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Top Stories
Abe-Koga widens fundraising lead over Lieber in Santa Clara County supervisor race
Just three months until election day, the Board of Supervisors race is closing in as Margaret Abe-Koga and Sally Lieber vie for the chance to represent District 5.
Revisit old-school tech at Vintage Computer Festival
This event features historical hardware from the 1960s through the ’90s, with demos of vintage machines and speakers on a variety of topics related to older technology.
Rent drives up CA cost of living
A 2019 law caps how much landlords can bump up rent, starting each Aug. 1: Either by 5% plus inflation, or by 10% (whichever is lower). In California, the average median rent is $2,850 a month, 33% higher than the national average, according to real estate company Zillow.
Photos: Inside the Santa Clara County Fair
Devin Roberts captures the quirky and quintessential carnival snapshots in the event’s 80th year.
Arts briefs: Carmen Lundy, Outlaw Music Festival and more
This weekend, jazz vocalist Carmen Lundy closes the Stanford Jazz Festival; young adult authors Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Alexandra Bracken share newly published books at Kepler’s; Protoje brings his unique spin on reggae to The Guild Theatre; artist Fernando Escartiz speaks in Woodside; and the Outlaw Music Festival rides into Shoreline with Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and others.
Promising premieres: TheatreWorks returns with a vibrant New Works Festival
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s annual New Works Festival will return this month, featuring four in-progress works that offer audiences a unique look at readings of new plays and musicals. And for local actor and writer Molly Bell, this year’s festival is a special one.
Hot Picks
TODAY
Performance: Roger Bar Open Mic
Roger Bar and Restaurant at The Ameswell Hotel hosts a monthly open mic for musicians, every first Friday, 6-10 p.m. Hosted by Maleli and Rafael. Go to eventbrite.com.
Community: Los Altos First Friday
Over a dozen live bands perform on the streets of downtown Los Altos at this monthly event. Also, downtown merchants extend their hours, offer complimentary refreshments, and provide activities. Arts Los Altos also offers a free walking tour of downtown art. Go to losaltosfirstfriday.fun.
TOMORROW
Music: Dave Rocha
Jazz musician Dave Rocha performs in a concert at the Palo Alto Art Center, presented by the Palo Alto Library. Go to paloalto.bibliocommons.com.
Community: Hidden Villa Farm Volunteer Day
Hidden Villa hosts a volunteer work day side-by-side with its farm team in the organic garden, with activities that typically include seasonal planting, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, mulching and pruning. Go to hiddenvilla.org.
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