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PENINSULA FOODIST
Rocket Fizz to open in Mountain ViewSodas in glass bottles, rare Kit-Kat flavors, your favorite childhood candy, gag gifts: Welcome to Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop, a franchise of which is set...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Sep. 24, 2015Last comment by MVResident, on Sep 28, 2015 at 4:39 am | 6 comments | 1923 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Nearly 100 eateries gearing up for the third annual Peninsula Restaurant Week May 19-27
Peninsula Restaurant Week will be held this year from May 19-27.
By Peninsula Foodist staff
Starting May 19, nearly 100 restaurants...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 8, 2023Last comment by Eric C, on May 10, 2023 at 8:25 am | 1 comment | 1898 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
I Like Downtown Palo AltoI have worked in downtown since 1969 and we have lived downtown since 2006. So downown is a big part of my life on daily basis. Mostly what I read on Town Square...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Aug. 26, 2012Last comment by Sharon, on Aug 27, 2012 at 6:38 pm | 6 comments | 1844 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
California Economy UpdateA reader asked for an update on the California economy and budget. This post is about the economy and the next post is about the budget. The overall CA economy...
Original post made by Steve Levy on May. 19, 2012Last comment by stephen levy, on Jun 15, 2012 at 2:07 pm | 20 comments | 1828 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Planting a Fall Garden?What are you planting this fall? Good options for our area include kale, kohlrabi, broccoli, carrots, onion and rutabagas. Summer Winds Nursery in Palo Alto even...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Sep. 25, 2023Last comment by Donald, on Sep 26, 2023 at 3:47 pm | 5 comments | 1798 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
California Budget UpdateCalifornia continues to struggle with state budget deficits. Revenues are rising but not by enough to eat into the deficit as health care and other costs continue...
Original post made by Steve Levy on May. 19, 2012There are no comments yet. 1680 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Got the Munchies at Hardly Strictly? Your Weekend Guide.Who’s headed to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass this weekend? It’s a three-day live music festival in Golden Gate...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Sep. 28, 2023Last comment by Jennifer, on Sep 30, 2023 at 11:00 am | 2 comments | 1672 Views
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Ad Libs: Last one standingWhat's all this I hear about arts being in trouble in the schools? Why, this mural was doing just fine at Hillview Middle School in Menlo Park the other day. At...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Jul. 19, 2012There are no comments yet. 1551 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline blog: Are there parallels between today's Palo Alto growth fights and the city's 1960s war?A longtime friend and observer of Palo Alto issues and politics asked me an interesting question recently: Is there a parallel between today's neighborhood-level...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Jul. 22, 2013Last comment by Just for the record, on Jul 29, 2013 at 11:36 pm | 37 comments | 1547 Views
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Ad Libs: Play in progressSo there wasn't a stunning set to take a photo of. But with a staged reading of a musical that's still being written, you expect to see the seams. This weekend we...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Aug. 21, 2012There are no comments yet. 1436 Views
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Ad Libs: 'Double Take' photo contestThere's another opportunity to get your eagle eye recognized at the spiffed-up Palo Alto Art Center: Submit your best photo of Patrick Dougherty's whimsical tree...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Jul. 30, 2012There are no comments yet. 1296 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline blog: Planning Director: searching for someone who walks on ? hot coals?The imminent departure (June 30) of Planning Director Curtis Williams leaves Palo Alto city officials searching for a replacement for the lightning-rod position....
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Jun. 26, 2013Last comment by Jay Thorwaldson, on Jun 30, 2013 at 10:34 am | 5 comments | 1285 Views
OFF DEADLINE
On Deadline blog: When John Beahrs saw combat -- in World War II and the Palo Alto City Council chambersThe recent passing of John Beahrs of Palo Alto at age 100 elicited many memories of a man who lived a full life. His experiences ranged from a loving marriage...
Original post made by Jay Thorwaldson on Aug. 16, 2013Last comment by Sic-Transit-Gloria-Mundi, on Aug 19, 2013 at 8:50 am | 1 comment | 1172 Views
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Ad Libs: The floating worldA striking image waiting for me in my inbox upon my return from vacation. San Jose artist Kyoko Fischer won first place in the current juried print exhibition at...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Nov. 15, 2012There are no comments yet. 1023 Views
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Ad Libs: Art league at workClasses at the Palo Alto institution known as the Pacific Art League are being held 'round the corner at 227 Forest Ave. while the building undergoes major renovations....
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Jun. 14, 2013Last comment by homeless, on Jun 19, 2013 at 9:38 pm | 2 comments | 1015 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Regional Growth Plans ExplainedLast month the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) adopted Plan Bay Area, an integrated land use and transportation...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Aug. 9, 2013Last comment by pat, on Aug 13, 2013 at 6:03 pm | 30 comments | 983 Views
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Ad Libs: 'Wild Heart of One Bird Singing'She lived in a fishing village; she created illustrations of amphipods for the National Museum of Natural Sciences of Canada; she's rather fond of birds. That's...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Mar. 6, 2013Last comment by Hmmm, on Mar 6, 2013 at 4:09 pm | 1 comment | 943 Views
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Ad Libs: Facelift for Stanford totem polesOutdoor art needs special treatment, even when it's made out of trees. Stanford's two totem poles carved and painted by Pacific Northwest artists recently got respectful...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on May. 30, 2013There are no comments yet. 907 Views
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE
New York College Tours - Part One(written by Lori McCormick) I recently toured four colleges in New York City. Here are my first two college tour reviews. Check back soon to read part two. ==B...
Original post made by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick on Nov. 24, 2015There are no comments yet. 904 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Parking-My Two CentsWhen I moved here in the 1960s parking was not a major problem or headache for residents. I suspect this was true up and down the towns in San Mateo and Santa Clara...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Sep. 27, 2013Last comment by Garrett, on Oct 1, 2013 at 1:57 pm | 18 comments | 897 Views
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