• A tenant dispute in February 2014 also drew the attention of police. Almena was reportedly cited for battery, and another man was arrested, but no charges came out of the encounter. Officers didn’t enter the building. • On Jan. 13, 2015, Almena was arrested on suspicion on possession of stolen property at the warehouse. According an Alameda County Sheriff’s Office probable-cause document, a woman named Farrah Dalal flagged down a passing Alameda sheriff’s deputy and said Almena had stolen her trailer and she had tracked it to the 31st Avenue site.

Contra Costa Christian Theater and Center Stage began producing shows together during the past year and now have a new name, Crosslight Theater, The conjoined companies are currently presenting black baby shoe, toddler ballet slipper, bootie crib shoe, flower girl shoe, baby girls ballet flat, wedding, special occasion, a lighthearted holiday show with music by the incredibly creative Barrett Lindsay Steiner and Steven Shore, and script by Dona Foreman, The show features Santa, the Elves and Santa’s Reindeer, It runs Dec, 12-14, at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts, Call 925-943-SHOW (925-943-7469) or go to www.lesherartscenter.org..

Danville Art & Wine Stroll: 6-9 p.m. April 26, Downtown Danville and Danville Livery. An evening of art appreciation, wine tasting, small bites, live music and trolley rides. $15-$35. http://bit.ly/2FZZ101. Clayton Art and Wine Festival: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 28 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 29, downtown Clayton. The festival offers a wide selection of offerings from California wineries and breweries. Also includes: Kiddieland and Teen Zone, live music and food court. http://bit.ly/2EqViYy. 13th annual Maritime Day: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 28, San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Featuring: Charles Parsons Ships of the World exhibit gallery with 24 model ships handcrafted by expert model-maker Charles Parsons (1917-2004). Children will be invited to use wood, corks and paper to design their own model ships. Free. www.historysmc.org.

Sculpture should inspire, entertain, uplift and provoke, says Middlebrook, who has recently retired from teaching at SJSU, And his pieces decidedly fill that bill, His concepts are often environmentally inspired–a lament for the harm we’ve done the universe black baby shoe, toddler ballet slipper, bootie crib shoe, flower girl shoe, baby girls ballet flat, wedding, special occasion, and a cry to reverse that damage, For example, the sculpture “Golden Opportunity Lost” is his reaction to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, It looks like a parachute aloft, with an egg shape at its apex, Don’t worry that you can’t see the egg, You’ll find it as part of another sculpture in a different area of the grounds..

In the Artist’s Studio: The second in an exhibition series that invites visitors to experience a virtual studio visit of local artists features Los Gatos-based artist David Middlebrook. Visitors to the exhibition will see Middlebrook’s sculpture, view art-making tools and personal items, and photographs of private studio spaces. Through Oct. 21; museum hours are Wednesday, 1-5 p.m., and Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m-5 p.m. New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. $6-$10. 408-354-2646, numulosgatos.org.