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Heroes and Friends: A Community Meet and Greet

August 29, 2026

Join us for a Meet First Responders & Resource Fair for individuals with disabilities and their families. Meet local first responders, learn safety tips, and explore community resources. Everyone is welcome.

Chill Out with Mindfulness Meditation

August 29, 2026

Center yourself and increase your focus with mindfulness meditation for all ages and experience levels.

Wild Color: Community Mural Workshops at Cubberley

August 29, 2026

Everyone of all ages and experiences are welcomed to help paint and bring a large-scale mural to life.

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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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Red Flag Warning: Potential Lightning in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Published on August 27, 2026

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning in effect on Friday, August 28 from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. with possible isolated lightning strike activity across the Santa Cruz Mountains and Central Coast.

Fall Into Fun: September Events Around Palo Alto

Published on August 27, 2026

Say hello to September with a month full of ways to connect, explore, and have fun in Palo Alto.

Weekly City Manager Updates: August 24, 2026

Published on August 27, 2026

City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, and City Council discussions planned.

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Dolly Parton

Published on August 26, 2026

The flags outside Palo Alto City Hall, the Municipal Service Center, and all City buildings and fire stations are being flown at half-staff honoring the memory of Dolly Parton.

Community Meetings This Week: Rail Grade Separation Project and More

Published on August 24, 2026

Ask questions and share your feedback at community meetings this week about the refined grade separation designs at Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive, and Charleston Road and possible El Dorado Avenue bicycle and pedestrian rail crossing design alternatives in south Palo Alto.

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What’s happening in Palo Alto?

Meetings & Events

Heroes and Friends: A Community Meet and Greet

Chill Out with Mindfulness Meditation

Wild Color: Community Mural Workshops at Cubberley

Hot Topics

Community Health & Wellbeing

E-Bike Safety and Guidance

Palo Alto Community Safety/Services Measure

News

Red Flag Warning: Potential Lightning in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Fall Into Fun: September Events Around Palo Alto

Weekly City Manager Updates: August 24, 2026

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Dolly Parton

Community Meetings This Week: Rail Grade Separation Project and More

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