Palo Alto native James Franco wins best actor Golden Globe ... a Walnut Creek native who wrote the book that inspired the film. “I love him more than anything,” James exclaimed.

In 2013, Franco starred in "Palo Alto," a film about a high school teacher's inappropriate relationship with a student. It was based on "Palo Alto Stories," a short book he wrote. "Why Him?" ...

It's hard to figure out how to approach "Palo Alto," the debut short story collection by hyperkinetic heartthrob James Franco. The fact that Franco's fame as an actor gives him a leg up on most ...

The star has called upon several young filmmakers to adapt his book for the big screen. James Franco Seeks $500,000 in Crowdfunding for ‘Palo Alto Stories’ Trilogy ...

Palo Alto High School journalism teacher Esther Wojcicki has at least one famous fan: James Franco. The actor, currently starring in HBO's "The Deuce" and known for films such as "127 Hours" and ...

James Franco graduated from Palo Alto High School in 1996. Now, nearly 20 years later, the actor has announced that he'll lead a workshop on film at his alma mater.

The ubiquitous James Franco, author, actor, etc., etc., is raising funds on the website Indiegogo for a three-film series based on his 2011 short story collection, “Palo Alto.” The book, which ...

‘Palo Alto’ Trailer: James Franco Plays a Pervy Soccer Coach (Video) Emma Roberts and Val Kilmer co-star in the upcoming drama, written and directed by Gia Coppola. By Ryan Gajewski.

Actor-director honored for his work in “The Disaster Artist,” while Daly City native Sam Rockwell won for best supporting actor in a film.