Year: 2020

Light moments and activism amidst the pandemic emerge as themes for 2020

What caught InMenlo readers' attention this year is, not surprisingly, staying up-to-date about the growing pandemic balanced with the many whimsical acts by local residents

by Linda Hubbard
on December 31, 2020

Overnight rain falls on Menlo Park again

Like three days ago, overnight rain fell on Menlo Park. "It was another 0.05", reports InMenlo weather watcher Dennis Nugent, "the same amount as on

by Linda Hubbard
on December 31, 2020

Get foxy in the new year at First Friday event

Bill Leikam, known as "the Fox Guy," presents A Year with the Urban Gray Fox  at Woodside Arts and Culture Committee's next First Friday on

by Contributed Content
on December 31, 2020

Support meals for frontline workers by donating to Meals of Gratitude

In March, Meals of Gratitude, an effort started by Flea Street Cafe owner Jesse Cool and local resident Holly Tabor, delivered the first 75 meals

by Linda Hubbard
on December 30, 2020

Minimum wage in Menlo Park increases to $15.25 for 2021

  On January 1, 2021, the local minimum wage in Menlo Park will increase by $0.25 to $15.25 per hour. The official Notice to Employees

by Contributed Content
on December 30, 2020

Grants from $5,000 to $25,000 available to small businesses and non-profits

The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provides micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19

by Contributed Content
on December 29, 2020

Spotted: Menlo Park Legends donating gifts to Ronald McDonald House

Earlier this month, the Menlo Park Legends facilitated its first ever Legends Giving Day. With over 60 families participating, the Legends generated an entire minivan

by Linda Hubbard
on December 29, 2020

Rainbow brightens up Sharon Park Drive in Menlo Park

InMenlo contributing photographer Robb Most spotted a string rainbow just before Christmas in the Sharon Heights neighorhood. We followed up with homeowner Jay Crim who

by Linda Hubbard
on December 28, 2020

Rain pounds the rooftops overnight in Menlo Park

Heavy rain overnight pound Menlo Park rooftops, leaving puddles behind. "My digital gauge showed another 0.05" for a year to date of 1.17", reported InMenlo

by Linda Hubbard
on December 28, 2020

Winter class registration is open in Menlo Park

A new year means new beginnings. What better way to start it off by joining a new class! Although, we are still in the midst

by Contributed Content
on December 28, 2020