Longtime West Menlo Park eatery Lutticken’s to close after 45 years
A mainstay of West Menlo Park for the past 45 years is closing. Lutticken’s Deli & After 5 Restaurant, will serve its last sandwich at the end of September, Manager Judy Congdon said.
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Sequoia district’s youngest incumbent drops out of board race, endorses opponent
The school board race for the Sequoia Union High School District has lost a candidate. In a joint statement, incumbent Sathvik Nori announced he will not seek reelection and endorsed his opponent Michael Dekshenieks.
‘Hard to believe’: Two Redwood City residents died in Palo Alto motorcycle crashes
Irma Elizabeth Oxlaj-Vargas, 38, died in a motorcycle crash Aug. 20, after authorities say another driver struck her while driving on Highway 101 through East Palo Alto.
Here’s why San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is hiring an ombudsperson
Creating more robust checks and balances for the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has been a top priority for many local residents for years, and Sheriff Ken Binder is trying a new approach: an ombudsperson.
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Food
Avenidas and La Comida to host foodie fundraiser to support older adults
Palo Alto nonprofits Avenidas and La Comida are coming together to host Flavors of Palo Alto, a food-filled fundraiser in support of programs for older adults.
Stanford alum opens protein-forward Palo Alto Thai restaurant
HolyShred is a fast-casual Thai restaurant located in the former Siam Fine Thai space on El Camino.
Simiz Kai Lelei brings Tongan and Samoan flavors to East Palo Alto and beyond
The family-run eatery serves “Poly Plates” rooted in tradition, community and a taste of the Pacific.
Arts & Culture
What’s up this week: ‘The Revolutionists,’ Portola Valley music festival, ‘The World’s Worst Mom’ and more
This week, four women imagine a better future in “The Revolutionists” and 30 local musical acts take the stage in Portola Valley. Plus, Train Day in Los Altos, a Redwood City cafe’s benefit concert and more.
Bay Area singer-songwriter’s novel inspirations
Musician Matt Jaffe will perform at The Guild Theatre Aug. 28, opening for Bob Schneider.
Indie bookstore to host first kids’ podcast fest on Aug. 30Â
The Reading Bug in San Carlos has hosted its own children’s podcast for eight years. Now, owner Lauren Savage is bringing together other kids’ podcasters for the family-run independent bookstore’s first Kids Pod Fest on Aug. 30.
Spotlight
Experience Public Art on Stanford Campus
Stanford’s public art program includes more than 80 works spanning the 19th-21st centuries and reflecting the history, spirit, and dynamism of life on campus.
This California Delta community is drawing Bay Area homebuyers to the water
Bay Area residents understand the value of open space. That’s why it’s no surprise a private waterfront enclave on the California Delta is drawing homebuyers who are ready for a different kind of life.
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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
How Palo Alto’s newest housing projects are testing the limits of what can be built
Palo Alto has long struggled to add enough housing, particularly affordable homes, under some of the region’s most restrictive zoning rules. Six projects now moving through the city’s development pipeline are using state housing laws, new zoning tools and public-private…
What $217K gets you in Palo Alto: A condo where an 1840s adobe once stood
A Palo Alto condo sold for $270,000 on the site of an adobe that dates to the 1840s and once served as a social hub for the area. Find out what else recently changed hands across the Midpeninsula. Each week,…
Meet the teen building miniature ecosystems on the Peninsula
A local teen is bringing miniature ecosystems to the Peninsula through terrarium workshops, aquarium installations and educational programs. Learn how his nonprofit is helping people bring a little nature indoors and get tips for creating your own terrarium at home.
The Six Fifty
A new beach park has debuted on the San Mateo County coast. Here’s what to know before you goÂ
Known for its dramatic sandstone cliffs and panoramic ocean views, Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach is a new recreation destination south of Half Moon Bay.
Shop sustainably at this curated secondhand fashion pop-up on the Peninsula
Friends with Denim holds public sales in a variety of locations, where shoppers can hunt for fashion treasures at affordable prices and save them from the waste stream. Multiple vendors participate in each sale, and no two events are the…
Peninsula Outdoor Painters find art, nature and community in the open air
Founded nearly 50 years ago, the Silicon Valley club brings together outdoor enthusiasts and artists of all skill levels at local parks, beaches and preserves.
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