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 list will be published tomorrow.

#11: Erin Paruszewski offers fitness and fellowship at The Dailey Method in Menlo Park

Erin’s goal is to be the best hour of each client’s day.

#12: Menlo Park ranks 5th among richest small cities in U.S.

Among 950 cities in its size group, Menlo Park takes fifth in Movoto ranking.

#13: Cherith Spicer’s Namesake Cheesecake keeps favorite Peninsula cheesecake recipe alive and well

Rickey’s cheesecake recipe is kept alive thanks to Cherith Spicer.

#14: MPPD investigating credit card fraud at Menalto Cleaners in Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park

Locals take notice when a popular local business gets investigated for fraud.

#15: West Nile Virus detected in mosquitos in Menlo Park – fogging scheduled for Aug. 11

Fogging was cause for concern in the affected neighborhoods.

#16: Café Zoë opens second location with fundraiser for local mental health nonprofit

It’s news when a popular cafe opens new location in Redwood City.

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

Fog didn’t deter Menlo Park runners from completing the popular race.

#18: Menlo School’s Mock Trial team wins state championship

Menlo’s prosecution team beat out three-time defending state champions LaReina High School from Ventura County.

#19: Atherton resident Jessica Bird named one of America’s top 10 youth volunteers of 2014

Jessica was selected from a field of more than 30,000 youth volunteers from across the country.

#20: Menlo Park-based USGS issues update on the West Napa earthquake that struck yesterday

When an earthquake strikes anywhere in the country reporters and citizens turn to USGS.

Top photo of Erin Paruszewski by Rebecca Flanagan; photo of Cherith Spicer by Scott R. Kline