Menlo Park
Candidate eyes Menlo Park council seat
A Parks and Recreation Commissioner is running to represent east Menlo Park on city council. Wonman Lee, 44, who has been on the Parks and Rec Commission for three years, […]
Year: 2026
Palo Alto
El Camino motel may be turned into housing thanks to new state law
A developer wants to redevelop a motel on El Camino Real in Palo Alto, using a controversial law that’s been in effect for less than a week. Developer Bayhill Ventures […]
Palo Alto
Chili Cook-Off winners announced
One of the most anticipated events in Palo Alto on Independence Day is the Chili Cook-Off in Mitchell Park. It features chili tastings, food trucks, live music and kids’ activities. […]
Redwood City
Sequoia school board members respond to recall effort, one claims it’s because she’s a Latina
Editor’s Note: This story was first printed in the Daily Post on June 27. We’re posting it now because one of our competitors has posted a version of the story, […]
Palo Alto
Events on the USA’s 250th anniversary
Redwood City Parade: A parade downtown starting at 10 a.m. Watch for the History Museum’s own entry in the parade featuring gleaming carriages and early automobiles as a preview of […]
Palo Alto
Council divided over license-plate cameras
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council is on the fence about the city’s license plate-reading cameras, which have helped solve crimes but are sold by a […]
Palo Alto
From a Super Bowl to the beginning of Google, Palo Alto has had a colorful history
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, it’s fun to think back to the history of Palo Alto. Our city dates back 257 years. A lot has […]
Mountain View
Business may move because of RV dwellers, Newsom’s office intervenes
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A company trying to build the world’s first self-driving air taxi could leave Mountain View because of an influx of RV dwellers, according to […]
Palo Alto
Student who had an affair with Lythcott-Haims writes a play about it
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A former Stanford student who had an affair with Palo Alto Councilwoman Julie Lythcott-Haims is putting on a musical based on their experience. “Part […]
In the news
Vance picks up $4.2 million in local fundraiser
Vice President JD Vance raised $4.2 million at a fundraiser in Palo Alto, money that will be used to defend Republican majorities in the House and Senate, Axios and Yahoo […]
Palo Alto
RV dweller defecates in school’s front yard; Palo Alto pushes RVs out, they move to Mountain View
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Mountain View city officials say increased towing in Palo Alto is contributing to an influx of RV dwellers, leading to office vacancies, fear among […]
Opinion
Opinion: Silicon Valley’s role in the American Revolution
BY DAVE PRICEDaily Post Editor Well, we made it. Two hundred and fifty years. America is celebrating its Semiquincentennial on Saturday, and while the folks back east in Philadelphia are […]
In the news
State will likely require cities to add more homes
BY ELAINE GOODMANDaily Post Correspondent After being hit with hefty increases to their housing quotas in the latest eight-year state planning cycle, Bay Area cities should prepare for potentially even […]
Menlo Park
Councilwoman Taylor won’t run again; so far only 4 candidates are seeking three seats
Cecilia Taylor, who has represented the eastern most district on City Council for eight years, has announced via email that she won’t be running for reelection in November. Her decision […]
San Mateo County
College district to get $20 million from firms who allegedly bribed former chancellor Ron Galatolo
The Post printed this story on Saturday. We’re posting it now for those who might have missed it. Pick up the Post in the mornings for the latest in local […]
Mountain View
7 candidates jump into city council race
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer The race for three seats on Mountain View City Council will be crowded this year, as seven candidates have filed papers to run. They’re […]
Mountain View
City bans ICE from using city property
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Mountain View City Council has banned ICE from using city property as a staging area, processing location or operations base. ICE can still go […]
Los Altos
Son arrested for allegedly attacking his parents
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A man has been arrested for allegedly attacking his elderly parents at their Los Altos home and then hiding inside until a police dog […]
Opinion
Opinion: New school labor contracts are too generous
Correction: The agreed-upon increase for non-teachers in the coming school year is 3.2%, not 5.2%. BY DAVE PRICEDaily Post Editor You know that feeling you get when you get into […]
In the news
State ready to increase housing quotas for cities
BY ELAINE GOODMANDaily Post Correspondent After being hit with hefty increases to their housing quotas in the latest eight-year state planning cycle, Bay Area cities should prepare for potentially even […]