Month: June 2020

Hundreds of families walk along the Alameda in support of Black Lives Matter

Hundreds of families turned out this morning along the Alameda in Menlo Park to support Black Lives Matter. Organized by Krista Todd, Erin Valdez and Laurel

by Linda Hubbard
on June 20, 2020

Spotted: Lulu’s and Lutticken’s restaurants supporting children’s march in Menlo Park

Both Lulu's and Lutticken's had treats for the marchers in today's peaceful children's walk to support Black Lives Matter — churro tastes and water, respectively.

by Linda Hubbard
on June 20, 2020

Orchid Whisperer Bruce Rogers shares growing advice on June 22

The Orchid Whisperer author Bruce Rogers will share his tips and even take a virtual look at your plants on Monday, June 22, from 7:00

by Contributed Content
on June 20, 2020

Viewpoint: Black Lives Matter – the daily fight for racial justice and sustainability

The events of the past few weeks have underscored how much we all need to support the difficult work of dismantling systemic racism in our

by Diane Bailey
on June 19, 2020

Spotted: Store closing sign at Edwards Luggage in the Shopping Center

Edwards Luggage, one of the original tenants at the Stanford Shopping Center is closing by August 1st or sooner. Founded by brothers Arthur and Edward

by Linda Hubbard
on June 19, 2020

Menlo Park Police Chief Dave Bertini announces his retirement, agrees to serve through transition

Menlo Park Police Chief Dave Bertini announced during the City Council’s June 18 special meeting, his intention to retire effective July 31. However, following a

by Contributed Content
on June 19, 2020

Expanded openings as County shifts to focus on individual behavior rather business categories

With the completion of the variance process with the State of California, San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow has issued a new order

by Linda Hubbard
on June 18, 2020

Spotted: ‘Please take one!’ at Menlo Botanica at Allied Arts Guild

We stopped at the Allied Art Guild today and were greeted by a lovely bouquet outside of Menlo Botanica, inviting us to "Please take one!."

by Linda Hubbard
on June 18, 2020

Two opportunities to discuss the book Exit West on June 18 & 20

Menlo Park Library is partnering with Kepler's Books and Magazines for a Community Reads @ Home program. We invite you to join us in reading

by Contributed Content
on June 18, 2020

Menlo Park Mayor Cecilia Taylor to host interactive tele town hall on policing today at 4:00 pm

Menlo Park Mayor Cecilia Taylor is hosting an interactive tele town hall on policing. It will be followed by a special Menlo Park City Council

by Linda Hubbard
on June 18, 2020