Introducing: Millbrae

In the 1860s, Darius Ogden Mills purchased land from José de la Cruz Sánchez to build a country estate. Bordered by what is now Skyline Boulevard, the Bayshore Highway, Millbrae Avenue, and Trousdale Drive, the estate became known as "Millbrae" from "Mills" and the Scottish word "brae," which means "rolling hills" or "slope."

Millbrae's economy is driven in part by its proximity to local transportation options including San Francisco International Airport. The city’s transit center provides quick connections to anywhere you want or need to go in the Bay Area, and tourists often choose to stay in Millbrae to take advantage of shops, restaurants, and more along El Camino Real and Broadway Avenue.

Learn more in the Neighborhoods section of our website.

Chic vs. Geek: Halloween Lives!

Halloween may have passed, but the spooky spirit lives on throughout the autumn season, and there’s still time for a little style and celebration! Here’s how we like to party:

CHIC (PEARL)

I like to express my artistic side and create crafty things. From decorating pumpkins to coloring sheets, there are tons of fun and productive ways to spend time at home (or on Zoom with friends and family) without crashing Halloween parties or trick-or-treating. Here are a few ideas for the kids to enjoy.

GEEK (KEVIN)

As you might’ve guessed, my favorite way to celebrate any holiday — and especially Halloween — is with food and drinks. With that in mind, I found some amazing autumn-inspired treats, savory dishes, coffee creations, and Halloween cocktails that you can sample at home in your pod. Let me know how it goes!

Have you voted?

The Registrar of Voters wants you to exercise your civic duty without worrying about getting sick. That’s why they’re implementing a robust plan to keep voting centers safe with socially distanced voting booths, one-way entrances and exits, and plenty of hand sanitizer. San José Spotlight has more.

Have you already voted? We’ll send a pair of these fancy VOTE masks to the first five people who send us an email!