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Parents grill Mountain View Whisman over coaching, mindfulness contracts for district admins
Parents and community members spoke out at a Thursday, Aug. 22, Mountain View Whisman school board meeting opposing district contracts for leadership coaching, staff wellness and public relations work, decrying it as a poor use of taxpayer funds.
Small business owners face big obstacles opening storefronts in Mountain View
Opening a storefront is cumbersome and time-consuming for small businesses in Mountain View. The city says it has a plan to help expedite the permit process.
Union workers at Stanford vote to authorize strike
Union workers at Stanford University voted on Wednesday, Aug. 21, and Thursday, Aug. 22, to authorize a possible strike after being locked in contract negotiations with the university for several months.
Exploring the Peninsula’s sublime shoreline parks
From newly developed parks with bridge views to natural preserves with undisturbed marshland to sprawling recreational sites hosting events for the community, here are eight shoreline parks to visit next.
Arts briefs: Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, Nancy Pelosi, Pride cabaret and more
This week, see the work of 250 artists and enjoy live music at the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts and hear Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi discuss her new book in a talk presented by Kepler’s Books. Plus Fuse Theatre hosts a cabaret evening to raise funds the San Mateo County Pride Center and the Riekestra returns from tour to a homecoming concert at The Guild.
Fall Arts Preview: The arts make a grand entrance
The Peninsula’s biggest arts season in years is here. Read on for a look at what’s coming up this fall in music, on the stage, in visual arts and author events.
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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.
Concert: Slightly Stoopid and The Dirty Heads
Slightly Stoopid bring their blend of reggae, folk, rock and blues to Shoreline Amphitheatre, joined by Dirty Heads, The Elovaters and Eli Mac. Go to livenation.com.
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Home and garden: Cool Season Vegetable Gardening
The Mountain View Library hosts a talk with Master Gardener Laura Westley, who discusses what plants you grow over the cool season. The talk includes basics such as soil, water and fertilizing requirements, and an overview of the different plants that do well in our region. Go to mountainview.libcal.com.
Families: Happy Bird Show
The Palo Alto Library celebrates the end of its summer reading program with a performance by Happy Birds, featuring colorful parrots performing over 25 tricks. Go to paloalto.bibliocommons.com.
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