Month: July 2012

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo compiles primer on health care reform for constituents

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, who represents both Menlo Park and Atherton as part of the 14th Congressional district, released a comprehensive primer about the Affordable Heatth

by Linda Hubbard
on July 26, 2012

M-A grad Anne Warner Cribbs brought home Gold from the 1960 Olympics

"We were kids with green hair and red eyes," recalls Olympic Gold Medal swimmer Anne Cribbs of her experience at the XVII Olympiad held in Rome

by Linda Hubbard
on July 26, 2012

Menlo Park names new Human Resources Director

Menlo Park City Manager Alex McIntyre announced today that Gina Donnelly of San Jose is the city's new Human Resources Director, effective Monday, July 23,

by Contributed Content
on July 25, 2012

Announcer Ted Robinson picks the five most exciting moments he’s broadcast in sports

Editor's note: Over the past 30 years, Atherton resident Ted Robinson has broadcast every major sport, lots of "minor" sports and covered seven Olympics. For

by Linda Hubbard
on July 25, 2012

Portola Kitchen brings new rustic Italian menu and sophisticated vibe to Ladera Country Shopper

One of the best-kept secrets for those who live in west Menlo Park is how pleasant it is to dine outside during the summer at

by Linda Hubbard
on July 24, 2012

Soccer star Julie Foudy brings her leadership academy to Atherton for the first time

Eight years post retirement, Julie Foudy still exhibits the grace of the accomplished athlete she is. For the many locals who enjoyed watching her play

by Linda Hubbard
on July 24, 2012

Rainer Zaechelein is Menlo Park’s go-to guy for bikes

Rainer Zaechelein, owner of Menlo Velo on El Camino in Menlo Park, operates a real bike shop, meaning there's gear for serious cycling enthusiasts. But

by Linda Hubbard
on July 23, 2012

USGS lecture on wind energy and wildlife on July 26

Research statistician Manuela Huso will give a lecture about wind energy and wildlife in Conference Room A, Building 3 at USGS in Menlo Park on

by Contributed Content
on July 22, 2012

Playing Huntopoly is fun activity for kids — and a chance to meet their Menlo Park neighbors

Recently, kids played a new and improved version of Huntopoly, a neighborhood scavenger hunt game I created, at my neighborhood summer camp, Camp Yale, in

by Mike Lanza
on July 22, 2012

Grand Prix cycling comes to Menlo Park on Sunday, July 22

Velo Girls is hosting the seventh edition of the Menlo Park Grand Prix presented by Mike's Bikes on July 22 at Bohannon Industrial Park in

by Linda Hubbard
on July 21, 2012