West Menlo Park path closed
The path along San Francisquito Creek and Santa Cruz Avenue between Junipero Serra Boulevard and Sand Hill Road has been closed since Friday, Oct. 17, due to uneven pavement caused by erosion. Menlo Park advises pedestrians and cyclists to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Bicyclists are encouraged to use bike lanes on Alpine Road, Junipero Serra Boulevard and Sand Hill Road. The path will remain closed until further notice.
Speed limit decreases on Valparaiso
Menlo Park, in partnership with Atherton, decreased the speed limit on Valparaiso Avenue between Cotton Street and El Camino Real from 30 mph to 25 mph. The change went into effect on Oct. 22.
Menlo Park says lowering the speed limit is an important part of its “Vision Zero” commitment to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2040. A Menlo School student was previously injured on Valparaiso.
Portola Valley trivia night
The Portola Valley Parks and Recreation Committee is hosting a trivia night on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Portola Valley Community Hall. Trivia kicks off promptly at 7 p.m. The event is free but donations are accepted at the door to help fund future community gatherings. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own food, drinks and upbeat attitude. Space is limited to 16 teams of up to eight players each—participants can register as a team or sign up individually to be placed on one. To reserve a spot, visit the trivia night registration page.
— Arden Margulis
Editor’s Note: At the request of Portola Valley staff, the email of an organizer of the trivia night was removed.
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