Police complete ABC grant program aimed to reduce alcohol-related harm Published on July 01, 2022 Menlo Park Police Department have completed a $70,300 grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to battle alcohol-related harm. Tagged as: , Public safety
Police respond to bus and pedestrian collision Published on June 29, 2022 On June 29, 2022 at approximately 1:20 a.m., a SamTrans bus traveling southbound on El Camino Real between Encinal Ave and Valparaiso Ave struck an elderly female pedestrian who was walking southbound in the number two lane of the roadway. Tagged as: , Public safety
Help your trees avoid long-term drought damage Published on June 27, 2022 You can help preserve Menlo Park’s Tree City USA heritage this summer by making sure your trees avoid long-term drought damage by following some simple tree care guidelines. Tagged as: , Announcements, Sustainability news
Local Menlo Park eateries receive grants to support outdoor dining Published on June 27, 2022 The City of Menlo Park has provided approximately $72,000 in reimbursements to local eateries for the Temporary Outdoor Dining Grant Program. Tagged as: , Business and economy, COVID-19
Download Clipper card on your phone Published on June 27, 2022 Getting around the Bay Area is easy and now you’ve got options. You can manage your account with the Clipper app and add Clipper to your mobile wallet to pay fares. No more scrounging around for your Clipper card, it’s now all in one place! Tagged as: , Transportation news
Register your block party for National Night Out! Published on June 27, 2022 National Night Out is fast approaching and we want to make it the best one yet! This year’s event will be Tuesday, Aug. 2 with celebrations starting around 5 p.m. National Night Out is a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and crime prevention. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public notices, Public safety
Summer field renovation closure Published on June 22, 2022 The city gives the fields a break to rejuvenate and recover on an annual basis. Burgess athletic field is currently surrounded with an orange fence to protect the renovation process. These renovations will take place over the course of the summer, preparing the fields for fall use. During the renovation process it is asked that there be no public use of the fields. Tagged as: , Announcements
All fireworks are illegal in Menlo Park Published on June 20, 2022 As the July 4th holiday approaches, the Police Department reminds local residents and visitors that all forms of fireworks are strictly prohibited in Menlo Park. This includes “safe and sane” fireworks, as the potential for fires is extremely high due to hotter temperatures along with dry grass and brush. It only takes one spark to start a fire, which can cause tremendous damage. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public notices, Public safety
California Mortgage Relief expands eligibility Published on June 20, 2022 The California Mortgage Relief Program has significantly expanded eligibility requirements to offer funding to a greater number of California homeowners who have fallen behind on housing payments due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible households can qualify for up to $80,000 in relief for their past due housing-related bills. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business and economy
Heat advisory issued for Tuesday, June 21; cooling centers to open Published on June 20, 2022 The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Tuesday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid- to upper-90s resulting in an increased risk for those sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public notices, Public safety