Upcoming public meetings

• Tuesday, June 16, 4 p.m. closed then regular session
   City Council meeting agenda
• Monday, June 22, 7 p.m.
   Planning Commission meeting
• Tuesday, June 23, 5 p.m. 
   City Council meeting agenda  

Upcoming events

• Wednesday, June 17, 3:30 p.m.
   "Avid-art" Art with Avideh
• Friday, June 19, 6 p.m.
   "Shelter-in-Play" Bingo Night

• Sunday, June 20, 11 a.m.
   Community Reads Exit West: Book Discussion
• Monday, June 22, 10:30 a.m.
   Virtual Office Hours with the Mayor
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Health officer releases new statement on virus spread, schools and County's variance application

The new statement issued today by San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow outlines how he and County leadership made the decision to apply for a variance from the state’s current shelter-in-place order so that the county can achieve full alignment with the state’s reopening timeline.“You all are now the most important variable in how…Click to continue

Leave the fireworks to the experts

Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks. The National Safety Council advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals, and not to use any fireworks at home. In Menlo Park, ALL fireworks are illegal (including so called “safe and sane” fireworks). In 2018, five people died and over 9,100 were injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents. Of these, nearly 50% of the injuries were to children and young adults under age 20...Click to continue

EV charging incentives coming to San Mateo and Santa Clara counties

Have you considered electric vehicle (EV) charging at your business property? Launching this fall, the Peninsula-Silicon Valley Incentive Project will offer substantial incentives to help cover the cost of installing new electric vehicle chargers on commercial, multifamily, local government and nonprofit properties in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Join us and experts from the Center for Sustainable...Click to continue

Great Plates Delivered Program Extended to July 10

San Mateo County’s Great Plates Delivered program that provides delivery of nutritious meals from 60 local restaurants to 1,298 qualifying County residents has received additional funding and will continue until July 10, 2020. Senior applications to the program are being accepted at 800-675-8437. The program meets the needs of residents who may have difficulty accessing meals while sheltering-in-place and supports local restaurants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding is through state and federal emergency…Click to continue