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2026 Community Police Academy application open

Published on November 17, 2025

Applications are open for the six-week Menlo Park Community Police Academy, a hands-on program that introduces participants to police operations, daily responsibilities and topics like criminal law, forensics and investigations. Apply before the Jan. 2, 2026 deadline.

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Local minimum wage increases to $17.55 for 2026

Published on November 17, 2025

Jan. 1, 2026, Menlo Park’s local minimum wage will increase by $0.45 to $17.55 per hour, reflecting a 2.7% inflation adjustment based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data for the San Francisco area. The ordinance applies to all employers within incorporated Menlo Park and any employee working at least two hours per week.

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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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Ready to boost your biking confidence?

Published on November 10, 2025

The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition is offering free classes to help residents build biking confidence and learn basic repair skills. A class for adults and teens ages 14 and older will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, making it a great opportunity for high school students to practice cycling safely. Additional sessions cover topics such as bike repair, urban cycling and biking basics.

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Bike rodeo highlights

Published on November 10, 2025

Laurel School Upper Campus and Encinal Elementary recently hosted bike rodeos for more than 100 students to practice bicycle safety skills. Third graders at Laurel and fourth graders at Encinal learned how to avoid hazards, use hand signals and come to a complete stop in a fun, hands-on environment.

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Encouraging carpooling – a key climate action strategy

Published on November 10, 2025

The San Mateo County Office of Education and the Office of Sustainability have created a Carpool Toolkit to help families and school staff promote sustainable travel. Carpooling reduces greenhouse gas emissions, eases traffic and builds community connections. The toolkit includes template letters, social media posts, fact sheets and app recommendations to make it easier to organize carpools.

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Where to get help with groceries, hot meals, and other food assistance

Published on November 05, 2025

See a list of places to get help with groceries, hot meals, and other food resources in Menlo Park and San Mateo County.

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Complete Streets Commission to review pilot projects Nov. 12

Published on November 03, 2025

Please join us at the upcoming Complete Streets Commission meeting Wednesday, Nov. 12, starting at 6:30 p.m in City Council Chambers (751 Laurel St.) and via Zoom. The Commission will review the Nealon Park Back-In Angled Parking and Blake Street Pilot Closure results and discuss next steps for these pilots.

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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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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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2026 Community Police Academy application open

Local minimum wage increases to $17.55 for 2026

"Winter Reads" community reading game

Ready to boost your biking confidence?

Bike rodeo highlights

Encouraging carpooling – a key climate action strategy

Where to get help with groceries, hot meals, and other food assistance

Complete Streets Commission to review pilot projects Nov. 12

Winter is here – sandbags available

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

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