Alhambra Irish House to launch weekly blues jam in Redwood City
After Club Fox’s long-running blues jam ended this spring, Alhambra Irish House is preparing to bring a jam to Wednesday nights in Redwood City.
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Billionaire tax explained: What you need to know about Prop. 40
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National Weather Service issues coastal flood advisory
The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for all bay-front shorelines on the Peninsula through 5 p.m. Thursday, warning of high tides one foot above normal.
County officials seek public input on Dumbarton route between Redwood City and East Palo Alto
The San Mateo County Transit District is seeking public input through October on a planned project to construct a bus-only route and recreation path between Redwood City and East Palo Alto that runs through Menlo Park.
Menlo Park councilmember urges citywide traffic review as SRI housing proposal expands
As Menlo Park considers an expanded redevelopment plan for SRI International’s former campus that would add nearly 300 more housing units, Councilmember Jeff Schmidt is urging the city to conduct a broader review before approving it or other major projects…
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Food
A historic Peninsula post office is reopening as a fine-dining restaurant from the restaurant group behind The Village Pub and Selby’s
The Old Post Office in Burlingame combines 1940s-inspired fare with architectural flair.
Yutori debuts its highly anticipated Japanese restaurant and bar
The Palo Alto cafe, konbini and marketplace opens its full-service restaurant with modern takes on Japanese dishes.
‘Top Chef’ alumni introduce new menus to 2 Palo Alto restaurants
Two Palo Alto restaurants are revamping their menus and adding fresh flavors from “Top Chef” alumni.
Arts & Culture
Arts news: History museum volunteers, theater workshops and more
A Peninsula history museum seeks volunteers, plus community nights for film fans and theater workshops.
Photography meets Victorian-era 3D printing in Cantor Arts Center’s new show
‘Solid Pictures’ exhibition presents rare examples of photosculpture, a 19th-century mashup of science and art.
What’s up this week: Paly students’ science book, political satire sketch show, ’90s rockers, a PBS travel host and more
This week, Paly students launch a science-focused children’s picture book; Molly Tuttle plays Stanford Live; former lovers reunite at The Pear; Los Altos Stage Company skewers current events and more.
Spotlight
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
Meet the landscape artist blurring the line between indoor rooms and outdoor spaces
Whether it’s a peaceful retreat, a hotspot for entertaining or a fantasy made real, when landscape designer Cevan Forristt takes on a project, he doesn’t just strive to make a garden look nice. He aims to extend his clients’ homes…
What real estate experts expect on the Midpeninsula this fall
The Midpeninsula housing market is heading into fall with low inventory, strong demand and questions about where prices are headed. We asked six local real estate agents what they saw this summer and what they expect to see by Thanksgiving.…
New Mountain View skylight showroom lets the sunshine in
Danish skylight maker VELUX has opened first North American experience center in downtown Mountain View, providing visitors a chance to see skylights, sun tunnels and other products in real-life settings.
The Six Fifty
How a Coastside forest therapy guide is helping people reconnect with nature in Peninsula parks
Wendy Figone leads a regular series of guided therapy walks in partnership with the San Mateo County Parks Foundation.
Meet the ‘Beetlelady’ bringing interactive bug classes to all corners of Silicon Valley
San Mateo resident Stephanie Dole shares her expertise with kids and adults alike, with the goal of helping folks better appreciate the creepy crawlies around us.
20 late summer and fall festivals in Silicon Valley
Some of Silicon Valley’s biggest cultural festivals are held in September and October. Here’s what’s on the calendar.
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