Revelations that Julie Lythcott-Haims was in a relationship with a Stanford student in 2011, when she was a dean, have left her in political limbo. On Thursday, the Palo Alto council member told this publication that she is stepping down from three committees relating to youth and Stanford University.

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Before Julie Lythcott-Haims became a best-selling author, a coveted speaker and a member of the Palo Alto City Council, she had spent more than a decade at Stanford University as a dean of freshmen and associate vice provost. New light has been shed on the reasons for her leaving that position.

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Lots of people can claim to have a workspace with a view but it would be hard to compete with Timothy Zerlang, whose "office" is on the 14th floor of Stanford University's Hoover Tower. He is is Stanford's carillonneur — the person responsible for the melodic sounds that emanate from the historic building. 

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Blue Shield of California announced Friday that Stanford Health Care would no longer be included in its network amid contract disagreements. 

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A judge has ordered Stanford University and Stanford Health Care to pay $10 million in damages in connection with an employee's racial harassment case that included allegations of a staffer dressing as a member of the KKK.

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Following last week’s arrests, Stanford University and its student newspaper disagree on the handling of a reporter’s arrest.

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A group of pro-Palestinian protesters this morning barricaded themselves inside Stanford University building that houses the office of the president, according to the university.

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Vocalist Samara Joy brings her velvety voice to a concert of jazz favorites at Stanford Live on May 22.

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This weekend, comedian Zarna Garg performs at Stanford Live, Redtone Records holds an Afrobeat dance party with Soji Odukogbe at Feldman's Books; and Earthwise Productions serves up some roots-rock with supergroup Spaghetti. Plus, Plus, '00s favorites with Emo Night Brooklyn at The Guild; Pacific Art League members' exhibition opening reception.

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Flutist and music educator Claire Chase will be joined by JACK Quartet for the premiere of minimalist composer Terry Riley's "The Holy Liftoff," commissioned by Stanford Live. The concert takes place May 8.

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