Month: February 2011

Bill Russ reports walking in rain this AM and .1″ in his gauge bringing season t…

Bill Russ reports walking in rain this AM and .1" in his gauge bringing season total to 14.35". Snow watch begins!

by inmenloflash
on February 24, 2011

Carol McClelland: Thinking green, career-wise

Being and thinking green has been a part of  Carol McClelland's life since she was a child. "My parents started the recycling center in Livermore,"

by Linda Hubbard
on February 24, 2011

Last look at flowering plum tree blossoms?

The many, local flowering plum trees have been ablaze in pink for the past few weeks. But the heavy rains - or snow! - predicted

by Linda Hubbard
on February 23, 2011

Anyone have snow photos from the last time in snowed in Menlo Park, 2/5/76?

Anyone have snow photos from the last time in snowed in Menlo Park, 2/5/76?

by inmenloflash
on February 23, 2011

Guild Theater remains closed – at least through March 4

Guild Theater remains closed - at least through March 4

by inmenloflash
on February 23, 2011

Chris Stone: Rocker turns off the power in local debut

Chris Stone is used to delivering his music with intensity and power. The vocalist/guitarist/composer, who grew up in the northern Peninsula and now lives in

by Linda Hubbard
on February 23, 2011

Peggy Orenstein on the trouble with pretty and pink — and what you can do about it

When it debuted late last month, Peggy Orenstein's new book, Cinderella Ate My Daughter, struck a chord with mothers — and fathers —across the country.

by Chrisie Wendin
on February 22, 2011

Spotted: Flamingos open to suggestions

We had meant to swing by and see what the Laurel St. flamingos where up to on Valentine's Day but missed the opportunity. Finding ourselves

by Linda Hubbard
on February 21, 2011

Menlo Park’s Bead Lady and her secret treasure house

Fifteen years ago, Menlo Park resident Marilyn (no last names in this post!) left her job at Klutz and found herself with tons of plastic

by Linda Hubbard
on February 21, 2011

SLAC presents Einstein’s Universe on Wednesday, Feb. 23

On Wednesday, February 23 at 7:00 pm, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park will host a performance of Einstein's Universe: The Scientist, the Man,

by Pat Kreitz
on February 21, 2011