🌱 Patch AM: Why East Palo Alto police are among few still accessing Menlo Park data

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In today's newsletter:

• Why East Palo Alto police are among few still accessing Menlo Park data

Also on today's calendar: Diaper Drive and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
• Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 73, low: 58.
• Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Menlo Park overhauls license plate reader sharing after discovering more improper searches (paloaltoonline.com) — Menlo Park police have tightened rules on sharing license plate reader data after discovering improper searches, now requiring stricter agreements and audits from partner agencies. East Palo Alto's Police Department is one of only five agencies still granted access, meaning local officers can continue using Menlo Park's system under the new safeguards while broader Bay Area privacy concerns grow.
   

📸 Around East Palo Alto

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Palo Alto

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• Diaper Drive →
  SAN CARLOS ROTARY CLUB,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• Meditation with Sara
  Palo Alto City Library 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  10:15 am
• Chill Out with Mindfulness Meditation
  Mitchell Park Library 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  11:00 am
• Mindfulness Meditation
  Mitchell Park Library 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  1:00 pm
• STEAM Lab Saturday: Build a Popsicle Tower!
  Mitchell Park Library 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  3:30 pm
Sunday August 30
• Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
  Palo Alto City Library 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  10:00 am
• Photography Meetup
  Mitchell Park Library 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Vintage Media Lab
  Palo Alto City Library 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  10:00 am
• Drop in Tech Help
  Palo Alto City Library 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  10:00 am

📣 East Palo Alto Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Assessments and Quizzes in Camino (Virtual)
  Santa Clara University Remote via Zoom
  10:30 am
• Timesheet Due Date
  Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
  12:00 pm
• External Event: Flamingo Chick Storytime
  Downtown Branch Library 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  2:00 pm
• LEGO Fridays!
  College Terrace Library 2300 Wellesley Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
  4:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Menlo Park

• Menlo Park pays tribute to Dolly Parton, including one from M-A alum Stevie Nicks (inmenlo.com)
• Schapelhouman Fire Museum open for visitors August 29 (inmenlo.com)
• Instagram Archives (inmenlo.com)

Stanford

• Eric Wang '26 wins international classical guitar competition (stanforddaily.com)
• Early 49ers 2027 Mock Draft Reveals What Their Biggest Priority Should Be (theolympian.com)

Fremont

• Colors At Lake Elizabeth: Fremont Photo Of The Day (patch.com)
• Police Release Sketch Of 'Person Of Interest' In Sexual Assault At Fremont Hotel (patch.com)

Ok East Palo Alto! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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