Month: February 2019

If you don’t like the weather, wait 15 minutes

The Midwestern adage about "if you don't like the weather, just wait 15 minutes," has been true in Menlo Park the past few days —

by Linda Hubbard
on February 16, 2019

Art Ventures Gallery’s series on Stanford’s Climate-Energy Investment kicks off with artist Michael Killen

Dr. Katharina Powers has announced the Art Ventures Gallery Speaker Series: Stanford’s Climate-Energy Investment In Perspective: Art, Politics, and Science. This nine-day art and speaker

by Linda Hubbard
on February 15, 2019

Rain overnight – thunder and lightning during the day

What weather you are experiencing may have a lot to do with where you are within our micro-climate. One half of the Dish this morning

by Linda Hubbard
on February 15, 2019

Speaking of Valentine’s Day, what are the origins of romantic love?

People celebrating Valentine’s Day can thank Plato for the notion that their partner is their soulmate and other half, says Stanford scholar Robert Pogue Harrison

by Alex Shashkevich
on February 14, 2019

Wind howls and the rain pounds down overnight

Gusty winds, along with more rain, were in the weather forecast, and the prediction proved accurate. "Another .85” overnight," emailed InMenlo weather watcher Bill Russ.

by Linda Hubbard
on February 14, 2019

Hillview students team with preschoolers at the Early Learning Center on art projects

Hillview Middle School art teacher Anna Kogan took her students across town on a field trip to visit the three through five-year-olds at the district's

by Parke Treadway
on February 13, 2019

Rain creates roaring San Francisquito Creek with high winds continuing

This latest storm has been sufficient to get San Francisquito Creek roaring along, although well below the San Mateo Drive bike bridge. Good to see

by Linda Hubbard
on February 13, 2019

Artist Mitchell Johnson extends downtown exhibit of his paintings

Originally set to close yesterday, Mitchell Johnson is extending his exhibit of paintings through Feb. 16. Hours are 11:30 am to 5:30 pm with the

by Linda Hubbard
on February 13, 2019

In conversation with Parkland survivor turned gun control activist David Hogg

On Thursday, February 14, we celebrate Valentines Day. Tragically, this year, it also marks the one-year anniversary of the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas

by Ray Mueller
on February 12, 2019

Residents urged to prepare for next storm by keeping storm drains leaf free

With the National Weather Service forecasting more rain accompanied by high winds arriving Wednesday with continued showers though the weekend, residents are encouraged to keep

by Contributed Content
on February 12, 2019