Redwood City Council races draw no challengers
The regular filing deadline passed on Friday, Aug. 7, leaving three incumbent Redwood City Council members as the only candidates up to bat in their respective districts.
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What happens after ICE detains a San Mateo County resident?
With over 140 San Mateo County residents arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the last year — leaders behind the county’s rapid response to ICE offered insight into what happens if a county resident is detained.
For the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, queer joy is resistance
For nearly five decades, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have used drag, community service and queer joy as activism. For Sister T’aint A Virgin, who grew up in San Mateo County, participating in Redwood City’s Pride flag raising carried special…
Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation brings national sailing competition to Redwood City
Tucked on the edge of Redwood Creek, the Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation is working to introduce local students to the maritime trades, teach them about sustainability and waste management, as well as create a sailing program that is accessible to…
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Food
Taste the flavors of Southeast Asia at an immersive play debuting at this San Mateo Asian food festival
A new play paired with Southeast Asian bites is debuting at a massive festival and expo celebrating Asian food and cultures in San Mateo this weekend.
The veggie edit: 10 vegan and vegetarian eateries on the Peninsula
Here are 10 vegetarian restaurants (many of which are fully vegan) on the Peninsula – from beloved classics to fresh establishments that have opened more recently.
Inside the Daly City boba cafe fostering Filipino culture and mental health wellness
Kapwa Kultural Center & Cafe offers boba drinks as a gateway into the mental health and wellness support services it provides. The Daly City center is themed around kapwa — a Filipino word with no exact English equivalent — which…
Arts & Culture
What’s up this week: Glam swing music, interactive public art, a festival of new plays and more
Lizzy & The Triggermen bring swanky swing to Filoli, plus, get a sneak peek at new plays in development at TheatreWorks’ New Works Festival, contribute to a public art project or get your very own “customized compliments” and more.
‘Connected Worlds’ traces six decades of Palo Alto’s international friendships through art
Exhibit features art and artifacts from cultural exchanges with 10 sister cities. It runs through Aug. 22 at the Pacific Art League.
Sacred scenes and infinite sounds: Mountain View’s Community School of Music and Arts hosts art reception and concert
Pragati Sharma Mohanty’s mixed-media work and a performance of Indian classical music and dance from renowned artists will be featured at free Aug. 8 event, which also kicks off CSMA’s fall concert series.
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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Firefighters rescue lost dog found swimming in the Bay
Almost two weeks after it went missing, Menlo Park firefighters saved a pet that was spotted frantically dog-paddling in the San Francisco Bay.
‘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.
Real Estate
Bay Area millennials are buying homes faster than the nation, but most still rent
More Bay Area Millennials are buying homes, but most still rent. A new analysis looks at how the region compares with the rest of the country.
San Francisco moves ahead of Santa Clara County as the state’s No. 2 most-expensive place to buy a home
San Francisco County has moved ahead of Santa Clara County as the second-most expensive place in California to buy a home. San Mateo County remains No. 1.
Peninsula home sales: From $780K to $30M, here’s what homes sold for this week
The Peninsula’s housing market showed a sharp divide this week, with luxury sales pushing median sales prices into the double digits in Atherton and Los Altos Hills, while more moderately priced markets saw the bulk of activity.
The Six Fifty
8 hotel pools for Silicon Valley staycations
Looking for a poolside getaway, no overnight stay required? Hotels across the Peninsula open their pools to day guests, offering everything from casual swims to lively cabana setups with food and drink service.
Peninsula Outdoor Painters find art, nature and community in the open air
Founded nearly 50 years ago, the Silicon Valley club brings together outdoor enthusiasts and artists of all skill levels at local parks, beaches and preserves.
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.
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