Mountain View approves temporary closure of 13 downtown parking spots
More than a dozen public parking spots in downtown Mountain View are slated to be temporarily unavailable to make way for a construction project on Castro Street.
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BTS fans to flood Stanford this weekend for return tour
This weekend and Tuesday evening, tens of thousands of fans will travel to Stanford University to see the K-pop band BTS perform for three days of sold-out shows. The concerts are expected to bring a euphoric wave of fans, an…
Mountain View Voice Holiday Fund grants $66,500 to local nonprofits
Six Mountain View nonprofits have each received grants of $11,090 from the Mountain View Voice Holiday Fund, thanks to the generosity of local residents and businesses.
Homekey Palo Alto, a transitional housing complex, celebrates long-awaited opening
Nearly five years in the making, the Homekey project at 1237 San Antonio Road is the first interim housing development of its kind in Palo Alto, offering 88 units for families and individuals experiencing homelessness.
Food
Yemeni coffee shop Haraz Coffee House is coming to Mountain View
Yemeni coffee franchises continue to proliferate along the Peninsula. The latest? Michigan-born Haraz Coffee House.
From software to sourdough: Menlo Park resident starts home-based microbakery Kirana Bakehouse
At a home in The Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park lives a sourdough starter named Albus. Created during a baking workshop at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Albus now plays an essential role in Vanya Weng’s home bakery.
Matcha madness: Bonbon Matcha is the latest matcha cafe to open in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley’s matcha obsession is showing no signs of slowing down.
Arts & Culture
Permission to dance: BTS brings a joyful ARMY to Stanford
The K-pop superstars will play three local dates on their first international tour since going on hiatus. The band is touring in support of their 10th studio album, “Arirang.”
From ‘Dark Matter’ to ‘Rainbow Cardigan,’ Bay Area band’s sixth album strikes a buoyant balance
Indie-pop foursome The Corner Laughers recently released ‘Concerns of Wasp and Willow,’ their first album since 2020. A duo from the band will perform songs from the album May 15 in Redwood City.
Over a decade of Palo Alto chamber music school
Unique year-round program based in Palo Alto welcomes students of all ages.
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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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YouTuber provoked, pepper-sprayed shopper at Mountain View Costco, police say
Mountain View police arrested a Southern California YouTuber for blasting pepper spray at a man outside Mountain View’s Costco, an alleged assault that police say was motivated by the YouTuber’s financial interest and desire for views.
Prosecutors allege Mountain View massage parlors were part of regional brothel network
From the outside, Relax Day Spa and Camino Massage Therapy presented themselves as massage parlors, but authorities allege the two Mountain View businesses were actually brothels. A criminal case is underway against the family accused of running the operation.
Real Estate
Atherton sale ranks 9th most expensive in nation, behind Zuckerberg’s Florida purchase
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.
It’s allergy season on the Peninsula. Here’s how to reduce pollen in your yard.
In spring, trees leaf out and bloom, bringing fresh greenery across the landscape. For many residents, it also signals the start of allergy season across the Bay Area.
Inside cutting-edge Peninsula homes rarely open to the public
From sprawling walls of glass to airy open layouts, the 2026 Silicon Valley Modern Home Tour offers a rare chance to get an insider’s look at some of the best examples of modern architecture on the Peninsula from Atherton to…
The Six Fifty
A ‘special hidden gem’: The newest landmark in San Mateo County is a 116-step mosaic staircase
Seen throughout San Francisco but less common in Silicon Valley, the new ‘Sea to Stars’ tiled stairway in Brisbane pays homage to the city’s history and California ecology.
Walk and talk: 10 guided tours around the Peninsula
We’ve rounded up 10 spots on the Peninsula where you can take guided walks or tours, covering topics from cuisine and arts to history, agriculture and nature.
From upgrades at landmark parks to events in nature, here’s what’s happening outside in Silicon Valley this spring
Get the inside scoop on the outdoors with The Six Fifty’s latest roundup of parks and recreation happenings.
