Willows neighborhood

Big redwood tree destroyed by lightning in the Willows

Emails Mari Chazen, a Willows neighborhood resident since 1995: "We lost an amazing 80 foot redwood tree to a direct lightning strike early Sunday morning.

by Linda Hubbard
on August 19, 2020

Kids make the most of inaugural We Art the Willows

The inaugural We Art the Willows event, taking place at the corner of Menalto and Gilbert in Menlo Park's Willow neighborhood today, promised "fun activities

by Linda Hubbard
on September 28, 2019

“We Art the Willows” is inaugural neighorbood fair set for this Saturday

"We Art the Willows" may be taking place in the Willows at the corner of Gilbert and Menalto on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11:00 am

by Linda Hubbard
on September 23, 2019

Ravenswood students and families celebrate early holiday thanks to huge community response

A few weeks ago we reported on the urgent need for donations to the annual holiday party held for students of the Ravenswood City School

by Chrisie Wendin
on December 24, 2018

Turn restrictions coming to Willows neighborhood in Menlo Park on Monday

On Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, the following turn restrictions will be installed within the Willows neighborhood (purple section on map): No right turns from Chester,

by Contributed Content
on December 16, 2017

Suspects tied to Willows neighborhood burglaries arrested

During the past month, there has been an increase in daytime residential burglaries in Menlo Park's Willows neighborhood. Due to this rash of burglaries, Menlo Park

by Contributed Content
on December 20, 2016

GoFundMe campaign for Willows couple whose house/business burned

Imagina Menlo, a daycare center located at a couple's home on Grayson Court in Menlo Park, was damaged by a fire on September 18. Nobody was injured,

by Linda Hubbard
on September 26, 2016

Cafe Zoë adds wine to its mix of coffee and tasty treats

What's that behind the coffee bar at Cafe Zoë? The bottles filled with red and yellow liquid? Yep, not only can you sip coffee at the

by Linda Hubbard
on June 22, 2016

Quick action by neighbor minimizes fire damage, saves pets at home in the Willows

  A neighbor noticed smoke coming from a home on Concord Drive in the Willows late Monday afternoon and heard a smoke detector sounding inside the

by Contributed Content
on May 3, 2016

With the rains come “lumpy black things” in one Menlo Park backyard

Emailed Menlo Park resident Eric Sabelman: "The rains have encouraged mushrooms to grow that I haven’t seen in years. The most common in my yard

by Linda Hubbard
on February 11, 2016