Celebrate National Public Works Week Published on May 16, 2022 Happy National Public Works Week! This year’s theme "Ready & Resilient" showcases the superheroes that lie within each and every public works professional. Always ready to serve their communities, and resilient as ever in their abilities to pick themselves up off the ground after encountering challenges. Tagged as: , Announcements
Grazing goats return to Menlo Park Published on May 16, 2022 The goats are back! They will be grazing in Sharon Hills Park for the next two weeks, eliminating the fire hazard of dry weeds and grass. Stop by for a visit and say hello. Tagged as: , Announcements
Learn about bike news in the community and Bike to Wherever Day Published on May 16, 2022 As National Bike Month continues through the month of May, there are many upcoming events and bike-related news to share in Menlo Park! One of the biggest events is Bike to Wherever Day, on Friday, May 20, 2022. Tagged as: , Announcements, Transportation news
Bay Area health officers urge precautions as COVID-19 levels rise Published on May 13, 2022 Twelve Bay Area health officers are stressing the importance of taking safety precautions, including continued masking indoors, as the region experiences a new swell of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The Bay Area now has California’s highest COVID-19 infection rates. The current wave is fueled by highly contagious Omicron subvariants. Tagged as: , Announcements, COVID-19, News release, Public notices
Draft Housing Element released for public review Published on May 11, 2022 Over the past year, the Menlo Park community and stakeholders from across the region have participated in extensive outreach and engagement efforts for the Housing Element Update and it is with excitement that the City of Menlo Park released the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element May 11, 2022. This release of the draft Housing Element begins a 30-day public comment period. Tagged as: , Announcements, Housing news, Public notices
Organics law requires statewide composting Published on May 09, 2022 California’s new organics regulation, SB 1383, is a statewide effort to reduce emissions with one of its goals to reduce organic waste 50% by Jan. 1, 2020, and 75% by Jan. 1, 2025. Organics and compostable materials in landfills breakdown without oxygen. As a byproduct, this emits methane into the atmosphere. Tagged as: , Announcements, Sustainability news
Menlo Park spots join Peninsula Restaurant Week May 13-21 Published on May 09, 2022 These past two years we have experience hardships in our small business community and restaurants. In an effort to provide diners more opportunities to support local restaurants, Peninsula Foodist and The Six Fifty have teamed up with local cities, chambers of commerce, and restaurants for the 2nd Annual Peninsula Restaurant Week. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business and economy
Together for Mental Health Awareness Month Published on May 09, 2022 Over the past two years, the pandemic has been especially challenging for many of us. Mental health conditions are one of the most common health conditions worldwide, and the pandemic has triggered an increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression. Your mental health is more important than ever. Tagged as: , Announcements
Registration opens this week for summer activities Published on May 09, 2022 Menlo Park is an exceptional place to live, learn, grow and play. It’s home to beautiful parklands, excellent public facilities, vibrant culture and friendly faces. We encourage you to explore and enjoy everything that the city and community of Menlo Park has to offer. Menlo Park summer camp registration is now open to all and class registration is opening this week! Tagged as: , Announcements
Family Bike Rodeo Published on May 09, 2022 On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Menlo Park families are invited to join a bike education event organized in Meta Park. The event is organized in collaboration with the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition. A short bike ride over the bike and pedestrian bridge to the new open space is planned along with fun engaging activities to develop bike skills. Tagged as: , Announcements, Transportation news