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Mental Health First Aid Training

May 23, 2026

Learn how to support your friends, families, neighbors, and community members by becoming certified in Mental Health First Aid.

Creative Connections and Youth Art

May 24, 2026

Our annual showcase of youth creativity features artwork by students of all ages in Palo Alto Unified School District as well as artwork created in the Art Center’s artist-in-the-schools program in East Palo Alto, Creative Connections.

Leisure Noon Origami

May 24, 2026

Discover the art of origami on Sunday afternoon at Mitchell Park Library.

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Emergency Preparedness

Learn what steps you should take to get prepared for the range of hazards you may face.

Electrify My Home

Go electric, save the planet, save money, save energy! Through our enhanced Electrify My Home program, you can now receive full-service support for heat pump HVAC systems, induction ranges and cooktops, electric clothes dryers, and more.

Community Health & Wellbeing

Be well resources focused on community health.

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News

Simple Habits, Big Impact

Published on May 22, 2026

Building a more sustainable and climate-resilient community starts with the choices we make every day.

Free Music Series Thursday Live on California Avenue Announced

Published on May 21, 2026

New event series attracts local musicians, offers multiple concerts, themed experiences and community connection to Cal Ave.

Start of Newell Road Bridge Construction Celebration

Published on May 21, 2026

Palo Alto leaders joined regional partners, neighboring agencies and community members today to celebrate the start of construction on the Newell Road Bridge Replacement Project, marking a major milestone in the long-anticipated effort to improve flood protection, transportation safety and resiliency for Palo Alto, East Palo Alto and neighboring communities.

Weekly City Manager Updates: May 18, 2026

Published on May 19, 2026

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

Foothills Area Evacuation Route Vegetation Clearing Project

Published on May 15, 2026

Santa Clara County Fire Safe Council and the City of Palo Alto are collaborating to complete an evacuation route clearance project on Page Mill Road, Arastradero Road, and Los Trancos Road, located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains west of Highway 280.

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