Month: June 2016

Mayor Frank Fahy, from sister city Galway, Ireland, visits Menlo Park

That Menlo Park was recording its hottest temperatures of the year — and well above average for this time of year — was not lost

by Linda Hubbard
on June 4, 2016

Beloved music teacher Mary Beckstrom retires from Laurel School

Twenty eight years ago, Menlo Park resident Mary Beckstrom took over as music enrichment teacher at Laurel School, thinking she'd do it for a few

by Linda Hubbard
on June 3, 2016

More on Marsh Road closure and channel repair from Atherton City Manager George Rodericks

Editor's note: The Town of Atherton City Manager George Rodericks posted the following on the town's website: Reminder: Marsh Road is closed from May 31 through

by Contributed Content
on June 3, 2016

Spotted: Happy seniors at Menlo-Atherton High School graduation ceremony

Amidst deafening air horns, rambunctious cheers, and a blazing afternoon sun, Menlo-Atherton High School held its 65th graduation ceremony at 4:00 pm on Thursday, June

by Caraline Albro
on June 3, 2016

Two Menlo Park soccer teams find success at the Davis World Cup Tournament

The Menlo Park Whiplash Girls under 14 and Menlo Park Gladiators Boys under 10 soccer teams both won in their respective divisions at the Davis

by Contributed Content
on June 2, 2016

1,000 student athletes contribute to best sports year ever for Menlo-Atherton High School

The 2015-2016 school year, which ended today, was the most successful year in Menlo-Atherton High School sports history. Twenty-four league championships. Six PAL meet/tournament championships. Four individual CCS

by Caraline Albro
on June 2, 2016

City of Menlo Park reacts to Marsh Road closure with additional measures

The City of Menlo Park  is working to manage the additional traffic on detour routes from the Town of Atherton’s Marsh Road retaining wall repair

by Contributed Content
on June 2, 2016

Kirk Waller brings his story telling talents to Menlo Park on June 4

On June 4, the Menlo Park Library will present an appearance by storyteller Kirk Waller, performing a program for adults which he calls Love, Loss,

by Contributed Content
on June 1, 2016

Golden State veggies and dip perfect for the Warriors

Leave it to Alexis Murphy to come up with the perfect dips to have for the first game of the NBA Championship, with the Golden

by Linda Hubbard
on June 1, 2016

Menlo Park Kiwanis Club awards $41,000 in scholarships to M-A graduating seniors

Eight outstanding Menlo-Atherton High School seniors received scholarships at the Kiwanis Club’s annual scholarship luncheon, Tuesday, May 24th, at the Allied Arts Guild. This year’s

by Judy Horst
on June 1, 2016