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Downtown Redwood City comes alive with color and culture for Día de los Muertos
Downtown Redwood City was alive with colorful sugar skulls, marigolds, music, costumes, and cheers as thousands gathered to celebrate Día de los Muertos on Nov. 3.
The Man Who Hated Army Rations
Zim’s was founded in San Francisco by Art Zimmerman, who returned home from World War II determined to get the taste of K rations out of his mouth.
All ears: Tune in to these 8 noncommercial Peninsula radio stations
From jazz to news to noise, there’s something for everyone on Silicon Valley’s airwaves.
Stanford Graduate Workers Union votes to authorize strike
Members of the Stanford Graduate Workers Union, which is currently in talks with Stanford University to reach its first contract, have voted to authorize a strike. The strike authorization vote, which concluded on Wednesday, Nov. 6, passed with 89.3%, a clear majority of 2,317 votes, according to Fletcher Chapin, a member of the union’s bargaining committee.
Jefferson Starship comes to Menlo Park on tour marking 50th anniversary
Iconic Bay Area rock band Jefferson Starship is 50 this year. We caught up with founding member David Freiberg and lead vocalist Cathy Richardson to talk about the band’s roots and its evolution.
Author Nina Sharma pens book personal and political in equal measure
Author Nina Sharma was in town recently to discuss her debut essay collection, “The Way You Make Me Feel: Love In Black And Brown,” about her own real-life love story.
Pet of the Week: Nutmeg
Nutmeg is looking for someone who has some experience with his species and can provide him with enough space to roam and graze safely as he grows.
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Community: Día de los Muertos Altar Display
The San Mateo County History Museum and Casa Círculo Cultural host a Festival of Altars paying tribute to departed loved ones. The altars will be on display through Nov. 8 and the museum is offering free admission for visitors on Friday.
Local singer-songwriter Hannah McDonald plays original rock, soul and folk music at Little Green a Plant Bar.
TOMORROW
Families: Zoppé Italian Family Circus
This one-ring circus honors old-world Italian traditions. Starring Nino the Clown, the circus is driven by a central story that features acrobatic feats, equestrian showmanship clowning and audience participation.
Music: Paul Steward
Singer, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and award-winning artist Paul Steward plays a mix of classic blues, R&B and Native American music, with modern pop styles at the Belle Haven Library.
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