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It’s electrifying: Caltrain celebrates a historic switch
With revenues slumping, ridership sluggish and a fiscal cliff on the horizon, this may seem like an odd time for Caltrain to throw a joyful bash. But this weekend, the rail corridor will be buzzing with celebration as the transit agency fully rolls out its electric fleet.
Unions address vote of no confidence against sheriff’s chief of staff
The unions alleged that Sheriff’s Office administration engaged in unfair labor practices such as imposing a policy that required deputies to work 24 hours of overtime each pay period.
Go ‘Dancing in the Streets’ this month at 3rdThursday in Palo Alto
“Dancing in the Streets” is the theme for the Sept. 19 edition of Palo Alto’s monthly 3rdThursday event, featuring dance performances, live music and more.
A home seller’s guide to navigating new real estate commission rules
In light of new real estate commission rules that went into effect in August, the National Association of Realtors has created a resource guide to help home sellers understand the new process and options available for offering compensation.
‘Superman of the Bay Area jazz scene’ Kenny Washington to perform in Palo Alto
New Orleans-raised, Bay Area-based jazz vocalist Kenny Washington performs at Meyhouse in Palo Alto on Sept. 19.
6 myths about California crime as voters weigh ballot measure on drugs, retail theft
Worries about retail theft and fentanyl deaths shaped a November ballot measure that would toughen some criminal penalties. Here are the facts about California crime trends.
‘Eating is healing’: Kitchen Therapy, a Japanese cafe specializing in hakko, opens in San Bruno
Hakko: It’s the Japanese word for fermentation and the focus of a new cafe in San Bruno. Hakko has dual purposes, enhancing taste with its savory umami flavor and improving gut health with its probiotic properties.
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TODAY
Art: Lunchtime curator talk
Curator Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander leads a special highlights tour of the exhibtion “Livien Yin: Thirsty.” Go to events.stanford.edu.
Workshop: Youth Financial Workshop Series
Peninsula Family Service hosts a six-week workshop to empower teens to navigate the complex financial landscape of adulthood, ensuring they have the tools and resources to thrive and face financial challenges head-on. For ages 13-20. Go to peninsulafamilyservice.org.
TOMORROW
Community: Redwood City Oktoberfest
Redwood City hosts its 10th annual Oktoberfest celebration, with German beer and cuisine, games, contests, music and exciting dancing. Go to redwoodcity.org.
Music: Gaby Castro
Folk singer-songwriter Gaby Castro performs at Little Green A Plant Bar. Go to littlegreenaplantbar.com.
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