Palo Alto News

California's unemployment rate continued its downward trend, dropping to 8.1 percent in January, even as the number of nonfarm jobs declined.

Dozens of Disney employees in Palo Alto lost their jobs Thursday as part of a global layoff of about 700 staff members at Disney Interactive, the company's video game and digital media division.

The 50-year-old Oakland Youth Orchestra will celebrate its golden anniversary with a benefit gala concert, dinner and auction Sunday, May 4, beginning at 5 pm at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, 4700 Lincoln Avenue in Oakland.

Director Rob Minkoff and Executive Producer Tiffany Ward pose for a photo during a press event promoting their movie, "Mr. Peabody & Sherman", based on the popular characters created by Ward's father, Jay Ward.

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It's the final namaste for Palo Alto's oldest yoga studio. The California Yoga Center, 541 Cowper St., has lost its lease and will close on June 30, 2014.

Tenants at 341-347 California Ave., including The Bargain Box, say they are anticipating eviction notices or rising rents.

A wedding is supposed to be a time of celebration, love and excitement -- but for modern newlyweds, it can also be a stressful, ex-filled affair that ends with the bride and groom passing out, too tired from the shindig to even get it on.

Rangoon Ruby features fiery chicken tofu, chicken breast wok fried with tofu, string beans, bell pepper and basil in a sweet and spicy sauce.

Napa County Executive Officer Nancy Watt has announced that David Morrison, current assistant director for planning and public works in Yolo County, is her recommendation for Napa County's director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services, replacing Hillary Gitelman, who accepted a position in Palo Alto in October.

The Museum of American Heritage, located in Palo Alto, is currently examining the history of television.

Passed away peacefully on March 1, 2014 at the age of 82. Born and raised in Chicago, Jay met the love of his life, Adrienne Klein, in Berkeley while serving as first lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

Police arrested 18-year-old Kevin Raul Valencia of Palo Alto Wednesday, March 6, for a residential burglary.

If last year was any indication, 2014 should be another exceptional year for home sellers across the Bay Area.

The Palo Alto Board of Education will seek public comment at a meeting Monday, March 10, as it launches a search to replace Superintendent Kevin Skelly, who has announced he will resign effective June 30. Community members may email comments in advance to searchfirm@pausd.org or testify in person at the meeting, at which three search firms will ... (more)

That's what's happening in some upscale Bay Area communities as homeowners and wealthy buyers have no interest in upgrading aging houses but instead want to start from scratch and build all-new custom homes stocked with the latest features.

Ivanna Filipenko is scheduled to perform "Carmen" in Vallejo later this month but the Ukrainian-born opera singer is not sure she can muster the strength as her life has been consumed by the turmoil in her native country.

A 40-year-old Palo Alto man is currently standing trial in San Mateo County Superior Court for allegedly biting off part of another man's ear during a bar fight.

A private Palo Alto school's plans to address over-enrollment and traffic have received a passing grade from the city.

Residents are being allowed back into their homes after a potential hazardous materials leak at a condominium complex in Palo Alto this afternoon was determined to not be dangerous, a deputy fire chief said.