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Open-air bookstore opens at Kepler’s in Menlo Park today

While it's not quite the same as the independent booksellers that line both sides of the Seine in Paris, Kepler's is bringing a bit of

by Linda Hubbard
on December 4, 2020

Christmas market at Allied Arts Guild is set for December 5

The annual Christmas Market hosted by the Allied Arts Guild Auxiliary will be held this year on Saturday, December 5, from 10:00 am t0 4:00

by Linda Hubbard
on November 30, 2020

Support local merchants on Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is November 28. This season it is more important than ever to support local businesses and shop safely. And don't forget restaurants,

by Linda Hubbard
on November 27, 2020

Catching up with two artists at The Main Gallery in Menlo Park

In October, The Main Gallery, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, relocated from Redwood City to Menlo Park, taking over the space occupied

by Linda Hubbard
on November 24, 2020

22nd annual M-A Canned Food Drive is underway

Even here in wealthy Silicon Valley, hunger will take a seat at too many tables this holiday season. This affects our whole community including children, neighbors,

by Contributed Content
on November 9, 2020

Dana Shields is author of new book – things I’ve learned about loss

In 2020, Willows neighborhood resident Dana Shields discovered that persistence pays. "After 19 years of trying to get published, my colorful little book things I’ve

by Linda Hubbard
on October 23, 2020

Chef Charlie Parker prepares dinners to take home three times a week

While Menlo Park native and chef, Charlie Parker, has worked in restaurants all over the Bay Area, he recently returned to his hometown, preparing dinners

by Linda Hubbard
on October 20, 2020

Spotted: New fish dish on the menu at Camper in Menlo Park

We enjoyed this new addition to the Camper menu earlier this week: Potato Crusted Rock Cod from Half Moon Bay with Hubbard Squash Curry, Purple Potatoes,

by Linda Hubbard
on October 16, 2020

San Mateo County moves to red tier allowing for more indoor businesses and restaurants to open

Effective today, the county of San Mateo moves to the second stage (red) of the state’s four-tiered, color-coded reopening system, allowing indoor dining, nail salon,

by Linda Hubbard
on September 22, 2020

Sandy Guja draws from her native Peru to launch alpaca outwear brand Llamita

In launching the luxury alpaca outerwear brand Llamita, Menlo Park resident Sandy Guja says she's combined "all the things I really love." Sandy was born in Peru,

by Linda Hubbard
on September 9, 2020