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Community weighs in on oversight and accountability at San Mateo Sheriff’s Office
The San Mateo County Independent Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff’s Office met on Wednesday to address the fallout from a scathing investigative report that accuses Sheriff Christina Corpus of abuses of power, retaliation and ethical violations.
Redwood City business tax on track for change after 16 years
Redwood City’s proposal to modernize its business license tax has passed with overwhelming support, garnering 83.75% of votes in favor, according to semi-official results from the San Mateo County Elections Office.
Burglaries reported across Portola Valley, Woodside and Ladera
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office reported there were four home burglaries in Portola Valley, Woodside and Ladera in late October and November.
Arts briefs: Bernstein, Horvitz & Singleton, Soji Odukogbe, Dave Eggers and more
This weekend, catch a residency with jazz luminaries in Palo Alto, plus concerts with Nigerian musician Soji Odukogbe, performer Chrysi Nanou and Cuban Jazz Quartet; lend a hand with habitat restoration at Cooley Landing, get a novella signed by author Dave Eggers and tour a cemetery where many locals of note are buried, including Steve Jobs.
New report reveals skyrocketing rates of Islamophobia on state’s college campuses
Since the Oct. 7, 2023 attack that sparked the Israel-Hamas war, Muslim students on college campuses throughout California have endured surging rates of Islamophobia, according to a 2024 Campus Climate Report released by the Council on American-Islamic Relations California, or CAIR-CA.
California lets defendants challenge racism in court. Few have succeeded
A Garrison Project and CalMatters analysis of the Racial Justice Act found about a dozen successful cases in which judges took action on racial bias in the legal process.
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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.
Art: ‘Celebrations’
The Main Gallery presents a group show highlighting works by its member artists in a variety of media. A reception takes place Dec. 14, 5–7 p.m.
TOMORROW
Music: The Cheeseballs
Dance band The Cheeseballs play a variety of music, from 1960s Motown classics to ’80s new wave in a show at Club Fox.
Talk: ‘Dude, Where’s My Flying Car’
Hiller Aviation Museum hosts a conversation and book-signing with longtime automotive and aviation aficionados Charlie Vogelheim and Tim Jackson who discuss an all-new industry that’s readying the launch of modern short-range flying machines that will serve as Urban Air Mobility (UAM).
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