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San Mateo County releases Property Assessment Roll for 2026-27 fiscal year
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (136+ words) San Mateo County Assessor Mark Church announced that the County’s Property Assessment Roll climbed to a new record of more than $357.6 billion in assessed value for the 2026-27 fiscal year, representing growth of $16.6 billion, or 4.85%, over the prior year. The top…...
Poetry Night at Menlo Park Library is set for July 13
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (97+ words) On Monday, July 13, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:15 pm, come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) for Poetry Night. Whether you’re sharing your original work, or a favorite piece by another poet — or you’d just like to sit and listen — enjoy some…...
The Other Side of the Creek: Stanford’s Red Barn and the Experiment of June 1878
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (627+ words) Editor’s note: “The Other Side of the Creek” is a series designed to capture the life and spirit just beyond San Francisquito Creek — the shared landmark separating Menlo Park from the communities to the south. And we think this one…...
Dennis Johnson & The Revelators headline Portola Valley Summer Concert on July 9
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (115+ words) InMenlo Dennis Johnson & The Revelators headline Portola Valley Summer Concert on July 9 On Thursday, July 9, from 5:30 – 8:00 pm, Dennis Johnson and The Revelators deliver a high-octane live show packed with dancing grooves, foot-stomping rhythms, and searing solos at the Portola Town…...
Boys of Summer — an Eagles tribute band — kicks off summer concerts on July 8
1+ week, 1+ day ago (160+ words) On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, come to Fremont Park in Menlo Park for the first summer concert of the season featuring the Boys of Summer Eagles Band. The Band, which hails from Southern California, recreates some of the greatest…...
Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month with PlayLOCAL! in July
1+ week, 5+ day ago (129+ words) InMenlo Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month with PlayLOCAL! in July In July, bike, walk or run to your local park for PlayLOCAL!, an hour of guided outdoor play and games. Attendees can also pack a picnic and bring a blanket…...
Menlo Park’s updated Master Fee Schedule takes effect July 1 — what to know
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (203+ words) At its April 28 meeting, the Menlo Park City Council approved an updated Master Fee Schedule that takes effect July 1. The schedule sets the fees charged for services provided by City departments, and the update based on a comprehensive cost of…...
Goats make their annual visit to Menlo Park — first at Sharon Hills Park
3+ week, 4+ day ago (167+ words) InMenlo Goats make their annual visit to Menlo Park — first at Sharon Hills Park Goats will be grazing in Sharon Hills Park for the next two weeks, eliminating the fire hazard of dry weeds and grass. The goats are a…...
No Kings Day falls on Flag Day — and Menlo Park responds
4+ week, 1+ day ago (79+ words) InMenlo Today’s No Kings Day protest coincided with Flag Day and locals participating in an event organized by Menlo Speaks Out responded with a sea of red, white, and blue in Menlo Park. Members of the League of Women Voters…...
Spotted: Dedication of Bo Crane bench in Fremont Park
1+ mon, 5+ hour ago (99+ words) Long time friends of Bo Crane, who contributed so much to preserving the history of Menlo Park, gathered Saturday morning for the dedication of a bench in his honor at Fremont Park. Family members shared some reminiscences as did a…...