Palo Alto
E-bikes banned in Baylands
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council voted tonight (Feb. 27) to ban e-bikes on unpaved trails in the Baylands, siding with environmentalists who said that e-bikes […]
Month: February 2023
San Mateo County
Dead probation officer accused of molesting boys
By Emily Mibach Daily Post Staff Writer A handful of lawsuits have been filed against San Mateo County saying a probation officer, who is now dead, sexually abused boys at […]
Obituaries
Pat Jenkins
Pat Jenkins passed away peacefully in her home, February 2023, at the age of 96. Her daughters, Sally and Sue and sons-in law, Dan and Bob were with her. She […]
In the news
Winds down trees, knock out power
By the Daily Post staff Winds hitting maximum speeds of 40-55 mph caused many trees to fall on the Mid-Peninsula — sometimes on cars, homes or power lines. Due to […]
Obituaries
Britta Willman
1927-2023 On Wednesday February 8, my dear aunt Britta Willman sadly passed away. Menlo Park was her home for more than 60 years. The last 3 years of her life […]
Palo Alto
If cities don’t meet state housing requirements, they face the ‘builder’s remedy’ penalty
This story was originally printed on Nov. 21 in the Post. If you want to get the scoop on local news, pick up the Post in the mornings at 1,000 […]
Palo Alto
YIMBYs sue city of Palo Alto for missing state housing plan deadline
Feb. 6, 2023 BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Pro-housing groups have filed a lawsuit against the city of Palo Alto for missing the state’s deadline to plan for […]
In the news
Post reporter wins prestigious freedom of information award
Feb. 10, 2023 By the Daily Post staff Daily Post reporter Emily Mibach will receive the James Madison Freedom of Information Award for her expose into a sewage-processing district’s attempt […]
Caltrain
Caltrain ridership recovering slower than other transit agencies
Feb. 13, 2023 By Elaine Goodman Daily Post Correspondent Caltrain has regained some of the ridership lost during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the commuter rail line’s recovery is lagging behind […]
Palo Alto
Councilman says surplus should have been disclosed when officials knew about it
Feb. 15, 2023 By Braden Cartwright Daily Post Staff Writer When Councilman Greg Tanaka asked why the city of Palo Alto didn’t know about a $40 million budget surplus before […]
San Mateo County
Opinion: College district board members ought to be suing themselves
Published Monday, Feb. 13 OPINION By Dave Price Daily Post Editor I had a good laugh when I heard that the San Mateo County Community College District’s board was suing […]
Obituaries
Verta Mae Thompson
Sunrise December 19, 1929 – Sunset February 9, 2023 Verta Mae Thompson was born on December 19, 1929 outside of Houston, Texas. She was the youngest of three children born […]
Menlo Park
Cannibalism drove suspected killer, defense attorney tells jury
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Francis Wolke, the man accused of killing former Atherton arborist Kathy Anderson, had returned to California just days before Anderson’s murder, saying he […]
Palo Alto
Judge faults PAUSD’s policy on math placement
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer A judge has found that the Palo Alto Unified School District is violating the state’s Math Placement Act, effectively holding students back from […]
California
Feinstein says she won’t run for re-election
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced today (Feb. 14) that she will not seek reelection in 2024, signaling the end of a groundbreaking political career spanning six decades in which she […]
Palo Alto
City to give rebates on gas bills
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council voted last night (Feb. 13) to give rebates to residents who have been shocked to open their utility bills. […]
Palo Alto
Buena Vista Mobile Home Park to move during construction; they’re warned about the stress
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council acknowledged tonight (Feb. 13) that residents of the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park will deal with stress and anxiety […]
Palo Alto
In January, PG&E’s gas was cheaper than city’s
By Braden Cartwright Daily Post Staff Writer The city of Palo Alto takes pride in charging less for power than PG&E, but that won’t be the case for bills that […]
San Carlos
Planning Commission has questions about biohazards and new development
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writers As San Carlos’ fledgling biosciences district on the east side grows, residents say they are worried about certain types of medical research that […]
San Mateo County
Community College District sues 5 contractors, accusing them of ripoff
By Emily Mibach Daily Post Staff Writer The three-college San Mateo County Community College District has filed a lawsuit against five construction firms it says participated in an alleged “pay […]
Obituaries
Jim Bockholt
September 17, 1942 – February 4, 2023 James “Jim” Bockholt, 80, of Palo Alto, passed away on February 4th, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He died peacefully at […]
Palo Alto
Buena Vista to get a rebuild — trailers to be replaced, new apartment building planned
This story was first printed in the Saturday Daily Post. To stay up-to-date on local news, pick up the Post in the mornings at 1,000 Mid-Peninsula locations. By Braden Cartwright […]
Palo Alto
Some residents find natural gas price hike ‘extreme’
Originally published Jan. 20, 2023 By Braden Cartwright Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto residents are paying four times as much for natural gas in January than they did in […]
Menlo Park
Owners fight dog’s ‘dangerous’ designation
By Emily Mibach Daily Post Staff Writer A Menlo Park family is fighting $25,000 in fines and other expenses after a hearing officer deemed their golden retriever “dangerous.” The family […]
In the news
Cities sue to have SB9, the law that allows more homes on a lot, declared unconstitutional
Published Jan. 16, 2023 By Elaine Goodman Daily Post Correspondent Four Southern California cities are suing the state over a law that allows up to four homes to be built […]
Obituaries
Anthony John Della Morte
Anthony “Tony” John Della Morte, 60, of Menlo Park, CA, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023, at home after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born […]
Palo Alto
City to crack down on leaf blowers
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council voted tonight (Feb. 6) to increase the fines, ticket homeowners and no longer issue warnings for using gas-powered leaf […]
Palo Alto
Melissa Caswell, three term school board member, dies of pancreatic cancer
By the Daily Post staff Melissa Caswell, a former Palo Alto school board member and mother of two, died today (Feb. 6) of pancreatic cancer at age 58, according to […]
In the news
Monday’s the last day to submit comments on rules to replace gas furnaces and water heaters with electric appliances
BY ELAINE GOODMAN Daily Post Correspondent Monday (Feb. 6) is the deadline for residents to send their comments to the agency that is considering rules that would require residents to […]
Palo Alto
City had a $40 million surplus before it asked voters to approve new tax
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Opponents of Palo Alto’s new business tax say that the public should’ve known that the city had a $40 million surplus before voting. […]
Opinion
Opinion: 1. It’s no surprise that farmworkers live in squalid conditions; 2. Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel is taking over local drug dealing
OPINION Jan. 30, 2023 BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor The shootings of seven farmworkers near Half Moon Bay is tragic, and it’s brought attention to the squalid housing in […]
Atherton
Atherton rejects plea of the Currys, will keep controversial development in housing plan
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Steph Curry may be the greatest when it comes to shooting three-pointers, but he shot an air ball when it comes to influencing […]
Obituaries
Christa Hassun
July 19, 1939 – January 31, 2023 Christa Hassun, 83 of Menlo Park, passed away peacefully on January 31st, 2023 surrounded by close family. Christal was born on July 19th, […]
Guest Opinion
Guest opinion: Mass shootings in Half Moon Bay were a wake-up call about mental health support for Asians
Editor’s note: The following is adapted from the comments Virginia Chang Kiraly made to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday in the aftermath of the mass shootings […]
Palo Alto
Fire strikes Midtown shopping area
By the Daily Post staff A fire broke out at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday in Palo Alto’s Midtown neighborhood shopping center that includes Bill’s Cafe, Philz Coffee and Palo Alto Fine […]