Government

New 2025 California Building Code adopted — effective in 2026

All building permit applicants intending to submit a building permit application under the 2022 California Building Code should note the following important dates. Complete building

by Contributed Content
on November 18, 2025

Peninsula Volunteers host Town Hall with Supervisor Ray Mueller on November 20

Hosted at PVI’s Little House (800 Middle Avenue) on Thursday, November 20 at 11:00 am — and open to all neighbors and community partners —

by Linda Hubbard
on November 18, 2025

Kenneth Binder is new sheriff of San Mateo County

  Kenneth Binder, former Undersheriff of Santa Clara County, has been appointed the new sheriff of San Mateo County by a vote of 4-1. The

by Linda Hubbard
on November 12, 2025

City of Menlo Park finds 80 Willow Road project inconsistent with development standards

The City of Menlo Park continues to process the development application at 80 Willow Road, referred to as “Willow Park.” On November 7, the City

by Contributed Content
on November 8, 2025

Find Menlo Park voting locations for the November 4 Special Election

The Statewide Special Election will take place November 4. Locations for voting and ballot drop-off in the City of Menlo Park are as follows: 24-Hour

by Linda Hubbard
on November 2, 2025

County Supervisors vote to appoint next San Mateo County sheriff

After a special meeting on October 28 that included nearly 100 comments received from the public about what qualities they want in the County’s next

by Contributed Content
on October 29, 2025

Senator Josh Becker launches emergency food drive as SNAP benefits face disruption

Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) announced on October 28th that his district office has launched an emergency food drive in response to the federal government

by Contributed Content
on October 28, 2025

Mayor Drew Combs presents State of the City Address on October 23

On Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, join Mayor Drew Combs for the 2025 State of the  City address at Bar Loretta

by Linda Hubbard
on October 19, 2025

Encinal School 5th graders give presentation about walking safety

We learned that Encinal School 5th Grade students presented a report about their recent walk audit to the Atherton City Council on Wednesday, October 15.

by Linda Hubbard
on October 16, 2025

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors removes Sheriff Christina Corpus from office

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 today (October 14) to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from office, concluding a months-long process established under

by Contributed Content
on October 14, 2025