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Mountain View sets sights on funding hundreds of infrastructure projects, despite financial constraints
Responding to changing economic circumstances, Mountain View is tightening its belt for leaner times, while still planning to fund hundreds of infrastructure projects to keep the city running.
Mountain View weighs options to increase density in multifamily residential areas
On Tuesday evening, the City Council deliberated on its R3 zoning regulations, settling on a plan to investigate density changes in targeted areas, with a particular focus on promoting housing diversity and growth.
Backers of California homeless camp ban cite ‘successful’ San Diego law. But is it?
Senate Republican Leader Brian Jones’ proposal, Senate Bill 1011, is modeled after a controversial new San Diego ordinance that bans encampments near schools, shelters and transit hubs, in parks, and even, if shelter beds are available, on all public sidewalks.
Who is behind the recount requests in the Congressional race?
The dramatic race to succeed U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo in Congress took another twist this week when two individuals requested a recount, a development that threatens to knock one of the remaining candidates off the November ballot.
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The Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest is now open for submissions!
Anyone who lives, works, or studies between Redwood City and Los Altos can submit entries. Learn more about the contest and submit your work by May 10th. > LEARN MORE
Where to celebrate Earth Day on the Peninsula
Celebrate the Earth and learn how to help take care of the planet at these local events.
7 questions homebuyers should ask while house-hunting
You’re a homebuyer ready to start house-hunting: You have examined your budget and received pre-approval from the bank, know your price point and important features you want for your future home. You’ve found a Realtor you trust and who is well-acquainted with the neighborhood where you would like to live. It’s now time to view homes that fit your parameters.
Burlingame’s Kuma Nori plans to close when sub-lease expires, owners focusing on expanding San Bruno’s Diamond Head General Store
It’s been four months since Chad and Monica Kaneshiro, the husband-and-wife chef team who own San Bruno’s Diamond Head General Store, opened Kuma Nori, a shokudo, or cozy neighborhood eatery, highlighting the dishes they grew up eating. But when their sub-lease expires, they will close their doors for good and focus on new concepts that aren’t so hands-on.
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We are now accepting submissions!
Enter your photos in the Peninsula Photo Contest! It’s your chance to be featured in the Palo Alto Weekly, PaloAltoOnline.com, and TheSixFifty.com. Show us your best shots! > LEARN MORE
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TODAY
Concert: Second Moon
Stanford Live presents Second Moon, a 7-member band that blends traditional Korean Pansori and Western instrumentals, into a unique sounds that incorporates Irish whistle, bodhran and mandolin into their music. Go to live.stanford.edu.
Books: Boozy Book Fair
Linden Tree Books hosts a book fair for grownups, featuring an extended happy hour at Murdoch’s bar and a wide variety of books. Go to lindentreebooks.com/events-calendar/
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Talk: David Henry Hwang
Celebrated playwright and Stanford University alumnus David Henry Hwang is Stanford’s 2024 Rathbun Visiting Fellow. He delivers a lecture on a meaningful life in historic Memorial Church. Go to orsl.stanford.edu
Art: ‘Wild Connections: Wildlife & Their Habitats Reimagined’
Viewpoints Gallery presents “Wild Connections: Wildlife & Their Habitats Reimagined,” a collection of acrylic works by local artist Amy Rattner. Go to viewpointsgallery.com.
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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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