Tillerson Talks Syria, Trump's Twitter Habits In Stanford Visit

"The Twitter account did take some getting used to," Secretary of State Rex Tillerson remarked while discussing Syria at Stanford this week.

Santa Clara County Offices Closed For MLK Jr. Day

The closure will not affect 24/7 operations such as the sheriff's office.

Effort To Recall Stanford Rape Trial Judge Continues

The Committee to Recall Judge Aaron Persky walked in 11 boxes full of more than 94,000 signatures Thursday morning.

Former Miami-Dade Executive Hired For Top Santa Clara County Role

The Florida native will serve in the newly created role of chief procurement officer for the county of Santa Clara.

Will ABC Really Tell Us What Happened At Waco In 1993?

If ABC's "Truth and Lies: Waco" documentary trailer is any indication, it will simply fortify the Waco lies.

Early Christmas Gift For Convicts As Jerry Brown Grants Pardons

The majority of those who were pardoned were convicted of drug-related or other nonviolent crimes.​

California One Step Closer To Pay-By-Mile Tax

The state recently completed its Road Charge Pilot Program to see if it's feasible to charge drivers for the miles they drive.

Staffing Investigated At Palo Alto Courthouse After Inmate Escape

How many deputies were staffed at the courthouse during the Nov. 6 escape? KPIX found out.

'Oughta Be a Law…Or Not' Contest Open To Palo Alto Residents

Do YOU have an idea for something that should be law in California? Or what about something that should be repealed? Speak up!

Judge Who Sentenced Stanford Rapist Requests New Assignment

BREAKING: The Santa Clara County judge who gave a contested 6-month sentence to Stanford rapist Brock Turner will take over the night shift.

Santa Clara Valley Water District To Participate in California WaterFix

BREAKING: In a vote Tuesday, the board approved participation but with conditions.

PETA's 'Monkey Selfies' Legal Battle Ends Charitably

After a lengthy San Francisco lawsuit, the posing primates benefit from a settlement.

Order Barring Recall Petition Of Judge In Stanford Rape Case Lifted

BREAKING: Supporters of Santa Clara County Judge Aaron Persky's recall effort cheered as a judge made her ruling Monday.

Caltrain Among Busiest Commuter Rail Systems In US: Report

The Caltrans report said the number of people riding Caltrain each year is equivalent to removing 10,000 vehicles off the roadway.

County Creates Transgender Program Services Manager Position

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved funding for the position.

Ballot Measure To Recall Santa Clara Co. Judge Who Sentenced Brock Turner Sought

Breaking: Judge Aaron Perksy is criticized for sentencing the former Stanford swimmer convicted in the rape case to six months in jail.

Caltrain Sales Tax Proposed By Legislators

Breaking: SB 797 was introduced Wednesday.

Rising Winter Heating Costs Could Be Curbed Under Bill Proposed By Calif. Lawmaker

Utility customers may see fewer spikes in winter heating costs if a newly introduced bill passes the Legislature, CA Sen. Jerry Hill says.

Silicon Valley Immigrants, Supporters Demonstrate At Palo Alto City Hall

About 500 Silicon Valley workers and labor and immigrant rights activists rallied outside Palo Alto City Hall Tuesday afternoon.

Santa Clara County Files for National Injunction Against Trump's Sanctuary Cities Executive Order

Santa Clara County has requested a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking an executive order denying federal funds to sanctuary cities.

Santa Clara County Court Gets New Presiding Judge

Presiding Judge Patricia Lucas begins a two-year term after previously serving as the court's assistant presiding judge.

Attorney from Palo Alto Firm Named Superior Court Judge

Governor Brown chose Elizabeth Peterson for the Santa Clara County seat left open after the retirement of Judge Edward Davila.

Palo Alto Mayor's Annual Tree Planting to Include a Special Tribute

The tree planting's in conjunction with the annual Canopy Tree Awards ceremony.

Did Palo Alto Hold Adequate Hearings On Closure Of Mobile Home Park?

BREAKING: Santa Clara County judge now must decide on shuttering Buena Vista on El Camino Real that affects 400 residents.

Gov. Brown Appoints Stanford Law Grad As Next State Attorney General

BREAKING: If confirmed by state Assembly and Senate, U.S. Rep. Xavier Becerra​ will take over for Kamala Harris.

Hundreds Of Students Lead Peaceful Anti-Trump Protests 1 Week After Election

Students rallied from Palo Alto schools, along with others on the Peninsula, and Stanford University.

Still Raging Over Election Results? Here's How To Get Past Anger

Stanford wellness expert offers advice on how people can move on when one's political views may not have been validated.

Interested In Attending 58th Presidential Inauguration In Washington D.C., Palo Alto?

Congresswoman Eshoo holding lottery for 18th Congressional District residents for tickets to January swearing-in ceremony. Details here ...

Santa Clara County Measures: What Passed, What Failed In Tuesday's Election

Two proposals -- Measures A and B -- addressed housing and transportation throughout the region. (Breaking)

REAL-TIME ELECTION RESULTS: Santa Clara County's 2016 General Election Races

A live roundup of Tuesday, Nov. 8's election results from across Santa Clara County.

Crews In Menlo Park Rescue Trapped Construction Workers

Two men were stuck for hours inside a lift basket 80 feet in the air.

Anti-Abortion Activists Ask Court To OK Release Of Secretly Recorded Videos

The California-based group secretly recorded more than 500 hours of video and audiotape while posing as fetal tissue buyers.

Hillary Clinton In Bay Area Today For Fundraiser

BREAKING: The event runs through early afternoon and includes a concert, organizers said.

SFO Dedicates Sleek, New Air Traffic Control Tower

The LEED-certified, 221-foot structure is built to withstand an 8.0-magnitude earthquake, and is easy to spot between Terminals 1 and 2.

Santa Clara Co. Juvenile Hall To Open To 18- To 21-Year-Olds In Pilot Program

Instead of doing time in county lock-up with adults, young, low-level, nonviolent felons can access juvenile educational, support services.

Law Inspired by Convicted Rapist Brock Turner Signed By Calif. Governor

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a into law a set of regulations requiring mandatory minimum prison sentences for raping unconscious victims

Gov. Brown Was Busy This Week: Get Caught Up On New Laws, Including One 'Brock Turner-Inspired'

Bills signed this week for mandatory CPR in high school health classes, tougher punishments for DUI offenders, guns in cop cars, CPUC reform

Palo Alto City Council To Consider Minimum Wage Hike

BREAKING: The proposal is $15 per hour by 2019.

Hillary Clinton Cancels Trip To Bay Area; To Phone In For Today's Campaign Stop

The presidential candidate is reportedly recovering from pneumonia. k.d. lang and Liz Wright are performing at today's event. [Breaking]

Where To See Naked Donald Trump This Weekend In Bay Area - SF

Statue! We must clarify -- It's a STATUE! Fig leaf coming. But still ... cover the kids' eyes!