InMenlo Flash

Number of COVID-19 cases in InMenlo’s coverage area

In its weekly update, the San Mateo County Health Department released the number of COVID-19 cases as of May 20. There are 1,783 cases county-wide;

by Linda Hubbard
on May 22, 2020

Gathering succulents for planter box at Cheeky Monkey

Posted Valerie Frederickson on Nextdoor: Someone stole all of Cheeky Monkey’s pinwheel decorations from the dirt planting box. The owner Ana Chow has accepted my

by Linda Hubbard
on May 22, 2020

More rain falls overnight in Menlo Park

Reports InMenlo weather watcher Bill Russ shortly before 7:00 am: "An additional .05” this morning; 8.6” season-to- date. A few sprinkles continued before bright sun

by Linda Hubbard
on May 18, 2020

Funding and equipment donations still needed for San Mateo County

The County of San Mateo is accepting donations of critical personal protective equipment (PPE) from organizations and individuals. What can I donate? -Unused N95 respirators

by Contributed Content
on May 18, 2020

First moisture in awhile falls on Menlo Park

Emails InMenlo weather watcher Bill Russ: "Cotton Street is glistening with wetness!  As of 7:45 am I can report .05” for a sad season-to-date total

by Linda Hubbard
on May 17, 2020

Great article on COVID-19 myths in today’s San Francisco Chronicle – highly recommended

Reporter Sam Whiting, who just happens to have local roots (lived in Portola Valley and  Menlo Park and had his first journalism job as the only

by Linda Hubbard
on May 11, 2020

COVID-19 ditty perfect for 20 second hand washing

Part-time Menlo Park resident Marc L. Henderson wrote this rhyming ditty. It's the perfect length for 20-second hand washing and sharing with kids as a

by Linda Hubbard
on May 6, 2020

Residents asked to take survey about Menlo Park streets during shelter in place

What have you’ve seen and how do you feel about the streets in Menlo Park since the COVID-19 shelter in place order was mandated? You're

by Linda Hubbard
on May 5, 2020

Great Plates delivered to local seniors and those at high-risk for COVID-19

"Great Plates Delivered" San Mateo County matches participating restaurants with qualified residents, including those who are 60 and older, and adults 60-64 who are at

by Contributed Content
on May 4, 2020

List of local organizations providing meals/food to families in need

Thanks to Facebook Local Communities for putting together this list of organizations that can provide food/meals for families in need at this time. Ecumenical Hunger

by Linda Hubbard
on April 25, 2020