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National Night Out 2025

August 05, 2025

The Palo Alto Police Department invites the Palo Alto community to participate in National Night Out! Each year, we host block party type events around the City to connect with our residents and build community.

Family Movie Night Series

August 01, 2025

Join the Community Services Department for Family Movie Night on the Mitchell Park Southeast Athletic Field!

CanceledCity Council Meeting

August 04, 2025

Tune into this City Council meeting. Council will review several items listed on this meeting's agenda.

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Update

The Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan update is underway to reflect and prioritize community needs, and to address changes in bicycle and pedestrian planning and design since the last update in 2012.

City Council Priorities

Each year, Palo Alto City Council reviews its priorities. A Council priority is defined as a topic that will receive significant attention during the year.

Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan

The Safe Streets for All Plan identifies and prioritizes safety improvements in Palo Alto with the goal of eliminating roadway fatalities and severe injuries.

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News

Tsunami Advisory Cancelled

Published on July 30, 2025

Please only dial 9-1-1 in an emergency.

Summer Adventures Continue in August

Published on July 28, 2025

Summer may be winding down soon, but our calendar of events is heating up! Join us for a variety of events featuring music, art, and community spirit to make August in Palo Alto a month to remember.

Progress on Key Community Projects - July 2025

Published on July 24, 2025

This community update shares details on key projects such as the Public Safety Building, Newell Road Bridge Replacement, Fire Station 4 Replacement, upgrades to the Hamilton Ave. Storm Drain and more.

Climate Action Blog: Be Cool This Summer & Switch from Gas to Electric

Published on July 23, 2025

Summer is in full swing and we’re sharing 5 ways you can join your neighbors by going electric at home, advancing our community goals by reducing emissions 80% by 2030.

Improving Cubberley Together: What We Heard & What's Next

Published on July 17, 2025

Progress continues on the City’s master planning effort to help improve Cubberley Community Center. A new update shares input gained at the June community meeting and in case you missed the meeting, a new online survey is available to gain feedback on the three concept designs presented.

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