It's National Zoo Keeper Week, but that's not a reason to take your little one to see the family-friendly movie. Maybe it is, but why not see some real-life zoo keepers in action at Coyote Point? CuriOdyssey will be shining the light on animal care professionals and the vital roles they play in animal care, conservation and education. The Meet the Keeper program is every day this week at 11 a.m. For more information go to www.curiodyssey.org.
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Looking for a little help at the pump? The Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance provides a one-time $25 gas allowance to families who carpool to school with at least two children from two different households at least two times per week. Check out commute.org or go directly to the form at http://bit.ly/oMFBmq.
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The Bay Area Council is urging the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to form a regional coalition to lead high-speed rail planning in the Bay Area. The council wants the coalition to act as a singular voice for concerns related to the rail project in the Bay Area that would provide input during the planning process of the project. The coalition would organize the local agencies affected by the development of high-speed rail, as proposed by the council. There is no word yet from MTC, however, whether this approach will be taken in the future.
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San Mateo-based Calabazas Creek Research is concerned proposed legislation in the House of Representatives will greatly reduce its funding to develop new technologies. House Bill 1425 proposes changes to the Small Business Innovation Research Program that would pull about $1 billion in funding in research and development grants for small businesses. Calabazas received nearly $900,000 in grants last year from the U.S. Department of Energy and developed new technology with it called Controlled Porosity Reservoir Cathodes, used in the medical and welding industries, among others. Calabazas is concerned the legislation will favor venture capital-backed companies and change the small business program from being merit-based to politically charged. The bill currently awaits a vote on the House floor.
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh will be at the grand opening of the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in San Bruno Monday night. He will talk about upcoming plans for the season and show his support for the local nonprofit. The event takes place at 6 p.m. and is located at 1600 El Camino Real.
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It's not quite the dog days yet, but residents of Sunrise Assisted Living in San Mateo will be delivering homemade dog treats to the Peninsula Humane Society 1 p.m. Wednesday. The field trip is an activity of the facility's memory care neighborhood and residents made and packaged treats for animals at the shelter. Future trips of about a few times a month are also in the works.
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Why not just post your own comment saying that, Rajiv?
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