Month: June 2012

Girls and boys take to the pool to raise money for non-profit My New Red Shoes

Dozens of boys and girls jumped into the Upper Pool at Ladera Oaks Friday afternoon, swimming laps to raise money for My New Red Shoes.

by Linda Hubbard
on June 30, 2012

Local dogs enjoy summer yogurt treat at Pet Place in downtown Menlo Park

If you were a local dog whose owners were staying home over the long holiday week and happened to be in downtown Menlo Park today,

by Linda Hubbard
on June 30, 2012

2011-12 rain year ends with dryer than usual conditions in Menlo Park

During the 2011-12 rain year (July 1 to June 30), 11.95" fell in my Menlo Park back yard. That compares to 7.09" in San Jose

by Bill Russ
on June 30, 2012

Burgers in Menlo Park: The Dutch Goose

This is the beginning of an epic series — eating through the burgers of Menlo Park. We're starting at The Dutch Goose, west Menlo Park’s

by Rahim Ullah
on June 29, 2012

And the walls of Hillview School in Menlo Park came tumbling down

The demolition of Hillview Middle School, which was built in 1949 with additions to its core campus taking place throughout the 1950s, began in earnest

by Linda Hubbard
on June 28, 2012

Spotted: Paper chain Menlo Moms walking the Dish

This photo was taken by Menlo Park resident Sheri Baer around 6:30 pm one evening this week as we ran/walked the Dish. Spotting the shadows

by Irene Searles
on June 28, 2012

Menlo Park artist Michael Killen’s painting displayed at Silicon Valley Energy Summit on June 29

Menlo Park-based artist Michael Killen's painting Sustainability (24 x 5 foot) will be on display during the 2012 Silicon Valley Energy Summit on June 29. Expalins

by Contributed Content
on June 28, 2012

Menlo Park front yard is transformed from functional to peaceful (even on a busy corner)

Stroll the streets of Menlo Park and a Keith Willig designed front yard is likely to grab your attention. The landscape architect has been transforming

by Linda Hubbard
on June 28, 2012

X-ray vision exposes aerosol structures in ground-breaking research at SLAC in Menlo Park

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park have captured the most detailed images to date of airborne

by Contributed Content
on June 27, 2012

Guinness the Wheaten Terrier rescued from Atherton oak tree by Menlo Park firefighters

Menlo Park Fire Protection District Firefighters recently responded to a report of a dog in a tree in Atherton. Most people who heard the radio-dispatched call

by Contributed Content
on June 27, 2012