Month: September 2017

First hand report on Mexico City earthquake by Dr. Janise Rodgers of Menlo Park-based GeoHazards International

Editor's note: We interviewed Brian Tucker of Menlo Park-based GeoHazards International a couple of years ago about the risk of earthquakes in populated areas of

by Linda Hubbard
on September 21, 2017

Sacred Heart School camera captures photos of possible mountain lion that turns out to be a raccoon

Update as of Sept. 21: The Atherton Police Department reached out to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife yesterday after receiving information of a possible

by Linda Hubbard
on September 20, 2017

“I Superstar” children’s talent competition set for Sunday, September 24

“I Superstar” Children’s Talent Competition is dedicated to providing a stage for young children in San Francisco Bay Area. The contestants will compete in the

by Contributed Content
on September 19, 2017

Sociologist Cecilia Ridgeway studies status hierarchies and how they impact our lives

Menlo Park resident Cecilia Ridgeway grew up in a Los Angeles suburb that was a melting pot of sorts, "bringing people together from very different

by Linda Hubbard
on September 19, 2017

Friends of the Library book sale set for September 23-24

The Friends of the Menlo Park Library will hold a two-day book sale on September 23rd and 24th, featuring thousands of books. The event will

by Contributed Content
on September 18, 2017

Bay Area author Mark Coggins talks about his novel, Runoff, at Mystery Reader’s Club

The Mystery Reader's Club invites the greater community to join them when they welcome local author Mark Coggins on Sept. 20 at 7:00 pm at

by Contributed Content
on September 18, 2017

Filoli’s Autumn Festival will be held on September 23

 Filoli will hold its annual Autumn Festival on September 23, running from from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, followed by Autumn Afterglow (included) from 4:00

by Contributed Content
on September 17, 2017

Spotted: Car ends up in front yard of Alameda de las Pulgas house

A resident who lives on the Alameda de las Pulgas captured the action this morning around 8:00 am when a driver lost control of a

by Linda Hubbard
on September 17, 2017

Menlo Park residents participate in Coastal Cleanup Day along San Francisquito Creek

Menlo Park resident John Donald was among those who gathered Saturday morning for the annual Coastal Cleanup, focusing on San Francisquito Creek which empties into

by Linda Hubbard
on September 16, 2017

Atherton focuses on Middlefield Road bicycle lane improvement project

The Town of Atherton's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan outlines priorities for bicycle and pedestrian improvements throughout the town over the next 10 to 15

by Contributed Content
on September 16, 2017