Mountain View council approves adding 38 rowhomes to Stierlin neighborhood
Mountain View’s Stierlin Estates neighborhood is slated to gain 38 new homes as part of a rowhouse development approved by City Council this week.
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Local nonprofits strained by funding cuts and shifts in federal policy
Nonprofits in Silicon Valley are being squeezed by fewer resources, higher demand for services and shifting federal priorities.
This finding is the key takeaway of the Nonprofit Pulse Report, a review of how federal actions are impacting nonprofits in San…
Mountain View hires new IT director
Mountain View announced Tuesday that it has picked a new IT director to replace Roger Jensen, who recently retired after more than a dozen years in the role.
Walden West outdoor camp may close during upcoming renovations
Santa Clara County is preparing to begin major renovations at Walden West, which could lead to the temporary closure of the longtime outdoor school.
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Food
Menlo Park fine-dining restaurant added to Michelin Guide
Yeobo, Darling, a Korean Taiwanese fine-dining restaurant in downtown Menlo Park, was added to the Michelin Guide Wednesday morning.
This boba-making robot runs 24/7 at a Peninsula hotel
The newest boba shop to land on the Peninsula is only 20 square feet and doesn’t have any human employees. It’s the latest public project from Yo-Kai Express, a Hayward-based company known for its ramen vending machines.
A taste of spring: Persian New Year food traditions celebrate fresh greens, community and new beginnings
Nowruz, the spring holiday also known as Persian New Year, translates to “new day,” and falls on the Northern Hemisphere’s vernal equinox, around March 20.
Arts & Culture
A rainforest springs up in Redwood City’s Art Kiosk
For her piece “Understory” artist Erika Knerr used sheer fabric, foliage and silhouettes to create the illusion of a lush habitat. The piece will be on display through April 12.
These Silicon Valley spots offer paint nights and workshops
If you’re looking for ways to be creative socially, there are plenty of one-time painting classes as well as multiday workshops on the Peninsula.
How Tinder ’tis to love: Modern romance meets the Bard in 48-hour play festival
‘ShakesDATE’ mashes up classic characters and 21st-century dating in short plays written and performed in a single weekend.
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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Google unveils historic restoration of Hangar One in Mountain View
Once reduced to a skeletal frame, a massive landmark visible from U.S. Highway 101 has been restored to its original form minus the toxic chemicals that made it too dangerous to inhabit for decades.
‘This blight just seems unacceptable’: Large pit prompts frustration from neighbors
A deep exposed hole in a residential area of Mountain View has drawn the ire of neighbors, led to warnings from the city and sparked a lawsuit claiming that the excavation caused a wooden fence to collapse and damaged an…
Real Estate
Ladera’s rare Eichlers became early experiments in hillside modernism
Located in the oak-studded foothills near Portola Valley, Ladera is defined by its hills, winding roads and wooded setting — terrain that shaped some of Joseph Eichler’s rarest homes. Here, Eichler experimented with more expansive designs tailored to a sloping,…
Portola Valley home gets a wellness-centered remodel
A child’s love of active play and his parents’ dream of their own sauna come together in the lower level of a hillside Portola Valley home, which has been transformed into a wellness wonderland – a literal hotspot for relaxation,…
Brand-new Woodside home with elevator sells for $23.5M
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.
The Six Fifty
Here’s how to celebrate Women’s History Month in Silicon Valley
Women’s History Month festivities include art exhibits, concerts, book club meetups, author and art talks, craft activities and more events for adults and kids.
Where to chase waterfalls and hike among green hillsides after the wet Peninsula weather
Soak in the late winter and early spring sights and sounds with The Six Fifty’s guide to post-rain hot spots.
Downtown Sunnyvale developments: Where to play, dine and unwind in a transforming Silicon Valley corridor
What comes to mind when you think of downtown Sunnyvale? For many locals, downtown is synonymous with Murphy Avenue, the Heritage District’s character-filled block of restaurants, small businesses and historic buildings.
