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Tip of the month: Get ready for spring with an ABC Quick Check

Published on April 07, 2026

Performing an ABC Quick Check only takes a few minutes but can help identify any obvious issues that might affect your ride. It’s important to note that the ABC Quick Check is not a substitute for regular bicycle maintenance and periodic professional servicing. Regularly servicing your bike will help ensure its overall safety, performance and longevity.

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City of Menlo Park selected for Safe Kids Mini-Grant

Published on April 07, 2026

The City of Menlo Park is excited to share that it has been selected for a mini-grant from the Safe Kids Santa Clara/San Mateo Coalition. Through the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) School Travel Fellowship (STF), the City will use this funding to advance efforts to explore the feasibility of implementing a temporary traffic garden at a school in Menlo Park.

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1005 O'Brien Drive and 1320 Willow Road Project Draft EIR

Published on March 30, 2026

Wednesday, April 1, the City will release the Notice of Availability (NOA) and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed 1005 O’Brien Drive and 1320 Willow Road project. The release of the Draft EIR begins a 45-day comment period required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City is requesting comments on the Draft EIR by May 18 at 5 p.m.

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Western Tussock Moth caterpillar activity

Published on March 30, 2026

Menlo Park is experiencing a seasonal increase in Western Tussock Moth caterpillars affecting coast live oaks. These native insects typically appear during the spring and summer and, while noticeable, are a temporary occurrence that resolves naturally.

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Inclusionary Zoning and Affordable Housing Virtual Meeting April 13

Published on March 23, 2026

Community members are invited to learn more about the San Mateo County Multi-City Inclusionary Zoning and Affordable Housing Study at a virtual public meeting April 13 from 6–7 p.m. The City of Menlo Park is participating in this multi-city initiative to explore updates to and/or enact new affordable housing policies to be applied to new development projects.

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City Council selects top priorities for fiscal year 2026-27

Published on March 23, 2026

City Council held its annual priority-setting workshop on Saturday, March 21. City Councilmembers reviewed accomplishments from the past year and challenges for the coming year, received a financial update, considered the Environmental Justice Element implementation progress, and learned about plans for Menlo Park centennial celebrations in 2027.

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Child safety seat installation at Community Resource Fair March 28

Published on March 23, 2026

On Saturday, Mar. 28, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., the Menlo Park Police Department will have certified child passenger safety technicians available to check car seat installations at the Community Resource Fair in the Belle Haven Community Campus parking lot (100 Terminal Ave.) in Menlo Park.

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Menlo Park Library participates in One Book, One Coast

Published on March 20, 2026

Menlo Park is joining nearly 200 library systems across California, Washington, and Oregon for One Book, One Coast, a shared community reading program that celebrates literacy, learning, community, and civil discourse.

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Menlo Park Library is now energized by rooftop solar!

Published on March 16, 2026

The Menlo Park Library is now powered by solar energy! As of March 1, the library's new rooftop solar system is fully operational and generating clean electricity for the community. This is a major step toward the City's goal of eliminating fossil fuel use in municipal operations by 2030 and reducing costs for Menlo Park taxpayers for decades to come.

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Heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m. Friday, March 20

Published on March 16, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory impacting Menlo Park and the Bay Area through 8 p.m. Friday, March 20. Expect high temperatures in the low to mid 90s across the interior and 80s along the coastline. Take precautions now to avoid heat illness. Menlo Park has air-conditioned facilities where you can escape the heat.

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Tip of the month: Get ready for spring with an ABC Quick Check

City of Menlo Park selected for Safe Kids Mini-Grant

1005 O'Brien Drive and 1320 Willow Road Project Draft EIR

Western Tussock Moth caterpillar activity

Inclusionary Zoning and Affordable Housing Virtual Meeting April 13

City Council selects top priorities for fiscal year 2026-27

Child safety seat installation at Community Resource Fair March 28

Menlo Park Library participates in One Book, One Coast

Menlo Park Library is now energized by rooftop solar!

Heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m. Friday, March 20

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