Warm spell to grip Bay Area as heat risk grows later this week
Temperatures across the San Francisco Bay Area will remain near to slightly above normal on Tuesday before a longer stretch of warm weather begins midweek, forecasters said.
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Cops offer a crash course in real world policing at Menlo Park’s community academy
“Taser! Taser! Taser!” people yelled as many of them deployed a yellow Taser for the first time. At one of the final sessions in Menlo Park’s Community Police Academy, participants got a hands-on lesson in law enforcement tools.
Community briefs: La Entrada field, Rock ‘N’ Read and drainage project delays in Woodside
Las Lomitas Elementary School District and the city of Menlo Park seek input on the modernization of La Entrada Field, volunteers are needed for the Ravenswood district’s Rock ‘N’ Read Lunch Club and roadwork will cause minor delays on Old…
Portola Valley honors historian Nancy Lund with Founders’ Award
Nancy Lund is well known for her role as Portola Valley’s historian, but did you know that she’s also an author and a former educator? In recognition of her 50 years of civic, educational and historical contributions to the town,…
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Food
St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Here are 20 Silicon Valley events and specials for some good craic
Raise a pint of green beer and chow down on a plate of corned beef and cabbage this St. Patrick’s Day at various restaurants and pubs along the Peninsula. Here’s where to find live Irish music, Irish dancing and plentiful food and drink specials. Sláinte!
Mazra San Bruno reopens after 2-year renovation
After a two-year renovation, the highly anticipated Mazra San Bruno has finally reopened. The causal Mediterranean restaurant was founded by brothers Saif and Jordan Makableh in 2020 and quickly gained a reputation for its affordable, high-quality dishes and stunning ambiance.
Mia’s Paletería y Nevería brings hard-to-find Mexican treats to Mountain View
Mia’s Paletería y Nevería, which directly translates to “Mia’s popsicle and ice cream store,” held its grand opening in November. Its ice cream reflects a Mexican palate that showcases unique flavors you would not find at most of your local…
Arts & Culture
Review: ‘Primary Trust’ plays heart-restoring mind games
TheatreWorks has given Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer-winning play an imaginative telling that tickles all the feels as well as working out the cerebellum and the empathy muscles. “Primary Trust” runs through March 29 in Palo Alto.
Here’s how to celebrate Women’s History Month in Silicon Valley
Women’s History Month festivities include art exhibits, concerts, book club meetups, author and art talks, craft activities and more events for adults and kids.
Unique album release show takes special ‘measures’
Peninsula musicians Alex and Maya Valdivia will release their new album at a show that’s part of a joint project with Fuse Theatre featuring art inspired by the album’s songs. The show takes place March 13 in Redwood City.
Spotlight
Changing diet to generate a healthier microbiome and a healthy individual
Stanford microbiologists Justin and Erica Sonnenburg are working to understand the complex microbial community that resides within the human gut and its potential for helping people live healthier, longer lives.
Ivy League mentorship for college applications and career foundations through meaningful projects
Path Mentors was born out of dissatisfaction with the toxic high-pressure environment that college admissions has created. Founded in 2019 by Columbia graduates, the Path Mentors’ team of nearly 100 mentors from a wide range of professions including technology, finance,…
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Charged with child sex abuse, East Palo Alto employee gets character reference from council member
A former East Palo Alto city employee allegedly molested and supplied drugs repeatedly to a 13-year-old he met while working for the city, according to San Mateo County prosecutors in newly obtained court documents that include a character reference by…
Woodside town manager behind scathing report asked town to buy out his contract
Did Woodside’s town manager demand a $400,000 payout in exchange for quashing a scathing list of complaints against Town Council members? Or was Jason Ledbetter just asking for a partial buyout of his contract? These are among the claims currently…
Real Estate
Peninsula spring home & garden guide: Wildflower hikes, garden tours, green homes — and more
Whether you’re looking to tour a historic garden, learn some gardening skills or explore local flora and fauna, you’ll find plenty of opportunities on the Peninsula. Check out our March home & garden events calendar.
March tips for your Peninsula garden: Soil prep, frost damage and growing carrots in heavy clay
Now is a good time to plant carrots. Carrots thrive in cool weather and can be planted before the final frost of spring. Early planting leads to sweeter, crisper harvests. If you have a light, fluffy soil, perhaps in a…
Leaf bumps on your Midpeninsula oak? Here’s what to know
If you’ve noticed unusual bumps that look like tiny “horns” or brown spots on the leaves of your oak tree this winter, you’re not imagining it. Many residents in the region are seeing a higher population of tiny gall wasps,…
The Six Fifty
Where to chase waterfalls and hike among green hillsides after the wet Peninsula weather
Soak in the late winter and early spring sights and sounds with The Six Fifty’s guide to post-rain hot spots.
Downtown Sunnyvale developments: Where to play, dine and unwind in a transforming Silicon Valley corridor
What comes to mind when you think of downtown Sunnyvale? For many locals, downtown is synonymous with Murphy Avenue, the Heritage District’s character-filled block of restaurants, small businesses and historic buildings.
Nature events, reopenings and more: Here’s the latest outdoor recreation news around Silicon Valley
Just because it’s a little chillier outside doesn’t mean you can’t bundle up and spend time moving and learning outdoors on the Peninsula.
