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Caltrans offers weekly updates on Highway 84 closure near WoodsideCaltrans is putting out a new weekly newsletter with updates on repair work to a stretch of Highway 84 near Woodside that's been closed due to landslide damage since March.
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With 600 miles to go, these solar cyclists are hoping for some sunA group of eight cyclists is pedaling, and cruising, toward Los Angeles to raise awareness of solar-powered bikes and sustainable transportation.
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School district's friendly, furry new wellness workersThe bell rings and classroom doors swing open, unleashing a flood of students into the hallways of Hillview Middle School, along with shaggy, four-legged Duke, one of the Menlo Park district's social-emotional learning dogs.
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Six pop-up spots enriching the Peninsula's dining sceneFrom yakitori-grilled skewers prepared at local breweries to regionally ranked tacos in a Redwood City parking lot, there's an abundance of good food being made outside of traditional restaurant spaces on the Peninsula. Here are some places to check out.
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The end of an era as longtime M-A coach and teacher Pam Wimberly retiresPamela Wimberly, Menlo-Atherton High School's athletic director and longtime coach and P.E. teacher who helped shape its athletic program, is retiring after a 55-year career at the school.
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Portola Valley facing higher policing costs in new contractFacing a potentially large increase in costs for contracting with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office for police services, the Portola Valley Town Council opted to extend the current contract through September while town officials negotiate.
With deadline looming, Becker bills on privacy, clean energy advance in state Senate
State Sen. Josh Becker stood apart from most of his Democratic colleagues this week when he opted not to support this year's... Last comment 2 hours ago | 3 comments
Noisy pool heaters force Menlo Park council to confront its own rules on ditching gas-powered appliances
The Menlo Park City Council faced a problem at its May 23 City Council meeting: an environmentally friendly heat pump pool... Last comment on Jun 2, 2023 at 9:12 pm | 4 comments
Want to know what's happening in the local real estate market? Take a look at our interactive charts showing home sales activity in communities along the Midpeninsula for the week of May 22. Friday, May 26, 8:57 AM
Number of homes sold on Peninsula plunges amid mortgage rate increases, inventory shortage
At $20M, Atherton has highest Peninsula home sale for the week of May 15
Upcoming Modern Home Tour opens the doors to some of Peninsula's most ultramodern private residences
Find the highest, lowest sales prices in each Midpeninsula city for the week of May 1
With remote work here to stay, commute distance is no longer a top priority for homebuyers
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
Marriage Interview #17: They Renew Their Vows Every 5 Years
Jun 5, 2023 | 2 comments
The Food Party!
by Laura Stec
Tree Walk: Edible Urban Forest - July 8
Jun 3, 2023 | 2 comments
Peninsula Foodist
by The Peninsula Foodist
New artisanal croissant shop debuts in Santa Clara
Jun 2, 2023 | 1 comment
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
How quickly will we electrify our homes?
May 28, 2023 | 13 comments
This week, a Menlo Park Boy Scout troop plants flags for Memorial Day, Portola Valley honors two longtime town volunteers and Sacred Heart in Atherton sends a record number of students to play intercollegiate sports. Monday, 5:13 PM
Friends of man killed in Highway 101 crash remember him as supportive, kind
PG&E's San Mateo County power shutoff drill focuses on circuits in Menlo Park and Half Moon Bay
With 600 miles to go, these solar cyclists are hoping for some sun
Caltrans offers signups for weekly updates on Highway 84 closure near Woodside
Opinion: An open letter to students on mental health
Letters to the editor for June 2
Project Cornerstone brings community together to help children become thriving adults
From yakitori-grilled skewers prepared at local breweries to regionally ranked tacos in a Redwood City parking lot, there's an abundance of good food being made outside of traditional restaurant spaces on the Peninsula. Thursday, 9:53 AM
Renovations further delay Stanford Theatre reopening
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley postpones world premiere of musical slated to open this summer
Summer movie preview: Blockbusters and Barbie rule the screen
Local artist Eric Lopez celebrates Redwood City in dual portraits
Film favorites and plenty of dramatic new ideas on tap in theater companies' plans for 2023-24
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