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‘Never forget, be ready’: Remembering 9/11, 25 years later
It’s been 25 years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, killed thousands, leveled New York City’s iconic Twin Towers and damaged the Pentagon in Washington D.C. While the attacks were carried out on the East Coast, the shockwaves sent ripples across the globe. The effects are still being felt on the Peninsula.
Julie Makinen named Embarcadero Media publisher and CEO
Julie Makinen, a veteran news executive who was inspired to pursue a career in journalism after interning at the Palo Alto Weekly while attending Stanford, will become the CEO and publisher of the Weekly and The Almanac’s parent nonprofit Embarcadero Media Foundation, foundation board chair Bill Johnson announced today.
Man accused in fatal assault pleads not guilty in death of his Menlo Park friend
A suspect charged with involuntary manslaughter in an attack that killed a 52-year-old man last week in East Palo Alto pleaded not guilty at his arraignment.
Parent group calls for Sequoia high school district superintendent to be fired
A small group of parents in the Sequoia Union High School District gathered at a press conference to call for the removal of its superintendent on Sept. 9.
Fall arts preview: A week-by-week guide
What’s coming up in music, theater, art shows and author events this season on the Peninsula
What’s up this week: Author Casey Gerald, a chic French ballet, family-friendly concert and more
This week, author Casey Gerald and “The Great Refusal” at Kepler’s; a rootin’ tootin’ family concert in Redwood City, art on skateboard decks and more.
Community briefs: Eagle Scouts honored, gratitude for Bob Lutticken
In Community Briefs this week, longtime Lutticken’s owner is honored by youth sports leagues and seven new Eagle Scouts will be honored in Portola Valley.
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