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Jul 2, 2023 5:18 am
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How reliable is our electricity? On average it’s not bad but in many places it’s getting worse and in a few places it’s downright terrible. Customers... More
Jun 25, 2023 5:49 am
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Two years ago I mulched over the back lawn. It was looking increasingly awful with the prolonged drought, and mulching was an easy project. It required only some... More
Jun 18, 2023 5:43 am
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How clean is our electricity? Well, there are a number of ways to answer that question. You can look at the grid itself, which we plug things into. How clean is... More
May 28, 2023 6:02 am
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How quickly will we electrify our homes? This is an important question as we set emissions goals and formulate plans to achieve them. A few years ago, Palo Alto... More
Apr 30, 2023 6:15 am
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What is the best type of irrigation? If you ask three different people you may well get three different answers. But I expect a lot of you are wondering about... More
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By Laura Stec | 8 comments | 2,414 views
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Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
For the last 30 years, the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund has given away almost $10 million to local nonprofits serving children and families. 100% of the funds go directly to local programs. It’s a great way to ensure your charitable donations are working at home.