Government

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

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