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Atherton offers $10K reward for information on two January home burglaries

Atherton, in partnership with the San Mateo County, is offering $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of suspects involved in two burglaries that took place on Jan. 11.

Community briefs: Menlo School ready to open ‘Curtains,’ police to enforce distracted driving

Menlo School’s production of “Curtains” Menlo School in Atherton is presenting its production of “Curtains,” a whodunnit performance filled with music, suspense and wit. The musical will be performed in Spieker Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on May 2 and May 3 and at 3 p.m. on May 4. 

Menlo Park robotics startup energizes area kids

Burning Gear Robotics aims to make robotics accessible to all  Burning Gear Robotics, a nonprofit organization in Menlo Park, aims to make STEM education more accessible and engaging for youth in the Bay Area. Since 2020, the robotics organization has mentored and taught over 100 students from elementary through high school. 

Kanpai Sushi in Palo Alto to close next month, merging with Portola Valley’s Koma Sushi

After about a decade in Palo Alto, Kanpai Sushi will have its final day of service May 24. Despite losing its lease, Kanpai isn’t permanently closing, said owner Koichi Baba, as the sushi spot will be merging with its sister restaurant in Portola Valley.

At 70, Los Altos resident Alice Larse created a cookie company. Twenty-six years later, her legacy lives on

At 70 years old, many people have begun their retirement. Not Alice Larse – she started her debut company, one whose cookies would be included in a Grammys swag bag, enjoyed by Wolfgang Puck and twice win Best Cookie by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade.

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