With town’s equestrian culture at risk, Woodside women take the reins
Woodside is known for its strong equestrian culture, but local horse riders say the equestrian spirit is declining among new residents. A number of women in town are working hard to preserve it.
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Local teens launch affordable summer camp for Moffett Field families
Benny Cittadino, a Mountain View High student, founded Camp Moffett, which provides full-day activities for the children of NASA, military and civil service families living on the federal airfield – for only about $25 per day.
Caught in Meta’s shifting plans, Japanese eatery ends 26-year run in Menlo Park
When Joanna Martinez first went to Dashi Japanese Restaurant in Menlo Park 21 years ago, it was bustling. The restaurant, owned by John Bek, was “always packed, always booked.”
Bay Area hosts U.S. knockout stage match in World Cup on Wednesday
The Bay Area will be the center of the soccer universe on Wednesday evening, when the United States men’s national team plays a World Cup knockout stage match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara.
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Food
Spinning Dough’s ube pizza plants permanent Peninsula roots
A Millbrae pizza shop is offering flavors that may be more divisive than pineapple: think blackberry, longanisa and even a vibrant purple ube pie.
How a 30-year-old Mountain View distillery is adapting to survive amid decreasing drinking
Essential Sprits Alambic Distilleries is looking to shift from contract production to cementing a presence at local bars and restaurants.
Michelin removes 6 Peninsula restaurants from its guide
Michelin has removed six Peninsula restaurants from its illustrious guide after Wednesday night’s California awards ceremony in San Diego.
Arts & Culture
Redwood City film fest showcases documentary about Magical Bridge playgrounds
‘Magical Bridge: Kind by Design’ is among the films sharing stories of community at BraveMaker Film Festival, which runs July 8-12.
What’s up this week: Taj Farrant, a quirky look at Stanford matriarch, Chris Stapleton, The Corner Laughers and more
This week, guitar prodigy Taj Farrant performs at The Guild; the Cantor Arts Center delves into the life of Jane Stanford; country star Chris Stapleton plays Shoreline, with special guest Molly Tuttle, and more.
Where to catch free outdoor movie nights around Silicon Valley this summer
This summer, cities across the Peninsula are rolling out giant screens and transforming parks and plazas into open-air cinemas, showcasing free movie screenings ranging from animated family favorites to blockbuster new releases.
Spotlight
This California Delta community is drawing Bay Area homebuyers to the water
Bay Area residents understand the value of open space. That’s why it’s no surprise a private waterfront enclave on the California Delta is drawing homebuyers who are ready for a different kind of life.
Why more Peninsula homeowners are choosing to remodel instead of move
Across the Peninsula, more homeowners are choosing to renovate their existing homes instead of putting them on the market.The trend has become increasingly visible in communities such as Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos and Mountain View, where longtime homeowners…
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UC Berkeley’s plans for massive Moffett space center raise housing concerns
For the better part of a decade, NASA Ames and UC Berkeley have been planning to build a $2 billion space center at Moffett Field, but few details about the massive project have been publicly known. That changed recently with…
Meta halts $3.5B project, leaving Belle Haven empty-handed
For the three decades that Peter Adams has lived in Menlo Park’s Belle Haven neighborhood, he hasn’t had access to basic amenities such as a full-service grocery store. Now, he will have to wait even longer after Meta halted work…
Real Estate
After nearly a century, Los Altos’ Maryknoll Seminary sells for $43M
A century-old Catholic seminary overlooking Interstate 280 in Los Altos has sold for $43 million, marking a new chapter for one of the Peninsula’s most distinctive hillside landmarks.
Peninsula history: Palo Alto’s post office design was too modern for Washington — until a U.S. president stepped in
On June 24, 1932, Palo Alto received approval to build a post office so different from any other in the nation that it almost didn’t happen. While the design fit naturally in Palo Alto among the nearly 100 buildings Clark…
Peninsula homeowners try to cash in on World Cup visitors
For some Peninsula homeowners, the World Cup represented an opportunity to generate extra income by renting out spare rooms, guest houses and entire homes to visiting soccer fans. But while the tournament is drawing visitors to the Bay Area, some…
The Six Fifty
As the Pacifica Pier faces an uncertain fate, its closure has the community that calls it home reeling
Locals and visitors have rallied around Chit Chat Cafe and the city of Pacifica as crews work to stabilize the pier.
Where to find World Cup watch parties, family-friendly festivities and special promos on the Peninsula
Whether you’re a diehard soccer spectator or a casual fan looking to watch games in a fun atmosphere, make it a goal to read up on The Six Fifty’s guide to local World Cup-oriented events to prepare.
The Six Fifty Peninsula Photo Contest entry window is open now. Here’s what you need to know before you submit your pics
Peninsula photographers of all ages and skill levels who live, work or attend school within the 650 area code are invited to submit entries for six different visual categories now through July 3.
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