Month: July 2015

Catching up with Menlo Charity Horse Show founding committee member Nancy Robinson

Nancy Robinson smiles when people ask her how long she thinks she'll be involved with horses. "Guess they don't understand that once you're hooked it's

by Linda Hubbard
on July 31, 2015

4th grade girls basketball team from Menlo Park shines on national stage

Last Sunday (July 26) the CA CRUSH TNT, a 4th grade girls basketball team from Menlo Park, was crowned National Runner-up Champions (second in the nation) at the AAU 4th

by Linda Hubbard
on July 30, 2015

City of Menlo Park announces the availability of funds for new affordable rental housing developments in Menlo Park

Approximately $7.8 million in Below Market Rate housing funds is available under this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to support the acquisition, rehabilitation or new

by Contributed Content
on July 30, 2015

Former Menlo Oaks resident recalls growing up in the same neighborhood as Gayle King

Did you know that Gayle King, CBS This Morning co-anchor (and, of course, Oprah's best friend), lived in Menlo Oaks during the late 60s through early

by Tamera White
on July 29, 2015

Spotted: New ducklings at Sharon Park lake

There's a new crop of ducklings plying the water at Sharon Park. We counted 5 fuzzy heads earlier this week and Menlo Park photographer Frances

by Linda Hubbard
on July 29, 2015

Menlo Park resident Jonathan Nash participates in National Outdoor Leadership School

Menlo Park resident Jonathan Nash, 20, recently completed a semester course in New Zealand with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Nash and his coursemates

by Contributed Content
on July 28, 2015

August 4 is National Night Out – activities planned in Menlo Park and Atherton

National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” began in 1984 as an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie. It

by Contributed Content
on July 28, 2015

USGS public lecture on July 30 looks at Giant Cascadia Earthquake

The Giant Cascadia Earthquake of January 26, 1700: Detective Stories from North America and Japan is the subject of the next USGS free public lecture to be

by Contributed Content
on July 27, 2015

Checking out the newly ADA compliant Dutch Goose

Since opening in 1966, The Dutch Goose has been an iconic landmark  in and around Menlo Park. This year it has a new look, inside and

by Kate Flanagan
on July 27, 2015

Menlo Park City Manager announces department-level staffing changes

City Manager Alex D. McIntyre announced several upcoming personnel changes at City Hall. The City of Menlo Park’s Assistant City Manager Starla Jerome-Robinson was honored

by Contributed Content
on July 26, 2015