Redwood City
Naked man dies on roof
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Year: 2022
San Mateo County
County says Batmobile raid cost $11,136
By EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The raid of an Indiana man’s business over a dispute involving a Batmobile by four San Mateo County Sheriff’s deputies cost $11,136.70. On […]
In the news
Final list of local candidates for fall election takes shape
Here’s the final list of candidates in city, school and special district races this fall. Palo Alto City Council Palo Alto has a crowded field, with seven candidates competing for […]
Palo Alto
Federal prosecutors want to hear from Elizabeth Holmes’ victims
By the Daily Post staff Federal prosecutors are asking for the victims of Elizabeth Holmes and her Palo Alto-based blood testing company Theranos to come forward and talk about how […]
Palo Alto
Noise led police to illegal cannabis operation
By the Daily Post staff Police officers have shut down an illegal marijuana grow in the Crescent Park neighborhood of Palo Alto after a neighbor complained about noise, police said […]
San Mateo County
Sheriff defends Batmobile raid
By EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer San Mateo County Sheriff Carlos Bolanos says he won’t apologize for sending four deputies to Indiana over a dispute involving a Batmobile, even […]
Obituaries
Helen Cassidy
Resident of Los Altos Helen Cassidy, longtime resident of Los Altos, has passed away peacefully at the age of 96. Those who were lucky enough to know her will remember […]
Palo Alto
Palo Alto resident finds a grenade and military shell
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Police closed down a block South Court in Old Palo Alto this afternoon (Aug. 18) after a man said he found an old […]
Menlo Park
Fire chief not taking sides on Menlo Balance initiative
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Aug. 18, 2022 Menlo Park Fire Protection District Chief Mark Lorenzen told the board of directors, his bosses, that he plans to take […]
Menlo Park
Fire board incumbent McLaughlin won’t run again
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A Menlo Park Fire Board member has decided not to run for re-election, withdrawing his candidacy at the last moment, and opening up […]
Menlo Park
Thief takes $6,000 gold watch off of victim’s arm
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A robber paid a woman $20 and gave her gold chains and a ring after stealing the woman’s $6,000 gold watch and bracelet […]
Palo Alto
Council welcomes proposal for 75-unit condo complex on San Antonio Road
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council welcomed a 60-foot housing proposal for the southern part of the city tonight (Aug. 15), but a couple of […]
Palo Alto
Planning Commissioner Doria Summa jumps into council race
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer A planning commissioner that has fought for slow growth in Palo Alto has entered the race for City Council. Doria Summa, 63, of […]
Opinion
Opinion: Ending radio silence was the right move
BY DAVE PRICEDaily Post Editor The Palo Alto Police Department has taken a step in the right direction in announcing that it will be dropping the encryption of its radios. […]
Mountain View
More housing proposed
By BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Cities are getting a chance to review some major housing projects amid a housing crisis and a state mandate to build more homes. […]
Palo Alto
Council puts smaller business tax on ballot after business groups agree not to campaign against it
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council agreed last night (Aug. 10) to reduce the amount of a business tax it will put on the ballot […]
Menlo Park
Ravenswood School Board votes to oppose anti-apartment Menlo Balance ballot measure — ‘Just disgraceful’
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Aug. 12, 2022 The Ravenswood School Board last night (Aug. 11) came out strongly against a measure headed for the ballot in Menlo […]
Obituaries
Suzanne Lynn Perroton Galloway
April 23, 1959 – July 28, 2022 Suzanne was a 2nd-generation Palo Altan and 8th generation Californian. She attended Crescent Park Elementary, Jordan Jr. High, and Palo Alto High School […]
Obituaries
Lorrin C. (Tig) Tarlton, Jr.
July 19, 2022 – 86 Years Old Tig Tarlton died peacefully at his home in San Luis Obispo on July 19, 2022. He is survived by his two sons, Dave […]
Palo Alto
Criminal charges against Pets In Need workers dropped
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer A judge today (Aug. 9) decided three Pets In Need employees won’t have to face criminal charges for taking a van full of […]