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Redwood City Planning Commission advances two developments
The Redwood City Planning Commission recently backed two developments, including an affordable housing project and a mixed-use commercial complex, which will go before the City Council for review at its April 28 meeting.
San Mateo County Supervisor Speier calls out Corpus’ absence, spending at meeting
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has a lot of issues with Sheriff Christina Corpus, but now they added one more: her spending.
From Filoli to their own backyards, Peninsula bonsai buffs cultivate their craft in the Kusamura Bonsai Club
Buy bonsai and learn how to train your plant at the club’s 65th annual show in Palo Alto April 26-27.
Giveaways, book discounts and author meet and greets: Here’s where to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Silicon Valley
On the Peninsula, the 12th annual event will feature author meet and greets, exclusive merch, discounts, story times and more. Read on to see what festivities to expect at your nearest independent bookstore.
How nepotism allegations and a peeing puppy set the stage for a Bay Area sheriff’s removal
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus won her election as a reformer. Three years later, she could become the first California sheriff to be removed from office by a board of supervisors.
Arts briefs: The Flying Karamazov Brothers, saxophonist Richard Howell, Stay in Bloom festival and more
This week long-running theatrical juggling act The Flying Karamazov Brothers come to Oshman Family JCC; jazz saxophonist Richard Howell plays his signature “bridge music” in Palo Alto; Canadian musician, DJ and producer Dabin’s Stay in Bloom festival returns to Stanford; the Riekes Center holds a fundraiser; and Menlo Park author Dorsey Nunn discusses his memoir “What Kind of Bird Can’t Fly?”
Cañada College students debut fashion show focused on environmental sustainability
About 30 students created 50 looks for the show. Some walked the runway in their own designs, while others had fellow students volunteer as models.
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