Mountain View looks to place ‘non-controversial’ City Charter update on November ballot
Mountain View residents could see on their November ballots an option to approve changes to the city’s foundational contract, the City Charter.
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Longtime Mountain View hardware store to close after 50+ years
Blossom True Value Hardware, an eclectic local store that has served the Mountain View community for over half a century, plans to close this summer.
Obituaries: Local residents who died recently
Local residents who died recently include Daniel Hachigian, Carl Stanford Treichel and Sara White.
Mountain View planning commission backs major rowhouse project, despite misgivings
Large rowhouse developments are a rarity in Mountain View but that could change soon as a developer is seeking to build nearly 200 rowhomes in East Whisman.
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Food
Esteemed Bay Area chef to debut upscale Mexican restaurant, Amado
At Amado, not only does the food tell a story, but the plates do as well. The soon-to-open downtown Burlingame restaurant is a love note to Mexican cuisine, offering hard-to-find ancestral dishes, including seven mole variations from various regions.
Team behind Los Altos omakase restaurant to debut matcha cafe in downtown Palo Alto
Mountain View resident Daiji Uehara is no stranger to Japanese fine-dining. He’s the founder of Daiji Yacht Club and the chef-owner of Hiroshi in Los Altos. But later this month, he’s debuting a casual, more affordable concept: a Japanese cafe…
Haven’t yet booked Valentine’s dinner? These Peninsula spots still have reservations available
If you’re stumped on where to dine for Valentine’s Day, check out this list of Peninsula restaurants offering prix fixe menus and themed specials. But be warned – Valentine’s reservations are quickly filling up, so snag your spot while you…
Arts & Culture
History is a living experience at Domini Hoskins Black History Museum
The Redwood City museum is a still-growing project that has filled a 22,000-square-foot storefront with memorabilia, artifacts, books, photos and collectibles highlighting many different aspects of Black history.
What’s up this week: Mardi Gras with Cyril Neville, a dance collaboration about love and more
This week, celebrate Mardi Gras one day early with New Orleans musician Cyril Neville, celebrate love with Peninsula Lively Arts and other Bay Area dance companies and catch a jazzy Valentine’s concert. Plus, West Bay Opera goes Biblical, five mystery…
Make a Super Bowl weekend game plan with these Peninsula football festivities
Gear up for the big game with The Six Fifty’s guide to watch parties, special events and discounts.
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,…
Community Calendar
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Mountain View nonprofit forgoes federal funding, rather than compromise values
The Community Services Agency in Mountain View is opting to forgo some of its federal funding, rather than compromise its commitment to serving all those in need, the nonprofit announced recently.
Amid immigration crackdown, Mountain View discovers unauthorized access to license plate data
Despite repeated assurances of strict protocols and privacy safeguards, the Mountain View Police Department disclosed this week that it had inadvertently violated its own policies and allowed hundreds of unauthorized law enforcement agencies to search information captured by the city’s…
Real Estate
Mountain View in top 10 U.S. cities for highest property tax bills
Mountain View ranks No. 8 in the nation when it comes to median property taxes paid, according to a new analysis by Construction Coverage.
Atherton home sells for $10.5M, then lists for $48K/month
Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside.
February tips for your Peninsula garden: Grafting basics, planting summer seeds, managing weeds
Did you know that most fruit trees are grafted? Grafting is a technique where tissues from two compatible plants are joined so that they can grow together. Find out how to graft your own trees.
The Six Fifty
Our guide to Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day happenings around Silicon Valley
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day, there’s no shortage of festivities on the Peninsula throughout the first half of February.
Ring in the Lunar New Year in Silicon Valley with lion dances, festivals and special events
The official start of the Lunar New Year is Feb. 17, but celebrations in Silicon Valley begin in earnest Jan. 24 and stretch through the end of February. Here’s our guide to celebrating on the Peninsula.
From grazing cattle to soaring redwoods and panoramic views of the coast, a new network of trails offers unprecedented access at a Peninsula preserve
Four new multiuse trails have opened in the 6,500-acre La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve located above Woodside and Portola Valley. The 6 miles of additions link up to existing trails and lace through the center of the preserve across…
