Palo Alto
Two charged in robbery of Cal Ave. smoke shop
By the Daily Post staff Two men who were allegedly part of a group of smash-and-grab robbers that hit stores throughout the Bay Area have been charged in the robbery […]
Month: June 2022
Spotlight
Leadership Palo Alto: Grow as a Leader & Community Member
Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and deepen your connection to the community? The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce is looking for people from […]
East Palo Alto
Teenager dies in shooting
A 15-year-old boy died in a shooting last night in East Palo Alto, according to police. ShotSpotter, the system that picks up the sound of gunfire in East Palo Alto, […]
Palo Alto
Council negotiating tax with businesses
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Mayor Pat Burt said tonight (June 13) that he will appoint a committee of council members to negotiate with business leaders in Palo Alto […]
Palo Alto
Romanians, Chileans tied to heists
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Two crews of retail thieves — one saying they are Romanian and the other carrying Chilean IDs — have been arrested after stealing […]
Obituaries
Gary D. Cole
Gary D. Cole passed away on May 31, 2022, of complications from Parkinson’s. He was 82 years old. He was comfortable and well cared for. Gary truly lived his life […]
In the news
Get ready for power outages, PG&E warns
PG&E is encouraging customers around the Bay Area to prepare for excessive heat tomorrow (June 10) that could contribute to power outages. PG&E spokeswoman Tamar Sarkissian said that this could […]
Obituaries
Dr. Coleman Robert Sachs
After a 9+ year struggle with Lewy Body Dementia, an incurable progressive neurologic disease, Dr. Coleman Robert Sachs, of Palo Alto, formerly of Rossmoor, California and Beachwood, Ohio passed away […]
Palo Alto
Police looking for additional victims of doctor accused of sex crimes
By the Daily Post staff Palo Alto police today (June 9) said they were looking for additional victims of a local doctor who was arrested in December on suspicion of […]
Santa Clara County
Palo Alto chief is top vote-getter in sheriff’s race, will go to November runoff
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto police Chief Bob Jonsen — who raised less money, earned fewer endorsements and entered the race later than his top opponent — […]
Obituaries
Frances Alice (Baird) Young
November 17, 1931 – February 20, 2022 Frances Alice Young died peacefully at age 90 on February 20, 2022, at Stanford Hospital. Frances was born in Dodge City, Kansas, on […]
Palo Alto
City Council expands restrictions on removing trees
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council voted tonight (June 6) to nearly triple the number of trees that can’t be removed by property owners. The city […]
Palo Alto
Council approves Castilleja’s expansion plan after years of controversy
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council tonight (June 6) approved Castilleja School’s permit to renovate its campus, build an underground garage and enroll more students. It […]
Obituaries
Robert Wayne Silva (Bob)
Robert Wayne Silva (Bob), 84, took his last breaths surrounded by family holding his hand on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He was 84 years old and suffering from heart failure […]
In the news
Daily Post Voter Guide
Here’s some of the stories the Daily Post has printed about candidates and issues in the June 7 primary. —————— SANTA CLARA COUNTY —————— Sheriff Candidate Profile: Wrongfully arrested when […]
San Mateo County
Board of Supervisors candidate arrested for DUI; crashes new Cadillac
This story was originally printed in Thursday’s Daily Post. To get all of the local news first, pick up the Post in the mornings at 1,000 Mid-Peninsula locations. BY EMILY […]
San Mateo County
More than $2 million pours into House race to replace Speier
BY EMILY MIBACHDaily Post Staff Writer Over $2 million has flowed into the coffers of the four candidates running to replace retiring Congresswoman Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, with Assemblyman Kevin […]
San Mateo County
Assessor-Clerk-Recorder candidate facing two IRS liens
BY EMILY MIBACHDaily Post Staff Writer A candidate for San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer has two IRS liens against his property, according to public records. David […]
Palo Alto
Last call for The Old Pro
This story was first printed in Thursday’s Daily Post. If you don’t want to miss any local news, pick up the Post in the mornings at 1,000 Mid-Peninsula locations. BY […]
Obituaries
Gisele (Rosin) Green
May 26, 1937 – May 11, 2022Palo Alto, California Gisele Green passed away suddenly after a long illness. Born in France, she escaped the Nazi invasion as a young child […]