Government

Downtown housing proposals on agenda at February 10 Menlo Park City Council meeting

The Menlo Park City Council will get an update on the request for proposals for development on Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3, and tentative

by Contributed Content
on February 8, 2026

Atherton Charter City Kickoff Workshop planned for January 29

On January 29, 2026,  from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, the town of Atherton will be exploring whether becoming a Charter City would provide greater local

by Contributed Content
on January 28, 2026

Middle Avenue Caltrain Crossing Project City Council study session on January 27

  The Menlo Park City Council will discuss the next steps for the Middle Avenue Caltrain Crossing Project at a study session during its January

by Contributed Content
on January 26, 2026

DROP privacy law is proving popular with Californians — what you need to know

State Senator Josh Becker (D–Menlo Park) recently announced that California’s Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) — the strongest consumer privacy law in the nation

by Contributed Content
on January 21, 2026

Betsy Nash is new Mayor of Menlo Park

At the annual reorganization of the City Council Dec. 9, the City Council chose a new mayor and vice mayor to serve in these roles

by Linda Hubbard
on December 16, 2025

Join the Menlo Park Planning Commission meeting about Accessory Dwelling Units on December 15

Join the Menlo Park Planning Commission meeting Monday, Dec. 15, at 7:00 pm in City Council Chambers (751 Laurel St.) and via Zoom. The Commission

by Contributed Content
on December 12, 2025

Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco to build eight affordable homes for low-income families in Menlo Park

Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco recently announced Laurel Landing, a new project bringing needed affordable homeownership opportunities to the Belle Haven neighborhood in Menlo

by Contributed Content
on December 9, 2025

San Mateo County launches coordinated push to combat human trafficking ahead of Super Bowl, World Cup Matches

As the Bay Area prepares to host the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, San Mateo County officials convened local, state and

by Contributed Content
on December 9, 2025

Downtown Parking Plazas Ordinance heads for a vote

On December 2, the Menlo Park City Council made a determination, pursuant to Elections Code section 9215, to place the proposed measure on the November

by Contributed Content
on December 4, 2025

Local minimum wage increases to $17.55 for 2026 in Menlo Park

On Jan. 1, 2026, the local minimum wage in Menlo Park will increase by $0.45 to $17.55 per hour. The $0.45 per hour increase reflects

by Contributed Content
on November 22, 2025