Los Altos Hills
Two killed in five-vehicle crash on I-280
The drivers of two cars were killed in a five-vehicle crash on I-280 in Los Altos Hills, the CHP reported. At about 5 p.m. on Thursday, a Lexis headed north […]
Year: 2026
Palo Alto
Deng says she ended fundraising, but the money keeps coming
Despite ending her fundraising efforts, Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commissioner Yudy Deng raised $16,000 in two weeks, according to finance forms released Thursday. That brings Deng’s fundraising total to […]
Palo Alto
School district to pay 700K to settle two sex harassment claims
This story was first published in the Friday morning print edition of the Daily Post. Online publications have done re-writes of this story, but we figured our online audience would […]
Menlo Park
Candidate ripped for claiming support from ‘The Democrats’
BY NORAH SHEPPARD-HUTCHINSDaily Post Staff Writer A Menlo Park City Council candidate’s ad is being criticized by a San Mateo County Democratic Party leader as “sleazy” and “misleading.” The ad […]
Menlo Park
Council candidates want more softball questions
BY NORAH SHEPPARD-HUTCHINSDaily Post Staff Writer Some Menlo Park City Council candidates said they wished they were asked more questions about the city’s positives, rather than solely focusing on the […]
In the news
Your November election guide
Here are some news stories and editorials about the candidates and measures that will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot. Our coverage is available without pay walls. […]
Opinion
Daily Post Opinion Page recommendations
These are the recommendations the Daily Post’s Opinion Page is making in this election. An endorsement is the opinion of the management of the newspaper and has no bearing on […]
Palo Alto
City bans RV parking 100 feet from any home from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. — but some want a broader ban
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council has approved an expanded ban on RVs parking in residential neighborhoods, despite a push from residents and business owners for […]
Mountain View
Judge denies principal’s request to throw out lawsuit over student newspaper
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A Santa Clara County judge sided Wednesday (Oct. 21) with a journalism advisor and student reporters in their lawsuit that alleges the Mountain View […]
Los Altos
Van Deursen and Lee Eng are neck in neck in fundraising
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDally Post Staff Writer Two candidates for Los Altos City Council are neck and neck in fundraising. Mountain View Housing Manager Anky Van Deursen has received 41 donations […]
Menlo Park
Four candidates running for Menlo Park City School Board
BY NORAH SHEPPARD-HUTCHINSDaily Post Staff Writer Four candidates are running for three seats at the Menlo Park City School District, including two newcomers competing to bring a fresh face to […]
Palo Alto
Teen reports attempted groping in Homer tunnel
Palo Alto police announced today (Oct. 22) that are investigating an attempted groping of a teenage girl in the Homer tunnel. The teenager was walking through the Homer tunnel around […]
Palo Alto
Campaign to increase the sales tax and improve Cubberley has raised $120,000 in campaign donations
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A campaign to increase Palo Alto’s sales tax to fund a land deal and renovations at the Cubberley Community Center has raised $120,206 from […]
San Mateo County
Residents asked to approve symbolic additions to county charter regarding climate and civil rights
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors is asking voters this November to add new provisions in the county’s Charter Preamble related to extreme weather preparedness and reenforcing equal rights […]
Stanford
Ex-Stanford gymnast sues coach, alleging degrading treatment and humiliation
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A personal feud between a Stanford gymnast and his coach has escalated into a lawsuit. Gymnast Kaien J-Spencer said his coach publicly degraded and […]
Obituaries
Sara Mealy Tanke
Sara Tanke died peacefully at her home in Menlo Park after a year-long struggle with lung cancer. Her son John Tanke took great care of her during this time. Born […]
Redwood City
Woman says in lawsuit that as a girl she was repeatedly molested by school janitor
BY NORAH SHEPPARD-HUTCHINSDaily Post Staff Writer Woman has sued the Redwood City School District, claiming school officials allowed a janitor to sexually assault her for several years. The woman, identified […]
Opinion
Opinion: A criminal charge against Corpus might not have mattered much in the bigger picture
BY DAVE PRICEDaily Post Editor I have a great deal of respect for San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe. Over the years, I’ve seen him make difficult decisions without […]
San Mateo County
Ex-49ers exec and alleged co-conspirator post bail in kickback scheme
BY NORAH SHEPPARD-HUTCHINS Daily Post Staff Writer Two men accused of participating in a $1.4 million kickback scheme involving San Mateo County Event Center construction projects have been released from jail […]
Menlo Park
Palo Alto backs Menlo Park’s fight against Sunset Tower project
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer The city of Palo Alto is teaming up with Menlo Park to fight a Russian billionaire’s proposal for towers reaching 39 stories in height […]