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Opinion: Time to replace leaf blowers with rakes

June 5, 2023 6:15 am

OPINION By Dave PriceDaily Post Editor The days of the leaf blower are numbered. Atherton has banned gas-powered blowers effective July 1, 2024. In Menlo Park, the Environmental Quality Commission […]

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Opinion: Before adding bike lanes to El Camino, we should answer these questions

June 3, 2023 6:14 pm

OPINION By Dave Price Daily Post Editor Every couple of years, the idea of adding bike lanes to El Camino Real comes up in a Mid-Peninsula city. Mountain View and […]

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Opinion: Everyone expects a tip these days

May 15, 2023 12:43 pm

This was originally printed in the Daily Post on March 13, 2023. OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor I don’t mind tipping for service, having worked once as a […]

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Opinion: Hype about AI is overblown

May 13, 2023 5:36 pm

Opinion By Dave Price Daily Post Editor I wonder whether the artificial intelligence craze, popularized by the new app ChatGPT, is just another gimmick that will fade away in the […]

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Opinion: Politicians have a fun weekend in Wine Country

April 28, 2023 11:55 am

OPINION April 24, 2023 BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor Many elected officials in San Mateo County were living it up over the weekend (April 21-23) at the San Mateo […]

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Opinion: I’m concerned the independent report on the county’s handling of Covid has been delayed. Here’s why

April 22, 2023 2:54 pm

OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor I’m concerned that the independent consulting company Santa Clara County has hired to investigate the county health department’s handling of the Covid pandemic […]

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Opinion: Councilwoman, just obey the law

April 22, 2023 2:41 pm

OPINION By Dave Price Daily Post Editor Palo Alto City Councilwoman Julie Lythcott-Haims is in the middle of another controversy. This time the issue is whether she’s violating the state […]

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Opinion: Stanford’s tarnished reputation hurts the entire community

March 25, 2023 9:55 am

By Dave Price Daily Post Editor What’s the impact of the constant scandals at Stanford? Recently: · President Marc Tessier-Lavigne has been accused of academic dishonesty, an allegation he is […]

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Opinion: Everybody expects a tip nowadays

March 13, 2023 4:33 pm

BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor I don’t mind tipping for service, having worked once as a bartender in what is now called the “hospitality industry.” I understand the concept […]

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Opinion: The San Mateo County Sheriff’s office, where transparency is just a slogan; questions for the new sheriff

March 1, 2023 8:56 pm

BY DAVE PRICEDaily Post Editor Guess which local elected official said this: “Transparency is essential to building trust with our community.” Any guesses? This official then says: “By building an […]

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Opinion: 1. It’s no surprise that farmworkers live in squalid conditions; 2. Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel is taking over local drug dealing

February 5, 2023 2:42 pm

OPINION Jan. 30, 2023 BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor The shootings of seven farmworkers near Half Moon Bay is tragic, and it’s brought attention to the squalid housing in […]

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Opinion: Mayor Kou is on the right track when it comes to senior lunches

January 28, 2023 4:03 pm

Published Jan. 16, 2023 BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor It’s been five years since, La Comida, the nonprofit that feeds lunches to Palo Alto’s seniors was kicked out of […]

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Opinion: 25 years later and a flood-prone bridge hasn’t been replaced

January 21, 2023 9:41 pm

OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor It’s sad leaders of Palo Alto, Menlo Park and East Palo Alto haven’t replaced the Pope-Chaucer Bridge over San Francisquito Creek that caused […]

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Opinion: County Board of Supervisors should re-do hiring of new top executive

November 7, 2022 6:34 am

Opinion BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor The five-member Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has made a mistake by selecting a new county CEO behind closed doors and without […]

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Opinion: Lythcott-Haims shouldn’t be elected to council

October 31, 2022 10:55 am

BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor We’ll come out with our City Council endorsements in a future edition, but one candidate has already shown she shouldn’t get the job. Candidate […]

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Opinion: Lauing, Summa, Veenker for council

October 27, 2022 9:00 am

Opinion of the Daily Post In this campaign, three candidates have emerged from the pack as the best choices for Palo Alto City Council — Ed Lauing, Doria Summa and […]

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Opinion: Segal, Dharap for school board

October 27, 2022 8:59 am

Opinion of the Daily Post In the four-way race for two seats on the Palo Alto school board, newcomer Shana Segal and incumbent Shounak Dharap are the best choices. Shana […]

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Opinion: Yes on K and L, both will benefit city residents

October 17, 2022 4:55 pm

Opinion of the Daily Post The Daily Post recommends a “yes” vote on Measure K, a narrowly focused business tax that’s the product of lengthy negotiations with the business community. […]

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Opinion: Trial of Sheriff Smith makes a mockery of the judicial system

October 8, 2022 4:19 pm

BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor The trial of Sheriff Laurie Smith is a waste of time and money. Smith is accused of corruption — giving gun permits to campaign […]

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Opinion: Candidate for mayor kept public in the dark about $1.8 million in sex harassment payouts

September 29, 2022 3:56 pm

BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor An official who tried to keep the public in the dark about a sewer agency’s $1.8 million in payments in a sexual harassment case […]

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