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Blog: Wednesday vote likely to limit new gas water heaters in 2028
The proposal includes generous exemptions when there are affordability or feasibility concerns.
Blog: The Pros and Cons of Planting Natives
Native plants can encourage biodiversity, save water, and enrich your garden. But they can also look bad or die unexpectedly.
Blog: How a startup mindset makes Mariya Genzel a magnet for local activists
Mountain View resident Mariya Genzel has spent the past seven years organizing protests, letter-writing campaigns, parade floats, vigils, and art installations intended to help protect our democracy.
Blog: Plant a tree this fall, but be smart about it
How can you reap the benefits of trees without incurring much of the cost? Here are a few tips.
Blog: This Mountain View woman has delivered 102 lasagnas to strangers. Here’s why.
It’s 4:00 on a Friday afternoon and Linda Miller is standing in her immaculate Mountain View kitchen making the meat sauce and cheese layer for the 102nd Lasagna Love lasagna that she signed up to deliver.
Blog: Weeds, trash, and open-air latrines at Caltrain’s San Antonio station
If we cannot take care of a simple train station, how can we hope to tackle much bigger and tougher problems?
Fun fact: Ground squirrels are a keystone species!
California ground squirrels are a keystone species. But what does that mean? And can they be garden pests at the same time?
Blog: It’s smelly. It’s noisy. And it’s definitely worth a visit.
It’s a wonderful time to visit the Shorebird Egret Rookery in Mountain View.
Food Is Life, Food Is Health: A Photo Journey from Napa
What happens when doctors and chefs work together?
Paso Robles Pt. 3 | Healdsburg Food & Wine Experience May 14 – 17
Enjoy California whether you head north or south
Adult Playday – Paso Robles PT2
We are still in Paso Robles this week—day #2 of our long weekend away. Day 2: Breakfast at AMSTRDM Coffee House Start your morning early with breakfast, a cup of local joe and a map of where we are headed. Screenshot First stop is AMSTRDM Coffee House—a downtown favorite with a loyal following, featuring beans…
The Most Delicious Recycling You’ll Ever Taste
When we talk Earth Day—recycling, reducing, reusing—don’t forget about food.
How do heat pumps affect your utility bill?
Heat pumps mean higher electricity bills and lower gas bills. How does that net out?
Flavors of the Peninsula: A 10-Day Culinary Playground Not to Miss
The Peninsula restaurant scene is showing off April 23 – May 3.
A better way to prevent bird collisions
Acopian BirdSavers are sparse curtains made of paracord that prevent bird collisions.
What Happens When Chefs and Doctors Collaborate?
Culinary Institute of America: Where Food Meets Medicine
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