Summer 2010

How the Newton kids spent their summer vacation

Back in the old days, when the Tuesday after Labor Day signaled the start of school, the Newton kids would be marching into their classrooms

by Linda Hubbard
on September 7, 2010

It’s Ace tomato time at Webb Ranch – they’re great for making “Mary’s Famous Rustic Tomato Sauce”

We stopped in at Webb Ranch yesterday afternoon to check  on the supply of just-picked corn and just-ripe Ace tomatoes - the two items that

by Linda Hubbard
on August 27, 2010

Spotted: Poker Fun Run kicks off cross country season

Organized by Fleet Feet Sports, the Poker Fun Run wound its way around Menlo Park neighborhood streets this morning, including Bay Laurel where this group

by Linda Hubbard
on August 14, 2010

Summer music fun continues in west Menlo backyard

If you're thinking that last Wednesday's summer concert in Fremont Park signaled the end of seasonal outdoor concerts in Menlo Park, think again. You can

by Linda Hubbard
on August 13, 2010

Cool weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Downtown Menlo Park Block Party

At noon today in Menlo, skies were so gray that it not only looked like winter, it looked like rain. It was not what the

by Linda Hubbard
on August 11, 2010

Chamber of Commerce Feature Tree lighting ceremony to be held at Menlo’s Downtown Summer Block Party

Like many Menlo Park residents, Ernst Meissner is looking forward to tonight's Downtown Summer Block Party. But more than the music, food, or family fun, it will

by Chrisie Wendin
on August 11, 2010

Spotted: Oak Knoll gets new classroom windows

The installation of new classroom windows is on the "to do" checklist in advance of school opening on Tuesday, Aug. 24. The windows arrived this

by Linda Hubbard
on August 10, 2010

Spotted: College bound friends enjoy the dog days of August

Is any time more carefree than the summer before heading off to college for the first time? The rigors of high school are behind -

by Linda Hubbard
on August 9, 2010

Fresh ripe tomatoes hit Menlo’s Farmer’s Market

The cool spring has delayed the appearance of fresh, just off the vine tomatoes. The first of the season from Baia Nicchia Farm & Nursery

by Linda Hubbard
on August 8, 2010

San Mateo bike bridge gets graffiti treatment

How "only in Menlo" can you get? The taggers that splashed graffiti on various segments of the bike bridge across San Francisquito Creek at the

by Linda Hubbard
on August 2, 2010