🌱 Patch AM: What Menlo Park parents should know about new school-year safety rules

Morning Menlo Park! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Menlo Park parents should know about new school-year safety rules
• How could Redwood City's ALPR scandal reshape Menlo Park's camera policies?
• See everything InMenlo tracks about daily life in Menlo Park

Also on today's calendar: Diaper Drive and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• School's in! Safety tips for parents, students and drivers to keep in mind (inmenlo.com) — Menlo Park families are getting fresh reminders on how to keep kids safe as the new school year starts, including the city's Safe Routes to School program and walk-and-roll maps. Local school districts are also banning higher-powered e-bikes and similar devices from campuses, while police may increase their presence around schools to help manage traffic and protect students.
   

• Redwood City Police admit to improper street camera data sharing (almanacnews.com) — Redwood City police disclosed nearly 100 improper searches of license plate reader data and are now rethinking their contract with vendor Flock Safety, amid community concern over privacy and oversight. Menlo Park is among several Bay Area cities whose agencies also found unauthorized ALPR searches, so any new safeguards or regional standards could influence how local police here use this technology going forward.
   

• Instagram Archives (inmenlo.com) — If you follow local life through InMenlo, this Instagram archive page shows just how much coverage centers on Menlo Park, from city government and schools to neighborhood history, pets, and seasonal events. It's essentially a directory of topics that shape daily life in and around Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley, and Woodside.
   

📸 Around Menlo Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Menlo Park

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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

Friday August 28
• External Event: Flamingo Chick Storytime
  Downtown Branch Library 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  2:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• STC @ Menlo Tavern →
  Menlo Tavern, 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Family Storytime
  Children's Library 1276 Harriet Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  10:30 am
• LEGO Tuesdays!
  Downtown Branch Library 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• PVI Luau →
  800 Middle Ave, Menlo Park
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Chamber Ambassador Committee Meeting
  Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 355 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  8:30 am
• Line Dancing with Sandy and Kent
  Downtown Branch Library 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  3:30 pm
• Back To School Night
  Palo Alto High Palo Alto, CA 94301
  5:00 pm
• Encinal Back to School Night
  Menlo Park City Elementary Atherton, CA 94027
  5:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• Jaeger & Reid | Indie Folk Duo →
  Dala's Nest House Concerts, 371 O' Connor St, Menlo Park
  3:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Baby Bounce Storytime
  Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
  10:30 am
• Spark60: Why the Best Sellers Don't Act Like Salespeople with Col
  Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
  11:00 am
• Atherton Library Yoga at Holbrook-Palmer Park
  East Palo Alto Library 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
  11:30 am
• EY Next Steps - All about EY
  Santa Clara University Virtual
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi, I'm looking for an experienced and responsible landscaper who can help with the improvement of our front yard and backyard.
  We are looking for someone with experience in designing modern landscapes at a reasonable price. Please reach out with your portfolio and pricing. … (Nextdoor Belle Haven)

• i9 Sports posted a job opening for Flag Football Sport Coordinator in Menlo Park. Apply here.
• Radiate Hotels posted a job opening for Night Auditor (Part-Time) in Menlo Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Menlo Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Palo Alto

• Simiz Kai Lelei brings Tongan and Samoan flavors to East Palo Alto and beyond (paloaltoonline.com)
• Michael Mashack announces run for East Palo Alto council (paloaltoonline.com)
• City watchdog Gail Wilkerson runs for East Palo Alto council (paloaltoonline.com)

Atherton

• Newly appointed Atherton Council member says she's ready to listen, learn (almanacnews.com)

San Mateo

• New One-Stop Hub For Benefits, Family Services Opening In San Mateo (patch.com)
• Fake IDs, ID Printer And Boxes Of New iPhones Found In SMC U-Haul: Police (patch.com)

Ok Menlo Park! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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