‘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.
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Nurses and others at local Planned Parenthood affiliate vote to form union
Over 400 nurses and other health care staff at Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, which operates a clinic in Mountain View, voted to form a union and join Service Employees International Union Local 521, the union said Wednesday.
After weeks without safe water, Mountain View lifts boil water notice near Cuesta Park
It took nearly a month but all the homes near Mountain View’s Cuesta Park are now in the clear and have safe drinking water once again.
Former Santa Clara County jail guard convicted of facilitating inmate beating
A Morgan Hill man who worked as a correctional officer at the Santa Clara County Jail was convicted Tuesday of helping inmates attack another inmate and then covering it up, the District Attorney’s Office said.
Food
Renowned restaurants, historic architecture and a car-free corridor: Here’s what downtown San Mateo has in store
Within its five square blocks, downtown San Mateo packs in award-winning dining, historic architecture, niche shops and a slew of new developments.
Meet the Peninsula’s new ‘vegetable garden coach’
Ritu Shrestha started Backyard Nourish with the goal of helping residents grow food at home.
Yemeni coffee shop Haraz Coffee House is coming to Mountain View
Yemeni coffee franchises continue to proliferate along the Peninsula. The latest? Michigan-born Haraz Coffee House.
Arts & Culture
Stanford journalist’s new book explores dark side of university’s relationship with Silicon Valley
Theo Baker, whose reporting led to the resignation of the university’s president, looks at how Silicon Valley has shaped Stanford in his new book, “How to Rule the World.”
What’s up this week: Larkin Poe, ‘Oliver Twist,’ ‘Steve Jobs in Exile’ and more
This holiday week, hear from Grammy-winning Americana duo Larkin Poe; visit Victorian London with a gritty adaptation of “Oliver Twist”; find out what Steve Jobs got up to in his decade away from Apple and more.
BTS fans to flood Stanford this weekend for return tour
This weekend and Tuesday evening, tens of thousands of fans will travel to Stanford University to see the K-pop band BTS perform for three days of sold-out shows. The concerts are expected to bring a euphoric wave of fans, an…
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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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YouTuber provoked, pepper-sprayed shopper at Mountain View Costco, police say
Mountain View police arrested a Southern California YouTuber for blasting pepper spray at a man outside Mountain View’s Costco, an alleged assault that police say was motivated by the YouTuber’s financial interest and desire for views.
Prosecutors allege Mountain View massage parlors were part of regional brothel network
From the outside, Relax Day Spa and Camino Massage Therapy presented themselves as massage parlors, but authorities allege the two Mountain View businesses were actually brothels. A criminal case is underway against the family accused of running the operation.
Real Estate
Atherton sale ranks 9th most expensive in nation, behind Zuckerberg’s Florida purchase
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.
It’s allergy season on the Peninsula. Here’s how to reduce pollen in your yard.
In spring, trees leaf out and bloom, bringing fresh greenery across the landscape. For many residents, it also signals the start of allergy season across the Bay Area.
Inside cutting-edge Peninsula homes rarely open to the public
From sprawling walls of glass to airy open layouts, the 2026 Silicon Valley Modern Home Tour offers a rare chance to get an insider’s look at some of the best examples of modern architecture on the Peninsula from Atherton to…
The Six Fifty
A ‘special hidden gem’: The newest landmark in San Mateo County is a 116-step mosaic staircase
Seen throughout San Francisco but less common in Silicon Valley, the new ‘Sea to Stars’ tiled stairway in Brisbane pays homage to the city’s history and California ecology.
Walk and talk: 10 guided tours around the Peninsula
We’ve rounded up 10 spots on the Peninsula where you can take guided walks or tours, covering topics from cuisine and arts to history, agriculture and nature.
From upgrades at landmark parks to events in nature, here’s what’s happening outside in Silicon Valley this spring
Get the inside scoop on the outdoors with The Six Fifty’s latest roundup of parks and recreation happenings.
