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By Daniel DeBolt $10 per square-foot, less than the $15 per square-foot proposed by acing an unprecedented city staff and supported by coun- demand for more afford- cil members in a recent study Fable housing in Mountain session. The average in nearby View, City Council members cities for such a fee is $11.87. Fees voted Tuesday to increase funds for retail, entertainment uses and for affordable housing through hotel buildings were left at $2.47 fee hikes on commercial building per square-foot. and rental housing developers. The need for affordable hous- After much disagreement, ing has increased dramatically in council members the last 10 years, voted 4-3 in favor said city planner of the new fees, Linda Lauzze. designed to increase ‘Minimum-wage In 2001, only 33 the number of sub- percent of the sidized homes for workers would city’s households lower-income resi- earned less than dents in Mountain need to work 164 80 percent of the View, with Mayor region’s median MICHELLE LE Mike Kasperzak and hours per week income. A decade MAGICIAN’S TALE CREATES ONSTAGE MAGIC council members to afford to rent later, 84 percent Bayer Ballet Academy is staging “A Winter Fairy Tale” this weekend at the Mountain View Ronit Bryant and Jac make less than Center for the Performing Arts. See Page 16 for story and more photos. Siegel and opposed. a two-bedroom 80 percent of the The new fees are area’s median expected to generate apartment.’ income, she said. millions every year “Minimum- for affordable hous- BRUCE ENGLAND, wage workers ing projects such as MOUNTAIN VIEW RESIDENT would need to Cities asked to prepare the 50 apartments work 164 hours under construction per week to afford downtown at Evelyn Avenue and to rent a two-bedroom apart- for changes at Moffett Field Franklin Street. It is costing the ment” in Mountain View, said city over $12 million and pro- resident Bruce England. “Wag- By Daniel DeBolt themselves for the big decisions pany H211, LLC. vides homes to families making es have stagnated but rents over Moffett’s fate that have If such a deal had been accept- less than 60 percent of the area’s haven’t.” ow that the presidential been looming for years. ed previously, “Obama would median income. Council member Bryant sup- election is over, there’s “What I know is that some- have been criticized for playing Though he opposes subsidized ported higher fees on commer- Nbuzz about the federal thing is happening, but I’m get- favorites with some of his sup- housing, council member Tom cial developers, and expressed government finally making a ting conflicting rumors about porters,” Siegel said, referring to Means succeeded in passing a disappointment that other mem- decision about whether to get rid what is happening,” Siegel said Google’s founders. motion intended, he said, to bers did not, such as Margaret of Moffett Federal Airfield and Monday. The other scenario is that “minimize the pain” on devel- Abe-Koga, who had supported its icon, Hangar One. Siegel said it was possible that NASA will move forward on its opers. Council member Laura $15-per-square-foot fee but voted After talking to NASA offi- President Obama’s adminis- wish to dump the airfield and Macias was the swing vote, sup- for $10. That will mean millions cials, General Services Admin- tration has been waiting until Hangar One with the help of porting the fees when an imple- less in housing funds as compa- istration officials and Congres- after the election to accept a the General Services Adminis- mentation date was set for Febru- nies like Google are set to expand sional staff, longtime Mof- deal from Google’s founders to tration. NASA has complained ary 9, 2013, five months earlier rapidly in coming years. fett Field Restoration Advisory restore Hangar One in exchange of the cost of operating and than Means proposed. “With the new general plan Board member Lenny Siegel for a long-term lease and use maintaining the hangars and The move raises the amount allowing quite a bit of intensifi- says that Sunnyvale and Moun- of the runway for their private paid by developers of office and tain View should begin to brace planes, operated by their com- See MOFFETT FIELD, page 8 high-tech buildings from $7.43 to See HOUSING, page 8
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By Nick Veronin site, according to Joe White, associate superintendent of onstruction of 24 new business for the Mountain View classrooms at Moun- Los Altos Union High School Ctain View and Los Altos District. high schools is about halfway Two single-story buildings complete, according to Matt will be constructed on the Hannigan, project manager for Mountain View campus — one Kramer Project Development group of three labs and another Co., the firm overseeing the group of classrooms. The build- project. ings will line the northern edge “We are on schedule,” Han- of the campus and face Bryant nigan said, adding that the Avenue. Measure A-funded new class- All 12 classrooms on the Los rooms should be finished by the Altos campus will be contained beginning of August 2013, in within a two-story building time for the start of the school (pictured above), with three year. standard classrooms and three Voters approved Measure A, labs on the first floor, six stan- a $41.3 million school bond, dard classrooms on the second in June 2010. An estimated floor, and an open-air court- $17.5 million will be spent yard with benches in the center. on the construction of the 24 The classrooms will be built in new classrooms, which will the middle of the campus, abut- be split evenly across the two ting the northeastern corner of campuses. Nine standard class- the football field and the center rooms and three laboratory field fence of the baseball dia- COURTESY KRAMER PROJECT DEVELOPMENT CO. classrooms will be built at each mond. V New classrooms are under construction at Los Altos High School. Council delays vote Teen suspects charged as adults in sex assault case on McKelvey flood basin By Nick Veronin thing to do to another human LOSS OF TREES, SITE OF DROP-OFF AREA AMONG CONCERNS ABOUT PLAN he two 17-year-olds being,” Hamilton said. “Any arrested for allegedly sexual assault is not good; this By Daniel DeBolt Tsexually assaulting a one is particularly bad.” water district officials say. Fuller said it was likely that light 13-year-old girl at a Mountain The incident allegedly he City Council delayed Homeowners behind the park could be focused away from View park are being charged as occurred after the victim and approval of a plan to turn have threatened a lawsuit over the homes, and an 8-foot sound wall adults, according to the Santa the three suspects got together TMcKelvey Park’s baseball plan because it rotates the larger and sound system that places a Clara County district attor- to drink alcoholic beverages, fields into a flood basin after baseball field at the park and larger number of smaller speak- ney’s office. according to Sgt. Sean Thomp- examining several controversial places home plate against their ers around the fields could keep Both teens, along with a third son, public information officer aspects of the plan Tuesday. backyard fences for increased noise at current levels. But neigh- suspect, are being charged with with the Mountain View Police The council voted 6-0, with noise and possibly more foul bors noted that no sound study committing a “lewd or lascivi- Department. member Laura Macias abstain- balls flying into backyards. has been done to prove such ous act on a child by force of Hamilton said it is not clear ing, to delay the vote and look at The plan would also remove 51 measures would work. violence, duress, menace and that the girl was raped in the alternative designs for the park. trees, 32 of which are large red- Some speakers raised doubts fear.” technical sense. The charge of The Santa Clara Valley Water woods. Some shield the adjacent about the need for the flood Mountain View police “lewd or lascivious action on District wants to lower the pair backyards. To replace them, 48 basin and challenged the water arrested Carlos Sarceno and a child by force” covers rape, of highly popular baseball fields new trees would be planted. district’s flood predictions. Sev- Jose Pinto, both 17, along with as well as groping and other that dominate the park into a “Those redwoods are the ones eral council members considered Pinto’s 20-year-old brother, sexual acts, she said. 15-foot- deep basin to catch Per- that protect us,” said adjacent an analysis by Los Altos resident Mario Pinto, in connection Hamilton said she is confi- manente Creek flood waters in a homeowner Tapan Bhat, who Richard Moll, who said that with the sexual assault of the dent that her office has suf- major flood. told the Voice last week that he flood events predicted by the girl, whom passers-by found ficient evidence to convict It’s part of a project designed and others are considering legal water district “every six years intoxicated at Castro Park at Sarceno and the Pintos of the to protect 2,720 properties in action to change the plan. “They have not happened in 59 years.” about 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 28. All charges, which include what the area — 2,440 in Mountain protect us from lights, protect The district’s flood predictions three alleged assailants were is known as a “gang enhance- View — from flooding dur- us from noise. It’s a big loss of “are not supported by real-life arrested several hours later. ment.” ing a rare 100-year flood. The privacy and quality of life.” events. There’s no need to tear up The suspects were arraigned “We will be alleging that project includes one other basin Bhat said that with the loss of McKelvey park to create a basin. on Nov. 4 and are expected to they are Surenos,” Hamilton at Ranch San Antonio County trees, combined with the cement If I’m right you need to have the enter a plea in the near future, said, referring to the nation- Park after plans were ditched for structures around the park and district come back and explain according to Clarissa Ham- wide Hispanic gang. basins at Blach School and the artificial turf, “we could be end- the situation.” ilton, the prosecuting deputy In order to get a gang Cuesta Annex. The McKelvey ing up with a heat island, which Keeping the redwood trees or district attorney. flood basin would mostly protect will cause other problems.” “It’s a really, really vicious See SEXUAL ASSAULT, page 8 1,600 properties downstream, Public works director Mike See FLOOD BASIN, page 7
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Teaming up for toy drive Community Services Agency lot of support since re-opening is teaming up with Scott’s Sea- in July, said Scott’s general food Mountain View for the manager Marc Buhagiar. organization’s toy drive from “We feel that by partici- Dec. 1 to 14 at the restaurant. pating in the (Community Donors may stop by Scott’s Services Agency) toy drive we Seafood, located at 420 Castro can help give back this holiday St., during its hours of opera- season and ensure that our tion, available on their website: local families have a wonderful www.scottsseafoodmv.com. Christmas,” he said. People are asked to donate Community Services Agen- items from the CSA holiday cy is a nonprofit that serves wish list to receive a voucher the working poor, unem- for a complimentary calamari ployed, homeless and elderly appetizer or dessert on another in Mountain View, Los Altos visit to Scott’s. and Los Altos Hills. Wish list items and more According to the toy drive information about the toy press release, the organization drive are available at csacares. offers emergency assistance, org/hspwishlist. senior assistance services, Alpha Scott’s Seafood serves Amer- Omega homeless services and ican cuisine and has gained a the holiday sharing program. V
MICHELLE LE Firefighters and other volunteers hand out holiday meal bags to seniors in need during an event at the Support your community Mountain View Senior Center this week. Mountain View Voice Firefighters deliver food bags, holiday cheer to seniors
Mountain View firefighters The program was started by the The food bags include tradi- treated senior citizens to holiday Second Harvest Food Bank and tional items to make up a holiday meals on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the provides weekly groceries to peo- meal, including a turkey roll. 2012 Mountain View Senior Center ple over 60, or disabled people 55 This is the sixth annual holi- located at 265 Escuela Ave. and older. Second Harvest serves day food bag donation sponsored Donate online at Firefighters from Local 1965 more than 20,000 older adults by the firefighters. It’s funded by www.siliconvalleycf.org/ were on hand to give food to each month through its Brown members of Local 1965 through mvv-holiday-fund more than 400 people served by Bag and other food-assistance their Create a Smile Fund, geared the Second Harvest Food Bank’s programs, said Second Harvest toward helping those in need. Brown Bag program. spokeswoman Caitlin Kerk. —Ashley Finden
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6 ■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ December 14, 2012 -PDBM/FXT Zoning OK’d for group homes, homeless shelters The City Council unanimously any residential area. passed state-required zoning There was no opposition to the code changes on Dec. 4 to allow new zoning, which was also sup- housing for the homeless and ported by the Environmental Plan- t.BLFQVSDIBTFT mentally ill to be located in ning Commission in a 4-0 vote. The online guide Mountain View. The League of Women Voters The approved zoning will called the changes ìcommend- t8SJUFBOESFBESFWJFXT allow ìemergency sheltersî for the ableî while Advocates for Afford- to Mountain View t'JOEEFBMTBOEDPVQPOT homeless to be built in the city’s able Housing said in a letter that general industrial districts, while the zoning changes ìaccurately t#VZHJGUDFSUJöDBUFT ìtransitionalî and ìsupportiveî reflect the intention of the new businesses housing, such as group homes for state guidelines.î t%JTDPWFSMPDBMCVTJOFTTFT the mentally ill, can be located in —Daniel DeBolt Good for Business. Good for You. FLOOD BASIN project — which by all accounts Continued from page 5 is likely to be a popular addition to the neighborhood. It would Good for the Community. rotating the baseball field inside also put cars dangerously close to would mean less room for park- the playground, neighbors said. ing or the mini-park. The plan Those involved with youth Visit ShopMountainView.com today includes 47 parking spaces, down baseball disagreed. They said the from 55 there now. Rotating the alternative — a designated drop- field would knock parking down off area on Park Drive — was to 34 spaces. Officials say there is unsafe because kids would have already a parking problem, with to get out on the street and cross game attendees parking in the a busy parking lot. lots of nearby businesses and at “We would like to see a drop- St. Joseph’s School. off in the park so we can make “The field can be rotated but sure they are in the park and they that would impact the parking, are safe,” said Caroline McCor- or the field dimensions, or both,” mick. said Afshin Rouhani, engineer All of the issues raised caused for the water district. reluctance on the council. Keeping the redwood trees “I’m actually back to square would probably have the same one on this project in terms of impact, officials noted. ‘convince me that we need this,’” A previous plan from 2009 kept said council member Ronit Bry- the field in its current location, ant. but the mini-park was smaller “I have very serious doubts and pushed out to the busy cor- about this problem and this ner of El Monte Avenue and Park solution to this problem,” said Drive. When the mini-park was council member Jac Siegel. “If moved in a later design to the we come in and take away those corner of Mountain View Avenue trees, you are living in a differ- and Park Drive and increased in ent place. We’re really trying size, it pleased the neighborhood to do too much with too little. but also meant a smaller parking We’re not getting quality. Not lot and the need to re-orient the many people are building deten- baseball field, to the chagrin of tion basins anymore. It’s kind immediate neighbors. of 1960s technology. Sunnyvale As a result of the tight squeeze, turned down a couple of deten- the dimensions of the larger tion basins because they didn’t baseball field are smaller than want them. McKelvey is great, what was recommended by it is greatly used, it is loved. I youth sports leagues, but city really don’t want to see a concrete staff members said in a report jungle there. The whole experi- that that would be mitigated by a ence of baseball is not being in a larger outfield fence. concrete pit, to me.” “There’s no free lunch here,” Council member Margaret said council member Tom Abe-Koga suggested the approved Means. “I feel the baseball people motion, which directs city staff have sacrificed a lot” in accepting to look at alternative flood basin a smaller baseball field. plans for McKelvey that keep the Much of the discussion focused redwood trees along backyard on a surprisingly controver- fences and keeps the larger base- sial drop-off area in the plan, ball field in its current configura- which would allow parents to tion. Abe-Koga added provisions avoid the busy parking lot while that natural turf be used instead dropping off their kids next to of artificial turf and that the city the baseball fields. Neighbors look at recouping expenses for expressed discontent over the staff time. V loss of 2,200 square-feet that would be devoted to the drop-off Email Daniel DeBolt that could instead go to the new at [email protected] mini-park and playground in the
December 14, 2012 ■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ 7 -PDBM/FXT Mtn. View-Los Altos Adult School HOUSING cent of the project’s value could the landowners,” Pollart said. Continued from page 1 be supported. The city previously “What all developers do is the Winter Session 2013 had a fee of 10 percent, while Palo same: net out all project costs” cation of office, I do think that Alto had charged 25 percent. The before making an offer on the (January 7 - March 22) increases demand for housing,” new fee is equivalent to less than land. “Dollar for dollar, land Bryant said. To say we’re afraid 3 percent of the project’s value. value decreases.” people won’t make more offices The proposed fee of $21.94 per Joan McDonald of advocates Enroll at: here — that makes absolutely no square-foot would have been for affordable housing said the www.mvlaae.net or call 650.940.1333 sense to me. There’s always been equal to 4.6 percent, high enough cost of the fees would not be development in Mountain View to encourage developers to take passed onto renters because the because this is a very desirable the option of including afford- market drives rents, not develop- Catalogs no longer mailed to homes. place to be. It’s not clear why we able units in a project rather than ment costs. “Developers are not are lowering fees on office when pay a fee. philanthropists and will charge office is a very important gen- “I want units — the money the highest price the market will Register for Winter classes now erator of the need for affordable is too difficult to handle,” said bear,” she said. housing.” council member Siegel, express- Mayor Kasperzak supported Little was said by anyone to ing a similar sentiment to other the higher fee on rental housing, oppose a higher fee on office council members who say the city but lamented not being able to development. hasn’t been able to build enough get enough votes. Opposition was much more affordable housing projects. “I “I suffer from no delusions of apparent to fees on rental-hous- don’t want projects, I want the grandeur but I wish I had some Teresa Victoria Ochoa ing development, which the (affordable) housing sprinkled patronage to get a vote here or council ended up also setting throughout the city.” two,” he said, referring to scenes Cappella Stephens at $10 per square-foot, less than Groups representing the rental from the movie “Lincoln.” April 7, 1929-November 30, 2012 half of the $21.94 recommended housing industry opposed new Macias gave her support when by city staff. “Rental housing fees on rental-housing develop- the date for both fees was set Teresa Victoria Ochoa Capella is the most affordable hous- ment, some noting that rental for February 9, 2013, instead of Stephens Teresa has entered into ing product that exists in our housing could not be blamed for July 2013. The delay would have heaven on November 30, 2012. She community,” said resident and the “affordability gap” because spared six apartment projects is survived by her dearly loving real estate veteran Jim Pollart. no apartments were built over in the planning pipeline — 930 husband Elvin, her 5 children Pa- “Additional apartments doesn’t the last decade. There are now units — potentially worth $15.3 trice McKee, Donna Cardoza, Rich exacerbate our housing crisis, it over 1,000 apartment units in the million in affordable housing Stephens, Jeannine Simoes and improves it.” planning pipeline. fees, Lauzze noted in her report. Renee Stephens (Gonzalez) and After a court decision struck Pollart said the cost of the fees It was the last meeting for 9 grandchildren Jenee, Christina, down a previous fee on rental- would be passed onto landown- both Macias and Means, who Scotty, Stephanie, David, Joshua, housing developers, the city ers and wouldn’t hurt develop- each served eight years on the Matthew, Sabrina & Sarah. She was commissioned a court-required ers. council. V surrounded by her loving family at “Nexus Study” to prove the need “If you pass this ordinance it’s home as she passed peacefully. Teresa was born and raised for such a fee. The study deter- not the developers that are going Email Daniel DeBolt in San Francisco and has been a Santa Clara County resi- mined that a fee as high as 11 per- to be incurring this cost; it’s at [email protected] dent since 1961. She was the eldest daughter of 7 children; Charles(Deceased), Anthony(Deceased), David, Manuel, Edward and Rose. She enjoyed traveling everywhere and MOFFETT FIELD that our communities will be a vacuum is not very produc- she was a top seller of Avon products for many years. She Continued from page 1 unprepared to respond,” Siegel tive,” Kasperzak said. “People had a zest for life as she loved to entertain. writes. say, ‘we could build housing She will be deeply missed and in our hearts forever. Ser- runways at Moffett for years. Siegel suggested a citizens out there,’ but if it’s still going vices have been held. “Because NASA has deter- advisory committee like the one to be runway we could do all mined that these properties no formed in 1997 on the future of the planning in the world and PAID OBITUARY longer have a mission need and Moffett Field when the Navy left it doesn’t matter. Or we could are therefore excess to the Agen- the airfield to NASA. But Siegel work with the administration cy, NASA’s enhanced use lease recalled that there was a lot of to try and maintain the status authorities are not available for disagreement on that commit- quo, which I think is the city’s these properties,” NASA Admin- tee for how Moffett should be interest.” Peninsula School istrator Charles Bolden wrote on re-used, with some arguing for Nevertheless, Siegel said it OVSTFSZUISPVHIUIHSBEFtQSPHSFTTJWFFEVDBUJPOTJODF April 6 responding to questions it to be opened up as an airport was worth the trouble and the from Congresswoman Anna and others saying the runways expense to be prepared and sug- Eshoo about H211’s proposal. should be torn out and the area gested that the cities hire consul- We believe education can be “Given this determination, we redeveloped. tants with expertise in federal engaging and joyous. believe a process under GSA’s “While our communities are property transfers. expertise and array of authori- unified in our insistence that “There will be costs associated ties will best address the interests with such a planning process, đŏŏ!(! . 0%*#ŏ .0/ŏ * ŏ !)% / Hangar One be restored, there of the community, NASA, and are widely divergent local views but those costs will be minor đŏŏ+.'%*#ŏ0+#!0$!.ŏ0+ŏ 1(0%2 0!ŏ 1.%+/%05ŏ * ŏ%) #%* 0%+*ŏ the federal government at large about the future use of the Han- compared to the direct and indi- đŏŏ0.+*#ŏ +))1*%05ŏ 1%( %*# for these properties.” gar, the runways, and other Mof- rect costs to our cities and resi- đŏŏ+ 1/%*#ŏ+*ŏ0$!ŏ,.+ !//ŏ+"ŏ(! .*%*# Siegel wrote to the Sunnyvale fett facilities,” Siegel said. dents if the federal government and Mountain View city councils Mayor Mike Kasperzak ques- takes action without fully đŏŏ +3ŏ/01 !*0ŏ0! $!.ŏ. 0%+Čŏ/) ((ŏ ( //ŏ/%6! on Monday to call for a “joint tioned the need for such an effort informed local engagement,” planing process” to prepare for Siegel wrote. 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8 ■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ December 14, 2012 December 14, 2012 ■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ 9 )PMJEBZ'VOE A partnership sent from ‘the heavens’ DAY WORKER CENTER TEAMS WITH LOCAL KIWANIS CHAPTER ON CHRISTMAS TREE LOT
By Nick Veronin
ome might see it as simple supply-and-demand eco- Snomics, but officials from a local chapter of the Kiwanis International and the Day Work- er Center of Mountain View say it was something more akin to fate that brought their two orga- nizations together in a partner- ship that appears likely to last for years to come.
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This year, for the first time, the Kiwanis Club of Los Altos will staff its Christmas tree lot almost entirely with labor- ers recruited through the Day Worker Center. The partnership ensures that the Kiwanis will have the staff to run their lot for the 26th straight year while also guaranteeing many local day laborers steady work at a time in the year when odd jobs can be hard to come by. MICHELLE LE The partnership began with a Day worker Jose Luis lifts a heavy 8-foot-tall noble fir at the Kiwanis chance encounter between Eddy club Christmas tree lot, located at the Lucky supermarket at 2175 Grant Hernandez — who regularly ‘It’s an extremely physically Road in Los Altos. picks up work through the Day demanding job, and the workers are Worker Center — and Douglas Striking a similar tone, Maria time contractors and hom- Roberts, who had hired Her- strong people; they like to work hard.’ Marroquin, executive director of eowners are putting their major nandez to lead a crew of labor- the Day Worker Center of Moun- outdoor projects on hold for ers on a project at his church. It MARIA MARROQUIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR tain View, called the partnership the winter, those who rely on was the first time that Roberts, OF THE DAY WORKER CENTER OF MOUNTAIN VIEW “heaven sent.” the income from odd labor jobs a Kiwanis Club of Los Altos Every year, as the rains pick up, are very often paying higher member, had used the DWC’s the temperature drops and the electricity and gas bills, and also services, and he was impressed nights get longer, day laborers see trying to scrape together enough with the results. a volunteer workforce alone, annual Holiday Fund drive. a marked drop in the number of money to put something nice And so, when it became Roberts did not hesitate to rec- “The match was already made jobs available, according Mar- under the Christmas tree for apparent that the Kiwanis ommend that his club look into and I just hadn’t got the message roquin. their children. would not be able to run its using the Day Worker Center yet,” Roberts said, seeming to “Typically, this time of year is But by hiring day laborers annual Christmas tree lot at — one of seven local charitable indicate that his organization really, really slow for the work- to work at the lot — which is the Lucky supermarket at 2175 organizations that will receive was destined to eventually work ers,” Marroquin said. Unfortu- open from 3 to 7 p.m. every Grant Road in Los Altos with donations from the Voice’s with the DWC. nately, she added, at the same day until Christmas Eve — the Kiwanis are assuring that many of the local area’s poor- est working-class families will MVLL REGISTRATION : have a little bit of extra cash in their pockets. It also makes Roberts’ job Check out our website easier when it comes to finding volunteers from the Kiwanis to for registration dates work at the lot. It has been harder and harder to convince the wan- and important information ing and aging population of the Los Altos chapter to do all the heavy lifting at the Christmas 7dnhVcY<^gahV\Zh)"&)ÄZkZgndcZeaVnh tree lot — especially for no pay. The lot will sell about 1,400 8]VgVXiZg8djgV\ZAdnVain trees in less than a month’s time — three full semi-truckloads Sign up by Dec 31 and Save worth of evergreens. “All of those www.mvll.org trees have to be moved by mus- Since 1957 GZijgc^c\eaVnZghXVcgZ\^hiZgdca^cZ See HOLIDAY FUND, page 12
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This year, the following agencies How to Give will be supported by the Holiday Fund: Your gift helps children Community Services Agency of Mountain View and Los Altos and others in need CSA assists homeless families and seniors with short-term housing, medical care, and more. The nonprofit is a cooperative effort of 17 faith-based communities in Mountain Contributions to the Holiday Fund will be matched View and Los Altos. dollar for dollar to the extent possible and will go Community Health Awareness Council directly to nonprofit agencies that serve Mountain CHAC serves Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and seven school districts. Among other things, it offers school-based programs to protect students from high-risk View residents. Last year, Voice readers contributed behaviors, such as drug and alcohol abuse. more than $50,000, up slightly from the prior year. Mountain View RotaCare Clinic With additional funds from the Wakerly Family The RotaCare Clinic provides uninsured local residents with medical care and medica- tions and is frequently the last resort for this underserved demographic group. Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Founda- Day Worker Center of Mountain View tion and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, The Day Worker Center provides a secure place for workers and employers to negotiate the total raised was more than $90,000, or nearly wages. It serves 50 or more workers a day with jobs, English lessons and guidance. $13,000 for each of the seven participating non- YWCA Support Network for Domestic Violence This group operates a 24-hour bilingual hotline and a safe shelter for women and their profit agencies supported by the Voice Holiday children. It also offers counseling and other services for families dealing with domestic Fund. No administrative costs are deducted from violence. your gifts, which are tax-deductible as permitted by Community School of Music and Arts CSMA provides hands-on arts and music projects in the classrooms of the Mountain law. All donations will be shared equally with the View Whisman School District. Nearly 40 percent of the students are low-income, and 28 percent have limited English proficiency. seven recipient agencies. Partners for New Generations Partners for New Generations matches adult volunteer mentors with at-risk youth in the Donate online at Mountain View, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills area.
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HOLIDAY FUND Mountain View Voice Continued from page 10 cle,” Roberts said, noting that 2012 some of the trees weigh upwards of 300 pounds. “It’s a big opera- In fact, Hernandez said, tion.” his daughter was able to “It’s an extremely physically become the first in her fam- demanding job, and the workers ily to attend college thanks to are strong people; they like to money raised by the Kiwanis work hard,” Marroquin said. Club of Los Altos. Knowing The DWC’s executive direc- that the money raised by the tor said she sees the partner- Christmas tree lot will ulti- ship as a “great opportunity for mately be reinvested in the both organizations,” and that community has proven to be she hopes it will continue year an additional motivating force after year. “I have high expecta- for the day laborers working tions, especially considering the for the Kiwanis — many of results.” whom, Hernandez said, want In addition to helping both their children to be able to the Day Worker Center and the make money in a career, and Kiwanis Club of Los Altos, the not in the manner their par- Christmas tree lot is also help- ents have forged a living. ing local educational efforts, “This partnership is really such as Partners for New Gen- beyond and above money,” Mar- MICHELLE LE erations — also a Holiday Fund roquin said. V Day workers Jose Luis, 49, and Carlos Evia, 55, work together to package a 9-foot noble fir. recipient.
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Beat the winter chill with ❉ these outdoor activities Get
❉ By Lisa Kellman and Haiy Le
he sunny designated family session and Wednesday out!skies have evenings are reserved for adults. The vigi- Tdisappeared lant and helpful ice guards will smother and left residents skaters with caution and when that fails, with a rainy and people can cozy by the fireplace and soothe cold season, but themselves over 50-cent hot cocoa. Guests that does not mean can try looking into lessons offered for a shortage of outdoor children and adults. Once the skating activities. There are shoes have been worn into, turn up the still some ways to get “cold” on the ice rink with a private ice some physical activity party or broomball competition. while enjoying the fresh Where: 3009 Middlefield Road, Palo air: Alto Information: 650-93-4566; http://win- Winter Lodge terlodge.com Established in 1956, Winter Lodge is the first and only per- Bedwell Bayfront Park manent outdoor ice rink west of the Bedwell Bayfront Park, with its 2.3-mile Sierras and an esteemed Palo Alto tra- trail of undulating hills and scenic views, dition. Winter Lodge offers daily public attracts people year-round for hiking, run- skating from Sept. 24 through April 14 ning, bicycling, kite flying, and photogra- and is bound to get folks into the holiday phy. But winter is an especially good time for mood with charming holiday decorations, bird watching as the season brings species random snow falls, and a Christmas tree from colder climates up north that travel to anchored in the middle of the rink to gaze the Bay Area in search of food. Friends of upon as skaters skirt on by. Besides open skating, Sunday evenings is See WINTER ACTIVITIES, page 15
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hile many look forward to the holidays don’t put into practice what they know is healthy for months, celebrating when their for them,” said Ernest Schmidt, a cognitive behav- W favorite radio station switches to Christ- ioral therapist based near California Avenue. mas themes before Thanksgiving, others hear those “My general advice would be pretty generic, but melodies and simply start to stress out. effective: making sure you’re not over-drinking, The season’s warm atmosphere can belie the or staying up too late, or lacking in exercise. Most Eat healthy, pressures of reuniting with extended family of us all know how to do these, but the question is and friends, and meeting new additions to these of making these choices in the moment.” circles. Cognitive behavioral therapy “started in the exercise, ❉ Fortunately, Palo Alto is brimming with pro- ’60s. Its more active approach still falls under fessionals and services that aim to relieve stress the umbrella of psychotherapy, but there’s a lot year-round. of teaching, a lot of interacting and homework take time “My take on stress management is that people assignments.” For a patient with social anxieties, homework can be as straightforward as walking up and for yourself, down a busy street. Barbara Cohen is a licensed marriage and fam- therapists Continued on next page advise
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Continued from previous page ily therapist who also specializes in breaking the WINTER ACTIVITIES Russian River Valley. Docents will share some favor- negative thought patterns that amplify stress. Continued from page 13 ite solstice readings along this 3.5-mile hike to the “We enter the holidays with great expectations,” top of Borel Hill along the Ridge Trail. Volunteers Cohen wrote in a pamphlet on coping with holi- Bedwell Bayfront Park, a group dedicated to preserving are encouraged to bring a hot beverage and a favorite day stress. “For many these include the memories the open space of the park, hosts bird-watching activi- poem or short essay. of holidays past or the fantasies of what ties on the second Saturday of each month. Bird lovers will enjoy the “Birding by the Bay” hike could be.” Her biggest piece of advice “(Some people] haven’t ever looked at a duck Jan. 1. Hikers are encouraged to bring binoculars and pertains to keeping these expectations to see how beautiful its plumage really is,” Chris birdwatchers of all levels are welcome to come and in check, giving from the heart with- MacIntosh, a founding member, said. The group learn. This greenbelt system needs volunteers Jan. 12 out expectations of reciprocation. was established in 1995 to counter the development and 26 to remove broom for habitat restoration. For ❉ On the pragmatic side, she suggests of a golf course at the park. In addition to the bird more docent lead hikes and volunteer opportunities, “bringing a neutral friend or mate to viewing, the park collaborates with Don Edwards San visit their website. family events (this helps neutralize poten- Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge to organize Where: various access points tial explosive family stuff).” a walk that covers the history of the park and the Information: 650-691-1200 or www.openspace.org Allison Shotwell, another licensed marriage and restoration of the surrounding salt ponds, which is family therapist, shares advice that also involves protected under the Refuge. Birding by Bike: some foresight. “The thing that we really want to do with our bird If simply bird viewing isn’t enough for the adven- “Consider what the most important traditions watching and the activities we put on there is to help turers out there, there is an option to go Birding by or parts of the holiday are most meaningful for people learn more what they are seeing in the park Bike. Organized by the Baylands Nature Preserve, you and put those as a priority, and think about and learn how to value it,” MacIntosh said. the free class allows bikers to range further infield. letting go of any other parts that are causing you Where: Bayfront Expressway and Marsh Road Participants should bring a bike and a helmet, and if unnecessary stress,” she wrote. Information: www.friendsofbayfrontpark.org; available, binoculars and a guidebook. A checklist is Also important is to put enjoyment on one’s [email protected] provided to mark down the many type of species that schedule, in addition to commitments and duties. are bound to be flocking around. Participants can This means “scheduling time into your days or Save The Bay expect to find great egrets, American coots, sandpip- weeks to do activities you love, scheduling time It doesn’t take nice weather and clear skies to help ers, turkey vultures and Canadian geese. to exercise or meditate, giving yourself space to the San Francisco Bay ecosystem. Since 1961, Save the Where: Ranger Station, 2500 Embarcadero Road, veg out or to grieve, getting a massage, or going Bay has grown to be the “largest regional organiza- Palo Alto into nature.” tion working to protect, restore and celebrate San Information: http://enjoyonline.cityofpaloalto. A more passive, physical method for relieving Francisco Bay,” according to its website. The orga- org/ stress is massage therapy. nization and its 40,000 supporters, volunteers and At Athletic Edge in downtown Palo Alto, most advocates work year-round to re-establish 100,000 Palo Alto Adult School of sports therapist Christiana Aronstam’s clients acres of wetlands. The Palo Alto Adult School offers classes during are athletes, many of whom come in with specific On Dec 16, from 9 a.m. to noon, volunteers will the colder months of the year on a variety of subjects, injuries to treat. continue to plant native plants whether or not the from exercise to art. Instructor Candice Simpson Others are “college kids under stress, or your world ends on Dec. 21 as the Mayan calendar pre- offers a class on Sustainable Home Vegetable Gar- average office worker who spends 10 hours a day dicts. Even if the world ends then, this will be the last dening Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. This six-week class behind a computer,” Aronstam said. day for volunteers to get their hands dirty in 2012 and starting Feb. 5 teaches sustainable environmental On the many benefits of massage therapy, she help Save the Bay reach its goal of planting 30,000 gardening practices to grow vegetables and herbs shares that “for one, it lowers your cortisol lev- plants this season. during the cold season. Celebrate health and the els, which are your stress hormones. It increases Volunteers can celebrate National Bird Day on Jan. great outdoors by taking Hike For Fitness. The class circulation. And it boosts your white blood cell 5, from 9 a.m. to noon, by planting native plants to is offered for five alternating Saturdays from 8:30 count, which helps your immune system.” restore their habitat. At Faber Tract, volunteers will a.m. to noon and will have an organizational meet- “It is actually effective as a healing tool, as have the opportunity to view some of these birds like ing on Jan. 8. opposed to just being for relaxation and pam- great egrets, canvasbacks, godwits, willets, black- Where: Most classes are held at Palo Alto High pering,” said Kelly Dent, a massage manager at necked stilts and long billed curlews. Attendees can School, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo alto Watercourse Way on Channing Avenue. She adds also enjoy Mother Nature while avoiding her ele- Information: 650-329-3752 or www.paadultschool. that massage therapy can even reduce high blood ments in Save the Bay’s Palo Alto nursery on Jan. 9. org pressure and inflammation. Save the Bay will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Those who decide to treat themselves to a mas- on Jan. 9 by planting native species in Menlo Park’s California Riding Academy sage should make sure it’s not coming from an Ravenswood Pond and Palo Alto’s Baylands. From 9 The Menlo Park horseback riding center offers overworked masseuse. “You don’t want to be there a.m. to noon, volunteers can do good in the world by horseback riding classes to children and adults of all at the end of the day when someone is already restoring local wetlands. abilities. The academy offers riding instruction in exhausted,” Dent said. Information: English, Hunter/Jumper and Dressage. Students can Yoga is another popular way of letting go of wwwsavesfbay.org/volunteer train and show their horses through the stress. Steve Farmer, who owns Avalon Art & Yoga academy as well. California Riding Center on California Avenue, explains the three Midpeninsula Regional Academy will be putting on a components of the discipline: “Yoga through Open Space District children’s holiday horse camp postures, yoga through breathing, and This 60,000-acre regional greenbelt system is from Dec 20-24. yoga through meditation. The three preserved so that the general public can enjoy Where: 100 Ansel Lane, main aspects of yoga, all directly or untouched nature. Multiple hiking trails allow Barns 2 and 15, Menlo Park indirectly affect your stress levels.” hikers to choose how long and strenuous of a Information: 650-740-2261; Though the popular image of yoga ❉ hike to choose. Docents also lead moderately 650-854-1037 (barn); http:// often involves the postures alone, paced hikes most weeks throughout the californiaridingacademy. these are means for deeper breathing year. com/ V rather than end goals. Dogs can celebrate Christmas Dec. 15 on Amy Cuddy, a professor at Harvard Business a “Fleas Navidad Hike.” Docents guide a Editorial Interns Lisa School, recently spoke to the power of adopt- 3-mile hike where dogs on leashes Kellman and Haiy Le ing open, expanded postures even outside of a are welcome to join. Enjoy the can be emailed at lkell- yoga studio. At a TED talk held in Edinburgh, Russian River on Dec. [email protected] she shared that shaping our bodies in an assured 21, from 10 a.m. and hle@paweekly. manner can lead to genuine confidence: Cortisol to 1 p.m., with- com. levels drop as testosterone levels increase. out traveling “Doing controlled breathing exercises is one of all the way the well known, well tested, medically confirmed up to the methods of reducing stress throughout the body,” Farmer said. V Editorial intern Pierre Bienaime can be emailed at [email protected].
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were held for certain main roles. Magician’s tale She noted that being in the production is a serious task in which the students learn new skills. “To dance — it’s serious creates magic onstage for them,” Bayer said. “It is also fun. They enjoy, but they have responsibility.” By Ashley Finden for children and comes across When the dancers get on an old book filled with toys, stage, all of their hard work he winter season inspires animals and other fairy tale and stress is behind them, and BAYER BALLET dreams and the illusion creatures that come to life. that moment on stage is their Tof magic for many people. The story unfolds when the celebration, Bayer said. One Mountain View ballet Bat Queen kidnaps a baby “You can’t compare this feel- ACADEMY director took her vision of win- bunny in the fairy tale land, and ing for anything,” she said. “It’s ter and created a window into the magical critters embark on a like to fly.” childhood imagination. journey, according to Christina Bayer and Wood said the pro- Inna Bayer is the founder Wood, administrative assistant duction requires 180 costumes and STAGES ‘A of Bayer Ballet Academy and at the academy. 550 accessories, including crowns, director of “A Winter Fairy “Good prevails over evil,” gloves, scarves and more. Christie Tale,” a spectacle of original said Bayer. “It’s what we want to Revel, an academy instructor and WINTER FAIRY Russian fairy tale characters told believe.” a former student of Bayer’s, said through ballet. Bayer said she was inspired by that some costumes are hand- The story comes to life Friday parts of her childhood in Rus- made in Russia and China, and through Sunday, Dec. 14-16, at sia when she would look out of others are made in this country. TALE’ THIS the Mountain View Center for the frost-covered windows and Visit bayerballetacademy.com the Performing Arts. viewed the pure white land- for information about the per- Bayer and a former student’s scape, noticing how everything formances. WEEKEND mother created the storyline for changes in winter. the dance program about five “Even silence is different,” she Clockwise, from left: Dressed years ago, and it is now in its said. as Hershey kisses, four dancers fifth year of production. There are 108 dancers in the await their cue backstage during “A Winter Fairy Tale” was ballet and 11 staff members dress rehearsal; Alina Taratorin partially inspired by “The Nut- from the academy organizing waits with fellow dancers during PHOTOS BY MICHELLE LE cracker” — the snowflakes, the production, Bayer said. rehearsal; dancers get help with flowers and Mother Ginger were She said she knew most of her their ballet shoes; little ballerinas elements adapted by Bayer. students well enough that she dance around Christie Revel, left, The ballet follows a magician placed them in their roles with- and Christina Wood during a who wants to create a fairy tale out auditions, but some auditions recent rehearsal.
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Founding Editor, Kate Wakerly N STAFF Odd results of TCE cancer impact study Editor & Publisher Tom Gibboney he ongoing saga of how city residents cope with a plume above or near the city’s TCE plume, to see if more impact can be of the toxic chemical TCE that flows beneath their homes found. EPA and other agencies that keep track of the impact this Editorial took another turn last week when the Greater Bay Area cancer-causing chemical have done a good job of tracking the Managing Editor Andrea Gemmet T Cancer Registry released data that shows nearly twice as many elusive underground trail of TCE. Much more is known today Staff Writers Daniel DeBolt, Nick Veronin residents of the impacted area have contracted non-Hodgkin than even five years ago. Editorial Intern Ashley Finden Lymphoma than expected. But the search for dangerous levels of TCE vapors that come Photographer Michelle Le But the survey results, compiled from 1988 to 2010 data, have up from the plume, primarily the responsibility of the pol- Contributors Dale Bentson, Angela Hey, Sheila Himmel, Ruth Schecter, Alissa Stallings some flaws, including the lack of information about exactly luters, has been too slow or inadequate, especially at Moffett where the lymphoma victims live. No addresses were included Field, where the Navy is the responsible party. (The Navy is Design & Production in the study results of northeastern Mountain View released by not responsible for the plumes near the area studied. Several Design Director Shannon Corey the cancer registry. Instead, the general location was said to be Designers Linda Atilano, Lili Cao, companies are, including Fairchild Semiconductor, GTE and Diane Haas, Rosanna Leung, Paul Llewellyn, roughly east of Shoreline Boulevard, north of Central Express- Intel.) The Navy is responsible for cleaning up and keeping Scott Peterson way and south of Highway 101, a slightly larger area than the those impacted informed about the progress in finding where so-called MEW area (Middlefield Road, Ellis Avenue and Whis- Advertising the TCE plumes are located and, more importantly, whether the man Road), long identified as the location of the primary TCE Vice President Sales and Marketing danger has receded. Tom Zahiralis (Trichloroethylene) plume. Luckily, the contaminated aquifers that carry TCE have not Advertising Representatives Given the seriousness of the study’s results, which show 31 Adam Carter been tapped for drinking water for years, so no one has become cases of lymphoma rather than the 17 cases expected between ill from ingesting the water. And in recent history, new con- Real Estate Account Executive 1996 and 2005, residents of the area have a right to know specifi- Rosemary Lewkowitz struction in the affected area has had to conform to building cally where spikes in the disease are located, even if scientists Real Estate Advertising Coordinator regulations that included laying down a barrier in building Samantha Mejia say the information is not strong enough to warrant concern. For example, just a description of a numbered block of a street basements to stop the underground plumes from venting into homes or businesses. Published every Friday at would help residents know whether they are in a “hot” zone or 450 Cambridge Avenue not. Whisman Road resident Jane Horton, who owns one of the Palo Alto, CA 94306 few homes where unsafe levels of TCE gas has been found, still (650) 964-6300 An official from the Cancer Registry said the spike in NHL fax (650) 964-0294 was “not a conventional true cancer cluster.” When asked if suspects there is a connection between the cancer spike and the Email news and photos to: chemical. Her residence on Whisman Road is not too far from [email protected] residents should be concerned if they lived in the area, he said, Email letters to: “Based on our best assessments, not any more than anybody where an “air stripper” on Walker Drive was used to pump the [email protected] else in the area.” toxic chemical to the surface where it was vented in the open News/Editorial Department air. (650) 964-6300 The scientists based their conclusion, at least in part, on the fax (650) 964-0294 finding that unlike the incidence of NHL, liver and kidney Horton believes more tests should be conducted to see if there Display Advertising Sales cancer were average. They attributed the high numbers of lym- is higher incidence of other types of disease beyond kidney and (650) 964-6300 phoma found to a small sample. Given the size of the sample, liver cancer, which were found to be at normal levels in the area. Classified Advertising Sales s “the statistics can bounce around wildly, and it’s difficult to pin We think Horton has a good point. 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Copyright ©2012 by Embarcadero Media N LETTERS Company. All rights reserved. VOICES FROM THE COMMUNITY Member, Mountain View Chamber of Commerce READY TO STAND UP have now voted and it will soon TO SAVE PEARSON HOUSE be a law that there will be no more plastic bags at the grocery store. I understand the Pearson House The reasons given are envi- does indeed have supporters and ronmental: clogged waterways, N WHAT’S YOUR VIEW? it warms my heart. Anyone work- endangerment of wildlife. These All views must include a home address and contact ing on saving the the “little house are issues of irresponsible people, phone number. Published letters will also appear that could” can contact me by people littering, so now an entire on the web site, www.MountainViewOnline.com, email at [email protected]. I and occasionally on the Town Square forum. city suffers the consequences. want to help out any way I can. I recycle every plastic and paper TOWN SQUARE FORUM This will mean better karma for Post your views on the bag received. For example: I line Town Square forum at all of us and the city. I am pre- my bathroom waste baskets; I line www.MountainViewOnline.com pared to stage a demonstration if my kitchen garbage container; the EMAIL your views to needed. daily cleaning of my cat’s litter [email protected]. Indicate Josephine Manoli box. This uses several bags per if it is a letter to be published. Bonita Avenue week. MAIL to: Editor Mountain View Voice, I now will need to purchase P.O. Box 405 PLASTIC BAG BAN: plastic bags to use in this way as a Mountain View, CA 94042-0405 WHAT HAVE WE GAINED? reusable grocery bag is definitely CALL the Viewpoint desk at 223-6507 Our City Council members Continued on next page 18 ■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ December 14, 2012 -PDBM/FXT and Bob Schick show their mis- saved the lives of 25 of his fellow A Hopeful Future LETTERS conceptions of the Permanente 3rd Cavalry soldiers and lost Continued from page 18 Creek flood problem and illus- many of his buddies, now suffers We love, challenge, and equip former foster youth not an option for any of these pur- trate why the petitions they collect serious PTSD, so it is there are poses. So what has been gained? are misleading. similar heart-wrenching stories Kudos to Mr. Means and Mr. The pond and diversion chan- the other vets at the VA can tell. Inks who did not vote for this nel they say protect us in a 100- It is sad that due to budget ban. I am glad I cast my vote in year flood are “in-stream”, so cuts the VA cannot even provide the right direction. they fill as the water rises and are toothpaste, tooth brushes, sham- Claudi Davis full when the peak flow begins — poo, basic socks and T-shirts for Ortega Avenue they don’t provide 100-year flood those who have served our coun- protection. try in combat. This is not the VA’s Only 1 to 5% of California’s foster youth will earn a college CUESTA PARK ANNEX Off-stream detention basins, fault. It is the fault of Congress, degree. These students have the drive. What they lack is support like the one proposed for Cuesta the president, and the Pentagon. to overcome a myriad of complex emotional, developmental and NOT FOR SALE Annex, only begin to fill during It’s a national disgrace, a national economic issues, preventing them from reaching a goal that 85% I believe that Santa Clara Valley peak flow when the in-stream shame. of them express having. Water District board director capacity has been filled. That’s Please, if you missed the first Patrick Kwok is wrong in assert- College students who have suffered traumatic childhoods are shown what makes them effective — letter I urge you to contact me how to move forwards with confidence through monthly programming ing that the people of Mountain they catch the overflow that at my business email: invention- at local campuses. We help them grasp: “You have what it takes.” View explicitly approved the would flood our neighborhoods. [email protected]. And Cuesta Annex flood basin in the The email Bob mentions I I want to extend a huge thanks ~ Workshop to help overcome emotional, relational, academic November election. sent to my neighbors informed to the Voice for supporting this and career hindrances The project was a minor issue them that removal of the Cuesta quest. ~ One-to-one coaching sessions in the election process and one of Annex basin from the plan would Jeffrey Van Middlebrook ~ Long-term mentoring the (two) re-elected incumbent leave our neighborhood and the Easy Street council members was opposed to El Camino Hospital exposed to ~ Leadership Development the Annex project. The political the 100-year flood. I mentioned RESPONSE TO LETTER ~ Ability to earn gift cards, clothing & other basic needs motivation seems to come from that “only one heritage tree” will ~ Web-based coaching to re-enforce workshop topics the water district itself, which be removed because that is the HAS IT WRONG is anxious to spend Measure B Job Lopez (Letters last week) has It takes a community to rebuild shattered lives. Through your financial plan and because people hear the giving, YOU can be part of that community that helps students, who funds before time runs out. opponents talk of “clear cutting” it backwards in his response to spent their childhoods in foster care, build their academic resilience, I believe that the majority of in the Annex and think the heri- Charlie Larson’s letter. develop a network of support and gain emotional stability. informed residents of Mountain tage oaks will be removed. In fact, Instead of taking the proper View and Los Altos disapprove the other trees to be removed are path to legal citizenship, (former Tax-deductible contributions may be made online at of the district’s proposals. The not heritage trees, they are small, Mountain View resident Jose) www.jeremiahpromise.org OR make check payable to district has repeatedly failed to Vargas has shown complete dis- Jeremiah’s Promise, Inc. and mail to P.O. Box 1393, Palo Alto, CA some young and some shrubby 94302. Our Tax ID is 75-30792265 establish that a real threat of flood suckers than grew when the regard for the laws of our country. exists and has botched its flood orchard trees were removed. He has stolen Social Security protection plans over and over It’s not surprising that oppo- numbers and lied to get a drivers again. nents gather petition signatures license. I have to wonder what Real estate laws of disclosure when they misinform people laws must be broken before Job require that the risk of potential about the flood problem, claim feels it no longer be acceptable. flood to property in a flood zone existing alternatives, and threaten Is he okay with his identity be revealed during exchange of the loss of open space and “clear being stolen and his bank account ownership. Those who completed cut” of trees in the Annex. The drained? How about a car acci- purchase of properties in a flood truth is the city hired an outside dent that injures him or his family zone were made aware of the engineering firm that confirmed by someone with no insurance or potential hazard (and the need the water district projections. And driver’s license? I really like how wellness for supplementary insurance) the Annex basin plan includes an he put the “lied” part in italics and obviously found the risk, and easement against development as if it is of no consequence to lie at your door any additional insurance costs, that will help preserve it as a natu- to people and feel justified. I can to be acceptable. It is evident that ral open space, while it also helps only hope that Job doesn’t have no properties in Mountain View to protect our homes and local kids, otherwise he will have to NEW! and Los Altos have suffered loss hospital from unusual floods. explain why robbing a bank is in value as a result. The Cuesta Annex flood basin okay because “daddy doesn’t have As for El Camino Hospital, it is project should move forward. any money.” inconceivable that close to half a Kevin McBride Keith Wilson billion dollars has been spent on Begen Avenue Emily Drive reconstruction if a credible threat of flood exists. Unless elect- BASIC ITEMS NEEDED UNJUST TO GIVE AMNESTY ed board members and highly paid hospital executive manag- FOR VETERANS AT VA TO THOSE HERE ILLEGALLY ers, architects and construction I am pleased and humbled Job Lopez’s letter (last week) companies are guilty of collective by the response to the letter the says that we should view undocu- incompetence, it is unimaginable Voice published several weeks ago mented immigrants from a “just that a 1 percent risk of flood was regarding the simple basic needs and moral point of view” so that not considered, and dismissed, of our long-term in-patient veter- those who were brought to our before construction began. It is ans at the Palo Alto VA. country as children should be Order Online for shameful for a highly profitable Mostly it has been individual given amnesty. FREE DELIVERY or In-store Pick-up “nonprofit” institution to offer a citizens who have come forward When we treat those people few million dollars now to protect asking how they can help, what that way, we are being unjust and itself against an unverified threat. they can donate, but I even immoral to our citizens who are Cuesta Park Annex belongs to the got contacted from someone at paying the bills for those undocu- people of Mountain View and is Lockheed-Martin in Sunnyvale mented students in our schools, not for sale. who said that he and some of his the undocumented people in our Christine Crosby fellow patriotic employees want hospitals and our welfare pro- (see map online) Woodleaf Way to donate the basic items I have grams. When we do not enforce asked for on behalf of our vets. our laws, that is not fair to those (888) 99-Harborside people who obey the laws. Is FACTS DISPUTED IN The individual stories of some www.harborsidehealthcenter.com/ep of these vets who have served in Lopez a legal resident? CUESTA PETITION DRIVE Iraq and Afghanistan are mov- Charlie Larson $$" !* ! '"" &!"%e The letters of Cynthia Riorden ing. Just as my war hero son, who Sylvan Avenue )# (
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ports bar and pizza joint. Meaty toppings and gluten-free crust. Some things go together like Sidentical twin brothers. Chris and Scott Hong do many things together, whether it’s working out, sporting the same spiked haircut, or opening up the Palo Alto Pizza Co. on Park Boulevard near California Avenue this past January. The brothers, 33, were born in Seoul, South Korea, and moved with their family to San Jose when they were 13. “When we came to the country, our family didn’t have much money,” Chris says. “We worked
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VERONICA WEBER Scott and Chris Hong, from left in top photo, outside their restaurant, Palo Alto Pizza Co. Above, general manager Brandon Nebel tosses pizza dough while co-owner Chris Hong prepares more dough. At left, Chicken Bruschetta pizza features a thin crust with creay garlic sauce, chicken breast, diced tomatoes and fresh basil.
December 14, 2012 ■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ 21 8FFLFOE Continued from previous page ship. When their father returned to hard to make money and save South Korea, “the responsibil- money.” ity shifted on us to pay for the An entrepreneurial streak runs mortgage,” Scott says. in the family. Their parents Their love of cars led them to owned a karaoke bar in Seoul, open up an auto-body shop. But and their father had an elec- the work involved interacting tronics repair shop in San Jose more with insurance companies for five years. “We always had than with cars and customers. an idea to open up a business,” The brothers realized that what Chris says. “We just weren’t sure they craved was customer inter- what kind.” action. But their parents had other They looked around and found ideas, and both men ended up a friend from high school who enrolling at De Anza College. had been working in the pizza After a year and a half, they business for 15 years. Nick shifted gears into entrepreneur- Minarik owns Legends Pizza
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22 ■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ December 14, 2012 8FFLFOE Nebel stands behind the front tional processes, so it makes smoked ham, Italian sausage line, while the twins shuffle sense that those are the different and bacon. It’s unclear how the Home Sweet Home. around the dining area, the styles we bring to the restau- namesake pizza mirrors Andrew kitchen and the front door, rant.” Luck’s qualities, but the business’ bringing pizzas to the tables and Despite their different styles, intention is straightforward. making deliveries to custom- both twins say they are ener- “We wanted the restaurant’s ers. One way to tell them apart, gized by interacting with their name to connect with the com- according to Chris, is that he is customers. “At the auto body munity,” Scott says. “10 pounds heavier.” shop, customers come in for one The brothersí ultimate goal is thing: cars. Here, we get many to open up five more restaurants different types of customers,” in Palo Alto. Although the city Scott said. has the reputation for entrepre- Twins Chris and Elwanda Fenwick, a Palo Alto neurship, the Hongs have an Scott Hong say they resident, has been coming to the even more audacious mission. restaurant since it first opened. “We want to make Palo Alto want to make Palo “The pizza is good whether you known for its pizza,” Chris pick it up and take it home or says. V Who says you have to leave your home just Alto known for have it here,” she says. because you’ve gotten older? Avenidas Village This night, she has brought its pizza. her neighbor, Cozy Jarlenski, to N INFORMATION can help you stay in the home you love. join her in watching some of the Nebel gives his opinion: “Chris games. “The space is better when Palo Alto Pizza Co. is more social and will laugh it it has more people,” Jarlenski 2450 Park Blvd., Palo Alto Join us for an Open House on up with you, while Scott is more says. 650-328-1662 Dec. 27, 10 am or Jan. 24, 2 pm. serious and is very business- At one point, Fenwick turns to www.paloalto-pizza.com oriented.” this reporter and asks, “Would RSVP(650) (650) 289-5405 289-5400 Scott adds, “I work on the you like to try some Luck?” Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m. www.avenidasvillage.org Your life, your way, in your home financial, back-end side of things The Luck is generously topped while Chris handles the opera- with pepperoni, salami, honey
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N MOVIETIMES All showtimes are for Friday through Sunday only unless otherwise noted. For other times, as well as reviews and trailers, go to mv-voice.com/movies. N MOVIEREVIEWS The Amazing Mrs. Holliday (1943) Stanford Theatre: Tue.-Thu. at 7:30 p.m. Anna Karenina (R) (( Aquarius Theatre: 2:15, 5:15 & 8:15 p.m. Century 20: 12:55, 3:55, 7:05 & 10:05 p.m. Argo (R) (((1/2 Century 16: Sat. & Sun. at 12:40, 3:40, 6:40 & 9:40 p.m. Century 20: 1:10, 3:50, 6:40 & 9:30 p.m. Chasing Ice (PG-13) Aquarius Theatre: 3, 5, 7 & 8:45 p.m. Flight (R) ((( Century 16: 6:20 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 12:30 p.m. Century 20: 12:05, 3:15, 6:25 & 9:35 p.m. Hers to Hold (1943) Stanford Theatre: Tue.-Thu. at 5:45 & 9:20 p.m. Hitchcock (PG-13) (( Century 20: Noon, 2:25, 4:55, 7:25 & 9:55 p.m. Guild Theatre: 2:45, 5, 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13) Century 16: 9 a.m.; noon, 1, 4:10, 5:05, 8:20 & 9:10 p.m.; In 3D at 9, 10, 11 & 11:30 a.m.; 2, 3, 3:30, 6:05, 7, 7:40, 10:05 & 10:40 p.m. Century 20: 10:25 & 11:50 a.m.; 3:40, 6, 7:30 & 9:50 p.m.; In 3D at 11:10 a.m.; 12:30, 1:05, 1:40, 3, 4:20, 4:55, 5:30, 6:50, 8:10, 8:45, 9:05 & 10:25 p.m.; Fri. & Sun. also at 2:15 p.m.; Sat. also at 2:25 p.m. It Started with Eve (1941) Stanford Theatre: Sat.-Mon. at 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 4:05 p.m. It’s a Date (1940) Stanford Theatre: Fri. at 7:30 p.m. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Century 16: Wed. at 2 & 7 p.m. Century 20: Wed. at 2 & 7 p.m. Killing Them Softly (R) Century 16: 10:10 a.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Sat. & Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchcock. Sun. also at 3:50 p.m. Century 20: Sat. & Sun. at 3:10 & 8 p.m. ANNA KARENINA -- six part of his filmmaking team. “Argo” Suspense.” Stephen Rebello’s nonfiction Life of Pi (PG) (((1/2 Century 20: In 3D at 10:30 a.m.; 1:40, (Aquarius, Century 20) There’s a peril that, is a nail-biter from beginning to end, and book “Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of 4:40, 7:40 & 10:40 p.m.; Fri. also at 5:35 p.m. (standard 2D) and 11:25 in chasing a fresh concept, a director will one of the year’s best films. Affleck and his Psycho” — hangs its hat on marital strain a.m. (3D); Sat. & Sun. also at 5:35 p.m. (3D); Sun. also at 11:25 a.m. (stan- come up with something foolhardy, which crew do a phenomenal job capturing the and the artistic and financial gamble that dard 2D) Palo Alto Square: 2:30, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.; In 3D at 4 & 7 brings us to Joe Wright’s “Anna Karenina.” time period and casting actors who both was Hitchcock’s masterpiece “Psycho.” look like their real-life counterparts and For this latest feat of reenactment cinema, p.m.; In 3D Fri. & Sun. also at 1 p.m.; In 3D Fri. & Sat. also at 10 p.m. No one has a bigger concept this year than Wright, who has transformed Tol- have the thespian chops to hit all the right we get Anthony Hopkins as the corpulent Lincoln (PG-13) (((1/2 Century 16: 10 a.m.; 1:30, 5:15, 7, 9 & stoy’s novel into something conspicuously notes. Rated R for language and violent filmmaker; Helen Mirren as his wife and 10:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 11:40 a.m. & 3:15 p.m. Century 20: theatrical. Set amongst the aristocracy images. 2 hours. — T.H. trusted screenwriting consultant Alma 12:20, 2:20, 3:35, 6:55, 8:30 & 10:15 p.m. of Imperial Russia circa 1874, the novel Reville; Scarlett Johansson and James D’Arcy as “Psycho” stars Janet Leigh and The Metropolitan Opera: Aida Century 20: Sat. at 9:55 a.m. concerns parallel romantic strivings and the FLIGHT --- Anthony Perkins; and so on. At its best, Palo Alto Square: Sat. at 9:55 a.m. pitfalls that threaten the maintenance of (Century 16, Century 20) Director Robert the respectable lifestyle of the upper class. Zemeckis typically invokes cinematic tech- “Hitchcock” reminds audiences not only The Metropolitan Opera: La Clemenza di Tito Century One storyline follows the titular socialite nique ranging on spectacle, and “Flight” of the risk represented by “Psycho,” but its 20: Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Palo Alto Square: Wed. at 6:30 p.m. (Keira Knightley), whose dull marriage to delivers on that promise in a masterful reinvigorating quality. But the film is gener- ally pleased to be entertainingly glib. Hop- Monsters, Inc. (G) 1/2 Century 16: In 3D Wed. & Thu. Karenin (Jude Law) pales in comparison to aerial sequence, a crash scenario that ((( kins is, of course, a likeable actor, but his at 10 a.m.; 12:30, 3:20, 6:10 & 8:50 p.m. Century 20: In 3D Wed. & an affair with Count Vronsky (Aaron Taylor- characters will parse over the two hours to follow. “Flight” begins by establishing power is muted by pounds of latex, and he Thu. at 1, 3:25, 5:50, 8:15 & 10:40 p.m. Johnson). The film begins with an orches- tra tuning up, then plays out in a derelict Washington’s Captain “Whip” Whitaker doesn’t quite capture the depths of Hitch’s Nice Girl? (1941) Stanford Theatre: Sat.-Mon. at 5:45 & 9:10 p.m. theater. Wright employs colorful costumes, as liquored up and therefore in need of a drollery. Mirren, miscast as Reville, comes off too glamorous and modern to play this The Perks of Being a Wallflower (PG-13) Century twirling cameras, tableaux vivants, and leveling cocaine bump before striding to ((( intellectual used to being overlooked. On 16: 10:10 p.m. whoosh-y, thump-y sound effects as if to the cockpit. What follows is, in part, an say, “Take that, Baz Luhrmann!” In par- exploration of what it means to be a hero in balance, “Hitchcock” is about as entertain- Playing for Keeps (PG-13) 1/2 Century 16: 11:10 a.m.; 1:40, ticular, the ballroom sequence technically a real world of human frailty and gray areas. ing and as trustworthy as a tabloid. Rated 4:30, 7:30 & 10:15 p.m. Century 20: 11:55 a.m.; 2:40, 5:15, 7:50 & marvels. But I’d trade in an instant this tire- Whip is heading for a personal crash of his PG-13 for some violent images, sexual 10:25 p.m. some artificiality for some potent empathy. own, and if he’s to avoid it, he will need to content and thematic material. One hour, 38 minutes.— P.C. Red Dawn (PG-13) (1/2 Century 20: 12:50 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at We’re able to intellectualize why we should embrace humility and accept help. But the inconvenient truth is that Whip is probably 5:30 & 10:30 p.m. care, but we’re too distracted to be moved. Rated R for sexuality and violence. Two right when he insists, “Someone put me in a LIFE OF PI ---1/2 Rise of the Guardians (PG) ((1/2 Century 16: 9 a.m. & 1:55 p.m.; hours, 10 minutes. — P.C.) broken plane,” and that “No one else could (Palo Alto Square, Century 20) In Ang Lee’s Sat. & Sun. also at 7:10 p.m.; In 3D Sat. & Sun. also at 11:20 a.m.; 4:20 & have landed that plane like I did.” “Flight” exhilarating “Life of Pi” — based upon the 9:55 p.m. Century 20: 11:05 a.m. & 6:45 p.m.; In 3D at 1:55, 4:20 & ARGO 1/2 offers much that’s productively unsettling, bestselling novel by Yann Martel — a boy --- anchored by Washington’s old-school mov- adrift reads a “Survival at Sea” manual. 9:10 p.m. (Century 16, Century 20) The Ben Affleck ie-star performance, filigreed with some “Telling stories is highly recommended,” it of old has been shed like a husk, and what Silver Linings Playbook (R) Century 16: 12:20, 3:25, 6:30 & quietly excellent supporting work from the says. “Above all, do not lose hope.” In the remains is a sharp and thoughtful film- 9:55 p.m. Century 20: 11:35 a.m.; 2:15, 5, 7:45 & 10:35 p.m. likes of Bruce Greenwood and Peter Gerety, hands of Ang Lee, “Life of Pi” elegantly maker who is still in the embryonic phase and culminating in a “Scent of a Woman”- walks Martel’s philosophical line while also Skyfall (PG-13) (((1/2 Century 16: 10:20 a.m.; 1:50, 3:30, 5:30, of an impressive career. Sure, Affleck the style moral climax that offers a more relat- brilliantly using every modern cinematic 7, 9:10 & 10:20 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 11:50 a.m. Century 20: 12:45, actor is also along for the ride, but his skill able opportunity for modern heroism: the tool to tell an epic yarn. Most prominent 4:05, 7:20 & 10:30 p.m. behind the camera is what truly shines. chance to take responsibility. Rated R for among these tools is 3D. Lee joins the After the assault on the U.S. Embassy in Spring Parade (1940) Stanford Theatre: Fri. at 5:50 & 9:25 p.m. drug and alcohol abuse, language, sexual- ranks of auteurs using new 3D cameras, Tehran on Nov. 4, 1979, 52 Americans are ity/nudity and an intense action sequence. gainfully employing the technology for its The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (( Century taken hostage as Iranian revolutionaries Two hours, 18 minutes. — P.C. full ViewMaster “pop” effect, but also in 16: 10:30 a.m.; 1:20, 4:40, 7:40 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: 11:15 a.m.; storm the embassy, but six Americans man- more magical ways. Suraj Sharma plays the 2, 4:50, 7:55 & 10:45 p.m. age to escape amidst the turmoil and hide teenage Piscine Molitor (aka “Pi”), who, out in the home of Canadian Ambassador Wreck-It Ralph (PG) ((( Century 16: 11 a.m.; 1:35, 4:15 HITCHCOCK -- having been raised in South India, winds up Ken Taylor (Victor Garber). Back in the & 7:20 p.m. Century 20: 10:55 a.m.; 1:50, 4:30, 7:10 & 9:45 p.m. (Guild, Century 20) Many can relate to the in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, warily U.S., CIA operative Jack O’Donnell (Bryan childhood experience of getting wise to sharing a lifeboat with a zebra, an orang- Cranston) tasks “exfiltration specialist” fakery. “Daddy, that’s not Snow White!” utan and a Bengal tiger. As a boy, Pi (Ayush Tony Mendez (Affleck) with hatching a plan “Mommy, Santa doesn’t wear sneakers.” Tandon) becomes something of a “Catholic Skip it For show times, plot synopses, to get the six Americans safely out before - Well, film fans may feel a pang of deja vu Hindu,” who sees the gods of various -- Some redeeming qualities trailers and more movie their true identities and whereabouts are when they sit down to “Hitchcock,” which religions as his “superheroes.” Pi’s spiritual --- A good bet discovered. 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Holy Motors ---1/2 (Aquarius) “Holy Motors” is a crackpot film. It’s intentionally unrealistic and insistently strange. And therefore, especially when the alternative is something like “Playing for Keeps” (see below), “Holy Motors” is most welcome. Leos Carax’s new film, his first feature-length effort since 1999’s “Pola X,” has its melancholy moments, but Carax infuses every frame with his joy in cinema and what Uta Hagen called “respect for acting.” You’ll see no more impressive performance all year than that given here by Carax favorite Denis Levant, seeing as how it constitutes something more like nine performances. You may want to stop reading and proceed directly to the art house, for “Holy Motors” is best experienced fresh. But for those who wouldn’t dare shell out for a movie without a plot synopsis, here goes: Levant plays a professional role-player named Monsieur Oscar (not for nothing, Alex Christophe Dupont’s professional pseudonym, Leos Carax, is an anagram of Alex Oscar). Oscar prac- tices the transmigration of souls: Traveling by limousine around Paris, self-applying hair and makeup on his way, he hops out and slips into the lives of others. Lively characters animate “Rise of the Guardians.” These “appointments,” scheduled by a mysterious boss (Michel Piccoli) for mysterious purposes, find Oscar becoming everyone from a sleek businessman to an old gypsy woman to a sewer-dwell- attempts to reach detente with the tiger tangles with predators. He is accepted by himself and locate his vocation with the ing troglodyte. Sometimes, these performances serve an apparent create a fearful intimacy analogous to the impulsive seniors of the pack: attrac- help of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, some people’s experience of God. “I have tive potential mate Sam (Emma Watson) the Tooth Fairy and the Sandman. It’s a end, whether to produce a product or indulge another person’s to believe there was more in his eyes than and gay Patrick (Ezra Miller), the latter faith-based tale of sorts, with baddie the emotional need; at other times, the purpose remains entirely my own reflection staring back at me,” Pi performing that rare and complex dance Boogeyman (Jude Law) — aka Pitch, the obscure, to the point where Oscar wonders why he bothers. says, but the film’s visual motifs of mirrored of flamboyance, deception, confusion, fear Nightmare King — threatening to make As the audience comes to share in Oscar’s perspective — and fret surfaces might just as well suggest that and desire like a junior Oscar Wilde. One kids believe only in fear and no longer in over him, as does his trusty chauffeur Celine (Edith Scob) — the people under sufficient emotional duress cannot blame our sentimental filmmaker their heroes. Jack Frost (Chris Pine) must viewer takes the lay of the land that is this existential allegory. We see what they want to see. Rated PG for or even you, gentle viewer, for seeing in overcome his personal darkness to stop all toil at jobs the purpose of which we may not entirely trust and emotional thematic content throughout, these younglings something of ourselves. Pitch from plunging the world into what the value of which we may not entirely believe. And, as the Bard and some scary action sequences and peril. Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, could be literal darkness. All this signi- once said, “All the world’s a stage, / And all the men and women Two hours, seven minutes. — P.C. drug and alcohol use, sexual content and fies something slightly weightier than a merely players: / They have their exits and their entrances; / And a fight; all involving teens. One hour, 43 “Shrek” or “Madagascar,” which is wise. minutes. — P.C. But Ramsey is no Tim Burton. The knock one man in his time plays many parts ... “ LINCOLN ---1/2 against “Guardians” is its loose narrative’s The Brits have another saying: “Who’s he when he’s at home?” (Century 16, Century 20) Spielberg’s lurching pace, but the story’s awkward And that question does finally get resolved, in a respect, with a “Lincoln” — which focuses on Lincoln’s PLAYING FOR KEEPS1/2 patches don’t do much damage. Those visual punchline. But “Holy Motors” invites reflection on who we tragically shortened second term in office, (Century 16, Century 20) The recession- bred on the warmer classic Disney style are asked to be in the various circumstances of our day, the fluid- the conclusion of the Civil War and the proof entertainment industry is one of may find this venture a bit icy in its near- ity of identity, whom others need us to be and whom we need to president’s fight to pass the 13th Amend- America’s most durable ones, and I know photo-real CGI, but one can’t deny the be for ourselves. ment (abolishing slavery) — plays a bit we’re supposed to buy American. But what film is frequently visually resplendent and As for cinema, “Holy Motors” embarks as a dream of Carax, like a $50 million history lesson. And did P.T. Barnum say? You’ll never go broke imaginative. Rated PG for thematic ele- while that’s a boon for history buffs, the who appears in the film’s opening sequence, apparently waking underestimating the intelligence of the ments and some mildly scary action. One to wander through a Lynchian movie theater. Scob becomes a pacing suffers sporadically. Still, Spielberg American public? Actually, “Playing for hour, 37 minutes. — P.C. and his team (including an A-list cast that Keeps” is directed by an Italian filmmaker, walking reference when she dons a mask straight out of her 1960 features a spotlight-stealing performance Gabriele Mucchino; perhaps a language film “Eyes Without a Face.” And one of Oscar’s appointments finds by Tommy Lee Jones) deserve a wealth of barrier explains his rubber-stamping a SKYFALL ---1/2 him in a motion-capture studio, giving a performance instantly credit for embracing a monumental task tin-eared script by Robbie Fox. It’s all (Century 16, Century 20) In this 23rd transformed into computer-generated imagery for a screen. and succeeding. The film follows Lincoln strictly boilerplate. Will they or won’t they official Bond film, the most conspicuously On this level and others, “Holy Motors” finds an artist on a lark, (Day-Lewis) as he seeks to outlaw slavery get back together? Will a job offer in a repeated word is “game,” the most dan- following his muse into playful territory. But as playful as it is for and, thus, end the bloody Civil War. Lincoln different city pull a family apart? Will gerous of which Bond typically is, pursues Carax to turn the liminal shell of Paris’ La Samaritaine into a set juggles nation-changing decisions with the audience fall asleep before they find or plays. Directed by Oscar winner Sam personal-life issues: his wife Mary’s (Sally for a musical meeting between Lavant and Kylie Minogue, who out? Actually, there’s some mild rooting Mendes “Skyfall” finds Daniel Craig’s Bond sings, “Who were we / When we were / Who we were / Back then?”, Field) migraines, his older son Robert’s interest in Butler’s George Dryer getting it musing aloud to Judi Dench’s M, “We’re (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) military ambitions together, mostly in the scenes in which the both played out,” and, soon thereafter, the moment proves that “Holy Motors” has the power to haunt as and his young son Tad’s (Gulliver McGrath) overgrown boy attempts to bond with his once more striding tux-clad into a house much as to amuse. upbringing. Day-Lewis captures Lincoln son, Lewis (Noah Lomax). But “Playing for of games. The film’s most satisfying scenes as well as any actor could. From his vocal Keeps” is entirely undemanding, mostly are the multiple rounds of verbal jousting: Not rated. One hour, 56 minutes. inflections to his mannerisms, it’s clear he unrealistic, not at all funny, and curiously between Bond and “M”; Bond and “Q” truly immersed himself in the difficult role. disconnected, with supporting characters (Ben Whishaw); Bond and fellow agent Eve — Peter Canavese But it’s Jones’ performance that lends the that are plot functions rather than people. (Naomie Harris); Bond and exotic beauty film the spark it needed and would not Mostly, these comprise actresses rounded Severine (Berenice Lim Marlohe); and, of have otherwise had. Rated PG-13 for war up to hit on Butler: Catherine Zeta-Jones, course, Bond and super-baddie Raoul Silva violence, strong language and carnage. 2 Judy Greer and Uma Thurman. Only Greer (Javier Bardem). Under Mendes’ sensitive PG-13 for intense violent sequences, some ervation, doing the unthinkable by leaving hours, 29 minutes. — T.H. milks some laughs, but from a stereotypi- direction, Craig and company play each of sexuality, language and smoking. 2 hours, his game. Circumstances eventually deposit cal desperation shtick, whereas her peers these duets as a kind of seduction, Bond’s 23 minutes. — P.C. Ralph into a third arcade game for the lion’s get to more confidently do the same thing: specialty. “Skyfall” isn’t a deep film. But share of the picture. This is “Sugar Rush,” THE PERKS OF BEING A throw themselves at Butler. It’s almost as if this Bond proves elegantly designed and an anime-inflected candy-land kart-racing WALLFLOWER --- the movie bought into the parenting advice constructed, making it as classy as they’ve WRECK-IT RALPH --- game, and it’s home to the annoyingly (Century 16) In “Wallflower,” novelist that Biel’s Stacie offers George: “You just come over the last half-century. It’s fair to (Century 16, Century 20) It’s not easy being adorable. Vanellope von Schweetz (Sarah Stephen Chbosky directs a revealing film have to be there.” Actually, there’s a little say that “Skyfall” both ruthlessly rips off 9 feet tall and 643 pounds. And that’s not Silverman). Branded a “glitch” in her game, based on his own semi-autobiographical more to it. Rated PG-13 for some sexual the tales of other iconic characters (Sher- even the hardest part about being “Wreck- Vanellope is on her own quest for valida- book. Witness specimen Charlie (Logan situations, language and a brief intense lock Holmes, the Dark Knight) and puts It Ralph,” the leading character of Walt Dis- tion and thus forms an uneasy alliance with Lerman) — seen here entering the mating image. One hour, 45 minutes.— P.C. into play most of the classic Bond tropes as ney Animation’s 52nd feature. The hardest Ralph to get her across the game’s finish grounds of Mill Grove High School out- the picture deconstructs and reconstructs part is being an arcade-game “bad guy,” a line and allow Ralph passage home. The side Pittsburgh in the early ‘90s — little his universe. Bond makes a crack about professional wrecker tasked with endlessly fantasy’s grounding in real-world concerns understanding the pull that will lead him RISE OF THE GUARDIANS “the circle of life,” and indeed the series destroying “Niceland” while heroic Fix-It speaks to all ages, and the story’s creative to join a pack, gravitate to his cool English --1/2 remains destined to retrace its steps, mak- Felix Jr. saves the day. Ralph (John C. Reilly) path to self-actualization with its zeit- teacher, fall for an unavailable female of (Century 16, Century 20) “Guardians,” a ing the tracks just a bit deeper each time has begun to want more out of life. He geisty anti-bullying theme and conclusion the species, make mix tapes, have late- flashy new animated adeventure based around. Mendes manages Bond’s most attends a “Bad-Anon” meeting with the “There’s no one I’d rather be than me” night “deep thought” epiphanies, and par- on William Joyce’s “The Guardians of haunted outing yet, captured in the image likes of Clyde the Ghost from “Pac-Man” speak eloquently to kids. Mostly, though, ticipate in ancient teenage rituals involving Childhood” book series, takes Joyce’s of his lone Aston Martin wending its way and Bowser from “Super Mario Bros.,” but “Wreck-It Ralph” is built for fun. Save up drugs, alcohol and/or “The Rocky Horror high concept — a superheroic team-up of through a vast highland landscape, back no one tells him what he wants to hear: your quarters, kids: It’s worth it. Rated PG Picture Show.” Charlie is painfully shy kid-myth characters — and runs with it, to the world of hurt that long ago sent that he could be a hero, that he could dare for thematic elements and some perilous and inclined to lick the wounds of earlier allowing surly teen Jack Frost to discover him running into the spy game. Rated to be liked. And so Ralph goes off the res- action. One hour, 53 minutes. — P.C. December 14, 2012 ■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ 25 MOUNTAINVIEWVOICE N HIGHLIGHT CARILLON BELLS OF HOOVER TOWER James Welch plays Christmas and holiday music on the carillon bells of Hoover Tower, Stanford University. Dec. 15, 4-4:45 p.m. Hoover Tower, Stanford University, 550 Serra (PJOHT0O Mall, Stanford. Call 650-856-9700. welchorganist.com ART GALLERIES Miniatures and More Gallery 9 Los Altos Holiday group exhibit features 30 local artists through Dec. 24. Small works in a variety of media: painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmak- ing, photography, mixed media, metal work and jewelry. Holiday reception: Fri., Dec. 7, 5-7:30 p.m. Gallery hours: Tues-Sat., 11-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-4 p.m. Gallery 9, 143 Main St., Los Altos. www.gal- lery9losaltos.com CLASSES/WORKSHOPS Babysitter Training Course (HSS- CAR201) This American Red Cross course meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid Programs and com- bines lecture, interactive video demonstrations featuring emergency scenarios that are likely to occur in a workplace environment and hands-on training to teach participants lifesaving skills. Dec. 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $85. American Red Cross Silicon Valley, 400 Mitchell Lane, Palo Alto. www. redcross.org/siliconvalley eBook Drop-In Center Interested in checking out eBooks from the Palo Alto City Library? The eBook Drop-In Center is on the 1st Friday of each month, Dec-Feb, 3-5 p.m. Those interested can drop in to these informal sessions, ask questions, and get help. 3-5 p.m. Downtown Library, 270 Forest Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-329-2436. www. cityofpaloalto.org/library First Aid with Adult CPR/AED This Ameri- can Red Cross course meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid Programs and combines lecture, interac- tive video demonstrations featuring emergency scenarios that are likely to occur in a workplace ‘CUBAN AT HEART’ environment and hands-on training to teach participants lifesaving skills. Dec. 15, 9 a.m.-2:30 “Husband and Wife” by photographer Bill Scull, a member artist at Gallery 9 in Los Altos, is one of the works on display in “Cuban at p.m. $90. American Red Cross Silicon Valley, Heart: A Photographic Exhibition,” running through Jan. 16 at Foothill College. Admission is free. Gallery hours: 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 400 Mitchell Lane, Palo Alto. www.redcross.org/ Krause Center for Innovation Gallery at the college, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. 650-949-7082. cubanatheart.wordpress.com siliconvalley Foothill College Winter Registration Foothill College Winter Quarter registration is Nov. Duo The jazz guitarist Hunter joins with jazz mas- Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-395-8847. www. telling, etc.) and wants to share, please contact based in Palo Alto, with professionally coached 26-Jan. 6. Classes run Jan. 7-March 27. Continu- ter drummer Amendola to play quartet played by FridayatthePav.com the store to schedule an audition. All ages. Dec. teams ages U7 to U18, & an Academy for ages ing students register Nov. 26-Jan. 6. New and two people. Tickets available online or at the cafe. Winter Fairy Tale Ballet Holiday youth ballet 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. East West Bookstore, 324 4-6. Our philosophy is based on a long-term former students register Nov. 30-Jan. 6. California Dec. 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $20. Dana Street Roast- in the world-famous Russian style. Attendees join Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-988-9800. approach to development, focused on providing residents pay $31 per unit plus basic fees. Review ing Co., 744 West Dana St., Mountain View. Call Bayer Ballet Company artists and a Russian Santa www.eastwest.com/december-2012-events-east- high level instruction and a great learning environ- instructions and class schedule at www.foothill. 650-390-9638. danastreetroasting.com Claus in an evening of holiday ballet for the fam- west#21 ment. Dec. 5-Feb. 4, Jordan Middle School, 750 edu 5 a.m. California residents pay $31 per unit Gifts of the season The Silicon Valley Boy- ily. Dec. 14-16, 7-9 p.m. $30 adult $25 seniors / It’s a Wonderful Life It’s a Wonderful Life: N. California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-387-4128. plus basic fees. Foothill College, 12345 El Monte choir performs its third annual holiday concert children under 12. Mountain View Center for the A Live Radio Play re-imagines the beloved movie www.psvunion.org Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 650-949-7325. www. filled with a variety of family songs. The 40-voice Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. directed by Frank Capra as a 1940s radio produc- foothill.fhda.edu/reg/winter13.php choir rehearses weekly in Palo Alto under the Call 650-988-9971. www.bayerballetacademy. tion. Five talented actors play every single part, SUPPORT GROUPS direction of Julia Simon and Cathy Doyle. Dec. 15, com/winterShow.htm as well as provide all the sound-effects with an Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support 5 p.m. First Baptist Church, 305 North California ingenious bag of tricks. Through Dec. 22, 8-9:45 COMMUNITY EVENTS Group Peer support group for those with Ave., Palo Alto. svboychoir.org p.m. $18-$30. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Caroling in the Hills Parks and Recreation FAMILY AND KIDS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (also known as Myalgic OIGC Annual Holiday Concert In keep- Los Altos. Call 650-941-5070. busbarn.org Committee member Scott Vanderlip leads this The Wind in the Willows Kids can go for a Encephalomyelitis). Group usually meets on the ing with the tradition of the past 27 years, the annual caroling event. Kids, adults and families wild ride with Mr. Toad as he is reunited with his 3rd Sunday of the month. Dec. 16, 2-4 p.m. Palo Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir will welcome the meet at the Parks and Recreation Building for a beloved friends Mole, Ratty, and Mr. Badger. In RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY Alto Medical Foundation, 701 E. El Camino Real, holidays with a concert of vocal celebration. 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Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra Concert $12 adults Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, 1305 St. Timothy’s/Edwards Hall, 2094 Grant Road, Humanist Community Forum Michelle Call 650-793-0475. www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/ Violinist Axel Strauss debuts as conductor and Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-463-4970. Mountain View. Call 650-857-0904. imsb.org Chappel will discuss how develop a second (or announcments/436-caroling-in-the-hills-dec-20 soloist, with Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 in www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/theatre/ third or fourth) act to be happy and prosperous. A major, K. 219. The program will also feature default.asp SENIORS CONCERTS movements from the great chamber music mas- Dec. 16, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Palo Alto High School terpieces performed by orchestra players, and Digital Photos, Returns Now is the chance Student Center, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. 20 Harps for the Holidays Attendees can concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Serenade. Dec. 15, 8 LIVE MUSIC to learn how to load, organize, and save digital Call 650-964-7576. www.humanists.org/blog/ enjoy festive holiday harp music at this annual p.m. Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Live Gypsy Acoustic Guitar Dani will play photos on the computer. All participants must home/ concert. The program will include a variety of Palo Alto. Call 650 856-3848. www.pacomusic. Flamenco guitar and latin love classics. Dec. 20, bring their digital camera and connector cable. classical and holiday music, a studio ensemble of org 5-9:30 p.m. Morocco’s Restaurant, 873 Castro All participants must have basic computer skills. VOLUNTEERS more than 20 harps, and guest artist Paul Hurst. St., Mountain View. Call 650-968-1502. www. Dec. 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Mountain View Senior Museum of American Heritage Volun- Proceeds go to Harpeggio Music to help support moroccosrestaurant.com Center, 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Call studio activities, including this concert. 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This business is owned by: Mountain View, CA 94043 LORIC Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to The name and residence address of An Individual. Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME transact business under the fictitious the owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): The name and residence address of transact business under the fictitious STATEMENT business name(s) listed herein. HANDEL KUANG LIANG CHEN the owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): business name(s) listed herein. File No.: 571850 This statement was filed with the 1930 Cappelletti Court QUAYSHAWN SPENCER This statement was filed with the The following person (persons) is (are) County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara Mountain View, CA 94043 132 Alley Way County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara TO PLACE A doing business as: County on November 30, 2012. Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to MountainView, CA 94040 County on November 13, 2012. LORIC, located at 3333 Bowers Ave., (MVV Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012) transact business under the fictitious Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to Suite 130, Santa Clara, CA 95054, (MVV Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012) CLASSIFIED BAY AREA PAIN & WELLNESS CENTER, business name(s) listed herein. transact business under the fictitious Santa Clara County. ANT AND FROG A MEDICAL CORPORATION This statement was filed with the business name(s) listed herein. This business is owned by: An FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara This statement was filed with the Individual. STATEMENT AD STATEMENT County on November 30, 2012. County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara The name and residence address of the File No.: 572177 File No.: 570969 (MVV Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012) County on November 14, 2012. owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): The following person (persons) is (are) The following person (persons) is (are) ALL TUNE AND LUBE (MVV Dec. 14, 21, 28, 2012, Jan. 4, RODRIGO CANIDO doing business as: doing business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2013) 199 Easy St. #A Ant and Frog, located at 260 Loreto St. in The Bay Area Pain & Wellness Center A STATEMENT Mountain View, CA 94043 #3, Mountain View, CA 94041, Santa Medical Corporation, located at 15047 File No.: 572406 997 All Other Legals Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to Clara County. Los Gatos Boulevard, Suite 200, Los The following person (persons) is (are) NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL Mountain View Voice, transact business under the fictitious This business is owned by: An Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County. doing business as: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES business name(s) listed herein. Individual. This business is owned by: A All Tune and Lube, located at 2235 Old Date of Filing Application: This statement was filed with the The name and residence address of Corporation. Middlefield Way, Suite E, Mountain View, December 4, 2012 The Palo Alto Weekly County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara the owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): The name and residence address of the CA 94043, Santa Clara County. To Whom It May Concern: County on November 16, 2012. HEMALATHA MANICKAVASAGAM owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): This business is owned by: A Limited The Name(s) of Applicant(s) is/are: (MVV Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 2012) 260 Loreto St. #3 ABACI AND MASSEY PAIN Liability Company. WING FIESTA GROUP INC. or The Almanac Mountain View, CA 94041 LUJIA’S PLACE FOR HAIRCUTS MANAGEMENT CENTER, A MEDICAL The name and residence address of the The applicants listed above are apply- Registrant/Owner began transacting FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CORPORATION owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): ing to the Department of Alcoholic business under the fictitious business STATEMENT 15047 Los Gatos Boulevard, VIHANA Beverage Control to sell alcoholic call 326-8216 name(s) listed herein on 06/01/2012. File No.: 571666 Suite 200 160 Carlisle Way beverages at: This statement was filed with the The following person (persons) is (are) Los Gatos, CA 95032 Sunnyvale, CA 94087 2500 W. El Camino Real Ste. B County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara or visit us at doing business as: Registrant/Owner began transacting Registrant/Owner began transacting Mountain View, CA 94040-1336 County on November 29, 2012. Lujia’s Place for Haircuts, located at business under the fictitious business business under the fictitious business Type of license(s) applied for: (MVV Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012) 2483 Old Middlefield Way, Suite D, name(s) listed herein on 08/08/2011. name(s) listed herein on 09/17/2011. 41 - ON-SALE BEER AND WINE - EATING Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara FIT FOR LIFE SOLUTIONS This statement was filed with the This statement was filed with the PLACE fogster.com County. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara (MVV Dec. 14, 21, 28, 2012) This business is owned by: An STATEMENT County on October 23, 2012. County on December 6, 2012. Individual. File No.: 572238 (MVV Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012) (MVV Dec. 14, 21, 28, 2012, Jan. 4, The name and residence address of the The following person (persons) is (are) 2013) 28 ■ Mountain View Voice ■ MountainViewOnline.com ■ December 14, 2012 Mountain View Voice INCREASE
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2734 Levin Ct., Mountain View 2537 Sun Mor Ave., Mountain View 2716 Katrina Wy., Mountain View 1745 Crane Ave., Mountain View 840 Jefferson Dr., Mountain View $1,499,000 $1,395,000 $1,250,000 $1,135,000 $1,099,000
SOLD IN 7 DAYS! SOLD IN 6 DAYS! SOLD IN 7 DAYS! SOLD IN 7 DAYS!
724 Leona Ln., Mountain View 1316 Brook Pl., Mountain View 1717 Pilgrim Ave., Mountain View 2139 Jardin Dr., Mountain View 1724 Pilgrim Ave., Mountain View $999,000 $999,000 $999,000 $999,000 $979,000
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757 San Carrizo Wy., Mountain View 65 Dalma Dr., Mountain View 450 Del Medio Ave., Mountain View 1890 Montecito Ave., Mountain View 2546 Dell Ave., Mountain View $949,000 $925,000 $899,000 $795,000 $699,000
SOLD IN 8 DAYS! SOLD IN 8 DAYS!
197 Bryant Ave., Mountain View 27161 Moody Rd., Los Altos Hills 661 Manresa Ln., Los Altos 521 San Felicia Wy., Los Altos 873 Laverne Wy., Los Altos $1,788,000 $3,700,000 $2,699,000 $2,599,000 $2,500,000
SOLD IN 7 DAYS! SOLD IN 21 DAYS! SOLD IN 14 DAYS!
581 Paco, Dr., Los Altos 790 Sunshine Dr., Los Altos 12143 Hilltop Dr., Los Altos Hills 12400 Barley Hill Rd., Los Altos Hills 1556 Plateau Ave., Los Altos $2,399,000 $2,398,000 $2,362,000 $2,299, 000 $2,199,000
SOLD IN 9 DAYS!
210 Portola Ct., Los Altos 12100 S. El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills 234 Mount Hamilton Ave., Los Altos 200 Manresa Ct., Los Altos 412 Mundel Wy., Los Altos $2,158,000 $2,150,000 $2,100,000 $1,999,000 $1,980,000
SOLD IN 12 DAYS! SOLD IN 9 DAYS! SOLD IN 7 DAYS! SOLD IN 7 DAYS!
1105 Fremont Ave., Los Altos 338 Verano Dr., Los Altos 1810 Austin Ave., Los Altos 27223 Sherlock Rd., Los Altos Hills 680 Orange Ave., Los Altos $1,798,000 $1,699,000 $1,649,000 $1,648,000 $1,599,000
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1420 Frontero Ave., Los Altos 858 Hierra Ct., Los Altos 481 Casita Wy., Los Altos 1025 Highlands Ci., Los Altos 1024 Highlands Ci., Los Altos $1,599,000 $1,599,000 $1,498,000 $1,450,000 $1,450,000
SOLD IN 7 DAYS! SOLD IN 13 DAYS! SOLD IN 8 DAYS! SOLD IN 20 DAYS!
1019 Ray Ave., Los Altos 287 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos 1430 Kring Wy., Los Altos 2265 Deodara Dr., Los Altos 13620 Roble Alto Ct., Los Altos Hills $1,350,000 $1,299,000 $1,299,000 $1,225,000 $4,498,000 Partial list of 2012 sales. Offered price shown.
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629 Mountain View Ave. 1304 Mercy Street 700 Chiquita Ave., #17 321 Sleeper Ave. 671 Chiquita Ave.
No one knows your neighborhood SOLD SOLD like your neighbor!
430 Eunice Ave. 765 N. Renstorff Ave.
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488 Moorpark Way Kim Copher 675 Chiquita Ave. Coldwell Banker Los Altos – San Antonio
SOLD Direct: 650-917-7995 SOLD [email protected] DRE #01423875
Th anks to all of my neighbors who have listed 545 Sierra Ave. or purchased their homes with me over the 700 Chiquita Ave., #10 past number of years. You all make this an
SOLD amazing place to call home. SOLD
Wishing you Happy Holidays
555 Front Lane and a Wonderful New Year! 265 Mariposa Ave. www.justcallkim.com
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Kim’s 2012 Homes Sold 111 Abate in Mountain View 679 Chiquita Ave.
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617 ARCADIA TER #305, SUNNYVALE $439,950 10600 STORY LANE, SAN JOSE $1,198,000 3552 DONALD CT, SAN JOSE $575,000 3371 DOVER RD, REDWOOD CITY $799,000 Sat/Sun 12:30 - 3:30 | 2 BR 2 BA 1car garage + 4 BR 2.5 BA Spanish villa w/classic Old World Sun 1 - 4 | 4 BR 2 BA Traditional home w/ Sun 1:30 - 4:30 | 2 BR 2 BA Charming home on xtra pkng. behind garage. 3rd level unit-back of charm. 1.41ac w/amazing views. Great for updates has sep family & living room. Lg 14,450sf large lot west of Alameda de las Pulgas! Large complex. F/P & deck off LR. entertaining! lot. Won’t last long! driveway and lush yard! Rachel Siress, Greg Stange, Jeff Beltramo, DiPali Shah, DRE #00592984 650.941.7040 DRE #01418178 650.325.6161 DRE #01274256 650.325.6161 DRE #01249165 650.325.6161
4151 AMARANTA AVE, PALO ALTO $2,295,000 3373 CORK OAK WY, PALO ALTO $1,795,000 188 WILEY TERRACE, MOUNTAIN VIEW $819,000 22330 HOMESTEAD RD #108, CUPERTINO $625,000 Sun 1:30 - 4:30 | 5 BR 3 BA Sophisticated Sun 1:30 - 4:30 | 7 BR 3 BA Atrium style Eichler Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 | 3 BR 3.5 BA Newer 3 Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 | 2 BR 2 BA Tastefully Barron Park Home. Arched entry opens to w/2nd story. Orig. features/finishes retained. 2-car story Hm.Dramatic redmodeled!Custom use of updated 2BR/2BA first floor unit on the soaring ceilings and upper balcony. gar. Cul-de-sac. marble,tile,hdwd. Duet Hm 3BR,3.5BA. Cupertino/Los Altos border. Carole Feldstein, Nancy Goldcamp, Lollie Gilbert, Terrie Masuda, DRE #00911615 650.941.7040 DRE #00787851 650.325.6161 DRE #00467994 650.941.7040 DRE #00951976 650.941.7040
CAMPBELL LOS ALTOS LOS GATOS SAN JOSE Paseo De Palomar $180,000 5 Hampton Ct 14370 Blossom Hill Rd Santana Row Style $1,349,000 Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $1,598,000 2 BR 2.5 BA Not just a hm but a lifestyle– 2 BR 2 BA You are a land owner here, 55+ Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $898,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Incredible Village location at sleek, classy, fashion forward. Prime loca- to live here. Unit 69 is a great interior loca- end of cul-de-sac framed by majestic ever- 4 BR 2 BA 2048sf, 9875sf Lot. Turn-key, tion, secure building. Vicki Geers, DRE tion. Carmichael Team, DRE #01499696, green tree! Terri Couture, DRE #01090940, many improvements, include new roof, #01191911, 650.941.7040 650.941.7040 650.941.7040 floors, windows. Susanne Bohl, DRE Gorgeously Remodeled Home $649,000 Opportunity KNOCKS!!!! $1,590,000 #01430611, 650.941.7040 3 BR 2 BA Home is in excellent neigh- CUPERTINO borhood of Almaden Valley w/TOP schls. 3 BR 2 BA Location Location Location. Ron & Nasrin Delan, DRE #01360743, Ron & Nasrin Delan, DRE #01360743, MOUNTAIN VIEW 650.941.7040 LOCATION,LOCATION! $1,000,000 650.941.7040 4 BR 1 BA Near all 3 TOP SCHLS in 100 E Middlefield Rd #2B SANTA CLARA Cupertino: Lincoln Elem, Kennedy Middle, LOS ALTOS HILLS Sat 1 - 4 $399,998 4172 Davis St Monta Vista High School. Ron & Nasrin 2 BR 2 BA Well maintained gated complex Sweeping Bay Views! $5,595,000 Sat/Sun 1 - 4 $460,000 Delan, DRE #01360743, 650.941.7040 4 BR 3 full BA + 2 half Blending the w/fountains & streams, very serene, quite Looking for an affordable home w/no romance of the Napa countryside with the setting. Carmichael Team, DRE #70000221, HOA dues & a fabulous large yard! 1 BR/1 LOS ALTOS best of California living. Terri Couture, DRE 650.941.7040 BA+Studio Joanne Fraser, DRE #00610923, #01090940, 650.941.7040 650.941.7040 New Constr. Grt Location $2,980,000 10990 Terry Wy Location Location $349,000 5 BR 5 BA Beautiful Architecture + 2 BR 1 BA Desirable first floor condo SUNNYVALE Sun 2 - 4 $2,495,000 Prime Location $549,000 Floor Plan Amenities Abound. Gleaming 3 BR 1.5 BA Home on a 1,298 sqft lot end-unit w/private patio. Approx. 917 2 BR 1.5 BA Remodeled 2 bed, 1.5 ba 2 Hardwood Floors, Lovely Granite. Jim Galli, needs a little love but you can’t beat the sq ft. Royce Cablayan, DRE #01062078, story townhome in prime location of com- location & the views. Marge Bosetti, DRE DRE #00944554, 650.941.7040 650.941.7040 plex. Approx. 1,160 sq ft Royce Cablayan, #00768722, 650.941.7040 DRE #01062078, 650.941.7040 661 University Av 2040 W. Middlefield Rd #2 LOS GATOS Sun 1 - 4 $2,495,000 Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $679,000 WOODSIDE 4 BR 3.5 BA Located in heart of Old Los Rarely Available! $1,939,000 3 BR 3 BA Top floor two story condo end- Prime Location! $29,000,000 4 BR 2.5 BA Fantastic cul-de-sac with the Altos.Exquisite detailing everywhere, gour- unit with private balconies. Approx. 2,054 Private prestigious location. 11+ acre small community feel. Los Gatos schools, property in central Woodside close to met kitchen, high ceilings. Gary Herbert, 12,250 sqft lvl lot, 2673 sqft home. Terri sq ft Royce Cablayan, DRE #01062078, town. Susie Dews & Shena Hurley, DRE DRE #00762521, 650.941.7040 Couture, DRE #01090940, 650.941.7040 650.941.7040 #00781220/01152002, 650.325.6161
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