ACLU sues Palo Alto over longtime policy of banning non-residents from city park
ACLU lawyers say the ban is unconstitutional and anyone who wants to should be able to enjoy the sprawling city park.
Palo Alto math tutor arrested on suspicion of molesting several teenage girls
Police said seven victims have come forward, and there could be additional victims.
Economic ramifications and disappointment as Stanford cancels in-person classes
Stanford University will not have undergrads return to campus this fall as planned. Instead, almost all instruction will be done remotely.
Mayor wants to change Palo Alto law that excludes non-residents from park
There are growing demands to open a public open space that’s exclusive to City of Palo Alto residents. Nonresidents have been turned away because of a longstanding city ordinance.
Man destroys youth art in Palo Alto, spray paints ‘MAGA’
Police in Palo Alto are investigating the vandalism of social justice posters created by young artists.
Man destroys youth art in Palo Alto, spray paints 'MAGA'
Police in Palo Alto are investigating the vandalism of youth artwork that supported the Black Lives Matter movement. Video was taken of a man over the weekend spray painting 'MAGA' and other messages on the art. He also yelled to "fund the police" and "patriots lives matter."
Two suspects wanted in Palo Alto armed robbery of 7-Eleven store
The store was previously robbed in April 2019. Police have not identified the suspect in that case, and have made no arrests.
Family says retired Naval officer was helping stranger who then randomly stabbed him
An 80-year-old grandfather in Palo Alto was in critical condition after being attacked by a stranger that he tried to help, his family says.
Some business owners say Palo Alto’s street closures are unfair
The City of Palo Alto has plans to close another downtown street for outdoor dining and retail. However, not all businesses think closing streets to traffic is a win. Some business owners said it’s economically unfair.
Some business owners say Palo Alto's street closures are unfair
The City of Palo Alto has plans to close another downtown street for outdoor dining and retail. However, not all businesses think closing streets to traffic is a win. Some business owners said it’s economically unfair.
18-year-old arrested in elderly pedestrian's stabbing
Palo Alto police announced the arrest of an 18-year-old man in the stabbing of an elderly pedestrian last Friday.
Bay Area elementary school applies for in-person instruction waiver
With all of the Bay Area on the COVID-19 watch list, elementary schools hoping to offer in-person instruction will require a waiver.
Atherton man sentenced to 6 months in college bribery scam
His wife, Elizabeth Henriquez, was sentenced in March to seven months behind bars.
Rallies planned Saturday in Palo Alto, Oakland to support Portland protesters
The rally in Palo Alto is set for 1 p.m. at Embarcadero and El Camino Real, according to the group Wall of Moms Bay Area.
Harvard student develops Wave Learning Festival, offers free online courses
The program offers free online courses designed for middle and high school aged students all over the world.
Harvard student from Palo Alto develops free online education tool
Elissa Harrington reports.
Dr. Fauci discusses COVID-19 with Stanford University dean of medicine
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joined Stanford University's dean of medicine Monday for a talk on the challenges and medical progress made in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Police association asks Palo Alto to remove convicted cop killer from BLM mural
Assata Shakur was sentenced to life for the killing of a police officer in 1973 before escaping prison in 1979 and fleeing to Cuba.
School districts consider reopening classrooms in coming school year
School districts in Palo Alto and Vallejo are considering whether to reopen their buildings to students in the coming school year.
Palo Alto police searching for attempted homicide suspect
Palo Alto police are looking to identify an attempted homicide suspect who allegedly shot at an occupied vehicle Wednesday morning.