Palo Alto woman faces hate crime charges after alleged racial attack
A Palo Alto woman faces hate crime and battery charges after allegedly spitting on a man and yelling racial epithets, police said.
Hacked crosswalk buttons play spoofed voices of tech billionaires
Crosswalk buttons in several Peninsula cities were hacked to play prank messages mimicking the voices of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. The spoofed audio, referencing AI and tech culture, caught pedestrians off guard and quickly went viral on social media.
'American Nightmare' attacker Matthew Muller sentenced to 2 life terms in South Bay home invasions
A Santa Clara County judge on Friday sentenced Matthew Muller, who kidnapped and sexually assaulted Denise Huskins in an ordeal that Vallejo police initially branded a hoax, to two consecutive life terms after he pleaded guilty to invading two South Bay homes many years ago.
Man found dead in Byxbee Park; investigation underway
A passerby discovered the man in a muddy tidal at the park.
IDA Ireland expands in Silicon Valley
IDA Ireland, the country's investment agency, is expanding its West Coast presence by moving its California office to Palo Alto. The move places it at the heart of Silicon Valley, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and investment. Ivan Houlihan, Senior Vice President and head of the West Coast IDA Ireland, talked with KTVU's Frank Mallicoat about the organization's goal.
Group protesting Elon Musk's role in Trump administration marches to Tesla building in Palo Alto
Hundreds of activists marched right onto Tesla property today, protesting Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration. So the group took their message to the streets of Palo Alto and ultimately right to the doorstep of Elon Musk's Tesla.
Palo Alto School district weighs response to board member's controversial social media post
Rowena Chiu has been under fire since reposting a tweet some in the community deemed racist and harmful to another district employee.
Janitors accused of carrying out Palo Alto restaurant burglary spree
A trio suspected of carrying out a series of restaurant burglaries in Palo Alto is behind bars.
Man sexually assaulted and robbed on Palo Alto trail, police investigating
Police in Palo Alto are investigating the robbery and sexual assault of a man on a trail in the Baylands Nature Preserve, the department said Tuesday.
'American Nightmare' attacker Matthew Muller pleads guilty in South Bay home invasions
Matthew Muller, who kidnapped and sexually assaulted Denise Huskins in an ordeal that Vallejo police initially branded a hoax, faces life in prison after pleading guilty Friday to invading two South Bay homes years earlier.
Bay Area doctors participate in global sick-out to protest lack of medical care in Gaza
Doctors across the Bay Area and the U.S. called in sick to work on Monday, opting to participate in a series of demonstrations and free clinics. It was part of a national day of action protesting a lack of medical care in Gaza.
Perry the donkey, model for 'Donkey' character in Shrek movies has died
Perry, the donkey that served as the model for “Donkey," a character in the “Shrek” movies, has died. He was 30.
Several Downtown Palo Alto restaurants burglarized over holiday break
Restaurant owners in Downtown Palo Alto are on edge, after several were targeted by burglars over the past two weeks.
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