A western snowy plover looks around at Limantour Beach in Point Reyes on May 15, 2025. Photo by Magali Gauthier. On an overcast morning in mid-April, biologist Maddy Schwarz parked her truck on a ...

Tai snapper with lime, chiles, pecans and sesame oil at Bird Dog. Photo by Veronica Weber. After Friday night’s dinner service, Bird Dog in downtown Palo Alto is officially closed. The fine-dining ...