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‘I don’t feel like I need to prove myself to anyone’: New film shares Foster City woman’s experience as a queer Asian American skateboarder

Foster City resident Kat Sy's experiences as a queer Asian Amerian female skateboarder are being highlighted in a short film being shown at the Center for Asian American Media’s 40th CAAMFest now through May 22. “Crashing Wheels on Concrete” follows the ups and downs of Sy’s life through her love of skateboarding as she graduates from college and takes on the challenges of adulthood.

Everything you need to know about Peninsula Restaurant Week 2022

To support our local dining scene, The Six Fifty and Peninsula Foodist are teaming up to bring Peninsula Restaurant Week back for its second year May 13-21, featuring deals and special dishes from your favorite eateries between South San Francisco and Sunnyvale, as well as the San Mateo County Coastside.

Hit the books: 9 places to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on the Peninsula

Local independent bookstores have helped keep many a restless mind grounded during the unpredictability of the past couple of years with a steady supply of compelling reading material, along with hosting a variety of online author talks and events. And for the first time in two years, there's ample opportunity to celebrate these businesses in person, on Independent Bookstore Day, which takes place on Saturday, April 30.

Why the spring real estate market shows no signs of slowing down

Despite a modest interest rate increase and even worldwide security fears generated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Peninsula buyers appear undeterred. Here are the trends real estate professionals say you should watch for this spring.

How to celebrate Earth Day around the 650

Earth Day offers the chance for the community to gather for the first time in two years to raise awareness about climate change and promote sustainability measures.

Blooms, birds and bees: 10 gardens to visit on the 20th annual Growing Natives Garden Tour

Gardeners and plant lovers alike are abuzz over the return of the Growing Natives Garden Tour, which went virtual the last two years due to the pandemic.

From MV to the TV: How Sean Patrick Small went from hooping at Los Altos High to playing NBA legend Larry Bird

The Six Fifty talks with actor Sean Patrick Small about his Peninsula upbringing, how he got into character to play Larry Bird in the HBO series "Winning Time," and what he hopes people take away from the show.

Some of the Peninsula’s oldest homes are open to visitors. Here are seven you shouldn’t miss.

Though most of the Peninsula's large estates have either been demolished, sold or parceled off, there are several that welcome and educate visitors on the area’s history. Visit these gems and learn how they came to be and how their place in local history impacts life here today.

Five last-minute Lunar New Year sweets you can find on the Peninsula

If you're headed to a Lunar New Year celebration this weekend or just want a treat to take home, here are some sweets to enjoy ranging from traditional dishes to modern, multicultural creations.

Rōzmary Kitchen’s weekly sandwich pop-ups return to The Midwife and the Baker

After a brief closure due to the birth of their first child, Nick Rappoport and Melissa Johnson are back in Mountain View every Friday starting Feb. 4. The Midwife and the Baker bakes the sandwich bread for Rōzmary Kitchen’s pop-up and hosts it. The pop-up returns weekly Feb. 4. (Photo by Magali Gauthier) One year after launching their sandwich pop-up Rōzmary Kitchen in collaboration with The Midwife and the Baker in Mountain ...