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CITY COUNCIL Standard practice or ‘misleading’? Mayor’s official letter in support of SB 50 rankles council colleagues by Gennady Sheyner t didn’t take Palo Alto’s newly elected Mayor Adrian Fine I long to distinguish himself from most of his colleagues when it comes to housing policy — and to ruffle some feathers in the process. Fine, a passionate housing ad- vocate who became mayor on Jan. 6, submitted a letter to State Sen. Scott Wiener on Jan. 17, offering his wholehearted endorsement of Senate Bill 50, a highly conten- tious bill that aims to increase the Sammy Dallal density and height of housing de- velopments near transit corridors and in cities with plentiful jobs. In the letter, which is written Zia MacWilliams, a former employment specialist at Downtown Streets Team, left the organization in 2017 after the work on city of Palo Alto letterhead environment at the nonprofit caused her to have panic attacks that required medication. despite the fact that the opinion he expressed is personal and not reflective of his new office, Fine and 2019. Some of the employees took a shot at the city itself, which NONPROFITS spoke on condition of anonym- he argued is incapable of solving ity due to fear of retaliation or its significant housing problems harm to their current or future without Sacramento stepping in. Downtown Streets Team execs accused employment. Specific details of Fine, who has a master’s degree many alleged instances could in city planning, said in the letter not be confirmed — employees that his position is informed by his of harassment, creating drinking culture spoke of instances that took place three years of experience on the Former employees say the conditions at nonprofit headquarters in San Jose privately — but on the whole, the city’s Planning and Transportation accusations pointed to disturbing Commission, his four years on the constituted a hostile work environment patterns of behavior. The Weekly City Council and his prior work as by Sue Dremann and Gennady Sheyner is publishing details of those in- a city planner. cidents corroborated through “From all of that experience, I ne of Palo Alto’s most encouraging a drinking culture. story published on the San Jose documentation and multiple can tell you that local municipali- visible nonprofit organi- The accusations of misconduct Inside website. The former em- witnesses. ties like Palo Alto are incapable of O zations, the Downtown extend to CEO Eileen Richard- ployees alleged they were sub- Downtown Streets Team pro- solving the housing crisis — we Streets Team, is embroiled in son who founded the organiza- jected to inappropriate behavior vides mentoring and services, simply have too many rules, too a scandal in which its top ex- tion in Palo Alto in 2005, and her that went on for years. including housing vouchers, to much process, too much engage- ecutives have been accused of son, Chris Richardson, the chief The Weekly interviewed six chronically homeless individuals ment (and I know it’s impolitic sexual harassment, creating a program officer. The allegations people who worked for Down- to write that!) ... and too little hostile work environment and first came to light in a Dec. 11 town Streets Team between 2008 (continued on page 7) progress.”

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in conviction and frequently non- felt pressure to drink at com- couldn’t comment on the case due Downtown Streets responsive to questions posed to pany parties and after-work to legal and confidentiality issues. (continued from page 5) her regarding the issue of sexual socials because that’s when the

File photo/courtesy Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce of Chamber Alto Palo photo/courtesy File harassment,” he wrote. Richardsons made offers of — so-called “team members” — The Unemployment Insurance advancement. Fallout among funders, in exchange for volunteering to Appeals Board in 2018 awarded Oppenheimer, however, did not city partners clean city streets and distribute MacWilliams unemployment find gender bias in salary or ad- hile the Downtown food to other homeless people. In benefits. They found that Mac- vancement and nor any evidence Streets Team’s board of 2018, its budget was $6.2 million, Williams had complained to her of favoritism related to socializing Wdirectors claims it has ad- according to its annual financial supervisor about the working en- with management, Byrd said in a dressed many of the issues raised report. vironment and to Chief Operations Dec. 18, 2019, statement. The in- by the former employees. It partners with 15 cities and Officer Elfreda Strydom about vestigation consisted of a review Two board members, Michael counties, most of whose leaders Chris Richardson’s alleged sexual of documents, 23 interviews re- Hindery and David Kiferbaum, have expressed concern over the harassment. garding the allegations, an evalu- have resigned in recent months; allegations while asserting that the “Nothing was done. The com- ation of the current work environ- Hindery declined to specify if local teams of workers have per- plaints did not change the work- ment and an assessment of current the allegations contributed to his formed well. A few municipali- Former employees of Downtown ing environment. Because the employees’ feelings. departure. ties are calling on the nonprofit Streets Team accused CEO persons engaging in the conduct He told the Weekly that he “I was no longer an appropriate for a greater explanation of the Eileen Richardson, above, and were the CEO and the CEO’s son, could not release the investigation and effective board member,” he accusations. her son, Chris Richardson, of complaining about their conduct report because “it is confidential said by phone. The former employees said they sexual harassment and other would have been futile,” Appeals attorney-client privilege about Kiferbaum, a three-year board tried to work behind the scenes inappropriate behavior. Board Panel Members Robert confidential personnel matters.” member, has not returned requests through their attorneys with Dresser and Ellen Corbett wrote. In his December statement, for comment. Downtown Street Team’s board of discrimination, but the appeals Byrd said the lawyer the board Byrd said the allegations predated Former Weekly design direc- directors, but they came forward board rejected that claim. had hired failed to show up at the 2016. However, the timeline is at tor Carol Hubenthal is also on the publicly after learning that the MacWilliams was an employ- appeals hearing, which left Eileen odds with the claims of former Downtown Streets Team’s board Richardsons still remain in their ment specialist for the Downtown Richardson and Strydom to testify employees, who said they were of directors and deferred comment positions. Streets Team and a project manag- without legal representation. The subjected to the incidents for years to Byrd. “Something has to shift in that er for four years starting in 2013. board decided not to take the case after. One person said the sexual Some funders and fund manag- leadership dynamic” for the toxic Her experience as an employee at to Superior Court because of the harassment and drinking went on ers said they will be watching how leadership to really be gone, for- the nonprofit caused her to have legal cost and instead paid the un- through the first part of 2019, after the issues resolve. mer employee Kelty Spencer said. panic attacks, requiring medica- employment claim, he said. which she left the organization. Chau Vuong, a spokeswoman Multiple women said they felt tion, she said. Multiple times, her But Byrd said in a follow-up for Silicon Valley Community compelled to engage in the drink- doctor advised her to quit, she said phone call that the employees did Foundation, confirmed that its ing culture to be eligible for pro- in a written statement. In 2017, she Accusations of drinking not bring up the allegations of im- philanthropy advisers sent indi- motions and pay raises. Most of finally did. in front of a client proprieties through their attorney vidual written communications to the women who worked at the or- “When I made any reference wo employees who worked for any other years beyond 2014 to about 30 donors who had recom- ganization were in their 20s. to the comments about women directly with clients also 2016, so the board was not able to mended giving grants from their “I saw a lot in those three years. in the workplace, I was told I Tclaim they witnessed Ei- look into them. charitable funds to Downtown It was like a frat house all of the needed to get with the ‘culture’ leen Richardson drinking in front “We can’t be responsible for Streets Team. The foundation time,” a senior case manager told of DST,” MacWilliams said in her of a client who was a recovering investigating things that weren’t mentioned there were allegations the Weekly. “They were making statement. alcoholic. brought to us. We fully investigat- of workplace misconduct and dis- comments about what they did In one instance of sexual ha- The client, who was close to ed everything that was brought to crimination at Downtown Streets with women the night before. I rassment, Eileen Richardson and Richardson, was working hard us about a discrete period of time,” Team and included a link to the can’t emphasize how toxic the en- other female employees talked on his sobriety in 2014 and was he said. San Jose Inside story. vironment was.” about sexuality after one employ- finally reconnecting with his es- As a result of the investigation, “We will be paying careful at- Without specifying what a board ee had identified as lesbian dur- tranged daughter. In honor of the Byrd said in the statement that tention to how this situation un- of directors’ investigation into the ing the December 2014 Christmas occasion, the employees, the cli- board members instituted mul- folds and are hopeful that any out- allegations concluded, board Pres- party, MacWilliams wrote in her ent, his daughter and Richardson tiple changes to the organization’s standing problems will be quickly ident Owen Byrd said in a Dec. 18 statement. met to celebrate at a Mountain human resources management. resolved to the satisfaction of the statement that the “claims regard- “Eileen mentioned she was at- View restaurant. It added a director of HR who organization’s board, staff and the ing sexual comments, alcohol mis- tracted to women, and then looked Spencer, a senior employment reports directly to the board, cre- community it serves,” Vuong said use and misbehavior were greatly at me and my body and said: ‘You specialist, said that by the time ated a board-level HR governance in an email to the Weekly. exaggerated by former employ- aren’t my type, but she is,’ and they arrived, Richardson had a committee, increased manager Downtown Streets Team has ees.” He said that such behaviors pointed at my colleague. ... I re- bottle of wine on the table and and employee training and devel- been a regular recipient of re- are not “ongoing.” member feeling uncomfortable clearly had been drinking. Spen- oped guidelines to ensure stan- ceived funding from the Palo Alto Byrd said the board took the al- about the reference to my body. cer and the other employee said dards of professionalism. Weekly’s Holiday Fund. legations seriously. It hired The “I later found my colleague they tried to redirect attention He said it is unfair to drag the “We will be requesting a full re- Law Offices of Amy Oppen- passed out intoxicated in an office away from the alcohol. Richard- Richardsons through the salacious sponse from the agency on these heimer in August 2018 to inves- room with Eileen stroking her son, however, offered the client accusations when they received “a allegations as part of our review of tigate the claims, which he said hair in the dark alone. I regret that wine and continued to drink. clean bill of health” through the its 2020 application for funding,” covered 2014 to 2016. Oppen- I left abruptly, and did not check “We were scared about his so- investigation. Publisher Bill Johnson said. heimer is known for investigation if (the colleague) was OK that briety,” the other worker, who “Eileen and Chris continue to Some cities and counties that and remediation of workplace dis- night,” MacWilliams wrote in the spoke on condition of anonymity, enjoy the full confidence of the fund Downtown Streets are also crimination and harassment. The statement. said. The client refused the alco- board. Eileen created and (she looking into the allegations. Nu- investigation found the sexual ha- Multiple witnesses who attend- hol, she added. and) Chris grew the best-of-breed merous cities have told the Weekly rassment allegations and reports ed the party have confirmed the Spencer said: “Eileen drank organization with a new and suc- they take the allegations seriously of alcohol use were exaggerated, interactions and said that Rich- a lot (that evening). It was inap- cessful way” of addressing home- and that they reached out to the according to Byrd. Most of the ardson was highly intoxicated. propriate at a case function and lessness and the organization con- nonprofit to learn more. While allegations were not substanti- At least two other colleagues said with a client. ... I thought: ‘I don’t tinues to succeed in fulfilling its some said that they had increased ated, he said, but he declined to they also felt that Richardson’s be- know if I can contribute to this mission, he said. their scrutiny of the nonprofit, provide any information on those havior was inappropriate. workplace.’” The San Jose Inside articles none have gone as far as to sus- that were. Administrative Law Judge Rob- The client could not be reached “presented one side of the story. pend their existing agreements But an administrative law judge ert M. Lofgren ruled that Mac- for comment, nor did Richardson It’s an awkward position for us to and most had praised the work in 2017 and the California Un- Williams was subjected to sexual respond to repeated requests. be in to rebut. We’re not trying to that their Downtown Streets Team employment Insurance Appeals harassment by “the CEO when Byrd said the board discussed litigate in the court of public opin- performs on a local level. Board in 2018 ruled that the Rich- the claimant was advised that the situation with Eileen Richard- ion,” he added. Palo Alto currently has three ardsons had engaged in sexual she was interested in a female co- son and she denied the allegations. He said he was proud of the contracts with the nonprofit: a harassment and created a hostile worker, but not her. She was also Spencer said that there were no way the principal employees and service contract with the Public work environment in at least one subjected to sexual banter by the further incidents involving a client the board have handled the accu- Works Department, a community case. The appeals board granted CEOs (sic) son at a party attended as far as she knew. But multiple sations and he is “very confident” development block grant and a hu- former employee Zia MacWil- by the claimant,” according to employees said alcohol was “ever- that they have addressed the accu- man services resource allocation liams unemployment benefits documents. present” in the San Jose headquar- sations in a systematic way. grant, said Meghan Horrigan-Tay- based on conditions that caused MacWilliams’ sworn testimony ters, where people could choose to Jennifer Smith, a Community lor, the city’s chief communication her to resign. They accorded her also had more weight than the drink and often did in the after- Legal Services in East Palo Alto officer. the right to sue, according to testimony of the employer’s wit- noon. (Clients did not often visit senior economic advancement at- “As these contracts are set to hearing documents. MacWilliams ness (who was not identified in the headquarters.) torney who has represented some also claimed gender-based pay the ruling), “which was lacking The employees said they often of the former employees, said she (continued on page 8)

www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • January 24, 2020 • Page 7 Upfront Downtown Streets Santa Cruz County, meanwhile, Zoning council approved in 2017, calls for site’s ultimate conversion from (continued from page 7) sent the nonprofit a letter last producing between 3,545 and 4,420 commercial to residential use. In month, requesting more informa- (continued from page 5) new housing units between 2015 1995, the council gave Fry’s Elec- tion about the incidents and ask- and 2030, an average of about 343 tronics a 20-year extension for its expire, the city will assess evalu- ing whether events such as ones 39%) of the new 3,300 housing units per year for the next decade. commercial use, after which time ation criteria, including past per- depicted by San Jose Inside had units, the document states. Another This is more than twice as many the site would revert to residential. formance,” Horrigan-Taylor said. occurred in Santa Cruz County. tool, the development agreement, units as the city has issued permits But in 2006, the council voted to Some cities have gone a step The letter states that the county which similarly allows the city for in 2018 and 2019 combined. scrap the 20-year amortization further. Tim Swanson, media and “is concerned about the behav- and the developer to negotiate on Affordable housing has been date, effectively allowing commer- communication manager for Sac- ior described and notes that our a project that exceeds zoning laws, a particularly rare commodity in cial uses to remain indefinitely. ramento, said the city manager has contract with DST includes a non- accounted for 25% of the entitled Palo Alto. In 2015, the city ap- The study would consider how asked the city auditor to look at discrimination clause.” projects. These two tools were used proved plans for 43 housing units long the city should wait before the city’s agreement with Down- “The services our local Down- to produce 2,120 housing units over for residents at “very low income” making the zoning change to al- town Streets Team “to ensure the town Streets Team provides are the two-decade period. levels, about 6% of its regional al- low the property owner to recoup organization is complying with the incredibly valuable to clients and As proposed by the planning location of 648 units. Since then, its investment in the property. Such terms of the contract and comport- the community, and the county staff, the PC zone could be brought the tally has been zero. a study, Lait added, would require ing itself appropriately.” wishes to continue the relation- back in a modified form — “one The council’s 2018 vote to additional analysis in coordination In Redwood City, which ship going forward,” states the that eliminates the need for a ne- make housing a priority did little with the City Attorney’s Office. launched its program last De- Dec. 17 letter from Ellen Timber- gotiated public benefit,” the report to change that trend. In 2018 and The proposals reflect a harsh re- cember, city leaders were “disap- lake, director of the Santa Cruz states. 2019 combined, the council has ality that Palo Alto and surround- pointed to hear of the allegations,” County Department of Human The push for housing is expect- produced zero housing units in the ing cities are dealing with: a con- said Jeanne Sullivan Billeci, a city Services. “However, the county ed to dominate the City Council’s “very low” and “moderate” cat- struction market in which building spokesperson. City Manager Me- cannot condone the behavior de- agenda this year, thanks to both egories and two units in the “low” housing is extremely expensive and lissa Stevenson Diaz is scheduled scribed and must protect the se- internal and external pressures. category. At the same time, the city a real estate market that continues to meet with the organization’s curity and safety of beneficiaries.” Newly elected Mayor Adrian Fine permitted 54 units in the “above to favor commercial development board chair later this month to The letter requested that the has consistently called for the city moderate” category in 2018 and over residential. Even as the council discuss the matter, Billeci said. nonprofit respond by Jan. 10. As of to ramp up its housing production 105 units in 2019. members continue to talk about the The interactions between Down- Jan. 16, it had not received a reply, by relaxing zoning standards and The city’s recent zone changes need for more housing, particularly town Streets Team and city staff according to county spokesman allowing taller and denser build- haven’t helped. Since 2018, the for low-income residents, the new have been professional, she said. Jason Hoppin. Q ings, particularly near transit. On council has approved fixes includ- work plan suggests that the coun- “The city has seen benefits since Staff Writers Sue Dremann Jan. 6, just after he was elected ing a Housing Incentive Program cil’s target may be out of reach, the launch of the Redwood City and Gennady Sheyner can be mayor, Fine indicated that hous- that allows builders to claim den- barring drastic and potentially un- Downtown Streets Team, with emailed at sdremann@paweekly. ing will be one of his priorities this sity bonuses for building resi- popular actions. more than 21 individuals now par- com and gsheyner@paweekly. year, along with transportation and dential projects in the downtown The city’s existing efforts on ticipating in the program,” she said. com. economic vitality. area, around California Avenue housing “address the need to pro- Fine argued that the city’s annual and along El Camino Real. After tect, preserve and produce housing production of housing — between receiving no takers, the council in Palo Alto, which are the corner- 50 and 60 units — is not good voted last September to extend the stones to a comprehensive housing enough. The numbers, however, program to San Antonio Road. strategy,” the report states. don’t illustrate what the housing The city did receive a proposal “However, the projects listed problem is really about — people. for 100 housing units on San An- above, while meaningful and im- “It’s not housing units and de- tonio, which the council will be portant, are not likely to advance CityViewA round-up of Palo Alto government action this week velopment. It’s new neighbors and reviewing in the coming months. the city toward its aspirational goal new homes. ... Whether it’s seniors The city’s efforts to bring more of 300 or more new housing units City Council (Jan. 21) who need a supportive community, housing to the city’s commercial a year,” it adds. Rail: The council voted to study additional alternatives involving underpasses Stanford students who want to put areas also have not netted results: One proposal that Lait included under the train tracks as part of its process for selecting a preferred alternative down roots here, young families The few projects that have received in the report is the creation of a for grade separation. Yes: Unanimous who want to send kids to our great approval are now stuck in planning new “housing overlay” district that schools — we need to figure out limbo. allows residential developers to de- what Palo Alto looks like in five, The Sobrato Organization, viate from development standards 10, 15, 20, 50 years. And I think which received the green light in such as parking, density and height. that’s a challenge for all of us,” October 2017 for a 50-apartment Unlike the planned community Public Agenda Fine said. project at the former site of Mike’s process, which involved extensive A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week Senate Bill 50, which Fine sup- Bikes on El Camino Real, has since negotiations over public benefits, ports, may be the state stick that informed the city that is not mov- the overlay district would explicitly CITY COUNCIL ... The council plans to meet in a closed session to discuss prods local action. Under recent ing ahead with development, say- acknowledge that housing — and potential litigation pertaining to Assembly Bill 5. The council will then hear a amendments to the bill, cities will ing the project no longer pencils particularly affordable housing — “Year in Review” presentation from City Manager Ed Shikada, discuss the have two years to design zoning out financially. Tim Steele, senior is in of itself a public benefit that potential tax measure for November 2020; and consider approving a new policies that would facilitate the vice president for real estate devel- could justify zoning exemptions. agreement with the Midpeninsula Community Media Center. The closed type of housing production envi- opment at Sobrato, informed city The new planning report argues session will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, in the Council Chambers sioned by SB 50. If they fail to do planners in a July 2019 letter that that “there needs to be sufficient at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Regular meeting will follow in the Council so, they would be forced to com- “construction pricing is difficult at profit incentive for a property Chambers at 7 p.m. or as soon as possible after the closed session. ply with SB 50’s provisions, which this time.” owner to build housing that over- BOARD OF EDUCATION ... The school board will vote on a new parcel tax; relax height, density and parking Sobrato has also indicated that it comes revenues that can be gener- discuss a report on students earning D and F grades, including actions restrictions near busy transit cor- is not interested in building hous- ated by existing or proposed non- schools can take to impact their achievement; chronic absenteeism; and ridors and hubs and in jobs-rich ing at 340 Portage Ave., a longtime residential uses on property — and discuss an annual report from the district’s Bond Oversight Committee. areas. location of Fry’s Electronics, which sufficient return to attract investors. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the district In areas near transit, housing closed up shop last month after “City regulatory processes, fees, office, 25 Churchill Ave. developments would be granted three decades of operation. The inclusionary requirements and zon- PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ... The commission plans to height limits of 45 feet, or about decision dealt a serious blow for ing regulations play a key role in elect a chair and vice chair, hear a presentation on pollinator gardens, get four stories, including in single- the city’s plans for the site, which what it costs to build in Palo Alto,” an update on the North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan and Matadero family neighborhoods. In areas is now at the center of a planning the report states. “Combined with Creek Study; and discuss the Boulware Park renovation project. The deemed “jobs-rich,” projects would effort known as the “North Ventu- other factors, projects in Palo Alto meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the Council Chambers have no density limits and parking ra Concept Area Plan.” The city’s tend to result in a lower return on in- at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. standards would not exceed 0.5 Housing Element, which lays out vestment, which discourages lend- spaces per unit. Palo Alto’s plans to meet regional ers or results in an insufficient profit PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ... The commission To advance, the bill must win ap- housing allocation, calls for 221 to offset the risk of development.” Q will consider modifying parking requirements to comply with state laws proval from the state Senate by the housing units at the Fry’s site. Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner relating to American Disability Act, electric-vehicle charging stations and end of January. With Sobrato reluctant to convert can be emailed at gsheyner@ local standards for parking lot re-striping. The meeting will begin at 6 the site to residential use and area paweekly.com. p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 residents generally opposed to add- Hamilton Ave. Slowing to a trickle ing hundreds of units to the site, the TALK ABOUT IT BOARD POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE ... The school board’s policy The bill could have significant property is unlikely to yield much PaloAltoOnline.com review committee will discuss policies including emergencies and disaster ramifications for communities like housing, if any, in the foreseeable preparedness; employee security; lactation accommodation; dress and Palo Alto, which has a jobs-hous- future. Should Palo Alto bring back the grooming; bullying prevention; temporary athletic coaches; and response planned-community zoning, with ing imbalance of 3-to-1 and where Given the limitation, Lait pro- or without public benefits? Share to immigration enforcement, among others. The meeting will begin at 8:30 housing production has slowed to posed in the new report an amor- your opinion on Town Square, the a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31., at the district office, 25 Churchill Ave., Room A. a trickle in recent years. 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action. Prior mayors, as well as his it appear as if the entire council Mayor council colleagues, have submitted and the city of Palo Alto is OK’ing (continued from page 5) letters stating their positions rou- it — and that’s not OK.” tinely, he said. Vice Mayor Tom DuBois, who “When local governments can- “We do it all the time,” Fine said. like Kou favors slower city growth, not, or will not, solve a problem of “The letter is extremely clear that called the letter “misleading.” regional or state concern, then that this is my own position. I wrote “The use of the city’s stationery is precisely when the state govern- the letter. That’s my belief. At no — he shouldn’t have done that,” ment should step in. I understand point does it say it represents the DuBois told the Weekly. that the politics of housing are council.” After an inquiry from the Week- complex, but the solutions are not. But while the practice of mayors ly, Fine posted a Twitter update

If we want to maintain a diverse, writing letters is common, in most Sammy Dallal Monday afternoon clarifying that inclusive, multi-generational soci- cases these letters represent the his Jan. 17 letter represents his per- ety, then we must build more hous- consensus of the council majority sonal views. ing,” Fine wrote. and pertain to things like com- “Due to some community and SB 50 “offers my city and the ments on an environmental impact Adrian Fine speaks at the Jan. 6 City Council meeting after being media feedback, I want to make state the best opportunity to pro- report, feedback on a transporta- elected mayor by his council colleagues. On Jan. 17, he used city clear that this is my opinion and vide secure, abundant and af- tion agency’s business plan or re- letterhead to convey his personal opinion on Senate Bill 50 to the position alone, not necessarily that fordable housing for people of all quests for grant funding for a city bill’s author, which bothered some council colleagues. of the council or the city of Palo generations, incomes and back- project. In some cases, letters from Alto,” Fine tweeted. grounds,” wrote Fine, who current- mayors reflect legislative positions devoted a large chunk of his “State the election by a 6-0 vote). At that Fine’s letter, which he posted on ly works at Autonomic, a company that the full council either explic- of the City” speech to criticizing meeting, Kou said she has “huge Twitter, received an overwhelm- that makes software for transporta- itly voted to adopt or that were con- the top-down approach of legis- concerns” about Fine’s positions ingly positive reaction, with more tion services. sistent with the council’s broader lation like SB 50 and to arguing on certain bills, especially SB 50. than 250 likes, more than 30 Fine’s letter is written in first- guiding principles. for greater contributions from the “It’s governance that is one-size- retweets, and numerous comments person and does not claim to While the Palo Alto council has commercial sector to solve the fits-all and top-down and ... any thanking him for his leadership represent the views of his coun- not taken any official positions on state’s housing crisis. amendments that will be made to it and calling the letter a “beacon of cil colleagues, but it also doesn’t the latest version of Senate Bill While SB 50 has changed from will be lipstick on a pig,” Kou said. hope” during the housing crisis. explicitly state that the rest of the 50, most of Fine’s colleagues have last year, Fine’s support for Wie- Kou told the Weekly on Mon- But Kou said his Twitter post, council does not share his position been critical — and in some cases ner’s legislation has been constant. day that she has no problem with including the clarification, do not — contrary to city policy. hostile — toward the proposed Last year, he was the only council Fine expressing his position, but suffice in correcting the misunder- The council’s policy guidebook legislation. Last April, the council member who publicly supported she does take issue with his failure standing that his letter may have states, “When presenting their in- voted 4-2, with Fine and Council- the bill, which was punted to 2020 to make it clear that the views in engendered. dividual opinions and positions, woman Liz Kniss dissenting, to and will now need to be voted on the letter are solely his and not the “The council needs to be a place members shall explicitly state they take a position against any legis- by the end of this month to stay council’s. of maturity, of working openly and do not represent their body or the lation that proposes a “one-size- alive. “He should have put a sentence transparently,” Kou said. “Because city, nor will they allow the infer- fits-all” approach to local land-use Councilwoman Lydia Kou has in the very beginning stating that someone has mayorship doesn’t ence that they do.” decision — a veiled reference to been particularly vociferous in he is writing in his individual mean they can just go out and do When asked about his decision SB 50. her opposition to SB 50 and used capacity,” Kou said of the letter, whatever they want.” Q to offer his view on SB 50 on the Among those who voted in fa- Fine’s support for it as a reason which is emblazoned with “Office Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner city’s official letterhead, Fine said vor of that letter was Eric Filseth, to abstain from the Jan. 6 vote to of the Mayor and City Council” in can be emailed at gsheyner@ there is nothing unusual about the who served as mayor last year and elect Fine mayor (he easily won the top righthand corner. “It makes paweekly.com.

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City looks at more rail design options CZI awards $3.5M to nonprofits Palo Alto has plenty of ideas for separating trains The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the private philan- News Digest from cars at rail crossings — none of them particu- thropic company founded by Palo Alto residents Mark larly appealing. Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, distributed nearly $3.5 Man dies in Palo Alto shooting Train viaducts are disparaged by residents as a vi- million in grants to 40 Bay Area organizations work- A man who was shot in the stomach at a south Palo sual blight. Train tunnels are dismissed as exorbitant ing to address critical community needs in East Palo Alto parking lot early Tuesday morning later died from pipe dreams. And while the most modest proposal — Alto, Belle Haven, North Fair Oaks and Redwood his injuries at the hospital, police said. the closure of Churchill Avenue to traffic near the rail City, the organization announced Jan. 9. He was identified as 52-year-old Armando Monte- crossing — has won some fans in the Old Palo Alto The grants, which were awarded through the or- longo Espinoza of San Jose, according to the Santa and Southgate neighborhoods, it also has galvanized ganization’s CZI Community Fund, range from Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office. opposition from residents around Embarcadero Road, $25,000 to $100,000 and will be used to tackle some The shooting occurred at about 3 a.m. in the 700 who claim the Churchill closure would drive more of the most pressing challenges in these communi- block of San Antonio Road, near the Mountain View cars to their neighborhood. ties, including food security, workforce development, city line. The victim, an adult male in his 50s, was Faced with a menu of subpar options, the City homelessness, immigration, health care, mentoring shot once in the stomach, according to the Palo Alto Council voted on Tuesday night to add two more to and education. Police Department. He was conscious and breathing the list — a move that may either boost the slow and Grant recipients in East Palo Alto include: Project when police arrived. constantly shifting planning process or bog it down WeHope, Live In Peace, the Boys & Girls Club of Paramedics from the Palo Alto Fire Department further. Both options call for leaving the train tracks the Peninsula, Ecumenical Hunger Program, Youth treated the man and transported him to a hospital, in their current position and constructing underpasses United for Community Action, Girls to Women and where he underwent surgery but ultimately died from for cars. While the designs have some key differenc- Nuestra Casa de East Palo Alto. his injuries, police said on Tuesday afternoon. es, both involve putting some lanes in underpasses as In addition to receiving the year-long grants, these Police are actively investigating the shooting as a well as some at street level. organizations will partner with the Chan Zuckerberg homicide and said they had no motive for the case or The council’s unanimous votes mean that the two Initiative to pursue ways to strengthen their nonprofit suspect information to release. new proposals will be added to the list of seven that work. Los Altos nonprofit Mothers Against Murder is of- are already on the table. This includes two options The Facebook co-founder and his wife launched fering a $20,000 reward for information leading to for Churchill Avenue — the closure of Churchill to their charitable initiative in 2015, pledging to donate the arrest of the suspect or suspects. traffic and a train viaduct — and three options for 99% percent of their Facebook shares toward efforts Police on Tuesday morning closed eastbound San the crossings of Charleston Road and Meadow Drive, promoting equality and advancing human potential. Q Antonio Road between Leghorn Street and East which are being evaluated in tandem. —Jonathan Guillen Charleston Road as they investigated the shooting and The city is also evaluating two different proposals collected evidence. They are also looking for surveil- for a south Palo Alto tunnel: one that puts freight and lance video in the area. passenger trains below grade and another that keeps LET’S DISCUSS: freight trains above the ground. Anyone with information about this incident is Read the latest local asked to call the police department’s 24-hour dis- The current seven options are a product of two years patch center at 650-329-2413. Anonymous tips can of painstakingly winnowing down a list of about 37 news headlines and be e-mailed to [email protected] or sent via text designs. The two new ones, by contrast, were pro- talk about the issues at posed by residents who felt the city can do better. Q message or voicemail to 650-383-8984. Q Town Square at PaloAltoOnline.com/square —Gennady Sheyner —Gennady Sheyner

www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • January 24, 2020 • Page 11 Garner Handy Tullis Charles “Andy” H. Anderson December 12, 1939 – December 5, 2019 April 16, 1929 – December 19, 2019 Charles acquired the name Garner Tullis: Fearless; Andy while serving in the US Pulse charismatic; innovative; Air Force, but to his immediate A weekly compendium big personality; proud; family, he remains Charles, of vital statistics unfiltered; generous; child Charlie and Uncle Charles. at heart; compulsive; Andy and family moved to Palo POLICE CALLS organized; creative; world Alto in 1967 where he has been Palo Alto class artist and master print an active and faithful member of Jan. 16-21 maker; disrupter... First Presbyterian Church until Violence related He was educated at Assault ...... 1 a move to Chico, CA in 2015. He Domestic violence ...... 1 Principia College and the sang in the choir, taught Sunday Elder abuse...... 2 University of Pennsylvania, Sexual assault...... 1 school, served as a deacon and Strong arm robbery ...... 1 where he earned his BFA frequently climbed ladders to Suicide ...... 1 degree and studied with help with many handyman jobs. Theft related the architect Louis Kahn; Checks forgery...... 1 After retirement as an industrial hygienist at SRI in Menlo the sculptor Jacques Lipchitz; and such legendary figures of Commercial burglaries ...... 1 Park, Andy volunteered with Recording For The Blind and the Grand theft...... 1 the New York school as Emilio Vedova, Robert Motherwell, Identity theft ...... 3 City of Palo Alto Emergency Response program. Barnett Newman, David Smith and Mark Rothko. Petty theft...... 4 Andy is survived by his wife Maggie, brother Clyde (Marion), Residential burglary attempt...... 1 After winning a Fulbright Scholarship which took him Shoplifting...... 6 sons Reed (Karel), Neil (Beverly) and daughter Beth Chase to Florence, he obtained a Fulbright Extension and Travel Vehicle related (Tom). He was pre-deceased by son Dennis (Sue) and he has six Grant for travel throughout Europe, and later earned his Abandoned bicycle...... 1 grandchildren & one great granddaughter. Auto recovery...... 1 MA degree studying at Stanford University with Arnaldo The family is grateful for the loving care Andy received at Bicycle theft ...... 5 Pomodoro and Nathan Oliveira. Driving w/ suspended license...... 3 The Country House and Commons, a memory care residence Hit and run ...... 3 After serving with Air America during the Vietnam War, in Chico. There will be a celebration of life in February at the Theft from auto...... 11 he founded the International Institute of Experimental Theft from auto attempt ...... 1 home of his daughter Beth in Butte Valley, CA. Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 1 Printmaking in 1972 with studios sequentially in San Vehicle accident/prop damage...... 5 PAID OBITUARY Francisco, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, and New York City. Vehicle tow ...... 2 Having those studios enabled him to collaborate with Alcohol or drug related Drinking in public ...... 1 such famous artists as Richard Diebenkorn, Sam Francis, Driving under influence...... 2 Helen Frankenthaler, Robert Mangold, Kenneth Noland, Drunk in public ...... 2 Dorothea Rockburne, Robert Ryman, Sean Scully, and Possession of drugs/paraphernalia . . . 3 Richard Alexander Dole Miscellaneous William Tucker as well as hundreds of other painters and Found property...... 8 sculptors, including many younger figures. June 1, 1932 – November 27, 2019 Lost property ...... 4 The first recipient of the Ralph T. King Award for Other/misc...... 6 Richard Alexander Dole died Psychiatric hold/subject ...... 4 outstanding contributions to printmaking of the Print Club peacefully, surrounded by his Suspicious circumstances ...... 1 Vandalism...... 1 of Cleveland, Cleveland Museum of Art, he had taught at family, on November 27, 2019, Bennington College; California State College, Stanislaus; Warrant/other agency...... 3 at the age of 87. Sandy (or Dick, University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Menlo Park Davis; Harvard University; and the University of Urbino, as he was also known) was born Jan. 15-21 Italy - and worked extensively as a visiting artist in Australia, in Honolulu in the Territory Violence related of Hawaii on June 1, 1932 to Assault ...... 1 Europe, and South America. Theft related He had solo exhibitions of his own work at the Cleveland Nedra (Johnson) and Richard Checks forgery...... 1 Fraud ...... 4 Institute of Art; the National Museum of Art, Belgrade; the Alexander Dole, Sr. He lived most Grand theft...... 3 Martha Jackson Gallery, New York; and numerous other of his life in Palo Alto, where he Petty theft...... 2 galleries and museums. His art is in the Cleveland Museum graduated from Palo Alto High Vehicle related Abandoned auto...... 1 of Art; the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the San School in 1950 and from Stanford Bicycle theft ...... 2 Francisco Museum of Art; the Philadelphia Museum of University, with a degree in Driving w/ suspended license...... 4 Art; and numerous other well-known public and private Hit and run ...... 2 chemistry, in 1955. Lost/stolen plates...... 1 collections. Highlights from his youth included the root beer floats served Misc. traffic...... 1 After 9/11/2001 he closed his NYC studio which was Theft from auto...... 2 at the Southern Pacific station on University Avenue (which he Theft from auto attempt ...... 1 within 1200 meters of the Twin Towers. Thereafter he lived Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 1 and worked in his Italian home which had been a 1569 A.D. enjoyed before heading out on his San Francisco Call-Bulletin Vehicle accident/no injury...... 4 Renaissance Convent that he owned for 45 years, located in paper route), biking with friends to Searsville Lake, playing Vehicle tow ...... 1 Alcohol or drug related the town of Pietrarubbia in the Province of le Marche (PU). football for the “Paly” Vikings (the crowd gasping during an Driving under influence...... 1 He served over 50 years in various branches of US security especially long run) and, at the age of 19, spending three weeks at Drunk in public ...... 1 agencies and the military. He is survived by a sister, a twin sea returning a Transpac yacht to San Francisco from Honolulu. Possession of drugs/paraphernalia . . . 6 Miscellaneous brother, four children, and five grandchildren. Sandy met his wife, Betty Armstrong, through a Stanford Disturbance ...... 1 acrobatics troupe. They were married for 63 years, until Betty’s Found property...... 1 PAID OBITUARY Info. case ...... 1 death in May 2018. Together they raised two children, Jefferey, Juvenile problem ...... 1 Lost property ...... 2 who died in 2008, and Janet. Missing person...... 2 His career included work as a chemist for Sunkist, a mail Other/misc...... 2 Outside assistance...... 1 handler for the US Post Office, and an engineering aide for the Possession of stolen property ...... 1 Santa Clara County Department of Public Works, from which Property for destruction ...... 1 Psychiatric subject ...... 4 he retired in the 1990s. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus Suspicious circumstances ...... 1 Marketplace and Sons in Retirement. Among his favorite pastimes were fly Vandalism...... 1 Warrant arrest...... 5 fishing in Wawona, reading novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs and Warrant/other agency...... 5 James Fenimore Cooper, attending Stanford football games, and CAREGIVER playing with his grandchildren. In later years he studied chess VIOLENT CRIMES Palo Alto Live-In or Live-Out and played games through the mail with his father and brother. Pasteur Drive, 9/24, 1:38 p.m.; sexual 20 years Sign up today at He also loved to swim and could still do a “one-and-a-half” off assault. paloaltoonline.com/express 1139 Byron St., 9/27, 8:25 p.m.; strong of experience. the diving board at Rinconada well past retirement age. arm robbery. Besides Janet and her husband, Joe Krovoza, Sandy leaves Whitclem Drive, 1/16, 10:25 a.m.; elder Contact: abuse. two beloved granddaughters, Charlotte and Lillian Krovoza; his Kipling Street, 1/17, 8:50 a.m.; elder Aulola Fong To place an ad abuse. call 650.223.6582 brother, Richard B. 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PAID OBITUARY Menlo Park 100 block Creek Drive, 1/20, 10:22 a.m.; assualt. Page 12 • January 24, 2020 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com John F. Coyle August 12, 1927 – January 12, 2020 Resident of Palo Alto John “Jack” Coyle, a TransitionsBirths, marriages and deaths longtime resident of Palo Alto, and parishioner of St. Thomas Albert Cohen University and completed a flight Alto; two stepdaughters: Virginia Aquinas Catholic Church, Albert Cohen, the William H. training program. To seek more in- Fowkes of La Honda and Beverly passed away in his home on Bonsall professor emeritus of mu- tensive training, she transferred to Abbot of Woodside; cousin Susan January 12, 2020. Jack was born sic and former chair of Stanford the University of Maryland. There, De Bendetti Haller of San Jose; August 12, 1927 in Wilkes- University’s Department of Music, she met Phil Schwartz and married four grandchildren and nine great Barre, PA. He was the only died of complications from end- him soon after. grandchildren. In 1945, the couple moved to Bay son of Florence Magdalene stage Parkinson’s disease on Dec. Toole and Leo Charles Coyle. 31. He was 90. Road in Menlo Park. Several years Born in the later, they adopted Eric “Rick” Richard Furni Shirley His summer days were spent Bronx, New James from an orphanage in Chi- Richard Furni Shirley, an artist at Georgetown Settlement York, on Nov. 16, cago, and they adopted a girl, Aria and Palo Alto resident of nearly 50 Camp in the Poconos, where years, died after a stroke on Nov. 1929, and raised “Stacey”, a year and a half later some of his fondest memories were made while lifeguarding in Brooklyn, he from the same orphanage. The 20. He was 72. family then moved to Palo Alto Born on Nov. 6, 1947, in St. and recreating with his cousins and extended family. He received a bach- attended Seton Hall Prep School and Seton Hall University elor’s degree in and purchased a home on Garland Paul, Minnesota, he moved to the violin from The Drive. Bay Area when he was 6 years old in South Orange, NJ. Juilliard School in 1951. But his In 1993, her husband died of and came to Palo Alto in 1960. He Jack had an impeccable work ethic instilled from a young interest in the music of the early cancer. To deal with the loss, she graduated from Palo Alto High age. He enlisted in the Army and worked his way to a Private School in 1965 and received his Baroque led him to pursue a career attended a hospice bereavement First Class and additionally, served in the Air Corps Enlisted in musicology, which he studied at group. There, she met Fred Kliner bachelor of fine arts degree from in 1994, whose wife died around San Jose State University. Reserve from October 9, 1944 to May 26, 1945. After being New York University, earning his discharged from the military he began his career in Buffalo, master’s degree in 1953 and doctor- the same time as Schwartz, and He was a devoted artist, working ate in 1959. married him soon after. with clay for his medium. He made New York. He relocated to the Bay Area and in 1964 he He taught at the University of She was also devoted to her com- large vases with lizards as a com- commenced what would become a successful fifty-year career Michigan and was the chair of the munity, working with the Peninsula mon motif and other sculptures. with New York Life Insurance Co where he became a lifetime “He had a great sense of humor music department at State Univer- Volunteers Inc. for over six decades member of the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table. and serving as its board president and a generous spirit, which his sity of New York, Buffalo. In 1973, Jack was an avid supporter of Stanford University football for six years. friends and family will miss,” his he moved to Stanford University and basketball, as well as a big 49ers fan. He loved spending and was the chair of the department Predeceased by her first hus- family said. of music, where he was instrumen- band, Phil Schwartz, who died in Predeceased by his parents, time at his Tahoe home in Rubicon Bay and taking day trips tal in the launch of the Braun Mu- 1993; second husband, Fred Klin- Richard and Hortense Shirley, he on his boat to Emerald Bay. Nothing put a bigger smile on his sic Center, which opened in 1984. er, who died in 2008; son, Rick, is survived by his daughter, Tran- face than listening to big band and swing music (especially dalyn Hallesy of Menlo Park; his In 1982, he developed the Lully who died Dec. 26, 2002; daugh- Miller, Goodman, Dorsey, et al). Family was everything to sister, Bonnie Shirley of Palo Alto; Archive, which is dedicated for the ter, Stacey, she is survived by her Jack, and he came to most family events with old photographs daughter-in-law, Faeli Vyn of Palo and two grandsons. study of 17th century French-Ital- and information about the family tree. He deeply enriched ian composer Jean-Baptiste Lully. Throughout his career, he au- family ties and created cherished memories by sponsoring thored many scholarly articles multiple family reunions. His family will remain forever and books including “Music in grateful for his generosity and infinite vision. He lived a the French Royal Academy of Sci- Douglas Alden “Doug” Karlson righteous life engendering good will toward all. ences: A Study in the Evolution of August 1, 1948 – January 1, 2020 Jack is survived by second cousins Jean, Anne and Robert Musical Thought,” which exam- Shannon, Susan, Kathy (David) and Connie (Pedersen) Grier, ines French social and cultural his- Douglas Alden “Doug” Lynda (Elsea), Michael, Peggy (Lepiane) and Tricia Paxon, tory as Europe approached the Age Karlson of Palo Alto of Enlightenment. He won many Joan (Blynn), Jeffrey and Richard La Fleur, Leo Jr., John and awards recognizing his scholarly passed away on January Marie Shannon; he is preceded by the rock of his life, his achievements such as a Guggen- 1, 2020 at age 71. Born in mother Florence, second cousins Pat and Tom Shannon, Gail heim fellowship, a Fulbright grant Minneapolis, he attended Schwarmann, and De Ann Rush. and several grants from the Nation- Phillips Andover Academy Visitation will take place in the large chapel at Alta Mesa al Endowment for the Humanities. in Massachusetts before Memorial Park (695 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, California) He is survived by his wife of 67 matriculating to Stanford years, Betty Joan Berg Cohen of on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 from 5PM- 7PM with the rosary Stanford; son, Stefan Berg Cohen University where he to start at 7PM. of Berkeley; brother, Barry Cohen earned a B.S. and M.S. in A funeral mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church of New York City; sister, Regina Mechanical Engineering. in Palo Alto on January 29, 2020 at 10 AM with interment to Orloff of Santa Barbara; and two After finishing his studies Doug settled permanently immediately follow at Alta Mesa Memorial Park. grandsons. in California and established a long career as a PAID OBITUARY A celebration of life ceremony will be held in the spring. manufacturing and supply chain manager in the Bay Area. Doug found joy in nature and the outdoors, in the Barbara Ellen Wear Bay Area’s food and wine culture, in travel to Europe Food reporting you won't Schwartz Kliner and Asia, and in the community at Stanford Memorial Barbara Ellen “Lynne” Wear find anywhere else. Schwartz Kliner, a Palo Alto resi- Church. He was a member of the Stanford Rowing team dent of more than seven decades, and reconnected with the sport later in life through the died on Dec. 27. She was 100. Bair Island Aquatic Center in Redwood City, where he Born on Jan. served as a board member, president, and treasurer. 15, 1919, to Alyce Rebecca, his wife of 41 years, predeceased him in Taylor Wear and 2010. He is survived by his daughter Sarah Karlson Fred Ellis Wear, of Seattle, son Doug Karlson of Morgan Hill, and she enrolled at BY ELENA KADVANY Stanford Uni- partner Nancy Radcliffe of Redwood City. versity but trans- A memorial service will be held at 4:00pm on Monday, ferred to Universi- February 3rd at Stanford Memorial Church. In lieu Sign up for the ty of Washington, of flowers, his family gratefully suggests that only food newsletter where she studied for one year. She returned to Stanford to receive donations in Doug’s memory be made to the Stanford on the Peninsula at her bachelor’s degree in political Fund for Undergraduate Education or to Rebuilding paloaltoonline.com/express science. She also pursued a mas- Together Peninsula. ter’s degree at George Washington PAID OBITUARY

www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • January 24, 2020 • Page 13 Married couple Roneet Aliza Rahamim and Max Tachis rehearse a scene from “Taking Steps,” their latest production, at The Pear Theatre in Mountain View.

by Karla Kane | Photos by Magali Gauthier Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” at the For most couples, moving in to- made me want to stay.” n their first production togeth- After dropping off Hamilton, Dragon Theatre in Redwood City. gether can require an adjustment After a slew of day jobs includ- er, Max Tachis’ character had their 10-year-old Chihuahua mix, “That was a really wild experi- period. Living and working togeth- ing at a bike store and a flooring to put his head under Roneet with Rahamim’s parents before a ence,” Rahamim said, of the re- er can have an even steeper learning shop, she now works from home Aliza Rahamim’s character’s dress long night of rehearsal, the pair met warding but demanding project. curve. Aside from the scheduling of in Campbell for a small startup. where, he recalled, due to their with the Weekly over tea and hot “It’s a lot of work, and there’s a lot dog care when both are busy with Tachis, who works for Facebook, elaborate period costumes, it kept cocoa to discuss their love of the- of pieces flying in every direction.” productions, Tachis and Rahamim grew up in Redwood City and getting stuck. ater — and each other. The two officially met in 2014 also have contended with having stumbled upon theater as a student “And the rest is history!” Raha- Anyone who frequents the lo- at “Amadeus” auditions at City very different working styles. at Cañada College. mim said with laugh. cal theater scene will recognize Lights in San Jose (although Ra- Tachis recalled a time soon af- “I met actors for the first time “My heart got stuck as well,” the dynamic duo. Perhaps you saw hamim had seen and admired ter moving in together when they there and decided that is what I joked Tachis. Rahamim in her award-winning Tachis in a prior show) and struck were carpooling to a mutual au- want to do,” he said. “So I dropped Many shows and one wedding leading role in “The Diary of up a friendship, pushed along by a dition, with Rahamim wanting to out and decided I would work dur- later, the two have proven to be Anne Frank” with Palo Alto Play- mutual friend and castmate. discuss every detail aloud as he ing the day and fuss around with successful partners, both on the ers or Tachis as Crumpet the Elf “She said, ‘I think you should be silently panicked. these theater companies at night.” stage and in life. “Taking Steps,” in “The Santaland Diaries” with dating Max. I think that’s a good “I’m like a squirrel. I take it and I Because they’re usually so busy which opened Jan. 17 at Mountain TheatreWorks Silicon Valley? Last idea.’ And she would not let up at kind of hide it somewhere and I go with theater — either together or in View’s Pear Theatre, is their eighth year, they co-directed, co-produced all,” Rahamim said. “So we were and I deal with it on my own for a overlapping productions — when production together, and their first and co-starred in an ambitious, just slowly tuned into each other while. That’s how I process certain they took a brief break from the as newlyweds. critically acclaimed production of and it all worked out.” things, character-wise,” he said. stage after their August wedding, “Roneet is very outward, bounc- they found themselves slightly flum- ing ideas. We just had to work out moxed by the downtime at home. a schedule. ‘This is Max time and “We were like, ‘Ah, let’s play then this’ll be Roneet time and real people tonight,’” Rahamim this’ll be Max and Roneet time.’ I said, imitating exaggerated for- think we’ve got it dialed in now.” mality. “’Should we open up a They sometimes fantasize about bottle of wine? What would you starting a company of their own like to watch on the TV?’ That is — in an abandoned roller rink to say, I think for the majority of that could become a theater in the the relationship, someone’s been in round, for instance, or a space that rehearsals.” could be a coffee shop by day and “Taking Steps,” their current venue by night. But the Midpen- production, is a farce by Alan insula natives are also well aware Ayckbourn — full of mistaken of the challenges Bay Area living poses to those pursuing the arts. (continued on page 15) Rahamim grew up in Palo Alto, went to New York City to study act- ing, then returned west. What: “Taking Steps.” “I came back knowing that I Where: The Pear Theatre, wanted to be more involved in the 1110 La Avenida, Mountain theater scene and really make a go View. When: Through Feb. 9. of it with acting,” she said. “It’s so Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays much more expensive to live here, and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; but there’s something really special Sundays at 2 p.m. about the theater community that Cost: $30-$34. Tachis and Rahamim met at an audition in 2014 and have been working together, on stage and off, ever since. I think is really unique, that has Info: thepear.org.

Page 14 • January 24, 2020 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Arts & Entertainment Come by Mona Golabek brings family history alive in TheatreWorks production and see us by Karla Kane sometime ... hen teenage Lisa Jura left her home in Vi- we have open W enna, Austria, in 1938 and traveled, unaccompanied, to London, England, her mother door policy! told the budding concert pianist to “hold on to your music.” It would be advice she would heed after leaving her parents and two sisters behind, amidst the horrors of the Holocaust and the Blitz, and that would carry her Serving the community for over 30 years! through her darkest days. “The Pianist of Willesden Lane,” TheatreWorks Silicon CHARLIE PORTER Valley’s latest production, is Ju- ra’s story, told by her own daugh- Farmers® Agency ter, pianist Mona Golabek, who License # 0773991 also wrote the book “The Chil- 671-A Oak Grove Ave, Menlo Park dren of Willesden Lane,” upon 650-327-1313 which the live performance is based. [email protected] In the 90-minute, one-woman show, Golabek embodies Jura, as well as many other memorable characters she meets along her Courtesy Hershey Felder Presents journey as one of the more than 10,000 Jewish child refugees Earthwise Presents who fled from Nazi-occupied Upcoming Events Europe thanks to an operation known as kindertransport (“chil- dren’s trains”). Jura, whose par- Marta ents were only able to secure one Sanchez and kindertransport ticket, chose her JAN Roman Filiu out of their three daughters in In “The Pianist of Willesden Lane,” Mona Golabek (pictured) part because of her great musical portrays her mother, pianist Lisa Jura. Marco Diaz and Melecio Magdaluyo talent, believing in London she’d 25 be safe and able to continue her “The Pianist of Willesden on a black backdrop, into which piano duos education. This proved more dif- Lane” was adapted for the stage are projected various images and ficult than imagined, but in keep- and directed by TheatreWorks videos, set the scenes and give an ing her promise to her mother, favorite Hershey Felder and his understated, old-world elegance. Jura managed to hold on to her influence comes through strong With the added personal con- Patricia dreams despite great adversity, and clear. Just as Felder does in nection Golabek brings mak- FEB modeling remarkable resilience. his own one-man shows, Gola- ing it especially poignant, “The Barber Jura’s story is certainly a com- bek combines her spoken narra- Pianist of Willesden Lane” cer- pianist, singer pelling one. It’s not only, as Go- tive with gorgeous piano playing, tainly seems to have all the ele- 13 songwriter labek said after opening night, a highlighting pieces of signifi- ments that have made Felder’s story of how music can provide cance to her mother’s life — most productions so successful for light and hope in terrible times, importantly, Grieg’s Piano Con- TheatreWorks in the past. I’d be but also about the importance of certo in A Minor — and using the surprised if it wasn’t another big holding on to shared humanity music to underscore the emotional hit for the company. Q Parlour in those times, as Jura did with tone. The show’s structure, style Arts & Entertainment Editor MAR Game those around her, including her and even Golabek’s manner of Karla Kane can be emailed at fellow refugees, the British vol- speaking resembles Felder’s. And, [email protected]. Jenny Scheinman unteers who took them in, and like Felder, she does a wonderful and Allison Miller more. It’s also a story of sacri- job in blending music and heart- 16 Jazz fice, of parents’ love for their felt storytelling (I’m always espe- What: “The Pianist of Willesden children. It would be a powerful cially impressed with how they Lane.” tale regardless, but the fact that can perform complicated piano Where: Mountain View Center it’s true and that it’s the protag- parts with ease while talking to for the Performing Arts, 500 Myra onist’s own daughter telling it the audience). Castro St. APR makes it all the more touching Felder also designed the set When: Through Feb. 16. Melford to audiences. Anyone not moved (along with his frequent collabora- Cost: $32-$98. by the bittersweet ending words tor Trevor Hay) and it’s simple but Info: theatreworks.org. pianist & must be made of stone. beautiful: Gilded picture frames 17 songwriter

the chance to flex their British ac- In the future, Rahamim would Behind the scenes cents, as well as their silliness skills. like to try her hand at directing (continued from page 14) “The conceit of the show is that something Tachis has written. Mitchell Park the set is entirely flat. Stairs are “I think I would really enjoy it be- Community Center identities, plans gone awry and painted on the ground, so we’re not cause I have a different insight into physical comedy, and set in a actually going upstairs,” Rahamim how the writing came to be and so Palo Alto Victorian mansion in the English explained. “People are existing in I would want to see if that’s a good countryside. the same space even if they are in match. The idea of putting your Tachis plays the anxiety-ridden separate rooms on separate floors partner in the role of translating $20 solicitor attempting to help with the of the house.” your work,” Rahamim said. “We purchase of the possibly haunted She said she hoped audiences enjoy working together for sure.” Q house, while Rahamim plays a run- have as much fun watching it as Arts & Entertainment Editor For more information: away bride who’s locked in a closet the cast has had working on it. “Be- Karla Kane can be emailed at for much of the show. Both relish cause we’re having a blast.” [email protected]. (650) 305-0701 or eventbrite.com

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Story by Elena Kadvany doctorate degrees in Near East- served cold. Traditionally it’s Photos by Magali Gauthier ern and biblical studies at Cor- served with coconut tortillas, nell University. (Fun fact: He is Perez said, but at Yami it comes iyi Chen might hold the believed to be the first person with slices of warm pita bread. Y title as the sole restau- to directly translate a Hebrew For dessert, there’s latiya, a Gua- rant owner in the Bay novel into Chinese, according manian cinnamon-custard cake. Area who regularly turns cus- to a 1996 article in the Cornell Guamanian food is scant in tomers away. Chronicle.) He returned to Chi- the Bay Area, save for Prubechu, Chen opened the unassuming na for some years, where he got a recently reopened restaurant in Yami Grill in a small neighbor- into real estate investing, started San Francisco. Perez described hood shopping center in Moun- software companies and a think the cuisine as “island comfort tain View in 2016. He believes tank on Middle Eastern policy food” that reflects the Spanish he’s found a way to survive the and became director of the In- and Filipino influences on the tide of economic pressures fac- stitute for Hebrew and Jewish island. He’s planning to add new ing local restaurants in the Bay Studies at his alma mater. dishes soon, including tinaktak, Area, from rising minimum Chen also loves to eat, and ground beef simmered in coco- wages to third-party delivery said he opened Yami Grill out of nut milk with vegetables. costs — he’s keeping things ex- a desire to have a space to gather The main Yami Grill menu is ceptionally, almost unbelievably, over healthy, quality meals with a culinary mishmash: tom yum Top: Yami Grill is the sole Peninsula restaurant to serve small. friends and family. soup, potstickers, fried plantains, Guamanian food, such as chicken kelaguen, grilled chicken with When he notices diners who Unusual aspect No. 2: Yami gyros, pork adobo, tri-tip steak. grated coconut, lemon and green onions in a fried masa shell. are struggling to figure out what Grill gets the majority of its The mishmash is purposeful Above: Owner Yiyi Chen opened Yami Grill after a varied career in to order or he overhears their produce from an organic farm — Chen said he doesn’t want academics, real estate investing and technology startups. kids asking for French fries run by a Buddhist temple in customers to get bored — and (which are no longer on Yami’s Fremont. everything is made with quality menu), he happily suggests they Chen donates to the Maitreya ingredients. might find something more to Buddhist Institute and is good “What we cook, my baby will their liking on Castro Street’s friends with the monk who eat,” he said. restaurant row. leads it. The temple’s vegan fol- It took Chen $350,000 and a Yami Grill is open for two lowers, Chen said, transformed year to open Yami Grill. In the hours for lunch and three for din- a 20,000-square-foot yard into beginning, he debated going the ner. After 8:30 p.m., the kitchen an organic garden that provides route of a quick-service, fast- will only take to-go orders — 80% of Yami Grill’s vegetables. food restaurant to reduce costs preferably through Yami’s own He picks up a box of surplus pro- and turn a higher profit. But online ordering platform, which duce weekly, so the menu chang- he’s happier, he said, being a Chen built, rather than third- es based on what’s available. small-scale, truly neighborhood party delivery apps that take a Recently, he received a photo restaurant. A weekly alarm on 30-35% commission. on WeChat of bowls and baskets his phone reminds him to leave The restaurant’s staff totals overflowing with Buddha’s hand coupons in the local newspa- just three people: Chen, his chef citrus for donors to pick up. per racks outside the restaurant Yami Grill’s corn soup is made with coconut milk, vegetable broth, and his chef’s father, who waits Unusual aspect No. 3: Yami is to encourage patrons to return. onions and carrots and topped with green onion and red cabbage. on the seven-table dining room. the sole restaurant on the Penin- If you dine there consistently On a good lunch service, they sula to serve Guamanian food. enough, Chen might tell you see 10 diners total — and Chen Chen’s chef, Brian Perez, was when salmon belly is available, is fine with that. Actually, it’s born and raised in Mongmong, or that the kitchen will pan-sear what he prefers. Guam. He left a career in infor- any fish if requested. You’ll “I see restaurants come and mation technology to go to cu- probably get to know Perez’s die,” he said. “After long de- linary school in San Francisco, sweet, soft-spoken father, Tom, liberation myself, I understand then worked in hotels and ca- as he moves throughout the din- this is the only way to do it, to tering before finding the job at ing room. Chen might brew you be running as a family restau- Yami. a red tea from an organic tea rant.” That way he can control Perez recently added a sec- garden he owns in China and tell costs while preserving the qual- ond, small menu showcasing you about the link between early ity. Time and word of mouth are traditional “chamorro” dishes Chinese writings and the ancient Yami’s best form of marketing, (the term for the indigenous Ugaritic alphabet. Chen said. population of Guam and the It’s not a restaurant experience Yami Grill is unusual in a Marianas Islands). There are you’ll have anywhere else. Q number of ways. Unusual aspect chicken empanadas with an Staff writer Elena Kadvany No. 1: Chen, a native of China achiote-flavored corn crust, can be emailed at ekadvany@ who lives a few minutes from soy-lemon grilled chicken with paweekly.com. Yami Grill, studied Hebrew as red rice and chicken kelaguen, an undergraduate at Peking Uni- grilled chicken thigh meat that’s Yami Grill is located at 699 versity, then came to the United minced, mixed with fresh grat- Calderon Ave., Mountain View, States to pursue master’s and ed coconut and lime juice and 650-584-3328, yamigrill.com Chef Brian Perez picks fresh parsley from Yami Grill’s herb garden, where rosemary, Thai basil, green onion and thyme also grow. www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • January 24, 2020 • Page 17 Page 18 • January 24, 2020 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • January 24, 2020 • Page 19 Registrant has not yet begun to transact business Answers to this week’s puzzles, which can be found on page 35. under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. This statement was filed with the County Clerk- Public Notices Recorder of Santa Clara County on Dec. 30, 2019. 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Page 20 • January 24, 2020 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Book Talk A NEW LOOK AT CAMPUS ASSAULT ... Jennifer S. Hirsch will talk about her new book “Sexual Citizens: A Landmark A monthly section on local books and authors Study of Sex, Power and TTitleitle PagesPages Assault on Campus” at Books Inc. in Palo Alto at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 1. The book, based on years of research interviewing and observing college life with students of different races, genders, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds, offers a new understanding of sexual assault. In the book, Hirsch and co- author Shamus Khan. The duo reveal the social ecosystem that makes sexual assault so predictable, explaining how physical spaces, alcohol, peer

groups, and cultural norms Magali Gauthier influence young people’s experiences and interpretations of both sex and sexual assault. Books Inc. is located at 74 Town & Country Village. For more “Becoming,” by Michelle Obama and “Know My Name,” by Palo Alto native Chanel Miller were among the top-selling titles at local bookstores information, go to booksinc.net. in 2019. Memoirs and cooking-related books were among the most popular categories of books checked-out at local libraries.

LEVI’S STADIUM UNSAFE IN ANY SEAT ... In his new book, Local book lovers “Levi’s Stadium Unsafe in Any What’s share their favorite Seat: Would You Trust Your Safety at This Venue?” attorney Palo Alto titles of the past year Fred Weaver details the chaos reading? by Jonathan Guillen and lack of security at Levi’s Stadium leading to recent “near ith five public city libraries and two well- son/grandmother relationship and digitally were over the course fatal” attacks and personal injury their immigrant experience.” of the year. The top circulating lawsuits. Weaver describes a established bookstores downtown (as well Describing L’Heureux’s book, adult nonfiction subject areas for brutal beating that took place at W she said: “A posthumously pub- 2019 were psychology, cookery as a handful more just beyond the city’s the stadium during a nationally lished collection by beloved local methods, and diseases and condi- televised Thursday night football boundaries), Palo Alto has no shortage of local readers. author John L’Heureux, a former tions, according to library data. game between the 49ers and The Weekly asked our local book experts to share a Jesuit priest and the longtime di- For children, the top circulating the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 1, rector of the Stanford Creative nonfiction 2018. Weaver, who served as few of their favorite reads over the past year and data Program, is the book I keep at were collec- Image courtesy of Penguin Random House the attorney in the case, dives on what titles were most popular. my bedside. These illuminating tive biogra- into why Levi’s Stadium is the stories range from humorous to phy, geneal- most dangerous public venue in tragic, each a true gift of compas- ogy, insignia; North America. Weaver will be at Bookstore picks shop’s top sellers over the past sion and grace.” folklore; and Books Inc. in Mountain View to Cheenie Durham, store man- year with titles, such as “Becom- Kepler’s also offered two rec- zoology. discuss his book on Wednesday, ager at Books Inc. at Town & ing,” by Michelle Obama, and ommendations for children. According Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. why he thinks. Country Village, recommended “Know My Name,” by Palo Alto Caitlin Jordan, Kepler’s buyer to data from Books Inc. is located at 317 two titles for Weekly readers: The native Chanel Miller. for children’s books, recom- Library Ser- Castro St. For more information, novel “The Confessions of Fran- Beckham recommended “Con- mended “The Oddmire, Book 1: vices Man- go to booksinc.net. nie Langton” by Sara Collins and versations with Friends,” by Sally Changeling,” by William Ritter. ager Ruth- the illustrated cookbook “Forest Rooney. Of the book, Beckham “The writing in this is incred- Ann Garcia, the top two adult PRIVATIZED SCHOOLS ARE Feast Medi- wrote: “Some may say the char- ible,” she said in an email. “ It is books in 2019 were nonfiction FAILING... Sold to the American terranean,” by acters are ‘unlikeable’ but I think original and classic, funny, and followed by a fictional mystery public as an avenue to the Erin Gleeson. Books Harper of courtesy Image their realness makes the novel astounding. I felt like I found thriller in third. In order, they best education for struggling Describing great. In real life, no one is entire- a treasure when I opened this were “Becoming,” by Michelle students, privatized schools are Collins’ book, ly good or entirely evil. Also, this book.” Obama; “Bad Blood: Secrets and failing, according to education Durham said book explores sexuality in a fun She also recommended “Greek Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup,” authority Diane Ravitch, who it’s historical and interesting way.” Myths and Mazes,” by John Carreyrou; and “Origin,” will join journalist Angie Coiro fiction that Aggie Zivaljevic, gen- Image courtesy of Penguin Random House by Jan Bajtlik. She de- by Dan Brown. for “This is Now” at Kepler’s provides an eral book buyer at Ke- scribes it as “a com- Books on Thursday, Feb. 6. at interesting pler’s Books in Menlo bination of interactive The remaining top 10 adult 7:30 p.m.. In her book “Slaying look at ques- Park, shared two sug- mazes and facts about titles were, in order: Goliath,” Ravitch looks at tions of race. Published in 2019, it gestions: The novel “On Greek mythology (that) • “Little Fires Everywhere,” by how privatization has turned is a murder mystery page turner. Earth We’re Briefly will keep you engaged Celeste Ng schools into profit machines Of Gleeson’s cookbook, Dur- Gorgeous,” by Ocean and leave you more in- • “Crazy Rich Asians,” by Kev- less concerned with student ham said the engaging illustra- Vuong, and the short formed. Wonderful il- in Kwan success than the bottom line. tions make looking for recipes story collection “The lustrations and interest- • “The President is Missing,” by Public schools have been gutted fun. Heart Is a Full-Wild ing facts make this an Bill Clinton and James Patterson in their wake, and Common Durham also shared some of Beast: New and Selected excellent choice for the • “Educated: A Memoir,” by Core has reduced education to the most popular titles sold in the Stories,” by John L’Heureux. budding historian or mytholo- Tara Westover the lowest possible standards, past year, including “Where the Of Vuong’s book she wrote: gist — a unique addition to any • “Ready Player One,” by Er- according to Ravitch, who Crawdads Sing,” by Delia Owens “The autobiographical debut bookshelf.” nest Cline served in education posts under and the New York Times bestsell- novel by Ocean Vuong, a young • “The Underground Railroad: Presidents George H. W. Bush er “The Last Train to London,” queer Vietnamese poet, might ... Most popular A Novel,” by Colson Whitehead and Bill Clinton. Kepler’s Books by Palo Alto author Meg Clayton. well be the most beautiful book library titles • “When Breath Becomes Air,” is located at 1010 El Camino Emma Beckham, bookseller at in the world. Written in the form The Weekly also contacted by Paul Kalanithi Q Real, Menlo Park. Tickets are Bell’s Books at 536 Emerson St. of a letter to his mother who can- Palo Alto City Library to find out $10. For more information, go in downtown Palo Alto, said that not read, the book is a lyrical, what the most popular books that Kate Bradshaw contributed to keplers.org. Q memoirs have been among the tender testament to the mother/ people checked out or borrowed this article.

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HomeA weekly guide to home, garden & and realReal estate news Estate Home Front FRUIT TREE PRUNING ... Get tips on proper pruning for fruit The trees with a hands-on workshop on Saturday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. at Hidden Villa. Tom Cronin, of gardens’ Tom’s Edible Gardens, leads this class, which will focus on how to improve trees’ health and maximize the yield of fruit. Topics covered include pruning objectives and techniques and the best tools for the job, and Behind-the-scenes tours participants will get to try their hand pruning the fruit trees of the Filoli estate’s in Hidden Villa’s educational garden. Class fee is $30. Hidden greenhouses offer a Villa is located at 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. For more glimpse of the place information, call 650-949-8650, or register online at hiddenvilla. where its elaborate org. gardens take root

ORCHID SHOW AND SALE Magali Gauthier by Heather Zimmerman ... See hundreds of unusual orchids, find inspiration — and maybe some beautiful new plants for your collection — at the Greenhouse tour guide Bennett Kuhn points out a sweetheart hoya in the main greenhouse during a tour at Filoli Historic House and Peninsula Orchid Society Show Garden. A variety of tropical plants live in the main greenhouse, including orchids, begonias and anthuriums. and Sale, which will take place Saturday, Jan. 25, and Sunday, oodside’s historic Filoli estate might be equally the Roth era. The third room has will go out into the garden. Very Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at shade-loving tropicals including soon, within the next couple weeks, the Redwood City Community well known for its sprawling, lush gardens as for its philodendrons and ferns, Salyards we’ll start propagating seeds and Activities Building. The event stately 1917 Georgian revival mansion. But other, said. cuttings for the summer display,” includes a judged show, seminars more humble structures on the grounds fill an essential role in The oldest plant in the complex, Salyards said of the tour. by local experts, and plant sales he said, is a cycad (which resembles Currently on standby in the by California orchid nurseries making the estate what it is. Filoli’s greenhouses are central to a low-growing palm tree) that dates greenhouse complex area: roughly and club members. Admission the creation and maintenance of the property’s 16-acre gardens. back to the Bourn family, who built 3,000 containers of spring bulbs is $7, free to children under Filoli. Due to its large size, the plant that will be brought down into the 12. The Community Activities Around 50,000 plants a year Society, as well as orchids from had to be moved from the main gardens as they begin to bloom. Building is located at 1400 begin life in the greenhouses, ac- Filoli’s greenhouses. greenhouse and into the produc- The tour also includes a peek at Roosevelt Ave, Redwood City. cording to Jim Salyards, Filoli’s The greenhouse complex not tion greenhouse, where it’s taken the headhouse, a structure that’s not For more information, contact head of horticulture. And a number only is home to young plants be- up permanent residence. “It never a greenhouse, but where seeds are [email protected] or of plants grow in the greenhouses ing raised for the gardens, but also gets moved because it’s huge,” Sal- sown, and which also serves as the visit penorchidsoc.org/. year-round. numerous plants that need a more yards said. headquarters for the horticultural Visitors can get a unique behind- controlled environment: a variety Tours offer a chance to see this staff. WINTER ROSE CARE ... Prepare the-scenes look during docent-led of tropical plants, some succulents large, historic plant, along with oth- Visitors to the greenhouses can your roses for beautiful blooms in tours of the greenhouse complex. and delicate or historical plants. er permanent or longterm green- pick up some insider tips on how the spring and summer by taking The tours, offered year-round, pro- And like the mansion itself, house residents that don’t usually Filioli’s staff mixes potting soil and on some less glamorous but vide glimpses at how Filoli’s grand three of the four greenhouses in make it out to public view, for a fertilizes plants, and controls pests important tasks now. UC Master gardens get started, as well as a the complex are historic — dat- variety of reasons — a particular issue for greenhous- Gardener Paula Larkin will share look at rare plants that you might ing to the early ‘20s, Salyards said, “We have collections of air es, Salyards said. techniques on winter rose care not see elsewhere on the estate. noting that only the propagation plants — phylandias — that have “These environments we cre- on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 7-8:30 The bulk of the plants that start greenhouse is newer, built in 1985, been mounted in the greenhouses, ate that are hot and humid are p.m. at the Los Altos Library. life in the greenhouses are des- though the other greenhouses have so they live on a piping system that just perfect for bugs, and (we Learn how to prune, fertilize, tined for the gardens; some others had some renovations. we have covered in moss,” Salyards talk about) what we do to address and mulch your roses and find are propagated for sale in the Filoli The main greenhouse is the big- said, noting that the area also in- those, which a lot of people face out ways to reduce diseases garden shop. gest in the complex and is dedi- cludes some carnivorous plants. in their houses with houseplants, that affect the plants. The library “Most of it (the 50,000 plants), cated to tropical plants, a purpose “Sometimes there are plants that too. There’s a lot of good, fun in- is located at 13 S. San Antonio probably 30,000 to 40,000, are the which goes back to the Bourns and are historic that may have such a formation,” he said. Q Road, Los Altos. For more bedding plants that go into the gar- the Roths, the two families that short blooming window that you Home & Real Estate Editor information, call 408-282-3105, den for two major plantings for the lived on the Filoli estate in the early may only catch them as part of a Heather Zimmerman can be or visit mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/ spring and summer seasons. Then and mid- 20th century, according greenhouse tour. They won’t neces- emailed at hzimmerman@ events. Q we propagate a lot of plants for the to notes used by greenhouse tour sarily make it down to the mansion paweekly.com. cutting gardens — the cut flowers guides. Both families used this every year,” he said. that the flower arrangers use,” Sal- greenhouse to keep tropical plants Though the winter weather Send notices of news and events related If you’re interested to real estate, interior design, home yards said. that would then be displayed in the means Filoli’s gardens themselves Tours are offered year-round; the improvement and gardening to Home Floral displays aren’t limited to house. aren’t at their showiest, prepara- current schedule of tours, Fridays Front, Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Filoli’s great outdoors. The man- Its three rooms shelter tropical tions are well under way for the and Sundays, 11 a.m., runs through Palo Alto, CA 94302, or email editor@ sion typically features seasonal plants with various shade and tem- big blooming seasons to come — paweekly.com. Deadline is one week March 1. Tours are $15, plus the before publication. floral arrangements in many of perature requirements. One room spring and summer — so there’s cost of admission: $22 adults; the rooms that are open to visitors. houses orchids, including plants plenty of activity at the greenhouse $18 seniors (65+); $15 student, This winter, the mansion is show- that the Roth family brought back complex. teacher, military; $11 children (5-17 READ MORE ONLINE casing orchid plants contributed by from Hawaii, according to the “They’ll see some of the spring years old); free to children (under PaloAltoOnline.com a number of local orchid groups, tour notes. Another of the rooms annuals that we’re growing for dis- 5 years old). Filoli is located at 86 including the Santa Clara Valley is home to plants such as anthur- play pots. The tail end of the spring There are more real estate features Cañada Road, Woodside. For more online. Go to PaloAltoOnline.com/ Orchid Society and Pacific Central iums, ginger, begonias and tropical season are pansies that we grow for information, call 650-364-8300 or real_estate. Branch of the American Orchid vines, again with some plants from potting into terra cotta pots That visit filoli.org.

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Page 32 • January 24, 2020 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Sports PREP SOCCER Shorts A tight race CHAMPIONSHIP COACH ... Denise at the top Corlett started her women’s SH Prep, Menlo in close volleyball coaching career as a Bruin but she spent a lifetime as a Cardinal. WBAL title chase with Harker After 31 years and nine national Sports by Rick Eymer titles at Stanford coaching from every possible angle under three acred Heart Prep and host distinctively different head coaches, Harker played to a 3-3 tie in she announced her retirement a West Bay Athletic League from coaching. A two-time AVCA S boys soccer match Wednesday. As National Assistant Coach of the a result, the two schools remain in a Year, Corlett helped guide Stanford virtual tie for the league lead. to an 875-146 (.857) record during Menlo School, which defeated her tenure. She was also part of 18 visiting Eastside Prep 6-0 in an- Pac-12 championships, 14 national other WBAL contest, is the benefi- championship matches and 17 Final ciary of Wednesday’s results. The Fours. She started at Stanford with Knights (8-1-3, 3-1) host Harker (8- Don Shaw and was instrumental 1-2, 3-0-1) at 3:30 p.m. Friday with in developing the program into a an opportunity to move into second national power. Corlett, inducted Photo by Jenna Hickey Jenna by Photo place and sneak closer to the Gators into the Southern California Indoor (9-0-2, 4-0-1), who travel to play Volleyball Hall of Fame last spring, Crystal Springs Uplands. took over as interim coach for the Harker became the first team all 2000 season when Shaw took a leave of absence. John Dunning’s (continued on page 34) first piece of business when hired to take over in 2001 was to make Palo Alto’s Jack Elarde (25) goes up for a basket during Wednesday’s win over Milpitas. The Vikings play at Los Altos on Fridy night to determine first place in the SCVAL De Anza Division. Corlett his top assistant. Current Peninsula Athletic League South coach Kevin Hambly said retaining a broken arm. Aidan Rausch did Division leader Menlo-Atherton Corlett was a no-brainer. Corlett PREP BASKETBALL not play Wednesday versus Milpi- maintained its unblemished league became one of the most familiar tas due to illness and Martin Se- record with a 78-36 victory over names in volleyball at every level, gura, a 6-foot-6 post, is out with a host Aragon. The Bears (14-3, 5-0) from the club level to the national concussion. take a 10-game winning streak into team. She served as an assistant Taking the first Other players have had to step up its home game against Woodside at coach with the U.S. National Team to complement Matthew Marzano, 7:45 p.m. Friday. The Wildcats (11- during multiple World University Paly, Los Altos square off in SCVAL De Anza Division the team’s leading scorer and re- 5, 2-3) lost to host San Mateo 57-47. Games and was on the sideline for by Glenn Reeves bounder. Ryan Purpur, the other half the 2003 Pan American Games. She score,’’ LaMere said. “Los Altos of the team’s 6-6 twin towers, scored n the West Bay Athletic League, also held positions in management ndisputed possession of is having a special season. They’ve a game-high 19 points Wednesday Sacred Heart Prep kept itself in with USA Volleyball, including first place will be on the lost only one game, they’re beat- in the win over Milpitas. the title picture with an 83-26 business manager for the U.S. I line Friday when the Palo ing everybody and finding ways to Purpur has been a key starter victory over visiting Crystal Springs Women’s National Team in the 1980s U Alto boys basketball team plays at win. They’re a talented group. Their all season. LaMere is pleased with Uplands as Aidan Braccia scored and the head of delegation for the Los Altos. coach does a wonderful job with contributions some other players 17 points, one of five Gators who U.S. Junior National Team from Both teams are 5-0 in Santa them. They’re a team that keeps have started to make. reached double figures in scoring. 2007-13. Prior to Stanford, Corlett Clara Valley Athletic League De coming at you. I respect how hard “Our bench is coming along,’’ SHP (11-3, 5-1) travels to play Pri- served as an assistant at San Jose Anza Division play. The winner they play. They’ve got multiple guys LaMere said. “Simon Minami, who ory (12-4, 5-1) at 6:30 p.m. Friday State (1987-88) and spent five years will be all alone at the top. who can score, a lot of weapons.’’ really hadn’t played much before in a key game. The winner can still assisting at UCLA (1982-86) under “It’s exciting that we can have Palo Alto (13-4 overall) endured the Gunn game, for him to come control its own destiny in the league legendary coach Andy Banachowski, a game like this in league,’’ Palo a couple of one-sided losses early out and play how he did showed a as both are a game behind Menlo for whom she played. Corlett played Alto coach Jeff LaMere said. “Two on in non-league play to Bellarm- lot of character and maturity. And with the second half of the league three varsity sports and was named teams that are 5-0, two teams in ine and Menlo-Atherton, but have Elijah Steiner is really coming season remaining to be played. the All-University Athlete of the close proximity. It’s a special op- made steady progress and go into along for us. He makes plays and Aidan Burke scored 15 points for Year in 1979. She’s been a national portunity because it doesn’t come Friday’s game on a six-game win- knows his role.’’ the Gators, followed by Jai Desh- badminton champion and won around that often. It’s rare. I think ning streak. So Friday’s winner establishes pande with 15, Harrison Carrington the Broderick Award in that sport. it will be a wonderful atmosphere.’’ “I’m really happy how much our the inside track to a division title. with 12 and Charlie Selna with 11. She was a three-time All-American Los Altos is having its best sea- guys have improved,’’ LaMere said. “It should be fun,’’ Marzano said. In a non-league game, Pinewood in volleyball and played on the son in years with an overall record But the team is not at full “They’ve got some talented guys, downed visiting Summit Prep 77- Bruins’ national champion women’s of 16-1. strength. Guard Conner Lusk, the but so do we. Conner’s out, but we 53. Pinewood (10-6, 3-4) travels to basketball team. Her number, 44, has “Very skilled offensive team with team’s second-leading scorer, is have some other guys who are step- play Eastside Prep (11-4, 2-4) at 5 been retired and she was inducted a lot of guys who can shoot and out for the foreseeable future with ping up.’’ p.m. Friday. Q into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 1999. Two years earlier she was named one of the ‘Best 25 Players’ in program history. ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

HALL CALL ... Stanford All-American Anna Smith Cade Creighton basketball players and first round MENLO-ATHERTON WRESTLING PALO ALTO WRESTLING NBA draft picks Jarron Collins, The senior won the 131 division The 160-pound sophomore won Jason Collins and Casey Jacobsen of the MidCals Tournament over four matches, one by pin and are part of the first induction the weekend in Gilroy. She won two others by major decision, to class for the Southern California all four of her matches with a reach the championship match Basketball Hall of Fame. They will pin and the Bears finished sixth of the 160-pound division of the be honored on Sunday, August 23 at as a team. MidCals. Anaheim’s Hwy 39 Event Center. The

Collins twins were High School All- Americans at Harvard-Westlake and Honorable mention Jacobsen was a prep All-American Alejha Broussard Mikayla Silverman Calvin Cai Halo Lynch at Glendora. They all played Menlo-Atherton wrestling Gunn wrestling Gunn wrestling Palo Alto wrestling major roles in helping the Stanford Ella Jauregui Denise Stine Jai Deshpande* Adar Schwarzbach basketball team reach national Palo Alto wrestling Sacred Heart basketball Sacred Heart Prep basketball Palo Alto wrestling prominence from the late 1990s Gabby Kogler, Sienna Gavin Sammy Wong Cole Kastner* Skyler Thomas into the 2000s under coach Mike Menlo soccer Castilleja basketball Menlo basketball Menlo-Atherton basketball Montgomery. All three are in the Watch video interviews of the Athletes of the Week, go to PASportsOnline.com *Previous winner Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame. Q www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • January 24, 2020 • Page 33 Sports

while Jackson Aldrich and Steph advantage and scored the winning Prep soccer Nivaggioli each added an assist. goal in the final two minutes. (continued from page 33) Eastside (1-8-1, 0-5) plays at The The Wildcats (5-7-1, 4-4-1) main- King’s Academy on Friday. TKA tained possession the majority of season to score more than one goal edged visiting Priory 1-0 in another the contest, with Danny Delgado against SHP. In fact, the Gators had match Wednesday. helping to create at least a dozen only allowed one goal through their In the Peninsula Athletic League, scoring opportunities. first 10 matches. Allowing three is Menlo-Atherton helped itself Woodside travels to play Terra a shocker. with a 2-1 victory over visiting Nova at 4:30 p.m. Friday in Pacifica. Liam Johnson was in on all three Burlingame. In the SCVAL, Palo Alto dropped goals for Sacred Heart Prep, scor- Will Demirkol scored for the a 4-0 decision to host Mountain ing an unassisted goal in the first Bears (5-3-3, 5-1), who travel to play View. The Vikings (1-9-2, 1-4) host half and then assisting on goals Sequoia at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Los Altos at 3:30 p.m. Friday. from Alexi Stravropoulos and Max Woodside had a frustrating loss, Sloat. 1-0, against visiting Westmoor in Girls soccer Aaron Morgan scored three goals another PAL match. Starting goalie Palo Alto recorded its seventh tie and Tor Micaelian had a goal and Griffin Mills recorded eight saves of the season on Wednesday, play- assist for Menlo. Aaron Cheng and and then left the game with five ing to a scoreless draw with visiting Luke Appel also scored for Menlo minutes remaining. Westmoor took Mountain View in a Santa Clara Valley Athletic League De Anza Division match. 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