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.
Retired Palo Alto police sergeant facing criminal charges
A retired police sergeant faces up to two years in prison for assaulting a man in handcuffs and lying on a police report in 2018.
Some Palo Alto students will be back in classroom in 2 weeks
Kids in kindergarten and 1st-grade can go now back to schools on Oct. 12; 2nd and 3rd graders can return on Oct. 26, and 4th and 5th graders can be back in the classroom on Nov. 9.
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.
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.
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.