Retail revitalization – both in downtown and on California Avenue – has been one of the most frequently debated topics at City Hall this year, with the planning commission holding six public hearings ...

Bay Area native Tucker Ricchio won the heart of Gordon Ramsay under his mentorship on “Next Level Chef.” Soon, she may win ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to reinstate California's rebate program for zero emission vehicles, or ZEVs, if a federal tax credit for them is eliminated by the incoming Trump Administration.

A local man was arrested on Sunday night for allegedly breaking into an occupied home in the Duveneck/St. Francis ...

Remodeling a historic home can come with a lot of challenges – not only practical ones, such as bringing outdated elements up ...

Starting next year, Medi-Cal will cover traditional healing practices for Native Americans seeking treatment for substance ...

In summary While Democrats retain a supermajority, experts say Republican wins – and an increasingly diverse GOP Caucus – signal potential shifts in voter sentiment among non white voters The ...

A decade after Palo Alto abandoned its plan to construct a new downtown garage, the City Council is preparing to revive the ...

Andrew Krulewitz charges his electric Hyundai Ioniq 6 in Oakland on Feb. 27, 2024. Photo by Camille Cohen for Scheduling note: WhatMatters is giving thanks for our readers and other blessings, and ...

Curiosity is the driving force behind WhatCoffee & Bakery, Santa Clara’s newest roastery and bakery. The logo, a sideways ...

For years, Palo Alto's elected leaders have been squabbling over a question with no clear answer: How to encourage more ...

The contest for Palo Alto’s City Council will go to a recount, the office of the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters ...