Redwood City teen accused of stabbing a man on Broadway
A teenager accused of stabbing a man during a fight in downtown Redwood City on Tuesday was arrested and booked into the Youth Services Center, according to the Redwood City Police Department.
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County supes approve creating maternal health trust fund
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Tuesday to establish a fund to address racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes.
Ravenswood asks voters to approve $70 million bond measure
Ravenswood City School District is pursuing a $70 million bond measure to fund the construction of new classrooms, primarily at Costaño School of the Arts. Measure A on the June 2 ballot aims to address the anticipated jump in enrollment…
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.
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Food
From Easter feasts to egg hunts and more, here’s how to celebrate the holiday in Silicon Valley
Once again this Easter, children will sprint around in search of pastel-colored eggs while adults spend the days leading up to the holiday hunting for brunch reservations or to-go options.
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.
Arts & Culture
A room of one’s own: Palo Alto residency program gives artists space to create
The Cubberley artist residency program offers a haven for creatives, with subsidized workspace, a collaborative environment — and a rare amount of time to make the most of it.
What’s up this week: Terao Tetsuya’s short stories, Apple’s 50th at TechFest, a surfer singer-songwriter and more
This week, author Terao Tetsuya discusses his stories set in Taiwan and Silicon Valley; computer museum marks Apple’s 50th; plus jazz vocalist Kenny Washington; singer-songwriter and surfer Donavon Frankenreiter; collaborative art at the Anderson Collection and more.
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.
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,…
Community Calendar
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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
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.
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.
