Express: Mountain View startup launches weather satellite into orbit | Bikeways and parks could come to San Antonio Road

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Mountain View startup successfully launches second weather satellite into orbit

In just under three years, a Mountain View startup launched its second weather satellite into low Earth orbit earlier this month, as part of a larger mission to revolutionize the way we monitor climate change from space.

New bikeways, parks proposed for San Antonio Road

A newly released plan by Cal Poly students proposes protected bikeways, a linear park and up to 2,000 new dwellings for a segment of San Antonio Road in Palo Alto.

Happy Holi: Delicious ways to celebrate the Hindu festival of colors

Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, marks the arrival of spring and a chance to start over. We rounded up some Indian restaurants and food establishments on the Peninsula celebrating the holiday with special menus and flavors.

Obituaries: Local residents who died recently

Local residents who died recently include Katherine Franger, Michael Willemsen and Adele Seltzer.

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Weeknights out: Guy Kawasaki, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, 3rd Thursday and more

Ladysmith Black Mambazo performs at Stanford Live and tech titan Guy Kawasaki discusses his new book at Kepler’s on Wednesday; Palo Alto’s 3rd Thursday monthly music event marks World Poetry Day and actor and author Brett Gelman is at the Palo Alto JCC on Thursday.

On the hunt for Easter treats

Do you have plans for a special meal on Easter morning? In case you don’t want to live on candy alone (no judgment!), here are some local spots offering Easter brunch or seasonal at-home treats this year.

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Games: Trivia Night
Barebottle Brewing Co hosts weekly trivia nights. Teams of up to six invited to play and win prizes. Go to headgamestrivia.com.

Art: ‘Ripple Effect’
Pamela Walsh Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Danielle Eubank exploring San Francisco Bay. Eubank is known for works that capture the essence of the world’s oceans and waterways. Go to https://pamelawalshgallery.com/exhibitions/ripple-effect/artworks

TOMORROW

Webinar: New EV owner workshop
Ride and Drive Clean hosts an online workshop for new electric vehicle owners to get answers to questions and review incentives. Go to https://rideanddriveclean.org/event/ev-102-new-ev-owner-workshop-25/

Concert: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Five-time Grammy-winning choral group from South Africa performs a range of works, from harmonized a cappella songs sung in Zulu to traditional English gospel songs such as “This Little Light” and “Amazing Grace.” At Stanford Live. Go to live.stanford.edu.

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