Faces of Atherton

M-A’s Paul Snow named Central Coast Section Athletic Director of the Year

Menlo-Atherton High School Athletic Director Paul Snow was named Central Coast Section Athletic Director of the Year. An Athletic Director for 17 years — including

by Linda Hubbard
on April 14, 2026

“Essays” is latest book by Atherton resident Gregory Loew

Atherton resident Gregory Loew's latest book — Essays — covers diverse subjects along with issues that concern the author as a human being trained as

by Linda Hubbard
on April 3, 2026

Remembering longtime Peninsula resident Joan Lane, a special assistant to three Stanford presidents

Joan Fletcher Lane, a highly regarded Stanford staff member, volunteer, and champion, died Feb. 19 at Stanford Hospital. She was 97. Lane worked for Stanford

by Contributed Content
on March 18, 2026

Memorial gathering for Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir set for January 17

There will be a memorial gathering for Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, at the San Francisco Civic Center Plaza on Saturday, January 17,

by Linda Hubbard
on January 16, 2026

Musician with local roots — Bob Weir – passes away at age 78

The news spread quickly after the family of Bob Weir announced yesterday that he had passed away after battling cancer and underlying lung issues at

by Linda Hubbard
on January 11, 2026

Willie Mays Collection up for auction — in person and online

It was Willie May's wish upon his passing to auction off his personal collection to support the efforts of the Say Hey Foundation. The Willie

by Linda Hubbard
on September 26, 2025

M-A grad Dick Roth authors book — “Swimmer, Hippie, Cowboy”

While a student at Menlo-Atherton High School, Dick Roth accomplished something remarkable in 1964. He won an Olympic gold medal, swimming the race while experiencing

by Linda Hubbard
on May 29, 2025

Report finds no misconduct by County Executive Officer Michael Callagy

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has publicly released the findings of a comprehensive, impartial investigation conducted by an external law firm regarding allegations

by Contributed Content
on May 22, 2025

Sacred Heart Prep’s Ashley Amirkhan wins Jefferson Scholarship

Ashley Amirkhan, a senior at Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP), has been awarded one of the most highly-selective merit scholarships in the nation. The Jefferson Scholars Foundation

by Contributed Content
on May 20, 2025

Terri Bullock launches kindness movement — and now there’s a documentary about it

Atherton resident Terri Bullock (pictured) — who has been involved in a number of impactful endeavors over the years — sent this email: "I’m reaching

by Linda Hubbard
on January 17, 2025