Stanford artists promote green living at Vision eARTh showcase
Stanford University artists are part of a growing trend using art to promote “green” living. This spring’s Vision eARTh event aimed to inspire social change through community activism.
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Centennial Bay to Breakers race attracts thousands to San Francisco (PHOTO GALLERY)
About 55,000 registered runners and tens of thousands of others looking for a party, took to San Francisco’s streets Sunday for the 100th running of Bay to Breakers. View the photo gallery.
Bay Area photographer promotes conservation with marine life portraits
Susan Middleton, wildlife photographer, snaps portraits of rare sea life to promote conservation efforts. When a bird died from consuming plastic shreds, she photographed the plastic to make an artistic point.
Green is in – Where you can find eco-friendly clothing, and why it’s worth it
Green is the new black. Stanford earth science students recommend places to buy eco-friendly clothing — from green jeans to dresses to outerwear. The clothes come from sustainable fabric without harmful dyes.
Belmont mom’s brewery is a family place with toddlers welcome
Kristiann Garrett, who co-owns Devil’s Canyon Brewery with her husband in Belmont, nearly gave birth to her daughter in the brewery. Now, her toddler feels at home there, and the brewery welcomes families.
Stanford biology student’s Mother’s Day tribute song becomes YouTube hit
Last year, Stanford biology student Adam Cole decided to write an original song to honor his mom on Mother’s Day. The biology-themed ballad became a YouTube hit.
Growing out of poverty – Food policy expert says agriculture can jump-start Africa’s economy
Dr. Ousman Badiane, an international food policy expert, told students at a Stanford symposium that African nations need to improve agricultural productivity in order to support new industrial enterprises.
Peninsula Hangouts – Alice’s Restaurant brings bikers together in the Bay Area (VIDEO)
Alice’s Restaurant, nestled in the hills of Woodside, Calif., is always filled with hungry bikers looking to grab a weekend meal. Outside, their motorcycles and classic cars fill the parking lot.
Peninsula Hangouts: Longtime bartender makes Palo Alto’s ‘Nuthouse’ a local favorite (VIDEO)
Antonio’s Nuthouse is a Palo Alto dive bar popular amongst Stanford students. The dive bar gets its appeal, in part, from longtime bartender Kelley Gorman, a 13-year Nuthouse fixture.