Year: 2015

M-A’s canned food drive another resounding success

Menlo-Atherton High School leadership teacher Michael Amoroso emailed us a report of this year's canned food drive, which culminated on Dec. 5 with distribution day: "We

by Linda Hubbard
on December 18, 2015

Spotted: A whole lot of Christmas on Hobart Street

We think "too much Christmas" is a bit judgmental, so we're going with a "whole lot of Christmas" which is once again on display on

by Linda Hubbard
on December 17, 2015

Buying a Christmas tree from the Cozzolino family takes on special meaning this holiday season

An article in the San Francisco Chronicle last Friday got us motivated to go over the hill to Half Moon Bay where the Cozzolino Christmas

by Linda Hubbard
on December 16, 2015

Menlo Park-based artist Alice Weil’s current exhibit benefits Ronald McDonald House

“Chasing Light and Reflection,” a collection of oil and acrylic paintings inspired by Alice Weil's passion — rolling hills and​ majestic oaks — takes on additional meaning

by Linda Hubbard
on December 15, 2015

Menlo Park Fire Protection District reminds residents to be safe during the holiday season

The Menlo Park Fire Protection District working in conjunction with Exponent Failure Analysis conducted their Annual Holiday Fire Safety Demonstration today, using live fire simulations to address the accidental ignition

by Linda Hubbard
on December 14, 2015

Are you ready for El Niño? Find out at a storm and flood preparedness meeting

Officials predict severe El Niño storm events and flooding this winter. Residents and businesses are invited to attend a community meeting on December 17 from 7:00

by Contributed Content
on December 14, 2015

Wind, rain, sunshine – a heady mix of changing weather in Menlo Park

Update Monday morning, Dec. 14: InMenlo weather watcher Bill Russ found another .15" in his backyard gauge, bringing the season-to-date to 4.6". When we were

by Linda Hubbard
on December 13, 2015

Kitka presents Wintersongs at St. Bede’s on December 13

The annual Wintersongs tour of women's vocal ensemble, Kitka, includes a stop in Menlo Park at Arts at St. Bede's on December 13 at 4:00

by Contributed Content
on December 12, 2015

Spotted: Locals making signs against gun violence

A group of about 25 area residents gathered in Menlo Park earlier today to paint signs in support for an end to gun violence. Among the

by Linda Hubbard
on December 12, 2015

WyshMe promises to make gift buying easier – and more fun – this holiday season and beyond

Menlo Park resident Bruce Bower and his business partner Cole Paterson have come up with a web and mobile-based service that they say will simplify

by Linda Hubbard
on December 11, 2015