Local Blogs


By Sherry Listgarten
E-mail Sherry Listgarten | Follow this Blog
Sort by: Most Recent | Most Popular
Mar 6, 2022 5:35 am
Comments: 25 | Views: 28,835
Many of us have felt the pinch of high electricity bills over the winter, and our bills only seem to go up. Well, it’s not your imagination. Electricity rates... More
Jan 31, 2021 5:42 am
Comments: 11 | Views: 28,215
Back in the olden days, when we used to go places, I enjoyed travelling to visit my sister in Minneapolis. I would take lots of scenic pictures -- lakes! -- but... More
Oct 11, 2020 5:31 am
Comments: 24 | Views: 28,099
I remembered the other day that I made a New Year's resolution to decrease our electricity... More
Jun 21, 2020 6:05 am
Comments: 29 | Views: 27,861
One of the big knocks against renewable resources is their intermittency. The sun doesn’t always shine, the wind doesn’t always blow. One way to see... More
May 31, 2020 12:16 am
Comments: 25 | Views: 27,638
Do you notice that you are seeing more protests against oil and gas pipelines in recent years? That’s because pipeline construction is booming. When fracking... More
ARCHIVES
Stay informed.
Get the day's top headlines from Palo Alto Online sent to your inbox in the Express newsletter.
Backhaus in Burlingame finally opens for the holiday rush
By The Peninsula Foodist | 0 comments | 2,514 views
Fun Things to Do Around the Bay This Holiday – Peninsula Edition
By Laura Stec | 8 comments | 2,108 views
Burning just one "old style" light bulb can cost $150 or more per year
By Sherry Listgarten | 4 comments | 1,721 views
Banning the public from PA City Hall
By Diana Diamond | 15 comments | 1,412 views
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.