MVLA school board members clash over committee assignments, conflicts of interest
Two Mountain View Los Altos High School District board members are at odds over committee appointments, with Catherine Vonnegut arguing that Thida Cornes’ membership on a city advisory body constitutes a conflict of interest.
More Local news
Bay Area officials issue statement supporting immigrants ahead of FIFA World Cup
With the Bay Area set to host its first FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Saturday, local officials signed off on a joint statement supporting the belonging of diverse identities in the Bay Area.
Mountain View City Charter update heads to November ballot
This November, Mountain View voters will get the chance to decide whether to approve technical updates to the City Charter that largely focus on revising outdated language and clarifying certain provisions.
Mian Sichuan Noodle debuts full-service restaurant Bloom & Vine in downtown Mountain View
At many Chinese restaurants, ordering Peking duck requires a reservation. The popular Beijing poultry takes about two days to prepare. But at downtown Mountain View’s newest restaurant, Bloom & Vine, reservations aren’t necessary.
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Food
Contemporary Mexican restaurant Alisios opens at Menlo Park’s Springline development
Burma Love was the first restaurant to land at Springline. On June 11, it debuted a new concept at the Menlo Park development, cementing itself as the final addition to a now-full list of restaurant tenants.
French-Italian bistro and wine bar The Rendezvous opens in Palo Alto
Fans of French bistro Pastis, a staple of Palo Alto’s Cal Ave for more than a decade before it closed in 2022, can once again enjoy its signature escargot, mussels and pate at The Rendezvous, a new bistro and wine…
Take a peek inside Asia Live, a highly anticipated food emporium opening at Westfield Valley Fair
An ambitious project celebrating the diversity of Asian cuisine is opening Tuesday at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara.
Arts & Culture
Private made public: Pamela Walsh Gallery features blue-chip art from personal collections
‘In Good Company’ brings together works by Wayne Thiebaud, Manuel Neri, Willem de Kooning, Auguste Rodin and others.
What’s up this week: Jazz with Anthony Wonsey; Art on the Square; a ukulele master, Pride events and more
This week, pianist Anthony Wonsey comes to Meyhouse; Redwood City’s Art on the Square turns 20; Jake Shimabukuro plays The Guild; Filoli celebrates Pride; “God of Carnage” at The Pear Theatre and more.
Review: Plenty of ooze and ahs in hilarious production of ‘The Toxic Avenger’
Los Altos Stage Company stages over-the-top comic-horror musical that turns a Superfund problem into a super-fun show. The show runs through June 28.
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.
Community Calendar
Did you miss
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.
‘The poor man’s course’: Shoreline golfers object to Mountain View’s plan to cut affordable membership
Mountain View’s move to eliminate the “Twilight membership” at Shoreline Golf Links has sparked opposition from golfers who say the program offers a budget-friendly option with flexible playing times that has brought together a diverse community.
Real Estate
What $7.25M gets you in Palo Alto: The historic ‘Crown Jewel of College Terrace’ built for early Stanford Latin professor
For more than a century, the two-story Queen Anne at 2275 Amherst St. has stood as one of Palo Alto’s most ornate Victorian residences — admired from the street, featured in magazines and carefully maintained through generations of families. Now,…
June gardening on the Peninsula: Peppers, herbs and battling spider mites
As summer gets underway, this month’s column looks at ways to improve pepper production, how to help herbs thrive year-round in Peninsula gardens and how to identify and manage early spider mite activity in vegetable beds.
At $22.7M, restored Mediterranean Revival in Atherton top sale of the week
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. See what sold…
The Six Fifty
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.
Festivals celebrating ube, jazz and Pride Month are on the calendar in June. Here’s how to spend the month in Silicon Valley
From the annual San Mateo County Fair to events for Pride Month and Juneteenth, here are some of the biggest happenings in Silicon Valley this month.
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.
