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How-to-live-in-Palo-Alto reference guide.

San Antonio Road Work Continues
Construction began the week of January 12, 2009, on the San Antonio Road Street Tree Replacement, Median and Road Improvement Project.
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"Open City Hall" Online Discussion Forum
To engage Palo Alto community members, the City has launched a new online forum to allow input on issues in Palo Alto.
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Announcing...the Green Neighbors Program
Invest in greenhouse gas reduction right here in Palo Alto!
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Bicycling Improvement Form
Submit comments and suggestions for improving bicycling safety in Palo Alto.
( submit a bicycling improvement request )
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Emergency Water Supply and Storage Project
Learn more about the Project and the November 2007 Ballot Measure
( emergency water supply and storage faq page )
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City Council Agendas/Minutes
What was the City Council vote on Alma Plaza? What happened at the meeting the first week of June? It’s all here.
( view city council minutes and agendas )
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The Household Hazardous Waste Program
The Household Hazardous Waste Management program provides Palo Alto residents with an environmentally safe way to get rid of selected hazardous wastes.
( more about hazardous waste programs )
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Creek Level Monitor
How does the creek monitoring system work?
( visit the creek monitor )
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Flood Information/Winter Storms
A few things you can do to be ready for the very real possibility of flooding in our area.
( visit the emergency preparedness home page )
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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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Track Progress on Palo Alto See-it Site
Check out Palo Alto's new "See-It" site for tracking progress on achieving the 2009 Council Priorities.
[more]		Palo Alto See-It Screen Shot
Palo Alto's "Social Host" Ordinance Aims to Keep Our Youth Safe
With support from the community, the City enacted a Social Host Ordinance, PAMC 9.04.040, to address underage drinking.
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Pay Parking Citations On-Line
The City of Palo Alto began accepting payments on-line for parking citations on July 1st.,  2008
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Calling 911
Use 9-1-1 to save a life, report a fire, stop a crime, report a suspicious persons or activity that is occurring (right now). 9-1-1 is the right number to call in an emergency when a prompt response is needed.
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View Palo Alto PD's new CrimeReports.com mapping application
CrimeReports.com is an online mapping and analysis service. 
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Sudden Oak Death Best Management Practices
The City of Palo Alto has prepared a handout on Best Management Practices for Sudden Oak Death.  Sudden Oak Death is an oak tree epidemic killing populations of coast live oak, black oak and tanoak trees at an unprecedented rate throughout California.
( urban canopy home page )
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Winter Storm Preparation - Sandbag Information
Information about sandbag use in preparation of winter storms
( visit the fire and flood page )
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City Sustainability Policy
It is the intent of the City of Palo Alto to be a sustainable community
( visit the environment in palo alto home page )
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CityPages Newsletter
Citypages is a periodic newsletter produced by the City of Palo Alto.
( visit the citypages collection )
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Flood Zone Lookup
The entire city of Palo Alto is in a flood zone of one kind or another
( begin floodzone lookup )
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Utilities Home Page
Welcome to the Utilities Department
( visit the utilities department home page )
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Safe Routes to School
The City of Palo Alto is committed to reducing risks to students and encouraging families to use alternatives to driving.
( visit the school commute web page )
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New Year Brings Changes to Recycling Center
Palo Alto Landfill nears closure date and Recycling Center is smaller.
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Alarm Ordinance
The Palo Alto Police Department responded to approximately 3,160 alarms during the fiscal year of 2006-2007.
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Leaf Blower Ordinance - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions regarding the leaf blower ordinance
( leafblower complaint form )
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SUMC Project Meetings
Upcoming meetings and public workshops for Stanford University Medical Center Renewal and Replacement project
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PaloAltoGreen Program
The affordable way to support 100% clean wind and solar power. 
( visit the paloaltogreen home page )
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Palo Alto Mediation Program
The Palo Alto Mediation Program exists to empower citizens to resolve their disputes through a voluntary dispute resolution process.
( visit the PAMP web site )
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Exercise Areas for Dogs
Dog walk and off-leash exercise areas.
( visit the neighborhood parks home page )
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Traffic Complaint Form
Reporting traffic problems is critical to identifying safety issues
( visit the police online reporting page )
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Development Center Contact Information
Contact information for the departments of the Development Center, and whom to call for various types of information.
( development center home page )
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Furnace Replacement
Financial calculator on the payback to replace a furnace.
( visit the development center )
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Historic Preservation Links
A wealth of information on the rehabilitation of historic buildings, and on many other subjects of historical interest
( Historic Preservation Main Page )
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City of Palo Alto Family Resources
Want a list of Schools or Health Resources?  How about volunteer opportunities? Family Resources will help you find the resources and make the connections your family needs
( visit the family resources web site )
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Fire Safety Tips
Fire safety tips for kids and parents.
( visit the your safety home page )
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Development Center
Find the answers to many questions about the Palo Alto Development Center.
( visit the development center home page )
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Compost Giveaway Days & Free Mulch
At the Compost Giveaways, residents may receive up to one cubic yard of compost, which equals about six full trash cans.
( visit the recycling home page )
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Home Composting Workshops
The City of Palo Alto Zero Waste Program offers monthly compost workshops, taught by Master Composters.
( visit the recycling home page )
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