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Caltrain Hits Unoccupied Vehicle in Palo Alto

Caltrain Hits Unoccupied Vehicle in Palo Alto

A train struck an empty car at the Alma Street crossing, causing service delays of over an hour.

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Should your city prioritize safety upgrades at high-traffic railroad crossings in your area?


Property Crime

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Do you feel local authorities provide enough protection for schools against threats from neighboring private properties?

Property Crime

Palo Alto Man Faces Charges After School Pellet Shooting

A 67-year-old man was arrested after allegedly firing a pellet gun at the Stratford School campus.

Palo Alto Man Faces Charges After School Pellet Shooting

Accidents

Accidents

Palo Alto Settled Mitchell Park Library Crash Claim

The city finalized a $244,000 settlement with a local couple to cover repair costs for a 2023 library vehicle collision.


Law Enforcement

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Do you trust that your local police department is held accountable for its use of force?

Law Enforcement

Palo Alto Officer Tased Man in July Incident

A man suffered a fractured vertebra after being tased by police at the Stanford Shopping Center.

Palo Alto Officer Tased Man in July Incident

Financial Crime

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Do you trust local nonprofits to manage public funds and donations honestly?

Financial Crime

Caminar Sues Former CFO for Embezzlement

The mental health provider claims former executive Richard Williams embezzled nearly $100,000 via a fake company.

Caminar Sues Former CFO for Embezzlement