Month: September 2022

Frank Lloyd Wright home in Atherton will be lovingly restored

Given that it showed the wear and tear of years, some may have viewed the Mathews house — designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and constructed

by Linda Hubbard
on September 19, 2022

Hear readings from banned books on September 22

In recognition of Banned Books Week, come to the Menlo Park Library for an after-hours event celebrating your freedom to read on Thursday, September 22,

by Contributed Content
on September 19, 2022

Learn how to cook Salvadoran pupusas on September 22

Learn to cook delicious pupusas with Menlo Park Library's live, chef-led virtual cooking class—right in your own kitchen — on Thursday, September 22, from 4:00

by Contributed Content
on September 19, 2022

Late afternoon/evening rain adds to year-to date rainfall total

The clouds that gathered late afternoon yesterday yielded more rain before the clock struck midnight. InMenlo weather watcher Dennis Nugent's digital rain gauged recorded .39

by Linda Hubbard
on September 19, 2022

Climate discussions launched with coalition of citizens and local nonprofits

Menlo Park’s response to a changing climate was the topic of discussion at a new series of Community Collaboration Sessions last week, where 30 citizens

by Contributed Content
on September 18, 2022

Rain and wind pay a visit to Menlo Park

Watching a rainy 49ers game while looking out at sunny skies mid-afternoon in Menlo Park demonstrates the Bay Area's microclimates. The rain came down on

by Linda Hubbard
on September 18, 2022

Human Rights Watch hosts program on September 21 — get tickets now

Atherton resident Gloria Principe is a  member of Human Rights Watch’s Silicon Valley Committee. She emails: "Human Rights Watch (HRW) is an independent, international organization

by Contributed Content
on September 17, 2022

Webb Ranch marks its 100th year as a “small family farm”

The "small family farm" that has graced the Peninsula on 300 acres off Alpine Road is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Started by George Webb in

by Linda Hubbard
on September 17, 2022

Kitchen Table Chat: Color of Law – Belle Haven and Education is topic on September 18

Join a discussion of city activities and policies that affect the Belle Haven neighborhood at the Belle Haven branch (413 Ivy Drive) of the Menlo

by Contributed Content
on September 17, 2022

Governor Newsom signs Senator Becker’s climate bills

Governor Newsom (right) signed Senator Josh Becker’s climate bills today, making the three key measures law that take effect January 1. These include the centerpiece

by Contributed Content
on September 16, 2022