Traffic Advisory Update: Roadway is cleared, and University Ave is open.

Today's the day! Head over to Rinconada Library from 1 - 4 p.m. for the Palo Alto Earth Day Festival. Connect with the community. Take the Planet Protection Pledge and use the eco-bingo to get started. Talk with home electrification experts & pet a snake!

cityofpaloalto.org/EarthDay

This Earth Month, learn about the City Council objectives to make progress on its Climate Change & Natural Environment - Protection & Adaptation 2024 priority. A new series highlights each priority & the objectives to advance them. Read the first update: bit.ly/3W5MlLI

DINE LOCAL & CLIMATE CHANGE EFFORTS: 2024 Council priorities, May Fete Parade/Fair & Peninsula Restaurant Week. TRUST survey, hiking guide, Meditation Palo Alto Library, National Stress Awareness month, and plant-based sustainable recipes in Uplift Local: conta.cc/4d30JKw

City Manager Shikada's updates from 4/15 Council meeting: El Camino Real construction, Historic Resources Board seeks applicants & Palo Alto Earth Day Festival. Plus, tentative Council discussions & actions: approval of the Revised 2023-31 Housing Element. bit.ly/4aAAtWr

Calling all nature enthusiasts! Dive into the pollinator world w/Primrose Way Pollinator Garden Tours at the Palo Alto Earth Day Festival. Get up close and personal with the creatures that keep our ecosystem thriving. Join us April 21 at Rinconada Library: cityofpaloalto.org/EarthDay

EARTH MONTH & COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: Council to consider revised Housing Element. Take climate action and connect. Caltrans ECR construction. Plus, birding for all, text scams advice, routines for mental health, emotional wellbeing & eggplant parm. Read: conta.cc/3W2t25A

Spring into the #PaloAltoEarthDayFestival : celebrate sustainability, take climate action & connect with one another! Check out an upcycled art exhibit and take a pollinator garden tour. Join us at Rinconada Library on April 21, 1 – 4 p.m. Learn more at cityofpaloalto.org/EarthDay.

At the Palo Alto Earth Day Festival on April 21 get inspired to turn trash into treasure at the #upcycledart installation featuring pieces created by PAUSD students from upcycled plastic. Unleash your green creativity and create your own art. cityofpaloalto.org/EarthDay

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & FUN FOR ALL: Join the Fire Station 4 convo about its temp station location. Catch up on the City’s rail grade separation conversations. Ride, walk & share input in a series of opportunities. These events & more are featured here: bit.ly/PaloAlto_April….

Traffic alert from Palo Alto Police tomorrow westbound traffic on Oregon Expressway at Greer Rd. will be limited to 1 lane. Anticipate possible delays. More 👇

HOUSING INPUT & GREEN COMMUNITY: Share input on the Housing Element. Wet, windy, cold weather returns. Take climate action like biking & walking tours. Caltrans proposed bike lanes. Plus, stress awareness tips, tenant rights & mediation in Uplift Local: conta.cc/3xw17kk

From City Manager Ed Shikada's 4/1 Council updates: El Camino Real construction, April events & activities, conversations on rail grade separation, Fire Station 4 temporary relocation, and Palo Alto Link free teen rides. Plus, Council actions summary here: bit.ly/3J6606s

🌎 April is #EarthMonth ! To support community action, take this fun, action-oriented Planet Protection Pledge. Learn how to participate and actions to support your sustainability goals. Make an impact this Earth Month and take the pledge. ♻️ Read here: bit.ly/3xe3AzM

Starting April 1, El Camino Real construction will impact vehicular traffic, please consider alternative routes. SF Water Power Sewer drinking water transmission pipeline inspection, near Cal Ave./ECR will require 1 or 2 lane closures as day and night work progresses. bit.ly/3VIANO2

Spring into action this April; inspire growth, support social connections, pause our busy lives for wellness and wellbeing, and protect the planet through climate action. A new community update shares upcoming community meetings, events and more fun, here: bit.ly/3PHr06Z

The City announced today free rides for teens to specific Palo Alto destinations supporting teen mental health and wellbeing using Palo Alto Link, the City’s rideshare service. Read the full news release: bit.ly/3TA5T85

SPRING PLANNING, CLIMATE ACTION & RAIL CONVERSATIONS: Spring is a great time to get green & tap into local efforts. Track rail discussions, Caltrans project to replace parking w/bike lanes, find free COVID-19 tests & tax filing services. Read Uplift Local: conta.cc/4ajwiNS

North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan draft environmental impact report public comment period is open until 4/22. Existing water heater pricing continues only through mid-April. COVID-19 treatment options, Apply for a BCC by 3/17 & State of the City on 3/20: conta.cc/3TCb7kU

Estimated power restoration time for remaining customers is around 4 p.m. Crews continue to work to restore service to all.