Palo Alto
Fire erupts in garage of Eichler
By the Daily Post staff Firefighters knocked down a fire in the garage of an Eichler home in south Palo Alto this morning (June 21). Multiple people called 911 to […]
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Palo Alto
Burt: High-speed rail may never come to Peninsula
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto Councilman Pat Burt said yesterday (June 20) that California’s high-speed rail may never come to the Peninsula, which would affect the […]
In the news
11 of 14 cities don’t have approved housing plans — opening the door to big projects
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Developers have an open door to submitting housing projects that exceed city zoning codes in 11 of 14 Mid-Peninsula cities and counties because […]
Obituaries
Margaret Mary ‘O’Kane’ Cohen
January 4, 1934 – June 12, 2023 Palo Alto, CA Margaret Mary ‘O’Kane’ Cohen hailed from across the pond, having been born and raised in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. During what […]
Spotlight
Spangler Mortuaries: Nearly 90 Years of Serving the Community
It’s difficult when a loved one passes on, and that’s why it’s so important to get the help you need when the time comes. The family-owned Spangler Mortuaries has been […]
Spotlight
Marvel Cake: Now Open in Palo Alto
Marvel Cake, the Bay Area bakery famous for their spiral croissants and other delicious creations, has just this month opened a boutique cafe in downtown Palo Alto. Airy and light, […]
In the news
Update: Biden praises Baylands, holds fundraisers
Update, 5 p.m., Monday, June 19 — President Biden arrived at Moffett Field this afternoon on Air Force One and went to the Baylands in Palo Alto to announce $575 million […]
In the news
Newsom proposes rolling back access to police misconduct records
BY TRAN NGUYEN Associated Press Writer Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed an end to public disclosure of investigations of abusive and corrupt police officers, handing the responsibility instead to local […]
San Mateo County
Low-income housing coming to West Menlo Park
This was first published in Friday’s Daily Post. If you don’t want to miss important local news, pick up the Post in the mornings at 1,000 Mid-Peninsula locations. Don’t miss […]
In the news
Tax breaks await seniors
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Homeowners who are over 65 have a short window to apply for exemptions from parcel taxes that show up on their property bills. […]
Menlo Park
Despite surplus, city is considering new taxes
BY EMILY MIBACHDaily Post Staff Writer Menlo Park officials are talking about putting a tax on the 2024 ballot even though the city generated a $28 million surplus last year. […]
Menlo Park
City of Menlo Park runs a $28 million surplus
Originally published May 15, 2023 By Elaine Goodman Daily Post Correspondent Publication: Daily Post (Palo Alto, CA) Page: 1 Word Count: 681 The city of Menlo Park received $110 million […]
Palo Alto
Lythcott-Haims may get an exception to anti-corruption law
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer The Fair Political Practices Commission was sympathetic yesterday (June 15) toward Palo Alto Councilwoman Julie Lythcott-Haims, who is trying to exempt herself from […]
In the news
Update: Las Lomitas school board votes again on new board member
By Emily Mibach Daily Post Staff Writer Update, June 14, 2023 — After a bumpy start, the Las Lomitas School Board yesterday (June 14) officially selected school volunteer Laura Moon […]
Obituaries
Donald Arthur Hayler
October 11, 1938 – May, 10, 2023 Donald Arthur Hayler died in his sleep on May 10, 2023, at 84, in Palo Alto. Don living fully with multiple myeloma for […]
San Mateo County
Motorcyclist going over 100 mph dies on Skyline Blvd.
A motorcyclist was traveling more than 100 mph when he crashed into two other motorcycles on Skyline Boulevard and died this afternoon. The CHP got a call around 4 p.m. […]
In the news
Expert says assumptions about creek were wrong; Pope-Chaucer Bridge can’t be replaced
The Post first published this story in Thursday morning’s edition. An update based on Thursday afternoon’s meeting of the creek authority is on the front page of Friday’s Post. To […]
Obituaries
Grace Chuck
August 1, 1923 — May 29, 2023 Grace Yow Chuck, a longtime Palo Alto resident, has passed away peacefully on May 29th, 2023, at the age of 99. Grace Chuck […]
Redwood City
Lawsuit filed in drag racing crash that left twin girls as orphans
Lawyers have filed a lawsuit on behalf of 8-year-old twin girls whose parents were killed in a crash caused by street racing on El Camino Real in Redwood City. A […]
Obituaries
JoAnn Marie “Matty” Tyson
August 23, 1953 — March 8, 2023 JoAnn Marie (Matty) Tyson, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, “Thea,” and friend, passed away on March 8, 2023, surrounded by her […]