Rain and high wind gusts continue this week Published on December 22, 2025 Winter is here, and Menlo Park residents are encouraged to prepare for seasonal weather that can bring cooler temperatures, rain and changing conditions. Take steps now to protect your home, travel safely and stay informed throughout the winter months. Tagged as: , Public notices
Curbside holiday tree collection and guidelines Published on December 22, 2025 Holiday tree collection will take place starting on Jan. 2 on the regularly scheduled pick-up day. All stands, ornaments and lights must be removed from trees to be picked up and trees must be kept out of bike lanes and out of the storm gutter. All decorations, such as lights, tinsel, tree stands and nails must be removed. Tagged as: , Public notices
Annual water flushing program 2025 Published on December 22, 2025 Menlo Park Municipal Water has started to conduct its annual water main flushing. The work will continue through December and conclude in February. The process of flushing water mains may cause some disruptions, such as temporary reduction in water pressure or brown water. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public notices
City Receives RFP Responses for Downtown Development Published on December 22, 2025 The City of Menlo Park received three proposals from development teams in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for development on City-owned Parking Plazas 1, 2 and/or 3 from Alliant Communities, Presidio Bay Ventures and Related California. Tagged as: , Building news, Business and economy, Housing news
Celebrate safely: No firearms or fireworks in Menlo Park Published on December 22, 2025 The Menlo Park Police Department advises the community that discharging a firearm, using fireworks or possessing fireworks within Menlo Park limits is illegal. These are considered serious crimes that can cause severe injury or death to another person. There will be zero tolerance for gunfire or fireworks. Tagged as: , Public notices
Gunfire report downgraded to fireworks after police response Published on December 17, 2025 MPPD dispatch received a call reporting a person possibly armed with a gun in the area of Valparaiso Ave and Hallmark Cir and a report of possible shots fired. Officers responded to the area but did not locate anyone matching the description provided. Upon further clarification from the reporting party, a gun was not seen and the sound heard was determined to be fireworks. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public safety
City administrative office closures and holiday impacts Published on December 16, 2025 City offices will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 through Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 for the holidays. City offices will re-open Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Menlo Park Shuttles will be out of service Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, 2026. Menlo Park and Belle Haven Library will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, 2026. Also, on Dec. 31, both libraries will close at 6 p.m. Tagged as: , Announcements
Police respond to mental health incident Published on December 16, 2025 Menlo Park Police responded to calls of a person with a gun. When officers arrived, it was determined that the person and vehicle matched the description of a missing and suicidal person. The scene was secured, and after a planned approach of the vehicle, the person was found deceased by suicide in the vehicle. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public safety
Overnight parking enforcement deferred for the holidays Published on December 15, 2025 The City will suspend residential overnight parking enforcement during the holiday season. The overnight parking ordinance will not be enforced beginning Monday morning, Dec. 22, through Sunday morning, Jan. 4, 2026. It will resume at 2 a.m. on Jan. 5, 2026. All parked vehicles without a parking permit will receive a courtesy warning. Tagged as: , Announcements, Transportation news
Upcoming solar carport installation at Kelly Park Dec. 17 Published on December 15, 2025 Public Works will soon begin the installation of solar panel carports at the Kelly Field parking lot (100 Terminal Ave.). Construction is anticipated to start Dec. 17 and is estimated to be completed by April 2026. The work will take place from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Tagged as: , Announcements