Month: January 2021

Learn what happened in Menlo Park when the Spanish flu hit in 1918

Editor's note: One year ago today, a Bay Area resident flew in from Wuhan, China, whose residents were in the throes of an outbreak caused

by Linda Hubbard
on January 24, 2021

Free food locker in downtown Menlo Park is result of charity trumping anger

What started as a theft has been transformed into a free food locker for hungry people thanks to Menlo Park resident Xan Craven. She explains: “Last

by Linda Hubbard
on January 23, 2021

Siblings recall decade when their father owned Caldwell’s General Store in Woodside

For a decade in the '50s, Caldwell's General Store was located at the corner of Woodside and Canada Roads, operated by the dashing Emott Caldwell.

by Linda Hubbard
on January 22, 2021

A day when the sun and rain play tag-your-it

Evening update: Another dribble making it 0.14" with a year-to-date of 1.66". Just like the last time it rained this year on January 4, this

by Linda Hubbard
on January 22, 2021

Spotted: Bernie Sanders meme at Flea Street Cafe

The Bernie Sanders meme that's taking the internet by storm has landed (so to speak) in Menlo Park at Flea Street Cafe which urges patrons

by Linda Hubbard
on January 22, 2021

Residents urged to be alert to COVID-19 vaccine scams

San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen M. Wagstaffe today advised San Mateo County residents to be alert for scams related to the distribution of COVID-19

by Contributed Content
on January 21, 2021

Hear the noted Civil Rights leaders Susan Burton on January 25

From tragedy to addiction and incarceration, and finally release and recovery, Susan Burton is recognized as one of the New Civil Rights Leaders. Meet her

by Contributed Content
on January 21, 2021

Drawings inspired by the inauguration of President Joe Biden

Drawings that Lisa Van Dusen posts on Facebook are among our favorites, so it's not surprising that she delightfully captured Amanda Gorman who, at age

by Linda Hubbard
on January 20, 2021

San Mateo County Health Officer Scott Morrow issues new statement about COVID-19 and vaccine status

San Mateo County Health Officer Scott Morrow issued lengthy new statement on January 19 about the current COVID-19 surge and the status of vaccines, among

by Linda Hubbard
on January 20, 2021