Express: Student outcry over ousted drama teacher; Umbrella attack; Bigger water bills on tap

2 PM Tuesday, March 10, 2015

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Drama teacher dropped despite student outcry
Students and parents showed up en masse Monday at the Mountain View-Los Altos school board meeting t... (Tuesday, 1:43 PM)

Water district set for big rate increase, thanks to drought
Calling it the most "severe drought in California's history," the Santa Clara Valley Water District ... (Tuesday, 10:27 AM)

USGS reports 3.1 earthquake in Bay Area
A 3.1-magnitude earthquake was reported this morning in San Leandro, according to the U.S. Geologica... (Tuesday, 10:30 AM)

Man arrested in umbrella attack
Police arrested a man Monday after he allegedly attacked a worker at his apartment complex with an u... (Tuesday, 10:27 AM)

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Today's events (March 10)

'Astronomy for Everyone' with Kevin Manning
Astronomer Kevin Manning will share his excitement about astronomy in this talk covering the scale of the universe, the stars and other celestial features. The event will include hands-on activities and assorted visuals. March 10, 7-9 p.m. Free. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos.

'The Path to Publication' with author Shelly King
Shelly King, author of "The Moment of Everything," will give a talk at BookBuyers called "The Path to Publication: Advice on Releasing Your Writing to the World." March 10, 7:30 p.m. Free. BookBuyers, 317 Castro St., Mountain View.

VTA officials on Bus Rapid Transit proposals
For this month's Technology and Society Committee Luncheon Forum, Public Communication Specialist Ethan Winston and Planner Steven Fisher from the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will describe the project alternatives for the El Camino Real Bus Rapid Transit project and outline the decision process going forward. March 10, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. $12 lunch. Hangen Szechuan Restaurant, 134 Castro St., Mountain View.

Tomorrow's events (March 11)

Adult story time with Grimm and Anderson
This Mountain View Public Library story-time event for grown-ups will feature a librarian reading murder ballads and stories by the brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Anderson. RSVP is optional. March 11, 7 p.m. Free. Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View.

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Now in its third season at Stanford, period-instrument group the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra will perform several pieces by Antonio Vivaldi, led by violin soloist Rachel Podger. March 11, 7:30 p.m. $30-$95. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford.

Zimbabwe Run Poetry Slam
Ellen Clark of The Sustainable Living Foundation will hold a child-friendly poetry slam entitled "Old Tagama had a farm" with her African animal mascots. The event will help to promote the 16th annual Run for Zimbabwe Orphans and Fair on March 22, which seeks to inspires kids to stay fit, create art and help others. March 11, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Know Knew Books, 366 State St., Los Altos.

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