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Last-minute recount requests pending in Silicon Valley congressional race
Two recount requests are pending for the highly anticipated race to replace Rep. Anna Eshoo’s Silicon Valley congressional seat — potentially changing who advances to the November runoff.
MVLA school board looks to move quickly to hire new superintendent
Superintendent Nellie Meyer announced in March that she would retire at the end of the school year. The board has hired an external search firm and plans to vote on a replacement next month.
Tara VanDerveer, who set NCAA record for wins, announces retirement
Tara VanDerveer, who over the course of her storied coaching career led Stanford University’s women’s basketball team to three national championships and became the winningest coach in college basketball history, announced on April 9 that she is retiring.
As PG&E bills skyrocket, will California lawmakers hold anyone accountable?
Unaffordable housing, high transportation and health care costs – it’s hard enough to get by in California without also worrying about cranking up the air, turning on the stove or simply keeping the lights on. But that’s what concerns many Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers who cannot afford to pay their soaring utility bills.
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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
Author Jude Berman comes to Books Inc. with new Silicon Valley thriller
Author Jude Berman presents her new techno-thriller “The Die” in an appearance April 11 at Books Inc. Mountain View.
Bistro Vida’s owner is ready for an encore – opening a new cocktail bar in a spot made famous by the Grateful Dead
After 26 years since opening Bistro Vida, owner Ali El Safy is “having a new baby.” The due date is in June, and El Safy has already picked out her name: Loretta. Loretta will pay homage to the Grateful Dead on Wednesdays, and the bar program will be run by El Safy’s son.
From all-cash offers to a record sale in Los Altos, here’s how the Peninsula’s housing market is shaping up
After waiting in limbo for this year’s housing market to unfold, things are looking upward along the Peninsula. Find out how the local market is shaping up this year.
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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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Games: Trivia night
Ludwig’s Biergarten presents free multi-media trivia every Wednesday, hosted by comedian Bernie Sinsay. Win prizes. Go to headgamestrivia.com.
Art: Works by Meng Huang and Clive McCarthy
Qualia Contemporary Art presents two solo shows: “Landscape and Shanshui” by Meng Huang and “The Continuation of Painting by Other Means” by Clive McCarthy. Go to qualiacontemporaryart.com.
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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.
Author talk: Jude Berman
Author Jude Berman comes to Books Inc Mountain View for a meet-and-greet and signing of her debut novel, “The Die,” which explores Silicon Valley’s world of tech and intrigue in the near future. Go to booksinc.net.
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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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