Author: Linda Hubbard

Free food locker in downtown Menlo Park is result of charity trumping anger

What started as a theft has been transformed into a free food locker for hungry people thanks to Menlo Park resident Xan Craven. She explains: “Last

by Linda Hubbard
on January 23, 2021

Siblings recall decade when their father owned Caldwell’s General Store in Woodside

For a decade in the '50s, Caldwell's General Store was located at the corner of Woodside and Canada Roads, operated by the dashing Emott Caldwell.

by Linda Hubbard
on January 22, 2021

A day when the sun and rain play tag-your-it

Evening update: Another dribble making it 0.14" with a year-to-date of 1.66". Just like the last time it rained this year on January 4, this

by Linda Hubbard
on January 22, 2021

Spotted: Bernie Sanders meme at Flea Street Cafe

The Bernie Sanders meme that's taking the internet by storm has landed (so to speak) in Menlo Park at Flea Street Cafe which urges patrons

by Linda Hubbard
on January 22, 2021

Drawings inspired by the inauguration of President Joe Biden

Drawings that Lisa Van Dusen posts on Facebook are among our favorites, so it's not surprising that she delightfully captured Amanda Gorman who, at age

by Linda Hubbard
on January 20, 2021

San Mateo County Health Officer Scott Morrow issues new statement about COVID-19 and vaccine status

San Mateo County Health Officer Scott Morrow issued lengthy new statement on January 19 about the current COVID-19 surge and the status of vaccines, among

by Linda Hubbard
on January 20, 2021

Teen passes away from injuries sustained in car accident

Michael Enright, a sophomore at Menlo School, passed away from injuries suffered in a devastating car accident last Saturday, the school announced. Wrote Head of

by Linda Hubbard
on January 19, 2021

Three Menlo Park women are part of virtual orchestra honoring V.P.-elect Kamala Harris

Three Menlo Park women are part of the all-volunteer, all-California, all-female orchestra that performed under the direction of Retired Major Brian Dix, Director Laureate of

by Linda Hubbard
on January 19, 2021

Local Dungeness crab arrives at Cook’s Seafood in Menlo Park

Standing socially distanced in the market part of Cook's Seafood, you might think there was a parrot in the room as the words out of

by Linda Hubbard
on January 18, 2021

Steve Cusenza passes away at age 66

A funeral was held for Stephen Salvatore Cusenza, who passed away on January 2, at Nativity Church on Saturday, January 16 followed by interment at

by Linda Hubbard
on January 18, 2021