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Housing market predictions for 2025: The forecast looks bright in Silicon Valley

Don’t expect any massive mortgage rate drops or the housing market to be flooded with an excessive amount of inventory any time soon. And inflation? It’s too early to tell. But economists are optimistic about the local market.

Redwood City family sets milestone in fight against hunger

One Redwood City family has played a critical role in the packaging of nearly one million meals that have been delivered to hungry people around the world.

‘It was a surprise completely:’ a rare native plant pops up at Jasper Ridge

A rare native plant found only in the Bay Area has popped up in a surprising place on Stanford University land months after a controlled burn to cut down on fire risk.

Croissanté Bakery is coming to Palo Alto’s former Antonio’s Nut House space

There won’t be peanut shells on the floor at 321 California Ave., but there may be pastry flakes. Croissanté, a French bakery with locations in Santa Clara and Los Gatos, will open in the space that previously housed beloved dive-bar Antonio’s Nut House, confirmed Croissanté owner Sean Kang.

A new Eastern European restaurant in Los Gatos is redefining fine dining for families

Fine dining typically isn’t a place for young children. But at lelé kitchen, you’ll find high chairs for babies and toddlers, diapers and wet wipes in the bathroom and even an elevated kids’ menu – amenities not often paired with Marin Miyagi oysters and Tsar Nicoulai caviar.

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Concert: The Terrapin Family Band
The Terrapin Family Band, a group inspired by the spirit of the Grateful Dead, returns to The Guild Theatre for its second annual “Grateful Holiday” concert, featuring special guest guitarist and singer Lebo (Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz).

Art: ‘Life is a Joy – Works Inspired by Tomorrow and Yesterday’
Portola Art Gallery presents oil paintings by Marsha Heimbecker. Meet the artist at the gallery Jan. 4 and 6, or by appointment.

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Stage: ‘Anastasia’

Hillbarn Theatre stages a musical inspired by the animated film that journeys from the waning Russian Empire to the streets of 1920s Paris in telling the story of a brave young woman named Anya on a quest to uncover the mystery of her past.

Hub RWC’s Holiday Party
The HUB RWC’s Holiday Party features electronic music with Pepe G, Jerrad Keith, Ben Danklin and Moodie G,

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