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Weekly summary for Palo Alto
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
This week in Palo Alto, the local Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on April 28, 2026, which included commendations related to arts and culture. While the meeting primarily addressed healthcare equipment donations and land use matters, it also recognized cultural contributions through several commendations, though these were mostly countywide in scope. Key arts and culture-related items connected to Palo Alto this week include: - Commendations adopted for cultural events and figures, such as the San Jose Salsa Festival and the screening of the documentary "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez." - Recognition of the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza for its community engagement and equity efforts. - Acknowledgment of individuals whose work intersects culture, identity, and social justice. What to watch: No Palo Alto-specific upcoming arts and culture meetings or agenda items are currently scheduled.

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Agenda item: Adopt Commendation for David Alvarado for his work which uplifts the intersections of science, culture, and human rights on the occasion of the screening of the "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez" documentary. (Arenas). SCC BOS recently discussed this issue.
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
4/28/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting's 2026-04-28 meeting centered on Valley Healthcare equipment donation and Consider recommendations relating to the creation of easements and parcel maps and exceptions for competit…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/16/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-16 meeting centered on Gonot FROM: Chief Planning Officer, Deborah Dagang SUBJECT: Transportation Fund for Clean Air 40% Fund Project... and…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-09 meeting centered on Transportation Fund for Clean Air 40% Fund Project Selection Criteria Update and Across Barrier Connections Plan Upda…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-09 meeting centered on Report out from each breakout group (10 minutes) Staff from the Cities of Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and Oakland provided... and Adjou…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/8/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-08 meeting centered on Across Barrier Connections Plan Update and One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 Program and Project Selection Criteria, with ad…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/8/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-08 meeting centered on Transportation Fund for Clean Air 40% Fund Project Selection Criteria Update and Across Barrier Connections Plan Upda…
This update comes from a public meeting summary.
MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/8/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-08 meeting centered on Transportation Fund for Clean Air 40% Fund Project Selection Criteria Update and Across Barrier Connections Plan Upda…
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MeetingMeeting summary
3/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Meeting (2026-03-10 11:00 AM): Tuesday, March 10, 2026 11:00 AM Santa Clara Valley Water District HQ. Bldg. Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California Join Zoom Meeting: https://valleywater.zoom.us/j/84454…
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
14: Transit-Oriented Communities Grant Program Cycle 3
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
7: 2016 Measure B - Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program: Cycle 3 Program of Projects
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
7: 2016 Measure B - Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program: Cycle 3 Program of Projects
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
12: One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 Program and Project Selection Criteria
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
14: Transit-Oriented Communities Grant Program Cycle 3
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
12: One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 Program and Project Selection Criteria
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
18: One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 Program and Project Selection Criteria
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
8: 2016 Measure B - Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program: Cycle 3 Program of Projects
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