Month: April 2024

Stanford solar astrophysicist discusses what’s so special about the upcoming eclipse

Total solar eclipses happen when the moon passes directly in front of the sun, plunging narrow bands of the Earth into darkness as the moon’s

by Madeline Reinsel
on April 6, 2024

Spotted: Beautiful car, but what is it?

We stumbled on his beautiful roadster earlier this week in the Sharon Heights shopping center parking lot (tucked in the back by the electric car

by Linda Hubbard
on April 6, 2024

New test that screens for 50 kinds of cancer is being offered locally

Since suffering a stroke four years ago I've paid more attention to medical advancements. Last month, I came across an intriguing new blood test that

by Elton Sherwin
on April 5, 2024

Evening rain adds to Thursday’s rainfall

As forecast, there was another round of rain Thursday evening, adding to the morning drenching. According to InMenlo weather watcher Dennis Nugent's digital gauge, yesterday's

by Linda Hubbard
on April 5, 2024

Blackout poetry is activity at Menlo Park Library on April 7

April is National Poetry Month. Blackout poetry is a fun creative exercise for ages 7-97+. On Sunday, April 7, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm, come

by Contributed Content
on April 5, 2024

Atherton annual Waste Wise event on April 6 & 7

This year's Waste Wise Event will be two days at Holbrook Palmer Park on April 6 & 7 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. You'll

by Contributed Content
on April 5, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: Traveling together towards independence

Throughout high school, and especially as we approach graduation, it’s important for us teenagers to expand our independence. There are many amazing new opportunities that

by Dylan Lanier
on April 4, 2024

Morning rain yields to blue sky and puffy clouds

The skies opened up around 6:00 am this morning, and the rain continued until shortly after 10:00 am. It was a good drenching: InMenlo weather

by Linda Hubbard
on April 4, 2024

Free compost giveaway event April 6–7 for Menlo Park residents

Spring is here and the flowers are blooming! Does your soil need more nutrients to create a lavish garden? You’re in luck! Residents can pick

by Contributed Content
on April 4, 2024

Peninsula Libraries Comic Arts Fest kicks off on April 6

For the 8th year, city and county libraries throughout San Mateo County are teaming up to present a month of free programming celebrating the importance

by Contributed Content
on April 4, 2024