It may not feel like Spring with all the rain we’ve received, but we hope this community update offers a look ahead to warmer, sunnier — and most of all, drier — weather. …

City Manager Ed Shikada continues to share 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 blog series to catch up on City issues and gain the latest news. Watch Ed share…

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. …

City Manager Ed Shikada continues to share 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 blog series to catch up on City issues and gain the latest news. Watch Ed share…

Women’s History Month originated as a national celebration in 1981 as Women’s History Week. After petitions from the National Women’s History Project, the first Women’s History Month was officially designated in March 1987. Today, Women’s History Month is an opportunity to recognize the specific achievements women have made over the…

City Manager Ed Shikada continues to share 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 blog series to catch up on City issues and gain the latest news. Watch Ed share…

City Manager Ed Shikada continues to share 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 blog series to catch up on City issues and gain the latest news. Watch Ed share…

As you plan out 2023, commit to taking climate action and consider going electric in your home. We’ve made it easier than ever to learn about the benefits of switching from gas appliances to electric appliances. A new study points to the health risks of natural gas use in homes…

Council Priority Setting 2023 The Palo Alto City Council spent a Saturday in a late January workshop hearing from residents, evaluating progress of high priority initiatives and updating and selecting Council annual priorities. Council meets annually to establish specific priority areas, which historically have received unusual and significant attention, action and budget support during…