Palo Alto is piloting a new AI chatbot service CityAssist, available to help you find answers to your questions quickly. Click the icon in the bottom right corner to get started.
Published on December 09, 2025
City Manager Ed Shikada shares 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 Medium.com series to catch up on City issues and gain the latest news. This week, he shared updates on local holiday celebrations, a new chatbot service on the City website, an upcoming test of the City's emergency alert system, and an opportunity to share your experience and ideas to help inform Library planning efforts.
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