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Month: December 2021

Menlo Park

Lawsuit accuses city of improperly collecting utility tax

December 31, 2021 12:00 pm

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 […]

Palo Alto

Downtown office vacancies jump

December 30, 2021 10:44 am

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

December 30, 2021 1:14 am

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

December 29, 2021 11:30 pm

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

December 29, 2021 2:43 pm

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

December 28, 2021 4:35 pm

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

December 28, 2021 4:17 pm

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

December 27, 2021 2:01 pm

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

December 27, 2021 8:28 am

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

December 27, 2021 7:00 am

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

December 27, 2021 6:10 am

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

December 26, 2021 11:34 am

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

December 26, 2021 11:26 am

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

December 26, 2021 11:23 am

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

December 26, 2021 11:17 am

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

December 25, 2021 7:53 am

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

December 25, 2021 7:26 am

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

December 23, 2021 10:57 am

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

December 22, 2021 3:14 pm

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

December 22, 2021 10:03 am

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

December 22, 2021 9:43 am

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

December 21, 2021 2:10 pm

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

December 20, 2021 9:16 pm

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

December 20, 2021 7:02 pm

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

December 18, 2021 7:08 pm

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

December 18, 2021 6:58 pm

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

December 16, 2021 6:23 pm

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

December 16, 2021 2:55 pm

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

December 16, 2021 2:37 pm

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

December 16, 2021 2:29 pm

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’

December 15, 2021 11:44 pm

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

December 15, 2021 1:48 pm

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

December 15, 2021 9:27 am

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 14, 2021 2:35 pm

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

Winds knock down scaffolding on El Camino

December 13, 2021 9:54 pm

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