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Books defaced with antisemitic images at Palo Alto library
Palo Alto librarians were instructed this week to inspect the Holocaust section in every city branch after a Rinconada Library patron found numerous books defaced by antisemitic stickers and messages.
New renderings reveal scale of multi-use complex in Menlo Park
Renderings for the proposed Willow Park development in Menlo Park have been…
Driver killed after disabled vehicle is hit twice on Highway 101 in Palo Alto
A motorist whose vehicle was initially disabled on U.S. Highway 101 in…
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Are CA schools diverting arts education money?
As some advocates are seeking more arts funding, others are…
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Pride and joy: Where to celebrate Pride on the Peninsula
Communities and venues on the Peninsula are marking Pride Month in a variety of ways, with everything from drag queen performances and storytimes, to parades, parties and talks. Here’s a sampling of how the Peninsula is celebrating Pride.
Arts briefs: Joan Baez at Kepler’s event, ‘Young Frankenstein’ in Los Altos, Music in the Square kicks off
This week, see legendary singer, poet and activist Joan Baez at a Kepler’s event, catch the musical horror spoof “Young Frankenstein” and kick off summer concert season with Music on the Square. Plus, Feldman’s Books’ 28th anniversary, a free concert with violinist Yoorhi Choi and Bay Choral Guild’s “American Journey “.
Portola Valley music festival highlights hyperlocal lineup
This year PV Palooza, the all-day music festival, is back bigger than ever in Portola Valley on Saturday, June 1. Now in its third year, the event will feature 30 bands playing on four outdoor stages at Portola Valley Town Center.
‘We can do more than be family managers’: Women-led Creative Collective Silicon Valley opens World Kitchen in Mountain View
The World Kitchen at Ava’s Market offers a rotating selection of international lunch made by members of the Creative Collective of Silicon Valley, a team of seven women working together to uplift family-owned startups.
Power trio: Nels Cline, Phillip Greenlief, Scott Amendola to play in Palo Alto
Three noted musicians – guitarist Nels Cline, saxophonist Phillip Greenlief and drummer Scott Amendola – will come together for a May 30 show at Mitchell Park Community Center, presented by Earthwise Productions.
Best of Palo Alto
Best of Palo Alto 2024: Vote Now! It’s time once again to cast your vote for the best places to eat, drink, shop and spend time in Palo Alto. Voting is open now through June 9. Watch for the results coming in July.
From jazz festivals to the San Mateo County Fair, here’s what’s happening on the Peninsula in June
While the summer solstice isn’t until June 20, the start of June kicks off a series of annual festivals, concerts, outdoor movie nights and other…
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Menlo Park sees highest home sale at $9.7M; Mountain View sees most sales with 20 transactions
The Midpeninsula recorded 62 home sales for the Week of…
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More trees, less asphalt
Students in Oakland plant succulents in the Cesar Chavez Living…