February 29, 2024


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Special interest money boosts Dixon in Congress campaign

Special interest groups have injected more than $2 million into the competitive race to succeed U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, with more than half of the largess flowing to Portola Valley resident and Marine Corps veteran Peter Dixon.

Rain, chilly temps and gusty winds start Thursday

The National Weather Service forecast for the greater San Francisco Bay Area for Thursday calls for up to 90% chance of rain with breeze.

Country musician Sofia Claire brings Italian summers and American dreams to the stage

Both the Italian and California countryside figure in the music of Redwood City country singer-songwriter Sofia Claire, who performs March 1 at Club Fox.

Woodside council approves contract to install solar panels on Town Hall and Independence Hall

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More burglaries reported in Atherton

There were break-ins at two homes in Atherton on Feb. 27, the latest in a string of burglaries in town in the last month.

Proposed fire mitigation ordinance worries Woodside, Portola Valley residents

Residents in Woodside, Portola Valley and surrounding communities understand the need to guard against wildfires given the high-vegetation area in which they live.

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Author event: ‘The Forest Man’ reading
Silicon Valley Reads hosts a virtual event with author Anne Matheson reading from her book “The Forest Man,” a true story about Jadav Payeng who planted a whole forest. The book is geared for readers in second through fourth grade. Go to siliconvalleyreads.org.

Exhibit: Black History Museum The Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center features 22,000 square feet of exhibits that highlight the many contributions of African Americans throughout history. The museum hosts events throughout Black History Month. Go to hoskinsblackhistorymuseum.org.

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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.

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.


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Angela Swartz was The Almanac's editor from 2023 until 2025. She joined The Almanac as a reporter in 2018. She previously reported on youth and education, and the towns of Atherton, Portola Valley and...