Jonathan Vankin

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Thumbelina: A Fantasy Tale in Mountain View

Mar 31, 2026

Though not as famous as The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling or The Emperor’s New Clothes, Thumbelina is one of many classic fairy tales...

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We Build This City

Jan 8, 2025

Donald Trump made a lot of big promises during his campaign, including a contest to build 10 new “Freedom Cities” from the ground up.

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Billionaires on Mars

Oct 30, 2024

What a weird, bicoastal pact amongst the ultrarich means for the rest of us as these guys chase their fantasies, from Mar-a-Lago to Mars.

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Zoned Out

Jun 27, 2023

In 1908, California became the birthplace of zoning, the system of local laws that dictates how land in a city or town can be...

Elon Musk Is Just One of Many

May 4, 2022

When the world’s richest person, Silicon Valley mega-billionaire Elon Musk, received approval to buy Twitter from the San Francisco-based company’s board on April 26,...

The Magic Table Tickets

Aug 24, 2026

Enter for a chance to win tickets to The Magic Table—an immersive dining experience—at the Palm & Ember Restaurant inside Hayes Mansion in San Jose. Drawing October 21, 2026.