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 […]
Guest Opinion: Don’t let state’s CalHome cuts put homeownership out of reach
Menlo Park resident Dina Abarca writes: I owe my ability to be a homeowner here to Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco and the state funding that helped make affordable homeownership possible. However, the security that I enjoy is about to slip further out of reach for other California families.
Editorial: The nameless Class of 2026
The 75th graduating class of Menlo-Atherton High School will be the first in the school’s history not to have its students’ names published in the local newspaper, ending a more than century-old tradition.
Fun fact: Ground squirrels are a keystone species!
California ground squirrels are a keystone species. But what does that mean? And can they be garden pests at the same time?
Blog: It’s smelly. It’s noisy. And it’s definitely worth a visit.
It’s a wonderful time to visit the Shorebird Egret Rookery in Mountain View.
Guest opinion: Why nature matters for mental health
In our increasingly digital and often isolating world, the need for respite and connection is more profound than ever. The science is clear: Spending time…
Guest Opinion: San Mateo County should establish an independent redistricting commission
The League of Women Voters supports fair, transparent and nonpartisan redistricting and favors independent commissions to help ensure that maps are drawn without political bias.
