Month: February 2018

Suspect in shooting incident turns himself in to Menlo Park Police

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, suspect José Gutierrez came into the Menlo Park Police Department to turn himself in regarding the shooting incident that occurred on

by Contributed Content
on February 28, 2018

Exploring the somewhat altered universe called The Buck’s Collection

If you ever eaten at Buck's in Woodside, you've probably wondered: "What's with all this stuff? Is it real — or fake?" The answer to

by Linda Hubbard
on February 28, 2018

Mid-Peninsula cities and Facebook are receiving 100% renewable electricity

Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley and Woodside are among the 14 cities in San Mateo County that are receiving 100% renewable electricity that is Green-e

by Contributed Content
on February 28, 2018

Laurel School 5th graders explore issue of ocean pollution

Earlier this month, Laurel School's fifth grade students engaged in a project-based learning (PBL) unit that integrated reading and writing with science and engineering, all

by Parke Treadway
on February 28, 2018

By the calendar it’s winter, but Windy Hill Open Space is in spring bloom

InMenlo contributing photographer Betsy Sergeant Snow hiked up Windy Hill Open Space Preserve last week, the first outing for her at one of the Peninsula's

by Linda Hubbard
on February 27, 2018

Yep, that was rain you heard last night in Menlo Park

The skies turned blue yesterday afternoon after the morning rain, but the clouds rolled back in around 10:00 pm producing another downpour. Emails InMenlo weather

by Linda Hubbard
on February 27, 2018

Changemaker: Menlo Park superintendent of schools Eric Burmeister

Most in my local community already knows this dynamic community leader: Erik Burmeister is the Menlo Park City School District‘s young and progressive Superintendent. His vision

by Andrea Potischman
on February 26, 2018

Fast moving rain storm hits Menlo Park Monday morning

Late sleepers would have missed this morning's rainstorm which hit its peak around the morning school and work commute. Emails InMenlo weather watcher Bill Russ:

by Linda Hubbard
on February 26, 2018

Advisory Districting Committee submits final recommendations, favors five voting districts

The Advisory Districting Committee presented its results to the Menlo Park City Council: A recommendation for dividing the City into five voting districts A recommendation

by Contributed Content
on February 26, 2018

Beltramo family, property owners of the Oasis, seek new operators for the restaurant

We've been asked to spread the word about Dan and Margaret Beltramo's interest in maintaining the site as a restaurant rather than redevelop the property.

by Linda Hubbard
on February 25, 2018