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MARCH 17, 2017 VOLUME 25, NO. 8 www.MountainViewOnline.com 650.964.6300 MOVIES | 22 No one behind the wheel ... or inside the car ‘GHOST CARS’ COULD BE ZIPPING AROUND MOUNTAIN VIEW STREETS UNDER DMV PROPOSAL By Mark Noack The new rules announced on Friday, March 10, come as or nearly three years, the latest step in a fast-paced Mountain View residents industry that, in many cases, is Fhave become accustomed leaving regulators racing to catch to seeing self-driving cars zip- up. Currently, 27 manufacturers ping around town, but the tech- have permits with the Califor- nology could soon be kicking off nia DMV to test autonomous its training wheels. vehicles in the state, and many In a big leap, the California of those firms are either based in Department of Motor Vehicles Mountain View or have an office MICHELLE LE last week published new pro- nearby. Eateries and offices are thriving on Castro Street, but it’s been tougher for retail shops to survive amid posed rules that would allow While self-driving cars would rising rents and changing customer habits. autonomous car companies to no longer need a human behind test cars without any human the wheel, car manufacturers driver inside — meaning self- would need to have someone driving cars would be truly monitoring the vehicles remotely. Downtown study finds retail on the ropes driverless. If so, it could become It isn’t clear exactly how this a common sight to see unoccu- would be accomplished, but BUSINESS IS GREAT FOR EATERIES AND OFFICES, BUT SHOPS AREN’T KEEPING UP pied “ghost cars” zipping around reportedly the technology is Mountain View’s streets. sufficient to allow the moni- By Mark Noack on the Castro Street area Brick-and-mortar retail shops “This is really the next step to tors to remotely track autono- found that restaurants and like bookstores, art galler- moving forward the driverless mous vehicles. DMV officials here’s money to be made the demand for tech office ies and knick-knack sellers testing and also the public use,” are not specifying how many in downtown Mountain space are lifting Mountain are lagging behind, showing said DMV spokeswoman Jessica vehicles one person could moni- TView these days — that View’s downtown to unprec- modest sales while facing the Gonzalez. “A number of (self- tor simultaneously. is, if you’re in the right line of edented growth and sales. rising costs that come with a driving car manufacturers) will Many details of the new regu- business. But that prosperity isn’t being be ready to move forward with lations are being left vague as A new city economic report shared among all businesses. See DOWNTOWN, page 10 driverless testing over the next year to make this happen.” See DRIVERLESS CARS, page 7 High school district’s champion of minority students set to retire ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT BRIGITTE SARRAF WILL TAKE A PART-TIME ROLE By Kevin Forestieri High School national recognition March, according to Superinten- minorities up to speed, and Advanced Placement (AP) class- last year. dent Jeff Harding. ensuring that they take the es regardless of past performance fter almost half a century Sarraf, who spent most of her Although Sarraf will quietly be classes that allow them to apply — even though the move was working in Mountain career overseeing curriculum exiting, her colleagues have no for the top colleges in the state. hotly debated and well-outside AView’s education system, and instruction including the problem extolling the work she’s That framework includes at-risk of standard practices in 2001. Associate Superintendent Bri- recent roll-out of Common Core done for the district. Harding youth counselors at both Moun- Sarraf recalled that there were gitte Sarraf announced she will state standards, told the Voice she praised Sarraf for being a con- tain View and Los Altos high no other districts with an open be retiring from the Mountain “technically” retired in Decem- stant advocate for open access schools, more Spanish-speaking access policy in the immediate View-Los Altos High School ber last year, but made no formal and breaking down barriers staff and bilingual community area, and her extended search District. Sarraf is credited for announcement and continues to that used to prevent lower-per- liaisons to help parents navigate wasn’t exactly promising. relentlessly championing efforts maintain her role in the district forming students from enrolling the school system. “We only found one or two to raise achievement among the office. The district is currently in rigorous academic classes. The district was among the schools at the time that were dab- area’s underrepresented minority reviewing applicants to replace Under her watch, the district put first in California to adopt bling in it, and in both cases the students since the 1970s, which Sarraf, and is expected to make together a framework dedicated “open access” policies — which ultimately won Mountain View a final decision by the end of to bringing underrepresented allow students to take rigorous See SARRAF, page 8

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County kicks in $3.5M for immigrant support SUPERVISORS OK FUNDS FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE, MEDIA CAMPAIGN, RIGHTS EDUCATION

By Kevin Forestieri according to estimates by the Pew Research Center and the earing a zealous immigra- Public Policy Institute of Cali- tion crackdown by the new fornia. What’s more, federal Fadministration in Wash- enforcement could extend to ington, the Santa Clara County anyone who is not a U.S. citizen, Board of Supervisors agreed including more than 100,000 Tuesday to commit millions of green card holders and 400,000 dollars toward boosting legal residents with some combination services for immigrants facing of non-immigrant visas, accord- deportation proceedings. The ing to a county report. decision comes after months of Unlike the process followed deliberation on how much mon- in the criminal court system, ey to set aside for legal support, immigrants facing deportation and whether county funds ought proceedings are not guaranteed to support immigrants convicted legal representation if they can- MICHELLE LE of serious and violent felonies. not afford to hire an attorney. Cathy Zhang, a junior at Mountain View High School, teaches coding at an after-school CodeChic class In a unanimous vote, supervi- Immigrants without representa- at Landels Elementary School on March 13. sors agreed to devote $2.8 million tion are far less likely to prevail in county funds for hiring attor- in immigration court and to be neys to represent immigrants in granted asylum. need of legal assistance, including California’s Legislature could Girls break into the world of coding representation for those facing also be heading down the same deportation and for immigrants path. Senate Bill 6, introduced in By Kevin Forestieri the kind of exposure to cod- piloted its first 12-week class at seeking to become legal resi- December, would put $12 million ing that most elementary and Landels using its own curricu- dents. Another $400,000 will be towards legal services for immi- or Mountain View High middle school-aged children lum. The class isn’t without its spent on a “Know Your Rights” grants who “are not otherwise School juniors Cathy simply don’t see until high challenges — elementary school campaign to educate immigrants entitled to legal representation FZhang and Samritha school. The two teens joined students may not be familiar on legal, housing, employment, under an existing local, state, or Nagesh, bringing more women forces about two years ago and with typing, let alone program- refugee and tenant rights, and federal program.” Although the and diversity into the field of started their own nonprofit ming — but students are quick $200,000 will go towards a media bill could eventually help immi- computer science means start- organization called CodeChic to pick up concepts and build campaign aimed at alerting resi- grants facing deportation here ing early. Every Monday after as a means to bridge the gender their own projects. dents about issues affecting the in Santa Clara County, Simitian school, Zhang and Nagesh head gap in technology. “It’s really great to see how immigrant community. said the county ought to move over to Landels elementary to “There’s a dearth of female much they’ve learned by the Supervisors began hatching a ahead with its own plans instead introduce students — about 12 role models in the tech industry, end of the course,” Zhang said. plan to support the immigrant of waiting for potential matching to 15 girls in fourth and fifth particularly in Silicon Valley,” So far, the coding classes have community in early December, funds from the state and private grade — to the world of coding. Nagesh said. “We want to get reached about 125 girls at three citing a need to bolster legal ser- funding. Whether it be Scratch or them started early and inspire schools. CodeChic currently vices for county residents vulner- “I’m getting a little bit itchy Python, Zhang and Nagesh are them so they don’t feel intimidat- hosts classes in Mountain View able to a mass deportation effort about when we’re going to start working with multiple schools ed when they go to high school.” at Landels and Springer ele- under President Donald Trump, doing more and talking less,” he on the Peninsula to give girls In the fall of 2016, CodeChic mentary schools. who made such an operation a said. “We started work ahead of central theme of his campaign. the curve, but at the risk of stat- Supervisor Joe Simitian urged ing the obvious, we’ve got people the county to move quickly to who need help right now and Reinforcements join fight over rent control prepare for “potential abuses” they need it pretty seriously.” that might come with a massive Though Trump’s campaign NO LANDLORDS STEP FORWARD YET FOR RENTAL COMMITTEE increase in the types of immi- rhetoric on deportation focused grants targeted for deportation. on Latino immigrants — partic- “The activity at the federal ularly from Mexico — Simitian By Mark Noack their own request to assign a sec- By a unanimous vote, the level is already being ramped up,” encouraged the county to make ond law firm to aid the plaintiffs Mountain View City Council Simitian said at a Feb. 28 Board a concerted effort to help minor- oth sides in the court- in the case. directed the city attorney, aided of Supervisors meeting. “I’ve ity groups within the immigrant room battle over Moun- In December, the California by law firm Remcho, Johan- mentioned my concerns that the community as well. Immigrants Btain View’s Measure V Apartment Association (CAA) sen & Purcell, to defend the (Trump) administration would fleeing war-torn countries such rent-control law could be getting filed a lawsuit against Mountain measure. Meanwhile, several be overzealous, and I think that as Syria may not be high on the some extra muscle. View just days before the city’s organizations also requested to concern has been realized and list of priorities because their Earlier this week, a Santa Clara new voted-approved rent control join the case on behalf of the demonstrated.” numbers are small, he said, but County judge gave approval for a law was scheduled to take effect. Measure V proponents. On Mon- A crackdown by federal immi- that doesn’t mean they should be team of pro bono and nonprofit The lawsuit blocked implementa- day, March 13, Judge William gration enforcement could left out. lawyers to join the city’s defense tion of the measure, including its Elfving allowed the defense team have a profound effect on Santa In the case of the Know Your of the rent control law. plan to roll back rents on most to expand to include the Law Clara County, which is home to Rights campaign, the county will Landlords and property man- Mountain View apartments to between 120,000 and 183,500 agement firms last week made October 2015 rates. See RENT CONTROL, page 6 undocumented immigrants, See IMMIGRANTS, page 6

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RENT CONTROL is closing this week for a second IMMIGRANTS deserves due process and who including assault, robbery and Continued from page 5 round of applications for the city Continued from page 5 doesn’t,” she said. kidnapping — will be included of Mountain View’s rental hous- But Supervisor Dave Cortese in the scope of the plan. Foundation of Silicon Valley, the ing committee, the panel that be contracting with organizations said he couldn’t back the idea of Simitian, who supported the Stanford Community Law Clinic would be in charge of adminis- that have good access to “hard- using county dollars to defend motion, said the debate about and the Public Interest Law Proj- tering the new rent control law. to-reach immigrant populations, immigrants facing deportation whether to exclude immigrants ect. In addition, the Mountain Nineteen people had already including geographically isolated when they have been convicted convicted of criminal offens- View law firm Fenwick & West applied for the committee during or dispersed groups, as well as of violent felonies, which include es goes to a larger question also joined the defense side on a an application round that closed small immigrant populations murder, rape, and other felonies about who, if anyone, should be pro bono basis. in December. But some council such as Armenians, Iranians, punishable by death or life in deported. During a discussion “All of these organizations members last month said that Ukrainians, Russians, and those prison. At some point the county in late 2015 on whether Santa bring different experience that the pool of candidates didn’t hailing from the former Yugosla- has to draw the line, he said, and Clara County ought to cooperate will help to uphold Measure V,” have enough representation from via,” according to the staff report. he urged people to be “realis- with the U.S. Immigration and said Nadia Aziz, senior attorney landlords. They voted to make With a finite amount of tic” about the scope of the legal Customs Enforcement (ICE), with the Law Foundation of Sili- one last-ditch effort to draw in resources to go around, supervi- assistance. Simitian was in the minority con Valley. “We all understand more candidates. sors grappled with the question in supporting deportation for the importance of Measure V and As Wednesday, only one new of whether to fund legal repre- immigrants convicted of serious just-cause evictions and want to applicant had submitted paper- sentation for all immigrants, or violent felonies. make sure this is upheld.” work to the city. Izzie Tiffany, or to exclude people who have ‘We’ve got people “It was my view, and it remains Three property investment a resident of Mountain View been convicted of serious or my view, that if someone has firms also filed a motion last for 13 years, explained in her violent felonies. A letter signed who need help come to this country unlaw- week to have the firm Hopkins paperwork that she is not a by 24 organizations including fully, is in our custody, has been & Carley assist the CAA in their property owner or landlord. the Community Legal Services right now and convicted of a serious or violent suit. As of Wednesday, the Voice’s Instead, she presented herself as in East Palo Alto and Immi- felony, and we are approached press deadline, the judge had not an advocate for the community’s grant Services of Mountain View they need it pretty by ICE to cooperate, we should made a decision on that request. downtrodden. urged supervisors to include all cooperate,” Simitian said at a Both sides are circling April 4 “I’m interested because some- classes of immigrants regard- seriously.’ January meeting. on their calendars as the crucial one needs to stick up for the less of individuals’ criminal When it comes to legal rep- date in the case. A hearing is people whose income is below background. SUPERVISOR JOE SIMITIAN resentation, however, Simitian scheduled on the CAA’s request poverty level,” she wrote in her Old convictions can have dev- said everyone ought to get a fair for a preliminary injunction, application. “I live there, and I astating consequences, said Beth hearing. The court system may which would effectively block could shed some light on what Chance, the in-house immigra- “I can’t in good conscience say not genuinely understand the Measure V from taking effect low rent really means.” tion lawyer at the Santa Clara that some of these crimes, which circumstance of each immigrant for as long as it takes to litigate The application window for the County Public Defender’s Office. would in effect have someone convicted of a crime, he said, or the case. If that request is denied, rental housing committee closes Long-term, lawful permanent locked up for life, merit an it’s possible that they got caught the city could immediately take on Friday, March 17. V residents who have had green investment of limited taxpayer up in a system that has brushed action to implement rent control. Email Mark Noack at cards for most of their lives go money for deportation defense,” their rights aside. In related news, the window [email protected] to apply for naturalization, she Cortese said. “Innocent people don’t need said, only to find out that an old Despite the calls for an all- representation as much as guilty conviction has put them directly inclusive policy, supervisors people do,” Simitian said. “The into removal proceedings. These ultimately voted for a compro- larger question is are we pre- convictions can include “crimes mise. The funding will not go pared to make sure everyone of language” — such as criminal to support immigrants who who goes through the system is threats or dissuading a witness have been convicted of a violent treated with the kind of fairness — as well as an old bar fight or a felony and finished their sen- and equity we would want for LET’S DISCUSS: burglary when someone was still tence within the last five years; ourselves or any member of our V Read the latest local news headlines and talk about the issues a teenager, she said. but immigrants convicted of a family.” MountainViewOnline.com “The Constitution does not serious felony — a designation Email Kevin Forestieri at at Town Square at differentiate between who that includes a list of 42 charges [email protected]

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violations, not criminal charges. Jennifer Anthony, Sefra Jase- County gang sweep leads to 15 arrests Nelson gave assurances that mine Martinez. and Jesus immigration status had no bear- Flores on suspicion of possess- By Mark Noack from the FBI. Bystanders in the job, she said. ing on the March 3 operation in ing methamphetamine pipes Mountain View reported seeing The sight of federal law Santa Clara County. in violation of their parole ifteen people were arrested about a dozen FBI agents along enforcement prompted some to “Nobody’s been deported; and probation terms. Edward across Santa Clara County the 400 block of N. Rengstorff, question whether the gang sweep nobody’s been contacting ICE; Charles Ponce was arrested for Flast week as part of a gang and they asked the Voice what could be targeting individuals nothing like that has happened,” suspicion of being under the task force co-sponsored by the was going on. for deportation. Last month, she said. “This operation was to influence of heroin in violation Mountain View Police Depart- Nelson described it as a routine Santa Cruz police officials make sure that everyone living in of his parole. Manuel Dejon ment. The task force has been a operation that’s held about four claimed they were misled after our town feels safe. It had nothing Wright was arrested for mari- regular operation for about 20 times a year to ensure registered coordinating a gang raid with to do with people’s legal status.” juana possession in violation of years, teaming up various South gang members are complying officials from federal Immigra- Mountain View Police could his parole. Bay police agencies to check on with their probation or parole tions and Customs Enforce- identify only five of the 15 indi- The Sheriff’s office could not known gang members. terms. FBI officials have fre- ment. That operation sparked a viduals who were arrested. The immediately identify the other 10 About 90 law enforcement quently participated in this task fierce public outcry after it was other 10 arrests were made by arrested people. V officer participated in the March force as observers to learn how revealed 10 out of the 12 arrests other agencies, Nelson said. Email Mark Noack at 3 operation, including agents local law enforcement handles were based on immigration Among those arrested were [email protected]

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Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the Mountain View Whisman School tives and consumer advocates. introduce the technology to the District (“District”) will receive sealed bids for the following project, (“Project” or “Contract”): Department officials are plan- public — that would be allowed, Stevenson Elementary School Temporary Campus Site Development. ning a public review of the pro- Gonzalez said. 2. ;OL)VHYKOHZHKVW[LKHWYLX\HSPÄJH[PVUZ`Z[LT^OPJOYLX\PYLZHSSIPKKLYZ[VILWYLX\HSPÄLK posed new rules next month, and In Mountain View, Google has [VIPKVU[OL7YVQLJ[I`JVTWSL[PUN[OL4LHZ\YL.*VU[YHJ[VY»Z7YL8\HSPÄJH[PVU8\LZ[PVUUHPYL they will modify them accord- been the most conspicuous player and receiving a passing score. ingly, Gonzalez said. She said in the self-driving car market she expected the new rules to through its spin-off Waymo. 3. Sealed Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2017H[[OL+PZ[YPJ[6ɉJL take effect by November, at the Contacted by the Voice, Waymo located at 750-A San Pierre Way, Mountain View, California 94043, at or after which time the earliest. representatives said they had no bids will be opened and publicly read aloud. Any claim by a bidder of error in its bid must be These new regulations could comment on the new rules. The made in compliance with section 5100 et seq. of the Public Contract Code. Any bid that is have particular significance company is currently testing submitted after this time shall be non-responsive and returned to the bidder. for the city of Mountain View 60 self-driving cars throughout 4. All bids shall be on the form provided by the District. Each bid must conform and be responsive because, for the first time, local California. to all pertinent Contract Documents, including, but not limited to, the Instructions to Bidders. officials will be required to sanc- Mountain View leaders had a 5. To bid on this Project, the Bidder is required to possess one or more of the following State of tion any testing of driverless mixed reaction to the news when California Contractor Licenses: B- General Building Contractor. The Bidder’s license(s) must vehicles. Originally, DMV offi- they were contacted by the Voice be active and in good standing at the time of the bid opening and must remain so throughout cials were mulling the idea of on Monday. City Manager Dan the term of the Contract. asking local jurisdictions to pass Rich said the city would need to an ordinance or resolution for the further review any regulations to 6. As security for its Bid, each bidder shall provide with its Bid form a bid bond issued by an testing. That seemed too compli- decide how local law enforcement admitted surety insurer on the form provided by the District, cash, or a cashier’s check or a cated, so the rules were loosened would be involved. JLY[PÄLKJOLJRKYH^U[V[OLVYKLYVM[OL+PZ[YPJ[PU[OLHTV\U[VM[LUWLYJLU[ VM[OL total bid price. This bid security shall be a guarantee that the Bidder shall, within seven (7) to force autonomous-car compa- “We have not had a role in this calendar days after the date of the Notice of Award, enter into a contract with the District for the nies to instead seek only “written before so we need to learn more performance of the services as stipulated in the bid. support” from the jurisdiction. about it,” Rich said in an email. This cooperation with local “We hope this new regulation 7. ;OLZ\JJLZZM\S)PKKLYZOHSSILYLX\PYLK[VM\YUPZOH 7LYMVYTHUJL)VUKHUKH authorities would also apply to advances the technology while Payment Bond if it is awarded the contract for the Project. law enforcement. With no human also ensuring safety to the great- 8. The successful Bidder may substitute securities for any monies withheld by the District to behind the wheel of a self-driving est extent possible.” ensure performance under the Contract, in accordance with the provisions of section 22300 of car, police officers would need a But other observers have the Public Contract Code. new way to stop these vehicles if already hailed the new rules as they malfunctioned or presented the right step forward to main- 9. The successful Bidder and its subcontractors shall pay all workers on the Project not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and a safety risk. Companies would tain Silicon Valley’s edge on overtime work as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of likely be required to create a new innovation. California, for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is to be performed web portal for police to access “California is serious about within the boundaries of the District, pursuant to sections 1770 et seq. of the California Labor information on a car’s ownership, encouraging the development, Code. Prevailing wage rates are available from the District or on the Internet at: . Bidders and Bidders’ subcontractors shall comply with the registration and ing it and how to safely remove it autonomous vehicles,” state Sen. X\HSPÄJH[PVUYLX\PYLTLU[ZW\YZ\HU[[VZLJ[PVUZHUKVM[OL*HSPMVYUPH3HIVY*VKL from the roadway, Gonzalez said. Jerry Hill said in a statement. These rules may also open the “The completion of the regula- 10. There will be no mandatory pre-bid conference. possibility for regular consum- tions is important so our state can 11. Contract Documents are available on Friday, March 24, 2017, for review at the District Facilities ers to take a ride in autono- maintain its leading edge in this 6ɉJLVYMYVT[OL+PZ[YPJ[»Z*VUZ[Y\J[PVU4HUHNLYZ.YL`Z[VUL>LZ[*V>:WHPU:[YLL[ mous vehicles. The new DMV competitive field.” V Sonoma, California 95476, 707-933-0624. You can contact them by phone at (707) 933-0624 or by email at [email protected]. A list of builders’ exchanges who have the project documents is available at Greystone West Company. 12. The District’s Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or waive any irregularity in CRIME BRIEFS Residents inside the home told any bid received. 1If the District awards the Contract, the security of unsuccessful bidder(s) shall Continued from page 4 officers that Ricks was acting be returned within sixty (60) days from the time the award is made. Unless otherwise required erratically, and allegedly attacked by law, no bidder may withdraw its bid for ninety (90) days after the date of the bid opening. March 8. Ricks told officers that one of the people inside, Nelson he wanted to retrieve some of his said. 13. The District shall award the Contract, if it awards it at all, to the lowest responsive responsible bidder based on the base bid amount only. personal items from the home of Ricks was arrested on misde- his ex-girlfriend, and that he was meanor battery charges and was trying to get inside, according booked into Santa Clara County MOUNTAIN VIEW WHISMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT to police spokeswoman Katie jail. By: Mary Ann Duggan, Director of Capital Projects Nelson. —Kevin Forestieri Publication Dates: (1) March 17, 2017 (2) March 24, 2017

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But adopting open access was what would later be called the SARRAF hardly a walk in the park. Not achievement gap. Continued from page 1 only was there a chance that the “I vowed that I was going to policy failed and they disbanded policy could go wrong — students commit every bit of my energy it,” Sarraf said. “We didn’t let that ill-prepared for AP classes could that I had to lessen that discrep- dissuade us, and in retrospect be in way over their heads and ancy, and I think we have lessened I really, truly believe it was one flunk out — but Hyland and oth- that over time,” she said. “We of the best things we could have ers had the difficult task of selling haven’t gotten to where we’d like done.” the idea to the school community. to be, but we have made progress.” In the 2013-14 school year, the She recalled one conversation During her time in the district, district took it a step further and where parents, who moved to the Sarraf didn’t just support new hired an outside consultant to area because of the high quality and specialized programs, she help persuade low-income and schools, said they were concerned was often the founder. Long-time minority students to sign up for about allowing “those kids” into board member Phil Faillace said the classes. The district, working the same class as their son. she played an integral role in with Seattle-based Equal Oppor- “Those are the times where shaping Middle College, Freestyle tunity Schools, began tracking I would go to Brigitte and say, Academy and the AVID program, down students who were likely to ‘This is so hard, this is so risky,’” and was largely responsible for the succeed in AP and honors classes, Hyland said. “I have never had district’s continuation program but don’t feel like they are quali- somebody support teachers and — Alta Vista High School — as it fied or belong in the tough classes. myself the way she would. She exists today. The results were staggering. kept seeing the potential for suc- Faillace said the idea of Alta Associate Superintendent Brigitte Sarraf is retiring after nearly 50 County data shows that 70 per- cess and the potential to achieve Vista was conceived at a time years working in the Mountain View-Los Altos High School District. cent of low-income Latino stu- equity through this, and once she when it common to simply give that Catch-22 situation, often did challenges” because math courses dents at Mountain View High was on board it was like having an up on low-performing students conceal the exceptional depth of are so linear and rely on a strong School were enrolled in at least entire army at your back.” with severe behavioral problems, her empathy, but I had the privi- foundation. one AP class following one year of Sarraf joined the school district and for high schools to shirk lege of seeing it,” he said. “She is Similarly, when the district’s the program, compared to just 20 over 46 years ago, starting out responsibility by sending kids off living proof that deeply felt emo- state-standardized test results percent at the start of the 2013-14 as the assistant principal at Los to the county’s latter-day version tion need not cloud judgment, but came back last year showing school year. Last September, the Altos High School before mak- of reform school. Sarraf helped can inspire thoughtful persons to a drop in performance, Sarraf school won national recognition ing her way to the district office. create a local alternative in Alta achieve beneficial outcomes that compiled a thick binder full of for achieving equal representa- She recalled the monumental Vista, which is considered one of would otherwise have remained graphs and data sets and held a tion in its AP classes — one of challenge the district faced when the top continuation programs in out of reach.” special board meeting with the only 43 in the country — from it had to close down the old the state. When a civil rights group trustees to review what went White House Cabinet Secretary Mountain View High School and On the other end, Faillace criticized the district in 2015, wrong. Although the exact rea- Broderick Johnson. integrate the school’s students said Sarraf took strides to make claiming that it disproportion- son for the dip in performance Pat Hyland, who was principal — the vast majority were minor- sure the top-performing students ately placed ninth-grade Hispanic continues to elude district offi- of Mountain View High at the ity students — into schools with weren’t neglected either. and African American students cials, Sarraf said it likely boils time open access was adopted, little diversity. At the time, she “When math prodigies enrolled in lower-level math classes, Sar- down to lack of test preparation said students used to have to said, Los Altos High School was in our schools and exhausted raf didn’t just call the allegation and over-confidence following clear as many as seven different about 90 percent white and about even the most advanced cours- “preposterous,” she backed up strong test scores in the 2014-15 requirements just to get into AP 9.9 percent Asian, and there was es we could provide through her assertion. She told the Voice school year. and honors courses, including a hardly a black or Latino student Foothill College, Brigitte spent at the time that she spent count- Part of that review includes high grade point average, a “letter to be found. many hours negotiating with U.C. less hours digging through tran- going classroom by classroom of interest” and a special lunch During those early years in Berkeley to have those students scripts for about 1,000 students and giving teachers feedback meeting. In one case, Hyland said, the district, Sarraf said she was take courses there and receive going back to 2011, and said she about their students’ performance a student with a 4.0 grade point shocked to find an “enormously credit,” he said. found no clear pattern of dis- — in a public way with teachers’ average missed the lunch meeting huge” discrepancy in academic Because Sarraf might best be criminatory placement. Only 27 names attached — in order to and torpedoed the chance to get performance along ethnic lines, known for digging into student of the students, she said, may have figure out what went wrong at the into the class. which galvanized her to close and curriculum data and slic- needed additional review to see if most granular level. Sarraf said ing and dicing information into they should have been placed in doing this kind of review dur- dozens of colorful graphs, former higher math. ing her early years in the district Superintendent Barry Groves said The school district appears to would’ve been akin to starting her passion for helping all stu- be at a high water mark when it World War III with the teaching dents may have gone under the comes to helping Latino students staff, but decades of trust-build- 9LUNZ[VYɈ7HYR radar for some. succeed in their classes. Accord- ing and support have created a “What is less visible is her ing to a 2014 report, the number climate where teachers can delve Community Center Remodel incredible devotion to those stu- of Latino freshman with a GPA into the data with impunity. (UK;YHɉJ:PNUHS dents who need extra help or sup- of 2.0 or lower dropped from 26 Those same test scores also port to be successful in school,” percent in the 2010-11 school year show that the achievement gap City Council Meeting Groves said in an email. “She has to 12 percent in the 2013-14 school continues to be a problem at both Tuesday, March, 21, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. an enormous heart and dedica- year. Subsequent reports from the Mountain View and Los Altos tion providing support, individ- district show that Latino students high schools, with sharp divides Council Chambers ual counseling, mentoring, and performed on par with their white along both ethnic and economic Second Floor, Mountain View City Hall working to harness community and Asian peers in AP classes lines that surpass both state 500 Castro Street, Mountain View resources to meet the needs of the based on grades and test scores. and county-wide discrepancies. students.” More work to be done Although the problem has per- ;OL9LUNZ[VYɈ7HYR*VTT\UP[`*LU[LYYLTVKLSWYVQLJ[ On top of doing her job, Fail- sisted throughout decades of her lace said Sarraf had to overcome Although Sarraf’s career in career, Sarraf said she has not tak- HUK H UL^ [YHɉJ ZPNUHS HUK ]HYPV\Z VɈZP[L \[PSP[PLZ H[ being superficially type-cast as a education has been focused on en a cynical view, and maintains 9LUNZ[VYɈ HUK :[HUMVYK (]LU\LZ ^PSS IL ZLLRPUN *P[` self-disciplined, highly efficient helping all students regardless of that underrepresented minorities *V\UJPSHWWYV]HSVM[OLKLZPNUWSHUZHUKZWLJPÄJH[PVUZ executive woman who separates background, she would probably are really “under-served” minori- and authorization to bid for construction. her emotions from her work. Her be the first person to bring up the ties who can succeed with the career as a high-ranking school shortcomings and the problems right support. Q For Further Information – official, he said, progressed dur- that still need to be addressed. “I have a deep personal belief Contact the Public Works Department at (650) 903-6311 ing an era where women were When talking about the suc- that when the conditions are or [email protected] routinely criticized for being cesses and importance of open right, virtually all students can Q Para más información, por favor llame al (650) 903-6145 either overly emotional or too access, for example, Sarraf was achieve,” Sarraf said. “It’s a moral cold and professional. quick to concede that the policy imperative for me.” V Q ĵņŒœŔŒŕńŐŌŋņŒőŌŖŉœŒŖŉŏŉŘŒőŗ “Brigitte, like many women doesn’t work as well in math- Email Kevin Forestieri@ executives who had to rise above ematics, which is “fraught with [email protected]

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DOWNTOWN the highest-cost commercial business, but it’s not nearly like Continued from page 1 space in cities, they said. But not it was during the dot-com years.” in Mountain View, where down- Market forces had clearly booming market. town leases for offices can fetch demonstrated that bars and It was a mixed-bag of a report prices about 80 percent higher, restaurants are in demand, reviewed on Tuesday morning they reported. They suggested said Jason Moody, a principal by the city’s Downtown Com- that landlords have an incentive with EPS. But he suggested city mittee. The report, conducted to lease to restaurants and other officials should discuss whether by the firm Economic & Plan- businesses that serve the office having a downtown dominated ning Systems (EPS) of Oakland, crowd. by restaurants was necessarily a found that downtown sales The tech industry’s downtown good thing. receipts had nearly doubled office growth has brought thou- “(Business) is doing well but since it last looked at the num- sands of highly specialized jobs it’s focused on restaurants; it’s bers in 2011. That growth was to the downtown neighborhood, not focused on a diverse set of fueled largely by the dining and and it has also nurtured a wave options,” he said. “The ques- drinking establishments, which of new restaurants in the area. tion we’d like to pose is whether grew in sales by 83 percent over There are only 37 non-food there’s a desire to diversify and roughly the same period. Mean- retail businesses in the Castro create more of a destination while, sales for all other retail Street area, according to a 2016 than just for the lunchtime categories increased on average Downtown Business Improve- crowd.” by only 12 percent. MICHELLE LE ment Area report. Meanwhile, That question was pretty The challenges facing down- East West Bookstore’s co-manager Nooshin Zarkabir says that loyal there are 86 establishments for much left hanging in the air town shops in recent years have customers have been moving away from Mountain View, driven out by food and drink in the vicinity. at the Downtown Committee. been readily apparent. Plenty of high housing costs. But that’s not to say that all Alex Andrade, Mountain View’s unique stores have closed their cafes and eateries are raking in economic development man- doors for good, including sec- younger tech workers who have to representatives from the EPS cash. Ron Manabe, co-owner ager, said his team is currently ond-hand bookseller BookBuy- replaced those residents haven’t consulting firm. Commercial of the Tied House, said the working on a comprehensive ers, the Mountain View General shown the same buying habits, landlords enjoyed an easy return downtown restaurant game is report with policy proposals Store and Seascape pet shop. she said. on investment as downtown becoming much more competi- for downtown business that is Nooshin Zarkabir, co-man- “It’s always been like a roller property values increased by tive, with many more high-end expected to go before the City ager of East West Bookstore on coaster, but we’re having a worse nearly 60 percent over that bistros “bringing their A-game.” Council in May. Castro Street, hypothesized that time now than after the reces- period. Those property values That didn’t necessarily translate “The market is certainly call- rising housing costs were hav- sion,” Zarkabir said. “Luckily we are being propped up by a tech to higher profits, he said. ing for restaurants here, but we ing a ripple effect on Mountain have a very good landlord who sector that’s willing to pay “The consumers in Mountain want to have a good balance View’s merchants. For years, loves us and wants us to stay.” top-dollar for downtown office View have really benefited since between the uses,” he said. “We loyal customers and service In many ways, downtown space. Mountain View has become want to provide a great overall workers have been displaced Mountain View was “a victim Retail space, which depends sort of a culinary mecca,” he experience when people come to and moved to other areas. The of its own success,” according heavily on location, is typically said. “We’re doing OK as far as our downtown.” V

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Still no verdict on school boundary changes BIG QUESTIONS LINGER OVER SHORELINE WEST, WHISMAN NEIGHBORHOODS By Kevin Forestieri of people disappointed. Among Leaving North Whisman with- the sticking points is whether in the Theuerkauf boundary fter another six-hour Shoreline West residents should would also have the added bene- meeting over the week- remain together and all attend fit of boosting enrollment, some- Aend, Mountain View Landels Elementary, or whether thing badly needed at the school, Whisman School District’s the neighborhood should be which risks dropping to only 271 boundary committee will be split vertically between Landels students after the boundaries are heading into overtime on how and Castro Elementary. While shifted, according to estimates to best rezone school attendance consolidating the neighborhood by the district’s demographic areas throughout the city of sounds like a good idea, extend- consultant, DecisionInsite. A change NO MORE NEEDLES, Mountain View. ing Landels’ boundary so far west On the other hand, North for the NO MORE DRILLS On Saturday, March 11, mem- risks overcrowding the school. Whisman residents used to be happier bers of the district’s Student The scenarios also diverge part of the Slater school before Attendance Area Task Force on how many neighborhoods it shut down in 2006, and fought Dentistry is changing, and Dr. McEvoy CHECK OUT spent hours drawing and redraw- will be zoned for the new for years to get either Slater is leading the way. OUR WEBSITE TO SEE THIS ing boundaries that will deter- Slater Elementary, which the or Whisman Elementary re- You are now able to receive the care you NEW LASER mine which neighborhoods will district plans to open in time opened. Families in the area need in a fraction of the time, with no pain, IN USE be zoned for which schools, with for the 2019-20 school year. argue that they have few safe a goal of narrowing the field to The North Whisman neighbor- ways to get to Theuerkauf, and no needles and no drill! just two options for the board hood, which has been zoned bike routes to the school include ... And when you’re happy, we’re happy! to choose from in June. But task for Theuerkauf since 2006, fol- traveling on Middlefield Road force members are still torn lowing the closure of the origi- and crossing Highway 85, Mof- Call us for new patient specials. New patients are always welcome for free on critical pieces of the puzzle, nal Slater campus, will either fett Boulevard and Shoreline Like us on Facebook including where to send children remain within the Theuerkauf Boulevard. Enrollment data consultations or second opinions. in the Shoreline West and North boundary or be moved to Slater from previous years show about Whisman neighborhoods, and Elementary — it’s still not half the students in the North Schedule your appointment today! which school is best suited for the apparent which direction the Whisman area opt for other district’s military families. task force plans to go. schools — particularly Landels 105 South Drive, Suite 200 • Mountain View The boundaries, as they exist The worry is that by including and Stevenson. (650) 969-2600 • drmcevoy.com today, appear gerrymandered North Whisman, the district Though these lingering ques- and are fraught with problems. runs the risk of opening Slater tions remain unresolved, Super- Dr. McEvoy is dedicated to making his patient’s experience calm and comfortable using Families in the Whisman area with too many families clam- intendent Ayinde Rudolph told the latest dental technology. He is one of the few dentists in the Bay Area to use the new are zoned for Huff Elementary oring to get in. Including the the Voice that the task force is Solea Laser, which means NO MORE NEEDLES, NO MORE DRILLS. and students in the Shoreline neighborhood bumps the esti- on track to make a decision, and West area are zoned for Bubb. mated number of students in the that there’s room in the schedule Both school are in the southern attendance boundary from 465 to wrap up by the end of April. end of the city — far from Shore- to 570, and the aim is to enroll New meeting dates have yet to be line West and North Whisman roughly 450 students at each announced, but in the meantime — and are so packed with stu- school. Although the district’s Rudolph said task force members dents that nearby residents risk choice programs, Stevenson will be seeking feedback from getting pushed out of their own PACT and Dual Immersion at the school board on how to neighborhood school. Mistral, could peel off more than resolve some of the major stick- Although all three scenarios 100 students from the area based ing points. still up for consideration attempt on historic enrollment trends, it’s “I think the committee has to resolve these problems, it’s still possible that families attending done a great job of finding a lot an open question as to which one choice programs would prefer to will leave the smallest number go to a new neighborhood school. See BOUNDARIES, page 12

More information is at deerhol- student information to federal COMMUNITY BRIEFS lowfarmfriends.org. authorities regarding immigra- Continued from page 4 —Shauli Bar-On tion status or “related matters” DEER HOLLOW TOURS contained in student records. The resolution comes months The city of Mountain View is HIGH SCHOOLS BECOME after State Superintendent Tom hosting tours at the Deer Hollow SANCTUARIES Torlakson began encouraging Farm to raise money in support school districts in California of its farm animals and educa- The Mountain View-Los Altos to declare their schools as tion programs. Tours are sched- High School District joined a “safe havens,” following grow- uled for two more Saturdays this growing number of school dis- ing concerns that President spring: April 8 and May 6. tricts in Santa Clara County vow- Donald Trump’s administration Tours will run from 10 a.m. to ing to protect all students regard- in Washington could instigate 2 p.m. and the last entrance for less of their immigration status. a crackdown on immigration visitors will be at 1:30 p.m. In a unanimous decision enforcement, creating a “cli- Visitors will have a chance Monday, the board signed a mate of fear” for children and to see the farmís sheep, goats, resolution affirming that the families. These concerns were chicken and rabbits. There will district’s schools will be a heightened after Trump’s exec- be interactive activities for chil- “safe and welcoming place” for utive order banning citizens dren, and hands-on learning at all students, and that district from seven Muslim-majority the Nature Center. administrators will take “all countries from entering the Admission is $7, and babies legally permissible actions” to United States. under age 1 are free. All pro- protect the privacy rights of The Mountain View Whis- ceeds will be used to benefit the its students and their families. man School District’s Board of farm, located at Rancho San The resolution goes on to say Trustees unanimously approved Antonio Park, 22500 Cristo Rey that the district will continue a similar resolution last month. Drive, Cupertino. its practice of to not release —Kevin Forestieri

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estimated number of students BOUNDARIES within each school boundary Continued from page 11 and the number of students who ONLINE of commonalities in what they’re are likely to be siphoned off by trying to do,” Rudolph said. “We choice programs. The tentative went from five (scenarios) to schedule calls for community eight to four to three ... and we’re feedback on the final two sce- really close to having two.” narios throughout May, with a #PressOn Maps of the three scenarios final decision by the board in were not available prior to the June. V Voice’s Wednesday press dead- Email Kevin Forestieri at line, which will include the [email protected]

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March 17, 2017 Q Mountain View Voice Q MountainViewOnline.com Q 13 LocalNews Court: Officials’ private emails considered public records RULING SAYS PUBLIC OFFICIALS CANNOT ‘EVADE THE LAW’ BY USING PRIVATE ACCOUNTS

By Elena Kadvany Using private accounts to public scrutiny by conducting interpretations and concerns. should effectively be excluded and Gennady Sheyner evade release and keep com- public business on so-called Noting the balance between from the definition of “local munications secret would, in ‘private’ electronic devices,” he the public disclosure and per- agency.” n a victory for public access effect, the court wrote, “gut the wrote in a statement. “As the sonal privacy interests, the court “A disembodied governmental to government records, the public’s presumptive right of court said, open access to gov- made clear that an employee’s agency cannot prepare, own, ICalifornia Supreme Court access” guaranteed by the Public ernment records is essential to email to his or her spouse com- use, or retain any record. Only last Thursday unanimously Records Act, which was enacted verify that government officials plaining “my coworker is an idi- the human beings who serve in ruled that local officials’ com- in 1968 and added to the state are acting responsibly and held ot,” for example, would not likely agencies can do these things,” the munication about public busi- constitution by voters in 2004. accountable to the public they be considered a public record. ruling states. “When employees ness on private accounts and Any writing prepared by a serve.” However, an email to a superior are conducting agency business, devices is subject to the Califor- public official or employee that In discussing the case in reporting the coworker’s mis- they are working for the agency nia Public Records Act. “substantively relates to the December and making its rul- management of a public project and on its behalf.” The ruling stemmed from a conduct of public business,” ing, the court recognized that could be, the court wrote. And the city’s argument that lawsuit against the City of San regardless whether it’s written times — and the ways in which A public record “must relate in communication in an employee’s Jose, which in 2009 refused to on a personal or public account, government operates — have some substantive way to the con- personal account is beyond their release messages from officials’ is considered a public record, the changed since the law was enact- duct of the public’s business,” the reach and beyond the scope of personal accounts in response ruling states. ed nearly 50 years ago. ruling states. “Communications the Public Records Act request to a citizen’s Public Records Act The March 9 ruling over- “This case concerns how that are primarily personal, con- “fails,” the state Supreme Court request, arguing their release turned a 2014 Court of Appeals laws, originally designed to taining no more than incidental wrote. The location of com- was beyond the scope of the law decision in the city’s favor and cover paper documents, apply mentions of agency business, munications do not negate the and overly burdensome. Only a against Ted Smith, who under to evolving methods of elec- generally will not constitute agency’s responsibility to dis- document created, sent or other- the Public Records Act requested tronic communication,” states public records.” close those that are considered wise stored on an agency’s public documents related to a major the court opinion, authored by Compliance with the Public public records, the court ruled. accounts, and retrievable by the redevelopment in downtown Associate Justice Carol Cor- Records Act is not necessarily The state court also called the agency, should be considered a San Jose, including emails and rigan with the concurrence of at odds with the privacy rights Court of Appeals’ argument public record, the city argued. text messages sent or received on the other six judges. “In today’s of public employees, the court that public officials conduct The California Supreme Court private devices by the mayor, two environment, not all employ- wrote. Personal information official business in the pub- offers a straightforward counter- San Jose City Council members ment-related activity occurs dur- or documents that fall under a lic’s best interest an “optimistic argument: the medium by which and their staffs. A trial court ing a conventional workday, legal exemption can be redacted presumption.” officials communicate about initially ruled in Smith’s favor, a or in an employer-maintained before their release. Under the “Indeed, the rationale behind public business is irrelevant decision the city of San Jose then workplace.” law, agencies already are allowed the Act is that it is for the public when disclosure of records are appealed. In arguing in favor of a nar- to withhold records if doing so to make that determination, in the public’s interest. Karl Olson, a San Francis- row interpretation of the Public “clearly outweighs” the public based on information to which The “whole purpose” of the co attorney who represented Records Act, the city of San Jose interest in disclosure. it is entitled under the law. Open Public Records Act, the court a group of news media orga- raised numerous issues, among The city’s argument that a access to government records is wrote, “is to ensure transpar- nizations who filed an amicus them intrusion of privacy, the public agency can only disclose essential to verify that govern- ency in government activities. brief urging the court to rule in “onerous” burden of retriev- information accessible to the ment officials are acting respon- If public officials could evade Smith’s favor, called the opin- ing emails on private accounts agency as a whole, rather than sibly and held accountable to the law simply by clicking into a ion a “strong victory for public and devices, and its belief that documents that individual offi- the public they serve,” the court different email account, or com- access.” the Act was intended to apply cials or employees have sent or wrote. municating through a personal “It respects the public’s strong to agencies as a whole and not received, is “flawed,” the court The court ruling, for the most device, sensitive information right to know what is going individuals. wrote. The court also rejected part, affirms the city of Moun- could routinely evade public on with public business, and it The state Supreme Court San Jose’s contention that indi- tain View’s established practice scrutiny.” should defeat efforts to evade rejected most of these vidual officers or employees for public records. City employees and elected officials are already notified that all of their correspondence about city busi- DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ness can be publicly disclosed, even if it is on a private device or (EA) AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT email account, said City Man- IMPACT (FNSI) AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC ager Dan Rich in an email. REVIEW AND COMMENT After receiving public-records requests last year from the Voice, the city’s information-tech- The United States Army Reserve (USAR) has nology staff searched through recently completed a Draft EA and FNSI for council members’ official city SAT., MARCH 25, 8:30AM - 3:30PM email accounts. The City Clerk’s the use of currently vacant Army Reserve office then contacted individual MITCHELL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER Property in Mountain View, CA. The EA has council members and asked 3700 MIDDLEFIELD RD., PALO ALTO been prepared as required under the Nation- them to independently search through their own personal al Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). email accounts for any valid ) The EA has been made available to the pub- messages. ) lic for review and comment in accordance This policy relies on good with 32 CFR 651.36. It can be found online faith, and it would not necessar- ) ily prevent public officials from ) at http://bit.ly/2mno5mH. Hard copies are hiding messages in their private EARLY REG. BEFORE MARCH 11: $40/$45 AFTER available at the Mountain View Public Library accounts if they were so inclined. and MLK Library in San Jose CA. A 30-day Since the court ruling was issued, Rich said his team was CO-SPONSORS public comment period will begin on March considering revising Mountain 11, 2017, and comments may be submitted View’s city policies to reflect the to [email protected]. guidelines laid out in the court 650.289.5400 WWW.AVENIDAS.ORG judgment. V #AVENIDASTECH2017 Mark Noack contributed to this report.

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Founding Editor, Kate Wakerly CONTINUE SUPPORT to pass it on to your children and Talking less, doing more so while under your stewardship, QSTAFF FOR COMMON CORE EDITOR you lovingly care for it. You notice Andrea Gemmet (223-6537) to help county immigrants In these uncertain political that the dining room needs new times, Californians need to stand draperies. You inspect fabrics and EDITORIAL ocal governments out to protect members of the com- by the gains we’ve made for pub- consult with professional decora- Associate Editor Renee Batti (223-6528) munities they serve, regardless of immigration status lic education over the past sev- tors. Suddenly you smell smoke. eral years. Despite their repeated Someone has started a fire in the Arts & Entertainment Editor and economic circumstances, don’t have an easy job of it Karla Kane (223-6517) L threats, the new federal admin- attic! Would you not stop think- Special Sections Editor these days. Rhetoric from the Trump administration alleging istration will have little power to ing about the drapes in the dining Linda Taaffe (223-6511) great ills of society resulting from undocumented immigrants repeal Common Core, and we room and start thinking about the Staff Writers are more committed than ever to arsonist in the attic? Kevin Forestieri (223-6535) fuels assaults by the ignorant and panic among the vulnerable. Mark Noack (223-6536) the standards we have worked so Senator, we are suffocating in The panic intensified in mid-February when the Department tirelessly to implement statewide. smoke. The words “treason” and Intern Shauli Bar-On of Homeland Security issued a set of memos revealing plans to As a Mountain View resident, “president” are spoken in the Photographer Michelle Le (223-6530) and mother of three, I believe that same sentence. How is it possible Contributors Dale Bentson, hire 10,000 more immigration agents and step up detainment Peter Canavese, Alyssa Merksamer, and deportation of immigrants in this country without docu- the Common Core standards are for you to think about a Supreme Ruth Schecter helping to transform public educa- Court nominee when our democ- ments. The orders give agents “full authority to arrest or appre- DESIGN & PRODUCTION tion in California by setting a high racy is under fire? Marketing and Creative Director hend an alien whom an immigration officer has probable cause bar in the classroom to ensure This is a national security issue Shannon Corey (223-6560) to believe is in violation of the immigration laws” — an excerpt children of all backgrounds and — something on which Demo- Design and Production Manager as reported by USA Today. needs receive a quality education. crats and Republicans can find Kristin Brown (223-6562) I served as the president of common ground. Designers Linda Atilano, Diane Haas, The administration is also threatening to cut federal funding the Los Altos/Mountain View You have been in the Senate a Rosanna Kuruppu, Paul Llewellyn, Talia Nakhjiri, Doug Young streams to sanctuary cities, even to California as a whole. PTA Council — the collection of long time. You are highly respect- With the growing level of threat to our immigrant commu- the elementary and junior high ed on both sides of the aisle. I ADVERTISING schools in both districts — and urge you to lead a united effort to Vice President Sales and Marketing nity, officials of local cities, including Mountain View, and Santa was proud to represent the dis- remove the shroud of suspicion Tom Zahiralis (223-6570) Clara County are looking for the most effective strategies to pro- Advertising Representative tricts and their fine academic that now darkens the Oval Office. V.K. Moudgalya (223-6586) tect families and individuals among us who came to this country achievements. The Common We must know whether or not Real Estate Account Executive seeking a better life. Core standards have enhanced our president has been compro- Rosemary Lewkowitz (223-6585) these successes, and I believe both mised. We must have a credible Earlier this week, the Santa Clara County Board of Super- Published every Friday at districts should continue to sup- investigation. 450 Cambridge Avenue visors took decisive action. After a series of public meetings port these high standards. 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In the end, they compromised, banning the use of the QWHAT’S YOUR VIEW? public funds to support those convicted of a violent felony who All views must include a home address have finished their sentence within the last five years. and contact phone number. Published This was a courageous and compassionate move on the part of letters will also appear on the web site, the board. There is little tolerance for those in our community www.MountainViewOnline.com, and occasionally on the Town Square forum. who commit crimes, but when the offender is also an undocu- Town Square forum mented immigrant, emotions run high and sometimes reason Post your views on Town Square at MountainViewOnline.com vanishes from the picture. But due process of law should be con- Email your views to sidered a sacred element of our legal system. Because immigrants [email protected]. 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Q RESTAURANTREVIEW Neighborhood haunt REDWOOD GRILL FITS THE BILL IN BUSY WOODSIDE PLAZA By Dale F. Bentson

enee Barton grew up in generous portion was plenty Redwood City’s Wood- for two. side Plaza neighborhood Devilish eggs (four for $7), R and knows what it needs topped with candied bacon, and what it lacks: a family- were both velvety and sweet, friendly restaurant serving and yes, I could have eaten four high-quality comfort food at more. reasonable prices. Smooth and satisfying, the Open since last July in Wood- homemade tomato bisque soup side Plaza Shopping Center, ($4 cup, $7 bowl) was fresh as a Barton’s Redwood Grill, with sunny summer day, filled with its California comfort food joy and brightness. menu, is always busy. Beware, the honey Sriracha The space the restaurant now wings ($11) were so hot I had to occupies sat empty for two check the linen after wiping my years prior. mouth to see if it was sauce or “While it had been a restau- blood. I like hot — to a point. rant, everything was outdated These wings weren’t for ama- and nothing up to code,” Bar- teurs. I couldn’t eat them all, as ton said. “It needed a complete my taste buds were temporar- makeover.” ily singed. There was a milder The space now accommo- barbecue sauce option. dates 80 diners — 56 in the St. Louis baby back ribs ($18) dining area and 24 in a sepa- with a special house dry rub rate bar area. With sky-high and side of barbecue sauce came ceilings and dangling pendant with choice of two side dishes. lights, the décor has a utilitar- For the price, it was a great ian-industrial feel, simple and deal. The ribs were fall-off-the- sturdy, yet comfortable enough bone tender, juicy, meaty and for a social gathering. The worth digging into. The sides I VERONIA WEBER walls are décorated with photo chose — grilled vegetables and Redwood Grill’s St. Louis baby back ribs are prepared with a dry rub and served with a side of barbecue blowups of midcentury Cali- wild and white rice — were the sauce, crispy Brussels sprouts and whipped potatoes. fornia, courtesy of Redwood perfect compliment. City’s public library. The half-dozen fat, mari- Barton left a tech startup to nated grilled shrimp ($20) fuel her interest in opening a teased the taste buds in their restaurant. With no previous bath of garlic, butter and herbs. experience, she’s learning on The shrimp were cooked just the fly. through, juicy, fragrant and “I just took the leap and mouthwatering. jumped right in,” she said. The grilled salmon ($20) Barton found an excellent though, was dry and over- chef in Mario Ochoa and cooked, and the citrus beurre together they collaborated on blanc sauce atop added an the menu. While tinkering unnecessary touch of sweetness with potential dishes to serve, that threw the dish further off- Barton and Ochoa conjured a track. I ordered the excellent grilled avocado stuffed with mashed potatoes for one side shrimp. While the finished and the crispy Brussels sprouts dish was resting on a table, for the other. I wish the waiter Barton said her 13-year-old would have warned me off “mischievous” dog Lucy snuck the sprouts because they were in and devoured the avocado. tossed with truffle oil and sea Hence, Lucy’s grilled avoca- salt. The earthy truffle oil col- do ($13), stuffed with a creamy lided with the citrus beurre shrimp salad and served with blanc. house-made chips, wouldn’t VERONIA WEBER disappoint man nor beast. The See REDWOOD GRILL, page 20 Michael Sarrail, the manager of Redwood Grill in Redwood City, stands behind the bar on March 13.

March 17, 2017 Q Mountain View Voice Q MountainViewOnline.com Q 19 Weekend REDWOOD GRILL ciabatta. It was a huge sandwich, Continued from page 19 crunchy and crusty. For dessert, the bread pudding ($8) with creamy, sugar- The grilled cheese ($13) with soaked, baked bread, finished manchego, cheddar and Gruyere with a sweet rum glaze, tasted as cheeses, served with caramelized ambrosial as it looked. onion and a creamy mustard S’mores ($6) came as toasted horseradish spread, was warmly marshmallow cream layered satisfying. The sweet potato fries over chocolate fudge with a side added to the luster. of graham crackers. Build to The chicken sandwich ($14) your own specs. But there was featured a flattened, golden too much marshmallow and the crispy chicken breast topped fudge was difficult to coax from with havarti cheese, tomato the bottom of the jar in which it and lettuce on large wedges of was served.

VERONIA WEBER Lucy’s grilled avocados are stuffed with shrimp salad and served with tortilla chips.

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Oscars — now gets the live- Ashman and Alan Menken’s matter is that, pound for pound, QMOVIEOPENINGS action treatment, but where last songs remain (with four nice- scene for scene, there’s not a year’s “The Jungle Book” felt enough but narratively unneces- sequence here that the original fresh and vibrant in live action, sary new songs by Menken and film doesn’t execute better in “Beauty and the Beast” proves Tim Rice), and there’s still plenty the clean lines of hand-drawn dispiriting. to look at it. But the tone is all animation and the crisp vocals Director Bill Condon wrong: the warmth is gone, and of the original cast. (“Dreamgirls,” “Mr. Holmes”) Condon’s version of the spectacle So why should anyone see the only manages to breathe life into feels cluttered, claustrophobic, remake? Beyond curiosity, I can’t the material when he diverges and hurried in ways the origi- think of many compelling rea- from the original film, as in the nal doesn’t. The kaleidoscopic sons. Perhaps that’s why Condon sumptuous bookends set in the “Be Our Guest” isn’t delightful started a buzz about Disney’s pre- and post-curse castle of the anymore; it’s anxiety-inducing “first exclusively gay moment,” French prince of swell hair (Dan at best, and numbing at worst. a nice touch (and, as it should Stevens). There, Madame de Most of the sight gags, like be, no big deal), but not a good Garderobe (Broadway goddess moths flying out of the ward- enough reason to spend a week’s Audra McDonald) sings a new robe’s “drawers,” just don’t land salary to take your family to an number as the screen fills with as well in the live-action idiom. inferior version of a classic you gloriously costumed waltzers. Had Condon simply put Ste- probably have on hand at home. Once the prince is cursed vens in makeup and a suit, that Rated PG for some action to live as a beast, his castle would have gone a considerable violence, peril and frightening enchanted, and his attendants way to solving this remake’s images. Two hours, 9 minutes. turned into furniture, not much problems. But the fact of the — Peter Canavese changes about “Beauty and the Beast,” except our enjoyment of NOW it. At first, it appears the material Q SHOWING may play in live-action: “Belle,” the number that introduces the Beauty and the Beast (PG) ++ story’s winningly bookish hero- Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. ine (Emma Watson) kicks off the Before I Fall (PG-13) Century 20: Fri. - Sun. story proper with a bit of musical The Belko Experiment (R) charm and a handsome village Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. square populated with a diverse chorus. Bolshoi Ballet: A Contemporary Evening (PG) The always welcome Kevin Century 20: Sunday Kline shows up as Belle’s father, Get Out (R) +++1/2 then Luke Evans as dastardly Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. COURTESY OF WALT DISNEY MOTION PICTURES narcissist Gaston (both solid Emma Watson and Dan Stevens in “Beauty and the Beast.” Hidden Figures (PG) ++1/2 singers), and the injection of Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. character actor vigor stokes hope that this was all a pretty good Kong: Skull Island (PG-13) ++1/2 idea after all. But then we arrive Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. Live-fraction at the cursed palace, domain La La Land (PG-13) Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. ‘BEAUTY’ NOT AS ANIMATED AS IT USED TO BE of a CGI beast (who obviously The Last Word (R) Aquarius Theatre: Fri. - Sun. hails from the Uncanny Valley) The Lego Batman Movie (PG) ++1/2 00 (Century 16 & 20) and his collection of photo-real Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. Few properties have a greater sequels, then Broadway musicals furniture: candelabra Lumière market penetration than an and now live-action animated (Ewan McGregor), clock Cog- Lion (PG-13) Palo Alto Square: Fri. - Sun. animated Disney musical, so it’s remakes (live action combined sworth (Ian McKellen), teapot The Little Kidnappers (1953) (Not Rated) been no great surprise to see the with animation). The 1991 clas- Mrs. Potts (Emma Thompson), Stanford Theatre: 7:30 p.m., Friday Mouse House capitalize on the sic “Beauty and the Beast” — the et al. And all at once it hits us: Logan (R) +++ Century 16: Fri. - Sun. Century 20: Fri. - Sun. possibilities of exploiting such first animated film to receive a nope. material, with direct-to-video Best Picture nomination at the The story’s intact, Howard Lost (Tears for Simon) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: 5:50 & 9:15 p.m., Friday Moonlight (R) Century 20: Fri. - Sun. hell out of here”). “Kong: Skull Island” is all “GET OUT”000 Nine Lives: Cats in Istanbul (KEDI) (Not Rated) very silly. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences The new horror picture “Get Out” is of sci-fi violence and action, and for brief Aquarius Theatre: Fri. - Sun. QMOVIEREVIEWS advertised as being “From the mind of strong language. Two hours. — P.C. Jordan Peele,” and a beautiful mind it Ninotchka (1939) (Not Rated) is. Peele made his name in the sketch Stanford Theatre: 3:40 & 7:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday “KONG: SKULL ISLAND” “LOGAN”000 comedy show “Key and Peele.” Now Peele Personal Shopper (R) Guild Theatre: Fri. - Sun. 001/2 “Logan” marks the third and final solo makes a bold turn to horror, writing and Warner Brothers and Legendary film for the long-running Marvel Comics directing what he calls a “social thriller.” The Sense of Ending (PG-13) Entertainment are throwing more “A” character introduced to screen audiences The result is an imaginative, classically Century 20: Fri. - Sun. Palo Alto Square: Fri. - Sun. money at more”B” material with “Kong: in the 2000 film “X-Men.” Director James styled paranoid thriller speaking directly The Shack (PG-13) Century 20: Fri. - Sun. Skull Island,” the second installment of a Mangold (who helmed previous installment to an African-American audience (and burgeoning “MonsterVerse” inititated in “The Wolverine”) returns, bringing with indirectly to a white audience) while The Shop Around the Corner (1940) (Not Rated) 2014’s “Godzilla” reboot. The watchwords, him a Western sensibility. Screenwriters remaining playfully accessible to everyone Stanford Theatre: 5:40 & 9:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday then, are “dumb fun,” and on that level, Scott Frank, Mangold and Michael Green else. After five months of dating, it’s time “Kong: Skull Island” must be said to take very loose inspiration from a comic for young African-American photographer Aquarius: CineArts at Palo Alto Square: deliver. Oscar winner Brie Larson stars 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto book run known as “Old Man Logan,” Chris Washington (a pitch-perfect Daniel (For recorded listings: 327-3241) (For information: 493-0128) opposite Tom Hiddleston, with support but only a few plot points carry over: Kaluuya) to meet the parents of his white tinyurl.com/Aquariuspa tinyurl.com/Pasquare from Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, a futuristic setting (in this case, 2029) girlfriend Rose Armitage (Allison Williams). and an ensemble populated with some that ages our hero, his mentor Professor The early movements of “Get Out” play Century Cinema 16: Guild: 949 El Camino Real, familiar character actors. The only problem Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and fellow 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Menlo Park (For recorded listings: the tension and comedy of coded racial Mountain View 266-9260) tinyurl.com/Guildmp with casting heavyweight talent: We expect mutant Caliban (Stephen Merchant), and language to the hilt, and were it “only” a tinyurl.com/Century16 more than an inherently flimsy B-movie the notions of Logan having a child and comedy of mixed-race dating, “Get Out” Stanford Theatre: scenario is likely to deliver in terms of a cross-country road trip to undertake. would already be winning in the wittiness Century 20 Downtown: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto characterization and dialogue. Bound to “Logan” becomes an unconventional- of its satire. Obviously, the film goes 825 Middleﬁeld Rd, Redwood City (For recorded listings: 324-3700) tinyurl.com/Century20 Stanfordtheatre.org explore the remote Skull Island, they lobby family drama with three generations of further: there’s something sinister going for a military escort of men just released mutants forced onto a road trip, although on in Evergreen Hallow. Despite its terrible from Vietnam War duty (led by Jackson). “Little Miss Sunshine” this ain’t. Rated R implications, his film is entertaining as all 0Skip it For show times, plot synopses, Upon arrival, and a very hairy meeting with for violence, bloody images and language “Get Out.” Rated R for violence, bloody 00Some redeeming qualities trailers and more movie giant ape Kong, the mission immediately including sexual references. One hour, 43 images, and language including sexual 000A good bet info, visit www.mv-voice.com becomes one of exfiltration (a.k.a. “get the minutes. — P.C. references. One hour, 43 minutes. — P.C. 0000Outstanding and click on movies. 22 Q Mountain View Voice Q MountainViewOnline.com Q March 17, 2017 VOICE MOUNTAINVIEW QHIGHLIGHT ‘SIDE SHOW’ Based on a true story, “Side Show” follows the legendary Hilton twins, Daisy and Violet, as they rise from conjoined side-show attractions to Hollywood celebrities — all the while searching for love and acceptance amidst the spectacle of fame and scrutiny under the spotlight. March 4, 10, 11 and 17, 8 p.m. $16. The Lohman Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.

THEATER guests to hear new music, meet other families and Purpose, Appreciation), a nationwide event COMEDY and the programs offered by the school. Online enjoy a fun night out while taking a break from created by the foundation for military wives registration is requested. March 17, 10 a.m.- ‘A View From the Bridge’ by Arthur kitchen duty. All proceeds will benefit the MVHS and caregivers to restore, rejuvenate and create Phil Ackerly’s Comedy Magic Show noon. Free. Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Miller Pear Theatre presents Arthur Miller’s Music Department. March 22, 6-8:30 p.m. $20, fellowship with women facing similar challenges. with Matt Helm as Dean Martin School, 333 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View. classic, “A View from the Bridge.” Set in 1950s adults; $15, students-kids; $10, concert only. March 22, 7:30 p.m. $10. East West Book Store, Phil Ackerly conjures up the sleight-of-hand mvlaae.net/ New York, the play follows Eddie and his Mountain View High School, Small Gym, 3535 324 Castro St., Mountain View. eastwest.com/ magic and amazing illusions with audience Keep Calm and Color! Adults are invited obsession with his wife’s niece Catherine. Before it Truman Ave., Mountain View. bit.ly/strings2017 events_2017_March participation. Joining Phil is Matt Helm as Dean to join for an afternoon of coloring to pleasing is over, the entire immigrant neighborhood will be St. Patrick’s Day at O’Malley’s O’Malley’s Martin. Savor again Dean’s smooth sounds, rich music in the Los Altos Library Orchard Room. hurt in ways they could not have predicted. March celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with live music from FUNDRAISERS ballads and swingin’ feel-good hits of the ‘50s, Colored pencils, designs, music and refreshments 10-April 2, times vary. $10-$35. The Pear Theatre, three bands. Music starts at 9 p.m. with Get ‘60s and ‘70s. March 19, 6-9 p.m. $25, General will be provided. March 13, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. 1110 La Avenida, Mountain View. thepear.org Fundraiser for Prerna2Inspire In admission; $15, Military and children. Morocco’s Married, followed by Exit 11 and Sweet HayaH. celebration of Women’s History Month Books Los Altos Library, 13 South San Antonio Road, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ “Beauty and the Restaurant, 873 Castro St., Mountain View. There is no cover charge, and attendants should Inc. in Mountain View is hosting a shopping Los Altos. Beast,” the internationally beloved, classic ackerly-entertainment.com/upcoming-events be over 21 years of age. This event is presented night to benefit non-profit Prerna2Inspire, a non- Personal Technology Tutors During this musical fairy-tale, hits the boards at Paly’s new by Ritual San Jose. March 17, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. profit organization focused on the humanitarian time, attendants will receive free, personalized Performing Arts Center stage. The whole family FOOD & DRINK Free. O’Malley’s, 2135 Old Middlefield Way, efforts of enabling refugee families from conflict assistance from tech savvy LinkAges is invited to be swept away by the story of Belle Mountain View. countries across the globe the opportunity to lead A Taste of California Native Foods The volunteers. Those interested are asked to sign and the Beast. March 17-19 and 23-26, times Los Altos History Museum will offer a special a sustainable life on arrival in the U.S. Stop by for up and reserve their one-hour appointment. vary. Students/seniors, $10; Adults, $15. Palo FESTIVALS & FAIRS program “A Taste Native American Foods” in book recommendations from our knowledgable Reservations will be given priority. Attendants Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo cooperation with Epicurean Group and Slow Craft Sale This Craft Sale will benefit retired staff and help support a great cause at the same should bring their charged device. WiFi and Alto. palytheatre.com/ Food South Bay. Visitors may taste native individuals, children and first graders. Shoppers time. March 23, 6-9 p.m. Free. Books Inc., 301 laptops will be available. March 21, 4-6 p.m. foods and enjoy presentations from speakers ‘Calligraphy’ Two cultures, two continents can purchase hats and scarves in their team’s Castro St., Mountain View. booksinc.net/event/ Free. Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin and two estranged sisters exist unharmoniously colors, brighten their kitchen with spring colors discussing Native Foods and Culture. March 18, St., Mountain View. mountainview.gov/ Object: Art Art in Action’s annual benefit in “Calligraphy”. It’s up to two cousins to bridge on fresh towels, and find baby blankets, hats 2-5 p.m. Free. Los Altos History Museum, 51 S. librarycalendar features an evening of cocktails, food and the gap between them and their worlds in this and booties. Items are handmade by Rebekah’s San Antonio Road, Los Altos. losaltoshistory. Reach Your Goals Step by Step auctions. Proceeds support the movement international comic drama, which shifts between Lodge. March 24-26, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. org/events/ Attendants to this event will learn how to set to make sure all kids have art. March 23, 6-9 past and present Los Angeles and Tokyo. March Rebekah’s Mountain View Lodge, 206 Castro, Mountain View Tennis Club Spring goals for eating more fruits and vegetables p.m. $125. Computer History Museum, 1401 8-19, times vary. $35-$59. Lucie Stern Theatre, 206 Castro St., Mountain View. General Meeting The Mountain View Tennis and discover easy ways to incorporate physical N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. artinact. 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Club will hold its Spring General Meeting with activity throughout the day. March 23, 1-2 p.m. Leader-in-Training Information Night ejoinme.org/MyEvents/OBJECTART2017 Theater: ‘Love Sick’ In ancient Jerusalem, a During this event, attendants will learn about guest speaker Joel Drucker. Those who wish to Free. Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela young wife in a passionless marriage discovers the Leader-in-Training (LIT) program for 13- to FAMILY renew or join the club can do so at the door. The Ave., Mountain View. she has an unseen admirer. Intrigued, she enters 17-year-olds. All interested LIT’s and parents club will also collect donations of non-perishable into a mysterious and fervent love affair, finding and guardians are welcome to attend the info Comedy Magic Show Award-winning Bay food. RSVP by March 17 at [email protected]. March HEALTH & WELLNESS herself on a dizzying journey of awakening. night. March 21, 6:30-7 p.m. Free. The View Area magician Phil Ackerly combines magic tricks 22, 6-9 p.m. Free, members; $25, non-members. Heartfulness Meditation Participants will “Love Sick” is a new musical inspired by the Teen Center, 263 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. with comedy chops. Ackerly’s family-friendly Mountain View Senior Center Banquet Room, learn relaxation and meditation techniques with Hebrew text, “Song of Songs.” March 17-19, mountainview.gov/lit show features amazing feats and campy comedy 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. mvtc.net Heartfulness Certified Instructor Radhalakshmi 8-10 p.m. $28-$59. Mountain View Center for for a performance that’s equal parts laughs Ramakrishnan. Visit en-us.heartfulness.org/ Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. TALKS & LECTURES and gasps. March 19, 7:30 p.m. $7.50-$12.50. LESSONS & CLASSES for more information. March 20, 27 and April openspacetrust.org/wsls-mark-bittman/ Changing the World Using Social Morocco’s, 873 Castro St., Mountain View. Adult School Spring Classes 3, 10-11 a.m. Free. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San CONCERTS Media This talk will explore how social media Very Hungry Caterpillar Storytime Registration Registration is now open for Antonio Road, Los Altos. sccl.org/losaltos is changing the way people communicate, Auntie Dori leads a storytime celebration of Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School Spring Reducing Stress Through Meditation Americans in Paris New Century Chamber the way people are perceived and the way Eric Carle’s classic book, “The Very Hungry classes. The Spring session runs from March 20 The scientific community has recently been Orchestra continues its 25th Anniversary Season people understand life. This will be a dialogue Caterpillar.” Themed activities and snacks will be to June 2. Visit mvlaae.net or call 650-940-1333 exploring the use of meditation as a healing celebrations with the return of Chanticleer. with Emily Newman, the communications a part of the fun. The event is for kids ages 2 and for more information. March 7-24, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. modality. Mark Young will discuss the Chanticleer will present “Americans in Paris” coordinator of the American Ethical Union and up. March 22, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Books Inc., 301 Class registration fees vary. Mountain View-Los extraordinary effect of meditation to reduce featuring a program of works that includes a communications and development assistant of Castro St., Mountain View. booksinc.net/event/ Altos Adult School, 333 Moffett Blvd., Mountain stress-related responses, improve concentration suite from Gershwin’s “An American in Paris,”” The Humanist Institute. March 18, 11 a.m.-12:30 View. mvlaae.net/ and enhance clarity of thought and mental selections from Stravinsky’s “Apollon Musagete” p.m. Neutra House, 181 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS Health Care Programs Orientation The equilibrium. He will also present a simple, and a variety of works by French composers Meet Silicon Valley Reads author Off the Grid: Mountain View @ The Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School will hold yet powerful meditation technique that can including Ravel, Saint-Saens, Faure and Satie. Adam Benforado This year’s theme for Silicon Computer History Museum Off the Grid: a workshop for those interested in health care enrich one’s life personally, professionally and March 17, 8 p.m. $29-$61. Oshman Family JCC, Valley Reads is “Justice for All?” One of the Mountain View @ Computer History Museum careers, providing information on the Certified spiritually. March 19, 1:30 p.m. Free. Mountain 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. ncco.org featured authors, Adam Benforado, will share returns in partnership with Computer History Nursing Assistant and Medical Assistant paths View Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. MUSIC his book “Unfair: The New Science of Criminal Museum. There will be 10 food trucks, live Injustice.” March 21, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Mountain music and additional amenities. This is a kid- Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn All are View Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. friendly event. Fridays, ongoing, 5-9 p.m. Free. invited to the eagerly-awaited union of two mountainview.gov/librarycalendar Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline banjo legends, Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn. Inspirations Native Plant All-Stars: A California Blvd., Mountain View. Theirs is a one-of-a-kind pairing, with one-of- Native Plant Society talk Master Gardener Raggedy Ann and Andy at the a-kind possibilities. Fleck and Washburn have Rebecca Schoenenberger will discuss the care of Museum The Los Altos History Museum collaborated in the past, most visibly in their “All-Star” native plants identified by University welcomes Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy a guide to the spiritual community Sparrow Quartet with Casey Driessen and Ben of California, Davis Arboretum as tough, easy to to the Smith Gallery. The exhibit tells the Sollee. March 23, 8-9:30 p.m. $70, Premium; grow and reliable. They require little water, have history of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy, $60, General; $55, Members and J-Pass holders. few problems with pests and diseases and have showcasing over 60 dolls. Thursdays-Sundays, To include your Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo outstanding qualities in the garden. March 22, ongoing, noon-4 p.m. Free. Los Altos History Alto. paloaltojcc.org/belafleck 7 p.m. Free. Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Church in Museum, 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. John Reischman & the Jaybirds John Road, Los Altos. losaltoshistory.org/ Reischman & the Jaybirds move between Talk: Succulents, a California Native Inspirations re-inventions of traditional old-time tunes, Plant Society Stephen McCabe, Emeritus Reflections on Water * ‘Reflections on Please call deconstructions from the bluegrass repertoire, Director of Research at the University of Water,’ an exhibition of paintings by Katherine and original instrumentals. Everyone in the California, Santa Cruz Arboretum, will discuss K. Allen will be on display at the Los Altos Hills Blanca Yoc band sings, writes and has solo releases, yet succulents and how to grow them in the home Town Hall March 15 - September 2017. An artist their collaboration is what makes them special. garden. March 17, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Los Altos reception will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2 at 650-223-6596 They’ve received two Juno nominations and two Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. p.m.--5 p.m. at the Town Hall. Beginning at 3 p.m. the artist will conduct a “walk-and-talk Canadian Folk Music Award nominations. March Understanding Local Government This or email tour” of the exhibition. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 18, 7:30 p.m. $15-$25. Mountain View Masonic presentation will explore understanding local [email protected] Lodge, 890 Church St., Mountain View. rba.org/ government and will be presented by the Los 5 p.m. Free. Los Altos Hills Town Hall, 26379 Salisbury Cathedral Choir Concert Altos-Mountain View Area League of Women Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills. losaltoshills.ca.gov Stanford welcomes the men, girls and boys Voters. This session will cover how decisions are DANCE of Salisbury Cathedral choir for this concert in made in Mountain View as well as discuss how MOUNTAIN VIEW CENTRAL SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Stanford Memorial Church, when their repertoire one can have a voice in City policies. March 22, Dance: Black Grace An inspiring weave of will include Allegri’s “Miserere” (a piece 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Library, South Pacific traditions and modern dance, Black Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. composed for the Sistine chapel) and some of 585 Franklin St., Mountain View. mountainview. Grace, founded 20 years ago by Neil Ieremia Saturday Services: Bach’s notable choral works. March 17, 7:30-9 gov/librarycalendar moves with an athleticism and rhythmic intensity Worship 10:45 a.m. p.m. $12-$23. Memorial Church, 450 Sera Mall, Wounded Warrior, Wounded Wife Out that brings worldwide audiences to their feet. Wednesday Study Groups: 10-11 a.m. Stanford. events.stanford.edu/events/ of the 16.9 million caregivers in the United With an international array of risk-taking ‘Spaghetti and Strings’ Dinner Concert States, 5.6 million are caring for wounded dancers from Maori, Samoan and New Zealand Pastor Kenny Fraser, B.A.M. DIV The Mountain View High School (MVHS) veterans. 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