Express: City to fine water-wasters; Parents rally around teachers over salary issue

2 PM Thursday, September 18, 2014

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Today's events (September 18)

'Creating Conditions of Discovery & Inquiry in Our Schools'
Authors Lisa Kay Solomon and Warren Berger will lead a conversation about how to teach students important critical thinking and problem-solving skills they will need to succeed in today's job landscape. Sept. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Center for Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View.

Climate Action Survey Forum
The program will share the results of the Climate Action Survey, conducted with 31 cities and both San Mateo and Santa Clara county staff to see what local cities were and are doing to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Sept. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Old Adobe Mountain View, 157 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View.

Tomorrow's events (September 19)

'Big Fish'
The Palo Alto Players will put on a production of "Big Fish," a visually-striking musical that pays tribute to family and the magic of storytelling. Sept. 12-28, Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. $34-$48. Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.

'House and Garden'
This production of Alan Ayckbourn's "House and Garden" will include two comedies taking place simultaneously in two adjacent theaters -- with a shared cast. One follows the Platts as they host an annual May Fete at their English estate, while the other takes place on the same estate's grounds. Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 12-Oct. 5, 8-10:30 p.m. $10-$35. Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave., Mountain View.

CSA Hometown Heroes
At this annual event, Community Service Agency will honor their Hometown Heroes, individuals and businesses who have made philanthropic contributions to the agency and the community. This year's heroes are Sally Lieber; YIPEE!, a program of the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce; and Google. Sept. 19, 7:15-9 a.m. $45. Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View.

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State's 3-foot buffer zone for cyclists takes effect
A new state law requiring motorists to keep a 3-foot buffer zone when overtaking or passing bicyclis...

Council stays the course with office-heavy North Bayshore plan
On Tuesday, City Council members forged ahead with a North Bayshore precise plan that would allow Go...

Yes or No on the LASD Bond?
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