How Ken Kesey and Kepler's Created Silicon Valley

Former Police Chief Bruce and local historian Nick put on a lively and nostalgic presentation on the gas stations that once dotted San Mateo County.

Menlo Park Fire District Chief Harold Schapelhouman recounts his evolution from a rigorous, traditional firefighting career to becoming an innovative leader in disaster preparedness and urban search and rescue through resourcefulness, collaboration, and modernized emergency protocols.

From its origins as Ohlone territory to its establishment as an Irish-inspired settlement in 1851, Menlo Park has transformed from a small railroad town into a vibrant Silicon Valley city, marked by milestones like the iconic Menlo Park Gates, the arrival of Facebook, and its meaningful connection to its Irish namesake through a sister city relationship with Galway.