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AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
We must change our gun culture in AmericaWe live in a country in love with guns – significantly more than any other country in the world. Many Americans idolize them. This gun reverence has worsened the...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on May. 31, 2022Last comment by Richt, 3 hours ago | 80 comments | 5776 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Gifts and BelongingsOf my 5 Love Languages, and my husband’s too, gifts are the last of five. We mostly choose to do something together for birthdays and holidays (quality time,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 25, 2022Last comment by AMRW, 4 hours ago | 1 comment | 993 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Am I saving enough water yet?We are in our third year of drought in California and it’s not pretty. SoCal residents are under some
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jun. 19, 2022Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, 5 hours ago | 35 comments | 4622 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Comcast, what are you doing to us?The problems started a week ago – it was a Tuesday. I was sitting in front of my computer when I suddenly could not connect to any internet site. And across the...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jun. 23, 2022Last comment by MyFeelz, 7 hours ago | 8 comments | 1813 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
E-Bikes on Open Space Trails: Yes or No?On Wednesday, June 29, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) will decide where to allow e-bikes on its
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jun. 26, 2022Last comment by Mike Vandeman, 8 hours ago | 3 comments | 1920 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
I support conversion of office space to housing on West BayshoreDear Mayor Burt and Councilmembers, I write in support of Summerhill Homes’ development proposal at 2850 West Bayshore Road. Both the staff and PTC have brought...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jun. 19, 2022Last comment by PH, on Jun 25, 2022 at 9:05 am | 12 comments | 1821 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Why the owner of Burlingame's Rasa gave up a Michelin starBy Anthony Shu
==I The second location of the more casual San Carlos eatery, Saffron Burlingame has a different menu that focuses on the...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 23, 2022There are no comments yet. 1696 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
12 can't-miss items at Eataly Silicon Valley, according to an Italian food expertBy Anthony Shu
The Neapolitan pizza is made with imported Italian buffalo mozzarella. Photo by Magali Gauthier.
Eataly has finally...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 22, 2022There are no comments yet. 2217 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Money grabbing -- A Palo Alto tax to reject in NovemberWhile the Palo Alto City Council is having some hesitation, because of a weak economy, as to whether it should place on the November ballot a measure calling for...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jun. 14, 2022Last comment by Diana Diamond, on Jun 21, 2022 at 10:54 am | 23 comments | 2973 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
I would like to support a new business taxDear Mayor Burt and Council members, I read in the Daily Post that you were sent an analysis by Joint Venture Silicon Valley's research group comparing your proposed...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jun. 17, 2022Last comment by stephen levy, on Jun 18, 2022 at 2:53 pm | 2 comments | 1261 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Will goopy straws and useless bags doom our efforts?Many readers of this blog are concerned about plastic waste. I understand why. We walk past discarded water bottles at concerts and games; we find disposable cups...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jun. 12, 2022Last comment by MichaelB, on Jun 18, 2022 at 8:13 am | 23 comments | 6254 Views
CREATING A MORE VIBRANT MENLO PARK
This Father’s Day Weekend Treat Him To Live Classic Rock, The New Guild Theater And A Pre-Show Dinner.. On Saturday night, listen to music by Menlo Park’s very own Members cover band. Visit the exceptional new Guild Theater on El Camino. And share a price-fixe,...
Original post made by Dana Hendrickson on Jun. 16, 2022There are no comments yet. 670 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Award-winning chocolatier SWEET55 comes home to Palo AltoBy Anthony Shu
Heart-shaped ganache-filled chocolates at Sweet55 in Half Moon Bay. Photo by Magali Gauthier.
In February,
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 14, 2022Last comment by dana hendrickson, on Jun 15, 2022 at 1:55 pm | 1 comment | 3560 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Palo Alto’s business tax: A forever tax that we will be paying for==I “So, what if Palo Alto imposes a business tax on all retail businesses in this city? That’s fine with me if they pay money to run Palo Alto –...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jun. 7, 2022Last comment by Annette, on Jun 14, 2022 at 8:04 pm | 58 comments | 4192 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
My letter to council on the proposed business taxDear Mayor Burt and council members, In 2019 I publicly supported the business tax being discussed at the Finance Committee and consultant findings. But I...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jun. 11, 2022Last comment by Betty Lange, on Jun 11, 2022 at 2:06 pm | 3 comments | 2709 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Plant Forward Futures with the Culinary Institute of America - Part 2Everything is being disrupted these days – ever wonder what the future of dinner will be? Answers were being tossed around at Global Plant Forward Culinary...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 11, 2022There are no comments yet. 1236 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Palo Alto's long-standing sports bar The Old Pro to close June 19
The Old Pro is a beloved Palo Alto watering hole and sports bar. File photo.
Originally opening in 1964, The Old Pro has long served as...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 2, 2022Last comment by Pat Markevitch, on Jun 9, 2022 at 8:41 pm | 9 comments | 8347 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Mango, ube and grape sweets take over, local favorites expand and a French bistro arrivesBy Anthony Shu
==I Paul Ng of Noodleosophy finishes making pulled noodles by hand at Dealmoon’s Asian Street Food Night Market in...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 8, 2022There are no comments yet. 3015 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Best Laid Plans . . . Yes, I Got Covid, TooWe've all been through best laid plans going to hell in one way or another in the last two years. As I wrote last week, my husband retired on Friday. I had planned...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 3, 2022Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on Jun 7, 2022 at 11:22 am | 2 comments | 4483 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Are you ready to ditch disposables?Two years ago, in February 2020, I wrote about Palo Alto’s...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on May. 29, 2022Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Jun 3, 2022 at 5:27 pm | 15 comments | 6686 Views
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12 can't-miss items at Eataly Silicon Valley, according to an Italian food expert
By The Peninsula Foodist | 0 comments | 2,217 views
E-Bikes on Open Space Trails: Yes or No?
By Sherry Listgarten | 3 comments | 1,920 views
Comcast, what are you doing to us?
By Diana Diamond | 8 comments | 1,813 views
Gifts and Belongings
By Chandrama Anderson | 1 comment | 993 views
