Menlo Park
Plans for three new buildings submitted for downtown
Above is the building proposed for 1125 Merrill St. BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Plans have been submitted for three new buildings at the corner of Santa Cruz […]
Month: October 2017
Menlo Park
Majority of council favors switch to district elections, but other changes could come later
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Menlo Park voters may be seeing not just one but two election system changes in the coming years. Last night (Oct. 30), the […]
Palo Alto
Suit claims Jordan student bullied, threatened with knife
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer The parents of an eighth-grader with special needs have filed a lawsuit against the Palo Alto Unified School District, alleging that district employees’ […]
Opinion
Local politicians should ask themselves: Have you made people’s lives better?
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor You probably read that senators Bob Corker, R-Tenn., and Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., announced that they wouldn’t be running next November. This is the […]
In the news
Wildfires destroy much of Hewlett Packard’s early archives
Above, David Packard, left, Bill Hewlett in a 1964 photograph from HP’s archives. By The Associated Press Wine Country’s deadly wildfires destroyed much of an archive from tech pioneers William […]
Menlo Park
Police say robber hit CVS twice — is arrested the second time
By the Daily Post staff and Bay News Service A man suspected of stealing prescription narcotics at gunpoint at a Menlo Park pharmacy returned two days later for another heist […]
East Palo Alto
Police, family searching for missing teen
By the Daily Post staff Police and family members are looking for a Junipero Serra High School student from East Palo Alto who has been missing since Thursday. Jonathan Bedolla […]
San Mateo
State investigating donations made to City Council candidate
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The candidate who has raised the most money in the San Mateo City Council election, Eric Rodriguez, is under investigation by the state […]
Menlo Park
County delays decision on proposed Stanford building near medical center
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The county delayed a new Stanford development yesterday (Oct. 26) after a Menlo Park councilman raised concerns about increased traffic on Sand Hill […]
Stanford
8th sex assault reported at Stanford in a month
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer For the eighth time this month, Stanford police have received a report of an on-campus sexual assault, according to a campus alert. The […]
Palo Alto
City asked to allow roof decks downtown
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Home design startup Houzz wasn’t allowed to build a roof deck at its downtown Palo Alto headquarters, so it’s asking City Council on […]
Los Altos Hills
Man arrested at Foothill College after police find marijuana, gun in car
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer A man was arrested at Foothill College yesterday (Oct. 26) after he was found to have a gun and marijuana in his car, […]
Caltrain
Strange incident at Caltrain station ends in an arrest
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a teenage boy’s cellphone, ripping the windshield wipers off a car and swinging a traffic […]
San Carlos
City passes pot store ban, though council isn’t united
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer San Carlos City Council has passed a ban on pot shops in the city but two of the five councilmen still want to […]
Palo Alto
School district appoints three administrators for HR, Barron Park and Title IX
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer The Palo Alto Unified School District has named three administrators to new roles: overseeing the district’s compliance with federal civil rights law, heading […]
Palo Alto
Victoria’s Secret hit again — yoga pants taken
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer The Victoria’s Secret store in Palo Alto has been hit by theft for the second time in five days, with 50 pairs of […]
San Mateo County
Injunction sought to stop sale of KCSM-TV
By the Daily Post staff A company that subsidized KCSM-TV is seeking a preliminary injunction to stop the $12 million sale of the non-commercial station to a public broadcaster in […]
San Carlos
Residents ask city to stop gun store from opening
Above is from the website of Turner’s Outdoorsman. BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The San Carlos City Council will look into banning more gun shops from opening up […]
Mountain View
Lil B attacked at Shoreline Amphitheater rap festival
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer A rap festival at Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheater turned violent when a group of men attacked rapper Brandon McCartney, better known as Lil […]
Palo Alto
Former planner claims retaliation, discrimination in claim against city
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer A former senior transportation planner has filed a claim against the city of Palo Alto, alleging sex discrimination and whistle-blower retaliation. Sarah Syed, […]
In the news
Python found on seat of VTA bus
By Bay City News. Passengers on a VTA bus in Menlo Park discovered an abandoned python on a seat, an animal welfare official said yesterday. The snake, which has been […]
Menlo Park
Injunction sought in Socal case could stop switch to district elections here
Above, the logo for the nonprofit Project of Fair Representation, which is backing the lawsuit that challenges district election. By the Daily Post staff A federal court case in Southern […]
Menlo Park
Judge issues $3.7 million judgment in Cuckoo’s Nest case, but who will pay?
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A judge has issued $3.7 million judgment in the dispute over the now defunct Cuckoo’s Nest social club in Menlo Park, which came […]
Stanford
Council looks to delay proposed Stanford building over traffic concerns
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Menlo Park is aiming to delay a proposed Stanford development that the Santa Clara County Planning Commission will consider Thursday (Oct. 26) over […]
Mountain View
City pays for crashes by city workers
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer The city of Mountain View paid out $20,198 to two people whose cars were hit by city employees, according to city records. Around […]
Palo Alto
New apartments approved for El Camino
This development will replace the former Nissan dealership that recently housed Mike’s Bikes on El Camino Real in Palo Alto. Illustration by Steinberg Architects. (This caption has been corrected to […]
Redwood City
Parents offer heartfelt advice after daughter takes her life
Above, Holly Spalletta’s photo is displayed at a memorial Saturday at Peninsula Covenant Church in Redwood City. At left, some of her belongings were displayed. Post photos by Emily Mibach. […]
Stanford
Menlo Park official taken by surprise by proposed 115,000-square-foot Stanford building that may worsen Sand Hill Road traffic
BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor Menlo Park City Council member Ray Mueller is calling for a special council meeting this week about a new building Stanford wants to add […]
Mountain View
Council considers sanctuary city protections
BY ELAINE GOODMAN Daily Post Correspondent Whether to expand protections for immigrants beyond those afforded under a new state law is a topic the Mountain View City Council will discuss […]
In the news
Tech blogger Robert Scoble says he feels ashamed after he’s accused of sexual harassment
Above, tech blogger Robert Scoble wears Google Glass at a Dublin, Ireland, web summit on Oct. 31, 2013. AP photo. A Daily Post staff report In the wake of the […]
Palo Alto
Palo Altans speak out on Stanford’s proposed growth plan
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer A few dozen Palo Altans turned out to City Hall last night (Oct. 19) to give Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian an […]
Mountain View
Immigration activist may get name on school
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer A 36-year-old journalist and immigration activist from Mountain View is being floated as a possible namesake for a new elementary school where Slater […]
East Palo Alto
Rap music video leads to gun charges
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer An East Palo Alto man may be convicted of his third strike for being in a music video where he was seen holding […]
Spotlight
Trellis Restaurant
Trellis Restaurant is where seasonal Italian food with a California flair is served with élan and style. In addition to beautiful surroundings, Trellis offers seasonal menu items and vibrant daily […]
Spotlight
Piazza’s Fine Foods
When it comes to selection, Piazza’s Fine Foods is in a class of its own. While it has the breadth of any full-size grocery store, it offers a deep variety […]
Spotlight
Botanic Organic
Have you ever considered making a switch to using natural skincare products but held back fearing that they just won’t be as effective as the mainstream versions that you’re used […]
Spotlight
Khuu Dermatology
When you need to deal with skin cancer, the team at Khuu Dermatology can handle every aspect of your care. They do complete skin cancer screenings, including biopsies of suspicious […]
Redwood City
Man accused of trying to choke police dog
A Redwood City man is accused of trying to choke a police dog while sheriff’s deputies were arresting him on outstanding warrants at a house on Northside Avenue in North […]
Palo Alto
Local attorney and business partner indicted on visa fraud charges
Correction: A photograph accompanying this article previously was of a different Jennifer Yang, also an attorney, who is not the defendant in this case. BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor […]
Palo Alto
Three council members want to make it easier to build housing
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer After even the idea of studying rent control caused an uproar at City Council, three council members are calling for a different approach: […]
Menlo Park
Stanford’s Sand Hill Road project approved after dispute about last-minute demand
Above is a rendering of the 40,000-square-foot office building that was approved for 2131 Sand Hill Road. Illustration submitted by Stanford to the city. BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff […]
Stanford
Stanford rape report wasn’t made public
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer A rape report that Stanford police mentioned in an Oct. 8 campus alert was not included in the public log at the police […]
Mountain View
NASA seeks proposals for 1,930 homes at Moffett Field
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer More details emerged about NASA’s plan to build 1,930 homes at Moffett Field yesterday (Oct. 18) when the federal government released a 53-page […]
In the news
Mid-Peninsula cities offer help to victims of Wine Country fires
Above, a San Mateo firefighter fights a blaze in the North Bay. Photo from the San Mateo Fire Department’s Twitter page. BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Cities on […]
Palo Alto
Judge hears dispute over grocery store vacancy at Edgwood Plaza
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Lawyers for the city of Palo Alto and the real estate developer that redeveloped Edgewood Plaza went head-to-head yesterday (Oct. 17) in a […]
Menlo Park
Speed limit to fall on two roads in West Menlo Park
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors yesterday (Oct. 17) unanimously approved a proposal to slow traffic on Alameda de las Pulgas and […]
East Palo Alto
First African American appointed to Menlo Park fire board
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The Menlo Park Fire Protection District Board — after a month of drama and in-fighting— filled a vacancy on its board last night […]
Palo Alto
Council votes to cut 11 fire positions, chief says Wine Country fires involve ‘unique weather pattern’
BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor Palo Alto City Council members voted unanimously early yesterday morning (Oct. 17) to cut 11 Fire Department positions and they heard an explanation from […]
Palo Alto
Council rejects study of rent control
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer After 60 people pleaded for and against rent control in Palo Alto, City Council split 4-3 last night (Oct. 16) and rejected the […]
Facebook
Planning Commission reluctantly recommends 8-level Facebook garage
Above is an illustration of the proposed garage that Facebook submitted to the city. BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The Menlo Park Planning Commission last night (Oct. 16) […]
Menlo Park
Battle erupts over open seat on the Menlo Park fire board
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A battle royale has erupted on the Menlo Park Fire Protection District board as members attempt to fill a vacancy on the five-member […]
Stanford
Stanford growth plan: Mayor concerned that trip-reduction programs aren’t delivering results
BY ELAINE GOODMAN Daily Post Correspondent Stanford University’s pledge to not increase the number of solo drivers entering and leaving campus at rush hour is coming under scrutiny, as the […]
Stanford
Two from Stanford on short list for Fed chairman
Two members of Stanford’s faculty are on President Trump’s short list for the next Federal Reserve chairman. Professor John Taylor met with Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Treasury Secretary Steve […]
Los Altos Hills
Wrong-way driver blamed for crash, 2 injuries
By the Bay City News Service and the Daily Post Two men have been hospitalized with major injuries in the wake of a collision on Interstate 280 in Los Altos […]
Palo Alto
Trial over Edgewood Plaza fines to begin; new grocery opens in early November
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer A trial is scheduled for Tuesday to decide if the owner of the Edgewood Shopping Center in Palo Alto should pay the city […]
Palo Alto
Deputy fire chief sues city in dispute over use of fire engine
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer One of the Palo Alto Fire Department’s deputy fire chiefs has taken legal action against the city after she was suspended without pay […]
Menlo Park
Arborist says city fired him after he filed a complaint over safety
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A former arborist for Menlo Park is suing the city, saying that he was fired in retaliation for reporting unsafe working conditions. Ryan […]
Los Altos
Downtown Los Altos development pulled; detractors said it was the size of a 747
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Personal genomics pioneer Anne Wojcicki’s development company, Los Altos Community Investments, or LACI, pulled a project yesterday (Oct. 11) that was criticized by […]
Los Altos
City nixes proposed child care lease
Above, the city of Los Altos is planning to build a new community center to replace the Hillview Community Center at 97 Hillview Ave. BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff […]
In the news
Worst air pollution levels ever in Bay Area
Above, NASA satellite image showing the massive smoke plumes from the wildfires burning in Wine Country. By the Daily Post and Bay City News The North Bay wildfires are causing […]
Redwood City
Local family escapes Wine Country fires
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer If it weren’t for her neighbors and a radio, Redwood City resident Johanna Rasmussen and her family might have been trapped in flame-engulfed […]
In the news
Local first responders head to Wine Country fires
The San Mateo Fire Department tweeted this picture of one of their firefighters battling a blaze in the North Bay. BY ALLISON LEVITSKY AND EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writers […]
Opinion
Proposal would take away 80% of residents’ voting rights for City Council
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor Menlo Park has a problem because residents from the Belle Haven neighborhood haven’t been able to win a seat on the City Council. […]
Menlo Park
Menlo College accused of race, sex bias
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A black female professor at Menlo College in Atherton is suing the school, saying she was paid less than her white and male […]
Palo Alto
College district to re-do vote on selling KCSM-TV; trickery alleged
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The San Mateo County Community College District board on Wednesday (Oct. 11) will have to vote on something it already voted on in […]
Los Altos
Dispute over closed meeting and transparency in city government
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Concerns about a lack of transparency at Los Altos City Hall are swelling among some current and former city leaders, including former Councilman […]
San Mateo County
Man faces jail for attempted urine switch
A man could face up to three years in jail for bringing someone else’s urine to a meeting with his San Mateo County probation officer, a prosecutor said. LaHaitian Austin, […]
Mountain View
Shopping center at El Camino and San Antonio for sale for $42.5 million
Google image of the World Savings Plaza bordered in red. The shopping center at the corner of El Camino Real and San Antonio Road that includes Wells Fargo, CVS and […]
Palo Alto
City may eliminate 11 fire positions, union says cuts are ‘dangerous’
Above, Palo Alto firefighters a hiker who fell down a ravine off Los Trancos Trail in Palo Alto’s Foothills Park on Aug 11, 2016. Photo from Palo Alto Fire Department. […]
Palo Alto
Grades of Palo Alto High School students posted on ‘rogue’ website
A data breach exposed information about Palo Alto High School students, including details about their grade-point average, names and other information that appeared on a “rogue” website, school officials warned […]
Los Altos
ATF investigates fire at Egan Junior High
Above, the exterior of the classroom that was damaged by the fire at Egan Junior High School. Post photo by Allison Levitsky. BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Federal […]
Menlo Park
City moving toward council elections by district
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Menlo Park City Council, in response to a threatened lawsuit, voted unanimously last night to take the first step toward switching from at-large […]
Palo Alto
Police say man threw hot coffee at officer
A Menlo Park biotech executive was cited for allegedly throwing a cup of hot coffee at a Palo Alto parking enforcement officer who had just written him a ticket, police […]
Redwood City
Psychological diagnosis sought for mother accused of trying to kill newborn at McDonald’s
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The attorney for the woman who gave birth to a baby boy in a Redwood City McDonald’s bathroom said yesterday (Oct. 2) he […]
Palo Alto
Two fights reported at Gunn High School in four days
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer In the first of two on-campus fights reported to Palo Alto police in four days, a 13-year-old Gunn High School student was arrested […]
Redwood City
Caretaker accused of sexual misconduct with elder gets light sentence due to victim’s dementia
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A caretaker accused of sexual misconduct with an 82-year-old woman under his care got a break yesterday because his victim wasn’t able to […]
Opinion
Opinion: Support LBGT rights or get a free trip?
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor What a conflict city council members across the Peninsula are facing. The state of California has banned travel by state employees to nine […]
Opinion
Opinion: An idea for billionaire John Arrillaga
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor You could call this a tale of two cities. Or two cities’ libraries. Menlo Park already has a nice downtown library at 800 […]
In the news
Locals line up to give blood following Las Vegas tragedy
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer The Stanford Blood Center hadn’t even planned to open yesterday, but donors eager to help the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting in Las […]
Stanford
Rapes and sex offenses reported at Stanford increase
Photo of Chief Laura Wilson by Linda Cicero of the Stanford News Service. BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Reports of rapes and other sex offenses at Stanford increased […]
Redwood City
‘Grand Boulevard’ plan eliminates El Camino street parking
An illustration of the objectives of the El Camino plan. BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Street parking along El Camino Real in Redwood City might be eliminated in […]
Google
Google wants to move quickly with Mountain View plans, but council balks at additional office space
An artist’s rendering of Google’s planned North Bayshore campus in Mountain View. By Elaine Goodman Daily Post Correspondent Before a testy exchange with Mountain View City Council members that could […]