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FEBRUARY 26, 2010 VOLUME 18, NO. 8 INSIDE: MOVIES | PAGE 16 650.964.6300 MountainViewOnline.com City Council sets the stage for major budget cuts By Daniel DeBolt potential cuts to police and library ser- — including $1 million in new revenue ountain View residents and city vices, cutting off funds to local nonprofits, and $1 million in employee compensation N AT A GLANCE employees responded en masse possibly closing Deer Hollow Farm and a cuts — to fill the rest of an estimated $5 to the prospect of city budget possible 2 percent increase in water rates. million deficit in the 2010-11 fiscal year. Proposed measures to improve the city’s budget M outlook include: cuts, packing the City Council chambers City manager Kevin Duggan said the The cuts could mean the elimination Tuesday night until there was nowhere potential cuts might appear to be severe of 37 employee positions, about 24 of Cuts to the Police Department .... $1.4 million left to stand. because the city exhausted its options for which are currently filled. Duggan said Reduced library hours ...... $150,000 Council members said they had received less painful cuts last year. 80 percent of the city budget is employee more than 100 e-mails that afternoon By June, the City Council must sift compensation costs. Reduced code enforcement ...... $110,000 alone from people concerned about a through the potential cuts, which total The list of potential cuts includes Eliminating funding to nonprofits .... $272,000 list, released by the city manager last somewhere between $3.3 million and eliminating or partially cutting funds to Eliminating weed abatement ...... $105,200 Thursday, which outlined potential cuts $4.3 million, to find about $2 million in Raising water rates by 2 percent .....$300,000 to various city services. The list includes savings. The city hopes to find other ways See COUNCIL, page 8 City may allow medi-pot dispensaries by year’s end TEMPORARY BAN APPROVED, GIVING STAFFERS ENOUGH TIME TO CRAFT REGULATIONS By Daniel DeBolt urgency” prohibition takes effect within 30 days and would sunset he City Council approved on April 18, 2011. It was proposed a one-year ban on medi- after an “urgency” interim ban Tcal marijuana dispensaries brought before the council two Tuesday to allow time for the weeks ago failed to gain the six city to craft regulations allowing votes it required due to opposition medical marijuana to be sold in by council members John Inks and Mountain View. Tom Means. Both continued their There now appears to be three opposition to any kind of tempo- potential Mountain View dis- rary ban on Tuesday. pensary operators, including a So far no council member is man who introduced himself to clearly opposed to having a dispen- the council Tuesday as corporate sary in Mountain View. Council attorney Matt Rocero. member Laura Macias appeared “It can be a very important to come close two weeks ago when JAMES TENSUAN source of tax revenue,” he said. “I she noted that the federal govern- MAHALO: have been here since 5 p.m. and ment still has not legalized medical Members of Halau ‘o Keikiali’i perform traditional Hawaiian dances at the Community School of heard everything you have been marijuana — though the Obama Music and Arts on Sunday. The group’s mission is to educate the public about Hawaiian culture through talking about,” referring to city’s administration has turned a blind its performances. potential budget cuts. eye to it — possibly putting the city City attorney Jannie Quinn said in a difficult position. the council would hold a study ses- “There is an interest in mak- sion on medical marijuana-related ing this available,” Macias said issues before summer break, and Tuesday. proposed regulations could be Medical marijuana lobbyist Guv’s Challenge gets teens off the couch approved by the council sometime Max Del Real said he was sur- By Kelsey Mesher There was always an excuse, Sports aimed at getting students by the end of the year — which is prised at the lack of opposition to she explained: She was too busy; to exercise more. Its premise is when a City Council election will medical marijuana in Mountain hen Los Altos High her bike tires were flat; her knees simple: commit to exercising for also be occurring. School senior Anna were bad and she couldn’t run. at least 30 minutes three times Approved by a 4-2 vote, the “non See POT, page 9 WLee quit competitive Then, in December, she heard a week for a month. Perks for swimming last year to participate about the Governor’s Challenge, participants include free gym in Main Street, the school’s top a statewide program put on by memberships and lift tickets at choir, she also gave up regular Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s exercise. Council on Physical Fitness and See CHALLENGE, page 6
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From the Editor’s The little Desk house on Boranda Remember Avenue OFFICIALS SAID HAVING this ... TO DEMOLISH ELDERLY By Don Frances WOMAN’S HOME WAS ‘GUT WRENCHING’ ATTY GUINTO repre- sents the Northern Cal- By Daniel DeBolt Pifornia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, which ity officials say they keeps an office at 1060 La Aveni- explored every alterna- da Street in Mountain View. Ctive they could think Recently I received an e-mail of before deciding to demol- MICHELLE LE from Ms. Guinto asking for help. A driver was killed after his car smashed into seven trees on West Middlefield Road, including these ish an elderly woman’s home It seems the group’s upcoming two, early Sunday, Feb. 21. on Boranda Avenue late last benefit could use a boost — and year. In the end, they said, the as Voice readers have shown 100-year-old house was too far many times, they are always gone to be saved. ready to support a worthy Driver dies in devastating The small yellow house at cause. 913 Boranda Ave. had gone Her e-mail is just the sort I like: unnoticed behind overgrown well-written and succinct, with foliage before city building some flattery directed our way, so crash on W. Middlefield inspectors arrived last sum- I’ll just give you the bulk of it: By Kelsey Mesher avenues, according to police Wylie said. Fire crews were mer in response to a tip from spokesperson Liz Wylie. called to put out the burning Adult Protective Services that Dear Mr. Frances, ountain View police “When we got there, the tree vehicle and a tree that had the roof was falling in. It was Thanks in large part to your say an “extremely and the vehicle were engulfed caught fire. occupied by Loretta Pangrac, coverage of the Alzheimer’s Mhorrific” single-car in flames,” she said. “Officers Wylie said the vehicle, a an elderly woman on a fixed Association’s Memories in the accident killed the driver of attempted to try to find a 2001 Volvo S80, was destroyed income whose family had Making program, in which indi- a Volvo after it smashed into way into the vehicle to get the behind recognition. She said it owned the property and the viduals with mid- to late-stage seven trees on the median of trapped driver out, but the hit six trees along the roadway, home for decades and passed Alzheimer’s participate in art West Middlefield Road early vehicle had substantial damage knocking several down com- it along to her. classes to improve communica- Sunday morning. and there was a lot of debris on pletely, before coming to rest Months went by as the city tion and self confidence, our Police were notified at 2:32 top of it.” against a large redwood tree. tried to work with various Memories in the Making Art a.m. Sunday that an eastbound The driver, who has not been Another, slightly smaller red- volunteer organizations to see & Wine Auction in 2009 raised vehicle had crashed into a tree identified, “sustained massive wood was knocked down and if the house could be repaired $92,000 to support families cop- on West Middlefield between injuries and burns” and was or rebuilt. As winter neared, ing with Alzheimer’s disease in Linda Vista and San Vernon pronounced dead at the scene, See CRASH, page 7 then-building official Dave our community. Basinger was worried the We will be hosting the event oncoming rains would cause again on Friday, March 5. Unfor- the roof to fall in on Pangrac, tunately, we have not been seeing who refused many times to as many people register for the Police find $10K in stolen leave her home. event as we had last year. “Why didn’t they just leave I am hoping that you might me alone and let me deal with be able to run a calendar listing checks, two arrested it?” said Pangrac, who spoke or event announcement in this on the phone from the Moun- week’s edition if it’s not too late! By Kelsey Mesher have any ID or driver’s license on were clean, said Wylie, “But tain View hotel room where her,” said police spokesperson Liz when we search the car we find she has lived since November, The Memories in the Making ountain View police say Wylie. She said it was determined a backpack that’s basically filled when the house was demol- Art & Wine Auction, emceed by they recovered more that two of the passengers were with mail.” ished. She said she feels like KPIX-TV reporter Thuy Vu, is Mthan $10,000 in checks on probation. Five checks belonging to the city stole her house. March 5, 6-9:30 p.m. at the Com- and a plethora of other stolen “Due to the fact that two of “Greenwood Circle HOA,” made Basinger, who was taking puter History Museum in Moun- mail while conducting an early- them are on probation, that out to various people or com- on the role as interim build- tain View. All proceeds benefit morning traffic stop last week. gives us the right to search not panies and valued at just over ing official at the time, said the Alzheimer’s Association. For At approximately 2:15 a.m. only them but also the car,” $10,000, were among the recov- he called building officials in more info, visit www.alz.org/ on Monday, Feb. 15, an officer Wylie said, adding that the offi- ered mail. Wylie said investiga- other cities for advice. Most norcal or call (800) 272-3900 V pulled over a vehicle with four cer could also legally search the tors were still going through the said they never had to deal people for a traffic violation, vehicle to find identification for rest of the mail, and did not yet with such a situation. A few Don Frances can be reached at according to reports. the driver. [email protected]. “The driver claimed she did not The passengers on probation See CHECKS, page 7 See HOUSE, page 11
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CALL FOR ARTISTS SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: MARCH 18, 2010, 5:00 P.M. Submit To: [email protected]
The City of Mountain View’s Visual Arts Committee is seeking solo artists or artist collectives to exhibit public art in the lobby of the Center for the Performing Arts for the 2010 11 season. The rotating exhibits are approximately nine weeks in length and are viewed by up to 25,000 people. The Committee par- ticularly wants to encourage exhibits by professional artists or collectives and only media that can be hung on the exhibition walls will be accepted for this space. The City will provide insurance, installation and offer a small stipend to help defray JAMES TENSUAN. transportation and/or shipping costs. Site visits to the Center for Performing Arts Lobby are encouraged in order for the PLANTED: artist(s) to get an idea of the exhibition space. The lobby is Elena Eneva and Riad El-Bdour plant a cherry tree at the three-way intersection of Shoreline Boulevard, open on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 12pm to 1pm Stierlin Road and Montecito Avenue last Saturday morning. The two were among a handful of volunteers taking part in a tree-planting event organized by Mountain View Trees, a local group. and one hour prior to every public performance. The option to sell exhibited artwork through the Center for Performing Arts Box Offi ce for a 20 percent commission is now available to “We’re facing an enormous fact,” supported by new research, exhibitors. All sale and delivery arrangements will be made by CHALLENGE problem with childhood obesity,” that “physical activity is highly the Center for Performing Arts staff with buyers. Continued from page 1 he said. “Our healthiest communi- connected to academic success.” ties now are still worse than our County Public Health Depart- All submittals should include the following: unhealthiest communities were a ment data supports this. In a 2009 nearby ski resorts. generation ago.” Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, it 1. A one-page résumé in PDF format, titled Last name “My friend and I were like, ‘Let’s “We used to play hide and seek was reported that those who are First name do it,’ because I’ve never been ski- and all these games in the street,” obese are less likely to graduate ing before,” Lee said, adding that he added. “That’s just not the from college or to pursue graduate 2. 10 digital photos in JPEG format, numbered 1 through 10. besides the incentives, doing the world we live in at this point. Fast or professional degrees. (72 dpi, 600 x 800 and no larger than 10 MB total for Governor’s Challenge “was more food and unhealthy food is too “We’re finding a real connection all images). A minimum of fi ve (5) of the 10 digital pho- about wanting to get back into prevalent, more prevalent in cer- between the physical activity and tos must be of art that would be exhibited; the remaining shape.” tain communities.” These days it’s the academic success,” Rogers said. 5 photos may be samples of other past works. Since signing on to the Chal- difficult, he said, “to commit to a He noted that last year, schools lenge, Lee said she and a group diet that’s healthy.” with the highest participation 3. An inventory list in PDF format that provides the follow- of friends from school have been According to 2008 data from in the Governor’s Challenge saw ing information that correlates with each numbered photo: coordinating times to visit the the Santa Clara County Public standardized test scores rise up to local 24 Hour Fitness, where they 8 percent. D04,5:065:6-(*;<(3>692 Health Department, about one received a free membership. They in four children in the county are He acknowledged that a one- D ,+0( use the cardio machines, she said, overweight or obese, as defined by month commitment to exercise D(;,6->692 and have started to do some light having a body mass index (BMI) during the Challenge may not be D#0;3,6->6920-(5@ weightlifting as well. of 25 or higher. Hispanic and life-altering for every participant. “We’ll call each other up and say, African-American populations are However, “A portion of those kids 4. A price list in PDF format ‘Do you want to go to the gym at 5, more likely to be overweight or it will affect,” he said, “and it will 6, 7 ...?’” she said. obese. change their health outcomes in The Visual Arts Committee asks that all work considered The program is growing pre- But the latest signs are encour- the future. But it’s going to take for exhibition be appropriate for the space, both in size and cipitously. Last year, 80,000 stu- aging. Joy Alexiou, spokesperson a lot more than the Governor’s subject matter. A schematic with dimensions of the exhibit dents statewide participated in the for the county Public Health Challenge to turn things around space is attached for your use. The Committee also reserves Challenge. By the end of January Department, said the number of in society.” the right to visit any chosen artist at their studio to review this year, Lee was among 429,271 overweight and obese children in The Governor’s Challenge has their work prior to exhibition. For dimensions of the exhibit participants with three months Santa Clara County has declined kick-started at least one local stu- still remaining. A state official told slightly over the last several years. dent. Lee said she plans to continue space please refer to the schematic listed on our website the Voice that 675 youths from the “It seems like we’re following heading to the gym, and that she’s under “Announcements” at www.mountainview.gov. city of Mountain View have par- the national trends,” she said. “We already reaped some benefits of ticipated thus far this year. think more people are making an regular exercise. Do not send any materials not specifi cally requested as part “Whatever you like to do and effort on both better eating habits “Exercise improves your mood,” of this application; e.g., drawings, videos, catalogs, binders, it gets your heart pumping, that’s and exercising. We know there she said, adding that once she etc. They will not be considered as part of your application what we want to encourage,” said have been measures taken here started “I felt a lot better. Sitting packet and will not be reviewed by the selection panel. The Kenny Rogers, executive direc- in our county, with schools in around at home and watching TV City of Mountain View is not responsible for loss or damage tor of the Governor’s Council. particular — about what’s offered is not an uplifting thing to do.” to material. Incomplete entries will not be reviewed. “Hopefully, this will help children at the cafeteria, what’s offered in For more information about the develop a love for physical activ- vending machines. Maybe we’re Governor’s Challenge or to sign up, ALL SUBMITTALS WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY ity that they’ll carry their whole turning a corner and we’re starting visit www.govcouncil.org/chal- V OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW AND WILL NOT lives.” to realize some good changes.” lenge. Rogers said the challenge is Rogers said the importance of BE RETURNED. open-ended to encourage partici- fitness extends beyond physicality. E-mail Kelsey Mesher at pation. He called it “a critically important [email protected]
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their investigation. Although CRASH police believe speed was a fac- Continued from page 5 tor, Wylie said they did not yet have an estimate on how fast the snapped in half, she said. driver was traveling. The speed “Hitting a tree cuts through limit where the crash occurred is the car like a knife, so hitting 35 miles per hour. seven of them of varying sizes — As of press time, police were it completely destroys the car,” waiting on reports from the Wylie said. “From certain angles coroner’s office and did not yet it is literally unrecognizable.” know if alcohol or drugs were Middlefield was closed in both involved. Anyone with informa- directions until 11 a.m. that day tion on the crash is asked to call so authorities could conduct police at (650) 903-6344. V
driver and the fourth passenger, CHECKS who was not on probation, were Continued from page 5 responsible for the stolen mail. Beverly Minnich, 29, of Mor- know from where it had been gan Hill and Jarrod Azatt, 30, of stolen. Mountain View, were arrested “Theft of mail is illegal,” she for possession of stolen property. said, “but what we’re really Wylie said Azatt was later looking for is if there’s identity charged with giving false infor- theft, or check fraud.” mation to a police officer Wylie said it was determined because he initially had lied during the investigation that the about his identity. V
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are made, the department says, Employee Services Department COUNCIL is that about 100 crime victims would save up to $150,000. Continued from page 1 a year would not have their ■ Reducing tree trimming of cases investigated. Interaction the city’s 28,000 trees, or transfer- with the public may be handled ring maintenance of 12,800 street 13 local nonprofits and services, increasingly by automated phone trees to property owners, would such as the Day Worker Center services and reports taken on the save up to $325,000. The report and the Community Services Internet. says the city could lose its “Tree Agency, to save up to $272,000. ■ Eliminating city funding of City USA” status. Council members Jac Siegel and $272,000 for 13 local nonprofits Laura Macias defended the city’s and services, including the Com- In addition to these proposed funding of local nonprofits, with munity School of Music and Arts, cuts, the city is considering rais- Macias saying that those services the Community Services Agency, ing water rates on residents by 2 are needed more than ever during the Day Worker Center, Health percent, saving the city govern- a recession. Trust, Junior Achievement, May- ment $300,000 on its own water One resident expressed frustra- view Community Center, Project bills. tion that some of the wealthiest Sentinel, Catholic Charities long The council has until June to companies in the world, which term care ombudsman, Santa pass a final city budget. are based in Mountain View, Clara Family Health Foundation, could not provide the city more Support Network for Battered Reasons for deficit tax revenue. Women, a youth sports fee waiver The city’s costs are increasing “The amount of money we are and Parents Helping Parents. by about $4 million every year, talking about here is a rounding ■ Reducing library hours by officials say, mainly due to rising error for Google,” he said. “Just six to eight hours a week could employee compensation costs — because (Google) is not selling save $150,000, while library staff, increasingly expensive pensions, physical things, retirement we don’t get the health benefits same revenue The city’s costs are increasing by about and contractual of an Ikea or cost-of-living Walmart. That’s $4 million every year, mainly due to adjustments. insane.” For now, how- One item on rising employee compensation costs — ever, the city the list is the is unable to city’s $110,000 increasingly expensive pensions, retirement significantly share of funding health benefits and contractual contain those to Deer Hollow costs, council Farm at Rancho cost-of-living adjustments. members say, as San Antonio, only the Police which is actu- Department’s ally on county land in the hills services and program cuts could union contract is up for renego- above Los Altos and Cupertino. If save another $93,000. Parking tiation this year. the city cuts that funding, staffers the bookmobile and reducing the The remaining city employees said, it could lead to the full clo- budget for new materials could are largely represented by three sure of the demonstration farm save another $147,000. other unions, which have contracts enjoyed by hundreds of school- ■ Reducing code enforcement up for renegotiation in June 2011. children every year. services by 50 percent to save Duggan said the city could save $1 The meeting was attended by $110,000, which means code million a year by reducing the Fire many button-wearing Deer Hol- enforcement would focus solely Department’s minimum staffing Tutor Partners for low supporters, including Sue on life safety and zoning issues. requirement of firefighters on duty Quotes: Gale, president of Friends of Deer “Neighborhood preservation” from 21 to 19. The current staffing New Generations Hollow Farm, who said the city’s complaints, such as front yard requirement is set in a union con- funding is matched by 80 volun- storage, weeds, signs and private tract with firefighters. “I wish I could teers working for free to give tours property parking complaints, In his report released last week, spend even more of the farm every year at a value would go largely unanswered. Duggan announced that city time with her, of at least $100,000. Most council ■ Elimination of the city’s staffers have found $1 million in members agreed it was time to dedicated shopping cart/graffiti other budget savings over the last she is learning ask neighboring cities to help abatement program would save year, reducing the projected defi- so quickly.” You can make Mountain View and the county $54,700 a year. cit from $5 million to $4 million. a difference ... fund Deer Hollow Farm, and Gale ■ Cutting park ranger hours The $1 million in savings was “I have learned to agreed. to pre-2007 levels would save found mostly in a reorganization After residents, city employees $111,700 and result in less enforce- of the Police Department for a listen carefully, ...by being a mentor or tutor for and nonprofit representatives ment of park rules at Cuesta and savings of $512,000. There is also enthusiastically the Los Altos and Mountain View spoke in defense of their many Rengstorff parks and an increased $25,000 in reduced fuel costs, and to build our schools and Child Advocates in programs and services, council need for police patrols there. $70,000 saved from contract- great personal member Tom Means said, “Every- ■ The Police Activities League ing out an emergency medical Silicon Valley. one thinks their program is essen- could lose all of its $25,000 in services coordinator in the Fire relationship.” We need more volunteer tutors tial, but tell me what isn’t.” funds for a dedicated Police Department, $170,000 in savings Department staffer. from paying its pension rate to and mentors to assist our On the block ■ Chinese and Russian lan- the state at the beginning of the community‘s children. Our motto The list of potential city cuts guage interpreters at city meetings year, and $100,000 saved from is: “You‘re only young once includes: would lose their $12,800 budget, renegotiating the city’s purchas- but you can make a difference which could eliminate those ser- ing contracts. forever.” Please help us make a ■About $1.4 million in cuts to vices or make them volunteer- The 26-page report can be the Police Department, includ- only. found at www.mountainview. difference by volunteering today. ing the loss of an unspecified ■ Eliminating the city’s dedi- gov under City Council agendas number of low-level police offi- cated weed abatement program, and public records. Look for the Please Contact: cers, or “community service offi- saving $105,200, would result Feb. 23, 2010 council meeting Linda Waud, Psy.D cers,” to save $785,300. Several in more weeds in city parks and packet. V 650-691-2434 other administrative assistant medians. [email protected] positions would be cut as well. ■ A combined restructuring of E-mail Daniel DeBolt at Among the impacts if those cuts the city manager’s office and the [email protected]
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N CITYBRIEFS OPPONENTS FIGHT OFF REPAIRS SLATED FOR MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL SAN ANTONIO OVERPASS The City Council voted 5-1 Mountain View and Palo Alto Tuesday to prevent a Montessori will begin fixing up the San preschool from opening on El Antonio Road overpass this week, Monte Avenue after neighbors weather permitting, in a project campaigned against it, saying the that officials say will cause lane location was unsafe. closures and traffic delays. Opponents, mostly from anoth- The project, funded largely er Montessori preschool based at a through a federal grant, includes church across the street, gathered repairs to railings, curbs and side- $1,000 to appeal a conditional walks at the San Antonio Road permit for the site that had been crossing at Alma Street and Central approved by zoning administrator Expressway. About two thirds of Peter Gilli. The preschool would the overpass is located in Mountain have been in an 11,000-square- View, one third in Palo Alto. foot house at 1050 El Monte Ave. Mountain View project manager with up to 39 children between Jack Muench said construction was the ages of 2 and 5. expected to begin sometime this The house is set close to the week, if the weather cooperates, and busy four-lane street with only conclude in April. He said some of six parking spaces, and opponents the lanes on San Antonio would be called it an unsafe location for the temporarily closed, as would the school. They argued that parking two ramps leading from San Anto- is inadequate and that the city nio to Alma. The lane and ramp already has more preschools than closures would only occur between it needs. 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., he said. To prevent parking overflow, The overpass was built in 1961 the city was going to require that and seismically retrofitted in 1994. pick-up times be staggered in the The current project will mostly afternoons so that three groups of involve maintenance work. 13 children would be picked up in Mountain View is overseeing the two-hour intervals. $861,000 project and contributing “The requirements of safety, $174,000 for the repairs. Palo Alto is as have been discussed at length, chipping in $90,000. The cities also have not been met,” said council received $597,000 for the repairs member Laura Macias. “Here we from the Federal Highway Bridge have the right child care center at Program grant. the wrong spot.” Mountain View will provide Only council member Tom information about lane closures Means supported the preschool through message signs near the proposal. Member Mike Kasper- construction area and on the city’s zak was absent. Web site, www.ci.mtnview.ca.us.
— Daniel DeBolt — Palo Alto Weekly
POT don’t know if I would want to go as Continued from page 1 out of the way as possible to get my medicine,” she said. View after he was hired by potential In an effort to address certain operator Brian David. Rocero said issues early on, Means made a 64 percent of Santa Clara County motion to not tax medical marijua- voters supported Proposition 215, na dispensaries or place a limit on designed to legalize medical mari- how many could open in Mountain juana in California, in 1996. Jona- View. He and Inks, a fellow Liber- than Lustig, another local advocate tarian, were the only members who Enroll in of medical marijuana, added that voted for the motion and it failed. camp by April 18 Mountain View had a higher per- Council member Jac Siegel said and enter a centage of support than any other he would consider a tax on medical drawing for a city. marijuana, though Bryant joined FREE week of camp! Advocates said it shouldn’t take others, including potential dispen- long for the city to create regula- sary operator Lustig, in saying it is Enrich. tions, which would specify where inappropriate to tax sick people. in the city dispensaries are allowed, “I don’t think we should exploit Sign up for summer fun today! Enroll at the Y. among other things. “There are our patients to take care of our Engage with others. over 120 cities and counties in this parks and roadways,” Lustig said. To locate the YMCA nearest you or get our your life. state with comprehensive ordi- At one point, city attorney Quinn Summer Camp Guide, call (408) 351-6400 Enrich nances,” Rocero said. came under fire for a perceived bias or visit www.ymcasv.org/summercamp The advocates noted that cit- against medical marijuana. Inks ies usually prohibit dispensaries YMCA summers include: said it would be easy for her office to (& !'! "! within 1,000 feet of schools and “shelve” the ordinance, while advo- science, arts and more! other social gathering places. Some cates criticized her “draconian ($ " ! had previously said the best place to language” in the ban. Inks was also ( operate a dispensary is in the city’s critical of the city attorney for (% !! ! out-of-the-way industrial parks, including in her report a “white ( " " !! !! ! but Mayor Ronit Bryant questioned paper” from the California Police Enroll now! whether that would be best. Chiefs Association which opposes “As a former very sick person I medical marijuana dispensaries. V
FEBRUARY 26, 2010 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ 9 Ask the Dietitian LifeSteps® Weight Management Program A registered dietitian will be available to answer questions. Pick up LifeSteps® is a comprehensive program that stresses the importance free handouts, a portion guide bookmark, and view special displays of healthy food choices, physical activity and behavior modification and other nutrition resources. Free. techniques for weight management. Mountain View Center, 650-934-7373 Mountain View Center, 650-934-7373 701 East El Camino Real 701 East El Camino Real Third Floor, Community Health Resource Center Thursday, March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Palo Alto Center, 650-614-3200 Nutrition Services 795 El Camino Real PAMF’s Nutrition and Diabetes Education Departments have registered Community Health Resource Center dietitians who offer one-on-one counseling and education for weight Thursday, March 4 and 18, 1:30 – 3 p.m. management, nutrition-related medical diagnoses and other nutrition Tuesday, March 9, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. needs. Tuesday, March 23, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. Mountain View Center, 650-934-7177 701 East El Camino Real Palo Alto Center, 650-853-2961 Lecture 795 El Camino Real Improving South Asian Health: Redwood City Center, 650-853-2961 Heart Disease and Diabetes Prevention 805 Veterans Boulevard This lecture covers how to identify your South Asian adjusted risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, lifestyle changes to live longer, and tips for nutrition and healthy eating. Free. Supermarket Wise Mountain View Center, 650-934-7373 This two-hour walk through Nob Hill Foods will enlighten and inspire 701 East El Camino Real you with tips for reading food labels, understanding how stores are Third Floor, Conference Rooms C & D laid out and shopping strategies. Pre-registration, fee charged. Wednesday, March 11, 7 – 8 p.m. Nob Hill Grocery, 650-934-7373 1250 Grant Road HMR® Weight Management Program Thursday, March 4, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This is a research-based, medically supervised weight management program designed for those, ages 16 and up, who would like to lose between 10 and 200 and more pounds. HMR Center (Mountain View), 650-404-8260 700 East El Camino Real, Suite 100 For more nutrition-related information, visit pamf.org.
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Top: 913 Boranda Ave. is now an empty lot. Above: Pictures taken by city inspectors show the state of decay SHOPPING of the house’s roof and walls. More yarn, needles, books & supplies than you’ve EVER seen; Officials said that on the day Ultimately, the council voted FREE special events; 1-HOUR market sessions; and MORE! HOUSE they came to deliver a court order 4-2 on Tuesday to place a lien on Continued from page 5 to Pangrac forcing her to be out the property in order to recoup by November, she appeared to be $19,630 in city expenses, including FEBRUARY 26-28, 2010 told stories that were just as “gut exhausted from emptying buckets putting up Pangrac in a hotel for Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA wrenching” as this one was turning of water from a heavy rainstorm two weeks, putting her belongings out to be, he said. the night before. The Police Depart- in emergency storage and nearly FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 10AM TO 6PM He eventually had to declare ment’s top negotiator was there to $18,000 in demolition costs. SUNDAY - 10AM TO 4PM the home a dangerous “public talk to her and she left willingly, Council members Margaret Abe- nuisance,” and it was demolished officials said. Koga and John Inks opposed the in November to lien, with Inks saying prevent it from it was “chilling” how falling on some- “She didn’t want to leave her home; this the city “scraped” $2.00 OFF one, officials say. the home. Other “She didn’t was her home. I cannot stress enough members disagreed, want to leave including Ronit Bry- ADMISSION her home; this how hard city staff worked with Loretta ant, who said it was FOR YOU AND EACH MEMBER OF YOUR GROUP! was her home,” Pangrac to find a solution to her situation. appropriate for the said interim city city to step in to pre- tickets, directions, & details attorney Jan- We couldn’t find a way to fix it.” vent the house from KnittingUniverse.com/Wmarket/ nie Quinn, who falling in on Pangrac, supervises the JANNIE QUINN as well as recouping BUY TICKETS ONLINE city’s building the costs through a FREE inspectors. “I cannot stress enough On Tuesday the City Council took lien. Siegel appeared to caution oth- CODE: PAW19 how hard city staff worked with up the matter of whether to place a ers against feeling sorry for Pangrac, $8.00 PER DAY Loretta Pangrac to find a solution lien on the property, and during because she refused to be helped 2 & 3 DAY DISCOUNT Special to her situation. We couldn’t find a the discussion council member Jac by several community members PASSES AVAILABLE way to fix it.” Siegel said that more of the roof had he knows who work with seniors. Events Because Pangrac was unable to fallen in on that rainy night. It was He said he himself had visited the afford repairs, the volunteer orga- also revealed during the meeting home and that it was in such bad nization Rebuilding Together was that on the day she was removed shape that a person could shake the called in to see what could be done. from her home, Pangrac was taken whole building with their hands. But after years with a damaged to a holding cell by police and then Pangrac said she was upset about roof, the house’s walls and roof sup- given a psychiatric evaluation. the lien, which the city will subtract s port beams had sustained serious At one point Pangrac asked to from the property’s sale price. water damage and were crumbling, live in a trailer on the property, “They are responsible for WEST 2010 Basinger said, and the roof was in but city ordinances won’t allow everything they did and now “imminent danger of collapse.” for it, Basinger said. Real estate they want to me to pay for it?” The home would have to be com- agent Timothy Proschold said he she told the Voice. V pletely rebuilt at a cost of $250,000, has been contracted to put the which was unaffordable for Pan- property up for sale once some E-mail Daniel DeBolt at grac and beyond what Rebuilding issues with the title for the land [email protected] Together was able to do, he said. are worked out.
FEBRUARY 26, 2010 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ 11 ■ EDITORIAL ■ YOUR LETTERS 7JFXQPJOU ■ GUEST OPINIONS N EDITORIAL N LETTERS THE OPINION OF THE VOICE VOICES FROM THE COMMUNITY
Founding Editor, Kate Wakerly CONSIDER FLOOD RISK was presented showing a butcher IN NORTH BAYSHORE shop. The comment was made N STAFF Give Bayshore that when this slide was shown Editor: to high school students, they had Publisher As a co-author of a chapter of no idea what they were looking at Tom Gibboney housing a look the Environmental Sustainabil- because the meat was not pack- ity Task Force (ESTF) report, I Editorial he city’s notion of not mixing housing and commercial aged in Styrofoam. was pleased to read of Google’s I do not believe that Deer Hollow Managing Editor Don Frances development in the North Bayshore has run afoul of embrace of the ESTF’s recom- Farm can be considered “non- Staff Writers Daniel DeBolt, Kelsey Mesher Google, its major tenant and the company that has done T mendations in its quest for more essential,” because if we are not Intern Dana Sherne more than any other to put Mountain View on the map. development in North Bayshore properly educating our children, Photographer Michelle Le So far, there is only a difference of opinion about what the (“Google pressures city over plan there’s really no point. Photo Intern James Tensuan city’s new General Plan will say about building housing around for North Bayshore,” Feb. 19). Silicon Valley may provide the Contributors Dale Bentson, Angela Hey, The portion of the ESTF report Sheila Himmel, Jennifer Pence, Monica Schreiber the Googleplex, and all the other high-tech companies, located “gee whiz,” but biology and ecol- in this area north of the Bayshore Freeway. that I was involved with exam- ogy are more fundamental. ined the increased risk of flood- Design & Production The City Council and planning commissioners are in the Bill Michel Design Director Raul Perez ing in the city as a consequence Ortega Avenue midst of a major rewrite of the General Plan, the city’s blueprint Designers Linda Atilano, Laura Don, of anticipated sea level rise. Gary Vennarucci for planning and zoning changes over the next 20 to 30 years. Much of the North Bayshore THANK YOU FOR TELLING area is already in the 100-year Advertising Once the plan is approved, probably early next year, most future flood zone, and those risks will LIZZY’S STORY Advertising Representatives Anna Mirsky, development decisions will be expected to line up with the Gen- Dianna Prather eral Plan. increase significantly with sea Editor: level rise anticipated in the com- Thank you for Kelsey Mesher’s Real Estate Account Executive And so far at least, the city’s vision of a “commercial-only” Rosemary Lewkowitz ing years. The report included piece about our daughter Lizzy Real Estate Advertising Coordinator Bayshore does not line up with Google’s call for more homes, specific recommendations to the celebrating the 25th anniversary of Diane Martin stores and infrastructure to be included in the plan. In part, city to strengthen its policies to her heart transplant surgery in 1984 Google’s request addresses Bayshore’s main flaw — that it lacks mitigate the increased risks from (“Nothing slows her down,” Feb. Published every Friday at flooding, especially for possible 12). Mesher captured the essence 450 Cambridge Avenue access to mass transit, and requires its workers to commute due Palo Alto, CA 94306 to the city’s lack of housing. future residential development of “Lizzy Craze 2010” to a T. (650) 964-6300 in North Bayshore. Our family is forever grateful In a letter to the city, Google said that allowing stores and fax (650) 964-0294 I hope that Google is embrac- to Stanford University Medical E-mail news and photos to: homes would mean North Bayshore could “continue to be the Center and the excellent team of [email protected] ing those ESTF recommenda- E-mail letters to: center of sustainable development for Google’s HQ campus.” tions, as well as those that are brilliant, skilled and caring people [email protected] The environmental argument is compelling: Google employee more closely in line with their who work together to make life- News/Editorial Department Deb Henigson asked council members and planning commis- development plans, and that the saving medical miracles happen (650) 964-6300 for Lizzy, her brother Andy, as fax (650) 964-0294 sioners to “make a place where it is easier to bike, walk and take city will incorporate those rec- ommendations into its policies. well as so many others. Every day Display Advertising Sales public transit than it is to drive.” (650) 964-6300 Jeff Segall is a gift as our children continue to But the council members and commissioners still need con- Classified Advertising Sales California Street enjoy healthy constructive lives. s vincing. One issue is that housing does not generate as much I believe Mesher’s piece will not FAX tax revenue as businesses do. Another is that residents there, only give hope to other families, E-mail Classified [email protected] A NOTE TO COUNCIL even Google employees, might be uncomfortable after their first should they ever face the medical E-mail Circulation [email protected] ON DEER HOLLOW night alongside a live concert at Shoreline Amphitheatre. issues that our family faced, but The Voice is published weekly by Embarcadero Editor: it will also increase awareness of Media Co. and distributed free to residences and Nevertheless, the council has asked the Planning Department businesses in Mountain View. If you are not Dear council members, the great need for donor organs. currently receiving the paper, you may request to assess Bayshore’s housing potential, and to augment an initial In a presentation to my Leader- Susan and Charlie Craze free delivery by calling 964-6300. Subscriptions for report that suggests housing could be built over retail on Shore- PER YEAR PER YEARS ARE WELCOME ship Mountain View class, a slide Redwood City #OPYRIGHT ¥ BY %MBARCADERO -EDIA line Boulevard. Company. All rights reserved. There are a couple possible advantages to housing at Bayshore: Member, Mountain View Chamber of Commerce ■ By building homes near the 10,000 or so jobs at Google (plus many more at neighboring companies), the city converts car com- muters to walkers and short-haul bicyclists. The city gains on all fronts, from reducing carbon emissions to lessening the freeway traffic crunch. N WHAT’S YOUR VIEW? ■ Agreeing to consider Google’s housing request now could pay All views must include a home address and contact phone number. Published letters will also appear benefits later, in the form of new local growth, if the company sees on the web site, www.MountainViewOnline.com, that the city is amenable to more mixed uses in the Bayshore area. and occasionally on the Town Square forum. With homes near its offices, Google would become a much more TOWN SQUARE FORUM POST your views on the attractive place to work. Town Square forum at In the meantime, the city should address council member Laura www.MountainViewOnline.com Macias’s concerns about the reluctance of some biotech compa- E-MAIL your views to [email protected]. Indicate nies to lease office space near housing. If true, this could hamper if it is a letter to be published. the ability to reach full occupancy in the Bayshore properties. MAIL to: Editor And finally, as noted in a letter this week, the city’s Environ- Mountain View Voice, P.O. Box 405 mental Sustainability Task Force identified the Bayshore area as Mountain View, CA 94042-0405 possibly vulnerable to flooding if sea levels rise as expected in the CALL the Viewpoint desk at years ahead. If housing is permitted there, building codes should 964-6300 address this concern. 12 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ FEBRUARY 26, 2010 MOUNTAINVIEWVOICE ■ RESTAURANT REVIEW ■ MOVIE TIMES 8F FLFOE ■ BEST BETS FOR ENTERTAINMENT
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14 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ FEBRUARY 26, 2010 8FFLFOE Best tastes of India 2009 RUNNER-UP Continued from previous page men on our plate was not wild but wrapped around a vanilla bean came from a natural environment semolina custard, ideal with the FREE was buttery golden brown phyllo aqua farm. No matter, the flavors pistachio ice cream. Bougatsa pastry stuffed with braised spin- were delicious. ($8) was phyllo again, this time DINNER ach, feta cheese and herbs. It was Moussaka ($19.75), a deep- wrapped around warm ricotta dished baked casserole with egg- cheese dotted with diced apples Buy 1 dinner entrée & like a f laky, healthy, miniature receive 2nd entrée of equal spinach and cheese pie. plant, lamb ragout, and potatoes, and dulce de leche ice cream. The revelatory flavors of skew- was topped with a rich yogurt General Manager Panos Gogo- or lesserles value FREE ered and grilled chunks of arti- bechamel. I couldn’t eat it all; there nas has been with the company New Saffron Must presentpresent coupon, limit 2 coupons per table. choke and eggplant, anginares had to have been a half pound since inception. He and chef North & South Indian Expires 3/31/10 of ground lamb layered with the Mario Ortega keep Evvia an NotN valid on FRI or SAT souvlaki ($12), were enhanced Restaurant & Bar 35 to 40 40 itemit Lunch Buffet everyday by a creamy and slightly sour vegetables. The yogurt bechamel exciting restaurant venue with added a milkiness and slight acid- cordial hospitality and food that 27002700 WW.. El CaminoCamino Real,Real MountainMountain ViewVie 94040 Greek yogurt. (across from Lozano Car Wash) The crispy zucchini cakes, ity that harmonized nicely. is dynamic, earthy and sweetly The eclectic wine list encom- scented. Evvia doesn’t cater to -* kolokithokeftethes ($8.75), were www.newsaffronrestaurant.com served with slices of cucumber passed mostly Mediterranean the Greek gods, but its patrons V and skordalia — a thick potato wines from Greece, Italy, France are treated as such. and garlic sauce. Since zucchini and Spain along with a large has little flavor, the cakes were selection from the West Coast. FREE merely the vehicle for the skordalia Most red wines and higher acid which was silky and tangy. whites work best with this kind of hearty fare. Excellent bottles DELIVERY Gigantes ($7.50) were giant baked (with min. order) organic white beans with tomatoes, were to be had in the $40 to $80 leeks and herbed feta. Served in a range with a few exceptional mini tureen, it was a hot and hearty wines priced accordingly. Let us hear yours. little vegetable stew. Desserts were worth sav- Roasted butternut squash ing room for. Galaktoboureko E-mail [email protected] ($6.50) with brown sage butter ($8.25) was golden phyllo was good, but lacked the depth of flavor of other appetizers. Of the entries, I still cannot Bienvenidos 790 Castro Street decide which is my favorite. The kotopoulo ($23.75), accented Mountain View THE BEST with lemon and oregano, was an (1 block from El Camino) PIZZA WEST OF intoxicatingly aromatic rotisserie Casa Lupe NEW YORK chicken. The scents didn’t just waft from the plate, they made a (650) 961-6666 —Ralph Barbieri KNBR 680 dramatic and alluring statement of their own. It would be incon- ceivable not to love this dish. The smoked half chicken was SERVING bronzed on the outside, juicy and succulent on the inside, and BREAKFAST its flavors were marvelous. The EnjoyÊÌ iÊbiÃÌÊ chicken came with olive oil basted Starting January 26, 2010 meaÃÊovÊÌ e roasted heirloom squash and Tue-Fri 8:00am-11am ÃiaÃon. potatoes that had benefited from drippings of the rotisserie meat. Sat & Sun 8am-12 Noon Mesquite grilled rib-cut lamb February chops, arnisia paidakia ($31) also Omelettes, Breakfast Burritos Pie Special ends 02/28 came with olive oil roasted pota- Any Pie $699 toes. The meat was perfectly pink, & Breakfast Combinations +pie tin deposit not bloody on the inside, exactly Cheesecake excluded. as I had ordered it. The lamb was SPECIAL LUNCH MENU sweet, fragrant, slightly smoky, rich and simply irresistible. Tues-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm Katsiki yiouvetsi ($26.75) was tender, moist braised goat. Goat TRADITIONAL DINNER MENU is lower in fat than chicken and higher in protein than beef, and Served Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm is the most consumed meat in and Sun 4pm-9pm the world. Because it lacks fat, it needs to be marinated or basted NIGHTLY DINNER SPECIALS while cooking to preserve its Wine, Beer and SundayT urÃd>ÞÊUÊ-ÌarÌg aÌÊx«m All served with your choice of garlic or corn bread. Add a slice of pie for only delicate flavors. Evvia’s version Tequila Margaritas $2 (excludes cheesecakes). was served in a medley of roasted Sunday: >ÌÊÀÊ-Ìi> served with mashed potatoes & vegetables tomatoes, green beans, Greek Monday: olives, orzo and herbed feta. We offer Corporate & Private Party Catering -«>} iÌÌÊ>`Ê i>ÌL>à Tuesday: Grilled Rainbow TÀÕÌ Another evening, we ordered served with rice & vegetables $ plus tax dorade ($32) which was one of Wednesday: À>Ãi`Ê >LÊ- > 10 the three whole fish specials served with mashed potatoes & vegetables OFF COUPON Thursday: ÃiÊ>ÞÊ*>ÃÌ>Ê Ã Êff our menu offered daily. The dorade had Nightly Dinner Specials not valid on holidays and cannot be combined with any other been mesquite grilled and basted 20 % Mon-Thur 8pm-10pm offer, discount or coupon. Valid at Los Altos location only. with lemon-oregano vinaigrette. With Coupon — Excluding Specials — Expires 3/26/10 Braised greens and potatoes 50% OFF ENTRÉE accompanied. 7Ì Ì i «ÕÀV >Ãi of >Ì iÀ iÌÀji of }Ài>ÌiÀ or equal value. i only. 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A Single Man (R) (((( Aquarius: Fri 3:30 & 9:15 p.m. Sat 3:30 & 9:15 p.m. Sun 3:30 & 9:15 p.m. Mon 3:30 & 9:15 p.m. Tue 3:30 & 9:15 p.m. Wed N MOVIEREVIEWS 3:30 & 9:15 p.m. Thu 3:30 & 9:15 p.m. Alice in Wonderland (PG) Century 16: Thu. in 3D at 12:01 a.m. CRAZY HEART --- Century 20: Thu. at 12:02 a.m.; In 3D Thu. at 12:01 a.m. (CineArts, Century 20) There’s one reason Avatar (PG-13) ((( Century 16: 11:55 a.m.; 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7 & 9 p.m. “Crazy Heart” is a must-see: Jeff Bridges. Bridges plays Bad Blake, a faded country- Fri.-Wed. also at 10:25 p.m. Century 20: In 3D at 11:25 a.m.; 12:35, 1:35, western music star relegated to playing dives. 2:55, 4:10, 5:30, 6:30, 8, 9:05 & 10 p.m. He treats his chronic weariness with drinking, The Blind Side (PG-13) (( Century 20: 12:40, 3:40, 6:40 & 9:45 p.m. defensive pleasantries and one-night stands. Brooklyn’s Finest (R) Century 20: Thu. at 12:01 a.m. It’s hard to face up to the disappointments that have brought him here, and it’s easier to blame Celine: Through the Eyes of the World (Not Rated) someone else — his manager, perhaps, or Century 16: Sat-Sun. at 1:30 p.m. Century 20: Sat-Sun. at 1:30 p.m. his one-time friend and colleague Billy Sweet Cop Out (R) Century 16: 12:05, 1:20, 2:40, 3:55, 5:15, 6:30, 7:50, 9:15 & (Colin Farrell), currently living the music-star life 10:20 p.m. Century 20: 11:55 a.m.; 1:10, 2:35, 3:50, 5:15, 6:35, 7:55, 9:15 that has slipped from Bad’s fingers. Traveling & 10:30 p.m. Sun. also at 10:25 a.m. Thu. also at 11:50 p.m. America in his beat-up ‘78 Chevy truck, Bad would rather be left alone to anesthetize him- The Crazies (R) Century 16: 12:15, 2:55, 5:25, 8 & 10:25 p.m. self before, during and after gigs, but he agrees Century 20: 11:35 a.m.; 12:50, 2:20, 3:35, 4:50, 6:10, 7:25, 8:45 & 10:05 to an interview with a hopeful music journalist p.m. Sun. also at 10:20 a.m. Thu. also at 11:15 p.m. named Jean (Maggie Gyllenhaal). Bad seduces Crazy Heart (R) ((( Century 20: 11:30 a.m.; 2, 4:45, 7:20 & 9:55 p.m. her and realizes that, for the first time in a long Palo Alto Square: 2, 4:40 & 7:20 p.m. Fri. & Sat. also at 10:05 p.m. time, he’s not interested in leaving his conquest behind. Rated R for language and brief sexual- Dear John (PG-13) (( Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 2 p.m. Fri.-Wed. also at ity. One hour, 51 minutes. — P.C. 4:35, 7:15 & 9:50 p.m. Century 20: 11:30 a.m.; 2:20, 4:55, 7:35 & 10:20 p.m. Half the Sky (Not Rated) Century 16: Thu. at 7:30 p.m. DEAR JOHN -- Century 20: Thu. at 7:30 p.m. (Century 16, Century 20) John (Channing Ikiru (1952) (Not Rated) Tatum) is one hunky dude: broad chest, good Stanford Theatre: Wed 7:30 p.m. Thu 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. head of dark hair. And Savannah (Amanda Seyfried), with her little round gerbil face and It’s Complicated (R) ((( Century 20: 10:20 p.m. enormous turquoise eyes, is certainly a cutie. Palo Alto Square: 1:45, 4:30 & 7:15 p.m. Fri.-Sat. also at 10 p.m. During a two-week spring break — hers from The Last Station (R) ((1/2 Guild Theatre: Fri 12:30, 3:15, 6 & 8:45 p.m. college, his from the army — they meet and Sat 12:30, 3:15, 6 & 8:45 p.m. Sun 12:30, 3:15, 6 & 8:45 p.m. Mon 3:15, 6 & 8:45 fall in love on the beach near Charleston. But p.m. Tue 3:15, 6 & 8:45 p.m. Wed 3:15, 6 & 8:45 p.m. Thu 3:15, 6 & 8:45 p.m. what they have in common besides their good looks (she’s a horse-country rich girl, he’s the One Wonderful Sunday (1947) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: Wed bad-boy son of a reclusive coin collector) is 5:30 & 10:05 p.m. Thu 5:30 & 10:05 p.m. 5:30 & 10:05 p.m. a mystery. “Dear John” is a sweet enough Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (Not Rated) Aquarius: Fri 2 & romance-cum-war story, though its cloying 7 p.m. Sat 2 & 7 p.m. Sun 2 & 7 p.m. Mon 2 & 7 p.m. Tue 2 & 7 p.m. Wed 2 & 7 score and the numbing nobility of all its char- p.m. Thu 2 & 7 p.m. acters are off-putting. The plot had enough complications to hold my interest. Rated ;]c\bOW\DWSe1S\bS`T]`bVS Oscar-Nominated Live-Action Shorts (Not Rated) Aquarius: Fri 4:30 PG-13 for some sensuality and violence. & 9:30 p.m. Sat 4:30 & 9:30 p.m. Sun 4:30 & 9:30 p.m. Mon 4:30 & 9:30 p.m. One hour, 48 minutes. — P.C. >S`T]`[W\U/`ba Tue 4:30 & 9:30 p.m. Wed 4:30 & 9:30 p.m. Thu 4:30 & 9:30 p.m. Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (PG) THE LAST STATION --1/2 Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 12:50, 2:15, 3:35, 5, 6:20, 7:45, 9:10 & 10:30 p.m. (Guild) The film opens in 1910, with Leo Tolstoy Century 20: 12:25, 1:55, 3:15, 4:40, 6:10, 7:30, 9 & 10:15 p.m. Sun. (Christopher Plummer) more or less happily also at 10:30 a.m. ensconced at his family estate Yasnaya Poly- Rashomon (1950) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: Sat 3:55 & 7:30 p.m. ana. He’s irritably aware of the contradiction 4SP`cO`g " & represented by this piece of private property, Sun 3:55 & 7:30 p.m. Mon 7:30 p.m. Tue 7:30 p.m. BWQYSba( a notion he has publicly renounced. With his Scandal (1950) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: Sat 5:35 & 9:10 p.m. Sun career as a novelist already history, Tolstoy has $# ' ! $ 5:35 & 9:10 p.m. Mon 5:35 & 9:10 p.m. Tue 5:35 & 9:10 p.m. become the spiritual leader of a social move- The Seven Samurai (1954) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: Fri 7:30 p.m. ment that captures the imagination of many a youth and in equal proportion threatens those Shutter Island (R) ((( Century 16: 11:45 a.m.; 12:55, 2:05, 3:15, 4:25, invested in the social order. His wife, Countess 5:35, 6:45, 7:55, 8:55 & 10 p.m. Century 20: 11:45 a.m.; 12:55, 2:10, 3:10, Sofya (Helen Mirren) falls in the latter camp. 4:05, 5:20, 6:15, 7:15, 8:25, 9:20 & 10:25 p.m. Sun. also at 10:30 a.m. Since her husband seems likely, in death, “Genuinely upbeat, infectious enthusiasm. Tooth Fairy (PG) Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 2:10, 4:40, 7:10 & 9:40 p.m. to relinquish his estate — and the rights to Century 20: 12:15, 2:45, 5:15 & 7:45 p.m. his works — to a common good, jealous Delicious… irrepressible… BETTER THAN EVER!” socialite Sofya maintains a thick, rich lather - San Francisco Chronicle Up in the Air (R) (((1/2 Century 16: Noon, 2:35, 5:05, 7:40 & 10:15 around her husband and his trusted associate p.m. Century 20: 11:50 a.m.; 2:25, 5:10, 7:50 & 10:25 p.m. Vladimir Chertkov (Paul Giamatti). Rated R A;C7<0/::3BE7
16 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ FEBRUARY 26, 2010 8FFLFOE Visit Our Friendly A SINGLE MAN ---- and (Aquarius) Little actually happens in “A Single Man,” Tom Ford’s debut film about a gay Professional Staff British expatriate living in Santa Monica in 1962. And yet everything happens in one day The Peninsula’s Premier in the life of George Falconer (Colin Firth): Corporations, Living Trusts, grief, love, remembrance, work, fear ... Jim Funeral Service Provider (Matthew Goode), George’s longtime lover, Promissory Notes, Deeds, has been killed in an accident, and George Serving families since 1899 Power of Attorney, Divorce sees little reason to continue living. But he goes through the motions, teaching at the col- lege where he works, visiting his best friend, 980 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, California 94301 Karen and Kyle Charley (Julianne Moore), letting himself be (650) 328-1360 230 S. California Ave., Suite 103, Palo Alto pursued by a student who wants to confide in Phone: 650-324-3800 Email: [email protected] him, and perhaps more. Ford’s script, from a novel by Christopher Isherwood, captures not www.rollerhapgoodtinney.com Santa Clara County LDA #114 – Expires 7/11 only the pain, both hidden and overt, of one gay man, but also some of the repressive spirit Funeral Home FD132 Paralegal and Notary Services of the time just before the sexual revolution changed everything. Rated R for nudity, some disturbing images and sexual content. One hour, 39 minutes. — R.P.
VALENTINE’S DAY --1/2 (Century 16, Century 20) Celebrated director Garry Marshall assembles an A-list cast for this mediocre romantic comedy about every- one’s favorite — or most reviled — Hallmark holiday. Varied characters and storylines weave together on Feb. 14 in the city of angels, includ- ing Ashton Kutcher as a flower-shop owner and Jessica Alba as his ambivalent girlfriend; Jennifer Garner as a sensitive teacher and Patrick Dempsey as the two-timing doctor romancing her; and Taylor Lautner and country singer Taylor Swift as a nauseatingly chipper set of high-school sweethearts. Confused by the cornucopia ensemble? You’re not alone. The biggest problem with the film is that the big-name cast is distracting, and it doesn’t allow the audience to get attached to any one character. The script is sporadically clever and there’s plenty of V-Day cheer. But with a cast that reads like the Vogue Oscar party guest list, this should have been can’t-miss cinema instead of standard Hollywood schmaltz. Rated PG-13 for some sexual material and brief par- tial nudity. 1 hour, 30 minutes. — T.H.
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pen these impressive artistic Ometal entry doors to your new home. Cooking will be a joy with 1055 Levin Ave., Mountain View high end professional appliances and a large island that open up to a great • 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms arranged room. This home features beautiful over two levels lines on the high ceilings, a formal • Desirable location in Waverly Park living and dining area, luxurious • Oak hardwood floors throughout master suite, office with a built-in • Traditional public rooms with living room, library, three fireplaces and many large formal dining room, breakfast room, Anderson windows make this home and family room warm bright and inviting. • Fireplace in the living room $2,398,000 • Upper-level bedrooms including the master suite David Troyer • Rear deck and sparkling pool with spa Mountain View Virtual tour at www.ToddZebb.com Specialist TODD ZEBB 650.722.0012 BUY SELL INVEST (650) 559-6600 Offered at: $1,399,000 Call Todd! Cell: 650.823.3292 Open Saturday & Sunday 1:30-4:30pm CAMPI Website: www.ToddZebb.com Properties, Inc. We build clients for life! www.1055Levin.com DRE#01234450
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24131 SUMMERHILL AVE $4,195,000 Magnificent Mediterranean, designed for family living and entertainment. Formal entry, grand living room high ceiling, marble & hardwood floors, mahogany doors, detailed tile work, Luxurious mahogany office, gourmet kitchen w/ custom cabinetry & top appliances opens to spacious family room, wine cellar & tasting Now includes a provision for bar. Half acre lot with pool, pool cabana, spacious patios and game court. Move-Up Buyers! 989 STANLEY AVE $2,398,000 You will love this 5 bedroom, 4 bath home that is just over two years old! With an open floor plan, this 3,540 sq ft. home on a 12,197 lot is perfect for family life and entertaining alike. Features an impressive artistic metal entry door, beautiful lined high ceilings, Anderson doors, three fireplaces and so much more! Call me for details! OPEN SUNDAY, 1:30-4:30 LOS ALTOS HILLS 13914 MIR MIROU DRIVE $6,850,000 Exceptional estate which includes a 1.12 Acre parcel with main home, pool, gazebo plus a 1.25 Acre parcel w/ guest house, tennis court, 2nd gazebo for a total of 2.37 Acres adjacent to the open space Arastradero Preserve. Palo Alto Schools. 13901 WEST EDITH AVE. $4,495,000 Gated Country French Estate situated on 1.3 acres of park-like setting bordered by a meandering creek, approx one NANCY ADELE STUHR block to the Village. Elegant spacious home with family friendly flexibility. 6,488 sq. ft. of living space: 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths including guest house, separate bonus/entertainment room and library/office. Other features include EXPERIENCE DEPENDABILITY sparkling pool, vegetable gardens, and garages for four cars. 12369 GIGLI COURT $3,995,000 Newly constructed Mediterranean style villa w/ sweeping views to the Bay. Located on a private cul-de-sac, 5 BR/5 tel: 650.575.8300 BA + 2 ½ BA, 4700 sq. ft., 1.5 acres, theater, wine cellar & elevator. Palo Alto schools email: [email protected] web: www.nancystuhr.com 12011 GREENHILLS COURT $3,495,000 Gated property on quiet cul-de-sac on a highly desired street in Los Altos Hills. Great floor plan featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 baths plus office/study with wet bar. Spacious rooms throughout, newer appliances in kitchen, California DRE 00963170 remodeled master bath, with tennis court and pool, 3 car garage. Minutes to town. 12125 OAK PARK COURT $3,349,000 Great value in this 6,300 sq. ft., 4 acre, newer style home. Nice floor plan with soaring ceilings, 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bath with office and au-pair with separate entrance. Expansive land with many possibilities for pool and tennis court. Huge MDA 54,129 sq. ft. and MFA 22,496 sq. ft. 10723 MAGDALENA RD $2,895,000 12374 MELODY LN, Experience a rare opportunity for unforgettable family living. Situated on over an acre of exquisite landscaping, Los Altos Hills vineyard, fruit trees and vegetable gardens. 4BR’s, 3.5BA’s plus a separate guest house, is conveniently located just a few miles from the Village. Excellent Los Altos Schools and easy commute access. 25231 LA RENA $2,185,000 Spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch style home on 1 acre lot with guest house and pool. Double pane windows, updated kitchen and bathrooms and sky lights. Guest house has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen and laundry room. Makes great rental with its private setting from main house. LOS ALTOS OPEN SUNDAY 1:30-4:30
1486 FAIRWAY DRIVE $4,195,000 This brand new custom home located in the country club area of Los Altos offers over 4,700 sq. ft. of luxurious living space. Soaring ceilings, crown moldings, and the limestone and walnut floors provide a feeling of warmth and elegance.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY true treetop hideaway is what this 5/6 bedroom, 4 bath home offers, LOS ALTOS A nestled high in the Hills among dozens of gorgeous coast live oak COMING SOON, STUNNING CONTEMPORARY! $4,288,000 trees. A private seasonal creek gently flows past the property and large New custom home in a great neighborhood, fabulously designed w/ great open spaces for entertaining or family living & allows for perfect views. 4,200 sq.ft. of living space on an amazing creek-side setting over ½ acre in size. level areas above the home and below provide space for outdoor recre- This bright and energy efficient hm encompasses a traditional layout, 5 BR/ 4.5 BA, inc. sep. guest suite w/ sep. entrance. Covered patios, water features, environmentally friendly garden of Ca. native plants, veg. gardens, room ational activities. Inside the home, custome details abound in the living for infinity pool. Extra large 3 car garage. MOVE RIGHT IN $1,485,000 space of over 5,000 square feet. Charming two Story home. 4 BR/ 2 BA upstairs plus in-law quarters off garage w/ kitchenette. Step down Living Offered at $2,695,000 room w/ fireplace and recessed lighting Separate dining room, Bright and sunny kitchen with breakfast nook. Swimming pool, expansive yard with sprawling lawns. Excellent Los Altos Elementary Oak School. MOUNTAIN VIEW 2255 SHOWERS DR. #313 $449,500 Lovely Parc Crossings 1 bed and a den in perfect condition...New Carpets...New Paint...New Blinds...Washer & Virtual Tour at www.vickigeers.com Dryer in unit...Central Air...Fabulous Location...Nothing to do but move in and enjoy!
Vicki Geers Worldwide Referral and Global Internet Exposure. Go to www.campi.com for a complete search 161 S. ANTONIO ROAD , LOS ALTOS 650.917.7983 [email protected] 3 3AN !NTONIO 2D ,OS !LTOS s 650.941.4300
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MOUNTAIN VIEW SAN JOSE 3 BR | 2 BA MOUNTAIN VIEW 1 BR | 1 BA WONDERFUL INVSTMNT PROP. $899,000 2176 JEWELL DRIVE $598,000 505 CYPRESS POINT DR #207 $309,000 Located in desirable Monta Loma neighborhood of Mtn View. Hardwood Gorgeous. Oak floors. Grnt,stone & oak kit. D/pane windows, newer Gorgeous top Lvl condo~ Updated Kit w/granite counter, newer appli- floors. furnace & roof. Private, landscaped yard. ances ~ New carpet & paint. Linda Takagi 650.941.7040 Aileen La Bouff 650.948.0456 Fran Papapietro 650.948.0456
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LOS ALTOS HILLS 4 BR | 3.5 BA SUNNYVALE 3 BR | 1 BA LOS ALTOS 3 BR | 2 BA 26600 ELENA RD $2,049,000 WOODWORKER'S SHOWCASE! $479,000 812 NASH RD $1,498,000 Custom gourmet kitchen. Soaring ceilings in master bedroom & living Beautiful Brazilian cherry wood flrs, stainless steel appliances, new roof Build your dream home or fix/remodel this country Ranch on large rm. An ideal sanctuary & French doors! view-lot near downtown. Janie & John Barman 650.325.6161 Kevin Klemm 650.328.5211 Susan Selkirk 650.325.6161
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22330 HOMESTEAD ROAD #218 914 MERCEDES AV 578 OLIVE ST PALO ALTO $3,980,000 786 HILLCREST WAY SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $575,000 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,050,000 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $3,495,000 6 BR 5.5 BA Xquisite 2stry 8 yrs nw cstom SUN 1 - 4:30 $1,200,000 2 BR 2 BA Condo on the 2nd flr overlooks 3 BR 2 BA Walking distance to Santa Rita 6 BR 6 BA New, 5000 sf Craftsman in blt in Crescent Prk 4300sqft living area lot 3 BR 2 BA View, 19,000+ sf lot. Fixer home the courtyard. New wood flrs grace the Elementary & Egan Middle schls. 2 car W. Menlo. +10k lot! High-End Finishes & size 12,400sqft or rental. Cannot be subdivided. May be living/dining area. garage. Hrdwd floors. Countless Amenities Dora Thordarson 650.941.7040 sold for land value Mandana Nejad 650.325.6161 Terrie Masuda 650.941.7040 Ric Parker 650.948.0456 1234 PITMAN AVE Geraldine Asmus 650.325.6161 1 W EDITH AV #A104 166 SAND HILL CI SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,498,000 HALF MOON BAY SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $979,000 SAN JOSE SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $849,000 4 BR 3 BA 9-year-young custom built lot 2 BR 2 BA Beautiful TH in a tranquil area. 2 BR 2 BA Newer condo for 55+ years. over 7000. House over 2700+ Attached 9 TURNBERRY CT Hardwood floors in living room, dining 1832 ANNE CT Grnt kit, lrg mstr, travertine baths, inside grg. Family rm+sep study SUN 1 - 4 $1,599,000 room & kitchen SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $789,000 lndry. Julie Lau 650.325.6161 5 BR 3.5 BA Come hm to paradise on the Patsy Kodama 650.325.6161 4 BR 3 BA Nestled at end of cul-de-sac Coast.This Ocean Colony hm has 4700+sq. Buchanan & Bowen 650.941.7040 3334 BRYANT ST near Los Gatos border. ft. of luxury living MOUNTAIN VIEW SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,258,000 Ellen Barton 650.941.7040 LOS ALTOS HILLS 3 BR 2 BA Desirable Midtown location Elizabeth Thompson 650.941.7040 1640 NOTRE DAME DR on tree-lined street. Updated kit, baths, 1049 THORNTON WAY 27580 ELENA RD LOS ALTOS SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,199,000 double-pane windows. SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $699,000 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $3,250,000 3 BR 2 BA Exceptional Varsity Park hm w Judy Shen 650.328.5211 4 BR 2 BA Charm & Tranquility describe 50 PINE LN 7 BR 6.5 BA This elegant Hm will impress beautiful remodeled interior & landscaped this updated home close to Santana Row. even the most discriminating tastes. 3780 STARR KING CI SAT 1-4/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $3,988,000 yards. LA schools. Enchanting backyard Exquisite touches thruout Lan Bowling & John Chung 650.328.5211 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,199,000 5 BR 5.5 BA French country home presents 3 BR 2 BA Beautiful & Bright, this fully Dana Willson 650.941.7040 Vivi Chan 650.941.7040 2100 CALIFORNIA ST classic elegance and modern functionality. renovated home is a classic contemporary 4535 CARAWAY COURT 12374 MELODY LN SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $910,000 Terri Couture 650.941.7040 with open-design. SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $480,000 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,695,000 4 BR 2.5 BA Contemporary home w/high 1931 DEODARA DR Lan Bowling & John Chung 650.328.5211 4 BR 2.5 BA Roomy, conventional floorplan 5 BR 4 BA Rare! Over 5,000 newly remod- ceilings. Updtd w/slate & bamboo flrs; fam SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,998,000 365 FOREST AV #2E with LR, DR & kitchen on 1st floor, bed- eled at end of a cul de sac on over 1 acre! rm kit, inside lndry. 5 BR 3.5 BA Highlands/Woodland Acres. SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,050,000 rooms upstairs Palo Alto schls Kathy Horvath 650.941.7040 Top schools. Formal dining & family rooms 2 BR 2.5 BA Premium downtown loc! Jim Galli 650.941.7040 Vicki Geers 650.941.7040 219 HORIZON AV off gourmet kitchen. Approx 1918sq ft condo. Close to vibrant SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $649,000 12510 MINORCA CT Univ Ave. Bike to Sanford SAN MATEO Buchanan & Bowen 650.941.7040 3 BR 2 BA Kit rmdld w/cherry cab.High SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,650,000 Jon Anderson 650.325.6161 ceilings in LR & mstr bdrm. Inside lndry. 24481 SUMMERHILL AVE 4 BR 3.5 BA Beautifully remodeled home 506 WARREN ROAD Marcie Soderquist 650.941.7040 548 EVERETT AV SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,599,000 has much to offer w/sep 1BR/1BA apart- SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,695,000 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $949,000 3 BR 1.5 BA Idyllic private location w/ ment & Palo Alto schls DESIRABLE TOWNHOME $635,000 5 BR 4 BA Located in the heart of San 2 BR 2 BA Impeccably remod. Fml DR. Spa gorgeous views! 20,000 sq ft lot, charming Terrie Masuda 650.941.7040 3 BR 2.5 BA TH End Unit. Kit w/tile floor, Mateo Park. Beautiful details thruout Hm. Hrdwd flrs, frplc. grnte counterSALE tops. PENDING FR w/sliding door to like master bath.Georgous kit. Lrg rms. Yasemin Richardson 650.948.0456 24269 DAWNRIDGE DR storge attic. 2 car grg Terri Couture 650.941.7040 priv. patio. SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,599,000 Royce Cablayan 650.948.0456 Zach Trailer 650.325.6161 SUNNYVALE DOWNTOWN 4 BR 3 BA In a beautifully natural & priv. FIRST FLOOR END UNIT $399,000 101 ALMA ST #802 LOS ALTOS GEM $1,479,000 setting on one of the nicest streets in Los 181 SUNSET AVENUE 2 BR 1 BA Overlooking lawn area. SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $650,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Le Coeur De La Ville town hm. Altos Hills. SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $685,000 Completely updated, kitchen cabinets w/ 2 BR 2 BA Unique opportunity. New Bosch Gor kit. LR w/FP. Private patio. Hardwood 3 BR 2 BA This well maintained hme has Mickey Shaevitz 650.941.7040 granite counters. appliances, carpet, light fixture, & more. A floors. 2-car prkng Melanie Johnson 650.941.7040 bright delight. been updated & freshly painted inside. LOS GATOS Dana Willson 650.941.7040 Nancy Goldcamp 650.325.6161 Terrie Masuda 650.941.7040 PALO ALTO BEAUTIFUL UPGRDD LARGE BEAUTIFUL HOME 101 ALMA ST #208 1065 SAGINAW TE #201 RANCH HM $1,395,000 W/AMAZING VWS $2,395,000 320 KELLOGG AV SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $499,000 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $498,000 4 BR 2 SALEBA Gorgeous PENDING home w/bright, 4 BR 4.5 BA An upper-level mstr ste SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $7,998,000 1 BR 1 BA Unique opportunity. New Bosch 2 BR 2 BA Lovely single level condo with designer int. Lg kit w/granite counters, new is a lavish retreat w/a separate sitting 7 BR 6.5 BA Exquisite home on 1/2 acre lot appliances, carpet, light fixture, & more. A upgrades throughout. Grnt Kit Cntrs w/ SS appl, and brkfst nook. area,pass-through frplc. w/chef's kitchen & separate guest quarters bright delight. backsplash. Bryan Robertson 650.948.0456 Vicki Geers 650.941.7040 Tim Trailer 650.325.6161 Amy Sung 650.325.6161 Nargis Sadruddin 650.941.7040
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