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10/10/2025

Menlo Park residents submit signatures for downtown parking lot measure

Menlo Park residents have submitted enough signatures to force a citywide vote on an ordinance that would require voter approval before Menlo Park could build housing on its downtown parking lots. On Oct. 10, Save Downtown Menlo submitted 3,440 signatures, around 60% more than required to force the...

10/09/2025

A project to build a children’s nature space near the Atherton Library has been delayed after the town rejected all bids it received because they exceeded the project’s budget.

A project to build a children’s nature space near the Atherton Library has been delayed after the town rejected all bids it received because they exceeded the project’s budget.

10/09/2025

Menlo College launched a new Latino Leadership Program aimed at developing culturally competent leaders who can strengthen democratic institutions and contribute to the civic health of their communities.

Menlo College launched a new Latino Leadership Program aimed at developing culturally competent leaders who can strengthen democratic institutions and contribute to the civic health of their communities. The initiative, announced on Sept. 18 during National Hispanic Heritage Month (which runs from S...

10/04/2025

THANK YOU to all our 41st Annual Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run runners, walkers, and participants. Moonlight Run 2025 was a resounding success with over 1800 runners & walkers participating in the races! You should all be proud of your accomplishments! We truly could not have done it without you. Hope to see you again next year at the Baylands!

10/03/2025

TONIGHT is the night! Join the community at the 41st Annual Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk. Thank you to everyone who has registered for a race! You can still register in person, tonight, the night of the event with credit card or Apple Pay, but NO CASH will be accepted! Otherwise, come to cheer on the racers, meet local vendors, and munch on delish treats. Hope to see you there! https://bit.ly/3XV8rkZ

10/01/2025

The 41st Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk is happening IN 3 DAYS! Everyone who registers before October 2nd (TOMORROW!) will get a 2025 Moonlight Run t-shirt. It's fast. It's easy. It's hassle-free. Don’t worry, you can still sign up in person on race day if you miss out. Heads up: we’re going cashless on-site, so make sure to bring your cards or digital payments. See you there! Register here today: https://bit.ly/3XV8rkZ

09/29/2025

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09/26/2025

We are ONE WEEK away from the 41st Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk! Join us under the full moon at the Palo Alto Baylands for this event supporting our community. Follow this link for more information: https://bit.ly/3XV8rkZ

09/26/2025

Crime data contradicts police's burglary spike claim

Recently, the Atherton Police Department alerted residents to a rise in burglaries, but public crime data indicates there are actually fewer such reports than in past years.

09/26/2025

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09/25/2025

Teen hospitalized after e-bike collision in Menlo Park

A Menlo-Atherton High School student was hospitalized with moderate, non-life-threatening injuries after colliding with a car while riding an electric bicycle Thursday morning. The crash occurred around 8:30 a.m. at Crane Street and Valparaiso Avenue, according to the Menlo Park Police Department. T...

09/24/2025

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