Keep calm and be kind.

We may be a couple days late for World Kindness Day, but there’s always a reason to be kind to one another — especially at times like these.

Halls of deliciousness.

Food halls featuring a mashup of mini-kitchens are quickly becoming the new trend around the Bay as locals seek more variety in their eateries. Learn more from the Voice about new halls opening next week in Sunnyvale and South San Francisco.

What’s on tap in Mountain View?

Bay Area guy Ted Kim went to Germany and came back looking for a local spot with killer food and a big selection of craft beer. He couldn’t find one. So he opened Steins Beer Garden in Downtown Mountain View. Now they host the city’s annual Oktoberfest and keep us sipping on good beer all year round!

Bending toward justice.

As we look ahead to a three-day holiday weekend, it’s important to remember who and what we are celebrating. Join us in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by making Monday a day of service to your community.

Good Neighbors

How’s that song go? “You don’t know what you got ‘til it’s gone?” Well, the song is about a park, but the same could be said for our sense of connection with the people closest to us. And we’re not talking about the family we get. We’re talking about the family we choose.

This Fourth of July, spend some quality time with your neighbors. You never know when you might need their help!