Month: May 2021

Summer jazz concerts return to Portola Vineyards

The jazz concerts held on the beautiful grounds of Portola Vineyards is one of our favorite summer traditions. Like most everything else, they weren't held

by Linda Hubbard
on May 31, 2021

Spotted: Fabulous tasting Corn Agnolotti at Camper

Chef Greg Kuzia-Carmel has created another fabulous pasta—Brentwood Corn Agnolotti, Puffed Sorghum, Ricotta Salt, Chives, Grilled Sweet Corn—that managing partner Logan Levant confirms will be

by Linda Hubbard
on May 31, 2021

Get electric bike discounts through Peninsula Clean Energy

Peninsula Clean Energy has launched the “E-Bikes for Everyone” program, which includes significant discounts to qualified San Mateo County residents for the purchase of a

by Contributed Content
on May 30, 2021

Learn about gardening with kids on June 2

Start the next generation of gardeners from the ground up on Wednesday, June 2, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. We’ll talk about planting choices, garden

by Contributed Content
on May 30, 2021

Woodside Vineyards is on the move; barrel tastings this weekend and next

After 46 years in Woodside and 12 in Menlo Park, Woodside Vineyards will be moving to San Carlos. The lease between AutoVino and Facebook for

by Linda Hubbard
on May 29, 2021

City of Menlo Park budget workshop set for June 1

Join City of Menlo Park staff from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, June 1, for a budget workshop to see in detail what is included

by Contributed Content
on May 29, 2021

Spotted: 1940s era Cadillac Coupe

We spotted what we think (via web search) is a 1940s Cadillac Coupe near Oak Knoll School this morning while out walking the dog. The

by Linda Hubbard
on May 29, 2021

Menlo Park startup Switchbackr aims to meet your outdoor gear needs cost effectively

Menlo Park native Alex Friedman (Laurel/Encinal/M-A) didn't go far for college, selecting Stanford. There he became friends with Sasha Landauer. "We met on a surfing

by Linda Hubbard
on May 28, 2021

Spotted: Snowy egret in pond at Sharon Park

This snowy egret drew a crowd of admirers shortly before noon yesterday at the pond in Sharon Park. He's been there for awhile as we've

by Linda Hubbard
on May 28, 2021

Changes in leadership at Menlo Park Fire and at Menlo-Atherton High School

At the May 20, 2021 meeting of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District Board, Deputy Chief Mike Schaffer (pictured right) was named interim Fire Chief

by Linda Hubbard
on May 27, 2021