Faces of Menlo

Joy and Eric Weintz are presenting a benefit for Americares at The Guild on November 19

Menlo Park residents Joy and Eric Weintz are presenting a benefit at The Guild Theatre on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, featuring The Wildcats to boost

by Linda Hubbard
on November 3, 2025

Senator Josh Becker launches emergency food drive as SNAP benefits face disruption

Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) announced on October 28th that his district office has launched an emergency food drive in response to the federal government

by Contributed Content
on October 28, 2025

Menlo Park resident Pete Briger Jr. acquires minority interest in San Francisco 49ers

Menlo Park resident Pete Briger Jr., along the Briger family, have acquired a non-controlling, minority interest in the San Francisco 49ers thought to be for

by Linda Hubbard
on October 23, 2025

Menlo Park Speaks Out highlights post card making at Rinconada Park Democracy Fair

Emails Mary Watson: "Menlo Park Speaks Out had a table at the Rinconada Park Democracy Fair held yesterday [10/18]. The theme of the fair was

by Linda Hubbard
on October 19, 2025

Spotted: Locals participating in No Kings Day Rally

Unlike the August rally, there were no locations in Atherton or Menlo Park today. Locals could choose between Redwood City and Palo Alto, which this

by Linda Hubbard
on October 18, 2025

Dr. Jo English: Serving local residents’ chiropractic needs for over 40 years

While not a native to the Bay Area, chiropractor Dr. Jo English has deep roots in Menlo Park.  "I am probably one of the longest

by Linda Hubbard
on October 16, 2025

Filmmaker Dorothy Fadiman recalls her encounter with Robert Redford

In 1978, Menlo Park resident and documentary filmmaker Dorothy Fadiman answered her phone and heard: "My boss [Robert Redford] would like to see your work.

by Linda Hubbard
on September 18, 2025

Jym Clendenin’s spirit will be present in this year’s Tour de Menlo

This year's Tour de Menlo, which takes place on Saturday, September 13, comes without the presence of one its most stalwart participants, Jym Clenendin, a

by Linda Hubbard
on September 9, 2025

Author Pamela Gullard has a new book of short stories — “Lake Crescent and Other Spirits”

We first met Menlo Park resident Pamela Gullard a decade ago when she wrote a book about Menlo College, where she teaches literature. She's also

by Linda Hubbard
on August 18, 2025

Jeff Schmitt reflects on new role on Menlo Park City Council

A five year resident of Menlo Park, City Council member Jeff Schmidt took office representing District 3 in January. Previously he was chair of the

by Linda Hubbard
on June 12, 2025