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Vol. 74 No. 31 • 50 cents losaltosonline.com WEDNESDAY • August 4, 2021 Community news for Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Mountain View since 1947 FAA decision County offers on flight expressway paths draws options for censure cyclists’ safety By Megan V. Winslow Staff Writer/[email protected] By Bruce Barton Staff Writer/[email protected] S. . Congress members from California and ddressing cyclists’ safe- Ulocal elected officials ty concerns, Santa Clara alike expressed disappointment ACounty officials at a vir- following a recent Federal Avia- tual community workshop last tion Administration announce- week presented three alterna- ment indicating the agency will tive plans to improve a Foothill not change flight paths over the Expressway intersection that Bay Area to abate airplane noise has been referred to as a “death for many residents . zone ”. In a joint statement issued SHELLY BOWERS/SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER Personnel with the county’s July 23, U S. . Reps . Anna Eshoo Amanda Oakson (in magenta shorts) and supporters cheer the temporary reprieve granted the Roads and Airports Department, (D-18th District), Jackie Speier mature oak tree slated for removal by the town of Los Altos Hills. who oversaw recent completion (D-14th District) and Jimmy of the expressway improvement Panetta (D-20th District) noted project through Los Altos, of- how members of a local com- Pleas save Hills oak from the ax fered options for the problematic mittee tasked with making rec- By Megan V. Winslow southbound intersection at Foot- ommendations to the FAA about Staff Writer/[email protected] tion, a grantmaking organization named for the hill and El Monte Avenue, so- routes, or procedures, worked late co-founder of Hewlett-Packard Co . and his liciting feedback and surveying “tirelessly” for nine months to wife . Its boughs tower over a dirt track leading to participants for their opinions on do so but to no avail . o, Amanda Oakson did not chain herself the Packard Pathway, and its upper branches inter- the best option . “It has taken the FAA 55 to a tree . But she considered it . twine with utility wires . The trunk is within inch- The intersection has drawn months to respond in full to the N By protesting, erecting signage and lying es of Elena, making it a frequent but unintended complaints from cyclists since recommendations,” the three at the base of Valley Oak No . 273 Thursday, the target of passing vehicles . the county added two right-turn representatives wrote . “There is Los Altos Hills resident attracted the attention of “The form of the oak is poor with two cavities lanes for auto traffic as part of no excuse for why it has taken Mayor Kavita Tankha and Councilmember Linda from apparent vehicle damage on the street side of the improvement project . this long, despite our best efforts Swan, who intervened and stopped arborists from the lower trunk,” according to a report from Kiel- “We have heard your con- to engage directly with multiple chopping it down . ty Arborist Services submitted to the town Public cerns and have collaborated to FAA Administrators spanning Tankha could not be reached for comment Works Department in October . develop some design concepts three Administrations ”. Thursday, but Oakson said the mayor told her Boasting a diameter of 51 4. inches, the tree’s and discuss them with you in The FAA made its announce- council members intend to discuss the tree’s fate girth is well above meeting the town’s 12-inch tonight’s workshop,” said Jim ment during two virtual work- during their Aug . 19 meeting . threshold for heritage oak protection, but its cur- Sandoval, Los Altos engineer- shops for Northern California “All we ask for in this is time to consider a third rent condition could arguably justify a removal ing services director, who was residents, one July 20 and the option instead of life or death,” Oakson said . “And permit; in addition to the cavities, which are vis- among a host of county and other July 21 . Panelists included the option that we’re looking for is some way to ible from the exterior, drilling and mallet tapping city officials involved in the representatives from the San safely preserve this historic tree and also keep it revealed a C-shaped section of decay within . discussion . Francisco, Oakland and San safe from hurting any human life or property ”. On a “hazard rating” scale between 1 and The chief concern involves Jose airports and employees of The 50-foot-tall oak is located near the inter- 12, in which 12 represents a high probability for the marked bike slot to the left See FAA, Page 6 section of Elena Road and Josefa Lane beside land owned by the David and Lucile Packard Founda- See TREE, Page 7 See CYCLISTS, Page 5

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BLACK August 4, 2021 / Los Altos Town Crier / Page 3 VELVET APRICOT IN SEASON News New LA city manager Residents doesn’t mince words demand about budget issues role in LAH By Bruce Barton and the community are going to manager Staff Writer/[email protected] have to get right,” said Engeland, who had just overseen completion search ew Los Altos City Man- of a new housing element for Si- ager Gabriel Engeland erra Madre. By Megan V. Winslow Nprojected an open, ap- The housing element rep- Staff Writer/[email protected] proachable demeanor during his resents a major challenge for a virtual meet-and-greet with resi- city dominated by single-family f Los Altos Hills City Coun- dents July 27. Hosted by Mayor homes: Create conditions for cil members entertain a per- Neysa Fligor, the meeting re- 1,958 new housing units by 2031. Isistent constituent request, vealed Engeland’s commitment “It’s going to have a big im- candidates interviewing to serve to resolve what he sees as the pact on what Los Altos looks like as the town’s new city manager city’s budgetary shortcomings. in the near term and down the could face direct resident scru- “We have weak financial road,” Engeland said. “We’re cy- tiny. policies in place,” said Engeland, clical (new housing elements are Several Hills residents par- who has been praised for turning required every eight years), so it’s ticipating in a listening session around budget woes during his not like it’s a one and done.” with executive recruiter Gary four and a half years as city man- Phillips last week described ager for Sierra Madre, a Southern Building trust their desire California community of approx- Engeland said proper commu- to serve on a imately 11,000. nity outreach and a methodical select panel He also cited a need to “catch approach are key to the process. that helps up on our pension obligations “You have to be willing to the council – we haven’t planned for that ef- meet people where they’re at,” he weigh job ap- fectively.” said. plicants. Cur-

Engeland, who started his new Engeland called the city staff PHOTOS BY SHELLY BOWERS/SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER rently, that position July 19, touted a “zero- “very lean.” New Los Altos City Manager Gabriel Engeland, above, prepares panel merely based budgeting” philosophy in “We’re at a little scary place for his meet-and-greet with residents at last week’s Downtown exists as a Cahill which department personnel must right now,” he said. “A lot of em- Los Altos Farmers’ Market, below. proposal, and defend and justify each expendi- ployees are putting in tremendous Phillips attempted to temper ture before it is recommended to hours to move the objectives of expectations by listing the po- the council. the city forward, but it’s likely not tential negative consequences Engeland (pronounced “Eng- sustainable.” of such an approach. But he said land”) later engaged with resi- Still, having just orchestrated he would ask council members dents at an in-person meet-and- a turnaround in city organiza- about the idea. greet Thursday at the Downtown tion in Sierra Madre, Engeland “I don’t think it’s a bad thing Los Altos Farmers’ Market. expressed confidence in doing the to have a community panel if it One of his favorite words is same for Los Altos. can be managed to a small group “alignment” – among staff and Among the goals over the next of folks and we can manage con- with the council and residents. He few fiscal years: a budget surplus; fidentiality in such a way that it said alignment will be crucial to elimination of structural deficits; won’t concern potential candi- the success of the city’s new hous- improved capital investments and dates,” he said. ing element, which lays out strate- maintenance; a well-functioning Council members have re- gies for housing. peatedly stated they want to “It’s something the council See ENGELAND, Page 7 ensure transparency throughout the process of selecting outgo- Masks again required indoors following Monday mandate ing City Manager Carl Cahill’s successor. They’ve solicited resi- Town Crier Report tion for everyone.” covering when in public indoor settings,” dents’ feedback through both an ublic health officers from Santa Clara The health officers stressed the seriousness she said. online survey and through the County and six other Bay Area coun- of the more highly contagious delta variant, The health officials repeatedly urged the July 26 Zoom session Phillips Pties mandated a return to mask re- which accounts for 95% of all COVID cases. vaccinated to get their shots as soon as pos- presided over. quirements indoors, regardless of vaccina- “One thing we want to emphasize today is sible. Phillips kicked off last week’s tion status. The order took effect at midnight that fully vaccinated individuals are far less “We wish weren’t in this place right now virtual proceedings by describ- Monday. likely to become infected and are well pro- having to making this order,” said Dr. George ing the kind of information he “Across the Bay Area region, we are see- tected against severe illness,” said Dr. Sundari Han, deputy health officer for Santa Clara needs to conduct a candidate ing COVID-19 surging, and hospitalizations Mase, health officer for Sonoma County, at a County. “The delta variant is now the pre- search. are on a steep rise again – particularly among press conference Monday. dominant variant in our area and across the “I definitely want to hear the unvaccinated,” said Dr. Chris Farnitano, However, Mase added that the delta vari- country. And because it’s more contagious, we from you guys’ perspective, health officer for Contra Costa County. “We ant, 60% more transmissible than previous need more protection – and that comes in the what makes Los Altos Hills spe- know that indoor gatherings present the high- versions of the virus, is spreading among vac- form of masks as the easiest and the best tool cial and unique, what are some est risk for spread of COVID. Wearing a mask cinated as well as unvaccinated populations. that we have to protect our schools and our indoors (provides) one more layer of protec- “That is why everyone must wear a face communities.” See MANAGER, Page 6

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SCREENSHOTS FROM LAST WEEK’S PRESENTATION Thursday & Friday, August 5 & 6: 1 to 6pm Two prevailing plans presented at last week’s workshop on improving safety on Foothill Expressway for cyclists include installing a protected median, top, and adding green striped lines, above. Saturday, August 7: 10am to 6pm Sunday, August 8: 12 to 3pm ($5 bag sale) CYCLISTS flict with right-turning traffic,” one Hoeber favored, was not pre- From Page 1 Prasad said. sented at the meeting. It would Books: $2 hardbacks and trade paperbacks While option No. 3 is argu- keep cyclists to the left of the $1 paperbacks & media, puzzles as marked of the two right-turn lanes for ably the safest solution, the chief right-turn lanes at all times. Hoe- auto traffic. The configura- concerns are traffic delays re- ber said the option eliminates tion prompts cyclists traveling sulting from the configuration. “the need for cyclists to cross Los Altos Library Orchard Room through the intersection to move It also would take the longest to high-speed traffic for which they 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos from the shoulder of the road, implement, with an estimated must yield.” MASKS REQUIRED crossing the right-turn lanes, to one to two months’ construction. He did acknowledge that For more info visit: reach the bike slot. Cyclists said some cyclists may be uncom- losaltoslibraryfriends.org the layout increases their risk of Search for solutions fortable with this option, be- being hit by cars making right The time delay in finding a cause automobile traffic is on PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE turns. solution concerned some ob- either side of the cyclists. LOS ALTOS LIBRARIES Ananth Prasad, principal en- servers. Concurrent with the discus- gineer with the Roads and Air- “Is it going to take a biker sion is a broader one involving ports Department, outlined the being hit by a car and possibly a new countywide cycling and three alternatives. paralyzed or killed before a de- pedestrian plan. Ellen Talbo, The first, and least popular, cision can be made about the county transportation planner, involves adding sharrows, or bike lane on Foothill … at the noted the county has a website NOTHING SPARKS A road markings indicating a cy- intersection at El Monte and (activesantaclaracounty.org) to cling path, to guide cyclists to also San Antonio Road?” Bar- gather feedback. CHILD'S DEVELOPING the bike slot. bara Lessing wrote in a Town “We’re opening the door … MIND LIKE LEARNING AN The second alternative fea- Crier letter to the editor. “I am on discussion about Foothill Ex- tures adding horizontal green shocked that an immediate solu- pressway in general and also how stripes as a “transition lane” to tion has not taken place.” bicycles are (involved) on our ex- help cyclists move from right to Although the workshop fo- pressway system,” she said. left. The design, similar to one cused on the one southbound in- Cyclists also have com- used in the city of Davis, drew tersection, Prasad indicated that plained of ongoing county pol- the most praise from the cyclists other problems, including on the icy that takes a “delineate, not polled at the July 27 meeting. northbound Foothill-El Monte designate” approach when it instrument The third solution, most com- side, would be addressed at a fu- comes to installing official bike plex, requires cyclists continu- ture meeting. lanes on Foothill. The reason- ing to stay on the right with a Next steps include further ing is to discourage young or concrete median separating the discussion of the alternatives at beginning riders from using the bike lane from auto traffic. Ac- the Los Altos Complete Streets expressway. companying this option would Commission Tuesday. The $6.7 million Foothill Ex- be traffic signaling changes that Los Altos resident and cy- pressway improvement project, Join CSMA's fall interest list for private lessons in would have pedestrians, cyclists clist Chris Hoeber, who writes completed in May, includes ex- 20+ instruments taught by our outstanding and automobiles take turns the “Sharing the Road” column pressway auxiliary lanes in both international music faculty. Both in-person and online moving through the intersec- for the Town Crier, called the directions between the El Monte instruction available; lessons start Aug. 21. tion – there would be red or no- county’s offerings “a construc- and San Antonio Road intersec- right-turn lights for automobiles, tive step forward. … I am more tions and a second through lane Learn more at arts4all.org while cyclists and pedestrians optimistic than I was a month on El Monte across Foothill. would cross the intersection on ago that this problem will be The project is intended to ad- community school green. solved.” dress traffic bottlenecks during of music and arts “This eliminates the con- However, a fourth alternative, peak commute times.

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said. “We take the community well at night because of planes FAA recommendations and the in- waking us up at night,” she said. Mtn. View man faces child From Page 1 tent of the request behind that “I just want some resolution to the airlines that fly in and out recommendation into consid- find out how can I deal with this pornography charges of them. The workshops offered eration, but we absolutely have noise so I can get back to feeling overviews of several Bay Area to design to the FAA safety good and healthy and getting a By Megan V. Winslow procedures altered in 2014 when criteria.” good night’s sleep again. Any- Staff Writer/[email protected] the FAA implemented the Next thing that can be done would be Generation Air Transportation The battle greatly appreciated.” yearlong investigation System for the entire country. continues Enander thanked members of into the distribution of The changes were meant to im- The Congress members’ let- the public like Hakim “who re- Aillicit images depicting prove safety and efficiency. ter was a topic of discussion peatedly, consistently, diligently, children culminated Thursday Locally, the SERFR proce- during last week’s meeting of with great energy and an incred- morning in the arrest of a Moun- dure into SFO from the south is the Santa Clara/Santa Cruz ible amount of effort continue to tain View man. among the more controversial Counties Airport/Community come to us with great informa- MVPD officers used a war- results of NextGen, and a 2016 Roundtable, the designated local tion, suggestions, urging us to do rant to gain access to Colin Mac- report from the Select Commit- venue for communication with the right things for our commu- donell’s home and apprehended Macdonell tee on South Bay Arrivals urged the FAA. Roundtable member- nity.” the 49-year-old without incident, the FAA to temporarily move it ship includes Los Altos Vice “We really appreciate that according to a department press in August 2020 when a tipster west so planes would travel over Mayor Anita Enander, Los Al- you do that as well as you under- release. The charges against him contacted the Internet Crimes fewer homes and businesses; an- tos Hills Councilmember Stan- stand how little we were able to include “obtaining and possess- Against Children Task Force, a other, long-term solution could ley Q. Mok and Mountain View affect what happened last week ing child sexual abuse material.” national program independent be identified in the future. Councilmember Alison Hicks. in the presentations,” Enander Now detectives are in the process from but partially funded by the But that change just wasn’t Once roundtable chairperson continued. of combing through electronic U.S. Department of Justice. The feasible, FAA Western-Pacific Mary-Lynne Bernald read the Bernald said she encourages devices and more than a dozen tipster directed task force team regional administrator Raquel letter aloud, the group heard Bay Area residents upset about social media accounts belong- members to a handful of porno- Girvin, told participants of the from members of the public. local flight paths to contact the ing to Macdonell to determine graphic photos involving chil- July 21 workshop. Debbie Hakim said her fami- FAA via the roundtable. whether he might be responsible dren, the release stated, and they “The FAA cannot design ly is grappling with health issues To submit comments, visit for additional crimes. traced the material to Macdonell. routes according to commu- due to SERFR. scscroundtable.org/contact- The investigation started See CHARGES, Page 7 nity criteria or condition,” she “We don’t even sleep that us. MANAGER council approved in May; the From Page 4 value of the contracts is orders Read both print and online editions of the Town Crier of magnitude higher than what id you know that some features on.losaltosonline.com do not appear in the print edition and residents are willing to pay. Dsome items in print do not appear online? That’s why you need to read both. Don’t miss out on of the issues and challenges that Cahill and other staff mem- all the news about your community. the new city manager is going to bers have described the pool of need to deal with?” he said. contractors willing to take on Hills projects as shallow, but Recruiting a candidate some residents, including Rajiv Only 20 or so people tuned Bhateja, believe they waited too into the hourlong meeting. long to obtain competitive bids. NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT Those who spoke said they want “How are we getting into Cahill’s replacement to focus on these situations?” Bhateja said COMMISSION OPENINGS fire safety, crime and proposed last week. “We would never do housing legislation that could in- that with our own money, at crease the density of their town. home, so why is the town doing He or she must be proactive, that with our money? We really The City of Los Altos is currently seeking residents interested in applying to serve on the shrewd at negotiating, fiscally would like to see some account- following City Commissions: conservative, communicative ability there. We want to see a and appreciative of the town’s regimen of the town’s resources FINANCIAL COMMISSION rural atmosphere. in that area. In my mind, taxpay- LIBRARY COMMISSION The new city manager must er money is sacred, and the town PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION also “stop the bleeding” of town should be managing it in a way staff members seeking employ- that respects that.” For more information, visit www.losaltosca.gov/cc or call 650-947-2610. ment elsewhere, Bob Sandor Los Altos Hills is approxi- Submit applications to the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, located at 1 North San Antonio told Phillips. mately halfway through the hir- Road, Los Altos or online at https://www.losaltosca.gov/cc/webform/commission-and- “First of all, you have the ing process, Phillips said. With ability to right the ship, OK?” the application deadline set at committee-application. Sandor said. “A lot of us under- Aug. 13, the council will likely DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS: Friday, August 13, 2021 stand that we have a problem. select a candidate within weeks. We’ve been suffering very high He or she should be ready to be- INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED FOR: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 staff turnover due to what we gin work by the end of October, see as current lack of manage- a timeline that coincides with Applicants must be residents of the City of Los Altos to be considered for an appointment. ment skills.” Cahill’s Oct. 29 departure. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend a meeting of the Commission on which Although never directly re- To view a recording of the they seek appointment. Meeting schedules are listed on the City’s Online Meeting and ferring to Cahill by name, the July 26 meeting and take the Events Calendar at https://www.losaltosca.gov/calendar. meeting participants referred survey, visit the town website at to projects they fault him for, losaltoshills.ca.gov/534/2021- including the town’s 15-year, City-Manager-Recruitment. Andrea Chelemengos $57.3 million garbage contract, The survey is available through City Clerk which the council approved in Aug. 13, and results will even- Pub. TC – August 4, 2021 2019, and its two-year, $186,000 tually be available on the landscaping contract, which the website.

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TREE From Page 1 Los Altos-based Home Care Agency for Elderly and Disabled causing damage and/or injury, Kielty rated No. 273 a 10. In April, after consulting the Read our reviews on Yelp to see how we can make a di erence Kielty report and another from March that also characterized the tree as hazardous, the town signed off on removal. Munici- pal code directs the owner of land adjacent to a right-of-way containing the condemned tree to pay for removal, and so the Packard Foundation would foot the bill. On Thursday, City Clerk Deborah Padovan cited the re- ports and referred to residents’ Mountain View Los Altos Adult School safety as “paramount.” “We don’t go out and arbi- Fall 2021 In-Person Learning trarily cut down trees,” she said. 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IF describes as a “purely liability Ann Duwe lobbied for a re- YOU JOIN ME PLEASE BE perspective.” In just a few days, Career Technical Education (CTE) prieve, and their pleas prompted (protective of) HER BUT KIND she has launched Appreciating English as a Second Language (ESL) interim planning, building and TO ALL INVOLED. THIS IS A Balance, a group dedicated to Adult High School Diploma & GED public works director Steve Pa- PEACEFUL MOVEMENT.” working with town leaders to Community Interest & Older Adults dovan, Deborah Padovan’s hus- A small group of like-mind- change the evaluation process Information and registration at: band, to consult a third arborist. ed residents gathered at the base for tree preservation. mvla.net/AS Oakson also called the Packard of No. 273 Thursday morning. “This town is about the oaks,” Foundation, and she said chief Someone tucked a stuffed toy she said. “Our town symbol is financial officer Craig Neyman representing Groot, the ambula- the oak. This is about the planet. agreed to evaluate the situation. tory tree creature from Marvel This is bigger than this tree.” When a third inspection Comics, between the trunk and Addendum: “Sadly Baby cleared workers to resume cut- the caution tape cinched tight Groot was babynapped and tak- EDUCATION REPORTER ting July 28, Oakson published against the bark. A sign hung en from the tree,” Oakson told for Local Community Publication an appeal on Nextdoor. over Groot’s head: “Help us pre- the Town Crier Friday. “We are “IM AT TOWN HALL serve the oaks, starting with this offering a $70 reward for this PLEADING (for) HER LIFE,” one.” safe return to the oak, no ques- The Los Altos Town Crier is seeking a full-time Oakson wrote in capital letters. Oakson is advocating for a tions asked. Anyone with infor- education reporter. “IF YOU HAVE TIME OR report from an independent ar- mation can contact us at appreci- ARE MOVED PLEASE JOIN borist not driven by what she [email protected].” Prior reporting experience for a print or online publication is desired. Qualified applicants ENGELAND staff into a real strength. … We CHARGES should have a degree in journalism and a good From Page 4 really want directors and manag- From Page 6 ers to be making the decisions, knowledge of AP style. Experience/expertise in new community center, set to we want them empowered to take Because the suspect resides in Adobe InDesign helpful. Duties include coverage open in October; and balanced charge of their projects and run Mountain View, the task force re- of local schools and businesses, and overseeing distribution of services through- their departments.” ferred the case to the MVPD. out the city. Engeland, 42, was selected MVPD’s Cyber and Financial production of special sections. Some night Asked about his accom- from a pool of approximately 30 Crime and Crimes Against Per- meeting and after-hours coverage is required. plishments as city manager, applicants. sons units collected evidence for This is an ideal opportunity for a self-starting team Engeland cited a turnaround in “His ability to effectively man- a month before they had enough staff and council efficiency in Si- age and implement long-range to obtain the search warrant, ac- player passionate about community journalism. erra Madre. infrastructure planning and en- cording to the release. Send resumes to managing editor Pete Borello “When we started, we had staff gage with residents, community The MVPD urges anyone vic- hesitant to make decisions,” he groups and the business commu- timized by Macdonell or anyone at [email protected]. said. “We went from super-long nity will also be extremely benefi- who knows someone who might meetings to adopting the budget cial as Los Altos moves forward have been victimized by him to in 15 minutes. … We built a lot with key projects and initiatives,” email Detective Angelica Espitia of trust in the community, a lot of Fligor said after council approved at angelica.espitia@mountain- 650.948.9000 losaltosonline.com trust with council. We turned the his hiring June 22. view.gov.

August 4, 2021 / Los Altos Town Crier / Page 7 Comment Letters to the Editor Peek into the Past

Hills’ classic car show ‘as good as it gets’ ing its purpose: east-west motor travel at about 25 mph. The Hills – Los Altos Hills Cuesta is an important col- – came alive with the vroom, lector street, but higher speeds vroom sounds of over 80 clas- would reduce safety without sic cars on exhibit at Purissima much effect on capacity or con- Park July 25. gestion. El Camino Real lets My favorite car: the off-white people safely drive 35, and Foot- gorgeous convertible Mustang. hill Expressway is there for 45 Taking a stroll among the beau- mph. tifully pampered cars and chat- Richard Feldman ting with their proud owners Los Altos made it a fun Sunday morning for me and my son Mark. Help Los Altos address We loved listening to a climate change wonderful band of 10 talented Los Altans are not shy about seniors, but “young at heart” speaking up for issues of indi- musicians. The Lionel Train vidual interest: a dog park, a collectors featured an added at- flashing stop sign, city art. Now traction for those of us who are we are facing record-breaking trains enthusiasts. Ahh, this is as drought, fires and heat. good as it gets. While disparate in their im- COURTESY OF LOS ALTOS HISTORY MUSEUM Thank you to the town of pacts, drought, fires and heat are Here’s a color shot of Rancho Shopping Center in Los Altos from the 1950s. Los Altos Hills for a lovely clearly linked to climate change. day. We know that the frequency Lina Broydo of these extreme events has in- make informed personal choic- Despite all their deficiencies among others. Los Altos Hills creased due to climate change, es and take the city’s Los Altos then, is it better to pass State Why the procrastination? An and they will continue to in- Climate Action and Adaptation Senate Bills 9 and 10 and revise argument is biking isn’t encour- Cuesta improvements crease as long as humans keep Plan (CAAP) community sur- them going forward? If not, it’s aged on Foothill – does that serving their purpose dumping greenhouse gases into vey. The city is preparing the our responsibility to come up make it OK for a death to occur? The Town Crier’s July 21 ar- the atmosphere. Imagine more CAAP to lower our communi- with a better idea; we can’t just Barbara Lessing ticle “Los Altos directs review fire, more heat, more drought. ty’s carbon footprint and adapt do nothing. Los Altos of Cuesta Drive traffic fixes” The effects we feel in Los to the consequences of climate Tim Biglow cites post-project speed mea- Altos are greatly magnified on change. Provide your input by Los Altos Noise from aircrafts surements of 25-28 mph. Maybe the world stage in health, hun- taking the CAAP survey (open- has improved since ’60s those are 85th percentile values, ger, migration, social justice and townhall.com/portals/225/ Why procrastinate on I have no patience for people sometimes called “rated speed” even survivability. Issue_10908) no later than Sun- Foothill bike safety? who whine about aircraft noise by right-to-drive-fast extremists. So, “What can I do?” Raise day. Is it going to take a biker be- in Los Altos (“FAA won’t re- Sounds like the road is still serv- your awareness of the issues, Don Weiden ing hit by a car and possibly par- route flight paths over Silicon Los Altos alyzed or killed before a deci- Valley,” July 28). Fifty years ago, sion can be made about the bike jet airliners operating into San SB 9 and 10: We can’t lane on Foothill Expressway Francisco International Airport Serving the greater Los Altos community since 1947 just do nothing at the intersection at El Monte used much nosier engines than (650) 948-9000 losaltosonline.com Single-family homeowners Avenue and also San Antonio the current models. In fact, the Subscriptions: [email protected] are doing pretty well; we made Road? I am shocked that an im- older engines are now banned Administration Print/Media Ad Sales Co-Publishers: Real Estate Advertising: a good investment buying our mediate solution has not taken because they are too noisy. Howard Bischoff (Ext. 306), [email protected]; Alo Mano (320), [email protected] homes and are seeing huge ap- place. People need to understand Dennis Young (311), [email protected] Ad Sales: Vice President of Sales and Marketing: Kathy Lera (307), [email protected] preciation. But that same ap- All it would take to end the that the noise situation has im- Kathy Lera, (307), [email protected] Janice Fabella (302), [email protected] preciation shuts out the up-and- confusion is the green striping proved since the 1960s. If they Administrative Assistant: Ad Services: coming next generation and that has been so successful else- do not appreciate the benefits of Taylor Barbour (300), [email protected] Production Manager: Editor-in-Chief: Melissa Rodriguez (309), [email protected] folks who want to get a toehold where. living near a major international Bruce Barton (301), [email protected] Graphic Designer: in the housing market; it re- Good examples are Alpine airport, then perhaps they need Managing Editor/Sports: Michel Echeverria (323), [email protected] Pete Borello (315), [email protected] Classified: moves entry-level housing. Road (which took the death of to consider relocating. Photographer/Reporter: Taylor Barbour (300), [email protected] I believe single-family home a neighbor to make it happen) Bill Hough Megan V. 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Page 8 / Los Altos Town Crier / August 4, 2021 Community Community Women’s Chorus to hold in-person sessions again

By Madhavi Karthik Chorus and advisory board Town Crier Editorial Intern member Claire Taylor said she fter conducting prac- joined the choir to continue pur- tices remotely during suing her love of singing. Athe pandemic, the Com- “I remember singing Girl munity Women’s Chorus is set Scout songs way back, and I to return to in-person meetings sang in the choir in college,” she in September. The choir, which said. “I was very happy to find a includes women of all ages, community women’s chorus so I performs at senior facilities could continue (singing).” throughout the Bay Area. Solomon said no audition is Funded by Los Altos Com- required to join the chorus, and munity Foundation since 2019, women are welcome to join re- according to member Carol gardless of their vocal experi- Solomon, the choir was founded ence. approximately 16 years ago by COURTESY OF COMMUNITY WOMEN’S CHOURUS “A lot of people would not Karl Schmidt, an instructor in Members of the Community Women’s Chorus are all smiles as they get ready to perform live. join because they would think, the music department at Foothill ‘My voice isn’t good enough,’ College. Once Foothill stopped September. bit we sang at a Memory Care When stay-at-home restric- but a choir is about the collec- running it, Schmidt ran it as a In the past, the chorus has Center in Menlo Park,” Solo- tions were in place, the chorus tive voices of all the singers,” private enterprise until he re- performed at BridgePoint at Los mon said. “My mother had Al- rehearsed via Zoom and was un- Solomon said. “Even people tired in 2019. Altos, The Terraces at Los Al- zheimer’s, and when we go to able to deliver live concerts, Sol- who are reticent can get great The choir holds weekly in- tos, Villa Siena and Redwood that memory-care center, I can omon said. The chorus aims to pleasure and find out that they person practices at the Unitar- Villa in Mountain View, Rosen- see all these people who remind return to in-person practices for can be part of making beautiful ian Church in Palo Alto, Solo- er House in Menlo Park, Palo me of my mom and who don’t the fall session beginning Sept. music.” mon said. Each year is divided Alto Commons and The Forum have much chance for joy or art 13, depending on Centers for into fall, winter and spring ses- in Cupertino. in their life, so it really means a Disease Control and Prevention For more information, visit sions, with the year starting in “My favorite (memory) is a lot to me to be in that space.” and county COVID guidelines. communitywomenschorus.org.

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August 4, 2021 / Los Altos Town Crier / Page 9 Community ‘Sing Like a Star’ at August’s First Friday event Museum highlights Town Crier Report Chinese experience ugust’s First Friday event, scheduled 6-9 during Gold Rush days Ap.m. Friday along Main and State streets in downtown Town Crier Report Los Altos, features a “Sing Like ifornian and a a Star” theme. uthor and historian Con- longtime Los “Are you ready to pretend nie Young Yu is sched- Altos Hills you are Frank Sinatra, Garth Auled to discuss “Journey resident. Brooks, Bruno Mars or Be- to Gold Mountain: Chinese and She has yonce, Madonna or Lady the Gold Rush” 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. written ex- Gaga?” asked Jamie Lucia, First 12. The program will be offered tensively on Friday co-chairperson. “Well, both in person at the Los Altos Asian-Amer- you’re in luck.” History Museum, 51 S. San An- ican history; Yu Attendees can hit the stage at COURTESY OF CAROL GARSTEN tonio Road, and via Zoom. she authored Veterans Community Plaza and A wide range of music is in store for visitors to this month’s Among the forty-niners seek- “Chinatown, San Jose, USA” First Friday event, slated Friday in downtown Los Altos. belt out karaoke hits from 6-7 ing their fortune in gold during and co-authored “Voices of p.m. A photo booth with props event aimed at attracting more on your dancing shoes, because the Gold Rush were young vil- the Railroad: Stories by De- will be open for free photos 6-9 business downtown. In addition we have 12 amazing community lagers sailing from Canton to scendants of Chinese Railroad p.m. at the plaza. to themed activities, the eve- bands playing all around down- Gum San, or “Gold Mountain,” Workers.” “Whether you are up for tak- nings include extended hours at town,” said Donna Drako, First their name for America. Yu will “The anti-Asian hate we ex- ing to the stage or just posing for stores, special promotions and Friday committee member. highlight the life and times of perience today is deeply rooted the camera, we have fun in store live music performed by a dozen early Chinese in California and in this country, going back to for you,” said Carol Garsten, bands on street corners and at For August’s band lineup the racial discrimination they the Gold Rush days of Califor- First Friday co-chairperson. storefronts. and more information, visit faced. nia,” she said. First Friday is a monthly “No matter your choice, put losaltosfirstfriday.org. Yu is a fourth-generation Cal- Thwarted by discriminatory laws and racial violence and driven from the mines, the Chi- nese moved on to other occupa- tions, becoming cooks, laundry- MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY men, levee builders and workers on the railroad that would unite the country. According to Yu, OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS their experience is often over- looked in Gold Rush history. Volunteer Opportunity on Standing Committees The program supports the museum’s latest exhibition, “Gold Fever! Untold Stories Los Altos Hills encourages and welcomes of the California Gold Rush,” residents to become involved in the local which spotlights the voices of community, and contribute to the success gold seekers who emigrated of the Town. Being a member of a Town from all parts of the world. The committee is a great opportunity to connect collection of documents and photos is on display through your passions with public service and use Aug. 29. your unique skills to benefit the community. The exhibition is organized by Exhibit Envoy in partnership Specific information on the committees, with the California Council for including membership eligibility, meeting Humanities, in collaboration times and locations, scope of authority, with the Oakland Museum of current members, and the application California. form is available on the Town’s website: Admission to “Journey to https://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov, under Gold Mountain” is free. Regis- tration is required for in-person “Government/Standing Committees.” and Zoom attendance. Masks The following committees currently have are recommended inside the openings: museum. To register and for more in- • Community Relations • Environmental Initiatives formation, visit losaltoshistory. org/GoldMountain. • Emergency Communications • History • Public Art • Open Space • Parks & Recreation • Environmental Design & Protection Visit the Town • Education • Library Commission Crier’s website, losaltosonline. For more information, please contact Deborah Padovan, City Clerk (650) 941-7222 or com, [email protected]. for all the The appointments are scheduled for the August 19, 2021 City Council Meeting. To be considered, please submit your application by Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 5:00pm. latest news.

Page 10 / Los Altos Town Crier / August 4, 2021 Community Los Altos teen virtuoso’s free masterworks concert helps foster kids Special to the Town Crier likes to build robots. He has a benefit piano concert – and University Ave. liver Bjorkman is 15 also been playing the piano and help foster children and their Bjorkman’s classic selections years old and a junior at studying music since he was 6. families at the same time – 7 will take the audience from the OLos Altos High School. Local residents will have the p.m. Aug. 12 at Union Presby- Baroque era to the 20th century He has his own website and opportunity to hear him play in terian Church of Los Altos, 858 and will include works by both Bach and Beethoven, among other musical masters. He earned his Certificate of Merit Advanced Level with Honors when he was just 13 and FINE ART PARK qualified as a United States In- LOS ALTOS ROTARY’S 46TH ANNUAL OPEN-AIR ART SHOW ternational Music Competition finalist in 2019. He was an Ad- vanced Panel finalist this year as well. In the past few years, he has been sharing his talent on Sundays at Union Presbyterian Church. The concert is free, and do- COURTESY OF OLIVER BJORKMAN nations collected at the perfor- Oliver Bjorkman is scheduled mance will benefit Help One to perform Aug. 12 in Los Child, a nonprofit organization Altos. founded in Los Altos that sup- ports the children and fami- on time so as not to disrupt the lies of foster and adopted kids performance. throughout Santa Clara, San For those who want to meet Mateo and five other counties. Bjorkman, a small reception This year’s donations will be will follow the concert. used to send foster and adopted children to a camp in the Cali- For more information on fornia redwoods. Help One Child and the con- 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Attendees are asked to arrive cert, visit HelpOneChild.org. August 14-15, 2021 Lincoln Park, Los Altos

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August 4, 2021 / Los Altos Town Crier / Page 11 Community Meet the artists: Rotary Club of Los Altos previews Fine Art in the Park By Scott Hunter and Patricia Rohrs Following are brief profiles of lywood movies – are reflected thizes with the baby, who feels Special to the Town Crier a few of the participating artists, in his unique, contemporary what he felt when he emigrated one new to Fine Art in the Park, bronze sculptures. to the United States in 1989 with ew and returning artists the others returnees. His sculpture “Dialog” de- his wife and two small children. – more than 100 in all – picts a large, fierce bull look- “I felt incredibly vulnerable,” Nare preparing to share, New artist ing down at a vulnerable small Babayan recalled. “And not be- discuss and sell their work at the works in bronze child. According to Babayan, the ing able to speak the language Rotary Club of Los Altos’ Fine Among the new artists is bull symbolizes the world and made it incredibly hard.” Art in the Park open-air art show, Nobe Babayan, who grew up in the child symbolizes the feeling At the same time, he added, scheduled 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. rural Armenia. His two passions of being overwhelmed by the the baby displays hopefulness, Aug. 14 and 15 in Lincoln Park. – animals and whimsical Hol- world. Babayan said he sympa- standing fast and looking up to something bigger in the future. Babayan’s sculptures often express themes of hopefulness and familial love – love between husband and wife, parent and child. He credits his father with fueling his love for the arts. “My father was the driving force to my success,” Babayan said. “Even with limited finan- cial resources, he made sure I had the supplies needed for my art.” Once in the U.S., after work- ing a series of jobs unrelated to art, Babayan said he realized that his calling was creating bronze art. With help from his family, IMAGES COURTESY OF PATRICIA ROHRS he began applying to art festi- This year’s Fine Art in the vals, where he measured success Park event will feature the in seeing joy on people’s faces work of Nobe Babayan, top, when they viewed his art. and Paul Nzalamba, above. As with many artists, Babay- an said the pandemic has taken Uganda native Nzalamba was a toll on him and his family. He exposed to art as a young child lamented the cancellation of live as he watched his mother design outdoor art shows and the loss of and construct baskets, floor mats important parts of living life. and room dividers. He began Now that in-person art shows drawing when he was 8 years are making a comeback, he said old, and by the time he was in he is eager for feedback on his high school, he was selling his art. paintings. Nzalamba refined his “When people tell me my skills in college, learning batik sculptures make them happy or – a wax-resistant, fabric-dyeing make them laugh, it gives me the technique – from batik master most satisfying feeling,” he said. Katongole Wasswa. “Life is already stressful, espe- After further studies in Kenya, cially the past year, and we all Nzalamba traveled to Los Ange- need happiness and laughter in les, where he found an enthusi- our lives.” astic audience for his fine art at Babayan believes the arts are West Coast art fairs and galleries. especially important right now. Nzalamba’s pieces are filled “I am tremendously grateful with exotic and rhythmic use of to my family and this country vibrant color and form, express- for allowing me to follow my ing his cultural heritage and per- dreams,” he said. “I hope to con- sonal experiences. Although his tinue this journey for a very long paintings depict scenes from his time and to reach new heights native Africa, the themes of fam- with my art.” ily, relationships, celebration and To preview his work, visit learning are universally human. nobeart.com. To preview his art, visit nzalamba-artworks.com. Returning artists Vicknair, an artist from Bend, anticipate connection Ore., began painting seriously Artists returning to the show while in high school. Primarily and anticipating reconnecting an abstract painter, his paintings with old and new customers show great depth of color and flu- and art enthusiasts include Paul idity. He works in oils, acrylics Nzalamba, Nicholas Vicknair and dyed, high-gloss epoxy resin. and Ian Ely. See ART, Page 13

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ART is the joy of his life. He wants viewers From Page 12 Work of muralist to feel as if they were there – on the His initial experience with resin was beach at sunrise; standing beneath a brightens Animal coating his wooden boat. For his resin majestic tumbling waterfall and feeling Chiropractic paintings, he infuses color into the resin damp from its spray; noticing the blend and creates abstractions drawn from na- of nature and architecture in a sailing Artist Casey Koerner, a new Los ture. ship; or resting their hands on timeless, Altos resident, recently used To preview his art, visit nicholas- weatherworn desert rocks, listening for spray paint to complete two vicknairdesigns.com. ghosts of the past. murals on the exterior walls of As a boy, photographer Ely was Ely employs long exposures, allow- Los Altos Community & Animal Chiropractic. Koerner said he drawn to nature. ing him to capture delicate details and Religiousis drawn to creating murals Directory “I felt a pull toward the freedom of colors invisible to the human eye. because they inspire people to the vast, raw landscapes of America,” “It’s a truly magicalLOS Aprocess,LTOS L andUTH IE RANpursue their own creativity. he said. “The family road and rail trips discover something new everyFirst single Church Watch of Christ, him paint liveLOS 5-8 ALTOS p.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH of my boyhood left their imprint on my day,” he said. ScientistFriday during the LOSFirst ALTOS Friday LUTHERAN CHURCH heart, and the memory of my first sight To preview his work, visit ianely.com. event at the downtownRejoice Los in the Altos Word + Sent in the Spirit 401 University Ave. (650) 948-3602 of the Colorado mountains still stirs my For a full list of artists and more in- triangle. 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His Atrack records at Santa on getting fit first and see what 39th-place time of 15:56 on the Clara University in the spring, I can realistically enter,” said 3.1-mile course at Woodward the Los Altos resident doesn’t Olivero, who started work as Park in Fresno led the Lancers, expect them to hold up for long. a business intelligence analyst who finished 12th in Division II. “I think both records will last month. “I ran 83 miles (two Olivero joined the track team go down next year – they won’t weeks ago); I’m looking to build the next spring and after one last,” the distance runner said. a higher volume.” meet on JV, he was promoted to “The team is getting better.” While there are few activi- varsity. He primarily competed So did Olivero during his five ties he loves as much as running, in the 1,600 and 3,200 runs, with years at SCU, where he also ran Olivero said he didn’t develop a a few 800s sprinkled in. on the cross-country team. Over- passion for the sport until high “I made CCS every year,” Oli- coming foot injuries that hin- school. vero said, referring to the Cen- dered him earlier in his college “In middle school, I did one tral Coast Section championship career, Olivero finished strong. year of cross-country, but I was meet, “but I didn’t do well until I Over the last weekend of the not very good at all,” he said. was a senior. I was third in CCS track season, the redshirt senior A club soccer player since in the 3,200. I showed up a lot entered the Broncos’ record book second grade, Olivero gave run- more confident that year.” with his winning times in the ning another try when he got to In addition, Olivero helped 10,000- and 3,000-meter races. St. Francis. the St. Francis cross-country “Xander had an amazing “I started as a sophomore,” team qualify for state earlier that weekend, and he thoroughly he said. “I joined (cross-country) school year, and he made the deserved it,” SCU head coach because I was afraid of getting meet as an individual the season Felipe Montoro said in a press cut from soccer. I wanted to get before. release posted on the athletic de- in better shape to have a better partment website. “His competi- chance of making it.” Getting noticed tive drive and his confidence are By late fall of that year, Oli- It was during his junior year COURTESY OF THE OLIVERO FAMILY Santa Clara University’s Xander Olivero races toward victory – at an all-time high.” vero dropped soccer altogether. that Olivero caught the attention and a school record – in the 3,000-meter run last May. Olivero’s 10K time of 29 min- He was a runner now. of college coaches. utes, 27.36 seconds at the Azusa “There’s a lot less pressure,” Olivero said he received sev- trying to accomplish.” summer in Colorado running at Pacific Last Chance Twilight Olivero said of cross-country eral recruiting letters and also Olivero focused on cross- high altitude. “I got over it just meet May 14 set a new school and track. “I had a bit of anxiety sent emails to coaches of schools country as a freshman and par- before my senior year, because I standard by 20 seconds. Some 36 in the team sport environment – he was interested in. He visited ticipated in four meets. His 8K took time off that was needed.” hours later at the SCU vs. SMC I was worried about messing up Boston University and Loyola time of 24:51.70 at the Stanford After taking a redshirt year in Bay Area Dual meet in San Jose, and letting down the team. With Marymount University before Invitational paced the Broncos, cross-country, Olivero ran track he ran the 3K in 8:13.85 to break running, I’m more in control of becoming a Bronco. and he knocked 12 seconds off in the spring of 2020. The season the SCU record by three seconds. my success.” “Santa Clara was not super that personal record by season’s was cut short by the pandemic, “The 10K was definitely my high on my list originally,” he end. however, leaving Olivero only best (performance),” Olivero The ‘aha’ moment said. “I wasn’t looking to stay The foot injuries flared up as one more year to run. said, “and the 3K was the cherry Olivero quickly realized he close to home – I wanted to get a sophomore, limiting his partic- “Mentally, I approached it on top.” could be pretty good at it as well. out of the Bay Area. They offered ipation in the cross-country and differently,” he said. “This was it “It was on the second or third me an official visit, and I loved track seasons, and plagued him for me, and I wanted to make the Still putting in miles run with my high school (cross- the team and the vision coach through his junior year. most of it.” That cherry may have capped country) team,” he said. “We Felipe was selling there. I liked “I had plantar fasciitis and Following a shortened cross- his career at SCU, but the June were running up this hill at Ran- the people, and the people were was too stubborn to treat it prop- country season last fall, Olivero graduate hasn’t stopped running. cho San Antonio, and I made it onboard with what the coach was erly,” said Olivero, who spent one See RUNNER, Page 15 MVLA 04 ECNL girls soccer team scores another national title MVLA 04 ECNL, an Elite Clubs National League girls team from the Mountain View Los Altos Soccer Club, last month won its second national championship. The squad claimed the under-17 division at the ECNL National Finals, held July 17-19 in Richmond, Va. MVLA followed a 3-1 win over Solar SC (Allen, Texas) in the semifi- nals with a 1-0 victory against LAFC Slammers (Newport Beach) in the champion- ship match. Jasmine Aikey scored the decisive goal in the title game. MVLA made the final four after a strong playoff performance in Florida the week before. Front row, from left: Greenlee Kauinana, Joelle Jung, Amalie Pianim, Julia Moore, Allie Montoya, Charis Toney, Mya Wheeler, Charlotte Kohler and Milla Shafie. Back: Coaches Albertin and Erin Montoya, Cadee Borg, Ariel Thongkham, Cameron Fields, Mila Betinelli, Aikey, Mya Sanchez, Sophia Sasaki, Sofie Rodriguez, Leah O’Brien, Freya Spiekerkoetter and Layne Kohler. Not pictured: Kaia Flores. COURTESY OF ERIN MONTOYA

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August 4, 2021 / Los Altos Town Crier / Page 15 Stepping Out Mtn. View’s Pear Theatre reveals new season, beginning Aug. 20 Town Crier Report theater in the Bay Area, to lifting presented the insects gone, the world is be- phis in April 1968, “Mountain- voices that are too often left be- as a staged ginning to fall apart as crops fail top” imagines the last night in ountain View’s Pear hind and to igniting the passion reading in and people struggle to hold on to the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Theatre recently un- of theater for 20 more years. To- that year’s their ways of life. Cassandra and He meets a spunky motel maid Mveiled its 20th anniver- gether with Silicon Valley’s the- Fresh Pro- her brother Alexander are track- named Camae, who arrives to sary season, “20 PearFect Years, ater community, we are returning duce Festi- ing the last monarch butterflies provide room service but is soon Now 20 More,” set to run Aug. with power.” val. in the world as they head to the revealed to be more than a cham- 20 through July 17. The season opens with the The show West Coast. Their path intersects bermaid. The lineup pairs new shows world premiere of Meghan will be pre- Jones with a truffle farm, where a small Next up is Mary Zimmerman’s with shows Pear has presented in Maugeri’s “Mothers of the Bride,” sented as a group of people are hunkering adaptation of Ovid’s “Meta- the past, with many of the pro- running Aug. 20 through Sept.12. hybrid – part live, part filmed – down for the oncoming collapse morphoses,” running March 18 duction slots performed in reper- It is about a bride-to-be who must and will be offered as a bonus of society. through April 10. It was previ- tory (“Pear Pairings”). manage the affections of both her show for subscribers. October also will feature a ously performed by Pear in its “This season we celebrate not mother and her stepmother while Following in the fall is the production of “The Tempest,” seventh season. Based on ancient just 20 years of existence for Pear planning her wedding. first of several “Pear Pairings,” one of the most successful pro- myths, “Metamorphoses” sug- Theatre, but all of us coming Starting out as a 10-minute two plays running Oct. 1-24. ductions of Pear’s 12th season. gests that human beings haven’t back from the challenges of the piece as part of “Pear Slices” In co-production with Per- Performed in repertory, the pro- fundamentally changed in 2,000 past 18 months,” artistic director in 2019, it was developed into a spective Theatre Company duction is a new adaptation of years. As Zimmerman has said, Sinjin Jones said. “With the help full-length piece with input from comes “Somewhere” by Marisela Shakespeare’s classic that centers “These myths have a redemptive of our community, we return other members of the Pear Play- Treviño Orta, which explores the on magical happenings on a des- power in that they are so ancient. stronger than before, celebrating wrights Guild and fine-tuned consequences of the neglect of ert island and long-awaited jus- There’s a comfort in the familiar- a commitment to reimagining with audience input after being the environment. With almost all tice delivered. ity of the human condition.” From Nov. 19 through Dec. With spring comes the re- 12, Pear continues its tradition of turn of “Pear Slices,” the annual less-than-typical holiday shows short-play showcase, running with a “Pear Pairing” of “The May 6-29. It features original, Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa short plays from the members of FastHorse and “Eight Nights” by the Pear Playwrights Guild. The Jennifer Maisel. slew of 10- to 15-minute plays “Thanksgiving” is a satire in will be performed by a single

which three woke white thespi- cast of local actors. FREE CONCERT ans endeavor to devise an ele- June’s season finale will be mentary school pageant about the one last “Pear Pairing,” running first Thanksgiving while avoid- June 24 through July 17. The ing any culturally appropriative plays include Edward Albee’s missteps. “Three Tall Women” and Julia “Eight” is set during eight Cho’s “The Piano Teacher,” both nights of Hanukkah over eight dramas about older women re- decades, from 1949 to 2016. Ho- flecting on their lives. locaust survivor Rebecca Blum Show times are 7:30 p.m. arrives in America at 19 and ob- Fridays, 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 serves the holidays in the same p.m. Sundays. Plays part of “Pear HOSTED BY UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH apartment each year with her fa- Pairings” also will have 2 p.m. ther, husband, friends, daughter performances Saturdays. and granddaughter as she tries to Shows will be subject to pub- COME, ENJOY AN EVENING OF vanquish the past that still haunts lic health guidance, according to her. Pear, and most are planned to be MASTERFUL PIANO WORKS In celebration of the new performed live at nearby outdoor year and Black History Month, locations. Pear’s indoor space is Donations to benefit Pear presents Katori Hall’s “The located at 1110 La Avenida St. Mountaintop” Jan. 21 through For individual tickets and Feb. 13, along with a new play in subscriptions and for more in- repertory that will be announced formation, call 254-1148 or visit THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 @ 7 PM early in the season. Set in Mem- thepear.org. Outdoor movie nights continue in Mtn. View Award-winning pianist Oliver Town Crier Report Bjorkman will preform classical • “Secret Life of Pets 2,” Fri- day at Sylvan Park, 600 Sylvan works by Bach, Beethoven, he city of Mountain View’s Ave. Chaminade and more. TSummer Outdoor Movie • “Maleficent: Mistress of Night Series has returned, with Evil,” Aug. 13 at Eagle Park, 650 Oliver began playing piano when free screenings set to run Fri- Franklin St. he was six. Now, at 15, his list of days through Aug. 20. • “Sonic the Hedgehog,” Aug. musical accolades continues to All movies start at 8:30 p.m.; 20 at Rengstorff Park, 201 S. grow. Come and watch a brilliant attendees are encouraged to Rengstorff Ave. artist in the infancy of this career. bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information, call The series began in mid-July. the Mountain View Recreation The remaining schedule follows. Division at 903-6331.

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or as long as there have Auto Review been Miatas – 31 years Fnow – people have won- realized closed coupe and a con- dered if there should be a dedi- vertible. cated Miata coupe to go with Under the hood, it’s the 2.5- the convertible. liter 4-cylinder SKYACTIV-G Happily, Mazda resisted that engine making 181 horsepower suggestion and, after an early with 151 pounds per foot of and somewhat ungainly attempt torque. Zero to 60 happens in the at a retractable hardtop 10 years same 5.7 seconds as it does in ago, has been selling the MX-5 soft-top Miatas. With its sport- Miata RF the past few years. tuned suspension and Bilstein The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata shock absorbers, the Miata is the RF Grand Touring is the elegant perfect winding-road partner. solution – a retractable, power- An automatic transmission operated roof panel that, when is available, and I’m sure I’ve stowed, turns the Miata into a driven an automatic Miata at Targa top. some point, but I honestly don’t Compared to the previous remember it. The vast majority MIKE HAGERTY/SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER retractable hardtop, the styling I’ve driven over the years have The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring features a retractable, power-operated roof panel. is smoother, there’s less weight been the six-speed manual, as When stowed, it turns the Miata into a Targa top. The car sells for about $35,000. and complexity, more usable was this one. The stick in the dard equipment highlights at audio system, navigation and though long-term cleaning and luggage space when the top is Miata is light, smooth and pre- that price are the stunning and heated leather sport seats. upkeep are something to seri- open because the top slides into cise, and contributes enormous- new for this year deep crystal The only extra-cost option ously consider. a separate compartment – and ly to the fun of driving it. blue mica paint, Apple CarPlay on our tester was the also newly So, with $945 delivery, pro- the cabin is insulated when the The base price of the new and Android Auto (also newly available white Nappa leather cessing and handling fee, the as- top is closed. Driving the MX-5 MX-5 Miata RF Grand Tour- standard for 2021), 17-inch al- interior – $300 and well worth tested price of the 2021 Mazda Miata RF is like driving a fully ing is $34,325. Among the stan- loy wheels, nine-speaker Bose the brightening of the cockpit, See MIATA, Page 20 Discussions with county concerning Freon fix results in one cool customer redesign of FH Expressway intensify By Matt Pataky By Chris Hoeber n a hot day, you probably want Matt the Mechanic to make sure your car’s interior n my column last month, I addressed Sharing the Road Ois cool before you get in. In the end, there needed to be a more the groundswell of opposition from In the past, this simply wasn’t pos- viable alternative. Ithe local cycling community to the • There is no 6-foot area for bicycle sible, but advancements in automotive redesign of Foothill Expressway be- use between the right-turn and through technology now enable people to start Ozone protection tween San Antonio Road and El Monte lane, except the “slot” at the very end. their cars, turn on lights and even heat In the 1930s, the invention of chlo- Avenue. • There is a weaving area with unde- and cool their cars with a cellphone app. rofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluo- It is disappointing that although the fined lanes. As cars become more complicated, rocarbons led to the rise of two freons design accomplished all of its stated however, so do their repairs. Last month – R-12 and R-22. R-12 was the most goals, it did so at the expense of bicycle County open to fixes we had a 2019 VW e-Golf come in with adopted freon for cars, yet it had a major safety – cyclists are now expected to ride I wrote this column immediately after an air-conditioning problem. The cus- problem. Once R-12 was released, it to the right of the right-turn lane until Santa Clara County’s July 27 meeting tomer said the interior fans would blow, would climb through the stratosphere the very last minute and then make a with Los Altos city representatives and but the air was not cold. and destroy the ozone. By 1990, R-12 sharp left turn through fast-moving traf- members of the local cycling community. This particular e-Golf is using VW’s was on its way out, and the depletion of fic to continue straight on Foothill. This County officials presented three potential most state-of-the-art dual A/C systems the ozone led to the next innovations in explicitly violates section 403.6 of the ways to improve the safety of the present and the newest 1234yf freon. Freon ozone-safe freons. Caltrans Highway Design Manual. design of the Foothill/El Monte intersec- gases also have undergone a pretty dra- By 1995, most cars on the road were Here are the ways the design violates tion. It is clear to me that county offi- matic evolution over the past 40 years, equipped with 134-A freon. It was a 403.6: cials have heard our concerns, and their resulting in cleaner and safer refrigerant fantastic refrigerant because it did not • It maximizes the potential confusion response was much clearer than it had gases. destroy the ozone. In the early 2000s, for motorists and bicycles. been at last month’s Complete Streets In the early 1940s, the automotive however, scientists discovered that • It introduces ambiguity, because Commission meeting. Two of the three industry was looking at all kinds of re- 134-A was a large contributor of green- depending on traffic conditions, it will be ideas were well received, and they rep- frigerant gases –ammonia, carbon diox- house gas. Greenhouse gases get trapped impossible for cyclists to comply with the resented different approaches to solving ide, propane, sulfur dioxide and methyl in the atmosphere and lead to the accel- designated transition markings. the problem. chloride. Each of these refrigerant gases eration of global warming. • It does not comply with user (cyclist) The first two proposals were variants could cool, but they all have downsides, Once scientists started getting a expectations and certainly increases on the same idea, and the better one was including safety concerns with flamma- handle on global warming, they created conflicts between vehicles and bicyclists to use green stripes to bring attention to bility or toxicity, high pressure issues or a scale to measure each contributing with respect to the previous design. See FOOTHILL, Page 21 price point. See MECHANIC, Page 19

Page 18 / Los Altos Town Crier / August 4, 2021 On the Road • Porsche • Mercedes Benz REITMEIR’S • BMW VW enters • Audi WERKSTATT INC. • Volkswagen EV market • Mini By Mike Hagerty GERMAN CAR SPECIALISTS or all the discussion ~ in Los Altos Since 1966 ~ about Tesla founder Elon FMusk’s recent appear- 3 0 9 F IRST S TREET ance on “Saturday Night Live,” L OS A LTOS I haven’t heard this possible the- 650.941.4331 ory: Elon needed a laugh. WWW . RW - INC . COM The year 2021 will go down in automotive history as the year the competition came in earnest for Tesla, with two of the larg- est automakers in the world – Volkswagen and Ford – aiming MIKE HAGERTY/SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER For over 23 years, Liz O’Brien has owned and operated straight for the heart of the Tesla The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 features a screen with speed, charge MacSmart Computer Services. She helps Home Model Y with their own all-elec- and other functions that is visible through the steering wheel. Users, Small Businesses and Seniors with all computer and electronic help. tric crossover SUVs. a few years ago). • All work done at your location! I reviewed the 2021 Ford The ID.4 has 64.2 cubic feet • We Support Mac & PC’s & iPhones & iPads, • Apple TV (+) , Roku, etc. 650-596-9787 Mustang Mach-E in the March Auto Review of cargo space in the rear, to the • Internet and Wi-Fi issues, Routers, Printers, 408-393-0977 • We explain and resolve iCloud, Passwords, Malware and www.macsmart.com 3 Town Crier. Now, it’s time for Mach-E’s 59.6. However, the all computer questions! the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 1st with an Environmental Pro- Mustang also has a small front • We’re also offering classes. [email protected] Edition. tection Agency-estimated 250 storage space, or “frunk,” which Similar in basic concept miles of range per charge. The brings its total to 64.4 cubic feet, (electric crossover SUV), the standard Mach-E setup is rated narrowly edging out the VW. 2000 Measure A Citizens Watchdog Committee two vehicles are considerably at 230 miles, but there are op- Inside, like the Mach-E, the REPORT TO THE PUBLIC different. The VW is smaller tions that can get up to 300 miles ID.4 avoids the Tesla approach Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020) overall, 180.5 inches long to the per charge. With the VW, there’s of one giant center screen for all Mach-E’s 186, with a 108.9-inch only the one motor. functions. Instead, the ID.4 fea- 2000 Measure A is a 30-year half-cent sales tax devoted wheelbase to the Mach-E’s 117. DC fast-charging is not only tures a screen for speed, charge to transit improvements. The measure mandated that an The Ford is 1.1 inches wider possible, it’s free for the first and other critical driver infor- independent citizens watchdog committee review the 2000 than the VW and 1.4 inches three years of ownership at Elec- mation directly ahead of the Measure A expenditures, commission audits, and issue reports lower. trify America charging stations driver. It is visible through the to the public. This report is the 2000 Measure A CWC's report The Volkswagen is powered (this was part of VW’s atone- top half of the steering wheel, for FY 2020, the 14th year of the 30-year program. by an 82 kWh electric motor ment for the Diesel-gate scandal See VOLKSWAGEN, Page 21 refrigerant cut-off valves, the system can switch After careful review, the CWC concludes that for FY 2020, MECHANIC 2000 Measure A tax dollars were spent in accordance with From Page 18 from A/C to heat on the fly. the intent of the measure. This complicates diagnostics and service gas – the Global Warming Potential (GWP). For because we not only have to connect the A/C ma- example, R404-A used in commercial trucking chine, but also a scanner. During the test/evacua- Summary of FY 2020 Program Expenditures: had a GWP of 3,922; 134-A has a GWP of 1,430. tion process, each circuit has to be commanded to The latter is much better than 404-A, but there open and close to be properly tested. To perform was still room for improvement. an A/C service on a 134a system, it would nor- By 2010, major freon manufacturers such as mally take about two hours. On a 1234yf system Honeywell and Chemours introduced a new line with dual climate control, it can take up to five of freon, based on hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs). hours. HFOs are organic compounds made with hydro- Once everything was connected, we began gen, fluorine and carbon. This new HFO freon, the evacuation process. By the time we got to the called 1234yf, does not destroy the ozone layer No. 5 refrigerant cut-off valve, we were unable and has a GWP of 4. Some car manufacturers to command it. We checked power and ground started using 1234yf as early as 2013, and it’s to the valve; the electrical side was OK. We then now in most cars. called the customer to say we had to replace the No. 5 valve and then retest the system. Complicated diagnostics In the end, this repair took eight to nine hours, As freon gases have evolved, so have the including the test, evacuation, repair and charge. systems that run them. I have written columns on Because there are so many moving parts, there heat pumps and how A/C systems work. These is a high chance of a part failing. Even though new systems not only cool the car’s interior, but the system is complicated, it does offer individual also can heat the interior and perform other tasks, HVAC options to the driver and passengers. such as cooling the electric drive motor. Because It’s also kind to the environ- the newer cars using the 1234yf freon are so com- ment. * Expenditures were grouped by category. Totals and percentages may not be plex, it has changed the way we service them. Matt Pataky is the owner precise due to independent rounding. Individual project detail is available in the project status section of this report. Our 2019 e-Golf uses a dual control heating of Sunnyvale Foreign Car ** Includes professional services, debt service, principal payment, bond interest, etc. and air conditioning system. Because of this, the Service, 15 Pioneer Way, *** Transit Operating Assistance equals 20.75% of sales tax revenue, which equals car has an A/C condenser, A/C evaporator, heat Mountain View. For more 12.1% of total expenditures for FY 2020. condenser and heat exchanger for the heat con- information, call 960- denser. As the car has so many heat exchangers 6988, email sfcsmv@ 2107-2334 on one system, each of them must be separated. gmail.com or visit For more information, By installing three expansion valves and three sunnyvaleforeigncar.com. visit vta.org/2000MeasureA.

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MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring is $35,770. There simply is no better reasonably priced sports car than the MX-5 Miata. And if I were playing with my own money, I’d ab- solutely go for the RF. The real-world benefits are just too good to ignore. SPECIALIZING IN MINIs & BMWs Mike Hagerty, vice president of member- ship for Western Automotive Journalists (waj.org), has been writing about cars since 15 PIONEER WAY 1997. To read more of his reviews, visit MikeHagertyCars.com or follow him on MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA Twitter (twitter.com/mikehagertycars) and (On the corner of Pioneer & Evelyn) Facebook (facebook.com/ Matt the Mechanic mikehagertywritesaboutcars). Columnist for the 650-960-6988 • SUNNYVALEFOREIGNCAR.COM Los Altos Town Crier’s “On the Road” section DMV now offering BMW | AUDI | SUBARU | TOYOTA | LEXUS | MAZDA | ACURA | HONDA | VW | MINI paperless notices for license renewals Town Crier Report Once customers sign in or he Department of Motor create a secure online account Vehicles is now offering at dmv.ca.gov, they can opt in to TCalifornians the option receive driver’s license renewal to receive driver’s license re- notices by email, according to newal notices by email as part the release. Along with helping of its ongoing efforts to expand the environment, the paperless digital services and reduce its option also will simplify the carbon footprint. renewal process by linking to “Our customers can now ‘go the sign-in page for the online green’ with the DMV and opt renewal form and information in to receive an email instead about applying for a REAL ID. of a paper renewal notice in The DMV this month the mail when their driver’s li- planned to start sending elec- cense is about to expire,” DMV tronic renewal notices to eli- director Steve Gordon said in a gible customers who opt in recent press release. “This new for driver’s licenses expiring paperless option is convenient in December 2021. The DMV for the customer, makes renew- sends out renewal notices about ing online a breeze and will three to four months before a save tons of paper every year. license expires, typically every We hope our customers see the five years. value and sign up for this new For more information, visit electronic option.” dmv.ca.gov.

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Page 20 / Los Altos Town Crier / August 4, 2021 On the Road VOLKSWAGEN FOOTHILL From Page 19 From Page 18 similar to other vehicles. the 100-foot long area where bikes are expected to move Unlike the Ford, VW has attached its driver infor- across the right-turn vehicle lane while yielding to vehicles mation screen to the steering column so that it moves in that lane. with any adjustments to the wheel. You’ll never block The idea is good, but do the math: At 20 mph, it takes any part of the readout, which I like a lot. a cyclist 3.5 seconds to go 100 feet; at 10 mph, it takes Arguably less successful is the gear selector. It’s an 7 seconds. Clearly, that is an insufficient time to find an oddly-shaped knob mounted on the right side of the opening (cyclists would be required to yield to overtaking screen atop the steering wheel. You grab it and twist to- traffic), and cyclists would inevitably be forced to stop in ward the windshield to select “Drive,” and back toward the midst of traffic while looking for a way to cross. The you to select “Reverse.” “Park” is a button on the side. idea can be made to work if the transition zone is realisti- I can’t think of a gear selector like this in any other cally increased, and if the same green pavement treatment vehicle (the Mach-E chose to go with a somewhat fa- is used to show the expected bike route before and after miliar rotary knob on the console), and I have to ques- the transition zone, alerting motorists to what to expect tion the wisdom of reinventing key driver functions ahead. – especially ones connected to safety – in a vehicle The third approach is to create a separated bike lane intended to bring a mass of traditional buyers to EVs. MIKE HAGERTY/SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER to the right of the right-turn lanes and use traffic lights at The touchscreen and buttons for the climate con- Volkswagen’s new ID.4 is powered by an 82 kWh the intersection to regulate right-turning motor vehicles trol, infotainment and other vehicle systems are pos- electric motor. It can go 250 miles on a charge, and straight-through cyclists. This has the advantage that sibly a little too clever as well. Over time, and with according to an EPA estimate. it would be navigable by less-skilled or novice cyclists at some actual reading of the owner’s manual, you can the Ford Mustang Mach-E on price, but it lags in pas- rush hour, but I don’t think this is the demographic that figure out the various functions and what can and can- senger space (both carry five people, but the Mach-E’s currently uses the expressway. It does not address all of the not be done without the touchscreen, but it’s not intui- longer wheelbase and extra width will make rear seat other intersections these cyclists will encounter. It would tive. Again, in a vehicle intended to be most buyers’ passengers more comfortable) and nearly ties in terms also introduce additional delays for through cyclists, which first EV, I’d argue the more user-friendly and instantly of standard range and cargo space. would make it tempting for experienced cyclists to bypass familiar, the better. So that leaves user-friendliness. There, I have to during off hours. give it to the Mustang. Someone who’d never driven an What was not addressed was the possibility of a sepa- Ace in the hole EV but had been in a Ford in the past 10 years could rated right-turn lane to allow a well-designed bike lane The base price -of the Volkswagen is $39,995. Our feel at home in just a couple of minutes. between Lane 2 (straight through El Monte) and Lane 3 tester was the top-of-the-line 1st Edition, which starts But the ID.4 has one ace in the hole: three years of (right turn at El Monte). Vehicles would have to merge at $43,995. Among the standard equipment highlights free charging at VW’s Electrify America network of right across the bike route to enter this separated lane, just at that price are 20-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic more than 17,000 chargers. Imagine an automaker of- as they do at all other intersections on Foothill. If county fixed glass roof with power sunshade, a trailer hitch fering to pick up the tab for three years’ worth of gas or officials really want to respond to cyclists’ feedback, they (up to 2,200 pounds capacity), dual-zone automatic cli- diesel fill-ups. need to consider this idea as well. mate control and 12-way power front seats. I’m not sure I can pick a winner here. And the box- I do not have room in this column to address all the There were no extra-cost options on our test vehicle, ing match is about to become a brawl as the Hyundai pros and cons of these proposals, but last week’s meeting so with $1,195 destination charge, the as-tested price Ioniq 5 and a host of other competitors enter the ring was a constructive step forward. Now that the range of is $45,190. Volkswagen is new to the EV market, so in the next few months. 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Police, LASD LASD summer school emphasizes host drive for school supplies hands-on hard work & design thinking By Zoe Morgan Students last Town Crier Report Staff Writer/[email protected] week try out he Los Altos Police a go-kart they Department is team- hen Reiko Wald and built as part of the Los ing up with the Los her team started build- T Altos School Altos School District for the Wing their go-kart, District’s second Pack the Patrol Car things didn’t go smoothly at first. summer fundraiser, which provides Pieces kept coming apart and the school pro- school supplies to children in steering wheel would only turn gram at Cov- need. in one direction. However, when ington School. New and unused school they raced their finished vehicle The program supplies may be dropped off Thursday, they were the fastest was open to through Thursday in the po- go-kart in the competition. students in grades 4-8. lice department’s main lobby, “It definitely started out as a

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Resi- rocky beginning,” said Reiko, an ZOE MORGAN/ dents also may bring dona- incoming eighth-grader at Egan TOWN CRIER tions to the Downtown Los Junior High School. “Our cart Over the past month, fourth- where students iteratively test and “The building was kind of Altos Farmers’ Market 4-8 started out the worst out of ev- through eighth-graders enrolled improve their go-kart. difficult at first – everything p.m. Thursday, where a police erybody’s by far, and then we got in summer school worked in “(It’s) that perseverance at- kept coming apart,” Daniel said. cruiser will be stationed. first place on speed, which is re- teams to build go-karts, culmi- titude of working through things “Then we started progressing a Supplies being sought in- ally great considering we could nating in a race down a hill at and trying to just keep going until little bit and we started working clude backpacks, pencils, not steer for the majority of our Covington School last week. they can get it right or get it close as a team.” pens, highlighters, rulers, go-kart making.” The project was developed as a to right,” Wiley said. It was that team effort that glue sticks, markers, cray- Reiko said she “100%” cred- way to teach various STEM topics Daniel Shahmirzai, one of made the finished product a suc- ons, erasers, binder paper and its her group’s success to the way to kids in a format they would be Reiko’s teammates, said the proj- cess, the students said. scissors. they were able to come together excited about, according to sum- ect was hard at first. The group For Raymundo Marin, an in- For a full list of de- and work collectively as a team. mer school principal Laura Wiley. was nearly done building their coming seventh-grader at Egan, sired supplies and more The students created their go-kart Students learned about concepts go-kart when they had to take part of the fun of the go-kart proj- information, visit tinyurl. as part of the Los Altos School such as how wheels turn and how apart the entire front section to ect was working with his team- com/3428abzu. District’s summer school pro- steering works. The focus was on fix the steering mechanism and mates to pick a design for their gram. using a design-thinking process, wheels. See SUMMER, Page 23 Members of MVLA SLOBs find ways to help amid coronavirus pandemic By Nina Crofts Altos High School in June. some at-home volunteer efforts, Town Crier Editorial Intern “We were a little bit worried with more than 2,450 volunteer that during COVID, there might hours logged since the begin- he pandemic has posed be a fall-off (in membership),” ning of the 2020-2021 school challenges to volunteer- Alexandra said. “In fact, we year. Ting for the Mountain gained 67 new members without “We had them put together View-Los Altos Service League having a prospective member kits that were then donated of Boys, but the members have meeting.” to homeless shelters, includ- persevered and expanded their At the Zoom webinars, the ing things like hand sanitizer, organization despite it. executive board has organized Kleenex, temporary disposable MVLA SLOBs focuses on a wide range of activities for thermometers and a note card philanthropy, strengthening the members to engage in, including with information on COVID re- parent-son relationship while a series of guest speakers, such quirements and limitations,” Al- COURTESY OF ALEXANDRA FAIREY giving back to the community as representatives from the Chil- exandra said. “We tried to kind Members of MVLA SLOBs include, from left, Gavin Fairey, through charity work and men- dren’s Health Awareness Coun- of tailor it to the most urgent Alexandra Fairey, Michelle Gottlieb and Brandon Gottlieb. torship. cil and Feeding Local Heroes; needs during COVID.” very quickly and easily.” mother of Brandon. “We just The organization usually has Raj Mathai, the evening news The organization also assist- Working to create a sense of threw it to our boys, the presi- five in-person meetings per year, anchor for NBC Bay Area; and ed victims of the Northern Cali- community within SLOBs de- dents, to organize these meet- but the pandemic changed that. a Los Altos High graduate. fornia wildfires. spite holding meetings virtually, ings so that the boys can do Members now meet over Zoom. Members of SLOBs have “When the wildfires occurred Gavin and fellow co-president something fun together. We try Despite being virtual, more than used their pandemic time work- last September, we helped them Brandon Gottlieb organized to empower our student board 160 people have joined each ing at home on business skills package resources for the evacu- small-group meetings with dif- members to create a sense of meeting, according to Alexan- for life after high school, cre- ation centers and then delivered ferent grade levels. community so that they can dra Fairey, co-president of the ating LinkedIn accounts and donated items, clothes, food or “Each board member held feel comfortable volunteering parent executive board and mom building a professional network, first aid stuff,” Alexandra said. a Zoom meeting just for the together and get to know all the of SLOBs co-president Gavin according to Alexandra. They “And that all took place locally. grade,” said parent board co- boys in their own grade.” Fairey, who graduated from Los also have been able to organize Based on the need, we can adapt president Michelle Gottlieb, See SLOBS, Page 23

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Page 24 / Los Altos Town Crier / August 4, 2021 SECTION August 4, 2021 INSIDE Business & Real Estate Datebook Obituaries Food & Wine Classified 2 Food & Wine is published once a month. For advertising information, email [email protected]. For editorial information and to offer story ideas, email [email protected]. Home cooking Preparing an all-American meal By Christine Moore recently read an article that suggest- ed our American food traditions are Silicon Sips Iakin to a playlist or a mixtape. The analogy is far more satisfying than the What felt like a traditional comparison to a melting pot difficult choice as a or even a salad. In a playlist, each song teenager has become by a different artist works together to the hallmark of my own tell a larger story. Such is the case with home cooking. I define how we eat. Meals that feature Middle American food with Eastern flavors one night and Asian cooking techniques and American another all feel comfortingly ingredients from every familiar. corner of the world. When I was a high schooler, I was Which makes the relent- fortunate enough to take a study abroad less question “What’s trip to Sendai, Japan. Each visiting for dinner?” far more student was tasked with creating an exciting to answer. American meal for their host family. I can recall discussing what I’d cook with At-home aloha my mom. Our list of options started out Summer is a super ABOVE PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISTINE MOORE; LEFT PHOTO COURTESY OF BANYAN WINES straightforward enough with burgers time to embrace all the The Thai roots of Banyan Wine’s Gewurztraminer pair with a Hawaiian-inspired dinner. and hot dogs. It quickly expanded into a flavors of our country. truly varied selection that we defined as Great grilling traditions traminers and Rieslings. In particular, I men bring their love of wine and their “American food.” take advantage of flavors recommend The Hobo Wine Co.’s 2019 Thai heritage together in their appella- In the end, I made my Irish-American that are both exotic and Banyan Monterey County Gewurztra- tion-specific California wines. grandmother’s spaghetti recipe – a dish totally familiar to our miner ($14, hobowines.com). “Our Gewurztraminer has beautiful she learned from her Italian-American palates. I love a Hawai- Produced by Banyan Wines of Santa lychee aroma, which is a classic char- neighbors in San Francisco’s Mission ian-inspired dinner that celebrates the Rosa, the wine is intended to be enjoyed acteristic of the varietal. Our 2019 has District. Prepared with ingredients bounty of the Bay Area. with the complex flavors of Asian and enticing tea leaves, stone fruit, pineapple purchased in Japan, it was a meal that The ideal wines to serve alongside Pacific Islander cuisines. The team and herbal aromas as well,” said Kenny allowed me to truly share my America dishes that celebrate Pacific Islander and behind the wine is a father-and-son duo, Likitprakong, offering tasting notes. with my cherished host family. Southeast Asian seasoning are Gewurz- Somchai and Kenny Likitprakong. The See ALOHA, Page 26 Celebrate the comeback of a summery beer By Derek Wolfgram tos brewed the lightest hefeweizen I n the brewpub heyday of the tasted: El Jefe weighs in at just 4.3% 1990s, virtually every brewery Cheers! ABV, pouring a lightly hazy pale gold Ihad a hefeweizen on tap as a color with a fluffy white head. Aro- “gateway beer” for people new to the mas include banana yeast esters, light intense flavors of craft beer styles. – even with a very gentle pour, this beer wheat and gentle cotton-candy sweet- Hefeweizens then went out of style formed a massive, fluffy head. The beer ness, with no noticeable hops or clove for many years, but they seem to be is a luminous straw color in the glass, phenols, and the flavor is similar to making a comeback, as a number of with a dense, steady stream of bubbles the aroma. Simple, light and refresh- California breweries have produced rising, and incredibly bright aromas of ing, with a medium body, the beer these refreshing wheat beers recently. fruity yeast aromatics, lemony tartness finishes with an ever-so-subtle hint of The fluffy mouthfeel, low alcohol and and distinctive but not overwhelming balancing hop bitterness accompany- soft flavor profile make them perfect Mandarina Bavaria hops, all accentu- ing the gentle sweetness. brews for summer. ated by the carbonation. Light, fluffy and silky on the palate, the 5.3% alcohol Billowing Gateway to Hefen by volume (ABV) beer presents a flavor Billowing Bavarian-style Hefewei- Chuck Silva founded the eponymous profile of pleasant, delicate sweetness zen from Pacifica Brewery in Pacifica Silva Brewing in Paso Robles with his that hints at banana without actually is 5.3% ABV, and the beer is a brightly wife, MJ, in 2015 after he spent 11 years focusing on that flavor. The finish is soft, clear golden color, lacking the cloudi- as brewmaster for San Diego’s Green subtle and remarkably refreshing. ness often associated with the style, and Flash Brewing Co. The first thing I no- has a substantial but short-lived white El Jefe COURTESY OF DEREK WOLFGRAM ticed about Silva’s Gateway to Hefen he- head. Bright, lightly sweet banana yeast Silva Brewing’s hefeweizen hints at banana. feweizen was the aggressive carbonation Loma Brewing Co. in Los Ga- See HEFEWEIZENS, Page 27

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August 4, 2021 / Los Altos Town Crier / Page 27 Business & Real Estate Otter making waves in world of speech-to-text software By Natalie Wu their productivity,” according to Town Crier Editorial Intern Liang. Otter’s users vary from stu- t may not be as well known dents to journalists and venture as the cute weasel-like sea capitalists. Icreature it’s named for, but “If I look at my calendar, Otter.ai has certainly made a I probably have more than 30 name for itself in recent years. meetings a week, sometimes The Mountain View-based 40,” Liang said. “Otter’s how I startup, which offers speech-to- keep track of all of that.” text transcription services in- Liang added that he came up formed by artificial intelligence with the idea of creating an AI- and machine learning, really informed transcription product took off during the pandemic. after having trouble remember- ways fascinated by a challeng- Founded in Los Altos by Sam ing what was said in his meet- ing technology problem.” Liang and Yun Fu in 2016, Otter ings. Although there were other has transcribed more than 150 transcription services on the Strategic partnership million meetings – including market, he found them high- Today, Otter has up to a 95% 100 million this year alone, ac- ly inaccurate and inefficient accuracy rate when transcribing cording to the company. In 2020, to use. text, reported company officials, its revenue increased eight- On top of solving a practical and it’s even optimized to work fold over the year before, leading problem, Liang said building ac- with non-native speakers such as to $50 million in series B fund- curate speech-to-text software Liang, who speaks with a Chi- ing last February. served as a “very attractive tech- nese accent. Liang said Otter’s The company’s name – in- nical problem” due to vast varia- software is more accurate than spired by the intelligence of the tions in speech and difficulty of transcription services offered by sea mammal and images of ot- converting sound into text. tech giants such as Google and ters holding hands while float- “I’m a computer scientist Microsoft. ing in water – reflects the collab- myself,” Liang said. “I did my Otter’s software is so effec- PHOTOS COURTESY OF OTTER.AI orative potential of the product, Ph.D. at Stanford in computer tive that in 2018, Zoom licensed Sam Liang, above, and Yun Fu, above at left, co-founded Otter.ai, which “helps people improve distributed systems, so I’m al- See OTTER, Page 30 which recently moved from Los Altos to Mountain View. Is it a wise decision to sell an investment at a loss? By Artie Green fter a big market down- turn, when prices have Nest Egg Briefs Asettled down and vola- tility has moderated back to tional bias has been consistently something resembling normal, demonstrated in numerous you may find yourself holding studies and is another example numerous investments whose of how such biases can interfere current values are well below with our more rational decision- the amounts you had originally making processes. paid for them. I once encountered this bias Your inclination may be with a new client who didn’t to hold on to them until their want to sell a particular mutual values increase again to at least fund because it was worth less break even. Is that the right or than she had paid for it. Not the wrong strategy to follow? only did she make clear her Although the correct answer desire to wait until the price always depends on the specific “comes back,” she went further situation, in general holding an to explain that “my previous investment solely because it’s financial planner told me not to 339 S San Antonio Road currently sitting at a loss is not sell an investment that has lost Suite 1B the right thing to do. This kind value because I’d be realizing Los Altos, CA 94021 of thinking is usually driven by the loss. Was he wrong?” 650-948-4886 loss aversion, a behavioral bias “No,” I answered, “he was [email protected] that causes us to avoid losses correct.” even when it means missing out But what her financial on greater gains. This emo- See NEST EGG, Page 30

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Otter.ai’s software NEST EGG may be From Page 28 used on planner was really telling her was not to sell and exit the market by leaving mobile the money in cash. That would result in a permanent loss. devices and Tax-loss harvesting desktop computers. But what if there were an alternative investment in the same asset class with a better risk/return profile (that is, one that is expected to grow faster COURTESY OF OTTER.AI or protect against losses better than the original investment)? Wouldn’t it make more sense to replace the current holding with the new one? In fact, OTTER been there from the beginning. He ties the there’s a strategy called “tax-loss harvesting” that does just that. From Page 28 company’s success to Otter’s ability to solve a Tax-loss harvesting occurs when you are holding an investment at a practical problem and increase productivity. loss, you sell it, immediately replace it with a similar investment, and use the software for use in its cloud recording “Sam has been at the helm since day one,” the loss to reduce your taxes for that year. Note that there are a lot of rules feature. When users record Zoom meetings Chang said. “He makes sure that the culture around tax-loss harvesting that you must carefully follow to get the tax ben- to the cloud with the transcription option se- is one where everybody who comes into the efit I describe. Unless you are well-versed in them, don’t try this at home. lected, the text provided is Otter’s work. company believes in Otter’s vision and works There’s a common misperception that a stock becomes undervalued af- “It’s a really good relationship,” said Me- really hard to make that successful.” ter a big market drop. That’s because we fixate on its recently higher price linda Xiao-Devins, senior AI engineering Chang and Liang said their greatest chal- and treat that as the price we think it should be. This is the consequence of manager at Zoom. “We’re very happy with lenge right now is hiring enough workers to another behavioral bias known as “anchoring.” In reality, a stock can never Otter’s transcription services.” match the rate the company’s growing. be called overvalued or undervalued. It can be high-valued or low-valued Zoom also looked at other transcription As for the future, Liang said he hopes to relative to its historical price range, but in either case its current price is services, but Xiao-Devins said Otter was ul- improve the technology and make the product nothing more than the most recent price on which buyers and sellers were timately chosen for its quality and ability to more user-friendly by collaborating with new able to agree. That price tells us nothing about the stock’s future prospects. integrate within the Zoom software. productivity tools when they pop up in the There may be tax and other considerations that Otter’s transcripts are even used within market. Chang would like to see more people should be taken into account before selling invest- Xiao-Devins’ team at Zoom, proving useful discover the product and begin to use it regu- ments. But don’t hang on to a stock or fund merely for intercontinental collaboration. larly in their lives. because you are averse to taking the loss. “We share our team meeting recordings “When you’re able to partner with a found- with other team members in different coun- er like Sam and see that success, despite all Los Altos resident Artie Green is a Certified Fi- tries,” she said. “They read the transcript and the odds, there’s no way to describe that but as nancial Planner and principal at Cognizant Wealth it helps them understand better.” unique and once in a lifetime,” Chang said. Advisors. For more information, email artie.green@ Otter board member Chi-Chao Chang has For more information, visit otter.ai. cognizantwealth.com or visit cognizantwealth.com.

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August 4, 2021 / Los Altos Town Crier / Page 37 Public Notices Datebook FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE NOTICE OF HEARING 10/12/2021 Main Street Unit 2061, Los Altos, is(are) doing business as: Sun- being filed at this time must be on the principal place of business is DESIGNS at 8:45 a.m. Room: Probate CA, 94023 Santa Clara County. burst Devices, 457 Benvenue Ave., file in the above-identified County in Santa Clara County. The busi- EVENTS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (b) The address of the court If the principal place of business Los Altos, CA, 94024 Santa Clara that is the principal place of busi- ness is owned by: an individual, NAME STATEMENT is: 191 North First Street, identified above is not in Santa County. If the principal place of ness before the statement can Ester Ng, 164 Main Street, Suite Friends of the Los Al- FILE NO. FBN677319 San Jose, CA 95113. Clara County, a current fictitious business identified above is not in be filed. Does not apply because 206, Los Altos, CA, 94022. Reg- tos Library Used Book business name statement for the Santa Clara County, a current fic- the principal place of business is istrant began transacting busi- Sale. Featuring children’s The following person(persons) 3. A copy of this Order to Show fictitious business name(s) being titious business name statement in Santa Clara County. The busi- ness under the fictitious business is(are) doing business as: FUNC- Cause shall be published at least filed at this time must be on file for the fictitious business name(s) ness is owned by: an individual, name(s) listed above on: N/A. books, media, puzzles and TIONAL PERFORMANCE DE- once each week for four suc- in the above-identified County being filed at this time must be on Geoffrey Baker, 618 Escondido Rd (07-14,21,28,08-04-21) a small selection of adult SIGNS, 376 E Hedding St, San cessive weeks prior to the date that is the principal place of busi- file in the above-identified County Ste LN101, Stanford, CA, 94305. 100-T books. 1-6 p.m. Thursday Jose, CA, 95112 Santa Clara set for hearing on the petition in ness before the statement can that is the principal place of busi- Registrant began transacting busi- County. If the principal place of the following newspaper of gen- be filed. Does not apply because ness before the statement can be ness under the fictitious business and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 The Retrieval Co. business identified above is not in eral circulation, printed in this the principal place of business is filed. Does not apply because the name(s) listed above on: N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS p.m. Saturday and noon to Santa Clara County, a current fic- county: Los Altos Town Crier in Santa Clara County. The busi- principal place of business is in (07-21,28,08-04,11-21) NAME STATEMENT 3 p.m. Sunday. Books sold titious business name statement Date: 7/21/2021 ness is owned by: a corporation, Santa Clara County. The business 105-T FILE NO. FBN676543 for the fictitious business name(s) /s/ Julie A. Emede NAVITENT, INC., 221 Main Street is owned by: an individual, David by the bag the last day. being filed at this time must be on Judge of the Superior Court Unit 2061, Los Altos, CA, 94023. A. Rosenberg, 457 Benvenue Ave., CA WASH PROS The following person(persons) Los Altos Library, 13 S. file in the above-identified County (08-04,11,18,25-21) Registrant began transacting busi- Los Altos, CA, 94024. Registrant FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is(are) doing business as: The San Antonio Road. Masks that is the principal place of busi- 115-T ness under the fictitious business began transacting business under NAME STATEMENT Retrieval Co., 1204 Norman Ave, ness before the statement can be name(s) listed above on: N/A. the fictitious business name(s) required. Proceeds ben- FILE NO. FBN676991 Santa Clara, CA, 95054 Santa Clara filed. Does not apply because the (08-04,11,18,25-21) listed above on: 07/01/2021. Bodies In Motion Physical County. If the principal place of efit the Los Altos libraries. principal place of business is in 111-T (07-21,28,08-04,11-21) Therapy, Inc The following person(persons) business identified above is not in losaltoslibraryfriends.org. Santa Clara County. The business 108-T FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is(are) doing business as: CA Santa Clara County, a current fic- is owned by: an individual, Anne NAME STATEMENT PORTOLA WELLNESS CARE4YOUTAX WASH PROS, 700 S White Rd, titious business name statement Elizabeth Elliott, 376 E Hedding St, FILE NO. FBN676904 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS San Jose, CA, 95127 Santa Clara for the fictitious business name(s) EXHIBITS San Jose, CA, 95112. Registrant NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT County. If the principal place of being filed at this time must be on “Distant Lands.” Pho- began transacting business under The following person(persons) FILE NO. FBN677208 FILE NO. FBN676889 business identified above is not in file in the above-identified County the fictitious business name(s) tography exhibit by Jim is(are) doing business as: Bodies Santa Clara County, a current fic- that is the principal place of busi- listed above on: 07/09/2021. In Motion Physical Therapy, Inc, The following person(persons) The following person(persons) titious business name statement ness before the statement can be Colton, Art walk and talk (08-04,11,18,25-21) 305 South Drive Suite 5, Moun- is(are) doing business as: POR- is(are) doing business as: CAR- for the fictitious business name(s) filed. Does not apply because the tour with the artist, 2-3 p.m. 117-T tain View, CA, 94040 Santa Clara TOLA WELLNESS, 881 Fremont E4YOUTAX, 136 South Clark Ave., being filed at this time must be principal place of business is in Friday and Aug. 13. Artist County. If the principal place of Ave Suite A5, Los Altos, CA, Los Altos, CA, 94024 Santa Clara on file in the above-identified Santa Clara County. The business VENU business identified above is not in 94024 Santa Clara County. If the County. If the principal place of County that is the principal place is owned by: an individual, Eric reception with live music, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Santa Clara County, a current fic- principal place of business iden- business identified above is not in of business before the statement Cargay, 1050 Kiely Blvd. #2265, refreshments and wine, 2-5 NAME STATEMENT titious business name statement tified above is not in Santa Clara Santa Clara County, a current fic- can be filed. Does not apply be- Santa Clara, CA, 95055. Registrant p.m. Sept. 19. Los Altos FILE NO. FBN677374 for the fictitious business name(s) County, a current fictitious busi- titious business name statement cause the principal place of busi- began transacting business under being filed at this time must be on ness name statement for the fic- for the fictitious business name(s) ness is in Santa Clara County. the fictitious business name(s) Hills Town Hall, 26379 Fre- The following person(persons) file in the above-identified County titious business name(s) being being filed at this time must be on The business is owned by: an listed above on: 10/15/2015. mont Road. Free. 941-7222; is(are) doing business as: VENU, that is the principal place of busi- filed at this time must be on file in file in the above-identified County individual, Osvaldo Christian (07-14,21,28,08-04-21) jimcoltonphotography.com. 772 Messina Gardens Lane, San ness before the statement can the above-identified County that that is the principal place of busi- Gomez Busto, 700 S White Rd, 099-T Jose, CA, 95133 Santa Clara be filed. Does not apply because is the principal place of business ness before the statement can San Jose, CA, 95127. Registrant County. If the principal place of the principal place of business is before the statement can be filed. be filed. Does not apply because began transacting business under AUDITIONS business identified above is not in in Santa Clara County. The busi- Does not apply because the prin- the principal place of business is the fictitious business name(s) Symphony Silicon Val- Santa Clara County, a current fic- ness is owned by: a corporation, cipal place of business is in Santa in Santa Clara County. The busi- listed above on: 07/01/2021. ley Chorale. Sing varied titious business name statement Bodies In Motion Physical Therapy, Clara County. The business is ness is owned by: an individual, (07-21,28,08-04,11-21) $40 for the fictitious business name(s) Inc, 305 South Drive Suite 5, Moun- owned by: an unincorporated as- Guanxin Li, 136 South Clark Ave., 104-T repertoire with the sym- being filed at this time must be tain View, CA, 94040. Registrant sociation other than a partnership, Los Altos, CA, 94024. Registrant phony. Most rehearsals on file in the above-identified began transacting business under Krista Fielding, 881 Fremont Ave, began transacting business under DEEP RED DESIGNS County that is the principal place the fictitious business name(s) Suite A5, Los Altos, CA, 94024 the fictitious business name(s) is usually Tuesdays. Auditions for FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of business before the statement listed above on: 02/01/2005. Zaakir Yoonas, 881 Fremont Ave, listed above on: 01/01/2020. all sections ongoing by NAME STATEMENT can be filed. Does not apply be- (08-04,11,18,25-21) Suite A5, Los Altos, CA, 94024 (07-21,28,08-04,11-21) FILE NO. FBN676913 appointment. chorale@ cause the principal place of busi- 114-T Lawrence Choy, 881 Fremont Ave, 107-T all it costs ness is in Santa Clara County. Suite A5, Los Altos, CA, 94024. symphonysiliconvalley.org. The following person(persons) The business is owned by: a Registrant began transact- Tarot By JoAnn LI HANDYMAN is(are) doing business as: DEEP corporation, WVRLD STUDIOS ing business under the ficti- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS RED DESIGNS, 1104 Riverside CLASSES INC., 772 Messina Gardens Lane, tious business name(s) list- to NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT Drive, Los Altos, CA, 94024 Santa San Jose, CA, 95133. Registrant ed above on: 02/22/2011. Jazzercise Dance Mixx FILE NO. FBN677317 FILE NO. FBN676888 Clara County. If the principal place began transacting business under (07-28,08-04,11,18-21) and Body Sculpting. Live of business identified above is not the fictitious business name(s) 110-T The following person(persons) The following person(persons) in Santa Clara County, a current publish on Zoom seven days a listed above on: 02/18/2021. is(are) doing business as: Tarot By is(are) doing business as: LI fictitious business name statement (08-04,11,18,25-21) week. Free trial class. First JoAnn, 1220 Tasman Drive #165, Divine Intentions by JoAnn HANDYMAN, 136 South Clark for the fictitious business name(s) 116-T 10 consecutive classes $39. Sunnyvale, CA, 94089 Santa Clara FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Ave., Los Altos, CA, 94024 Santa being filed at this time must be on your County. If the principal place of NAME STATEMENT Clara County. If the principal place file in the above-identified County Full-time members also COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA business identified above is not in FILE NO. FBN677005 of business identified above is not that is the principal place of busi- have free access to Jazzer- PETITION OF Emily Joy Yan and Santa Clara County, a current fic- in Santa Clara County, a current ness before the statement can cise Live on-demand. (408) Kenneth Patrick Clarke titious business name statement The following person(persons) fictitious business name statement be filed. Does not apply because Fictitious ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE for the fictitious business name(s) is(are) doing business as: Divine for the fictitious business name(s) the principal place of business is 505-2048; Nisaleone@ FOR CHANGE OF NAME being filed at this time must be on Intentions by JoAnn, 1220 Tas- being filed at this time must be on in Santa Clara County. The busi- sbcglobal.net. 21CV384542 file in the above-identified County man Drive #165, Sunnyvale, CA, file in the above-identified County ness is owned by: an individual, Business that is the principal place of busi- 94089 Santa Clara County. If the that is the principal place of busi- Girija Joshi, 1104 Riverside Drive, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: ness before the statement can be principal place of business iden- ness before the statement can Los Altos, CA, 94024. Regis- Guided Meditation. Thir- 1.Petitioner: filed. Does not apply because the tified above is not in Santa Clara be filed. Does not apply because trant began transacting busi- Name in ty-minute guided medita- filed a petition with this court for a principal place of business is in County, a current fictitious busi- the principal place of business is ness under the fictitious business tion session with instructor decree changing names as follows: Santa Clara County. The business ness name statement for the fic- in Santa Clara County. The busi- name(s) listed above on: N/A. Present Name: is owned by: an individual, JoAnn titious business name(s) being ness is owned by: an individual, (07-21,28,08-04,11-21) Manisha Kumar to inspire Eslan Grace Clarke Meagher, 1220 Tasman Drive #165, filed at this time must be on file Guanxin Li, 136 South Clark Ave., 101-T the Los regular meditation. 6-6:30 Sunnyvale, CA, 94089. Registrant in the above-identified County Los Altos, CA, 94024. Registrant p.m. Mondays. Los Altos Proposed Name: began transacting business under that is the principal place of busi- began transacting business under LOS ALTOS FINANCIAL GROUP Elsan Grace Yan the fictitious business name(s) ness before the statement can be the fictitious business name(s) Library, 13 S. San Antonio FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Altos Town listed above on: 07/05/2021. filed. Does not apply because the listed above on: 01/01/2021. NAME STATEMENT Road. Free. 948-7683. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all (08-04,11,18,25-21) principal place of business is in (07-21,28,08-04,11-21) FILE NO. FBN676552 persons interested in this matter 113-T Santa Clara County. The business 106-T appear before this court at the is owned by: an individual, JoAnn Crier Adult Ballet Class. Led The following person(persons) hearing indicated below to show Meagher, 1220 Tasman Drive #165, DEEPER ENGAGED SOCIAL Onboard Forward is(are) doing business as: LOS by Leslie Friedman over cause, if any, why the petition for Sunnyvale, CA, 94089. Registrant IMPACT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ALTOS FINANCIAL GROUP, 164 Zoom. 4 p.m. Tuesdays. change of name should not be began transacting business under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Main Street, Suite 206, Los Altos, granted. Any person objecting to the fictitious business name(s) $48 for four classes; $15 NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FBN676692 CA, 94022 Santa Clara County. the name changes described above listed above on: 07/05/2021. Email FILE NO. FBN677191 If the principal place of business drop-in. livelyfoundation@ must file a written objection that (07-28,08-04,11,18-21) The following person(persons) identified above is not in Santa sbcglobal.net. includes the reasons for the objec- 109-T The following person(persons) is(are) doing business as: Onboard Clara County, a current fictitious tion at least two court days before [email protected] is(are) doing business as: (1) DEEP- Forward, 618 Escondido Rd Ste business name statement for the the matter is scheduled to be heard ER ENGAGED SOCIAL IMPACT, Sunburst Devices LN101, Stanford, CA, 94305 Santa fictitious business name(s) being Gym Ventures. Offers an and must appear at the hearing to (2) DEEPER ENGAGED SOCIAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clara County. If the principal place filed at this time must be on file show cause why the petition should array of parent-child class- JUSTICE, (3) DEEPER ENGAGED NAME STATEMENT of business identified above is not in the above-identified County by 2 pm on not be granted. If no written objec- es. El Camino YMCA, FAITH AND CHURCH, (4) DEEPER FILE NO. FBN676949 in Santa Clara County, a current that is the principal place of busi- tion is timely filed, the court may ENGAGED SAFETY, (5) DEEPER fictitious business name statement ness before the statement can 2400 Grant Road, Moun- grant the petition without a hearing. ENGAGED HEALTHCARE, 221 The following person(persons) for the fictitious business name(s) be filed. Does not apply because Thursday tain View. 969-9622.

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