Traffic Advisory: Light on El Camino Real Being Repaired

Menlo Park Police said drivers should expect delays.

Commuter Advisory: Caltrains Delayed

Train in Menlo Park at fault.

Russia Wants Facebook To Expand Abroad

Mark Zuckerberg in Moscow.

They'll Be Working On the Railroad...

Work on Caltrain corridor starts this weekend.

PHOTOS: Space Shuttle Endeavour Thrills the Crowd

Patch photographer Stuart Nafey documented the once-in-a-lifetime flight over the Golden Gate Bridge.

Traffic Advisory: Highway 101 Gridlocked

California Highway Patrol suggests taking alternate route.

Caltrain Back on Schedule

Transportation authorities signalled problems earlier.

Saturday is The First Day of Autumn — Get Out There!

Take advantage of our area's 46,500 acres of open space this weekend and beyond.

Caltrains Delayed

Commuters advised to ping people who are waiting for them.

Kids Ask People to Vote For Their Mom

Grace and Elliot passed out campaign literature near Hillview Middle School.

Menlo Park Patch Announces Expansion

We are excited to announce that Menlo Park Patch will soon be Menlo-Atherton Patch, serving both the Menlo Park and Atherton communities.

East Palo Alto Celebrates Slain Activist's Legacy

A successful reentry program that helps parolees transition back into their communities held a celebration today honoring slain East Palo Alto activist Dave Lewis.

Bird Behavior Indicates Impending Human Demise

From habitat destruction to reproductive failure, the hazards wrought on birds by climate change predict the fate of the entire Bay Area ecosystem

Commuters Advised To Take Alternate Route

Major thoroughfare in Menlo Park is congested.

UPDATE: Sighting Reported of Yacht With Kidnapped Children

UPDATE: Sighting Reported of Yacht With Kidnapped Children

Kenya Help Co Founder Shares Images From New Parish

Here are a few more pics that Margo took when she visited Kositei, Father Kiriti's new parish.

Stanford University Names New Trustee

The stanford alum was elected to a five-year term.

Biologists Trapping Deer on 280 This Weekend

Study being done to track deer movement.

Downtown Fish Move West

You asked; Menlo Park Patch answered.

Help Menlo Park Patch Reach 1,000 'Likes'

Menlo Park Patch could really use your help in our quest to reach 1,000 Facebook fans (before Palo Alto does)! We are currently at 469.

Poll: Is Your Kid a Talker or a Texter?

Despite the rise of digital communication, a new study shows talking still beats out texting as the preferred mode of social networking among teens.

Caltrain Employees Collecting Change for Suicide Prevention

16 people died on Caltrain tracks in 2011. Eleven of those deaths were determined to be suicides.

Are You Missing Out on the Facebook Conversation?

Don't miss out on a minute of local news and discussion. Follow Menlo Park Patch on Facebook.

Steel Drums Bump at Marsh Manor

Live music playing on the patio Thursday night.

County Offers Free STD Kits

Initiative designed to encourage self-screening.

PHOTOS: Ringwood Bridge Demolished

The Peninsula Bike Party shared these photos of the bridge going down.

City Proclaims Mosquitos Suck

Adds eight more days to April

Come Blog for Menlo Park Patch

Passionate about issues in Menlo Park? You're perfect.

What Vet do You Trust for Your Pet?

Having a pet is similar to having a child. It takes time to find the right person to care for your dog or cat, especially when they fall ill.

Biologists, Volunteers Release Endangered Butterflies at Edgewood Park

The checkerspot butterfly, which is a federally listed endangered species, numbered around 4,500 adults in the Edgewood area in 1997.

How Healthy Are We in San Mateo County?

New information gives county-by-county rundowns of who's healthy, and who's not, and breaks down the data.

Menlo Park Man Named ‘Young Global Leader’

Greg McKeown joins the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and the British Prime Minister on the World Economic Forum’s list of ‘Young Global Leaders,’ whose mission is to think outside the box to uniquely solve challenges of the global economy.

Proposal to Create a Natural Carbon Sink at Bedwell Park Moves Forward

City intends to meet with Friends of Bedwell Bayfront Park next month to begin discussion of a specific plan.

Computer Glitch Causes Caltrain Delays of Up to 30 Minutes

Though the problem has been fixed, spokespersons say all trains are behind schedule.

Update: PayPal Executive Killed by Caltrain in Menlo Park

The San Mateo County Coroner's office has identified the victim of Friday's incident.

Open Space District Launches Photo Contest

Have you put your digital camera to use in local parks?

Best of Winner: Cedro Ristorante Italiano

The Menlo Park restaurant won 41 percent of the vote in the Patch "Best of" Italian restaurants contest.