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.

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.

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'
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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.

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
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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.