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🌱 Patch AM: Why East Palo Alto police are among few still accessing Menlo Park data
Also check out Diaper Drive on the East Palo Alto Patch calendar
Hey there, East Palo Alto! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
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!)
- 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 ★
- Diaper Drive →
SAN CARLOS ROTARY CLUB,
9:00 am
Friday August 28
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- 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 - 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 - 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
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 1
📣 East Palo Alto Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Friday August 28
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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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