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Household Hazardous Waste Station Open

June 26, 2021

The Household Hazardous Waste Station provides Palo Alto residents with an environmentally safe, convenient way to dispose of unwanted hazardous household products such as used or expired medication, paints, solvents, fuels, cleaners, pesticides, etc., which contain hazardous substances.

Free COVID-19 Testing at Cubberley Pavilion

June 28, 2021

By appointment only. Schedule a free COVID-19 testing appointment at the Cubberley Pavilion.

Free COVID-19 Testing at Mitchell Park Library Parking Lot

June 29, 2021

Schedule a free COVID-19 testing appointment by Curative at the Mitchell Park Library parking lot near the park and gazebo.

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Hot Topics

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Learn about the City’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response. The City encourages the community to stay informed, practice good hygiene, be aware, and be prepared.

Race & Equity

An evolving effort to comprehensively address systemic racism and bias in Palo Alto to create more inclusion and belonging.

Charleston / Arastradero Corridor Project

The 2.3-mile Charleston-Arastradero Corridor is a heavily used, residential- arterial road, serving as an east-west connector for the southern section of Palo Alto.

News

Public Safety Power Outage Preparedness

Published on June 22, 2021

With wildfires intensifying the risk of a public safety power shutoff, or PSPS, we wanted to remind residents of how to prepare for a PSPS and what steps the City of Palo Alto Utilities is taking to avoid a PSPS.

2021 Summer Reading Program: Reconnect With Your Community

Published on June 21, 2021

Join us for this year’s Summer Reading Program for all ages! 📚🎈Our theme is “Reconnect With Your Community!” and will feature ideas, activities, and challenges to reconnect with yourself, nature, and so much more! 💖☀️🕶

Reconnect With Your Community: HP Laptop Donation Drive

Published on June 21, 2021

The Palo Alto Library is partnering with HP to repurpose used Windows laptops for students and families in need. Make a difference by donating your device.

News Release: City Council Selects Lesley Milton as City Clerk

Published on June 17, 2021

The City of Palo Alto announced today the appointment of Lesley Milton as City Clerk, starting on July 26. The City Council will formally consider Ms. Milton’s appointment at its meeting on June 21.

Beat the Heat at Rinconada or Mitchell Park Library

Published on June 17, 2021

Palo Alto is expected to reach the mid 90s on Thursday, June 17 and the high temperatures will continue through Friday, with temperatures expected to lower on the weekend. Cool off at Rinconada and Mitchell Park Library, open today from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. Find current Library hours.

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