Demolition begins at controversial Permanente cement plant
Demolition has started at the Permanente Cement Plant near Cupertino, a massive manufacturing site that repeatedly ran afoul of environmental regulations before it officially closed three years ago.
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Mountain View Whisman spends $22M on major school construction this summer
The school district has a number of summer projects in the works, from improving aging infrastructure to providing more outdoor learning areas for students.
Transgender athletes still protected in California, Supreme Court rules
A Tuesday Supreme Court ruling allows states to ban transgender student athletes from playing on girls’ and women’s teams, but doesn’t require it. States like California can keep their current policies.
Mountain View adopts long-anticipated biodiversity, urban forest plan
A plan to improve Mountain View’s biodiversity and urban tree canopy got the greenlight last week, marking a major environmental milestone for the city.
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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.
How a 30-year-old Mountain View distillery is adapting to survive amid decreasing drinking
Essential Sprits Alambic Distilleries is looking to shift from contract production to cementing a presence at local bars and restaurants.
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.
Arts & Culture
Why medical murals by a Diego Rivera protégé adorn a Peninsula museum
The Palo Alto Museum isn’t expected to open until the fall, but you can already to catch a glimpse of history there, thanks to 17 frescoes artist Victor Arnautoff painted on the building’s exterior.
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.
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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