Month: May 2017

Stand Up for Public Schools Day is May 10

We got an email from Cindy Folker, the Executive Director of M-A's Foundation for the Future: "You probably heard that Silicon Valley Foundation is not

by Contributed Content
on May 9, 2017

Erin Cooke works to implement SFO’s sustainability goals

Menlo Park resident Erin Cooke doesn't just talk the talk, she walks the walk. Or more accurately, she bikes to Caltrain, hops off at Millbrae and

by Linda Hubbard
on May 8, 2017

Spotted: Goats waiting patiently for more grass to munch at Sharon Hills Park

The goats arrived last week for their annual task of clearing the grass at steep Sharon Hills Park. And boy do they have their work

by Linda Hubbard
on May 8, 2017

Rents in Menlo Park remain in the stratosphere

Menlo posted an average rent of $3,700 in April, according to the latest research by RENTCafé. "It edges out cities like San Francisco or San

by Linda Hubbard
on May 7, 2017

Kites fly high in the sky at Bedwell Bayfront Park

Yesterday was Kite Day in Menlo Park and families gathered at Bedwell Bayfront Park to test their kite flying skills. The annual event was co-sponsored by

by Linda Hubbard
on May 7, 2017

First Sunday in May brings new seasonal treats to Menlo Park Farmers Market

A sunny Sunday morning brought some new choices to the Menlo Park Farmers Market. The opening of commercial salmon season at Pigeon Point meant Pietro

by Linda Hubbard
on May 7, 2017

Photographer Stuart Jacobson in taking part in Silicon Valley Open Studios this weekend

By his own account, Menlo Park resident Stuart Jacobson loves taking photos of wildlife and making big prints. "But my landscapes are probably more successful

by Linda Hubbard
on May 6, 2017

M-A’s buildOn team is raising money to build a school in Haiti

Three members of Menlo-Atherton High School's buildOn team — (left to right, Claire Lange-McPherson, Megan McDonnell and Makayla Gage — were selling baked goods near Draeger's

by Linda Hubbard
on May 6, 2017