Los Altos High School assistant principal placed on administrative leave
Los Altos High School Assistant Principal Kristin Castillo is on paid administrative leave after a lawsuit alleged she groomed and sexually harassed a student while she worked at Santa Clara High School in 2006.
Latest Election News
City Council Candidate Forum
| Date | Thursday, Oct. 8 |
| Time | 7–9:30 p.m. |
| Location | Mountain View Community Center 201 S. Rengstorff Ave. Mountain View |
The Mountain View Voice, in connection with the League of Women Voters, has invited all eight candidates for the Mountain View City Council to a live forum in advance of the November Election. Together, they vie for three seats that are up for grabs on the city council.
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Mountain View approves historic preservation ordinance updates
The Mountain View City Council updated its historic preservation ordinance but did not formally adopt a list of buildings to put on the city’s historic register. That vote is tentatively scheduled for December.
Santa Clara County funds independent living home upgrades
Last year, Santa Clara County created a grant to improve conditions at independent living homes. But advocates said there needs to be more oversight on who gets awarded these grants.
Former Santa Clara County undersheriff pleads guilty to felony bribery
Former Santa Clara County Undersheriff Rick Sung pleaded guilty last week to two felony bribery charges where he asked for Apple iPads and San Jose Sharks tickets in exchange for concealed carry gun licenses.
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Food
Mr. Pan Bistro brings Taiwanese comfort food to Redwood City
A Cupertino-founded Taiwanese restaurant is bringing its signature Taiwanese braised pork rice and sizzling black pepper beef to Redwood City.
Yutori debuts its highly anticipated Japanese restaurant and bar
The Palo Alto cafe, konbini and marketplace opens its full-service restaurant with modern takes on Japanese dishes.
‘Top Chef’ alumni introduce new menus to 2 Palo Alto restaurants
Two Palo Alto restaurants are revamping their menus and adding fresh flavors from “Top Chef” alumni.
Arts & Culture
Arts news: History museum volunteers, theater workshops and more
A Peninsula history museum seeks volunteers, plus community nights for film fans and theater workshops.
Photography meets Victorian-era 3D printing in Cantor Arts Center’s new show
‘Solid Pictures’ exhibition presents rare examples of photosculpture, a 19th-century mashup of science and art.
What’s up this week: Paly students’ science book, political satire sketch show, ’90s rockers, a PBS travel host and more
This week, Paly students launch a science-focused children’s picture book; Molly Tuttle plays Stanford Live; former lovers reunite at The Pear; Los Altos Stage Company skewers current events and more.
Spotlight
What to know about cyclosporiasis
The latest foodborne illness goes by the name cyclosporiasis (sigh-klo-spor-eye-uh-sis). Since the first known case in Michigan in June 2026, the parasitic disease has stricken thousands of people.
Experience Public Art on Stanford Campus
Stanford’s public art program includes more than 80 works spanning the 19th-21st centuries and reflecting the history, spirit, and dynamism of life on campus.
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A legal settlement protects RV residents in Mountain View – it’s expiring soon
Four years ago, Mountain View agreed to protections for people living in oversized vehicles. That deal ends early next year, and it’s an open question whether the city will crack down on RVs and trailers parked on public streets.
Humans in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence is alternately billed as the most consequential technology in history or a speculative bubble that will pop and lead to economic chaos. For this project, a collaboration with photojournalist Mark Tuschman, we spoke to local residents and professionals…
Real Estate
Meet the landscape artist blurring the line between indoor rooms and outdoor spaces
Whether it’s a peaceful retreat, a hotspot for entertaining or a fantasy made real, when landscape designer Cevan Forristt takes on a project, he doesn’t just strive to make a garden look nice. He aims to extend his clients’ homes…
What real estate experts expect on the Midpeninsula this fall
The Midpeninsula housing market is heading into fall with low inventory, strong demand and questions about where prices are headed. We asked six local real estate agents what they saw this summer and what they expect to see by Thanksgiving.…
New Mountain View skylight showroom lets the sunshine in
Danish skylight maker VELUX has opened first North American experience center in downtown Mountain View, providing visitors a chance to see skylights, sun tunnels and other products in real-life settings.
The Six Fifty
How a Coastside forest therapy guide is helping people reconnect with nature in Peninsula parks
Wendy Figone leads a regular series of guided therapy walks in partnership with the San Mateo County Parks Foundation.
A bug educator’s life: Meet the ‘Beetlelady’ bringing interactive insect (and other ‘bug’) classes to all corners of Silicon Valley
San Mateo resident Stephanie Dole shares her expertise with kids and adults alike, with the goal of helping folks better appreciate the creepy crawlies around us.
20 late summer and fall festivals in Silicon Valley
Some of Silicon Valley’s biggest cultural festivals are held in September and October. Here’s what’s on the calendar.
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