Google ‘Debug Project’ would release 32 million sterile male mosquitos
A Google proposal to release 32 million mosquitoes in California and Florida might prompt double-takes. The goal, however, is to “stop bad bugs with good bugs,” according to the Mountain View-based tech giant.
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Jeff Rosen takes early lead in DA race
In the race for Santa Clara County District Attorney, incumbent Jeff Rosen held an early lead in his bid to reign supreme for another four years. Rosen, who is running for his fifth consecutive term since he was first elected…
Mountain View pursues policy to keep ICE off city property
Taking a cue from neighboring jurisdictions, Mountain View is considering adopting a policy that would ban federal immigration authorities from using city property.
Obituaries: Local residents who died recently
Local residents who have died recently include Alan Douglass Fitch, Robert Leon, Lawrence Wreden Liston, Dorothy “Dot” Margaret Mary Lloyd, Elinor “Lolly” Osborne and Clare Frischmuth Smith.
Food
Padoca Brazilian Bakery opens in San Bruno
From classic French to Asian-inspired, there’s no shortage of bakeries along the Peninsula. But the latest bakery to open isn’t offering croissants or trendy salt bread – instead, you’ll find Brazilian favorites such as pão de queijo and bolo de rolo.
Chef José Andrés answers questions on the state of the restaurant industry, his new cookbook and what the world needs right now
The renowned restaurateur sat down with the Peninsula Foodist for a Q&A at his Palo Alto restaurant Zaytinya. Here’s what he had to say.
BTS ARMY flocks Redwood City pizzeria after praise from K-pop members
Stanford has the best pizza, declared BTS member V on May 16 at the K-pop group’s Stanford concert.
Arts & Culture
Paul Simon brings ‘Quiet Celebration’ tour to Frost
The 12-time Grammy winner will perform his unique single-track album “Seven Psalms” along with favorites and other highlights from his multi-decade career.
Peninsula gallery forms task force to help arts community navigate AI
San Carlos’ Art Bias launched the group of artists and local leaders this spring. Through June 10, the task force is seeking input from local creatives for its Art and AI survey.
Downtown Palo Alto’s NODE is dedicated to digital art
Do android dogs bark at electric sheep? Find out when you meet artist Beeple’s pack of robot dogs bearing the faces of tech leaders and artists — and experience more digital art in the latest show at NODE in downtown…
Spotlight
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.
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.
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Mountain View teacher housing is 64% full, over a year after opening
Despite struggling to fill the units since its inception, the Mountain View Whisman School District’s staff housing project is expected to run a profit in the next fiscal year.
‘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.
Real Estate
What $14.9M gets you in Woodside: A ‘French village’ with an underground wine cellar
With its stone walls, tile roofs and arched windows framed by green shutters, the estate at 600 Moore Road in Woodside looks as though it has stood in the oak-studded hills for more than a century. That was precisely…
How AI helped rebuild a Victorian tower lost in Palo Alto during the 1906 quake
What was destroyed in less than 45 seconds during the Great San Francisco Earthquake in 1906 has taken decades to rebuild at one of Palo Alto’s oldest homes. Find out how generative AI is helping in the reconstruction of the…
Palo Alto ‘green’ home opens its doors for monthly tours
If you’ve been wanting to make your home more sustainable and energy efficient (or are building something new) but would like to see and hear for yourself from someone who’s already successfully done it, a home in Palo Alto’s Midtown…
The Six Fifty
The Six Fifty Peninsula Photo Contest entry window is open now. Here’s what you need to know before you submit your pics
Peninsula photographers of all ages and skill levels who live, work or attend school within the 650 area code are invited to submit entries for six different visual categories now through July 3.
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.
Nature can be unpredictable. Here’s what Silicon Valley experts say you should do to have a mishap-free summer outdoors
We asked Silicon Valley outdoor experts and officials to share their advice on how best to prepare for excursions outside this summer so misadventures are less likely to happen.
