Exploring Eichler’s Greenmeadow ‘utopia’ on its 70th anniversary
Want to explore the Midpeninsula’s neighborhoods? Embarcadero Media’s “A Day In” series highlights the history, architecture and points of interest of different local neighborhoods on an interactive map each month.
Spotted a swarm? Meet the Mountain View beekeeper whose new platform gets honey bees rehomed
How’s your relationship with honey bees? You may be aware of their role as pollinators in agriculture. . But what do you do when a writhing, buzzing clump of thousands of the insects suddenly turns up in your yard? One Peninsula beekeeper has set up a new platform to expedite that process.
7 small ways to boost your savings for a down payment on a house
With interest rates ticking up to 7.17% during the last week of April, the typical monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home is likely out of reach for many first-time homebuyers. Here are seven ways to boost your savings.
Home briefs: From Eichler history talk to modern home tour, here’s 11 ways to celebrate spring
Whether you’re looking to tour a home, hone your gardening skills or explore local history, you’ll find plenty of opportunities on the Peninsula this spring. Check out our May home & garden events calendar.
Home & garden
Ask a Master Gardener: Tips for growing vegetables, ornamentals in containers
Container gardening is growing in popularity and for good reason. Almost any plant that can…
Neighborhoods
How the 1906 earthquake gave rise to Palo Alto’s reputation as a sought-after place to live
The devastation to San Francisco caused by the 1906 earthquake that struck the region on April 18 has been well-documented over the past 118 years.…
Real Estate business
At $15.7M, Atherton home with guesthouse sells for highest price tag
A $15.7 million home with a guesthouse in Atherton was among the 57 residential sales recorded along the Midpeninsula the week of April 22.
