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Abe-Koga and Lieber move ahead in run-off election for District 5 Board of Supervisors race
With the primary election certified, it is now official that Margaret Abe-Koga and Sally Lieber are locked in to compete in a run-off election for the District 5 Board of Supervisors race.
Mountain View parents and students mount opposition to school schedule plan that slashes elective time
The Mountain View Whisman School District’s new middle school bell schedule would cut time for electives in favor of core academic classes.
Arts briefs: ‘Book of Mountains and Seas,’ a new symphony’s world premiere, jazz pianists Tammy Hall and Edward Simon and more
This weekend, Chinese mythology comes to life through puppets and music at Stanford Live, Palo Alto Philharmonic debuts a new symphony, jazz pianists Tammy Hall and Edward Simon perform in Palo Alto. Plus singer-songwriter Margo Cilker celebrates the “Valley of Heart’s Delight” in Los Altos, guitarist Ron Artis II performs in Mountain View and Peninsula Women’s Chorus plays a concert in the park.
Political ritual: California labor priorities and business ‘job killers’ again on a collision course
An annual political ritual was repeated Wednesday when the California Chamber of Commerce released its 2024 list of “job killers” – nine bills that business executives consider to be the most burdensome.
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Palo Alto Citywide Yard Sale, June 1, 2024
The City of Palo Alto and Palo Alto Online coordinate this event to encourage reuse. Reusing — whether you donate, buy, or sell — is one of the best ways to reduce waste, keep usable stuff out of the landfill, conserve our natural resources, and reduce our carbon footprint. Registration will begin in April. >LEARN MORE
Newsom, Legislature get a $17 billion jump on California budget deficit
Not filling open positions in state government, cutting welfare programs that serve tens of thousands of families, delaying funding for public transit — these are some of the first steps that California officials plan to take to deal with a looming multibillion-dollar budget deficit.
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Attention all food lovers, April 19th – 27 is your chance to try specialty dishes at some of your favorite local restaurants
Explore Peninsula Restaurant Week’s dining deals from nearly 100 local restaurants. > LEARN MORE
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Performance: Roger Bar and Restaurant open mic
Roger Bar and Restaurant at The Ameswell Hotel hosts a monthly open mic for musicians, every first Friday, 6-10 p.m. Go to eventbrite.com.
Comedy: Best of San Francisco Comedy Competition
Comedian Stuart Thompson hosts an evening of comedy that features Terrell Butler and Tom Rhodes at The Guild Theatre. Go to tixr.com.
TOMORROW
Concert: Carlos de Jacoba Flamenco Trio
Direct from Spain, Flamenco singer, guitarist and composer Carlos de Jacoba and his trio blend traditional music with a modern twist in a performance at the Mountain View Center for Performing Arts. Go to tickets.mvcpa.com.
Performance: ‘Pear Pressure’ Cabaret Show
The Pear Theatre hosts a cabaret night highlighting hits from the 1970s, ’80s, ’90s and ’00s in this special recap cabaret in the style of Pop Up Radio. “Pearoke” party to follow the performance. Go to thepear.vbotickets.com.
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