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CONSERVATION Wasting water? Here come the enforcers With state levying $500-a-day fines for water wasters, Valley water board backs $500,000 conservation effort by Elena Kadvany he Santa Clara Valley Water to combat California’s ever- District board of directors worsening drought. T Tuesday night unanimously Santa Clara County has only approved the hiring of up to 10 cut its water use by 12 percent temporary water-conservation since last year, he said. enforcers who will be charged “Our target is 20 percent, so with investigating water waste we have a long way to go. Obvi-

6iÀV>Ê7iLiÀ throughout the county. ously everything that we’ve done The team of temporary hires, to date has not gotten us to the who could start enforcing water goal, so the board has been re- regulations in about a month, ally interested in doing more. will not have the authority to cite “We have limited abilities to Nothing says summer like ... lemonade people or issue tickets, however, do things like mandate water Cefe Vergara-Tucker, 9, carries a jug of fresh-squeezed strawberry lemonade to his stand on water district spokesman Marty restrictions, so this is one thing Edgewood Drive after selling out the first batch to neighbors and friends on July 22. The quaff Grimes said Wednesday. that we can do,” he said. was 50 cents a cup. “They will be more of an edu- Grimes said he also sees the cational resource to respond to temporary water enforcers as complaints or reports that we performing a service that re- get or that get referred to us of source-strapped cities and water EDUCATION water waste,” he said. “We’ll companies — who also receive go out and investigate and let complaints or reports about wa- people know what the rules are. ter waste — cannot. East Palo Alto youth program aims If they’re breaking them, we’ll “Not only do we think we can maybe offer referrals to services help save water, it’s also just they might be eligible for, like a helping empower people to do to build qualities for success water-wise house call or a rebate something because ... a lot of program to replace some irriga- people are doing everything they Summer lessons focus on the perils of secondhand smoke, the meaning of friendship tion equipment.” can in their own water use, and by Chris Kenrick The district’s effort comes they’re now trying to help out by a week after the State Water addressing the water waste that uriosity, persistence, resil- This fall they’ll fan out to middle those either have graduated or are Resources Control Board ap- they see around them. They can’t ience. schools from East Palo Alto to Por- on track to graduate — more than proved an emergency regulation do it on their own, and water C After decades of teach- tola Valley and Palo Alto — but in triple the national rate for students to increase water conservation companies and cities don’t have ing and mentoring at-risk youth, the afternoons they’ll return for of color. throughout the state. Starting the staff to do it on their own, so Anna Waring knows that kids mentoring, tutoring and extra sup- School transitions can be tough Aug. 1, up to $500-per-day fines we want to be a service to them armed with those qualities have a port from Waring’s East Palo Alto for any kid, and some get “lost” will be issued to people caught to be able to follow up on these better shot at succeeding against program, Foundation for a College as early as middle school, Waring using drinkable water to hose off calls.” the odds. Education. said. “We’re hoping to broaden our sidewalks and driveways, water- The district has never imple- Under her watchful eye, several The foundation last year ex- base of students who have success- ing lawns or gardens to the point mented a program like this be- dozen sixth- and seventh-graders tended its reach to middle school fully navigated middle school and of causing runoff, washing cars fore, Grimes said, estimating it from East Palo Alto and eastern students after 18 years of strictly are (academically) able to partici- without a hose equipped with a will take about a month to re- Menlo Park this summer are prac- focusing on high school and be- pate in a college-access program,” shutoff nozzle and using potable cruit, hire and train the team of ticing those skills with breathing yond. Since 1999, 140 students she said. water in fountains. enforcers. The board voted 6 to 0 exercises, public speaking, video have graduated from the founda- “We also wanted to do some- Grimes said the creation of a Tuesday to authorize a $500,000 production, lessons in computer tion’s high school support pro- thing in the summer that’s a lit- water-conservation enforcement budget to support the program. coding and “design thinking,” and gram, with all of them enrolling team stemmed from the district’s community projects. in college. Eighty-five percent of VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊ£Ó® desire to “ratchet up our efforts” VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊ£Î® ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕÞÊÓx]ÊÓä£{ÊU Page 5 COME PARTY WITH THESE GUYS! Upfront “A DELIGHTFULLY FUNNY ROAD MOVIE ABOUT TWO LONGTIME FRIENDS OF A CERTAIN AGE!” 450 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 QUOTE OF THE WEEK –Manohla Dargis, THE NEW YORK TIMES (650) 326-8210 “MAGICAL, BEAUTIFUL, A PERFECT MOVIE. PUBLISHER UNDENIABLY TRIUMPHANT! HILARIOUS PERFECTION!” William S. Johnson (223-6505) –GRANTLAND EDITORIAL Editor Jocelyn Dong (223-6514) “UPROARIOUS!” “A GORGEOUS, JOYOUS FILM!” Associate Editor Carol Blitzer (223-6511) –GQ –VARIETY Sports Editor Keith Peters (223-6516 “A WINNER ABOUT NOT LOSING YOUR SPARK!” Express & Online Editor Elena Kadvany (223-6519) –TIME OUT NEW YORK Assistant Sports Editor Rick Eymer (223-6521) We have a long way to go. Spectrum Editor Renee Batti (223-6528) “A BREAKOUT FILM IN EVERY WAY!” Staff Writers Sue Dremann (223-6518), Chris — Marty Grimes, Santa Clara Valley Water District –WALL STREET JOURNAL Kenrick (223-6512), Gennady Sheyner (223-6513) Editorial Assistant/Intern Coordinator spokesman, on the need for county residents to cut SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL Sam Sciolla (223-6515) water use by 20 percent over last year. LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL Staff Photographer Veronica Weber (223-6520) See story on page 5. Contributors Andrew Preimesberger, Dale F. Bentson, Peter Canavese, Kit Davey, Tyler Hanley, Iris Harrell, Sheila Himmel, Chad Jones, Karla Kane, Ari Kaye, Kevin Kirby, Terri Lobdell, Jack McKinnon, Jeanie K. Smith, Susan Tavernetti Interns Benjamin Custer, Christina Dong, Melissa Landeros, Ciera Pasturel Around Town ADVERTISING FOR THE BIRDS ... It’s not only for Szabo to complete, while the Vice President Sales & Marketing new developments’ mass, den- subtraction of the basin rendered Tom Zahiralis (223-6570) sity and modernity that Palo Alto $10,255 of work unnecessary. Multimedia Advertising Sales Adam Carter (223-6573), Elaine Clark (223-6572), residents decry; now it’s also their Last Thursday, the art commis- WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY Connie Jo Cotton (223-6571), Janice Hoogner lack of bird-friendliness. Numer- sion unanimously approved the (223-6576), Meredith Mitchell (223-6569) MARTHA STEPHENS & AARON KATZ ous Town Square commenters on net $12,258 of additional work. Digital Media Sales Heather Choi (223-6587) last week’s cover story on archi- WWW.SONYCLASSICS.COM Real Estate Advertising Sales Neal Fine (223-6583), Carolyn Oliver (223-6581), tectural review are advocating for BEST IN SNOBBYNESS ...Palo CENTURY CINEMAS 16 Rosemary Lewkowitz (223-6585) an ordinance to prevent designs Alto likes to think it’s the best at 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View STARTS FRIDAY, JULY 25 (800) FANDANGO Inside Advertising Sales Irene Schwartz (223-6580) that cause birds to fly into build- many things: going green, engen- Real Estate Advertising Assistant VIEW THE TRAILER AT WWW.LANDHOMOVIE.COM Diane Martin (223-6584) ings. “Birds collide with windows dering innovation, beautiful open Legal Advertising Alicia Santillan (223-6578) that reflect trees, landscaping, space, dining, education. Turns out ADVERTISING SERVICES or sky,” wrote Shani Kleinhaus Palo Altans are best at something Advertising Services Manager of the Santa Clara Valley Audu- else: being snobby. Movoto, a na- Jennifer Lindberg (223-6595) bon Society. “There are ways to tional real estate brokerage website Sales & Production Coordinators design buildings that are safer (ironically co-founded by Palo Alto Dorothy Hassett (223-6597), Blanca Yoc (223-6596) “BOLD, ORIGINAL for birds.” Other Town Square resident Dan Lorimer), has dubbed DESIGN posters soon chimed in. “Please Palo Alto the No. 1 snobbiest small Design & Production Manager Lili Cao (223-6560) help Palo Alto to become a Bird city in America (out of 10 total). & INVOLVING.” Senior Designers Linda Atilano, Paul Llewellyn TODD MCCARTHY, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER Designers Colleen Hench, Rosanna Leung, Friendly city,” Vi Sialia pleaded. “Locals are proud of where they Peter Sorin Another sounded hopeful about live and aren’t afraid to brag about EXPRESS, ONLINE AND VIDEO SERVICES the possibility of a bird-safety it if it comes up in conversation Online Operations Coordinator ordinance: “Utility and beauty are (or even if it doesn’t),” reads a Mo- “A AND MOODY, CEREBRAL Ashley Finden (223-6508) unfortunately within the domain voto post on Palo Alto’s ranking. VERY ROMANTIC MYSTERY ABOUT BUSINESS of the property owners, but an Movoto arrived at the rankings Payroll & Benefits Susie Ochoa (223-6544) ordinance about architecture that after analyzing median home price LOVE, CHANCE, FATE AND SCIENCE.” Business Associates Elena Dineva (223-6542), Mary ROGER MOORE, MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE McDonald (223-6543), Cathy Stringari (223-6541) doesn’t kill birds is something that (the higher the better); percent of the City could probably do.” population with a college degree ADMINISTRATION Receptionist Doris Taylor (the higher the better); and private Courier Ruben Espinoza SHIFTING WATERS ... A replace- schools, performing arts, art gal- EMBARCADERO MEDIA ment for the damaged “bird bath” leries and fast-food restaurants per President William S. Johnson (223-6505) fountain at the northern end of capita (the more the better). Palo Vice President & CFO Michael I. Naar (223-6540) Palo Alto’s California Avenue has Alto, with the highest median home Vice President Sales & Marketing been in the works for almost six price (more than $1 million on av- Tom Zahiralis (223-6570) years, but the city’s Public Art erage, according to Movoto), the Director, Information Technology & Webmaster Frank A. Bravo (223-6551) Commission last week authorized fourth highest household income, Marketing & Creative Director one more tweak to keep things in fourth highest percent of college Shannon Corey (223-6560) line with the changing plans for grads (at 80 percent), high number Major Accounts Sales Manager the area. The fountain’s convo- of private schools and a “wide se- Connie Jo Cotton (223-6571) Director, Circulation & Mailing Services luted history began in 2008, when lection” of art galleries, easily came Zach Allen (223-6557) the commission sought and were out as most snobby. Circulation Assistant Alicia Santillan denied $190,000 from the City Computer System Associates Council for a fountain to be cre- GOING NATIONAL ON BULLYING Chris Planessi, Chip Poedjosoedarmo ated by artist Bruce Beasley. After ...Palo Alto Mayor Nancy Shep- The Palo Alto Weekly (ISSN 0199-1159) is published every Friday by Embarcadero Media, 450 Cambridge locals clamored for a fountain herd joined more than 170 mayors Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306, (650) 326-8210. Periodicals that would make a “splashy water across the country in signing on postage paid at Palo Alto, CA and additional mailing offices. Adjudicated a newspaper of general circulation sound,” among other preferences, to The BULLY Project, an anti- for Santa Clara County. The Palo Alto Weekly is deliv- the commission then decided on bullying initiative launched by the ered free to homes in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley, East Palo Alto, to faculty and staff a more contemporary — and less U.S. Conference of Mayors and households on the Stanford campus and to portions expensive — fountain design in filmmaker Lee Hirsch, creator of of Los Altos Hills. If you are not currently receiving the paper, you may request free delivery by calling 326- January 2011. “Confluence” by the 2011 film “Bully. “ Hirsch wants 8210. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Palo Alto Mark Szabo would cost $50,000, people to know that more than 13 Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302. ©2014 by Embarcadero Media. All rights reserved. Reproduction in addition to some public-works million kids are bullied in America without permission is strictly prohibited. The Palo Alto funds. Then the city’s planning each year. Said Shepherd: “We Weekly is available on the Internet via Palo Alto Online at: www.PaloAltoOnline.com department began to roll out its have faced this issue on a local Our email addresses are: [email protected], California Avenue Streetscape level in our community and know [email protected], [email protected], Project, the importance of bringing to- [email protected] which prompted discus- Missed delivery or start/stop your paper? sion on moving “Confluence” gether parents, students, schools, Call 650 223-6557, or email [email protected]. more into the center of a planned mental health professionals and You may also subscribe online at plaza to make the area more others to form a system of support “GRADE A. www.PaloAltoOnline.com. Subscriptions are $60/yr. AN EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER pedestrian-friendly and acces- for our youth and teens that we FRAUGHT WITH NEW DISCOVERIES SUBSCRIBE! sible. Meanwhile, new regulations call Project Safety Net.” The Palo ” Support your local newspaper for filtration systems and pooling Alto school district recently spent AND POIGNANT CHARACTER DEVELOPMENTS. by becoming a paid subscriber. ADAM CHITWOOD, COLLIDER.COM fountains made it necessary to re- more than 18 months developing $60 per year. $100 for two years. design “Confluence,” taking away new policies on bullying, prompt- Name: ______a basin and replacing it with rocks ed by a 2012 federal finding that Address: ______for falling water to splash on. the district’s mishandling of an These changes and other unpaid ongoing bullying case had violated EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENTS START FRIDAY, JULY 25 City/Zip: ______services added up to a grand the civil rights of a middle school MOUNTAIN VIEW SAN JOSE Mail to: Palo Alto Weekly, &*-.,0'*&)$ $)&,$ student with disabilities. 450 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto CA 94306 total of $22,513 in additional work N

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I received a call from a buyer telling thus is not selling. The seller will start monument, to City Hall me that he read in a local online receiving lowball offers and may end paper that a house on a desirable up eventually selling at a lower price City embarks on $300,000 effort to make Hamilton Avenue building easier to navigate street in Palo Alto dropped in price. than the fair market value. by Gennady Sheyner He was wondering if this was true in Sellers, ask your agent to prepare this market. Well the answer is yes - a market analysis and price your isitors who have a hard time a house in Palo Alto on a desirable home in line with the mid-range of finding their way around street did have a price reduction. The the comparables. In this market it is V Palo Alto City Hall will fact of the matter is that even in Palo safer to underprice than overprice soon get plenty of help from the Alto and in our competitive market, your home. Visiting open houses is city, which is embarking on a an overpriced home will not sell the most vivid way to get a reality $300,000 effort to install a net- unless the list price is in line with the check about what you’re up against work of signs in and around its fair market value. and what your home’s strengths and primary civic hub. While some sellers are tempted to weaknesses are compared with the The ambitious sign program, list their property at a high price and other homes buyers will see. which is part of a $4.5-million test the market or negotiate down Do not underestimate buyers’ effort to make City Hall more the price, this strategy often has the knowledge about the market. If your welcoming and inclusive, in- opposite result. As the house stays home is underpriced you most likely cludes 21 separate signs, includ- longer on the market, the house will receive multiple offers and the ing building signs, freestanding may develop a stigma that there is house will end up selling at its fair signs and direction signs leading something wrong with the house and market value. people to the Civic Center’s underground garage. Among the I offer complimentary staging when I list your home. Contact me at Alain Pinel Realtors (650) 384-5392 or send me an email at [email protected]. most visible signs will be a new ÕÀÌiÃÞÊ ÌÞÊvÊ*>ÊÌ Follow my blog at samiacullen.com freestanding monument installed One option for signage above the front doors of Palo Alto’s City at the corner of Hamilton Ave- Hall features a dark outline of each cutout letter. The other option nue and Bryant Street. The gray does not include the outline. aluminum sign will be 4 feet 6 inches tall and nearly 14 feet 10 said he was “thrilled” about the proposal, called “Conversation,” Multimedia Advertising inches wide and will feature the clarity and logic of the proposed will “activate the renovated City city’s logo (the El Palo Alto red- program. Hall lobby space, invite visitors to Sales Representative wood), the words “City of Palo “We struggle all the time in interact with the artwork, and offer Alto” and City Hall’s address, how to do signage in other city a new and exciting art experience Embarcadero Media is a locally-owned and independent 250 Hamilton Ave. buildings,” Popp said. “This to for visitors each time they visit City multimedia company based in Palo Alto. We have published The building itself will also me looks like the solution.” Hall lobby,” according to a report in Palo Alto for the last 35 years, with award winning feature a prominent new entry The sign program is part of a that the city’s Public Art Commis- publications such as the Palo Alto Weekly, Mountain View sign: illuminated aluminum broader renovation of City Hall, a sion discussed on July 17. After a letters mounted over the front $4.5-million project that includes brief discussion, the commission Voice and Menlo Park Almanac on the Peninsula, and doors. The building’s tinted- a refurbishment of the small unanimously voted to contribute the Pleasanton Weekly in the East Bay. In each of these glass doors, which are currently Council Conference Room; the $25,000 from the city’s Percent for communities our papers are the dominate, best-read and barely distinguishable from the creation of a new public-meeting Art budget for this project. most respected among its various competitors. We also rest of the glass paneling the room next to the City Hall lobby; Commission Vice Chair Ben operate extremely popular interactive community news and monolithic facade, will grow the relocation of customer-service Miyaji, who took part in the se- information websites in all of our cities, plus unique online- more conspicuous with the representatives to the first floor; lection process, said the goal is only operations in Danville and San Ramon. words “CITY HALL” hovering and a personnel shuffle involv- to make visitors feel “welcomed” We’re looking for talented and articulate Outside Sales above them. A similar sign of ing six departments. The project, at the City Hall lobby, which he Representatives for our Retail Sales Team. Experience the word “POLICE” will be in- which began with a proposal to re- compared to a “living room.” in online, social and print media sales is a plus, but not a stalled in front of the staircase model the small conference room “(When) you come in, you requirement. Familiarity with the advertising industry and leading to the police headquar- and gradually became a ground- want to be welcomed and feel selling solutions to small and medium size businesses is a ters on Forest Avenue. floor makeover, was swiftly and like you’re kind of at home,” Mi- big plus. Four year college degree is preferred. The parking structure under the unanimously approved by the yaji said. “I feel this is what the building will also become more council on June 16. project will do.” As a Multimedia Account Executive, you will contact and prominent, with tall, slender free- As part of the renovation, the In addition to the public-art work with local businesses to expand their brand identity and standing signs directing pedestri- city is also spending more than funding, the new-media proj- support their future success using marketing and advertising ans to the King Plaza staircases $200,000 on new media art for ect will be funded through opportunities available through our 4 marketing platforms: that lead underground and direct- the refurbished lobby — an in- the city’s capital-improvement print campaigns, website and mobile advertising, and email ing drivers to the garage ramps. teractive screen that will include program and the $150,000 for marketing. There will be six garage signs, photos, information about city public art included in the City The ideal candidate is an organized and assertive self- with three wall signs near each services, news feeds and oppor- Hall renovation budget. Narduli starter who loves working as a team to achieve sales goals, public entrance. tunities for visitors to provide will be gathering input from the possesses strong verbal, written, persuasive and listening The master plan has already feedback. Palo Alto officials community as part of her con- interpersonal skills, can provide exceptional customer received some kudos from the have been soliciting proposals for cept development, according to service and is not afraid of hard work to succeed. city’s Architectural Review more than a year and have gradu- staff. She anticipates it will take Board, which reviewed the pro- ally winnowed the artist-appli- about six to eight months before If you have the passion to achieve great success in your posal on July 17 but did not vote cant pool from 107 to three. the artwork is ready for instal- career and can contribute signiﬁ cantly to our leadership on it. The board requested Public Ultimately, after consultation lation. N position in the market, please email your resume and a cover Works to provide more options with various departments, art- Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner letter describing why you believe you are the right candidate about the sign directly in front of ist Susan Narduli was selected to can be emailed at gsheyner@ for this fantastic opportunity. (NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE) City Hall and to ascertain wheth- create the lobby installation. Her paweekly.com. er garages need be equipped with Submit your resume and cover letter to: signs informing visitors about the Tom Zahiralis, Vice President Sales and Marketing electrical-vehicle chargers inside. [email protected] The discussion will continue on Public Agenda Aug. 21. Even so, board members were A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week generally enthusiastic about the CITY COUNCIL ... The council has no meetings scheduled this week. master-sign program, with Chair Lee Lippert saying he was “very PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ... The commission excited” about the proposal and plans to discuss reforms to the planned-community zoning process and Vice Chair Randy Popp suggest- consider revisions to the city’s “build-to line” requirements for new de- ing that the proposal can serve velopments. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, in 450 Cambridge Avenue | Palo Alto, CA 94306 | 650.326.8210 PaloAltoOnline.com | TheAlmanacOnline.com | MountainViewOnline.com as a template for other sign pro- the Council Conference Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. grams throughout the city. Popp ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕÞÊÓx]ÊÓä£{ÊU Page 7 Upfront

FIRE DEPARTMENT Palo Alto to beef up emergency medical services Fire Department’s focus shifts with bigger ambulance fleet, new Strategic Plan by Gennady Sheyner

ith demand for emer- service in recent years, as the 4,521 in 2011 to 4,584 in 2012 ing demographics have made this that dropped to about 22 times a gency medical services city’s population has both in- and to 4,712 in 2013. function particularly important, as month with the addition. The goal W on the rise, the Palo Alto creased and aged. The expanding role of para- more seniors prompt more calls is to bring the number to fewer Fire Department is preparing to According to the city’s 2013 medics services is also reflected for medical help. Nickel noted than 10 trips a month, he said. add a fourth ambulance to its Performance Report, a compen- in the Fire Department’s recently that residents 65 and older make The city is also rebranding itself fleet and rebrand itself to reflect dium of data about various de- completed Strategic Plan, a big- up about 17 percent of the city’s to reflect its broad range of func- its changing role. partments, the number of ambu- picture document that evaluates population but use close to 50 per- tions, Nickel said. Department The city’s paramedics opera- lance transports (which includes the department’s strengths and cent of its ambulance services. officials are considering, among tion, which has been in place for both Fire Department vehicles weaknesses; surveys community Nickel said that while the de- other ideas, a new name for the nearly four decades, was most and ambulances from outside and personnel attitudes about department remains as committed department to reflect its more ex- recently expanded in 2013, when agencies) increased from 3,005 in partment priorities; and proposes as ever to training for firefighting, pansive role. the department added a third am- 2011 to 3,220 in 2012 and up to ways to improve. the Strategic Plan further under- The new Strategic Plan, which bulance. The additions reflect the 3,523 in 2013. At the same time, The document, which was com- scored the need to devote more covers 2014 to 2018, also notes ar- growing number of ambulance the number of medical/rescue in- pleted in late May, suggests that resources to medical response. eas in which firefighters believe the transports and calls for medical cidents has steadily grown from the community is well aware of To that end, the department will department can be improved, with the Fire Department’s evolving in January add a fourth ambu- “communications,” “succession role. When the department asked lance to its fleet. Much like when planning” and “retention challeng- a broad group of external stake- the third ambulance was added, es” all on the list. These findings holders (which included neighbor- the new vehicle will be staffed reflect the recent period of turnover hood leaders, business owners, by firefighters, many of whom in the department, a result of both civic groups and several reporters, are trained paramedics. Nickel demographics and the city’s efforts CityViewA round-up of Palo Alto government action this week including one from the Weekly) to said he’s been working with labor to cut benefits following the 2008 rank eight department services in groups in recent months to work economic downturn. order of importance, “emergency out the details of how the employ- Nickel said when he arrived in City Council medical services” ranked first, ees’ roles will change. 2012, most of the middle- and up- The council did not meet this week. just above “fire suppression.” “We have some incredible tal- per-level managers in the depart- Architectural Review Board (July 17) Following these two services, in ented paramedics who are prob- ment were “brand new” and many 385 Sherman Ave.: The commission discussed the proposed three-story de- order of preference, were techni- ably some of the best in the field didn’t have the benefit of executive velopment at 385 Sherman Ave. and voted to continue the discussion until Aug. cal rescue, fire prevention, haz- because of our affiliation with training or further education to be 21. Yes: Lew, Lippert, Popp No: Gooyer, Malone Prichard ardous-materials mitigation, do- Stanford Hospital and because prepared for leadership positions. Signs: The board voted to continue its discussion of a master-sign program for mestic preparedness planning and we’ve been a paramedic depart- He added that the department is City Hall to Aug. 21. Yes: Unanimous response, public fire/EMS safety ment for so many years,” he said. implementing a “pretty aggressive Public Art Commission (July 17) education and fire investigation. One of the goals is to reduce and robust succession prepared- City Hall: The commission approved Susan Narduli as the artist for the City Fire Chief Eric Nickel told the the number of responses from ness program” for leadership Hall new media art project and allocated $25,000 from its budget for the Weekly that he wasn’t surprised outside agencies, mainly Rural/ training, with high-level officials project. Yes: Migdal, Miyaji, Olmsted Silverstein, Taylor Absent: Beard Ross, to see medical response take pre- Metro Ambulance, which handles taking graduate-level courses to Kavanaugh, Tobak cedence over fire suppression. He medical-transport services when prepare them for executive roles. Municipal Art Plan: The commission approved the Municipal Art Plan for fiscal year 2015. Yes: Migdal, Miyaji, Olmsted Silverstein, Taylor Absent: Beard Ross, noted that emergency medical ser- all of the Fire Department’s am- Turnover is also expected to be Kavanaugh, Tobak vices are “about 70 percent of what bulances are in use. Before the an issue in the coming years, with Confluence: The commission approved an addition of $12,256 to Michael we do” and that the department’s third ambulance was added in 42 firefighters eligible to retire in Szabo’s contract for the sculpture “Confluence” at the new California Avenue paramedic program has enjoyed Palo Alto, Metro would come into the next five years. There are 110 fountain site. Yes: Migdal, Miyaji, Olmsted Silverstein, Taylor Absent: Beard Ross, Kavanaugh, Tobak a good reputation over the past town between 60 and 70 times sworn firefighters currently in the four decades. Palo Alto’s chang- per month, Nickel said, a number force. N

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ELECTION 2014 Just two candidates pull papers for East Palo Alto council race Incumbents Abrica, Rutherford intend to run for two open seats by Elena Kadvany he East Palo Alto City Ravenswood City School District ing (city officials) that we need to last December, filling a sudden illegal garage conversions in East Council race has stayed Board of Education. have a transparent and responsive vacancy left by then-Vice Mayor Palo Alto. T relatively quiet so far, with Abrica said he wants to focus City Hall that’s open to the pub- David Woods. She also served on “Since more people have moved only current council members on improving police services and lic. (This applies to) all officials, the council from 2000 to 2008 into this community and (there is) Ruben Abrica and Donna Ruther- public safety through continuing whether it’s and is a for- no place affordable to live, they ford pulling nomination papers, to “strengthen the community elected offi- mer mayor. are living in unsafe conditions,” according to City Clerk Nora Pi- policing approach that we have cials or man- She, too, was she wrote in an email. “I want to mentel. started,” he said Tuesday. agement offi- on the Raven- make sure the council does not let Both Abrica’s and Rutherford’s He said more immediately, he cials.” swood City this issue fall by the wayside.” terms expire this November, wants to help the city finish its pro- Additional- School Dis- She also mentioned senior citi- opening up two seats on the five- cess of hiring a permanent police ly, he said, he trict Board of zen and youth issues, but topping member council. Councilmembers chief. The position has been a re- plans to focus Education for her priority list are public safety typically serve four-year terms. volving door since longtime Chief on speeding 12 years. and the hiring of a new police Abrica has a long track record Ronald Davis left last November, up the con- Rutherford chief, she said. behind the dais, first serving for with the third interim police chief struction of Ruben Donna said when she The terms of the other three five years on the council in the hired in eight months in June. a pedestrian- Abrica Rutherford was appointed council members — Mayor Lau- 1980s after the city was incorpo- Abrica also cited affordable bicycle bridge to the council ra Martinez, Vice Mayor Lisa rated in 1983 and again starting in housing, local economic devel- across U.S. Highway 101. last year, she wanted to “make in- Yarbrough-Gauthier and Larry 2004 for a two-year term. He was opment and government trans- “That’s a high priority for me,” formed decisions that would keep Moody — expire in November elected mayor in 2006 and again parency as issues he’s concerned said Abrica, who lives on the the city moving forward.” 2016. in 2008. He was most recently about. city’s West side. Since then, she said, she has The candidate filing period for re-elected to the council in 2010. He said if re-elected, a priority Rutherford, a longtime East discovered new issues she wants the Nov. 4 election is set to conclude He also served 12 years on the of his will be “constantly remind- Palo Alto resident, was elected to focus on, including the rise of at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8. N

been a familiar presence at City man, Councilmen Greg Schmid out and Price choosing not to seek and sustainable infrastructure Council Hall over the years, often focus- and Pat Burt have been vocal in a second term. and adequate city services, and VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«>}iÊx® ing on neighborhood issues and their criticism of development and Even so, the November election increasing government account- emergency preparedness. She was often question city data on traffic could further tip the scale toward ability and transparency. and took part in the successful ref- a leading organizer of Quakeville, and building density. the slow-growth camp at a time “In the race to make Palo Alto erendum to shoot down the proj- a disaster-preparedness exercise The rest of the council, while when the city is upgrading its ‘world-class’ in innovation, envi- ect, Measure D, in November. that the city put together in 2010, more willing to consider new land-use bible, the Comprehensive ronmental leadership and tech- Holman, the council’s leading 2011 and 2012. The events in- proposals, has nevertheless been Plan. Nearly every non-incumbent nology, our leaders have often skeptic when it comes to new devel- cluded campouts with simulated cautious about development candidate is talking about pre- not considered the effect on resi- opment and downtown growth, and disasters that tested the residents’ throughout town and its impact serving the city’s “quality of life” dents,” Kou said in a statement. Fredrich both supported the May- ability to respond. on local neighborhoods. Unlike and protecting neighborhoods “For many residents, Palo Alto bell development but are otherwise For her volunteering efforts, in the 1960s and 1970s, no one on from traffic and parking problems has been the ideal town to call opposed to dense buildings. Kou received an Achievement the current council argues that the resulting from growth. In a state- home and to raise children, my- Underscoring the overlap in Award from the city should aggressively push for ment, Kou said her priorities will self included. So that current and their positions, Holman was to city in 2012, the more development (other than a include “preserving the unique future generations have that same join DuBois and Filseth at a pri- same year that new police headquarters to replace character of residential neighbor- opportunity, I want to ensure that vate “meet the candidates” party she was named the small and seismically unsound hoods, addressing zoning and de- residents’ views are at the fore- Wednesday, July 23. Kou, for her by the Weekly station inside City Hall); encourage velopment with a responsible and front in future decisions that af- part, said that even without a for- as one of the greater density (except near transit sensible method, ensuring reliable fect their quality of life.” N mal “slate,” she is happy to join city’s “people hubs); welcome high-speed rail (all her colleagues from the nascent of the year.” nine council members took a “no watchdog group in the council Kou was born confidence” stance on the project); race and may join them for cam- in Hong Kong, criticize Caltrain; or promote de- CITY OF PALO ALTO paign events in the future. lived in Sudan Lydia Kou velopment on open-space preserves “We do have a lot of priorities and Guam and (aside from the proposed waste- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING that are the same,” Kou said. moved to Palo to-energy plant in the Baylands’ Like Filseth, DuBois and Fre- Alto in 1988. A longtime Barron Byxbee Park, which continues to drich, she told the Weekly she is Park resident, she last year orga- frustrate local conservationists). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Palo Alto City running because of her concern nized a series of cultural events Since the defeat of Measure D, about growth and dense devel- aimed at celebrating diversity, in- the council unanimously suspend- Council will hold a public hearing at the regularly opment, a trend that she believes cluding Lunar New Year and the ed the city’s “planned communi- scheduled meeting on Monday, August 4, 2014 at 7:00 will continue. Indian Holi festivals. ty” (PC) zoning, which grants de- p.m. or as near thereafter as possible, in the Council “I saw that a lot of residents’ During the Measure D battle, velopers exemptions in exchange Chambers, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, to consider voices aren’t being heard in terms Kou was one of many neighbor- for negotiated public benefits. Comprehensive Plan Update – Discussion of Alternative of having more input in how the hood leaders to oppose the coun- And while some council members Futures & Issues for Consideration in the Environmental city’s development goes and the cil’s unanimous decision to ap- have been more open than oth- identity of the city, as well as the prove the Maybell development. ers to relaxing the city’s 50-foot Impact Report (EIR “Scoping” Meeting). The City will recognition that we do have traf- At a June 2013 public hearing, height limit for new buildings, Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Report fic congestion and parking issues,” she said that with “all the conges- even they agree that this should (EIR) for the Update of its Comprehensive Plan. Staff will Kou told the Weekly. “There has tion City Council and staff have only be done in close proximity Summarize Input Received at Recent Public Meetings to be a way to address the certain already created, it is irresponsible to Caltrain stations. Scharff and and Invite Comments and Suggestions from the Public basic-foundation things before we to increase zoning.” Vice Mayor Liz Kniss have both pile on more dense buildings, com- The growing slate of slow- criticized the planned-community and the City Council Regarding the Alternatives and mercial and office in particular.” growth candidates in some ways process; and Councilman Marc Issues that Should be Included for Analysis in the A former owner of a video harkens back to the 1960s battles Berman has largely voted with the EIR. (Note: After an initial presentation, comments, store, Video Regency, Kou has between “residentialist” and “es- majority and based his decisions and discussion, this public hearing will be proposed tablishment” council members, on data rather than ideology. for continuance to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 6, TALK ABOUT IT with one key difference: There The two council members who 2014.) PaloAltoOnline.com is no one waving the “establish- have been most open to new de- ment” banner this time around. velopment, Larry Klein and Gail What do you think about a residentialist “slate” running for the City The schism on today’s council Price, will be stepping down this DONNA J. GRIDER, MMC Council? Share your opinion on Town isn’t so much ideological as a dif- year, with Klein (who was con- City Clerk Square, the community discussion ference in tone and in degree of sidered a residentialist during the forum on PaloAltoOnline.com. residentialist leanings. Like Hol- movement’s heyday) being termed ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕÞÊÓx]ÊÓä£{ÊU Page 9 Upfront Lux Eyewear 1805 El Camino Real COME VIEW THE SUN & Palo Alto OPTICAL COLLECTION 650.324.3937 Online This Week www.luxpaloalto.com These and other news stories were posted on Palo Alto Online throughout the week. For longer versions, go to www.PaloAlto Online.com/news.

President arrives in Bay Area for local event President Barack Obama flew into San Francisco International Airport Tuesday night for a short fundraising visit Wednesday in the South Bay. (Posted July 22, 1:05 p.m.) Law professor nominated for state high court Mariano-Florentino Cuellar, a Mexican-born Stanford Law 2 0 1 4 School professor and former White House official, has been nominated for the California Supreme Court, Governor Jerry Brown’s LUX EYEWEAR Ogi office announced Tuesday. (Posted July 22, 8:58 a.m.) Dean of Grace Cathedral to join Stanford INVITES YOU TO TRUNK SHOW The dean of San Francisco’s Episcopal Grace Cathedral will become Stanford University’s new dean for religious life, the SATURDAY university announced Monday. The Rev. Jane Shaw, a historian and theologian who has led Grace Cathedral since 2010, this fall July 26 replaces the Rev. William “Scotty” McLennan, who is stepping down. (Posted July 21, noon) Video, police dog aid Palo Alto police in arrest Palo Alto police arrested a Mountain View man early Saturday morning after he allegedly tried to steal a car from a driveway, repeatedly backing into another car before being confronted by a resident and fleeing. (Posted July 20, 9:45 p.m.)

MILES Police searching for restroom photographer ÈxÊUÊ{ÈÊUÊÎxÊ Palo Alto police are searching for a man who allegedly reached under a dividing wall and photographed a woman while she was in a public restroom stall at Cubberley Community Center Thursday evening. (Posted July 18, 12:02 p.m.)

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Palo Alto VA employee alleges retaliation, FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED gag order for flagging errors AT 450 BRYANT STREET, PALO ALTO Veterans agency says it cannot comment on case pending investigation Notice is hereby given that the Palo Alto City Council will consider entering into a new lease for a City owned build- by Chris Kenrick ing at 450 Bryant Street with Avenidas, a provider of senior services to the community. Avenidas has been providing n inpatient pharmacy tech- sures of sometimes fatal delays in eventually as high as Elizabeth nician supervisor at the treatment at VA facilities across (Lisa) Joyce Freeman, who served senior services at this location for the past thirty seven (37) A VA Palo Alto Health Care the country. as director of the Palo Alto VA years. This public notice is required according to City’s System’s Palo Alto facility said Kallio’s story was among those Health Care System until she left Policy and Procedure Section 1-11/ASD – Leased Use of he experienced retaliation and a detailed in a July 21 POGO report this month to become interim City Land/Facilities. A copy of this notice will be mailed to gag order from his superiors af- titled “Fear and Retaliation at the director of the VA’s Southwest property owners and tenants within 300 feet of the sub- ter speaking up about errors and VA.” Health Care Network in Arizona. ject property in accordance with Section 18.77.080(d) of delays in delivery of medication “Until we eliminate the VA’s In an email on Feb. 5, Kallio to patients. culture of intimidation and cli- wrote to a superior, “In summa- the Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC). The City Council Stuart Kallio said he was placed mate of fear, no reforms will be tion, patients are experiencing will review and approve the final lease at a regular Coun- on administrative leave in June able to turn this broken agency inordinate delays in their health- cil meeting in the next 120 days. The City will provide a after writing a string of emails to around,” POGO Executive Direc- care as a result of your failure second public notice thirty (30) days prior to the Council his superiors, beginning on Feb. tor Danielle Brian said. and refusal to comply with VHA meeting to award the lease. 5, that described the pharmacy Palo Alto VA spokesman Mi- regulations.” as being incompetent and led by chael Hill-Jackson said the agen- On Feb. 26, he wrote, “In es- The terms of the lease will be similar to the current ones uncaring management, with con- cy could not comment on Kallio’s sence, after all these years of sequences to patient care. case pending an investigation, suffering under gross misman- and will include a fifty (50) year term at the rental rate Kallio, a veteran who served which he said is underway. agement and wonton (sic) viola- of one ($1.00) a year. Avenidas will be responsible for nine years in the Navy, was “As far as any patient safety is- tion of VHA regulations, the pro- the maintenance and operation of the property as well among 800 current and former sue, we take that very seriously cesses utilized by the Pharmacy as their allocated utility costs. The City will grant a non- VA employees and veterans who and if anything is brought up we Service have steadily deteriorated exclusive right to Avenidas to use twenty–five parking responded to a call from the Proj- investigate every single report,” and atrophied to the point that the spaces in Lot C for the accommodation of parking needs ect on Government Oversight including any allegation Kallio Inpatient Pharmacy is in reality in (POGO), a nonpartisan, indepen- made, Hill-Jackson said. He said a perpetual state of failure, failing for its clients. dent watchdog group that cham- he did not know the outcome of to provide timely, quality care to pions good government reforms. the investigation of any of Kallio’s veterans.” For additional information, please contact Hamid POGO teamed up with the Iraq specific allegations. In an April 7 letter, the chief of Ghaemmaghami, Manager of Real Property, City of and Afghanistan Veterans of Kallio shared with POGO a se- the pharmacy service threatened Palo Alto at (650) 329-2264, or email: hamid.ghaem- America to put out a call for the ries of critical emails that he sent [email protected] stories following recent disclo- up the VA chain of command, VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊ£Î)

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tle more fun and creative. What To be held at 3:00 P.M., Thursday August 7, 2014, sometimes happens to students is in the Palo Alto City Council Conference Room, 1st they forget that learning can actu- Floor, Civic Center, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, ally be fun and interesting instead of drudgery. We want to instill that California. Go to the Development Center at 285 idea of learning as a fun activity.” Hamilton Avenue to review ﬁled documents; contact The four-week summer STEAM camp (for “science, technology, Alicia Spotwood for information regarding business engineering, art and math”) begins hours at 650-617-3168. promptly at 9 a.m. with campers spending at least 10 minutes on 636 Waverley Street [14PLN-00214]: Request by yoga mats for guided meditation and breathing exercises. David Kleiman for Preliminary Parcel Map for a mi- When the silence is broken,

nor subdivision to establish two commercial condo- seventh-graders jump up and 6iÀV>Ê7iLiÀ minium units and two residential units in the CD-C(P) head into a computer lab to learn Teacher Felicia Desher helps sixth-graders De’aveon Roberts, simple programming, using the left, and Gerardo Gamino with their project designing packaging zone district. Environmental Assessment: Exempt Scratch programming language that discourages cigarette use at the Foundation for a College from the provisions of the California Environmental that makes it easy for kids to cre- Education’s STEAM summer camp. Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Section 15315. ate pictures and games. Sixth-graders recently brain- stormed ideas for their commu- ‘What sometimes happens to students is they Hillary E. Gitelman nity project in a class using prin- Director of Planning and Community Environment ciples of “design thinking.” forget that learning can actually be fun and Suggestions ran the gamut and interesting instead of drudgery.’ included gathering celebrity testi- —Anna Waring, executive director, monials to warn against the perils Foundation for a College Education of peer pressure; educating pregnant moms about the dangers of type of a vacuum that would suck Jenny said. “Michelle always has NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING smoking; and inventing robots up the bad air. been there for me no matter what, of the City of Palo Alto that would pick up cigarette butts. Every STEAM camper gets a even though there was drama.” The group finally settled on turn at simple video production, The four-week session has also Architectural Review Board (ARB) finding solutions to secondhand with sixth-graders creating one- included field trips to Bay Area smoke. They went to interview minute videos about their ideas places of interest: the Explorato- 8:30 A.M., Thursday, August 7, 2014, Palo Alto Council people at the public library and at on “culture” and seventh-grad- rium, Kepler’s, Google and Stan- Chambers, 1st Floor, Civic Center, 250 Hamilton Avenue. McDonald’s about the problem. ers making longer videos about ford University Hospital. Plans may be reviewed at the Development Center at 285 Former East Palo Alto Mayor things they love. Before the camp’s end this Fri- Sharifa Wilson visited to help A seventh-grader named Ramie day, each student will give a pre- Hamilton Avenue or online at: http://www.cityofpaloalto. them think of things they could created a video about why he loves sentation to the group, either on a org/planningprojects; contact Diana Tamale for additional do about it. Finally, they used ma- soccer. Another boy produced a poem they’ve written, a scene from information during business hours at 650.329.2144. terials at hand to create a proto- cartoon video posing the question: a book they’re reading, their com- 930 Emerson Street [14PLN- 00116]: Request by Hayes “Can video games be addictive?” munity project or something about Group Architecture, Inc., on behalf of Emerson High, LLC for TALK ABOUT IT Seventh-graders Jenny and Mi- themselves. Architectural Review of the renovation of an existing building PaloAltoOnline.com chelle teamed up to make a video “We’re trying to introduce a about the meaning of “true friend- comfort with speaking early on,” including a Design Enhancement Exception for a new What do you think about a residen- ship.” True friendship means Waring said. N parapet wall, and addition of a 759 square foot (sf) detached tialist “slate” running for the City Council? Share your opinion on Town “they’re always there for you. Staff Writer Chris Kenrick garage on a 11,250 sf site, to change the use from auto Square, the community discussion They’ve got your back no matter can be emailed at ckenrick@ service to office use. Environmental Assessment: Exempt forum on PaloAltoOnline.com. what, and they’re like a sister,” paweekly.com. from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Section 15311. Zone District: RT-35. 636 Middlefield Road [14PLN-00097]: Request by Steve Smith for Architectural Review of the construction of three detached residential units, demolition of the two existing dwellings, and retention of an existing building to continue the legal non-conforming office use within, on a 15,000 sf site. The project includes a Design Enhancement Exception for daylight plane encroachments, a side yard setback encroachment for a new ADA ramp, and to allow trash enclosures to be located closer than 75 feet from the front property line. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act The Department of Psychiatry is seeking healthy, (CEQA) per CEQA Section 15303. Zone District: RM-15. and psychiatric medication-free depressed, and 250 Hamilton Avenue [14PLN-00228]: Request by Omer Tzoore of Petra Systems for Architectural Review of a six anxious participants between 55-110 years old month long test project consisting of the installation of nine new streetlight-mounted solar modules in the public right- who are right-handed and do not have other of-way along El Camino Real. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental major medical problems (including thyroid Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. problems) for an MRI study. Participants will have Amy French Chief Planning Official 3 appointments at Stan- ford University for a total

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Furthermore the gag or- Alto hospital against widespread Chief” and others, including “VA Palo Alto Health Care System Leadership.” In a response to the chief of ‘As far as any issue, we take (patient safety) pharmacy service defending very seriously and if anything is brought up himself three weeks later, Kallio we investigate every single report.’ To learn more about Agility Health, said that patients were suffering please call us at (650) 453-5100 “missed doses, late doses, wrong —Michael Hill-Jackson, spokesman, or visit us online at www.agility-health.org VA Palo Alto Health Care System doses,” quoting hospital records RN Care Management t Skilled Nursing Care t Rehabilitation of medication errors and copying Care t Community Resources t Family Health Counseling Congressional overseers. On May 29, the chief of phar- der was placed on Kallio after criticism about VA wait times na- macy service informed Kallio he his VA superiors could see that tionwide. would be suspended from June 8 he was copying Congress on “A lot of vets are concerned, For those who want the best for their dog... through June 21. correspondence; it is against the of course, but not all VA’s are On the first day of his suspen- law to attempt to interfere with the same,” he told the Weekly. sion, Kallio reiterated his com- a person’s communications with “That’s the message we’re trying plaints and accused the VA of re- Congress.” to get out there: ‘If you’re in Palo taliation in an email to Freeman. Kallio told POGO his suspen- Alto, you’re OK.’” N “For almost two years now I sion is unpaid and he is living pay- Staff Writer Chris Kenrick have been communicating my check to paycheck, with a heavy can be emailed at ckenrick@ concerns regarding the VAPAH- financial and emotional toll. paweekly.com. CS Palo Alto Division Inpatient Pharmacy up the chain of command up to and including your UÊ ÀÌ`ÀÊ`}Ê«>Þ}ÀÕ« UÊ*iÌÊ* Ì}À>« Þ UÊÃÕÀi` office,” he wrote. “Your response NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING has been to unlawfully retaliate UÊ }ÊÜ>} UÊ ì` UÊ-ViÊ£7 against me.” of the City of Palo Alto We Welcome Puppies! Kallio cited a case in which a Historic Resources Board [HRB] patient’s epidural drip of pain medication ran dry and another in which a chemotherapy drug that 8:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 6, 2014 Palo Alto Council requires refrigeration was admin- Chambers, 1st Floor, Civic Center, 250 Hamilton Avenue. Plans (650) 464-8733 | www.paloaltopetcare.com istered two and a half hours after may be reviewed at the Development Center at 285 Hamilton Av- its expiration and the patient developed a fever. enue or online at: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/planningprojects; On June 20, the Friday before contact Diana Tamale for additional information during business FORMAL NOTICE OF ELECTION he was supposed to return to hours at 650.329.2144. work, Kallio received notice plac- ing him on paid administrative 221 Kingsley Avenue (the Fowler Mansion) [14PLN-00182]: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 4, 2014, leave pending an investigation. Request by Max Keech on behalf of John H and Sybille A Pfl uke Governing Board Elections will be held in the District named The same day, he received a letter below, and that offices for which candidates may be nominated are from the pharmacy service chief Trustee for Historic Resources Board Review for proposed modi- set forth after the name and business of each District. Also, Pursuant with the heading “Direct Order,” fi cations to a brown-shingle Colonial Revival residence designat- to Education Code Section 5342 and Elections Code Section 10400, warning him not to discuss his ed to the Historic Inventory in Category 2 and located in the Pro- such election may be either completely or partially consolidated; case “with anyone inquiring out- fessorville National Register Historic District. The project would District/School District Members To Be Elected: side of official representational include relocation of the house on the site closer to Ramona Street Palo Alto Unified School District role or management investigative 25 Churchill Ave. capacity and who does not have a and reorientation of the house so that the front entry would face Palo Alto, CA 94306 need to know.” Ramona Street rather than Kingsley Avenue. The project would 2 Full Term “As far as I am concerned, this also include a single-story 700 square-foot addition at the rear of Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the the house, and a new foundation and basement. Environmental state, a legal resident within the District, a registered voter and not Assessment: Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA, legally disqualified from holding office. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that Declarations of Candidacy Water Section 15331. Zone District: R-1. for eligible candidates desiring to file for elective office may be obtained from the District Offices shown above or from the office VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«>}iÊx® 456 University Avenue (the Varsity Theater) [14PLN-00226]: of the Registrar of Voters, 1555 Berger Dr., Building #2, San Jose, Request by Sanjay Shirole on behalf of Palo Alto Theater Corpo- California, 95112. Declarations of Candidacy must be filed with the The Santa Clara Valley Water ration for Historic Resources Board review of exterior and interior Registrar of Voters at the above noted address no later than 5:00pm District is Silicon Valley’s larg- Friday, August 8, 2014; that appointment to each elective office modifi cations to the existing building for a proposed eating and will be made in the event there are no nominees or an insufficient est water provider, supplying 15 drinking/personal service/retail establishment, in a manner that cities and private water compa- number of nominees for each office and a petition for the election, nies. The City of Palo Alto is would retain the character defi ning features of the building. Exte- signed by then percent (10%) of the voters or 50 voters, whichever supplied by the San Francisco rior modifi cations include placement of non-structural café-style is the smaller number in the District, has not been filed by 5:00pm, Public Utilities Commission but seating, café equipment, string lighting in the courtyard, replace- Wednesday, August 13, 2014 as provided by law. receives services, such as infra- ment building entry doors, a new, retractable glass storefront NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that processing of vote by mail ballots to be counted will commence on Friday, October 24, 2014. structure repairs and grants for system and other minor alterations. 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ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕÞÊÓx]ÊÓä£{ÊU Page 15 Meryl Ray Longanecker August 22, 1931 to July 17, 2014 Ray was born, and raised in Palo Alto. After attending Palo Alto High School he volunteered for the army in TransitionsBirths, marriages and deaths 1951and became a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. After being honorably discharged he continued to skydive recreationally and was part of a team that performed at Ed Arnold riety of firms, including J. Earle Drive in Palo Alto. In lieu of flow- the first Livermore air show. He married the love of his Edward “Ed” Samuel Arnold May & Co., Mitchum Jones & ers, the family requests donations life, Sarah Harrison, in September of 1957. Together they Jr. — a longtime stockbroker who Templeton and Kidder Peabody to the Palo Alto Community Fund, started a family and a business. In 1959 the doors to Say served as mayor and on the Palo & Co., finally working as an in- P.O. Box 50634, Palo Alto, CA Ray Foreign Auto Service were opened. Combining his Alto City Council during the city’s dependent investment adviser. He 94303, and Avenidas, 450 Bryant passion and aptitude for anything mechanical and with politically tumultuous 1960s — served on the board of governors St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. died on July 6 following a period of the National Association of Se- — Jay Thorwaldson his caring customer service made “the Shop” a success. of declining curity Dealers, the predecessor to The business continues to this day with his son, Peter, health. He Nasdaq. overseeing operations. An avid boater, Ray built with was 96. Many of his community activi- Toni Conrad the help of his friends, a waterskiing haven on Quimby He served ties preceded his 1960 decision Antoinette “Toni” Conrad, a Island in the Delta. There he spent many good times on the coun- * ÌÊVÕÀÌiÃÞÊvÊ>ÃÊÀ` to run for the City Council in the longtime resident of Palo Alto during the summer with friends and family. cil from 1961 spring 1961 election — then held and the Bay Area, died on June to 1971, a in odd years for the 15-member 23. She was 91. Ray is survived by his wife, Sarah, three children, harsh decade council. He served on the board She was born on Oct. 9, 1922, Peter, David and Laura and seven grandchildren, of a political of trustees for the Lucile Packard to Joseph and Dora Gattuccio, Maxwell, Alex, Daniel, Robert, Jacqueline, Madeline and split between Children’s Hospital at Stanford both immigrants from Sicily. Katherine. His greatest love was for his family of which so-called and was an emeritus advisory She was raised on her family’s he was so proud. “establish- board member for the Palo Alto orchards in the San Jose area. Ray will forever be remembered as a kind and generous ment” versus slow-growth/no- Community Fund. He served as She graduated from Los Gatos man with an infinite amount of patience and a love growth “residentialists.” He was president of the Mayor’s Council High School in 1940 and went on the establishment side. of Santa Clara County. on to earn a nursing degree from for life. His spirit will live on in all those that had the Yet as a council member, he He also served as president of San Jose State University and a opportunity to know him. was consistently soft-spoken and the Peninsula Kiwanis Club and master’s degree in public health The family would like to thank the caregivers at the often wove a twist of wry humor was also active in the Cubberley from the University of Califor- Hospice of the Valley, and Heart to Heart Senior Care. into his comments. He also wrote High School PTA and the Palo nia, Berkeley. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of down and carefully edited his Alto Girl Scout Council. He and After working as a nurse in San the Valley or Alzheimer Research. comments, holding them to a few Margaret were founding members Francisco for years, she married Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Life, main points he wanted to make. of Covenant Presbyterian Church Walter “Hank” Conrad in 1953. He was born on April 3, 1918, in of Palo Alto. He was a member of The couple moved to Palo Alto, which will be held on August 16, 2014, between the hours Findlay, Ohio. He studied govern- the Palo Alto Club, and supported where they raised their three of 4:00 pm to 7:00pm, at the family home. ment at Lafayette College in Eas- charities and causes focused on children and lived for more than ton, Pennsylvania, and graduated the study of multiple sclerosis, 50 years. She worked in Palo PAID OBITUARY in 1940 after serving as editor of his church and several health or- Alto as a nursery school teacher, the campus humor magazine, The ganizations. school nurse and a teacher’s aide Lyre. “I have been privileged to live in special education and hearing- He met Margaret West on a and work in Palo Alto, and make impaired classes. Following some blind date in Princeton, New Jer- a modest contribution to its city health problems, she moved to Betty Jean sey. They were married on June government,” he said in his 1960 Gilroy to be near her daughter, 26, 1942, in Live Oak, Florida. He announcement in the Palo Alto Ann. served in the U.S. Army medical Times. “As councilman I would Her pastimes included playing Danford Lockfeld service from early 1943 through hope to expand that contribution tennis, tending to her garden and August 31, 1931 – July 8, 2014 the end of World War II, and he in an effective and intelligent doting on children and animals. and Margaret settled in Palo Alto manner.” She is survived by her son, Wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, “BJ” following the war, beginning their Yet his three terms as mayor Thomas (Sally) Conrad of Kato- was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2000. On July family. (1965 to 1966 and 1968 to 1970) nah, New York; daughter, Ann 8, 2014, the disease overtook her at her home in Palo Alto, Their four children are Heidi were frustrating to him, marked (Robert) Barham of Gilroy; in the arms of her loving husband. Arnold of Redwood City, Nancy by the council/community split on daughter, Susan (Timothy Pfe- Goodno of Seattle, Marti Alston growth and later by disruptions by iffer) Conrad of Portland, Oregon; The second of three daughters, BJ was born in the small of Detroit and James “Jas” Arnold a radical pro-housing group, when and three grandchildren, Noel, Ju- town of Bolivia, NC, on August 31, 1931, to Early and of San Diego. He is predeceased “establishment” took on a broader lia and Emily. Blanche Danford. She married her second husband, Frank by his grandson, Jesse, while his countercultural meaning. A memorial service was held Lockfeld, in 1985. granddaughter, Meagan Olson, A memorial service for Arnold on June 30 at Alta Mesa Memo- BJ travelled extensively in France with her husband, lives in San Diego. His wife Mar- has been scheduled for noon Sat- rial Park in Palo Alto. Memorial garet died in 2011. urday, Aug. 30, at Covenant Pres- donations can be made to the Al- visiting the vineyards and enjoying fine foods. Together He was a stockbroker for a va- byterian Church, 670 E. Meadow zheimer’s Association. they took great joy in classical music, theater, opera, and skiing. Taos Ski Valley was one of their favorite haunts for both skiing and music. BJ was an excellent baker, and her friends will NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING long remember her Linzer torte, birthday cakes, and REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Visit shortbread. She was a master of all the textile arts. She CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FIRM worked looms, knitted, crocheted, and sewed any number Lasting of items of fine apparel for her family. She delighted in The East Palo Alto Sanitary District (District) is requesting proposals (RFP) from qualified certified public accounting firms delicate needlepoint and cross stitch work. “The joy is in to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending June Memories the making,” she would say, as she gave away her craft. 30, 2014. The District previously requested proposals for this An online directory BJ will be sorely missed by all who knew her. She same purpose, but at its discretion, rejected all bids received is survived by her husband Frank, her sisters Earleen and elected to reissue this RFP in an effort to obtain a wider of obituaries and (Shorey) and Carolyn (Posch), son Max (Rosan), daughter pool of proposals. The District invites previous proposers to remembrances. Amy (Rosan Brown) and extended family Alex, Tim and re-submit a proposal in response to this RFP. The District will Search obituaries, Jessica Lockfeld, as well as six grandchildren. look favorably on proposals submitted with experience auditing submit a memorial, Special District agencies similar to us. Please contact the A celebration of her life will be held privately. share a photo. Contributions can be made to your favorite charity, or to District office to obtain a copy of the request for proposal. The deadline for receiving proposals is August 8, 2014. Pathways Hospice Foundation, 585 North Mary Avenue, Go to: Sunnyvale CA, 94805. 7/25, 8/1/14 CNS-2645921# PaloAltoOnline.com/ PALO ALTO WEEKLY obituaries PAID OBITUARY

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Works to be exhibited at the Mobile Digital Art Summit and Exhibition include digital art by (left to right) Amy Hashim, Raheem Nelson, Linda Pahl and Claire Iris Schencke.

mDAC Summit and Exhibition showcase mobile-device artworks and techniques

by Sue Dremann

it nearly anywhere in Palo ley. Our goal is to leverage this said Sumit Vishwakarma, founder Education Director Caroline “The bar was very high. It was a Alto these days and one technology. We want to teach cor- of iPadtoArt.com and Mobile Art Mustard. The academy offers tough call,” Schalet said. is bound to encounter that porate classes and workshops and Academy, who is partnering with digital art classes for all ages and The jury panel included tradi- latest branch of human evolu- to take art into the community and the Pacific Art League to put on levels of ability, from toddlers to tional and digital artists, a mix tion, Homo mobilis — Mobile- make it easier to engage.” the exhibition and summit. seniors, and offers free tablet-art perhaps reflective of a growing electronics Man — hunched over The two-pronged approach With prices coming down for workshops in public libraries and acceptance of digital art as a “true digital devices. of exhibit and workshops aims digital applications over time, to local organizations. art.” Seemingly oblivious to their to spark creativity in everyone, the ability to make digital art Mobile digital art can especially Schalet said digital art can be surroundings and hopelessly en- regardless of their level techni- available to everyone, Schalet benefit children, Schalet and measured in some of the same grossed in what an outsider might cal or artistic ability. The exhibi- said. And digital art can expand Vishwakarma said. ways as any art form: composi- observe as trivial pursuits, they tion, now in its second year, runs the horizons not only of people “Kids can draw free from fear. tion, level of detail, texture, for may in reality be true artists in the throughout the month. It is free who consider themselves artisti- In digital art, you can erase. It example. But there is something midst of creating works. Fingers to the general public. The Digital cally talented but also of those gives people the chance to experi- deeper that makes any work of art are their brushes, laying down col- Arts and Creativity Summit, the who don’t. Many people in tech- ment,” Schalet said. great art whether it comes off a ors with broad swipes across the first event of its kind globally, of- nology use their creativity every Digital art can inspire kids be- microchip or a canvas, he said. digital screen; photographs be- fers two days of workshops and day to write programs or develop cause it removes much of the frus- “In the end you ask, ‘Does it come montages of mixed media lectures by renowned speakers in computer products, but they don’t tration. speak to me?’” N in pencil, pen or pastel. their fields from around the world. necessarily consider themselves “Digital art allows you to draw Staff Writer Sue Dremann This is the new artistic mobile It is a paid event. the “creative types.” But mobile in layers. If something goes wrong can be emailed at sdremann@ age, where technology stretches The summit offers 17 classes digital arts allow tech types to in that layer, you can delete it,” he paweekly.com. the boundaries of art — and art is ranging from basic digital mobile expand their definition of cre- added. literally at everyone’s fingertips. A drawing skills to art applications ativity in unexplored ways. Such And, Vishwakarma added, three-day event at the Pacific Art for oil and acrylic painters, mak- exposure could also encourage many apps “are less than the price What: Mobile Digital Art League, the mDAC — Mobile ing comics, caricatures, portraits, people who thought they had no of a coffee cup.” Exhibition and Mobile Digital Digital Art Exhibition and Mobile creative art collage, photo ma- artistic ability to gain confidence The exhibition offers a sampling Arts & Creativity Summit Digital Arts & Creativity Summit nipulation, printing and publish- and further explore the more tradi- of the range of techniques one can Where: Pacific Art League, 668 — will give viewers and partici- ing mobile art and 3-D modeling tional arts, said Schalet, who has a now use through applications, from Ramona St., Palo Alto pants a chance to experience how and 3-D printing using programs background in manufacturing data watercolor to pastel, oil to pencil. far the boundaries between art and and applications such as Sketch center equipment. The show attracted 720 submis- When: The Mobile Digital Art technology are expanding. The Book Pro, Paper 53, ArtRage, Art Vishwakarma has tapped into sions from 300 artists and from a Exhibition opens Aug. 1 at 5:30 80-artist, juried exhibition opens Apps, Procreate, iPad Animation his own artistic talents through dozen countries, including Canada p.m. and runs through Aug. 31. Hours are Monday-Friday, Aug. 1, and the two-day technolo- and iColorama. mobile devices. His inspiration and Singapore, Schalet said. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Mobile gy and creativity workshop begins If it all sounds daunting, the can come at a moment’s notice, Because it is immediately trans- Digital Arts & Creativity Summit on Aug. 2 with something for ev- subject matter is divided into two he said. He creates art on an iPad portable, digital art enables local takes place Aug. 2 and 3 from eryone from beginner to master. tracks: a mobile digital-art track and tablets using different applica- venues such as the Pacific Art 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. “Our key vision is to teach art, that focuses on creation of digi- tions; his fingers or a stylus are his League to have a truly global ex- no matter what the platform is,” tal artwork using key mobile art brushes and pencils. hibition that is representative of Cost: Art exhibition admission is free; the mDAC Summit costs Seth Schalet, Pacific Art League’s applications (apps), and a mobile “If I want to draw in the train different cultures and socioeco- range from a one-day pass for executive director, said. “We want creativity track that focuses on the station, I can just take out my nomic levels — one that mirrors $129 in advance ($149 at the to teach people to discover their creative aspect of mobile devices, iPhone and sketch. You have a full Silicon Valley’s cultural diversity, door) to $159 for both days creativity. Traditional art forms including basic digital art creation, studio in your hand,” he said. he said. ($199 at the door). and digital art are both part of the animation and 3-D printing. Peo- Vishwakarma’s love of mobile Jurists were also surprised by same lineage in our view. ple can attend any session from ei- digital art sparked him to found the overall quality of the work, he Info: Go to mdacsummit.org or email [email protected]. “We’re here in the (Silicon) Val- ther track based on their interest, the Mobile Art Academy with added.

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Wor t hcinema througha the beautifullyL re- olife-altering ok experiences onstage, stored print of “Mamele,” made for performing fiercely funny stand- the film’s 75th anniversary, star- up gold. ring Molly Picon, a Yiddish Mary The Palo Alto screenings take Martin. place July 26-31 at CineArts at Additional films include “The Palo Alto Square, 3000 El Camino Sturgeon Queens,” “The Green Real, Palo Alto. Call 650-493-0128. Prince,” “Regarding Susan Son- General admission tickets are $14;

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Rod Piazza and The Mighty Flyers headline the Redwood City PAL Blues, Arts and BBQ Festival on Friday, July 25.

Music David Finckel & Wu Han, Blues and BBQ Artistic Directors Get ready to boogie at the 9th annual Redwood City PAL Blues, Arts and BBQ Festival, coming to Courthouse Square in downtown Redwood City on July 25 and 26. This two-day extravaganza features some of the Bay Area’s finest blues musicians and finger- EXPLORE WORLD-CLASS lickin’-good barbecue. Blues harmonica player Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers headline this CHAMBER MUSIC year’s event, which includes live music and a family area with an arcade for children in addition to Music@Menlo—the Bay Area’s premier chamber food and beverages. Performers include Golden State Lone Star music festival—offers an incomparable musical Revue with Anson Funderberg, experience: world-class concerts in intimate venues, Little Charlie Baty and Mark Hummel; Deeva and the Blazers; innovative programs performed by a cadre of the world’s Chicago- and Memphis-style blues; great musicians, and numerous free opportunities to blues belter Ms. Taylor P. Collins and her seven-piece band; Tebo, engage with artists and explore classical music. performing a tribute to legend Howlin Wolf; Danny Caron’s Good ˇ Hands Organ Trio; Aki Kumar THE 2014 FESTIVAL: AROUND DVORÁK Blues Band; Rick Estrin and the / Nightcats. The festival opens on July 18–August 9, 2014 Menlo Park Atherton, CA Friday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and runs through Saturday from 11 a.m. to % Exceptional Concerts % Free Café 8 p.m. at Courthouse Square, 2200 Conversations Broadway, Redwood City. Free. by World-Renowned More information is available at Chamber Musicians and Master Classes redwoodcitypal.com/blues/. % Free Concerts by % Engaging Symposia Talented Young Artists and Lectures Film from the Chamber Jewish film festival Music Institute The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival returns to Palo Alto starting July 26 at the CineArts at Palo Alto Square with 27 films ranging from “The Secret Life of Uri Geller — Psychic Spy?” to “The Village of Peace,” a documentary portrait of African-Americans who left their home in Chicago in the late 1960s to form a thriving community and refer to themselves as African-Hebrew Israelites. This film series explores the mul- tifaceted experience of the Jewish diaspora in fiction and documentary. Follow the corn-fed tradition of American football through “Touchdown Israel,” a film about FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: the 11-team Israel Football League, or revisit the Golden Age of Yiddish -650-331-0202

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Diaz’s Annie, owner Century 16: 9:45 a.m., 12:20, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45 & 10:10 p.m. $ %# ($ ) of the “Who’s Your Mommy?” blog, Begin Again (R) Aquarius Theatre: noon, 2:20, 4:45, 7:15 & 10:20 p.m. recalls the days when she and her hus- Century 20: 11:15 a.m., 1:55, 4:30, 7:15 & 9:55 p.m. band, Jay (Segel), were as frisky as jack- rabbits. Now that they’re married with Boyhood (R) Aquarius Theatre: 11:50 a.m., 3:20, 7 & 9:40 p.m. , children (Sebastian Hedges Thomas Guild Theatre: 1, 4:30 & 8:15 p.m. and Giselle Eisenberg), Annie and Jay Chef (R) Century 16: 9:45 a.m., 12:50, 3:45, 7:10 & 10:25 p.m. ' ! "$"$ () are too tired and over-scheduled to have Century 20: 11:25 a.m., 2:15, 5, 7:45 & 10:25 p.m. sex more than once in a blue moon. But Palo Alto Square: Fri 1:45, 4:30, 7:15 & 10 p.m. when a toy company for some reason Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) ((( Century 16: 9:50 a.m., 1, decides to buy Annie’s blog, she knows 4:10, 7:20 & 10:25 p.m. In 3-D at 11:15 a.m., 2:40, 5:45 & 9 p.m. Century 20: how she wants to celebrate: drop the 10:25 a.m., 1:30, 4:35, 7:40 & 10:40 p.m. In 3-D at 11:55 a.m., 2:55, 6 & 9:10 p.m. kids at mom’s and get down with Jay. When the pair fail to get their groove Earth to Echo (PG) Century 20: 10:35 a.m., 1:05, 3:30, 5:50, 8:10 & 10:30 p.m. back, an idea occurs to Annie: they Edge of Tomorrow (PG-13) ((( Century 16: 7:35 & 10:20 p.m. could film themselves. And so they do, Century 20: 8 & 10:40 p.m. but Jay — who works in radio — al- The Fault in Our Stars (PG-13) Century 20: 12:20 & 6:50 p.m. lows his complicated syncing app, and practice of giving away used iPads, to The Fluffy Movie (PG-13) Century 16: 9:30 a.m., 12:10, 2:45, 5:20, 7:55, send the sex tape into the cloud where 10:30 p.m. Fri & Sat 12:10 a.m. Century 20: noon, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45 & 10:20 p.m. friends and family (and the mailman) can Hercules (2014) (PG-13) Century 16: 12:15, 5:25 & 10:35 p.m. Fri & Sat see their homemade porn. Thus begins 12:10 a.m. In 3-D at 9:35 a.m., 2:55 & 8 p.m. Century 20: 11:30 a.m., 2:10, ! #'$")*"& ) '(! * ('*"'&)!'+*"% ) a quest to find and erase all copies of 4:40, 7:10 & 9:40 p.m. In 3-D at 10:20 a.m., 12:45, 3:15, 5:45, 8:15 & 10:45 p.m. the sex tape. Oddly, Annie and Jay’s How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) ((( Century 16: 9:10 & 11:45 a.m.; 2:20 frantic journey into the night has basi- & 4:55 p.m. Century 20: 10:55 a.m., 1:40, 4:15, 6:55 & 9:30 p.m. cally one stop, after easy negotiations with friends Robby (Rob Corddry) and I Origins (R) Century 16: 11 a.m., 1:55, 4:35, 7:15 & 10:05 p.m. / Tess (Ellie Kemper): the home of the Land Ho! (R) Century 16: 9:25 & 11:50 a.m.; 2:30, 4:55, 7:25 & 10 p.m. CEO (Rob Lowe) who hasn’t yet signed Lucy (R) Century 16: 9, 10:10 & 11:20 a.m.; 12:30, 1:40, 2:50, 4, 5:10, 6:20 & on the dotted line to buy Annie’s blog. 7:30 p.m. Century 20: 10:40 a.m., 1, 3:20, 5:40, 8:05 & 10:30 p.m. In X-D at The oddly paced narrative eventually 11:50 a.m., 2:15, 4:35, 7 & 9:30 p.m. settles on another necessary journey 0 and the unconvincing decision to break Maleficent (PG) (( Century 20: 11:40 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:20 & 9:50 p.m. +#!)$'! .!) and enter (with kids in tow). The team of Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) (PG) Segel and Nicholas Stoller rewrote Kate Century 16: Sun 2 p.m. Century 20: Sun 2 p.m. Angelo’s screenplay, but none of the Planes: Fire & Rescue (PG) Century 16: 9:40 a.m., 2:15 & 7 p.m. In 3-D at / three writers brings much to the game in noon, 4:40 & 9:55 p.m. Century 20: 11:35 a.m., 2, 4:25, 7:05 & 9:25 p.m. In plotting, characterization or comic inven- 3-D at 10:30 a.m., 12:50, 3:05 & 5:25 p.m. tion. Ironically, “Sex Tape” works best as a rather sweet look at a loving couple The Purge: Anarchy (R) trying to keep its sex life active. Rated Century 16: 9:05 & 11:40 a.m.; 2:25, 5, 7:40 & 10:15 p.m. 0 R for strong sexual content, nudity, lan- Century 20: 10:50 a.m., 12:10, 1:25, 2:45, 4, 5:20, 6:40, 7:55, 9:20 & 10:35 p.m. !+!)) -!)* guage and some drug use. One hour, 34 Sex Tape (R) (( Century 16: 10:05 a.m.; 12:40, 3:10, 5:05, 5:35, 8, 9:35 & minutes. — P.C. 10:35 p.m. Fri & Sat 11:45 a.m. Century 20: 12:25, 2:50, 5:15, 7:50 & 10:20 p.m. / The Sound of Music (1965) Stanford Theatre: 7:30 p.m. Sat & Sun 3 p.m. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes --- Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG-13) Century 20: “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” is the 3:15 & 9:50 p.m. latest in a series of Hollywood action Wish I Was Here (R) ( Century 20: 11:10 a.m., 2, 4:45, 7:30 & 10:10 p.m. 0 reboots which aim to transform a campy Palo Alto Square: 2, 4:45, 7:30 & 10:05 p.m. Sat & Sun 11:30 a.m. movie into a gloomy and serious film. !''!+#,) ' “Cloverfield” director Matt Reeves’ latest ( -«ÊÌ (( -iÊÀi`ii}ÊµÕ>ÌiÃ ((( Ê}`ÊLiÌ (((( "ÕÌÃÌ>`} / film, the second in a series of prequels Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) to the 1968 classic “Planet of the Apes,” 0 follows this recent trend. In the origi- Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. 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The virus is the result of a PHILIP RACHEL WILLEM ROBIN drug, designed to cure Alzheimer’s, that ON THE WEB: Up-to-date movie listings at PaloAltoOnline.com SEYMOUR HOFFMAN MCADAMS DAFOE ANDWRIGHT in 2011’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” FROM JOHN LE CARRÉ, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY and THE CONSTANT GARDENER is used to genetically enhance the intel- hunt deer, fight grizzly bears and speak lect of apes that serve as test subjects. to each other in sign. The film succeeds The consequences of this drug are stag- in disturbing viewers because it makes gering. While a human community led by an effort to be plausible. The steps the Century Theatres at Palo Alto Square Dreyfus (Gary Oldman) lives in the ruins apes take to acquire power from hu- of San Francisco in near hopelessness, mans are logical and don’t leave behind plot holes. 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by Elena Kadvany teraction with the chef and a 30-person beat-up taco truck in Miami and drives braided by a member of the kitchen ssst. There’s a room in Palo Alto cap to keep it “intimate.” If you care it across the country, stopping to sling staff, were set out with small bowls of where foodies gather once a about food and food experiences, you’ll his new food (Cuban sandwiches, bar- olive oil mixed with Berkman’s own Pmonth around a long, commu- be getting your money’s worth; other- becue sliders, beignets, arroz con pol- special spice mixture. nal table to experience an intimate, wise, the price might not be right. lo) in New Orleans, Austin and back Perhaps the best part of 520 Chef’s specially curated meal. The menu is Berkman crafts a different dinner to Los Angeles. Table is hearing from Berkman him- unique, different and unpredictable, for the third Thursday of each month Berkman — who also dreams of self. He came out with each course to entirely in the hands of the chef each based on whatever might be inspiring owning a food truck one day — said talk about the dish and interact with time. People have been returning again him at the moment, oftentimes with a the film’s message spoke to him, and guests. The amuse-bouche, the “Seven and again for more. personal tilt. One month, it was dish- he created a menu to further the story ‘Cs’ soup” with lobster, came with a The meal is served in a surprising es from the favorite places he’s eaten and meaning. He’s owned or worked delicate croquette, lonely in a large setting: the Garden Court Hotel in around the world (South Africa, Eng- at restaurants in or near the cities white bowl. Waiters doused it with downtown Palo Alto, which has no land, France and America). Casper stops: Miami, New Orleans soup made from curry, coconut milk, official restaurant (it is not affiliated This month, the menu paid homage and Houston. cumin, chili oil, corn and chives. It also with Il Fornaio, which occupies the to new foodie film “Chef,” in which Upon entering the Garden Court came with a challenge: name all seven large dining space on the first floor Jon Favreau plays Los Angeles chef Hotel’s “Terrace Room” — a beauti- of the ingredients in the dish that start of the Cowper Street building). But it Carl Casper, once hailed for being ful dining room with French doors with the letter “C.” The prize: a packet does have an official chef. daring and ground-breaking but now that open onto an enclosed terrace of Berkman’s special spice mixture to Clive Berkman, an experienced chef creatively stifled by his restaurant’s — diners could choose from a weak take home. Diners quickly whipped out who hails from South Africa, came owner, who just wants him to “cook Cuban mojito cocktail or wine. Appe- iPhones to make lists of ingredients. to the hotel by chance last year after what works.” Casper quits in a very tizers were mini “reconstructed” Cu- Next up was roasted black cod helping out at an event. He’s been in public video that quickly goes viral, ban sandwiches. These tiny summer- from Half Moon Bay topped with ji- the kitchen ever since, in charge of and he starts a food truck so he can vegetable choux pastries filled with cama and on the side, tiny scallops, a the hotel’s in-room dining and events cook the way he really wants to. goat cheese and apricot chutney could roasted-pepper mojo sauce and small (corporate dinners, weddings and the “He’s a great chef; however, he’s tied not be more unlike the traditional cubes of deep-fried bread pudding. like). 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Market, 399 Stanford Menlo Park Shopping Center Chiropractor: Health Logic, Value Hotel/Motel: Creekside Shoe Store: Footwear etc., Restaurant to Splurge: Evvia 633 Menlo Ave., Menlo Park Inn, 3400 El Camino Real 463 University Ave. Salad: Sprout Cafe, 168 Estiatorio, 420 Emerson St. University Ave. Day Spa: Watercourse Way, Veterinarian: Adobe Animal Sporting Goods & Apparel: Romantic Restaurant: Saint 165 Channing Ave. Hospital, 4470 El Camino Real, REI, 2450 Charleston Rd., Seafood: Sam’s Michael’s Alley, 140 Homer Los Altos Mountain View Chowderhouse Ave. Dentist: Christine Hansen, 185 University Ave. 416 Waverley St. Weight Loss Center: Stationery Store: Village Solo Dining: La Bodeguita Weightwatchers Stationers, 310 S. California Hall of Fame: The Fish del Medio, 463 S. California Dry Cleaner: Charleston Ave., 719 Santa Cruz Ave., Market, 3150 El Camino Real Ave. Cleaners, 3900 Middlefield Rd. Yoga: YogaSource, 158 Menlo Park Hamilton Ave. Steak: Sundance the Sports Bar: Gordon Biersch Fitness Classes: The Bar Toy Store: Cheeky Monkey Steakhouse, 1921 El Camino 640 Emerson St. Method, Town & Country RETAIL 640 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Real Village Park Hall of Fame: The Old Pro, Beauty Supply: Sephora, Takeout: Su Hong, 4256 El 541 Ramona St. Frame Shop: Aaron Bros, Stanford Shopping Center Hall of Fame: Palo Alto Sport Camino Real 1680 El Camino Real, Shop and Toy World, 526 Sunday Brunch: Mayfield Redwood City Hall of Fame: Peninsula Waverley St. Yogurt: Yogurtland, 494 Bakery and Cafe, Town & Beauty Supply, 250 University University Ave. Country Village Hall of Fame: University Ave. Women’s Apparel: Art, 2550 El Camino Real, Anthropologie, 999 Alma St. Hall of Fame: Fraiche, 200 Hall of Fame: Saint Michael’s Redwood City Bike Shop: Mike’s Bikes, 3001 Hamilton Ave. Alley, 140 Homer Ave. El Camino Real Hall of Fame: Nordstrom, Gym: Oshman Family Jewish Stanford Shopping Center Sushi/Japanese Restaurant: Community Center, 3921 Bookstore: Books Inc., Town RESTAURANTS Fuki Sushi, 4119 El Camino Fabian Way & Country Village FOOD & DRINK Real Hall of Fame: Kepler’s Books Ambiance: Evvia Estiatorio Hair Salon: No winner 420 Emerson St. Thai Restaurant: Thaiphoon and Magazines, 1010 El Bagels: Izzy’s Brookyn Bagels, 543 Emerson St. Camino Real, Menlo Park Hall of Fame: Hair 477 S. California Ave. Bar/Lounge: La Bodeguita International, Stanford del Medio, 463 S. California Vegetarian Restaurant: Boutique: Shady Lane, 441 Bakery/Desserts: Prolific LYFE Kitchen, 167 Hamilton Shopping Center University Ave. Ave. Oven, 550 Waverley St. Ave. Hotel: Rosewood, 2825 Sand Eyewear: Lux Eyewear, 1805 California Cuisine: Calafia Hill Rd., Menlo Park BBQ: Armadillo Willy’s, 1031 Wine Bar: The Wine Room El Camino Real N. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos Café & Market A Go Go, Town & Country Village 520 Ramona St. Hall of Fame: Garden Court Flower Shop: Michaela’s Hotel, 520 Cowper St. Breakfast: Joanie’s Cafe, Flower Shop, 453 Waverly St. 405 S. California Ave. Chinese Restaurant: Chef FUN STUFF Chu’s, 1067 N. San Antonio Manicure/Pedicure: La Jolie Gift Shop: Shady Lane, 441 Rd., Los Altos Aguatic Center: Riconada Nail Spa, 364 S. California Ave. Burgers: Gott’s Roadside, University Ave. Town & Country Village Pool, 777 Embarcadero Rd. Coffee House:Coupa Cafe, Massage: Massage Therapy Green Business: Whole Hall of Fame: The Counter, 538 Ramona St. Art Gallery: Cantor Arts Center, 368 S. California Ave. Foods Market, 774 Emerson 369 S. California Ave. Center, 328 Lomita Dr., St. Dining With Kids: California Stanford Men’s Haircut: The President Burrito: Pizza Kitchen, Stanford Hall of Fame: Hassett (ACE) Chipotle, 2675 El Barbershop, 490 University Camino Real Shopping Center Nightlife: Nola, 535 Ramona Ave. Hardware, 875 Alma St. St. French Restaurant: Left Bank Hardware Store: ACE Deli/Sandwich: Ike’s Place, Hall of Fame: Hair 475 Via Ortega, Stanford 635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Best Place for a Kids’ International, Stanford Hardware Menlo Park, 700 Park Playdate: Palo Alto Junior Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park Shopping Center Hall of Fame: Village Cheese Museum and Zoo, 1451 House, Town & Country Fusion: Calafia Cafe & Market Middlefield Rd. New Service Business: Soul Hall of Fame: Hassett (ACE) A Go Go, Town & Country Hardware, 875 Alma St. Village Cycle, Stanford Shopping Village Lecture Series: Stanford Center Home Decor & Furnishings: Dim Sum: Ming’s Chinese Lectures Cuisine and Bar, 1700 Hall of Fame: Tamarine, 546 Orthodontists: Mid Peninsula IKEA, 1700 E. Bayshore Rd., East Palo Alto Embarcadero Rd. University Ave. Palo Alto Park: Foothills Park, Orthodontics, Dr. Stacey Quo, 3300 Page Mill Rd. 965 High St. Jewelry Store: Shady Lane, Grocery Store: Whole Foods, Indian Restaurant: Darbar, 441 University Ave. 774 Emerson St. 129 Lytton Ave. Place for Live Personal Trainer: Oshman Entertainment: Palo Alto Family Jewish Community Men’s Apparel: Macy’s Mens, Hall of Fame: Trader Joe’s, Italian Restaurant: Osteria, Children’s Theatre, 1305 Center, 3921 Fabian Way Stanford Shopping Center Town & Country Village 247 Hamilton Ave. Middlefield Rd. Plumber: Palo Alto Plumbing, Hall of Fame: Nordstrom, Happy Hour: Nola, 535 Latin American Restaurant: Place to Enjoy the Outdoors: Heating and Air / Dahl Stanford Shopping Center Ramona St. La Bodeguita del Medio, Foothills Park, 3300 Page Mill Plumbing, 716 San Antonio 463 S. California Ave. Rd. Rd. New Retail Business: The Ice Cream/Gelato: Tin Pot Container Store, Stanford Creamery, Town & Country Meal Under $20: LYFE Wi-Fi Hotspot: Coupa Cafe, Shoe Repair: Village Cobbler, Shopping Center Village Kitchen, 167 Hamilton Ave. 538 Ramona St. 825 Emerson St. Nursery/Garden Supply: Milkshake: Palo Alto Mediterranean Restaurant: Place to go for a Run: Hall of Fame: Midtown Shoe SummerWinds Nursery, 725 Creamery Fountain & Grill Evvia Estiatorio, 420 Emerson The Dish, Stanford Ave. and Repair, 2796 Middlefield Rd. San Antonio Rd. (Emerson/Hamilton) St. Junipero Serra Blvd. Download a PDF of the Winners’ List at PaloAltoOnline.com/best_of

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Best Toy Store Palo Alto Sport & Toy World Ed Hoffacker, president Best Hotel Garden Court Hotel Barbara Gross, general manager

Best Sports Bar The Old Pro Lisa and Steve Sinchek, owners

Best Hair Salon & Best Men’s Haircut Hair International Not pictured: Pam Decharo, owner

Best Men’s Apparel, Nordstrom

Best Grocery Store, Trader Joe’s

Best Pharmacy/Drugstore Walgreens

Best Seafood, The Fish Market

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premier destination for all things literary Toy Store smoked fish from Farallon Fisheries, Best Deli/ in the area. And there’s more good stuff FIRST YEAR pasta, mesquite-grilled or pan-fried fish, Sandwich on the horizon: “We are looking forward Become a kid again in the aisles of as well as crab and lobster. Plan to spend Villiage to a lot of things this coming year — fin- Palo Alto Sport Shop & Toy World, time perusing the lengthy menu before Cheese House ishing up the store renovations; further brimming with all the classics of child- considering the daily specials (recent- Lindsay Hiken, building out the nonprofit Peninsula Arts hood: bubbles, Legos, wooden train ly: Cashew Crusted Rainbow Trout or owner & Letters with new programs, more fund- sets, paper dolls, scooters, kites, base- Sauteed Saffron Mussels). Early birds ing, (and a) bigger team; continuing to ball gloves — even an old-fashioned can take advantage of the Early Catch enhance the in-store inventory of books; gumball machine — plus newly popu- menu, between 4 and 6 p.m. on Mon- and an exciting new literary service we lar items like Spy Gear and Goldie- day through Thursday, which offers six plan to launch in the fall,” co-manager Blox, an engineering toy for girls. Up- entrees, plus clam chowder or salad, Praveen Madan said. The view from the stairs there’s a whole section for serious for $14. No substitutions or split plates. staff’s perspective sounds equally opti- swimmers, both kids and adults. The 3150 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 650- mistic: For the first time since the book- family-owned store also does a brisk 493-8862 (TUNA); thefishmarket.com store relaunched in 2012, they received summer business in beach sandals and bonuses this year based on the number hats. 526 Waverley St., Palo Alto, 650- Yogurt of hours worked. 1010 El Camino Real, 328-8555; toyandsport.com FIRST YEAR Menlo Park, 650-324-4321; keplers.com Some allege that frozen yogurt — Women’s Apparel along with cupcakes — is a dessert Green Business FIRST YEAR that’s had its day. But Fraiche Yogurt THIRD YEAR Nordstrom, see Men’s Apparel, above. doesn’t try to be trendy; it just serves Its name has changed, but the long- high-quality sweet treats (and beyond) standing tradition of being at the fore- Burgers for health-conscious Palo Altans. Just front of sustainable practices continues THIRD YEAR as perfect for breakfast as dessert (if at Hassett (ACE) Hardware, formerly Entering its third year in the Hall you’re a purist who thinks the combi- known as Palo Alto ACE Hardware. of Fame, the Palo Alto branch of the nation of oatmeal and frozen yogurt is The family-run business on Alma Street gourmet build-your-own-burger chain, strange, think again), Fraiche delivers has long offered its customers a pano- The Counter remains a reliable favor- time and time again. Locals might re- ply of tools for greening up their homes, ite, with a menu filled with fresh and member Fraiche Palo Alto’s previous from fluorescent lightbulbs and non- interesting choices — both for the main location, making this larger corner toxic pesticides to biodegradable trash protein (try the bison!) and the locally space all the more enjoyable. Fraiche bags. The store also practices what it sourced litany of toppings, like smoky has also expanded its offerings in recent preaches by relying on low-flush toilets, chipotle aioli, housemade tzatziki, ji- years, now slinging its own fresh-made using an on-demand water heater and, in cama, quinoa and kale. Besides burg- Greek yogurt, baked goods, juices a particularly bold gesture, installing a ers made to order, you can choose from and some savory salads. 200 Hamil- photovoltaic roof system that generates one of many prefab options. Wash it all ton Ave., Palo Alto; 650-838-9819; 95 percent of the store’s annual electric down with a premium cocktail, on-tap fraicheyogurt.com needs. For these green efforts, Hassett brew or build-your-own milkshake. 369 (ACE) Hardware has been inducted by S. California Ave., Palo Alto, 650-321- Fusion our readers to the sustainability “Hall 3900; thecounterburger.com/paloalto SECOND YEAR of Fame.” 875 Alma St., Palo Alto, 650- The flavorful and mixed textured 237-7222; hassetthardware.com Deli/Sandwich cuisine at Tamarine Restaurant and FIRST YEAR Gallery has customers returning for Best Burger Hardware Store The Village Cheese House’s gener- more of their delectable intricate pre- The Counter SECOND YEAR ously sized sandwiches, top-notch in- sentations. The work put into the rather Peter Katz, See complete listing for Hassett (ACE) gredients and signature spread make it a stylish and savory dishes cannot go owner Hardware, above, under Green Business. longtime Palo Alto crowd pleaser. Estab- without notice. So pull up a chair and lished in 1959, it remains a favorite lunch also admire the contemporary Viet- Men’s Apparel spot for Paly and Stanford students. namese art while dining. 546 Univer- THIRD YEAR Build your own hot or cold sandwich sity Ave., Palo Alto, 650-325-8500; When it comes to apparel, Nord- from a selection of fresh breads, meats tamarinerestaurant.com strom is a fitting member of the Hall and cheeses, or go with the ever-popular of Fame. Whether you’re looking for Old Fashioned, keeping it simple with Sports Bar skinny or straight fit jeans, Gucci or just bread, meat, Swiss cheese, pickles THIRD YEAR Lanvin dress shoes or a new wallet or and signature spread. Yelpers rave about Downtown Palo Alto has no shortage watch, each department is stocked with the roast beef and Havarti on Dutch of bars, yet Old Pro continues to stand friendly staff to help you find quality crunch. Town & Country Village, Palo out as the neighborhood’s top destina- items that fit your needs. If that doesn’t Alto, 650-326-9251; thevch.com tion for unwinding, watching sports and convince you, maybe the sports events ushering in the end of the workday with that the store’s televisions feature will. Grocery Store a cold pitcher and a hot slider. With its And don’t forget to bring Rover, as the SECOND YEAR large menus, larger TVs, generous beer store is pet friendly. For women’s wear, Complaints about Trader Joe’s are selection and a mechanical bull, the Ra- Best Frame Shop Nordstrom offers dozens of designer few and far between, aside from the mona Street bar continues to win plau- University Art collections and specialty shops whose common kvetch that there aren’t enough dits from readers, which voted to induct Cornelia fashions can inject just the right “oo- of them, even with one store each in Palo Old Pro into the city’s “Hall of Fame.” Pendleton, la-la” into your wardrobe. 550 Stanford Alto, Mountain View and Menlo Park. 541 Ramona St., Palo Alto, 650-326- chief financial Shopping Center, Palo Alto, 650-323- If customers had their way, there’d be a 2446; oldpropa.com officer 5111; shop.nordstrom.com TJ’s on every street corner, spreading its spirited brand of food and fun. Where Sunday Brunch Pharmacy/Drug Store else can you get a bottle of Tunisian SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR organic extra virgin olive oil, “reduced Sunflower centerpieces and amber- Nestled firmly in Hall of Fame sta- guilt” chunky guacamole, a tray of Trad- tinted glass-oil candles couple home- tus, Walgreens is golden. It has adapted er Giotto’s ricotta and spinach rigatoni, spun charm with mellow romantic seamlessly to the rise of the smartphone and dirt-cheap heirloom artichokes in warmth during dinnertime at Saint Mi- with apps that allow people to print one quick trip? And the staff is so good- chael’s Alley. The dining area exudes photos from their devices (prints can natured, we don’t even feel guilty giv- coziness through golden-toned paint be picked up in about an hour at any of ing in to temptation when it comes to all and wood-and-wicker chairs, while the Palo Alto locations) and easily order those gourmet chocolately confections white wall trimming and window edg- prescription refills by scanning the bar they place near the registers. 140 Town ings keep the room looking fresh and code on Rx labels for pick-up shortly & Country Village, Palo Alto, 650-327- bright, day to night. Seating in the more thereafter. Walgreens also offers the 7018; traderjoes.com trendy bar area provides a comfortable convenience of a wide array of products, place to meet up for drinks and a bite from household and grocery to personal Seafood to eat. “The bar area is more casual,” a care and wellness. 2605 Middlefield SECOND YEAR waiter said. “But we have people being Road, Palo Alto, 650-566-9723; 300 There is literally something for ev- romantic no matter where they’re sit- University Ave., Palo Alto, 650-326- eryone at The Fish Market, with hun- ting.” 140 Homer Ave., Palo Alto, 650- 3404; 4170 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, dreds of items categorized by sashimi 326-2530; weekend brunch served at 650-858-2007; walgreens.com and sushi, salads, appetizers oyster bar, 806 Emerson St.; stmikes.com

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Two locations: 36 Stanford Shop- Now serving ping Center, Palo Alto, 650-326-8522; #95 Town tapioca pearl milk tea and Country Village, Palo Alto, 650-327-6964; Best Boutique Gift Shop: Shady Lane 2014 labelledayspas.com Travel Agency Yoga AAA’s Forest Avenue location has long served You know a yoga studio is good when people We cater events large and small! as a pivotal destination for locals looking to get flock to an almost sadistically challenging hot Pi- away. The agency offers maps, discounts and lates class week after week. Hot Pilates is only one expert advice to help maximize one’s time and of the many popular Yoga Source classes taught by budget. Whether planning a family trip to Dis- quality teachers that know how to simultaneously neyland, booking a trans-Atlantic cruise or draft- push and calm beginner and advanced yogis alike. ing an itinerary for a fortnight in Europe, AAA The Best Of winner offers Bikram, Vinyasa, Jiva- is committed to guiding travelers throughout the mukti (flow yoga plus chanting, music and a focus process. 430 Forest Ave., Palo Alto, 650-262- on enlightenment for the more spiritual customers), 3870; calstate.aaa.com power and restorative yoga as well as heated “Hour of Power” (more upper body than Bikram) and yin Value Hotel/Motel yoga (“gentle” floor poses are held for up to five The Creekside Inn has extended its stay in Best minutes at a time with the muscles relaxed — the Of to a fourth straight year. The boutique hotel runs ideal “yin” to the “yang” of more intense, muscle- 1712 Miramonte Ave. #D along Matadero Creek amid a charming thicket of working practices). 158 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, Mtn. View s 650.694.4888 gardens and oak trees. Visitors to the area or busi- 650-328-9642; yogasource.com www.houseofbagelsonline.com ness travelers can retreat from the frenzy of Silicon Valley while enjoying easy access to Stanford Uni- versity, Stanford Shopping Center and downtown RETAIL Palo Alto. The hotel also boasts a heated outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center and a rooftop patio. Beauty Supply 3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 650-493-2411; Sephora is the ultimate wonderland for makeup creekside-inn.com enthusiasts, beginning with its glossy displays and Christine Hansen, DDS chic black-and-white color scheme. The store car- Veterinarian ries brand-name as well as Sephora store-brand & Associates A mainstay in the area since 1964, Adobe Ani- beauty products for eyes, lips, face and body, plus mal Hospital provides around-the-clock care and a variety of nail polishes and a selection of make- emergency services for pets. With more than 20 up brushes and tools. Sephora’s in-store beauty veterinarians, and at least one on call at all times, experts offer custom makeovers, consultations Adobe Animal Hospital offers both scheduled and personal shopping sessions by appointment appointments and walk-in emergency support. and 15-minute transformations on a walk-in basis It’s no surprise that Adobe Animal Hospital has for a feature of choice. 355 Stanford Shopping made it to Best Of again, since its services are Center, Palo Alto, 650-327-5180; sephora.com relied on by many doting pet owners throughout the area. 4470 El Camino Real, Los Altos, 650- Bike Shop 948-9661; adobe-animal.com Nabbing its third consecutive Best Of award, Drs Annie Hagan, Christine Hansen and Roberta Jurash Mike’s Bikes is on a roll. Whether cyclists are Weight Loss Center looking for an upgrade or a repair, friendly and At Weight Watchers Palo Alto, staff offer knowledgeable staff aim to put as many people in expert advice and support to start community seats as possible. In addition to an extensive supply members on their journey to a slimmer, healthier of components, clothing and accessories, Mike’s body. A visitor can learn how to properly diet Bikes features an impressive array of road, moun- while consuming tasty meals, as well as design tain, electric and BMX bicycles. 3001 El Camino a concrete weight-loss plan that works for his or Real, Palo Alto, 650-858-7700; mikesbikes.com Thank you for voting us her personal lifestyle. Watch the numbers on the scale decrease with guided motivation and care. 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1138 Stanislaus Ln., Palo Alto 37.53% 8 This Downtown Palo Alto home listed for $1,298,000 an 678 Webster St. #2, Palo Alto 44.07% 9 101 Alma St. #702, Palo Alto 20.93% 9 1302 Channing Ave., Palo Alto 26.02% 8 479 Ferne Ave., Palo Alto 21.12% 9 3724 Feather Ln., Palo Alto 64.88% 8 Before After 2202 Greer Rd., Palo Alto 25.75% 8

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With a wide range of clothing and shoes to choose With pricing that fits the pocketbooks of even from in a variety of styles, Macy’s Men’s Store has non-venture capitalists, the store is consistently once again been voted the best place to shop for cited by Weekly readers as the florist who really men’s apparel in Palo Alto. The store carries styles East Palo Alto knows how to put petal to the metal, producing ranging from casual to dressy, and features a vari- spectacular results. 453 Waverley St., Palo Alto, ety of brands including Levi’s, Calvin Klein, Ralph 650-321-5390; michaelasflowershop.com Lauren and more. The Men’s Store’s elegant layout — with its high ceilings and swooping staircase — Gift Shop make for an enjoyable shopping experience, and the See complete listing for Shady Lane under staff, which includes experienced tailors, can help Boutique. you find the right outfit for any occasion, all without breaking the bank. 300 Stanford Shopping Center, Green Business Palo Alto, 650-326-3333; macys.com When Whole Foods Market first opened its doors in downtown Palo Alto in 1989, few could New Retail Business have predicted that its stores would one day be- The Container Store feels like paradise for those come choice destinations for lovers of organic of us who fantasize about having a neat, orderly, produce and high-end delicacies nationwide. even color-coded home. You can find nifty organiz- Today, the Emerson Street store is popular both ing tricks for your pantry, bathroom, office, laun- for the quality of its offerings and for its eco- dry room and garage, plus all manner of boxes and conscious practices, which this year garnered a baskets in every size and finish. If you’re looking “Best Of” award for being a top green business. for something to store your stuff, it’s hard to beat 2 0 1 4 Dubbing itself the “nation’s healthiest grocery the choices in this new retail outlet, which replaced store,” Whole Foods tries to take care of the en- the old Andronico’s at Stanford Shopping Center. Thank you to our wonderful vironment by offering compostable packaging, 500 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, 650-300- purchasing wind-energy credits to offset its en- 4879; containerstore.com customers for Voting ergy use and implementing aggressive recycling programs. When Palo Alto banned plastic check- Nursery/Garden Supply Joanie’s Cafe Best Breakfast again. out bags in 2009, Whole Foods didn’t offer a word Just because there’s a drought, it doesn’t mean of protest for a simple reason: true to its mission one can’t garden. At SummerWinds Nursery, as a green leader, it had already stopped using gardeners and homeowners will find a full array Come by Saturday July 26th for our house coff ee (that them voluntarily. 774 Emerson St., Palo Alto, of xeriscape plants that don’t suck up water, and organic Guatemalan Coff ee we all love so much) is FREE all day! 650-326-0539; wholefoodsmarket.com a choice of mulches to keep moisture in the soil. Readers have voted SummerWinds best many pre- Hardware Store vious years, including 2013. Garden Coach pro- Thank You Again! For those looking to repair a faucet, install a ceil- fessionals can visit the home to help choose the ing fan or add to a toolbox, ACE Hardware Menlo best foliage and flowers for every soil type and P.S. If you think breakfast is good, you should try dinner! Park is well-equipped to handle the job. “Custom- garden condition, from blazing sunshine to dense ers walk in, and we solve their problems,” manager shade. Loyal customers earn discounts for future Vasile Oros said. In addition to stocking shelves purchases. From landscaping the indoor environ- with tools, outdoor essentials, electrical equipment ment to fruit trees, vegetables and flowers, visitors and more, the store offers repair and installation ser- will be hard-pressed to leave without a wagonful vices. Recently, a gardening department was added of plants. 725 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, 650- next door, which, Oros said, has gotten “a really 493-5136; summerwindsca.com good response.” 700 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, 405 South California Ave., Palo Alto 650-325-2515; acehardware.com. Pet Store Have a demanding Fido or Fluffy? Is the cat (650) 326-6505 Home Decor & Furnishings tearing the house apart because she can’t find www.joaniescafepaloalto.com While people may joke about the challenges her catnip mouse? Pet Food Express offers ev- of putting together a Dagstorp or a Grundtal/ erything from B to T: from beds and bird sup- Breakfast & Lunch: 7:30am - 2;30pm daily Norrviken based on those baffling pictorial in- Dinner: 5-9pm Tuesday - Saturday structions, Best Of voters were clearly willing to VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊ{ä) ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕÞÊÓx]ÊÓä£{ÊU Page 39 PALO ALTO WEEKLY BEST OF 2014

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plies to treats and biscuits. This pet store offers a product quality-assurance program that tests for lead and monitors ingredients to keep pets safe. There’s a self-service pet wash, dog training and a community veterinary clinic offering affordable vaccines, de-worming, flea control and standard laboratory testing. 3910 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 650-856-6666; petfoodexpress.com/stores/ detail/palo-alto/ Pharmacy/Drug Store Claiming this year’s honor of best drug store, CVS continues to please patrons, in part by keeping up with the times. The chain is smartphone friendly, with apps that allow customers to upload and print photos from their devices (free, same- Best Happy Hour, Nightlife: Nola day pickup), schedule appointments for immuni- zations and scan bar codes to request prescription refills. And of course, the store also offers the envelopes, to pens, notebooks, nametags and convenience of all kinds of goods just at the cor- wrapping paper, Village Stationers on California ner, from household and nutrition to personal care Avenue never fails to fill the Palo Alto shopper’s and sexual wellness products. 2701 Middlefield stationery needs, whether they’re in the market Road, Palo Alto, 650-330-0132; Town & Country for birthday presents or office essentials. With its Village, Palo Alto, 650-322-2554; 352 University clear and spacious interior, friendly service and Ave., Palo Alto, 650-324-3248; cvs.com expansive selection, it’s a clear favorite among Weekly readers. And don’t forget the Menlo Park Shoe Store location. 310 S. California Ave., Palo Alto, 650- Footwear etc., which specializes in pairs of 326-7970; 719 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, Thank you for voting us things, has held the Best Of award for a cou- 650-321-6920; villagestationer.com ple of consecutive years. With its merchandise, Best of 2014! the store aims to blend comfort and style. The Toy Store knowledgeable and friendly staff helps to pair Cheeky Monkey Toys is the store to visit, say Watercourse Way up customers with suitable shoes from top brands readers, not just for children, but anyone young Bath House Spa such as MBT, Mephisto, Clarks and New Bal- at heart. Its shelves are stocked with quality, in- ance. Whether you need running sneakers, dress teractive toys for people of all ages. Currently, 650.462.2000 shoes or a comfortable orthotic insert, Footwear, favorite toys include the popular family game Etc. just might have what you need to make your Set and the Shrinky Dinks 3-D Fairy Garden. feet happy. 463 University Ave., Palo Alto, 650- Cheeky Monkey recently hosted a Creativity 328-1122; footwearetc.com Can event, where children and adults were chal- lenged to imagine, create and share, after being Sporting Goods & Apparel given cans and simple materials such as feathers REI fell off the Best Of last year following and wood sticks. 640 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo three years in Hall of Fame status, but the sport- Park, 650-328-7975; cheekymonkeytoys.com ing goods haven has climbed back to the top. The chain stocks gear for climbing, cycling, pad- Women’s Apparel dling, camping, hiking, snow sports and travel. A “vintage feminine” vibe permeates Anthro- U.S.D.A. Prime REI’s mission is to get people outdoors; and pologie, where you might stumble on a beaded with helpful staff and affordable prices, when sweater, a quaint quilt or a porcelain teacup that Filet Mignon you walk out the door, you might have a canoe could’ve come straight from your great aunt’s in hand. 2450 Charleston Road, Mountain View, attic. A small book selection targets style and 650-969-1938; rei.com. food, conjuring up kitchen savvy and icons of elegance like Coco Chanel and Audrey Hepburn. Stationery Store 999 Alma St., Palo Alto, 650-322-0435; anthro- From greeting cards, ink stamps and colored pologie.com 2 0 1 4

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Best Bagel: Izzy’s Brooklyn Bagels THE FISH MARKET/TOP OF THE MARKET 650/349-3474 1855 South Norfolk, San Mateo, CA 94403 FOOD & DRINK cakes, waffles and French toast. My personal fave: the smoked salmon crepe with two eggs, smoked THE FISH MARKET Bagel salmon, shallots, tomato, cream cheese and ca- 408/269-3474 There’s a reason why on certain days, Izzy’s pers. Kick it up a notch with espresso drinks or a 1007 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95123 Brooklyn Bagels has a line stretching from the mimosa. 405 S. California Ave., Palo Alto, 650- counter to the door. Its bagel selection ranges from 326-6505; joaniescafepaloalto.com. the traditional (sesame, poppy seed) to the slightly www.theﬁshmarket.com whimsical (jalapeño, sun-dried tomato) and its Burgers choice of spreads includes flavors such as dijon gar- Burgers and more burgers are the centerpiece PALO ALTO SANTA CLARA DEL MAR SAN MATEO SAN DIEGO SAN JOSE lic, Mexican salsa and Belgian orange chocolate. at Gott’s Roadside, Palo Alto Weekly readers’ While bagels remain its popular staple, Izzy’s also choice for best burger and best new food/drink offers salads, pizzas and a wide and kosher selection establishment. But ahi burgers and turkey patties of doughy goods, including knishes, pastries, bab- are available alongside the beefy varieties, as are kas and challahs. 477 S. California Ave., Palo Alto, fish tacos, chicken sandwiches, BLT sandwiches, 650-329-0700; izzysbrooklynbagels.com. soups and five salad options. Originating in St. Helena with added locations in Napa and San Bakery/Desserts Francisco’s Ferry Building, Gott’s planted the flag It’s birthday month at the office: Who can re- in Palo Alto last year with an expansive, indoor- sist the chocolate orange almond, the chocolate on outdoor venue at Town & Country Village — an chocolate or the carrot cake from Prolific Oven? ideal spot for post-hiking, post-biking, post-game The extensive menu, all made in-house daily, in- get-togethers. 65 Town and Country Village, Palo cludes everything from classic French pastries Alto, 650-326-1000; gotts.com. (think Napoleons) to their “Ettie” cookie, made with ground almonds, orange peel and choco- Burrito late chips. There’s nothing ordinaire about their Life is certainly burritoful for Chipotle, which cakes, with American-style (tuxedo, pineapple has wrapped up its third Best Of award in four banana), French-style wonders (amaretto cream) years. Known for serving burritos with integrity, and cheesecakes (pumpkin, tiramisu) to choose Chipotle supports and sustains family farmers, from. Recently added is the gluten-free blueberry using meat free of antibiotics and added hormones cream: Prolific can even make gluten-free look whenever possible. And the food is delicious, fill- (and taste) scrumptious. 550 Waverley St., Palo ing and affordable. Walk alongside the counter Alto, 650-326-8485; prolificoven.com. as friendly staff members stuff your flour tortilla with rice (cilantro-lime), beans (black or pinto), BBQ meat (grilled chicken, carnitas, barbacoa or Though Armadillo Willy’s BBQ in Los Altos steak), guacamole, cheese, salsa and sour cream. has a modern feel — you order at a register, the 2675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 650-462-9154; food is served on metal trays and the red-and- chipotle.com. white-checkered table covers are plastic, not cotton — the smoky pulled pork sandwich, burger, Deli/Sandwich spicy peanut coleslaw and beans certainly taste Outgoing staff and delicious sandwiches with like Texas home-cooking, packed full of mouth- interesting names (Al Bundy, Going Home For watering flavor. Though BBQ plates are worth the Thanksgiving, Menage A Trois) combined to net splurge, it’s also possible to eat a tasty dinner for Ike’s Place this year’s Best Of award. Nestled in around $10. Family-size orders are also available, Stanford’s engineering quad, lunch lines were of- which the cheeky menu claims will feed “4 guests ten longer than the wait list for a d.school class. or one NFL player!” Started in Cupertino, Ar- Sadly, despite snagging Best Of, we’ve seen the madillo Willy’s has become a local empire, with last of Ike’s Place — at least this one on Stanford eight locations in the southern Bay Area and cater- campus. Its contract expired in June, and the uni- ing services available. 1031 N. San Antonio Road, versity’s Residential & Dining Enterprises will fill Los Altos, 650-941-2922; armadillowillys.com. the space. ilikeikesplace.com. Breakfast Dim Sum Breakfast is so good at Joanie’s Cafe that Those delectable little pouches of steamed meat they’ve decided to offer it at lunch and dinnertime and vegetables, the soothing egg custards, the rice as well. Choose from omelettes, crepes, scrambles balls decorated to look like bunnies — there’s dim or just plain eggs — all served with hash browns, home fries or fruit. Oh, and don’t forget the pan- VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊ{Ó) ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕÞÊÓx]ÊÓä£{ÊU Page 41 PALO ALTO WEEKLY BEST OF 2014

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Today, the ancient beveled glasses so you can serve yourself at your pastime lives on at the popular Baylands restau- own leisure (don’t worry, there’s an extra long rant, where dim sum connoisseurs and newbies spoon, too, to access every last drop inside the tall San Francisco Stanford Palo Alto 233 Grant Avenue 36 Stanford Shopping Center 95 Town & Country Village alike flock to fill their bellies, one delicious piece metal blender cup). It’s hard not to slurp the whole San francisco, CA 94108 Stanford, CA 94304 Palo Alto, CA 94301 at a time. 1700 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, thing down at once. If you’ve never been, drop ev- 415-433-7644 650-326-8522 650-327-6964 650-856-7700; mings.com. erything, head to the Creamery, cozy up in a vinyl diner booth and treat yourself. 566 Emerson St., Grocery Store Palo Alto; 650-323-3131; paloaltocreamery.com See complete listing for Whole Foods Market under Green Business. New Food/Drink Establishment See complete listing for Gott’s Roadside under Happy Hour Burgers. For late-afternoon deals on everything from Cajun-inspired bar bites to wine, beer and cock- Pizza tails, the voters agree — Nola has the best happy While “The Great Pizza Debate” rages on over hour in Palo Alto (Monday through Friday, 3 to whether the Big Apple or the Windy City makes 6 p.m., and 9 p.m. to midnight on Sunday). With the better pie, Palo Alto has made its voice heard multiple bars spread throughout the restaurant, by selecting again Patxi’s Chicago Pizza as the it’s easy to find a drink to enjoy in one of the best in town. Though admittedly the downtown various seating environments. There’s the indoor restaurant — which operates eight other Bay Area bar, which has a cozy and lively atmosphere, with locations, and a few others in Denver, Seattle and several TVs usually playing sports; the outdoor Santa Barbara — also makes thin-crust pizza, French Quarter-esque patio is great for larger the menu calls the deep dish its “flagship pie.” groups to relax over drinks after a long day; and There is plenty here to please meat-lovers and the upstairs balcony, which looks down into the vegetarians alike, with star ingredients in garlic- courtyard and features plenty of private nooks, is fennel sausage, marinated artichoke hearts, pesto perfect for lower-key conversation. 535 Ramona and sliced mushrooms. Whether you choose the St., Palo Alto, 650-328-2722; nolas.com. classic crust or the inch-deep wonder of cheese and toppings (pick me, pick me!), Patxi’s is sure 2 0 1 4 Ice Cream/Gelato to leave you full and satisfied. 441 Emerson St., It’s a cold world for artisan ice creameries in Palo Alto, 650-473-9999; patxispizza.com. Palo Alto, with a seemingly endless flow of them opening throughout the city in the past year or Produce Thank you for Voting For Us! two. But Tin Pot Creamery, opened last summer Receiving an already opened package of dried by former Facebook pastry chef Becky Sunseri mangos as a gift might raise some eyebrows at Town & Country Village, has already made its (something this writer experienced), but know- Best Flower Shop sweet mark in a very over-saturated market. With ing that it came from Sigona’s Farmers Market flavors like salted butterscotch, lavender with blue- makes it more understandable. And wow, so many berry swirl and Earl Grey tea, as well as delicious choices — more than 250 kinds of artisan cheese baked-good toppings made by Sunseri herself, alone — all fresh, organic and locally grown. The Tin Pot consistently sets itself apart. Don’t miss open-air market offers fresh-cut flowers, seasonal the ice cream sundaes — generous heaps of sweet olive oils and microbrews and wine, in addition to goodness guaranteed to put you in a dessert coma. fabulous fruits and vegetables. It can be hard to (Sunseri also managed to get the Town & Country resist. 399 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, Michaela’s space zoned to have a clean room in order to make 650-368-6993; sigonas.com all the organic ice cream in-house in small, cre- Flower Shop ative batches.) 121 Town & Country Village, Palo Salad Alto; 650-327-1715; tinpotcreamery.com. Feel good and eat well at Sprout Café in a conve- www.michaelasﬂ owershop.com nient, trendy downtown location. Start by selecting 800-672-4433 Milkshake salad greens, followed by a choice of six ingredients Simply put, there’s nowhere else in Palo Alto from a smorgasbord of fruits and veggies, seeds, like the Palo Alto Creamery Fountain and Grill. nuts, crunches and crumbles. Up it to premium sta- Some people might love the old-school diner dé- tus with avocado, kalamata olives, pricier cheeses or cor (it’s been there since 1923); others, the classic ingredients that require a bit more prep time. (Cara- Page 42ÊUÊÕÞÊÓx]ÊÓä£{ÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V melized shallots? Yes, please.) Pro- tein options include chicken, steak, ahi tuna and furikake-crusted tofu. Top it off with a choice of nearly 20 Thank You for Voting Us dressings. To stray from the salad route, try Sprout’s signature sand- Best wiches, soups and small bites. Or- 2 0 der ahead from the smartphone app 1 1 to skip the long line — the place Plumbers is wildly popular among health 2 0 1 4

enthusiasts, vegetarians, working 2 0 1 2 professionals and students. 168 University Ave., Palo Alto, 650- GO STANFORD! 323-7688; cafesprout.com Seafood It didn’t take long for Sam’s Chowder House to win over Palo Altans. Less than a year after opening its second brick and mortar location on Univer- 2 sity Avenue, Best Of voters have 014 declared Sam’s the best seafood in town. Though the vibe of the restaurant is relaxed and casual, Executive Chef Robert Holt takes Sam’s menu quite seri- Thanks for voting us “Best Of Palo Alto” 3 years in a row. ously — serving up delectable Experience The Difference clam chowder, lobster rolls, fish 167 N. Hamilton Palo Alto, CA and chips, and a rotating assort- &AMILY/WNEDAND/PERATEDs3ENIOR$ISCOUNTS!VAILABLE ment of fresh, seasonal and often Delivery: 650-325-LYFE (5933) locally caught items. Co-owner ,ICENSE Catering: 855-311-LYFE (5933) Julie Shenkman said she thinks her restaurant’s “New England or visit lyfekitchen.com style,” which emphasizes natural 650.856.3400 flavors and super-fresh ingredients, is the secret. “There’s really www.PaloAltoPlumbing.net nothing like it in the downtown 24 hour Emergency Service area,” she said. 185 University Ave., Palo Alto, 650-614-1177; samschowderhousepa.com Steak Under a photo of Babe Ruth hugging longtime teammate Lou Gehrig, we sliced into our aged

New York Strip steaks, releasing 2 tantalizing juices and the promis- 0 1 4 ing smell of a soul-satisfying dinner. Sundance the Steakhouse — at once exquisitely sophisticated and comfortably folksy, with its signed baseballs and box- ers’ gloves encased in glass on the dark wooden walls — boasts slow-roasted prime rib, stylish salads, a range of seafood and poultry offerings and, of course, aged U.S.D.A. Prime steaks. The Babe, known for his appetite for steak (among, er, other things), would be proud. 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 650-321-6798; sundancethesteakhouse.com Takeout Anyone who lives in the area and has never had Su Hong’s locally world famous general’s chicken, potstickers or dry sautéed string beans is committing a major culinary sin. That’s a slight exaggera- tion, but not every city has quality Chinese takeout like Su Hong’s. For those who get home late from work, are too tired to make dinner for the family or just want to treat themselves to some deep-fried, siz- zling goodness, Su Hong is just a phone call away. 4256 El Camino Real, Palo Alto; 650-493-3836; paloaltosuhongeatery.com

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Real and locally sourced ingredients selected by head flavors and real ingredients distinguish its taste, chef Charlie Ayers. Previously a top chef at the while fresh cut fruit (yes, really, no bags here) sets Googleplex cafeteria, Ayers opened his own res- [Chopsticks Always Optional] its toppings apart from competitors. Yogurtland taurant to “go public” with his vision of nutritious, keeps it real by changing out two or three of the sustainable, artisan-style cuisine at affordable pric- Thank you for voting us flavors every week and a half, with new arrivals es. Calafia Café’s farmhouse dining room, featur- best dim sum often united by a common theme. 494 University ing a soft filament glow from exposed-bulb light Ave., Palo Alto, 650-326-3264; yogurt-land.com fixtures, serves food in a relaxed format, while the Market A Go Go next door offers a salad bar and pre-made, grab-and-go items for both lunch and RESTAURANTS dinner. The restaurant and market offer a multitude of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Ambiance 130 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto, 650-322- Evvia Estiatorio has been serving fine Greek 9200; calafiapaloalto.com food in a sophisticated setting for almost two decades, managing to weather the constant storm of Chinese Restaurant restaurant change that has caused many of its down- Chef Chu’s has hosted the likes of Margaret town neighbors to fall. Chef Mario Ortega, who Thatcher, George Bush the Elder and even The Bie- came down to Palo Alto from Evvia’s San Francisco bster, whose photos are proudly hung — along with sister, Kokkari, claimed in a recent interview with those of dozens more celebrities — on the walls of the Weekly that Evvia’s consistent quality and sig- the celebrated Chinese food emporium. Known for nature dishes isolate the restaurant from competi- specialty dishes like Mao Tai Quail Flambe and tion. “We’re not necessarily a restaurant that fights Eight-Treasure Duck and signature dishes like Baked to keep up with the times or change ... to make it Miso-Glazed Sea Bass and Sichuan Village-Style seem very different or new,” he said. “We have cer- Clay Pot, Chef Chu’s offers fare unusual enough to tain things that we do (and) that’s why people come tickle the taste buds of adventurous diners. But tra- here.” For some, it might be the spanakotiropita or ditionalists can eat heartily as well, chowing down Ming’s Chinese Cuisine and Bar the insanely buttery, rich baked gigantes beans; for on such Cantonese standards as Broccoli Beef and 1700 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto others, the arnisia paidakia (mesquite-grilled lamb Tangy Lemon Chicken. 1067 N. San Antonio Road, tel 650.856.7700 / fax 650.855.9479 / www.mings.com chops with lemon-roasted potatoes) paired with a Los Altos, 650-948-2696; chefchu.com glass of “old world” Greek wine. The ambiance also can’t be beat; it’s just nice enough for special oc- Coffee House casions but also comfortable enough for a business There’s often a line to order — and a bit of a lunch or indulgent week-night dinner. 420 Emerson scramble to get a quiet, corner spot — but it’s worth St., Palo Alto, 650-326-0983; evvia.net the wait at Coupa Cafe, which offers single-estate, organic and fair-trade coffee from Venezuela, cou- Bar/Lounge pled with morning and French pastries and tradi- Thank You Palo Alto La Bodeguita del Medio channels the neighbor- tional Venezuelan fare. People may come because hood bar atmosphere of its Havana namesake with Coupa is a Wi-Fi hotspot, but they definitely stay for voting us Best Shoe Repair fresh seafood, traditional Cuban fare, specialty rum for those Venezuelan specialties (including arepas, Let us take care of your shoes cocktails and fine cigars. Cuban melodies circulate a sandwich facsimile made with cornmeal griddle through the airy, cabana-like dining room, accen- cakes) and the chocolates, bonbons and truffles. Oh so you can rest easy tuated with rustic tables and folk art. Take note of yes, and the amazing aroma. 538 Ramona St.,Palo one of the enormous collections of rums and Col- Alto, 650-322-0193; coupacafe.com lins glasses loaded with muddled mint and sugar, ready to hold La Bodeguita’s signature cocktail. Dining With Kids Drink in hand, head to the Cigar Divan, La Bode- Kids dropping while shopping? You can always guita’s tobacco shop and smoking lounge, to enjoy take them to California Pizza Kitchen, with a zil- a hand-rolled cigar from only the finest labels. It is lion choices for kids 10 and under that includes com-

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Full plates Center, Palo Alto, 650-325-2753; cpk.com. come with house-made tortillas and offer inventive twists on vegetables, chicken, seafood, steak, French Restaurant pork and tofu. 236 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, 650- Left Bank prides itself on its Mediterranean 833-3151; reposadorestaurant.com cuisine served in the atmosphere of a true French brasserie. Local diners appreciate its authentic New Restaurant cuisine, lively happy hour, handsome interior and See complete listing for Sam’s Chowder House outdoor sidewalk seating. Chef Brendy Monsada under Seafood. serves classic brasserie items, such as onion soup, escargot, steak frites and mussels, along with sea- Outdoor Dining sonal specialties such as heirloom tomato salad A regular name in the Best Of awards, Café and sweet corn fricassee. The restaurant has been Borrone claims the title of best outdoor dining, hosting “Tap Takeover” beer events during which which speaks to its appeal to the Menlo Park a local brewery’s offerings are served from all the community and beyond. Opened by Roy and Rose restaurant’s taps for a weekend. In May, the restau- Borrone, the restaurant is now under the guidance We’re proud to be part of the Palo Alto rant’s fried-in-duck-fat French fries were named as of their daughter, Marina, and her husband, Chef Community for almost a quarter century! one of the country’s top 15 fries by People maga- Josh Pebbles. “It has become an institution,” Bor- zine. 635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, 650-473- rone said. “We take serving the community of 6543; leftbank.com guests and our staff seriously and have worked Be on the lookout for our hard to continue to keep it fresh with new of- 25 year anniversary PARTY in December! Fusion ferings while keeping the cafe favorites.” Hot See complete listing for Calafia Café & Mar- chocolate with real whipped cream and scones ~ Check out our local products! ket a Go Go under California Cuisine. are breakfast staples, while soups, salads and Ital- ian entrees round out lunch and dinner. And when ~ Visit The Kitchen for made right here featured items! Indian Restaurant not on tour, the All-Stars jazz band can often be A consistent winner in its category, Darbar of- found playing at the cafe on Friday nights. 1010 We look forward to seeing you! fers both northern and southern Indian cuisine. El Camino Real, Menlo Park, 650-327-0830; Can’t decide what to order? Try the lunch buffet, cafeborrone.com 774 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 with its sampling of four meat and four vegetarian dishes daily; come on different days to maximize Restaurant to Splurge 0HONEs(OURS-ONDAY 3UNDAYAM PM choices. Still open to experimenting? At dinner, See complete listing for Evvia Estiatorio under you can try the assorted chicken tikka, seekh ka- Ambiance. bob and Tandoori prawns appetizer, followed by Kheema Masala Dosa (crisp potatoes stuffed with Romantic Restaurant ground lamb), Bengan Bhurtha (baked eggplant See complete listing for Saint Michael’s Alley cooked with onion, tomato and spices) or Lamb in the Hall of Fame. Biriani (cubes of lamb cooked with lightly spiced nuts and rice). Still have room? Try Gulab Jamun Solo Dining (fried milk balls in rose-flavored syrup). Delish. See complete listing for La Bodeguita Del 129 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto, 650-321-6688; digi- Medio under Bar/Lounge. 2 4 net.ws/cus1163/ 0 1 Sports Bar Italian Restaurant Lifting a pint of suds at Gordon Biersch An old favorite in downtown Palo Alto, Osteria Brewery Restaurant gets an A-rating from Palo Thank You for Voting For Us serves wholesome, traditional Italian food in a cozy Alto customers, where hand-crafted, German- atmosphere. The restaurant’s loyal customers adore style beers are paired with delectable dishes such Best Yoga the consistently dependable cuisine — and many as coconut shrimp, house-made pizza, lobster have 20 years of Osteria memories to prove it. Seat- and shrimp seafood tacos, ahi tuna and greens, ing is pretty snug, and you may bump elbows with flame-broiled ribeye steak, Marzen barbecue your neighbors a few times, but many consider this chicken, pasta dishes and burgers. If beer is not cozy and consistent with the homestyle feel. Yelp- your thing, try the wines and cocktails. The res- ers say it’s like “grandma’s cooking” and rave about taurant offers everything from jovial sit-down the salmon carpaccio, papardelle and spaghetti dining to private and semi-private rooms seating carbonara. 247 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, 650-328- 10 to 500 people. Year of the Beer events range 5700; theosteriaavanti.com from special happy hours to beer tastings and beer-and-food pairings. 640 Emerson St., Palo Latin American Restaurant Alto, 650-323-7723; gordonbiersch.com See complete listing for La Bodeguita Del YOGASOURCE Medio under Bar/Lounge. Sunday Brunch Wake up to Mayfield Bakery and Cafe’s gour- YogaSource is a Palo Alto Yoga center, Meal under $20 met pastries and organic farm-to-table brunch promoting different methods of Hatha Yoga – For those who love sustainable living, promoting menu. “We make ingredients the focus,” head chef Bikram, Vinyasa, Jivamukti, Power, Restorative, Yin, local farms and eating delicious meals at decent William Roberts said of the restaurant’s local, high- Hour of Power, Bikram Express, Non-Heated Power, prices, LYFE Kitchen is an essential stop. In the quality ingredient sourcing. He consistently pushes midst of the restaurant’s light, modern decor, cus- culinary education in terms of both preparation Restore & Tune Up & Hot Pilates tomers can enjoy a diverse menu (fish tacos, corn and presentation — and his kitchen turns out food chowder and antipasto salad are a few plates) while with confidence and expertise to show it. Brunch feeling good about organic fruits and veggies and classics like the hotcakes, beef hash and French responsibly raised meats. With gluten-free choice omelet are served year-round, while other entrées NEW STUDENT SPECIAL and vegetarian dishes, customers of all types can are seasonal, creating variety and “staying current” $40 for 30 Consecutive days enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. 167 Hamilton with Mayfield’s partner farms, General Manager Sign up at the Studio Ave., Palo Alto, 650-325-5933; lyfekitchen.com Alexis Estep said. Exposed wooden beams, sparkling white tile and an emphasis on natural light Mediterranean Restaurant create an ambiance that is at once earthy and re- For more information, visit yogasource.com See complete listing for Evvia Estiatorio under fined. Estep called it “casual elegance.” And it’s 158 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto | (650) 328-9642 Ambiance. VÌÕi`ÊÊ«>}iÊ{Ç) ÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°VÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÕÞÊÓx]ÊÓä£{ÊU Page 45 Thanks for Voting! Best Gym + Best Trainer 2014

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Wine Bar 2 0 1 4 Sitting down for a glass of wine at The Wine Room on Ramona Street downtown is less like being at a restaurant and more like lounging at a Tuscan villa with a great wine selection. The interior is filled with couches and plush chairs, creating an intimate setting to chat and snack on fine cheese, olives, charcuterie and chocolate truffles over a glass of white or red vino. The Wine Room is also available for private events. 520 Ramona St., Palo Alto, 650-462- 1968; thepawineroom.com Come in for you New Client Special - Just $100 for 30 days of unlimited bar classes sure to FUN STUFF get you in shape fast. Aquatic Center Close your eyes and imagine floating gently downstream; take 168 University Ave a dive into a clear, deep pool. The luscious water envelopes each inch Palo Alto of the body, dispelling the day’s 650.323.7688 heat or stress. Long laps and play times; lessons and workouts — www.cafesprout.com Rinconada Pool offers a respite paloalto.barmethod.com 650.329.8875 Mon-Sat: 11am-9pm

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At $2 to $5, daily ers have chosen the Palo Alto Children’s Theatre drop-in fees are a drop in the bucket. Member- as the best. That’s no surprise to Judge Luckey, ar- ships also available. 777 Embarcadero Road, Palo tistic director for the theater company. “It’s a com- for Voting Us Alto, 650-463-4914; cityofpaloalto.org (search for munity treasure,” he said, noting that Palo Alto is a “Aquatics”) family-oriented town and that the Children’s Theatre is an ideal place for “adults and kids to experience Art Gallery the arts together in a community setting.” Appar- Best Takeout! Cantor Arts Center is to Palo Alto art galleries ently the word has gotten around. Luckey said that as Claude Monet is to paintings of water lilies: by his company’s shows have been selling out regularly. far the Best Of. Palo Alto may be better known for 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 650-463-4930; technology, but Cantor’s breathtaking architecture cityofpaloalto.org/childrenstheatre houses a consistent array of high-quality, big-name exhibits. As with the best things in life, Cantor’s ad- Palo Alto Park mission is free. Through mid-August, in celebration Year after year, the Best Of is a walk in the park of the 150th anniversary of the Yosemite Grant of for Foothills Park. Sprawled across 1,400 acres, 1864, Cantor will feature an exhibition of 83 pieces the park includes miles of trails with striking vis- by Carleton Watkins, America’s most influential tas of the Bay Area, a lake (fishing and boating 2 19th-century landscape photographer. The collec- allowed), picnic areas and a seasonal campground 0 1 4 tion captures stunning glimpses of the Northern (May through October). Foothills Park is exclu- Pacific Coast’s wilderness sites. 328 Lomita Drive, sive to Palo Altans, so be sure to bring proof of Stanford, 650-723-4177; museum.stanford.edu residency. Resident wildlife includes deer, coyotes 4256 El Camino Real, Palo Alto and the occasional bobcat. 3300 Page Mill Road, Nightlife Los Altos Hills, 650-329-2423; cityofpaloalto.org Reservations: (650)493-3836 See complete listing for Nola under Happy Hour. (search for “Foothills Park”). Takeout/Delivery: (650)493-4664 Place for a Kids’ Playdate Place to Enjoy the Outdoors A zoo in Palo Alto? Who knew. The Palo Alto See complete listing for Foothills Park under www.suhongeatery.com Junior Museum and Zoo is a place where chil- Palo Alto Park. dren come to explore, play and discover through kid-geared science exhibits and a small community Wi-Fi Hotspot of zoo animals, including bobcats, ferrets, hedge- See complete listing for Coupa Cafe under Cof- hogs, snakes and a giant tortoise. 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CHICKENS AT THE LIBRARY? ... Melissa Morwood will teach a class on “Urban Farming with Chickens” from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at the Down- town Library, 270 Forest Ave., Palo Alto. Focus will be on learning the art of raising chickens and growing a vegetable garden. Meet Alice, the Buff Orpington hen. Information: cityofpaloalto. org, search “libraries”

MIDSUMMER CHECKUP ... UC Master Gardeners will offer a free talk called “Still Gardening in a Drought — A Midsummer’s Checkup” from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, at the Los Altos Library, 13 N. San An- tonio Road, Los Altos. Focus will be on conserving water, irrigation options and practice assembling a drip irrigation system. Informa- tion: Master Gardeners at 408- 282-3105, between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or mastergardeners.org

COOKING CLASSES ... Hands-on Udita Banerjee, who stands in the open walkway leading to her house, cooking classes at Sur La Table, searched for her Palo Verde Eichler for two years. 57 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto, include “The Quintessential Eichler homes, such as this one on Louis Road, top, abound in Croissant” (Saturday, July 26, 10 the Palo Verde neighborhood; a car parked outside the Eichler An Eichler enclave where a.m., $69); “Learn to Cut Like a Swim & Tennis Club, middle, is painted “Go Eichler!”; the Pro” (Scott Tomelloso, Saturday, Little Free Library kiosk, bottom, on the corner of Louis Road neighbors know each other July 26, 2:30 p.m., $59); “Date and Loma Verde Avenue invites people to exchange books. Night: Summer Chef’s Table” by Christina Dong | photos by Ciera Pasturel (Scott Tomelloso, Saturday, July 26, 6:30 p.m., $79); “Vive le Mac- aron” (Sunday, July 27, 9 a.m., $69); “Ice Cream 101: 4 Classic NEIGHBORHOOD Flavors” (Sunday, July 27, 1 p.m., Palo Verde SNAPSHOT $69); “Summer in Tuscany” (Scott Tomelloso, Sunday, July 27, 4 p.m., $69); “Exploring Italy: Great ake a bike ride down Two doors down, newer resi- cutting the ribbon. The club’s Drake, a member of the commit- Sauces” (Katherine Bowman, Louis Road in the heart dent Udita Banerjee’s home is in large swimming pool and four tee that selected the contractor Monday, July 28, 6:30 p.m., $69); T “Preserving Summer” (Katherine of Palo Verde and you’ll the midst of a similar renovation. tennis courts make it a popular and architects. The team sought Bowman, Tuesday, July 29, notice a recurring motif. Geo- She and her husband sought an gathering place for families with an architect with appreciation for 6:30 p.m., $69); “Vietnamese metric planes and simple silhou- Eichler home for two years — school-age kids. the club’s original Eichler archi- Cooking 101” (Katherine Bow- ettes of Eichler houses, one after and bid on eight different houses “All our friends are there,” tecture. man, Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 the other, under the comfortable — before sealing the purchase Drake said of barbecue gather- Residents also frequent Mitch- p.m., $69); and “Summer Fiesta” tree cover. of their house on Louis Road in ings at the club every Friday ell Park and Library, the Ross (Katherine Bowman, Wednesday, Originally sold for about 2012. evening. Road YMCA and Cubberley July 31, 6:30 p.m., $69). Informa- $15,000, these homes coined “We love, love, love Eichlers, Her two kids grew up swim- Community Center. A dog play- tion: 650-289-0438 or Cook- by Joseph Eichler in the 1950s ... We’re really into light and the ming on the club team, the group with larger dogs meets at [email protected] now sell for more than $1 mil- indoor-outdoor (idea),” Banerjee Eichler Gators, while Banerjee Ramos Park each evening. lion. Eichler “brought the outside said in her sunlit living room. A and her husband just became Knowing your neighbors, COOKING, GARDENING AND in” through skylights, retractable book on Eichler homes rested on members. young and old, is an understate- MORE ... Registration for Fall roofs and floor-to-ceiling win- a table next to her. The Eichler Club celebrated ment in Palo Verde. Block par- Quarter at Palo Alto Adult School dows combined with open floor Drake and Banerjee live across a grand reopening in June after ties liven up the streets during begins Friday, Aug. 15, with plans. The unconventional de- the street from Palo Verde Ele- long-awaited completion of a the summer months, and during classes beginning Sept. 8. In- sign featuring low-sloping roofs mentary, a center of the neigh- pool deck renovation project, in- Thanksgiving season, a group formation: 650-329-3752 or pa- and few street-facing windows borhood community — dogs including complete replacement of of neighbors organizes a 5K adultschool.org N became known as “California cluded. Banerjee brings her dog the deck, resurfacing of the pool, “Turkey Trot” fun run. Banerjee modern,” a subset of mid-centu- there on Sunday mornings to join and construction of an ADA-ap- recounted the warm welcome Send notices of news and events ry modern. a playgroup with other dogs 6 to proved wading pool. The project she received as a new resident, related to real estate, interior design, home improvement and gardening to Lynn Drake, a resident of Palo 25 pounds, she said. was featured on the Eichler Net- returning home one day to find Home Front, Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. 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change movement. “There are these amaz- SALES AT A GLANCE Palo Verde ing things we discover,” Banerjee said. VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«>}iÊx£® Palo Verde’s nearby shopping plazas and East Palo Alto Palo Alto easy access to Highway 101 make it a prac- Total sales reported: 3 Total sales reported: 9 “It’s a strong neighborhood,” Drake said. tical location to live in as well. According Lowest sales price: $550,000 Lowest sales price: $1,630,000 “If (my kids) needed anything, they could to Drake and her family, the neighborhood Highest sales price: $708,000 Highest sales price: $2,850,000 knock on anyone’s door.” is about half new families and half long- “Everyone looks out for each other,” Ba- time residents. Los Altos Portola Valley nerjee added. “You get to know people in all walks of Total sales reported: 9 Total sales reported: 2 Neighbors can even borrow books from life,” Banerjee said. N Lowest sales price: $1,140,000 Lowest sales price: $1,500,000 a small kiosk at the intersection of Louis Editorial Intern Christina Dong can be Highest sales price: $3,100,000 Highest sales price: $1,875,000 Road and Loma Verde Avenue, part of the emailed at cdong@embarcaderopublish- Menlo Park Redwood City worldwide Little Free Library book ex- ing.com. Total sales reported: 5 Total sales reported: 11 Lowest sales price: $475,000 Lowest sales price: $360,000 FACTS Highest sales price: $1,930,000 Highest sales price: $2,065,000 CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOLS: Palo Verde Kids’ Club, 3450 Louis Road Mountain View Woodside FIRE STATION: No. 4, 3600 Middlefield Road Total sales reported: 13 Total sales reported: 2 LIBRARY: Mitchell Park Library, 4050 Middlefield Road $440,000 $1,880,000 LOCATION: between Loma Verde Avenue and East Meadow Drive, Middlefield and West Bayshore Lowest sales price: Lowest sales price: roads Highest sales price: $2,700,000 Highest sales price: $2,025,000 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: Palo Verde Resident’s Association, Boris Foelsch, borisfoelsch@ -ÕÀVi\Ê >vÀ>Ê, ÃÕÀVi gmail.com, groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/palo_verde_ra/info PARKS (nearby): Don Jesus Ramos Park, 800 E. Meadow Drive; J. Pearce Mitchell Park, 600 E. Meadow Drive; Henry W. Seale Park, 3100 Stockton Place for $2,000,000 on 7/3/14; previ- $1,100,000 POST OFFICE: Main, 2085 E. Bayshore Road; 265 Cambridge Avenue ous sale 3/83, $130,500 1519 Hopkins Ave. M. & L. BUILDING PERMITS PRIVATE SCHOOLS: The Girls’ Middle School, 3400 W. Bayshore Road 2504 Webster St. M. O’Connor McKane to E. & K. Olson for Palo Alto PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Palo Verde Elementary School, J.L. Stanford Middle School, Gunn High School to M. & M. O’Connor for $2,065,000 on 6/12/14; previous RECREATION: Palo Alto Family YMCA, 3412 Ross Road; Eichler Swim and Tennis Club, 3539 Louis 3862 May Court install Level 2 $1,630,000 on 6/30/14 sale 11/11, $1,400,000 electrical-vehicle charging station Road 2514 Webster St. Jones Trust to 289 Lowell St. Conlan Trust SHOPPING: Midtown Shopping Center, Middlefield Road and Colorado Avenue; also Middlefield Road in garage, $n/a J. Zhu for $2,850,000 on 7/3/14 to M. Amend for $725,000 on 4243 Ruthelma Ave. replace at Loma Verde Avenue 6/19/14 Portola Valley nine windows, change out three 1616 Maryland St. Parara Trust patio doors, $9,605 119 Campo Road G. Nuyens to N. Barreras for $1,401,000 to Tranquil Teal Exchange for $219,000 2400 Hanover St. SVB: tenant to M. Vyvoda for $1,500,000 on 6/17/14; previous sale 11/77, HOME SALES $1,175,000 on 6/30/14; previous 1244 Farley St. C. & S. Cas- improvement, $100,000; expand Home sales are provided by Cali- on 6/17/14; previous sale 11/04, $83,000 sale 1/11, $741,000 trejon to C. Young for $1,500,000 coffee room on second floor, fornia REsource, a real estate in- $1,050,000 209 Park St. T. Nakamura to 10257 Vista Knoll Blvd. D. & R. on 7/2/14 $20,000 formation company that obtains 60 Joaquin Road T. Bailey to P. S. & P. Dunn for $810,000 on Herda to A. Kher for $2,001,000 100 Granada Drive F. Hindi to 2076 Edgewood Drive remodel the information from the County & K. Skrabo for $1,875,000 on 6/17/14; previous sale 12/02, on 7/3/14; previous sale 12/03, Fu Trust for $970,000 on 7/3/14; kitchen, bathroom, $23,285 Recorder’s Office. Information 6/19/14 $545,000 $1,298,000 previous sale 9/03, $586,000 962 Van Auken Circle, re-roof, is recorded from deeds after the 333 Rutherford Ave. Bridges 403 Magritte Way A. & K. Redwood City $10,600 close of escrow and published Trust to K. McCavitt for $963,000 Menlo Park Michaels to K. Agarwal for 2881 Blenheim Ave. J. Jiang 747 Loma Verde Ave., Unite A within four to eight weeks. on 6/13/14; previous sale 10/09, 1760 Altschul Ave. W. & R. $975,000 on 7/3/14 to F. Cervantes for $360,000 new patio deck, $15,000 $656,000 East Palo Alto Hodkowski to C. Baron for 178 Martens Ave. S. Yong to on 6/12/14; previous sale 9/10, 562 Thain Way remodel bath- $1,930,000 on 6/18/14; previous 285 San Carlos Ave. C. Azuma- room, $4,000 1580 Bay Road B. McJimsey E. & S. Chung for $2,700,000 $153,000 sale 5/04, $1,041,000 ya to M. Maasoumy for $639,000 3838 Mumford Place, replace to M. Cornelio for $560,000 on on 7/1/14; previous sale 4/12, 705 Boardwalk Place M. & S. 111 Leland Ave. G. Siri to Z. on 6/12/14; previous sale 12/05, windows, $20,000 6/19/14 $931,000 Goncalves to C. Xie for $900,000 Ling for $1,640,000 on 6/13/14; $625,000 3000 El Camino Real Bldg. 2: 175 Green St. G. Phillips to A. 280 Orchard Ave. #M H. & on 6/19/14; previous sale 7/04, previous sale 12/05, $985,000 ADA upgrades, $48,073 & M. Herman for $708,000 on C. Chen to I. Yurddaser for $650,000 Woodside 1117 Madera Ave. Molina Trust 536 Irven Court extend deck, 6/13/14; previous sale 3/10, $906,000 on 6/30/14; previous 1903 Chelsea Way Smith Trust 635 Patrol Road Rubin Trust to Y. Huang for $475,000 on $n/a $365,500 sale 3/90, $290,000 to D. Batchelder for $750,000 to P. Sebekos for $1,880,000 6/13/14; previous sale 2/09, 764 Forest Ave. re-roof, $15,000 1109 Jervis Ave. M. Garcia to R. 1893 San Luis Ave. S. & A. on 6/12/14; previous sale 12/04, on 6/17/14; previous sale 10/13, $260,000 3300 Hillview Ave. Finnegan: Reyes for $550,000 on 6/12/14; Walther to B. Sa for $1,315,000 $640,000 $1,635,000 931 Marsh Road Alba Trust to I. tenant improvement, $189,000 previous sale 9/90, $165,000 on 7/3/14; previous sale 6/00, 6 Cirrus Court N. Lam to C. & 590 Summit Springs Road E. Balkhi for $580,000 on 6/13/14 544 Coleridge Ave. remodel $555,000 P. Thompson for $1,611,000 on & B. Zeff to N. & Y. Lazaro for 1337 Sherman Ave. Arnold bathroom, $12,000 Los Altos 2529 Sun Mor Ave. Mattson 6/17/14 $2,025,000 on 6/19/14; previous Trust to Sherman Investment for 342 Cowper St. dedicated 1694 Clay Drive R. Dawson to Trust to M. & M. Jayasimha for 923 Glennan Drive N. Nayar to sale 7/82, $386,000 Manea Trust for $1,712,000 on $1,800,000 on 6/18/14; previous $1,927,000 on 7/2/14 M. Nichols-Marcy for $1,203,000 gasline for new gas fireplace 7/3/14 sale 10/83, $77,500 on 6/12/14; previous sale 8/05, insert, $n/a Palo Alto 650 Covington Road D. & S. Mountain View Alves to L. Sun for $3,100,000 1050 N. California Ave. Z. & 821 Alice Ave. S. Casaletto to J. on 7/3/14; previous sale 1/03, P. Harrel to C. & C. Dibona for Rinn for $911,000 on 7/2/14 $850,000 $2,650,000 on 7/3/14 121 Avellino Way Tri Pointe 425 E. Edith Ave. D. & D. Rock- 705 Lincoln Ave. P. Ofarrell to Di Homes to A. & J. Li for ey to R. Hsieh for $2,800,000 Trust for $2,300,000 on 6/30/14; $1,360,000 on 6/30/14 on 7/1/14; previous sale 9/09, previous sale 8/04, $802,000 1721 California St. #24 J. Har- Sponsored by Stan Herrmann Keller Williams Realty $1,622,500 3105 Louis Road Yu Trust ris to C. & D. Padilla for $493,000 1370 Harwalt Drive Blockhus to Louis Road Limited for Cal BRE#01168666 650.759.0000 on 6/30/14; previous sale 2/11, Trust to C. & L. Blockhus for $2,000,000 on 7/7/14 $315,000 $1,346,500 on 7/7/14 3713 Ortega Court Goldstein 1113 Clark Ave. H. & A. Sobhani 79 Los Altos Square Ber- Trust to G. Hu for $2,600,000 to M. Reshadi for $1,361,000 7 days of Real Estate information land Trust to Simon Trust for on 7/3/14; previous sale 2/95, on 7/1/14; previous sale 6/06, $1,140,000 on 6/30/14 $600,000 $789,000 1385 Montclaire Court Chap- 520 St. Claire Drive D. No- 505 Cypress Point Drive #231 man Trust to Methuselah Limited mellini to M. Jegatheesan for P. & A. Saraf to E. Kiesler for $2,175,000 on 7/3/14 www.7DaysOfData.info for $1,455,000 on 7/3/14 $457,000 on 7/2/14; previous 1192 St. Anthony Court M. 1167 Stanley Way Springer sale 1/03, $258,000 Klein to H. Huang for $2,000,000 Trust to I. & R. Ohana for 505 Cypress Point Drive #8 on 7/2/14; previous sale 6/96, $2,800,000 on 7/2/14 A. Dixit to H. Choi for $440,000 $725,000 4237 Suzanne Drive D. & K. on 7/7/14; previous sale 11/11, 512 Tyndall St. S. & G. 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Beautiful two-story home located on a tree-lined street

Large lot in Central Menlo Park neighborhood HIGHLIGHTS OFFERED AT • Four bedrooms $2,695,000 • Four full bathrooms • Expansive master suite with walk-in closet • 3,070 square feet of living space (approx.) • Large family room overlooking private backyard • 10,925 square feet lot size (approx.) • Great room with family kitchen • Excellent Menlo Park schools • Separate formal dining room • Crown moldings • Beautiful hardwood floors • Double pane Anderson windows • Spacious backyard with fruit trees

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655 Manzanita Way, Woodside 280 Family Farm, Woodside 10800 Magdalena, Los Altos Hills $10,800,000 $10,700,000 $6,995,000 Listing Provided by: Linda Hymes, Lic.#01917074 Listing Provided by: Dana Cappiello, Lic.#01343305 Listing Provided by: Cutty Smith, Melissa Lindt, Lic.#01444081, 01469863

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OPEN SAT/SUN 1:30-4:30 PM This extensively remodeled Los Altos home is a gem! The spacious floor plan offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, in 1928 sq.ft. (per county records) on a 13,939 sq.ft. lot (per county records), at the end of a cul-de-sac. Gleaming Brazilian cherry hardwood floors flow through the home. The stunning eat-in chef’s kitchen features vaulted ceilings, skylights, custom cherry cabinets, abundant storage, granite counters, and all stainless steel appliances including a six burner Viking gas cooktop and 48 inch Kitchenaid refrigerator/ freezer. The vaulted family room with fireplace opens to the huge private yard with lush lawn, vibrant plant- ings and mini fruit orchard with a variety of apple and citrus trees. The master bedroom suite has a walk in closet and completely remodeled bath with marble and sandstone finishes. Other amenities include inside laundry and an oversized two car garage with 1751 Oak Ave, Los Altos abundant storage. Top Los Altos schools include the ultra-desirable Oak Elementary (API 987) just a short Oak Ave Gem in a Top School District walk away, plus Blach Middle School (API 958) and Mountain View High School. offered at $1,890,000 Mark Jongsma Realtor Intero Foundation Ambassador Intero Real Estate Services, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate 408.205.5302 [email protected] BRE# 01721515

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DYMMEL TRAINING SYSTEMS, INC. FILED IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY ON: business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Aaron Persky and state your objections or file written 327 Kingsley Ave. 11/15/2012 name(s) listed above on 06/05/2014. This statement was filed with the JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT objections with the court before the Palo Alto, CA 94301 UNDER FILE NO.: 503553 This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara (PAW July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 2014) hearing. Your appearance may be in Registrant/Owner began transacting REGISTRANT’S NAME(S)/ENTITY(IES): County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on July 21, 2014. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER person or by your attorney. business under the fictitious business CAROLEE WHITE, Trustee County on July 10, 2014. (PAW July 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2014) ESTATE OF If you are a creditor or a contingent name(s) listed above on N/A. 620 Sand Hill Road, 215 E (PAW July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 2014) ELIZABETH S. LYMAN creditor of the decedent, you must This statement was filed with the Palo Alto, CA 94304 BONDI BLUE, INC. 997 All Other Legals CASE NO. 1-14-PR174715 file your claim with the court and mail County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara JAMES S. HEATON, Trustee FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, a copy to the personal representative County on July 2, 2014. 2408 Rogue Valley Manor Dr. STATEMENT OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE contingent creditors, and persons who appointed by the court within the later (PAW July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 2014) Medford, OR 97504 File No.: 593988 STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE may otherwise be interested in the will of either (1) four months from the date SANTIAGO’S HANDYMAN SERVICES CHARLES H. HEYSER, Trustee The following person (persons) is (are) COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA or estate, or both, of: ELIZABETH S. of first issuance of letters to a general FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 113 Mirabel Place doing business as: Case No.: 114CV267440 LYMAN personal representative, as defined in STATEMENT San Carlos, CA 94070 Bondi Blue, Inc., located at 2625 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A Petition for Probate has been filed by section 58(b) of the California Probate File No.: 594033 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: Middlefield Rd. #258, Palo Alto, CA Petitioner: MARIA SAINZ filed a petition TIMOTHY ROE LYMAN in the Superior Code, or (2) 60 days from the date The following person (persons) is (are) Join Venture. 94306, Santa Clara County. with this court for a decree changing Court of California, County of Santa of mailing or personal delivery to you doing business as: This statement was filed with the This business is owned by: A names as follows: Clara. of a notice under section 9052 of the Santiago’s Handyman Services, located County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara Corporation. CLARA MARIA DEGOIS, aka CLARA The Petition for Probate requests that California Probate Code. at 386 Roosevelt Ave., Sunnyvale, CA County on June 27, 2014 The name and residence address of the MARIA SAINZ, aka CLARA DEGOIS TIMOTHY ROE LYMAN be appointed as Other California statutes and legal 94085, Santa Clara County. (PAW July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 2014) owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): SAINZ to CLARA MARIA DEGOIS SAINZ. personal representative to administer authority may affect your rights as a This business is owned by: An GreatDay Records BONDI BLUE, INC. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons the estate of the decedent. creditor. You may want to consult with Individual. GreatDay Media 2625 Middlefield Rd., #258 interested in this matter appear before The Petition requests the decedent’s an attorney knowledgeable in California The name and residence address of the GreatDay Publishing Palo Alto, CA 94306 this court at the hearing indicated will and codicils, if any, be admitted to law. owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): GreatDay Tunes Registrant/Owner began transacting below to show cause, if any, why the probate. The will and any codicils are You may examine the file kept by the JOSE SANTIAGO GreatDay Music business under the fictitious business petition for change of name should not available for examination in the file kept court. If you are a person interested in 386 Roosevelt Ave. GreatDay Songs name(s) listed above on 06/12/2014. be granted. Any person objecting to the by the court. the estate, you may file with the court Sunnyvale, CA 94085 GreatDay Hits This statement was filed with the name changes described above must The Petition requests authority to a Request for Special Notice (form Registrant/Owner began transacting GreatDay Global Publishing County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara file a written objection that includes the administer the estate under the DE-154) of the filing of an inventory business under the fictitious business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County on July 8, 2014. reasons for the objection at least two Independent Administration of Estates and appraisal of estate assets or of name(s) listed above on 2/27/2014. STATEMENT (PAW July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 2014) court days before the matter is sched- Act. 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The by Ari Kaye only runners faster than Price, who is his past high school sea- competing for Canada, were Kendall son was a tough one for the Baisden of the United States (53.28), T Gunn baseball program, as Gilda Casanova of Cuba (53.43), the Titans won only twice dur- and Yana Glotova of Russia (53.61). ing a 30-game season and found Also advancing to the semifinals themselves struggling in the tough was incoming Stanford freshman SCVAL De Anza Division. Olivia Baker. She ran 54.09 in Heat 4. The 400 finals will be Friday, the A trio of Gunn alums, however, same day of the heats for the 4x400 hope to bring some respect to the relay. Price will run on the Canadian program while competing for a foursome . . . In conjunction with the championship this weekend. WTA’s Bank of the West Classic tak- Manager Greg Matson, pitching place at Stanford this weekend, er Ricky Navarro and pitcher/ former WTA player and Stanford infielder Graham Fisher are all All-American Marissa (Irvin) Gould members of a Palo Alto Oaks will hold a book signing to promote squad that just wrapped up its her new children’s book, “A Magical Western Baseball Association Racquet Ride: Journey to the Four regular season with a 14-2 re- Grand Slam Tournaments of Ten- cord, and are now set to host the nis”. The book signing will take place five-team AABC West Regional Saturday at Kepler’s Books in Menlo tournament starting Friday. Park at 1 p.m. After competing in 22 “It’s great having Gunn grads Grand Slam events, Gould retired on the team,” Oaks general man- from professional tennis and decided ager Steve Espinoza said. “The to turn her attention to her other Oaks have been here for 65 years passions — children and education. and it’s always nice to get (Gunn) During her Stanford career, then-Ir- vin was an NCAA champion, Pac-10 guys joining us.” champion, four-time All-American, Matson and Navarro are veter- Academic All-American, and the ans on this Oaks squad, having winner of the Honda Award for the both graduated from Gunn in Nation’s top female collegiate athlete 2002. Matson has been a member in her sport . . . Palo Alto’s Anna iÌ Ê*iÌiÀÃ of the Oaks’ organization for the Zhou, who’ll be a senior at Gunn past 12 years, and been a player/ High this fall, suffered a double- manager of the team for the past bogey on the back nine and fell well three seasons. off the pace at the girls’ USGA Junior Gunn High grad Graham Fisher helped the Palo Alto Oaks to a 14-2 regular-season record and will be on Amateur Championship at the par-72 the mound this weekend at the AABC West Regional, with a title game Sunday at Baylands Athletic Center. VÌÕi`ÊÊiÝÌÊ«>}i® Forest Highlands Golf Club (Meadow Course) on Tuesday in Flagstaff, Ariz. Zhou, who shot an even-par 72 dur- PRO TENNIS BABE RUTH BASEBALL ing Monday’s opening round, shot a 3-over 75 on Tuesday. She made the turn with a 1-over 37 but took a Stellar field Palo Alto teams double-bogey seven on the 552-yard 14th. She followed that with a bogey set for Bank fall in NorCal on the 16th before rallying with a birdie on the par-5 18th . . . Castilleja is looking for a number of coaches of West Classic State tourneys for the upcoming school year: JV By Rick Eymer by Andrew Preimesberger tennis, JV basketball, JV soccer, lacrosse assistant varsity coach and ith any luck, Stanford grad ith school just around the swimming assistant varsity coach. Nicole Gibbs hopes she won’t corner, the summer baseball Interested candidates should contact W get the chance to qualify for W season has come to a close for new Athletic Director Mary Jo Pruitt the Bank of the West Classic women’s the Palo Alto Babe Ruth program as at [email protected] . . . Palo tennis tournament, which begins Mon- all three squads were eliminated in Alto High grad Mira Khanna was day at the Taube Family Tennis Center their respective NorCal State Tourna- one of six Hamilton College men’s at Stanford. ments. and women’s tennis players to earn Gibbs is competing in the USTA The 15-year-old all-stars were the 2014 scholar-athlete status from the Kentucky Bank Tennis Championships last to go, knocked out of the double- Intercollegiate Tennis Association in Lexington this week, with a possible elimination tourney on Monday with a (ITA). In order be an ITA scholar-ath- wild-card entry into the US Open at 6-1 consolation loss to East Sacramen- lete, a player must be a varsity letter stake. The semifinal round, slated for to at the Belmont Sports Complex. winner, have a grade point average Saturday, conflicts with the Bank of “The season as a whole was fine,” of 3.50 or better (on a 4.00 scale) for the West qualifying tournament this said Palo Alto head coach Bob Budelli. the current academic year, and have weekend. “We had to mix and match some of the been enrolled at their present school for at least two semesters (including With one event remaining in the US kids, but the ones that came out were freshman through senior year). Open Wild Card Challenge, Gibbs now >À>ÌÊ-Õ> really hungry to play. They got some leads in the standings with 88 points. at-bats and some exposure and they did READ MORE ONLINE She is followed by Julia Boserup (63 a nice job.” www.PASportsOnline.com points), Oudin (48), Louisa Chirico East Sacramento’s Reid Nixon hit a (44) and Sanaz Marand (30). two-run single just past the reach of For expanded daily coverage of college and prep sports, visit Dominika Cibulkova will return to defend her title at the www.PASportsOnline.com VÌÕi`ÊÊiÝÌÊ«>}i® Bank of the West Classic next week at Stanford. VÌÕi`ÊÊiÝÌÊ«>}i®

Page 68ÊUÊÕÞÊÓx]ÊÓä£{ÊUÊ*>ÊÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>Ì"i°V PA Oaks Pro tennis Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, has en- VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«ÀiÛÕÃÊ«>}i® VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«ÀiÛÕÃÊ«>}i® tered to play in the Bank of the West Classic for the 12th time in “Being an older guy and hav- Gibbs moved another step closer her 20-year career. She made her ing a full-time job, itís kind of to playing in her third consecutive professional debut at the event a release for me every Sunday,” US Open main draw, capturing when it was located in Oakland. Navarro said of what keeps him the USTA Player Development The 34-year-old American playing. “You donít have to worry Women’s $50,000 Classic with a owns 45 career WTA titles after about work, just play baseball. It 6-4, 6-4 win over No. 4-seeded winning at Dubai in February. brings me back to when I was 13, Melanie Oudin on Sunday at the She won titles at Stanford in 2000 playing Babe Ruth. Itís always USTA Training Center West at and 2002. good to have the Palo Alto name StubHub Center in Carson. Serena Williams, 17-time Grand on your chest.” The No. 2-seeded Gibbs, 21, is Slam champion, won back-to-back Fisher is a newcomer to the a two-time NCAA singles cham- titles here in 2011-12. Azarenka, Oaks. He’s back home for the sum- pion with the Cardinal and earned a former world No. 1 player, won mer after completing his first year wild-card entry into the season’s the title in 2010. playing baseball (and football) for final Grand Slam the past two Ivanovic has won 14 WTA titles Grinnell College in Iowa. years by way of those collegiate in her 11-year career, including a “Having Graham here is pretty titles. French Open championship in special. It’s good to have another Should Gibbs remain in Ken- 2008, while Errani has captured true Palo Alto guy on the team,” tucky this weekend, the Bank of seven titles. Suarez-Navarro Navarro said. “We have a little the West Classic still will have claimed her first WTA title this more ‘pop’ in the lineup this year plenty of talent when it gets under year at Oeiras. due to guys like Graham and way Monday with sessions at 11 Stosur, the 2011 U.S. Open some of the other players we’ve a.m. and 7 p.m. champion, returns to Stanford for added.” Tennis fans will just the eighth time looking “I’m primarily used as a pitcher have to settle for world for her first-ever Bank

in college . . . so it’s nice to get iÌ Ê*iÌiÀÃ No. 1 Serena Williams, of the West Classic to both hit and pitch here,” added her older sister Venus title. Fisher, whose teammates nick- Williams, or any of the Petkovic, who named him “Thor” for his power other top players in the reached the semifinal at the plate and his long blonde Gunn High grad Ricky Navarro will provide depth for the Palo Alto world entered. of the French Open, hair. “It’s fun going out and play- Oaks’ pitching staff this weekend. In all, 10 of the top makes her debut at the ing America’s pastime. 20 players are in a field Bank of the West Clas- “This is a great organization. around California: the Easton if they were to win the West Re- that rivals any before sic. It gives quality semi-pro baseball Elite Dodgers and San Fernando gional. it. The Williams sis- Gibbs, meanwhile, to the people of Palo Alto. And, Cardinals from Southern Califor- For whatever lies ahead for the ters, with four Bank is working her way up just giving opportunities to play- nia, the Legends from the Sacra- Oaks, Matson is proud of what the of the West titles (two the WTA ladder after a ers like me and a bunch of other mento area, and long-time rival team accomplished over the past each) between them, Serena Williams solid effort last week in players who have graduated from Fontanetti’s from San Jose. decade. are joined by defend- Southern California. college.” The tournament consists of a “Seeing how far the program ing champion and 12th-ranked It was a tight battle throughout The Oaks’ excellent regular- double-elimination format with has come from when we started Dominika Cibulkova, former in the final on Sunday with Gibbs season record was no surprise the championship game sched- and didn’t even realize there was champion and 10th-ranked Vic- holding a 4-2 lead in the second to followers of the team, as the uled for Sunday at Baylands Ath- a tournament, to competing for toria Azarenka, 2012 Wimbledon set, before the sole of her shoe Oaks have built themselves into a letic Center at 10 a.m. A challenge the World Series every year, it’s finalist and fifth-ranked Agnieska came partially off. Admitting she dominating force in the Western game, if needed, will be played a good feeling,” Matson said. Radwanska, No. 8 Angelique Ker- started to “panic,” Gibbs fell down Baseball Association. The Oaks at 2 p.m. “It’s nice to have a team like Palo ber, No. 11 Ana Ivanovic, No. 14 4-all, 40-love with Oudin serving. have won eight of the past nine Much like previous Oaks squads Alto where not a lot of people Sara Errani, No. 16 Carla Suarez- Gibbs then played a solid point, WBA championships, and won that have had success in the tour- from outside the area even knew Navarro, No. 18 Samantha Stosur was aided by an untimely Oudin three consecutive AABC West nament, the foundation for this we had a competitive team, and and No. 20 Andrea Petkovic. double fault and ultimately broke Regional championships from year’s team lies with its deep and to turn it into a perennial power- Also among the entrants are No. back to serve for the match. 2010 to 2012. talented pitching staff. house . . . It’s nice to set the goals 28 Garbine Muguruza, No. 30 Sh- “Tennis is like that sometime,” Last season, the Oaks once “You can never have enough that high.” uai Zhang, No. 33 Sabine Lisicki, said Gibbs, who won this event again went to the championship arms,” Matson said. “That’s al- The Oaks’ first tournament and No. 34 Daniela Hantuchova. last year when it was held in Ya- game of the West Regional hosted ways a problem for teams, espe- game is against the Cardinals on Former world No. 1 Venus Wil- kima, Wash. Without a spare pair in Sacramento, but lost to Easton cially in tournaments like this.” Friday at Washington Park in Bur- liams is currently ranked No. 25. of tennis shoes, Gibbs contem- Elite of Los Angeles in the fi- The Oaks have another incen- lingame at 10 a.m. If they win that 2014 Wimbledon champ Petra plated wearing running shoes, but nals. tive to bring home a regional game, the Oaks would get an au- Kvitova has withdrawn due to an opted for a tape job instead, which With the tournament based in championship this year, as Espi- tomatic bye to the third round on injury. seemed to do the trick. Palo Alto this weekend, the Oaks noza is retiring after 11 seasons Saturday (4 p.m. at Baylands) due Sessions are scheduled for 11 Gibbs, a resident of nearby hope to use the familiar surround- running the Oaks. to the uneven number of teams a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Marina Del Rey, said she loved ings of their home field — Bay- “Steve’s first year (as GM) was entered in the tournament. Thursday, with the quarterfinal playing so close to home. “Just lands Athletic Center — to their my first year. We’ve both grown The championship game is Sun- rounds on Aug. 1 set for at noon the title of the tournament, ‘Car- advantage. together, learned the game and day at Baylands starting at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. The semifinal rounds son $50,000,’ “ she said. “It’s so “There is definitely extra in- learned each other,” Matson said. Should the undefeated team lose, (Saturday, Aug. 2) will be con- exciting to be at the place I train centive hosting the tournament,” “It would be nice to take the West a challenge game will follow at 2 tested at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and and have my community support- Navarro said. “When we host the (title) and let Steve and some of p.m. At stake will be a trip to the Sunday’s final (Aug. 3) is slated ing me.” tournament, we want to put on the other veterans go out on a high AABC Stan Musial World Series for 2 p.m. Gibbs, who defeated fellow a show and win it. It’s our home note.” from Aug. 6-10 in Farmingdale, Tickets are available online at Stanford grad Kristie Ahn in the turf; we have to protect that.” Another issue facing the Oaks N.Y. www.BankOfTheWestClassic. second round in Carson, faced The Oaks will be competing is whether or not they would com- For the Oaks, a regional title com or by phone at 866-WTA- Ahn again in Kentucky during against four other teams from pete in the AABC World Series may be just as satisfying. N TIXS (866-982-8497). Wednesday’s opening round. N

some runs on the board in the errors that led to two runs and a job today; but the bats -- we has come to an end for the Palo Babe Ruth first inning with the bases loaded, 6-1 lead for Sacramento. couldn’t get two hits in a row to- Alto Babe Ruth 14-year-old all- VÌÕi`ÊvÀÊ«ÀiÛÕÃÊ«>}i® but couldn’t capitalize. Palo Alto “It’s tough when the kids are day.” stars, in so many ways. left eight men on base total, twice giving it their all out on the In the sixth inning Palo Alto Not only did the team travel Palo Alto shortstop Troy Siegler with the bases loaded. mound and they get errors be- had the bases loaded again and 2-3 hours each way to Woodland for a 4-1 lead in the second in- “The big bats came up but noth- hind them,” said Budelli. “We’re had a chance the cut into the lead, (northwest of Sacramento) to play ning. ing happened,” said Budelli. “It 15 years old, we don’t expect but couldn’t find a clutch bat and six games over a seven-day pe- Palo Alto starting pitcher An- just wasn’t meant to be.” those kind of errors.” the lead remained 6-1. riod, logging an estimated 1,400 drew Tam got himself into early Palo Alto got one back in the The bats were silent after the Said Budelli: “I told the kids, miles, but the all-stars’ final game trouble when he gave up a double second inning when Angus Stayte third inning as Palo Alto couldn’t ‘The toughest part about all-stars — perhaps appropriately — was to Nixon, the first batter of the roped a base hit up the middle, account for a single hit in the last — Little League and Babe Ruth stretched to nine innings, as well. game for Sacramento. Logan Ap- scoring Brian Tracy from sec- four innings. East Sacramento — is the last game was always a When all was said and done, pino hit a double to left field over ond base and trimming the lead starting pitcher Coulter Bristow loss, but remember what got you Palo Alto saw its season — and Aron Ecoff’s head, giving Sacra- to 2-1. allowed only four hits and one here. Remember the journey that travels — end in a 4-3 loss to mento the 2-0 lead after the first East Sacramento gained more earned run. got you here — remember the Tri-Valley on Friday night in the inning. ground on Palo Alto in the fourth “Today was real flat,” said positive things.’ championship game of the Nor- Palo Alto had its shot to put inning as Palo Alto made three Budelli. “Andrew Tam did a nice Meanwhile, the long journey Cal State Tournament. N

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