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AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

How well is City Manager Ed Shikada performing his job?

Is Ed Shikada doing a good job as city manager of Palo Alto? In a closed session Monday night, March 20, council members gathered behind closed doors to assess the...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Mar. 20, 2023
Last comment by Two Sides, on Apr 6, 2023 at 10:38 pm | 20 comments | 4425 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

José Andrés to open new restaurant in Palo Alto

==I The José Andrés Group's first Northern California restaurant will be located at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto. (Photo...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 5, 2023
Last comment by Jason S , on Apr 6, 2023 at 9:48 am | 1 comment | 9722 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

To protect whales and salmon, state officials halt Dungeness crab fishing season early and may ban salmon fishing in 2023

By Kate Bradshaw The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is shutting down the commercial

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 3, 2023
Last comment by Mondoman, on Apr 4, 2023 at 9:34 pm |
2 comments | 2835 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Can the Memphis police behavior ever happen here?

What happened in Memphis where seven officers worked almost as a team to beat and kick 29-year-old Tyre NICHOLS is not a singular event in one city. Police beatings...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 1, 2023
Last comment by ?????, on Apr 3, 2023 at 6:32 pm | 47 comments | 5090 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

San Francisco's Detroit-style Joyride Pizza now available in Daly City

Fresh parmesan is grated onto a Detroit-style pizza at Joyride Pizza. (Photo courtesy Joyride Pizza via Facebook) ==I By Kate Bradshaw...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 30, 2023
Last comment by Nayeli, on Mar 31, 2023 at 12:16 pm | 1 comment | 3322 Views

COUPLE'S NET

I Do, I Don’t: One Reason Feelings Matter

Clients often say, “Why do my feelings matter? What’s the point? They’re not efficient. I’ve gotten this far without knowing my feelings.” There...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 30, 2023
Last comment by John Charles, on Mar 30, 2023 at 1:15 pm | 3 comments | 3641 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

New Palo Alto sushi spot highlights late-night hours and affordable prices

A sushi roll from MJ Sushi. (Courtesy MJ Sushi via Facebook) By Kate Bradshaw MJ Sushi recently opened up at 2305 El Camino Real...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 28, 2023
Last comment by Puffin, on Mar 29, 2023 at 12:25 pm | 1 comment | 16153 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Who Gets the Money? Farm Bill (part 6)

Follow the yellow husk trail; a corn-lined money route leading a chosen few to pots of gold.

Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 27, 2023
Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 28, 2023 at 4:05 pm |
5 comments | 5689 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

Sharing That Just Works

Many 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, 2023
Last comment by Matt Passell, on Mar 28, 2023 at 1:42 pm | 5 comments | 4175 Views

THE FOOD PARTY!

Farm Bill and the Organic Movement (part 5) Plus: Global Plant Forward Summit, April 18 – 20

Let's continue our ongoing Food Party! book group read of Food Fight, Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill (Dan Imhoff). Discussions are happening...

Original post made by Laura Stec on Mar. 22, 2023
Last comment by Max Rickert, on Mar 27, 2023 at 7:33 am | 23 comments | 6534 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Ban the noise in Palo Alto?

Last week, an array of residents deplored the noise emitted from gas leaf blowers, claiming they are destroying “the quality of life” in our fair city. One...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 11, 2023
Last comment by Raja Lodhi, on Mar 24, 2023 at 10:56 pm | 34 comments | 5524 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

America‘s crises are escalating. What can we do?

Passivity prevails. During the past several years, two new crises – increased violence and an acceptance of political (and personal) lying in our country are...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 20, 2023
Last comment by Raja Lodhi, on Mar 24, 2023 at 10:54 pm | 33 comments | 4916 Views

COUPLE'S NET

Home Again: Couples and Caregiving

Due to the success of Professor Doctor Bertagnoli’s surgery on my husband, he’s not going to end up paralyzed! Woohoo! Here’s his new neck: {IMG...

Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 15, 2023
Last comment by John Charles, on Mar 23, 2023 at 5:38 pm | 2 comments | 4064 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, 2023
Last comment by Laura Stec, on Mar 20, 2023 at 9:10 pm |
3 comments | 4254 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Porterhouse San Mateo revamps its menu following move to new spot

Steak tartare from Porterhouse San Mateo. (Photo courtesy Steve Haag) By Kate Bradshaw Porterhouse San Mateo, a San Mateo steakhouse,...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 17, 2023
Last comment by Kenneth Chung, on Mar 20, 2023 at 4:36 pm | 2 comments | 3602 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Father and son team up to offer Turkish-inspired Mediterranean fare at Jimmy's Cafe

Cevdet and Mehmet Yanas are a father-and-son duo who run Jimmy's Cafe in Palo Alto. (Photo courtesy Mehmet Yanas) By Kate Bradshaw For...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 6, 2023
Last comment by Vickie, on Mar 20, 2023 at 11:06 am | 4 comments | 5961 Views

A NEW SHADE OF GREEN

(Updated 3:00 pm) The Bay Area votes to phase out sales of gas heaters

NEW: See new blog post with a summary of the vote. On...

Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 14, 2023
Last comment by Paly02, on Mar 17, 2023 at 8:59 pm | 23 comments | 8525 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Tickets available March 20 for 2023’s Outstanding in the Field meal series at Coastside farms and a secret sea cove in Pescadero

Doniga Markegard with the herd at Markegard Family Grass-Fed in Half Moon Bay. (Photo courtesy Federica Armstrong) By Kate Bradshaw Outstanding...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 15, 2023
Last comment by Pauline Wick, on Mar 17, 2023 at 1:55 pm | 3 comments | 3402 Views

AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

All you don’t want to know about our escalating utilities rates

Our utilities bills here in Palo Alto and elsewhere are soaring – with no relief in sight. Can we – or ‘they” (those responsible for the...

Original post made by Diana Diamond on Mar. 7, 2023
Last comment by Lenora Peters, on Mar 17, 2023 at 11:41 am | 42 comments | 5590 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Palo Alto frozen custard and doughnut shop Cudos to close Monday

==I Married business owners Lisa King-Lynn and Hansel Lynn plan to close their custard and donuts dessert shop Cudos. The last day will be Monday,...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 10, 2023
Last comment by Consider Your Options. , on Mar 14, 2023 at 12:18 pm | 2 comments | 5080 Views
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