Month: January 2012

Spotted: M-A’s buildOn team at farmers’ market

Members of Menlo-Atherton High School's buildOn group were at the Menlo Park Farmers' Market this morning, raising money for their project to build a school

by Linda Hubbard
on January 29, 2012

Sacred space in room 8 – and the miraculous recovery of Bella the dog

We'd been laying on the floor of Examination Room 8 for an hour. Maybe more. Maybe less. The frigid floor was the kind of cold

by Matt Bond
on January 29, 2012

Atherton couple escapes home invasion robbery Friday, flee to police station

According to the Atherton Police Department activity log, residents of the 200 block of Atherton Avenue came to the Atherton Police Station at about 8:06

by Linda Hubbard
on January 28, 2012

“Blueberry muffins with almond streusel” begins journey of 50 new recipes for 2012

Editor’s note: Rachel Candelaria has long had an interest in food and photography, showcased on her blog, Not Just Sweets, which she describes “as a

by Rachel Candelaria
on January 28, 2012

Scientists create first atomic x-ray laser, opening door to new range of scientific discovery

Editor's note: Some "happened-in-Menlo" news makes headlines worldwide. This is one example. Scientists working at Menlo Park-based SLAC have created the shortest, purest X-ray laser

by Mike Ross
on January 27, 2012

Spotted: Kids having fun at family math night

Laurel School parent Laura Hamilton - and professional photographer - sent in some photos from last evening's Family Math Night held at the school as

by Linda Hubbard
on January 27, 2012

Bobbie Fakkema’s passions – great dogs, great events

Willows resident Bobbie Fakkema admits to being competitive, a trait that serves her well in both her vocation as caterer/event planner and avocation owning Airedale

by Linda Hubbard
on January 27, 2012

AFS is recruiting local families to host exchange students

Two AFS Exchange Students attend Menlo-Atherton High School and live with local host families this year. What do exchange students learn during their year here?

by Pam Wong
on January 26, 2012

Ashley Carroll: Olympic Trials Marathon competitor juggles to balance running, work and life

As a freshman at Stanford, Ashley Carroll used to run around Menlo Park whenever she felt homesick. "I'd go over the San Mateo Dr. bike

by Linda Hubbard
on January 26, 2012

Dr. Rolf Georg Spamer: 1935 – 2012

The hills and playing fields of Ladera are missing one of their greatest fans today. Longtime resident Dr. Rolf Georg Spamer passed away in his

by Sarah Hubbard Foley
on January 25, 2012