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OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline blog: That curbside parking space in front of my home is MINE!!!'The current dialogue over parking requirements in downtown Palo Alto and other commercial areas echoes community debates and controversies that date back decades....
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Jan. 11, 2013Last comment by bru, on Jan 16, 2013 at 9:55 pm | 15 comments | 2998 Views
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Ad Libs: Music in MenloIs it a scene at the newly renamed Menlo Hub? Looks that way in a story coming this Friday written by my star intern, Maytal Mark. ... To read the rest of this...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Jul. 18, 2012There are no comments yet. 2998 Views
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Ad Libs: Hail to the hydrangeasSometimes, in the clutter and spam of the email inbox, you just want a cushion of lush hydrangeas to rest your eyes on. I have the best job in the world. Kudos...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on May. 11, 2011There are no comments yet. 2972 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
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Our Evening RunIn the fall of 2019 I started running again a few times a week. Our youngest had just started preschool so I had some kid-free time to get back into a regular running...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Apr. 20, 2021There are no comments yet. 2964 Views
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Ad Libs: Music@Menlo: Lovely, lilting LiederEveryone in theater knows this old saw: "Bad dress rehearsal, good opening night." Maybe the Music@Menlo folks should have worried when the last rehearsal for the...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Aug. 4, 2011There are no comments yet. 2962 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline blog: Is Palo Alto big enough for an elected mayor? Yes and no, maybeFormer Mayor (twice over) Gary Fazzino has renewed a proposal he first surfaced about two decades ago: that Palo Alto is a big and complex enough town to directly...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Dec. 26, 2011Last comment by Jeremy Feldman, on Jan 4, 2012 at 2:54 am | 15 comments | 2930 Views
SENIOR FOCUS
Guest Blog Encouraging Support for Dementia Family Caregivers by Tami AnastasiaDear Dementia Family Caregiver, Taking care of a loved one with dementia, under normal circumstances, is challenging enough, but now, to be completely confined...
Original post made by Max Greenberg on Apr. 29, 2020There are no comments yet. 2913 Views
SENIOR FOCUS
It’s New Year’s Resolution Time...New Year's resolutions are a great thing, but usually we let them slip away in a couple of weeks without a good solid plan. Since many resolutions revolve around...
Original post made by Max Greenberg on Dec. 31, 2019Last comment by BabyBoomerGuru, on Jan 3, 2020 at 6:52 pm | 3 comments | 2867 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline: Summer camp can be unforgettable, even if you want toThe Weekly's cover story on summer camps last Friday (July 22) evoked some powerful camp memories of my own, dating back to the mid-1950s -- a measure of the power...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Jul. 26, 2011Last comment by Jeri Arbuckle, on Jul 28, 2011 at 8:25 am | 1 comment | 2844 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
The Economics of High Speed RailI have shared three major concerns with transportation and elected officials in California. Ridership I travel to Los Angeles for business a few tines a year....
Original post made by Steve Levy on Dec. 10, 2011Last comment by stephen levy, on Dec 22, 2011 at 11:28 am | 17 comments | 2824 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Summer Cook Class: Preserving Green Chilies
Food Partiers!
I have been traveling in Alaska enjoying freshly caught fish
Fireweed margaritas
Birch syrup cobbler
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Original post made by Laura Stec on Aug. 20, 2023There are no comments yet. 2812 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Doppio Zero expands to San Carlos – and two more locations are on the wayBy Julia Brown
Mountain View's Doppio Zero has opened another Peninsula location in San Carlos. Courtesy Doppio Zero.
It’s...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 28, 2023There are no comments yet. 2755 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Stronger Than Expected Job Growth in Bay Area and StateCalifornia's job growth was stronger than previously reported. The stronger gains are seen throughout the state. Moreover, the upward revision in state job totals...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Mar. 23, 2013Last comment by stephen levy, on Mar 31, 2013 at 11:56 am | 18 comments | 2741 Views
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Ad Libs: A muse to Matisse, a patron of artThe Almanac, one of our sister papers, published a nice arts story this week about Sarah Stein: art collector, art-school patron and leader of art salons in her...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Jul. 6, 2011There are no comments yet. 2724 Views
SENIOR FOCUS
Palo Alto City Library - Upcoming Programs for Seniors(Special guest blog entry by Alison de Geus, a Senior Librarian with the Palo Alto City Library, focused on Adult Services.) Palo Alto Library is excited to participate...
Original post made by Max Greenberg on Jan. 31, 2020There are no comments yet. 2695 Views
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Ad Libs: Autumn in Palo AltoCould this Palo Alto fall be more glorious? I don't know why the colors are so stunning this year, but I'm thankful. Even the crunched-up yellow leaves that are...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Dec. 1, 2011Last comment by Bill, on Jan 19, 2012 at 10:09 am | 4 comments | 2693 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
'We wanted to go out swinging': San Mateo brunch spot Morning Wood is closing at the end of SeptemberBy Julia Brown
The loco moco at Morning Wood. Courtesy Morning Wood.
Morning Wood, a San Mateo eatery serving Hawaiian-Japanese-Korean...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 31, 2023Last comment by Claudette, on Sep 7, 2023 at 7:30 pm | 2 comments | 2678 Views
COUPLE'S NET
How to Do a Systems Review of Your RelationshipI’ve seen a lot of couples over the years that want to “fix” their marriage. They mostly want to continue doing exactly what they’ve been...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 18, 2022There are no comments yet. 2662 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Guest Opinion: Innovation climate is leading Valley out of recessionSilicon Valley is leading an economic recovery that is slowly building strength in California and the nation. The region added 21,900 private sector jobs during...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Apr. 9, 2011Last comment by Robert, on Apr 9, 2011 at 4:42 pm | 2 comments | 2616 Views
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