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San Antonio Road Work Continues
San Antonio Road Improvement Project: Final Work Phase Runs December 2009 through January 2010.
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Announcing...the Green Neighbors Program
Invest in greenhouse gas reduction right here in Palo Alto!
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Water System Flushing Schedule
CPAU Completes Water Main Distribution System Flushing Annually; Info Here
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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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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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Creek Level Monitor
How does the creek monitoring system work?
( visit the creek monitor )
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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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Calling 9-1-1
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 CrimeReports.com mapping application
CrimeReports.com is an online mapping and analysis service. 
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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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City Releases FY2011 Proposed Budget
The FY 2011 Proposed Budget is available to view:

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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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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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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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Leaf Blower Ordinance - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions regarding the leaf blower ordinance
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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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SUMC Project Meetings
Upcoming meetings and public workshops for Stanford University Medical Center Renewal and Replacement project
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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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Furnace Replacement
When does it make financial sense to replace a furnace?
( visit the development center )
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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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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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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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