Results last updated: Nov. 6 at 5:07 p.m.
Newcomer David Poll pulls ahead of Brandon Stroy in Los Altos school board race
David Poll has taken a narrow lead over Brandon Stroy in the neck-and-neck race for the third seat on the Los Altos School District Board of Trustees, with just 135 votes separating the two candidates, according to the most recent set of ballot returns.
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Sylvester, Paymer and Cox take the lead in Mountain View City Council race
With polls officially closed, election results for the Mountain View City Council race show IdaRose Sylvester has taken a decisive lead with Silja Paymer, Robert Cox and Erik Poicon neck-to-neck to fill a trio of seats up for grabs this…
Pete Dailey poised to win seat on Valley Water board
Pete Dailey appears to be winning by a wide margin in the contentious Area 7 seat on the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors after early returns.
In early returns, Thida Cornes leads in race for MVLA school board Area 3
In early election returns, Thida Cornes is leading the race for the Area 3 seat of the Mountain View Los Altos High School District Board of Trustees with 56.44% (1,333 votes), according to initial results.
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Food
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.
Abrupt closure of 98-year-old Cook’s Seafood rattles Menlo Park community
For 98 years, Cook’s Seafood provided fresh fish and seafood to Menlo Park and surrounding communities. Its abrupt closure came as a shock to both patrons and its roughly 45 employees across the two restaurants who lost their jobs without…
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.
Arts & Culture
Teens study the classics in Palo Alto oil painting workshop
A unique program at Pacific Art League teaches young artists classical oil painting techniques, thanks to funding from a Peninsula resident.
Journalist Alexis Madrigal to appear at Stanford
Bay Area journalist and author Alexis Madrigal will be featured in conversation with humanities professor and journalist Adrian Daub Nov. 12.
What’s up this weekend: Fitz and the Tantrums, Zoppé Italian Circus, Brandon Woody’s Upendo and more
Fitz and the Tantrums play two very different setlists at The Guild, and in Redwood City, the circus is back in town. Plus, the music of Ellington and Gershwin, comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub, a romantic comedy about life in rural…
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
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.
Peninsula Photo Contest winners capture colorful moments and human connection
Human connection was a major theme in this year’s batch of Peninsula Photo Contest winning entries. All of the winning entries are on exhibit Oct. 23-Dec. 13 at the Palo Alto Art Center.
A new Peninsula business offers rentals of curated baby and toddler toys
A desire to avoid filling up her house with unwanted stuff that her daughter would soon outgrow led Redwood City resident Amy Bearman to start her business BurbleBox.
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