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2 N The Almanac N TheAlmanacOnline.com N July 24, 2013 UPFRONT B ◆ A ◆ C ◆ A ◆ A BAY AREA CLASSICAL ARTIST ATELIER LLC Menlo Park fire chief returns MASTER WORKSHOPS home after crippling fall AND SUMMER PROGRAM By Sandy Brundage bed, took hours of painstaking Almanac Staff Writer work and drew upon the creativ- June - December 2013 ity exercised by firefighters in twisting ladder broke the field. Harold Schapelhouman’s “They’ve learned a few things ART CLASSES Abody, but not his heart. from me here,” he said with a Long Poses BACAA Studio “There is the irony of falling grin. That overflow slot in the Drawing/Painting 345 Quarry Road, San Carlos off a ladder in your own back- sink, for instance, turns out to with North Light (650) 832-1544 yard,” he said. work great for holding a tooth- [email protected] • www.BACAA.org After three decades in a career brush. that saw him deployed for 9/11, The doctors estimate it’ll take the Oklahoma City bombing, up to two years before they Katrina and local emergencies know whether he’ll improve. He Support too numerous to count, the fire eschews painkillers and antide- The Almanac’s chief of the Menlo Park Fire Pro- pressants. tection District is used to saving Lada, his wife, attends her own print and online lives rather than being saved. training sessions at the hospital, coverage of “You wonder why things learning how to provide care for happen. I used to say ‘life isn’t 2011 file photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac our community. Chief Harold Schapelhouman: a husband who wishes she didn’t fair.’ It’s easier to say when it “You learn how strong you can have to. Join today: SupportLocalJournalism.org/Almanac isn’t you,” Chief Schapelhou- be, how weak you can be, how “I have to get over it. But she’s man said. Life as a firefighter emotional you can be.” my partner, not my caregiver,” offers ample examples of bad the chief said. After a pause, things happening to good immediately hand off control of he added, “It’s one thing to An Independent K-8 Non profit School people. “Something bad hap- the fire district. do something to yourself. It’s pened to me.” He praised the San Jose fire- another to do something to your When the Almanac talked fighters who arrived at the scene family. That’s worse.” Individualized, to the chief at the Santa Clara — “they were incredible” — and His hospital roommate, coin- Self-Directed Valley Medical Center in San the medical personnel who have cidentally a man he’s known for Learning Jose on July 16, he was looking guided him through the long 10 years, arrived at the hospital “Follow the child” forward to going home the next days since the May 11 accident. the same day. Their arrival day, knowing a different kind of Used to leaving patients in the delivered two spinal traumas to life was waiting there. emergency room, he’s found “a a unit that hadn’t seen any for Essential Qualities: “I’m OK. I’m just broken.” six months. Multi-Age Respect, Through the hospital’s reha- Classrooms ‘I knew it was bad’ Responsibility, ‘I’m OK. bilitation program he’s met “Continuity is key The weight of a set of extend- other firefighters with broken Independence able yard clippers yanked him I’m just broken.’ backs, a judge, a SLAC engineer to learning” “Children thrive on trust” off balance and off the twisting FIRE CHIEF HAROLD SCHAPELHOUMAN (“He cheated at cards,” the chief ladder “like a guy on a tight- said; the group played poker to rope,” he said. The chief fell and whole different level of respect” develop their fine motor skills). blacked out, then came to still for what happens after the first A 20-year-old girl. clutching the tool like firefight- responders leave. “Everyone has bad days here. ers are trained to do. Chief Schapelhouman said But there are benefits, as crazy He was lying in a pool of blood he’s gone for “the full hospital as that sounds,” he said. “It’s not on the ground. “I knew it was experience,” with complication easy. You learn how strong you bad.” after complication requiring can be, how weak you can be, A neighbor, Dustin Yoder, multiple surgeries. The physi- how emotional you can be. I’ve called over a fence to see if all cal fitness that served him well cried more in this place — not was OK. Hearing a “no”’ he at work presents a danger now: always in a negative way. My started gathering the cavalry, When your blood pressure is roommate is the most inappro- following the chief’s instruc- normally low, even a small priately funny guy, like Patch tions along the way. drop — a common complica- Adams.” “Apparently I started tell- tion with spinal cord injuries ing everybody what to do after — carries potentially lethal The road ahead that,” Chief Schapelhouman consequences. He and Lada had already been said. “Which is scary because His right hand works; the left, talking about retirement. The I don’t remember what I said.” not so much. He can’t walk. Re- chief decided he wanted seven Duty still came first; he’s grate- learning how to handle daily ful he was cognizant enough to life, starting with getting out of See FIRE CHIEF, page 6 (650) 813-9131 State–of–the–art facility located at 4000 Terman Rd CALLING ON THE ALMANAC (cross street Arastradero) in Palo Alto THE ALMANAC (ISSN 1097-3095 and USPS 459370) is published every Wednesday by Embarcadero Media, Newsroom: 223-6525 N E-mail news, information, obituaries 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025- Newsroom fax: 223-7525 and photos (with captions) to: 6558. Periodicals Postage Paid at Menlo Park, CA and The Bowman faculty includes trained [email protected] Advertising: 854-2626 at additional mailing offices. 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4 N The Almanac N TheAlmanacOnline.com N July 24, 2013 ,OCAL .EWSM ENLO PARK | ATHERTON | WOODSIDE | PORTOLA V ALLEY Police chief ushers in new public transparency ■ Menlo Park police to release data about department started tracking ments in other jurisdictions the move, he said. “We’re doing complaints against officers. complaints and will release an where he’s worked, such as Los good work; why wouldn’t we annual report of statistics indi- Angeles. want to show those numbers?” By Sandy Brundage ing the past five years, Chief cating how many complaints The lack of historical data Chief Jonsen asked. “The mes- Almanac Staff Writer Jonsen set out to compile the were made (both may be due to sage is ‘the future is up to you’ statistics, only to find the task founded and the Menlo Park if we want to keep those num- obert Jonsen, Menlo nowhere near as straight-for- unfounded), The police department, like bers low.” Park’s new police chief, ward as expected: Throughout the geographic many small police Menlo Park council members Ris bringing a touch of Los the department’s history, the distribution by department also departments, hav- applauded the initiative. “Quite Angeles sunshine to his post: The criteria for what constituted a police beat, and has formed a ing few complaints often people don’t realize we department will begin releasing complaint shifted, and discern- the outcome — to begin with. The do take these things seriously,” annual reports with statistical ing outcomes proved equally whether resolved, citizen advisory chief hopes the Councilwoman Catherine Car- data regarding complaints made difficult. unresolved or committee. new annual report lton said, and added that she against officers, and the out- That’s no longer the case. resolved through will demonstrate hopes the reports will give “a comes, available to the public. “From now on, a complaint mediation. The reports will not the overall exemplary work per- little background to explain the Prompted by records requests is a complaint,” Chief Jonsen include identifying information formed by his officers. outcome.” from the Almanac asking for told the Almanac. As of July 1 such as names. The process is The city’s two police unions data on complaints made dur- (the start of the fiscal year) the similar to that used by depart- are “extremely supportive” of See MPPD, page 8 Warring Louise St. factions may reach a compromise By Sandy Brundage work, remains a mystery. Almanac Staff Writer The developer has hired a landscape architect, according he expected showdown to the city attorney, but repre- over the fate of an approx- sentatives of both sides declined Timately 53-by-60-foot to shed any light on the latest tangle of greenery on Louise developments, saying they had Street did not come to pass on “no information to report at this July 16. Moments before the time.” Menlo Park City Council opened Mr. McClure said he was “cau- the public hearing, City Attor- tiously optimistic” that the par- ney Bill McClure ties could come to announced that both an acceptable agree- sides were now talk- Developer ment. ing to each other and Mr. Sinnott asking to delay the and neighbors and investment part- hearing until Aug. ask to delay ner Mircea Voskeri- 20. The council con- cian have been try- curred. council ruling. ing to build a paved What revived the driveway exiting on possibility of a compromise Louise Street from a property at between developer Sam Sin- 1825 Santa Cruz Ave. that they Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac nott’s team and Louise Street purchased for redevelopment. A new approach residents, who had described The exit would cross over some themselves as implacable in of the green space in the public Sharon Heights Shopping Center, at 325 Sharon Park Drive in Menlo Park, now has an attractive their resistance, after months right-of-way, and possibly bolster new entrance, the first major improvement in the center since it was built in the 1960s. The new stonework is accented with trees, plants and flowers. The entry is also now safer and more accessible of acrimony that has included the developer’s case for switch- for shoppers, says Tom Scott of Cambridge Management. The entrance was completed in July after everything from dueling lawyers several weeks of construction. to police monitoring of yard- See LOUISE STREET, page 8
Lisa Gonzales Portola Valley school board names new superintendent directed the By Renee Batti STEAM program (science, technol- Almanac News Editor the STEAM program — sci- Ms. Gonzales, who replaces according to her LinkedIn ogy, engineering, ence, technology, engineering, Carol Piraino, begins work page. arts and math) at isa Gonzales, an admin- arts and math — at the county in the district on Aug. 2. She Before holding her current the county office istrator with the Santa office of education, according signed a two-year contract, end- position, Ms. Gonzales worked of education LClara County Office of to a statement released by the ing in June 2015. Her salary for as curriculum developer and Education, is the Portola Val- district. Her emphasis was on the first year will be $170,207; teacher trainer at the NASA ley School District board’s top the visual and performing arts. in the following school year, she Ames Research Center, accord- high school learning director, and choice for superintendent. The In her position, she has helped will earn $183,000. ing to her LinkedIn page. elementary school principal in the board approved her hiring at its support numerous school dis- The new superintendent She began her career as a middle Bay Area, the district announce- July 17 meeting. tricts with implementation of received a doctorate in educa- school math and science teacher ment said. Ms. Gonzales has most the state’s new common core tion from the University of La in Daly City, and has served as a recently served as director of standards. Verne in Southern California, middle school assistant principal, See SUPERINTENDENT, page 8
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6 N The Almanac N TheAlmanacOnline.com N July 24, 2013 NEWS REAL ESTATE TRENDS Police plan to expand surveillance by Samia Cullen By Sandy Brundage N BRIEFS money. From 2010 to 2012, the Finding Your Dream Home Almanac Staff Writer police department had 13 claims filed for injuries sustained while Every house hunter has a vision of for a retired couple, a separate in-law unit for our surveillance cameras asked for a representative of the subduing suspects and the equiv- their dream house. However, budgetary buyers with older parents etc. Buyers should will be added to the Menlo constraints often make concessions avoid buying a home that requires major Northern California Regional alent of 150 work days lost, cost- necessary. It is important for buyers to be work to satisfy their basic needs. FPark Police Department’s Intelligence Center, which will ing Menlo Park at least $68,708. prepared to make concessions that they will House with a Vision: An alternative arsenal if city officials agree. The store the license plate data, to not regret later. Balancing wants and needs to finding that dream house is to find a cameras would be mounted at give a presentation regarding its Three seats open on is crucial. Acknowledging that there is no house with the potential to become that intersections not yet determined, privacy policies. perfect house, how should buyers approach house within a reasonable budget. Having transportation panel their search for a home? a vision before start your home search will Police Chief Robert Jonsen told Already underway is a pilot Size: The optimal house varies with prove helpful in finding the right house. the council during a presenta- program to arm seven officers Three seats will be open this family size and needs. An undersized home Staying Power: Given today’s real tion on July 16. with Tasers. Menlo Park was one year on the Menlo Park Trans- is uncomfortable and among other things estate market and the high prices buyers The police department is also of only two cities in San Mateo portation Commission. The can contribute to clutter and tension among are paying, it’s important that your summer application deadline family members. But an oversized home can home be one you can see yourself living testing automated license plate County that didn’t use the be a major drain of time, energy and cash in and being comfortable with for at least readers borrowed from other devices. In 2011 the San Mateo is July 31 and the fall deadline when you consider what is required to 5 to 7 years. If another recession hits and jurisdiction while developing County grand jury recommend- Sept. 27. purchase, furnish, heat, cool, clean and prices fall, you may need to stay in that a privacy and data retention ed their implementation. Go to tinyurl.com/aq6e2q to maintain the home. Buyers should be house longer than anticipated. policy in conjunction with city According to Chief Jonsen, download an application (PDF) looking at a home that is not too big or too Keep Resale in Mind: Houses that are small for their anticipated needs for the overly customized are more difficult to sell. staff and council members. the officers will log every time or contact acting City Clerk Pam next 5 to 7 years. When you are remodeling your home keep During their July 16 meeting, a Taser is removed from its hol- Aguilar at 330-6620 or piagui- Lifestyle Needs: This will vary depending resale in mind and spend your money where council members discussed best ster, whether it’s fired or not. He [email protected] for more on who lives in the house - for example, good you can get it back. Your agent can advise you practices for data retention, and expects Tasers may save the city information. A schools for a family with kids, one-story home on the most cost-effective remodeling projects.
If you have a real estate question or would like a free market analysis for your home, please call me at 650-384-5392, Alain Pinel Realtors, or email me at [email protected]. ‘Good Samaritan’ killed on I-280 in Woodside For the latest real estate news, follow my blog at www.samiacullen.com A man who was killed on Art Montiel said. Montiel said. As the man Interstate 280 in Woodside on A preliminary investigation crossed the freeway, he was Sunday morning, July 21, had revealed that the 25-year-old struck by an oncoming Infiniti likely stopped to help victims of driver of a black Honda allowed SUV and killed, according to a crash, the California Highway his car to clip the rear of a the CHP. Patrol said. Toyota SUV, causing the Toyota I-280 was closed for around The man has been identified to lose control and strike the three hours. The driver of the by the San Mateo County Coro- center divide, Mr. Montiel said. Honda, who was later identified ner’s Office as Kirk Michael Two people in the SUV suffered as Charles Miranda, of Vallejo, A HIGHER LEVEL Peterson, 32, of Redwood City. minor injuries. was arrested by the CHP for Officers responded to reports Immediately after the crash, suspected drunk driving. of a crash involving multiple a witness in a Jeep pulled over Authorities ask anyone who OF SERVICE. vehicles on southbound I-280 on the right shoulder and got witnessed the incident to call north of Woodside Road at out of his vehicle, apparently the CHP at (650) 369-6261. NOW WITHIN about 2:40 a.m., CHP Officer to assist the crash victims, Mr. — Bay City News Service REACH. Election 2013: Atherton council race is on By Renee Batti Almanac News Editor someone and cancel the elec- “agonizing” for potential can- tion still open, however, the didates, Mr. Wiest said that “it therton voters will choose council discussed possibilities seems unfair to any of the appli- their new council mem- at last week’s meeting, but ulti- cants” to drag out the matter. Aber after all: The City mately opted to follow the advice Mr. Widmer and Mayor Eliza- Council reaffirmed on July 17 first voiced by Councilman Cary beth Lewis discussed the pos- an earlier vote to call an election Wiest on July 11: Let Atherton sibility of keeping the option to With the opening of a new rather than appoint someone to residents decide at the ballot box. appoint open until just before the vacant seat. Councilman Bill Widmer the filing period for the Novem- convenient location in Menlo Park, The four council members had urged the council to hold open ber election closes on Aug. 9, Chase’s exceptional personal voted unanimously on July 11 to the option to appoint, even as then make a firm decision on service has become easier to allow voters to fill the seat left potential candidates for the appointment versus election. open by Jerry Carlson’s July 1 November election take out But ultimately, Ms. Lewis agreed access. Let our dedicated team resignation, but only after failing papers to run. Because the that it would be best to end the of professionals help you achieve to agree on one of seven residents council could legally appoint uncertainty for residents who your financial goals and put our who applied to serve out the someone until Aug. 30 — 60 might be considering running innovative technologies to work term, which ends in December days after Mr. Carlson’s resig- in November. 2014. The council was facing a nation — why not keep options On a 3-1 vote, with Mr. Wid- for you. Stop by our new branch critical deadline: If an election open? mer dissenting, the council location and experience a new were to be called for November, Mr. Wiest and Councilman Jim stated it would no longer con- level of service you’ll truly value. paperwork had to be filed with Dobbie argued that the council sider appointing a fifth council the county by July 15. should stick with its earlier deci- member and would let the elec- With the option to appoint sion. Calling the uncertainty tion proceed. A
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July 24, 2013 N TheAlmanacOnline.com N The Almanac N 7 NEWS MPPD to release data on complaints filed Mentoring food entrepreneurs Woodside’s Chris Cornyn mentors contestants on new TV show against police officers By Jane Knoerle final winner is, but it’s a deep, Almanac Lifestyles Editor dark secret until the last show continued from page 5 commit to changing the current airs. climate of the police depart- ave what it takes to be The would-be food entrepre- Mediation option ment. the next Mrs. Fields or neurs were recruited through Chief Jonsen is also working Representatives of the NAACP HOrville Redenbacher? casting calls throughout the toward implementing a media- did not respond to questions Then you may be a Supermar- country. Candidates turned tion option for conflict resolu- regarding what specific inci- ket Superstar. That’s the prem- out to be “everybody from tion if the unions will agree. The dents, if any, had prompted the ise of Lifetime television’s new grandmas to college-age kids mediation would give those who letter. A records search of court- competition show appearing passionate about their prod- filed complaints a chance to house files did not shed any light for the next nine weeks at 10 uct,” he says. Each episode meet with the officers involved, on the matter. p.m. Monday nights. featured a single category, and provide everyone with an According to Chief Jonsen, “Supermarket Superstar” such as cakes, ethnic food, or opportunity to describe their the Rev. Moore and two con- premiered July 22, with Chris barbecue. perspectives of the incident. stituents followed up the letter Cornyn of Woodside as one of The first show category was “People want to be heard. with a meeting, which the chief three mentors helping home cakes. Three products were If everyone walks out feeling described as focused on con- chefs prepare their products featured: a “buzz-cake” con- heard, that would be a suc- cerns the NAACP has had with for mass production. Celebrity taining alcohol, a cookie-cup- Chris Cornyn takes his place at cessful conflict resolution,” he the police department in the chef Michael Chiarello and the mentors’ table for a new TV cake, and peach cobbler. After said. past, and how to build a better cookie mogul Debbi Fields of show on the Lifetime channel. hearing the critics’ opinion of Last but definitely not least, the relationship going forward. Mrs. Fields Cookies are the his product, the “buzz-cake” police department has formed a “I can’t go back and change other mentors. Actress and by its producers, the Wein- candidate decided to drop new citizen advisory committee. things,” Chief Jonsen said. model Stacy Keibler is host. stein Company (“Project Run- out. Of the remaining two, Its 20 members include at least Increasing accessibility, ensur- Each one-hour episode of way”) and All3Media America the A&P buyer chose peach one representative from every ing that residents are treated “Supermarket Superstar” fol- (“Undercover Boss”). “I just cobbler as the winning prod- Menlo Park neighborhood, with respect and expanding lows three home chefs as they got a phone call one day,” he uct. On the mentors’ advice, it according to the chief, and will police presence through tech- pitch their product idea. After says. “I think they found me was changed from a shelf to a meet on a monthly basis. nology and the new Belle Haven one contestant is eliminated, on Google.” frozen item. substation will be key, according the remaining two go before A food-branding executive, “We really did try to men- NAACP to the chief. a supermarket buyer for the Mr. Cornyn is the founder of tor these people,” says Mr. Residents and officials alike Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea DINE, a food and drink mar- Cornyn. “We wanted to give have been taking stock of Menlo Substation Company (A&P), who deter- keting and advertising agency. them the tools to go into busi- Park’s new police chief, the fifth Menlo Park spent nearly 10 mines the winner of each In 2011, he sold the company ness.” He sees the program hired during the past eight years. years trying to open a new episode. to Mattson, known for creat- appealing to a large audience. Recently it was the NAACP’s substation in that neighbor- The winner receives $10,000 ing new food products, but “After all, everybody goes to turn to sit down to discuss the hood; the effort stalled due to in prize money and $100,000 continues as DINE’s president. the supermarket, but they past and look to the future of the disputes between the city and worth of product development He commutes from his home don’t know how those prod- police department’s historically the developer. But once police advice from Mr. Conryn’s food in Woodside to Foster City. ucts get there.” troubled relationship with some identified a promising location marketing company, called Shooting for the TV show The average supermarket segments of the community. in a strip mall at 871 Hamilton DINE. took place in January 2013. carries 50,000 items; however, On May 29 the San Jose-Sili- Ave. off Willow Road, Facebook On the show’s finale, three “We filmed for more than nine out of 10 new products con Valley chapter of the orga- volunteered to help fund it, winners from the season will three weeks, working from fail, even if they make it to the nization sent a letter to Chief guaranteeing to cover $2,750 be invited back to compete for 6 a.m. to midnight,” he says. shelf, he says. Jonsen asking that the depart- in monthly rent and to pay for the grand prize by presenting All the action took place on Back home in Woodside ment develop a relationship of renovations. their product to A&P CEO sets constructed in the studio. with his wife, Robyn, and kids mutual respect with residents, In contrast to the old facility Sam Martin, with the winner There was “great chemistry” Kate, 8, and Shay, 6, Mr. as well as strengthen its com- on Newbridge Street — a dour, securing a place on the super- between the participants and Cornyn reflects on his foray munication, transparency and forbidding building with barred markets’ shelves. very little of the dialogue was into show business. “I consider accountability. windows — the new substation Mr. Cornyn was recruited scripted, he says. it a great experience,” he says. The chief provided a copy of will look less like a bunker and for the show in May 2012 Of course, he knows who the “I learned so much.” A the letter to the Almanac: “A more like a place people want to few residents have expressed drop by, the chief said. their concerns regarding police “We’re the police. We can’t stops, contacts and use of exces- take the bars down? What mes- LOUISE STREET The residents then asked the Sinnott’s appeal of the driveway sive force, and general police sage does that send?” he said. continued from page 5 city to turn over the public right- permit revocation during Tues- attitudes,” wrote Rev. Jethroe After opening, the substation of-way to adjoining homeowners day night’s meeting. Moore, president of the local will launch a six-month staffing ing the address from Santa Cruz — a process called abandonment Planning commissioners NAACP. Some officers “have trial with a community service Avenue to Louise Street, which — with plans to preserve it as determined on a 4-2 vote last been accused of abusive and a officer and a code enforce- city staff doesn’t support. green space in perpetuity with month that the abandonment racist sarcastic manner, when ment officer, keeping someone While staff initially granted easements for pedestrian access. would be consistent with the dealing with the public, and available at the facility Monday a permit for the driveway, the The council was expected to city’s general plan, but noted have shown a recurring pat- through Friday from 9 a.m. to council voted 3-1 to revoke it after decide whether to proceed with that they were not voting on the tern of discourtesy and detach- 5 p.m. A Spanish speaker will Louise Street residents protested. the abandonment or grant Mr. abandonment request itself. A ment.” be on hand Wednesday through Traffic stops were also a con- Saturday. cern; the NAACP called for the Services will include code Menlo Park police department enforcement, filing police SUPERINTENDENT Leadership Award in 2012. attend public schools. to collect data on all stops that reports, purchasing overnight continued from page 5 In her spare time, Ms. Gon- In the district announce- included the location and time, parking permits and signing zales is a marathon coach for ment, board President Jocelyn the justification, the outcome, off on equipment violations. A Ms. Gonzales is vice presi- the San Francisco Marathon Swisher praised Ms. Gonzales whether photos were taken or small conference room will be dent of legislative action for the Run365 training program, and as “a dynamic, collaborative searches performed or other dedicated for community Association of California School serves on the board of Kristi leader with strong interper- suspect information recorded. meetings, and the department Administrators. The American Yamaguchi’s Always Dream sonal skills (who) is proficient The letter did not name spe- is also going to work on estab- Association of School Admin- Foundation, according to the with the leading-edge educa- cific officers or incidents. It lishing a neighborhood watch istrators honored her with a district. She and her husband tional practices and technolo- concluded by asking the chief to program. A national Women in School have 8-year old twin girls who gies.” A
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Photo by Magali Gauthier/The Almanac 650-743-7702 [email protected] Next steps for downtown plan? By Dave Boyce tive, time-limited and highly N WOODSIDE Almanac Staff Writer structured — so as to move We are buyers of Diamonds, beyond brainstorming and con- owntown Woodside can bicycle parking and restrooms sider possible plans. Illustrations Estate Jewelry, Fine Watches, be a tough place to find for the public? Should parking of the proposed plans would fol- Sterling Silver Flat Ware Da parking spot, make be eliminated along Mountain low in early 2014, with the whole your way around town, have a Home Road in front of Roberts process punctuated along the and Gold and Platinum Jewelry picnic, or put on an art exhibit. Market? Should the town con- way by public hearings before These and other concerns have sider adjusting the geometry the Planning Commission and been grist for some recent brain- of where Woodside, Mountain the Town Council. storming by a task force of 30 Home and Canada roads meet “An established schedule Jackson Square residents, half of them volun- to remove the quirkiness of the would not only result in a prod- teers in town government and intersection? What should be uct at the end of the process, Estate Buyers half citizens at large. the scope of the task force’s mis- but can also assist in main- With some 15 months of work sion? taining momentum and inter- ahead in this effort to update The primary concerns for est,” Planning Director Jackie the Town Center Area Plan, the downtown — the area between Young says in the report. Some Town Council planned to meet Whiskey Hill and Canada roads may complain that a schedule at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, in — are parking and getting moves things along too fast, Independence Hall to discuss a around, or circulating, accord- but “advantages usually far schedule and the preliminary ing to a staff report. Merchants outweigh the disadvantages,” s 2/,%8 0!4%+ 0(),)00% #!24)%2 steps of hiring a facilitator for have reported seeing potential Ms. Young says. “The schedule !.$ !.9 &).% 7!4#(%3 this collaborative community customers drive away after a should be presented to the Task s *%7%,29 .%7 /2 /,$ 7/2. %6%. effort. fruitless search for a parking Force participants for their (Visit AlmanacNews.com for spot. Circulation issues directly review and modification, so that $!-!'%$ s 3),6%2 !.$ '/,$ #/).3 updates. This story went to press affect the interests of motor- they are actively involved with s ./4 352% "2).' )4 ). s 7% !,3/ !##%04 prior to the meeting.) ists, equestrians, cyclists and consenting and committing 42!$% ).3 !.$ #/.3)'.-%.4 Task force members have pedestrians, including children themselves to a schedule and been asking questions that, for getting to and from school. the process of working toward the moment anyway, do not A May 28 staff report proposes consensus at the outset.” ,OCAL SHOWROOM s &ULL 3ERVICE &INE *EWELER have answers: Should there be a schedule for the task force The town may engage consul- /VER YEARS OF SERVING THE -ID 0ENINSULA buildings downtown that com- through the fall that includes tants for technical studies to bine commercial and residen- three facilitated charrettes — address traffic and environmen- We specialized in the purchase tial purposes? Should there be workshops that are collabora- tal issues, Ms. Young says. A of larger Diamonds....1 carat and above! Woodside, Portola Valley incumbents seek re-election The three incumbents on the he had not yet decided whether Chris Thomsen — have taken We offer Free appraisals seven-member Woodside Town to run again. Craig Hughes, a out papers, as has challenger Council — Deborah C. Gor- member of the Architectural Georgia Jack of Redwood City, with no obligation don, Mayor Anne Kasten and and Site Control Commis- according to the county regis- Dave Tanner — have taken out sion since 2009, also took out trar of voters. 2808 EL CAMINO REAL papers to run for re-election in papers for this council race, The registrar’s data shows no (3 Lights South Of Woodside Rd.) November. which involves three seats on activity yet for the one open REDWOOD CITY In Portola Valley, incum- the five-member council. seat on the three-member gov- bents Maryann Moise Derwin In the Sequoia Union High erning board of the Woodside 650-365-3000 and John Richards have taken School District, two seats are Fire Protection District. The WWW.JACKSONSQUARE.COM Tues. – Sat. 10am to 5pm out papers, Town Clerk Sharon open on the five-member gov- board member whose term Closed Sunday & Monday Hanlon said. Incumbent Ted erning board. The two incum- expires in December is Peter Driscoll told the Almanac that bents — Alan Sarver and Berger.
July 24, 2013 N TheAlmanacOnline.com N The Almanac N 9 NEWS Porotla Valley to weigh Parcel tax renewal heads for ballot future of farmers’ market By Renee Batti N ATHERTON Lewis urged the council to Almanac News Editor By Dave Boyce back the measure unanimous- Almanac Staff Writer potential impact of the addition ith the clock ticking ly, saying council members of food trucks on their business,” on the lifespan of on their land pay $750 annu- should be united in their sup- o say that the new Portola the report said. Food trucks, if WAtherton’s current ally per parcel, falling into the port to boost the measure’s Valley farmers’ market allowed, should be barred from parcel tax, which raises about category of having a home chances for passing, Mr. Dob- Thas been popular hardly serving pizza out of concern for $1.86 million annual for police on a parcel between half an bie voted against it. does justice to what has become competition with local pizza services and public works proj- acre and less than two acres. a Thursday afternoon phenom- outlets, the report said. ects, the City Council voted on But there are a small number Split decision enon in the parking lot of the Roberts Market and Park- July 17 to ask voters to renew of homes on parcels under a Mr. Dobbie’s vote appeared Historic Schoolhouse. The first side Grille and the deli are not the tax for four more years. half-acre, and owners of those to stun a few people, including market, on June 13, all but opposed to the sale of fresh The tax rate, the council parcels pay less. Mayor Lewis, who made the sold out. Of 30 email messages produce at the farmers’ market, decided, should not change, original motion to approve the included in a recent staff report the report said. Someone from with one exception: Under the tax renewal measure for the bal- to the Town Council, all but one Roberts is expected to be at the ordinance passed last week, Mayor asks council lot with no changes to the rates. spoke well and enthusiastically council meeting. the Menlo Circus Club’s rate Following her motion, though, of the market, particularly as a Also on the agenda: would rise 150 percent: from to reconsider 150% Councilman Widmer moved to way to strengthen ■ The coun- $10,000 to $25,000 a year. tax hike for Menlo amend it to include the tax rate the community. cil will consider The council voted to place Circus Club. hike for the Circus Club, with The council in Among the issues: new language for the renewal measure on the Mr. Dobbie seconding it. April approved a effects on local the ballot measure November ballot, which will Councilman Dobbie argued After Mr. Dobbie cast his six-week trial for to renew for four also include a race for the seat for a flat rate, a concept vote against the entire motion, the market. On restaurants and years the 4.5 per- left open by the July 1 resig- supported by Councilman Ms. Lewis urged him to recon- Wednesday, July grocery stores. cent utility users nation of Jerry Carlson. The Widmer. But a town-commis- sider, to no avail. 24, the council tax (UUT). This current tax expires at the end sioned survey of likely voters After the meeting, Mayor meets to consider extending the measure will not be an up-or- of June 2014. indicated that residents are Lewis said her decision to sup- trial for a year. (The meeting down vote on the tax. Voting yes The rate hike for the Circus overwhelmingly supportive port the Circus Club amend- starts at 7:30 p.m.) Among the continues the current 4.5 percent Club was suggested by Coun- of renewing the tax, as is. The ment was a “split decision,” issues: effects on local restau- rate; voting no would allow the cilman Jim Dobbie, and orally survey didn’t seek opinions and that she was blindsided rants and grocery stores, and rate to rise to 5.5 percent. supported by Councilman Bill about a potential increase. by the proposal to increase the whether food trucks and hot- ■ A proposal by the advisory Widmer. After some post- Mayor Lewis and Council- tax to $25,000. But “I saw the food carts should be allowed. Cable & Utilities Underground- meeting public criticism about man Cary Wiest argued that opportunity to have unanim- Food trucks and food carts ing Committee would divert a the rate increase, particularly trying to increase the rate, even ity” in the voting, she added. could ameliorate the conflict significant portion of UUT rev- in light of its approval without for a small number of residents In addition, she said, coun- between planning family dinner enues to pay for burying utility public notice or discussion, now paying below $750, might cilmen Dobbie’s and Widmer’s for Thursday evenings and social- lines along Alpine and Portola Mayor Elizabeth Lewis said jeopardize the chances for the statements that the Circus izing and shopping at the market roads, the town’s scenic corri- she is asking for a reconsidera- tax’s renewal, an argument ulti- Club’s rate hadn’t been raised late on Thursday afternoons, said dors. The town’s general plan tion of the tax measure at the mately convincing Mr. Widmer in 20 years wasn’t accurate. town sustainability coordinator calls for burying the lines, but council’s Aug. 7 study session. to vote for the tax altered only According to the city manager Brandi de Garmeaux in the staff with the reserve growing by City Attorney Bill Conners said to increase the Menlo Circus and city clerk, the annual rate report. Emails show support for about $15,000 a year and the the council can make changes Club’s annual rate. had been increased from $3,825 the trucks. cost of undergrounding cur- to the measure it approved last Councilman Dobbie con- to $10,000 in 2001, she said. As for the merchants, manage- rently set at about $2.5 million week up to Aug. 9. tinued to argue for a flat rate She is calling for reconsid- ment at Portola Cafe Deli at the per mile, completing the job Under the existing tax, most of $750 for any parcel with a eration because “I don’t think intersection of Alpine and Porto- would take more than 600 years, property owners with a house house on it. Although Mayor we discussed it enough.” A la roads is “concerned about the the committee said. A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT Saturday, August 10th, 2013 from 8:30 am to noon
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July 24, 2013 N TheAlmanacOnline.com N The Almanac N 11 NEWS Grand jury: Give county ‘unhindered’ authority to outsource
By Dave Boyce hiring of private contractors. There is opposition from the the county government’s per- Almanac Staff Writer Contractors can bring a set unions that represent county manent staff to shrink by 10 he discretion available of skills that “are crucial to the There are lessons to be employees: the American Fed- percent to 15 percent in coming to corporate managers success of any business, wheth- learned from the private eration of State, County and years. Hiring contract workers T— the ability to hire er public or private,” the report sector, says county Municipal Employees (AFSC- would reduce liability costs in contractors to address short- says. “Because technology is ME) and the Service Employees that contractors don’t receive or longer-term needs — was seemingly out of date by the manager John Maltbie. International Union (SEIU). health care and pension bene- once available to the San Mateo time it is installed and work- While the unions do not oppose fits, the staff report says. As for County manager, and that dis- loads in many departments using contractors for expertise other sources of periodic help, cretion should be restored, can fluctuate significantly, the of a 35-page staff report on not available in-house, they the report recommends tem- according to a new report by the County should have the legal ways to move county govern- oppose contracting for services porary employees, volunteers, county grand jury. right that it once had, which is ment toward becoming an provided by “dedicated county interns, citizens helping them- A provision in the county to utilize outside contractors “agile organization (with a) employees,” the grand jury selves through organizations charter, removed around 1978, when the County Manager more flexible workforce, one report says. such as a neighborhood watch, invested the county manag- deems it economically and/ designed in significant part to The local chapter of the and a sharing of facilities and er with the duty to employ or operationally necessary,” expand the use of fixed-term AFSCME did not respond to an resources by all public agencies “experts and consultants to the grand jury report says. “As employees and outside contrac- interview request. in the county. perform work and advise, in such, the Board should submit tors.” County management, the connection with any of the for voter approval a Charter In March, the Board of Super- Staying current staff report says, should engage functions of the county, when provision granting the County visors gave County Manager In a March 12 presentation the labor unions as full part- economically advantageous,” an unrestricted right to out- John Maltbie a green light to try introducing the staff report to ners, implement a private- the grand jury report says. The source.” out some of his recommenda- the supervisors, Mr. Maltbie sector-like pension plan, invest report recommends amending The grand jury report did not tions, including launching pilot argued that county government in employee training, take steps the charter to restore the man- come out of the blue. County programs, county spokesper- is being left behind by technol- to attract a multi-generational ager’s options for “unhindered management set the context son Marshall Wilson said in an ogy, that citizens’ appreciation workforce, and invest in new outsourcing,” including the in February with the release email. and understanding of govern- technology and the infrastruc- ment is lower while their expec- ture needed to support it. tations are higher, and that the The county charter would PENINSULA state and federal governments need amending to implement are shifting responsibilities to the staff report’s recommenda- local government. There are tions, the staff report says, an lessons to be learned from the idea that has the support of the private sector, Mr. Maltbie county grand jury. While the said. opinions of a civilian grand jury With an ongoing deficit and do not have the force of law, the now-routine drawing from 19 county residents who sit on county reserves, taxpayers it are intended to be “a voice of approved a new 10-year half- the people and conscience of Discover the best places cent sales tax in November the community,” according to a 2012 that is expected to bring mission statement on the grand to eat this week! in $60 million annually. The jury’s website. county evidently has taxpayer Grand juries originated in AMERICAN New Tung Kee Noodle House support and “10 years to right England in the 12th century, the ship,” Mr. Maltbie said. were first empaneled in North Armadillo Willy’s 947-8888 “We now have a real obliga- America in 1635 in the Mas- 941-2922 520 Showers Drive, Mountain View tion, I think, to create an sachusetts Bay Colony, and are 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos www.shopmountainview.com/luunoodlemv organization that is financially a feature of self-government in www.armadillowillys.com stable and sustainable and 42 states, the website says. INDIAN able to deliver quality services Go to tinyurl.com/Jury-321 The Old Pro Janta Indian Restaurant to meet the rapidly changing for the grand jury report (PDF community needs and revital- may take time to load). 326-1446 462-5903 541 Ramona Street, Palo Alto ize the ideals of democracy and Go to tinyurl.com/agile-321 369 Lytton Ave. community.” for the staff report (PDF) on www.oldpropa.com www.jantaindianrestaurant.com Mr. Maltbie said he expects agile organizations. A ITALIAN Thaiphoon Cucina Venti 323-7700 Break in trial of former probation chief 254-1120 543 Emerson Ave, Palo Alto 1390 Pear Ave, Mountain View www.ThaiphoonRestaurant.com The prosecution rested July On July 16, the prosecution www.cucinaventi.com 17 in its third day of a jury evidence was completed and six trial against a former San Mateo witnesses testified. CHINESE Read and post reviews, County chief probation officer Mr. Wagstaffe said that defense Chef Chu’s facing two charges of possessing attorney Jaime Leanos has stated explore restaurant menus, child pornography. that Forrest will take the stand 948-2696 get hours and directions Stuart Forrest was arrested in his defense to testify and 1067 N. San Antonio Road in December 2012 after being tell the jury that he had child www.chefchu.com and more at ShopPaloAlto, named in a complaint by the U.S. pornography for business pur- postal inspector that alleged he poses. ShopMenloPark Ming’s possessed child pornography on Mr. Forrest had worked for the 856-7700 and ShopMountainView his personal computer. He was county’s probation department 1700 Embarcadero East, Palo Alto placed on formal administrative since 1977 and was appointed www.mings.com leave on Dec. 21 and retired 10 chief in 2009. He remains out of days later on Dec. 31. custody on a $100,000 bail bond. According to San Mateo The trial will resume in County District Attorney Steve Department 43, San Mateo Wagstaffe, the trial will resume County Superior Court in Red- powered by at 9 a.m. July 24, following a wood City, with visiting Judge week-long break due to defense Robert Atack presiding. witness issues. — Bay City News Service
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Early start interested in cognitive science, she and Born in Tokyo, where she lived until a Young Global Leader colleague who age 6, Ms. Kataoka spent much of her works in the field gathered the brain- childhood in Menlo Park, graduating waves of a range of chosen leaders in from Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton business, academia, science and politics, before heading for Stanford University. worldwide, Ms. Kataoka explains. The She now lives in Palo Alto. participants were asked to visualize being As a teenager and young adult, Ms. involved in activities they were passionate Kataoka gained considerable attention about as their brainwaves were recorded. locally as a skilled flutist and a practitio- The aggregated brainwaves were ner of Japanese brush painting, known as manipulated in such a way to alter a sumi-e. Her reputation has grown to inter- piece of electrochromic glass that is national status, and she receives numerous controlled by electric signals. The glass commissions for original works. is one piece of a structure — a trian- Ms. Kataoka was invited to attend gular prism — in which a small tree the World Economic Forum’s annual is contained. As individual brainwave meeting in Davos, Switzerland, in 2011, samples rotate from “chorus” to “solo- where she would talk about her art, ist” in the art installation, the overall and contribute to panels on art and intensity of the brainwaves changes, technology — an area she has focused and that changes the transparency of on intensively for many years. She was the glass. When the work is on display, obviously well-received: She was invited there is also equipment available for back for the 2012 and 2013 sessions, and viewers to alter the glass with their own asked to present a solo exhibition of her brainwaves. artwork last year. “The more intense the brainwaves are, Reflections She was also named a WEF Cultural the more transparent the glass becomes, Leader, and last year was chosen to be allowing more light to reach the tree — a WEF Young Global Leader for a five- empowering photosynthesis, and life,” year term. Ms. Kataoka explains. “It is a commen- tary on the simultaneous fragility and on the world Expanding art forms elevating power of human thought.” Ms. Kataoka painted three other sides “After the Celestial Axe” isn’t the only of the installation piece, which she calls work in which Ms. Kataoka uses mirrors. “The Tree of Pascal” — inspired by Story by Renee Batti ditions, the piece “has its own emo- For the last few years, she has explored Blaise Pascal’s statement: “Man is but a Photos by Michelle Le tional tenor.” making those surfaces an integral part reed, the most feeble thing in nature; but Ms. Kataoka worked countless hours of a new form she has developed — what he is a thinking reed.” ometime between nightfall on with Djerassi facilities manager Skip she calls Magic Boxes. Halloween and sunrise on the Gianocca to arrange the tree fragments In these works, a viewer sees images Tear down that wall SDay of the Dead, the tree fell. A on the hill near the trunk, sanding inside of a box by looking through a majestic old heritage them to smooth the small porthole in the front of the piece. As she explores new ways to express oak, it had enchanted surfaces so the mir- But in fact, the viewer’s gaze is directed at her artistic vision, Ms. Kataoka also artists-in-residence Ambitious ror fragments would mirror fragments on the box’s wall facing advocates a more sympathetic relation- and visitors to the adhere. The project him or her, and therefore is seeing only ship between the arts and the sciences. Djerassi artists’ com- outdoor work took longer than her reflections of the artwork Ms. Kataoka “There’s an unnatural wall — a Berlin pound in the hills residency, and she had has painted on the opposite wall. Wall — between them,” she laments. above Woodside for of artist Drue to return to the site for The viewer “can never see the art in its “There’s a lot of talk in the media decades — outward- an additional week to entirety at once,” she said in an email. about the need for better STEM educa- ly healthy but unbe- complete the work, she “This is designed to mimic the natural tion (science, technology, engineering known to its admir- Kataoka featured says. cognitive process, where an individual and math). Instead we need STEAM ers, rotting away at Just as she created unites more, or less, faded memories (STEM plus art). its core. at Djerassi open a work of art out of a with vibrant immediate past experi- “I see two major problems with a Can anything be mysteriously toppled ences to patch together the canvas of purely STEM approach. First, our young salvaged from those studio event tree, Ms. Kataoka also knowledge.” people need the ability to understand sad, broken remains imagined the story of One example of a Magic Box, “Let Us other cultures, not to mention their of bark and branch- its night-shrouded fall, Out,” is “about the one-way street of own, in order to lead in a globalized es? Enter artistic inspiration — and writing a poem, “The Legend of the human existence.” In building it, Ms. world — and art education is necessary Drue Kataoka, who first laid eyes on Fallen Axe,” that begins: Kataoka asked more than 40 people from for this. Secondly, technological and the fallen hulk early this year while many walks of life — a doctor, engineers, scientific skills need to be augmented hiking the grounds with fellow Djerassi I saw the flash of a blade — a prisoner and a war veteran, for example with creativity. While the arts don’t hold artists-in-residence. Though many saw many mountains wide — to write out phrases she constructed a monopoly on human creativity and wreckage where once there was arbo- that sent the sky careening sideways. beginning with the words “Let us out.” imagination, they are the most effective real splendor, Ms. Kataoka saw her next She then meticulously reproduced the way for developing it. art project — one that would allow the When the Djerassi Resident Artists phrases, painting them out in reverse “Creativity is an infinite resource, viewer as well as the surrounding trees, Program hosts its annual open house so that they would be readable when but you have to mine it — you have to shrubs, birds and sky to become part of and open studio event on Sunday, July reflected by the mirror fragments. cultivate it.” the artwork. 28, “After the Celestial Axe” will be the She also found handwriting samples Ms. Kataoka participates in panels Using shards of mirror purposefully featured art attraction as the public gets of people whose “voices” she wanted and other means of spreading that mes- shaped and arranged on 27 surfaces its first chance to view the work. Mar- to include, such as Einstein, Freud, sage. She also has worked with young from the fallen oak, Ms. Kataoka cre- got Knight, Djerassi program executive Shards of mirror purposefully arranged on the remains of a fallen oak Thomas Mann, and Pushkin. people to try to develop their interests ated “After the Celestial Axe,” which director, said that Ms. Kataoka’s piece allow the viewer of “After the Celestial Axe” to experience shifting images The front of the box is emblazoned in the arts. she describes as “a living organism ... will be one of three sculptures intro- by shifting position. Artist Drue Kataoka, shown in photos, created the work with a large “no entry” symbol. The In 2001, she established through the living with and feeding off of the ener- duced to the public, but hers is “by as a Djerassi Resident Artists Program participant earlier this year. voices are, in effect, trapped inside of the Rotary Club of Menlo Park a scholarship gy of the environment and the people far the most ambitious,” as well as the box. “Let Us Out” is one of several works fund for students interested in pursuing around it.” largest and most dramatic. displayed at the Mountain View offices an arts career, donating the proceeds of “The viewer changes the work by “We proudly work with remarkable Djerassi open house of Fenwick & West, at 801 California St. a single, limited-edition sumi-e painting shifting position,” she said during an artists from around the world,” Ms. The public can see “After the Celestial Axe” by Drue Kataoka, in addition to the (The public can view the work, on the to create an endowment. As of this year, interview at the site of the glittering Knight said. “It’s a special pleasure to artworks of many other current and past Djerassi program artists-in-residence, at first floor, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- 15 students have received a scholarship, artwork. And because the colors and feature Drue, an international talent, an open house and open studio at the artists’ camp on Sunday, July 28. The event day through Friday through August.) she says. tones of the reflected images change who has chosen to live and work right is from 1 to 5 p.m. at the 580-acre ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains, above Wood- Another innovative new medium Ms. Ms. Kataoka’s artwork can be found at side. Admission is $35 per person, and reservations are required. Call 747-1250, or with the time of day and weather con- Kataoka has explored: brainwaves. Long Drue.net. A in our own backyard.” go to djerassi.org for information and reservations.
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EDITOR & PUBLISHER Tom Gibboney (223-6507) NEWSROOM A breath of fresh air at the MPPD Managing Editor Richard Hine (223-6525) n another sign that the Menlo Park Police Department is step- News Editor representatives from every major neighborhood in Menlo Park. Renee Batti (223-6582) ping away from its past practices of keeping virtually all internal It will meet once a month with the chief to discuss neighborhood records secret, Chief Robert Jonsen has implemented a new poli- Lifestyles Editor I concerns. Jane Knoerle (223-6531) cy that will make public an annual compilation of reports, including Perhaps as part of his new transparency policy, Chief Jonsen Staff Writers statistical data, of complaints made against the department’s officers, shared correspondence with the Almanac from the San Jose chapter Dave Boyce (223-6527), and the outcomes. of the NAACP written by the chapter president, the Rev. Jethroe Sandy Brundage (223-6529) It is a welcome change and we hope it won’t be the last that Chief Moore. The letter said a few residents are concerned about police Contributors Marjorie Mader, Barbara Wood, Kate Daly Jonsen brings to the department. After all, the public surely has stops, use of excessive force and police attitudes, and went on to ask a right to know if members of its police department are generat- the department to collect information on all traffic stops, including Special Sections Editor Carol Blitzer ing numerous complaints. Although the reports will not contain location and time, justification, the outcome, and whether photos Photographer Michelle Le (223-6530) any identifying information, the statistics alone were taken or searches performed or information should help smoke out a problem officer who is on the suspect recorded. DESIGN & PRODUCTION generating an inordinate number of complaints. EDITORIAL Chief Jonsen said he met with the NAACP offi- Design Director The chief, who credited the Almanac as a catalyst The opinion of The Almanac cials to discuss the concerns raised in the letter Shannon Corey (223-6560) for the new policy, said he found that the secret and noted that he could not address matters from Assistant Design Director Lili Cao complaint records from prior years were difficult the past but that he was very interested in improv- Designers Linda Atilano, Rosanna Leung, to compile, due to the various ways of logging a complaint. ing relations with the NAACP and their constituents. Paul Llewellyn, Scott Peterson, His solution: throw out the old system and begin anew by logging One thing the chief has in his favor is a new police substation at a Kameron Sawyer all complaints in the same way. “A complaint is a complaint,” he Belle Haven strip mall that will open soon, after a 10-year effort by ADVERTISING decided. It is a simple but important step in bringing the MPPD out prior chiefs was stymied by disputes with the developer. The new Vice President Sales and Marketing of the Dark Ages and into the realm of modern police departments substation will be located at Hamilton Avenue and Willow Road Tom Zahiralis (223-6570) like those in San Jose and other large cities. and provide a home for officers to write reports and perform other Display Advertising Sales The now-public records will provide a wealth of information, police assignments. A Neighborhood Watch program could also be Wendy Suzuki (223-6569) including how many complaints were made, the geographic distri- based there, the chief said. And the best part of all is that nearby Real Estate Manager bution by police beat, founded or unfounded and the outcome, and Facebook has agreed to help fund the $2,750 monthly rental of the Neal Fine (223-6583) whether the complaint was resolved or not or went to mediation. new station. Real Estate & Advertising Coordinator And, significantly, the city’s two police unions are behind the effort, These initiatives give us reason to be cautiously optimistic that Diane Martin (223-6584) which the chief said he firmly believes will show that “We’re doing Chief Jonsen will live up to his promises and lead the Menlo Park Legal Advertising Alicia Santillan (223-6578) good work; why wouldn’t we want to show the numbers?” Police Department into a new era of transparency. His constituents, Another major push toward more transparency is the chief’s and the department, will benefit by forming a tighter bond with the Published every Wednesday at decision to form a 20-member citizen advisory committee, with residents of Menlo Park. 3525 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Newsroom: (650) 223-6525 Newsroom Fax: (650) 223-7525 LETTERS Advertising: (650) 854-2626 Our readers write Advertising Fax: (650) 223-7570 Email news and photos with captions to: [email protected] A call for Mayor Ohtaki’s Email letters to: [email protected] resignation The Almanac, established in October 1965, is delivered each week to residents of Menlo Park, Editor: Atherton, Portola Valley and Woodside and adja- What does Menlo Park May- cent unincorporated areas of southern San Mateo County. The Almanac is qualified by decree of the or Peter Ohtaki do when faced Superior Court of San Mateo County to publish public notices of a governmental and legal nature, with hundreds of requests as stated in Decree No. 147530, issued December from Menlo Park residents to 21, 1969. ©2013 by Embarcadero Media Company. All rights reserved. review the specific plan? Subscriptions are $60 for one year and $100 for He, instead, puts a review two years. of Stanford’s El Camino Real development on the council agenda, barely giving lip ser- ■ WHAT’S YOUR VIEW? vice to the flaws in the spe- cific plan that allow for such All views must include a home address a huge development with no and contact phone number. Published public benefit. letters will also appear on the web site, www.TheAlmanacOnline.com, and Why? Because on June 6 of occasionally on the Town Square forum. last year when the City Coun- cil voted on the specific plan, Town Square forum Post your views on the Mayor Ohtaki removed the Town Square forum at requirement for any public Atherton Heritage Association www.TheAlmanacOnline. benefit from anything under com the outrageous 84 percent Our Regional Heritage Email your views to: increase in square footage the An unusual feature of early Atherton was the combined facilities of the police department and the [email protected] specific plan allows. Presum- library. This 1946 photo shows the dual use of a Town Hall room now occupied by the Atherton Heritage and note this it is a letter Association. to the editor in the subject ably the mayor and council line. are here to serve the will of Mail or deliver to: the residents who elected Could a number halt streak, the New York Times growing larger each day. But, Editor at the Almanac, them. Clearly, Mayor Ohtaki gun deaths? printed the number on its everyone knew what it meant. 3525 Alameda de las Pul- is not. front page. It brought a huge amount of gas, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Elizabeth Houck Editor: Each day the number was attention to Joe, his baseball Call the Viewpoint desk at Middle Avenue, Menlo Park When Joe DiMaggio was printed on the front page. 223-6507. having his 56-game hitting No story, just the number Continued on next page 16 N The Almanac N TheAlmanacOnline.com N July 24, 2013 VIEWPOINT TICKETS ON SALE NOW! needs this attention to this LETTERS problem. Please do it, and ask DR. LONNIE SMITH other papers to do the same. Our readers write TRIO Few things, maybe nothing Friday, July 19 Continued from previous page else, can do more to make “A riddle wrapped in an enigma this much-needed statement wrapped in a turban!” record, and to baseball. more prominent. 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12:45 p.m. $125 for residents. Portola Valley N CALENDAR Town Center, 765 Portola Road, Portola Val- Child-porn sentencing delayed ley. Call 650-851-1700 ext. 200. www.portola- At Kepler’s Visit AlmanacNews.com/calendar valley.net/index.aspx?page=435 to see more calendar listinga Journalist Portola Valley resident Ste- McDougall, did not respond Family and Kids Katie Hafner, phen Wolf, who in March to requests for an interview. Special Events Animals of the World with Wild in conversation pleaded no contest to possession Mr. Wolf is out of custody on Menlo Park Summer Concert Series Things, Inc. Meet animals from five conti- with author of child pornography, was to $10,000 bail. July 24: The Hot Rods perform rock-n-roll nents, including a kangaroo and an African music, 6:30-8 p.m. Fremont Park, Univer- Vervet monkey. For ages 3 and up. July 29, Abraham be sentenced July 19, but with In delaying sentencing until sity & Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. Aug. 3-4 p.m. Free. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Verghese, will attorneys arguing over how Sept. 13, Superior Court Judge 7: Tom Rigney and Flambeau perform Cajun/ Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328-2422. discuss and www.smcl.org many times Mr. Wolf allegedly Jonathan Karesh said that the Zydeco/Blues music Aug. 7, same time and sign her new place. July 31: Jessica Johnson performs Sing-along Bonnie Lockhart performs a downloaded the pornography, number of downloads would be soul and jazz musice, same time and place. sing-along, move-along family concert. July memoir, “Mother Photo by Jessica Raimi the judge delayed sentencing by of significant influence to him Bring a picnic basket and blanket for the 25, 10-11 a.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Daughter Me,” outdoor performance. Call 330-2220 for more Woodside Road, Woodside. www.smcl.org at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at eight weeks to allow computer in determining the length of the information. forensic examiners to weigh in, sentence, Ms. Guidotti said. Live Music Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real in according to prosecutors. In the plea bargain, Mr. Wolf, Talks/Authors Music@Menlo Carte Blanche Con- Menlo Park. The memoir reflects Mr. Wolf’s attorney claimed: 65, agreed to a sentence of up ‘California Apricots: The Lost cert III: ‘Cello Evolutions I’ Cellist on the complex relationship Orchards of Silicon Valley’ Author Colin Carr performs the third and fifth suites between mothers and daughters there was a one-time download to one year in jail on condition Robin Chapman. July 30, 7:30 p.m. Free. of the Bach Suites as part of Music@Menlo. that lasted less than 10 minutes, that he not be sent to prison. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo July 28, 10:30 a.m. $75 full price; $35 under and explores the year she and her and that consisted of both legal Prosecutors had been seeking Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com/ age 30. Stent Family Hall, Menlo School, 50 mother spent working through a event/robin-chapman pornography and child pornog- up to 16 months in prison, but Valparaiso Ave., Atherton. For other Music@ lifetime of unresolved emotions. Ivy Pochoda: ‘Visitation Street’ Ivy Menlo programs, go to www.musicatmenlo. Physician-author Abraham raphy; and that his receipt of the judge rejected it. Prosecu- org Pochoda discusses her new novel, a literary Verghese is a professor of the child porn was inadvertent, tors did succeed in parrying mystery set against the backdrop of the New Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quin- York waterfront in Red Hook. July 24, 7:30 tet Portola Vineyards’ annual concert medicine at Stanford. Chief Deputy District Attorney the defense’s bid to have the p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino series continues. The vineyard will serve Karen Guidotti said. offense reclassified as a mis- Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. its Santa Cruz Mountains pinot and invites Prosecutors “absolutely demeanor, Ms. Guidotti said. attendees to bring a picnic. July 28, 5:30-7 object” to the claim of a single Mr. Wolf will have to register Classes/Workshops p.m. $8 adults, $4 children, plus ticketing Browne and Emmylou Harris will support ‘Four-Week Baby Boomer Blast’ fee. Portola Vineyards, 850 Los Trancos the Downtown Streets Team, a nonprofit that download and allege multiple as a sex offender, prosecutors LuAnne Kalman shares her weights, balls, Road, Portola Valley. www.eventbrite.com/ works to end homelessness. Tickets are downloads, Ms. Guidotti said. said. tubing, etc., for a class to help women stay event/6216574943?ref=ebtnebtckt available online. July 27, 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets: healthy as they approach and continue Benefit Concert with Joan Baez, $65-$250. San Jose Civic, 135 San Carlos Mr. Wolf’s attorney Jonathan It’s standard practice for San through menopausal years. Tuesday and Emmylou Harris & Jackson Browne St., San Jose. Call 650-305-1174. www.street- Mateo County prosecutors to Thursdays, July 30-August 22, 11:30 a.m.- A benefit concert with Joan Baez, Jackson steam.org ask for a prison option for “peo- ple who are fascinated by child pornography,” and common N POLICE CALLS practice for judges to reject ATHERTON PORTOLA VALLEY Road and found with a smashed window. Today’s local news The loss is estimated at $14,760, July 18. that option when the defendant Residential burglary report: Someone Fraud report: Someone using a business and hot picks has no history of actual sex forced open a window screen to a stu- credit card belonging to a resident of ■ A purse and wallet valued at $225 offenses, as was the case this dent’s room on the first floor of a dormitory Martinez Road made three unauthorized are missing from a vehicle parked on at Menlo College at 1000 El Camino Real purchases, including a plane ticket to the 1600 block of Marsh Road with a Sign up today at time, District Attorney Steve and stole $500 in cash, an Apple iPad Miami, for a total of $8,729. The charges smashed window, July 18. AlmanacNews.com Wagstaffe has said. and a pair of black Maui Jim sunglasses have been canceled, July 9. Theft reports: valued at $250, July 14. ■ A locked bicycle worth $500 is missing MENLO PARK from a bike rack on Laurel Street, July 15. Residential burglary report: Someone ■ Someone took $5 from the console of broke into a house on Newbridge Street an unlocked vehicle on the 600 block of through a back door and got away with Willow Road, July 17. items that included a cell phone, keys and $700 in cash for a total loss estimated at WOODSIDE $1,380, July 15. Auto burglary report: A $10 black fold- Auto burglary reports: ing knife is missing from a vehicle parked ■ A diamond ring, purse, laptop comput- at the Park-and-Ride on Woodside Road er, two Apple iPods and an iPad, wallet, with its window smashed. Deputies found sunglasses, $400 in cash and a gym bag blood, possibly that of the thief, inside the with clothes in it are missing from a vehi- vehicle, July 12. cle parked on the 1600 block of Marsh
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This business is conducted by: An Hedge Road, Menlo Park CA 94025, 2252 Poplar Ave. Individual. San Mateo County. E. Palo Alto, CA 94303 The registrant commenced to transact Registered owner(s): This business is conducted by: business under the fictitious business DEE CARLSON An Individual. name(s) listed herein on 06/19/2013. 220 Hedge Road The registrant commenced to transact This statement was filed with the Menlo Park, CA 94025 business under the fictitious business County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo CAROL PAOLUCCI name(s) listed herein on N/A. 1VCMJD/PUJDFT County on June 28, 2013. 7066 Mesa Dr. This statement was filed with the (ALM July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2013) Aptos, CA 95003 County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo This business is conducted by: County on June 26, 2013. 995 Fictitious Name N/A The registrant commenced to transact MR. CHIMNEY Copartners. (ALM July 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 2013) ``I declare that all information in this business under the fictitious business MR. CHIMNEY BUILDER The registrant commenced to transact Statement statement is true`` (A registrant who name(s) listed herein on N/A. MR. CHIMNEY BUILDERS business under the fictitious business 997 All Other Legals declares as true information which he This statement was filed with the SKYRIDEU MR. CHIMNEY SWEEP name(s) listed herein on 7/11/13. or she know to be false is guilty of a County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME MR. CHIMNEY & MASON This statement was filed with the crime.) County on June 19, 2013. OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATEMENT CONSTRUCTION County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo Signature of Registrant: Pratik Patel (ALM July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2013) STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE File No.: 256477 MRS. CHIMNEY County on July 11, 2013. Print Name: PRATIK PATEL COUNTY OF SAN MATEO The following person (persons) is (are) LP WHOLESALE MISTER CHIMNEY (ALM July 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 2013) Signature MUST be that of an appropri- Case No.: CIV521969 doing business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME MR. CHIMNEY ANY VARIATION OF ate person, i.e. the individual, one of TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: SkyRideU, located at 2445 Sharon STATEMENT MR. CHIMNEY & DRYER VENTS R’US SOL@ F.B. the general partners, a trustee or, if a Petitioner DAVID ERIC REINHARDT filed Oaks, Menlo Park, CA 94025, San File No.: 256362 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME corporation, by an officer (title must be a petition with this court for a decree Mateo County. The following Person(s) is (are) doing STATEMENT STATEMENT included). changing names as follows: Registered owner(s): business as: File No.: 256616 File No.: 256552 A fictitious business name statement DAVID ERIC REINHARDT to DAVID BABAK MASSOUDI LP Wholesale, located at 1753 The following person (persons) is (are) The following person (persons) is (are) expires five years from the date it was REINHARDT RAGOUZEOS. 2445 Sharon Oaks Connecticut Dr., Redwood City, CA doing business as: doing business as: filed in the office of the County Clerk. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons Menlo Park CA 94025 94061,USA. 1.) Mr. Chimney, 2.) Mr. Chimney Sol@ F.B., located at 1601 Willow The filing of this statement does not of interested in this matter appear before This business is conducted by: An Is (Are) hereby registered by the follow- Builder, 3.) Mr. Chimney Builders, 4.) Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, San itself authorize the use in this state of this court at the hearing indicated Individual. ing owner(s): Mr. Chimney Sweep, 5.) Mr. Chimney & Mateo County; Mailing address: 2020 a fictitious business name in violation below to show cause, if any, why the The registrant commenced to transact LUIS ADRIAN PENA Mason Construction, 6.) Mrs. Chimney, West El Camino Real, Mountain View, of the rights of another under federal, petition for change of name should not business under the fictitious business 1753 Connecticut Dr. 7.) Mister Chimney, 8.) Mr. Chimney Any CA 94040. state, or common law. be granted. Any person objecting to the name(s) listed herein on July 5, 2013. Redwood City, CA 94061 Variation of, 9.) Mr. Chimney & Dryer Registered owner(s): This statement was filed with MARK name changes described above must This statement was filed with the This business is conducted by: An Vents R’us, located at 10157 Alhambra HECTOR SOL CHURCH, Assessor-County Clerk- file a written objection that includes the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo Individual. Ave., Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara 311 Monroe Drive Recorder, San Mateo County on June reasons for the objection at least two County on June 21, 2013. The registrant commenced to transact County. Mountain View, CA 94040 19, 2013. court days before the matter is sched- (ALM July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2013) business under the fictitious business Registered owner(s): This business is conducted by: An MARK CHURCH, COUNTY CLERK uled to be heard and must appear at name(s) listed herein on 06/17/2013. MASON McCARTY Individual. File No. 256450 BY: VERONICA MADRID, Deputy Clerk the hearing to show cause why the peti- This statement was filed with the 10157 Alhambra Ave. The registrant commenced to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (ALM July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2013) tion should not be granted. If no written County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo Cupertino, CA 95014 business under the fictitious business NAME STATEMENT objection is timely filed, the court may County on June 17, 2013. This business is conducted by: An name(s) listed herein on N/A. The following person(s) is (are) doing SYNTH DYNAMICS grant the petition without a hearing. (ALM July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2013) Individual. This statement was filed with the business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The registrant commenced to transact County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo NOTICE OF HEARING: August 1, 2013, TOFANYOU RESEARCH AND STATEMENT MENLO MARRIAGE WORKS business under the fictitious business County on June 26, 2013. 9:00 a.m., Dept.: PJ, of the Superior TECHNOLOGY File No.: 256459 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME name(s) listed herein on 4/1/1989. (ALM July 24, 31, Aug. 2, 9, 2013) Court of California, County of San Located at: 195 State Street, San The following Person(s) is (are) doing STATEMENT This statement was filed with the Mateo, located at 400 County Center, Mateo, CA 94401, COUNTY: San Mateo business as: File No.: 256577 County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo MIER’S DRYWALL Redwood City, CA 94063. Is (are) hereby registered by the follow- Synth Dynamics, located at 325 The following Person(s) is (are) doing County on July 1, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ing owner(s): Tofanyou, Inc., 195 State Sharon Park Drive #612, Menlo Park, business as: (ALM July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2013) STATEMENT shall be published at least once each Street, San Mateo, CA 94401 California, 94025, San Mateo County. Menlo Marriage Works, located at 1220 File No.: 256549 week for four successive weeks prior to This business is conducted by: a cor- Is (Are) hereby registered by the follow- University Drive, Suite 102, Menlo Park, WILBUR WILDCAT ‘63 The following person (persons) is (are) the date set for hearing on the petition poration. ing owner(s): CA 94025, San Mateo County. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME doing business as: in the following newspaper of general Corporation/LLC: Yes JOHN CONSTANTINE KOCH Is (Are) hereby registered by the follow- STATEMENT Mier’s Drywall, located at 2252 Poplar circulation, printed in this county: Organization: DE 289 Camino Al Lago ing owner(s): File No.: 256743 Ave., E. Palo Alto, CA 94303, San LLC: No Atherton, CA 94027 LYNDA VOORHEES The following person (persons) is (are) Mateo County. The registrant commenced to transact This business is conducted by: An 370 Tompkins Court, #D doing business as: Registered owner(s): Public Notices business under the FBN or names on Individual. Gilroy, CA 95020 Wilbur Wildcat ‘63, located at 220 SUGEY M MIER continued on Page 27
h) BELIEVE THAT LOCAL NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING “I have reached so many IS ESSENTIAL TO MY REAL ESTATE BUSINESSv mid century modern enthusiasts – Mary Gilles through this publication.” There is something tangible and personal about holding the paper over your —Monique Lombardelli morning coffee that cannot be replaced by surfi ng the net. The paper provides a much richer experience because it is one of the key elements that defi ne a “The nature of our business is building relationships with those in the community. Home buyers are buying the community as much as the house community that love these homes and preserving this style home. After they are seeking. seeing so many responses from my ads and from receiving letters from homeowners telling stories about their Eichlers, I feel that this publication is The importance of print advertising was never more apparent until recently when allowing me to touch so many lives. Listings have come from advertising a luxury property I was preparing for the market was advertised in the Weekly and the Almanac. Soon after the ad appeared, we sold the home to the buyer here, but more importantly, I have found my niche and my target who saw the ad and called her agent asking to see the home. Just like that. audience. I have formed great relationships through connecting here. Thank you so much for making this possible and for helping preserve many homes This is why I will continue to make advertising in the Weekly and the Almanac that may have otherwise been lost or destroyed.” a key part of my marketing plan.
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Carpets and COUNTY OF SAN MATEO www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB Case No.: CIV522022 THE ALMANAC fees, advertising, and lien costs. The windows. 20 years exp., good refs. (2752). Unlicensed persons taking Real Date: June 10, 2013 undersigned reserves the right to TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Call for free est. 650/853-3058; jobs that total less than $500.00 /s/Joseph C. Scott refuse any and all bids. All rights to 650/796-0935 Petitioner: NATALIE MONIQUE GREGORY must state in their advertisements filed a petition with this court for a JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT damages by reason of a deficiency on that they are not licensed by the decree changing names as follows: (ALM July 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 2013) this resale and incidental damages, and Estate any and all other appropriate remedies Orkopina Housecleaning Contractors State License Board. NATALIE MONIQUE GREGORY aka NOTICE OF SALE Since 1985 NATALIE M. GREGORY, aka NATALIE are hereby reserved. GREGORY to NATALIE MONIQUE LANE. Notice is hereby given, pursuant to sec- Laundr W Walls/Windows 801 Apartments/ Dated this Wednesday 17th day of Out THE COURT ORDERS that all persons tions 21700 - 21716 of the California Dependable, Trustworthy, Detailed 757 Handyman/ Condos/Studios interested in this matter appear before Business and Professions Code, known July 2013 650-962-1536 this court at the hearing indicated as the California Self-Service Storage Menlo Park, 2 BR/2 BA Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc. Bonded & Insured | Lic. 20624 Repairs below to show cause, if any, why the Facility Act, that the undersigned, ALL orkopinabestcleaningservice.com Sharon Heights Luxury Condo- New State License Bond #7900390179 CompleteomeRepair Kitchen, Stainless Steel Appliances, petition for change of name should not ABOARD MINI STORAGE will sell at ABLE Maintenanc (916) 604-9695 Double Sink, Granite Counter Tops, New be granted. 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Furnished or unfurnished, $4,000 uled to be heard and must appear at 650.529.1662 Deck ence By: Renee Moya______Clarence Electric Co. or best offer! 408-314-6210 the hearing to show cause why the peti- #054 Ane Tupou Cook, aka Ane 650.483.4227 AnMuchMore tion should not be granted. If no written Cook- 20 Bags, 5 Tubs, Pictures, Toys, Agent for Owner Residential Specialist Mountain View - $1650 objection is timely filed, the court may Suitcases. ALM Troubleshooting Experts 759 Hauling Mountain View, 2 BR/2 BA - $2,500/mon grant the petition without a hearing. #221 Christa Monique Padmore King- Sr/Mil Disc/CC accept J & G HAULING SERVICE San Carlos, 2 BR/2 BA - $2,300.00 Live Response! Misc. junk, office, garage, furniture, 805 Homes for Rent #955129 mattresses, green waste yard debri Call 650-690-7995 and more... Lic. &Ins. 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LYN JASON COBB 140 ELEANOR DR $8,250,000 TOM LEMIEUX 54 TUSCALOOSA AV $7,495,000 SUSIE DEWS & 18 FAIR OAKS LN $5,850,000 Totally updated home with views to San Francisco! Custom estate home built by Colin Whiteside in SHENA HURLEY Beautifully renovated 5+BR/4+BA home w/original 650.464.2622 650.465.7459 650.302.2639 [email protected] 6BR/6.5BA home w/expanses of lush level lawn, [email protected] 2003. 5 bedrooms, each with en suite bath. Two [email protected] accents. Over 5800sf w/large rooms, beautiful mas- BRE #01332535 pool, English garden, and vineyard. BRE #01066910 levels serviced by elevator, solar-heated pool & spa. BRE #00781220 & 01152002 ter suite, full guest house & charming landscape.
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MARGOT LOCKWOOD 2 BRIDLE LN $5,495,000 BONNIE BIORN 497 STOCKBRIDGE AVE $4,500,000 NANCY 10 ARBOL GRANDE CT $3,150,000 ERIKA DEMMA 4BD/3.5BA Stunning and spacious 4940 sf contemp. 650.888.0846 Fabulous property on 1.14 A. 2BD/2.5BA main house GOLDCAMP 5BR 4BA Great fl oor plan. 2 suites up + main level 650.400.2528/740.2970 650.400.5800 [email protected] home located on 3.78 level ac in Central Woodside. [email protected] + 2 guest houses. Enchanting Tea House completes the www.nancygoldcamp.com bedroom & bath. Large kit opens to great room. BRE #01085834 BRE #01017519/01230766 Enjoy views at the beautiful pool & garden area. serene landscaping. Sparkling pool & waterfall. BRE #00787851 Formal LR & DR. Spa. Fire pit. Cul-de-sac location.
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MARGOT LOCKWOOD 85 ROAN PL $2,695,000 JOHN MATLOCK 2 LEROY WAY $1,598,000 DEANNA TARR SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT $1,500,000 KATHIE CHRISTIE HUGH CORNISH Sweeping views of the bay! 3300 sf, 5bd/3 full ba 3BR/2.5 BA Close to town & famous hiking trails, this 650.752.0833 Rare, one-level unit overlooking 14th fairway of 650.400.2528/566.5353 650.269.7345 [email protected] + 2 half ba, LR, DR, FR, 2 car garage. 1.6 ac w/pool, www.negotiate4u.com stunning remodel features gourmet kit/family rm, sep. [email protected] Sharon Heights golf course. Easy access to major BRE #01017519/00912143 WDS Schools. Located at end of pvt cul-de-sac. BRE #00809775, 00561058 dining, vaulted ceilings, hardwood fl rs, 2-fi replaces. BRE #00585398 airports, shopping, Stanford University.
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3531 MIDDLEFIELD RD $1,495,000 LEHUA GREENMAN 1281 CANADA RD $1,250,000 HUGH CORNISH 719 ELIZABETH LN $1,100,000 CRISTINA BLISS Totally remodeled, 4BR/3.5BA 2-story home bor- 650.245.1845 Charming 3BD/2BA in the heart of WDS. .29 ac near 650.566.5353 Elegant, 2BR/2BA, 2-story townhome tucked away 650.566.5277 [email protected] village & WDS Elem Schl. Freshly painted & ready for BRE #01189105 dering Atherton. Chef’s kitchen, high ceilings, HW [email protected] at end of lane convenient to downtown Menlo Park. fl rs, separate FR looking out to landscaped backyard. BRE #01033253 move-in or expansion. Western Hill vws. A Gem! BRE #00912143 Top-rated Menlo Park schools.
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VALERIE SOLTAU 310 RUTHERFORD AVE $1,050,000 JOHN NELSON 352 SAN CARLOS AV $979,000 JOHN NELSON 39 EDGEWOOD RD $859,000 650.464.3896 Charm throughout with an updated kitchen and 650.888.4408 3BR/2.5BA Rich in Quality & Character, designed for 650.888.4408 Wonderful remodeled 3BR/2BA 1940s Craftsman [email protected] bath, fl exible fl oor plan, master suite downstairs & [email protected] today’s life. Complete ground up remodel/expansion [email protected] home with rich refi nished hardwood fl oors & new BRE #01223247 great room off the kitchen. BRE #01152878 with function & style. Scraped hw fl oors. BRE #01152878 paint. 2 car garage + new 8 car driveway. 9,940SF lot.
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