Month: October 2014

Survivor Carissa Phelps is one of the featured speakers at Trinity Church program on human trafficking

When she was 12 years old, Carissa Phelps was trafficked. She tells that story in her book Runaway Girl. Today, armed with a PhD and

by Linda Hubbard
on October 20, 2014

Fleet Feet Menlo Park hosts 4th annual Ghost Run on Oct. 25

Fleet Feet Menlo Park owners Lisa Taggert and Jim Gothers are inviting all neighborhood critters, creatures, ghosts and goblins to participate in the store's 4th annual Ghost

by Linda Hubbard
on October 20, 2014

Halloween Hoopla takes place in downtown Menlo Park on Saturday, Oct. 25

The City of Menlo Park Community Services Department proudly presents the 2014 Halloween Hoopla on Saturday, October 25, sponsored by the Menlo Park Chamber of

by Contributed Content
on October 19, 2014

Menlo Park women shine at Nike Women’s Half Marathon today

Just in: photos of Menlo Park moms who completed the Nike Women's Half Marathon earlier today in San Francisco. They were among 25,000 participants. The overall winner

by Linda Hubbard
on October 19, 2014

Spotted: Friendly skeleton and side kick dog in west Menlo

On a morning walk in west Menlo Park, we spotted a waving skeleton (the grin is implied!) who had a dog of the same color

by Linda Hubbard
on October 19, 2014

M-A alums found online site that creates virtual closets that can be shared with friends

Have you ever dreamed of having your very own virtual closet? Do you ever want to share your outfits with friends? Well if you do,

by Kyra Sheeper
on October 18, 2014

Personal remembrance: A disappointed Giants fan 25 years ago today

When I was growing up in Menlo Park, the Giants moved to San Francisco. My extended family would attend games together, and my two uncles,

by Linda Hubbard
on October 17, 2014

St. Raymond Pumpkin Festival on tap today and tomorrow in Menlo Park

The St. Raymond Pumpkin Festival runs Friday, October 17 from 3:30 to 7:00 pm and Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission

by Linda Hubbard
on October 17, 2014

It all started with the Loma Prieta earthquake 25 years today for two fire fighters involved in search and rescue

Editor's note: The Loma Prieta earthquake struck at 5:04 pm on Oct. 17, 1989, recording a magnitude of 6.9.  Menlo Park sustained little damage, but

by Contributed Content
on October 17, 2014

Peninsula Volunteers presents sixth annual Baubles Bangles and Bags on Nov. 3

Over 150 beautiful new, gently used, and premier designer handbags will be available at Peninsula Volunteers, Inc.’s sixth annual Baubles Bangles and Bags luncheon to

by Contributed Content
on October 16, 2014