Vet care and cat services expanding in Redwood City
Big news for the animals in and around Redwood City: two clinics are expanding their veterinary services, with one opening a brand-new shelter this week. Nine Lives Foundation The Nine Lives Foundation, a cat-centered nonprofit, will open its new no-kill shelter on Saturday. The foundation expects it will be able to perform 10,000 surgeries a…
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Redwood City showcases local entrepreneurs at new speaker series
On Thursday, the City of Redwood City will hold its first quarterly speaker series event, Innovate RWC, featuring the CEO of a company that makes lower-carbon home climate systems. The free event that’s open to the public will serve as…
Light rain heading to the Bay Area this week
Warm and dry weather will continue across the Bay Area on Monday before a cooling trend begins ahead of light rain expected Tuesday through Thursday, forecasters said.
Thousands turn out for ‘No Kings’ protests across San Mateo County
Thousands of demonstrators gathered with signs, songs and sun hats Saturday afternoon in the Midpeninsula to protest President Donald Trump and his policies at the third nationwide “No Kings” rally in less than a year.
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Food
American bistro and bar Causwells is coming to Menlo Park’s Springline with a reimagined menu
Springline is cementing itself as a taste of San Francisco with its latest restaurant tenant: Causwells.
Restaurateurs behind Ettan, Eylan and Little Blue Door are James Beard Award finalists
The restaurateurs behind upscale Indian restaurants Ettan and Eylan are the only Peninsula finalists for a James Beard Award this year.
From Easter feasts to egg hunts and more, here’s how to celebrate the holiday in Silicon Valley
Once again this Easter, children will sprint around in search of pastel-colored eggs while adults spend the days leading up to the holiday hunting for brunch reservations or to-go options.
Arts & Culture
Passion project: Woodside Musical Theatre offers ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ in concert
The company is staging the musical with its original score and an orchestra on stage, rare for most productions. Ted Neeley, star of the 1973 film version, will make a special appearance at the April 9 preview. The show runs April 10-12 in Woodside.
A room of one’s own: Palo Alto residency program gives artists space to create
The Cubberley artist residency program offers a haven for creatives, with subsidized workspace, a collaborative environment — and a rare amount of time to make the most of it.
What’s up this week: Terao Tetsuya’s short stories, Apple’s 50th at TechFest, a surfer singer-songwriter and more
This week, author Terao Tetsuya discusses his stories set in Taiwan and Silicon Valley; computer museum marks Apple’s 50th; plus jazz vocalist Kenny Washington; singer-songwriter and surfer Donavon Frankenreiter; collaborative art at the Anderson Collection and more.
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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Google unveils historic restoration of Hangar One in Mountain View
Once reduced to a skeletal frame, a massive landmark visible from U.S. Highway 101 has been restored to its original form minus the toxic chemicals that made it too dangerous to inhabit for decades.
Woodside man and dog injured in hit-and-run on dangerous stretch of Woodside Road
After the black Tesla speeds away, a figure rises slowly from the ground. The oncoming car’s dashcam footage reveals a man cradling a limp, black dog in his arms. Shielded by the stopped car, he calls out to the driver…
Real Estate
Ladera’s rare Eichlers became early experiments in hillside modernism
Located in the oak-studded foothills near Portola Valley, Ladera is defined by its hills, winding roads and wooded setting — terrain that shaped some of Joseph Eichler’s rarest homes. Here, Eichler experimented with more expansive designs tailored to a sloping,…
Portola Valley home gets a wellness-centered remodel
A child’s love of active play and his parents’ dream of their own sauna come together in the lower level of a hillside Portola Valley home, which has been transformed into a wellness wonderland – a literal hotspot for relaxation,…
Affordable housing complex The Millton opens in Redwood City
Four blocks away from downtown Redwood City, The Millton, a 120-unit affordable housing development, had its grand opening on Thursday morning. The project was over a decade in the making.
The Six Fifty
These Silicon Valley spots offer paint nights and workshops
If you’re looking for ways to be creative socially, there are plenty of one-time painting classes as well as multiday workshops on the Peninsula.
Here’s how to celebrate Women’s History Month in Silicon Valley
Women’s History Month festivities include art exhibits, concerts, book club meetups, author and art talks, craft activities and more events for adults and kids.
Where to chase waterfalls and hike among green hillsides after the wet Peninsula weather
Soak in the late winter and early spring sights and sounds with The Six Fifty’s guide to post-rain hot spots.
