So far, only incumbents vie for Mountain View Whisman school board seats
With just over a week left for candidates to file to run for two seats on the Mountain View Whisman school board, only incumbents Devon Conley and Bill Lambert have thrown their hats in the ring.
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A bigger Oktoberfest is coming to downtown Mountain View
Mountain View Oktoberfest will expand its downtown footprint this fall, with organizers shifting food trucks and vendor booths to improve crowd flow and make room for more attendees. The City Council unanimously approved the special event permit, sound amplification permit…
High schools get field, track replacements for new school year
The projects include the replacement of the track overlays and artificial turf football fields at Mountain View and Los Altos high schools.
Kyle Shanahan, 49ers head coach, seriously injured in Palo Alto car crash
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan reportedly suffered serious injuries, including broken ribs, a severe concussion and facial injuries that required 40 stitches after a July 14 car accident in downtown Palo Alto.
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Food
Cake Picnic founder Elisa Sunga is bringing her cookbook tour to Menlo Park, cake and all
‘Cake Picnic: Recipes for the Love of Cake & Friends’ combines recipes with an event-planning guide.
Former Chez TJ chef lands at new modern cocktail bar and restaurant TRIAL|ERROR in downtown Campbell
TRIAL|ERROR comes from the team behind Los Gatos Soda Works and replaces celebrity chef-helmed Lira.
Makkee Dessert draws long lines for traditional Chinese dessert in downtown Mountain View
From ice cream to patisserie, downtown Mountain View has plenty of options for a sweet treat. But a new spot is specializing in a type of dessert not seen before in the area: bowls of jellies, beans, fruits and other…
Arts & Culture
All about Jane: Cantor Arts Center explores the complex life and mysterious death of Stanford founder
Gilded Age gowns, personal souvenirs and artifacts from around the world tell Stanford matriarch’s story in new exhibition, “Jane! Anything But Plain.”
What’s up this weekend: Americana artist Miko Marks, summer classics concert, Latin jazz tribute, art school open house and more
This weekend, Miko Marks brings stirring Americana to Palo Alto, plus Redwood Symphony’s summer classics; an old-school funk band; a pianist’s Latin jazz tribute and an open house at a school for art and music.
Go fourth: Downtown Menlo Fund launches new monthly music series
Fourth Fridays series will feature multiple stages of musicians and performers in downtown Menlo Park.
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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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
Unique Peninsula properties on the market: 1930s cabin, historic apartments, ranch estate with English pub
Before the 6-acre property off Moore Road in Woodside Heights became home to a Monterey Colonial estate, it was part of San Francisco coal dealer John J. Moore’s 75-acre country ranch. Today, it’s just one of several distinctive Peninsula properties…
Los Altos Hills villa with rec room, fitness center, theater, wine cellar, 6-car garage sells for $15.2M
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…
After 6 decades, Midtown Realty remains a Foy family business under new leadership
Midtown Realty has been a Palo Alto fixture since 1958. The longtime family-owned brokerage is entering a new chapter as Patrick Foy takes over from his brother, Tim, with business partner Ryan Eltherington.
The Six Fifty
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.
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.
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