Mountain View tightens affordable housing requirements for developers
For decades, Mountain View has required developers to build affordable homes as part of their market rate projects. The City Council updated some of those requirements Tuesday evening, including removing the option to pay an in-lieu fee.
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Obituaries: Local residents who have died recently
Local residents who died recently include Jean C. Mills and John Baer Woodworth.
Mountain View approves new rules to cut down on traffic and pollution
Looking to reduce pollution, Mountain View approved a citywide ordinance Tuesday evening that seeks to decrease the number of vehicles on the road.
Essential or excessive? California schools grapple with use of i-Ready to support learning
The digital learning platform i-Ready is used by millions of students nationwide. But as concerns about screen time grow, some California parents and teachers say the program may be increasing anxiety while offering limited academic value.
Food
Matcha madness: Bonbon Matcha is the latest matcha cafe to open in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley’s matcha obsession is showing no signs of slowing down.
This Southeast Asian ingredient is leading the next flavor trend in Silicon Valley
A fragrant green leaf is taking over coffee, cocktail and dessert menus along the Peninsula. Pandan – a sweet, grassy and floral ingredient often called the “vanilla of Southeast Asia” – is the latest flavor to go mainstream in Silicon…
Laughing Monk Brewing joins Los Altos’ State Street Market, plans for The Pruneyard
For Sam Ghadiri, Laughing Monk’s pilsner was a staple in his fridge well before he acquired the San Francisco-based brewery. Now, he’s expanding Laughing Monk’s Silicon Valley footprint with a recent Los Altos addition and a Campbell location underway.
Arts & Culture
Permission to dance: BTS brings a joyful ARMY to Stanford
The K-pop superstars will play three local dates on their first international tour since going on hiatus. The band is touring in support of their 10th studio album, “Arirang.”
From ‘Dark Matter’ to ‘Rainbow Cardigan,’ Bay Area band’s sixth album strikes a buoyant balance
Indie-pop foursome The Corner Laughers recently released ‘Concerns of Wasp and Willow,’ their first album since 2020. A duo from the band will perform songs from the album May 15 in Redwood City.
Over a decade of Palo Alto chamber music school
Unique year-round program based in Palo Alto welcomes students of all ages.
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,…
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YouTuber provoked, pepper-sprayed shopper at Mountain View Costco, police say
Mountain View police arrested a Southern California YouTuber for blasting pepper spray at a man outside Mountain View’s Costco, an alleged assault that police say was motivated by the YouTuber’s financial interest and desire for views.
Prosecutors allege Mountain View massage parlors were part of regional brothel network
From the outside, Relax Day Spa and Camino Massage Therapy presented themselves as massage parlors, but authorities allege the two Mountain View businesses were actually brothels. A criminal case is underway against the family accused of running the operation.
Real Estate
Atherton sale ranks 9th most expensive in nation, behind Zuckerberg’s Florida purchase
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. Home sales are…
It’s allergy season on the Peninsula. Here’s how to reduce pollen in your yard.
In spring, trees leaf out and bloom, bringing fresh greenery across the landscape. For many residents, it also signals the start of allergy season across the Bay Area.
Inside cutting-edge Peninsula homes rarely open to the public
From sprawling walls of glass to airy open layouts, the 2026 Silicon Valley Modern Home Tour offers a rare chance to get an insider’s look at some of the best examples of modern architecture on the Peninsula from Atherton to…
The Six Fifty
A ‘special hidden gem’: The newest landmark in San Mateo County is a 116-step mosaic staircase
Seen throughout San Francisco but less common in Silicon Valley, the new ‘Sea to Stars’ tiled stairway in Brisbane pays homage to the city’s history and California ecology.
Walk and talk: 10 guided tours around the Peninsula
We’ve rounded up 10 spots on the Peninsula where you can take guided walks or tours, covering topics from cuisine and arts to history, agriculture and nature.
From upgrades at landmark parks to events in nature, here’s what’s happening outside in Silicon Valley this spring
Get the inside scoop on the outdoors with The Six Fifty’s latest roundup of parks and recreation happenings.
