Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How new license plate reader rules could change policing in Menlo Park
Happening soon: Diaper Drive on the Menlo Park Patch calendar
Good morning Menlo Park! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How new license plate reader rules could change policing in Menlo Park
- See how Menlo Park is saying goodbye to Dolly Parton today
- How are your Menlo Park neighbors really feeling about AI?
Also on today's calendar: Diaper Drive and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and cool, temps: high: 73, low: 58.
- Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Menlo Park overhauls license plate reader sharing after discovering more improper searches (paloaltoonline.com) — Menlo Park police have revoked all existing license plate reader data-sharing agreements after discovering hundreds of improper searches by outside agencies, including federal investigators. The department is now requiring new agreements, periodic audits, and quarterly reviews of external searches, even as residents and regional activists question whether the city should keep its contract with Flock Safety. 
• Menlo Park pays tribute to Dolly Parton, including one from M-A alum Stevie Nicks (inmenlo.com) — Menlo Park residents are honoring the late Dolly Parton with visible tributes around town, including a marquee message at The Guild Theatre. Local interest runs even deeper with a heartfelt Instagram remembrance from Menlo-Atherton High School alum Stevie Nicks, recalling recording with Parton and sharing a poetic farewell.
• Humans in the age of AI (almanacnews.com) — A Menlo Park photojournalist has launched a local portrait-and-interview series capturing how neighbors, students, doctors, rabbis, and tech workers are grappling with artificial intelligence. Voices range from enthusiastic to deeply skeptical, but most agree residents can't ignore AI's growing impact on health care, jobs, education, and daily life in this region at the center of its development.
📸 Around Menlo Park
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Menlo Park
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Diaper Drive →
SAN CARLOS ROTARY CLUB,
9:00 am - Sunday Lunch, Wine & Cars at Auto Vino →
380 Industrial Rd, San Carlos
12:00 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- STC @ Menlo Tavern →
Menlo Tavern, 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
11:00 am - Family Storytime
Children's Library 1276 Harriet Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
10:30 am - LEGO Tuesdays!
Downtown Branch Library 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
4:00 pm - PVI Luau →
800 Middle Ave, Menlo Park
4:00 pm - Chamber Ambassador Committee Meeting
Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 355 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
8:30 am - Line Dancing with Sandy and Kent
Downtown Branch Library 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
3:30 pm - Back To School Night
Palo Alto High Palo Alto, CA 94301
5:00 pm - Encinal Back to School Night
Menlo Park City Elementary Atherton, CA 94027
5:30 pm - Family Storytime
Downtown Branch Library 270 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
10:30 am - Jaeger & Reid | Indie Folk Duo →
Dala's Nest House Concerts, 371 O' Connor St, Menlo Park
3:30 pm
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Sunday September 13
📣 Menlo Park Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Menlo Park PatchAM possible:
- RowCal - San Jose — (408) 620-5366
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Owner was contacted and reunited with the cat!
I just saw a missing kitty at the corner of Laurel st and Noel Drive this morning (8/26) at 6:20am. I tried to call the number on the sign but there… (Nextdoor Central Menlo) - **UPDATE**
School started this week and I wanted to provide an update on the many donations I received for my classroom library. Firstly, thank you from the… (Nextdoor Belle Haven)
- Rosewood Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Spa Attendant in Menlo Park. Apply here.
- Team Sheeper posted a job opening for Swim Instructor - Year-Round in Menlo Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Menlo Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Palo Alto
- Veteran Holifa Windom joins East Palo Alto council race (paloaltoonline.com)
- City watchdog Gail Wilkerson runs for East Palo Alto council (paloaltoonline.com)
- Here's what we learned about No. 14 BYU football as Cougars wrap training camp (ksl.com)
Atherton
- Community briefs: PV Palooza and recruitment for Atherton committees (almanacnews.com)
- Newly appointed Atherton Council member says she's ready to listen, learn (almanacnews.com)
- San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approves $24.3 million for affordable housing providers (almanacnews.com)
Ok Menlo Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
