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High surf, heavy rain, and winds expected as Christmas approaches
A high surf warning is in effect through noon Tuesday, with breaking waves of 30 to 35 feet and up to 40 feet at Mavericks. Rough seas, rip currents, sneaker waves, and coastal flooding are expected.
Holiday Fund: Bringing Families Home connects people with rapid rehousing program
Bringing Families Home is a new state-funded program within StarVista’s Differential Response Program aimed at helping families at risk of homelessness who are working with San Mateo County’s Children and Family Services to maintain stable housing.
Community briefs: New art display at Atherton Town Hall, no print issue on Dec. 27
Find out about local happenings.
Filoli draws thousands for holiday light displays
A historic estate on the Peninsula has become a popular Bay Area destination for experiencing holiday festivities and twinkling light displays.
Guest opinion: Affordable housing: Rebuilding hope for the Bay Area
A guest opinion by a local student.
Bonta offers legal support and warns of potential scams targeting immigrants
State Attorney General Rob Bonta issued further guidance this week to immigrants in California about their rights under state and federal law and offered new model policies for public institutions like courts, hospitals and schools.

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TODAY
Holidays at Filoli
The Filoli estate’s gardens and historic mansion are decorated for the holidays, with special activities that include private fire pit rentals with warm drinks on the terrace; holiday tea in the Garden House, behind-the-scenes house tours and wreath-making workshops.
Performance: Monday Comedy Night
Blue Oak Brewing kicks off the week with a comedy night.
TOMORROW
Art: ‘Celebrations’
The Main Gallery presents a group show highlighting works by its member artists in a variety of media.
Holidays: Santa at Stanford Shopping Center
Take a photo with Santa and enjoy a variety of holiday festivities at Stanford Shopping Center.
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