Spotted

Spotted: 5th graders “clapping out” at Menlo Park schools

The 5th Grade Clap Out is a longstanding end-of-year tradition at elementary schools in the Menlo Park City School District (MPCSD). This milestone celebration bids

by Linda Hubbard
on June 12, 2026

Spotted: Fun at annual Nativity Carnival

The calendar may indicate that summer is a couple of weeks away, but locals know that it's unofficial launch is the annual carnival — now

by Linda Hubbard
on June 8, 2026

Spotted: Fluttering dragonfly in Sharon Heights

We spotted this photo of a dragonfly online and reached out to the photographer, John Romano. He replied: "I live in Sharon Heights, and I

by Linda Hubbard
on June 5, 2026

Spotted: Second grade marketplace at Laurel School

On Wednesday, (6/3) Laurel Lower Campus' plaza opened a one-day market, showcasing student-designed and made goods in the annual 2nd Grade Marketplace. Kindergarten, first, and

by Parke Treadway
on June 4, 2026

Spotted: Students riding bikes safely to school

Emailed Michelle Hostrup Fong: "Laurel School Safe Routes Leader, Meredith Bergin Bailey, rewarded student bike-riders for safe riding on their way to school on this

by Contributed Content
on May 28, 2026

Spotted: Burst of pink flowers brightens a May day

Atherton resident Laura Daschbach Pitchford spotted these pretty pink roses on a morning walk.

by Linda Hubbard
on May 20, 2026

Spotted: Activities at the Portola Valley Horse Fair

The Portola Valley Horse Fair took place on Saturday, May 16. Resident Nancy Lund was on hand to snap some photographs of the activities.

by Linda Hubbard
on May 17, 2026

Spotted: Chalk work to get out the vote

This is just one photo of the many people who had gathered at the plaza by Kepler’s making signs in chalk urging people to vote,

by Linda Hubbard
on May 15, 2026

Spotted: Pretty blooms while hiking Windy Hill

InMenlo contributing photographer Frances Freyberg captured these spring blooms while hiking Windy Hill over the weekend. We think they're sure to brighten any day! Photos

by Linda Hubbard
on May 11, 2026

Spotted: Sky high gas prices at Chevron station in Menlo Park

A number of readers have alerted us to the hefty price of gas at the Chevron station on the Alameda across from the Dutch Goose.

by Linda Hubbard
on May 9, 2026