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, […]
Palo Alto
New map puts Assemblyman Marc Berman in same district as another incumbent
By the Daily Post staff The Citizens Redistricting Commission, which is redrawing the lines of political districts, has put Assemblymen Marc Berman, D-Menlo Park, and Evan Low, D-Campbell, into the […]
San Mateo County
Vice chancellor charged in San Mateo County Community College corruption case
By the Daily Post staff The first shoe dropped yesterday (Dec. 21) in the San Mateo County Community College District corruption case. San Mateo County District Attorney announced he has […]
Mountain View
Cities settle suit over police dog attack
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer The cities of Palo Alto and Mountain View have settled a lawsuit with Joel Alejo, who was attacked by a police dog at […]
Menlo Park
Proposed contract shows new fire chief will make $320,000 a year — more than the previous chief
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The Ventura County fire official who has been asked to lead the Menlo Park Fire Protection District will make $320,000 a year — […]
Opinion
Opinion: An inexpensive solution to two problems
OPINION December 13, 2021 BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor Palo Alto should start building affordable housing above city-owned parking lots downtown and in the California Avenue district. The benefits […]
Mountain View
Civil grand jury says Palo Alto isn’t doing enough to encourage affordable housing; Mountain View does more
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto is lagging behind Mountain View in creating affordable housing, and the city’s slow planning process, poor communication and resistance to building […]
Stanford
Stanford taking classes online for two weeks to avoid Covid spread
By the Daily Post staff Stanford is moving its classes online for the first two weeks of the winter quarter and requiring eligible students to get a booster shot by […]
Palo Alto
City offered up to $35 million to build public gym
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer An anonymous donor has pledged up to $35 million for a public gym in Palo Alto, according to Mayor Tom DuBois. The offer […]
Spotlight
Flegel’s Design: Style Your Home With Scarlett
At Flegel’s Design, Scarlett Urtecho and the other talented designers there help make your home the best expression of your style and your way of life – in other words, […]
Spotlight
Turn Design Vision Into Reality With Marci
When you want to remake a piece of furniture, a room or even your whole house, Marci Krause and the other talented interior designers at Flegel’s Design in Menlo Park […]
Palo Alto
City says Black Lives Matter street mural wasn’t offensive to ‘any reasonable person’
This story first appeared in Wednesday morning’s print edition of the Daily Post. If you want to get important local news first, pick up the Post in the mornings at […]
Palo Alto
Menlo Park fire board picks new chief to replace Schapelhouman
By the Daily Post staff The Menlo Park Fire Protection District Board of Directors has offered the job of fire chief to Mark Lorenzen, currently head of the Ventura County […]
Santa Clara County
Civil grand jury accuses Sheriff Laurie Smith of corruption
By the Daily Post staff The Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury filed court papers yesterday (Dec. 14) accusing Sheriff Laurie Smith of “willful and corrupt misconduct in office” over […]
Obituaries
Kay Diane Simon
December 17, 1944 – December 8, 2021 Kay Diane Simon of Mountain View, California died on Wednesday December 8, 2021, at Stanford Hospital. Kay was born to Norman Simon and […]
San Mateo
In the news
U.S. Senate confirms local judge’s appointment to federal appeals court
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The U.S. Senate, in a 50-45 vote, today (Dec. 13) confirmed federal judge Lucy Koh to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. […]
Mountain View
Redwood City
In the news
Newsom requires masks indoors statewide; local counties already have a masking rule in effect
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today (Dec. 13) that people will have to start wearing masks indoors in order to contain the mild Omicron variant, which produces either cold-like symptoms or […]
In the news
Here’s where you can get sandbags
If you need sandbags, these cities in the mid-Peninsula are offering them to residents free of charge. PALO ALTO • Rinconada Park, 777 Embarcadero Road, near the tennis courts • […]
Mountain View
Churches fighting in court over building
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Two churches are fighting in court over the lease of a large church building in Mountain View, and a third church is tangled […]
Palo Alto
Palo Alto council considers putting housing above city-owned parking lots; Burlingame and Mountain View are already doing that
Dec. 8, 2021 Word Count: 624 BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council is interested in putting housing on one of its downtown parking lots. Already, […]
Opinion
Opinion: Why didn’t other cops report ‘The Fuse’?
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor It’s bad enough that a veteran Palo Alto police sergeant slammed a handcuffed man into a car windshield and mocked him for being […]
Redwood City
Man accused of stealing Home Depot merchandise and reselling it from his home
Published December 8, 2021 Word Count: 307 BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A Redwood City man arrested on suspicion of stealing from Home Depot stores across the Bay […]
Palo Alto
Cities scramble to limit impact of housing density law SB9
This story was originally published in the print edition of the Daily Post on Dec. 6. To get all of the important local news first, pick up the Post in […]
Palo Alto
Burglar drives away with resident’s car
By the Daily Post staff A burglar broke into a Palo Alto home while a woman was sleeping and stole her car, police said. Police are looking for the burglar […]
Palo Alto
Mild Covid variant Omicron arrives in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County health officials said today they’ve received their first report of a case of the Covid variant Omicron, which produces mild or imperceptible symptoms. The case was reported […]
Redwood City
Pop-up Jewish deli coming Sunday
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A Redwood City woman is hosting an authentic kosher New York deli popup on Sunday (Dec. 12). Ella Potash is spearheading the popup, […]
Palo Alto
In final day of testimony, Holmes rejects claims she misled anyone
Elizabeth Holmes ended her last day on the witness stand today by talking about her vision for Theranos and rejecting claims that she misled anyone. Closing arguments are scheduled for […]
Palo Alto
Rep. Speier endorses Mullin, her former aide
By the Daily Post staff Retiring Congresswoman Jackie Speier today endorsed her former aide, Assemblyman Kevin Mullin, to replace her in Congress in a race that has attracted four other […]
Santa Clara County
Sheriff’s captain settles lawsuit with county in tangled dispute
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer A captain who was let go after an up-and-down 30-year career with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has reached a settlement in […]
Redwood City
Three arrested in armed 7-Eleven robbery
Redwood City police have arrested three suspects in the armed robbery of a Woodside Road 7-Eleven after a police chase that ended in a crash. The trio was spotted by […]
Palo Alto
Council moves ahead with apartment registry and other ideas to help renters
Word Count: 419 BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council has directed City Manager Ed Shikada to write a broad set of policies to protect renters, […]
Palo Alto
Suspects in attempted mass retail burglary released from jail on bond
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Two women who were arrested from a mob that tried to burglarize The RealReal in downtown Palo Alto were released from jail the […]
Palo Alto
Officer and clinician will team up on mental health calls
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer A Palo Alto police officer and a mental health clinician will team up to respond to mental health crises and ongoing issues with […]
Palo Alto
City manager, attorney up for pay raises
Word Count: 308 BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto’s city manager and attorney are up for a raise to bring their salaries to $366,704 and $322,837 respectively, […]
Palo Alto
Former Yahoo CEO’s plans to demolish townhouses for a pool are put on back burner at city hall
This story originally appeared in the print edition of the Daily Post on Nov. 4. If you want to get all of the local news first, pick up the Post […]
East Palo Alto
Update: Judge will allow sexually violent predator to move into East Palo Alto home
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Update, Dec. 2 — Judge Jeffrey Finigan yesterday (Dec. 1) ruled that a man deemed a “sexually violent predator” can move into a […]