City Sidelines - July 29

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Palo Alto temple holds Obon Festival this weekend

by Sophie Stid The Palo Alto Buddhist Temple will celebrate the Obon Festival for the 62nd time this weekend. Events begin Saturday (July 31) at 5 p.m. with a musical performance by members of the temple. They continue on Sunday, concluding with a traditional Bon Odori dance in the evening.

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Salinas' Obon Festival draws thousands

Salinas resident Kathryn Silva is fascinated with all things Japanese.

Honey, bagoong make bonsai trees beautiful

Bagoong (fish paste), honey and the Internet. Believe it, but this seemingly unlikely combination has been instrumental in creating the countrys best bonsai.