Nearly 200 new rowhomes are coming to Mountain View’s East Whisman area
New homes that middle-income families can afford to buy – as opposed to rent – are a rarity in Mountain View but the city could soon get dozens more with a large rowhouse development in East Whisman that includes nearly 50 below-market-rate homes.
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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.
Flock camera study delayed in Palo Alto after auditor recusal
The consulting firm Baker Tilly, which serves as Palo Alto’s City Auditor, is recusing itself from a proposed audit of Flock Safety license plate cameras due to a conflict of interest, leaving city staff scrambling to find an alternative firm…
How is Mountain View faring with its plan to add 11K homes by 2031?
A recent city report shows a drop in the number of building permits issued over the past two years, posing a challenge for Mountain View as it tries to meet its state mandated housing goal of planning for 11,135 new…
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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.
St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Here are 20 Silicon Valley events and specials for some good craic
Raise a pint of green beer and chow down on a plate of corned beef and cabbage this St. Patrick’s Day at various restaurants and pubs along the Peninsula. Here’s where to find live Irish music, Irish dancing and plentiful…
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.
Arts & Culture
Meet Djerassi Resident Artist Program’s new executive director, Woodside resident Craig Adams
Adams brings fundraising background and a love of photography and conservation to the role.
Peninsula Lively Arts will close its doors in June
The San Mateo-based dance company, known for its hip-hop and traditional Nutcracker performances, also operated a dance school for all ages.
Life swap: Peninsula filmmaker’s mistaken-identity movie ‘Reunion’ premieres at Cinequest
Classmates at a high school reunion confuse a man for a billionaire alum in Mountain View resident John W. Kim’s feature film, screening March 15 and 21.
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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‘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
French contemporary home in Old Palo Alto sells for $21.2M
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.
Inside a professional designer’s own kitchen remodel
Palo Alto homeowner Gloria Carlson didn’t just remodel her kitchen — she reimagined it with the precision of a seasoned interior designer. Her first renovation of the home’s 1950s kitchen in 2001 inspired a career change from technical speech researcher…
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.
The Six Fifty
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.
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.
