Palo Alto
Victim identified in fatal San Antonio Road crash
A 53-year-old man died June 25 after crashing his pickup truck into a tree on San Antonio Road in Palo Alto, police said. Killed was Amado Cortez Peralta of Mountain […]
San Carlos
Council wants to change the mix of retailers on Laurel Street
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZDaily Post Staff Writer A barbershop, a pet store or gym might be in the future for San Carlos’ Laurel Street if city council members have their way. […]
San Mateo County
Sheriff questioned about $600,000 TV, $74,000 conference room table
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San Mateo County
Board approves sheriff’s removal, she’s not out yet
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors this morning (June 24) unanimously voted to fire Sheriff Christina Corpus. But Corpus wasn’t handed a cardboard box or escorted out of the […]
San Mateo County
Trainee corrections officer, with a month on the job, found dead inmate
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer A San Mateo County trainee, who had only been on the job for a month and was working overtime, discovered an inmate — […]
Mountain View
Suspect caught in child sex sting attempts to discredit detective
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A man who allegedly tried to meet up with a 13-year-old girl is looking to discredit the former Mountain View police detective who arrested […]
Santa Clara County
Longtime Santa Clara County Assessor to retire
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone announced today (June 23) that he is stepping down after 30 years, setting up a special election to […]
Caltrain
New Caltrain ticket checkers are slower than the old ones
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Caltrain’s new ticketing technology will make the already difficult job of fare enforcement even more challenging, according to the company that runs the trains. […]
In the news
Bay Area reps says Trump should have consulted with Congress before bombing Iran
Congressional representatives in the Bay Area say President Trump should have consulted with Congress before bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities. “While Israel, the United States, and the world are safer without […]
Palo Alto
Palo Alto utility rates going up 10% on July 1
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council has voted to raise utility rates by $32.70 a month for the average customer, or $392 per year. The largest […]
Sunnyvale
Suspect arrested in Sunnyvale murder
A man suspected of a May homicide in Sunnyvale has been arrested, authorities said. Officers went to the 900 block of S. Wolfe Road on May 29, where they discovered […]
San Mateo County
Sheriff arrives at courthouse where the grand jury is meeting
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, who is battling corruption allegations, arrived at the private door of the San Mateo County Superior Court at the Government Center in Redwood City […]
Palo Alto
Superintendent is creating an ‘advanced diploma’ for high-achieving students
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Superintendent Don Austin is working on an “advanced diploma” program that would allow students to separate academically from their peers as young as fourth […]
Mountain View
Man faked military service to collect benefits
A Mountain View man has confessed to faking military service for years to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars in benefits from his former employer, federal prosecutors said. Omar Naziry, […]
San Mateo County
The assistant sheriff who Corpus tried to fire is working again
Ryan Monaghan, who San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus tried to fire as assistant sheriff after he cooperated with an investigation into the Sheriff’s Office, is now heading a countywide […]
San Mateo County
Deputies union president sues sheriff over false arrest
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZDaily Post Staff Writer Deputies Union President Carlos Tapia is suing San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus for false arrest, discrimination and retaliation. Tapia’s lawsuit also provides a […]
Mountain View
Eye doctor ordered to pay $735,000 for recording women in bathroom
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer A jury has ordered a Mountain View optometrist to pay $735,003 to an employee who sued him for recording her in the bathroom. Dr. […]
Opinion
Opinion: Sheriff is desperately trying to save her job
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus is desperately fighting to keep her job amid corruption allegations. Last week, she ran to court to avoid testifying before the civil grand jury. […]
Palo Alto
Council moves forward on Newell Bridge replacement
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council has hired contractors to replace the Newell Road Bridge, a long-awaited step to protect homes from flooding on San Francisquito […]
Menlo Park
Man convicted of assaulting pregnant girlfriend
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZDaily Post Staff Writer A North Fair Oaks man has been found guilty of attacking and paralyzing his pregnant girlfriend in Menlo Park. Michael Anthony Calkins, 34, was […]