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A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Your Palo Alto utility payment funds this gas lobbyistEvery now and then I mention the influence of the oil and gas lobbies in California, most recently on
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 23, 2020Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Aug 28, 2020 at 9:40 pm | 16 comments | 4979 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto's last dive bar, the beloved Nut House, calls it quits for now. 'We just can't afford it anymore.'Barely two months ago, the 49-year-old Antonio's Nut House reopened triumphantly after a monthslong closure with a new outdoor patio, new chef in the kitchen and...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 21, 2020Last comment by Mike , on Aug 28, 2020 at 7:09 pm | 9 comments | 20636 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
'But baby, it's cold outside'Local cities have been opening up their main streets to outdoor summer dining, providing a lovely way to spend a warm summer evening. The restaurants have carefully...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Aug. 18, 2020Last comment by Alvin, on Aug 25, 2020 at 4:25 pm | 17 comments | 5533 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Customers flock to Nut House, giving owners hope for Palo Alto dive bar's survival==I UPDATE: As of Aug. 26, the owners of the Nut House said they again have decided to close the bar until further notice, citing hot weather, poor air quality and...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 22, 2020Last comment by RF, on Aug 24, 2020 at 5:00 pm | 3 comments | 10520 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Wrap-up on the Power Outages (and near outages)==I This follows two other
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 20, 2020Last comment by eileen , on Aug 22, 2020 at 10:14 am | 3 comments | 1819 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Can we do anything about the coronavirus?Say goodbye to asking your neighbors over for a drink or a BBQ – such activities have suddenly been disallowed by Santa Clara County because of the rising...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jul. 21, 2020Last comment by Steven Goldstein, on Aug 21, 2020 at 5:19 pm | 49 comments | 8536 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: “Hold Me Tight” by Dr. Sue JohnsonSue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy is closely aligned with my training in couples counseling. Sue provides a well-researched theoretical framework...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 21, 2020There are no comments yet. 0 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Maum's Michelin-starred chefs 'part ways' with owners, adding uncertainty to future of Palo Alto Korean restaurantTwo months after pivoting to a retail operation and a year after winning their first Michelin star, the co-chefs of Maum in Palo Alto, Meichih and Michael Kim, decided...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 17, 2020Last comment by sallyfwood, on Aug 20, 2020 at 8:46 pm | 1 comment | 4834 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Owner of Redwood City's La Casita Chilanga expands with new Mexico City restaurantJose Navarro, the owner of La Casita Chilanga in Redwood City, has opened a new restaurant inspired by Mexico City fare cooked by the women of his family. La...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 18, 2020Last comment by Sonyp11, on Aug 20, 2020 at 7:31 am | 1 comment | 6585 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Massive power shortfall is forecast for this evening (Monday)==I You can also find an earlier post (Aug 14) and a
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 17, 2020Last comment by Joseph E. Davis, on Aug 19, 2020 at 6:35 pm | 18 comments | 2820 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I’ve Been Diagnosed with Essential Tremor (ET)According to the Mayo Clinic: “Essential tremor is a nervous system (neurological) disorder that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking. It can affect almost...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 14, 2020Last comment by Cynthia DeLand, on Aug 19, 2020 at 3:54 pm | 5 comments | 4735 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Constantly coping with the virus: We need a total lockdown nowWe can't go on like this. Weeks go by, and then months, and instead of getting better, more and more of us have gotten the coronavirus -- or have died. The nationwide...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Aug. 11, 2020Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Aug 18, 2020 at 4:53 pm | 58 comments | 7051 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Following outpouring from customers, Palo Alto's MacArthur Park reopens for takeoutAfter an "overwhelming response" from customers who were dismayed at the
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 17, 2020Last comment by bill1940, on Aug 17, 2020 at 3:26 pm | 1 comment | 2336 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
First rolling blackout since 2001 hits Palo Alto! And more are coming!==I You can also find an update (Aug 17) and a
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 14, 2020Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Aug 17, 2020 at 2:58 pm | 30 comments | 5178 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Fighting an 'uphill battle,' Palo Alto's longtime MacArthur Park to close until 2021==I UPDATE: After an "overwhelming response" from customers who wanted MacArthur Park to stay open, the restaurant has
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 5, 2020Last comment by Stacey, on Aug 15, 2020 at 7:10 pm | 1 comment | 6114 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Did a hedge fund just steal your EV rebate?California’s cap-and-trade scheme for reducing emissions is full of holes....
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 9, 2020Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Aug 14, 2020 at 8:45 pm | 2 comments | 3450 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Fresh from the water: Popular local fishing boat starts selling seafood at Port of Redwood City"Ahoy mates, land ho." Thus opened the Facebook post announcing that Pioneer Seafoods, a popular San Francisco-based fishing boat, will now be selling...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 10, 2020Last comment by mary ann, on Aug 12, 2020 at 1:04 pm | 1 comment | 9779 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Bay Area and Palo Alto RHNAThe California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has released the Regional Housing Needs Allocation for the Bay Area,. The total for the 8.5...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jun. 30, 2020Last comment by chris, on Aug 10, 2020 at 6:26 pm | 26 comments | 6020 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
'Buck's will never die.' After 29 years, owners pass longtime Woodside favorite to their sonsAfter nearly three decades at the helm of the irreverent Buck's of Woodside, owners Jamis and Margaret MacNiven have retired and turned the restaurant over to their...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 3, 2020Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Aug 8, 2020 at 11:14 pm | 6 comments | 7692 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
'All of us can do something.' Local black restaurant owners react to George Floyd protestsEditor's note: A list of local black-owned eateries to support is at the bottom of this story. Lisa Spencer holds her breath when her youngest son, Myles,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 2, 2020Last comment by MA midtown, on Aug 8, 2020 at 6:41 am | 16 comments | 17730 Views
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Former Flea St. Cafe chef starts meal delivery service
By Elena Kadvany | 1 comment | 7,176 views
10 ways to reduce your dog's "pawprint"
By Sherry Listgarten | 9 comments | 4,636 views
'Ignoring what's wrong has never made anything right'
By Diana Diamond | 4 comments | 1,447 views
Premarital and Couples: What Does Sex Mean to You?
By Chandrama Anderson | 1 comment | 1,028 views
Benefiting local non-profits
The 36th annual Moonlight Run and Walk is Friday evening, October 2, wherever you are! Proceeds go to the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund, benefiting local non-profits that serve families and children in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Join us under the light of the full Harvest Moon on a 5K walk, 5K run, 10K run or half marathon.
