Nathaniel Gerhard, Author at M-A Chronicle

COVID-19 News Top Stories

March 29, 2020

Weekend Wayfarer: Where Can You Still Hike?

In a release issued Friday, the San Mateo County Parks Department stated that all county parks are to be closed indefinitely, in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. …

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Features Top Stories

March 26, 2020

Weekend Wayfarer: Butano State Park

Nestled among the artisanal farms and pronounced ridgelines of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Butano State Park is a somber reminder of how recently, and the extent to which this land…

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Community COVID-19 News Top Stories

March 9, 2020

Local Middle Schools take Preventative Action in the Face of COVID-19

As of this Monday, March 16th, Menlo Park City School District (MPCSD) will have implemented their “Social Distancing Plan,” the newest way in which area schools are attempting to curb…

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Elections Op-Eds Opinion Top Stories

March 2, 2020

Dissenting Opinion: Why Sanders is the Better Choice

This is a dissenting opinion in response to the M-A Chronicle's endorsement of Senator Elizabeth Warren for the 2020 Democratic Primary. Sure, there are differences between Elizabeth Warren’s and Bernie…

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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 accessible way to enjoy the…

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Community Top Stories

October 8, 2019

Author Naomi Klein Encourages Student Activism in Local Climate Talk

Through the Kepler’s Literary Foundation, 300 middle- and high- school students were able to attend environmentalist Naomi Klein’s talk on her new book, On Fire: the Burning Case for a…

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Community News Top Stories

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 nearly a 40 percent increase…

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Features Top Stories

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 well as a silence most conducive to the enjoyment of…

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Features Top Stories

May 31, 2019

Birds of a Different Feather

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The Mark Top Stories

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 a casual sit-down vibe, and…

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