Faces of Menlo

Tierna Davidson and Abby Dahlkemper are headed to Tokyo Olympics

Two defenders—Tierna Davidson and Abby Dahlkemper—who grew up in Menlo Park, attended Oak Knoll School and graduated from Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton are on the

by Linda Hubbard
on July 6, 2021

Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman retires after 40 years with Menlo Park Fire

Harold Schapelhouman was asleep in his bunk bed at the Los Altos' El Monte fire station some 40 plus years ago when he was awakened

by Linda Hubbard
on June 30, 2021

Menlo Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman lauded for 40 years of public service

City and country officials along with Fire District board members—past and present—gathered at Fire House Station One this afternoon to celebrate the 40-year career of

by Linda Hubbard
on June 28, 2021

Menlo Park resident Bob Williams celebrates his 100th birthday

On the occasion of his 100th birthday, Menlo Park resident Bob Williams was treated to a Happy Birthday serenade by his fellow Palo Alto University

by Linda Hubbard
on June 23, 2021

On historic Juneteenth, community honors life and deeds of Karl Clark

The unveiling of a storyboard June 19 describing the life of Karl E. Clark and his contributions to his country and his Menlo Park neighborhood won’t be

by Susan Erhart
on June 20, 2021

Chef de Cuisine Bryan Thuerk’s culinary skills on display at Flea Street

Bryan Thuerk was introduced to Flea Street on his 21st birthday. "My dad chose the restaurant, telling me 'There is this place we want you

by Linda Hubbard
on June 18, 2021

Jacob Cohen is Menlo Park puzzle maker with a philanthropic bent

Menlo Park teen Jacob Cohen has been interested in puzzles for almost his whole life. It started when he did the New York Times crossword

by Linda Hubbard
on June 17, 2021

Karl E. Clark storyboard unveiling and Juneteenth observance on June 19

There will be a dedication of a new storyboard honoring Karl E. Clark at this year's Juneteenth observance on Saturday, June 19 from 11:00 to

by Contributed Content
on June 17, 2021

Charlotte Muse pens book of poetry In Which I Forgive the River

We ask Menlo Park-based poet Charlotte Muse the obvious question: Given the title of her latest book—In Which I Forgive the River—why did the river

by Linda Hubbard
on June 11, 2021

Celebration of Gary Riekes life set for July 18 at Filoli

The life of Gary Riekes, who passed away on March 24, 2021, will be celebrated in the garden at Filoli on Sunday, July 18. The

by Linda Hubbard
on June 9, 2021