Month: February 2014

Heads up to local walkers and runners – Dish closed Sunday, Feb. 16 until 1:00 pm

Nico Freccia of the 21st Amendment Brewery talks beer at Left Bank in Menlo Park

A theater major at Northwestern who came west to pursue an acting career, Nico Freccia got his first taste of the hospitality industry like many

Remembering Shirley Temple Black, the gracious children’s theater ticket taker

Growing up in Menlo Park, I, along with what seemed like the whole neighborhood, attended children's plays, I think performed at Sequoia High School. What

The tale of Two Menlos on display at the Menlo Park Library through February

During the month of February, a display at the Menlo Park Library entrance will feature the recently signed Friendship Agreement between the City of Menlo

Wow! More rain means a flowing creek and green grass

Here's a sight that Menlo Park residents haven't seen for awhile — San Francisquito Creek flowing steadily over a number of days and green grass sprouting

Lauren Heller’s world revolves around competitive sports – and that’s just fine with her

Lauren Heller is one very focused eighth grader with much of her world revolving around her athletic pursuits. She's on Vision, a nationally-ranked volleyball club, works

Pitter patter on the roof overnight in Menlo Park

An additional .25" to report for the overnight rainfall. I am now at 3.95" for the season that started July 1, 2013. We are inching

Genomic consequences of climate change is Cafe Scientifique topic on Feb. 11

Global climate change translates into an increase in ocean temperatures and ocean acidification, with far-reaching consequences. In a new Cafe Scientifique talk,, Giacomo Bernardi will explore

Love is in the hair – easy to make Valentines accessories

Editor’s note:  Here's another creative idea for Valentines Day, thanks to Menlo Park resident Alexis Murphy. You can get other ideas from her website Jac ‘o

Saturday AM rain makes it 1 1/2 inches in past week

An additional .5" in my gauge this morning. That is 3.7" season-to-date and 1.5" for this week. Front and back yards all over Menlo are