Fall community emergency preparedness trainings offered Published on August 12, 2022 Menlo Fire CERT has announced upcoming trainings open to the community. All classes are free and require registration. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public safety
SamTrans school-oriented service changes take effect Aug. 7 Published on August 08, 2022 In March 2022, the SamTrans board of directors approved a set of changes to the SamTrans bus network as part of the Reimagine SamTrans project. Major service changes began Aug. 7 Tagged as: , Announcements, Transportation news
City maintains and plants trees throughout the year Published on August 08, 2022 A few weeks ago, the City received shipments of approximately 60 trees from wholesale nurseries around the Bay Area. Species included drought tolerant, hardy natives such as California Buckeye, Black Oak and Deodar Cedar. Ornamental species known to perform well in the area included Trident Maple, Red Oak and London Plane. Tagged as: , Announcements
August is National Water Quality Month Published on August 08, 2022 August is National Water Quality Month, which is the perfect time to educate ourselves on where our water comes from and how we can preserve it. Educating ourselves and others is the best way to ensure that water continues to be high quality and free of contamination. Tagged as: , Announcements
Fall activity guide is out; class registration opening soon! Published on August 08, 2022 Now is a great time to try new things! From sports and fitness classes to arts and cultural events, there’s an opportunity for every interest. Menlo Park is excited to offer in person and virtual classes starting Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts and culture
Last week for City Council candidates to file before Aug. 12 deadline Published on August 08, 2022 On Nov. 8, Menlo Park residents will vote in a general municipal election for three open city council seats, one each in Districts 1, 2 and 4. During general municipal elections, residents within each district select their district representative to serve a four-year term. Tagged as: , Announcements
Police and ABC agents arrest six for furnishing alcohol to minors Published on August 05, 2022 On August 4, 2022, police officers and agents of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) cited six for furnishing alcohol to minors. The actions were the result of a decoy shoulder tap operation. Tagged as: , Public safety
Join the countywide Civics 101 Academy Published on August 01, 2022 Have questions about local government? Want to learn from department heads and other San Mateo County leaders? Then Civics 101 is for you! San Mateo County is accepting applications for the Civics 101 Academy, a free nine-week course that provides an in-depth look at how local government works. Tagged as: , Announcements
Residents encouraged to Know Your Zone Published on August 01, 2022 In the midst of wildfire season, it is always good to be prepared of an evacuation or emergency and know your zone. In the event of an emergency, first responders will use Zonehaven to plan and execute evacuations both large and small. In order to understand whether your area is under an evacuation warning or order, you need to know your Zone Name. Tagged as: , Announcements
Menlo Park Community Campus parking management plan update Published on August 01, 2022 The Menlo Park Community Campus is set to open in 2023. To get ready, we plan to create a parking management plan to address parking needs. Tagged as: , Announcements, Transportation news