Menlo Park Blood Donor Center Will Reward Free Pro Soccer Tickets

The Stanford Blood Center is offering prize drawing for pro soccer matches.

Menlo Park Student Wins Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

Three San Mateo County students received awards worth $1,000-$10,000 that were sponsored by corporations or business organizations.

Menlo Park Power Restored

BREAKING: The outage was first reported at 10:17 a.m.

Meta Hit With Massive Fine By European Union

Apple was also fined. Both companies vowed to appeal.

Menlo Park And Atherton Residents Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from April 7 to April 13, 2025.

Mark Zuckerberg Called To Testify In Facebook Parent Meta's Antitrust Trial

The lawsuit was initially filed against Meta—then called Facebook — in 2020, during Mr. Trump's first term, before being amended in 2021.

What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You a Stronger Fundraiser

I’m raising $50,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. By Dwana Bain

Menlo Park Residents Among SMC Death Notices

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from March 31 to April 6, 2025.

Menlo Park Woman Listed Among SMC Death Notices: March 24 - 30

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from March 24 to March 30, 2025.

New Housing For Homeless Veterans Groundbreaking Held

The new development in Menlo Park will provide permanent housing and support services.

Menlo Park Man Listed Among SMC Death Notices: March 10 - 16

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from March 10 to March 16, 2025.

Sacred Heart Prep Girls Soccer Advances To Regional Championship Game

The third year could be a charm for the Gators after playoff losses in the last two seasons.

Construction Begins On Affordable Housing For Veterans

Of the 62 apartment units, 55 will be reserved for veteran households experiencing homelessness.

Menlo Park Woman Listed Among SMC Death Notices: Feb. 11 - 17

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Feb. 11 to Feb. 17, 2025.

134 Cited During SMC Traffic Operation

More than a dozen deputies and officers deployed Tuesday for saturation patrols focused on traffic safety.

Menlo Park Residents Listed Among SMC Death Notices: Feb. 4-10

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Feb. 4 to Feb. 10, 2025.

2 Peninsula Cafes Among Bay Area's Best New Spots

A pair of cafes that landed on the list feature creative cheesecakes and robust tea and coffee menus.

Stanford Offers Menlo Park Blood Donors Chance to Win Concert Tickets

Would you choose Coldplay or Shakira?

Meta Posts Sharply Higher Q4 Profit, Revenue

Meta's performance beat Wall Street's expectations.

Atherton Woman Listed Among SMC Death Notices: Jan. 21-27

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Jan. 21 to Jan. 27, 2025.

Arrest Made In String Of Bike Thefts In Menlo Park Area

A man was arrested this week in connection with a slew of bicycle thefts reported in the area in December.

Children's business fair - come join and show off your talent

All young kids! Come launch a business in your neighborhood

Menlo Park, Atherton Residents Among SMC Death Notices: Jan. 14-20

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Jan. 14 to Jan. 20, 2025.

Meta To Cut Thousands Of 'Low Performers': Reports

“I’ve decided to raise the bar on performance management and move out low performers faster," Zuckerberg wrote in a memo to employees.

Mark Zuckerberg Says Ending Fact-Checks Will Curb Censorship. Fact-Checkers Say He's Wrong.

"Too much harmless content gets censored some end up in 'Facebook jail,'" Meta Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan said.

Menlo Park Man Listed Among SMC Death Notices: Dec. 31-Jan. 6

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Dec. 31, 2024, to Jan. 6, 2025.

Meta Glasses Used By New Orleans Attacker To Scout The French Quarter

Just as cell phones has been weaponized to detonate IEDs, Meta glasses have been turned into a tool for terrorism.

Start 2025 With Quadrantids Meteors Over Menlo Park, Atherton

The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs — explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.

Menlo Park Man Among SMC Death Notices: Dec. 17-23

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, 2024.

Holiday Lights To Visit In Menlo Park

Check out these festive Christmas decorations.

Meta Donates $1 Million To Trump's Inaugural Fund

The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate.

Menlo Park To Suspend Overnight Parking Enforcement For Holidays

Parking officers will suspend enforcement of overnight residential parking rules beginning Friday, Dec. 20.

Bay Area Business Owner Says Meta Of Little Help In Resolving Hacking Issue

Hackers used her cards to take out thousands of dollars worth of ads, which appeared to be for janitorial and dental services in Vietnam.

Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Menlo Park, Atherton?

Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2024 holiday tour of lights.

'Light Up The Season' Returns To Menlo Park Friday

Holiday festivities will get underway Friday in downtown Menlo Park, capped off by the lighting of the big oak tree.

DUI Checkpoint Planned For Dec. 14 In Menlo Park

An evening DUI checkpoint will be in place in Menlo Park later this month to screen drivers for signs of intoxication.

Menlo Park Residents Listed Among SMC Death Notices: Nov. 26-Dec. 2

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Nov. 26 to Dec. 2, 2024.

Puddle Reflects Chinese Pistache Tree: Photo Of The Day

Judy Colwell took this lovely photo with double the autumnal beauty of a neighborhood tree.

Menlo Park Measure CC Leads On Election Night

A measure to raise the Menlo Park's tax rate on short-term lodging by 3.5 percent was well ahead in the polls on election night.

Atherton Woman Listed Among SMC Death Notices: Oct. 22-28

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from October 22 to October 28, 2024.