Herbicide identified as likely culprit of mass tree die-off near Mountain View library
After determining that herbicide was probably behind the demise of dozens of mature trees, Mountain View is monitoring another 150 trees showing similar signs of deterioration.
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Attorney general drops felony charges against Stanford Five
The California Office of the Attorney General has decided not to retry five Stanford University students for felony conspiracy to trespass and vandalism after they allegedly broke into the university president’s office during a pro-Palestine protest in June 2024.
Mountain View approves 7-story builder’s remedy project on Gamel Way
A seven-story builder’s remedy project in Mountain View cleared a major hurdle after it got the greenlight from the city earlier this month with no appeals stopping it from moving forward. The deadline to file an appeal was Sept. 18.
Hundreds hunt for unique finds in Mountain View’s Citywide Garage Sale
More than 230 residents participated in the annual garage sale, organizing their driveways or gathering in parking lots to showcase old belongings in the hopes that someone else could give them a new beginning.
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Food
‘Top Chef’ alumni introduce new menus to 2 Palo Alto restaurants
Two Palo Alto restaurants are revamping their menus and adding fresh flavors from “Top Chef” alumni.
As Menlo Park deli Lutticken’s faces its final days, regulars reminisce about its legacy and hope for a revival
After 45 years of deli sandwiches and community building, Menlo Park institution Lutticken’s will permanently close Sept. 30. But with the future of its storefront undecided and a longtime employee expressing interest in taking over the business, the Lutticken family…
Revolving sushi, Michelin-recommended noodles and more: Here’s what’s coming to Westfield Valley Fair
From long lines at Ramen Nagi and Din Tai Fung to massive food halls such as Eataly and Asia Live, Westfield Valley Fair has cemented itself as more than a shopping center: It’s a foodie destination. The Santa Clara mall…
Arts & Culture
Grammy-winning group beats the drum for new music
Chicago-based ensemble Third Coast Percussion will perform a program of works that mark their 20th anniversary in a Sept. 26 concert at Coast Live Music in Portola Valley.
Peninsula-raised writer releases debut novel, ‘Firewalkers’
Author Tyler Hanley takes readers on a quest with four siblings in a post-apocalyptic world as they try to evade a nefarious scientist with mysterious ties to their father. “Firewalkers” was published in August.
What’s up this week: Brandi Carlile, brave bunnies, Beethoven sonatas, a legendary guitarist and more
This week, multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is at Frost, an innovative jazz trio takes inspiration from modern art, courageous cottontails are the focus of an author event for families and more.
Spotlight
What to know about cyclosporiasis
The latest foodborne illness goes by the name cyclosporiasis (sigh-klo-spor-eye-uh-sis). Since the first known case in Michigan in June 2026, the parasitic disease has stricken thousands of people.
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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…
’We made a home here’: Gamel Way residents face eviction to make way for condos
After yearslong delays, a developer’s plan to demolish a rent-controlled apartment complex to construct a large condo building in Mountain View is getting closer to the finish line, leaving tenants concerned about where they will live next.
Real Estate
Palo Alto neighborhoods mapped: See where median prices jumped, inventory dipped and sales surged in 2026
Here’s a look at sales activity for single-family homes in each of Palo Alto’s 13 neighborhoods from January through August 2026 compared with the same period last year, based on data from MLSListings.
Why fall is a good time to plant a tree in your Peninsula yard
Fall is one of the best times of the year on the Midpeninsula to add a tree, shrub or other permanent planting. Cooler temperatures and moister soil ease transplant stress and give roots time to develop before the region’s long, dry…
$1M over-asking still isn’t bringing more homes to market on the Midpeninsula
Home prices climbed 8% in Palo Alto, 9% in Menlo Park and 17% in Atherton during the first eight months of 2026, even as the number of homes for sale remained largely unchanged. In Atherton, nearly 1 in 5 homes…
The Six Fifty
A bug educator’s life: Meet the ‘Beetlelady’ bringing interactive insect (and other ‘bug’) classes to all corners of Silicon Valley
San Mateo resident Stephanie Dole shares her expertise with kids and adults alike, with the goal of helping folks better appreciate the creepy crawlies around us.
20 late summer and fall festivals in Silicon Valley
Some of Silicon Valley’s biggest cultural festivals are held in September and October. Here’s what’s on the calendar.
A new beach park has debuted on the San Mateo County coast. Here’s what to know before you go
Known for its dramatic sandstone cliffs and panoramic ocean views, Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach is a new recreation destination south of Half Moon Bay.
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