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Readers’ Choice 2026
Discover reader-recommended restaurants, shops, services and local businesses in Menlo Park, Woodside, Portola Valley and Atherton.
After transforming Ravenswood’s rundown schools, Will Eger moves on to his next challenge
A decade ago, the roofs of Ravenswood City School District’s campuses were leaking rainwater, students were shivering in chilly classrooms and buildings were falling apart. In 2026, the district is gleaming with new classrooms, playgrounds, football fields and more.
Title pages: Summer reads for everyone
Mysteries, fantasy tales and real-world explorations of writing, history and science are on this season’s reading list.
Los Altos school librarian’s new humorous mystery follows an octogenarian scam victim out for revenge
Palo Alto-raised author Gordon Jack says ‘Poppy Montgomery Gets Even’ celebrates the “joy of the amateur sleuth.” The book is Jack’s debut mystery novel, but he has written several YA books.
What’s up this weekend: Save Ferris, all-star festival finale, vintage computers, pianist Carmen Staaf and more
This weekend, Save Ferris brings ska punk to the Guild; plus jazz festival’s grand finale; a celebration of old-school tech, a youth theater cabaret and more.
Peninsula Outdoor Painters find art, nature and community in the open air
Founded nearly 50 years ago, the Silicon Valley club brings together outdoor enthusiasts and artists of all skill levels at local parks, beaches and preserves.
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