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Mountain View moves forward with tax measure for November ballot
With early polling results indicating that Mountain View is headed in the right direction, the city is planning to put a revenue measure on the ballot this November to help fund some of its biggest projects.
West Nile virus detected in dead bird in Menlo Park, Vector Control District urges residents to dump standing water
West Nile virus has been detected in a dead bird in Menlo Park, according to a May 15 press release from the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District. The district is encouraging residents to dump all standing water in their yards to prevent mosquito problems around their homes.
Ex-San Jose mayor criticizes Democratic Party after it endorses rival
After losing his party’s endorsement by a single vote, congressional candidate Sam Liccardo is taking aim at the California Democratic Party.
Should California doctors report domestic abuse to police? Here’s how physician lawmakers voted
Should doctors be required by law to notify police immediately if they suspect a patient is the victim of domestic violence? That question divided three physicians holding seats in the California Assembly when it came up for a vote this week.
How a layoff, a library and a laser cutter led one Redwood City artist down a new path
Redwood City artist Jason Newblanc never tried to market his creative wares until a recent twist of fate: After a long career in tech, he was laid off last January and decided to dedicate himself to his art full time.
7 questions with PACO Music Director Scott Krijnen
We caught up with Scott Krijnen as he winds up his first season as the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra’s music director. On May 18, he’ll conduct a concert by the group’s senior ensemble that includes a piece key to his own growth as a musician and a concerto based on blues, hip-hop and speed metal.
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Stage: ‘Catch Me If You Can’
Upstage Theater presents a musical comedy based on the film and the true story of precocious teenager Frank Abagnale, Jr. who poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer, forges millions of dollars worth of checks and lives the high life, till he has to go on the run from the FBI. Go to tickets.mvcpa.com.
Art: ‘Golden Horizons’
Gallery 9 presents “Golden Horizons,” paintings that draw inspiration from the landscapes that define the Golden State by Ragini Prasad. Opening reception: First Friday, May 3, 5-8 p.m. Go to gallery9losaltos.com.
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Garden: Cutting and Seed Exchange
The California Native Plant Society hosts a cutting and seed exchange at the Peninsula Conservation Center, offering the opportunity to share and receive seeds and cuttings of native plants. The diverse offerings range from easy-to-grow to hard-to-find. Go to cnps-scv.org.
Concert: Ozomatli
L.A.’s Ozomatli brings its unique blend of rock with salsa, jazz, hip-hop, funk and reggae to The Guild. DJ Cutso opens. Go to guildtheatre.com.
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