Obituaries
Patricia Applegate
Patricia Kiernan “PK” Applegate, née Patricia Kiernan, died on August 10, 2026, in Santa Monica, California. She was born on December 27, 1952, in Malden, Massachusetts. Born and raised in […]
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Menlo Park
There may be a buyer for the site of the proposed 39-story skyscraper
BY NORAH SHEPPARD-HUTCHINSDaily Post Staff Writer There may be a potential buyer of the 80 Willow Road property in Men1o Park where a Russian billionaire wants to build a 39-story […]
Palo Alto
Council grapples with $19-$45 million shortfall in downtown housing plan — and construction hasn’t begun
BY NORAH SHEPPARD-HUTCHINSDaily Post Staff Writer Menlo Park council members said they do not want to reduce the parking requirement or the number of subsidized homes to close finance gaps […]
Menlo Park
Menlo Park Council rejects Sunset towers, councilman says there’s a possible buyer
Menlo Park City Council last night (Sept. 29) decided not to approve the controversial 80 Willow Road skyscraper under a timeline set by the project’s developer and the Attorney General’s […]
East Palo Alto
Two die in multi-vehicle crash in East Palo Alto
BY NORAH SHEPPARD-HUTCHINS Daily Post Staff Writer Two people who died in an East Palo Alto car crash were Bobby McGee, 69, of Menlo Park, and Carolyn Cupil, 63, of Belmont, […]
Opinion
Opinion: City Council, where’s the Cubberley appraisal?
Published Monday, Sept. 28. BY DAVE PRICEDaily Post Editor On Oct. 5, a week from today, ballots for the November election will hit the mail. The city has put Measure […]
Menlo Park
Opinion
Opinion: Liccardo deserves praise for seeking an investigation of Russian businessman who wants to build a 39-story skyscraper
BY DAVE PRICEDaily Post Editor Congressman Sam Liccardo deserves high praise for his decisive action to protecting both our local community and our national security. By formally asking Treasury Secretary […]
Opinion
Opinion: Why the Post endorses candidates
The Post is going to make a number of recommendations for candidates and ballot measures in the next two weeks. Why would the Post — which prides itself on being […]
Opinion
Daily Post Editorial: Elect Pete Dailey to Valley Water Board
When voters in Palo Alto, Los Altos and Mountain View choose a representative for the Valley Water board, they deserve an effective leader who works collaboratively to protect local communities […]
In the news
Pro-housing Campbell Councilman Lopez jumps into race for Assembly seat
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer The race to replace Assemblyman Marc Berman, D-Menlo Park, has started early with Campbell Councilman Sergio Lopez throwing his hat in the ring. Lopez, […]
Menlo Park
Downtown Menlo Park housing proposals will cost the city money or result in less parking, report says
BY ELAINE GOODMANDaily Post Correspondent Three proposals for affordable housing on city-owned parking lots in downtown Menlo Park have financing gaps ranging from $19 million to $45 million, which the […]
San Carlos
San Carlos to build $3 million toilet as voters decide new sales tax
BY NORAH SHEPPARD-HUTCHINSDaily Post Staff Writer The city of San Carlos is spending nearly $3 million to build a restroom at Harrington Park, almost double the cost of the infamous […]
Palo Alto
Council candidates critical of city manager
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Candidates for Palo Alto City Council have been critical of City Manager Ed Shikada’s performance. “I don’t think he’s done a great job,” Planning […]
Palo Alto
Deng raises $166,128 in campaign — smashing records thanks to out-of-town money
This story has been updated to include additional fundraising numbers that were not available when the story was first published on Sept. 25. BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo […]
Spotlight
Auntie Basketball Comes to Palo Alto
On the afternoon of September 29, 2026, an Auntie Basketball Cultural and Sports Exchange Event will be held in Palo Alto, California. The event will feature a basketball friendship game, […]
Palo Alto
Henigin campaign benefits from use of district’s email — ‘Not a level playing field,’ opponent says
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A Palo Alto school board candidate who was a teacher’s aide recruited student interns and solicited endorsements from her school district email address, records […]
Menlo Park
Liccardo calls for sanctions on Sunset property owner
Read Liccardo’s letter HERE. This story was printed first in the Palo Alto Daily Post on Thursday, Sept. 24. Since then, our competition has picked it up, rewritten a few […]
Spotlight
BAY CHORAL GUILD: Rich Repertoire From an Outstanding Ensemble
From cathedral classics to contemporary master works, the Bay Choral Guild offers a rich and varied repertoire that keeps the timeless experience of choral music alive for Peninsula audiences. Now […]
Stanford
Stanford under fire for using AI to replace Latino man with a black female in promotional photo
Stanford is drawing national attention — and ridicule — after they were caught swapping in a black female student for an Hispanic male student in advertising and banners on campus. […]