Take these steps to be prepared for earthquakes, before and after the shaking.
As the 32nd anniversary of the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake approaches on October 17, we are reminded of the importance of earthquake preparedness — earthquakes can strike at any time. The United States Geological Survey estimates a 72% probability of a 6.7 magnitude earthquake occurring the Bay Area within the…
Learn about current water usage and actions the community can take now to limit water use
Current Water Conditions
With most of California, including the Bay Area and Palo Alto, considered to be in an Extreme and Exceptional Drought phase, the City is urging the community to act now by conserving water. In less than six months, much of California was upgraded to the Exceptional Drought phase. …
Police Department Quarterly Update: A look back and a look ahead
By Robert Jonsen, Palo Alto Police Chief
In a new quarterly blog series, I am sharing recent department updates, offering some good news about the police service and ways our workforce is serving to protect the Palo Alto community.
Over the last 18 months, we’ve engaged the community in addressing…
Learn more about the City’s budget which began on July 1, 2021
The City of Palo Alto City Council concluded an eight-week budget process, with significant community engagement, by adopting a revised Fiscal Year 2021–22 budget on June 21, 2021, paving the way for the announced phased expansion of City hours and services, restoration of services in the coming year, and more…
Fire Prevention Week, which takes place Oct. 3–9, 2021, is the perfect time to get up to speed on the latest tips on keeping yourself and those around you safe inside your home and business.
Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign…
Learn about City of Palo Alto updates and news.
Each Council meeting, City Manager Ed Shikada provides “City Manager Comments” sharing recent City news, and updates for the community to stay informed on important issues. This blog series summarizes these weekly updates.
You can also watch the City Manager share this week’s updates and news at the September 27…
Learn about City of Palo Alto updates and news.
Each Council meeting, City Manager Ed Shikada provides “City Manager Comments” sharing recent City news, and updates for the community to stay informed on important issues. This blog series summarizes these weekly updates.
You can also watch the City Manager share this week’s updates and news at the Sept. …
The fall months in Palo Alto bring many community favorites like Code:ART and The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch, and natural fall foliage.
Fall is a special time of the year in Palo Alto. The trees around town start to change color, favorite fall and Halloween events will spark joy, and…
Learn more about the City’s proposals to encourage electrification of appliances in single-family homes and the opportunities for residential building electrification to help us meet sustainability goals and actions
Each month, the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S/CAP) Ad Hoc Committee will delve into various topics related to the S/CAP…
Learn about recent City of Palo Alto updates and news.
Each Council meeting, City Manager Ed Shikada provides “City Manager Comments” sharing recent City news, and updates for the community to stay informed on important issues. This blog series summarizes these weekly updates.
If you’d prefer, watch the City Manager share this week’s updates and news at the September 13…
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