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.

Palo Alto Taco Bell Armed Robbery: $20K Reward Offered

The restaurant at 910 East Charleston Road was robbed on Dec. 20.

Warming Centers Open In Santa Clara County Amid Cold Stretch

Forecasters expect the Santa Clara Valley will see some of the Bay Area's coldest overnight temperatures this week.

Navigating the Evolution: Crucial Leadership Trends in 2024

Russ Ewell talks about crucial leadership trends to know about in 2024.

Where To Watch The Big Game In Palo Alto

Football, food and drinks are more fun when shared with others! Check out these local hot spots.

Town & Country Village in Palo Alto Welcomes Four Exciting New Stores

Town & Country Village, the premier shopping destination in Palo Alto, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of four new stores.

Reports Of Man With Gun Prompts Lockdown At Palo Alto High School

Police said officers did not locate a man or any additional witnesses after an initial report of a person with a gun late Thursday morning.

Palo Alto Holidays: Christmas Events & Hanukkah Fests 2023

See Santa stops, menorah lightings, Christmas concerts, lights extravaganzas, Nutcrackers & more festivities in Palo Alto & Peninsula.

Mail Carrier Robbed By 2 Men In Palo Alto: Police

Detectives are working with the Postal Inspection Service after a carrier was pushed to the ground and robbed of her postal keys and phone.

Palo Alto To Test Emergency Alert System Next Week

The city will send out test alerts next week to help residents check their notification settings and spread awareness of the system.

New Affordable Housing Project Greenlit In Palo Alto

The new project in the heart of Palo Alto will provide 129 units of affordable housing for dozens of cost-burdened residents and families.

Catalytic Converter Thieves Point Gun At Victim In Palo Alto: Police

A pair of thieves threatened a man with a gun after he interrupted them stealing a catalytic converter early Tuesday, police said.

How Much Does Hiring A Plumber Cost In Palo Alto?

From leaky faucets to burst pipes, hiring a Thumbtack professional is the fast and easy way to handle all your plumbing needs.

16 SCC ZIP Codes Among Nation's Priciest In 2023

Santa Clara County has 16 ZIP codes on this year's list of the nation's priciest, including four that made the top 20.

Hit And Run Injuring Arab Stanford Student Investigated As Hate Crime

The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said it strongly condemned the targeting of the student.

Racist Cop Threatened To Shoot Lawyers In Brutality Case: Attorney

San Jose made public a former police officer's texts, reportedly including racist slurs and threats to shoot the lawyers of a man he shot.

Driver Targeted Muslim Stanford Student In Hit-And-Run: Officials

Officials are investigating the incident as a hate crime, and released information about the suspect and vehicle.

Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways To Give Back In Palo Alto

This holiday season, consider donating and volunteering locally to make a positive impact in our community.

Motorhome Carjacked In Palo Alto Recovered; 1 Arrested

A man faces two felony charges after police allege he stole a motorhome and had a physical altercation with a senior in Palo Alto.

Covered California rates Kaiser Permanente health plan 5-stars

Kaiser Permanente is the only health plan in the state to receive a 5-star Overall Quality Rating; care, services get 5 stars from members

​Sleeping Man Awakened As Motorhome Drives Away In Palo Alto

Palo Alto police are looking for a motorhome that was stolen while its owner slept in his car beside it.

2nd Purse Snatching Attempt Investigated In Palo Alto's Midtown

Police believe the same man is responsible for two unsuccessful purse snatchings on Middlefield Road this month.

Palo Alto Purse-Snatcher Foiled By Panic Alarm: Police

Police are searching for the suspect in an attempted purse-snatching after he unsuccessfully tried to steal from a woman in a parking lot.

Palo Alto Halloween Events 2023: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches

Find haunted houses, harvest fests, hay mazes, Day of the Dead celebrations & more fall fun near you throughout Palo Alto & the Peninsula.

Man Robbed By Suspect He Met On Caltrain: Palo Alto PD

Police said a man out on parole on a previous assault with a deadly weapon conviction robbed and threatened a man in Palo Alto.

2 Indecent Exposure Reports Lead To Arrest In Palo Alto

A South San Francisco man is accused of exposing himself to two women in separate incidents in Palo Alto on Sunday.

Jury Selection To Begin In Trial Of Sam Bankman-Fried

He was freed to his parents' home in Palo Alto on a $250 million bond until a judge decided the defendant had tried to influence witnesses.

Palo Alto School Named 2nd Best All-Girls Private HS In USA: Niche

The school was also named the fifth best private high school in California, and the 18th best private high school in the United States.

Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute Guides Older Americans Onward

"Given how much longer people are living, the retirement age of 60 to 65 doesn't seem to make sense anymore."

Green Foothills Celebrates Among the Redwoods in Saratoga

Hundreds will gather to mark change in leadership and to honor achievements protecting environment in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties

Kaiser Permanente health top-rated nationally for quality, service

NCQA rates Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s Medicare and commercial health plans highest in California and among highest in US.

Palo Alto Gets $5.2M To Combat Organized Retail Theft

The state grant will allow the police department to boost control in high-density retail areas and install new GPS tracking technology.

'The Fish Market' Closes After 47 Years In Palo Alto

The local seafood chain once had nine restaurants and will close its last NorCal location this month.

Palo Alto Home Burglarized 3rd Time In 2 Years

Police said a pair of burglars entered the occupied home and ignored the blaring alarm.

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Palo Alto

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.

Palo Alto Woman Runs Nonprofit That Helps Adults With Disabilities

Kathleen Foley-Hughes is making a positive impact on Palo Alto.