Retired Pleasanton police chief named as interim chief of Menlo Park police department
Effective Friday, Spiller will replace retiring Police Chief Dave Bertini, whose last day is Thursday.
Facebook falls short in addressing civil rights concerns, audit says
When it comes to addressing civil rights concerns, Facebook is falling short. That's according to a two-year-long independent audit commissioned by the company.
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Donald Trump's
Zuckerberg announced that the company will make policy changes "to connect people with authoritative information about voting, crack down on voter suppression, and fight hate speech."
Growing list of companies to boycott Facebook ads in July for ‘Stop Hate for Profit’ campaign
Patagonia, REI and Northface are just some of the companies which have publicly announced their support in recent days for the campaign.
Menlo Park police chief stuns council with resignation announcement during meeting Thursday
Police Chief Dave Bertini surprised the Menlo Park City Council during a meeting Thursday night to address concerns about local police by unexpectedly announcing that the city needed a "fresh start" and he would step down at the end of July.
82-year-old man struck by Caltrain in Menlo Park has life-threatening injuries
The collision was reported just before noon and officers found the man trapped beneath the train and administered aid until Menlo Park fire crews arrived to take over and free him for transport to the hospital.
Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by Caltrain in Menlo Park
The person was hit just before noon by southbound train #142 on tracks at the Oak Grove Avenue crossing, Caltrain said on social media.
Zuckerberg still under fire over inflammatory Trump posts, CEO takes no action
In a meeting with employees Tuesday, Zuckerberg stood behind his position which allows President Trump's controversial post "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" under freedom of expression.
Facebook buys Giphy, popular tool for creating animated GIFs
The companies did not disclose financial terms. Citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, Axios said the deal is valued around $400 million.
Man wounded in Menlo Park shooting, no suspect in custody
Police got the call at 11:12 a.m. Saturday about a shooting victim in the 1500 block of Willow Road in Menlo Park.
Bay Area firefighters who responded to Oklahoma City bombing mourn virtually amid pandemic
Menlo Park Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman was one of the emergency responders at the scene that day.
Child with compromised immune system gets surprise birthday party from a physical distance
Joey Carcione turned 13 Thursday. Social distancing, or at least from a physical standpoint, is especially critical for him right now because he has a kidney disease and his immune system is compromised.
California company cleans fire trucks for free to thank first responders
DFS Green has been donating its cleaning services to the Menlo Park Fire Protection District twice a week since the shelter in place order went into effect.
Construction accident floods Menlo Park development, prompts hotel evacuation
Acting Battalion Chief John Wurdinger determined the hotel wasn’t the problem, but the massive Stanford Properties construction site located next door had accidentally struck a fire hydrant with a forklift, partially shearing it off.
Deputies investigating late night stabbing outside Menlo Park restaurant
On Saturday at 12:32 a.m., a man flagged down San Mateo County Sheriff's Office deputies outside Taco El Fogon at 3387 Middlefield Road and reported an unknown man had stabbed him in his lower back.
Young athlete with paraplegia receives surprise customized wheelchair from the Warriors
12-year-old Devan Watkins, who plays wheelchair basketball, received a huge surprise presented by Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Golden State forward Glenn Robinson.
Pit bull shot in Menlo Park, owner says attack was unprovoked
The owner of a pit bull, who was shot and injured last weekend in Menlo Park, says the attack was unprovoked and that the shooter is a danger to the community.
RV-dwelling couple evicted from great-grandmother’s driveway after neighbor complaint
A couple is looking for a place to go this holiday season now that their RV has to move from a relative's property after a neighbor in Menlo Park complained.