Palo Alto Pulse

Teen podcast shares powerful stories about mental illness

Victoria Thorp — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:16:16 +0000

With all the focus on student wellness in Palo Alto recently, you’d think that local teens would have no problem seeking help when they are feeling stressed or anxious. Not so, according to Hanna Suh, Sophia Lu and Vardaan Shah, the founders of Project Oyster, a new podcast started at Gunn High School where teens […]

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Kidizens teaches civic leadership Through LEGOs

Gloria Xiao — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:35:20 +0000

Leveraging LEGOs to build leaders of the future It’s a Tuesday afternoon, and while many elementary school students are just beginning to unwind from a long school day, a group of 10 children ranging from ages six to nine is sitting down to a city council meeting at Kidizens, an education program in Los Alto […]

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Needles Studio offers DIY delights

Sakshi Satpathy — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:37:19 +0000

Looking to start something new this summer? On pins and needles wondering how to find a fun camp for your kids? If yes, you need to know about Needles Studio, a Palo Alto workshop where people of all ages can get their craft on through sewing, needlework and more. New space provides respite from a […]

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Local painter strives to make original art accessible and affordable

Victoria Thorp — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 06:12:21 +0000

Amy Kacher offers a whimsical take on everyday objects Climb the stairs behind Nola’s restaurant on Ramona Street and the raucous laughter from the bar soon fades away as you enter a warren of charming studios full of creative people. That’s where you’ll find Amy Kacher, a local artist with a mission to help people […]

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Greeting card company Pyarful is ‘naan stoppable’

Sakshi Satpathy — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 21:46:35 +0000

Local entrepreneur appeals to South Asian consumers and beyond Meaning “full of love” in Hindi, Pyarful is a Palo Alto greeting card company that takes pride in illustrating South Asian culture in a fun and light-hearted way. Pyarful’s hand-drawn greeting cards incorporate food, holidays, rituals, and traditions that will be familiar to South Asian Americans, […]

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Access Books Bay Area brings library joy to children in need

Victoria Thorp — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 05:55:24 +0000

Here in Palo Alto, parents take for granted that their children’s schools will have cheerful and welcoming libraries, but the reality is that PAUSD is one of only a handful of districts in California where every school is required to have a credentialed librarian. In fact, California ranks as the worst state in the nation for […]

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Salt & Straw offers a new twist on ice cream

Soumya Jhaveri — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 22:37:37 +0000

Salt & Straw, the newest addition to Palo Alto’s ice cream scene, opened its fourth location on University Avenue in Palo Alto on November 23. While there are other ice cream stores in Palo Alto, Salt & Straw fills a missing niche with its focus on pure ingredients and the story behind each flavor. “We wanted […]

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Aroma Health Co teaches the power of essential oils for health

Victoria Thorp — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:02:29 +0000

Until the recent, devastating fires in Northern California, I never paid much attention to what I breathe and how it makes me feel. But after experiencing nausea and headaches from breathing smoke-filled air, I now see why aromatherapy- the use of essential oils – can be such a powerful way to improve both mental and physical health. […]

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PAUSD alum Shounak Dharap offers a fresh perspective for School Board

Victoria Thorp — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 20:00:49 +0000

Shounak Dharap is young (28 years old), doesn’t have kids, and has never run for office. So why is he making a bid for Palo Alto School Board? The answer is simple: He’s a proud alumnus of JLS Middle School and Gunn High School who wants to raise his future family right here, along with […]

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Zambian Climate Trailblazer Wows the Crowd in Palo Alto

Sakshi Satpathy — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 04:52:16 +0000

On September 21, visitors of all ages gathered at the Foster, a Palo Alto art gallery dedicated to the nature landscapes of artist Tony Foster, to hear Hammerskjoeld “Hammer” Simwinga, a renowned Zambian environmentalist, speak about his efforts to preserve wilderness in Africa. This Climate Change Trailblazer event was hosted by the local nonprofit OliveSeed Foundation, whose […]

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