Santa Clara County
Sheriff’s candidate charged with perjury
By the Daily Post staff An unsuccessful candidate for Santa Clara County Sheriff — who pledged to be “the supreme keeper of the peace and the people’s protector” if elected […]
Palo Alto
PE teacher arrested for alleged sex assault of middle school student
By the Daily Post staff Palo Alto police arrested a physical education teacher this afternoon (June 15) on an arrest warrant charging him with sexually assaulting a sixth-grade female student […]
Palo Alto
Two charged in robbery of Cal Ave. smoke shop
By the Daily Post staff Two men who were allegedly part of a group of smash-and-grab robbers that hit stores throughout the Bay Area have been charged in the robbery […]
East Palo Alto
Teenager dies in shooting
A 15-year-old boy died in a shooting last night in East Palo Alto, according to police. ShotSpotter, the system that picks up the sound of gunfire in East Palo Alto, […]
Palo Alto
Council negotiating tax with businesses
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Mayor Pat Burt said tonight (June 13) that he will appoint a committee of council members to negotiate with business leaders in Palo Alto […]
Palo Alto
Romanians, Chileans tied to heists
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Two crews of retail thieves — one saying they are Romanian and the other carrying Chilean IDs — have been arrested after stealing […]
In the news
Get ready for power outages, PG&E warns
PG&E is encouraging customers around the Bay Area to prepare for excessive heat tomorrow (June 10) that could contribute to power outages. PG&E spokeswoman Tamar Sarkissian said that this could […]
Palo Alto
Police looking for additional victims of doctor accused of sex crimes
By the Daily Post staff Palo Alto police today (June 9) said they were looking for additional victims of a local doctor who was arrested in December on suspicion of […]
Santa Clara County
Palo Alto chief is top vote-getter in sheriff’s race, will go to November runoff
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto police Chief Bob Jonsen — who raised less money, earned fewer endorsements and entered the race later than his top opponent — […]
Palo Alto
City Council expands restrictions on removing trees
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council voted tonight (June 6) to nearly triple the number of trees that can’t be removed by property owners. The city […]
Palo Alto
Council approves Castilleja’s expansion plan after years of controversy
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council tonight (June 6) approved Castilleja School’s permit to renovate its campus, build an underground garage and enroll more students. It […]
In the news
Daily Post Voter Guide
Here’s some of the stories the Daily Post has printed about candidates and issues in the June 7 primary. —————— SANTA CLARA COUNTY —————— Sheriff Candidate Profile: Wrongfully arrested when […]
San Mateo County
Board of Supervisors candidate arrested for DUI; crashes new Cadillac
This story was originally printed in Thursday’s Daily Post. To get all of the local news first, pick up the Post in the mornings at 1,000 Mid-Peninsula locations. BY EMILY […]
San Mateo County
More than $2 million pours into House race to replace Speier
BY EMILY MIBACHDaily Post Staff Writer Over $2 million has flowed into the coffers of the four candidates running to replace retiring Congresswoman Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, with Assemblyman Kevin […]
San Mateo County
Assessor-Clerk-Recorder candidate facing two IRS liens
BY EMILY MIBACHDaily Post Staff Writer A candidate for San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer has two IRS liens against his property, according to public records. David […]
Palo Alto
Last call for The Old Pro
This story was first printed in Thursday’s Daily Post. If you don’t want to miss any local news, pick up the Post in the mornings at 1,000 Mid-Peninsula locations. BY […]
Facebook
Sheryl Sandberg, longtime No. 2 exec at Facebook, steps down
Sheryl Sandberg, the No. 2 executive at Facebook owner Meta, is stepping down. Sandberg has served as chief operating officer at the social media giant for 14 years. She joined […]
Redwood City
Teens causing problems in Courthouse Square area, hassling people and shooting off fireworks
BY EMILY MIBACHDaily Post Staff Writer As some attendees of an event at Redwood City’s Fox Theater featuring Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai began to leave, the theater’s manager advised them […]
Stanford
Stanford neighborhood protected from more homes
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHTDaily Post Staff Writer The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is preventing Stanford from filling in a neighborhood after residents said they wanted to preserve its rural […]
Opinion
OPINION: City won’t correct false information
OPINION BY DAVE PRICEDaily Post Editor The city of Palo Alto unwittingly or intentionally is getting its facts wrong about the encryption of police radios.For 70 years, cities in California […]