Government

Parkline masterplan development project on Menlo Park City Council agenda September 22

At its Sept. 22 meeting at 6 p.m., the Menlo Park City Council will hold a study session on proposed revisions to the previously approved

by Contributed Content
on September 20, 2026

New SMC rules for using autonomous, AI-controlled robots

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has voted 4-0 to establish what County officials believe is a first-of-its-kind permitting system for businesses using autonomous,

by Contributed Content
on September 17, 2026

Menlo Park Planning Commission to consider 800 Oak Grove Ave. project September 14

The Menlo Park Planning Commission will consider the 800 Oak Grove Ave. project at its meeting Monday, September 14 at 7:00 pm. The applicant is

by Contributed Content
on September 14, 2026

State commits to crafting a fix to broken VLF process; Mueller and Speier say the work isn’t done

The California Legislature has taken its first formal step toward working on a fix for the broken Vehicle License Fee adjustment amount (VLF) funding mechanism

by Contributed Content
on September 4, 2026

September is National Preparedness Month: Begin with one simple step

This week, take one simple action that can make a significant difference in an emergency: register for SMC Alert or confirm that your account and

by Contributed Content
on September 1, 2026

Vehicle License Fee (VLF) projected shortfall has increased — the impact on Menlo Park

The County of San Mateo recently learned that the ongoing Vehicle License Fee (VLF) revenue shortfall has become dramatically worse for this fiscal year with

by Contributed Content
on August 19, 2026

Get details about Measure P — the downtown parking lot ballot measure

Menlo Park Mayor Betsy Nash posted this information in her weekly newsletter: Measure P – the downtown ballot measure – has been posted online.  Here is

by Linda Hubbard
on August 15, 2026

Candidates for Menlo Park City Council Districts have until August 12 to file

The nomination period for Menlo Park City Council Districts 1 and 4 are being extended through 5:00 pm, August 12, because an eligible incumbent did

by Contributed Content
on August 9, 2026

Council member Drew Combs provides update on 80 Willow development

In his weekly newsletter, Menlo Park City Council member Drew Combs provides an overview of the most recent development regarding 80 Willow Road: On July

by Linda Hubbard
on August 4, 2026

AI Transparency Law goes into effect on August 1 — what it means for you

State Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) made this announcement: "On August 1, California begins implementing the nation's strongest AI transparency law, marking the beginning of

by Contributed Content
on August 1, 2026