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Bay Area hikes you should try in 2021
FGATE staffers, like other Bay Area residents, spent a whole bunch of 2020 hiking anywhere and everywhere, for sights and sounds and exercise and all the rest. And that's good news for you, reader with zero hiking experience — or reader who...
Get cooking this quarantine season with these great recipes
The statewide quarantines may have kept people cooped up at home for an extended period of time but these also allowed many of them to discover new facets of their personalities and capabilities. A good number of us have found our mojo by w...
Virtual attractions for you and your kids during the pandemic
These are not the best times for going out on family trips, especially with this coronavirus still wreaking havoc on a worldwide scale. Luckily, the World Wide Web has provided a means for bringing the family to places they’ve never been ...
How Silicon Valley homeowners can take advantage of Proposition 19
With the confirmed passage of Proposition 19 in California last month, many homeowners are surely wondering whether and how they will be impacted. Here’s a straightforward guide of the key things you need to know and where to find out mor...
Safety nets to observe as lockdowns ease
The recent spike in the number of cases in California as of July 14 has driven Gov. Gavin Newsom to bring back restrictions and re-enforce shelter-in-place orders for a majority of its residents. While it is still uncertain when restrict...
How to stay focused when working from home
Working from home is probably the smartest option to take these days, especially with the unprecedented spike in COVID-19 cases seen in the Bay Area in recent times. But let’s face it: the lack of face-to-face interaction with colleagues,...
Home maintenance tips during quarantine
Our respective homes are our bastions of safety and security in a world besieged by COVID-19. And with Californians urged to take refuge from the virus at home anew, it becomes especially important to maintain the highest standards of prote...
5 Projects to Keep Yourself Productive and Fulfilled While Spending More Time at Home
The pandemic has forced us to keep ourselves indoors and minimize the time we spend outdoors. Don’t let the current situation stop you from enjoying the things you love and being productive, despite being within the confines of your home....
