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Holiday Toy Drive

December 04, 2021

All donations will go to local youth in need this holiday season! Please donate new and unwrapped toys, books, gift cards, and other gifts no later than December 15th.

Household Hazardous Waste Station Open

December 04, 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.

Studio Holiday Sale 2021

December 04, 2021

The Studio Holiday Sale is Back!
If you are looking for handmade gifts for the holidays, the Art Center Studio Holiday Sale is your one-stop shop. Our sale showcases unique artwork created by local artists working in the studios at the Palo Alto Art Center. Stunning and innovative jewelry made by members of the Open Jewelry Studio program, functional and fine art ceramics, and more!

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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.

Sustainability

Palo Alto has long been a leader in sustainability, making impressive - and in some cases remarkable - progress toward reducing its carbon impacts, greenhouse gas emissions, and resource consumption.

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S/CAP Ad Hoc Committee Meeting on Mobility, Dec. 9

Published on December 04, 2021

The Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Ad Hoc Committee members, staff, and the community will convene Thursday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to discuss mobility.

Palo Alto Launches New Psychiatric Emergency Response Team

Published on December 03, 2021

County partnership pairs police and licensed medical health clinician to support individuals in mental health crisis.

City Manager Weekly Blog Series: November 29, 2021

Published on December 02, 2021

Each Council meeting, City Manager Ed Shikada provides “City Manager Comments” sharing recent City news, and updates for the community to stay informed on important issues. This blog series summarizes these weekly updates.

Holiday Schedule Changes – Waste Collection, HHW Station, Sweeping

Published on November 21, 2021

Recycle, compost, and garbage collection days may change during the holidays because collection does not occur on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Day. The HHW Station has holiday closures. Street sweeping may also be changed during the holidays.

Highway 101 Pedestrian/Bike Bridge Officially Opens

Published on November 20, 2021

The City of Palo Alto announced today the opening of the new Highway 101 Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge with a ribbon cutting followed by a community celebration.

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What’s happening in Palo Alto?

Meetings & Events

Holiday Toy Drive

Household Hazardous Waste Station Open

Studio Holiday Sale 2021

Hot Topics

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Race & Equity

Sustainability

News

S/CAP Ad Hoc Committee Meeting on Mobility, Dec. 9

Palo Alto Launches New Psychiatric Emergency Response Team

City Manager Weekly Blog Series: November 29, 2021

Holiday Schedule Changes – Waste Collection, HHW Station, Sweeping

Highway 101 Pedestrian/Bike Bridge Officially Opens

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