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Newsom sounds off on CA ballot measures on crime, health insurance
After abandoning plans to place a competing measure on the November ballot, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that he would campaign against an initiative to increase penalties for some drug and theft crimes in California.
Judge dismisses Palo Alto police officers’ suit over Black Lives Matter mural
In a surprising reversal, a Santa Clara Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit from a group of Palo Alto police officers who claimed that the city had harassed them by failing to remove certain images in a “BLACK LIVES MATTER” mural that was painted in front of City Hall in 2020.
Air District extends Spare the Air Alert through Thursday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended Wednesday’s Spare the Air Alert for smog through Thursday. The district said Wednesday it expects air quality to again be unhealthy for another day. “Very high inland temperatures in the 100’s and weak afternoon sea breeze, along with motor vehicle exhaust, will continue to create elevated concentrations of ozone, or smog,” the district said in a statement. Spare the Air Alerts are issued when ozone pollution is forecast to reach unhealthy levels. Ozone can cause throat irritation, congestion and chest pain. It can trigger asthma, inflame the lining of the lungs […]
Stuffed bagels are now in Campbell, featuring Asian-inspired flavors
Los Angeles’s stuffed bagel craze has finally worked its way up north to Campbell – now, with an Asian twist. Recently popularized by Calic Bagel after taste tests and at-home recreations went viral on TikTok in April, these bagels are partially cut, stuffed with a cream cheese filling, then dunked into flavored butter and baked for extra crispness.
UPDATE: Silicon Valley water agency delays decision to fine homeless people
The penalization of homeless people living along regional waterways appears to be less imminent after leaders of Santa Clara County’s largest water agency delayed a policy on penalties and fines for later this year.
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Cooking demo: ‘Mumbai Modern’
The Mountain View Library hosts a conversation and live virtual cooking demo with local cookbook author, Amisha Dodhia Gurbani, who will show attendees how to prepare her recipe for Pav Bhaji Sliders with a Carrot Salad from her cookbook, “Mumbai Modern.” Go to mountainview.libcal.com.
Families: Stories and Songs with Rhea and her Rescue Dogs
The Palo Alto Children’s Library hosts Rhea Sampson and her two rescue dogs. Sampson is the author of the book “Saving Travis,” all about her journey rescuing one of her dogs. This presentation features a reading of her book, a talk about good pet care and a sing-a-long. Go to paloalto.bibliocommons.com.
TOMORROW
Jazz: Tierney Sutton and Tamir Hendelman
Stanford Jazz Festival presents singer Tierney Sutton and pianist Tamir Hendelman perform a tribute to the songs of summer featuring standards by the Bergmans, Mercer, Legrand and others. Go to stanfordjazz.org.
Stage: ‘Chaplin and Keaton on the Set of Limelight’
The Pear Theatre presents a world premiere of a show set behind the scenes of one of Charles Chaplins later films, where he has cast fellow silent film star Buster Keaton. The two disagree on the fundamental role the arts should play in difficult times. Go to thepear.vbotickets.com.
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