Month: February 2021

Yesterday’s rain yields to blue skies today

Rain started falling around 4:00 pm yesterday in Menlo Park and continued until around midnight. InMenlo rain watcher Dennis Nugent recorded 0.25" in his manual

by Linda Hubbard
on February 12, 2021

Join the Great Backyard Bird Count from February 12 to 15

Lots of people turned to birdwatching during the past year, seeking enjoyment and relaxation. Chickadees, cardinals, finches and other birds are doing their part to

by Linda Hubbard
on February 11, 2021

Attention walkers and cyclists – your feedback is needed

The City and County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) is updating its Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The Plan presents a new

by Linda Hubbard
on February 11, 2021

Two Menlo Park MDs start non-profit Invincikids

Menlo Park resident Singari Seshadri brought local non-profit Invincikids to our attention: "It was started by a team of pediatric anesthesiologists from Menlo Park who have

by Linda Hubbard
on February 10, 2021

Cal Water taking applications for its College Scholarship Program

Cal Water has opened the application period for its College Scholarship Program. Applications are being accepted through April 16. Since the Program launched in 2013,

by Linda Hubbard
on February 10, 2021

Spotted: Signs of spring – in February!

Charles Schmuck snapped these pretty pink blooms in the University Heights neigborhood of Menlo Park. As he points out, signs of spring in February has

by Linda Hubbard
on February 10, 2021

Peninsula youth take part in Valentines Road Rally combining fun and service

Vroom vroom!  A Valentines Road Rally last Saturday, February 6, offered some safe and socially distanced fun for the youth of the Church of Jesus

by Lynn Pieron
on February 9, 2021

Facebook launches information campaign about COVID-19 vaccine

One year after COVID-19 was declared a public health emergency, the vaccine is now top of mind for millions of Americans hoping to return to

by Contributed Content
on February 9, 2021

Spotted: Menlo fire fighters vaccinating people at San Mateo Expo Center

Last week, local firefighters from every Fire agency in San Mateo County, including Brian Berger from Menlo Fire (pictured), assisted the County Public Health and

by Contributed Content
on February 9, 2021

Dr. Clarence Jones in conversation with Menlo College provost and alum on February 11

In celebration of Black History Month, join Menlo College in conversation with Dr. Clarence Jones, Scholar in Residence at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Institute

by Contributed Content
on February 9, 2021