Palo Alto gas ban may keep Jose Andres from opening new restaurant

Starting this year, the city of Palo Alto has banned construction of gas lines to new buildings. And while the rule has the support of some environmentalists, it's causing problems at the Stanford Shopping Center. Lawyers for the mall say it may keep one of the world's most famous chefs from coming to town.

Major rains along with record snow pack could amount to danger

California has not seen rain like we're having in many years. That's extremely helpful to filling the Golden State's water starved dams. But too much of a good thing requires intense oversight and management, round the clock, by reservoir and dam operators.

FTX founder ordered to house arrest

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried made his first U.S. court appearance Thursday in New York, facing eight counts of fraud and conspiracy.

Stanford is quietly building a West Coast fencing dynasty

Underneath one of the student recreation centers on Stanford's campus, you’ll find the universities fencing facilities. Much like the athletes who practice here, the facility is humble and hidden. When you walk inside, you're greeted by the sound of grunts, blades, and the oddly familiar smell of an old, sweaty gym.