🌱 Patch AM: What will Palo Alto’s Flock camera audit reveal about your data?

What's up Palo Alto! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What will Palo Alto's Flock camera audit reveal about your data?
• How a $33M shortfall could reshape Palo Alto's schools and staff.

Also on today's calendar: Herbal Tea Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
• Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Palo Alto prepares to audit Flock camera system amid questions over data access (nbcbayarea.com) — Palo Alto is moving to audit its Flock license-plate camera system after discovering local data was shared through a nationwide network despite city limits on access. The City Council will set the scope Monday, weighing police claims of strong safety benefits against privacy concerns and potential misuse, as the independent auditor reviews data-sharing, retention, and oversight rules.
   

• Palo Alto Unified School District faces possible layoffs amid $33M budget cut (amedpost.com) — Palo Alto Unified School District is staring down a $33 million budget shortfall next year that could trigger significant layoffs and program cuts, with leaders warning of a painful process ahead. New superintendent Jason Glass and board members are weighing options like leaving positions vacant, restructuring roles, and possibly reviving a parcel tax measure as they race toward a March 15 layoff-notice deadline.
   

📸 Around Palo Alto

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palo Alto

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Tuesday August 25
• Room Parent Training
  Ohlone Elementary Palo Alto, CA 94303
  8:30 am
• Vintage Media Lab
  Palo Alto City Library 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  10:00 am
• Drop in Tech Help
  Palo Alto City Library 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  10:00 am
• Play & Learn With Help Me Grow
  East Palo Alto Library 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
  10:30 am
Friday August 28
• Herbal Tea Party →
  Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto
  1:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Introduction to Floral Design →
  Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto
  9:30 am
Sunday August 30
• Closing Reception: An Exhibition of Artists from Palo Alto Commons →
  Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto
  2:00 pm
• Start the Year Together: OFJCC Community Holiday Fair →
  Jessica Lynn Saal Town Square, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303
  3:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Garden Fresh Luncheon →
  Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto
  12:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Gamble Garden Plant Sale (Friday) →
  Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto
  10:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Biodiversity in Urban Gardens (BUG) Initiative Workshop →
  Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto
  10:00 am
• Gamble Garden Plant Sale (Saturday) →
  Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• OTO Hospitality Development Company posted a job opening for Housekeeping Team Associate in Palo Alto. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Stanford

• Art for All Family Day, Fall 2026 (stanford.edu)
• Valkyries clinch playoff spot for second consecutive year (stanforddaily.com)
• Department of History (stanford.edu)

Los Altos

• Los Altos PARC Commission selects 40 art pieces for display at Community Center (losaltosonline.com)

Ok Palo Alto! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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