Public bristles at San Mateo County’s call for violent crime data on immigrants
More than two dozen public commenters addressed the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to oppose the board’s request for data on violent crimes in the county committed by those targeted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Local billionaires shell out to defeat Prop 40
Californians are already voting on whether to implement a one-time 5% tax on billionaires that could generate as much as $100 billion toward healthcare and other social services over the next five years. And local billionaires are weighing in — with their wallets.
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Museum’s new exhibit celebrates 100 years of Woodside Fire
The Woodside Community Museum has opened its newest exhibit celebrating 100 years of the Woodside Fire Protection District. Volunteers on the History Committee have been preparing for the opening for two years.
Man, 51, arrested for indecent exposure involving children by Sequoia Station
A 51-year-old Redwood City man who police said exposed himself to two 12-year-old children near Sequoia Station was arrested on Wednesday, according to the Redwood City Police Department.
Bay Area elected officials mourn death of labor leader Dolores Huerta
Labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta has died at the age of 96, prompting many Bay Area and state elected officials on Wednesday to mourn her death while celebrating her legacy.
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Food
Belmont at 100: Where to eat, explore and uncover local history
A midsize Peninsula city that just celebrated its centennial, Belmont offers a rich history and more to discover than meets the eye.
After 98 years in Menlo Park, Cook’s Seafood abruptly shutters both locations
Employees were notified via text message around 3 a.m., according to employees.
Square Pie Guys to shutter Cal Ave pizza joint
Square Pie Guys is tossing its final pie in Palo Alto. The Detroit-style pizzeria is permanently closing its Cal Ave location after service on Friday – just one year after it made its debut.
Arts & Culture
Author and doctor Abraham Verghese discusses his works at Kepler’s
The bestselling writer and Stanford physician will appear in a Nov. 16 event at the Menlo Park bookstore.
What’s up this week: ‘The Addams Family,’ Dracula told through dance, The Psychedelic Furs, a virtual film festival and more
This week, a grownup Wednesday Addams brings home a “normal” boyfriend at Palo Alto Players and The Psychedelic Furs hit the heartbreak beat at The Guild. Plus an iconic vampire’s tale told through dance; a New York State of Jazz…
In ‘surf noir’ thriller, ‘Nearshore,’ Steve Hawk brings conspiracies, tech-fueled peril to the coast
A surfer teams with Stanford academics and finds something frightening brewing on the coastline, courtesy of Silicon Valley, in author’s debut novel .
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Forecasting toxic metals
Wildfires can turn natural metals in soil into toxic, airborne particles. Stanford researchers are working to predict where these metals travel and warn people in harm’s way.
Cardinal football is back — here’s what you need to know
New coach, upgraded stadium, standout players and plenty of Cardinal spirit—here’s what to watch this Stanford football 2026 season.
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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
November tips for your Peninsula garden: Spring bulbs, broccoli, dahlias — and garden critters
What should you be doing in your Peninsula garden this November? This month’s tips include planting spring-blooming bulbs, keeping aphids off your broccoli and preparing dahlias for winter. Plus, learn how to identify what’s digging around in your yard.
For Palo Alto renters, saving for a down payment could take 50 years
Bay Area households that rent and hope to buy their first home could need decades to save enough for a down payment and closing costs on a starter home. The estimated time is 28 years in the San Francisco metropolitan…
El Niño: Is your Peninsula home ready?
In September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to help prepare for the coming rainy season. While it’s too soon to know how much the predicted El Niño pattern will affect the Midpeninsula, residents can take steps…
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From crafts and ofrendas to live music and dancing, here’s how to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Silicon Valley
Remember and celebrate the dead at these festivities now through early November.
Peninsula Photo Contest winners capture colorful moments and human connection
Human connection was a major theme in this year’s batch of Peninsula Photo Contest winning entries. All of the winning entries are on exhibit Oct. 23-Dec. 13 at the Palo Alto Art Center.
Find spirited Halloween happenings for all ages at these Silicon Valley haunts
Halloween can be a frightful enough time without adding fear of missing out into the mix. Check out our monster Halloween events guide before time runs out.
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