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$2B deal for schools to reopen by March 31
California lawmakers are expected to pass a new bill March 4 that would push school districts across the state to reopen for in-person instruction this spring. The catch? The longer they wait, the less money they get.
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Mountain View leads the way in hiring women firefighters, report finds
Fewer than 1 in 20 firefighters are women across Santa Clara County, raising questions of gender bias, discrimination and lack of inclusivity, according to a report by the county's Civil Grand Jury.
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VTA launches new interactive map to bring residents to COVID-19 vaccination sites
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has created an interactive map to help residents navigate routes to get to vaccination sites.
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12 months into the pandemic, 'One year in' series seeks readers' perspectives
To mark the anniversary of the first stay-at-home order, the Voice is preparing to publish a two-part series that captures how the pandemic and the shutdown have affected local residents.
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Los Altos Stage Company brings the 'Pain'
Local actor Michael Champlin will deliver a one-man show for Los Altos Stage Company in six livestreamed performances beginning Feb. 26.
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Your COVID-19 vaccine questions — answered
We've compiled a list of who can currently get vaccinated in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, plus answers to common questions and links to resources.
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Photo essay: Life under the coronavirus
Through images, we show how Midpeninsula residents and workers are coping with the COVID-19 threat that has disrupted our lives.
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Mountain View's Savvy Cellar wine bar reopens under new owners
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An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
Whoof! Our problems have all disappeared
Mar 2, 2021 | 10 comments
Thinking About College
by John Raftrey and Lori McCormick
March Madness for Seniors
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A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
Kill two birds with one ... mini-split!
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Submit your story today
The 35th Annual Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest is now accepting entries for Adult, Young Adult and Teen categories. Submit your short story here by April 2 (online submissions only). Stories must be 2,500 words or less. First, Second and Third Place prizes awarded in each category.
Sponsored by Kepler's Books, Linden Tree Books and Bell's Books.

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Mountain View leads the way in hiring women firefighters, report finds

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