Midpen plans to improve health of La Honda forest by cutting down treesÂ
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District wants to cut down trees as part of the La Honda Forest Health Project, but officials say there’s no cause for concern.
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Volunteers keep watch outside Redwood City jail after reported ICE activity
Around a dozen volunteers were stationed outside Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City on Friday night after two immigration enforcement agents were reported looking for recently released inmates and taking at least one into custody.
Charlotte Reed concedes as Laura Melahn leads Menlo Park District 4 council race
Singer and communications professional Charlotte Reed conceded to Laura Melahn on Nov. 6 after updated election results showed Melahn leading the race for Menlo Park City Council District 4 with 1,199 votes, 61.6% of the vote. Reed had 749 votes…
Menlo Park’s Measure P appears headed for failure
Menlo Park’s Measure P moved closer to defeat as votes continued to be counted from the Nov. 3 election. The latest results, released late on Friday afternoon, Nov. 6, showed 4,237 votes (46.2%), in favor of the measure to 4,939…
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Food
After 27 years in Mountain View, Vaso Azzurro prepares to closeÂ
After service on Wednesday, Vaso Azzurro will no longer be at its longtime address in downtown Mountain View. Michael Sadri said he hopes to reopen Vaso Azzurro in a new space within walking distance of its current location, although no lease has been signed.
New Palo Alto froyo spot draws long lines
The summer’s East Coast froyo craze has finally trickled to the Peninsula with the debut of Yiaya Greek Yogurt.
Abrupt closure of 98-year-old Cook’s Seafood rattles Menlo Park community
For 98 years, Cook’s Seafood provided fresh fish and seafood to Menlo Park and surrounding communities. Its abrupt closure came as a shock to both patrons and its roughly 45 employees across the two restaurants who lost their jobs without…
Arts & Culture
Palo Alto’s Pamela Walsh Gallery shares tales of two cities
‘Bay & Borough’ explores six artists’ reflections on San Francisco and New York City. The show runs through Dec. 10.
Arts news: Digital festival seeks artists, ‘Uncanny Alley’ performance
The city of Palo Alto unveils new public art and seeks artists for the 2027 edition of code:ART, plus a local group co-hosts a virtual reality-based theatrical experience.
Journalist Alexis Madrigal to appear at Stanford
Bay Area journalist and author Alexis Madrigal will be featured in conversation with humanities professor and journalist Adrian Daub Nov. 12.
Spotlight
Forecasting toxic metals
Wildfires can turn natural metals in soil into toxic, airborne particles. Stanford researchers are working to predict where these metals travel and warn people in harm’s way.
Cardinal football is back — here’s what you need to know
New coach, upgraded stadium, standout players and plenty of Cardinal spirit—here’s what to watch this Stanford football 2026 season.
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Humans in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence is alternately billed as the most consequential technology in history or a speculative bubble that will pop and lead to economic chaos. For this project, a collaboration with photojournalist Mark Tuschman, we spoke to local residents and professionals…
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.
Real Estate
Palo Alto’s historic Squire House hits market for $19.9M
The Squire House on University Avenue has stood as one of Palo Alto’s most recognizable residential landmarks for more than a century. Now, the historic white-columned Roman Classic Revival mansion is on the market for $19.9 million. It is the…
Fall home & garden events: Make a holiday centerpiece, learn to compost and moreÂ
From making an owl box to flower-arranging and composting workshops to nature walks and garden tours, explore what’s happening on the Peninsula in November.
San Mateo, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties are state’s priciest housing markets, but not its least affordable
San Mateo County remains California’s most expensive housing market, with buyers needing an annual household income of $578,400 to afford the median-priced home of $2.27 million, according to the California Association of Realtors’ Third Quarter 2026 Housing Affordability report, That’s…
The Six Fifty
Inside a Peninsula Humane Society program supporting rare reptiles and amphibians
Peninsula Humane Society (PHS) does many things for many animals. One very specialized program works to give California species under threat a better chance for survival.
Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history
A midsize Peninsula city that just celebrated its centennial, Belmont offers a rich history and more to discover than meets the eye.
From crafts and ofrendas to live music and dancing, here’s how to celebrate DÃa de los Muertos in Silicon Valley
Remember and celebrate the dead at these festivities now through early November.
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