Council candidate pushes housing and commercial growth in Belle Haven
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Wonman Lee has pulled papers to run for the District 1 seat on the Menlo Park City Council, saying he wants to address quality-of-life issues in Belle Haven, especially after Meta recently shelved plans for a large-development in the city’s easternmost district.
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Deputies rescue three from capsized boat near Coyote Point
Three people were rescued from San Francisco Bay off San Mateo County after their sailboat capsized.Â
Redwood City voters to decide on rent control in November
Rent control voters will decide in November whether to adopt rent control and expanded tenant protections.Â
The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to place a rent control measure on the Nov. 3 ballot. The multi-faceted ordinance would establish rent…
East Palo Alto recycling plant gets dumped after violations
An East Palo Alto vehicle recycling plant that has been in operation for more than 75 years is set to shutter after the Planning Commission cited ongoing code violations and negative impacts to the environment at a Monday meeting.Â
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Food
Mother-daughter duo roasts Southeast Asian coffee, crafts specialty drinks at this Peninsula farmers market
On Saturdays, an empty parking lot comes to life as a bustling farmers market. Nestled among fresh produce, flaky pastries and flower vendors sits River Phin Coffee Roasters, a specialty Asian coffee booth with a stream of customers.Â
A wine bar and a Coastside brewery’s expansion are bringing new life to downtown Half Moon BayÂ
Half Moon Bay Brewing has opened a second location, while Lab and Hound Wine Bar and Tasting Room is slated for an August debut.
Reef Zaman brings flame-grilled Mediterranean dishes to Redwood City
Redwood City has become something of a hub for Mediterranean cuisine – and its newest restaurant opening is helping to solidify that reputation.
Arts & Culture
Meet the Silicon Valley club where amateur astronomers come to nerd out over the night sky
For over 75 years, Peninsula Astronomical Society has drawn amateur astronomers, curious newcomers and those prone to tilting their heads at the night sky in wonder.
Review: World premiere at TheatreWorks tackles class, bias and rocket science
Geetha Reddy’s “The Employee Dharma Handbook” is a brain-buzzing take on the intersection of culture and work in the 21st century. What’s amazing is that it also manages to be funny.Â
‘All over the map’: Four Shillings Short kicks off U.S. farewell tour in Palo Alto
After years on the road, the well-traveled music duo with local roots plans to settle in Ireland.Â
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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Coach, cowboy and parent, Mario Mendoza Zamora gets his break
Mario Mendoza Zamora will never forget the day when, as a 7-year-old, he first saw cowboys ride through Jack Farrell Park in East Palo Alto. Now, he is carrying on that legacy.
‘I am so sorry’: Former San Carlos mayor allegedly embezzled $2M from clients
A former San Carlos mayor allegedly embezzled more than $2 million from landlords across the Peninsula while operating his property management company, according to two lawsuits filed in San Mateo County Superior Court and obtained by The Almanac.Â
Real Estate
‘We wanted quirky, but not weird’: Remodeling a historic home without losing its charm
What started as a pinprick leak in the tubing of the refrigerator’s ice-maker — a problem that initially seemed minor enough to fix with a fan and some drying — turned into a full-scale kitchen remodel.Â
‘A full-on treasure hunt’: The stories behind Peninsula estate sale finds
Ever wonder what’s inside some of the Peninsula’s most intriguing homes? Estate sales offer a rare peek inside, and the chance to discover one-of-a-kind treasures.
Peninsula tree care: Why are my trees turning brown already?
By mid-July, it’s common to receive questions from Peninsula homeowners asking why their trees are already showing brown leaves, even though summer has only just begun. The good news is that brown foliage doesn’t always signal a tree in decline.…
The Six Fifty
From new Peninsula playgrounds and amenities to Shakespeare in the Park, here’s what summer has in store outdoors
The Six Fifty rounds up outdoor recreation news and happenings for the summer, including the opening of new playgrounds and park amenities, updates on projects and more.
Carving out colors: Redwood City painter and former film animation artist Sandra Keely creates vibrant layered designs
Her exhibition is on view at M Stark Gallery in Half Moon Bay through July 19.
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.
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