The Six Fifty

01/09/2026

From a revamped sports bar to a Japanese restaurant-marketplace hybrid, there’s plenty of new bites and beverages to look forward to around in 2026.

From a revamped sports bar to a Japanese restaurant-marketplace hybrid, there's plenty of new bites and beverages to look forward to in the coming year.

12/31/2025

Waited until the eleventh hour to get your party plans in order? We just added more events to our guide to New Year’s Eve happenings around :

Don’t wait until the eleventh hour: Get your plans in order with our guide to New Year’s Eve happenings.

12/05/2025

The Peninsula has a flurry of special traditions to warm up the start of winter and brighten up those darkest days before the solstice starts to bring a little daylight back. Read on for the many ways to ring in the holidays with good cheer.

The Peninsula has a flurry of special traditions to warm up the start of winter and brighten up those darkest days before the solstice starts to bring a little daylight back. Read on for the many ways to ring in the holidays with good cheer on the Peninsula.

11/06/2025

From a Midpeninsula wine walk and a new Coastside Diwali celebration to turkey trots and a circus, here’s what’s happening in Silicon Valley in November.

From Día de los Mu***os festivities to Thanksgiving turkey trots, here's what the month has in store for Silicon Valley.

10/31/2025

Beyond bats’ symbolism as creepy creatures at , San Mateo County is a year-round home to a number of different species regularly studied by wildlife experts to better understand their behaviors and help them coexist with humans.

Beyond bats’ symbolism as creepy creatures at Halloween, San Mateo County is a year-round home to a number of different species regularly studied by wildlife experts to better understand their behaviors and help them coexist with humans.

10/25/2025

time has arrived, and with it comes a packed Peninsula events calendar. Expect an extra spirited holiday with Halloween falling on a Friday this year, but there’s also a wide variety of festivities in the days leading up to Oct. 31 — including this weekend.

Our guide to Silicon Valley Halloween festivities covers all ages and includes parties and special events; concerts, screenings and performances; family-friendly festivities; and food-and-drink events and restaurant celebrations.

10/25/2025

Heidi's Pies Restaurant, the iconic pie and dining locale that’s lived on ’s stretch of Highway 82 since 1970, will remain for another three years.

A Bay Area institution is sticking around for at least a few years longer. Heidi’s Pies, the iconic pie and dining locale that’s lived on San Mateo’s stretch of Highway 82 since 1970, will remain for another three years.

10/25/2025

Looking to snag a last-minute pumpkin this weekend? From corn mazes and petting zoos to hayrides and flower u-picks, here are 13 pumpkin patches to explore in and around .

From corn mazes and petting zoos to hayrides and flower u-picks, local pumpkin patches serve as family-friendly fall activity hubs. Here are 13 to explore this fall.

09/24/2025

To capture their magic moments, this year’s Peninsula Photo Contest winners ventured far and wide. And much like in years past, they also reflect the spirit of the moment — the feelings of wanderlust, hope and wonder experienced by Peninsula residents.

To capture their magic moments, this year’s shooting stars ventured far and wide. And much like in years past, they also reflect the spirit of the moment — the feelings of wanderlust, hope and wonder experienced by Peninsula residents.

08/28/2025

Located right off of El Camino Real, the downtown area of Redwood City is a hot spot for quaint eateries, stores and historical landmarks. In addition to hosting trendy shops and events, the downtown corridor is also home to several outdoor areas and historical buildings, all within walking distance of each other.

Located right off of El Camino Real, the downtown area of Redwood City is a hot spot for quaint eateries, stores and historical landmarks.

08/15/2025

The South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project is reverting thousands of acres of land once used for salt production to its historic tidal marsh state. But experts worry the gradual conversion of dried salt ponds to wetlands will hamper the recovery of the threatened western snowy plover.

08/02/2025

From waterside paths to trails among the redwoods, these bike routes offer Instagrammable views and workouts for cyclists of all skill levels.

From waterside paths to trails among the redwoods, these routes offer Instagrammable views and workouts for cyclists of all skill levels.