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.
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Forces of nature: How 2 Peninsula women helped save the Bay
Enid Pearson and Florence LaRiviere have spent more than sixty years as each other’s most reliable co-conspirators, though neither can quite remember how they met.
Mountain View’s DUI grant comes in below police request
Mountain View police will receive $85,982 from a state grant to support DUI enforcement. That is less than the department requested.
State gives Mountain View $50M for affordable housing, transit projects
In a windfall for Mountain View, the California Department of Housing and Community Development recently awarded the city $50 million to support an affordable housing project and transportation improvements on Middlefield Road.
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Food
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.
A wine bar and a Coastside brewery’s expansion are bringing new life to downtown Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay Brewing has opened a second location, while Lab and Hound Wine Bar and Tasting Room is slated for an August debut.
Reef Zaman brings flame-grilled Mediterranean dishes to Redwood City
Redwood City has become something of a hub for Mediterranean cuisine – and its newest restaurant opening is helping to solidify that reputation.
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.
‘All over the map’: Four Shillings Short kicks off U.S. farewell tour in Palo Alto
After years on the road, the well-traveled music duo with local roots plans to settle in Ireland.
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
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.
‘A full-on treasure hunt’: The stories behind Peninsula estate sale finds
Ever wonder what’s inside some of the Peninsula’s most intriguing homes? Estate sales offer a rare peek inside, and the chance to discover one-of-a-kind treasures.
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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