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AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Banning the public from PA City Hall

Palo Alto City Hall is now closed to the public -- the ground floor is open, but residents, the press and the general public cannot go to any other...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Nov. 26, 2023
Last comment by alexlemon, 13 hours ago | 27 comments | 2246 Views

COUPLE'S NET

I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Ch. 1, page 1

I Do I Don't Ch. 1, page 1 ...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 1, 2023
Last comment by Greg Williams, 14 hours ago | 1 comment | 928 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Holiday Fun in San Francisco- Take the Walking Tour for An Evening of Sparkle!

Picking up from last week, planning a city play...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 30, 2023
Last comment by Tessa Montgomery, 18 hours ago | 8 comments | 1707 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

Burning just one "old style" light bulb can cost $150 or more per year

I last wrote about LED bulbs three years ago, when I was urging people...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 26, 2023
Last comment by staying home, on Dec 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm | 12 comments | 3093 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

The effort to fix California's electricity pricing

Effective energy pricing is key to transitioning away from fossil fuels. Americans are not always great at following rules but we are excellent at following prices....

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 12, 2023
Last comment by Eduardo, on Dec 1, 2023 at 10:09 am | 23 comments | 9265 Views

CREATING A MORE VIBRANT MENLO PARK

My Holiday Wish List for Menlo Park

... Three affordable new city investments in the 600 block of Downtown There are many positive signs that the 600 block of Santa Cruz Avenue...

Original post made by Dana Hendrickson on Nov. 27, 2023
Last comment by Westbrook, on Nov 30, 2023 at 3:10 pm | 1 comment | 3265 Views

COUPLE'S NET

"I Do I Don't" #2: Foreword by ". . . For Dummies" Founder/CEO John Kilcullen

I Do I Don't Introduction and how to use this book. Foreword by. . For Dummies Founder/CEO John Kilcullen Legend {IM...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 30, 2023
There are no comments yet. 958 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Pacifica’s first brewery closes its doors

By Julia Brown ==I Pedro Point Brewing, which opened as Pacifica's first brewery in March 2018, has permanently closed. Photo courtesy Roberta...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 29, 2023
There are no comments yet. 1987 Views

COUPLE'S NET

Premiere! “I Do I Don’t: How to build a better marriage” – Here, a page/weekday

Dear Readers, Have you ever wished that marriage came with an illustrated manual? Well, now it does! I’ve been telling you about...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 29, 2023
Last comment by Jennifer, on Nov 29, 2023 at 6:40 pm | 2 comments | 1493 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

UPDATE: Owner of San Carlos French bistro Cuisinett eyes reopening in a new location next year

By Julia Brown Cuisinett owner Geoffroy Raby announced the restaurant's closure Saturday. Courtesy Geoffroy Raby. Cuisinett Bistro...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 28, 2023
There are no comments yet. 1810 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Fun Things to Do Around the Bay This Holiday – Peninsula Edition

It’s 1967 in downtown Detroit. I’m bundled up like a little snowman waiting for Santa Claus to ride down Woodward Ave next to Hudson’s. It’s...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 24, 2023
Last comment by Mike Davis, on Nov 26, 2023 at 5:27 pm | 8 comments | 2820 Views

INVEST & INNOVATE

Building the Customer Base for our Local Businesses

Our local businesses have seen a decline in their customer base for two major reasons and several other causes. The two major reasons—1) a surge in work from home...

Original post made by Steve Levy on Nov. 19, 2023
Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 22, 2023 at 3:05 am | 8 comments | 3063 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Cal Ave’s permanent ‘pedestrian mall’ creates problems

Well, it’s done. The debate is over. California Avenue, Palo Alto’s “second downtown” will now become a permanent pedestrian mall. No cars allowed. Permanent...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Nov. 10, 2023
Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 22, 2023 at 3:03 am | 16 comments | 5952 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

An Icelandic artist's response to climate change

Charlotta Hauksdóttir is a Palo Alto-based mixed media artist whose works incorporate the stunning natural landscapes of Iceland, her native country. As...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 19, 2023
Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Nov 21, 2023 at 9:43 am | 4 comments | 4344 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Hobee’s Mountain View location is closing after nearly a half-century in business

By Julia Brown ==I Hobee's, a local restaurant chain known for its breakfasts and signature blueberry coffeecake, is closing its original...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 14, 2023
Last comment by StephenStor, on Nov 20, 2023 at 9:47 pm | 4 comments | 9205 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

What's Up Stock? This Year, Cook That Carcass!

It was a great party. Once the guests have gone, leftovers put away and dishes done, you plop down to prop up feet with a deep sigh, exhausted but happy. But then...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 16, 2023
Last comment by Judy Wong, on Nov 20, 2023 at 2:17 pm | 4 comments | 8338 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Flavorful food and family are the focus at Big Brothers Burgers in Redwood City

By Edwina Dueñas ==I Big Brothers Burgers serves up freshly grilled angus beef burgers with locally sourced ingredients in the Farm...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 15, 2023
There are no comments yet. 4426 Views

COUPLE'S NET

Joy Is the Medicine - Maya Spector

Joy Is the Medicine My habitual seriousness demands: Isn’t life a problem to be solved and full of pain and sorrow? Don’t we find ourselves...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 28, 2023
Last comment by Jamie Wall, on Nov 15, 2023 at 3:47 pm | 1 comment | 7964 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

Confessions of a water hog

I recently got a nag email from the City of Palo Alto telling me that my house uses too much water. Not only am I using far more water than similar households,...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 5, 2023
Last comment by BobB, on Nov 12, 2023 at 10:41 am | 22 comments | 7889 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

California must do a better job spending cap-and-trade revenue

California’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund gets billions of dollars every year from fossil fuel companies via the state’s cap-and-trade program. The...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Oct. 1, 2023
Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Nov 11, 2023 at 6:20 pm | 12 comments | 10020 Views
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My Holiday Wish List for Menlo Park
By Dana Hendrickson | 1 comment | 3,265 views

Burning just one "old style" light bulb can cost $150 or more per year
By Sherry Listgarten | 12 comments | 3,093 views

Banning the public from PA City Hall
By Diana Diamond | 27 comments | 2,246 views

Pacifica’s first brewery closes its doors
By The Peninsula Foodist | 0 comments | 1,987 views

Holiday Fun in San Francisco- Take the Walking Tour for An Evening of Sparkle!
By Laura Stec | 8 comments | 1,707 views

 

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