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OFF DEADLINE
ON DEADLINE: Mayor Yeh: Another soft-spoken big-challenges year for Palo AltoPalo Alto will speak softly but face big-stick challenges in 2012 as new Mayor Yiaway Yeh puts his stamp on city policies, practices and politics. He is expected...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Jan. 14, 2012Last comment by Howard, on Jan 20, 2012 at 2:46 pm | 5 comments | 4381 Views
SENIOR FOCUS
Oh, My Aching KneesAbout 2 years ago I started having knee pain in both knees. I have been a regular player at the Ross Rd YMCA pickup basketball games at lunchtime and Saturday mornings...
Original post made by Max Greenberg on Jul. 19, 2017Last comment by Steve Ludington, on Oct 15, 2017 at 12:56 pm | 16 comments | 4362 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Preparing for SchoolAs the summer winds down, I’m slowly getting our kids ready for the upcoming school year. We cleaned off a table so each kid has a designated workspace. ...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jul. 31, 2020There are no comments yet. 4357 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
How to Replace a Dry Red - Dry January EndsWhat’s the most complex flavor you’ve ever tasted? Bacon? Vanilla? Red wine? That last one is the taste experience I really miss...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jan. 29, 2023Last comment by Stephanie Cochran, on Feb 5, 2023 at 10:52 pm | 12 comments | 4353 Views
AD LIBS
Ad Libs: New art takes shape on Newell RoadCurious people are already peering into artist Patrick Dougherty's new environmental sculpture on the Palo Alto Art Center grounds, and it's not scheduled to be...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Jan. 19, 2011Last comment by FutonSandwich, on Feb 26, 2011 at 11:06 am | 4 comments | 4336 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Travelin’ Solo: Elk and Mendocino County (part 2)Welcome back to Travelin’ Solo – Elk and Mendocino County (part 2).
Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 14, 2023Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 20, 2023 at 9:10 pm | 3 comments | 4320 Views
AD LIBS
Ad Libs: Mighty sculptures from little saplings growI am already looking forward to an interview that's five weeks away. Wouldn't you, if the artist made giant fanciful sculptures from tree saplings? Environmental...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Dec. 9, 2010Last comment by Art Lover, on Dec 19, 2010 at 9:17 pm | 1 comment | 4308 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Tree Lighting Ceremonies?On Friday night we enjoyed watching Palo Alto’s virtual tree lighting ceremony. It was a very simple ceremony, but it was so wonderful...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 21, 2020There are no comments yet. 4306 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 Dump the games, on Mar 7, 2011 at 6:22 am | 12 comments | 4300 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Remembering the old while embracing the newMy grandfather and my great aunt both passed away this spring. I’ve enjoyed sharing my memories of them with our kids. My grandfather was a physics teacher,...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Apr. 30, 2020There are no comments yet. 4295 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
My 34-hour birthdayMy birthday last week was extraordinarily long and extra special as well. We traveled back from our week-long trip to Lebanon on my birthday, so with the 10 hour...
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Feb. 3, 2016Last comment by Karen, on Feb 9, 2016 at 10:20 am | 8 comments | 4284 Views
SENIOR FOCUS
Senior Scam Stopper Seminar at EPA Senior Center RecapHere’s a nifty little scam for you: Someone knocks on the door after turning your water main off. He says he was just checking your neighbor’s water...
Original post made by Max Greenberg on Sep. 25, 2017There are no comments yet. 4282 Views
SENIOR FOCUS
MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES: DISCOVER HOW OPEN ENROLLMENT COULD SAVE YOU MONEYBruce Ackermann (who works as a Personal Financial Assistant for Seniors) advises us to discover how we might save thousands of dollars during Medicare’s...
Original post made by Max Greenberg on Oct. 21, 2016There are no comments yet. 4274 Views
TWO DECADES OF KIDS AND COUNTING
A week away!For the past 25 years, I have not traveled with my husband and left our kids at home for more than two days, and I now know why. It is way too much work. Packing...
Original post made by Sally Torbey on Jan. 19, 2016Last comment by Sally Torbey, on Jan 21, 2016 at 12:45 pm | 11 comments | 4266 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
Sharing That Just WorksMany years ago when I was working at Google, some of the executives were upset about how difficult it was to share things. It’s supposed to be easy to share...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 26, 2023Last comment by Matt Passell, on Mar 28, 2023 at 1:42 pm | 5 comments | 4257 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline: What would be YOUR top 10 local news stories -- over 50 years?First of three columns/blogs on my Top 10 choices. I was at a bit of a loss about what to talk about when I was invited recently to speak at the Palo Alto Rotary...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Mar. 9, 2011Last comment by Janice, on Mar 10, 2011 at 6:43 pm | 4 comments | 4251 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline: Citizen watchdogs dig out another 'confidentiality' secret -- but such things go w-a-a-y backThe practice of public administrators sharing "confidential" information with their elected bosses while keeping it from the public has surfaced, with the discovery...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on May. 17, 2012Last comment by svatoid, on May 18, 2012 at 2:29 pm | 9 comments | 4248 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Celebrate Earth Day Near YOUHappy Earth Day! As the annual April 22nd celebration draws near, one of the most effective ways you can participate begins on your dinner plate. Foods best for...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Apr. 14, 2023Last comment by Joselyn Peck, on Apr 21, 2023 at 9:05 am | 12 comments | 4245 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
A Day to Remember the Past YearWhen my friend’s daughter turned one, she posted an adorable video online. She took short video clips throughout the day to show what a typical day in her daughter’s...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jan. 31, 2021Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Feb 5, 2021 at 10:03 am | 2 comments | 4241 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Jason’s Cafe reopens for breakfast and lunch in Menlo Park following 2019 closure
The Pier Benedict from J Cafe in Menlo Park, made with smoked salmon and spinach. (Photo by Kate Bradshaw)
By Kate Bradshaw
Jason’s...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 24, 2023Last comment by Joey, on Apr 26, 2023 at 10:21 am | 5 comments | 4228 Views
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