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Blog: The Pros and Cons of Planting Natives
A New Shade of Green

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.

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From Embarcadero Media’s new CEO: Coming home, with questions
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From Embarcadero Media’s new CEO: Coming home, with questions

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Blog: How a startup mindset makes Mariya Genzel a magnet for local activists
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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.

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Weal October 17, 2026 10:30 amOctober 19, 2026 8:34 am
Blog: Plant a tree this fall, but be smart about it
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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.

Avatar photo by Sherry Listgarten October 13, 2026 8:37 amOctober 13, 2026 9:40 am
Guest Opinion: The ultimate economic development strategy? Creating community
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Guest Opinion: The ultimate economic development strategy? Creating community

Mountain View resident Rachel Burstein reflects on participating in the city’s first Makers Market, which gave dozens of local artists the chance to sell their wares.

Avatar photo by Rachel Burstein October 10, 2026 10:00 am
Blog: This Mountain View woman has delivered 102 lasagnas to strangers. Here’s why.
One Wild and Precious Life

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…

Avatar photo by Elizabeth Weal August 27, 2026 5:56 pmAugust 28, 2026 7:01 am
Blog: Weeds, trash, and open-air latrines at Caltrain’s San Antonio station
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Blog: Weeds, trash, and open-air latrines at Caltrain’s San Antonio station

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Fun fact: Ground squirrels are a keystone species!
A New Shade of Green

Fun fact: Ground squirrels are a keystone species!

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Blog: It’s smelly. It’s noisy. And it’s definitely worth a visit.
A New Shade of Green

Blog: It’s smelly. It’s noisy. And it’s definitely worth a visit.

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Food Is Life, Food Is Health: A Photo Journey from Napa
The Food Party!

Food Is Life, Food Is Health: A Photo Journey from Napa

What happens when doctors and chefs work together?

Avatar photo by Laura Stec May 23, 2026 7:22 amMay 23, 2026 7:22 am
Paso Robles Pt. 3 | Healdsburg Food & Wine Experience May 14 – 17
The Food Party!

Paso Robles Pt. 3 | Healdsburg Food & Wine Experience May 14 – 17

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Adult Playday – Paso Robles PT2
The Food Party!

Adult Playday – Paso Robles PT2

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Adult Playday – Paso Robles
The Food Party!

Adult Playday – Paso Robles

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The Most Delicious Recycling You’ll Ever Taste
The Food Party!

The Most Delicious Recycling You’ll Ever Taste

When we talk Earth Day—recycling, reducing, reusing—don’t forget about food.

Avatar photo by Laura Stec April 19, 2026 3:49 pmApril 19, 2026 3:49 pm
How do heat pumps affect your utility bill?
A New Shade of Green

How do heat pumps affect your utility bill?

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Flavors of the Peninsula: A 10-Day Culinary Playground Not to Miss
The Food Party!

Flavors of the Peninsula: A 10-Day Culinary Playground Not to Miss

April 10, 2026 9:45 amApril 10, 2026 10:24 am
A better way to prevent bird collisions
A New Shade of Green

A better way to prevent bird collisions

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