Redwood City summer camps aim to address the construction labor shortage
Two Redwood City summer camps are introducing young people to the trades as the Bay Area’s construction labor shortage persists, driven in part by high housing costs, poor retention and barriers for women and younger workers.
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Sunnyvale man sues ICE, alleging violent arrest and medical neglect
A Sunnyvale man who suffered an acute medical emergency following his arrest by immigration authorities last year filed a federal lawsuit Monday alleging civil rights violations.
Dasbierhauz closes in Redwood City, Gangsan Korean Restaurant coming soon
Redwood City says auf Wiedersehen to Dasbierhauz; annyeonghaseyo to a new Korean spot.
Redwood City receives $4.5M state grant for public safety, youth programs
Redwood City has received a $4.5 million state grant to support public safety efforts and expand youth prevention, intervention and diversion programs, the city said.
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Food
Low-ABV and nonalcoholic drinks find their place on Peninsula menus
Low alcohol by volume (ABV) and nonalcoholic (NA) drinks are on the rise, and it’s not just a phase. While alcoholic drinks have historically played a social and financial role for restaurants, Peninsula eateries offer an expanding range of low-ABV beverages to pair with your next meal.
Spinning Dough’s ube pizza plants permanent Peninsula roots
A Millbrae pizza shop is offering flavors that may be more divisive than pineapple: think blackberry, longanisa and even a vibrant purple ube pie.
How a 30-year-old Mountain View distillery is adapting to survive amid decreasing drinking
Essential Sprits Alambic Distilleries is looking to shift from contract production to cementing a presence at local bars and restaurants.
Arts & Culture
Actor Mariska Hargitay will kick off TheatreWorks’ New Works Festival next month
The ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” actor will appear in benefit performances of uplifting solo show she recently performed on Broadway.
Redwood City film fest showcases documentary about Magical Bridge playgrounds
‘Magical Bridge: Kind by Design’ is among the films sharing stories of community at BraveMaker Film Festival, which runs July 8-12.
What’s up this week: Taj Farrant, a quirky look at Stanford matriarch, Chris Stapleton, The Corner Laughers and more
This week, guitar prodigy Taj Farrant performs at The Guild; the Cantor Arts Center delves into the life of Jane Stanford; country star Chris Stapleton plays Shoreline, with special guest Molly Tuttle, 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.
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.
Community Calendar
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Mountain View teens launch affordable summer camp for Moffett families
Benny Cittadino, a Mountain View High student, founded Camp Moffett, which provides full-day activities for the children of NASA, military and civil service families living on the federal airfield – for only about $25 per day.
UC Berkeley’s plans for massive Moffett space center raise housing concerns
For the better part of a decade, NASA Ames and UC Berkeley have been planning to build a $2 billion space center at Moffett Field, but few details about the massive project have been publicly known. That changed recently with…
Real Estate
Peninsula July home & garden guide: Garden tours, guided marshland hikes, flower workshops — and more
Whether you’re tending a garden, looking for inspiration or exploring the natural world, find summer events and activities across the Peninsula in our July calendar.
July in your Peninsula garden: 5 things to watch this month
Summer gardens are in full swing, but July also brings a few seasonal challenges. From bee swarms to bolting lettuce, here’s what to keep an eye on this month.
After nearly a century, Los Altos’ Maryknoll Seminary sells for $43M
A century-old Catholic seminary overlooking Interstate 280 in Los Altos has sold for $43 million, marking a new chapter for one of the Peninsula’s most distinctive hillside landmarks.
The Six Fifty
Where to catch free outdoor movie nights around Silicon Valley this summer
This summer, cities across the Peninsula are rolling out giant screens and transforming parks and plazas into open-air cinemas, showcasing free movie screenings ranging from animated family favorites to blockbuster new releases.
As the Pacifica Pier faces an uncertain fate, its closure has the community that calls it home reeling
Locals and visitors have rallied around Chit Chat Cafe and the city of Pacifica as crews work to stabilize the pier.
Where to find World Cup watch parties, family-friendly festivities and special promos on the Peninsula
Whether you’re a diehard soccer spectator or a casual fan looking to watch games in a fun atmosphere, make it a goal to read up on The Six Fifty’s guide to local World Cup-oriented events to prepare.
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