Local elected officials make decisions that shape schools, housing, taxes, public safety and more. While decisions made in ...

All roads have reopened after a pedestrian fatality on Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, near Alma Street and Sherwood Way after police closed the intersection and a nearby train crossing.

True Food Kitchen, a wellness-driven restaurant chain that’s been a tenant of Stanford Shopping Center since 2016, filed for ...

Palo Alto's effort to assist people in purchasing affordable homes is hindered by a significant supply shortage and a laundry ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. With an El Niño winter threatening heavy rain, the State Auditor warns that California’s aging dams “continue to pose ...

I never thought I’d say this, but I’m afraid of my camp stove. Not mildly concerned. Not “I should fix that hose” concerned.

Parked in an unassuming Valero gas station in Mountain View is a food truck serving juicy shish kebab and flaky samsa cooked ...

Experts are warning of unusually warm water in the Pacific Ocean, the phenomenon known as “El Niño this year. That has ...

Robert E. Hall, a Menlo Park resident and professor emeritus at Stanford University, was awarded the 2026 Nobel Memorial ...

This French château-style estate in Atherton now on the market for $35 million offers a glimpse into the life of a football ...

A commercial building just south of California Avenue that houses Chipotle Mexican Grill would be demolished and replaced ...

Palo Alto’s elected leaders and emergency responders attend the ribbon cutting for the city’s new public safety building on Nov. 16, 2025. Courtesy city of Palo Alto For over 45 years, the Palo Alto ...