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Top Stories

Letters to the editor: Residents argue for, against housing in downtown parking lots

The Almanac received an influx of letters to the editor ahead of the Menlo Park City Council’s Jan. 14 meeting.

County to launch ‘extraordinary audit’ into Las Lomitas district’s credit card spending

The San Mateo County Office of Education has determined an external state audit of the Las Lomitas Elementary School District is warranted.

Burglary, attempted burglary reported in Atherton on Saturday

The Atherton Police Department is investigating after two related incidents, a burglary and attempted burglary, on Jan. 11.

Community briefs: Greenwaste Christmas tree pickup, safety tips for older adults

Learn about local activities in the Menlo Park area.

Author John M. Glionna to discuss his book ‘No Friday Night Lights’

John M. Glionna comes to Books Inc. Palo Alto on Jan. 14 to talk about his book that tells of life in one part of rural Nevada, where a small-town football team is so small it rarely plays the game.

L.A. fires still rage as possible reasons emerge

Burned homes smolder in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire on Pacific Coast Highway near […]

Menlo Park student wins RethinkWaste poster contest

A sixth-grader at La Entrada Middle School created a poster depicting ways people can be more green and was rewarded by winning a top prize.

Hot Picks

TODAY

Outdoors: Après Village Experience
The Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto hosts an experience modeled after an alpine village with four themed chalets for groups. This year’s menu of snacks and treats features an Italian mountain lodge theme.

Performance: Singles Mixer and Live Band Karaoke

Alhambra Irish House hosts a singles mixer with live band karaoke. 

TOMORROW

Cooking demo: Chef Martin Yan

The Los Altos Library hosts Martin Yan, as he prepares Asian dishes from his two new cookbooks. Following the culinary demonstration, Yan will be available for a book signing and meet-and-greet with fans.

Author event: Pico Iyer
In his new book, “Aflame,” author Pico Iyer connects with inner stillness and joy he’s found at the monastery he visits regularly for retreats. In an appearance at Kepler’s Books, Iyer shares the revelations he experiences, alongside wisdom from other laypeople who have learned from adversity and inwardness.


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Angela Swartz was The Almanac's editor from 2023 until 2025. She joined The Almanac as a reporter in 2018. She previously reported on youth and education, and the towns of Atherton, Portola Valley and...