Animal

Local churches plan animal blessings on October 4

New Community Church (1100 Middle Ave.), Trinity Church (330 Ravenswood Ave.) and St. Bede's Church (2650 Sand Hill Dr.) in Menlo Park will be blessing

by Linda Hubbard
on September 30, 2026

Pacific Mastodon tooth found in Midpeninsula Regional Open Space preserve

While out in a Midpeninsula Regional Open Space preserve working on a project to enhance habitat for the threatened California red-legged frog, Brigid Lynch made

by Contributed Content
on September 26, 2026

Spotted: Two pets decked out in seasonal scarves

Could the Mathilda the dog and Eloise the cat look any finer decked out as they are in their scarves? Both are named after characters

by Linda Hubbard
on September 23, 2026

The Other Side of the Creek: Stanford’s Red Barn and the Experiment of June 1878

Editor’s note: “The Other Side of the Creek” is a series designed to capture the life and spirit just beyond San Francisquito Creek — the

by Ardan Michael Blum
on July 6, 2026

Spotted: Activities at the Portola Valley Horse Fair

The Portola Valley Horse Fair took place on Saturday, May 16. Resident Nancy Lund was on hand to snap some photographs of the activities.

by Linda Hubbard
on May 17, 2026

Portola Valley Horse Fair takes place on Saturday May 16

Come to the Portola Valley Town Center (765 Portola Road) from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 16 for a day of family-friendly

by Contributed Content
on May 12, 2026

Scenes from Jasper Ridge Farm’s first Spring Carnival fundraiser

Jasper Ridge Farm Carnival was held on Sunday, April 26. Commented Brenda Melton, Executive Director about the fundraiser: "Jasper Ridge Farm's first-ever Spring Carnival was

by Linda Hubbard
on May 5, 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

Spotted: Bot the robotic dog in downtown Menlo Park

There are always lots of folks walking their dogs in downtown Menlo Park, but this was the first time we've seen a robotic dog —

by Linda Hubbard
on March 15, 2026

Woodland Creatures Weekend at Filoli on Feb. 21 & 22

On February 21 and 22, get ready for two days of discovery at Filoli's Woodland Creatures Weekend (86 Cañada Road, Woodside). Explore the gardens, see

by Contributed Content
on February 20, 2026