Seeing history through a jazz perspective
This special multimedia report — “The Life and Times of Mr. Frank Fisher” — examines the historic context in which Frank Fisher lived and the musical moments he remembers most.
History
Berlin Wall pieces stand in heart of Mountain View
Twenty-four years after the Berlin Wall fell, two pieces of the wall now stand before the Mountain View Public Library on view for all. In this podcast, hear voices from the November dedication ceremony.
Smaller Sentinel cloned tree marks a piece of San Jose history (VIDEO)
The 100-foot-tall California sycamore, “Sentinel,” was believed to be at least 200 years old when it was cut down in 2000 due to disease. In January, San Jose planted a clone of the Sentinel tree in History Park.
Historic tree stands in the way of Palo Alto high-speed rail
The El Palo Alto historic tree may threaten the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s plans to construct the high-speed rail line. Widening the tracks puts the tree in jeopardy.