March 1, 2024
Top Stories
Person struck and killed by Caltrain in Atherton
A person was struck and killed near Fair Oaks Lane in Atherton by Caltrain Friday morning, March 1.
Private preschool programs see impacts of transitional kindergarten expansion
Preschools across the Peninsula are seeing fewer students registering after the state began to roll out free universal TK in public schools in 2021.
San Mateo County supervisors raise concerns about AT&T request to drop landline service
AT&T’s recent moves to scrap traditional landlines have generated concern from some Bay Area elected leaders who are hoping to preserve what’s perceived as a vital service in isolated mountain and coastal regions.
Menlo Park council takes up possible pickleball expansion
During its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 27, the City Council delved into recommendations from staff and Parks and Recreation Commission for expanding or enhancing an already robust pickleball program launched in 2020.
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Soul Force: MLK, Jr., The Triple Evils, and American Democracy – March 6, 7:00 p.m.
First in a series of talks on racial injustice in America. Hear Professor Dr. Lerone A. Martin speak on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s beliefs about the threats to democracy from racism, economic exploitation, and militarism. Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. Free Admission. >TICKETS
Runway show closes out Stanford’s inaugural fashion week
Stanford University’s Memorial Church has seen plenty of performances over the years, but on Feb. 22, the campus landmark became the center of something new: Stanford’s first fashion week, organized by Stanford FashionX.
Arts briefs: Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra, Kaki King and Tamar Eisenman and more
This week, Ben Simon returns to the conduct the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra and Kaki King and Tamar Eisenman push the boundaries of the guitar at Stanford Live. Plus author Traci Chee shares her latest work at Linden Tree Books and TheatreWorks is abuzz with the environmental drama “Queen.”
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TODAY
Talk: Stories of Red Cross first responders
Woodside Arts & Culture Committee hosts a talk with Woodside resident and retired Almanac reporter Barbara Wood, who has been a Red Cross volunteer since 2006. Wood shares stories and photos gathered on her more than 35 disaster responses. Go to eventbrite.com.
Concert: Kaki King and Tamar Eisenman
Guitarists King and Eisenman present a new full-length performance piece where guitar movement takes over the entire stage, in which guitarists become dancers, coordinating their whole bodies to perform the rigors of both choreography and composition. Go to live.stanford.edu.
SATURDAY
Author event: Kelly Yang Kepler’s hosts bestselling author Kelly Yang for the release of “Finally Heard,” about three best friends who embark on a journey to conquer the online sphere. The book is a sequel to Yang’s “Finally Seen.” Go to keplers.org.
SUNDAY
Outdoors: Spring wildflower hike
Friends of Edgewood docents lead a spring wildflower hike at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve. The hike will make frequent stops to take a closer look at the wildflowers as well as other interesting plants and animals spotted along the way. Go to eventbrite.com.
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