Year: 2014

Looking back on 2014: Top posts #11 to 20

Here’s what captured the attention of InMenlo readers during 2014. Results include only posts that went live during the past 12 months. The top 10

by Linda Hubbard
on December 31, 2014

Reviewing Menlo Park’s rainfall at the end of the calendar year, mid-way through the season

Happy New Year to all the InMenlo readers. With no rain in sight today, I feel confident providing a rain report as of 12-31-2014. My

by Bill Russ
on December 31, 2014

Looking back on 2014: InMenlo popular posts #21-25

It’s time to look back on what captured InMenlo readers’ attention over the past year. We’ve previously looked at the top 20 posts, but this

by Linda Hubbard
on December 30, 2014

George Burns tribute show takes place on January 3

The community is invited to witness a joking, singing, dancing George Burns live and in concert, as performed by Duffy Hudson. The free show is presented by

by Contributed Content
on December 29, 2014

M-A freshman participates in state science fair showcasing his safe flight simulator program

Some students spend their free time playing sports, reading, watching TV, or any number of relaxing activities. Others, however, such as Menlo-Atherton High School freshman Patrick

by Joey Ellefritz
on December 28, 2014

A plea to get medical/health records on mobile phones

About two and a half years ago the daughter of a good friend of mine, Emily Benatar, lost her life to bacterial meningitis. She was 19, a

by Peggy Propp
on December 26, 2014

Wishing everyone in Menlo Park and Atherton a Merry Christmas!

For our Christmas post, we're spotlighting a grapevine Christmas tree made by long time Menlo Park resident Marcia Friedly. She explains: "The grapevine is on

by Linda Hubbard
on December 25, 2014

Santa Claus comes calling to west Menlo Park

A west Menlo Park holiday tradition is a neighborhood party held in conjunction with a tree lighting in Pam and Oscar Salvatierra's front yard. This year both

by Linda Hubbard
on December 24, 2014

Tokyo Subway owners say “farewell” this Christmas Eve

After three decades in Menlo Park, Toshio and Sakiko Akabori are closing Tokyo Subway after lunch today and looking forward to retirement. "We truly appreciate

by Linda Hubbard
on December 24, 2014

Luminarias light up Menlo Park streets thanks to Jim Schott and his neighbors

For the past two Christmas Eves, around 900 luminarias have lined three streets off of Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park — Cotton, Hobart and Hillview. And

by Linda Hubbard
on December 23, 2014