Family alleges pattern of bullying, racism in Palo Alto after-school program

The family of a 10-year-old boy is taking legal action against the Palo Alto Unified School District and its after-school program, alleging they did not do enough to keep the child safe.

Bay Area singer to perform at Harris rally as celebrity list of supporters grows

Bay Area native Remi Wolf is set to perform at a Kamala Harris rally, joining a growing list of celebrities showing their support for the vice president as Election Day closes in.

Grateful Dead founding member Phil Lesh dies at 84

Phil Lesh, a founding member of the legendary Bay Area rock band The Grateful Dead, has died at 84, according to a social media post from his account.

Palo Alto man arrested over alleged threats of violence to U.S., state reps

The Palo Alto man allegedly called the U.S. rep "Palestinian scum" and threatened both politicians, saying he would "shoot up their offices," according to federal authorities.

Woman in her 90s slept through Palo Alto home burglary, jewelry missing

Police in Palo Alto are investigating a residential burglary where a woman slept through the incident and her jewelry was stolen. 

Body found in Palo Alto parking garage identified

A body found in a parking garage in downtown Palo Alto is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said on Monday.

JD Vance woos crypto industry at fundraiser in East Palo Alto

Vice presidential candidate JD Vance is the guest of honor Monday night at a fundraiser in Palo Alto, but the location isn't being revealed publicly – invites are being delivered though word of mouth, direct messages and emails.

Dead body discovered at Palo Alto parking garage

Police in Palo Alto are investigating a suspicious death at a parking garage on Thursday. 

Donations flood in to help model donkey behind 'Donkey' in Shrek movie

A famous but aging donkey is getting an outpouring of support. His medical care, and that of his two pasture-mates, is getting expensive. Now, they're getting a big boost from the Palo Alto city council and from fans around the world.

Home security system leads to 4 arrests in Palo Alto home burglary case

Four people suspected of breaking into and burglarizing an unoccupied home in Palo Alto on Saturday have been arrested, police say. 

Pro-Palestine protesters take over Stanford president's office

Pro-Palestinian protesters took over the Stanford president's office early Wednesday morning, drawing a large police presence in reaction and ending in 13 arrests. 

SUV driver dies in Palo Alto on US Highway 101

A driver whose car got disabled on the road died early Friday morning on a highway in Palo Alto after two other cars crashed into it, according to the California Highway Patrol.