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Woodsiders object to rezoning land for multi-family housing 

Residents and even council members, commenting as private citizens, converged on an April 3 Woodside Planning Commission study session to speak their minds on changes to zoning and design standards associated for proposed multi-family housing sites part of the town’s eight-year housing plan.

Sheriff’s Office investigating reported robbery in North Fair Oaks early Friday

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a robbery that occurred early Friday morning in the census-designated place of North Fair Oaks.

Portola Valley author Mike Trigg out with second novel ‘Burner’

Portola Valley author Mike Trigg’s second novel, “Burner,” is a thriller set in San Francisco. He discusses the book April 18 at Books Inc. Palo Alto.

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Where to celebrate Earth Day on the Peninsula

Celebrate the Earth and learn how to help take care of the planet at these local events.

Arts briefs: Tony Furtado, ‘The Skin of Our Teeth,’ family art activities and more

This week, Americana musician Tony Furtado plays Redwood City, Los Altos Stage Company presents “The Skin of Our Teeth” and Cubberley Artist Studio Program and Cantor Arts Center both hold events. Plus, “Threading the Past” at Museum of American Heritage; Manchester Collective at Stanford Live; and on April 18, 3rd Thursday brings eight bands to California Avenue.

Californians get hacked all the time. The state’s top cybersecurity job is vacant

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The Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest is now open for submissions!

Anyone who lives, works, or studies between Redwood City and Los Altos can submit entries. Learn more about the contest and submit your work by May 10th. > LEARN MORE

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TODAY

Talk: David Henry Hwang
Celebrated playwright and Stanford University alumnus David Henry Hwang is Stanford’s 2024 Rathbun Visiting Fellow. He delivers a lecture on a meaningful life in historic Memorial Church. Go to orsl.stanford.edu.

Music: John Rybak + Friends
John Rybak + Friends play blues, jazz and roots at Freewheel Brewing Company. Go to facebook.com/events/942232136950181.

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Music: Rock the Dock
Redwood City’s Rock the Dock weekly concert series features classic rock with E Ticket. Go to redwoodcity.org.

Exhibit: ‘Essential Workers of the Past’ San Mateo County History Museum hosts an exhibit of late 19th- and early 20th-century photographs that highlight the grocery store workers, construction crews and first responders who made life in early San Mateo County possible. Go to historysmc.org.

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Palo Alto Citywide Yard Sale, June 1, 2024

The City of Palo Alto and Palo Alto Online coordinate this event to encourage reuse. Reusing — whether you donate, buy, or sell — is one of the best ways to reduce waste, keep usable stuff out of the landfill, conserve our natural resources, and reduce our carbon footprint. Registration will begin in April. >LEARN MORE


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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...