Published inPaloAltoConnect·9 hours agoWeekly City Manager Updates: November 27, 2023City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, and City Council discussions planned. His comments are summarized through our Palo Alto Connect Medium.com series to catch up on City issues and gain the latest news. Watch Ed share updates from…Finance4 min readFinance4 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·Nov 21Palo Alto Fire Department Holiday Fire Safety TipsThe holidays are one of the busiest seasons for home fires. The following fire safe tips from the Palo Alto Fire Department will help keep you and your home safe for merrymaking. “As we approach the holiday season, I want to remind everyone about the importance of fire safety in…Holidays6 min readHolidays6 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·Nov 21Giving Thanks by Giving Back This Holiday SeasonThis month of gratitude there are many ways to give thanks, give back and support our community. This update offers ways to do just that through volunteering, donating to local organizations, and engaging with the community at upcoming events. Plus, it is easy to eat and shop local this holiday…Thanksgiving5 min readThanksgiving5 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·Nov 17Climate Action Blog: Give Thanks, Help the Planet!November is the month of gratitude and we’re showing our thankfulness for the planet by sharing ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Celebrate a Zero Waste Thanksgiving, show your appreciation for our natural environment in Palo Alto parks, and provide input to improve walking and biking in our community. We’re…Thanksgiving4 min readThanksgiving4 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·Nov 16Weekly City Manager Updates: November 13, 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. …Holidays4 min readHolidays4 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·Nov 8Weekly City Manager Updates: November 6, 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. …Sustainability4 min readSustainability4 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·Nov 2Progress Advancing the 2023 City Council Priority Objectives + Related Community EventsA new quarterly update shares status updates and progress advancing the 2023 Council Priorities including 72 objectives supporting Economic Recovery and Transition, Climate Change and the Natural Environment: Protection and Adaptation, Housing for Social and Economic Balance, and Community Health and Safety. …Silicon Valley9 min readSilicon Valley9 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·Nov 2We’ve got you Covered to Weather the Upcoming StormsPart 2 in a Two-Part Community Update Series on Storm Readiness With the Climate Prediction Center predicting a strong storm season this winter, City storm preparedness continues to support community safety (as noted in the first part of this two part series). …Emergency6 min readEmergency6 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·Oct 26Weekly City Manager Updates: October 23, 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. …Palo Alto4 min readPalo Alto4 min read
Published inPaloAltoConnect·Oct 24Two City Efforts Advancing Safer and More Accessible StreetsHelp inform the City’s Bike & Ped Plan update and Safe Streets for All Action Plan process — This month, the City launched two efforts with a shared vision of enhancing safety and accessibility for all road users, with a particular focus on vulnerable road users and active transportation methods such as walking and cycling. An impressive average of 50% of Palo Alto’s public high school students commute…Safety5 min readSafety5 min read