Concerned about provoking the Trump administration and putting a target on the city, Palo Alto's elected leaders on Monday ...

Tucked behind a Japanese izakaya along El Camino Real is a small white building with a sign reading “Temp & Time.” And while ...

A former employee of Stanford University was found guilty of accessing a clinical research database for a multisite breast ...

Santa Clara County officials say critical safety-net services could abruptly end as early as next month, as congressional ...

In summary Shelters have become California’s go-to solution for homelessness. A CalMatters investigation finds the vast majority of residents stay homeless. @import url(‘ body { background-color: ...

In summary The governor vowed to clear the way for more groundwater recharge. Has it worked? “We’re still tinkering around with small numbers,” one expert says. After abundant rain and moderate ...

Gary Ramirez was convicted of the first-degree murder of 15-year-old Palo Alto High School student Karen Stitt, over 40 years ...

Wickey Twohands woke up early on the day he was scheduled to go on trial for sleeping outside. First, he dropped off all his possessions — a bedroll, blankets, clothes and some food — at a friend’s ...

Emergency shelters are supposed to be safe havens. A CalMatters investigation uncovered a different reality. Patrick Hogan, an unhoused man interviewed for the series, shared why he and many other ...

In summary Emergency shelters are supposed to be a safe haven, but records show they’re ineffective — and rife with abuse and scandal. #shelter-sidebar a { text-decoration: none !important; } #shelter ...

Catherine Moore stands in front of a now shuttered homeless shelter, where she experienced sexual harassment, in Anaheim on May 14, 2024. Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters All across California, ...

After voters shunned Kamala Harris and sent Donald Trump back to the White House, California Gov. Gavin Newsom immediately positioned himself as the leader of the opposition. Newsom called a special ...