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Garbage, Recycling and Holiday Tree Pick-up Schedule
GreenWaste provides regular scheduled collection service throughout the year except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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Council to Discuss California Avenue Tree Plan on November 16
The City is seeking comments on the updated plan by noon on Monday, November 16, in advance of the City Council Meeting.
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2010 Census: It’s in Our Hands!
The 2010 Census helps communities receive over $400 billion in federal funds and determines the number of seats our state has in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Speaker Series #1: Planning for Sustainable Development
Implementing SB375:  What local governments need to know.

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Ramp Metering Now at Highway 101 Southbound On-Ramps at Oregon Expressway and Embarcadero Road
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), in conjunction with Caltrans, is scheduled to activate ramp metering on the southbound ramps of Highway 101 on November 9, 2009 from Embarcadero Road to De La Cruz Blvd.
( visit the transportation home page )
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Tips for a Safe Halloween
Tips for a Safe Halloween

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City Council Implements Last, Best, Final Terms
At the Council meeting on October 26, the City Council approved a resolution to implement the terms of the Last, Best Final offer to SEIU.  
 

( visit the labor negotiations home page )
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Reduce High Winter Gas Bills
Act now to stay comfortable during the colder weather while lowering natural gas costs.
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City Launched a 5% Carbon Dioxide Reduction Goal
On October 14, City officials launched a 5% Carbon Dioxide Reduction Goal and helped to kick off of the United Nations Association Film Festival
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Emergency Water Supply Wells Project - Eleanor Pardee Park and Library/Community Gardens Project WS-08002
Emergency Water Supply Wells Project - Eleanor Pardee Park and Library/Community Gardens Project WS-08002
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10/13 Storm Wrap-Up
Updated Wednesday, 10/14/09, 11:00 AM - Summary of the impacts of yesterday's significant storm event in Palo Alto

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Make Your Voice Heard on November 3rd
Vote to approve or disapprove Measure A,  the Local Business License Tax. 
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No Haunted Lake for 2009
The Haunted Lake at Foothills Park event will not occur this year.
( visit the parks and open space home page )
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Planned City Telephone System Maintenance on 9-27-09
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Traffic Signal to be Installed at Town & Country Shopping Center & Palo Alto High School
Effective Tuesday September 29, 2009, traffic on Embarcadero Road between El Camino Real and High Street will likely experience periodic delays and congestion due to construction.
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Police Advise of Traffic Delays for Stanford Football
 
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Responsible Dog Owners Day
Palo Alto Animal Services is holding a 1 day event for respoonsible dog owners.
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Building an Asset-Rich Palo Alto
A parent education workshop focused on using an asset-based model to increase the resiliency of our youth
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Tesla Motors Will Move to Palo Alto
The City is pleased to announce that Tesla Motors is coming to town.
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GreenWaste Collection Order Changes
Effective August 3, 2009, GreenWaste residential routes collect yard trimmings first and then come back and collect the garbage.
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Fun Things to Do and See in Palo Alto
How to enjoy your visit to this area.
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City's Plastic Bag Ordinance Went Into Effect September 18, 2009
Palo Alto reached an out-of-court settlement on its Ordinance phasing out single–use plastic checkout bags at large grocery stores.
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Controlled Burn Today at Skyline Blvd and Page Mill Road
 
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Police Front Desk Hours Reduced
 
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New Truck In Town - GreenWaste Starts Collection Services July 1
Starting July 1, GreenWaste of Palo Alto (GreenWaste) is the City's new contractor for waste collection, transportation and processing services. The new trucks are driven by the same friendly people who have provided you outstanding service for years.
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New Truck In Town

HRC, Police Chief Seek Candidates for Advisory Group
 
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Notice of Vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission
Two 4-year terms, ending July 31, 2013 (Terms of GARBER and ROSATI).
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Police Search for an Assault with a Deadly Weapon Suspect
 
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Police Department Community Outreach Meetings
 
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Early Summer Camp Registration 2010!
Palo Alto Residents - Mark Your Calendars...Registration Dates for Summer Camps and Aquatics Summer 2010 have changed.

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Twilight and Brown Bag Concert Series 2009
Twilight and Brown Bag concert series information for 2009
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2009 Summer National Senior Games
The largest multi-sport event in the world for men and women athletes over the age of 50.
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Community Alert: Palo Alto Police Seek Suspect In Shooting on Arastradero
  
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Give your input on traits for our next Police Chief
We want to hear from you.
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Gas Leak Surveyors Checking System
Annual review ongoing through November, 2009.
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California High Speed Rail Project
On November 4, 2008, voters passed Proposition 1A, which authorized $9.95 billion in bond funds to plan and build the California High Speed Rail Project (HSR). 
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Foothills Fire Management Plan
Review the plan and provide your input  through March 11.
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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
City Will Host a MLK , Jr., Celebration: "Service for a Better Community."
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Carbon Monoxide: A Winter Months' Health Threat
Residents urged to get heating appliances inspected, install detectors
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Water Cloudiness Does Not Impact Safety
Due to work on the water supply system, there may be a slight and temporary change in your water through January 2009; this will not impact its safety or quality.
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Let's Go Palo Alto
Visit http://www.letsgopaloalto.com, a web-based tool to help you to keep track of your activity level by recording any form of activity and see your progress on fun and interactive activity challenges!
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Santa and Pet Photos December 13
Palo Alto Animal Services is once again hosting a "Santa Photos for Pets! " event.
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Holiday Hours for City Offices
Modified hours December 24, 2008 through January 2, 2009
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Sandbag Saturday is December 13; Volunteers Are Needed
Call 650-617-3164 to sign up to help.
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Parking is FREE for 3 Hours This Holiday Season
Free parking hours are extended through holidays.
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March on Sunday to Disrupt Traffic on University Avenue
A group of local churches and nonprofit organizations has organized a march from City Hall in East Palo Alto to Palo Alto's City Hall on Sunday November 9th at 2:00 PM.
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'Green' power efforts earn nation’s top honor for City of Palo Alto
PaloAltoGreen recognized for its success.
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Notice of Vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission
For three, three-year terms ending December 31, 2011
( visit Parks and Recreation Commission )
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Sign Up Now Palo Alto CANS
Service to Send You Emergency Information Quickly
( visit the emergency information home page )
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2008 Election Information
Key Dates  and Sample Ballots for the November 4, 2008 Election
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San Antonio Street Tree Replacement, Median, and Road Improvements Project - PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of a public hearing of the City Council
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Weekend Road Closures Planned for East Bayshore Road
Three weekend road closures are planned in September and October for East Bayshore Road for construction work.
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Back to School Traffic Safety
Providing safe streets for all students on their way to and from school remains one of the Police Department’s top priorities. 
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City of Palo Alto Seeks Members for Short-term Web Site Review Committee
The City is looking for people to serve on a short-term volunteer committee to evaluate the City’s web site through regular meetings for this fall. 


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Field Use Policy Draft Available for Citizen Review and Input
The City of Palo Alto is creating a formal Field Use Policy.
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Board & Commission Vacancies
Get Involved: Apply for a City Commission Opening
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Community Meetings on Foothills Fire Management Plan
The City scheduled three community meetings to get input from residents on updating the Foothills Fire Management Plan. 
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Digital TV Transition Information
On 2/17/09 analog TV will be off the air -- Don't be caught unprepared!
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CANS Report of Suspicious Activity
The Palo Alto Police Department wants the community to be aware of suspicious activity that occurred April 24, 2008, at approximately 7 a.m., in the area of El Camino Real and Churchill Road.
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Offer Your Input on the Next City Auditor
Your Chance to Offer Ideas about the Next City Auditor
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Thefts from Autos
Increasing number of thefts from unlocked vehicles reported to the Police.
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Minor Chemical Spill
This morning at approximately 9:40 during a routine delivery at CPI located at 811 Hansen Wy a spill of between 10 and 20 gallons of hydrochloric acid occurred on the asphalt in the business parking lot.
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Palo Alto Black & White Ball on October 4
Lucie Stern Community Center 
Saturday, 7pm - 1am

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Residential Burglaries on the Rise in Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Police wants to inform residents that the number of residential burglaries has begun to increase since the beginning of January.
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The National Weather Service predicts significant amounts of rain in the Santa Clara Valley
The National Weather Service predicts significant amounts of rain in the Santa Clara Valley. Weather Outlook: Showers today with the big storm arriving late Saturday and lasting through Sunday bringing rain along with strong winds. Clearing Monday and then dry next week.

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Palo Alto Residents Are Invited to Offer Input for 'Ideal' City Manager
Provide your input on key attributes and traits for the new chief executive at a special Council meeting scheduled for February 25, 2008, from 7-9 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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Tour of California Bicycle Event Road Closures
On Sunday, February 17, 2008, access within downtown Palo Alto will be subject to road closures and delays due to the 2008 Tour of California cycling event.
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King Plaza Dedication Ceremony
Please join the City and representatives from the King Institute as we officially dedicate Civic Center Plaza "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Plaza."
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Notice of Vacancy on the Human Relations Commission
For one unexpired term ending March 31, 2009 (Term of Lenoir)
( visit the human relations commission page )
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Notice of Vacancy on the Storm Drain Oversight Committee
For two four-year terms ending December 31. 2011 (Terms of McGraw and Melton)
( visit the storm drain oversight committee page )
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Share What Makes Your Palo Alto Neighborhood Great
If you live or work in Palo Alto, share what makes your Palo Alto neighborhood great with this fun art project!
( visit the art center home page )
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November 2007 Ballot Measure - Advisory Measure regarding El Camino Park
Palo Alto voters voiced their opinion on an advisory measure regarding whether an area under El Camino Park should be used for an underground water storage reservoir and well to supply the City of Palo Alto with water during an emergency.
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November 2007 Ballot Measure - Transient Occupancy Tax Measure (TOT)
A proposed change in the Palo Alto Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate appeared as a ballot measure in the November 6, 2007 general election.
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A weekly summary of highlights and events of note in Palo Alto.
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