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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Opinion: No on Measure E
In this guest opinion, San Mateo County Supervisor and assessor-elect David Canepa argues that Measure E could discourage housing investment, reduce property values and threaten funding for schools and local services.
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Silver Alert issued for woman, 87, last seen in Redwood City
A Silver Alert was issued early Tuesday morning for an 87-year-old woman who was last seen in Redwood City, according to the California Highway Patrol.
San Mateo County housing group receives ACLU award
The ACLU of Northern California presented its Defend Democracy Award to the Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County and its executive director, Evelyn “Evvy” Stivers, at a Sept. 15 event in Palo Alto.
Redwood City faces lawsuits over nearly $9M in Veterans Memorial Senior Center bills
Redwood City is named as a defendant in three lawsuits, with subcontractors seeking a combined nearly $9 million in allegedly unpaid bills over the Veterans Memorial Senior Center’s delayed $56 million project.
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Food
Why a Foster City resident started his own line of decaf teas
Chris Horng’s company de-tea offers decaffeinated teas in green and black varieties, with more options brewing.
First look: Japanese supermarket Hashi Market to open first West Coast location in Cupertino
From unique snacks such as banana-flavored corn dogs to Japanese staples including soy sauce and miso paste, Silicon Valley’s newest Japanese supermarket has no shortage of tasty and functional finds.
Fast-casual Burmese restaurant TleafGreen is coming to Mountain View
From Mingalaba in Burlingame to Burma Taste in Sunnyvale, the Peninsula has quite a selection of Burmese food – but notably, all are sit-down restaurants. That’s where Mountain View newcomer TleafGreen is hoping to fill the void.
Arts & Culture
‘Heathens’ chronicles five people challenging their fundamentalist upbringings
Peninsula filmmakers’ documentary will have its world premiere this month at the United Nations Association Film Festival. The festival, which highlights films about human rights, opens Oct. 15 in Palo Alto.
What’s up this week: Local author Marley-Rose Teter, Afro-Latin jazz, a spirited symphony opener and more
This week, local author Marley-Rose Teter shares her debut YA novel and slack-key masters bring Hawaii to the Peninsula. Plus, a Nashville singer-songwriter at The Guild, Bruno Mars at Levi’s Stadium and more.
Count on him: Illusionist brings magic to TheatreWorks’ ‘Dracula’
Subtle illusions play up the supernatural spookiness of the vampire tale, which runs through Nov. 1.
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.
Experience Public Art on Stanford Campus
Stanford’s public art program includes more than 80 works spanning the 19th-21st centuries and reflecting the history, spirit, and dynamism of life on campus.
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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
What $975K to $18.3M gets you on the Peninsula
From multimillion-dollar estates to more modest homes, this week’s highest- and lowest-priced home sales offer a snapshot of the Peninsula real estate market. See what buyers paid for homes across the region, including an $18.3 million Menlo Park property on…
How AI is changing the apartment search: Is it working?
AI is changing how renters search for apartments, from chatbots that answer questions and schedule tours to tools that can narrow a search based on a renter’s preferences. But the technology still has limitations — and California is beginning to…
October tips for your Peninsula garden: Cover crops, persimmons, shallots — and coffee
Should you put coffee grounds in your garden? When are persimmons ready to pick? Master Gardeners answer those questions and offer timely tips on winter soil care, planting garlic and shallots, and harvesting pomegranates.
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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