Here are 10 things I'll take away from this weekend ...

Watch this week's short Bee Scene video report. Learn about Y&T's show tonight at the Fat Cat; and International Guitar Night, Tao Drumming and Swan Lake at Gallo. Click here to check it out. - Bee arts writer Lisa Millegan

Unfortunately, I had two board meetings the same night this week -- Sylvan Union and Salida Union.  Since I can't be in two places at once, I attended the Salida board meeting and followed up the Sylvan meeting by phone Wednesday.

Sylvan's meeting drew about 250 attendees, and a handful of parents and staff who spoke during public comment, Superintendent John Halverson said.  The district has to cut at least $5 million in spending for next school year and officials are considering bumping up kindergarten-through-third-grade class sizes to a maximum of 32 students per teacher, and further reductions in librarians, counseling and music.  Officials have identified about $3.6 million in cuts, Halverson said, but they need more.

I was excited at the opportunity to use "Pepe Le Pew" in the article today on Salida's special board meeting.  If you missed the story, click here.

A few more notes from Tuesday night: