North Fair Oaks secures $1.1M for new Magical Bridge park
A $1.1 million Magical Bridge Pocket Park is set to break ground later this year in North Fair Oaks, funded by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and several major donors.
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Redwood City’s State of the City address connects local history to modern goals
Titled “Grounded in History. Shaping the Future,” the event explored housing, transportation, community, climate resilience, safety, and economy.
Local nonprofits strained by funding cuts and shifts in federal policy
Nonprofits in Silicon Valley are being squeezed by fewer resources, higher demand for services and shifting federal priorities.
This finding is the key takeaway of the Nonprofit Pulse Report, a review of how federal actions are impacting nonprofits in San…
Menlo Park Mayor Betsy Nash won’t seek reelection after eight years on City Council
Menlo Park Mayor Betsy Nash announced she will not seek reelection in November, stepping down after eight years on the City Council.
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Food
Jiggly Japanese souffle pancakes are bouncing back in Mountain View
Japanese souffle pancakes may be making a Peninsula comeback. The jiggly, fluffy brunch treat went viral globally in 2016.
Menlo Park fine-dining restaurant added to Michelin Guide
Yeobo, Darling, a Korean Taiwanese fine-dining restaurant in downtown Menlo Park, was added to the Michelin Guide Wednesday morning.
10 spots for fish sandwiches on the Peninsula
Fish sandwiches have been making waves in the Bay Area. At the start of the year, San Leandro-based Chinese Bakery & Deli went viral for its $3.50 fish filet bun. With a crispy fried white fish filet and Kewpie mayo…
Arts & Culture
A rainforest springs up in Redwood City’s Art Kiosk
For her piece “Understory” artist Erika Knerr used sheer fabric, foliage and silhouettes to create the illusion of a lush habitat. The piece will be on display through April 12.
These Silicon Valley spots offer paint nights and workshops
If you’re looking for ways to be creative socially, there are plenty of one-time painting classes as well as multiday workshops on the Peninsula.
How Tinder ’tis to love: Modern romance meets the Bard in 48-hour play festival
‘ShakesDATE’ mashes up classic characters and 21st-century dating in short plays written and performed in a single weekend.
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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Google unveils historic restoration of Hangar One in Mountain View
Once reduced to a skeletal frame, a massive landmark visible from U.S. Highway 101 has been restored to its original form minus the toxic chemicals that made it too dangerous to inhabit for decades.
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…
Real Estate
Ladera’s rare Eichlers became early experiments in hillside modernism
Located in the oak-studded foothills near Portola Valley, Ladera is defined by its hills, winding roads and wooded setting — terrain that shaped some of Joseph Eichler’s rarest homes. Here, Eichler experimented with more expansive designs tailored to a sloping,…
Portola Valley home gets a wellness-centered remodel
A child’s love of active play and his parents’ dream of their own sauna come together in the lower level of a hillside Portola Valley home, which has been transformed into a wellness wonderland – a literal hotspot for relaxation,…
Affordable housing complex The Millton opens in Redwood City
Four blocks away from downtown Redwood City, The Millton, a 120-unit affordable housing development, had its grand opening on Thursday morning. The project was over a decade in the making.
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.
