Opinion
Month: September 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Mueller eyes DA job; City criticized for new signs to parks; Sequoia district tries to muzzle critics
BY DAVE PRICEDaily Post Editor I’m hearing that San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller is considering a bid for District Attorney if longtime DA Steve Wagstaffe decides not to run […]
Palo Alto
School gave 5th graders laptops with no parental controls — what could go wrong?
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto’s Ohlone Elementary School decided in 2024 to give all fifth graders laptops with no content controls for school and personal use. Things […]
San Mateo County
Attorneys say former sheriff is dodging service in a lawsuit against her
BY ELAINE GOODMANDaily Post Correspondent Former San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus has allegedly dodged process servers in a lawsuit claiming she damaged a sheriff’s captain’s reputation by spreading rumors […]
Palo Alto
Byron Sher, former Palo Alto councilman and state legislator known for his environmental legislation, has died at 98
Byron Sher, a Stanford law professor who served on the Palo Alto City Council and the state Assembly and Senate, has died at his ranch near Placerville, Calif. He was […]
San Mateo County
County may require licenses for robots
San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller is proposing new rules that would require businesses in unincorporated areas to obtain permits before using autonomous robots in the workplace. The ordinance, set […]
Palo Alto
City, schools are negotiating Cubberley sale even though tax is on the ballot
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council and school board members are continuing to negotiate their land deal at the Cubberley Community Center ahead of a sales […]
Los Altos
Councilman raises stakes in battle over Measure D
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Los Altos Councilman Pete Dailey says he will immediately and absolutely propose allowing multifamily housing in residential neighborhoods if voters approve a ballot measure […]
Palo Alto
School board candidates say they’re willing to close schools if enrollment keeps dropping
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer All three Palo Alto school board candidates are willing to close schools if enrollment continues to drop, but only one of them said he’d […]
Menlo Park
Planning commission considers 6-story building
BY NORAH SHEPPARD-HUTCHINSDaily Post Staff Writer The Menlo Park Planning Commission is considering development of a six-story apartment complex behind the former Comerica building at the corner of Crane Street […]
Palo Alto
Parents sue PAUSD over process used to hire new superintendent
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Two parents have sued the Palo Alto Unified School District alleging the board president left out details when describing the new superintendent’s contract. Parents […]
Palo Alto
Palo Alto council members reflect on 9/11
Julie Lythcott-Haims has been married to their husband since 1992. A previous version had incorrect information. The Post asked the seven members of Palo Alto City Council to recall what […]
Palo Alto
PAUSD, which is facing a multi-million-dollar budget hole, bought two sushi machines for $56,599
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer The Palo Alto Unified School District, which is facing an estimated $33 million in budget cuts next year, bought two sushi machines for […]
Palo Alto
9/11 25 Years Later: Local firefighters sent to Ground Zero struggle with aftereffects
BY NORAH SHEPPARD-HUTCHINS Daily Post Staff Writer During September 2001, members of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District were deployed to Ground Zero in New York City to search through […]
In the news
9/11 25 Years Later: Local firefighters who went to Ground Zero remember the aftermath of the attack
BY NORAH SHEPPARD-HUTCHINSDaily Post Staff Writer After 25 years, a 9/11 memorial is in the works to commemorate the Menlo Park Fire Protection District members who helped with recovery efforts […]
San Mateo County
San Mateo County Sheriff’s deputy accused of cruelty to son
A San Mateo County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested for allegedly abusing his 5-year-old son by forcing him to jump rope if he didn’t eat breakfast with a 15-minute time […]
Obituaries
Harlan Harkness
Harlan Harkness passed away on August 28, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He will be lovingly remembered as a kind, gentle soul who believed in maintaining a […]
Spotlight
Seniors Show Off Art to the Community
Palo Alto Mayor Vicki Veenker and about 60 other members of the community came out on Aug. 30 to celebrate the artistry and creativity of the residents of Palo Alto […]
San Mateo County
Parents clamor for firing of superintendent; then district reveals a ‘norms of civil behavior’ for protesters
BY NATANYA FRIEDHEIMDaily Post Correspondent Nine hours after parents gathered Wednesday (Sept. 9) to protest leadership at Sequoia Union High School District, the district’s board proposed “norms of civil behavior” […]
Palo Alto
Council majority votes to keep report on Peterson tow truck incident secret
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A majority of Palo Alto City Council voted tonight (Sept. 9) to keep a report secret on a former planning commissioner who was accused […]