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Developer doubles down on downtown housing project
After three years of negotiations with the city over a proposal to build a 63-apartment complex on University Avenue, Smith Development raised the stakes this month by filing a builder’s remedy application for a much larger project.
Castilleja welcomes new head of school after 7-month search
Betty Noel-Pierre was appointed Castilleja’s new head of school on May 20,…
Two Mountain View schools are getting new principals this fall
The Mountain View Whisman School District recently announced staffing changes at Graham…
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Palo Alto Boy Scouts receive heroism award after saving swimmers in Monterey Bay
Assistant Scoutmaster Tom Hsiu, scout members Alexander Tran, Arthur Tran,…
From styluses to pencils, Castilleja implements tech-free week to foster face-to-face connection
In mid-March, Castilleja Middle School introduced a tech-free week, when…
Burt backs Liccardo in Congressional race
With Joe Simitian now out of the race, Palo Alto…
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Filoli hosts concert ‘in the wild’
With “In a Landscape” concerts taking place May20-21, audiences don wireless headphones and enjoy a classical piano performance as they explore the natural beauty at Filoli.
Slice House by Tony Gemignani to open in Mountain View May 18
According to renowned pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani, “pizza is always about balance.” A good one offers a combination of flavors and textures without overcomplicating things. Ideally, “each bite should take you through a journey,” he said. Slice House by Tony Gemignani’s own journey has seen the fast-casual pizzeria expand from its original location in San Francisco’s…
How a layoff, a library and a laser cutter led one Redwood City artist down a new path
Redwood City artist Jason Newblanc never tried to market his creative wares until a recent twist of fate: After a long career in tech, he was laid off last January and decided to dedicate himself to his art full time.
7 questions with PACO Music Director Scott Krijnen
We caught up with Scott Krijnen as he winds up his first season as the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra’s music director. On May 18, he’ll conduct a concert by the group’s senior ensemble that includes a piece key to his own growth as a musician and a concerto based on blues, hip-hop and speed metal.
Teens to sing for female empowerment at youth concert
What happens when a woman takes power? That’s not a rhetorical or trick question. It’s the title of a local youth choir’s upcoming spring concert slated for May 18 in Palo Alto, at which around 75 teens will perform.
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Inside the fast-paced world of Peninsula Roller Derby
The Burlingame-based roller derby team embraces diversity, fun and full-contact hits. Our visual journalists captured the scene at recent practices.
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From single-family home to duplex – back to single-family home
Homeowners Santhosh Kumar and Vijay Srinivasan were pleasantly surprised when…
State news from Calmatters
PBS SoCal and CalMatters partner to deliver SoCalMatters, daily regional news updates
In summary The new collaboration offers two-minute video updates on…