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Colt Rosensweig tells the story of beloved Michigan gymnastic coach in just-published book

Well before she graduated from Menlo-Atherton High School and went off to attend the University of Michigan, Colt Rosensweig had a passion for sports and

by Linda Hubbard
on February 23, 2012

Suzanne Legallet finds inspiration at Filoli

For the past 34 years, Suzanne Legallet has been making the drive from her Atherton home to Filoli at least once a month, often more.

by Linda Hubbard
on February 22, 2012

Charleston Pierce draws from his modeling experience as producer of M-A’s fashion show

Charleston Pierce, this year's producer of the M-A PTA's fashion show, which debuts on Saturday, calls it "theatrical fashion." "My philosophy is that models are

by Linda Hubbard
on February 21, 2012

Jane Baxter, Au.D.: Helping people hear well

That both her father and grandfather were ear, nose and throat doctors had nothing to do with Jane Baxter getting interested in treating hearing loss

by Linda Hubbard
on February 20, 2012

Former racer Matt Barkley offers cyclists high-end road bikes at Red Lantern Cycles

Red Lantern Cycles is the newest bike shop in Menlo Park. Owner Matt Barkley raced his bike full time for a number of years before

by Matt Bond
on February 19, 2012

What’s up with the birds at Pond SF2 in Menlo Park?

What happens when a former salt pond is restored as a tidal wetland, part of a protected wildlife sanctuary? That and other questions were answered

by Linda Hubbard
on February 18, 2012

How to solve candy craving – bake a cake!

Editor’s note: Rachel Candelaria has long had an interest in food and photography, showcased on her blog, Not Just Sweets, which she describes “as a

by Rachel Candelaria
on February 17, 2012

Jeff Lazarus, M.D., takes a different approach to pediatric care

Jeff Lazarus' office in downtown Menlo Park is like any other doctor’s office, but what he teaches his patients, most of them children and adolescents,

by Judy Horst
on February 15, 2012

Mr. Harold Ernest Bones lands well, thanks to Muttville and two Facebook employees

Soon after getting married in 2009, Charlotte Carnevale and Dave Willner added another family member, a dachshund that they adopted through the organization Muttville Senior

by Linda Hubbard
on February 13, 2012

Lauren McGinnis blends love for sewing with My New Red Shoes philanthropy

Fashion, sewing, and philanthropy seem to come naturally to Menlo Park resident Lauren McGinnis. On her own initiative, the Hillview School 7th grader started making

by Linda Hubbard
on February 11, 2012