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 »
A new program is limiting how much of certain fish West Coast fishermen can catch. Fishermen mush hire observers to judge quotas, so small fishing operations fear they won’t be able to afford the system.
New fishing quota rules may prove too costly for local fishermen Read More »
San Francisco’s Dolby Laboratories, maker of surround sound products, announced robust earnings in the first quarter, but shares fell because the company reduced earnings predictions for the coming year.
Dolby reports strong earnings but decreases predictions for 2011 profits Read More »
Scientists from around the world are moving into Stanford’s new, state-of-the art Lorry I. Lokey Stem Cell Research Building. The $200-million lab opened this fall, built completely with private donations.
Research is underway in Stanford’s new, $200-million stem cell building Read More »
The Rose and Crown and several other Peninsula bars and restaurants are pulling out the stops for SF Beer Week, which starts this Friday and lasts until Sunday, Feb. 20.
SF Beer Week comes to the Peninsula Read More »
East Palo Alto plans to turn Cooley Landing, an abandoned peninsula, into a community park. The city planning commission unanimously approved the project and an environmental impact study is underway.
East Palo Alto planners ask city council to turn vacant Cooley Landing into park 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 »
Not all electronics recyclers are equal. Some depend on dangerous or unethical dumping and labor practices. The Environmental Protection Agency has compiled a list of the safest ways to recycle old equipment, and which manufacturers are the most eco friendly.
Not all electronics recyclers are green; learn the best way to get rid of an old laptop Read More »
Development projects in California are generally more difficult than elsewhere because the state has tough environmental laws. As a result, Redwood City’s Saltworks development project may require a public vote.