Government

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

Spotted: Assemblymember Marc Berman hosting community food drive

Last week, Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) hosted a community food drive to collect food items for families in need during the summer months. Assemblymember

by Contributed Content
on July 25, 2026

Willow Road pedestrian and bicycle safety project update

At its July 14 meeting, the Menlo Park City Council received a presentation on the Willow Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvement Project. The project

by Contributed Content
on July 21, 2026

Senator Josh Becker to host virtual town hall on artificial intelligence and the future of work on July 16

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the workplace, raising important questions about jobs, education, worker protections, and California's economy. On Thursday, July 16, from 5:30 to

by Contributed Content
on July 16, 2026

Menlo Park City Council to get update on Housing Element and downtown development

At its July 14 meeting, the Menlo Park City Council will receive an update about the City's progress toward meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation

by Contributed Content
on July 14, 2026

Menlo Park City Council to consider parking at Nealon Park and Blake Street

At its July 14 meeting, the Menlo Park City Council will consider the permanent configuration of two pilot projects along Middle Avenue: back-in angled parking

by Contributed Content
on July 13, 2026

Menlo Park City Council adopts fiscal year 2026-27 budget

At its June 23 meeting, the Menlo Park City Council adopted the budget for fiscal year 2026-27, establishing the City's financial plan for the upcoming

by Contributed Content
on June 30, 2026

ADU Ordinance update adopted by Menlo Park City Council on June 9

At its June 9 meeting, the Menlo Park City Council adopted an updated accessory dwelling unit ordinance (the ADU Ordinance), which will be effective July

by Contributed Content
on June 30, 2026