Palo Alto's effort to transform downtown parking lots into affordable housing sites could reach a milestone later this month, ...

As horrifying as the spread of these fires has been, they are merely the latest in a long and harrowing catalogue, writes.

The building near the downtown Palo Alto transit depot that formerly housed the local chapter of the American Red Cross would ...

Women make up 50.2% of San Mateo County, according to the latest census data.

The new year will bring new culinary adventures from the Bay Area's creative, resilient chefs and restaurant owners: Homegrown classics. A Yelp favorite. New gathering spots for foodies. And a couple ...

A company that helps people keep recyclable materials out of landfills is having difficulty getting a foothold in Mountain View.

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- A famous donkey from California that helped inspire the movie character "Donkey" in "Shrek" has died. Perry was 30 years old.

Pericles, affectionately known as Perry, was a Jerusalem miniature donkey from New York City who achieved fame after helping ...

Facing criticism from downtown merchants, Palo Alto is preparing to drop a policy that allows restaurants to extend their dining areas into adjacent properties, even without consent from neighbors.