Burning Man census reveals surprising demographics at the desert festival
A census-themed camp at the annual Burning Man festival recently released its 2011 data. It reveals that “burners” span all ages, political parties and levels of education.
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Palo Alto Art Center celebrates reopening (PHOTOS)
The Palo Alto Art Center reopened Saturday following a $7.9-million renovation. View photos of the musicians, children’s dance groups and other local artists who joined the celebration.
Half Moon Bay musician turns piano inside out to create new music [VIDEO]
Half Moon Bay musician Mauro FFortissimo uses mallets, magnets and other unusual tools in his piano concerts. He puts his unique spin on the music of Igor Stravinsky, John Coltrane and Sun Rah.
Low-wage jobs drive Silicon Valley employment growth, forcing more workers into long commutes
For the thousands of workers who earn less than $50,000 a year in Silicon Valley, it’s difficult to find an affordable place to call home, a new report shows.
A taste of SF Street Food Festival in the South Bay
Missed the San Francisco Street Food Festival last weekend? You can still get a taste with the many vendors and food truck gatherings in the South Bay.
Atop Everest, two Sherpas and a watchmaker forged a friendship that changed their lives
They met at the base of Mount Everest. Michael Kobold, a watchmaker from Pennsylvania, learned to climb from Ang Namgel Sherpa and Lakpa Thundu Sherpa — and ended up teaching them his own craft.
Flavor of the Month — A guide to Palo Alto’s top-selling summer ice cream flavors (PHOTOS)
Palo Alto’s University Avenue is home to five ice cream and frozen yogurt shops, each with a different best seller.
Stanford gymnasts reflect — Are team or individual medals more important?
Current Stanford gymnast Jenny Peter interviews former Stanford captain Natalie Wiesen about how the U.S. Olympic team likely approached individual and team contests.
Go backstage of Sam Shepard play with Stanford actor
Playing the son of a typical American family pursuing the American dream in “Curse of the Starving Class,” Max Sosna-Spear says he “can sort of forget [it’s a play] sometimes.”