Caltrain grade crossing work planned Dec. 4–22 Published on November 28, 2022 From December 4 to December 22, Caltrain will be performing signal installation and testing at the Encinal, Glenwood, Oak Grove, and Ravenswood avenues railroad crossings in Menlo Park. During testing, flaggers will be present to stop vehicular and pedestrian traffic as trains approach the crossing. Tagged as: , Announcements, Transportation news
Winter/Spring class registration opens soon! Published on November 28, 2022 Now is a great time to try new things! From sports and fitness, gymnastics, arts and cultural events, there’s an opportunity for every interest. Menlo Park is excited to offer a variety of in person and virtual classes. Tagged as: , Announcements
Switch to a heat pump water heater and save! Published on November 28, 2022 Peninsula Clean Energy is providing a $3,500 rebate when customers replace a gas water heater. Combined with the BayREN rebate of up to $1,000, this provides up to a total of $4,500. If an electrical panel upgrade is needed, supplemental rebates are available. Tagged as: , Announcements, Sustainability news
County's Jobs for Youth program accepting applications Published on November 28, 2022 In 1982, Daly City Mayor Al Teglia had an idea: What if every youth in San Mateo County received the support they needed to succeed in their careers? From that idea came Jobs for Youth, a San Mateo County program. The Jobs for Youth Al Teglia Scholarship program provides 20 youth with $2,000 each. Tagged as: , Announcements
Take steps to reduce stormwater runoff pollution Published on November 28, 2022 Stormwater is rain water that does not soak into the ground. As stormwater flows over neighborhoods, businesses and streets, it picks up the trash, animal waste, pesticides, motor oils and other contaminants accumulated on hard surfaces and deposits them into our local creeks, rivers and the San Francisco Bay. Tagged as: , Announcements
Letter from the Police Chief: Holiday safety advice Published on November 28, 2022 This week, we have had a few injury collisions involving pedestrians and bicycles. We also see bicycles continuing to trend as a top target for theft. The collisions we have seen involve vehicles bicycles, and pedestrians - and often a vehicle versus a pedestrian or bike. While the causes for these incidents vary, all such collisions have impact on us. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public safety
County gun buyback: Turn in a gun. Get cash. No questions. Published on November 28, 2022 The County of San Mateo and its partners are holding a gun buyback on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. The event will be held at 1000 Skyway Road in San Carlos from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants must transport firearms unloaded in a vehicle trunk or, for trucks and vans, in a locked container. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public safety
Support Menlo Park businesses this Small Business Saturday Published on November 21, 2022 It is usually the big shopping day after Thanksgiving that gets all the publicity, but let’s remember Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26! It is more important than ever to support our local businesses and shop safely. Check out small businesses in Menlo Park on the Shop Small Map. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business and economy
Menlo Park announces return of popular winter community events Published on November 21, 2022 The City of Menlo Park is excited to announce the return of some of our favorite winter events this year. The 2022 programming includes the Light up the Season event on Friday, Dec. 2, in Fremont Park and Photos with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Tagged as: , Announcements
Helpful tips for tree maintenance during the winter season Published on November 21, 2022 As California enters the rainy and storm season, it is important to conduct regular tree maintenance to reduce the amount of fallen limbs and tree debris. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind. Tagged as: , Announcements