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Top 10 stories of 2024
Here’s a look back at the most-viewed stories over the past 12 months.
Spare the Air day in effect Friday with wood burning ban
A Spare the Air alert has been issued for Friday, banning wood burning in the Bay Area because of a forecast for unhealthy pollution levels, regional air quality officials said.
Tolls on 7 Bay Area bridges, already increasing in January, will again rise through 2030
The regional body that sets toll rates for the Bay Area’s seven state-owned bridges voted this week to raise tolls by another $1.25 to $3 for two-axle vehicles, starting in 2026, introducing a “tiered” tolling rate.
A bouquet of unique still lifes blooms at Palo Alto gallery
With the group show “The Art of Arrangement,” Bryant Street Gallery celebrates four different takes on floral creations. The show is on view through Jan. 31.
From Brazilian to bebop, pianist celebrates his mentor, Vince Guaraldi, in Palo Alto concerts
Longtime Bay Area pianist Larry Vuckovich, the only student of Vince Guaraldi, pays tribute to the piano great in two Dec. 21 shows at Meyhouse.
East Palo Alto council approves new area plan, making way for millions of square feet of development
After four years of council discussion, environmental review and community outreach, the East Palo Alto City Council gave its final stamp approval to an updated version of the city’s Ravenswood Business District/Four Corners Specific Plan at its Dec. 17 meeting.

Hot Picks
TODAY
Hillbarn Theatre stages a musical inspired by the animated film that journeys from the waning Russian Empire to the streets of 1920s Paris in telling the story of a brave young woman named Anya on a quest to uncover the mystery of her past.
Hub RWC’s Holiday Party
The HUB RWC’s Holiday Party features electronic music with Pepe G, Jerrad Keith, Ben Danklin and Moodie G,
TOMORROW
Families: Starlab
Hiller Aviation Museum hosts a show in its Starlab planetarium.
Holiday: Alhambra Christmas Party
The Alhambra Irish House hosts a European Christmas Party that includes buffet style food, live music and dancing.

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