November 4, 2019
Weekend Wayfarer: Skyline Ridge
A slightly longer drive out to than Windy Hill Park, but not nearly as remote as Castle Rock State Park, Skyline Ridge Preserve is an…
September 25, 2019
Kepler’s 2020: A Check-in on the Storied Bookstore’s Revitalization Efforts
The number of independent bookstores, despite being pitted against the likes of Amazon, has grown significantly in the last decade. Since 2009, there has been…
August 18, 2019
Weekend Wayfarer: Sam McDonald County Park
In one respect, Sam McDonald County Park is empty. On a Sunday afternoon, on a five mile loop, I ran into a total of zero people. In the place of people is some of the most impressive old-growth redwood forest on the western side of the Santa Cruz mountains, as…
May 31, 2019
Birds of a Different Feather
May 8, 2019
We Can’t Believe Udon Know About Taro San
Previously published in The Mark With its hard opening in February, Taro San Udon Bar is a newcomer to the Palo Alto food scene. With…
April 14, 2019
Weekend Wayfarer: Muir Woods and the Origins of the NPS
Part of the trail at Muir Woods. Muir Woods, contrary to what the name seems to imply, bears no relation to John Muir himself. Muir,…
February 6, 2019
Weekend Wayfarer: Devil’s Slide Coast
Situated halfway between Montara and Pacifica is a piece of highway, entirely free of cars, yet awash with traffic— foot traffic, that is. Devil’s Slide,…
January 22, 2019
Opinion: It is Alright to Pursue the Humanities
Living in Silicon Valley, it can often feel as if value can only be derived from higher education by pursuing what is widely seen as…