The victim reported that, in an effort to scare away the suspect, he removed a closed pocket knife from his bag and held it in his hand.
Federal prosecutors allege the man sent threatening messages to a congresswoman and Florida state representative over Instagram.
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Police are looking for an unidentified suspect who stole several pieces of jewelry from a woman's bedroom while she was asleep.
The county plans to treat the area early next week to reduce mosquito populations.
A Bay Area company is finding success in the used EV car market and helping buyers find affordable second-hand vehicles.
The festival runs from August 9 to August 18, featuring readings and special events that are open to the public.
The American Heart Association cites Kaiser Permanente for following life-saving guidelines for heart and stroke care
Palo Alto police arrested a man suspected of killing a man in a downtown parking garage last week.
The vehicles' hoods could open on the road, blocking drivers’ views, according to authorities.
A Bay Area family's journey with Huntington's Disease.
According to police, a man found dead inside a Palo Alto parking garage last week died from blunt force trauma.
The DA's office said the company cooperated with the investigation, and authorities do not believe anyone was exposed to asbestos.
A woman awoke to find her bathroom window open and items in her bedroom and bathroom disturbed.
The sensory experience is part of a dream come true for Olenka Villarreal.
A new list maps out the best places to beat the heat with a treat in the Bay Area.
Police allege the thieves used a garage door opener to access car keys and steal two SUVs parked at a Palo Alto home.
Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals rated best in the nation for treating complex medical conditions by U.S. News & World Report
The U.S. Postal Service has hundreds of job openings in the Bay Area and will host several in-person hiring events this month.
Police said a baby who stopped breathing Monday morning inside an apartment on the Stanford University campus died in an apparent accident.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Palo Alto.
A Bay Area woman traveling overseas called 911 after her home surveillance system captured several men breaking into her house.
The 106-year-old home where Jerry Garcia named the Grateful Dead is on the market.
At age 105, Virginia Hislop lived a full life with two children, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Hundreds of students walked out of Stanford's commencement Sunday as part of a pro-Palestinian protest.
The summer solstice is near, and the Bay Area has a few more choices for outdoor dining as the days get warmer and longer.
"It was just mind-blowing. I literally just cried and like was happy, and then, I was like, 'Dang, this looks like it's going to be hard."
Hsiao was shot in the head while standing in a crowd outside the Q Cafe, a former pool hall on Alma Street that is now Patagonia Palo Alto.
A Stanford University doctor has seen a lot of patients with runny noses, fevers, and irritated eyes lately. Could it be bird flu?
The university said all students who were arrested would be suspended, and those who were seniors will not be allowed to graduate.
The driver called the CHP to report that he'd hit something, disabling his vehicle.
The 1,134-square-foot house with stained olive carpeting and dated appliances is listed at just under $2 million.
After 20 years in the making, the world's largest digital camera is now atop Cerro Pachón, home of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
Officers were alerted Thursday when an employee of a delivery company activated a robbery alarm at Palo Alto Shell on El Camino Real.
A bill from a Bay Area lawmaker that would ban legacy admissions at public and private colleges in California has passed the State Assembly.
Amazon Future Engineer awarded hundreds of students with 4-year scholarships up to $40,000 and paid industry internships.
During the Bay Area visit, C-SPAN and Comcast will also visit student winners at four other schools.
Detectives are investigating whether the suspects were responsible for the robbery of another mail carrier in December, police said.
Police allege a 19-year-old and 17-year-old stole postal keys from carriers in Palo Alto and Belmont before leading officers on a chase.
Did you see the aurora borealis?