Government

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

Atherton Charter City Community Workshop set for February 26

Atherton is exploring whether becoming a Charter City would provide greater local control over municipal affairs such as governance, elections, contracting, land use, and public

by Contributed Content
on February 23, 2026

Share input ahead of the Menlo Park City Council Priority Setting Workshop

The City Council is seeking community input on what Menlo Park should prioritize for fiscal year 2026-27. Your feedback will be presented for City Council

by Contributed Content
on February 23, 2026

Calling Menlo Park residents interested in local leadership

The City of Menlo Park is actively seeking applicants for vacant seats on a number of advisory bodies. Current vacancies include: Complete Streets Commission -

by Contributed Content
on February 21, 2026

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