For cities in San Mateo County, minimum wages increased to $18.95 in Belmont, $18.65 in Redwood City, $18.60 in San Mateo, ...

An October study commissioned by Palo Alto recommends using synthetic turf at El Camino because the material can handle more ...

The Good Samaritan received “significant” facial injuries and was taken to the hospital, according to sheriff’s spokeswoman ...

A Caltrain board member’s push for the commuter rail line to pursue greater independence from the San Mateo County Transit District, or SamTrans, has sparked a harsh rebuke from SamTrans lawyers. The ...

Vicki Veenker is Palo Alto’s new mayor after a unanimous vote by council tonight. Veenker, who had been vice mayor in 2025, will be joined leading the council by Greer Stone. Stone was appointed in a ...

This image of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in U.S. custody aboard the USS Iwo Jima was released by President Trump. Rep. San Liccardo, D-San Jose, who represents Palo Alto in the House, says ...

Tech VC Peter Thiel is also said to be thinking about leaving, according to the Times report. Thiel is considering reducing his ties to the state, and has explored opening an office for his personal ...

Palo Alto, like most Mid-Peninsula cities, changes mayors at the start of the year. On Monday, Jan. 5, council members will ...

Council voted 6-0 on Dec. 15 to start drawings for the three crossings, proceeding to about 15% design completion. Councilman ...

Menlo Park fire officials are investigating what caused the house fire that displaced a family and killed their two dogs.

The only lifeguard on duty at Palo Alto’s Eichler Swim and Tennis Club was wearing jeans, had no breaks during a six-hour shift and didn’t receive training before a man drowned there, according to a ...