Month: April 2020

Overnight rain forecast to continue through the day

It rained most of the night, and InMenlo weather watcher Bill Russ reported earlier this morning: ".3” last night. Now 7.75” season to date. I

by Linda Hubbard
on April 5, 2020

Spotted: “Signs-of-the-times” #6: Thankful tree

Menlo Park resident Alison Blank spotted this sign when taking a neighborhood walk on Cotton St.The signs were blowing in the wind, but they were

by Linda Hubbard
on April 5, 2020

Blue ribbons adorn trees/fences to cheer on hospital workers

One block of Stanford Ave. in the University Heights neighborhood is sporting blue ribbons in a number of front yards, a gesture started by one

by Linda Hubbard
on April 4, 2020

Menlo Mystery: Where did the wild turkeys near downtown come from?

We're hoping that there are some wild turkey experts out there who can explain where these wild turkey could have come from before setting up

by Linda Hubbard
on April 4, 2020

Neighborhood walking: Stroll around Atherton on an April evening

Emailed Laura Pitchford: "I had a pretty stellar stroll around Atherton tonight" [April 3]. We selected photos that caught our attention for being a bit

by Linda Hubbard
on April 4, 2020

Bedwell Bayfont Park is now closed

We admit to being a bit confused about how people who never ventured out to nearby parks are now flocking to them. After the notice

by Linda Hubbard
on April 3, 2020

Neighborhood walking: Bright and cheerful walkway on Corinne Dr.

We got a tip from Portola Valley resident Sarah Lucas (who has a new blog, more about that to come) about a friend of hers,

by Linda Hubbard
on April 3, 2020

New Bay Area public health recommendation to cover the face when leaving home

Menlo Park City Council member Betsy Nash emails: "Bay Area health officials are recommending residents cover their nose and mouth with cloth when leaving home

by Linda Hubbard
on April 3, 2020

So long Big Dish – hope to see you again soon

The news spread quickly last night: Stanford was closing the Big Dish area as of 5:00 today. That caused this regular Dish walker to do

by Linda Hubbard
on April 3, 2020

Support local restaurants, coffee shops by ordering take out or delivery

We felt lucky last Saturday night as we sheltered-in-place while eating delicious roast chicken from Selby's delivered via DoorDash. Selby's is part of the locally-owned

by Linda Hubbard
on April 2, 2020