In the news
Former Hobee’s co-owner Peter Taber dies
By the Daily Post staff Longtime Hobee’s co-owner Peter Taber has died at his Los Altos Hills home following a yearlong battle with melanoma. He was 63. His husband and […]
Month: January 2018
Palo Alto
Man accused of wild spree — groping, head-butting a nurse, spitting in a paramedic’s face, various assaults and robbing P.F. Chang’s
By the Daily Post staff Palo Alto police have arrested a man accused of groping a Macy’s employee in the butt, robbing P.F. Chang’s at the Stanford Shopping Center, spitting […]
Palo Alto
Suspected prowler, a wanted felon, arrested after a police search
By the Daily Post staff Palo Alto police said today (Jan. 31) they arrested a wanted felon after he was spotted prowling on the rooftop of a residential garage. Arrested […]
San Mateo County
Redwood City man killed in car crash near Pescadero
By Bay City News Service A man who was found dead Tuesday (Jan. 30) morning after crashing his Mercedes-Benz into a dirt embankment in the unincorporated Pescadero area of San […]
Menlo Park
City may ask residents to approve an open-ended city charter to speed up election changes
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The Menlo Park City Council may soon vote on a new fast-track plan that could dramatically change the way its members are elected. […]
San Carlos
Beloved cafe inside train station is closing, customers sad
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The Depot Cafe, a much loved diner that offers breakfast food and has pictures of trains covering the walls located at the San […]
Opinion
Theater review: Eerie ‘1984’ has relevance today
BY JOHN ANGELL GRANT Daily Post Theater Reviewer Attention, citizens. In case of a political emergency you may have to report to the Ministry of Love. That’s one of many […]
Palo Alto
Work begins on a new fire station in Palo Alto
By the Daily Post staff Palo Alto officials today (Jan. 30) broke ground on a $5.9 million, two-story fire station at Embarcadero and Newell roads, replacing a 70-year-old station that […]
In the news
Stanford
Stanford cancels plans to put up a plaque where sex assault occurred
By the Associated Press Stanford said today (Jan. 30) it is canceling plans to put a plaque on the campus site where a woman was sexually assaulted by former Stanford […]
Santa Clara County
VTA says bus-only lanes on El Camino are dead
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer VTA’s unpopular plan to block off two lanes of traffic on El Camino Real for dedicated bus service between Palo Alto and Santa […]
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 […]
Palo Alto
City fights back over ruling on Edgewood fines
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer The city of Palo Alto is fighting back after a judge ordered the return of $318,250 in fines levied to a real estate […]
Palo Alto
Tom Hanks to play Mister Rogers
By the Associated Press It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood for Tom Hanks, who’ll star as Mister Rogers in the upcoming biopic “You Are My Friend.” TriStar Pictures announced […]
Stanford
Victim of Brock Turner won’t participate in Stanford memorial
By the Associated Press A woman sexually assaulted by then-Stanford swimmer Brock Turner outside a campus fraternity party will no longer participate in the creation of a memorial plaque after […]
Redwood City
Motorcyclist killed on Highway 101 near Whipple Avenue
From staff and wire reports A 37-year-old Hayward man has been identified as the victim of a fatal collision on Highway 101 in Redwood City early this morning (Jan. 29), […]
Opinion
Menlo Park library bond issue is dead but downtown parking structure-theater idea is very much alive
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor I think the idea of replacing the Menlo Park Library at 800 Alma St. with a brand new one is dead, but another […]
Opinion
The other side of the toll hike story
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor There are two sides to every story, and there’s another side to the story about the proposed 60% toll hike on seven of […]
Spotlight
You don’t have to live with acne — call Dr. Khuu
Is acne keeping you from putting your best face forward? Call Dr. Duke Khuu, who can help clear your skin so you can confidently face the world. While many people […]
Spotlight
Get Fresh Maine Lobster Right Here
You don’t have to go all the way to New England for the real lobster shack experience. Just go to New England Lobster Market & Eatery in Burlingame, where you […]
Spotlight
The Market at Edgewood’s
Palo Alto’s newest grocery store is celebrating its grand opening tomorrow through the weekend, and you should check it out. Family-owned and operated, The Market at Edgewood just opened its […]
Spotlight
Committed To Healthy, Vibrant Skin
If you want healthy, vibrant skin, call Total Glow in Menlo Park, which offers clinical-level treatments in a serene and elegant setting. Headed by licensed medical aesthetician and certified Ayurvedic […]
Palo Alto
Palo Alto school board may ask Stanford for another school site
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer The Palo Alto school district has responded to Stanford’s plan to expand by 2.3 million square feet with nine demands, including a third […]
Palo Alto
The Post is looking for your stories about the 1998 flood
Do you remember the flood of 1998 that caused extensive damage to homes and businesses in Palo Alto, Menlo Park and East Palo Alto? Next Saturday, Feb. 3, is the […]
Stanford
Stanford admissions official apparently leaves university job after questionable social media posts
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer One of Stanford’s assistant directors of undergraduate admissions seems to have left her job after an underground student publication posted screenshots of her […]
Mountain View
Serial ADA litigant strikes hotel
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer A quadriplegic attorney notorious for filing lawsuits that accuse small businesses not complying with the American with Disabilities Act has targeted a Mountain […]
San Mateo County
County sued over lack of soundproof attorney-client meeting rooms
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Burlingame attorney Paula Canny is suing San Mateo County for not having soundproof attorney-client rooms in the new jail in Redwood City. Canny […]
Palo Alto
Palo Alto councilman paid by the county to work as a consultant on transportation measure
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer As San Mateo County officials are making the rounds to public meetings to talk about a potential half-cent tax for transportation projects in […]
Menlo Park
Guild Theater may get a grand makeover and become an entertainment center
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The 94-year-old Guild Theater, located along El Camino Real and a block away from the BBC in Menlo Park, may soon be getting […]
Redwood City
Turtle with cracked shell found behind Target store
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A turtle that might have been run over by a car is recuperating in Burlingame at the Peninsula Humane Society, a spokeswoman said […]
San Mateo County
Former Stanford student gets 5 years in prison for fatal DUI
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A former Stanford student was sentenced yesterday (Jan. 26) to four years and eight months in prison after being convicted of vehicular manslaughter […]
Stanford
Stanford traffic counts rigged? Former mayor thinks so but university denies it
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer As Stanford seeks Santa Clara County’s approval to expand its academic facilities by 2.3 million square feet, former Palo Alto Mayor Pat Burt […]
Palo Alto
Shoplifters get into a tug-of-war with A&F store employees
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Two thieves armed with pepper spray played a brazen game of hide-and-seek, tag and tug-of-war with employees before running off with 11 winter […]
Menlo Park
City revises plan for elections
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Menlo Park voters won’t get to decide on a City Charter to change how council members are elected until 2020 or even 2022, […]
Palo Alto
Disney star Adam Hicks arrested for armed robberies
, who co-starred in the Disney TV series “Zeke and Luther,” has been arrested after committing armed robberies in Burbank, according to the Los Angeles Times. At about 5:15 a.m. […]
In the news
What do we get if we vote to raise bridge tolls?
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Bay Area residents will vote in June on whether to raise tolls by $3 for all Bay bridges in the region, except the […]
Redwood City
Longtime gym closing after 52 years
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer One of the first large-scale gyms in Redwood City, where the 49ers and Joe Montana could be spotted, will be closing so a […]
Menlo Park
Replacement of troublesome bridge hits a snag
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Replacement of the Pope-Chaucer Street Bridge — which was blamed for much of the damage in the 1998 flood that inundated Palo Alto, […]
Mountain View
Council to explore three possible tax measures
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Despite soaring revenues and a hefty surplus, Mountain View City Council unanimously decided last night to explore three possible tax measures for November: […]
Palo Alto
County blesses plan for teacher housing on Grant Ave.
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Santa Clara County supervisors voted unanimously yesterday (Jan. 23) to usher ahead a plan to house public schoolteachers on a 1.5-acre plot of […]
Stanford
Menlo Park’s appeal of Stanford med school project denied
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors yesterday (Jan. 23) unanimously denied Menlo Park’s appeal of a Stanford development that officials and residents […]
Santa Clara County
Campaign to remove Judge Persky will go to voters; signatures validated
By Bay City News Service The question of whether to remove Judge Aaron Persky from his position with the Santa Clara County Superior Court, and who should replace him, will […]
Stanford
How big should Stanford get? You can sound off at a meeting tonight
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Altans will have another opportunity at City Hall tonight (Jan. 23) to sound off on Stanford’s application to expand its academic facilities […]
San Mateo County
Supervisor hits hold button on flavored cigarette ban
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa yesterday (Jan. 22) said he made a “rookie supervisor’s mistake” in not seeking feedback from shop owners […]
Mountain View
As city revenues soar, city considers new taxes
By the Daily Post staff Mountain View officials tomorrow (Jan. 23) will consider three tax measures for the November ballot even though the city just completed a year in which […]
Stanford
Menlo Park appeals Stanford project — will new med school building worsen Sand Hill Road traffic?
BY ELAINE GOODMAN Daily Post Correspondent The city of Menlo Park’s attempt to block a Stanford development project that officials fear will worsen traffic on Sand Hill Road will be […]
Opinion
Term limits for school board members? Here’s the other side of the story
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor The Palo Alto school board has decided to spend $100,000 in taxpayer dollars to ask voters this November if they’d like impose term […]
Opinion
Teacher housing proposal is a great idea
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor There’s a lot of things to like about Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian’s proposal to build teacher housing at 231 Grant Ave. […]
In the news
USGS to close, VA stays open as federal shutdown hits the Peninsula
UPDATE, 3 P.M.: Congress sped toward reopening the government late Monday as Democrats reluctantly voted to temporarily pay for resumed operations. They relented in return for Republican assurances that the […]
Palo Alto
Franco comes out of hiding, sort of
Palo Alto native James Franco attended last night’s SAG Awards, but viewers might not have seen him. After being accused of sexual misconduct, the “Disaster Artist” star appeared to skip […]
San Mateo County
Flavored tobacco including menthol cigarettes would be banned in North Fair Oaks
Daily Post staff report The sale of flavored tobacco products including menthol cigarettes would be illegal in North Fair Oaks and other unincorporated areas of San Mateo County under a […]
In the news
2 flu deaths in San Mateo County, 5 in Santa Clara County
From staff and wire reports Flu deaths have soared among those younger than 65 in the state, including two deaths in San Mateo County and five in Santa Clara County, […]
Palo Alto
Simitian proposes teacher housing near Palo Alto courthouse
By the Daily Post staff Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian of Palo Alto announced Friday that he wants to build teacher housing on 1.5 acres of land the county […]
San Mateo
School worker charged with lewd conduct
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A Redwood City man who worked at the Nueva School in San Mateo was charged yesterday (Jan. 19) with multiple counts of felony […]
In the news
As deadline looms, a look at the local impact of a federal shutdown
From staff and wire reports A divided House voted yesterday to prevent a government shutdown after an eleventh-hour deal brought conservatives aboard. But the GOP-written measure faced gloomy prospects in […]
Redwood City
Officers who shot and killed a man in Redwood City identified
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The names of the officers who shot at and killed a man after he fired at them outside a Redwood City Wells Fargo […]
Palo Alto
Dylan Farrow describes alleged assault by Woody Allen
By the Associated Press In her first televised interview, Dylan Farrow described in detail Woody Allen’s alleged sexual assault of her, and called actors who work in his films “complicit” […]
Menlo Park
Library bond measure likely this year
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer While a pollster asked likely 2020 voters if they would support a $50 million bond measure to fund the city’s library, city officials […]
Menlo Park
Combo parking structure and theater likely to move up on Menlo Park’s priority list
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A parking garage with an entertainment center — such as a movie theater — may be catapulted up the Menlo Park City Council’s […]
Belmont
City Council might have new member by Monday
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Belmont City Council could have a new member sworn in as soon as Monday, according to City Clerk Terri Cook. The council will […]
Palo Alto
Franco to come out of hiding
“The Disaster Artist” star James Franco, who is a Palo Alto High School grad, was said to be “hiding out” after several women accused him of inappropriate sexual behavior but […]
Belmont
Belmont man shot in his front yard, police seeking 3 suspects
A 19-year-old Belmont man was wounded in a shooting in front of his home last night, and police are seeking three suspects. The shooting happened at 4:50 p.m. in the […]
Stanford
Tillerson explains U.S. policy in the Mid-East during Stanford appearance
By Bay City News U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson made an appearance at Stanford Wednesday (Jan. 17), accompanied by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to discuss what Rice […]
Palo Alto
Part-time Paly music teacher arrested on sex charges
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer A part-time music teacher who was arrested on suspicion of touching a Sunnyvale high school student inappropriately also worked at Palo Alto High […]
Palo Alto
Actress accuses Seal of groping
Musician Seal, who had blasted Oprah Winfrey for being friendly with alleged rapist Harvey Weinstein, now faces sexual misconduct allegations of his own, TMZ reported yesterday (Jan. 16). Actress Tracey […]
Palo Alto
Burger war: Shake Shack coming to Palo Alto
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Get ready for the great West Coast-East Coast burger powers to wage war in Palo Alto. Shake Shack, the New York City burger […]
Menlo Park
Perfume heir fights plans for Willow-101 interchange
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer An Atherton venture capitalist who is the grandson of perfume and cosmetics mogul Estee Lauder is fighting the new design for the Willow […]
Stanford
Should there be any limit on Stanford’s growth? How dense should campus become?
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer As Stanford seeks Santa Clara County leaders’ approval to build nearly 2.3 million square feet of new academic facilities, one question lingers. How […]
San Mateo County
San Mateo County sued over pot farming — plaintiff cites environment
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A “coalition” is suing San Mateo County officials for allowing marijuana to be grown in unincorporated areas on environmental grounds, saying the farming […]
Opinion
Review: ‘Great Tchaikovsky’ struggles to tell a story
REVIEW BY JOHN ANGELL GRANT Daily Post Theater Critic Hershey Felder is at it again. The man who has written and performed one-man theatrical piano biographies of Leonard Bernstein, George […]
Palo Alto
Lawsuit claims city utility fees are illegal because they’re taxes
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer A woman is waging a class-action lawsuit against the city of Palo Alto, claiming that residents and businesses have been hit with illegal […]
East Palo Alto
Council split over marijuana stores; both sides cite city’s past with drugs
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A divided East Palo Alto Council was not able to decide last night (Jan. 9) whether to allow marijuana businesses in the city, […]
Belmont
Four in the running for open Belmont council seat
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The Belmont City Council hopes to appoint a new council member to fill the late Eric Reed’s seat by the end of the […]
Palo Alto
‘Time’s Up’ pin prompted woman to go public with accusations against ‘Master of None’ star
“Master of None” star Aziz Ansari is being accused of sexual assault by a New York woman, who says she resents that he wore a “Time’s Up” pin at the […]
Palo Alto
Actor James Franco in ‘hiding’ after allegations surface
Actor James Franco is reportedly “hiding out” after five women accused the Palo Alto High graduate of sexual misconduct, according to media reports. The prolific 39-year-old film star was a […]
In the news
Events planned to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Several events are planned on Monday (Jan. 15) to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2018. • A Day of Service is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at […]
Palo Alto
Steven Seagal accused of raping woman
Two women have accused action movie star Steven Seagal of rape and sexual assault, The Wrap reported yesterday (Jan 12). Regina Simons, 43, was an 18-year-old extra in “Deadly Ground” […]
Burlingame
Parking meters stolen
By the Daily Post staff Maybe somebody was looking for free parking when they stole two parking meters from a parking lot in Burlingame. Between Jan. 1 and Tuesday (Jan. […]
Palo Alto
Locals get a peek at new Tesla Model 3
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer First-time Tesla buyers and curious onlookers got to scope out the new Model 3 sedan yesterday (Jan. 12) at Stanford Shopping Center in […]
Atherton
If town wants to ditch the fire district, it won’t be cheap
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Were Atherton to divorce from the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, which currently serves the town, it would cost the town at least […]
Burlingame
FBI arrests 3 in alleged car dealership embezzlement scheme
The FBI arrested a Burlingame man and two others Friday (Jan. 12) in a $6.3 million embezzlement scheme involving three Marin County car dealerships, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Amir […]
Santa Clara County
Campaign submits 100,000 signatures to put recall of Judge Persky on the ballot
By the Associated Press Voters are a big step closer to getting an opportunity to decide whether to oust Santa Clara County Judge Aaron Persky, who was severely criticized for […]
San Carlos
Former Peninsula resident kills himself in Czech prison
From staff and wire reports A San Carlos man who was convicted of killing four of his Czech relatives today (Jan. 11) killed himself in prison in the Czech Republic, […]
Mountain View
Siegel, longtime progressive activist, elected mayor
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Longtime progressive activist and community organizer Lenny Siegel, who served as vice mayor of Mountain View last year, won his City Council colleagues’ […]
Palo Alto
Franco event canceled amid allegations
By the Associated Press The New York Times has canceled a public event with Palo Alto native James Franco days after the Golden Globe winner was accused of sexual misconduct. […]
Palo Alto
Stanford doctor killed in Page Mill Road crash
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer A Stanford radiologist and cancer researcher died after he crashed his car into a large tree during a rainstorm just outside Palo Alto, […]
Palo Alto
Heavy rain blamed for two power outages
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Torrential rains that battered the mid-Peninsula caused two power outages in Palo Alto this morning (Jan. 9), city utilities officials said. From 9:30 […]
Palo Alto
$100,000 in Gucci bags stolen by group of thieves at Nordstrom
By the Daily Post staff Between nine and 20 people, armed with knives and wire cutters, ran into Nordstorm at the Stanford Shopping Center at 8:37 last night (Jan. 8) […]
Redwood City
DA to seek death penalty against man charged with murder, molestation
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office announced yesterday (Jan. 8) that it will be seeking the death penalty for Daniel Contreras, who […]
Palo Alto
Kniss new mayor, Filseth vice mayor in an event that had controversy and cake
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto’s mayoral and vice mayoral election — normally a straightforward coronation ceremony — was accented with controversy last night after Councilman Tom […]
Portola Valley
Los Trancos band helps Wine Country fire victims
This story was originally published in the Post on Jan. 2 BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The Los Trancos Woods Community Marching Band, a colorful, freewheeling group based […]
Palo Alto
1,700 lose power in Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Utilities Department reports that about 1,700 customers had lost their power starting at about 9:30 p.m. The cause of the outage is unknown, but likely caused by […]
Menlo Park
City gets 32 applications for committee to draw council district maps
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The Menlo Park City Clerk’s office received a sudden surge of applications for a citizens committee that will draw the boundary lines for […]
Palo Alto
‘Home Alone’ actor John Heard had narcotics in his system when he died
“Home Alone” actor John Heard, who died of a heart attack in a Palo Alto hotel room on July 21, had a number of painkilling narcotics in his system, a […]
Menlo Park
Little interest in council district committee
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Only three people have applied to be on the Menlo Park Advisory Districting Committee, which will draw a map dividing the city into […]
Los Altos
Proposal to buy new school site criticized
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer The Los Altos School District’s plans to buy a new school site in Mountain View — possibly through eminent domain from unwilling owners […]
Palo Alto
Palo Alto native James Franco wins Golden Globe
Palo Alto native James Franco won the Golden Globe Sunday night for best actor in a comedy or musical for his performance as the infamous “The Room” filmmaker Tommy Wiseau. […]
Redwood City
Cost of moving Docktown residents soars to $20.8 million
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Redwood City has spent $20.8 million on removing the 100 or so residents of the Docktown Marina, which includes various other costs — […]
Palo Alto
Developer Harold Hohbach left his mark on Palo Alto
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto developer and Silicon Valley patent lawyer Harold Hohbach has died, marking the end of an era in a city that will […]
Palo Alto
A reader’s guide to local races on Tuesday
If you’re just now catching up on the campaign leading up to Tuesday’s election, we’ve provided links to some of the stories and editorials that have appeared previously in the […]