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Off-leash dogs are welcome at these two Menlo Park parks by Contributed Content on July 18, 2026 Looking for a place where your dog can have off-leash fun in Menlo Park? Stop by one of the city’s dog park areas! Nealon Park: Monday–Friday from 8:00–10:00 am Willow Oaks Park: Open seven days a week from 7:00 am until sundown InMenlo file photo by Chris Gulker (c) 2010

by Linda Hubbard on July 18, 2026 As part of its Downtown Vibrancy initiative, the City of Menlo Park  is hosting a pop-up at the 600 Block Public Plaza to view the FIFA World Cup final game on Sunday, July 19, starting at noon. Large-screen TVs will be available for downtown visitors to watch the match and gather with their Menlo Park community. As a public space, the city guidelines as noted in municipal code § 8.28.140 apply.

by Contributed Content on July 17, 2026 The NCEFT’s Polo Charity Classic is a fun-filled afternoon featuring two polo matches, a silent auction, Fund-A-Need, catered luncheon, an open bar, divot stomp, fabulous hat contest, and other fun surprises! The goal is to raise $250,000 to support NCEFT’s clients, programs, and horses. All net proceeds directly benefit the children, adults, veterans, and families served through equine-assisted services.

by Contributed Content on July 17, 2026 Two dead crows from the Willows neighborhood and one dead crow collected from Nealon Park in Menlo Park have tested positive for West Nile virus. The San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District set additional mosquito traps in the area, and no West Nile virus positive mosquitoes were detected in the nearby area.

by Linda Hubbard on July 16, 2026 The Allied Art Guild Auxiliary is holding an art fair on Sunday, July 19 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on the Sunset Patio — a fundraiser to support the Allied Arts Guild gardens. All art has been donated — small pieces, large pieces and everything in between. Prices range from $5.00 to $2,000, some unframed as well as original signed oils, acrylics and watercolors — all priced to take home and enjoy.

by Contributed Content on July 16, 2026 On Saturday, July 18, adults and youth (ages 8+) are invited to come to the Maker Space at the Belle Haven Library (100 Terminal Ave.) to create their own shadow puppet. During this 90-minute workshop, you’ll make a shadow puppet using repurposed card stock, scissors, hole punches, and your imagination. With only your puppet and a light source, you can transform a sheet, wall, or a ceiling into a puppet theater.

by Contributed Content on July 16, 2026 Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the workplace, raising important questions about jobs, education, worker protections, and California’s economy.

by Linda Hubbard on July 15, 2026 Stacker recently compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in California using data from Zillow since January 2018. Here’s the complete list. And here’s where homes in InMenlo’s coverage are ranked: #1. Atherton – Typical home value: $8,220,143 – 1-year price change: +$778,427 (+10.5%) – 5-year price change: +$1,519,603 (+22.7%) #4.

by Contributed Content on July 15, 2026 On Thursday, July 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, The Maya Band will appear at Holbrook Palmer Park, continuing Atherton’s summer concert series. Their shows feature tributes to Selena, La Sonora Dinamita, Ritchie Valens, Santana, Shakira and an Old School medley plus popular hits by Mark Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Celia Cruz, and more. Photo courtesy of The Maya Band Category:

by Linda Hubbard on July 15, 2026 In a LinkedIn post, Menlo Park Police Chief David Norris said that he plans to retire. He wrote: “This past week, I notified my department, our City of Menlo Park leadership, and our City Council that I will retire at the end of 2026. He continued: “There’s still work to do.