So why can’t we all just get along?
The Facebook post laid it out there: “There’s no end to the evils of the Republican Party. Not working for… … Keep Reading
American Stories: The great American songbook
With Independence Day occurring at a tumultuous time marked by a global pandemic and a national crisis over racial injustice,… … Keep Reading
Local nonprofits and religious organizations try to cope with the coronavirus shutdown
Spring is here, and with it plans for golf tournaments, auctions and dinners for the Peninsula’s many nonprofit organizations –… … Keep Reading
Theaters and nightclubs are closed, but performers and impresarios look for ways to soldier on
This spring and summer should have brought new plays and music, the Redwood City Fourth of July Parade, concerts and… … Keep Reading
Strummin’ Along, Singin’ a Song: The ukulele takes over the Peninsula – and the world
Tiny Tim never saw this coming. For those unfamiliar with late-1960s television, Tiny Tim was the stage name of the… … Keep Reading
From water to wine (and lots of buildings)
When San Carlos-headquartered Black Mountain Spring Water Co. was sold for $100 million to Swiss food giant Nestlé in 2001,… … Keep Reading
Hillsdale Shopping Center entertains with new North Block
Reflecting a nationwide trend, Hillsdale Shopping Center in San Mateo is opening its new north block – the former site… … Keep Reading
Serving up food and social justice: Catholic Worker House fights poverty and war with equal fervor
The Thibaults were running out of options. John Thibault, his wife Aurora and young daughters Sophia and Sjohna were shuttling… … Keep Reading
Fighting On: Faced with losing its longtime home, Gladiators Boxing Gym still helps kids walk tall and adults stay in shape
Bullies beware: The kids you like to push around are finding self-confidence – and a good left hook – at… … Keep Reading
Redwood City’s custom-car enthusiasts revere the culture and traditions of low-riding
The 1982 Cadillac Coupe de Ville almost seems to savor the late-morning sun. Its shimmering, deep-metallic-blue roof graduates to a… … Keep Reading