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A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
The Best Time to Charge an EVI was talking with my mom the other day about electric cars. Since I’d just written a blog post on our power grid, I reminded her not to charge her EV in the...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on May. 12, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jun 7, 2019 at 4:56 pm | 24 comments | 3330 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Fenn Coffee opens inside Willows Market in Menlo ParkYou can now get your morning coffee fix at The Willows Market in Menlo Park, where a new small-batch coffee bar has launched. Fenn Coffee is run by
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Apr. 11, 2019Last comment by Dhaval, on Jun 7, 2019 at 8:59 am | 2 comments | 2852 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
As Kneaded Bakery to pop up in Palo Alto this weekendSticky buns, bialys, chocolate chip brioche and other As Kneaded Bakery goods will be for sale this weekend at a pop-up in Palo Alto. Palo Alto native Iliana...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 6, 2019Last comment by Linda, on Jun 6, 2019 at 9:06 pm | 1 comment | 2440 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
2019 Farmers Markets – Silicon Valley and San JoseSo you have a dinner party scheduled for Saturday night and want the freshest produce, but can’t go to the farmers market Saturday AM because you have other...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 30, 2019Last comment by What do you value?, on Jun 6, 2019 at 7:35 pm | 10 comments | 2322 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Calculate your EV mileage (custom for CA)There was an interesting discussion in the comments of a recent blog post, and I thought it would...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on May. 30, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jun 6, 2019 at 1:15 pm | 15 comments | 1808 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
UC Application Redesign(written by Lori McCormick) The University of California application is getting a new look! The outdated application is being refreshed and new technologies...
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on Jun. 6, 2019There are no comments yet. 0 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
UC Application Redesign(written by Lori McCormick) The University of California application is getting a new look! The outdated application is being refreshed and new technologies...
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on Jun. 6, 2019There are no comments yet. 1617 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Dig into pounds of crawfish at new Mountain View restaurantThrow on a bib and dig into a bag of crawfish at Crawfish Bros, newly opened at 124 Castro St. in downtown Mountain View. The restaurant recently replaced
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 31, 2019Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Jun 5, 2019 at 4:32 pm | 12 comments | 7217 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Los Altos gets new Vietnamese restaurantPho Cabin, a traditional Vietnamese restaurant with a particular focus on pho and vermicelli, opened in late April at 200 State St. in Los Altos. The owner is...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 5, 2019Last comment by resident, on Jun 5, 2019 at 9:27 am | 1 comment | 1600 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market goes year-roundAfter four decades of running as a seasonal market, the Downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market will now stay open year-round. The market's all-volunteer board of directors...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 4, 2019Last comment by charles reilly, on Jun 5, 2019 at 3:19 am | 2 comments | 1560 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto gets new sandwich shopThe owners of a local Mexican restaurant have opened a second eatery in Palo Alto focused on sandwiches. Juan Zamora and Francisco Cupa opened The Sandwich Bug...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 29, 2019Last comment by MJ, on Jun 2, 2019 at 11:29 pm | 2 comments | 3682 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Back Roads of California Wine CountryEnough of the crowds! Country roads - take me home. Check out The Wine Institute's summer guide on back road wine travels. Hidden...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 24, 2019Last comment by Longtime Menlo Parker, on May 30, 2019 at 12:28 pm | 8 comments | 4101 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
STEM and the Humanities(written by Lori McCormick) Last week I attended a college counseling conference. Over the course of the week, I visited college campuses and attended a variety...
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on May. 26, 2019Last comment by Bill, on May 29, 2019 at 2:52 pm | 1 comment | 1489 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
What Would it Take to Get Tech Companies to Move Jobs Out of the Region and Is This a Good Idea?This is a very popular idea on many Town Square blogs. Personally I do not support this proposal and I will explain why below. But the main point of the blog...
Original post made by Steve Levy on May. 18, 2019Last comment by Curmudgeon, on May 28, 2019 at 5:48 pm | 34 comments | 2778 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto's Taverna to expand next doorEDITOR'S NOTE: Taverna's expansion is officially open as of June 14, 2019. Shortly after celebrating their one-year anniversary in downtown Palo Alto, the...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 21, 2019Last comment by Mark Weiss, on May 28, 2019 at 10:58 am | 6 comments | 3073 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
A Power PlayOne of the amazing things about the power grid is that when you flip on a light switch, the power for the light is generated right then. There is no “pool”...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on May. 19, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on May 26, 2019 at 8:29 pm | 14 comments | 3078 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: How to Stop an Argument1. Close your mouth (really, it works! But read on . . . ). 2. Make the "T" for time-out signal with your hands. 3. Give your partner the benefit...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 24, 2019Last comment by MomOfTeen, on May 25, 2019 at 10:18 pm | 2 comments | 2988 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
May is National Grill MonthMay is National BBQ Month. Get ready for the season with a few grilling tips from...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 18, 2019Last comment by Laura Stec, on May 24, 2019 at 8:08 am | 6 comments | 1290 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Existing Couples: Marriage Rules: Yours, Mine, or Ours?Each of you has a set of rules that go with being in a committed relationship. I can guarantee that all your rules are not the same, although I hope that...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 21, 2019Last comment by Patreon, on May 21, 2019 at 9:47 am | 1 comment | 3723 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: ThanksI was out ill for a week a while back, and needed minor surgery. I often remind clients to say thanks to their partner for all s/he does, and to share specific appreciation...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 22, 2019Last comment by Coworker dating, on May 20, 2019 at 7:20 am | 2 comments | 4176 Views
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