Month: December 2012

Spotted: Yes, it’s a completely edible cake!

A cake from Menlo Park's Studio Cake once again stole the show at one local Christmas dinner. It fit in with the hostess's theme of

by Linda Hubbard
on December 26, 2012

Lee Murphy clothes the fashion-conscious women of Menlo Park and Atherton at Kicks

Lee Murphy may be a relatively new resident of Menlo Park — she recently moved close to downtown after living in Woodside and Portola Valley — but

by Linda Hubbard
on December 26, 2012

Latest storm brings rain far exceeding year-to-date last year

This is to report .6" of rain for Christmas day and through this morning at 7:30 am. My season to date total is 13.85"which compares

by Bill Russ
on December 26, 2012

Fire strikes apartment building on Roble Ave. in Menlo Park for second time this year

Menlo Park Firefighters responded to a report of an apartment fire at 6.57 pm on December 24, 2012, Christmas eve, at 815 Roble Avenue in

by Contributed Content
on December 25, 2012

Santa Claus waves “Merry Christmas” to Menlo Park

If you walk or drive in one west Menlo Park neighborhood, you've likely spotted a totally life like Santa waving from the front porch of

by Linda Hubbard
on December 25, 2012

Spotted: Reindeer shopping at Draeger’s in Menlo Park

Jasper Bohen, a Menlo Park reindeer, was spotted buying flowers at Draegers. Photo  by Tanum Davis

by Contributed Content
on December 24, 2012

Rain of 12/23 yields to sunny skies on Christmas Eve

After 3:00 pm  yesterday an additional  .6" of rain was collected in my gauge. That would be 3.2" for the weekend storm and 13.25" season

by Bill Russ
on December 24, 2012

How Nutcracker chocolate milk can be part of your holiday celebration

I have to start this by saying my daughter is a genius! The kids got chocolate Santas from their uncle this weekend. Carolyn bit into the

by Alexis Murphy
on December 24, 2012

Rain falls steadily on Menlo Park today

It's three o'clock Sunday afternoon, this will be my last report of the day. 1.8" in today's storm. That is 12.65" season-to-date with January, February,

by Bill Russ
on December 23, 2012

St. Denis is Menlo Park’s most historical church

St. Denis is a church in Menlo Park that has popped up in a numerous places over the years. Its first incarnation came in 1853

by Linda Hubbard
on December 23, 2012