Express: DA launches investigation into Las Lomitas district | Newsom declares bird flu emergency in CA

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DA launches investigation into Las Lomitas Elementary School District

The San Mateo County District Attorney’s office has launched an investigation into administrators at the Las Lomitas Elementary School District, Chief Deputy Shin-Mee Chang confirmed to this news organization on Wednesday.

Blood, a holiday gift that saves lives

Stanford Blood Center will be offering holiday T-shirts, $20 gift cards and a chance to win a $3,000 grocery gift card through the season to donors at their mobile collection units.

Newsom declares bird flu emergency in CA

While there have been no known cases of human-to-human transmission so far, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday issued an emergency proclamation to combat the spread of the virus.

Holiday Fund: Helping neighbors thrive with literacy

In the late 2010s, volunteers John Schniedwind and Mike Goodkind served a steady flow of adult literacy learners from the local community who spent evenings improving their English through the Menlo Park Public Library’s Project Read program.

Housing market predictions for 2025: The forecast looks bright in Silicon Valley

While their forecasts initially appear to paint a dim picture, they all say that the upcoming year will be a better one for homebuyers and homesellers across the nation, especially those in Silicon Valley.

From Brazilian to bebop, pianist celebrates his mentor, Vince Guaraldi, in Palo Alto concerts

Longtime Bay Area pianist Larry Vuckovich aims to highlight Guaraldi’s other work, in particular his love of Latin rhythms, in a concert paying tribute to Guaraldi and his music Dec. 21 at Meyhouse Palo Alto.

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Concert: The Terrapin Family Band
The Terrapin Family Band, a group inspired by the spirit of the Grateful Dead, returns to The Guild Theatre for its second annual “Grateful Holiday” concert, featuring special guest guitarist and singer Lebo (Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz).

Art: ‘Life is a Joy – Works Inspired by Tomorrow and Yesterday’
Portola Art Gallery presents oil paintings by Marsha Heimbecker. Meet the artist at the gallery Jan. 4 and 6, or by appointment.

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Stage: ‘Anastasia’

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.

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