Month: March 2020

Other ways to “stay safe” – and lighten the load on emergency responders

In addition to social distancing, we can all make a big impact on the load on our emergency responders and health care system by preventing

by Peter Carpenter
on March 28, 2020

Drizzle last through the morning in Menlo Park

There were a lot of puddles spotted on a neighborhood walk in the Menlo Park this morning under a slight drizzle. Reports InMenlo weather watcher

by Linda Hubbard
on March 28, 2020

An important letter to residents from Menlo Park Mayor Cecilia Taylor about COVID-19

Dear Residents of Menlo Park, Your patience, courtesy and adherence to the shelter in place order are very much appreciated. We are living a new

by Contributed Content
on March 28, 2020

Here are some diversions that may help pass the time while you shelter-in-place

Think the streets of Menlo Park are quiet? For some armchair travel, take a look at how some of the world's top tourist destinations look

by Linda Hubbard
on March 27, 2020

Be on the alert for scams related to COVID-19 urges SMC District Attorney

Today, San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen M. Wagstaffe advised San Mateo County residents and businesses to be alert for scams related to the novel

by Contributed Content
on March 27, 2020

Menlo Park closes additional recreation facilities, urges better social distancing

To reduce crowds at local parks and help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Menlo Park is taking additional safety measures and closing

by Contributed Content
on March 27, 2020

Ideas to bring some brightness to your shelter-in-place neighborhood here in Menlo Park

From Julie Hayes: "Looks like Friday, March 27, will be rain free [with maybe some showers on] Saturday, March 28, so get ready to chalk

by Linda Hubbard
on March 26, 2020

Observations from a shopping trip to Safeway on El Camino Real

We've not been to the Safeway on El Camino in Menlo Park since the shelter-in-place order was issued on March 16. Our experience this morning

by Linda Hubbard
on March 26, 2020

Rep. Anna Eshoo to hold Tele-Town Hall Meeting the evening of March 26

On Thursday, March 26, from 7:35 to 8:35 pm PDT, Rep. Anna Eshoo will hold a Tele-Town Hall Meeting to update constituents on what Congress

by Linda Hubbard
on March 26, 2020

Spotted: Signs-of-the-times #4 – “long reach hoses”

When parked for a red light near the Shell Station on El Camino, we spotted this sign assuring people that the pumping hoses were long

by Linda Hubbard
on March 26, 2020