Month: May 2020

“Self-Care: Who’s Got Time for That?” is webinar topic on May 11

Self-care has become a big buzzword, but what can you do if you are short on time and funds? What if you are under stressful conditions,

How is your garden growing, Robb Most?

I enjoy this time of year because I love seeing the baby plants emerging from seed. My backyard is shaded most of the time so

Spotted: Rubber duckies with inspiring messages

Menlo Park resident Janet Bell walks her dog in her neighborhood and comes across inspiring messages thanks to rubber ducks. "The owners of this house

Spotted: Goats in Sharon Park near the top of Valpo hill

In a clear case of people-needing-entertainment, there was a small crowd gathered this morning, including walkers and mothers and kids, taking a look at the

Update on number of COVID-19 cases in Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley and Woodside

In  its weekly update, the San Mateo County Health Department released the number of COVID-19 cases as of May 8. The confirmed cases to date

Latest updates and re-openings plus some Mother’s Day suggestions

Here's an update about new offerings, re-openings and some Mother's Day suggestions. From Praveen Madan of Kepler’s Books: “We are super excited to announce the

Spotted: Congrats to M-A graduating senior

During COVID-19, it’s important to dispose of gloves, masks and medical waste properly

As concerns surrounding the coronavirus continue to grow, more and more people are increasing safety measures by wearing masks, gloves, and using disinfectant wipes in

Celebrating nurses with local roots on National Nurses Day – these three from Sacred Heart Schools

Today is National Nurses Day, the beginning of National Nurses Week, which extends to May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale aka "The Lady with

Spotted: Picking Valencia oranges for Second Harvest Food Bank

Menlo Park resident Barbara Kitchen has long been generous with Valencia oranges from her front yard tree, posting a sign at the end of the