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Cheers Menlo Park! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Three Menlo Park residents named in latest county death notices
  • Why did Menlo Park schools crack down on student e-bikes?
  • Will Las Lomitas schools ask Menlo Park voters for a new tax?

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA! and 4 more events.

Find out what's happening in Menlo Park-Athertonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Menlo Park-Athertonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 54 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 60, low: 55.
  • Friday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 63 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 3 Menlo Park Residents Among SMC Death Notices (patch.com) — Menlo Park readers are informed that three local residents are among 25 San Mateo County individuals whose deaths were reported by the county coroner between December 22 and 28. The notice lists each person’s name, age, and hometown, and explains that these reports cover deaths handled by the coroner, excluding hospice cases. It also points families to information on how to post full obituaries on Patch.
   

2. E-bike risks, worry grow (dailydemocrat.com) — Families in the Menlo Park City School District should know that students under 16 are now barred from bringing Class 2 and 3 e-bikes to campus, reflecting rising safety concerns. The story explains confusing e-bike classifications, highlights serious injury risks, and shows how Bay Area communities like Danville and Menlo Park are tightening rules while urging parents to research devices carefully before buying.
   

3. $160 cake first, now a new tax? (padailypost.com) — Menlo Park families in the Las Lomitas Elementary School District could soon face a new parcel tax as leaders weigh options to close a $2 million deficit. The board will discuss hiring a consultant on a November tax measure, alongside possible staff cuts, class reductions, and schedule changes affecting La Entrada Middle School in Menlo Park.
   

4. Celebrate safely: No firearms or fireworks allowed in Menlo Park (inmenlo.com) — Menlo Park police are warning residents that firing guns or using any kind of fireworks within city limits is illegal and will be met with zero tolerance enforcement. Violations can be charged as serious crimes under state law, and officers will respond quickly to reports. If you hear or see unlawful gunfire or fireworks, you’re urged to call the Police Department at 650-330-6300.
   

5. Holiday Fund: Literacy Partners brings community together through education (almanacnews.com) — A Menlo Park-based nonprofit, Literacy Partners, is channeling local donations and volunteer energy into grants for education and English-learning programs that serve residents from toddlers to seniors. Run entirely by volunteers, the group has distributed over $300,000 since 2020 and offers locals hands-on ways to tutor, support classrooms, and connect across Silicon Valley’s economic and language divides.
   

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