Government

Save Downtown Menlo submits signatures in support of initiative relating to downtown parking lot development

On Friday, October 10, the Save Downtown Menlo group submitted over 3,440 signatures — well over the required 3,000 — in support of its citizens’

by Contributed Content
on October 11, 2025

Paws for Purple Hearts recognized by Menlo Park City Council

Paws for Purple Hearts was recognized by the Menlo Park City Council on September 30 as part of National Service Dog Month. The proclamation notes

by Contributed Content
on October 3, 2025

Update on local swimming pools from Menlo Park Mayor Drew Combs

Editor's note: The following was included as part of Mayor Drew Comb's weekly newsletter: "At the meeting on September 9, a majority of the Menlo

by Contributed Content
on September 22, 2025

Six development teams selected to submit proposals on downtown parking lots

Editor's note: The following information was provided by the City of Menlo Park. The City of Menlo Park issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on

by Contributed Content
on September 17, 2025

Menlo Park City Clerk’s Office open house set for September 18

On Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, the City Clerk's Office of Menlo Park welcomes all community members to attend an

by Contributed Content
on September 16, 2025

Atherton City Council seeking applicant for vacant seat

The Atherton City Council is currently accepting applications to fill a vacant council seat through an appointment process rather than an election. Interested residents can

by Contributed Content
on September 16, 2025

Bills to stop the puppy mill pipeline in California pass the Legislature

This week the Legislature passed three bills to curb consumer fraud and animal abuse in pet sales. In response to a multi-part investigation into the

by Contributed Content
on September 12, 2025

Menlo Park City Council to review draft RFP for potential development August 26

The following information is provided by the City of Menlo Park. Join the August 26th Menlo Park City Council meeting to provide feedback and/or listen

by Contributed Content
on August 22, 2025

Menlo Park is enforcing ban on gas-powered gardening equipment

Menlo Park is now enforcing its ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and string trimmers under the City’s Zero Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) Ordinance. The use

by Contributed Content
on August 17, 2025

Spotted: Drew Combs in Galway, Menlo Park’s sister city

It's been a tale of two sister cities in a matter of days. First there was Jenna Lee's good account of her experience in Bizen,

by Linda Hubbard
on August 1, 2025