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AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Let’s find a better way to elect a Palo Alto mayorPalo Alto City Council members are all set to select a new mayor on Monday night – a routine procedure each January. And finally! they are beginning to discuss...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Jan. 7, 2023Last comment by Rufus Young, on Jan 16, 2023 at 11:03 am | 28 comments | 7843 Views
A PRAGMATIST'S TAKE
Stupid Growth: So-called "Smart Growth" is a cancer on the communityRule of thumb: Anything that needs to be labeled "smart" isn't. Classic Brainteaser: "Why aren't there ants that are the size of elephants?" The...
Original post made by Douglas Moran on Jun. 7, 2014Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on Jun 14, 2014 at 11:07 am | 27 comments | 20459 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline: Recognizing heroes in a world of stark contrastsPalo Alto's community-based "Project Safety Net" effort to create a safer environment for young persons received a significant commendation last week (May 10). The...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on May. 16, 2011Last comment by Jay Thorwaldson, on May 25, 2011 at 2:41 pm | 27 comments | 9218 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline: Recognizing heroes in a world of stark contrastsPalo Alto's community-based "Project Safety Net" effort to create a safer environment for young persons received a significant commendation last week (May 10). The...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on May. 16, 2011Last comment by Jay Thorwaldson, on May 25, 2011 at 2:41 pm | 27 comments | 2967 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline: Will huge new bicycle plan generate enthusiasm or a revolution?The single biggest "citizen revolt" in Palo Alto's history wasn't over growth rates, the baylands, crime, even traffic. It was over bicycles. Specifically, the...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Aug. 5, 2011Last comment by Gunn Class of '67, on Aug 17, 2012 at 10:35 pm | 27 comments | 9423 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline: Will huge new bicycle plan generate enthusiasm or a revolution?The single biggest "citizen revolt" in Palo Alto's history wasn't over growth rates, the baylands, crime, even traffic. It was over bicycles. Specifically, the...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Aug. 5, 2011Last comment by Gunn Class of '67, on Aug 17, 2012 at 10:35 pm | 27 comments | 3538 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline blog: After secrecy of PRISM, why bother with 'privacy policy' notices?The other day I received a large pull-open mailer from my cell-phone provider, Verizon Wireless, labeled "Important Privacy Information." It was about "How Verizon...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Jun. 30, 2013Last comment by Benjamins, on Jul 8, 2013 at 3:18 pm | 27 comments | 9180 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline blog: After secrecy of PRISM, why bother with 'privacy policy' notices?The other day I received a large pull-open mailer from my cell-phone provider, Verizon Wireless, labeled "Important Privacy Information." It was about "How Verizon...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Jun. 30, 2013Last comment by Benjamins, on Jul 8, 2013 at 3:18 pm | 27 comments | 3023 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
College applications: round threeOur family has survived our third child applying to college. He plans to study at a University of California campus in close proximity to a beach, and he is thrilled...
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Apr. 11, 2014Last comment by JM, on Apr 24, 2014 at 2:40 am | 27 comments | 69306 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Demystifying heat pump water heatersThere is a surprising amount of water heater inertia in our area -- we are clinging to old-style heaters. I’ve been scratching my head about it. Mid-peninsula...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Jan. 17, 2021Last comment by MrScott, on Mar 28, 2021 at 3:37 pm | 27 comments | 61947 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
About the Express Lanes Coming to 101The Chair of the California Energy Commission, David Hochschild, recently observed that “electricity rates are climate policy”. I agree. We need to design...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 28, 2021Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Apr 4, 2021 at 2:17 pm | 27 comments | 22257 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Living with a Heat Pump Water HeaterThis is going to be a pretty short blog post because it turns out it’s not all that interesting living with a heat pump water heater. It works, it’s...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Aug. 21, 2022Last comment by Sam Li, on Aug 30, 2022 at 3:48 am | 27 comments | 34050 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
CalTrain--Trends and ImplicationsThis column explores the importance of CalTrain service to the peninsula and Palo Alto and the policy implications. The basic data and trends Average weekday...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Jan. 30, 2014Last comment by Martin, on Feb 11, 2014 at 1:49 pm | 27 comments | 28611 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Mixx shutters in Mountain ViewMixx, the casual fusion eatery that replaced longtime...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Aug. 17, 2015Last comment by shakeMySugarTree, on Apr 8, 2016 at 11:08 pm | 27 comments | 38451 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Sam's Chowder House Palo Alto to become burger chainDowntown Palo Alto seafood restaurant Sam's Chowder House has been sold to a Boston-based...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 2, 2016Last comment by Resident, on Jan 9, 2017 at 2:13 pm | 27 comments | 45866 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
After three decades, Max's Opera Cafe to close in Palo AltoIt started 12 years ago, when California Pizza Kitchen opened at Stanford Shopping Center. Then came Yucca De Lac and The Melt. And in the last two years alone,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jun. 26, 2018Last comment by Edward, on Jul 15, 2018 at 1:02 pm | 27 comments | 49953 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Dining outdoors in Santa Clara County? You'll have to keep your mask on for most of the mealStarting Monday in Santa Clara County, people dining outdoors at restaurants must keep masks on at all times, except while eating or drinking -- including when they're...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jul. 13, 2020Last comment by Another Bob, on Jul 16, 2020 at 5:47 pm | 27 comments | 29888 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
I Got Stood Up. RSV-Please!Everyone should host a party once a year. It is your ticket into all the other parties. Don't want to host at your house? Host at a park, a local bar, or team...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 13, 2014Last comment by Nora Charles, on Mar 20, 2014 at 1:58 am | 27 comments | 40149 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Local Flavor – South Asian Takeout EditionSix weeks ago-ish, we sat down to Food Party! about two local eateries. It was the
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 30, 2020Last comment by CrescentParkAnon., on May 14, 2020 at 1:16 am | 27 comments | 13929 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Everyone Separates Food Scraps From Trash Now?We take a break from our regularly scheduled Dry January program, to discuss a new
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 9, 2022Last comment by Bystander, on Jan 25, 2022 at 4:31 pm | 27 comments | 11410 Views
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