Mountain View residents launch app to help homeowners navigate building permits
A group of Mountain View residents have developed a free online tool to help homeowners understand the city’s building process for single-family homes.
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Santa Clara County miffed at Newsom’s CARE Court criticism
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Santa Clara County needs to step up its game in treating people with severe mental health issues. County leaders and advocates disagree.
Protesters ‘Rally to Take Back Science’ in Mountain View
Dozens of local residents rallied in Mountain View on Saturday to advocate for a field that is central to the identity and economy of Silicon Valley: science.
Former Valley Water CEO sexually harassed employees, report says
The head of Santa Clara County’s largest water supplier sexually harassed subordinate employees, according to independent investigators looking into allegations of misconduct.
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Food
‘She’s a legend’: A longtime Woodside bartender and community figure is now serving espressos from her own coffee trailer
Myshel Portz started Mountain Mama Java to fulfill her longtime dream of opening a coffee spot after a career in the service industry.
Mazra San Bruno reopens after 2-year renovation
After a two-year renovation, the highly anticipated Mazra San Bruno has finally reopened. The causal Mediterranean restaurant was founded by brothers Saif and Jordan Makableh in 2020 and quickly gained a reputation for its affordable, high-quality dishes and stunning ambiance.
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…
Arts & Culture
Review: ‘Primary Trust’ plays heart-restoring mind games
TheatreWorks has given Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer-winning play an imaginative telling that tickles all the feels as well as working out the cerebellum and the empathy muscles. “Primary Trust” runs through March 29 in Palo Alto.
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.
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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‘This blight just seems unacceptable’: Large pit prompts frustration from neighbors
A deep exposed hole in a residential area of Mountain View has drawn the ire of neighbors, led to warnings from the city and sparked a lawsuit claiming that the excavation caused a wooden fence to collapse and damaged an…
Changing gears: Local nonprofits provide bikes to low-income residents
As local governments work to meet the rising need for social services, some area nonprofits have also stepped in to address a more specific gap: transportation.
Real Estate
Peninsula spring home & garden guide: Wildflower hikes, garden tours, green homes — and more
Whether you’re looking to tour a historic garden, learn some gardening skills or explore local flora and fauna, you’ll find plenty of opportunities on the Peninsula. Check out our March home & garden events calendar.
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,…
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.
