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Mountain View mother mourns death of 3-year-old daughter found at San Jose recycling facility
A Mountain View mother is mourning the death of her 3-year-old daughter, who was found at a San Jose recycling facility on Saturday, July 13, after she was allegedly killed and placed in a dumpster by her father during a custody visit.
Former Santa Clara County sheriff’s captain found guilty of bribery, conspiracy
A former sheriff’s captain in Santa Clara County was found guilty of felony bribery and conspiracy charges in a scheme that ultimately took down previous Sheriff Laurie Smith, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Air quality advisory issued for Friday due to wildfire smoke
Exposure to wildfire smoke is unhealthy, even for short periods of time.
County registrars prepare for uncertain November election
Feeling assured, but preparing for anything, Bay Area election officials are staffing up and making security plans for a safe and valid Nov. 5 general election.
San Francisco-based bakery Craftsman and Wolves is expanding to Mountain View
Parmesan-asiago muffins stuffed with an entire soft-cooked egg, kouignoù amann with blood orange strawberry jam and gateaux featuring flavors like rosemary, oolong, and hibiscus – these are just some of the inventive pastries found at Craftsman and Wolves, a bakery that first opened its doors along Valencia Street in San Francisco in 2012.
Arts briefs: International dance festival, Anat Cohen, Old 97’s and more
This weekend, the Peninsula International Dance Festival highlights dance from around the world; singer/songwriter Leslie Mendelson plays at Sound Union; Anat Cohen and her Quartetinho perform at Stanford Jazz Festival; alt-country and pop-rock group Old 97’s perform at The Guild; the Obon Festival takes place in Mountain View; and Djerassi hosts an open studios day in Woodside.
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TODAY
Performance: An Evening of Dance and Culture
As part of its Third Thursday programs, Los Altos History Museum presents a live demonstration and performance of the Bharatanatyam Indian classical dance style presented by students from the Vishwa Shanthi Academy. Go to losaltoshistory.org.
Jazz: Adi Meyerson’s Dark Matter and Emily Kuhn Quintet
Two bands, two approaches to composition in this performance with bassist Adi Meyerson and trumpet player Emily Kuhn, who showcase their musical visions in this special concert by Stanford Jazz Workshop faculty artists. Go to stanfordjazz.org.
TOMORROW
Stage: ‘The Spongebob Musical’
Join Los Altos Youth Theater for a visit to Bikini Bottom and all its residents with the Broadway musical based on the animated series “SpongeBob SquarePants.” The show boasts original songs by many stars, such as John Legend, Sara Bareilles, The Flaming Lips and They Might Be Giants. Go to losaltosstage.org/the-spongebob-musical/
Concert: Taj Mahal Quintet
Grammy Award-winning blues multi-instrumentalist Taj Mahal and his quintet come to Stanford Live, with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Elvin Bishop and Grammy-winning harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite teaming up to open the show. Go to live.stanford.edu.
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