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UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis Plane noise drives city to seek seat on FAA committee Federal Aviation Administration launches group ties and members of the grass- over their heads. very least give Palo Alto some- roots group Sky Posse, which has Formation of the FAA Select thing the city has been coveting to give local officials a forum to review been leading the local effort to Committee is the first substan- for well over a year: a seat at a new proposals for flight paths abate airplane noise. tive action that the federal agency regional table. by Gennady Sheyner The issue became urgent in the has undertaken since November, The city had attempted in past year after the FAA imple- when it agreed to take a fresh 2014 to join the SFO Commu- purred by the outrage over voice in future negotiations over mented its Next Generation Air look at flight speeds, altitudes nity Roundtable, a coalition of airplane noise of residents plane routes and flight altitudes. Transportation System (Next- and waypoint locations as part of stakeholders from San Francisco S of Palo Alto and surround- The FAA announced the new Gen) program last March. The a new “three-phased initiative.” and San Mateo County cities that ing communities, the Federal committee at a meeting Monday program concentrated flights While it remains to be seen work on issues involving San Aviation Administration (FAA) in Los Altos, which involved within particular corridors, cre- whether the group will wield any Francisco Airport, but its request has agreed to form a committee elected leaders from Santa Clara, ating what some residents have actual influence over the federal aimed at giving critics a louder San Mateo and Santa Cruz coun- described as “super-highways” agency, its creation will at the (continued on page 14)
TRANSPORTATION Court ruling gives big boost to high-speed rail Judge rejects lawsuit from Central Valley that sought to stop controversial project by Gennady Sheyner alifornia’s planned high- ect, has not yet provided an analy- speed rail system surged sis of the trip time from San Jose to Cpast a major legal obstacle the San Francisco Transbay Termi- this week when a Sacramento Su- nal, Kenny noted. Its analysis relies perior Court judge tossed out a on San Francisco’s Caltrain station long-simmering lawsuit from the at 4th and King streets, which is Central Valley. about 1.3 miles south of Transbay Veronica Weber Veronica The 2011 suit by John Tos, Terminal. Nor has it shown that it Aaron Fukuda and the County can achieve a five-minute headway of Kings maintained that the rail — the amount of time between plan violates the provisions of trains — as mandated by law. Field of greens Proposition 1A, a 2008 state bond However, Kenny wrote, the A horse at Pagemill Pastures nibbles on grass as the sun goes down. measure that allocated $9.95 bil- rail authority “may be able to ac- lion for the San Francisco-to-Los complish these objectives at some Angeles railroad line. point in the future.” He called By revising the design of the sys- high-speed rail an “ongoing, dy- EDUCATION tem so that high-speed rail would namic, changing project” and con- share a set of tracks with Caltrain curred with a recent ruling from along the Peninsula, the agency the state Court of Appeal, which Painting project to ‘transform’ has strayed from the plans that found that because the project is in were presented to voters in 2008, flux, it cannot determine whether attorneys for the plaintiffs argued the project would meet the re- Gunn High School during a three-day hearing in Sac- quirements of the 2008 bond act. ramento in February. The initial “There is no evidence currently New color scheme supported by Palo Alto students, staff and parents plan called for four railroad tracks before the Court that the blended by Elena Kadvany between San Francisco and San system will not comply with the Jose. bond act system requirements,” n surveys and focus groups the Arastradero Road campus. put up a series of interactive post- The change, the plaintiffs have Kenny wrote in his ruling. “Al- conducted by a Palo Alto The most important part of the ers around the school (one had a argued, is significant because with though Plaintiffs have raised com- I architecture firm this year, color scheme, though, wasn’t the color wheel and asked students the blended system, trains would pelling questions about potential Gunn High School students said selected hues but the process, to place dot-stickers on the colors not be able to meet the promised future compliance, the Authority their campus is big, confus- which sought input from the stu- they preferred; another had a map goal of travel from San Francisco has not yet submitted a funding ing and hard to navigate, with a dents themselves. of the school and asked “What is a to Los Angeles in two hours and plan seeking to expend bond act mostly dark-brown color scheme The idea to repaint the school good place for murals/public art?”), 40 minutes. This would make the funds. Thus, the issue of the proj- they described as “dull,” “tired,” was first proposed by the Gunn tested different colors around cam- rail line ineligible for bond funds, ect’s compliance with the bond “dreary” and “uninspired.” Advisory Committee in 2013. In pus and met with Gunn’s student which would in turn make it ineli- act is not ripe for review.” What they wanted, they said, December, the school’s site council government many times. They also gible for federal funds, which are There are, as of today, Kenny were colors that would make selected Palo Alto-based Architar- created a website to document their contingent on state money. reasoned, “still too many unknown them feel “excited,” “happy,” “en- ian Design to lead an inclusive pro- efforts along the way and ultimate- In a judgment issued March 4, variables, and in absence of a fund- ergetic” and “empowered.” cess for deciding on a new exterior ly held an online poll to determine Judge Michael P. Kenny did con- ing plan, too many assumptions And now, they’ll get that. The color scheme for the campus. which of two final design schemes cur with the plaintiffs that the Cali- that must be made as to what the school board expressed strong In early 2016, Architarian De- the students preferred. fornia High Speed Rail Authority Authority’s final decisions will be.” support at its meeting Tuesday sign staff held five focus groups All in all, the firm said they does not have sufficient evidence at By denying the plaintiffs’ re- night for a proposal to repaint with more than 50 students; sur- reached more than 300 students, this time to show that it can comply quest that the project be halted, Gunn in a new earthy, neutral col- veyed students, staff and parents; 50 staff members and 100 parents. with all of the requirements of the Kenny handed a massive victory or scheme inspired in part by the and held activities at a sports rally 2008 bond. The authority, charged trees and plants on and around and Gunn’s TedX conference. They (continued on page 10) with building the $64 billion proj- (continued on page 13) www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 5 COUPON Upfront Expires April 16, 2016
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communities that have had suc- is considering as part of the up- TRANSPORTATION cess with transportation-demand- date is a goal of “no new increase” management strategies and cited in car trips during peak hours the willingness of Stanford Re- from new developments (with search Park businesses to step up. exceptions for developments that In fight against traffic, Palo Alto “They explained that they’re “directly contribute to the neigh- moving in that direction because borhood character and diversity the businesses in the Research Park of Palo Alto,” such as affordable finds business allies see traffic congestion as the biggest housing and ground-floor retail, Congestion drives companies to join city’s traffic-fighting efforts threat to their businesses that they according to the Environmen- have,” Burt said in the speech. “The tal Impact Report for the Com- by Gennady Sheyner very thing that we as residents see prehensive Plan update). The as a problem, businesses see it as program would, at a minimum, rom Caltrain passes for pursued and evaluates the city’s of six members: the City, Google, their biggest problem as well. We require developers to prepare daily commuters to nimble funding options. The menu in- Palantir, the Garden Court Hotel, have an opportunity together to re- and implement transportation-de- F shuttles for local residents, cludes a new city tax on business- IDEO and Philz Coffee. ally address this and solve it.” mand-management plans, which city leaders in Palo Alto have es, a local sales-tax measure, a According to the rules that the Voluntary partnerships are not, will include enforcement and pen- no shortage of ideas for moving new assessment district and vari- TMA established for itself, board however, the only option on the alties if they fail to reduce traffic people out of cars and into other ous public-private partnerships members from the three larger table. The city could raise the adequately. modes of transportation. between the city and local busi- employers (the City, Google and impact fee it charges develop- Each district under this strat- Money, however, is a different nesses, according to a new report Palantir) will make annual contri- ers of new projects to help sup- egy would have its own goal for matter. Though the city is bank- from the Department of Planning butions of $10,000, according to a port transportation initiatives. It traffic reduction, with the Down- ing on getting significant proceeds and Community Environment. report from planning staff. Medi- could pursue a business tax with town area aiming for 45 percent from the transportation-tax mea- Some of these partnerships are um-sized employers on the board proceeds allocated directly to and California Avenue shooting sure that the Santa Clara Valley already taking shape as part of the (Garden Court and IDEO) will pay transportation, an idea that Burt for 35 percent. Stanford Research Transportation Authority is pre- city’s new Transportation Manage- $2,500 annually, while the single has previously proposed. It can Park and the El Camino Real cor- paring to place on the November ment Association, a newly incorpo- small employer on the board even put its own sales-tax mea- ridor would each have a target of ballot, these dollars are expected rated nonprofit that aims to slash (Philz) will contribute $1,000. sure, dedicated entirely to city 30 percent; while other areas of to support regional infrastructure the number of downtown’s solo In addition to the board member transportation initiatives, on the the city would have a target of 20 projects like submerging the Cal- drivers by 30 percent. A similar ef- fees, all businesses that wish to par- November ballot, alongside the percent. train corridor under crossing streets fort is also coalescing at Stanford ticipate in the new association and countywide measure. Developers would also be able to (or vice versa) and adding a lane to Research Park, where a consortium take advantage of its services will be Developers will also be expected bend those traffic-reduction rules Page Mill Road. Local projects, of large employers is working with assessed membership dues, which to participate in the city’s battle by paying an annual fee to the City city officials recognize, will likely Stanford University to solve the the board will set in the next few against traffic by offering tenants or contracting with another proper- require local funding sources. area’s traffic problems by offering weeks, according to the new report. incentives to commute without ty owner or organization to reduce Where will the money come shuttles, transit passes and other in- The organization is rolling out cars. As part of Palo Alto’s ongoing trips there. The fee, according to from? That’s the question the City centives to employees to get them at a time when the council is pay- update of its Comprehensive Plan, a the environmental study, would be Council will wrestle with Mon- to stop driving to work solo. ing particularly close attention document that will guide the city’s used to reduce motor-vehicle trips day night, when it considers the As for the city’s new traffic- to traffic, having called it a top growth policies until 2030, plan- “to the extent feasible through the growing list of pending “trans- fighting nonprofit — modeled af- priority for 2016. It was also one ners are evaluating a range policies provision of transit services, car- portation-demand measures” ter similar associations in Contra of the major themes of Mayor Pat that would restrict new traffic dur- pool/rideshare incentives, bicycle (incentives for changing people’s Costa and San Mateo counties — Burt’s “State of the City” speech ing peak commute hours. lanes, and other similar programs commute habits) currently being its board of directors will consist last month. Burt pointed to other One bold measure that the city and improvements.” Q
EDUCATION Major Addison Elementary School donation gets board’s OK School board considers new policy, procedures for sizable gifts
by Elena Kadvany Veronica Weber Four portable classrooms house Addison Elementary School’s plan to significantly reno- to the district value of “progressive berling agreed, saying that the entire fifth-grade class; the school hopes to move the students into vate Addison Elementary parity,” which aims to ensure eq- schools are best served when “we permanent classrooms that could be built with funding from an School received unani- uity in facilities and education op- plan closest to the time that we A anonymous donor. mous endorsement Tuesday night portunities among all the schools. need these improvements.” from the Palo Alto school board, At a previous board discussion Dauber made a motion, sup- tions, at the end of the meeting, to district should know the identity which accepted the first of what is on the project, at least two board ported by all board members ex- discuss the idea of a roadmap for of a donor and noted that Stanford expected to be several major do- members, Ken Dauber and Me- cept Baten Caswell, to strike the the elementary schools’ facilities University has a similar require- nations to fully fund the project. lissa Baten Caswell, expressed recommendation. funding at a future meeting. ment in order for an anonymous The board approved an anony- concerns about the implications Baten Caswell insisted that the Earlier in the evening, the board donation to be made. mous $1.33 million donation to such significant improvements at district needs to have a “road- also considered a new policy for Baten Caswell also requested cover pre-construction tasks for Addison would have on this value. map for progressive parity” — a major donations. The board’s that the board be involved early the project, which district staff On Tuesday, the board, however, plan made ahead of time for what policy-review committee has when donations are made. have estimated could cost $16.96 voted against a staff recommen- each school needs most and how proposed that the superintendent “To me, it’s not an amount of million. The anonymous donor dation to draft conceptual designs the district can use $60.3 million should seek direction from the money. If I’m a donor and I give has communicated to the district, for the district’s other 11 elementa- currently in the district’s Strong board regarding donations antici- $10 with the assumption that it’s through a representative, that he ry schools, which would have cost Schools Bond reserves for fu- pated to be in excess of $1 million. going to be a $10 million project or she intends to cover the full an estimated $163,000. Several ture elementary improvements. The policy also proposes that with small donations over time, cost of the project, Superintendent board members questioned such Hanging in the balance is also the school principals can approve and the board needs to talk about it Max McGee has said. planning efforts when there are potential cost of building a 13th accept gifts up to $25,000 and the when it’s $10,” Baten Caswell said. Plans include a new two-story no dollars to back them up. elementary school, which some superintendent or a district desig- In the case of the Addison proj- building that would house the ad- Dauber said in his eyes, that board members have indicated nee could approve and accept gifts ect, the board did not know about ministration on the bottom floor process would amount to “win- they would support. of up to $50,000, but anything more it last May, when it was at its $10 and a new library on the second dow dressing.” “I feel very strongly that if we would require board approval. equivalent and before an in-depth floor; a new multi-purpose room; “My concern about that is that don’t have a roadmap for what we Baten Caswell said that the design process commenced. The new classrooms to replace portable we’re asking staff and parents and want to do next, we will go off and policy should also address the board’s first full discussion of the ones; and more outdoor-learning community members to spend a do something else, and we won’t anonymity of donors, suggesting donation and proposed improve- environments for a school whose lot of time engaged in a design pay attention to progressive parity that the superintendent and legal ments took place last month. student population, staff and parents process for improvements that we here,” Baten Caswell said. counsel, for example, be informed The new language in the pro- say, is uncomfortably crunched. don’t have funding for and that The district could always alter of an anonymous donor’s iden- posed gifts policy regarding a $1 “There is no parity in our geo- would require that we take several any plans or identified priorities tity so that there is “confidence million trigger for seeking board graphic space,” said Kelli Tomlin- steps in order to be in a position to later, she added. that there’s no strings attached.” direction was developed in part as son, Addison parent and co-chair of do that,” Dauber said. At least three other board mem- Other board members supported the school’s site council, referring Board President Heidi Em- bers agreed during board opera- the idea that someone within the (continued on page 12) www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 7 Upfront
CITY PLANNING How much money would a person bring the City? Analysis: A resident financially benefits Palo Alto more than a worker Study makes economic case 400 Resident Worker for growth in Palo Alto 350 New residents would help fuel growth in city’s General Fund, fiscal analysis indicates 300 by Gennady Sheyner 250 ew developments inevi- The analysis, which was per- found, would boost local finances, tably breed frustrations formed by the Oakland-based firm with revenue growth in the General 200 N in Palo Alto, where city Economic & Planning Systems, Fund ranging from $5 million in leaders have spent much of the also suggests that a new resident is the slowest-growth scenario to $7.4 150 past year exploring new ways to particularly lucrative when it comes million in the one with the highest limit the growth of office space to the city’s bottom line, bringing in growth. This represents an annual and curtail its most visible side- on average about $115 a year more per-capital fiscal net benefit of $240 100
effects: traffic congestion and a than a new employee would. to $310 per person, with each new Annual dollarsin 2030 city to General Fund parking shortage. The fiscal analysis takes a look resident generating about $340 to 50 But when it comes to the city at the four growth scenarios being $360 and each new employee bring- budget, more residents and more considered in the environmental ing in between $190 and $280. 0 Scenario 1: Scenario 2: Scenario 3: Scenario 4: workers would translate into assessment for the Comprehen- Even so, the study notes, the fis- business as usual growth slowed housing reconsidered sustainability tested higher revenues, according to a sive Plan and concludes that the cal impact of even the most aggres- Four visions for growth new fiscal analysis the city com- scenario with the most aggressive sive growth scenario represents Data: City of Palo Alto missioned as part of the ongoing growth policies is also the one relatively modest growth in the update of its Comprehensive Plan, that would pump the most money General Fund, which had an ex- Fund would see an increase in $5.2 scenario, which proposes no major a document that will guide the into the city’s General Fund. penditure budget of $171 million in million by 2030 under Scenario 1, policy changes. city’s growth until 2030. Each scenario, the analysis fiscal year 2015. The city’s General known as the “business as usual” Scenario 2, known as “growth
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It includes poli- 13 percent growths projected in that of employment uses on a per- The study also assumes that housing project at the current Fry’s cies that limit new office space, Scenarios 2 and 3, respectively). capita basis (reflective of value, the growth envisioned in the four Electronics site. and it identifies no major new Even when the increased costs space efficiency, and turnover).” scenarios would require “minimal Council members Cory Wol- sites for housing. of supporting a growing popula- “This residential property-relat- capital investment in new facilities” bach and Marc Berman, however, The third scenario, called tion are taken into account, the ed revenue outweighs the higher and that what investment is needed have been lobbying for policies “housing reconsidered,” aggres- sustainability scenario projects a per-capita sales-tax revenue and would be covered without much that add housing. sively encourages housing in pub- $7.4 million growth in the Gen- transient-occupancy-tax revenue difficulty by General Fund, devel- “What mechanisms do we use lic-transit areas with policies that eral Fund between now and 2030. generated by local employment,” opment-impact fees and other avail- to evaluate the value of having could, for example, relax height While strong hotel- and sales- the study states. able capital-investment sources. some amount of socioeconomic limits for downtown projects that tax revenues play a significant Overall, property-tax revenue Despite its conclusions, the study diversity in your city?” Berman include housing. That scenario role in the projections, the main accounts for between 50 percent is unlikely to shift the City Coun- asked at the Feb. 22 meeting. “I would bring in $6.2 million. driver is property tax. Given the and 56 percent of projected rev- cil’s generally skeptical philosophy don’t know how to quantify it, but But it’s the scenario with the high value of Palo Alto’s real es- enue growth, depending on the on growth. In recent months, the I know we’re losing it.” most experimentation that is tate, income from this tax source scenario, the new analysis shows. council has instituted an annual Berman suggested that the projected to bring in the great- is projected to be strong in the In the slowest-growth scenario, cap on new office development in council is becoming “too pre- est financial rewards. Known as years ahead, particularly in the property-taxes would increase the city’s three main commercial ventative of things and not taking “sustainability tested,” the fourth residential sector. Because of by $5.7 million by 2030. In the areas, hoping to moderate the pace advantage of this opportunity to scenario focuses less on square Proposition 13, assessed values of largest-growth scenario, it would of commercial development. evaluate a lot of different options footage and more on performance properties are restricted to 2 per- rise by $8.5 million, with more And despite a widely acknowl- and have a discussion about what standards for factors like traffic, cent annual appreciation. How- than $5.3 million coming from edged housing shortage, so far those impacts might be.” energy production and water use. ever, when a long-held property residential properties. the council’s main attempt to deal Wolbach agreed and proposed It would encourage commercial changes hands, the assessed value The report also looks at the cost with the issue has been a proposal including in a fifth growth sce- areas to become more densely can “reset to a market level that is implications of each scenario and to encourage construction of sec- nario the same level of housing built; promote green-building many multiples its prior assessed concludes that, by and large, these ondary (or “granny”) units. growth that is currently embed- practices and local solar-energy value,” the fiscal analysis states. pale in comparison to the revenues Significantly, none of the four ded in the fourth scenario (which production; and consider new “With residential properties gains. The costs would range from scenarios propose any zone chang- is higher than in the other three), housing along El Camino Real being more numerous, more $5 million in Scenario 2 to $8 mil- es in single-family neighborhoods near Stanford Research Park and valuable in aggregate, and turn- lion in Scenario 4. Revenues, mean- or assume any major new housing (continued on page 11) Stanford Shopping Center. Un- ing over more frequently in Palo der the existing projections, this Alto, it is probable that residential scenario would also result in a turnover in Palo Alto is adding as- population growth of 16 percent sessed value to the city roll at a (compared to 10 percent in the greater rate than commercial sec- first two scenarios and 13 percent tor,” the report states. in the third) and employee growth The new study also notes that Public Agenda A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week
CITY COUNCIL ... The council plans to meet in a closed session to discuss the status of the city’s negotiations with the Service Employees International Union, Local 521; the city’s police and firefighter unions; the management and professionals group; and the Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto. The council will then hear a presentation from Stanford University about transportation-demand management at Stanford Research Park; hear an update on the formation of the downtown Transportation Management Association; discuss local funding strategies for transportation programs; and consider the fiscal year 2017-2025 General Fund Long Range Financial Forecast. The closed session will begin at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 14. The regular meeting will follow in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave.
COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE ... The committee will discuss the draft fiscal analysis for the city’s Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave.
CITY/SCHOOL LIAISON COMMITTEE ... The committee will review the recent City Council and school board meetings; discuss the city’s and the school district’s summer programs; and discuss shared communications between the city and the school district. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ... The board plans to hold a joint hearing with the Historic Resources Board on 901 High St., a proposal by Ko Architects for a 18,335-square-foot mixed-use building. The board will then consider 2747 Park Blvd., a proposal by Jay Paul Company for a 33,323-square-foot research-and-development project; 411-437 Lytton Ave., a proposal by Hayes Group Architects to demolish an existing building and construct a three-story mixed-use office and residential building; and 429 University Ave., an appeal of the planning director’s approval of a 31,407-square-foot, four-story, mixed-use building. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave.
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION ... The commission plans to hold a special meeting to discuss the Public Art Master Plan. Then, in its regular meeting, it will hold the final review for artwork associated with the development at 441 Page Mill Road; hold initial reviews for art proposed at 3251 Hanover St. and at 2600 El Camino Real; discuss potential art at the Charleston- Arastradero transportation corridor; and consider the University Avenue “creative seating” pilot project. The special meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Regular meeting will meeting will follow at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Q
www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 9 Upfront Presents Gunn (continued from page 5)
Several priorities emerged through the firm’s engagement with the Gunn community. Stu- dents said they preferred earthy, neutral, calming tones; bright colors were perceived as too bold and “pressured,” Architarian De- sign Founder Elaine Uang told the board Tuesday night. Students also said social spaces and unified community gathering spaces on campus were high prior- ities. Students also appreciated the
natural elements of their campus Courtesy Design Architarian FROM THE SYRIAN REFUGEE CRISIS TO THE CALIFORNIA and the surrounding area, Uang Architarian Design proposed using accent colors — primarily Titan DROUGHT: PHOTOJOURNALISM AND ADVOCACY said. (Firm staff even gathered red — in social spaces on Gunn’s campus. samples of “natural elements” Join us for a great evening of photography! on campus — trees, bark, plants, includes color-coding by build- they do a double take and look like flowers — and posted photos of ing cluster (certain wings will get they’re thinking to themselves, ED KASHI them on the project website.) accent colors painted on doors “‘Wait, that’s not normal,’ — and I Staff and parents also said hav- and beams, for example), lighter- think it’s not normal in a very, very Multimedia photographer of the year 2015 ing color-coded buildings to help colored ceilings (which are “very beautiful way,” Park said. people find their way is impor- low and dark right now,” Uang She said when the process be- Moderator: Geri Migielicz tant. Students, parents and staff said) and walls and accent colors, gan, most students knew they Lorry I. Lokey Visiting Professor – Stanford University all said they would like to have like Titan red, used primarily in wanted a brighter campus but murals on campus. social spaces. Benches and tables didn’t know what exactly that March 25, 2016 – 7:30pm Ultimately, Architarian De- in the quad will be painted bright would look like. Mitchell Park Community Center, Palo Alto sign proposed two color schemes red. The school also plans to “We weren’t sure how you — dubbed “Wildflowers” and bring in a professional muralist at could repaint an entire school “Golden State” — and students a later date to work with students to make it still have that same Info & tickets voted on the options online. to paint murals around campus. feeling of Gunn and be familiar www.paloaltophotoforum.org “Wildflowers,” which draws Gunn’s student board representa- but somehow a better version of from warm, neutral colors (most- tive, Grace Park, said a small sec- Gunn,” she said. “I think this ly light browns and some pastel tion outside the Student Activities product that they just described colors) won with 73 percent of Center repainted in the “Wildflow- to you is really what we wanted support compared to 27 percent ers” scheme has drawn students’ and didn’t realize we wanted.” for “Golden State.” The design attention. When students walk by, Board members hailed the Where modern luxury meets Mother Nature.
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Page 10 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Upfront project for not only having the potential to “transform” Gunn physically but also for modeling News Digest a process inclusive of students — an issue that was at the forefront School board backs focus on new social- of emotional conversations at ® board and school meetings dur- emotional curriculum ing the last school year. The Palo Alto school board endorsed Tuesday night a staff pro- “When we have to do other posal to convene a district committee to evaluate social-emotional things when we want to incorpo- learning curricula currently used in the district and recommend a rate student voice, I think these unified approach from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. are good models,” board Vice Two board members did, however, express some reservations about President Terry Godfrey said. putting aside a previous intent to create a committee that would Board member Ken Dauber address actual service models for counseling, particularly at the dis- said he remembered when the trict’s two high schools. idea to repaint Gunn first came Board Vice President Terry Godfrey said she was “surprised” to up several years ago. see the social-emotional learning focus after setting an agenda item “It was intended to be a con- to discuss what had been called the “Distributed Counseling Com- crete symbol of the care of the mittee,” a reference to a model in which teachers and counselors work as a team to address students’ social-emotional and academic needs. community for students at Gunn ® and for staff at Gunn, and I’m While she was “thrilled” to see the social-emotional curriculum The DeLeon Difference very pleased to see it’s gotten to proposal, she said she doesn’t “want to lose sight of the counseling the point that it has,” he said. “I work that (the board) wants to get finished.” 650.543.8500 think it will play that role.” Staff brought forward the “Social Emotional Learning Curricu- Funding for the project, which lum Committee” Tuesday. The new committee — made up of stu- www.deleonrealty.com has an estimated cost of $1 mil- dents, teachers, staff, administrators and other stakeholders selected lion, will come from the district’s through an application process — will “research and evaluate exist- ing curriculum and look at efficacy with regard to outcomes,” Chief Planned Maintenance fund. The 650.543.8500 | www.deleonrealty.com | DeLeon Realty CalBRE #01903224 project will have to come back to Student Services Officer Holly Wade told the board. the board for an official vote at its Wade described the district’s current approach to social-emotional next meeting. Staff plan to start learning as uncoordinated, with different schools choosing curricula the painting project in June, after and programs with different learning targets and frameworks. Over 1 MILLION Sq.Ft. of Carpet & Vinyl In-Stock for Next Day Installation the school year ends. Q Unclear about the committee’s charge, board President Heidi Ember- Staff Writer Elena Kadvany ling asked if it would look at everything that touches social-emotional can be emailed at ekadvany@ learning, from actual curricula — like the required Living Skills classes ATING Y paweekly.com. at the high schools and Second Step at the elementary schools — to LEBR EAR programs like Gunn High School’s freshman-transition program, Titan CE S 101, and Palo Alto High School’s freshman cohort program, TEAM. Board member Melissa Baten Caswell voiced some concern, say- Economic ing, “I’m just worried if we try to swallow the ocean with the com- SPRING (continued from page 9) mittee we’ll end up with nothing.” Wade said the committee will be tasked with evaluating current cur- ALL CARPET though his colleagues ultimately ricula and vetting other evidence-based approaches not in use in Palo ON SALE SALE rejected the suggestion. 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For this June election, Cabrera is not limiting 3VZ(S[VZ*( just one of many factors that city himself to the Assembly race, and he has also taken out papers to leaders will have to consider in the run for the U.S. Senate, and two seats in two different districts of the On a KITCHEN REMODEL months ahead, as the Comprehen- U.S. House of Representatives. -9,,05/64,+,:0.5,:;04(;, We do LZ[PTH[L ]HS\L^OLU`V\ZWLUK sive Plan update continues. Q All nine candidates will compete in the June 7 primary election Construction SAVE $500* HTPUPT\TVM VUHRP[JOLU Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner and the top two candidates will face off in the November election. Q YLTVKLS*HSSMVYHMYLLLZ[PTH[L can be emailed at gsheyner@ — Mark Noack, Mountain View Voice . paweekly.com www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 11 Upfront
Gifts Online This Week (continued from page 7) a result of that. These and other news stories were posted on Palo Alto Online CityViewA round-up of Palo Alto government action this week throughout the week. For longer versions, go to www.PaloAlto Others, however, worried about Online.com/news. making the district’s process for Board of Education (March 7) accepting donations unfriendly Superintendent evaluation: The board convened in closed session for a mid- and unappealing. Palo Alto residents prepare for expansion of year evaluation of the superintendent. Action: None “I want to make it an easy pro- downtown parking program cess for people to give us money,” Downtown Palo Alto’s shifting parking landscape will undergo board member Camille Townsend another tremor on April 1, when the new phase of the city’s Resi- Board of Education (March 8) Laning: The board held a special study session to discuss the practice of said. “I’m getting uncomfortable dential Preferential Parking (RPP) program takes effect, bringing academic laning in the school district. Action: None that we’re being onerous in our with it new parking restrictions for both residents and employees. Addison: The board accepted a $1.33 million anonymous donation to fund statements. While I’m supportive (Posted March 8, 11:06 p.m.) significant facilities improvements at Addison Elementary School, and the scope for the project. Yes: Unanimous of transparency and everything Interim financial report: The board approved a second interim financial report else, I feel like we’re hammering Concerns over academic laning at Palo Alto for the district. Yes: Unanimous people in a way that doesn’t feel schools resurface Professional development: The board authorized an “Educator Effectiveness good. I need to see a policy that Program Plan” for professional development. Unanimous The school district’s board room was full early Tuesday morning Yes: reflects our gratitude.” with parents who turned out to hear what became a wide-ranging She suggested contacting past discussion on academic laning, equity, access and differentiation Planning and Transportation Commission major donors to seek feedback in Palo Alto’s classrooms. (Posted March 8, 12:59 p.m.) (March 9) about their experiences with the Transportation: The commission heard an update about downtown’s new Transportation Management Association. Action: None district’s process and asked the two City completes settlement over claims of 2515-2585 El Camino Real: The commission recommended approving the board members who serve on the record of land use action and Conditional Use Permit findings for the three- policy committee, Dauber and Ter- excessive police force story, mixed-use building proposed for the current site of Olive Garden. The ry Godfrey, to be “very cautious” The Los Altos Hills resident who claimed that Palo Alto of- commission also recommended that the council consider greater density and in adding additional stipulations. ficers used excessive force on him after he suffered an epileptic require transportation-demand management to reduce the demand for parking. “Our goal, at least from my seizure during an August 2013 traffic stop has agreed to drop all Yes: Alcheck, Fine, Gardias, Rosenblum, Tanaka, Waldfogel Recused: Downing perspective, will be to address a claims against the city and the officers involved in exchange for a process that brings clarity to the $250,000 payment. (Posted March 5, 8:30 p.m.) Historic Resources Board (March 10) 411-437 Lytton Ave.: The board voted to recommend to the Architectural Review extent that we can and that is not Board that the three-story, 19,776-square-foot mixed-use building proposed at all intended to increase the bur- Track Watch guard to be sentenced in for 411-437 Lytton Ave. is consistent with Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, subject to redesign of the third floor to reduce perceived massing. den on donors — in fact, quite the burglary, robbery Yes: Bernstein, Bunnenberg, Makinen, Wimmer No: Bower, Kohler opposite,” Dauber said. A Palo Alto Track Watch guard who was arrested for burglar- Absent: Di Cicco The gifts policy will return to izing three residences and robbing a disabled woman is expected Correction: Last week’s CityView listed some outdated decisions made the committee before coming to be sentenced for at least 13 years and eight months in prison by the Parks & Recreation Commission and the Historic Resources back to the board for action at a on March 17, according to Santa Clara County Superior Court Board, both of which did not meet last week. It also included an item later date. The board will next dis- records. (Posted March 4, 8:37 a.m.) about bike racks under the Architectural Review Board. That item was cuss the Addison project when a not discussed by the board last week. The Weekly regrets the errors. schematic design is developed. Q
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High-speed rail (continued from page 5) to what has been a deeply divisive and controversial project. While supporters, including Gov. Jerry Brown and the Democratic major- ity in the Legislature, consistently laud high-speed rail as a much- needed solution to ease traffic congestion, create jobs and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, critics have panned it as a “boondoggle” that has nowhere near the funds it needs to become a reality. Palo Alto officials had initially supported the project but ultimately turned against it, passing in 2011 a unanimous resolution calling for the project’s termination. At the time, residents and council members raised doubts about the system’s financial projections, ridership es- timates and proposed alignment, which initially called for four tracks, with an elevated berm in the middle for the new bullet train. By shifting to the blended ap- proach, which was first proposed by Peninsula lawmakers in 2012, the rail authority has helped calm some of these anxieties. The project also picked up some mo- mentum last month, when the rail authority released a new business plan showing the price tag dip- ping from $67.6 billion two years ago to $64.2 billion. The new business plan also an- nounced a major change of direc- tion for the rail authority: Rather than launching construction of the line exclusively in Central Valley, the agency now plans to build the first operating segment between San Francisco and Bakersfield. In presenting the business plan to the rail authority’s board of di- rector’s Tuesday morning, rail au- thority CEO Jeff Morales called the shift “the game changer, in terms of delivering the program.” The business plan relies mostly on bond funds and on proceeds from the state’s cap-and-trade program for building the first operating segment. Rail officials hope further improvements and expansions would be financed, at least in part, by private invest- ments and federal contributions. “For the first time, within available resources, we can actually project out to delivering an operating system,” Morales told the board Tuesday. The board voiced no major con- cerns Tuesday about the dramatic change of direction. Board member Daniel Curtin said he is “very ex- cited about the new development,” which he said would bring new eco- nomic opportunities to the two re- gions connected by high-speed rail. “We all see the economic pres- sures being put on the Bay Area by Silicon Valley,” Curtin said. “This is a whole change in how that can be approached that, really to me, is the first signal of what high-speed rail will do for California.” Board Chair Dan Richard agreed and lauded the plan for laying out for the public “how we can build the system.” “What is really here, is the sense that we can build this now,” Richard said. Q www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 13 Upfront
County have representations on Gen has put pressure on the fed- FAA that,” Alaee said. “For the FAA eral administration to improve its (continued from page 5) co-sponsored by the City of Palo Alto to recognize this committee and community outreach. the three congressional offices to “The Bay Area is supposedly for membership was denied by agree to it is a great achievement.” going to be an example on how to the group. Alaee also said that FAA offi- deal with communities,” Landes- Khashayar Alaee, senior man- cials indicated Monday that the mann said. “If they fail us, they agement analyst in the city man- agency’s feasibility study for po- will once again be on the hot seat.” ager’s office, discussed the latest tential changes to NextGen routes Other residents Tuesday offered updates from the FAA at a Tues- will be released in six weeks. personal anecdotes about loud day community meeting, which “Once it’s out, the community flights soaring over their homes brought about 50 people to Palo will be able to provide feedback at all hours of the day and night. Alto City Hall. The new commit- on it through the FAA Select One Crescent Park resident said tee, Alaee said, will have 12 mem- Committee,” Alaee said. “That’s that just that morning, when she Saturday, April 2 • 8:30am - 3:00pm bers, four from each of the three where the decision-making will was out her garden, loud planes Mitchell Park Community Center • $40 before 3/22 congressional districts in the area be made, and that recommenda- were passing over head every two (the districts currently represent- tion will be made to the Congres- to three minutes. Another spoke ed by Anna Eshoo, Sam Farr and sional representatives.” of the midnight and 1:30 a.m. • Keynote by life transitions expert Bart Astor: Jackie Speier). Alaee said the idea Though he lauded the FAA for flights that pass over her house. “Those Were The Days, My Friend!” for the group came from Eshoo, creating the new group, many A third complained about a “real who wanted to give the Peninsula residents in attendance voiced degradation of the quality of life a forum for discussing airport skepticism. Some complained because of the noise.” • Your choice of 9 workshops on concerns. He called the formation about the FAA’s failure to notify Resident Mark Shull said the Reimagining Your Possibilities of the group “a big win.” anyone in advance about the com- main problem that residents have “As of now, really the only mittee’s creation or to seek input. with NextGen is that planes “fly Loving Where You Live group that has influence into the Jennifer Landesmann, a Sky over the same houses every single Financing Your Dreams airport and the FAA is the SFO Posse member who attended the time.” Community Roundtable, and Monday meeting in Los Altos, “That is new as of March last 650.289.5435 avenidas.org none of the cities in the Santa said on Tuesday that criticism year,” Shull said. “And it’s not just Clara County and Santa Cruz from communities about Next- one route, which cities around the country are complaining about, it is three converging in one place. And there’s almost no place in the country that has as much conver- gence as we do.” Members of Sky Posse have been gathering data about the Apartments elevated noise levels for the past year and lobbying the City of Available! Palo Alto to take action. Their work has paid off, with the city recently hiring the consulting group Freytag & Associates to review FAA’s work and to con- duct an analysis quantifying the increase in air traffic. Alaee said that the firm will begin analyzing the data on Palo Alto’s flight patterns and noise levels in the coming weeks, as well as providing consulting ser- vices to the city on the FAA’s plans. Later, the firm will also be asked to consider how the chang- My life here ing flight patterns are harming local property assessments, dis- rupting classrooms and interfer- Ruby Mason, joined in 2012 ing with people’s sleep. Alaee also said the city will Smiles try to secure a seat on the new FAA Select Committee, whose members were to be selected by Thursday, March 10. The city, he noted, has already invested BRIGHTEN significant staff and financial re- Our Community. sources in the issue. In addition to the two council members (Karen The smiles will tell you that Webster House is Palo Alto’s most appealing senior living community. Holman and Greg Schmid) who attended the Tuesday update, And with only thirty-seven apartment homes ideally located near the cozy downtown, there’s two others (Mayor Pat Burt and Vice Mayor Greg Scharff) were even more to like. Yes, our programs, services, amenities, and wonderfully prepared menus are scheduled to meet FAA officials on Tuesday afternoon in Wash- pretty amazing, too. To learn more, or for your personal visit, please call 650.838.4004. ington, D.C., where they are at- tending the annual meeting of the National League of Cities. 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Oberhelman served with the of persons with cluding the 2009 Palo Alto Tall Tree friends, both in the U.S. and U.K. developmen- Award for “Outstanding Nonprofit” A memorial service will be held United States Air Force Medical Corps before returning to the tal disabilities, and the San Andreas Regional Cen- on April 30 at 1 p.m. at the Crowne University of Chicago to complete his surgical training. In 1960, shepherding a ter Service Provider of the Year Plaza Cabana Hotel, 4290 El Cami- he moved his family to Stanford to join the faculty of the Medical movement that award in 2010. In 2014, Steele was no Real, Palo Alto. Memorial dona- School. took people out named Woman of the Year for the tions can be made in her memory Oberhelman was an avid fan of Stanford football, tended of institutions and integrated them California 24th Assembly District. to Abilities United (abilitiesunited. cymbidium orchids and enjoyed relaxing at the family cabin in into mainstream society. At the After her retirement in 2014, she org) or the Big Wave Project (big- Wisconsin. forefront of disabilities-rights ad- remained active as a volunteer and waveproject.org). In addition to his wife Betty, Dr. Oberhelman is survived by vocacy in her native England and his brother John; Sister Barbara Uecker; sons Harry of San Jose, in the U.S., she was the executive James and Robert of Stanford; daughter Nancy of Colfax; nine director of Abilities United for 21 grandchildren. years. Under her stewardship, the Phyllis Donner Wolf A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. March 16 at organization more than doubled its budget, from $2.9 million to $6 mil- December 8, 1930 – March 2, 2016 Memorial Church on the Stanford campus. Please plan extra lion, and the number of clients grew time as parking is limited and some distance from the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Stanford University to more than 3,000 annually. Phyllis Naomi Donner Wolf Innovative programs were de- Development Services, In memory of Dr. Harry Oberhelman Jr., was born in San Francisco to the PO. Box 20466, Stanford, CA 94309-0466. veloped under Steele’s leadership, late Henry George Donner and including employment services; PAID OBITUARY independent-living training; the the late Marcia Raben Donner Community Connections program, and attended various schools which offered volunteer opportu- in San Francisco and was a nities and an education series on lifetime member of the California John Allen daily-living skills; a therapy clinic Scholarship Society. She attended offering speech, occupational, University of California at June 6, 1947 – March 5, 2016 physical therapy and developmen- Berkeley and later graduated from tal services for children up to the San Jose State University with John Allen, 68, died peacefully at age of 8; and Milestones Preschool, a Bachelor of Arts degree and a home on March 5th 2016. He was an inclusive preschool for children California teachers’ credential. born in Oakland, to Richard Allen, 2 to 5 years old. Phyllis was married to the late Stanley William Wolf for a general surgeon at Stanford, and “Lynda left an indelible mark fifty-four years from 1951 until his death in 2005. She lived in on Abilities United and the gen- Elma Robinson Allen, a teacher. He eral community,” Board President Portola Valley for most of her married life and then in Palo Alto. spent his childhood in Palo Alto and David Kabakov and CEO Charlie She is survived by her son, Douglas Jeffrey Wolf, and his wife Woodside with his family. High Weidanz said in a statement. “She Vicki of West Hills, California and her daughter Melanie Wolf- school was in Zuoz, Switzerland, believed in a barrier-free society and Greenberg, and her husband, Dr. David Greenberg of Nazareth, where he learned to love sports dedicated her 40-year career and re- Pennsylvania. Phyllis is also survived by devoted grandchildren, and developed his wicked sense of tirement to developing high quality Joshua Wolf, Carly and Brett Feuerstein, Jordan Wolf and fiancé humor. He graduated in Economics community services for people with Katie Saffron, Hank Greenberg, Rebecca and Steven Oppenheim, and Speech & Drama from Stanford developmental disabilities as an al- two great grandsons, Bryce and Mason Feuerstein and two great in 1970 and went on to enjoy ternative to institutional care.” granddaughters, Zoey Feuerstein and Lily Oppenheim. The late travels and work in Alaska, India, Steele was born on April 5, 1948, Lewis Weil of San Mateo became family to her, and they were Switzerland, and England. He was dedicated to, and excited by, his in Kent, England, to Joyce (née inseparable for five years and his family remained very dear to her. programming work at the Stanford Cancer Center, and continued Westrop) and Bob Steele. She went on to study in England, receiving a Phyllis’ teaching career started in 1961 after her own children working until just before his death. master’s degree in social services were in school. She was dearly loved and respected for her 30 year He enjoyed playing tennis, riding his bike to work, and planning from Essex University. career in teaching kindergarten in Redwood City. She also taught supporting the Warriors and the Giants. He was a friend, coach Beginning her career as social Head Start in the 1960s and then she worked with Superintendent and mentor to many young people in Palo Alto’s sporting worker, she was alarmed by the liv- Honig’s Quality Education Program which included Parent community, managing teams for the Palo Alto Soccer club. ing conditions of developmentally Education and Behavior Modification. Successes included becoming the first from Northern California disabled persons institutionalized in Phyllis was very active in a range of community and charitable to play in the super group in the Dallas Cup, winning numerous the United Kingdom. She lobbied causes: board member of the North Peninsula Jewish Day School, major tournaments, and enabling 10 players to play in the MLS. for the closure of such hospitals and volunteer with the Jewish Coalition of Literacy and a member of His family was his greatest joy and he always happily attended developed alternatives, helping 350 the Angels of John Gill School in Redwood City. She was a lifetime his sons’ tennis, baseball, soccer, and swimming practices and people transition out of one such member of Brandeis, Hadassah, and ORT and was a member of matches. In his gentle loving way he encouraged independent hospital into the community. AAUW and Temple Beth Jacob. thought, supported dreams and ideas, and was an unwavering In 1973, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, where she Phyllis’ life changed drastically after a life altering fall in 2013, and loyal friend. His immense enjoyment of life brought people became a rehabilitation counselor and she resided at the Jewish Home of San Francisco thereafter. of all ages from around the world to his dinner table, where the for a work program and, in 1978, She became an avid painter while there and volunteered to lead a conversation would inevitably turn to philosophy and, as he a developmental disabilities coor- yoga class for residents. channeled his inner Larry David, a great deal of laughter. He dinator for San Mateo County. A Contributions may be made to Congregation Beth Jacob, to leaves behind his wife, Margaret, sons Ben and Tom, stepmother few years later in 1981, she became Jewish Home SF, Healing Touch or to Jewish Home SF, Creative Willa, and sisters Lynn, Susan, and Merri. Please contact the a director of program services for Arts Program. family for details of a memorial gathering to be held soon. the Community Association for May her memory be a blessing. Rehabilitation (CAR) in Palo Alto, PAID OBITUARY PAID OBITUARY www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 17 Editorial Getting out of cars New initiatives take aim at single-occupancy vehicle commutes sk any employer in Palo Alto, large or small, tech or restau- Editorials, letters and opinions rant, what its biggest business challenge is and you’ll get Spectrum A the same two answers: the lack of local housing options affordable to its employees and the hellish commute experiences that result. Both lead to upward pressures on rent and compensa- More donations! tion, the two largest cost centers for most businesses. Editor, In spite of all the wishful talk about reducing our large imbalance Here is another approach to This week on Town Square between jobs and housing by finding ways to build higher density gifts for our children that are housing, we are not going to build enough new housing to make anonymous (or not) to the schools Town Square is an online discussion forum at even a small dent in the affordability or housing-jobs quotient. (“Palo Alto school board commit- PaloAltoOnline.com/square tee eyes new donations policy”). With this reality, two important initiatives are underway to re- Anxious about plane noise, Palo Alto eyes duce single-occupancy vehicle commuting. One, in the Stanford The board can view itself like Research Park, has organically emerged through cooperative ef- the board of trustees of a great seat on new FAA committee forts of large employers who share the goal of making commut- university: If someone donates Posted on March 9 at 2 p.m. by Gary Ruppel, a resident of the ing more bearable for its employees. Among other strategies, this generously (to the Stanford Law Midtown neighborhood group is negotiating for special volume pricing of VTA bus passes School, for instance), Stanford “I applaud our city and county elected representatives for weigh- and exploring a private bus service whose cost could be shared by University’s Board of Trustees ing in on this issue. The noise level and frequency of airplane multiple employers. would constructively both accept flights has degraded the quality of my life and others in Palo Alto The other is the nascent downtown Transportation Management the donation and seek funds (even and am certain it’s the case in surrounding communities. After re- Association (TMA,) a nonprofit corporation the City of Palo Alto donate their own funds) for other turning home in January from a ten-month trip it was very evident organized last year that will be seeking to reduce the use of single- areas of the school. The board that increased air traffic noise had occurred. occupancy vehicles by 30 percent over the next three years. would not refuse a legitimate “I am glad that we installed double-pane windows in our home. With almost 75 percent of all downtown employees working for donation to the school of art, for Otherwise it would seem that we were outdoors all the time!” small companies with fewer than 25 employees currently driving solo instance, in order to be “fair” to their jobs, there is a huge opportunity to decrease traffic and park- to the engineering or biology voting against it, the project was revenue for the city. The proposed ing problems if good alternatives and incentives can be developed. departments. not compatible with the neighbor- dealership could generate more If successful this could mean that some 1,600 people currently So, don’t say “No.” Say “Yes” hood. Never mind that it meets than a million dollars a year in driving alone to their jobs in downtown Palo Alto are coaxed into both to this donation and to your all of the objective criteria for sales tax revenue for the city, and other methods (car-pooling, public transit, bicycling, etc.). efforts in the Silicon Valley to approval. there are two existing dealerships have corporations “adopt” each As a start, the idea is for the new TMA to immediately (as early Now we have Architectural Re- (Honda and Audi) right next door. as the next few months) launch a transit-pass subsidy program school in Palo Alto. view Board members who are And, the negativity by some It seems that we have empow- for low-wage workers, believed to be the group most difficult to standing in the way of approval of ered certain people, some elect- organize because many work for smaller employers, but with the school board members towards a new car dealership proposed for the superintendent’s initiatives are ed, some appointed, to determine greatest potential for shifting into public transit and reducing the the Ming’s site on Embarcadero what projects can be built based troublesome. If you choose him Road because some of them don’t parking demands downtown. on the personal opinions of those (like a board selecting a president think the architecture is compat- Both of these transit initiatives will take center stage at Monday making the decisions. Why would night’s City Council meeting, where the council will hold back- of a university), then support him ible with the Baylands. Never we put up with this? People de- to-back “study sessions” on each of the programs and then later ... or give him notice. mind that the project complies discuss how the downtown TMA should be directed and funded. The board members are not with all of the objective criteria serve to know that, if all objec- Transportation management is an essential component of a multi- elected because of their expertise for approval. tive standards set forth in our or- pronged effort by the city to address residents’ concerns about over- in education (just as university The 429 University project dinances are met, their proposed development, inadequate parking and unbearable traffic congestion. trustees are not appointed for their would have added residential projects can be built. In addition to the current (and temporary) cap on office develop- expertise in education).Given the housing to downtown and gen- John Paul Hanna ment and the ongoing implementation of the downtown residential- extraordinary reviews of McGee erated substantial additional tax Crescent Drive, Palo Alto parking permit system, improvements to Palo Alto’s free bus shuttle before he arrived, the board’s ap- program and bicycle path system are also in the works. parent negativity towards him is WHAT DO YOU THINK? While the goals of the new downtown Transportation Manage- troubling and not constructive. ment Association are laudable, the group’s approach to governance Think of more constructive ways to foster both McGee’s ini- The Palo Alto Weekly encourages comments on our coverage and funding needs more clarity, transparency and council direction. or on issues of local interest. The initial board of directors of the nonprofit consists of three tiatives and to encourage more representatives from large employers, Palantir, Google, and the donations to our school system. What are your reasons for City of Palo Alto; two from “medium”-sized employers, the Garden If board members continue to Court Hotel and IDEO; and one from a “small” company, Philz be at loggerheads with the super- opposing or supporting the Coffee. (Google, which has no presence downtown, was apparently intendent, then one of them has asked to participate because of its experience with transportation to go. And electing a new board state’s planned high-speed programs and since it has many employees who live downtown and member is easier and cheaper than commute to various Google facilities.) recruiting a new superintendent. rail system? We are disappointed not to see a larger board and more diverse Nathan Szajnberg, M.D. Submit letters to the editor of up to 300 words to [email protected]. participation from large employers that have many lower-paid ser- Duncan Place, Palo Alto Submit guest opinions of 1,000 words to [email protected]. Include your name, address and daytime phone number so we can reach you. vice workers commuting long distances, including the Palo Alto We reserve the right to edit contributions for length, objectionable content, libel Medical Foundation, Holiday Inn, Westin Hotel, Town & Country Just madness and factual errors known to us. Anonymous letters will generally not be accepted. Village and Whole Foods Market. Editor, For more information contact Editor Jocelyn Dong or Editorial Assistant The TMA’s funding strategy, still in the early stages of develop- “Why can’t the Mad Hatter Sam Sciolla at [email protected] or 650-326-8210. ment, needs to protect small retailers and other businesses that build his house here in Wonder- can least afford new fees. Most similar TMAs fund their work land?” Alice asked. Replied the through employer fees or taxes skewed to large employers, with Queen, “Because, I don’t like the some start-up help from the city. Here, City Manager Jim Keene way it looks.” is proposing the city initially provide $200,000 while Palantir and When and where would of- Google kick in just $10,000 each, the Garden Court and IDEO ficials, who have been entrusted $2,500 and Philz $1,000. with the authority to approve We would hope to see the bulk of funding coming from large new projects in a community, be employers and the property owners who have become wealthy, empowered to approve or disap- having the good fortune of owning downtown real estate and, in prove based on their own per- many cases, not bearing any responsibility for either parking or sonal aesthetic opinion and judg- transportation. ment? Right here in Palo Alto, my As always, the devil will be in the details as these transporta- friends. tion initiatives roll out. For its part, the City Council should use its The City Council recently dis- financial leverage to ensure the new TMA operates with complete approved the 429 University Ave. transparency, broad-based representation and with funding respon- project because, in the opinion of sibility that falls squarely on those who can most afford it. Q some who stated their reasons for Page 18 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Check out Town Square! Hundreds of local topics are being discussed by local residents on Town Square, a reader forum sponsored by the Weekly at PaloAltoOnline.com/square. Post your own comments, ask questions or just stay up on what people are talking about around town! Off Deadline Palo Alto reviving the battle against ‘King Car and Czar Truck’? by Jay Thorwaldson sider itself suburban and environmentally The council and Burt include housing as meeting of the Research Park TMA in late yron Sher, conscious also rates high on the community- a concern and goal for 2016, especially fo- January for an update on some of the major former state concern scale. cusing on “affordable” housing for younger steps being planned there. Their program is Bsenator and Overflow parking from commercial ar- people and seniors, and some for lower-in- due to launch in April. assemblyman, eas, chiefly downtown Palo Alto and in come people and families generally. Both groups have looked to Stanford once posed with the California Avenue business district, has Burt told me in a pre-speech over-break- University for an example based on some his wife, Linda, added to the anger of many residents and fast interview that there will be increased of the traffic-management steps taken by and children on the contributed to the election of a pair of “neo- city attention to housing sites located in the the university — an outgrowth of county curb of a Palo Alto residentialists” to the council, Tom DuBois north end of Palo Alto, rather than the sen- requirements when Stanford’s major expan- street for a political and Eric Filseth, opposing what some per- sitized south part of town — especially near sion plan was approved around the turn of ad urging residents ceive as more growth-friendly council mem- transit hubs. this century. to fight “King Car bers (Karen Holman and Greg Schmidt as Yet the new assault on traffic will be at “We’re finally doing with our TMA — and Czar Truck.” exceptions). the forefront. Burt noted that there are some rideshare, apps — what Stanford has been He was running Burt’s narrow election as mayor on a 5-4 solid factors afoot that will help in the anti- doing,” Burt said. “They’re doing all the for re-election to the Palo Alto City Coun- vote also highlighted an intricate interper- traffic efforts this year and in the immediate things we’re talking about doing.” cil in a unique all-council (also known as sonal alignment on the current council, de- years to follow. What can be done? the “recall election”) race in the spring of spite members largely agreeing on the core One is that a number of young profession- “Big employers have regional buses,” Burt 1967, with the council sharply divided be- issues before the city this year. als are choosing public transportation as an said. “What about sharing the buses?” tween “residentialists” and “establishment” During the last half-century, the push and alternative to commuting by cars, and some Other steps that could reduce traffic in- members. Sher lost that bitter election, to pull of development versus slow-growth of those don’t even own a car, Burt noted. clude: expanding the incentives to bike to his long-lasting chagrin, but was re-elected (sometimes no-growth) sentiment has waxed Some don’t even have a driver’s license, un- work in a mostly level region with great cli- to the council in 1972 and later became and waned. But the irritation has remained der a “Why do I need it?” rationale, he said. mate; improving the city’s shuttle system to mayor, beginning his rise to higher offices as a fairly constant undertone and has spilled Another factor is that major changes are quadruple the ridership; and instituting Eco statewide. over into other issues before the city. literally on the road in a technological revo- Passes, which provide employees free and But his ad, with his family looking up the One such big, continuing issue is a hous- lution. That includes not just the self-driving unlimited rides throughout the Santa Clara street as if trying to cross, fearfully, into the ing shortage, exacerbated by the number of car roaming around Palo Alto but also the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) path of the dreaded vehicles, now echoes jobs that have been created in Palo Alto, potential for self-driving vans to carry a system; and expanding parking permits in throughout Palo Alto nearly a half-century which by the late 1960s added up to a 2.5- number of passengers, which could cut down neighborhoods. later. Sher, long retired, now resides in the to-1 jobs-to-housing ratio. That ratio has re- on traffic. Data is expected by the end of 2016 on Sierra foothills near Placerville, far from portedly gotten worse since and, along with Palo Alto has created a new Transporta- how effective a multi-headed program might Palo Alto traffic. great schools, amenities, trees and parks, tion Management Agency, or TMA in city be. But traffic remains at the top of Palo Alto made Palo Alto a premier place to live, with shorthand, as a nonprofit organization that For funding such an effort, Burt and oth- concerns, reflected in the Feb. 22 “State of housing prices soaring to shock-level heights will implement efforts to get folks out from ers are looking again at another long-debat- the City” speech by current Mayor Pat Burt, and with rents to match — among the high- behind the single-occupant-vehicle steering ed issue: a business-license tax that would be well-covered by reporter Gennady Sheyner est in the nation. wheel, called “transportation demand man- dedicated to a TMA program. in the Weekly (see PaloAltoOnline.com). It was, in fact, a proposal for lower-income agement.” The TMA’s initial report is due So buckle up for an accelerated ride. Q Traffic isn’t the only issue, for sure, to agi- senior housing and 12 market-rate homes on out in mid-March. Former Weekly Editor Jay Thorwaldson tate voters and cause City Council members Maybell Avenue in south Palo Alto that was The city’s TMA also is reflected by a can be emailed at jthorwaldson@paweekly. and city administrators to become agitated. the spark that ignited the current “residen- similar group formed by businesses in the com and/or [email protected]. He also Overall growth, a sense of growing urban- tialist” surge, with traffic at the core of resi- Stanford Research Park, and the two groups writes periodic blogs at PaloAltoOnline. ization for a community that likes to con- dents’ concerns. are coordinating efforts. Burt attended a com. Streetwise What’s a hobby or activity that you hope someday to try or be good at? Asked on California Avenue in Palo Alto. Interviews and photos by Sam Sciolla. Emma Pease Jonathan Chestnutt Valerie Stinger Jeanne Muller Fred Kornahrens Computer support Handyman Community volunteer Social worker Sales North California Avenue, Palo Alto Lytton Avenue, Palo Alto Christine Drive, Palo Alto Magnolia Drive, Palo Alto Fairmont Drive, San Mateo “Singing (because) I’m terrible at it. ... “Hockey’s definitely a cool one. “Go. ... It’s a strategy game (in which) “Cooking ... stuff that tastes good.” “Rock climbing, I guess. 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Oanother, to raise money for scientific Teens said they wanted the latter, so the research on a genetic disorder he has that inspiration to launch programs, events City Council voted to build and lease the causes deafness at birth and progressive vi- by Elena Kadvany space at 455 Bryant St. with the stipulation sion loss. Two others organized a free com- that once the lease generated a net positive puter-programming event for teens; another a 20-member group of both Paly and Gunn ing behind them,” Amal Aziz, youth and teen cash flow, 75 percent of the net rental rev- founded a club dedicated to making history High School students who organize events services director for the City of Palo Alto, enues would go toward youth programs, fun and relevant for his peers. Others hosted and initiatives. said of the program. Mayor Pat Burt told the Weekly. The prop- art shows, movie nights and fundraisers for Zhou and other students who have received erty has been leased by Form Fitness, a gym, causes they’re passionate about. money through the Bryant Street Garage ears ago in downtown Palo Alto, since 2004. This melange of teen initiatives — along Fund said having the city backing them — there was a teen center on Bryant But for the first six years or so, there was with many others — was made possible both financially and through mentorship pro- YStreet — a place for teens to hang no positive cash flow, and the teen fund was through the Bryant Street Garage Fund, vided by city staff — helped them achieve out, do homework, listen to music, play more or less “forgotten,” Burt said. a City of Palo Alto program that provides their goals at a level they wouldn’t have been games, host dances and otherwise be teen- Then about two years ago, through re- mini-grants to any Palo Alto high school stu- able to reach otherwise. It boosted their con- agers. In the early 2000s, when the city search his wife was conducting on the for- dent with an idea for a program, event, group fidence, too, and helped them pursue causes, was planning to build a public parking mer teen center, they realized that the lease or effort that would somehow benefit local topics and initiatives they feel strongly about. garage on that site, the city surveyed lo- had actually started generating cash, and had teens. “I think the core point — and everything cal teenagers to gauge whether they would been doing so for several years. Burt raised At a time when local and national debate else is kind of just a residual effect of it — ... prefer the city build a new teen center or a the issue as a City Council member, and the swirls around how to define “success” in is elevating teen voice, teen ideas and stand- commercial space attached to the garage money that should have been designated for multiple ways, how to connect students with the Bryant Street Garage Fund was redirect- caring adults, how to provide students with ed to its rightful source. more real-world education and engagement In 2014, the City Council’s Policy and Ser- and how to better support teenagers’ well- vices Committee unanimously voted to rec- being, the Bryant Street Garage Fund offers ommend that up to $84,000 go to the fund for one model for how to do just that. the 2015 fiscal year. They did not draw down “In high school, a lot of it is finding what on a then-$217,334 reserve fund, which con- you like, what your passions are and what sisted of accrued revenue from 2009 through you’re good at,” said Palo Alto High School 2013. senior William Zhou, who with a Bryant Today, the program has become akin to a Street Garage Fund grant founded Proj- startup incubator. Any Palo Alto teenager or ect Enybody, a group of Palo Alto teenag- group of teens can submit a basic applica- ers committed to raising awareness of and tion describing their idea, be it an education- fighting climate change. “Obviously in Palo al event, a fundraiser, an art show, a movie Alto there’s a lot of pressure to be maybe one screening, a group or a program. They then type of student who’s super-good at math and meet with Jose Perez, the city’s teen program science. specialist — a relatively new, part-time posi- “I think through Project Enybody and tion that oversees the growing Bryant Street through seeing the successes that we’ve had, Garage Fund — to flesh out their idea and I’ve been able to understand myself more and write a more detailed grant proposal. Veronica Weber Veronica what I want to do moving forward,” he said. Perez consults with students one-on-one “It made me more confident to just be, like, from start to finish and serves as a mentor ‘Hey, I can do something in the community. for many of them. For longer-term projects, I have the ability to do that.’” such as clubs that meet throughout the school Project Enybody (“Eny” stands for “Earth Members of the environmental group Project Enybody — counter-clockwise from left, year, students are required to get together needs you”) has grown from a school project Helen Nguyen, founder William Zhou, Emma Goldsmith and Joy Huang — and group Zhou was working on his sophomore year to adviser Jose Perez meet in late February to plan their upcoming “Run For Earth Day.” (continued on next page) www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 21 PaloCover Alto Story Weekly Courtesy Vivian Wu Vivian Courtesy Veronica Weber Veronica William Zhou, founder of Project Enybody, and member Helen Nguyen discuss their Palo Alto High School junior Adrienne Kwok, left, and senior Emily Cao, center, members group’s plans for an Earth Day fundraiser. of Project Enybody, work a booth at the group’s Green Fest event in August 2015. (continued from previous page) The Teen Services Committee also asks to’s on buying locally grown food, packing nicities were not really represented in the Fund applicants which of the city’s 41 De- eco-friendly lunches and conserving water, class,” Wang told the Weekly last summer. with Perez at least once a month. velopmental Assets their project would help plus games and a talk on Palo Alto’s water “We thought it would be a really good idea Many students interviewed for this article to promote. Developmental assets have been sources and the drought by representatives to expose teens to computer science in a large said Perez’s support was critical in getting identified through research as the “build- from the Tuolumne River Trust. More than way.” their ideas off the ground. He also comes ing blocks of healthy development that help 300 people attended, according to the city. The event featured speakers from local with the connections of a city employee, giv- young people grow up healthy, caring and “As a teen, it’s pretty hard to come by mon- tech companies and three coding workshops ing them access to resources they might not responsible adults,” a city document states. ey unless you’re willing to spend it yourself,” led by either current computer-science ma- have had otherwise. Many events are hosted These assets include everything from service Zhou said. “Bake sales and things can take jors or graduates. Wang and Zhang estimated at the new Mitchell Park Community Center to others and a caring school climate to read- a lot of time but not give you a lot of return. about 100 people came and went throughout at no cost to the teens. ing for pleasure and a sense of purpose. There are just a lot of obstacles in the way the day. “You don’t really know what an adviser A project will not be funded if its prima- of getting started. The Bryant Street Ga- The Bryant Street Garage Fund grant al- can bring until you have one,” Zhou said. ry purpose does not “substantially engage rage Fund helps you get past those obstacles lowed them to “make the event fun,” Wang “Having that support and someone there to teens,” the score sheet states. Projects can be quicker.” said, buying T-shirts and food for participants find resources and guide you is really great.” fundraisers, but that must be secondary to the Paly senior Kelsey Wang and junior Al- and gifts for the speakers. They’re hoping to “We talk about the concern of adults really goal of serving teens, the score sheet notes. ice Zhang received a $1,400 grant to put plan a similar event this year, but it might be supporting youth and being advocates for Students can apply for up to $1,000 each on Teens Exploring Code, a free event that more in the style of a hackathon, they said. them — I think Bryant Street Garage Fund fiscal year, though if their idea will benefit aimed to expose Bay Area youth from dif- The grant provided more than just money, really embodies that, especially in Jose’s a broader population of teens, they can seek ferent demographics to the world of high though. role,” Aziz said. more money, Perez said. technology. “It felt like the City of Palo Alto was be- A committee made up of city staff from What the teens use the funding for often Wang and Zhang came up with the idea hind us,” Zhang said, and gave them cred- different departments — the Art Center, the sounds small-scale, but its impact is huge. last year while reflecting on their own com- ibility when asking local companies to send Library, Community Services and others — The high school students behind Buddies- puter-science education experiences. Both someone to participate. Other teens echoed reviews all of the grant applications. Called 4Math, a math-tutoring program for at-risk said they were encouraged and influenced that. the Teen Services Committee, the group elementary school students, used an $860 by friends and family to take the computer- “It was a vote of confidence,” said Ana evaluates proposals using a score sheet that grant to buy snacks for the students and small science classes at Paly. Wang’s mother works Caklovi, a Paly senior who with fellow se- has questions about logistics, planning and whiteboards for the tutors to use, among for a software company, while Zhang’s moth- nior Priya Misner organized a series of free budgets. But the sheet maintains a clear fo- other supplies. They said the young students er works in finance and her father in nuclear entrepreneurship classes for teens, supported cus on teens: “Is the project created by and were thrilled to have both. physics. by the Bryant Street Garage Fund. “It’s nice for teens, and/or to serve teens?” “Does the Zhou used a $500 grant to cover the cost of They also noticed that students in their to know there’s an aspect of the community project seem like one that will inspire and printing fliers to advertise a nature-themed computer-science classes were predomi- that’s there to help you out if you have these engage teens?” “Does the project contrib- art show Project Enybody hosted. With an- nantly from certain demographic groups, and kinds of ideas.” ute to the cultural vitality and well-being of other $1,000 grant, his group bought supplies there were far more boys than girls. teens?” “How many teens will benefit from last summer for Green Fest, an all-things- “They weren’t very diverse classes — the efore Gunn junior Kevin Ji got in- the project?” environmental festival that featured how- gender gap of course, and also different eth- volved in the Bryant Street Garage BFund, he, like most high school stu- dents, had never written a grant proposal, planned an event or given any thought to how to conduct a successful advertising campaign. He was full of ideas — he said he doesn’t like “sitting on the sidelines and just watching problems just go by” — but faced obstacles when trying to form clubs at schools or host school-affiliated events. Those efforts, for the most part, require a teacher-adviser or at least a teacher presence at meetings and events, a time commitment Ji said that’s often hard to convince stretched- thin teachers to make. The Bryant Street Garage Fund removed those obstacles, he said. Its staff members became patient mentors who taught him the ins and outs of how to make his ideas reality. “I built lots and lots of skills from interact- Magali Gauthier Magali Gauthier ing with them,” Ji said of Perez, Aziz and other city staff. “It’s really been a whole learning experience, holistically.” Ji has since received a total of four grants: one for Financial Literacy for Youth, a group Kevin Ji, president and founder of Elias Fedel, left, and Trevor Filseth, right, winners of the Teen History Bowl he founded to provide and advocate for better Historians in Action, managed the entire Tournament, listen closely to a question during their semifinal. financial education for students; another for Teen History Bowl Tournament that took Historians in Action, a club he also founded place on Sunday, March 6. “to promote history in a community that is Page 22 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Cover Story File photo/Veronica Weber Veronica Weber Veronica A selection of 3-D printed models and wood cutouts created by a laser cutter are on display From left, Jeremy Trilling, Kai Gallagher and James Wang build a wooden shelf at the at the student-run MakeX studio at Cubberley Community Center in January 2015. MakeX studio at the Cubberley Community Center in January 2015. increasingly focused on the future and for- chapter of Girl Up, an international organiza- opportunities for us to recuperate from the grants; $7,800 for teen activities website getting our past,” he said; and two for efforts tion that supports United Nations programs pressures we confront on a daily basis and clickPA; $13,000 for MakeX; $20,000 for he’s planning through his role as Palo Alto promoting the health, safety, education and serve as creative outlets for stress in ways that the Children’s Theater Teen Art Council; Youth Council events-committee chair — a leadership of girls in developing countries. breathing and stretching cannot,” he wrote. and $20,000 for the Art Center. With a new high school intramural sports program The Bryant Street Garage Fund provided The space is “comparably therapeutic” to $10,200 contingency for unanticipated ex- and a teen job fair with representatives from Girl Up with $300 to get off the ground, and talk therapy, he said, and carries the added penditures, the 2016 budget has topped out local businesses. it now has 22 members. bonus of being easily accessible and not car- at $115,000, according to a staff report. This is exactly how the Bryant Street Ga- Another Project Enybody teen is involved rying “the stigma of ‘getting help.’” Staff also asked the City Council’s Pol- rage Fund is supposed to work. Research the in Science for Sight, a fundraising group “I hope Palo Alto continues to fund similar icy and Services Committee in November city conducted with teenagers to inform the founded by a Gunn student who has Usher student-run spaces in the future,” he wrote. to draw on the Bryant Street Garage Fund’s fund’s mission “revealed a fear of failure that Syndrome. Other Bryant Street Garage Fund-support- reserve to support an outreach and adver- formed a psychological barrier to participa- Zhang and Wang were involved in MakeX, ed projects have ranged from “Unmasked,” tising campaign for both the Fund and tion in new programs, events or services out- a teen makerspace at the Cubberley Commu- a documentary made by a group of Paly other city services and programs available side of academics,” a November 2015 staff nity Center, before hosting Teens Exploring and Gunn teens on the recent youth suicide to teens, plus an additional $25,000 “to report states. Code. clusters and related mental health topics in support the growth of the program.” Staff “The BSGF Grant Program helps teens “I think it’s really cool that it doesn’t end Palo Alto; to a theater production with a are moving forward with the outreach cam- overcome this fear of failure by mitigating with one group; it keeps branching out,” youth-only cast, crew and production direc- paign with an estimated cost of $10,000, and eliminating risks and barriers to trying Zhou said. tor; to a history competition Ji organized last according to Aziz, and hope to get the ad- something new. ... The result is an increase MakeX is one of several ongoing, sustained Sunday with history clubs from several Bay ditional $25,000 in 2017. in teen participation in events and programs programs supported in part by the Bryant Area high schools, including Gunn, Paly and Staff also originally hoped to hire three that enrich their lives and contribute to over- Street Garage Fund. Entirely student-run, Saratoga High School. hourly teen activity specialists to oversee all health and well-being.” MakeX is a space for both making things About 50 people attended the Palo Alto grant applications in three areas (the Library The city thought that the majority of grant and for teen ownership. The group of Palo History Bowl Tournament, Ji said, which was Department; and the Arts and Sciences and applications would come from established Alto students who designed the space from structured like Jeopardy with “lights, action Recreation divisions of the Community Ser- teen groups like the Palo Alto Youth Council, scratch now supervise it from top to bottom, and scoring” to make what is generally per- vices Department), but the positions have Teen Advisory Board and Teen Arts Coun- managing the budget, planning publicity ceived by students to be a dry topic associ- proved difficult to fill, staff said. cil (which are all supported in part by the campaigns, and becoming mentors for other ated with onerous essays and tests into a fun, Perez, who works part-time, remains the Bryant Street Garage Fund), but six months students. MakeX has received $13,000 from fast-paced game. Ji also invited the executive only teen activity specialist. into the program, more than 60 percent of the Bryant Street Garage Fund and is other- director of the Palo Alto History Museum to There are other proposals for the Fund the proposals were from teens not previously wise funded by the Palo Alto library system. speak at the event. in the pipeline: the purchase of a kiln for engaged in city initiatives. Though applicants James Wang, MakeX founder, described Ji said the idea for a history bowl has been the Mitchell Park Community Center to are mostly from Paly and Gunn, a growing in a July 2015 letter to the editor in the Palo in the works for more than year. Perez has develop a teen ceramics program; the cre- number are coming from the all-girls inde- Alto Weekly the invaluable impact of provid- helped him revise and refine the event until ation of a digital-art studio for teens; and a pendent middle and high school Castilleja ing teens with “alternative spaces” — liter- it could be successfully mounted, rather than grant challenge called Impact PA that will School, Perez said. ally and figuratively — like the Cubberley shooting him down when the concept wasn’t focus on diversity and inclusion in Palo Zhou said that one of the most “inspiring” makerspace. fully formed, Ji said. Alto. And those are just the city’s ideas. parts of participating in the Fund was seeing “Our community should tackle teen de- “That has really helped boost my confi- The oft-stated value in Palo Alto of con- Project Enybody inspire other teens to ap- pression at its source, by providing at-risk dence because, for example, if you’re doing necting youth with “caring adults” to boost ply for their own grants. A Project Enybody youth with alternative spaces (outside of a math problem, there’s a right answer and their well-being is not pie in the sky when team member went on to found a Palo Alto school and away from home) that provide a wrong answer. With this, that never really it comes to the Bryant Street Garage Fund, happens,” he said. participants say. Ji said while he feels “de- tached” from the administration at Gunn, ity staff has said the most successful the Fund helped him form relationships Upcoming Bryant Street and active piece of the Bryant Street with adults in the community that benefit- CGarage Fund is the grants program. ed not only him, but all the teens involved Hundreds of teens have been and continue with his own programs. Garage Fund events to be impacted, and city staff said in No- “It’s a chain reaction of teens connecting vember that it was receiving new propos- with adults in the community, and I think Q ‘He Named Me Malala’ documentary showing, hosted by Girl Up – Friday, als every week. Cumulatively, from 2009 it’s really causing a positive impact,” he March 18, 6:30 p.m., Mitchell Park Teen Center to 2015, $382,193 in rental revenue from said. Q 455 Bryant St. has been committed to teen Staff Writer Elena Kadvany can be Q ‘Coping with Cancer: A Speaker Night,’ hosted by Students United programs. Since 2014, more than $34,000 emailed at [email protected]. Against Cancer – Sunday, March 20, 7-9 p.m., Mitchell Park Adobe Room has been allocated for teen grant proposals, Teens who are interested in applying for according to Perez. a Bryant Street Garage Fund can go to Q ‘Super-Bio Jeopardy,’ hosted by Science for Sight – Thursday, March 24, In fiscal year 2015, $18,000 from the cityofpaloalto.org/bsgfund. 6:30 p.m., Mitchell Park Teen Center overall fund was spent on staff salaries; $7,430 on grant funds; $4,000 for the Teen Q Youth Carnival, hosted by Financial Literacy for Youth – Friday, March 25, Arts Council; $1,158 for teen programs About the cover: Kevin Ji, right, organizer 4-6 p.m., Mitchell Park Teen Center/Courtyard at the Art Center; and $7,448 to support of the Teen History Bowl, awards first place MakeX, according to a staff report. to Trevor Filseth, left, and Elias Fedel, not Q Karaoke Night, hosted by clickPA and the Teen Arts Council – Friday, March In fiscal year 2016, staff has proposed pictured, while their photo is taken on Sunday, 25, 6:30 p.m., Mitchell Park Teen Center to significantly increase those commit- March 6, at the Mitchell Park Community ments to $25,000 for salaries; $18,000 for Center. Photo by Magali Gauthier. www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 23 A weekly guide to music, theater, art, culture, books and more, edited by Karla Kane Courtesy EvergreenCourtesy Arts Painter Tony Foster’s exhibition “Sacred Places” includes scenes from the Four Corners region of the American Southwest. Foster also makes notes about weather, wildlife and his mood. He collects small artifacts, such as rocks, feathers or beads, which are then attached to the watercolor with his notes. WatercolorNew gallery is devoted to Tony Foster’swilderness environmental art by Sheryl Nonnenberg he new Foster Art and seum dedicated solely to your art? work about things I care about.” He has learned to travel light, fetching water and preparing food Wilderness Foundation “It’s astonishing,” Foster said, He decided to begin document- with watercolors in a small box — but Foster is at his drawing has a clearly defined “and beyond my wildest dreams.” ing his travels, using the method the size of a wallet, and a custom- board 10 to 12 hours a day. mission: “to inspire reflection, Foster, who lives in Cornwall, of plein air painting. But Foster made artist board that holds the “I’m really a boring traveling discussionT and education about England, is a spry, genial 70 year did not just stop by the roadside paper. He has worked in wind and companion,” he joked. art, wilderness and the natural old who has managed to combine and set up his easel. His idea of sand storms, blizzards and torren- Jane Woodward, a Stanford ge- world.” The foundation, located two passions in life. He had long painting in the wild consists of tial downpours. His love of nature ologist, oil and gas entrepreneur at 940 Commercial St. in the in- been a “trekker” and began his hiking for hours to remote loca- and curiosity about the environ- and Foster’s main patron, would dustrial area of south Palo Alto, artistic career as a Pop artist back tions, finding his ideal inspira- ment has taken him to Mt. Ever- disagree. She has gone along on takes the form of a bespoke mu- in the 1970s. tion, setting up camp and staying est, the Maldives, the Andes and trips with the artist and has the seum dedicated to the watercolor “The problem with Pop was on site for a week or two at a time. the Grand Canyon. Wherever he distinction of owning artworks landscape work of just one man, that you were always borrowing Because oil paint takes so long to goes, he usually has a small band from all but four of his journeys. painter Tony Foster. from existing sources,” explained dry, watercolor is the perfect me- of friends or collectors who assist Woodward, who had never col- How does it feel to have a mu- Foster. “I realized that I should do dium for the peripatetic Foster. with necessary chores — such as lected art before, was first in- Page 24 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Arts & Entertainment troduced to Foster’s work in the impact. plementary materials and exhibi- the green of prickly pear cactus. iest way to make art, he acknowl- Smithsonian Museum of Natural She started the foundation in tion fees waived for venues that Not only does Foster portray the edged, but, “when I get home and History in the late 1980s. order to reunite Foster’s work by qualify. scene, but he also makes notes finish the scene it’s all worth it.” “I was completely ambushed series, then began planning the The inaugural exhibition is ti- about weather, wildlife and his Both Foster and Woodward by this beautiful watercolor that museum facility five years ago. tled “Sacred Places” and includes mood that day. He collects small are motivated by the need to cel- transported me to the Sierra Although she is hopeful that in- scenes from the Four Corners artifacts or “talismans,” such as ebrate and conserve the Earth’s Mountains in such a powerful dividuals and school groups will region of the Southwest. Spec- rocks, feathers or beads, which unspoiled places. way,” she said. visit, her intention for the museum tacular rock formations, canyons, are then attached to the bottom of “So many places, like the She became intent on collecting is to promote future exhibitions of high desert and flowing streams the watercolor, with his notes, cre- Amazon rainforest, are being de- more of his work, especially when Foster’s work and, in the process, are rendered in an earthy palette ating a record similar to the jour- stroyed,” said Foster. “We have to she learned that he worked in se- inspire people to connect with and of tan, red and ochre. Because nal entries of explorers long ago. save them while we can.” ries (30 or 40 paintings), creating value wilderness spaces. of their large scale (some are 7 Foster usually creates about two The Foster Art and Wilderness a full visual record of a journey “The primary purpose of the feet by 4 feet), the viewer feels as thirds of the painting on site, com- Foundation will be open to the to a wilderness location. Citing museum is to encourage curators though they could walk right into pleting the work using his written public, free of charge, by appoint- what she calls a “market failure” to come and borrow Tony’s work the site. In “Sedona,” the artist has notes (but not photographs) in his ment. For more information, visit on the part of most galleries and for their institutions,” Woodward encapsulated the awe-inspiring Cornwall studio. While he used to thefoster.org Q museums, she feels strongly that said. beauty of the towering Cathedral travel three or four months out of Freelance writer Sheryl Foster’s work needs to be seen in To that end, the foundation will Rock, jutting up out of the rolling the year, he has now reduced that Nonnenberg can be reached at its groups in order to feel the full loan the work by series, with sup- desert landscape, punctuated by time to six weeks. It is not the eas- [email protected]. Join Us For Easter ST. THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH Easter Sunday, March 27 HOLY WEEK 2016 6:30 am in the Memorial Garden Peninsula 8:30 am* & 10:30 am* in Church with Festival Choir *Indicates child care available 330 Ravenswood Ave., Menlo Park (650) 326-2083 www.trinitymenlopark.org Easter 8:30 PM EASTER VIGIL SAT. MARCH 26, 2016 ST. 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Palo Alto, CA 94306 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 25 Arts & Entertainment For the love of lit Litquake festival brings notable authors to Palo Alto this week by Karla Kane ibliophiles, take note: in a number of Litquake and Lit “Owner of a Lonely Heart.” A bevy of writers and Crawl events,” writer Bich Minh At Litquake Palo Alto she will B readers of all kinds will Nguyen said. “They’re always be featured in the salon “On the make their way to town on Sun- wonderful — fun and lively. They Border: Culture Clashes and day, March 13, for the return of showcase such a great variety of Melting Pots,” alongside Faith Litquake Palo Alto, a free liter- work and voices and provide an Adiele, Tamim Ansary and Nayo- ary festival at the Oshman Fam- atmosphere of support for writers mi Munaweera. ily Jewish Community Center and readers in the Bay Area.” “We’ll be speaking about writ- (OFJCC). Nguyen, who directs the MFA ing from various perspectives and A spinoff of the long-running in Writing Program at the Univer- some of the joys and challenges San Francisco festival, Litquake sity of San Francisco, is the au- involved in doing so,” she said. Palo Alto will feature more than thor of two novels and the mem- “To me the phrase ‘cross-cultural’ 35 authors representing a wide va- oir “Stealing Buddha’s Dinner,” is like the word ‘diversity.’ I think riety of genres; salons on a num- about her experiences growing up our panel will be up for talking ber of literary topics; a no-host in predominantly white, conser- about such phrases and what they social time with refreshments and vative Grand Rapids, Michigan, really do and don’t mean.” live music; and activities for kids after immigrating from Vietnam Her latest novel, “Pioneer Girl,” and teens. with her family in 1975. follows a Vietnamese-American The festival was founded as “One thing I love is that I hear woman who suspects Rose Wild- Litstock back in 1999 and re- from a great variety of readers: er Lane — daughter of Laura In- christened Litquake in 2002. It people who also grew up in the galls Wilder, author of the beloved Claire Photography Ledwith has been expanding its reach ever Midwest; people who also grew “Little House” series — may have since, with events for youth, book up in the ‘80s; people who grew frequented her family’s cafe back giveaways, “Lit Crawl” pub events up in immigrant families; people in 1960s Saigon. and, of course, plenty of author who grew up feeling like outsid- “I read the ‘Little House’ books readings, all under the umbrella ers; people who also have a fasci- obsessively when I was a kid. of the nonprofit Litquake Founda- nation with bad food; and so on,” Like most readers, I saw myself in tion. Litquake Palo Alto was or- she said. “The ‘80s and food ob- Laura. Later, I realized that prob- Nayanika Kapoor ganized in a partnership between sessions seem to cross all bound- ably this was because of all the Litquake founder Jane Ganahl aries and lines.” parallels between the immigrant’s and Ronit Widmann-Levy, direc- She’s currently writing another journey and the pioneer’s journey tor of cultural arts at the OFJCC. work of nonfiction — a memoir in westward: starting over, trying This will be its fourth year. essays about high school and pop out a new landscape, the isolation, “I’ve attended and participated music of the 1980s and ‘90s called fear and uncertainty,” she said. Nguyen now lives in the East Bay with her family and has been rereading the Little House series with her 6-year-old. “There’s a lot of violence and racism to navigate and explain. A lot of context is needed,” she said, of experiencing the books as an adult and parent. Other Litquake Palo Alto pan- els will be “If Not Now, When? Heuer Meredith A Conversation about Women in Porter Shreve Politics;” “Buddhism: Exploring the Jewish/Buddhist Connec- tion”; “Time Travelers: Haunting Historical Fiction”; “The Future Bich Minh Nguyen Daniel Handler of Food”; “Evil Lurks in Silicon Valley”; “Mysteries of the Cairo ard?’ and someone says, ‘Daniel, delivering the keynote address. Codex”; and “MEN-moirs: Life that’s your lizard,’” he said. Her novels include the National Stories from the Male POV.” Litquake also has plenty to offer Book Award-winning “them,” Daniel Handler, best known for kids — such as a video book- “Blonde,” “The Gravedigger’s for his wildly popular children’s trailer workshop, an improv ses- Daughter,” “The Accursed” books, written under the name sion, an illustration lesson from and “We Were the Mulvaneys.” Lemony Snicket, will appear at Lisa Brown (registration required She was awarded the National Litquake in conversation with for the workshops) — and two Humanities Medal by President Sarah Manguso, author of six sessions aimed at young-adult Barack Obama in 2010. books, including “Ongoingness: readers and authors. A full schedule of events and The End of a Diary.” Castilleja School senior Naya- complete list of authors is avail- “Litquake is always a terrific nika Kapoor, author of two books able online at paloaltojcc.org/ time, and I’ve recently elected (2011’s “Skye’s the Limit,” writ- Events/litquake-palo-alto-2016. Q myself the new president of the ten just after sixth grade, and last Interim Arts & Entertainment Sarah Manguso Fan Club. I am year’s “The Accidentals,” about Editor Karla Kane can be very much looking forward to teens attending a musical festi- reached at kkane@paweekly. sharing a stage with this won- val) will speak at a panel titled com drous writer and stealing her se- “DIY Books! Self-Published by crets,” Handler said. Teen Authors.” Nayanika, who Handler, who has also written is also involved in journalism at What: Litquake Palo Alto a number of books for adults, is her school, said she planned to When: Saturday, March 13, currently working on an adapta- speak about her creative process, 3-8 p.m., see website tion of his “Lemony Snicket’s A “and how it’s really important for for exact schedule. Series Of Unfortunate Events” for young people to keep writing. Where: Oshman Family JCC, Netflix. I know how hard it can be, but Taube Koret Campus, “At the moment, the experience it’s so valuable to persist through 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto is like watching a brightly colored something.” Cost: Free lizard skitter across the floor and Bestselling author Joyce Carol Info: Go to paloaltojcc.org/ saying, ‘Egad! What’s that liz- Oates will serve as headliner, Events/litquake-palo-alto-2016 Page 26 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Arts & Entertainment ‘Pop’ of the past Amy Bouchard concert Local vocalist and music teacher Amy Bouchard performs a concert of popular music from past centuries and hits from the “golden age” WorthaLook of Broadway on Saturday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free, with first-come, first-served seating, and will be held at Tateuchi Hall, Community School of Music and Arts, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Go to www.arts4all.org/attend/concerts.htm Talk: ‘A Chosen Exile’ Allyson Hobbs with Helena Brantley Stanford history professor Allyson Hobbs, author of “A Chosen Exile: A History of Racial Passing in American Life,” and publicist Helena Brantley discuss the history of African Americans “passing” as white, as well as current race and identity issues, Tuesday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Go to www.keplers.com/event/allyson-hobbs. 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Musical theater ‘Hairgel’ Youth Drama For All, an inclusive drama group open to all special and general education students, presents an original musical, “Hairgel,” Saturday, March 12 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at Cubberley Theater, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. The show focuses on Mel, a patient in the Rock ‘n Roll Rehab Center who’s lost his beloved hair gel, and the fellow patients, doctors and therapists surrounding him. Tickets are $10, general admission. Go to eventbrite.com/e/ youth-drama-for-all-presents-hairgel-tickets-20439741818. Classical music ‘Mozart’s Requiem’ Bay Choral Guild and New Millennium Chamber Orchestra offer a new completion of Mozart’s “Requiem” by Mozart scholar and musicologist Robert D. Levin on Sunday, March 13, at 4:30 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. The program also includes “Toward the Unknown Region” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, set to poetry by Walt Whitman, and Beethoven’s overture to “The Creatures of Prometheus.” Tickets are $10-$25. Go to baychoralguild.org/. Film MFA winter documentaries Four short documentary films by first-year Stanford MFA students will be screened Tuesday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. The films include “Bad Habits,” about self-professed nuns devoted to the healing powers of cannabis, and “Mounted Minister,” about a horseback riding, self-ordained minister working in the gang-ridden streets of Fresno. The free event will be held at Cubberley Auditorium, 485 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Go to events.stanford.edu/events/583/58363/. Atherton photographer Larry Calof presents a collection of his wildlife and landscape photographs at Portola Art Gallery this month. www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 27 that moment, a character omi- padded to feature length. bond over board games, couch OPENINGS nously notes, “People are strange Mary Elizabeth Winstead surfing and annoyingly ironic creatures. You can’t always con- (“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”) music pumped from Howard’s vince them that safety is in their plays Michelle, just your typical jukebox (“I Think We’re Alone best interest.” And that’s why leggy aspiring clothing designer Now”... tee hee). some of you reading this review who, after running off from her Now, it is possible to enjoy “10 won’t heed its warning and will fiance, crashes her car and awak- Cloverfield Lane” for what it is, waste 105 minutes watching “10 ens to find herself chained up especially given the strong act- Cloverfield Lane.” But I have to in an underground bunker. Ac- ing. (When is John Goodman not Courtesy ofCourtesy Paramount Pictures try, people. I have to try. cording to the bunker’s owner, good?) And sure, Trachtenberg Though framed with more a deeply disconcerting, mentally does whip up some tense mo- expansive sequences, “10 Clo- unstable man named Howard ments. But essentially the pic- verfield Lane” is essentially a Stambler (John Goodman), the ture is one tease after another, chamber drama, mostly unfold- bunker is a haven from some misdirecting as fast as it can and ing inside a smallish bunker set, kind of chemical or nuclear at- amounting to the “Emperor’s New with three actors, at a budget tack. They cannot leave, not for a Clothes” vacuousness of mid-pe- in the neighborhood of $5 mil- few years anyway, so they might riod M. Night Shyamalan. When Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Goodman star in the thriller “10 lion (the film derives from John as well make the best of it. Every- the big finish arrives, it’s not so Cloverfield Lane.” Campbell and Matt Stuecken’s de- one else is dead. much exhilarating as something liberately contained script called As you might well expect, not else to wait out until the lights “The Cellar,” rewritten by a pre- all of Howard’s story is, strictly come up and we can make our ”Whiplash” Damien Chazelle). speaking, true. For starters, there’s own escape to the safety of our Pick a ‘Lane,’ Buddy Befitting our age, the picture turns at least one other fella alive (an best interests. Paranoid thriller ‘10 Cloverfield Lane’ swerves wildly out to be a pop-culture mash-up agreeable sap played by John Gal- Rated PG-13 for thematic 0 (Century Cinemas 16 and 20) of “genre” entertainment. Start- lagher Jr. of “The Newsroom”), material including frightening ing out as a cut-rate “Misery,” this who may yet prove a useful ally to sequences of threat with some There’s exactly one relevant scribed by producer J.J. Abrams first feature from Dan Trachten- Michelle in escaping the “dooms- violence, and brief language. One moment in “10 Cloverfield Lane,” as a “blood relative” to 2008’s berg quickly comes to resemble day bunker.” Meanwhile, the three hour, 45 minutes. the new paranoid thriller de- monster movie “Cloverfield.” In an old “Twilight Zone” half-hour not-so-fast friends don’t quite — Peter Canavese MOVIE TIMES Learn the Guitar this Spring All showtimes are for Friday to Sunday only unless otherwise noted. CarollM McComb’s C b’ “Starting “S i to Play” Pl ” workshop k hhildop iincludesnc lu des For reviews and trailers, go to PaloAltoOnline.com/movies. Movie times are subject to change. Call theaters for the latest. the FREE use of a Loaner Guitar for the durationuration The Other Side of the Door (R) of the classes.* Regular cost is just $180 foror nine weeksweekeeks 10 Cloverfield Lane (PG-13) + Century 16: 10:20 & 11:40 a.m., 1, 2:20, 3:40, 5:10, 6:20, 7:45, 8:55 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: 11:05 a.m., 10:10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4:20 p.m. of group lessons, and all music is included.d. Century 20: 10:30 a.m., 1:05, 3:40, 6:25 & 9 p.m. In XD at The Perfect Match (R) 11:55 a.m., 2:30, 5:05, 7:45 & 10:25 p.m. *“Starting to Play” meets for one hour each Mondayy nighnightight Century 16: 11:30 a.m., 1:55, 4:40, 7:20 & 10 p.m. for nine weeks beginning March 28. Students are encencouragedouraged The Big Short (R) +++1/2 Century 20: 11 a.m., 1:40, 4:30, 7:25 & 10 p.m. to bring their own guitar, but both nylon-string Century 20: 7:05 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 1:20 p.m. Race (PG-13) and steel-string loaner guitars are available. Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus (PG) Century 20: 11:45 a.m., 3:40, 6:55 & 10:10 p.m. 6[OLYJSHZZLZH[TVYLHK]HUJLKSL]LSZHYLHSZVVɈLYLKVɈLYYLK Century 20: Sun. 12:55 p.m. The Revenant (R) ++1/2 A full brochure is available at Gryphon. The Boy and the Beast (PG-13) Century 16: 10 a.m., 7:05 & 10:35 p.m. Palo Alto Square: 1, 4 & 7 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9:50 p.m. Century 20: 11:40 a.m., 3:10, 6:50 & 10:15 p.m. The Brothers Grimsby (R) Spotlight (R) +++1/2 Century 16: 10:15 a.m., 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. Century 16: 10:10 a.m., 1:10, 4:10, 7:10 & 10:10 p.m. Stringed Instruments Century 20: 10:45 a.m., 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:55 & 10:15 p.m. Century 20: 10:35 a.m., 1:35, 4:35, 7:35 & 10:35 p.m. Since 1969 Deadpool (R) +++ Century 16: 10 a.m., 2, 4:55, 6:20, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (PG-13) +++ 7:40, 9:10 & 10:20 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 12:40 & 3:30 p.m. Century 16: 10:05 a.m., 1:15, 4:25, 7:35 & 10:45 p.m. 6504932131 Century 20: 11:50 a.m., 2:40, 5:20, 8 & 10:45 p.m. 3HTILY[(]LU\L7HSV(S[V To Catch a Thief (1955) (PG) Dial M for Murder (1954) (PG) Stanford Theatre: 7:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 3:35 p.m. Stanford Theatre: 5:30 & 9:25 p.m. www.gryphonstrings.com Triple 9 (R) +++ Eddie the Eagle (PG-13) Century 20: 7:20 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 1:30 p.m. Century 20: 10:40 a.m., 1:30, 4:15, 7:10 & 10:05 p.m. Where to Invade Next (R) +++ Embrace of the Serpent (Not Rated) +++ Guild Theatre: 1:30, 4:15, 7 & 9:45 p.m. Aquarius Theatre: 4:15 & 9:15 p.m. CITY OF PALO ALTO Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (R) Gods of Egypt (PG-13) Century 16: 10:25 a.m., 1:20, 4:05, 7 & 9:50 p.m. 4:30 & 7:50 p.m. 1:45 & 10:35 Century 16: Century 20: Century 20: 11 a.m., 1:55, 4:40, 7:25 & 10:20 p.m. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING p.m. In 3-D at 10:50 a.m., 4:40 & 7:35 p.m. The Witch (R) Century 16: 1:40 & 10:50 p.m. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) (Not Rated) Century 16: Sun. 2 p.m. Century 20: Sun. 2 p.m. The Young Messiah (PG-13) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Palo Alto City Council Century 16: 11 a.m., 1:50, 4:45, 7:30 & 10:15 p.m. Hail, Caesar! (PG-13) Century 20: 11:05 a.m., 2, 4:45, 7:40 & 10:30 p.m. will hold a public hearing at the regularly scheduled meeting Palo Alto Square: 1:15, 4:15 & 7:15 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9:55 p.m. Zoolander 2 (PG-13) ++ on Monday, March 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. or as near thereafter Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) Century 16: 11:20 a.m. Century 20: 4:25 & 9:45 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 10:40 a.m. as possible, in the Council Chambers, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Century 20: 10:55 a.m., 1:25, 4, 6:45 & 9:20 p.m. +++ 10 & 10:30 a.m., 12:55, Palo Alto, to consider Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Dec- London Has Fallen (R) Zootopia (PG) Century 16: laration and Approval of a Site and Design Review Applica- Century 16: 10 a.m., 12:35, 3:05, 5:35, 8:05 & 10:35 p.m. 1:30, 2:05, 4, 4:20, 5:05, 7, 8 & 9:55 p.m. In 3-D at 11:05 Century 20: 10:45 a.m., 1:15, 4, 7:15 & 10:10 p.m. a.m., noon, 3, 5:55, 9 & 10:40 p.m. Century 20: 10:30 tion for a New Two-Story, 7,500 Square Foot, 50-Foot Tall a.m., noon, 1:20, 2:45, 4:10, 5:40, 7, 8:30 & 9:45 p.m. In Building Designed to Handle Sludge De-watering and Truck Only Yesterday (PG) Aquarius Theatre: 2:30 & 7:25 p.m. 3-D at 11:15 a.m., 12:45, 2, 3:30, 4:55, 6:25, 7:55, 9:10 & Load-outs, with Adjacent Stand-by Generator, and a New Only Yesterday (Subtitled) (PG) 10:40 p.m. In 3-D D-BOX at 12:45, 3:30, 6:25 & 9:10 p.m. In Outdoor Equipment Area Next to the Existing Incinerator, to Aquarius Theatre: 9:45 p.m. D-BOX at 10:30 a.m., 1:20, 4:10, 7 & 9:45 p.m. be Placed Centrally on the Regional Water Quality Control + Skip it ++ Some redeeming qualities +++ A good bet ++++ Outstanding Plant Site Located at 2501 Embarcadero Way. 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ON THE WEB: Additional movie reviews and trailers at PaloAltoOnline.com/movies SupportLocalJournalism.org Page 28 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com St. Stephen’s Green 223 Castro St., Mountain View ststephensgreen.com O’Malley’s Sports Pub 2135 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View omalleyssportpub.net Molly Magees 241 Castro St., Mountain View Eating Out mollysmtview.com Tied House 954 Villa St., Mountain View tiedhouse.com Freewheel Brewing Company 3736 Florence St., Redwood City freewheelbrewing.com Mayfield Cafe and Bakery 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto mayfieldbakery.com Paul Martin’s American Grill 545 San Antonio Road, Mountain View Above: Get your “oi” on at O’Malley’s Sports Pub in Mountain View for St. Patrick’s Day with Irish music, food, green beer and pints of paulmartinsamericangrill.com Guinness (among other drinks). Below: FreeWheel Brewing Company in Redwood City will be serving three special stouts brewed just for St. Patrick’s Day. Shown is arrowhead cabbage, savory-roasted FreeWheel’s Wenlock Stout. potatoes and whole-grain mustard. Sip on an “Irish Elegance” (Jame- mint, coffee and cocoa; a coconut son whiskey, Lillet Blanc, green and cardamom stout; and an Irish chartreuse, ginger beer and orange warmer stout with bitter orange, bitters) with your meal for a neat cloves, brown sugar and other $12. Pop into the bakery next door spices. In addition to its regular between March 13 and 17 for a menu, Freewheel will be serving loaf of traditional Irish soda bread The Midpeninsula’s best bets for up corned beef tacos for $3; red, ($2.75), baked fresh daily. In the St. Patrick’s Day revelry white and green Irish nachos ($7); mood for something sweet? Munch and sides of curly fries ($5). Stop on a shamrock-shaped sugar cook- Story by Avi Salem | Photos by Michelle Le in between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. and ie ($3), with a tall glass of coldbrew catch Dr. Colossus rocking out to coffee ($4). t. Patrick’s Day was once Get your “oi” on at O’Malley’s Irish jams and covering favorites Celebrate St. Paddy at Paul celebrated as a religious and Sports Pub in Mountain View from The Red Hot Chili Peppers Martin’s American Grill in cultural feast in memory of with live music from Celtic punk to The Stone Temple Pilots. Mountain View on March 16 Saint Patrick, the patron saint of band O’Craven, starting at 9 and 17 with the corned beef and Ireland. In the United States, this p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day. Snack braised cabbage dinner. For $25 unofficial holiday has come to on Irish-themed appetizers (all Known for its seasonal menus you can dine on a plate of sustain- be known as the one day a year under $15) such as corned beef and farm-to-table philosophy, ably raised, all-natural corned beef where it’s socially acceptable to tacos or corned beef sliders. In Mayfield Cafe & Bakery in Palo with your daily fill of vegetables, wear green from head to toe and addition to the festively colored Alto is spinning its version of the including braised cabbage, baby eat and drink in excess, regard- green beer ($3), O’Malley’s will traditional corned beef and cabbage carrots and wedges of red potato, less of whether you’re Irish. be pouring pints of Guinness, meal ($25) with locally derived served with a side of salad. Q Whatever your plans are this St. shots of Jameson and Irish Car ingredients. The corned beef is Email Editorial Intern Avi Salem Paddy’s Day, the luck of the Irish Bombs all night. If you stop in Tied House’s happy hour deals on house-cured and served alongside at [email protected] is on your side: Use this list of before 5 p.m. you can get in for its regular food and drink menu places to eat, drink and be merry free, otherwise there’s a $5 cover still apply, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Midpeninsula on Thurs- fee at the door. and 3:30–6 p.m. Making it a late day, March 17, from breweries If you’re passionate about Irish night? Half-pints of the six house pouring limited-edition Irish beers, Molly Magees is the place beers are only $1 after 9 p.m. stouts to bakeries stamping out to be on St. Patrick’s Day. Locat- This year, Freewheel Brewing Thyme shamrock-shaped sweets. ed a few doors down from St. Ste- Company in Redwood City is phen’s Green on Castro Street in ringing in its annual St. Paddy’s Mountain View, bartenders will Day Bash with the introduction a ‘fresh to table’ restaurant With the most extensive calendar be pouring five kinds of Irish of three special stouts brewed just of events for St. Pat’s, St. Stephen’s beer, including Smithwick’s, for the occasion. These “anarchy Green in Mountain View will be Harp Lager, Kilkenny and Guin- brews” are: a shamrock stout with celebrating all week long with a ness, and one Irish cider, Mag- variety of Irish-themed events. ners. If you’re feeling daring, Try the traditional Irish breakfast try the mixed beer combos like ($14.79) of Heinz baked beans, the “black and blue” (Guinness Irish pudding and rashers (bacon) and Blue Moon), the “snakebite” at brunch on Sunday, March 13, or (Harp and cider) or the “dark and test your knowledge on the life of steamy” (Guiness and Anchor Saint Patrick on Monday, March Steam), all under $10. Stop by 14, at Irish trivia night. On Tues- after 6 p.m. and catch DJ D-Roc day, St. Stephen’s will be hosting and Dynamic D spinning elec- a Guinness dinner ($50 per per- tronic dance, hip-hop and more son) with four courses of beer and until closing. food pairings (Smithwicks beer ÕÃiÕÊ+Õ>ÌÞÊ,i«>ÀÃ We’reW opening for dinner!! paired with corned beef-topped UÊ*ÀVi>ÊUÊ*ÌÌiÀÞÊUÊ >ÀLiÊ JoinJoi us for dinner from 6:00 pm to 9:30 ppmm colcannon potato cakes; Guin- As Mountain View’s oldest UÊ>`iÊUÊÛÀÞÊUÊ>ÃÃÊ ness Nitro paired with a seasonal (and only) microbrewery, Tied on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.ngs. pear and beet salad). Party into the House is celebrating St. Paddy’s UÊ7`ÊUÊ-Ìi Call for reservations. wee hours of the morning on St. Day by serving its take on the Èxä{n{Ó{x Patrick’s Day, starting with a per- traditional Irish stout for $4 a formance from Irish Celtic band pint. Try Tied House’s house- 496 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto Rosin the Bow from 4-8 p.m. and brewed oatmeal stout with a plate 650.704.6828 ending with tunes from DJ Tony of corned beef and cabbage ($16), www.restorationstudio.com www.thyme-pa.com from 9 p.m. until closing. served all day. Stopping in early? www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 29 ClassSpring Guide here goes the excuse of cold school-age children (beginning Kim Grant Tennis weather. With the flowers at age 3), graded classes for youth Academy T budding and bees buzzing, and adults, and other programs to 3005 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto it’s time to dust off that volleyball, meet dancers’ needs. Ballet, jazz, 650-752-8061 unpack your paints and easel, and tap, hip-hop, lyrical, Pilates and [email protected] pick up that trowel. Lethargy will other instruction are available for kimgranttennis.com soon give way to excitement as you students at various levels of ability. The Kim Grant Tennis Acad- rediscover the joys of the outdoors emy organizes an array of tennis and forgotten pastimes. Local DanceVisions classes and programs for adults businesses and organizations can Cubberley Community Center, L-3, and children, as well as those with set you on the right path, with their 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto special needs. Camps are also multitude of offerings adding some 650-324-8751 held over summer break. helpful motivation and inspiration. [email protected] You won’t look back once you’re dancevisions.org United States Youth spiking the ball against your par- DanceVisions, a nonprofit commu- Volleyball League ents, putting the finishing touches nity dance project, serves dancers Mitchell Park, 600 E. Meadow on a still life and watching your of all ages and abilities. Types of Drive, Palo Alto garden labors bear actual fruit. dance taught range from modern to 310-212-7008 hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, Middle East- [email protected] Business, work and ern belly dancing, ballet, East Indi- www.usyvl.org an dance and contact improvisation. Run by the league and volunteers, technology the youth volleyball program al- CareerGenerations Silicon Valley Ballet lows boys and girls of all skill lev- 2225 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto Studio els from ages 7 to 15 to play and Suite #200, Palo Alto Cubberley Community Center, G-6, learn the sport in a fun, supportive 650-320-1639 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto and co-ed environment. The sea- [email protected] 408-288-2820 ext. 223 son begins on April 12 and lasts careergenerations.com [email protected] until June 4. CareerGenerations offers group siliconvalleyballet.org/ workshops and programs to meet palo-alto-studio Health and fitness the career needs of a variety of The Palo Alto Studio of Silicon individuals, including college Valley Ballet (previously known Blue Iris Studio students looking for internships, as Ballet San Jose) provides ballet 3485 El Camino Real, Palo Alto graduates looking for employment instruction to children ages 2 1/2 650-858-1440 and those re-entering the market. to 10, with particular attention paid [email protected] to dancer health and child develop- blueirisstudiopaloalto.com ReBoot Accelerator ment. There are also creative move- Blue Iris studio offers classes in for Women ment classes and a Dance With Me yoga, Pilates and meditation, as well GSVlabs, 425 Broadway St., class (for ages 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 and as wellness services that are tailored Redwood City caregivers) held at the studio. to various experience levels. 650-421-2000 [email protected] Zohar School of Dance & Studio Kicks rebootaccel.com Company 796A San Antonio Road, Palo Alto ReBoot Accelerator for Women Cubberley Community Center, L-4, 650-855-9868 keeps local women current, con- 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto [email protected] nected and confident about re-en- 650-494-8221 studiokickspaloalto.com tering the workforce through work- [email protected] Studio Kicks is a family fitness shops taught by instructors from zohardancecompany.org center offering cardio kickboxing LinkedIn, Google, Apple and En- With roots going back to 1979, Zo- classes and training in martial arts joy and social media experts. One- har School of Dance holds a range for children and adults. week immersion and eight-week of adult dance classes in jazz, (meeting once weekly) courses are contemporary, modern, ballet, Taijiquan Tutelage held throughout the year. musical theater and tap. Though of Palo Alto mainly an adult studio, Zohar also Cubberley Community Center, For the dancer welcomes younger students. M-4, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto Brazivedas The great outdoors 650-327-9350 53 Shorebreeze Court, [email protected] East Palo Alto Advantage Aviation ttopa.com 650-644-7343 1903 Embarcadero Road, Palo At Taijiquan Tutelage of Palo Alto, brazivedas.com Alto established in 1973, students learn Brazivedas offers classes in Bra- 650-494-7248 the classical Yang Style Taijiquan zilian dance, music and martial [email protected] Slow Form style of tai chi. Begin- arts for all ages and experience advantage-aviation.com ning classes start monthly. levels. Classes are held at several With many instructors, Advantage venues, including Mitchell Park Aviation has a selection of flying Taoist Tai Chi Society Community Center, Stanford Uni- classes that train new pilots, as of the USA versity campus and a home studio well as help more experienced Unity Church, 3391 Middlefield in East Palo Alto. ones acquire needed licenses. Road, Palo Alto St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Dance Connection Brad Lozares Golf Shop Parish Hall, 600 Colorado Ave., Cubberley Community Center, L-5, 1875 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto Palo Alto 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto 650-856-0881 Mitchell Park, The Bowl, 650-322-7032 (office), bradlozaresgolfshop.com 600 E. Meadow Drive, Palo Alto 650-852-0418 (studio) Group and private lessons — 650-396-9244 [email protected] teaching golf skills, rules and taoist.org/usa danceconnectionpaloalto.com etiquette — are available for ju- The Taoist Tai Chi Society of the Dance Connection offers a pre- niors and adults at any level of USA, a charitable organization with school combination class for pre- experience. nationally accredited volunteers, Page 30 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Class Guide holds classes designed to improve integratedhealing.org of its free hourlong orientation balance, strength, flexibility, relax- Integrated Healing Arts instruc- sessions. ation and health. Beginner classes tors teach ongoing classes on are held a few days each week. meditation, self-development, Opus1 Music Studio self-realization, tai chi, qigong 1350 Grant Road, #5, Uforia Studios and spiritual health. Mountain View 819 Ramona St., Palo Alto 4131 El Camino Real, #200, 650-329-8794 Music, arts and crafts Palo Alto uforiastudios.com 650-625-9955 (Mountain View), Uforia Studios offers exercise Art with Emily 650-384-6848 (Palo Alto) classes incorporating dance 402 El Verano Ave., Palo Alto musicopus1.com (Fuego and Hip Hop Club), spin 650-856-9571 Opus1 Music Studio holds group (Revolutions and Ucycle) and [email protected] music lessons for young children, conditioning (Grit). artwithemily.com including classes for first-time mu- Emily Young teaches mixed-me- sic learners (ages 3 to 6) and ses- YogaWorks Palo Alto dia and multicultural art classes sions on piano performance and 440 Kipling St., Palo Alto in small groups for children and music theory. Private lessons are 650-468-2929 adults at her studio in Palo Alto, also offered. yogaworks.com/en/locations/ as well as individual lessons. california-north/palo-alto Pacific Art League YogaWorks studio holds classes on Art Works Studio 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto yoga fundamentals; Vinyasa flow, 595 Lincoln Ave., Palo Alto 650-321-3891 Hatha and Iyengar styles; restor- 650-796-1614 [email protected] ative yoga; and circuit training. [email protected] pacificartleague.org artworkspaloalto.net The classes and workshops at the Just for seniors Art Works Studio holds regular Pacific Art League are taught by fine-art classes for youth, who qualified, experienced instructors Avenidas are given the chance to explore for children and adults with differ- 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto and learn basic art techniques ent experience levels. Instructors 650-289-5400 and art history. Programs in- teach many mediums, including Education for Global Thinking avenidas.org clude 16-week lessons, one-day drawing, painting, watercolor, Avenidas offers a plethora of class- workshops and summer camps printmaking, digital art and more. Preparing Students for the 21st Century es, as well as lectures and work- for preschool- to high-school-age through the International Baccalaureate Program shops, for seniors focusing on top- students. Palo Alto Art Center ics such as general health, physical 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto Preschool to Grade German/English IB Program fitness, languages, humanities, com- Common Ground Garden 650-329-2366 puting, music and writing. Member- 687 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto [email protected] 7YLZJOVVS,SLTLU[HY`:JOVVS4PKKSL ship costs, fees and class descrip- [email protected] cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter :JOVVSHUK/PNO:JOVVS tions are listed on the website. commongroundgarden.org Palo Alto Art Center classes and :THSSJSHZZLZU\Y[\YPUNLU]PYVUTLU[ A teaching space and a demon- workshops — teaching children, 7:2!7SH` 0UX\PY`IHZLK.LYTHU Language courses stration garden for sustainable teens and adults — cover such ar- PTTLYZPVUWYVNYHT *HUPDQ$PHULFDQ farming, Common Ground Gar- eas as ceramics, painting, draw- /PNO:JOVVS!,UNSPZOSHUN\HNL0) ,QWHUQDWLRQDO6FKRRO Berlitz Learning Center den organizes adult education ing, jewelry, sculpture, Adobe LK\JH[PVUJ\STPUH[PUN^P[O[OLYLUV^ULK0) $Q,%:RUOG6FKRROLQ 159 Homer Ave., Palo Alto classes focusing on plant types, Photoshop and more. KPWSVTH 6LOLFRQ9DOOH\ 650-617-0720 pest prevention, garden design 0U[LYUH[PVUHS4PKKSL:JOVVS7YVNYHT 3RSH6WUHHW Z\P[HISLMVY,UNSPZOVUS`Z[\KLU[Z 0HQOR3DUN&$ berlitz.us/paloalto and other topics. Youth education Sur La Table Cooking Berlitz provides adult and youth programs are also offered. School .LYTHU-YLUJOHUK:WHUPZOSHUN\HNL ZZZJDLVRUJ language instruction in Spanish, Town & Country Village, 855 El VW[PVUZ German, French, English and Deborah’s Palm Camino Real, #57, Palo Alto +P]LYZLL_[YHJ\YYPJ\SHYWYVNYHT other languages. Private lessons, 555 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto 650-289-0438 tutoring, testing services and 650-473-0664 [email protected] 6WLU/V\ZL! cultural agility training for busi- [email protected] surlatable.com/category/ 6DWXUGD\0DUFK IURPSP nesses are also available. deborahspalm.com cat2211278/Cooking+Classes 3OHDVH5693RQZZZJDLVRUJUVYS Deborah’s Palm is a nonprofit Sur La Table offers hands-on German-American School community organization that aims cooking classes, guiding students of Palo Alto to provide a warm and supportive in making regional cuisines; GAIS Campus, 475 Pope St., environment for all women. Its of- themed meals or special foods Menlo Park ferings range from workshops on like bread, croissants and baked 650-520-3646 compassion and mental health to goods. Classes for kids, teens and [email protected] classes on chess, dance, memoir adults are available. LATE SPRING 2016 gaspa-ca.org writing and art. Started in 1960, the German- Parent education CLASSES & WORKSHOPS American School of Palo Alto Homemade (GASPA), a Saturday school, 2170 Avy Ave., Menlo Park Children’s Health Council MARCH 19 - JUNE 12 teaches immersive German lan- (mailing address) 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto REGISTER NOW guage classes, which also cover 650-399-0505, 888-292-4624 650-617-3815 culture and traditions. Sessions [email protected] [email protected] are available for all skill levels homemade-cooking.com chconline.org Ceramics and students ages 3 to 18. No prior Homemade’s programs provide Children’s Health Council holds knowledge of German is required. instruction in healthy cooking, a variety of parent education Glass wellness coaching and support classes on issues like dyslexia, Book Arts Mind and spirit from a caring community. Teach- anxiety and depression and ex- ing kitchens are located at the ploring topics like social-emo- Fiber Ananda Palo Alto Oshman Family JCC, the Arril- tional learning, teen stress and Ananda Temple, 2171 El Camino laga Family Recreation Center in growing up male. Jewelry Real, Palo Alto Menlo Park and the Stanford Uni- 650-323-3363 ext. 0 versity campus. Parents Place Digital Art [email protected] 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto anandapaloalto.org Midpeninsula Community 650-688-3040 3D Printing Ananda Palo Alto classes and Media Center parentsplaceonline.org/peninsula events cover various topics in- 900 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto A resource center for parents, Printmaking cluding yoga, meditation and 650-494-8686 Parents Place on the Peninsula spirituality. [email protected] offers workshops on subjects & much more! ERIC SAINT GEORGES | LIT LOST IN TRANSLATION midpenmedia.org ranging from sibling rivalry to Integrated Healing Arts The center offers workshops for building a child’s self-esteem and PACIFIC ART LEAGUE OF PALO ALTO 4153-4161 El Camino Way, a range of media arts, including confidence. Parent and child ac- 668 RAMONA STREET Palo Alto video production, photo enhance- tivity groups are also organized. PALO ALTO, CA 94301 650-493-7030 ment, studio work and more. The 650.321.3891 | PacificArtLeague.org [email protected] center suggests starting with one (continued on next page) TM www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 31 Emerson School Class Guide CULTIVATING ASTONISHING POTENTIAL! SUMMER WRITING CAMPS (continued from previous page) International School of Waldorf School of the the Peninsula Peninsula WRITE NOW! School days Cohn Campus (grades one to Mountain View Campus, 180 N. July 11 - July 29, 2016 eight), 151 Laura Lane, Palo Alto Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View Emerson School 650-251-8500 650-417-7600 •• Expository Writing 2800 W. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto Cowper Campus (nursery to kinder- Los Altos Campus, 11311 Mora 650-424-1267 garten), 3233 Cowper St., Palo Alto Drive, Los Altos for Grades 1-8 [email protected] 650-852-0264 650-209-9400 •• Creative Writing headsup.org/emerson-school [email protected] [email protected] Emerson School provides a istp.org waldorfpeninsula.org •• Presentation Techniques full-day, year-round program for International School of the Penin- Waldorf School of the Peninsula grades one to eight, teaching a sula is an independent bilingual serves children from nursery up For applications and information: personalized, Montessori curricu- immersion day school with two through high school. Areas of lum. Lessons draw from classical nursery-to-fifth-grade programs focus include fostering self-disci- [email protected] www.headsup.org subjects and other areas, includ- in French and Mandarin Chinese, pline, critical thinking, indepen- ing art, music, foreign language, as well as an international middle dence and cooperation, creative physical education, communica- school program. Some of the pro- expression and a love of learning. tion, life skills and more. grams offered include media and technology, music, gastronomy and Something for everyone German International athletics. School of Silicon Valley Palo Alto Adult School 310 Easy St., Mountain View Kehillah Jewish High Palo Alto High School, Tower 650-254-0748 School Building, 50 Embarcadero Road, [email protected] 3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto Palo Alto gissv.org/gissv-home-english 650-213-9600 650-329-3752 The German International School kehillah.org [email protected] of Silicon Valley is a private school This college-preparatory high paadultschool.org providing preschool to high school school (grades nine through 12) Computer, language, cooking, students with a bilingual educa- features modern science and com- writing, art, outdoor and finance tion. The school also offers Ger- puter labs, art and music studios, classes — and many other offer- man language courses for all ages a drama program, a full range of ings — are available through the on Saturdays, as well as adult and academic courses with small class Palo Alto Adult School. Registra- corporate courses on weekdays. sizes, sports teams and more. tion for the spring session is under- way, and classes start on March 21. Gideon Hausner Jewish Lydian Academy Day School 815 El Camino Real, Menlo Park Stanford Continuing Studies 450 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto 650-321-0550 Littlefield Center, 365 Lasuen St., 650-494-8200 lydianacademy.com Stanford [email protected] Lydian Academy is a private 650-725-2650 hausner.com middle and high school offering [email protected] Instructing children in kindergar- individualized instruction to pre- continuingstudies.stanford.edu ten through eighth grade, Gideon pare students for college. Lessons Stanford Continuing Studies or- Hausner Jewish Day School pro- include a mix of one-on-one teach- ganizes classes in liberal arts and Andy Harader vides strong academics, instruction ing and group sessions. Lydian also sciences, creative writing and in Jewish studies and the Hebrew provides tutoring, after-school professional and personal devel- Tennis Camp language, enrichment opportuni- and summer school programs. opment. Courses are usually held ties and after-school programs. in the evenings Monday through @ Palo Alto High School Milestones Preschool Friday. Spring registration is now HeadsUp! Child 3864 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto open, with most classes beginning JUNE 6 - AUG. 12 Development Center 650-618-3325 the week of March 28. Q 2800 W. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto [email protected] 650-424-1221 milestonespreschool.org The Class Guide is published Ages 7-16 • 9AM - Noon • M-F [email protected] Milestones Preschool offers a quarterly in the Palo Alto Weekly, headsup.org/headsup year-round, project-based program Mountain View Voice and the Al- a small, fun, very educational camp The center serves infants, toddlers that fosters the social, emotional, manac. Descriptions of classes of- and preschoolers (to age 6) with a cognitive and physical develop- fered in Palo Alto, Stanford, Menlo full-day program, year-round. A ment of children ages 2 to 5. Park, Mountain View, Atherton, (650) 364-6233 half-day kindergarten program East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos and a bilingual Chinese-English Sand Hill School Hills, Portola Valley and Woodside www.andystenniscamp.com preschool classroom are also 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto are provided. Listings are free and 2007 NorCal USPTA High School Coach of the Year available. The Montessori curric- 650-688-3605 subject to editing. Due to space ulum focuses on building think- [email protected] constraints, classes held in the ing skills and personal values. sandhillschool.org above cities are given priority. Located at the Children’s Health Council, Sand Hill School teach- To inquire about submitting a es children from kindergarten listing for the next Class Guide, German International School through seventh grade (expanding email Editorial Assistant Sam of Silicon Valley to eighth) with language-based Sciolla at [email protected] MOUNTAIN VIEW • BERKELEY • SAN FRANCISCO learning differences, and assists or call 650-223-6515. To place a A BILINGUAL EDUCATION with the attention and social dif- paid advertisement in the Class ficulties that go along with them. Guide, call the display advertising OPENS DOORS department at 650-326-8210. Sora International The German International School of Preschool of Palo Alto Advertiser directory Silicon Valley (GISSV) offers high-quality 701 E. Meadow Drive, Palo Alto Andy Harader Tennis, Palo Alto bilingual programs that foster critical 650-493-7672 Children’s Health Council, Palo Alto and imaginative thinking, academic [email protected] sorapreschool.com Emerson School, Palo Alto excellence and an appreciation of Sora International Preschool is an German-American International cultural diversity. School, Menlo Park A English-Japanese bilingual pre- RE German International School of Y A school for children 3 to 6 years Silicon Valley, Mountain View E BA TH old. The school combines an Heads Up!, Palo Alto W NS IN early-childhood play experience, W CATIO Pacific Art League, Palo Alto W.GIS REE LO instruction in Japanese and Eng- SV.ORG AT TH Palo Alto Adult School, Palo Alto GRADE 12 Mountain View Campus PRESCHOOL – lish, and exposure to both cultures Write Now!, Palo Alto 310 Easy Street through traditional events. Page 32 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com OPEN HOME GUIDE 63 Home & Real Estate Also online at PaloAltoOnline.com Home Front MENLO MERGER ... The two Coldwell Banker real estate offices in Menlo Park recently merged into one location at 1377 El Camino Real, near Valparaiso Avenue, reports the Weekly’s sister paper, The Almanac newspaper. The other office, at 930 Santa Cruz Ave., has been vacated. The El Camino office can accommodate the 20 Santa Cruz Avenue agents and the 60 agents already working in the El Camino site, office manager Wendy McPherson said. The building on Santa Cruz Avenue “needed a lot of work,” she added. The company has 57 office locations and about 3,900 sales associates in northern California, stretching from Tahoe to Monterey. WOODSIDE EXPANSION ... Meanwhile, the offices of A white-crowned sparrow rests amid the plants in the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society’s garden. Alain Pinel Realtors at 2930 Woodside Road in Woodside are larger by about 1,100 square feet Attracting since the real estate company took over the lease of the office next door at 2934 Woodside Road, the Almanac also recently feathered visitors reported. With office space Tips for making gardens more bird-friendly usually scarce in Woodside, the decision rested more in the by Crystal Tai | photos by Magali Gauthier Top: Flowers blossom in the opportunity that presented itself garden at the Santa Clara than a need for space, Alain ongbirds are as desirable her garden as the seasons change. Valley Audubon Society. Above: Pinel Vice President Bill Lewis in gardens as music scores “We always have house and A dark-eyed junco perches in said. When the owner of the S are in movies. In addition to goldfinches, as well as Anna’s the garden of the Santa Clara property informed Pinel of the their lilting chirps, birds benefit hummingbirds. Now we have Valley Audubon Society. office’s availability, “We jumped the gardens they visit, according flocks of robins, dark-eyed jun- on it,” Lewis said. Alain Pinel to Toby Goldberg, education and cos, bushtits and sparrows,” El- Realtors opened its first location outreach director of the Santa liston said. “Birds and native pol- “Mockingbirds are wonderful in Woodside in 1997, said Barry Clara Valley Audubon Society. linators can be easily attracted to song birds. I try to figure out what Baltor, a vice president and the Birds control pests naturally, your garden with the addition of birds they are mimicking. On the company’s business operations and that’s the first reason to wel- three things — food, shelter and other hand, scrub jays are way manager. Seventeen Realtors come them into one’s garden, water.” too loud and are too aggressive operated out of Woodside before Goldberg said. Elliston has a recirculating toward other birds. “ the expansion in December; “When a garden or any habitat fountain shallow enough for eight About scrub jays and western now that number is 25, he is in balance between predators to 12 house finches to gather and mockingbirds, Goldberg said said. Parking space tends to and prey, and has strong diversity bathe in. The hanging branches of they may seem like pests under be scarce in Woodside, but of plants and animals, you won’t a persimmon tree and other plants certain circumstances, but they this office has enough, he said. tend to see the outbreaks of pests near the fountain provide a natu- contribute to the overall health of “Actually, we’re very lucky. It’s that more mono-cultural areas Toby Goldberg, education and ral perch for the birds to dry off the environment. quite convenient,” he said. have,” she said. outreach director of the Santa and preen, she added. “Western scrub jays are im- Many songbirds eat insects, Clara Audubon Society, will Native plants can provide birds portant to help disperse (seeds) SNAIL SABOTAGE ... Protecting especially California native birds give a talk about attracting with the most nutritious food and plant oak trees because they your garden from pests doesn’t that nest in cavities — mostly tree birds to your garden. source, according to Elliston. bury they acorns to store for later. have to involve harsh chemicals. holes or, in the case of burrowing “Gardeners can supplement Mockingbirds are important for Teresa Lavell, a certified owls, in holes in the ground, ac- “The more native and natural with nectar feeders for the hum- seed dispersal for many berry- integrated pest management cording to Goldberg. habitat a gardener can provide, mers and (with) bird seed, but bearing and fruit-bearing shrubs advocate, will teach a class on “These birds will keep aphids, and the more diversity (of plants), what birds really want, especially and trees,” she said. less-toxic ways to thwart snails, caterpillars, grubs, spiders, beetles the healthier the backyard space when they are feeding young, is These two types of birds will slugs and plant suckers on and other insects under control will be and the more birds, as well native berries, pollen and seeds,” also eat insects, such as crickets, Saturday, March 19, 2-4 p.m. at just by doing what they normally as other wildlife, it will be able to she said. grasshoppers and grubs, she said. Common Ground Garden, 687 do, such as foraging for food and attract,” she said. For Palo Alto resident Dexter As for what to do with birds Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. feeding their young,” she said, A garden that serves as a bird Girton, birds are not always hap- eating backyard fruits, Goldberg The cost is $5 and the class is adding that larger species like magnet doesn’t have to be large pily received: Western mock- said, “In my garden, I just plant a sponsored by the City of Palo barn owls control rodents, includ- if the owner does all the right ingbirds and scrub jays have little extra for the critters to have Alto Public Works’ Watershed ing rats, mice and pocket gophers. things, according to Goldberg. a bad habit of snacking on his some, too.” Protection Group, Common “When the birds are taking “Even in my small concrete blueberries. Goldberg will give a lecture on Ground Garden, and the Our care of our pests, we don’t have patio, which is no larger than 6 “The birds are just looking for how to attract birds to a garden Water, Our World program. Info: to then turn to chemicals and feet by 20 feet, I have at least 15 something to eat, but I’d rather on Saturday, March 12, 9:30-11 tinyurl.com/snailsabotage Q poisons, which have a wide range different plant species, each of eat the berries since I’m growing a.m. at Elizabeth Gamble Garden of negative consequences for the which has different birds that are them,” he said, adding that he will in Palo Alto. It will cost $25 for Send notices of news and events environment,”Goldberg said, add- attracted to it,” Goldberg said. “So cover the blueberry plants with members and $35 for non-mem- related to real estate, interior design, home improvement and gardening to ing that birds help to pollinate and I get hummingbirds, chickadees, fine tulle netting as soon as the bers. Information is available at Home Front, Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box to disperse seeds. wrens, juncos, doves and more.” berries get ripe, a technique that gamblegarden.org. Q 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302, or email The key to attracting feathered Callie Elliston, a Master Gard- has foiled the birds in the past. Freelance writer Crystal Tai [email protected]. Deadline is visitors, Goldberg said, lies in the ner living in Palo Alto, said dif- “Not all birds are equally wel- can be reached at crystal2@ one week before publication. plants one chooses for one’s garden. ferent flocks of birds pass through come to my garden,” said Girton. stanfordalumni.org. www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 33 363 MELVILLE AVENUE, PALO ALTO Rare Professorville beauty on big lot! ompleted in 2013, the owners chose Cody, Anderson, Wasney and CNorthwall Builders to create this thoughtfully planned residential masterpiece with state-of-the-art systems and exquisite craftsmanship. 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(Per County records, unverified) $11,000,000 www.363Melville.com Carol Carnevale Nicole Aron BRE#00946687 RE#00952657 548 Palo Alto sales and counting… Included among the top Real Estate Teams in the Nation by the Wall Street Journal T :: 650.543.1195 E :: [email protected] State-of-the-art real estate, State-of-the-heart relationships! Stay Connected! Page 34 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.comwww.CarolAndNicole.com Home & Real Estate Mountain View 3168 Ramona St. M. Overton to 87 Crescent Drive revision to and new electrical meter 2500 Faber Place structural HOME SALES footing repairs Home sales are provided by 108 Bryant St. #35 M. Pagano Noah Troth Limited for $2,050,000 125 Hawthorne Ave. two Level 2 700 Clark Way revised the alu- 261 University Ave. leak repair California REsource, a real estate to Loughlin Trust for $954,000 on on 02/22/16; built 1950, 2 bed, 925 electric car chargers minum fence to match the glass and rebuild water damaged wall, information company that obtains 02/19/16; built 2000, 2 bed, 1,004 sq. ft.; previous sale 05/15/1978, 581 Ramona St., #120 2,258 fence and added a bench $8,500 the information from the county sq. ft.; previous sale 03/04/2010, $80,100 sq. ft. tenant improvement Sweet- 4198 Cherry Oaks Place replace 3491 Janice Way 76 sq. ft. recorder’s offices. Information is $580,000 1120 South California Ave. green restaurant: includes new furnace residential single-story addition, recorded from deeds after the 148 Flynn Ave. R. Samuels to Miscavage Trust to T. Harrison mechanical, electrical, plumbing 2215 Amherst St. re-roof, $9,300 117 sq. ft. master and hall bath close of escrow and published N. Khanna for $1,240,000 on for $1,325,000 on 02/22/16; built and structural, $400,000 859 Sycamore Drive new 2226 sq. remodel, 877 sq. ft. other remodel, within four to eight weeks. 02/22/16; built 1980, 2 bed, 1,627 1969, 1 bed, 670 sq. ft.; previous 201 Loma Verde Ave. copper re- sq. ft.; previous sale 05/28/1993, sale 05/16/1986, $187,500 ft. two-story single family residence pipe in 10 apartment units, replace install skylights, upgrade electrical, Atherton $270,000 365 West Charleston Road with attached 258 sq. ft. garage; 2” copper pipe to meter and back- $97,384 149 Watkins Ave. Demaria 1503 Fordham Court Barney M. Gao to R. Bhattacharjee for includes new in-floor hydronic flow device 450 W. Charleston Road demolish Trust to S. Liu for $3,900,000 on Trust to R. Ananthanarayanan $1,635,000 on 02/19/16; built heating, $375,328 151 E Rinconada Ave. replace balcony and all associated structural 02/02/16; built 1957, 4 bed, 2,190 for $1,850,000 on 02/23/16; built 1951, 2 bed, 1,045 sq. ft.; previous 532 Ramona St. use and oc- three windows, $19,246 components, infill access door from sq. ft. 1954, 3 bed, 1,335 sq. ft.; previous sale 06/14/2013, $1,141,500 cupancy for Amata USA Holdings, 3924 Bibbits Drive remove/re- family room on second floor, relo- sale 10/09/1973, $45,200 Inc. retailer to occupy 1,467 sq. ft. place water heater cate electric service drop, $4,000 East Palo Alto 616 Hope St. Malek Legacy to Portola Valley on ground floor. 0 400 Hamilton Ave. 9000 sq. ft. 918 Van Auken Circle convert 378 2850 Illinois St. S. Falahola Weber Trust for $2,014,000 on 280 Nathhorst Ave. Paradise Trust 855 California Ave. remove non- tenant improvement for CBRE to sq. ft. carport to single-car garage to N. Martinez for $550,000 on 02/19/16 to J. Momtazee for $5,750,000 on accessible shower head from occupy fourth floor, $750,000 and create new 62 sq. ft. living 02/01/16; built 1952, 3 bed, 1,010 3368 Milton Court Ruocco Trust 02/01/16; built 2008, 4 bed, 5,700 detail 736 Coastland Drive 150 sq. ft. area, $25,000 sq. ft. to J. & N. Yagnik for $2,981,500 on sq. ft.; previous sale 12/21/2005, 752 La Para Ave. residential partial kitchen remodel, $24,000 280 Oxford Ave. new dedicated 02/23/16; built 1992, 5 bed, 3,277 $1,600,000 sewer line replacement 151 Rinconada Ave. replace one gas line for a outdoor fire pit Los Altos sq. ft.; previous sale 12/01/1995, 319 Wyndham Drive Schiel Trust 4151 Middlefield Road commer- window, $11,784 1040 E. Meadow Circle make- 1346 Arbor Ave. Arbor Property $740,000 to D. Conlan for $1,600,000 on cial re-roof, $44,000 3489 El Camino Real use and oc- ready work for future tenant, in- Trust to Arbor Ave. Limited for 1915 Mt. Vernon Court #15 F. 02/03/16; built 1946, 2 bed, 1,220 619 Webster St. new exterior cupancy for Sneaker Pawn retailer cludes removing roof top units and $1,550,000 on 02/22/16; built Adanza to M. Kim for $1,635,000 sq. ft. common lights for units 619-623 to occupy 1,000 sq. ft. patching roof, $10,000 1947, 2 bed, 1,090 sq. ft. on 02/19/16; built 1964, 1 bed, 822 174 Lyell St. I. Glazebrook to S. Woodside sq. ft.; previous sale 06/17/2005, Anwar for $2,550,000 on 02/19/16; 740 Whiskey Hill Road Farview $345,000 built 1949, 3 bed, 1,342 sq. ft.; pre- Trust to R. Xiong for $4,000,000 2255 Showers Drive #142 B. A variety of home financing vious sale 05/29/1991, $395,000 on 02/03/16; built 1954, 4 bed, & T. Somerday to D. Gayash for 208 Lyell St. Innovative Homes to 2,730 sq. ft. $760,000 on 02/18/16; built 1999, Tokusei Trust for $4,250,000 on solutions to meet your needs 1 bed, 789 sq. ft.; previous sale 02/24/16; built 1954, 3 bed, 1,504 07/31/2003, $310,000 sq. ft.; previous sale 02/26/2015, BUILDING PERMITS 0IXȈWKIXWXEVXIHXSHE] $2,500,000 Palo Alto 135 Hamilton Ave. revision includes fireplace structural support and over 640 North San Antonio Road 2340 Carmel Drive T. Fang to Q. :MGOM7ZIRHWKEEVH Sanderson Trust to R. Gupta for Xu for $3,310,000 on 02/19/16; flow plumbing at residential patio Mortgage Loan Officer, SVP 795 El Camino Real replace 14 NMLS ID: 633619 $2,100,000 on 02/19/16; built built 2007, 4 bed, 2321 sq. ft. 650-400-6668 Mobile exit signs to be LED lights 1975, 3 bed, 2,077 sq. ft.; previous 325 Channing Ave. #106 A. [email protected] mortgage.bankofamerica.com/vickisvendsgaard sale 06/09/1993, $367,000 Hoskins to Channing Trust for 859 Sycamore Drive demolish 1046 West Rose Circle R. Kapur $2,750,000 on 02/18/16; built house and attached garage to Y. Chou for $2,800,000 on 2004, 2 bed, 2,086 sq. ft.; previous 161 Bryant St. revision to interior 02/19/16; built 1958, 4 bed, 2,400 sale 12/18/2012, $1,960,000 staircase tenant improvement sq. ft. 454 Colorado Ave. P. Beaudoin to 222 High St. A. Ramchandran for $3,950,000 for existing tenant Peninsula Open Menlo Park on 02/19/16; built 1932, 3 bed, Space Trust: includes remodel of 555 Encina Ave. Tinsman Trust 1,732 sq. ft. breakroom. replace millwork and to Rona Maskan Limited for interior finishes, new sink and mi- Bank of America, N.A. and the other business/organization mentioned in this advertisement are not affiliated; each 3156 Ramona St. Huffstutler $2,300,000 on 02/03/16; built company is independently responsible for the products and services it offers. Bank of America may compensate Trust to D. Liu for $2,180,000 on nor electrical work, $75,000 select real estate companies and builders for marketing its home loan products and services. Bank of America, N.A., 1941, 2 bed, 1,870 sq. ft.; previous 02/19/16; built 1950, 2 bed, 925 700 Clark Way revised fence Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. ©2014 Bank of America Corporation. Credit and collateral are subject to sale 10/14/2014, $1,950,000 design approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are sq. ft. subject to change without notice. ARK69DJ5 HL-113-AD 09-2014 OPEN SAT & SUN 1-4 466 SAND HILL CIRCLE, MENLO PARK 4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHROOMS | LISTED - $1,749,000 Expansive Views of the Sharon Heights Golf Course with Western Hills in background!! Your own private patio to lounge on, barbecue, sip a glass of wine and enjoy the Sunset. One of the best locations in the Circle! Light, bright, and open End unit with a rare 4th bedroom currently used as an office. Large Master with double sinks, shower over tub with jets, walk-in closet, and balcony overlooking the golf course. Kitchen with breakfast area and Large Living room with Fireplace overlook patio.Split level floor plan with Master on second level, two bedrooms and bath on upper level. Two car attached garage with lots of storage. Across from pool, spa, and visitor parking. Midway between 2 Major airports, next to Venture Capital of the world; close to Stanford University, Hospital, and Shopping Mall; and across from Rosewood Hotel and Spa. Excellent Las Lomitas schools! JENNY POLLOCKK DEANNAA TARR A TRADITIONION OF T RUST 650.867.0609 415.999.1232 LIC# 01215021 LIC# 00585398 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 35 20297 LJEPAVA DRIVE, SARATOGA Offered at: $2,995,000 OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM CLASSIC SARATOGA HOME 4 BD & 2.5 BA - 2,581 +/- SQFT. - 15,400 +/- SQFT. LOT ED GRAZIANI JEN PAULSON (408) 828-1579 [email protected] (650) 996-7147 [email protected] www.EdGraziani.com CalBRE # 01081556 CalBRE # 01221390 Page 36 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com 11860 Francemont Drive, Los Altos Hills Luxurious Old World Villa Meticulous craftsmanship and beautiful details infuse high style into this 6 bedroom, 6 bath home of 5,565 sq. ft. (per appraisal) that ;//A<51?-<>5B-@18;@;2U-/>1I<1>/;A:@EJ -9.;;Ō;;>?-:0?;->5:3/1585:3?3>-/1@41?1:?-@5;:-85:@1>5;> C45/4<>1?1:@?@4>11 ŋ>1<8-/1? -Ō1D5.814;91;ő/1 -:0-8;C1>81B18C5@4->1/>1-@5;:>;;9 58810C5@43>-/5;A?1:@1>@-5:5:3->1-? @45?ŋ:14;91 -8?;5:/8A01?-:-@@-/410@4>11 /->3->-31-:0;Ŋ1>?1-?E-//1??@;4575:3@>-58?-:0@;< ;?8@;??/4;;8? For video tour & more photos, please visit: www.11860Francemont.com Offered at $4,888,000 OPEN HOUSE Sunday 1:30 - 4:30 pm 650.488.7325 | [email protected] | www.deleonrealty.com | CalBRE #01903224 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 37 JUST LISTED / OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1:30–4:30PM Offered at $6,650,000 PROFESSORVILLE Beds 6 | Baths 3.5 1115 Ramona Street, Palo Alto | 1115ramona.com Home ±3,500 sf | Lot ±9,188 sf OPEN HOUSE SUN 1:30–4:30PM CRESCENT PARK WEST ATHERTON ATHERTON ESTATE 725 Center Drive, Palo Alto 75 Reservoir Road, Atherton 393 Atherton Avenue, Atherton 725center.com 75reservoir.com 393atherton.com Offered at $4,775,000 Offered at $9,950,000 Offered at $9,995,000 Beds 5 | Baths 4.5 Beds 4 | Baths 3 Beds 5 | Baths 9 Home ±3,424 sf | Lot ±9,376 sf Home ±2,740 sf | Lot ±3.2 acres Home ±7,649 sf | Lot ±1 acre Michael Dreyfus, Broker Noelle Queen, Sales Associate Ashley Banks, Sales Associate 650.485.3476 650.427.9211 650.544.8968 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] License No. 01121795 License No. 01917593 License No. 01913361 Downtown Palo Alto Downtown Menlo Park dreyfussir.com 728 Emerson St, Palo Alto 640 Oak Grove Ave, Menlo Park )EGL3J½GIMW-RHITIRHIRXP] 650.644.3474 650.847.1141 3[RIHERH3TIVEXIH Page 38 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Serene country setting yet only minutes to town 26636 Altamont Road Los Altos Hills (nearest cross street: Taaffe) Open Sat & Sun 1:30-4:30 • 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, approximately 3000 sf; plus attached 2-car garage • Mostly flat one acre (43,560 sf) lot, professionally landscaped grounds and circular driveway • Extensively remodeled with limestone, Crema Marfil marble, wood floor, Murano glass and artisan designer lighting fixtures, Velux skylight and top-of-the-line kitchen appliances, built-in ceiling speakers and surround sound system • Private master bedroom retreat opens out to the deck leading to the rear grounds; has walk-in closet, marble finished en-suite bath with separate mosaic glass tiled shower and marble-surround soaking tub with jets • Renowned Los Altos schools — Gardner Bullis, Egan and Los Altos High Additional information at: www.26636Altamont.com Asking price: $3,188,000 Julie Lau Coldwell Banker CalBre#01052924 (650) 208-2287(CELL) www.JulieLau.com www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 39 ENRICHING LIVES AS WE AGE As life expectancy lengthens, communities need to embrace opportunities and challenges to help aging adults maintain their dignity, independence and sense of usefulness. Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. (PVI) provides innovative services and housing to support seniors in the mid-Peninsula and Silicon Valley. PVI operates four programs where aging adults are cared for, respected, and engaged as vital community members: Senior Affordable Housing, Little House Activity Center, Meals on Wheels, and Rosener House. Focusing on an active mind and body, experienced in a social environment, allows aging adults to embrace aging with health and a sense of self-worth and self-sufficiency - improving their quality of life. To learn more about PVI programs or volunteering with PVI, please visit www.penvol.org | call 650-326-0665. During the months of January through March 2016, Sereno Group Real Estate and its Palo Alto agents will be contributing 1% of their gross commissions to the Peninsula Volunteers, Inc fund. HERE FOR GOOD SERENOGROUP.COM/ONEPERCENT Page 40 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com 28001 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills Spacious and Convenient Custom Residence >-:0?<-/1?C5@4@4;A34@2A801@-58?01ŋ:1@45?<>5B-@1<>;<1>@E C45/45:/8A01?-/A?@;9 .A58@Y.10>;;9 Y Y.-@4>;;94;91 of 6,025 sq. ft. (per county) and a lot of 1.07 acres (per county). Rich elements like plantation shutters, intricate skylights, and oak 4->0C;;0Ō;;>?C58859<>1??E;A>3A1?@? 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Burlingame 650.314.7200 | pacificunion.com APPOINTMENT ONLY APPOINTMENT ONLY APPOINTMENT ONLY 1 Faxon Road, Atherton 85 Greenoaks, Atherton 172 Stockbridge Avenue, Atherton $20,700,000 $12,950,000 $6,700,000 5+ BD / 5+ BA 6 BD / 5+ BA 5 BD / 5.5 BA Custom gated estate in premier Menlo Circus Club location on 1.7+ Superb new construction by Laurel Homes and Adcon Builders. Premier The lush grounds span 0.63 acres with beautiful gardens and meditative acres with solar-heated pool, golf practice hole. location in Lindenwood. Pool spa, 1BD/1BA guest house. redwood groves. Enjoy outdoor dining and entertaining around the pool LeMieux Associates, 650.465.7459 LeMieux Associates, 650.465.7459 with an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, sport court and Bocce court. LeMieux Associates, 650.465.7459 APPOINTMENT ONLY APPOINTMENT ONLY APPOINTMENT ONLY 1208 Bellair Way, Menlo Park 16 Oak Tree Place, Hillsborough 535 Saint Francis Place, Menlo Park $4,795,000 $4,688,000 $3,488,000 5 BD / 4.5 BA 5 BD / 4.5 BA 6 BD / 3 BA Located in the peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood of Sharon Heights, This modern sky house home was custom built from the ground up less Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Menlo Park’s most coveted this elegant two-story home was built in 2012 with designer style and than 5 years ago. Private cul-de-sac and long gated driveway, scenic locations. Two car garage and delightful artist studio with high ceiling and timeless elegance. bay views, skylights. LeMieux Associates, 650.465.7459 Geoffrey Nelson, 650.455.3735 Elyse Barca, 650.743.0734 Darcy Gamble, 650.380.9415 APPOINTMENT ONLY APPOINTMENT ONLY OPEN SUN 1:30-4 1020 Siskiyou Drive, Menlo Park 466 Ruthven Avenue, Palo Alto 42 Biltmore Lane, Menlo Park $3,200,000 $ 2,895,000 $2,049,000 3 BD / 2.5 BA 2 BD / 1 BA 3 BD / 2.5 BA Two majestic Palm trees is this spectacular home on an over 16,000 sqft Classic California Craftsman 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow is ideally Vaulted ceiling living room with fireplace. Remodeled kitchen with lot. Overlooking Sharon Heights Golf Course. Gorgeous views from almost located on a tree-lined street close to the downtown attractions of serving bar opens to the dining area with deck beyond, spacious every room. University Avenue. master suite. Maya Sewald & Jason Sewald, 650.346.1228 Doyle Rundell, 650.722.1385 Maya Sewald & Jason Sewald, 650.346.1228 APPOINTMENT ONLY COMING SOON COMING SOON 20 Dunne Court, Menlo Park 267 Shearwater Isle, Foster City 466 Sand Hill Circle, Menlo Park $2,038,000 Price Upon Request Price Upon Request 4 BD / 3.5 BA 4 BD / 2.5 BA 4 BD / 2.5 BA The inviting floor plan includes open kitchen, great room with fireplace, Wide water views, tastefully updated home, enclosed deck, master Rare 4 bedroom, corner unit with long view of the golf course and western dining room and living room with fireplace which all enjoy a garden view. suite with walk-in closet and balcony. hills Elyse Barca, 650.743.0734 Darcy Gamble, 650.380.9415 Adam Touni, 650.336.8530 Wendy Kandasamy, 650.380.0220 Pollock Tarr Team 650.867.0609 Page 42 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Unpar alleled in centr al atherton 247 Atherton Avenue, Atherton residing over approximately one acre, the home’s Mediterranean style is immediately apparent with its tiled roof, wrought iron accents, and a Ptiered fountain outlined in mosaics. Inside, the timeless allure combines the consummate appeal of modern luxury with everything imaginable for the quintessential California lifestyle. Hand-hewn hardwood or antiqued limestone tiles fi nish the fl oors of every room, ceilings are architecturally detailed, and graceful arches span room openings, windows, and French doors. Completing the appeal of this special property is its premier location in the heart of central Atherton – one of the most exclusive cities in the country. s 4HREE LEVEL %UROPEAN VILLA BUILT s ,OWER LEVEL RECREATIONMEDIA ROOM in 2007 full bar, plus wine cellar and tasting room s !PPROXIMATELY TOTAL SQ FT (per appraiser, buyer to confirm) s 2ESORT INSPIRED GROUNDS WITH fireplace, barbecue kitchen, bocce s 4OTAL OF BEDROOMS LIBRARY FULL court, pool, and spa baths, and 2 half-baths s !PPROXIMATELY ONE ACRE OF s -AIN RESIDENCE WITH BEDROOMS beautifully landscaped grounds including 4 bedroom suites upstairs AND A MAIN LEVEL BEDROOM FULL s CAR GARAGE WITH FULL BATH baths, and 2 half-baths s 4OP RATED -ENLO 0ARK SCHOOLS s 'UEST HOUSE WITH BEDROOM BATH fireplace, and kitchen Price upon request www.247Atherton.com 4HIS INFORMATION WAS SUPPLIED Hugh Cornish Va ler ie Soltau BY 3ELLER ANDOR OTHER SOURCES Broker believes this information to be correct but has not verified 650.566.5353 650.464.3896 this information and assumes no legal responsibility for [email protected] [email protected] its accuracy. Buyers should CalBRE# 00912143 CalBRE# 01223247 investigate these issues to www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 43 their own satisfaction. hughcornish.com valeriesoltau.com Page 44 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 45 ColdwellBankerHomes.com Woodside $16,995,000 Atherton Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $6,950,000 Central Portola Valley $4,700,000 155 Kings Mountain Road Country estate property renovated & expanded 172 Stockbridge Ave 4 bedrooms 4 bathrooms and 1/1 guesthouse with 420 Cervantes Rd 1 acre cul-de-sac. Outdoors offer western hill views, on 5 flat ac near town. 1BD/1BA guest house. 6 BR/6.5 BA full kitchen, pool and beautiful grounds. pool, putting green, sport ct. 5 BR/3 BA Erika Demma CalBRE #01230766 650.851.2666 Alexandra von der GroebenCalBRE #00857515 650.325.6161 Ginny Kavanaugh CalBRE #00884747 650.851.1961 Palo Alto Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $4,500,000 Portola Valley Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $3,495,000 Palo Alto Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $3,188,000 2020 Webster St Character and charm. French style home with oak floors, 10 Cordova Ct Single level ranch style home on aprx 1.68 ac. Views of bay, 26636 Altamont Road Serene setting|minutes to all conveniences|about curved staircase, wisteria arbor 4 BR/3 BA 1BD/1BA guest house, & pool. 5 BR/3.5 BA 3000 sf house|mostly flat 1-acre lot 4 BR/2.5 BA Nancy Goldcamp CalBRE #00787851 650.325.6161 Judy Byrnes CalBRE #01178998 650.851.2666 Julie Lau CalBRE #01052924 650.325.6161 Redwood City $2,668,000 Woodside $2,650,000 Palo Alto Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:15 $2,495,000 328 W Oakwood Blvd Newly Constructed home in So. RWC, part of a 6-lot 579 Old La Honda Rd Minutes from Sand Hill Rd & 280 this serene retreat 717 Garland Drive Ideally situated in coveted north PA cul de sac, charming new subdivision - Rossi Lane Estates! 4 BR/4.5 BA is nestled on a sunny 2.65+/- ac lot. 4 BR/3 BA and spacious ranch w/large lot. 3 BR/2 BA J.D. Anagnostou CalBRE #00900237 650.851.2666 Steven Gray CalBRE #1498634 650.851.2666 Suzanne Jonath CalBRE #00629272 650.325.6161 Mountain View Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $1,838,000 Redwood City Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $1,648,000 Menlo Park Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $1,598,000 207 Post Street Remodeled 3BR/2.5BA on a tree lined street. Community 3022 Whisperwave Circle Sparkling water-view beauty! New paint, carpet; 2131 Avy Ave Rare stunning Menlo Heights End Unit townhouse w/ pool, spa, tennis court 3 BR/2.5 BA multiple upgrades! Open floor plan. 4 BR/2.5 BA attached 2car garage! 3 BR/2.5 BA Dorothy Gurwith CalBRE #01248679 650.325.6161 Sarah Elder CalBRE #00647474 650.324.4456 Jan Strohecker CalBRE #00620365 650.325.6161 Menlo Park Sat/Sun 1:30 - 5 $1,250,000 Carmel $1,195,000 Menlo Park Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 Call for Price 501 8th Ave Totally upgraded. Spectacular 1570 sf, 1 story home. Near 8 Corral Run Secluded 40acre parcel in coastal foothills. Co-listed w/The 185 Santa Margarita Wonderful, updated Menlo Park home. Open Facebook, downtown and 101. 2 BR/2 BA Heinrich Team CalBRE#00313415 floorplan, close to downtown Palo Alto & Facebook. 5 BR/2.5 BA Cristina Bliss CalBRE #01189105 650.324.4456 Maha Najjar CalBRE #01305947 650.325.6161 Elaine White CalBRE #01182467 650.324.4456 californiahome.me | /cbcalifornia | /cb_california | /cbcalifornia | /coldwellbanker ©2016 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office is Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. ©2013 Coldwell Banker Real EstateReal LLC. Estate All RightsAgents Reserved. affiliated Coldwellwith Coldwell Banker® Banker is a registeredResidential trademark Brokerage licensed are Independent to Coldwell Contractor Banker Real Sales Estate Associates LLC. Anand Equal are notOpportunity employees Company. of Coldwell Equal Banker Housing Real OpportunitEstate LLC,y. ColdwellEach Coldwell Banker Banker Residential Residential Brokerage Brokerage or NRT Office LLC. is CalBRE Owned Licenseby a Subsidiary #01908304. of NRT LLC. BRE License #01908304. Page 46 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Intero Real Estate Services is proud AGAIN for the unprecedented ground breaking sale of $412,500,000 by Efi Luzon, Intero’s prolific broker. This is the largest sale of the company since its inception! THE HILLS AT VALLCO CUPERTINO, CA Current plans seek to transform the aging mall into a vibrant Consists of 112 parcels 49 acres and over 1800 residential units mixed-use hub with what would be the largest rooftop public park in the world.* The buyer will spend over $2 billion to transform the property. Both transactions were off market deals with Luzon as exclusive representation of the buyer. Luzon envisions the new ownership leading to further improvements in the quality of life and other conditions in the Woodland Park neighborhood, he said.“There will be upgrading of units, an infusion of investment and a cleanup of the area that will bring value to everybody, particularly the tenants.”* Efi Luzon, Senior Vice President of Intero Commercial and managing director of the Luzon Team. Just south of 1 Billion dollars SOLD by Efi in the last 15 months 650-465-3883 www.EfiLuzon.com *Source: Neil Gonzales, The Registry, February 22 2016 2016 Intero Real Estate Services Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc. All rights reserved. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This is not intended as a solicitation if you are listed with another broker. Lic. # #00991651 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 47 A Luxury Collection By Intero Real Estate Services Sand Hill Estates, Woodside 5 Betty Lane, Atherton 700 King’s Mountain Road, Woodside $35,000,000 $24,800,000 $23,988,000 Listing Provided by: Dana Cappiello & Cutty Smith Lic.#01343305 & 01444081 Listing Provided by: David Kelsey, Tom Dallas, Greg Goumas Lic.#01242399, 00709019, 01878208 Listing Provided by: Albert Garibaldi & Natasha Green Lic.#01321299 & #01409216 Ano Nuevo Scenic Ranch, Davenport 11627 Dawson Drive, Los Altos Hills 91 Selby Lane, Atherton $19,800,000 $18,950,000 $14,900,000 Listing Provided by: Dana Cappiello, Lic.#01343305 Listing Provided by: David Kelsey, Tom Dallas, Lic.#01242399, 00709019 Listing Provided by: Catherine Qian, Lic.#01276431 291 Atherton Avenue, Atherton 26880 Elena Road, Los Altos Hills 10440 Albertsworth Lane, Los Altos Hills $14,688,000 $12,888,888 $11,488,000 Listing Provided by: Nancy Gehrels, Lic.#01952964 Listing Provided by: Dan Kroner, Lic.#01790340 Listing Provided by: Greg Goumas & John Reece, Lic.#01878208 & 00838479 245 Mountain Wood Lane, Woodside 1175 Barroilhet Drive, Hillsborough 40 Firethorn Way, Portola Valley $7,250,000 $6,888,000 $6,888,000 Listing Provided by: David Kelsey, Lic.#01242399 Listing Provided by: Sophie Tsang, Lic.#01354442. Listing Provided by: Greg Goumas, Lic.#01878208 2991 Alexis Drive, Palo Alto 1100 Mountain Home Rd.,Woodside 1250 Miramontes St., Half Moon Bay $5,999,988 $5,850,000 $2,800,000 Listing Provided by: Tom Rollett, Lic.#01383194 Listing Provided by: David Kelsey, Tom Dallas, Lic.#01242399, 00709019 Listing Provided by: Dana Cappiello Lic.#01343305 See the complete collection ® www.InteroPrestigio.com ® ©2016 Intero Real Estate Services Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 48 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.comAll information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This is not intended as a solicitation if you are listed with another broker. The Solution to Selling Your Luxury Home. 3880 Silverado Trail, Calistoga | $17,950,000 | Presented by Nicki Naylor, Lic.# 01024605 www.WillowLakeNapaValley.com Customized to the unique style of each luxury property, Prestigio will expose your home through the most influential mediums reaching the greatest number of qualified buyers wherever they may be in the world. For more information about listing your home with the Intero Prestigio International program, call your local Intero Real Estate Services office. Woodside Menlo Park Los Altos 1590 Cañada Lane 807 Santa Cruz Avenue 496 First Street, Ste. 200 Woodside, CA 94062 Menlo Park, CA 94025 Los Altos, CA 94022 650.206.6200 650.543.7740 650.947.4700 $22,000,000 ® ® 2015 Intero Real Estate Services Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America,Inc. All rights reserved. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This is not intended as a solicitation if you arewww.PaloAltoOnline.com listed with another broker. • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 49 ZachTrailerGroup Community Connected 405 MARSHALL DRIVE | PALO ALTO OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND TO RESTORE OR REIMAGINE | PRIME MIDTOWN 4BR 2BA +Bonus Cottage ±1,758 SF | ±7,875 SF Lot Live In or Build New Great Rental Income Prime Midtown Location Palo Alto Schools Offered at $1,99n,000 Call Zach for details OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 1:30PM-4:30PM 405 MARLOWE STREET | PALO ALTO MODERN MEDITERRANEAN MASTERPIECE | PRIME CRESCENT PARK 6BR 6.5BA ±6,075 SF | ±10,450 SF Lot New Construction on Three Levels High-End Chef’s Kitchen Master Suite with Spa-Like Bath Media, Wine & Rec Rooms Walls of Glass open to Covered Porches Palo Alto Schools Offered at $8,995,000 Call Zach for details OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 1:30PM-4:30PM ZachTrailerGroup WSJ Top 150 Agents Nationwide 650.906.8008 www.zachtrailer.com | [email protected] Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. License# 01371338 Page 50 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com 4140 Old Adobe Road, Palo Alto Executive Masterpiece in Palo Alto Hills Built in 2014, this 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath mansion of 5,552 sq. ft. (per county) occupies a lot of approx. 1 acre (per county) in peaceful, <>1?@535;A?"-8;8@;588? 8-9;>;A?21-@A>1?85715:@>5/-@19;?-5/? 2;A>5:0;;>ŋ>1<8-/1? -:0-4;91-A@;9-@5;:?E?@19-//1:@ the home’s jaw-dropping spaces, which include a home theater, a library, and a dining room with a wine cellar. This showstopper sits on newly landscaped grounds just moments from equestrian facilities, top-ranking Palo Alto schools, and major Silicon Valley companies. For video tour & more photos, please visit: www.4140OldAdobe.com Offered at $7,388,000 Saturday & Sunday Lunch & Lattes OPEN HOUSE 1:00 - 5:00 650.488.7325 | [email protected] | www.deleonrealty.com | CalBRE #01903224 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 51 Page 52 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com 18955 McFarland Avenue, Saratoga Offered at $1,688,000 Modernized, Spacious, and in Prime Location Located a quick stroll from local shopping and dining, this updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home of 2,094 sq. ft. (per drawings) enjoys a lot of 10,004 sq. ft. (per county). Tasteful details accent the light-fi lled interior, which presents open living and dining areas with a fi replace and a graciously remodeled kitchen. Other features include a two- car garage and an outstanding backyard off ering outdoor living areas and fruit trees. El Quito Park and excellent Campbell Union schools are nearby (buyer to verify eligibility). For video tour & more photos, please visit: ® OPEN HOUSE www.18955McFarland.com Saturday & Sunday 1:30 - 4:30 pm 650.488.7325 | [email protected] | www.deleonrealty.com | CalBRE #01903224 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 53 OPEN SUNDAY 1:30 - 4:00 3 VINEYARD HILL ROAD, WOODSIDE www.3VineyardHillRoad.com Masterfully renovated modern architecture | Premier Central Woodside address | 4 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms | Approx. 5,250 sq. ft. Pool and spa | Tennis court | Corner lot of approx. 3.07 acres | Attached 3-car garage | Portola Valley schools (buyer to confi rm) | Offered at $7,495,000 95 ATHERTON AVENUE, ATHERTON 95Atherton.com 97 MOUNT VERNON LANE, ATHERTON 97MountVernon.com ~2.2 ac in the heart of central Atherton | 5 bedrooms | 6 full and 2 half bathrooms 3-level custom home built in 2003 | 5 bed/4 full & 2 half baths | Offi ce/library 1-bedroom guest house with kitchen | Gorgeous grounds with saltwater pool, spa, 2 family rooms | Lower level with recreation/fi tness room & wine cellar rose garden | Well for irrigation | 3 gated entrances | Menlo Park schools Pool & pool house with full bath & kitchen | Built-in BBQ center | Fire pit | Attached 3-car Offered at $15,200,000 garage | Menlo Park schools | Lot ~1.11 acres (48,360sf) | Offered at $8,750,000 MARY GULLIXSON BRENT GULLIXSON RANKED #4 NATIONALLY IN 650.888.0860 650.888.4898 AVERAGE SALES PRICE [email protected] [email protected] RANKED #12 TEAM NATIONALLY, PER License# 00373961 License# 01329216 gullixson.com THE WALL STREET JOURNAL 2015 Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Square footage and/or acreage information contained herein has been received from seller, existing reports, appraisals, public records and/or other sources deemed reliable. PageHowever, 54 •neither March seller 11, 2016 nor listing • Palo agent Alto has Weekly verifi ed • www.PaloAltoOnline.comthis information. If this information is important to buyer in determining whether to buy or to purchase price, buyer should conduct buyer’s own investigation. Alain Pinel Realtors FIND YOUR PLACE ATHERTON Price Upon Request LOS ALTOS HILLS $7,500,000 LOS ALTOS HILLS $3,750,000 247 Atherton Avenue | 6bd/9ba 27860 Black Mountain Road | 3+/- acres 13030 La Paloma Road | 5bd/4.5ba Valerie Soltau | 650.462.1111 Ryan Gowdy | 650.941.1111 Anna Park | 650.323.1111 BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00-4:00 LOS ALTOS HILLS $3,495,000 ATHERTON $3,295,000 LOS ALTOS $3,198,000 25136 La Loma Drive | 4bd/2.5ba 44 Mc Cormick Lane | 5bd/4ba 540 Valencia Drive | 5bd/3.5ba Judy Bogard-Tanigami | 650.941.1111 Caitlin Darke | 650.462.1111 Laura McCarthy | 650.941.1111 BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT PALO ALTO $2,698,000 PALO ALTO $2,495,000 SAN GREGORIO $2,200,000 265 Wilton Avenue | 4bd/3ba 2380 Tasso Street | 3bd/2ba 4447 La Honda Road | 3bd/3.5ba Ling Lau | 650.323.1111 Sherry Bucolo | 650.323.1111 K. Bird/S. Hayes | 650.529.1111 OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00-4:00 BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| See it all at /alainpinelrealtors APR.COM @alainpinel www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 55 27860 Via Corita Way, Los Altos Hills Stylishly Updated Home with Chic Poolhouse Sleek, modern spaces accent this dazzling 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home, which includes a study, a poolhouse, and a combined living ->1-;2X ]][?= 2@ I<1><8-:?J -88;:-8;@;2U TW-/>1?I<1>/;A:@EJ ;-?@5:3-:1D@1:?5B1>19;018ŋ:5?4105:VTUX @45??;8-> 1=A5<<104;91?4;C/-?1?5:0;;>N;A@0;;>85B5:3-91:5@51? C4581@41?@-@1 ;2 @41 ->@<;;84;A?1<>;B501?-9105-8;A:31C5@4- bar. The grounds display over 20 fruit trees, terraces, and a pool with a spa, and trails and excellent Palo Alto schools are close by. For video tour & more photos, please visit: www.27860ViaCorita.com Offered at $4,888,000 650.488.7325 | [email protected] | www.deleonrealty.com | CalBRE #01903224 Page 56 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Primrose_WeeklyMar8fin.pdf 1 3/9/16 2:14 PM REAL ESTATE ADVISORS & BROKERS OPEN SAT & SUN 1:30-4:30PM NORTH PALO ALTO OPPORTUNITY 145 PRIMROSE WAY, PALO ALTO 145PRIMROSE.COM NUMBERS Offered at $2,498,000 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths Home: 1,382 sq ft Lot: 5,852 sq ft OVERVIEW Move-in ready Hardwood Floors AMENITIES North Palo Alto Walk to Community Center Quiet Street SCHOOLS Duveneck Elementary Jordan Middle Palo Alto High STEVE NIETHAMMER 650 520 6290 [email protected] CalBRE # 01311853 ZANEMAC.COM www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 57 Seale_WeeklyMar9.pdf 1 3/9/16 2:18 PM REAL ESTATE ADVISORS & BROKERS OPEN SUNDAY 1:30-4:30PM NEW CRAFTSMAN – OLD PALO ALTO 151 SEALE AVENUE, PALO ALTO 151SEALE.COM NUMBERS Offered at $6,998,000 Home: 4,468 sq ft Lot: 7,500 sq ft 6 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths OVERVIEW Built in 2016 Custom Finishes Throughout Wolf Appliances and Sub Zero Refrigerator Wide Plank Oak Floors High Ceilings Natural Light Throughout NanaWall Family Room with Wet Bar Cox Brothers Construction AMENITIES Walk to Downtown or California Ave Walk to Town and Country Walk to Caltrain STEVE NIETHAMMER 650 520 6290 [email protected] SCHOOLS CalBRE # 01311853 Walter Hays Elementary Jordan Middle Palo Alto High ZANEMAC.COM Page 58 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Rinconada_WeeklyMar8fin.pdf 1 3/9/16 2:16 PM REAL ESTATE ADVISORS & BROKERS OPEN SAT & SUN 1:30-4:30PM ELEGANT TUDOR – OLD PALO ALTO 127 RINCONADA AVENUE, PALO ALTO 127RINCONADA.COM NUMBERS Offered at $3,500,000 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths Detached 100 sq ft Kitchenette with 1/2 Bath Home: 1,809 sq ft Lot: 7,500 sq ft OVERVIEW Remodeled Kitchen/Family Room with High-end Appliances Outdoor Entertainment Outdoor Built-in BBQ Outdoor Fireplace Buit-in Spa Outdoor Kitchenette Mature Landscape Extra storage in Unfinished Basement AMENITIES Walk to Downtown or Cal Ave Walk to Town and Country STEVE NIETHAMMER Walk to CalTrain 650 520 6290 [email protected] CalBRE # 01311853 SCHOOLS Walter Hays Elementary Jordan Middle Palo Alto High ZANEMAC.COM www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 59 4295 Ponce Drive, Palo Alto Spacious and Beautifully Updated Throughout Large yard with wonderful outdoor living spaces • Three spacious bedrooms • Numerous upgrades including the central - Master suite with updated bathroom and air conditioning and dual pane windows large walk-in closet • Soaring ceilings throughout with natural • Two lofts wood - One ideally configured for use as a • Sizable Private backyard fourth bedroom or family room • 1,766 sq. feet of living space, approx. - Second smaller loft would make an • Lot size 6,696 (per City of Palo Alto) ideal home office • Two updated bathrooms OFFERED AT • Beautifully remodeled kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances $1,795,000 LISTED BY Timothy Foy calBRE# 00849721 Cell: 650.387.5078 [email protected] Midtown Realty, Inc. • 2775 Middlefield Rd. • Phone: 650.321.1596 • WWW.MIDTOWNPALOALTO.COM OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY FROM 1:30-4:30 PM Page 60 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com 701 Tolman, Stanford BEAUTIFUL TRANQUL HOME FRAMED BY MATURE TREES ON A PICTURESQUE LOT • Four bedrooms and three full bathrooms • Lower level garden apartment includes a • Family room includes a lovely brick fire separate entrance, one bedroom and one place with a gas starter bathroom, full kitchen, two separate • Sun-filled living room common areas, an abundance of • Open floor plan is great for entertaining attractive cabinetry, and opens to a • Large, integrated deck which runs the full beautiful yard length of the back of the house - great • Attached two-car garage for relaxing, entertaining and playing • Walk to “The Dish”, California Avenue • Attractive landscaping surrounds the shops and restaurants • Prestigious Palo Alto schools (buyer to house. Walk the beautifully paved verify availability of neighborhood driveway and sidewalk to large rear yard schools) • Other amenities include beautiful • Available to STANFORD ELIGIBLE & hardwood floors, new carpeting, cedar APPROVED FACULTY ONLY floors in closets OFFERED AT $2,499,000 Listing Agent: Jane Volpe calBRE# 01330133 Cell: 650.380.4507 [email protected] Midtown Realty, Inc. • 2775 Middlefield Road • Phone: 650.321.1596 • WWW.MIDTOWNPALOALTO.COM OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY FROM 1:30-4:30 PM www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 61 Open Sunday 1117 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto View the Aerial and Walk-Through Video Tour Miles McCormick 650-400-1001 HomesOfPaloAlto.com Averaging 10,000 Visits Per Month BRE 01184883 Page 62 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com PALO ALTO WEEKLY OPEN HOMES EXPLORE OUR MAPS, HOMES FOR SALE, OPEN HOMES, VIRTUAL TOURS, PHOTOS, PRIOR SALE INFO, NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDES ON www.PaloAltoOnline.com/real_estate UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL TIMES ARE 1:30-4:30 PM ATHERTON MENLO PARK 3 Bedrooms 1115 Ramona St $6,650,000 4295 Ponce Dr $1,795,000 Sun Dreyfus Sotheby’s Realty 644-3474 2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms Sat/Sun Midtown Realty 321-1596 372 El Camino Real $1,955,000 501 8th Ave $1,250,000 637 Homer St $2,700,000 PORTOLA VALLEY Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero Real Estate 383-1430 Sat 1:30-5/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 324-4456 Sun 2-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 323-1111 5 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 1071 Fife Ave $2,999,000 10 Cordova Ct $3,495,000 Sat 1-4 Kathy Huang AARE (858) 692-8066 302 Stevick Dr $4,750,000 2 Chateau Dr $1,995,000 Sat/Sun Coldwell Banker 851-2666 Sun 2-4 Pacific Union International 314-7200 Sat /Sun Alain Pinel Realtors 462-1111 127 Riconada Av $3,500,000 1033 Ringwood Ave $1,595,000 Sat/Sun Zane Macgregor 324-9900 REDWOOD CITY 4 Bedrooms Sat/Sun Coldwell Banker 324-4456 717 Garland Dr $2,495,000 47 Ralston Rd $6,295,000 10 Cotton Pl $2,998,000 Sat/Sun Coldwell Banker 325-6161 4 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 462-1111 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 462-1111 3022 Whisperwave Cir $1,648,000 1033 Ringwood Av $1,595,000 4 Bedrooms Sat/Sun Coldwell Banker 324-4456 5 Bedrooms Sat Coldwell Banker 324-4456 2088 Channing Ave $2,995,000 172 Stockbridge Ave $6,700,000 Sun 2-4 Pacific Union International 314-7200 SAN CARLOS Sun Pacific Union International 314-7200 4 Bedrooms 700 Chimalus Dr $3,198,000 1994 Valparaiso Ave $3,550,000 Sat/Sun Dreyfus Sotheby’s Realty 644-3474 3 Bedrooms 7 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 462-1111 1552 Chestnut St $1,395,000 2020 Webster St $4,500,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 324-4456 120 Selby Ln $10,495,000 5 Arbol Grande Ct $3,749,000 Sun Coldwell Banker 325-6161 Sun Dreyfus Sotheby’s Realty 847-1141 Sat/Sun Coldwell Banker 324-4456 3877 Corina Way $2,190,000 4 Bedrooms - Townhouse Sat/Sun Daniel Loffler (541) 390-2543 SARATOGA BELMONT 466 Sand Hill Cir $1,749,000 2637 Marshall Dr $1,998,000 4 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms Sat/Sun 1-4 Pacific Union International 314-7200 Sat /Sun Alain Pinel Realtors 462-1111 18955 Mcfarland Ave $1,688,000 3812 Naughton Ave $1,495,000 Sat/Sun Deleon Realty 543-8500 5 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms Sat/Sun 1-4 Intero Real Estate 383-1430 1208 Bellair Way $4,795,000 725 Center Dr $4,775,000 Sun Pacific Union International 314-7200 Sun Dreyfus Sotheby’s Realty 644-3474 STANFORD HILLSBOROUGH 3644 Ramona Cir $3,298,000 3 Bedrooms 7 Bedrooms MONTE SERENO Sat /Sun Alain Pinel Realtors 323-1111 701 Tolman Dr $2,499,000 1 Homs Ct $9,888,000 4 Bedrooms 2350 Tasso St $4,895,000 Sat/Sun Midtown Realty 321-1596 Sun Deleon Realty 543-8500 15195 Becky Ln $3,988,000 Sun Keller Williams Palo Alto 454-8500 Sun Deleon Realty 543-8500 1117 Hamilton Av $8,950,000 SUNNYVALE LOS ALTOS HILLS Sun Miles McCormick 400-1001 3 Bedrooms - Condominium MOUNTAIN VIEW 4140 Old Adobe Rd $7,388,000 4 Bedrooms 667 Pinnacles Terrace $998,000 Sat/Sun 1-5 Deleon Realty 543-8500 Sat/Sun Pacific Union International 314-7200 23344 Camino Hermoso Dr $3,300,000 3 Bedrooms 703 N. 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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): The name and residence address of the Notices AMAR REALTOR STANFORD TERRACE INN registrant(s) is(are): 505 Hamilton Ave. #100 531 Stanford Ave. KEVIN YU Palo Alto, CA 94301 Palo Alto, CA 94306 1370 Hamilton Ave. FILED IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY ON: FILED IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY ON: Palo Alto, CA 94301 995 Fictitious Name 12/14/2015 1/29/2015 Registrant began transacting business UNDER FILE NO.: 612005 UNDER FILE NO.: 600794 under the fictitious business name(s) Statement REGISTRANT’S NAME(S): REGISTRANT’S NAME(S): listed above on 1/1/2016. MACHINE ZONE MARKETPLACE MURAHARI AMARNATH STANFORD GROUPS LLC This statement was filed with the County Answers on page 67 MZ MARKETPLACE 505 Hamilton Ave. #100 531 Stanford Ave. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Palo Alto, CA 94031 Palo Alto, CA 94306 March 1, 2016. Across Down File No.: 613453 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: A (PAW Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016) an Individual. Limited Liability Company. 1 What did Yours Truly do on March 1 “From Russia With Love” Bond girl The following person (persons) is (are) THE SECRETARIAT This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County 10th, 2016? Romanova doing business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 1.) Machine Zone Marketplace, 2.) File No.: 614709 10 Drive away 2 Knife, e.g. February 9, 2016. January 29, 2016. MZ Marketplace, located at 2225 E. The following person (persons) is (are) (PAW Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 2016 (PAW Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 2016) 15 Unhurriedly 3 Author of the “Goosebumps” books Bayshore Road, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA doing business as: 16 Gymnastically gifted 4 Social media users, e.g. 94303, Santa Clara County. CUPERTINO MARKET STANFORD TERRACE INN The Secretariat, located at 1094 Tanland 17 Chemistry kit vessels 5 In good physical shape This business is owned by: A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Dr. #102, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Santa Clara 18 1999 Kevin Smith comedy 6 Home of the Beavers, for short Corporation. File No.: 613166 File No.: 613487 County. The name and residence address of the The following person (persons) is (are) The following person (persons) is (are) This business is owned by: An Individual. 19 Old Peruvian currency 7 Massage table activity registrant(s) is(are): doing business as: doing business as: The name and residence address of the 20 Like some early 20th-century 8 Peace talks objective MACHINE ZONE, INC. Cupertino Market, located at 19725 Stanford Terrace Inn, located at 531 registrant(s) is(are): abstract art 9 Long-running CBS sitcom of the 2225 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 200 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014, Stanford Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa TAWNI ESCUDERO 22 “Never have I ever been ___ 10 in 2000s Palo Alto, CA 94303 Santa Clara County. Clara County. 1094 Tanland Dr. #102 Registrant began transacting business This business is owned by: A Corporation. This business is owned by: A Corporation. Palo Alto, CA 94303 my whole life” (Rihanna lyric) 10 Structures that help transmission under the fictitious business name(s) The name and residence address of the The name and residence address of the Registrant began transacting business 24 Alamogordo’s county 11 Psyche parts listed above on N/A. registrant(s) is(are): registrant(s) is(are): under the fictitious business name(s) 25 “The Evil Dead” protagonist 12 Braid on one side This statement was filed with the CUPERTINO MARKET, INC. WILD RANGE INC. listed above on 1/1/16. 26 Dressed to the ___ County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara 19725 Stevens Creek Blvd. 531 Stanford Ave. This statement was filed with the County 13 Peruvian volcano County on January 29, 2016. Cupertino, CA 95014 Palo Alto, CA 94306 Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 27 Legendary lawman Earp 14 Removed by percolating (PAW Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 2016) Registrant began transacting business Registrant began transacting business March 2, 2016. 28 Suffix with meteor 21 Belgian beer brand Stella ___ acreative under the fictitious business name(s) under the fictitious business name(s) (PAW Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 2016) listed above on 01/01/2016. listed above on 10/19/2010. 29 French city famous for its lace 23 Get out of a perilous situation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EVAL GAL-OZ, PH. D. This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County File No.: 613760 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 31 Outback leaper 30 Muscat natives Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on The following person (persons) is (are) File No.: 614437 32 Cookie jar piece January 21, 2016. January 29, 2016. 35 Avenue next to Reading Railroad, doing business as: The following person (persons) is (are) (PAW Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 2016) (PAW Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 2016) 33 “Spectre” director Mendes in Monopoly acreative, located at 1010 Yarwood Ct., doing business as: 34 “Letters from ___ Jima” (2006 film) 36 Crooked San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. FELIPE’S MARKET ELISHA MARIE SKIN & BODY Eval- Gal-0z, Ph. 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INT’L CORP. show) San Jose, CA 95128 Clara County. Clara County. 741 Barron Ave. 43 1983 movie about Guatemalan Registrant began transacting business This business is owned by: A Corporation. This business is owned by: An Individual. Palo Alto, CA 94306 46 Diciembre follower immigrants under the fictitious business name(s) The name and residence address of the The name and residence address of the Registrant began transacting business 48 NRA piece? 44 Cassandra, for instance listed above on 1/20/2016. registrant(s) is(are): registrant(s) is(are): under the fictitious business name(s) 49 Elvis’s record label 47 Enter, as data This statement was filed with the FELIPE’S MARKET, INC. ELISHA MARIE CAUNDAY listed above on 3/23/2011. County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara 1101 W. El Camino Real 544 Forest Ave. This statement was filed with the County 50 Type of restaurant featured in 53 Sandpaper coarseness measure County on February 5, 2016. Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Palo Alto, CA 94301 Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on Hulu’s “11.22.63” 57 Author Umberto who died in (PAW Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 2016) Registrant began transacting business Registrant began transacting business February 25, 2016. 51 Historic river of Paris 2016 AMAR REALTOR under the fictitious business name(s) under the fictitious business name(s) (PAW Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 2016) listed above on 01/21/2011. listed above on N/A. 52 “Things done,” in legal terms 58 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy org. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT CABANA HOTEL-PALO ALTO This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County File No.: 613890 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 54 “The Killing Fields” Oscar winner Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on The following person (persons) is (are) File No.: 614509 Haing S. ___ January 21, 2016. February 22, 2016. doing business as: The following person (persons) is (are) (PAW Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 2016) (PAW Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016) 55 Prefix before modern or marathon Amar Realtor, located at 505 Hamilton doing business as: 56 “___ Time” (Finn and Jake’s Ave. #100, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa FOOTHILL PRODUCE MARISAN GROUP Cabana Hotel-Palo Alto, located at 4290 Cartoon Network show) Clara County. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, 59 Braid of hair This business is owned by: An Individual. File No.: 613185 File No.: 614206 Santa Clara County. The name and residence address of the The following person (persons) is (are) The following person (persons) is (are) This business is owned by: A Limited 60 They display information in registrant(s) is(are): doing business as: doing business as: Partnership. wedges MURAHARI AMARNATH Foothill Produce, located at 2310 Marisan Group, located at 941 E. The name and residence address of the 61 Cultivated land 505 Hamilton Ave., #100 Homestead Road, Suite D, Los Altos, CA Charleston Rd. Suite 102, Palo Alto, CA registrant(s) is(are): 62 Those who signed up Palo Alto, CA 94301 94024, Santa Clara County. 94303, Santa Clara County. BHUPENDRA PATEL Registrant began transacting business This business is owned by: A Corporation. This business is owned by: An Individual. 2 Cowell Ln. under the fictitious business name(s) The name and residence address of the The name and residence address of the Menlo Park, CA 94025 listed above on 12/07/2010. registrant(s) is(are): registrant(s) is(are): PARIMAL PATEL This statement was filed with the County FOOTHILL PRODUCE, INC. MARIA PATERNO 4 Williams Ct. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2310 Homestead Road Suite D 1 Spencer Ct. Menlo Park, CA 94025 This week’s SUDOKU February 9, 2016. Los Altos, CA 94024 Sausalito, CA 94965 Registrant began transacting business (PAW Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 2016) Registrant began transacting business Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE under the fictitious business name(s) under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/1/2004. OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME listed above on 01/01/2016. listed above on 01/31/2011. This statement was filed with the County File No. 613888 This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on The following person(s)/ entity(ies) has/ Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on February 26, 2016. have abandoned the use of the fictitious January 21, 2016. February 22, 2016. (PAW Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 2016) (PAW Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 2016) (PAW Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016) business name(s). LAUGHING BROTHERS GRAPHICS The information given below is as it PAWS AND PLAY PET ACCESSORIES GEARCLOUD LABS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT appeared on the fictitious business state- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 614425 ment that was filed at the County Clerk- File No.: 613681 File No.: 614367 The following person (persons) is (are) Recorder’s Office. The following person (persons) is (are) The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): doing business as: doing business as: Laughing Brothers Graphics, located at AMAR REALTOR Paws and Play Pet Accessories, located at Gearcloud Labs, located at 474 San Luis 3198 Berryessa St., Palo Alto, CA 94303, 1208 E. Arques Ave. 785 La Para Ave., Palo Alto, Calif. 94306, Ave., Los Altos, CA 94024, Santa Clara Santa Clara County. Sunnyvale, CA Santa Clara County. County. This business is owned by: A Corporation. FILED IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY ON: This business is owned by: An Individual. This business is owned by: A Limited The name and residence address of the 10/15/2015 The name and residence address of the Liability Company. registrant(s) is(are): UNDER FILE NO.: 610178 registrant(s) is(are): The name and residence address of the MALONEY ENTERPRISES REGISTRANT’S NAME(S): MARGARET E. PLATT registrant(s) is(are): 3198 Berryessa St. STANFOR REAL ESTATE NETWORKS, LLC 785 La Para Ave. ILIOTECH SOFTWARE SERVICES, LLC Palo Alto, CA 94303 1208 E. Arques Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 474 San Luis Ave. Registrant began transacting business Sunnyvale, CA Registrant began transacting business Los Altos, CA 94024 under the fictitious business name(s) THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: under the fictitious business name(s) Registrant began transacting business listed above on N/A. Limited Liability Company. listed above on N/A. under the fictitious business name(s) This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County This statement was filed with the County listed above on 19 Jan. 2016. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on This statement was filed with the County February 25, 2016. February 9, 2016. February 4, 2016. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on (PAW Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 2016) (PAW Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 2016) (PAW Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 2016) February 24, 2016. WYZ KID LABS (PAW Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME KEVIN YU CELLO STUDIO File No.: 614586 File No. 613889 File No. 613486 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (persons) is (are) Answers on page 67 www.sudoku.name The following person(s)/ entity(ies) has/ The following person(s)/ registrant(s) has/ File No.: 614594 doing business as: have abandoned the use of the fictitious have abandoned the use of the fictitious The following person (persons) is (are) Wyz Kid Labs, located at 125 University Page 66 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Avenue - Suite 120, Palo Alto, CA 94301, ments be made available to you and to esta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que Santa Clara County records, North 25° 45’ expenses and advances at the time of the Administration of Estates Act. (This Santa Clara County. the public, as a courtesy to those not se entregue una copia al demandante. 00” East 203.01 feet to the most Northerly initial publication of this Notice of authority will allow the personal repre- This business is owned by: A General present at the sale. If you wish to learn Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo corner of said last described 0.50 acre par- Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be sentative to take many actions without Partnership. whether your sale date has been post- protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene cel; thence along the Northeasterly line of $1,632,397.20 (Estimated), provided, how- obtaining court approval. Before taking The name and residence address of the poned, and, if applicable, the rescheduled que estar en formato legal correcto si said last described 0.50 acre parcel, South ever, prepayment premiums, accrued certain very important actions, however, registrant(s) is(are): time and date for the sale of this property, desea que procesen su caso en la corte. 51° 34’ 34” East 172.55 feet to the intersec- interest and advances will increase this the personal representative will be AWELE NDILI you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this Es posible que haya un formulario que tion thereof with the Northwesterly line of figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said required to give notice to interested per- 2027 Wendover Lane Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub. usted pueda usar para su respuesta. San Antonio Avenue, as said Northerly line sale may include all or part of said sons unless they have waived notice or San Jose, CA 95121 com, using the file number assigned to Puede encontrar estos formularios de la was established in said Deed to the City of amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee consented to the proposed action.) The ROBERT STEVENS this case 15-33440. Information about corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Mountain View; thence along said will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a independent administration authority 180 Pineview Lane postponements that are very short in Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. Northwesterly line South 25° 45’ 00’ West state or national bank, a check drawn by a will be granted unless an interested per- Menlo Park, CA 94025 duration or that occur close in time to the sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes 165.88 feet and Westerly on a tangent state or federal credit union or a check son files an objection to the petition and Registrant began transacting business scheduled sale may not immediately be de su condado o en la corte que le quede curve to the right, having a radius of 30.00 drawn by a state or federal savings and shows good cause why the court should under the fictitious business name(s) reflected in the telephone information mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota feet, through a central angle of 102° 49’ loan association, savings association or not grant the authority. listed above on 1/17/2016. or on the Internet Web site. The best way de presentacion, pida al secretario de la 30” an arc distance of 53.84 feet to said savings bank specified in Section 5102 of A HEARING on the petition will be held This statement was filed with the County to verify postponement information is to corte que le de un formulario de exencion Northerly line of Fayette Drive; thence the California Financial Code and autho- on April 25, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on attend the scheduled sale. de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su along said Northeasterly line of Fayette rized to do business in California, or other 10 of the Superior Court of California, March 1, 2016. Dated: 2/12/2016 respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso Drive, North 51° 25’ 30” West 135.06 feet to such funds as may be acceptable to the County of Santa Clara, located at 191 N. (PAW Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 2016) Law Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee por incumplimiento y la corte le podra the point of beginning. Except therefrom trustee. In the event tender other than First St., San Jose, CA, 95113. 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas all that portion of Parcel One and Two as cash is accepted, the Trustee may with- If you object to the granting of the peti- 997 All Other Legals Irvine, CA 92606 advertencia. described in the Deed from H.M. Frantz, et hold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed tion, you should appear at the hearing T.S. No. 15-33440 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomend- ux, to City and County of San Francisco as Upon Sale until funds become available to and state your objections or file written APN: 132-24-080 (714) 848-7920 able que llame a un abogado inmediata- filed for record August 3,1949 in Book the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. objections with the court before the NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 mente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede 1827 of Official Records, at Page 5, Santa The property offered for sale excludes all hearing. Your appearance may be in per- YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED www.elitepostandpub.com llamar a un servicio de remision a abo- Clara County Records, being more particu- funds held on account by the property son or by your attorney. OF TRUST DATED 1/20/2005. UNLESS gados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, larly described as follows: Beginning at a receiver, if applicable. DATE: March 7, 2016 If you are a creditor or a contingent credi- YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR ______es posible que cumpla con los requisitos point on the Northwesterly line of the FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, tor of the decedent, you must file your PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC Melanie Schultz, Trustee Sale Officer para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de hereinabove described 0.778 acre parcel TRUSTEE 15-00383-2 11000 Olson Drive, claim with the court and mail a copy to SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION (PAW Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11, 2016) un programa de servicios legales sin fines distant thereon North 25° 45’ 00” East Suite 101 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916- the personal representative appointed de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin 86.83 feet from the most westerly corner 636-0114 Sara Berens SALE INFORMATION by the court within the later of either OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT fines de lucro en el sitio web de California thereof in the Northeasterly line of Fayette CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.ser- (1) four months from the date of first OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. Drive, as said Northeasterly line was estab- vicelinkasap.com AUTOMATED SALES issuance of letters to a general personal A LAWYER. STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY A public auction sale to the highest bid- org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes lished in the Deed from Clark W, Betts, et INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714.730.2727 representative, as defined in section 58 OF SANTA CLARA de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o ux, to the City of Mountain Views as filed A-4565728 03/11/2016, 03/18/2016, (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) der for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a Case No.: 16CV291598 state or national bank, check drawn by a poniendose en contacto con la corte o el for Record May 1,1964 In Book 6487 of 03/25/2016 60 days from the date of mailing or per- TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por Official Records, at Page 118, Santa Clara sonal delivery to you of a notice under state or federal credit union, or a check Petitioner: THOMAS MORGAN SEAY and NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER drawn by a state or federal savings and ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las County Records; thence from said point of ESTATE OF: section 9052 of the California Probate YIRAN MAO filed a petition with this court cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer beginning South 69° 36’ 44” East 169.09 Code. Other California statutes and legal loan association, or savings association, or for a decree changing names as follows: JEAN MONMA LAW aka JEAN H. LAW savings bank specified in Section 5102 of un gravamen sobre cualquier recupera- feet to a point on the Northwesterly Line Case No.: 1-16-PR 178287 authority may affect your rights as a a.) ARIANNA MENGXI MAO to ARIANNA cion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida of San Antonio Avenue as established in creditor. You may want to consult with an the Financial Code and authorized to do SEAY To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, business in this state will be held by the mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de said Deed to the City of Mountain View, contingent creditors, and persons who attorney knowledgeable in California law. b.) APOLLO SEAY MAO to APOLLO SEAY arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil, Tiene distant thereon South 25° 45’ 00” West You may examine the file kept by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons may otherwise be interested in the will of all right, title, and interest conveyed que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes 62.53 feet from the most Easterly corner of or estate, or both, of JEAN MONMA LAW, court. If you are a person interested in interested in this matter appear before de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. said hereinabove described 0.778 acre the estate, you may file with the court a to and now held by the trustee in the this court at the hearing indicated below aka JEAN H. LAW. hereinafter described property under and The name and address of the court is: parcel; thence along said Northwesterly A Petition for Probate has been filed Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) to show cause, if any, why the petition for line of San Antonio Avenue North 25° 45’ of the filing of an inventory and appraisal pursuant to a Deed of Trust described change of name should not be granted. (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): by: DAVID LAW in the Superior Court of below. The sale will be made, but with- STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE 00” East 62,53 feet to said Easterly corner; California, County of SANTA CLARA. of estate assets or of any petition or Any person objecting to the name thence along the Northeasterly line of account as provided in Probate Code sec- out covenant or warranty, expressed or changes described above must file a writ- 111 North Hill Street, The Petition for Probate requests that: implied, regarding title, possession, or Los Angeles, CA 90012 said 0.778 acre Parcel North 51° 34’ 34” DAVID LAW be appointed as personal tion 1250. A Request for Special Notice ten objection that includes the reasons West 51.35 feet to a point on a line parallel form is available from the court clerk. encumbrances, to pay the remaining for the objection at least two court days The name, address and telephone num- representative to administer the estate of principal sum of the note(s) secured with and 80.00 feet Northeasterly, mea- the decedent. Attorney for Petitioner: before the matter is scheduled to be ber of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff with- sured at right angles from the course Richard A. Schindler, Esq. Schindler & by the Deed of Trust, with interest and heard and must appear at the hearing out an attorney, is: The petition requests the decedent’s late charges thereon, as provided in the hereinabove described as South 69° 36’ will and codicils, if any, be admitted to Meyer, P.C. to show cause why the petition should (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de 44” East 169.09 feet; thence along said 236 West Portal, #773 note(s), advances, under the terms of not be granted. If no written objection is telefono del abogado del demandante, o probate. The will and any codicils are the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, parallel line North 69° 36’ 44” West 112.89 available for examination in the file kept San Francisco, CA 94127 timely filed, the court may grant the peti- del demandante que no tiene abogado, feet to said Northwesterly line of the 0.778 (415)421-0856 charges and expenses of the Trustee for tion without a hearing. es): by the court. the total amount (at the time of the initial acre parcel; thence along said The petition requests authority to admin- (PAW Mar. 11, 18, 25, 2016) NOTICE OF HEARING: April 5, 2016, 8:45 John W. Peterson Northwesterly line South 25° 45’ 00” West publication of the Notice of Sale) reason- a.m., Room: Probate of the Superior Court 1906 West End Ave., ister the estate under the Independent ably estimated to be set forth below. 80.35 feet to the point of beginning. of California, County of Santa Clara, 191 N. Nashville, TN, Together with those certain rights con- The amount may be greater on the day First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. Phone: (615) 320-3700 of sale. tained in the Deed from H.M. Frantz and Answers to this week’s puzzles, which can be found on page 66. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE DATE: February 3, 2015 Dorothy V. Franz, his wife, 10. Masero and Trustor: DENISE E COLEY, AND ROBERT shall be published at least once each (Fecha): Virginia, His wife to City and County of San B COLEY, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT week for four successive weeks prior to SHERRI R. CARTER Francisco, a municipal Corporation, dated TENANTS the date set for hearing on the petition Clerk, by Judi Lara, Deputy July 5,1949 and recorded August 3,1949 in Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES in the following newspaper of general (Secretario) (Adjunto) Book 1827 of Official Records, Page 5. OF LES ZIEVE Deed of Trust recorded circulation, printed in this county: NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are 2/2/2005 as Instrument No. 18214779 PALO ALTO WEEKLY are served considering bidding on this property lien, in book , page of Official Records in the Date: February 17, 2016 as an individual defendant. you should understand that there are risks office of the Recorder of Santa Clara Thomas E. Kuhnle (PAW Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 2016) involved in bidding at a trustee auction. County, California, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale You will be bidding on a lien, not on the Date of Sale:3/21/2016 at 10:00 AM (PAW Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 2016) property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Place of Sale: No. 15-00383-2 Loan No: FRBandC File No. SUMMONS 050625-0439 APN 148-16-037, 148-16-039 trustee auction does not automatically At the entrance to the Superior (CITACION JUDICIAL) entitle you to free and clear ownership of Courthouse 190 N Market Street San YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: TRUST DATED January 18, 2011. UNLESS the property. You should also be aware Jose, CA that the lien being auctioned off may be a Estimated amount of unpaid balance and (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR DIEGO BELTRAMI PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at other charges: $640,964.02 the auction, you are or may be responsi- Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS ble for paying off all liens senior to the lien the right to bid less than the total debt (LO ESTA DEMANDADO EL DEMANDATE): being auctioned off, before you can owed, it is possible that at the time of the MB TRADING FUTURES, INC. AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 1, 2016, at 11:00 AM, At receive clear title to the property. You are sale the opening bid may be less than the CASE NUMBER: BC571338 encouraged to investigate the existence, total debt owed. the North Market Street entrance to the (Numero del Caso): County Courthouse, 191 North Market priority, and size of outstanding liens that Street Address or other common designa- NOTICE! You have been sued. The court Street, San Jose, CA 95113, FIDELITY may exist on this property by contacting tion of real property: may decide against you without your NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as the duly the county recorder’s office or a title insur- 3597 SOUTH COURT being heard unless you respond within 30 appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to ance company, either of which may PALO ALTO, CA 94306 days. Read the Information below. the power of sale contained in that certain charge you a fee for this information. If Described as follows: You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Deed of Trust Recorded on January 27, you consult either of these resources, you As more fully described on said Deed summons and legal papers are served on 2011, as Instrument No. 21062804 of should be aware that the same lender of Trust. you to file a written response at this court Official Records in the office of the may hold more than one mortgage or A.P.N #.: 132-24-080 and have a copy served on the plaintiff. Recorder of Santa Clara County, CA, exe- deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO The undersigned Trustee disclaims any A letter or phone call will not protect cuted by: 544 SAN ANTONIO ROAD LLC, A PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown liability for any incorrectness of the street you. Your written response must be in CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, on this notice of sale may be postponed address or other common designation, proper legal form if you want the court as Trustor, in favor of Preferred Bank, as one or more times by the mortgagee, if any, shown above. If no street address to hear your case. There may be a court Beneficiary.together with that certain beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to or other common designation is shown, form that you can use for your response. Modification of Deed of Trust dated as of Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. directions to the location of the property You can find these court forms and more March 8, 2012, recorded in the Official The law requires that information about may be obtained by sending a written information at the California Courts Online Records in the office of the Recorder of trustee sale postponements be made request to the beneficiary within 10 days Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ Santa Clara County, California on March available to you and to the public, as a of the date of first publication of this selfhelp), your county law library, or the 20, 2012, as Instrument No. 21588215, and courtesy to those not present at the sale. If Notice of Sale. courthouse nearest you. If you cannot any modifications thereto are collectively you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for referred to herein from time to time as the a fee waiver form. If you do not file your “Deed of Trust”, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC the rescheduled time and date for the sale are considering bidding on this property of this property, you may call lien, you should understand that there are response on time, you may lose the case AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in law- by default, and your wages, money, and ful money of the United States, all payable 714.730.2727 or visit this Internet Web site risks involved in bidding at a trustee auc- www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file tion. You will be bidding on a lien, not on property may be taken without further at the time of sale, that certain property warning from the court. situated in said County, California describ- number assigned to this case 15-00383-2. the property itself. Placing the highest bid Information about postponements that at a trustee auction does not automatical- There are other legal requirements. You ing the land therein as: THE LAND may want to call an attorney right away. REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED are very short in duration or that occur ly entitle you to free and clear ownership close in time to the scheduled sale may of the property. You should also be aware If you do not know an attorney, you may IN THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, COUNTY want to call an attorney referral service. OF SANTA CLARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, not immediately be reflected in the tele- that the lien being auctioned off may be phone information or on the Internet Web a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder If you cannot afford an attorney, you AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: may be eligible for free legal services Beginning on the Northeasterly line of site. The best way to verify postponement at the auction, you are or may be respon- information is to attend the scheduled sible for paying off all liens senior to the from a nonprofit legal services program. Fayette Drive, as said line was established You can locate these nonprofit groups in the Deed from Clark W. Betts, RR UX, to sale. The real property heretofore lien being auctioned off, before you can described is being sold “as is”. The street receive clear title to the property. You are at the California Legal Services Web the City of Mountain View, and recorded site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the May 1,1964 in Book 6487 of Official address and other common designation, if encouraged to investigate the existence, any, of the real property described above priority, and size of outstanding liens that California Courts Online Self-Help Center Records, at Page 118, Santa Clara County (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by records, at the intersection thereof with is purported to be: 544-554 SAN ANTONIO may exist on this property by contact- ROAD, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA The under- ing the county recorder’s office or a title contacting your local court or county bar the Northwesterly line of that certain 0.50 association. NOTE: The court has a statu- acre Parcel of Land described in the Deed signed Trustee disclaims any liability for insurance company, either of which may any incorrectness of the street address charge you a fee for this information. If tory lien for waived fees and cost on any from Lester P. Cooley, et ux, to H.M. Frank settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 and K.J. Masero as filed for record October and other common designation, if any, you consult either of these resources, you shown herein. Said sale will be made with- should be aware that the same lender or more in a civil case. The court’s lien 27,1948 in Book 1695 of Official Records, must be paid before the court will dismiss at Page 303, Santa Clara County Records; out covenant or warranty, express or may hold more than one mortgage or implied, regarding title, possession, or deed of trust on the property. the case. thence from said point of beginning along AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no respon- said Northwesterly line of the 0.50 acre encumbrances, to pay the remaining NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale de dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede deci- Parcel and also the Northwesterly line of unpaid balance of the obligations secured date shown on this notice of sale may dir en su contra sin escuchar su version. that certain 0.50 acre parcel of land by and pursuant to the power of sale con- Free. Fun. Only about Palo Alto. be postponed one or more times by Lea la information a continuacion. described in the Deed from William L. tained in that certain Deed of Trust the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues Colley, to H.M. Frantz and K.V. Masero as (together with any modifications thereto). court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the de que le entreguen esta citacion y filed for record on October 27,1948 in The total amount of the unpaid balance of C R O S S W O R D S California Civil Code. The law requires that papeles legales para presentar una respu- Book 1695 of Official Records, at 297, the obligations secured by the property to information about trustee sale postpone- be sold and reasonable estimated costs, www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 67 Sports Shorts SHOT AT OLYMPICS . . . Stanford’s Makenzie Fischer, Kiley Neushul, Melissa Seidemann and Maggie Steffens were named to the USA Water Polo Women’s National Team roster that will take part in the 2016 Olympic Qualification Tournament it was announced Wednesday. Joining them is Sacred Heart Prep and UCLA grad KK Clark of Menlo Park. The tournament, which starts March 21 in Gouda, Netherlands, is Team USA’s one and only chance to qualify for this summer’s Olympic Games. A top-four finish is required to punch a ticket to Rio. After five days of group play where Team USA will take on Japan, Canada, Spain, Greece and South Africa, its Olympic hopes hinge on a crossover round on March 26 in which the winner continues on the road to Rio and the loser does not. The 13-member roster is the same that led Team USA to gold at last month’s FINA Intercontinental Tournament in Lewisville, Texas. Steffens was named tournament MVP and Fischer tied Australia’s Rowie Webster for the high scoring award with 13 goals in six games. Fischer, who signed a National Letter of Intent with Stanford in the fall of 2014, deferred her enrollment and will be a freshman on The Farm beginning with the 2016-17 academic year. Neushul, a two- Al Chang time Peter J. Cutino Award winner and three-time NCAA champion, wrapped up her Stanford career this past May and finished as the Menlo School first-year coach Ross Ireland (right) gets the traditional dunking while his players celebrate their 2-1 victory over rival SHP Cardinal’s third all-time leading in the CCS Division II finals. scorer with 222 goals. Seidemann and Steffens won gold at the 2012 GIRLS’ CCS SOCCER London Olympics with Team USA. Seidemann graduated in 2013 following a season in which she scored 75 goals, won the Peter J. Cutino Award and was named the Titles top off ACWPC Player of the Year. Her 239 career goals are tied for the most in Stanford single-season history and are ninth in MPSF history. A two-time FINA Women’s Water Polo historic year Athlete of the Year, Steffens was the Menlo School wins a third section crown 2012 Olympics MVP after scoring 21 goals in London. A two-time while Menlo-Atherton wins its first ever NCAA champion and the reigning by Harold Gutmann ACWPC Player of the Year, Steffens went into its finale against No. 10 has taken this year off from Stanford t has been another memorable Branham attempting to win the and possesses one more year of high school soccer season, es- first section crown in program eligibility with the Cardinal. I pecially for the Menlo School history. HEADING TO RIO . . . Team USA’s and Menlo-Atherton girls. Both Both local teams achieved their Anita Alvarez and Stanford grad teams captured Central Coast goals, all the while overcoming Mariya Koroleva qualified for Section championships last week- windy, rainy conditions at Valley the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in end, both as No. 1 seeds, while Christian’s hilltop campus in San synchronized swimming as a duet, battling stormy conditions and Jose. finishing seventh in the duet free history. After two ties between the competition at the Olympic Games Menlo went into its title match Menlo and Sacred Heart Prep Qualification Tournament in Rio de against No. 7 seed and defend- during the regular season, the Janeiro recently. The pair scored Al Chang ing champ Sacred Heart Prep at- Knights finally broke the dead- 85.2667 points. tempting to win (or tie) its third lock when it counted most. section title in five seasons — all The Knights scored the first ON THE AIR Menlo-Atherton sophomore Josephine Cotto provided the winning in even years. goal in a 3-2 win in the CCS Division I finals. Menlo-Atherton, meanwhile, (continued on page 71) Saturday Men’s volleyball: Pepperdine at Stanford, 4 p.m.; Pac-12 Bay Area Men’s basketball: Pac-12 Tourna- Eight local teams remain in NorCal playoffs ment finals, 7 p.m.; FOX Sports 1 by Keith Peters Wednesday night. games on Saturday in quite dif- George Washington (13-12). he postseason continues For the Palo Alto girls and East- ferent fashion. The No. 8-seeded Priory (15-8) got 26 points from READ MORE ONLINE for the Priory boys and side Prep boys, however, their re- Panthers squeaked out a 77-75 6-foot-5 senior Scotty Harris and www.PASportsOnline.com T Menlo-Atherton girls spective seasons have come to an overtime win over No. 9 Williams 15 points from 6-6 sophomore following their first-round re- end following first-round losses. (20-5) while the No. 4-seeded Ayo Aderboye, who had five For expanded daily coverage of college and prep sports, visit gional victories in the CIF State The Priory boys and M-A girls Bears had an easier time in a www.PASportsOnline.com Basketball Championships on both advanced to second-round 56-44 victory over No. 13 seed (continued on next page) Page 68 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com NorCal hoops (continued from page 68) points in the overtime period in Portola Valley. It was only Prio- ry’s second-ever NorCal home game. Priory (15-8) got 26 points from 6-foot-5 senior Scotty Harris and 15 points from 6-6 sophomore Ayo Aderoboye, who had five points in the overtime period in Portola Valley. Junior Nico Ar- slaner contributed 13 points, in- cluding the winning tip-in in OT. “We played poorly in my opin- ion, because we did not go inside enough and shot under 57 percent from the free-throw line,” said Priory coach David Moseley. “Our game plan was to run, and we slowed the game down and the other team got in a grove. We were also not supposed to shoot 3’s, and we went 2 for 22.” The Panthers trailed at half- time, 32-29, before tying the game in the fourth period. Next up; for Priory will be a second-round game at No. 1 seed St. Joseph Notre Dame on Sat- urday in Alameda at 7:30 p.m. Priory reached the second round last season before falling. In Atherton, the M-A girls bounced back from two straight losses in the Central Coast Sec- Don Feria tion Open Division basketball playoffs with a sold win over the visitors from San Francisco in a Priory senior Scotty Harris scored 26 points in his team’s 77-75 rematch of a nonleague game on overtime win to open the NorCal Division V playoffs. December 12, which the Bears won 68-41. 16 points on the night. In the sec- No. 6-seeded Palo Alto (19-8) saw Menlo-Atherton again led the ond half, the Bears pulled away its season come to an end in a 55- Al Chang entire game as the Eagles strug- from a 30-22 lead with Annalisa 49 loss to No. 11 Dublin (19-10) at gled to defend the Bears’ post Crowe hitting a pair of threes as Gunn High. players. Sophomore Greer Hoy- the Bears cruised to victory. The Vikings overcame a turn- Palo Alto junior Lauren Koyama (25) tallied 13 points, but the em led the Bears with 22 points Menlo-Atherton (26-4), which over-plagued first quarter to take Vikings fell in a NorCal Division I opener. and 14 rebounds while junior Ofa lost in the first round last sea- a 31-18 halftime lead. Dublin, Sili added nine points plus seven son, next will host No. 5 Heritage however, came out of intermis- the opening half as the Vikings side Prep (16-11) will host No. 8 boards and Megan Sparrow had (23-9) of Brentwood in a second- sion and nailed seven 3-pointers made just six of 30 field-goal Argonaut (20-10), a 34-33 winner seven points and 11 rebounds. round game Saturday at 6 p.m. during a 27-point third quarter to attempts. over No. 9 University, at 6 p.m. At The Eagles closed their deficit Heritage advanced with a 60-41 grab a 45-39 lead entering the fi- Senior Alexis Harris led Paly the same time, No. 3 Priory (18-6) to eight points in the second with win over No. 12 North Salinas. nal period. Paly’s 18 second-point with 16 points. She graduates will host No. 6 Cloverdale (25-7), Jessica Nagano scoring nine of her In another Division I opener, points matched Dublin’s effort in along with Coco Lovely and Mad- a 52-33 first-round winner over dy Atwater. No. 11 Mariposa County. In a boys’ Division V opener, For the boys, No. 5 seed Men- No. 12-seeded Eastside Prep saw lo-Atherton (26-4) will face No. their season come to an end in a 4 McClymonds (21-9) at Merritt 62-30 loss to No. 5 Urban (23-9) College in Oakland at 6 p.m., fol- on Wednesday night at Kezar Pa- lowing a 1-2 finish in the CCS vilion in San Francisco. The Pan- Open Division last week. Q thers (15-13) got 10 points from sophomore forward Josh Walker- Ford and nine from junior guard Isaiah East. Eastside Prep will graduate just one senior, Daryl Carr. With Palo Alto and Eastside Prep eliminated, the local hoop scene is down to eight teams heading into the weekend. Next up will be the No. 4-seed- ed Pinewood girls (22-5), who will host an Open Division sec- ond-round game on Friday against No. 5 Bishop O’Dowd (24-6) at 7 p.m. For Division IV girls, both Sacred Heart Prep and Menlo School will host second-round games on Saturday at 6 p.m. The No. 4-seeded Gators (20-6) will face No. 12 Central Valley (19-11), a 65-49 winner over No. 5 Arcata, Don Feria Al Chang Al Chang while the No. 2-seeded Knights (19-7) will take on No. 7 Univer- sity Prep (25-5), a 72-70 winner Palo Alto senior Alexis Harris (24) scored 16 Paly sophomore Carly Leong (1) had seven points over Placer. Priory’s Nico Arslaner scored points in her final prep game. in the 55-49 loss to Dublin. In Division V, top-seeded East- the game-winning basket in OT. www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 69 Sports son with five players averaging COLLEGE BASKETBALL double-digits in scoring, including ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Travis, who averaged 12.8 through the first eight games. Rosco Al- Stanford hoops teams len recorded 194 rebounds, three more than Humphrey. While the Stanford men may in rare early exits have played their final game of Both squads eliminated by Washington in their first games the season, the Cardinal women of their respective Pac-12 Conference tournaments (24-7) still should be headed to the NCAA Tournament after los- by Rick Eymer muddled through the season the ing in the Pac-12 quarterfinals for he last time the Stanford best it could and probably did well the first time in the history of the men’s and women’s basket- to finish at .500. tournament after winning the pre- T ball teams each lost their There’s certainly an element of vious 13. opening games in their respec- hope for the future. The Cardinal Washington led, 56-40, with tive conference tournaments was, returns the entire roster, except 1:34 remaining to play in the third well, never. for senior walk-on Ian Proulx, period following Kelsey Plum’s But, as they say, there’s a first the Menlo-Atherton grad who ap- three-point play. time for everything and both Car- peared briefly in one game before The Cardinal scored the final dinal teams discovered that with enduring a season-ending injury five points of the third quarter and shockingly quick exits from their of his own. the first three of the final quarter 2016 Pac-12 Conference tourna- Rosco Allen is clearly the to cut the deficit in half. ments. Perhaps coincidently, both team’s MVP, though he and sev- The Huskies were up by 11 were eliminated by Washington. eral others could be in the run- with just under five minutes to For the Stanford women, a ning for Most Improved. Dorian play when Stanford scored the Tatum Angotti, Scotty Harris fourth-quarter flurry was not Pickens probably showed the most next nine points, six on a pair of Riley Hemm PRIORY SCHOOL enough to overcome a 16-point growth from last year, but Marcus 3-pointers from Lili Thompson, to SACRED HEART PREP The senior guard scored 48 second-half deficit and the 11th- Allen, Michael Humphrey, Mar- draw within 67-65 with 2:43 left. Angotti, a sophomore, points with nine rebounds ranked Cardinal was unceremo- cus Sheffield, Cameron Walker, The Cardinal never scored again, produced 28 points and 18 and seven assists as the niously dumped last Friday night, Grant Verhoeven and others also missing its last five shots, three of rebounds while Hemm, a No. 3 Panthers defeated 73-65, to the Huskies at the Key had their moments during the which could have tied the game. senior, had 25 points and 14 the No. 2- and No. 4-seeded Arena in Seattle. year. Washington took control from rebounds as the No. 2 Gators teams to successfully On Wednesday in Las Vegas, Stanford needs to expect noth- the outset with the help of Plum, won two CCS games by four defend their CCS Division V the Stanford men saw Washington ing less than a good run into the who became the school’s all-time points -- including a 52-51 basketball title and earn a score the first 10 points and lead NCAA tournament next season. leading scorer — as a junior af- upset of No. 1 Scotts Valley. NorCal berth. by 19 before the Cardinal made Sophomores Robert Cartwright ter netting 29 points against the its first field goal of the contest and Reid Travis should be com- Cardinal. Honorable mention during a 91-68 loss. pletely healthy by the start of the The Huskies shot 46.6 percent Stanford suffered a nearly nine- next go-around and players like from the field, the highest by a Zoe Enright Emmanuel Ajanaku-Makun minute drought from the field and Christian Sanders, Malcolm Al- Stanford opponent all season, and Menlo soccer Priory basketball it never really got much better. len and Josh Sharma return with a the 73 points allowed are the sec- Zion Gabriel Daryl Carr Now, the only question that re- valuable year of experience. ond most allowed by the Cardi- Eastside Prep basketball Eastside Prep basketball mains is whether the Cardinal is Humphrey hit a layup with nal, eclipsed only by the 77 points Katie Guenin Alex Liang able to defend its NIT title. 11:17 remaining in the first half given up to Texas in December. Menlo-Atherton soccer Palo Alto swimming No matter what happens, Stan- to break the field goal drought. Stanford, which entered play Alexis Harris* Michael Lincoln ford can look at a roller coaster of Stanford was limited to five made ranked second in the nation in Palo Alto basketball Gunn swimming a season that had as many peaks free throws and was down, 24-5, field-goal percentage defense, is Sarah McLeod* Sergi Mata as valleys, leading to frustration before sinking a field goal. regulated to the sidelines until the Menlo-Atherton soccer Palo Alto golf as well as encouragement, disap- Rosco Allen recorded a double- NCAA Tournament field is re- Schuyler Tilney-Volk John Reinstra pointment as well as satisfaction. double with 12 points and 11 re- vealed Monday on ESPN at 4 p.m. Menlo soccer Menlo swimming Hindered by season-ending in- bounds, Pickens led the way with Erica McCall finished with 22 * previous winner juries to its starting point guard 17 points and Marcus Allen had 13. points on 9-of-18 shooting and six Watch video interviews of the Athletes of the Week, go to PASportsOnline.com and power forward, Stanford Stanford ended the regular sea- rebounds. Q Knapp gets his first Pac-12 swim title as head coach After missing out as a Stanford swimmer, former veteran assistant ends a three-year drought with his men’s team by Keith Peters ing team captured its first Pac-12 us successful in the past,” said second sprint freestyle event of or a while, perhaps, Ted Conference Championship since Stanford co-captain Sean Dug- the championship, the 100-yard Knapp may have wondered 2012 on Saturday night in Federal gan. “We swam this year’s meet freestyle. Cole Cogswell (43.54) F if he could ever catch a Way, Wash. for the guy on either side of us. was also in the final, finishing break when it came to winning The Cardinal finished the meet This season’s success is a testa- seventh. conference swim titles. with 808 points, well ahead of ment to how close our team is and Matt Anderson (1:54.77) came As an All-American swim- USC (700), Cal (628), Arizona our willingness to work hard for up huge with a second-place fin- mer at Stanford from 1978-81, (569), Arizona State (402) and each other.” ish in the 200-yard breaststroke, Knapp never swam on a team that Utah (295). Stanford’s title bid was given a while Curtis Ogren (1:57.07) won the conference title. Later, “The team showed great re- huge boost in the first event of the pitched in from the B-final. he joined then-head coach Skip spect for the process needed for evening session, the 1,650-yard Stanford had three more fi- Kenney’s staff and helped — as this week’s performance,” said freestyle. After finishing second nalists in the 200-yard fly. Gray an assistant — guide the Cardinal Knapp. “They were determined to in the 500-yard free (4:13.67, No. Umbach (1:44.37) finished fifth, to an unprecedented 31 straight send the seniors off with a cham- 2 all-time) on Thursday night, Jimmy Yoder (1:44.44) took sixth conference meet titles. pionship and convey a message to Egan (14:44.85) shaved more than and Abrahm DeVine (1:45.29) Karen Ambrose Hickey/stanfordphoto.com Yet, when Kenney retired fol- our alumni that we are striving to 20 seconds off of his prelim time placed eighth. lowing No. 31 in 2012 and Knapp compete as they did for so long.” to win the event and move to No. DeVine, a freshman, had his received his well-deserved step up The championship, Stanford’s 4 all-time at Stanford. best effort on the second day with to head coach, the streak of titles first since Knapp took full charge Danny Thomson (14:52.12), he set a school record of 3:40.20 ended and a three-year drought of the program in 2013, is the 63rd who finished third in the 500 free, in the 400 IM. That broke Ogren’s began. such title in program history. The also took third place in the 1,650 mark of 3:41.23 from last year. Thankfully for Knapp and his Cardinal earned top-three finish- free, lengthening the Cardinal’s After the swimmers wrapped fast-improving stable of swim- es in 12 of 18 individual events, lead on the field. up the long-awaited title, all four mers, that drought is over. Paced winning three, and had a podium In the 200-yard backstroke, of Stanford’s divers qualified for by big wins by Liam Egan and finish in each of the three diving Patrick Conaton (1:41.01) took the NCAA Swimming and Diving Sam Perry and an all-around team events. second place with Ryan Arata Championships earlier this week Ted Knapp has his first Pac-12 effort on the final day, the Car- “After last year’s meet, we took (1:41.90) not far behind in fifth. at the NCAA Zone E Champion- title as head coach. dinal men’s swimming and div- the time to refocus on what made Sam Perry (42.72) then won his ships in Flagstaff, Ariz. Q Page 70 • March 11, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Sports CCS soccer (continued from page 68) two goals and then held on for a 2-1 win over its neighborhood rival in the CCS Division II title game. “It’s an amazing feeling, like nothing else,” said freshman center forward Alexa Thomases, who opened the scoring in the 15th minute and assisted on Zoe Enright’s goal in the 53rd minute. “It was an incredible game and knowing how hard we worked the whole season, for it to come down to this one game makes it even better.” Stanford-bound senior Tierna Davidson scored on a penalty kick in the final minute for Sacred Al Chang Heart Prep (15-6-2), but that was the only shot that got past senior keeper Schuyler Tilney-Volk, who Menlo senior Zoe Enright (5) celebrates her game-winning goal in a made 10 saves. 2-1 victory over Sacred Heart Prep. “I’m not playing college soccer and this is my probably my last Al Chang big game so it means a lot, for sure,” Tilney-Volk said. The teams tied 3-3 and 2-2 dur- Menlo senior keeper Schuyler Tilney-Volk received congratulations ing West Bay Athletic League from her friends after 10 saves in the finale. (Foothill Division) competition this season, part of a three-month- long unbeaten streak for Menlo (14-2-6). The Gators almost got on the board first when Davidson found junior midfielder Cameron Gor- don five yards from the goal, but Gordon’s one-touch shot went high. Thirty seconds later, Thom- ases found the net on a chip shot from 15 yards out off an assist from sophomore Emily Demmon. “It was great buildup play and what really allowed us to score that was our teamwork up top,” Thomases said. “It was a Al Chang great cross in and you know that against a great team like Sacred Heart, you have to take all your Menlo-Atherton junior Katie Guenin (13) provided two assists in a chances and make the best of 3-2 title-winning victory over Branham. everything.” “Thomases has been doing it came on strong and we clawed our get the wind with us and that if all season, coming up with clutch way to the finish line, and we got we could keep the pressure on Al Chang goals,” said coach Ross Ireland, there.” Branham with lots of shots things who won in his first year at Men- The teams have now split their could go our way,” said M-A lo. “She’s so composed and tech- head-to-head meetings (5-5-9) second-year coach Jason Luce. Menlo-Atherton senior Sarah McLeod (5) scored her team’s first nical, and when all around her since joining the WBAL in 2009, “We were behind in the last three two goals in the title match. people are going nuts, she’s still but Menlo has the one that count- playoff games, but it’s not the able to calm herself down and ed most this time. ideal position. But, the team is a things around in the second half. playoffs again, and this year into make the key pass or the finish.” Like the San Francisco Giants, veteran group and are beautiful Midfielders Alissa McNerney, second place with a No. 1 seed in Thomases did both on Saturday. Menlo has now championships in competitors. We always believed McLeod, Nicole Salz and Marga- D-1, and should have been No. 8 After Demmon forced a turnover three consecutive even years. The we could do it!” ret Child played with passion and in the Open. deep in Gators’ territory, Thoma- Knights won their first program Things looked bleak for M-A strength preventing the Bruins “We were the only team to beat ses found Enright, who beat goal- title outright in 2012, and then when Branham (13-8-3) took what from converting any goals. For- the Open champ (Woodside) all ie Caitlin Perkocha 1-on-1 with a tied SHP in the championship seemed to be a commanding half- wards Talia Missan and Mara Ca- year, and we also beat the D-2 composed finish. game in 2014. time lead in rainy, windy condi- vallaro consistent pressure really champ (Menlo),” Snow continued. Davidson was only playing her “It really came down to our grit tions. The Bears, however, battled proved to be critical in the last “It was a very satisfying feeling second game since missing six at the end and our perseverance,” back with senior Sarah McLeod remaining minutes of the game. to see all the hard work and years weeks with an ankle injury suf- Thomases said. “In the end we scoring off an assist from junior Sophomore keeper Breanna San- of development come to fruition fered against Menlo, but she did just had so much determination Katie Guenin to trim the deficit doval’s quick moves proved criti- with a well-deserved title. I truly her best to help SHP mount a and wouldn’t let down.” to 2-1 before adding a second goal cal to the M-A effort. believe that we’ve re-established comeback. Menlo will lose seven seniors in the 74th minute on a free kick “It was especially rewarding to ourselves as one of the elite teams The senior had two headers in to graduation, but has 14 return- to deadlock the match. With time see the success we had this year, in the Central Coast Section, and the 58th minute stopped by strong ing -— half of them freshmen or running out, M-A’ sophomore Jo- as I’ve put a lot of effort into re- we have a lot of talent left for saves from Tilney-Volk before fi- sophomores. sephine Cotto took a pass from building the program,” said as- coming years.” nally being taken down in the box Guenin and launched a hard shot sistant coach and program man- M-A will lose nine seniors, but at the end of the game and con- Division I girls into the top left corner for the ager Paul Snow, who coached the has 13 returning players that fi- verting the penalty. In the CCS title match, Menlo- game-winning goal. Bears for six seasons prior Luce nally will have the experience of But, Menlo was disciplined and Atherton (15-4-3) rallied from a “We are a proud group, that are taking over. “When I took over as winning a section title. organized defensively, and this 2-0 halftime deficit and posted resilient! Not a bad description for varsity coach in 2008, I inherited “Great season for us, our best time made sure there wouldn’t be a 3-2 triumph over Branham to a team,” said Luce. a team that was in danger of rel- team in M-A’s history of girls soc- another tie. make program history with its The Bears received solid de- egation (sixth place out of eight in cer,” said Luce. “So, we have met, “Schuyler came up with some first CCS title on a stormy night. fense from juniors Ali Sivilotti,, 2007-08). We slowly made it from and exceeded, our expectations, fantastic saves to change the “Being down 2-0 at half, I just Kasey Love, and Allison Gal- sixth to fifth to fourth for a couple which was to represent M-A in a game,” Ireland said. “(Davidson) told the team we are OK, we will braith. The entire team turned years, and consistently making way to be proud!” Q www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 11, 2016 • Page 71 ColdwellBankerHomes.com WOOODO SIDE | OPPEEN SUNN 1:3:30 - 4:4:3030 280 Family Farm Rd $9,495,000 Helen & Brad Miller Hear the birds! 4BR/4.5BA on 6 ac w/ 650.400.1317 surrounding views of Western Hills & Jasper [email protected] Ridge Preserve. Also 2 guesthouses & pool; CalBRE #01142061/00900237 land is fee owned. THE POWER OF EXPERTISE Coldwell Banker Previews International® provides an unparalleled fusion of local expertise and global power. 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