Juneteenth flag-raising calls for action in San Mateo County
Dozens gathered Wednesday morning at the County Courtyard for Redwood City’s second Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony, where speakers honored Black history while calling attention to displacement, disparities and the work still ahead.
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Mountain lion captured in Redwood City neighborhood to be released in Santa Cruz mountains
A young mountain lion that wandered into a Redwood City yard on Monday morning was successfully captured and will be released in an open space area in the Santa Cruz Mountains, authorities said.
San Mateo County Pride celebration was a day of fun for all ages
Central Park in San Mateo felt alive Saturday afternoon as the San Mateo County Pride celebration transformed the park with its festivities
Pride Center trainings offer space for LGBTQ+ dialogue amid backlash
About 20 people gathered on Wednesday at Island United Church in Foster City to learn about the needs and cultural history of transgender and nonbinary communities, part of a Pride Month training series hosted by the San Mateo County Pride…
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Food
Omakase World Market brings diverse array of dining options to South San Francisco campus
The San Francisco-based Omakase Restaurant Group is the force behind a number of Bay Area dining spots, from the Michelin-starred Niku Steakhouse to the dumpling chain Dumpling Time. Now, with the June 16 opening of Omakase World Market in South San Francisco, diners can find highlights from a number of Omakase projects – plus some…
Contemporary Mexican restaurant Alisios opens at Menlo Park’s Springline development
Burma Food Group opened the first restaurant at Springline. On June 11, it debuted a new concept at the Menlo Park development, the final addition to a now full list of restaurant tenants.
Mian Sichuan Noodle debuts full-service restaurant Bloom & Vine in downtown Mountain View
At many Chinese restaurants, ordering Peking duck requires a reservation. The popular Beijing poultry takes about two days to prepare. But at downtown Mountain View’s newest restaurant, Bloom & Vine, reservations aren’t necessary.
Arts & Culture
Review: Private lives become very public in romantic tangle of ‘The Cottage’
A couple’s canoodling in the country gets interrupted by friends, family and plenty of unhinged antics in modern spin on old-style farce.
What’s up this week: Author Cory Doctorow on AI; Juneteenth; jazz in the vineyard; Kid Cudi and more
This week, Cory Doctorow discusses how to make AI work for *us*; EPACENTER celebrates Juneteenth; Kid Cudi performs at Shoreline; a semi-incognito guitarist plays The Guild and more.
Ballet company holds ‘A Last Dance’ and its leaders plan a new beginning
Following the closure of Peninsula Lively Arts, its artistic staff will launch a new dance school and company in July.
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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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…
Meta halts $3.5B project, leaving Belle Haven empty-handed
For the three decades that Peter Adams has lived in Menlo Park’s Belle Haven neighborhood, he hasn’t had access to basic amenities such as a full-service grocery store. Now, he will have to wait even longer after Meta halted work…
Real Estate
Peninsula homeowners try to cash in on World Cup visitors
For some Peninsula homeowners, the World Cup represented an opportunity to generate extra income by renting out spare rooms, guest houses and entire homes to visiting soccer fans. But while the tournament is drawing visitors to the Bay Area, some…
Summer tree pruning: What to cut and what to leave alone on the Peninsula
Early summer often sparks the annual debate over when to prune. While tree trimming is commonly associated with winter dormancy, this season can also be an important window for thinning and shaping certain trees, depending on the species, their health…
Mountain View 1960s rancher sells for $602K above asking price
Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside.. Here’s a look…
The Six Fifty
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.
Festivals celebrating ube, jazz and Pride Month are on the calendar in June. Here’s how to spend the month in Silicon Valley
From the annual San Mateo County Fair to events for Pride Month and Juneteenth, here are some of the biggest happenings in Silicon Valley this month.
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