Menlo Park
Lawsuit accuses city of improperly collecting utility tax
This story was originally printed in the Wednesday, Dec. 29, edition of the Daily Post. If you want to get all of the local news first, read the print edition […]
Month: December 2021
Palo Alto
Downtown office vacancies jump
This story was originally printed Dec. 24 in the Daily Post. Pick up the Post in the mornings to get all of the important local news stories — coverage you […]
Palo Alto
Take the Daily Post 2021 news quiz where the strangest answers often the right ones
BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor It’s that time of year when newspapers look back at the top stories of the year. But we’re taking a different approach. Instead of […]
In the news
As police encrypt radios, attorney general urges law enforcement help the news media
BY ELAINE GOODMAN Daily Post Correspondent Nearly a year after Palo Alto abruptly began encrypting police radio transmissions — meaning the public and news media can’t hear what officers are […]
East Palo Alto
Second homicide in East Palo Alto in less than a week
East Palo Alto police are investigating the death of a man found with gun shot wounds late Tuesday, the second homicide in that city in less than a week. Officers […]
East Palo Alto
Proposed first-right-of-refusal home-sale law comes under fire
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer East Palo Alto City Council members were on the defense after an outcry from the real estate industry and homeowners over a proposed […]
Menlo Park
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Highway 101 in Menlo Park
A 36-year-old motorcyclist died early this morning (Dec. 28) following a crash with another vehicle along Highway 101 in Menlo Park, the CHP said. The motorcyclist has been identified as […]
In the news
Showdown between state Assembly incumbents averted
By the Daily Post staff A confrontation in next year’s primary between Assemblymen Mark Berman and Evan Low was averted today when Low announced he would run for re-election in […]
Palo Alto
Line for Covid tests literally stretched around the block
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer A line of cars stretched around the block at the Covid testing center in downtown Palo Alto, one of the only places in […]
Mountain View
Alleged home invader, kidnapper ruled to be competent for trial
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer A man who allegedly tried to kidnap one woman and held another hostage after breaking into their homes during a meth-fueled spree in […]
East Palo Alto
Experts say stalking suspect can’t be restored to mental competency
By the Daily Post staff A state hospital has declared it is unable to restore an East Palo Alto man to mental competency for his criminal stalking trial, a prosecutor […]
Menlo Park
Fire board split, proposal to temporarily bring back Schapelhouman voted down
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The Menlo Park Fire Board on Dec. 21 unanimously approved the contract for its next fire chief, but two board members suggested that […]
East Palo Alto
City clerk was paid to resign
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer East Palo Alto’s former city clerk was paid to resign from his job, but why is a mystery. City Council on Dec. 9 […]
Opinion
Opinion: Questions about proposal to build a new city-owned gym
OPINION Originally published Dec. 20, 2021 BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor This is the time of year for gift-giving — and the city of Palo Alto got a big […]
In the news
$315M in toll money locked up until court settles dispute over increase
BY ELAINE GOODMAN Daily Post Correspondent About $315 million in tolls collected on Bay Area bridges is tied up in litigation, and it’s unclear whether the money will ever be […]
Palo Alto
Christmas Tree Lane, a Palo Alto tradition, continues through Dec. 31
By the Daily Post staff Christmas Tree Lane, where motorists or pedestrians travel down a street with lights and decorations, is open every night through Dec. 31. Now in its […]
East Palo Alto
Driver is shot and killed, vehicle crashes into house
By the Daily Post staff A 22-year-old man was shot and killed while driving in the 900 block of Beech Street in East Palo Alto on Christmas Eve, police said. […]
Palo Alto
Tom Nolan, defense attorney who took the tough cases, dies
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Tom Nolan, the Palo Alto defense attorney who made a splash in any courtroom, has died at 76. He died Tuesday (Dec. 21) […]
Spotlight
Create The Home of Your Dreams With Dina
Dina and the other talented interior designers at Flegel’s Design in Menlo Park are ready to help you create the beautiful, inviting home you’ve always dreamed of. The curated showroom […]
Obituaries
Robert Erwin Rutherford
May 9, 1927 – December 13, 2021 Robert Erwin Rutherford, age 94 of Portola Valley, passed away peacefully Monday December 13, 2021. Bob is survived by his sister Emily Myers, […]