$650K in improvements are coming to Monta Loma park
A small park adjacent to Mountain View Whisman’s Monta Loma Elementary is set to get a $650,000 facelift in the coming years, and the city of Mountain View is going to be paying for it.
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Obituaries: Local residents who died recently
Local residents who died recently include Kuniko Ikemori Okamoto, Elizabeth Cowell and Stacey Burkholder.
Faulty water pump closes Rengstorff Park activity pool
The city hopes to fix the pump as quickly as possible, as the activity pool is a popular summer attraction for families at the aquatics center.
School greening effort grows in scope — and cost — at Mountain View Whisman
The Mountain View Whisman School District is moving ahead with a districtwide effort to make its schoolyards greener, cooler and more usable, even as the project’s price tag has grown to about $1.4 million over budget.
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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
For many Peninsula residents, warm summer weather means cooling off coastside with a chilled beer or a glass of wine.
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
‘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.
What’s up this week: Clay & Glass Festival, SF Symphony at Frost, a jazz master’s centennial, the ‘lost’ founding father and more
What’s up this week: Festival highlighting ceramic and glass art, staged readings skewering tech, a rockin’ birthday bash, new digital art, jazz guitar 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.
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
Peninsula tree care: Why are my trees turning brown already?
By mid-July, it’s common to receive questions from Peninsula homeowners asking why their trees are already showing brown leaves, even though summer has only just begun. The good news is that brown foliage doesn’t always signal a tree in decline.…
Los Altos, Palo Alto outpace county in assessed property value growth
Santa Clara County’s taxable property base hit a record $760.1 billion, with Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Palo Alto leading Midpeninsula growth while Mountain View posted one of the county’s slowest gains.
Peninsula July home & garden guide: Garden tours, guided marshland hikes, flower workshops — and more
Whether you’re tending a garden, looking for inspiration or exploring the natural world, find summer events and activities across the Peninsula in our July calendar.
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.
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.
As the Pacifica Pier faces an uncertain fate, its closure has the community that calls it home reeling
Locals and visitors have rallied around Chit Chat Cafe and the city of Pacifica as crews work to stabilize the pier.
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