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Mak said she’s had the dogs photographed twice and plans several more as they age. “The dogs are definitely our children,� she said. The photo sessions Mak and others seek usually take an hour or so, the photographers said, and their prices vary. McKenna charges $500 for a consultation and session, and Teti’s sessions fetch $175. Fusaro, whose packages start at $350, has come up with some go-to spots for dogs’ different personalities. An outdoor pooch heads to a hiking trail, a couch potato gets a sofa and an active dog frolics on a beach with a ball.

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Q: How has the housing affordability crisis affected your hometown?. A: Eugene and Helen — my parents — bought their 4-bedroom, 2-bath house for $99 down and $99 a month for 30 years. Now, if you could rent an apartment, it would probably cost you $2,500. And I think my house in Sundale Manor is probably worth $950,000. The affordability is just outrageous. Modest-income folks have been pushed out. I remember Brookvale, in the northern part of Fremont, was predominately teachers. I remember all of the teachers were buying houses there. Now, on a teacher’s salary, you’d have to not eat for four years and not pay taxes just for the down payment, and you couldn’t afford your mortgage.

McCall’s works include imaginary compilations as well as real scenes from her recent travels in Europe, primarily in Greece and Venice, A reception for the show will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m, on Jan 4, The show will continue through Jan, 27, Gallery 9 is at 143 Main St., Los Altos, Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m, Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon-4 p.m, Sundays, Call 650-941-7969 or go to www.gallery9losaltos.com, A special “show and tell� about the punk music scene will be held on Jan, 13, Recan Dinapoli and fellow collectors who loaned artifacts ballet boxes stickers • ballerina • tutu • designgardenia • leotard • pointe shoes • barre • exercise • practice • class • class on display will be joined by Celia Beatts and others of punk movement, both past and present..

• The Silicon Valley Water Conservation Awards Coalition is seeking applications and nominations for businesses, organizations, agencies and individuals that have excelled in water use efficiency. Applications and nominations are due Feb. 3 and more information is available at www.waterawards.org. The Awards Ceremony will be held on World Water Day, March 22. • Palo Alto Mayor Greg Scharff will deliver the annual State of the City address at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 at Hana Haus, 456 University Ave. in downtown Palo Alto. The Palo Alto City Council elected Scharff as mayor and Councilwomen Liz Kniss as vice mayor for 2017 during its first council meeting of the year on Jan. 3.