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10/19/2026

Election Day is just a few weeks away.

Now is a good time to double-check that you're registered to vote, confirm that your voter registration information is up to date, and make sure you know where your polling place or voting location is.

Our 2026 Election Center brings together the local election information you need, including election news, our Voter Guide, candidate forums and more.

Get informed and prepared for Election Day: https://www.almanacnews.com/election/

10/19/2026

Menlo Park looks to outside law firm to defend against high-rise developer’s lawsuit

The Menlo Park City Council voted to approve an outside law firm on Oct. 13 to assist the City Attorney’s Office in its legal dispute with the developers of a high-rise project at 80 Willow Road, on the former Sunset Magazine campus.

10/19/2026

Joint Venture survey shows optimism has ‘fizzled’ in Silicon Valley

The Silicon Valley dream is looking less convincing to Bay Area residents, according to a new poll from the think tank Joint Venture Silicon Valley.

10/17/2026

In a joint letter, Menlo Park Mayor Betsy Nash and Save Downtown Menlo proponent Alex Beltramo call for civility in the discourse surrounding Measure P.

In a joint letter, Menlo Park Mayor Betsy Nash and Save Downtown Menlo proponent Alex Beltramo call for civility in the discourse surrounding Measure P, a citizen initiative that would prevent the city from making significant changes to its downtown parking lots without voter approval.

10/17/2026

A 47-year-old San Mateo resident was shot in Menlo Park while getting out of his car to exchange information after a collision, Menlo Park police said Friday morning.

A 47-year-old San Mateo resident was shot in Menlo Park while getting out of his car to exchange information after a collision, Menlo Park police said Friday morning.

10/15/2026

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10/15/2026

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10/12/2026

AMC’s dark comedy-drama “The Audacity,” set in Silicon Valley, will film in the Woodside Town Center area on Friday, Oct. 16, from 7 a.m. to noon, according to a notice sent to residents.

AMC’s dark comedy-drama “The Audacity,” set in Silicon Valley, will film in the Woodside Town Center area on Friday, Oct. 16, from 7 a.m. to noon, according to a notice sent to residents.

10/06/2026

As you prepare to vote, our 2026 Election Center can help you stay informed with local election news, candidate and ballot-measure coverage, our Voter Guide and local candidate forums.

Visit the Election Center to follow the latest coverage throughout the 2026 election.

Explore the 2026 Election Center: https://www.almanacnews.com/election/

10/02/2026

Want to learn more about the candidates and local races that will appear on your ballot?

Our 2026 Election Center is your resource for election coverage, candidate information, local candidate forums and our Election Guide.

Take some time to learn about the races and issues affecting your community before Election Day.

Explore our 2026 Election Center: https://www.almanacnews.com/election/