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Palo Alto council seeks more El Camino improvements as part of bike lane project
The Palo Alto City Council sent a strong signal on Monday that it is willing to swap parking spaces for bikeways all along El Camino Real, a project that could launch as early as this summer. In doing so, however, council members also insisted that El Camino get furnished with additional safety improvements.
California’s most controversial housing law could get a makeover
For the last two years the “builder’s remedy” has been the unruly teenager of California housing laws. Some of California’s most powerful Democratic lawmakers are pushing legislation that would clear up, but also rein in, the state’s most controversial housing statute.
Foster kids miss out on sports and music. A new California plan aims to help them catch up
Foster kids often miss out on Little League or music lessons. That’s one of the consequences of changing homes, or living with a family on a tight budget. Now California has a new plan to give them opportunities for the kinds of extracurricular activities that can build character and community.
Mother-daughter duo opens San Mateo Korean kimbap restaurant inspired by childhood picnic memories
At 73 years old, Dong Hye Kim is working her first job, making kimbap out of a ghost kitchen in San Mateo with her daughter, Chihee Kim. Passionate about food and nutrition, the mother-daughter duo wants to offer a healthy fast-food option for busy families.
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Lost in thought: Zoya Scholis solo exhibition contemplates the ‘Divine Feminine’
“Divine Feminine,” a solo show of works by Zoya Scholis, highlights her colorful portraits of women, still lifes. The show runs through April 16.
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Talk: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us
The Mountain View Library hosts a virtual talk with Smithsonian museum curator Paula Johnson, who discusses the exhibit “American Table, which offers a fresh look at some of the people, ingredients, events and movements that have shaped how and what we eat. Go to libraryc.org/mountainviewlibrary
Art: ‘Imagery: The Old World’
Roy Harrington presents an exhibit of black-and-white photography at Los Altos’ Gallery 9. Opening reception takes place April 5, 5-8 p.m. Go to gallery9losaltos.com.
TOMORROW
Author event: Booki Vivat
Linden Tree Books hosts bestselling author-illustrator of the Frazzled series, Booki Vivat, to celebrate the launch of her new graphic novel, “Meet Me on Mercer Street.” Vivat will discuss and sign her book and share tips for aspiring graphic novelists. Go to lindentreebooks.com.
Gardening: Success with Tomatoes The Menlo Park Library holds an online talk on how to start and care for tomato plants to get the best harvest and which varieties perform well in our area. Go to menlopark.gov.
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