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Cat tests positive for bird flu in Half Moon Bay

A case of H5N1 — known as bird flu — was detected in a domestic stray cat in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County reported on Feb. 6. This is the first case of bird flu reported outside of chickens in the county.

Peninsula Libraries hold convention for young writers this weekend

The 10th annual Young Adult Novelists Convention features 13 authors who will be on hand for Q&A sessions, panel discussions and book signings on Feb. 8 at the Redwood City Public Library.

El Comal opens in Los Altos, specializing in dishes from Oaxaca and Yucatán

Contractor Jaime Valle’s latest construction project is his most personal yet – it’s his debut restaurant, and it showcases flavors from his heritage. El Comal, named after a type of flat and round griddle dating back to the 6th century B.C., offers all-day dining featuring cuisine from Oaxaca and Yucatán.

Arts briefs: Del McCoury Band, Renée Fleming and more

This weekend, classic bluegrass comes to the The Guild with the Del McCoury Band, singer-songwriter Kate Lamont returns to Feldman’s Books and acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming performs a multimedia concert at Stanford Live. Plus, artist James Ong shows colorful abstracts in Los Altos.

Community briefs: Apply to be ambassador to Menlo Park’s sister city, commission openings

In this week’s Community briefs, apply to be ambassador to Menlo Park’s sister city, 5v5 tournament and more.

Palo Alto Art Center finds the common threads between tech and textiles

“Cut from the Same Cloth” is a wide-ranging group show that weaves together the many connections between one of the oldest of handcrafts and newer technology. The show is on view through April 6.

Menlo Park could revisit reopening parts of Santa Cruz Avenue closed to traffic

Should the stretch of Santa Cruz Avenue that has been closed to vehicle traffic since […]

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Angela Swartz was The Almanac's editor from 2023 until 2025. She joined The Almanac as a reporter in 2018. She previously reported on youth and education, and the towns of Atherton, Portola Valley and...