Mountain View police recommend terminating license plate camera contract
In the wake of intense public scrutiny, Mountain View’s police chief is advising the City Council to cut ties with Flock Safety, a surveillance technology company, after discovering that unauthorized agencies had access to sensitive information captured by the city’s automatic license plate cameras for more than a year.
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Where to find cold weather shelter, resources in Mountain View this week
With rain and strong winds in the forecast through Friday evening, and a cold weather advisory issued for the region, the city of Mountain View is publicizing resources available for those in need.
‘Not just a grocery store’: Moffett commissary in Mountain View gets temporary reprieve
The commissary at Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View will remain open for at least two more years — a temporary reprieve for local military families and veterans who rely on the store for discounted groceries and household items.
Santa Clara County DA says budget cuts threaten public safety
A routine address from Santa Clara County’s top prosecutor became a dark vision of potential injustice across Silicon Valley’s criminal landscape.
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Food
Not your typical smashburgers: Redwood City native uses fine-dining background to open chef-driven, affordable burger joint
Redwood City resident Xavier Pereznegron is opening an affordable burger joint inspired by something generally not affordable: fine dining.
Hong Kong drinks and treats land in downtown Mountain View
The smell of fresh egg waffles beckons customers in the streets of downtown Mountain View. T. Castle, which opened in late December, serves traditional Hong Kong-inspired drinks and treats and specializes in egg waffles.
SF Beer Week 2026 brings beer releases, food trucks, live music and more to Silicon Valley
The crown jewel of the Bay Area’s beer calendar is back. SF Beer Week kicks off Feb. 20 and runs through March 1. The festivities, which started in 2009, will include more than 100 different events and 130 participants, including…
Arts & Culture
Downtown Sunnyvale developments: Where to play, dine and unwind in a transforming Silicon Valley corridor
What comes to mind when you think of downtown Sunnyvale? For many locals, downtown is synonymous with Murphy Avenue, the Heritage District’s character-filled block of restaurants, small businesses and historic buildings.
Artist Seema Kohli’s ‘internal journey’
Change is a constant in the works of Indian artist Seema Kohli, from the themes she explores, even to the variety of media in which she works. She will visit the Peninsula for her first solo U.S. exhibition and a…
Mountain View theater offers a ‘Pear’-ed down ‘My Fair Lady’
With its smaller-scale, immersive take on “My Fair Lady,” The Pear Theatre aims to offer audiences a fresh take on the musical’s charming-yet-sharp exploration of class, gender and society.
Spotlight
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,…
Community Calendar
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Changing gears: Local nonprofits provide bikes to low-income residents
As local governments work to meet the rising need for social services, some area nonprofits have also stepped in to address a more specific gap: transportation.
Mountain View nonprofit forgoes federal funding, rather than compromise values
The Community Services Agency in Mountain View is opting to forgo some of its federal funding, rather than compromise its commitment to serving all those in need, the nonprofit announced recently.
Real Estate
Mountain View in top 10 U.S. cities for highest property tax bills
Mountain View ranks No. 8 in the nation when it comes to median property taxes paid, according to a new analysis by Construction Coverage.
Atherton home sells for $10.5M, then lists for $48K/month
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.
February tips for your Peninsula garden: Grafting basics, planting summer seeds, managing weeds
Did you know that most fruit trees are grafted? Grafting is a technique where tissues from two compatible plants are joined so that they can grow together. Find out how to graft your own trees.
The Six Fifty
Nature events, reopenings and more: Here’s the latest outdoor recreation news around Silicon Valley
Just because it’s a little chillier outside doesn’t mean you can’t bundle up and spend time moving and learning outdoors on the Peninsula.
Ring in Lunar New Year in Silicon Valley with lion dances, festivals and special events
The official start of the Lunar New Year is Feb. 17, but celebrations in Silicon Valley begin in earnest Jan. 24 and stretch through the end of February. Here’s our guide to celebrating on the Peninsula.
From grazing cattle to soaring redwoods and panoramic views of the coast, a new network of trails offers unprecedented access at a Peninsula preserve
Four new multiuse trails have opened in the 6,500-acre La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve located above Woodside and Portola Valley. The 6 miles of additions link up to existing trails and lace through the center of the preserve across…
