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Newsom requires masks indoors statewide; local counties already have a masking rule in effect
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today (Dec. 13) that people will have to start wearing masks indoors in order to contain the mild Omicron variant, which produces either cold-like symptoms or […]
Here’s where you can get sandbags
If you need sandbags, these cities in the mid-Peninsula are offering them to residents free of charge. PALO ALTO • Rinconada Park, 777 Embarcadero Road, near the tennis courts • […]
Churches fighting in court over building
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Two churches are fighting in court over the lease of a large church building in Mountain View, and a third church is tangled […]
Palo Alto council considers putting housing above city-owned parking lots; Burlingame and Mountain View are already doing that
Dec. 8, 2021 Word Count: 624 BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council is interested in putting housing on one of its downtown parking lots. Already, […]
Opinion: Why didn’t other cops report ‘The Fuse’?
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor It’s bad enough that a veteran Palo Alto police sergeant slammed a handcuffed man into a car windshield and mocked him for being […]
Man accused of stealing Home Depot merchandise and reselling it from his home
Published December 8, 2021 Word Count: 307 BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A Redwood City man arrested on suspicion of stealing from Home Depot stores across the Bay […]
Cities scramble to limit impact of housing density law SB9
This story was originally published in the print edition of the Daily Post on Dec. 6. To get all of the important local news first, pick up the Post in […]
Burglar drives away with resident’s car
By the Daily Post staff A burglar broke into a Palo Alto home while a woman was sleeping and stole her car, police said. Police are looking for the burglar […]
Mild Covid variant Omicron arrives in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County health officials said today they’ve received their first report of a case of the Covid variant Omicron, which produces mild or imperceptible symptoms. The case was reported […]
Pop-up Jewish deli coming Sunday
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A Redwood City woman is hosting an authentic kosher New York deli popup on Sunday (Dec. 12). Ella Potash is spearheading the popup, […]
In final day of testimony, Holmes rejects claims she misled anyone
Elizabeth Holmes ended her last day on the witness stand today by talking about her vision for Theranos and rejecting claims that she misled anyone. Closing arguments are scheduled for […]
Rep. Speier endorses Mullin, her former aide
By the Daily Post staff Retiring Congresswoman Jackie Speier today endorsed her former aide, Assemblyman Kevin Mullin, to replace her in Congress in a race that has attracted four other […]
Sheriff’s captain settles lawsuit with county in tangled dispute
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer A captain who was let go after an up-and-down 30-year career with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has reached a settlement in […]
Three arrested in armed 7-Eleven robbery
Redwood City police have arrested three suspects in the armed robbery of a Woodside Road 7-Eleven after a police chase that ended in a crash. The trio was spotted by […]
Council moves ahead with apartment registry and other ideas to help renters
Word Count: 419 BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council has directed City Manager Ed Shikada to write a broad set of policies to protect renters, […]
Suspects in attempted mass retail burglary released from jail on bond
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Two women who were arrested from a mob that tried to burglarize The RealReal in downtown Palo Alto were released from jail the […]
Officer and clinician will team up on mental health calls
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer A Palo Alto police officer and a mental health clinician will team up to respond to mental health crises and ongoing issues with […]
City manager, attorney up for pay raises
Word Count: 308 BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto’s city manager and attorney are up for a raise to bring their salaries to $366,704 and $322,837 respectively, […]
