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Blog: Weeds, trash, and open-air latrines at Caltrain’s San Antonio station
A New Shade of Green

Blog: Weeds, trash, and open-air latrines at Caltrain’s San Antonio station

If we cannot take care of a simple train station, how can we hope to tackle much bigger and tougher problems?

Avatar photo by Sherry Listgarten July 27, 2026 10:11 amJuly 27, 2026 10:51 am
Fun fact: Ground squirrels are a keystone species!
A New Shade of Green

Fun fact: Ground squirrels are a keystone species!

June 7, 2026 6:00 am
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.

It’s a wonderful time to visit the Shorebird Egret Rookery in Mountain View.

Avatar photo by Sherry Listgarten May 29, 2026 4:41 pmJune 3, 2026 11:56 am
Food Is Life, Food Is Health: A Photo Journey from Napa
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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
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Paso Robles Pt. 3 | Healdsburg Food & Wine Experience May 14 – 17

Enjoy California whether you head north or south

Avatar photo by Laura Stec May 12, 2026 1:54 pmMay 12, 2026 1:54 pm
Adult Playday – Paso Robles PT2
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Adult Playday – Paso Robles PT2

We are still in Paso Robles this week—day #2 of our long weekend away. Day…

Avatar photo by Laura Stec May 3, 2026 4:23 pmMay 5, 2026 7:17 am
Adult Playday – Paso Robles
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Adult Playday – Paso Robles

April 26, 2026 6:04 pmApril 27, 2026 9:53 am
The Most Delicious Recycling You’ll Ever Taste
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The Most Delicious Recycling You’ll Ever Taste

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?

April 16, 2026 3:07 pmApril 19, 2026 8:19 am
Flavors of the Peninsula: A 10-Day Culinary Playground Not to Miss
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Flavors of the Peninsula: A 10-Day Culinary Playground Not to Miss

The Peninsula restaurant scene is showing off April 23 – May 3.

Avatar photo by Laura Stec 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

April 6, 2026 4:15 pmApril 12, 2026 7:03 pm
What Happens When Chefs and Doctors Collaborate?
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What Happens When Chefs and Doctors Collaborate?

April 1, 2026 10:28 amApril 1, 2026 10:31 am
Blog: Development tradeoffs in Palo Alto
A New Shade of Green

Blog: Development tradeoffs in Palo Alto

March 28, 2026 1:36 pmMarch 31, 2026 6:52 am
Guest Opinion: Middlefield housing proposal is a risk to public health
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Guest Opinion: Middlefield housing proposal is a risk to public health

The planned removal of trees to build more housing at 555 W. Middlefield Road is a threat to public health, writes Mountain View resident Daniel…

Avatar photo by Daniel Shane March 24, 2026 4:29 pmMarch 25, 2026 2:20 pm
Guest Opinion: Mountain View can’t afford to say no to 323 new homes
Guest Opinion

Guest Opinion: Mountain View can’t afford to say no to 323 new homes

March 24, 2026 4:19 pmMarch 25, 2026 2:20 pm
Health Matters – May 16th – Stanford
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Health Matters – May 16th – Stanford

March 22, 2026 4:13 pmMarch 22, 2026 4:13 pm
Luck O’ the Avocado Dip
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Luck O’ the Avocado Dip

March 15, 2026 1:42 pmMarch 15, 2026 1:45 pm
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