Government

Senate unanimously passes Becker privacy bill strengthening Californians’ right to delete personal data

Today [5/27], the California State Senate unanimously passed SB 923 by Senator Josh Becker (D–Menlo Park), legislation strengthening Californians’ right to control and delete their

by Linda Hubbard
on May 27, 2026

Assembly member Marc Berman honors Children’s Health Council as 2026 Nonprofit of the Year

Assembly member Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) has named the Children’s Health Council (CHC) as the 23rd Assembly District’s Nonprofit of the Year in recognition of

by Contributed Content
on May 26, 2026

Menlo Park City Council to consider update to City’s ADU Ordinance on May 19

On Tuesday, May 19, at 6:00 pm, the Menlo Park City Council will review proposed updates to the City’s ADU Ordinance, consider the Planning Commission’s

by Contributed Content
on May 17, 2026

SMC Supervisors introduce ordinance to ban sales of kratom

San Mateo County supervisors on Tuesday (4/21) introduced an ordinance that would ban the sale of kratom, a substance made from a tropical tree that

by Contributed Content
on April 22, 2026

Senator Becker launches “Good News Climate” blog

In a time of global uncertainty and volatility in energy markets, Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) announced the launch of his “Good News Climate” blog—an

by Contributed Content
on April 14, 2026

Portola Valley community coffee with Assembly Member Mark Berman on April 10

On Friday, April 10, from 8:30 to 10:00 am, join Assembly Member Mark Berman and Portola Valley Mayor Craig Taylor to share your thoughts on

by Contributed Content
on April 6, 2026

Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the 1005 O’Brien Drive and 1320 Willow Road project now available

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the City of Menlo Park released the Notice of Availability (NOA) and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed 1005 O’Brien

by Contributed Content
on April 4, 2026

Menlo Park City Council selects top priorities for fiscal year 2026-27

The Menlo Park City Council held its annual priority-setting workshop on Saturday, March 21. City Council members reviewed accomplishments from the past year and challenges

by Contributed Content
on March 24, 2026

Menlo Park City Council priority setting workshop scheduled for March 21

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Menlo Park City Council will hold its annual priority setting workshop and what

by Contributed Content
on March 17, 2026

Meet and Great with new SMC sheriff Ken Binder on March 5

Join San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller and State Senator Josh Becker on Thursday evening, March 5, for a special Meet and Greet with the

by Contributed Content
on March 4, 2026