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COURTS Jury selection begins in May murder trial Alvarez faces the death penalty if convicted of East Palo Alto officer’s murder by Sue Dremann

nstructions to the jury in the trial he will present evidence that May of Alberto Alvarez, accused of operated outside the scope of his du- I murdering East Palo Alto Police ties, allegedly beating Alvarez with Officer Richard May in January a baton and firing a shot at Alvarez 2006, will include a modern-day as the defendant ran away. admonition: No tweeting. But Steve Wagstaffe, San Mateo That instruction to refrain from County chief deputy district attor- using the website Twitter was one of ney, argued that if the defense is several decisions San Mateo County allowed to present the PTSD ar- Superior Court Judge Craig L. Par- gument, the prosecution should be sons and attorneys for the defense allowed to present gang-affiliation Veronica Weber and prosecution worked out on the evidence in order to draw a distinc- opening day of Alvarez’s capital- tion between Alvarez as an innocent punishment trial Tuesday. victim of a violent world and bring- Alvarez, 25, is charged with ing violence upon himself. first-degree murder with special Alvarez “sought out gang activity. circumstances and could be given He was not just a victim of a violent They’re b-a-a-a-c-k to school the death penalty or life in prison world, but he was one of the active Ohlone Elementary School teacher Kim Prescott captured the attention of her kindergarten and first- without the possibility of parole if participants in the violent world,” grade students by reading ‘Mouse Paint’ on the first day of school in Palo Alto on Tuesday. The school convicted. He allegedly shot May to Wagstaffe said. district is facing lower-than-expected enrollment this year. death after the officer responded to Alvarez, looking thinner and pal- a call about an argument at a Uni- er than in his arrest photos, sat pas- versity Avenue restaurant in East sively in red jail clothing, shackled COMMUNITY Palo Alto. at the waist and ankles in the court- On Tuesday, Parsons ruled on room Tuesday. and feature representatives from the jury-selection criteria and left open Parsons agreed that jury instruc- Amid fear of another suicide, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, Protes- the possible admission of some tions will include the “Liberman tant, Roman Catholic and Christian evidence at the end of the trial that admonition,” named after Alva- Science traditions. alleges Alvarez is a member of the rez’s attorney, who raised the is- vows of vigilance The Palo Alto Council of PTAs, Sacramento Street Gang. sue of restricting use of high-tech Palo Alto officials, parents respond Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital In March, Parsons had blocked evi- devices by jurors during the trial, and Adolescent Counseling Servic- dence of Alvarez’s alleged gang af- along with newspapers and news to teen’s suicide with counseling, workshops es will be presenting a panel discus- filiation. He reaffirmed that ruling on reports. by the Palo Alto Weekly Staff sion and resource fair on stress on Tuesday, saying the alleged gang con- Jurors will also be warned against Oct. 21. (See sidebar on page 5 for nection cannot be presented as a mo- posting on Twitter (called tweeting), n the wake of a third Palo Alto of a southbound train. Caltrain offi- details.) tive. But he would consider in a sepa- blogging or instant messaging or re- student suicide on the Caltrain cials said that she left a suicide note “Clearly we have a case of suicide rate hearing later whether prosecutors ceiving such messages, all of which I tracks within four months, wor- at the scene. She was identified by clusters here,” a somber Kevin Skel- can use the argument during rebuttal could cause a mistrial. ried school officials, parents and the Santa Clara County Coroner’s ly, Palo Alto Unified School District at the end of the trial, he said. The trial resumed Tuesday after a mental-health professionals are Office Tuesday as Catrina Holmes superintendent, said Monday. “Our Defense attorneys are expected to five-month postponement. Following vowing to increase their support of Palo Alto. balancing issue is to take care of the present expert witnesses to testify jury selection, which could last five for children and youth and have The religious community will be kids.” that Alvarez suffers from post-trau- weeks, attorneys’ opening statements planned two workshops to address hosting a panel discussion on Mon- On Monday, a retired counselor matic stress disorder (PTSD) that are expected the week of Oct. 12. emotional well-being this fall. day on how spiritual practices and at Terman Middle School, which could have affected his actions. The trial, including the penalty Last Friday night (Aug. 21), a teachings can strengthen the com- Holmes had attended, met with Eric Liberman, one of two de- phase, is expected to last until 13-year-old incoming Gunn High munity’s youth. It will be moderated fense attorneys, has previously said Dec. 16. N School freshman stepped in front by Palo Alto Mayor Peter Drekmeier (continued on page 5) *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕ}ÕÃÌÊÓn]ÊÓääÊU Page 3

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703 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94302 QUOTE OF THE WEEK (650) 326-8210 PUBLISHER ‘‘ William S. Johnson EDITORIAL Jay Thorwaldson, Editor Jocelyn Dong, Managing Editor Carol Blitzer, Associate Editor Keith Peters, Sports Editor We’re at a dangerous point right Tyler Hanley, Express™ and Online Editor Rebecca Wallace, Arts & Entertainment Editor Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor now. Chris Kenrick, Gennady Sheyner, Staff Writers — Kevin Skelly, superintendent of the Palo Alto Sue Dremann, Staff Writer, Special Sections Editor Karla Kane, Editorial Assistant Unified School District, on comforting grieving Veronica Weber, Staff Photographer students while not making suicide seem normal. See Jeanne Aufmuth, Dale Bentson, Colin Becht, ‘‘ story on page 3. Peter Canavese, Kit Davey, Jeanie Forte, Iris Harrell, Sheila Himmel, Kevin Kirby, Jack McKinnon, Susan Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, Contributors Daniela Reichelstein, Kristen Barta, Emily James, Maud Lepine Editorial Interns Lauren Jow, Arts & Entertainment Intern DESIGN Shannon Corey, Design Director Around Town Raul Perez, Assistant Design Director Linda Atilano, Diane Haas, Scott Peterson, HEALTHY SKEPTICISM ... U.S. be about as far apart as the two Paul Llewellyn, Senior Designers Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, bodies negotiating. The SEIU Laura Don, Gary Vennarucci, Designers hasn’t had to deal with gun- site features pictures of mon- PRODUCTION toting dissidents or engage in sters, colorful graphs, snappy Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager Dorothy Hassett, Blanca Yoc, shouting matches with her con- headings (“Once upon a tough Sales & Production Coordinators stituents during recent Town Hall economic time...”), humorless ADVERTISING meetings on the health care sys- chapter titles (“The Shell Game,” Walter Kupiec, Advertising Director tem — so far. That’s because, “Costly Façade”) and pathos- Cathy Norfleet, Display Advertising Sales Asst. Judie Block, Janice Hoogner, Gary Whitman, Eshoo, unlike some of her heavy projections of what the Display Advertising Sales congressional colleagues, has city’s proposal would mean for Kathryn Brottem, Real Estate Advertising Sales limited her outreach to a series SEIU workers (“An Administrative Joan Merritt, Real Estate Advertising Asst. David Cirner, Irene Schwartz, of telephone meetings, which Associate would have to feed Inside Advertising Sales she calls (somewhat oxymoroni- his children with $450 less per Alicia Santillan, Classified Administrative Asst. cally) “Telephone Townhall.” But month”). The city’s chart-heavy EXPRESS, ONLINE AND VIDEO SERVICES that hasn’t kept constituents page is also full of statistics, but Rachel Palmer, Online Operations Coordinator from voicing skepticism about it also uses a more subdued Molly Stenhouse, Online Sales Consultant the overhaul proposals cur- tone in describing the gap be- BUSINESS tween the city’s position and the Mona Salas, Manager of Payroll & Benefits rently crawling through the two Elena Dineva, Mary McDonald, Cathy chambers of Congress. On Aug. union’s. “The City sees a future Stringari, Doris Taylor, Business Associates 19, a caller identified as Walt of sustained economic pres- ADMINISTRATION from Belmont accused Eshoo sures, coupled with long-term Amy Renalds, Assistant to the Publisher and the federal government upward pressure on salaries & Promotions Director Janice Covolo, Receptionist; Ruben Espinoza, of bankrupting Social Security and particularly benefit costs,” it Jorge Vera, Couriers and Medicare. He also brought says. The union’s proposals are EMBARCADERO PUBLISHING CO. up the 1999 federal takeover “short term,” it continues. William S. Johnson, President of Mustang Ranch, a Nevada Michael I. Naar, Vice President & CFO brothel that the government IN THIS CORNER ... Tesla Mo- Walter Kupiec, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Frank A. Bravo, Director, Information Technology temporarily took over after its tors’ recent decision to move & Webmaster previous owner was convicted to Stanford Research Park in Connie Jo Cotton, Major Accounts Sales Manager Palo Alto means the world’s two Bob Lampkin, Director, Circulation & Mailing for fraud. “You can’t even run Services that and sell whiskey and make leading electric-car entrepre- Alicia Santillan, Susie Ochoa, a profit,” Walt said. “Why do neurs — the other being Better Circulation Assistants Chris Planessi, Chip Poedjosoedarmo, you feel you should have direct Place — will now be working Computer System Associates access to our bank accounts within walking distance of each Lisa Trigueiro, Assistant to the Webmaster to pay for (health care)?” Eshoo other. 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COMMUNITY Suicide response the curriculum in Living Skills, a who may have otherwise attempted (continued from page 3) one-semester course required for suicide, mostly based on someone Catrina was active, honest, graduation at both high schools, seen acting in a strange manner near varies depending on the priorities the tracks. private, friend says Terman students. Counselors from of the instructor. Caltrain is also looking for physi- two Palo Alto nonprofits, Adoles- Skelly said this week that the dis- cal improvements around its right- Death came as a shock to friend cent Counseling Services and Kara, trict wants to be respectful of the of-way that could deter pedestrians. made themselves available to Gunn community’s loss but careful not The agency plans to spend about $1 by Sue Dremann students this week as well, a school to sensationalize the girl’s death or million on new fencing in the com- he death of Palo Alto student to me — ever,” she said. official said. prompt other students to take their ing year, said Mark Simon, Caltrain Catrina Holmes has evoked But Holmes was not open with The latest suicide has rocked the lives, he said. executive officer for public affairs. T scores of recollections and her deeper emotions: “She never community: In May and June, two “Our challenge is supporting the But the community’s energies condolence messages posted on expressed her feelings or wanted other Gunn students died by suicide kids in grieving but not over-dra- should be focused on addressing Twitter and Facebook, two social- to talk about things going on in her at the same West Meadow Drive matizing or making it seem like a the reasons why people choose to networking websites, along with the head,” Rizvi said. train crossing. normal behavior. ... We’re at a dan- go to the Caltrain right-of-way in sharing of personal stories about Holmes’ death came as a shock, The mother of one of those stu- gerous point right now,” he said. the first place, Simon said. He said her. Rizvi said. Last year, Holmes had dents pleaded with the Palo Alto He affirmed that the district will over the past decade an average of One friend, Sadaf Rizvi, who was seemed depressed but recently school board Tuesday night to lis- continue last spring’s efforts to bring 299 people died by suicide annu- close to Holmes since fifth grade, seemed to come out of it, she said. ten to students, not just adults, in discussion of mental illness out into ally in the three counties Caltrain said in a telephone conversation Holmes seemed “really happy responding to the recent deaths. the open and educate parents and serves, compared to an average of with the Weekly (with her mother’s at the time this happened,” Rizvi “There’s a sense of urgency that students about the root causes of nine people who committed sui- permission) that Holmes loved bik- said. “Before, she was feeling really I would like to stress,” said Kath- suicide. cide on Caltrain’s Peninsula right- ing and was usually very active and down. She felt like she was alone. leen Blanchard, mother of 17-year- “Identifying who’s at risk is dif- of-way. somewhat daring. She wanted a lot of space. She old Jean Paul “JP” Blanchard. “As ficult,” Skelly said. Mental health Simon said Caltrain will work “She was full of energy. She loved wanted to stay away from people I know in speaking with my son’s issues are “very elusive” behaviors with a group of mental-health doing things that no one else would for awhile.” friends, there are children who are that “defy easy solution,” he added. experts, including those from the do,” she said. Holmes was the daughter of hurting right now.” In his 25 years in education, Skel- Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Rizvi said her friend was an hon- Thomas J. Holmes, a well-known Blanchard, an attorney and ly said he has come to understand the Lucile Packard Children’s Hos- est person. aerospace engineer, and Natasha mother of two other children in the Palo Alto’s crisis as a community is pital, to spread information about “She always cheered me up. She Holmes. Her parents are reportedly school district, applauded the board not so unusual. Quoting from a book suicide prevention. The Palo Alto was always truthful. She never lied in isolation. N for considering ways to improve the he had on his desk, Skelly said sui- Police Department also plans to “social-emotional support for stu- cide clusters are more common than support the school community by dents” as one of its seven “focused one generally knows. He rattled off placing officers at every school How to help goals” for the coming school year. a list of communities, schools and and by having a greater presence “I don’t blame the school for my hospital settings where clusters have along the tracks, police said. And Workshops to address students’ emotional health son’s decision,” she said. “I don’t occurred around the nation. Liz Kniss, president of the Santa seek to place blame, but I want to “The more I read and the more I Clara County Board of Supervi- Supporting Our Teens: Multifaith Community Response find positive ways to help children learn, I’m not terribly surprised,” he sors, said the board’s Health and Representatives from the local faith community will host a panel discus- who are in pain. It appears that said. Hospital Committee will take up a sion to address how various faith teachings and practices can help adults most of the dialogue is taking place For their part, Caltrain and po- proposed “Suicide Prevention Task provide guidance and strength to children and youth. Palo Alto Mayor amongst adults and professionals, lice officials announced they would Force” on which the council men- Peter Drekmeier will moderate the panel, which will include people from but there are important interac- ramp up enforcement near the tracks tal health staff has been working six traditions: Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Roman Catholic and tions that need to take place with and team up with mental-health ex- since June. Christian Science. The event is free and open to the public. students. perts in an aggressive, community- She said she is well-aware of the When: Monday, Aug. 31, 7 to 9 p.m. “We need to help our children feel wide suicide-prevention effort. complexities and individual circum- Where: Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto safe about bringing up their con- J. David Triolo, Caltrain’s chief of stances surrounding each death and Information: www.multifaithpeace.org or 650-569-3416. cerns, and to help them feel valued protective services, said the agency of how the deaths each cause life- Dealing with Stress: An Experts’ View of Youth and connected.” will continue to monitor the tracks long heartbreak in families. As part of the social-emotional for trespassers and train its em- But she said the intent of the task Stress, Warning Signs and Solutions health goal, school officials pro- ployees in spotting and counseling force will be to design a program The Palo Alto Council of PTAs will host a program on middle- and posed asking teachers of the “Liv- individuals who may be prone to that will be fully integrated into high-school stress, removing the pressure to be perfect and opening up ing Skills” class to meet and create a suicide. county mental-health services and about depression in conjunction with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital consistent curriculum that includes Caltrain has had 13 “crisis inter- that would complement local com- and Adolescent Counseling Services. The panel will also include stu- mental-health education. Currently ventions” this year for individuals munity efforts. N dents. 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TRANSPORTATION GRAND OPENING Palo Alto boosts rail outreach Teach-in and workshop aim to raise awareness, solicit input on rail design by Gennady Sheyner alo Alto is planning a series of events to raise a.m. to 3:30 p.m., hope it will also prepare residents for awareness about the proposed high-speed rail a more in-depth urban-design workshop scheduled for P system even as the state Rail Authority looks to Oct. 3 and 4. That workshop, hosted by a group of local The revamp its outreach effort. architects, finance specialists and land-use profession- Natural Mattress So far, close to 200 people have signed up for a Sept. 12 als, will bring transportation, tunneling and financing Store teach-in at Palo Alto City Hall organized by the Peninsula experts to brainstorm on design concepts for the rail Cities Consortium, said Councilwoman Yoriko Kishimo- line. A group of volunteers, which includes local archi- to, who represents Palo Alto in the five-city group (Menlo tects Tony Carrasco and Councilman John Barton, will Open Every Day 11–7 Park, Atherton, Belmont and Burlingame are the other also present their award-winning conceptual design for £ÎxÊ1ÛiÀÃÌÞÊÛi°ÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊUÊÈxä°ÎÓ£°nÇää members). The goal, Kishimoto said, is to make sure the an underground train system in downtown Palo Alto. www.TheNaturalMattressStore.com rail line is designed in such a way as to integrate seam- Participants in the workshop will have a chance to lessly into the communities through which it passes. gather in groups and come up with their own preferred “Transportation decision-makers shouldn’t be making designs. On the second day of the workshop, experts these decisions alone,” Kishimoto said. “It would be plan to take the public’s suggestions and turn them into ironic, indeed, if during the course of building a high- concept plans. speed rail line in California, the high-speed rail made “We want the community to offer designs and then the communities less walkable.” have experts critique the community’s designs and Participants can register for the Saturday, Sept. 12, come up with their own state-of-the-art versions,” Car- teach-in at the consortium’s website, www.peninsu- rasco said. larail.com. Meanwhile, the agency charged with building the $40 Councilman Pat Burt, a member of a council subcom- billion system is increasing its own effort to inform the mittee focused on high-speed rail, said the teach-in will community about the proposed system, which has gal- GENERAL CONTRACTORS aim to broaden the public’s understanding of the various vanized opposition along the Peninsula corridor and specializing in design options for the high-speed rail and inform them prompted two lawsuits. new construction, additions and remodels about the financing impacts of these options. It will also At the Aug. 3 meeting of the authority’s Board of Di- CUSTOM CABINETMAKERS address ways the community could get involved in the rectors, Director Rod Diridon criticized the agency’s specializing in process of building the rail system. outreach efforts as inconsistent and confusing. The residential cabinetry “It will deal with the best process for communities problem, Diridon said, is that the rail authority has one and furniture to have a very substantive role in the decision making,” outreach team, while its consultants who are working Burt said. on particular portions of the rail line have their own 2570 leghorn street, unit d, The high-speed rail system, approved by California outreach teams. mountain view ca 94043 voters last November, would stretch between San Fran- The rail authority went out to bid on a new statewide mmfww.com cisco and Los Angeles and allow trains to reach speeds outreach/communications contract earlier this month. 650-960-3447 of up to 220 mph (or 125 mph when it passes through “There’s a tendency for the message to get confused dense areas). It would enable commuters to travel be- now and then,” Diridon said. “It’s one of the things that, tween San Francisco and Los Angeles in 2 hours and as we go to rebid, we need to address.” N 40 minutes. Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner can be e-mailed at T OWN & COUNTRY Organizers of the teach-in, which will be held from 9 [email protected]. F LOORING CENTER INC (!2$7//$s#!20%4 Wild shot hits pedestrian in EPA Online This Week A “motorist shooting at pedestrians” in East Palo ,!-).!4%s4),%s#/2+ These and other news stories were posted on Palo Alto shot one resident in the right thigh late Sunday Huge Selection of Alto Online throughout the week. For longer versions, night when the resident said he was walking in the go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com/news or click on 1300 block of East Bayshore Road, police reported. Wool Carpets “News” in the left, green column. (Posted Aug. 24 at 3:41 p.m.) New principal for Juana Briones Locally owned and operated Matthew Nagle, principal of Blackford Elementary Bicyclist injured in College Terrace means you save more! School in San Jose, was named principal of Juana A bicyclist was injured after he was hit by a pickup Briones School Tuesday, replacing Michael O’Neill, truck while riding across El Camino Real in Palo who resigned in late July. (Posted Aug. 26 at 9:06 a.m.) Alto’s College Terrace neighborhood Monday afternoon. (Posted Aug. 24 at 3:22 p.m.) 1460 El Camino Real, Menlo Park Board backs off re-opening Garland In a tortured effort to balance fiscal fears with un- Potential train death averted (650) 329-8926 certain enrollment growth projections, the Palo Alto A recent spate of tragedies along the tracks has everyone, perhaps especially Caltrain engineers, CA LIC# 924522 Board of Education Tuesday night voted 4-1 to back off from an earlier plan to re-open Garland Elemen- on edge. But among the horrible stories is one from tary School in 2012. (Posted Aug. 26 at 8:25 a.m.) Mountain View with a relatively happy ending: a near miss, where the engineer was able to stop the train in FREE Caltrain to cut service, hike fees time. (Posted Aug. 24 at 2:07 p.m.) In an effort to eliminate a $2.7 million deficit, DELIVERY Caltrain will increase parking fees and reduce train Cyclists groove at Tour de Menlo (with min. order) frequency effective Monday, Aug. 31, the agency an- About 500 cyclists from all over the Bay Area took nounced. (Posted Aug. 25 at 4:47 p.m.) part in the fifth annual Tour de Menlo Saturday, en- “THE BEST joying a beautiful day on the Peninsula as they tack- PIZZA WEST Menlo Park tried to land Tesla HQ led a few hills along the way. (Posted Aug. 24 at 9:16 When Tesla Motors announced Aug. 18 that it plans a.m.) OF NEW YORK” to relocate its headquarters from San Carlos to Palo —Ralph Barbieri Alto later this year, several Menlo Park residents State unemployment at record high KNBR 680 asked whether their city made a push for the electric California’s unemployment rate rose to 11.9 percent car maker, which has a showroom in Menlo Park. It in July, the highest rate in modern record-keeping did. And San Jose even tried “incentives” to land the history, according to the state’s Employment Devel- 880 Santa Cruz Ave 790 Castro St HQ. (Posted Aug. 25 at 1:33 p.m.) opment Department. (Posted Aug. 21 at 4:37 p.m.) Menlo Park Mountain View School enrollment below projections? Google employee charged with theft (at University Drive) (1 block from Palo Alto’s 17 public schools opened Tuesday with A Google employee entrusted with maintaining the El Camino) two new principals, one principal vacancy, a tight Internet giant’s server installations countrywide has budget, sky-high expectations — and enrollment that been arrested for allegedly stealing $80,000 worth of (650) 329-8888 (650) 961-6666 may be below projections. (Posted Aug. 25 at 9:49 a.m.) Google’s network hardware. (Posted Aug. 21 at 9:34 a.m.)

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added costs will be offset by savings by making health care delivery more efficient. She also said she has held more face-to-face town News Digest halls on public issues than almost any other member Electric cars charge into Palo Alto of Congress — in response to earlier press reports A Guide to that she hadn’t scheduled a town hall session on Visitors to Palo Alto’s annual celebration of electric health care. vehicles this Saturday could detect a special buzz in the Spiritual Community While some members of Congress interacted with the air. their constituents in face-to-face meetings plagued With Tesla Motors preparing to set up shop in Palo with shouting opponents of health care reform, Eshoo Alto and car companies from San Diego to China plan- First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto opted for a series of telephone conferences with resi- ning to unleash a myriad of battery-powered car mod- Sunday Services – 8:30 & 10:25 dents from the 14th district. els in 2010, local electric-car enthusiasts are looking An audio recording of her initial town hall is avail- Sunday School – 9:00 forward to a brighter era for gas-free vehicles. able on Eshoo’s website. N Rev. Love & Rev. McHugh On Aug. 29, they plan to spread the gospel of electric — Gennady Sheyner and Jay Thorwaldson Ofﬁce Hours: 8-4 M-F vehicles at the city’s annual Electric Car Rally, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Palo Alto High 625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto School. The event, sponsored by the Silicon Valley Casa Olga to close care facility (650) 323-6167 sWWW&IRST0ALO!LTOCOM Chapter of the Electric Auto Association, will show- Casa Olga, the iconic residence for nearly 9,000 se- case existing electric cars and allow residents to hitch niors and disabled persons over more than 35 years, rides in these eco-friendly vehicles. will close in a matter of weeks, owners have con- FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC “More than ever before, we’ll be trying to offer rides firmed. £nxÊÕÃÊ,>`]Ê*>ÊÌÊUÊÈxä®ÊnxÈÈÈÈÓÊUÊÜÜÜ°vVV«>°À}Ê to members of the public,” said Jerry Podhorsky, chap- The eight-story building adorned with the giant -Õ`>ÞÊ7ÀÃ «Ê>`Ê-Õ`>ÞÊ-V Ê>ÌÊ£ä\ääÊ>°° ter president. mosaic of El Palo Alto at the corner of Emerson Street and Hamilton Avenue is the latest victim of This Sunday: Things I'm Not Supposed to Talk About This year’s exhibits will include some well-publi- Rev. David Howell preaching cized electric vehicles, such as the sleek Tesla roadster, state budget cuts and a bureaucracy that delayed payments for services to patients for six months or Sunday School Classes Begin This Week as well as more conventional cars (a Mazda Miata, a Worship is in our outdoor courtyard Honda Civic, etc.) that local tinkerers have rigged to longer, according to its owners. run solely on electric power. Green-themed businesses Weary of the struggle with government and now in An Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ and companies specializing in converting vehicles to their 70s, the four partners who built and managed the electric will also be on hand to distribute information building since it opened in 1975 have finally given up and offer residents rides. and will close the intermediate health care facility in Stanford Memorial Church Podhorsky, whose company, Eevee Motors, converts the coming weeks. All 88 residents will be moved to University Public Worship other facilities, homes or will be returned to the care gas-fueled Honda Civics into electric vehicles, said Stanford Memorial Church Silicon Valley’s electric-car crowd has much to look of their families, Wanda Ginner, a board member and forward to next year, with companies such as Nissan, co-owner, said. Sundays, 10:00 am Renault, Mitsubishi and Coda Automotive all planning Casa Olga is the only free-standing intermediate Sermons by the Dean, the Senior Associate Dean to begin selling their electric vehicles. But while these health care facility on the Peninsula and serves dis- and the Associate Dean for Religious Life, models won’t be on display at Saturday’s rally, visitors abled and elderly persons from throughout the county as well as occasional guest speakers. will see electric vehicles such as the three-wheeled and surrounding counties, including San Mateo, she said. All are Music featuring University Organist, Dr. Robert Huw Morgan, TRIAC and electric scooters, bikes and Segways. N welcome. “We were just barely breaking even. The owners and the Memorial Church Choir, — Gennady Sheyner Information: under the direction of Gregory Wait. went two years taking no profit ... but they weren’t 650-723-1762 Health-care ‘phone town hall’ goes well going to put up that kind of money,” Ginner said of a http://religiouslife.stanford.edu projected $150,000 deficit. A second “telephone town hall” by Congresswoman “The long-term prospect was horrible. We went Anna Eshoo Monday evening went smoothly and won through our cash reserves and didn’t have a lot of Los Altos praise from callers from Palo Alto, Mountain View choice,” she said. Lutheran and other 14th Congressional District callers. Ginner estimated nearly $250,000 the state owes Care Church Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, also announced Tuesday that ELCA Centers in back payments will finance shutting down she has scheduled a face-to-face forum on health care the four floors comprising the intermediate health care Pastor David K. Bonde issues for Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Gunn High School facility. A plan was approved by the state Department of Outreach Pastor in Palo Alto. Health Services on Aug. 14. Two floors of single-room- Gary Berkland Responding to questions Monday, Eshoo defended the 9:00 am Worship only tenancies (SROs) will remain, she said. N need for health care reform and said that much of the — Sue Dremann 10:30 am Education Nursery Care Provided Alpha Courses 650-948-3012 Graduate Education at the Frontier of Psychology and Spirituality 460 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos www.losaltoslutheran.org ITI TP P We Invite You to Learn and Worship with Us. 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*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕ}ÕÃÌÊÓn]ÊÓääÊU *>}iÊ9 Upfront "DRCP4AFMMJ -?LES?EC$J?QQCQ TRANSPORTATION Year-Long Program Crowd vents Nursery through Middle School high-speed Arabic Italian Chinese Japanese rail woes Farsi Russian Health care protesters turn French Spanish up to Eshoo’s rail meeting Look inside Hindi by Andrea Gemmet today’s insert Enroll Now! for savings. chance to question Congress- Classes Begin mid-Sept. woman Anna Eshoo face-to- A face drew hundreds of people to the Menlo Park City Council (650) 251-8519 chambers on Wednesday evening, Aug. 26. A capacity crowd filled www.istp.org the building, with police officers Palo Alto, CA assisting in turning away insistent gate-crashers. While the event was billed as a panel on high-speed rail, organizers from MoveOn.org rallied members to attend the event and agitate for health care reform. But the focus was strictly on NC high-speed rail, as Eshoo read the written questions submitted by at- s-ASONRY3TONEWORK tendees and got responses from a four-member panel of experts. She Seville Landscape s&LAGSTONE3PECIALTY didn’t hesitate to chide panel mem- s&IREPLACES bers for giving rambling or unclear Construction Co. s/UTDOOR+ITCHENS ""1)SLANDS answers, or prompting them to cut to the chase. s0IZZA/VENS “This is the opportunity of a gener- s,ANDSCAPE!RCHITECTURE ation, the opportunity to set a course s$RAINAGE )RRIGATION for future generations,” Eshoo said. s,IGHTING 0LANTING “We can embrace this opportunity and work together as a community s#USTOM!RBORS to make this worthy of us.” s-ASONRY2ETAINING7ALLS Most of the questions were point- s3TAIRS 0ILLARS ed, and expressed concern for the effect on property values and qual- s0OOL$ECKING #OPING ity of life for residents living near s4ILE 0OOL2EMODEL the Caltrain corridor, once high- 214 Commercial St., Sunnyvale, CA 94085 speed trains carrying passengers Tel: (408) 732-2867 or (650) 966-1091 s#USTOM7OODWORK from San Francisco to Los Angeles Toll-Free: 1-800-406-0794 s.OSUBCONTRACTORS !LL7ORKIS hurtle through the Peninsula. www.sevillelandscape.com DONEIN HOUSE CA LIC #545391 Eshoo, a Menlo Park resident, echoed some of her constituents’ concerns, saying that very few people live closer to the tracks than she does. Answers to key questions — what will it look like, and will the tracks be elevated or buried in a tunnel — are still unknown and will be worked out in the next 18 months, according to rail authority officials. Several people questioned the economics of the project, including a Palo Alto man who wanted to know what the state would have to A NIGHT ON THE TOWN cut in order to pay the interest on the billions of dollars in high-speed IS RIGHT AT HOME. rail bonds. Mike Scanlon, the executive di- New luxury condominiums rector of Caltrain and Samtrans, in downtown San Carlos and the California High Speed Rail Authority’s executive director Me- hdi Morshed attempted to soothe or dismiss people’s fears. Details about exactly how the Caltrain cor-

(continued on next page) Corrections In the cover story on ultramara- thons (Weekly, Aug. 21), the photo NOW SELLING 1B FROM MID $400,000s · 2B FROM MID $500,000s of Don Lundell and Gillian Robinson 3B FROM MID $700,000s VISIT US TODAY! should be credited to Brian Fukuda Photography. The Weekly regrets 1001 Laurel Street · San Carlos · 650.594.1005 the error. To request a correction, [email protected] · 1001laurel.com contact Managing Editor Jocelyn Dong at 650-326-8210, jdong@ paweekly.com or P.O. Box 1610, Pricing subject to change. Matteson Development Partners, Inc. Palo Alto, CA 94302.

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CityViewA round-up of Palo Alto government action this week

Public Art Commission (Aug. 20) Election of officers: The commission elected Elise DeMarzo as chairperson and Teri Acebo Davis as vice-chairperson. Yes: Unanimous Maintenance of city collection: The commission voted to budget an additional $1,500 to continue maintenance work on the city’s collection, including repair and photography. Yes: Unanimous Commission website: The commission voted to budget $2,000 to contract with Ro- land Meyer to build a new Art Commission website. Yes: Unanimous Other business: The commission also discussed the development of maps and www.matchedcaregivers.com brochures, temporary-art guidelines, an artist mailing list and plans for the Bill Bliss memorial. Board of Education (Aug. 25) Garland School site: The board approved a second amendment to the school district’s lease with the private Stratford School, rescinding its Nov. 20, 2007, notice THE MOST AFFORDABLE NEW of termination and extending the lease until June 30, 2015, with three years’ notice required for the school district to terminate. Yes: Baten Caswell, Klausner, Tom, Townsend No: Mitchell SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES Planning & Transportation Commission (Aug. 26) IN PALO ALTO. PERIOD. Oregon Expressway Improvement Plan: The commission recommended a bike boulevard along Ross Road, rather than widening Middlefield Road to incorporate bike lanes. Yes: Fineberg, Lippert, Holman, Keller and Martinez Absent: Tuma, Garber

Public Agenda

PALO ALTO HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD ... The board is scheduled to hold a public hearing on 661 Bryant St., a request by Blake Reinhardt on behalf of ECI Three Bryant, LLC, for a review of a proposed historic and seismic rehabilitation for office reuse of the former Christian Science Church. The meeting is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, in the Council Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.).

PALO ALTO UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION ... The commission is tentatively scheduled to hold a workshop on rates policy and hear a presentation about the department’s gas and electric commodity portfolio; to discuss changes to the Fair and Accurate Once-in-a-lifetime Pricing Credit Transaction (FACT) Act; and hear a report on Palo Alto water customers’ satisfaction-survey results. The meeting is scheduled for from the high $900,000s. 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, in the Council Conference Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). Your buying power just got a huge boost because Sterling Park in Palo Alto has just introduced PALO ALTO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ... The board is Once-in-a-lifetime Pricing. Just think: A big, beautiful scheduled to conduct an architectural review for 3800 Middlefield home. A Palo Alto Address. Energy-Star Certified Road, the renovation project at the Mitchell Park Library and Com- munity Center; to review a Master Sign application for 2390 El features. It’s everything you’ve been wanting and a Camino Real, a request to create a sign program at a commercial price that’s nothing short of empowering. building with multiple tenants; and review an application for a sign THIS WEEKEND. INTRODUCING PLAN 8. at 135 University Ave., site of the Natural Mattress Store. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, in the Council ATTRACTIVE NEW PRICING ON PLANS 9 AND 10. Chambers at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.). VISIT OUR SALES CENTER TODAY! PALO ALTO LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION ... The commis- r".0/(5)&/"5*0/45013"5&% sion is scheduled to receive an update from Group 4 Architecture on the construction projects at the Mitchell Park Library and Com- &-&.&/5"3: .*%%-&"/%)*()4$)00-4 munity Center and the Downtown Library, as well as plans for a r$-04&50$"-53"*/"/%"--$0..65&3-*/,4 temporary library at the Cubberley Community Center; and will discuss agenda priorities for its retreat on Sept. 17 and potential topics r8*5)*/.*/65&4501"-0"-504#&45 for its joint meeting with the City Council in November. The meeting 4)011*/( %*/*/("/%&/5&35"*/.&/5 is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, in the Council Confer- ence Room at City Hall (250 Hamilton Ave.).

not aware of any single home in the N High-speed rail Y W. BAYSHORE RD W P X area (being) threatened through E 101 (continued from previous page) N O G E eminent domain.” R O Morshed promised that electrified ridor will accommodate additional Caltrain rails and high-speed trains PALO ALTO MIDDLEFIELD RD tracks for high-speed rail are still would be much quieter that the cur- E AVE being determined, Scanlon said. rent horn-blaring diesel trains that LOMA VERD “There aren’t answers yet, but there currently rattle along the tracks. will be,” he said. Scanlon dismissed many people’s Morshed attempted to ease con- concerns as the result of misinfor- cerns about property along the tracks mation. 650.251.0001 being seized by eminent domain. “(People worried) that there will “As far as we know, it will essen- be a 15-foot wall of concrete are just classiccommunities.net tially be built within the Caltrain misinformed,” Scanlon said. N right-of-way. It might take some Almanac Staff Writer Andrea Prices effective as of date of publication. Map not to scale. property, but we will do everything Gemmet can be e-mailed at agem- we can to avoid that,” he said. “I’m [email protected]. *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕ}ÕÃÌÊÓn]ÊÓääÊU Page 11 Palo Alto Grand theft...... 6 Aug. 18-24 Identity theft ...... 3 Violence related Petty theft...... 6 CITY OF PALO ALTO Arson ...... 1 Residential burglaries...... 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Battery ...... 4 Scam ...... 1 Domestic violence ...... 1 Shoplifting...... 3 Elder abuse...... 1 Vehicle related NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto Sex crime ...... 1 Abandoned auto...... 1 will hold a Public Hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Theft related Bicycle theft ...... 5 Pulse Driving w/ suspended license...... 6 September 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., or as near thereafter as possible, in the A weekly compendium Commercial burglaries ...... 3 Council Chambers, City Hall, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California Counterfeiting...... 1 Hit and run ...... 2 of vital statistics Misc. traffic...... 5 to consider the: 1) Approval of the Negative Declaration; 2) Adoption of a Credit card forgery ...... 2 Embezzlement ...... 1 Tampering...... 2 Resolution Amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map to Change Theft from auto...... 7 the Land Use Designation from Multiple Family Residential to Commercial Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 2 Hotel; and 3) Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map to Vehicle accident/prop. damage ...... 8 Change the Zone Designation for Approximately 0.30 Acre at 4261 and Vehicle impound...... 4 7),,)!-$/.!,$#/8 Vehicle tow ...... 6 4273 El Camino Real (Dinah’s Hotel) from RM-15 (Low Density Residential Alcohol or drug related Multi-Family) to CS(L)(D) (Service Commercial with Landscape and Site William Donald Cox passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009 in Drunk in public ...... 2 and Design Review Combining Districts). The Planning and Transporta- Carmel with family by his side. Bill had battled colorectal cancer for many Drunken driving...... 2 tion Commission recommends approval of the amendments. Possession of drugs...... 5 years. His wife, Mary Schink Cox, preceded him in death in May 2009. Miscellaneous DONNA J. GRIDER, MMC Bill was born on February 14, 1936 in Abbeville, South Carolina Casualty/fall ...... 2 City Clerk Disobeying court order...... 1 where he grew up on his family's farm. He attended the University of False information to police ...... 1 Washington for his undergraduate work in cartography, then graduate Found property...... 8 Lost property ...... 3 work in architecture. Bill and Mary were married in 1962 in Palo Alto Misc. penal code violation ...... 2 where they planted roots to raise their family. Missing person...... 1 Muni. code violation ...... 2 Bill Cox was a true architectural visionary, shrewd businessman Noise ordinance violation ...... 7 CITY OF PALO ALTO and entrepreneur. He was a well-known developer and contractor on the Psychiatric hold ...... 4 Restraining order ...... 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Peninsula for over 40 years before venturing into another successful Self neglect...... 1 career creating and operating many restaurants in the Bay Area. Bill's Sick and cared for ...... 1 Suspicious circumstances ...... 3 love of creating a unique dining experience through architecture, fine Vandalism...... 4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City wine and high quality foods made this career choice more of a passionate Warrant/other agency...... 4 of Palo Alto will hold a Public Hearing at the Regular Council Menlo Park Meeting on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., or retirement hobby rather than a career move. He spent the last nine Aug. 17-24 years in Carmel playing tennis and golf, as well as managing his four Violence related as near thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, City Assault w/ a deadly weapon...... 1 Hall, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California to Consider restaurants. Theft related Burglary ...... 1 Adoption of an Uncodified Ordinance Extending the Life of Bill is survived by sons Bill, Andy, Christopher and daughter, Susanna, Fraud ...... 4 Specific Permits Which Are Currently Active Pursuant to Title as well as six grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Robin Grand theft...... 2 Petty theft...... 8 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. Cox of Bend, Oregon, and sister Elizabeth Cox Chapin of San Diego, Ca. Vehicle related A small private family service will be held in Carmel in September to Auto recovery...... 2 DONNA J. GRIDER, MMC celebrate the lives of both Bill and Mary. Auto theft ...... 2 City Clerk Bicycle theft ...... 1 Driving w/ suspended license...... 1 PAID OBITUARY Driving without license ...... 1 Failure to yield...... 1 Hit and run ...... 2 Theft from auto...... 3 Traffic stop ...... 1 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING -!2'!2%4'!,%-//2% Vehicle accident/injury/no details ...... 1 of the Palo Alto Planning 3%04 !5' Vehicle accident/minor injury ...... 1 Vehicle tow ...... 2 & Transportation Commission Maggie ( as everyone called her) was a fourth generation “Menloite,” with Alcohol or drug related a colorful family history. Great-grandmother Bridget Carroll Brophy arrived Drunken driving...... 2 Please be advised the Planning and Transportation Commission by covered wagon to her new home in Searsville, a former local town since Possession of drugs...... 2 Miscellaneous shall conduct a regular meeting at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, covered in water and known as Searsville Lake. Bridget’s daughter, Margaret Disturbance ...... 2 September 9, 2009 in the Civic Center, Council Chambers, 1st Brophy Gale, was married to a master carpenter who helped build the Flood Found property...... 3 Floor, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Any interested Estate in Atherton (now Lindenwood) as well as the family home, which still Info. Case ...... 5 stands today on Glenwood Avenue. Margaret Gale’s daughter Susan gained Juvenile problem...... 2 persons may appear and be heard on these items. Lost property ...... 3 a reputation as “Menlo Park Historian”, and if you explore Sharon Heights Mental evaluation ...... 2 Staff reports for agendized items are available via the City’s main area, you will find a street named in her honor. Missing person...... 1 website at www.cityofpaloalto.org. and also at the Planning So Maggie naturally became one of Menlo Park’s most devoted and involved Returned missing person ...... 1 Vandalism...... 9 Division Front Desk, 5th Floor, City Hall, after 2:00 PM on the citizens. She was schooled right in Menlo, attending St. Joseph’s through Violation of court order...... 1 Friday preceding the meeting date. Copies will be made available eighth grade, then Sequoia High School and San Jose State University. Warrant arrest...... 6 at the Development Center should City Hall be closed on the Her interests always included books and writing, which came through Atherton 9/80 Friday. Aug. 20-24 her journalistic father, David Moore, who owned the Palo Alto Times before Theft related it was known by that name. She always worked either professionally or as a Petty theft...... 1 Reports of Officials/Committees: volunteer in the field of journalism, on the staff of several south Peninsula Vehicle related 1. Annual Report to Council Bicycle stop ...... 1 newspapers, volunteering to write newsletters and doing public relations Misc. traffic...... 1 work for the Catholic community St. Raymond’s parish and Sacred Heart APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of August 12, 2009 Suspicious vehicle ...... 3 Schools. Vehicle accident/no injury...... 1 In the late 1950’s, Maggie formed auxiliaries for two of her favorite Vehicle accident/major injury ...... 1 NEXT MEETING: Special Meeting of September 23, 2009 Vehicle code violation...... 3 community organizations, the Menlo Park Public Library and the Alcohol or drug related Questions. Any questions regarding the above applications, Peninsula Symphony. While her daughter Susan was a student at Hillview Drunken driving...... 3 Elementary, Maggie co-led the school’s Brownie, Junior, and Cadet Girl Possession of drugs...... 1 please contact the Planning Department at (650) 329-2440. The Miscellaneous files relating to these items are available for inspection weekdays Scouts. Love of books and libraries then lead to Maggie’s membership on 911 hang up ...... 2 between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This public meeting the Menlo Park Library Board. Later she joined the Peninsula Volunteers, Area check ...... 3 is televised live on Government Access Channel 26. supporters of the Little House senior center, putting in several hours a Be on the lookout...... 2 Citizen assist...... 1 week at the Turnabout Shop. Construction complaint ...... 1 ADA. The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against Surviving Maggie are four children, Joseph Anthony Scaroni III, Susan Disturbance ...... 3 individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations to Scaroni Glasser (Mrs. Eric), John Christopher Scaroni, Nicholas Edward Fire call ...... 1 access City facilities, services or programs, to participate at Scaroni, and granddaughter Anita Rebecca Marie Glasser, and three sisters, Follow up ...... 1 Foot patrol ...... 1 public meetings, or to learn more about the City’s compliance Alida Mary Moore of Menlo Park; Susana Moore Porter of Mt. View and Found property...... 2 with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), please Dorothy Ellen Rouse (Mrs. Fred) of Bonny Doon. Hazard ...... 1 contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 650.329.2550 (voice) or Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Maggie’s life on Friday, Juvenile problem...... 1 Meet citizen ...... 3 by e-mailing [email protected]. August 28, 11 a.m. at The Church of the Nativity, 210 Oak Grove Avenue, Missing person...... 2 Menlo Park. Noise ordinance violation ...... 3 *** Donations in her name may be made to Friends of the Menlo Park Outside assistance...... 3 Shots fired ...... 1 Curtis Williams, Interim Planning Director Library; Peninsula Volunteers or Pathways Hospice. PAID OBITUARY Town ordinance violation ...... 4 Tree blocking roadway ...... 1 Page 12ÊUÊÕ}ÕÃÌÊÓn]ÊÓääÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ city of palo alto recreation presents The Twenty Fifth Annual Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk OCTOBER 2, 2009 Sign up today www.PaloAltoOnline.com Register now at www.PaloAltoOnline

6)#4/2-!2#%,$/#(%: "%!42)#%',/2)!0)-%.4!,3).#,!)2,!5.$)3 Victor Marcel Dochez passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at his On Aug. 17, Bea Laundis (Conrad Kranzler) and granddaughters Danielle (Zach) home in Palo Alto after an extended illness. He leaves behind his wife lost a brief battle with Smith and Carlee Kranzler. of 63 years, Kathleen, son, Marc (Shawna) Dochez, granddaughter, Nell, pancreatic cancer. She She leaves behind brother Lee (Patty) Pimental, his daughters, Anne Dochez, Lynne (George) Hammitt, and Kate Dochez, passed away at her home in as well as Linda Laundis, Brian (Lauren) Laundis and his brother D’Armand Dochez of Sarasota, Florida and numerous nieces Boise. A native Palo Altan, children, and Matt (Aneta) Laundis. Special thanks to and nephews. Bea’s parents were Edward Susie and Joyce Scholpp; “Bobert” Miller and Laura Victor was born in Indianapolis, Indiana February 15, 1919 to Louis and Rose Pimental. She Beattie. and Eldean Dochez. He graduated from high school at 16 and his family graduated from Paly HS in Bea will be missed by friends, family, her kitties and moved with him to New Orleans so he could attend Tulane University. 1954 and married Forester QVC, the shopping channel. Her memorial service will He graduated from Johns Hopkins and did postgraduate work at UC Sinclair, Jr. be held Sun., Sept. 6, noon, at Summers Funeral Home, Berkeley. Following college, Victor served as Lieutenant Commander In 1960, she married William Laundis and welcomed 1205 W. Bannock, Boise, ID. Bea would love it if friends with the Navy’s Pacific Fleet during WWII. He first saw San Francisco stepsons Guy and Bill Jr. Both Bea and Bill worked for made donations in her memory to the Idaho Humane serving in the Navy and he vowed to return. He met Kathleen the day HP, spent time in Hawaii and were big fans of Stanford Society, 4775 Dorman St., Boise, 83705; or her church, the war ended when he was stationed in Maine. Eight months later they Women’s Basketball. After Bill’s death, Bea moved The Pursuit, 6151 N. Discovery Way, Boise, 83713. to Boise to be near daughter Sherri Sinclair Laundis married. In 1952 they moved to the peninsula and settled in Palo Alto PAID OBITUARY to raise their family. As a mechanical engineer, Victor first worked with architectural firms in San Francisco and later for companies in the south bay, including Varian, General Electric and Amdahl. Victor loved traveling, fishing, camping, hiking and boating. As MAE KENRICK a teen, he traveled to Mexico to mountain climb; he served as a park Mae Kenrick, a She also returned to college at San Jose State, earning ranger at Sequoia National Park in his early 20s. Later in life he studied preschool teacher, a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education in art in Italy. He never lost his sense of adventure and one of his last trips communi ty 1970. From then until 2004 she taught 3-year-olds and was a fishing trip to Alaska with his brother. volunteer and later 2-year-olds at the First Congregational Church When his children were growing, Victor volunteered with Boy 45-year resident Nursery School. Scout Troop 45 as scoutmaster and also with the Palo Alto 4-H club. of Palo Alto, She maintained a strong interest in the concerns After retirement Victor volunteered with the Palo Alto School District died Aug. 16 at of the small farmer, and for some years was a member bringing art lessons to the elementary classrooms and with the Stanford Stanford Hospital of California Women for Agriculture. She was an Committee for the Arts as a docent for the Stanford Art Museum and the surrounded by enthusiastic fundraiser for the Palo Alto Family YMCA, Rodin Sculpture Garden. her family. She whose youth programs she particularly admired. She At Victor’s request, there will be no memorial service. He will be was a youthful was a lifelong active member of the Christian Science buried at sea by the Navy. Donations may be made to Friends of the 79 and enjoyed a Church, a religion introduced to her immigrant parents Palo Alto Library, Sierra Club or Pathways Hospice. full, active life until by one of the fi rst families they met upon moving to her death from a America in 1914. PAID OBITUARY sudden cerebral hemorrhage. She was a particular friend to the friendless, taking Kenrick’s childhood on a wheat farm in Goodland, food and conversation to shut-ins and helping many Kansas was defi ned by the experience of the Dust people without family through illness and hard times. City of Palo Alto Bowl. Throughout her life, even in the far more urban She noticed and appreciated the efforts of others, ha- context of Palo Alto, she retained the farm values that bitually sending hand-written notes to the supervisors Environmental Assessment deeply shaped her. of clerks and technicians from whom she had received She was born and raised in a sod house in Goodland, good service. She enjoyed family gatherings, ski trips the fourth of fi ve children to Swiss immigrants who had and traveling the world with her husband, who died in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Draft Negative Declaration has been prepared by the Palo Alto Department of Planning and Com- paid $47 an acre for their small farm. As a child she 2006 after 54 years of marriage. munity Environment for the project listed below. This document will worked on the farm, was a national 4-H Club champion Kenrick is survived by two brothers, Stanley be available for review and comment during a minimum 20-day in- in food preparation and in 1948, was crowned “Wheat Meinen of Minneapolis, Minn. and Max Meinen of Fort spection period beginning August 28, 2009 through September Queen” of Northwest Kansas. Worth, Texas, and many nieces and nephews; four 16, 2009 during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Development Center, 285 Hamilton Avenue, She attended Kansas State University on a 4-H children, Chris Kenrick and Al (“Ken”) Kenrick of Palo Palo Alto, California. scholarship, returning to the farm after two years to Alto, Steve Kenrick of San Jose, and Chessa Lutter of teach school and help her widowed father. One Sunday Bethesda, Md.; and 12 grandchildren, with whom she This project is tentatively scheduled for consideration by the City she noticed a fi ne tenor voice in the church pew behind was particularly close. They are Julia, Elissa and Will Council on the Consent Calendar on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. in the Palo Alto City Council Chambers on the her and met Alfred F. Kenrick, an Army lieutenant Chandler and Johanna, Mikaela, Josefi n and Matilda first floor of the Civic Center, located at 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo stationed at Fort Riley, Kan. They married in Goodland Kenrick of Palo Alto, Daniel and Nicholas Kenrick Alto, California. in 1951. of San Jose and Willem, Mark and Peter Lutter of She accompanied her husband to the East Coast, Bethesda. Ordinance to Specify Minimum Widths for Private Streets: The City of Palo Alto proposes to amend Palo Alto Municipal Code where she started a family and offered apartment- A memorial gathering will be held Sunday Aug. 30 sections 18.04.030(a)(85), 21.04.030 and 21.20.240 regarding pri- based child care while he attended Harvard Business at 4 p.m. at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 3045 vate streets to specify minimum widths and to exclude private streets School. The family spent two years moving around Cowper St. (between Colorado and Loma Verde), Palo from the related project’s floor area calculation. the country in a General Electric marketing-training Alto. Memorial contributions may be made to the Palo Curtis Williams, program before settling in California, fi rst in San Jose, Alto Family YMCA, attention to executive director, Interim Director of Planning and Community Environment later in Los Angeles and fi nally, in 1964, in Palo Alto. 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto, 94303; or to the First While raising four children in Palo Alto she was an Congregational Church Nursery School, 1985 Louis In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, listening assistive devices are available in the Council Chambers and Council Conference Room. Sign language active community volunteer and Sunday School teacher. Road, Palo Alto, 94303. interpreters will be provided upon request with 72 hours advance notice. PAID OBITUARY

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Full articles, and all the latest local sports news and photos, are available online at PASportsOnline.com. A Sampling of Courses: Also online this week Stanford Mini Med School The Ecosystem of Design Theater review A theater review by Kevin Kirby of Dragon Productions’ “The The Iliad Memory of Water” is posted on www.PaloAltoOnline.com. The Shelagh Stephenson play, alternately poignant and funny, focuses on The Science of Willpower three adult sisters coping with their mother’s death. N A Tour of the Universe

Palo Alto Story Project videos posted Great Cities: Capitals of Culture The Palo Alto Story Project — which is gathering community members’ stories, reminiscences and reflections about the city on Why We Laugh: Ten Classic Hollywood Film Comedies video — launched last Friday at the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts. More than 50 short stories from WorkLean and Take Charge of Your Day local residents (plus two dogs) were collected. They include Startups: From Idea to IPO recollections of riding the bus to University Avenue for 10 cents, Beginning Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish eating “clods” at Wilson’s candy store and the time a plane crashed into a family’s car as they drove Stanford Continuing Studies offers a broad range of courses in liberal arts down Embarcadero Road. & sciences, creative writing, and professional & personal development. An initial set of videos has been Designed to cultivate learning and enrich the lives of adults in the Bay posted on www.PaloAltoOnline. Area, most courses are taught by Stanford instructors and are open to all. com, with more to come at regular intervals. To contribute your own Palo Alto story at a future taping session, contact Karla Kane, editorial assistant, at 650-326-8210 or [email protected]. The initiative is a project of the Palo Alto Weekly and Palo Alto Register Today for Fall Courses - Classes Begin Sept 21. Online. N continuingstudies.stanford.edu

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MARTINI/COCKTAILS La Bodeguita del Medio 463 S. California Ave., Palo Alto; 650-326-7762. www.labodeguita.com MILKSHAKE MEAL UNDER $20 STEAKS BAKERY/DESSERTS Palo Alto Creamery FANTASTIC Coupa Cafe Pluto’s Sundance the Steakhouse Fountain & Grill 538 Ramona St., Palo Alto; FORK 482 University Ave., 1921 El Camino Real, 566 Emerson St., Palo Alto; 650-853-1556. Palo Alto; 650-321-6798. 650-322-6872. Restaurants ...... pg. 23 www.coupacafe.com Palo Alto; 650-323-3131; www.plutosfreshfood.com www.sundancethesteakhouse.com 2A Stanford Shopping Center, AMBIANCE SUNDAY BRUNCH HALL OF FAME: 180 El Camino Real, MEDITERRANEAN Palo Alto; 650-327-3141. Evvia Estiatorio St. Michael’s Alley THIRD YEAR www.paloaltocreamery.com 420 Emerson St., Palo Alto; RESTAURANT 140 Homer Ave., Palo Alto; Prolific Oven 650-326-0983. www.evvia.net Evvia Estiatorio 650-326-2530. www.stmikes. 550 Waverley St., PRODUCE BURGERS 420 Emerson St., Palo Alto; com Palo Alto; 650-326-8485. www.prolific-oven.com California Avenue The Counter 650-326-0983. www.evvia.net HALL OF FAME: Farmers’ Market BAR 369 California Ave., THIRD YEAR California Avenue at El Camino Palo Alto; 650-321-3900. MEXICAN The Old Pro Real, Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 www.thecounterburger.com RESTAURANT Hobee’s 541 Ramona St., p.m. year-round, Palo Alto. 855 El Camino Real #67, www.urbanvillageonline.com CALIFORNIA CUISINE Palo Alto Sol Palo Alto; 650-326-1446. Palo Alto; 650-327-4111. www.oldpropa.com St. Michael’s Alley 408 California Ave., 4424 El Camino Real, HALL OF FAME: 140 Homer Ave., Palo Alto; 650-328-8840. Palo Alto; 650-856-6124. BREAKFAST SECOND YEAR Palo Alto; 650-326-2530. www.paloaltosol.net 2312 Central Expressway, Hobee’s www.stmikes.com Whole Foods NEW RESTAURANT Mountain View; 855 El Camino Real #67, 774 Emerson St., 650-968-6050. Palo Alto; 650-327-4111. Palo Alto; 650-326-8676. CHINESE Calafia Cafe 4424 El Camino Real, www.hobees.com 4800 El Camino Real, 855 El Camino Real, Suite 130, Palo Alto; 650-856-6124. RESTAURANT Los Altos; 650-559-0300. Palo Alto; 650-322-9200. 2312 Central Expressway, Su Hong Eatery SUSHI/JAPANESE www.wholefoodsmarket.com www.calafiapaloalto.com Mountain View; 650-968-6050. 4101 El Camino Way, RESTAURANT www.hobees.com Palo Alto; 650-493-4664. ORGANIC EATS SALAD www.suhongeatery.com Miyake Calafia Cafe BURRITO Pluto’s 140 University Ave., Palo Alto; 482 University Ave., DINING WITH KIDS 855 El Camino Real, Suite 130, 650-323-9449. Chipotle Mexican Grill 2400 Charleston Road, Palo Alto; 650-853-1556. Palo Alto Creamery Palo Alto; 650-322-9200. Mountain View; 650-969-6528. www.plutosfreshfood.com Fountain & Grill www.calafiapaloalto.com HALL OF FAME: www.chipotle.com 566 Emerson St., OUTDOOR DINING SECOND YEAR WINE LIST Palo Alto; 650-323-3131. Fuki Sushi COFFEE HOUSE Vino Locale 2A Stanford Shopping Center, Empire Tap Room 4119 El Camino Real, Coupa Cafe 431 Kipling St., 180 El Camino Real, 651 Emerson St., Palo Alto; Palo Alto; 650-494-9383. 538 Ramona St., Palo Alto; 650-328-0450. Palo Alto; 650-327-3141. 650-321-3030. www.fukisushi.com Palo Alto; 650-322-6872. www.paloaltocreamery.com www.vinolocale.com PIZZA www.coupacafe.com FRENCH RESTAURANT THAI RESTAURANT YOGURT Applewood Pizza HALL OF FAME: Thaiphoon Fraiche Yogurt Bistro Elan 1001 El Camino Real, 543 Emerson St., Palo Alto; THIRD YEAR 644 Emerson St., 448 S. California Ave., Menlo Park; 650-324-3486. 650-323-7700. Peet’s Coffee and Tea Palo Alto; 650-566-0055. Palo Alto; 650-327-0284. www.applewoodpizza.com www.bistroelan.com 153 Homer Ave., 459 Lagunita Drive, Stanford VEGETARIAN/VEGAN Palo Alto; 650-325-2091. University; 650-566-0055. FUSION RESTAURANT RESTAURANT Town & Country, www.fraicheyogurt.com Tamarine TO SPLURGE 855 El Camino Real, #77, 546 University Ave., Calafia Cafe Palo Alto; 650-248-4771. Evvia Estiatorio Palo Alto; 650-325-8500. 855 El Camino Real, Suite 130, Charleston Center, TO THE www.tamarinerestaurant.com 420 Emerson St., Palo Alto; Palo Alto; 650-322-9200. 3904 Middlefield Road, 650-326-0983. www.evvia.net www.calafiapaloalto.com Palo Alto; 650-433-0500. RESCUE INDIAN RESTAURANT 436 University Ave., Janta Indian Cuisine ROMANTIC Palo Alto; 650-319-0367. Services ...... pg. 33 369 Lytton Ave., VIETNAMESE www.peets.com RESTAURANT RESTAURANT Palo Alto; DELI/SANDWICHES AUDIO/VISUAL 650-462-5903. 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(continued from previous page) tells the maitre d’ he’s just seen the Bat Signal flashed onto City you can have “breakfust” any Hall. Commissioner Gordon is time of the day. Or maybe it’s the calling for Batman. You turn back classic diner decor — complete to your dining companion, but with jukebox, counter and coat strangely ... he is gone. Tamarine, racks at every booth. At any rate, in addition to being voted best the milkshakes probably have fusion restaurant, is in the Hall of something to do with it. Choosing Fame in the Vietnamese Restau- from 21 flavors, diners can drink rant category. with childlike wonder the creamy 546 University Ave., deliciousness that’s too good Palo Alto; 650-325-8500. to share but too much to finish www.tamarinerestaurant.com alone. Slurping is welcomed. 566 Emerson St., INDIAN Palo Alto; 650-323-3131; 2A Stanford Shopping Center, RESTAURANT 180 El Camino Real, Eating at Janta Indian Cuisine Palo Alto; 650-327-3141. means indulging in decadent www.paloaltocreamery.com entrees and a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. The restaurant offers FRENCH an array of dishes, including naan RESTAURANT breads stuffed with lamb filling, tender tandoori chicken and siz- Planning a warm and charming zling samosas with hot sauce. evening with creative and elegant Diners who still have room can French food? Weekly readers say tuck in to mango ice cream or rich Bistro Elan is the best choice, sponge and syrup pudding. Fans with its sophisticated yet relaxed of Indian cuisine can also opt to ambiance and gracious service. celebrate birthdays, anniversaries The bistro feels welcoming, from and other memorable occasions its long dining room to the back with the restaurant’s catering ser- garden planted with herbs, to- vice. Coming in a close second matoes, and fig and lemon trees. place was Amber India in Moun- And the wine list offers a broad tain View. selection of wines from France 369 Lytton Ave., and the West Coast. Palo Alto; 650-462-5903. 448 S. California Ave., www.jantaindianrestaurant.com St. Mike’s girls line up, left to right: Carrie Ann Dixon, Shaina Epstein and Nancy Trem. Palo Alto; 650-327-0284. www.bistroelan.com HALL OF FAME: Palo Alto; 650-321-6688. ITALIAN vorites include the calamari steak SECOND YEAR www.darbarcuisine.com followed by the heavenly hazelnut FUSION RESTAURANT flan. 247 Hamilton Ave., Dosas — the delectable Southern Palo Alto; 650-328-5700. RESTAURANT INTERNATIONAL Be sure to make reservations Indian crepe pan-fried and filled www.osteriapaloalto.com Bruce Wayne — billionaire play- with spiced mashed potatoes and CUISINE at Osteria because diners boy, industrialist and philanthro- chutney — are, in the opinion of can’t seem to get enough of the MEAL UNDER $20 pist — looks at you across the this humble author, the perfect Cuban fare scored first place in scrumptious Italian fare, which table and flashes a small smile. food. Luckily, hall-of-fame all-star this category, with La Bodeguita tops the charts for the second There’s a reason why every The cocktails have been sublime, restaurant Darbar Indian Cui- del Medio the most-favored year in a row after three years in day at around noon, throngs of the shrimp spring rolls refreshing. sine has several dosa choices on restaurant by readers. La Bode- the Best Of Hall of Fame and six downtown workers and shoppers consecutive years as No. 1 before swarm Pluto’s. The celestially It is the perfect evening because the menu, along with a plethora of guita also won for Best Martini/ you are at Tamarine, where dis- mouth-watering choices from sev- that. Set up like a traditional Ital- themed restaurant tries to be Cocktails; see the full listing in that cerning palates go to experience eral Indian regions. A lunch buffet ian restaurant, the cozy space everything to everyone with its the subtle wonders of Southeast gives the option of trying a bit of category on page 31. Meanwhile, matches the authentic cuisine, pan-cooked veggies, hearty stuff- Asian flavors. Suddenly the door everything, including dessert. Coupa Cafe came in a close sec- which includes homemade pasta opens and a man walks in. He 129 Lytton Ave. ond for Best International Cuisine. and salad dressing. Diners’ fa- (continued on next page)

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(continued from previous page) The fresh food, friendly staff (owners are Puebla natives Hector and ing, mashed potatoes with gravy Helena Sol) and gorgeous, vivid and sandwiches sporting cosmic atmosphere make eating at Palo names. Many visitors forego the Alto Sol a fiesta for the senses. home-style cooking altogether 408 California Ave., and head straight for the salad Palo Alto; 650-328-8840. bar, which blends standard fare www.paloaltosol.net with such items as jicama, grilled fennel and California raisins. With NEW RESTAURANT most sandwiches and salads priced around $6, Pluto’s ap- & ORGANIC EATS peal is truly universal. That’s why Winning Best New Restaurant Weekly readers voted Pluto’s as wasn’t enough for Calafia Cafe the top restaurant in Palo Alto for and its Market A Go Go — vot- both meals under $20 and for sal- ers also singled it out for its green ads. 482 University Ave., eats. Google chef Charlie Ayers Palo Alto; 650-853-1556. has scored a hit with Calafia, www.plutosfreshfood.com where the menu “is the soul of diversity,” according to Weekly MEDITERRANEAN reviewer Sheila Himmel. Eat in- RESTAURANT house or take out; either way you get an intriguing mix. Some recent It was another banner year for samples: crimson quinoa salad, Evvia Estiatorio, which also lamb sausage and eggs, gluten- won in the categories of Ambi- free Japanese beef curry and ance and Restaurant to Splurge. gingered mashed yams. The mar- See the full listing under Ambi- ket has a salad bar, party platters ance. and plenty of grab-and-go items. “Organic” is a buzz word, with MEXICAN ambiance as earthy as the menu, RESTAURANT but omnivores can eat as well as vegans here. Did we mention that Stepping into Palo Alto Sol Calafia also won for Best Vegetar- with its serene sun logo means ian/Vegan Cuisine? entering a world of colors and Town & Country Village, flavors from the Mexican region of Palo Alto; 650-322-9200. Puebla. In addition to a selection www.calafiapaloalto.com of regional cuisine, Palo Alto Sol also offers a wide variety of care- OUTDOOR DINING From left, Kandan Lal, Gurmeet Mann and Baldev Mann strike a pose for superstar restaurant fully selected fine tequilas. The art Janta Indian Cuisine. and bright decor also makes the Imagine a perfect Palo Alto eve- place stand out from the crowd. ning. The warm western sun is Thank You Palo Alto!

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Page 26 • August 28, 2009 • Palo Alto Weekly BEST OF PALO ALTO 2009 setting and stars are beginning outdoor seating. Except when the to wink. It is an ideal night for Incredible Hulk goes to eat. Then outdoor eating, and you know seating is limited. exactly where to go. Empire Tap 1010 El Camino Real, Room, a downtown Palo Alto Menlo Park; 650-327-0830. mainstay, has once again earned www.cafeborrone.com accolades in this year’s poll for outside eating. A tranquil back SPORTS BAR patio with well-spaced heat lamps allows patrons a serene dining Palo Alto has its fair share of experience. The menu includes watering holes, but no area bar fish and chips, pizza, salads and quite reaches the popularity level pasta. And it isn’t called Empire of The Old Pro, which earned Tap Room for nothing — the di- top honors as both best bar and verse selection of draft beers and best sports bar in this year’s Best palate-friendly wines help make Of poll. The Old Pro is a sport- the outdoor dining even more en- ing enthusiast’s Valhalla — large, joyable. 651 Emerson St., flat-screen TVs flash all breeds Palo Alto; 650-321-3030. of athletic competition in crystal- clear HD. Whether they’re watch- PIZZA ing Frank Gore streaking toward the end zone or Pablo Sandoval Fighting the forces of evil takes smashing a fastball into McCovey unstoppable energy, which is why Cove, viewers can soak up the carb-loading superheroes turn excitement over a tasty meal and to Applewood Pizza, which thirst-quenching pint. And those boasts thick, yeasty crusts and entertaining friends need not wor- a mild tomato sauce that doesn’t ry — The Old Pro has a 40-seat get in the way of flavorful top- bar and two private dining rooms. pings. Crowd favorites include the 541 Ramona St., Los Altos (BBQ chicken), vegetar- Palo Alto; 650-326-1446. ian Florentine, Hawaiian and the meaty Menlo Combo. Amici’s STEAKS East Coast Pizzeria, a newcomer to downtown Menlo Park, placed There is one Palo Alto eatery a close second in this category. that long ago set itself apart from 1001 El Camino Real, competitors in serving a quality Menlo Park; 650-324-3486. steak. Sundance the Steak- www.applewoodpizza.com house — a Palo Alto institution Don’t take my coffee cake! From left, Louise Aurandt, Sergio Gutierrez and Melissa Talbot of Hobee’s defend for more than 35 years — has RESTAURANT roped in hungry meat-eaters with their breakfast. TO SPLURGE its winning ambience and delicious steaks. The menu boasts fireplace lounge. Cuisine and Most Romantic Res- The restaurant also took top Apparently, if you splurge at Ev- filet mignon, New York strip loin, 1921 El Camino Real, taurant categories. See the full honors in the Best Breakfast cat- via Estiatorio, you also get slow-roasted prime rib, seafood, Palo Alto; 650-321-6798. listing under California Cuisine. egory; see the listing there. great ambiance and Mediterra- cocktails and a wine list with www.sundancethesteakhouse.com nean food — readers gave Evvia more than 450 choices — enough HALL OF FAME: top honors in those categories as scrumptious cuisine to satisfy SUNDAY BRUNCH THIRD YEAR well. See the full write-up under even the Hulk’s monster appetite. Ambiance. And eaters anxious for a more in- St. Michael’s Alley also was Perennial brunch favorite Ho- (continued on next page) ROMANTIC timate atmosphere can turn to the honored in the Best California bee’s is back in the Hall of Fame. RESTAURANT St. Michael’s Alley also took the prize for Best California Cui- sine (see the full listing there) and Best Sunday Brunch. SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Even Aquaman, superhero of the sea, would approve of The Fish Market. Specializing in straight- from-the-ocean freshness, The Fish Market serves a wide variety of seafood, including panko-style fish and chips, steamed shell fish and mesquite-grilled fish. With a retail section in each restaurant, it’s hard not to dive right in. 3150 El Camino Real, Palo Alto; 650-493-8862. www.thefishmarket.com SOLO DINING Some of the world’s most popular superheroes are solo acts. Super- man, Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk — none has needed a sidekick to conquer sinister miscre- ants. And diners with a similar go-it-alone mentality turn to Cafe Borrone in Menlo Park to whet their appetites. The 38-year-old establishment offers an array of beverage and food choices — frosted mochas, veggie melts, Steak wars: Galen Fletcher celebrates victory for Sundance The Steakhouse. to name two — and a wealth of Palo Alto Weekly • August 28, 2009 • Page 27 BEST OF PALO ALTO 2009

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BAGELS California Ave., Palo Alto; you can find a seat in this popular 650-329-0700. www.izzys- hangout. A hot spot indeed. 538 Izzy’s Brooklyn Bagels brooklynbagels.com Ramona St., Palo Alto; 650- provide the quintessential 322-6872. www.coupacafe. carbohydrate-rich, high-energy BAKERY/DESSERTS com snack food for superheroes like For an extra kick of sugar, Weekly Spider-Man. The bagels come HALL OF FAME: in standard flavors such as pop- readers swear by Coupa Cafe, pyseed, raisin and egg, but also with its breakfast and French pas- THIRD YEAR tries, crepes, Chuao Chocolatier come in chocolate chip, sun-dried Everyone — superhero or just tomato and jalapeño. Spidey Bonbons and El Rey chocolates. Coupa took top honors in three regular folk — knows that Pro- might confess to a few favorite fla- lific Oven is all about the cakes. vors of cream cheese, too: walnut Best Of categories this year — readers also named it Best Coffee With chocolate mocha, orange raisin, Belgian orange chocolate, with almond, carrot (oh yes, with Mexican salsa, strawberry and House and Best Wi-Fi Hot Spot. There’s quality caffeine (smooth cream-cheese frosting), straw- Dijon garlic. Izzy’s also offers berry cream and more, even non- an assortment of freshly baked mountain-grown coffee from Secret Produce Man is also known as Joe Ganster of Whole Foods. Venezuela) and all the wireless heroes can be feted in style. For cookies, pizzas and Eastern Eu- smaller parties, there’s a mouth- ropean-influenced babkas. 477 access you can use, assuming *>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕ}ÕÃÌÊÓn]ÊÓääÊU Page 29 BEST OF PALO ALTO 2009

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Country Village, Palo Alto; When they need to grab a quick 650-327-4111. 4424 El bite, they head to Whole Foods, Camino Real, Palo Alto; 650- where an array of sandwiches, 856-6124; and 2312 Central snacks, prepared packaged Expressway, Mountain View; meals and salad-bar items are 650-968-6050. www.hobees. available in one convenient loca- com tion. The grocery store also won for best produce, so snap up BURRITO some fresh fruits and veggies while you’re there, too. Weekly Pure ingredients, not mutant staffers are known to spend many ones. That’s what Chipotle a lunch break cruising the nearby Mexican Grill offers in its “noth- Whole Foods aisles in down- ing mutant about us” burritos. town Palo Alto for a tasty treat. The restaurant uses only naturally 774 Emerson St., Palo Alto; raised meats — free of antibiotics 650-326-8676; and 4800 El and added growth hormones, fed Camino Real, Los Altos; 650- a vegetarian diet and humanely 559-0300. www.wholefoods- raised. And to kick-start those su- market.com perpowers, the restaurant ladles up a zesty red chili-tomatillo salsa. GROCERY STORE Coming in second place in this Low blood sugar got you seeing strange patterns? This looks like a job for the folks from Rick’s Rather Rich category was Taqueria La Bamba, Maybe it’s the cheerful aloha Ice Cream. Pictured, from left, David Williams, Gary Schoen, Alfredo Alves and Amy Cisneroz. located on Old Middlefield Way in shirts worn by the staff; maybe it’s Mountain View. 2400 Charles- the international array of tempting ton Road, Mountain View; foods; maybe it’s the well-priced 650-969-6528. www.chipo- selection of wines, beers and tle.com spirits. Or perhaps it’s all of those things that makes Trader Joe’s COFFEE HOUSE a favorite among Weekly readers. From grocery store staples Coupa Cafe won in this catego- to ready-made foods, imported ry this year (as well as in the Best cheeses and exotic specialties, Bakery/Desserts and Wi-Fi Hot the grocery chain is known for Spot category). For a full listing, its low prices and for constantly see Bakery/Desserts. introducing new things, with less- popular items getting dropped in HALL OF FAME: favor of newer, cheaper or more THIRD YEAR interesting items. 720 Menlo Ave., Menlo Park; 650-323- For those of us who can’t fly, tele- 2134. www.traderjoes.com port or travel at the speed of light but wish we could, Peet’s Cof- ICE CREAM/ fee and Tea is the perfect stop. This caffeine Mecca offers a wide GELATO variety of rejuvenating fluids for Grown-ups and kids all need every type of local chugger: frothy a sweet treat sometimes, and Freddos, soothing chai blends, Rick’s Rather Rich Ice industrial-strength coffee guar- Cream offers classic flavors and anteed to shake the cobwebs off new favorites. 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HALL OF FAME: SECOND YEAR Whole Foods is back in the Café Market Hall of Fame for Produce, and also scored with readers for Best Food-To-Go; see the full listing in Food-To-Go. “Saving face” BY JOANNE FURIO SALAD “Skincare diva Bella Schneider lays down the law Two-time winner Pluto’s also took top honors for Best Meal Un- on what you can’t afford not to do.” der $20; see the full listing in that category. Calafi a Café & Market A Go-Go Now introducing LaBelle Town & Country’s LOCAL...ORGANIC...SUSTAINABLE newly opened hair salon! Featuring renowned WINE LIST Town & Country Village, hairdressers from around the Bay Area! You don’t have to go far to find 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto some of the best wine the Bay Area has to offer. There are doz- 650.322.9200 San Francisco Stanford Palo Alto ens of vineyards making their specialty vintages right here on the www.calafiapaloalto.com www.labelledayspas.com Peninsula, but unlike in Napa Val- ley, they aren’t packaged in one convenient location. Enter Vino Locale, a Palo Alto wine bar that We vote Larry’s AutoWorks makes it easy to do a wine tour We are the best source for extremely fi ne from one convenient location. Wines are primarily from Santa Customers as the Best! precious stone jewelry. We also carry a full line Clara County, with some from San Mateo and Alameda counties. In Why? of women’s diamond jewelry, including an keeping with the “local” concept, Vino Locale serves food with lo- s9OUVOTEDUSBest Auto Repairr in the Mountain View/ extensive collection of bridal and fashion jewelry cally grown ingredients — part of Palo Alto area for the past 7 years! from many well known designers. In addition, the “Slow Food” movement. 431 s9OUGAVEUSAPOSITIVERATINGINRECENTSURVEYS Kipling St., Palo Alto; 650- BY!MERICAN2ATING#ORPORATIONTOKEEPUS we design exquisite, one of a kind jewelry and Diamond Certifi ed for over 5 years! 328-0450. www.vinolocale. s9OUGAVEUSGOODTOEXCELLENTRATINGSIN custom made pieces designed to fi t your needs. com. OFTHELASTMONTHSASAAAA Approved Auto Repair Facility! YOGURT s9OURINPUTCONTRIBUTEDTOOURBEINGRATEDONEOF Superheroes need superfood. the Top Ten Shops in the US FORTHELASTYEARSBY WE OFFER THE BEST: What better place than Fraiche -OTOR!GE-AGAZINE Yogurt? Natural and fresh yogurt Service, Pricing, & Selection has some hidden powers: calcium and cultures, among others. Even Call for Appointment today! if this modern place is not popular among superheroes yet, the cafe, with its house-made organic yo- 650.324.1874 gurt with fresh fruit and add-ins, is sYEARKWARRANTY often full of devoted fans. It’s not I]Vc`Ndj[dgKdi^c\jh s&OUNDEDIN uncommon to see the spot attract i]Z7Zhi6\V^c s7OMENOWNED a long queue and a sprinkling s"OSCH3ERVICE#ENTER of customers finding improvised s!#$ELCO3HOP seating along the block on Em- erson Street. There’s now also a second location at Stanford University, as well as a pomegran- 4OLEARNHOWYOUTOOCANBECOMEONEOFTHE ate flavor option. The white-and- "EST#USTOMERSCALLUSTODAYAT 550 Hamilton #226, Palo Alto orange cardboard bowls have a Seller & Appraiser of fi ne jewelry, diamonds & precious stones great future. 644 Emerson St., Palo Alto; and 459 Lagunita (650)968-5202 Hours: Tues.-Fri 9:30-5 pm, Sat 10-4pm; #ONVENIENTLYLOCATEDAT Drive, Stanford University; ,EGHORN3TREET -TN6IEWNEAR#OSTCO closed for lunch 12:30-1:45 pm 650-566-0055. www.fraicheyogurt.com Page 32ÊUÊÕ}ÕÃÌÊÓn]ÊÓääÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞ BEST OF PALO ALTO 2009

AUDIO/VISUAL hero with other support, includ- DAY SPA/ PRODUCTS & ing acupuncture, lifestyle advice, SKIN CARE corrective exercises, massage SERVICES therapy and nutritional counsel- For a relaxing, rejuvenating ex- No matter how convincing you ing. No guarantees that any of this perience, readers head to Skin- Spirit, voted best day spa and are, no one is going to believe will make him bulletproof. skin care. Cosmetic treatments it when you say you just saw 325 Sharon Park Drive, Spider-Man zip by on El Camino. such as laser hair removal and What you need, wide-eyed one, is Suite B6, Menlo Park; Botox are available, along with visual proof. Keeble & Shuchat 650-233-7333. (continued on next page) has just about any photography- www.peakperformancei.com SERVICES and video-related tool you can think of, housed in old-fashioned ambiance with regular photo ex- hibitions in a big upstairs room for inspiration. Need a tripod to hold your camera steady when Spidey swings past? Check. Looking for lighting equipment, a printer, a camera bag, a scanner and a lovely frame to display your best superhero photo? Yep and yep. 261 and 290 California Ave., Palo Alto; 650-327-8511 and 650-327-8996. www.kspphoto.com AUTO CARE Even the Green Hornet has to take the Black Beauty into the shop every once in a while. Our readers’ choice for auto care? Larry’s Auto Works. There are friendly technicians, comfy seats and kids’ toys in the waiting area, and of course a full-service shop that’s been recognized by the Mountain View City Council as a “green business.” The voting was tight in this category: Many Weekly readers chose Palo Alto Bimmer, which came in a close second. 2526 Leghorn St., Mountain View; 650-492-5443. www.autoworks.com CHIROPRACTOR It’s tough for Superman to lift a Larry and Laurie Moore, owners of Larry’s Autoworks, are set to Buick off someone’s leg when scare off any timing-belt demons. he’s got a herniated disc in his lower back. Chiropractic care might be the way to go. Weekly readers recommend Peak Per- formance Chiropractic, which From left, SkinSpirit’s Sarah Nomanson, Lynn Bartels and Jane Yeh can also provide a lagging super- stand tall.

If the pen (or the paintbrush) is indeed mightier than the sword, Uni- versity Art’s Tina Ford and Gloria Acevedo are sure to win the next The Court crew: From left, Nathan Watson, Kelly Tsutsumi, Jesse Bresnahan, Barbara Gross and Jeffery Phil- battle with a villain. lips of the prize-winning Garden Court Hotel.

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If your guy doesn’t like flowers, send him a succulent garden or a “Junk Food Bucket” packed with candy. Plenty of other theme ar- rangements abound: corporate, sympathy, Grandparents’ Day, patriotic, wedding and new baby, Peninsula Beauty Supply’s Janelle Parker, left, and Shanna Biederman ward off all criminals, scoundrels and ﬂ at, boring hairdos. to name just a few. 453 Waverley St., Palo Alto; 650-321-5390. www.michaelasflowershop.com FURNITURE STORE/HOME FURNISHINGS Crate & Barrel is one-stop shopping. Whether seeking super-sized furniture or mini muffin pans, the shopper will RETAIL SHOPPING find that inspiration abounds. No room is left bare: Marimekko shower curtains for the bathroom, hand-wrought steel spindle beds and duvet covers for the bedroom, pancake-batter bowls BEAUTY SUPPLIES work and home, home and the oriented roads and routes. And as ings and is a key part of the Shop and espresso machines for the grocery store. With the store’s the city escalates its right to roll, Local campaign to keep indepen- kitchen, desks and leather side If an aging Wonder Woman wan- variety of road, mountain, com- Palo Alto Bicycles continues to dent businesses thriving. There’s chairs for the office — plus patio dered into Peninsula Beauty fort, cruiser, cyclocross and kids’ be the area’s pedal-power para- a cozy children’s area and an furniture for the deck. No chance Supply seeking to touch up her bikes, Mike’s Bikes is the place dise. Coupling friendly, knowl- expanded selection of gift items. for an empty Batcave after a roots, she’d need superpowers to go. The Northern California edgeable service with a diverse Kepler’s also cultivates the com- few hours here. 530 Stanford to choose among all the beauty chain, established in 1968, not assortment of merchandise, Palo munity through book clubs, fam- Shopping Center, products. Should she opt for only sells bikes but also supplies Alto Bicycles has earned its way ily events, children’s story times Palo Alto; 650-321-7800. L’Oreal’s blue black or Satin’s? For handy gadgets including car into the Best Of Hall of Fame. The and fundraisers for local schools. www.crateandbarrel.com her ruby-red lips, she could try racks, locks, lights, training DVDs, expansive website also features 1010 El Camino Real, Sorme’s Glamour Red. Then she pumps and nutrition bars. Mike’s information for the local cycling Menlo Park; 650-324-4321. HALL OF FAME: could just have girl-fun, check- is also active in the act of giving community, making it easier than www.keplers.com ing out the aisles of skin, hair and and encourages customers to do- ever to get a handle on better bik- FIRST YEAR nail-care products. To create per- ing. 171 University Ave., nate used bikes to the company’s BOUTIQUE “Karlstad,” “Godmorgon” and fectly straight hair? 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They may not have X-ray vision, but Rebecca Knott and SueAnn Madsen of Lux Eyewear can sell you some pretty dapper frames. ford Shopping Center. From the superhero dolls: Atlantis, Mascara Food Depot, the family-owned now CVS/pharmacy, seems to be even if the name doesn’t come to Pink collection dominating the Sagrada and Pierrot Jr. Or per- Palo Alto pet-supply store in an the hero some locals are unsure you right away. front of the store to the swim col- haps a thumb-wrestling mask to innocuous-looking building on El about. But not Weekly read- 352 University Ave., lection, from the naughty lacy adopt the identity of El Sancho. Camino Real. Expertise ranges ers. They say Longs is the go-to Palo Alto; 650-324-1667. selections to the everyday essen- Even the wordless Black Bolt can from lizards to livestock, and just spot in town for that emergency 2701 Middlefield Road, tials, and from the sexy summer enjoy the helpful “Lost for Words about anything a pet and his shampoo bottle, pack of diapers Palo Alto; 650-330-0128. styles to sleek fall fashion, Vic- — Creative Messages for All Oc- or her companion need can be or birthday card before work or at 855 El Camino Real, toria’s Secret seems to have just casions.” But the real joy at the found here. Anything else can be 9:30 p.m. No wonder it’s a third- Palo Alto; 650-322-2150. what Weekly readers are wearing Paper Source is simply the paper, ordered by the staff. “Trust and year Hall of Fame winner. With www.cvs.com out or in. from exquisite wrapping papers loyalty is not won with a single three stores in Palo Alto alone, the purchase but earned over a pe- (continued on next page) N-305 Stanford Shopping from around the globe to cards, store is undeniably convenient, Center, Palo Alto; announcements, invitations and riod of time” is the store’s motto. 650-328-0574. make-your-own greetings. It’s no 3127 El Camino Real, www.victoriassecret.com wonder that readers acknowl- Palo Alto; 650-852-1277. edged this super new business. www.petfooddepot.com. MEN’S APPAREL Town & Country Village, #63, Palo Alto; 650-324-9700. PHARMACY/ No superhero is complete without www.paper-source.com a costume, an outfit to clothe his DRUG STORE or her alter ego. Whether in need NURSERY/ Walgreens again proved to be of shoes that allow for lift-off, the pharmacy Palo Alto trusts. Thank you for making Coupa Cafe #1 fire-resistant pants or a cape that GARDEN SUPPLY The Midtown Shopping Center can shield the owner from bullets, It’s safe to say that Roger Reyn- location is a quick stop for kids superheroes know where to go olds Nursery and Carriage needing a sugar boost after to find the best apparel for men Stop is a local institution — it’s school (or a glue stick to touch up best coffee house and women alike: Nordstrom at consistently popular among locals that history project), while at the Stanford Shopping Center. With and is celebrating its 90th anni- El Camino Real store convenience best bakery desserts Nordy’s variety of designers and versary in September. All month, is the name of the game with a best wi fi hotspot! LT O W styles, Weekly readers singled drive-thru pharmacy. Both stores A E special events are scheduled ev- E O K L it out in the Men’s Apparel, provide digital photo services. L

A ery Saturday, including a commu- Y Women’s Apparel and Shoe Store nity celebration on Sept. 19 with Friendly staff and an equally user- P categories. Even Thor and Loki friendly website (complete with BEST OF children’s activities, music and 2 0 0 9 have been seen exiting the three- raffles, manager Antonio Ramirez coupons and prescription refill story store with bags in hand. said. The store also boasts a request form) characterize Wal- greens as a business and Palo BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER 550 Stanford Shopping great selection of maple trees. Alto presence. Center, Palo Alto; Next door to the nursery, the Car- 2605 Middlefield Road, 538 Ramona St. Downtown Palo Alto 650-323-5111. riage Stop offers flower arrange- Palo Alto; 650-566-9723. (650) 32-coupa shop.nordstrom.com ments and gifts, and the store 4170 El Camino Real, Open 7am-11pm daily makes deliveries throughout the Palo Alto; 650-858-2007. HAPPY HOUR 5-7PM NEW RETAIL Bay Area. 133 Encinal Ave., www.walgreens.com BUSINESS Menlo Park; 650-323-5612. AlsoVisit us at our new location! www.rogerreynoldsnursery.com 473 via ortega ~ y2e2 bldg at Seeking a gift? Perhaps “The Art HALL OF FAME: stanford university of Vintage Marvel” with 100 col- PET STORE THIRD YEAR www.coupacafe.com lectible postcards will catch your eye at Paper Source, along Wonder Dog and Catwoman Like Gotham’s caped crusader, with the bag of Luchas caped would be in pet heaven at Pet large-chain store Longs Drugs, Palo Alto Weekly • August 28, 2009 • Page 39 Low Cost Divorce/Living Trust BEST OF 2009 PARALEGAL SERVICES (continued from previous page) INCLUDES: SHOE STORE UÊ ÛÀViÊfx{ Three-time winner Nordstorm UÊÊÛ}Ê/ÀÕÃÌÃÊf{ won in this category, as well as for UÊÊVÀ«À>ÌÃÉ ÊfÓÓ its men’s and women’s apparel. U Ê ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ*ÀL>ÌiÊÀiiÊ+ÕÌi®Ê See the full write-up under Men’s UÊ Ì>ÀÞÊ-iÀÛViÃ Apparel. 230 S. California Ave.,#103 SPORTING GOODS Palo Alto, CA 94306 AND APPAREL Kyle & Koko 650-324-3800 Sometimes self-made superheroes need a little bit of extra * help. Aspiring crime-fighters can grab their gear at REI to help Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot represent customers or give legal advice. Services are provided them scale walls and lift heavy at customer’s request. Prices do not include court or ﬁling fees. Santa Clara County LDA #72. loads. The best sporting-goods *Formerly We The People retailer in town provides all sorts of outdoor merchandise such as climbing ropes, backpacks, tents and canteens to help our crusad- ers, or nature lovers, rough the GOT outdoors. Not everyone has an enormous underground bunker, so REI has two warehouses — one in San Carlos and the other in TERMITES Mountain View. 2450 Charleston Road, ? Mountain View; $ 650-969-1938. www.rei.com OFF INSPECTION STATIONERY 50 Offer expires 10/31/09 STORE TERMITE ERADICATION & DRY ROT REPAIR At Letter Perfect, owner Gwen FULL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Gasque says she’s on a mission “to create, inspire and share # beauty, quality and service.” PREMIER TERMITE INC. Lic#PR2464 Gasque accomplishes this by 1PREMIER CONSTRUCTION INC Lic#611710 creating fine, custom stationery 650-726-7756 for many occasions; other offer- Excessive Underarm Sweat?

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Modest superheroes Susie and Matt of Paper Source sport masks and didn’t want their last names in print, but doesn’t that add to their mysterious panache? 2009 ATHENA ings include birth and Bar Mitzvah the Steelers rolled into one. It’s a snowboard-like device that al- announcements, holiday greeting a perennial winner. From yoga lows users to work on their bal- cards and wedding invitations. mats and badminton shuttlecocks ance. 526 Waverley St., The independently owned shop, to soccer cleats and swimming Palo Alto; 650-328-8555. The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce established in 1982, also sells trunks, from its wall of flip-flop www.toyandsport.com 23rd Awards Cermony and Luncheon Honoring rubber stamps, address labels sandals to its crate full of play- and gifts. 384 University Ave., ground-style rubber balls, the WOMEN’S Palo Alto; 650-321-3700. shop adds some playfulness and Athena Award Winner www.letterperfect.com pizzazz to a downtown neighbor- APPAREL hood otherwise littered with din- Deborah Pappas HALL OF FAME, ing establishments and designer Three-time winner Nordstorm SECOND YEAR boutiques. The store also takes won in this category, as well as for Borel Private Bank & Trust Co. pains to stay up to date. Recent its men’s apparel and shoes. See Who said print was going out of additions include the Sector 9 the complete write-up in Men’s Wednesday,y, SeptemberSeptember 9,9, 20092009 business? Paper is still in fashion longboard and the Voodoo board, Apparel. at Village Stationers. Serving shoppers looking for day plan- 11:300 amam to 1:1:3030 ppmm ners, labels or gift ideas, this spe- LT O W Co-hosted by Media Sponsors A E cialty store is in its second year in E O K L L

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DINNER BY THE MOVIES AT SHORELINE’S Scaloppine divitello al Marsala The town of Marsala is a seaport city located in the Province of Trapani on the island of Sicily in Italy. The low coast on which it is Pizzeria Venti situated is the westernmost point of the island. It is best known as the source of Marsala wine. Chicken Marsala is an ancient dish made with this wonderful wine. So great was thought the power of this wine, a Greek warlord even believed his men fought with more ﬂ air by drinking a little before battle. But it was the English who settled in Sicily in the early 1800’s who are credited with “upgrading” the dish with the use of veal.

It is our distinct pleasure to offer Scaloppine di vitello al Marsala as this week’s special dish.

Buon appetito! Chef Marco Salvi

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Palo Alto City Hall would be a great place to shine the Bat Light from, readers say.

PLACE TO DELIVER A VILLAINOUS MONOLOGUE Depending on your point of view, it could be apropos that many Weekly readers say the best place for a villainous monologue — Lytton Plaza — is often used for rallies and peaceful pro- tests. Although Dr. Doom and Mr. Sinister haven’t ever stopped at Lytton to wax about plans for world domination, voters say the brick-layered plaza (soon to be re- furbished) is the ideal location for Norbert von der Groeben/ Palo Alto Weekly Alto Palo Groeben/ der von Norbert a speech riddled with arrogance and menacing laughter. So should any Palo Alto-based ne’er-do- well ever decide to reveal his or her dark intentions, Lytton Plaza would be the likely locale. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King (City Hall) Plaza, the Rodin sculpture garden at Stanford’s Cantor Arts Center and the Mitch- ell Park bowl were other suggestions. ROOFTOP TO The Bat Light also could make a SHINE THE BAT statement on Hoover Tower. LIGHT FROM It’s Monday night, very late. Wait, correction. It’s Tuesday morning, PLACE FOR A very early. There’s an emergency: HERO-VILLAIN The Joker has drunk all the milkshakes at the Creamery! Wher- BATTLE ever will we find people still awake Spider-Man vs. the Green Goblin. to help us shine the Bat Light and Batman vs. the Joker. Captain call for help? Most Weekly voters America vs. the Red Skull. For picked towering City Hall — of years heroes and villains have course the members of the City squared off on printed page and Council will still be up, negotiating the big screen. Many Best Of away. Now let’s see if Batman can readers say that were a climactic do something about the budget. battle ever to be waged in Palo (Other choices for best place Alto, it would likely take place at to shine the Bat Light included Lytton Plaza or Martin Lu- Hoover Tower, East Palo Alto’s ther King Jr. and Coretta Four Seasons Hotel and Palo Alto Scott King Plaza. The open Square.) 250 Hamilton Ave., expanses would allow for those in Palo Alto. downtown to watch the cartoon- ish tussle with curious awe. And LOCAL FIGURE although the “Digital DNA” egg MOST LIKELY TO Take a break. Start a conversation in and parts of City Hall would surely BE A SUPERHERO crumble in the collision, it’s safe TownSquare. to say the hero, as always, would IN DISGUISE Palo Alto’s Online Gathering Place walk away with a win. Lytton Apparently, enough superheroes Discuss community issues. Plaza: University Avenue and are hiding out in Palo Alto for Announce an event. Emerson Street, Palo Alto. Report a sports score and more. the city to field its own Justice Ask for advice. King Plaza: 250 Hamilton League. No fewer than two dozen Rate a movie. Ave., Palo Alto. Review a restaurant. PaloAltoOnline.com (continued on next page) Be a citizen journalist. More than 300,000 visitors monthly

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