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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 »
Plans to create more parking spaces and decrease traffic lanes on Palo Alto’s California Avenue may be on hold after a group of local merchants complained about the project, stalling grant funding.
Complaints may stall funding and put California Avenue makeover on hold in Palo Alto Read More »
Palo Alto’s Downtown Streets Team pairs homeless and formerly homeless members of the community with volunteer mentors who help them find work and begin rebuilding their lives.
Palo Alto community mentors help homeless work toward jobs and housing (VIDEO) Read More »
The Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley provides veterinary attention to injured, sick, and orphaned wild species in the Bay Area. This photo gallery offers a glimpse of the animals that have found a healing home there.
Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley gives sick and orphaned animals a second chance Read More »
Monterey Bay Aquarium is an easy drive from the Peninsula, making it a fun destination for families looking to celebrate the long weekend with a day trip. This video features some of the popular marine exhibits.
Monterey Bay Aquarium fun for a holiday weekend ‘StayCation’ (VIDEO) Read More »
San Mateo County minimum-security inmates are helping the Peninsula Humane Society train difficult dogs so they can be adopted by Bay Area families.
San Mateo County inmates train dogs for Humane Society (VIDEO) Read More »
Long-time Palo Alto resident Dr. Maren Pedersen has been commuting by bike since she was 12 and continues, even after a cycling accident. In this video, she shares how biking has become her way of life.
Electric and hybrid cars remain more expensive than their gasoline counterparts, but this year, governments and corporations are working to make alternative fuel vehicles more popular and easier to own.
Who revived the electric car? (VIDEO) Read More »
After meeting families in Burma who depended upon kerosene lanterns to light their daily tasks, Stanford student Erica Estrada recreated their living conditions in Palo Alto and developed safe, affordable lighting.
