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"Winter Reads" community reading game

Published on November 15, 2025

End this year strong, keep reading through the winter season, and kick-start the New Year as you read your way through the coziest time of the year. Winter Reads is open to all ages. Anyone can participate by signing up on the Reader Zone App between Nov. 15 – Jan. 17. Everyone who reaches their reading goal will earn a free book or Kepler's gift card!

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Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

Published on November 03, 2025

Nov. 2–8 is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, a national campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while fatigued. Each year, hundreds of lives are lost in drowsy driving-related crashes. Learn how to prevent fatigue behind the wheel with guidance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Winter is here – sandbags available

Published on November 03, 2025

Winter rains are here, and the City encourages everyone to be flood-ready. Know your flood risk, avoid driving through flooded areas and obey all road closures and detours. Stay informed by signing up for SMC Alert and the City’s Weekly Digest newsletter, and visit the City’s storms and flooding webpage to learn how to prepare for wet weather.

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Speed limit update on Valparaiso Avenue

Published on October 27, 2025

As of Oct. 22, and in partnership with the Town of Atherton, the speed limit on Valparaiso Avenue between Cotton Street and El Camino Real has been reduced from 30 mph to 25 mph to improve safety for all road users. For more information, please contact publicworks@menlopark.gov.

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Menlo Park hosts 10th Annual Storytelling Festival

Published on October 24, 2025

Join us for the 10th Annual Menlo Park Storytelling Festival, featuring eight free events between Nov. 2 and Dec. 7. Visit each event page for program details and age recommendations.

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Swim center hours sustained and restored effective Nov. 3

Published on October 24, 2025

At the Sept. 30 meeting, City Council approved funding to sustain and restore operating hours at city-owned swim centers, Belle Haven Pool and Burgess Pool. New hours take effect Nov. 3, 2025.

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XL bike lockers at Caltrain Menlo Park

Published on October 20, 2025

Caltrain recently added XL bike lockers at the Menlo Park Caltrain Station, making it easier to securely store larger bikes, such as cargo or e-bikes. Two types of lockers are now available in standard (pie-shaped) and XL (rectangular). To access either type, download the BikeLink app. Standard lockers cost 5 cents per hour, while XL lockers cost 8 cents per hour.

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National Teen Driver Safety Week

Published on October 20, 2025

Oct. 19–25 is National Teen Driver Safety Week and the Menlo Park Police Department is providing tools to ensure teens stay safe on the road. Talk with your teens about safe driving habits this week. Traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for teens ages 15–18. In 2023, 2,611 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers and 53% of teen drivers who died were not wearing seatbelts.

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Path closure along San Francisquito Creek/Santa Cruz Avenue

Published on October 20, 2025

The path along San Francisquito Creek/Santa Cruz Avenue between Junipero Serra Blvd. and Sand Hill Road, was closed on Friday, Oct. 17, due to uneven pavement conditions caused by erosion. All users should avoid using the path and use alternate routes instead. Bicyclists should use bike lanes on Alpine Road, Junipero Serra Blvd. and Sand Hill Road. The path will remain closed until further notice.

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Ready to boost your biking confidence?

Published on October 20, 2025

Ready to boost your biking confidence or learn basic repairs? Sign up for a free class hosted by the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition and make your rides safer and smoother! Commute.org and Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition are hosting free bicycle education classes. Learn how to ride safely and confidently through sessions like Introduction to E-Bikes, Smart Cycling and Bike Commuting.

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"Winter Reads" community reading game

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

Winter is here – sandbags available

Speed limit update on Valparaiso Avenue

Menlo Park hosts 10th Annual Storytelling Festival

Swim center hours sustained and restored effective Nov. 3

XL bike lockers at Caltrain Menlo Park

National Teen Driver Safety Week

Path closure along San Francisquito Creek/Santa Cruz Avenue

Ready to boost your biking confidence?

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