POWER OUTAGE for Central Menlo Park due to a vehicle collision at Ravenswood and Laurel St. Please AVOID the area. The outage may affect air conditioning/heating/fans, medical equipment, and electronics. Estimated time for power restoration is 2 p.m. MORE details at https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outage-tools/outage-map/.
Published on May 26, 2026
The 600 Block Public Plaza on Santa Cruz Avenue is undergoing a major transformation. Once complete, the Plaza will have seating, new landscaping, shade canopies and a stage for performances and entertainment. The space will be a central downtown location for community gatherings. In the meantime, new furnishings are being installed in the Plaza, available to the public as open seating. Stop by May 31 between 9 a.m. – noon to learn more from City staff about the Plaza and upcoming community events.