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THE FOOD PARTY!
Meet the NurdlesWent to the coast a couple weeks ago to help Surfrider San Mateo clean up Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay. Wow – what a nice beach...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 16, 2019Last comment by Hee here, 10 minutes ago | 7 comments | 1134 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Who Pays for Palo Alto SchoolsThere is an ongoing discussion about what, if anything, Stanford should pay for students added in housing on campus. The Weekly had an op-ed arguing the current...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Feb. 19, 2019Last comment by Mary, 56 minutes ago | 28 comments | 1570 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Joe & the Juice opens in Redwood CityDowntown Redwood City is the latest Peninsula neighborhood to get a new Joe & the Juice. An outpost of the Danish juice and coffee chain, which is expanding...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 20, 2019Last comment by charles reilly, 1 hour ago | 1 comment | 2027 Views
STORIES OF HOPE
What is a Life?My grandmother’s second stroke continues, hauntingly, to occupy my thoughts and imagination; with every passing week I am further reminded of her diminished...
Original post made by Aldis Petriceks on Dec. 17, 2018Last comment by Evelyn W. Minnick, 7 hours ago | 12 comments | 3546 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Couples: Myth: You Can't Ask Your Partner to ChangeAn American myth is that you can't ask our partner to change. Perhaps what is more accurate, is that you can't be anyone but yourselves. And you can ask for...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 9, 2019Last comment by ami123, 21 hours ago | 3 comments | 1640 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
The Other Greenhouse GasOne of the things that I think has given global warming a bad name (besides, well, the fact that it’s global warming), is that it can seem like everything...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Feb. 17, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Feb 21, 2019 at 6:41 am | 8 comments | 1688 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Drivers Ed 101: Look Where You’re GoingSometimes I give money to animal rights organizations. I like animals, and I believe they should be treated with decency. Fine. The problem is, the organizations...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jan. 30, 2019Last comment by Justine, on Feb 20, 2019 at 9:29 pm | 20 comments | 2794 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Lettuce PrayGod bless lettuce, all that leafy, green goodness that many of us just don’t eat enough of. I was in Lucky grocery getting a sandwich today and every one...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 20, 2019There are no comments yet. 570 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Beer and brats: Ludwig's German Table coming to Mountain ViewThe owners of Ludwig's German Table in San Jose are bringing their traditional German restaurant and biergarten concept to downtown Mountain View, taking over the...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 19, 2019Last comment by Jeremy, on Feb 20, 2019 at 3:28 pm | 4 comments | 3135 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
The HSR DecisionI was a consultant on the first HSR study in 1998. And I voted against thew bond. BUT times have changed and i think the Governor's decision got a couple of...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Feb. 13, 2019Last comment by Annette, on Feb 20, 2019 at 11:16 am | 9 comments | 1504 Views
STORIES OF HOPE
Selfishness, Poverty, and LunchI was late to lunch in a new city, chipped and chilled by biting winds. A man entered my gaze as I hurried forward; he was facing what looked like the city...
Original post made by Aldis Petriceks on Nov. 26, 2018Last comment by java assignment help, on Feb 20, 2019 at 2:03 am | 16 comments | 3763 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto Baking Co. to close Dec. 31The last day of 2018 will be Palo Alto Baking Co.'s final day of business at 381 S. California Ave., according to a note posted on the bakery's front door. "It...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 27, 2018Last comment by Sonia, on Feb 19, 2019 at 8:30 pm | 20 comments | 6350 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
College Tours(Written by Lori McCormick) With spring break college tour planning underway, parents and students, here are some questions commonly addressed during college...
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on Feb. 18, 2019There are no comments yet. 929 Views
STORIES OF HOPE
The Case for Advanced DirectivesFive minutes. That is all I had to make my case: to convince this 80-year-old man to fill out an advanced care directive. John, as I’ll call him, had served in...
Original post made by Aldis Petriceks on Jan. 29, 2019Last comment by Lucille F. Parham, on Feb 17, 2019 at 9:28 pm | 2 comments | 1975 Views
STORIES OF HOPE
LonelinessWalking into the low-lit room I noticed, as always, the cushy couch, the beautiful bedframe, the family photos strewn on cabinets. Everything was familiar....
Original post made by Aldis Petriceks on Jan. 15, 2019Last comment by lat6est gadget, on Feb 17, 2019 at 3:24 am | 25 comments | 2933 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Rose International Market reopens in Mountain ViewRose International Market is back. The longtime Persian market reopened on Monday, Feb. 18, in Mountain View, an employee confirmed. The market closed temporarily...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 14, 2019Last comment by Reader X, on Feb 16, 2019 at 8:44 pm | 11 comments | 6499 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Belcampo Meat Co. closing in Palo AltoHyper-sustainable meat company Belcampo is closing its Palo Alto and San Francisco locations...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 15, 2019Last comment by Show Me the Beef, on Feb 16, 2019 at 3:38 pm | 5 comments | 2692 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Can Americans Be Green?If you think the online comments in this paper can get snarky, you should read some of the popular climate authors. For example: “==I Rich people emit more carbon,...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Feb. 9, 2019Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Feb 16, 2019 at 10:25 am | 13 comments | 1555 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Tahini is HOTTahini is hot. This cousin to peanut butter has a similar consistency, but because it’s made from seeds and not nuts, it's a perfect alternative for folks...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 9, 2019Last comment by sequoiadean, on Feb 15, 2019 at 8:35 am | 2 comments | 1280 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Los Altos's Honcho Bar to close Feb. 14After three years of serving beer, wine and low-proof cocktails at 235 1st St. in Los Altos, Honcho Bar will close its doors this Thursday, Feb. 14. "It's...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 11, 2019Last comment by Wait...the cost comment, on Feb 14, 2019 at 5:42 am | 1 comment | 2255 Views
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Beer and brats: Ludwig's German Table coming to Mountain View
By Elena Kadvany | 4 comments | 3,135 views
The Other Greenhouse Gas
By Sherry Listgarten | 8 comments | 1,688 views
Who Pays for Palo Alto Schools
By Steve Levy | 28 comments | 1,570 views
Couples: Mirror, Mirror on the . . . Fight?!
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Meet the Nurdles
By Laura Stec | 7 comments | 1,134 views
