Local students participate in national walkout
Amid a national day of protest against ICE, on Friday, crowds of students in the Midpeninsula took to the streets and sidewalks, walking out of schools and gathering in Redwood City, Palo Alto and Mountain View.
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Woodside molestation trial may be headed toward mistrial after suicide attempt
The trial of a retired Woodside attorney accused of molesting three young boys may be headed toward a mistrial after his suicide attempt put him on a 14-day involuntary psychiatric hold at Stanford Hospital. Alan Frank Russell is accused of…
District could close TIDE Academy and move its programs to Woodside
More than 100 supporters of TIDE Academy donned their “Keep it 100 for TIDE” shirts and held signs demanding the school board save their school during a Sequoia Union High School District study session on Monday, Jan. 26.
California moves forward with bill to hold federal officers liable for unconstitutional conduct
On Tuesday, legislation introduced by Bay Area lawmakers that would hold federal officers liable for unconstitutional behavior moved forward in the state Legislature.
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Food
The Pro opens in downtown Palo Alto, carrying on a 58-year legacy
A longtime Palo Alto sports bar has been reborn. The Old Pro, a community watering hole since 1964, shuttered in 2022. But on Monday, it reopened with a new look, menu and mascot (and even a podcasting studio), while still paying homage to its predecessor.
Historic Woodside restaurant reopens as flower shop and cafe with Michelin cred chef
Nearly every day for five years, Aubriana Kasper drove by the olive-tinted facade of The Little Store in Woodside. Most recently, the building — identified by an eponymous wood sign celebrating its standing since 1902 — was used as a…
Asian fusion brunch restaurant from former Sweet Maple chef debuts
Nick Yoon is no stranger to Asian fusion brunch. For a decade he was the executive chef of Sweet Maple, crafting sweet and savory Millionaire’s Bacon and chewy matcha mochi waffles. Now, the Korean-born chef is debuting his own Asian…
Arts & Culture
Our guide to Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day happenings around Silicon Valley
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day, there’s no shortage of festivities on the Peninsula throughout the first half of February.
The joy of Jane: Jane Austen Reader’s Theatre group offers free performances in Redwood City
The pleasure of hearing – and sharing – Jane Austen’s singular voice aloud is one of the reasons Peninsula actor Kristin Hall founded Jane Austen Reader’s Theatre, which presents free readings of Austen’s work by local actors at The Yard…
What’s up this weekend: Corey Harris, The Sklar Brothers, Gary Clark Jr. and more
This weekend brings shows by eclectic acoustic guitarist Corey Harris, Grammy-winning blues artist Gary Clark Jr., a concert highlighting African American composers living and historic, a book of letters written by Stanford students throughout the university’s history and identical-twin comedy…
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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Palo Alto tries to rein in Zuckerberg’s Crescent Park expansion
For years, Crescent Park residents have been complaining to the city about incessant construction and zoning violations at a compound constructed by Mark Zuckerberg, who has been buying up homes since 2011. Now, the city is preparing to take action.
Allegations of ‘sexual conduct’ between youth, staff surface at SMC juvenile hall
Reports of “sexual conduct” involving detained youth and a staff member at the San Mateo County juvenile hall surfaced at a recent public commission meeting, as the Probation Department confirmed it has an internal investigation underway. The department’s head said…
Real Estate
Midpeninsula sees drop in overbidding, but 2 markets are bucking the trend
Fewer buyers are paying over asking for single-family homes across much of the Midpeninsula — with a couple of notable exceptions. December sales data released this week by the California Association of Realtors shows that Mountain View and Los Altos…
How to grow a tea garden at home
Nothing beats the satisfaction of having a nice cup of tea – except maybe sipping a custom blend you grew and harvested from your very own garden. The Peninsula is suitable for cultivating many edible plants that can be used…
Exploring Kings Mountain: Redwood forests, ocean vistas – and glamping
This week, we’re highlighting Kings Mountain, an unincorporated community that stretches along Skyline Boulevard in the Santa Cruz Mountains about 5 miles above Woodside. Known for its redwood forests, fern-lined canyons, ocean vistas and distinctive geology, the area stands apart…
The Six Fifty
Ring in the Lunar New Year in Silicon Valley with lion dances, festivals and special events
The official start of the Lunar New Year is Feb. 17, but celebrations in Silicon Valley begin in earnest Jan. 24 and stretch through the end of February. Here’s our guide to celebrating on the Peninsula.
From grazing cattle to soaring redwoods and panoramic views of the coast, a new network of trails offers unprecedented access at a Peninsula preserve
Four new multiuse trails have opened in the 6,500-acre La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve located above Woodside and Portola Valley. The 6 miles of additions link up to existing trails and lace through the center of the preserve across…
Read all about it: Silicon Valley is home to a plethora of book clubs for all kinds of readers
For bibliophiles interested in sharing their enthusiasm for reading with others, book clubs can be a great way of creating community and diving deep into the written word in a friendly, yet organized, way.
