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Meta’s footprint in Menlo Park is shrinking
Social media giant Meta’s footprint in Menlo Park is shrinking, as layoffs and a yearslong decline in local headcount take effect, even as the company’s property holdings remain a major pillar of the city’s tax base.
Bay Area officials issue statement supporting immigrants ahead of FIFA World Cup
With the Bay Area set to host its first FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Saturday, local officials signed off on a joint statement supporting the belonging of diverse identities in the Bay Area.
Menlo Park resident opens French-Italian bistro and wine bar The Rendezvous
Fans of French bistro Pastis, a staple of Palo Alto’s California Avenue for more than a decade before it closed in 2022, can once again enjoy its signature dishes at The Rendezvous, a new bistro and wine bar on Page Mill Road.
Communities push for affordable housing as part of Stanford growth plan
As Stanford University prepares to apply for a major campus expansion, residents and city leaders from surrounding communities have been clamoring for the new growth plan to include plenty of affordable housing.
Puppet power! Summer Puppetry Festival returns to Menlo Park
Library hosts festival with performances, workshops and talks, and even a Zoom call with a puppet legend, June 15-Aug. 26.
Caltrain board adopts framework for dealing with long-term budget deficits
Caltrain’s Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board recently approved a long-term financial plan to address projected budget deficits if the agency does not secure additional external funding via a regional ballot measure.
Take a peek inside Asia Live, a highly anticipated food emporium opening at Westfield Valley Fair
An ambitious project celebrating the diversity of Asian cuisine is opening Tuesday at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara.
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