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Welcome to the official City of Palo Alto page! You’ll find the latest Palo Alto news, tips and events here. We want to learn from you and encourage lots of idea sharing. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley (south of San Francisco and north of San Jose) Palo Alto is home to global tech and business leaders, exciting startups, Stanford University and an engaged, educated residential community.

09/12/2026

This week, catch a glimpse into Palo Alto Fire Cadet Devon’s life at Palo Alto's Fire Station 5! A fire cadet’s day-to-day life inside the fire station will vary depending on individualized training and allows them to experience life and culture inside a fire house.
Learn more about the Palo Alto Fire Department at https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Fire

Palo Alto remembers those who lost their lives and pays tribute to the heroes who sacrificed so much to save others on S...
09/11/2026

Palo Alto remembers those who lost their lives and pays tribute to the heroes who sacrificed so much to save others on September 11, 2001. The flags outside Palo Alto City Hall, the Municipal Service Center, and all City buildings and fire stations are being flown at half-staff in commemoration.

09/11/2026

LEVEE CELEBRATION, CONNECTION THROUGH EVENTS & ART
Palo Alto Horizontal Levee Pilot project completion was celebrated today, sharing an innovative first of its kind living levee with hopes to spur other Bay Area projects. The City announced today the resolution to the Public Safety Building construction dispute and implements new construction practices. Come together to celebrate and uplift our international Sister Cities and music and Co****le take center stage at the September Thursday Live. Enjoy upcoming art tours and more art experiences. 9/11 Remembrance and National Day of Service. Plus, fraud prevention, recognize Latine and Hispanic Heritage month, facility closures to know about, Community Health Fair details, a cold soup recipe of the week without the stove to end this heat wave. All this and more in tonight’s Uplift Local: https://conta.cc/4iXt9uP

News Release: The City has finalized an $8 million settlement, ending a legal dispute with Swinerton Builders. The legal...
09/11/2026

News Release: 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. The Public Safety Building is operational with most workgroups moved in and 911 Police Dispatch set to switch operations on October 1. Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/4xKyR7R

The City of Palo Alto, San Francisco Estuary Partnership, and regional and state partners announced today the completion...
09/10/2026

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. This innovative project will inform how future large-scale “living levee” projects of this kind might be used to help the Bay Area adapt to sea level rise. Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/4AdYRKH

U.S. EPA Pacific Southwest Region

City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City s...
09/10/2026

City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, and City Council discussions planned. This week he shared fall fun events and activities, information on the Horizontal Levee Pilot Project, the Community Survey opens citywide on September 15, and upcoming notable Council items. Read the update: https://bit.ly/4xQbJoE

Join us today from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. to celebrate the completion of the Horizontal Levee! Hear from regional leaders, a ...
09/10/2026

Join us today from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. to celebrate the completion of the Horizontal Levee! Hear from regional leaders, a ribbon-cutting and inaugural community trail walk, officially recognizing the relocated and widened trail connection, connecting hikers and bikers to the Baylands Nature Preserve trail and San Francisco Bay trail systems.

This has been in the works since 2017 with construction beginning last September. We're excited to honor the completion of this project that will protect our shoreline communities against sea level rise.

We hope to see you there! For more event information, visit https://bit.ly/45IzfaH

Palo Alto Airport Day is a family-friendly, free community event taking place on Sunday, September 20. Join us for a cha...
09/09/2026

Palo Alto Airport Day is a family-friendly, free community event taking place on Sunday, September 20. Join us for a chance to explore the airport, visit real aircraft cockpits, and witness formation flight demonstrations. Save the date and learn more at https://bit.ly/4yv7oY0

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Bay Area and Central Coast for this Wednesday and Thursday w...
09/08/2026

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. Heat illness risk will be elevated for anyone spending prolonged time outdoors, particularly during peak afternoon hours or while performing physical exertion. Visit https://bit.ly/4r0gw49 for more information.

Join Palo Alto and regional leaders, community members and local organizations on Thursday, September 10, at 11 a.m. to ...
09/08/2026

Join Palo Alto and regional leaders, community members and local organizations on Thursday, September 10, at 11 a.m. to celebrate the completion of the Horizontal Levee. The event will include remarks from community leaders, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an inaugural community walk along the newly relocated and widened trail. This improved connection links hikers and bicyclists to the Baylands Nature Preserve and San Francisco Bay Trail networks.

The Horizontal Levee is the first project in the Bay Area dedicated to planning ways to protect against sea level rise and enhance habitat in the San Francisco Bay.

For more event information, visit https://bit.ly/45IzfaH.

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