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Spotted: Local search and rescue team deployed in Washington

California Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force 3 (CA-TF3), sponsored by the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, deployed a team of first responders to

by Harold Schapelhouman
on December 16, 2025

Spotted: Pretty morning on Valpo Hill

Menlo Park resident Robin Tobias emailed this shadowy photo of trees taken on Valpo Hill during her morning dog walk. Mornings have been crisp! Photo

by Linda Hubbard
on December 9, 2025

Spotted: Scouting America Troop 109 planting Red Ruby Horsechestnut trees

On Thursday afternoon, Dec. 4,  local Scouting America Troop 109 joined the MenloPark Public Works Tree Team and a few members of the Police Department

by Contributed Content
on December 8, 2025

Spotted: Colorful costumes and church interior at Christmas Festival

The Nativity of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church in Menlo Park held its annual Christmas Festival yesterday (Dec. 6). Among the sights, were women in

by Linda Hubbard
on December 7, 2025

Spotted: Sacred Heart K-5 students tree lighting and singalong

In a Facebook post, Sacred Heart School writes: There’s nothing quite like gathering under the twinkling lights as our K–5 students bring the Christmas season

by Contributed Content
on December 6, 2025

Spotted: New holiday tree near Bistro Vida

While folks visiting downtown will need to wait for the annual holiday tree lighting at Fremont Park on Friday the 5th, Ali El Safy is

by Linda Hubbard
on December 4, 2025

Spotted: Pretty Fall leaves on a morning walk

Emails Robin Tobias: "We may not have East Coast foliage — but look what we've got!" Photos by Robin Tobias (c) 2025

by Linda Hubbard
on December 1, 2025

Spotted: Turkey feeding frenzy on the Dish

This photo was taken five years ago almost to the day while I was jogging (oh those days!) the Dish before Thanksgiving. Guess better to

by Linda Hubbard
on November 26, 2025

Spotted: Pretty reflection at the pond in Sharon Park

Menlo Park resident Robin Tobias spotted this pretty reflection at the pond in Sharon Park on her morning dog walk. Photo by Robin Tobias (c)

by Linda Hubbard
on November 22, 2025

Spotted: New mural at Hillview Middle School

If you’ve driven by Hillview Middle School recently, you may have noticed a colorful new addition to the campus — and to our community’s visual

by Julie Hartstein
on November 16, 2025