’We made a home here’: Gamel Way residents face eviction to make way for condos
After yearslong delays, a developer’s plan to demolish a rent-controlled apartment complex to construct a large condo building in Mountain View is getting closer to the finish line, leaving tenants concerned about where they will live next.
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Mountain View City Council member runs for school board seat
Mountain View City Council member Ellen Kamei is seeking a spot on the Mountain View Los Altos High School District’s board in this November’s election, as her second term on the council comes to a close.
Stanford drops Flock cameras amid national backlash
Stanford University has terminated its contract with Flock Safety, a company whose license plate cameras have prompted backlash from privacy advocates across the nation.
Google renews leases for 2 Sunnyvale office complexes, near Mountain View
Google doubled down on its office footprint in Sunnyvale by leasing two properties, signaling a commitment to reverse a trend of shedding office space in the post-pandemic era.
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Food
This Peninsula recipe blogger is bringing Japanese craftsmanship to households with their online shop
Fifteen years ago, a Midpeninsula couple launched a blog that’s turned into the largest English language Japanese recipe website in the world. Now they’re selling hard-to-find housewares straight from Japan.
Grill your own A5 wagyu at this new downtown Mountain View restaurant
Yakiniku Ginza is the latest Japanese barbecue spot to open along the Peninsula.
Tokyo chef opens Ezo Omakase in Santa Clara
Silicon Valley has no shortage of omakase restaurants, but newcomer Ezo Omakase aims to stand out from the competition with traditional Edomae-style offerings.
Arts & Culture
What’s up this week: Glam swing music, interactive public art, a festival of new plays and more
Lizzy & The Triggermen bring swanky swing to Filoli, plus, get a sneak peek at new plays in development at TheatreWorks’ New Works Festival, contribute to a public art project or get your very own “customized compliments” and more.
‘Connected Worlds’ traces six decades of Palo Alto’s international friendships through art
Exhibit features art and artifacts from cultural exchanges with 10 sister cities. It runs through Aug. 22 at the Pacific Art League.
Sacred scenes and infinite sounds: Mountain View’s Community School of Music and Arts hosts art reception and concert
Pragati Sharma Mohanty’s mixed-media work and a performance of Indian classical music and dance from renowned artists will be featured at free Aug. 8 event, which also kicks off CSMA’s fall concert series.
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.
Community Calendar
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Mountain View ditched bond plans as polls showed support dropping, records show
Mountain View’s decision to scrap plans to place a bond measure on the November ballot came after polls showed plummeting support for the potential revenue measure, according to public records obtained by the Voice.
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.
Real Estate
Peninsula home sales: From $780K to $30M, here’s what homes sold for this week
The Peninsula’s housing market showed a sharp divide this week, with luxury sales pushing median sales prices into the double digits in Atherton and Los Altos Hills, while more moderately priced markets saw the bulk of activity.
August gardening on the Peninsula: Tips for harvesting and preserving summer crops while planning your fall garden
August is a busy month in the garden. Learn how to safely preserve tomatoes and herbs, keep plants healthy during hot weather and get a head start on cool-season vegetables.
The dark history behind Woodside’s Moore Road
Woodside’s Moore Road is lined with oak trees, horse paddocks and large homes on multi-acre lots. But more than a century ago, it was the setting for a dark chapter of Midpeninsula history that captured headlines across the country before…
The Six Fifty
Peninsula Outdoor Painters find art, nature and community in the open air
Founded nearly 50 years ago, the Silicon Valley club brings together outdoor enthusiasts and artists of all skill levels at local parks, beaches and preserves.
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.
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.
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