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ELECTION 2014 New candidate for Palo Alto’s council race Downtown North resident hopes to address ‘misalignment’ between city leaders, residents by Gennady Sheyner ric Filseth, a Downtown citizen watchdog group, Palo Al- North neighborhood resi- tans for Sensible Zoning, of which E dent who emerged over the Filseth is a member. last two years as a leading voice In recent weeks, Filseth has in Palo Alto’s debate over down- been addressing the council on town’s growth, announced Mon- topics related to the Comprehen- day that he will seek a seat on the sive Plan and the Housing Ele- Ciera Pasturel City Council in November. ment and urging elected officials He becomes the fifth candidate to prioritize “livability” and to make a bid for one of the five sustainability of neighborhood seats that will be open on the character in the city’s long-term nine-member council. vision documents. At the May 5 A high-tech executive who council meeting, Filseth argued Grabbing victory in the wake of defeat has spent 25 years in the semi- that significant growth is not in- At The Rose and Crown in downtown Palo Alto, Claire Martin covers her face while watching conductor and software indus- evitable but a “choice.” Preserv- the U.S. play Germany in the World Cup. Though the U.S. team lost, it is still advancing to the try, Filseth has recently become ing quality of life should take round of 16. a vocal, if measured, critic of precedent over other city goals, downtown’s rapid growth and such as a global reputation for its impacts on local neighbor- innovation, he said. CITY HALL hoods. He has been a persistent “I like a global reputation as critic of new downtown devel- much as the next guy, but I have opments, including Lytton Gate- two kids in Palo Alto High School way and 27 University Ave., and and they both had classes with 40 City slammed for lack of transparency an advocate for fixing parking kids in them,” Filseth said. “That’s problems. a lot of kids in one high school on Arrillaga proposals Last year, he and his neighbor class. ... As a resident, if I have to Neilson Buchanan unveiled an prioritize between the city being Grand Jury criticizes Palo Alto for negotiations on 27 University Ave. interactive program that maps famous and having good public and public land near Foothills Park out current parking congestion schools with enough space for our and predicts future shortages kids, that’s an easy choice.” by Gennady Sheyner based on existing plans for new A native of Madison, Wiscon- alo Alto officials circum- Ave., a project that would have in- proposed, and the development developments. The program pro- sin, Filseth has lived in Palo Alto vented the public process cluded four office towers and a per- proposal was shelved. At the same jected that downtown’s parking for the past 23 years. He worked P and ignored the city’s own forming-arts theater at the current time, the council agreed last year shortfall, which is currently es- as corporate vice president at policies about leasing of public land site of the MacArthur Park Restau- to officially dedicate the 7.7-acre timated at 900 spaces, will grow Cadence Design Systems and, when they engaged in closed-door rant. While negotiating with Arril- parcel as parkland, making its fu- to 1,858 in 2015 and by more since 2007, served as the CEO of negotiations with billionaire de- laga in private meetings in 2012, the ture sale highly unlikely. than 2,500 in 2016, pushing software company Ciranova. He veloper John Arrillaga over a pro- city simultaneously considered sell- Even so, the two proposals Palo Alto’s parking woes beyond became more immersed in local posed office-and-theater complex ing to him a 7.7-acre parcel next to galvanized the community, with downtown. issues in 2012 after his company at 27 University Ave. and a portion Foothills Park that was given to the residents protesting the nature of Around that time, Filseth also was sold, leaving him with more of parkland next to Foothills Park, city as a gift specifically for conser- the city’s negotiations and call- took part in the residents’ cam- time for civic involvement. He told the Santa Clara County Grand Jury vation purposes. ing for more transparency. The paign that successfully over- the Weekly that he decided to run found in a scathing new report. Both proposals ultimately Grand Jury report concurs with turned the council’s approval of a because of a mismatch between The report, which the Grand Jury fizzled after a public outcry. The these concerns and slams Palo housing development on Maybell the city’s and residents’ visions for released last week, takes the city to council elected in December 2012 Alto for falling short of its stan- Avenue. The effort culminated in Palo Alto’s future. task for its handling of the contro- not to hold a special election on the defeat of Measure D last No- versial proposal for 27 University Arrillaga’s concept, as initially VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊ£{® vember and in the creation of a VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊ££® ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕiÊÓÇ]ÊÓä£{ÊU Page 5 Upfront Don’t let aging uproot you. 450 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 QUOTE OF THE WEEK (650) 326-8210 PUBLISHER William S. Johnson (223-6505) EDITORIAL Editor Jocelyn Dong (223-6514) Associate Editor Carol Blitzer (223-6511) Sports Editor Keith Peters (223-6516 Arts & Entertainment Editor There is hardly ever just one way Nick Veronin (223-6517) Express & Online Editor Elena Kadvany (223-6519) to read an ordinance or law. Assistant Sports Editor Rick Eymer (223-6521) Spectrum Editor Tom Gibboney (223-6507) — Larry Klein, Palo Alto City Councilman, on why Staff Writers Sue Dremann (223-6518), Chris staff and residents disagreed over what city code Kenrick (223-6512), Gennady Sheyner (223-6513) Editorial Assistant/Intern Coordinator allowed for a renovation of 261 Hamilton Ave. Sam Sciolla (223-6515) See story on page 5. Staff Photographer Veronica Weber (223-6520) Contributors Andrew Preimesberger, Dale F. Bentson, Peter Canavese, Kit Davey, Tyler Hanley, Iris Harrell, Sheila Himmel, Chad Jones, Karla Kane, Ari Kaye, Kevin Kirby, Terri Lobdell, Jack McKinnon, Jeanie K. Smith, Susan Tavernetti Who says you have to leave your home just Intern Benjamin Custer, Christina Dong, Around Town Lena Pressesky MAY THE BEST ICE CREAM WIN “Go Mama” art sculpture. “We re- because you’ve gotten older? Avenidas Village ADVERTISING ... For years, huge, hungry crowds ally did try, as part of the design, Vice President Sales & Advertising have spent July 4 gathered in Palo to try to save as many trees as we can help you stay in the home you love. Tom Zahiralis (223-6570) Alto’s Mitchell Park to eat chili at could,” city Transportation Engi- Multimedia Advertising Sales Adam Carter (223-6573), Elaine Clark (223-6572), the city’s annual Summer Festival neer Shahla Yazdy said. Though Join us for a Coffee Chat Connie Jo Cotton (223-6571), Janice Hoogner and Chili Cook-Off. More often nowhere near the same scale, the on Thursday,June 24 at 10June am. 26 at 10am (223-6576), Meredith Mitchell (223-6569) Digital Media Sales that not, it’s a sweltering day — tree loss might remind residents of Heather Choi (223-6587) almost inappropriate for downing the Great California Avenue Tree Real Estate Advertising Sales warm bowls of meat and beans, Massacre of 2009, when the city Call (650) 289-5405 or visit Neal Fine (223-6583), Carolyn Oliver (223-6581), www.avenidasvillage.org. Your life, your way, in your home Rosemary Lewkowitz (223-6585) not that that’s ever stopped faced uproar over the sudden Inside Advertising Sales anyone. But this year, there will removal of 50 mature holly oak Irene Schwartz (223-6580) be a cooler, sweeter option, with trees along California Avenue as Real Estate Advertising Assistant Diane Martin (223-6584) the launch of the first annual Ice part of a beautification project. For Legal Advertising Alicia Santillan (223-6578) Cream Taste-Off. Much like the the current streetscape project, ADVERTISING SERVICES chili competition, attendees can which broke ground in March, the Multimedia Advertising Advertising Services Manager purchase a tasting kit for $5 and city plans to plant 49 new trees, Jennifer Lindberg (223-6595) get to sample and judge five fla- bringing California Avenue’s total Sales & Production Coordinators Sales Representative Dorothy Hassett (223-6597), Blanca Yoc (223-6596) vors from local ice creameries. number of trees to more than 100, DESIGN Scoop Microcreamery (small- according to the city. Yazdy said Embarcadero Media is a locally-owned and independent Design Director Shannon Corey (223-6560) batch liquid-nitrogen-made ice she doesn’t have an exact date for multimedia company based in Palo Alto. We have published Assistant Design Director Lili Cao (223-6562) cream on University Avenue), Tin the five trees’ removal, but it will in Palo Alto for the last 35 years, with award winning Senior Designers Linda Atilano, Paul Llewellyn Pot Creamery (year-old Town & be after the week of July 8. Designers Rosanna Leung publications such as the Palo Alto Weekly, Mountain View Country dessert spot from former EXPRESS, ONLINE AND VIDEO SERVICES Voice and Menlo Park Almanac on the Peninsula, and Facebook pastry chef Becky Sun- WEIGHING IN ... Last week’s pro- Online Operations Coordinator seri) and Green Girl Bake Shop test against the massive Restora- the Pleasanton Weekly in the East Bay. In each of these Ashley Finden (223-6508) (gluten-free and vegan ice cream tion Hardware catalogs mailed BUSINESS communities our papers are the dominate, best-read and sandwiches peddled throughout to local homes (“Drowning in most respected among its various competitors. We also Payroll & Benefits Susie Ochoa (223-6544) Business Associates Elena Dineva (223-6542), Mary the Bay Area, often at the Califor- Restoration Hardware catalogs,” operate extremely popular interactive community news and McDonald (223-6543), Cathy Stringari (223-6541) nia Avenue Farmers Market) are Weekly, June 20) triggered swift information websites in all of our cities, plus unique online- ADMINISTRATION all participating. Event organizer reactions online from residents. only operations in Danville and San Ramon. Assistant to the Publisher Ali Williams said she’s waiting “My 93-year-old mother got Miranda Chatfield (223-6559) for word from Smitten Ice Cream these and couldn’t get them in We’re looking for talented and articulate Outside Sales Receptionist Doris Taylor Courier Ruben Espinoza on whether or not they will join the door,” said “Chris” of Barron Representatives for our Retail Sales Team. Experience EMBARCADERO MEDIA in. The event, as always, is from Park of the delivery that weighed in online, social and print media sales is a plus, but not a President William S. Johnson (223-6505) requirement. Familiarity with the advertising industry and Vice President & CFO Michael I. Naar (223-6540) noon to 5 p.m., with the chili taste- as much as 17 pounds. “Nora selling solutions to small and medium size businesses is a Vice President Sales & Advertising off starting at 1:30 p.m. Williams Charles” of Stanford called the Tom Zahiralis (223-6570) said they have yet to nail it down, mailings “absurd. ... Until I have big plus. Four year college degree is preferred. Director, Information Technology & Webmaster Frank A. Bravo (223-6551) but the ice cream tasting might the energy to open it for recycling As a Multimedia Account Executive, you will contact and Major Accounts Sales Manager start earlier. The ice cream por- the cat is using it as a perch.” But work with local businesses to expand their brand identity and Connie Jo Cotton (223-6571) tion is sponsored by the Stanford several people were amused, Director, Circulation & Mailing Services support their future success using marketing and advertising Zach Allen (223-6557) Federal Credit Union. And it’s not with one person calling it “the opportunities available through our 4 marketing platforms: Circulation Assistant Alicia Santillan confirmed yet, but Williams said most successful bit of publicity print campaigns, website and mobile advertising, and email Computer System Associates she is also looking into getting a in a long time. ... They are being Chris Planessi, Chip Poedjosoedarmo big screen to live stream the World talked about everywhere and marketing. 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NONPROFITS Page Mill Road YMCA to close Oct. 1 Organization decides to focus on other facilities as lease end nears by Elena Kadvany he Page Mill Road YMCA will have free access to all of the YMCA facilities in similar posi- in Palo Alto is closing this YMCA’s 30 Bay Area locations in tions, if they’d like, Jordan said. T fall when its 10-year lease addition to their current member- “We’re already speaking with is up, Chief Operations Officer ship, Jordan said. After Page Mill each (employee) to find out their Elizabeth Jordan of the YMCA closes, from Oct. 2 through Dec. interest, their geographical pref- of Silicon Valley said Tuesday. 31, members can continue to pa- erence and consider other close Oct. 1 will be the last day for tronize any Bay Area YMCA for opportunities if they wish to try

members to use the gym, take free. In January, the organization something new, or if they wish iÀ>Ê*>ÃÌÕÀi group exercise classes and pa- will ask members to select a “home to stay in same positions they’ll Luana Staiger works out on an exercise bike at the Page Mill Road tronize community programs at branch” they would like to join and be relocated to one of our other YMCA, which is set to close on Oct. 1. the 755 Page Mill Road facility, will allow them to do so without branches,” Jordan said. which has leased a basement in paying the standard joining fee. When Lederhaus was asked other ways he could facilitate the be transitioned to the Palo Alto the Palo Alto Square complex — Jordan estimated the Page if he would transfer to another YMCA serving the community. Family YMCA on Ross Road and at El Camino Real and Page Mill Mill branch serves about 3,000 YMCA to continue as a physical In many ways, it’s going to be other branches, Jordan said. — since 1979. people. therapist, he said he might but that very sad to part ways with him in “I think it’s just really impor- Jordan told the Weekly that the It employs five people full time he “has other options, too.” this particular relationship.” tant that people know we are decision to close was made in part and about 40 part time, though 30 A man leaving the Y on Tues- Jordan also said Page Mill’s making this decision based on our due to the facility’s physical con- of the part-timers only work about day afternoon who did not want closure will have the effect of ability to do more for the commu- straints; the underground building two to three hours per week teach- to provide his name said of the expanding offerings at nearby nity,” Jordan said. “It’s a strategic cannot be built out, up or down ing one or two exercise classes, closure, “I just think it’s unfortu- locations, such as the El Camino move. in order to expand or allow for she said. nate.” YMCA in Mountain View, which “We certainly could stay at the natural light, something members Eric Lederhaus, an orthopedic He’s been a member for seven starting Sept. 1 will open at 4:30 facility, but we’re choosing to do have asked for, she said. physical therapist who has worked or eight years, he said. a.m. and close at 11 p.m. The something a little different be- “After some careful consider- a couple nights a week for about Jordan said the closure has Page Mill location is currently cause we feel as a not-for-profit, ation, we decided it would be best a year at the Page Mill YMCA, nothing to do with rising rents. open 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Mon- our (goal) is to be constantly look- to put our resources into our oth- said the announcement was “a “In fact, our landlord has been day through Friday, and 7 a.m. to ing for ways we can serve more er facilities and programming in little bit” of a shock for staff. But wonderful to the YMCA since the 8 p.m. on weekends. and better in any community. Palo Alto that would better serve the decision was made in order to inception of the Page Mill branch Other programs offered at That’s really our objective.” N the community,” Jordan said. benefit the community, he added. in 1979,” she said. “He has not the Page Mill YMCA, such as Online Editor Elena Kadvany Starting July 1 and until Oct. 1, Lederhaus and the other em- only been a supporter of the Y diabetes prevention and an adult can be emailed at ekadvany@ members of the Page Mill branch ployees will be relocated to other but he also has largely looked for cancer-survivor program, will paweekly.com.

HOUSING Ruling could jeopardize Palo Alto car-camping law Judges strike down ordinance similar to Palo Alto’s ban on people living in cars by Sue Dremann he U.S. District Court of Ap- at the 1983 City of Los Angeles gestive heart failure that caused peals has ruled against a Los municipal code, which was being fluid buildup in his legs that pre- T Angeles vehicle-habitation used to arrest homeless vehicle vented him from walking long dis- law similar to Palo Alto’s, saying dwellers in Venice. Officers of tances and a former businessman that it opens the door to discrimi- the Venice Homelessness Task who lost his firm and home after

natory enforcement against the Force were to arrest people using the 2007 economic downturn and iÊ« ÌÉ6iÀV>Ê7iLiÀ homeless and the poor. their automobiles as “living quar- subsequently suffered from severe Cars, campers and RVs are parked at Cubberley Community Center. Ninth Circuit Court Judges ters” and to give them informa- anxiety and depression. Harry Pregerson, Marsha Berzon tion concerning social services The Los Angeles statute is of their possessions or their ve- over and cited while driving her and Morgan Christen filed their and shelter providers. vague, the appeals judges found, hicles, or leaving Los Angeles RV through Venice. ruling on June 19, with Preger- An individual did not need to and it may authorize or encour- entirely. Palo Alto’s ban closely mirrors son writing the opinion in Chey- be sleeping in the vehicle to be age arbitrary and discriminatory “All in all, this broad and cryp- that of Los Angeles in its vague- enne Desertrain v. City of Los arrested; officers were to look for enforcement. tic statute criminalizes innocent ness, said William Safford of Palo Angeles. The court found the cars with items normally found in The statute “offers no guidance behavior, making it impossible for Alto law firm Safford Legal. car-camping law violates the due a home: food, bedding, clothing, as to what conduct it prohibits,” citizens to know how to keep their The Los Angeles law states process clause of the Fourteenth medicine and basic necessities. the court noted. Instead, the plain- conduct within the pale.” that “no person shall use a ve- Amendment by being unconstitu- Officers gave a warning the first tiffs are left guessing as to what The Los Angeles ordinance hicle parked or standing on any tionally vague. time, a citation the second and ar- behavior would subject them to presented the same vagueness city street, or upon any parking lot The City of Palo Alto in De- rested the person the third time, citation or arrest, the court said. concerns as an anti-loitering or- owned by the City of Los Angeles cember postponed implementing according to the court opinion. “Is it permissible to eat food dinance held unconstitutional by ... as living quarters either over- its controversial vehicle-habitation The four plaintiffs in Deser- in a vehicle? Is it illegal to keep the U.S. Supreme Court in 1999, night, day-by-day, or otherwise.” ordinance, approved the prior Au- train were variously subjected to a sleeping bag? Canned food? the court wrote. Palo Alto’s ordinance states, gust, because of the pending De- harassment and arrest and had Books? What about speaking “It is difficult to imagine how “It is unlawful for any person to sertrain case. their vehicles impounded, accord- on a cell phone? Or staying in anyone loading up his or her car use, occupy, or permit the use or Now, Palo Alto officials are ing to the court. They had to sleep the car to get out of the rain? with personal belongings, perhaps occupancy of, any vehicle for hu- faced with figuring out their next on the street in the rain, come up These are all actions plaintiffs to go on a camping trip or to do- man habitation on or in any street, steps in the wake of this week’s with money to get their vehicles were taking when arrested for nate household wares to the Sal- park, alley, public parking lot or ruling. City Attorney Molly out of impoundment and put their violation of the ordinance, all vation Army, and parking briefly other public way.” Stump said her office is review- belongings in a rented storage of which are otherwise perfectly on a Los Angeles street, would It further prohibits “the use of ing the Desertrain ruling and that locker to avoid being further cited legal,” Pregerson wrote. “And know if he or she was violating a vehicle for a dwelling place, in- staff will make its recommenda- or arrested. despite the plaintiffs’ repeated the statute. cluding but not limited to, sleep- tions to the City Council some- The plaintiffs include a woman attempts to comply with (the “What’s worse, even avoiding ing, eating or resting, either single time between August and the end with epilepsy who had suffered a law), there appears to be noth- parking does not seem to be suf- or in groups.” of the year. significant head injury and could ing they can do to avoid violating ficient,” the court noted, referring The Desertrain case took aim no longer work, a man with con- the statute short of discarding all to one plaintiff who was pulled VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊ£È) ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕiÊÓÇ]ÊÓä£{ÊU Page 7 Upfront

Though he loved his online EDUCATION classes, Sommermann said he can understand the view of skeptics of online learning. The online college experience “I’ve heard people say you can’t learn the same way online as you Berkeley-bound Foothill grad earned associate’s degree from afar can in person, or that it’s easier or something, which I can’t really by Chris Kenrick tell you because I haven’t taken Berkeley-bound student has health problems. “A few of them even asked me the actual class in person. who earned his associate’s “I’m not going to say it’s ideal where I’m transferring to and “Personally I loved (online A degree entirely online is because I’d rather go to in-person stuff.” classes) ... but I could see why among nearly 1,000 students who classes to be honest, but it was re- Sommermann “met” his fellow someone might say otherwise. will graduate from Foothill Col- ally just not possible for me at that students online, including a part- College has always had this re- lege Friday, June 27. point,” he said. ner in a Spanish class with whom ally traditional aura — it seems From his home in Mendocino He’d never taken an online class he regularly recorded conversa- caught up in a traditional culture — or occasionally sitting in a before enrolling at Foothill and tions for review by the professor. and they wouldn’t be so accepting Mendocino café or library — said he first considered it “kind “You have to record it in real ÀÃÊiÀV of online classes. James Sommermann completed of a weird idea.” He stumbled time, so you’re talking over the James Sommermann got his “I’m definitely looking forward 23 online classes in music, Eng- on Foothill — which he’d never computer like it’s a phone, or a associate’s degree entirely to going to Berkeley where I can lish, statistics, Spanish, psychol- heard of before — while helping video chat without the video,” he online through Foothill College actually be there.” ogy, anthropology and geology. a friend search for an online mu- said. “The professor listens to it in Los Altos Hills. Foothill’s 54th Annual Com- He will enter the University of sic class. Then he decided to try and grades it.” tually talk to each other a bit, to mencement Ceremony begins at California at Berkeley this fall it himself. In twice-weekly online con- make it more social. Some people 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 27, in the with hopes of double majoring in “I ended up really enjoying it, versations, Sommermann got have their picture on it,” he said. college’s Library Quad. Tickets music and English. for the most part,” he said. acquainted with his Spanish part- Sommermann had to physi- are not required and parking in Foothill offers all-online asso- Over 18 months as a Foothill ner online but still could not say cally travel to the Los Altos Hills student lots is free for the event. ciate’s degrees in 18 subjects as student Sommermann met “very where the partner actually, physi- campus to take exams — “some From its first graduating class well as an array of all-online “cer- few” of his professors in person cally lives. of them, not all of them” — and of 37 students in 1960 Foothill tificates of proficiency.” College but “talked to them a lot through “I assume it was close (to Foot- also to participate in a week-long has grown to serve some 14,000 officials said they have no way email,” he said. While he missed hill) because I think he took in- program called Pass the Torch, students each quarter. This year’s to track the number of students the camaraderie of in-person person classes too,” Sommermann during which he learned how to graduates include 520 earning as- earning all-online degrees but classes, he said professors tried to said. “He works a lot, so that’s why tutor fellow students. sociate in arts degrees and 355 that online classes accounted for make up for it by being accessible online classes were good for him.” His stellar performance at Foot- for associate in science degrees. about 27 percent of last quarter’s electronically. He also used specialized soft- hill earned him the President’s An additional 61 students will enrollment. “They return emails very quick- ware that enabled him to enter Medal, the college’s highest aca- graduate under a new program in Many students take a combi- ly and they encourage you to com- musical notation for assignments demic honor, as well as admission collaboration with the California nation of traditional classes and municate with them,” he said. “If in his music theory classes. to UC campuses at Berkeley, Da- State University system that guar- online classes. But Sommermann you don’t understand something He met other remote classmates vis, Riverside and San Diego. antees admission to CSU with ju- needed to stay close to home in you ‘talk’ to them. Some of them through online forums. He chose Cal because it’s not nior standing. N Mendocino, where he’s been help- you get to know pretty well — at “For most classes there would too far from Mendocino and be- Staff Writer Chris Kenrick ing with driving and household least as well as you can know any- be like a discussion board. We’d cause, he said, “I’ve always kind can be emailed at ckenrick@ chores for a family member who body through email. post introductions so we could ac- of wanted to go to Berkeley.” paweekly.com.

EDUCATION Cellphones can help, hinder learning, say teachers and students Policy update allows teachers to make the call on in-class use by Benjamin Custer he Palo Alto Unified School challenges. Earlier this month, through the use of apps, which District’s new cellphone pol- Palo Alto High School invalidated provide instant feedback to Habib T icy, adopted in early June, the results of 112 final exams in and the students themselves. That

requires students to turn off their Algebra 2 after determining that way Habib can identify quickly >vv>ÞÊ > cellphones in class unless teach- students cheated, exchanging text which students need help and Palo Alto High School student Stephanie Zhang texts during ers allow them for instructional messages and photos of answers. which students can help others. journalism class. purposes. The policy update spells out the Habib also enlists the assistance The policy’s language provides greater control teachers have in of apps before inviting discussion Paly students in Suzanne An- treville, a student at Gunn, said a clearer expectation compared to deciding whether cellphones can about controversial topics. Stu- tink’s math classes use their while eating lunch with his friends the last version, which permitted play an instructional role. Practices dents use their phones to record phones to check for understand- on campus last month. “Texting, students to use their devices as are similar at neighboring Menlo- responses, which appear in a data ing via questions posted on a web- Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr. long as they were not disruptive Atherton High School, where stu- table that helps to generate discus- site. Antink finds that integrating I’ve been told to put it away, but it or engaging in unethical activities dents must put away their phones sion. Afterward, students update mobile devices helps students re- hasn’t ever been taken away.” such as cheating. except when teachers designate their responses, and the class can search answers to questions in ad- Alejandra Castillo, a student at As with the previous policy, stu- times for the devices to be used, evaluate how the discussion influ- dition to generating fresh ones. Paly, shares similar feelings: “If dents who misuse their cellphones according to Administrative Vice enced opinions. Antink said students are gen- I use my phone in the classroom, face possible confiscation and Principal Karl Losekoot. But rather “Using an app is not a high-or- erally compliant when the time it’s just to text my friends and go “may be subject to further disci- than phone confiscation, penalties der thinking skill, but it’s a good comes to turn off their cellphones, on Instagram. Maybe like every pline” under board policy and ad- include calls home, time in the of- tool that deepens your relationship but if there is an issue, teachers 30 minutes. Teachers don’t really ministrative regulation, including fice and community service. with the material,” Habib said. will collect the student’s phone care anymore.” counseling and even expulsion. Teachers at Palo Alto High Gunn teacher Anne Dumontier and return it at the end of class. But some teachers care deep- Board of Education member School and Gunn High School are allows her French language stu- “If it’s a chronic problem ... we ly. Gunn English teacher Justin Heidi Emberling said that the new divided on whether or not phones dents to use mobile devices to ac- work with the parent and perhaps Brown, for instance, fears that policy is rooted in updates from belong in an academic setting. cess media and text files that pro- the school psychologist to mini- social networking curbs social the California School Boards As- Some say the devices are valuable vide answers and explanations via mize chronic use,” Antink stated interaction. His cellphone policy sociation in 2012. learning tools while others view QR codes. Dumontier prepares in an email. is one of zero tolerance. “Changes weren’t in response to them as a distraction. the QR codes, which her students When it comes to the teens “There was one particular day any recent events,” she said. “The Ronen Habib, who teaches access through an app. Students themselves, just because rules ex- that I had at least 15 students policy was in effect but under re- Positive Psychology at Gunn, also use their phones to practice ist does not ensure they will be in my room waiting for class to view.” welcomes mobile devices in vocabulary with the online learn- followed. begin, all ignoring one another Mixing teenagers, cellphones his classes. He checks students’ ing tool Quizlet and to produce “I use it every single day in, and schoolwork has presented its understanding of the material audio assignments. like, every single class,” Ian De- VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊ£Ó) Page 8ÊUÊÕiÊÓÇ]ÊÓä£{ÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V Upfront REAL ESTATE TRENDS by Samia Cullen Should I Get A Reverse Mortgage?

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PARKS Filseth to come. To preserve and en- VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«>}iÊx® hance the things that make Palo Alto breaks ground Palo Alto a great place to live and raise families, within the In the last few years, he context of intense regional on Magical Bridge Playground said, there’s been a gathering and economic pressures, is the momentum for recreating the central challenge before us. I Donors, friends gather to celebrate construction of inclusive play space dense, big-city atmosphere of want to help lead this effort. I San Francisco and San Jose by Lena Pressesky will always be an advocate for in Palo Alto. Most residents, residents’ concerns.” ith a flash of golden shov- however, don’t want to make Filseth is the third non-in- els and a spray of dirt, the trade-offs associated with cumbent to announce his can- W Magical Bridge Play- this kind of density, he said. didacy for the City Council. ground founder Olenka Villarreal, “I do think there’s a clear Tom DuBois, who announced Palo Alto Mayor Nancy Shepherd misalignment between his candidacy earlier and supporters broke ground Mon- where the city wants this month, is also a day morning at the site of Mitchell to go — where a lot of member of Palo Al- Park’s newest play space. the leadership wants tans for Sensible Zon- The playground, which aims to to go — and where ing and a critic of the transcend Americans with Dis- the residents want to city’s development abilities Act (ADA) compliance to go,” Filseth told the policies. Claude Ez- meet the needs of all children and Weekly. “That’s a re- ran, a former Human their families, is slated to open in ally unfortunate thing Relations Commis- September. that we need to fix.” sioner and founder of ÕÀÌiÃÞÊ ÀVÊÃiÌ

Villarreal’s years-long efforts to iÀ>Ê*>ÃÌÕÀi In announcing his World Music Day, is Eric Filseth build an inclusive playground be- Magical Bridge Playground founder Olenka Villareal speaks candidacy, Filseth also seeking a seat on gan when she saw the limitations of at a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, June 23, in Palo Alto’s said he will prioritize the council. standard playgrounds placed on her Mitchell Park. issues such as “neighborhood Of the five council members daughter, Ava, and other disabled quality, traffic, congestion, whose terms are expiring in children. Villarreal gained the sup- for children who need extra time it be to be left out day after day?” city infrastructure and servic- November, only Mayor Nancy port of community members, some getting off the slide. “Wheelchair-friendly means es and a sensible zoning and Shepherd and Councilman of whom formed the organization Several families who will bene- stroller-friendly, grandparent- development policy that con- Greg Scharff have said they Friends of the Magical Bridge and fit from the playground’s opening friendly and just people-friendly,” siders cumulative impacts on plan to run. Councilman Larry aided her campaign to raise the also spoke at Monday’s ground- he added. livability in Palo Alto and the Klein will be termed out while $3.1 million for the playground. breaking. Funding for the playground integrity of our public school Councilwoman Gail Price said The Magical Bridge Playground Parent Joel Yang said his family came from individual and group system.” she will not seek another term. will feature a “swinging and sway turned down admission at a local donors, such as the Peery Founda- “Palo Altans are at an in- Councilwoman Karen Holman zone” that even children with lim- school because a tanbark play- tion and the Enlight Foundation, flection point,” Filseth said has not yet declared her deci- ited trunk support can use. Both ground presented difficulties for plus a $150,000 grant from Santa in a statement. “Over the next sion. N stories of a two-story playhouse first-grader Jessa, who has spina Clara County and $300,000 from council term, we’ll make deci- Staff Writer Gennady as well as a spinning carousel bifida and uses a wheelchair. the City of Palo Alto. N sions that shape the character Sheyner can be emailed at will be wheelchair accessible. He noted that Jessa could have Editorial Intern Lena Press- of our city for many decades [email protected]. Three custom slides will be built found other ways to play. But, he esky can be emailed at lpresses- with added space at the bottom asked, “How disheartening would [email protected].

OPEN SPACE Palo Alto seeks public opinion on parks CityViewA round-up of Palo Alto government action this week City to adopt new ‘intercept’ tactic to gauge residents’ wishes by Chris Kenrick Council Council (June 23) 261 Hamilton Ave.: The council voted against a proposal to rehabilitate and he “intercept event” — a “It’s a chance to engage people munity meeting about a $67,000 make an addition to a historical building at 261 Hamilton Ave. Yes: Berman, new tactic to elicit public who would never come to a com- project to improve landscaping Burt, Holman, Klein, Kniss, Price, Scharff, Shepherd No: Price T opinion — is coming soon munity meeting but who use the and furnishings in King Plaza in Stanford housing: The council unanimously upheld the approval of a 180-unit to Palo Alto. parks and have no idea this plan- front of City Hall, Jensen said. housing development proposed by Stanford University for 1461-1601 California Ave. Yes: Berman, Burt, Holman, Kniss, Price, Scharff, Schmid, Shepherd Desperate for residents’ views ning process is going on.” The Bowden project will Recused: Klein on what they want from their Mottau said his firm will run renovate children’s playground public parks, city volunteers and four intercept events in Palo Alto equipment and swings, which are Parks and Recreation Commission consultants will attend large pub- — the first one this Saturday, nearing the end of their 20-year (June 24) lic gatherings such as concerts or most likely at Rinconada Park — life span, Jensen said. Resurfac- Master plan: The commission heard an update on the city’s Parks, Trails, Open community events and ask peo- and suggested that Parks and Rec- ing some playground areas with Space and Recreation Master Plan, which is scheduled to be completed in fall ple to answer short questions and reation commissioners and other rubber or engineered wood fiber, 2015. Action: None stick pins or dots on a map. volunteers run similar events and known as Fibar, also will boost Bowden: The commission discussed proposed upgrades to Bowden Park, which include renovating playground equipment, a new retaining wall and re- The “intercept” technique was use his materials to gather more accessibility for children with paved asphalt. Action: None explained Tuesday to the Palo Alto public comment. handicaps, he said. Parks and Recreation Commis- “We’ve found that with inter- The project also involves re- sion by Portland-based consultant cepts there’s a real limited time paving and fence renovation. Ryan Mottau of planning-and- frame you can expect — you can Jensen said he’s already used design consulting firm MIG. The only grab people for about five about half of a $125,000 King Public Agenda firm last fall won a $327,535 con- minutes,” he said. Plaza budget to add native land- A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week tract to analyze Palo Alto’s park Mottau’s observations on the scaping and now wants to focus and recreation system and create dearth of attendance at commu- on replacing the turf along Ham- CITY COUNCIL ... The council has no meetings scheduled this week. documents to help guide future nity meetings were corroborated ilton Avenue with more sustain- HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD ... The board is scheduled to discuss its up- renovations of local trails, open in two other items taken up by the able plants. coming joint meeting with the City Council; Professorville design guidelines; space and recreation facilities. commission Tuesday. The re-planting is an interim and matters relating to the Historic Preservation ordinance. The meeting will “In most communities these A mailing of 1,800 postcards measure, he noted, because the en- begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, in the Council Conference Room at days we don’t get great turnout notifying nearby residents of a tire plaza — which sits atop under- City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. in a traditional community meet- May 28 community meeting about ground parking — will need to be ing,” Mottau said. “So we’re go- an upcoming $332,000 renovation renovated in a multi-million dollar ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ... The board plans to discuss 385 Sher- ing to take these questions out to of Bowden Park yielded an atten- project in the next 10 to 15 years. man Ave., a proposal by Daniel Minkoff to demolish a one-story office build- where people already are ... and dance of five people, city land- The existing planters — even those ing and construct a new 55,566-square-foot, three-story mixed-use building with two levels of underground parking. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 ask them some quick questions scape architect Peter Jensen said. containing large magnolia trees — a.m. on Thursday, July 3, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall, 250 they can answer easily by stick- And “no comments were re- are only 3-feet deep because of the Hamilton Ave. ing dots on the boards. ceived” from another May 28 com- parking underneath, he said. N ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕiÊÓÇ]ÊÓä£{ÊU Page 11 Upfront

EDUCATION School-to-work program marks second year Hospital, school district partner to train students with disabilities for paying jobs by Chris Kenrick

tudents with developmental they’re going to keep improving hired by a San Jose biotech com- disabilities described their and have the opportunity to im- pany “for jobs that are repetitive S hopes for the future in a prove in a structured, safe environ- in nature,” he said. graduation ceremony last week ment with supportive staff and job “There’s always this hesitancy of Project SEARCH, a school- coaches benefits them in the future, from individuals or companies, to-work program serving young whether or not they get a job in the but it’s not their capacity to learn, adults from Palo Alto and other hospital or somewhere else.” it’s how they learn that’s a little nearby school districts. Twenty-two-year-old Alex Platt, different,” Cordero said. “They’re ÕÀÌiÃÞÊ*>ÊÌÊ1vi`Ê-V Ê ÃÌÀVÌÊ The students, aged 20 to 25, a lifelong Palo Alto resident, said already self-motivated — they Students and staff members of Project SEARCH, a school-to- worked as interns in entry-level he “really enjoyed” his hospital just need the opportunity and the work program for young adults with developmental disabilities, positions at Lucile Packard Chil- internship working in data entry chance to perform to show they stand outside Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital after graduation dren’s Hospital at Stanford, doing and highlighting parts of binders are able to.” ceremonies June 18. tasks that included filing, scan- and folders and scanning them Packard is one of more than ning, food services or stocking into the system. 200 venues for Project SEARCH emony in the Lucile Packard the program through inter-district supply closets. Students can work Platt said his next step is to across the United States, Canada, Children’s Hospital Auditorium transfers, in which the home dis- in the gift shop, and one student meet with a job coach to “try to England, Scotland and Australia. marked completion of the sec- trict pays the Palo Alto school dis- even worked at making blood figure out what I want to do with The program originated in ond year of the program in Palo trict, and other interns have been smears from patient blood draw, my future.” 1996 when Erin Riehle, a nurs- Alto. School districts by law are referred through Hope Services, said Brian Cordero, a Palo Alto Job coaches from San Jose- ing director at Cincinnati Chil- responsible for educating students he said. N Unified School District teacher based Hope Services work with dren’s Hospital, wondered if she with developmental disabilities Staff Writer Chris Kenrick who manages the program. students throughout the year to could address the high turnover until age 22, Cordero said. Non- can be emailed at ckenrick@ Students gain work experience help them succeed in their in- in entry-level positions in her de- Palo Alto students have come to paweekly.com. from the year-long internship, and ternships and to find work after partment by training people with some ultimately have been hired graduation. developmental disabilities to fill as regular employees by the hos- Four of the 10 graduates this the jobs. pital. year have jobs so far, and seven Cordero said the large number “Some of the students do per- out of last year’s nine graduates and diversity of entry-level po- Online This Week form to the level of other employ- are employed, Cordero said, com- sitions in hospitals make them These and other news stories were posted on Palo Alto Online ees of the hospital and can show pared to what he said typically is a a good match for the program. throughout the week. For longer versions, go to www.PaloAlto they’re able to do it,” Cordero 15 percent to 17 percent employ- Other Project SEARCH programs Online.com/news. said. ment rate for people with disabili- are running in several Bay Area “Others, maybe they’re starting ties. hospitals, he said. Charges filed against teen after string of attacks at a different level, but the fact that Several graduates have been Yari Oseguera, who works in A Palo Alto teen who went on a naked rampage has been charged Packard’s human resources de- with felony assault, battery on a police officer, trespassing and be- partment, said she has mentored ing under the influence of a controlled substance, according to NOTICE OF A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING Project SEARCH interns in jobs papers filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court on Monday. involving filing, labeling folders, (Posted June 26, 9:41 a.m.) of the Palo Alto working on spreadsheets and en- Planning & Transportation Commission tering data. “It’s wonderful to be able to Despite snag, Palo Alto OKs golf-course funds With little fanfare and much frustration, Palo Alto officials au- Please be advised the Planning and Transportation Commission (P&TC) coach the individuals and they learn a lot from us,” Oseguera thorized this week spending more than $9 million on an ambitious shall conduct a Special public meeting at 5:00 PM, Wednesday, overhaul of the city’s golf course, even as they acknowledged that July 9, 2014 in the Council Conference Room, Ground Floor, said. “It all depends on our workload but if our department needs work may not begin for some time because of a lingering permit- Civic Center, Palo Alto, California. Any interested persons may ting snag. (Posted June 26, 9:36 a.m.) appear and be heard on these items. some help we’d definitely have more (Project SEARCH interns) come through in the rotations.” Police search for missing elderly man Staff reports for agendized items are available via the City’s main website East Palo Alto police are looking for a 79-year-old man who at www.cityofpaloalto.org and also at the Planning Division Front Desk, The June 18 graduation cer- has been missing since the morning of Tuesday, June 24. (Posted 5th Floor, City Hall, after 2:00 PM on the Friday preceding the meeting June 26, 9:04 a.m.) date. Copies will be made available at the Development Center should City Hall be closed on the 9/80 Friday. Cellphones Recent Gunn grad wins major biotech contest Study Session VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«>}iÊn® A recent Gunn High School graduate Tuesday was awarded first 1. Planning &Transportation Commission Priorities place in an international biotechnology contest for high school stu- ... busying themselves on their dents. Judges of the “BioGENEius Challenge” cited Emily Wang Public Hearing phones, where the light bulb went for her research in developing fluorescent proteins. (Posted June 24, 2. Comprehensive Plan Update: Discussion of Alternative Futures off for me,” Brown stated in an 3:59 p.m.) & Issues for Consideration in the Environmental Impact Report email. “Allowing phones in the (EIR “Scoping” Meeting). The City will prepare a programmatic room, even before class, was hurt- American Express occupies Zibibbo space environmental impact report (EIR) for the update of its Comprehensive ing my ability to create a friendly, Three-year-old American Express Ventures is taking over the Plan. Staff will summarize input received at recent public workshops and sociable community.” downtown space formerly occupied by longtime restaurant Zi- invite comments and suggestions from the public and the Commission Brown said forbidding cell- bibbo, a company spokeswoman has confirmed. (Posted June 23, regarding the alternatives and issues that should be included for analysis in phones in his classroom is in- 8:35 p.m.) the EIR. creasingly difficult because other teachers don’t follow similar prac- Memorial for couple killed by drunken driver Questions. For any questions regarding the above items, please contact the tices. As a result, students often These ceramic gardenias are a memorial to Balbir and Kamal Planning Department at (650) 329-2441. 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identify a surplus site, notify city also included an offer to build a ical Center) funds in this man- clear about that.” Grand jury departments and other public agen- performing-arts theater that would ner,” the report states, referring to “That said, the City’s intention VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«>}iÊx® cies about the land and declare the have been occupied by the non- money the medical center gave to was always to try to guide the property as “surplus” through an profit TheatreWorks. The plan also the city as part of a development preliminary project in a better dards for transparency. “open and competitive bid pro- included various improvements to agreement that permitted expan- direction,” Keene said. “While The negotiations with Arril- cess,” the Grand Jury notes. The the downtown transit center next sion of the Stanford hospitals. the project as initially proposed laga on both subjects, the Grand city would also have to give first to 27 University Ave. In addition, the report criticizes by Mr. Arrillaga was focused on Jury found, were “done in a man- priority to local agencies seeking to These plans didn’t come to light the city for failing to respond to new office buildings, the city saw ner that was permissible but un- buy the land for public use. until March 12, 2012, when the several public-records requests the opportunity to begin the mas- dertaken in a way to avoid pub- In this case, neither other agen- council first discussed Arrillaga’s from residents. After reviewing ter plan and redesign the transit lic scrutiny, unlike other similar cies nor the public at large were no- proposal. At that time, the coun- several such requests, the Grand center and road network at this large-scale projects.” tified about the discussion of sale cil agreed to spend $250,000 for Jury found that some “remained gateway entrance to the City.” The report, titled “The City of until September 2012, when the design work associated with the unanswered for several months, or He also noted that the proposal Palo Alto’s Actions Reduced Trans- council hastily arranged a closed were not responded to at all.” never came to pass and that the parency and Inhibited Public Input session to discuss Arrillaga’s of- “In one case, in a follow-up re- site will be evaluated during the and Scrutiny on Important Land fer. The Grand Jury concludes, “It ‘The negotiations quest, a response to the PRR (pub- city’s public update of the Com- Issues,” takes a close look at the would have been more appropriate ... were “done in a lic-record request) was received prehensive Plan. He defended the 7.7-acre park site, which was gifted and transparent for the City Coun- only after the city was cited sec- city’s responses to public-records to the city by the Lee Family Trust cil to first discuss whether prop- manner that was tions of the CPRA (California requests, saying that the city rein 1981. Though the deed speci- erty could or should be declared permissible but Public Records Act),” the Grand ceives “many requests for infor- fies that the land would be used surplus in a public meeting before undertaken in a Jury wrote. “The city could not mation every single day and we do for “conservation, including park convening a closed session to dis- explain why it failed to respond a really good job of responding to and recreation purposes,” the city cuss price and terms.” way to avoid public to these multiple PRRs.” the public.” He said the city has rein 2012 considered an offer from The report also condemns the scrutiny.”’ In its recommendations, the cently added a webpage for people Arrillaga to buy it for $175,000. city’s handling of 27 University Grand Jury calls for the city to to formally file and track public- As part of the discussion, council Ave., which would have signifi- —Santa Clara County follow its own rules about leasing records requests. The city is also members took trips to the site in cantly exceeded the city’s zoning Grand Jury and selling city property, “seek looking at software, he wrote, that groups of three to avoid violating restrictions and required changes to public input about the disposition can be deployed across the organi- the Brown Act, which requires the Comprehensive Plan. All four Arrillaga proposal. The Grand of surplus City-owned land before zation to manage requests. public disclosure when a majority proposed office buildings would Jury noted in its report that the the City Council meets to discuss On the concerns about the of the council meets. The Weekly have been well above the city’s 50- allocation was made despite the that property,” and “consistently Foothills site, Keene noted that learned about these meetings in late foot height limit, with two of them fact that no formal application had respond to requests for public re- the issues involving the Lee gift 2012 after filing a Public Records slated to be more than 100 feet tall. ever been filed by Arrillaga. cords in a timely manner.” go back 30 years, and the city is Act request and receiving emails The Grand Jury learned that the “Such a large expenditure of In his response to the report, City “accountable for contemporary between staff and council members city received in September 2011 public funds and staff time for a Manager James Keene acknowl- decisions on this land today.” To arranging the meetings. renderings of Arrillaga’s initial design study linked to develop- edged many of the shortcomings that end, he wrote, the council di- The Grand Jury found that the proposal for an office complex, ment of 27 University Avenue, that the Grand Jury identified in its rected staff in March to dedicate city did not follow its own proce- which staff found to be unaccept- for which no land use application investigation, which was prompted the land as parkland. dures in discussing the sale of what able because of their design and had been filed, raises questions by citizen complaints. The process, “The city is in the process of pre- is called “surplus public land.” Palo height. Later, the city received about the wisdom of spending the Keene said in a statement, “could paring that dedication for formal Alto’s policy requires the city to the four-tower proposal, which SUMC (Stanford University Med- have been better, and we have been council action,” Keene wrote. N

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PARACHUTING INTO THE FU- TURE ... After a combined eight years as co-chair of the Palo Alto Neighborhoods Emergen- cy Preparedness Program and co-team leader of its succes- sor, the Palo Alto Emergency Services Volunteer Program, Barron Park resident Lydia Kou has stepped down. Kou was the creator and organizer of the city’s annual Quakeville community-preparedness weekend, which initially took place overnight in a local park. Kou is looking to “declutter” herself and to stretch into other unknown directions, she said. “I want to go on parachuting adventures, and I want to see if I can handle a helicopter — and clean up my yard,” she said. Ken Dueker, City of Palo Alto’s director of Emergency Services, 6iÀV>Ê7iLiÀ said Quakeville will continue Mark Nadim, head of the Midpeninsula chapter of the California FireSafe Council, stands beside the oak and eucalyptus trees fire crews through the Palo Alto Emergen- helped trim as part of a fire-abatement program near Fire Station 8 in Foothills Park. cy Services Volunteer Program. Since the major fire in 1985, work with other FireSafe councils NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS ... PALO ALTO HILLS most of the old-timers have moved in the Skyline area and Woodside, out. Many new people who have he said. The City of Palo Alto’s Know moved in are not aware of the fire Fire knows no boundaries, he Your Neighbors Grant Program hazard in the area. said. has kicked off for a second year. Keeping fire at bay “Everybody talks about earth- An ongoing concern is that The city has allocated $25,000 quakes and pandemics, but they many residents don’t how to pro- to fund a variety of events or- Palo Alto-based FireSafe Council aims don’t talk about wildfires,” Nadim tect their properties. One man said ganized by residents on behalf to prevent Oakland Hills-type fire said. he tried to mow the weeds on his of their neighborhoods. Know But Palo Alto Hills and resi- property, but the area is not flat by Sue Dremann dences nestled between Arastra- and he was not successful, Nadim Your Neighbors was created nder slightly different con- Cal Fire to reduce fire hazards dero Road, the Palo Alto Hills recalled. to encourage interaction be- ditions, a wildland fire in through education and with citi- Golf and Country Club, and the “Part of the education is what to tween different generations U the Palo Alto hills earlier zens’ help. In February, the Mid- northern end of Foothills Park do with the weeds and how to cre- and cultures and to improve the this month could have spread to peninsula FireSafe Council and are in the danger zones outlined ate a defensible space,” he said. quality of life in Palo Alto, ac- homes and perhaps taken lives, the city began their first brush-rein Palo Alto’s Foothills Fire The council is teaching resi- cording to the city. Residents fire officials said at the scene. It moval project along the south side Management Plan. Dry veg- dents about appropriate tools for has happened before. of Arastradero Road. Thirteen etation could create “fire tun- uneven-terrain weed reduction, may apply for grants of up to A devastating wildfire on July other projects have been complet- nels,” in which roads, including such as using a weed whacker, $1,000. Ideally, the city’s web- 1, 1985, destroyed 11 homes. ed, from cutting back or removing stretches of Page Mill Road, are and how to find businesses will- site states, activities enhance Since then, firefighters have kept plants to clearing what’s known as completely blocked, plan consul- ing to work in poison oak areas, neighborhood pride and identity small a series of blazes caused by “defensible space” — a buffer and tants noted. A fire-danger map he said. and create new and innovative arson, accident or nature. But the a firefighting zone — around wa- developed showed flames could Much of his time is spent just neighborhood events. This year, constant challenge in the brush- ter tanks, pump stations and Fire rise up to 20 feet high and sweep going property by property to covered hills is that fuel for a po- Station 8 in Foothills Park. toward some homes at up to 4 the program is aligned with Our build relationships. tential runaway fire continues to Eight more projects are under- miles per hour. “To get the community to know Palo Alto, the city’s new initia- grow. way, according to the group’s Web Although the brush fire earlier what you are doing is the hardest tive aimed at creating commu- Now, a new fire-prevention page. this month, caused by a car crash, part,” he said. nity conversations and dialogue council spearheaded by Mark The Midpeninsula council has only burned 1.5 acres, the dam- Email lists don’t do the job un- about the city’s future. Applica- Nadim, Palo Alto Hills Neigh- just three members right now, but age could have been far greater, less one knows the person. People tions and information are online borhood Association president, Nadim said he hopes more people firefighters said. The wind wasn’t ask questions, but they don’t get at cityofpaloalto.org (search for is working to help residents clear will join. blowing that day, and staff from involved, he said. the land around their homes of “When a fire starts, you don’t an open-space preserve came So Nadim is relying on old- “Know Your Neighbors”). N combustible materials and reduce know when it’s going to end. Peo- upon the scene early. fashioned shoe leather. He doesn’t the dangers in foothills residents’ ple need to realize the dangers. Es- Eight fire engines from three want a devastating fire to be the picturesque surroundings. pecially in this year with drought, agencies, a helicopter dumping common experience that binds The Midpeninsula FireSafe one really has to pay attention,” water and a plane dumping fire people together. Send announcements of Council is part of an agreement said Nadim, who moved to Palo retardant doused the blaze before Those interested in the Midpen- neighborhood events, meetings between the City of Palo Alto and Alto Hills in 1986, one year after it could get out of control. insula FireSafe Council can call and news to Sue Dremann, the Santa Clara County FireSafe the July 1, 1985, wildfire. Nadim is looking to collabo- Mark Nadim at 650-740-0150 or Neighborhoods editor, at Council, funded by grants from He has been involved in emer- rate with residents in surround- visit sccfiresafe.org/communities/ [email protected]. Or municipalities, Pacific Gas & gency preparedness, with a paring neighborhoods. He recently midpeninsula. N talk about your neighborhood Electric, individuals and large ticular interest in fire safety, for reached out to Esther Clark Park Staff Writer Sue Dremann news on Town Square at www. companies. years and ran for Palo Alto City neighborhood and along upper can be emailed at sdremann@ PaloAltoOnline.com. The councils were initiated by Council in 2007. Page Mill Road, and he wants to paweekly.com. ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕiÊÓÇ]ÊÓä£{ÊU Page 15 Upfront

that grandma and grandpa are not Hamilton Ave. Car camping going to be prosecuted.” VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«>}iÊx® VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«>}iÊÇ® Chuck Jagoda, a man who has lived in his car, said Palo Alto ance with city code and to be William Abrams — managing police have been kind and have remodeled, provided the remod- partner of the Palo Alto law of- avoided hassling homeless people, eling does not result in increased fice of Steptoe & Johnson and a unlike police in some other local floor area and does not shift the consulting professor at Stanford cities. building footprint. The ordinance University who represents Palo But he opposes the ordinance. also prohibits “any other increase Alto car campers — said he was “A ban puts people who are al- in the size of the improvement,” heartened by the ruling. ready in financial peril only more Burt noted. “I think (the ruling) will apply so, as the court has pointed out. Trading basement square foot- completely if we were to have to “Subtracting resources from the age for above-ground square foot- go to court,” he said. “We would situation is evidence of a lack of un- age, as proposed, is not an equal invalidate the Palo Alto law by derstanding of the on-the-ground exchange and violates the city’s the reasoning of Judge Pregerson reality or such strong fear as to re- grandfathered uses ordinance, he and his opinion.” act madly — without forethought said. He added that he hopes to avoid or consideration,” he said.

Councilman Larry Klein agreed ÕÀÌiÃÞÊ `ÞÊìÀÃÊ7>ÃiÞÊÀV ÌiVÌÃ litigation and will be talking with The Palo Alto City Council with Burt. Developer Roxy Rapp’s application to renovate 261 Hamilton Ave. Stump in the coming days about “deserves credit for their restraint “There is hardly ever just one in Palo Alto, adding a three-story wing along Centennial Walk, was the ruling. in staying the enforcement of the way to read an ordinance or law. turned down by the City Council. The statute is objectionable dreaded and draconian vehicle- If that was the case, we’d never because it doesn’t criminalize be- habitation ban they passed 7-2 have any disputes in court,” Klein Holman said. renovation, Holman said. havior, but rather status, Abrams last Aug. 5,” he added. But Jagoda said. But, he added, “I believe Rapp also asked to change the Rapp said Monday that the said. The police power of the lo- would have liked the council to staff misread the ordinance.” building’s historic classifica- building needs significant safety cal government has laws in place not have enacted the ordinance in Rapp maintains the wing is tion from the current Category upgrades, including an eleva- to address disturbances, health- the first place, he said. not adding square footage to the 3 historic resource to the higher tor that would accommodate an related issues or threats — one’s “As the Desertrain decision building. The existing basement, Category 2 standard. Following ambulance gurney and more conduct — but that does not in- makes clear, it would be discrim- currently used for storage and reclassification, he could request stairwells allowing occupants clude one’s status, he said. inatory to enforce rules against work space, would be converted 15,000 square feet of Transfer- to escape in an emergency. The Safford also said one aspect of homeless people that are not en- to nine parking spaces and would able Development Rights (TDR) building would also have rest- the judges’ ruling jumped out to forced against home dwellers,” no longer count as square footage. because the building will undergo rooms that are accessible to peo- him: that the Los Angeles law Jagoda said. The rearrangement would result historic rehabilitation. ple with disabilities. promotes arbitrary enforcement Owen Byrd, a former planning in a net-zero gain in floor area for TDRs allow a property owner Councilwoman Gail Price, who that targets the homeless. commissioner and board mem- the building itself, according to to sell that square footage to an- cast the dissenting vote, said she In the Desertrain case, the ber of the nonprofit Downtown the developer’s plans. other developer to expand a proj- supported the project and the judges wrote: “Arbitrary and Streets Team, offered his reaction Council members did praise ect beyond what is allowed under historic-category change. Rapp’s discriminatory enforcement is to the ruling. the work that Rapp has done with zoning for the property. project was a creative proposal exactly what has occurred here. “Discrimination against any other buildings, which have been Klein and Holman also that would beautify the area, she The law is broad enough to cover group — especially the poor — elegant and respectful of histori- touched upon the public ben- said. any driver in Los Angeles who has no place in Palo Alto. I hope cal design, they repeatedly said. efit of the applicant’s request to The council vote allows Rapp eats food or transports personal this legal decision has policy But the project vote was indica- change the building’s historical to return with a revised proposal. belongings in his or her vehicle. impacts and persuades the City tive of a growing intolerance of status to the stronger Category The revisions could require him Yet it appears to be applied only Council to remove the vehicle- broad redevelopment interpreta- 2. The developer would certain- to return to the Historic Resources to the homeless.” habitation ordinance from our tions that have eroded public trust ly receive a large benefit by re- and Architectural Review boards, Safford agreed. municipal code,” he said. on issues such as overly dense ceiving TDRs that he could sell, which both previously recom- “When grandma and grandpa Los Angeles City Attorney developments with inadequate but the public benefit would be mended approval of the project. are traveling to Seattle in their RV Mike Feuer said the city won’t parking. a historically renovated build- In an effort to curb further broad and they pass through Palo Alto, continue litigation over its ordi- “Roxy — Mr. Rapp — puts ing that is upgraded to modern interpretations for other projects, they will be violating the law,” he nance. N together good projects, but your safety and disability standards, the council’s vote also incorporat- said. “When I stop to get a cheese- Staff Writer Sue Dremann particular project is a tipping and money from TDRs helps ed the more restrictive interpreta- burger and eat in my car, I’m vio- can be emailed at sdremann@ point,” Councilwoman Karen offset the significant cost of tion of the ordinance. N lating the law. But the reality is paweekly.com. Richard Warrington Dorst October 25, 1925 - June 10, 2014 Richard “Dick” Dorst passed away peacefully after a brief illness. He was a fourth- Tie-dye T-shirts for blood donors! generation Californian born Palo Alto Center only: in San Francisco in 1925 to Catherine Woolsey and James Monday, June 30 – Saturday, July 5 Dorst. Grateful Life Tour BBQ Dick graduated from UC Berkeley and Harvard Business Palo Alto – Wednesday, July 2 School, serving in WWII in Enjoy a burger or hot dog after you pick up between. During his lifetime he was co-founder of the Dorsett a tie-dye T-shirt! Boat Company, trustee of the Sequoia Union High School For Mountain View dates visit our website. District, church elder and bible study teacher, tennis player on the senior circuit, avid fly fisherman, and President of Menlo Park Center Aquaculture Corporation. 445 Burgess Drive He was a member of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, the Menlo Circus Club, YPO, and E Clampus Vitus. Palo Alto Center Dick is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann, his sons Jim 3373 Hillview Avenue (Amy) and Chris (Marybeth), daughter, Jane (Peter Clark), Mountain View Center his daughter-in-law Suzanne Montgomery and was “Popeye” 515 South Drive, Suite 20 to 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕiÊÓÇ]ÊÓä£{ÊU Page 17 Harry Anisgard Kirstin Elizabeth Chiasson January 10, 1917 – June 4, 2014 March 11, 1970 – June 4, 2014 Kirstin Beach Chiasson passed away in Klamath Falls, Pulse Harry died peacefully after a Oregon June 4, 2014 from complications related to breast A weekly compendium brief illness on June 4, 2014. He cancer. She was surrounded by her family and close friends. of vital statistics was 97 years old and had lived Kirstin was born at Stanford Hospital March 11, 1970 and in Palo Alto for 42 years. grew up in Palo Alto, attending Palo Alto High School. Harry was born in Brooklyn, She earned a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara, a POLICE CALLS New York. He earned degrees in masters degree and CCC-A from San Jose State University, Palo Alto geology and paleontology from and a Ph.D in audiology from the University of Wisconsin- June 18-24 Brooklyn College and Columbia Violence related University and worked for Madison. Before joining the faculty of the University of Domestic violence ...... 1 several oil companies. Harry also Wyoming, Kirstin was the pediatric audiologist for Mills Theft related Hospital in Burlingame and served on the board of directors Commercial burglaries ...... 2 served in the Air Force during Elder abuse/financial ...... 1 WWII. Harry was married to of La Comida de California, Palo Alto’s senior nutrition Grand theft ...... 4 Cecille Anisgard (who died in program. After her marriage to Andrew Chiasson, she moved Identity theft ...... 2 Petty theft ...... 5 2002) for almost 60 years. to Klamath Falls where she practiced clinical audiology, Residential burglaries ...... 2 Two of his hobbies were photography and tennis. Harry taught briefly at Oregon Institute of Technology, and Vehicle related also had a thirst for travel and adventure. Throughout is life continued research in the field of pediatric audiology. She Abandoned auto ...... 2 he had a deep concern for civil rights and liberties. He served Auto theft ...... 2 served on the national Continuing Education Committee Driving with suspended license ...... 7 as a member of the Peninsula Peace and Justice Center, Palo of the American Speech Language Hearing Association. Driving without license ...... 2 Alto’s Rental Housing Mediation Task Force, the Funeral Kirstin loved camping, gardening, and animals, particularly Hit and run ...... 2 Consumers Alliance and the Mid-Peninsula Chapter of the Theft from auto ...... 4 her Chesapeake Bay retrievers Haley and Decoy, and horses. Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 7 American Civil Liberties Union, serving as its president and She is survived by her husband, Andrew David Chiasson of Vehicle accident/property damage . . 11 on the board for many years. Vehicle recovered ...... 1 Klamath Falls, Oregon; their children, Beth, Drew and Paul Harry is survived by his son, Alan; his daughter, Lia; and Vehicle tow ...... 3 his granddaughter, Nicole. He also leaves his dear companion, of Klamath Falls, Oregon; her parents, David and Stephanie Alcohol or drug related Beach of Palo Alto, California; and her brothers and their Drinking in public ...... 5 Carmel Trisca, and many good friends. Drunk in public ...... 7 His keen sense of humor, his unbounded curiosity and families: Duff Beach of Burlingame, California; and Josh Drunken driving ...... 1 his zest for life served as an inspiration to all who made his Beach of Klagenfurt, Austria. Open container in vehicle ...... 1 Possession of paraphernalia ...... 4 acquaintance. A memorial service was held June 26 at Saint Mark’s Under influence of drugs ...... 1 A celebration of Harry’s life will be held on Saturday, July Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave., Palo Alto. Miscellaneous 26, at 11 a.m. at the University Club of Palo Alto (off Foothill Memorial donations may be made to the American Disposal request ...... 1 False info to police ...... 1 Boulevard and Page Mill Road). Speech Language Hearing Foundation. Found dog ...... 1 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Link: http://www.ashfoundation.org/donations/ Found property ...... 4 the ACLU or a charity of your choice. DonateOnline.htm Lost property ...... 4 Missing person ...... 1

PAID OBITUARY PAID OBITUARY Other/misc...... 2 Outside investigation ...... 1 Psychiatric hold ...... 7 Suspicious circumstances ...... 5 Threats ...... 3 Vandalism ...... 1 Billy Hughes Bocook Neville Antony Hedger Holt Warrant/other agency ...... 7 Menlo Park October 8, 1934 – June 6, 2014 Neville Antony Hedger Holt, a June 18-24 thirty-five year resident of Palo Alto, Violence related Billy Hughes Bocook, resident California, died on May 21, 2014 of Child abuse ...... 1 of Los Altos, passed away on June Theft related Mesothelioma, a form of asbestos Commercial burglaries ...... 1 6, 2014. He was born in Asheville, poisoning to which he was exposed North Carolina on October 8, Counterfeiting ...... 1 in the early 1960’s in England. He Fraud ...... 2 1934 to James A. Bocook and was a leader and mentor in his field Grand theft ...... 2 Nelle (Alexander) Bocook. He Petty theft ...... 6 for Advanced Fossil Generation Vehicle related is survived by his wife of 37 Technology. Neville was born and years, Pat, his sons Dirk, Bret Driving with suspended license ...... 4 grew up on the Isle of Wight, Eng- Hit and run ...... 2 and Drew, his daughters in law land, to Leonard and Mona Holt Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 2 Laura and Erica, and his two on August 23, 1936. His father had Vehicle accident/no injury ...... 1 grandsons, Quinn and Austin. Vehicle and bicycle accident ...... 2 served in the British Royal Navy for Vehicle tow ...... 2 He was preceded in death by his World Wars I and II; his mother was Alcohol or drug related two older brothers, Jack and Jim. the island’s local historian. Neville graduated from Peterhouse, Drug activity ...... 8 Drunk in public ...... 3 Bill graduated from the Rhode Cambridge University 1957 with a degree in Chemistry. He came Island School of Design with a BS in Architecture in 1961. Drunken driving ...... 1 to the United States in 1964. After working for C. F. Braun and Possession of drugs ...... 1 He moved to California in 1962 and went to work for noted Citgo Oil in New Jersey, he joined the Electric Power Research Under influence of drugs ...... 2 architects, Ernest J. Kump in 1962 and Albert A. Hoover in Institute in 1974 shortly after it was founded. His expertise was Miscellaneous Disturbance ...... 2 1963 . In 1981 he started his own firm, B. H. Bocook, Architect, used by the U.S. Department of Energy, industry, and govern- Inc. where he continued to work until his death. His office Found property ...... 3 ments of many countries. Neville was named a Technical Fellow Gang info ...... 1 designed many projects throughout Northern California preceding two Lifetime Achievement Awards, the first in 2004 Info case ...... 3 including the renovation of Stanford Sunken Diamond, Lost property ...... 1 for his many accomplishments in gasification projects to enhance Medical call ...... 1 the award winning William and Flora Hewlett Foundation the future of clean fossil fuels throughout the world, and the sec- building in Menlo Park , and the AIA design award winning Outside assistance ...... 1 ond from the Gasification Technologies Council in 2006. Neville Possession of stolen property ...... 1 office building at 1600 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. He also wrote and edited many publications in his field, continuing to Probation violation ...... 2 worked on Foothill College while at Kump’s office, and on Property for destruction ...... 1 work three days a week until April 2013. Jazz, history and phi- Psychiatric hold ...... 1 3000 Sand Hill Road while at Hoover’s office. lately were his interests, and he talked about retirement, but not Bill had many interests. He loved golfing, hunting, fishing, Search warrant ...... 1 until his illness did he fully stop working. Always a gentleman, Threats ...... 1 family gatherings, sketching, and traveling all over the United Neville is remembered for his pleasant demeanor, his charm, his Trespassing ...... 1 States and abroad. He was a member of the American Institute Vandalism ...... 1 collegial spirit, his wit and for making puns. He leaves his wife Warrant arrest ...... 8 of Architects, the Palo Alto Club, Menlo Park Presbyterian of 32 years, Christine Holt, sons Iain Holt, Jason Holt by their Church, a board member of Filoli Garden Estate, and served mother Pamela Holt, and step-son Richard Kiernan, grandchil- VIOLENT CRIMES on the Los Altos Planning Commission for eight years. dren Fiona and Ethan. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Palo Alto A celebration of Bill’s life will be held sometime in late Park Boulevard, 6/20, 8:01 p.m.; Stanford Faculty Club, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California domestic violence/battery. July or mid- August. His friends and extended family will be on July 11, 2014 from 4 - 6pm. Donations may be made to the notified. Menlo Park Mesothelioma Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Location undisclosed, 6/19, 5:29 p.m.; PAID OBITUARY PAID OBITUARY child abuse.

Page 18ÊUÊÕiÊÓÇ]ÊÓä£{ÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V Russell F. Scott, Jr. May 4, 1921 – June 19, 2014 Born in Salt Lake City, Utah and raised in San TransitionsBirths, marriages and deaths Rafael, California. Survived by his son, Randy Scott and his grandchildren, Jordan Lenore Richter and Jena. He was preceded in Lenore Rebecca Richter, a Palo death by his wife of 56 years, Alto resident, died of heart failure Donald Joseph Ragno Elizabeth and his sister, Joyce on June 9 at Stanford Hospital. and brother, Airston. She was 96. March 14, 1922 – June 22, 2014 Russell graduated USMA at West Point in 1943 and served She was Donald Joseph Ragno passed in both WWII under General born on Nov. away peacefully on the morning 12, 1917, in George Patton and the Korean of June 22 after a brief illness. War, rising to Lieutenant Worcester, He was 92. Beloved by family Massachu- Colonel rank. He received the Bronze Star, National Defense and friends, Don will be deeply setts. She Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal, among studied at missed. the decorations. Following the War, Russell completed his Simmons Born in Bingham Canyon, graduate degree in Engineering from MIT. Resident of Palo College in Utah, to Gugliemina Robbiano Alto for 53 years, Russell was an engineer for 32 years at Boston until and Giovanni (John) Ragno of Varian Associates before retiring at age 73. Russell’s zest for the Depres- Silvano d’Orba, Italy, Don was life and remarkable character traits served as an inspiration sion ended her education early. the youngest of three children. to all whom made his acquaintance. All are cordially invited For one of her first jobs, she He moved to Oakland with his to a memorial service to be held July 7th at 1:00 pm at Alta worked at the U.S. Office of War family at age one, and later to Mesa Funeral Home, Palo Alto. Information. Palo Alto, graduating from Palo Alto High School in 1940, PAID OBITUARY In 1943, she married Melvin where he played varsity basketball. He continued to play Richter, whom she had met on a blind date. Following her hus- basketball as a student at UCLA. Don enlisted in the Navy band’s military service, the couple in 1943, serving until 1946 as a lieutenant, and eventually, a lived together in the Washington, commanding officer, aboard three USS LCIs in the Asiatic- Bonnie Sorensen Pacific, the Philippines, and Europe. Returning to UCLA on D.C., area, while Melvin worked Bonnie Sorensen, a long-time Palo Alto resident and attorney, for the Justice Department, and the GI bill, Don graduated in 1946, majoring in economics. died on February 28, 2014, at her home. She was born on April then later in Arlington County. Through the years, Don often spoke of how much he enjoyed 11, 1957, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska from a long line of immigrants She served there as the chief Southern California’s beaches during college. While at UCLA, to Nebraska who farmed that area. After graduating from High registrar of voters in the 1960s, he met Frances Halstenrud. They were married in 1947, and School, she married Douglas Sorensen (also from Scottsbluff) sometimes registering voters at moved to Palo Alto. her home. When they moved to and moved to Menlo Park while Doug attended Stanford Law With his brother, Larry, Don was the owner of John’s, a Bethesda, Maryland, in 1965, she School. Their daughter, Alissa, was born at Stanford Hospital. cultivated an interest in garden- popular East Palo Alto liquor and wine business started by After Doug passed the California Bar, Bonnie lived with ing, studying landscape architec- their father, John Ragno, with a restaurant and bar next door. Doug and Alissa in the Palo Alto Law Commune on Alma Street ture, taking part in the Bethesda The business grew quickly and they opened a second store in with 5 other lawyers, raised Alissa and obtained her Stanford Garden Club and volunteering her Ladera Shopping Center in Portola Valley in 1957. Throughout B.A. When Bonnie and Doug divorced, Bonnie worked in the skills at the National Arboretum his life, Don enjoyed travel. He and Fran made many wonderful Stanford Pharmacology Department to support herself and and local libraries. trips around the globe, also returning on a regular basis to Alissa. Somehow, she also managed to graduate in 1978 with a She and her husband also ac- visit family in Italy, where he loved having opportunities to law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. tively participated in the Demo- converse in his local dialect. Don was an inveterate student of Bonnie first practiced law in Palo Alto at 165 University Avenue, with her good friend, Jon R. Parsons. A few years later, cratic Party and campaigned for languages, and studied Spanish and French to add to his ability she accepted an offer to work as an associate with Bill Keogh in various local candidates. While to communicate easily when traveling. Two of Don’s passions in Virginia, they also became the Keogh, Marer & Flicker law firm. She had already impressed involved in the education of dis- were golf and basketball. He was a Stanford Golf Course member Bill Keogh with her skill as a family law attorney. In 1989, she abled children, as their daughter, for many years, playing twice weekly in retirement until very started her own sole practice on Park Boulevard in South Palo Sara, was born handicapped. recently. He was a loyal fan of the Stanford basketball team. Alto as a California State Bar Certified Specialist in Family Law. In 2010, she moved to Palo Alto Above all, Don valued friends and family. He had the ability From age 14, when she had her first job, Bonnie spent her life to join her children and grand- to connect in a personal way with everyone he met, and was working hard until severe medical problems caught up with her daughter, who all lived on the often described as a true gentleman. He and Fran entertained in 2010; she was then forced by circumstances to retire. As a West Coast. She lived at the Palo generously over many years, and his warmth toward people he family law attorney, she was a consummate professional who Alto Commons, making many knew was unforgettable. viewed her job, not as a business, but as the means to help others. new friends. Up until her death Don is survived by Frances Ragno, his wife of 66 years, his Her peers, both family law attorneys and many Santa Clara she remained intellectually active, five sons, Brock, Matthew, John, Martin and Donald, seven County judges, admired her keen mind and expertise, and often often playing Scrabble and attend- grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded sought her advice and assistance. She frequently gave her time, ing various music concerts. in death by a sister, Lillian, and a brother, Lawrence. pro-bono, to, among others, the East Palo Alto Community She was predeceased by her Clinic (in family law matters) and the Mountain View Battered A memorial service and reception will be held Saturday, daughter, Sara Richter, in 1978 Women’s Shelter. June 28, at 3 p.m. in the University Room at The Vi, 620 Sand and by her husband of 57 years, Bonnie was a vibrant, witty intellectual and raconteur who Melvin, in 2000. She is survived Hill Rd., Palo Alto, 94304. knew everything there was to know about literature, history, by her daughter, Amy Richter, of In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made politics, theater, and all the “trivia” one could absorb. She would Portland, Oregon, and daughter, toward the restoration of LCI (L) 713 c/o Amphibious Forces quickly tell you who was the director, the choreographer, of a Ruthann Richter Hammer, son- Memorial Museum, PO Box 17220, Portland, OR 97217. movie made in the ‘30’s, the 40’s and to the present. Her recall of in-law, Jay Hammer, and grand- the key lines in almost any novel one had read or any movie one PAID OBITUARY daughter, Shaina Hammer — all had seen was amazing. She was fun to be around – what more can of Palo Alto. one ask of a person? A memorial service was held Bonnie leaves her daughter and son-in-law, Alissa and Richard on June 13 in Bethesda, Mary- Visit Levenberg, their children, Darren and Samantha, her mother land. Memorial donations may be made to Abilities United, 525 E. (who died a month after Bonnie at age 93), her brother and sister- Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA Lasting Memories in-law, Richard and Sandee Thomas and their children. Shadow, 94306, or the Lenore and Melvin her black cat, was a constant companion. Richter Scholarship Fund at the An online directory of obituaries and remembrances. We were fortunate to have known Bonnie and we are all now, Boston Latin School Association, Search obituaries, submit a memorial, share a photo. in many ways, diminished by her death. A memorial was held on Saturday, June 21st, in Palo Alto. 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, Go to: www.PaloAltoOnline.com/obituaries MA 02115. PAID OBITUARY

ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕiÊÓÇ]ÊÓä£{ÊU Page 19 Editorial For developers, tough sledding Citizen activists put city staff and council to the test in reviewing new projects SpectrumEditorials, letters and opinions or real-estate developers in Palo Alto, 2014 may be looked back on as a turning point in how things work for them at teachers, emergency personnel, of- to take some action to reduce the F city hall Olga to Epiphany Editor, fice workers, local merchants, etc., risk of another San Francisquito Experienced property owner-developers with track records of would not have a voice. It would Creek flood like the one in 1998. quality projects have enjoyed a relatively hospitable environment There were several gentlemen whom I served at the Palo Alto impede new people from running It is high time for all of the di- at city hall for a long time. The likes of Chop Keenan, Jim Baer for council. Big money interests verse elements to come together and Roxy Rapp, and the architects they hire, have had good profes- Food Closet. The men were somewhat handicapped, very low-income and developers would dominate. and agree to the implementation sional relationships with city staff and commission members and A large complex city like Palo of a plan now, and not wait for enjoy easy access to council members. And they have generally and living hand-to-mouth, getting canned tuna and a few fresh veg- Alto is difficult to govern. Having another dozen years. been more appreciated than criticized for their projects, even as nine council members has worked Waiting for the 100-year flood they ask for zoning concessions or favorable rules interpretations. gies from the Food Closet just three blocks from what was Casa Olga well; there is no compelling reason solution to be implemented means More often than not, these developers have been able to win ap- to reduce that number, which could continued long-term exposure of provals because the quality of their buildings has been viewed as and is now the Epiphany Hotel. Where are these men and the significantly increase the workload homeowners in Palo Alto and superior to what others might build. They also have an advantage on the remaining members. Menlo Park to anywhere from of more historical knowledge about the details of the zoning laws other people who inhabited Casa Olga as a low-income and safe res- Term limits provide for new $20 million to $50 million in and how they’ve been applied in the past than the planners who are people with fresh ideas to par- damages in the event of a repeat reviewing their applications. idence? This question haunts me! This new hotel is a beautiful ticipate in city government. The of the 1998 flood. Whether you But there is a palpable change taking place, and it is disrupting argument that term limits don’t live in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto council alliances and creating angst and discomfort among plan- hotel for $400 a night. I have had the VIP tour by a young stu- allow people to build up an ex- or Menlo Park, it is in your best ning staff and city management. It’s as if a metaphorical compass dent. As I came up in the eleva- pertise is exaggerated; continuity interests to start lobbying your has been lost, and everyone is trying to sort out this new political tor and scanned the lovely room is provided by city staff. Further, city officials and city council landscape, unsure of just how tough to be with these familiar de- I was confronted by the question: it is unseemly for a sitting council members to implement the plan, velopers with long track records in the community. Where are these people who have member to spearhead an attempt sometimes referred to as the “50- At least between now and the November election, there is little lived in Casa Olga? Do we need to repeal term limits while being year plan,” to restore the reach of appetite on the city council for giving any more ammunition to another extravagant hotel at the currently subject to those rules. San Francisquito Creek between vocal critics of past policy decisions. expense of these people? I support maintaining nine El Camino and Bayshore to its The city council’s heightened sensitivity to a wave of public con- Carol Kenyon council seats and the current natural 7,100 cubic feet per sec- cern over development, parking and traffic, particularly downtown, Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto term limit rules. ond capacity. That plan does not was on full display Monday night, when it appropriately rejected Ruth Lowy require massive flood walls or the a staff recommendation allowing for a significant expansion of A misdirected lawsuit Thain Way, Palo Alto removal of dozens of oak trees. It the iconic historic building at 261 Hamilton Ave. just vacated by does require the redesign of the Editor, University Art. bridges at Chaucer and Middle- So entrepreneur David Welch High time for action A few years ago, it is likely that a majority of the council would field, as well as Newell. feels our system is failing our Editor, have voted to support this project. Instead, it was rejected on an Those citizens who are not in the 8-1 vote, with only Gail Price supporting it. children because it has “stopped Now that the studies have been The key issue was building owner Roxy Rapp’s plan to expand putting their needs and success completed, and the alternatives the building with a new three-story wing behind the current his- above all else.” So he is going af- are fairly well defined, it is time VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊÓÓ) toric structure, along the alley called “Centennial Walk.” ter teacher tenure? He should get The existing building size already vastly exceeds the current a clue and wake up to the fact that WHAT DO YOU THINK? zoning limits but is grandfathered under the law, meaning that our public schools are one of the places our children get the best Rapp can maintain the current usable square footage but not add The Palo Alto Weekly encourages comments on our coverage to it. In an ingenious move, he proposed converting the large base- shot at having their needs met. Yes, we do fail our children in or on issues of local interest. ment to a garage with parking for nine cars, which he argued then just about every other way: el- allowed him to reallocate the 6,000 square feet of basement space evated rates of childhood poverty, to enable the building of the new three-story office wing. Should Palo Alto rescind homelessness and food insecurity, His reasoning was that since below-grade parking does not nor- zero or low-quality early childhood its car-camping ordinance? mally count in a building’s square footage under the zoning law, education, lack of affordable child- by switching the basement’s use to parking he “gained” 6,000 feet care and support programs. Add to in new above-ground development potential. that the constant cuts to education As opponents pointed out, this method of creating 6,000 square (we are now 49th in the USA in per feet of brand-new additional commercial office space where the Submit letters to the editor of up to 300 words to [email protected]. pupil spending!), and you have to Submit guest opinions of 1,000 words to [email protected]. Include your existing building already exceeds the current zoning is just the be amazed our schools do as well name, address and daytime phone number so we can reach you. sort of increased development that residents are rebelling against. as they do. Yes we are dramati- We reserve the right to edit contributions for length, objectionable content, The nine new parking spaces wouldn’t begin to accommodate the libel and factual errors known to us. Anonymous letters will generally not be ac- cally behind other western nations cepted. Submitting a letter to the editor or guest opinion constitutes a granting number of workers who would occupy the new wing of the build- and even behind many other states of permission to the Palo Alto Weekly and Embarcadero Media to also publish it ing, so downtown’s parking deficit would have only worsened with in the USA in providing what our online, including in our online archives and as a post on Town Square. Rapp’s proposal. children need. Mr. Welch should For more information contact Editor Jocelyn Dong or Editorial Assistant Sam Sciolla at [email protected] or 650-326-8210. Remarkably, the planning staff went along with Rapp’s interpre- turn his energy and his wealth to tation of the rules and recommended that his plan be approved. fixing some of those real prob- Fortunately, the proposal found an ally only in Gail Price, who lems. His tenure lawsuit is a sham, felt the benefit of the building being renovated with improved fire- aimed at destroying public educa- safety features was worth the additional square footage. The other tion, and it deserves to fail. council members, especially those anxious to be responsive to a Gail Sredanovic restless electorate, could hardly wait to go on record opposing the Ashton Avenue, Menlo Park project. It is but another indication of the sea-change in attitude that has come over Palo Alto politics. The council clearly made the right decision in this case, and by More work, less diversity doing so hopefully makes clear to developers that under-parked Editor, projects are dead-on-arrival no matter the offsetting benefits. And The City Council does a lot of the same should apply to other creative developer efforts to stretch work outside the Monday coun- current zoning limits by offering offsetting benefits. cil meetings in city committees. We have little doubt this will remain the current council’s Therefore, downsizing the Palo attitude until the election; our hope is that the council elected in Alto city council from its cur- November will make this a clear mandate for the future. We have rent nine members to seven will little doubt this will remain the current council’s attitude until increase the power of the incum- the election; our hope is that the council elected in November bency and reduce the opportunity for diverse constituencies to will make this a clear mandate for the future. be represented. The interests of a wider spectrum of citizens like

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Guest Opinion It is up to us to stem the tide of gun violence by Sally Lieber In fact, the strongest possibility for cre- The city can also require gun and am- Any citizen can go and lobby local govern- fter ev- ating that movement is here, in one of the munition dealers to keep records of their ment, at the city, county, school board or ery mass most progressive parts of a “blue” state sales and inventory and make these records special district level, to take action to stem A shooting in where innovation is a tradition. We’ve seen available to police. This can help prevent gun violence. The “good actors,” like the America we send the impact that communities like Palo Alto individuals who are prohibited from own- City of Palo Alto that already have policy our thoughts and can have, not just on the thought leadership ing firearms from buying firearms or am- infrastructure in place, can have a profound prayers to those that leads to technology innovation, but munition. These “prohibited persons” in- impact on other cities by improving what affected, and if also in environmental and social policies clude convicted felons, people identified as they have. we’re lucky, we get that are transplanted to other communities having a dangerous mental illness and fed- It is likely that as local communities like to turn the page, and impacts the state and national policy eral fugitives. Voters in Sunnyvale recently Palo Alto step up to take action, gun-rights scroll down and agenda. approved a measure that requires dealers to groups and individuals with a financial in- click on the next The gun-violence-prevention activists keep records of ammunition sales. centive will sue. While gun-rights groups story, move on who have reached out to Palo Alto’s City Cities like Palo Alto can also regulate the and activists have been unsuccessful in re- with our lives. We wish that things would Council are asking that the Council build kind of firearms equipment that can be pos- cent attempts to intimidate local commu- change, but we don’t take action. We as- on a strong foundation of protective or- sessed within its jurisdiction. The State of nities in the Bay Area, they will continue. sume that we are powerless in the face of dinances: The city requires a police per- California has long banned the sale of high- Luckily, the Bay Area’s legal community a Congress that seems beholden to a well- mit for gun dealers, bans gun dealing in capacity magazines that store many rounds has stepped up to provide pro bono legal funded gun industry. residential neighborhoods or near sensitive of ammunition on a firearm. An example representation for local communities to In fact, nothing could be further from the sites like childcare centers and schools, and is the 30-round magazine that is standard protect taxpayers from legal costs. truth. We don’t have to accept a future that requires that dealers carry liability insur- to the AR-15 rifle used in the shooting at The survivors of gun violence and fami- is like the present, where we lose more than ance. Now Palo Alto has the opportunity Sandy Hook Elementary. Now, local com- lies who have suffered a devastating loss are a World Trade Center’s worth of victims to add further protections, including ad- munities, including Sunnyvale, are stepping coming together to say that good intentions to gun violence every three months, where ditional security measures for dealers, re- up to ban the possession of these banned- alone do little for them. They don’t want to thousands of Americans become disabled strictions on possession of certain guns and for-sale high-capacity magazines, and, as hear how sad we are about their senseless due to gun crimes and where millions peripheral equipment, requiring reporting with record keeping of ammunition sales, loss — they want us to take action, to as live in fear, intimidated by the possibility of lost and stolen firearms, and requiring the federal courts are supporting local gov- Teddy Roosevelt said, “Do what you can, of random violence in schools, shopping that guns be secured in the home. ernments’ right to do so. where you are, with what you have.” Either centers, churches, streets or in their own Primary among these approaches is the Last year, Palo Alto held a successful gun local city councils or the voters can take homes. ability of local governments to use their buyback event in collaboration with East advantage of the opportunity to move for- Instead of acquiescing to the gun indus- authority to regulate gun and ammunition Palo Alto and Menlo Park and supported by ward. The Bay Area can become a leader in try, we can take action in our own commu- dealers. Palo Alto can build on its existing two crowd-funding platforms, Gun By Gun gun-violence reduction and create a safer, nities. We can continue to hold Congress ordinances by requiring additional physi- and Protect Our Children Bay Area. This is saner future. But we can’t simply wait for accountable but still move forward. As cal security measures for gun businesses, a very helpful step in preventing unwanted, Congress or another state or another region taxpayers and members of a caring com- such as 24-hour video surveillance. The potentially unsecured weapons from being to do it. It’s up to us now. N munity we pay the cost of a dangerously city can make gun and ammunition deal- used accidentally or misused. Sally Lieber is a former state Assembly permissive status quo. Strong, common- ing a conditional use, requiring a zoning These and other strategies can be adopted member who authored California’s ban on sense measures to deter gun violence can permit that gives the community a chance by local governments or placed before the sales of .50 caliber assault weapons. She — and must — be advanced in every local to comment and to be involved in a public voters in a ballot initiative. However it hap- helped spearhead a recent gun-violence- community. decision process. pens, the most important thing is to begin. reduction voter initiative in Sunnyvale. Streetwise What improvements would you like to see to parks and trails in the Palo Alto area? Ãi`Ê>ÌÊ >Þ>`ÃÊ >ÌÕÀiÊ*ÀiÃiÀÛi°Ê+ÕiÃÌÊ>`ÊÌiÀÛiÜÃÊLÞÊ ÀÃÌ>Ê }°

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VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«>}iÊÓä® proud home for 38 years. The “pa- through incompetence and mis- attention. Money. Cold, hard cash ics and Science Academy (IMSA), rade of elegance” was embellished management is a tragedy. We car dollars. Revenue. the school where he was principal, flood zone and not likely to be im- by the rolling green lawns of Stan- lovers have been carjacked. Significant fines for violations saying that their acronym stands pacted by flood waters should still ford and regarded second only to Vic Befera and zero tolerance for infractions for the Illinois Malnutrition and be concerned, because if there is the Pebble Beach Concours as the High Street, Palo Alto could contribute to the city’s coffers Sleep Deprivation Academy. another flood like the 1998 flood finest in California. The stated rea- quite nicely, helping to fund “needs” I hope he’ll be told about the leg- — where most of the damage done son for Stanford’s action was that it Enforcing a ban and “wants” with less reliance on acy of tragedy at Gunn, and that was the result of diversion of flood veered from a pure charitable event Editor, unpopular taxes and costly bonds. in the years since then, there has waters from the stream bed into into one overcommercialized by Once again the city is consider- Jaclyn Schrier been a suicide attempt on campus, residential areas by the bridges car dealers and corporate domina- ing an expansion of the smoking Alma Street, Palo Alto as well as a student who claimed that act as diversion dams at high tion. To lose the cachet of Stanford, ban — this time to include multi- to possess a gun — which neces- water — the City is responsible for America’s ranking university, was a unit dwellings (bravo!) — and Human matters sitated the presence (unreported those bridges and will be the tar- disaster. The show had enjoyed the once again my fear is that our Editor, to parents) of security guards on get of the inevitable lawsuits. The rare role of a non-university event leaders will fail to enforce legisla- Stepping energetically into his campus. I hope he’ll be told that cost of “fixing” the bridges will be allowed on campus. In desperation tion that would protect Palo Alto role as our district’s new leader, the “psychological autopsies” — much lower than the cost of pay- after finding no suitable venue, the residents, workers and visitors Max McGee, in his first appear- the sole inquiry that a forgetful ing for flood damage. show moved last year to an inele- from secondhand smoke. ance before the community and community has ever launched into John Paul Hanna gant former fairgrounds in San Ma- While the national Centers for school board, showed himself to why we had a public health emer- Crescent Drive, Palo Alto teo, in the process losing $36,000. Disease Control and Prevention be warm, self-deprecating and a gency and whether any cultural As a former Lion and Concours and other scientific organizations first-class writer and speaker. shortcomings contributed to it — Disaster for car lovers officer in charge of publicity, pro- have supplied ample evidence I was disheartened, though, that long ago promised to the district Editor, motion and program editing for supporting the health advantag- he didn’t say a single word about his by Stanford and Project Safety About this time, June, every year 14 years, I call it a humiliating es of smoke-free environments, awareness of our students’ social- Net, have never been finished. for 46 years the Palo Alto Concours and unnecessary loss. Concours these wellness benefits alone do emotional well-being. I hope he I hope he’ll take seriously our d’Elegance has shown off magnifi- management and Lions Club lead- not seem to provide sufficient mo- mentioned it in his application letter high school cheating problems — cent automobiles in our city. But ership defied university protocol tivation to drive city council and that the board praised for its wide- symptoms of tremendous stress, no more. It has been canceled by and refused to accede to its wish- staff to compel compliance. ranging knowledge of our commu- lack of joy in learning and a the Palo Alto Host Lions Club, its es. Instead they bungled badly So maybe we need to plead our nity, and I hope it’s of heightened training in cynicism. founder, after being unceremoni- and got a heave-ho to the automo- case to the authorities in a lan- importance to him in the wake of Mr. McGee seems like an incred- ously banished by Stanford, its tive junkyard. To be deprived of guage that will surely catch their his students at Illinois Mathemat- ibly capable man, found for us by the cherished landmark tradition a diligent board — so I have every hope that he’ll learn these things about us. I hope that, with his eye on raising the already sky-high expectations of our community — toward becoming “the exemplar of a 22nd-century education” — Mr. McGee won’t ignore pressing human matters in plain sight. Marc Vincenti Los Robles Avenue, Palo Alto A cult of hubris Editor, In response to a grand jury report stating that Palo Alto did not respond to requests for public records in a timely manner — and sometimes did not respond at all — City Manager Keene said the city receives “many requests for information every single day and we do a really good job of responding to the public.” A “really good job” when even the grand jury didn’t get request- ed documents within the legal time frame? Keene’s comment reflects a cult of hubris that pervades City Hall. Over the last four to five years, I’ve been stonewalled on multiple California Public Records Act (PRA) requests, in spite of com- plaining to Keene, the council Our doors are wide open but and the city attorney. Ironically, other cities have been amazingly helpful when asked for the window is narrowing. information, even without a PRA request. I recently asked Menlo Park’s community services director Come see The Avant, a brand new concept in for details about a project complet- active senior living. But do it soon. With only ed in 2006. She replied to my email in one hour, and within 24 hours 44 apartments, this opportunity is limited. she provided relevant documents from the public works director. Perhaps Mr. Keene could find 4041 El Camino Way out how Menlo Park manages to be so responsive. But I suspect he Palo Alto, CA 94306 will throw taxpayer money at the problem, buying new software and/or convincing the council that he has to hire a cabinet member to theavantpaloalto.com handle public records requests. Money is not the answer to this 650.320.8626 problem, nor to any other problems listed in the grand jury report. What’s needed is accountability, a quality that has long been missing

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Tyler Longscott, a plant operator at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant in Palo Alto, checks on the incinerator that burns sewage sludge. Palo Alto looks for new ways to deal with its sewage Story by Gennady Sheyner

short stroll from the background, releasing more than servationist who opposes build- sion” in the city’s future handling a new plant should be built in the marshy sanctuaries of the 20,000 megatons of carbon diox- ing a waste-to-energy facility in of its waste. Baylands to turn sludge, food Palo Alto Baylands, inside ide annually, according to a 2009 the Baylands, has no reservations Unity against the sludge burn- scraps and possibly yard trim- a concrete tower off Embarcadero analysis by a specially appointed when it comes to retiring the in- ers provides a singular point of mings into energy. In 2011, the Road, lies an inferno that would citizens task force. For local en- cinerators. agreement in an otherwise raging group successfully spearheaded make Dante gag. vironmentalists, including mem- “It’s the biggest dollars, the big- civic debate over the city’s grand Measure E, which “undedicated” For 42 years and counting, this bers of the City Council, it is the gest energy spent, the biggest pol- vision for organic waste. a 10-acre portion of the Baylands’ fiery tower has been incinerating antithesis of everything for which luter,” Renzel said. Getting rid of A strong contingent of the en- Byxbee Park for this purpose. the sewage sludge flowing in from the city otherwise stands. them, she told the Weekly, is “the vironmentalist community, those Palo Alto, Stanford University “It’s the biggest single source biggest and most important deci- who agree with Drekmeier, thinks VÌÕi`ÊÊiÝÌÊ«>}i® and surrounding cities. It is the of greenhouse gases in the city,” final pit stop for the sludge after former Palo Alto Mayor Peter a long and circuitous treatment Drekmeier told the Weekly. process that begins with the flush Drekmeier has long advocated of a toilet and ends with a truck for a new sewage facility that full of ash making its weekly would create energy, rather than trip from Palo Alto to a landfill just smoke and ash, from the so- in Kettleman City, more than 100 called biosolids. The incinerators miles away. are near the end of their useful life The incinerators — there are and replacing them would be far two at the Regional Water Qual- more expensive than changing to ity Control Plant — are by far the a cleaner technology, he has said. most unpopular component of the The dislike of the incinerators sprawling campus. When they is nothing new, either. were built in 1969, the sludge- “For us to be burning our bio- burning towers were widely solids is terrible,” Jonathan Foster, viewed as a vital upgrade to the then-vice chair of the city’s Utili- former practice of burying waste ties Advisory Commission, said in in landfills. But while their func- 2011 as the group was discussing tion hasn’t changed, their reputa- a proposed plant that would con- tion has been steadily plummet- vert waste into energy. “It’s ex- ing. Today, as the City of Palo pensive, and the contributions to Alto boasts about myriad clean- the environment couldn’t possibly energy initiatives — from an be worse. We should send a mes- 6iÀV>Ê7iLiÀ electricity portfolio that’s carbon sage to the City Council that we neutral to environmentally ben- should absolutely move forward in eficial building codes to cutting- the direction that would lead to the edge laws preparing the city for closure of the incinerator.” the electric-vehicle revolution — Even Emily Renzel, a former The decades-old incinerators at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant have come under fire recently for their the furnaces quietly burn in the councilwoman and a leading con- annual emissions of megatons of carbon dioxide.

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Palo Alto) Barron Park. Winslow calls the 1968 facility a “state-of-the-art plant” and notes that the city had even made money from gold, silver and other precious metals that were recovered from the sludge. The incinerators that came online appeared to solve a number of problems at the time, according to Jaime Allen, the current plant manager. The burgeoning electronics industry was sending many heavy metals to the plant, which were disrupting the anaerobic digest- ers. One alternative, trucking out the sludge, “smelled really bad,” he said. But incineration could handle the metals, didn’t smell so much and would lessen the impact of the resulting wastewater on the Bay. “It didn’t need much land and energy prices were quite low at the time,” he said. The sewer system, meanwhile, continued to gradually expand

6iÀV>Ê7iLiÀ and today encompasses about 217 miles, according to a recent financial forecast from the city. Now, form follows function at the Regional Water Quality Con- trol Plant, a 25-acre industrial Wastewater at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant is aerated in giant pools, left, so that ammonia and other organic materials turn into heavy campus that somehow remains biomass that falls to the bottom. hidden in a city that is often referred to as “built out.” The struc- VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«ÀiÛÕÃÊ«>}i® city plans to seek grants and bonds. boaters at the new yacht club. Fur- which uses bacteria in an oxygen- tures housing the incinerators and But ratepayers in Palo Alto and its thermore, high tides pushed sew- deprived atmosphere to process the wastewater pools are set far Others, from Renzel’s conserva- partner agencies will also have to age out of the manholes and onto organic waste and release meth- enough off from Embarcadero tionist camp, strongly oppose this help foot the the city streets, ane, which is then converted to that a passing driver may not even plan, saying that parkland should bill. The latest complicating biogas). realize that just yards away stands not be used for a new industrial city forecasts the city’s and As the city’s population grew, an industrial plant that treats waste operation. show sewage ¼ÊÌ½ÃÊÌ iÊL}}iÃÌÊ Stanford’s ex- the plant underwent a series of ex- 100,000 gallons of sludge daily. But on the issue of biosolids, rates (which in pansion plans. pansions, its capacity doubling by It’s really easy not to think there is little debate, despite the Palo Alto cur- `>ÀÃ]ÊÌ iÊL}}iÃÌÊ By the end 1956. Yet even with these improve- about the plant. fact that the effort of upgrading rently add up to iiÀ}ÞÊÃ«iÌ]ÊÌ iÊ of the decade, ments, “It became apparent by the “When you flush, it’s out of the treatment plant will take years, about $29 on an the city began late ‘60s that the plant would soon sight and out of mind,” Allen said cost tens of millions of dollars and average month- L}}iÃÌÊ«ÕÌiÀ½ planning for be overloaded again,” wrote Ward during a recent tour of the facil- lead to years of rising wastewater ly residential a treatment Winslow in “Palo Alto: A Centen- ity. – Emily Renzel, bills for residents of Palo Alto and bill) rising by 7 plant, one of nial History.” Industry was on the Despite their notoriety, the two former councilwoman partner cities. percent in 2016 the first in the rise, and the city’s area roughly incinerators take up only a small and conservationist The City Council, which is as after years of San Francisco doubled, overwhelming parts of portion of a campus filled with divided as the community on the remaining flat. Bay Area. It the sewer system. tanks, pumps and testing labora- issue of organic-waste compost- Further 7 per- began opera- With the state adding new wa- tories. The first line of defense is ing and yet united on the issue of cent increases are projected for tions in 1934 and had the capac- ter-quality regulations, Palo Alto, the “grit room,” a malodorous en- incinerators, took a big step last 2017, 2018 and 2019. ity of 3 million gallons a day. It Los Altos and Mountain View closure in the middle of the cam- month toward finally putting the discharged the effluent 700 feet agreed to build a new wastewa- pus where rags, plastic bags and burners to bed. On May 12, the he pending retirement of the offshore, according to the long- ter-treatment plant, a facility that other forms of debris are removed council voted to adopt an ambi- incinerators and questions range plan, and treated raw sew- would also process wastewater by bar screens from the stream of tious multi-year plan that will over what will replace them age through anaerobic digestion from Stanford, Los Altos Hills, waste entering the plant. From cost about $85 million dollars to are but recurring refrains in a con- (a forefather to the technology the East Palo Alto Sanitary Dis- there, the wastewater is pumped implement and that establishes versation that began at the city’s that the city is now considering, trict and (before its annexation by into four “primary sedimentation as a top priority the retirement of inception. For Palo Alto’s earliest the incinerators. Once done, Palo residents, sewage was neither out Alto will no longer be one of only of sight nor out of mind. two cities in the state that still re- Just after its incorporation in lies on the sludge burners (Central 1894, the city began planning Contra Costa Sanitary District is its first sewer network, which the other). was funded by a $28,000 bond In approving what is now called in 1898 and constructed the fol- the Organics Facilities Plan, the lowing year. The system included council authorized Public Works 60 miles of sewers, served about staff to begin design work for a fa- 3,000 people and discharged raw cility where the sludge would be sewage from a 12-inch pipe at dehydrated (also known as “dewa- the edge of south San Francisco tered”) and prepared for hauling Bay, according to the city’s Long away. The new, $12 million facil- Range Facilities Plan for the treat- ity would allow the city to decom- ment plant. mission the incinerators and be- By the 1920s, with the city gin shipping its sludge to another growing and new park improve- 6iÀV>Ê7iLiÀ waste center, most likely the East ments planned for the Baylands, Bay Municipal Utility District. officials began to rethink their Roughly $200 million in other strategy of dumping solid waste renovations are eyed for the waste- into the Bay. Health officials water treatment plant over the next feared the consequences of the A flock of seagulls feasts on microscopic worms that are used to treat the wastewater that flows in from Palo decade. To fund improvements, the raw sewage on park visitors and Alto and surrounding cities.

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In the next pool over, a boister- ous flock of seagulls happens to An aerial photo of the 25-acre Regional Water Quality Control Plant shows the waste-treatment pools as well as the Palo Alto Municipal Airport, upper congregate in another sprawling left, and Palo Alto Baylands, upper right. wastewater pool to feast on the microscopic worms that in turn time of the Super Bowl.” week to haul the ash. Without the and when. The Long Range Fa- incinerators’ retirement. Staff esti- feast on the effluent bacteria. Allen said the wastewater plant burning, it would take four trucks cilities Plan, which was put to- mates that demolishing the incin- From there, the wastewater pro- processes about 23 million gal- a day, Allen said. gether by the firm Corolla Engi- erators will reduce 2,343 annual ceeds through filters of sand and lons of wastewater a day. The peak When asked about the coun- neers, concluded that while the tons of greenhouse-gas emissions charcoal and undergoes ultravio- flow is around noon, when the rate cil’s recent decision to revamp the furnaces are unlikely to collapse and open up about half an acre on let disinfection before it splashes is closer to 30 million. In the early sludge operation, Sartor and Allen in the event of an earthquake, they the campus for construction of the into the Bay. The lattermost pro- morning hours, before the showers noted that the existing incinera- would suffer interior damage. new anaerobic digester. cess is relatively new at the plant, start running, the amount drops to tors are old, that replacing them Even so, it’s not exactly a cause having been installed in 2010 as a about 10 million gallons. The con- would be extremely costly and f things go as outlined in the for celebration. response to increasingly stringent stant monitoring and testing give that they are having a hard time new Organics Facilities Plan, “The dewatering facility is es- water-quality regulations. the plant the feel of a high-tech meeting the federal government’s the incinerators would flicker sentially an insurance policy,” The extensive wastewater- facility that cannot fail. increasingly stringent air-quality for the final time in 2018, capping Drekmeier told the Weekly, refer- treatment process looks and feels The same cannot be said of requirements. The process also a half century of critical but often ring to it as a long-term backup to relatively modern. The odor is tol- the final step for treating solid isn’t very energy efficient. thankless service. the digester. “No one really gets erable around the pools, despite waste — incineration — which is “Our treatment plant is the Then the sludge would be excited about insurance policies the never-ending stream of waste- plagued by rust, corrosion, a foul highest, single-most intense fuel- trucked to either the Synagro until they’re needed.” water flowing through the pipes odor and a dismal reputation. The use of any city facility by orders facility in Merced County or the The anaerobic digester, accord- and pools. It is manned by 72 em- two incinerators are housed in of magnitude,” Sartor said. EBMUD anaerobic-digestion ing to staff’s most recent timeline, ployees and monitored 24/7 on cylindrical towers, each of which In addition to the pollution and plant in Oakland as an interim so- would be in place by 2021. 23 flat screens displaying infor- consists of stacked hearths. After energy consumption, the incinera- lution while the city’s long-range, Before the new anaerobic di- mation about water flows, oxygen the dewatered sludge comes in tors also face questions over seis- big-ticket item — a wet anaerobic gester is built, the city still has levels, pollution emissions and through the top of the furnace, it mic safety. In 2012, the city com- digester — is being designed and to work out numerous crucial energy use, along with other data. passes down through three zones: pleted an assessment of the entire constructed. The new dewater- details, not the least of which On a recent afternoon, one screen the drying zone at the top, the wastewater plant to see which ing and truck off-hauling facility showed the amount of wastewater combustion zone in the middle components need to be replaced would be completed prior to the VÌÕi`ÊÊiÝÌÊ«>}i® flowing into the plant from each and the cooling zone at the bot- of the partner agencies. Mountain tom. When sludge reaches the View was slightly ahead of Palo middle zone, air and natural gas Alto, with other partners lagging are added to the hearths, raising far behind. operating temperatures to up to “Peak flow is halftime on Su- 930 degrees Celsius (1,706 Fahr- per Bowl Sunday,” Public Works enheit), according to the plant’s Director Mike Sartor said during Long Range Facilities Plan. a tour of the operations building. The process reduces the volume “That’s kind of the legend. You of sludge by a ratio of 20 to 1. It have to be able to handle the half- takes only about one truck per 6iÀV>Ê7iLiÀ

A computer monitor is one of nearly two dozen at the Regional Water Quality Jaime Allen, manager of the the Regional Water Quality Control Plant, views the monitors during a recent tour Control Plant that shows how well the wastewater systems are working. of the operations center.

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VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«ÀiÛÕÃÊ«>}i® stead consider other “tried and off on composting decisions. But true” technologies such as gasifi- when it comes to sewage, she was are financing and the ownership cation, which uses heat and oxy- as bullish as anyone. model. Public Works initially rec- gen and/or steam, and pyrolysis, “Let’s get going with the waste- ommended having a private com- which uses heat. water, the incinerator — that’s pany operate the new plant. Now, “I will not be voting to support a huge polluter. Let’s get going staff is leaning toward having it an anaerobic digester,” Scherzer now,” Holman said. “We can ad- be a city-owned facility. said. dress the composting issue as new Palo Alto will also have to Under the city’s timeline, staff technologies emerge and we adopt convince its partners to support will hold meetings with its partner composting on-site at-home solu- and help pay for the wet anaero- cities this year and the next year tions.” bic digester. Assistant Public and develop financing plans for Mayor Nancy Shepherd, who Works Director Phil Bobel told the new sewage facilities by March unlike Holman supports a com- the council on May 12 that the 2015. Once the dewatering and posting facility in the Baylands, other cities will be on board when haul-out facility are completed, likened it to the city’s prior game- it comes to replacing incinerators the incinerators would be demol- changing decisions such as the and treating sludge in a new en- ished. This means that in the next installation of a dark fiber ring, a ergy-generating plant. Compost- five years, the way in which Palo move that she said “paid off spec- ing food scraps, however, might Alto treats its sewage will undergo tacularly in ways we can’t see.” be another, more technologically its most significant transformation Shepherd said she will cast her complicated, matter. in nearly half a century. vote “enthusiastically,” even as “We know on the sewage part Until then, the wastewater di- she acknowledged that the topic of it we’ll have the five other part- lemma promises to be the most be- isn’t as sexy as Palo Alto’s other ners in the treatment plant, but on nign component of a conversation technological breakthroughs. the food side we don’t know if we that remains deeply contentious. “I get to talk about sewage have any,” Bobel said. “We’ll have On May 12, proponents of a local sludge with my friends and how to work that out.” waste-to-energy facility scored a not to incinerate it and how to The partnering cities have been victory of sorts when the council be responsible and continue to receiving updates, Bobel said, directed staff to move faster on the push the envelope of responsibil- but are not expected to take any composting piece of the organic- ity, even if it’s not pretty to do,” action on the organics plan until waste puzzle. The council asked Shepherd said. N after Palo Alto moves ahead with Public Works to immediately is- Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner the new plant. sue a request for proposals for can be emailed at gsheyner@ So far, not everyone is con- composting and to give preference paweekly.com. 6iÀV>Ê7iLiÀ vinced that anaerobic digestion is to the Measure E site (of which, the way to go. Dennis Scherzer, officials now believe, only 3.8 About the cover: The a board member at the East Palo acres would actually be needed). temperature inside the Alto Sanitation District, is among Councilwoman Karen Holman Regional Water Quality Control the skeptics. At the April 29 meet- was one of two members who dis- Plant incinerator can reach The open-air aeration basin at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant ing of the City Council, he urged sented, along with Greg Schmid, 1,706 degrees Fahrenheit. is a vast pool in which oxygen converts ammonia and other organic Palo Alto officials not to pursue and sided with the conservation- Photo by Veronica Weber. materials into heavy biomass that falls to the bottom. an anaerobic digester and to in- ist camp that advocated holding

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chool may be out for the summer, but some kids are back in class and S taking a curious course at the Com- munity School of Music and Arts: environmental science taught through music and art. The class, which runs through the end of June, shows that science and art are not mu- tually exclusive, according to Hilary Orzell McSherry, who teaches the class and has a master’s degree in environmental policy. The class is part of an ongoing effort to bridge the gap between science, technology engineering Jocelyn, left, and Anne work on their rainforest project during an Environmental Music and Art class at the CSMA. and math courses, and the arts. McSherry got the idea to create the class in Monterey when she participated in a 2010 grant program run by the National Oceanic adapts to it. suddenly she found herself teaching kinder- teaching the class is telling kids as young as and Atmospheric Administration. The goal of “It takes a while for people to get used to garteners and first graders. kindergarteners about negative environmen- the program was to get art and music teachers it,” McSherry says, explaining that people “Kids at 10 years might be more analytical tal impacts going on around the world. together to design a curriculum that encour- change their habits based on personal values and scientific, but environmental science is “It’s super challenging to teach them about ages environmental stewardship. about the environment rather than by forceful accessible to everyone,” McSherry says. “We the bad things going on,” McSherry says. “If McSherry says she designed her course changes in policy or laws. all have a connection to our environment.” I teach them that forests are being burned around the concept of STEAM — an acro- She started teaching the course back in This week, students learned about the down, they’ll be worried that the forests they nym for science, technology, engineering, art 2010 and tracked kids through surveys to see rainforest, and how it covers 7 percent of the visit are going to be burned down.” and mathematics. STEAM is a modified ver- if they changed their personal values. She earth’s surface but holds 50 percent of all life. So McSherry has a two-pronged approach: sion of the widely popular STEM fields that says that the course has been very successful McSherry teaches them about the different explain negative things in the least scary way injects some of the arts back into the tech- at not only changing how kids see their envi- canopy layers, the animals that live there and and follow up those explanations with exam- focused curriculum. Through painting and ronment, but also in finding ways for kids to some of the plants students might recognize ples of proactive solutions. If she teaches kids playing music, the children are developing a adopt lifestyle habits and act upon their newly — like fruits. about land degradation, she’ll use images of deeper understanding and connection to sci- developed values. Then students apply their new-found dry and cracked dirt rather than dead animals entific and mathematical subject matter. Things got a little tricky for McSherry knowledge to art projects. They made paint- to show the effect, then tell students what they One of the guiding principles in her cur- when she started teaching summer camp to ings of the floor, understory and canopy lay- can do to fix the problem. riculum was to emphasize the gap between a different age group. The curriculum was ers of the rainforest. Then they paint in all the These proactive solutions include watching policy changes and the social change that designed for fourth and fifth graders, and wildlife. They learn about the bright colors the use of electricity at home, picking up trash of animals in the rainforest that we don’t see and sending letters to people who run palm here — such as blue frogs and yellow but- oil businesses. Because the kids are so young, terflies. Through their paintings, McSherry McSherry says they are the most impression- says kids can visualize how much life is con- able and more likely to adopt new behaviors. centrated in these rainforests. McSherry says she’s never felt compelled to Other times, the teaching and art activity go on a negative rant about people destroying are one and the same. McSherry says she and the environment. her students will listen to and even create mu- “The kids are too sweet and positive,” Mc- sic — mostly folk tunes, that reflect the natu- Sherry says. “They’re willing and ready to be ral environment. Students listen to songs from empowered by what they learn.” New Zealand, which use sounds that imitate McSherry says she also takes care not to the ocean waves, or percussion instruments push any sort of political agenda. She keeps that sound like beetles. Sometimes they play her lectures scientific, and none of what she the instruments themselves, or McSherry will teaches is considered extreme in the scientific play songs on the keyboard. community. Through these interactive, artistic activities, In the future, McSherry says she’ll continue the students learn that indigenous people used to adapt her curriculum for Santa Clara Coun- whatever was at their disposal in the natural ty. The local curriculum focuses on building world to make music and were interconnected and designing tech solutions to solve prob- with their environment, she explains. lems. She says this year she’d like to capital- McSherry says she was focusing mainly ize on that problem-solver mentality and do a on the musical aspect of the course when she project called “design your own green tech” was teaching in Monterey, but started to infor kindergarteners. N CSMA teacher Hilary McSherry checks on her students’ progress during her corporate more visual arts when she moved Mountain View Voice Staff Writer Kevin Environmental Music and Art class, which is focusing on the rainforest ecosystem her lessons over to CSMA. Forestieri can be emailed at kforestieri@ through painting. She says one of the hardest things about embarcaderopublishing.com. ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕiÊÓÇ]ÊÓä£{ÊU Page 27 Arts & Entertainment Connecting creative minds McMurtry Building to bring artists, art historians together by Nick Veronin

onstruction of the McMurtry Build- championed by such high- ing — one of three recent projects tech companies as Pixar, Caimed at creating an “arts district” on whose co-founder, Steve the Stanford campus — is well underway Jobs, recommended that and poised to be completed on schedule, all bathrooms be central- and, according to the head of the univer- ized in the animation com- sity’s arts programs, the new facility is pany’s Emeryville head- eagerly anticipated. quarters, so that employees “It’s going to incredible,” said Matthew from all different sectors of Tiews, executive director of arts programs the company would cross at Stanford. “We’re all very excited about paths on a regular basis. it.” One wing houses the en- ÕÀÌiÃÞÊ-Ì>vÀ`Ê1ÛiÀÃÌÞ The new building — named for Stanford tire art history department; alumni and philanthropists Deedee and the other will provide Burt McMurtry, who contributed $30 mil- space for painters, docu- lion toward the facility’s construction — is mentarians, woodworkers “going to be an incredible resource for the and other artists to create. department and the campus,” Tiews said. The two wings each fea- But more than that, the facility’s design is ture classrooms and lec- exciting in its own right. ture halls, and are linked Rendering of an exterior view of the McMurtry Building, currently under construction at Stanford. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro by a shared library. On the and Boora Architects, the building features ground floor of the facility, 96,000 square feet of indoor space, as well a large lecture hall can be converted into emphasizing creativity as being “central” son Collection in forming an artistic hub as 24,000 square feet of courtyards, where an indoor/outdoor performance space with to a 21st-century university education. This at Stanford — a center for creativity open students will cross paths, “meet, mix and “the push of a button,” which opens up the past year was the first year that all Stan- to Stanford students and faculty, as well as connect.” The building also brings to- hall’s outdoors-facing glass-paneled wall ford undergraduates were required to take those who come to the campus from the gether many departments that were once that folds up like a huge garage door. at least one course that involved some kind surrounding community. dispersed around the campus. Two over- “One of the things that I really love of creative or artistic expression. For a full video tour of renderings of the lapping, L-shaped wings unite the art his- about this building is that it’s designed in This belief is what inspired Stanford McMurtry building go to arts.stanford. tory and various other art departments in a a way that showcases both art making and to move forward with plans to create an edu/mcmurtry-building.N single building that encourages interaction, art studying,” Tiews said. “arts district” back in 2006, he said. When but also gives the various disciplines their It’s important that art be showcased, completed in 2015, the McMurtry build- Arts & Entertainment Editor Nick own specialized spaces. Tiews explained, because the university ing will join the Cantor Center for Visual Veronin can be emailed at nveronin@ It is a design aesthetic that has been has recently doubled down on the arts — Arts, Bing Concert Hall and the Ander- paweekly.com. Hot and Spicy!

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a person talks not only gives clues ing “virtuoso” slack-key guitar- about where they’re from, but also ist and ukulele player, and native about where they can realistically Hawaiian, Led Ka’apana. go, Tasca notes. “This is a rare opportunity to Even though we live in “a much see him in Palo Alto,” says Bar- more multicultural society” than bara Sloan, a representative with the world in which Doolittle lived, One World Children’s Fund, re- people can still be held back by ferring to Ka’apana. The guitar- Worth a Look ist is well known in Hawaii for production of the famous 1938 ra- something as seemingly trivial as dio play, which allegedly caused the way they pronounce certain his work in the trio Hui Ohana, Film some Americans to believe that words — there is still “a certain one of the better known groups the country was actually being segmentation of our society.” associated with the “Hawaiian Orson Welles festival invaded by aliens when it was first At the same time, just because Renaissance” of the 1970s and Orson Welles was just 25 years broadcast. someone has an education, speaks ’80s. old in 1941, the year he released It was “Moby Dick - Re- in a manner deemed acceptable by The concert will raise money “Citizen Kane.” The young Welles hearsed” — a play within a play the powers that be and is very ca- for a good cause, donating all had co-written, produced and about a cast rebelling against their pable, doesn’t guarantee success. proceeds to the Partners in De- starred in the film — no small director — which made Rehm re- “Young people who graduated velopment Foundation, which feat, especially considering that it alize he wanted to pursue theater from college into the middle of focuses on helping disadvan- is often cited as the greatest movie for the rest of his life. “To be able the recession — they’re educated, taged native Hawaiians through ever made. to come back and do it again is they’re prepared to think of them- a number of initiatives, such as a

On June 30, the Stanford Rep- amazing,” he says of staging the *i>ÀÊÛiÕiÊ/ i>ÌÀi selves as professionals, but at that “traveling preschool” that helps ertory Theater (formerly the Stan- production, scheduled to open time there weren’t the situations for caregivers of young children ford Summer Theater), will kick July 17 at Pigott Theater in Stan- them,” Tasca observes. The Pear’s learn how to engage in educa- off its Monday night screening se- ford’s Memorial Auditorium. artistic director is excited for the tional activities with the young ries “Orson Welles on Film” with Rehm is particularly excited remainder of the play’s run. preschoolers they care for. a free showing of “Citizen Kane,” with the casting of Rod Gnapp — “Pygmalion” runs Thursday to The event will also feature tra- accompanied by an introduction “one of the best actors in the Bay Ray Renati, left, as Professor Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at ditional Hawaiian dancing and a to the work by Peter N. Carroll, a Area” — as Ahab. “It’s going to Higgins, and Katie Rose 2 p.m. through July 13, at The Pear raffle, which will give attendees history lecturer at Stanford. be a powerful thing,” Rehm says. Krueger as Eliza Dolittle in Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave., the chance to win a ukulele and The series will continue through “Orson Welles on Film” begins “Pygmalion.” Mountain View. Tickets are $20 other prizes. Aug. 18, with a different Welles on June 30 and runs each Monday to $35. For more information go to The concert begins at 3:30 film each Monday. The series through Aug. 18; “Moby Dick - (played in The Pear production by thepear.org/pygmalion.html p.m. on June 29 at the Unity will feature “Othello,” “Mag- Rehearsed” opens on July 17; and Katie Rose Krueger), a poor flower Church in Palo Alto, 3391 Mid- nificent Ambersons,” “The Lady “The War of the Worlds” is sched- girl from the East End of London, dlefield Road. Tickets range from Shanghai,” “Touch of Evil,” uled to kick off on Aug. 14. All is taught to speak like an aristocrat from $30 to $50, and are $15 for “Chimes at Midnight,” “The Tri- of the screenings and plays will so that she might pass for a duchess Music children. For more information al” and “The Third Man.” take place on the Stanford cam- at a upcoming high-society gather- on Ka’apana, go to his website at The film series comes as part pus. For more information go to ing. Tasca imagines that many in Concert for a cause ledkaapana.com. For tickets go of a broader celebration of Welles repertorytheater.stanford.edu or the local immigrant community Charity organization One to ledsbenefitconcert.eventbrite. and amid the Stanford Repertory call 650-725-5838. might feel some of the emotions World Children’s Fund is hosting com. N Theater’s first season under its new Doolittle feels, as she is taught to a Hawaiian music concert featur- — Nick Veronin name — which was changed be- abandon her Cockney slang and cause over the course of the com- speak what amounts to a new lan- pany’s 16 years, it has expanded Stage guage, so that she can enter a world from operating a summer festival she does not understand. at Stanford to working year round ‘Pygmalion’ “It’s like she’s learned a new and traveling the globe, according Though it’s been more than a language,” Tasca says of Doolittle. to the organization’s artistic direc- century since its debut in pre-war “She has lost her native language, Inspirations tor, Rush Rehm. Europe, “Pygmalion,” the classic and there is a sense of being be- Rehm, who says he got into the- George Bernard Shaw play (and the tween two worlds.” a guide to the spiritual community ater because of his love for Welles basis for “My Fair Lady”), is just as The play was meant to lampoon and his work, says he is excited relevant today as it was when it was the regimented class system, which to be focusing on the “titan” actor first performed, according to Diane was in place at the time the script FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC and filmmaker’s work during this Tasca, artistic director of The Pear was written. 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David Howell preaching — “Moby Dick - Rehearsed,” the play’s female protagonist, are hint at their profession, their re- An Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ Welles’ 1955 adaptation of the paralleled by the immigrant expe- gion of origin, and give clues about We celebrate Marriage Equality Herman Melville’s epic novel, and rience in today’s society. their level of wealth and educa- “The War of the Worlds,” a stage In “Pygmalion,” Doolittle tion. And, in some cases, the way

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VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«ÀiÛÕÃÊ«>}i® ratively and literally, “Third Per- MOVIE MINIS son” is as much about the writer’s (or had?) young children? The process as anything else (Haggis Jersey Boys --1/2 stories all rhyme in circumstanc- self-deprecatingly winks at the “Jersey Boys” has never been high art. es and themes, in ways that will audience when Michael’s agent The jukebox musical about Frankie Valli drive some viewers up the wall. To opines “Now you have random and the Four Seasons ran on hit songs and ample corny shtick in nominally a one, these are damaged people characters making various excus- telling the act’s story. Now, it’s all been tying to overcome their own deep- es for your life”). But the taste- folded into a Clint Eastwood film that’s seated flaws and break down the ful austerity of style and solid neither theatrical fish nor cinematic foul. defenses of those they want to performances can’t overcome a John Lloyd Young reprises his Tony- winning role as Valli, the boy with the love. At times, Haggis’s stylistic script that stands between emo- golden whiny falsetto and the friends choices feel cliched, from the tional humanity and the viewer. who are “bad influences.” Local tough faux-Philip Glass of the opening The sense of intellectual remove guy Tommy DeVito (Vincent Piazza) first montage to the slo-mo and Euro- can be conceptually interesting, ropes the 16-year-old into a crime and then into performing with his band. When accordion that introduce Monika. but it makes for a very long, often Bob Gaudio (Erich Bergen) comes along But it’s also possible it’s all part of frustrating journey to a destina- with a head for musicianship and busi- Haggis’s game in a film that im- tion not a fraction as appealing as ness, the act reaches a new level. Soon, mediately begs the question “All New York, Paris or Rome. the Four Seasons are a sensation. The film alternates between musical numbers right, what is he playing at?” Rated R for language and some such as “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” The puzzle-piece structure sexuality/nudity. Two hours, 17 and drama that compactly explains the eventually makes a picture, or at minutes. band’s origins, challenges and resolu- least reveals the gimmick. Figu- — Peter Canavese tion. The film is least interesting when it feels like an impressionist’s act complete with put-on mook accents and more interesting when it captures the dynam- MOVIE TIMES ics of a group with strong egos and competing concerns. The “group argu- All showtimes are for Friday – Sunday only unless otherwise noted. ment” scenes offer the clearest signs of For other times, reviews and trailers, go to PaloAltoOnline.com/movies. life. Lovers of “Jersey Boys” and its music Movie times are subject to change. Call theaters for the latest. will no doubt appreciate the film, which benefits especially from the practiced 22 Jump Street (R) (( Century 16: 9:15, 10:45 a.m., 12:10, 1:40, 3:15, performances of Young, Bergen and Lo- 4:40, 6:15, 7:45, 9:15, 10:30 p.m. & midnight (No midnight on Sun) menda, all veterans of the stage play. It’s Century 20: 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:20, 2:45, 4, 5:25, 6:40, 8:05 & 10:45 p.m. unclear whether the corny gloss of the Chef (R) Century 20: 11:15 a.m., 2:10, 5, 7:45 & 10:25 p.m. play would have worked any better than Palo Alto Square: 1:20, 4:15, 7:20 & 10 p.m. (No 1:20 p.m. on Fri) Clint’s lower-key grasp at realism (proba- bly not), but there’s a release when East- Edge of Tomorrow (PG-13) ((( Century 16: 9, 11:45, a.m., 2:30, 5:15, 8 & wood stages a full-cast curtain call under 10:45 p.m. Century 20: 11:35 a.m., 2:20, 5:10, 7:55 & 10:45 p.m. the closing titles. No movie can’t be The Fault in Our Stars (PG-13) Century 16: 9:50 a.m., 12:50, 3:50, 7:10 & improved by Christopher Walken doing 10:10 p.m. Century 20: 10:20 a.m., 1:15, 4:10, 7:05 & 10 p.m. a shuffle. Rated R for language through- Godzilla (PG-13) ((1/2 Century 20: 2 & 8:35 p.m. out. Two hours, 14 minutes. — P.C. The Grand Budapest Hotel (R) ((( Obvious Child 1/2 Aquarius Theatre: 5 & 9:55 p.m. -- Aside from every indie filmmaker’s affin- The Grand Seduction (PG-13) ity for Paul Simon, the title of “Obvious Aquarius Theatre: 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. (No 2:30 p.m. on Fri) Child” refers to its heroine, another pro- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) ((( Century 16: 9:30, 10:50 a.m., tagonist suffering from severely arrested 12:05, 1:30, 2:50, 4:10, 5:30, 7, 8:10, 9:40 & 10:45 p.m. Century 20: 10:50 development. When in trouble, wine- a.m., 12:35, 1:40, 3:20, 4:20, 6, 6:55, 8:40 & 9:40 p.m. In 3D at 2:30 & 7:50 p.m. swilling New York comic Donna Stern (Jenny Slate) habitually crawls into the Ida (PG-13) Century 16: 9:35, 11:55 a.m., 2:20, 4:45, 7:15 & 9:35 p.m. arms of her best friend Nellie (Gaby Hoff- Jersey Boys (R) ((1/2 Century 16: Fri-Sat: 9, 10:30 a.m., 12:15, 1:45, mann) and her gay friend and colleague 2:50, 5, 5:30, 8:10 & 10:45 p.m. Sun: 9, 10:30 a.m., 12:15, 1:45, 3:30, 5, 7:20 & Joey (Gabe Liedman), or back into the 10:25 p.m. Century 20: 11 a.m., 1, 4:05, 5:30, 7:10 & 10:15 p.m. cradle of her funny and supportive dad Maleficent (PG) (( Century 16: 9:20 a.m., 12, 2:45, 5:20, 7:50 & 10:20 (Richard Kind) or her micro-managing p.m. Century 20: 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:25 & 10:10 p.m. but loving mother (Polly Draper). When a nice-but-square one-night stand Max Million Dollar Arm (PG) ((( Century 20: 11:40 a.m., 5:05 & 10:30 p.m. (Jake Lacy) knocks up Donna, her trips Obvious Child (R) ((1/2 around her circuit of support intensify. Guild Theatre: 2:45, 5, 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. (No 2:45 p.m. on Fri) “Obvious Child” deserves credit for being just what it is: an urban romantic comedy Singin’ in the Rain (1952) (Not Rated) that deals matter-of-factly with the situ- Stanford Theatre: 3:35 & 7:30 p.m. ations of pregnancy and abortion. And Think Like a Man Too (PG-13) Century 16: 9:10, 11:50 p.m., 2:30, 5:10, it’s terrific to see Slate own a film in the 7:55 & 10:40 p.m. Century 20: 10:45 a.m., 12, 1:30, 2:35, 4:10, 5:20, 6:50, starring role (she recently has acquitted 6:50, 8, 9:30 & 10:40 p.m. herself as the horrific Mona-Lisa Saper- Third Person (R) stein on “Parks and Recreation”). But Palo Alto Square: 1, 4:05, 7:10 & 10:15 p.m. (No 10:15 p.m. on Sun) “Obvious Child” is just good enough to make you dearly wish it were better. “Ob- Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG-13) vious Child” has a pleasantly prevailing Century 16: 11:45 a.m., 3:25, 7:05, 8:30, 10:45 & 11:40 p.m. In 3D at 9, 9:55, wryness (Donna schedules her abortion 10:50 a.m.,12:40, 1:35, 2:30, 4:20, 5:15, 6:10, 8, 8:55 & 9:50 p.m. Century for Valentine’s Day) but few quality jokes 20: 11:55 a.m., 1:25, 3:25, 5:05, 7, 8:45 & 10:30 p.m. In 3D at 10:25, 11:05 a.m., (at its best Donna’s stand-up feels like 12:25, 2, 2:40, 4, 5:40, 6:20, 7:35 & 9:20 p.m. In XD at 12:50, 4:25 & 8 p.m. a knockoff of Sarah Silverman). Donna The Wizard of Oz (1939) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: 5:35 & 9:25 p.m. literally puts herself in a box. Donna’s Words and Pictures (PG-13) choices will naturally be divisive, both on Aquarius Theatre: 1:45, 4:15, 7 & 9:45 p.m. (No 1:45 p.m. on Fri) the question of reproductive choice and how she fumbles emotional responses, X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13) (((1/2 including to her lingering relationship with Century 16: 9:25 a.m., 12:45, 4:15, 7:30, 10:35 & 11:50 p.m. the sweetly clueless father. But Robespi- Century 20: 10:25 a.m., 1:25, 4:30, 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. erre has conceived something you don’t see every day: a feminist rom-com that ( -«ÊÌ (( -iÊÀi`ii}ÊµÕ>ÌiÃ ((( A good bet (((( "ÕÌÃÌ>`} unapologetically allows its flawed protagonist to let it all hang out. Rated R for Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) language and sexual content. One hour, Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View 24 minutes. — P.C. (800-326-3264) Century 20 Downtown: 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City (800-326-3264) CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: Century Theatres at Palo Alto Square 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-0128) Fri 6/27 Chef – 4:15, 7:15, 10:00 Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) Third Person – 1:00, 4:05, 7:10, 10:15 Stanford: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto (324-3700) Sat 6/28 Chef – 1:20, 4:15, 7:20, 10:00 Internet address: For show times, plot synopses, trailers and more Third Person – 1:00, 4:05, 7:10, 10:15 Sun - Thurs 6/29-7/3 information about films playing, go to PaloAltoOnline.com/movies Chef – 1:20, 4:15, 7:20 Third Person – 1:00, 4:05, 7:10 ON THE WEB: Up-to-date movie listings at PaloAltoOnline.com Tickets and Showtimes available at cinemark.com

ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕiÊÓÇ]ÊÓä£{ÊU Page 33 Book Talk SECRET FRIENDSHIP ... Palo Alto author Betty Schneider’s book, “Forbidden Friends, Living Under Apartheid,” was recently published by the Menlo Publishing Group. The book deals with the time she and her husband Jack, who was a Fulbright lecturer, lived Fresh crop of summer abroad, mainly from 1970 to 1994, books for kids star including 16 years in Africa. During their 14 years in South Africa, she otters, soccer, magic earned a Ph.D. in African Deco- HX]ddaÉhdji and more rated Mud Homesteads and Afri- can Art and went on to curate the Ethnological Museum in Johan- the first lady call in members of the president’s cabinet, nesburg for six years. Once back ÅaZiÉhgZVYeach of whom devises a solution appropriate to his posi- in the states, she wrote a book by Debbie Duncan tion. (The vice president simon the Ndebele people, which the tters and hamsters, sleeping and bathing. Soccer ply wants to be sworn in as New York Public Library named and magic, Broadway and shenanigans. president.) The text is humor- the “Best Book for the Teenage” in All this and more in a fresh crop of summer ous and early 20th century- 1998. She’s currently writing a new Dbooks for kids: sounding, with oversized il- book, “Academic Gypsies,” which lustrations that suit the subject covers the five countries where “Sleepyheads” by Sandra J. Howatt, illustrated by perfectly. they worked and lived. So far, no Joyce Wan; $17; Beach blog. The book is available at ama- Lane/Simon & Schuster; “Soccer Star” by Mina zon.com. ages 2-6. Javaherbin, illustrated by The best bedtime Renato Alarcão POSITIVE SIDE OF WAR? ... Ian ; $17; Can- books hold their appeal dlewick Press; ages 4-8. Morris, the Jean and Rebecca through repeat readings. With the World Cup in Willard Professor of Classics, “Sleepyheads” does that Brazil this summer and the professor of history and a fellow in with gentle rhymes, il- the Archaeology Center at Stan- Olympics there in 2016, why not look to a picture book lustrations large and de- ford University, has written “War! to illuminate the popularity of soccer in Brazil? “Soccer tailed enough for babies What Is It Good For? Conflict and Star” keeps things real by showing kids living in poverty to follow and a simple the Progress of Civilization from who need to work, and how overcom- storyline. Young fans of Primates to Robots” (Profile Books ing sexism in sports takes determi- Monterey Bay Aquarium Ltd., London). While working on nation and, if possible, a supportive otters will recognize a his previous book, “Why the West older brother. Score! certain water-resting sleepyhead. Rules — for Now,” he found “that “A Snicker of Magic” by Natalie every time there was a big turning “Hot Rod Hamster: Lloyd point in the story, mass violence ; $17; Scholastic; ages 8-12. Monster Truck Mania” by was always involved.” But after- Sixth-grader Felicity Pickle (love Cynthia Lord, illustrated ward, societies were made safer that name) sees words. She collects by Derek Anderson; $17; and richer. “War” delves into why words such as splendiferous. Since Scholastic; ages 2-6. war drives progress and questions her father left Felicity, her mother, It’s easy to fall in love with what future wars might lead to. The little sister, and their dog have been Hot Rod Hamster, an enthu- book is available at amazon.com. wandering the country in their van, siastic little guy on the look- the Pickled Jalapeño (love that, too). out for fun at the fair: rides, A KILLER TOPIC ... Palo Alto resi- Now they’ve come to Mama’s hometown, Mid- food and the chance to save dent Alan Wu, a professor of lab night Gulch, Tennessee, a town with a the day for Fearless Franco’s medicine at University of California, magical history. Felicity wants to use monster truck show. San Francisco, and director of the words to convince her rambling mama Artwork in Hot Rod Hamster’s third book is Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology to stay put. She makes a best friend as energetic as its star rodent. Laboratories at San Francisco who specializes in Rhymes and “Which would General Hospital, has published anonymous good you choose?” queries the second of three books based deeds. Felicity also throughout invite little on his 30 years as a practicing meets many of the ones to chime in, and toxicologist. “Toxicology! Because colorful townspeo- add to the book’s What You Don’t Know Can Kill ple, past and present, read-aloud charm. You,” a collection of stories based in order to understand on real events in which people the magic in the town’s “President Taft faced unusual and life-threatening history and what she Is Stuck in the situations, was released in January might do to turn it Bath” by Mac through amazon.com. The second loose again. Barnett, illustrat- book, “The Hidden Assassin: When “A Snicker of Mag- ed by Chris Van Clinical Lab Tests Go Awry” was ic” is a charming fam- Dusen released in April, and the third, ; Candlewick Press; ily read-aloud. I recommend keeping a “Microbiology! Because What You $17; ages 4-8. cheat-sheet of the large cast of characters Don’t Know Will Kill You,” is now William Howard Taft was and their spe- being written. so hefty that he had a custom- cialized snickers made bathtub in the White of magic. That, or AUTHOR TALKS ... Upcoming House. Award-winning Berke- multiple readings. authors speaking at Books Inc., ley author Mac Barnett takes #74 Town & Country Village, Palo the story that President Taft Alto, include John Rosengren, once got stuck in his bathtub VÌÕi`Ê “The Fight of Their Lives” (July 2, 7 and runs with it. “Willy” has ÊiÝÌÊ«>}i® p.m.); and Karen Rizzo, “Famous Baby,” in conversation with Lisen Stromberg and presented by Pen- insula Parlour (July 9, 7 p.m., with a portion of sales benefiting Abili- ties United). N Items for Book Talk may be sent to [email protected]. Page 34ÊUÊÕiÊÓÇ]ÊÓä£{ÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V Title Pages For those who want the best for their dog... Urban fantasy dispatches evil on Silicon Valley Author reads from novel inspired by New World lore, local sites

by Lena Pressesky however, venture as far as Mono use of Native American myths, UÊ ÀÌ`ÀÊ`}Ê«>Þ}ÀÕ« UÊ*iÌÊ* Ì}À>« Þ UÊÃÕÀi` “The Obsidian Mirror,” K.D. Lake, the Santa Cruz Mountains Mayan archetypes and Voodoo UÊ }ÊÜ>} UÊ `i` UÊ-ViÊ£7 Keenan’s debut novel, may hold and Half Moon Bay, locales that traditions may prove a welcome special ap- open the dialogue for the story’s change from the ubiquitous blood- We Welcome Puppies! peal for local underlying environmental issues. sucker-battles-wolfman routine. readers, as the “She’s outdoorsy, she loves “There’s not a single vampire in modern fantasy nature, ... she’s very concerned sight,” Keenan said. woven with about the environment,” Keenan “The Americas have thousands (650) 464-8733 | www.paloaltopetcare.com American my- remarked of her protagonist. of rich traditions,” she added of thology depicts In her next book, Keenan will the folklore that provided her cre- an ancient evil take Sierra Carter and her crew to ative fodder. that descends Hawaii to tackle the environmen- Though initially unsure if she on recognizable tal concern of the Pacific Garbage could pull off a modern-day fan- Silicon Valley K.D. Keenan Patch. tasy that borrowed from Ameri- haunts. can legend, Keenan remembered Michael Repka An Aztec god is threatening the telling herself, “Let’s just see if it world as we know it. And how? can be done.” Before you select a real estate agent, meet with Michael Repka By hijacking Silicon Valley tech- Keenan’s knowledge of South- to discuss how his real estate law and tax back-ground beneﬁ ts nology, of course. western and Native American Ken DeLeon’s clients. “He’s using semiconductors to cultures, primarily born from effect his evil plan,” Keenan ex- childhood experiences with an plained. archeologist mother, delivered The heroine is Sierra Carter, much of her inspiration, though a recently fired public-relations she supplemented this education executive who finds her life sud- with plenty of reading, too. denly altered as she’s chosen by Keenan was aware, however, of the good god to battle evil and re- the hundreds of stories and inter- store the weaponized science. pretations on the mythology. Even She’s joined by a band of tequila brands want their own friends and helpers, like anthro- spin on the old stories for market- Managing Broker pomorphic trickster el coyote and ing purposes, so she tried not to DeLeon Realty semi-humanoid schemer man- be too serious in her version. JD - Rutgers School of Law negishi, both characters of Native “I intended it to be a fun read,” L.L.M (Taxation) American mythology who have a Keenan, who worked in pub- she said. N NYU School of Law place, according to the story, in lic relations in Silicon Valley combating monsters. for many years, began writing What: K.D. Keenan will read an The motley crew’s adventures after her freelance work came excerpt of “The Obsidian Mirror” (650) 488.7325 primarily occur in Mountain to a lull. View and Sunnyvale, providing When: 2 p.m., Saturday, June DRE# 01854880 | CA BAR# 255996 “Writing was the thing I really 28 local readers with plenty of physi- enjoyed the most,” she said. [email protected] cal context. Keenan often wondered why Where: Kepler’s Books, 1010 El “There are various sites around most fantasies are set in “pre- Camino Real, Menlo Park Silicon Valley that people will industrial, pseudo-European” Cost: Free, catered with wine recognize,” Keenan said, includ- cultures, the kind where everyone and food www.deleonrealty.com ing Lion & Compass restaurant is cloaked in black and lives in Information: keplers.com/ and the Sunnyvale police station. cobblestone castles. event/kd-keenan or contact The heroine and her team, do, For fantasy buffs, Keenan’s Pam Grange at 650-324-4321

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CREATING AN HERB GARDEN ... Jody Main, food and garden writer and educator, will offer a class on “Starting an Herb Garden” from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at Common Ground, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. Participants will take home recipes, a plant list and cuttings and seeds after they learn how to plant and use garden herbs. Cost is $42. Infor- mation: 650-493-6072 or com- mongroundinpaloalto.org

DON’T KNOW A RAKE FROM A SHOVEL? ... Hidden Villa is offering a class for adults called “Gardening for Beginners” from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, June 6iÀV>Ê7iLiÀ 29, at 26870 Moody Road, Los After: What was once a broad expanse of grass has been Altos Hills. The class covers the relandscaped with drought-resistant and native plants. basics, in a guided Q&A format. Cost is $10 per person. Informa- tion: 650-949-8650 or hidden- villa.org HANDS-ON COOKING ... Classes Water-conscious at Sur La Table, #57 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto, in-

clude “Great Grilled Seafood” ÕÀÌiÃÞÊ iÛ>ÊÕ> (Katherine Bowman, Wednesday, July 2, 6:30 p.m., $79); “Secrets landscaping for Perfectly Grilled Steak” (Kath- erine Bowman, Thursday, July 3, Deva Luna offers alternatives that bring 6:30 p.m., $85); “10 Skills Every Cook Should Know” (Samantha nature home, save time and money Before: A water-guzzling grass lawn was not exactly thriving in drought conditions. Miotke, Saturday, July 5, 10 by Melissa Landeros a.m., $69); “Secrets of Perfect Macarons” (Samantha Miotke, Saturday, July 5, 1:30 p.m., $69); atherine Perman replace Perman’s lawn, which ter District (SCVWD) provides a based on a client’s preferences and “Date Night: Great Summer could only describe fits more closely in her eco-con- list of nurseries that offer “water- and suit their lifestyle, but they Cooking” (Nicole Henri, Saturday, scious lifestyle. She also said that wise plants,” which she often uses can take months, several meet- July 5, 6:30 p.m., $79). Informa- her lawn as “ugly,” her water bill has decreased by in her own work. ings and emails according to tion: 650-289-0438 or Cook- C a dry yard full of dying more than half since her work “I have always been a plant Luna. Instead the natural front- [email protected] with Luna. hound,” Luna said. “I really like yard design is a quick removal shrubs. After trying a Luna, who has worked at Earth- using manzanitas, buckwheat and process and inexpensive. GOING UP, UP, UP ... The most long time to keep her lawn Care Landscaping for 12 years, sages; they work really well in Both methods generate lower expensive home sold in Silicon somewhat alive, she finally will be giving a talk at the Los lawn replacement.” water bills and require little to no Valley in May was a $15 mil- Altos Library in July focusing As a designer, she hopes to en- maintenance, which according to lion wonder in Palo Alto (five decided to replace it. on what to do once your lawn is gage people in the natural habi- Luna is what more than 80 per- bedrooms, seven baths, 5,200 no longer thriving. She will give tats around them. She explained cent of her clients want. square feet), according to the “Now my lawn is a sanctuary listeners tips on how to approach lawns can be made interactive for Luna also educates her clients Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- for birds and insects,” the Palo redesigning their lawn on their children by adding private dig- and others on available rebates kerage luxury report. Most luxury Alto resident said. “Nature has own and how to sustain a healthy ging spaces to construct “forts” for lawn replacement, which are sales (more than $1.5 million) grown, it feels like a wild place.” lawn using minimal water. and play in. She also incorporates the highest they’ve ever been, she were in Los Altos (47), with Palo Perman worked with Deva Luna studied plants and art at other plants and elements that said. Currently the SCVWD is Alto closely trailing (45). Homes Luna, principal designer for the University of California, Da- welcome “feather friends” to the offering a rebate to those taking EarthCare Landscaping in Cu- vis, earned a teaching credential homeowners’ lawns. measures to replace their lawns, VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊ38) pertino. Luna’s goal is to make through San Jose State University “I want to help people become amounting to $2 per square foot. landscapes sustainable, water ef- and taught adult education classes more connected with the natural The city of Palo Alto is matching Send notices of news and events ficient and low maintenance, all through several districts. world,” Luna said. “It’s more fun that offer, up until Sept. 30. related to real estate, interior design, home improvement and gardening to the while incorporating simple She suggests adding more el- that way.” Homeowners can apply for Home Front, Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box touches like plants, seeds and ber- ements such as boulders, wood At EarthCare Landscaping cli- the Graywater Laundry to Land- 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302, or email ries that create habitable oases for chips and plants that require little ents are able to choose between a [email protected]. Deadline is both clients and other critters. or no maintenance. She explained traditional or natural front yard one week before publication. Today shrubs and perennials that the Santa Clara Valley Wa- design. Traditional designs are VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊ38) Page 36ÊUÊÕiÊÓÇ]ÊÓä£{ÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V Private Home in Central Portola Valley

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ous sale 12/91, $165,000 bath in garage, add two windows HOME SALES 914 Glennan Drive R. Petrone and electrical, $4,500 Home sales are provided by Cali- SALES AT A GLANCE to G. & J. Notte for $1,340,000 47 Hamilton Court re-roof ga- fornia REsource, a real estate in- on 5/23/14; previous sale 2/12, rage, $3,620 formation company that obtains East Palo Alto Palo Alto $690,000 996 Ilima Way demo pool, $n/a the information from the County Total sales reported: 4 Total sales reported: 3 125 Hyde St. T. Simmers to 2450 Bryant St. re-roof, Recorder’s Office. Information Newport Trust for $1,201,000 on $23,869 is recorded from deeds after the Lowest sales price: $380,000 Lowest sales price: $1,629,000 5/27/14 444 Ventura Ave., Apt. 2 re- close of escrow and published Highest sales price: $537,000 Highest sales price: $2,530,000 239 Iris St. Bork Trust to J. Ker- roof, $6,850 within four to eight weeks. Los Altos Redwood City ekes for $1,005,000 on 5/23/14 1701 Page Mill road revise land- East Palo Alto Total sales reported: 4 Total sales reported: 13 465 Nimitz Ave. Sever Trust scape plan (change pear trees, to K. McMahon for $1,000,000 location of redwood), $n/a 1111 Beech St. L. Keith to J. Lowest sales price: $2,295,000 Lowest sales price: $200,000 Chan for $422,000 on 5/23/14; on 5/23/14; previous sale 6/89, 101 California Ave., Bldg. E previous sale 2/11, $210,000 Highest sales price: $2,550,000 Highest sales price: $1,515,000 $381,500 partial re-roof flat sections, 1023 Roosevelt Ave. 2833 Georgetown St. L. & L. Menlo Park Woodside G. & S. $24,000 Martinez to A. Mendoza for McDougal to S. Chakraborty for 101 California Ave., Bldgs. M, $380,000 on 5/23/14; previous Total sales reported: 13 Total sales reported: 2 $1,050,000 on 5/21/14; previous N, O, P, Q, R, X partial re-roof flat sale 4/94, $108,000 Lowest sales price: $565,000 Lowest sales price: $4,630,000 sale 9/00, $265,000 sections, $6,200 each 1036 Laurel Ave. J. & C. Carr to Highest sales price: $1,638,000 Highest sales price: $6,600,000 528 Shorebird Circle #8202 201 University Ave. Historic Bailey Trust to R. Mir for Category 1: replace three rooftop V. Garbovskyy for $537,000 on -ÕÀVi\Ê >vÀ>Ê, ÃÕÀVi 5/21/14 Mountain View $765,000 on 5/23/14; previous units and two EVAP coolers, 2330 University Ave. #100 Total sales reported: 7 sale 6/83, $198,000 $12,000 109 Warwick St. Gormley Trust 455 Seale Ave. replace gas me- H. Nguyen to Jones Trust for Lowest sales price: $420,000 $405,000 on 5/23/14 to Russi Trust for $1,210,000 on ter and pool heater, $n/a Highest sales price: $1,400,000 5/23/14 3371 Park Blvd. re-roof house, Los Altos 5 Woodhue Court L. Fowler $12,000; re-roof detached ga- 22266 Hartman Drive J. Rick- to W. & J. Gray for $1,300,000 rage, $3,500 ert to D. & D. Schannon for 9 Artisan Way D R Horton to W. previous sale 9/07, $659,500 Rivetta to C. Lu for $1,629,000 on 5/23/14; previous sale 6/02, 885 Embarcadero Road replace $2,300,000 on 6/5/14; previous Lue for $1,252,500 on 5/28/14 500 W. Middlefield Road #100 on 6/9/14 $865,000 window, sliding glass, $14,345 sale 5/06, $1,115,000 1275 Carlton Ave. T. Le to M. J. Marcus to K. Sehgal for 1175 Forest Ave. E. Mobraaten 131 Lytton St. commercial re- 539 Los Ninos Way Robinson Chiou for $595,000 on 5/21/14; $420,000 on 6/9/14 to S. Scott for $2,530,000 on Woodside roof, $14,500 Trust to P. & C. Lehmann for previous sale 4/08, $415,000 579 Piazza Drive Evandale 6/6/14; previous sale 11/06, 2 Bridle Lane Mascia Trust to 601 California Ave. illuminated $2,500,000 on 6/5/14 603 College Ave. D R Horton to Limited to X. Ye for $1,140,000 $1,195,000 SH125 Limited for $4,630,000 monument sign, $n/a 661 Parma Way Harris Trust to Theil-Law Trust for $1,159,000 on 6/5/14 on 5/19/14; previous sale 10/87, 3981 Sutherland Drive residen- Y. Tung for $2,550,000 on 6/9/14; on 5/23/14 1920 Rock St. #8 S. & N. Redwood City $595,000 tial kitchen and bath remodel, previous sale 4/78, $129,000 1304 Hill Ave. A. Jennings to P. Verma to K. Young for $760,000 487 Buena Vista Ave. Mabry 5000 Woodside Road Latigo replace cabinets and counter 2165 Sierra Ventura Drive Nguyen for $565,000 on 5/23/14 on 6/9/14; previous sale 9/97, Trust to C. Chu for $1,488,000 Trust to H. Nakauchi for tops, sink, kitchen hood and re- Mohun-Dougherty Trust to W. 1371 Sevier Ave. Y. Ramirez- $229,000 on 5/21/14; previous sale 4/97, $6,600,000 on 5/23/14; previous frigerator, $20,000 Morton for $2,295,000 on 6/6/14 Martinez to S. Xie for $950,000 215 Sierra Vista Ave. Romahn $521,000 sale 1/10, $5,800,000 855 El Camino Real, suite 37 on 5/23/14; previous sale 4/02, Trust to S. & S. Anantha for 2796 Carolina Ave. Eaton Trust & 39 minor remodel to “Ath- Menlo Park $320,000 $975,000 on 6/6/14; previous to D. & S. Woods for $1,130,000 leta” tenant space: new vinyl 3 Artisan Way D R Horton to 810 University Drive G. & C. sale 7/06, $705,000 on 5/23/14 BUILDING PERMITS tile, shelving and track lighting, 1101 Chelsea Way C. John- M. Azodanlou for $915,500 on Reyes to DGB Investments for 612 Sierra Vista Ave. #D C. Palo Alto $21,300 5/21/14 $1,638,000 on 5/23/14; previous Hsien to Q. Qi for $732,000 son to L. Jaye for $725,000 on 953 N. California Ave. re-roof, 2870 South Court kitchen re- 4 Artisan Way D R Horton to sale 10/97, $410,000 on 6/5/14; previous sale 1/02, 5/23/14; previous sale 7/87, $11,250 model: replace all appliances, Theil-Law Trust for $1,159,000 $400,000 $195,000 4028 Laguna Way remodel new countertops and cabinets, on 5/23/14 Mountain View 423 Compass Drive G. & E. new lighting, and replace three 5 Artisan Way D R Horton to K. 2458 Alvin St. Jordan Trust Palo Alto Khoury to G. & S. Ratnam for master bathroom, $8,150 3103 David Ave. add barbecue doors, $45,000 & S. Corcoran for $1,446,000 on to Boselli Trust for $1,400,000 360 Everett Ave. #5a Morgan $1,515,000 on 5/27/14; previous 152 Lois Lane remove and re- 5/20/14 on 6/5/14; previous sale 9/05, Trust to Stevens Creek Limited sale 6/99, $585,000 counter in backyard, $n/a 4001 Miranda Ave. Equity Of- place all bedroom and bathroom 8 Artisan Way D R Horton to S. $819,000 for $1,825,000 on 6/6/14; previ- 4000 Farm Hill Blvd. #107 L. windows on first floor, $3,925 & R. McNiven for $1,136,000 on 471 Kasra Drive R. Esperanza ous sale 12/94, $350,000 Chagonjian to Cahi Investments fice: re-roof, $120,000 5/21/14 to Y. Xie for $788,000 on 6/5/14; 3724 Feather Lane C. & C. for $200,000 on 5/23/14; previ- 219 Matadero Ave. add half

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655 Manzanita Way, Woodside 280 Family Farm, Woodside 10800 Magdalena, Los Altos Hills $10,800,000 $10,700,000 $6,995,000 Listing Provided by: Linda Hymes, Lic.#01917074 Listing Provided by: Dana Cappiello, Lic.#01343305 Listing Provided by: Cutty Smith, Melissa Lindt, Lic.#01444081, 01469863

13195 Glenshire Drive, Truckee 12733 Dianne Drive, Los Altos Hills 302 Atherton Avenue, Atherton $6,900,000 $6,398,000 $5,980,000 Listing Provided by: Greg Goumas, Lic.#01878208 Listing Provided by: Greg Goumas, Lic.#01878208 Listing Provided by: Albert Garibaldi & Giulio Cannatello Lic.# 01321299 & 01911402

12390 Hilltop Drive, Los Altos Hills 12861 Alta Tierra Road, Los Altos Hills 5721 Arboretum Drive, Los Altos $5,249,000 $4,495,000 $4,198,000 Listing Provided by: Greg Goumas, Lic.#01878208 Listing Provided by: Greg Goumas, Lic.#01878208 Listing Provided by: Gail Sanders & Denise Villeneuve Lic.#01253357 & 01794615

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600 Hobart Street, Menlo Park 1250 Miramontes Street, Half Moon Bay 301 Main Street #29A, San Francisco $4,098,000 $3,499,000 $2,160,000 Listing Provided by: David Bergman, Lic.#01223189 Listing Provided by: Dana Cappiello, Lic.#01343305 Listing Provided by: Melissa Lindt, Lic.#01469863

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1363 Cuernavaca Circulo Mountain View

Highly Sought After Single Story Floor Plan + Access to Mountain View’s Top Public Schools

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Home Size Approx. 1,535 sq ft

Lot Size Approx. 4,792 sq ft Steve Pierce & Adam Touni Huff Elementary / Graham Middle / Mountain View High (Buyer to verify availability) Zane MacGregor & Co. 650.323.5305 650.336.8530 Offered at $1,198,000 www.ZaneMacGregor.com www.1363Cuernavaca.com CalBRE: 00871571 & 01880106

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BY APPOINTMENT OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY OPEN SUNDAY LOS ALTOS MENLO PARK 1691 Stone Pine Ln REDWOOD CITY 1703 Kentucky St Lovely 2bd/2ba home located in Creekside Oaks. Near award winning schools, this upscale and private Wonderful 3bd/1.5ba home has new interior paint, Formal living room and separate den. $1,725,000 home has it all. $1,295,000 original hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen. $849,500

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Palo Alto Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $2,695,000 Palo Alto Sat 1:30 - 4:30 $2,400,000 Woodside By Appointment $1,999,945 721 Webster ±2020sf Stunning new construction in prime 2353 Webster St Sale Pending Designed & blt by renowned Country estate on 13+ acres. Custom colonial designed for ele- Downtown PA. High-end finishes throughout. 3 BR/2.5 BA Stedman & Stedman. Spacious kitchen w/blt-in desk, 2 car garage gant living & entertaining. 3 BR/3 BA Zach Trailer CalBRE #01371338 650.325.6161 3 BR/2 BA Valerie Trenter CalBRE #01367578 650.323.7751 Barbara Sawyer CalBRE #00582352 650.325.6161

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Palo Alto $799,000 East Palo Alto Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $574,888 East Palo Alto Sat 1:30 - 4:30 Contact Agent Palo Alto schools! Light-filled, one-level mid-century modern. 3 Camellia Ct Remodeled, cul-de-sac, large +/- 7,750 sf lot. 2 car 1560 Ursula Way Desirable starter home or invest prop w/ new Garden views! 2 BR/2 BA garage 3 BR/1 BA paint, carpet & bb awaits your personal touch 3 BR/2 BA Kacy Buchin & Ann Buchin Shawnna Sullivan CalBRE #00856563 650.325.6161 Clara Lee CalBRE #01723333 650.325.6161 CalBRE #01884645 & 00676224 650.325.6161

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File No.: 592822 and to certain real property located in appointed by the court within the later aware that the lien being auctioned Officer MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, 850 Acreage/Lots/ The following person (persons) is (are) City of Palo Alto, County of Santa Clara, of either (1) four months from the date off may be a junior lien. If you are the INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR doing business as: State of California, which property is of first issuance of letters to a general highest bidder at the auction, you are ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. Storage 1.) GreatDay Records, 2.) GreatDay more particularly described in Exhibit personal representative, as defined in or may be responsible for paying off all ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL Nevada Lots Media, 3.) GreatDay Publishing, 4.) “A” attached hereto and incorporated section 58 (b) of the California Probate liens senior to the lien being auctioned BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NEVADA'S 3rd Largest Lake. GreatDay Tunes, 5.) GreatDay Music, by reference. The sell shall be subject Code, or (2) 60 days from the date off, before you can receive clear title NPP0232124 To: PALO ALTO WEEKLY 1 acre Bold Waterfront, $69,900 6.) GreatDay Songs, 7.) GreatDay Hits, to confirmation by the above-entitled of mailing or personal delivery to you to the property. You are encouraged PUB: 06/20/2014, 06/27/2014, (was $149,000). 1.5 hours south of located at 555 Bryant St. #873, Palo court. of a notice under section 9052 of the to investigate the existence, priority, 07/04/2014 Lake Tahoe on the California border. Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. Bids for the property are hereby invit- California Probate Code. and size of outstanding liens that may NOTICE Gorgeous homesites, central water, This business is owned by: A Limited ed. All bids must be on the bid forms Other California statutes and legal author- exist on this property by contacting the paved roads, inspiring views. Liability Company. provided by the undersigned or Alain ity may affect your rights as a creditor. county recorder’s office or a title insur- Notice is hereby given that Bank of the Call 888-526-4407 (CalSCAN) The name and residence address of the Pinel Realtors and may be mailed or You may want to consult with an attorney ance company, either of which may West, 180 Montgomery Street, San owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): personally delivered to the undersigned knowledgeable in California law. charge you a fee for this information. If Francisco, California, 94104, has filed 855 Real Estate GREATDAY RECORDS LLC at the Office of the Public Administrator, You may examine the file kept by the you consult either of these resources, with the Federal Deposit Insurance Services 555 Bryant St. #873 333 West Julian St., 4th Floor, San court. If you are a person interested in you should be aware that the same Corporation, an application to establish Palo Alto, CA 94301 Jose, CA 95110, or to Alain Pinel the estate, you may file with the court lender may hold more than one mort- and operate a new branch office to be Roommates.com Registrant/Owner began transacting Realtors, 167 So. San Antonio Road, a Request for Special Notice (form gage or deed of trust on the property. located at 531 Cowper Street, Palo All areas. Browse hundreds of online business under the fictitious business Suite 1, Los Altos, CA 94022. DE-154) of the filing of an inventory NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The Alto, California. listings with photos and maps. Find name(s) listed above on N/A. All bids must be accompanied by a ten and appraisal of estate assets or of sale date shown on this notice of sale your roommate with a click of the This statement was filed with the (10) percent deposit, with the balance any petition or account as provided in may be postponed one or more times Any person wishing to comment on mouse! Visit: http://www.Roommates. County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara of the purchase price to be paid in cash Probate Code section 1250. A Request by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, this application may file his or her com. (AAN CAN) County on June 5, 2014. upon close of escrow. The full terms of for Special Notice form is available or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g comments in writing with the regional (PAW June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2014) the sale are contained in the bid form. from the court clerk. of the California Civil Code. The law director (DSC) of the Federal Deposit MY EVENT DESIGNER All bids will be opened at the Office of Attorney for Petitioner: requires that information about trustee Insurance Corporation at its regional FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the Public Administrator at 2:00 p.m., /s/ Kenneth J. Machado, Jr. sale postponements be made available office, 25 Jessie Street at Ecker STATEMENT or thereafter, as allowed by law. 33 N. San Pedro Street to you and to the public, as a courtesy Square, Suite 2300, San Francisco, File No.: 592343 The subject property is commonly San Jose, CA 95110-2414 to those not present at the sale. If you California, 94105, within 15 days after The following person (persons) is (are) known as, 3778 Redwood Circle, Palo (408)280-7577 wish to learn whether your sale date the date of publication of this notice. Public Alto, CA 94306, and shall be sold “as (PAW June 13, 20, 27, 2014) has been postponed, and, if applicable, doing business as: The nonconfidential portions of the My Event Designer, located at 417 is.” The undersigned reserves the right NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee the rescheduled time and date for the application file are on file in the regional Poppy Place, Mountain View, CA to reject any and all bids prior to entry Sale No. 127704-1 Loan No. sale of this property, you may call office and are available for public Notices 94043, Santa Clara County. of a court order confirming a sale. 02-809930 Title Order No. 1540559- 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web inspection during regular business This business is owned by: A For additional information and bid 05 APN 153-14-010 TRA No. YOU site www.nationwideposting.com, using hours. Photocopies of nonconfidential Corporation. forms, apply at the office of Alain ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF the file number assigned to this case portions of the application file will be The name and residence address of the Pinel Realtors, 167 So. San Antonio TRUST DATED 10/30/2002. UNLESS 127704-1. Information about postpone- made available upon request. 995 Fictitious Name owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): Road, Suite 1, Los Altos, CA 94022, YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT ments that are very short in duration VR VENTURES, INC. Attention: Shirley Bailey, Telephone: YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD or that occur close in time to the Published pursuant to Section 303.7 Statement 2248 Meridian Blvd., Suite H (650) 941-1111 Ext. 480. AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN scheduled sale may not immediately be and 303.44 of the rules and regula- WWW.VINTAGESWAG.NET Minden, NV 89423 EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF reflected in the telephone information tions of the Federal Deposit Insurance FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Registrant/Owner began transacting Date: 6/10/14 THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, or on the Internet Web site. The best Corporation. STATEMENT business under the fictitious business YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. way to verify postponement information File No.: 592510 name(s) listed above on 07/13/2007. ______On 07/15/2014 at 10:00 AM, is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: Bank of the West The following person (persons) is (are) This statement was filed with the DONALD R. MOODY MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. June 11, 2014 MORTGAGE LENDER By: Barbara Jeung doing business as: County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara Public Administrator of the County of as the duly appointed Trustee under SERVICES, INC. 81 Blue Ravine Road, Assistant Vice President & Sr. Paralegal www.vintageswag.net, located at County on May 23, 2014. Santa Clara and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded Suite 100 Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 6/27/14 21820 Almaden Ave., Cupertino, CA (PAW June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2014) Petitioner on 11/14/2002 as Document No. 962-3453 Sale Information Line: (916) CNS-2635603# 95014, Santa Clara County. 939-0772 or www.nationwideposting. SWAGELOK NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 16613369 of official records in the PALO ALTO WEEKLY This business is owned by: A ORRY P. KORB, County Counsel com Marsha Townsend, Chief Financial FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Office of the Recorder of Santa Clara Corporation. MARK A. GONZALEZ, Lead Deputy STATEMENT County, California, executed by: SANDY The name and residence address of the County Counsel File No.: 593230 MCTAVISH BUILDING, as Trustor, WILL Answers to this week’s puzzles, which can be found on page 58. owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): The following person (persons) is (are) SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE VINTAGESWAG.NET /s/ ______doing business as: HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable 21820 Almaden Ave. Attorneys for Petitioner Swagelok Northern California, located at time of sale in lawful money of the Cupertino, CA 95014 at 3393 West Warren Avenue, Fremont, United States, by cash, a cashier’s Registrant/Owner began transacting EXHIBIT A CA 94538, Alameda County. check drawn by a state or national business under the fictitious business The land referred to is situated in the The principal place of business is in bank, a check drawn by a state or name(s) listed above on 3-18-2014. County of Santa Clara, City of Palo Alto, Alameda County and a current fictitious federal credit union, or a check drawn This statement was filed with the State of California, and is described business name statement is on file at by a state or federal savings and loan County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara as follows: the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office of association, savings association, or County on May 29, 2014. said county. savings bank specified in section 5102 (PAW June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2014) Lot 7, Block 11, as delineated upon This business is owned by: A of the Financial Code and authorized to that certain Map entitled, “Tract No. do business in this state). At the gated ECAR GARAGE Corporation. 892 Fairmeadow”, filed for record in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The name and residence address of the North Market Street entrance to the the office of the Recorder of the County Superior Courthouse at 190 N. Market STATEMENT owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): of Santa Clara, State of California, on File No.: 592809 SUNNYVALE FLUID SYSTEM Street, San Jose, CA., all right, title and July 16, 1951 in Book 34 of Maps, interest conveyed to and now held by The following person (persons) is (are) TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Pages 6, 7, and 8. doing business as: 3393 West Warren Avenue it under said Deed of Trust in the prop- APN: 132-30-045 erty situated in said County, California Ecar Garage, located at 445 Lambert Fremont, CA 94538 (PAW June 13, 20, 27, 2014) Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara Registrant/Owner began transacting describing the land therein: Lot 13 County. business under the fictitious business NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER and 14, as shown on that certain Map This business is owned by: A Limited name(s) listed above on 03/01/2010. ESTATE OF: entitled Tract No. 2736 Mountain View Liability Company. This statement was filed with the DENNIS A. McCLENAHAN Industrial Park, which Map was filed The name and residence address of the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara Case No.: 1-14-PR174651 for record in the office of the Recorder owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): County on June 17, 2014. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, of the County of Santa Clara, State of MATITYAHU PERFORMANCE MOTORS (PAW June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2014) contingent creditors, and persons who California on July 20, 1961, in Book LLC may otherwise be interested in the 135 of Maps page(s) 32 and 33. The MASSAGE FOR EVERYBODY 445 Lambert Ave. will or estate, or both, of DENNIS A. property heretofore described is being FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Palo Alto, CA 94306 McCLENAHAN. sold “as is”. The street address and STATEMENT Registrant/Owner began transacting A Petition for Probate has been filed other common designation, if any, of File No.: 593433 business under the fictitious business by: MURPHY A. McCLENAHAN in the the real property described above is The following person (persons) is (are) name(s) listed above on N/A. Superior Court of California, County of purported to be: 1269, 1271, 1273, doing business as: This statement was filed with the SANTA CLARA. 1277, 1279, 1287 AND 1291 TERRA Massage for Everybody, located at County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara The Petition for Probate requests that: BELLA AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 585 Ortega Ave., Mt. View, CA 94040, County on June 5, 2014. MURPHY A. McCLENAHAN be appointed 94043 The undersigned Trustee dis- Santa Clara County. (PAW June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2014) as personal representative to adminis- claims any liability for any incorrectness This business is owned by: An ter the estate of the decedent. of the street address and other com- STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF Individual. The petition requests the decedent’s mon designation, if any, shown herein. 7 5 3 2 4 8 9 1 6 USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The name and residence address of the will and codicils, if any, be admitted to Said sale will be made, but without File No. 592973 owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): probate. The will and any codicils are covenant or warranty, expressed or The following person(s)/ entity (ies) TERI STRYKER available for examination in the file kept implied, regarding title, possession, or 8 4 9 5 6 1 2 7 3 has/have abandoned the use of the 585 Ortega by the court. encumbrances, to pay the remaining fictitious business name(s). The informa- Mt. View, CA 94040 The petition requests authority to principal sum of the note(s) secured tion given below is as it appeared on Registrant/Owner began transacting administer the estate under the by said Deed of Trust, with interest the fictitious business statement that business under the fictitious business Independent Administration of Estates thereon, as provided in said note(s), 1 2 6 3 7 9 4 5 8 was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s name(s) listed above on 7-1-2014. Act. (This authority will allow the person- advances, if any, under the terms of Office. This statement was filed with the al representative to take many actions the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara without obtaining court approval. Before charges and expenses of the Trustee 1.) iDesign 360 County on June 20, 2014. taking certain very important actions, and of the trusts created by said 5 1 8 6 9 4 7 3 2 2.) Interior Design 360 (PAW June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2014) however, the personal representative Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,538,683.98 1267 Lakeside Dr., Apt. #2089 will be required to give notice to inter- (Estimated) Accrued interest and addi- Sunnyvale, CA 94085 997 All Other Legals ested persons unless they have waived tional advances, if any, will increase 3 9 2 1 5 7 6 8 4 FILED IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY ON: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL REAL notice or consented to the proposed this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary 10/09/2012 action.) The independent administration may elect to bid less than the full credit UNDER FILE NO. 570461 PROPERTY authority will be granted unless an inter- bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of REGISTRANT’S NAME(S): ested person files an objection to the Trust heretofore executed and delivered 6 7 4 8 2 3 5 9 1 PRITI TAMHANE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA petition and shows good cause why the to the undersigned a written Declaration 1267 Lakeside Dr., Apt. # 2089 court should not grant the authority. of Default and Demand for Sale, and a Sunnyvale, CA 94085 In the Matter of the Estate of A HEARING on the petition will be written Notice of Default and Election 9 6 1 4 8 5 3 2 7 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: held on August 4, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. to Sell. The undersigned caused said An Individual. NEAL WILCOMER, aka NEAL SPENCER WILCOMER, in Dept.: 12 of the Superior Court Notice of Default and Election to Sell This statement was filed with the of California, County of Santa Clara, to be recorded in the county where the County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara aka NEAL S. WILCOMER, 4 8 5 7 3 2 1 6 9 Decedent. located at 191 N. First St., San Jose, real property is located and more than County on June 10, 2014. CA, 95113. three months have elapsed since such (PAW June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2014) Case No. 1-13-PR 173489 If you object to the granting of the peti- recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL GREATDAY RECORDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on tion, you should appear at the hearing BIDDERS: If you are considering bid- 2 3 7 9 1 6 8 4 5 GREATDAY MEDIA July 10, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., the and state your objections or file written ding on this property lien, you should GREATDAY PUBLISHING undersigned, as Administrator of the objections with the court before the understand that there are risks involved GREATDAY TUNES Estate of NEAL WILCOMER, AKA NEAL hearing. Your appearance may be in in bidding at a trustee auction. You will Free. Fun. Only about Palo Alto. 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of hitting for the cycle. Wilkins also >ÃiÞÊ6>iÌiÉÃ« ÌÃ°V added a solo homer in the third. had no issues at all . . . I feel fantastic. I think the hard part was YOUTH BASEBALL . . . The Palo Alto getting into the rhythm of playing Babe Ruth League Championship again competitively. Unfortunate- moves into its second day on Friday ly it took a while.” with a consolation-bracket game at The 2014 Quicken Loans Na- 5:30 p.m., followed by a winners’- 7«i`> tional raises funds and awareness bracket game at 8 p.m. Following for the Tiger Woods Foundation the consolation finals on Saturday (1 and local charities, while paying tribute to our armed forces. All p.m.), the championship game will Former Stanford All-American Tiger Woods Former Stanford All-American Patrick Rodgers be held Monday at Baylands Athletic returned to action Thursday. made his pro debut. VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊÈÓ® Center at 5:30 p.m. Should the un- beaten team lose, a challenge game will follow at 8:30 p.m. The Babe Ruth District 6 tournaments will get under New challenge for new Stanford men’s tennis coach way with the Palo Alto 13s open- by Keith Peters ing Wednesday at McKelvey Park in “I am humbled, honored, but “There are increasing pressures Director of Tennis, had nothing Mountain View at 6:30 p.m., and the aul Goldstein has suc- most of all inspired by the op- on young athletes to focus on ten- but praise for his former player. 14s playing at the Belmont Sports ceeded at every level in the portunity to lead a program with nis-related training/travel as the “A fantastic person, loved and Complex at 7 p.m. The Palo Alto 15s P world of tennis. He was a such a strong inter- expense of academic respected by ALL in the tennis will host their district tourney at Bay- teen prodigy in high school, an generational legacy of achievement. These world who know him,” Gould lands, starting Thursday, July 3 . All-American in college, a suc- athletic and academic pressures create chal- said. “Maybe a little short on cessful pro, a council member excellence,” said Gold- lenges for any colle- coaching experience, BUT he is a for the pro game and even an an- stein. “I have been a giate program seeking ‘quick study’ and will more than ON THE AIR nouncer. proud member of the to maintain academic make up for this with his energy, Friday One thing Goldstein hasn’t done Stanford tennis family standings. enthusiasm and drive — one of Track and field: USATF Outdoor is coach college tennis. But, he’s since I first arrived on “Despite these chal- the best competitors I ever had Championships, 7 p.m.; NBCSN going to get that opportunity af- campus in 1994 and am lenges, I believe that the pleasure to coach! Young men Saturday ter becoming the 10th head men’s thrilled to be returning we will be a program will absolutely love to play for Track and field: USATF Outdoor tennis coach in Stanford history to The Farm.” that 1) competes for him, and he will recruit as well as Championships, 1 p.m.; NBC this week. Much has changed Paul Goldstein national champion- one can possibly do; parents will Sunday Goldstein becomes the second since Goldstein’s play- ships, 2) maintains love him as well.” Track and field: USATF Outdoor straight former Stanford player to ing days and he is well aware of standards of academic excellence, A native of Rockville, Md., Championships, 1 p.m.; NBC take over the program, following the challenges ahead. 3) in which student-athletes im- Goldstein has made an impact a successful 10-year stint by John “The landscape of competitive prove themselves and have fun, throughout his playing career. A READ MORE ONLINE Whitlinger, who announced his tennis in the United States has 4) completely engages Stanford 1994 graduate of Sidwell Friends www.PASportsOnline.com retirement on May 29 after guid- changed dramatically since I at- Tennis supporters and the entire School in Washington, D.C., ing Stanford to a 160-85 overall tended Stanford in the 1990s,” university community.” Goldstein was ranked among the For expanded daily coverage of record and nine NCAA Tourna- Goldstein wrote in an e-mail to Dick Gould, who coached college and prep sports, visit www.PASportsOnline.com ment appearances. the Stanford tennis community. Goldstein and is now Stanford’s VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊÈÓ®

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We have a ming. really fast freshmen class com- From grads like Bobby Bollier, ing in.” Eugene Godsoe, Maya DiRado Williamson swam Stanford’s and Felicia Lee to incoming fresh- best 200 breast time of the col- The 18-under A team from Stanford Water Polo Club won its Pacific Zone qualifying tournament for the men like Simone Manuel, Curtis lege (short course) season at upcoming Junior Olympics and earned the No. 3 overall seed for the world’s largest water polo tourney. Ogren, Ally Howe and Andrew 1:56.15 and was second, to senior Liang, it’s apparent why the Car- David Nolan, in the 400 IM. He dinal attracts such talent. also has reliable times in the back Stanford finished a and fly. JO polo berths wrapping up surprising second at Ogren and Liang, the NCAA women’s both of whom swam on championship meet this PASA’s 400 free relay for Stanford WPC boys and girls spring and the men fin- and 800 free relay, are ished ninth. Despite sig- both looking forward by Keith Peters this point during the summer. We The 14-under teams also had a nificant losses to gradu- to helping the Cardinal he boys from the Stanford played great team defense, didn’t great weekend at the qualifying ation, there are enough improve its national Water Polo Club were busy allow many natural goals, and did tournament. Out of 28 teams in returning swimmers ranking. T this past weekend at both a solid job of funneling shots to competition, Stanford had three and talented newcom- “It should be one of ends of the state while playing in our goalie, Jack Turner, who did teams finish in the top six as the ers to allow both teams the best incoming class- various tournaments. his job in the cage. I don’t know ‘A’ team took third, the ‘B’ was to dream large. Simone Manuel es across the country,” The 16A team went down to many teams that have allowed two fifth and the ‘C’ was sixth. “The team has all the Ogren said. “I’m defi- Orange County to compete in or less goals and lost a game. So “We were the only club with at components to be a top NCAA nitely looking forward to swim- the Ironman Superfinals, finish- if we can play that kind of defense least two teams in the top eight,” contender,” said Cardinal soph- ming under Ted (Knapp) and ing fourth. The tournament was going forward we’ll always have said Jon Barnea, who oversees the omore Max Williamson, who Scott (Armstrong).” a culmination of season-long an opportunity to win the game.” club program. “And, this was the swam in two championship fi- Liang, who swam in his first league play between the top club The victory in the finals earned highest placing finish for any ‘C’ nals (400 IM and 200 IM) over Grand Prix, also thinks Stanford teams in Northern and Southern Stanford the No. 3 overall seed team in our club’s history.” the weekend in Santa Clara. “We will be even better next year. California. for the Platinum Division of the This coming weekend will be have a good mix of youth and “I’m excited to see what will Stanford’s Benoit Viollier (St. Junior Olympics. the final weekend of JO Qualify- experience and some of the top happen,” he said. “This meet was Francis) was named goalie of the Just as impressive, the Stanford ing competition with Stanford’s coaches in the nation.” good experience and now I’ll take tournament. 18-under ‘B’ team finished third 16B, 16C, 12 A, 12B and 10-under Manuel, the top high the next step in my ca- At the Pacific Zone qualifying at the qualifier after beating West squads all competing for spots in school sprinter in the reer.” tournament for next month’s Ju- Valley in the third-place game the Junior Olympics, which will nation this year, beat Manuel, who be- nior Olympics, Stanford’s 18-un- 8-7. The win puts both Stanford be hosted by Stanford with match- Olympic gold medalist came the first Under- der ‘A’ team beat Lamorinda in teams among the top three from es at many of the local pools. Missy Franklin in the 18 swimmer to break dominant fashion in the champi- the zone out of 18 teams that com- 100-meter free. Manuel the 25-second mark onship game, 10-2. Sacred Heart peted. Girls also finished third in the in the 50-meter free at Prep seniors Nelson Perla-Ward “I liked that we were able to im- The Stanford Water Polo Club 200 free and fourth in last year’s FINA World and Will Conner each scored prove each game we played,” said qualified its 18A and 18B teams the 50 free. Championships, joins three goals. Incoming Stanford 18B head coach Brandon Johnson. during the weekend in the East “I just want to com- an already world-class freshman and SHP grad Harrison “As the weekend went on and the Bay with the ‘A’ squad taking sec- pete the same,” Manuel group of sprinters. Enright added two while Menlo games became tougher and more ond the the ‘B’ team fourth. said. “Stanford has such Katie Ledecky Manuel, the Ameri- School senior Nick Bisconti add- important, we were able to raise The ‘A’ team, coached by Kyle a strong tradition and all can recordholder in the ed one. the level we played at. We had a Utsumi, opened with a 19-4 win the swimmers have a lot to give. It 100-yard free (46.83), went 54.44, Immediately following the few close games and I was happy over NCA and followed that up will be great competition.” edging Franklin by .07 seconds, game, Bisconti flew to Southern to see us able to grind them out with a 13-6 victory over Lamorin- Manuel will also be joined by to win the 100-meter free at the California where he will be train- and find ways to win them. da on Saturday. Stanford reached top sprinters Janet Hu, Lindsey George Haines International ing and competing with the U.S. “Spencer Whitte (goalie, Menlo the finals on Sunday with a 9-8 Engel and Howe, the recent Sa- Swim Center. Junior National Team. School) played very well for us all shootout win over Diablo before cred Heart Prep grad who helped Schaefer finished eighth in the “We had a very strong per- weekend. He came up with nu- falling to 680 in the title match, the Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics same race, swimming a 55.74. formance and balanced game merous big saves through out the 9-7. finish fourth in the 400 free relay “She’s incredible,” Schaefer against Lamorinda on Sunday weekend.” The ‘B’ team, coached by and 800 free relay. said of Manuel. “She’s super nice, in the championship,” said 18A Ari Wayne (Gunn), Rishabh Mark Hernandez, opened with a Olympic gold medalist and works hard and will bring energy head coach Colin Mello. “The Hedge (Lynbrook) and Riley Pres- 12-2 win over Marin and a 12-4 world recordholder Katie Ledecky to the team, especially the sprint- team played as well of an all- ton (Bellermine) were Stanford’s triumph over West Valley on Sat- will join the Cardinal in the fall ers. I know she will help me and around game as you can ask for at top scorers on the weekend. urday. In the semifinals Sunday, of 2015. She gave Stanford her Lea and the other sprinters get Stanford was routed by 680, 17-1. verbal commitment in May. Last better.” In the third-place game, Stanford weekend, she broke her world Bollier finished second in the dropped a 12-3 decision to Dia- marks in the 800- and 1500-meter 200 fly and eighth in the 100 fly. blo. freestyles in Texas. Godsoe was third in the 100 fly “18A is looking forward to At Santa Clara, Stanford senior and third in the 100 back. building on last year’s 10th-place Maddy Schaefer finished sev- Stanford grad B.J. Johnson was finish,” Utsumi said of the 2013 enth in the 100 free and fifth in third in the 200 breast and eighth -Ì>vÀ`Ê7>ÌiÀÊ*Ê ÕL JO tourney. “We are looking for- the 50 free. Cardinal sophomore in the 100 breast. Cardinal grad ward to seeing where we stack up Lia Neal also competed in Santa Alex Coville was eighth in the 50 at the US Club Championships Clara. Junior Sarah Haase quali- free and Geoff Cheah was seventh July 11-13. fied for the championship final of in the 100 back. “We are pleased to place our the 100 breast but did not race. DiRado, one of the top swim- 18B in the championship bracket Sacred Heart Prep grad Tom mers during the NCAA meet, of JO’s. After last year’s bronze Kremer, a junior at Stanford, fin- competed at the Grand Prix but medal in the Gold Division, the ished fifth in the 200 fly race. had been sick recently and wasn’t The Stanford Water Polo Club’s 18-under B team qualified for JOs team will be shooting for the Plat- “We have a lot of versatile up to speed. Lee won the 100 fly after finishing third last weekend. inum Division this year.” N swimmers,” Williamson said. and was ninth in the 50 free. N

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Golf tations. On Sunday, Wie let the golf world Three are named to U.S. teams VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«ÀiÛÕÃÊ«>}i® that all the hype that was heaped upon her as a teenager finally has tanford senior field hockey me making the national team. I rick Jeffrey will be on the USA will be playing for a purse of $6.5 been realized after the 24-year-old standout Kelsey Harbin am very excited to continue train- staff for the FINA Diving World million, including a top prize of captured the 2014 U.S. Women’s S has been named to the U.S. ing with Stanford and start with Cup set for July 15-20 in Shang- $1,170,000. Open golf championship. Women’s National Team, as an- the U.S. team as I work toward the hai, China. Woods, who also serves as host Wie shot rounds of 68-68-72-70 nounced by Team USA head Olympics.” of the event, last played in early for a 2-under 278, becoming the coach Craig Parn- Harbin is a two- Rowing March at the WGC-Cadillac only player to beat par at Pine- ham. time All-American Stanford’s Christine Cavallo Championship. Shortly after- hurst No. 2 course. She earned Harbin made the and was named the and Brittany Presten were named ward, he underwent surgery for $720,000. 30-player roster after 2013 NorPac West to the United States U-23 National a pinched nerve in his back and ‘’Oh my God, I can’t believe competing at the 2014 Player of the Year Team in rowing on Tuesday after began a slow and often tedious this is happening,’’ said Wie, who Women’s National with the Cardinal. winning the Final of the Ltwt rehabilitation. received a shower of champagne Championship last She led Stanford in B 4x at the U-23 Trials in West Woods, winner of 79 PGA Tour from her fellow competitors after week in Lancaster, assists (8) and tied Windsor, N.J. titles and 14 major championships, sinking her par putt on the 18th. Pa. She is the fourth for the most points Cavallo and Presten cruised said he was in con- “I don’t think this player in Stanford (22) during the 2013 to victory in a time of 6:59.57, stant pain before the will ever get old,” history to be named season. Harbin repre- nearly six seconds in front of surgery and wasn’t Wie said. “This is a to the U.S. Women’s sented Team USA at the second-place boat. The win sure if he would ever dream come true for National Team, join- the Junior Pan Amer- propelled the duo and their team- play professional golf me right now.” ing Sheryl Johnson, ican Championships mates to an automatic spot on again. Wie bounced back Onnie Killefer and Kelsey Harbin in September 2012 the Team USA U-23 roster. They “I wasn’t able to from a late mistake, Nancy White. and was a member now will have the opportunity function,” he said. “I a double-bogey six “Representing the U.S. is a of the U17 and U19 U.S. national to compete in the U-23 World couldn’t get out of at the 16th, and bur- great honor and has always been teams. Championships from July 21-27 bed.” ied a 25-foot birdie my dream,” said Harbin. “Mak- In other rowing news, former at Varese, Italy. The world’s for- putt on the 17th hole ing the women’s team is an amaz- Stanford rowers Grace Luczak Two other Stanford lightweights mer No. 1 player will to win her first major ing opportunity and I cannot wait and Elle Logan combined for a were in action on Tuesday. Kath- be in a field that in- championship with a to practice and play with the top gold, a silver and a bronze medal erine Christel and Jackie Huddle cludes the world’s two-shot victory over players in the country. I am look- as they were part of seven medals saw their run come to an end in top-ranked amateur Stacy Lewis. Wie had ing forward to taking everything for Team USA at the World Row- the rep of the Ltwt B 2x event. golfer. That would be Michelle Wie no three putts during I learn and bringing it back to my ing Cup II in Aiguebelette, France The duo took second with a time Rodgers, who gave the week. Stanford team so that we can con- this past weekend. of 7:34.23 to just miss out on up his senior year at Stanford and Wie was the youngest player, tinue to improve. making the finals. Stanford open turned pro. He made his debut at age 10, to qualify for a USGA “My Stanford coaches and Diving weight Nancy Miles won the race last week in the PGA Tour’s Trav- amateur event and was 13 when teammates played a huge role in New Stanford diving coach Pat- with a time of 7:24.05. N eler’s Championship at TPC River she played in the final group of a Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. major. Wie competed against the Rodgers made the cut and shot men on the PGA Tour while still Goldstein rounds of 66-69-71-70 for a 276 in high school and had the temer- VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«>}iÊÈä® total. That left him tied for 46th ity to even talk about playing in at 4-under par. Rodgers earned the Masters some day. top 10 juniors in the world and $17,186. A lot has changed for the 6-foot made USTA history by becoming “I have a lot of confidence that I Wie since then as she has taken the first player to capture three can compete with the best players a more conventional path to her consecutive national champion- in the world,” Rogers told reporters current popularity. ships (Boys’ 16 in 1992, Boys’ before the tourney began. “That’s “I just had so many people sur- 18 in 1993, Boys’ 18 in 1994) in why I’m a professional this week. rounding me . . . who never lost Kalamazoo, Mich. That’s why I decided to leave Stan- faith in me,” said said. “It’s just Goldstein then enjoyed a stellar ford. I feel like I’m ready.” amazing.” collegiate career from 1995-98, Rodgers’ resume at Stanford Wie’s previous best Open fin- leading the Cardinal to a 104-6 certainly confirmed that. The ish was a tie for third in 2006, but overall record — the best four- three-time All-American matched she had not cracked the top 10 in year stretch in program history Woods’ school record by win- nine previous starts. Twice she — while becoming the first player ning 11 college tournaments. withdrew (2007 and 2013), and in NCAA history to compete as He chopped nearly a stroke off twice she missed the cut (2008 a starting member of four con- Woods’ record with a 70.33 career and 2010). secutive national championship stroke average and averaged 69.4 On Sunday, however, her past teams. Goldstein was honored as

this season. was just that and her future all the an All-American in each of his >ÀÊÞÃÉ-Ì>vÀ`ÊÌ iÌVÃ Rodgers played three years at more bright. four years. Stanford, Woods two. “I’m so happy right now,” she Goldstein capped his career Rodgers also swept the 2014 said following her round. “I’m with a Pac-10 Player of the Year Hogan, Nicklaus and Haskins just unbelievably happy. I’m so honor in 1998 after winning 33 awards as college golf’s consen- honored to be part — to have my of his 35 overall matches during sus premiere player. name on the trophy. Just so grate- the team’s 28-0 campaign. A team And, like Woods, Rodgers ful for everything. I’m just really captain during his senior cam- signed a multiyear contract with happy. I’m really thankful, just paign, Goldstein and his team- Nike Golf. everything, feeling every single mates (which included the Bryan Rodgers, 21, has secured at least emotion I can right now.” brothers) surrendered just three Paul Goldstein played 10 years on the pro circuit after graduating six of the maximum seven spon- Since her victory, Wie has been individual points the entire season from Stanford in 1998 as a four-time All-American. sors exemptions he is allowed as a on a whirlwind PR tour of New while going undefeated and win- tour non-member. He’s using one York City. On Tuesday, she made ning the NCAA title. Goldstein Goldstein received his B.A. in of the ITA Steering Committee of those exemptions this week. stops at Sirius XM Radio, The To- finished his career with 84 dual- human biology from Stanford on Dual Match formats while also His hope is to play well enough day Show, Fox & Friends, CNN match victories, ranking fifth in 1998 before embarking on an coaching aspiring juniors in the to earn special temporary status Newsroom, CNN Sports Inter- overall in program history. impressive 10-year professional Bay Area. that would enable him to play an national, The Dan Patrick Show, The first-ever two-time recipi- career. After moving into the Goldstein is familiar with the unlimited number of PGA events NBC Sports Radio, NBC Sports ent of the ITA’s Arthur Ashe, Jr. world’s top 200 in less than one current collegiate landscape, hav- or to finish in the top 200 in Fe- Radio, CNBC Closing Bell, Golf Sportsmanship and Leadership year on the professional circuit, ing served as a Pac-12 Networks dExCup points, which would earn Central and Fox Sports 1. Award (1997, 1998), Goldstein Goldstein’s ATP world rankings color analyst for the previous two him a spot in the Web.com Tour She carried the U.S. Women’s also was recognized as the ITA’s eventually reached as high as seasons during dual match and Finals, where he would compete Open Trophy with her wherever Rafael Osuna Sportsmanship No. 58 in singles and No. 40 in conference championship com- for a PGA Tour card for the 2014- she went, which included a trip Award recipient in 1997. Gold- doubles. petition. 15 season. to the top of the Empire State stein was inducted into the ITA Goldstein has remained active Now he’ll be on the other side Qualifying for events is some- Building. Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame on both a local and national level of the microphone.N thing that Wie no longer has to It was an appropriate place to in May 2013 and currently serves within the tennis community, (Brian Risso of the Stanford worry about. Nor is she carrying be, since Wie is now on top of the on the ITA Hall of Fame Com- serving as a USTA Nominating Sports Information Department the baggage of unrealized expec- world in women’s golf.N mittee. Committee member and member contributed)

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