Palo Alto woman who allegedly started Fawn Fire had lighter in her pocket: DA
Alexandra Souverneva, 30, of Palo Alto was stopped by Cal Fire coming out of the brush when the fire started with a lighter in her pocket.
Palo Alto woman charged with starting Fawn Fire in Northern California
A Palo Alto woman has been blamed for allegedly sparking the Fawn Fire in Shasta County, authorities said.
80-year-old pilot, Vietnam Vet, survives Palo Alto plane crash
An 80-year-old Vietnam War veteran pilot crash landed his plane in the Palo Alto marsh Monday after severing power lines and he’s remarkably okay. The crash happened around 1:50 p.m. northeast of the Palo Alto airport.
Plane crashes in Palo Alto after striking power lines
A small airplane crashed in Palo Alto on Monday afternoon, the FAA confirmed to KTVU.
Bay Area religious leaders show support for Muslim Americans on 20th anniversary of 9/11
More than 200 people gathered in Palo Alto Saturday night for a multi faith peace picnic and prayer service, held by the American Muslim Voice Foundation and 37 peace partners that included religious leaders across faiths.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' trial to dissect downfall of a tech star
Elizabeth Holmes is about to head into a San Jose, California, courtroom to defend herself against criminal allegations depicting her as the devious mastermind of a fraud that duped wealthy investors, former U.S. government officials and patients whose lives were endangered by a blood-testing technology that never came close to fulfilling her bold promises.
Palo Alto man arrested after allegedly shooting child with air rifle
A Palo Alto man was arrested on suspicion of shooting a child at a neighboring private school Friday using a weapon similar to an air rifle, police said.
Former CEO of Palo Alto-based startup charged with securities fraud
Manish Lachwani, co-founder and former CEO of the technology company, allegedly inflated the value of his company's earnings and valuation to investors, federal prosecutors say.
Palo Alto man drowns after rescuing son in Utah's Lake Powell
A man from Palo Alto drowned after saving his son in Lake Powell, Utah.
Return to work delayed: Tech companies respond to delta variant with vaccine requirements
Google, Facebook and Lyft are all mandating in-person employees get vaccinated. It's a new effort from private companies as coronavirus cases rise across the state.
Palo Alto father sues school district after son forced to wear face mask
A.J. Gokcek’s son is entering his senior year at Palo Alto High, but a lawsuit filed earlier this month could overshadow progress toward his graduation.
Elon Musk to testify over Tesla acquisition of SolarCity
On Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk will have to defend the $2.5 billion SolarCity deal under oath in a shareholder lawsuit alleging conflicts of interest.
Officers sue Palo Alto over Black Lives Matter mural
Police officers in Palo Alto sued the city for a Black Lives Matter mural, arguing that it is harassment and discrimination against law enforcement.
Should downtown Palo Alto streets remain closed now that state has reopened?
It’s a controversial topic on the Peninsula: Should downtown streets remain closed for outdoor dining now that the state has fully reopened?
Group of thieves steal $50,000 worth of handbags from Palo Alto's The RealReal
Police are looking for seven people suspected of stealing $50,000 worth of handbags from The RealReal store in Palo Alto on Monday.
Palo Alto could end on-street dining earlier than expected as city emerges from pandemic
The resiliency of some South Bay businesses could be tested again.
Witness video shows group who stole over $100,000 in high-end Louis Vuitton handbags
A new video sent to KTVU shows luxury bag thieves brazenly running past a security guard who stood by while the crew stole $100,000 in merchandise from the Louis Vuitton store in the Stanford Shopping Center.
Witness video shows group who stole over $100,000 in high-end Louis Vuitton handbags
Cell phone footage apparently shows a group of thieves fleeing the Stanford Shopping Center after a robbery at the Louis Vutton shop.
Palo Alto may end street dining after state reopens
It’s another sign of normalcy returning to one Peninsula city. Streets closed for outdoor dining during the pandemic may reopen sooner than anticipated. The idea has some restaurant owners and retailers divided.
South Bay churches hold prayer vigil for George Floyd, denounce racial injustice
A group of South Bay religious leaders gathered outside of the Palo Alto City Hall on Saturday to hold a prayer vigil for George Floyd and call for a stop to racial injustices.