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Quiet Zone Study Community Meeting

March 23, 2023

The City of Menlo Park and City of Palo Alto are collaborating to study the Palo Alto Avenue/Alma Street Railroad Crossing along the Caltrain Corridor for consideration to establish Quiet Zone at this crossing. Attend to learn more and share your input.

Neighborhood Town Hall

March 26, 2023

Neighborhood areas: Greenmeadow, Greendell, Walnut Grove, Fairmeadow, Charleston Meadow, Charleston Garden, Charleston Village, Adobe Meadow, Meadow Park, and Greenhouse

Community Emergency Response Team Training

March 25, 2023

Community Emergency Response Team Basic Training Course. Learn how to become a resource in your neighborhood following a disaster.

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City Council Priorities for 2023

Each year, Palo Alto City Council reviews its priorities. A Council priority is defined as a topic that will receive significant attention during the year. Typically, priorities have a three-year time limit, although some may continue beyond that time period.

Palo Alto Link

Palo Alto Link is local rideshare. Serving most of the City of Palo Alto Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., service began March 7, 2023.

STORM UPDATE

Learn about current conditions. Gain real-time information on storm-related impacts.

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STORM UPDATES

Published on March 22, 2023

STORM UPDATE: Learn about current conditions. Gain real-time information on storm related impacts.

Weekly City Manager Updates: March 20, 2023

Published on March 21, 2023

At each City Council meeting, City Manager Ed Shikada shares City news, service updates, and upcoming events and Council discussion items.

Climate Action Blog Series: Take Local Climate Action This Earth Month

Published on March 20, 2023

This April reduce your carbon footprint and create a low-waste lifestyle in celebration of Earth Day and Earth Month. To help get you started, we are sharing sustainability and climate action community events, earth-friendly programs, tools, and workshops.

Years Long Litigation Abruptly Ends with $24M Payment to Palo Alto

Published on March 16, 2023

After several years of litigation with the federal government, the City of Palo Alto announced today the anticipation of receiving approximately $24 million as part of Northern California Power Agency litigation.

Update on Homekey Palo Alto & Ways to Support the Project

Published on March 16, 2023

Homekey Palo Alto is a new modular interim housing shelter with the capacity to serve over 200 individuals annually with on-site support services. This update provides information on project costs, timing, and next steps.

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