Portola Valley honors historian Nancy Lund with Founders’ Award
Nancy Lund is well known for her role as Portola Valley’s historian, but did you know that she’s also an author and a former educator? In recognition of her 50 years of civic, educational and historical contributions to the town, the Portola Valley Town Council presented Lund with the Founder’s Award on Feb. 25.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday blocked California’s ban on schools outing transgender students to their parents without the student’s approval.
High school district and Atherton pay $560K to settle student’s lawsuit
The town of Atherton and the local high school district are spending more than half a million dollars to settle a student’s lawsuit over allegations that police used excessive force when arresting him.
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Food
Mia’s Paletería y Nevería brings hard-to-find Mexican treats to Mountain View
Mia’s Paletería y Nevería, which directly translates to “Mia’s popsicle and ice cream store,” held its grand opening in November. Its ice cream reflects a Mexican palate that showcases unique flavors you would not find at most of your local grocery stores or favorite ice cream shops.
Meet 3 woman-owned small businesses bringing globally inspired treats to the Peninsula
These under-the-radar bakeries are far from vanilla. This Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting three woman-owned small businesses baking up big and bold global flavors.
This pioneering sushi chef’s final venture may be the newest omakase restaurant to land in Mountain View
Masaki Sasaki is a legend in the Bay Area omakase scene. Known as Chef Masa, his Michelin-starred restaurant Maruya was the first to introduce the style of dining to San Francisco in 2013. Sasaki, now 68 years old, will open his…
Arts & Culture
Here’s how to celebrate Women’s History Month in Silicon Valley
Women’s History Month festivities include art exhibits, concerts, book club meetups, author and art talks, craft activities and more events for adults and kids.
Unique album release show takes special ‘measures’
Peninsula musicians Alex and Maya Valdivia will release their new album at a show that’s part of a joint project with Fuse Theatre featuring art inspired by the album’s songs. The show takes place March 13 in Redwood City.
What’s up this weekend: ‘Songs for a New World,’ BoDeans and more
This weekend: A musical about life’s big moments; alternative rockers mark their 40th anniversary; ethereal art; an evening of “transatlantic jazz” and more.
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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Charged with child sex abuse, East Palo Alto employee gets character reference from council member
A former East Palo Alto city employee allegedly molested and supplied drugs repeatedly to a 13-year-old he met while working for the city, according to San Mateo County prosecutors in newly obtained court documents that include a character reference by…
Woodside town manager behind scathing report asked town to buy out his contract
Did Woodside’s town manager demand a $400,000 payout in exchange for quashing a scathing list of complaints against Town Council members? Or was Jason Ledbetter just asking for a partial buyout of his contract? These are among the claims currently…
Real Estate
March tips for your Peninsula garden: Soil prep, frost damage and growing carrots in heavy clay
Now is a good time to plant carrots. Carrots thrive in cool weather and can be planted before the final frost of spring. Early planting leads to sweeter, crisper harvests. If you have a light, fluffy soil, perhaps in a…
Leaf bumps on your Midpeninsula oak? Here’s what to know
If you’ve noticed unusual bumps that look like tiny “horns” or brown spots on the leaves of your oak tree this winter, you’re not imagining it. Many residents in the region are seeing a higher population of tiny gall wasps,…
In 1950, Palo Alto’s Lawrence Tract redefined who could live where
Lined with trees and modest one-story homes, Lawrence Lane in Midtown Palo Alto may look like a typical 1950s neighborhood today, but when construction on the first homes began on Feb. 23, 1950, the subdivision made headlines. The 6-acre, 25-home…
The Six Fifty
Where to chase waterfalls and hike among green hillsides after the wet Peninsula weather
Soak in the late winter and early spring sights and sounds with The Six Fifty’s guide to post-rain hot spots.
Downtown Sunnyvale developments: Where to play, dine and unwind in a transforming Silicon Valley corridor
What comes to mind when you think of downtown Sunnyvale? For many locals, downtown is synonymous with Murphy Avenue, the Heritage District’s character-filled block of restaurants, small businesses and historic buildings.
Nature events, reopenings and more: Here’s the latest outdoor recreation news around Silicon Valley
Just because it’s a little chillier outside doesn’t mean you can’t bundle up and spend time moving and learning outdoors on the Peninsula.
