The Almanac’s homegrown history: The inside story of chronicling the Midpeninsula for 60 years
On Sept. 8, 1965, the first issue of the Country Almanac appeared in mailboxes all over Portola Valley and Woodside. It was the creation of three women who thought local issues were not getting enough attention.
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Train horn ‘quiet zone’ at Menlo Park border delayed over Palo Alto’s traffic concerns
Palo Altans living near the city’s northernmost Caltrain crossing will have to wait a bit longer for relief from the horn that blares each time a train passes by.
Air quality advisory extended as wildfire smoke impacts Bay Area
The Bay Area Air District extended an air quality advisory until Thursday as wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest is expected to continue to affect the region.
Stanford drops Flock cameras amid national backlash
Stanford University has terminated its contract with Flock Safety, a company whose license plate cameras have prompted backlash from privacy advocates across the nation.
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Food
In Santa Clara’s ‘Donut Wars,’ both sides are proving victorious with long lines at newcomer Randy’s and South Bay institution Stan’s
Social media is calling it the “Donut Wars,” but the opening of Randy’s Donuts near Stan’s Donut Shop in Santa Clara has had an unexpectedly positive result – booming business for both shops and an outpouring of support for the 67-year-old Bay Area institution.
This Peninsula recipe blogger is bringing Japanese craftsmanship to households with their online shop
Fifteen years ago, a Midpeninsula couple launched a blog that’s turned into the largest English language Japanese recipe website in the world. Now they’re selling hard-to-find housewares straight from Japan.
Grill your own A5 wagyu at this new downtown Mountain View restaurant
Yakiniku Ginza is the latest Japanese barbecue spot to open along the Peninsula.
Arts & Culture
What’s up this week: Glam swing music, interactive public art, a festival of new plays and more
Lizzy & The Triggermen bring swanky swing to Filoli, plus, get a sneak peek at new plays in development at TheatreWorks’ New Works Festival, contribute to a public art project or get your very own “customized compliments” and more.
‘Connected Worlds’ traces six decades of Palo Alto’s international friendships through art
Exhibit features art and artifacts from cultural exchanges with 10 sister cities. It runs through Aug. 22 at the Pacific Art League.
Sacred scenes and infinite sounds: Mountain View’s Community School of Music and Arts hosts art reception and concert
Pragati Sharma Mohanty’s mixed-media work and a performance of Indian classical music and dance from renowned artists will be featured at free Aug. 8 event, which also kicks off CSMA’s fall concert series.
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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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.
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
Peninsula home sales: From $780K to $30M, here’s what homes sold for this week
The Peninsula’s housing market showed a sharp divide this week, with luxury sales pushing median sales prices into the double digits in Atherton and Los Altos Hills, while more moderately priced markets saw the bulk of activity.
August gardening on the Peninsula: Tips for harvesting and preserving summer crops while planning your fall garden
August is a busy month in the garden. Learn how to safely preserve tomatoes and herbs, keep plants healthy during hot weather and get a head start on cool-season vegetables.
The dark history behind Woodside’s Moore Road
Woodside’s Moore Road is lined with oak trees, horse paddocks and large homes on multi-acre lots. But more than a century ago, it was the setting for a dark chapter of Midpeninsula history that captured headlines across the country before…
The Six Fifty
8 hotel pools for Silicon Valley staycations
Looking for a poolside getaway, no overnight stay required? Hotels across the Peninsula open their pools to day guests, offering everything from casual swims to lively cabana setups with food and drink service.
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.
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.
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