‘Aurora’ art piece will light Palo Alto skies starting Nov. 16
On Saturday, Nov. 16, Aurora — an art piece created by Charles Gadeken that originally debuted at Burning Man in 2011 — will finally be lit in front of Palo Alto’s City Hall.
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‘Trekkies’ flock to Burlingame for Star Trek Convention
The Hyatt Regency in Burlingame hosted Creation Entertainment’s Official Star Trek Convention from Nov. 8 to 10.
San Mateo election will shape city’s leadership for the next four years
Parcel taxes and bond measures will be decided in San Mateo’s municipal election on Nov. 5, while infrastructure issues and business concerns are the focus of the city council elections.
Palo Alto residents share thoughts on sale, possible closure of Hamilton Avenue post office
Palo Alto residents have expressed a wide range of opinions and sentiments regarding the possible closure of the city’s iconic, 70-year-old post office on Hamilton Avenue.
Redwood City to elect three City Council members
On Nov. 5, Redwood City will elect three City Council members. Two council members are up for re-election, and one is being termed out, leaving an open seat.
Hundreds of Palo Alto residents celebrate Day of the Dead with song, dance and art
For the city’s fifth annual Day of the Dead — or “Dia de los Muertos” — celebration, a folkloric dance group was among those who participated at last Sunday’s event, dedicated to showcasing Mexican heritage.
Halloween festivities take center stage at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital held its annual “Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail” Thursday for hundreds of children, including current and former patients, and their families and friends.
Redwood City families enjoy a ‘spooktakular’ Halloween
On Saturday, families in Redwood City were treated to a “Spooktakular” Halloween carnival at the Red Morton Community Center.
Halloween celebrations on the Peninsula draw costume-clad crowds
From Redwood City to Menlo Park, various cities across the Peninsula celebrated this year’s Halloween holiday on the days leading up to Oct. 31.