Environmental photographer Barbara Boissevain has been capturing aerial and ground-level pictures of the Peninsula's salt ponds for 12 years. Her photos are part of a forthcoming book, "Salt of the Earth."
Read MoreSpringtime has arrived on the Peninsula, which means Easter is on its way. Here are 10 spots pulling out all the stops for their Easter brunch festivities.
Read MoreEach year, Joint Venture Silicon Valley, a regional nonprofit think tank, publishes its Silicon Valley Index, a report chock-full of data points attempting to paint a point-in-time portrait of the region. This year's data points confirmed a lot of what I'd observed anecdotally in my own circles: Essentials like housing, transportation, food and child care feel more expensive than ever.
Read MoreJayne Baltazar first began baking macarons in college, when she raised funds to study abroad in Paris through a bake sale fundraiser. Nearly a decade later, she's bringing her desserts to customers across Silicon Valley.
Read MoreWe tried 10 snacks from Ponyo, Millbrae’s new Asian snack market. Here’s what we loved — and didn’t.
From cherry blossom soda and seaweed crackers to kiwi candies, our staff sampled a variety of snacks for inspiration before your next shopping trip.
Read MoreFollowing a two and a half year hiatus after owners Jerry and Lorraine Olson closed the restaurant in August 2020 amid shifting regulations and economic impacts during the pandemic, three new chefs have teamed up to bring a new concept to The Mountain House, offering "country coastal cuisine" and cocktails with forest views.
Read MoreA Palo Alto landmark has been restored to its former use as a hotel. This time, in its reincarnation as Graduate Palo Alto, the hotel aims to be an upscale homage to all things Stanford, from its extensive cocktail menu at two on-site bars to to the portraits of Stanford celebrities displayed in the guest rooms.
Read MoreMany of the targets of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ fiery viral speeches lie squarely in Silicon Valley, from the billionaires he wants taxed to the tech giants he wants to break up. Sanders will be in Silicon Valley March 4 for the only Northern California appearance scheduled to talk about his new book, "It's OK to be Angry About Capitalism," hosted by Kepler’s Literary Foundation at San Jose’s California Theatre.
Read MoreAbout 120 billion disposable cups are thrown away each year in the U.S. A new startup is partnering with San Mateo County to incentivize people to opt for reusable cups to help curb this problem locally.
Read MoreFive new restaurants have joined San Mateo County’s dining scene, offering up a variety of cuisines and dishes ranging from congee and tea to Japanese pastries.
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