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New library card art coming soon

Published on January 07, 2026

We asked community members to submit original artwork based on the theme, "My Library Adventure in Menlo Park." Five designs have been chosen to be featured on our next generation of library cards.

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City Hall solar carport work starts Friday, Jan. 23

Published on January 05, 2026

Work on the solar PV carport systems at City Hall is scheduled to begin soon. The contractor, McMillan Electric, will be putting up construction fencing to close most of the lot between City Hall and the Gymnastics Center on Friday, Jan. 23. Alternative parking will be available in the other parking lots at the Burgess Campus.

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Share your feedback on SMCTA Draft South County Multimodal Strategy

Published on January 05, 2026

Highway 101 is the busiest corridor in San Mateo County and is essential for getting people and goods to where they need to go. The San Mateo County Transportation Authority’s (SMCTA) vision for 101 is to be an interconnected corridor which serves the needs of all travelers in San Mateo County, no matter how they choose to travel.

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Rain and high wind gusts continue this week

Published on December 22, 2025

Winter is here, and Menlo Park residents are encouraged to prepare for seasonal weather that can bring cooler temperatures, rain and changing conditions. Take steps now to protect your home, travel safely and stay informed throughout the winter months.

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Curbside holiday tree collection and guidelines

Published on December 22, 2025

Holiday tree collection will take place starting on Jan. 2 on the regularly scheduled pick-up day. All stands, ornaments and lights must be removed from trees to be picked up and trees must be kept out of bike lanes and out of the storm gutter. All decorations, such as lights, tinsel, tree stands and nails must be removed.

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Annual water flushing program 2025

Published on December 22, 2025

Menlo Park Municipal Water has started to conduct its annual water main flushing. The work will continue through December and conclude in February. The process of flushing water mains may cause some disruptions, such as temporary reduction in water pressure or brown water.

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City Receives RFP Responses for Downtown Development

Published on December 22, 2025

The City of Menlo Park received three proposals from development teams in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for development on City-owned Parking Plazas 1, 2 and/or 3 from Alliant Communities, Presidio Bay Ventures and Related California.

Tagged as: , Building news, Business and economy, Housing news

Celebrate safely: No firearms or fireworks in Menlo Park

Published on December 22, 2025

The Menlo Park Police Department advises the community that discharging a firearm, using fireworks or possessing fireworks within Menlo Park limits is illegal. These are considered serious crimes that can cause severe injury or death to another person. There will be zero tolerance for gunfire or fireworks.

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Gunfire report downgraded to fireworks after police response

Published on December 17, 2025

MPPD dispatch received a call reporting a person possibly armed with a gun in the area of Valparaiso Ave and Hallmark Cir and a report of possible shots fired. Officers responded to the area but did not locate anyone matching the description provided. Upon further clarification from the reporting party, a gun was not seen and the sound heard was determined to be fireworks.

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City administrative office closures and holiday impacts

Published on December 16, 2025

City offices will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 through Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 for the holidays. City offices will re-open Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Menlo Park Shuttles will be out of service Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, 2026. Menlo Park and Belle Haven Library will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, 2026. Also, on Dec. 31, both libraries will close at 6 p.m.

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