32-year-old RWC man arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run
A man died Tuesday after police said he was struck by a pickup truck while trying to stop its driver from fleeing a hit-and-run crash on Woodside Road.
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Forces of nature: How two Palo Alto women helped save the Bay
Enid Pearson and Florence LaRiviere have spent more than sixty years as each other’s most reliable co-conspirators, though neither can quite remember how they met.
Portola Valley warns residents to prepare for summer outages as weather heats up
The rising summer heat can put local residents at risk for power outages as PG&E tries to prevent ignitions and hazards on powerlines with unplanned shutoffs. While inconvenient, they aim to protect high fire-risk areas such as Woodside and Portola…
Redwood City reviews license plate readers amid data-sharing concerns
For Redwood City, which is one of dozens of police departments in the state using Flock cameras, the controversy has raised new questions about who could search the city’s camera network, what the department knew from its records and whether…
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Food
Mother-daughter duo roasts Southeast Asian coffee, crafts specialty drinks at this Peninsula farmers market
On Saturdays, an empty parking lot comes to life as a bustling farmers market. Nestled among fresh produce, flaky pastries and flower vendors sits River Phin Coffee Roasters, a specialty Asian coffee booth with a stream of customers.
A wine bar and a Coastside brewery’s expansion are bringing new life to downtown Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay Brewing has opened a second location, while Lab and Hound Wine Bar and Tasting Room is slated for an August debut.
Reef Zaman brings flame-grilled Mediterranean dishes to Redwood City
Redwood City has become something of a hub for Mediterranean cuisine – and its newest restaurant opening is helping to solidify that reputation.
Arts & Culture
Music@Menlo founders Wu Han and David Finckel look back as they prepare to move on
The co-artistic directors are stepping down after 24 years at the helm of the Peninsula chamber music festival. This year’s Music@Menlo runs July 17-Aug. 8.
What’s up this week: Chamber jazz, the music of 007, dance film festival, and 10,000 Maniacs
This week, chamber jazz ensemble The Westerlies is at Stanford Jazz Fest; SF Symphony performs the music of James Bond; Evanescence brings “Sanctuary” to Shoreline; longstanding alternative band 10,000 Maniacs plays two sold-out shows at The Guild and more.
Meet the Silicon Valley club where amateur astronomers come to nerd out over the night sky
For over 75 years, Peninsula Astronomical Society has drawn amateur astronomers, curious newcomers and those prone to tilting their heads at the night sky in wonder.
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.
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‘I am so sorry’: Former San Carlos mayor allegedly embezzled $2M from clients
A former San Carlos mayor allegedly embezzled more than $2 million from landlords across the Peninsula while operating his property management company, according to two lawsuits filed in San Mateo County Superior Court and obtained by The Almanac.
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.
Real Estate
At $21.2M, 1922-era Atherton home fetches highest sales 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. See what sold…
‘We wanted quirky, but not weird’: Remodeling a historic home without losing its charm
What started as a pinprick leak in the tubing of the refrigerator’s ice-maker — a problem that initially seemed minor enough to fix with a fan and some drying — turned into a full-scale kitchen remodel.
‘A full-on treasure hunt’: The stories behind Peninsula estate sale finds
Ever wonder what’s inside some of the Peninsula’s most intriguing homes? Estate sales offer a rare peek inside, and the chance to discover one-of-a-kind treasures.
The Six Fifty
From new Peninsula playgrounds and amenities to Shakespeare in the Park, here’s what summer has in store outdoors
The Six Fifty rounds up outdoor recreation news and happenings for the summer, including the opening of new playgrounds and park amenities, updates on projects and more.
Carving out colors: Redwood City painter and former film animation artist Sandra Keely creates vibrant layered designs
Her exhibition is on view at M Stark Gallery in Half Moon Bay through July 19.
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.
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