Report: 49ers head coach was holding cell phone during Palo Alto car crash
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was reportedly holding a cell phone while behind the wheel when the Tesla he was driving crashed head-on into a Mercedes SUV in downtown Palo Alto on July 14, according to records from the California Highway Patrol.
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Police: Man beaten, robbed in Baylands in possible hate crime
A man was attacked and robbed in the Baylands Nature Preserve on Thursday afternoon by three men who reportedly yelled racial epithets and took his wallet, according to Palo Alto police.
Portola Valley puts tax, charter town measure on November ballot
Portola Valley voters will decide whether their town will adopt a charter, paving the way for a new tax on property sales.Â
Bay Area World Cup trafficking operation: 25 arrested, 53 survivors identified
A Bay Area task force identified 53 human trafficking survivors and arrested 25 suspected traffickers during the six matches at Levi’s Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday.
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Food
Former Chez TJ chef lands at new modern cocktail bar and restaurant TRIAL|ERROR in downtown Campbell
TRIAL|ERROR comes from the team behind Los Gatos Soda Works and replaces celebrity chef-helmed Lira.
Makkee Dessert draws long lines for traditional Chinese dessert in downtown Mountain View
From ice cream to patisserie, downtown Mountain View has plenty of options for a sweet treat. But a new spot is specializing in a type of dessert not seen before in the area: bowls of jellies, beans, fruits and other…
How a handmade popsicle stand has built community among cyclists and neighbors in Woodside
Woodside resident Claudia Fung was not happy that cyclists were peeing on her property. So she plotted revenge – and inadvertently became an institution in the Kings Mountain community.Â
Arts & Culture
All about Jane: Cantor Arts Center explores the complex life and mysterious death of Stanford founder
Gilded Age gowns, personal souvenirs and artifacts from around the world tell Stanford matriarch’s story in new exhibition, “Jane! Anything But Plain.”
What’s up this weekend: Americana artist Miko Marks, summer classics concert, Latin jazz tribute, art school open house and more
This weekend, Miko Marks brings stirring Americana to Palo Alto, plus Redwood Symphony’s summer classics; an old-school funk band; a pianist’s Latin jazz tribute and an open house at a school for art and music.
The story’s the thing for Atherton actor Astraea Brown
Brown’s latest role is ‘blank slate’ Jane Doe in quirky, poignant musical ‘Ride the Cyclone.’
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…
Community Calendar
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Firefighters rescue lost dog found swimming in the BayÂ
Almost two weeks after it went missing, Menlo Park firefighters saved a pet that was spotted frantically dog-paddling in the San Francisco Bay.Â
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.
Real Estate
Los Altos Hills villa with rec room, fitness center, theater, wine cellar, 6-car garage sells for $15.2M
Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside. See what sold…
After 6 decades, Midtown Realty remains a Foy family business under new leadership
Midtown Realty has been a Palo Alto fixture since 1958. The longtime family-owned brokerage is entering a new chapter as Patrick Foy takes over from his brother, Tim, with business partner Ryan Eltherington.
At $21.2M, 1922-era Atherton home fetches highest sales price
Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside. See what sold…
The Six Fifty
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.
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.
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