🌱 Patch AM: Will Menlo Park’s downtown plaza give way to cars again?

And on the Menlo Park Patch calendar - An Evening With CMH Heli-Skiing

🌱 Patch AM: Train fatality shuts Ravenswood crossing and disrupts Menlo Park commutes

Also, don’t miss An Evening With CMH Heli-Skiing on the Menlo Park Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Meet the secret “Tree Fairy” behind West Menlo’s ever-changing holiday tree

Also check out An Evening With CMH Heli-Skiing on the Menlo Park Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Online Native Plant Sale and 10 more events

Happening soon: Jon Else with Scott D. Sagan on the Menlo Park Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Menlo Park’s Molly Duda is faring in national eventing rankings

Coming up: Bay Area Connect Conference on the Menlo Park Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: ADU Fair and 10 more events

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🌱 Patch AM: Why Menlo Park’s revamped Flood Park playground is still fenced off

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Rep. Sam Liccardo Calls For Federal Probe Into Russian-Owned Development In SMC

Liccardo said a probe is necessary given the amount of tech and AI centers in the region.

CHP To Target Drivers Speeding Along Winding Roads In La Honda: Report

Neighbors say people have been treating the winding roads like a racetrack, according to a CBS News report.

Officials To Exterminate Ground Squirrel Overpopulation At SMC County Park

Ground squirrels differ in that they burrow underground rather than inhabit trees, officials said.

Meta's 'Pervert Glasses' Under Scrutiny Amid Privacy Fears: Report

An app to alert people about smart glasses nearby was released in February and has about 110,000 Android downloads, the LA Times reported.

Menlo Park Fire Crews Scoop Dog Missing Since July 4 Out From SF Bay

"The cat in the tree had the day off," police said. "Instead, Menlo Park Fire responded to: 'One tiny dog.'"

2 Menlo Park Residents Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from June 22 to June 28, 2026.

Police Chase Ends In Bay Area Bridge Crash, Snarling Traffic For Miles: Report

A pursuit that began after a suspect fled from officers spilled onto the bridge, where a police vehicle collided with another car.

Meta Slashes 8,000 Jobs, Or 10% Of Its Workforce, As Microsoft Offers Buyouts

The company said it was making the cuts for the sake of efficiency and to allow new investments in parts of its businesS.

2 Menlo Park Residents Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from January 26 to February 1, 2026.

2 Menlo Park Residents Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from January 19 to January 25, 2026.

Garage Door Longevity 101 in San Francisco to San Jose, and How it Differs From City to City

Learn how Bay Area weather affects garage door longevity from SF to San Jose. Get maintenance tips for humid coastal climates.

3 Menlo Park Residents Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from December 22 to December 28, 2025.

Women’s Health in the Bay Area: Bridging the Gap Between Wellness and Medicine

How holistic, science-based care is helping Bay Area women navigate menopause, aging, and long-term wellness.

“First-of-Its-Kind Hanukkah Celebration Sends Powerful Message in Menlo Park, CA”

Chanukah celebration in Menlo Park brings Jewish community together

Man Shoots Himself Near 3 SMC Schools, Church

Two schools and a church locked down after reports of a nearby armed man, who was later found dead in a car with a handgun on his chest.

Troop 206 and Suburban Park Neighbors Team Up to Fight Hunger

Local Scouts and neighbors join forces to support families facing food insecurity in East Palo Alto.

Radiant Women’s Health Celebrates Successful Launch of Menlo Park Clinic

Radiant Women’s Health opened its Menlo Park clinic, offering personalized, science-based menopause and midlife care for Bay Area women.

Win Warriors Tickets By Donating Blood In San Mateo County

Locals can donate blood at centers to enter to win tickets to the Warriors Christmas Day game.

DA Charges 3 SMC Suspects Who Tried To Meet Minor For Sex

Police said they used social media to uncover individuals seeking sex with minors.

Officer Killed In The Line Of Duty Remembered In Menlo Park

Only one officer has ever been killed in the line of duty in this town.

3 People Arranged Sex With Minors, Officers Nabbed Them In Menlo Park: Police

A multi-day sting operation thwarted the Bay Area residents who sought out minors for sex.

DUI Checkpoint Time And Place Announced For Menlo Park

Police said they will be conducting an upcoming DUI checkpoint and have just announced when and where.

Possible School Shooting Prevented In Bay Area Thanks To Tip Line, Nonprofit Says

A student reported the threat to the Say Something anonymous reporting line, leading to a campus lockdown at a Bay Area school on Sept. 10.

Facebook's $725M Payout To Users Begins: Are You Getting Money?

Facebook users have begun to receive their share of a $725 million settlement.

Street Construction To Delay Traffic In Menlo Park

The City's contractor will be installing new speed humps and tables along the busy street.

Stolen Car Tracked By Cameras, Leads To Recovery In Menlo Park: Police

Automatic license plate reading cameras tracked the car heading into the city, police said.

Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit: Police

Anthony Ramos Santos was detained with the help of community members who pointed officers in his direction, police said.

2 Menlo Park Residents Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from August 18 to August 24, 2025.

Construction Burglar Nabbed In Menlo Park, $5k In Stolen Tools Recovered: Police

Police said a community tip ultimately led to an arrest, but one suspect remains at large.

Family Of Beloved Coach Killed In Garbage Truck Crash Sues In San Mateo County

On May 7, a garbage truck collided with the popular elementary school teacher while he rode his bicycle in Menlo Park, police said.

New Park, Pickleball Courts Open In Menlo Park

On top of pickleball courts, the park has a variety of other sports venues for locals to enjoy.

Michelin Chefs Opening Restaurant In Menlo Park

The successful chefs behind Maum and Bao Bei will open a new eatery where upscale meets casual dining.

Menlo Park Plan To Use Parking Lots For Housing Plan Stirs Debate Among Residents

The city has a plan to turn three city-owned parking lots downtown into developments with hundreds of units of affordable housing by 2031.