Milestones

Sacred Heart Preparatory graduates its 128th class


Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP) awarded 157 diplomas at its 128th high school commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 21, on Gator Nation Field in Atherton. Graduates

by Contributed Content
on May 22, 2026

The Guild Theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary

The Guild Theatre, the Menlo Park landmark that first opened its doors in 1926 and now enters its centennial year, has announced its 100th Anniversary

by Contributed Content
on May 6, 2026

Remembering Willie Mays on what would have been his 95th birthday

On what would have been his 95th birthday, Giants legend — and former Atherton resident — Willie Mays received the ultimate gift, as the San

by Linda Hubbard
on May 6, 2026

Team USA Triathlete with disabilities to swim 26-mile marathon for local youth

On Wednesday, May 6, a USA National Team athlete will attempt a feat of endurance that is as much about a miracle recovery as it

by Contributed Content
on May 4, 2026

15 Peninsula Bridge Students earn $60,000 scholarships from Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation program

The Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation (SGB) announced today [May 1] that 15 exceptional high school seniors from Peninsula Bridge, the program empowering lower-income and

by Contributed Content
on May 1, 2026

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

The Peninsula College Fund celebrates its 20th anniversary

This year, The Peninsula College Fund (PCF) is celebrating 20 years of building pathways for first-generation, low-income college students across the Peninsula. Founded by Menlo

by Contributed Content
on March 30, 2026

Portola Valley honors historian Nancy Lund with Founders’ Award

Nancy Lund is well known for her role as Portola Valley’s historian, but did you know that she’s also an author and a former educator?

by Jennifer Yoshikoshi
on March 16, 2026

The Dutch Goose marks 60 years serving Menlo Park and surrounding communities

On Friday morning (2/20) San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller (left) presented an official commendation to Greg Stern recognizing The Dutch Goose for 60 years

by Linda Hubbard
on February 20, 2026

Remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s visit to Menlo-Atherton High School

Long-time Sequoia Union High School District educator Betsy Sergeant Snow reminded us about the Rev. Jesse Jackson's visit to Menlo-Atherton High School on February 20,

by Linda Hubbard
on February 17, 2026