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COUPLE'S NET

I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Page 17

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Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 8, 2023
There are no comments yet. 729 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

Confessions of a water hog

I recently got a nag email from the City of Palo Alto telling me that my house uses too much water. Not only am I using far more water than similar households,...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 5, 2023
Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, 14 hours ago | 24 comments | 8431 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

One Love Cafe opens in downtown San Bruno with local goods and a ‘home away from home feel’

By Edwina Dueñas Red velvet waffles from One Love Cafe in San Bruno. Courtesy One Love Cafe. Named after the famed Bob Marley...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 8, 2023
There are no comments yet. 812 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

WATCH OUT – SUGAR AHEAD

Tis the season. Holiday celebrations, lights and good cheer. Santa and sleighbells. Cookies, and sweets, and sugar, and sugar, and sugar, and sugar and sugar…. {IMG...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Dec. 7, 2023
Last comment by Sugar Beat, 21 hours ago | 2 comments | 883 Views

COUPLE'S NET

I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Page 16

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Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 7, 2023
There are no comments yet. 799 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Sushirrito founders bring a new mochi pizza concept to Burlingame

By Sophia Markoulakis Mochiko Mochi Pizza is a new pizzeria from the founders of Sushirrito. Courtesy Mochiko Mochi Pizza. The...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 6, 2023
There are no comments yet. 1569 Views

COUPLE'S NET

I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Page 15

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Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 6, 2023
There are no comments yet. 998 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

The effort to fix California's electricity pricing

Effective energy pricing is key to transitioning away from fossil fuels. Americans are not always great at following rules but we are excellent at following prices....

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 12, 2023
Last comment by Eduardo, on Dec 5, 2023 at 6:35 am | 24 comments | 9865 Views

COUPLE'S NET

I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Page 14

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Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 5, 2023
There are no comments yet. 926 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Boichik Bagels is opening its newest – and largest – location in Santa Clara this week

By Margie Cullen The exterior of Boichik Bagels in Santa Clara. Courtesy Emily Winston. Berkeley-based bagel company Boichik...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 4, 2023
There are no comments yet. 2490 Views

COUPLE'S NET

I Do I Don't: How to build a better marriage Page 13

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Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 4, 2023
There are no comments yet. 956 Views

CREATING A MORE VIBRANT MENLO PARK

My Holiday Wish List for Menlo Park

... Three affordable new city investments in the 600 block of Downtown There are many positive signs that the 600 block of Santa Cruz Avenue...

Original post made by Dana Hendrickson on Nov. 27, 2023
Last comment by ben, on Dec 3, 2023 at 11:57 pm | 3 comments | 5101 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Banning the public from PA City Hall

Palo Alto City Hall is now closed to the public -- the ground floor is open, but residents, the press and the general public cannot go to any other...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Nov. 26, 2023
Last comment by Rebecca Eisenberg, on Dec 3, 2023 at 10:19 pm | 26 comments | 3909 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Holiday Fun in San Francisco- Take the Walking Tour for An Evening of Sparkle!

Picking up from last week, planning a city play...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 30, 2023
Last comment by Tessa Montgomery, on Dec 2, 2023 at 12:15 pm | 8 comments | 3580 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

Burning just one "old style" light bulb can cost $150 or more per year

I last wrote about LED bulbs three years ago, when I was urging people...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 26, 2023
Last comment by staying home, on Dec 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm | 12 comments | 4431 Views

COUPLE'S NET

"I Do I Don't" #2: Foreword by ". . . For Dummies" Founder/CEO John Kilcullen

I Do I Don't Introduction and how to use this book. Foreword by. . For Dummies Founder/CEO John Kilcullen Legend {IM...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 30, 2023
There are no comments yet. 1228 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

UPDATE: Owner of San Carlos French bistro Cuisinett eyes reopening in a new location next year

By Julia Brown Cuisinett owner Geoffroy Raby announced the restaurant's closure Saturday. Courtesy Geoffroy Raby. Cuisinett Bistro...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 28, 2023
There are no comments yet. 2205 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Fun Things to Do Around the Bay This Holiday – Peninsula Edition

It’s 1967 in downtown Detroit. I’m bundled up like a little snowman waiting for Santa Claus to ride down Woodward Ave next to Hudson’s. It’s...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Nov. 24, 2023
Last comment by Mike Davis, on Nov 26, 2023 at 5:27 pm | 8 comments | 3331 Views

INVEST & INNOVATE

Building the Customer Base for our Local Businesses

Our local businesses have seen a decline in their customer base for two major reasons and several other causes. The two major reasons—1) a surge in work from home...

Original post made by Steve Levy on Nov. 19, 2023
Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 22, 2023 at 3:05 am | 8 comments | 4030 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Cal Ave’s permanent ‘pedestrian mall’ creates problems

Well, it’s done. The debate is over. California Avenue, Palo Alto’s “second downtown” will now become a permanent pedestrian mall. No cars allowed. Permanent...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Nov. 10, 2023
Last comment by Bystander, on Nov 22, 2023 at 3:03 am | 16 comments | 6395 Views
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