Express: Today's news and events in Mountain View

2 PM Thursday, September 4, 2014

Top Stories from the Mountain View Voice staff

Crime briefs: Walmart theft, McDonald's disturbance and woman groped
A man with prior conviction gets caught stealing again, a disturbance at McDonald's ends in an arres... (Thursday, 1:19 PM)

Housing, transportation are top issues for council candidates
In a crowded City Council race, Mountain View's nine candidates are already busy introducing themsel... (Thursday, 10:35 AM)

2.9 earthquake hits Ladera
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake hit Ladera along the San Andreas Fault Wednesday evening around 8:24 p.m.... (Thursday, 7:53 AM)

Mountain View's Art & Wine festival this weekend
Celebrating its 43rd year, the Mountain View Art & Wine Festival returns to Castro Street this weeke... (Wednesday, 3:34 PM)

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Today's events (September 4)

'The Great American Trailer Park Musical'
The Los Altos Stage Company will put on several performances of "The Great American Trailer Park Musical." Set in a mobile home community called Armadillo Acres, the campy musical involves a young stripper, an agoraphobic housewife and a tollbooth collector. Wednesday-Sunday, Sept. 4-28, 8 p.m. $18-$36. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos.

Author John Scalzi on 'Lock In'
A Hugo Award-winner, author John Scalzi will come to Books Inc. to share his latest book, a near-future thriller called "Lock In." Sept. 4, 7 p.m. Free. Books Inc., 301 Castro St., Mountain View.

Tomorrow's events (September 5)

'Java with Jerry' in Los Altos
State Senator Jerry Hill will hold a public event with coffee where he will discuss legislative issues affecting the community. Hill will provide the coffee. Sept. 5, 9-10 a.m. Free. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos.

Moonlight Run and Walk
A unique experience, these 5K and 10K runs and 5K walk will take place under the moon along the levees at the Palo Alto Baylands. Music, sponsor booths and other activities will be on hand. The event helps to raise money for the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund. Sept. 5, 7 p.m. $35 adult; $25 youth ages 6-12; free for children age 5 and under. Palo Alto Baylands, 1900 Geng Road, Palo Alto.

Richard Bostrom solo exhibit
Gallery 9 in Los Altos will mount an exhibit of wood sculpture and abstract paintings by Bay Area artist Richard Bostrom. An artist reception will be held on Sept. 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2-27, Tuesday-Saturday 11-5 p.m.; Sunday noon-4 p.m. Free. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos.

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Tonight: council candidate forum on housing and transportation
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City seeks minimum wage comments
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Council candidate Unangst's ballot designation challenged
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