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Celebrating the Almanac on the occasion of its 60th anniversary

The Almanac is celebrating its 60th anniversary and recently posted about its history on the MidPeninsula. We took the opportunity to reach out to some

by Linda Hubbard
on August 11, 2026

Midpen Open Space awarded nearly $2 million to advance wildfire resilience, wildlife habitat improvements and regional trails

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) has secured nearly $2 million in three newly awarded grants. These funds will support projects in Midpen preserves

by Contributed Content
on July 28, 2026

Fourth Fridays brings music and people to downtown Menlo Park

The first Fourth Fridays event sponsored by Downtown Menlo Fund was held last night (July 24) in Menlo Park. Here are a couple of photos

by Linda Hubbard
on July 25, 2026

Spotted: Assemblymember Marc Berman hosting community food drive

Last week, Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) hosted a community food drive to collect food items for families in need during the summer months. Assemblymember

by Contributed Content
on July 25, 2026

Filoli’s Art Walk returns on July 25 & 26

Filoli’s Art Walk returns this year on July 25 and 26. New at Art Walk is the children’s art area where young creators can dive

by Contributed Content
on July 24, 2026

Get Ready Atherton is hosting neighborhood meetings this summer

This summer, Get Ready Atherton is hosting casual neighborhood gatherings at Emergency Assembly Points (EAPs) throughout town. Meet your neighbors, enjoy a snack, and learn

by Contributed Content
on July 24, 2026

Menlo Park resident Scott Paterson is a man of many talents

Glance online for what Menlo Park resident Scott Paterson has — and is — accomplishing and the natural reaction is "really?". But yes, the breadth

by Linda Hubbard
on July 22, 2026

Fourth Fridays kicks off on July 24 — presented by Downtown Menlo Fund

Fourth Fridays is Downtown Menlo Fund's answer to a simple question: What would bring people out and help them love downtown? Once a month, Santa Cruz

by Linda Hubbard
on July 20, 2026

Tickets now available for NCEFT’s Polo Charity Classic in August

The NCEFT's Polo Charity Classic is a fun-filled afternoon featuring two polo matches, a silent auction, Fund-A-Need, catered luncheon, an open bar, divot stomp, fabulous

by Contributed Content
on July 17, 2026

Tara Chklovski of Technovation reflects on rocket launch

Editor's note: We profiled Menlo Park resident Tara Chklovski in advance of her launching a rocket. Here are her thoughts post launch. It was two

by Contributed Content
on July 12, 2026