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WWW.SERENOGROUP.COM/ONEPERCENT PALO ALTO // LOS ALTOS // SARATOGA // LOS GATOS // LOS GATOS NORTHPOINT WILLOW GLEN // WESTSIDE SANTA CRUZ // SANTA CRUZ // APTOS UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis As Palo Alto picks next mayor, all eyes on Kniss Political veteran is under state investigation issues — housing — and has gener- will be sworn in as Palo Alto’s she would not accept developers’ but could assume central chair on City Council ally opposed policies that restrict mayor while also facing a state contributions but later reversed development. A strong supporter Fair Political Practices Commis- this decision. And though several by Gennady Sheyner of various “healthy city” initiatives, sion (FPPC) probe over her failure developers who gave her money o become a Palo Alto may- council chooses its mayor and vice including efforts to reduce car idling to report a series of developers’ told the Weekly (or indicated in or, a City Council member mayor for 2018. A political veteran and a registration system for tobacco contribution before the November their filings) that they had given T typically has to meet two who twice held the position during retailers, she often found herself in 2016 election. In addition, she had her cash well before the Nov. 8, requirements: a vice mayoral her prior council stint, Kniss served alliance with Councilwoman Karen failed to list the occupations of 18 2016, election, she did not report term in the prior year and an abil- as vice mayor in 2017, a year in Holman, a colleague with staunchly contributors to her campaign, list- these $1,000-or-more contribu- ity to get along with colleagues. which her side of the council’s po- residentialist views. ing them as “unknown.” tions within 24 hours of receiv- Given these traditions, Liz Kniss litical divide held a majority. Yet her potential ascendancy to During the 2016 campaign — ing them, as required by state law. is the odds-on favorite to win the Kniss has been a leading advocate the mayor’s chair is also unusual her 10th run for an elected of- honor next Monday, when the on one of the council’s most pressing in another respect. If elected, she fice — Kniss had initially said (continued on page 7)

HOLIDAY FUND Giving youth a voice Nonprofit encourages students to express their inner lives, in good company by Fiona Kelliher

n slam poetry, the hands Scholars Union and Gunn Poetry speak as much as the mouth. Slam Club, and all programming I As Crystal Trevillion stood in aims to foster real vulnerability, front of a crowd of students and Executive Director Carolyn Di- families in Palo Alto Art Center, govich said. her hands moved between In the past, this has her head and stomach, at meant supporting students one point beating the air as they’ve voiced their in a curled fist. Trevillion stress and the pain caused had just returned to Gunn by turmoil in the commu-

Veronica Weber Veronica High School after months nity. While these themes of leukemia treatment, and are still important, Digov- her poem painted pictures ich said that YSO is mak- of what it felt like to be ing a concerted effort to bald, surrounded by machines and include people who aren’t always Pearl Moy reaches up high to return the ball while playing pickleball with Helen Carroll, left, at desperate to breathe outside a hos- heard from, in particular students the Mitchell Park tennis courts on Jan. 4. pital room. of color, students with disabilities Audience members cried. Ran- and LGBTQ students. dom strangers came up to hug her. And students like Trevillion, RECREATION For the first time, Trevillion said, whose experiences may be unique people began sharing their own in myriad ways. family’s cancer stories with her. “We really don’t hear the voice “What you write — other people of our student body if we don’t New pickleball courts planned relate to,” she said. “It’s also good have all the voices involved and for me because I’m like, ‘Oh, I’m engaged,” Digovich said. “Those for Mitchell Park not alone.’” voices have been critical in help- Trevillion performed her slam ing us understand what students’ Palo Alto officials look to cement sport’s growing stature poem at a 2015 grand gallery open- lives are about.” by Gennady Sheyner ing for Youth Speaks Out (YSO), a YSO was one of just two organi- program that has operated at Gunn zations to receive $20,000 from the ust about every morning for players. Now mostly retired, at existing parks and recreation and Palo Alto High School since Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund the past three weeks, Kathy she said she has played golf for facilities. City officials estimate 2011. Originally born as a response this year. The backing has sup- J Danaher has headed to more than 20 years but is now that more than 300 people come to the local teen suicide clusters, ported programming that aims, in Mitchell Park to partake in Palo turning her back on that sport to Mitchell Park every week. YSO offers avenues for students to part, to deepen YSO’s roots in mi- Alto’s hottest craze: pickleball. because of pickleball. Now, Palo Alto is preparing express their inner lives and build nority communities and continue The sport, a paddle-and-ball “One reason the sport is catch- to put this plan into action. Un- communities through art. partnerships from past years. Mar- contest that combines the struc- ing on is because it’s so welcom- der a proposal recently unveiled The nonprofit works with teach- shall Jones, a slam poet from Los ture of doubles tennis, the scor- ing,” Danaher said. “Anyone who by the Community Services ers to create a safe and inclusive Angeles who collaborated with ing system of Ping-Pong and is interested is encouraged to Department, three of the seven environment, build curricula for Trevillion’s class, will return this the social elements of golf, has come in, and we’ll give you a pad- tennis courts at Mitchell Park specific projects and host artists year to facilitate workshops; in the prompted hundreds of players dle and teach you how to play.” would be permanently restriped within semester-long classes. Par- spring, a local organization called to make the daily pilgrimage Pickelball’s growing clout has for pickleball use. To partially ticipating “YSO classes” — which Outlet that supports LGBTQ youth to the tennis courts, where tem- not gone unnoticed at City Hall, offset the loss, the city would remain within the PAUSD system will also engage students. This will porary markings establish the where the City Council recently consider building a new tennis while interfacing with the organi- mark YSO’s third year collaborat- pickleball peripheries. passed a special proclamation in court at Mitchell Park where a zation — have included photogra- ing with the mental health group Danaher describes pickleball honor of pickleball and adopted a handball wall currently stands. phy, painting, ceramics, journalism Youth Minds Advocacy, which as the ultimate inclusive sport: new parks master plan that men- That wall would be relocated and creative writing, among others. has previously hosted student art a senior-friendly game that also tions pickleball as a sport that the YSO also collaborates with after- welcomes younger and faster city should try to accommodate (continued on page 8) school clubs such as the Black (continued on page 8)

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BUSINESS As College Terrace Market closes, community asks: What’s next? Council members, residents say more must be done to ensure success of next grocer by Sue Dremann Liz Kniss Cory Wolbach Eric Filseth ollege Terrace Market’s Dec. 30 announcement of was narrowly passed over for the its impending closure, just Mayor central chair in favor of former C (continued from page 5) six months after opening, leaves Councilman Pat Burt. A year many unanswered questions about ago, the tradition was restored, the future prospects for a neighbor- Instead, she reported these con- when then-Vice Mayor Greg hood grocery store in College Ter- tributions on Jan. 11, well after Scharff was unanimously elected race Centre in Palo Alto. she was re-elected to the council mayor. The long-hoped-for market was with more votes than any other If Kniss doesn’t take the may- made a requirement by the City candidate. or’s seat Monday, the position Council in exchange for grant- The FPPC investigation began could go to one of two other like- ing a zoning change favoring the in March and is still in progress ly candidates for the role: council developers. Originally, the more as of this week. By contrast, members Eric Filseth and Cory than six-decade-old JJ&F Market the FPPC’s 2017 investigations Wolbach. If she does, one of them was to return to the site after the El against council members Adrian will have a strong shot at getting Camino Real center was built, but Fine and Greg Tanaka were each elected vice mayor — a vote that File photo/Veronica Weber photo/Veronica File its owners backed out. City Council and community members criticized the new College resolved within a few months of often provides the only measure To ensure a grocery store would Terrace Centre for not having enough signage for the College being opened. of suspense in the annual reorga- continuously operate at the site, the Terrace Market, which announced its closure last weekend. When asked about the length of nizational meeting. city put into the zoning ordinance time the Kniss probe has taken, Filseth, a retired tech CEO, a stipulation that, should the space fines,” he said. store after the building remained FPPC spokesman Jay Wierenga served in 2017 as chair of the remain empty beyond six months, But he added that he would keep empty for more than six months. said the agency works to ensure council’s Finance Committee and the developer would have to pay an open mind. Under its zoning ordinance, the that every investigation is both is the council’s strongest voice for $2,000 per day for every additional “If evidence comes forward that city maintained that the developer thorough and timely. He said addressing the city’s ballooning day of vacancy. they are really close to getting a was required to not only retain the the agency is aware of the city’s pension liabilities. Though he With the clock about to start and new grocer, I would be flexible,” space for a grocery store, but to looming elections and “tries to was elected in 2014 as part of the no comment forthcoming from he said. keep a grocer in operation there. take them into consideration.” “residentialist” wave, he has gov- developers Greystone Property Scharff is not convinced by argu- When that didn’t happen, the city “The flip side is you can’t rush, erned as a moderate and has often Development and Brian Spiers, the ments that a grocery store in that fined Sand Hill, and the developer or hurry, or skip any aspects of assumed Burt’s former role as the future of a market at the center relocation isn’t viable. That would shelled out more than $700,000 any investigation simply to try council’s swing vote. mains unknown. have to be proven, he said. If the before a new operator opened The to accommodate those types of Wolbach, who was also elected Some neighborhood leaders and developers had added more market Market at Edgewood in December. dates, since that in and of itself in 2014, chaired the Policy and City Council members weighed in signage, done a lot of advertising However, Sand Hill’s business could undermine or compromise Services Committee and helped on the loss this week, indicating a and gone to the council and com- entity Edgewood LLC and project any investigation,” Wierenga said. craft the city’s policies on mari- commitment to holding the devel- munity for help and still failed, he developer John Tze sued the city Whichever way the council’s juana, surveillance technology opers to their promise for a viable might be inclined to agree. But that and won back $248,250 on Dec. 15, vote goes, it should have a famil- and smoking. A Democratic ac- grocery store. wasn’t the case, he said. when a Santa Clara County Supe- iar ring for Kniss, a retired nurse tivist and staunch housing ad- The College Terrace Residents “I feel like they paid no attention rior Court judge ruled the city had and former Santa Clara County vocate, Wolbach has voted con- Association board has no official to the grocery store,” he said. overreached when it compelled the supervisor, who served as may- sistently with Kniss and Scharff comment yet, board President Councilman Adrian Fine, who developer to maintain an operating or in 1994 and 2000. If elected throughout the year and could James Cook said, but he added his lives in the College Terrace neigh- grocer because its ordinance did by her colleagues, she will join have the edge if the council splits own perspective in an email. borhood, said he would support not support that specific mandate. former Councilman Larry Klein among partisan lines. “Many of us are saddened and fining the developers if they don’t The court is considering whether (who was mayor in 1984, 1989 Both Filseth and Wolbach will concerned by the closing. ... Many secure an operating grocer in six the balance of the $700,000 should and 2008) as the only other per- be up for re-election in November, of us harbor the suspicion that the months. He questioned, however, also be returned. son to hold the position three when the council size will shrink building’s developers/owners could the wisdom of making markets a But the College Terrace Cen- times since Kirke Comstock from nine to seven members. have done much more to help the requirement of zoning ordinances. tre ordinance differs from Edge- served as mayor in 1971, 1972 The council seat of Council- market survive. What I can tell you “This is the city’s third strike for wood’s, City Attorney Molly and 1973. man Tom DuBois, who chaired is that we will remain vigilant and a grocery store. At Alma Village, Stump said in an email. At the same time, Kniss also the Rail Committee in 2017, will vigorously involved to pressure it was not the right mix (Miki’s “There are distinct facts and knows what it’s like to be a vice also be up for grabs later this the building owners to meet their Farm Fresh Market closed and was circumstances in each case. A con- mayor who does not move on to year. When it comes to the vice- promises and obligations (as well replaced by discounter Grocery tinuously operating grocery store the top spot. she found herself in mayorship, his general affiliation as those of the city) to the commu- Outlet); at Edgewood Plaza, the is an enforceable obligation at Col- that position in 2014, when Palo with the council’s slow-growth nity. We will meet this month to get operator (The Fresh Market) left; lege Terrace, and we will be able Alto voters elected a slow-growth minority may make it more dif- public comment from our residents and at College Terrace the operator to collect fines after six months of “residentialist” majority, led by ficult for him to win five votes on and discuss our course of action.” has closed, perhaps because of the vacancy.” Holman. In response, then-Vice Monday. Q Kathy Durham, a former College building layout. Hillary Gitelman, city director of Mayor Kniss made the unusual Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner Terrace association president, add- “The nature of retail is changing planning and community environ- move in January 2015 of nomi- can be emailed at gsheyner@ ed, “For anyone who cares about rapidly. I don’t think at the council ment, similarly acknowledged that nating Holman for the mayoral paweekly.com. shopping local, this closure is a real we have the expertise of curating a the College Terrace ordinance has a position — a post that is often loss. But I give credit to the store retail mix. Maybe it’s not a viable restrictive covenant on the property described as “ceremonial” but manager and employees for valiant business in some of these areas calling for a functioning market. that gives a council member the TALK ABOUT IT efforts to beat the odds for success. anymore,” he said. “We must hold the property power to shape agendas and run PaloAltoOnline.com Opening during the summer dol- Councilwoman Karen Holman owner to their commitment to have meetings. What influence, if any, should the drums was a brutal trial caused by said she was disappointed the an operational grocery store on the While the council has gener- FPPC investigation into Kniss play in unfortunate choices made by the market had closed, adding that she premises. We are in the process of ally deferred to the tradition of the council’s election on Monday of developer,” she wrote in an email. hopes the council will act to ensure reaching out to the developer and electing last year’s vice mayor its mayor and vice mayor? Discuss Council members were similarly the neighborhood has a viable gro- building owner to look at what we as this year’s mayor, 2015 wasn’t this question on Town Square, the community forum at PaloAltoOnline. critical. cery store with good management can do to support grocery retail,” the only exception to the rule. In com/square. Mayor Greg Scharff said he felt in place. she said. 2016, Vice Mayor Greg Schmid the developers had focused more Councilwoman Lydia Kou raised College Terrace Market co-own- on getting an office tenant — First concerns about the enforcement of er Chris Iversen, former manager Clarification Republic Bank regional office — in the city’s PC ordinance with Col- Miki Werness, Spiers and a spokes- The photo caption in the Dec. 29 story “2017: Palo Alto’s pivotal year” the building. lege Terrace Centre. She noted the person for Greystone did not return shows a bicycle riding past cars on a stretch Loma Verde Avenue. The “I don’t feel they held up their city tried to fine Edgewood Plaza requests for comment. Q design depicts a temporary condition; when permanent striping is add- end of the deal. My inclination Shopping Center’s developer, Sand Staff Writer Sue Dremann ed, the existing bike lane will be moved towards the curb. To request a clarification or correction, contact Editor Jocelyn Dong at jdong@ would be that on six months and Hill Property Company, for not can be emailed at sdremann@ paweekly.com, 650-326-8210 or P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto 94302. one day we would impose the maintaining an operating grocery paweekly.com. www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • January 5, 2018 • Page 7 Upfront

READ MORE ONLINE For more Palo Alto news, go to PaloAltoOnline.com. Holiday Fund (continued from page 5) showcases in San Francisco. Student groups representing different communities have taken an CityView Palo Alto government action this week active role in shaping the program. One developing project idea is the “Soul Collage” that the Black City Council Scholars Union at Paly will cre- The council did not meet this week. ate with the help of a visiting artist this year. Alvaro Panitz, a 2015 Gunn graduate, said that exposure to oth- Public Agenda er students’ difficulties and dreams made him feel more comfortable A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week discussing his own. Panitz moved CITY COUNCIL ... The council plans to hold a re-organization meeting to California from Peru in high to elect its mayor and vice mayor. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on school, leaving behind both his parents. His grandfather, who had Veronica Weber Monday, Jan. 8, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Carolyn Digovich, founder of Youth Speaks Out, sits in front of primarily raised him, died about a PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ... The commission photographs and paintings produced by students in the program. year before he arrived at Gunn. plans to consider an ordinance amending sections of the zoning code The art-focused program, which received a Palo Alto Weekly Back home, Panitz had written pertaining to single-family residential districts, standards for special uses Holiday Fund grant, provides students avenues for working on art, poems in his native Spanish about and processing of permits and approvals. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. writing personal narratives about their experiences at local high anything that struck his fancy on Wednesday, Jan. 10, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, schools, and exploring many forms of artistic media. 250 Hamilton Ave. — love, friendship, stories from HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ... The commission plans to meet at 7 friends, heartbreak. But while in- p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 volved in YSO, he found himself had since died. More than half the or grant matching the Weekly’s to Hamilton Ave. The meeting agenda wasn’t available as of press deadline. writing about his grandfather and faces were marked. hire staff. remembering moments they had “The way it was discussed by the Memories from YSO have stuck shared years earlier. student was just ... ‘This is a way with Trevillion, who now attends “He was basically my father,” of life,’” Digovich said. “’This is De Anza College. Even now, she Panitz said. “I miss him a lot, and a reality that my family has dealt sometimes goes back to watch the Bob Kirkwood so I decided to write about him with, and people continue to deal video of her own performance. because I feel like he’s taught me with in our community.’” “I’m really glad I did it when I Bob Kirkwood passed peace- so much.” As the program heads into its did,” she said. Q fully on Dec. 10 in Palo Alto According to Digovich, some art seventh year, its leaders are fo- More information about the with his wife, Edie, and sons at like Panitz’s and Trevillion’s cre- cused on long-term partnerships Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund, his side. ates a meaningful “counterpoint” and resource management. While including how to contribute and Bob was born in 1939 in San to the themes of academic stress most YSO projects have been a list of people who’ve already Francisco. He was a graduate and grades that may otherwise planned, implemented and fin- donated, can be found on pages 16 of Pomona College and Har- dominate the classrooms. She re- ished within a school semester, the and 17. Read additional Holiday vard Law School. In 1966, he called one student’s photograph organization is now slowing down Fund stories at PaloAltoOnline. married Bonnie Brooks and that showed his father’s hands to solidify relationships and listen com/holiday_fund. together they raised three holding his own class picture from closely to students’ needs, Digov- Editorial Intern Fiona sons. After two years in Japan elementary school. X’s were drawn ich said. The largely volunteer-run Kelliher can be emailed at over the faces of each child who nonprofit will also seek a donation [email protected]. working for a law firm, he returned to San Francisco where he practiced law at Brobeck, bit of a pickle. there’s too many people who want Phleger and Harrison. Pickleball Marla Kravatz, president of the to play both games,” Danaher told Bob worked at Hewlett Packard for 25 years, retiring as (continued from page 5) tennis club, expressed these con- the Weekly. the Director of Government and Education Affairs. Work- cerns at a Dec. 18 meeting with The Parks and Recreation Com- ing with David Packard, Bob designed and initiated the cre- under the plan that staff presented Howard and a few other stake- mission didn’t take any votes on ation of the Santa Clara Manufacturing Group, a collabora- to the Parks and Recreation Com- holders. In an interview with the the proposed conversion, though tion of industry and local governments that has evolved into mission on Dec. 19. Weekly, she said she believes the members generally supported the the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. It was at this time that The new pickleball courts parking issue is getting “short plan. Some questioned Howard’s Bob met his wife, Edie Dorosin. would occupy the three tennis shrift” from staff. The three ten- assertion that the three courts Bob was a generous and mentoring husband, brother, fa- courts closest to the Magical nis courts accommodate 12 peo- near the playground are not heav- Bridge playground, just south of ple when used for doubles ten- ily used by tennis players and re- ther/step father and grandfather. He was a passionate and Adobe Creek. nis, she noted. Twelve pickleball quested more data to back it up. insightful contributor to many civic and environmental or- Adam Howard, the city’s com- courts, by contrast, could draw 48. Similarly, they requested some ganizations including SPUR, POST, Trust for Public Lands, munity-services manager, said “We’d be adding potentially 36 data about usage at the handball Sempervirens, and the Northern Sierra Partnership. In the staff recognizes that pickleball is a more people coming to the one court that would be relocated. 1990’s Bob was on the board of the Coastal Conservancy and “growing sport” with “an increase area where already the parking is “We’re a bit loosey-goosey on in 2005 he was the Governor’s appointee to the newly created of demand in Palo Alto.” Under the horrendous,” Kravatz said. the numbers now,” Commissioner Sierra Nevada Conservancy. To each group he gave time, en- proposal he presented to the com- She also noted that the three Jeff Greenfield said. ergy and his many ideas. mission, the three tennis courts courts eyed for conversion are lit He also suggested a potential Bob’s other major interest was early childhood develop- would be converted into 12 smaller courts, which makes them partic- compromise in which two of the ment and parental behavior. He pursued funding both en- pickleball courts. ularly valuable for tennis courts. three courts would be restriped vironmental and childhood development issues working Not surprisingly, the proposal Pickleball players, meanwhile, are for pickleball and the third would through his family foundation. A member of the Bohemian has been drawing rave reviews much less likely to play at night, remain flexible. Grove, Bob enjoyed the camaraderie of his camp mates. from pickleball users, who cur- she said. Commission Chair Keith Reck- rently use the courts on a first- Kravatz is quick to say that she dahl also said the city needs more Bob is survived by his wife, Edie; his sister, Jeanie (Mike), come-first-serve basis. Danaher has absolutely no problem with data but noted that he would “err and brother, John; his sons Carter (Jessica), Brooks (Stepha- said it would be “fantastic” to pickleball, which she describes as on the side of putting the pick- nie) and Corey Kirkwood; his stepchildren Dan (Fern), Ab- have these courts for exclusive a game with “all the fun of tennis leball courts in.” Commissioner bie (Dan), and Alicia Dorosin; and by his super wonderful pickleball use and to replace the without the stress.” Tennis play- David Moss agreed. grandchildren Robby, Emily, Chloe, Kailey, Malaika, Jackson temporary markings with more ers, she said, like the pickleballers “I get the feeling that the ten- and Clara Kirkwood, Skylar and Miles Dorosin and Davis visible ones. and occasionally play the game nis players should be sympathetic, and Elana Rich. For his grandchildren, Bob was a model of Not everyone, however, shares themselves. (given) that as people get older, as a steward of the land and an instigator of many adventures. their joy. Members of the Palo The feeling appears to be mutu- tennis players get older, a lot of Our blended families thank you for your remembrances of Alto Tennis Club, which uses al, even if the amiable relationship them become pickleball players,” Bob, his thoughtfulness and generosity. Mitchell Park courts, believe the is now being tested by the realities Moss said. “So it’s for their ben- To honor Bob, please donate to a charity of your choice. conversion plan will take away of supply and demand. efit as well.” Q from the space’s flexibility, aggra- “We don’t have any arguments Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner PAID OBITUARY vate the park’s parking problems or fights with tennis players, can be emailed at gsheyner@ and leave tennis aficionados in a but it’s just unfortunate because paweekly.com. Page 8 • January 5, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Found property...... 4 VIOLENT CRIMES Located missing person...... 2 Lost property ...... 5 Palo Alto Misc. penal code violation ...... 3 Clark Way, 12/4, noon; child abuse/ Missing person...... 3 sexual. Phyllis Vera Koch Municipal code violation...... 4 Greenmeadow Way, 12/5, 5:30 p.m.; sexual assault. Outside investigation ...... 1 Emerson Street, 12/5, 5:30 p.m.; sexual Phyllis Vera Koch, 95 of Property for disposal ...... 1 PulseA weekly compendium of assault. Psychiatric hold ...... 1 Palo Alto, California passed Greenmeadow Way, 12/18, 3 p.m.; sexual vital statistics Psychiatric subject ...... 2 assault. away on December 13, 2017 Suspicious circumstances ...... 4 El Camino Real, 12/22, 11 a.m.; domestic POLICE CALLS Threats ...... 2 in her home, surrounded by violence. Palo Alto Trespassing ...... 2 200 block Hamilton Avenue, 12/28, her family. Dec. 28-Jan. 3 Unattended death...... 1 11:36 p.m.; battery. Using false evidence...... 1 Phyllis was born in Violence related Ramona Street, 12/29, 7 p.m.; rape. Assault w/deadly weapon...... 1 Vandalism...... 4 Tevis Place, 12/29, 10:17 p.m.; family San Francisco to Reva Battery ...... 1 Warrant/other agency...... 7 violence/assault. and Albert Schynert. Her Welfare check...... 1 Child abuse/sexual assault...... 1 2700 blk. Middlefield Road, 12/29, 10:19 younger brother Irving Domestic violence ...... 3 Menlo Park p.m.; assault with a deadly weapon. Family violence...... 1 Dec. 28-Jan. 3 El Camino Real, 12/31, 5:35 p.m.; passed away in 2003. Rape...... 1 domestic violence/battery. When Phyllis was 10 Sexual assault...... 3 Violence related Bibbits Drive, 1/1, 10:38 a.m.; domestic Battery ...... 1 Theft related violence/assault. years old, the family moved Robbery ...... 1 Attempted burglary...... 1 Menlo Park to Palo Alto, which was Commercial burglaries ...... 1 Theft related 1100 blk. San Mateo Drive, 12/30, 11:32 considered “the country.” They lived in Barron Park Embezzlement ...... 1 Commercial burglaries ...... 3 a.m.; battery. Grand theft...... 4 Fraud ...... 1 500 blk. El Camino Real, 12/30, and had a chicken and goat ranch. Identity theft ...... 3 Grand theft...... 1 8:29 p.m.; robbery. Petty theft...... 2 Petty theft...... 8 She attended Mayfield School and Palo Alto High Residential burglaries...... 6 Residential burglaries...... 2 School. Phyllis began drawing as a child and went on Shoplifting...... 1 Vehicle related to attend San Jose State – the only college in the area Vehicle related Auto burglary ...... 3 offering commercial art in advertising. Two days after Auto burglary ...... 3 Auto theft ...... 2 Auto recovery...... 2 Driving with suspended license ...... 3 graduation she began her first job sketching ads in Auto theft ...... 3 Hit and run ...... 4 newspapers and magazines. Bicycle theft ...... 2 Tow...... 1 Bike parts, stolen ...... 1 Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 2 That same summer she met the love of her life – Driving with suspended license ...... 4 Vehicle tampering...... 1 Harvey Nathaniel Koch – a young soldier stationed Hit and run ...... 4 Alcohol or drug related Lost/stolen plates...... 3 at Stanford for Military Language and Intelligence Sale of drugs...... 1 Misc. traffic...... 5 training. Three months later they were married – a Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 5 Miscellaneous Vehicle accident/property damage . . . . 3 Animal bite ...... 1 wonderful marriage that lasted 50 years until Harvey Vehicle impound...... 1 Civil issue ...... 1 ÕÃiÕÊ+Õ>ÌÞÊ,i«>ÀÃ passed in 1993. Vehicle stored...... 4 Domestic disturbance ...... 2 UÊ*ÀVi>ÊUÊ*ÌÌiÀÞÊUÊ >ÀLiÊ Info case...... 1 Following the war, they spent 2 years in New York Alcohol or drug related Lost property ...... 1 UÊ>`iÊUÊÛÀÞÊUÊ>ÃÃÊ Drinking in public ...... 5 while Harvey completed his law degree, and their first Medical aid...... 1 Driving under the influence...... 3 UÊ7`ÊUÊ-Ìi Outside assistance...... 1 child was born. They both loved California, and Phyllis Drunk in public ...... 3 Èxä{n{Ó{x Possession of drugs...... 4 Property for destruction ...... 1 was thrilled to return and be close to her family. Over Possession of paraphernalia ...... 2 Suspicious circumstances ...... 1 the next few years they had two more children. Suspicious person ...... 1 Sale of drugs...... 1 In addition to raising her three children in Palo Alto Under influence of drugs ...... 4 Vandalism...... 6 Verbal disturbance ...... 1 and later Los Altos Hills, she continued her love of Miscellaneous Violation of court order ...... 1 www.restorationstudio.com False info to police ...... 1 Warrant/other agency...... 2 art by participating in weekly oil painting classes for over 40 years. She also illustrated numerous brochures, programs, posters and cookbooks for the many organizations she was active in. Transitions Leonard Harold Jurgensen, Jr. Phyllis’ love of music started as a young girl when she January 29, 1931 – December 17, 2017 would play piano for school assemblies, and continued McClain Johnston throughout her life. She loved attending the San Dr. McClain Johnston, born Leonard (Len) Harold Jurgensen, Jr., 86, of Palo Alto, Nov. 20, 1921, in Twin Falls, Francisco Symphony and even attended a performance CA, was born on January 29, 1931 in Omaha, Nebraska, Idaho, died on Dec. 23, 2017, in 2 weeks before she passed. Palo Alto, California. He was 96. and passed on December 17, 2017. Len was the eldest Phyllis was a founding member of Sequoia Hadassah, Johnston was a partner in the child of Leonard Sr. and Elizabeth (Turek) Jurgensen. An Congregation Kol Emeth and active at Congregation Palo Alto Medical Clinic from avid outdoorsman, Len earned the Eagle Scout rank and Beth Am where she remained a member for more than 1954 to 1964, and from 1964 to throughout his life loved boating and bass fishing. Len 60 years. She served on the Board of the Palo Alto JCC 2008 he was in private practice graduated from Creighton University and served in the and was a loyal supporter throughout her life. She also in psychiatry and psychoanaly- Korean War as 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. In 1953, he participated in many activities as a member and lifetime sis in Menlo Park. He was a life wed Geradyne (Gerry) Antisdel of Omaha. Len and Gerry supporter of the Jewish Community Federation. member of the American Psy- raised their family of three children in Omaha, which choanalytic Association, the San Life at the Vi in Palo Alto turned out to provide Phyllis Francisco Psychoanalytic Insti- always remained in his heart, and in Dayton, Ohio, before arriving in California in 1976. with an extremely active, fulfilling and fun atmosphere tute and Society and a member to live in during the last 12 years of her life. She was of the medical staff at Stanford In addition to his love of the outdoors, Len enjoyed ice University Hospital. skating and ballroom dancing with Gerry. As a pioneer in able to express her talents while providing enjoyment He is survived by his wife, early computer systems, Len was a consummate salesman to the many friends she made there. She also continued Deborah Wood Johnston, daugh- with a passion for helping clients understand new her love of gardening, maintaining a vegetable as well ters Ann Randolph Johnston technologies. He always relished a challenge to fix things as a flower garden. Sunday afternoons were spent at the Paradis, Catherine Lee Johnston, for family and friends, and was known for his ingenious piano playing for group sing-along. Her baked goods Sandra Johnston Hill and Ellen “rigs” to solve any problem. He will be remembered for his were a big hit amongst her friends. Johnston, and a son, Robert Mc- love and devotion to all his family, and as an honorable Phyllis’ life was deeply intertwined with her family – Clain Johnston. Q man of faith and integrity. His kind and caring soul was a they traveled, played games, shared holidays, and just presence in this world that will be missed. enjoyed each others company. Visit Len was preceded in death by his brother Donald, and is She is survived by her three children: Andrea, Lizbeth survived by his loving wife Gerry; daughters Loni Jurgensen (Harold), and Joel (Sharon). Grandchildren: Sydnee Lasting Holland (Mark) and Janis Jurgensen Marti (Eric), and son (Craig), Brandon, Jesse (Jessica), Joshua (Aki), Jessica Thomas (Tracy); grandchildren Justin Holland (Mingie), (Thao), Melissa, Andrew, and Heather (Todd). Great- Memories and Nora and Emma Marti; and great-grandchildren Olivia Grandchildren: Brynn Harlow, Chase James, Jasmine and Deacon Holland. Len’s wish was to donate his body to Bailey, Madison Rose, and Cameron Harvey. An online directory of Stanford’s Body Donor Research Program. The family will A private service was held for Phyllis on December obituaries and remembrances. gather in his memory at a later date. Len was a longtime Search obituaries, submit a 18th at Hills of Eternity Memorial Park. Donations can memorial, share a photo. supporter of Boys Town, whose motto is, “He ain’t heavy, be sent to Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Father, he’s my brother.” Rd., Los Altos Hills, CA 94022– Phyllis Koch Music Go to: Memorial donations can be made to Boys Town, 200 and Art Fund. PaloAltoOnline.com/ Flanagan Boulevard, PO Box 8000, Boys Town, NE 68010. PAID OBITUARY obituaries PAID OBITUARY

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Female heroes rise to power on the big screen by Peter Canavese

hile Netflix returned Frances McDormand wouldn’t making the Hollywood establish- to the Upside Down sit down and shut up in “Three ment pee itself, Netflix also upped universe in the second Billboards outside Ebbing, Mis- its game this year, getting into the W season of “Stranger souri.” Meanwhile, “I, Tonya” blockbuster-franchise game in De- Things” in 2017, the worlds of gave Tonya Harding her voice cember with a Will Smith fantasy both politics and movies went back, and Emily Dickinson came actioner called “Bright.” topsy-turvy with their real-life back to life in “A Quiet Passion.” It’s never easy winnowing versions of “stranger” things. Greta Gerwig reshaped her for- down hundreds of movies to the It was the kind of year in which mative years in “Lady Bird,” and supposed “Ten Best,” especially the attitude of “everything goes” a pint-sized star named Brook- when comparing apples to orang- became public policy and a socio- lynn Prince was born in “The es (and cherries and peaches and political lightning rod. Our 45th Florida Project.” “Star Wars” Inc. Entertainment Bros. Warner Courtesy pomegranates). As always, the president — an erstwhile reality- returned with its female “force,” movies that lived largest in my TV star — moved into the White and the heroine of “The Shape of critic’s imagination are the ones House to begin an erratic term, Water” even faced down work- that took chances, made challeng- and the Hollywood establishment place sexual harassment when not ing statements of substance and of powerful males got called romancing the Creature from the style, or were simply ... French out, leading to never-before-seen Black Lagoon. (yeah, for some reason, it was upheaval. In 2017, lines also blurred and all about the French movies this As #metoo trended, women led the industry shifted in ways that year). the march on movies, with “Won- didn’t involve Harvey Weinstein. The bottom line? “Star Wars: der Woman” out in front. The Two of the biggest cinematic “Wonder Woman” The Last Jedi” doesn’t need an- blockbuster was a much-needed events of the year were “almost- other boost, but these movies win for Warner Brothers’ DC films.” David Lynch’s breath- movie (and it plays theatrically this debuted a couple of weeks ago on might to get your attention. Here’s Universe franchise and an Ameri- taking 18-hour revival of “Twin week at New York’s MOMA), and Netflix as a six-part series that’s hoping you seek out these enlight- can cineplex historically ruled by Peaks” for Showtime was con- “Wormwood,” the latest “story” also been booked into theaters ening, illuminating, entertaining, male-centric superhero movies. ceived and shot like a giant-sized from documentarian Errol Morris, as a four-hour film. Predictably soulful 10, and more.

front-runners Saoirse Ronan and 8. ‘Frantz’ Ozon plunges into these depths, Laurie Metcalf. Long a respected Certainly among the top five playfully crafting a mystery with comic actress and screenwriter, greatest existential mysteries immediate practical questions as Gerwig moves to the front ranks are the questions “Why are we well as the eternal mysteries of of directors just as the movies here?,” “Where do we go after the human heart and mind. Can- need her most. we die?” and “What’s going on nily visualizing the tale in black- in our heads?” Reality, memory and-white with splashes of color, 9. ‘Nocturama’ and wishful thinking often blur, Ozon teases romantic possibilities This controversial, ice-cold helped along by stormy emo- as younger and older generations drama of urban terrorism from tions. With his post-WWI drama reckon with the love and loss of Bertrand Bonello (“Saint Lau- “Frantz,” writer-director François wartime. rent”) begins as a gripping study in sustained tension and morphs at the halfway point into a surreal satire, as the lithe, sadly deluded young terrorists hide out in a tony department store and begin playing dress up and fiddling with Courtesy A24 Courtesy the toys on hand. The antiheroes seem more Bonnie-and-Clyde burn-the-world nihilists than the new revolutionaries they fancy “Lady Bird” themselves. As horrifying as their behavior is, the only thing worse

10. ‘Lady Bird’ indispensability of a true friend). is the political establishment’s Films Box Music Courtesy Greta Gerwig’s semiautobio- Beyond the specificity of time response. Bonello hauntingly graphical coming-of-age tale, and place (including Catholic employs smooth camera moves set in 2002 Sacramento, nails schooling), “Lady Bird” is a and popular music to create a the sudden emotions and taps prime mother-daughter love sto- fantasia of youthful disaffection into the humor of a teenager’s ry, replete with the tribulations of and the callous, self-defensive process of discovery (what dis- painful individuation and beau- tyranny of our social and cultural appointments guys can be, the tifully acted by awards-season institutions. “Frantz”

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own lives, both in the convention- al sense and by continuing to live loud, boldly expressing their love for each other on the streets and in between the sheets. 3. ‘A Quiet Passion’ Were you to judge “A Quiet Passion” merely as a straightfor- ward biopic of the ever-enigmatic poet Emily Dickinson, it would already stand as one of the year’s biggest successes. Writer-director Terence Davies masterfully recre- ates Dickinson’s 19th-century up- per-class Amherst, Massachusetts milieu, tapping into the verbal and emotional expression of the time Courtesy A24 Courtesy

30 West (including the poet’s work repur- posed as narration). But the film goes further, making the imagi- “I, Tonya” native leap to understand what it meant to be an extraordinary “The Florida Project” woman who just wasn’t made for 7. ‘The Lost City of Z’ 5. ‘The Work’ her times. Cynthia Nixon heart- of the sub-working class strug- incoherent journey as Idris Elba Like a lot of the best history- Toxic masculinity continues breakingly embodies a woman gling to find its way up from and Matthew McConaughey look based films, writer-director to plague America, and Jairus straining against the strictures of the depths of drug addiction and on helplessly. James Gray’s “The Lost City of McLeary and Gethin Aldous’ society and her own body. cycles of abuse. Like Willem Da- Z” takes some liberties with its astonishing documentary illumi- foe’s observant motel manager, 4. ‘Unforgettable’ true story on the way to express- nates both the problem and a path 2. ‘Call Me you’ll be challenged by a moth- Katherine Heigl’s divorcée re- ing deeper truths. Explorer Percy to redemption. Within the gates of by Your Name’ er-daughter relationship that’s ally could use therapy. Instead she Fawcett is obsessed with finding Folsom Prison, invited civilians In its wistful pairing of a twen- both sympathetic and deserving plots to take apart her ex’s new the titular site somewhere deep sit among lifers and swiftly tear tysomething and a teenager, of judgment. life with Rosario Dawson. This in the Amazon rainforest. That down the walls over an intensive director Luca Guadagnino and tasteless thriller, complete with obsession resides at the core of four-day therapeutic workshop. screenwriter James Ivory apply a Runners-up cheap child endangerment, isn’t a story about yearning, fathers Before your eyes, long-bottled soulful sophistication to the com- “Phantom Thread”; “Three Bill- artful enough to distract from and sons, and the pressures and demons emerge from these men, plexities of first love, even more boards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”; the sexist stereotype of the batty injustices of a class-stratified so- some of whom could be your troubling as “the love that dare “Human Flow”; “Personal Shop- woman scorned. It took this plot ciety, but Gray also arrives at an friends and neighbors and others not speak its name.” As acted by per”; “Ex Libris: The New York for Warner Brothers to greenlight unexpected spirituality as a man. of whom society at large has tried Timothée Chalamet and Armie Public Library”; “The Meyerow- a movie written and directed by With his boy at his side, he stares to put out of sight and out of mind. Hammer, “Call Me by Your itz Stories (New and Selected)”; women this year? into eternity and wonders what it Riveting from first to last, “The Name” was unmatched this year “Dawson City: Frozen Time”; all meant. Work” redefines male strength as for lifelike rhythms and attention “Get Out”; “A Fantastic Woman”; 3. ‘Geostorm’ the bravery to face, and thereby to human behavior. Since it’s also “Midsummer in Newtown” Dean Devlin, better known as 6. ‘I, Tonya’ begin to heal, the internally bleed- a travelogue filigreed with frag- Honorable Mention: “Twin the co-writer of “Independence Think you know the story of ing wounds that keep so many ments of antique European art, Peaks,” “Wormwood” Day” and 1998’s ill-fated “Godzil- Olympic figure skater Tonya men angry and volatile. literature, philosophy, and music, la” reboot, made his directing de- Harding and the infamous club- it’s a gorgeous, reflective film that but with this shamelessly stupid bing of her teammate and rival 4. ‘BPM: Beats unfolds at a deceptively lazy pace: global-climate-change-themed Nancy Kerrigan? Think again. Per Minute’ In point of fact, there’s not a mo- disaster flick. A decent budget This savage, sad comedy-drama Few narrative films have as ment in it that isn’t necessary. and sort-of stars like Gerard But- schools us on the ferocious social realistically portrayed the es- ler cannot hide the fact that this climb of Harding (a deeply com- sence of activism as “BPM: Beats 1. ‘The Florida Project’ is roughly at the intellectual and mitted Margot Robbie) under a Per Minute.” Robin Campillo’s Sean Baker’s follow-up to the artistic level of “Sharknado.” Bo- terrifying stage mother (Alison French drama plants itself square stylish, street-level “Tangerine” 5. ‘The Dark Tower’ nus points: There’s no actual ge- Janney, never better), Harding’s in the middle of a tight-knit com- is the sort of film that sticks with In a year when Stephen King ostorm in this movie. abusive relationship with Jeff munity — that of ACT UP Paris you, whether you like it or not. became popular again, this Gillooly, and how a merciless in the 1990s — and details the In part a tribute to “The Little much-anticipated adaptation 2. ‘Father Figures’ media shot first and asked ques- group’s collective thought and Rascals,” the film works on that was the one that totally whiffed Mamma mia, here we go again: tions later. At a time when most action in protesting big pharma level alone, with a low-pitched it. Abandoning everything that another “Who’s your daddy?” Americans get their news filtered and the government’s misguided camera following incorrigible made the books special, Nikolaj movie. Ed Helms and Owen through social media and You- and lazily paced approaches to kids around a Florida motel in Arcel’s adaptation turned King’s Wilson lament their mother’s Tube, we’re not so removed from the AIDS crisis. Meanwhile, as the shadow of Disney World. But elaborate epic into the world’s sex-positive days as they stalk sleazy tabloid media as we’d like AIDS stalks them, the men and Baker’s narrative collage pieces worst Young Adult movie, with the men who could be their fa- to think. women of ACT UP fight for their together much more: an image a boy going on a thrill-less and thers. The way this ends up going proves uncomfortable and thoroughly unfunny. Not even a climax involving Christopher Walken talking about “kitties” could enliven this dead-on-arriv- al “comedy.” 1. ‘American Assassin’ Based on the best-selling su- perspy novel by the late Vince Flynn, this repulsive macho fantasy seemed expressly designed to appeal to the readers Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Motion Studios Disney Walt of “Soldier of Fortune” Maga- zine. “American Assassin” was downright irresponsible in stok-

Sony Picture Classics Picture Sony ing fear of terrorism and making a hero out of a revenge-minded raw nerve. Horribly clichéd and insipidly tone-deaf action nonsense.

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Shoreline Blvd., Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (For recorded Mountain View tinyurl.com/Century16 listings: 566-8367) tinyurl.com/Guildmp Stringed Instruments Century 20 Downtown: 825 Middlefield Road, Stanford Theatre: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto Since 1969 Redwood City tinyurl.com/Century20 (For recorded listings: 324-3700) Stanfordtheatre.org ࠮ ࠮ 650 493 2131 Find trailers, star ratings and reviews on the web at PaloAltoOnline.com/movies 3HTILY[(]LU\L࠮7HSV(S[V www.gryphonstrings.com The best heroes 1. Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) The year in film 5. Marina (Daniela Vega) in “A in “Wonder Woman” (continued from page 11) Fantastic Woman” Honorable mention: Parvana Of course, there’s plenty more 4. Elisa Esposito (Sally (Saara Chaudry) in “The to remember beyond 2017’s high- Hawkins) in “The Shape of Breadwinner” est highs and lowest lows. Read on Water” for our take on the best good guys, 3. Emily Dickinson (Cynthia The worst villains the worst baddies, the top docu- Nixon) in “A Quiet Passion” 5. The Dream (Keanu Reeves) mentaries and the most magical 2. Beatriz (Salma Hayek) in in “The Bad Batch” animated movies. “Beatriz at Dinner” 4. Richard Strickland (Michael Shannon) in “The Shape of Water” 3. Shawn Eckhardt (Paul Wal- ter Hauser) in “I, Tonya” HERSHEY FELDER 2. Doug (John Lithgow) in “Beatriz at Dinner” 1. Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Bill Skarsgård) in “It” Honorable mention: Roger Stone (“Get Me Roger Stone”) More top documentaries 5. “Long Strange Trip” Music by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 4. “Jane” 3. “Dolores” Written and Performed by Hershey Felder 2. “Let It Fall: Los Angeles Directed by Trevor Hay 1982-1992” 1. “Chasing Coral” The animated winners 5. “My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea” 4. “My Life as a Zucchini” ”Felder is 3. “Coco” 2. “The Breadwinner” truly stunning!” 1. “Loving Vincent” Q Broadway World Peter Canavese is a freelance movie critic for the Palo Alto Weekly and author of the website Jan 10–Feb 11 GrouchoReviews.com. You can Mountain View Center reach him at [email protected]. for the Performing Arts VIEW MORE ONLINE theatreworks.org PaloAltoOnline.com/arts 650.463.1960 Watch our “Behind the Headlines” webcast to hear more of Peter Canavese’s opinions on the films of 2017 TheatreWorks at YouTube.com/paweekly. 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Page 12 • January 5, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com CALL FOR NOMINATIONS CITY OF PALO ALTO for the 39th Annual Notice of Availability and Completion Tall Tree Awards NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been Nominations are due prepared by the City of Palo Alto (as the Lead Agency) Department of Planning and Friday, February 9, 2018 Community Environment for the project listed below. Consistent with the State CEQA in the following categories: Guidelines (Section 15105), this document will be available online for review during a 45-day circulation period beginning January 8, 2018 through February 22, 2018 at Outstanding Business http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=3339&TargetID=145. If Outstanding Nonprofit you need assistance, please visit the City’s Development Center during the hours of Outstanding Citizen Volunteer 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday at 285 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. The Draft EIR and all documents referenced in the Draft EIR are available Outstanding Professional or Business Person for viewing during normal business hours in the Planning and Community Environment 7*,+LWHY[TLU[VѝJLÄM[OÅVVYH[/HTPS[VU(]LU\L7HSV(S[V*( H[ The Nomination Form is available at the Downtown library and the College Terrace library during library hours, and via the www.paloaltochamber.com project webpage. Written comments on the Draft EIR will be accepted until 5:00 PM on -LIY\HY` PU[OL7SHUUPUNHUK*VTT\UP[`,U]PYVUTLU[+LWHY[TLU[VѝJLZVU [OLÄM[OÅVVYVM*P[`/HSSVYJVTTLU[ZTH`ILLTHPSLK[VAmy French at amy.french@ cityofpaloalto.org. In addition, two public hearings will allow public testimony on SAVE THE DATE the Draft EIR during the public review period: The Planning and Transportation Commission meeting of January 31, 2018 at 6 PM and the Architectural Review Board meeting of January 18, 2018 at 8:30 AM; both will be held in the Council Tall Tree Awards *OHTILYZZ[ÅVVYVM*P[`/HSS/HTPS[VU(]LU\L7HSV(S[VHUKHSSWLYZVUZ may appear and be heard at these meetings. Substantive public comments received May 17, 2018 at these meetings and in writing will be responded to in a Final EIR before there is a sponsored by decision to approve the Project. PROJECT: The City of Palo Alto (City/project applicant) proposes to relocate its Police +LWHY[TLU[-PYL(KTPUPZ[YH[PVU,TLYNLUJ`*VTT\UPJH[PVUZ*LU[LY 6ѝJLVM Emergency Services, Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and associated parking Questions? Call 650-324-3121 or [email protected] and other support spaces from their current downtown location at the Palo Alto Civic Center at 275 Forest Avenue and 250 Hamilton Avenue (Fire Administration) to a new, approximately 45,000 to 50,000 square-foot Public Safety Building (PSB) at 250 Sherman Avenue, designed to meet the operational and essential facility standards for police and emergency service providers. The City also proposes to construct a new, adjacent 636-space public parking garage at 350 Sherman Avenue (California Avenue Parking 2018 Garage), to provide approximately 326 net new public parking spaces for the California Avenue commercial area. The public parking garage would include photo-voltaic (PV) panels on the top of the public garage, and the public parking garage project would be MODERN VOICES OF JVUZ[Y\J[LKÄYZ[;OLJVUZ[Y\J[PVUVM[OL7:)HUKHKQHJLU[WHYRPUNNHYHNLHSVUN^P[O text amendments to the Public Facilities Zone District Site Development Standards and CONSERVATION 7HYRPUNHUK3VHKPUNYLX\PYLTLU[Z[VHSSV^NYLH[LYÅL_PIPSP[`MVY[OLZL[`WLZVMWYVQLJ[Z comprise the Project.

PROJECT LOCATION: Approximately 2.23 acres at 250 and 350 Sherman Avenue; two City blocks fronting Sherman Avenue on the southeast and bounded by Jacaranda Lane to the northwest, Ash Street to the southwest, and Park Boulevard to the northeast, Learn how the natural world has inspired and bisected by Birch Street, within the City of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California. the work of these amazing thinkers and doers. The accompanying Zoning Code amendment would apply to all Public Facilities (PF) zoned sites in the Downtown and California Avenue Business District. The project is not listed as a hazardous materials site under Section 65962.5 of the Government Code; however, the project site is included in the California-Olive-Emerson (COE) designated groundwater study area because groundwater containing volatile organic compounds from the Hewlett-Packard/Varian groundwater contaminant plume extends onto the project site.

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www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • January 5, 2018 • Page 13 ® HOW THE NEW TAX LEGISLATION COULD IMPACT CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE

BY MICHAEL REPKA, ESQ. (LL.M. (TAXATION) NYU SCHOOL OF LAW ’01)

Well, it is now the law of the land. On December 22, 2017, changes net out to be a very positive change for the extremely President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law, giving wealthy, but will be costly for couples with a combined taxable VJG4GRWDNKECPUVJGKTƂTUVOCLQTNGIKUNCVKXGYKPUKPEG2TGUKFGPV income between $600,000 and $1.2 million. It should be noted 6TWORVQQMQHƂEG6JGUYGGRKPITGHQTOYKNNJCXGCUKIPKƂECPV that only the highest bracket brings back what was colloquially impact on California. referred to as the “marriage penalty.” Again, this change may be particularly hard on Silicon Valley families, where it is not As Silicon Valley’s top listing agent, a high-income taxpayer and WPEQOOQPVQJCXGDQVJURQWUGUGORNQ[GFCVJKIJRC[KPILQDU a tax attorney, I have been watching the various proposals for tax reform with a keen eye. I was not alone—twice a year DeLeon THE GOOD NEWS Realty presents a seminar on the taxation of real estate, which usually attracts an audience of around 60 to 80 local homeowners. The Step-Up in Basis upon Death of one Spouse When I held the seminar in November 2017, shortly after the The new legislation retains the taxpayer-favorable step-up in basis House of Representatives outlined its version of the Bill, we had rule. Under this rule, homeowners with highly appreciated real over 200 people in attendance. People were paying attention. estate receive a functional forgiveness of the capital gains taxes Recently, we announced that we will hold a seminar on the recently that would have been due upon sale, if these assets are still held enacted tax law, and already, we have had over 400 people RSVP. by the taxpayer on the date of his/her death. As a result of this We also have seen a dramatic uptick in listing appointments. Silicon long standing rule, many Silicon Valley homeowners are wisely Valley residents are nervous and worried. advised not to sell their highly appreciated real estate prior to their death. Thus, any change to this rule could have resulted in a rapid Taken as a whole, and in general terms, the new tax legislation increase to the number of homes coming onto the market and a should be very good for corporations, shareholders, the very corresponding decrease in home values. . wealthy, and the middle class in the heartland of the country. On the other hand, there may be negative consequences for the Section 1031 “Like-Kind” Exchange Rules Unaffected “working wealthy,” with combined incomes between $400,000 and Under the new rules, “like-kind exchanges” under IRC Sec 1031 $1.5 million in high tax states, such as New York and California. remain materially unaltered with regard to real property. Taxpayers 7PHQTVWPCVGN[VJGpYQTMKPIYGCNVJ[qITQWROCMGUWRCUKIPKƂECPV are still permitted to defer the capital gains tax on appreciated real portion of the buyer pool of expensive Silicon Valley real estate. property by purchasing qualifying replacement real property. The seller still has 45 days to identify the replacement property and 180 There is substantial amount of confusion about the new rules. Part days to close. Under the new rules, however, this provision is only QHVJGEQPHWUKQPUVGOUHTQOEQPƃKEVKPITWNGUVJCVYGTGEQPVCKPGF CRRNKECDNGVQTGCNRTQRGTV[tRGTUQPCNRTQRGTV[PQNQPIGTSWCNKƂGU in the original Bill announced by the House of Representatives on for the deferral November 2, 2017, and the Senate version passed on December 6JKUEQPHWUKQPKUGZCEGTDCVGFD[VJGEQPƃKEVKPICPF Section 121 Survived a House Scare occasionally misleading, analysis coming from various partisan Although the House and Senate Bills called for substantial groups in the government and the media. This article will limitations on taxpayers’ ability to exclude up to $500,000 in summarize many of the key provisions that should have a profound ICKPKPVJGUCNGQHVJGKTRTKOCT[TGUKFGPEGVJGƂPCNNGIKUNCVKQP impact on California real estate. leaves this rule untouched. Thus, taxpayers can still exclude up VQ OCTTKGFƂNKPILQKPVN[ KPICKPKHVJG[JCXGQYPGFVJG TAX RATES property for more than two years and have lived in the property HQTCVNGCUVVYQQHVJGRCUVƂXG[GCTU6JGTGKUPQRJCUGQWVQHVJKU In general, the tax rates have come down. While retaining seven deduction. It should be noted that this taxpayer-favorable rule tax brackets, the new legislation reduces the rates applied to most appears to be on Congress’s radar screen, and could be repealed tax brackets. The new brackets are as follows: at some point in the future.

Corporation Can Bring Money Back to the U.S. at Lower Cost For many years, U.S. corporations have substantial resources UVWEMQHHUJQTGDGECWUGDTKPIKPIVJGUGRTQƂVUDCEMKPVQVJG7PKVGF States, (a.k.a. Repatriation) would have resulted in a substantial tax. Under the new law, these corporations can bring this money back to the United States at a much lower cost. The hope is that these resources will be put to use in the United States, where they will ETGCVGLQDUCPFQVJGTYKUGUKOWNCVGVJGGEQPQO[*QYGXGTKVKUNGHV to be seen whether these repatriated funds will gravitate towards states with lower taxes. The highest tax bracket now starts at $600,000 as opposed to the $1 million starting point proposed under both the House and the Child Care Credit Increased to $2,000 Senate version of the Bills. This last minute change to the bracket Although the popular Child Care credit program was increased to UVCTVKPIRQKPVEQOGUYKVJVJGDGPGƂVQHNQYGTKPIVJGJKIJGUV $2,000 per child, this provision is phased out for taxpayers with bracket rates from the 39.6% and 38.5% (as proposed in the House EQODKPGFCFLWUVGFITQUUKPEQOGUQXGT and Senate Bills, respectively) to 37%. Taken as a whole, these two

Page 14 • January 5, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com THE BAD NEWS Changes for Individuals sunset in 2025 Much has been made about the fact that the changes to Much has Reduction of the SALT Deduction been made about the fact that the changes to personal income 9KVJQWVSWGUVKQPVJGOQUVUKIPKƂECPVEJCPIGHCEKPI%CNKHQTPKC taxes will sunset after 2025, whereas the corporate changes are homeowners is the dramatic limitation on the deductibility of state permanent. However, I believe this is more of an administrative and local taxes (“SALT”), including both state income taxes and requirement rather than the long-term intent of the legislation. county real property taxes. Although, under the newly enacted rules, taxpayers are permitted to deduct up to $10,000 in state and Under the “Byrd Rule,” any plan for tax reform cannot add to local taxes, most people that can afford to purchase real estate in VJGFGƂEKVDG[QPFC[GCTDWFIGVYKPFQY+HKVFQGUCUWRGT Silicon Valley already pay over $10,000 in state income taxes so OCLQTKV[QHXQVGUYQWNFDGTGSWKTGFVQRCUUVJG5GPCVG this change effectively eliminates the deductibility of all property which would require bi-partisan support. By including the sunset taxes. This change will reduce the incentive for the purchase of real RTQXKUKQPQPN[CUKORNGOCLQTKV[YCUTGSWKTGF2TGUWOCDN[ estate. %QPITGUUEQWNFGZVGPFVJGUGEJCPIGUD[UKORNGOCLQTKV[CUVJG 2025 date approaches. .QPIGTVGTOVJKUEJCPIGOC[OCMGKVOQTGFKHƂEWNVVQCVVTCEV top talent to the state. As a result, we are likely to see businesses Thus, we believe that the sunset provision was one of legislative locate high paid operations out of state to the extent practicable. convenience, rather than a telegraphing of a long-term intent to Naturally, these concerns will be counterbalanced, to some degree, eliminate the tax changes for individuals. by the overall desirability of the state and the robust business environment. No change to capital Gains tax rates (Inc. 3.8%) Many had hoped that there would be a decrease to the capital Although we expect this provision to have an immediate and gains tax rates, which start at 15% for federal purposes and UKIPKƂECPVKORCEVQPVJGDW[GTUoFGUKTGVQRWTEJCUGJQOGUVJKU increase to 23.8%, inclusive of the 3.8% tax on Net Investment impact should diminish over time as some taxpayers realize that Income to fund the Affordable Healthcare Act (i.e., “Obamacare”). state and local taxes were a “preference item” under the AMT Unfortunately, the new legislation leaves these rates in place, rules, and, as such, were already added back. In other words, not including the 3.8% surtax. CNNVCZRC[GTUYGTGIGVVKPICDGPGƂVHTQOVJG5#.6FGFWEVKQPUQ VJGNQUUQHKVYKNNPQVJWTVVJGOCUOWEJCUVJG[OC[HGCTCVƂTUV Personal exemption ($4,150) suspended (but this was phased out for couples making over $320,000)

While the Standard Deduction was increased from $12,700 to Reduction in mortgage interest deduction $24,000, the personal exemption of $4,150 per dependent was Under the new law, mortgage interest on loans used to purchase suspended. Thus, the net effect of these two provision will vary RTQRGTV[YKNNQPN[DGFGFWEVKDNGVQVJGGZVGPVQHVJGƂTUV from family to family. It should be noted that the old personal of principal amount. This is down from $1.1 million, which was exemption was phased out for couples making over $320,000 the combined limit of the $1 million mortgage mount and the whereas the phase-out of deductions has been eliminated under $100,000 equity line, which could be aggregated to form a the new legislation. combined limit of $1.1 million. Although existing loans, and the TGƂPCPEGQHGZKUVKPINQCPUYKNNTGVCKPVJGOKNNKQPRTKPEKRCN CONCLUSION amount limitation, the additional $100,000 has been eliminated. Overall and nationwide, most taxpayers will see a net decrease 9GFQPQVGZRGEVVJKUEJCPIGVQJCXGUKIPKƂECPVKORCEVQPVJG in their federal taxes as a result of the recently enacted Tax Cuts psyche of potential buyers because interest rates are so low and and Jobs Act. However, there will be a net increase to taxes for buyers of expensive real estate have proven undaunted by the non- many highly paid people in Silicon Valley. This could result in deductibility of a portion of their mortgage interest. some businesses deciding to form, or move operations, to states with low or no state taxes if otherwise economically feasible. The Overall Reduction in Incentives to Buy Homes extremely high cost of living in the Bay Area, most notably with The near doubling of the standard deduction, and the reduction regard to housing, and the non-deductibility of state taxes, may of the deductibility of state taxes and mortgage interest, will make it more challenging for employers to recruit to this area. have the unintended consequence of reducing the incentive for people to buy rather than rent. We expect this impact to be However, the reduction in corporate income taxes and the most pronounced on lower priced homes, but the entire market incentives to move money back to the United States, should have UJQWNFHGGNUQOGUQTVQHGHHGEV9JKNGVJGTGCTGDQVJDGPGƂVUCPF a positive effect on businesses. Silicon Valley’s Tech economy is detriments associated with entry level homes becoming more extremely strong, and the area is very attractive. Ultimately, only affordable, current homeowners may want to be prepared for a time will tell whether the strength of the local economy, and the turbulent ride. FGUKTCDKNKV[QHVJGCTGCCTGUWHƂEKGPVVQYGCVJGTVJGUGVCZEJCPIGU that hit us particularly hard. No Elimination of the Personal AMT (But increased to $1,000,000 for couples) Although the House Bill called for the repeal of the Alternative Want to hear more about tax impacts? /KPKOWO6CZ p#/6q HQTKPFKXKFWCNUVJGƂPCNNGIKUNCVKQPTGVCKPGF Attend our tax seminar on January 6th, 2018 the Individual AMT, but eliminated the corporate AMT. However, the legislation raises the point at which the AMT exemption is This is a high-level summary of the recently released tax rules. Readers are advised to discuss RJCUGFQWVHTQOHQTLQKPVƂNGTUVQHQTLQKPV the new rules with their tax advisors to determine how the changes will impact their personal ƂNNGTU6JKUKPETGCUGFNKOKVEQWRNGFYKVJVJGTGFWEVKQPQHCXCKNCDNG circumstances. This article may not be relied upon as tax or legal advice. deductions, should result in a much lower percentage of the population paying AMT. 650.543.8500 | www.DELEONREALTY.com | CalBRE #01903224

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SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 1. City Manager Year in Review 2. Election of the Mayor for 2018 3. Election of the Vice Mayor for 2018 4. Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation Ribs and chicken at the newly opened Quality Bourbons and Barbecue in Mountain View. for Outstanding Public Service to H. Gregory by Monica Schreiber finer points of Kentucky’s most fa- links and bacon and topped with hree-month-old Quality mous libation, we asked our server pickled red onion. I’m not op- :JOHYќHZ4H`VY Bourbons and Barbecue in for his recommendation. Glasses posed to laughing in the face of the T Mountain View, known as run from $5 to $59. The Wood- world’s cardiologists every once in QBB, trades on the heady interplay ford Double Oak ($15) delivered a while, but the culinary experi- of smoked meat and smoky spirits. intriguing hints of almond, honey ence has to be worth the cholesterol Together, bourbon and barbecue and apple, but the barrel-aged Man- spike. The QBB Mac was gooey NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING deliver the ultimate one-two punch hattan ($15) and the old fashioned and over the top. The braised col- of American cuisine, and QBB’s ($12), both of which are served on lard greens with bacon were tender of the City of Palo Alto focus on these robust counterparts tap, were more my style. While tap and tangy, but had little bacon fla- Architectural Review Board (ARB) makes for a lively addition to the cocktails don’t allow for on-de- vor. The creamed corn was fine, but Castro Street restaurant scene. mand customization, they do need mine arrived lukewarm. The potato Given the paucity of barbecue es- to be expertly mixed and managed salad — which mysteriously came 8:30 A.M., Thursday, January 18, 2018, Palo Alto Council tablishments in the Bay Area, QBB to ensure proper potency, flavor and with canned black olives — and Chambers, Ground Floor, Civic Center, 250 Hamilton Avenue. could be serving overdone brisket freshness. They know what they’re coleslaw both left us indifferent. It Plans may be reviewed online at: http://www.cityofpaloalto. out of the back of a pickup truck doing at QBB. I would go back for is not clear why QBB charges an org/planningprojects. If you need assistance reviewing the and it probably would still be a wel- the velvety Manhattan alone. extra $2 for an unremarkable green plan set, please visit our Development Center at 285 Hamilton come addition. With 140 bourbon After my first meal there, I also salad upgrade on your side dish. Avenue. For general questions about the hearing contact selections, friendly servers deliv- said I’d be back for the barbecued QBB offers two desserts: a warm Alicia Spotwood during business hours at 650.617.3168. ering your carnivorous cuisine in chicken. The tender thigh ($12 cookie with ice cream and maple record time and tasty barrel-aged with one side) was smoky and sa- flan topped with candied bacon cocktails served on tap, QBB hits vory, almost like duck. It was some (both $7). I’m still not entirely sure PUBLIC HEARING/QUASI-JUDICIAL. 350 Sherman Avenue the meat-and-drink mark — most of the best barbecued chicken I’d if I liked the flan. The sweet-savory [17PLN-00257]: Consideration of Draft Environmental Impact of the time. ever had. My husband agreed. We combination was pleasing, but the Report and Review and Recommendation to Council of an QBB is the joint project of Jon eagerly ordered it again on our bacon was too chewy and not quite Architectural Review Application for Construction of a New Andina, the former general man- second visit. Surprisingly, though, sweet enough to be called “can- Four-Story, 49’ Tall Parking Structure, Including a Photo- ager at Mountain View’s Scratch, chicken No. 2 had none of the first died,” and the bourbon-maple sauce Voltaic Rooftop Panel Structure, With Two Below Grade and Kasim Syed, owner of Palo bird’s earthy, white oak-infused de- poured liberally atop the small Parking Levels to Provide 636 Public Parking Spaces on Alto Brewing Company, The Rose liciousness. It was bland, with little piece of flan looked like a pool of an Existing Public Parking Lot within the California Avenue & Crown and The Tap Room in to distinguish it from a supermar- motor oil. Ultimately, it was an in- Business District. On January 31, 2018, the Planning Palo Alto. (Syed’s parents owned ket rotisserie chicken. The differ- teresting-tasting dessert, but it was Shezan, the Pakistani restaurant ence was remarkable. hard to look past its sheer ugliness. and Transportation Commission is Scheduled to Discuss that previously occupied QBB’s lo- The pit beef ($16 with one side; QBB’s attentive and helpful 4VKPÄJH[PVU[V[OL7\ISPJ-HJPSP[PLZ+L]LSVWTLU[:[HUKHYKZ cation.) Andina and Syed teamed $11 to $31 for “just the meat”) was servers contribute to the restau- Environmental Assessment: A Draft Environmental Impact up with chef Ryan Pang, a veteran tender, smoky and just about per- rant’s overall nice vibe. When I Report was published January 8, 2018 for public comments of the barbecue competition circuit fect, perhaps even better in sand- picked up a large to-go order, the through February 22, 2018. Zone District: PF; Public Facilities. whose many award plaques are on wich form ($16 with choice of one server who brought my bag from -VY 4VYL 0UMVYTH[PVU *VU[HJ[ *OPLM 7SHUUPUN 6ɉJPHS (T` display at the restaurant. Pang’s side). Served on a French roll, it was the kitchen took it upon himself to French at [email protected]. menu is something of barbecue’s a delicious hot mess topped with take out all the containers to make greatest hits: a little Texas, a taste house-pickled red onion, cheddar sure everything was accounted for of Carolinas, a dash of Kansas City. and QBB’s tangy barbecue sauce. and packed correctly. This type of Jodie Gerhardt, AICP This is barbecue for the Silicon The brisket ($17 with one side; attention to detail puts QBB in a Manager of Current Planning Valley set, so do not expect Texas- $12 to $34 for meat only) was a good place as it makes its mark on sized servings. The gray, hard- little on the fatty side, but so tender Castro Street with a fun concept. The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against individuals edged restaurant interior beats you could eat it with a spoon. Ev- Email Monica Schreiber at with disabilities. To request an accommodation for this meeting the back of a pickup truck, but erything comes with a garnish of [email protected]. or an alternative format for any related printed materials, please the minimalist dining room lacks picked vegetables and a side of the contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 650.329.2550 (voice) or charm and can be deafeningly loud strong but nicely balanced barbecue Quality Bourbons and Barbecue by e-mailing [email protected]. at peak times. sauce. You likely will need just a (QBB), 216 Castro St., The food selections fill one page dab as the meats are so flavorful. It Mountain View; 650-969-1112; of the menu, while the list of bour- will cost you a dollar to sub a moist eatbbq.com bons is longer than a Southern sum- cornbread muffin for the standard Hours: Mon. - Thurs.: 11 a.m. Print or online subscription starts mer. It would take you almost five pieces of white bread that accompa- - 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 - 9 p.m. months to drink your way through ny most plates. Pay the extra dollar. Fri. - Sun.: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. VERY at only $5 /month them if you stopped in for one bour- QBB’s sides ($3.50 small, $8 pint, Visit: PaloAltoOnline.com/user/ bon a day. According to Andina, the $14 quart) and non-meat offerings Credit cards Outdoor seating REAL subscribe/ only Bay Area restaurant that offers fared less well. The QBB Mac ($19 Catering more choice on the bourbon front is for a large bowl) was a ridiculous, Reservations: Parking Parties of 8+ only LOCAL San Francisco’s Hard Water. ultra-cheesy extravaganza (moz- Bathroom #PressOn Overwhelmed by the choices and zarella, Parmesan, romano and Alcohol Cleanliness: NEWS admittedly rather unschooled in the provolone) studded with sliced hot Excellent Page 18 • January 5, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com JANUARY 2018

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he sun is rising over the field at Cubberley Community TCenter and frost still covers the grass. About 20 early-morning exercisers are karaoke-stepping around the track, pausing at each bend for a round of weight lifting. Participants in this 7 a.m. “boot camp” — nearly all in their 50s, Weber Veronica 60s, 70s and even 80s — gather Monday through Friday, year Amenities include: round, rain or shine. Several recently marked their 20th anni- Michael Granville, left, founder of G-Fit, assists Rob Rubenstein, • 3 restaurant-style meals by our chefs. Dinner versary of exercising together, right, with his form as he runs sprints using the TRX suspension- served with wine. sustaining an early-morning fel- training system at Cubberley Community Center. lowship that has survived shifting corporate management and even a • 7 day concierge service, 24 hours staff change in location. and others helping with account- CEO seeking an exercise pro- “We’ve celebrated milestone ing, taxes, website, marketing and gram he could sustain when his • Emergency call system in bedroom and 50th anniversaries and 60th and making sure he secured insurance wife suggested boot camp in the bathroom. 24/7 monitor. 80th birthdays,” said 20-year boot for himself and his family through fall of 1997. camper Barbara Binder, 57, a the Affordable Care Act. “I’d tried all kinds of things • Weekly housekeeping with laundry service Menlo Park financial planner. “There was so much support — various gyms — and nothing Though newcomers are wel- and it just spiraled,” said Gran- stuck,” recalled Gamon, now 67. • All utilities except phone and cable comed and encouraged, some of ville, tears welling up as he re- When he first tried boot camp he the boot campers go back as far called the group effort. was unable to complete the run- • Chauffeured van and bus to all medical needs, as 1997, when they first became Granville — who trains a wide ning, crunches and push-ups. “I acquainted at Community Boot- variety of age groups in differ- couldn’t finish a mile and a half personal errands, shopping, outings and Camp at Stanford. Two decades ent venues — adapts his routines and I was really suffering with the excursions to San Francisco, Monterey, Santa later they’ve migrated to Cubber- to meet varying fitness levels. A push-ups and crunches but I said, ley and continue their morning 50-year-old in the 7 a.m. group ‘Well, I’ll come back tomorrow.’ Cruz, Sausalito etc. workouts under the coaching of might run a six-minute mile while “It got easier and it became ad- Michael Granville, a former All- an 80-year-old walks. And he dictive,” Gamon said. “Now my • Kitchenette with full size refrigerator and American track star at UCLA and works in some comedy, recount- biological clock is set for it and I 2 cook tops sometimes stand-up comic. ing antics of his two young sons as try to come every day. I do believe “Being outside is just so awe- boot-campers are holding a two- I’m in better form today than I was • Full monthly calendar with activities, wellness some,” said 18-year boot camper minute plank pose. 20 years ago and, at my age, that’s Lisa Schmidt of Los Altos Hills, “People can go off and be com- not a trivial statement.” program and daily exercise with instructor who brings her mutt, Sealy, to petitive or not, but still not feel like Gamon added that, for him, boot exercise class on Fridays. “It’s be- they’re holding the group down,” camp is “the perfect storm of a lot come part of my routine, and I’ve Granville said. “Maybe you don’t of good things” — a guided and made the greatest friends. Michael feel like doing a six-minute mile, structured exercise program, so- keeps it fun — if we don’t have or you just want to walk that day.” ciability and being outdoors. a good hard laugh at boot camp, Several boot campers, includ- Twenty-year boot camper Bruce something’s wrong.” ing Jim Schlatter of Menlo Park, Heister of Palo Alto was among The group’s resolve was tested said they initially joined for health the three 7 a.m. exercisers who in 2015 when managers of the reasons. “I was trying to lower my hiked the John Muir Trail back in boot camp — which had been sold cholesterol and blood pressure 2005. “A few of us started talk- to the New York-based corporate and figure out how to get some ing about things that were on our wellness company Optum — an- exercise,” Schlatter said. That was to-do list and she (former boot nounced they planned to suspend nearly 20 years ago. camper Ruth Kasle, now of San Contact Marie Louise Cates the Stanford program. “The doctor said ‘You can have Francisco) said she’d really like to Sales Manager Boot campers rallied around medication or you can see if you do the John Muir Trail before she Granville, who’d been hired in can change it with diet and ex- turned 70. 408-446-4300 Ofﬁce 2006 as the early-morning coach, ercise,’ and that worked for a That August three boot camp- 408-210-7425 Cell urging him to establish his own number of years,” he said. “I got ers, then ages 49, 68 and 69, com- Email: [email protected] business to keep the exercise ses- hooked, and you kind of miss it if pleted the hike in 27 days, with sions going. To get him started you’re not there,” said Schlatter, supply-delivery support from the they volunteered their profes- now 72, who exercises with his rest of the group. 10150 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 sional expertise: a lawyer setting wife, Mary. Cross street: Stevens Creek Boulevard up a limited liability corporation Adi Gamon was a software (continued on page 20)

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On the older end is 11-year boot NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 13th, On Thursday January 11, 2018, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM, in camper Cole Wilbur, who has cel- 2017, pursuant to the provisions of Section 8.08.020 of the Palo Alto Community Meeting Room, Ground Floor, ebrated his 80th birthday and at- the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the City Council passed Civic Center, 250 Hamilton Avenue, the HRB will conduct tends about four days a week. a Resolution declaring that all weeds growing upon any its annual retreat to discuss the following potential topics: “I like the exercise and the way WYP]H[LWYVWLY[`VYPUHU`W\ISPJZ[YLL[VYHSSL`HZKLÄULK it makes me feel,” Wilbur said in ࠮*LY[PÄLK3VJHS.V]LYUTLU[(UU\HS9LWVY[ an email. “I like the variety of in Section 8.08.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, different exercises and they way constitute a public nuisance, which nuisance must be ࠮*7- *VUMLYLUJL )VHYK *VTTPZZPVU HUK *V\UJPS they improve my body from head abated by the destruction or removal thereof. Training to toe.” For older people aspiring to NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that property owners shall ࠮@LHY,UK/9)(ZZLZZTLU[ become more fit but not know- without delay remove all such weeds from their property, ing how to start, Wilbur said he ࠮+LTVSP[PVU+LJVUZ[Y\J[PVU and the abutting half of the street in front and alleys, if any, would advise, “Join Michael’s G- FIT and do as many exercises as behind such property, and between the lot lines thereof as ࠮*HSPMVYUPH,U]PYVUTLU[HS8\HSP[`(J[9L]PL^Z possible. Do not worry if you can- extended, or such weeds will be destroyed or removed not perform as well as some of the and such nuisance abated by the county authorities, in ࠮5VTPUH[PVUZHUK3PZ[PUNZVM/PZ[VYPJ9LZV\YJLZ slightly younger members.” With older exercisers, Granville which case the cost of such destruction or removal will 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, [OL /9) ^PSS ]PZP[ [OL 3V\ /LUY` said, he particularly focuses on be assessed upon the lots and lands from which, or from Hoover Girl Scout House site at 1120 Hopkins Ave. the front or rear of which, such weeds shall have been balance and joint strength. “We all lose our balance, but if destroyed or removed; and such cost will constitute a lien *VU[HJ[ 9VIPU ,SSULY H[ MVY PUMVYTH[PVU we work on footwork and agility upon such lots or lands until paid, and will be collected during business hours. ;OL/9)3PHPZVUPZ(T`-YLUJO it gives people more options to upon the next tax roll upon which general municipal taxes *OPLM 7SHUUPUN 6ɉJPHS ^OV TH` IL YLHJOLK I` LTHPS" recover before falling,” he said. are collected. All property owners having any objections to [email protected] “I’ve had people say, ‘Thank you the proposed destruction or removal of such weeds are for those burpees —I didn’t see Amy French the curb and I started to fall, but I OLYLI`UV[PÄLK[VH[[LUKHTLL[PUNVM[OL*V\UJPSVMZHPK *OPLM7SHUUPUN6ɉJPHS caught myself.’ city, to be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall in “For people who haven’t exer- said city on January 22nd, 2018, at 5:00 p.m., or as soon The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against cised in awhile, it’s not too late,” thereafter as the matter can be heard, when and where individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation Granville added. their objections will be heard and given due consideration. for this meeting or an alternative format for any related For more information about boot WYPU[LK TH[LYPHSZ WSLHZL JVU[HJ[ [OL *P[`»Z (+( camp go to granvillefit.com. Q Eric Nickel Coordinator at ]VPJLVYI`LTHPSPUNada@ Contributing writer Chris cityofpaloalto.org. Kenrick can be emailed at Fire Chief [email protected].

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Page 20 • January 5, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Living Well The Right Care at Senior Focus The Right Time FORBIDDEN ART ... The United Nations Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Association Film Festival will present “The Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Cost is $15. For more Desert of Forbidden Art,” a 2010 movie information, contact Michelle Rosegaus at about artist Igor Savitsky’s daring rescue and [email protected] or 650-223- preservation of forbidden art during the Soviet 8616. era, at Channing House on Monday, Jan. 8, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Ben Kingsley, Sally Field and Ed INFUSIONS FOR ALZHEIMER’S? ... Stanford Asner voice the diaries and letters of Savitsky School of Medicine researchers reported and the artists. Channing House is located at success in an early-phase clinical trial 850 Webster St. The event is free and open to examining the safety, tolerability and feasibility the public. of administering infusions of blood plasma We will match you with a skilled nurse for one-on-one care that from young donors to participants with mild ȴWV\RXUQHHGVȃZKHWKHULWȇVDVKRUWYLVLWRUVXSSRUW CAREGIVER SUPPORT ... Avenidas offers to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. There also a free weekly support group for caregivers were some signs suggesting improvements coping with medical or mental health issues in participants’ conditions, according to a affecting their spouse or partner’s quality of Stanford news release. Neurologist Sharon life on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sha, principal investigator and a clinical at Sunrise Senior Living, 2701 El Camino Real, associate professor at the medical school, SKILLED SERVICES Palo Alto. For more information, call facilitator presented the results in November at the Paula Wolfson at 650 289-5438. annual Clinical Trial on Alzheimer’s disease conference. The trial was designed to Post-Hospital Care Wellness Checks SLEEP LIKE A BABY ... Donn Posner, adjunct test the hypothesis of Tony Wyss-Coray, Wound Care Medication Management clinical associate professor at Stanford a Stanford professor of neurology whose School of Medicine, will discuss the effects research has shown that factors in the blood IV Therapies Airway/Ventilation Care of aging on sleep as well as research and of young mice can rejuvenate the brain tissue Palliative Care Patient Education treatment options for insomnia, including and improve cognitive performance in old medications and cognitive behavioral therapy mice. Sha cautioned that the assessments Hospice Care Respite Care on Friday, Jan. 29, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at were based on caregiver reports and that Avenidas at Cubberley Community Center,. the number of participants in the study — 4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto. The event is 18 — was small. Further studies on larger free. Space is limited. To register, call 650- numbers participants will be necessary before 289-5400. conclusions about efficacy can be reached, Call (650) 462-1001 to speak with a Care Coordinator. she said. IRISH MUSIC AND TALES ... Fiddler, piper and storyteller Kevin Carr will serve up an Items for Senior Focus may be emailed Irish stew of music, song and story on to Palo Alto Weekly Contributing Writer _NurseRegistry.com Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Chris Kenrick at ckenrick@paweekly. 8QLYHUVLW\$YHQXH3DOR$OWR&$ Schultz Cultural Arts Hall of the Oshman com.

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Home Front NEIGHBORHOOD SNAPSHOT LOVE FOR PLANTS AND ART? ... The Filoli estate in Woodside will hold a two-day art class “Introduction to Botanical Art” on Friday, Jan. 19, and Saturday, Jan. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This hands-on workshop introduces traditional botanical art skills, such as plant observation, drawing, color mixing and watercolor painting using leaves, flowers and fruit as models. Cost is $225 (members receive 20 percent discount), and includes all materials. Filoli is located at 86 Cañada Road. To register, go to filoli.org.

PLANTING SMALL FRUIT TREES ... Gamble Garden is holding a class on how to plant and maintain smaller-sized, easy-harvest trees. The class provides an overview of tree selection, planting and maintenance (including pruning, irrigation, fertilization, and pest management). Instructor Jeff Scroggin runs his own landscape management business on the Peninsula. He also volunteers his time maintaining the orchard at the Filoli estate in Woodside. The class will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Gamble Naomi Wang stands with her children Jocelyn Lu, 10, and Dylan Lu, 12, at the Magical Bridge Playground, which is near their Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Charleston Gardens home. Alto. Cost is $20 for members and $35 for non-members. To register, go to gamblegarden.org. ith the fast-paced, instantaneous lifestyle CAMELLIA SOCIETY MEETING people have come to associate with Silicon ... The San Francisco Peninsula Valley, it’s rare to find a place where people Camellia Society will hold its take the time to get to know their neighbors. monthly members’ meeting on W Having a sense of community has become Monday, January 22, at 7 p.m. A caring a lost art. That is, unless you live in a neighborhood like Palo at 1435 Madison Ave., Redwood Alto’s Charleston Gardens. City. The Camellia Society Bounded by main thoroughfares Charleston, Middlefield seeks to encourage greater use and San Antonio roads, Charleston Gardens is located just and appreciation of camellias off the Bayshore Freeway, near Cubberley Community Center, and to offer the public helpful vibe Charleston Shopping Center and the Oshman Family JCC. Yet information on the cultivation and in spite of those busy boundaries, the neighborhood feels iso- propagation of these beautiful and Charleston Gardens residents: lated from the traffic. versatile plants. The Society has “It wasn’t until we moved into our house and started explor- donated camellia plants to public ‘There’s no place like home’ ing our Charleston Gardens neighborhood that we discovered gardens and parks throughout the endearing characteristics that have made this place our the Peninsula including Holbrook by Melissa McKenzie | photos by Veronica Weber home and our community,” said resident Naomi Wang. Palmer Park in Atherton, the Wang said neighbors genuinely care about each other, often Menlo Park Civic Center, waving to each other during evening strolls. Her kids, she said, the U.S. Geological Survey, “love the vibe.” Gamble Garden and Lucie Stern “They started playing with neighborhood kids when every- Community Center. The Society one was just wee tall,” she said. “They spent idyllic summers also rescues plants at risk of circling around the block when they were learning to ride bikes destruction or relocation, and tries on our tree-lined streets and later gained enough practice to to safeguard camellia collections venture to the local park or library by themselves.” of historical interest. She said neighbors buy Girl Scout cookies from her daughter every February and freshly squeezed lemonade is quickly sold Send notices of news and events related to real estate, interior design, home out during the long summer days. improvement and gardening to Home “Last October, we had over 100 kids coming by to trick-or- Front, Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, treat,” Wang added. “Of course, there was one particularly Palo Alto, CA 94302, or email elorenz@ adorable child who apparently enjoyed our Halloween treats paweekly.com. Deadline is one week before publication. so much that he became a loyal and frequent customer every 10 minutes. It was hilariously adorable.” Adding to the sense of community is the generosity of READ MORE ONLINE Charleston Gardens residents. Wang said one of her neighbors PaloAltoOnline.com shares homegrown vegetables and another brings “delightful A home on Sutherland Drive in the Charleston Gardens neighborhood. There are more real estate features (continued on page 24) online. Go to PaloAltoOnline.com/ real_estate.

Page 22 • January 5, 2018 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com THE ADDRESS IS THE PENINSU THE EXPERIENCE IS AIN PINEL CITY $PRICE

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said. “On any particular evening is a 20-minute walk. Charleston Gardens while walking around the neigh- Both residents rave about the FACTS (continued from page 22) borhood, I bump into at least one close-knit community and said CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOLS (nearby): Children’s Pre-School Center, neighbor and spend time catch- the neighborhood is a good mix 4000 Middlefield Road, T-1; Good Neighbor Montessori, 4000 Middlefield treats” to neighborhood events. ing up. Most everyone is familiar of retired original residents, baby Road, K4; Young Fives and Preschool Family, 4120 Middlefield Road; Residents flock together for and friendly.” boomers and families living in T’enna Preschool (OFJCC), 3921 Fabian Way outdoor movie nights, potlucks Fullam said the location of ranch-style, Eichler and newer- FIRE STATION: No. 4, 3600 Middlefield Road and an annual block party in Charleston Gardens is one of its construction homes. LIBRARY: Mitchell Park branch, 3700 Middlefield Road late September. Now in its 20th most appealing characteristics, “Despite its convenience to LOCATION: Bounded by Middlefield Road, East Charleston Road, year, the block party is not only with its “high-quality” local everything, our Charleston Gar- Montrose Avenue, Sutherland Drive an event welcoming new resi- market, proximity to the library, dens neighborhood maintains a PARK: Mitchell Park, 600 East Meadow Drive dents to the neighborhood but walkability to Herbert Hoover decidedly tranquil and peaceful POST OFFICE: Cambridge, 265 Cambridge Ave.; Main, 2085 E. Bayshore also gives residents a chance to and Fairmeadow elementary quality of life,” Wang said. “So, Road reconnect with friends and build schools and Jane Lathrop Stan- would I recommend moving to PRIVATE SCHOOLS: Challenger School, 3880 Middlefield Road; Gideon camaraderie. ford Middle School and direct this prime real estate location? Hausner Jewish Day School, 450 San Antonio Road; Kehillah Jewish High Neighborhood Preparedness route to Gunn High School. Palo You betcha.” Q School, 3900 Fabian Way; Palo Alto Prep School, 4000 Middlefield Road, Coordinator Scott Fullam moved Alto’s and Mountain View’s Melissa McKenzie is a H-2 to Charleston Gardens in 2004, downtowns are just a 10-minute freelance writer for the PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Fairmeadow or Hoover elementary schools, Jane and echoed Wang’s sentiments. drive from the neighborhood and Weekly. She can be emailed at Lathrop Stanford Middle School, Gunn High School “The neighbors are great,” he the San Antonio Caltrain station [email protected] SHOPPING: Charleston Center, San Antonio Shopping Center

WEEKEND OPEN HOME Your Realtor & You UNLESS OTHERWISE Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Donations Over $48,000 in 2017 NOTED, ALL TIMES Today’s local The Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Shoes, which provides homeless and low-income ARE 1:30-4:30 PM Foundation donated $48,203 in 2017 to non- children new clothing and shoes at the start news, sports & hot picks profit organizations that help homeless and of the school year; and Housing Trust Silicon ATHERTON low-income individuals and families in Silicon Valley, which makes loans and grants for first- 5 Bedrooms Valley. Funds this year also went to scholarships time homebuyers. for graduating seniors from public high schools 40 Selby Ln Fresh news in the region. Also in 2017, the Charitable Foundation $4,900,000 presented a $1,000 scholarship grant to each of Sat/Sun The Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Coldwell Banker 324-4456 Foundation is a trust that makes grants available 18 graduating seniors from public high schools delivered to organizations from donations by REALTORS® in Silicon Valley. Since its creation 18 years ago, and affiliate members of the Silicon Valley the program has presented a total of $324,000 in WOODSIDE Association of REALTORS® (SILVAR). The scholarships to Silicon Valley youth. 4 Bedrooms daily foundation grants are also funded by proceeds SILVAR’s districts, through the Charitable 3970 Woodside Rd from SILVAR’s district fundraisers, like the $8,495,000 annual Los Gatos-Saratoga District’s bocce Foundation, also donate to their local Sign up today at PaloAltoOnline.com community nonprofit groups. 2017 district Sun 1-4 ball tournament, which raised $3,362, and the Coldwell Banker 851-2666 Los Altos-Mountain View District’s annual donations included $5,257 raised at the pumpkin auction, which raised over $5,000 this annual Los Gatos-Saratoga District pumpkin year. auction for the Family Giving Tree; $2,000 to the Cupertino Education Endowment “Due to the high cost of living, and especially Foundation and $750 respectively to West housing, there are more families in need in the Bay Area. We are thankful that with our Valley Community Services and Sunnyvale Community Services from the Cupertino- members’ continued support we are able to ® continue our commitment to the welfare of the Sunnyvale District; and $946 from the Los communities where our members work and Altos-Mountain View District’s Legal Update live,” said Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable sessions to Community Services Agency. Foundation President Eileen Giorgi. “We thank our members for supporting the Foundation SILVAR represents over 5,000 REALTORS® and year after year.” affiliate members engaged in the real estate business on the Peninsula and in the South Bay. The 2017 Charitable Foundation grant Serving on the foundation’s board of trustees recipients include Community Services Agency, are Giorgi, Phyllis Carmichael, Chris Isaacson, which provides social services for residents Karen Trolan, Denise Welsh and Paul Cardus. of Mountain View, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills; East Palo Alto Kids Foundation, which *** ® promotes educational opportunities for students The DeLeon Difference in East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park; Information provided in this column is Family Connections, which offers a tuition free presented by the Silicon Valley Association of 650.543.8500 cooperative preschool program for low-income REALTORS®. Send questions to Rose Meily at www.deleonrealty.com children in San Mateo County; My New Red [email protected]. 650.543.8500 | www.deleonrealty.com | DeLeon Realty CalBRE #01903224

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He ram Memorial Classic last week at St. recorded the final kill earned gold P Francis. for Team USA at the 1988 Seoul Pinewood beat the host Lancers, coached by Olympics and then led Stanford, former Pinewood standout Sami Field-Polisso, under coach Fred Sturm, to its first 58-36 in the championship game. That was af- national championship appearance. ter a couple of total blowouts in the first two Fortune was also part of the 1992 rounds, 80-34 over Lowell and 84-25 over bronze medalist team in Barcelona Soquel. and also appeared in the 1996 Junior sharp-shooter Atlanta Olympics. He was also Hannah Jump scored 63 named to the Pac-12 All-Century points over the three games Team . . . Stanford sophomore David Hickey on 23 of 42 shooting (.548) and Sacred Heart Prep grad and passed the 1,000-point Tierna Davidson and Andi Sullivan mark for her career. She is were added to the United States averaging 17.3 points per national women’s soccer team by Jared Wulbrun hit seven of eight 3-pointers and scored 21 points to help Palo Alto open game on the season. coach Jill Ellis it was announced SCVAL play with a 63-31 victory over host Cupertino on Wednesday. Klara Astrom is aver- Wednesday. The 26-player camp aging 14.7 points and a begins Saturday at the United team-high 6.8 rebounds per States Soccer National Training BOYS BASKETBALL game. Center in Carson, concluding Pinewood coach Doc on Jan. 21 with a match against Scheppler was asked for his Denmark. Davidson was the only Paly opens SCVAL play with a victory evaluation of how his team Hannah Jump returning collegiate player named to Priory, Menlo, SH Prep all win WBAL openers performed at St. Francis: the squad and Sullivan and South “I’m never really satisfied,’’ Scheppler said. Carolina’s Savannah McCaskill by Glenn Reeves 3-point sharp-shooter. “I’m always looking to get better. We’re look- were the two graduating seniors ared Wulbrun didn’t waste any time get- Max Dorward scored 13 points. Rojahn and ing ahead. I see Mitty and how they’re playing, invited to the camp . . . Stanford ting in a groove after returning from an William Schlemmer both scored nine, making winning the Nike Tournament of Champions grad Dwight Powell did everything injury. He came off the bench Wednes- one 3-pointer apiece. Paul Jackson III scored and the West Coast Jamboree. That’s the level in his power to help the Dallas J day and knocked down seven 3-pointers in eight. we want to play. We’re not there yet. The bot- Mavericks on Wednesday night. eight attempts to help lead Palo Alto to a Priory opened West Bay Athletic League tom line is we can be better.’’ Powell matched his career-high 63-31 victory over host Cupertino in a Santa play with a dramatic 50-47 victory over host Mitty (12-0) is not only the No. 1 ranked with 21 points and grabbed eight Clara Valley Athletic League De Anza Divi- Eastside Prep on Wednesday. team in the state, but is the top ranked team na- rebounds in the Mavericks’ 125-122 sion opener. Sacred Heart Prep and Menlo School each tionally by espnW, USA Today and MaxPreps. loss to the Golden State Warriors. “Out three weeks he pulled a little Steph won their openers slightly more comfortably. Pinewood (10-1) is ranked No. 3 in the state Steph Curry hit a 3-pointer with Curry,’’ Palo Alto coach Peter Diepenbrock The Gators beat host King’s Academy 72-53 as and No. 16 nationally by MaxPreps. three seconds remaining to give said. Jai Deshpande scored a team-high 18 points. Pinewood is in action Saturday against the Warriors the win, stopping the It was the sixth win in a row for Palo Alto Thomas Brown paced the Knights with 16 Bishop Gorman of Las Vegas at Miramon- Mavericks four-game winning streak (8-2, 1-0), which was at full strength with its points, seven rebounds and three steals in a te High at 11:30 a.m. in the Elite is Earned . . . Menlo College women’s soccer top seven players in action for the first time 66-38 win over visiting Pinewood. Showcase. goalie Kaylin Swart, an alternate for this season. Adrian LaValle hit a 3-pointer with 1:54 re- Priory plays Salesian (the only team to beat the South African national team for “Once the first one went in I started feeling maining to play in the game to put Priory (8-3, Pinewood thus far) at 10 a.m., Eastside Prep the 2016 Rio Olympics, was called my confidence growing,’’ Wulbrun said. 1-0) ahead to stay at 48-47. A minute later, plays Sacred Heart Cathedral at 2:30 p.m. and up by the team to participate in a The son of a coach (father Jeff Wulbrun is a Emmanuel Ajanaku-Makum slammed home Mitty plays St. Joseph at 4 p.m. in some of the pair of friendlies later this month. Stanford assistant), Jared learned to shoot the the final points. other games at the event. Swart will join the team at a camp 3 at a young age. Eastside (10-1, 0-1) had a chance to tie in the Pinewood opens West Bay Athletic League that begins January 14 and features “And once I realized I wasn’t going to get waning seconds but a long 3-pointer fell short. Foothill Division play Tuesday at Eastside in a pair of friendlies against Sweden. any taller I knew I needed to do that to contrib- Isiah Saams-Hoy led ECP with 22 points. one opener in a matchup of league powers. ute,’’ he said. “Every year I’ve tried to extend “We missed a lot of inside baskets early on,” Menlo hosts Sacred Heart Prep and Priory ON THE AIR my range so the defense can’t get to me.’’ Priory coach David Moseley said. “We weren’t hosts Notre Dame-Belmont in other WBAL Spencer Rojahn is the team’s other primary able to drive like we wanted.” Q openers. Q Friday College women’s basketball: Stanford at Arizona, 5 p.m., Pac-12 Networks ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Saturday High school football: All-American Zion Gabriel Joe Foley Bowl, 10 a.m., KNTV EASTSIDE PREP BASKETBALL MENLO BASKETBALL Sunday High school football: All-American The junior guard averaged 19.3 The senior averaged 21 points Bowl, 1 p.m., ESPN points a game in leading the a game and the Knights placed College women’s basketball: Panthers to a 3-0 record in the third at the Orange Holiday Stanford at Arizona State, 1 p.m., Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, Classic. He scored 26 points ESPN2 hosted by Eastside. Gabriel in wins over La Mirada and College wrestling: Penn at Stan- scored 22 points in a key win Paramount. Foley added 17 re- ford, 3 p.m. Stanford Live Stream over Whitney Young-Chicago. bounds and 18 assists. Monday College women’s gymnastics: NorCal Classic at Stanford, 6 p.m. Honorable mention Stanford Live Stream Klara Astrom* Carly McLanahan Ayo Aderoboye Spencer Rojahn* Pinewood basketball Menlo-Atherton basketball Priory basketball Palo Alto basketball READ MORE ONLINE Greer Hoyem* Mallory North Max Dorward* Will Schlemmer www.PASportsOnline.com Menlo-Atherton basketball Menlo basketball Palo Alto basketball Palo Alto basketball Hannah Jump* Kayla Tahaafe* Jonny Ebrahmian Riley Woodson* For expanded daily coverage of Pinewood basketball Eastside basketball Menlo soccer Menlo basketball college and prep sports, visit www.PASportsOnline.com Watch video interviews of the Athletes of the Week, go to PASportsOnline.com *Previous winner

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