Palo Alto Patch

12/31/2024

The minimum wage will increase in CA and 20 other states on Jan. 1. Plus, some cities will increase their already-higher minimum wage rates.

12/31/2024

A CalMatters analysis shows that California’s campaign finance watchdog has sometimes taken years to resolve cases.

A CalMatters analysis shows that California's campaign finance watchdog has sometimes taken years to resolve cases.

12/31/2024

Officers all over California will be on the hunt for drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs this week. What to know.

12/31/2024

'Tis the season to give back. Here are some great nonprofits working to improve life in our state.

12/31/2024

The cute apex predators—​once near extinction—​have led to green crabs' demise by eating them, a new study found.

12/31/2024

The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs — explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.

12/31/2024

The FAA is investigating a near miss at LAX between a departing Delta passenger jet and a charter plane carrying a college basketball team.

A charter plane carrying the Gonzaga University basketball team landed at LAX and nearly encroached upon the runway of a departing jet.

12/31/2024

ALSO: Young Teens Arrested: Stolen Vehicle, Evading Police, Gun; Endangered Sea Otters Keep Invasive Crabs Out Of Estuary; Norovirus In CA.

12/31/2024

Prosecutors allege a man who kidnapped, drugged, and r***d a woman in Vallejo in 2015 was responsible for home invasions six years earlier.

12/30/2024

Who need to see a dolphin stampede?

If you've never seen a stampede of dolphins, it's quite a sight. Over 5,000 dolphins dove and jumped to the delight of OC whale watchers.

12/30/2024

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.

12/30/2024

Norovirus outbreaks spiked to 91 for the week ended Dec. 5, up from 69 in the last week in November, according to the latest data available from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC says norovirus cases are surging. Plus, the FDA issued an alert related to CA shellfish that may be contaminated with the virus.

12/30/2024

From decades-old traditions to a winter village to explore, here are the most elaborate home holiday light displays in the Golden State.

12/30/2024

A conservative organization sent letters to California leaders warning of ‘serious consequences' over sanctuary policies.

A conservative organization sent letters to California leaders warning of 'serious consequences' over sanctuary policies.

12/30/2024

Meet the murder suspects sought by FBI agents in California.

12/30/2024

Patch has curated some of this year's most adorable and interesting animal stories.

12/30/2024

As the year wraps up, what went right in the Golden State?

Californians have received awards, saved lives, won medals, and more. Patch has curated some of this year's positive and uplifting stories.

12/30/2024

Moo Deng captured our hearts; Taylor Swift won the Super Bowl; we had a Brat Summer, and Bennifer called it quits in the year that flew by.