Palo Alto Unified School district sued over field trip to mosque
The Palo Alto Unified School District is facing a lawsuit from a group of high school parents, over a field trip to a mosque. The suit claims students in the school's "Social Justice Pathway" were given Qurans and girls were encouraged to wear hijabs.
The Palo Alto Unified School District is facing a lawsuit from a group of high school parents, over a field trip to a mosque. The suit claims students in the school's "Social Justice Pathway" were given Qurans and girls were encouraged to wear hijabs.
Tom Brady draws huge crowd for Palo Alto's CardVault opening
San Mateo native Tom Brady returned home Saturday to open the 17th CardVault by Tom Brady location in Palo Alto, drawing fans who waited more than eight hours for a chance to see the NFL legend.
San Mateo native Tom Brady returned home Saturday to open the 17th CardVault by Tom Brady location in Palo Alto, drawing fans who waited more than eight hours for a chance to see the NFL legend.
Palo Alto police investigating hateful graffiti found in park bathrooms, parking garages
The police department said investigators are uncertain whether all the cases of vandalism are connected or if they were committed by the same person.
The police department said investigators are uncertain whether all the cases of vandalism are connected or if they were committed by the same person.
'Toy Story 5' screening held at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
The special event also included a visit from Pixar production designer Bob Pauley, who spent time drawing with patients and encouraging their creativity.
The special event also included a visit from Pixar production designer Bob Pauley, who spent time drawing with patients and encouraging their creativity.
These 2 Bay Area universities ranked top in the world
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
BTS's sellout concerts at 54,000-seat Stanford Stadium shows power of 'pop diplomacy'
BTS and other K-pop groups are part of a Korean wave of K-dramas, food and K-beauty, that has generated new interest in Korean culture, history, and language.
BTS and other K-pop groups are part of a Korean wave of K-dramas, food and K-beauty, that has generated new interest in Korean culture, history, and language.
Mountain Lion spotted in Palo Alto
Palo Alto police said authorities could not find the animal after searching the area.
Palo Alto police said authorities could not find the animal after searching the area.
Bad Bunny picks this Bay Area restaurant after Super Bowl halftime show
While Puerto Rican restaurants across the Bay Area hoped to give a taste of home to Bad Bunny during his Super Bowl stay, one Palo Alto tapas spot landed the buyout request.
While Puerto Rican restaurants across the Bay Area hoped to give a taste of home to Bad Bunny during his Super Bowl stay, one Palo Alto tapas spot landed the buyout request.
Deadly hit-and-run crash in Palo Alto over the weekend, CHP seeking witnesses
Law enforcement officials in Palo Alto are seeking additional witnesses to a deadly hit-and-run crash from over the weekend.
Law enforcement officials in Palo Alto are seeking additional witnesses to a deadly hit-and-run crash from over the weekend.
Palo Alto educator seriously injured by hit-and-run driver in SF
A beloved Palo Alto educator is facing a long recovery after she was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in San Francisco late last week.
A beloved Palo Alto educator is facing a long recovery after she was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in San Francisco late last week.
Founders of Palo Alto streets team serve Thanksgiving meals, keep food pantry open
A beloved non-profit that supported the homeless community in Palo Alto shut down in October, but that didn’t stop its founders from giving back this Thanksgiving.
A beloved non-profit that supported the homeless community in Palo Alto shut down in October, but that didn’t stop its founders from giving back this Thanksgiving.
Palo Alto police arrest man allegedly found drinking wine after breaking into home
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of several crimes, including battery officer after he allegedly spit on an officer
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of several crimes, including battery officer after he allegedly spit on an officer
Silicon Valley startup says its balloon may have cracked windshield of LA-bound United plane
The plane was flying from Denver to Los Angeles when it collided with an object that cracked a layer of the aircraft’s multilayered windshield and left the pilot scratched and bruised.
The plane was flying from Denver to Los Angeles when it collided with an object that cracked a layer of the aircraft’s multilayered windshield and left the pilot scratched and bruised.
Palo Alto business vandalized with antisemitic language, hate crime investigation underway
The vandalism occurred around 9 a.m. Tuesday at a business along the 900 block of East Charleston Road.
The vandalism occurred around 9 a.m. Tuesday at a business along the 900 block of East Charleston Road.
Jewish businesses targeted for hate crimes; police investigating
At least two businesses in Palo Alto were targeted by vandals, apparently because they displayed symbols of Israel or for the safe return of Israeli hostages. The Palo Alto Police Dept. said on Thursday one of the incidents is being investigated as a hate crime.
At least two businesses in Palo Alto were targeted by vandals, apparently because they displayed symbols of Israel or for the safe return of Israeli hostages. The Palo Alto Police Dept. said on Thursday one of the incidents is being investigated as a hate crime.
Palo Alto police investigating deadly truck crash
A man died when his truck crashed into a median in Palo Alto late Saturday night.
A man died when his truck crashed into a median in Palo Alto late Saturday night.
Construction parking causes kerfuffle near Palo Alto middle school
Neighbors along Palo Alto's Middlefield Road say construction vehicles parked along their street are causing safety issues for children at Frank Greene Middle School.
Neighbors along Palo Alto's Middlefield Road say construction vehicles parked along their street are causing safety issues for children at Frank Greene Middle School.
Parents raise concerns over teacher accused of sex assault
Parents at Fletcher Middle School in Santa Clara County are demanding answers after the Palo Alto Unified School District reinstated a teacher accused of sex assault more than 20 years ago.
Parents at Fletcher Middle School in Santa Clara County are demanding answers after the Palo Alto Unified School District reinstated a teacher accused of sex assault more than 20 years ago.
Child dies after drowning in Palo Alto pool
Tragedy struck a small Palo Alto community after a young child drowned over the holiday weekend. Two adults were seriously injured in what police officials described as an unfortunate accident.
Tragedy struck a small Palo Alto community after a young child drowned over the holiday weekend. Two adults were seriously injured in what police officials described as an unfortunate accident.
Newsom pushes back against potential federal cuts to California public universities
Newsom is threatening to withhold federal tax dollars if the federal cuts go through.
Newsom is threatening to withhold federal tax dollars if the federal cuts go through.