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PENINSULA FOODIST
After 10 years, Shalala Ramen to leave downtown Mountain ViewAfter a decade of serving tonkotsu and spicy miso ramen in Mountain View, Shalala Ramen is permanently closing. Owner Nobu Iwahashi is opening a new, takeout-only...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 22, 2020Last comment by Ron Wolf, 9 hours ago | 5 comments | 10947 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: I’m not getting what I need. How can I get him/her to change?Let me ask you a question first. What are you doing to make your relationship better? I am no longer surprised when I ask this question to my new couples,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 23, 2020There are no comments yet. 587 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Thinking of moving? You're not alone.This would be funny if it weren’t also true. Just today (1), I got: - A warning about extreme heat (a “Heat advisory”) - A notice about “public...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Oct. 18, 2020Last comment by Lee Forrest, 11 hours ago | 22 comments | 6297 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Ballot propositions have problemsI voted yesterday. And after I gave my ballot to my mailman (he assured me the ballots were flowing smoothly through the post office), I thought about my votes and...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Oct. 20, 2020Last comment by Measure for Measure, on Oct 22, 2020 at 9:45 pm | 16 comments | 1921 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Family Video ChatsOur family has a weekly video chat where we casually talk about our lives. Some weeks our kids are very excited to share their creations and tell jokes. But most...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Oct. 22, 2020There are no comments yet. 343 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
'Don't talk to the press'In a proposed new handbook for some 41 members on Palo Alto's boards and commissions, one recommendation from city staff states that these council appointees should...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Oct. 13, 2020Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Oct 21, 2020 at 11:23 am | 28 comments | 3908 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Fun and games with your electric meterI remembered the other day that I made a New Year's resolution to decrease our electricity...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Oct. 11, 2020Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Oct 17, 2020 at 10:20 am | 24 comments | 3514 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Dare to be Fair Vote No on Prop 15I was brought up to believe I should help pay for the public services I want. So I support school bonds and parcel taxes as a long-term investment and in gratitude...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Oct. 10, 2020Last comment by Common sense, on Oct 16, 2020 at 2:20 pm | 34 comments | 3662 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Foothills Park Pseudo-Lawsuit: Is the City going to cave-in & defame its residents as "racists"?At the September 28 City Council meeting, there was a closed session to discuss a lawsuit against the City seeking to open Foothills Nature Preserve (previously...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Oct. 12, 2020Last comment by rita vrhel, on Oct 15, 2020 at 2:56 pm | 9 comments | 1725 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
San Francisco's Farmhouse Kitchen opens glitzy Thai restaurant in Menlo Park, indoor dining includedSan Francisco Thai restaurant Farmhouse...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 4, 2020Last comment by Jennifer, on Oct 14, 2020 at 7:53 pm | 14 comments | 11550 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Palo Alto's Woke proto-Authoritarians"You don't put civil rights to a vote." That was Mayor Adrian Fine after his position on access to Foothills Park was defeated. I was surprised not...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Aug. 18, 2020Last comment by Douglas Moran, on Oct 12, 2020 at 8:34 pm | 10 comments | 2805 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Vote for Burt, Lauing, Kou and Varma in PA raceThis is a critical year for Palo Alto's future -- and whom we vote for in the Palo Alto City Council race has become quite important. There are 10 candidates running...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Oct. 6, 2020Last comment by Rebecca Eisenberg, on Oct 10, 2020 at 9:15 pm | 15 comments | 3108 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
I am Voting No on Prop 22Prop 22 exempts app-based transportation and delivery service drivers from the requirements of AB 5. In plain English Prop 22 exempts drivers for Lyft, Uber, Doordash...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Oct. 9, 2020Last comment by mauricio, on Oct 10, 2020 at 2:39 pm | 5 comments | 1553 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Redwood City's Zadna opens fast-casual spinoff in Palo AltoRedwood City Mediterranean restaurant Zadna has opened a fast-casual eatery in downtown Palo Alto. Called Zadna Bowl, the restaurant is located at 461 Emerson...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 7, 2020Last comment by stephen levy, on Oct 10, 2020 at 10:48 am | 1 comment | 3604 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Can pop-ups help restaurants ride out the COVID wave?Six months into the coronavirus shutdown, more local establishments are turning to pop-ups as a way to invigorate their businesses. Vineyard Gate, a
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 2, 2020Last comment by panative, on Oct 8, 2020 at 11:40 pm | 2 comments | 2923 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Tanaka resurfaces false 2016 accusation against Burt: PA City Council electionToward the end of the City Council Candidate Forum hosted by Palo Alto Neighborhoods, candidates were asked to direct a question to another candidate. Greg Tanaka's...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Oct. 5, 2020Last comment by mjc, on Oct 8, 2020 at 10:11 pm | 6 comments | 1605 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Are American and masculine identity compatible with eco-friendly living?Oh boy. After a week of heat, smoke, COVID news, and a frustrated housebound teenager, not necessarily in that order, I haven’t been entirely excited to do...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Oct. 4, 2020Last comment by Lee Forrest, on Oct 8, 2020 at 6:49 pm | 22 comments | 3906 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Premarital and Couples: Trump Paid $750 in TaxesAt our house, we believe that black lives matter. We believe it’s time to end racism and sexism. We believe that all people matter and it’s time to end...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 1, 2020Last comment by Kevin, on Oct 8, 2020 at 1:55 pm | 2 comments | 3286 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Nov. 3 -- a critical election -- and now your comments on the first debateLET ME INADD TO THIS ORIGINAL BLOG HERE TO ASK FOR YOUR COMMENTS ON ONE OF THE MOST UNUSUAL PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES OUR COUNTRY HAS EXPERIENCED -- THE FIRST SEPT....
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Sep. 29, 2020Last comment by perceived diminished mental faculties, on Oct 6, 2020 at 6:36 pm | 33 comments | 3938 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
I am Voting Yes on Measure RR to Provide Caltrain a Dedicated Revenue SourceContinued and expanded Caltrain service will provide benefits to residents, the environment and the economy. Conversely, the diminished or eliminated service that...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Sep. 27, 2020Last comment by Commuter, on Oct 6, 2020 at 10:29 am | 7 comments | 2875 Views
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After 10 years, Shalala Ramen to leave downtown Mountain View
By Elena Kadvany | 5 comments | 10,947 views
Thinking of moving? You're not alone.
By Sherry Listgarten | 22 comments | 6,297 views
Ballot propositions have problems
By Diana Diamond | 16 comments | 1,921 views
Changing Our Focus
By Cheryl Bac | 0 comments | 883 views
Premarital and Couples: I’m not getting what I need. How can I get him/her to change?
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 587 views
