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Dead mountain lion found in Portola Valley
A dead mountain lion was found in Portola Valley near Portola Road and Willowbrook Drive on Jan. 13.
CPUC approves plan to require frequent inspections of PG&E’s safety practices
The California Public Utilities Commission moved forward Thursday, Jan. 16, with a plan to implement frequent safety evaluations for the state’s major utility companies as part of a broader effort to prevent wildfires and gas leaks.
Peninsula rock duo Effie Zilch celebrates ‘Multitudes’ with a concert at the Guild Theatre
Effie Zilch marks the release of their new album, “Multitudes,” with a Jan. 24 show at The Guild Theatre. Proceeds will benefit L.A. fire relief.
Zero-Proof Cocktails for Dry January
We’ve Tasted. You Decide.
Arts briefs: Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ, ‘Noises Off,’ author Schuyler Bailar and more
This week, catch concerts with Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ & Blood Moon Orchestra, Jerry’s Middle Finger and jazz drummer Jeff Minniweather; see everything on stage go wrong in the farce “Noises Off;” catch the Stanford Theatre’s newest program; and hear from author Schuyler Bailar.
Exploring Community Center: Arts, parks, a ‘magic’ forest — and a meerkat named Paul
Dotted with parks, tennis courts, a children’s library and even a zoo, Palo Alto’s Community Center neighborhood has it all, making it a sought-after area for families.
In wake of LA fires, Board of Supes studying fire preparedness in San Mateo County
Supervisors looking to boost readiness for fire emergency in county.
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Art: ‘Livien Yin: Thirsty’
The Cantor Arts Center hosts the first solo exhibition by artist Livien Yin. The show features new and recent paintings. Taking inspiration from historical photographs, and also often using friends as models, Yin’s work draws parallels between past and present.
Stage: ‘Noises Off’
Palo Alto Players presents the classic show-within-a-show about a ragtag theater troupe’s comically disastrous production of a farce, in which lines and cues are forgotten or mixed up and personal relationships spill onto the stage.
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Community: Camera Drive
Ladera Community Church is collecting no-longer-used-but-in-good-condition digital or film cameras to donate to Eastside College Preparatory School in East Palo Alto for use in the school’s photography program.
Outdoors: Flyway Trail Walk
Park rangers lead a walk along the New Flyway Trail. Participants can discover wildlife from a 360 degree view at the Ravenswood Unit of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Menlo Park.
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