Maguire jail in Redwood City to halt in-person visits this fall for elevator repairs
In-person visits at Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City are suspended for 14 weeks starting this fall for elevator repairs, leaving families to rely on video calls.
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Menlo-Atherton students suspected of bringing gun to school, police say
Two Menlo-Atherton High School students brought a firearm to campus on Wednesday, the Atherton Police Department said.
Two arrested in $4K Redwood City store theft
Two San Jose men were arrested Tuesday in connection with a January grand theft at a Redwood City motorcycle store, according to Redwood City police.
Hundreds seeking jobs outside of tech flock to conservation career fair
Attendees packed into the Los Altos Community Center for a Careers in Conservation job fair last week. The scene was emblematic of California’s employment market in 2026: job seekers are packed shoulder-to-shoulder and face lines to speak to prospective employers.
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Food
‘She’s a legend’: A longtime Woodside bartender and community figure is now serving espressos from her own coffee trailer
Myshel Portz started Mountain Mama Java to fulfill her longtime dream of opening a coffee spot after a career in the service industry.
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…
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.
Arts & Culture
Life swap: Peninsula filmmaker’s mistaken-identity movie ‘Reunion’ premieres at Cinequest
Classmates at a high school reunion confuse a man for a billionaire alum in Mountain View resident John W. Kim’s feature film, screening March 15 and 21.
What’s up this week: Author discusses Apple turning 50; St. Patty’s Day with Brazilian jazz trio and more
This week, CBS correspondent David Pogue discusses Apple’s first half century; plus St. Patrick’s Day with Edu Ribeiro Trio; Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale pairs Black spirituals with baroque tunes and more.
Review: ‘Primary Trust’ plays heart-restoring mind games
TheatreWorks has given Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer-winning play an imaginative telling that tickles all the feels as well as working out the cerebellum and the empathy muscles. “Primary Trust” runs through March 29 in Palo Alto.
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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Charged with child sex abuse, East Palo Alto employee gets character reference from council member
A former East Palo Alto city employee allegedly molested and supplied drugs repeatedly to a 13-year-old he met while working for the city, according to San Mateo County prosecutors in newly obtained court documents that include a character reference by…
Major salt pond restoration nears completion
Yearslong construction work to transform a 435-acre pond once used for salt harvesting into a tidal marsh is wrapping up this month just north of Mountain View’s Shoreline Park.
Real Estate
Inside a professional designer’s own kitchen remodel
Palo Alto homeowner Gloria Carlson didn’t just remodel her 1950s kitchen — she reimagined it with the precision of a seasoned interior designer. Her first renovation in 2001 inspired a career change from technical speech researcher to certified designer, and…
Redwood City suspends Mills Act tax break for historic properties
In Redwood City, the tax incentive has recently fueled debate over whether historic preservation is worth the public cost. Critics say the program shifts tax revenue from city services and schools while relying largely on homeowners to self-report improvements meant…
Peninsula spring home & garden guide: Wildflower hikes, garden tours, green homes — and more
Whether you’re looking to tour a historic garden, learn some gardening skills or explore local flora and fauna, you’ll find plenty of opportunities on the Peninsula. Check out our March home & garden events calendar.
The Six Fifty
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.
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.
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