Summer 2013

Spotted: Santa Cruz Avenue closed in sections in downtown Menlo Park

Barricades were put in place today by the Menlo Park Fire Department closing Santa Cruz Avenue in three block sections between University Ave. and El

by Linda Hubbard
on June 24, 2020

Summer adventures: Kibbie to Many Island Lakes backpack trip takes unexpected twists and turns

My backpacking trip this summer was one of the most difficult I’ve ever experienced. Seven of us set out to conquer the wilderness between Kibbie

by Jym Clendenin
on August 30, 2013

Still time to register for 2013 Tour de Menlo set for Saturday, August 17

As they have in past years, cycling enthusiasts can choose from three different  routes — 65-, 45- and 35- miles — when participating in the Tour de

by Linda Hubbard
on August 13, 2013

Things are peachy at Cool Café in Menlo Business Park

The Cool Café located on O'Brien Street in the Menlo Business Park is undoubtedly the most hidden of restauranteur and cookbook author Jesse Cool's food "empire,"

by Linda Hubbard
on August 13, 2013

National Night Out takes to the streets in Menlo Park’s Willows neighborhood

The area surrounding Menalto Corners in the Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park was turned into a street fair last night, part of local National Night

by Linda Hubbard
on August 7, 2013

Menlo Charity Horse Show jumps into its 43rd year

The 43rd annual Menlo Charity Horse Show, benefiting Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, takes place August 6 to 11 at the Menlo

by Contributed Content
on August 6, 2013

Spotted: “Riders up” at first Freewheel Brewing Company cycling event

Freewheel Brewing Company, which is owned by a group of Menlo-Atherton High School dads (and one guy from England!), held its first bike, brew and BBQ

by Linda Hubbard
on August 4, 2013

SparkTruck hits the road again bringing maker skills to school kids

Editor's note: During the Bay Area Maker Faire earlier this year, Scott R. Kline photographed a number of participants who call Menlo Park their home

by Linda Hubbard
on July 30, 2013

Three berry varities available for u-pick at Webb Ranch on Saturday, July 27

Raspberries, boysenberries and Navajo blackberries are ready to be picked at Webb Ranch, which will be open on Saturday, July 27 from 8:30 am to

by Contributed Content
on July 26, 2013

Mule train is new mode of transportation in Menlo Park

We couldn't quite believe our eyes when we spotted a man walking through Menlo Park with his three mules, ages 24, 33 and 18. The

by Irene Searles
on July 25, 2013