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Authorities plead with park visitors to follow social distancing rules or face closuresAcross the Bay Area, parks and open spaces, including all San Mateo County parks, have been shut down to slow the spread of COVID-19. Open space agencies urge people to follow precautions so that more parks don't follow suit.
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Peninsula owners on why they shut down their restaurants completelyWe asked several owners to share their perspectives on closing their businesses and the fate of the local food industry in the age of the coronavirus.
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Your guide to restaurants offering food for pickup or deliveryWe've compiled a running list of local food businesses you can safely support during the coronavirus shutdown (and stay well-fed, too!).
Peninsula Foodist
by Elena Kadvany
'A devastating impact:' The coronavirus claims Clarke's Charcoal Broiler, Mountain View's oldest operating restaurant
Mar 31, 2020 | 2 comments
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
Can you stay healthy without making more trash?
Mar 29, 2020 | 2 comments
An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
Think about helping others in our coronavirus-affected area
Mar 29, 2020 | 3 comments
Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
The first few seconds after awakening; before I remember the virus
Mar 27, 2020 | 0 comments
"The Last Endeavor "
Endeavor makes it's final journey over NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA.
Submitted by Jennifer Herman on Sep 21, 2012
Closed during coronavirus: Peninsula owners on why they shut down their restaurants completely
We asked several owners to share their perspectives on closing their businesses, how they're dealing with all the uncertainty and the fate of the local food industry in the age of the coronavirus. Thursday, 11:03 AM
Local artist says virtual reality can combat social isolation
In a Q&A, local artist Drue Kataoka discusses the impact of COVID-19 on her studio, as well as the art community in general, and how virtual reality might be harnessed to help combat social isolation. Monday, 11:51 AM
Coronavirus' impact on local arts scene: Guide to canceled, postponed local events
With local coronavirus cases on the uptick and fears increasing, local arts organizations are feeling the impact. We're keeping track of the latest cancellations and closures. Thursday, 12:14 PM | 1 comments
Arts in a time of social distancing
Wondering if there's a way to stay connected and help keep the arts scene alive during the COVID-19 pandemic? Look to the social media accounts of your favorite musicians, actors, writers, dancers, authors and artists of all kinds. Monday, 11:50 AM
Hollywood goes livestream: A guide to 'shelter-in-place' home entertainment
Now that staying home is vital to doing our part to stall the spread of COVID-19, home entertainment will taste like chicken soup for the soul at the end of an emotionally exhausting day of telecommuting and teleschooling. Thursday, 8:40 PM
Your guide to restaurants offering food for pickup or delivery
We put together a running list of the many Peninsula restaurants still offering delivery and takeout amid the coronavirus pandemic, from neighborhood spots to fine-dining establishments pivoting to new service models. Thursday, 8:39 PM
From bagels to burgers, five local pop-ups worth seeking out
Dragon presents two shows dealing with family tensions and the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s
TheatreWorks show explores sexism in the space race
Earthwise Productions offers indie musicians a place to play in Palo Alto
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The 34th Annual Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest is now accepting entries for Adult, Young Adult and Teen categories. Send us your short story (2,500 words or less) and entry form by April 10, 2020. First, Second and Third Place prizes awarded in each category.
