The three city-owned heritage apricot orchards in Saratoga, Sunnyvale and Los Altos are remnants of a history that has been preserved despite challenges due to climate change and increased development in Silicon Valley.
Read MoreTo help beat the heat this summer, we’ve compiled a list of Peninsula trails to keep cool, from shady spots with redwood canopies to breezy oceanside locations nestled in fog. Whether you’re hiking, running, biking, horseback riding or camping, these trails have you covered.
Read MoreGallery House, founded in Palo Alto in 1958, is marking its 65th anniversary this month and will celebrate the occasion with a June 9 reception featuring works in a variety of media by the 30 artists who are members of the gallery.
Read MoreHidden off of Big Basin Way near downtown Saratoga, Hakone Estate and Gardens feels like a secret oasis in the Santa Cruz Mountain foothills.
Read MoreThe Six Fifty checked out three gardens on the Growing Natives Garden Tour and spoke with participants about what motivated their decisions to garden with native plants and advice they'd give people who are considering doing the same.
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 MoreSummer might be coming to a close, but cities across the Peninsula are still finding ways to take advantage of the season’s last few weeks. From fairs to football, here are 10 ways to celebrate the holiday weekend locally.
Read MoreWhen weather happens, lawyers, doctors, journalists — and some unwelcome conspiracy theorists — come meteorologist Jan Null’s way. We talked to Null about the biggest misconceptions surrounding weather and climate, observing the green flash and how he uses his forecasting knowledge in his photography.
Read MoreOne more reason to love living on the Peninsula is the remoteness yet accessibility of the Santa Cruz Mountains wine region. Here's our guide to the wineries the area has to offer.
Read MoreWith schools out for summer and the longest day of the year approaching with the official start of summer next week, it’s an ideal time to explore Peninsula parks and open spaces. Searching for new spots to check out? We asked local outdoors and environmental experts to tell us their all-time favorite hikes in the area. Here’s what they shared.
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