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Residents near a flood-prone creek finally have reason to cheer as work begins.

Beeple (Mike Winkleman) anchors a free Palo Alto art exhibit showcasing AI-generated digital works and robot dogs with famous human faces. The daily AI image creator's show serves as a local cultural draw for the community.

SSO zoning in Palo Alto's Los Arboles neighborhood preserves the low, horizontal character of 1959–1961 Anshen & Allen Eichlers by limiting homes to...

City staff recommend against pickleball court expansion at Mitchell Park, citing noise, parking pressure and impacts on other park users ahead of the...

Neighborhood Developments

• Updated Plans For 4103 Old Trace Road: Updated plans filed for 4103 Old Trace Road propose subdividing the lot into...

VA Palo Alto Health Care System received a 5-star rating in the 2026 CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings report. The rating reflects top...

• Updated application adds one unit for a total of 16 dwellings on the one-acre lot at 4103 Old Trace Road
• Project subdivides site into nine...

• Free monthly series launches May 28 on pedestrian stretch of California Avenue between El Camino Real and Birch Street
• Events run one Thursday...

Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commission votes May 26 on converting more Mitchell Park tennis courts to pickleball.

• Staff recommends against...

Palo Alto and East Palo Alto officials bid farewell to the 1911 Newell Bridge on Thursday as vehicle access ended ahead of its replacement.

• $16M...

Infrastructure Developments

• 🔥 Newell Road Bridge Construction: Construction has started on the Newell Road Bridge Replacement Project, a $16.12...

Thursday Live on Cal Ave. turns car-free Cal Ave. into a lively gathering space with popular local music talent, interactive activities, and free entry. This recurring event offers Palo Alto residents a vibrant way to connect.

The City of Palo Alto and local partners invite residents to a series of free workshops and hands-on events focused on simple, practical ways to adopt...

The 05-28-26 Special City Council Agenda was posted May 21, 2026, covering General Announcements, Public Notices, and Resident Information. Residents can review it ahead of the meeting for participation details.

Construction has begun on the $16.12 million Newell Road Bridge Replacement Project to improve flood protection and transportation safety for Palo...

• Celebration held May 21 at 479 Newell Road with Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Caltrans, and Valley Water officials unveiling 3D renderings.
• Timeline:...

Palo Alto real estate agent Christina Hood reports AI tools save her roughly 10 hours per week on marketing and scheduling, freeing time for family...

• Channing Park No. 1 and 2 lie in Single-Story Overlay districts while No. 3 does not, creating key zoning differences for homeowners.
• SSO rules...

Effective July 1, 2026, state law SB 79 relaxes height and density limits for housing near Palo Alto Caltrain stations, enabling more transit-oriented development.