The ordinance will limit federal immigration officers from conducting raids on municipal property.
Palo Alto City Councilman Greer Stone is one of the officials spearheading a new Dark Sky ordinance for the city.
"My bill eliminates blight and creates incentives for retailers to collaborate. with local governments," Sen. Cortese said in a statement.
A bill from a Bay Area lawmaker that would ban legacy admissions at public and private colleges in California has passed the State Assembly.
With no firm answer on who will join former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo in the general election, Simitian is confident in his campaign.
Officials said recent rains made some areas inaccessible by foot, and reaching them soon was critical to stop larvae from becoming adults.
San Jose made public a former police officer's texts, reportedly including racist slurs and threats to shoot the lawyers of a man he shot.
The two day visit by the president included a visit to Palo Alto wetlands and a pledge for the environment.
"You know that feeling when you pull into town, and you feel like you are home. That's East Palo Alto," said Chief Jeff Liu.
Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has lost her bid to remain out of federal prison while appealing her conviction.
Small-scale home-based operations offer an easy and affordable way to start a restaurant business.
The list of restricted locations also includes polling places.
The city of Palo Alto has banned e-bikes on unpaved routes in open space preserves like the Baylands Trails.
In “Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World,” author Malcolm Harris tells tales of the city’s founding.
District Attorney Jeff Rosen says his office is leaving the popular social media platform due to "explosion of hate speech."
The polls are closed and voters have had their say on state and local races.
Through Nov. 8, Santa County residents can vote at 104 locations, of which six are in Palo Alto.
Former Santa Clara County sheriff Laurie Smith has been declared guilty on all six counts in her civil corruption trial.
The Golden State's next big election is just around the corner. Here's what you need to know about registering.
From where to cast an early ballot to information on candidates and initiatives — here’s your local voter guide.
The tussle is over San Jose Councilmember Sylvia Arenas, who is running for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors District 1 seat.
Santa Clara County polls are closed, and voters have had their say on who heads to the general election for sheriff and district attorney.
There are several places to vote in Palo Alto on Election Day on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until polls close at 8 p.m.
Sarah Duffy will serve as Santa Clara County's first chief children's officer.
County officials offered up to $100 for handguns, rifles and shotguns and up to $200 for ghost guns and assault weapons.
The letter was co-authored by County Supervisor Cindy Chavez and San Jose City Councilmember Dev Davis.
The settlement resolves allegations that Intuit steered consumers eligible for free online tax preparation into paid services.
Sandra Blanch has spent 14 years as the assistant director of Palo Alto’s human resources department.
Commissioners are tasked with advising the city council on open space, parks, the golf course and recreation matters.
City Manager Ed Shikada will host two community events this month for the public to provide feedback on the next police chief.
The public can expect loud noise initially during construction, but things should quiet down during installation.
Balwani is the former business partner and ex-lover of convicted Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes.
The event with Eshoo and Padilla, D-California, is planned for 4 p.m. Wednesday.
The Republican vice president will be speaking at the 7 p.m. event organized by the Stanford College Republicans.
The council requested a joint meeting with the Palo Alto Unified School District Board before June.
The wide-ranging priorities mirror last year’s priorities and include a focus on housing, climate change, the economy and safety.
The plant, in unincorporated Santa Clara County, has been used for large-scale mining and manufacturing since 1939.
The top law enforcement officer from Palo Alto is joining the race for Santa Clara County sheriff.
The Santa Clara County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.
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