Faces of Menlo

Fit Kids marks 15 years of helping children stay active and healthy

Looking back at when Fit Kids began 15 years ago, founder Ashley Hunter sums up her motivation succinctly: "I was passionate that all kids had

by Linda Hubbard
on June 25, 2026

Menlo Park resident plans to launch rocket as part of fundraising effort

A local nonprofit CEO is preparing to launch a 12-foot homemade rocket in Northern Nevada's Black Rock Desert on June 20 as part of a

by Contributed Content
on June 17, 2026

Meet Audrey — sister, princess, stem cell transplant recipient

Audrey is a joyful 6-year-old who loves princesses, playing dress-up, and cuddling with animals. But Audrey’s path to childhood has not been easy. For nearly

by Contributed Content
on June 9, 2026

Lisa Rosenberg pens a new book of poems, “Weeds and Stars”

We reached out to local poet Lisa Rosenberg about her new book, Weeds and Stars, and here is her reply: "Nearly all of Weeds and

by Linda Hubbard
on May 29, 2026

Nick Szegda selected as new Library and Community Services director

Nick Szegda has been selected as the new Library and Community Services director, bringing 33+ years of experience within the City of Menlo Park. He

by Contributed Content
on April 29, 2026

Mark Setzen is part of team planning Soccer Legacy Gala featuring a reunion of the 1994 team

Menlo Park resident Mark Setzen was part of the 1994 Bay Area Legacy Task Force, a group formed to cement the legacy of the 1994

by Linda Hubbard
on April 1, 2026

Menlo Park resident Scott James Scherer passes away at age 56

A deeply devoted father, husband, brother, son, and friend to many — whose expertise in and passion for the outdoors spanned his entire life —

by Contributed Content
on March 27, 2026

Here’s a story to brighten your day, told by Dorothy Fadiman

We received this email from Menlo Park resident — and documentary filmmaker — Dorothy Fadiman, (pictured) who we've profiled a number of times over the

by Linda Hubbard
on February 11, 2026

DROP privacy law is proving popular with Californians — what you need to know

State Senator Josh Becker (D–Menlo Park) recently announced that California’s Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) — the strongest consumer privacy law in the nation

by Contributed Content
on January 21, 2026

Poetry Showcase featuring Menlo Park residents set for January 24

A Poetry Showcase, featuring Lee Rossi along with Menlo Park residents — husband and wife Charlotte Muse and Patrick Daly (pictured) — will take place

by Linda Hubbard
on January 20, 2026