Month: November 2010

Rainfall report from Saturday’s weather front

Saturday's .3" brings my season-to-date total to 3.25". We are right between San Francisco Airport at 3.56" and San Jose at  2.77". This is the

by Bill Russ
on November 28, 2010

Protea and other exotics for sale at Menlo Park farmers market

Michael (pictured) and Bettina Astone have been growing a large variety of proteas and other exotic plants from South Africa and Australia at their Aptos

by Linda Hubbard
on November 28, 2010

Tree lighting, carol singing at St. Patrick’s Seminary on 11/29

St. Patrick's Seminary is welcoming the public to a Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 29 at 5:00 pm. Attendees will hear carols sung

by Linda Hubbard
on November 27, 2010

A Dying Banker’s Last Instructions

In an article titled "A Dying Banker’s Last Instructions", New York Times columnist Ron Lieber writes in today's edition about Gordon Murray and his book

by Scott Loftesness
on November 27, 2010

Local Christmas tree lots open in Menlo Park

For many families, the day after Thanksgiving means not only leftovers but the purchase of the family's Christmas tree - and Menlo Park's two tree

by Linda Hubbard
on November 27, 2010

A red Model S prototype makes its debut at Tesla’s Menlo Park showroom.

A red Model S prototype makes its debut at Tesla's Menlo Park showroom.

by inmenloflash
on November 26, 2010

Holiday festivities at Allied Arts Guild on Dec. 4th and 5th

The first weekend of December is filled with holiday related activities at the Allied Arts Guild on Arbor Rd. in Menlo Park. On Saturday, Dec.

by Linda Hubbard
on November 26, 2010

The day after Thanksgiving sandwich, courtesy of Jesse Cool

We asked restaurateur and caterer Jesse Cool (Flea St. Cafe, Cool Cafe @ Stanford, Cool Cafe @ MPB) if she had a favorite day after

by Linda Hubbard
on November 26, 2010

Thanksgiving Day family soccer game is 20 year tradition

It sort of looked like soccer game - one where the ages ranged from preschooler to soon (if not) retired. Not only were there more

by Linda Hubbard
on November 25, 2010

Miniature Aussie saves Atherton home from fire: http://bit.ly/gRePyR

Miniature Aussie saves Atherton home from fire: http://bit.ly/gRePyR

by inmenloflash
on November 25, 2010