Fewer computer science students graduate from Stanford. What comes next?
The number of undergraduate computer science bachelor degrees conferred by Stanford University in 2026 decreased by 70 people – almost 14 percent – compared to the year before.
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2 motorcyclists injured Saturday in separate accidents on Highway 84 in La Honda
Two solo motorcycle crashes occurred just hours apart on Highway 84 in La Honda on Saturday, Sept. 19, with one rider airlifted to the hospital and the other rescued after falling 75 feet down an embankment.
Redwood City seeks input on affordable housing at downtown library lot
Redwood City is seeking community input on potentially redeveloping a downtown library parking lot into a 100% affordable housing development with public parking and other uses.
Obituaries: Local residents who have died recently
Local residents who died recently include Edith Twombly Eddy, Alfred Aguilar Santana, Mary Cheek McCullough, Lindsay Chambers and Henry Joseph Blommer, Jr.
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Food
‘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.
As Menlo Park deli Lutticken’s faces its final days, regulars reminisce about its legacy and hope for a revival
After 45 years of deli sandwiches and community building, Menlo Park institution Lutticken’s will permanently close Sept. 30. But with the future of its storefront undecided and a longtime employee expressing interest in taking over the business, the Lutticken family…
Bay Area’s first Northeast Indian restaurant debuts in Sunnyvale
You’ve likely not tasted Indian food quite like this – Khaar in Sunnyvale is bringing hard-to-find Northeast Indian cuisine to Silicon Valley.
Arts & Culture
Grammy-winning group beats the drum for new music
Chicago-based ensemble Third Coast Percussion will perform a program of works that mark their 20th anniversary in a Sept. 26 concert at Coast Live Music in Portola Valley.
Peninsula-raised writer releases debut novel, ‘Firewalkers’
Author Tyler Hanley takes readers on a quest with four siblings in a post-apocalyptic world as they try to evade a nefarious scientist with mysterious ties to their father. “Firewalkers” was published in August.
What’s up this week: Brandi Carlile, brave bunnies, Beethoven sonatas, a legendary guitarist and more
This week, multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is at Frost, an innovative jazz trio takes inspiration from modern art, courageous cottontails are the focus of an author event for families 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.
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
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.
Palo Alto neighborhoods mapped: See where median prices jumped, inventory dipped and sales surged in 2026
Here’s a look at sales activity for single-family homes in each of Palo Alto’s 13 neighborhoods from January through August 2026 compared with the same period last year, based on data from MLSListings.
Why fall is a good time to plant a tree in your Peninsula yard
Fall is one of the best times of the year on the Midpeninsula to add a tree, shrub or other permanent planting. Cooler temperatures and moister soil ease transplant stress and give roots time to develop before the region’s long, dry…
The Six Fifty
A bug educator’s life: Meet the ‘Beetlelady’ bringing interactive insect (and other ‘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.
A new beach park has debuted on the San Mateo County coast. Here’s what to know before you go
Known for its dramatic sandstone cliffs and panoramic ocean views, Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach is a new recreation destination south of Half Moon Bay.
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