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Blog: Electric Water Heaters Will Soon Be The New Normal
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Blog: Electric Water Heaters Will Soon Be The New Normal

It is increasingly likely that, beginning in 2027, any new water heater you buy will be electric. But there will be exceptions.

Avatar photo by Sherry Listgarten December 31, 2025 8:16 amDecember 31, 2025 10:05 am
Here’s Lookin’ at You Gorgeous, Reprise
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Here’s Lookin’ at You Gorgeous, Reprise

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Deck the Halls? Nah — Pass the Pizza
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Deck the Halls? Nah — Pass the Pizza

Need a break from the holly-jolly?

Avatar photo by Laura Stec December 19, 2025 9:46 amDecember 20, 2025 3:51 pm
Blog: One Night, Three Bites – Menlo Park’s Tastiest Holiday Stroll
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Blog: One Night, Three Bites – Menlo Park’s Tastiest Holiday Stroll

Dining out is great—but why not elevate?

Avatar photo by Laura Stec December 4, 2025 3:29 pmDecember 8, 2025 2:30 pm
Holiday Guide to What’s Happening
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Holiday Guide to What’s Happening

Oh—don’t we love all the sparkle?

Avatar photo by Laura Stec November 30, 2025 1:10 pmDecember 17, 2025 6:15 pm
Blog: Persimmon Thanksgiving – The Salad Everyone Will Eat
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Blog: Persimmon Thanksgiving – The Salad Everyone Will Eat

Make this fall salad for Thanksgiving.

Avatar photo by Laura Stec November 22, 2025 1:11 pmNovember 24, 2025 2:09 pm
Adult Playday – San Francisco Ferry Building
The Food Party!

Adult Playday – San Francisco Ferry Building

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Farm, Fork, and Food Truck: My November Food Trifecta
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Farm, Fork, and Food Truck: My November Food Trifecta

October 31, 2025 1:04 pmNovember 2, 2025 7:17 am
Blog: There is an obvious answer to grass vs synthetic at El Camino Park
A New Shade of Green

Blog: There is an obvious answer to grass vs synthetic at El Camino Park

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The Color of Creepy
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The Color of Creepy

Halloween isn’t just about candy – it’s about color too.

Avatar photo by Laura Stec October 19, 2025 12:50 pmOctober 31, 2025 3:14 pm
A message to readers of the Mountain View Voice
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A message to readers of the Mountain View Voice

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Blog: Palo Alto pays consultant $140,000 for 785 pages of … what?
A New Shade of Green

Blog: Palo Alto pays consultant $140,000 for 785 pages of … what?

October 12, 2025 9:25 amOctober 26, 2025 6:41 pm
Envisioning a Democracy Fair for 6,000
One Wild and Precious Life

Envisioning a Democracy Fair for 6,000

October 11, 2025 10:47 amOctober 14, 2025 5:11 pm
DIY Coastal Cleanup Day – Oct 11
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DIY Coastal Cleanup Day – Oct 11

Join the effort to pick up food trash and litter in your own neighborhood this October.

Avatar photo by Laura Stec October 8, 2025 12:02 pmOctober 8, 2025 8:47 pm
Blog: Happy Fall Y’all!
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Blog: Happy Fall Y’all!

October 2, 2025 11:46 amOctober 2, 2025 1:30 pm
An Evolving Perspective on Gardening (Part 3)
A New Shade of Green

An Evolving Perspective on Gardening (Part 3)

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Blog: An Evolving Perspective on Gardening (Part 2)
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Blog: An Evolving Perspective on Gardening (Part 2)

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