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CanceledFinance Committee Meeting

March 03, 2026

Attend the Finance Committee Meeting as the committee discusses topics related to the budget and fiscal planning

Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) Meeting

March 03, 2026

Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC) holds meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:15 p.m.

Year of Letters

March 04, 2026

Drop in to decorate cards or write letters at the library!

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Hot Topics

Emergency Preparedness

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

Community Health & Wellbeing

Be well resources focused on community health.

Temporary Churchill Ave Rail Closure Review

A review of a temporary closure of Churchill at Alma is underway with staff initiating the necessary analysis to evaluate what would be required with possible City Council consideration and action anticipated within 60 days or by mid-April.

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News

Weekly City Manager Updates: March 2, 2026

Published on March 03, 2026

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

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr.

Published on March 01, 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 Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. from March 1 to March 7, 2026.

Palo Alto CERT: Neighbors Helping Neighbors When It Matters Most

Published on February 26, 2026

Learn all about Palo Alto’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), one of the most hands-on ways residents can build skills and support their neighborhood in an emergency.

March Events & Ways to Engage

Published on February 26, 2026

Explore what’s happening in Palo Alto this March, including upcoming City events, programs, and simple ways to get involved, share input, and stay connected with your community.

Status Update on Rail Safety Priorities

Published on February 24, 2026

New Safety Measures in Process at all Palo Alto Crossings and City Council Consideration of Temporary Churchill Closure Set for Mid-April Following Analysis and Community Engagement.
Rail Safety Ad Hoc Committee Status Update on Safety Priorities.

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