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Sheep vs. robot ‘mow off’ at Earth Day event highlights ways to curb carbon emissions
This year’s Atherton Earth Day celebration, on a sunny Sunday afternoon, featured the ultimate showdown: a “mow off” between sheep vs. robotic lawnmower, in a battle to see who could do a better job clearing out weeds and grass. The winner? The sheep of course (in a vote of 103-to-20).
Las Lomitas superintendent returns from medical leave after leukemia diagnosis
Las Lomitas Elementary School District Superintendent Beth Polito returned to work in…
Inside the recount: Election workers examine every vote in District 16 race
San Mateo County is processing about 40,000 ballots as part of the…
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Obituaries: Local residents who died recently
Courtesy iStock photos. Local residents who died recently include: Hope…
Peek inside Belle Haven Community Campus before May 18 grand opening
A polished, sleek two-story complex befitting a high-tech company will…
Stanford STEMfest draws a crowd of 3,000 science lovers
At around 30 booths, people stopped by to learn about…
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Arts briefs: Analog Dog, Subtle Orange at The Guild, Stay in Bloom festival, a retro TechFest and more
This week, Analog Dog and Subtle Orange play The Guild; Dabin’s Stay in Bloom festival comes to Frost; the Computer History Museum hosts an ’80s-themed TechFest; and Fog Holler and Gal Klein bring bluegrass to Mountain View. Plus Hidden Villa’s Sheep Shearing and Fiber Arts Festival and California Pops Orchestra’s big band concert.
Zach Fest ’24 offers music and a message
Redwood City musician Garrick Davis is organizing and performing at Zach Fest ’24, an April 28 concert in memory of his son, Zach Davis-Price, that will also raise funds for local nonprofits.
Pizzeria Delfina owners Craig and Annie Stoll discuss their restaurant journeys and where the business plans to go from here
Craig and Annie Stoll decided to open a restaurant together on their second date. One year later in 1998, Delfina in San Francisco opened for business, serving up California-Italian fare. Then in 2005, the couple – with Craig in the kitchen and Annie in the front-of-the-house – opened their first Pizzeria Delfina on California Street in…
Get creative at event for new arts center this Wednesday
The Center for Creativity is a community initiative to bring a dedicated arts center to San Mateo County. At an April 24 event, connect with local art advocates, take part in creative activities, enjoy refreshments and more.
MoDo Hawaii and Vietnamese drink pop-up Nhà Cafe partner on a new drive-thru in Santa Clara
Sip on a creamy pandan drink from Nhà Cafe, munch on a malasada from MoDo Hawaii and snack on a taiyaki, a Japanese fish-shaped cake, from Snowtime Dessert Cafe all from one drive-thru in Santa Clara.
Peninsula restaurant week
Peninsula Restaurant Week ends Saturday! Don’t miss the opportunity of scoring a deal on a great dinner out and helping support some your favorite Peninsula restaurants. The week-long annual event is coming to an end on Saturday and won’t be back until next year!
Saturday plans? Booked. Here’s where you can celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on the Peninsula
Independent Bookstore Day is a national one-day celebration of indie bookstores with author storytimes and talks, signings, discounts, merch and giveaways. Here’s how Peninsula booksellers…
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Overwhelming majority of recent home sellers ‘regret waiting to sell’
A new survey from Realtor.com and Censuswide reveals that an overwhelming majority…
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California once led in government transparency. It descended into secrecy and opacity
In summary California, once a leader in government transparency, has…