Opinion
Opinion: Council should release the Peterson report
BY DAVE PRICEDaily Post Editor The city of Palo Alto paid a law firm to investigate a complaint from a tow yard owner who said that Planning and Transportation Commissioner […]
Year: 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Rent-control group falsely claims it’s ‘grassroots’
BY DAVE PRICEDaily Post Editor The group behind the rent control ballot measure in Redwood City, Faith in Action, keeps saying they’re a “grassroots” organization. That’s not true. The Faith […]
Woodside
Fatal Woodside crash kills bicyclist
A bicyclist has died after being struck by a speeding Porsche near the four corners intersection by Alice’s Restaurant in Woodside, the CHP said today (July 15). The crash happened […]
Redwood City
UPDATED: Man dies after being struck by truck he was chasing, suspect turns himself in
A Redwood City man has been arrested for allegedly killing a man with his pickup truck, after the latter chased him down for hitting the car he was in, police […]
Menlo Park
Menlo Park candidate raises $14,000 for fall campaign
A Grammy-nominated musician, Charlotte Reed, has raised more than $14,000 in her quest to replace Betsy Nash on the Menlo Park City Council. The only other candidate so far for […]
Palo Alto
Palo Alto mayor to seek re-election
Palo Alto Mayor Vicki Veenker has pulled papers to run for a second term on council. She’s the fourth potential candidate, joining Councilman Ed Lauing, Parks Commissioner Yudy Deng and […]
Palo Alto
City finds pests and plumbing issues at Opportunity Center
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Apartments for the homeless in Palo Alto have cockroaches, fruit flies and plumbing issues, according to a city inspection. Abode Housing CEO Vivian Wan […]
Spotlight
Thinking About Moving to Palo Alto? Here Are Five Neighborhoods That Continue to Stand Out.
Palo Alto has earned an international reputation for innovation, education, and exceptional quality of life. Home to Stanford University and surrounded by some of Silicon Valley’s largest employers, the city […]
In the news
Air district will likely delay ban on gas water heaters — affordability an issue
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer The Bay Area Air District yesterday (July 14) said it’s planning to delay its looming ban on property owners buying gas water heaters. The […]
Palo Alto
Seventh project proposed before window for tall building plans close
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A developer wants to build apartments in a single-family neighborhood north of downtown Palo Alto, taking advantage of a two-week window in state law […]
Palo Alto
2 council members say they want report on planning commissioner released
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Two Palo Alto City Council members want their colleagues to vote on releasing an investigation into a planning commissioner who allegedly tried to use […]
Los Altos
Los Altos Council to vote on giving fire stations to fire agency
BY ELAINE GOODMANDaily Post Correspondent Los Altos City Council will vote Tuesday (July 14) on giving the Santa Clara County Fire District $1.5 million for maintenance of two fire stations […]
San Mateo County
County’s bill to fire Sheriff Corpus is becoming a bit clearer
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer San Mateo County has released records that show the cost of two retired judges who investigated and tried former Sheriff Christina Corpus for relinquishing […]
Palo Alto
Planning Commissioner accused of throwing his weight around with tow yard owner
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A member of Palo Alto’s Planning and Transportation Commission has been accused of using his city position to ask for special treatment after his […]
In the news
A look at the seats up for grabs this November
BY STEPHANIE LAMDaily Post Correspondent Monday (July 13) is the first day candidates can file for local offices in the Nov. 3 election.Those interested in running for city council must […]
Palo Alto
Seven-story development proposed for Lytton Avenue under new housing law
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer More developers in Palo Alto are taking advantage of a two-week window when taller and denser buildings are allowed near Caltrain stations. The city […]
Palo Alto
Three developers have taken advantage of two-week gap in housing law
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Three developers have taken advantage of a two-week window in Palo Alto to propose taller and denser buildings near Caltrain stations using a new […]
In the news
Post wins 19 awards in national contest
The National Newspaper Association has awarded 19 prizes to the Palo Alto Daily Post for excellence in news and advertising. The Post won more prizes than any other publication on […]
Palo Alto
City stymied in reducing RV parking
BY ELAINE GOODMANDaily Post Correspondent Despite city efforts to reduce the number of RV dwellers parking on Palo Alto streets, the vehicle count has been holding steady or even ticking […]
Palo Alto
Brothers battle in court over clinic that uses ketamine to treat depression
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Two brothers are fighting a legal battle over millions of dollars in profits from a Palo Alto clinic that uses ketamine to treat depression. […]