Mountain View plans bike, pedestrian upgrades for Middlefield/237 interchange
Mountain View is a step closer to making safety improvements to the Middlefield Road and State Route 237 interchange, a major intersection with a history of vehicle collisions.
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Mountain View completes $6.1M fire, police training facility near Shoreline
When Mountain View’s Fire Station No. 5 was originally envisioned, the plan was to have an onsite police and fire training facility, but financial limitations got in the way. Now, 15 years after the station first opened, the vision has…
Kaiser nurses say technology is making their jobs — and patient care — worse
Kaiser Permanente call center nurses said workplace surveillance tools and AI prioritize speed and cost savings over quality and safety.
City to ax dozens of trees near Mountain View library this week
Mountain View is cutting down more than two dozen large trees near the public library this week with plans to later remove more trees in nearby Pioneer Park because of their poor condition.
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Food
Low-ABV and nonalcoholic drinks find their place on Peninsula menus
Low alcohol by volume (ABV) and nonalcoholic (NA) drinks are on the rise, and it’s not just a phase. While alcoholic drinks have historically played a social and financial role for restaurants, Peninsula eateries offer an expanding range of low-ABV beverages to pair with your next meal.
Dasbierhauz closes in Redwood City, remains in Mountain View
Redwood City says auf Wiedersehen to Dasbierhauz; annyeonghaseyo to a new Korean spot.
Spinning Dough’s ube pizza plants permanent Peninsula roots
A Millbrae pizza shop is offering flavors that may be more divisive than pineapple: think blackberry, longanisa and even a vibrant purple ube pie.
Arts & Culture
‘All over the map’: Four Shillings Short kicks off U.S. farewell tour in Palo Alto
After years on the road, the well-traveled music duo with local roots plans to settle in Ireland.
What’s up this week: Clay & Glass Festival, SF Symphony at Frost, a jazz master’s centennial, the ‘lost’ founding father and more
What’s up this week: Festival highlighting ceramic and glass art, staged readings skewering tech, a rockin’ birthday bash, new digital art, jazz guitar 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.
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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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.
Mountain View teens launch affordable summer camp for Moffett families
Benny Cittadino, a Mountain View High student, founded Camp Moffett, which provides full-day activities for the children of NASA, military and civil service families living on the federal airfield – for only about $25 per day.
Real Estate
Los Altos, Palo Alto outpace county in assessed property value growth
Santa Clara County’s taxable property base hit a record $760.1 billion, with Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Palo Alto leading Midpeninsula growth while Mountain View posted one of the county’s slowest gains.
Peninsula July home & garden guide: Garden tours, guided marshland hikes, flower workshops — and more
Whether you’re tending a garden, looking for inspiration or exploring the natural world, find summer events and activities across the Peninsula in our July calendar.
July in your Peninsula garden: 5 things to watch this month
Summer gardens are in full swing, but July also brings a few seasonal challenges. From bee swarms to bolting lettuce, here’s what to keep an eye on this month.
The Six Fifty
Where to catch free outdoor movie nights around Silicon Valley this summer
This summer, cities across the Peninsula are rolling out giant screens and transforming parks and plazas into open-air cinemas, showcasing free movie screenings ranging from animated family favorites to blockbuster new releases.
As the Pacifica Pier faces an uncertain fate, its closure has the community that calls it home reeling
Locals and visitors have rallied around Chit Chat Cafe and the city of Pacifica as crews work to stabilize the pier.
Where to find World Cup watch parties, family-friendly festivities and special promos on the Peninsula
Whether you’re a diehard soccer spectator or a casual fan looking to watch games in a fun atmosphere, make it a goal to read up on The Six Fifty’s guide to local World Cup-oriented events to prepare.
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