Mountain View’s Computer History Museum receives $14 million donation
The Computer History Museum in Mountain View has received two gifts totaling roughly $14 million to renovate its computer graphics gallery and preserve the collection of Autodesk co-founder John W. Walker.
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Obituaries: Local residents who have died recently
Local residents who have died recently include Dyanne Gavin.
Mountain View’s ‘Summer of Soccer’ is kicking off its final stretch
Since the World Cup kicked off June 11, the city of Mountain View has hosted its “Summer of Soccer” series, including games, viewings and meet-and-greets.
State commits millions of dollars to fight food insecurity
Santa Clara County is set to see a surge of investment in helping its hungriest residents obtain food thanks to millions of dollars from the state.
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Food
How a handmade popsicle stand has built community among cyclists and neighbors in Woodside
Woodside resident Claudia Fung was not happy that cyclists were peeing on her property. So she plotted revenge – and inadvertently became an institution in the Kings Mountain community.
Team behind Redwood Grill opens adjacent coffee shop Buzz & Brew
Local orange blossom honey sweetens the menu at Buzz & Brew, a new Redwood City coffee shop by the team behind Redwood Grill.
Mother-daughter duo roasts Southeast Asian coffee, crafts specialty drinks at this Peninsula farmers market
On Saturdays, an empty parking lot comes to life as a bustling farmers market. Nestled among fresh produce, flaky pastries and flower vendors sits River Phin Coffee Roasters, a specialty Asian coffee booth with a stream of customers.
Arts & Culture
Music@Menlo founders Wu Han and David Finckel look back as they prepare to move on
The co-artistic directors are stepping down after 24 years at the helm of the Peninsula chamber music festival. This year’s Music@Menlo runs July 17-Aug. 8.
What’s up this week: Chamber jazz, the music of 007, dance film festival, and 10,000 Maniacs
This week, chamber jazz ensemble The Westerlies is at Stanford Jazz Fest; SF Symphony performs the music of James Bond; Evanescence brings “Sanctuary” to Shoreline; longstanding alternative band 10,000 Maniacs plays two sold-out shows at The Guild and more.
Meet the Silicon Valley club where amateur astronomers come to nerd out over the night sky
For over 75 years, Peninsula Astronomical Society has drawn amateur astronomers, curious newcomers and those prone to tilting their heads at the night sky in wonder.
Spotlight
This California Delta community is drawing Bay Area homebuyers to the water
Bay Area residents understand the value of open space. That’s why it’s no surprise a private waterfront enclave on the California Delta is drawing homebuyers who are ready for a different kind of life.
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.
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Sunnyvale man sues ICE, alleging violent arrest and medical neglect
A Sunnyvale man who suffered an acute medical emergency following his arrest by immigration authorities last year filed a federal lawsuit Monday alleging civil rights violations.
Mountain View teens launch affordable summer camp for Moffett families
Benny Cittadino, a Mountain View High student, founded Camp Moffett, which provides full-day activities for the children of NASA, military and civil service families living on the federal airfield – for only about $25 per day.
Real Estate
After 6 decades, Midtown Realty remains a Foy family business under new leadership
Midtown Realty has been a Palo Alto fixture since 1958. The longtime family-owned brokerage is entering a new chapter as Patrick Foy takes over from his brother, Tim, with business partner Ryan Eltherington.
At $21.2M, 1922-era Atherton home fetches highest sales price
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…
‘We wanted quirky, but not weird’: Remodeling a historic home without losing its charm
What started as a pinprick leak in the tubing of the refrigerator’s ice-maker — a problem that initially seemed minor enough to fix with a fan and some drying — turned into a full-scale kitchen remodel.
The Six Fifty
From new Peninsula playgrounds and amenities to Shakespeare in the Park, here’s what summer has in store outdoors
The Six Fifty rounds up outdoor recreation news and happenings for the summer, including the opening of new playgrounds and park amenities, updates on projects and more.
Carving out colors: Redwood City painter and former film animation artist Sandra Keely creates vibrant layered designs
Her exhibition is on view at M Stark Gallery in Half Moon Bay through July 19.
Where to catch free outdoor movie nights around Silicon Valley this summer
This summer, cities across the Peninsula are rolling out giant screens and transforming parks and plazas into open-air cinemas, showcasing free movie screenings ranging from animated family favorites to blockbuster new releases.
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