Express: Mountain View schools not expected to reopen in the fall; SF supervisors defend refusal to support Caltrain sales tax

2 PM Thursday, July 16, 2020 Support Local Journalism Today's Express is sponsored by Stanford Federal Credit Union Top Stories from the Mountain View Voice staff Mountain View schools not expected to reopen in the fall for in-person instruction by Kate Bradshaw and Kevin Forestieri Two of Mountain View's local school districts are not planning to have students return to the classroom for in-person instruction in the fall, at least not right away, citing safety concerns and a worrying increase in COVID-19 cases. Read More » San Francisco supervisors defend refusal to support Caltrain sales tax by Bay City News Service San Francisco supervisors Shamann Walton and Aaron Peskin on Wednesday stood by their refusal to support asking voters in November to support a sales tax for Caltrain, though the move seemed to threaten the rail system's future. Read More » Coronavirus central: Santa Clara County total climbs past 7K by Embarcadero Media staff The coronavirus continues to take its toll on the Midpeninsula. On Thursday, Santa Clara County reported 7,046 cases and 176 deaths; San Mateo County had 4,333 cases and 114 deaths as of Wednesday. Read More » Air district asks employers to 'cut the commute' by expanding remote work options by Bay City News Service The Bay Area Air Quality Management District along with Santa Clara County asked employers to sign a pledge that extends teleworking for workers after shelter-in-place orders are eased. Read More » Arts Online video series revisits favorites from Smuin Ballet���s repertoire Smuin Contemporary Ballet is sharing some treasures from its repertoire in a free virtual performance series, Hump Day Ballets. Read More » Peninsula Foodist Mountain View resident starts nonprofit to support hungry families and restaurants by Elena Kadvany A longtime Mountain View resident has founded a new nonprofit she hopes will kill two birds with one stone: feeding local families in need while supporting struggling restaurants. Read More » For more top stories, go to the Mountain View Voice Home Page » Best Bets This week's events Today's events (July 16) Talk: Resilient Trees for a New Climate Canopy hosts a webinar on planning for climate change in choosing which trees to plant in local communities, including turning to trees that do better in warmer climates. Today, July 16, 10 a.m. Go to canopy.org. Youth: Henna Inspired Art Bay Area teaching artist, Rachel Anne Palacios will teach teens traditional mehndi and practice henna inspired art designs. For grades 4-12. Today, July 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Go to menlopark.org. Tomorrow's events (July 17) Performance: Music@Menlo Kickoff Co-Artistic Directors Wu Han and David Finckel host the Music@Menlo festival���s opening event, with new music from special guests and an overview of the three weeks of online musical events to come. Tomorrow, July 17, 5pm. Go to musicatmenlo.org. Talk: Birds of Bear Creek Redwoods Peninsula Open Space Trust, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory present a webinar about birds in Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve. Tomorrow, July 17, noon. Go to facebook.com. For more hot picks, go to the Community Calendar » Town Square Mountain View's Online Gathering Place Should the state investigate local police shootings? California rethinks its resistance If this state is the nation's laboratory for progressive laws, why has it been unable to keep the police from policing themselves? Read More » Future plans to move Bullis Charter School put on hold as LASD grapples with reopening schools The Los Altos School District is postponing a major decision on where to permanently place Bullis Charter School, citing a need to pause the public process until schools are reopened in the fall. Read More » Local businesses reeling as gyms, hair salons are suddenly forced to again shut down Monday marked a big day for Natalie Nepomuceno, a hairstylist who was finally able to reopen in Mountain View. But it didn't last long, with state health restrictions forcing her to close again after just 48 hours. Read More » For more conversation, go to TownSquare Home Page » View as a Web Page Express is published by the Mountain View Voice. You received Express because you signed up for it or it is included in your membership subscription. We respect your privacy by never sharing, selling or renting our subscriber email addresses. We welcome your story tips, questions or comments. For advertising information, contact our digital media sales manager. Subscribe, unsubscribe or change your e-mail address/preferences Copyright 2020 Embarcadero Media 450 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto CA 94306