Menlo Park rejects state accusations, says it followed law in handling of Willow Road high-rise project
In the latest sign of a possible legal showdown, Menlo Park forcefully rejected the state Attorney General’s July 29 allegations that the city violated state housing law in processing the application for a controversial high-rise development at 80 Willow Road.
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City Council Candidate Forum
| Date | Thursday, Oct. 8 |
| Time | 6–7:30 p.m. |
| Location | Menlo Park City Council Chambers 701 Laurel St. Menlo Park |
Join us for an election forum to hear from the candidates for the Menlo Park City Council, where seats representing District 1, 2 and 4 are up for grabs. The event will be livestreamed to YouTube and a recording will be available afterwards.
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Two killed after minivan hits six vehicles in East Palo Alto
Two people were killed in East Palo Alto on Tuesday morning after a van crashed into six vehicles at the intersection of Bay Road and University Avenue, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. The San Mateo County Coroner’s…
National Weather Service issues coastal flood advisory
The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for all bay-front shorelines on the Peninsula through 5 p.m. Thursday, warning of high tides one foot above normal.
County officials seek public input on Dumbarton route between Redwood City and East Palo Alto
The San Mateo County Transit District is seeking public input through October on a planned project to construct a bus-only route and recreation path between Redwood City and East Palo Alto that runs through Menlo Park.
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Food
A historic Peninsula post office is reopening as a fine-dining restaurant from the restaurant group behind The Village Pub and Selby’s
The Old Post Office in Burlingame combines 1940s-inspired fare with architectural flair.
Mr. Pan Bistro brings Taiwanese comfort food to Redwood City
A Cupertino-founded Taiwanese restaurant is bringing its signature Taiwanese braised pork rice and sizzling black pepper beef to Redwood City.
Yutori debuts its highly anticipated Japanese restaurant and bar
The Palo Alto cafe, konbini and marketplace opens its full-service restaurant with modern takes on Japanese dishes.
Arts & Culture
Review: Anatomy of a (very minor) scandal with ‘Private Lives’
Two couples mix, match and rematch in The Pear’s production of a 1930s comedy about divorce that’s no longer risqué but still offers laughs.
What’s up this weekend: Artisans market, fiery jazz, a day at Djerassi, a Silicon Valley-set thriller and more
Find gifts and decor from sustainable sources at FabMo’s Artisans Market, hear jazz that feeds the fire with bassist Hannah Marks, and catch the Sounds of California. Plus, a North Bay congressman shares his new book, a 1980s favorite is…
Arts news: History museum volunteers, theater workshops and more
A Peninsula history museum seeks volunteers, plus community nights for film fans and theater workshops.
Spotlight
What to know about cyclosporiasis
The latest foodborne illness goes by the name cyclosporiasis (sigh-klo-spor-eye-uh-sis). Since the first known case in Michigan in June 2026, the parasitic disease has stricken thousands of people.
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.
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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
Meet the landscape artist blurring the line between indoor rooms and outdoor spaces
Whether it’s a peaceful retreat, a hotspot for entertaining or a fantasy made real, when landscape designer Cevan Forristt takes on a project, he doesn’t just strive to make a garden look nice. He aims to extend his clients’ homes…
What real estate experts expect on the Midpeninsula this fall
The Midpeninsula housing market is heading into fall with low inventory, strong demand and questions about where prices are headed. We asked six local real estate agents what they saw this summer and what they expect to see by Thanksgiving.…
New Mountain View skylight showroom lets the sunshine in
Danish skylight maker VELUX has opened first North American experience center in downtown Mountain View, providing visitors a chance to see skylights, sun tunnels and other products in real-life settings.
The Six Fifty
How a Coastside forest therapy guide is helping people reconnect with nature in Peninsula parks
Wendy Figone leads a regular series of guided therapy walks in partnership with the San Mateo County Parks Foundation.
Meet the ‘Beetlelady’ bringing interactive bug classes to all corners of Silicon Valley
San Mateo resident Stephanie Dole shares her expertise with kids and adults alike, with the goal of helping folks better appreciate the creepy crawlies around us.
20 late summer and fall festivals in Silicon Valley
Some of Silicon Valley’s biggest cultural festivals are held in September and October. Here’s what’s on the calendar.
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