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Map of Residential Burglaries
Palo Alto Police will be publishing a map showing recent residential burglaries on a regular basis.
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We Hosted Our 3rd Twitter Q&A on May 2
Full transcript in Storify of the City's 3rd Twitter Q&A, visit http://bit.ly/KvUkTY.
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Tonight's Our Next Twitter Q&A
On Thursday, March 29, Mayor Yeh and City Manager Keene will participate in the City's second "live" Q&A responding to community questions.
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View Your Palo Alto Pavement Condition – Our Beta Application is Now Available
The City has released StreetViewer (http://streetviewer.cityofpaloalto.org//), a beta website for viewing the condition of every street in Palo Alto and its corresponding pavement condition.
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Police Announce "Lock It or Lose It!" Campaign
The Palo Alto Police Department is launching a new public education campaign called “Lock It or Lose It!” in response to a dramatic recent spike in the number of daytime residential burglaries.

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Teen Art Exhibition at King Plaza on March 23
Join us on City Hall's King Plaza this Friday from 5-7 PM for the Grand Opening of the Teen Art Exhibition, "Framing Teens' Experiences."
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Super Happy Block Party Hackathon on March 31
Innovators in Palo Alto will open their doors to creatives, hackers and community members for a block party hackathon!
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Youthful Perspectives: Mayor's Video Challenge
If you are a Palo Altan, between the ages of 5-21 years, your short video could be featured in the Mayor's Message e-newsletter!
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Mayor's Office Hours for 2012
Drop by for a chat with the Mayor during his office hours in 2012.
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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 )
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The Palo Alto Recycling Center Is Closed as of February 1, 2012
The Recycling Center needed to close because it is located on a portion of the City's landfill that needs to go through the formal closure process.
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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.
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Gas Safety When Working at Your Home
Call 811 before you dig!
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Weekday Road Closures on Channing Avenue
Closures needed for public safety during Channing Avenue Storm Drain Improvement Project construction (Lincoln Avenue to Newell Road).
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Update on HSR Activities
Current information about Palo Alto and the High Speed Rail Project.
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Refuse Rate Changes
May 24 Public Meeting on the Cost of Service Study Findings
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Gas Safety for Homes with Slab Foundations
Being safe when a natural gas line runs under a home's slab foundation. 
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Free Shuttle Schedule
Palo Alto's Shuttle is free, open to everyone and wheelchair accessible. 
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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! )
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Live Q&A with Mayor Yeh and City Manager Keene on February 27
For a transcript of this session, go to http://bit.ly/wNESBi.
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Zero Waste Block Leaders
Created in response to residents' requests, Zero Waste Block Leaders are neighborhood Zero Waste 'experts,’ local resources to help answer questions and foster neighborhood efforts.
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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.
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GREENLIGHT Film Festival
GREENLIGHT Film Festival:  REEL- IZE YOUR CONNECTION!
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Text an Anonymous Tip
 
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Shoreline Noise Complaints In-Season
 
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Identity Theft Prevention Tips and Instructions for Victims
 Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in the nation!
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Learn About Zero Waste
Explore Zero Waste's new and improved website packed with information and tools to help you reduce, reuse and recycle.
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2012 Document Shredding Events
Shredding events will be held at the SMaRT Station in Sunnyvale.
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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.
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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.
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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 *
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Destination Palo Alto
Looking to learn about what to see and do in Palo Alto?
( Visit the Destination Palo alto Website )
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Project Safety Net
Teen Suicide Prevention Plan
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Vehicle Security
Auto Burglaries and thefts from Autos are on the rise, Here is some Information for preventing crimes against your vehicle.
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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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Palo Alto Police Chief's Community Advisory Group Meeting Minutes
 
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Palo Alto World Music Day on June 17!
Palo Alto World Music Day is FREE and open to everyone.
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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.
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Stanford University Habitat Conservation Plan
Two public meetings are planned to discuss Stanford's Habitat Conservation Plan for Stanford lands. 
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Police Chief Dennis Burns Appointed as Interim Fire Chief
Burns will add Fire department to Police duties as of July 1, 2010.
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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.
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