Express: Today's news and events in Mountain View

2 PM Monday, March 9, 2015

Top Stories from the Mountain View Voice staff

Caltrain fatality identified as Palo Alto teen
A 15-year-old Palo Alto student was killed by a train on the railroad tracks south of Churchill Aven... (Monday, 9:55 AM)

State's unemployment rate drops to 6.9 percent
California's unemployment rate dropped to 6.9 percent in January as the number of people unemployed ... (Saturday, 4:36 PM)

Community has passionate discussion about design of Stieper Park
In a community meeting last week, residents made a strong case that a new park on the Stieper family... (Monday, 1:59 PM)

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Today's events (March 9)

'The Lady Onstage' by Erin Bregman
This Rough Reading event will offer an intimate reading of Erin Bergman's new play "The Lady Onstage," which is still in draft form. The event is offered by the Playwrights Foundation in partnership with the National Center for New Plays at Stanford University. March 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Pay what you can. Roble Theater, 324 Santa Theresa St., Stanford.

POST Lecture Series: Dan Barber
The Peninsula Open Space Trust lecture series will continue with a talk by Dan Barber, the chef of Blue Hill and director of a nonprofit farm and education center. He tackled issues of food and agricultural policy in his recently published book "The Third Plate." March 9, 8-10 p.m. $22. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View.

Simple Sewing: Zip-up pencil case
This Simple Sewing event for sewers of all levels will instruct participants in how to put a zipper in a small pouch. Space is limited, and registration is required. March 9, 7-8 p.m. Free. Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View.

Tomorrow'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.

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