Mountain View puts $5M towards preserving affordable apartments
A plan to preserve affordable homes sailed through the City Council last week, giving hope to low-income tenants who want to remain in Mountain View but struggle paying market-rate rents.
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Community Briefs: Kiwanis marks 100 years, Hope’s Corner volunteers honored and Tech Showcase coming up
This week in Community Briefs, local volunteers and service groups are being recognized as Mountain View gears up for summer events.
California launches AI job-loss tracker to monitor workforce impacts
California has launched what state officials describe as the nation’s first public dashboard to track potential job losses linked to artificial intelligence, part of an effort to monitor how the technology is affecting the workforce.
Newsom appoints 2 new judges to Santa Clara County court
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Jeremy Kroger and Bhanu Sadasivan to serve as judges at the Santa Clara County Superior Court, his office announced Friday.
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Food
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.
Michelin removes 6 Peninsula restaurants from its guide
Michelin has removed six Peninsula restaurants from its illustrious guide after Wednesday night’s California awards ceremony in San Diego.
The scoop on Ethan’s Granola: Redwood City 9-year-old’s brand is growing
Move over, school bake sales and neighborhood lemonade stands: Redwood City’s Ethan Vitus is running his own homemade food brand while still an elementary school student.
Arts & Culture
Stanford Jazz Festival brings centennials, string quartets and stars
The 54th annual festival, which runs through July 31, features a summer of celebrating both jazz masters and bold new ideas.
What’s up this week: Comedian Laurie Kilmartin, a ska anniversary show, Classical on the Square, AI in healthcare and more
This week, see Bay Area-raised comedian Laurie Kilmartin; celebrate the ’90s ska revival with Let’s Go Bowling and Monkey; catch a free family-friendly classical concert; explore the intersection of science and Silicon Valley history and more.
America’s 250th birthday: A guide to Fourth of July events on the Peninsula and beyond
From fireworks and festivals to live music and chalk art, here’s where you can celebrate the nation’s milestone anniversary.
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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UC Berkeley’s plans for massive Moffett space center raise housing concerns
For the better part of a decade, NASA Ames and UC Berkeley have been planning to build a $2 billion space center at Moffett Field, but few details about the massive project have been publicly known. That changed recently with…
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.
Real Estate
Peninsula history: Palo Alto’s post office design was too modern for Washington — until a U.S. president stepped in
On June 24, 1932, Palo Alto received approval to build a post office so different from any other in the nation that it almost didn’t happen. While the design fit naturally in Palo Alto among the nearly 100 buildings Clark…
Peninsula homeowners try to cash in on World Cup visitors
For some Peninsula homeowners, the World Cup represented an opportunity to generate extra income by renting out spare rooms, guest houses and entire homes to visiting soccer fans. But while the tournament is drawing visitors to the Bay Area, some…
Summer tree pruning: What to cut and what to leave alone on the Peninsula
Early summer often sparks the annual debate over when to prune. While tree trimming is commonly associated with winter dormancy, this season can also be an important window for thinning and shaping certain trees, depending on the species, their health…
The Six Fifty
One way to beat World Cup traffic in Silicon Valley? A free valet for bikes and scooters
Getting in and out of Levi’s Stadium has been a challenge for some as part of the World Cup experience. A growing number of fans have decided the answer is to skip traditional commuting methods and turn to Silicon Valley…
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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