Construction delays push out Mountain View’s reopening of Shoreline boathouse, café
Currently undergoing renovations, the Shoreline Lake boathouse and café in Mountain View is expected to open in March 2027, four months later than anticipated.
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New housing project bolsters Palo Alto’s vision for future of San Antonio
Palo Alto’s plan to transform a stretch of San Antonio Road into the city’s newest residential community received a boost Monday, when the City Council reviewed and largely supported a proposal to demolish three commercial buildings and construct a 200-apartment…
Update: Poicon vaults into second place in Mountain View City Council race
Ever since Election Night, Erik Poicon has been stuck in fourth place, just one spot shy of getting a seat on the Mountain View City Council. But his fortunes have now shifted, with Poicon first bumping Robert Cox for the…
Google’s new AI ‘ultimatum’ sparks concern over tech giant’s power in California schools
Google announced last week that if schools opt out of Google’s AI feature, students will lose access to the search engine.
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Food
Los Altos coffee brand debuts slow bar residency at Tal Palo
Silicon Valley moves at a fast pace. From grab-and-go coffee shops to drive-thrus, speed is often prioritized in the service industry. But for Amblett, a new pour-over coffee pop-up at Tal Palo in downtown Los Altos, the goal is to be intentionally slow.
Skip the cooking: 7 Peninsula restaurants offering take-home Thanksgiving meals and sides
From fully vegan feasts to upscale turkey dinners, here are seven Peninsula restaurants making Thanksgiving prep easy and convenient.
New Palo Alto froyo spot draws long lines
The summer’s East Coast froyo craze has finally trickled to the Peninsula with the debut of Yiaya Greek Yogurt.
Arts & Culture
Review: Mountain View theater stokes literary sibling rivalry
The Pear Theatre’s ‘Underdog: The Other Other Brontë’ offers irreverent look at famed family of writers.
Palo Alto’s Pamela Walsh Gallery shares tales of two cities
‘Bay & Borough’ explores six artists’ reflections on San Francisco and New York City. The show runs through Dec. 10.
Arts news: Digital festival seeks artists, ‘Uncanny Alley’ performance
The city of Palo Alto unveils new public art and seeks artists for the 2027 edition of code:ART, plus a local group co-hosts a virtual reality-based theatrical experience.
Spotlight
Forecasting toxic metals
Wildfires can turn natural metals in soil into toxic, airborne particles. Stanford researchers are working to predict where these metals travel and warn people in harm’s way.
Cardinal football is back — here’s what you need to know
New coach, upgraded stadium, standout players and plenty of Cardinal spirit—here’s what to watch this Stanford football 2026 season.
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A legal settlement protects RV residents in Mountain View – it’s expiring soon
Four years ago, Mountain View agreed to protections for people living in oversized vehicles. That deal ends early next year, and it’s an open question whether the city will crack down on RVs and trailers parked on public streets.
Humans in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence is alternately billed as the most consequential technology in history or a speculative bubble that will pop and lead to economic chaos. For this project, a collaboration with photojournalist Mark Tuschman, we spoke to local residents and professionals…
Real Estate
Palo Alto’s historic Squire House hits market for $19.9M
The Squire House on University Avenue has stood as one of Palo Alto’s most recognizable residential landmarks for more than a century. Now, the historic white-columned Roman Classic Revival mansion is on the market for $19.9 million. It is the…
Fall home & garden events: Make a holiday centerpiece, learn to compost and more
From making an owl box to flower-arranging and composting workshops to nature walks and garden tours, explore what’s happening on the Peninsula in November.
San Mateo, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties are state’s priciest housing markets, but not its least affordable
San Mateo County remains California’s most expensive housing market, with buyers needing an annual household income of $578,400 to afford the median-priced home of $2.27 million, according to the California Association of Realtors’ Third Quarter 2026 Housing Affordability report, That’s…
The Six Fifty
Inside a Peninsula Humane Society program supporting rare reptiles and amphibians
Peninsula Humane Society (PHS) does many things for many animals. One very specialized program works to give California species under threat a better chance for survival.
Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history
A midsize Peninsula city that just celebrated its centennial, Belmont offers a rich history and more to discover than meets the eye.
From crafts and ofrendas to live music and dancing, here’s how to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Silicon Valley
Remember and celebrate the dead at these festivities now through early November.
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