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Sen. Dave Cortese looks to reintroduce legislation allowing cities to regulate robotaxis
Earlier in the month, Waymo surprised San Mateo officials with the expansion of its robotaxis into the Peninsula. Legislators are concerned that cities have no say in how robotaxis operate in their cities.
Community Briefs: City Council election forum, school district issues bonds, theater seeks ushers
This week in Community Briefs, City Council candidates will be facing off in a forum, the Mountain View Whisman School District issued the remainder of Measure T bonds, the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts seeks volunteer ushers, and Saint Francis High School hires a new innovation director.
With El Camino repaving set for September, Palo Alto looks to move RVs
After months of debate, state officials are preparing to break ground in early September on a major repaving project along El Camino Real, an effort that will include removal of parking spaces, installation of bike lanes throughout Palo Alto, and relocation of dozens of RVs from the state road.
For whale watchers near and far, a Facebook group is a hub for where to find whales — and community — in Pacifica
A Pacifica-based Facebook group devoted to local whale sightings has seen its membership shoot up in recent weeks as whales feed close to shore.
California lawmakers kill crime bills, keep reparations proposals alive
Legislators blocked more than 270 bills, partly due to the budget crunch, in the second round of suspense file hearings this year. The 500 bills that survived must still win final approval by Aug. 31 to reach the governor’s desk.
Kiln time: 6 places to make pottery in Silicon Valley
We rounded up several pottery studios on the Peninsula where people of all ages and abilities can get their hands dirty and mold or throw.
Menlo Park photographer gets personal with portraits
Photographer Mark Tuschman created the book “Together We Rise: Immigrants in America” as a photo-documentary project with the portraits and stories of people from various occupations who have immigrated to the United States. He discusses the book on Aug. 22 at Kepler’s Books.
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Stage: The Black Experience Festival
The Breath Project and The Pear Theatre team up to present three plays that explore multifaceted realities of Black life in the United States. Go to thepear.org/season23
Families: Outdoor Movie Night
The city of Palo Alto hosts an outdoor movie night at Mitchell Park, featuring the film “Kung Fu Panda 4.” Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks. Go to cityofpaloalto.org.
TOMORROW
Music: Twilight Concert
Blues Is a Woman pays tribute to the women who wrote and popularized the blues in a performance presented as part of the city of Palo Alto’s Twilight Concert series. Go to cityofpaloalto.org.
Families: Mini golf in the park
The Village at San Antonio Center and the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce host an afternoon of free mini golf in the park. The event also includes music. Advance registration requested. Go to villageatsanantoniocenter.com.
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