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Firefighters extinguish house fire in Menlo Park
A house fire erupted at a single-family home on Morey Drive in Menlo Park on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 12.
Peninsula Women’s Chorus holiday concert highlights ‘hope’
The chorus celebrates the theme of hope with a holiday concert that includes the premiere of new arrangement of a piece celebrating the holiday Noche Buena. Performances take place Dec. 13 in Palo Alto and Dec. 14 in Santa Clara.
Arts briefs: Tres Souls, ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ local music showcases, a Hanukkah special and more
This week brings holiday cheer in just about every musical form, from a bilingual Latin holiday show with Tres Souls to Stanford Jazz Workshop’s annual tradition of performing “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
Portola Valley council selects Judith Hasko as new mayor
The Portola Valley Town Council voted Vice Mayor Judith Hasko as the new mayor and Council member Craig Taylor as vice mayor for 2025 on Dec. 11.
Rain and gusty winds expected over the weekend
The Bay Area is in for a wet weekend, when a storm is forecast to bring rain, gusty winds and possible flooding to some parts of the region.
Community briefs: Register for rec classes, photos with Santa for $5
Learn about upcoming events on the Midpeninsula.
From San Jose to D.C.: How Sam Liccardo is getting ready
Add one more person to the list of employers feeling the Bay Area’s cost of living pains: An incoming Silicon Valley congressman looking for legislative staff and office space.
House Speaker Emerita Pelosi hospitalized during overseas trip in Luxembourg
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, has been hospitalized after being injured during an overseas trip in Luxembourg, her office confirmed Friday.
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Holiday: Atherton Tree Lighting
The town of Atherton hosts a celebration and tree lighting.
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.
TOMORROW
Art: Gallery House Holiday Reception
Gallery House hosts its second Friday artist reception for its latest show, “In the Moment,” a group show in a variety of media by the cooperative gallery’s member artists. featuring works by over 20 Bay Area artists.
Dance: Ramon Moreno School of Ballet Nutcracker
Students of the Ramon Moreno School of Ballet perform a traditional production.
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