Vallejo kidnapper Matthew Muller charged in 15-year-old South Bay attacks
Matthew Muller, the man who abducted Denise Huskins in Vallejo, sparking a case in which police initially accused her of staging her own kidnapping, has now been charged by Santa Clara prosecutors with breaking into women's homes in Palo Alto and Mountain View, stemming from cases 15 years ago.
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.
Prowler arrested by Palo Alto police following kitchen confrontation
A man was arrested in Palo Alto on Sunday after he allegedly entered a resident's home, police say.
Man suspected of sexually assaulting woman near Palo Alto transit center
Palo Alto police are investigating a recently reported sexual assault of a woman who was attacked earlier this month.
Silicon Valley Congress member Anna Eshoo reflects on final days in office
Eshoo is retiring after 32 years of representing Silicon Valley. Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo will replace her.
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 and Bay Area native Phil Lesh dies
Deadheads, or fans, flocked to the Grateful Dead House in Haight Ashbury to pay their respects to the rock legend
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.
Coldplay returns to North America, kicking off at Stanford stadium
Coldplay is returning to North America, kicking off its 10-city tour at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto.
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.
These 4 California suburbs listed among safest in U.S., and they're all in the Bay Area
Four California cities made a new ranking of America's safest suburbs, and all were in the Bay Area.
Homeless man accused of killing another homeless man in Palo Alto parking garage
An unhoused Palo Alto resident is facing a homicide charge over the death of a fellow homeless man in a parking garage.
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.
Palo Alto students raising climate change awareness
Palo Alto students helping find climate-friendly solutions to help peninsula go green.
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.