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 […]
Palo Alto
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 […]