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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. New updates on 80 Willow Road development project in Menlo Park (inmenlo.com) — Menlo Park's City Council has rejected state-directed approval of the massive 80 Willow Road project, arguing the Attorney General misapplied housing law and would worsen local infrastructure, emergency response, and the jobs‑housing imbalance. Officials also revealed a potential new buyer interested in reusing the historic campus with minimal changes, which could reshape the site's future and any impacts on nearby neighborhoods.
2. Two killed after minivan hits six vehicles in East Palo Alto (rwcpulse.com) — A Menlo Park resident, 69-year-old Bobby McGee, was one of two people killed Tuesday morning when a minivan struck six vehicles at East Palo Alto's Bay Road and University Avenue intersection. Several others were injured, and investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has video or information to contact the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
3. Yelp's best new restaurants of 2026 revealed —and two NYC hotspots made the top 10 (nypost.com) — A new Indian restaurant called Eylan in Menlo Park has landed at No. 4 on Yelp's 2026 list of best new restaurants in the country, praised for its live-fire grill, inventive chaat, and cocktails. The family-style, prix-fixe spot is drawing attention for lighter, more balanced takes on Indian flavors and a stylish atmosphere, putting Menlo Park firmly on the national dining map.
4. The Bay Area may be the world's hottest wealth market. Banks are racing to cash in (sfchronicle.com) — Citibank is planning a new branch in Menlo Park next year as banks race to serve the Bay Area's booming AI-driven wealth, even while overall finance jobs decline. The story also notes that some high-paying venture and private equity roles are shifting from Menlo Park's Sand Hill Road into downtown San Francisco, reflecting how tech and finance are reshaping local opportunities.
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