<body><div><p>*|DATE:F j, Y|*</p><h2>Las Lomitas superintendent announces retirement</h2><p>Las Lomitas Elementary School District Superintendent Beth Polito announced she will be retiring at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Her five-year tenure as superintendent of LLESD will end on Aug. 30, 2025, according to a district announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 16, obtained by The Almanac.</p><h2>Go green at 3rdThursday’s ‘Sustainability Fun Fair’ in Palo Alto</h2><p>For its October edition,Palo Alto’s monthly free live music event has the theme of “Sustainability Fun Fair,” with live music up and down California Avenue, along with green activities, crafts and more.</p><p>Nation’s maternal health crisis among human rights issues highlighted by Peninsula film festival</p><p>“American Delivery,” a film about maternal healthcare in the U.S., is among 60 documentaries exploring human rights issues at the United Nations Association Film Festival, taking place Oct. 17-27 on the Peninsula and beyond.</p><h2>Menlo Park man booked for attempted murder after attack with golf club</h2><p>Palo Alto police have arrested a Menlo Park resident who they said struck another man in the head with a golf club on Monday afternoon near a creek embankment, causing a significant head injury, police said.</p><h2>Letters to the editor: Letters in support of and against MPCSD’s Measure U</h2><p>As the election approaches, read letters to the editor for and against Menlo Park school district’s bond measure.</p><p>‘Palo Alto Design’ showcases influence of city’s tech culture on design and architecture</p><p>For anyone who’s ever been curious about the creative process that goes into the design and construction of some of those eye-catching homes and buildings that line the streetscapes of Palo Alto, here’s your chance.</p><p>Atherton Police and Sheriff’s Office warn of ‘concerning trend’ of jewelry theft scams targeting elderly residents</p><p>In separate statements, the Atherton Police Department and the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office warned residents of jewelry theft scams.</p><h2>Hot Picks</h2><p><b>TODAY</b></p><p>The 27th annual United Nations Association Film Festival holds screenings of 60 short and feature documentary films focused on human rights. Through Oct. 27 at venues in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Stanford and San Francisco.</p><p>Stage: ‘Wait Until Dark’</p><p>Hillbarn Theatre presents a thriller about a blind woman who becomes the target of a group of ruthless criminals searching for a mysterious doll filled with contraband. She must use her wits and courage to outmaneuver her dangerous adversaries.</p><p><b>TOMORROW</b></p><p>In association with San Francisco’s Litquake Festival, Feldman’s Books hosts authors and scholars exploring how literature addresses the complexities of war and peace. Guests include Tobias Wolff, Polina Barskova, Ulia Gosart, Patrick Hunt and Jessica Semaan, plus musical guests Effie Zilch.</p><p>1980s New Wave band Modern English plays The Guild Theatre, with opener Alain Whyte.</p><p><i>Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved.</i></p><p>*|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|*</p><p>Our mailing address is:</p><p>*|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|*</p><p>You can update your preferences and manage your groups, or if you really never want to hear from us again, including other emails from us you may have signed up for, you can totally unsubscribe from this list.</p></div></body>

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Las Lomitas Elementary School District Superintendent Beth Polito announced she will be retiring at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Her five-year tenure as superintendent of LLESD will end on Aug. 30, 2025, according to a district announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 16, obtained by The Almanac. Go green at...