A&E
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An epically enjoyable 'Aida'Broadway by the Bay's talented cast and crew delivers an overall impressive production of "Aida" in Redwood City.
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The chef's bucket listWe asked a wide range of local culinary insiders to tell us about the food that stood out most to them this year -- the dishes they haven't been able to stop thinking about.
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Recognizing Latina pioneer's legacyThe life of humanitarian and businesswoman Juana Briones, who resided locally in the 19th century, is on display at the Los Altos History Museum.
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An intense look at Johnson in officePalo Alto Players' "All the Way" dramatizes President Lyndon B. Johnson's struggles with the racist, southern leaders of his own Democratic party.
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Learn a new craftWe talked to three local bar and restaurant owners to get their take on the best fall-friendly drinks that novice mixologists can recreate at home.
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Movie review: 'Boy Erased'The new drama "Boy Erased" is based on a true story of an American gay teen suffering through so-called "gay conversion therapy."
Instant Family
Let me first try to be nice to "Instant Family," a comedy-drama about foster care and adoption. The film's premise, "inspired by" co-writer/director Sean Anders' own family life as a husband and father, isn't a bad one for an innocuous family comedy ...... Read the full review
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"Homestead at Palo Alto"
Palo Alto's Alexandra Lee. Photo by Malcolm Slaney.
Submitted by Rick Eymer on Sep 5, 2018
The Food Party!
by Laura Stec
Lakes and Larders (part 2)
Nov 14, 2018 | 0 comments
Stories of Hope
by Aldis Petriceks
Trials of My Grandmother
Nov 12, 2018 | 2 comments
A Pragmatist's Take
by Douglas Moran
El Camino: Another scheme to increase congestion?
Nov 12, 2018 | 21 comments
Rock like an Egyptian
"This is the story of a love that flourished in a time of hate," sings a character in the opening number of "Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida." Wednesday, 1:51 PM
The chef's bucket list: 47 dishes to eat before you die
We asked a wide range of local culinary insiders to tell us about the food that stood out most to them this year -- the dishes they haven't been able to stop thinking about. Thursday, 11:48 AM
A sharp comedy for dark times
Playwright James Kopp suggesting that Nazis might take control of the United States seems like an all-too-timely warning. Thankfully, the play is packed with laughs. Wednesday, 2:09 PM
Shop Talk: Reach Fitness closes, Blue Bottle to open
In this week's Shop Talk column, read about Reach Fitness Club's closure, ACE Hardware using autonomous cars for deliveries and Blue Bottle Coffee opening a new cafe at Stanford Shopping Center. Thursday, 11:49 AM
Finding Juana
The moment visitors step into the Los Altos History Museum, they're greeted by a wooden awning, painted white and covered in vines. The message is clear: They're entering the home of Juana Briones. Thursday, 9:21 AM | 9 comments
Hey, hey, PA Play(ers)
"All the Way" takes a close look at Lyndon Johnson's first year in office, starting with the assassination of JFK and the Civil Rights Act. Thursday, 9:10 AM
Sublime design
Ge Wang has always been a maker. As a child, he experimented with making clay bricks at his grandparents' home in Bejing, China. As a student and later a professor, he's made music, innovative instruments, apps and programming languages. Now, he's made a book: "Artful Design: Technology in Search of the Sublime." Monday, 2:04 PM
