Vol. XXXIV, Number 49 N September 6, 2013 Architectural tastes tested downtown Page 3 Paly students find cozy home in glassblowing program page 38 Transitions 17 Spectrum 26 Movies 30 Eating 31 Seniors 33 Puzzles 62 NArts Artists record history on canvas Page 28 NHome Chinese homebuyers hone in on Palo Alto Page 41 NSports Stanford QB more comfortable this season Page 64 Open House | Sat. & Sun. | 1:30 – 4:30 27950 Roble Alto Drive, Los Altos Hills $4,250,000 Beds 5 | Baths 5.5 | Offices 2 | Garage 3 Car | Palo Alto Schools Home ~ 4,565 sq. ft. | Lot ~ 43,130 sq. ft. video tour | www.schoelerman.com Jackie Richard 650-855-9700 650-566-8033
[email protected] [email protected] BRE # 01092400 BRE # 01413607 www.schoelerman.com CITY OF PALO ALTO TIME & PLACE PRESENTS THE 29TH ANNUAL 5K walk 7:00pm, 10K run 8:15pm, 5K run 8:45pm. Race-night registration 6 to 8pm at City of Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center, Embarcadero & Geng Roads (just east of the Embarcadero Exit off Highway 101). Parking — go to PaloAltoOnline.com to check for specific parking locations. 5K WALK, 5K & 10K RUN COURSE Great for kids and families 5k and 10k courses around the Palo Alto Baylands under the light of the Full Harvest Moon. Course is USAT&F certified (10k only) and flat along paved roads. Water at all stops. Course maps coming soon. REGISTRATIONS & ENTRY FEE Adult Registration (13 +) registration fee is $30 per entrant by 9/13/13. Includes a long-sleeved t-shirt. Youth Registration (6 - 12) registration is $20 per entrant by 9/13/13.