Grab your gloves and don your tennies—the wetlands and Bay, the beaches and ocean—all need your help.
Austin Tichenor and Paul Flest, Piedmont High School classmates of slain Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, share memories of their friendship.
A total of 2,977 flags were installed Saturday at Pepperdine University above Malibu in memory of the people who died 11 years ago in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The expansion will take years to complete.
Her novel comes highly recommended, mentioned with such luminaries as Tom Wolfe and Ian McEwan.
Whether you’re seeking respite from your busy life or you're a gardener stalking new ideas, the Elizabeth Gamble Garden is a nearby treasure.
If you fret about starting a second or third act in your life--let Karen Morss be an inspiration.
Commuters can go to bed tonight knowing that the bridge will be open for morning rush hour.
The American Academy of Pediatrics' new policy says circumcision should be covered by insurance, and that the health benefits far outweigh any risk.
The CDC reports 693 cases in the US this year. One woman has died in the central valley.
Summer supply is low.
Growing your own food is a great way to live green.
Officer struck by helicopter rotor blade during rescue attempt in Shasta Trinity Forest.
Palo Alto's weekly food-truck gathering will hold it's final event on July 10, until a new location is hopefully found
For the past week, we've asked you to submit one word that describes Palo Alto. Here are the results!
A system to be installed at Caltrain stations will tell riders in real-time when their train will arrive
Single-day tickets will be 25 cents more for one-way and 50 cents more for day passes, starting July 1
Get Hired's "Job Seeker Spotlight" sends employers and recruiters daily emails with information about job seekers
Government representatives join community members to share goals and ideas at for a more sustainable Silicon Valley
Team of nine exceeds fundraising goal after joining together for 18-mile overnight walk
Over 30 teams competed at Palo Alto's leg of AngelHack for a chance at $25,000 in seed funding.
Eight bike rental kiosks are expected to be up and running throughout Palo Alto by October.
A majority of U.S. adults (58%) say they pray at least once a day outside of religious services, and 75% pray at least once a week, according to one study. Is prayer a panacea for healing?
Local eight-grader organizes show to raise money for children’s school in Sierra Leone.
In 2011, 16 people died on Caltrain tracks. Eleven of those deaths were determined to be suicides.
New season begins Saturday.
Renowned environmental reporter Elizabeth Kolbert will separate fact from fiction in Mountain View next week.
Marching bands, floats, food trucks and more to converge Downtown.
Women’s group has raised more than $8.5 million to support Family & Children Services in Santa Clara Valley.
The Steves—Jobs and Wozniak—demoed the Apple II at the West Coast Computer Faire on April 16 and 17, 1977.
Having a pet is similar to having a child. It takes time to find the right person to care for your dog or cat, especially when they fall ill.
Our new feature lets you know about important upcoming deadlines.
The Peninsula Peace and Justice Center brought former CIA analyst Ray McGovern to Palo Alto to talk about the fallacies of U.S. intelligence and the importance of citizens becoming activists.
Amina Temkin lives on a co-op in Ecuador, helping students at a village school while advancing her communication studies major.
The Raging Grannies have formed a Viagra Review Board to offer inspection services to men wanting to qualify for impotency medication.
Purchase of 564-acre ranch is home to 16 types of endangered species, including a certain rare and elusive amphibian.
Have you put your digital camera to use in local parks?