Month: April 2026

It’s baby goat time at Sacred Heart Schools

We've been covering the goat scene at Sacred Heart Schools for some years — first starting in 2012. Always so fun to see the young

by Linda Hubbard
on April 23, 2026

Atherton will host Earth Day Festival on April 26

Join the Town of Atherton for its annual Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Holbrook Palmer Park

by Contributed Content
on April 23, 2026

SMC Supervisors introduce ordinance to ban sales of kratom

San Mateo County supervisors on Tuesday (4/21) introduced an ordinance that would ban the sale of kratom, a substance made from a tropical tree that

by Contributed Content
on April 22, 2026

Rain continues to fall on Menlo Park today

In what seems like a regular occurrence, rain again fell on Menlo Park. InMenlo weather watcher's digital gauge registered .55" as of 3:00 pm today,

by Linda Hubbard
on April 22, 2026

Peninsula Volunteers hosts 35th annual Author’s Salon on April 26

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. (PVI) is hosting its 35th Annual Authors’ Salon Luncheon. The event will be held at PVI’s Adult

by Linda Hubbard
on April 22, 2026

Amy Farrah is featured artist at The Main Gallery — reception on April 25

The Main Gallery (883 Santa Cruz Avenue) invites you to a reception for One Place by Amy Darrah on Saturday, April 25 from 5:00 to

by Contributed Content
on April 22, 2026

Oak Knoll third grader’s Bike-A-Thon another success in 2026

Oak Knoll teacher Joyce Chan's third graders were at it again on April 17,  pedaling for 45 minutes to raise money for Pets in Need.

by Linda Hubbard
on April 22, 2026

Menlo Park celebrates Arbor Day 2026 with mayoral tree planting

Did you know that the Arbor Day Foundation designated the City of Menlo Park as a Tree City USA city in 2025? This marks the

by Contributed Content
on April 21, 2026

Rain falls on Menlo Park on Monday and Tuesday

Update as of 4:30 pm: 0.81"on Tuesday the 21st, bringing the season-to-date to 21.57". InMenlo weather watcher Dennis Nugent's digital gauge registered 0.76" on Monday,

by Linda Hubbard
on April 21, 2026

Increased Western Tussock Moth caterpillar activity in Menlo Park

Menlo Park is experiencing an increase in Western Tussock Moth caterpillars affecting coast live oaks. These native insects typically appear during the spring and summer

by Contributed Content
on April 20, 2026