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Max Jan and Ryan Corces-Zimmerman met counting worms – lowly lab work for Princeton undergrads. Today, they’re Stanford Ph.D students whose friendship guides groundbreaking leukemia research.
The Devil’s Slide tunnel project on Highway 1 is expected to open in 2012, allowing traffic to travel under Montara Mountain between Pacifica and San Mateo County. Will it be safe for foot traffic at nearby Surfer’s Beach?
Devil’s Slide tunnel expected to open in 2012, but questions of pedestrian safety remain Read More »
Although only one out of five people interviewed in Saratoga could identify petanque, the city is spending almost $17,000 on a court in Azule Park after a Saratoga resident spent five years petitioning the city council.
Stanford seniors perform Irish playwright Martin McDonagh’s award-winning 2003 drama “The Pillowman,” a dark play where nothing is simple, and even the most horrific tragedies come to an uneasy truce through comedy.
Brilliantly dark: “The Pillowman” play shines at Stanford Read More »
The salt marsh harvest mouse and the California clapper rail are both endangered species living near East Palo Alto’s Cooley Landing. Their presence may slow plans to turn the vacant property into a park.
Endangered species in East Palo Alto may slow construction of Cooley Landing park Read More »
Annie Loya, 26, organized East Palo Alto youth to protest a dangerous waste handling plant in 2007. Now, she’s working with city officials to create a land-use map, ensuring homes won’t go on the toxic site.
Palo Alto selected local artist Michael Szabo’s fountain design as a centerpiece of proposed renovations to California Avenue. The street, which has always taken a backseat to University Avenue, wasn’t always part of the city.
Palo Alto chooses local artist’s fountain design to beautify neglected California Avenue Read More »
A Stanford study shows that environmental changes in homes, such as using smaller dishware and not eating in front of the television, leads to weight loss for obese children.
Stanford researchers recommend simple steps for curbing childhood obesity Read More »
Eighty-nine percent of surveyed respondents will dine out for Valentine’s Day this year, according to data released by OpenTable, the online restaurant reservation company. Does this indicate the economy is on the mend?
Valentine’s restaurant reservations top last year, signaling economic improvement Read More »
