Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 55.
Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• As voting approaches, The Almanac launches 2026 Election Center (almanacnews.com) — Menlo Park residents will soon get a chance to hear directly from City Council candidates at a live forum The Almanac is planning as part of its new 2026 Election Center. The site gathers local race coverage, voting resources, and, starting Oct. 5, a detailed Voter Guide with candidate profiles, finance reports, and side‑by‑side comparisons of positions.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
I think someone dumped this cat because it started appearing outside my door for a week. It's always trying to get in my house desperately. I let her in to use the bathroom and eat and she's usually on her way but today she came with this… (Nextdoor Central Menlo)
Hi Neighbors! I'm a poet and teacher and I've had an idea for a class that I'm very excited about offering. The biggest challenge is finding a place to hold it! I… (Nextdoor The Willows)
Coury Hospitality posted a job opening for Room Attendant Experience Curator in Palo Alto. Apply here.
Genesis AI posted a job opening for Foundation Models in San Carlos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Menlo Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Palo Alto
Palo Alto candidates debate retail, housing at Chamber forum (paloaltoonline.com)
'Melkam Enkutatash!' San José Welcomes the Ethiopian New Year (kqed.org)
Atherton
$1M over-asking still isn't bringing more homes to market on the Midpeninsula (almanacnews.com)
Longtime Leader Of Blommer Chocolate, Henry 'Hank' Blommer Jr. Dies At 94 (candyusa.com)
Gone to the dogs? Las Lomitas school board could tighten campus pet rules (almanacnews.com)
Redwood City
Robots Could Replace Workers, San Mateo County Wants Rules First (patch.com)
85-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Redwood City: Silver Alert (patch.com)
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