While the town of Woodside celebrated successes with improvements to roads, it also faced hardships with its yet-to-be ...

An upscale Spanish restaurant is coming to the former Bird Dog space. Macarena, a traditional Spanish restaurant serving tapas and paella, is scheduled to open in downtown Palo Alto in February.

In summary Here are some of the most noteworthy 2025 laws that go into effect on Jan. 1. Cannabis cafes and expanded outdoor drinking? An end to a banking fee? More protections for your credit score ...

In summary The California Legislature butted heads with Gov. Gavin Newsom and grappled with a budget deficit in 2024. Against the backdrop of the election, the Legislature’s year was marked by debates ...

Whether your ideal New Year’s Eve celebration is a family-friendly affair at an earlier house, a multicourse meal with bubbly ...

Portola Valley resident Dan Quinn captured a full Frog Pond in the town on Dec. 15, after rain returned to the area.

After a groundswell of public support leading up to the decision, the Portola Valley Town Council voted 5-0 to approve its third draft of its state-mandated housing plan on Wednesday night, May 10.

Nearly three decades after Peninsula cities began implementing bans on gas-powered leaf blowers, the effort has found a foothold at the state level, with Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a bill on Oct. 9 ...

Winemaker Nicolas Vonderheyden mans the tractor at Chaine d’Or Vineyard in Woodside. Courtesy Nicolas Vonderheyden. Nicolas Vonderheyden, winemaker and vineyard manager for the Woodside-based wine ...

With breaking waves reaching up to 60 feet, coastal conditions “are extremely dangerous Tuesday,” according to a San Mateo County news release. The National Weather Service reports very high surf, rip ...

Following backlash from the community, Sutter Health in San Mateo is reopening a warm therapy pool two years ahead of schedule. In 2020, Sutter had announced that it was permanently closing the ...

In summary A new California law will prohibit state-chartered banks from charging fees for withdrawals that are instantaneously declined. Californians who try to withdraw money but don’t have enough ...