City of Menlo Park

Mike Goodkind heads new non-profit Literacy Partners – Menlo Park

Menlo Park resident Mike Goodkind says he's always been interested in the "world of words." "I worked on my high school and college daily and

by Linda Hubbard
on March 29, 2021

Peninsula Clean Energy offering rebates on all-electric water heaters

Peninsula Clean Energy is partnering with the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) to offer San Mateo County residents at least $2,500 to install clean,

by Contributed Content
on March 28, 2021

Bob’s Country Corner owners recall “chaos” of early pandemic days – and how they kept their business going

Editor's note: While the pandemic has impacted everyone, photographer Brianna Caldwell is interested in finding out how local small businesses—who rely on in-person transactions and relationships—have

by Brianna Caldwell
on March 27, 2021

Menlo Park’s virtual Arbor Day celebration is March 27

Join Mayor Drew Combs, City Manager Starla Jerome-Robinson, Environmental Quality Commission, and city arborist in planting a tree in honor of Arbor Day. Join the

by Linda Hubbard
on March 25, 2021

Get your hiking boots on – the first day of spring ushers in wildflower season

It’s time to get out on the trails and experience one of the best parts of spring in the Bay Area! And, with a little

by Matt Dolkas
on March 20, 2021

Here are two upcoming Menlo Park meetings of interest

Here is some information about two important Menlo Park meetings coming this week. Planning Commission on Monday 3/22 There is a public hearing and study

by Linda Hubbard
on March 20, 2021

Hand sanitizer and hydration stations added to Menlo Park parks and facilities

Recently, the city of Menlo Park installed new hand sanitizer stations at each of the city’s 14 playgrounds. When soap and water are not available,

by Contributed Content
on March 18, 2021

Historical storyboard takes its place by Menlo Gates on St. Patricks Day 2021

It was two years ago today that a reproduction of the historical Menlo Gates near the library was officially dedicated, recalling Menlo Park’s Irish roots. The construction

by Linda Hubbard
on March 17, 2021

Local creatures all decked out for St. Patrick’s Day

Norbert the dinosaur in Ladera is joined this St. Patrick's Day  by a newcomer dinosaur on Sharon Road in Menlo Park. The big fish at

by Linda Hubbard
on March 17, 2021

Menlo Park and surrounding San Mateo County towns move to less restrictive orange tier

Exactly one year after shelter-in-place was ordered in response to COVID-19 on March 16, 2020 by the County of San Mateo and six other Bay

by Linda Hubbard
on March 16, 2021