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A showdown is underway in Palo Alto over proposed 90-foot office towers near Highway 101, spotlighting local development tensions and community opposition.

• Vacancy rates fell sharply: University Avenue retail vacancy dropped to 13.4% in 2025 from 17.4% in early 2024; California Avenue fell to 5.4% from...

City Manager Ed Shikada highlighted three key items at the June 8 Council meeting:

• Library summer reading program details shared
• Wildfire season...

• Palo Alto City Council voted 6-1 on June 8 to advance the core scenario allowing 750,000 square feet of office space in the CTI subarea near San...

Palo Alto's downtown vibrancy stems from parklets and car-free zones on University and California avenues, allowing outdoor dining and boosting foot...

• Half-cent sales tax placed on Nov. 3 ballot to fund Cubberley land purchase and renovations
• Measure targets basic fixes like wiring and plumbing,...

Palo Alto residents can receive timely local emergency updates by signing up for the City of Palo Alto’s official alert system. The service helps keep the community prepared and safe.

Palo Alto city leaders placed the Cubberley sales tax measure on the November ballot despite headwinds.

Palo Alto hosted its first Pride event today at King Plaza from 2–5 p.m. The intergenerational gathering featured performances by local organizations, marking a new community milestone for residents.

Hundreds turned out for Palo Alto’s first Pride event, highlighting community engagement in this historic local celebration.

Traffic Alerts

• ⚡ Embarcadero Road Safety Work: Phase 1 of the Embarcadero Road Corridor Improvements Project begins June 8 with lane closures and...

VA Palo Alto Health Care System staff and supporters joined the annual VA2K Walk & Roll to promote wellness and raise support for homeless Veterans. The event combined fitness with community giving to benefit local Veterans in need.

Palo Alto city council hired guards at the Churchill railroad crossing after a student petition.

• Guards aim to prevent youth suicides, following 73%...

Phase 1 of the Embarcadero Road Corridor Improvements Project begins June 8 to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety on the north side between Emerson...

Palo Alto's Policy and Services Committee meets June 9 to weigh reducing the criminal history look-back period on rental applications from seven years...

The 55th Annual Endurance Run & Lowland Tour takes place today at VA Palo Alto.

• Schedule: Opening ceremony at 8 AM, car show 10 AM–4 PM.
• Details:...

Police warn of jewel thieves targeting south Palo Alto. Residents should stay alert and secure valuables.

Safety Updates

• 🔥 Wildfire Preparedness: The City of Palo Alto urges residents to prepare for wildfire season through emergency plans, Fire...

Key city updates for residents:

• Embarcadero Road improvements start Monday; Newell Road Bridge construction begins soon
• Homekey housing project...

Palo Alto is urging residents to prepare for wildfire season through official city programs.

• Fire Department programs and neighborhood volunteer...