New amenities offered for RV dwellers in Palo Alto

Two Santa Clara County cities have joined forces to help improve the lives of those living in RVs.

Palo Alto shoppers robbed at gunpoint in mall parking lot

Police say a couple became blocked in their parking spot at a Palo Alto shopping center by two suspect cars. Five armed men with ski masks are accused of robbery, assault, and ramming through traffic to escape.

Woman calls teen 'terrorist,' tears off her hijab in Mountain View: DA

The Santa Clara County District Attorney has charged a woman with a hate crime and battery after prosecutors said she called an 18-year-old a "terrorist" and tore off her hijab.

Construction worker dies after falling down shaft in Palo Alto

 A construction worker died after falling down a shaft at a building in downtown Palo Alto early Wednesday morning, according to police.

Stanford University says woman raped inside campus bathroom

Investigators with Stanford’s Department of Public Safety said this week a female victim claimed she was assaulted in a parking lot near Wilbur Hall. The alleged crime happened late Tuesday afternoon.

Gary Gene Ramirez arrested on suspicion of killing Karen Stitt in 1982

A 75-year-old man has been arrested for the stabbing death of a Palo Alto teen, who had been snatched from a road in Sunnyvale in 1982, and whose naked body was found dumped by a bus stop near the now-gone Honey Bee Restaurant.

Palo Alto police arrest man who allegedly exposed himself to a 4-year-old

Police in Palo Alto arrested a man on Friday after a witness told police that a man exposed himself while talking to a 4-year-old child.

Caltrain hits, kills person in Palo Alto

The collision occurred around 4:45 p.m. on the tracks near West Meadow Drive in Palo Alto. The crash involved train No. 253, which was traveling with about 200 passengers. According to Caltrain no injuries have been reported on board.

Teen girl robbed while riding bicycle in Palo Alto

Police in Palo Alto are investigating a strong-armed robbery of a 16-year-old girl as she rode her bike. The suspect allegedly pushed her to the ground and stole her cell phone and debit card.

Middle school gym teacher arrested for sexual assault of Palo Alto 6th grader in 2001

A physical education teacher from Palo Alto's Greene Middle School was arrested Wednesday for the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in a school locker room back in 2001, officials say. 

San Jose doctor faces 5 counts of sexual assault involving 3 victims

Doctor Naeem Ul Islam Hashmi, 61, of Palo Alto, now faces five charges of sexual assault. His lawyer said Hasmi maintains his innocence.

'It's been really scary:' Mom worries about feeding baby as formula shortage continues

One new mother told Congressman Ro Khanna (D-San Jose) that she has driven all over the South Bay to find formula for her 2-month-old son. "It's been really scary," said Claire Lesikar.

'My whole life was in my tiny home': Thieves steal Marine vet's home, medals and other possessions

A Bay Area Marine veteran who recently had his home and almost everything he owned stolen, has been working to get back on his feet, after the theft triggered a series of unfortunate events and challenges.