"'SMC Alert' is an alert notification system used to immediately contact you during urgent or emergency situations."

"Alert types include life safety, fire, weather, accidents involving utilities’ or roadways, and disaster notifications, such as a terrorist attack."

"'SMC Alert' is available in all cities and towns

in San Mateo County."

To learn more about the County of San Mateo's

SMC Alert feature, please click here

"California storm victims now have until May 15, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced...

The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This means that individuals and households that reside or have a business in Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Los Angeles, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Ventura, Yolo and Yuba counties qualify for tax relief. Other areas added later to the disaster area will also qualify for the same relief. The current list of eligible localities is always available on the Tax Relief in Disaster Situations page on IRS.gov.

To read more of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)'s

press release, please click here.

January is National Blood Donor Month! As a special thanks for keeping patients a priority, anyone who donates at Stanford Blood Center from January 2 – 31 will be entered to win a two-night stay at a lavish Ritz-Carlton destination of your choice!

Start the new year by donating blood! Just an hour of your time can help save the lives of multiple patients.

Visit stanfordbloodcenter.org to make an appointment or call 888-723-7831

Click here to learn more.

Friday, January 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Menlo Park Community Campus, 100 Terminal Ave.

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Residents and other interested parties are invited to a guided tour of the Menlo Park Community Campus project now under construction in the Belle Haven neighborhood. This is part of a series of neighborhood-oriented tours at various stages of the project.

The January 20 construction tour will feature

the swimming pool and splash pad, in addition

to a walkthrough of the main structure.

The intent of the neighborhood tours is to provide Menlo Park residents, especially from the Belle Haven neighborhood, the opportunity to observe and experience the project while it is under construction.

Must be 18 years of age or older. This is an active construction site with uneven surfaces and other potential hazards. Sturdy footwear is required. Personal protective equipment (hard hats, hi-visibility vests) will be provided.

Advance registration and liability waiver are required.

*Above information and photo credit: City of Menlo Park

TONIGHT! Virtual Event - Tuesday, January 17th

Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm. 

"In this orientation, we’ll share more about what services Renaissance provides in San Mateo County and the Peninsula, including a recommended set of classes based on your business status and support in setting up your client portal account. Renaissance has been serving the Peninsula for over a decade."

Register Here!

Friday January 20, 2023

Time: 10:00am ~ Fee: $30.00

NUMBERS DON'T LIE! Use them to Increase Sales and Profitability. Do You Think Your Business is as Profitable and Productive as It Could Be?

f you own a small business, you need to keep track of many numbers to be profitable and effective. Sales and profits are important metrics, but they're not the only measurements of your business' performance.

f you understand how metrics can measure performance, your business can be much more efficient and much more profitable.

In this presentation you will learn some simple techniques to keep track of how your business is operating, techniques that have been shown to lead to higher sales and more efficient operations. You will take away specific examples that you can use immediately.

Register Now!