Palo Alto mom makes plea for son held overseas
A Bay Area mother is pleading for authorities to release her son in jail overseas over what she called a big falsity. Her 31-year-old son, who grew up in Palo Alto, was doing humanitarian work in the Nepal when he was arrested. The U.S. Department of State is assisting and said it's aware of his arrest. Azenith Smith reports.
A Bay Area mother is pleading for authorities to release her son in jail overseas over what she called a big falsity. Her 31-year-old son, who grew up in Palo Alto, was doing humanitarian work in the Nepal when he was arrested. The U.S. Department of State is assisting and said it's aware of his arrest. Azenith Smith reports.
Feds check up on Palo Alto schools in wake of sex assault scandal: 2 Investigates
Federal attorneys paid a visit to Palo Alto schools Thursday to see how the district is recovering and repairing a tumultuous year marked by a series of campus sex assault scandals uncovered by 2 Investigates. Brooks Jarosz reports.
Federal attorneys paid a visit to Palo Alto schools Thursday to see how the district is recovering and repairing a tumultuous year marked by a series of campus sex assault scandals uncovered by 2 Investigates. Brooks Jarosz reports.
Police looking for man suspected of sexually assaulting teen at gunpoint
Palo Alto Police are searching for a man who they say grabbed a teenage girl, pointed a gun to her head and then sexually assaulted her. It happened on a trail near the intersection of Arastradero at Deer Creek Road. Azenith Smith reports.
Palo Alto Police are searching for a man who they say grabbed a teenage girl, pointed a gun to her head and then sexually assaulted her. It happened on a trail near the intersection of Arastradero at Deer Creek Road. Azenith Smith reports.
Caltrain to install suicide prevention cameras in Palo Alto
Palo Alto is about to begin installing security cameras at all four of its Caltrain rail crossings in town. Rob Roth reports.
Palo Alto is about to begin installing security cameras at all four of its Caltrain rail crossings in town. Rob Roth reports.
Hate speech vs. free speech debate revisits the Bay
On the Stanford University campus Thursday night, a battle between free speech and those who say what was allowed is actually hate speech. Jesse Gary reports.
On the Stanford University campus Thursday night, a battle between free speech and those who say what was allowed is actually hate speech. Jesse Gary reports.
Police investigating white substance, rape threat sent to Stanford law professor
The divisive rhetoric surrounding whether to recall a sitting Santa Clara County judge because of a sentence he handed down has taken a turn for the worse. Wednesday, the chair of the Committee to Recall Persky, who?s also a Stanford law professor, opened mail that contained a white powder, and a note with a hate message. Jesse Gary reports.
The divisive rhetoric surrounding whether to recall a sitting Santa Clara County judge because of a sentence he handed down has taken a turn for the worse. Wednesday, the chair of the Committee to Recall Persky, who?s also a Stanford law professor, opened mail that contained a white powder, and a note with a hate message. Jesse Gary reports.
$100k worth of Gucci bags stolen at Stanford Shopping Center
$100,000 worth of purses were stolen from a Nordstrom store at Palo Alto's Stanford Shopping Center Monday night. Police say a group of 10 burst in and made off with the loot.
$100,000 worth of purses were stolen from a Nordstrom store at Palo Alto's Stanford Shopping Center Monday night. Police say a group of 10 burst in and made off with the loot.
East Palo Alto considers banning RV?s overnight parking
The problems of a lack of affordable housing, and recreational vehicles camping on city streets for weeks and months at a time has
The problems of a lack of affordable housing, and recreational vehicles camping on city streets for weeks and months at a time has
Sheriff announces $25K reward for info leading to capture of 2 Santa Clara County inmates
It's day three?on the run for escapees Tramel McClough and John Bivins. Now Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to their capture.
It's day three?on the run for escapees Tramel McClough and John Bivins. Now Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to their capture.
Still exciting: Dozens line up outside Palo Alto Apple store for iPhone X
Dozens of people camped outside the Palo Alto Apple Store Thursday night to be some of the first to get their hands on the new iPhone X when it goes on sale Friday morning.
Dozens of people camped outside the Palo Alto Apple Store Thursday night to be some of the first to get their hands on the new iPhone X when it goes on sale Friday morning.
RVs impounded in Palo Alto
The City of Palo Alto is taking action to remove blight sitting feet from one of the world's most prestigious universities. Warning flyers are a constant reminder for RV residents in Palo Alto -- every third day is moving day.
The City of Palo Alto is taking action to remove blight sitting feet from one of the world's most prestigious universities. Warning flyers are a constant reminder for RV residents in Palo Alto -- every third day is moving day.
Official: Palo Alto schools' Title IX crisis finally headed in right direction
More than halfway through the Fall semester and the Palo Alto School District continues making mandated changes to its Title IX policies and procedures.
More than halfway through the Fall semester and the Palo Alto School District continues making mandated changes to its Title IX policies and procedures.
33 reports of rape on Stanford campus in 2016, sexual assault on the rise
Stanford University's annual crime data shows reports of rape on campus are on the rise.
Stanford University's annual crime data shows reports of rape on campus are on the rise.
2 Investigates: Report slams Palo Alto schools' handling of sex assaults
A report examining how Palo Alto School District handled an on-campus sexual assault first reported by 2 Investigates slams administrators? for repeated failures and skirting federal and state law.
A report examining how Palo Alto School District handled an on-campus sexual assault first reported by 2 Investigates slams administrators? for repeated failures and skirting federal and state law.
Palo Alto schools presses ahead with new sexual assault policies
Class is back in session for students, teachers and staffers in the Palo Alto Unified School District and they've implemented revised policies and procedures for reporting sexual assaults.
Class is back in session for students, teachers and staffers in the Palo Alto Unified School District and they've implemented revised policies and procedures for reporting sexual assaults.
Palo Alto suspicious fires
Police in Palo Alto are investigating four suspicious fires set to cars, trash and brush early this morning.
Police in Palo Alto are investigating four suspicious fires set to cars, trash and brush early this morning.
Stanford science summer camp preps inner-city kids for higher education
A local summer camp is immersing students in the world of science and celebrating success. Students from Oakland and the Peninsula are spending the week at Stanford University attending a program called 'Science In The City'.
A local summer camp is immersing students in the world of science and celebrating success. Students from Oakland and the Peninsula are spending the week at Stanford University attending a program called 'Science In The City'.
Palo Alto school board continues revisions to policy after 2 Investigates series
Palo Alto school district board members continue making revisions to board policies. Those policies are designed to protect students from harassment and make criteria for reporting incidents or crimes crystal clear.
Palo Alto school district board members continue making revisions to board policies. Those policies are designed to protect students from harassment and make criteria for reporting incidents or crimes crystal clear.
Palo Alto may force RV dwellers to abide by law
A half-mile stretch of El Camino Real, along the Peninsula, is a proving ground for how unaffordable Bay Area housing has become.
A half-mile stretch of El Camino Real, along the Peninsula, is a proving ground for how unaffordable Bay Area housing has become.
Palo Alto school board weighs changes after sexual harassment complaints
Palo Alto school board members were briefed Tuesday night about possible changes to the way the district handles sexual harassment complaints.
Palo Alto school board members were briefed Tuesday night about possible changes to the way the district handles sexual harassment complaints.