Express: Suspected car thief arrested; New water-use restrictions; MV to become a 'Human Rights' city?

2 PM Thursday, March 19, 2015

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Push made for MV to become a "human rights city"
Sometime this year, the City Council is expected to discuss the possibility of Mountain View being d... (Thursday, 11:22 AM)

Suspected car thief arrested
Police arrested a Gilroy man this week after he was seen in Mountain View pushing a broken-down vehi... (Thursday, 11:12 AM)

State sets new water restrictions for urban areas
California's State Water Resources Control Board voted unanimously Tuesday to impose new mandatory ... (Wednesday, 4:35 PM)

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Today's events (March 19)

'FIA Formula E Racing: Drive the Future'
The Computer History Museum will welcome Alejandro Agag, CEO of a new racing series for electric cars, who will speak about Formula E Racing and how it can serve as a catalyst for research and development of electric vehicles in general. Registration is requested. March 19, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View.

Author Jack Bishop on 'The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook'
Jack Bishop, editorial director and tasting lab expert for America's Test Kitchen on PBS, will discuss his latest book, "The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook: A Fresh Guide to Eating Well with 700 Foolproof Recipes." March 19, 7 p.m. Free. Books Inc., 301 Castro St., Mountain View.

linkAges TimeBank orientation
This event will introduce community members to linkAges TimeBank, a neighborhood service-exchange network that enables people to share interests and skills and help one another. March 19, 6-7 p.m. Free. Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View.

Tomorrow's events (March 20)

'Orchards'
For one week only, the Foothill College Theatre Arts Program will present a production called "Orchards," composed of six one-act plays inspired by Anton Chekhov short stories. March 19, 7:30 p.m.; March 20 and 21, 8 p.m.; March 22, 2 p.m. $14 adult; $12 student, senior; $3 parking. Foothill College, Lohman Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.

Lunch with the League
At the League of Women Voters of Los Altos and Mountain View's March luncheon, Marc Sidel, Hidden Villa's deputy director of development, will discuss the importance of the nonprofit's efforts to share humanity's rural past with all generations. March 20, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $27. Ristorante Bella Vita, 376 First St., Los Altos.

Robot Coding Party
This family event will allow students in grades two to five to play with robots while learning the principles of coding. Activities include Dash & Dot races and other competitions. Snacks and cake will be on hand. March 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $35. Duveneck Elementary School, 705 Alester Ave., Palo Alto.

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