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Inside the Plant: A Careers Tour for Teens

September 12, 2026

Teens can take a free walking tour of the Regional Water Quality Control Plant.

Compost Workshop

September 12, 2026

Bring out your garden's inner jungle by adding compost. Learn how easy it is to make your own compost at one of these free workshops.

The Rhinoceros Project: Community Sewing Circles

September 12, 2026

Led by artist duo Michelle Wilson and Anne Beck at multiple locations.

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Community Health & Wellbeing

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E-Bike Safety and Guidance

Information about e-bikes, safety and regulations. The City recommends e-bikes for adults only and that minors only use conventional bicycles.

Palo Alto Community Safety/Services Measure

Measure J - Palo Alto Community Safety/Services would increase the City’s sales tax by a ½ cent (0.50%), providing approximately $15.6M annually in revenue to invest in the community’s vision to create a vibrant, beloved, and adaptable destination that promotes learning, interconnectivity, joy and wellbeing where all cultures and generations belong at the Cubberley Community Center Campus.

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City Resolves Public Safety Building Construction Dispute

Published on September 10, 2026

The City has finalized an $8 million settlement, ending a legal dispute with Swinerton Builders. The legal dispute prompted a review of City project practices and formalizing best practices through City policy and procedural changes.

Palo Alto Horizontal Levee Completion Celebrated

Published on September 10, 2026

The City of Palo Alto, San Francisco Estuary Partnership, and regional and state partners announced today the completion of the Palo Alto Horizonal Levee Pilot project, a first in the Bay Area to use a nature-based solution protecting against sea level rise and improving marsh habitat in the San Francisco Bay.

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What’s happening in Palo Alto?

Meetings & Events

Inside the Plant: A Careers Tour for Teens

Compost Workshop

The Rhinoceros Project: Community Sewing Circles

Hot Topics

Community Health & Wellbeing

E-Bike Safety and Guidance

Palo Alto Community Safety/Services Measure

News

City Resolves Public Safety Building Construction Dispute

Palo Alto Horizontal Levee Completion Celebrated

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Sustaining Our Future – We’re on a Mission to Reduce Emissions 80%

Quick Tips: Staying Safe Outdoors in Palo Alto

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