Newsom touts plan to reopen California public schools
Newsom toured Barron Park Elementary and read to children inside classrooms equipped with appropriate COVID safety measures. His appearance was part of an administration push to safely reopen schools.
Two vaccines and two weeks later, Palo Alto seniors celebrate and hug
About one in four of Santa Clara County residents over the age of 75 are fully vaccinated with two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Monday marks two weeks since many seniors at Moldaw Residences, a senior living community in Palo Alto, got their second dose.
City of Palo Alto to consider renaming Foothills Park
The Palo Alto City Council on Monday will vote to adopt an ordinance to change the name of Foothills Park and limit the number of visitors.
United: Small electric aircraft will zip people to airports
United Airlines said Wednesday it will buy up to 200 small electric aircraft from Palo Alto-based Archer to help customers in urban areas get to the airport.
Masks required for fans who shout: Restaurants step up safety for Super Bowl watching
On Sunday, not all eyes were glued to the Super Bowl. Restaurants in the Bay Area had their attention on diners, making sure watching the Super Bowl didn't result in any super spreader scenarios.
Tesla reverses course, agrees to recall 135,000 vehicles over failing touchscreens
Tesla has agreed to recall nearly 135,000 vehicles in the U.S., following a months-long investigation into a problem related to vehicle touchscreen displays, which regulators warned could increase the risk of collision.
Palo Alto police arrest woman on suspicion of assault, hate crime
A 42-year-old woman was arrested Friday night in Palo Alto on suspicion of assaulting a man in an alleged hate crime, police said.
Peninsula small business owners grateful to reopen
On Monday night, just hours after the governor lifted the Bay Area stay-at-home order, some restaurants were already welcoming back customers for the first time in nearly two months.
Person trespassing on Caltrain tracks struck and killed in Palo Alto
A Caltrain struck and killed a person who was trespassing on the tracks in Palo Alto Thursday afternoon.
Palo Alto police seek man who exposed himself to 12-year-old girl Sunday
Palo Alto police are seeking a suspect who allegedly exposed himself to a 12-year-old girl riding her bicycle on Sunday afternoon.
Community rallies behind Palo Alto cafe that hires people with disabilities
Ada's Cafe in Palo Alto hires people with disabilities, but is in danger of closing due to the pandemic
Cafe that hires people with disabilities is on brink of closure
A Palo Alto cafe that hires people with disabilities is in danger of closing due to the pandemic
Struggling Bay Area restaurants find creative ways to survive
In a month when restaurants should have been hosting holiday parties, they are now shuttered. That is forcing many to find creative ways to pay the bills, and their employees.
Palo Alto police seek suspect in convenience store robbery
The robbery was reported about 10:40 p.m. Saturday at the 7-Eleven at 708 Colorado Ave.
Man arrested for predawn Palo Alto burglaries, another suspect at large
A suspect in connection to two predawn burglaries in Palo Alto has been arrested, while his associate remains at-large, police say.
Palo Alto police investigating 2 additional predawn burglary attempts
Palo Alto police are investigating two more instances of predawn burglary attempts.
More predawn burglaries of occupied Palo Alto homes
Palo Alto police have their hands full investigating a spree of early morning break-ins and intrusions. In all the cases, the residents were at home, sleeping.
Palo Alto Unified welcomes some students back into classrooms
It’s been more than six months in the making, but finally, Palo Alto students and their families were able to experience a school day that felt almost like normal.
Palo Alto massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting client
On Oct. 7 a man called police around 7:59 p.m. to report that his wife had been sexually assaulted by her masseur at a Palo Alto spa, police said.
In-person school is back in session for some Palo Alto students
The school board voted unanimously last month to return to in-person learning despite concerns from parents and staff, according to the Palo Alto Weekly.