Tech-engineering high school being built in Menlo Park

The Sequoia Union High School District has begun construction on a new $51 million public high school focusing on technology, innovation, design and engineering in eastern Menlo Park. The TIDE academy is set to open with 100 ninth graders in fall 2019. When fully enrolled, it is expected to serve 400 students from southern San Mateo County. It will be the first new district-run high school built in the East Palo Alto-Belle Haven area in 60 years. Since Sequoia closed its Ravenswood High campus in East Palo Alto in the late 1970s, most high school students east of Bayshore have been bused to schools across the freeway. The 45,000-square-foot building at 150 Jefferson Drive will have flexible learning spaces, including a makerspace shop, a coding lab and a design lab and a green roof. The campus is funded by proceeds from voter-approved bonds. The district also will apply for state bond funds.

New superintendent takes over in Sequoia High School District

Mary E. Streshly will take over Saturday as superintendent of the Sequoia Union High School District. She succeeds James Lianides, who is retiring. Streshly, who has been assistant superintendent for educational services in the Campbell Union High School District, was selected from among 40 applicants following a nationwide search. She has worked as a teacher, coach and administrator, and has served in Half Moon Bay, San Francisco and Southern California as well as at the Sequoia’s District’s Sequoia High School. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of California-Berkeley, a master’s from San Diego State University, and a doctorate from San Francisco State University. She will earn $240,500 annually, with a 2.5 percent annual pay increase with a satisfactory review. The district serves 9,000 students in four comprehensive high schools, Middle College, one charter school and one continuation school, all in southern San Mateo County.

City of San Carlos Public Safety Fair

National Night Out Returns August 1st

6/22/2017 National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. The City of San Carlos encourages all residents to participate in this unique community event! National Night Out is a wonderful way to meet neighbors you may not know, and form stronger connections with those you already do. In addition, residents have a chance to meet and get to know the men and women of the San Carlos Police and Fire Departments who serve our community.

Home Is Where The Heart Is

What We Can All Do For Fire Safety

Follow the Guidelines We should all follow the guidelines found in this brochure. In most cases these guidelines are part of the Uniform Fire Code. These codes are law. These codes are intended to help prevent fires from starting and protect your home in the event of a fire. It is very important to understand that by following these codes you give the firefighter a better chance of saving your home. The Fire Department has put together this brochure so that you can greatly increase the chance of your home surviving a major fire. Other Fire Safety Tips for You and Your Family Install and maintain smoke detectors. Install a chimney spark arrestor to prevent roof fires. Practice a home fire escape plan. Keep lighters and matches out of the reach of children. Don't use fireworks. They are illegal in the areas served by the San Carlos Fire Department. Be fire smart, practice fire safety.

Where to Celebrate 4th of July

http://thedailynews.ca.newsmemory.com/ Where to celebrate the 4th of July with friends BY JOHN ORR Daily News Staff Writer Independence Day is Tuesday, with celebrations planned in many places on the Peninsula. A list: Los Altos ■ Glorious Fourth Celebration, Shoup Park, 400 University Avenue. Music, food, games and more, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/LosAltos4th Los Altos Hills ■ Ninth annual parade steps off at 10 a.m. from Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road. Parade ends at Gardner Bullis School, where there will be beverages and watermelon. No fossilfueled vehicles or horses. For more information, call Sarah Robustelli at 650947-2518 or email srobustelli@ losaltoshills.ca.gov. Menlo Park ■ Parade starts at 11:45 a.m. on Santa Cruz Avenue and goes to Burgess Park. Decorate a bike, trike, wagon, golf cart or float to be part of it. ■ Celebration noon to 2:30 p.m. at Burgess Park, with music, games and more. Free admission but $7 for activities. Buy wristbands in advance at Arrillaga Family Gymnasium, 600 Alma. Burgess Park is at 701 Laurel St. For more information, call 650-330- 2200. Mountain View ■ Shoreline Lake is offering barbecue meals for sale from 11:30 a.m. till 6 p.m. Rental watercraft are available for viewing fireworks; call 650-965-7474. Picnic baskets available for pre-order by calling 650-965-1745. ■ Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, with San Francisco Symphony, at Shoreline Amphitheatre. 8 p.m. Includes tribute to 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love by Nicole Lizee with vocalist Storm Large; also, music by John Williams and patriotic music. Conductor Edwin Outwater. $16-$139. livenation.com Palo Alto ■ 35th annual Summer Festival and Chili Cook-off. Noon to 5 p.m. at Mitchell Park, 600 East Meadow Drive. Music, dancing, children’s activities, food vendors, and more. For more information, visit http:// www. cityofpaloalto. org/gov/depts/csd/events/ chilicookoff.asp or call 650329-2350. Redwood City ■ Pancake Breakfast, Marshall Street Fire Station, 7:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. ■ 5K race starts at 8 a.m. downtown. http:// www.paraderun.org/ ■ Parade steps off at 10 a.m. downtown ■ Festival begins at 1 p.m. on Hamilton Street downtown ■ Tribal Blues Band, 7-9:15 p.m. at Port of Redwood City. Food trucks. ■ Fireworks at about 9:30 p.m. Public viewing area along the waterfront off Seaport Court. Come early for very limited parking at Marina and Portside. No alcohol, no pets, no barbecues. Bring a blanket. For more information, visit http://www.parade.org/ Twins, Chase and Blake Affrunti, 6, represent the Santa Clara Valley T-Bird Club in the annual Fourth of July parade in Redwood City in 2013. It is considered the largest Independence Day parade in Northern California. Gary Reyes/Bay Area News Group Friday, 06/30/2017 Pag.A12Copyright Terms and Terms of Use