Published inPaloAltoConnect·May 17Climate Action Blog Series: All About BikingMay is Bike Month! Bicycling is a great alternative to driving a car and is a fun healthy way to explore the community. Whether you bike every day or every couple of months, join your neighbors, friends, and family in biking this month. Check out these resources and events to…Bikes4 min readBikes4 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·May 16Weekly City Manager Updates: May 15, 2023City Manager Ed Shikada continues to share brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, City Council discussions planned, and actions taken at the meeting. His comments are summarized through our Palo Alto Connect blog series to catch up on City issues and gain the…Police5 min readPolice5 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·May 10Weekly City Manager Updates: May 8, 2023City Manager Ed Shikada continues to share brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, City Council discussions planned, and actions taken at the meeting. …Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·May 4Exploring the Best Summer Activities in Palo Alto: A Local GuideSummer is almost here! Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly outing or a chance to connect with new friends, this season promises to be filled with fun. From outdoor concerts and movie nights to animal encounters and local festivals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Read on to discover a…Summer9 min readSummer9 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·May 3Weekly City Manager Comments: May 1, 2023City Manager Ed Shikada continues to share brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, City Council discussions planned, and actions taken at the meeting. His comments are summarized through our Palo Alto Connect blog series to catch up on City issues and gain the…Community4 min readCommunity4 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·Apr 27Palo Alto Link: What Riders Think So FarSince it’s early March launch, Palo Alto Link has connected community members across the City. With over 4,000 rides so far, the pilot program has seen high customer service marks, low wait times, and it continues to meet the program goal of expanding access to an easy, affordable, and eco-friendly…Transportation5 min readTransportation5 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·Apr 25Weekly City Manager Updates: April 24, 2023City Manager Ed Shikada continues to share brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, City Council discussions planned, and actions taken at the meeting. …Community5 min readCommunity5 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·Apr 19Weekly City Manager Updates: April 17, 2023City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, City Council discussions planned, and actions taken at the meeting. His comments are summarized through our Palo Alto Connect blog series to catch up on City issues and gain the latest news. …Palo Alto5 min readPalo Alto5 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·Apr 12Weekly City Manager Updates: April 10, 2023City Manager Ed Shikada continues to share brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, City Council discussions planned, and actions taken at the meeting. …Housing4 min readHousing4 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·Apr 6City Finances Update, including recent mid-year budget actionsAs we transition through the economic and social effects of the pandemic, the City’s budget has gone through its most volatile period in many years. …Budget7 min readBudget7 min read