Month: August 2017

Barry Fleisher and his camera head coastside to catch fishermen at their work

When we asked Menlo Park-based photographer Barry Fleisher how he shifted from chronicling the construction of the new Lucile Packard Children's Hospital to capturing fishermen

by Linda Hubbard
on August 31, 2017

It’s a wrap – Santa Cruz Avenue sidewalks are complete

Menlo Park City Council members were joined by Menlo Park City School District officials this morning for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of

by Linda Hubbard
on August 31, 2017

Menlo Park Kiwanis Club announces September speakers

A returning veteran, an author, and directors of two non-profit services will speak at Menlo Park Kiwanis Club meetings in September. September 5 Paul Limson

by Contributed Content
on August 30, 2017

Sonia Arrison explores the impact of radical human longevity – and its intersection with technology

[caption id="attachment_56175" align="alignnone" width="580"] Author Sonia Arrison is a futurest and expert on the impact of technology on the future and society. Photographed at her

by Linda Hubbard
on August 30, 2017

Carol Mayer Marshall starts organization to help women get elected or appointed to office

Ask Menlo Park resident Carol Mayer Marshall who she is and her answer is swift: "I'm a politician and a feminist and an attorney." She's

by Linda Hubbard
on August 29, 2017

Valpo Fun Run set for Sunday, September 17

Menlo School and Sacred Heart Prep are hosting the fourth annual Valpo Fun Run, a 5k community run through the streets of Atherton, on September

by Contributed Content
on August 29, 2017

Author Donia Bijan is featured at First Friday event on Sept. 1

Author and Menlo Park resident Donia Bijan will appear at the next First Friday on September 1st at Woodside's Town Hall (2955 Woodside Road). Donia's

by Linda Hubbard
on August 28, 2017

Thousands attempt to beat the heat at Saturday’s Facebook County Fair

The Facebook County Fair held Saturday proved to be a popular event, so much so that the Menlo Park Police Department issued an alert at

by Linda Hubbard
on August 28, 2017

Free folk/Indie pop concert hosted by Menlo Park Library on Sept. 2

The Menlo Park Library will host a free concert at the City Council Chambers (701 Laurel Street) on September 2, at 11:00 am, featuring local

by Contributed Content
on August 28, 2017

Menlo Park Fire District sponsored National Urban Search and Rescue Team heads for Texas

Members of Task Force 3, one of eight California State Office of Emergency Services (Cal-OES) Task Forces and one of 28 Federal Emergency Management Agency

by Contributed Content
on August 27, 2017