Month: September 2012

League of Women Voters holds local candidate forums

The League of Women Voters of South San Mateo has scheduled a series of candidate forums and information meetings discussing the pros and cons about

by Linda Hubbard
on September 30, 2012

It’s the animals turn to get blessed at Trinity Church

Dozens of dogs, stuffed animals, and a few birds went to church this morning, as part of Trinity Church's annual Blessing of the Animals. Children

by Chrisie Wendin
on September 30, 2012

Exploring Panoramas at Menlo Park’s Sharon Park

I was out for a morning walk at Sharon Park this morning and wanted to try out the new panorama feature that's included in the

by Scott Loftesness
on September 30, 2012

City of Menlo Park releases preliminary draft housing element report

The City of Menlo is releasing the following sections of the Preliminary Draft Housing Element: Executive Summary Introduction Goals, Policies and Programs Information related to

by Contributed Content
on September 29, 2012

Halloween season ushered in with the opening of Webb Ranch Pumpkin Patch

Webb Ranch's Pumpkin Patch officially opens today for its annual four-week march to Halloween on October 31. We stopped by a couple of days ago

by Linda Hubbard
on September 29, 2012

Are You In? day at local schools celebrates community support for public education

Forget the blue and green. Yesterday, everyone's school color at Laurel, Encinal, Oak Knoll, and Hillview was orange—and more orange!  The occasion? The Menlo Park

by Chrisie Wendin
on September 28, 2012

Inside the Hackathon at Facebook: http://t.co/0DcgHAzq

Inside the Hackathon at Facebook: http://t.co/0DcgHAzq

by inmenloflash
on September 27, 2012

Spotted: Snowy egret at Bedwell Bayfront Park

One of the prettiest times of day at Bedwell Bayfront Park in Menlo Park is at dawn. The sunrises can be spectacular, but even on

by Linda Hubbard
on September 27, 2012

Chris Spells helps keep SLAC employees on fitness path

The new Arrillaga Recreation Center at SLAC in Menlo Park in managed by Chris Spells. We caught up with him behind the reception desk, where

by Lori Ann White
on September 27, 2012

Cardinal Education helps keep M-A football players competitive on the field – and in the classroom

For the past few seasons, the Menlo-Atherton High School football team has been performing extremely well, making it to the finals of their division last

by Ross Dairiki
on September 26, 2012