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Six decades of football photography: Michael Zagaris talks fighting for access, the San Francisco 49ers’ deep Peninsula roots and his new photo book

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Silicon Valley’s next meat substitute is being grown in a Morgan Hill mushroom lab

San Francisco Peninsula beach pollution has worsened, perplexing locals.

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The mysterious case of the SF Peninsula’s poop-polluted beaches

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Where to watch the 2022 World Cup on the Peninsula

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From classic apple pie to bourbon pecan, these Peninsula pie purveyors have you covered for Thanksgiving

by Zack Fernandes June 8, 2021

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Cheez(steak) Whiz: A Philly transplant’s guide to the Peninsula’s best cheesesteaks

Steak + grilled onions + liquid cheese= edible East Coast magic

by Julia Brown November 23, 2022

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Six decades of football photography: Michael Zagaris talks fighting for access, the San Francisco 49ers’ deep Peninsula roots and his new photo book

San Francisco 49ers history and moments throughout six decades of NFL photography are on display in MichaelZagaris' new photo book, "Field of Play: 60 Years ...

by Kate Bradshaw November 22, 2022

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Silicon Valley’s next meat substitute is being grown in a Morgan Hill mushroom lab

A fungus-based meat alternative is debuting on the market, making waves in Silicon Valley's high-end kitchens.

by Peter Beller November 22, 2022

San Francisco Peninsula beach pollution has worsened, perplexing locals.

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The mysterious case of the SF Peninsula’s poop-polluted beaches

Beach pollution on the San Francisco Peninsula has worsened for years, perplexing local surfers, scientists and officials.

by Julia Brown November 17, 2022

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Where to watch the 2022 World Cup on the Peninsula

For those looking to watch World Cup games in a pub with fellow fans to those looking for an excuse to duck out of a ...

by Kate Bradshaw November 16, 2022

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From classic apple pie to bourbon pecan, these Peninsula pie purveyors have you covered for Thanksgiving

Whether you're looking for a tried-and-true classic, a gluten-free or vegan option or even a five-flavor flight of mini pies, there's a pie on the ...

by Kate Bradshaw November 10, 2022

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Prohibition rum runners and deadly shipwrecks: Pescadero’s Pigeon Point Lighthouse turns 150

The 115-foot tall Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero has overseen some of the biggest commercial shifts in American life over the past century and a ...

by David Goll November 10, 2022

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An eight-car garage and an indoor ice hockey rink: A look inside Silicon Valley’s luxury homes

During a year that has seen a residential real estate market cool-down thanks to rising interest rates and other economic and political factors, the Midpeninsula's ...

by Julia Brown November 10, 2022

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Peninsula holiday fairs for your one-stop shopping needs

While online shopping for gifts over the holidays has become the go-to choice for many, there's an indistinguishable spark that arises when you spot that ...