Man in bullet-proof vest arrested with assault rifle, Menlo Park police say

A man wearing a bullet-proof vest and carrying an assault rifle was taken into custody in Menlo Park on Thursday, according to the Menlo Park Police Department.

Firefighters race to quell several Christmas blazes throughout Bay Area

The Bay Area saw several fires on Christmas Eve and Day displacing residents, including one resulting in the death of a woman and two small dogs.

Menlo Park apartment fire kills woman, 2 small dogs

One person was killed, one was injured, and two small dogs were killed by an apartment fire in Menlo Park early Sunday morning.

Caltrans: Dumbarton Bridge to close for 4 nights in Oct., Nov.

Caltrans has announced that the eastbound lanes of the Dumbarton Bridge will be closed for four nights this October and upcoming November to complete a road repaving project.

Menlo Park Fire Protection District donates fire truck to Maui

Maui’s deputy fire chief says the donated fire engine will be a big help to their department and the community.  

Menlo Park: Hazmat crews respond after substance found in rental unit

Police and fire officials responded to a home in Menlo Park on Thursday evening after a homeowner found an unknown substance while cleaning a rental unit, authorities said.

49ers legend Steve Young coaches daughters' flag football team

San Francisco 49ers legend Steve Young made his debut as the assistant coach of a Menlo Park's flag football team -- his daughters are on that team.

Mountain lion sighting reported in Menlo Park

Menlo Park police were investigating a reported mountain lion sighting on Monday. Detectives said they received a call around 7:30 a.m. 

Tesla rams into SUV, California owner says it was 'unintended acceleration'

A Tesla rammed into the back of a Hyundai in Menlo Park earlier this month, and its owner swears he didn't hit the gas or do anything wrong. The driver says it was a case of "unintended acceleration."

South Bay doctor sentenced 2 years for child pornography possession

A Menlo Park doctor was sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of being in possession of child pornography, federal officials said. 

Driver arrested, stolen taxi crashes in Menlo Park after police chase

The driver of a stolen taxi was arrested Monday morning after eluding police in at least three cities on the Peninsula before crashing the car in Menlo Park.

Caltrain suspends weekend service between Belmont, Menlo Park for electrical work

Just in time for the San Francisco Giants' opening homestand, Caltrain will suspend service between Belmont and Menlo Park for electrical work for the next two weekends.   

Meta will reportedly slash thousands of jobs this week

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly set to lay off thousands of workers as early as this week. Late last year, the company also cut the jobs of 11,000 employees.

Highway 101 in Menlo Park shut for PG&E repairs

A stretch of Highway 101 that was abruptly shut Thursday afternoon in Menlo Park to allow Pacific Gas & Electric to make urgent repairs is due to reopen in the evening.

2nd grader from Menlo Park steals holiday show with wild dance moves

A 2nd grader from Menlo Park is getting attention from around the state after he stole the spotlight during the holiday show.