Month: January 2015

Zero rain in Menlo Park for second January in a row

Once upon a time it rained during January in Menlo Park. But not this year. Or last year either. Not one drop was recorded, although there were

by Linda Hubbard
on January 31, 2015

Robert Rhodes transforms his passion for trail running into a business, Bay Trailrunners

Robert Rhodes has been a familiar face behind the bar at the Village Pub in Woodside off and on for a dozen years. Recently, on a

by Linda Hubbard
on January 30, 2015

Photographer Barry Fleisher finds big construction project — almost in his backyard

When we first visited with Menlo Park-based photographer Barry Fleisher in July, 2014, he talked about his growing interest in photographing construction sites. Now he's found

by Linda Hubbard
on January 29, 2015

League of Women Voters public meeting on SAFER Bay on Jan. 28 focuses on tidal flooding

Almost 6,000 parcels and critical infrastructure (e.g. waste water treatment plants and transportation corridors)  in southern San Mateo County and Palo Alto are vulnerable to

by Contributed Content
on January 28, 2015

Menlo Park Police Department reports service and crime statistics for 2014

Two years ago, the Menlo Park community was facing rising gang crime and shootings in the Belle Haven neighborhood. At that time, the City made

by Contributed Content
on January 28, 2015

Eats & Beats fundraiser for GAIA’s work in Malawi set for Feb. 8 at Trinity Church in Menlo Park

Don your African prints (your own or buy  at the door) to enjoy an evening of fun and inspiration featuring: African food African music & dance featuring

by Contributed Content
on January 27, 2015

Spotted: Seahawks fan comes out of hiding with big front porch banner

We wonder if this big Seattle Seahawks banner - spotted on Bay Laurel - proclaiming a fan's season ticket status would have been hung during

by Linda Hubbard
on January 27, 2015

Local author Jan Ellison’s debut novel, A Small Indiscretion, is spotlighted at Kepler’s

When she first started writing, the current front window display in Kepler’s Bookstore would have been all but inconceivable to Jan Ellison. A Small Indiscretion,

by Sheri Baer
on January 26, 2015

Master Chef Junior participant Mia Wurster celebrates with Oak Knoll Co-Principal Kristen Gracia

In last Tuesday's episode of Master Chef Junior, participant — and Menlo Park resident — Mia Wurster exited the show, losing the alligator challenge. But there was still reason to

by Linda Hubbard
on January 25, 2015

Sea urchins are the stars at today’s Menlo Park Farmers’ Market

Pietro Parravano is selling sea urchins at the Menlo Park Farmers' Market this morning for $9.95 a pound. He was explaining to customers that they are

by Linda Hubbard
on January 25, 2015