TEXT VERSION  SEARCH FOR: Home Living in Palo Alto Business in Palo Alto Visiting Palo Alto Environment in Palo Alto Arts, Parks & Recreation Know Zone Departments Emergency Information Living Home Previous Page Living in Palo Alto News Living in Palo Alto News Police Focus on School Zones for “Operation Safe Passage”   [more] Sign up to Receive the Monthly Message From the Mayor! To view this month's e-newsletter or to sign up for these to come directly to your email box, visit http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/mayorsmessage. ( Read the Current Message From the Mayor ) [more] Notice of Vacancy for Various Boards and Commissions If you want to contribute to this community, consider applying as a commissioner for the Human Relations Commission, Public Art Commission or Utilities Advisory Commission! ( Visit the City Clerk Web Page for Vacancy Details ) [more] The Palo Alto Recycling Center Is Closing February 1, 2012 The Recycling Center must close because it is located on a portion of the City's landfill that needs to go through the formal closure process. [more] El Camino Park Closed during Water Reservoir Construction From now through 2013,  El Camino Park will be closed for construction of a new underground reservoir and well for our emergency water supply; park renovation will follow. [more] Rate Changes: Water and Refuse Charges Due to rising operational costs, these utility rate changes became effective on October 1, 2011. [more] Mayor's Office Hours Drop by for a chat with the Mayor during his biweekly office hours, from 2-4 PM every other Friday, to let the Mayor know what's on your mind. [more] Gas Safety When Working at Your Home Call 811 before you dig! [more] Weekday Road Closures on Channing Avenue Closures needed for public safety during Channing Avenue Storm Drain Improvement Project construction (Lincoln Avenue to Newell Road). [more] Update on HSR Activities Current information about Palo Alto and the High Speed Rail Project. [more] Gas Safety for Homes with Slab Foundations Being safe when a natural gas line runs under a home's slab foundation.  [more] Free Shuttle Schedule Palo Alto's Shuttle is free, open to everyone and wheelchair accessible.  [more] To Receive Emergency Notifications, Sign Up for AlertSCC During a widespread emergency, get information sent to your cell phone, home and business via automated phone call, text message or email. ( AlertSCC Sign-up Now! ) [more] Backflow Prevention Device---Have you been directed to install one? Helpful guidelines for water utility customers who are required to install a backflow prevention device. [more] GREENLIGHT Film Festival GREENLIGHT Film Festival:  REEL-IZE YOUR CONNECTION! [more] Text an Anonymous Tip   [more] Shoreline Noise Complaints In-Season   [more] Identity Theft Prevention Tips and Instructions for Victims  Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in the nation! [more] Learn About Zero Waste Explore Zero Waste's new and improved website packed with information and tools to help you reduce, reuse and recycle. [more] Sewer Clog - Call Us First! Before clearing a clog in your sewer service, call (650) 496-6995 to have the City check the line for a crossbore. This safety service is provided 24/7. ( Learn More... ) [more] Palo Alto Only City Named to CIO Magazine List of Top 100 Organizations Palo Alto is the only municipality in the country  to be honored. [more] Palo Alto’s AAA Rating Results in Successful Bond Sale on Library and Community Center Capital Improvement Bonds Estimated Cumulative Interest Savings of Nearly $14.5 Million Expected from Lower Interest Rate for 30-Year Bond Repayment * [more] Destination Palo Alto Looking to learn about what to see and do in Palo Alto? ( Visit the Destination Palo alto Website ) [more] Project Safety Net Teen Suicide Prevention Plan [more] Vehicle Security Auto Burglaries and thefts from Autos are on the rise, Here is some Information for preventing crimes against your vehicle. [more] 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 [more] Palo Alto Police Chief's Community Advisory Group Meeting Minutes   [more] Palo Alto Police Department is no longer able to accept ammunition for disposal Due to significantly high costs in the transportation and destruction of ammunition, the Palo Alto Police Department is no longer able to accept ammunition for disposal. [more] Stanford University Habitat Conservation Plan Two public meetings are planned to discuss Stanford's Habitat Conservation Plan for Stanford lands.  [more] Police Chief Dennis Burns Appointed as Interim Fire Chief Burns will add Fire department to Police duties as of July 1, 2010. [more] Meeting Held June 16 on Cubberley Site Options Special Joint Meeting held with Foothill/DeAnza Community CollegeTrustees, Palo Alto Unified School District Board and Palo Alto City Council. [more] Acceptable Use Accessibility Privacy Site Map Search A-Z Index Comment Form Missing Content Whom to Call   City of Palo Alto City Hall - 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | Main Telephone Number 650-329-2100 8am-5pm M-Th, Alt Fridays