Palo Alto police looking for suspect robbed CVS pharmacy of prescription drugs

Authorities are searching for a strong-arm robbery suspect who targeted a CVS pharmacy in Palo Alto over the weekend and demanded prescription drugs.  

Two students sent home from Palo Alto schools for possible exposure to COVID-19

In a news release, the school district explained that the two students are related, and that their parent is reported to have possibly been exposed to the virus.

Coronavirus concerns cancel Chinese New Year celebrations in Palo Alto

At least two Chinese New Year celebrations in Palo Alto have been canceled because of concerns about the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution.

Four arrested in grab and run theft at Stanford Shopping Center

On Sunday, authorities booked 28-year-old Nicole Schrell Garner, 19-year-old Destiny Faith Shephard, and two 19-year-olds, Haley Cheri King, and Janera Antonette Fraser, into the San Jose Main Jail on charges of organized retail theft, grand theft and possession of stolen property. Fraser faces an additional charge of battery for kicking a witness. 

Stanford Blood Center has critical need for all blood types

All blood types are needed and the center reported Friday that type O positive and type O negative inventories are down to only a one-day supply.

$10,000 reward for information in Palo Alto Safeway armed robbery
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The robbery suspects were caught on surveillance video Friday around 12:38 a.m. pulling out a handgun while a second suspect broke the glass door of the pharmacy.

Armed thieves steal from Palo Alto Safeway pharmacy

This robbery came two days after a brazen smash-and-grab at the Bloomingdale's in Palo Alto, an affluent city where crime is rare. 

Sketch released of Palo Alto robbery suspect who grabbed purse and dragged woman

The woman was looking down at her phone while walking in the 100 block of University about 9 p.m. Dec. 11, when the suspect rode up from behind and grabbed her purse, Palo Alto police said.

Police boost patrols after historically black church in Palo Alto defaced

Police in Palo Alto are stepping up patrol around houses of worship following an act of vandalism at a church that's left parishioners shocked an angered.