Woodside’s investigation finds ‘insufficient evidence’ for all but one of town manager’s explosive allegations
The town of Woodside’s investigation into its town manager Jason Ledbetter has finally been completed — two months after he released a 14-page whistleblower report detailing allegations of housing element coverups and discrimination among Town Council members.
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Hells Angels member reaches plea deal in fatal punch case at Shoreline Amphitheatre
A Hells Angels member is looking at several years in state prison for punching a man in the back of the head during a Chris Stapleton concert at Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheatre in 2022. The man suffered a traumatic brain…
San Mateo County first in Bay Area to ban sale of kratom
San Mateo County on Tuesday became the first county in the Bay Area to ban the sale of kratom, a substance that state health officials say has been found to cause harm and addiction. “There are known health risks due…
Judge sinks TIDE Rising’s lawsuit against high school district
On Monday, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Sequoia Union High School District filed by parents of TIDE Academy students hoping to block the closing of the Menlo Park school.
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Food
2 restaurant weeks begin along the Peninsula
If you’ve been debating whether to dine out in the coming weeks, it may be excellent timing to do so. Two restaurant weeks are coming soon to the Peninsula: The inaugural Flavors of the Peninsula is Thursday to May 3 with more than 130 participating restaurants, and in Redwood City, Marsh Manor Shopping Center’s second annual…
These 8 new eateries are coming to downtown Palo Alto
Downtown Palo Alto’s dining scene is constantly shifting, with old businesses shuttering and new ones moving in. With recent closures of popular restaurants such as Son & Garden and Sushirrito, new eateries are set to take their place. Here are…
Chez TJ closes after 40+ years serving Mountain View
The former Michelin-star restaurant in Mountain View, Chez TJ, closed its doors on Tuesday after a long culinary run that launched the careers of world-renowned chefs and put the city on the map as a fine dining destination.
Arts & Culture
Independent Bookstore Day brings giveaways, exclusive literary items and author talks to Silicon Valley shops
This year, additional Independent Bookstore Day events include a “Bridgerton”-themed weekend at A Novel Affair in Los Altos, a sip and shop at Peninsula Books and literary trivia at Kepler’s.
What’s up this week: Author Rebecca Solnit, ‘Frozen,’ Molly Tuttle and more
This week, author Rebecca Solnit is at Kepler’s; “Frozen” brings wintry charm to Palo Alto Players; and Palo Alto-raised Grammy winner Molly Tuttle is back at The Guild. Plus, a new composition honoring endangered animals, a genre-spanning band in Redwood…
Review: In reimagining classical epic, ‘Anon(ymous)’ casts too wide a net
The Pear Theatre offers strong performances in visually captivating production of flawed script.
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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YouTube ‘auditor’ provoked, pepper-sprayed shopper at Mountain View Costco, police say
Mountain View police arrested a Southern California YouTuber for blasting pepper spray at a man outside Mountain View’s Costco. He was with a group of “First Amendment auditors,” one of whom is being sued for pepper-spraying a man in downtown…
Google unveils historic restoration of Hangar One in Mountain View
Once reduced to a skeletal frame, a massive landmark visible from U.S. Highway 101 has been restored to its original form minus the toxic chemicals that made it too dangerous to inhabit for decades.
Real Estate
Shaping nature: The legacy of trailblazing landscape architect Mary Gordon
Long before computer-generated plans and digital renderings became the norm, Palo Alto landscape architect Mary Gordon drew her gardens by hand — shaping curves with a practiced eye and an instinct for nature that no ruler could replicate. It was…
Glass ‘treehouse’ and historic logging-era estate among unique Peninsula homes recently sold (or on the market)
The Midpeninsula has no shortage of seriously unique homes. From a historic modern “treehouse” perched among oaks and redwoods in Palo Alto to a historic Victorian with logging-era roots, these one-of-a-kind properties – whether because of their price, unusual design…
Spotting salt damage: A guide to protecting your Peninsula trees
Much of the Midpeninsula’s soil contains naturally occurring salt, a result of its proximity to the San Francisco Bay, which can quietly damage trees over time. Coastal flooding, storm surge and even the use of recycled irrigation water can introduce…
The Six Fifty
From upgrades at landmark parks to events in nature, here’s what’s happening outside in Silicon Valley this spring
Get the inside scoop on the outdoors with The Six Fifty’s latest roundup of parks and recreation happenings.
Año Nuevo’s iconic elephant seal viewing areas are reopening after a bird flu outbreak. Scientists have been hard at work the entire time
At its onset, no one knew how the bird flu would progress in the northern elephant seals at Año Nuevo, but this week, officials announced the reserve’s elephant seal viewing areas will reopen on Saturday, just a month and a…
Free in Silicon Valley: Where to find clothing and book swaps, fix-it clinics, plant exchanges and more
Swapping and sharing goods and skills is not only an environmentally friendly practice – it’s also a social and fun one.
