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A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
The effort to fix California's electricity pricingEffective 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, 2023Last comment by Eduardo, 8 hours ago | 24 comments | 9493 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Ch. 1, page 3
I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Ch. 1, page 3...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 5, 2023There are no comments yet. 560 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Boichik Bagels is opening its newest – and largest – location in Santa Clara this weekBy Margie Cullen
The exterior of Boichik Bagels in Santa Clara. Courtesy Emily Winston.
Berkeley-based bagel company Boichik...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 4, 2023There are no comments yet. 1202 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Ch. 1, page 2
C1, P2
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Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 4, 2023There are no comments yet. 750 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, 2023Last comment by ben, on Dec 3, 2023 at 11:57 pm | 3 comments | 4176 Views
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, 2023Last comment by Rebecca Eisenberg, on Dec 3, 2023 at 10:19 pm | 26 comments | 2921 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, 2023Last comment by Tessa Montgomery, on Dec 2, 2023 at 12:15 pm | 8 comments | 2536 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Burning just one "old style" light bulb can cost $150 or more per yearI last wrote about LED bulbs three years ago, when I was urging people...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 26, 2023Last comment by staying home, on Dec 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm | 12 comments | 3658 Views
COUPLE'S NET
"I Do I Don't" #2: Foreword by ". . . For Dummies" Founder/CEO John KilcullenI Do I Don't Introduction and how to use this book.
Foreword by. . For Dummies Founder/CEO John Kilcullen
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Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 30, 2023There are no comments yet. 1027 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
UPDATE: Owner of San Carlos French bistro Cuisinett eyes reopening in a new location next yearBy 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, 2023There are no comments yet. 1903 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Fun Things to Do Around the Bay This Holiday – Peninsula EditionIt’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, 2023Last comment by Mike Davis, on Nov 26, 2023 at 5:27 pm | 8 comments | 3028 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Building the Customer Base for our Local BusinessesOur 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, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 22, 2023 at 3:05 am | 8 comments | 3447 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Cal Ave’s permanent ‘pedestrian mall’ creates problemsWell, 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, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 22, 2023 at 3:03 am | 16 comments | 6134 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
An Icelandic artist's response to climate changeCharlotta 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, 2023Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Nov 21, 2023 at 9:43 am | 4 comments | 4553 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Hobee’s Mountain View location is closing after nearly a half-century in businessBy 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, 2023Last comment by StephenStor, on Nov 20, 2023 at 9:47 pm | 4 comments | 9381 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, 2023Last comment by Judy Wong, on Nov 20, 2023 at 2:17 pm | 4 comments | 8506 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Flavorful food and family are the focus at Big Brothers Burgers in Redwood CityBy 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, 2023There are no comments yet. 4606 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Joy Is the Medicine - Maya SpectorJoy 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, 2023Last comment by Jamie Wall, on Nov 15, 2023 at 3:47 pm | 1 comment | 8142 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Confessions of a water hogI 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, 2023Last comment by BobB, on Nov 12, 2023 at 10:41 am | 22 comments | 8112 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
California must do a better job spending cap-and-trade revenueCalifornia’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, 2023Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Nov 11, 2023 at 6:20 pm | 12 comments | 10185 Views
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Holiday Fun in San Francisco- Take the Walking Tour for An Evening of Sparkle!
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