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Pat Showalter takes up the helm again as Mountain View’s mayor
It’s not often that a person gets to be the mayor of Mountain View once, let alone twice. But Pat Showalter has held this distinction for the second time now.
State bill prompts Peninsula cities to revaluate city council pay
Being a city council member can sometimes mean a full-time commitment for less than part-time pay. Senate Bill 329, signed in June 2023 by Gov. Gavin Newsom, aims to address this by increasing pay caps for local elected officials. Many cities on the Peninsula have already responded by raising city council compensation, while other cities, like Menlo Park, are looking to do the same.
Showers expected in North Bay by Wednesday, more snow in Sierra
Skies will remain dry at least Monday and Tuesday. Then unsettled conditions push back through by Wednesday and Thursday, with chances of showers in the North Bay.
A taste of the wild: A local naturalist teaches how to forage for edible plants responsibly
Why forage? Hidden Villa senior naturalist Garth Harwood said it grows your connection with nature and is healthy and fun. Dig into local foraging with reporter Karla Kane as she attends a foraging class.
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Weeknights out: Particle Kid, J. Michael Straczynski and Cubberley artist reception
This week, catch some experimental future-folk with Particle Kid at The Guild, hear science-fiction master J. Michael Straczynski discuss his latest sci-fi thriller at Kepler’s Books and enjoy an artists’ reception — and have a chance to snag a free print — at Palo Alto’s Rinconada Library.
Newsom, legislators opt for gimmicks and wishful thinking to close California’s budget deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom and his fellow Democrats in the Legislature spent their way into a massive state budget deficit by assuming that a one-time surge in revenues would become a permanent cornucopia of money to expand medical and social services. As revenues flattened, particularly all-important personal income taxes, the gap between income and outgo could no longer be ignored.
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TODAY
Author talk: Women Who Changed the Course of World War II
The Mountain View Library hosts a virtual talk with retired U.S. Army Major General and award-winning author Mari K. Eder to discuss her book, “The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line: Untold Stories of the Women Who Changed the Course of World War II.” Go to mountainview.libcal.com.
Concert: Killer Queen
Queen tribute band Killer Queen pays homage to the iconic band in a show at The Guild Theatre. Go to guildtheatre.com.
TOMORROW
Games: Trivia night
Ludwig’s Biergarten presents free multi-media trivia every Wednesday, hosted by comedian Bernie Sinsay. Win prizes. Go to headgamestrivia.com.
Workshop: Electric vehicle charging
Acterra hosts a free virtual workshop focused on electric vehicle charging that covers the best ways to find public chargers, different charging speeds and costs, rebates for Bay Area residents and options for residents of multi-family dwellings. In Spanish and English. Go to eventbrite.com.
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