On January 8, the city released the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the proposed 123 Independence Drive project, located at 119–127 Independence Drive, 1205 Chrysler Drive and 130 Constitution Drive. …

As part of the 62 trees for Menlo Park program and the Pierce Road Sidewalk project, the City partnered with the nonprofit Canopy, to plant over 40 new trees in the Belle Haven neighborhood. …

Dead end water mains are often found at the end of cul-de-sac streets and older neighborhoods. Dead end water mains do not provide enough flow to keep water fresh and chlorine levels presents. …

The City of Menlo Park and Menlo-Atherton High School thank the community for their recent, generous bike donations to the school’s bike club. As a result of the Menlo Park Safe Routes to School newsletter, the M-A on the Move bike club has received several donations from residents. According to…

The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provides micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions. On November 30, 2020, Governor Newsom and the California Legislature announced the allocation of $500 million to the…

Overnight parking enforcement will resume at 2 a.m., Sunday, January 3, 2021. At that time, enforcement of the overnight parking ordinance will continue by parking officers. Overnight parking permits can be purchased online or at the Police Department. All parked vehicles without a parking permit will receive a courtesy warning. The City of Menlo Park suspends residential overnight parking enforcement over the holidays to shift some resources to help deter crime. Please remember not to leave purchases, laptops, wallets, purses and other items visible in your vehicles, which can be a target for criminals.

The year 2020 has been a year like no other we have experienced. The pandemic has forced the cancellation of some of our most cherished community events. Traditionally crowds would gather at Fremont Park for the annual Tree Lighting festivities, but with the COVID-19 cases surging across the country, in California, and in San Mateo County, city leaders still wanted provide some of the special decorations that help brighten our spirits.

If there is a problem, the Social Security Administration will mail you a letter with your Social Security number. Generally, they will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with them. The latest scam trick using robocall or live callers has increased. …

Drive electric and save! Peninsula Clean Energy is providing first-time EV buyers in San Mateo County a rebate on the purchase of a new electric car, now through December 31, 2020. Why make the switch? Electric vehicles generally cost about half as much to run, have lower maintenance costs, and…