Palo Alto
Greer Stone makes another bid for council
By the Daily Post staff Community activist, human rights advocate, teacher and attorney Greer Stone announced today he is running for City Council, his second bid for council in four […]
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Palo Alto
School board considering November parcel tax vote — amount would stay the same
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The Palo Alto School Board will meet Tuesday night (July 7) to decide whether to ask voters in November to extend the current […]
Opinion
Opinion: Why is Newsom blaming restaurants?
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor The head of the state restaurant association has a simple question for Gov. Gavin Newsom — where’s the data? California was hit with […]
Redwood City
Residents want roller rink to return; hearing planned on development to replace it
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Some residents are calling for a new roller rink to be built in place of the Redwood Roller Rink as part of Greystar’s […]
In the news
Agendas of upcoming government meetings
PALO ALTO PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 6 p.m. Wednesday Housing Quotas: The commission will have a study session about state-mandated housing requirements for the region. How to participate: Zoom Meeting […]
Menlo Park
Man arrested on suspicion of groping women at hardware store
By the Daily Post staff A man was arrested after he acted inappropriately toward two women at Ace Hardware in Menlo Park, police said. Police were called to the Ace […]
Palo Alto
Distance learning will continue for many students this fall
BY SARA TABIN Daily Post Staff Writer Students at Gunn and Palo Alto high schools will continue to learn from home this fall because of the coronavirus, but the district […]
San Mateo County
CHP says drugs, alcohol may have led to fatal crash on Skyline Blvd.
Drugs and alcohol may have factored in a solo crash that killed one man and sent another to the hospital with major injuries Friday (July 3) night along Skyline Boulevard […]
In the news
No fireworks on this Independence Day
No firework displays or parades will take place on the mid-Peninsula today, Independence Day 2020. Local and state officials are urging people to stay home in order to slow the […]
Palo Alto
Mountain View approves more housing, Palo Alto mayor weighs in
BY SARA TABIN Daily Post Staff Writer Mountain View City Council has unanimously approved two new seven-story buildings with 303 apartments and condos on N. Shorline Boulevard on the site […]
Santa Clara County
Barbers, salons, gyms might be opening July 13 in Santa Clara County
Barbershops, salons and gyms in Santa Clara County will probably be allowed to reopen on July 13 after a shutdown that’s now in its 109th day. County public health officer […]
Santa Clara County
Armed deputies used to stop questions to health officer Cody
BY SARA TABINDaily Post Staff Writer Santa Clara County’s health officer, Dr. Sara Cody, was guarded by two representatives from the sheriff’s department at Tuesday’s press conference. The men stood […]
Opinion
Post Editorial: Don’t let the county health department cancel high school football, choir, band and cheerleading
DAILY POST EDITORIAL Santa Clara County’s chief health officer, Dr. Sara Cody, has told the public schools they can’t allow choir, band or cheerleading this fall. And it looks like […]
Spotlight
Swollen or Achy Legs? Get the Help You Need!
Do you frequently have tired, achy or swollen legs? Varicose veins? Get the treatment you need from Dr. Hardeep Ahluwalia at California Vein & Vascular Centers and get relief. Treatments […]
In the news
Newsom reverses himself, shuts down bars and indoor dining
Gov. Gavin Newsom today ordered bars and indoor dining at restaurants to close in most areas of the state for the next three weeks amid a troubling surge of new […]
Opinion
Opinion: City Council’s faulty logic will force the closure of an iconic store
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor If you follow the logic the Palo Alto City Council used in passing the tobacco ordinance that will close Mac’s Smoke Shop, it’s […]
Santa Clara County
What’s the right approach to take toward COVID-19? Local expert offers opinion during telephone town hall meeting
BY ELAINE GOODMAN Daily Post Correspondent Santa Clara County residents’ views on COVID-19 seem to fall into two categories, officials said during a telephone town hall meeting. “People are either […]
Mountain View
COVID-19 results in cancellation of Independence Day parade, fireworks shows
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer The coronavirus has caused the cancellation of two Independence Day celebrations on the Peninsula, the cities of Redwood City and Mountain View announced. […]
Redwood City
Redwood City residents rallying to save 350-year-old tree near Woodside Plaza
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Redwood City residents are trying to save a 350-year-old oak tree in the Woodside Plaza neighborhood, submitting a petition with over 1,000 signatures […]
San Mateo County
San Mateo County asks employers to let employees telecommute to keep traffic low
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted today (June 30) to encourage all employers in the county to offer employees the option to work from home and telecommute when […]