San Mateo County
DA decides not to retry Galatolo case
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe announced today (March 9) that he has decided not to retry the 18 felonies that a jury […]
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North Fair Oaks
Former coach arrested for alleged relationships with students
A Palo Alto man who was a coach at a now-closed North Fair Oaks school has been arrested for allegedly having sexual relationships with two students, according to the San […]
Palo Alto
Santa Clara County among worst for helping homeless with mental health problems
Gov. Gavin Newsom says Santa Clara County needs to step up its game in treating people with severe mental health issues. Newsom says the county is one of 10 that […]
East Palo Alto
Market reopens after county shuts it down for rat infestation
UPDATE, MARCH 6 2:30 P.M. — The San Mateo County Health Department has approved the reopening of the market after work was completed to remove the rats and patch up holes […]
Santa Clara County
Valley Water chief harassed employees, investigation finds
This story was originally printed in the Daily Post on Feb. 25. Since three of our competitors posted their own versions of this story yesterday, the Post decided to post […]
Atherton
Police, school district write checks to settle teen’s suit alleging excessive force by police
(Read the original lawsuit from Jan. 26, 2024.) (Read the order granting motions to dismiss from Sept. 24, 2025.) BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZDaily Post Staff Writer The Atherton town government and […]
Palo Alto
Acting superintendent accused in lawsuit of bullying, using sexually offensive language
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A former administrative assistant at the Palo Alto Unified School District says she was bullied by acting Superintendent Trent Bahadursingh and other district officials, […]
Caltrain
Half of Caltrain deaths were in Palo Alto
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Half of the deaths on the Caltrain tracks last year were in Palo Alto, according to coroner data. The people who died ranged in […]
Caltrain
Expert says people should talk openly about suicides, not hide them
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer An expert in suicide prevention said Palo Alto students should be taught how to recognize warning signs in their friends as a way to […]
Palo Alto
Two advocates of advanced math, Leor Melamedov and Avery Wang, considering run for school board
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Two advocates for advanced math are planning to run for Palo Alto school board in November. There will be two open seats on the […]
Palo Alto
New Palo Alto City Attorney has worked in Berkeley and Cupertino
Chris Jensen, currently assistant city attorney in Berkeley, has been hired by the Palo Alto City Council as city attorney, replacing Molly Stump. Jensen was Cupertino’s city attorney from 2021 […]
Obituaries
Michael B. Kenney
December 26th, 1942 – November 16th, 2025 Michael B. Kenney passed peacefully November 16th, 2025. His final days were surround by his children, listening to his favorite tune’s…sung by his […]
San Carlos
Arrest made in San Carlos home invasion
A Redwood City man has been arrested for the San Carlos home invasion after Redwood City Police detectives searched his home, police said today (March 3). Miguel Aguilar Sarabia, 36, […]
Obituaries
Steve Durst
March 26, 1943 – February 2, 2026 Steve Durst, a resident of Cupertino, CA, and Kamuela, HI, passed away on February 2nd at the age of 82. Born in New […]
Palo Alto
Council wants to replace city’s ride share service with Lyft, Uber vouchers
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council wants to pay Uber and Lyft to give rides to low-income residents as a way to replace the city’s own […]
In the news
Liccardo, Mullin denounce Iran attack
The two Congressmen who represent the Mid-Peninsula denounced President Trump’s decision to attack Iran, saying he should have sought Congressional approval. Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-San Mateo, said the strikes on […]
Mountain View
Stolen mail recovered
More than 1,500 pieces of stolen mail have been recovered following a two-month investigation of postal theft in the Willow Park apartment community at 500 W. Middlefield Road. Terri Maciel, […]
Menlo Park
Parents ask judge to stop school district from closing Tide magnet school
This story was first published by the Daily Post on Feb. 6. If you want to read important local news stories first, pick up the Daily Post in the mornings […]
East Palo Alto
Residents will need to get a city permit to park
This story was first published in Thursday’s Daily Post. To get original reporting first, pick up the Post in the mornings at 1,000 Mid-Peninsula locations. BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZDaily Post Staff […]
Spotlight
Palo Alto Commons Takes the Gold For Senior Empowerment
The premier senior living community Palo Alto Commons has just won a national award for empowering their residents through technology-enabled engagement, wellness and connection. Palo Alto Commons offers premier independent […]