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‘Galloping Horses’: Saratoga Library hosts talk on Chinese artist

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:58:32 GMT

Art talk at libraryThe Saratoga Library is hosting an April 2 talk by Xu Fangfang, the daughter of Xu Beihong (1895-1953), widely known as the father of modern Chinese painting. Famous for his ink brush paintings of galloping horses, Xu Beihong integrated Chinese and Western painting and mentored generations of Chinese artists.Xu Fangfang will introduce her memoir, “Galloping Horses: Artist Xu Beihong and His Family in Mao’s China,” which describes how Xu Beihong’s family and legacy survived the political turbulence from 1949 through 1976.The talk is set for 2-3 p.m. Register at https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events.Relationship inspirationCouples are invited to a seminar and date night on Saturday, April 1, 3-7 p.m., at Saratoga Federated Church.Tori Dabasinskas, LMFT, will be speaking to the power of story in relationship. Through a series of short talks and engaging exercises, couples will learn how they are wired in ways that help or inhibit connections with spouses and ot...

Spring brings music and romance to Peninsula stages

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:58:32 GMT

It’s spring, and love is in the air—and on the stage at Bus Barn Theater, where Los Altos Stage Company will open its production of “Harold and Maude” on April 13.Stanford grad Colin Higgins wrote the 1971 cult film and adapted his script about a quirky May-December romance for the stage a year later.Directed by LASC Executive Artistic Director Gary Landis, the dark romantic comedy features Lillian Bogovich as Maude and Max Mahle as Harold.The show runs through May 7. Tickets are $20-$40 at 650-941-0551 or www.losaltosstage.org.TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s April offering is equally heartfelt but more dramatic. “A Distinct Society” takes place in a quiet library that straddles the United States and Canada and becomes the battlefield for border control during the Muslim travel ban. Written by Kareem Fahmy, it was first presented locally in 2021 as part of the TheatreWorks New Works Festival.The play is directed by TheatreWorks’ Director of New Works Giovanna Sardelli  and presented i...

Crews close Highway 17 for debris removal after storm

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:58:32 GMT

Highway 17 closuresCrews have been working to clear storm debris from Highway 17, and the work will continue through April 7. Several lanes will be closed on the northbound stretch of the highway between Summit Road and the Blossom Hill Road overcrossing next week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Wildfire preparednessAs storms batter California, fire prevention is likely far from residents’ minds. But officials say it’s never too early to prepare for the state’s ever-unpredictable fire season. Next Wednesday, April 5, Santa Clara County Fire is hosting an online course on how to protect your home when wildfires are nearby. The course runs 6:30-8:30 p.m., and an additional session will take place April 17. To register, visit SCCFD.Eventbrite.com.Easter celebrationsGet an early start on Easter celebrations this weekend with events at Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation and Los Gatos High School. LGS Recreation is hosting a watercolor painting class, where participants will create their own Easter cards...

Extra Dumping Weekend at Sunnyvale SMaRT Station

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:58:32 GMT

SMaRT weekendThe Sunnyvale SMaRT Station at 301 Carl Road is holding an Extra Dumping Weekend April 1-2, when Sunnyvale residents can dispose of nonhazardous garbage for no charge from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with proof of residency.Drivers with uncovered loads will be provided a tarp for a $15 fee. Vehicles are limited to a one-ton capacity, and trailers may not exceed 5 feet by 10 feet.Center for disaster responseSunnyvale’s new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is now up and running as a meeting place for staff to coordinate the city’s response in the event of a disaster or other major emergency. EOC staff trains periodically to ensure smooth operations during a disaster; the last training was held March 7.The new EOC is in a 11,000-square-foot building constructed as part of the civic center modernization project. It’s equipped with advanced audio and visual capabilities and other key features. It was designed with environmentally friendly materials to LEED gold standards. Earthq...

Collaborative show is in photographers’ wheelhouse — and in Willow Glen’s

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:58:32 GMT

Sunnyvale portrait photographer Suszi Lurie McFadden sees things how they are, while Palo Alto abstract photographer Brandon Stauffer sees things how they might be. The two shooters have combined their visions for “HumanEssence,” a show at Wheelhouse of Willow Glen in San Jose.“HumanEssence” pairs McFadden’s portraits with Stauffer’s abstract representations of same to illustrate how they can convey the same emotional resonance, and in the hopes that these pairings tell a story that is greater than the sum of its parts.McFadden says that when she proposed the collaboration, “My first thought was that the concept was really unique, but I wasn’t sure how it would work. However, as soon as Brandon and I began brainstorming, I knew we were creating something special.“I absolutely love seeing my portraits paired with Brandon’s abstracts,” she adds. “His art helps me see deeper into my own portraits, and the combinations speak to me in a way that even I didn’t expect.”Stauffer says the sh...

Russia: Drone caused blast far from Ukraine border, 3 hurt

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:58:32 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian authorities said Sunday a drone caused an explosion that injured three people in a town far from the border with Ukraine, but gave no word on the drone’s origin. The explosion occurred Sunday afternoon in the town of Kireyevsk, in the Tula region about 300 kilometers (180 miles) from the border with Ukraine and 175 kilometers (110 miles) south of Moscow. Russia’s state news agency RIA-Novosti cited local authorities as saying the explosion, which damaged some residential buildings, was caused by a drone but did not immediately give further details.The Latvia-based Russian news outlet Meduza reported that the blast left a crater about 15 meters (50 feet) in diameter and five meters deep (16 feet).THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.Ukraine’s government on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to “counter the Kremlin’s nuclear blackmail” after Russian President Vladimir Puti...

Russian authorities say a drone caused an explosion that injured three people far from Ukraine border; no word on origin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:58:32 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities say a drone caused an explosion that injured three people far from Ukraine border; no word on origin.Source

Mauricio Macri anuncia que no será candidato presidencial en las próximas elecciones en Argentina

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:58:32 GMT

(CNN) Español) — El expresidente de Argentina, Mauricio Macri, anunció en un video difundido este domingo en sus redes sociales que no participará en las próximas elecciones presidenciales.“No seré candidato en la próxima elección. Y lo hago convencido de que hay que agrandar el espacio político del cambio que iniciamos”, afirmó Macri en el video.El exmandatario dijo que Argentina está en un estado difícil de reconocer, a la deriva, que millones sienten el miedo de quedarse sin trabajo.En medio de ese análisis, responsabilizó de la situación a que “parte importante -de los ciudadanos- decidieron creer en líderes mesiánicos… terminó siendo muy dañino para el país, desde un poder desproporcionado … Tengo la convicción de que este tiempo oscuro empezó a terminar”, dijo Macri en el video pregrabado.“Los argentinos hemos madurado… no nos vamos a dejar pisotear por el populismo”, acotó el expresidente en referencia a las próximas elecciones.Macri no ofr...

England star Phil Foden misses game after appendix surgery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:58:32 GMT

LONDON (AP) — England player Phil Foden has been ruled out of the European Championship qualifier against Ukraine on Sunday after having his appendix removed hours before kickoff. The Manchester City forward underwent surgery on Sunday morning, the Football Association said. No estimate has been given on how long Foden is expected to be out while he recovers, but he is likely to miss City’s Premier League game against Liverpool next Saturday and could be a doubt for his team’s Champions League quarterfinal first-leg match against Bayern Munich on April 11. England manager Gareth Southgate has not called up a replacement for Foden and is also without the suspended Luke Shaw and Reece James, who withdrew due to a hamstring injury. It leaves Southgate with 20 players to select from against Ukraine at Wembley.England made a winning start to its bid to reach Euro 2024 by beating champions Italy 2-1 on Thursday. ___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twit...

Man dies after car ends up wedged under semi-trailer, Aurora PD says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:58:32 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- A 58-year-old man died after losing control of his vehicle and ending up wedged under a semi-trailer Saturday night on I-225 in Aurora, police said.The Aurora Police Department said around 10:50 p.m., the man was driving a Lexus sedan recklessly while southbound on I-225 near the E. Mississippi Avenue exit. He was driving at a high speed and attempted to pass another vehicle on the right shoulder. Video shows deadly hit-and-run on Federal Boulevard He lost control and drove up the right grass embankment before veering back onto the road and under a semi-trailer, police said.The driver of the semi was not injured.Southbound I-225 was closed for over six hours following the crash but was reopened shortly after 5 a.m.APD said this is the tenth traffic-related death in Aurora this year.