A California cuisine restaurant with mediterranean leaning.

Amara

Amara is where the Mediterranean comes to play! A sun-soaked garden, bold flavors, and a vibe that pulls you in and keeps you there. By day, it’s the place for long, lazy brunches and families sharing plates in the shade. By night, the energy shifts, cocktails flow, music hums, and the garden feels like a secret you’re lucky to know. Every dish is crafted from peak-season ingredients, inspired by coastlines and cultures where life moves a little slower and tastes a little better. One visit won’t be enough and that’s exactly how we like it. Our Philosophy Food &amp; Drink At Amara, the food and drink share the same philosophy start with the best ingredients and let them shine. We work with local farms and the weekly farmers market to source peak-season produce, ensuring every plate is as fresh, vibrant, and nourishing as it is delicious. Cocktails follow the same principle, mixed with market-fresh herbs, citrus, and spices into creations that feel inventive yet effortless. It’s quality without pretension, made for people who truly care about what’s on their plate and in their glass. Space Amara is designed to transport a sunlit garden, airy interiors, and cozy corners are perfect for lingering. Inspired by the Mediterranean’s rugged coastlines and warm hospitality, our space blends natural textures, lush greenery, and flowing water to create an atmosphere that feels both polished and inviting. It’s where you can sink in, slow down, and feel like you’ve stepped into another world. Events at Amara From long, lazy brunches to lively Thursday DJ nights, Amara offers experiences as dynamic as its setting. Our garden and private spaces host everything from intimate celebrations to corporate gatherings, while seasonal events like Diwali dinners or chef’s table tastings make every visit feel unique. Whether you’re here for a glass of wine at golden hour or a full evening under the stars, there’s always something to draw you back. Check Happenings to see current

San Mateo County

Bay Area

Belmont

California

Amara is where the Mediterranean comes to play! A sun-soaked garden, bold flavors, and a vibe that pulls you in and keeps you there. By day, it’s...

Music Lessons: Voice- Piano- Guitar- Ukulele- Saxophone

Clint Blakely, Music Teacher

Need a creative activity for your kids? Looking to pick up the instrument you've always wanted to play, or rekindle an old passion? Take online music lessons with a university-trained music teacher! My name is Clint Blakely and I’m a product of Mountain View High School's performing arts departments, where I fell in love with music singing with the Madrigals. I hold a BA in Jazz Voice from USC's Thornton School of Music. I've played &amp; sung music around the world – Los Angeles bars &amp; clubs, Amsterdam concert halls, Rio de Janeiro churches... I love teaching lessons over Zoom! For the past 5 years, I’ve taught students all over the world whose ages range from 4 years old to 60+. My students have a wide variety of skill levels, from complete beginners to 10+ years of prior study. In my lessons, I combine technical instruction and creative exercises within a fun, encouraging atmosphere. I teach the following instruments/subjects: - Voice- Piano- Guitar- Ukulele- Saxophone- Songwriting- Jazz Improvisation- Arranging- Music Theory- Music Notation (Sibelius) Here are some links to my original music: https://soundcloud.com/clintblakely/bountiful-earth https://soundcloud.com/clintblakely/if-the-sun-goes-dark

Santa Clara County

Mountain View

Need a creative activity for your kids? Looking to pick up the instrument you've always wanted to play, or rekindle an old passion? Take online...

Voted Best HVAC & Refrigeration Company in the Bay Area

Cool Aid Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

❄️🔥 Why Homeowners Choose 1800COOLAID 1800COOLAID specializes in energy-efficient HVAC replacements that are designed to last. Their licensed technicians aren’t there to oversell—they’re trained to evaluate your home, energy use, and comfort needs to find the best cost-saving solution. Homeowners appreciate: * Free in-home assessments * Energy-saving system recommendations * Upfront pricing—no surprises * Fast installation schedules * Available financing options * Full warranty coverage * 24/7 support for any follow-up needs ﻿ 📍 Proudly Serving the Bay Area Homeowners trust 1800COOLAID for replacements, repairs, and maintenance across: Campbell, Cupertino, East Palo Alto, Fremont, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Menlo Park–Atherton, Milpitas, Mountain View, Newark, Palo Alto, Saratoga, Union City ﻿🥇 Voted Best HVAC &amp; Refrigeration Company in the Bay Area We are honored to have been voted the Best Commercial HVAC Company and #1 Business Refrigeration Company in San Jose and Santa Clara, CA. Our team is committed to maintaining this level of excellence by putting our customers first, offering smart solutions, and standing behind our work 100%.

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❄️🔥 Why Homeowners Choose 1800COOLAID 1800COOLAID specializes in energy-efficient HVAC replacements that are designed to last. Their licensed...

Samaritan House

For the security guard sleeping in his car. Or the teacher whose emergency room visit put her a month behind on rent. Or the mom working three jobs to make sure her kids have food and clothes. For all who are struggling to make ends meet, Samaritan House is here to help. For over 50 years, Samaritan House has been leading the fight against poverty in San Mateo County. We are the only organization that delivers essential services and personalized support to connect the people living in poverty among us to the full range of resources and services they need. More than just ensuring our clients are fed, clothed, healthy, and housed, we help them create their own stability and remain an active, successful part of the community. Over recent years, more and more families in San Mateo County have been thrust into poverty. From the COVID-19 pandemic, to increasing wealth inequality, to the impacts of inflation and the housing crisis, the financial pressures on our neighbors have grown. Through it all, Samaritan House has been here to help – keeping pace with the demand and opening up new possibilities for people living in poverty. Though the road ahead is uncertain, we remain steadfast to our commitment to helping over 32,000 of our neighbors living in poverty every year. With each action, each conversation, and each new program we develop, we are Fighting poverty. Lifting lives.

Albert Gregory

San Mateo

For the security guard sleeping in his car. Or the teacher whose emergency room visit put her a month behind on rent. Or the mom working three jobs...

The Harker School

The Harker School is one of the nation’s top college prep schools for offering students in kindergarten-grade 12 a high-quality, well-rounded and world-class education.

The Harker School is one of the nation’s top college prep schools for offering students in kindergarten-grade 12 a high-quality, well-rounded and...

PALO ALTO, CA – A portion of University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto will be closed overnight tonight or Tuesday, for construction, police said. Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., University Avenue will be closed between Bryant and Waverley Streets for a city-permitted construction project over Monday night, or Tuesday night, depending on weather conditions, police said. Detours will be in place and drivers can expect slight delays.ALSO THIS WEEK:<ul><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/menlopark-atherton/calendar/event/20170122/85052/bolshoi-ballet-in-cinema-sleeping-beauty-redwood-city" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema -'Sleeping Beauty' - Redwood City</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/menlopark-atherton/calendar/event/20170121/76610/palo-alto-players-presents-a-day-in-hollywood-a-night-in-the-ukraine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Palo Alto Players presents A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/menlopark-atherton/calendar/event/20170120/71211/ycis-middle-school-open-house" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YCIS Middle School Open House</a></li><li> <a href="https://patch.com/california/menlopark-atherton/calendar/event/20170118/86059/silicon-valley-clean-water-free-wastewater-treatment-plant-tour-redwood-city" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Silicon Valley Clean Water - Free Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour: Redwood City</a></li></ul>--Bay City News/File photo

PALO ALTO, CA – A portion of University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto will be closed overnight tonight or Tuesday, for construction, police said.

Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., University Avenue will be closed between Bryant and Waverley Streets for a city-permitted construction project over Monday night, or Tuesday night, depending on weather conditions, police said. Detours will be in place and drivers can expect slight delays.

ALSO THIS WEEK:<ul><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/menlopark-atherton/calendar/event/20170122/85052/bolshoi-ballet-in-cinema-sleeping-beauty-redwood-city" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema -'Sleeping Beauty' - Redwood City</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/menlopark-atherton/calendar/event/20170121/76610/palo-alto-players-presents-a-day-in-hollywood-a-night-in-the-ukraine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Palo Alto Players presents A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/menlopark-atherton/calendar/event/20170120/71211/ycis-middle-school-open-house" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YCIS Middle School Open House</a></li><li> <a href="https://patch.com/california/menlopark-atherton/calendar/event/20170118/86059/silicon-valley-clean-water-free-wastewater-treatment-plant-tour-redwood-city" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Silicon Valley Clean Water - Free Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour: Redwood City</a></li></ul>--Bay City News/File photo

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Alameda County

Newark

Foster City

The City of Menlo Park, in collaboration with Acterra, has launched the Electric vehicle (EV) rebate and electric bike (e-bike) voucher program to support eligible residents in accessing more affordable and sustainable transportation options. The program is intended to help reduce transportation costs, expand access to electric mobility options, and support local air quality and climate goals.
Through this program, residents can apply for one or both incentives - an EV rebate and/or an e-bike voucher. Each option has a different application process and distribution method.
Eligible residents may receive:
<ul><li>$2,000 rebate toward the purchase of a new or used electric vehicle. This is a post-purchase rebate, and applications must be submitted within 30 days of purchase.</li><li>$1,000 voucher toward the purchase of select e-bikes at participating bike retailers. Vouchers are issued in advance and applied at the point of sale, with the City reimbursing the shop directly.</li></ul>
These incentives can be combined with other local, state, and federal programs, including <a href="https://www.baaqmd.gov/funding-and-incentives/residents/clean-cars-for-all" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Clean Cars for All</a>,<a href="https://www.peninsulacleanenergy.com/residential/rebates-offers/ev-rebate-program/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE)</a>, and <a href="https://evrebates.pge.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">PG&amp;E</a> rebates.
<h3>Eligibility Requirements:</h3>
Applicants must be residents of Menlo Park and meet at least one of the following criteria:
<ul><li>Participation in qualifying assistance programs such as CALWorks, SNAP, PG&amp;E CARE, or the Menlo Park utility discount program</li><li>Residence in a Menlo Park neighborhood with a CalEnviroScreen 4.0 score above 60, in areas disproportionately burdened by pollution, including Belle Haven, West Bayfront, and parts of Suburban Park.</li><li>Age 65 years or older</li></ul>
<h3>How to Apply</h3>
Residents may apply online by first reviewing eligibility and submitting an application through the program website. Applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified of their status.
Funding is limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Learn more and apply: <a href="http://menlopark.gov/ev-ebike" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">menlopark.gov/ev-ebike </a>

Menlo Park Electric Vehicle Rebate and Electric...

The City of Menlo Park, in collaboration with Acterra, has launched the Electric vehicle (EV) rebate and electric bike (e-bike) voucher program to...

Menlo Park Electric Vehicle Rebate and Electric Bike Voucher Program 

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