Express: Two-day spike in theft, burglaries across town

2 PM Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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Spike in thefts, burglaries across town
Dispersed incidents of car, store and home burglaries hit Mountain View early last week, as suspects... (Wednesday, 1:07 PM)

LASD board members call it quits
Two board members at the Los Altos School District are leaving on a high note this year. Following a... (Wednesday, 1:07 PM)

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Today's events (August 20)

'Sympathy for the Devil: Satan, Sin and the Underworld'
As Jackson Pollock�s painting "Lucifer" comes to Stanford�s Anderson Collection, this exhibit will explore the visual history of the devil and his realm from the 16th to the 20th century. Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. 20-Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays til 8 p.m. (starting Sept. 21, the center will also be open Mondays). Free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford.

'Water by the Spoonful'
TheatreWorks will put on a production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, "Water by the Spoonful," a story about a community of strangers who find refuge in an online chat room. Tuesday-Saturday, Aug. 20-Sept. 14, see website for specific times and dates. $19-$74. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View.

ESL Conversation Club
Those learning or improving English speaking skills are invited to come practice at club meetings with casual conversation and friendly company. All levels are welcome, no registration required. Wednesdays, year-round, 5-6 p.m. Free. Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View.

Tomorrow's events (August 21)

'Replace Your Lawn with Drought-Tolerant California Natives'
Alex von Feldt will give a talk presenting no-lawn landscaping styles and ideas, as well as offering tips on choosing appropriate plants and watering more efficiently. Aug. 21, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View.

'War of the Worlds'
This Stanford Repertory Theater production will re-create Orson Welles' 1938 radio broadcast of H.G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds," which tricked some listeners into believing there was an alien invasion. Aug. 14-Aug. 23, Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. $25 general; $15 student/senior. Old Union, Nitery Theater, 520 Lasuen Mall, Stanford.

linkAges TimeBank orientation
Red Rock Coffee will host linkAges for an orientation on TimeBanking. Community members will learn how this model of sharing skills and services works, as well as create their own service offers and requests. Aug. 21, 6-7 p.m. Free. Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View.

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First 49er game a test for new downtown parking program
While the new Levi's stadium was nearly filled to capacity for its first 49er game there on Sunday, ...

Mosquito fogging scheduled for tomorrow night
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Candidates see housing crisis solutions in North Bayshore
If their support for a new residential neighborhood north of Highway 101 is any indication, Mountain...

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