Demolition underway at Los Altos School District’s ’10th site’ in Mountain View
Years in the making, crews recently began knocking down buildings on an 11.7-acre plot of land within the San Antonio Shopping Center, where the Los Altos School District plans to build a 607-student school.
More Local news
State ballot measure could boost Santa Clara County affordable housing
Santa Clara County may see another funding boost to build more affordable housing—if voters approve a bond measure in November.
After nearly a century, Los Altos’ Maryknoll Seminary sells for $43M
A century-old Catholic seminary overlooking Interstate 280 in Los Altos has sold for $43 million, marking a new chapter for one of the Peninsula’s most distinctive hillside landmarks.
Police search for Mountain View teen missing since Sunday
The Mountain View Police Department is asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen Sunday.
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Food
Spinning Dough’s ube pizza plants permanent Peninsula roots
A Millbrae pizza shop is offering flavors that may be more divisive than pineapple: think blackberry, longanisa and even a vibrant purple ube pie.
How a 30-year-old Mountain View distillery is adapting to survive amid decreasing drinking
Essential Sprits Alambic Distilleries is looking to shift from contract production to cementing a presence at local bars and restaurants.
Michelin removes 6 Peninsula restaurants from its guide
Michelin has removed six Peninsula restaurants from its illustrious guide after Wednesday night’s California awards ceremony in San Diego.
Arts & Culture
Redwood City film fest showcases documentary about Magical Bridge playgrounds
‘Magical Bridge: Kind by Design’ is among the films sharing stories of community at BraveMaker Film Festival, which runs July 8-12.
What’s up this week: Taj Farrant, a quirky look at Stanford matriarch, Chris Stapleton, The Corner Laughers and more
This week, guitar prodigy Taj Farrant performs at The Guild; the Cantor Arts Center delves into the life of Jane Stanford; country star Chris Stapleton plays Shoreline, with special guest Molly Tuttle, and more.
Why medical murals by a Diego Rivera protégé adorn a Peninsula museum
The Palo Alto Museum isn’t expected to open until the fall, but you can already to catch a glimpse of history there, thanks to 17 frescoes artist Victor Arnautoff painted on the building’s exterior.
Spotlight
Local nonprofit offers no-cost home repairs to eligible Mountain View, Los Altos and Palo Alto homeowners
Since 1989 Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP) has been ensuring safe and healthy homes for our neighbors to age in place and live in comfort. RTP offers a variety of repairs, at no cost to eligible homeowners.
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.
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UC Berkeley’s plans for massive Moffett space center raise housing concerns
For the better part of a decade, NASA Ames and UC Berkeley have been planning to build a $2 billion space center at Moffett Field, but few details about the massive project have been publicly known. That changed recently with…
Mountain View teacher housing is 64% full, over a year after opening
Despite struggling to fill the units since its inception, the Mountain View Whisman School District’s staff housing project is expected to run a profit in the next fiscal year.
Real Estate
Peninsula history: Palo Alto’s post office design was too modern for Washington — until a U.S. president stepped in
On June 24, 1932, Palo Alto received approval to build a post office so different from any other in the nation that it almost didn’t happen. While the design fit naturally in Palo Alto among the nearly 100 buildings Clark…
Peninsula homeowners try to cash in on World Cup visitors
For some Peninsula homeowners, the World Cup represented an opportunity to generate extra income by renting out spare rooms, guest houses and entire homes to visiting soccer fans. But while the tournament is drawing visitors to the Bay Area, some…
Summer tree pruning: What to cut and what to leave alone on the Peninsula
Early summer often sparks the annual debate over when to prune. While tree trimming is commonly associated with winter dormancy, this season can also be an important window for thinning and shaping certain trees, depending on the species, their health…
The Six Fifty
As the Pacifica Pier faces an uncertain fate, its closure has the community that calls it home reeling
Locals and visitors have rallied around Chit Chat Cafe and the city of Pacifica as crews work to stabilize the pier.
Where to find World Cup watch parties, family-friendly festivities and special promos on the Peninsula
Whether you’re a diehard soccer spectator or a casual fan looking to watch games in a fun atmosphere, make it a goal to read up on The Six Fifty’s guide to local World Cup-oriented events to prepare.
The Six Fifty Peninsula Photo Contest entry window is open now. Here’s what you need to know before you submit your pics
Peninsula photographers of all ages and skill levels who live, work or attend school within the 650 area code are invited to submit entries for six different visual categories now through July 3.
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