Mail Carrier Robbery Suspects Arrested After Chase: Police

Police allege a 19-year-old and 17-year-old stole postal keys from carriers in Palo Alto and Belmont before leading officers on a chase.

Inspiring Northern Lights Photos From Palo Alto: Photo Of The Day

Did you see the aurora borealis?

8 Palo Alto Students Awarded $2500 National Merit Scholarships: List

All but one of the teens attend Palo Alto Unified School District schools.

Empowering Women Through Inclusive Bra Fittings

Lingerie République's Grand Opening at Town & Country Village

What To Do For Memorial Day Weekend 2024 In Palo Alto

Check out these holiday weekend events in and around your community.

Rideshare Driver Escapes Carjacking Attempt In Palo Alto: Police

Police said a group of men in a van stopped their vehicle and attempted to get the victim out of his car.

Unfounded Threat Prompts Brief Lockdowns At 2 Palo Alto Schools

Reports of a threat directed at a Palo Alto high school prompted precautionary measures and a police search Monday afternoon.

Palo Alto Man Suspected Of Child Porn Possession, Sex Offenses

Police said the case began with an undercover operation last month in Georgia after a man spoke to an officer posing as a 12 year old.

Retiring Stanford Women's Basketball Coach VanDerveer Calls Her Time At School "Nothing Short Of Magical"

Her time as the Stanford head coach was only broken up by the year she took off to coach the undefeated U.S. women's 1996 Olympic team.

Stanford's Tara VanDerveer, NCAA's All-Time Winningest Basketball Coach, To Retire

Stanford University announced Tara VanDerveer, its Director of Women's Basketball and coach, will retire after a historic career.

Toddler Hit Pregnant Mom With Tesla; Lawsuit Trial Starts Soon: Report

The woman delivered her baby early while suffering from a broken pelvis and also broke a leg.

Pac-12's Final Chapter Not Over With 5 Teams In Women's Sweet 16

The Pac-12 is one of five conferences to have multiple teams get to the regional semifinals.

Knife-Wielding Man Robs Palo Alto 7-Eleven: Police

Police said an unidentified man threatened a clerk with a knife, demanded cash, and stole a box of cigars from the convenience store.

Ebony Alert Issued For Missing Bay Area Teen Last Seen In February

The alert was issued for Alameda, Santa Clara, Sacramento, Los Angeles and Orange counties.

​Knife-Wielding Man Robs 7-Eleven​ Store In Palo Alto

The suspect had brandished a knife and demanded cash from the register, the clerk told police.

Smash-And-Grab Robbery Ring Busted After Palo Alto Investigation: AG

Three men are accused of running an operation over two years that included smash-and-grab thefts at high-end stores across the state.

Ex-British Tech Star Depicted As Scam Artist, Visionary In HP Trial

Prosecutors painted former British tech star Mike Lynch as the ruthless mastermind of an $11 billion deal that defrauded Hewlett Packard.

Inside Story Of Rotten Hewlett Packard Deal To Be Told In Trial

An $11 billion acquisition that backfired on Silicon Valley pioneer Hewlett Packard more than a decade ago will be resurrected Monday.

Second Spot In Congressional Race Too Close To Call

With no firm answer on who will join former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo in the general election, Simitian is confident in his campaign.

Stanford Fires Men's Basketball Coach Jerod Haase After 8 seasons

Stanford fired men's basketball coach Jerod Haase after he finished his eighth season at the school without an NCAA Tournament appearance.

Stanford Star Cameron Brink Declares For The 2024 WNBA Draft

The nation's No. 1-ranked shot blocker announced her decision on social media on Tuesday.

Carjackers Attack Worker, Set Vehicle On Fire: Police

Police said a man and woman attacked a custodian and stole his SUV here in the Bay Area then abandoned the vehicle and set it on fire.

Palo Alto Makes Top 50 List For Financially Stable Families

A study measuring cities where families struggle less with finances noted significant income growth in several Bay Area communities.

Job Fair Coming Up At Palo Alto Post Office

The U.S. Postal Service has hundreds of positions to fill across the Bay Area, including in Palo Alto.

Alleged Palo Alto Purse Snatcher Arrested By SWAT Team

Police allege the man robbed a woman of her phone and purse while she was parked in her driveway.

Amazon Van Stolen In Palo Alto, Recovered In San Jose: Police

Police said the woman told officers she needed a way to get to San Jose, and officers said no packages were missing from the van.

Suspected Downtown Vandal Had Meth In Pocket, Police Say

According to the Palo Alto Police Department, the man shattered the windows of three businesses with rocks in the Downtown area.

Cyclist Killed In Palo Alto Crash, 2 Drivers Sought

Police said the woman was hit by a vehicle and knocked into an intersection where she was struck by two more drivers.

Caltrain Fatally Hits Person On Tracks In Palo Alto

A southbound train struck a person Tuesday between the California Avenue and San Antonio stations in Palo Alto.

Stanford Police Investigate Shooting Threat At University

Police checked several areas of the campus after a person called dispatch and said they planned to commit a shooting, officials said Friday.

Massage Therapist Accused Of Sexual Assault

Police allege a San Jose man sexually assaulted a woman during an appointment at a Massage Envy in Palo Alto.

Airborne Mosquito Treatment Planned Over Palo Alto Flood Basin

Officials said recent rains made some areas inaccessible by foot, and reaching them soon was critical to stop larvae from becoming adults.

Family-Frendly Fair to Celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Palo Alto

The Mitchell Park Community Center will turn into a fun-filled theme park on Feb 25.

Plane Stolen From Palo Alto Lands On Peninsula Beach, Man Arrested

Investigators allege a Florida man stole a small plane from a Palo Alto airport and landed on a beach Thursday evening.

Catalysts for Business Leadership, Innovation, and Success

Russ Ewell Talks About Embracing Diversity and Inclusion: Catalysts for Business Leadership, Innovation, and Success.

Palo Alto Roads Blocked By Downed Trees, Power Lines

Crews are working to clear the trees and restore power. Other areas report flooding, evacuations, downed power lines.

Swastika Spray-Painted On Palo Alto Sidewalk

Police are investigating the vandalism as a hate crime.

Court Issues 'Urgent Warning' Over Jury Scams In Santa Clara County

Superior Court officials said the scammers use clever tactics to trick people into thinking they missed jury duty and owe money.

Pedestrian Killed By Caltrain In Palo Alto

Officials said a person was on the tracks for an unknown reason when they were struck by a northbound train Friday morning.

Burglars Break In While Woman Housesits In Palo Alto

The victim told police she heard noises in the backyard and the sound of breaking glass before coming face-to-face with a burglar.