How is Mountain View faring with its plan to add 11K homes by 2031?
A recent city report shows a drop in the number of building permits issued over the past two years, posing a challenge for Mountain View as it tries to meet its state mandated housing goal of planning for 11,135 new homes by 2031.
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California has 40,000 affordable housing units ready to break ground. One setback is holding them up
Tens of thousands of affordable units across California are stuck in financial purgatory, according to a new report. Will more money get them moving?
The field is set: Meet the candidates officially running for California governor
Eight Democrats and two Republicans have filed officially to run for California governor by the Friday deadline. The crowded field could give GOP candidates a boost.
Palo Alto looks to audit Flock license plate cameras after breaches in other cities
Just weeks after Mountain View police revealed that they had allowed hundreds of law enforcement agencies unauthorized access to license plate data, Palo Alto will consider an audit of the city’s own contract with Flock Safety, the company that administers…
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Food
Mia’s Paletería y Nevería brings hard-to-find Mexican treats to Mountain View
Mia’s Paletería y Nevería, which directly translates to “Mia’s popsicle and ice cream store,” held its grand opening in November. Its ice cream reflects a Mexican palate that showcases unique flavors you would not find at most of your local grocery stores or favorite ice cream shops.
Meet 3 woman-owned small businesses bringing globally inspired treats to the Peninsula
These under-the-radar bakeries are far from vanilla. This Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting three woman-owned small businesses baking up big and bold global flavors.
This pioneering sushi chef’s final venture may be the newest omakase restaurant to land in Mountain View
Masaki Sasaki is a legend in the Bay Area omakase scene. Known as Chef Masa, his Michelin-starred restaurant Maruya was the first to introduce the style of dining to San Francisco in 2013. Sasaki, now 68 years old, will open his…
Arts & Culture
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.
Unique album release show takes special ‘measures’
Peninsula musicians Alex and Maya Valdivia will release their new album at a show that’s part of a joint project with Fuse Theatre featuring art inspired by the album’s songs. The show takes place March 13 in Redwood City.
What’s up this weekend: ‘Songs for a New World,’ BoDeans and more
This weekend: A musical about life’s big moments; alternative rockers mark their 40th anniversary; ethereal art; an evening of “transatlantic jazz” and more.
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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‘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…
Changing gears: Local nonprofits provide bikes to low-income residents
As local governments work to meet the rising need for social services, some area nonprofits have also stepped in to address a more specific gap: transportation.
Real Estate
March tips for your Peninsula garden: Soil prep, frost damage and growing carrots in heavy clay
Now is a good time to plant carrots. Carrots thrive in cool weather and can be planted before the final frost of spring. Early planting leads to sweeter, crisper harvests. If you have a light, fluffy soil, perhaps in a…
Leaf bumps on your Midpeninsula oak? Here’s what to know
If you’ve noticed unusual bumps that look like tiny “horns” or brown spots on the leaves of your oak tree this winter, you’re not imagining it. Many residents in the region are seeing a higher population of tiny gall wasps,…
In 1950, Palo Alto’s Lawrence Tract redefined who could live where
Lined with trees and modest one-story homes, Lawrence Lane in Midtown Palo Alto may look like a typical 1950s neighborhood today, but when construction on the first homes began on Feb. 23, 1950, the subdivision made headlines. The 6-acre, 25-home…
The Six Fifty
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.
Nature events, reopenings and more: Here’s the latest outdoor recreation news around Silicon Valley
Just because it’s a little chillier outside doesn’t mean you can’t bundle up and spend time moving and learning outdoors on the Peninsula.
