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Teachers question hiring process for interim East Palo Alto Academy principal
Teachers say the district superintendent subverted a search committee’s hiring process for East Palo Alto Academy’s new principal, choosing a candidate not considered by the committee, they told the Sequoia Union High School District governing board during an April 24 meeting.
Menlo Park takes first steps toward building pedestrian and bicycle railroad undercrossing near Middle Avenue
During its meeting on May 7, the Menlo Park City Council unanimously…
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Encinal Avenue railroad crossing will be closed for maintenance
Traffic crosses the train tracks at Ravenswood Avenue during the…
Community briefs: Portola Valley Horse Fair, Atherton ADU workshop
In this week’s community briefs, find out about upcoming local…
Obituaries: Local residents who died recently
Local residents who died recently include Maxine Hoffland Tucker and…
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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.
Arts briefs: Smuin Ballet’s ‘Tupelo Tornado,’ Nicholas Kristof, Frost Music & Arts Festival and more
This week sees Smuin Ballet’s world premiere of an Elvis-inspired piece; Pulitzer-winning author Nicholas Kristof at Kepler’s Books; a new puppet musical at Stanford Theater Laboratory; Frost Music & Arts Festival with headliner Blxst. Plus, indie rockers SUSTO at The Guild; salsa with Cien Mil Mangos; and local authors Jorge Argueta and Elizabeth Gomez’s new…
American diner Jack’s Prime is relocating and reopening as Maverick Jack’s San Mateo
After 15 years in San Mateo, modern American diner Jack’s Prime is moving – just down the street to The Villa. The new location of Jack’s Prime, formerly Polynesian restaurant Tokemoana’s, will be renamed Maverick Jack’s San Mateo and will keep its menu (think burgers, fries, salads and sundaes) and ambiance (modernized retro ‘50s) while introducing…
It’s wine time: Elleary Wine opens in Los Altos and a² debuts in San Mateo
Here are the stories behind two new wine bars along the Peninsula that aim to foster conversations and introduce you to your new favorite wines.
Acoustic guitar virtuoso Pierre Bensusan plays Club Fox
Pierre Bensusan, the French-Algerian composer and acoustic guitar virtuoso, comes to Redwood City May 14 as part of his current North American tour to perform his world-music blend of traditional, jazz and pop.
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Inside the fast-paced world of Peninsula Roller Derby
The Burlingame-based roller derby team embraces diversity, fun and full-contact hits. Our visual journalists captured the scene at recent practices.
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Summer-garden prepping tips: How to get your trees in shape before warmer temperatures set in
With summer only a month away, now is the time…
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California’s staggering budget deficit squashes hundreds of bills
In summary The state’s multibillion-dollar shortfall shapes which spending bills…