Month: August 2019

Spotted: New M-A math teacher sporting Bears booster shirt

Dining in downtown Menlo Park last night, we spotted a man wearing a fun, Hawaiian themed shirt with the initials "M-A." Turns out he is

by Linda Hubbard
on August 31, 2019

Weekend Wayfarer: Sam McDonald County Park

In one respect, Sam McDonald County Park is empty. On a Sunday afternoon, on a five-mile loop, I ran into a total of zero people.

by Nathaniel Gerhard
on August 30, 2019

An appreciation of Jesse Cool and Flea Street Cafe on its 39th anniversary

I'm a long time fan of Flea Street Cafe, which owner Jesse Cool has shepherded through good times and bad before celebrating its 39th anniversary

by Linda Hubbard
on August 29, 2019

Mathitude programs continue to expand with new Math Engagement Clubs

Emails Paula Hamilton who started Mathitude in 2013 to further math engagement for children and teens: "We finished our Math Summer Refresh classes at Ladera

by Contributed Content
on August 29, 2019

Debra Meyerson chronicles how she discovered her new self following a stroke

As an academic, Stanford professor Debra Meyerson spent a career creating and sharing knowledge. Now following a severe stroke in 2010, she's not only continuing

by Linda Hubbard
on August 28, 2019

Kids invited to listen to books read by Menlo Park police officers on Aug. 30

Children and families are invited to meet their neighborhood police officers, eat pizza and bond over books on Friday, Aug. 30 from 6:30 to 7:45

by Contributed Content
on August 28, 2019

DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint planned for Aug. 31 in Menlo Park

The Menlo Park Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at an undisclosed location within the city limits

by Contributed Content
on August 28, 2019

Ice Bucket Challenge comes to Menlo-Atherton High School in support of parent who has ALS

M-A parent Kevin Heller was recently diagnosed with ALS. His son, Michael, is a junior on the Varsity water polo team, which took the the

by Linda Hubbard
on August 27, 2019

Spotted: NASA hosts Anna Eshoo and Nancy Pelosi at Women’s Equality Day event

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, astronaut Megan McArthur and several special guests, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, took part in

by Contributed Content
on August 27, 2019

How San Mateo County is moving towards opening more parks to dogs

Compared to other counties in the Bay Area, San Mateo is very restrictive when it comes to welcoming dogs to parks and open spaces. That

by Linda Hubbard
on August 26, 2019