Obituaries
Arlene “Bonnie” Tenenbaum
1944 – 2020 Bonnie Tenenbaum passed away on October 15, 2020, two days after her 76th birthday. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Marty, cherished son […]
Year: 2020
Palo Alto
Council votes 5-2 to open Foothills Park to everyone
By the Daily Post staff Palo Alto City Council, after getting hit by a lawsuit from the NAACP and ACLU, voted 5-2 tonight to drop the Palo Alto residents-only restriction […]
San Mateo County
Accused serial killer’s trial set for January
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer After suffering from a brain embolism in September, alleged serial killer John Getreu, 76, is ready to stand trial, a prosecutor said today […]
San Mateo County
New health order will allow more access to nursing homes
The new health order for San Mateo County has expanded indoor visits at nursing homes. The order, issued by county Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow, applies to long-term congregate care […]
Palo Alto
Council may decide tonight on whether non-Palo Altans can visit Foothills Park
BY ELAINE GOODMAN Daily Post Correspondent Although the city of Palo Alto has decided several times since the 1970s not to open Foothills Park to non-residents, a lawsuit filed against […]
Palo Alto
City offers compromise in controversy over Castilleja expansion
BY KYLE MARTIN Daily Post Staff Writer Two top Palo Alto city planners are offering a compromise regarding the controversy over Castilleja School’s expansion proposal that would limit enrollment, traffic […]
Opinion
Opinion: Does every vote count? Local election officials didn’t count 10,000 ballots in March primary
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor Politicians like to say that every vote counts. But when it comes to mail-in voting, not so much. In the March primary, California […]
Obituaries
Suzanne Elizabeth Williams
Suzanne lived a loving and giving life. To love and to give, to build community, and to encourage was her joy. She was born to a loving home in Chicago […]
Palo Alto
Police aren’t wearing masks, complaint filed
BY KYLE MARTIN Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto police officers often walk around without masks during the Covid pandemic, even though they supposedly must follow the same rules as […]
San Mateo County
San Mateo County moves to orange tier, can relax certain Covid restrictions
The state of California today (Oct. 17) announced the easing of certain restrictions on businesses, indoor and outdoor gatherings and other activities in San Mateo County. The changes take effect […]
In the news
Is 10,000 more homes too many? Now is your chance to object
BY ELAINE GOODMAN Daily Post Correspondent The city of Palo Alto would be expected to accommodate an estimated 10,058 new homes between 2023 and 2031, under a housing quota formula […]
Palo Alto
Council drops gag-order proposal for board and commission members
BY KYLE MARTIN Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council last night (Oct. 26) dropped a proposal that would have stopped members of boards and commissions from talking to […]
Redwood City
Council allows pot shops to open
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Redwood City will become the only community on Highway 101 between San Francisco and San Jose to allow marijuana stores. City Council last […]
Redwood City
Police detain raccoons who broke into bank; released without bail
This story was first appeared in the print edition of the Daily Post on Oct. 21. Don’t miss out on local news. Pick up the Post in the morning at […]
Redwood City
Man pistol-whipped in park
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A Redwood City man was arrested after allegedly pistol-whipping a man in his 50s multiple times in Hoover Park, authorities said today. On […]
Opinion
Opinion: Candidates should decline certain contributions
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor If we want to reduce the influence of money in local politics, here’s a suggestion. City Council could have a rule that says […]
Palo Alto
Former robotics teacher sues school district alleging harassment, homophobia and bullying by parents
This story was originally printed Oct. 21 in the Daily Post. If you don’t want to miss out on important local stories, pick up the Post in the morning at […]
Palo Alto
Another burglary of home while resident slept; police step up patrols
By the Daily Post staff Palo Alto police are investigating another nighttime burglary of an occupied home, the fourth such incident in the past two weeks. Police said they are […]
Santa Clara County
County to spend up to $1 million to audit schools’ Title IX compliance
BY KYLE MARTIN Daily Post Staff Writer Santa Clara County’s Board of Supervisors has agreed to spend up to $1 million on a new program promoted by Stanford Law Professor […]
Los Altos
Lee Eng ahead in fundraising in council race, followed by Meadows and Spielman
By the Daily Post staff Incumbent Lynette Lee Eng leads the field of Los Altos City Council candidates when it comes to donations, followed by Sally Meadows and Scott Spielman. […]