Tray of Togetherness: a platter of candy, seeds and nuts divided into eight compartments eight being a lucky number in Chinese culture, symbolizing prosperity. I loved that so much because my mom never let us eat sugar as a kid except for around Chinese New Year, she said. There would just be a free for all. This year, Kai Ellis is looking forward to making
man tou a steamed white bun with her parents to deliver to their family. That type of food is actually from our heritage from northern China, says Kai Ellis, whose grandparents were from the coastal province of Shandong. I m hoping that we can make them in an ox shape [to commemorate the Year of the Ox], she says.
The Menlo Park City Council voted unanimously at a special meeting Monday to approve revised designs for the pools planned at the new community center in Belle Haven.
We are at such a juncture in this pandemic, Mueller said. Allowing people to stay distanced while dining outdoors will remain important as the pandemic continues, he said.
The council tentatively rescheduled its discussion of reopening the street to Feb. 23, just before the closure is set to expire. San Mateo County to award $1.5 million in grants to learning hubs for underserved students
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved $1.5 million to fund local learning hubs for students facing difficulties with distance learning during a Tuesday meeting.
The aim of the Learning Hub Expansion Fund is to increase the number of students from socioeconomically disadvantaged families who can participate in learning hubs programs that provide safe, supportive places for K-12 students to engage in distance learning.
I ve been walking to school for about two years now and I don t want to tell you how many times I have been almost run over, said fifth grader Annika Barman. It s scary. I don t want to die young. … There have been incidents where I ve been, like, an inch away from a car – an inch! – and I can t tell you how much that terrifies me.
Katie Behroozi, a Complete Streets commissioner, said she favored the sidewalk option too, arguing that the safest sidewalk is the one that is not shared with cars.
On the other hand, Sharon Road resident Allison Bird said that she d never had problems navigating the route because she d been taught how to walk safely. I was not buried in a phone, I didn t have headphones in. Some responsibility here is needed, she said.
Dungeness crab is one-third of its usual supply in Bay Area. These stores still have it
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Jorge Cornejo puts rubber bands on the claws as Dungeness crabs are unloaded in San Francisco.Photos by Nick Otto / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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A fishing boat loaded with crab pots heads to sea in San Francisco for the first catches on Jan. 13. The number of Dungeness crabs is down.Nick Otto / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Dungeness crab is unloaded in San Francisco. The season was delayed, and the number of crabs down as part of a natural cycle. It adds up to the crustaceans being more expensive than usual. Sellers say the crabs should be around for months to come..Photos by Nick Otto / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less