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TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
AligningLast year we became friends with two families who had recently relocated to the US for work from two different countries, and had children attending PAUSD schools....
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Sep. 2, 2015Last comment by Sally Torbey, on Sep 8, 2015 at 4:51 pm | 13 comments | 4957 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
"It's too little too late" and other reasons why notFUD. Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Big changes should be carefully considered. But when a new idea quickly provokes objections from many different angles, something...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Sep. 12, 2021Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Sep 19, 2021 at 6:13 am | 13 comments | 18061 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Menlo Park considers an "electrification concierge"There are many easy, fast, and cost-effective ways for each of us to make a big dent in our emissions. Think modernizing our diets, electrifying our transportation,...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Apr. 17, 2022Last comment by MP Father, on Apr 25, 2022 at 10:43 pm | 13 comments | 18495 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
Will self-driving cars hurt Cozy Coupe sales?Yesterday morning I maneuvered my too-adorable two-year-old cousin down the sidewalk in a vibrant orange and yellow Little Tikes Cozy Coupe, while she delightedly...
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Sep. 21, 2016Last comment by Sally Torbey, on Sep 28, 2016 at 6:02 pm | 13 comments | 19011 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Need some help choosing a plant-based milk?A few weeks ago I found myself staring into a refrigerator case full of plant-based milks, with no idea which one to choose or why. A guy next to me was doing the...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on May. 8, 2022Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on May 13, 2022 at 8:15 pm | 13 comments | 22773 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
My CoworkersWe've all heard that it takes a village to raise a child. Well, in the Silicon Valley it takes an entire peninsula. Anyone would be impressed by the overwhelming...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Oct. 7, 2013Last comment by CherylBac, on Oct 15, 2013 at 5:44 pm | 13 comments | 17662 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Breastfeeding LawOver the past couple of days there has been a lot of heated discussion about breastfeeding. Women are now
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Feb. 4, 2014Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Feb 12, 2014 at 12:10 pm | 13 comments | 22638 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Our kids' alarm clocksOur son started preschool this fall. One of the many things we did to prepare him for school was change his sleep schedule. Like most parents, we hope he arrives...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Sep. 24, 2015Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Sep 30, 2015 at 3:32 pm | 13 comments | 13390 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Americans and the Economy Need More HelpThe national employment report gives solid hope that the jobs recession is ending. Monthly job losses averaged 103,000 for the past 4 months down from 397,000 in...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Dec. 5, 2009Last comment by Bob S, on Dec 10, 2009 at 7:21 pm | 13 comments | 23073 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Americans and the Economy Need More HelpThe national employment report gives solid hope that the jobs recession is ending. Monthly job losses averaged 103,000 for the past 4 months down from 397,000 in...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Dec. 5, 2009Last comment by Bob S, on Dec 10, 2009 at 7:21 pm | 13 comments | 4401 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Update on the EconomyI wish everyone a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving. The Bottom Line ? The state and national economy are growing ? The economic recovery will be long and...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Nov. 23, 2010Last comment by Doyle, on Nov 10, 2015 at 10:17 am | 13 comments | 23987 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Politics: Empty appeals to "innovation"The word "innovation" is widely bounced around in this campaign, both for Council and the School Board. Anyone actually involved in innovation knows that most...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Oct. 19, 2014Last comment by Sea REDDY, on Oct 23, 2014 at 1:55 pm | 13 comments | 10105 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
El Camino/Page Mill intersection needs more pedestrians?The intersection of El Camino and Page Mill is one of the most congested in the city, but no improvements are expected in the foreseeable future.(foot#1) Those familiar...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Apr. 8, 2015Last comment by Douglas Moran, on Apr 10, 2015 at 12:03 am | 13 comments | 11358 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Bad question, useless answers: Traffic policy GIGOCity Hall is currently requesting citizen input on fundamental policy related to traffic and transportation issues. The
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Sep. 17, 2015Last comment by Douglas Moran, on Sep 23, 2015 at 10:29 pm | 13 comments | 8704 Views
COUPLE'S NET
I Told My Mom She's DyingYesterday I told my mom she's dying. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life. We cried. She thanked me for telling her and said she'll miss...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 18, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Nov 24, 2014 at 7:30 am | 13 comments | 36490 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Ramen shop replaces Muracci?s in Los AltosCharley Noodle & Grill, a Hawaiian-style ramen shop, has opened at the former home of Muracci's 2 on State Street in Los Altos. The restaurant's namesake, Charley...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 25, 2015Last comment by SS, on Mar 31, 2015 at 8:57 am | 13 comments | 32174 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Menlo Park's Bistro Vida gets a Michelin-starred French chefHere's a first: A Michelin-starred chef from Paris is coming to Menlo Park this month to work a two-year stint at downtown French restaurant
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 2, 2015Last comment by Pat, on Jun 12, 2015 at 5:15 pm | 13 comments | 35344 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Opening alert: Sweetgreen in downtown Palo AltoNational salad chain Sweetgreen will be opening its doors in downtown Palo Alto this coming Tuesday, May 17. Sweetgreen recently
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 12, 2016Last comment by Boring...., on Aug 4, 2016 at 9:13 am | 13 comments | 34546 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Terún to open second Cal Ave restaurantFranco Campilongo, owner of pizzeria Terún on California Avenue in Palo Alto, plans to open a new Italian restaurant and wine and beer bar just blocks away. ...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on May. 24, 2016Last comment by umam, on Sep 23, 2016 at 8:15 pm | 13 comments | 40408 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Malaysian restaurant opens in Menlo ParkBlack Pepper, the second restaurant from a longtime Malaysian chef-owner in Milpitas, is now open at 1029 El Camino Real in Menlo Park. Black Pepper soft opened...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 15, 2017Last comment by Peninsula Foodie, on Apr 20, 2017 at 2:24 pm | 13 comments | 33542 Views
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