Summer 2019

Spotted: Lots of Stars and Stripes!

As is is the custom, Sally and Bill Russ's front yard on Cotton Street is festively decorated with American flags for the 4th of July.

by Linda Hubbard
on July 4, 2019

Old Glory still flies on Bay Laurel thanks to Bill McClure

You may recognize the name "William L. McClure" as in "Menlo Park city attorney." But he's also Bill McClure, Menlo Park native son. "I grew

by Linda Hubbard
on July 3, 2019

Reminder: Fireworks are prohibited in Menlo Park

The Menlo Park Police Department reminds local residents and visitors that all forms of fireworks and gunfire are strictly prohibited in Menlo Park. This includes

by Linda Hubbard
on July 2, 2019

Celebrate 4th of July with parade and fun activities in Menlo Park

Kids are invited to decorate their bikes, tricycles, or wagons and parade down Santa Cruz Avenue from downtown (corner of Chestnut Street and Santa Cruz

by Contributed Content
on June 27, 2019

Spotted: Porta potties at Fremont Park

Update on June 30: They're no longer there. In full disclosure, this writer's spouse started a campaign of sorts last summer bringing signs saying "where

by Linda Hubbard
on June 26, 2019

Kids make the most of Fire Station 6 open house and Comic Con at the Menlo Park library

Between the open house at Menlo Fire Station #6 and Comic Con taking place at the Menlo Park Library (pictured below), local kids were able

by Linda Hubbard
on June 22, 2019

Summer is here – get outside and enjoy!

The Summer Solstice occurred here in Menlo Park today at 8:54 am.  Astronomers and scientists use the date of the June solstice to mark the

by Linda Hubbard
on June 21, 2019

Red, White & Brew is theme of Facebook Festival on June 22

Celebrating all things Americana and Country, the upcoming Facebook Festival on June 22 is named Red, White & Brew. It will be held on the

by Contributed Content
on June 19, 2019

Talking berry varieties with Atlee Frechette at Webb Ranch with U Pick now open

The you pick 'em berry season opened this week at Webb Ranch, so we thought it was a good time to catch up with ranch manager

by Linda Hubbard
on June 14, 2019

Kids take center stage at downtown Menlo Park summer block party

Last night's downtown Menlo Park block party was as much about celebrating a slight break in the record heat as it was the start of

by Linda Hubbard
on June 13, 2019