Local stats match low state numbers in earthquake insurance policies
Industry experts say that common misconceptions about earthquake insurance include the idea that it's included in existing homeowners' policies and that the federal government will offer sufficient help to rebuild after a major quake. Tuesday, 4:33 PM

Home front: Classes on herbs and fall container gardens
A roundup of local home and garden news and events, including classes on growing and using herbs and how to plant a colorful container of cyclamen and ferns. Thursday, 11:03 AM

Home sales for the week of Nov. 11
A complete list of home sales on the Midpeninsula, where Mountain View recorded the highest sale at $32,650,000 for a vacant lot along East Evelyn Avenue. The lot is 2.71 acres, according to real estate site Redfin.
Thursday, 10:56 AM

Building permits
A listing of building permits approved by the city of Palo Alto. Friday, 12:39 PM

Gardening with kids
At a Nov. 3 class at Hidden Villa, author and edible gardening pioneer Rosalind Creasy will share her insights on how to spark a child's imagination in the garden. The only rule? There are no rules. Friday, 1:59 PM

Powering up at home
Local agencies promote swapping out gas burning appliances for electric ones to reduce emissions as some cities, including Palo Alto, look at banning natural gas in most new buildings. Friday, 2:56 PM | 4 comments

Home front: Tree walk, fruit tree pruning
A roundup of local home and garden news and events, including a tree walk at Mountain View's Pioneer Memorial Park and a fruit tree pruning class. Friday, 1:18 PM

How to avoid remodeling heartbreak
Some of the best money you can spend on a remodeling project is on something you should do before the project ever gets started. Monday, 11:31 AM

Equity ripples: East Palo Alto continues to struggle amidst neighboring tech boom

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