Official: Palo Alto schools' Title IX crisis finally headed in right direction

More than halfway through the Fall semester and the Palo Alto School District continues making mandated changes to its Title IX policies and procedures. Four months ago, John DiPaolo wasn't ready to weigh in on the state of the Palo Alto school district's adherence to Title-9 reporting. Now, for the first time, the interim compliance officer says the floundering district is finally pointing in...

Citing negligence, couple sues PG&E for loss of home in Tubbs Fire

A Santa Rosa couple who lost their home in the Tubbs Fire sued PG&E Co. in San Francisco Superior Court today, claiming the fire was caused by alleged negligence by the utility in maintaining electric lines and pruning trees and vegetation.

Thousands of backlogged cases in Bay Area home care programs

When Xiao Yu’s elderly parents underwent surgery, she knew she needed outside help to keep them living safely at home. Her mother, 84 year-old Jin Shung Chen, and father, 91-year-old Neng Ban Yu, of Contra Costa County both qualify for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) but say they’ve been waiting for a social worker to approve additional IHSS hours for more than six months.

How does BART plan to combat a spike in crime?

Bay Area Rapid Transit is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit from passengers victimized in a mob-style attack, who say the agency needs to do more to keep passengers safe.

PAUSD surveys students on sexual assault

Palo Alto Unified School District administrators continue efforts to revamp how cases of sexual harassment and assault are reported. A new survey is giving them insight on the culture on high school campuses. Before the school year began, administers released results of a survey on sexual assault reporting.

Palo Alto schools implements sexual assault policy changes

Class is back in session for students, teachers and staff in the Palo Alto Unified School District for the 125th year. Following a spring of controversy, district officials pressed ahead with efforts to implement revised policies and procedures for reporting sexual assaults. 

Cemetery mix up: Buried at the wrong plot

A Brentwood family is warning others about pre-purchasing plots at a cemetery after their plots were allegedly switched and a loved one was buried in the wrong spot.