Sequoia district’s youngest incumbent drops out of board race, endorses opponent
The school board race for the Sequoia Union High School District has lost a candidate. In a joint statement, incumbent Sathvik Nori announced he will not seek reelection and endorsed his opponent Michael Dekshenieks.
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Community briefs: PV Palooza and recruitment for Atherton committees
In Community Briefs this week, Portola Valley holds its fifth annual PV Palooza summer music festival on Saturday, and the town of Atherton is seeking volunteers to serve on a slew of committees.
Details disclosed on Avenue Liquor deaths and fire
The 25-page fire investigation report from the Redwood City Fire Department about the incident on Nov. 3, 2025 reveals why investigators determined longtime store manager, Benigno “Benny” Nuguid Pare, intentionally started the fire.
Measure N asks voters to make Portola Valley a charter town
In November, Portola Valley voters will decide whether their small town will adopt a charter, an initiative aimed at increasing revenue through a real property transfer tax. If approved, Measure N would establish a tax of $10 per $1,000 of…
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Food
Avenidas and La Comida to host foodie fundraiser to support older adults
Palo Alto nonprofits Avenidas and La Comida are coming together to host Flavors of Palo Alto, a food-filled fundraiser in support of programs for older adults.
Stanford alum opens protein-forward Palo Alto Thai restaurant
HolyShred is a fast-casual Thai restaurant located in the former Siam Fine Thai space on El Camino.
Simiz Kai Lelei brings Tongan and Samoan flavors to East Palo Alto and beyond
The family-run eatery serves “Poly Plates” rooted in tradition, community and a taste of the Pacific.
Arts & Culture
What’s up this week: ‘The Revolutionists,’ Portola Valley music festival, ‘The World’s Worst Mom’ and more
This week, four women imagine a better future in “The Revolutionists” and 30 local musical acts take the stage in Portola Valley. Plus, Train Day in Los Altos, a Redwood City cafe’s benefit concert and more.
Bay Area singer-songwriter’s novel inspirations
Musician Matt Jaffe will perform at The Guild Theatre Aug. 28, opening for Bob Schneider.
Indie bookstore to host first kids’ podcast fest on Aug. 30
The Reading Bug in San Carlos has hosted its own children’s podcast for eight years. Now, owner Lauren Savage is bringing together other kids’ podcasters for the family-run independent bookstore’s first Kids Pod Fest on Aug. 30.
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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Friends, family remember Jakub Solovsky, cyclist killed in Woodside head-on collision
Larry Abrahams remembers the rainy day that was the last time he rode with East Palo Alto resident Jakub Solovsky, a member of Western Wheelers who died July 11 in a head-on collision on Skyline Boulevard.
Firefighters rescue lost dog found swimming in the Bay
Almost two weeks after it went missing, Menlo Park firefighters saved a pet that was spotted frantically dog-paddling in the San Francisco Bay.
Real Estate
What $217K gets you in Palo Alto: A condo where an 1840s adobe once stood
A Palo Alto condo sold for $270,000 on the site of an adobe that dates to the 1840s and once served as a social hub for the area. Find out what else recently changed hands across the Midpeninsula. Each week,…
Meet the teen building miniature ecosystems on the Peninsula
A local teen is bringing miniature ecosystems to the Peninsula through terrarium workshops, aquarium installations and educational programs. Learn how his nonprofit is helping people bring a little nature indoors and get tips for creating your own terrarium at home.
Former home of famed mountaineer sells for $21.7M in Old Palo Alto
This week, 34 homes sold across the Midpeninsula, with prices ranging from $760,000 in East Palo Alto to $21.9 million in Atherton. We also take a closer look at a $21.7 million Palo Alto property with an unusually large lot…
The Six Fifty
A new beach park has debuted on the San Mateo County coast. Here’s what to know before you go
Known for its dramatic sandstone cliffs and panoramic ocean views, Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach is a new recreation destination south of Half Moon Bay.
Shop sustainably at this curated secondhand fashion pop-up on the Peninsula
Friends with Denim holds public sales in a variety of locations, where shoppers can hunt for fashion treasures at affordable prices and save them from the waste stream. Multiple vendors participate in each sale, and no two events are the…
Peninsula Outdoor Painters find art, nature and community in the open air
Founded nearly 50 years ago, the Silicon Valley club brings together outdoor enthusiasts and artists of all skill levels at local parks, beaches and preserves.
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