Palo Alto
Burglar drives away with resident’s car
By the Daily Post staff A burglar broke into a Palo Alto home while a woman was sleeping and stole her car, police said. Police are looking for the burglar […]
Palo Alto
Mild Covid variant Omicron arrives in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County health officials said today they’ve received their first report of a case of the Covid variant Omicron, which produces mild or imperceptible symptoms. The case was reported […]
Redwood City
Pop-up Jewish deli coming Sunday
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer A Redwood City woman is hosting an authentic kosher New York deli popup on Sunday (Dec. 12). Ella Potash is spearheading the popup, […]
Palo Alto
In final day of testimony, Holmes rejects claims she misled anyone
Elizabeth Holmes ended her last day on the witness stand today by talking about her vision for Theranos and rejecting claims that she misled anyone. Closing arguments are scheduled for […]
Palo Alto
Rep. Speier endorses Mullin, her former aide
By the Daily Post staff Retiring Congresswoman Jackie Speier today endorsed her former aide, Assemblyman Kevin Mullin, to replace her in Congress in a race that has attracted four other […]
Santa Clara County
Sheriff’s captain settles lawsuit with county in tangled dispute
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer A captain who was let go after an up-and-down 30-year career with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has reached a settlement in […]
Redwood City
Three arrested in armed 7-Eleven robbery
Redwood City police have arrested three suspects in the armed robbery of a Woodside Road 7-Eleven after a police chase that ended in a crash. The trio was spotted by […]
Palo Alto
Council moves ahead with apartment registry and other ideas to help renters
Word Count: 419 BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council has directed City Manager Ed Shikada to write a broad set of policies to protect renters, […]
Palo Alto
Suspects in attempted mass retail burglary released from jail on bond
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Two women who were arrested from a mob that tried to burglarize The RealReal in downtown Palo Alto were released from jail the […]
Palo Alto
Officer and clinician will team up on mental health calls
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer A Palo Alto police officer and a mental health clinician will team up to respond to mental health crises and ongoing issues with […]
Palo Alto
City manager, attorney up for pay raises
Word Count: 308 BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto’s city manager and attorney are up for a raise to bring their salaries to $366,704 and $322,837 respectively, […]
Palo Alto
Former Yahoo CEO’s plans to demolish townhouses for a pool are put on back burner at city hall
This story originally appeared in the print edition of the Daily Post on Nov. 4. If you want to get all of the local news first, pick up the Post […]
East Palo Alto
Update: Judge will allow sexually violent predator to move into East Palo Alto home
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff Writer Update, Dec. 2 — Judge Jeffrey Finigan yesterday (Dec. 1) ruled that a man deemed a “sexually violent predator” can move into a […]
In the news
Holmes weeps during questioning by prosecutor
Elizabeth Holmes, under questioning by prosecutors, struggled today (Nov. 30) to recall key events that led to her facing criminal fraud charges for allegedly fleecing investors and customers of her […]
In the news
Holmes testifies that an abusive Balwani ordered her to “become a new Elizabeth” or risk failure
On her fourth day on the witness stand, Elizabeth Holmes today (Nov. 29) described a yearslong abusive relationship with her business partner and alleged co-conspirator, Sunny Balwani. Holmes, founder and […]
Palo Alto
City gets a wake-up call about hacking and ransomware
BY ELAINE GOODMAN Daily Post Correspondent Despite being a high-profile city that might be an appealing target for hackers, the city of Palo Alto lacks formal procedures for addressing information […]
Palo Alto
Two seriously injured fleeing police after Baylands sideshow
By the Daily Post staff A red Chevy Camaro fleeing an illegal sideshow early this morning near the Palo Alto Baylands sideswiped a patrol car before slamming into a tree, […]
East Palo Alto
Council wants to let tenants buy the homes they’re renting
This story originally appeared in the Nov. 18 print edition of the Daily Post, which is free and can be found at 1,000 Mid-Peninsula locations. If you don’t want to […]
Los Altos
Council majority wants city to help build new theater
Editor’s note: The theater topic is returning to City Council’s agenda on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Go to item 10 to read the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the city and […]
Palo Alto
School district may use lottery to fill middle school
This story was originally printed Nov. 18 in the Daily Post. If you don’t want to miss out on local news, pick up the Post in the mornings at 1,000 […]