Menlo Park
Teen shot while walking his dog in the Willows, shooter at large
By the Daily Post staff A 17-year-old boy was shot in the calf while walking his dog on East O’Keefe Street near Menalto Avenue last night (Feb. 5), police said […]
Month: February 2019
Menlo Park
Why did man who discovered murder scene return to allegedly take a potted plant?
This story was originally published Jan. 31 in the Daily Post. BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Authorities yesterday (Jan. 30) shed more light on why the man who […]
Obituaries
Roger Allan Skarston
Roger Allan Skarston passed away peacefully on January 11, 2019 at his home in Palo Alto, California. He had his loving family and caregivers by his side. At the time […]
Palo Alto
Police watch car burglar steal car, he’s arrested later in Daly City
By the Daily Post staff A Palo Alto police officer watched a man break into a car in a downtown parking garage, but before the officer was able to make […]
In the news
Midpen open space district begins public outreach on new $50 million building
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is standing by its decision not to widely publicize the $50 million purchase and planned renovation of […]
San Mateo County
County workers who make as much as $102,000 plan a two-day strike
About 1,700 union members who work for San Mateo County are planning a two-day strike Feb. 13 and 14 against health care cuts and what they say are unfair wages. […]
Redwood City
ADA lawyer goes after Nazareth Ice Oasis
This story was originally printed in the Post on Jan. 24. BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The attorney who sued the Dutch Goose in west Menlo Park and […]
Palo Alto
Palo Alto to seek millions from Stanford for housing, schools, rail crossings
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council last night (Feb. 4) decided to ask Stanford for $82.4 million for affordable housing along with funds for the […]
San Mateo County
Body found in submerged vehicle is identified
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A 72-year-old La Honda man has been identified as the person who was found in a submerged vehicle in a creek south sear […]
Palo Alto
Police looking for bank robber
By the Daily Post staff Police are looking for a bank robber who used a note to hold up the Wells Fargo at 505 California Avenue this evening. The man […]
Palo Alto
City prepares wish list for Stanford — may ask for millions
BY ELAINE GOODMAN Daily Post correspondent The city of Palo Alto may seek $82 million in affordable housing funds from Stanford, along with money for bridges to separate the Caltrain […]
In the news
Menlo Park man raises most in state Senate race
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer More than $500,000 has been raised between the four Democrats running to replace Sen. Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, in the state Senate, but […]
Palo Alto
New city survey finds fewer residents think Palo Alto would be a good place to retire
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Seven years ago, 68% of Palo Altans said their city was a good place to retire — but a new survey shows that […]
Atherton
Atherton cops arrest man who allegedly had a loaded gun
By the Daily Post staff Atherton police, who were on patrol for home burglars early this morning (Feb. 2), arrested a Modesto man who was in possession of a loaded […]
Palo Alto
Judge to decide if school discipline in student sex harassment case was appropriate
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer The parents of a Gunn High School student have gone to court to ask that a boy who allegedly sexually assaulted their daughter […]
Santa Clara County
VTA wants to end all-night bus that the homeless use as a shelter
Editor’s note: This story has been clarified to explain how some homeless people get free passes to ride the bus. BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer VTA is considering […]
Palo Alto
Most tenants have left Hotel President but building’s future is unknown
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer The last handful of tenants remaining in the Hotel President apartments expect to be evicted from their Palo Alto homes soon, but it’s […]
Atherton
Atherton residents worried about rash of burglaries
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer In a town where residents have their alarm system hooked up to the police station, Athertonians last night (Jan. 31) conveyed how terrified […]
Palo Alto
Teen cut in fight in front of Century Theaters
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A fight between two teenagers in front of the Century Theaters in downtown Redwood City ended up with one of the teens getting […]