Freeway Farmer — In the shadow of 101, grower preserves East Palo Alto’s agricultural history
David Winsberg, “the pepper guy,” keeps agricultural traditions alive through his small farm in an unlikely place – East Palo Alto.
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Trail of treasures — A scavenger hunt through San Francisco’s hidden food scene
Journalist and foodie Xandra Clark scours San Francisco, uncovering secret food and drink – from the costumed Cookie Lady, to the family-style Tartine dinners, to Bourbon and Branch, the speakeasy with a password.
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Kitchen comfort — An immigrant’s journey from shadowy food carts to successful entrepreneurship
Alicia Villanueva came to La Cocina, a food incubator in San Francisco’s Mission District, with dreams of opening her own food cart in 2010. Two years later, she operates a successful food cart and catering business.
New Bay Area kids meal laws result in healthier menus and toys for a dime
A new San Francisco law, similar to one in effect for unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County, prohibits fast-food restaurants from using free toys as incentives to get kids to order high-calorie meals.
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Panic over a 5.9 quake? Expert explains why East Coast and West Coast quakes are different
The East Coast’s 5.9 magnitude earthquake may seem small by California standards, but a Stanford geophysicist explains why a quake of that size can have a greater impact there than it might on the West Coast.
Bay Area restaurants compost, donate uneaten food
In the United States, 34 million tons of food goes to waste each year. In 2009, only 1 million tons of that was recycled. But many Bay Area restaurants have found ways to waste not.
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Can art save the planet? New eco-cultural movement has its roots in the peninsula
Critics are buzzing about a new movement known as “ecological art.” Ecological artists are using their paintings, sculptures and photography to start conservation conversations.
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Fourth of July fireworks shows of all kinds in the South Bay
There are lots of choices this Independence Day to check out some cool fireworks. See which shows are closest to you.
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Officials hope America’s Cup prep brings funding to stagnant transit projects (VIDEO)
With the excitement surrounding the America’s Cup races, officials hope to give some transit projects new life, but coming up with the money will not be easy.
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