As California reopens, vaccinations remain key to ending the pandemic

As California lifts most COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday, June 15, the all eligible individuals are encouraged to take advantage of free vaccination clinics.

As of 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2021, California moves “Beyond the Blueprint,” which ends the co...

COVID-19 recovery: Menlo Park plans for reopening

Last year, we closed facilities to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Essential city services like public safety, emergency maintenance and child care continued in-person. Most other city services changed format to virtual, online and cur...

Police arrest juvenile for assault with a deadly weapon

On May 30, 2021, Menlo Park Police officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon and robbery, which occurred at a residence on the 1100 block of Pine Street. The victim reported that he had secured a female escort via an internet service. During t...

Felon arrested with loaded firearm

On June 9, 2021 at 8:32 p.m., Menlo Park Police contacted 26-year-old Niko Brain of East Palo Alto during an investigation of falsely displayed license plates.  During the contact, Brain became agitated and attempted to flee from the officers. &a...

Joint Media Release – Fireworks in the area in advance of Fourth of July

As regularly happens this time of year, our area has begun to report increasing incidences of fireworks across both cities of East Palo Alto and Menlo Park. We recognize that fireworks are not only a nuisance for their disruptive noise, but they are also ...