Opinion
Opinion: Why was that story newsworthy?
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor Newspapers get a lot of letters from readers, more than we can ever publish. But I make it a priority to run those […]
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Opinion
Guest opinion: Opening Foothills Park to non-residents will create problems
GUEST OPINION By CARLIN OTTO Dear Palo Alto residents, as you consider opening Foothills Park to the general public, think about the following points: 1. During the last 20 years, […]
Palo Alto
In council race, Tanaka, Kou and Templeton rack up cash
This story was originally published Aug. 1 in the print edition of the Daily Post. To get all of the local news first, pick up the Daily Post in the […]
In the news
Bill to allow more homes in neighborhoods dies
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A controversial housing bill that would have allowed more homes to be packed into single-family neighborhoods has fizzled out, not because of massive […]
Santa Clara County
Teacher arrested for threatening Public Health Officer Cody over lockdown
A community college instructor with ties to the far-right, anti-government “boogaloo” movement is in jail on suspicion of sending two dozen misogynistic and threatening letters to Santa Clara County Public […]
Menlo Park
Man pulls a gun during road rage episode on Sand Hill Road
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A driver allegedly pulled out a gun during a road rage incident on Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park police said yesterday. On Friday […]
San Mateo County
Community college district considers building student housing
Correction: An earlier version of the story gave the wrong day for the district board’s meeting. It’s Thursday, Sept. 3. BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer There is a […]
East Palo Alto
Man gets prison time for beating a victim in a wheelchair with a pipe
By the Daily Post staff An East Palo Alto man was sentenced to six years in prison today (Aug. 31) for beating a man who was in a wheelchair with […]
Santa Clara County
UPDATE: One defendant in gun-permit case pleads guilty, another wants DA removed
BY SARA TABIN Daily Post Staff Writer The head of a security firm pleaded guilty today (Aug. 31) to charges alleging the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office handed out concealed […]
In the news
UPDATE: Firefighters, National Guard make progress on containing CZU fires
Monday, Aug. 31, 7 p.m. — Firefighters and National Guard troops made progress containing the CZU Lightning Complex fires in northern Santa Cruz and southern San Mateo counties today. The […]
Redwood City
COVID-19 lockdown reduces activity at Port of Redwood City
By the Daily Post staff The COVID-19 lockdown has resulted in a 21% drop in materials handled by the Port of Redwood City, officials said today. The Port, a city […]
North Fair Oaks
Man with a knife tries to rob woman on street
By the Daily Post staff A man with a knife tried to rob a woman of her car keys while she was walking along Fourth Avenue in the unincorporated North […]
Stanford
Much of Stanford will be sealed off from the public starting Tuesday
This story was originally published in Saturday’s edition of the Post. To get all of the local news first, pick up the Post in the mornings at 1,000 Mid-Peninsula locations. […]
In the news
A look at Mid-Peninsula government agendas
PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 31 Commissions: The council will interview applicants for the Public Art and Human Relations Commissions. How to participate: The public can tune […]
Opinion
Guest opinion: Communities need elections like hamburgers need beef
BY MARK OLBERT I was saddened, and disappointed, to hear the San Carlos School District will be filling a vacancy on its oversight board via appointment rather than election. I’m […]
Opinion
Guest opinion: Bad policy led to wildfires and blackouts
BY MICKIE WINKLER Believe it or not the phrase “fighting fire with fire” refers to the practice, by pioneers as early as 1850, of starting controlled burns to prevent the […]
In the news
Barbershops, salons to reopen as Newsom announces another reopening plan
Hair stylists and barbers in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties on Monday (Aug. 31) will be able to flip over their open sign and let customers back inside their […]
San Mateo County
Kirsten Keith’s disputed ballot title receives approval
This story originally appeared in the print edition of the Daily Post on Aug. 21. To get all of the local news, pick up the Daily Post in the morning […]
Santa Clara County
CEO of security firm indicted in sheriff’s office gun-permit scandal
By the Daily Post staff The former CEO of an international security firm has been charged as part of an alleged bribery scheme by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office […]
Opinion
Opinion: The odd case of Greg Tanaka’s donations
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor It’s possible to see the allegations against Palo Alto City Councilman Greg Tanaka as mere paperwork errors. He didn’t file the right form […]