‘A chance to go back in time:’ Atherton Train Station Museum celebrates 150 years of railroad history
The old Atherton train station has been transformed with miniature depictions of another time in Peninsula travel.
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Police arrest man suspected of several auto burglaries in Menlo Park
Menlo Park police officers arrested a Sunnyvale man and recovered stolen property connected to several auto burglaries, the department announced Monday.
Google’s new AI ‘ultimatum’ sparks concern over tech giant’s power in California schools
Google announced last week that if schools opt out of Google’s AI feature, students will lose access to the search engine.
Resident wounded, 3 arrested after gunshots fired near East Palo Alto school
A man and two teens were arrested after shots were fired early Saturday near an East Palo Alto high school and one person was wounded, police said.
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Food
Los Altos coffee brand debuts slow bar residency at Tal Palo
Silicon Valley moves at a fast pace. From grab-and-go coffee shops to drive-thrus, speed is often prioritized in the service industry. But for Amblett, a new pour-over coffee pop-up at Tal Palo in downtown Los Altos, the goal is to be intentionally slow.
Skip the cooking: 7 Peninsula restaurants offering take-home Thanksgiving meals and sides
From fully vegan feasts to upscale turkey dinners, here are seven Peninsula restaurants making Thanksgiving prep easy and convenient.
After 27 years in Mountain View, Vaso Azzurro prepares to close
After service on Wednesday, Vaso Azzurro will no longer be at its longtime address in downtown Mountain View. Michael Sadri said he hopes to reopen Vaso Azzurro in a new space within walking distance of its current location, although no…
Arts & Culture
Palo Alto’s Pamela Walsh Gallery shares tales of two cities
‘Bay & Borough’ explores six artists’ reflections on San Francisco and New York City. The show runs through Dec. 10.
Arts news: Digital festival seeks artists, ‘Uncanny Alley’ performance
The city of Palo Alto unveils new public art and seeks artists for the 2027 edition of code:ART, plus a local group co-hosts a virtual reality-based theatrical experience.
Journalist Alexis Madrigal to appear at Stanford
Bay Area journalist and author Alexis Madrigal will be featured in conversation with humanities professor and journalist Adrian Daub Nov. 12.
Spotlight
Forecasting toxic metals
Wildfires can turn natural metals in soil into toxic, airborne particles. Stanford researchers are working to predict where these metals travel and warn people in harm’s way.
Cardinal football is back — here’s what you need to know
New coach, upgraded stadium, standout players and plenty of Cardinal spirit—here’s what to watch this Stanford football 2026 season.
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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
Palo Alto’s historic Squire House hits market for $19.9M
The Squire House on University Avenue has stood as one of Palo Alto’s most recognizable residential landmarks for more than a century. Now, the historic white-columned Roman Classic Revival mansion is on the market for $19.9 million. It is the…
Fall home & garden events: Make a holiday centerpiece, learn to compost and more
From making an owl box to flower-arranging and composting workshops to nature walks and garden tours, explore what’s happening on the Peninsula in November.
San Mateo, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties are state’s priciest housing markets, but not its least affordable
San Mateo County remains California’s most expensive housing market, with buyers needing an annual household income of $578,400 to afford the median-priced home of $2.27 million, according to the California Association of Realtors’ Third Quarter 2026 Housing Affordability report, That’s…
The Six Fifty
Inside a Peninsula Humane Society program supporting rare reptiles and amphibians
Peninsula Humane Society (PHS) does many things for many animals. One very specialized program works to give California species under threat a better chance for survival.
Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history
A midsize Peninsula city that just celebrated its centennial, Belmont offers a rich history and more to discover than meets the eye.
From crafts and ofrendas to live music and dancing, here’s how to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Silicon Valley
Remember and celebrate the dead at these festivities now through early November.
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