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Mountain View Whisman reaches tentative union deal that gives raises for teachers
Teachers are looking at getting a 5% raise next school year, with additional pay bumps in the following two years, under a tentative union agreement that the school board is set to vote on this week.
From pandemic pandemonium, local mom launches child care startup that has grown nationwide
Accessible and affordable child care is a constant struggle for families. But one Los Altos mom has launched a “care share” startup that has since expanded to dozens of cities nationwide.
Low moves on, Simitian falls short after recount
After a historic recount and two months of political drama, State Assembly member Evan Low will advance to a November showdown with former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo for a chance to represent Silicon Valley in Congress.
Sunnyvale police investigating shooting death near Mountain View border
Police in Sunnyvale are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot in a vehicle Tuesday.
UC’s president had a plan to deescalate protests. How did we get a night of violence at UCLA?
The University of California’s campus safety plan was designed to calm protests by limiting law enforcement. Yet as tensions grew to violence against a UCLA student encampment erected in protest over the war in Gaza, many are criticizing law enforcement’s lack of intervention.
Portola Valley-based nonprofit makes music for the community
Coast Live Music presents its second concert on May 9 at Thomas Fogarty Winery. Public shows help fund the group’s community outreach performances at hospitals and shelters.
7 small ways to boost your savings for a down payment on a house
With interest rates ticking up to 7.17% during the last week of April, the typical monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home is likely out of reach for many first-time homebuyers. Here are seven ways to boost your savings.
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Film: ‘Sing Your Song’
The Palo Alto Library and United Nations Association Film Festival screen a documentary that offers an up-close look at the life of Harry Belafonte, an influential cultural and political figure. Go to paloalto.bibliocommons.com.
Stage: ‘The Skin of Our Teeth’
Los Altos Stage Company presents Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, which follows the archetypal Antrobus family, representing humanity throughout history, as it deals with disasters such as climate change, plague and war. Go to losaltosstage.org.
TOMORROW
Performance: Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes
Canadian puppeteer Ronnie Burkett returns with a new Stanford Live-commissioned work examining the feelings of isolation and loneliness. Wonderful Joe and his dog Mister go on a fantastic journey into the world in search of home. Go to live.stanford.edu.
Classical: Ives Collective spring concert
The ensemble performs works by Tailleferre, Mayers and Mozart at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Go to ivescollective.org.
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