Vol. XXXIV, Number 19 N February 8, 2013 Feds: District violated student’s civil rights Page 3
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,!.$ 53% Public benefit: Police HQ enough? 0LANNING COMMISSIONERS ASK DEVELOPER *AY 0AUL TO REVISE ITS PACKAGE OF @BENEFITS FOR 0AGE -ILL 2OAD PROPOSAL by Gennady Sheyner N AMBITIOUS PROPOSAL TO BUILD THE NEW POLICE STATION AT 0ARK A DENSE OFFICE COMPLEX NEXT "LVD )T WOULD BE ATTACHED TO A LARGE A TO THE !/, BUILDING ON 0AGE PARKING GARAGE WHICH WOULD IN -ILL 2OAD IN 0ALO !LTO RECEIVED A CLUDE SPACES FOR BOTH OFFICERS AND COOL RECEPTION 7EDNESDAY NIGHT OFFICE WORKERS 0LANNING COMMIS FROM THE 0LANNING AND 4RANSPORTA SIONERS ACKNOWLEDGED 7EDNESDAY A TION #OMMISSION WHICH DIRECTED THE POLICE STATION WOULD BE A HUGE BEN DEVELOPER TO COME BACK WITH A STRON EFIT THOUGH SOME WONDERED WHETHER GER PACKAGE OF PUBLIC BENEFITS ITS ENOUGH TO COMPENSATE THE CITY
Veronica Weber )F APPROVED BY THE #ITY #OUNCIL FOR THE TYPES OF EXEMPTIONS IT WOULD THE NEW OFFICE BUILDINGS PROPOSED GRANT THE DEVELOPER MOST NOTABLY BY 3AN &RANCISCO BASED *AY 0AUL PERMISSION TO BUILD ABOUT #OMPANY WOULD OCCUPY A SITE THAT SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE UNDER EXISTING ZONING REGULATIONS IS 4HE *AY 0AUL PROPOSAL IS THE LATEST ALREADY AT ITS LIMIT FOR DEVELOPMENT TWIST IN THE CITYS LONG TORTUOUS AND Fine-tuning their form DENSITY 4O ENABLE THE PROJECT THE THUS FAR FRUITLESS PATH TOWARD A NEW 9OUNG BALLET STUDENTS .ATALIE -URAI LEFT 4EAGAN 4OOMRE +ENDALL 3UTHERLAND AND 3IMRAN 3OOD CITY WOULD HAVE TO REZONE THE SITE POLICE BUILDING ! FEW YEARS AGO THE PRACTICE THEIR FORM WHILE PREPARING FOR $ANCE #ONNECTION 0ALO !LTOS UPCOMING SPRING PRODUCTION OF TO hPLANNED COMMUNITY v A DESIGNA CITY HAD CONSIDERED PURCHASING TWO h#OPPELIAv IN !PRIL TION THAT ALLOWS DEVELOPERS TO EXCEED PARCELS ON THE BLOCK OF 0ARK REGULATIONS IN EXCHANGE FOR hPUBLIC "OULEVARD AND BUILDING THE PUBLIC BENEFITS v WHICH ARE TYPICALLY NEGO SAFETY HEADQUARTERS THERE "UT THE TIATED BETWEEN THE COUNCIL AND THE COUNCIL DECIDED TO DROP THE CITYS #)49 (!,, DEVELOPER OVER A SERIES OF MEETINGS PURCHASE OPTION ON THE PROPERTIES 4HE BIGGEST PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THIS IN BECAUSE OF UNCERTAINTY OVER PROPOSAL WOULD BE A NEW PUBLIC FUNDING FOR THE NEW POLICE BUILDING City Council aims for less talk, more action SAFETY BUILDING A PRIZE THAT HAS LONG .OW THESE 0ARK "OULEVARD PROP ELUDED 0ALO !LTO OFFICIALS #ITY OFFI ERTIES MAY BE BACK IN PLAY *AY 0AUL ,ONGER MEETINGS PROMPT MORE DISCUSSION ABOUT TALKING LESS CIALS HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING IN RECENT HAS RECENTLY ACQUIRED THE TWO 0ARK YEARS TO FIND A SUITABLE SITE FOR THE "OULEVARD SITES AND #OMMISSIONER by Gennady Sheyner PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING AND A WAY TO !RTHUR +ELLER SUGGESTED THAT THE HE TOPIC OF TOO MUCH TALKING THE BUREAUCRATIC BACKGROUND MUSIC h4HIS YEAR ABSENT EXTRAORDINARY PAY FOR THE STRUCTURE WHICH IS EXPECT DEVELOPER THROW THESE SITES INTO THE AT #ITY #OUNCIL MEETINGS HAS OF SUBSTITUTE MOTIONS AND FRIENDLY CIRCUMSTANCES MEETINGS ARE GOING ED TO COST AROUND MILLION 4HE MIX WHEN COMING BACK ON THE NEXT T BECOME AN IRKSOME PROBLEM AMENDMENTS DRONES ON TO END BEFORE PM v 3CHARFF SAID EXISTING POLICE HEADQUARTERS HOUSED GO ROUND "UILDING A STAND ALONE FOR 0ALO !LTOS COUNCIL MEMBERS .OW AN EFFORT IS AFOOT TO SPEED h4HIS IS GOING TO TAKE DISCIPLINE AND IN THE #ITY (ALL BUILDING HAS BEEN POLICE BUILDING WOULD BE A BETTER PROMPTING LOTS OF TALK ABOUT THE THINGS UP AND GET MORE DONE COMMITMENT FOR US TO MAKE THIS FOUND TO BE TOO SMALL AND SEISMICALLY ALTERNATIVE TO ATTACHING ONE TO THE NEED TO TALK LESS .EWLY ELECTED -AYOR 'REG 3CHARFF HAPPENv UNSAFE FOR THE 0OLICE $EPARTMENT BY GIANT GARAGE HE SAID BECAUSE THIS 4HE PROBLEM IS FAR FROM NEW 4HE SET THE TONE *AN DURING HIS FIRST 3OME PRACTICAL CHANGES HAVE AL VARIOUS CITY OFFICIALS CONSULTANTS AND ALTERNATIVE WOULD MAKE THE POLICE COMBINATION OF AN ENGAGED PUBLIC FULL MEETING AS MAYOR ,ATE MEET READY BEEN MADE 4HIS YEAR EACH ITEM CITIZEN COMMISSIONS 4HE )NFRASTRUC BUILDING LESS VULNERABLE TO DOMES AN AMBITIOUS WORKLOAD AND COUN INGS HE SAID ARE TOUGH ON STAFF AND ON THE COUNCILS AGENDA HAS A TIME TURE "LUE 2IBBON #OMMISSION WHICH TIC TERRORISM A CONCERN EXPRESSED CIL MEMBERS FOR WHOM BREVITY ISNT STIFLE DEMOCRACY IN THAT THEY hEF ESTIMATE NEXT TO IT A MOVE GEARED IN REVIEWED THE CITYS INFRASTRUC BY #OMMISSIONER !LEX 0ANELLI AND ALWAYS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY HAS ROU FECTIVELY DEPRIVE THE PUBLIC OF THE TOWARD PREVENTING MEANDERING AND TURE NEEDS CALLED THE EXISTING POLICE LAND USE WATCHDOG "OB -OSS TINELY PUSHED MEETINGS LATE INTO THE PRACTICAL ABILITY TO PARTICIPATEv (E KEEPING THINGS MOVING 3CHARFF AND BUILDING hUNSAFE AND VULNERABLEv AND h) THINK MORE CREATIVE WORK NIGHT EXASPERATING STAFF AND LEAD CALLED ON HIS COLLEAGUES TO DO THEIR 6ICE -AYOR .ANCY 3HEPHERD NOW URGED THE COUNCIL TO MAKE A NEW PUB WILL HAPPEN OUT OF THAT REDESIGN v ING SLEEPY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC PART TO MAKE MEETINGS END AT A REA LIC SAFETY BUILDING A HIGH PRIORITY TO PREMATURELY SLIP OUT THE EXITS AS SONABLE TIME IN (continued on page 11) 4HE *AY 0AUL PLAN WOULD BUILD (continued on page 7)
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450 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 QUOTE OF THE WEEK (650) 326-8210 PUBLISHER ‘‘ William S. Johnson (223-6505) EDITORIAL Editor Jocelyn Dong (223-6514) Associate Editor Carol Blitzer (223-6511) Sports Editor Keith Peters (223-6516) Monday, March 4, 2013 Express & Online Editor Tyler Hanley (223-6519) Arts & Entertainment Editor Almost anything a council member Rebecca Wallace (223-6517) 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Assistant Sports Editor Rick Eymer (223-6521) can say can be said in five minutes. Spectrum Editor Tom Gibboney (223-6507) — Greg Scharff, Palo Alto Mayor, on his belief Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club Staff Writers Sue Dremann (223-6518), Chris Kenrick (223-6512), Gennady Sheyner (223-6513) that council meetings can be shorter and more Editorial Assistant, Internship Coordinator efficient. See story on page 3. Get your reservations now! 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Adam Carter (223-6574), Elaine Clark (223-6572), Janice Hoogner (223-6576), Wendy Suzuki 223- mously remarked: “It’s easier to ask Steve Emslie, a longtime deputy city 6569), Brent Triantos (223-6577), for forgiveness than permission.” The manager and a leading negotiator Real Estate Advertising Sales Sand Hill Property Company certain- on behalf of the city, is retiring at the Neal Fine (223-6583), Carolyn Oliver (223-6581), Craig Watson, Rosemary Lewkowitz (223-6585) ly hopes that’s the case. The Red- end of this month. Emslie, a land-use Inside Advertising Sales David Cirner (223-6579), wood City-developer angered many specialist who has 33 years of public Director of the California Arts Council. Irene Schwartz (223-6580) Palo Altans last fall, when it demol- service under his belt, including a Real Estate Advertising Assistant Diane Martin (223-6584) ished a historic building at the former decade in Palo Alto, recently repre- Legal Advertising Edgewood Plaza shopping center sented the city in negotiations with Alicia Santillan (223-6578) on Embarcadero Road, in violation Stanford University Medical Center ADVERTISING SERVICES of its agreement with the city and on Stanford’s colossal expansion Advertising Services Manager of bringing art to children Jennifer Lindberg (223-6595) area residents. Sand Hill had been of its hospital facilities. The former Sales & Production Coordinators involved in years of negotiations with planning director has also been the Dorothy Hassett (223-6597), Blanca Yoc (223-6596) area residents about upgrading and city’s leading man in recent negotia- DESIGN redeveloping the dilapidated plaza — tions with John Arrillaga over the Design Director Shannon Corey (223-6560) billionaire developer’s proposal to Senior Designers Linda Atilano, Diane Haas, a rare example of a Joseph Eichler- Scott Peterson, Paul Llewellyn developed commercial center. Last build an office complex and theater Designers Lili Cao, Rosanna Leung fall, after the two sides finally reached at 27 University Ave. Meanwhile, engage.educate.empower EXPRESS, ONLINE AND VIDEO SERVICES an agreement, the City Council ap- the city’s current planning director, Online Operations Coordinator proved a zone change that would Curtis Williams, is looking ahead to Rachel Palmer (223-6588) allow Sand Hill to relocate one of the his own exit in June. Williams, a soft- BUSINESS Payroll & Benefits Susie Ochoa (223-6546) existing three retail buildings, build spoken and popular leader whose Business Associates Elena Dineva (223-6542), 10 homes and a grocery store, and department has been at the forefront Mary McDonald (223-6543), Claire McGibeny create a 0.2-acre park. The “planned of some of the most contentious and (223-6546), Cathy Stringari (223-6544) community” zone also required the complex issues of recent years, said ADMINISTRATION developer to preserve two “histori- this week that he will retire in June Receptionist Doris Taylor Courier Ruben Espinoza cally significant” retail structures, one after four years at the helm of the EMBARCADERO MEDIA of which would be rehabilitated in department. Williams told the Plan- President William S. Johnson (223-6505) place while the other would be disas- ning and Transportation Commission Vice President & CFO Michael I. Naar (223-6540) sembled, relocated and rehabilitated. at the conclusion of Wednesday’s Vice President Sales & Advertising Tom Zahiralis (223-6570) But instead of disassembling that meeting. Mountain View Center Director, Information Technology & Webmaster building, the applicant surprised the Frank A. Bravo (223-6551) city by demolishing it without bother- LIBRARY BLUES ... The ongoing re- for the Performing Arts Major Accounts Sales Manager Connie Jo Cotton (223-6571) ing to get any permits or approvals. construction of Palo Alto’s Mitchell 8:00 p.m. Director, Circulation & Mailing Services After fielding complaints from resi- Park Library and Community Center Bob Lampkin (223-6557) dents, the city in September issued is dragging on. The project, which is 500 Castro Street Circulation Assistant Alicia Santillan a “stop order” on the project. Now, Computer System Associates by far the biggest and most expen- Mountain View, CA Chris Planessi, Chip Poedjosoedarmo city planners are recommending that sive component of the $76 million li- the city require the developer to do brary bond voters approved in 2008, SERIES SPONSOR The Palo Alto Weekly (ISSN 0199-1159) is published an additional environmental-impact continues to lag behind schedule as Jean Lane every Friday by Embarcadero Media, 450 Cambridge report, reflecting the new scope of city inspectors and the project’s con- Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306, (650) 326-8210. Periodicals in memory of Bill Lane postage paid at Palo Alto, CA and additional mailing the project. Staff is also recommend- struction manager find new mistakes offices. Adjudicated a newspaper of general circulation ing that the city allow Sand Hill to seemingly every month. According to for Santa Clara County. 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%#/./-9 How real per-capital income compares Valley job growth biggest since dot-com boom 4ECHNOLOGY RECOVERY PROPELS @PRODIGIOUS GROWTH SAYS YEARLY ECONOMIC SOCIAL INDEX by Chris Kenrick AST YEARS REBOUND IN TECHNOL (OWEVER THE LOCAL NUMBERS CON OGY ADDED THE HIGHEST NUMBER TINUE TO REFLECT A SHRINKING MIDDLE L OF JOBS TO THE "AY !REA SINCE CLASS (ANCOCK SAID &OR THE THIRD THE DOT COM BOOM OF THE LATE S YEAR IN A ROW PER CAPITA INCOME ROSE ACCORDING TO A REPORT RELEASED 4UES WHILE MEDIAN INCOME FELL DAY &EB h4HERE ARE A LOT OF MILLIONAIRES 3ILICON 6ALLEY EMPLOYMENT GREW AND BILLIONAIRES AND THAT RAISES OUR BY PERCENT IN MORE THAN AVERAGES REFLECTED IN PER CAPITA IN DOUBLE THE RATE OF JOB GROWTH IN THE COME v HE SAID 5NITED 3TATES AND OUTPACING THE REST h&OR DECADES THE 6ALLEYS MOST OF THE "AY !REA ACCORDING TO THE STRIKING FEATURE WAS A ROBUST MID 3ILICON 6ALLEY )NDEX A SUM DLE CLASS AND NOW WEVE BECOME THE Index Valley Silicon 2013 MARY OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INDICA CLASSIC HOURGLASS ECONOMYv 3ILICON 6ALLEYS INCOME HAS CONSISTENTLY OUTPACED THE STATE OF #ALIFORNIAS AND THE 5NITED 3TATES AS A WHOLE TORS PRODUCED BY THE 3ILICON 6ALLEY 7HILE HOUSEHOLDS EARNING MORE OVER THE PAST YEARS WITH SIGNIFICANT BUMPS DURING DOT COM BOOMS #OMMUNITY &OUNDATION IN -OUN THAN GREW BY PERCENT TO TAIN 6IEW AND THE NONPROFIT *OINT ACCOUNT FOR PERCENT OF THE TOTAL (ARDWARE WAS FLAT 2ESEARCH AND AS 3AN $IEGO SON TO CONCLUDE THAT 3ILICON 6ALLEY 6ENTURE 3ILICON 6ALLEY IN 3AN *OSE THOSE EARNING LESS THAN ROSE DEVELOPMENT GREW BY PERCENT )N A REVERSAL FROM THE PREVIOUS SHOULD BE REDEFINED TO INCLUDE 3AN 4HE "AY !REA ADDED JOBS BY PERCENT ACCOUNTING FOR PER AND THE OVERALL PROSPERITY BOOSTED YEAR THE NUMBER OF NEW FIRMS OPEN &RANCISCO IN OF THEM IN 3ILICON CENT ACCORDING TO THE INDEX JOBS IN LAW ACCOUNTING AND EVEN ING SPIKED TO WHILE h4ODAY THE CASE IS THAT WERE SEE 6ALLEY DEFINED AS 3ANTA #LARA AND &OOD 3TAMP PARTICIPATION CLIMBED NONPROFITS WHICH WERE UP BY CLOSED (ANCOCK SAID 4HERE ALSO ING A REGIONAL ECONOMY THATS BEING 3AN -ATEO COUNTIES PLUS &REMONT TO PERCENT IN 3ILICON 6ALLEY BUT PERCENT THE INDEX STATED WAS A PERCENT GROWTH IN SOLE CREATED v SAID #ARSON (E ADDED THAT .EWARK 5NION #ITY AND 3COTTS REMAINED FAR BELOW THE MORE THAN 0RODUCTIVITY IN THE 6ALLEY AT PROPRIETORSHIPS FIRMS WITH NO REGIONAL NOT JUST LOCAL SOLU 6ALLEY 3AN &RANCISCO ADDED PERCENT PARTICIPATION IN #ALIFOR PER EMPLOYEE ALSO LED EMPLOYEES JUST A SINGLE PRINCIPAL TIONS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED IF THE "AY JOBS IN THE SAME PERIOD NIA AND PERCENT NATIONWIDE THE NATION AND HAS GROWN EVERY YEAR 3ILICON 6ALLEY VENTURE CAPITAL !REAS CITIES AND TOWNS ARE TO h3ILICON 6ALLEY IS THE FIRST TO $RIVING 3ILICON 6ALLEYS GROWTH IN SINCE INVESTMENT DECLINED WHILE 3AN EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS PRESSING ISSUES EMERGE FROM THE RECESSION NATIONALLY THE LAST YEAR WERE JOBS IN SOFTWARE 4OTAL 3ILICON 6ALLEY PATENT REGIS &RANCISCO INVESTMENT EXPANDED OF TRAFFIC HOUSING AND PREPARATION AND WERE LEADING SOME PRETTY PRO CLOUD COMPUTING SOCIAL MEDIA )N TRATIONS TICKED UP THOUGH THEY REP (ANCOCK SAID FOR CLIMATE CHANGE N DIGIOUS GROWTH FOR THE NATION v SAID TERNET AND INFORMATION SERVICES AND RESENTED A SMALLER PORTION OF TOTAL 4HESE AND OTHER FACTORS LED (AN 3TAFF 7RITER #HRIS +ENRICK CAN *OINT 6ENTURE #%/ 2USSELL (ANCOCK MOBILE DEVICE APPLICATIONS (AN STATEWIDE PATENTS BECAUSE OF THE COCK AND 3ILICON 6ALLEY #OMMU BE EMAILED AT CKENRICK PAWEEKLY IN THE GROUPS TH ANNUAL INDEX COCK SAID RISE OF PATENTS IN OTHER AREAS SUCH NITY &OUNDATION #%/ %MMETT #AR COM
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#/--5.)49 Avenidas salutes community contributors 3IX HONORED WITH ,IFETIMES OF !CHIEVEMENT AWARDS by Rebecca Duran IX ACCOMPLISHED COMMUNITY TION (E AND HIS WIFE LIVE IN 0OR LIVES IN 0ALO !LTO AND THE )NTERNATIONAL !TOMIC %N THE 0ALO !LTO 04! 3HE BECAME IN MEMBERS SELECTED FROM A LIST TOLA 6ALLEY 2USSELL AN ATTORNEY IN PRIVATE ERGY !GENCY SHE FOUNDED )NNOVA VOLVED WITH THE 'ARDEN #LUB OF 0ALO S OF MORE THAN CAN ADD BE 4HE (AMMETTS VOLUNTEERISM HAS PRACTICE IN 0ALO !LTO HAS MADE LARGE TIVE (OUSING ON THE 0ENINSULA A !LTO AND AS A VOLUNTEER ARRANGED ING WINNERS OF THE ANNUAL !VENIDAS INCLUDED YOUTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOCAL EDUCATION (E PROGRAM PROVIDING SHARED HOUS FLOWERS FOR LOCAL EVENTS 7HILE ,IFETIMES OF !CHIEVEMENT AWARD TO CAUSES INCLUDING ESTABLISHMENT OF LAUNCHED &OUNDATION FOR %DUCATION ING TO LOW INCOME SINGLE PARENT REDESIGNING THE GARDENS AT 3TAN THEIR EXTENSIVE LISTS OF HONORS %ACH THE (AMMETT !WARDS WITHIN THE $E IN SERVED ON ITS BOARD AND FAMILIES IN 3HE HAS SERVED FORDS (OOVER (OUSE 3WAN EARNED HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE COMMUNITY PARTMENT OF %NVIRONMENTAL 3TUDIES LED SEVERAL ADVISORY AND PLANNING ON MANY BOARDS INCLUDING THE 3E A DEGREE IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IN A DIFFERENT WAY RANGING FROM AT 5# 3ANTA #RUZ IN COMMITTEES !FTER THE ORGANIZATION NIOR #OORDINATING #OUNCIL WHICH FROM 5# "ERKELEY 3HE HAS BEEN SERVICE IN MEDICINE ENVIRONMENTAL "EN HAS TAUGHT AND CONDUCTED MERGED WITH THE !LL 3CHOOLS &UND LATER BECAME !VENIDAS 3HE WAS INVOLVED WITH 'AMBLE 'ARDEN SINCE SUSTAINABILITY AND NONPROFIT WORK TO RESEARCH AT 0ALO !LTOS 7ESTERN TO CREATE 0ARTNERS IN %DUCATION THE HUMAN RELATIONS CHAIR FOR THE ITS BEGINNING LEADING TOURS GIVING EDUCATION AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN 'RADUATE 3CHOOL OF 0SYCHOLOGY AND 0I% HE SERVED FOUR MORE YEARS ON 04! AT SEVERAL 0ALO !LTO SCHOOLS CLASSES AND SERVING ON ITS ADVISORY 4HE HONOREES ALL OLDER THAN 0ALO !LTOS -ENTAL 2ESEARCH )NSTI THE NEW BOARD AND HAS BEEN INVOLVED WITH THE BOARD 3WAN AND HER HUSBAND "EN WERE REVEALED AT A PRIVATE CEREMONY TUTE AND HE SERVED ON BOTH BOARDS 2USSELL HAS BEEN A BOARD MEM ,EAGUE OF 7OMEN 6OTERS THE LIVE IN 0ALO !LTO HOSTED BY THE 0ALO !LTO NONPROFIT FOR A TOTAL OF YEARS (E WAS ON BER OF THE 0ALO !LTO (ISTORICAL !S 5# -ASTER 'ARDENER 0ROGRAM h4HIS ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF OLDER !VENIDAS ON 4HURSDAY 4HEY ARE THE .ATIONAL 0ARKS #ONSERVATION SOCIATION 0ALO !LTO #OMMUNITY AND 3TANFORD 3TUDIES OF (OMELESS ADULTS WHO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN IS $R 4OM &IENE "EN AND 2UTH (AM !SSOCIATION "OARD AND HAS BEEN #HILD #ARE 9OUTH #OMMUNITY &AMILIES #HILDREN AND 9OUTH 3HE NEAR AND DEAR TO THE HEARTS OF MANY METT !L 2USSELL *UDITH 3TEINER AND ON THE .0#! 7ESTERN 2EGION !D 3ERVICE AND THE 0ALO !LTO #HRIST WAS NAMED 7OMAN OF THE FOLKS IN THE COMMUNITY v !VENIDAS +ATSY 3WAN VISORY #OUNCIL SINCE (E HAS MAS "UREAU (E WAS A PROGRAM 9EAR FOR THE TH 3ENATE $ISTRICT #%/0RESIDENT ,ISA (ENDRICKSON &IENE WAS A PARTNER AT -ENLO ALSO VOLUNTEERED WITH THE 0ENINSULA LEADER AND FUNDRAISER FOR 0ALO AND WAS ONE OF FIVE FINALISTS FOR THE STATED IN A PRESS RELEASE -EDICAL #LINIC FOR YEARS UNTIL #ONSERVATION #ENTER THE #ALIFORNIA !LTOS 9-#! COACHED FOR THE #ENTER FOR %XCELLENCE IN .ONPROF ! GARDEN PARTY IN 0ALO !LTO TO AND HAS TAUGHT IN THE 3TANFORD !CADEMY OF 3CIENCES IN 3AN &RAN !MERICAN 9OUTH 3OCCER /RGA ITS FIRST %XCELLENCE IN ,EADERSHIP HONOR THE ,IFETIMES OF !CHIEVE 3CHOOL OF -EDICINE SINCE (E CISCO AND 0ALO !LTOS 5NITARIAN 5NI NIZATION FOR THREE YEARS AND HAS !WARD 3HE LIVES IN A SUSTAINABLE MENT AWARDEES AND RAISE FUNDS HAS VOLUNTEERED AS A TEACHER AT THE VERSALIST #HURCH BEEN ON THE BOARD OF 0ALO !LTO HOUSE IN 0ALO !LTO THAT SHE AND HER FOR !VENIDAS WILL BE OPEN TO THE 3TANFORD 0ACIFIC &REE #LINIC IN 3AN 2UTH WAS ACTIVE WITH THE ,EAGUE (IGH 3CHOOLS 'OLD 3TAR -EMO HUSBAND DESIGNED PUBLIC ON 3UNDAY -AY FROM *OSE SINCE AND HAS SERVED ON OF 7OMEN 6OTERS IN THREE STATES RIAL 3CHOLARSHIP &UND SINCE +ATSY 3WAN DESIGNED THE GARDENS PM 4ICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED THE 3TANFORD (OSPITAL "IOMEDICAL SERVED ON THE BOARD AT !DOLES 3TEINER HAS MADE A CAREER IN AT 3TANFORD 5NIVERSITY -EDICAL #EN FOR BY CONTACTING !VENIDAS AT %THICS #OMMITTEE SINCE CENT #OUNSELING 3ERVICES AND IS NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT INCLUDING TER THE 5#3& #ANCER #ENTER COURT OR ONLINE AT WWW &IENE HAS ALSO SERVED ON THE NOW ON THE ADVISORY BOARD AT THE LEADING (IDDEN 6ILLA FROM TO YARD GARDEN THE %ARTH 3CIENCES AVENIDASORG N BOARDS OF #HANNING (OUSE THE 0ALO !LTO (ISTORY -USEUM 3HE ! SCHOOL TEACHER YOUTH EM #OURTYARD AT 3TANFORD AND MANY LO %DITORIAL )NTERN 2EBECCA $U 0ALO !LTO #HAMBER /RCHESTRA AND WAS ACTIVE WITH THE 04! AT VARI PLOYMENT COUNSELOR AND LANGUAGE CAL PRIVATE GARDENS 3HE WAS AN AC RAN CAN BE EMAILED AT RDURAN THE 0ORTOLA 6ALLEY 2ANCH !SSOCIA OUS 0ALO !LTO SCHOOLS 4HE COUPLE TEACHER FOR BOTH THE 5NITED .ATIONS TIVE PARENT VOLUNTEER AND MEMBER OF PAWEEKLYCOM
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8:30 pm 4HE REPORT SAID EACH SCHOOL STAFF SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATORSv BEEN ABLE TO MORE SQUARELY ADDRESS Family Caregivers at Avenidas MEMBER hWAS LEFT TO HER OWN DEVIC 0RINCIPALS WILL THEN TRAIN TEACH IT v 4OM SAID Rose Kleiner Center ES AS TO HOW BEST TO RESPOND TO THE ERS AS WELL AS DISTRIBUTE MEMOS h/UR DISTRICT LEARNED FROM WHAT 270 Escuela Avenue INFORMATION EACH RECEIVED EXPLAINING ASPECTS OF DISABILITY HAPPENED WITH THIS STUDENT AND IS h4HERE WAS NO SINGLE STAFF MEM BASED HARASSMENT COMMITTED TO IMPROVING ON BEHALF Understanding Mountain View BER OR ADMINISTRATOR DESIGNATED TO 4HE /FFICE FOR #IVIL 2IGHTS RE OF EVERY STUDENT v 4OM SAID INVESTIGATE AND GATHER INFORMATION PORT ASSUMES PARTICULAR RELEVANCE h4IGHTENING UP OF OUR HANDLING Early Stage .O STRUCTURED APPROACH WAS TAKEN AT A TIME WHEN 0ALO !LTO SCHOOLS OF STUDENTS HARASSING ANOTHER STU Please RSVP to TO INTERVIEWING STUDENTS 2ECORDS HAVE EMBARKED ON AMBITIOUS hIN DENT WITH DISABILITIES AND EXPAND Dementia 650-289-5499 WERE NOT KEPT OF INTERVIEWS WITH THE CLUSIONv PROGRAMS ON MANY CAM ING OUR INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS ON Light refreshments STUDENT OR THE OTHER STUDENTS ACCUSED PUSES IN WHICH SPECIAL EDUCATION SOCIAL KINDNESS TO INCLUDE STUDENTS OF HARASSMENTv STUDENTS ARE INCREASINGLY INTEGRAT WITH DISABILITIES WILL IMPROVE OUR with Grace Lee, LCSW will be served. )NVESTIGATORS FAULTED SCHOOL OFFI ED INTO REGULAR CLASSROOMS 4HE DISTRICT )M CONFIDENT THAT OUR STAFF Memory Clinic, CIALS FOR FAILING TO INTERVIEW hOTHER !MERICANS WITH $ISABILITIES !CT OF CAN AND WILL DO THATv STUDENTS WHO WERE WITNESSES OF THE Kaiser Permanente Free professional care for AND THE 2EHABILITATION !CT OF 4HE 7EEKLY WAS PROVIDED A HARASSMENT OR COMPILE THE INFOR BOTH PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION COPY OF THE REPORT AND THE SETTLE Santa Clara Medical Center your loved one is available MATION ABOUT THE REPORTS OF HARASS ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY MENT AGREEMENT BY THE FAM and so you can attend the MENT OVER THE PERIOD OF SEVERAL 4HE PRINCIPAL OF THE MIDDLE ILY AND CONFIRMED ITS AUTHEN Stefanie Bonigut, MSW workshop—just call us 48 MONTHSv SCHOOL WHERE THE BULLYING TOOK TICITY WITH THE DISTRICT ! 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SCHOOL HAS AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS THAT COULD EXPOSE THE IDENTITY OF Alzheimer’s Association REPORTED HAVING ATTENDED hSOCIAL THAT FOCUS ON hINCLUSION AND MAIN THE CHILD AND THE AGREEMENT ARE KINDNESSv OR CYBERBULLYING TRAIN TAINING A SOCIALLY KIND CLIMATEv POSTED AT WWW0ALO!LTO/NLINE INGS OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL .ONE !MONG THEM WAS A SCHOOL WIDE COMPIVOT #IVIL2IGHTS2EPORT OF THE STUDENTS REPORTED HAVING HAD hDISABILITY AWARENESS ASSEMBLYv AND WWW0ALO!LTO/NLINECOM ANY TRAINING ABOUT INTERACTING WITH FEATURING ADULTS AND STUDENTS WITH PIVOT #IVIL2IGHTS!GREEMENT N OR RELATING TO STUDENTS WITH DISABIL VARIOUS PHYSICAL AND LEARNING DIS 3TAFF 7RITER #HRIS +ENRICK CAN Quality Daytime Care for Older Adults ITIES v THE REPORT SAID ABILITIES BE EMAILED AT CKENRICK PAWEEKLY 7HILE SEVERAL STUDENTS SAID STU 0ALO !LTO SCHOOLS ANNUALLY OB COM
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Page 8ÊUÊÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊn]ÊÓä£ÎÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V Upfront News Digest Palo Alto treads toward health care reform !S MEDICAL COSTS CONTINUE TO SOAR 0ALO !LTO OFFICIALS ARE EXPLORING WAYS TO REVAMP THE HEALTH CARE PLANS THE CITY OFFERS TO ITS EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES AN EFFORT THAT IS ALREADY CREATING ANXIETY AND THREATS OF LAWSUITS FROM LABOR UNIONS 4HE 0ALO !LTO #ITY #OUNCIL DISCUSSED THE DEEPLY CONTENTIOUS TOPIC OF RISING HEALTH CARE COSTS AT LENGTH ON -ONDAY &EB !ND WHILE MEM BERS DIDNT ADOPT ANY CHANGES THEY DIRECTED STAFF TO EXPLORE THE CITYS OPTIONS FOR HEALTH PLANS INCLUDING A hFLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLANv ALSO KNOWN AS A hCAFETERIA PLANv IN WHICH AN EMPLOYEE CAN CHOOSE FROM A MENU OF BENEFIT OPTIONS 4HE -ONDAY CONVERSATION WAS THE LATEST INSTALLMENT IN A SERIES OF MEET INGS THE COUNCIL SET UP LAST YEAR TO TACKLE THE COMPLEX AND CONTENTIOUS PROBLEMS OF RISING PENSION AND HEALTH CARE COSTS !CCORDING TO A NEW CITY REPORT THE CITYS HEALTH CARE EXPENSES IN FISCAL YEAR TOTALED MILLION UP FROM MILLION IN 4HE REPORT FROM #ITY -ANAGER *AMES +EENE STATES THAT HEALTH CARE COSTS hWILL CONTINUE TO RISE AT AN ESTIMATED RATE OF TO PERCENT IN FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEES RETIREES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS CONSUMING A GREATER PORTION OF THE GENERAL FUND BUDGETv 4HE CITYS PROPOSAL TO REVAMP HEALTH CARE FOR EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES HIT A SPEED BUMP LAST YEAR WHEN THE 0ALO !LTO 0OLICE /FFICERS !SSOCIATION SIGNED A NEW CONTRACT THAT OFFERED VARIOUS CONCESSIONS ON PENSIONS AND HEALTH CARE "UT THE UNION ALSO VEHEMENTLY REJECTED CHANGING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR FUTURE RETIREES %VELYN 'UTIERREZ AN ORGANIZER FOR 3ERVICE %MPLOYEES )NTERNATIONAL 5NION #HAPTER CHALLENGED THE CITYS PROPOSAL CLAIMING IN A LETTER THAT A hCAFETERIAv PLAN WOULD hSELECTIVELY CUT RETIREMENT MEDICAL BENEFIT FOR LONG TERM EMPLOYEES WHILE LEAVING IT INTACT FOR NEWER EMPLOYEESv N 'ENNADY 3HEYNER COMMUNITY TALK: Palo Alto seeks funds to revamp transit center 7HILE 0ALO !LTO WRESTLES WITH A MASSIVE PROPOSAL BY *OHN !RRILLAGA TO BUILD AN OFFICE COMPLEX AND THEATER AT 5NIVERSITY !VE AND TO REDESIGN THE BUSY AND OUTMODED TRANSIT CENTER DOWNTOWN CITY PLAN NERS ARE ALSO PURSUING AN ALTERNATIVE TO PAY FOR THE DRAMATIC TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS 4HE #ITY #OUNCIL PLANS TO CONSIDER ON -ONDAY NIGHT &EB A LIST OF PROJECTS THAT COULD QUALIFY FOR THE /NE "AY !REA 'RANT A PROGRAM THAT DISTRIBUTES FUNDS FROM THE REGIONAL -ETROPOLITAN 4RANSPORTATION #OM MISSION TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS FOR PROJECTS PROMOTING TRANSPORTATION BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS )N 3ANTA #LARA #OUNTY THE -4# FUNDS WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE 3ANTA #LARA #OUNTY 6ALLEY 4RANSPORTA TION !UTHORITY 64! WHICH HAS A TOTAL OF MILLION AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm problem, !CCORDING TO A NEW REPORT 0ALO !LTO PLANS TO SUBMIT PROJECTS FOR POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION INCLUDING TWO HAVING TO DO WITH THE 5NIVER affecting over 2 million Americans. Without detection and SITY !VENUE #ALTRAIN STATION 4HE FIRST INVOLVES EXTENDING THE EXISTING 5RBAN ,ANE 4RANSIT -ALL SOUTH AND BUILDING A PARKING STRUCTURE TO treatment, atrial fibrillation can affect quality of life and cause SUPPORT #ALTRAIN A PROJECT ESTIMATED TO COST UP TO MILLION 4HE CITY IS REQUESTING MILLION FOR THE PROJECT WITH THE CITY FOOTING THE stroke and heart failure. REST OF THE BILL 4HE SECOND PROJECT WOULD RECONSTRUCT THE TRANSIT STATION TO ACHIEVE A SIMILAR DESIGN OFFERED BY !RRILLAGA WHICH WOULD RAISE THE NUMBER OF Expert Stanford physician specialists will discuss the TRANSIT STOPS AND LAYOVER STATIONS FROM TO 4HIS AMBITIOUS PROPOSAL WOULD COST ABOUT MILLION ABOUT MILLION OF WHICH THE CITY HOPES signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation and the options for TO GET IN GRANT FUNDS )F THE CITY RECEIVES THIS GRANT A BIT OF A LONG SHOT evaluation and treatment, which may improve quality of life GIVEN THE AMOUNT OF THE REQUEST AND THE TOTAL POOL OF FUNDS AVAILABLE THE CITY WOULD THEN HAVE TO FIND A WAY TO RAISE ITS MATCHING SHARE OF and decrease complications. MILLION 4HE CITY IS ALSO SEEKING GRANT MONEY FOR A SERIES OF OTHER PROJECTS RANG ING FROM A BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER 53 (IGHWAY AT !DOBE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 #REEK TO TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES N 'ENNADY 3HEYNER 9:30AM – 11:00AM Arson suspect deemed unfit for trial Sheraton Palo Alto (Reception Room) $AMON ,UCE THE MAN ACCUSED OF SETTING SEVERAL FIRES AT THE !RASTRA 625 El Camino Real r Palo Alto, CA DERO 0RESERVE IN 0ALO !LTO WAS FOUND MENTALLY UNFIT TO STAND TRIAL AFTER A DOCTORS TESTIMONY &EB 0ROCEEDINGS AGAINST HIM WILL BE SUSPENDED WHILE ,UCE IS SENT TO A STATE RSVP at: stanfordhospital.org/heartmonth PSYCHIATRIC FACILITY TO RESTORE HIS COMPETENCY UNTIL HE IS FIT TO STAND TRIAL $UFFY -C'ILLIGAN A 3ANTA #LARA #OUNTY DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY SAID This event is free and open to the public. ,UCE COULD BE IN THE FACILITY FOR AS LONG AS THREE YEARS ,UCE ALLEGEDLY SET FIVE FIRES IN THE !RASTRADERO 0RESERVE ON !UG Please register, seating is limited. (E WAS CHARGED WITH FIVE COUNTS OF FELONY ARSON -C'ILLIGAN SAID THE TESTIFYING DOCTOR EVALUATED ,UCE AS HAVING A PSY CHOTIC DISORDER NOT SPECIFIED 4HE COURTS FINDING MEANT THAT ,UCE WAS MODERATED BY: OF A MENTAL STATE IN WHICH HE WAS EITHER UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST HIM OR UNABLE TO RATIONALLY ASSIST IN HIS DE Paul J. Wang, MD, FACC, FHRS, FAHA FENSE N Professor of Medicine %RIC 6AN 3USTEREN Director, Stanford Cardiac Arrhythmia Service
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CUSSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR EXAMPLE v YEARS BUT THAT HAS NEVER GATHERED Council THE MEMO STATES h"UT THE ONE VARIABLE MUCH TRACTION IN THE COMMUNITY (continued from page 3) WE HAVE DIRECT CONTROL OVER IS THE TIME 3INCE HIS *AN SPEECH 3CHARFF HAS WE SPEND AS COUNCIL MEMBERS ASKING BEEN PRACTICING WHAT HE PREACHES (E TIME EACH COLLEAGUE WHEN HE OR SHE QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSING ISSUES 7E HAS BEEN VIGILANT ABOUT KEEPING DIS SPEAKS 3CHARFF SAID AT THE ANNUAL RISK UNDERMINING PUBLIC CONFIDENCE CUSSIONS FOCUSED AND BRUSQUE ABOUT COUNCIL RETREAT LAST 3ATURDAY WHICH IN OUR PROCESSES IF WE CANT GET THIS CUTTING OFF COLLEAGUES WHOSE COM CityViewA round-up of Palo Alto government action this week WAS LARGELY SPENT DEVELOPING THE PROBLEM UNDER CONTROLv MENTS HE BELIEVES ARE STRAYING BEYOND COUNCILS TOP PRIORITIES FOR THE YEAR +LEIN OFFERED A FEW IDEAS AT THE THE SCOPE OF THE AGENDIZED ITEM City Council (Feb. 2) THAT MEMBERS SHOULD TRY TO CONTAIN 3ATURDAY RETREAT /NE IDEA WAS TO BE 4HE RESULTS HAVE BEEN PROMISING Retreat: The council held its annual retreat and chose as its 2013 priorities infra- THEIR COMMENTS TO WITHIN FIVE MIN LESS HESITANT IN hMOVING THE QUES SO FAR $ISCUSSIONS HAVE FOLLOWED structure strategy and funding; future of downtown and California Avenue; and tech- UTES (E ADDED THAT THE RULE SHOULDNT TION v A PROCEDURE THAT WITH THE AS TIME ESTIMATES ON THE AGENDAS AND nology and the connected city. Yes: Unanimous BE HARD AND FAST AND THAT SOME ISSUES SENT OF A COUNCIL MAJORITY CUTS OFF NO MEETING HAS STRETCHED ANYWHERE MIGHT REQUIRE LENGTHIER DISCUSSIONS DEBATE AND LEADS TO AN IMMEDIATE CLOSE TO MIDNIGHT "UT THE REAL TEST City Council (Feb. 4) h!LMOST ANYTHING A COUNCIL MEM VOTE ON THE ISSUE BEING DISCUSSED WILL COME LATER IN THE YEAR WHEN THE Service efforts and accomplishments: The council discussed the results of the new Service Efforts and Accomplishments report. Action: None BER CAN SAY CAN BE SAID IN FIVE MIN (E ALSO BESEECHED THEM NOT TO AL COUNCIL WRESTLES WITH CONTROVERSIAL Health care: The council discussed curbing the costs of employee health care and UTES v 3CHARFF SAID WAYS FEEL LIKE THEY HAVE TO TALK ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS INCLUDING PRO directed staff to review options for new health care plans that may be considered for 4HE NEW MAYOR ISNT ALONE IN LA EVERY MAJOR AGENDA ITEM POSALS FOR 5NIVERSITY !VE AND negotiation, including flexible benefit plans. Yes: Unanimous MENTING THE LENGTH OF MEETINGS h7E HAVE GOTTEN INTO THE HABIT OF 0AGE -ILL 2OAD #OUNCILMAN ,ARRY +LEIN LONG A CRIT EVERYONE FEELING THE NEED TO SPEAK 4HE COUNCILS NEWFOUND APPETITE Council Finance Committee (Feb. 5) IC OF COUNCIL INEFFICIENCY CO SIGNED ON VIRTUALLY ANY ISSUE THAT HAS CON FOR A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION AND A Carbon neutrality: The committee voted to support a staff-recommended plan for achieving carbon neutrality for the electric portfolio in 2013. Yes: Unanimous A MEMO WITH #OUNCILWOMAN 'AIL CERN FOR THE COMMUNITY v +LEIN SAID LITTLE MORE ACTION IS ALSO REFLECTED IN 0RICE AND 3CHARFF LAST MONTH SOUND 3ATURDAY h) UNDERSTAND THE PSYCHOL THE PRIORITIES MEMBERS OFFICIALLY AD Planning and Transportation Commission ING A SIMILAR ALARM 4HE MEMOS OGY ONCE SIX OR SEVEN PEOPLE SAID OPTED FOR THE YEAR ON 3ATURDAY 4HE (Feb. 6) PROBLEM STATEMENT WAS h/UR COUN SOMETHING YOU FEEL STUPID NOT SAY COUNCIL MADE A POINT OF ESCHEWING 395 Page Mill Road: The commission voted to continue the hearing on initiation of CIL MEETINGS ARE TAKING TOO LONGv ING SOMETHING THE VAGUE AND FEEL GOOD PRIORITIES a proposed “planned community” zone for 395 Page Mill Road, which would enable $ATA FROM THE #ITY #LERK SHOWS h4HE LIKELIHOOD IS THAT WHEN SIX OF THE PAST AND EMPHASIZING hACTION construction of an office complex near the AOL building and a new public-safety THAT THE COUNCIL MET TIMES OR OR SEVEN PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN THERE ABLEv ONES !FTER A LONG DISCUSSION AT building with an attached parking garage. Yes: Keller, Martinez, Panelli, Tanaka Ab- HOURS IN 4HATS ISNT MUCH MORE TO SAY v HE ADDED THE 0ALO !LTO !RT #ENTER IT SELECTED sent: Alcheck, Michael MORE HOURS THAN IN 3CHARFF ALSO ASKED FOR GREATER INFRASTRUCTURE THE FUTURE OF DOWN Architectural Review Board (Feb. 8) 4HE AVERAGE LENGTH OF A MEETING DISCRETION IN LIMITING HOW MANY TOWN AND TO A LESSER EXTENT #ALIFOR 780 Welch Road: The board approved a request by Stanford University Lands and HAS GROWN FROM HOURS AND hROUNDSv OF QUESTIONS AND COM NIA !VENUE AND hTECHNOLOGY AND THE Buildings for replacement of a three-story medical building at 780 Welch Road. Yes: MINUTES IN TO HOURS IN MENTS COUNCIL MEMBERS GET INCLUD CONNECTED CITYv Lew, Lippert, Malone Prichard, Popp Recused: Alizadeh !N AVERAGE OF JUST MEETINGS PER ING ELIMINATING AN OBSCURE RULE THAT /LD STANDBYS SUCH AS CITY FINANC YEAR HAVE ENDED BEFORE MIDNIGHT ALLOWS EVERY COUNCIL MEMBER TO ES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY LET’S DISCUSS: Read the latest local news headlines +LEIN 0RICE AND 3CHARFF ARGUED SPEAK FOR AN ADDITIONAL ROUND IF THE ARE NOW OFF THE PRIORITY LIST AS ARE and talk about the issues at Town Square at PaloAltoOnline.com THAT THESE NUMBERS SHOW A hDISTURB MAYOR ALLOWS ONE MEMBER TO COM PRIORITIES hYOUTH WELL BEINGv ING TRENDv 4HEIR MEMO ENCOURAGES MENT OR ASK A QUESTION OUT OF TURN AND hEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSv COUNCIL MEMBERS IN POLITE TERMS #OUNCILMAN -ARC "ERMAN MEAN 4HESE SUBJECTS COULD SOON BE INCOR TO TALK LESS WHILE SAID IT MIGHT BE TIME TO DISCUSS PORATED AS PART OF THE CITYS hCORE h7E ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE MAY REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE NINE MEMBER VALUES v A SUBJECT THAT THE COUNCIL BE MANY REASONS FOR LONGER MEETINGS COUNCIL A SUGGESTION THAT HAS SUR IS SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS POSSIBLY AT Public Agenda MORE EXTENSIVE REPORTS AND MORE DIS FACED SPORADICALLY OVER THE PAST FEW LENGTH IN THE SPRING N A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week
CITY COUNCIL ... The council plans to discuss a claim against the city from Chuck Fong and Grace Wood; appoint commissioners for the Planning and Transportation, Parks and Recreation, and Public Art com- missions; discuss the redesign of the PaloAltoGreen program and the proposed development at Page Mill Road and El Camino Real; consider a formal appeal of Adopted Regional Housing Needs Allocation for the 2014- 22 Housing Element Cycle; and discuss projects for submittals for the One Bay Area Grant Program. The closed session will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11. The rest of the meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.).
BOARD OF EDUCATION ... The board will discuss an audit report for the 2011-12 school year, a budget update and a staff report on “student con- nectedness.” The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the boardroom at school district headquarters (25 Churchill Ave.).
COUNCIL POLICY AND SERVICES COMMITTEE ... The committee plans to discuss the 2013 federal and state legislative program; the quarterly re- port from the Office of the City Auditor; and the role of council liaisons. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the Council Confer- ence Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.).
PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ... The commission plans to hold a public hearing on instituting a ground-floor requirement for retail on the 600 block of Emerson Street. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamil- ton Ave.).
UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION ... The commission plans to discuss the 2013 assessment of water-resource alternatives; see a presentation on financial projections for the city’s electric, gas, water and wastewater collection utilities; and appoint commissioners to an ad hoc budget com- mittee for the fiscal year 2014 budget. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.).
CITY/SCHOOL LIAISON COMMITTEE ... The committee plans to discuss city and school budget updates, review recent school board and City Council meetings and discuss Palo Alto’s relationships with foreign cities. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, in Conference Room A at school district headquarters (25 Churchill Ave.).
ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊn]ÊÓä£ÎÊU Page 11 Editorial School bullying case reveals systemic problems Federal investigation uncovers a disturbing failure to respond to repeated incidents of harassment alo Alto school district leaders and parents should be shocked Editorials, letters and opinions and saddened by the portrait painted in a scathing investigative Spectrum report from the U.S. Department of Education. P tracks to move. For pedestrians and So, who pays for the parking? The report from the Office for Civil Rights, completed in December The Post with the most and obtained by the Weekly, found that the district violated federal law Editor, bicyclists, there is no such “escape- Obviously, if the entire commu- in the way it handled the ongoing harassment of a middle school special Planning Commissioner Michael cycle,” and I think this arrangement nity “benefits,” the general fund, education student. Alcheck correctly noted that light- is quite dangerous. grants from a magnanimous bene- Without admitting that its actions violated the law, the district entered ing was left out of California Av- In the long run, there will be in- factor (not asking for anything in into a settlement agreement that imposes a detailed list of actions and enue Streetscape discussions since creased traffic of all sorts and level return), or another community- reforms aimed at correcting the poor practices the investigators uncov- September 2009, when “The Proj- railroad crossings such as this one wide resource. Right? No, only a ered. ect” was proactively and publicly must be eliminated. few citizens, in this case approxi- In a rare glimpse into the workings of the school district by an outside vetted by the city and stakehold- Marc Ross mately 1,500 residential down- agency, school officials are portrayed as not understanding federal dis- ers. I, too, wondered when lighting El Verano Avenue town property owners and their crimination laws, not having good procedures and systems for address- would be brought back and am glad Palo Alto families, pay for the developer’s ing complaints, not conducting proper investigations and not providing it might again be included. extra profit with the deterioration appropriate training to its employees. Most importantly, the district did New lighting was the California Residents pay for benefits of their neighborhood integrity. not stop the bullying or impose any discipline. Avenue Area Development Asso- Editor, Leases in downtown are among The 10-page report and seven-page settlement agreement reflect the ciation Board’s No. 1 priority, when Why isn’t downtown parking the highest in the nation. Yet, oth- results of an extensive Office for Civil Rights investigation, conducted the Streetscape Concept Plan was working? One reason is the coun- er towns with much lower rates after the family of the Palo Alto student filed a complaint and turned completed. Anonymous poster cil’s largesse in granting parking demand that development provide over emails and other materials documenting its repeated attempts over “Full Circle” was correct in his/ exceptions for “public benefits.” or pay for needed parking. more than a year to get the school to take action. her comment in the Town Square: A 10,000-foot waiver eliminates Yes, the developers are still The report and settlement agreement, with redactions to protect identi- Discussion Forum stating that fact. 40 spaces, a gift of $2.4 million granted these subsidies, these en- ties, has been posted by the Weekly on PaloAltoOnline.com. The Week- But it is a shame the comment dis- to the developer. For one pending titlements, these gifts, and guess ly is also withholding which of Palo Alto’s three middle schools were paraged Commissioner Alcheck for project, the subsidy exceeds $4 what? They have grown to expect involved to protect the victim, who continues to be enrolled. his pertinent observation, and re- million but provides no new park- them, to demand them. Amazing. If it fully complies with the terms of the settlement agreement the ported other false information, and ing spaces for the employees. The point: Developers benefit district will not face legal action by the Department of Education. But the Weekly featured the comment A hidden gift? How would you financially and a few residents, the family is not a party to the agreement and has the right to bring a in Spectrum, on Feb. 1. respond if the council directly but not all, pay for “public ben- civil action against the district if it chooses. Palo Alto Weekly would be wise granted $2.4 to $4 million dol- efits” with their neighborhoods’ The federal investigation included on-site interviews with students, to follow the Daily Post, a publica- lars from the general fund to build lost values. teachers, counselors and administrators by Office for Civil Rights in- tion that for the past year has made a project? Likely: “You are what? Ken Alsman vestigators. a concerted effort to provide prov- No! Isn’t that a gift of public Ramona Street For a district and community often viewed as enamored with process, able facts and even well-researched, funds?” Palo Alto the investigation uncovered a stunning lack of protocols and systems for detailed timelines on local stories addressing serious complaints. of interest for readers. It found that school staff members who had knowledge of the harass- By doing so, the Post serves as ment were left to their own devices about how to respond and that no a helpful catalyst for fact-based WHAT DO YOU THINK? single staff member or administrator was designated to investigate and community dialog, creating an en- gather information. No records were kept of interviews with the victim vironment where trust might again The Palo Alto Weekly encourages comments on our coverage or those students involved in the bullying, witnesses were not interviewed be restored, choosing to be part of or on issues of local interest. and no one compiled all the information relating to the incidents. None of the solution, via journalism, rather the teaching staff at the school could recall having been informed about than being part of the problem. the student’s repeated reports of bullying nor being asked about what they Prior to putting print to paper, the How do you think the City Council might know. Requests for an aide to monitor the victim during lunchtime Weekly editors should ask them- were rejected by the district office and kicked back to the school site stat- selves: Is this true? Is this kind? can shorten its meetings? ing in an email that the district “is taking the position that bullying is each Is this necessary? “Full Circle’s” site’s responsibility” and that the site should “work this out.” comments were partly true, unkind ? As disturbing as the report’s revelations are, the response this week by and not necessary. Superintendent Kevin Skelly is equally or more disappointing. Ronna Devincenzi Submit letters to the editor of up to 250 words to [email protected]. He made no apologies nor showed any sign of acknowledging the seri- California Avenue Area Submit guest opinions of 1,000 words to [email protected]. Include your Development Association name, address and daytime phone number so we can reach you. ousness of the institutional problems identified by the investigation. We reserve the right to edit contributions for length, objectionable content, Skelly, who signed the settlement agreement on behalf of the district board of directors president libel and factual errors known to us. Anonymous letters will generally not be on Dec. 14, said it “was a chance for us to look at an issue that’s impor- Cambridge Avenue accepted. Submitting a letter to the editor or guest opinion constitutes a tant to us — how our students treat each other — and work on making Palo Alto granting of permission to the Palo Alto Weekly and Embarcadero Media to also sure that’s better. We want to do the best job we can with our students publish it online, including in our online archives and as a post on Town Square. and the Office for Civil Rights has given us some suggestions around that Eliminate level crossings For more information contact Editor Jocelyn Dong or Editorial Assistant and these are things we’ll do. There are some conversations with students Editor, Eric Van Susteren at [email protected] or 650-326-8210. we need to have, some communications with parents and administrative I liked (Chris Kenrick’s) article training that we’ll do.” about railroad crossings in Palo Sadly, these comments do nothing to boost confidence that Superin- Alto. tendent Skelly or his senior staff acknowledge the severity or signifi- For (her) next article on this cance of the report’s findings, or the value of transparency. According topic, I have a suggestion: Watch to school board President Dana Tom, the board was only informed about the Churchill crossing around the the settlement agreement earlier this week, almost two months after it time high school students head was signed and only after the Weekly began asking questions. In fact, home in the afternoon. I have done the only reason the public or school board is finding out about these this several times. On the Palo deficiencies is that the family was brave enough to provide the report Alto High School side of Churchill to the Weekly. Street, there is not enough room for So much for using this case to send a strong message that the culture bicycles and pedestrians between and practices portrayed in the report were unacceptable, not in keep- the tracks and Alma. Sometimes ing with the district’s values and aspirations, and that with help from kids are squeezed when they be- the Department of Education we are committed to fully reforming our come trapped by the closing of the practices. gates as a high-speed Caltrain ap- The school district is doing plenty of good things in the area of bully- proaches. ing prevention and education, and coincidentally the school board will Of course, they know this and try hear an update on the task of developing required bullying prevention to carefully gauge how much room policies at its meeting next Tuesday. there is before crossing the tracks. But the district should be judged on how well complaints are handled For cars, there is an “escape-cycle” and resolved. On that front there is much work to be done. programmed into the stoplight sequence that allows cars on the Page 12ÊUÊÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊn]ÊÓä£ÎÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V Check out Town Square! 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On Deadline Redefining ‘Silicon Valley’ — it’s doing great in most areas despite some big gaps by Jay Thorwaldson generally. ing a regional economy that is being created that Russ Hancock, president and CEO of Joint ilicon Valley — Besides the Good News about job and eco- I think is symbolized by this chart of the trans- Venture Silicon Valley, dug into some of the however one de- nomic growth, the leaders slipped in two im- portation patterns,” Carson said. detail of the Index, laden with charts, facts, sta- Sfines it — is doing portant announcements: (1) that as of about 10 Every workday, the chart shows, 41,919 per- tistics, trends. just great, thank you, a.m. Tuesday the entire Index went live online sons travel to San Mateo County and 13,503 to A relative handful of journalists at the brief- except for some deeply (at www.siliconvalleyindex.org), and (2) that the San Francisco. At the same time, 55,044 per- ing asked questions about the decline of venture worrisome gaps. U.S. Patent Office will soon be opening an office sons travel out of San Mateo County to Santa capital investments in some areas and even a The Valley and broad- in the Valley, reflecting the richness of patent Clara County while 75,426 travel to and from new way of raising funds, called “crowd fund- er region is leading the activity in the area and years of lobbying and San Francisco. In return, 41,430 San Franciscans ing.” That is a method of raising funds via the state and nation in job encouragement by local leaders. travel to San Mateo County and 21,644 to Santa Internet, using systems such as JumpStarter or growth, inventiveness, But the big headline out of the briefing was Clara County. GoFundMe online to get people to send money investment, creation of that Silicon Valley — always a bit befuddling to Combined, that is a stunning economic tidal for ideas or special personal situations. new businesses, and it define — is changing rapidly, becoming more flow, more person miles traveled in one day than “It’s impressive. It’s very impressive. Some continues to be a great place overall, according regional to the point that the mayor of San Fran- in most of the great migrations of history in a might even call it cause for euphoria,” Hancock to a new report out this week. cisco even proclaimed recently that his city was century. said of the economic and jobs data. But there are exceptions. Lower-income fami- fast becoming the “capital of Silicon Valley.” “It’s the regional dynamics that are being cre- Of the 92,000 new jobs in the Bay Area, lies are growing in number faster than better-off Say what? San Francisco isn’t even in a val- ated of this place,” Carson continued, noting that 42,000 were generated by Silicon Valley, he families, the “middle class” continues to shrink, ley. inter-city battles over the location of sports teams said, using the old definition of the South Bay the transportation system is a tangled and con- “We now have two major metropolitan areas ... make virtually no difference in the regional and Peninsula valley. fusing mess, and the Valley faces renewed chal- that are basically at war over the identity of Sili- framework or economy. “But that definition is up for grabs,” he noted. lenges from other areas that want slices of Sili- con Valley,” Emmett D. Carson, CEO and presi- “Think about the oddness of a report that has The region produced about 92,000 new jobs, con Valley’s economic pie. dent of the Silicon Valley Community Founda- just been released from the Brookings Institu- the most since the 129,000 jobs created at the That is the core message of a major annual tion, said of San Jose and San Francisco. tion that says Silicon Valley is number one in peak of the dot.com boom. San Francisco gener- conference being held today (Friday, Feb. 8) in So the Special Analysis “focuses on regional- patents but San Francisco is number two. It is one ated about 18,000 jobs and the East Bay, includ- San Jose, the self-proclaimed and historic “capi- ism” and an emerging new definition of Silicon regional community. ing Oakland, generated more than 20,000 jobs. tal” of Silicon Valley (notwithstanding Palo Valley. “And we are seeing it happen right before Great news for those who got them. But, Alto’s perception of being the Valley’s heart and “One of the things I get asked the most about us.” Hancock cautioned, the number of persons us- genesis). is, ‘What is Silicon Valley?,’ ‘Where is it?,’ Then he got to the meat: ing food stamps increased and middle-income The conference is the presentation of a com- ‘What are its geographic boundaries?’” Carson “That’s why we’ve got to figure out regional- “middle class” families — once the bulwark of prehensive report, the “Index of Silicon Valley,” said, highlighting “the most telling picture” (on ism. the economy — shrank, continuing a trend, lost by two major entities: Joint Venture Silicon Val- page 53 of the Index) of how people commute “That’s why we have to understand that we between “stratospherically” rich individuals and ley and the Silicon Valley Community Founda- between the major areas. can’t continue to have 27 separate transportation a growing lower-income group. tion. Historically, Silicon Valley was initially de- systems that are so ineffective that our major Fascinating reading, free at www.siliconval- Leaders of the two sponsoring organizations, fined as essentially Santa Clara County. Then it corporations are creating Google buses that run leyindex.com. N flanked by consultants who helped put together spilled into San Mateo County, and encompassed from San Francisco down to Google. If you’re on Former Weekly Editor Jay Thorwaldson the Index, unveiled the 77-page report, which in- Scotts Valley and Fremont. Most of the “Silicon one of those lines that has one of those Google can be emailed at jthorwaldson@paweekly. cludes a “Special Analysis” of the valley trends. Valley” data in the Index covers that region, with buses your housing price is worth more because com with a copy to [email protected]. He also The document is condensed, heavy with data San Francisco data separate. the public transportation system is antiquated in writes blogs posted on the Weekly’s commu- about what happened in 2012 not just in econom- “Five years ago that was not the case; 10 years terms of its logic for serving this regional real- nity website, www.PaloAltoOnline.com (below ics but in health, the environment, education and ago that was not the case. But today we are see- ity.” Town Square). Streetwise Do you think there is a speeding problem in the city? Asked on Emerson Street and Alma Street. Photos and interviews by Rebecca Duran.
Suzanne West Shirley Stewart Drew Wittman Marian Seah Sabrina Chen Retired Retired Stay-at-home father Psychologist Musician Alma Street Emerson Street Rinconada Avenue University Avenue Higgins Place “I think it’s not just speeding, it’s a “No, I don’t feel it’s that much of a “I think it’s more of a failure to stop “It can be, especially during school “I think the city has pretty good con- disregard for the traffic laws. Gener- problem.” at a sign, or confusion. There’s been hours. They don’t see children walking trol over it. Most of the time it is quite ally, people don’t act until something stopping when there’s not a sign and or riding their bikes.” civilized. It’s more individual than a happens.” people going when there is one.” general problem.”
ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊn]ÊÓä£ÎÊU Page 13 Virginia (Jinny) Rowell Coolidge On Friday afternoon, January 18, 2013, Virginia Family members who died prior to Virginia’s pass- Rowell Coolidge (Jinny) died peacefully in her sleep. ing were her mother, Gertrude Mercer Rowell and For the past several years, Virginia (Mrs. Joseph Barlow her father, Major General Frank Wheaton Rowell, a Coolidge) was a resident of The Terraces, also known as baby brother deceased at 18 months, her two sisters, Pilgrim Haven, in Los Altos, California. She was born Gertrude and Catherine, Catherine’s two sons, Doug- Transitions Births, marriages and deaths on July 3, 1915 and died at the age of 97. las and Patrick Hearn, and Virginia’s brother Frederick Memorial Service for Virginia R. Coolidge will be Mercer Rowell. Her first husband, Colonel Charles Ed- held at: 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Christ ward Brown died in 1982 and third husband, Colonel Lawrence Viariseo part of the Episcopal Church, 1040 Border Road, Los Altos, CA Joseph Barlow Coolidge, died in 1988. Lawrence Viariseo, who survived Palo Alto Virginia was the fourth of five children born to her Virginia was an interesting human being with many a fall off a 100-foot Sierra cliff, tri- Weekly’s mother, Gertrude Mercer Rowell, and father, Major talents, for art, writing and flower arranging. She also umphed over bladder cancer and be- sponsorship General Frank Wheaton Row- designed and created crewel em- came an avid bicyclist despite being of the art- ell. As part of a military family, broidery for priest’s robes at Holy paralyzed, died Jan. 30 of cancer. ist’s corner she lived on many Army posts Trinity Church in Menlo Park, Viariseo was featured in an Aug. at the Palo both in the United States and California. She volunteered over 4, 2012, Palo Alto Weekly story Alto Festi- in Panama. At the age of 25, an extended period of time at the about his journey, in which he talk- val of the Virginia moved to Palo Alto, Veterans Hospital in Palo Alto. ed about his accident and struggles Arts in Au- California with her then retired Most of the years while being a and his triumphs, and his goal to gust 2012. father and mother, and daughter single mother raising children, ride 100 miles to raise money for Viariseo Virginia Dumont Brown. She she worked to support them. She cancer research last September in broke his back and was paralyzed later remarried and gave birth worked for several years at Stan- the Canary Foundation Challenge. from the waist down after falling to a son, John Frederick Ballard. ford University as secretary to He did not get to make the ride, off a 100-foot cliff near Lake Tahoe She is survived by John’s father, the Dean of Men, and later, for having been diagnosed with a me- while skiing. He was just 21 years Walter John Ballard. In 1964, she a number of years, as the school tastasizing cancer shortly before old. Despite his paralysis, he built married retired Colonel Joseph secretary at Green Gables El- the event, according to a friend. But up his body and found he could Barlow Coolidge, became step ementary School in Palo Alto. Viariseo fought the cancer with the control the quadriceps in his upper mother to Judy Barlow Coolidge Virginia traveled by bus to her same aplomb as he had for all of thighs and one knee. To cycle, he and lived in Santa Clara, Califor- job at Stanford University which his other challenges. And he died shifted his upper-body muscles to nia. They later traveled to Peter- meant a good deal of walking. shortly after telling his mother that move his hips and propel the ped- borough, New Hampshire where Saturdays were spent doing the he would be alright, a friend said. als; plastic braces supported his they lived for two years, before returning to settle in wash and on Sundays. after attending church and cook- His niece, Megan Cox, told the paralyzed legs. Saratoga, California where they lived until shortly after ing dinner, Virginia sometimes surprised and pleased Canary Foundation that he was al- “I didn’t accept my disability on Colonel Coolidge’s death. her children by making fudge. Christmas was simple, ways grateful to Stanford University my doctors’ terms. I accepted it on Virginia is survived by her daughter Jinny and her filled with love and beautiful memories, not of material Medical Center for the care they had my own terms. Doctors can’t tell two children, five grandchildren and one great grand- things but sweet memories to last a lifetime. All of her provided. you who you are going to be. They son; her son John and his wife Ruth and their children life, she shared her wisdom in a quiet and unforgettable “As you may remember, my uncle can’t measure your heart,” he told and grandchildren; her step-daughter Judy and her ways and for all this, we her children and grandchil- was a paraplegic who had beat stage the Weekly last August. children and grandchildren. She is also survived by her dren, are grateful. We’ve received treasures to be sure, 4 bladder cancer once before. The Viariseo was a Palo Alto native sister Gertrude Rowell Dressler’s children, grandchil- not the least of which was Virginia’s story-telling. We doctors at Stanford he felt had saved and graduate of Cubberley High dren and great grandchildren and her sister Catherine will miss her but her gifts live on in our hearts. his life. It meant the world to him School. During his interview, he Rowell Doxey’s grandchildren. to be entering into the challenge in PAID OBITUARY summed up his life’s philosophy: 2012 to give back to those doctors,” “I just know how lucky I am,” he she said in a statement the founda- said. tion released. He is survived by his mother, Ali- Viariseo, 54, was a well-known cia Boyd; sisters, Janice Viariseo- fixture for many years at Peet’s Cof- Bothwell and Deborah Costella, Sara Virginia (Sally) Stepp McLeod fee and Tea on Homer Avenue. He and step-brother, Kirk Boyd; niece, December 17, 1918 – January 6, 2013 would frequently ride his bicycle or Megan Cox; and his longtime com- wheel his wheelchair down to the panion, Aviva Rochester. Sally died on January 6, 2013 at the age of 94. family and community. This included PTA, coffee shop. A memorial service will be held Girl & Boy Scouts, Retarded Children’s Guild, An accomplished artist, he paint- Saturday, Feb. 9, at 3 p.m. at the She was born Dec. 17, 1918, in Glenshaw, Children’s Health Council, Palo Alto Garden ed a pastel portrait of the late Apple Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell PA, and soon after moved with her family to Club, Gamble Garden, Iris Society, Avenidas co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs as Road, Palo Alto. Southern California. She grew up in Whittier, (where she organized kitchen tours), and Com- CA, and was the first female to run as presi- mittee for Art at Stanford. Sally was awarded a dent of her high school. Throughout her life lifetime membership in AAUW and Palo Alto she remained close to her high school friends Historical Society. She was known for her gar- Edward Tatsuo Masuda Ken Stoney and Bill Ford. She den expertise, love of animals, Edward Tatsuo Masuda, resident was active in Jobs Daughters and and her family. While living at was a debutant. Above all, she Channing House, she was ac- of Mountain View, CA, passed away enjoyed life-long learning – at- tively involved in decorating peacefully on January 30, 2013. He was tending Mills College where she the house Christmas tree. Sally born April 19, 1942 in Newcastle, pursued her equestrian interests; loved opportunities to celebrate! CA and graduated from Placer Union USC where she affiliated with She remained an active life-long High School, Sierra College, and re- Kappa Delta Sorority. Through learner taking numerous ex- ceived a degree in industrial design her brother, she met the love of tension classes in horticulture from San Jose State University. He start- her life, Dunc (Duncan), and among other interests. ed his career at Spectra Physics where transferred as a senior to gradu- Sally was preceded in death by he helped design the first cash register ate from Stanford University in Duncan. She is survived by her scanner, which is currently displayed Psychology. After graduation, two children: Janyne Slabaugh at the Smithsonian, and continued his career at various start-up she entered UC graduate school (Darrell) of Clinton, WA; Bruce of nursing. McLeod (Nancy) of W. Rich- companies. His favorite past-times were fishing and target shoot- WWII intervened and she married her col- land, WA; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grand- ing with his friends. lege sweetheart, Dunc on January 7,1943. Dur- children. He is survived by his loving wife, Terrie Masuda; daughters ing WWII, they moved to the Eastern Sea Front Sally is best remembered by her cheerful car- Mari and Misa Masuda; sisters Yuki (Aki, deceased) Tsujimoto while Dunc was in the Navy. Later the couple ing manner and advice to her family and friends and Emi (Wilfred, deceased) Fukushima; brother Gene (Patti, returned to Palo Alto as Dunc pursued his law to live life without using the phrase ‘if only’. deceased) Masuda; and many nieces and nephews. He was pre- degree, and joined legal practice with his fa- A celebration of her life will be held at Chan- ceded in death by his parents Kiyoto and Haruko Masuda, and ther in San Francisco. As a couple, Dunc and ning House, 850 Webster St., Palo Alto on brother Ken (Teruko) Masuda. Sally were active in a Las Casadas (a local dance Sunday, February 17, 1-3pm. The family ap- Ed was always there for his family and friends and they will group), First United First Methodist Church of preciates the ongoing care from the Channing greatly miss his generosity and selfless spirit. Palo Alto, and enjoyed travel to their homes in House Skilled Nursing Center, as well as Path- A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 Kauai and Fallen Leaf Lake. ways Hospice, and the ministry of First United Sally enjoyed a lifetime commitment to her Methodist Church of Palo Alto. at 2pm at the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, 2751 Louis Road, Palo Alto. PAID OBITUARY PAID OBITUARY
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City, she and her husband Joseph Vehicle tow ...... 2 Vehicle accident/non-injury ...... 3 Drunk in public ...... 1 3500 block El Camino Real, 2/2, 2:02 McDonough had lived in Palo Alto Alcohol or drug related Vehicle tow ...... 1 Drunken driving...... 2 p.m.; battery/simple. since 1962. She was preceded in Drunk in public ...... 6 Alcohol or drug related Miscellaneous 100 block El Camino Real, 2/3, 9:24 p.m.; death by her husband of 61 years in Drunken driving...... 4 Drug activity ...... 2 Disturbance ...... 3 battery/simple. 2010. They had known each other Possession of drugs ...... 1 Drug registrant ...... 1 Found property...... 1 800 block San Antonio Road, 2/3, 7 a.m.; since they were 3 years old. Possession of paraphernalia...... 1 Drunken driving...... 1 Hang up ...... 1 battery/simple. She attended the College of New Under influence of drugs ...... 1 Possession of drugs ...... 1 Juvenile problem...... 3 200 blk Forest Avenue, 2/5, 1:59 p.m.; Rochelle (CNR), received a master’s Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Lost property ...... 1 battery/simple. degree at Fordham University, and Found property...... 3 Evading peace officer ...... 1 Medical aid ...... 5 earned her doctorate in psychology Indecent exposure ...... 1 Found property...... 1 Outside assistance ...... 3 Menlo Park at Michigan State University. CNR Lost property ...... 1 Indecent exposure ...... 1 Public works call...... 1 Unlisted block Willow Road/Bayfront Misc. penal code violation ...... 1 Info. case ...... 1 Suspicious circumstances ...... 5 Expressway, 2/2, 10:23 a.m.; battery on awarded her a scholarship during Missing person ...... 1 Juvenile problem...... 2 Suspicious person ...... 3 peace officer/resisting arrest. the Great Depression, allowing her Other/misc...... 1 Meet citizen ...... 1 Unlisted block Ringwood pedestrian to pursue a career in psychology. Outside assistance ...... 3 Missing person ...... 1 VIOLENT CRIMES bridge, 2/4, 7:06 p.m.; strong-arm robbery A clinical psychologist, she Prowler ...... 1 Outside assistance ...... 1 Palo Alto 100 block Newbridge Street, 2/5, 2:52 worked for San Mateo County for Psychiatric subject ...... 2 Psychiatric hold ...... 2 300 block University Avenue, 1/31, 1:58 p.m.; spousal abuse. more than two decades. For 12 years, Suspicious circumstances ...... 1 Resisting arrest...... 1 a.m.; battery/simple. she directed the forensic unit of San Vandalism ...... 3 Suspicious circumstances ...... 1 Mateo County’s Mental Health Di- Warrant/other agency...... 9 Trespassing ...... 1 vision. Her psychology research was Welfare check ...... 1 Vandalism ...... 1 PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL published in numerous articles and Warrant arrest...... 6 CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE BROADCAST Menlo Park book chapters. After retiring from LIVE ON KZSU, FM 90.1 CABLECAST LIVE ON Jan. 31 - Feb. 6 Atherton the County, she took up writing es- GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 26 says and short stories, publishing Violence related Jan. 31 - Feb. 6 Theft related ******************************************** locally and nationally. She enjoyed Battery ...... 1 Domestic violence ...... 1 Petty theft ...... 3 THIS IS A SUMMARY OF COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS. THE AGENDA babysitting for her granddaughter Strong-arm robbery ...... 1 Vehicle related Carrie. She and her husband trav- WITH COMPLETE TITLES INCLUDING LEGAL DOCUMENTATION Theft related Auto theft ...... 1 CAN BE VIEWED AT THE BELOW WEBPAGE: eled extensively, and loved to take Petty theft ...... 4 Hit and run ...... 1 http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/knowzone/agendas/council.asp Carrie along with them. Residential burglaries ...... 3 Parking/driving violation ...... 2 She is survived by her daughter, Susan McDonough (Warren Mar); (TENTATIVE) AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING – COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 11, 2013 - 5:30 PM and her granddaughter, Caroline NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING Mar (Sandy Metivier). CLOSED SESSION. of the Palo Alto 1. Settlement of Claim Planning & Transportation Commission SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 2. Proclamation in Support of Protect Our Children Gun Buy-Back 3. Appointment of one Commissioner to the Planning and Please be advised the Planning and Transportation Commission Transportation Commission for an unexpired term ending on July (P&TC) shall conduct a public meeting at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, 31, 2014 February 13, 2013 in the Council Chambers, Ground Floor, Civic 4. Appointment of two Commissioners to the Parks and Recreation Center, Palo Alto, California. Any interested persons may appear Commission for two terms ending on December 31, 2015 and be heard on these items. 5. Appointment of one Commissioner to the Public Art Commission for an unexpired term ending on April 30, 2015 Pulse Staff reports for agendized items are available via the City’s main STUDY SESSION A weekly compendium website at www.cityofpaloalto.org and also at the Planning Division 6. Study Session: on the Palo Alto Green Program Redesign Options Front Desk, 5th Floor, City Hall, after 2:00 PM on the Friday preceding 7. Study Session: VTA Lot (Page Mill/El Camino) Development of vital statistics the meeting date. Copies will be made available at the Development Prescreening (PLNG) Center should City Hall be closed on the 9/80 Friday. CONSENT CALENDAR 8. Utilities Advisory Commission Recommendation to Extend the POLICE CALLS Unfinished Business. Demand Response Pilot Program for Large Commercial Electric Palo Alto Customers for Three Years Jan. 31 - Feb. 6 Public Hearing 9. Approval of Funding for Oracle Contract Violence related 10. Adoption of a BAO in the Amount of $67,000 and Approval of a Battery ...... 6 Contract with Naturescapes in the Amount of $389,525 For The Family violence ...... 1 1. Recommendation of a Draft Ordinance to Rezone all CD-C and Ventura Community Center and Park Renovation (3990 Ventura Suicide ...... 1 CD-S zoned properties fronting Emerson Street on the 600 block Court) Project PE-10002 Theft related to add the Ground Floor Combining District. This item will be 11. Submittal of Mitchell Park Library and Community Center Bi- Commercial burglaries ...... 2 heard on the February 27, 2013 meeting of the Planning & Monthly Construction Contract Report Credit card forgery ...... 1 Transportation Commission. 12 Consideration of Review Process for Edgewood Plaza Grand theft ...... 4 Petty theft ...... 3 New Business. 13. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract C09127499 with Residential burglaries ...... 1 AssetWorks, lnc. in the Amount of $63,805 for Software Vehicle related Public Hearing Implementation and Support Services; Training; and Annual Abandoned auto...... 1 License and Software Maintenance for a Term of Five Years Bicycle theft ...... 2 2. 1875 Embarcadero Road (Palo Alto Golf Course): Community for the City’s FleetFocus and FuelFocus Fleet Transaction Driving w/suspended license ...... 1 Scoping meeting regarding the scope and content of the Draft Management Systems Hit and run ...... 4 EIR’s environmental analysis for the Palo Alto Municipal Golf 14. Adoption of a Budget Amendment Ordinance and Approval of a Course Renovation and Baylands Athletic Center Expansion Contract with TBWB Strategies in a Total Amount Not to exceed Project. Request for Study Session review of preliminary plans $95,000 for Educational Outreach Services Related to a Potential for the golf course renovation. Zone District: PF(D). 2014 Infrastructure Finance Measure. ACTION ITEMS Visit 3. 567-595 Maybell Avenue [12PLN-00453]: Request by Candice 15. Public Hearing: Review of Potential Options for Downtown Gonzalez on behalf of Palo Alto Housing Corporation for initiation Visioning and 27 University Avenue Site Planning (Staff Requests of a new Planned Community zone district to allow the develop- by Council Motion That This Agenda Item be Continued to March Lasting ment of 15 single family residences and a 60 unit multifamily 11, 2013) affordable rental project for seniors on parcels having a combined 16. Appeal of ABAG Housing Allocations Memories area of 107,392 square feet and currently zoned R-2 and RM-15. 17. Approval of Project Proposals for the One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) Program An online directory Questions. For any questions regarding the above items, please contact the 18. Management of City Council Meetings and Recommendations for of obituaries and Planning Department at (650) 329-2441. The files relating to these items are Revisions to the City Council’s Protocols and Procedures available for inspection weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. remembrances. This public meeting is televised live on Government Access Channel 26. STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS Search obituaries, The Policy and Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 12, ADA. The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against individuals with 2013 at 7:00 PM to discuss: 1) Definition of Council Liaison Role, 2) submit a memorial, disabilities. To request accommodations to access City facilities, services Auditors Office Quarterly Report as of 12/31/12 and Revised Workplan, share a photo. or programs, to participate at public meetings, or to learn more about the and 3) Discussion and Review of the Legislative Action Program Manual City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and the 2013 Federal and State Legislative Priorities. Go to: please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 650.329.2550 (voice) or by e-mailing [email protected]. The School/ City Committee will meet on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at PaloAltoOnline.com/ 8:30 AM at the PAUSD Offices to discuss:1) Review of Recent Meetings, obituaries *** 2) Budget Updates, 3) Relationship with Foreign Cities, and 4) 2013 City Curtis Williams, Director of Planning and Community Environment School Agendas
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IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO PROTECT YOURSELF
by Rebecca Wallace | photos by André Zandona
It was a terrifying way to start the new year. Feeling wiped out and congested, IMenlo Park resident Candace Peterson took to her bed, wondering if she had a cold or the flu. A few days later, when she woke up she couldn’t breathe. An ambulance took her to the hospital, where she was definitively diagnosed with the flu — and then with viral pneu- monia. She also learned that her home thermometer was broken: It had read 99 degrees, but the doctors told her she was running a fever of 103.9 when she was brought in. After five days in the hospital and two weeks out of work, Peterson is back in the office. But it hasn’t been easy. “It was horrible,” she said. “All your energy is drained.” Peterson’s story is an unusually dramatic one, and it also reflects something unusual about this season’s flu: It started early. Influenza tends to begin hitting hard in February, but this year it came to town around the start of January in many states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Stories hit the media; readers got worried; and the demand for flu shots went up. While the flu season seems to have peaked in other parts of the country, reported activity is still high in California. “It’s definitely here,” said pediatrician Ross DeHovitz of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. The exact number of flu cases in Santa Clara County is impossible to come by. Many people with the flu stay home and recover without ever seeing a doctor, and not every sick person gets tested for the flu. But several indicators are up. All the hospitals in the county have been reporting about 20 to 30 percent more people than usual coming into their emergency rooms, many with flu or flu-like symptoms, county health officer Marty Fenstersheib said.
Margot Hyun grins and bears it as she gets a flu shot from certified medical assistant Thao Nguyen during a drop-in flu clinic at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
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Signs advertising flu shots are still up at many local spots, including the Walgreens pharmacy in Palo Alto’s Midtown neighborhood.
“That’s to be expected in the winter,” he said, but added: “We know that this is a bit more than last year. ... We’ve had some reports of severe Officials cases.” Inspirations At press time, four cases of severe influenza and is a resource for ongoing religious services two flu-related deaths had been reported in Santa emphasize and special events. To inquire about or to reserve space in Clara County so far this season in people under Inspirations, please contact Blanca Yoc 65. The county typically receives reports of severe that the cases in only the under-65 set but did also report at 223-6596 or email [email protected] the flu-related death of a 98-year-old woman a vaccine few weeks ago. “It was our first death, so we chose to report it to cannot bring more awareness,” Fenstersheib said. Statewide, nine influenza-related deaths in give people people under 65 had been reported this season as of Jan. 26, none in the Bay Area, according to the flu. the most recent report from the California De- T BA S Y partment of Public Health Influenza Surveillance Program. The collaborative effort includes the E
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Those nine people were all adults; no pediatric O P E R flu-related deaths have yet been reported in Cali- fornia this season. Nationwide, the CDC has reported 45 pediat- Flu vaccine at the Palo ric deaths related to flu this season. In the U.S. Alto Medical Foundation. population as a whole (at least as reflected in the CDC’s 122-city reporting system), 9.4 percent of deaths in the country for the week ending Jan. 26 were due to pneumonia and influenza. That’s above the CDC’s “epidemic” threshold but down The current from the previous week’s 9.8 percent. Officials say these numbers pale in comparison season to the pandemic of 2009, when H1N1, a new strain of influenza, hit. The CDC estimated that H1N1 appears to be caused “between about 8,870 and 18,300” deaths from April 2009 through April 2010 across the somewhere country, with perhaps hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations. That season, 282 flu-related deaths were report- in between a ed in children in the U.S., according to the CDC. Last year’s number was 34. pandemic and The current season appears to be somewhere in between a pandemic and the past two flu sea- the past two sons, which were notably mild. CDC doctor Lyn Finelli settled on the word “severe” in a recent flu seasons, press release. And it’s been an especially severe season for which were seniors, she wrote. More than half of the people reportedly hospitalized for the flu this season have been ages 65 or older. notably mild. Regardless of how the numbers turn out, doc- tors still advise most people ages 6 months and up to get vaccinated against the flu if they haven’t already. “Because you can have a late flu season even
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Highway 101/Adobe Pedestrian Bicycle Overpass n her Stanford Medical Center Project: Request by Palo Alto Public Works Engineer- office, Yvonne Maldonado was ing for a Study Session on the proposed project and to I matter-of-fact as she pulled up CDC charts and maps on her com- provide input on the preliminary design and environ- puter, clicking through statistics on mental impacts for a new pedestrian/bicycle crossing hospitalizations, positive influenza at Adobe Creek over Highway 101. tests and general ILI (Influenza- Like Illness) activity across the country. She had been asked about California Avenue Transit Hub Corridor Streetscape the flu more than a few times al- Improvements Project: Request by Transporta- ready. tion Division, on behalf of the City of Palo Alto for a Maldonado, chief of pediatric Study Session review by the Architectural Review infectious diseases, is also deeply immersed in monitoring ILI activ- Board for Streetscape improvements along California ity on the Stanford campus. She Avenue between El Camino Real and the California sees flu-test results from the main Many people who don’t like needles opt to get the flu shot with a new, Avenue-Park Blvd Plaza including: Community identity hospital, the children’s hospital, the smaller needle. markers; new sidewalks and bulbouts; sidewalk and student health center on campus and pavement treatments; crosswalk improvements; trees satellite facilities. ally didn’t end,” she said. By the said. “Over 50 to 60 percent of tests are time H1N1 started to taper off, a The predominant strain this sea- and planting palettes; streetscape elements including negative for the flu,” she said. furniture such as benches and seatwalls; newspaper new flu season began. “When you son is H3N2, a common one. When Maldonado said it’s too early to have a new strain, that disrupts ev- asked how it differs from other racks; trash receptacles; bicycle racks; decorative bol- give a definitive answer on how erything,” she said. “It was an odd strains, Maldonado said that it may lards; drinking fountains; street lights and pedestrian serious the current flu season will year.” cause some more hospitalizations turn out but said it’s unlikely to be Influenza comes in two major but adds that flu symptoms are scale lighting and enhanced bicycle parking; and im- a match for 2009. She pointed to a provements to the Park Blvd Plaza. Zone District: CC forms, A and B, with A being more pretty much the same across strains: CDC chart marked “Laboratory- serious and more common, Mal- “Flu is flu.” (2)(R)(P). Confirmed Influenza Hospitaliza- donado said. In turn, A is sorted into The important distinction to re- tions. The H1N1 year stands out as combinations of H and N types. Ev- member, she added, is the difference Amy French a big spike. ery year there are different strains between the flu and a simple head Chief Planning Official “That year we had the disease and mutations, “which is why every cold. Influenza is not just a cough, in late April. That (flu) season re- year we need a new vaccine,” she and it’s not just the sniffles. With
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allergies or a history of Guillain- flu before the body has built up suf- severity of the illness if given within Barre Syndrome — or who have had ficient protection. the first 48 hours. a bad reaction to a flu vaccine in the Because the flu has gotten press And, of course, there’s Public past — should consult their doctors, recently, DeHovitz said he’s seen Health 101: Wash your hands fre- according to the CDC. “definite interest” in vaccines from quently. Flu viruses like to pass Of course, not everyone chooses patients who didn’t get vaccinated from person to person through to get vaccinated, but the CDC says last fall. Some vaccine vendors in coughs and sneezes, and they are it’s especially important for people the U.S. have had shortages because also fond of passing via touch. We who are at high risk for developing of the late demand, but this doesn’t shake hands; we pick things up; we complications from the flu. That seem to be endemic. grasp doorknobs; and we all touch includes seniors, pregnant women, Santa Clara County seems to have our faces, even if we think we don’t, kids under 5 and people with medi- experienced only occasional brief Fenstersheib said. cal conditions including asthma, shortages, Fenstersheib said. For ex- “We could probably decrease a heart disease and weakened im- ample, a drugstore might be out of lot of this with a lot of hand-wash- mune systems. Since children under vaccine one day and then get a new ing,” he said. “It’s just so easy and it 6 months can’t get vaccinated, it’s shipment the next. The Palo Alto doesn’t hurt anything.” N also key for all the people around Medical Foundation reported on them to get a flu shot or the flu Jan. 16 that it was not able to sched- Info: Updates on the flu season from mist. ule new flu-vaccine appointments the national Centers for Disease Officials emphasize that the vac- — but by the following week it Control and Prevention are available cine cannot give people the flu. The had received more vaccine and was at www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluviewin- unfortunate sorts who come down scheduling appointments again. teractive.htm. Reports from the Cali- with the flu right after getting a For people who choose not to fornia Department of Public Health shot either have a non-flu virus or get vaccinated (and indeed for ev- Influenza Surveillance Program are The Safeway in Palo Alto’s Midtown neighborhood adds a little have one of the strains not protected eryone), Fenstersheib dispenses his posted at www.cdph.ca.gov. enticement to its flu-shot sign. against in the vaccine — which is typical annual advice: If you’re sick, less likely but possible, the CDC stay home from school or work and About the cover: the flu, most people have a fever, flu, with a few caveats. People with reported. In addition, the vaccine keep it to yourself. If you think you Illustration by Shannon Corey. and headaches, sore throats, coughs fevers should wait until they get bet- takes two weeks to take effect, and really have the flu, see your doctor. and stuffy noses are also common. ter, and those who have severe egg it’s possible to come down with the Anti-flu medications can reduce the Kids sometimes have upset stom- achs. Pretty much everyone gets that hit-by-a-truck feeling. “I always tell people that flu is re- ally overwhelming; it’s not a cold. You get body aches, fever. You can’t get out of bed,” Maldonado said. “When you have the flu, it’s a sys- temic illness.” It’s a systemic illness that people would do well to avoid in the first place, Maldonado said. Every year, flu vaccines are ready by Septem- ber, and she advises making a yearly autumn routine of getting the shot or the nasal-mist version. At Packard Children’s Hospital, “we try to get all patients vaccinated before they go home,” she said.
hese days there are several op- tions for getting vaccinated. T There’s the trusty flu shot in the arm, with lower doses for chil- dren and higher doses available for seniors. People who are leery of needles can choose a smaller mi- Feeling Good Is croneedle. The high-dose vaccine, which contains four times the amount of antigen, was approved at the end of 2009 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for people ages 65 EVEN BETTER and older. “That’s because adults over 65 With Our Private Pay Short Term Care. tend to have a poorer response to the flu vaccine than younger adults,” Transitions in chemo therapy and surgical recoveries can be difficult. But with our staff (care and DeHovitz said. “When you give the higher-potency vaccine, you get supervision by our licensed nurses), experience, and assistance, your short-term stay is the best. If their antibody levels up to a more normal level. There are a number of you or a loved one would like help with medications, assistance as needed — even 24 hours a day— studies that are going on to see if we can do all of it. And your stay includes your own private room with comfortable bed, plasma TV, this is a better vaccine. ... Right now, the CDC says either one is an option luxurious bath, optional meals, as well as transportation for doctor’s appointments. For only $135 for seniors.” DeHovitz said the only side effect a day we offer the very best private pay care. Scheduling your stay is easy. Call 650.327.4333 he’s seen in the high-dose option is more arm soreness from the shot. A nasal-mist flu vaccine has also been around for a decade, available for healthy people ages 2 to 49 who are not pregnant. “We recommend both vaccines, but the downside of the flu mist is that because it’s a live (attenuated) virus, it can cause some nasal con- gestion,” DeHovitz said. 401 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 websterhousepaloalto.org Overall, physicians recommend that nearly everyone ages 6 months A non-denominational, not-for-profit community. License No. 435294364 COA #246 EPWH645-01EA 01 062212 and older get vaccinated against the ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊn]ÊÓä£ÎÊU Page 23 ArtsA weekly guide to music, & theater, art,Entertainment movies and more, edited by Rebecca Wallace Joni Kabana Lectures on the land
Now in its 20th year, Wallace Stegner series features authors on farming, coal mining and hiking trails by Rebecca Wallace
ne thing the speakers in this “It’s about training people in this new the media, and in 2008 was awarded a O year’s Wallace Stegner Lec- way to farm, to make it possible to grow “genius grant” by the John D. and Cath- tures series have in common food without chemicals, to be able to erine T. MacArthur Foundation. He is an unusual level of immersion in the have the maximum amount of nutrition- also helped First Lady Michelle Obama topics that fascinate them. al value. And the taste of the food is re- launch her “Let’s Move!” program com- In researching his book “Big Coal: ally important,” Allen told the Weekly. batting childhood obesity. The Dirty Secret Behind America’s “To do that, it’s all about the soil.” “You get top-down operators joining Energy Future,” journalist Jeff Goodell Growing Power runs on compost, a grassroots network, it becomes a very spent a month aboard a research ship made from recycled food, farm and powerful thing,” Allen said. and a week in an underground mine. brewery waste and coffee grounds, and Also in the lecture series is Jeff Good- Cheryl Strayed’s memoir “Wild: From worm castings that come from intensive ell, scheduled to speak on April 8. Be- Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail” composting in boxes. sides putting out “Big Coal” in 2006, he’s recalls her 1,100-mile solo hike on the As part of his good-food mission, Al- published several other books, including Pacific Crest Trail. len turns a particular eye on America’s “Sunnyvale: The Rise and Fall of a Sili- Will Allen wins the brass ring. His cities. He strives to bring healthful food con Valley Family,” his own memoir of recent book, “The Good Food Revolu- to urban areas where grocery stores and growing up here in the valley. tion: Growing Healthy Food, People and fresh produce are less common. That Most recently, he wrote “How to Cool Communities,” draws on his wisdom includes getting his farm’s food into the the Planet: Geoengineering and the Au- harvested from more than 50 years of Milwaukee school system — 50,000 dacious Quest to Fix Earth’s Climate.” farming. A former pro basketball player pounds of carrots in a school year, for That too came after a long time of living and son of a sharecropper, he’s a widely example. with his subject. traveled speaker and evangelist for ur- Allen spends about a quarter of his “I spent several years with some of the WongBarry ban agriculture who is happiest with his time traveling, some of it giving author world’s top climate modelers, as well as hands in the soil. talks like the one scheduled for Feb. 11 Cold War physicists, philosophers, poli- Home base is Growing Power, the 3-a- at the Mountain View Center for the ticians, and crackpot entrepreneurs, all cre farm and community food center in Performing Arts. His talk will kick off of whom are involved with the devel- From top left, the speakers for this year’s Milwaukee that Allen founded in 1993. this year’s Wallace Stegner Lectures opment of new technologies that might Wallace Stegner Lectures series are: Will It includes greenhouses, farm-animal series, which is organized by the Penin- someday be used to manipulate the Allen, Jeff Goodell, Cheryl Strayed and pens, an apiary, a rainwater-catchment sula Open Space District and focuses on earth’s climate to reduce the risks asso- Tim Egan. system and composting facilities. Farm- themes of conservation and nature. ciated with global warming,” Goodell ers, gardeners and various organizations “We just keep working at it, trying wrote on his website. come to the headquarters — and to other to transform people’s lives. Food is the His interviewees included Stephen centers as far afield as Georgia, Colo- most important thing in our lives,” Allen Salter, “a cranky but brilliant Scottish rado and New York — for schooling in said. “It’s the one thing that we all have chemical-free farming, composting and in common.” other skills. Allen has been profiled widely in (continued on next page)
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(continued from previous page) Series subscribers also get a “bo- nus” talk on March 18, by author engineer” who “has designed boats and journalist Tim Egan. His most that would spray billions of tiny recent book is “Short Nights of the droplets of seawater into the clouds Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and to brighten them, so they will reflect Immortal Photographs of Edward more sunlight away from the earth,” Curtis.” N Goodell wrote. A longtime contributing editor at Rolling Stone magazine, Goodell is What: The 20th annual Wallace also a commentator on environmen- Stegner Lectures series, tal issues. which focuses on issues of The next speaker in the lecture conservation, nature and land series is Cheryl Strayed, whose lat- est book, “Tiny Beautiful Things: Where: Mountain View Center Advice on Love and Life from Dear for the Performing Arts, 500 Sugar,” is a collection of straight- Castro St. talking advice columns that she’s When: Four speakers are written for TheRumpus.net. Her scheduled for 8 p.m. talks: Will memoir, “Wild,” recalls her life- Allen on Feb. 11, Jeff Goodell on changing Pacific Crest Trail hike April 8, Cheryl Strayed on May that she took in the wake of her 13 and Tim Egan (in an event for mother’s death and a divorce. Strayed subscribers only) on March 18. is scheduled to speak on May 13. The lectures honor the late Stan- Cost: Single tickets are $22 ford University English professor each, with season subscriptions Wallace Stegner, an active conser- available. vationist who worked with the Pen- Info: Go to openspacetrust.org/ insula Open Space District to estab- lectures or call 650-854-7696, lish the series. He died just before ext. 310. the lectures began in 1993.
Public Notice Vacancy on Board of Directors of Public Facilities Financing Corporation www.paphil.org Topic: Santa Clara Valley Water District Notice of Intention to Fill Vacancy on Board of Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 Directors of Public Facilities Financing Corporation.
Who: Glinka Overture to Ruslan The Santa Clara Valley Water District is the primary water resources agency for and Ludmilla Santa Clara County, California. It acts not only as the county’s water wholesaler, but also as its flood protection agency and steward for its streams and creeks, underground aquifers and district-built reservoirs. Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 2 Pianist Sandra Wright Shen What: The Board of Directors of the Santa Clara Valley Water District intends to fill a 8pm Saturday Cubberley Theatre vacant director position on the Public Facilities Financing Corporation (PFFC). 4000 Middlefield Rd February 16, 2013 Palo Alto, CA The PFFC is a nonprofit public benefit corporation whose primary purpose is to provide assistance to the Santa Clara Valley Water District in financing the acquisition, Tickets: $10/$17/$20 construction and improvement of public buildings, works and equipment for the Santa Pre-concert talk at 7:30pm (student / senior / general) at the door or online Clara Valley Water District, together with site development, landscaping, utilities, furnishings and appurtenant and related facilities. The PFFC directors serve as volunteers.
Duties of the PFFC director will be to perform any and all duties imposed by law, by the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, or by resolution of the Board of Directors of the Santa Clara Valley Water District. PFFC directors meet at such times and places as required to conduct Corporation business, usually from one to three times annually.
In order to be eligible for appointment, an interested party must reside within the County of Santa Clara and must continue to reside therein while serving on the PFFC. The Board is seeking interested candidates with experience and understanding of the financial market and the issuance of bonds. way By the When: Interested parties should notify the Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Santa oad Ba Clara Valley Water District in writing no later than 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 28, Br Presents y 2013, at 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California, 95118. Please submit a letter of interest which includes your name, contact numbers, residential address, occupation, CATS OLIVER summary of interest in the position, and qualifications and experience. APRIL 6 - 21 JULY 12 - 21 Information packets can be obtained online at www.valleywater.org or in person at CABARET GUYS AND DOLLS District Headquarters, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California. SEPTEMBER 13 - 29 NOVEMBER 8 - 17 12/2012_KT
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To be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2013, in the Palo Alto City Council Conference Room, 1st Floor, Civic Center, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Go to the Development Center at 285 Hamilton Avenue to review filed documents; contact Alicia Spotwood for infor- mation regarding business hours at 650-617-3168. Worth a Look
789 Josina Avenue [12PLN-00456] Request by Yi-Ran Photos Katie Cooney Wu for Single Family Review of a new two story residence. Zone District R-1. An MBA thesis brought Katie Cooney to Rwanda and Uganda; she was working on a thesis called Curtis Williams “Ecotourism Development.” But Director of Planning and Community Environment the two 2012 trips also yielded a photography project. A widely traveled Bay Area photographer who says she specializes in “trav- el, cowboy and documentary” im- ages, Cooney was drawn to docu- Palo Alto Unified School District menting some of the economic struggles in the countries. Notice is hereby Given that proposals will be received from Her new exhibition, “Rwanda, Pre- Qualified General Contractors by the Palo Alto Unified School District for bid package: Land of Reconciliation,” opens today, Feb. 8, at the Community Contract No. DES-13 Duveneck Elementary School - Mod- School of Music and Arts at 230 “Boys Home Kigali” is among the photos by Katie Cooney in a new ernization and New Construction San Antonio Circle in Mountain Peninsula exhibition called “Rwanda, Land of Reconciliation.” View. Cooney wrote in an artist’s DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: statement that she found Rwanda in dire need of more The 30-voice California Bach Society will perform tourism dollars; while many people come to see the “Die Familie Bach” at 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at All Saints’ Epis- Construction of (1) two story building, (2) single story buildings silverback mountain gorillas, they don’t stay long. Her copal Church, 555 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Tickets are and modernization of existing buildings: Work includes but is work includes photos taken in an orphanage for aban- $30. For more information, go to calbach.org or call not limited to demolition, abatement, excavation, site work, con- doned street boys, and images of rural Rwanda. Some 650-485-1097. crete, structural steel, framing, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, are mounted on wood, with branches woven around finishes etc. Bid documents contain the full description of the them for trim. CCRMA open house and concert work. The show will run through March 24 in the school’s Mohr Gallery. A reception is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Modern-day music meets modern-day concert hall on There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit at 02:30 Feb. 15, and the gallery is open weekdays from 9 a.m. Feb. 15 and 16, with an open house, winter concert and p.m. on February 12, 2013 at the Duveneck Elementary School, to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 to 3. For more, go to “tailgate party” for unusual DIY musical instruments, 705 Alester Ave, Palo Alto California, 94303 arts4all.org or call 650-917-6800. courtesy of CCRMA. Also known as Stanford’s Center for Computer Re- Bid Submission: Proposals must be received at the District Facilities Office Building D, by 10:00 a.m. on February 27, 2013. search in Music and Acoustics, CCRMA is a place for high-tech, uber-contemporary music study, including PREVAILING WAGE LAWS: The successful Bidder must com- Music computer music, psychoacoustics and recording technol- ply with all prevailing wage laws applicable to the Project, and California Bach Society ogy. People at CCRMA (pronounced “karma”) invent related requirements contained in the Contract Documents. their own musical instruments and create interactive Talk about relative rivalry: There were more than 75 sound art. There’s even a laptop orchestra. Palo Alto Unified School District will maintain a Labor Compli- musicians of note in J.S. Bach’s family. This month, The center invites the public to learn about its people ance Program (LCP) for the duration of this project. the California Bach Society explores the lesser-known and projects during an open house from noon to 5 p.m. branches of the family tree with a concert called “Die Feb. 15 in the lobby of Stanford’s new Bing Concert In bidding this project, the contractor warrants he/she is aware Familie Bach.” Hall. During that time period on Feb. 16, CCRMA folks and will follow the Public Works Chapter of the California Labor Eight composers in the Bach family are featured on will bring in some of their self-invented instruments for Code comprised of labor code sections 1720 - 1861. A copy of the program, which is divided into sections on “Fear & a “tailgate party.” the Districts LCP is available for review at 25 Churchill Avenue, Death” and “Joy & Life.” Four generations are repre- At 8 p.m. Feb. 15, center students, faculty and staff Building D, Palo Alto, CA 94306. sented, including two of J.S. Bach’s sons, Johann Chris- will present a computer-music concert called “Sonic toph Friedrich and Carl Philipp Emanuel, and cousin Bing” in the hall, using the center’s multi-channel 3D 1. A pre-job conference shall be conducted with the contrac- Johann Christoph. Choral director Magen Solomon said sound system. Another concert follows at 8 p.m. Feb. 16, tor or subcontractors to discuss federal and state labor law she aimed to choose a wide variety of styles and moods. with CCRMA’s Fernando Lopez-Lezcano curating live requirements applicable to the contract. 2. Project contractors and subcontracts shall maintain and fur- The pieces are for small groups of singers, from four computer music and fixed media to create an evening nish to the District, at a designated time, a certified copy of to eight. of soundscapes and electronic music. each payroll with a statement of compliance signed under J.S. makes an appearance as well, with his “Fürchte The events are free. For more information, go to penalty of perjury. dich nicht,” a motet for double chorus. music.stanford.edu. 3. The District shall review and, if appropriate, audit payroll re- cords to verify compliance with the Public Works Chapter of the Labor Code. 4. The District shall withhold contract payments if payroll records Opera are delinquent or inadequate. 5. The District shall withhold contract payments as described in ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ the LCP, including applicable penalties when the District and It’s been 30 years since opera’s most notorious mad Labor Commissioner establish that underpayment of other scene was presented at the Lucie Stern. This month, violations has occurred. West Bay Opera brings back Gaetano Donizetti’s “Lu- cia di Lammermoor,” a bloody, dagger-y opera about Bidders may examine Bidding Documents at Facilities Office, Building a woman forced to marry a man she doesn’t love. Not “D”. Bidders may purchase copies of Plans and Specifications at ARC to give away the plot, but murder and hallucinations Reprographics located at 1100 Industrial Rd. Unit 13, San ensue. Carlos, CA 94070. Phone: (650) 517-1895 The plot is based on a story by Sir Walter Scott; the All questions can be addressed to: opera is sung in Italian with English subtitles. Soprano Rochelle Bard, who recently played the four-part role Palo Alto Unified School District Olympia/Antonia/Giulietta/Stella in West Bay’s pro- 25 Churchill Avenue, Building D duction of “Les Contes d’Hoffmann,” is back as Lucia. Palo Alto, CA 94306-1099 Michel Singher conducts, and David Ostwald directs. Attn: Devyani Agate Four performances are scheduled at the Lucie Stern Phone: (650) 329-3927 Theatre at 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto: at 8 Fax: (650) 327-3588 Soprano Margaret Cohen, front, who grew up in Palo p.m. Feb. 15 and Feb. 23, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 17 and 24. Alto, sings in the California Bach Society with Palo Tickets are $40-$75, with group discounts available. Altan and alto Sara Tanke. Go to wbopera.org or call 650-424-9999.
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Oscar Nominated Short Films 2013: Animated (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) The 39 Steps (1935) (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) Aquarius Theatre: 12:30, 2:30 & 7 p.m. Moreover, Soderbergh’s handheld Stanford Theatre: Fri.-Sun. at 5:55 & 9:15 p.m. camera depicts scenes from multiple Oscar Nominated Short Films 2013: Live Action (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) A Good Day to Die Hard (R) (Not Reviewed) Aquarius Theatre: 4:30 & 9 p.m. points of view, gradually revealing Century 16: Wed. at 10 p.m.; Thu. at 11 a.m.; 1:30, 4:05, 7 & 9:55 p.m. Century 20: startling story information. Situa- Thu. at 12:30, 3, 5:30, 8:05 & 10:40 p.m. Parker (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 1:45 & 7:20 p.m. Century 20: 2:10 & 7:40 p.m. tions are not what they seem. Amour (PG-13) (((( “Side Effects” portrays con- Aquarius Theatre: 1:45, 4:45 & 7:45 p.m. Quartet (PG-13) ((( Century 20: Noon, 2:30, 4:55, 7:25 & 9:50 p.m. Guild Theatre: 1, 3:30, 6 & 8:30 p.m. temporary society as ruthlessly Argo (R) (((1/2 competitive, greedy and devoid of Century 20: 11:15 a.m.; 2, 4:45, 7:35 & 10:20 p.m. Palo Alto Square: 1:10, 4:10 & Side Effects (R) ((( 7:10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. also at 9:55 p.m. Century 16: 11 a.m.; noon, 1:40, 2:30, 4:20, 5, 7:20, 8:10 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: meaningful values. But as the plot 11:25 a.m.; 12:30, 1:55, 3, 4:35, 5:35, 7:10, 8:10, 9:45 & 10:45 p.m. unknots, the film itself feels empty Bullet to the Head (R) (1/2 Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 2, 4:40, 7:30 & 10:20 p.m. Century 20: 12:25, 2:55, 5:20, Silver Linings Playbook (R) (Not Reviewed) — an exercise in narrative gymnas- 7:50 & 10:15 p.m. Century 16: 12:10, 3:10, 6:20 & 9:20 p.m. Century 20: 11:15 a.m.; 2, 4:50, 7:35 & tics and a misogynist throwback to 10:25 p.m. Die Hard Marathon (R) (Not Reviewed) 1950s noir. Century 20: Wed. at 12:15 p.m. Stand Up Guys (R) (( Century 16: 11:10 a.m.; 1:50, 4:30, 7:10 & 10:10 p.m. Century 20: 11:55 a.m.; 2:15, Django Unchained (R) ((( 4:40, 7:05 & 9:30 p.m. Rated: R for sexuality, nudity, Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 3:50 & 8 p.m. Century 20: 11:10 a.m.; 2:50, 6:25 & 10 p.m. Warm Bodies (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) violence and language. 1 hour, 45 Gangster Squad (R) (1/2 Century 16: 11:10 a.m.; 12:10, 1:35, 2:35, 4, 5, 7:10, 8:20 & 10:05 p.m. Century 20: minutes. Century 20: 5 & 10:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m.; 12:40, 1:50, 3:05, 4:25, 5:30, 6:55, 8, 9:25 & 10:40 p.m. Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Zero Dark Thirty (R) ((1/2 Century 16: 11 a.m.; 4 & 9:40 p.m.; In 3D at 1:30 & 7 p.m. Century 20: 1 & 5:45 p.m.; — Susan Tavernetti Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 3:40 & 7:40 p.m. Century 20: 11:10 a.m.; 2:45, 6:40 & 10:10 In 3D at 3:20, 8:15 & 10:35 p.m. p.m. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13) ((( Identity Thief Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; In 3D at 3:30 & 7:30 p.m. Century 20: 11:05 a.m. & 6:15 p.m.; --1/2 In 3D at 2:40 & 9:50 p.m. ( Skip it (( Some redeeming qualities ((( A good bet (((( Outstanding (Century 16, Century 20) Long Identity Thief (R) ((1/2 known for stealing scenes, Melissa Century 16: 11 a.m.; noon, 1:50, 3, 4:40, 6:10, 7:40, 9:10 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: McCarthy adds to her jacket by 11:40 a.m.; 12:50, 2:25, 3:40, 5:05, 6:20, 7:45, 9:10 & 10:25 p.m. Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) taking on the title role of “Identity The Impossible (PG-13) ((( Century 20: 11:45 a.m.; 2:25 & 7:50 p.m. Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View Thief.” Seth Gordon’s action-com- (800-326-3264) edy follow-up to “Horrible Bosses” The Lady Vanishes (1938) (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) proves far from perfect but ultimate- Stanford Theatre: Fri.-Sun. at 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 4:10 p.m. Century 20 Downtown: 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City ly difficult to resist, thanks to Mc- Les Miserables (2012) (PG-13) ((( (800-326-3264) Century 16: 12:20, 4:10 & 7:50 p.m. Century 20: 11:20 a.m.; 3:10, 6:35 & 10:05 p.m. Carthy and co-lead Jason Bateman. ((( CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-3456) Bateman plays Sandy Bigelow Life of Pi (PG) 1/2 Century 20: 1:25 p.m.; In 3D at 4:20 & 10:20 p.m.; Fri. & Sun. also at 7:15 p.m. (stan- Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) Patterson, a Colorado accountant dard 2D) Palo Alto Square: 4 p.m.; In 3D at 1 & 7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. also at 10 p.m. and family man whose life turns up- (standard 2D) Stanford: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto (324-3700) ((( side down when McCarthy’s iden- Lincoln (PG-13) 1/2 Internet address: For show times, plot synopses, trailers and more information Century 16: 11:20 a.m.; 2:40, 6:05 & 9:20 p.m. Century 20: 12:20, 3:35, 7 & 10:15 tity thief — let’s call her “Diana” about films playing, go to PaloAltoOnline.com/movies — goes to town on his credit and p.m. gets a warrant issued for his arrest. The ensuing confusion threatens and one part “Midnight Run” (and evinces a moral (and morale) confu- NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD AND Sandy’s brand-new position as the transparently so) as Sandy and Di- sion by introducing Sandy as a guy vice president of a start-up financial ana are forced to share a punishing willing to take a career risk to get PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PALO ALTO’S institution, and with police bound road trip on which they will inevita- the treatment and pay he deserves, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCKGRANT up in jurisdictional red tape, it’s up bly bond. An expert of both verbal and willing to travel cross-country (CDBG) PROGRAM to Sandy to clear his record and save and physical comedy, McCarthy is to confront a felon — and then sug- his job in the one week allotted by a worthy successor to John Candy, gesting that taking what’s his is a This is to notify the general public and other interested parties that a 30-day public his new boss (John Cho). who also had a gift for warming up lesson he needs to learn from Diana. review period of the Draft Annual Action Plan for the allocation of Fiscal Year 2014 That means flying down to Flori- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, will begin on March 7, 2013 caricatures with loveable humanity. Um, huh? Craig Mazin’s script also and end on April 8, 2013. The Draft Annual Action Plan describes the activities da, apprehending Diana and hauling With “Identity Thief,” she gets to endorses Sandy’s Stockholm Syn- her back to face the music. Though the City may fund under the 2014 CDBG Program. Collectively these activities play even more colors, from almost drome in not only softening to Di- are intended to meet Palo Alto’s affordable housing and community development his wife (Amanda Peet) warns, ferally self-protective to emotionally ana but himself stealing an identity. “You’re not Batman,” off he goes, objectives described vulnerable, and she’s well-matched (Don’t worry, folks. It’s OK when in the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. to “pretty much the worst place in by tried-and-true put-upon straight you steal from a jerk.) America,” to stand up for his self. man Bateman. Despite these pesky tangles, Copies of the Draft Annual Action Plan will be available on March 7, 2013 at the Naturally, Diana proves plenty slip- But director Seth Gordon — who there’s something appealing in how Department of Planning and Community Environment, 250 Hamilton Avenue, 5th pery and exceedingly dangerous, made his name with the sharp, en- the film amounts to the opposite of Floor, Palo Alto, CA 94301, on the City’s website http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/ and not just because of her go-to depts/pln/advance_planning/cdbg.asp or by calling Consuelo Hernandez, Planner tertaining doc “The King of Kong” a revenge narrative, considering the – CDBG, at (650) 329-2428. Interested parties are encouraged to submit written move of throat-punching anyone — still doesn’t feel quite at ease with roots of Diana’s waywardness and who tries to stop her. Car chases comments on the proposed Draft Annual Action Plan during the public review telling a fictional narrative. “Identity extending her measured generosity period, or to comment at the public hearings and meetings described below. and crossfire are guaranteed by Thief” feels bloated at 112 minutes, and chances to earn her redemp- those hot on Diana’s trail: a pair of and curiously repetitive. More than tion. Sure, making Diana cuddly PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS drug dealers she’s crossed (Genesis once Gordon suggests a character after all is a Hollywood convention, Rodriguez and T.I.) and a violently has sustained a mortal injury, shifts but it also scores one for restorative The City of Palo Alto Human Relations Commission will hold a Public Hearing unhinged bounty hunter (Robert into concerned slo-mo and serious justice. on February 28, 2013 to review the Fiscal Year 2014 CDBG funding allocations Patrick). music, then reveals that everyone’s recommended by the CDBG Human Relations Selection Committee. The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as And so what begins as a seeming- fine. It’s the large-scale version of Rated R for sexual content and ly fruitful comic premise about iden- possible thereafter, in City Hall Council Conference Room, 250 Hamilton Avenue, a kind of fake-out the picture too- language. One hour, 52 minutes. Palo Alto. tity theft turns out to be two parts regularly pulls for a laugh. “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” More worryingly, “Identity Theft” — Peter Canavese The City of Palo Alto Finance Committee will hold a Public Hearing on April 2, 2013 to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2014 CDBG funding allocations identified in the Draft Annual Action Plan. The Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., or as soon ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINATIONS as possible thereafter, in City Hall Council Conference INCLUDING Room, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto. 5 BEST BEST BEST PICTURE ACTRESS DIRECTOR Century Theatres at Palo Alto Square WINNER The Palo Alto City Council will hold a Public Hearing on May 6, 2013 to adopt the GOLDEN GLOBE® AWARD Annual Action Plan and the associated Fiscal Year 2014 CDBG allocations. 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Former Stan- over ford All-American Chris Derrick has been named USA Track & Field’s Ath- lete of the Week after winning the USA quantity Cross Country Championships 12-ki- lometer race in 35:36.6 on Saturday in Cardinal’s 12-man St. Louis, Mo. After multiple runner-up finishes at the NCAA championships, recruiting class offers Derrick won his first national title in a variety of talent his first year as a professional athlete. Derrick holds the American collegiate by Rick Eymer record in the 10,000 meters and was a avid Shaw let his Stan- 14-time NCAA Division I All-American ford football coaching staff while at Stanford. Derrick is now train- wait near fax machines as ing in Portland, Ore. Derrick will com- D they came to life just after 4 a.m. pete at the IAAF World Cross Country Wednesday, indicating official Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland commitments on National Letter of on March 24. “I’m excited to test my- Intent Signing Day. self against some of the best runners Looking for the right combina- in the world,” Derrick said. “I expect to tion of brawn and brains, Stanford be a bit over my head and to have to signed 12 players to national letters really struggle through, which I hope of intent, significantly fewer than will give me perspective and help me last year’s highly regarded group. grow as an athlete.” Shaw said not to look at the num- bers, but the quality. The class was LIN DELIVERS . . . Palo Alto High grad still rated as high as 16th by some Jeremy Lin made a career-high five groups. 3-pointers as the Houston Rockets “When you look at this class, tied an NBA record and set a fran- you will see size. You will see ath- chise mark with 23 treys in a 140-109 leticism. You will see toughness,” win over the visiting Golden State Shaw said. “We made it a point in Warriors on Tuesday night. Lin scored this class to find tight ends and line- 28 points and dished out nine assists backers who can physically do what in the wild victory. Lin finished 10 of we need, and we’re excited about the 16 from the field, including 5 of 8 from guys we found.” 3-point range. The 28 points marked The 12 players average 6-feet-4 his eighth 20-plus point performance Keith Peters and 235 pounds and that’s without of 2012-13. On Wednesday night, in defensive linemen and just two of- a 114-108 loss to the Miami Heat, Lin fensive linemen. had 13 points and three assists. Among Stanford’s latest crew, Palo Alto’s Jacey Pederson (19) and Heidi Moeser (22) head to congratulate Alyssa Maharaj on her first-half goal five were named PrepStar All- STILL PERFECT . . . The top-ranked that gave the Vikings a 2-0 lead on the way to a 9-0 victory that clinched the team’s first league title since 2005. Americans and five were members Stanford women’s water polo team re- of the ESPN 300. Nine were rated mained perfect as it posted an 8-5 win at least four stars by various recruit- over UCLA on Sunday in the cham- PREP SOCCER ing services, including two five-star pionship game of the Stanford Invi- selections. Nine signees also were tational. Kaley Dodson scored twice selected to play in an All-American game, while 10 were ranked top-25 in the final 2:32 of play as Stanford Palo Alto girls go improved to 8-0. The Bruins held a 4-3 in the nation at their respective posi- advantage at halftime but were then tions by various services. “First and foremost before we shut down, scoring once in the sec- worst to first ever start this process, you’re going ond half. UCLA drew within 6-5 with to see guys that fit us,” Shaw said. just over six minutes remaining, but “You’re going to see guys that are Kate Baldoni with league title Cardinal goalie made bright and intelligent.” three of her six saves in the final quar- by Keith Peters Seven offensive players were ter, keeping the Bruins from tying it. t was early December and the Palo Alto girls’ soccer signed, including a trio of tight ends Freshman Anna Yelizarova led Stan- team was struggling once again. The Vikings, after to help offset the loss of Levine ford with three goals. The Cardinal two down years of not making the Central Coast Toilolo and Zach Ertz, both of whom beat UC Davis, 11-2, earlier in the day I Section playoffs after 10 straight years of qualifying, declared for the NFL draft. Two of- as Kiley Neushul recorded a hat trick were off to a 1-4 start. fensive linemen, a quarterback and a while Olympian Melissa Seidemann Second-year coach Kurt Devlin was a little concerned, wide receiver were also signed. and Yelizarova each scored twice. especially after having to deal with a senior class his On defense, the Cardinal added first season that was not happy with how the new coach two each at outside linebacker and ON THE AIR ran things. inside linebacker. One player is list- “It wasn’t looking good,” Devlin said. ed on both sides of the ball as a wide Friday On Dec. 13, though, Palo Alto battled defending CCS receiver and cornerback. Women’s basketball: Arizona at Stan- ford, 7 p.m.; KZSU (90.1 FM) Division III champ Menlo School to a 2-2 deadlock. “Offensively, we believe that Saturday The Vikings were missing nearly half their roster due we’ve added exciting firepower,” to the holiday break, but played great in the second half Men’s basketball: Stanford at Arizona said Shaw. “Ryan Burns is a big, St., 4 p.m.; ESPNU; KNBR (1050 AM) to forge the tie. athletic, strong-armed quarterback, Sunday “That was kind of the turning point in the season,” and he is joined by Francis Owusu, Women’s basketball: Arizona St. at said Devlin. “Then I thought we had something.” who is one of the most explosive Stanford, 2 p.m.; Pac-12 Networks; KZSU “They had no confidence up to that point,” said Paly wide receivers in the nation. Up (90.1 FM) assistant Eric Seedman. “They had no confidence last front, we have added two physical, Thursday, Feb. 14 season and I think it carried over.” aggressive and versatile offensive Men’s basketball: USC at Stanford, Following the tie with Menlo, everything changed for linemen who fit our style and tem- at Arizona St., 8 p.m.; ESPNU; KNBR Palo Alto. perament of play.” (1050 AM)
“We haven’t lost since,” Devlin said. Keith Peters Stanford’s signing of three tight Palo Alto has a 12-match unbeaten streak since its last ends could be the strength of the READ MORE ONLINE loss on Dec. 8. Included in that streak is a 9-0-1 mark signing class. Austin Hooper, from www.PASportsOnline.com in the SCVAL El Camino Division. The latest victory nearby San Ramon, is a First-Team For expanded daily coverage of college came Wednesday, a 9-0 romp over visiting Wilcox that All-State two-way standout, cap- and prep sports, please see our new Palo Alto junior Sunny Lyu scored three goals and site at www.PASportsOnline.com (continued on next page) added three assists in the 9-0 win. (continued on page 34) Page 32ÊUÊÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊn]ÊÓä£ÎÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V Gunn wrestlers hope to pin down another title Palo Alto would like to join the Titans among the contenders at the SCVAL Championships this weekend by Keith Peters determined over the new few weeks the 2012 league finals, holding off three wrestlers rated at the top of (No. 3 in league). he Gunn wrestling team has when the Titans compete at the Los Gatos (182.50), Monta Vista the league — senior Eric Cramer Also expected to compete is ju- been making numerous addi- league meet and Central Coast Sec- (165.50) and Palo Alto (148.50). (126), sophomore Ian Cramer (132) nior Cadence Lee at 106. She just T tions to the program’s history tion championships. The Titans had only one individual and senior Sean Lydster (195). They won her third straight section title at book in recent years, like last year’s First up is the SCVAL finals on champ, but qualified 12 to the sec- rank No. 2, 6 and 7 in the CCS, re- the Girls’ CCS Wrestling Champi- team title at the SCVAL Champion- Friday and Saturday at Homestead tion tournament. spectively. onships despite battling a bad knee. ships — the program’s first since High in Cupertino. There, Gunn “We have a lot of kids who can Eric Cramer was third last year in Lee has qualified for the girls’ CIF 1976. will attempt to defend its title. make the finals this year,” said Hor- this meet, as was his brother. Lyd- State Meet. The Titans continued to write “Similar to last year, I think we pel, “so I am hoping we will pro- ster was fourth. “Cadence has a bad knee and history this season by winning the have the manpower to win league duce more league champions than Other top Titans include junior her state championship has priority Bianchini Memorial tournament, again,” said Gunn coach Chris our one last year.” Michael Abramovitch at 106 (No. 3 over our league tournament,” said taking second at the San Ramon In- Horpel. “We have clinched the Gunn comes into the meet ranked in league), senior Daniel Papp at 120 Horpel. “On the other hand, she is vitational and finishing seventh at dual-meet title, so now it’s time to sixth in the CCS, but as the high- (No. 2 in league), senior Blaze Lee an integral part of our being able to Mid Cals. see what we can do with the league est team from the SCVAL. Monta at 145 (No. 3 in league), junior Ste- win this thing (as she was last year). Whether the history book con- tournament and CCS.” Vista is No. 10 in the section while phen Martin at 170 (No. 3 in league) tinues to have pages added will be Gunn scored 195.50 points to win Palo Alto is No. 11. The Titans have and senior Harsha Mokkarala at 220 (continued on page 35) Prep soccer (continued from previous page) earned the Vikings their first league title since 2005. That capped a run from worst to first in the space of one season as the Vikings went from demotion to promotion. “It’s nice to end our senior year like this,” said Paly goalie Erin Chang, one of only four seniors on the team. “Last year was definitely a rebuilding season.” The Vikings went 1-7-4 in the SCVAL De Anza Division in 2012, tying Gunn for last place. Paly, how- ever, was dropped to the El Camino Division on a tiebreaker. “The sad thing about last year is that we had talent,” said Devlin. “We just didn’t show it . . . being able to the league takes the bitter taste out of last year.”
The Vikings (11-4-2 overall), Keith Peters with 28 points, can’t be caught by Palo Alto’s (L-R) Erin Chang, Sunny Lyu, Nina Kelty, Lena Chang, Alyssa Maharaj, Priscella Bell (4) and Paige Bara celebrate the Vikings’ 9-0 second-place Santa Clara (7-2-2 victory over Wilcox on Wednesday, which clinched the SCVAL El Camino Division title — the team’s first league crown since 2005. and 23 points), which has only once match left. Interestingly enough, the cessful season and celebrated Senior “It was an exciting game, in which last time Palo Alto won a title, in Day with a 3-2 triumph over visiting we lost one of our starting fresh- the De Anza Division, the Vikings King’s Academy on Tuesday. Men- men, a dynamic midfielder (Amrita outscored their league opponents, lo (9-0, 11-2-4) twice rallied from Mecker), to injury in the sixth min- 60-1. With two matches remaining, one-goal deficits to pull out the win. ute,” said Pinewood coach Michael the goal differential is 51-4. Junior Sienna Stritter tallied both Tetzlaff. “But, the team shook it Juniors Sunny Lyu and Megan those goals for the Knights, who got off, adjusted to the bigger field and Tall helped add to that growing to- the winning goal with eight minutes gusty wind, and just went about its tal as Lyu had three goals (and three remaining from Maya Norman off a business without being unnerved by assists) and Tall added two goals in second assist by Chandler Wickers. the importance of this game for the the win over Wilcox. Sophomore In Atherton, host Sacred Heart standings in our division.” Katie Foug, junior Alyssa Maharaj, Prep moved into second place in Freshman Kelly Branson had a freshman Heidi Moeser and junior the Foothill Division following a 1-0 hat trick to lead Pinewood. Jordan Julia Kwasnik (penalty kick) tallied victory over Crystal Springs. The Berke and Nicole Colonna added the other goals before the Vikings Gators (4-2-4, 8-4-5) got the win- the other tallies. Gretchen Olsen, took to the field for an impromptu ning goal in the 19th minute from Courtney Copriviza and Leah Hess dog pile to celebrate their long- junior Meagan Terpening off an as- provided assists while Hannah Dit- awaited league title. sist from junior Alex Bourdillon. zler was solid in the cage. “We’re really balanced,” said se- SHP can remain in second by In the PAL Bay Division, Menlo- nior Nina Kelty, who shares the cap- beating King’s Academy (Thursday) Atherton got a first-half goal from tain role with Chang. “We all play and Menlo on Saturday (3 p.m.), junior Sabiha Viswanathan off of an well together.” both at home. assist by Liz Cruz for a 1-0 win over Now, Palo Alto can look forward Meanwhile, Pinewood grabbed host Terra Nova on Wednesday. The to returning to the CCS playoffs. sole possession of first place in the Bears improved to 6-4-1 in league Photo courtesy Priory The last time the Vikings did so WBAL Skyline Division with a 5-2 (8-6-3 overall) with three games re- Priory senior Mariana Galvan signed a national letter of intent to play out of the El Camino Division was victory over host Mercy-Burlingame maining before playoffs. soccer at Santa Clara University this fall. 1999. at Skyline College. The teams en- Devlin said his team’s goals since tered the match tied for first place, Boys’ soccer Just down the road, host Menlo host Wilcox, 5-0, and moved into Day 1 was to win the league title with the winner all but clinching the Robert Hellman tallied the win- School kept its title hopes alive by second place. “and make a good run in CCS. If outright division championship. ning goal and later added another beating visiting Pinewood, 6-0, for Meredith provided the winning we get the right draw, the girls can Pinewood (11-0-1, 12-3-2), which tally to pace Sacred Heart Prep to its third straight league win. Menlo goal in the third minute before Gen do well.” has two matches remaining after a 4-1 victory over visiting Eastside (9-1-2, 12-3-3) took the lead early Murphy made it 2-0 with another The Menlo School girls, mean- picking up a forfeit win over Latino Prep on Wednesday. The victory on and never looked back. Senior unassisted goal just four minutes while, became the first local team Prep, took a shot at officially lock- kept the Gators (9-0-2, 12-2-3) tied Ryan Karle scored three times for later. Meredith scored twice more to clinch a league title and CCS ing up the division title on Thurs- for first place in the WBAL with Menlo while Timmy Costa went in the first half, the second assisted berth by wrapping up the West Bay day against host Mercy-San Fran- Menlo (9-1-2), both with 29 points. from goalie to striker, making the by Christian Huard, before Fernan- Athletic League (Foothill Division) cisco. With that accomplished, the Nick Salzman tallied SHP’s first most of the rare opportunity by do Rodriguez capped the scoring in crown last Thursday with a x-x vic- Panthers will move on to a playoff goal off an assist by Andrew Segre, scoring twice. the second half. tory over host Notre Dame-San match against the Foothill Divi- with Segre making it a 3-1 match In the SCVAL El Camino Divi- The Vikings are 7-2-1 in league Jose. sion’s fourth-place team to decide in the second half on an assist by sion, senior Chris Meredith scored (12-4-2 overall) and trail only Fre- The Knights continued their suc- the WBAL’s final CCS berth. Derek Chou. three goals as Palo Alto defeated mont with two matches remaining. N ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊn]ÊÓä£ÎÊU Page 33 Sports
his position. Owusu, now playing for the Tam- Recruiting “People have asked me the last pa Bay Buccaneers. The younger (continued from page 32) few years, `Where do you find Owusu is a taller version at 6-3 who Stanford women line up those tight ends?’” Shaw said. “We broke his brother’s prep receiving tain of the CIF Open Division state believe that we have three guys in records and ranked among the top another top recruiting class champion (De La Salle) and No. 1 this class who can be as productive 20 wide receivers in the nation by ranked team in the nation. in the running game and passing PrepStar and Rivals.com. tanford women’s soccer The class will strengthen a Greg Taboada, out of Atlanta, game as Coby Fleener, Zach Ertz The two offensive lineman are coach Paul Ratcliffe has program coming off its fifth con- also earned First-Team All-State and Levine Toilolo were for us.” David Bright, who can play tackle S announced that eight play- secutive NCAA College Cup ap- honors and was ranked the 167th Burns, out of Leesburg, Va, is a or guard and is rated as a PrepStar ers have signed letters of intent pearance and fourth consecutive overall prospect in the nation and PrepStar Dream Team selection and All-American, and Thomas Oser, to play for the Cardinal next fall, Pac-12 Conference champion- 18th overall player in Georgia by U.S. Army All-American who can who is an experienced center ranked including 17-year-old goalkeeper ship. ESPN.com. throw and run, ala Kevin Hogan. He 11th in the nation by 247Sports.com Jane Campbell, currently in camp “We are very excited to an- Eric Cotton, of Nampa, Idaho, ranked top-six in the nation among and can also play offensive guard. with the full U.S. national team. nounce the addition of eight ex- could prove to be the best kept se- pro-style quarterbacks in the class Outside linebacker Peter Kalam- The class also features seven ceptional student-athletes to our cret of the bunch. He was offered by PrepStar, ESPN.com and Rivals. bayi is one of the most decorated Californians, five Bay Area prod- program,” Ratcliffe said. “They scholarships by two Pac-12 schools. com. players in the nation, earning First- ucts, three members of the U.S. all have unique qualities which He was rated Idaho’s top prospect Owusu is the younger brother Team All-American honors by USA under-18 player pool, and the will help rebuild our team after and the 227th best in the nation at of former Cardinal wideout Chris Today, selected to the U.S. Army reigning California player of the graduating a strong senior class All-American Bowl and one of five year. in 2012.” finalists for the high school Butkus The Stanford women’s soccer The Cardinal returns six start- Award. class of 2017: Stephanie Amack ers and 19 players from a team Kevin Palma was ranked the 10th (Pleasanton), Maddie Bauer that went 21-2-1. Stanford loses best middle linebacker in the nation (Newport Beach), Jane Campbell senior All-Americans Alina Gar- and 196th overall player by Scout. (Kennesaw, Ga.), Siobhan Cox ciadmendez, Mariah Nogueira, com. He earned First-Team All- (Los Altos Hills), Nathalie Marie and Rachel Quon, but returns State honors following a senior sea- (Berkeley), Carly Olszewski (Up- 2011 All-America goalkeeper son that saw him record 19 tackles land), Megan Turner (Danville), Emily Oliver, as well as regulars for loss including a school-record and Ryan Walker-Hartshorn in defense, midfield, and all of its eight in one game. (Oakland). starting forwards. N Sean Barton, a PrepStar All- American and consensus top-three and cornerback plus special teams and their improvement is concerned. player in Utah who played myriad for Stanford, with demonstrated We wanted to bring some guys in positions on both sides of the ball, track speed and playmaking football that could come in and compete.” totaled 43 touchdowns and nearly ability that earned him top-35 pros- On Jan. 1, Stanford outlasted 4,000 receiving yards on offense pect rankings in Louisiana by ESPN. Wisconsin, 20-14, to capture the plus more than 200 tackles and com and Rivals.com and Honorable program’s first Rose Bowl victory 36 tackles for loss on defense. He Mention All-State honors. since 1972. By that time, most of will enroll in 2015 , following his “It’s a small class because we this class had been secured. two-year LDS church mission in didn’t have a lot of guys walking out Shaw said he listened to music Africa. the door,” Shaw said. “We have a lot while watching film instead of wait- Three-way threat Taijuan Thomas of guys coming back with a lot of ing by the fax machine for the of- has prospects at both wide receiver high expectations as far as their play ficial letters. N
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Palo Alto boys wrap up De Anza Division hoop title; Eastside Prep girls clinch title tie by Keith Peters while, suffered their fourth straight Menlo overcame a late charge by he high school basketball setback in a 56-41 drubbing by host TKA, which tied the game at 48 regular season is coming to a Wilcox (7-2, 19-2). with about four minutes remain- T close and only one league title In the PAL South Division, ing. Over the last few minutes, the has been wrapped up. That means Menlo-Atherton saw its title hopes Knights’ defense clamped down to there’s still a lot to be decided in the slip away in a 46-40 loss to previ- end the game on a 13-3 run. next few days. ously winless Carlmont in Belmont. Bobby Roth (17 points) and Liam The Palo Alto boys don’t have to Emma Heath had 13 points for the Dunn (11 points) were instrumental worry about that after they clinched Bears (7-3, 11-11) while first-place in the run as they came up with big the SCVAL De Anza Division title Woodside improved to 10-0 with a baskets and free throws to seal the with an easy 60-19 romp over last- 43-42 win over Sequoia. game. place Cupertino on Tuesday night. In Atherton, host Sacred Heart The Vikings won their 18th Boys’ basketball Prep (9-2, 13-8) remained in second straight game while improving to Menlo School (10-1, 14-7) held on place in the WBAL with a 57-19 win 10-0 in league (20-1 overall) with to first place in the WBAL with a 61- over Eastside Prep (2-9 (13-10). The two games remaining in the regular 51 win over host King’s Academy. Gators grabbed a 30-4 halftime lead season. The Knights will close their regu- and cruised to victory. Corbin Koch Paly will celebrate Senior Night lar season with three straight home led SHP with 13 points while Ricky on Friday against visiting Los Gatos games against Pinewood, Eastside Galliani and Ian Bennett combined at 7:45 p.m. Prep and Crystal Springs —likely for 21. Senior Aubrey Dawkins will be needing two wins to clinch no worse In the PAL South Division, host Cadence Lee Aubrey Dawkins among those honored after leading than a tie for the league title. Menlo-Atherton won its second Gunn High Palo Alto High Paly with 20 points, four rebounds, Menlo won its 10th straight game straight with a 37-36 victory over The junior won her third The senior had 45 points three assists and two steals against with its second win in as many days. Carlmont. The Bears moved to 5-5 straight title at the Girls’ and 14 rebounds in two Cupertino. The Vikings, who shot The Knights beat Priory in a make- in league (9-13 overall) with three CCS Wrestling Champion- basketball wins, including 53 percent from the field, grabbed a up game Monday. games remaining. N ships by pinning all three of 26 points in a victory over 33-9 halftime lead and coasted from her opponents in the 103- Homestead that clinched there with 10 players scoring. pound division and scoring a title tie in the SCVAL De The Eastside Prep girls, mean- 28 points as the Titans fin- Anza Division as the Vikings while, all but locked up their first- ever West Bay Athletic League ished fourth overall. improved to 19-1. (Foothill Division) title as senior Hashima Carothers scored 22 points Honorable mention and grabbed 13 rebounds in a 47- Gabi Bade Kirby Gee 34 win over visiting Pinewood on Pinewood basketball Palo Alto soccer Tuesday. Olivia Biggs Preston Kuppe The host Panthers (8-1, 17-5) ) Pinewood soccer Palo Alto soccer won their ninth straight and clinched Hashima Carothers* Chris Meredith at least a tie for division crown by Eastside Prep basketball Palo Alto soccer beating co-leading Pinewood (7-2, Chloe Eackles Bobby Roth 18-5). Pinewood basketball Menlo basketball Eastside Prep can make it official Marissa Hing* Brendan Spillane on Friday (6;30 p.m.) by beating Pinewood basketball Sacred Heart Prep soccer visiting Castilleja while Pinewood Megan Tall John Strong visits Menlo School. The WBAL Palo Alto soccer Menlo soccer playoffs will begin next week. Eastside Prep ended Pinewood’s * previous winner five-game win streak. To see video interviews of the Athletes of the Week, go to www.PASportsOnline.com Menlo School, meanwhile, can earn a share of second place by contender for the tournament title. beating Pinewood on Friday. The Wrestling However, only one EC (El Camino third-place Knights (6-3, 16-7) got (continued from page 33) Division) dual champion has won 25 points and 14 rebounds from the tournament title (Los Altos in Drew Edelman in a 53-48 win over She is a prospective league cham- the mid-1990s). Tino is young; visiting Mercy-San Francisco on pion and has a 20-1 record against they may not have enough points to Tuesday. the boys. So, I am playing it by ear make a dent. Fremont and Wilcox In Atherton, Sacred Heart Prep with her wrestling at league.” are young and have been wrestling tuned up for the WBAL playoffs After thinking about that for a well. They both have a few wres- by surviving a 52-49 overtime win moment, Horpel added: “Right now tlers who can score big points this over Castilleja in a game that fea- the answer is yes. She will have to weekend.” tured 11 ties and 11 lead changes. re-injure her knee a little for me to Palo Alto also has its share of con- Helen Gannon and Melissa Holland say no.” tenders and point scorers, depending each tallied 14 points for SHP (4-5, So, pencil in Lee as one of Gunn’s once again on health issues. 16-7) while Paige Vermeer led Cas- title contenders. Senior Trent Marshall is the No. tilleja (0-9, 4-19) with 17 points, 10 While Gunn’s season has been 1-ranked SCVAL wrestler at 152 rebounds, five assists and six steals. filled with positives, Palo Alto has pounds. He was third in this meet Yasmeen Afifi added 10 points and battled injuries and health issues last year. Senior Erik Anderson is 13 rebounds while Lauren Rantz, that have decimated its dual-match No. 1 at 182 pounds (No. 4 in CCS) back from a broken hand, became season. and will defend the title he won last the fifth player in Castilleja history “We are still dealing with some season. Paly junior Andrew Frick to collect at least 700 rebounds. health and injury issues,” said Paly is rated No. 2 at 220 pounds (No. 4 In the SCVAL De Anza Division, coach Dave Duran. “We are hoping in CCS) and looks to improve upon Gunn moved into a virtual tie for to get everyone back by the weekend. last year’s third-place finish. second place with Wilcox follow- If we do, we will make a splash.” Paly senior Gary Hohbach, who ing a 60-38 romp over host Saratoga Duran sees Gunn and Monta Vis- was seventh at the league meet last on Wednesday night. Olivia Tapia ta as the prohibitive favorites for the year, is ranked only No. 13 in the poured in 22 points and Zoe Zwer- team title. CCS at 152 pounds but has had a ling added 14 as the Titans won their “Monta Vista has competed in very solid season and could be a big third straight and improved to 7-2 some tough tournaments this sea- point-scorer. Junior Jordan Gans (13-5) heading into a big showdown son,” said Duran. “This will make (160) and senior Alex Taussig (195) with first-place Lynbrook (10-1) on a difference for them this weekend also could factor in the scoring. Friday at Gunn (6:15 p.m.). The Ti- and through the CCS tournament. Wrestling begins each day at 10 tans also will host rival Palo Alto on The dual-meet champions (Gunn a.m., with finals on Saturday eve- Saturday at 4 p.m. and Cupertino) are usually a strong ning. N The Vikings (4-5, 8-12), mean- ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊn]ÊÓä£ÎÊU Page 35 Menlo Park Historical Property Values - 2012 ALPINE ROAD AREA MENLO OAKS Year # Sold Median $ Min $ Max $ Avg $ / SF Year # Sold Median $ Min $ Max $ Avg $ / SF 2012 5 1,585,000 980,000 2,405,000 646 2012 28 1,952,500 939,000 3,900,000 870 2011 5 980,000 670,000 1,380,000 732 2011 22 2,168,000 800,000 4,700,000 757 2010 2 808,000 675,000 941,000 576 2010 22 1,842,500 711,000 3,725,000 766 2009 4 1,367,000 1,259,000 3,350,000 540 2009 13 2,200,000 855,000 3,054,000 733 2008 3 1,249,000 1,175,000 1,330,000 638 2008 27 2,620,625 685,000 4,995,000 868 2007 10 1,322,500 875,000 3,575,000 820 2007 17 2,225,000 1,260,000 4,990,000 810 2006 5 975,000 848,000 3,305,000 858 2006 17 1,910,000 816,000 4,100,000 789 SHARON HEIGHTS/STANFORD HILLS WILLOWS/O'CONNOR Year # Sold Median $ Min $ Max $ Avg $ / SF Year # Sold Median $ Min $ Max $ Avg $ / SF 2012 22 1,881,500 1,105,000 4,300,000 767 2012 50 1,017,500 562,600 2,300,000 786 2011 24 1,740,000 880,000 4,100,000 661 2011 41 1,065,000 420,000 1,775,000 682 2010 16 1,702,500 1,185,000 3,710,000 727 2010 38 1,012,500 525,000 2,100,000 704 2009 13 1,787,000 1,130,000 2,821,000 662 2009 37 930,000 445,000 1,733,000 664 2008 14 1,803,500 1,425,000 4,900,000 709 2008 38 1,212,250 541,000 1,850,000 770 2007 19 2,045,000 1,030,000 4,675,000 774 2007 57 1,119,000 541,000 2,066,000 779 2006 28 1,907,500 1,545,000 3,800,000 762 2006 37 970,000 700,000 1,650,000 735 COUNTY/ALAMEDA AREA FLOOD PARK Year # Sold Median $ Min $ Max $ Avg $ / SF Year # Sold Median $ Min $ Max $ Avg $ / SF 2012 62 1,633,000 735,000 4,800,000 810 2012 32 1,016,500 325,000 1,630,000 646 2011 48 1,408,000 715,000 2,925,000 745 2011 27 835,000 600,000 1,525,000 612 2010 40 1,362,500 719,000 2,349,000 786 2010 29 790,000 290,000 1,322,500 607 2009 49 1,400,000 760,000 2,480,000 754 2009 21 825,000 500,000 1,165,000 538 2008 38 2,139,813 1,050,000 3,242,000 807 2008 27 945,000 277,000 1,900,000 606 2007 61 1,590,000 955,000 3,500,000 842 2007 29 975,000 600,000 1,300,000 688 2006 60 1,254,500 798,000 2,753,500 801 2006 36 923,000 770,000 1,395,000 663 CENTRAL MENLO COUNTY AREA/FAIR OAKS AVE Year # Sold Median $ Min $ Max $ Avg $ / SF Year # Sold Median $ Min $ Max $ Avg $ / SF 2012 52 1,987,500 1,080,000 7,625,000 930 2012 43 677,000 330,000 2,225,000 567 2011 53 1,850,000 800,000 4,482,000 817 2011 37 650,000 286,000 2,289,000 454 2010 63 2,040,000 975,000 5,300,000 794 2010 26 605,000 380,000 1,735,000 488 2009 45 1,945,000 868,000 4,250,000 791 2009 32 589,000 220,000 940,000 477 2008 41 2,326,000 1,145,000 4,310,000 905 2008 32 752,500 390,000 2,800,000 599 2007 52 1,976,000 900,000 5,375,000 892 2007 35 856,000 519,900 2,135,000 663 2006 70 1,882,500 985,000 5,250,000 868 2006 37 757,000 530,000 1,800,000 655 ALLIED ARTS/DOWNTOWN EAST OF 101 Year # Sold Median $ Min $ Max $ Avg $ / SF Year # Sold Median $ Min $ Max $ Avg $ / SF 2012 37 1,335,000 631,000 3,995,000 950 2012 40 386,000 200,000 600,000 276 2011 30 1,477,000 725,000 4,000,000 806 2011 53 330,000 213,000 500,000 291 2010 36 1,315,000 790,000 3,070,000 766 2010 63 320,000 174,000 530,000 289 2009 23 1,355,000 825,000 3,200,000 779 2009 50 300,000 210,000 439,000 291 2008 25 1,400,000 940,000 2,995,000 948 2008 31 380,000 255,000 494,900 341 2007 35 1,455,000 860,000 2,874,000 974 2007 63 629,900 331,000 925,000 391 2006 36 1,277,500 868,000 2,615,000 806 2006 27 675,000 568,000 790,000 629 MIDDLEFIELD TO EL CAMINO FELTON GABLES Year # Sold Median $ Min $ Max $ Avg $ / SF Year # Sold Median $ Min $ Max $ Avg $ / SF 2012 18 1,356,500 810,000 2,330,000 706 2012 3 1,800,000 1,400,000 1,900,000 977 2011 28 1,140,000 547,000 2,200,000 622 2011 4 2,300,000 1,825,000 3,125,000 882 2010 20 1,277,500 895,000 1,700,000 704 2010 3 1,685,000 1,525,000 1,738,000 790 2009 20 1,182,000 313,000 1,900,000 687 2009 3 1,850,000 1,625,000 2,650,000 926 2008 21 1,375,000 272,000 2,050,000 790 2008 4 2,037,500 1,720,000 2,865,000 1,051 2007 19 1,410,000 800,000 1,850,000 801 2007 2 2,197,500 1,920,000 2,475,000 1,025 2006 18 1,447,500 1,056,000 2,400,000 766 2006 6 2,147,500 1,850,000 2,275,000 843
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