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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

City Council Special Meeting

March 27, 2023

Tune into this City Council special meeting. Council will review several items listed on this meeting's agenda.

EVs For Backup Power March 28th

March 28, 2023

Did you know that you can power up your home with an EV during a power outage? Join EV experts to learn how EVs can power up all things electric, from your cell phone to your entire home, and act as a battery on wheels when you’re on the road. We’ll share simple solutions for all EV drivers, showcase EVs with bidirectional batteries, and discuss current and future energy management solutions.

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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 24, 2023

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

Status Update on the Development of the 2023-2031 Housing Element

Published on March 24, 2023

On March 23, the City received a letter from California Housing & Community Development Department sharing comments on the City's draft Housing Element sent to them in December 2022.

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.

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