🌱 How much did Atherton’s property values rise on this year’s tax roll?
Atherton, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Atherton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much did Atherton’s property values rise on this year’s tax roll?
- Atherton’s own Oliver Marcin headed to Princeton water polo
Also on today's calendar: CCF Neighborhood Flea Market Saturday July 18th! and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Not as hot, becoming breezy, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• San Mateo County releases Property Assessment Roll for 2026-27 fiscal year (inmenlo.com) — Atherton’s assessed property values jumped 6.71% this year, adding about $1.17 billion to the tax roll and putting the town among San Mateo County’s top cities for both percentage and dollar growth. The countywide roll hit a record $357.6 billion, reflecting continued economic strength despite higher interest rates and housing challenges. 
• Princeton Men's Water Polo Releases Class of 2030 (goprincetontigers.com) — An Atherton-based standout, Sacred Heart Prep water polo star Oliver Marcin, is joining Princeton’s incoming men’s water polo class of 2030 after a decorated high school career. The announcement highlights his multiple All-American honors, CCS MVP awards, and strong academic record, alongside brief bios of three other recruits from California, Romania, and Hungary.
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CCF Neighborhood Flea Market Saturday July 18th! →
Celebration Fellowship, 796 Fifth Ave, Redwood City
8:00 am
Saturday July 18
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Other local events
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Atherton's Sounds of Summer 2026 →
Holbrook Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton
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Concert Program IV: The Unfolding of Music →
Spieker Center for the Arts, 50 Valparaiso Ave, Atherton
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Pria Anand with Shaili Jain and Tanya Maria... →
Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center, 555 Middlefield Rd, Atherton
7:00 pm -
Atherton's National Night Out →
Holbrook Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton
6:00 pm
Thursday July 16
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
Tuesday August 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Live Author Talk: Custodians of Wonder with Elliot Stein
Santa Clara University Virtual
9:30 am -
Sewing Hangout
Belmont Library 1110 Alameda, Belmont, CA 94002
10:00 am -
Tech Tutor Drop-In
San Carlos Library 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
10:00 am -
Free In-Person English Class | Clase de inglés en persona gratuita
East Palo Alto Library 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
10:30 am -
Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
East Palo Alto Library 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
10:30 am -
Little Ones Storytime
Children's Library 1276 Harriet Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
10:30 am -
Dive Into Play: Fingerpainting
Portola Valley Library 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028
11:00 am -
Navigating Worry & Upset in Uncertain Times
Santa Clara University Via Zoom
12:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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We're planning a project that includes: Front/backyard pavers 3-foot-tall masonry wall(pavers) around property Seating wall We're looking for a… (Nextdoor West Atherton)
- Menlo Park City Elementary posted a job opening for Library Media Specialist, .5 FTE in Atherton. Apply here.
- SBM Management posted a job opening for On Call Custodian in Menlo Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Atherton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Menlo Park
- Menlo Park City Council to consider parking at Nealon Park and Blake Street (inmenlo.com)
- Caltrain's $1 youth fare fuels surge in ridership (almanacnews.com)
- Buyers of Seahawks made billions of dollars in Bay Area tech (seattletimes.com)
Redwood City
- Early Access homes for Sale in Redwood City, CA (redfin.com)
- ‘RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' viewing parties bring new energy to The Hub in Redwood City (rwcpulse.com)
East Palo Alto
- 3 East Palo Alto Residents Among SMC Death Notices (patch.com)
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