Mountain View sets aside $1.5M for Rengstorff House renovation, repairs
Wood rot, worn floors and water damage are just a few of the problems that need fixing in Mountain View’s oldest home – the Rengstorff House. The city is planning to make those repairs and more.
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California ballot measure limiting local taxes is failing
A California ballot measure defeated in last week’s election prevented a change which could’ve made it more difficult for local governments and agencies to receive funding by raising the approval threshold.
New housing project bolsters Palo Alto’s vision for future of San Antonio
Palo Alto’s plan to transform a stretch of San Antonio Road into the city’s newest residential community received a boost Monday, when the City Council reviewed and largely supported a proposal to demolish three commercial buildings and construct a 200-apartment…
Update: Poicon vaults into second place in Mountain View City Council race
Ever since Election Night, Erik Poicon has been stuck in fourth place, just one spot shy of getting a seat on the Mountain View City Council. But his fortunes have now shifted, with Poicon first bumping Robert Cox for the…
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Food
Los Altos coffee brand debuts slow bar residency at Tal Palo
Silicon Valley moves at a fast pace. From grab-and-go coffee shops to drive-thrus, speed is often prioritized in the service industry. But for Amblett, a new pour-over coffee pop-up at Tal Palo in downtown Los Altos, the goal is to be intentionally slow.
Skip the cooking: 7 Peninsula restaurants offering take-home Thanksgiving meals and sides
From fully vegan feasts to upscale turkey dinners, here are seven Peninsula restaurants making Thanksgiving prep easy and convenient.
After 27 years in Mountain View, Vaso Azzurro prepares to close
After service on Wednesday, Vaso Azzurro will no longer be at its longtime address in downtown Mountain View. Michael Sadri said he hopes to reopen Vaso Azzurro in a new space within walking distance of its current location, although no…
Arts & Culture
Meet the public art at Redwood City’s Elco Yards development
The collection features local birds, vibrant blooms, nods to history and a whimsical ‘walking bag.’
What’s up this week: ‘The Road I Call Home,’ pop-up piano concerts, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and more
This week, the Los Altos History Museum opens an exhibition about the lives of unhoused people and Peninsula Youth Theatre stages “The Wizard of Oz.” Plus the Davin-Levin Duo performs a free show at the Community School of Music and…
Palo Alto’s Pamela Walsh Gallery shares tales of two cities
‘Bay & Borough’ explores six artists’ reflections on San Francisco and New York City. The show runs through Dec. 5.
Spotlight
Forecasting toxic metals
Wildfires can turn natural metals in soil into toxic, airborne particles. Stanford researchers are working to predict where these metals travel and warn people in harm’s way.
Cardinal football is back — here’s what you need to know
New coach, upgraded stadium, standout players and plenty of Cardinal spirit—here’s what to watch this Stanford football 2026 season.
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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
Palo Alto’s historic Squire House hits market for $19.9M
The Squire House on University Avenue has stood as one of Palo Alto’s most recognizable residential landmarks for more than a century. Now, the historic white-columned Roman Classic Revival mansion is on the market for $19.9 million. It is the…
Fall home & garden events: Make a holiday centerpiece, learn to compost and more
From making an owl box to flower-arranging and composting workshops to nature walks and garden tours, explore what’s happening on the Peninsula in November.
San Mateo, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties are state’s priciest housing markets, but not its least affordable
San Mateo County remains California’s most expensive housing market, with buyers needing an annual household income of $578,400 to afford the median-priced home of $2.27 million, according to the California Association of Realtors’ Third Quarter 2026 Housing Affordability report, That’s…
The Six Fifty
Inside a Peninsula Humane Society program supporting rare reptiles and amphibians
Peninsula Humane Society (PHS) does many things for many animals. One very specialized program works to give California species under threat a better chance for survival.
Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history
A midsize Peninsula city that just celebrated its centennial, Belmont offers a rich history and more to discover than meets the eye.
From crafts and ofrendas to live music and dancing, here’s how to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Silicon Valley
Remember and celebrate the dead at these festivities now through early November.
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