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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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Upcoming winter weather safety reminders

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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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.

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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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Police respond to mental health incident

Published on December 16, 2025

Menlo Park Police responded to calls of a person with a gun. When officers arrived, it was determined that the person and vehicle matched the description of a missing and suicidal person. The scene was secured, and after a planned approach of the vehicle, the person was found deceased by suicide in the vehicle.

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Overnight parking enforcement deferred for the holidays

Published on December 15, 2025

The City will suspend residential overnight parking enforcement during the holiday season. The overnight parking ordinance will not be enforced beginning Monday morning, Dec. 22, through Sunday morning, Jan. 4, 2026. It will resume at 2 a.m. on Jan. 5, 2026. All parked vehicles without a parking permit will receive a courtesy warning.

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Upcoming solar carport installation at Kelly Park Dec. 17

Published on December 15, 2025

Public Works will soon begin the installation of solar panel carports at the Kelly Field parking lot (100 Terminal Ave.). Construction is anticipated to start Dec. 17 and is estimated to be completed by April 2026. The work will take place from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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News articles

Curbside holiday tree collection and guidelines

Upcoming winter weather safety reminders

Annual water flushing program 2025

City Receives RFP Responses for Downtown Development

Celebrate safely: No firearms or fireworks in Menlo Park

Gunfire report downgraded to fireworks after police response

City administrative office closures and holiday impacts

Police respond to mental health incident

Overnight parking enforcement deferred for the holidays

Upcoming solar carport installation at Kelly Park Dec. 17

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