Express: Event Center to shelter families and unhoused during severe weather | Spare the Air alert issued for Monday

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Event Center to shelter homeless during severe winter weather

The San Mateo County Event Center will open its doors to provide shelter to homeless individuals and families during severe winter weather.

49% of California legislature’s members will be women

Monday is a historic day in the California State Legislature: The largest class of women legislators in the state’s history will be sworn in.

Spare the Air Alert issued for Sunday and Monday

Wood burning fires and devices will be prohibited in the Bay Area on Sunday and Monday, after the Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued its first Spare the Air Alert of the winter season on Saturday.

A Ukrainian refugee’s journey to be reunited with her lost cat ends in Redwood City

When Larysa Ivanenko’s son died fighting for Ukraine, her daughter and cats helped her cope with the depression that followed. But when one of her cats, who had traveled from Ukraine to the United States. to be reunited with her, went missing, Ivanenko’s resilience was tested again.

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Performance: Monday Comedy Night
Blue Oak Brewing kicks off the week with a comedy night.

Holidays: Santa at Stanford Shopping Center

Take a photo with Santa and enjoy a variety of holiday festivities at Stanford Shopping Center.

TOMORROW

Art: ‘Life is a Joy – Works Inspired by Tomorrow and Yesterday’
Portola Art Gallery presents oil paintings by Marsha Heimbecker. A reception takes place Dec. 14, 1-4 p.m. and meet the artist at the gallery on Dec. 2, 9 and 14; Jan. 4 and 6, or by appointment.

Holidays at Filoli
The Filoli estate’s gardens and historic mansion are decorated for the holidays, with special activities that include private fire pit rentals with warm drinks on the terrace; holiday tea in the Garden House, behind-the-scenes house tours and wreath-making workshops.

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