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Surfacing hidden stories, Mountain View historian Nick Perry honored with preservation award

Local historian Nick Perry has received an award from the Santa Clara County Preservation Alliance that recognizes his contributions to preserving Mountain View’s history.

Community Briefs: Eagle pool theme nights, local Fourth of July celebrations and Leadership Mountain View applications

This week in Community Briefs, Eagle Park Pool is hosting summer theme nights, Shoreline Amphitheatre is hosting its annual Fourth of July concert and Leadership Mountain View is accepting applications.

Spare the Air Alert issued for Tuesday

The district said very high inland temperatures in the 100s and a weak afternoon sea breeze, along with motor vehicle exhaust, will create elevated concentrations of ozone, or smog.

Valley Water changes course on flood-control project

Citing high costs and wavering commitment from its federal partner, the Santa Clara Valley Water District has abandoned its plan to replace the aged tide gate structure in the Palo Alto Baylands, a $40-million project that officials said is critical for reducing flood risks.

Santa Clara County oversight office under fire over Tasers

As the Santa Clara County Sheriff pushes to arm deputies with Tasers, one local civil rights group argues the sheriff’s oversight office acts more as a rubber stamp.

Here are the latest restaurants joining the Palo Alto dining scene

Slurp up fragrant broth from a steaming dumpling, order your 10th round of juicy steak or dig into a bowl loaded with hearty gyro and cooling tzatziki. Here are the newcomers joining the Palo Alto dining scene.

Temperatures to soar in the Bay Area Tuesday through Friday

With temperatures soaring in the Bay Area, residents should limit outdoor activities during the afternoon and evening, drink lots of water and take cooling breaks Tuesday through Friday, the National Weather Service said.

Hot Picks

TODAY

Performance: Red Rock Open Mic
Red Rock Coffee hosts an in-person open mic night. Guests are invited to try out a new song or poem in front of a supportive audience. Event takes place 6-9 p.m. at 201 Castro St., Mountain View. Go to redrockcoffee.com.

Class: Mindfulness Meditation
Woodland Branch Library hosts a series of mindfulness and meditation classes. Come practice meditation for 20 minutes and ask questions for 10 minutes with instructor Manisha. Go to sccl.bibliocommons.com.

TOMORROW

Exhibit: ‘More Cool Stuff!’
The Stanford Art & Architecture Library and Department of Art & Art History host an exhibit of new acquisitions for 2024. Go to events.stanford.edu.

Art: ‘Remarkable Creatures’
Gallery 9 features photographs by Bill Scull highlighting the animal kingdom. An opening reception takes place July 5, 5-8 p.m. Go to gallery9losaltos.com.

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Kevin Forestieri is a previous editor of Mountain View Voice, working at the company from 2014 to 2025. Kevin has covered local and regional stories on housing, education and health care, including extensive...