The $1.5 billion expansion, on top of $3 billion already committed, makes the California Relief Grant the largest small business grant program of its kind in the country with grants up to $25,000 for nonprofits and small businesses impacted by the pandemic.

The funding rounds will be conducted by CalOSBA’s selected intermediary, Lendistry. Additional information can be found at CAReliefGrant.com.

The deadline for small businesses & non-profits to apply is Thursday, September 30.

On September 28, Caltrain will be performing foundation installation work in Menlo Park that will require temporary lane closures of the eastbound and westbound lanes of Oak Grove Avenue to vehicle and bicycle traffic. The temporary lane closures are required due to construction equipment and crews entering and exiting the Caltrain right-of-way at Oak Grove Avenue.

Directional signs will direct eastbound vehicle and bicycle traffic to use the westbound lane of Oak Grove Avenue. Westbound vehicle and bicycle traffic will be directed to use the eastbound lane of Oak Grove Avenue. Flaggers will be present to assist vehicle and bicycle traffic. Only one side of Oak Grove Avenue will be closed at a time. The crosswalks and sidewalks on Oak Grove Avenue will remain open for pedestrian traffic during construction.

The City of Menlo Park is seeking Menlo Park residents to apply for the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC). The Commission shall be comprised of seven (7) commissioners and two (2) alternate commissioners. Alternates may fully participate in Commission deliberations but may not vote and may not be counted toward the establishment of a quorum. Alternates are subject to the same qualifications, restrictions, and standards of conduct as all other Commissioners. The IRC will be responsible for setting Menlo Park’s electoral boundaries for City Council districts following the 2020 census.

There are limitations to who can serve on this commission. Please review Attachment A of the application to verify that you are eligible before you apply.

Recruitment is open and closes on October 15.

Every year, millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don’t update their registration, or aren’t sure how to register. National Voter Registration Day, first observed in 2012, aims to make sure everyone has the opportunity to vote.

Today, on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, volunteers and organizations from all over the country will “hit the streets” in a single day of coordinated efforts. National Voter Registration Day seeks to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities to reach tens of thousands of voters who may not register otherwise.

Learn the signs and symptoms of mental illness, and take away ideas about how to help yourself, friends, or family members who may be in need of support.

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Celebrate Oktoberfest at The Refuge from Thursday, September 30 to Sunday, October 3.

A discussion of the essentials of marketing your business on Instagram.

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