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Biden-Xi APEC meeting will take place at Filoli estate and gardens. Here’s a look at the grand Peninsula mansion’s history
Quiet, secluded Woodside property chosen for private conversation between world leaders.
Photos: Palo Alto’s Baylands Nature Preserve
Baylands Nature Preserve in Palo Alto features 15 miles of multi-use trails, where you can explore tidal and fresh water habitats.
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Quiz: Twisted titles change a book’s meaning with a single letter
Can you identify these altered book titles by their description? Just for fun, we've taken classic books, changed one letter in the title and fiddled with the synopsis.
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Curbside Little Free Libraries popping up all over the Bay Area
The libraries are open 24-7, and readers are encourage to take what they like and to bring other books to share. What started as one book share box in Hudson,...
Share the Spirit: ShowerHouse Ministries changing East Bay lives one shower at a time
Group offers a hot shower, meal, clothes and necessities, helping unhoused people wash away the grime of the streets and reclaim a measure of comfort and dignity.
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Why won’t Scotts Valley dog eat or drink when he’s left outside?
Owner of 12-year-old dog worries he gets too hungry and thirsty, but the dog just won't eat or drink when he's left alone in the backyard.
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Sourdough to Mai Tais: History behind iconic Bay Area foods and drinks
Gold miners, immigrants and freethinkers are responsible for some of the Bay Area's most famous treats, from sourdough bread to mai tais, cioppino and other delicacies.
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Threats to squirrels in Laguna Hills and Santa Clara turn deadly
Neighbor shooting and poisoning squirrels has neighbors on edge, and people ask, 'Is that even legal?' Plus, a party of crows.
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Will saving on the PG&E bill put the chill on my cats?
Cats are adaptable to both cold and heat, but they have their limits. If you don't want to turn up the heat, at least provide cats with some cozy spots...
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Animal Life columnist is retiring, but the column will continue
After 44 years as a journalist, Joan Morris is retiring, but she'll continue to write her column every Monday.