The Almanac - The Almanac
Nation’s maternal health crisis among human rights issues highlighted by Peninsula film festival. “American Delivery,” a film about maternal healthcare in the U.S., is among 60 documentaries exploring human rights issues at the United Nations Association Film Festival, taking place Oct. 17-27 on the Peninsula and beyond.
Caltrain releases new electric train service schedule - The Almanac
Aug 26, 2024 · Caltrain released its new electric train service schedule on Monday, introducing a new numbering system and more frequent train stops that will begin on Sept. 21. The electric trains, which have been in the works for decades, went public on Aug. 10 and Caltrain has since begun incorporating more and more into rotation until they slowly replace ...
Peninsula record label ushered in a ‘new age’ for music
Sep 5, 2024 · The independent label, often classified as one of the first to feature “New Age” music, would go on to international acclaim, winning 27 gold and platinum records, but it had a humble — and local — origin. Will Ackerman, founder of Windham Hill, began his musical journey playing guitar around the Stanford campus.
Atherton Police Department warns of email scams that use photos …
Sep 17, 2024 · The Atherton Police Department sent out a news bulletin warning of a new email scam that has been reported by several residents of Atherton.. According to Atherton police, residents have reported receiving emails claiming that malware has been downloaded onto their computers, allowing the sender of the email to access …
‘Mayor of the Tenderloin’ comes to Books Inc. Palo Alto
Sep 16, 2024 · Seymour’s journey is chronicled in San Francisco journalist and author Alison Owings’ “Mayor of the Tenderloin” and both Seymour and Owings will be at Books Inc. in Palo Alto on Sept. 17 to celebrate the new book. San Francisco journalist and author Alison Owings will be at Books Inc. Palo Alto on Sept. 17, joined by Del Seymour, whose ...
A Redwood City woman’s next big adventure: a cheese truck …
Aug 28, 2024 · Large Marge’s second pop-up will be Italian themed and held on Sept. 14 at The BottleShop in Redwood City from 1-4 p.m. Expect cheese sold in blocks, crackers, jarred vegetables, cured meats, candies and cookies. “All the kinds of things that you would expect to find in Italy when you’re on vacation,” Georgette said.
Menlo Park City Council establishes subcommittee to address …
Sep 11, 2024 · The council voted 3-0 to create an ad hoc subcommittee consisting of Mayor Cecilia Taylor and Vice Mayor Drew Combs to address homelessness in the city and to cooperate with San Mateo County efforts to tackle homelessness. Council members Jen Wolosin and Maria Doerr were absent. The subcommittee will discuss the scope of the city’s ...
Woodside-based equine therapy facility is changing lives
Sep 12, 2024 · The National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy in Woodside is healing adults, children and families through building relationships with horses. The center provides occupational therapy, mental health support, adaptive riding, horsemanship and special education. “It’s a place that allows people to grow and heal at their own pace,” said ...
Where Atherton stands in its housing element update process
May 7, 2024 · The town of Atherton has been embroiled in a drawn-out and contentious housing element update process since 2022. The state has not approved the town’s housing plans for 2023 through 2031. At present, the town is still working with residents and HCD to identify potential sites for multifamily housing and finalize revisions to the town’s ...
Former teacher faces nearly seven years in prison for sex acts with ...
Nov 1, 2019 · A former teacher charged with engaging in sex acts with a minor pleaded no contest to several charges on Wednesday, Oct. 30, according to San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe. Redwood City resident Dawn Giannini, 50, faces up to six years and eight months in prison, according to the DA’s office.