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Spotted: Menlo Speaks Out protesting ICE activity

Emails Mary Watson of Menlo Speaks Out:  "The ICE activity around the country — particularly the killings in Minneapolis — has really turned up the

by Linda Hubbard
on January 26, 2026

Through her company Carbon Cutout, Nicole Angiel invites you to enjoy a healthier new year

Menlo Park resident Nicole Angiel is passionate, she says, "about health, climate, food and making good choices." Her advice for the New Year: "Eat more

by Linda Hubbard
on December 29, 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

$25 Million gift from Carol and Ned Spieker to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford

Carol and Ned Spieker have made a $25 million gift to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford to advance the transformation of the hospital’s West Building,

by Contributed Content
on October 24, 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

Save Downtown Menlo submits signatures in support of initiative relating to downtown parking lot development

On Friday, October 10, the Save Downtown Menlo group submitted over 3,440 signatures — well over the required 3,000 — in support of its citizens’

by Contributed Content
on October 11, 2025

Menlo Park turns out for 17 x 17k Labor Day event

The 17 x 17k Labor Day event that stretched 17 miles along El Camino Real between Redwood City and Santa Clara, came right through Menlo

by Linda Hubbard
on September 1, 2025

17 x 17k Labor Day Rally will pass through Atherton and Menlo Park

Building on the foundation of the 7 x 7k rally on June 14, the 17 x 17k Labor Day event on September 1st will stretch

by Linda Hubbard
on August 27, 2025

Opinion: Climate change should be a priority for Menlo Park

On Saturday, March 22, Menlo Park held its annual priority setting meeting. In an online survey preceding the meeting, respondents were asked if climate action

by John McKenna
on April 9, 2025