TEXT VERSION  SEARCH FOR: Home Living in Palo Alto Business in Palo Alto Visiting Palo Alto Environment in Palo Alto Arts, Parks & Recreation Know Zone Departments Emergency Information Visiting Home Previous Page Visiting Palo Alto News Visiting Palo Alto News San Antonio Road Work Continues Construction began the week of January 12, 2009, on the San Antonio Road Street Tree Replacement, Median and Road Improvement Project. [more] Ramp Metering Now at Highway 101 Southbound On-Ramps at Oregon Expressway and Embarcadero Road The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), in conjunction with Caltrans, is scheduled to activate ramp metering on the southbound ramps of Highway 101 on November 9, 2009 from Embarcadero Road to De La Cruz Blvd. ( visit the transportation home page ) [more] NEW HOURS - Palo Alto Community Farmshop on Wednesday Enjoy fresh organic produce, live music, and other special treats from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.  [more] Let's Go Palo Alto Visit http://www.letsgopaloalto.com, a web-based tool to help you to keep track of your activity level by recording any form of activity and see your progress on fun and interactive activity challenges! [more] Calling 911 Use 9-1-1 to save a life, report a fire, stop a crime, report a suspicious persons or activity that is occurring (right now). 9-1-1 is the right number to call in an emergency when a prompt response is needed. [more] What are those Awesome Flowering Trees in Front of City Hall? The Palo Alto Tree Programs group responds to this repeating inquiry every year. "What are those awesome flowering trees in front of City Hall?" [more] Seasonal Trail Closures for Pearson-Arastradero Preserve Seasonal trails close any time rainfall exceeds one-half inch over 48 hours or 1 inch in seven days. Trails are then evaluated for reopening after 48 hours of no rain and reopened only when dry. ( visit the preserves and open space home page ) [more] West Bay Opera The second oldest opera company in the West, West Bay Opera performs in the Lucie Stern Community Theatre. ( more information about lucie stern theatre ) [more] Recreation in Palo Alto Palo Alto has an array of recreational amenities unusual for its size, including a Junior Museum and Zoo, a Children’s Theatre, and 53 tennis courts. ( visit the recreation in palo alto home page ) [more] Exercise Areas for Dogs Dog walk and off-leash exercise areas. ( visit the neighborhood parks home page ) [more] About Palo Alto Located 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose, Palo Alto is a community of approximately 61,200 residents ( visit the web site home page ) [more] Acceptable Use Policy Accessibility Your Privacy Site Map Search Engine A-Z Index Comment Form Missing Content   City of Palo Alto City Hall - 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | Main Telephone Number 650-329-2100 8am-5pm M-Th, Alt Fridays