Month: December 2009

Take a break from holiday stress – explore planet Mercury courtesy of the USGS

While many (most?) Menlo residents are frantically preparing for the coming holiday festivities (and failing to make full stops at intersections), the scientists at the

by Linda Hubbard
on December 16, 2009

Chef Greg Russi balances tradition and change

Greg Russi, chef at Cafe Primavera at the Allied Arts, has a confession. "I grew up in Los Altos Hills so I didn't know about

by Linda Hubbard
on December 15, 2009

Morning in Menlo

A lovely sunrise for our morning walk today! More of this morning's exploits here, here and here!

by Scott Loftesness
on December 15, 2009

Spotted: Rudolph the red-nosed, er, SUV

We're wondering if Rudolph is capitalizing on his holiday celebrity status to license products like the ones that spruce up this SUV spotted on Middle

by Chris Gulker
on December 14, 2009

Lots to see on a countdown-to-Christmas Sunday

More decorations are appearing on the streets of Menlo with residents working around the inclement weather (rain squalls with occasional glimpses of the sun). Scott

by Linda Hubbard
on December 13, 2009

Holiday greenery – and rainfall update

These freshly picked greens at the Farmers Market seem to be getting into the holiday mood with a splash of festive colors. Gloom and rain

by Chris Gulker
on December 13, 2009

Three wise men on the move

To delight of neighborhood children, the three wise men - part of a Nativity scene at 455 Cotton St. - are once again inching their

by Linda Hubbard
on December 12, 2009

Hidden Menlo: Riding the Rails!

The West Bay Model Railroad Association's annual Christmas show is being held this weekend. Bring the kids to see the association's model trains in action

by Scott Loftesness
on December 11, 2009