After burglars broke into their home and damaged a faucet, causing flooding while they were away on vacation, an Atherton couple lost $20,000 in valuables, $1 million in structural repair costs and some of their sense of security.

Menlo Park middle schooler Issac Chen woke up to a sore throat, took a rapid test and was surprised to find he had COVID-19. He's part of a spike at local schools, though data shows case rates are starting to slow among older students.

With a limited number of substitutes and staff members out because of COVID-19, Sequoia Union High School District officials are asking for community and government help.

Looking for the best place to take a stroll? Relax in a park? Find the oldest homes in town? We've got the answers to those questions and more in this year's "Our Neighborhoods" magazine.

We've compiled a list of who can currently get vaccinated in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, plus answers to common questions and links to resources.

Check out our photo essay showing how Midpeninsula residents and workers are coping with the COVID-19 threat that has disrupted our lives.