There are more than a dozen new restaurants that have opened or are opening soon on the Peninsula, representing an exciting range of cuisines and a sense of optimism about the local dining world.

Ballot drop boxes opened Oct. 5 throughout San Mateo County for the presidential election, in addition to three in-person vote centers.

From virtual carnivals to neighborhood costume parades, Midpeninsula cities and residents are gearing up for Halloween in creative and safer ways.

Teachers and a cascade of bubbles greeted kindergartners as they filed off the school bus and entered classrooms at Las Lomitas Elementary School in Atherton on Monday.

As you prepare to fill out your ballot for the Nov. 3 election, we're gathered news stories and editorials to help you make an informed decision on local races.

We've compiled a list of local election debates and forums taking place virtually for Midpeninsula voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

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