Class of 20 9 a New Journey Begins Page 14

THE HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER FOR MENLO PARK, ATHERTON, PORTOLA VALLEY AND WOODSIDE

JUNE 12, 2019 | VOL. 54 NO. 41 WWW.ALMANACNEWS.COM enting Pres the

Class of 20 9 A new journey begins Page 14

Council balks at more City Hall staffing | Page 5 Teen arrested for having gun at M-A | Page 12 A first: All-girls Little League team | Page 18 At Compass, we believe no barrier should stand between where you Your home. are and where you belong. By pairing knowledgeable agents with intuitive technology, we deliver a modern real estate experience in Our mission. the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. San Carlos San Menlo Park Menlo Park Menlo

773-775 Partridge Ave Grayson Martin 2061 Gordon Ave Darlene Pylkkanen 791 Crestview Drive Nancy Palmer $3,850,000 650.272.8899 $3,075,000 650.868.2291 $2,495,000 650.492.0200 8 Bed 4.5 Bath [email protected] 4 Bed 3 Bath [email protected] 4 Bed 3 Bath [email protected] DRE 02057945 ę DRE 01115594 DRE#00525350 Menlo Park Menlo Morgan Hill Mountain View Mountain

1326 Hoover Street #2 Liz Daschbach 628 Hope Street Caitlin Darke 6700 Croy Road B. Bianchini/ M. Andrighetto $1,898,000 650.207.0781 $1,695,000 650.388.8449 $1,488,000 650.796.4902 2 Bed 2 Bath [email protected] 2 Bed 2.5 Bath [email protected] 4 Bed 2 Bath [email protected] ę DRE 00969220 DRE 01332161 DRE 00878979, 01993000 Morgan Hill Redwood City Redwood Central Menlo Park Central Menlo

1220 Virginia Avenue Diane Rothe 840 E. Central Avenue Carla Anisman 1151 Werth Avenue Edward Mortiz $1,300,000 650.787.9894 $1,188,888 650.888.9521 ĝÛæadbsVę 650.798.7996 3 Bed 2 Bath [email protected] 4 Bed 3 Bath [email protected] 4 Bed 3 Bath [email protected] DRE 00974243 DRE 00916725 DRE 01907111

compass compass.com

Compass is the brand name used for services provided by one or more of the Compass group of subsidiary companies. Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by ntB_dtpWbU#lldostbWs|_BzpàWKObpO!taJOoà__aBsOoWB_loOpObsOMVOoOWbWpWbsObMOMTdoWbTdoaBsWdbB_ltoldpOpdb_|BbMWpKdalW_OMTodapdtoKOpMOOaOMoO_WBJ_OJtsVBpbdsJOObyOoWOMà Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate.

2QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQJune 12, 2019 30 SHARON COURT, MENLO PARK

Open Sunday, June 16 1:30 – 4:30pm

• Inviting, remodeled ranch-style home at the end of a cul-de-sac • Sharon Heights location, close to schools • 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, plus detached cottage with kitchen and bathroom • Main home: ~1,620 sq. ft. of living space • Cottage: ~375 sq. ft. of living space • !Oz_|oObWpVOMVBoMzddMddopBbMToOpV interior paint • Large rear yard with pool • Attached 2-car garage: ~ 430 sq. ft., plus 1-car carport • Solar panels for electricity Close-In & Picture-Perfect in Sharon Heights in Sharon & Picture-Perfect Close-In • Just over one-quarter acre (~ 11,300 sq. ft.) • Award-winning Los Lomitas schools NEW PRICE: $2,950,000 | 30Sharon.com

3 Irving Avenue, Atherton FOR SALE 395 Selby Lane, Atherton FOR SALE 98 Monte Vista, Atherton FOR SALE $4,595,000 $8,500,000 $8,250,000 4 bedrooms, 3 baths; lot size ~0.92 acre Lot size ~1.0 acre; corner lot 3 bedroom, 2 baths; lot size ~1.12 acres

224 Hedge Road, Menlo Park PENDING 1628 Stanford Avenue, Menlo Park PENDING 38 Tuscaloosa Avenue, Atherton SOLD $1,695,000 $6,950,000 $9,495,000 3 bedrooms, 1 bath; lot size ~5.500 sq. ft. JOModdapÛdTKOÛTt__øBbMVB_TøJBsVp 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths; approx 1.54 acres

Tom LeMieux, MBA Jennifer Bitter, MBA

650.465.7459 650.308.4401 [email protected] [email protected] A Wall Street Journal Top Producing Real Estate Team 2018 Over $2.5 billion in sales since 1998 l lemieuxRE.com License #01066910 License #01847627 @lemieuxRE Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.

June 12, 2019QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ3 Experience a new outdoor summer series with the SF Symphony at Stanford’s Frost Amphitheater. JULY 10, 13, 14 Sun’s out bows out

Suzanne Leon Violin

BUY TICKETS sfsymphony.org/frost 415.864.6000

SECOND CENTURY SEASON PARTNERS PARTNER SF Symphony at Offical Media Partner Frost Amphitheater Presented by Stanford Live

Sunglasses by Zenni Optical

Inaugural Partner Official Airline

4QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQJune 12, 2019 Local News M ENLO PARK | ATHERTON | WOODSIDE | PORTOLA V ALLEY Council pushes back on proposal to add staff next fiscal year

By Kate Bradshaw them. Mueller had previously Almanac Staff Writer proposed using a joint powers he Menlo Park City Coun- authority structure to bring cit- cil cast doubt on proposals ies together and contribute their Tin the city budget to add excess ERAF funds to support new staff members and use non- capital needs in the Ravenswood guaranteed money to pay for City School District, which Belle pension liabilities during a June Haven School in Menlo Park is 4 public hearing. part of, but the new council has The budget is scheduled for yet to talk about that idea. review and potential approval Mueller said he doesn’t want to at the council’s next meeting on count on the full ERAF refund Tuesday, June 18. and leave only the $100,000 sur- For the 2019-20 fiscal year, the plus as a buffer. city’s planning for $169 million Several members of the pub- in revenue and $171 million in lic advised caution on the city spending, drawing on existing budget: Former mayor Mickie capital improvement funds to Winkler asked the council to hire balance the budget, and plans for an auditor for an organizational a surplus of $100,000. review of city staff, arguing that One element of the proposed Menlo Park has a large staff for a budget that Mayor Ray Mueller city of its size. Photos by Robert Most questioned was a change from Councilwoman Cat Carlton past policy to dedicate future responded that the city has a Flying high ERAF dollars to pay down pen- comparatively larger staff because Sun, fun and games were sion liabilities, since it’s not rev- it provides comparatively more on the program for those enue that’s guaranteed to go to services. City Manager Starla attending the Nativity Carnival the city in the years to come. Jerome-Robinson noted that the last weekend, June 7-9. There However, according to Finance city runs two day care centers, were carnival rides, game and Budget Manager Dan Jacob- two pools, an overnight park- booths, live music and other son, the city could save over $18 ing enforcement program, and activities during the event, million over the long run by a senior center; some of those held on the Nativity School using that money to amortize the programs are not offered by other campus in Menlo Park. The $30.4 million it has in unfunded nearby jurisdictions. annual event is a fundraiser for pension liability in 10 years The council asked for more Church of the Nativity. Menlo instead of 15. information about how the city’s Park photographer Robert ERAF, short for educational services compare to similar cit- Most captured scenes on the revenue augmentation fund, rep- ies. This data could be used for ground — and in the air — on resents a pool of property tax council goal-setting and in times Saturday. For more photos, go revenue from cities and special when the city budget is leaner to to AlmanacNews.com. districts that doesn’t go to the make decisions about what might local “basic aid” school districts, have to be cut, Mueller said. where property taxes cover a The council also pushed back base per-student dollar amount. against a budget proposal to hire Both the Menlo Park City and 4.75 net new full-time employees, County to expand flood district Las Lomitas school districts, with especially the proposal to hire schools in Menlo Park, are basic one full-time employee to work to create “resilient shoreline” aid districts. on an effort to improve financial These revenues can have a transparency in the city and help By Kate Bradshaw expand the existing flood con- three projects throughout the big impact on a school district’s roll out new finance and budget Almanac Staff Writer trol district to address cli- county; the nearest is a project bottom line. In Southern Cali- software, as well as 3.25 new looding isn’t a new prob- mate change-related threats like to improve water quality and fornia, when the Santa Monica- library staff members to help lem in San Mateo County: coastal erosion and sea level rise. mitigate flooding by making Malibu Unified School District keep the Belle Haven Library FIn 1959, the county formed San Mateo County — bor- improvements to the Bayfront in Los Angeles County became open for more hours. a flood control district, which dered by water on two sides, is Canal, which includes areas a “basic aid” school district The proposed budget also today has an annual budget of highly vulnerable to the impacts in Redwood City, Atherton earlier this year, the district lost includes plans to hire a park $3.8 million. But with the threat of sea level rise. One study and Menlo Park near Bayfront $8.6 million in ERAF funding, ranger at Bedwell Bayfront Park, of climate change-driven sea reported that by 2100, sea level Expressway, Haven Avenue and according to the Santa Monica which Facebook would pay for level rise and continued devel- rise plus a bad storm could dam- Marsh Road. Daily Press. as an agreement term with the opment along the Bay, there’s age up to $34 billion in property That project will reroute canal When Vice Mayor Cecilia Tay- city, and a new provisional senior a new urgency in the county along the Bay and coast in San flows to the South Bay Salt Pond lor asked if school districts had civil engineer and an equipment to combat a series of water- Mateo County. restoration area and install new ever asked for ERAF money, mechanic. related threats to the county’s In 2016, the county started a underground conduits from the city staff said there’s not a clear “I’m not sure we need to add well-being. flood resilience program aimed Bayfront Canal at the upstream pathway in which a school dis- (full-time employees) to achieve In response to this urgency, at fixing flood risks that cross trict might be able to access those the county has proposed to city boundaries. It’s working on See FLOOD DISTRICT, page 16 funds if the city doesn’t spend See PROPOSAL, page 10

June 12, 2019QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ5 NEWS Established 1965

Serving Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley, and Woodside for over 50 years

NEWSROOM Editor Renee Batti (223-6528) Assistant Editor Julia Brown (223-6531) Staff Writers Kate Bradshaw (223-6588) Rick Radin (223-6527) Angela Swartz (223-6529) Contributors Kate Daly, Maggie Mah, Avenidas Village helps older adults: Barbara Wood Special Sections Editor • Maintain their independence • Get access to resources Linda Taaffe (223-6511) Almanac archive photo by Michelle Le Light fixtures are among the artifacts in the Days of Grandeur • Live in the home they love • Stay fit and active Photographer • Connect to their community • Enjoy sense of belonging Magali Gauthier (223-6530) exhibit held at Woodside Community Museum. The exhibit features Intern possessions from the Jackling estate. Learn more by attending a FREE Avenidas Village Elisabeth Westermann Photo Intern Coffee Chat on Thursday, June 13, 2pm Sadie Stinson Last vestiges of Woodside’s Thursday, June 25, 2pm DESIGN & PRODUCTION www.avenidas.org (650) 289-5405 Design and Production Manager Jackling House still in limbo Kristin Brown (223-6562) By Rick Radin becoming a favorite home design- Designers Linda Atilano, Amy Levine, Almanac staff writer Paul Llewellyn, Doug Young er of the financial elite, particularly in the Santa Barbara area but ADVERTISING teve Jobs may have hated his also throughout the Southwest. Vice President Sales and Marketing George Washington Smith- Copper tycoon Daniel Jackling Tom Zahiralis (223-6570) Sdesigned house in Woodside commissioned him to design Display Advertising Sales and had it torn down, but many his home in Woodside, which Caitlin Wolf (223-6508) homes designed nearly 100 years was completed in 1925. At that Real Estate Manager ago near the architect’s home in time, Jackling owned 123 acres Neal Fine (223-6583) Santa Barbara County are now surrounding the house. He sold Legal Advertising worth many millions of dollars. about 5 acres to Herbert Moffit, Alicia Santillan (223-6578) This outpouring of appreciation a San Francisco doctor who was ADVERTISING SERVICES for an architect who was a founder married to his wife’s sister, and Advertising Services Manager of what’s known as the Spanish Moffit used Smith as his architect Celebrate Kevin Legarda (223-6597) Colonial style comes as Woodside for the smaller home he built Sales & Production Coordinators still faces the issue of disposing of nearby. Diane Martin (223-6584), a trailer-full of artifacts from the “Smith was an artist to begin Nico Navarrete (223-6582) Smith-designed Jackling House, with, and that carried over into Safely The Almanac is published the home that Jobs purchased, his architecture,” said Jeanne every Wednesday at let fall into ruin and finally Thivierge, an archivist at the 3525 Alameda De Las Pulgas, demolished. Woodside Museum. “He would Menlo Park, CA 94025 The trailer, located in the park- design a house to look like some- Q Newsroom: (650) 223-6525 ing lot of Town Hall, contains thing in a painting.” Newsroom Fax: (650) 223-7525 light fixtures, railings and other Jackling added a room to the Q Email news and photos with captions to: [email protected] items. In the town museum are house for organ performances more light fixtures, light cover- in 1931, but had to find a differ- Q Email letters to: [email protected] ings and light switches in a display ent architect for the design since Q Advertising: (650) 854-2626 case, plus a chandelier from the Smith had died the previous year, Advertising Fax: (650) 223-7570 house hanging from the ceiling. Thivierge said. Q Classified Advertising: (650) 854-0858 The entire collection has an The Jackling house was demol- Q Submit Obituaries: appraised value of about $30,000, ished in 2011 after Jobs suc- The Menlo Park Fire www.almanacnews.com/obituaries according to town staff report. cessfully fought lawsuits from Some member of the town’s historic preservationists and the The Almanac (ISSN 1097-3095 and USPS 459370) is published every Wednesday by Embarcadero History Committee have been in lot, at 460 Mountain Home Road, Protection District is Media, 3525 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025-6558. Periodicals Postage Paid at touch with the owners of a nearby was sold to a buyer who built Menlo Park, CA and at additional mailing offices. Smith-designed house known a modern house on the prop- Adjudicated a newspaper of general circulation a “NO” fireworks zone. for San Mateo County, The Almanac is delivered as the Moffit House about using erty that was recently completed, free to homes in Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola some of the items in a remodel. according to Woodside Planning Valley and Woodside. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Almanac, 3525 Alameda But the Town Council decided Director Jackie Young. Serving the areas of Atherton, de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025-6558. in October to hold some sort of an The water tower on the prop- Copyright ©2019 by Embarcadero Media, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park and All rights reserved. Reproduction without auction to dispose of them, said erty has been preserved and permission is strictly prohibited. Unincorporated San Mateo County. Town Manager Kevin Bryant. converted into a multi-story resi- The Almanac is qualified by decree of the Bryant explained the time gap dence, and the stables, known as Superior Court of San Mateo County to following the decision as due to the Champagne Paddocks, have publish public notices of a governmental and legal nature, as stated in Decree No. 147530, the need to find “the best means been completely restored, Young issued October 20, 1969. Subscriptions are of executing” the sale. said. $60 for one year and $100 for two years. Go to AlmanacNews.com/circulation. Born in 1876, Smith was origi- Most of the original estate was nally a landscape artist who subdivided and developed for To request free delivery, or stop delivery, of The Almanac in zip code 94025, 94027, moved to Europe to pursue his housing after Jackling’s wife, Vir- 94028 and the Woodside portion of career after dropping out of Har- ginia, died in 1957. 94062, call 854-2626. vard. When World War I inter- “The water tower is the only www.menlofire.org vened, he returned to the United thing that’s completely original on Menlo Park Fire District Public Education States and eventually moved to the property,” Young said. “All the Santa Barbara, where he turned out-buildings on the property are his attention to architecture, new now.” A 6QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQJune 12, 2019 NEWS REAL ESTATE Q&A City Council considers commercial by Monica Corman moratorium to reassess rules, policies Sellers Who Won’t By Kate Bradshaw hotels, and any increased floor- — here is where we are, now Accept A Good Offer Almanac Staff Writer area ratio for existing nonresi- how do we fix it?” they wrote. dential construction. They want the city to further he Menlo Park City Citing unprecedented devel- evaluate the city’s jobs-housing Dear Monica: I made a full priced their property at a price Council is scheduled opment and congestion, his- imbalance. They also want the price offer on a property they would accept. Unfortu- Tto consider on June 11 toric under-investment in the council to consider rezoning (mine was the only offer). nately some sellers set their adopting a moratorium on new neighborhood, the presence some commercial areas to be However, the sellers didn’t asking price lower than they nonresidential development, as of “sensitive populations” and residential, upzoning current even counter it and their agent want and assume they will have well as on large-scale housing proximity to major roadways, housing in some areas, and pro- told my agent that they want- multiple offers. But this doesn’t development on the city’s Bay they also ask that the council moting residential and retail ed a ten percent higher price. I necessarily happen especially in side. consider a moratorium on resi- mixed-use development as well am put off by this and want to this market. After receiving a written dential development in District as passing a citywide housing know what you would advise? request from Vice Mayor Ceci- 1 — the area of the city on the affordability policy. You can wait them out and if Sharon G. lia Taylor and council member Bay side of U.S. 101 — for all They also ask for a study of they get a much higher offer, so Betsy Nash to discuss freez- housing projects larger than how each type of development Dear Sharon: Sellers who re- be it. If they don’t get a higher ing commercial development, 100 units, as well as for any impacts access to education, ject a full price, non-contingent offer you can revive your of- Menlo Park Mayor Ray Mueller increases in FAR for develop- community services, emer- offer from a strong buyer are fer, possibly at a slightly higher scheduled the special council ments over 100 units. Among gency services, clean water and meeting to discuss the matter. the “sensitive populations” in air, as well as traffic and public sending the wrong message to price, and maybe the sellers will The meeting took place after District 1 are those vulnerable transit impacts. the market. They should have be ready to accept it. The Almanac’s press time. Go to displacement due to the lack If the council decides to move to AlmanacNews.com for an of affordable housing, such as forward with the moratorium, Contact me at [email protected]; Office: 650-465-5971, COMPASS. Ranked in the Wall St Journal’s 2016, 2017, and 2018 update on the meeting. seniors, and youth who they the city attorney may be asked Nationwide list of top 250 Realtors. “It is my expectation that the say don’t have access to quality to draft an ordinance to be con- request for (a) moratorium will education. sidered at a future meeting. evoke passionate feelings and The proposal comes at a strong debate on all sides of the time when the city is seeing issue both within and outside ‘Menlo Park’s jobs/ an uptick in large commercial our city borders,” Mueller said. housing imbalance development proposals. Nash told The Almanac: Since the city’s El Camino FATHER’SSPRING DAYSALE SALE ON ON NOW! NOW! “Menlo Park’s jobs/housing seriously affects the Real/Downtown Specific Plan imbalance seriously affects the quality of life for was approved in 2012, about quality of life for residents residents throughout 84% of the 474,000 square feet throughout the city. A tempo- of net new noncommercial rary development moratorium the city. A temporary development the plan permits gives us a chance to pause and development moratorium has already been claimed by assess our situation and pos- developers, and about 72% of sible policy responses.” gives us a chance to the permitted 680 new housing While the city has develop- pause and assess our units have received entitle- ment caps in some areas of the situation and possible ments, according to an April city, she wrote, “now we need policy responses.’ report. to examine how much develop- Growth in the city’s Bay side Design Your Own Fire Pit ment has already been built or has been even faster: Within CITY COUNCILWOMAN BETSY NASH Any Size & Shape, is in the pipeline, the traffic and two years of the city’s general other impacts of that develop- They said that they’re asking plan update being completed, Any Top Any Color ment, and make good decisions for the moratorium in order which upzoned much of the about mitigating the impacts of to ensure that the city’s gen- city’s Bay side, developers have development going forward.” eral plan update and El Camino submitted proposals for five In a memo Taylor and Nash Real/Downtown Specific Plan projects that cumulatively rep- submitted to Mueller, City “reflect current community resent more than the 1.3-mil- Manager Starla Jerome-Rob- values” and address “opportu- lion-square-foot maximum of inson and City Attorney Bill nities and challenges.” office space the plan permits. McClure, they asked that the “Our definition of a morato- One of those projects is council consider a citywide rium is to allow us to step back Facebook’s Willow Village moratorium on all new nonresi- and look at the City’s goals proposal, which continues to dential construction, including and quality of life for residents move forward. A Group raising $200K to replace trail bridge Choose From Over 100 Sunbrella Fabrics By Rick Radin “The trail was an old log- remainder of the estimated Almanac Staff Writer ging road that was cut into the $200,000 cost. hillside, and the creek caused The design stage for the coalition of horse lov- a big slide,” said Don Pugh, a bridge will begin this month ers is joining the town member of the Woodside Trails or in July, and construction is Aof Woodside to build a Committee and the head of the expected to be completed in the bridge that will replace a sec- Mounted Patrol Foundation. fall of this year or in summer tion of a popular equestrian trail The bridge will be a prefab- 2020, the staff report said. along Bear Gulch Creek that was ricated structure about 50 feet The horse riders’ associations washed out in 2017. long and 6 feet wide. include the patrol foundation, Based on discussions with Seven horse riders’ asso- the Community Horse Advo- equestrians and observations ciations as well as several cacy Program for San Mateo of the trail, use of the Center private residents have pledged County, the Woodside Horse TEAK Trail, a vital link in the complex a total of $115,000 toward Owners Association and the of horse trails in Woodside, has the project; $50,000 from the Woodside Trails Club. 3592 Haven Ave, Redwood City declined significantly since the town’s Trails Fiduciary Fund The project was approved OPEN DAILY 10:30 - 6 Ph 650-366-0411 washout, according to the staff and $35,000 from the general unanimously by the Town TomsOutdoorFurniture.Com report on the project. fund is expected to cover the Council at its May 27 meeting. A June 12, 2019QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ7 NEWS Environmental review launches for new Sobrato office building By Kate Bradshaw the Bay side of the city. The office A rendering Almanac Staff Writer building could accommodate of the proposed one employee per 125 square feet, office building proposal to construct a meaning there could be nearly by the Sobrato third office building on a 2,000 workers in the new build- Organization 13-acre property owned ing, according to staff. The park- and public- A access park that by the Sobrato Organization at ing structure would have about 162-164 Jefferson Drive in Menlo 1,280 parking spots. could be used by Park is moving into its environ- The discussion also included a the new TIDE mental review phase. “scoping session,” in which the Academy for PE A public hearing on the propos- public and commission asked classes at 162- al, which would include a four- consultants to evaluate certain 164 Jefferson story office building, a four-story environmental elements to see Drive in Menlo parking structure and a public if the development would have Park. park to serve TIDE Academy, the an impact on them. Among the neighboring public high school areas identified for environmen- under construction, was held tal impact analysis are air quality, Image courtesy of Arc Tec/The Sobrato Organization/city of Menlo Park June 3 at the Menlo Park Plan- cultural resources, greenhouse ning Commission meeting. gas emissions, noise, population how the development could be required for the development; office building with a five-story The proposed office building and housing, transportation and impact the air quality in Belle whether 2.5 parking spaces per parking garage. would be 249,500 square feet, and traffic, tribal cultural resources Haven. 1,000 square feet would be enough People have until 5:30 p.m. on while the developer hasn’t found and utilities. The developer has asked for or if three per 1,000 square feet Friday, June 28, to weigh in on a tenant, it noted that the building Pam Jones, a resident of the a waiver on two of a number of should be required. Commission what other environmental factors would be marketed to Facebook, nearby Belle Haven neighbor- requirements for bird-level design Chair Andrew Barnes said he pre- consultants should consider in the the largest employer in Menlo hood, asked that the environ- after consulting with a biologist, fers to see a lower parking ratio, project’s environmental review. Park and by far the largest along mental review process consider and staff asked the commission as it would encourage employees Comments should be submitted to weigh in. Commissioners to find alternatives to driving to to Tom Smith, senior planner, asked several questions about work solo. by email at tasmith@menlopark. the waiver, but seemed fine with The development proposal org or by mail to the Community deferring to the consultants’ has been scaled back after previ- Development Department, 701 opinion that a waiver would not ous study sessions, said Richard Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025. compromise bird safety. Truempler, vice president of the Go to is.gd/sobrato373 to access The commission also discussed Sobrato Organization. The previ- more information about the how many parking spaces should ous proposal called for a six-story proposal. A

objected to “putting more people Woodside Glens development on steep hillsides,” citing safety concerns over traffic, kids using rules further honed skateboards and other hazards. London said that thousands By Rick Radin with residents on larger lots in the of homes in San Francisco and Almanac staff writer neighborhood. Marin County are built on slopes A homeowner with a greater than 35% that are safe oodside planning offi- 6,000-square-foot lot would be with the correct engineering. cials received a boat- allowed to increase the size of the In the end, commissioners Wload of feedback at house by 640 square feet, while asked the planning staff to a June 5 study session about a resident with a 24,000-square- consider increases for lots up a compromise proposal that foot lot would be able to add 1,200 to 10,000 square feet, with a would have allowed most resi- square feet. 3,000-square-foot cap and to dents of the space-constrained Commissioner Craig London encourage people to build garages Glens neighborhood to add on urged the planning staff to give for lots of up 7,500 square feet by to their homes without trigger- priority to homes of 10,000 not including the garages’ floor ing an onerous environmental square feet or less rather than areas in the total, according to impact report. larger homes in order to serve Planning Director Jackie Young. The proposal would allow “the greatest need.” For the lots of greater than homeowners to use the total floor “Small lots should get priority,” 35% slope, they recommended area of the house in square feet as London said. exempting improvements for the maximum size of the house. Commissioner Marilyn Voelke which no permit would be need- Maximum house size in the agreed that “the most help should ed, requiring an exception for Glens is now 1,000 square feet go to smaller lots.” minor improvements. A variance plus 10% of the total lot area, with “We should have a sliding scale would continue to be required a 3,000 square foot cap. A pro- (depending on the size of the for major improvements, such as posal introduced in January by house), but the cap should stay at constructing a new home, Young a group of Glens residents would 3,000 square feet,” she said. said. peg the maximum house size at Former mayor Ron Romines, a A variance is an official permit 2,000 square feet plus 10% of the Glens resident, described the plan to do something normally not total lot area, with no cap. as “a blanket proposal, with sub- allowed by regulations. It also would allow planners to stantial increases allowed across The commission will take up approve development on lots with the board.” the issue again at a July 10 special 35% or greater slopes based on “Small lots are where there is meeting, when there will be a exceptions rather than variances, the most need,” he said. “We need focus on regulating setbacks and thereby smoothing the approval greater flexibility with the small garages. process. lots.” The Glens hearing was pre- The principal criticism of the The proposed change in hill- ceded and followed by a hearing plan from commissioners and side development rules gener- on a plan for a new clubhouse at residents was that it is too uni- ated a difference of opinion, the Menlo Country Club that was form and fails to give enough but was generally supported by criticized by a group of neighbors, relief to homeowners on smaller commissioners. principally over the potential for lots while being too generous Resident Susan Romines increased noise. A 8QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQJune 12, 2019 ® 6QR/GPNQ2CTM4GCN'UVCVG #IGPVU6GCOU

Brokerage with which 6QVCN.KUVKPI8QNWOG 6QVCN8QNWOG 5212QP#NN/.5 Ranking Agent/Team 6JG[#TG#HƂNKCVGF KP/GPNQ2CTM KP/GPNQ2CTM 6TCPUCEVKQPU

1 &G.GQP6GCO DeLeon Realty $40,846,000 $61,381,000 107.2%

2 Judy Citron Compass $24,876,000 $43,667,000 99.2%

3 Keri Nicholas The Parc Agency $15,437,700 $23,232,700 98.0%

4 Annette Smith Golden Gate Sotheby’s $12,498,000 $16,343,000 98.2%

5 Terri Kerwin Kerwin & Associates $9,850,000 $9,850,000 99.6%

6 Beverly Robinson À>}yÞÀÕ« $9,700,000 $9,700,000 96.1%

7 Mary & Brent Gullixson Team Compass $9,695,000 $9,695,000 91.3%

8 Liz Daschbach Compass $8,565,000 $12,765,000 96.9%

9 Boyenga Team Compass $7,000,000 $7,000,000 103.7%

10 Elaine White Coldwell Banker $6,700,000 $6,700,000 101.8%

All Menlo Park sellers work directly with Michael Repka, the head of the DeLeon Team’s listing side. Michael is supported by an incredibly robust and talented group of in-house professionals that includes: interior designers, licensed contractors, handymen, attorneys, graphic artists, photographers, a Chinese marketing specialist, an online marketing specialist and many more. These are all full-time employees that serve our clients at no extra charge.

No individual agent or team in Silicon Valley matches the DeLeon Team’s marketing budget, complimentary services, experience, or sales volume. Our teamwork and history of success are why so many Menlo Park home sellers choose us.

Search Criteria as compiled by BrokerMetrics® using MLS Data: January 1st, 2019 - May 31st, 2019, Menlo Park, Residential Property (Single Family Home, Condominium, Townhouse, Manufactured Home, Floating Home, Duet Home, Multiple on Lot, Farm/Ranch, Other Residential, Double Wide Mobile Home, Duplex) * Total volume includes both the buyer and seller sides in Menlo Park **Sale price to Original Price Ratio on all MLS Transactions from May, 2018 - April, 2019

Michael Repka | Managing Broker | DRE #01854880 | 650.900.7000 | [email protected] DeLeon Realty |www.deleonrealty.com | DRE #01903224

June 12, 2019QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ9 NEWS Steve Frank to head Woodside school district By Angela Swartz Almanac Staff Writer he Woodside Elementary School District’s middle Tschool principal Steve Frank, will take the top management position in the district beginning July 1. Frank will replace outgoing Superintendent Beth Polito, who is leaving her post at the end of the school year to head the neighboring Las Lomitas School District. The Woodside school board Photo courtesy of Woodside Elementary School District voted 5-0 on June 4 to approve Steve Frank has served as the a three-year contract for Frank, middle school principal since 2014. said board President Silvia Edwards in an email. negotiation of an employment Frank, who has served as the contract with Frank. middle school principal since Frank has been with the dis- 2014, will earn $200,000 annu- trict since 2002. Before becom- ally in his new post, according ing middle school principal, he to the contract. He now earns served as the K-8 assistant prin- an annual $153,877, according cipal for five years, according to the school district. to the district’s website. He was For now the board has no a middle school social studies plans to hire a middle school teacher for seven years before principal, Edwards said. Three moving into administration. Celebrating the best! teachers who are in the process A Menlo Park resident, Frank of obtaining their administra- graduated from the University tive credentials will serve as of California at Berkeley with a We couldn’t have done it without you. deans for the sixth, seventh and bachelor’s degree in psycholo- eighth grade going forward, she gy, and earned a master’s said. degree in educational adminis- The school board reported tration from Santa Clara Uni- out of a closed-session meet- versity, according to the dis- ing on May 7 that it authorized trict’s website. A

AlmanacNews.com Downtown block party set for Wednesday, June 12 Coverage of Local Government Editorial Comment Menlo Park’s 13th annual The chamber and the city of “What happened in China?” by Kate Bradshaw “Questions surround councilwoman’s trip to China” by Renee Batti downtown block party will be Menlo Park sponsor the yearly Coverage of Youth And Education held on Wednesday, June 12, event. from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Santa Cruz In nearby Fremont Park, at “The Big Lift” by Kate Bradshaw News Photo “MP to distribute 1,000 ‘N95’ masks” Avenue. Santa Cruz Avenue and Uni- Photojournalism by Magali Gauthier The street will be closed to traf- versity Drive, the city’s summer fic during that time. music series kicks off with a Artistic Photo In-Depth Reporting There will be live music, food performance of the Sun Kings. “The long road to the classroom” “Dreams come true” by Magali Gauthier and outdoor dining, mini golf, The show is scheduled from 6:30 by Angela Swartz face painting, a petting zoo and a to 8 p.m. kid zone, according to the Menlo Enterprise Story News Photo — By Kate Bradshaw “One family’s battle to stay in Menlo Park” Park Chamber of Commerce. “Taking a stand” by Michelle Le by Kate Bradshaw

Land Use Reporting Proﬁle Story PROPOSAL at SRI International or Face- “It takes a village” by Kate Bradshaw “Portola Valley’s passionate pollinator” continued from page 5 book. He noted that the center by Maggie Mah could be customized for Menlo Proﬁle what we’re trying to accom- Park only if it is owned by the “Looking for trouble” by Barbara Wood plish,” Mueller said. city, rather than borrowed from The library has been hosting another jurisdiction. He said many more programs lately, the department plans to pay Councilwoman Betsy Nash for it with Supplemental Law said, adding that she would Enforcement Services funding. California News Publishers Association, 2019 prefer to see the library open And while the proposed bud- more hours than to have more get has some information about programs. tax revenue generated by dis- The Police Department has trict, there’s no information also requested a $450,00 mobile about city spending by district. Are you Become a member today to support command center, which Police Vice Mayor Cecilia Taylor she another year of award-winning journalism. Chief Dave Bertini said could wanted to see more investment supporting be customized with equipment in District 1, which includes the our efforts? Visit almanacnews.com/join to respond to Menlo Park-spe- Belle Haven neighbood, east of cific emergencies, like incidents US 101. A

10QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQJune 12, 2019 OPEN SUNDAY June 16, 1:30 – 4:30pm

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN WESTRIDGE

210 ESCOBAR ROAD PORTOLA VALLEY Excellent opportunity to remodel or build on approximately 2.6 acres in the desirable Westridge area. The property includes a custom, mid- century home comprised of two large octagonal structures with wrap- around deck promoting an al fresco lifestyle and panoramic views. The hillside location offers exceptional privacy among mature trees and views from practically every room. Perfectly located midway between San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

• Approximately 2.6 acres (113,256 square feet) • Circa 1973 one level octagonal home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths • Home includes living room with ﬁreplace, separate dining area, and kitchen open to family room • Vaulted ceilings, fresh paint, and new carpet throughout • Two-car detached garage plus parking area • Wrap-around deck with incredible views of the Bay and East Bay hills; mature trees; privacy • Excellent Portola Valley schools Offered at $3,375,000

For additional photos and information, please visit www.210Escobar.com

Ranked Top 1% Internationally – Coldwell Banker

Ranked #210 Nationally by The Wall Street Journal, 2018 & ASSOCIATES Over $2 Billion in Sales

HUGH CORNISH STEPHANIE ELKINS VAN LINGE 650.619.6461 HughCornish.com 650.400.2933 [email protected] [email protected] CalRE#00912143 CalRE#00897565 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE

The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. ©2019 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. CalRE #01908304.

June 12, 2019QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ11 NEWS Commuter bus burns on I-280, sparks 16-year-old arrested for grass fires near Alpine Road, horse barn having gun on campus By Rick Radin Incident took place during M-A’s graduation ceremony Almanac Staff Writer By Angela Swartz Arlington Way, he said. rews from five fire agen- Almanac Staff Writer Police caught up with the cies responded to a bus 16-year-old boy, along with anoth- Cfire and two grass fires olice arrested a 16-year- er boy believed to be involved in that were ignited by the com- old boy who they suspect the fight, and detained them. muter bus, which caught fire in Pbrought a gun on the Men- The suspect who officers the southbound lanes of I-280 lo-Atherton High School campus believed tossed the gun, a Red- at Alpine Road at 10:35 a.m. on June 6 during the Atherton wood City resident, was arrested. June 5. school’s graduation ceremony. He was booked into San Mateo All three fires were extin- At around 5:27 p.m. on Thurs- County Juvenile Hall on counts guished by 11:10 a.m., said day, Atherton police officers of possession of a firearm in Woodside Fire Protection Dis- who were working a security a school zone; being a minor trict Chief Rob Lindner. detail for the graduation were in possession of a concealed The bus, which was under alerted by the high schoolís firearm, ammunition, and a contract to Apple, was con- security guard that a physi- large capacity magazine; resisting sumed in flames and com- cal fight had broken out in the arrest; and a probation violation, pletely destroyed, according to campus’ G-Wing, said Atherton Wade said. Menlo Park Fire Chief Harold Police Cmdr. Joe Wade. The The case will be sent to the San Schapelhouman. graduation ceremony, which Mateo County Juvenile District The driver was the only began at 4 p.m., was underway Attorney’s Office for review, he occupant of the bus and was during the incident. Police said said. not injured, said California the incident did not interfere Officers also found a 15-round Highway Patrol spokesman Art with the ceremony. magazine carrying three .40-cali- Montiel. When police arrived at the ber rounds of ammunition dur- The CHP closed the two Photo courtesy of Steve Jurvetson scene of the fight, several sus- ing the incident. right lanes of the freeway while A commuter bus fire sparked two grass fires along Interstate 280 pects fled, according to Wade. The other suspect, a 15-year- firefighters were working to in Menlo Park on June 5. One suspect tossed a gray item old boy and Sunnyvale resident, extinguish the flames. — a shirt wrapped around a was taken to the Atherton police The bus fire might have moving toward the horse barn short of the structure and black and green .40-caliber Poly- station, and ultimately released to resulted from a blown tire, at Strideaway Farms, an eques- extinguished, according to a mer 80 Glock style handgun — his parent, Wade said. according to the CHP report. trian academy located west of witness from the academy. A into the bushes at the southeast Neither suspect attends M-A, One of the grass fires was the freeway, but was stopped corner of Ringwood Avenue and he said. A

Stanford University Development Project and the General Use Permit Application County of Santa Clara Planning Commission Hearing #2 Thursday, June 13, 2019 / 1:30 PM Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110

WHAT ABOUT TRAFFIC CONGESTION?

Stanford University is proposing to add more than 3.5 million square feet of new development. The project is the largest ever to be reviewed by the County of Santa Clara in its 169-year history.

If approved, the project could increase Stanford University’s campus by 20% and add 9,610 new people to the campus upon completion of the development.

ÜÜÌ iyÕÝviÜ«i«i«>VÌÌÀ>vwV>`V}iÃÌ¶ An independent report concluded the proposed development ÜÕ` >ÛiÃ}wV>Ì«>VÌÃÌÀ>vwVV>À>`Ã>` } Ü>ÞÃ°/ iV>VÕÌÞÜÕ`ÃiiÃ}wV>Ì`i>ÞÃ>Ì Õ«ÌÓ{ÌiÀÃiVÌÃ]>`Ì iÀi}ÜÕ`ÃiiVÀi>Ãi`ÌÀ>vwV volume on freeways. That’s why the County Administration ÃVÌÌi`ÌiÃÕÀ}Ì >ÌÌ iÌÀ>vwVV}iÃÌÌ i surrounding areas is not substantially worsened as a result of Stanford’s development.

Share Your Views, Come to the Hearing

For the latest updates, please visit: CountyStanford.Info

12QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQJune 12, 2019 YOUR DREAM HOME AWAITS...

308 Olive Hill Lane Woodside

Price Reduced: $7,195,000 308OliveHillLane.com

ARTIST’S RENDERING

327 Hillside Drive Woodside

$1,695,000 327HillsideDrive.com

ARTIST’S RENDERING

For a private showing and to view the approved plans of these properties, please contact:

HELEN & BRAD MILLER | Among Top Teams in SF Bay Area 650.400.3426 650.400.1317 (per The Wall Street Journal rankings) [email protected] www.HelenAndBradHomes.com [email protected] License # 01142061 | License # 00917768

Rankings provided courtesy of Real Trends, The Thousand list of individual agents by total sales volume in 2018. Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01527235. All aBsOoWB_loOpObsOMVOoOWbWpWbsObMOMTdoWbTdoaBsWdbB_ltoldpOpdb_|BbMWpKdalW_OMTodapdtoKOpMOOaOMoO_WBJ_OJtsVBpbdsJOObyOoWOMà VBbUOpWbloWKOÛKdbMWsWdbÛpB_OdozWsVMoBzB_aB|JOaBMOzWsVdtsbdsWKOà!dpsBsOaObsWpaBMOBpsdBKKtoBK|dT any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate.

June 12, 2019QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ13 Woodside sends GRADUATION 2019 At left: Graduates hurl off its graduates their caps skyward after the Woodside High School Story by Angela Swartz | Photos by Magali Gauthier commencement ceremony on June 7. Below, from bout 400 seniors in Valedictorians (students with left: Holly Rusch delivers Woodside High School’s a cumulative, weighted grade- a speech she presented AClass of 2019 gathered on point average of 4.1 or greater) with another graduating Bradley Field — the school’s foot- were Ethan Bhavsar, Madison senior titled “Power of ball field — at 10 a.m. on Friday, Bohannon, Samantha Borth- Community”; a graduate June 7, to receive their diplomas wick, Izabella Brattesani, Nathan “fist bumps” a teacher and take the first step in a new Cai, Melissa Crane, Aubrie Fer- after receiving his diploma; journey of their lives. ris, Giorgia Foresta, Alex Had- graduating seniors walk The school band, under the idi, Nicholas Hovsmith, Clau- onto Bradley Field for the direction of William Tolles, dia Kister, Nola Klebaner, Kelly ceremony; graduating senior played the processional and the MacDonald, Madeline Mendes, Isaiah Henderson poses for national anthem, and Daniela Philip Moissis, Leila Odenwald, a photo with his cousin, Sanchez-Sevilla, the senior class Zoie Orth, Ariana Park, Veron- Darrell Page, before the president, welcomed the audience ica Pratt, Ian Ramsey, Clayton ceremony. of family and friends. Ramsey, Adrian Reitmaier, Svet- The program included three lana Richter, Zoe Roytenberg, On the cover: A Menlo- student speakers: Valedictorians Holly Rusch, Erika Tsuchiyose Atherton High School Holly Rusch and Rebecca Weeks and Rebecca Weeks. graduate walks across the focused on “Power of Commu- There were 408 candidates for stage after accepting his nity,” and graduate Nino Montal- graduation in the Class of 2019, diploma. bano delivered a talk on “Getting according to information pro- Ready.” vided by the school. A

Marielos A. Cortez, Daniela Cortez Ven- Brandon T. Hernandez-Gonzalez, Mat- Montalvo, Miguel Montes-Ruiz, Daneli Salinas Salto, Domingo Sanchez, Manuel THE GRADUATES tura, Melissa Louise Crane, Ashley Rose thew Thomas Hespelt, Yannis Yishai I. Mora Vazquez, Xitlaly Morales, Leslie Sanchez, Jr., Joanna Sanchez Contreras, Cratty, Owen Richard Crevelt, Giovanny Nicole Pine Hoermann, Sarah Marie Abril Morales Gallegos, Vanessa Morales Isabel Lorraine Sanchez Foster, Julian A Jorge Luis Abraham Espinoza, Corinne Cruz-Farias, Caroline Claudia Cubero, Hollister, Alexis Isabel Holteen, Nicho- Hernandez, Maximo Mateo Moreno, Sanchez Rubio, Daniela Lizeth Sanchez- G. Abrams, Jose Efrain Acosta Paredes, Alexis Cuevas Legorreta, Jazmin Antonia las Preston Hovsmith, Julio Huerta, Michelle Morfin, Oscar Morfin Cruz, Sean Sevilla, Ruby Yvette Sandoval, Teresita Nova Joan Adan, Ashley Lynn Agel, Jesus Cuevas Medina, Daniel Curincita Theodore Kensuke Ikehara, Sergio Isaiah E. Moriarty, Scott Hiroyuki Morimoto, Yozelim Sandoval, Lauren Rae Saxelby, Adrian Aguilar, Natalie Agustin Alvarez, D, E, F Hannah Nicole Dale, Taylor Ipina, Cole Van Jernigan, Brisa Jimenez, Justin Joseph Morris, Travis C. Moss, Eva Jonas Karl Schiessl, Tori A. Schmidt, Alexander Aldama, Abdullah Ahmad Kendall Dana, Russel Dean Davis, Fran- Adrian Jimenez Barraza, Timothy Thomas Masami Mukai, Cara Maisie Murad Tristan Barry Schnur, Ava Elizabeth Almahasneh, Adam Brock Alston, Flor Ari- cis Beaver Del Rosario, Alice Demers, Johnson, Bryan Jose Pascacio, Adrian Schwettman, Rachel Elizabeth Sealund, ana Alvarado Rubio, Jennifer Alvarez De N, O Gerardo Alexander Nava, Steven Alberto Jimenez Diaz, Rafael R. Diaz Juilland-Johnson Aryah Seed, Yulissa Gisselle Serrano, Paz, Ashley Alvarez Gonzalez, Aleksander H. Nguyen, Valeria Novelo-Bautista, Karl Ramirez, Mitzy Arelli Dominguez, Kyle K Alex Robert Bastiaan Kastelein, Carson Mckenna Regan Shade, Ashur Sebastian Kairos Amini-Holmes, Maximillian Cosmo Hubert Nueckel, Ryan Sean O’Grady, Steven Vincent Erickson, Diego Escatel, Katz, Joseph Daniel King, Katarina Kishin- Shamuel, Devon Rae Sheehan, Emma Amini-Holmes, Ryan Phillip Amirsehhi, Jack P. O’Hara, Kyla P. O’Loughlin Camp, Kiara Luz Escobar, Daisy J. Escobar sky, Claudia Gosia Kister, Nola Rachel Marie Sheldon, Annabelle McClayne Fernanda J. Anaya Deleon, Victoria Mari- Jessica O’Neill, Christian Mario Ochoa, Cuevas, Michelle Espino Tinoco, Andrea Klebaner, Solveig L. Knapstad, Kianna M. Smith, Nathan Levi Smith, Colleen Eliza- sol Anaya Deleon, Kaia Bella Anderson, Gabriel Ochoa, Montserrat Ochoa Rueda, Idalia Espinoza Hidalgo, Valeria Espinoza Koeppen beth Sochan, Nadia M. Sochan, Korede Rosmery Nicolle Andrade, Wesley, Cal- Leila Odenwald, Trevor James Oliver, Lozano, Sayra Patricia Esteban Tobar, Isaiah Solagbade, Claudia Ivette Sotelo laghan Andrew, Jose E. Aquino Ramirez, L Fabrizzio Lagarda Valdez, Isabel Estreya Nadine Alexandra Olmos, Ashley Janele Victoria Elizabeth Evans, Bardin Thomas Casillas, Meghan V. Spence, Maya Srini- Adrianna Danette Aranda, Jade Rose Lainez, Dominic B. Lamphere, Justin Orellana, Keren Jimena Orellana Cruz, Fabian, Samantha N. Farias, Haley Rose vasan, Ethan James Steinmetz, Mengwei Armenio, Samuel Beltran Arredondo, Alli- Keith Langeman, Alyssa M. Lazzarini, Christian Alexander Orellana Lucatero, Fava, Nicholas F. Fenzi, Aubrie Kay Ferris, Sun son Elizabeth Asborno, Anahita Stephanie Tommy Le, Bryan Jose Ledesma Ramirez, Zoie Anna Orth, Gerardo Ortiz, Jayden Lata’iFinehika Fetu’u, Madeleine Jose- Liam M. Lee, Sophie M. Legros, Jane Michael Ortiz T, U Anahi Emilia Tabares Ruiz, Leila Assaderaghi, Agustin Avalos Tinajero phine Fex, Josiah M. Flor, Heidi Flores, Leonard, Homero Gabriel Lepez Vazquez, Nancy Padilla, Jovanny Padilla Taherian, Fernando Tercero, Alexa Marie B Amelia Rose Bailey, Nina Marie Balest- Olivia Fonseca, Giorgia Foresta, Adrian P, Q Natalie Lissette Leyva Garcia, Ashley Thorpe, Jordy Tinajero Buenrostro, Alexis ieri, Alexia Barajas, Rosa F. Barajas, Trent Foresti, Stephen W. Forney, Jr., Victor D. Valencia, Isabella Analisa Palala, Ben- Shantell Llamas, Jameson C.T. Loewen, Tobar, Cristian Tochez, Michael Torres, Joseph Robert Barnwell, Diego Santos Franco Ramirez, Alec Stuart Friedsam, net Palomares, Victor Jose Panameno, Anthony Flores Lopez, Yarentzi Lopez Nicole Gabrielle Torres, Lesly Audela Bascara, Mckenzie Lynn Baur, Anna Eleanor Furness Ariana Ashley Park, Alyssa K. Parodi, Morales, Kayla Marie Louis, Valentina M. Torres Talancon, Selin Su Tosun, Alfonso Courington Beaver, Natalya Becerra, Tyler Joseph Passanisi, Grace Jianna G Angelina Gaddi, Jesus Efren Gallegos Lovazzano, Marianna Lubarsky, Juliana Fortunato Triveno, Erika Athena Tsuchi- Adlan Morales Beddar, Eric Daniel Patrick, Jesse E. Pena-Lopez, Monserrat Buendia, Daniel Edwin Garcia, Ana Tere- Luna, Daniel Thomas Lyle, Kylie H. Lynch yose, Carl Haakon Lian Tuttle, Ruby Alex- McNulty Bedel, William M. Bedel, Andrea Perez, Katherine S. Perez Larios, Olivia sita Garcia Cortes, Lionel Garcia Gocoba- M Kelly Anne MacDonald, Diego Saul andra Urena, Francisco Us Tojin Bedolla, Lisset Bejar, Miriam Guadalupe Marie Phillips, Cecilia Pimentel Oseguera, chi, Jorge A. Garcia Mora, Heimy M. Machuca, Josue A. Machuca, Jose Benitez Pardo, Luis Edgardo Benitez Andrew A. Pineda, Nicholas A. Pinelli, V Guadalupe Gissel Valencia Godi- Garcia Piox, Jazmin Marie Garibay, Karla Gerardo Maciel, Keaton Mackey, Alejan- Zavaleta, Ethan Joh Bhavsar, Madison Logan Colt Poncia, Veronica Grace Pratt nez, Alejandro Javier Vargas, Arianna Yarely Garibay, Karla Antonia Gaytan dro Maldonado, Evelyn America Mancilla Karelyn Chagonjian Bohannan, Kevin R Hector Adrian Ramirez Cervantes, Clay- Jenai Vargas, Alberto Vasquez-Chavez, Oseguera, Taya Gabrielle Gershenberg, Calvillo, Jake Thomas Mangiola, Alexan- Eduardo Borbolla Fierro, Samantha Nicole ton W. Ramsey, Ian D. Ramsey, Alejandro Jacqueline Vazquez Aguilera, Yesenia Chancellor Jabazz Ghafouri, Marie Alice dria M. Manuel, Ally Adele Marcos, Phillip Borthwick, Izabella Donna Brattesani, Rangel, Angie Raymundo-Ayala, Anthony Guadalup Vazquez Contreras, Daniel A. Giannini, David Joseph Gilligan-Avina, Mikhail Marlowe, Hannah Marie Martin, Rebuelta, Nicola Jane Recker, Esmee Vela, Dianne Vela Salgado, Justin AcuÒa Mickaela E. Bresnahan, Saraya Bridges- Fernando Javier Giron Duran, Benjamin Karina Martinez, Elissa Marie Martinez Scarlett Reed, Adrian Reitmaier, Moncer- Vicente, Soren William Victoria Napier, Washington, Breanna R. Broussard, Mck- Allan Glazer, Angelica L. Godinez, Antonio Suarez, Enrique Maturino, Lucas Ryan rat Revuelta, Pedro Luis Reyes Enriquez, Karla Julissa Vigil Zamora, Humberto Vil- enna L. Brown, Peter A. Bui, Alejandro Julian Godinez, Gabriela Gomez, Stepha- May, Alexandra Claire Teagan McDow- Elise Rhen, Svetlana Richter, Joshua S. lalobos Sanchez, Cisco James Villalta, David Burger Barreda, Daniel Mateo Bye nie Gomez, Joseph Fernando Gontiz, all, Emma Janette McDowall, Connor Isaac A. Villalta, Taran R. Vixie, Gianna C Tristen Alexander Cagno, Nathan Yan Moriah Cristina Gontiz, Leslie Gonzalez Ryan McInerney, Adam Thomas Mead, Rieber, Cristina Rios Valdez, Luis Enrique Francesca Voltattorni Cai, Christopher Alex Campos, Julian Flores, Spencer Jackson Graham, Daniel Veronica Nicole Mead, Natalie Medina, Robles, Christian Rodriguez, Juliana Xzavier Candelaria, Elmer Carmona-Gon- Alejandro Gravez Castaneda, Sydney Audrey Marie Mees, Erykah Nevaeh Rodriguez, Alejandra Rodriguez-Contre- W, X, Y, Z Hailey K. Warford, Xenia S. zalez, Fernando Casco Gonzalez, Fatima Josephine Grech, Spencer R. Green, Melancon, Madeline Goldye Mendes, ras, Maria Fernanda Rodriguez Zarate, Watt, Rebecca Lyn Weeks, Bailey Eliza- Guadalupe Casillas Orozco, Felipe De Kelly Ann Greenberg, Jason Guaspari, Guadalupe Azalia Mendoza, Kassandra Alex Marvin Rojas, Aubrey Rose Romer, beth Weiss, Chloe Steele West, Jason H. Jesus Castaneda-Alvarez, Isabel Juarez Celeste Ailyn Guizar Aviles, Monica Guizar Alexcia Mendoza, Gilberto Mendoza Onti- Adolfo Romero, Ricardo Romero-Nunez, Wheaton, Naomi Lynn Whiting, Isabella Castro, Alejandro Causor-Gonzalez, Jr., Chavez, Nayeli Guizar-Orozco, Christo- veros, Mercedes Anne Mikhailov, Kim- Allison Kathleen Roque, Daniel A. Roush- Margaret Williams, Kathryn C. Williams, Graciano Ceballos, Luis Chiquete Sainz, pher Eligio Gutierrez, Kiely Guy, Kimberly berly Nicole Millan Arcadia, Erick David all, Zoe Marie Roytenberg, Albert Ruiz, Bryan Yac Garcia, Kalpa Yakupitiyage, Alondra Maciel Cisneros, Lucas Rene I. Guzman Garcia Millan-Reyes, Ryan Fong Mithen, Aaliyah Maria Gissel Ruiz Bernal, Holly Joanne Mason T. Yeh, Nathan Thomas Alberto Clavel, Kai Conley, Trevor L. Cook, Kelsey H, I, J Alex Eng Hadidi, Lance D. Har- Mohammed, Philip Raphael Flynn Moissis, Rusch, Angeles G. Ruvalcaba-Medina Yoho, Chandler Caden Young, Angeline M. Cordero, Andrea Paola Corona, Leslie wood, Sara Cecilia Hay, Isaiah Hender- Madeline Claire Moldow, Lauren A. Molitz, S Nataly Saavedra Lara, Laura Almeida Rose Zamora, Kevin Zazueta Soto, Gavin G. Corona Torres, Isabella Mia Cortez, son, Leslie Prisila Hernandez Pacheco, Nino J. Montalbano, Arianna Michelle Saliba, Victor Almeida Saliba, Jose Juan Michael Ze

14QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQJune 12, 2019 M-A’s Class of 2019 GRADUATION 2019 At left: Brandon Ortega says farewell delivers his speech, “Four IDs, Four years, Story by Angela Swartz | Photos by Magali Gauthier Four Stories,” at Menlo- Atherton High School’s enlo-Atherton High the national anthem. Later in the commencement ceremony School’s Class of 2019 ceremony, the choirs sang “Don’t on June 6. Below, from Mreceived their diplomas Stop Me Now” and “Vivir Mi left: A graduation cap seen during a graduation ceremony Vida.” at M-A’s commencement; held on the school’s football field Senior class adviser Eva Neu- graduate Sainimere Sema on Thursday, June 6, at 4 p.m. mann welcomed the audience of takes a photo with friends There were 564 graduation can- family and friends. after commencement; didates, according to the school. Senior speakers and their top- graduates celebrate after the The student concert band and ics were: Melody De La Quintana ceremony. orchestra, under the direction on “Grateful”; Elliot Schena on of Kent Kurrus, played “Amer- “Embracing Uncertainty”; Jayla ica the Beautiful” and “Final Hill and Elise Kratzer on “Con- Countdown,” and concluded nections”; Brandon Ortega on with “Pomp and Circumstance.” “Four IDs, Four Years, Four Sto- The Menlo-Atherton Choirs, ries”; and Christopher Ikonomou directed by Patrick Maier, sang on “Missed Congratulations.” A

Collinsworth, Jocelyn Contreras, Jonathan Hansen, Autriyana Adele Hardy, Michael McDonnell, Lyric RanaeCymone McKay, Kenneth Sakamoto, Sierra Sakrison, Yat- THE GRADUATES Isai Coot-Gongora, Darren Francis Cor- Joseph Hawkins, Deston J Hawkins, Brendan Lee Adams McLaughlin, Devin zari Crystal Salas Cortez, Julian Sanchez, doviz, Jessica Abigail Corona, Lidia Gua- Adrian Alexander Heatley, Cole Wesley Christine McNerney, Alejandro Medina Alexa Sanchez, Ezekiel Sanchez Acevedo, A Haley Elizabeth Abarca, Isabella Abarca, dalupe Cortez, Finnegan Thomas Cramer, Hecimovich, Taniela Koloa Heimuli, Grant Garcia, Cole Mediratta, Alejandro Nicolas Ashley Isabel Sandoval, Blake Teymour Stesha Abello, Javier Antonio Acosta Ren- Caroline Sanchez Cronin, Karen Jacquelyn Taylor Henry, Anthony Osmar Hernandez, Melara, Leonel Mendoza, Citlalli Mendoza, Sanie, Samira Sankaran, Noah Savelson, deros, Gabrielle Emily Adler, Jonathan Agui- Cruz Mendoza Hector Daniel Hernandez, Joanna A. Her- Andres Francisco Mendoza , Tania Alessan- Ilaria Scafetta, Luke Monroe Scandlyn, lar Escorza, Folashade Oyinkansola Akino- nandez Luna, Ricardo Leon Hernandez dra Merolla, Zachary Skott Meyer, Joshua Elliot Aerin Schena, Andrew Payton Givens la, Adriana Monserrat Alarcon-Hernandez, D Jared Antonio Da Cruz Griffin, Michael Marquez, Brisa Hernandez Marquez, Danny James Meyers, Amanda Wushuang Miho- Scott, Kyle Ann Scott, Evelyn Eileen Segura Kaila Alcazar, Erika Cristina Aleman, John Everett Dailey, Sean Thornton-Hall David- Hernandez-Martinez, Tyriece Orlandus Hil- vilovic, Mathew E Miles, Mayra Millan Perez, Chavez, Robert Phillip Alberto Seiguer, Aleman, Alexis Alfaro, Toninia Shirlee son, Melody Juliana De La Quintana, Melis- drenth, Jayla LaShae Hill, Monica Cheri Hill, John Eastman Touya Mills, Jake Miranda Sainimere Sema, Allen Shahshahani, Allen, Jose Manuel Alonso, Katya Michelle sa De La Torre Castillo, Brian Del RÌo Valen- David McMillan Hilton, Malia Tomitila Arina Gonzalez, L’Ijasha Sayana Tanisha Mitchell, Devan Shiva Shanker, Hannah Elizabeth Alvarado , Angie Georgine Alvarado Rivas, cia, Noel Kurt Cayanan Dela Cruz, Sarah Lee Hoeft, Greta Marie Hoffman, Nicholas Yesenia Monroy-Campos, Daniel Yalden Cynthia Abigail Alvarenga Escobar, Melody Grace Demmon, Emma Thayer Denend, Shaw, Neel Sinha, Charles Smith, Alexan- Michael Holmes, Heath Leigh Hooper, Montgomery, Isabella Grace Montoya, Troncoso Alvarez, Jared Alvarez, Efrain Finnegan DePuy, Katherine Hope Derrough, der James Smyth, Alison Marie Snyder, Bryan Huerta Alvarez Gabriela Estefani Mora Caracoza, Yareli Alvarez-Zamora, Christian Edwards Ander- Bryan Diaz, Henry Diaz, Lessly Lisseth Diaz, Kelly Ann Sockolov, Brayan Antoni Solorio, Nathaly Moran-Arteaga, Maxine Moss, sen, Klemens Lennart Anderson, Thomas Charlie Diaz, Natalie Dicks, Jonathan Dicks, I Alexander Nikolai Iakovlev, Fernando Giselle Solorio, Jennifer Alexandra Sol- Samson Motuliki, Emilie Mueller, Miranda Benjamin Anderson, Jake Thomas Andrew, Lauren Olivia Dineen, David Peter Discher, Ibarra Rincon, Lyudmila Ignatovich, Christo- orzano Galdamez, Aditya Srinath, Blake Mueller, Jillian Marie Mullarkey, Victoria Ele- Mia Elisabeth Angioletti, Hilda Rubi Antive- Christopher Jang Disibio, Mikaela Alizee’ pher Ikonomou, Israel Islas Torres, Russell Amir Starling, Zariah Nicole Stevenson, na Munoz Norzagaray, Artyom Muradyan, ros Caballero, Amir Michael Arami, Jesus Douglass, Ashelay Duncan, Nicole Dundas, Moore Ives Aya Hamazaki Sugiura, Thomas Sullivan, Lakshmidurga Murahari, Mahalakshmi Sri Alfredo Arellano Garcia, Vanessa Jazmine Kiernan McKenny Dunn J Will Jairel Malik Jackson Roundtree, Luz Anamaria Sulunga-Kahaialii, Joelle Grace Murahari, Thomas James Murff, Jack Pow- Arevalo, Ayda Aricanli, Traves Martin Arre- E Jessica Eagle, Annika Sophia Ebert, Yamile Jaimes Ramirez, Felix Daniel Sahen Swarner, Kostandino Sweezy dondo Valencia, Daniel Arreguin, Anisia Quantedius Eichelberger, Nadia M Eizadi, Jeantet, Carly Miya Jespersen, Malik John- ell Murphy T Tevita Katoa Aehau Tafuna, Juan Anto- Marie Arreola, Haley Benton Arrington, Asmaa Mohamed El Jibahi, Yajaira Elizon- son, Rashad Jamal Johnson, Luca Atticus N Kalani Keoni Napoleon, Matthew Joseph nio Tajimaroa Cortez, Vai Takitaki, Giselle Araceli Lizbeth Avalos Torres, Beckett Avary do, Tara Ellingson, Jennifer Enriquez Bucio, Bijan Johnson, Jean Sawyer Jones, Maya Neumann, Eva Margaret Neumann, Ahoeitu Alondra Talavera Rios, Joanna Lynne B Kenia Elizabeth Baires, Lauren Elizabeth David Chase Entwistle, Abigail Francis Eric- Akayla Ann Jones, Kathryn Patricia Jones, Tauelangi Ngalu, Ashley Nguyen, Jazmin Tasch, Kiuola He Lotu Teu, Joshua Madison Baker, Cameron David Baker, Giselle son, Elizabeth Leilani Esafe, Erika Sugely Maxwell Francis Joyce, Sofia Elena Juarez Nieves Calixtro, Erin Kelly Noble, Fernando Thibault, Kathryn Thurston, Julia Erin Berg- Ball, Molly Banks, Miguel Barajas, Alexa Escobar Romero, Sarah Michelle Escobedo K Alina Hope Kalmeyer, Hayley Siena Jesus Nunez-Garcia man Thyfault, Samuel Payne Timm, Carl Danisha Barajas Esparza, Yafet Barajas Lopez, Elizaira Jahmai Espinoza, Jose Israel Karp, Max Frasier Kaufman, Kendra Keat- O Eduardo Ochoa S·nchez, Joseph Edwin Tinsley, William Martin Tinsley, Lily Gomez, Rosemary Barajas Serna, Brisa Espinoza Madrigal, Kaitlin Marie Espiritu, ing, Emma Elizabeth Keep, Thomas Kelly, Olshausen, Lucas Connor Olson, William Halston Tolentino, Brenda J Torres, Brian Barajas-Castillo, Alon Barak, Jaeden Jerah Oron O’Dell Estes, Nicholas Raney Evans Eleanor Elizabeth Kennedy, Dina Berhane Grantleigh Olson, Jazmin Orozco Flores, Torres Anell, Guillermo Alejandro Torres Barker, Kobie Trent Barker, Antonia Barona F Sean Nicole Fabrega, Brandon Alexan- Kibrom, Aster Berhane Kibrom, Jonathan Brandon Ortega, Bernardo Garcia Ose- Segovia, Alan Ivan Torres Yanez, Charles Saavedra, Richard Barrera Jimenez, Angela der Fajardo Arias, Siueti Paea He Lotu Ki William Kim, Alexander King, Laura Whelan guera, Mohannad H Osman, Sara Elisabeth Ladon Troxel, Madelyn Trujillo, Koby Cruz Abigail Bautista, Annabel Virginia Baxter, Louisiana Fakahau, Elenoa Reupena Falefa, Kirk, Roshia Kirk, Julia Katherine Kispert, Osterberg, Zachary Mark Ostrow, Jonathan Tryggestad, Abigail Chloe Tudor, Benjamin William Beasley, James Andrew Beckwith, Siaosi FaleTau, Dylan Corey Fallon, Matisse Brandon Michael Klapper, Steven Richard Oviedo Pena, Catherine M. Owen, Dilara Clayton Tuipulotu, John Tully, David Nathan Ella Ariana Begovic, Z Jean Cottrell Beke- Nicolas Ferrand, Benjamin Michael Ferrick, Klein, Siua Paul Koka, Lauren Elizabeth Ozbutun Blair Twersky meyer, Yajaira Benitez, Ling Sophie Bennett, Katelynn Josephine Fichou, Giselle Aida Koo, Jack Sarkis Kouzoujian, Kayla Michelle P Lorenz Dale Andaya Pacana, Eduardo V Gisselle Gullianna Valdes, Jose Martin Haley Michelle Berg, Timothee Berthier, Fierro, Erica Lorraine Fischer, Miguel Alejan- Kranen, Elise Hamilton Kratzer, Miyu Kuboi, Neftali Pacheco Olan, Lorena Yamileth Valdez Sanchez, Samantha Samantha Val- dro Flores, Diana Flores-Mojica, Christopher Conrad Kuhlmann, Emma Lucy Kuhnen, Alejandro Betancourt, Zoe Elizabeth Bever, Paco V, Joey Franco Padilla, Bryan Padilla dez Sanchez, Samantha Valdez Sanchez, Michael Fong, Maya Helena Fors, Sarah Misha Chernev Kulshresta, Krishna Adrian Amrita Bhasin, Ronal Blanco Lopez, Kayla Chavez, Michael Thomas Pagee, Andy Ithzamar Machain Valencia, Axel V Valle, Kim Friedman, Lucida Madeline Fu, Lauren Kumar Rose Blau, Olivia Marina Blome, Baylie E. Pascual Piedrasanta, Madeleine Ruth Rinaldo Antonio Valle, Bastiaan Alexander Marie Fuller, Liam Michael Fulton-Moskow- Bofenkamp, Saarth Bonde, Matthew Aaron L Cole Lofthouse Laderman, Gerardo Lan- Paul, Joseph Paulo, Elijah Gene Payne, Van Buiten, Juan Pedro Vargas, Nicolas itz, Naomi Nicole Fuson Bortolazzo, Jadah MonÈt Bottley, Claire da-Sandoval, Tracy J Lane, Samuel Paul De’Marshaun Du’Pree Payton, Giovani Adulfo Vazquez, Viola Marie Vea Tuipulotu, Marie Bozdog, Collin Andrew Brahana, G Daniel Gafni, Marlene Galvan, Ethan Laprais, Raphael Andre Laprais, Mason PeÒa-Gonzalez, Alondra PÈrez GÛmez, Joshua Steven Velazquez Rios, Isabela Sophia Lashay Brewer, Jason Sevoy Bruce, Gao, Marina Elena Garcia, Salvador Garcia Ryan Lau, Samantha Le, Anna-Blanca Diego Perez Gutierrez, Luciano Perez Her- Janese Villa, Alexis Francisco Villanueva Kevin Daniel Brumfield, Brice Buathier, Alex Alvarez, Guadalupe GarcÌa Gonz·lez, Daved Leake, Sarah Edwards Lehman, Nathan nandez, Exson Perez Jacob, Hannah PÈrez Arroyo, Anshul Vinayak, Peter Vitale, Lauren Richard Horowitz Buckley, Daniel David Garcia Lopez, David Angel Garcia Mancia, Lepulu, Alicia Letvin, Yvette Clarissa Leung, Parsons, Andrea Hope Perez-Hamilton, Madison Vontz, Griffin William Voss, Napo- Burke David Adrian Garcia Mira, Irene Garcia Zoe Levitan, Emily Linares, Axel Fabian Fox Elizaveta Pertseva, Mitra Hazel Pezeshki, leon H Vuong Moreno, Yajaira Garcia Pena, Judith Garcia Ljunggren, Stephany M Llanes, Heriberto C Edwin Cabrera Gonzalez, Louisa Taylor Simon Piero Pintz, Charlotte Plewman, Lily W Chase Helen Wagner, Maia Waissar, Calhoon, Evelyn Grey Calhoon, Madeline Regalado, Brisa Anahi Garcia Villa, Kath- Lombera, Barrett Elizabeth Long, Sophia Katherine Poat, Daisi Edilza Ponce Fuentes, Anna Ning Wait, Parker Smith Wall, Anthony Elizabeth Campbell, Dennis Canales Mar- erine Ivon Garibay, Evelin Yajaira Garibay Katherine Longo, Julio Lorenzo Lopez, Aashka Popat, Lesly Dennise Posada, Leclerc Waller, Jake RayKai Wang, Sabrina tinez, Jude Caspian Carabetta Goncalves, Verduzco, Julian Torres Garza, Andrew Alexis Uriel Lopez Aguilar, Antony Lopez Symone Tatyanna Price Marie Watkins, Alex Parker Watson, Olivia Claire Elisabeth Carhart, Grace Catherine Steven Geiser, Connor Daynes Gentile, Cruz, Andrea Fernanda Lopez Martinez, Q Anna Elizabeth Quinlan Weil, Abigail Louise Weiss, Roan Joachim Carlson, Xavier Carrou, Shaun JR Carter, Max Harrison Gerber, Serena Kay Gertner, Edgar Galileo Lopez Molina, Frances Nash- Weston, Zackary Alan Wilhite, Andre Gold- Courtney Mae Castagna, Emily Castaeda Edward Stephen Ghazarossian, Nils Glader, alisse Lopez Rios, Eduardo Antonio Lopez R Karen Anne Gagan Rakow, Luz Mari- en Wilkins, Sydney Andrea-Sade Williams, Martinez, Cuauhtemoc Adrian Castellanos RicAnthony Mathew Gold, Derek Maxwell Valadez, Alondra Loza, Karime Lozano ana Ramirez, Alyssa Ramirez, Claudia Logan Solomon Wilson, Max Wong, Nicho- Silva, Leidy Judith Castillo, Natasha Alena Golob, Jessica Gomez, Yara Jazmin Gomez Villalon, Miles Edward Lucas, Lauren Eva Paola Ramirez , Dianne Ramirez Alarcon, Castillo, Omar Alexis Castillo Virrueta, Zavala, Jorge Gonzalez, Daisy Marilyn Lutge, Nicholas Samuel Lutz Odalys Marileysi Ramirez Lopez, Luis las Rowan Wong, Jonathan Woodland Pedro Francisco Causor Fernandez, Carlos Gonzalez, Abigail Grace Goudey, Taylor M Richard FonuaFoou Makoni, Louis Antonio Ramirez Rodriguez, Frank Anthony X Y Z Sophia Xinqi Xiao, Alexander YenHo- Manuel Centeno, Karina Gissel Cervantes Ann Grafstrom, Cooper Gran, Abigail Marin Francois Malan, Hector Maldonado, Daniel Ramirez-Aguilar, Sandra Ramos Rodriguez, ang Yen, Elizabeth Ann Young, Christiana Arteaga, Jenna Adeliya Chaplinsky, Grossman, Jaime Manuel Guardado, Abra- Maldonado, Rut Esmeralda Maldonado Yajaira Jazmin Rascon Elisondo, Thomas Jenny Young, Karina Sei Hee Yum, Ellery Chamapan Charucharuspong, Jose Jacob ham Guerrero Tello, Lauren Ruth Gursky, Leyva, Margaret Malecek, Alifeleti Paula Rehor, Sunaina Relan, Saul Resendiz Cruz, Olivia Zacharias, Christian Ivan Zamora, Chavez-Navarro, Sydney Cheek, Sorana Ava Jeanne Gutheil, Sandra Argelia Gutier- Malupo, Dazlyn Lorae Mangrum, Valery Ian James Rist, Fernando Adrian Rivera Estreya Zamora, Jessica Lizbeth Zamora, Cheta, Hannah Tsung-Ling Chew, Meghan rez Carmona, Mayra Alejandra Gutierrez Marin Revolorio, Anthony Luciano Marini, Alvarado, Seamus Wade Robinson, Virginia Katelyn Elizabeth Zanolli, Elliot Albert Zeien, Donnelly Child, Luke Anton Christen, Lucatero, Jovan Pablo Guzman Diego Sebastian Martinez, Jesus Martinez Yanet Rocha, Fidel Romero, Ninarose Roy- Hunter McClary Zell, Diego Armando Megan Emily Chu, Maile Coberly, Rogelio H Nicholas Stephen Hafer, John Wil- Leon, Edgar Mauricio Martinez Merlos, bal, Tamajah Rufus-Crain, Tae Rugh Zepeda, Gabriela Mirella Zet Aguilar, Cobian-Vargas, William Colbert, Alexander liam Hale, Margaret Amanda Hall, Quinn Ioane Elijah Masuisui, Mahonilai Matu, S Angel Adonay Saavedra, Diego Moises Aaron Dong Zheng, Juliana Audrey Zolopa, William Coleman Stavridis, Lauren Dana Lewis Hammel, Cecilia Hanna, Jack Grant Pelenaise Patua Maufualu, Lauren Patricia Sabio Paese, Ammar Yahya Safdari, Colin Andrea Zuñiga Garcia, Carlos Arturo Zurita

June 12, 2019QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ15 NEWS

FLOOD DISTRICT legislation has to be passed at to pay these amounts, she said. continued from page 5 the state level first. According to The county plans to match city Powell, state Assemblymember contributions with $750,000 in side of the existing tide gates to Kevin Mullin (D-San Mateo) funding contributions planned a new outlet near the South Bay has brought forward Assembly for each of the first three years. Salt Pond restoration area. A Bill 825, which, if passed, would Menlo Park’s City Council device to capture floating debris change the flood control dis- agreed in late February to pay and keep trash from going into trict to incorporate sea level rise the $40,000 requested. the Bay would also be installed. resiliency efforts, and change The flood control district is In 2017, the City/County Asso- the governing and funding now funded by property tax rev- ciation of Governments started structure of the existing district enue collected from the county’s a “Countywide Water Coor- to become a separate agency. three flood zones; the money is dination Committee,” which The bill is going through the spent within those zones, Powell lined up an advisory team, and state Senate now, and may be explained. But those revenues together the groups recom- approved by the governor in are unlikely to be enough to mended forming a comprehen- September, Powell said. support significant countywide sive water management agency. If the bill passes, starting flood protection projects. In March 2018, Congress- next Jan. 1, the existing district During the first three years, woman Jackie Speier called for would be altered so that instead which the county is calling a a single countywide agency of being subject to the Board of “startup period,” the agency to address the challenges of Supervisors, it would be gov- would develop an investment RAPT IN COLOR flooding, sea level rise and erned by seven board members: plan to figure out which proj- The Figures & Landscapes of GAIL RAGAINS coastal erosion, which could two members of the Board of ects to fund and how to pay for JUNE 1 - JULY 20 work across city boundaries, Supervisors — including the them. Powell said she expects avoid repeating efforts, and have coastside (District 3) repre- the county to put out an RFQ RECEPTION Thursday, June 13, 5-7:00PM a unified voice to more easily sentative; and five city coun- (a “request for qualifications”) access state and federal funding cil members from across the seeking consultants to aid in 773 Santa Cruz Ave | Menlo Park, CA | adotspace.com for those efforts. According to a county, with four representing developing the investment strat- staff report, the county and the north, central, south and coastal egy in the coming months. various cities and jurisdictions areas, and the fifth an at-large Those forming the agency will have had more difficulty in get- representative. also explore options for long- ting grant funding than coun- According to Powell, San term funding, work on existing ties that have dedicated agencies Mateo County’s City/County flood resiliency projects and working to reduce flooding and Association of Governments continue to provide existing sea level rise. Yet a 2017 study by has collected applications for the flood control services. the National Institute of Build- board and is preparing to have a After the first three years are ing Sciences found that every $1 “board-in-waiting” starting in up, the plan is for the agency to spent on hazard mitigation can July to prepare for the agency’s have identified and established save the U.S. $6 in future disas- potential launch come January. a source of more sustainable ter costs. The governing board would funding — for instance, an According to Erika Powell, hire as staff an executive direc- infrastructure financing dis- flood resilience program man- tor, and bring in two coun- trict, a geologic hazard abate- ager with San Mateo County, ty staff members working on ment district or a targeted spe- funding and permitting agen- cross-jurisdictional flood proj- cial tax — but if the financing cies tend to support projects that ects. More staffer members plan isn’t complete by then, the are regional and collaborative. and consultant help would be county may ask for up to two Rather than start a new water recruited as needed. more years of voluntary city management agency from The plan to fund the expanded payments. scratch, however, the county agency is less clear. To start the plans to expand the scope of agency, the county has asked for Public meeting the existing San Mateo County an additional initial budget of A public meeting to talk Flood Protection District to also $1.5 million each year for three about the proposed changes to respond to sea level rise, flood- years. the Bayfront Canal will be held ing and coastal erosion threats, Across the county, Powell Tuesday, June 18, from 4 to 5 plus make large-scale storm- explained, small cities were p.m. at Deerfield Realty, 3715 water infrastructure improve- asked to pay $25,000 each, Haven Ave. in Menlo Park. It ments. The expanded agency medium-sized cities were asked will be geared toward the local would be called the Flood to pay $40,000, and larger cities business community. and Sea Level Rise Resiliency were asked to pay $55,000. So Access a one-page overview of Agency. far, all 20 cities and towns have the proposed project at is.gd/ To enact these changes, signed resolutions committing canal285. A

joshua redman: still dreaming AUGUST 3 BING CONCERT HALL 8:00 P.M.

29 BRILLIANT CONCERTS JUN 21–aug 3

JAZZ INSIDE OUT WITH JIM NADEL & FRIENDS EARLY BIRD JAZZ FOR KIDS: JUN 21 JUL 6 JIM NADEL & THE ZOOKEEPERS CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT PAMELA ROSE: GREAT WOMEN OF THE JUN 22 & SULLIVAN FORNER JUL 6 AMERICAN SONGBOOK JUN 23INDIAN JAZZ JOURNEY JUL 12 ERIK JEKABSON SEXTET FEATURING JOHN SANTOS

CAILI O’DOHERTY: LIL HARDIN ARMSTRONG JOSHUA REDMAN: STILL DREAMING JUL 15 PROJECT/SCHMOE & CO AUG 3 TICKETS 650-725-2787 • STANFORDJAZZ.ORGZ OR

16QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQJune 12, 2019 NEWS SUMMER2019 Portola Valley aboard the pickleball bandwagon

By Rick Radin team with 10 points wins. Simi- Almanac Staff Writer lar to tennis, the players serve across the court, and the ball ortola Valley is among must bounce once in the ser- hundreds of communi- vice box before being returned, Pties nationwide that are according to the USAPA. getting addicted to a sport with Pickleball is being taught the strange name of pickleball. to kids in physical education A pickleball court can be classes in middle and high created by taking a tennis schools, but it has a special court and dividing it into four appeal for seniors who can keep pickleball courts, making new active without having to cover lines on the court with tape. an entire tennis court. The game is played with large The game was allegedly rectangular paddles and a wiffle named after a cocker spaniel ball, a hard plastic ball with named Pickles that belonged to holes in it. one of the sport’s inventors, Joel Alpine Hills Tennis and Pritchard of Bainbridge Island Swimming Club in Portola in Washington. Professional & Personal Development Valley has caught the bug and “Lots of ex-tennis players converted one of its courts are playing,” Fregosi said. “It’s for pickleball. Now a growing very cardio, and it’s great for Featured Summer Courses: group of residents would like seniors.” to do the same with one of the Fregosi said she was at Mitch- Funding a New Enterprise: Learn from Experienced Silicon Valley Practitioners town’s two public tennis courts, ell Park in Palo Alto where the according to Portola Valley Palo Alto Pickleball Club plays How to Find Success: Uncover Your Purpose and Direct Your Life pickleball player Carrie Fregosi. and was inspired to organize a “You get more interest and similar group in Portola Valley. Exit Strategies: Maximizing the Value of Your Company more players on a court,” Frego- “I was invited to play in Palo si said. “The people I know who Alto, and I thought that we play tennis belong to a private could get this for our town,” Marketing Without Money: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Social Media club, so this is a way you can get she said. “I don’t want to drive the public involved.” to Palo Alto when we could do Principles of Invention and Innovation: A Toolkit for Generating Breakthrough Ideas Pickleball has about 2.5 mil- this in Portola Valley.” lion players nationwide and Fregosi’s group had an event Stanford Continuing Studies offers a broad range of on-campus more than 15,000 indoor and to test interest on May 3, and outdoor courts, according to drew about 70 people to the and online courses in liberal arts & sciences, creative writing, and the USA Pickleball Association town courts, with four skilled professional & personal development. All adults are welcome to attend. (USAPA). players giving instructions, she The paddles are smaller than said. tennis rackets but larger than “If they get the town to put Most classes begin the week of June 24. Enroll today! ping-pong paddles, and are (pickleball) stripes on the court, made of lightweight composite my kids would go ape to play Learn more and register: continuingstudies.stanford.edu materials, such as aluminum pickleball,” said resident Danna and graphite, according to the Breen, who played with Public USAPA. Works Director Howard Young The game allows up to 16 at the event. people to play on a tennis court Pickleball players have com- versus a maximum of four for municated with town staff tennis, making it a more effi- about their interest in convert- cient use of space and giving ing a tennis court for pickleball people more playing time. and staff is looking into it, Unlike tennis, players score according to Town Manager only when serving and the first Jeremy Dennis. A Woodside teachers $0..*55&& VACANCY RECRUITMENT get pay hike leaders ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS The Woodside Elementary for school district contributions Developing within the community • School District board voted on to STRS, or the California State Apply by +VOF, 2019 June 4 to give teachers a 2% raise Teachers’ Retirement System, The City is accepting applications for one vacancy on the • Menlo Park resident 'JOBODFBOE"VEJU$PNNJUUFF. Help examine issues of • Over 18 years of age for the 2019-20 school year. according to the contract. community concern and provide guidance to the City Council. In a 5-0 vote, the board There will be no increase • Committed to attending approved the pay increase for in the district’s contribution scheduled meetings the Woodside Teachers’ Asso- toward the cost of health, dental CURRENT $0..*55&& VACANCY ciation, said Superintendent and vision plan premiums for • Beth Polito in an email. The the 2019-20 school year. 'JOBODFBOE"VEJU – 1 FOR MORE INFORMATION raise compensates for cost-of- The pay increase will be • Visit menlopark.org/commissions living increases, according to effective on July 1 and in place • Call 650-330-6621 the contract. Staff members will through June 30, 2020. • Email [email protected] receive a $1,000 off-schedule Teachers’ union representa- bonus, to be applied in the event tives declined to comment. that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s bud- — By Angela Swartz get includes a 1% pension relief June 12, 2019QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ17 Marketplace SPORTS

Housemate Wanted To place an ad Woodside $1200/month or get a quote, 650-747-1500 contact Nico Navarrete at 650.223.6582 or email Sign up today at digitalads@ AlmanacNews.com/ paweekly.com. express

TOWN OF WOODSIDE 2955 WOODSIDE ROAD, WOODSIDE, CA 94062 PLANNING COMMISSION June 19, 2019 6:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING 2. 255 Grandview Drive ASRA2019-0006/XSET2019-0001 Matt Davis Planner: Sage Schaan, Principal Planner Presentation and approval, conditional approval, or denial of a Formal Design Review (ASRA2019-0006) and Setback Exception (XSET2019-001) for a proposal to construct a garage addition to an existing single-family residence. The Setback Exception would reduce the front setback for the proposed garage from 50 feet to 30 feet from the Grandview Drive right-of-way easement. 3. 890 Mountain Home Road ASRB2019-0010; GRAD2019-0001; Courtesy of Menlo Atherton Little League XMAX2019-0004 The Rockies and their coaches pose for a team photo. Front row, from left, Ellena Kelly, Ashlan Klemmer, 5DÀ%DPGDG 3ODQQHU-RVHSK%DODWEDW$VVLVWDQW3ODQQHU Reese Henricks, Morgan Chopra, Ingrid Znameroski; second row, from left, Brooke Willbanks, Annabelle Presentation and approval, conditional approval, or denial of a proposal, Bartle, Elyse Yaeger, Emerson Foley, Gioia Brennan, Siena Tomasi; back row, from left, coaches Krista Rosa, requiring Formal Design Review, to demolish an existing main residence, garage, Patrick Kelly and Kim Yaeger. guesthouse, shed, pool equipment structure, and pool; and to construct a new PDLQUHVLGHQFHJXHVWKRXVHRIÀFHEXLOGLQJKDUYHVWEXLOGLQJÀWQHVVEXLOGLQJ pavilion, pool, vehicle entry gate, and other site and landscape improvements. Girls rock on first Little League The Planning Commission will consider the Design Review recommendation from ASRB (ASRB2019-0010), a proposed Grading Exception (GRAD2019- 0001) for grading over 1,500 cubic yards and cuts that exceed 8 feet in height, all-female team, the Rockies and a Residence Size Exception (XMAX2019-0004). By Renee Batti 4. 3793 Woodside Road ASRB2018-0030/GRAD2018-0001/ Coach Pat Kelly says. — we were able to add any Almanac Editor XPAV2018-0001/CEQA2019-0002 The team, the Rockies, is other girl who had registered made up of 11 girls ages 6 and for the coach pitch division 3793 WR, LLC. Planner: Sage Schaan, Principal Planner ender equality in sports 7, who practiced weekly during (except for one),” Kelly says. Presentation, and approval, conditional approval, or denial of a proposal to took a happy step for- the 2018-19 season at Encinal “With that, the Rockies were demolish an existing residence, garage and stable; and to construct a new main ward on the local base- School, according to Coach born.” UHVLGHQFHÀYHEDUQVDQDFFHVVRU\GZHOOLQJXQLW $'8DJURRP·VFRWWDJH G FDUHWDNHU·V FRWWDJH VWRUDJH EXLOGLQJ HTXLSPHQW VWRUDJH EXLOGLQJ FRYHUHG ball field this season as the Kelly says that he has taken equestrian riding arena, uncovered equestrian riding arena, new vehicle gate, Menlo Atherton Little League on coaching roles with Little and associated site improvements, including equestrian gallop trails and put together an all-girls team ‘The season has League for about eight years, fenced pastures. for the first time ever. honestly exceeded and coaching the girls’ team The Planning Commission will consider the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Although girls have been “has been the most enjoy- Declaration pursuant to CEQA (CEQA2019-0002), a Grading Exception to allowed to play on a team in all expectations.’ able experience. The girls are exceed 1,500 cubic yards of Site Grading (GRAD2018-0001), ministerial the past, a group of MA Little coachable, engaged, spirited UHYLHZRID3DYLQJ([FHSWLRQ ;3$9 DQGWDNHWKHÀQDODFWLRQRQ League leaders of the Coach COACH PAT KELLY and, most importantly, I think Design Review (ASRB2018-0030). Pitch/TBall Division decided Pitch/TBall Division Com- they are all having a ton of fun 5. Town-wide ZOAM2019-0003 the time was right to try giving missioner Scott Retchless. The and learning some baseball.” Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance Update Planner: girls a team of their own — and girls, he says, “did great.” Fun, with no tears, he notes. -DFNLH

18QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQJune 12, 2019 SCHOOLS Town of Atherton

NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE 2019 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and THE 2019 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Atherton City Council will hold a public meeting to review and consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation concerning the adoption of an Initial Study and Negative Declaration and adoption of an amendment to the Atherton General Plan consisting of the 2019 General Plan Update described below.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said review is will be held by the City Council at its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Holbrook-Palmer Park – Pavilion at 150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton, California in the Town of Atherton, at which time and place all persons interested may appear and show cause, if they have any, why the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration should not be adopted the City Council or why the Photo courtesy of Sacred Heart Schools 2019 General Plan Update should not be adopted by the City Council. Blue Ribbon winners, front row, from left, Soana Mahoni, Asha Agarwal, Hannah Cevasco and Grace Connors; second row, from left, Description: The Project is an update of the Atherton General Plan Land Use Element, Britney Avila, Rayan Rizvi and Isabelle Maennle; third row, from left, Circulation Element (including Scenic Highways), Open Space and Conservation Element, Community Safety Element and Noise Element. Sierra Burton, Ajay Ravi, Matthew Heafey and Gretchen Connors; back row, from left, Nate Fleischli, Lindsay Johnston and Joseph Hill. Key revisions and additions proposed include:

࠮ 3HUK

June 12, 2019QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ19 CALENDAR

6XPPHU3XSSHWU\)HVWLYDO)DQWDV\ a petting zoo, face painting and more. June Collection, 314 Lomita Drive, Stanford. Q CALENDAR RQ6WULQJV Attendees will meet a host of 12, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Santa Cruz Avenue and events.stanford.edu Outdoor Recreation 3-foot-tall, fully articulated marionettes. The +XGGDUW3DUN6XQVHW+LNH Presented by Chestnut Street, Menlo Park. business.menlo- ¶/HDUQLQJWR)O\· The Portola Art Gallery characters include a mama and baby dragon, Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks, Visit AlmanacNews.com/calendar parkchamber.com presents “Learning to Fly,” a collection of dancing ducks, tap-dancing skeletons and this docent-led hike explores wildlife, night- to see more calendar listings photographic images of owls and other birds comical clowns. June 16, 2-3 p.m. Free. Belle blooming flowers and more. Long pants, a Talks & Lectures by Larry Calof of Atherton. The exhibit fea- Haven Library, 413 Ivy Drive, Menlo Park. long-sleeved shirt, closed-toed shoes and tures images printed on canvas and alumi- Theater menlopark.org 6XPPHU1LJKWV1HVW1LJKW Filoli bee- water are recommended. June 19 and July num, as well as works printed on traditional ¶$UFKGXNH· TheatreWorks Silicon Valley keeper Kendal Sagar leads this family lec- 24, 6:15-8:30 p.m. $6 parking fee. Huddart archival paper. Through June 30, 10:30 a.m.- presents the Northern California premiere of Concerts ture, “Big Buzz about Bees.” June 13, 5-8 County Park, 1100 Kings Mountain Road, “Archduke.” Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist p.m. Free. Filoli Gardens, 86 Old Canada 4 p.m. Free. Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor During their per- Woodside. huddartwunderlichfriends.org Rajiv Joseph, the story explores how one man, ¶0XVLFRIWKH$PHULFDV· Road, Woodside. filoli.org Road, Menlo Park. portolaartgallery.com formance of “Music of the Americas” (Musica :HHNGD\7DNH$+LNH+XGGDUW3DUN one moment, can derail an entire century. 5DQG\5LED\¶3DWURQ6DLQWVRI1RWK de las Americas), Stephen and Gwynne of the Participants will choose between two hikes: Through June 30; times vary. $60; discounts LQJ· Randy Ribay celebrates the launch of Film group Zun Zun will present music from many the Bay Tree Trail to Richards Road Trail to for students, seniors. Mountain View Center for “Patron Saints of Nothing,” a powerful com- )LOP6FUHHQLQJ¶7KH:HGGLQJ%DQTXHW· regions of the Americas on more than 30 Crystal Springs Trail (2.4 miles), or the Crystal the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain ing-of-age story about grief, guilt and the A gay man’s marriage of convenience with instruments, celebrating the environments and Springs Trail to Dean Trail (5 miles). June 19, View. theatreworks.org risks a Filipino-American teenager takes to a young woman turns into a major inconve- cultures of North America, Central America 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Huddart Park, 1100 Kings uncover the truth about his cousin’s murder. nience when his traditional Taiwanese family ¶1H[WWR1RUPDO· This Tony Award- and and South America. June 19, 4-5 p.m. Free. Mountain Road, Woodside. Search event- June 12, 7-8 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Books, 1010 flies in for the ceremony. June 18, 6:30-8:30 Pulitzer Prize-winning musical explores mental Belle Haven Library, 413 Ivy Drive, Menlo Park. brite.com for more info. El Camino Real, Menlo Park. keplers.org p.m. Free. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., illness and the effect it has on the American menlopark.org family. Through June 22, 8 p.m. $38; discount (QG*XQ9LROHQFH0RPV'HPDQG Menlo Park. menlopark.org 6XPPHU&RQFHUW6HULHV7KH6XQ.LQJV Sports for students. Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview $FWLRQ In a comprehensive “This is Now” 6WDQIRUG*OREDO6WXGLHV6XPPHU)LOP The Sun Kings will perform music by the Bea- $QQ.LOOLRQ Award-winning San Francisco Ave., Los Altos. Go to losaltosstage.org. conversation with journalist Angie Coiro for )HVWLYDO This free film festival will show tles. June 12, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Fremont Park, Chronicle sports columnist Ann Killion dis- the new book, “Fight Like a Mother,” author 10 films from countries around the world, ¶2QH0DQ7ZR*XYQRUV· This fast-paced Santa Cruz Avenue and University Drive, Menlo cusses her new book “Champions of Wom- and former stay-at-home mom of five Shan- including India, Norway, Germany and Hun- farce follows Francis Henshall, who finds him- Park. menlopark.org en’s Soccer,” a guide to soccer for young non Watts shares her expertise on how to gary. This year’s films will focus on the theme self down on his luck, hungry and suddenly sports fans. June 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. employed by two mob bosses. June 14-30; $QJOR,ULVK$PHULFDQDFRQFHUWIRU have an impact on the future. June 13, 7:30- “Earth: Habitat for All.” Wednesdays, June Tony James Shevlin, an Anglo- Books Inc. Palo Alto, 74 Town & Country Vil- times vary. $25-$52; discounts for seniors, )DWKHU·V'D\ 9 p.m. $23 or $45 with book; discount for 19-Sept. 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Sapp Cen- Irish singer-songwriter and professional lage, Palo Alto. booksinc.net students. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield students. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino ter Auditorium, Room 111, 376 Lomita Drive, musician, performs at Dala’s Nest House to Road, Palo Alto. paplayers.org Real, Menlo Park. keplers.org Stanford. sgs.stanford.edu celebrate Father’s Day. June 16, 4-6 p.m. $20 Community Groups ¶7DOHVRI+RIIPDQQ· “Tales of Hoffmann,” cash/seat donation. Dala’s Nest House, 371 Museums & Exhibits Food & Drink )LUH6DIH6DQ0DWHR&RXQW\ The work- by Jacques Offenbach, takes viewers on a O’Connor St., Menlo Park. dalas-nest-house- shop includes a series of presentations by 3XEOLF7RXU$QGHUVRQ&ROOHFWLRQ The 7ULYLD1LJKWDW&DIH=RH Participants flex journey through the doomed romances of the concerts.business.site staff and consultants with Sonoma County Anderson Collection features modern and their knowledge on various topics during poet, Hoffmann. Hounded by his nemesis Agriculture & Open Space, who will be contemporary American paintings and Trivia Night at Cafe Zoe. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. and accompanied by his ever-faithful friend sharing data and analysis from the Sonoma Festivals & Fairs sculptures assembled by a Bay Area fam- Free. Cafe Zoe, 1929 Menalto Ave., Menlo Nicklausse, Hoffmann seems forever unlucky County Complex Fires of 2017. June 12, 9 %ORFN3DUW\ Menlo Park’s 13th annual ily who built the collection over the last 50 Park. cafezoehub.com in love. June 16, 5-8 p.m. $45; discounts for a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Woodside Town Hall, 2955 Downtown Block Party will include live bands, years. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays students, seniors. Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Woodside Road, Woodside. Search event- inflatable rides, a trackless train, mini-golf, through Dec. 18, 12:30 p.m. Free. Anderson Fabian Way, Palo Alto. app.arts-people.com brite.com for info.

This statement was filed with the County Redwood City, Daly News and San Mateo action, jurisdiction exists in this township NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on May Times is the most likely to provide notice to under NRS 73.010. OF: Public 21, 2019. the Defendant of the pendency of the suit. I acknowledge that I have received and DANIEL STRANGE (ALM May 29; June 5, 12, 19, 2019) NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that read the document entitled “Small Claims Case No.: 19-PRO-00643 BLUE LABEL INVESTMENTS the Affidavit and Order in this suit be served Information” and will comply with the To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT on Defendant, ROBIN J. REYNOLDS, herein requirements therein. creditors, and persons who may otherwise File No.: 281414 by publication thereof in the above-named The undersigned does hereby affirm that be interested in the will or estate, or both, of The following person (persons) is (are) doing newspaper. pursuant to NRS 239B.030, this document does DANIEL STRANGE. 995 Fictitious Name business as: IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of the not contain the social security number of any A Petition for Probate has been filed by: LISA Blue Label Investments, located at 3402 Affidavit and Order be deposited in the United person. JO NOBLE in the Superior Court of California, Statement Devon Way, Redwood City, CA 94061, San States Post Office at Richmond, California, I declare under penalty of perjury that the County of SAN MATEO. enclosed in a sealed envelope upon which PIVOTING HOME CARE Mateo County. foregoing is true and correct. The Petition for Probate requests that: the postage is fully prepaid, addressed to PIVOTING ASPECTS HEALTHCARE STAFFING Registered owner(s): /s/______LISA JO NOBLE be appointed as personal Defendant at: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DANIEL ZAPATA Plaintiff/Declarant representative to administer the estate of the ROBIN J. REYNOLDS, 1633 Madison Ave., File No.: 281215 3402 Devon Way Filed On: 3/14/19 decedent. Redwood City, CA 94061. The following person (persons) is (are) doing Redwood City, CA 94061 The petition requests authority to administer IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that due service of a business as: This business is conducted by: An Individual. ORDER the estate under the Independent copy of the Affidavit and Order on Defendant 1.) Pivoting Home Care, 2.) Pivoting Aspects The registrant commenced to transact Administration of Estates Act. (This authority in person outside of the State of Nevada Healthcare Staffing, located at 318 Westlake business under the fictitious business name(s) THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, to the will allow the personal representative to take shall be equivalent to completed service by Center, Ste. 202, Daly City, CA 94015, San listed above on N/A. within-named defendant(s) : You are hereby many actions without obtaining court approval. publication and deposit in the united states Mateo County; Mailing address: 2861 This statement was filed with the County directed to appear and answer the foregoing Before taking certain very important actions, Post Office and that such process may be Fleetwood Dr., San Bruno, CA 94066. Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on May claim in the above-entitled court at INCLINE however, the personal representative will be served upon Defendant as prescribed by Registered owner(s): 31, 2019. VILLAGE JUSTICE COURT, 865 Tahoe Blvd., required to give notice to interested persons statue. PIVOTING ASPECTS (ALM June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019) Suite 301, Incline Village, Nevada. (775) 832- unless they have waived notice or consented

2861 Fleetwood Dr. 4100. For additional information, go to www. to the proposed action.) The independent Empresa Savi Dated this 13th day of May, 2019. San Bruno, CA 94066 ivcbcourt.com. administration authority will be granted unless SaviE /s/______On Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM California FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT an interested person files an objection to the Justice of the Peace reset for Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 10:30 AM This business is conducted by: A Corporation. File No.: 281458 petition and shows good cause why the court reset for Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 10:30 AM The registrant commenced to transact The following person(s) is (are) doing business should not grant the authority. Seal business under the fictitious business name(s) as: A HEARING on the petition will be held on /s/ Frances Fash listed above on N/A. “Empresa Savi” and “SaviE”, located at 2056 June 28, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 28, of the This statement was filed with the County AFFIDAVIT AND ORDER Clerk of the Court Superior Court of California, County of San Pulgas Ave., E. Palo Alto, CA 94303, San Mateo IN THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT OF INCLINE Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on May By /s/______Mateo, located at 400 County Center, Redwood County. VILLAGE-CRYSTAL BAY TOWNSHIP 10, 2019. Deputy Clerk City, CA 94063. Registered owner(s): WASHOE COUNTY, STATE OF NEVADA (ALM May 22, 29; June 5, 12, 2019) If you object to the granting of the petition, you IMELDA LLANOS DE LUNA (775) 832-4100 (ALM May 22, 29; June 5, 12, 2019) should appear at the hearing and state your STANFORD GARDENS 2056 Pulgas Ave. objections or file written objections with the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT E. Palo Alto, CA 94303 NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF court before the hearing. Your appearance may File No.: 281124 This business is conducted by: An Individual. If either party requires a court reporter, NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF be in person or by your attorney. The following person (persons) is (are) doing The registrant commenced to transact please see Small Claims Information sheet for CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor business as: business under the fictitious business name(s) instructions. Case No.: 19CIV02466 of the decedent, you must file your claim with Stanford Gardens, located at 718 Oak Grove listed above on N/A. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo This statement was filed with the County Case No. ISC: 19-00003 Petitioner: JEFFREY ALLEN GRANT filed a the court and mail a copy to the personal County. Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on June petition with this court for a decree changing representative appointed by the court within Registered owner(s): 3, 2019. Plaintiff: LYNELL HEATLEY names as follows: the later of either (1) four months from the date LAKESHORE DRIVE, LLC (ALM June 12, 19, 26; July 3, 2019) 15 Breakers Blvd., Richmond, CA 94804 JEFFREY ALLEN GRANT to JEFFREY ALLEN of first issuance of letters to a general personal 718 Oak Grove Avenue 510-599-3837 CARVAJAL. representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of Menlo Park, CA 94025 997 All Other Legals [email protected] THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from This business is conducted by: A Limited IN THE JUSTICE COURT OF INCLINE VILLAGE- VS. in this matter appear before this court at the the date of mailing or personal delivery to you Liability Company. CRYSTAL BAY TOWNSHIP Defendant: Robin J. Reynolds hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, of a notice under section 9052 of the California The registrant commenced to transact COUNTY OF WASHOE, STATE OF NEVADA 1633 Madison Ave. Redwood City, CA 94061 why the petition for change of name should Probate Code. Other California statutes and business under the fictitious business name(s) 650-465-1935 not be granted. Any person objecting to the legal authority may affect your rights as a listed above on N/A. ORDER FOR PUBLICATON OF SUMMONS Rob<@Robreynolds.com name changes described above must file a creditor. You may want to consult with an This statement was filed with the County Case No.: ISC 19-00003 written objection that includes the reasons for attorney knowledgeable in California law. You Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on May Dept. No.: 1 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLAINT the objection at least two court days before may examine the file kept by the court. 1, 2019. STATE OF NEVADA, COUNTY OF WASHOE the matter is scheduled to be heard and must If you are a person interested in the estate, (ALM May 22, 29; June 5, 12, 2019) LYNELL HEATLEY, Plaintiff, appear at the hearing to show cause why the you may file with the court a Request for ROAD SERVICE AUTO ELECTRIC SERVICE “SKY VS. I, the undersigned plaintiff, under penalty of petition should not be granted. If no written Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an BLUE” ROBIN J. REYNOLDS, Defendant. perjury under the laws of the State of Nevada objection is timely filed, the court may grant inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT declare that the defendant(s) is (are) indebted the petition without a hearing. any petition or account as provided in Probate File No.: 281323 Upon the Affidavit Order for Publication of to me in the sum of $2492.60 (plus court costs) NOTICE OF HEARING: June 19, 2019, 9:00 a.m., Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice The following person (persons) is (are) doing Summons and the Affidavit of Non-Service for the following reasons: Dept.: PJ of the Superior Court of California, form is available from the court clerk. business as: attached thereto, filed herein, it appears to Property damage and expenses due to the County of San Mateo, located at 400 County Attorney for Petitioner: Road Service Auto Electric Service “Sky Blue”, the satisfaction of the Court and the Court defendant’s water heater (861 Southwood Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. A copy of this Eyad Yaser Abdeljawad located at 2274 Ralmar Ave., East Palo Alto, CA finds, that the Affidavit and Order cannot be Blvd. #18 Incline Village, NV 89451), flooding ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published 5670 Schaefer Ave., Ste. P 94303, San Mateo County. served upon Defendant in person within the my units basement (#17) on November 8, at least once each week for four successive Chino, CA 91710 Registered owner(s): State of California; and it appearing from the 2017. Rob admitted his guilt & neglect, and weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the (909) 800-8600 JOSE ANTONIO ROJAS ALVAREZ affidavit, and the Court here finds, that a cause promised to rectify my damages. He has made petition in the following newspaper of general (ALM June 12, 19, 26, 2019) 2274 Ralmar Ave. of action exists in favor of the Plaintiff against one payment to me of $200 (January 2018). circulation, printed in this county: East Palo Alto, CA 94303 Defendant, that Defendant is a necessary I further declare, that I have demanded THE ALMANAC Call 650-223-6578 or email This business is conducted by: An Individual. and proper party herein, and the last-known payment of said sum; that the defendant(s) Date: May 7, 2019 [email protected] The registrant commenced to transact residence and address of Defendant is/was refused to pay the same and no part thereof /s/ Jonathan E. Karesh for assistance with your legal business under the fictitious business name(s) 1633 Madison Ave., Redwood City, CA 94061. has been paid; and to the best of my JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT advertising needs. listed above on N/A. It further appearing that the Mercury News, knowledge at the commencement of the (ALM May 22, 29; June 5, 12, 2019)

20QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQJune 12, 2019 COMMUNITY

“Snowy Owl” (12x18) is one of the photographs featured in Larry Calof’s current exhibit at the Portola Art Gallery. Birds in the spotlight Atherton photographer Larry Calof is has exhibited his wildlife and landscape showing works featuring images of vari- work at the gallery numerous times. ous species of owls and other birds at the In addition to the Portola Art Gallery, Portola Art Gallery, located in the Allied Calof has exhibited and taken prizes Arts Guild in Menlo Park. An artist at a number of local juried art shows, reception is scheduled for Saturday, June including Filoli, Pacific Art League, 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. and the California Land Trust Gallery, The photos are printed on canvas and according to a press release from the aluminum, as well as on traditional gallery. archival paper. The gallery is at 75 Arbor Road. The art show, titled “Learning to Fly” Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. is an encore performance for Calof, who Monday through Saturday.

Build Your Dreams with a View 370 Golden Oak Drive, Portola Valley 3 Beds | 2 Baths | Home ±2,270 sf | Lot ±1.03 acres

Dulcy Freeman More details at PVBayViews.com 650.804.8884 [email protected] 640 Oak Grove Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Lic. #01342352

June 12, 2019QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ21 ViewpointIDEAS,IDEAS, THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ABOUT LOCAL ISSUESISSUES

Let’s tackle the moral crisis of our time: affordable housing By Nancy Stork Road. Here are some of the arguments I Affordable housing in the Bay Area will Nancy Stork has been a San Jose State have heard and my replies: help save the carbon costs of workers n 1994, my husband and I put a bid University English professor for 25 years, on a house in Ladera. The deal never and a Portola Valley resident since Q Portola Valley is already so expensive, commuting for hours. We can build hous- went through, but one of the shocks 1996. She sings in the St. Bede’s it won’t really be affordable anyway. ing and work on public transportation. I Episcopal Church choir, and is of my life came when I read the deed to Answer: There are many levels of Q Let Redwood City do it, let Google that house and found an exclusionary an avid hiker and a volunteer affordability and we need housing at all and Facebook do it. People can move to with transitional housing and of them. the Midwest if they can’t afford houses racial covenant from the 1950s. The real- adult literacy programs. tor’s cover letter said that racially based Q The town is a gateway to the open here. covenants were no longer legal, but there GUEST OPINION space. Answer: Redwood City is doing its it sits, a blight on our history, fully search- Answer: We have multiple trailheads part; Google and Facebook can be part able by anyone who wants to visit the San housing, the effects multiply. When well- and two beautiful gateways to open space: of the solution, and young people should Mateo County Records. housed people equivocate and say “Not Willowbrook and 555 Portola Road. There not have to be told to leave their jobs. We are now at a historical juncture. My here. Not now.”, the delays mount and is an existing right of way, and walking by Town planners know that ideal com- students are sleeping on sofas or com- people are driven out. a sensibly designed group of small homes munities have people of all income levels muting from King City. One told me he Many people in Portola Valley have will not impede anyone’s progress toward and all ages. I, for one, do not want to was offered a room in a converted meat worked on this issue; I thank you. I Windy Hill or the Toyon trails. live in a town of old people sitting on locker. Drive north on I-280 at 4:30 a.m. applaud the public meetings held by the Q The environment, particularly the real estate riches, with our school popu- and you will see dozens of cars parked on town and by Stanford. I am glad to hear frog pond, needs to be preserved. lation declining. If we do not grow, we the berm. People are living in RVs along that the Priory is proposing more faculty Answer: We have a robust review pro- will wither on the vine. We can build El Camino Real. The Bay Area, home to housing and I appreciate that the town cess in place that will save the frog pond, housing without destroying the rural self-proclaimed “sanctuary cities,” has is relaxing its rules on ADUs. These are respect the environment and build green character of this town. As a start, we can hundreds of people living under bridges. important steps, and I hope we can do houses. say yes to affordable housing on town Affordable housing is the moral crisis of more. Q There’s no transportation. lands. our time. In particular, I support the development Answer: Working-class people in the Let’s begin to undo historical injustic- Local decisions have global impact. of the town land wedged between the Bay Area already own cars. Old cars es and make Portola Valley a better place When cities in the Bay Area vote to limit Corte Madera school fence and Alpine that break down and cause traffic jams. to live.

way to get to work, as they Lesson learned the hard way: A mount LETTERS cannot afford a car. Caltrain Our readers write passengers with bicycles are is a must when driving with a cell phone the only class of train riders who are denied boarding at the By Kate Daly Caltrain needs to rethink platform. For some people this to a quick online search, but use multiple taps of swipes such proposed bike policy can cause them to lose a job. admit to being a distract- no points marring my driving as done while texting, entering All other Caltrain passengers ed driver that day, busy record. information, or scrolling. Editor: are always allowed to board the I shuttling In hopes of sparing others a Q The law applies at stop signs I have been a Caltrain rider train. two cars to similar traffic ticket, I share and stop lights, just like when for over 40 years. I have seen The current staff proposal the shop for verbatim what the San Mateo you are driving. Pull over to a Caltrain progress from not for electric train layout reduces repairs so I police officer handed me on a safe parking space to handle allowing any bicycles on trains bicycle space and encourages could leave sheet entitled, “California’s Cell your business. to becoming one of the best bike theft. Having only two town on Phone Law.” Q Drivers under the age of 18 transit agencies for allowing bike cars, rather than four, will short notice. Q While driving, you cannot may not use any mobile com- bikes onboard. increase dwell time, causing But when I use a cellphone or similar elec- munication device at all, wheth- Being able to take a bicycle delays; and force passengers was pulled REPORTER’S tronic communication device er hands-free or hand-held. on the train is critical to using with bikes to stand in the aisle, over by a NOTEBOOK while holding it in your hand. Q You may use a hand- the train as a substitute for a making it hard for people to motorcycle If the device is used in a hands- held cellphone for true emer- car. It allows train riders to use restack bikes and move in and cop for touching my cellphone free manner, such as speaker- gency purposes to call law multiple stations, run errands out of the train. Additionally, it at a stoplight, I didn’t think I phone or voice commands, that enforcement, fire department, and meet clients during the will cut capacity from 77 to 72 was also a criminal. is legal but never while holding health care provider or other day. Without the ability to have bikes per train at a time when To be clear: I was not texting, it. legitimate emergency services my bicycle with me, I could not demand is growing. talking, or emailing, but was Q Using communication sys- agency.” do this. This is true for many Caltrain can do better than enabling the Bluetooth con- tems built into the vehicle by other regular train riders as the current staff proposal. nection to receive calls via my the manufacturer is legal. Woodside resident Kate Daly well. Bob Mack, Publisher, car’s audio system. My elderly Q To be legal, the phone or is a contributing writer for For many people the train/ Cycle California! Magazine mother is nearing the end, and I device must be placed in a The Almanac. bike combination is the only San Jose am in constant communication mount attached either on the with her caregivers. dashboard, center console, or I had turned off Wi-Fi and a seven-inch square section in Bluetooth on my cellphone the lower right corner of the What’s on your mind? while I was in an unsecure windshield, or in a five-inch From City Hall politics and the schools to Letters should be no longer than 300 environment at the car shop, square section in the lower left transportation and other pressing issues, words. and realized five minutes into corner of the windshield near- the Almanac aims to keep readers informed You can also submit a longer piece of 450 my drive home that I hadn’t est the driver. The mounting changed the settings. One or device placement cannot about their community. But we also want to to 600 words for consideration to publish as screen tap later, I learned I was hinder the driver’s view. hear from you. a guest opinion column. breaking California’s cellphone Q While driving, you can Tell us what’s on your mind by sending Questions? Email Renee Batti at rbatti@ law. swipe or tap the screen one time your letters to [email protected]. AlmanacNews.com, or call 650-223-6528. I am now facing a court while it is in the mount in order Or snail-mail them to: The Almanac, 450 appearance, and/or paying a to activate or deactivate a fea- Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306. fine of maybe $150, according ture or function. It is illegal to

22QThe AlmanacQAlmanacNews.comQJune 12, 2019 Idyllic Woodside Equestrian Estate

Main Residence: 4 BR | 4.5 BA | ±6,349 sf

Property: ±8.72 acres

Mission Revival estate provides total seclusion and includes equestrian facility, tennis court, pool and spa, guest suite with fully-equipped gym and fitness studio, detached estate manager’s office, and separate personal office.

Offered at $29,500,000

IdyllicWoodsideEstate.com

Woodside Vineyard Estate

Main Residence: 6 BR | 3.5 BA | ±8,826 SF

Property: ±6.41 acres

Extraordinary estate features a stunning, main home, 2-bedroom guest house, and entertainment pavilion with spa facilities and wine room. Amenities include clay tennis court, pool, and vineyard with grafted aged vines.

Offered at $27,900,000

WoodsideVineyardEstate.com

#1 Producing Group, Michael Dreyfus Noelle Queen The Dreyfus Group Golden Gate Sotheby’s 650.485.3476 650.427.9211 International Realty [email protected] [email protected] Top 250 Agent Nationwide, Lic. #01121795 Lic. #01917593 Michael Dreyfus WSJ / Real Trends Visit Dreyfus.Group for more listings · Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

June 12, 2019QAlmanacNews.comQThe AlmanacQ23 COLDWELL BANKER

Sunnyvale | $1,875,000 Sunnyvale | $1,150,000 Rare opportunity to own a single-story triplex in desirable Sunnyvale with an easy Charming three bedroom, two bath home with a chef’s kitchen, an excellent commute to high-tech companies. nPPSQMBOGPSFOUFSUBJOJOHBOEBHSFBUDPNNVUFSMPDBUJPO Jackie Jones Rich Lewetzow 415.830.0699 408.448.4488 CalRE#01862663 [email protected] Eric Sandate 415.319.3065 CalRE#00595786 CalRE#01455316

San Jose | Price Upon Request Redwood City | $4,000/mo This home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a refreshed kitchen, both living and Cozy 2br/1ba home in the heart of Silicon Valley. This home is complete with a chef’s kitchen, family rooms, and a spacious backyard with a huge lemon tree. DSPXONPMEJOH IBSEXPPEnPPSTBOEBTQBDJPVTCBDLZBSE Cara Ryan Noah Hurchanik 916.716.8233 650.743.2126 [email protected] [email protected] CalRE#01952043 CalRE#01767102

Mountain View | $1,695,000 Redwood City | $1,649,000 East Palo Alto | $1,068,000 Built in approx.1976, Remodeled One Story Ranch Style Home w/ 3 bedrooms & two bathrooms w/ Unique 4br/2.5, 2000sf home w/an open kitchen/dining/ Charming 3br/1ba move in ready home. Close to Highway larger rear yard. living area on a large ~11,200sf park-like setting lot. 101, Facebook, Amazon, Google, shopping, and schools. Jerry Dias Wendi Selig-Aimonetti Miriam Porras 408.644.5041 408.445.5505 650.465.5602 CalRE#02002039 [email protected] [email protected] Amelia Middel 650.704.3064 CalRE#00551558 CalRE#01001476 CalRE#01103989

COLDWELLBANKERHOMES.COM