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Weekly Digest for March 30, 2026
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| Join us April 4 for the Spring Fest and Egg Hunt
Celebrate Spring Fest with the City of Menlo Park Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Burgess Park (701 Laurel St.)! Look forward to a petting zoo, children's crafts, photos with the big bunny, the Menlo Park Fire fun zone and our annual Egg Hunt. Advance tickets are required to participate in the Egg Hunt. All other elements of Spring Fest are free and require no tickets. Egg Hunt registration is now open and tickets are available to incorporated City of Menlo Park residents at no charge (limit one ticket per resident child) and are $5 per child for non-residents while supplies last. Read more...
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| Calling all residents interested in local leadership — deadline April 3
The City of Menlo Park is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on several advisory bodies, including the Complete Streets Commission, Environmental Quality Commission, Housing Commission, Library Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission. Advisory bodies review issues of community interest and make recommendations to the City Council, helping guide City policies, projects and priorities. Applicants must be 18 or older, reside in Menlo Park and be available to attend monthly meetings. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Friday, April 3. Read more...
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| April 3 is the last chance to sign up for the Community Fun Run — run and receive a commemorative t-shirt and medal!
Did the winter Olympics get you wishing for a medal of your own? Join us for our 2026K Community Fun Run — a 6-kilometer course that will start at Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.) and head through Bedwell Bayfront Park. Participants get a medal and a commemorative t-shirt! Runners, walkers, youths, and adults are all invited! The event will take place April 25 from 9 – 11 a.m. Read more...
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| Western Tussock Moth caterpillar activity
Menlo Park is experiencing a seasonal increase in Western Tussock Moth caterpillars affecting coast live oaks. These native insects typically appear during the spring and summer and, while noticeable, are a temporary occurrence that resolves naturally. While these caterpillars can cause temporary defoliation of oak trees, healthy coast live oaks are generally able to recover without long-term impacts. Read more...
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| San Mateo County Multi-City Inclusionary Zoning and Affordable Housing Study Virtual Public Meeting April 13
Community members are invited to learn more about the San Mateo County Multi-City Inclusionary Zoning and Affordable Housing Study at a virtual public meeting April 13 from 6–7 p.m. The City of Menlo Park is participating in this multi-city initiative to explore updates to and/or enact new affordable housing policies to be applied to new development projects. The meeting will provide an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions and participants will also be invited to provide feedback on these policies via a follow-up online survey. Read more... | |
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| Submit comments on the 1005 O'Brien Drive and 1320 Willow Road Project Draft EIR by May 18
Wednesday, April 1, the City will release the Notice of Availability (NOA) and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed 1005 O’Brien Drive and 1320 Willow Road project. The release of the Draft EIR begins a 45-day comment period required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City is requesting comments on the Draft EIR with the comment period starting Wednesday, April 1, and ending at 5 p.m. Monday, May 18. Written comments should be submitted by email to Senior Planner Chris Turner at CRTurner@menlopark.gov or by letter to Chris Turner, Community Development (701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025). Email correspondence is preferred. Read more...
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| City Hall solar carport work continuing through March
Work on the solar PV carport systems at City Hall began Feb. 16 and is expected to be completed by the end of March. The contractor, McMillan Electric, will put up construction fencing to close most of the lot between City Hall and the Gymnastics Center. Alternative parking will be available in the other parking lots at the Burgess Campus. During this temporary disruption in parking, we invite you to consider using sustainable transportation (walking, biking, commuting or taking transit) to see how these modes may work to visit the Burgess Campus. Please visit menlopark.gov/citysolar for updates. Read more...
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| Save the date for the Love our Earth Festival April 25
Celebrate and connect with community for #EarthMonth2026 at the fifth annual Love Our Earth Festival, Saturday, April 25 from noon–3 p.m. With more than 50 local exhibitors, there's something for everyone: learn from sustainability experts, access resources from local organizations and partake in some family fun with lots of activities! The event is sponsored by the City of Menlo Park, 350 Silicon Valley, Acterra, City of East Palo Alto, Menlo Spark and Peninsula Clean Energy. Read more...
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| Temporary pedestrian detour at Bedwell Bayfront Park entrance
The pedestrian entry access to Bedwell Bayfront Park will be modified temporarily to allow for construction work as part of the West Bay Sanitary District's Bayfront Recycled Water Project. A detour will be in place, and pedestrians will be routed to an existing nearby path as an alternative point of entry. Read more...
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| Apply now for the Electrification Bundle Program for Belle Haven renters
The City of Menlo Park, in partnership with the Belle Haven Community Development Fund, has launched the Electrification Bundle Program for Belle Haven renters. The program is a new initiative designed to help Belle Haven renters access cleaner, safer and more efficient home appliances at no cost. The program provides electrification items like heat pumps, induction cooktops and air purifiers for no cost. Read more...
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