Redwood City Police admit to improper street camera data sharing
The Redwood City Police Department’s automated license plate reader settings were incorrectly configured, allowing unauthorized agencies and Flock Safety employees to search the city’s database at least 99 times in a two-year period.
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49ers team owner arrested in misdemeanor charges in Ohio
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested over the weekend in Ohio on suspicion of disorderly conduct and possession of criminal tools, according to court documents.
Redwood City woman helps police stop alleged elder fraud scheme
A Redwood City woman helped police stop an alleged elder fraud scheme before she lost any money, leading investigators to arrest a 22-year-old man who tried to escape officers in San Francisco.
CardVault by Tom Brady burglarized a week after opening in Palo Alto
Just one week after its opening, CardVault by Tom Brady has been burglarized by one or more intruders who smashed the store’s window and made off with about 60 trading cards, according to Palo Alto police.
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Food
Avenidas and La Comida to host foodie fundraiser to support older adults
Palo Alto nonprofits Avenidas and La Comida are coming together to host Flavors of Palo Alto, a food-filled fundraiser in support of programs for older adults.
Stanford alum opens protein-forward Palo Alto Thai restaurant
HolyShred is a fast-casual Thai restaurant located in the former Siam Fine Thai space on El Camino.
Simiz Kai Lelei brings Tongan and Samoan flavors to East Palo Alto and beyond
The family-run eatery serves “Poly Plates” rooted in tradition, community and a taste of the Pacific.
Arts & Culture
Indie bookstore to host first kids’ podcast fest on Aug. 30
The Reading Bug in San Carlos has hosted its own children’s podcast for eight years. Now, owner Lauren Savage is bringing together other kids’ podcasters for the family-run independent bookstore’s first Kids Pod Fest on Aug. 30.
Science meets art in unique Woodside artist residency
Annual Leonardo@Djerassi program fosters interdisciplinary inspiration and collaboration at famed mountain ranch, where everything from the fog to the forests can play a role in artists’ works.
What’s up this week: Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, a play about pickleball, ska pioneers and more
Get ready to celebrate all things artistic at the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, plus a tale of passion for pickleball comes to the stage, “America’s first ska band” plays The Guild and more.
Spotlight
This California Delta community is drawing Bay Area homebuyers to the water
Bay Area residents understand the value of open space. That’s why it’s no surprise a private waterfront enclave on the California Delta is drawing homebuyers who are ready for a different kind of life.
What years of moving in Redwood City have taught experts about a smooth Peninsula move
From downtown apartments to hillside homes and waterfront communities, moving within Redwood City can look very different from one neighborhood to the next.
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Friends, family remember Jakub Solovsky, cyclist killed in Woodside head-on collision
Larry Abrahams remembers the rainy day that was the last time he rode with East Palo Alto resident Jakub Solovsky, a member of Western Wheelers who died July 11 in a head-on collision on Skyline Boulevard.
Firefighters rescue lost dog found swimming in the Bay
Almost two weeks after it went missing, Menlo Park firefighters saved a pet that was spotted frantically dog-paddling in the San Francisco Bay.
Real Estate
Meet the teen building miniature ecosystems on the Peninsula
A local teen is bringing miniature ecosystems to the Peninsula through terrarium workshops, aquarium installations and educational programs. Learn how his nonprofit is helping people bring a little nature indoors and get tips for creating your own terrarium at home.
Former home of famed mountaineer sells for $21.7M in Old Palo Alto
This week, 34 homes sold across the Midpeninsula, with prices ranging from $760,000 in East Palo Alto to $21.9 million in Atherton. We also take a closer look at a $21.7 million Palo Alto property with an unusually large lot…
Invasive shothole borers are here: What Peninsula homeowners need to know
If you have a tree in your yard, you probably aren’t spending much time looking for a beetle that’s smaller than a grain of rice. But August is a good time to take a closer look. Warm summer weather increases…
The Six Fifty
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.
Redwood City friends turn clothing swaps into a sustainable shopping series
Friends with Denim holds public sales in a variety of locations, where shoppers can hunt for fashion treasures at affordable prices and save them from the waste stream. Multiple vendors participate in each sale, and no two events are the…
Peninsula Outdoor Painters find art, nature and community in the open air
Founded nearly 50 years ago, the Silicon Valley club brings together outdoor enthusiasts and artists of all skill levels at local parks, beaches and preserves.
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