Viewpoint: Readers react to ‘Caught in Meta’s shifting plans, Japanese eatery ends 26-year run in Menlo Park’
On July 3, Dashi Japanese Restaurant closed after 26 years in Menlo Park. Owner John Bek said his landlord Meta terminated the lease after years of declining sales caused in part due to Meta ending the lease of nearby office spaces to commercial tenants. A spokesperson for the strip mall where Dashi was located said […]
Coach, cowboy and parent, Mario Mendoza Zamora gets his break
Mario Mendoza Zamora will never forget the day when, as a 7-year-old, he first saw cowboys ride through Jack Farrell Park in East Palo Alto. Now, he is carrying on that legacy.
Firefighters douse brushfire in Menlo Park near Meta headquartersÂ
A small brush fire broke out near the 1000 block of Hamilton Court in Menlo Park at around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8.Â
Free community college made permanent for San Mateo County resident students
State lawmakers have extended a pilot program that mostly eliminates fees for students in the San Mateo Community College District, aiming to continue expanding access to higher education in the region.
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Filing period opens July 13 for candidates in November election
From July 13 to Aug. 7, candidates will be able to file to run for…
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Education
Graduates of Menlo-Atherton reflect on finding their voices and creating community
Menlo-Atherton High School’s Class of 2026 marked its graduation Friday with a call to speak freely and be heard, as student speakers reflected on identity,…
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San Mateo County
Property values rise in San Mateo County
The San Mateo County assessor’s office announced July 6 that the assessed value of San Mateo County climbed to a record $357.6 billion, or 4.85%…
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