Devin Roberts captures the quirky and quintessential carnival snapshots in the event's 80th year.

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Our guide to a month full of summer fun throughout Silicon Valley.

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From a cemetery tour by trolley to a boat ride on the lagoon, step back in time on these Peninsula guided excursions

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San Mateo native Edwina Ferro creates upcycled handbags using vintage fabrics obtained from a variety of salvage sources.

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Lots of people can claim to have a workspace with a view but it would be hard to compete with Timothy Zerlang, whose "office" is on the 14th floor of Stanford University's Hoover Tower. He is is Stanford's carillonneur — the person responsible for the melodic sounds that emanate from the historic building. 

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For more than two decades, Feldman's Books in Menlo Park has been a favorite spot for local readers, a treasure trove of second-hand books. But the shop also has increasingly become a community gathering space and a venue for a variety of live events.

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What if it was possible to shrink an adult man with just a cardboard box? This perplexing image has been made possible with the “Shrink Machine” made by French optical illusion designer, Olivier Redon and his 16-year-old daughter Chloe Redon. By strategically tricking the human eye, Olivier uses his art to make the impossible possible. 

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If you're looking to spice up your shopping experience by finding unique items while supporting local makers and small businesses, pop-up markets (temporary retail spaces and showcases) may be your perfect match.

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"What’s Cookin’?” is the final part of the Art Center’s series of shows delving into food. The show opens June 22, with a special performance and reception taking place June 21.

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A moment in time is never just that. Through their astute lenses, this year’s winning photographers for The Six Fifty Peninsula Photo Contest proved many times over that a moment, captured with a trained eye, can reveal so much more.

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