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24th United Nations Association Film Festival

October 22, 2021

The 24th UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival) returns to an in-person format this year after moving online in 2020 because of Covid-19. The 24th UNAFF will be held from October 21-31. The theme this year is Moving Forward.

Family Craft: Día de Los Muertos Flower Crown

October 22, 2021

Join Librarian Alicia for a live-stream on our Facebook page. We will be making flower crowns for Día de Los Muertos!

Household Hazardous Waste Station Open

October 23, 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.

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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.

California Eviction Moratorium & Utilities Relief

Updated information on California Eviction Moratorium & Utilities Relief Program.

News

Matadero Creek/VA Palo Alto Health Care Diesel Spill Community Update

Published on October 21, 2021

Community updates summarized as information is released.

Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of General Colin Powell

Published on October 18, 2021

The flags outside Palo Alto City Hall, the Municipal Service Center, and all City buildings and fire stations are being flown at half-staff in honor of the late General Colin Powell.

Earthquake Preparedness: Steps You Can Take to Be Ready

Published on October 14, 2021

Take these steps to be prepared for earthquakes, before and after the shaking.

CommUNITY Together: Recognizing and Reporting Hate Crimes

Published on October 12, 2021

In the wake of recent national events and increased attention on hate crimes, join the City with presentations from the Palo Alto Police Department, Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office, and other community stakeholders for an open discussion about hate crimes and how they are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted on Wednesday, October 20 at 6 p.m.

Provide Your Input on Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Topics!

Published on October 08, 2021

The Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Update is underway, and we welcome your input on the seven topic areas: Energy, Mobility, Electric Vehicles, Water, Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise, Natural Environment, and Zero Waste. Take the survey today.

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