Redwood City’s coastal residents brace for El Niño-powered storm surges
Sea level rise is a constant worry for the area, and while there are projects underway to improve protections, this winter is expected to test existing infrastructure limits.
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San Mateo County’s Measure J proposes extending timeline for filling vacancies in elected offices
After the rush to find a new San Mateo County sheriff in 30 days, voters are being asked to decide whether the Board of Supervisors should get extra time to figure out how to fill a seat in an elective office when it becomes vacant.
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Electronic Arts to cut 400 employees, gaming studio BioWare to close down
Video game company Electronic Arts (EA), headquartered in Redwood Shores, is reportedly slashing around 400 employees and closing down BioWare, a gaming development studio, after more than 30 years. The upcoming “Mass Effect” game has been canceled, which would have…
Lawsuit: Ex-employees claim Oracle layoffs cheated them of $1 million in company stock
Former Oracle employees connected to the company’s Redwood Shores campus are suing the multinational tech company, alleging they were cheated out of stock options when it terminated them with little notice.
World class squash players compete in Silicon Valley Open in Redwood City
The thumping of the rubber ball against the court’s glass barrier echoed over the spectators at Squash Zone in Redwood City, where dozens of fans, young players and international champions had gathered for the 2026 Silicon Valley Open.
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Food
Team behind Meyhouse to launch Turkish bakery in Santa Clara
The team behind upscale Turkish restaurant Meyhouse is continuing to bring Turkish flavors to Silicon Valley, but this time in the form of baked goods, including soft and buttery açma and rich and tender su böreği.
8 Peninsula restaurants to try for Filipino American History Month
October is Filipino American History Month. Get a taste of the island country by dining at these eateries around the Peninsula showcasing a range of Filipino flavors. Some spots have opened since our last guide, while others are local stalwarts…
Trailblazing Uyghur restaurant Mrs Khan shutters in Menlo Park
Mrs Khan founder Kalbinur Tursungjan reopens the restaurant as Dragon General, offering Peking duck and Dongbei specialties.
Arts & Culture
Review: What are we really seeing in ‘You Can See Everything’?
Comedian Nathan Fielder co-directs a trip down the Elizabeth Holmes rabbit hole in a documentary following the disgraced Theranos founder on the eve of beginning her prison sentence.
From crafts and ofrendas to live music and dancing, here’s how to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Silicon Valley
Remember and celebrate the dead at these festivities now through early November.
Coach, artist team up to create ‘The ABC’s of Basketball’
Mountain View-based team created a picture book that’s not just about sports, but life lessons for kids.
Spotlight
Cardinal football is back — here’s what you need to know
New coach, upgraded stadium, standout players and plenty of Cardinal spirit—here’s what to watch this Stanford football 2026 season.
What to know about cyclosporiasis
The latest foodborne illness goes by the name cyclosporiasis (sigh-klo-spor-eye-uh-sis). Since the first known case in Michigan in June 2026, the parasitic disease has stricken thousands of people.
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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…
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.
Real Estate
El Niño: Is your Peninsula home ready?
In September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to help prepare for the coming rainy season. While it’s too soon to know how much the predicted El Niño pattern will affect the Midpeninsula, residents can take steps…
A 41-acre vineyard with a stone Italian villa and private tasting room sells for $11M in Portola Valley
From a 41-acre Portola Valley vineyard with an Italian villa to two historic Palo Alto homes sold as a family compound, see what properties sold for $1 million to $17 million on the Peninsula.
Peninsula’s October heat waves make now a good time to check trees for stress
The Bay Area’s summer weather, followed by humid heat waves that lasted into mid-October, may have left Peninsula trees stressed. Even with the first rain and temperatures cooling, trees can take time to show signs of heat damage.
The Six Fifty
Peninsula Photo Contest winners capture colorful moments and human connection
Human connection was a major theme in this year’s batch of Peninsula Photo Contest winning entries. All of the winning entries are on exhibit Oct. 23-Dec. 13 at the Palo Alto Art Center.
Find spirited Halloween happenings for all ages at these Silicon Valley haunts
Halloween can be a frightful enough time without adding fear of missing out into the mix. Check out our monster Halloween events guide before time runs out.
Redwood City startup offers baby toy rentals
A desire to avoid filling up her house with unwanted stuff that her daughter would soon outgrow led Redwood City resident Amy Bearman to start her business BurbleBox.
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