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Page 4 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis As housing crisis worsens, city scrambles for solutions Palo Alto City Council to consider new policies and mind-numbing commutes. corinti said she commutes up to of annual priorities (as part of a Rafael Solari wrote that he three hours per day to Palo Alto. broader “built environment” pri- aimed at encouraging more studios, senior units grew up in Palo Alto in the Marcello Golfieri’s offered a brief, ority). On March 21 the council by Gennady Sheyner 1990s and 2000s and has since and far from atypical, narrative. will have a chance to act on this been priced out. The Bay Area, “Had to move out because issue when it considers new poli- rom young professionals cluding former mayors, planning he wrote, “isn’t building enough ALL my friends in PA had to re- cies to encourage housing and looking for homes near commissioners, housing advo- housing for my generation to stay locate. ... Saddest feeling,” Golf- new sites that could accommo- F their jobs to native sons cates, seniors and Stanford post- here.” Alex Lee said most of his ieri wrote. date these units. and daughters who have discov- doctoral students, have signed colleagues at Stanford University Robert Blount said he moved The conversation will take ered they can no longer afford to a petition by the citizens group — postdocs, scientists and re- from Palo Alto to a place where place in the context of the coun- live in their hometown, calls for Palo Alto Forward asking the search associates — who would rents are cheaper: New York City. cil’s on-going update of the city’s Palo Alto officials to address the council to “fix Palo Alto’s hous- otherwise appreciate the con- The City Council recognized Comprehensive Plan, a broad city’s affordable-housing crisis ing crisis.” In many cases, signa- venience of biking to work are that insufficient housing is a ma- policy document that lays out the continue to getting louder. tures were accompanied by sto- “being pushed out further into jor problem last month, when it More than 1,030 residents, in- ries of displacement, frustration different cities.” Stephanie Ac- agreed to add housing to its list (continued on page 8)
TRANSPORTATION Companies join forces to fight traffic Coalition of high-tech giants to launch new shuttle routes, trip-planning services by Gennady Sheyner or Lockheed Martin, our people come from all over Hewlett-Packard and other the Bay Area and commuting has F titans based at Stanford become more complex,” Santiago Research Park in Palo Alto, in- told the City Council on March novation has long been a way of 14, during a presentation of the Veronica Weber Veronica life and the key to surviving and fledgling effort. thriving in the competitive caul- To be sure, some companies’ dron of the global market. individual efforts haven’t gone as Now, these companies and oth- planned. VMWare’s recent launch er tech giants in the 700-acre cor- of three new shuttle routes (two Rocking out porate campus are merging their to San Francisco and one to the Xiaofan Jin, a graduate student at Stanford University, lead climbs at the rock climbing gym at creative energies take on a com- Tri-Valley region in the East Bay) the Stanford Arrillaga Outdoor Education and Recreation Center on March 16. The gym offers mon scourge: traffic congestion floundered when the operator un- students and staff many routes for bouldering and rock climbing. that is threatening their abilities expectedly suspended the service, to recruit talent and thus compete Santiago told the council. in the global economy. “We are very interested in EDUCATION Earlier this year, a dozen Re- pooling employers and sharing search Park employers joined long-distance shuttles with other their landlord, Stanford Univer- Stanford Research Park employ- Families with twins face sity, in forming a Transportation ers,” she said. Management Association, a group The effort at Stanford Research they hope will help them innovate Park is rolling out at the same time commencement conundrum their way out of the traffic mess. as the City of Palo Alto is jump- In the months to come, the as- starting its own Transportation District offers to tweak Paly, Gunn grad ceremonies so parents can attend both sociation will be rolling out new Management Association, focus- by Elena Kadvany shuttles, carpool routes and a ing on the downtown area. Ac- trip-planning app to give employ- cording to Tiffany Griego, manag- hen one of Ann Crich- or recording games so the other people in the school office to see ees new alternatives to commut- ing director of Stanford Research ton’s twin daughters one wouldn’t miss a moment. what could be done. Her plea, she ing alone in a car. The goal is to Park, recent interviews with some W transferred from Palo Until recently, they were plan- said, “fell on deaf ears,” with staff shrink traffic congestion, making of the Research Park’s largest ten- Alto High School to Gunn High ning on doing the same thing at telling her either to contact some- life easier for employees who of- ants indicated that they are already School, with the other one still their daughters’ graduation cer- one else or that there was nothing to ten have to spend hours every day deeply invested in transportation- attending Paly, the family cut emonies this June. be done, since so few people would getting to and from work. demand-management efforts as a in half their Viking green Paly Both commencements will take be in the same situation. For some of these companies, way to win “the war for talent.” T-shirts and Titan red Gunn T- place on Wednesday, June 3. Pa- Eventually she gave up: “You the efforts aren’t entirely new. Companies have commissioned shirts and sewed them back to- ly’s starts at 5:30 p.m. and Gunn’s gotta pick your battles,” she told Lockheed Martin, the Research shuttles to drive employees to gether so the half-red, half-green a half hour later. Ann said she re- the Weekly. Park’s largest tenant, has been of- and from locations as far away shirts read “Guly” and “Pann.” alized the predicament the family She and Alex decided they fering its workers bus passes and as Dublin and Fremont; installed So began their years as a two- would be in on that milestone day would both attend the girls’ bac- biking incentives for many years. bike rooms; unveiled vanpool ser- high-school family. With both as soon as daughter Catherine calaureates and then split up the And VMWare, the second largest vices; and offered “guaranteed ride twins playing softball, the only transferred to Gunn. graduation ceremonies. tenant, subsidizes public-transit home” programs, in which employ- time the whole family could watch Hoping that somehow, some way, “It just never caught on to the passes, vanpools and biking ame- ees who carpool or rely on transit games together was when the girls the family could actually be uni- right person, the right place to nities, said LindaMarie Santiago, are entitled to a taxi trip back home played each other or during the fied and present at both of the girls’ help solve it,” Ann said. “There the company’s director of real es- if something unexpected occurs. summer. Ann and husband Alex graduation ceremonies, Ann con- are bigger fish (for staff) to fry tate and workplace. Yet there is a general under- used to attend games separately, tacted the activities directors at both “We are motivated to offer em- using FaceTime on their iPhones schools, school board members and (continued on page 12) ployees these programs because (continued on page 9) www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 5 Upfront
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sibly positive outcomes that can Given the significance of the TRANSPORTATION lead us into a future that’s better countywide measure, Scharff than where we are now,” Holman stressed the importance of poll- said. ing Palo Alto voters and ensuring Yet council members also said that the city tax measure would Palo Alto explores November tax measure they were pleased to see the not undermine the countywide City forms committee to conduct polls, consider funding options group is finally operating, after a one. year of deliberations by a steer- Carl Guardino, CEO of Silicon by Gennady Sheyner ing committee of stakeholders. Valley Leadership Group, noted Councilwoman Liz Kniss, who that the VTA measure, which eeking to kick the city’s number of people driving solo to contributed only $35,050 to- in 2014 was one of the authors the group is helping to promote, anti-traffic efforts into a downtown. ward the nonprofit, Vice Mayor of a memo urging a creation of could bring in about $40 million Shigher gear, the Palo Alto The group plans to unveil three Greg Scharff wondered why the the association, said she was to Palo Alto over the life of the City Council on Monday night pilot programs in the coming amount was so paltry. The larg- “delighted” by the group’s exis- tax. established a committee that months: Caltrain pass subsidies est three employers on the board, tence and anticipated work. She This “flexible pot of funds” could set the stage for a local tax for low-income workers; a car- Google, Palantir and the City of acknowledged, however, that would allow Palo Alto (as well measure in November. pooling service facilitated by the Palo Alto, contributed $10,000 the association will probably be as the other 14 cities and towns The goal of the four-member company Scoop; and a market- each; medium-sized businesses very dependent on public contri- in Santa Clara County) to move ad hoc committee will be to di- ing effort aimed at getting more Garden Court Hotel and IDEO butions for the next two or three forward with the types of trans- rect the city’s polling efforts in people to use the city’s shuttle contributed $2,500 each; the years. portation-demand-management the coming months. The council program. sole small business on the board, Members generally agreed measures that the council have has until early July to determine The group also plans to follow Philz Coffee, contributed $50. that more city funds will be nec- been discussing, he said. whether to proceed with the local up on last year’s survey of down- “Really? $50? Do I need to say essary to truly make the group “If we’re not successful in ballot measure that would fund town commuters by sponsoring more?” Scharff said. a success. Yet they also recog- November, we’ll be figuring out ways to ease traffic problems; another survey later this year. “My concern really is that I’m nized that there is a big risk in how to divide zero 15 ways,” it also needs to decide on the If the council proceeds with not sure there’s a strong commit- moving ahead with a tax measure Guardino said. type of tax it would ask voters to a November tax measure, the ment to get this done because the this year. The Santa Clara Valley In agreeing to evaluate a city approve. Transportation Management As- finances don’t make sense to me Transportation Authority (VTA) tax measure, several council Though several members, sociation would be a chief benefi- in this presentation. In my expe- is mounting its own countywide members stressed caution, in- most notably Councilman Greg ciary. Though the council lauded rience, the money is what drives transportation-tax measure in cluding Councilman Tom Du- Schmid, said they support a busi- the group’s efforts to date, sever- things to happen,” he said. November — a 1/2 cent sales- Bois, who said a local tax is “not ness tax, most agreed that poll- al members were underwhelmed Mayor Pat Burt and Council- tax increase that is projected to a decision we should run into.” ing data is needed before making by the group’s plans and ambi- woman Karen Holman each criti- bring in about $6 billion for an Councilman Marc Berman that determination. tions and urged its members to cized the association for basing extension of BART to San Jose; agreed and said the council Transportation is one of the think bigger — both in terms of its plans on constraints that may Caltrain improvements; seed should have a “robust discus- city’s top priorities for 2016, new programs and in terms of not exist. Holman complained funding for “grade separation” sion” about funding mechanisms and on Monday it heard an up- the type of assistance it should about how long it was taking to of railroad tracks (under- and for the TMA and should give date from the city’s Transporta- expect from the city. get the program up and running. overpasses at Caltrain crossings); downtown stakeholders ample tion Management Association After hearing that the asso- “The TMA is a great opportu- various highway and expressway opportunity to give input. (TMA), a new nonprofit tasked ciation’s six board members (all nity. It’s also not just an exercise. projects; and individual cities’ with reducing by 30 percent the of them downtown employers) It’s serious business with pos- transportation programs. (continued on page 13)
DEVELOPMENT LITERATURE Office projects approved around Deadline nears for Palo Alto California Avenue Weekly Short Story Contest Despite outcries about commercial growth, proposals at Olive Garden site and on 30th annual competition seeks entries by April 11 Park Boulevard get green lights by Palo Alto Weekly staff by Gennady Sheyner he deadline for entries third-place young adult and teen, for the Palo Alto Weekly $50 gift certificates. he rapidly changing area projects on El Camino and Park All three projects are now set TShort Story Contest is fast There is a $20 entry fee for around California Avenue the Architectural Review Board to be approved by the city’s plan- approaching. Submissions are adult writers and a $10 entry fee Tis likely to get another also voted to approve a three- ning department without any due no later than 5 p.m. on April for young writers under age 18. heavy dollop of commercial de- story building downtown at 411 council review. 11 and can be de- All entries will be velopment after two projects with Lytton Ave. This project would The sudden disappearance livered or mailed to screened by experi- sizable office space received en- include 13,522 square feet of of- of a need to weigh the projects the Weekly’s office, enced local writers. dorsements from Palo Alto’s Ar- fice space along with retail space against each other is due to the at 450 Cambridge Semi-finalists will chitectural Review Board this and two residential units. board also voting Thursday not to Ave., Palo Alto, CA be scored by con- week. All three projects were expect- move ahead with a proposed de- 94306. test judges, includ- Both projects — a research- ed to have to compete for City velopment at 901 High St., which Now in its 30th ing Katy Obringer, and-development building at Council approval under the city’s would have tipped office devel- year, the annual former supervisor 2747 Park Blvd. and a mixed-use newly adopted ordinance limit- opment over the 50,000-square- Short Story Contest of Palo Alto’s Chil- development at 2515 El Camino ing office development, which foot threshold. celebrates and recognizes the best dren’s Library branch; Nancy Real (the present site of the Olive caps total new office space in Instead, the board agreed fiction penned by the news orga- Etchemendy, who writes novels, Garden restaurant) — are three- three primary commercial ar- that the High Street develop- nization’s readers. The contest is short fiction and poetry; Caryn story buildings that have been eas to 50,000 square feet per ment needs to be redesigned open to adults and young adults Huberman Yacowitz, who writes undergoing city scrutiny for well year. All were trying to meet the and scheduled another hearing who live, work or attend school fiction and nonfiction books for over a year. March 31 approval deadline set for May 19. Because the project full-time in Palo Alto, Menlo children and plays for both chil- The project at the Olive Gar- by the ordinance, with the under- won’t be ready by the March 31 Park, Atherton, Stanford, Por- dren and adults; and Tom Park- den site will involve demolishing standing that the council would deadline, it will now have to wait tola Valley, Woodside, Mountain er, a fiction-writing teacher and the restaurant and constructing a act as the final arbiter between until next year before it could be View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills coach, memoirist, co-author and three-story, 39,858-square-foot developments should the pro- considered for approval. and East Palo Alto. developmental editor. building with retail, 13 condo- posed projects jointly total more The architectural panel has Young adults will compete in For a list of rules and to down- miniums and 9,835 square feet than 50,000 square feet of office had fewer reservations about the two age categories: 12-14 years load an entry form, visit paloal- of office space. space. two office projects around Cali- and 15-17 years. toonline.com/short_story/entry. The Jay Paul development in- That, however, will not be nec- fornia Avenue, both of which Prizes are first-place adult win- php. For more information, email cludes replacement of an existing essary, as the total square footage are located in areas that have ner, $500; second-place adult, [email protected]. 4,800-square-foot building with is coming in under the threshold seen a surge of new projects in $300; third-place adult, $200; The competition is co-spon- a 33,323-square-foot one. It will set. Thus, the March 31 deadline recent years. The Jay Paul proj- first-place young adult and teen sored by Bell’s Books of Palo include 133 parking spaces, with is now moot and the “beauty con- ect would be located near Park winners, $100 gift certificate Alto, Kepler’s Books of Menlo 25 spaces underground and 108 test” that the council was plan- Plaza, a new development that in- each; second-place young adult Park and Linden Tree Books of surface parking spaces. ning to conduct for competing and teen, $75 gift certificates; and Los Altos. Q In addition to endorsing the projects will not be needed. (continued on page 9) www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 7 Upfront
the city’s regional obligations, Housing as dictated by the Associa- (continued from page 5) tion of Bay Area Governments. Based on that group’s projections Where could new housing be built, and how? city’s land-use vision between (known as the Regional Housing now and 2030. The discussion Needs Allocation), Palo Alto is Suggested sites for new housing: will focus on possible revisions required to zone for 1,988 new Site Location Number of units to the document’s Land Use and housing units between 2014 and Community Design Element, 2022. Of these, 1,123 must be Palo Alto Square El Camino Real at Page Mill Road 450 which will outline the council’s allocated for low-, very-low and Stanford Shopping Center 1380 El Camino Real 420 land-use goals along with poli- extremely-low income residents. cies and programs that would The city’s Housing Element, Fry’s site Portage Avenue and Park Boulevard 450 further these goals. which the council approved in Politically, housing construc- 2014, concentrates most of the Downtown “Downtown commercial” zones 450 tion has been a tough sell in Palo housing sites around the city’s Alto in past several years, with two main transit areas: down- voters overturning in 2014 a pro- town and California Avenue. It Suggested policies to produce new housing: posed development that would also, however, allocates about GRANNY UNITS: Modify city’s Zoning Code to encourage more secondary (“granny”) units have included 60 apartments 250 units to south Palo Alto, for low-income seniors and 12 along El Camino Real and on PARKING RULES: Add incentives such as reduced parking requirements for smaller units and market-rate homes. The follow- San Antonio Road, where there affordable housing ing year, a City Council election are fewer public-transit stops and brought a slow-growth “residen- shopping opportunities. Now, PEDESTRIAN SITES: Identify pedestrian nodes along El Camino Real and allow greater housing density tialist” majority to the dais. with Mountain View approving in these areas But the new grassroots effort dense new developments on its FEWER OFFICES: Explore requirements for minimum residential densities in mixed-use projects led by Palo Alto Forward sug- side of San Antonio and traffic to encourage more housing instead of office space gests that the conversation is becoming more problematic in shifting. Last November, after the area, Palo Alto officials are HIGHER DENSITY: Promote higher density multi-family residential development in a “pedestrian and hearing from a large group of reconsidering this housing allo- transit oriented development” overlay in downtown Palo Alto speakers urging more housing, cation, according to the new staff MICRO-HOMES: Allow apartments as small as 200-300 square feet the council signaled its intent to report. consider pro-housing policies as Among the proposals that the BIG LOTS: Give incentives to landowners to consolidate small lots into larger ones part of the Comprehensive Plan council will consider on Monday for housing developments update. A new report from the night is a scenario in which these CO-HOUSING: Encourage groups of homes that share a common space, such as a large kitchen, Department of Planning and sites would be removed from the dining area, laundry room, etc. Community Environment indi- Housing Element and replaced cates that these policies could with policies that would encour- include a new type of zoning age more dense construction in district for affordable housing; areas well-served by public tran- sumed in the existing Housing recent mayors Nancy Shepherd, ticularly adamant about the a new threshold for “minimum sit. One example of such policies Element). Sid Espinosa and Peter Drek- need to build more housing, housing units” on sites where is expanding the “pedestrian and Another site that could, with a meier), dozens of former com- both to prevent displacement of developments are proposed; in- transit-oriented development” zone change, help Palo Alto ad- missioners (including former Ar- long-time residents and to pre- centives for property owners to districts near both University dress its housing crunch is the chitectural Review Board Chairs serve the city’s diversity. During consolidate small lots so that and California avenues, thus al- Palo Alto Square campus at cor- David Solnick and Lee Lippert), the council’s Feb. 22 meeting they can accommodate larger lowing more developments with ner of El Camino and Page Mill housing advocates (including about the Comprehensive Plan, projects (ideas include density dense housing, according to city Road. If the city were to rezone former Planning and Transporta- Berman observed that the city is bonuses and height exemptions); planners. the 15-acre property to RM-40 tion Commissioner Bonnie Pack- losing its diversity and suggested and the removal of parking re- This zone change along could (high-density multi-family resi- er and former Palo Alto Housing the council has been “too pre- quirements for housing develop- result in about 900 new housing dential), the area could accom- Corporation Executive Director ventative” in considering ambi- ments built for residents who do units in the two commercial ar- modate 450 housing units on the Marlene Prendergast), and civic tious proposals for new housing not own cars. eas, projections from planning 5.5 acres along El Camino Real. volunteers including (Neilson developments. The list of suggestions also staff show. For example, if 15 Further north, another 420 Buchanan and the League of “When we talk about how, ‘Oh includes requiring that commer- out of the 46.5 acres zoned as units could be added along El Women Voters President Ellen it’s impossible to have additional cial developments be less dense “downtown commercial” were Camino Real at Stanford Shop- Forbes) — urges the council to housing’ or ‘We can’t have that and that housing developments redeveloped as mixed office/ ping Center. These two propos- explore construction of new stu- much more housing,’ if we can be denser. Also on the table is retail/housing projects with als, which collectively could dio apartments, senior-housing do it in a way that mitigates the encouragement of micro-units 30 dwelling units per acre, the accommodate 870 new housing developments and mixed-use impact of it, that’s something we (apartments that can be as small change would accommodate 450 units, are both being explored by projects with apartments and should be open to,” Berman said. as 200 square feet) and co-hous- new homes downtown. Similarly, city planners and consultants as condominiums over ground- Wolbach proposed during the ing, in which private homes are if the pedestrian-oriented district part of the environmental assess- floor retail. Feb. 22 discussion that the coun- clustered around a “common around California Avenue was ment for the Comprehensive Plan At least a few council mem- cil evaluate in its environmental house” with shared amenities. extended to the sprawling Fry’s update. bers have shown similar incli- analysis a scenario with greater The goals of the housing poli- Electronics property, that site The petition from Palo Alto nations. In recent discussions, housing growth, through the cies are both to address com- would be able to accommodate Forward — which was signed by councilmen Marc Berman and council ultimately rejected the munity concerns and to meet 450 units (229 more than is as- eight former mayors (including Cory Wolbach have been par- proposal. “There is a housing crisis de- COUPON stroying our community and Sil- Expires April 16, 2016 icon Valley. ... The closer you get to Palo Alto and San Francisco, CITY OF PALO ALTO the worse it gets,” Wolbach said. “We really are one of the epicen- 20%20% OffOff NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ters of this problem and it does result from decades of adding One Item NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Palo Alto City jobs and being addicted to job Council will hold a public hearing at the special growth, but not having the hous- BRING COUPON IN STORE TO SAVE! meeting on Monday, March 28, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. ing growth to go with it. “The question is now: Do we Valid on any one regularly priced item under or as near thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, to want to turn around? Do we want $200.00. Not valid with other offers or discounts.s. to reverse course on the trend LimitedLim to stock on hand. Limit one per Review and Consider Adoption of a Resolution of the last few decades? Do we ccustomer. Discount on regular price or Increasing and Adjusting Department of Planning want to fulfill our legal, but also MSRP whichever is higher. & Community Environment User Fees based on our regional and our moral re- a Cost of Services Study and Recommendations of sponsibility to allow housing to the Finance Committee. be built?” Q Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner 526 Waverley Street, Downtown Palo Alto BETH MINOR can be emailed at gsheyner@ toyandsport.com • (650) 328-8555 City Clerk paweekly.com.
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site, car-share services and a new Eco Passes and to consider shared lenges. Unlike the City of Palo Office space Companies long-distance shuttle service that shuttles, it has also strengthened Alto’s downtown association, the (continued from page 7) (continued from page 5) would accommodate commut- each company’s position in call- Stanford Research Park group ers from the western half of San ing for broader transportation doesn’t have a Caltrain station in cludes 82 apartments along with standing that more needs to be Francisco who lack convenient improvements. its midst. The California Avenue research-and-development space. done, the interviews revealed. access to Caltrain. “It goes without saying, we see station is a short shuttle ride away, Meanwhile, the Olive Garden Even though the group is still Most of the park’s 150 compa- value in speaking with a common but trains stop there far less fre- site project is across the street in its infancy, it has already nies do not have enough employ- voice in advocating for changes in quently. And even though the Re- from Stanford University’s new scored one major victory. In re- ees on their own to efficiently run a regional-transportation systems,” search Park has the advantage of residential development, which cent months, it has convinced the service, Jarvis said. But with mul- Drenner said. a common landowner willing to includes 70 units of affordable Santa Clara Valley Transportation tiple companies on board, the shut- Stan Nakaso, facility project provide seed money, its employers housing. Authority, which operates buses tles will not only be cost-effective manager at Lockheed Martin, pre- are a widely varied group. Griego Designed by Ken Hayes, the throughout the county, to sell Eco but also more likely to be filled. dicted a boon even to those firms noted that the smallest company El Camino project has already Passes in bulk to Research Park So far, the 12 companies (HP, not yet involved in the association. at the Research Park has one em- undergone several hearings, firms at a rate of $18 per pass. Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, VM- “We believe real participation ployee, while the largest has 4,000. most recently on March 3, when Without the collective approach, Ware, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, SAP, in the program will benefit all Different companies also have several members asked Hayes to most employers would have been Varian, Tesla, PARC, Nest, Tibco, employees working in the park,” different needs, which means the tweak the design, add landscap- required to pay $93 per pass. Machine Zone and Lockheed Mar- Nakaso said. group will have to come up with ing elements and make the devel- This program is particularly tin) have been meeting monthly to Griego said the group of employ- a range of solutions to cater to ev- opment more pedestrian-friendly. significant because roughly half share data and discuss best prac- ers is tackling the traffic problem eryone. Jarvis noted that while the On Thursday, the board agreed of the workforce at the Research tices. Though they make up only a with a “mindset of experimenta- Research Park’s more established that Hayes has responded well Park commutes from the south fraction of the Research Park’s 150 tion” and the understanding that companies tend to draw most of to the proposed changes and bay, according to Jamie Jarvis, tenants, they employ 75 percent of flexibility will be key in making their employees from the south voted 3-1, with Alexander Lew who was hired in January as the the workforce, Griego said. the programs a success. To help bay, the newer ones often employ- dissenting and Peter Baltay ab- Research Park’s transportation- Kellie Drenner, SAP’s manager with the design of future programs, ing younger employees, many of sent, to endorse the project. Even demand manager. for strategic partnership, said the the group will survey employees whom live in San Francisco. Lew, who opposed the proposal, Jarvis said the group plans to company sees great value in the about their commuting habits and “That’s an example of how each praised the project and said he roll out a series of pilot programs collective approach. The new attitudes toward different commut- company has to look at its work- generally likes it. But much like in the months ahead, including group has not only allowed SAP ing modes in the coming months. force and design programs for at the prior hearing, Lew criti- an interactive trip-planning web- to get significant discounts on The effort faces plenty of chal- that,” Jarvis said. Q cized the building’s block-long facade as being too long for the area. The Jay Paul development re- ceived an even warmer welcome, Online This Week winning the board’s unanimous These and other news stories were posted on Palo Alto Online approval and words of enthu- throughout the week. For longer versions, go to www.PaloAlto siastic praise. The proposal in- Online.com/news. cludes sidewalk enhancements along Sheridan Avenue to make it easier for pedestrians to get to Trial begins in Stanford sex-assault case the California Avenue Caltrain Just over a year since two Stanford University graduate students station; areas adjacent to the found former student and all-star swimmer Brock Turner on top of public sidewalk would also be an unconscious woman behind a fraternity house, the trial to de- spruced up with new landscap- cide his fate on three counts of sexual-assault offenses has begun. ing; and Park Boulevard would (Posted March 17, 3:30 p.m.) be adorned with new benches and bike racks. Stanford psychiatry department to host In reviewing the project, board interactive parent-ed event member Baltay called it “one of Staff from the Stanford University Department of Psychiatry the best projects I’ve seen, as far will be leading an interactive event in Palo Alto next week to offer as landscaping goes” and said practical ways to address common scenarios for parents of teenag- he would be happy to approve it. ers. (Posted March 16, 7:50 a.m.) Board member Wynne Furth also lauded the proposed landscaping, Former East Palo Alto mayor named Woman which is centered around a pro- of the Year tected Valley Oak and includes Girls to Women Executive Director and former East Palo Alto an outdoor seating area. Mayor Patricia Foster has been named the 2016 Woman of the The building itself will be lo- Year for the 24th Assembly District, Assemblyman Rich Gordon cated on the corner of Park and announced in a statement on March 10. (Posted March 15, 11:51 a.m.) Page Mill Road, with much of the rest of the site occupied by Police: Man exposes himself to girl walking a parking lot interspersed by dogs in Palo Alto rows of trees. Lew called Jay Palo Alto police are looking for a man they said exposed his Paul’s proposed building “very genitals to a 13-year-old girl walking her dogs on the 600 block handsome.” of Melville Avenue on Monday, March 14. (Posted March 15, 9 a.m.) Board Chair Robert Gooyer concurred. Expect possible delays during bus stop “It’s come a long way, and I’m really happy with the final re- construction view,” Gooyer said. Q The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will be mak- Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner ing improvements to six bus stops in Santa Clara County, includ- can be emailed at gsheyner@ ing in Palo Alto. Each project will last about 10 days, according paweekly.com. to VTA, and will occur on a rotating schedule between March 14 and April 10. (Posted March 14, 12:33 p.m.) Ford to open Smart Mobility subsidiary Car maker Ford Motor Co. will open a subsidiary to invest in mobility services in Palo Alto, the company announced on March 11. (Posted March 13, 9:14 a.m.) Today’s news, VIDEO: On ‘Behind the Headlines’ On the half-hour webcast, “Behind the Headlines,” Steven sports & hot picks Adelsheim, director of Stanford’s Center for Youth Mental Health Sign up today at and Wellbeing and a clinical psychiatrist, joins Palo Alto Weekly www.PaloAltoOnline.com Editor-in-Chief Jocelyn Dong and reporter Elena Kadvany to talk about youth mental health in Palo Alto. (Posted March 11, 6:22 p.m.)
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CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE BROADCAST LIVE ON KZSU, FM 90.1 CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 26 News Digest ***************************************** Plaintiff gets no money in Zuckerberg alleged THIS IS A SUMMARY OF COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS. fraud case THE AGENDA WITH COMPLETE TITLES INCLUDING LEGAL A real-estate fraud lawsuit against Facebook CEO Mark Zucker- DOCUMENTATION CAN BE VIEWED AT THE BELOW WEBPAGE: berg has settled out of court, his attorney said Wednesday. http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/agendas/default.asp The case, which was to go to trial in April, was settled between Zuckerberg and plaintiff Mircea Voskerician and involved no money, Zuckerberg’s attorney, Patrick Gunn, said. AGENDA–REGULAR MEETING–COUNCIL CHAMBERS Voskerician, a Palo Alto developer, sued Zuckerberg in May 2014, March 21, 2016, 6:00 PM claiming that the Facebook co-founder committed fraud when he bought out a contract to purchase a property adjacent to his home at a deep dis- Study Session count in exchange for promises for business introductions. But Zucker- 1. Presentation From Stanford University Representatives Regarding a Project Filed With berg’s attorneys say he never had any such agreement and the developer the County of Santa Clara to Reallocate and add New Housing Units is just looking to extract more money and embarrass Zuckerberg. Special Orders of the Day On Wednesday, Gunn said he could not disclose the terms of the 2. Community Partner Presentation: Palo Alto Players at the Lucie Stern Community Theatre settlement, but it involved no payout of any kind to Voskerician. (^HYKPUNVM*LY[PÄLK-PYL*OPLM+LZPNUH[PVU[V-PYL*OPLM,YPJ5PJRLSI`[OL*HSPMVYUPH “The discovery process revealed that Mr. Voskerician was relying State Fire Marshall Tonya Hoover on doctored evidence to support his case. Mr. Voskerician’s decision to abandon his lawsuit confirms what we have always maintained, Consent Calendar that his claims lacked merit and his case was nothing more than a 4. Finance Committee Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Power Pur- fraudulent attempt to extort millions of dollars from Mr. Zucker- JOHZL(NYLLTLU[>P[O/LJH[L,ULYN`7HSV(S[V33*MVY\W[V 4LNH^H[[OV\YZ berg,” Gunn wrote in an email. WLY@LHYVM,ULYN`6]LYH4H_PT\TVM@LHYZMVYH;V[HS5V[[V,_JLLK(TV\U[VM Voskerician’s attorney, Guyton Jinkerson, filed the dismissal re- 4PSSPVU quest with the court on March 15. -PUHUJL*VTTP[[LL9LJVTTLUKH[PVU[V(KVW[H9LZVS\[PVU*VU[PU\PUN[OL7HSV(S[V “Since I appeared in this case in January of 2016, my client and I *SLHU3VJHS,ULYN`(JJLZZPISL5V^*3,(57YVNYHTHUK+LJYLHZPUN[OL*VU[YHJ[ have reviewed the factual and legal premises that his former counsel 9H[L!MVY:VSHY9LZV\YJLZ[V JR>O[V JR>OHUKMVY5VU:VSHY9LUL^- pursued. Upon careful reflection we determined that this case should HISL,ULYN`9LZV\YJLZ[V JR>O[V JR>O"HUK(TLUKPUN(ZZVJPH[LK7YVNYHT be resolved, and we worked with counsel for the defendants to reach ,SPNPIPSP[`9\SLZHUK7V^LY7\YJOHZL(NYLLTLU[(JJVYKPUNS` an equitable settlement of this matter,” Jinkerson wrote in an email. Q (WWYV]HS VM (TLUKTLU[ 6UL [V *VU[YHJ[ 5\TILY * >P[O >HSRLY 7HYR- — Sue Dremann PUN*VUZ\S[HU[Z[VHKK MVY+LZPNUVM(\[VTH[PJ7HYRPUN.\PKHUJL:`Z[LTZ (7.:HUK7HYRPUN(JJLZZHUK9L]LU\L*VU[YVSZ7(9*Z"(WWYV]HSVMH;YHUZMLYVM Chinese firm makes bid for local hotel brands -YVT[OL Page 10 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Upfront NeighborhoodsA roundup of neighborhood news edited by Sue Dremann Around the block EDGEWOOD REDUX ... It’s been nearly a year since The Fresh Market in Palo Alto’s Edgewood Plaza closed, and now Duveneck/ St. Francis and College Terrace neighborhood residents are demanding that the city raise the daily fine charged to developer Sand Hill Property Company for not having a grocery store at the shopping center. Six months ago the City Council approved a daily fine of $1,000 against Sand Hill for violating its zoning agreement, which included in part the retention of a grocery store in exchange for permission to sell new housing on the site. Three residents, Lenore Cymes, Carla Cavalho and Jeff Levinsky sent an email to residents in both neighborhoods asking for people to contact local newspapers about what they say is the City of Palo Alto’s failure to keep pressure on Sand Hill. Veronica Weber News emerged this week that Members of the Holi at Barron Park planning committee pose for a portrait at Los Robles Park as colorful pigment, which will be the private equity firm Apollo Global hallmark of the March 26 festival, is tossed into the air. Management has purchased The Fresh Market, who Sand Hill family members,” Pandey said. developer John Tze has indicated BARRON PARK “There’s a lot of trust. We’re retains the lease on the property ambassadors for each other,” and is trying to sublease the space. Singh said. But residents are focused squarely For Kou, who was born in Hong on Sand Hill. “We have worked too With flying colors Kong and raised in Sudan and hard for too long to just walk away Barron Park Holi festival brings residents together for Indian spring rite Guam, being accepted into the In- giving Sand Hill millions for the dian community has been an hon- houses, abysmal parking situation by Sue Dremann or, she said, and she has learned and no grocery store,” they said. much about South Asian culture BIKE BOULEVARDS MEETING ndia is known for its brightly dry colors, and today some people rice crackers and finger foods from their organizing meetings. ... The final drafts of the concept colored festivals, and one of use wet colors, she said. made from potatoes or boiled rice “The meetings involve a lot of plans for several Palo Alto I its most brilliantly hued, Holi, The next morning, people arise and special desserts. Thandai, a fun and joking, including adapt- neighborhood bicycle-boulevard the Festival of Colors, is coming to a hearty breakfast, don their special drink made from pista- ing to different styles and how they projects will be presented to Barron Park on March 26. oldest clothes and emerge on the chios, saffron, sugar, milk and meet and come to decisions,” she at a community meeting on The Barron Park Association streets to toss water-filled balloons cardamom, is drunk, Pandey said. said. And there is always lots of tea. Tuesday, March 29, 6:30-8:30 is sponsoring the rite of spring, and dried pigment at each other. But Barron Park’s Holi will most- Kou said that with last fall’s Di- p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at which people toss pigment on The ritual goes on until noon. ly be about building relationships. wali festival, a previous Chinese of Ohlone Elementary School, each other amid music and dance. There are so many colors Committee member Lydia Kou, New Year celebration and other 950 Amarillo Ave., according the The festival at Bol Park will take thrown, “you cannot recognize who has been a chief organizer of events, she can feel that many in city’s Transportation Division. To place from noon to 3 p.m. and is people,” Pandey said. “As a kid, Barron Park multicultural events, the community are embracing be discussed: Amarillo Avenue- open to nonmembers for $10 and it was fun to hide on the roof with said she wanted to do a neighbor- diversity but in small steps. She Moreno Avenue; a Bryant Street free to association members and colors to throw on people.” hood Holi after often taking her would like to see a citywide ef- update; Louis Road-Montrose kids under 10 years old. In early times, participants used daughter to the large and raucous fort to extend a welcoming hand Avenue; and the Ross Road The program will include music colorfast pigments that would dye one at Stanford University. to new immigrant residents and Bicycle Boulevard. Details on the and traditional dancing, and food skin and hair mainly in red, yel- “But it was so crowded. I to take the lead in building cross- proposed bicycle boulevards are will be available for purchase, low, blue and green. Red and yel- couldn’t envision young children cultural understanding, including available at cityofpaloalto.org/bike. said Jaya Pandey, a member of the low are auspicious colors; blue and older people being there. I through events. MAYORAL ADDRESS ... Palo organizing committee. is spiritual and green represents wanted it to be family friendly, “The demographic of Palo Alto Alto Mayor Pat Burt will address Holi (pronounced “ho-lee”) is a nature, she said. Today’s festivals and if it was a neighborhood is changing,” Kou said. the College Terrace Residents festival especially popular in north- use colors that are washable. Bar- event, it would be all inclusive,” Singh believes these events can Association at its annual meeting ern India. Its roots come out of the ron Park’s event will use organic, she said. help shape the future. on Saturday, March 19. CTRA will story of the vanquishing of Holika, hypoallergenic colors with a corn- The Barron Park Holi also “I have three young children. also vote for its board of directors. an evil person, and the survival of starch base that is gluten-free, said advances a goal Kou set out to They see the world in a different The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Prahlada, a good person who was Rakhi Singh, another organizer. achieve in 2013: to celebrate the way, through different eyes. (At at Escondido Elementary School, made to sit on her lap in a bonfire. In every village, Indians go neighborhood’s cultural diversity school) they celebrate Rosh Ha- 890 Escordido Road. Q Holika was believed to be immune from home to home to enjoy and to help ethnic groups better shanah and the Chinese New Year. to the flames, but Prahlada alleg- sweets and finger food and to vis- understand one another. A mission of mine is that they feel Got a good neighborhood story, edly was not; good, however, tri- it with neighbors. Singh recalled Kou, Pandey and Singh said that really comfortable (with other cul- some news, an upcoming meeting umphed over evil, Pandey said. that her mother always made planning the event has already tures and races) so that when these or an event? Email Sue Dremann, The night before Holi, each neigh- Indian sweet pancakes. It was a fostered new relationships. That kids all become older they will be Neighborhoods editor, at borhood builds a bonfire to re-enact day when kids could enjoy sweets affection was evident as Pandey able to relate and not see each oth- [email protected]. Or talk the story. People sing folk songs and and starches. Families also drank reached out and took Kou’s hand. er as ‘the other,’” she said. Q about your neighborhood news on dance. When the fire cools, people lassi, a cold yogurt and mango “We have such a strong bond Staff Writer Sue Dremann the discussion forum Town Square used to apply ash to their foreheads. beverage, she said. and we have gotten closer. We can be emailed at sdremann@ at PaloAltoOnline.com. Over time, the ash was replaced by Special treats in India include look at each other as extended paweekly.com. www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 11 Upfront Graduations (continued from page 5) than just a one-day event.” ® But then another family got involved. Last May, Dena Dersh, whose twin son and daughter are graduating this year from Gunn and Paly, respectively, emailed both high school principals asking them to schedule the two ceremo- nies for different days or to at least stagger them by two hours so that the family could watch both chil- dren graduate, rather than make an “unnecessary, unfair decision,” Veronica Weber she wrote in an email. Dena Dersh and twins Sarah and Alex Dersh stand beside the She said she was told that al- bleachers at the football field at Gunn High School, where Alex will ® though the district calendar was participate in commencement this June. Because Sarah Dersh is a The DeLeon Difference made years in advance, Super- graduating senior at Palo Alto High, the district has agreed to read intendent Max McGee had been Sarah’s name first during Paly’s ceremony so that the family can 650.543.8500 informed about the family’s di- then drive to Gunn to see Alex graduate. lemma. She hoped for a response www.deleonrealty.com or some action but, like Ann, did ers and administrators, and the Ann and Dena said they’re not get either. other ceremonies and celebrations happy with this solution and will Associate Superintendent for throughout the school district.” take advantage of it. But Dena 650.543.8500 | www.deleonrealty.com | DeLeon Realty CalBRE #01903224 Human Resources Scott Bowers, He added that it is rare that twin said both parents were disap- who has worked in the district for siblings attend two different schools. pointed by the lack of response or more than 20 years, told the Week- The Crichtons and the Dershes, “non-answers” they got from the ly that as long as he can remember, with no solution in sight, more or district over the last several years. the high schools’ graduations have less resigned themselves to the The Dershes, for their part, said FLOOR TO WALL, WE DO IT ALL been scheduled on the same day — fact that they would not be able to dealing with the graduation issue the Wednesday after finals week see both of their children graduate. was emblematic of their experience — and at around the same time. Then last month, McGee of- as parents of a student with special Bowers speculated that Paly’s and fered a solution: On June 3, the needs who went through the dis- Celebrating 69 Gunn’s ceremonies have been kept district will provide both fami- trict from kindergarten through Years Serving Thee proximate to cut down on potential lies with transportation from 12th grade. Father David Dersh de- Community Fromm pranking of one school on another. Paly’s ceremony to Gunn’s, plus scribed the district as “inflexible.” Communications Coordinator a reserved parking spot at Gunn. “The answer is always ‘no,’” he The Same Jorge Quintana said in an inter- The twins graduating from Paly said. “You have to fight to push Location! view that the ceremonies’ date and will have their names read first so them to give a little bit. That’s SALE time are set to “accommodate the their parents can make it to Gunn always going to be their position. many end of year activities, the end in time, where the other siblings It’s just the way things are. of year responsibilities of teach- will have their names read last. “We’re very happy with the qual- ity of the education and instruction 69% off and all of that,” David added, “but I think at the district level, it’s just in stock items Public Agenda an impenetrable bureaucracy.” A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week McGee told the Weekly that the long-range district calendar will be CITY COUNCIL ... The council plans to hear a presentation from up for consideration next year and Stanford University about Stanford’s housing project at Escondido that he’d like to see consideration of Village. The council will also review a proposed two-story, 50-foot- scheduling the high schools gradu- tall building at 2501 Embarcadero Road, the Regional Water Quality ations on consecutive days. Though Control Plant, to handle sludge dewatering and haul-out; consider he has never worked in a school housing sites and housing policies that could be included in the updated district with two high schools, he Comprehensive Plan; and discuss a letter that would be submitted to worked in one where two middle the Santa Clara County regarding Stanford’s project. The meeting will schools held their graduations on begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 21, in the Council Chambers at City separate days. It was nice for not Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. only parents and relatives but also COUNCIL POLICY AND SERVICES COMMITTEE ... The committee will teachers, administrators and school discuss the city’s neighborhood-engagement initiative and the status board members who wanted to at- of audits. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, in the tend both, he said. Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Last year, McGee said, he wanted to attend both Paly’s and BOARD OF EDUCATION ... The board will discuss updates for the 2016- Gunn’s ceremonies. He asked if 17 budget; extension of the leases of two district sites; a resolution there were a way to do that and authorizing the issuance and sale of the next series of Strong Schools learned that not only was the cal- WE REPRESENT THE BEST OF THE Bond funds; a resolution to join Strong Start, a coalition working to endar already set in stone, things INDUSTRY IN ALL CATEGORIES! expand access to high-quality early education for young children in Santa like arranging for the graduation Clara County; and the board’s next policy-review committee meeting on speakers, printing out invitations March 31. The board will also vote on a proposal to repaint Gunn and a and the like are “done so far in *H]HU*VS\TIPH8\PJR:[LW+HS[PSL/HWW`-SVVY contract for the lighting project at Gunn. The meeting will begin at 6:30 advance that it was really impos- p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, at the district office, 25 Churchill Ave. sible to change,” he said. 4HUUPUN[VU+\JOH[LH\(U[PX\L0TWYLZZPVU(YTZ[YVUN For their part, the Dershes and 2HUL:[HPUTHZ[LY/PILYUPH+\WVU[:THY[Z[YHUK PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ... The commission plans to Crichtons are still excited about 4VOH^R:OH^+P_PL-HIYPJPH9V`HS[`2YH\Z*HTLSV[ hear an update on the Baylands Boardwalk feasibility study; discuss the this milestone in their children’s Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan; and consider lives. Both sets of children have policies for dog parks and restrooms in parks. The meeting will begin at college plans. Yet come this fall, — WE DO REMODELING & ADDITIONS — 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 the Crichtons will face yet another Hamilton Ave. difficult decision: Who will move LOS ALTOS CARPET 1 COUNCIL RAIL COMMITTEE ... The committee plans to hear an update which daughter into her new school ,S*HTPUV9LHS Open on Envision Silicon Valley, the effort by Santa Clara Valley Transportation when one will likely be on the East 3VZ(S[VZ 7 Days Authority to evaluate projects that would be funded by proceeds from a Coast and the other in California? Q (650) 964-0326 A Week November tax measure. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Staff Writer Elena Kadvany ^^^JHYWL[UJVT March 23, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Q can be emailed at ekadvany@ paweekly.com. Page 12 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Upfront PALO ALTO PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Tax CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE (continued from page 7) CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 26 “We all know that in Palo Alto, CityViewA round-up of Palo Alto government action this week ***************************************** if you try to short-circuit the pro- THIS IS A SUMMARY OF THE AGENDA ITEMS. cess, it comes back to bite you,” THE AGENDA WITH COMPLETE TITLES Berman said. Human Relations Commission (March 10) Community Development Block Grant (CDGB) awards: The commission INCLUDING LEGAL DOCUMENTATION CAN BE But Burt countered that busi- voted to recommend to the City Council $754,418 in funding to nine nonprofit VIEWED AT THE BELOW WEBPAGE: nesses, like residents, are frus- agencies. Yes: Alhassani, Chen, Gordon Gray, O’Nan, Savage, Stinger Absent: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/boards/ptc/default.asp trated by traffic problems and, Stone like the City Council, are look- ing for solutions. City Council (March 14) AGENDA–REGULAR MEETING– COUNCIL CHAMBERS The most prominent example Transportation: The council heard an update about downtown’s new Transportation Management Association and Stanford Research Park’s March 30, 2016 6:00 PM thus far is in Stanford Research transportation-demand management programs. Action: None Park, a 750-acre sprawl of corpo- Polling: The council approved the formation of a new ad hoc committee Study Session rate campuses where the 12 large to oversee polling for a potential November ballot measure focusing on 1. National Citizen Survey Results transportation improvements. Yes: Unanimous employers (including HP, VM- 2. Comprehensive Plan Update Ware, SAP and Lockheed Mar- tin) recently formed their own Council Finance Committee (March 15) 3. Planning & Community Environment Department Fiscal analysis: The committee discussed the recently completed fiscal Work Plan transportation-management as- analysis of the four growth scenarios evaluated as part of the Comprehensive sociation. In the coming months, Plan update. Action: None Questions. For any questions regarding the above items, the group will be rolling out its please contact the Planning Department at (650) 329-2441. own transit, bike and carpool Architectural Review Board (March 17) ;OLÄSLZYLSH[PUN[V[OLZLP[LTZHYLH]HPSHISLMVYPUZWLJ[PVU programs catered to the needs of 901 High St.:The board held a joint meeting with the Historic Resources Board the Research Park’s workforce. to review a proposed mixed-use development at 901 High St. The historic ^LLRKH`ZIL[^LLU[OLOV\YZVM !(4[V !74;OPZ (See story on page 5.) board voted 4-0, with members Bower, Kohler and Makinen absent, to find that W\ISPJTLL[PUNPZ[LSL]PZLKSP]LVU.V]LYUTLU[(JJLZZ the project is consistent with the Secretary of Interior standards. The ARB then Channel 26. Given the increased focus on voted to continue the review to May 19. Yes: Furth, Gooyer, Kim, Lew Absent: traffic by the business commu- Baltay (4,90*(5:>0;/+0:()030;@(*;(+(7LYZVUZ^P[O nity, Burt said the city should 2515 El Camino Real: The board voted to recommend approving a proposed three-story mixed-use development at the present site of Olive Garden. Yes: disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City find out quickly whether a local Furth, Gooyer, Kim No: Lew Absent: Baltay MHJPSP[PLZZLY]PJLZVYWYVNYHTZVY^OV^V\SKSPRLPUMVYTH[PVU measure and the VTA tax can 2747 Park Blvd.: The board voted to recommend approving a proposal by Jay VU[OL*P[`»ZJVTWSPHUJL^P[O[OL(TLYPJHUZ^P[O+PZHIPSP[PLZ succeed on the same ballot. Paul for a new three-story research-and-development project. Yes: Unanimous (J[(+(VM TH`JVU[HJ[ =VPJL “If after polling it is deter- 411 Lytton Ave.: The board voted to recommend approving a three-story mixed-use development with office space, retail and two residential units. Yes: hours in advance. mined not to be viable for the fall Gooyer, Kim, Lew No: Furth Recused: Baltay because it would compete too *** heavily with the VTA tax, we’d Hillary Gitelman, go in a different mode and figure LET’S DISCUSS: Read the latest local news headlines and talk Director of Planning and Community Environment out what our process would be about the issues at Town Square at PaloAltoOnline.com going forward,” Burt said. 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Financial assistance is available. www.theatreworks.org/learn/youth/summercamps www.castilleja.org/summercamp 650.328.3160 www.ymcasv.org/summer 408.351.5473 Page 16 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com TransitionsBirths, marriages and deaths David Crump His career included positions keeping and traveling the world bachelor’s degree in philosophy. ment in the 1960s. She enjoyed en- David Archelaus Crump, an as rector at St. Luke’s Episcopal with Anne-Ly. She then attended Yale University gaging in political discussion with Episcopal priest and former Palo Church in Brockport, New York; He is survived by his wife, and received a master’s degree in family and friends and always sup- Alto area resident, died on Feb. 29 chaplain of Hobart College in Anne-Ly Crump-Garay of Monta- nursing in 1955. She moved back ported those who lacked economic in Redwood City, surrounded by Geneva, New York; and associ- ra; his children, Sarah, Elizabeth, to the Bay Area in the early 1960s, or political power. Later on, she his family and friends, following ate priest at St. James Episcopal Ted, Alex, Samuel, Henry and first living in East Palo Alto before volunteered for many years with a brief illness. He was 88. Church in Newport Beach, Cali- Christopher; 15 grandchildren; settling in Palo Alto. the Palo Alto Food Closet. He was born fornia. He also opened a mission and four great-grandchildren. One of her passions was clas- She was predeceased by her sis- on Aug. 15, in Cupertino, which later became A memorial eucharist will be sical music, particularly Baroque ter, Mary Moore. She is survived 1927, in Sau- Saint Jude’s Episcopal Church. held on April 2 at 1 p.m. at Grace opera, and she treasured a memo- by her three children, Steven Frake gerties, New In addition, he trained and be- Cathedral in San Francisco. Gifts ry of going to a production at the of Fort Myers, Florida; Kathryn York, to Benja- came a marriage and family coun- in thanksgiving of his life can be New York Metropolitan Opera. A (Stacey) Frake of East Jordan, min and Fran- selor, and he founded The Essential made to Grace Cathedral, Syrian lifelong baseball fan, she attend- Michigan; and Scott (Lynn) Frake ces Crump. In Experience Workshop, which he Refugee Fund, 1100 California ed games of the Oakland Oaks of Cupertino; and two grandchil- 1939, his family conducted for more than 30 years St., San Francisco, CA 94108. and San Francisco Seals with her dren, Robin and Dylan. moved to Al- in the Bay Area and other cities father during the heyday of the Per her wishes, there will be no fred, New York, around the country. He also facili- Carolyn Frake Pacific Coast League. Later she public memorial service. Memo- where he attended high school. tated an outdoor version, The Wil- Carolyn Moore Frake, a long- became a critical and devoted rial donations on her behalf can From 1944 to 1946, he served in the derness Workshop, in the Sierras. time Palo Alto resident, died on San Francisco Giants fan. be made to the Downtown Food United States Merchant Marine. In the late 1970s, he moved March 1, surrounded by her fam- Committed to causes of social Closet in Palo Alto, operated by Following World War II, he at- to Palo Alto and met Anne-Ly ily at the Cupertino home of her justice, civil rights and the environ- Downtown Streets Team (street- tended and graduated from Alfred Garay in 1980. They later mar- son, Scott Frake. She was 85. ment, she participated in anti-war steam.org); or the Second Harvest University and then the Virginia ried and had a son, Christopher. She was born protests and the Civil Rights Move- Food Bank (shfb.org). Theological Seminary. In 1953, David and Anne-Ly were active on June 15, 1930, he married the late Annie Harris, members of All Saints Episcopal in Marshfield, with whom he had five children: Church in Palo Alto for about 25 Oregon, (now Sarah, Elizabeth, Ted, Alex and years and then later Grace Cathe- Coos Bay) to Samuel. They also informally dral in San Francisco. They lived John S. and Be- Richard F. Huss adopted a son, Henry, after his together in Menlo Park, Emerald atrice F. Moore. August 18, 1928 – February 22, 2016 mother died. Crump became ac- Hills and then Montara. She grew up in quainted with Henry’s family His many pastimes included Piedmont, Cali- after staying with them when he pottery-making, oil painting, act- fornia, and went Richard F. Huss of Menlo marched with Martin Luther King ing, journal and memoir writing, on to study and graduate from Stan- Park, California passed away Jr. in Selma, Alabama. walking, yoga, gardening, bee- ford University in 1952, earning a peacefully on February 22, 2016. Mr. Huss was 87. Born August 18, 1928 in Ham- mond, Indiana to Armand Dorothy Elizabeth Bent Kelley (“Dee”) and Cyrilla Huss, Richard July 27, 1925 – February 21, 2016 moved to Chicago, Illinois after earning a B.S. in Physics Dorothy Elizabeth Bent Kelley (“Dee”) Ward, Vanessa Rangel Maldonado, Yvette from St. Procopius College and serving his country as an passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 Rangel, Ronnie Rangel, Johnny Rangel, Mi- officer in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1953. Richard was a after a decline in her health. Dorothy was chael Rangel, Michael McSorley, Kim Casey, navigator on Corsair jets that operated from aircraft car- born on July 27, 1925 in Glen White, West Matthew Kelley) plus great grandchildren Virginia to William (Olive, Peyton, Jessie, riers. In Chicago he joined with a relative to operate an and Emma Bent who Sophia, Eliana, Ryan & entrepreneurial business that installed and serviced den- had recently immi- more on the way), plus tal operating room equipment. Richard was with Wester grated from Liverpool, nephew Richard Engle Dental in Wilmette, Illinois for 38 years; retiring in 1993 England. She married and niece Pat Little- to move to Menlo Park with his wife Catherine to be with Harold Arthur Kel- ton, of North Carolina, their son Charles and daughter-in-law Beverly. Richard ley, her husband of 48 and their families, and lost his beloved wife in 1996 after 41 years of marriage. He years, on March 10, nieces Brenda Arnold then moved to eastern Arizona to be near his sister Carol, a 1951 in Detroit, Michi- and Mary Arnold of Medical Missions nun who had retired there after 35 years gan. They moved to Michigan. Dorothy was as a Catholic missionary in the Punjab region of India. Palo Alto in 1958. Dorothy worked for the able to enjoy a 90th birthday celebration on Mr. Huss returned to Menlo Park in December 2015 af- Palo Alto Unified School District until her her last birthday in July at her home, which retirement in 1990, and remained friends was attended by over fifty family members, ter 17 years in Arizona. An accomplished musician, Rich- with numerous co-workers since then. Dor- neighbors and friends. Dorothy enjoyed life ard played classical piano, violin and guitar. He met his othy and Harold raised three children, Jon and her hobbies included reading, puzzles, future wife, a cellist and ballet dancer, in a classical quartet Kelley of Cupertino, CA, Robert Kelley of watching mysteries and cooking shows, while they both studied at the American Conservatory of Denver, CO, and Kathy Rangel of Sunny- playing golf, traveling, movies, and spend- Music. Richard was a voracious reader, tennis player and vale, CA. In addition to Harold who passed ing time with her family. There will be a me- baseball fan. Richard is survived by his only child, Charles away in 1999, she was preceded in death morial service Monday April 4, 2016 at 1pm and his wife Beverly; sisters Rita and Carol; and brothers by her parents, a brother William who was for family and friends at St. Marks Church, Hugh and David. Mr. Huss will be laid to rest at Alta Mesa killed in action during World War II, and a 600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto, which she Cemetery in Palo Alto, California. A man of deep Chris- sister Ivy. She is survived by her three chil- attended since 1959. In lieu of flowers, the tian faith, he was a kind and gentle soul who will be truly dren and their spouses (Emily Lee Kelley, family asks that donations be made in Doro- John Rangel), eleven grand-children & their thy’s name to the National Kidney Founda- missed. Memorial contributions may be made in his name respective families (Jonathan Ragan-Kelley, tion (kidney.org/donate) or to the Humane to Medical Mission Sisters, 8400 Pine Road, Philadelphia, Benjamin Ragan-Kelley, Yvonne Rangel Society (humanesociety.org). Pennsylvania 19111. PAID OBITUARY PAID OBITUARY www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 17 Editorial The housing fallacy Big push for new housing development belies economic realities alo Alto has become a community that is affordable only to Editorials, letters and opinions those who have owned their homes for decades, inherited Spectrum P them or hold highly paid jobs. Or for the lucky few who made it to the top of a waiting list for subsidized units through the Too great a mismatch income households) helps both guide, the $60-plus-billion esti- Palo Alto Housing Corporation. mid and lower-income house- mate is 50 percent low for cost And like it or not, there is very little that our city government can Editor, What are we to make of crit- holds purchase homes (lao.ca.gov/ and completion. In order to break do to affect that reality short of a massive change in the character Publications/Report/3345). This even, fares will have to be much of the community. ics who deride the Palo Alto school board and superintendent jives with the principle that hous- higher than equivalent one-way A group of young professionals frustrated at the lack of housing ing filters down the market as a San Francisco to San Diego fares: opportunities in Palo Alto have found allies among some former for establishing a committee of residents to consider renaming commodity. bus/Amtrak ($70-$100 per per- council members and longtime advocates of subsidized housing While one way to fix parking son), air fares ($80-$120 per per- and are putting pressure on the City Council to more aggressively schools by arguing that it is an abandonment of our history yet and traffic issues is certainly to son), or driving (10-25 gallons, or zone for higher density housing in the city. get folks out of cars and onto bikes $30-$75 per vehicle). But instead In spite of the current angst about this situation and the desire to acknowledge that they knew noth- ing about David Starr Jordan’s or transit; the other way is to build of charging the passenger the cost, find solutions, this is not a new phenomenon, nor is there any an- more housing. I understand that the taxpayers of California (and swer that will make market rate housing here affordable to middle lifelong and unapologetic promo- tion of bad science that supported not all future residents will work the U.S. if California gets federal class individuals or families. That day is long gone. in Palo Alto, but absent the abil- subsidies) will bear most of the The number of people who want to live here is so mismatched Nordic supremacist views and re- sulted in the forced sterilization of ity to limit future jobs — which cost. to the supply of available housing that no amount of building is would be detrimental to us — not Unless private investments, plus going to bring down the cost of home prices or market-rate rents. over 60,000 Americans? Nostalgia for the age of inno- addressing the housing shortage the $10 billion bond and any fed- Over the years, through alternating cycles of new housing de- simply exacerbates the imbalance. eral funds, will cover 100 percent velopment and new commercial development, we have repeatedly cence, when no one knew or cared about David Starr Jordan’s views If Palo Alto fails to address the of the construction and operating had this discussion. What’s been learned is that zoning for more crisis in housing, affordability and costs, we the taxpayers are on the housing, even where the units are small, brings no easing of the on anything, is understandable but inappropriate when looking mobility, we will increasingly be- hook for an exorbitant amount overall affordability. come a gridlocked, affluent and that most of us cannot afford. The New construction costs and the need for developers to make a at whether a public middle school should continue to carry his name. graying community. I refuse to HSR would gobble up funds that profit will always make such units more expensive than those that believe this is the future that Palo could be spent on education, in- were built decades ago, pushing rental and for-sale housing prices Let Stanford be the educational institution that takes the lead on Alto wants. frastructure, water supply, clean up, not down. And increased traffic and demand on community Adrian Fine non-polluting energy, smart cars services such as parks and police come along with the resulting how to honor the memory of its problematic first president, not the Columbia Street, Palo Alto and smart highways, etc. population increases. Too little: The HSR does not go One need only look at the high rents for new high density units public schools of Palo Alto. Jordan argued that the intel- End elsewhere where a large portion of the trav- in Mountain View to confirm the fallacy of a simplistic “zone-for- eling public wants to go and ter- dense-housing’ strategy. lectual and moral capacities to Editor, be valued in American society Since the high-speed rail proj- minates too far from the ultimate Monday night the Palo Alto City Council will try and sort out destination. We want to go to and what housing policy direction it wants to give city staff and the were diminished to the extent ect is again looming on the ho- that northern European stock was rizon, it may be time to rethink from Tahoe, Yosemite, Humboldt, Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Committee. Among the Shasta, Death Valley, beaches and options presented by the staff are creating zoning for new higher diluted by other genetic material. the basic concept. Why must the Palo Alto schools have always terminus be San Francisco? Why towns on the Pacific coast, other density housing along El Camino, downtown, in the parking lots at state or national parks, and ma- Stanford Shopping Center and in front of the Palo Alto Square of- professed very different assump- not San Jose, where riders can tions: that all children have equal transfer to the reasonably frequent jor state universities. And the list fice buildings, in the California Avenue area, and zoning changes to goes on! encourage small accessory dwelling units. Also under consideration worth, that race and ethnicity are and efficient Caltrain or light rail? not limiting factors in the eyes of With the rise of Silicon Valley, it’s The HSR will do nothing to re- is zoning for very small apartments of only 200-300 square feet. lieve the traffic issues in the met- The city has already submitted and received state approval for its the school, regardless of whatever surely as important a destination. prejudices may circulate around I support the idea of high-speed ropolitan areas it serves and will updated Housing Element, which is required by law and designates make congestion worse unless the areas where almost 2,000 of new housing units assigned to Palo it. The mismatch is too great to be trains, which work so well in more ignored in the 21st century. transit-enlightened countries. But it is grade-separated at all road Alto could be built between now and 2023. The current discussions crossings. focus on specific zoning incentives and possible additional loca- Let me add that I understand I don’t support dividing the Penin- the place that Jordan holds in the sula with a Berlin Wall equivalent Too late: By 2030, most ve- tions for new housing. hicles will be autonomous for A petition being circulated by members of Palo Alto Forward, hearts of those who revere him for (tracks in a trench or elevated). his pre-World War I activities in Meredith Phillips reasons of safety, efficiency, cost, the nascent organization that is spearheading the housing push, reliability and comfort. Trains, urges the council to pursue these ideas so that “Palo Alto can be the peace movement that opposed Old Adobe Road, Palo Alto war as a solution to problems even high-speed trains, are 19th- the community of opportunity it has historically been; a family- century technology; airplanes are friendly city that welcomed interesting thinkers and doers of all between nations. Sadly, it is no Too everything longer possible to gloss over his Editor, 20th century; the autonomous ve- ages and all incomes.” hicle is 21st century. We need a While commendable in its aspiration, we have traveled this road lifelong obsession with the pseu- My reasons for opposing the doscience of eugenics while hold- high-speed rail (HSR) system are, transportation for the future, not before and discovered that new housing does not accomplish these the past. aims. The small housing units that have been built in the last 20 ing up his pacifist beliefs. very briefly, too costly, too little, Jerry Underdal too late. Stan Hutchings years in Palo Alto have done nothing to make the city affordable to Rinconada Avenue, Palo Alto lower- and moderate-income individuals and families. Georgia Avenue, Palo Alto Too costly: If experience is any Palo Alto and its leaders need to bring a laser-focus to the chal- lenge of how to create significant numbers of new subsidized, low- A different future WHAT DO YOU THINK? income housing without their being an appendage to a market-rate Editor, project. Approving two or three housing units as part of a “mixed While riding the train between The Palo Alto Weekly encourages comments on our coverage use” commercial development is not a viable strategy for achieving Palo Alto and San Francisco this or on issues of local interest. more diversity. morning, I was disappointed by There is no easy fix to our housing problem. But let’s at least be a few points in your editorial Which policies for clear that the goal is not to just create more housing units, it is to (“Getting out of cars,” March 11). devise a way to make sure the units we do allow address the most I appreciate your coverage of Palo increasing housing critical need: affordability by non-highly paid workers whose pres- Alto’s efforts to address mobil- in Palo Alto, if any, ence enriches our community. ity, but I think you are mistaken In the meantime, one non-controversial step the city should take is in the belief that “we are not go- would you support? to heartily support Stanford’s current proposal to build new gradu- ing to build enough new hous- Submit letters to the editor of up to 300 words to [email protected]. ate student housing on Serra Street between El Camino and Campus ing to make even a small dent in Submit guest opinions of 1,000 words to [email protected]. Include your Drive. 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Guest Opinion Unmasking the truth: Beyond the stigma of mental illness by a Palo Alto high school student This year, my junior year, I decided of my life have told me that I am the hen I was first diagnosed with ‘It has taken me years to to take my feelings seriously and take last person they’d expect to have depres- depression and Generalized master the masking of my steps forward to improve my condition. sion, and I’m sure this is true for many W Anxiety Disorder, I was 12 At the beginning of this school year, others who struggle with mental illness years old. At first, I thought my epi- symptoms and at this point four years into my journey, my state as well. sodes of panic were simply a part of pu- I’m an expert in this craft. had only worsened. After meeting and I’ve told you my story, and mine alone. berty. Shortness of breath, blurry vision, performing tests with specialists, I once Not everyone’s struggle is the same as nausea and the overall feeling of over- ... I hope to encourage a again was diagnosed with severe depres- mine, and the point of this article is not whelming anxiety are just a few of the community where my peers sion and anxiety disorder. I have recent- to make it seem as if it is. The point I’m symptoms I experienced during regular feel open to unmasking ly begun treatment with antidepressants attempting to get across is that men- panic attacks. and have appointments with various doc- tal illness is not something to hush up Before long a more consistent feel- themselves.’ tors one to three times a week to check about. Depression is not something you ing set in: sadness. Every day, walk- in on my condition. I have come to terms choose; it is an illness, just like mono or ing through the halls of Jordan Middle ahead and wishing I could feel as con- with the fact that it will take time and anything else you can acquire without School, I felt like a pariah in my own tent as the kids around me appeared to patience to improve my state, but it’s deliberately trying to. environment. Over the whispers of per- be. better than giving up altogether. The fact As a community we don’t need to cel- verted jokes and discussions of grades There are few feelings worse than feel- that I can say that now is proof that my ebrate mental illness, but we don’t need and curriculum, I heard a voice in my ing misunderstood and fearing being treatment is making a difference. to be ashamed of it either. Today, one in head telling me I was different from my honest with those you trust and respect. Throughout my life, when I have four teens suffers from some form of a peers. I told myself the voice would si- Because of the stigma around mental ill- chosen to share the truth about my de- mental illness, so I’m clearly not alone. lence itself in time, and yet it only grew ness, I felt afraid to share this major part pression and anxiety with others, the To those of you fighting the same battle louder. of my life with even my closest friends, most common reaction I’ve received is, that I fight, I wish you the best of luck My first therapist recommended I start as I felt they’d judge me or isolate me out “Wow, you don’t seem like it.” It has on your journey to recovery. While we antidepressants, but being on antidepres- of fear of making my condition worse. I taken me years to master the masking aren’t in control of the spread of these sants at such a young age made my fam- still have this fear; in fact, many of my of my symptoms and at this point I’m an illnesses, we are in control of how we ily and me a little nervous out of fear closest friends are unaware of my mental expert in this craft. approach them. of my becoming reliant on them. So we health issues today. I am positive I am not the only one If we can create an environment in decided to try a new therapist before re- In my sophomore year the symptoms who has felt obligated to mask what which those around us feel open to shar- sorting to that treatment. persisted, and yet I stopped seeing a is going on behind closed doors, and ing their disorder, we’re one step closer I went away to boarding school my therapist and attempted to cure myself because of this I hope to encourage a to a fast recovery for those individuals freshman year, and once again I had with other distractions. I invested my community where my peers feel open to like me. I’ve learned that communica- told myself that the voice would calm time in friends more than ever, and al- unmasking themselves. After all, no one tion and the willingness to be honest itself and the sadness would go away though I was surrounded by people, no deserves to feel as if they need to hide with myself and others are key compo- in this new environment. But unfortu- words can begin to express the loneliness the truth about themselves. nents in my recovery, and so this article nately this was not the case. Although I I felt. Even in a roomful of people, I felt I’m an outgoing individual by na- is benefiting not only myself but hope- was surrounded by people in the dorms, sheltered and insecure. I constantly told ture and am programmed to cloak my fully the community as a whole. Q in classes and just about everywhere I myself that I was unwanted — unwanted emotions and pain with humor and dis- Editor’s note: The Palo Alto Weekly went, I’d never felt so alone. Most nights in this social situation, but even more tract others from the truth. Family and has chosen not to identify the writer to I cried myself to sleep, dreading the day importantly, unwanted on this earth. friends who are conscious of this part protect her privacy. Streetwise Do you think schools should be renamed if they’re associated with figures with problematic legacies? Asked at Town & Country Village in Palo Alto. Interviews and photos by Avi Salem. Andrea Levin Bill Fitch Victoria Behr Melissa Diaz Kent Mather Retired Semi-retired chemist Self-employed Student Architect Cork Harbour Circle, Redwood City Park Avenue, Palo Alto Barbara Drive, Palo Alto Barrydale Street, La Puente Emerson Street, Palo Alto “No. I think it’s fine to keep the “It’s a complicated thing. Wouldn’t “When I heard about Jordan (Middle “It’s hard because it’s something “I have mixed feelings about it. That tradition. It’s a recognition of we have to get rid of everybody, from School) being renamed, at first I historic, but I would think if it’s makes every name up for grabs. history.” Roman generals to British kings to was upset. But given the history, offensive I’d be in favor of seeing it Nothing’s safe. If (a name change) presidents? I’m torn.” it’s warranted. It’s wise to look into change.” is to be considered, it shouldn’t be backgrounds given that kids are considered lightly.” going there.” www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 19 Pushing for integration Established Chinese immigrants blaze trail for city, community to help new arrivals adapt to American life Veronica Weber by Sue Dremann Lilly Liu, a 10th-grader at Gunn High School, plays the guzheng (Chinese zither) during the Chinese New Year festival held at the Mitchell Park Community Center on Feb. 21. arena Li’s voice was high: As one minority population west, Chen became familiar with television and listens to the radio Community Survey. That popula- tinged with loneliness as grows, there’s a risk that people American culture quickly. With to improve his English. He con- tion has shifted dramatically since she recalled her experi- will group along ethnic lines, es- so few immigrants such as her- siders himself lucky to call the 1980, when whites represented 91 ence as a new immigrant sentially creating separate societ- self to associate with, there was Bay Area his second home. percent and Asians accounted for livingK in Palo Alto. Standing ies within the same community. no Chinese community to which “I chose a good place. There is 7 percent, according to Bay Area before the city’s Human Rela- Longtime immigrants’ efforts she could turn. nice weather and the community Census. tions Commission on Jan. 14, to forestall the divide have in- Schooling also provided a cru- is inclusive. More than 50 percent Cen came to Palo Alto as a she expressed what many of the cluded launching online Chinese- cial transition period, she said. come from different countries. graduate student at Stanford Uni- city’s newer Chinese immigrants language groups, parents’ clubs, But today’s Chinese immigrants Although I’m a foreigner, I don’t versity and has established herself apparently feel: alienated in her citizenship and language classes, are arriving for their children’s look at myself as a foreigner,” he professionally. But she remembers adopted country. and acculturation education so education, not their own. said. that connections with American- Not long after moving to Palo that new immigrants can un- “From the last (commission) He has volunteered at Jordan born residents were hard to make, Alto last summer, she hosted a derstand how the Palo Alto and meeting, both speakers came as Middle School, which his son at- no matter how outgoing she was. housewarming party and invited American systems work. business owners who were work- tends, but he wants to be more ac- Language was her biggest bar- her neighbors. But that friendly The Human Relations Com- ing in China. They bring in work tive, he said. rier, Cen said, followed by cul- overture only got her so far, due mission has started a series, “An skills without a transition period,” “We have no relatives and old ture. She became friends with the in part to cultural differences and Immigrant Experience in Palo Chen said. friends here. I want to be involved mothers of her son’s friends, but a lack of common history. Alto,” through which immigrants in Palo Alto community life, but she didn’t start making inroads “I don’t know what to talk about are telling their stories to the i moved to Palo Alto from I don’t know what the channels with Americans until she met a with them. We don’t share the commissioners. The commission Hong Kong to escape air (are). third-generation Japanese-Amer- same topics of common interest. plans to recommend to the City pollution. Her children were “I think we can contribute our ican woman through her son’s Many of my neighbors are more Council actions that Palo Alto can having health issues, and strengths,” he said, adding his school. That woman took Cen than 70 years old,” she told the take to help newcomers integrate Lshe sought a community “friendly hope that the city can host events under her wing and invited her commission. “I don’t know how more easily. to Asian people,” she said. to help immigrants become more to gatherings with her American to start — how to make friends Commissioner Theresa Chen is A business woman and inves- integrated. friends. Cen also remarried 10 with local people — let alone to spearheading the speaker series. tor in China, Li is unfamiliar with Li and Cai said they know re- years ago and through her U.S.- understand the culture and the She said the need to acculturate is Silicon Valley companies, but she cent immigrants who talk with born husband made more Ameri- habits. It’s really hard.” more acute today than when she would like to start a firm and in- each other about Chinese culture, can friends, she said. Li said she volunteers at her arrived 50 years ago. People are vest here. She doesn’t have any events and news. Cai said he is Cen’s Lowell Avenue neigh- children’s school and has been coming at an older age than did connections, however, and said acquainted with several business- bor, Amy Yang, also came to involved in earthquake-prepared- previous generations, such as hers. she doesn’t know where to find men who haven’t found work here, the U.S. as a Stanford graduate ness activities, but deeper friend- As a college student in the Mid- out about companies. Many new so they gather on the golf course student. She said that, even two ships with Americans have re- immigrants were well-established and stay within their own social decades later, language remains mained elusive. in China and invested there as circles. her biggest challenge to making “You don’t just want to live venture capitalists. It would help Established immigrants view friendships with American-born here. You need to be connected if the city offered a seminar on the trend of isolation with alarm. residents, followed by the cultural socially, emotionally,” she said. local culture and business invest- Without integration of the new disconnect of having grown up Spurred by reports of these ment, she said. immigrants, Palo Alto is likely to with different music, movies and kinds of experiences, Palo Alto’s Qi Ping Cai, who also spoke separate into two societies, with books, she said. Human Relations Commission to the commission in January, one that is largely Chinese, they Both Cen and Yang have been members and long-established has had similar experiences. A said. working to integrate newcom- immigrants are seeking to make futures trader from Shanghai, he “We don’t want to see people ers in the hopes of making their Palo Alto a more welcoming can work anywhere there is the separated,” said Debra Cen, a transition easier and stemming place. It’s not just a nice thing Internet. But he chose Palo Alto 2 longtime resident who emigrated the kind of cultural shift that has to do: People of Asian heritage, 1/2 years ago to further his son’s from China 15 years ago. “We ap- taken place in Cupertino. They whether U.S. or foreign born, are Magali Gauthier education, escape the pollution, preciate a lot of good American decided to reach out to Chinese Palo Alto’s second-most popu- and challenge himself. culture, and we’d like to have the immigrants after Yang became lous group of residents. Asians “I think the earth is becoming good culture to stay.” the de facto counselor for many now make up 29.6 percent of the a village. The next generation She said she fears that non- people who sought advice on the city’s population, with 15.2 per- should be world citizens first, and Asians could start moving out perplexing customs, laws and cent being Chinese or of Chinese Palo Alto Chinese immigrants the American education is the of the city, as happened in Cu- school environment of Palo Alto. descent, according to the U.S. use the WeChat app to most advanced in the world, so I pertino. There, 65 percent of the In 2013, the pair started the Palo Census Bureau 2014 American socialize and get answers to want that my son has a better edu- population is Asian, with Chinese Alto Chinese Parents Club. The Community Survey. their questions about city life, cation,” he said. immigrants making up nearly 28 club initially worked to bring to- The stakes, say commission- American culture and local Cai reads English-language percent, according to the 2014 gether the various clusters of im- ers and concerned residents, are resources. newspapers, watches American U.S. Census Bureau American migrants who were staying within Page 20 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Cover Story their own social circles, based they did not know about various largely on where they hailed from municipal requirements, such as in China. obtaining a building permit for Cen and Yang are hoping to a house remodel. One person, a build more shared experiences college professor, told Yang that throughout the Palo Alto com- she only learned about her gaffe munity to bridge cultural gaps. when a neighbor knocked on her The Palo Alto Chinese Parents door to inform her she was break- Club co-sponsored a Chinese ing the law. New Year celebration on Feb. 21 These acts are “not intended to at Mitchell Park Community Cen- offend people. It’s because they ter, which extended the festivities are not aware that they are offend- to non-Asians. More than 1,000 ing,” Cen said. people attended, they said. New immigrants may also not For Cen, it was the first small understand their rights, including step in what she believes is the in relation to law enforcement, at most significant way to assimilate schools, and when dealing with people: “We ask every American neighbors. (American-born person) to make At the January Human Rela- one immigrant friend and every tions Commission meeting, Cai immigrant to make one American said his son’s bicycle has been sto- friend and bring the new friend len three times since they moved into his or her social circle. If to Palo Alto. everyone in our community does “This was a surprise. I don’t Weber Veronica it, our community will be totally know whether to report it to the integrated in no time,” she said. police department,” he said. Immigrant parents often don’t en and others are fully understand the American way of Attendees of the Chinese New Year Celebration at the Mitchell Park Community Center on Feb. 21 play aware of the unintended teaching, either, Cen said. In Chi- a game of Chinese chess. friction that arises when na, students learn by rote, which immigrants’ and long- is very different from California’s The parent classes also address residents questions and receive own ethnic groups, Cen said. Ctime residents’ habits clash. pedagogical approach, which en- mental health. answers to their concerns. “Over 50 percent, we know it New immigrants need a lot of courages individuality and cre- “We introduced parent educa- The initial group grew to 300 starts to change the (overall) cul- guidance, Cen said. They don’t ativity, she said. tion in Mandarin to help get ahead members, then spun out additional ture,” she said. understand how their behaviors Parents also don’t know how to of the curve — to help parents to groups with a maximum of 500 In Irvine, California, an esti- might be perceived. One of Cen’s participate in their child’s school. identify mental illness before it members each. In all, 13 Palo Alto mated 36.7 percent of the city’s relatives, who is also an immi- “In China, schools don’t want becomes more severe,” Lew said. schools, from elementary to high 185,000 residents are Asian. grant, observed a typical behavior parents involved. It’s a totally dif- The Palo Alto Chinese Parents school, have groups. Among non-Asian residents, dis- by a new immigrant that might be ferent system,” Cen said. Club has also taken up the man- A neighborhood-based WeChat cussion on the community web- perceived as rude in America. As Michele Lew, a native Palo tle. The group offers a handful of was started by resident Jack Sun. site TalkIrvine.com as far back people waited in line at Costco, Alto resident who is president and annual activities such as parent as January 2012 revolved around the new immigrant kept jumping CEO of the San Jose nonprofit education, a forum for students to ut even as groups such whether Irvine was becoming from line to line. Asian Americans for Community share their experiences, cultural as Palo Alto Chinese “too Asian.” “In China, that is acceptable, Involvement, agreed. The social- education, socials, mental health Parents Club galvanize Some Irvine residents blamed but here people think you are be- services organization started par- and suicide-prevention discus- the new and old immi- the schism on the failure of new ing sneaky,” Cen said her relative ent-education classes in Palo Alto sions and an emergency prepara- grantB communities, its founders immigrants to assimilate. told the woman. last year to help immigrant fami- tion fair. are looking at other cities for les- “I see many Irvine immigrants Older Chinese people who push lies understand the school system. More significantly, the Parents’ sons on what to watch out for. wanting to forget they are outside and talk loudly at the La Comida “We see lots of opportunities to Club created a WeChat group — a Cen said that in U.S. cities of their homelands and not try- senior lunch program in Palo Alto help educate parents and Palo Alto mobile text- and voice-messaging where Asian populations have ing to follow the norms of the would not understand that Amer- Unified School District to make service that is popular in China taken root and grown, a criti- new culture they are in,” a resi- icans think they are being rude, schools more welcoming. Many — to bring Palo Alto Chinese par- cal threshold appears to be at dent wrote. “This doesn’t mean she added. parents are afraid to talk to the ents together. The online network about 20 percent. If the minority that one should completely forget And then there are local laws. principal and teacher, something has become the Chinese commu- population exceeds 20 percent, who they are, but things like say- Yang knows four new immigrant that we know happens in Palo Alto nity’s lifeblood, where new immi- and there is no push to integrate, ing hello to a neighbor, throwing families who had issues because all of the time,” she said. grants can ask longtime Chinese people begin to separate into their trash in a trash can, caring about communal areas, respecting lines and a general sense of courtesy can be absorbed.” Another non-Asian resident opined about new immigrants not extending their relationships be- yond cursory pleasantries. “You can feel like an outsider living in a foreign land because you ARE an outsider,” the resi- dent wrote. Cen, Yang and others say that without a helping hand from the city and the community to wel- come and integrate the newcom- ers, recent immigrants retreat into their own, comfortable cultural surroundings. Li, who communicates eas- ily in English, said it’s true espe- cially for those whose English is limited. “(They) just shut the door from the outside and live in the Chinese Veronica Weber Veronica community. And they eat Chinese food, and they don’t read any newspaper or magazines of the local news,” she said. “They just care about their own thing. They Amy Yang, a co-founder of the Palo Alto Chinese Parents’ Club, Debra Cen, an organizer of the Feb. 21 Chinese New Year have no way out, I think. They are prepares to hand out raffle prizes at the Chinese New Year Celebration, an event for the whole Palo Alto community, watches ... struggling.” Celebration at the Mitchell Park Community Center on Feb. 21. performances at the Mitchell Park Community Center. (continued on next page) www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 21 Cover Story Breaking barriers for 50 years Venerable Stanford Area Chinese Club legacy continues through Hua Kuang Chinese Reading Room ven as new groups of im- attached to the deeds of some migrants are working to homes that prevented the sale of help recent arrivals ac- that home to anyone of Chinese culturate to life in Amer- descent. ica,E a local 50-year-old Chinese Although Chin was born in the residents’ organization is bowing U.S., he said that he and many out. others born before 1970 lived in The Stanford Area Chinese the shadow of the Chinese Ex- Club was founded in 1965 with clusion Act of 1882 — one of the a goal of bringing education most restrictive immigration laws about Chinese culture to Palo in American history. It banned Alto. The club sponsored the Chinese laborers from legally im- Palo Alto Chinese Language migrating and was not repealed School, which taught Cantonese until 1943, when it was replaced in Palo Alto Unified School Dis- by the Magnuson Act. That act trict classrooms and grew from allowed some Chinese immi- a dozen students to more than grants to be naturalized — the 1,000 throughout the Peninsula, first time since the Naturalization members said. Act of 1790 that any Asians could Weber Veronica Stanford Area Chinese Club become naturalized citizens. was the first Asian-American But Magnuson was less than club for both men and women in magnanimous. Chin remembered Palo Alto, and it inspired other the difficulty he had bringing his organizations, such as the non- wife, a resident of Canada, into Members of the Stanford Area Chinese Club pose for a photo beside a new bench that was installed profit Asian Americans for Com- the U.S. because of the restric- at Mitchell Park in commemoration of the club’s 50-year history. munity Involvement (AACI), tions. It limited Chinese immi- to help meet the younger genera- Supreme Court ruled that if a law Past President Jeanie Fong which offers social, health and gration to an annual quota of 105 tion’s social, cultural and recre- that is race-neutral on its face is started citizenship classes which, housing services and advocacy new-entry visas — fewer than ational needs and a Far East Stud- administered in a prejudicial along with English language ses- throughout Santa Clara County. any other ethnic group — and it ies program, which sent youth for manner, that is an infringement sions, are under Tsai’s tutelage “We have been influential in prevented property ownership by two weeks of study in Taiwan. of the Equal Protection Clause today. The classes have helped educating the community at large ethnic Chinese. The organization also published in the Fourteenth Amendment, many students pass their oral citi- and instilling a multicultural con- Until the Magnuson Act was a book for its 20th anniversary, Yu noted. zenship exams, Tsai said. sciousness long before that term repealed in 1965, many states “Profiles in Excellence: Penin- One contribution of the Stan- Language classes are especial- came into being,” longtime mem- had full or partial restrictions on sula Chinese Americans,” which ford Area Chinese Club lives on ly helpful for seniors who have ber Al Chin said recently. property ownership by Chinese is still in print. through the Hua Kuang Chinese come to the U.S. to help raise But now, the group members Americans, such as the covenants Connie Young Yu, a fifth-gen- Reading Room at Cubberley grandchildren but who have little are old, and they are passing the in north Palo Alto. eration Chinese American who Community Center. Founded in social interaction with Ameri- torch to the younger generation, Thus marginalized, and being attended school in Palo Alto and 1981, the reading room is a re- cans, said Mike Fong, a reading they said. just 1.1 percent of Palo Alto’s authored the book, said the youth pository for Chinese culture, his- room founder. The group made its last civic population at the time, according club enabled her to connect with tory and traditions and is open to “Many have been here for 20 contribution to the city on Feb. to the Association of Bay Area her Chinese roots. the public. Founders Ernest and years but don’t speak English. 25. Gathered near a wisteria ar- Governments, the Stanford Area “It was, for me personally, an Grace Hung donated thousands This kind of tutoring is really bor at Mitchell Park, nearly 20 Chinese Club was born. The or- exciting time and an opportunity of books from their private col- valuable,” he said. members dedicated a bench as ganization was a trailblazer in to be an activist. It was a time lection so that people could read The library also offers callig- their last act together. sponsoring annual Chinese cul- of such social upheaval,” she materials in Chinese, Hua Kuang raphy, flower arranging, knitting “A park bench is community; it tural fairs between 1970 and 1979 said of the Vietnam War and the President Kelly Tsai said. and Chinese painting classes. reflects community,” Chin said. that were co-sponsored by the 1960s and ‘70s. “It was the first Over time, it has grown in its Hua Kuang will take part in Cub- In many ways, club members Palo Alto Unified School District time when there was the con- functions: Hua Kuang serves as berley Community Day on Sat- faced a much more hostile Palo and were incorporated into its cept of Asian-American ethnic a research library with more than urday, March 19, hosting a dance Alto when they were young multicultural education program, studies.” 15,000 books, magazines and performance and table displays than current Chinese-heritage Chin said. The proceeds spon- The influence of Asians in newspapers and Chinese-lan- from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. residents, they said. They faced sored overseas-study programs, the U.S. has even extended to guage videotapes; a resource for More information about Hua discrimination in housing: In the cultural grants and scholarships interpretation of the U.S. Con- finding job listings; and a place to Kuang Chinese Reading Room 1960s, they could not buy a home for young people. stitution, she said. One federal meet new friends. It also houses is available at huakuang.yolasite. north of Oregon Expressway, The club also founded the Palo case, Yick Wo vs. Hopkins, set a a collection of books about Chi- com. Q Chin said. There were covenants Alto Area Chinese Youth Club precedent in 1886 when the U.S. nese culture in English. — Sue Dremann ally immigrants bring talent and Irvine Global Village Festival “The city really needs to face “Chinese people are very Integration wealth. How we are going to take Celebration, which offers interna- the change. Even au pairs get peace-loving people. They may be (continued from previous page) advantage of it is a question,” she tional cuisine and entertainment, three-day cultural training about a little tribal, but they have always said. “It keeps me awake at night.” cultural exhibits, and activities for American culture,” she said. been ruled by an authoritarian Chen, of the Human Relations Despite the chatter on Irvine’s children. It also offers a compre- Cen said that she hopes Ameri- system. They have never experi- Commission, agreed. social forum, Yang, who used to hensive newcomer’s guide, a task cans can come to see new immi- enced working as a community. “With the increased population live in Irvine, said that Palo Alto that Palo Alto city staff have on its grants as resources who simply “One of the best traditions of of immigrants, it is important to can take a page from the southern to-do list but which has not been need help in understanding Amer- America is community,” she said. Q break the barrier between native California city. produced, according to Palo Alto ican ideals and practices. Staff Writer Sue Dremann and new immigrants and to help Irvine established a Multicul- Human Services Manager Minka “These are successful people. can be emailed at sdremann@ this community to grow and col- tural and International Affairs of- van der Zwaag. Look at them as an export of paweekly.com. laborate,” she said. fice, which includes its sister city Yang said that new immigrants American ideology. They are a “If they can’t integrate, it will program, an international visitors would benefit from workshops highway to influence Chinese so- affect the overall growth of soci- program and a local multicultural on American culture and cus- ciety,” she said. ety and the collaboration of soci- affairs office. The office devel- toms. The Palo Alto Chinese She also hopes that longtime About the cover: The ety, starting from your spirit and oped an introductory video on Parents Club is planning to cre- Americans can see themselves as Palo Alto Chinese Parents your mind.” the City of Irvine, which is avail- ate a video to help new immi- helpers to new immigrants, able Club hosted a Chinese And that affects other areas, able in five languages — English, grants understand the cultural to tell them in a kind way why New Year Celebration from personal mental and physi- Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and and regulatory dos and don’ts, something they are doing isn’t in hopes that Palo Alto cal health to a city’s economic Spanish — and it has links to and the group has asked the city acceptable. residents of all ethnicities growth, she said. senior-service organizations for for funding. Palo Alto could also “Be friendly, instead of saying would attend and become “When there is less collabora- Chinese and other cultural groups. put up a web page about Ameri- ‘Why do these people come here better acquainted. Photo by tion there is less prosperity. Usu- The city also hosts the annual can culture, she said. and ruin this place?’ Veronica Weber. Page 22 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Arts & Entertainment A weekly guide to music, theater, art, culture, books and more, edited by Karla Kane Vellamo brings sweet nordic sounds to Menlo Park by Karla Kane Sami Koski-Vähälä Guitarist Joni Tiala (left) and singer Pia Leinonen perform original pop music and traditional folk songs in Finnish, English and Swedish. “The reason we chose the name was made up of both original composi- guages is easy for Leinonen, only that it comes from our folklore, sounds tions and traditionals and have drawn becoming tricky when addressing an phonetically beautiful and is a badass comparisons to bands such as Britain’s audience of both Swedish and English n Finnish mythology, goddess, which we consider pretty Fairport Convention. speakers. cool,” lead singer Pia Leinonen said. Leinonen is responsible for most of “Then I sometimes mix the languag- Vellamo is the siren-like She grew up in arctic Lapland (Fin- Vellamo’s songwriting, while Tiala es and speak Swedish to the English goddess of the sea — land’s northernmost region), which she helps with arrangements. speakers and vice versa,” she said. described as a land of extremes, with “Writing the lyrics is my task,” Lei- “With Finnish there is no risk for that. controlling storms and constant sunlight in summer and three nonen said. “I have a piece of melody As a language it is so different from months of darkness in winter. in my mind, sometimes with a couple anything else, really.” waves, wearing a dress made The land of the midnight sun, north- of words, and that is where I start build- One of her English songs, “Letters to ern lights and Santa Claus, is “very ing the song.” Sweet Zoey Li,” from Vellamo’s most of foam, and caring for magical beautiful, but at the same time ruthless “I know what chords would go along recent record, describes a sad tale in- and harsh. It gives you perspective and with the melody I have in mind. I can spired by the ruins of a Chinese mine- cows in underwater fields. a unique starting point for sure,” she either find them myself, if they are worker settlement she visited in New said. “There is a special relationship I within my limited selection of chords Zealand. Vellamo is also the name of the have with ‘the north’ but it feels good I know how to play with the guitar, or “The story behind that place was to know that when I go back it is only if they are not I’ll just ask Joni to try heartbreaking and did not leave me Finnish folk-pop duo performing for a visit. Permanently, I think the ex- out different chords until I hear the one alone so I decided I’d have to write a tremes would be too exhausting to me.” I want.” song about it,” she said. The song be- a free show at the Menlo Park She and guitarist Joni Tiala are now Leinonen is able to sing in Finnish, gins quietly but builds in intensity, with based in Tiala’s hometown, Kokkola, English and Swedish. Finnish, natural- ethereal vocals contrasting with roar- Library on March 20. And what it on Finland’s western coast. The two ly, comes first. “Because of the vowel/ ing guitar, giving the track a haunting, met at a bar in 2008 and formed a consonant ratio and pronunciation, it epic vibe. may lack in supernatural ocean partnership that’s proven fruitful both is a fun language to sing in,” she said “Colours of the Meadow,” also from cattle, the modern-day Vellamo musically and personally. of her native tongue. When writing in the newest album, is catchy bubblegum “One thing led to another and we fell her second fluent language, English, pop, with funky guitar and bass. Oth- makes up for in enchanting in love with each other. We played mu- her lyrics tend to be more simple and ers, such as “Hey Little Bird,” are pure sic together from the very beginning,” descriptive, sung with a slight accent. folk in style, with intricate acoustic melodies, winsome vocals and said Tiala. With help from some fellow Leinonen learned to speak Swedish strumming and a timeless quality. folk-musician friends in Vermont, Vel- while at theater school. When choosing traditional folk a mix of original and traditional lamo’s self-titled debut was released in “I love the Swedish language for its songs, she looks first to the lyrics. 2013, followed by “Trad” in 2014 and beautiful, soft, almost bouncy feel — “If they feel like words I could sing, songs, sung in three languages. ´.RVNHQN\OΈµLQ´7UDGµLVDFRO- things that I don’t associate with Finn- lection of Finnish and Swedish folk ish,” she said. songs, while the other two albums are Switching between the three lan- (continued on next page) www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 23 Arts & Entertainment Today’s news, + 32 YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG + sports A place where horses and humans can come together & hot picks WROHDUQDQGEHQHˋWIURPHDFKRWKHU 2016 Horsemanship Summer Camps Fresh news Summer Camp Dates: 2 week camps from June 13 through August 26 delivered See Website for Dates Diverse Lesson Program daily 7 Days a Week • Evenings, Holidays Safe and Kind Lesson Horses Sign up today at 725 Portola Rd., Portola Valley (650) 851-1114 • www.springdown.com PaloAltoOnline.com Sami Koski-VähäläSami Vellamo, currently on an acoustic tour of the U.S., will perform at the Menlo Park Library on March 20. (continued from previous page) ly independent, without a record la- bel or booking agent to assist them. then we’ll try playing it,” she said. “It feels really good to have all “Mannakorven mailla,” for ex- the freedom, but it’s also hard ample, from their second record, is work. It’s very DIY. Basically an old moonshining song (yes, she it’s just tons of emails and sitting said, Finland also had a Prohibition at a computer endless amount of era). hours,” he said. “It’s getting a little “In live situations we always play bit easier every year, slowly making a rowdy, fun, uptempo, shout-along more and more contacts.” version of it but for the album we For tours across the U.S., they recorded more of a smoky and rent a campervan and drive them- mysterious version,” she said. selves, sleeping in the van and Back home, they sometimes staying at friends’ houses when play with a bassist and drummer, possible. Tiala said he enjoys see- with Tiala on electric guitar, but ing the changing landscapes on on their tours of Europe, the U.S. their travels. and New Zealand they often play “No matter where we go, people as an acoustic duo. In Finland, they are very friendly and willing to also perform a puppet show for tod- help,” he said. dlers, drawing on Leinonen’s the- With its distinctive blend of folk, ater training. rock and pop influences — not to “She acts with these big hand mention the multilingual reper- puppets and I play music on a gui- toire — Vellamo’s sound stands out tar throughout the whole 30-min- from the mainstream, and that suits ute show. It is so much fun,” Tiala the indie-music lovebirds just fine. said. He’s a member of the progres- According to Tiala, “There is a sive rock band Moonwagon, too, pop music scene in Finland, but and, although he said guitar is his our kind of music doesn’t really fit first love, the self-taught Tiala also into that category so we are kind of plays keyboard, mandolin, bouzou- outsiders, which I actually like!” Q ki, dulcimer and ukulele, to name a Interim Arts & Entertainment few other instruments. Editor Karla Kane can be reached Menlo Park is the final stop on at [email protected] their current U.S. tour, which has included many concerts in public What: Vellamo libraries. When: Sunday, March 20, at noon “We love library shows. Those Where: Menlo Park Library, 800 are listening-room types of shows Alma St., Menlo Park and that is where our music really Cost: Free works at its best,” rather than in Info: Go to menlopark.org/389/ noisy bars or clubs, Tiala said. Library and vellamo.bandcamp. The group is currently complete- com. Drop Them Off At The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station W NDER Hours HHW Station Location what to do with spent batteries? • Every Saturday Regional Water Quality Control Plant 9am – 11am 2501 Embarcadero Way • First Friday of the month Palo Alto, CA 94303 3pm – 5pm For more information, visit Limitations www.cityofpaloalto.org/hazwaste [email protected] • 15 gallons or 125 pounds of (650) 496-5910 HHW per visit. • Must be a Palo Alto Resident (driver’s license or vehicle registration) • Residents in single-family homes can place batteries in a sealed, clear bag on top of their blue recycling cart. Page 24 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Arts & Entertainment REVIEW THEATER Big acting, small fish ‘tokyo fish story’ serves sushi at the Stern by Jeanie K. Smith okyo fish story,” Kimber techniques he has learned to try Lee’s new play (mounted and revive the restaurant, but Koji ‘tat the Lucie Stern Theatre refuses to consider it. by TheatreWorks) brings us sushi Underling chef Nobu (Linden on stage — and a small slice of Tailor) praises Takashi’s tal- urban life in modern Tokyo. It’s a ent and wants him to succeed, if familiar tale of clashing genera- only so he can keep his tenuous tions, the need for changing with position. Hip-hop and Star Wars- the times, and ambition, which loving Nobu also has to deal with doesn’t say much that’s new on the disastrous raw recruit Yuji, those subjects but does unfold hired as the least offensive of a with a sweet, engaging mystery. string of applicants (all played Superb acting and production by Arthur Keng). Exception: A values provide depth that makes young woman, Ama (Nicole Ja- up for what the play lacks, and vier), wants the job but is told by if you love Francis Jue’s acting, Takashi that women don’t belong you’ll want to see him light up the at the sushi bar. stage again. We see Koji dealing with the Takashi (James Seol), nearing local fish monger (also Arthur 40, works as assistant sushi chef Keng), suggesting that even the Kevin Berne Kevin to master chef Koji (Francis Jue), fish aren’t like they used to be, Protégé Takashi (James Seol) works under sushi master Koji (Francis Jue) at a longstanding Tokyo restaurant. in the tiny restaurant that Koji and lamenting the apparent take- made famous years ago with his over of the world by the very reputation for superb sushi. But young. There are also increasing The resolution of all these vari- to the illusions we carry in our order to move forward. Koji’s restaurant is declining in hints that Koji’s mind is slipping ous plot threads is fairly predict- heads, the fish stories we tell our- Jue, a local favorite who has popularity, competing with fast- ever more into dreams of the past. able and not writ large, but in the selves that prevent us from seeing gone on from his early days with food joints and the new chain He “sees” a woman repeatedly skillful work of excellent actors, the truth. Koji must abandon his TheatreWorks to star on film, TV, Boku Wa Sushi (“I Am Sushi”) and begins acting erratically, ul- it’s enjoyable to watch. To call illusion of a still-prosperous res- and national stages, brings touch- across the street catering to new- timately requiring rescue by none something a “fish story” is to la- taurant in order to see what he ing depth to Koji in an utterly be- er palates and playing American other than Ama. And could it be bel it sheer fabrication, an exag- needs to do for Takashi and the lievable performance. He’s part- pop music. Takashi would love that Takashi is more than just his geration beyond belief. In the case future; and in a sense each char- to introduce new menu items and assistant? of Lee’s play, it may refer more acter has to let go of illusions in (continued on page 27) Presents FROM THE SYRIAN REFUGEE CRISIS TO THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT: PHOTOJOURNALISM AND ADVOCACY Join us for a great evening of photography! ED KASHI Multimedia photographer of the year 2015 Moderator: Geri Migielicz Lorry I. Lokey Visiting Professor – Stanford University March 25, 2016 – 7:30pm Mitchell Park Community Center, Palo Alto Info & tickets www.paloaltophotoforum.org www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 25 Page 26 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Arts & Entertainment ‘tokyo fish story’ (continued from page 25) nered well with Seol as Takashi, who rises above the stereotype of obedient son and yet embodies a reverence for excellence that is palpable. Tailor provides fun and wel- come comic relief as Nobu. His character has to contain under- standing of both the contempo- rary world and the past, and Tailor shows this with ease. Keng must wear a dozen different costumes and manages to become vastly different characters in each one. It’s delightful to see him morph so quickly and with aplomb. Javier manages to give Ama more dimensionality than is on the page, making her more of an equal in Takashi’s realm. Her dreamy appearances as The Woman are haunting and timeless. The inventive set by Wilson Chin includes floating elements that contrast nicely with the so- lidity of the sushi bar, but even that floats in and out. Authentic costumes by Alina Bokovikova and gorgeous lighting by Dawn Chiang are complemented by Jeff Mockus’ sound design that marries old with new. Kirsten Brandt’s direction keeps the ac- tion as lively as possible, given the relatively static nature of some of the scenes. It’s not such a big fish story, but it’s brought to life with great veracity and an obvious love for the material — and, did I mention Francis Jue? Q Freelance Writer Jeanie K. Smith can be reached at [email protected]. What: “tokyo fish story,” by Kimber Lee, presented by TheatreWorks Where: Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto When: Through April 3, with 7 p.m. shows Wednesday; 8 p.m. shows Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays; and 7 p.m. shows Sundays Cost: $19 to $74 Info: Go to theatreworks.org or call 650-463-1960. Looking for something to do? Check out the Weekly’s Community Calendar for the Midpeninsula. *OTUBOUMZmOEPVUXIBU events are going on in your city! Go to www.PaloAltoOnline .com/calendar www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 27 Arts & Entertainment co-sponsored by the City of Palo Alto WorthaLook Saturday, April 2 • 8:30am - 3:00pm Mitchell Park Community Center • $40 before 3/22 • Keynote by life transitions expert Bart Astor: “Those Were The Days, My Friend!” • Your choice of 9 workshops on Reimagining Your Possibilities Loving Where You Live Financing Your Dreams 650.289.5435 avenidas.org Judy Kramer Judy Eco-art ‘A Bee’s Eye View’ What’s the buzz? Nature photographer Judy Kramer and Environmental Volunteers present “A Bee’s THERE’THERE’S AALWAYLWLWAWAYAYS SOMETHINMETHINTHING Eye View: Flowers and Pollinators of the Mid-Peninsula,” a visual examination of Bay Area flowers, pollinators, and pollinator predators, through May 29. An opening reception with hors d’oeuvres and GOODGOOD CCOOKINGOOKING AT TTHEHE beverages will be held Saturday, March 19, 1-3 p.m. at The EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road, HISTORICHISTORIC MMACARTHURACARTHUR PARKPARRKK INI N Palo Alto. Go to evols.org/judykramer. DOWNTOWNDOWNTOWN PALOPALO AALTOLTLTO animals in a pastoral English setting. The show, part Concert of PYT’s “Stories on Stage” series, will be performed Zakir Hussain & Masters of Friday, March 18, at 9:30 and 11 a.m. and Saturday, Percussion March 19, at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Mountain Indian tabla player and composer Zakir Hussain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro leads an ensemble featuring masters of Indian St. Tickets are $8. Go to pytnet.org/boxoffice/ percussion at a performance on Friday, March the-wind-in-the-willows/#tickets. 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St, Stanford. Tickets are $30-$95. Before the Exhibit show at 6:30 p.m., Loren Schoenberg, director ‘Fighting the Bite’ of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, will What’s the buzz, again? An exhibit chronicling the discuss connections between jazz and Indian fight to free the Peninsula of mosquitoes, including classical music. Go to events.stanford.edu/ a photo display commemorating the centennial events/528/52831/. of the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District, is currently on display at The San Cultural fête Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway French Fair St. in Redwood City, through April 10, from 10 a.m. Attention, mesdames et messieurs: French culture, to 4 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults; $4 for seniors fashion and food will be feted March 18 and 19 and students; free for children 5 and under. Go to at the 11th annual French Fair. Friday will feature historysmc.org. cooking and dance classes for children in the SUNDAY, MARCH 27th afternoon ($15 each) and a “Parisian Bistro, Comedy Community celebration & Music Event” 7-10:30 p.m. ($50). Saturday’s fair is Cubberley Day Easter Brunch Buffet free to attend, and will feature around 40 vendors, a Cubberley Community Center will host a variety of raffle, a food court and more. All events take place 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. activities on Saturday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 at Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Adults $51.50, Children 6–12 $27, Under 5 FREE p.m., including volunteer tree planting and mulch Road, Palo Alto. Go to frenchfair.org/. spreading with Canopy and Kiwanis.; performances Carving Station includes: Leg of Lamb, Youth theater by Cubberley tenants; and activities for kids starting Prime Rib, Grilled Salmon, Seafood Sta- at 11 a.m. Food from local businesses will be available and Greenmeadow Community Association tion, Sweet Endings, House Specialties ‘The Wind in the Willows’ will be hosting a bake sale, with proceeds going to including: BBQ Ribs and Chicken Mole, Rat and that wild, automobile-driving Mr. Toad take the stage in Peninsula Youth Theatre’s Canopy. The event is at 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s “The Wind in the Alto. Go to cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/events/ 27 University Ave., Willows,” the classic tale of anthropomorphized cubberley_day.asp. Downtown Palo Alto www.macpark.com 650.321.9990 Above: Judy Kramer’s up-close photographs of Bay Area flowers, pollinators and pollinator predators are currently on display at Palo Alto’s EcoCenter. Page 28 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Eating Out La Bohème’s ris de veau, or sweetbreads, is lush, smooth, tender and enhanced with a brandy mushroom sauce. Joie de vivre La Bohème brings a sophisticated French touch to Cal Ave by Dale F. Bentson | photos by Veronica Weber urrah, another French La Bohème occupies the space bacon was diced, chewy and restaurant. It’s about that housed the defunct high- lacked flavor. Probably health- Htime. end hot-dog eatery Chez Franc. ier, but the amount of lardons Not that they ever went away; The decor could be almost on a salade Lyonnaise doesn’t they just dwindled in number anywhere in France, with amount to much anyway. The over the past three decades. framed posters and oversized salad wasn’t bad, just not what The downturn roughly coin- mirrors, crisp linens and wood I had hoped. cided with the popularity of chairs, a tidy bar area and Scallops St. Jacques ($24) California cuisine, a hybrid of Metro sign painted on subway was a rich composition of per- West Coast ingredients coupled tiles. Partner and chef Phillipe fectly cooked scallops with a with French technique. Unless Leroy’s fare isn’t fussy; it’s just mushroom, brandy and cream a dedicated French chef was in good, thoughtfully prepared sauce over a generous scoop of residence, menus became an and carefully plated. whipped potatoes. The aromas eclectic fusion. Moules frites ($16) is a were subtle but heavenly, the Not that our culinary land- great way to start any dinner. flavors out of this world. This scape has suffered; on the con- Though this was actually a din- was real French cooking, with an trary, the dining options have ner portion, I eschewed the ac- artistry and refinement of taste. never been better. Maybe the companying fries and focused The equally rich duck leg increase in French restaurants on the black bivalves. These confit ($23) was plated with is filling a void, or because mussels had muscles. Not that brandy apple sauce, a piping people are increasingly eating they were tough, just big bruis- of mashed potatoes and rib- out. In 2015, for the first time, ers that filled the mouth. The bons of vegetables. Confit de Americans spent more on din- white wine garlic sauce they canard is duck (usually the leg ing out than in grocery stores. were steamed in was light and and thigh) that is cooked and I hope it is due to a desire to tasty and well worth spooning then preserved in its own fat. experience one of the world’s or sopping up with a baguette. This duck was meltingly ten- great cuisines. Whether it is I was slightly disappointed der, the skin still crisp, the fla- rustic or elegant, bistro or haute in the salade Lyonnaise ($13). vors dreamy. cuisine, French fare is superb. Traditionally, the salad has The ris de veau ($24), or Take La Bohème, which de- crisp lardons, and sometimes sweetbreads, was lush, smooth, buted in November on Cali- croutons, over bitter frisee tender and enhanced with fornia Avenue in Palo Alto, lettuce, tossed in a warm vin- a brandy mushroom sauce. joining nearby Pastis French aigrette and topped with a Sweetbreads, as you probably Bistro (the same owner is also poached egg. The La Bohème know, is organ meat from the behind La Bohème) in offering version included sliced po- thymus gland and pancreas. For dessert, don’t miss the Grand Marnier souffle at La Bohème. diners a choice of bistro food tatoes and substituted turkey or a finer dining experience. bacon for lardons. The turkey (continued on next page) www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 29 Eating Out HEALTHY COCKTAILS … Yep, that’s what Palo Alto restaurateur Charlie Ayers has in mind when he launches his newest creation at Calafia Cafe, the 7-year-old restaurant in Town & Country Village known for its ShopTalkby Daryl Savage eclectic menu and healthy, organic items. Ayers was able to acquire a full liquor license from nearby CELEBRATING SPRING, offerings, tonight’s buffet has its Scott’s Seafood after it closed its SWEDISH STYLE … For those who first seating at 4:30 p.m., its second doors one year ago. “We serve wine are in the mood for meatballs, or at 6:30 p.m. “Food is a staple for and beer right now, but once our may have a hankering for herring, celebrating with family and friends. liquor application goes through, we or a hunger for ham, March 18 is In Sweden, Paskbord is a food will be able to add cocktails,” said your night. A little taste of Sweden tradition that brings people together Ayers, who wants to create drinks has come to IKEA in the form of to celebrate spring and the Easter that have a wellness factor. “That its annual Easter Smorgasboard, holiday. We look forward to sharing way, you can get your antioxidants known as “Paskbord” in Swedish. this tradition and our Swedish with your booze,” he said. Ayers, The restaurant at IKEA in East Palo heritage with our customers,” said who has attained some fame within Alto transforms into an all-you-can- Patricia Meumann, IKEA Food the culinary industry for such stints eat buffet March 18, as the store Manager. as cooking for the Grateful Dead celebrates the dawn of spring. And if The membership price (and and as the former executive chef at history repeats itself, the buffet lines becoming an IKEA member is Google, plans to add fresh herbs will be close to capacity, according free) for the buffet is $12.99 for and fresh juices to Calafia’s cocktails to restaurant manager Elizabeth adults and $2.99 for kids. The and promises, “I’ll never use Johnson, who is expecting a full nonmember ticket price is $16.99 something out of a can or out of a house. “Our last two buffets were for adults, $4.99 kids. Tickets can box.” Watch for the “Screwy Rabbit,” sold out,” she said. The lavish dinner be purchased at the store. which may become a popular drink will not only include the store’s well- The restaurant at IKEA just at Calafia. “It’s like a screwdriver, known Swedish meatballs, it will finished a remodel of a large but I add carrot juice to the vodka,” feature a variety of salmon, assorted portion of its dining area. he said. cheeses, breads, salads and Completed less than a week ago, herrings, Swedish ham, Swedish the redone section has updated Got leads on interesting sausage, and a Swedish casserole flooring and new tables and and news-worthy retail called Jannson’s Temptations. An chairs, built by, who else, IKEA developments? Daryl Savage array of desserts and beverages employees. will check them out. Email will also be included. Considered a [email protected]. traditional meal of classic Swedish Eating Out (continued from previous page) In this case, it was from veal, though pork and beef can also be used. Sweetbreads require lengthy preparation including soaking, blanching, chilling and trimming tougher outer membranes. It might not sound all that pleasant, but the results are out of this world. Easter Brunch For dessert, the individual Grand Marnier souffle ($9) Sunday, March 27, 2016 was tres bon. Whistling hot, golden brown and puffed up 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. over its baking dish, the am- brosial souffle melted on the tongue, yet the flavors lingered Celebrate with family and friends in the mouth for some time. The clafoutis ($9) was a and join us at the Sheraton Palo dense, barely sweet, cake-like La Bohème’s salmon tartine La Norvegienne, an open-faced Alto Hotel for a delicious buffet. custard with baked-in cherries. I lingered over every bite. sandwich, comes with house-marinated salmon, dill, arugula and Our Champagne Brunch will While my La Bohème din- sour cream. ner experience was sophisti- include a Salad Station, cated, lunch was not as refined cream, dill and arugula. It’s — there were missteps in both one of a variety of tartines, or La Bohème, 415 California Ave., Hot Entree Station, Seafood kitchen and service. One day, open-faced sandwiches, that Palo Alto; (650) 561-3577 the timing was off and I was de- La Bohème offers. laBohèmepaloalto.com Display, Fruit and Cheese livered my entree just seconds La Bohème serves beer and Hours: Closed Monday; Tue.– after I started the appetizer. wine with a reasonably priced, Fri., 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and Station, Carving Station, At lunch another day, I or- middle-of-the-road, all-French 5–9:30 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.–2:30 dered the mussels and clams wine list. The wine glasses p.m. Brunch served Saturday Omelet & Waffle Station and gratinee ($10) with garlic, pars- were a notch above. and Sunday ley, butter and herbed bread The La Bohème dinner ex- Poolside Dessert Station. Reservations Outdoor crumbs. 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Providing award-winning care to clients in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Woodside and Atherton! www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 31 FROM THE CREATORS OF MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA Movies AND SPIRITED AWAY cepting guru peddles inspiration- makes “Doris” worthwhile are the “ ‘Doris’ al-poster wisdom such as “There intimate moments between Field AN ANIMATION (continued from previous page) are seven days in the week, and and Greenfield, and the physical- MIRACLE!” someday isn’t one of them.” The comical moments (also at one – PETER TRAVERS, ROLLING STONE Fieldian breakdown, but “Doris” new Doris predictably becomes point intimate) between Field and is at its best when zoomed in on a hit with the hipsters when she her impractical new office chair. the relationship between Doris takes in a “Baby Goya and the Rated R for language. One and John. 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A FILM BY ISAO TAKAHATA only due to a self-help program PRODUCER HAYAO MIYAZAKI GENERAL called “I’m Possible,” in which 10 Cloverfield Lane (PG-13) + EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT LANDMARK THEATRES AQUARIUS THEATRE Century 16: 10 & 11:30 a.m., 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30, 7, 8:30 & 10 p.m. Fri. 11:30 p.m. 430 EMERSON STREET (650) 327-3241 NOW PLAYING PALO ALTO Peter Gallagher’s credit-card-ac- Century 20: 10:30 & 11:55 a.m., 1:05, 2:30, 3:40, 5:05, 6:25, 7:45, 9 & 10:25 p.m. 2 for 1: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot/Anomalisa (R) Century 20: 7:25 p.m. The 39 Steps (1935) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: 7:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 3:45 p.m. 45 Years (R) +++1/2 Aquarius Theatre: 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Anomalisa (R) +++1/2 Century 20: 10 p.m. Berlin Phil: The Beethoven Project (G) Century 20: Sat. 12:55 p.m. Palo Alto Square: Sat. 12:55 p.m. The Bronze (R) Century 16: 11:15 a.m., 1:55, 4:45, 7:30 & 10:15 p.m. Century 20: 11:15 a.m., 2:10, 4:50, 7:30 & 10:20 p.m. The Brothers Grimsby (R) Century 16: 10:15 a.m., 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. Century 20: 10:45 a.m., 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:50 & 10:05 p.m. Deadpool (R) +++ Century 16: 1:05, 3:50, 6:30, 7:40, 9:10 & 10:20 p.m. Fri. 2:10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4:55 & 11:50 p.m. Fri. & Sun. 11:20 a.m. Century 20: 11:50 a.m., 2:40, 5:20, 8 & 10:45 p.m. The Divergent Series: Allegiant (PG-13) Century 16: 10 & 11:30 a.m., 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30, 7, 8:30 & 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 p.m. Century 20: 10:20 & 11:50 a.m., 1:10, 3, 4, 6, 7:05, 9 & 10:05 p.m. In 3-D at 10:45 a.m., 1:45, 4:45, 7:45 & 10:45 p.m. Eddie the Eagle (PG-13) Century 20: 2:30 & 7:55 p.m. Foreign Correspondent (1940) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: 5:20 & 9:05 p.m. Gods of Egypt (PG-13) Century 16: 10:25 a.m. Century 20: 1:30 & 10:35 p.m. Hail, Caesar! (PG-13) Palo Alto Square: 4:15 & 7 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9:45 p.m. Fri. & Sun. 1:30 p.m. Hello, My Name Is Doris (R) ++1/2 Palo Alto Square: 1:45, 4:30 & 7:15 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9:50 p.m. Kappor and Sons (Not Rated) Century 16: 10:35 a.m., 1:35, 4:35, 7:35 & 10:35 p.m. Fri. 11:40 p.m. Knight of Cups (R) Aquarius Theatre: 1:30, 4:05, 7 & 9:50 p.m. Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) Century 20: 10:55 a.m., 1:25 & 4 p.m. The Lady in the Van (PG-13) +++ Guild Theatre: 1:45 & 7:15 p.m. London Has Fallen (R) Century 16: 10:05 a.m., 12:35, 3:05, 5:35, 8:05 & 10:35 p.m. Century 20: 10:45 a.m., 1:15, 3:55, 7:15 & 10:10 p.m. Miracles from Heaven (PG) Century 20: 10:25 & 11:45 a.m., 1:10, 3:50, 5:10, 7:05, 9:45 & 10:40 p.m. Only Yesterday (PG) Aquarius Theatre: 4:55 & 9:35 p.m. The Perfect Match (R) Century 16: 4:30 & 10:25 p.m. Century 20: 1:50 & 10:20 p.m. Race (PG-13) Century 20: 6:55 & 10:10 p.m. The Revenant (R) ++1/2 Century 20: 10:15 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m., 3:10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6:50 p.m. Spotlight (R) +++1/2 Century 16: 1:25 & 7:25 p.m. Century 20: 10:35 a.m., 4:35 & 7:35 p.m. Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (PG-13) +++ Century 16: 10:05 a.m., 7:35 & 10:45 p.m. Fri. 1:15 & 4:25 p.m. The Ten Commandments (1956) (PG-13) Century 16: Sun. 2 p.m. Century 20: Sun. 2 & 7 p.m. Where to Invade Next (R) +++ Guild Theatre: 4:15 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9:45 p.m. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (R) +++ Century 16: 10:30 a.m., 1:20, 4:05, 7:05 & 9:50 p.m. Century 20: 11 a.m., 1:55 & 4:40 p.m. The Young Messiah (PG-13) Century 16: 10:25 a.m. Century 20: 11:05 a.m., 4:45 & 7:40 p.m. Zootopia (PG) +++ Century 16: 10:10 & 11 a.m., 1, 2:05, 3:55, 5, 7:10, 8, 10:05 & 10:40 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:45 p.m. Sat. 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 1:30 & 4:30 p.m. Century 20: 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:20, 2:45, 4:20, 5:40, 7:10, 8:30 & 9:55 p.m. In 3-D at 11:15 a.m., 12:45, 2, 3:30, 4:55, 6:25, 7:55, 9:10 & 10:40 p.m. In 3-D D-BOX at 12:45, 3:30, 6:25 & 9:10 p.m. In D-BOX at 10:30 a.m., 1:20, 4:20, 7:10 & 9:55 p.m. + Skip it ++ Some redeeming qualities +++ A good bet ++++ Outstanding Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (327-3241) Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (800-326-3264) Century 20 Downtown: 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City (800-326-3264) CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-0128) Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) Stanford: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto (324-3700) ON THE WEB: Additional movie reviews and trailers at PaloAltoOnline.com/movies Page 32 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com OPEN HOME GUIDE 62 Home & Real Estate Also online at PaloAltoOnline.com Home Front NEIGHBORHOOD SNAPSHOT HIGH PRICES, STILL .... The inventory of homes in San Mateo County in February as well as total residential sales both increased by 8 percent over February 2015, according to the latest data by MLSListings Inc., a nonprofit that represents Realtor associations of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, Monterey, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Pajaro Valley, Central Valley, and San Benito. San Mateo County inventory last month was 636 homes, compared with 587 a year ago; there were 196 sales as opposed to 181 in February 2015. In contrast, Santa Clara County saw its figures drop: Inventory decreased by 2 percent (1,717 homes in February compared to 1,761 a year ago) and sales declined by 1 percent (479 compared to 486 in 2015). For the region, “We are seeing more homes come on the market, fewer multiple offers from buyers, but high prices are keeping sales slow,” Quincy Virgilio, chairman of MLSListings, stated in a press release. ENERGY CHOICES ... Cities in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties have recently decided to create new Community Choice Energy programs that could Clockwise, from back row, center: Katie Cicero, Cynthia Tham, Violet Tham, Ella Sherlock, Veronica Zuniga, Gia Cicero and Charlie increase the use of renewable Cicero stand outside of the Thams’ house in Midtown in February. The kids, from three different households, often spend time after school energy, according to the Palo at each other’s homes. Alto nonprofit Acterra. What will these programs mean for local utility customers, what choices still lie ahead regarding electricity rates, and how can people M idtown residents find out more? Steve Attinger, environmental sustainability coordinator for the City of make connections count Mountain View, and Kirsten hen Cynthia Tham picked up her daughter from Pringle, sustainability fellow with Neighbors cultivate friendliness, W El Carmelo Elementary School on a recent week- San Mateo County, will discuss strengthen community ties day afternoon, her return home was anything but the program on Thursday, March 31, 7:30-9 p.m. at the Raptor Story by Avi Salem | Photographs by Veronica Weber quick. Between stopping at the school library to chat with a Room, 3921 East Bayshore Road, teacher and taking a detour to a neighbor’s house to coordi- Palo Alto. nate a play date, her stroll became lengthy as she caught up with friends and neighbors. SHARING SKILLS ... Calling people with “mad skillz”! Transition But it didn’t bother Tham does my husband. Midtown is Palo Alto is seeking teachers for its — instead, that’s part of what the closest thing to convenience food-and-garden themed Spring makes Midtown such an appeal- without a car,” she said. Share Faire on Sunday, April 10, ing place to live, she said. Tham and her family take 1-3 p.m. at Cubberley Community Resting comfortably between full advantage of the walk- Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Oregon Expressway, Loma ability of Midtown, especially Palo Alto. Teachers should be Verde Avenue, U.S. Highway the short 10-minute stroll to El able to teach their skill in 30 101 and Alma Street, Midtown Carmelo Elementary School, minutes or less and can email is Palo Alto’s largest residen- where her youngest daughter [email protected] to tial neighborhood. With about attends school. El Carmelo is a express their interest. Share 5,000 families living in a mix vital neighborhood link, bring- Faires are sponsored by Transition of Eichler, Craftsman and even ing residents together for school Palo Alto, FabMo, Planetshifter. English Tudor-style homes, functions, community meetings com, Deborah’s Palm, Friends of Midtown has the familiarity of a and play dates between class- the Palo Alto Library, Neighbors small town with the accessibility mates, Tham noted. Helping Neighbors, and Zero and amenities of a major city. “A lot of the kids (in Midtown) Waste Palo Alto. Info: https:// Convenience is king for resi- grew up together, so us parents transitionpaloalto.org/sharing- dents of Midtown, which is min- all go to the park at the same expos/ Q utes away from California Av- time every day and pick the kids enue’s shopping district, a major up from school at the same time,” Send notices of news and events freeway and a Caltrain station. she said. “You automatically related to real estate, interior design, home improvement and gardening to Tham and her family moved start building relationships.” Home Front, Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box into their home on Colorado Av- Tham is currently a parent 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302, or email This two-story home on El Carmelo Avenue in the Midtown enue 20 years ago for its location. [email protected]. Deadline is neighborhood was built in 1892 and once served as a boarding house. “I ride my bike to work and so one week before publication. 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Page 34 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.comwww.CarolAndNicole.com Home & Real Estate Positively Green The ‘green’ and ‘blue’ connection by Ciro Giammona here are a number of ele- adults” (a term I much prefer to “seniors”!). lizing and filling life with purpose. ments that factor into the At one of the early meetings, we learned about “blue Coincidentally, gardening is one activity recom- T overarching principles of zones” — regions throughout the world with the high- mended for good health because it not only provides green building, and one impor- est concentrations of centenarians, where dementia is healthy food but is also an enjoyable form of exercise. tant consideration is creating virtually nonexistent, and people live not just longer but It reduces stress and promotes relaxation, and when one spaces that are low-maintenance. also happier lives. In his book, “The Blue Zones: Les- gardens with others, it produces well-being through so- Yes, that’s “low,” not “no” main- sons for living longer from the people who’ve lived the cial interaction. tenance. Most of the time, design- longest,” Dan Buettner reveals Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, One week, we took a guided history walk through our ing for “no” maintenance is truly Japan; Icaria, Greece; the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; downtown area. It was fun walking and talking with a a challenge. and surprisingly, Loma Linda, California as examples group composed of local natives and recent transplants. I began pondering this recently of such places. As a builder, it gave me the opportunity to take a closer as I considered the lifecycle of The Wider Circle program is designed from research look at some of the older buildings in town and find out our bodies as human beings. Compared to things we that shows a connection between a sustainable lifestyle about the evolution of our community. The buildings install in our home that typically wear out more quickly and good physical and mental health. As explained to in the best shape were, of course, the ones that were the more frequently they are used, staying active can ac- us, their mission is not just to add years to life, but life well-maintained. We not only learned about our town tually postpone “wearing out,” enabling us to live longer, to years. but about each other as well. It also opened up discus- healthier and happier lives — or more sustainable lives, How is this related to green? At one meeting, the group sion about forming walking groups to visit other favorite if you prefer. Green Design, and Universal Design, sup- explored how each of us might be unique and also how places. port the same outcome, by providing healthy and acces- we might have common interests. It turns out that many I’ve come to realize that the green and blue connection sible environments that support a more active lifestyle. in our group (including my wife and me) raise chickens. offers a truly holistic approach to designing buildings A few weeks ago, my wife and I joined a group nick- This came as a surprise to one member who joked that and designing our lives: Green building promotes con- named “The Monday Movers” through our local Park his only interaction with chickens has been “on a plate, struction methods for healthier environments that sup- and Rec department. It is one of several groups facili- or in a pot.” port longevity, and these buildings actually, also, “live tated by an organization founded by two Stanford Uni- The discussion segued from chickens to composting, longer.” The blue connection shows that as individuals, versity alums called “Wider Circle.” Part community worm farming, reducing waste, and how raising chickens staying mobile and socializing, along with having a sense program, part research project and part social club, the and gardening go hand-in-hand. Invitations were made of purpose, will benefit us as individuals and ultimately, goal of the weekly meeting is to educate participants and to visit each other’s urban farms, and commitments were our communities, for years to come. Q help them forge relationships with others that will extend made to help with chicken care while members trav- Ciro Giammona is CEO of Harrell Remodeling Inc., far beyond the 10 week program. The group is focused eled. This dovetailed perfectly with the curriculum as we Mountain View. He can be emailed at cgiammona@ on folks 50-plus years of age, or as they call us, “super learned about the “the three pillars”: socializing, mobi- harrell-remodeling.com. Louise Furutsuki describes Mid- Midtown town as a neighborhood with an (continued from page 33) ever-evolving mix of folks from different backgrounds, occupations volunteer with El Carmelo’s lan- and cultures. A Midtown resident guage-ambassador program, which since 2003 and the current business connects bilingual school parents liaison for the Midtown Residents to families who move to Midtown Association, she said that while the from abroad and need help adjust- neighborhood has grown more full ing to the school and neighborhood. and busy over the years, the changes The neighborhood’s eagerness to she has noticed have been mostly welcome newcomers has strength- positive. ened community bonds and person- “When we first moved here, there al relationships, making for a more were mostly older families and diverse neighborhood, Tham said. older couples (on our street),” Fu- “A lot of people here pitch in to rutsuki said. “About 30 percent of help one another. I think people newcomers (move here) with grade really want to make a community school kids or kindergarteners. At here,” she said. “I don’t know if it’s this moment, it’s half-half. But more true everywhere else, but I’ve no- kids are a good thing; it makes the ticed people are eager to be a part of a team.” (continued on next page) This home in the 2800 block of Cowper Street in the Midtown neighborhood of Palo Alto was built in 1946. FACTS: CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOLS: Grace Lutheran Preschool, 3149 Waverley St.; Love’n’Care Christian Preschool, 2490 Middlefield Road; Mini Infant Center of Palo Alto, 3149 Waverley St.; Ohlone Kids’ Club (PACCC), 950 Amarillo Ave.; Palo Alto Friends Nursery School, 957 Colorado Ave. FIRE STATION: No. 4, 3600 Middlefield Road LIBRARY: Mitchell Park branch, 3700 Middlefield Road LOCATION: between Oregon Expressway and Loma Verde Avenue, Alma Street and West Bayshore Road NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: Sheri Furman, 650-856-0869, sheri11@ earthlink.net, midtownresidents.org PARKS: Greer Park, 1098 Amarillo Ave.; Hoover Park, 2901 Cowper St.; Seale Park, 3100 Stockton Place POST OFFICE: Cambridge, 265 Cambridge Ave.; Main, 2085 E. Bayshore Road PRIVATE SCHOOLS: Keys School, 2890 Middlefield Road; HeadsUp! Emerson School, 2800 W. Bayshore Road; The Girls’ Middle School, 3400 W. Bayshore Road PUBLIC SCHOOLS: El Carmelo, Fairmeadow, Hoover, Ohlone and Palo Verde elementary schools; Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School; Gunn and Palo Alto high schools With its prominent chimney and tall wood-shingled roof, this home in the 2400 block of SHOPPING: Midtown Shopping Center, Middlefield Road and Colorado Avenue; Waverley Street adds a traditional flair to the Midtown neighborhood of Palo Alto. also Middlefield Road at Loma Verde Avenue www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 35 Home & Real Estate 684 Encina Grande Drive re- HOME SALES place water heater Home sales are provided by Cali- SALES AT A GLANCE 1078 Tanland Drive, # 102 re- fornia REsource, a real estate in- place 50 gallon gas water heater formation company that obtains Atherton Los Altos Hills Mountain View 3711 Starr King Circle 543 sq. the information from the county Total sales reported: 1 Total sales reported: 2 Total sales reported: 15 ft. residential single-story addi- recorder’s offices. Information is tion with 400 sq. ft. carport and recorded from deeds after the Sales price: $5,100,000 Lowest sales price: $2,333,000 Lowest sales price: $540,000 484 sq. ft. remodel: includes new close of escrow and published Highest sales price: $3,400,000 Highest sales price: $2,100,000 Los Altos tankless water heater, upgrade within four to eight weeks. Average sales price: $2,866,500 Average sales price: $974,567 Total sales reported: 5 electrical, replace windows and Atherton Lowest sales price: $1,495,000 Menlo Park Palo Alto skylights, $163,000 479 Ferne Ave. change garage 54 Leon Way Roberts Trust to Highest sales price: $3,050,000 Total sales reported: 3 Total sales reported: 7 Haydel Trust for $5,100,000 on door, replace two sliding doors 02/05/16; built 1948, 3 bed, Average sales price: $2,498,000 Lowest sales price: $1,300,000 Lowest sales price: $880,000 and eight windows 3,310 sq. ft. Highest sales price: $3,850,000 Highest sales price: $3,600,000 777 Embarcadero Road Rincon- Average sales price: $2,833,333 Average sales price: $2,070,857 ada tennis courts: replace meter Los Altos socket 1249 Heritage Court Mccanna Source: California REsource 2484 Bryant St. 333 sq. ft. Trust to G. Kwan for $2,520,000 residential remodel of master on 02/24/16; built 1953, 3 bed, bathroom and bedroom, dry rot 1,909 sq. ft.; previous sale 164 Granada Drive J. & R. Alimi on 02/26/16; built 1972, 4 bed, for J Crew, $317,800 449 Addison Ave. residential repair at two windows and new 06/10/1988, $426,000 to A. & A. Leeper for $1,165,000 1,912 sq. ft.; previous sale 611 Cowper St. tenant im- red-tag gas leak repair walk in closet, $30,000 338 North Clark Ave. Bate- on 02/26/16; built 1979, 3 bed, 01/18/1977, $106,500 provement for A9 to occupy 3716 Laguna Ave. replace gas 4190 El Camino Real replace man Trust to Ludwick Trust for 1,704 sq. ft.; previous sale 25,560 sq. ft. on three floors, line horizontal drill from acces- two commercial furnaces $2,825,000 on 02/24/16; built 07/10/2012, $690,100 Palo Alto $3,300,000 sory structure to main house 1584 Mariposa Ave. 266 sq. ft. 1950, 2 bed, 1,573 sq. ft. 725 Mariposa Ave. #105 101 Alma St. #406 Singh Trust 4001 Miranda Ave. install Level 180 El Camino Real, #1 install remodel of master bathroom, hall 1220 Payne Drive Park Trust Adler Trust to J. McKenzie for to L. Modarres for $880,000 on 2 electric vehicle charging sta- electrical for two illuminated bath, kitchen; install new air con- to M. Ng for $2,600,000 on $668,000 on 02/29/16; built 03/01/16; built 1960, 1 bed, 828 tions blade signs and illuminated LED ditioner on side yard; relocate 02/29/16; built 1940, 3 bed, 1974, 1 bed, 839 sq. ft. sq. ft. 1405 Harker Ave. install roof- halo sign for True Food retailer furnace and ducts to attic; add 2,084 sq. ft.; previous sale 278 Monroe Drive #9 Jacobs 1111 Alma St. B. & P. Mulugeta mounted solar system 281 Stanford Ave. residential re- tankless water heater, $100,000 02/15/1994, $375,000 Trust to B. Castle for $780,000 to M. Lin for $1,908,000 on 3806 Ross Road 121 sq. ft. roof, $2,000 201 Loma Verde Ave. gas line 1 West Edith Ave. #B108 on 02/26/16; built 1962, 2 02/25/16; built 1923, 2 bed, 936 remodel of two bathrooms, 411 Pepper Ave. new 264 sq. ft. red-tag at laundry valve House Trust to Hartvickson Trust bed, 939 sq. ft.; previous sale sq. ft.; previous sale 06/01/2006, $14,676 detached garage, $30,000 1062 Metro Circle install roof- for $1,495,000 on 02/29/16; built 08/25/2003, $332,000 $788,000 3921 Fabian Way install 40 x 875 Mockingbird Lane install top solar system 1996, 2 bed, 1,568 sq. ft.; previ- 202 Montebello Ave. #16 M. 3264 Clifton Court Reeves Trust 100, 20 x 20, and 10 x 60 tent, two Level 3 electric vehicle 827 Chimalus Drive revision ous sale 04/03/2007, $1,101,500 Vanbiesbrouch to N. Filice for to A. Desphande for $2,508,000 $8,000 chargers includes new dormer and new 74 Yerba Santa Ave. Coburn $908,000 on 03/01/16; built on 02/24/16; built 1952, 3 bed, 244 Santa Rita Ave. residential 4295 Ponce Drive 120 sq. ft. windows at master bath Trust to J. Arfvidsson for 1979, 2 bed, 1,341 sq. ft.; previ- 1,530 sq. ft. install outlet on exterior wall of kitchen remodel, $8,000 875 Mockingbird Lane clari- $3,050,000 on 02/26/16; built ous sale 02/22/2013, $645,000 3511 Cowper St. X. Sun garage 2327 Saint Francis Drive resi- fied new architectural plans for 1954, 4 bed, 2,162 sq. ft. 1940 Mt. Vernon Court #11 to XChange Solutions for 1233 Pitman Ave. re-roof de- dential sewer line replacement kitchen remodel $2,300,000 on 02/24/16; built 261 Hamilton Ave. clarification Los Altos Hills M. Dalit to W. Bainbridge for tached garage only, $6,006 1411 College Ave. remodel $591,000 on 02/26/16; built 1952, 3 bed, 1,525 sq. ft.; previ- 897 Southampton Drive add bathroom, plumbing, $12,400 and accessibility updates per 25800 Altamont Road 1964, 1 bed, 807 sq. ft.; previous ous sale 11/26/2013, $1,650,000 emergency natural-gas genera- 1200 Hamilton Ave. 565 sq. ft. inspector Fouesneau Trust to S. Goldberg sale 06/06/1997, $138,500 4384 Miller Court Mccain Trust tor residential remodel of kitchen 888 Warren Way gas red-tagged for $3,400,000 on 02/25/16; built 1945 Mt. Vernon Court #7 to S. & N. Singh for $2,100,000 3433 Cowper St. temporary and four bathrooms, add a laun- at meter 1976, 4 bed, 3,983 sq. ft. Niem Trust to M. & G. Wernig on 02/26/16; built 1953, 3 power dry room, $64,844 3500 Deer Creek Road equip- 27360 Sherlock Court Story for $785,000 on 02/26/16; built bed, 1920 sq. ft.; previous sale 3457 El Camino Real use and 771 Stanford Ave. residential ment rack and tec-90 trans- Trust to F. Renzo for $2,333,000 1964, 2 bed, 1,132 sq. ft.; previ- 04/21/1978, $89,900 occupancy for new tenant CC gas line replacement former, $12,000 on 02/25/16; built 1979, 2 bed, ous sale 06/22/2005, $470,000 2585 Park Blvd. #Z102 Restaurant Supply, 3800 sq. ft. 3848 Louis Road 148 sq. ft. 180 El Camino Real, #1145 1,684 sq. ft. 453 North Rengstorff Ave. #16 Khan Trust to A. Mediavilla for 1233 Pitman Ave. re-roof house remodel of kitchen and two bath- tenant improvement for Glassyb- Donoho Trust to Gronski Trust $1,200,000 on 02/26/16; built only, $11,069 room, upgrade electric service, aby retailer, to occupy 474 sq. Menlo Park 1993, 2 bed, 1,105 sq. ft.; previ- ft.$150,000 150 Alma St. #114 Finke- for $755,500 on 02/26/16; built 631 Glenbrook Drive residential $18,000 ous sale 05/08/2008, $675,000 3810 Page Mill Road 171sq. ft. meier Trust to W. & H. Pflaum for 1968, 2 bed, 960 sq. ft. 500 sq. ft. remodel, includes 164 University Ave. use and 2053 Princeton St. A. Barlas addition and substantial remodel $1,300,000 on 02/05/16; built 264 North Whisman Road eliminating secondary set of occupancy for Creamistry to oc- to Tinsman Trust for $3,600,000 to reduce 3,631 sq. ft. two-story 1975, 3 bed, 1,513 sq. ft.; previ- #14 ARMS Inc. to A. Kent for stairs to basement, convert- cupy 1,394 sq. ft. on first floor on 02/24/16; built 1906, 5 bed, home to 3,555 sq. ft. in open ous sale 07/25/1997, $369,500 $578,500 on 02/26/16; built ing library into guest bedroom, 780 Talisman Court residential 2,538 sq. ft.; previous sale space district; includes deck 1203 North Lemon Ave. M. 1978, 2 bed, 1087 sq. ft.; previ- remodeling guest bathroom reroof, $15,000 06/08/1990, $470,000 replacement, $286,289 Wellington to B. Smith for ous sale 02/26/2016, $578,500 and master bathroom, enlarging 580 Georgia Ave. install Level 3 920 Hamilton Ave. revision of $3,350,000 on 02/05/16; built 264 North Whisman Road #3 game room by eliminating stor- electric vehicle charger scope of work, includes new 1989, 4 bed, 2,617 sq. ft.; previ- E. Asarina to L. Ramakrishnan age room, $45,300 3909 Middlefield Road, unit outdoor kitchen and shower ous sale 04/17/2013, $2,603,000 for $688,000 on 03/01/16; built BUILDING PERMITS 1412 Hamilton Ave. sewer re- E, 55 sq. ft. bathroom remodel, and relocation of tankless water 2141 Valparaiso Ave. Oncley 1978, 2 bed, 1,087 sq. ft.; previ- placement $6,670 Palo Alto heater and sewage pump Trust to GLYH Investment ous sale 06/15/2011, $265,000 2720 Bryant St. install four ret- 3374 Ross Road residential re- 190 Parkside Drive residential 744 Charleston Road residential Management for $3,850,000 152 Paseo Court P. Kim to H. Li rofit windows, $4,251 roof, $14,800 sewer replacement re-roof, $12,500 on 02/05/16; built 1959, 3 bed, for $1,250,500 on 02/26/16; built 411 Pepper Ave. 1,262 sq. ft. 3655 Middlefield Road revi- 490 California Ave., #100 land- 3277 Miranda Ave. University 1,640 sq. ft. 1999, 3 bed, 1,331 sq. ft.; previ- single-story addition and 987 sq. sion to the foundation to widen ous sale 09/12/2006, $725,000 lord improvement of 2,075 sq. footing Club sewer replacement ft.: includes demolition of interior ft. rebuild, reframe entire roof, 576 Sierra Ave. M. & D. Kel- 489 Martinsen Court new resi- 320 University Ave. revision to Mountain View partitions and ceiling and new covered porches, $356,675 M. ley to C. Harris for $1,710,000 dential AC unit in side yard show accessibility requirement in 505 Cypress Point Drive #32 temporary lighting, $25,000 3540 La Mata Way revision: Hanna to K. Gaulke for $540,000 on 02/26/16; built 1941, 2 bed, switching innovation credits 456 University Ave. electric for the bathroom 435 Tasso St., #225 use and on 02/25/16; built 1971, 1 bed, 1,103 sq. ft. illuminated Smart Things sign 229 Matadero Ave. 276 sq. ft. occupancy for new CSC Group 4095 El Cerrito Road 60 ft. resi- 658 sq. ft. 43 Starlite Court Picetti En- 151 University Ave. 2417 sq. ft. single-story residential addition International Corp. to occupy dential sewer replacement Webber terprises to L. Balaban for commercial interior non-structual and 200 sq. ft. remodel, $50,000 143 Frederick Court 1,517 sq. ft. on second floor 1457 Kings Lane replace water Trust to B. Huo for $1,250,000 $849,000 on 02/26/16; built heater demolition 2846 Kipling St. residential 3186 David Ave. residential re- on 02/29/16; built 1998, 3 bed, 1974, 2 bed, 915 sq. ft.; previous 628 Marion Ave. re-roof, garage remodel: add bathroom, roof, $17,000 180 El Camino Real, #1101 de- 1,126 sq. ft.; previous sale sale 07/16/2012, $430,000 ferred submittal for steel storage $14,850 create new exterior doors, 180 El Camino Real, #1020 07/27/2005, $675,000 931 Trophy Drive K. & S. Sos- room racks 3172 Morris Drive garage re- $30,000 now to J. Terleski for $2,100,000 7,420 sq. ft. tenant improvement roof, $4,155 (continued from previous page) cussion at the Midtown Residents As- sociation, she said. place more vibrant.” “The new construction has been The Midtown Shopping Center, unsettling for a lot of folks, but the with its assortment of small and large town is renewing and evolving,” she businesses, is one of the area’s main said. “It’s a sign of the times.” highlights, according to Furutsuki. Despite the change, residents of “If I need a pharmacy or notary Midtown have managed to maintain public or take-out food ... it’s all a sense of community and warmth here,” she said. toward one another. Convenience has its drawbacks as “What I love about this community well. Finding a place to park at the is that the people are very low-key,” Midtown Shopping Center and at Tham said. “The feel (of the neigh- other neighborhood shops has grown borhood) is the same it’s always been: increasingly difficult as new busi- It feels like a pretty normal neighbor- nesses have moved in, Furutsuki said. hood.” Q Increased residential construction Editorial Intern Avi Salem can be has caused concern among some emailed at [email protected]. people and has been a topic of dis- Built in 1998, this house on Colorado Avenue is a relatively new addition to Palo Alto’s Midtown neighborhood. Page 36 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Home & Real Estate 2156 Bellview Drive replace includes tankless water heater, 275 Ventura Ave. multifamily 10779 Hale Ave., Morgan Hill water heater $364,079 residential reroof, $17,000 3284 Ramona St. temporary 3121 Middlefield Road residen- 3560 La Mata Way rebuild Open Sat & Sun 1:00-4:00 power tial multifamily housing: replace single-family residence and add 1410 California Ave. remove/ furnace new second story; includes new replace water heater 751 Layne Court residential mul- electrical. Existing 745 sq. ft. 180 El Camino Real, #172 ten- tifamily housing: replace seven basement to remain, $1,100,000 ant improvement for Banana furnaces in units 2, 3, 8, 10, 12, 153 California Ave. residential Republic, includes demolition 19, 26 multifamily housing: balcony dry- and replacement of partitions, 3284 Ramona St. demolish rot repair, $18,000 ceilings, HVAC and finishes, house and attached garage 3560 La Mata Way temporary $930,777 1856 Emerson St. partial resi- power 1405 Harker Ave. changes to dential re-roof, $15,000 420 Webster St. run a dedi- single line diagram to relocate 1421 Webster St. install Level 2 cated gas line from the meter to disconnect and revise wire sizing electric car charger a gas range 2715 Ramona St. 150 sq. ft. 656 Towle Place residential re- 402 El Verano Ave. replace remodel of two bathrooms, roof, $13,930 furnace $14,000 330 Coleridge Ave. install Level 800 California Ave. residential 728 Florales Drive install one 2 car charger red-tag gas line repair retrofit window in bedroom, $484 2200 Geng Road revision to ADA 262 Kingsley Ave. revision to 864 La Para Ave. replace AC dimensions in the shower rooms piers: eliminating six piers and and furnace 3190 Waverley St. install Level 2 revising five piers from lagging 3284 Ramona St. new 2,185 sq. car charger wall system to stitch pier system ft. single-story house with 210 722 San Jude St. re-roof, $7,600 sq. ft. attached one-car garage 180 El Camino Real, #1220 add • 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and 20 sq. ft. covered porch, footing due to field conditions • Country property on 1.42 Acres w/ incredible hillside views! • NEW kitchen, floors, baths and landscape • 3 Horse stables ® • North Morgan Hill location • Close to Silicon Valley Offered at $1,099,000 Kacey Frazee Wake REALTOR® The DeLeon Difference® 408.201.0166 direct 650.543.8500 408.313.3838 cell 408.904.6951 eFax www.deleonrealty.com BRE#01429348 175 E. 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A cheerful kitchen with breakfast bar and eating area overlooks the veggie beds, lemon, fig and orange trees. The well-appointed living room — featuring a wood-burning fireplace — and formal dining room, open onto a patio in the landscaped yard with wisteria covered arbor and mature trees. An attached 2-car garage and lighted lanai complete the property. List Price $4,500,000 www.2020Webster.com OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1:30-4:30PM OR SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT Nancy Goldcamp CRS Certified Residential Specialist / SRES Seniors Real Estate Specialist with Coldwell Banker since 1985 Direct: (650) 400-5800 [email protected] www.nancygoldcamp.com CAL BRE# 00787851 Page 42 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com 4140 Old Adobe Road, Palo Alto Executive Masterpiece in Palo Alto Hills Built in 2014, this 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath mansion of 5,552 sq. ft. (per county) occupies a lot of approx. 1 acre (per county) in peaceful, <>1?@535;A?"-8;8@;588? 8-9;>;A?21-@A>1?85715:@>5/-@19;?-5/? 2;A>5:0;;>ŋ>1<8-/1? -:0-4;91-A@;9-@5;:?E?@19-//1:@ the home’s jaw-dropping spaces, which include a home theater, a library, and a dining room with a wine cellar. This showstopper sits on newly landscaped grounds just moments from equestrian facilities, top-ranking Palo Alto schools, and major Silicon Valley companies. For video tour & more photos, please visit: www.4140OldAdobe.com Offered at $7,388,000 Saturday & Sunday Lunch OPEN HOUSE 1:00 - 5:00 & Lattes 650.488.7325 | [email protected] | www.deleonrealty.com | CalBRE #01903224 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 43 Page 44 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Warm words on a cold evening, a full moon on a dark night, and the road downhill all the way to your door. Ann Griffiths is celebrating her First sale 41 years ago, March 17, 1975 on St. Patrick’s Day. The First house sold on Bay Road, Menlo Park to sell for more than $100,000. 41 years in residential Real Estate selling properties in Atherton, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside Milllion $ Club Menlo-Atherton Board of Realtors Vice President Cornish & Carey Top Salesperson Coldwell Banker Ann Griffiths 650-561-3291 650-752-0722 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 45 OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 1:30-4:30 Presenting: 1991 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto 2૽HUHGDW Centrally located in the heart of Leland Manor, this 3 bedroom/2 bath mid-century home features an open floor plan flooded with natural light. The expansive living room/dining room combo boasts modern details such as accent walls with exposed bricks, vaulted high ceilings with clerestory windows, and a stunning wall of floor-to-ceiling windows with glass doors to the spacious side patio for easy indoor/outdoor entertainment and al fresco dining. Oversized windows illuminate the kitchen which overlooks & has access to the spacious rear yard. A private master suite with built-in storage, two additional well-lit bedrooms with corner windows, and a 2-car garage complete the appeal. Lot: 7735 sq.ft. Home: 1753 sq.ft. Excellent schools: Walter Hays Elementary, David Starr Jordan Middle, Palo Alto High. This information was supplied by reliable sources. Sales Associate believes this information to be correct but has not verified this information and assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyers should investigate these issues to their own satisfaction. Buyer to verify school availability. BRIAN CHANCELLOR (650) 303-5511 Enjoy the tour at [email protected] brianchancellor.com CalBRE# 01174998 Page 46 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Intero Real Estate Services is proud AGAIN for the unprecedented ground breaking sale of $412,500,000 by Efi Luzon, Intero’s prolific broker. This is the largest sale of the company since its inception! THE HILLS AT VALLCO CUPERTINO, CA Current plans seek to transform the aging mall into a vibrant Consists of 112 parcels 49 acres and over 1800 residential units mixed-use hub with what would be the largest rooftop public park in the world.* The buyer will spend over $2 billion to transform the property. Both transactions were off market deals with Luzon as exclusive representation of the buyer. Luzon envisions the new ownership leading to further improvements in the quality of life and other conditions in the Woodland Park neighborhood, he said.“There will be upgrading of units, an infusion of investment and a cleanup of the area that will bring value to everybody, particularly the tenants.”* Efi Luzon, Senior Vice President of Intero Commercial and managing director of the Luzon Team. Just south of 1 Billion dollars SOLD by Efi in the last 15 months 650-465-3883 www.EfiLuzon.com *Source: Neil Gonzales, The Registry, February 22 2016 2016 Intero Real Estate Services Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc. All rights reserved. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This is not intended as a solicitation if you are listed with another broker. Lic. # #00991651 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 47 A Luxury Collection By Intero Real Estate Services Sand Hill Estates, Woodside 5 Betty Lane, Atherton 700 King’s Mountain Road, Woodside $35,000,000 $24,800,000 $23,988,000 Listing Provided by: Dana Cappiello & Cutty Smith Lic.#01343305 & 01444081 Listing Provided by: David Kelsey, Tom Dallas, Greg Goumas Lic.#01242399, 00709019, 01878208 Listing Provided by: Albert Garibaldi & Natasha Green Lic.#01321299 & #01409216 11627 Dawson Drive, Los Altos Hills 91 Selby Lane, Atherton 291 Atherton Avenue, Atherton $18,950,000 $14,900,000 $14,688,000 Listing Provided by: David Kelsey, Tom Dallas, Lic.#01242399, 00709019 Listing Provided by: Catherine Qian, Lic.#01276431 Listing Provided by: Nancy Gehrels, Lic.#01952964 26880 Elena Road, Los Altos Hills 10440 Albertsworth Lane, Los Altos Hills 245 Mountain Wood Lane, Woodside $12,888,888 $11,488,000 $7,250,000 Listing Provided by: Dan Kroner, Lic.#01790340 Listing Provided by: Greg Goumas & John Reece, Lic.#01878208 & 00838479 Listing Provided by: David Kelsey, Lic.#01242399 1175 Barroilhet Drive, Hillsborough 40 Firethorn Way, Portola Valley 2991 Alexis Drive, Palo Alto $6,888,000 $6,888,000 $5,999,988 Listing Provided by: Sophie Tsang, Lic.#01354442. Listing Provided by: Greg Goumas, Lic.#01878208 Listing Provided by: Tom Rollett, Lic.#01383194 1100 Mountain Home Rd.,Woodside 26861 Purissima Road, Los Altos Hills 1250 Miramontes St., Half Moon Bay $5,850,000 $5,800,000 $2,800,000 Listing Provided by: David Kelsey, Tom Dallas, Lic.#01242399, 00709019 Listing Provided by: Shawn Ansari Lic.#01088988 Listing Provided by: Dana Cappiello Lic.#01343305 See the complete collection ® www.InteroPrestigio.com ® ©2016 Intero Real Estate Services Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 48 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.comAll information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This is not intended as a solicitation if you are listed with another broker. The Solution to Selling Your Luxury Home. 6861 Briggs Ranch Road, Calistoga | $32,000,000 | Presented by Nicki Naylor, Lic.# 01024605 www.KnightsValleyRanch.com Customized to the unique style of each luxury property, Prestigio will expose your home through the most influential mediums reaching the greatest number of qualified buyers wherever they may be in the world. For more information about listing your home with the Intero Prestigio International program, call your local Intero Real Estate Services office. Woodside Menlo Park Los Altos 1590 Cañada Lane 807 Santa Cruz Avenue 496 First Street, Ste. 200 Woodside, CA 94062 Menlo Park, CA 94025 Los Altos, CA 94022 650.206.6200 650.543.7740 650.947.4700 $22,000,000 ® ® 2016 Intero Real Estate Services Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America,Inc. All rights reserved. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This is not intended as a solicitation if you arewww.PaloAltoOnline.com listed with another broker. • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 49 779 ORANGE AVENUE, LOS ALTOS LISTED AT $3,995,000 OPEN SAT & SUN 1-4 COMPLETELY REMODELED AND EXPANDED 3 BD & 2.5 BA - 2909 +/- SQFT. - 10,505 +/- SQFT. LOT • 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths • Neighborhood schools: Gardner Bullis Elementary, Egan Middle, • Gourmet kitchen features Viking refrigerator and Viking Los Altos High and Bullis Charter School professional range with 6 gas burners, grill, and double ovens. • Elegant living room with vaulted ceiling and nearby powder room Bosch dishwasher, trash compactor, tumbled travertine backsplash, • Approximate 2,909 sf living on approximately 10,505 sf lot granite counters, breakfast bar, spacious pull-out pantry, and • Guest cottage with full bath and kitchen refrigerator-sized wine cooler • Walk to Shoup Park, downtown Los Altos, restaurants, shopping • Completely remodeled and expanded ED GRAZIANI JEN PAULSON (408) 828-1579 [email protected] (650) 996-7147 [email protected] www.EdGraziani.com CalBRE # 01081556 CalBRE # 01221390 Page 50 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com XZT -?"A83-?>5B1 );;0?501 813-:@?@-@1!Ŋ1>?-E(51C? Classic details and bay views distinguish this 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home of 6,247 sq. ft. (per appraisal), which provides an additional 1 bedroom, 2 bath guesthouse of 1,302 sq. ft. (per appraisal) on a lot of 3.9 acres (per county). Set within a gated community, this private 1?@-@14;915:/8A01?ŋB1ŋ>1<8-/1? 3>-:01:@1>@-5:5:3?<-/1? -:0-@4>11 /->3->-31 C4581@413>;A:0?21-@A>1-:1C8E>19;01810 <;;8-:0-Ō1D5.813A1?@4;A?1C5@4-@C; /->3->-31 1:8;;A:@>E8A.-:0ŋ:1);;0?501?/4;;8?->19;91:@?-C-E For video tour & more photos, please visit: CCC XZT -?"A83-? /;9 !221>10-@^Y ]\\ TTT %-@A>0-E%A:0-E A:/4 OPEN HOUSE 1 TT Y TT & Lattes 650.488.7325 | [email protected] | www.deleonrealty.com | CalBRE #01903224 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 51 3435 LOUIS ROAD, PALO ALTO Remodeled Mid-Century Eichler in Midtown JOIN US FOR OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 1:00-5:00PM Nestled in the desirable Midtown neighborhood with a variety of amenities for the active lifestyle, this Mid-Century modern home - an architectural gem built by renowned Joesph Eichler has been beautifully updated by archiect KC Marcinik to accentuate its natural beauty within. w 4 bedrooms and 2 baths w Interior living space: 1,698 sq. ft. on 6,300 sq. ft. lot (per city of Palo Alto) w Stylish gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances w Abundant natural light through large windows & doors w #A-85@E01@-58?5:/8A01 ?7E8534@? ?8-@1@581Ō;;>5:3 4534/1585:3? 5:?5018-A:0>E :1C0A-8<-:1C5:0;C? freshly painted interior and exterior and radiant heat w Attached 2-car garage w Close proximity to Palo Alto schools, Eichler Swim and Tennis club, commute routes, parks and shopping !Ŋ1>10-@^U ]]\ TTT DESIREE DOCKTOR CAROL LIN 650.291.8487 650.543.1047 [email protected] [email protected] DesireeDocktor.com apr.com/clin CalBRE # 01808874 578 University Avenue Cal BRE# 01165729 Palo Alto, CA 94301 Page 52 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com []$!!%( &$ " ! &! !<1:;A?1%-@A>0-E%A:0-E U WT X WT" $19;018105/481>5:%;A@4"-8;8@; CCC []$;;?1B18@ /;9 ;9<81@18E>19;018105:VTT\ @45?8534@ ŋ8810 w 5B5:3>;;94-?-3-?ŋ>1<8-/1 .1-9/1585:3 C-88?;2C5:0;C?-:0-?8505:338-??0;;>@4-@81-0?@; 1:1>3E1ő/51:@W.10>;;9 V.-@45/481>5? @415:B5@5:3.-/7E->0 C5@4-8->3101/7 <1>21/@2;>;A@0;;>1:@1>@-5:5:3 9;B1 5:>1-0E )5@49;01>:ŋ:5?41? 0A-8 <-:1 w 5@/41:4-??8117/-.5:1@>E =A->@F/;A:@1>@;-9?@-5:81???@118-<<85-:/1? 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Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 53 177 South Gordon Way, Los Altos Captivating Residence Near Downtown Within walking distance of downtown Los Altos, this 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home of 4,604 sq. ft. (per county) occupies a lot of T X[-/>1?I<1>/;A:@EJ-:0;Ŋ1>?@C;ŋ>1<8-/1? 9-4;3-:EŌ;;>? -:0-:;ő/1 :B5@5:3?<-/1?5:/8A01-@C; ?@;>E85B5:3>;;9 -:0-2-.A8;A?8E>19;0181075@/41: &45??;8-> 1=A5<<104;91-8?;<>;B501?-@C; /->3->-31-:0-91?91>5F5:3.-/7E->0C5@4- 41-@10<;;8-:0?<- ;C:@;C:-@@>-/@5;:?-:0 ;?8@;?534I"\]YJ->19;91:@?-C-EI.AE1>@;B1>52E18535.585@EJ ;>B501;@;A>9;>1<4;@;? <81-?1B5?5@ www.177SouthGordon.com Offered at $5,488,000 Saturday & Sunday Lunch, Lattes, OPEN HOUSE 1:00 - 5:00 & Jazz 650.488.7325 | [email protected] | www.deleonrealty.com | CalBRE #01903224 Page 54 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com OPEN HOUSES: Friday 9:30–1:00, Sat. & Sun. 1:30–4:30 819 Altaire Walk, Palo Alto Townhouse near High-Tech Employers Listed for $1,300,000 | Living Space: 1,296 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms 820 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto Listed for $3,380,000 | Living Space: 1,952 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms Juliana Lee #1 Agent in over 105,000 MBA/LL.B Keller Williams Realty agents* Certified Residential Specialist Over 1,000 homes sold in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties (650) 857-1000 Experienced with 30 Silicon Valley cities julianalee.com [email protected] *2014 BRE# 00851314 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto李文房地產做的最好 Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 55 13430 Country Way By Appointment Only Los Altos Hills This stylish estate home on approximately 3.37 acres features serene hillside views and is only minutes to the Palo Alto Hills Country Club. Originally built with quality by Owen Signature Homes, this light and bright residence features high ceilings, large windows, beautiful polished stone finishes, soft carpeting, and shining hardwood floors. The open and airy 6-bedroom, 6-bath floor plan has a dedicated office, plus a detached and fully customized executive office with ample room for conferences. Graceful French doors open to the professionally landscaped grounds, which offer space for entertaining on the sun-swept terrace, plus sparkling pool and spa. While the location is very private, just minutes away are top-rated Palo Alto schools, Stanford University, Silicon Valley and I-280. Offered at $7,680,000 www.13430CountryWay.com 3644 Ramona Circle Open Sat/Sun, 1:30-4:30 Palo Alto Enjoy the beauty and convenience of living in this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom new construction home set on a quiet, manicured street. The single-level floor plan featuring two master suites showcases extensive use of natural stone, arched picture windows, exquisite millwork, and soaring coffered ceilings. The gourmet kitchen opens to the casual breakfast area and additional private outdoor living space. Close proximity to top- rated schools, Mitchell Park and Library, Stanford University, shopping and dining. . Offered at $3,298,000 Jenny Teng 650.245.4490 [email protected] www.jennytenghomes.com Page 56 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com bre #01023687 15195 Becky Lane, Monte Sereno Offered at $3,988,000 Country Charm and High-Tech Features Blending rustic charm with high-tech features, this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home of 5,147 sq. ft. (per appraisal) has a lot of over 1 acre (per county). Ideal for entertaining, the home offers a great room that can double as a home theater, and spectacular outdoor spaces that include a manicured backyard with a breathtaking saltwater pool and waterfalls. Other highlights include a home automation system, a 450-gallon aquarium, and an attached four-car garage. La Rinconada Country Club and top Campbell schools are moments away (buyer to verify eligibility). ® For video tour & more photos, please visit: www.15195Becky.com 650.488.7325 | [email protected] | www.deleonrealty.com | CalBRE #01903224 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 57 OPEN 1:30 SAT/SUN – 4:30 40 CIELITO DRIVE, LOS ALTOS his wonderful 4BR/2.5BA home with an expansive TSTIR¾SSVTPERMWWMXYEXIHSREVEVI WUJXPSX MREUYMIXPERIFILMRHXLI0SW%PXSW0MFVEV]%GSRZIRMIRX TEXL[E]PIEHW]SYXSXLIGLEVQMRK0SW%PXSW:MPPEKI'IRXIV (IWMKRMRGPYHILYKIIRXIVXEMRMRKPMZMRKERHHMRMRKVSSQW KVIEXFMKSJ½GI8LIOMXGLIRFSEWXWKSVKISYWGLIVV][SSH GEFMRIXWERHSTIRWXSPEVKIJEQMP]VSSQ[MXLLMKLGIMPMRKW ERHKPIEQMRKLEVH[SSH¾SSVW;MXLI\XVEPEVKIFIHVSSQW ERHIPIKERXWXSRIFEXLVSSQWXLMWWUJXLSQIJIIPW EPQSWXRI[)RXIVXEMR]SYVJEQMP]ERHJVMIRHWMRXLIVIWSVX MRWTMVIHZIV]TVMZEXIXVIIWGVIIRIHFEGO]EVH[MXL½VITPEGI HMRMRKTEZMPMSRLSXXYFTEXMSWERHQERMGYVIHKEVHIRW Offered at $3,998,000 650-917-5811 Direct terricouture.com [email protected] Page 58 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Top 1% Coldwell Banker CalBRE #01090940 2450 Tasso Street, Palo Alto Offered at $2,888,000 Picture-Perfect Craftsman on Cul-De-Sac Th is captivating 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home of 2,337 sq. ft. (per county) enjoys a lot of 6,000 sq. ft. (per county) along a prime cul-de- sac. Hardwood fl oors, casement windows, and stone-clad bathrooms refi ne the warm, comfortable interior, which includes a gourmet island kitchen, a paneled dining room, and a hydro-massage tub in the master suite. Every bedroom off ers vaulted ceilings. Th is property is an easy stroll to Midtown Shopping Center and Hoover Park, and moments from terrifi c Palo Alto schools. For video tour & more photos, please visit: ® OPEN HOUSE www.2450Tasso.com Saturday & Sunday, 1-5 pm Complimentary Lunch & Lattes 650.488.7325 | [email protected] | www.deleonrealty.com | CalBRE #01903224 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 59 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1:30–4:30PM Offered at $6,650,000 PROFESSORVILLE Beds 6 | Baths 3.5 1115 Ramona Street, Palo Alto | 1115ramona.com Home ±3,500 sf | Lot ±9,188 sf CRESCENT PARK WEST ATHERTON ATHERTON ESTATE 725 Center Drive, Palo Alto 75 Reservoir Road, Atherton 393 Atherton Avenue, Atherton 725center.com 75reservoir.com 393atherton.com Offered at $4,775,000 Offered at $9,950,000 Offered at $9,995,000 Beds 5 | Baths 4.5 Beds 4 | Baths 3 Beds 5 | Baths 9 Home ±3,424 sf | Lot ±9,376 sf Home ±2,740 sf | Lot ±3.2 acres Home ±7,649 sf | Lot ±1 acre Michael Dreyfus, Broker Noelle Queen, Sales Associate Ashley Banks, Sales Associate 650.485.3476 650.427.9211 650.544.8968 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 0MGIRWI2S 0MGIRWI2S01917593 0MGIRWI2S Downtown Palo Alto Downtown Menlo Park dreyfussir.com 728 Emerson St, Palo Alto 640 Oak Grove Ave, Menlo Park )EGL3J½GIMW-RHITIRHIRXP] 650.644.3474 650.847.1141 3[RIHERH3TIVEXIH Page 60 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Alain Pinel Realtors COME ON IN ATHERTON Price Upon Request ATHERTON $7,995,000 PALO ALTO $3,790,000 247 Atherton Avenue | 6bd/9ba 88 Tuscaloosa | 4bd/3+ba 703 N. 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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 55 Apr. season 44 Inexperienced File No. 613486 The name and residence address of the File No.: 614594 57 Sleeveless garment it’s OK to spill 45 Dinner hour Public The following person(s)/ registrant(s) has/ registrant(s) is(are): The following person (persons) is (are) food on? have abandoned the use of the fictitious ELISHA MARIE CAUNDAY doing business as: 49 Do a crop rotation chore business name(s). 544 Forest Ave. Kevin Yu Cello Studio, located at 1370 60 Home-cooked offering 50 Some blenders Notices The information given below is as it Palo Alto, CA 94301 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa 63 Heir, in legal terminology 53 Poker players look for them appeared on the fictitious business state- Registrant began transacting business Clara County. 64 Zappa with the given name Ian ment that was filed at the County Clerk- under the fictitious business name(s) This business is owned by: An Individual. 54 Sorrow Recorder’s Office. listed above on N/A. The name and residence address of the 65 Expected to come in 56 Playwright Yasmina 995 Fictitious Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): This statement was filed with the registrant(s) is(are): 66 Miles ___ gallon 58 “Look what I’ve done!” Statement STANFORD TERRACE INN County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara KEVIN YU 67 Sun. discourse 59 Hebrew month before Tishrei 531 Stanford Ave. County on February 22, 2016. 1370 Hamilton Ave. 68 Paid promos MACHINE ZONE MARKETPLACE Palo Alto, CA 94306 (PAW Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016) Palo Alto, CA 94301 60 Most TVs, these days MZ MARKETPLACE FILED IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY ON: Registrant began transacting business 69 Cat consumer of ‘80s TV 61 Have a payment due FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 1/29/2015 MARISAN GROUP under the fictitious business name(s) 70 Docs 62 Helping hand File No.: 613453 UNDER FILE NO.: 600794 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT listed above on 1/1/2016. The following person (persons) is (are) REGISTRANT’S NAME(S): File No.: 614206 This statement was filed with the County doing business as: STANFORD GROUPS LLC The following person (persons) is (are) Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 1.) Machine Zone Marketplace, 2.) MZ 531 Stanford Ave. doing business as: March 1, 2016. Marketplace, located at 2225 E. Bayshore Palo Alto, CA 94306 Marisan Group, located at 941 E. (PAW Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016) Road, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94303, THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: A Charleston Rd. Suite 102, Palo Alto, CA Santa Clara County. Limited Liability Company. 94303, Santa Clara County. THE SECRETARIAT This week’s SUDOKU This business is owned by: A This statement was filed with the County This business is owned by: An Individual. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Corporation. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on The name and residence address of the File No.: 614709 The name and residence address of the January 29, 2016. registrant(s) is(are): The following person (persons) is (are) registrant(s) is(are): (PAW Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 2016) MARIA PATERNO doing business as: MACHINE ZONE, INC. 1 Spencer Ct. The Secretariat, located at 1094 Tanland 2225 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 200 STANFORD TERRACE INN Sausalito, CA 94965 Dr. #102, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Santa Clara Palo Alto, CA 94303 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Registrant began transacting business County. Registrant began transacting business File No.: 613487 under the fictitious business name(s) This business is owned by: An Individual. under the fictitious business name(s) The following person (persons) is (are) listed above on 01/31/2011. The name and residence address of the listed above on N/A. doing business as: This statement was filed with the County registrant(s) is(are): This statement was filed with the County Stanford Terrace Inn, located at 531 Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on TAWNI ESCUDERO Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on Stanford Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa February 22, 2016. 1094 Tanland Dr. #102 January 29, 2016. Clara County. (PAW Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016) Palo Alto, CA 94303 (PAW Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 2016) This business is owned by: A Registrant began transacting business Corporation. GEARCLOUD LABS under the fictitious business name(s) PAWS AND PLAY PET ACCESSORIES The name and residence address of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT listed above on 1/1/16. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT registrant(s) is(are): File No.: 614367 This statement was filed with the County File No.: 613681 WILD RANGE INC. The following person (persons) is (are) Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on The following person (persons) is (are) 531 Stanford Ave. doing business as: March 2, 2016. doing business as: Palo Alto, CA 94306 Gearcloud Labs, located at 474 San Luis (PAW Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 2016) Paws and Play Pet Accessories, located at Registrant began transacting business Ave., Los Altos, CA 94024, Santa Clara 785 La Para Ave., Palo Alto, Calif. 94306, under the fictitious business name(s) County. EVAL GAL-OZ, PH. D. Santa Clara County. listed above on 10/19/2010. This business is owned by: A Limited FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT This business is owned by: An Individual. This statement was filed with the Liability Company. File No.: 614437 The name and residence address of the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara The name and residence address of the The following person (persons) is (are) registrant(s) is(are): County on January 29, 2016. registrant(s) is(are): doing business as: MARGARET E. PLATT (PAW Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 2016) ILIOTECH SOFTWARE SERVICES, LLC Eval- Gal-0z, Ph. D., located at 415 785 La Para Ave. 474 San Luis Ave. Cambridge Ave., Ste. 3, Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto, CA 94306 ELISHA MARIE SKIN & BODY Los Altos, CA 94024 94306, Santa Clara County. Registrant began transacting business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Registrant began transacting business This business is owned by: A Corporation. under the fictitious business name(s) File No.: 614173 under the fictitious business name(s) The name and residence address of the listed above on N/A. The following person (persons) is (are) listed above on 19 Jan. 2016. registrant(s) is(are): This statement was filed with the County doing business as: This statement was filed with the County E.U. INT’L CORP. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on Elisha Marie Skin & Body, located at 544 Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 741 Barron Ave. Answers on page 67 www.sudoku.name February 4, 2016. Forest Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa February 24, 2016. Palo Alto, CA 94306 (PAW Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 2016) Clara County. (PAW Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016) Registrant began transacting business Page 66 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com under the fictitious business name(s) NETWORKWISE caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un 0.50 acre parcel; thence along the reasonable estimated costs, expenses and ister the estate under the Independent listed above on 3/23/2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT formulario que usted pueda usar para Northeasterly line of said last described advances at the time of the initial publica- Administration of Estates Act. (This This statement was filed with the County File No.: 615013 su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos for- 0.50 acre parcel, South 51° 34’ 34” East tion of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is esti- authority will allow the personal repre- Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on The following person (persons) is (are) mularios de la corte y mas informacion 172.55 feet to the intersection thereof mated to be $1,632,397.20 (Estimated), sentative to take many actions without February 25, 2016. doing business as: en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de with the Northwesterly line of San provided, however, prepayment premi- obtaining court approval. Before taking (PAW Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 2016) Networkwise, located at 3075 Louis Rd., California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la Antonio Avenue, as said Northerly line ums, accrued interest and advances will certain very important actions, how- CABANA HOTEL-PALO ALTO Palo Alto, CA 94303, Santa Clara County. biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en was established in said Deed to the City increase this figure prior to sale. ever, the personal representative will be FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT This business is owned by: An Individual. la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no of Mountain View; thence along said Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include required to give notice to interested per- File No.: 614509 The name and residence address of the puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, Northwesterly line South 25° 45’ 00’ West all or part of said amount. In addition to sons unless they have waived notice or The following person (persons) is (are) registrant(s) is(are): pida al secretario de la corte que le de un 165.88 feet and Westerly on a tangent cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s consented to the proposed action.) The doing business as: PAUL SEAH formulario de exencion de pago de cuo- curve to the right, having a radius of check drawn on a state or national bank, independent administration authority will Cabana Hotel-Palo Alto, located at 4290 3075 Louis Rd. tas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, 30.00 feet, through a central angle of 102° a check drawn by a state or federal credit be granted unless an interested person El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Palo Alto, CA 94303 puede perder el caso por incumplimien- 49’ 30” an arc distance of 53.84 feet to said union or a check drawn by a state or fed- files an objection to the petition and Santa Clara County. Registrant began transacting business to y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, Northerly line of Fayette Drive; thence eral savings and loan association, savings shows good cause why the court should This business is owned by: A Limited under the fictitious business name(s) dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. along said Northeasterly line of Fayette association or savings bank specified in not grant the authority. Partnership. listed above on N/A. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es reco- Drive, North 51° 25’ 30” West 135.06 feet Section 5102 of the California Financial A HEARING on the petition will be held The name and residence address of the This statement was filed with the County mendable que llame a un abogado to the point of beginning. Except there- Code and authorized to do business in on April 25, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 10 registrant(s) is(are): Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un from all that portion of Parcel One and California, or other such funds as may be of the Superior Court of California, County BHUPENDRA PATEL March 10, 2016. abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de Two as described in the Deed from H.M. acceptable to the trustee. In the event of Santa Clara, located at 191 N. First St., 2 Cowell Ln. (PAW Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 2016) remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar Frantz, et ux, to City and County of San tender other than cash is accepted, the San Jose, CA, 95113. Menlo Park, CA 94025 a un abogado, es posible que cumpla Francisco as filed for record August Trustee may withhold the issuance of the If you object to the granting of the peti- PARIMAL PATEL 997 All Other Legals con los requisitos para obtener servi- 3,1949 in Book 1827 of Official Records, at Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds tion, you should appear at the hearing 4 Williams Ct. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE cios legales gratuitos de un programa Page 5, Santa Clara County Records, become available to the payee or endors- and state your objections or file written Menlo Park, CA 94025 OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. being more particularly described as fol- ee as a matter of right. The property objections with the court before the hear- Registrant began transacting business STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines lows: Beginning at a point on the offered for sale excludes all funds held on ing. Your appearance may be in person or under the fictitious business name(s) OF SANTA CLARA de lucro en el sitio web de California Northwesterly line of the hereinabove account by the property receiver, if appli- by your attorney. listed above on 1/1/2004. Case No.: 16CV291598 Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. described 0.778 acre parcel distant there- cable. DATE: March 7, 2016 FIDELITY If you are a creditor or a contingent credi- This statement was filed with the County TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes on North 25° 45’ 00” East 86.83 feet from NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, TRUSTEE tor of the decedent, you must file your Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on Petitioner: THOMAS MORGAN SEAY and de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o the most westerly corner thereof in the 15-00383-2 11000 Olson Drive, Suite 101 claim with the court and mail a copy to February 26, 2016. YIRAN MAO filed a petition with this poniendose en contacto con la corte o el Northeasterly line of Fayette Drive, as said Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916-636-0114 the personal representative appointed by (PAW Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 2016) court for a decree changing names as colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por Northeasterly line was established in the Sara Berens SALE INFORMATION CAN BE the court within the later of either (1) four ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las Deed from Clark W, Betts, et ux, to the OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.service- months from the date of first issuance of LAUGHING BROTHERS GRAPHICS follows: a.) ARIANNA MENGXI MAO to ARIANNA cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer City of Mountain Views as filed for Record linkasap.com AUTOMATED SALES letters to a general personal representa- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT un gravamen sobre cualquier recupera- May 1,1964 In Book 6487 of Official INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714.730.2727 tive, as defined in section 58 (b) of the File No.: 614425 SEAY b.) APOLLO SEAY MAO to APOLLO SEAY cion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida Records, at Page 118, Santa Clara County A-4565728 03/11/2016, 03/18/2016, California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days The following person (persons) is (are) mediante un acuerdo o una concesion Records; thence from said point of begin- 03/25/2016 from the date of mailing or personal doing business as: THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil, ning South 69° 36’ 44” East 169.09 feet to NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER delivery to you of a notice under section Laughing Brothers Graphics, located at Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte a point on the Northwesterly Line of San 9052 of the California Probate Code. 3198 Berryessa St., Palo Alto, CA 94303, this court at the hearing indicated below ESTATE OF: to show cause, if any, why the petition for antes de que la corte pueda desechar Antonio Avenue as established in said JEAN MONMA LAW aka JEAN H. LAW Other California statutes and legal author- Santa Clara County. el caso. Deed to the City of Mountain View, dis- ity may affect your rights as a creditor. This business is owned by: A Corporation. change of name should not be granted. Case No.: 1-16-PR 178287 Any person objecting to the name tant thereon South 25° 45’ 00” West 62.53 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, con- You may want to consult with an attorney The name and residence address of the The name and address of the court is: feet from the most Easterly corner of said knowledgeable in California law. registrant(s) is(are): changes described above must file a (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): tingent creditors, and persons who may written objection that includes the rea- hereinabove described 0.778 acre parcel; otherwise be interested in the will or You may examine the file kept by the MALONEY ENTERPRISES STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE thence along said Northwesterly line of court. If you are a person interested in 3198 Berryessa St. sons for the objection at least two court 111 North Hill Street, estate, or both, of JEAN MONMA LAW, aka days before the matter is scheduled to San Antonio Avenue North 25° 45’ 00” JEAN H. LAW. the estate, you may file with the court a Palo Alto, CA 94303 Los Angeles, CA 90012 East 62,53 feet to said Easterly corner; Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) Registrant began transacting business be heard and must appear at the hearing A Petition for Probate has been filed to show cause why the petition should The name, address and telephone thence along the Northeasterly line of by: DAVID LAW in the Superior Court of of the filing of an inventory and appraisal under the fictitious business name(s) number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff said 0.778 acre Parcel North 51° 34’ 34” of estate assets or of any petition or listed above on N/A. not be granted. If no written objection is California, County of SANTA CLARA. timely filed, the court may grant the peti- without an attorney, is: West 51.35 feet to a point on a line paral- The Petition for Probate requests that: account as provided in Probate Code sec- This statement was filed with the County (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de lel with and 80.00 feet Northeasterly, tion 1250. A Request for Special Notice Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on tion without a hearing. DAVID LAW be appointed as personal NOTICE OF HEARING: April 5, 2016, 8:45 telefono del abogado del demandante, measured at right angles from the course representative to administer the estate of form is available from the court clerk. February 25, 2016. o del demandante que no tiene abo- hereinabove described as South 69° 36’ Attorney for Petitioner: (PAW Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 2016) a.m., Room: Probate of the Superior the decedent. Court of California, County of Santa Clara, gado, es): 44” East 169.09 feet; thence along said The petition requests the decedent’s Richard A. Schindler, Esq. Schindler & WYZ KID LABS 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. John W. Peterson parallel line North 69° 36’ 44” West 112.89 will and codicils, if any, be admitted to Meyer, P.C. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 1906 West End Ave., feet to said Northwesterly line of the probate. The will and any codicils are 236 West Portal, #773 File No.: 614586 shall be published at least once each Nashville, TN, 0.778 acre parcel; thence along said available for examination in the file kept San Francisco, CA 94127 The following person (persons) is (are) week for four successive weeks prior to Phone: (615) 320-3700 Northwesterly line South 25° 45’ 00” West by the court. (415)421-0856 80.35 feet to the point of beginning. (PAW Mar. 11, 18, 25, 2016) doing business as: the date set for hearing on the petition date: February 3,2015 The petition requests authority to admin- Wyz Kid Labs, located at 125 University in the following newspaper of general Together with those certain rights con- (Fecha): tained in the Deed from H.M. Frantz and Avenue - Suite 120, Palo Alto, CA 94301, circulation, printed in this county: SHERRI R. CARTER Santa Clara County. PALO ALTO WEEKLY Dorothy V. Franz, his wife, 10. Masero and Answers to this week’s puzzles, which can be found on page 66. Clerk, by Judi Lara, Deputy Virginia, His wife to City and County of This business is owned by: A General Date: February 17, 2016 (Secretario) (Adjunto) Partnership. Thomas E. Kuhnle San Francisco, a municipal Corporation, NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: dated July 5,1949 and recorded August The name and residence address of the JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT You are served registrant(s) is(are): (PAW Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 2016) 3,1949 in Book 1827 of Official Records, as an individual defendant. Page 5. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If AWELE NDILI (PAW Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 2016) 2027 Wendover Lane SUMMONS you are considering bidding on this prop- San Jose, CA 95121 (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale erty lien, you should understand that ROBERT STEVENS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: No. 15-00383-2 Loan No: FRBandC File there are risks involved in bidding at a 180 Pineview Lane (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): No. 050625-0439 APN 148-16-037, 148- trustee auction. You will be bidding on a Menlo Park, CA 94025 DIEGO BELTRAMI 16-039 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A lien, not on the property itself. Placing the Registrant began transacting business DEED OF TRUST DATED January 18, 2011. highest bid at a trustee auction does not under the fictitious business name(s) YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT automatically entitle you to free and clear listed above on 1/17/2016. (LO ESTA DEMANDADO EL DEMANDATE): YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A ownership of the property. You should This statement was filed with the County MB TRADING FUTURES, INC. PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN also be aware that the lien being auc- Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on CASE NUMBER: BC571338 EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE tioned off may be a junior lien. If you are March 1, 2016. (Numero del Caso): PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU the highest bidder at the auction, you are (PAW Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 2016) SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 1, or may be responsible for paying off all NOTICE! You have been sued. The court 2016, at 11:00 AM, At the North Market liens senior to the lien being auctioned STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE may decide against you without your Street entrance to the County off, before you can receive clear title to OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME being heard unless you respond within Courthouse, 191 North Market Street, San the property. You are encouraged to File No. 614748 30 days. Read the Information below. Jose, CA 95113, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE investigate the existence, priority, and The following person(s)/registrant(s) has/ You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee, size of outstanding liens that may exist on have abandoned the use of the fictitious summons and legal papers are served on under and pursuant to the power of sale this property by contacting the county business name(s). The information given you to file a written response at this court contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorder’s office or a title insurance com- below is as it appeared on the ficti- and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A Recorded on January 27, 2011, as pany, either of which may charge you a tious business statement that was filed letter or phone call will not protect you. Instrument No. 21062804 of Official fee for this information. If you consult at the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. Your written response must be in proper Records in the office of the Recorder of either of these resources, you should be FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S): legal form if you want the court to hear Santa Clara County, CA, executed by: 544 aware that the same lender may hold EAGLE DEEP your case. There may be a court form that SAN ANTONIO ROAD LLC, A CALIFORNIA more than one mortgage or deed of trust 2225 E. Bayshore Rd., #200 you can use for your response. You can LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Trustor, on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY Palo Alto, CA 94303 find these court forms and more infor- in favor of Preferred Bank, as Beneficiary. OWNER: The sale date shown on this FILED IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY ON: mation at the California Courts Online together with that certain Modification of notice of sale may be postponed one or 05/26/2015 Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ Deed of Trust dated as of March 8, 2012, more times by the mortgagee, beneficia- UNDER FILE NO. 605242 selfhelp), your county law library, or the recorded in the Official Records in the ry, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section REGISTRANT’S NAME(S): courthouse nearest you. If you cannot office of the Recorder of Santa Clara 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law DEEP EAGLE LLC pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for County, California on March 20, 2012, as requires that information about trustee 2225 E. Bayshore Rd., #200 a fee waiver form. If you do not file your Instrument No. 21588215, and any modi- sale postponements be made available to Palo Alto, CA 94303 response on time, you may lose the case fications thereto are collectively referred you and to the public, as a courtesy to THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: by default, and your wages, money, and to herein from time to time as the “Deed those not present at the sale. If you wish A Limited Liability Company. property may be taken without further of Trust”, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION to learn whether your sale date has been This statement was filed with the County warning from the court. TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money postponed, and, if applicable, the Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on There are other legal requirements. You of the United States, all payable at the rescheduled time and date for the sale of March 2, 2016. may want to call an attorney right away. time of sale, that certain property situated this property, you may call 714.730.2727 (PAW Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 2016) If you do not know an attorney, you may in said County, California describing the or visit this Internet Web site www.ser- SILICON VALLEY LAUNCH want to call an attorney referral service. land therein as: THE LAND REFERRED TO vicelinkasap.com, using the file number FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT If you cannot afford an attorney, you HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY assigned to this case 15-00383-2. File No.: 614166 may be eligible for free legal services OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, COUNTY OF SANTA Information about postponements that The following person (persons) is (are) from a nonprofit legal services program. CLARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS are very short in duration or that occur doing business as: You can locate these nonprofit groups DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Beginning on close in time to the scheduled sale may Silicon Valley Launch, located at 530 at the California Legal Services Web the Northeasterly line of Fayette Drive, as not immediately be reflected in the tele- Lytton Ave., 2nd. Fl., Palo Alto, CA 94301, site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the said line was established in the Deed phone information or on the Internet Santa Clara County. California Courts Online Self-Help Center from Clark W. Betts, RR UX, to the City of Web site. The best way to verify post- This business is owned by: A General (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by Mountain View, and recorded May 1,1964 ponement information is to attend the Partnership. contacting your local court or county in Book 6487 of Official Records, at Page scheduled sale. The real property hereto- The name and residence address of the bar association. NOTE: The court has a 118, Santa Clara County records, at the fore described is being sold “as is”. The registrant(s) is(are): statutory lien for waived fees and cost intersection thereof with the street address and other common desig- BILL HANLEY on any settlement or arbitration award Northwesterly line of that certain 0.50 nation, if any, of the real property 530 Lytton Ave. 2nd. Fl. of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The acre Parcel of Land described in the Deed described above is purported to be: 544- Palo Alto, CA 94301 court’s lien must be paid before the court from Lester P. Cooley, et ux, to H.M. Frank 554 SAN ANTONIO ROAD, MOUNTAIN HEJIAO TANG will dismiss the case. and K.J. Masero as filed for record VIEW, CA The undersigned Trustee dis- 4298 Wilkie Way Unit P AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no respon- October 27,1948 in Book 1695 of Official claims any liability for any incorrectness Palo Alto, CA 94306 de dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede deci- Records, at Page 303, Santa Clara County of the street address and other common SHAN JIANG dir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Records; thence from said point of begin- designation, if any, shown herein. Said 3833 Park Blvd. Lea la information a continuacion. ning along said Northwesterly line of the sale will be made without covenant or Palo Alto, CA 94306 Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues 0.50 acre Parcel and also the warranty, express or implied, regarding Registrant began transacting business de que le entreguen esta citacion y Northwesterly line of that certain 0.50 title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay under the fictitious business name(s) papeles legales para presentar una acre parcel of land described in the Deed the remaining unpaid balance of the obli- listed above on 12/08/2015. respuesta por escrito en esta corte y from William L. Colley, to H.M. Frantz and gations secured by and pursuant to the Free. Fun. Only about Palo Alto. This statement was filed with the County hacer que se entregue una copia al K.V. Masero as filed for record on October power of sale contained in that certain Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on demandante. Una carta o una llamada 27,1948 in Book 1695 of Official Records, Deed of Trust (together with any modifi- February, 19, 2016. telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta at 297, Santa Clara County records, North cations thereto). The total amount of the C R O S S W O R D S (PAW Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 2016) por escrito tiene que estar en formato 25° 45’ 00” East 203.01 feet to the most unpaid balance of the obligations legal correcto si desea que procesen su Northerly corner of said last described secured by the property to be sold and www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 67 Sports NORCAL BASKETBALL Shorts It’s one ON U.S. SOCCER TEAM . . . test to Stanford freshman Amir Bashti was named by U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team head coach Tab Ramos to the 22-player roster that another will compete at the 2016 Dallas Cup set to take place March 20-26. It Pinewood girls upset will be the third stint with the U-20s nation’s No. 1 team, for Bashti, who was also part of a January training camp in Miami, Fla., face 31-0 Miramonte at which the U.S. won two matches by Keith Peters against local club teams. oc Scheppler has coached CARDINAL CORNER . . . Five the girls basketball team at Pinewood School for Cardinal wrestlers won matches D in the opening session at the more than 20 years. He has won 2016 NCAA Championships on more than 500 games and cap- Thursday at Madison Square tured six state championships. Garden. Advancing to the Round of 16 are Connor Schram (125), Joey McKenna (141), Jim Wilson (165) and Nathan Butler (285). Each Cardinal wrestler is competing in a 33-man bracket for the individual national title in their respective weight classes. The top-eight finishers in each weight class will be named 2016 All-Americans . . . The nationally No. 19-ranked Stanford women’s gymnastics team will pursue its sixth conference title at the Pac-12 Championships His 1998 team set a then-na- Saturday at 1 p.m. in Seattle, tional record for more 3-point- Wash. The Cardinal hit 23 of 24 ers in a single season. His 1999 routines at last year’s conference squad went 31-1 and he coached championships to finish third and three other teams to at least 30 register its 15th consecutive top-four victories. finish. Stanford has scored 197.175 As good as these previous at each of the past two Pac-12 Pinewood teams have been, with the accomplishments they have Championships. Stanford’s past two Peters Keith trips to Washington for the Pac-12 achieved, the 62-year-old Schep- Championships were successful pler believes the best may may be ones, winning the 2001 and 2008 his current unit. conference titles. The Cardinal will While the Panthers of today Menlo School senior Hannah Paye (10) scored 15 points in a 48-47 win over No. 3 seed St. Mary’s are just 24-5, have no dominant compete in Session I and is joined by (Albany) in a NorCal Division IV semifinal on Tuesday, including the winning 3-pointer. No. 17 Washington, No. 21 Arizona post player and no one standing and Arizona State. . . . Stanford over 6 feet, this Pinewood team has done something no other has junior Akash Modi continued his NORCAL BASKETBALL phenomenal 2016 campaign Sunday accomplished. as he represented the U.S. in the That achievement came Tues- Glasgow World Cup in Scotland. day night in Stockton when the Modi finished in fourth place in the Taking a shot Panthers toppled the nation’s No. all-around while taking first in parallel 1 team, St. Mary’s, by a shock- bars with a 15.166 score . . . The ing 72-69 score. The top-seeded at repeating history Rams fell to 28-1 and saw their Stanford baseball team will return 57-game win streak and season to action following an 11-day break Menlo School girls have Paye family and will open a three-game series end at the same time in the Nor- with Kansas starting Friday night at connection to previous hoop success Cal Open Division semifinals at San Joaquin Delta College. 7 p.m. The teams will meet again by Keith Peters Saturday (3 p.m.) and Sunday (noon), With St. Mary’s being the de- all at Sunken Diamond. he Menlo School girls began this basketball season with fending Open Division state a loss to Cardinal Newman in the opening round of the champion and loaded with Divi- T Cardinal Newman Tournament in December. Now, more sion I college talent, hoop insiders ON THE AIR than three months later, the Knights are hoping their season are calling the triumph the biggest doesn’t end the same way. upset in state basketball history. Friday That will be up to Menlo coach John Paye and his players, Fourth-seeded Pinewood now College baseball: Kansas at Stan- who’ll take a 21-7 record and No. 2 seed against top-seeded advances to play No. 2 Miramonte ford, 7 p.m.; KZSU (90.1 FM) Cardinal Newman (29-5) in the NorCal Division IV champi- (31-0) in the NorCal regional title Saturday onship game on Saturday at American Canyon High at 2 p.m. game of the CIF State Basketball Women’s gymnastics: Stanford at Pac-12 Championships, 1 p.m. and 6 Paye, for one, is surprised his team is still playing. Championships on Saturday at p.m.; Pac-12 Bay Networks “We never expected to make it to the NorCal title game, even Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento College baseball: Kansas at Stan- though we were coming off three consecutive CCS titles (2013, at 6 p.m. The teams met on Feb. ford, 3 p.m.; KZSU (90.1 FM) ‘14 and ‘15),” said Paye. 20 with Miramonte winning eas- Women’s basketball: USF at Stan- Paye has felt this way before, as a player at Menlo School in ily, 73-57. ford, 6 p.m.; ESPN2; KZSU (90.1 FM) 1983 and again as the girls’ coach in 1989. You can bet that Scheppler has Sunday “The neat thing about this year and the state playoffs in 1983 learned from that previous set- College baseball: Kansas at Stan- and 1989 was that none of us at Menlo expected to go as far as back to Miramonte and that his ford, noon; KZSU (90.1 FM) we did,” he said. players will be ready, as they were In 1983, Al Klein coached the Menlo boys to a state title after Peters Keith against St. Mary’s. READ MORE ONLINE the team didn’t even win the PAL title. In 1989, Paye coached “Believe it or not, Pinewood www.PASportsOnline.com the Menlo girls — including his sister Kate — to the first of scares people in how we play, how three state crowns. we shoot, how we don’t quit, how For expanded daily coverage of college and prep sports, visit Menlo junior Sam Erisman tallied 14 www.PASportsOnline.com (continued on page 70) points in the NorCal semifinal. (continued on page 71) Page 68 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Stanford is looking for a new head coach Search is under way after Dawkins is fired following a dismal 15-15 campaign with no postseason Rick Eymer Landry Fields, a future NBA draft ohnny Dawkins, in many pick, also returned. ways, is a victim of poor tim- Trent Johnson (let go by TCU J ing and high expectations. on Monday) bolted for a bet- Taking over from Trent Johnson ter paying job at LSU and Mike at the height of Stanford’s men’s Montgomery, Stanford’s win- basketball success, he departs ningest coach, had recently signed after an injury-plagued season to coach at California following a of which everybody stint with the Gold- will return. en State Warriors. Dawkins, 52, was The Cardinal relieved of duties on reached the post- Monday, finishing season in Dawkins’ Bob Drebin/stanfordphoto.com his first-ever head first year and won its coaching job with a first two games. But 156-115 record over ,it was the CBI, not eight seasons. He Feria/isiphotos.com Don the NCAA. led the Cardinal to Stanford has USF Athletics USF a pair of NIT cham- reached the Sweet pionships and one 16 five times in NCAA Sweet 16 program history, appearance. all since 1997, and Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer is coaching USF head coach and ex-Cardinal All-American In a results-orient- reached the Final in her 29th straight NCAA tournament. Jennifer Azzi is in her first NCAA tournament. ed profession, adver- Johnny Dawkins Four once. When sity doesn’t matter. Montgomery took Lose your projected starting point over, Stanford had one winning guard before the season? No ex- season in its previous 12. Dawkins Stanford women’s NCAA opener cuse. Losing your top rebounder took over on the heels of 15 con- early? Don’t bring me that. Just secutive winning seasons. win and win. “He felt sad he didn’t do as well has a real Cardinal connection Dawkins knew that. He’s a as he’d liked,” VanDerveer said. basketball lifer who has seen “He took it better than I did. I ab- by Rick Eymer USF won the WCC title as the overnight. “The program was in a and done it all. Results are the solutely love him and I’m going to t is perhaps fitting that Stan- No. 6 seed, beating the top three pretty bad state. I thought I could only thing that matters, not that miss him, too.” ford drew the University of teams along the way. change the mind-set quicker . . . it you’ve been a role model to your Only three Stanford coach- I San Francisco as a first-round “I’ve been watching them. I doesn’t happen overnight.” players, or inspired them toward es have won more games than opponent in the NCAA Women’s didn’t have anything else to do In her first two seasons at greatness. Dawkins, all of them legendary: Basketball Tournament. The this weekend,” VanDerveer said. USF, Azzi won a total of nine “This decision was not easy Montgomery (393), Howie Dall- game will feature a matchup of a “They’re playing got, they’re play- games. The Dons then went 12- and it was a very difficult discus- mar (256) and Everett Dean (167), Hall of Fame coach and her first ing confident. I know they are a 19 in back-to-back seasons before sion for both Johnny and me, but who coached the Cardinal (a.k.a. great All-American player. hard-nosed team. That’s how she making a breakthrough last year like everything else during his Indians) to its only NCAA title in That would be Tara VanDerveer played. If they play the way she — taking Gonzaga to four over- tenure at Stanford, he handled it 1942. and Jennifer Azzi. Coach and for- played, they’ll be running and times to reach the WCC title game with class, respect and the utmost According to Sports-Reference. mer player. Mentor and mentee. shooting threes.” before losing to BYU. concern for his student-athletes,” com, however, Stanford finished Just another link from the past to What makes this game even This season, Azzi and the Dons Stanford Director of Athletics with a .576 winning percentage the present. more special is that Azzi was took another step forward while Bernard Muir said. “There are under Dawkins’ watch compared “It’s a nicer sidebar. It adds VanDerveer’s first big-time re- making a tremendous run through so many great things that Johnny to a .625 winning percentage un- a storyline,” VanDerveer said cruit at Stanford and she helped their conference tourney. was able to accomplish on The der Johnson and a .700 mark dur- of playing against the Dons and bring the school’s first-ever “It finally clicked,” Azzi said of Farm, including improving the ing Montgomery’s reign. Azzi. “That’s why I thought they’d NCAA women’s basketball title her team coming together. “I don’t graduation rate, achieving an “I want to thank the Stanford do it. It is a great story. I don’t in 1990. have to worry about this team. Academic Progress Rate of 1000, community for playing such an want it to be a better story. I wish “I loved coaching Jennifer,” They own it. It’s really about an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance important part in the lives of they were playing someone else so VanDerveer said. “She and her togetherness.” and two NIT championships. The Tracy and I and in the lives of I could be rooting for her.” teammates put Stanford basket- Meanwhile, Stanford still has student-athletes Johnny coached our four children,” Dawkins said. The fourth-ranked Cardinal ball on the map. In a lot ways, the loss to the Huskies to consider. during his tenure at Stanford rep- “While I am disappointed that (24-7) will host West Coast Con- that’s why Karlie (Samuelson) “We played well the weekend resented the University with class we could not achieve the desired ference tournament champion and Erica (McCall) are sitting before the tournament,” Samuel- and humility.” high level results, I leave proud of USF (21-11) on Saturday in Ma- here with me. They wanted to son said. “We had a stumble but Stanford finished the year at 15- the tremendous young men who ples Pavilion at 6 p.m. The game play for a great program. Jennifer we know how we can play.” 15, 8-10 in the Pac-12. The Car- have given their all to the program will be televised on ESPN2. In the made it a great program with her Said McCall: “We’re definitely dinal suffered a disastrous loss to and I know the future is bright for preceding game, No. 5 Miami teammates.” upset still from that game. We Washington in the first round of Stanford basketball.” (24-8) and No. 12 South Dakota Samuelson acknowledged not learned that any game could be the conference tournament and Dawkins was hired in April of State (26-6) tip off at 3:30 p.m., knowing much about the relation- our last.” that seemed to be the last straw. 2008 by former Athletic Director as part of the Lexington Regional. ship between VanDerveer and The Cardinal is 32-4 all-time “I don’t think they can hire a Bob Bowlsby and took over a pro- The winners will play Monday, Azzi, though McCall said she in NCAA Tournament games at better person,” Cardinal wom- gram that had been to the NCAA also in Maples Pavilion. learned a lot about at it. Maples Pavilion and has won 12 en’s basketball and Hall of Fame tournament 13 of the previous 14 “This has been six years in the “Tara always tells the story straight. This season will be the coach Tara VanDerveer said. years. making,” said Azzi, in her sixth sea- about Jennifer icing and icing and 20th in which Stanford has hosted “He’s a class act and a great guy Dawkins has recruited well. His son as head coach. “It’s fantastic for icing to get ready for one game,” NCAA Tournament games in Ma- and he worked so hard.” successor will inherit a veteran our university and our program.” McCall said. “It should be a great ples Pavilion since staging its first Dawkins took over the reigns at roster that is expected to return USF returns to the NCAA party game against USF.” in 1989 and the 19th in which the Stanford during a tumultuous time intact along with standout recruit for the first time since 1997. Stan- The Dons advanced after trail- Cardinal has opened up its post- at the school. Brook and Robin in 6-10 power forward Trevor ford, which will be playing its first ing by 17 in the first quarter season at home. Lopez declared for the NBA draft Stanback, one of the highest-rated game since losing to Washington against top-seeded BYU. The Cardinal is a No. 4 seed in after two years at Stanford and a prospects on the West Coast, and in the first round of the Pac-12 “This is what we set our minds the NCAA Tournament for the Sweet 16 appearance. 6-7 Kodye Pugh, ranked No. 75 Conference tournament, opens its on years ago and to see it become second time after advancing to Fred Washington graduated, overall. 29th consecutive (and 30th over- a reality — I couldn’t be more last year’s Sweet 16 from the same leaving Dawkins with two re- Muir has begun a national all) tournament at home for the excited,” said Azzi, who believed position. No. 4 seeds are 208-136 turning starters in Mitch Johnson search. There is no timetable for 20th time. she would change USF’s program all-time in the tournament. Q and Anthony Goods. Sixth-man naming a new head coach. Q www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • March 18, 2016 • Page 69 Sports Menlo girls (continued from page 68) “For Kate’s 1989 team, again we had no expectations about going to the NorCal game because, again, we did not even win our league, losing out to SHP,” said Paye. “Again for the state playoffs, we went on a role and then were for- tunate that SHP got upset and we were able to advance to the Nor- Cal title game.” There’s another Paye on Menlo’s current roster, senior Hannah. She and teammates are now on the verge of perhaps repeating some history. Should the Knights beat Cardinal Newman on Saturday, they’ll advance to the CIF State Championships on Saturday, Peters Keith Peters Keith March 26 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento at 10 a.m. Cardinal Newman advanced with a 69-32 thumping of No. 4-seeded Sacred Menlo coach John Paye will be coaching in his fourth NorCal title Menlo junior Sam Erisman (25) and senior Olivia Pellarin (13) Heart Prep. game on Saturday, the first since 1991. sparked the Knights to a NorCal semifinal win. It was perhaps appropriate, then, that Hannah Paye knocked down V state championships (1989-91) 2,326 points and Hannah is wrap- the go-ahead 3-pointer with 52 sec- under John Paye. ping up hers as the team’s all-time onds left to help secure a 48-47 vic- John Paye, who also has coached leader with 3-pointers made (199). tory over No. 3 St. Mary’s (Albany) his oldest daughter (23-year-old Kate went on to help Stanford win in a Division IV regional semifinal Emma), said coaching family an NCAA title in 1992, but Han- of the CIF State Basketball Cham- members isn’t any more difficult nah won’t pursue the sport beyond pionships on Tuesday night. than other team members. high school. Thus, Menlo’s two The victory earned the Knights “As for coaching Kate and Han- NorCal wins have proved special. their first trip to the NorCal finals nah, I did not have to be especially The Knights battled their way since Kate Paye did the same in tough on them because they al- into the finals in a game that was 1991 — the third of three such ready had a tough, hard-working up for grabs throughout. trips to the title game. mindset,” John said. “They always “That game could’ve gone ei- It also was appropriate that came to practice and were ready to ther way,” said John Paye. “It was Kate Paye, now a veteran assistant compete. From a coaching stand- a typical March Madness type of coach with the Stanford women’s point, I always tried to coach and event where you didn’t know what basketball team, was in the crowd treat Hannah and Kate just like all was going to happen. You have to Tuesday along with a handful of of the other players on the team. hand it to both teams to be in it in former teammates Eileen Ha, Pretty much, I wanted to be consis- the last two minutes of the game Stephanie Nichols and Laurie tent on how I coached all the girls.” and fortunately we came up with Stucker from the ‘91 squad that Kate finished her career as Men- the big shot of Hannah.” won three consecutive Division lo’s all-time leading scorer with With 52 seconds left in the fourth quarter, senior Mackenzie Duffner connected with Paye on the outside. Paye, with a hand in her face, shot it over the defender and Menlo took a 48-45 lead and momentum. “I saw my teammate (Duffner) Peters Keith open turning and I saw the open gap and I knew that if I slid I had the open three so I took it,” said Hannah Paye, who finished with a Junior De’Jeane Stine (11) and senior Mackenzie Duffner (15) team-high 15 points. “It was really evenly split 16 points in the NorCal semifinal. exciting, I don’t think we’ve had this big of a crowd this year. It’s Smith converted the and-one play at your best.” always fun playing for a big crowd and St. Mary’s took the 32-31 lead The Knights will have to be at and getting hyped and getting ev- with just over six minutes to go. their best on Saturday, if they want eryone excited for you.” Menlo junior De’Jeane Stine a shot at repeating history. Paye Both teams started slow on of- was huge for the Knights in the believes his multiple-sport athletes fense in the first quarter. Duffner remaining four minutes in the will find the way. scored the first basket of the game game. The point guard scored “Interestingly, looking back on on a jumper with the clock at 4:50. seven points in 1:30, including the 1983 (boys), 1989, 1990, 1991 St. Mary’s took a 8-6 lead into the one 3-pointer and one steal — the and 2016 NorCal teams that I have second quarter. Knights taking the lead on her been involved with at Menlo, all of “I think everyone was a little corner trey, 44-42. them included multi-sport athletes bit nervous on both teams,” said Panthers sophomore De’janne who are excellent students.” John Paye. “We did end up with Evans tied the game when she The current group includes 48 points, but it was kind of nailed a 3-pointer from the corner Duffner (track), Stine (track), Paye tension- filled.” and the game went to 45-45 with (lacrosse), North (track), Pellarin The Knights stepped it up in the just under a minute left. (CCS and NorCal volleyball) and second quarter when sophomore St. Mary’s had a chance to take Ally Stuart (lacrosse). Mallory North found Olivia Pel- the lead with four seconds left “I strongly believe that multiple- larin for the layup and Menlo took and the ball, but Menlo’s defense sport athletes have an advantage the 19-16 edge going into halftime. forced a turnover and the Knights when it comes to single-elimina- In the third quarter, Paye hit her came away with the triumph. tion playoff competition because Keith Peters Keith second of three 3-pointers and the “We were a little bit relieved they seem to be more resilient and game was still close at 29-26 head- we pulled this one out because we tough-minded,” Paye said. ing into the fourth quarter. didn’t play our best game,” said That theory will be played out The fourth quarter started off Paye. “That’s kind of a sign of a Saturday. Q Menlo’s (L-R) Hannah Paye, Olivia Pellarin and Mackenzie Duffner with press defenses from both good team, when you’re able to — Andrew Preimesberger limited St. Mary’s to 16 first-half points. teams. Panthers forward Jasmine win when you’re not performing contributed Page 70 • March 18, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com Sports shot to tie the game with a trey. PREP ROUNDUP ATHLETES OF THE WEEK NorCal hoops The shot missed and M-A’s Blake (continued from page 68) Henry grabbed the rebound and was fouled, making the first free we execute game plans,” Schep- throw to cap the big victory. Winning pler remarked. The 6-foot-6 Henry used his While most probably believed height to good advantage and the Panthers had no shot against finished with 15 points plus eight in extra St. Mary’s, Scheppler’s team rebounds. Junior Kai Winterling proved otherwise. added his second straight 14-point The Panthers utilized their effort with Norton chipping in 10. innings deadly three-point shooting, mak- M-A made 10 of 13 foul shots in ing a remarkable 16 treys in just the final quarter to hold off the Palo Alto baseball 29 attempts and rallying from a Bells. 10-point deficit. wins twice to stay Scheppler acknowledged that Division I girls perfect in league play the triumph was the biggest of his Fourth-seeded Menlo-Atherton career, this from a man who has (27-5) saw its season come to an by Keith Peters won six state titles. end in a 74-51 loss to top-seeded lthough head coach Pete “When you look at us, we’re St. Francis of Sacramento (28-5) Fukuhara would like his not gonna look great at airports,” in a NorCal semifinal in the Capi- A team to beat opponents the Scheppler said. “But, it’s about tol city. usual way, his Palo Alto baseball skill. It’s about shooting. It’s The Bears struggled early to team is continuing to find ways to about driving. It’s about passing. break the Troubadours’ press pull out games in extra innings. It’s about handling the ball. And I while St. Francis scored 28 in the Twice this week the Vikings Greer Hoyem Matthew Seligson know that our skill level is better paint and from the arc. Things had to go extra innings to win. MENLO-ATHERTON HIGH PALO ALTO HIGH than any team around.” improved slightly for the Bears On Tuesday, in a makeup game The sophomore post had The senior attacker scored Junior Erin Poindexter-McHan in the second quarter as freshman against Cupertino, Paly scored 22 points and 14 rebounds 19 goals and added five as- and freshman Hannah Jump led Mele Kailahi scored five and the the winning run in the top of the in a CIF NorCal Division I sists as the Vikings defeated the 3-point parade as both drained Bears played tough defense, but ninth. On Wednesday, the Vikings basketball opener before Menlo-Atherton, Bella Vista six apiece while tallying 22 points Janae Fairbrook hit three of her settled things earlier by scoring a scoring 20 of her game-high and Foothill in nonleague each. For Poindexter-McHan, it six 3-pointers and St. Francis lead run in the bottom of the eighth 25 points in the second half lacrosse action to remain was a career high. by 35 at the half. to defeat visiting Wilcox, 4-3, in to help the Bears advance to undefeated following four While St. Mary’s was taller, The Bears mounted a comeback SCVAL De Anza Division base- the NorCal semifinals. matches to open the season. quicker and had more depth, Pine- in the second half with sophomore ball action. wood stuck to its game plan with Carly McLanahan hitting all 13 of The Vikings (3-0, 7-1-1) got two its primary rotation of six play- her points and Kailahi scoring an- hits and an RBI from Max Jung- Honorable mention ers. Poindexter-McHan, however, other 10 while finishing with 18, Goldberg in support of winning Taylor DeGroff Jonathan Dicks suffered a sprained ankle with but it was too little, too late for the pitcher Jeremy Akioka, who came Castilleja lacrosse Menlo-Atherton golf under 4:00 left, and had to leave Bears, who lose only four senior on in relief of Justin Hull. Sam Erisman William Hsieh the game and senior Chloe Eack- reserves while returning their en- In Tuesday’s 8-7 win at Cuper- Menlo basketball Menlo golf les fouled out with under 2:00 tire starting lineup. tino, the Vikings got three hits remaining. Zion Gabriel Justin Hull and two RBI from Hull, who also Junior Akayla Hackson chipped Division IV girls scored the winning run in the top Eastside Prep basketball Palo Alto baseball in with 12 points and freshman Sacred Heart Prep wrapped up of the ninth. Cameron Gordon Alex Liang Klara Astrom contributed 10. its fine 21-7 season with a 68-32 Paly and Wilcox meet again Fri- Sacred Heart Prep lacrosse Palo Alto swimming Each had a pair of 3-pointers. loss to host and top-seeded Cardi- day in Santa Clara to close their Gilliam Meeks* Kent Slaney* After committing nine turn- nal Newman (29-5) in Santa Rosa two-game home-and-home series. Gunn track and field Palo Alto track & field overs in the first quarter and trail- on Tuesday night. In Atherton, Sacred Heart Prep Ofa Sili Quintin Valenti ing at the half (43-37) while trying The Gators fell behind from continued its struggles as three Menlo-Atherton basketball Palo Alto lacrosse to figure out the Rams’ fullcourt the outset and trailed by 27-15 errors led to four unearned runs * previous winner press, Pinewood went on a 30-12 at halftime. Cardinal Newman for host Menlo-Atherton in a 6-3 Watch video interviews of the Athletes of the Week, go to PASportsOnline.com run in the second half to take a then exploded for 28 points in the decision for the Bears in PAL Bay 69-61 lead and withstood a last- third period to put the game out Division action Wednesday. In San Jose, first-place Harker with Ha leading the way with a minute rally by the Rams. of reach. Menlo-Atherton (1-0, 4-3) showed why it’s the team to beat 1-over 70. Mata shot 72 and Ali Sophomore Tatum Angotti was scored four runs in the first two this season following a 188-212 had a 74. Division I boys the only SHP player in double fig- innings. Jack Molumphy had victory over Sacred Heart Prep at While the Pinewood girls made ures with 11. Seniors Ma’ata Ma- three hits for the Gators (1-1, 1-8) Cinnabar Hills. Harker features Boys lacrosse the biggest news of the night, the koni, Riley Hemm, Juliana Clark, and John McGory added two as the three younger brothers of Jack Crockett scored the win- Menlo-Athertons boys weren’t far Chandi Ingram and Tara Ritchey SHP actually out-hit the Bears. Stanford All-American Maver- ning goal in overtime off an assist behind. all concluded their prep careers. Nick Olson and Hunter Sevy al- ick McNealy — Dakota, Colt and from Will Kremer to lead Sacred The No. 5-seeded Bears will lowed a combined two earned Scout. Dakota shot 37, Colt a 38 Heart Prep to a 10-9 overtime play in their first NorCal title Division V girls runs for M-A. and Scout a 41 against the Gators, win over host Serra on Tuesday. game since 1989 — M-A won the Top-seeded Eastside Prep ad- On Tuesday, RJ Babiera allowed who were led by Shane Snow’s Kevin Tinsley tied the match at second of back-to-back NorCal ti- vanced to its second straight Nor- no earned runs over four innings 1-over 37. 9, scoring with just two seconds tles that year — following a 50-46 Cal title game following a 62-44 and slammed a bases-loaded tri- Snow also shot 37 in a 201- remaining after Crockett had won upending of top-seeded Bellarm- semifinal victory over No. 4 Ur- ple to pace Menlo School to a 9-2 242 WBAL victory oer Crystal a face-off with 25 seconds left ine (20-9) in a regional semifinal ban School (24-9) of San Fran- victory over host Half Moon Bay Springs on Tuesday at Peninsula and drove down the field before Tuesday night in San Jose. cisco on Tuesday night in East to open the PAL Ocean Division Country Club. passing to Tinsley. The Gators (3- The Bears (28-4) will face No. Palo Alto. season on Tuesday. Babiera’s big On Tuesday, Palo Alto re- 1) got two goals from Crockett, 7 Berkeley (23-8), a 64-52 winner Sophomore Kayla Tahaafe hit came in the top of the seventh. mained undefeated while picking Harrison Toig and Tinsley with over No. 3 Monte Vista (Dan- led Eastside Prep with 25 points He also scored on a sacrifice fly up a pair of dual-match victories Tommy Barnds, Kremere, Frank ville), in the NorCal finals on with freshman Kayla Mahan and by David Farnham. in SCVAL De Anza Division ac- Bell and Trevor Peay scored one Saturday at Sleep Train Arena in sophomore Alayah Bell adding tion at par-34 Palo Alto Muni. The apiece. Cody Weibe came up with Sacramento at 4 p.m. 10 each. Freshman Zion Gabriel Boys golf Vikings (4-0, 5-0) posted a score nine saves in goal. M-A defeated Berkeley, 58-54, and sophomore Ra’Anna Bey With senior Jeff Herr leading of 182 to defeat Homestead (203) on Dec. 30 to win the Tim Cole each contributed nine points to the way with a 1-under 35 to earn and Cupertino (211). Matt Lewis Girls lacrosse Tournament. the victory. medalist honors, Menlo School led Paly with a 1-over 35 while Sacred Heart Prep remained M-A, which lost to Bellarmine The Panthers (18-11) will face (2-2) cruised to a 190-326 victory Ahmed Ali, Sergi Mata and Joon- undefeated following a 14-9 non- (58-57) in a nonleague game in No. 2 seed St. Joseph Notre Dame over Pinewood in West Bay Ath- sung Ha all shot 36. Timothy Liu league triumph over host Gunn on the preseason, grabbed a 24-18 (26-8), a 54-48 winner over No. letic League dual-match action. rounded out the scoring with a 39 Wednesday night. Cameron Gor- halftime lead and extended that to 3 Priory (19-7), in the regional Herr had a birdie on the par-4 while Homestead dropped to 1-1 don scored five goals to pace the 38-29 after three periods as senior final of the CIF State Basketball sixth hole. Max Ting had a pair and Cupertino to 1-2 in league. Gators (4-0), who held a slim 5-4 Lucas Fioretti drained a 3-pointer Championships on Saturday at of birdies on his way to a 37, with On Monday, Palo Alto tied for halftime lead. at the buzzer. American Canyon High at 10 a.m. Will Hsieh and Seth Pope adding sixth at the annual De La Salle In- Libby Muir added four goals Junior Eric Norton sank one Priory wrapped up its best-ever 39s and Charlie Hsieh a 40 at Palo vitational at Crow Canyon Coun- plus three assists with Emma of two free throws with 12.1 sec- season as freshman post Ila Lane Alto Hills Golf & Country Club. try Club. The Vikings shot 369 Johnson adding three goals. 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