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Getting your garden’s soil to optimum health returns dividends

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t’s not every day that we take a few moments to feel grateful for the atmosphere or the Gulf Stream or the soil’s web of microbes and minerals that make plant life possible. The invisible parts of the natural world are so easy to take for granted.

These phenomena are highly complex and vital to our survival, and each has a balance that we’re probably better off not disturbing, and yet we are. The atmosphere is accumulating greenhouse gases,

the polar ice is melting and taking with it the temperature differentials that drive ocean currents, and industrial fertilizers are depleting soil vitality and the excess is running into rivers and streams and creating dead zones in the oceans — 146 of them according to a 2003 United Nations study.

As individuals, we may lament these imbalances and our scant options for doing anything significant about them, but that outlook would be misplaced when it comes to the soil. We have essentially sovereign power over the part of it that surrounds our homes and supports our gardens and landscaping.

These realms measured in square feet, what do we really know about them?

What pleases the billions of tiny subjects that live there? How do their needs and expectations differ from our preferences and assumptions? Do we even care?

There are arguments for doing so. Caring for the planet has to begin somewhere and home is probably as good a place as

any. A healthy and active back yard ecosystem will draw legions of small creatures who will stay and rebalance your little piece of California. You might even find a renewed and deeper appreciation of the larger natural world.

With the Portola Valley Garden Club recently celebrating its first anniversary, The Almanac talked with a few of its members about their soil and its relationship to gardening.

But before hearing from them, a look at the importance of healthy soil and how to create it.

Talented microbes

To begin to restore a neglected plot of land, infusing it with compost tea then adding a mulch ground cover is a good start. Compost tea is made by filling a mesh sock with compost and soaking it for 24 hours to 36 hours in a mixture of water, sugar and kelp, says Terry Lyngso of Lyngso See page 19

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Photos by Michele Le/The Almanac

Brad Peyton, president of the Portola Valley Garden Club and a home gardener for 30 years, prepares a home in his garden for a new rhubarb plant.

TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY Volunteer to Make a Difference The Town of Portola Valley Seeks Dedicated Volunteers for the following Town Committees:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MENLO PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Community Events Committee Meets as announced; appointed for a one-year term.

This Committee organizes the annual Blues & Barbeque Open Space Fundraising Event, the Town Picnic and the Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Party.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Menlo Park, California, is scheduled to review the following items:

Conservation Committee Meets fourth Tuesday of each month, 8:00 p.m.; appointed for a one-year term.

Conserve environmental (water, air, lack of noise) and aesthetic amenities of Portola Valley as outlined by the General Plan, the Open Space Plan and the Conservation Element. Propose program and projects to enhance aesthetic and environmental qualities of Portola Valley.

Use Permit/Neil Swartzberg and Loreli Cadapan/277A Willow Road: Request for a use permit to construct first- and secondstory additions to an existing single-story, single-family, nonconforming residence that would exceed 50 percent of the replacement value of the existing structure in a 12-month period and would add more than 50 percent of the existing square footage on a substandard lot with regard to lot width and area in the R-1-U (Single-Family Urban) zoning district. The proposed remodeling and expansion are considered to be equivalent to a new structure. Continued from the meeting of February 8, 2010.

Cultural Arts Committee Meets as announced; appointed for a one-year term.

Increase cultural awareness among residents of Portola Valley by sponsoring and supporting local cultural activities in the areas of art, music, science and nature, history, horticulture, drama, literature, photography and dance.

Emergency Preparedness Committee Meets third Thursday of each month, 8:00 a.m.; appointed for a one-year term This Committee works with Town Staff to ensure that neighborhoods and Town government are ready to respond to possible emergencies such as earthquakes, wildfires and flooding. Other duties include maintaining emergency supplies and equipment, planning response to emergencies and educating Town residents.

Parks and Recreation Committee Meets third Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; appointed for a one-year term.

This Committee meets to develop, promote and maintain quality recreational and community enrichment programs, recreational facilities and park areas in the Town of Portola Valley.

Traffic Committee Meets first Thursday of each month, 8:15 a.m.; appointed for a one-year term.

This Committee meets to assist the Town in advising ways and means for safer conditions regarding motor vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians and road conditions and to encourage proper traffic enforcement.

Trails and Paths Committee Meets second Tuesday of each month; appointed for a one-year term.

This Committee meets to provide a system of trails and paths that provide passageways for people, whether on foot, horseback or bicycle. It is their objective that these trails be safe, pleasant and provide access to all parts of town.

Applications are available at Town Hall and through the Town’s website at www.portolavalley.net. Please return completed applications to: Town Clerk Sharon Hanlon Town of Portola Valley 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028 E-mail: shanlon@portolavalley.net Phone: (650) 851-1700 ext. 210 18 N The Almanac N February 10, 2010

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

Use Permit/John Matthews/900 Cambridge Avenue: Request for a use permit for interior modifications and first and second floor additions that would exceed 50 percent of the value of an existing non-conforming two-story residence located on a standard size lot in the R-1-U (Single-Family Urban) zoning district.

The proposed project would also include three feet of excavation within the required 12-foot corner side yard for an expansion of a non-habitable basement.

Use Permit/Sunset Publishing/80-85 Willow Road: Request for a use permit extension to allow Sunset Publishing to conduct an open house (commonly known as Sunset Celebration Weekend) for one weekend in either late May or early June on an annual basis, subject to an annual review by the Planning Division following the event. The open house would involve closing Willow Road from Middlefield Road to Paulson Circle, starting at 7:00 p.m. on the Friday before the event until 10:00 p.m. on Sunday after the close of the event. Activities would include, but are not limited to, a cooking stage, gardening demonstrations, wine seminars, activities booths, food and craft vendors, and live amplified music. The event hours would generally be between 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday of the event weekend. Event set-up typically occurs during the week before the event between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. with break-down of the event between the same hours until the Wednesday after the event. The proposed event would exceed the daytime noise limits established under Section 8.06.030 of the Menlo Park Municipal Code. The proposed request is for a period of five years.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that said Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on public hearing items in the Council Chambers of the City of Menlo Park, located at 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, on Monday, February 22, 2010, 7:00 p.m. or as near as possible thereafter, at which time and place interested persons may appear and be heard thereon. If you challenge this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Menlo Park at, or prior to, the public hearing.

The project file may be viewed by the public on weekdays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, with alternate Fridays closed, at the Department of Community Development, 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park. Please call the Planning Division if there are any questions and/or for complete agenda information (650) 330-6702.

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DATED: February 4, 2010 PUBLISHED: February 10, 2010

Deanna Chow, Senior Planner Menlo Park Planning Commission

Visit our Web site for Planning Commission public hearing, agenda, and staff report information: www.menlopark.org

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Photo by Michele Le/The Almanac

Photo by Danna Breen

Garden Materials in Redwood City.

You mix the tea into the soil.

After a while, the soil will start to acquire character. You won’t see them, but countless bacteria and fungi will grow there, Ms. Lyngso says. Another more visible sign is the presence of ground-dwelling insects and worms, lots of them.

“We’re so bug-phobic and most bugs are not a problem,” she says.

“It’s a good sign when you start noticing all these other creatures coming in. When you walk into a garden and there’s nothing going on, you’ve got to wonder if there’s anything going on in the soil.”

Healthy soil also has a looseness about it that allows air and water to penetrate, Ms. Lyngso says. It’s the result of the activity of all these little creatures. They create soil aggregates

A mustard plant, top, in its purple glory, grows amid flowers, fava beans and never-to-be-raked leaves in the Portola Valley garden of Danna Breen, the community liaison of the town’s garden club. Chard, above, one of Brad Peyton’s winter crops, sits amid detritus that may look chaotic but is home-sweet-home to billions of microbes that keep his soil healthy.

— little bits and pieces of minerals and other material that adhere to each other and create spaces.

Indeed, a reliable check of a soil’s status is to pour water on it. If it dissipates rapidly, that’s a good indicator, she says.

Aerating the soil is not the microbes’ only skill. Within reason, they will also recycle anything based on the element carbon, Ms. Lyngso says. That’s a fairly broad portfolio: carbon is the building block of all plant and animal life on the planet.

“Everything is food to it,” she says.

Even toxic compounds. Petro-

leum, for example, is fairly toxic. As a blend of hydrogen and carbon, it is eligible for microbial recycling, as biologist and fungus expert Paul Stamets demonstrated after the 2007 oil spill in San Francisco Bay. A tanker collided with the Bay Bridge on Nov. 7, 2007, and spilled 58,000 gallons of fuel oil. Knowing that human hair attracts oil, Mr. Stamets deployed mats of hair into the oil, then impregnated the mats with essence of oyster mushroom, Ms. Lyngso says.

The result: the fungus cleaned out the oil by breaking it down, feeding on it and growing into mushrooms that were themselves recyclable, according to a story in the San Francisco Chronicle.

“The soil is our number one recycling system and it really does work,” Ms. Lyngso says.

Don’t be evil

Soil is also delicate and vulnerable, and good intentions are no substitute for understanding. Fertilizer, for example, should be organic and never overused, she says. The intensified nutrients can act like drugs and create dependencies in the soil and vegetation.

While healthy soil can strengthen a plant’s immune system, pesticides and herbicides may sometimes be necessary, but remember that chemicals can kill valuable microbes.

Don’t overdo it. “People think more is better,” she says.

Other “enemies of living soil” include compaction from too much traffic; leaving the soil exposed to the sun, wind and rain; and disturbing it repeatedly, whether by shovel or mechanical tiller, Ms. Lyngso says.

“Every time you turn it over, you’re breaking up the homes” of microbial life, she says.

Darrell Bruggink, executive editor of the “No-Till Farmer” newsletter, based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, writes about farming practices that avoid overly disturbing the surface of the soil, whether after the harvest or before planting. He agrees on the sanctity of the soil’s surface.

People who regularly till the soil “are beating it up. They’re breaking down the soil aggregates,” he says in a phone interview. “In reality, (the soil) is losing its ability to sustain itself.”

Fallen leaves are a natural mulch and should be left in place to cover and protect soil, Ms. Lyngso says.

Leaf blowers are a no-no. In addition to scattering the microbes, the blowing can help to harden the soil’s surface, a particular aggravation on the Peninsula with its ubiquitous clay, she says.

Bringing it home

Garden aesthetics are also less important to Portola Valley resident Danna Breen, who describes

her ground cover as “a wonderful organic blanket” and adds that she is “almost comfortable” with its look.

Ms. Breen, the community liaison for the garden club, does not segregate flowers and vegetables and never uses a rake, much less a leaf blower, she says. “I have blueberries in with my roses,” she says.

It’s been a year and a half, she says, since she began using organic fertilizer, composting and planting in layers, known as sheet mulching.

Cardboard or a thick layer of newspapers goes down first, topped by a layer of mulch, with holes through it all for the seeds.

“I’m seeing really remarkable results,” she says.

Asked if pests raid her garden, she replies: “It depends on what you look at as a pest.” She’s learned to live peaceably with gophers, for example. “If you reframe it for yourself, they’re actually aerating the soil.”

In the Portola Valley Ranch subdivision, regulations forbid home vegetable gardens, so residents have a community garden where individuals lay claim to one or more of the 101 raised beds there. A waiting list for beds is not uncommon.

Ranch resident Diana Fischer, who has taken classes at Le Cordon Bleu School, says she gardens year round. Her boxes include salad greens, French beans, currants and four types of berries.

“To make jam the day you harvest the fruit, it tastes great,” she says.

“I’m a foodie who likes to play in the dirt, I guess.”

To avoid exhausting the soil, Ranch resident Lynn Davis says she tries to rotate her tomatoes between her boxes.

The Ranch’s community garden receives free compost every year from Portola Pastures, an equestrian facility nearby, Ms. Davis says.

The shovels and other tools down there are for everyone to use.

In the spring, everyone gathers to weed. In the fall, they collect the last of the produce, and in November there’s a pot-luck dinner, Ms. Davis says.

Brad Peyton, president of the Portola Valley Garden Club, has been gardening for 30 years. He’s been at it long enough that he doesn’t follow trends like adding rock dust to the soil in the belief that it improves the taste of tomatoes.

Nor is he a fan of no-till gardening. “I want to break up the soil and make sure the roots go in,” he says.

“I find this works for me.”

Asked why he gardens, he replies that it’s great to grow things and eat them. “I would rather plant a vegetable than a flower,” he says.

“It’s pretty and I can eat it. I’d much rather plant something I could get some food from.”

His place on Brookside Drive is well shaded by redwood trees and his crops probably reflects that reality. He plants greens and root crops, he says, but no corn and no garlic, both of which need lots of heat.

“It’s hard growing food,” he says.

“That’s one of the reasons I do it.”

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TOWN OF WOODSIDE 2955 Woodside Road Woodside, CA 94062 INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE REVIEW BOARD The Architectural and Site Review Board (ASRB) reviews and makes recommendations to the Director of Planning and Building on residential, site design and commercial applications.

Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month, 4:30 p.m. Appointment is for a term expiring in February 2013.

Interested residents may request information and applications from the Town Clerk’s Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-12 noon and 1-5:00 PM, Woodside Town Hall, 2955 Woodside Road, by telephone at (650) 851-6790, or through the Town’s web site at www.woodsidetown.org. Deadline for applications is Friday, February 12, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PARTICIPATION IN CALIFORNIA FIRST PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council of the Town of Portola Valley will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed participation in the CaliforniaFIRST Program of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 7:30 p.m., Historic Schoolhouse, Town Center, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. The Town’s participation in the CaliforniaFIRST Program will enable property owners to finance renewable energy, energy efficiency and water efficiency improvements on their property through the levy of contractual assessments pursuant to Chapter 29 of Division 7 of the Streets & Highways Code (“Chapter 29”) and the issuance of improvement bonds under the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 (Streets and Highways Code Sections 8500 and following) upon the security of the unpaid contractual assessments. Chapter 29 provides that assessments may be levied under its provisions only with the free and willing consent of the owner of each lot or parcel on which an assessment is levied at the time the assessment is levied.

Public Hearings provide the general public and interested parties an opportunity to provide testimony on these items.

If you challenge a proposed action(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a Public Hearing(s) described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town Council at, or prior to, the Public Hearing(s).

The Town Council will consider all evidence, written and oral pertaining to the proposed program. All interested persons are invited to appear before the Town Council to be heard at the time and place mentioned above. If you wish to provide written correspondence prior to the Public Hearing, please submit to the attention of Brandi de Garmeaux, Sustainability Coordinator, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028.

Information pertaining to the proposal may be viewed at Town Hall Building & Planning Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Dated: January 28, 2010 Leslie A. Lambert Planning Manager 20 N The Almanac N February 10, 2010

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West Bay Opera stages ‘Der Freischutz’

By Renee Batti Almanac News Editor

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he German Romantic opera “Der Freischutz,” by Carl Maria von Weber, will be staged by West Bay Opera from Feb. 19 through Feb. 28 at Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto.

The three-act opera features winning arias and choruses, as well as lively folk dances.

It tells the story of Max, a young hunter who must triumph at a shooting contest to win the hand of the woman Photo by Keira Heu-Jwyn Chang he loves, Agathe. But life and love are never simple: The Ben Bongers as Max practices his marksmanship skills in West Bay plot is complicated by another Opera’s production of “Der Freischutz,” opening Feb. 19. character’s pact with the devil, which threatens the lovers’ David Hodgson as Ottokar.

Moscovich says he did his own prospects, to say the least.

Mr. Moscovich says the sing- translation for this producThis production of “Der ers are all “very exciting vocal- tion, collaborating with dicFreischutz” — West Bay’s first ly, very committed musically tion coach Lea Frey. was in 1990 — is directed by and dramatically.”

Performances are 8 p.m.

Yuval Sharon.

Calling the score “loaded Friday, Feb. 19; 2 p.m. Sunday, The conductor is West Bay with dramatic opportunity, Feb. 21; 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. General Director Jose Luis brilliant, strong and nuanced,” 27; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28.

Moscovich, who says in an he says, “I am very much look- There is also a free preview of e-mail: “I love and revere this ing forward to conducting the music at 8 p.m. Thursday, piece, and I have assembled a it, and hope to make at least Feb. 11, at the Palo Alto Arts cast that I believe will do jus- some audience members into Center, 1313 Newell Road in tice to it.”

‘Freischutz’ fans by the time Palo Alto.

Tenor Ben Bongers sings the the curtain goes down.”

For ticket information, call role of Max; soprano Paula The opera is considered the the West Bay box office at 424Goodman Wilder is Agathe; first major German Romantic 9999, or e-mail BoxOffice@ and bass-baritone Peter Gra- opera, and a precursor to the WBOpera.org. More informaham is Kaspar, a gamekeeper operas of Richard Wagner. tion can be found at wbopera. who pledges his soul to the It is being sung in German, org. devil. with English supertitles. FindThe Lucie Stern Theatre is at Also singing key parts are ing most available translations 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo Greg Stapp as the hermit and of the opera inadequate, Mr. Alto.

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Daffodil days opens Filoli’s season Filoli is hosting “Daffodil Daydreams” from Friday, Feb. 26, through Sunday, Feb. 28, to mark the official opening of its 2010 season. Filoli has tens of thousands of daffodils on display in many different landscapes throughout the estate, located at 86 Canada Road in Woodside.

Two large meadows of daffodils contain approximately 600,000 bulbs, says Filoli spokesperson Christina Syrett.

Visitors can also enjoy other early spring flowering in the gardens, demonstrations, activities for children, garden walks, and the “Patterns and Abstractions of Nature” art exhibit.

Talks will be given by Bob Spotts, president of the Northern California Daffodil Society; Lucy Tolmach, Filoli’s director of horticulture; and Lee McCaffree, a botanical art instructor.

Hours for the event are 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26 and 27, and 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28. Artists are invited to photograph

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and paint in the gardens on Friday and Sunday.

Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors; $5 for students, ages 5 through 17; and free for children 4 and under. For reservations, visit www.filoli.org or call 364-8300, ext. 508.

Valentine dance at Little House The Little House Activity Center, located at 800 Middle Ave. in Menlo Park, will hold a Valentine dinner dance on Thursday, Feb. 11. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m., with dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. Dinner only is $14. Dance only is $10.

For reservations, call 326-2025.

Camellia Society show and sale More than 1,000 blossoms will be on display at the 49th annual

Photo by Lucy Tolmach

The Hollandia daffodil is among thousands of daffodils that will be on display at Filoli.

San Francisco Peninsula Camellia Society show on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Communities Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave. in Redwood City.

Some rarely available camellia plants will be for sale and there will be demonstrations on how to care for camellias. Admission is free.

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350 Preschools/ Schools/Camps Horseback Riding Camps & Lessons www.webbranchinc.com (650)854-7755 Lesson Office MVPNS Open House, January 16

355 Items for Sale 24 months BOY clothes BOY 3 Years clothes winter Boy blankets/comforters bag full Toddler boyshoes size3-7 Winter Jackets3,6,9,12,18,24mont

390 Kids for Summer Jobs Summer Art for kids

Swim Fins - $12.00

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240 Furnishings/ Household items

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Little Tykes play structure - FREE

Antique dolls

French Native Teacher All levels and ages. SAT, AP, conversation for travelers and business professionals.

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Schwinn Airdyne stationary cycle $250/obo

150 Volunteers Friendly Visitors Needed

Teaching/social play

340 Child Care Wanted

Chess Lessons for kids and adult

Together with Toddlers - 15.00

Return to Stillness Yoga Retreat

Perfect Daycare Enrolling Now

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Churchill Crocker Art & Antiques Warehouse is now open from Tuesday thru Saturday (11 AM to 5 PM) – 5,000 SF filled with estates, period furnishings, oil paintings, books & hundreds of other unique quality bargains. Dealers welcome. 1015 O'Brien Drive, Menlo Park (off E. Willow); 650-561-3388.

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330 Child Care Offered Little Ages home childcare After School Care/Driver Avail

405 Beauty Services Make-up Application/Instruction

425 Health Services Hernia Repair?

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455 Personal Training

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Freezer For Sale - $100.00

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540 Domestic Help Wanted Cook in Menlo Park Seeking an experienced cook for our family of 4 in Menlo park.

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550 Business Opportunities All Cash Vending Be Your Own Boss! Your Own Local Vending Route. Includes 25 Machines and Candy for $9,995. MultiVend LLC, 1-888-625-2405. (Cal-SCAN) Distributors needed for WhiteScience’s patented products and teeth whitening services. 300% growth. Proven System for Success, Exclusive territories.

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650 Pet Care/ Grooming/Training All Animals Happy House Pet Sitting Services by Susan Licensed, insured, refs.

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Home Services 703 Architecture/ Design Artist, Designer, Builder

710 Carpentry Cabinetry-Individual Designs Precise, 3-D Computer Modeling: Mantels * Bookcases * Workplaces * Wall Units * Window Seats.

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715 Cleaning Services Emily's Cleaning Services Housecleaning Available 18 years exp. Excellent refs. Good rates, own car. Maria, (650)679-1675 or (650)207-4609 (cell) Navarro Housecleaning Home and Office. Weekly, bi-weekly. Floors, windows, carpets. Free est., good refs., 15 years exp.

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719 Remodeling/ Additions General Construction and Handyman Service * Bathroom/kitchen remodel * Carpentry, retrofitting * Decks and patios Call Walter, 650/265-8315 or walterfinnerty@yahoo.com. #897206. Local refs, 25yrs exp

730 Electrical Alex Electric Lic #784136. Free Est. All electrical.

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789 Plaster/Stucco Exterior Stucco Patching Windows & Doors. Crack Repair. 30 yrs. exp. (650)248-4205

790 Roofing All American Roofing

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Menlo Park, Studio - $975 Menlo Park, Studio - $950/mo Menlo Park, Studio BR/1 BA - $850/mo

767 Movers Armandos Moving Home, Apts,Storage. Full Service moves. Serving the Bay Area for 20 yrs.

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327-5493 771 Painting/ Wallpaper

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Menlo Park, Studio BR/1 BA - $895/mo Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - 1025.00 Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - $1125 Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - $1165 Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - $1055 Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - 1050.00 Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - 1075.00 Mountain View, Studio - $875 MV: 1BR/1BA Cute, old-fashioned cabin-like w/oak flrs., secluded garden patio, carport, laundry on premises. Small, quiet complex.

N/P. Avail. now. $945 mo. Manager, 650/269-8385 PA: 1BR/1BA PA: 1BR/1BA Bike to Stanford. Year lease. N/P. Avail. now. $1230 mo.

650/493-9576 PA: 1BR/1BR College Terrace triplex. Spacious. Hdwd flrs., W/D. $1400 mo. + dep. 650/279-7794 PA: 2BR/1BA From $1300 mo. Upstairs. Bike to Stanford. Year lease. N/P. Avail. now.

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775 Asphalt/ Concrete Roe General Engineering Concrete, asphalt, sealing, pavers, new construct, repairs.

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Mountain View, 2 BR/1 BA - $2,100/month Mountain View, 3 BR/2 BA - $2,700/mo MP: 2BR/1BA Hardwood floors, frplc. Front/ back yards. Gardener. N/P. $2150 mo., lease. Agent Arn Cenedella, 650/566-5329

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PA: 2BR/1.5BA Charming home + studio in Old PA. Frplc., new hdwd floors, W/D. Walk to train. 239 Seale Ave. $2600 mo. Call 408/314-5027 Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $2,900

Los Altos, 4 BR/3.5 BA Creekside Contemporary w/ Los Altos Country Club Attitude Gourmet, Eat-in Kitchen w/ 5-burner, Gas Cooktop, 2 ovens, Vaulted Ceilings, hardwood floors, marble baths, 2-Master Suites, Cul-de-Sac, many designer touches, EZCare Yd. Menlo Park, 3 BR/2 BA - $650,000

830 Commercial/ Income Property Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA Beautiful home on nice cul-de-sac in So. PA. Spacious living room w/ FP, eat-in kitchen with updated appliances, hardwood & carpeting. 1-car garage. Private patio. Convenient to Charleston shopping center.

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Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $3,500 mon Palo Alto, 2 BR/1.5 BA Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA Remdld. $2500/mo. 650-815-5911 Palo Alto, 3 BR/2 BA - $2400 Palo Alto, 4 BR/2 BA - $3300, mon Palo Alto, 4 BR/2.5 BA A roomy 4 BR/2.5BA home in Palo Alto. Close to schools, parks, library, supermarket and shops. $3600/month + 1 month security deposit. Available on March 1.

(650)804-9013 Redwood City, 3 BR/2 BA - $2400/mo Woodside, 4 BR/4+ BA - $18000

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6 month lease or more. Non smoke, no pets. (650)493-3747

815 Rentals Wanted Excellent Tenant Seeks 1br/1ba NEED Condo/house family relo Seeking 2br house for April 1

PA: California Avenue For sublease 2 prof. offices w/secretarial area. Contact Maureen, maureen@ dotylaw.com or 650/327-0100.

Portola Valey Office Space On Portola Road w/scenic views.

250-650 sq. ft., $2.25/ft., full service. Tom 650-207-6063

840 Vacation Rentals/Time Shares $1300 5 Star Timeshare Bed & Breakfast B&B Hotel Northstar Tahoe Pajaro Dunes Condo 2BR/2BA or 1BR/1BA. On beach, ocean view. Cable TV, VCR, internet access, CD, tennis, W/D. Pvt. deck, BBQ. Owner, 650/424-1747. hherzenber@aol.com

850 Acreage/Lots/ Storage Colorado Land Bargain Bank foreclosure. $39,900 Rolling fields, Rocky Mountain views, access to 1000’s of Acres BLM Land. Electric, telephone, excellent financing. Call now 866-6965263, x 5488. (Cal-SCAN) Texas Lake Bargain!

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Spectacular 5 acre lake access homesite w/ incredible water view. Enjoy 18,000+ acres of crystal clear watersboat, ski, scuba! Prime location near Dallas/ Ft Worth. Low taxes, affordable living! Ask about our FREE OVERNIGHT STAY! Excellent financing. Call now 1-877-888-1636. www.TexasLakeLand. com . (Cal-SCAN) Lot to purchase that’s buildable for 1 family home in zip codes 94301 or 94303 Midtown area.

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855 Real Estate Services A block to Duveneck

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995 Fictitious Name Statement MY PET CHEFS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 236730 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: My Pet Chefs at 352 Central Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025: JULIA VASINA BERNARD 352 Central Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business is being conducted by an individual.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 5, 2010.

(Almanac Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 2010) J. YOUNG ASSOCIATES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 236911 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: J. Young Associates at 14850 Pescadero Rd., La Honda, Calif. 94020 USA, mailing address, P.O. Box 199, La Honda, Calif. 94020: JAMES E. YOUNG 14850 Pescadero Rd. La Honda, Calif. 94020 MARIE A. YOUNG 14850 Pescadero Rd. Las Honda, Calif. 94020 This business is being conducted by Husband and Wife.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 1/1/10.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 15, 2010.

(Almanac Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2010) SUNSHINE HOME SERVICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 236868 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Sunshine Home Service at 545 6th Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025: FELIX DE LA TORRE 545 6th Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025 ULISES LIRA 545 6th Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business is being conducted by a general partnership.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 14, 2010.

(Almanac Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2010) FREE ARTISTS CREATIVE EQUESTRIAN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 236738 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Free Artists Creative Equestrian at 230 Josselyn Lane, Woodside, CA 94062: DEVON MAITOZO 230 Josselyn Lane Woodside, CA 94062 This business is being conducted by an individual.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 12/18/2009.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 5, 2010.

(Almanac Jan.27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2010) KENTZERMEDIA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 236829 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: KentzerMedia at 532 Shorebird Circle #6201, Redwood City, CA 94065, SM County: CHRIS KENTZER 532 Shorebird Circle #6201 Redwood City, CA 94065 This business is being conducted by an individual.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the

County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 11, 2010.

(Almanac Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2010) THE DOG ATHLETE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 236696 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: The Dog Athlete at 937 Canada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, SM County: DENISE L. FENZI 937 Canada Rd. Woodside, CA 94062 CAMMILLO F. FENZI 937 Canada Rd. Woodside, CA 94062 This business is being conducted by Husband and Wife.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on Jan. 2008.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on Jan. 4, 2010.

(Almanac Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2010) LEAH VAN SAUN FACE AND BODY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 236737 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Leah Van Saun Face and Body at 859 Oak Grove Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025: LEAH ALLSEBROOK 16303 Panoramic Way San Leandro, CA 94578-1116 This business is being conducted by an individual.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 5, 2010.

(Almanac Jan 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2010) BEEZSOAP GOLDEN HARVEST BEEKEEPING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 236980 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1.) Beezsoap, 2.)

Golden Harvest Beekeeping at 125 Doherty Way, Redwood City, CA 94061, San Mateo County: JANET G. BAXTER 125 Doherty Way Redwood City, CA 94061 RICHARD H. BAXTER 125 Doherty Way Redwood City, CA 94061 This business is being conducted by Husband and Wife. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 1/21/10.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 21, 2010.

(Almanac Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2010)

under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 01/25/2010.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 22, 2010.

(Almanac Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010) THE MISSING PIECE PUZZLES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 237034 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Missing Piece Puzzles at 314 Raymundo Dr., Woodside, CA 94062: GINA KELLEY 314 Raymundo Dr. Woodsdie, CA 94062 This business is being conducted by an individual.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 10/15/2009.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 25, 2010.

(Almanac Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010) TEEN PREGNANCY COALITION OF SAN MATEO COUNTY TEEN TALK SEXUALITY EDUCATION FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 236988 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1.) Teen Pregnancy Coalition of San Mateo County, 2.)

Teen Talk Sexuality Education at 703 Woodside Road, Suite 7, Redwood City, CA 94061: TEEN TALK SEXUALTIY EDUCATION 703 Woodside Road, Suite 7 Redwood City, CA 94061 California This business is being conducted by a Corporation.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 1.) 11/19/99, 2.)

12/09.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 21, 2010.

(Almanac Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010) MENLO PARK HANDYMAN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 237072 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Menlo Park Handyman at 2631 Alpine Rd., Menlo Park, 94025: DENNIS H. COUGHLIN 2631 Alpine Rd. Menlo Park, CA 94025 CINDY COUGHLIN 2631 Alpine Rd. Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business is being conducted by Husband and Wife.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 01/02/10.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 26, 2010.

(Almanac Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010)

WESTOVER STUDIO FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 236962 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Westover Studio at 1280 Garden Lane, Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County: ALISON HAWLEY JOHNSTON 1280 Garden Lane Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business is being conducted by an individual.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 01/15/2010.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 20, 2010.

(Almanac Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010)

SANFORDJAZZ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 237132 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Sanfordjazz at 422 Crest Dr., Redwood City, CA 94062, San Mateo County: JEFFREY L. SANFORD 422 Crest Dr. Redwood City, CA 94062 This business is being conducted by an individual.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 1/28/10.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 28, 2010.

(Almanac Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010)

LAXNAR INTERNATIONAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 237017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Laxnar International at 2030 California Street, Suite 12, Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County: TAMANNA GOVANI 2030 California Street, Suite 12 Mountain View, CA 94040-000 This business is being conducted by an individual.

Registrant began transacting business

FUN BURGER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 236972 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Fun Burger at 234 Main St., San Mateo, CA 94401, San Mateo County: LILIAN H. ROSALES GUERRA 219 Sadowa St. San Francisco CA 94112 JERRY GUSTAVO ZAMORA ROSALES 219 Sadowa St. San Francisco, CA 94112 This business is being conducted by

Copartners.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 20, 2010.

(Almanac Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2010) RIVIERA MOTOR LODGE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 237046 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Riviera Motor Lodge at 15 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Santa Clara County: BHARAT C PATEL 1320 Arena Drive Davis, CA 95616 This business is being conducted by an individual.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 10/6/94.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on January 25, 2010.

(Almanac Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2010) OLD’S COOL PRODUCTIONS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 237294 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Old’s Cool Productions at 143 Alta Vista Road, Woodside, CA 94062, San Mateo County: SANDERSON STUDIOS, INC 17287 Skyline Blvd. PMB 2001 Woodside, CA 94062 CA UNDERWOOD PHOTO ARCHIVES, INC 143 Alta Vista Road Woodside, CA 94062 CA This business is being conducted by a General Partnership.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on February 4, 2010.

(Almanac Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2010) TAC GRAPHICS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 237296 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: TAC Graphics at 143 Alta Vista Road, Woodside, CA 94062, San Mateo County : NANCY H. AARON 143 Alta Vista Road Woodside, CA 94062 This business is being conducted by an individual.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 7/1995.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on February 4, 2010.

(Almanac Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2010)

997 All Other Legals Trustee Sale No. 738211CA Loan No. 3010836892 Title Order No. 090737034-CA-MAI Notice of Trustee’s Sale YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/3/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 2/17/2010 at 12:30 PM California Reconveyance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust, recorded on 08/09/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-119607 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Mateo County, California, executed by: ROLF SESTER AND, SONIA ROSA SESTER, TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST OF ROLF AND SONIA SESTER, DATED JUNE 17, 2003, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trust-

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The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $539,832.04 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1430 HILL AVENUE, Menlo Park, CA 94025 APN NUMBER: 055-333-140 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 1/25/2010 SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT Exhibit DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed;

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and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap. com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Deborah Brignac, Vice President 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop N110612 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P656965 Almanac 1/27, 2/3, 02/10/2010 T.S. No. 09-12739-11 Loan No. 0146185939 Notice of Trustee's Sale A copy of California Civil Code Section 2923.54 (SB 7) declaration is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/21/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction to sell the highest bidder for cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a deed to trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the notice of sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Jimmy Ornelas and Jessica Ornelas Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation recorded 3/30/2007 as instrument No. 2007-048578 in Book, Page and rerecorded on —- as —-, of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of San Mateo County, California, Date of Sale: 2/18/2010 at 12:30PM Place of Sale: At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $685,017.53, estimated. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 17- 19 Arrowhead Lane Menlo Park, CA 94025. A.P.N.: 060-093-050 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any,

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shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Date: 1/19/2010 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 720-9200 Foreclosure Dept.

Fax (949) 608-0130 Sale Information Only (714) 573-1965 Renae C. Murray, Foreclosure Manager Declaration to Notice of Sale as Required by California Civil Code Section 2923.54 (1) The mortgage loan servicer ( ) has (X) has not [checked one] obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this Notice of Sale is filed.

(2) The timeframe for giving notice of sale as specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 (X ) does ( ) does not [check one] apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Property is Vacant Signature Love Chambers Print Your Name Love Chambers Print Your Title Foreclosure Processor SunTrust Mortgage Inc. P658832 Almanac 1/27, 2/3, 02/10/2010 Trustee Sale No. F09-00283 Loan No. 0060186491 Title Order No. 400024502 Notice of Trustee's Sale You are in default under a Deed of Trust dated 5/9/2007 and more fully described below. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check (payable at the time of sale n lawful money of the United States) (payable to Assured Lender Services, Inc.), will be held by duly appointed trustee.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the undersigned trustee ("Trustee") for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor(s): Jason Andrew, a married man, as his sole & separate property Recorded: Recorded on 05/17/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-076551 of Official Records in the officer of the Recorder of San Mateo County, California; Date of Sale: 2/17/2010 at 12:30PM Place of Sale: At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,957,765.18 The purported property address is: 519 Palmer Ln., Menlo Park, CA 94025 Legal Description Parcel One: Parcel two, as shown on the parcel map entitled “Parcel Map of the Lands of Richard” filed in the Official Records of the County of San Mateo, State of California on March 26, 2007 in book 77 of parcel maps at pages 53 and 54. Parcel Two: A non-exclusive easement appurtenant to parcel one above for ingress and egress and private water line over, across, through and under that portion of parcel one designated as “Proposed Private Access Easement and Private Water Line Easement for the Benefit of Parcel Two and Public Utility Easement” on the parcel map entitled “Parcel Map of The Lands of Richard” filed in the Official Records of the County of San Mateo, State of California on March 26, 2007 in book 77 of parcel maps at pages 53 and 54. Assessors Parcel No. 060-

THE PENINSULA’S FREE CLASSIFIEDS WEBSITE TO RESPOND TO ADS WITHOUT PHONE NUMBERS GO TO WWW.FOGSTER.COM 162-330-9 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Trustee's Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Date: 1/19/2010 Assured Lender Services, Inc. Angela Santellan, Foreclosure Assistant Assured Lender Services, Inc. 2552 Walnut Avenue Suite 220 Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 508-7373 Sale Line: (714) 573-1965 Reinstatement Line: (714) 508-7373 To request reinstatement and/or payoff FAX request to: (714) 505-3831 This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

P658861 Almanac 1/27, 2/3, 02/10/2010 NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to sections 21700 - 21716 of the California Business and Professions Code, known as the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, that the undersigned, ALL ABOARD MINI STORAGE will sell at public auction on February 17, 2010 at 3:30 P.M. at 1520 WILLOW RD., MENLO PARK, CA 94025 the following personal property, household goods, business property and/or vehicle to wit: 048 – Enilose Moala, AKA Enilose Savelio Moala, AKA Enilose S. Moala, AKA E. Moala – Sofa, Headboard, Footboard, Mattress, Frame, Television, 5 Boxes, 10 Bags 413 – Manuel Holly, AKA M. Holly, AKA Manuel J Holly – Frame, Clothing, Bedding, Vacuum, Roll away, 10 Boxes, 5 Bags Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the undersigned for storage fees, advertising, and lien costs. The undersigned reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. All rights to damages by reason of a deficiency on this resale and incidental damages, and any and all other appropriate remedies are hereby reserved.

Dated this 23 day of January, 2010 J. Michael's Auction, Inc. State License Bond #142295787 (916) 543-1575 Dates Published 2/3/10 and 2/10/10 By: Betty Ascensao Agent for Owner (Almanac Feb. 3, 10, 2010) In accordance with Government Code sections 66016 and 66018, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the Town of Atherton will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 17, 2009 commencing at 7:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard), in the Town Council Chambers, 94 Ashfield Road, Atherton, for the purpose of: AMENDMENTS TO MASTER

FEE SCHEDULE The data indicating the amount of cost, or estimated cost, required to provide the service for which the proposed fees are to be levied and the revenue sources anticipated to provide the service, including General Fund revenues will be available for review beginning on February 5, 2010 in the City Clerk’s office, located at 91 Ashfield Road. INTERESTED PERSONS may appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted to the Atherton City Council, c/o City Clerk, 91 Ashfield Road, Atherton, CA, 94027. Comments may also be faxed to the City Council at 650-688-6528, or emailed to: tdellasanta@ci.atherton. ca.us. Any attendee who wishes accommodation for a disability should contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. NOTE: If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town of Atherton,at, or prior to, the public hearing /s/ Theresa DellaSanta__ Theresa DellaSanta, Deputy City Clerk Dated and Posted: January 28, 2010 2/10/10 CNS-1788362# THE ALMANAC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 17, 2010, a public hearing will be held with respect to the proposed participation by the Town of Atherton in the CaliforniaFIRST Program of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority. Participation in the CaliforniaFIRST Program will enable property owners to finance renewable energy, energy efficiency and water efficiency improvements on their property through the levy of contractual assessments pursuant to Chapter 29 of Division 7 of the Streets & Highways Code ("Chapter 29") and the issuance of improvement bonds under the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 (Streets and Highways Code Sections 8500 and following) upon the security of the unpaid contractual assessments.

Chapter 29 provides that assessments may be levied under its provisions only with the free and willing consent of the owner of each lot or parcel on which an assessment is levied at the time the assessment is levied. The hearing will commence at 7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, and will be held at 84 Ashfield Road,Council Chambers, Atherton, California. Interested persons wishing to express their views on the participation in the CaliforniaFIRST Program and the financing of renewable energy, energy efficiency and water efficiency improvements as described above will be given an opportunity to do so at the public hearing or may, prior to the time of the hearing, submit written comments to 91 Ashfield Road, Atherton, CA 94027, Attention: Theresa DellaSanta, Deputy City Clerk. Dated: February 10, 2010 Town of Atherton Theresa DellaSanta Deputy City Clerk 2/10/10 CNS-1790883# THE ALMANAC NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 09-02565 Loan No. 0325447696 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a

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check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: HERMINIA CHAVEZ CASTILLO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE Deed of Trust recorded 7/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-113677 in book —, page — of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Mateo County, California. Date of Sale: 3/3/2010 at: 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Marshall Street entrance to the Hall of Justice and Records 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $530,992.38 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 215 NEWBRIDGE ST., MENLO PARK, CA 94025 Described as follows: LOT 22 IN BLOCK 19, AS DESIGNATED ON THE MAP ENTITLED, ``TRACT NO. 1, BLOCKS 18 TO 35, BELLE HAVEN CITY, SAN MATEO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA`` WHICH MAP WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON MARCH 28, 1932 IN BOOK 20 OF MAPS AT PAGES 5, 6 AND 7. A.P.N. #:055-363-200-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code Sec. 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision(s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Dated: 2/3/2010 LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE as Trustee 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Automated Sale Information Line: (714) 848-9272 or www.elitepostandpub.com For Non-Automated Sale Information call: (714) 848-7920 Christine O’Brien, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 4375.

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EXQUISITE ATHERTON $13,950,000 6 BR 6 full BA + 2 half Exquisite Atherton estate-over 14,000 sqft home on huge, professionally landscaped 1.63 acre lot.

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EXCEPTIONAL MP GEM $3,595,000 3 BR 3 BA This house was rebuilt in 2001 and is environmentally friendly. State of the art kitchen w/temp controlled pantry. The LR has highbeamed ceilings.

Janet Cross 650.324.4456

TOWNHOME BY GOLF COURSE $979,000 2 BR 2 BA Beautiful TH in a tranquil area. Sep family rm, Hrdwd flrs in living rm, dining rm & kit. Vaulted high ceilings. Wine cellar in attached 2 car gar.

Patsy Kodama 650.325.6161

STUNNING CRAFTSMAN $2,395,000 3 BR 4 BA Built in 2007 w/Granite & Travertine finishes. Home theater + office & bonus room.

Excellent PV schools. 135LosTrancosCircle.com Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961

WOODSIDE 20 PRIME ACRES $14,900,000 7 BR 6.5 BA 20 prime acres adjacent to the town of Atherton. This knoll-top position has magnificent views - SF Bay to the east & glorious hills to the west.

Steven Lessard 650.851.2666

NEW 6/6, 5000 SF HOME $3,495,000 6 BR 6 BA New, 5000 sf Craftsman in W. Menlo Park on +10k lot! Open Floor Plan, High-End Finishes & Countless Amenities. Come See! Mandana Nejad 650.325.6161

ENJOY PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP $599,000 2 BR 2 BA Top floor, 1 lvl, 1200 sf condo w/ formal entry, eat-in kit, large LR w/balcony, MP suite, A/C, skylights, xtr storage, pool,sauna, Las Lomitas schools Robert Marchetti 650.325.6161

EXPANSIVE VIEWS! $2,379,000 4 BR 4 BA Incredible setting for this remodeled Contemporary on approx 12.5 acres with views of SF & East Bay. Den, au paire & guest rm, useable land & privacy.

Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961

MUST SEE! $6,450,000 5 BR 4 BA This custom-built home is situated on 5.67 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds at the end of a cul-de sac w/charming guest house & pool.

Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456

EXQUISITE REMODEL $2,295,000 FAB CONDO REMODELED $469,000 4 BR 3 BA Serene setting w/views toward southern hills. Fabulous kit. opens to living & dining Quiet end unit, 2 BR/2 BA, updated kitchen/ areas/lovely master suite. Sep FR, Office w/ baths, crown molding and hardwood floors. built-ins, hdwd flrs.

Elizabeth Leathers 650.323.7751 Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961

9.7 LEVEL OPEN ACRES $6,000,000 3 BR 3.5 BA Ideal for a grand estate or large equestrian facility. Sun-swept land is bordered by oaks with views of the green ridges of the Western Hills.

Ed Kahl 650.851.2666

NEW LISTING! $375,000 2 BR 1 BA Charming home remodeled 5 years ago. Pergo floors, granite counter tops. Garage converted in bonus room. Separate laundry room. Conveniently located!

Cristina Bliss 650.324.4456

CLOSE TO HUDDART PARK $4,495,000 3 BR 3.5 BA Custom built just 10 yrs ago, influenced from architect Robert A.M. Stern. Trad. two-story design + lower level. Pool, spa, & lots of sun-swept lawn.

Scott Dancer 650.851.2666

MUST SEE! $7,495,000 6 BR 7 full BA + 3 half Historic Atherton estate updated w/finest of modern amenities. Guest house has been designed as music & entertainment center. Las Lomitas schools.

Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456 NEW CONSTRUCTION! $7,195,000 5 BR 5 full BA + 3 half This spectacular Mediterranean estate is one of West Atherton’s crown jewels w/over 8600 newly constructed sqft, including 1 bd/1ba cabana.

Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456 EXTENSIVELY REMODELED $6,195,000 4 BR 4 BA On a sunny knoll w/high ceilings & a light-filled contemp. design, with a New England flair. Tennis Ct, Sep. gst hse, pool, putting green & BBQ area.

Steven Lessard 650.851.2666 LUXURY & TRANQUILITY $3,900,000 5 BR 6.5 BA Serenity surrounds this remod.

6,400 sf gated home on a very private ac. Built around an inner courtyard & pool w/circular drive, gardens & Koi pond.

Ed Kahl 650.851.2666 NEW LISTING! $3,500,000 3 BR 1 BA Fabulous location in the Las Lomitas School District. On a private cul-de sac, this flat 1.04 acre parcel is ready for your personal plans.

Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456

PRIME VINTAGE OAKS $2,450,000 4 BR 3.5 BA Home w/eat-in kit, FP in family & living rooms, formal D/R, main-level bedroom suite; covered patio, landscaped grounds; MP schools Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751

NEW PRICE! $1,599,000 3 BR 3.5 BA Luxury Living at the Mansions.

Lovely town home on a desirable cul de sac in Sharon Heights. Award winning Las Lomitas School District.

Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456 GREAT CONDO-MENLO COMMONS $368,000 DREAM LOCATION-BAY VIEWS! $1,595,000 1 BR 1 BA Opportunity To Own At Complex W/Pool/Spa, Rec Rm, Close To Stanford, Shops, 3 BR 2.5 BA Live in now, build later. 2 story Transport. Easy Access To 280, New Carpet, rebuilds on either side. 2nd story would be great New Paint, Priced To Sell, 55+. bay views! Large LR/DR combo, eat in kitchen, Elizabeth Leathers 650.323.7751 FR, laundry room.

Deanna Tarr/Jenny Pollock

PORTOLA VALLEY QUALITY & DESIGN! $4,795,000 3 BR 3 BA A masterpiece of modern, minimalist architecture with Zen-like ambiance. Extensive remodel on approx 3.8 ac w/incredible Bay Views. .42 ACRE PARCEL $525,000 Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961 2 BR 1 BA Great potential - Value is in the land.

Possible vws. Winding paths, stone walls, & EXQUISITE REMODEL $3,695,000 cobblestone terraces. Close to hiking trails & 4 BR 2 BA + 2 half-baths (1BR currently is access to Hwy 280. an office), additional office, tennis ct, spa, Jean & Chris Isaacson 650.851.2666 extra 3-car garage w/living space potential. www.190PortolaRoad.com REDWOOD CITY Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 CUSTOM BUILT HOME $2,295,000 PRIME WESTRIDGE PARCEL $2,995,000 4 BR 3.5 BA Elegant living room, gourmet kitchen Approx. 3 acs w/ bay valley views. Minutes to w/ center island, Stone fireplace overlooking shops, trails,Stanford and excellent P.V. schools. sparkling pool & cabana. Separate 1 BR / 1 BA www.187Bolivar.com guest house.

Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961 Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 SCENIC SPLENDOR $2,850,000 2 BR 3 BA Stunning home offers privacy & tranquility on 2.6 acres (per county) in coveted Westridge area, next to Jasper Ridge Preserve. www.380Escobar.com Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961

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2-STORY TRADITIONAL $1,639,000 4 BR 4 BA Sought-after street close-in to schools & shopping! Cape Cod styling for this 2-story w/ den (c/b 5th bed) + office & lg au pair unit.

Fabulous yard!

Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961 VIEWS! $1,235,000 2 BR 1 BA Incredible setting for charming cottage on mostly level (aprx. 1/3 ac) lot w/expansive vws of Bay Mts & city lights. Relax from deck overlooking lake.

Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961

650.324.4456

NEW LISTING! $1,468,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Stunning remodeled townhome in prestigious Sharon Heights complex. Gourmet kitchen. Private location. Decks overlooking greenbelt, trees. Las Lomitas.

STUNNING REMODELED HOME $1,895,000 Nathalie de Saint Andrieu 650.324.4456 4 BR 2.5 BA Elegant living room, gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops, spacious master suite w/ NEW HOME IN ALLIED ARTS $1,450,000 private bath. Lovely landscaped backyard.

4 BR 4.5 BA New 3 level Craftsman approx.

Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 2,661 sq ft by architect Roger Kohler w/ high ATHERTON OPPORTUNITY $1,849,000 ceilings, designer finishes, hardwood floors, 1-car garage & MP Schools.

4 BR 3.5 BA Delightful opportunity in West 650.323.7751 Atherton-Las Lomitas. Over 3000sf w/detached Tom LeMieux 2 car grg.Den/study.Enhance or built new.Great GREAT INCOME PROPERTY. $1,295,000 flr plan w/flexible design.

2 BR 1 BA R3 zoning 9,780 Sq. Ft. Lot. Walkable Leannah Hunt & Laurel Robinson to downtown Menlo Park, Library & Burgess Park.

650.325.6161 Great Opportunity for Builders & Investors.

Hossein Jalali 650.323.7751 MENLO PARK $995,000 STUNNING NEW CONSTRUCTION $6,495,000 NEW LISTING! 6 BR 4 BA New Construction w/ 3 stunning 2 BR 2.5 BA Behind the gates of the Sharon levels; hardwood floors, top of the line finishes, Heights Country Club this beautiful townhome 4 car garage, fully landscaped half acre, Menlo features a large kitchen, MBR suite, 2 car garage and many upgrades.

Park schools Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751 Mark Ankenman 650.324.4456

SOUGHT-AFTER LADERA $1,648,000 4 BR 4 BA Spacious home w/ 2 Master Suites, LR/ DR, Family rm, eat-in kit, private yard, minutes to Stanford & excellent Las Lomitas schools. www.180Durazno.com Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961

GORGEOUS NEW CONSTRUCTION $1,695,000 4 BR 3.5 BA Elegant Living Room w/Vaulted Ceilings, Formal Dining Room, 4 spacious Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Gourmet Kitchen, Family Room overlooks Landscaped Backyard Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751

STUNNING ESTATE $4,198,000 4 BR 4.5 BA Located in prestigious Woodside.

Elegant LR with 12' ceilings opens to gorgeous pool & patio. Exquisite master suite with private bath. Tennis court.

Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751 SPLIT LEVEL HOME $4,150,000 4 BR 3.5 BA 3.8 ac parcel set at the end of a private country lane. Beautiful oaks, pool, tennis ct., & guest house. Stanford leased land. Remodel or build new.

Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 WOODSIDE HILLS $3,475,000 5 BR 4 BA Bay & City lights views! Desirably located at the end of a private driveway, this stunning remodeled home overlooks the Menlo Country Club.

Steven Lessard 650.851.2666 17.6 ACRES OF FOREST $1,695,000 Beautiful private estate site. Peace and quiet adjacent to watershed lands. Ready for your building plans. Excellent Woodside Schools.

Scott Dancer 650.851.2666 BEAUTIFUL BAY VIEW $539,000 Near level, quiet horse property. Less than 6 miles from Hwy. 84. Bring your plans & ideas to build your peaceful retreat.

Lisa Schumacher 650.851.2666 BAY VIEWS $485,000 2+ acres in Skyline Acres. Lovely trees on this wonderful wooded lot with gradual slope.

Located at the end of a cul de sac in a private area.

Margot Lockwood 650.851.2666

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CASHIN COMPANY MENLO PARK (650) 614-3500

PORTOLA VALLEY (650) 529-2900

PALO ALTO (650) 853-7100

SAN CARLOS (650) 598-4900

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Exquisite home extensively remodeled. Large gourmet kitchen w/custom cabinetry & top of the line appliances. Abundant natural light & alder wood floors. Kit opens to FR w/French doors leading to gardens & patio. 3 bedrooms + office.

Mary Jo McCarthy

Offered at $1,695,000

(650) 614-3500

LOS ALTOS HILLS – A captivating view accents this exceptional 5BR/3+BA Traditional-style with deck with lovely valley view. Inspiring residence with beautiful appointments. Spacious layout.

Family room. Traditional warmth and charm!

Camille Eder

Offered at $1,940,000

(650) 614-3500

Elizabeth Daschbach

Offered at $649,000

(650) 614-3500

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Double pane windows, nice backyard, fireplace and 2-car garage.

Joban Brown

Offered at $299,900

(650) 614-3500

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Light, open floorplan + 5 BR/4.5BA. 3 levels of quality construction. Top of the line finishes, designed by Farro Essalat. City of Menlo, award winning schools.

Menlo Park's newest luxury community.

Spectacular views from this lot. Complete with Plans & Permits. Planned “Green” home with separate/permitted unit over additional 2 car carport.

Katherine Clark Offered at 575,000

Kristin Cashin/Denise Laugeson

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Gated new construction. 6+BR/5BA+2(.5BA) Italian estate includes a vineyard on level lot ace(+/-).

Unbeatable location close to the Village w/a serene natural setting feels “away from it all”. Built w/the world finest materials.

Farideh Zamani

Offered at $8,380,000

(650) 948-8050

MENLO PARK – Brand new construction with 3 levels of luxurious living. Privately positioned at the end of Royal Oak Court this 6 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom home presents classic French elegance in the #1 ranked Las Lomitas School district.

K. Cashin/D. Laugesen

Offered at $3,995,000

(650) 614-3500

Victor Platonoff

Offered at $2,798,000

(650) 948-8050

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Beautiful new 4RB/3.5BA home w/luxurious finishes-high ceilings, gourmet kit w/granite slate, hardwood flrs, wet bar, wrought iron railings, CAT5, pro lndscp w/stone patio & built-in bbq & wet bar. Close to shops, parks, fwys.

Dary Marhamat

Offered at $2,299,000

(650) 948-8050

MENLO PARK – Charming 3bedroom, 2 bath rancher in Las Lomitas School district*** Extra large lot in a highly desirable location. Hardwood floors, large eat in kitchen with family room, extra large living/dining, wonderful family home.

Kristin Cashin

Offered at $1,630,000

(650) 614-3500

Top Floor, Great Location, Contemporary Unit w/ hi celings, Large Living area w/Fireplace, open Kitchen w/ Granite Counters, 2 parking spaces, walk to dtown MP& PA, close to public transport, pool, spa, exercise room & library.

Carolyn Rianda

Offered at $485,000

(650) 614-3500

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Custom built 2-levels 3BR/2 1/2BA modern style home offers lofted ceilings, luxury finishes, marble fireplace & Hrdwd flrs. French Doors open to wrap around deck & lush lawn. 2-car garage visit; www.57Davis.com

Enayat Boroumand

Offered at $1,475,000

(650) 529-2900

■ MENLO PARK – Come visit 849 Valparaiso Ave, beautiful 2 story 3BR/2.5BA single family home in townhome development w/ custom finishes.

Only 12 Years new & move in condition. Close to downtown, restaurants & shops. A Must See!

Hazel Anker (650) 948-8050

Offered at $1,350,000

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An amazing Emerald Hills location with the finest quality materials & great floor plan. Stunning new custom home with phenomenal peninsula views.

Spacious 5 bedroom 5.5 bath home with office.

Detached 3-car garage.

Tata Vahdatpour

T Kerns/J Olivero

Offered at $1,295,000

(650) 614-3500

Offered at $2,395,000

This spacious and charming home is located in the heart of the Mt Carmel neighborhood. 4BD/2BA with bonus room. The home has been freshly painted and has plenty of storage with built-in cabinets and shelving. Detached 2-car garage.

Brendan Royer

Offered at $799,950

(650) 614-3500

Many upgrades in this 3/2 including kitchen, baths, and landscaping. Also features rentable 1BD/1BA guest area, built in stereo and central air conditioning.

Tom Boeddiker

Offered at $619,000

(650) 614-3500

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MENLO PARK – Rarely available 2bd/2ba top floor unit has vaulted ceilings, living area w/fireplace, open kitchen, granite counters, hardwood floors, laundry in unit, A/C, gym, pool & more.

Walk to DT Menlo & Palo Alto.

Carolyn Rianda

Offered at $689,000

(650) 614-3500

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Offered at $740,000

(650) 529-2900

Updated house on extra wide lot w/lots of off street parking. Gran. counters & maple cabs, SS appl's, LR w/wood burning FP. Spacious DR. Sep breakfast rm & laundry rm inside, hrdwd flooring thruout double pane windows. All fenced backyard.

MOUNTAIN VIEW – Charming & updated 3 bedroom 2 bath home. New paint in & out, new carpets, kit granite counters & tile floors. Dual pane windows, A/C, modern light fixtures. Low maintenance yard with pavers. Best value! .

Sally Kwok

Lilly T. Chow

Offered at $639,900

(650) 614-3500

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Offered at $779,999

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A must see 3BR/2BA end unit! Kitch w/Oak cabinets & Granite Cntrtops. Fireplace in LR, refinished Hdwd flrs in kitch, DR & LR. New Milgard dbl pane Wndws & sliders, Sliders to patio from LR & MB. Back patio opens to semi-Pvt greenbelt.

Rachel J. Siress

Offered at $607,000

(650) 948-8050

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Located in the Heart of Woodside this 4BD/3.5BA property features Pool, Spa, putting green, 2 stall barn with tack room & riding ring. 2 bed/2 ba guest house & child's play structure.

John Marshall

Offered at $5,849,000

PORTOLA VALLEY – Prime location for this beautiful 1 acre level lot. Vast lawns, gardens, & vineyard. Close to schools. Extensive remodel. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. LR/FR vaulted ceiling, separate dining room, 3 car garage.

Paul Skrabo

Offered at $1,949,000

(650) 529-2900

(650) 614-3500

Woodside Chalet. Amazing views, 5 bedrooms including master suite, 3 bathrooms, in law unit with kitchen, LR, FR + guest unit. Pool, horse property, Woodside Elementary Schools. Adjacent to Huddart Park.

Dana Cappiello

Offered at $2,875,000

(650) 529-1000

The home features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus a fam room. Large kitchen w/pantry & breakfast bar.

Separate DR has big sliding doors that open out to expansive decks & garden. The living room has wood burning fireplace & tall ceilings.

Carol Bartlett

Dana Cappiello

Offered at $1,149,000

MENLO PARK – Cape Cod Classic in W. Menlo.

3BD/2.5BA w/excellent floorplan, mature landscaping & tasteful upgrades awaits. Vaulted ceilings, granite counters, large master suite, beautiful hardwd floors, spacious formal LR/DR. Must See!

(650) 614-3500

Charming cottage - This 3BD/2BA is perfect for springtime croquet! Featuring glam kitchen, French doors opening to deck, with hot tub and expansive back garden. Near Stanford & California Ave business dist.

(650) 614-3500

BURLINGAME (650) 340-9688

Remodeled in 2001, this Craftsman designed home with beautiful appointments & quality finishes features 3BR/2.5BA, gourmet kitchen, hw flrs & media/entertainment rm. Natural setting with beautifully crafted stonewalls & patios.

Enayat Boroumand

This Hacienda w/old world craftsmanship & all the modern accouterments is situated on a flat creek side lot w/exceptional MFA & MDA & a serene park setting. New architectural plans, drawings & topographical study travel w/the property.

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LOS ALTOS (650) 948-8050

(650) 529-1000

Rare, penthouse unit in desirable Atherton Place!

Fabulous, spacious, 2bd/2ba, single level unit w/ elevator, in pristine condition. Soaring ceilings, 2 fireplaces, family room off kitchen. Best value anywhere!

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Offered at $1,399,000

(650) 529-1000

Selling Northern California's Finest Properties

SANTA CLARA – Don’t miss this Opportunity!

Located on a busy corner close to the University of Santa Clara; free standing warehouse great for owner/ user or zoned for possible redevelopment. Plenty of parking. Many possible uses.

Guy Mongillo

Offered at $975,000

(650) 948-8050

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californiamoves.com WOODSIDE

Tom Lemieux PRICE REDUCTION!

650.329.6645 Luxurious New Home

$11,500,000

New French provincial home on 1 acre in west Atherton with main level master, luxurious finishes, pool/spa, guest house & Las Lomitas Schools.

Hossein Jalali 650.329.7846

Must See!!

PALO ALTO

Bonnie Biorn

$4,650,000

New price on this fabulous Dutch Colonial home in Old Palo Alto built using the finest in materials and workmanship.

650.888.0846 bonnie.biorn@cbnorcal.com

NEW PRICE! Romantic Old PA Villa

$4,200,000

Mediterranean villa located on one of the most desirable streets in Old Palo Alto. Landscaped garden with loggia, patio and lawn. Palo Alto Schools.

WOODSIDE

Stunning Estate

Keri Nicholas

$4,198,000

650.329.6654 kerinich@aol.com www.kerinicholas.com

SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT 3 BR 1 BA

$3,500,000

Fabulous location in the Las Lomitas School District. On a private cul-de sac, this flat 1.04 acre parcel is ready for your personal plans.

Hugh Cornish 650.566.5353 hcornish@cbnorcal.com

Celeste Henzel 4BR/4BA Incredible setting for this remodeled Contemporary on approx 12.5 acres with views of SF & East Bay. Den, au paire & guest rm, useable land & privacy.

650.529.8568 chenzel@camoves.com www.chenzel.com

Cozy Craftsman Home!

$1,225,000

4BD/2BA Craftsman style, nice layout, beautiful tree lined street, exceptional value and great Menlo Park schools. Pleasant garden, patio & privacy.

MENLO PARK

Joe Parsons 650.329.6653 Joe.Parsons@cbnorcal.com

WOODSIDE

Valerie Trenter $799,000

Remodeled 3BR/2BA on corner lot with high ceilings, hardwood floors, newer appliances, master suite.

650.323.7751

650.888.6930 valerie.trenter@cbnorcal.com www.valerietrenter.com

Bay Views

$485,000

2+ acres in Skyline Acres. Lovely trees on this wonderful wooded lot with gradual slope. Located at the end of a cul de sac in a private area.

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650.464.2622

MENLO PARK

$2,379,000

Price Reduction

Lyn Jason Cobb lynjason.cobb@cbnorcal.com

PORTOLA VALLEY

Menlo Park 650.324.4456

650.752.0867 hshacham@cbnorcal.com

ATHERTON

Located in prestigious Woodside. Elegant LR with 12’ ceilings opens to gorgeous pool & patio. Exquisite master suite with private bath. Tennis court.

Expansive Views!

Hanna Shacham

PALO ALTO

PRICE REDUCTION! 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths

$6,450,000

This custom-built 5BR/4BA home is situated on 5.67 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds at the end of a cul-de sac w/charming guest house & pool.

Margot Lockwood 650.400.2528 homes@margotlockwood.com DRE #01017519