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 Voice News is available via a RSS news reader. Friday, February 3, 2012
Review: 'Big Miracle'
With "Big Miracle," the new PG "Save the Whales" drama starring Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski, perhaps the title sets an expectation that Ken Kwapis' movie can't quite deliver. The original title was "Everybody Loves Whales," which suggests a sitcom nobody wants to see. -- PC (Friday, 3:53 PM)
Review: 'Woman in Black'
This chilling adaptation of Susan Hill's 1983 novel offers British actor Daniel Radcliffe a chance to shed his "Harry Potter" persona. Radcliffe plays it somber and stoic in "The Woman in Black," his understated performance complementing the film's spooky atmosphere. -- TH (Friday, 3:52 PM)
VIDEO: Voices Around Town | School Lunches
Each week the Voice heads downtown to ask passersby a question about a current event. Watch the video to hear locals' opinions about lunches in Mountain View schools. (Friday, 1:57 PM)
New rules for healthier school lunches
A week after the First Lady and the nation's agriculture secretary unveiled new federal standards for school meals, local education officials are still figuring out exactly what the new nutrition rules will mean for Mountain View schools.
(Friday, 1:26 PM)
Weekend, Feb. 4 & 5
Benefit concert: Colbie Caillat
The Children's Health Council (CHC) will present a benefit concert with singer/guitarist Colbie Caillat on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 8:15 p.m at the Fox Theatre, 2223 Broadway, Redwood City. The Palo Alto-based CHC helps children with autism, ADHD, depression, anxiety, learning disabilities, developmental delays and other challenges. Tickets are $150-750.
Music: Master Sinfonia concert
Master Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra performs Mozart, Wagner and Martin Rokeach's new Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, with soloist Diane Maltester on Sunday, Feb. 5, at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos. 2 p.m. Tickets are $5-$20, withy a free reception at intermission.
Festival: Lunar New Year
Redwood City will host a Lunar New Year celebration for the year of the dragon on Sunday, Feb. 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Courthouse Square. The celebration will include lion dancers, Red Panda Acrobats, martial arts, kids' arts, zodiac-themed crafts, food and an inflatable playland. Admission is free. (Friday, 1:25 PM)
Friday, Feb. 3
Music: Chris Cucuzza
Morocco's Restaurant will host a performance by Chris Cucuzza, a flamenco guitarist with 15 years of experience, today, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. Cucuzza will perform all original work at the event at 873 Castro St. in Mountain View. No cover charge, but reservations recommended.
(Friday, 10:42 AM)
Thursday, February 2, 2012
MV bus yard goes solar
The Valley Transportation Authority just completed a major solar panel installation at three bus maintenance yards, including its Mountain View yard on La Avenida Street. The reduction in greenhouse gases from the project will be equal to taking 9,000 cars off the road every year, the VTA reports. (Thursday, 4:59 PM)
Bullis, LASD continue to butt heads
The battle between Bullis Charter School and the Los Altos School District continues. (Thursday, 12:18 PM)
Thursday, Feb. 2
Author: Mike Bradley at MVHS
Mike Bradley gives a free talk about his book "Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy! Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind" tonight, Feb. 2, at Mountain View High School, 3535 Truman Ave., Mountain View. From 7-9 p.m. Topics include the workings of the teenage brain.
Lecture: Martha Nussbaum
Martha Nussbaum will appear at Cubberley Auditorium today, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. for her lecture "Not for Profit: Why Democracy needs the Humanities." She will discuss the dangers of focusing on national economic gain, nations, and their systems of education, while discarding humanities and the arts. Cubberley Auditorium is located at 485 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. (Thursday, 11:51 AM)
Services planned for Foothill coach Boyett
Memorial services have been planned for Foothill College football coach and Palo Alto native Doug Boyett, who passed away in his sleep last Friday night at age 52. (Thursday, 10:56 AM)
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
King withdraws from county supervisor race
Former Saratoga Mayor Kathleen King has withdrawn from the race for Liz Kniss' seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, leaving former Palo Alto Mayor Joe Simitian as one of three candidates vying to replace Kniss. (Wednesday, 4:54 PM)
Downtown Revitalization Authority shuts down today
A state-ordered shut down of Mountain View's downtown Revitalization Authority took effect today, and city officials are not happy.
(Wednesday, 1:57 PM)
Simitian takes lead in funds raised for supervisor race
Joe Simitian's quest to retake his former seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is benefiting from a strong lead in cash raised, newly released campaign-finance documents show. (Wednesday, 10:01 AM)
Wednesday, Feb.1
Music: Middle Eastern Music & Belly Dancing show
Morocco's restaurant will host a mini belly-dancing class from 6:30 p.m. today, Feb. 1, and professional dancers will perform after that. Reservations are recommended to the event at 873 Castro St. in Mountain View.
Art exhibit: Walker Evans
The Cantor Arts Center will present an exhibit of photos by American photographer Walker Evans during his 50-year career. The exhibit opens today, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m. at the Stanford University museum. Free admission.
(Wednesday, 9:34 AM)
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
MVHS debuts new pool with a splash
The local high school district marked the completion of a major Measure A-funded construction project on Tuesday morning -- with a splash. (Tuesday, 6:24 PM)
USPS may move MV business mail service to Los Altos
Mountain View businesses that move large amounts of mail through the Post Office may soon have to make a trip to Los Altos, according to a new proposal from the U.S. Postal Service. (Tuesday, 6:03 PM)
Kaiser strike shutters MV psychiatry department
The department of psychiatry at the Mountain View branch of Kaiser Permanente closed its doors Tuesday as a direct result of a union strike. (Tuesday, 1:59 PM)
Hacker Dojo wins reprieve from city
After the city threatened to shut Hacker Dojo down on Jan. 31, a fire alarm being installed at the last minute will allow computer programmers to use the gathering space as long as a continued effort is made to meet city codes. (Tuesday, 12:32 PM)
Tuesday, Jan. 31
Art exhibit: 'Libations'
Gallery 9 in Los Altos will begin showing a photography exhibit celebrating spirits, their vessels and the craft of their creation today, Jan. 31, through Feb. 25 at 143 Main St., Los Altos. The gallery is open Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Class: Master rose gardening
Master Gardeners will describe how to prune roses to improve their health, vigor, structure and appearance. The free class is today, Jan. 31, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. (Tuesday, 11:29 AM)
Foothill College football coach Doug Boyett passes away
Doug Boyett was a football man and a family man. That was evident when he traveled to Pasadena earlier this month to watch his nephew, John, help the Oregon Ducks beat Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. That, however, was the last football game Boyett ever saw in person. (Tuesday, 10:12 AM)
Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, Jan. 30
Music: World Harmony Chorus
Students of World Harmony Chorus at The Community School of Music and Arts will perform songs from around the globe tonight, Jan. 30, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Admission is free.
(Monday, 12:29 PM)
A whole life in whole grain
Mountain View resident Monica Spiller has made it her life's mission to promote whole grains, a passion that has led her to sell once-forgotten varieties of wheat seed, and the pasta and flour made with it.
(Monday, 10:43 AM)
El Camino program targets 'functioning' addicts
El Camino Hospital has opened an addiction treatment service aimed at helping local professionals and students struggling to kick their dependence on drugs and alcohol, while still going to work or school during the day. (Monday, 10:32 AM)
Simitian: Gov. Brown seeks deeper school finance reform
Besides a temporary tax hike for public education, Gov. Jerry Brown is attempting a deeper reform to school finance in his budget proposal, state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, told a crowd of educators Saturday. (Monday, 10:31 AM)
Friday, January 27, 2012
VIDEO: Assemblyman Jerry Hill discusses pipeline safety
California Assemblyman Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, spoke about pipeline safety and the Sept. 9, 2010, explosion in San Bruno that killed eight people during a brief press conference in front of Palo Alto City Hall Thursday afternoon. Video by Veronica Weber/Palo Alto Online. (Friday, January 27, 2012, 2:22 PM)
Legal battle ends between Bullis, LASD
The California Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from the Los Altos School District on Jan. 18, effectively ending the years-long battle between the district and Bullis Charter School over equitable sharing of the district's facilities and funds. (Friday, January 27, 2012, 1:41 PM)
Survey shows support for new school bond
A new public opinion survey has local education officials feeling fairly confident that there is enough support from local voters to pass a $196 million bond measure. (Friday, January 27, 2012, 1:16 PM)
Review: 'The Grey'
Beware the wolf pack. No, it's not another sequel to "The Hangover," but something almost as scary. Action-horror hybrid "The Grey" pits man (Liam Neeson) versus wild (bloodthirsty wolves) in a sub-Arctic death match. -- PC (Friday, January 27, 2012, 10:58 AM)
Weekend, Jan. 28 & 29
Schools: Education update with state Sen. Joe Simitian
State Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, will discuss school funding and pending legislation in an "education update" in Palo Alto Saturday, Jan. 28. The event will be from 10 a.m. to noon in the board room of the Palo Alto Unified School District headquarters, 25 Churchill Ave.
Dance: Diavolo Dance Theater
Diavolo Dance Theater returns to Stanford Lively Arts with a routine that's centered on an enormous cube, a prop that dancers, gymnasts, actors and athletes work with and against during the course of the show. The show will be performed Saturday, Jan. 28, at 3 and 8 p.m. at Stanford's Memorial Auditorium.
Music: Charles Ferguson
Charles Ferguson will perform solo classical guitar pieces along with guest artists on violin, piano and violoncello. Ferguson will perform original works and others at the Dinkelspiel Auditorium Saturday, Jan. 28, at 8 p.m. General admission $10 and student admission is $5. (Friday, January 27, 2012, 9:59 AM)
Thursday, January 26, 2012
City could shut down Hacker Dojo
City officials say that the popular classroom and open office space for computer programmers, Hacker Dojo, may be red-tagged and shut down on Jan. 31 if the non-profit does not meet some potentially pricey city code requirements. (Thursday, January 26, 2012, 12:08 PM)
Thursday, Jan. 26
Theater: 'Doubt, A Parable'
Sister Aloysius, principal at a Bronx school, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of his male students in the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by John Patrick Shanley tonight, Jan. 26, at Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Alto. Runs through Feb. 18. Tickets are $26-32.
(Thursday, January 26, 2012, 11:59 AM)
Caltrain ponders tax increase to fund operations
A year after barely avoiding draconian service cuts, Caltrain officials have several reasons to feel optimistic even as they continue to scramble for new funding sources to keep the trains running. (Thursday, January 26, 2012, 10:45 AM)
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