Menlo Park's tree lighting event was held for the first time since 2019 in Fremont Park on Friday, Dec. 2. The event included an inflatable snow globe, snow fairies and performances by local children.

After weeks of an unexplained 104-degree fever, an enlarged tonsil and stomach pain, 3-year-old Eliana got help at Ravenswood Family Health Network, a local nonprofit supported by The Almanac's Holiday Fund.

The Menlo Park City Council is seeking applications to finish out Ray Mueller's term to represent District 5 through 2024. Mueller is resigning from his position following his election to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.

For the second time in less than a month, Atherton police arrested a student on suspicion of bringing a firearm to Menlo-Atherton High School. An early investigation found the student did not intend to use the gun.

As the end of 2022 nears, the local dining scene is in a state of flux. Two eateries have recently closed, a popular East Bay bagel shop has opened, a Stanford spot has returned and a new hotel announced its restaurants.

The Ravenswood City School District is one step closer to leasing out its district office, which could potentially bring in about $1.5 million to the district annually.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley is adding a twist to the Broadway musical "Little Shop of Horrors" by transplanting the setting to San Francisco's Chinatown. The show runs through Dec. 24.

The Almanac Holiday Fund is kicking off this week, raising money to support local nonprofits that serve children, families and individuals in our community.

Some of the best children's books published in 2022 touch on empathy and overcoming differences. Here are seven favorites.

We've compiled a list of who can currently get vaccinated in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, plus answers to common questions and links to resources.