Obituaries
Virginia (“Jinny”) Cox Atkinson
February 23, 1927 – October 24, 2022 Virginia (“Jinny”) Cox Atkinson died peacefully in her sleep on October 24, 2022. Her death was preceded by a fall fracturing her pelvis. […]
Month: June 2023
Los Altos
Group sues district for public records related to ethnic studies
This story was first published in the June 17 edition of the Daily Post. If you want to read the important local stories first, before they’re lifted by our competitors, […]
San Carlos
ATF shuts down gun store; city may buy out its lease
This story was first published in Friday’s Daily Post. If you want to read the important local news stories first, before they’re lifted by the other papers, pick up the […]
Opinion
Opinion: It’s anyone’s guess as to how the Lythcott-Haims case turns out
BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor It’s a coin flip as to whether the state Fair Political Practices Commission will exempt Palo Alto Councilwoman Julie Lythcott-Haims from the law that […]
Opinion
Opinion: Rethink housing quotas, Caltrain bridges
BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor If you haven’t noticed, people are leaving the Peninsula and California in droves. The state’s “net outmigration” — demographers lingo for more people leaving […]
Obituaries
Doris C. Santana
June 28, 1926 – December 30, 2022 Doris Santana, a resident of Palo Alto, California, peacefully passed away on December 30, 2022, surrounded by her cherished loved ones in the […]
Palo Alto
Fire erupts in garage of Eichler
By the Daily Post staff Firefighters knocked down a fire in the garage of an Eichler home in south Palo Alto this morning (June 21). Multiple people called 911 to […]
Palo Alto
Burt: High-speed rail may never come to Peninsula
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto Councilman Pat Burt said yesterday (June 20) that California’s high-speed rail may never come to the Peninsula, which would affect the […]
In the news
11 of 14 cities don’t have approved housing plans — opening the door to big projects
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Developers have an open door to submitting housing projects that exceed city zoning codes in 11 of 14 Mid-Peninsula cities and counties because […]
Obituaries
Margaret Mary ‘O’Kane’ Cohen
January 4, 1934 – June 12, 2023 Palo Alto, CA Margaret Mary ‘O’Kane’ Cohen hailed from across the pond, having been born and raised in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. During what […]
Spotlight
Spangler Mortuaries: Nearly 90 Years of Serving the Community
It’s difficult when a loved one passes on, and that’s why it’s so important to get the help you need when the time comes. The family-owned Spangler Mortuaries has been […]
Spotlight
Marvel Cake: Now Open in Palo Alto
Marvel Cake, the Bay Area bakery famous for their spiral croissants and other delicious creations, has just this month opened a boutique cafe in downtown Palo Alto. Airy and light, […]
In the news
Update: Biden praises Baylands, holds fundraisers
Update, 5 p.m., Monday, June 19 — President Biden arrived at Moffett Field this afternoon on Air Force One and went to the Baylands in Palo Alto to announce $575 million […]
In the news
Newsom proposes rolling back access to police misconduct records
BY TRAN NGUYEN Associated Press Writer Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed an end to public disclosure of investigations of abusive and corrupt police officers, handing the responsibility instead to local […]
San Mateo County
Low-income housing coming to West Menlo Park
This was first published in Friday’s Daily Post. If you don’t want to miss important local news, pick up the Post in the mornings at 1,000 Mid-Peninsula locations. Don’t miss […]
In the news
Tax breaks await seniors
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Homeowners who are over 65 have a short window to apply for exemptions from parcel taxes that show up on their property bills. […]
Menlo Park
Despite surplus, city is considering new taxes
BY EMILY MIBACHDaily Post Staff Writer Menlo Park officials are talking about putting a tax on the 2024 ballot even though the city generated a $28 million surplus last year. […]
Menlo Park
City of Menlo Park runs a $28 million surplus
Originally published May 15, 2023 By Elaine Goodman Daily Post Correspondent Publication: Daily Post (Palo Alto, CA) Page: 1 Word Count: 681 The city of Menlo Park received $110 million […]
Palo Alto
Lythcott-Haims may get an exception to anti-corruption law
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer The Fair Political Practices Commission was sympathetic yesterday (June 15) toward Palo Alto Councilwoman Julie Lythcott-Haims, who is trying to exempt herself from […]
In the news
Update: Las Lomitas school board votes again on new board member
By Emily Mibach Daily Post Staff Writer Update, June 14, 2023 — After a bumpy start, the Las Lomitas School Board yesterday (June 14) officially selected school volunteer Laura Moon […]
Obituaries
Donald Arthur Hayler
October 11, 1938 – May, 10, 2023 Donald Arthur Hayler died in his sleep on May 10, 2023, at 84, in Palo Alto. Don living fully with multiple myeloma for […]
San Mateo County
Motorcyclist going over 100 mph dies on Skyline Blvd.
A motorcyclist was traveling more than 100 mph when he crashed into two other motorcycles on Skyline Boulevard and died this afternoon. The CHP got a call around 4 p.m. […]
In the news
Expert says assumptions about creek were wrong; Pope-Chaucer Bridge can’t be replaced
The Post first published this story in Thursday morning’s edition. An update based on Thursday afternoon’s meeting of the creek authority is on the front page of Friday’s Post. To […]
Obituaries
Grace Chuck
August 1, 1923 — May 29, 2023 Grace Yow Chuck, a longtime Palo Alto resident, has passed away peacefully on May 29th, 2023, at the age of 99. Grace Chuck […]
Redwood City
Lawsuit filed in drag racing crash that left twin girls as orphans
Lawyers have filed a lawsuit on behalf of 8-year-old twin girls whose parents were killed in a crash caused by street racing on El Camino Real in Redwood City. A […]
Obituaries
JoAnn Marie “Matty” Tyson
August 23, 1953 — March 8, 2023 JoAnn Marie (Matty) Tyson, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, “Thea,” and friend, passed away on March 8, 2023, surrounded by her […]
Obituaries
Patricia Anne Hathaway Targgart
July 26, 1932 – May 27, 2023 Much loved Patricia Anne Hathaway Targgart, born July 26, 1932, died at home in Atherton, CA with family in attendance on May 27, […]
Obituaries
Theodore Clarence Carlstrom
May 1, 1933 — May 12, 2023 Longtime Palo Alto resident Theodore Clarence Carlstrom passed away in the early hours of Friday, May 12 after a sudden and short illness. […]
Palo Alto
Bald eagle crashes into home
By the Daily Post staff A bald eagle crashed into a window of a Palo Alto home and stunned himself, likely while hunting a smaller bird, according to animal control […]
Opinion
Opinion: School administrators should back off student newspaper
OPINION By Dave Price Daily Post Editor In 2019, the Mountain View Whisman School Board decided to name an elementary school after local Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas. Mountain […]
Palo Alto
Two men pass out in Lytton Plaza after taking opioids
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Two men passed out at the same time at Lytton Plaza after taking opioids, and police officers and firefighters managed to revive them […]
Los Altos
Caged dogs found in smelly house; woman arrested
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer A Los Altos woman has been arrested for allegedly locking seven dogs in cages with mounds of feces, mold and fur inside. Gretchen […]
Palo Alto
Overdose victim dies after he’s dumped at hospital
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer A man who had suffered a drug overdose was dropped off by his friends in a parking lot at Stanford Hospital, police said. […]
Opinion
Opinion: Time to replace leaf blowers with rakes
OPINION By Dave PriceDaily Post Editor The days of the leaf blower are numbered. Atherton has banned gas-powered blowers effective July 1, 2024. In Menlo Park, the Environmental Quality Commission […]
Opinion
Opinion: Before adding bike lanes to El Camino, we should answer these questions
OPINION By Dave Price Daily Post Editor Every couple of years, the idea of adding bike lanes to El Camino Real comes up in a Mid-Peninsula city. Mountain View and […]