Guest Opinion: What climate advice gets wrong
Workers at Shoreway Environmental Center in San Carlos sort through trash collected curbside and hauled to the center. Photo by Magali Gauthier/The Almanac There are three key statistics everyone should know about reducing your carbon footprint. 1. 0.2 tons: the amount of carbon dioxide a household eliminates per year by recycling efficiently. Even when […]
Guest opinion: Why nature matters for mental health
In our increasingly digital and often isolating world, the need for respite and connection is more profound than ever. The science is clear: Spending time in nature provides tangible benefits for our mental well-being.
Guest Opinion: A strange housing split in Atherton and Menlo Park
Something unusual is happening in the housing data for our towns, and it is worth paying attention to even if you are not buying or selling, write Marie Wang and Kevin Mo.
Adult Playday – Paso Robles PT2
We are still in Paso Robles this week—day #2 of our long weekend away. Day 2: Breakfast at AMSTRDM Coffee House Start your morning early with breakfast, a cup of local joe and a map of where we are headed. Screenshot First stop is AMSTRDM Coffee House—a downtown favorite with a loyal following, featuring beans…
Guest opinion: Menlo Masters turn swim challenge into senior lunch donations
Each February, I join other swimmers at Burgess Pool for a simple challenge: to swim…
Guest opinion: A time of laughter in a time of fear
Political division and war are creating panic, and our politicians are both polarized and afraid — afraid for their futures and their families, writes former…
Flavors of the Peninsula: A 10-Day Culinary Playground Not to Miss
The Peninsula restaurant scene is showing off April 23 – May 3.
