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Police seek additional victims in Menlo College rape case
The Atherton Police Department is investigating whether there may be additional victims connected to a Menlo College student accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in his dorm room.
Caltrain’s $1 youth fare fuels surge in ridership
Caltrain said that its $1 fare for riders ages 5 to 18 is driving a sharp increase in youth ridership, with trips by young passengers up 26% during the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period last year.
Disc golf tournament returns to Emerald Hills
The Peninsula Disc Golf Club will host the 2026 Climate Best Open on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Emerald Hills Golf Course.


Viewpoint: Readers react to ‘Caught in Meta’s shifting plans, Japanese eatery ends 26-year run in Menlo Park’
Here’s a selection of comments and opinions posted by readers on The Almanac’s news site in response to “Caught in Meta’s shifting plans, Japanese eatery ends 26-year run in Menlo Park.”
Local residents who died recently: Okamoto, Cowell and Burkholder
Local residents who died recently include Kuniko Ikemori Okamoto, Elizabeth Cowell and Stacey Burkholder.

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