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. Tagged as: , News Releases
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. Tagged as: , News Releases
Weekly City Manager Updates: September 9, 2026 Published on September 10, 2026 City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, and City Council discussions planned. Tagged as: , News Releases
Hot Weather Safety Tips & Cooling Centers Published on September 08, 2026 The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Bay Area and Central Coast for this Wednesday and Thursday with highs forecasted in the low-90s in Palo Alto with little overnight relief. Tagged as: , News Releases, Public Safety
Sustaining Our Future – We’re on a Mission to Reduce Emissions 80% Published on September 04, 2026 Sustaining Our Future means that, taken together, all elements of our Sustainability and Climate Action Plan strive to support Palo Alto’s future through sustainability and climate action changes. Tagged as: , News Releases
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. Tagged as: , News Releases
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. Tagged as: , News Releases
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. Tagged as: , News Releases
Pet Preparedness: Simple Steps to Keep Your Pets Safe in an Emergency Published on August 20, 2026 When planning for an emergency, make sure your pets are included in your household’s plan. Tagged as: , News Releases
Weekly City Manager Updates: August 17, 2026 Published on August 18, 2026 City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, and City Council discussions planned. Tagged as: , News Releases