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ShowPlace Icon movie theater in Mountain View abruptly closes, just six years after opening
With a sign posted to its front window, Mountain View ShowPlace Icon movie theater at San Antonio Center announced yesterday that it has ceased all operations, much to the dismay of movie-goers who were unaware of its imminent closure.
Mountain View library forced to close as AC fails during heat wave
The Mountain View library closed on Tuesday after the air-conditioning system malfunctioned, causing temperatures inside to reach the mid-80s. The building, which has long been plagued by air conditioning issues, was supposed to serve as a cooling center this week.
Santa Clara County to increase transparency on lawsuit settlements
Santa Clara County leaders are still trying to lift the curtain on how taxpayer money is used to pay for lawsuit settlements on issues such as jail deaths.
Find a cooling center near you during the Bay Area heat wave
Temperatures will soar to the upper 90s this week across the Peninsula. Cities around the Bay Area have opened their cooling centers to help residents beat the dangerous heat that is set to grip the region through early next week.
Amazing Katsu, a Japanese Korean fusion ghost kitchen, opens in Santa Clara
Since he was a child, Sean Kim dreamed of having his own restaurant. On June 11, his dream became reality when he and co-owner Joe Shin opened Amazing Katsu in Santa Clara, a ghost kitchen serving Japanese Korean fusion katsu.
Cal Fire will have zero tolerance for illegal use of fireworks amid high fire risk
Cal Fire is warning of high fire danger and the measures they are taking to enforce firework safety ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
Arts briefs: Destiny Muhammad Quartet, Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives and more
This week, virtuoso harpist and bandleader Destiny Muhammad plays the Stanford Jazz Festival; The Guild Theatre hosts country and bluegrass with Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives; Los Altos First Fridays brings live music to downtown Los Altos’ streets; and local author Janie Kim shares her debut novel at Linden Tree Books.
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TODAY
Concert: Music on Castro
As part of the city of Mountain View’s Music on Castro series, the Dolce Trio performs. Go to mountainview.gov.
Music: Dance party with Benny Amón’s New Orelans Pearls
Wednesday Night Hop hosts a dance party with live New Orleans jazz and swing music from Benny Amón’s New Orelans Pearls. Register in advance. wednesdaynighthop.com.
TOMORROW
Holiday: Los Altos Hills Parade
The 13th annual parade kicks off at Los Altos Hills Town Hall, marches down Fremont Road, and concludes at Gardner Bullis School, where participants can enjoy drinks and watermelon. Go to losaltoshills.ca.gov.
Holiday: Chili Cook Off and Summer Festival Palo Alto’s annual Fourth of July celebration includes free chili tasting, plus food trucks, beer and margaritas, live music with Steady Eddy and the Shakers, and games and activities for kids. Go to cityofpaloalto.org.
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