On the Peninsula Report radio show, Vignesh Ramachandran tells us about a rather chic event that happened at Stanford: the university’s very own version of the TED talks. Jessica Parks reports on a network of earthquake sensors operating on ordinary people’s personal computers, and how you can get involved. Holly Moeller talks about little known
On the Peninsula Report radio show, Samantha Larson takes us touring to the Antarctic – with a dose of concern over tourism’s possible impact on the climate. Also on the environmental watch, Hannah Donaghe introduces us to a coral reef that’s been a climate change survivor. And David Perez gives an update on the possible closure of
On the Peninsula Report radio show, Stanford junior Maija Cruz visits to fill us in on Powwow – the drumbeat starts at 7 tonight for a weekend of song, dance and living traditions. Have you ever heard of a pea patch of the sea? Peninsula Press reporter Gretchen O’Henley is here to tell us about
On the Peninsula Report radio show, Arthur Goldhammer visited from Harvard University’s Center for European Studies. He’s a political blogger as well as academic and brings us tidings of the French presidential election. Also this week, we heard from Occupy Mountain View activist Alison Hicks on May Day and why the Occupy movement’s still kicking. And,
On the Peninsula Report radio show, Vignesh Ramachandran filled listeners in on a sneaky real estate strategy that seems to be appealing to an increasing number of buyers and sellers in the Peninsula’s hot housing market. Artist and environmental reporter Ethan Estess answered the question, when it comes to shopping bags, which is worse for the environment:
Is Yelp hiding small businesses’ good reviews? Will schools ever see promised funds from redevelopment agencies? What are the lives of “the help” — domestic workers in the Bay Area — like today? Find out on the Peninsula Report podcast.
Santa Clara County wineries aim to compete with Napa and Sonoma, San Jose residents quarrel with leadership over retail center, and Mavericks surfers may have tight travel time. Listen to the Peninsula Report podcast.
Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point NBA game celebrates its 50th anniversary this week, and Stanford hosts its annual Entrepreneurship Week. Listen to the Peninsula Report podcast for the inside scoop.
A lot sits vacant on prime real estate in downtown Palo Alto. A night club in San Carlos isn’t allowed to add an outdoor patio. Reporters reveal why these developments are facing legal hurdles.