M-A alumni

M-A grad Reggie Turner screens his documentary “Before They Die” at his alma mater

Menlo-Atherton alumnus Reggie Turner will be returning to the high school on Feb. 6 screening his documentary Before They Die —and talking a bit about

by Linda Hubbard
on February 4, 2020

Two M-A grads make the news in sad ways

Two Menlo-Atherton High School grads, both of whom excelled in their professions, made the news the in the last few days. Craig Rockhold (photo right)

by Linda Hubbard
on April 11, 2018

Jim Rutter’s latest endeavor is all about sports – and you!

Sports have long been part of Menlo-Atherton High School grad Jim Rutter's life. Growing up, he played Little League with former 49ers quarterback John Paye

by Linda Hubbard
on January 12, 2018

Two of the teens killed earlier this week were Fire Explorers – Menlo Park Fire District mourns the loss of promising lives

The three teenagers — Ricardo Torres, 19; Andrew Gonzales, 19; and Matthew  Cruz, 18 — who were killed in a vehicle accident on Halloween night

by Contributed Content
on November 3, 2017

Here’s your chance to hear great bluegrass music – Menlo-Atherton High School style!

The finest bluegrass pickers to emerge from the halls of Menlo-Atherton High School are getting together this Saturday, July 15, for a special show at

by Contributed Content
on July 11, 2017

Ed Dobbs, local business owner and mentor to many, passes away at age 68

Edward Francis Dobbs, 68, passed away on February 22 at his home in Redwood City after a short and aggressive battle with brain cancer. He will

by Contributed Content
on February 27, 2017

M-A grad Alan Masaoka is respected glass artist with many private and public installations

Given his robost portfolio of private and public glass art, Menlo-Atherton High School alum Alan Masaoka surprised us: He didn't go to art school nor even

by Linda Hubbard
on February 10, 2017

Spotted: M-A Class of ’66 parties on at Zott’s today

The Menlo-Atherton High School Class of '66 held its 50th reunion last night at the Elks Lodge in Palo Alto, the same location they'd held

by Linda Hubbard
on October 16, 2016

Peck family with long-time Menlo Park roots, own and operate JP Digital Imaging

JP Digital Imaging may be located in Mountain View, but there's a lot of Menlo Park in the building. Jim, wife Leslie, and daughter Ashley

by Linda Hubbard
on September 9, 2016

City Attorney Bill McClure is Menlo Park through and through, thanks to living most of his life here

You can't be much more "Menlo Park" than city attorney Bill McClure. He grew up on San Mateo Drive, attending Oak Knoll (when it was

by Linda Hubbard
on July 15, 2016