Express: School task force balks at major decisions; LASD bond plans up in the air; Carjacking suspects caught in Sunnyvale

2 PM Thursday, March 12, 2015

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Measure N plans still up in the air
Anyone looking for a definitive answer on how the Los Altos School District plans to spend $150 mill... (Thursday, 11:15 AM)

Carjacking suspects arrested in Sunnyvale
Two men were arrested this morning after allegedly stealing a car at gunpoint in San Jose, then lead... (Thursday, 11:02 AM)

Task force balks on school facilities issue
Calling the entire process rushed and saying they lacked critical information, members of the Mounta... (Thursday, 10:39 AM)

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Today's events (March 12)

'Fur, Feathers & Fins'
The Pacific Art League will hold an exhibit of 70 pieces of art, ranging from traditional to contemporary, that focus on the theme of animals. The exhibit is juried by Bradley Platz and will benefit The Peninsula Humane Society and the SPCA, with donations collected at the gallery. An opening reception will be held on March 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, March 6-26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Pacific Art League, 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto.

Author Elliott Ackerman on 'Green on Blue'
Elliott Ackerman, who served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, will speak in conversation with Stanford University lecturer Anthony Marra about Ackerman's new book "Green on Blue," which portrays a rural family in Afghanistan when their world gets turned upside down. March 12, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.

Sci-fi panel: Matt Richtel, Andy Weir and Mira Grant
In celebration of the release of Matt Richtel's book "The Doomsday Equation," Books Inc. will hold a panel discussion about science fiction and the creative process with Richtel, Andy Weir and Mira Grant (Seanan Maguire). March 12, 7 p.m. Free. Books Inc., 301 Castro St., Mountain View.

Tomorrow's events (March 13)

'She Who Tells a Story'
The Cantor Arts Center will offer an exhibit called "She Who Tells a Story: Women Photographers from Iran and the Arab World," introducing 12 photographers' work that spans from photojournalism to fine art. Wednesday-Monday, Jan. 28-May 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday til 8 p.m. Free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford.

Crittenden Musical: 'Alice in Wonderland Jr.'
Crittenden Middle School students will put on a production of "Alice in Wonderland Jr.," an adaptation of the original works by Lewis Carroll and the 1951 Disney film. March 13 and 14, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $10 adult; $8 child. Crittenden Middle School, 1701 Rock St., Mountain View.

Peninsula Astronomical Society meeting
At the next meeting of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, Dr. Sarah Kernasovskiy of Stanford University will give a free public talk on "Cosmic Microwave Background Polarization and Life at the South Pole." The observatory will be open after the meeting until 11 p.m., weather permitting. Attendees should park in lot 6. March 13, 7:30-9 p.m. Free; $3 parking. Foothill College, Room 5015, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.

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