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Council gets lowdown on $1 million in new fees AMONG THE PROPOSED CHANGES, $600,000 SOUGHT THROUGH HIGHER RECREATION DUES The city hopes to patch the rest of the deficit with $1 milountain View City lion in employee compensation Council members had cost cuts and $2 million in other the “not pleasant” task budget cuts, including the elimof examining a range of pro- ination of 24 filled employee posed fee hikes on city services positions. Tuesday night, with a goal of Some council members finding $1 million in new city expressed frustration at havrevenue. ing to “nickel To help fix and dime” the a projected $4 to fix “People are using public million budget the city buddeficit this year get, including Shoreline Park in the city’s $88 Mike Kaspermillion general zak, who called completely free. fund, the city it unpleasant. That seems will likely be Council memasking those bers say they unusual to me.” who use city have t heir services to pay hands largely LAURA MACIAS more for them. tied this year City staffers in terms of cuthave proposed ting the city’s dozens of new fees or fee hikes fastest-growing expense: unionfor construction-related per- contracted cost-of-living adjustmits, heritage tree removal, use ments, health care costs and of the city’s performing arts pensions for city employees, center and $600,000 in various which altogether are rising by recreation fees. about $4 million a year. All told, the proposed fees Going against recommendacould provide $900,000 to $1.2 tions from city staffers, council million in new general fund members voted 5-2 to have the revenue annually if approved in See COUNCIL, page 9 the city budget in June. By Daniel DeBolt

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Rose and Dozer wait in their cells for potential adoptees at Palo Alto Animal Services.

Pets flood local shelters in hard times ‘BROKEN FAMILIES’ FORCED TO GIVE UP THEIR ANIMAL FRIENDS

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s superintendent of Palo Alto Animal Services, Sandi Stadler has a unique perspective on how the recession is hurting Peninsula residents. More than ever before, Stadler said, people are abandoning their pets at the shelter on East

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Palo Alto. The reason is clearly economic: Before the recession it happened only about once a month, she said, but now it’s a weekly occurrence. “It has not been unusual this year for us to have a house full of pets,” brought in, she said — such as when two cats and

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Student survey reveals culture of stress HALF OF LOS ALTOS HIGH KIDS CAN’T SLEEP; MOST SAY THEY’RE BURNED OUT By Kelsey Mesher

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os Altos High School senior Sarah Loebner had pulled an all-nighter to finish her senior class project, a research paper and presentation every student must pass in order to graduate. When she got to class, it seemed like she was the only one who had

been so pressed for time: “How is everyone else on top of this?” she wondered. Loebner’s final report was 18 pages — three pages longer than necessary. She was concerned that if she didn’t pass, she would not graduate, though she has already been accepted at several competitive universities. By the end of it all, she said, she hated her topic: She had written about happi-

ness. Students at Los Altos High School are some of the highestachieving in the nation. And while most will go on to attend a junior college or four-year university, a survey of students taken by fellow students last spring indicates that success has a price: too much See STRESS, page 11 MICHELLE LE

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MVLA trustees consider $1.6 million in cuts

Caltrain faces big service cuts $30 MILLION DEFICIT THREATENS MIDDAY, LATE NIGHT AND WEEKEND SERVICE

By Kelsey Mesher

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igh school district officials weighed proposals for budget reductions for the 2010-11 school year during a special meeting Tuesday evening — and although no final decisions were made, trustees gave a hard look at more than $1.6 million in cuts. Trustees of the Mountain ViewLos Altos High School District vetted a long list of items that had been prioritized over the last two

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aced with a staggering deficit, Caltrain will consider cutting its service significantly in the next 15 months, spokeswoman Tasha Bartholomew said Wednesday. Bartholomew said the agency is losing money due to a combination of factors, including the loss of $10 million in state funding for each of the past three years and declining ridership, which accounts for 40 percent of the agency’s revenue. “Caltrain never had a dedicated funding source,” Bartholomew said. “We’ve been running on a deficit for quite some time, and now everything is coming to a head.” She said changes, which could include cutting midday, late night and weekend service, would take effect by June 2011. The service cuts could be handled in a number of ways and could be implemented in one sweep or gradually, Bartholomew said. At a Caltrain board meeting Wednesday, members said they wanted to discuss the issue further before making any decisions. One member recommended creating a three-member subcommittee to explore options. Caltrain has a $97 million annual budget and faces a $2.7 million deficit for the current fiscal year. The deficit could balloon to about $30 million, Bartholomew said. Bartholomew said Caltrain receives $40 million in annual funding from the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, and the San Mateo County Transit District, or SamTrans, which serves as the managing agency for Caltrain. She said funding from all three entities may be drastically reduced in the near future. “We all have the same problem,” she said. “We’re all losing money, and we’re all just trying to figure out how to function.” V

Captain Kyle Laffey, a Mountain View high school senior, helped lead his club hockey team to a Division title last weekend.

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group of Mountain View High School boys captured a division title in club roller hockey last Saturday, clinching a win against a Lincoln High School team that had beat them three times in the regular season. Ranked second in the division, the Spartans had a bye during the first round of the single-elimination tournament. In the second round they faced off against Leigh High

School of San Jose. “For our first game of the night, it was really close,” said senior Kyle Laffey, the team’s captain. “It was back and forth. They scored with like three minutes left and we thought we were going to lose.” Tied at the buzzer, the game moved into sudden death and then a shoot-out. Spartan goalie Robbie Hinson, a senior, saved every shot on goal. Then sophomore Conner Treuhaft scored, moving the Spartans

into the finals against the Lincoln Lions. “It was a really big game and there was a lot of pressure,” Laffey said, adding that the Lions are known for their end-game. “We came out really strong and scored two goals right away,” he said. But sure enough, Lincoln put up a fight. Tied with less than a minute to go, Treuhaft got possession

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Irate parent opposes MVLA bond STEVE NELSON USES BALLOT MESSAGE TO MAKE POINT ABOUT SHORELINE TAX REVENUE By Daniel DeBolt

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Mountain View parent upset with the lack of school tax revenue from the city’s Shoreline area is going to unusual lengths to publicize the issue. Mountain View resident Steve Nelson has written a counterargument to Measure A, a $41.3 million Mountain View-Los Altos High School District bond measure that will be on the June ballot. In it, he asks voters to cast a “no” vote — not because there is something significantly wrong with the high school bond measure, but to protest the city’s Shoreline Community tax district, which diverts property tax

revenue from local schools. Mountain View Whisman School District officials began raising the issue recently in hopes of getting a larger share of property taxes from Shoreline companies like Google. By contrast, high school officials have said they are “satisfied” with the current tax arrangement. But Nelson is taking the issue to their ballot measure anyway. “Think of this property tax extension as a referendum,” he writes in the rebuttal. “Should Google, Microsoft and the Shoreline District businesses get out of regular school taxes, forever?” As the Voice reported on March 12, the tax district diverts millions

in property taxes from Shorelinearea companies — $10 million this year alone — away from local schools and into a city fund. The fund covers city services and improvements to the Shoreline business park area north of Highway 101, including Shoreline Park operations. City officials say the area would not be the economic engine that it is without this special fund to help maintain and improve it. They also point out that both the elementary and high school districts receive several perks paid out of the fund, including about a half-million dolSee BOND, page 10

months by the Budget Advisory Committee, or BAC, a group of district staffers, trustees, parents and students. Joe White, associate superintendent of business, said the combination of declining property tax revenue, state take-backs and growing student enrollment has created the “perfect storm” for balancing future budgets. “The district is going to have troublesome times over the next three to six years,” he said. “This really is the great California recession, the worst recession since the 1930s,” said Superintendent Barry Groves. In addition to endorsing most of the prioritized list of reductions put forth by the BAC, Groves recommended several options for balancing next year’s budget, including dipping into the district’s reserves, which currently stand at 5 percent. He pointed out that the district made $1.2 million in reductions for this school year, and recommended maintaining those reductions for 2010-11. He said the district’s educaSee MVLA, page 10

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three dogs from a single home were taken in all at once. “Mostly it’s because they’ve lost their house,� Stadler said. “They are moving into a rental or in with a relative and there is not room for a pet.� She called the people and their pets in this situation “broken families.� “These pets are as much a relative for that family� as the people are, Stadler said. “It’s like taking grandma and saying, ‘We don’t have room for you.’� She added, “It is hard on parents, kids, animals and us. The emotions run very high.� In one case, a man had to choose between caring for his small dachshund and his own father, who was moving into his home, Stadler said. On Monday the dachshund, named Kobe, was still waiting for someone to take him home, as were dozens of other dogs who looked plaintively toward the courtyard entrance. “They’re just hoping,� Stadler said. “Doesn’t it just break your heart?� Recently the shelter received its first horse, brought in by a couple who could no longer afford to keep it at a ranch. It had an ongoing medical issue and no one wanted it. The husband had lost his job, Stadler said, and “It was really the only option they felt they had.� Stadler said that while trying to find a home for the horse, she called local ranches and discovered a trend: People who suddenly can no longer pay their bills are abandoning the animals, leaving them at the corrals. Inside the Palo Alto shelter there were dozens of dogs and cats, each with a story written and posted on the kennel door by staffers: Sam, a young pit bull terrier, had been brought in by recent immigrants who only spoke Spanish. Staffers learned that they had to return to Mexico and leave the dog behind.

Kobe, a one year old Dachshund mix, was given up for adoption due to his past owner’s financial burden. Right: Banjo is led to his kennel by an animal control officer. MICHELLE LE

Stadler remembers pulling into work one day to see a woman “bawling her eyes out� with two little dachshunds on her lap that she had to leave behind. Her new living situation had forced her to part ways with her beloved dogs. “I’m sure they looked for an alternate solution other than bringing them to us,� Stadler said. Fortunately the dogs were able to find a home together, and the horse found a home with a Northern California “horse rescue� outfit. Stadler and her staff continue to screen applicants to ensure that each animal finds a suitable home. The shelter strives for a 100 percent adoption rate, but euthanizes some animals that have health or behavioral problems. A side note: Watch out for the roosters. Illustrating a related trend at the shelter was a rooster from Mountain View named Fernando, one

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of several to show up recently. Stadler said it has become increasingly popular for people to keep chickens in their backyards as a cheap, environmentally friendly source of eggs — but when purchased online, sometimes the chick turns out to be male. And most local cities have ordinances against roosters because of their noisy crowing. V

E-mail Daniel DeBolt at ddebolt@mv-voice.com N I N F O R M AT I O N The Palo Alto Animal Services shelter is located at 3281 E. Bayshore Road in Palo Alto. Those interested in adopting an animal can see pictures at www.petharbor.com or through links on the animal services page at www.cityofpaloalto.org. For more info, call the shelter at (650) 4965933.

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HOMELESS MAN KNOCKED OUT, ROBBED One person was arrested follow- AT SAN ANTONIO

ing a bar fight in a Castro Street nightclub early Saturday morning which supposedly started after a man was hit on the head with a beer bottle, police say. According to police, the owner of Monte Carlo nightclub, located at 228 Castro Street, flagged down a patrol officer just after 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 3. The owner said a fight had broken out in the bar, and Monte Carlo security personnel had detained several people behind the club who they thought were involved. One 23-year-old man from San Jose reported that he was minding his own business when out of nowhere he was hit in the head with a beer bottle, said police spokesperson Liz Wylie. After the initial blow, the victim fought back, and several others joined in the brawl. Wylie said police took other witness accounts, but the stories varied and they do not know how many people were involved or exactly why the fight started. After talking to witnesses, police arrested Juan Rico, 28, of Oakland, for allegedly hitting the victim with a bottle. Wylie said Rico had scratches on his hand indicating that the bottle likely broke on impact, though she added that there were many broken bottles at the scene. The victim suffered several lacerations to the left side of his face and head. He was transported to a nearby hospital and given stitches before being released. — Kelsey Mesher

Mountain View police say they have a man in custody who punched out an elderly homeless man before taking his wallet last Wednesday night near the CVS store at San Antonio shopping center. Police allege that Menlo Park transient David Harris, 32, punched a 74-year-old Mountain View transient in the back of the head before taking his wallet at 10:30 p.m. on March 31. Witnesses reported that the suspect continued to punch the victim as he lay on the ground before taking his wallet. “They don’t know each other at all,� said police spokesperson Liz Wylie. “This was a random act.� Police say they used witness descriptions of the suspect to find Harris walking in San Antonio Center with blood on him and carrying bloody money. Harris is a transient from the Menlo Park area, Wylie said, and the victim had been staying in the nearby San Antonio Inn. Paramedics found the victim conscious at the CVS store; he was transported to the local hospital and is expected to recover from his injuries. Police say he could not recall the incident. Harris was booked into the Santa Clara County main jail on robbery charges. Wylie said police were still talking to the district attorney’s office about the possibility of additional charges.

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Lecture and Workshops 650-853-4873 Don’t Leave Home Without It: What the Traveler Needs to Know Presented by Gary Fujimoto, M.D. PAMF Travel Medicine Tuesday, Apr. 13, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Lecture and Workshops 650-934-7373 Your Baby’s Doctor Thursday, Apr. 15, 7 – 9 p.m.

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Adult Weight Management Group Thursdays, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Bariatric Pre-Op Class First Tuesday of each month, 9:30 a.m. – noon Bariatric Nutrition SMA First Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m. – noon Prediabetes First Monday of the month, 9 – 11:30 a.m., and every other month of the third Wednesday, 4:30 – 7 p.m. Also in Redwood Shores.

Mind/Body Stress Management Monday, Apr. 19, 7 – 9 p.m.

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Heart Smart Class Second Tuesday of each month, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

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Raising Healthy & Happy Eaters! (for parents of children aged 0 – 6) Offered monthly in Palo Alto and Los Altos. 650-853-2961 Introduction to Solids Offered in Palo Alto. Please call for dates, 650-853-2961.

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Drug and Alcohol 650-853-2904

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Ash Kickers Smoking Cessation Tuesday, Apr. 13, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

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Free orientation session. Tuesdays, noon – 1 p.m., and Thursdays, 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Breastfeeding Your Newborn Monday or Tuesday, Apr. 5, 6 or 12 and May 3 or 4, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

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OB Orientation Thursdays, Apr. 8, 22 and May 6, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Preparing for Baby Tuesday, Apr. 13, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Childbirth Preparation Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays, Apr. 15, 30 and May 1. Times vary by class.

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city begin studying a new parking fee at Shoreline Park, which council member Laura Macias said could generate $300,000 a year. “We have the potential for significantly increasing revenue” at Shoreline, Macias said. “People are using Shoreline Park completely free. That seems unusual to me.” City staffers had recommended against it because of the difficulty in studying possible impacts on businesses in the park such as Michaels at Shoreline. Kasperzak and council member John Inks opposed the idea. “It would most definitely adversely affect our small businesses there,” said Christina Ferrari, president of Silicon Shores, which runs the lakeside cafe and boat rentals at Shoreline Park. “Paying a $5 entrance fee to get a sandwich would be unrealistic. People would be less likely to use the facility.” City staff had also recommended against looking at revenue from new downtown parking fees because of possible impacts on downtown businesses, but council members Margaret Abe-Koga and Mayor Ronit Bryant disagreed, saying it is common in nearby cities and would encourage people to walk and bike. Rec programs Finding it difficult to continue to heavily subsidize recreation programs, city staffers ranked recreation programs in terms of “community benefit” versus “individual benefit.” Senior and teen programs were largely left out of proposed fee hikes, but youth summer camps and programs targeting adults were chosen to cover 122 percent of operating costs (fee waivers are available for low income people). In the case of Deer Hollow Farm summer camps, which cost the city $107,000 a year, proposed fees were about doubled to create $66,000 in new revenue. New fees for swim programs would create almost $150,000 in new revenue. The proposed recreation fee hikes include, but are not limited to: ■ Los Altos-Mountain View Aquatics Club fee: increases from $0 to $76 an hour ($49,400 in new revenue) ■ Lap swim day pass for residents: increases from $3 to $5 ($47,416 in new revenue) ■ Elementary school camps:

increases from $2.50 to $5.87 an hour ($61,000 in new revenue) ■ Family reservation of barbecue area: increases from $5 to $15 per table ■ Indoor basketball court rental fee: increases from $70 to $111 an hour (various gym rental fee increases total $120,000 a year) ■ Community garden plot: increases from $41 to $135 a year ■ McKelvey ball field rental, with lights: increases from $57.75 to $70 an hour. While city staffers had compared the city’s recreation fees to other cities and found many were “below market rate,” no comparison was made to private recreation providers such as the YMCA. Council member Kasperzak even suggested the city look at having the YMCA run certain recreation programs for the city, as other cities have done during budget cuts.

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Poetry Reading (Bilingual in Portuguese and English) Tuesday, April 13, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Pigott Hall (Bldg. 260), Room 216 Stanford University’s Main Quad Refreshments at 5:00; Reading at 5:30 Daniel Jonas, of Portugal, has published four collections of poems including Os Fantasmas Inquilinos (The Phantom Tenants) and Sonótono (Dreamtone), which was awarded the P.E.N. prize in 2008. He has translated into Portuguese Shakespeare, Waugh, Huysmans, Pirandello, Milton and Auden and is now working on a translation of selected poems by William Wordsworth. In 2008, he debuted as a playwright with the play Nenhures (Nowhere) for Teatro Bruto. He has been working with the S. João National Theatre in Porto, and he has co-directed the dramaturgy of the plays The Merchant of Venice and the stage reading of Paradise Lost.

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Performing arts City staff said the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts currently produces enough revenue to cover only 78 percent of its operating costs and is budgeted to receive $844,000 from the city’s general fund this year. The city reports that the top 25 performing arts centers in the country average 72 percent cost recovery. Proposed fees for the MVCPA, totaling a $36,500 annual increase, include: ■ New fees for the purchase of online tickets: increases by 50 cents per ticket and $2 per transaction ■Base fee for a nonprofit theater company to hold a performance: increases from $1,050 to $1,500 for weekends and from $1,350 to $1,800 for weekdays. Forestry, planning and public works In other city departments, proposed fee hikes would produce $40,000 a year for the Forestry Department and $55,000 each for Planning and Public Works. The proposed fees include, but are not limited to: ■New fee for removing heritage trees: increases from $0 to $95 ■ Appeal against heritage tree: increases from $15 to $300 ■ Conditional use permits: increases from $1,929 to $3,858 ■ Child care center conditional use permit: increases from $135 to $1,827 ■ Historic preservation permit: increases from $0 to $544 ■ Sidewalk cafe permit, which See COUNCIL, page 13 APRIL 9, 2010 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■

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cuts.” Groves said those options are being considered, but must clear union negotiations before they can be officially included on the proposed list of reductions. No decisions were made at Tuesday’s meeting. Going forward, classified personnel reductions would be negotiated by April 26, and a final budget for 2010-11 put forth in June. V

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■ I N F O R M AT I O N Following are the 10 largest reductions proposed for the 2010-11 school year. The list is by dollar amount and does not indicate priority as set by the BAC. Tier III categorical program carryover dollars: ............$538,847 Program specialist (vacant position): ............ $150,739 Senior office assistants (reduce hours by .5 at MVHS and LAHS): .................. $108, 255 Instructional materials ($201,100 grant): ......... $101,000 Sr. staff secretary, IT department (vacant position): ......... $100,000 Deferred maintenance projects: .........................$88,000 Library technicians (reduce hours by .5 at MVHS and LAHS): ......................$73,991 Computer support specialist: ....................... $62,460 Art and music block grant: .................... $61,000 Eliminate exit exam classes: ........................... $60,000 Other cuts: ....................$337,822 Total proposed cuts: $1,682,114

“The message will be clear. Permanently fix this tax unfairness.” Measure A would not raise property taxes but would extend the current tax rate — previously set to expire in 2024 — to 2030. The money it raises would pay for new classrooms and for “green renovations” at its high schools. Overall, the district does better financially than the elementary school district thanks to higher property values and greater fundraising efforts in Los Altos. V

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stress. The survey was developed by Girls for Change, a socially minded student group that took on the issue of student stress last school year. “We spent pretty much the whole year talking about stress,� said Judy Prothro, LAHS counselor and an advisor for the group. In partnership with Stanford University, the group put out a survey to 1,400 students asking about their feelings on their school and home experiences, extracurricular and paid activities, school culture, stress and how they felt about the future. Nearly half of the students said they have regular difficulty sleeping. Nearly a third reported sometimes cheating in school, while 57 percent said they felt burned out often or even daily. Over 40 percent reported participating in extracurricular activities because it looked good on a college application. “It validated what we expected,� Prothro said, adding that counselors have seen increasing numbers of students who “hit the wall� or become physically ill from stress. “It’s all driven by the competition for colleges,� said guidance counselor Dafna Tarle. “Kids are doing more and more and more.� Future focus Several students from Girls for Change took precious time out of their lunch period Monday to sit down with the Voice and discuss the results of the survey, and their own personal experiences with stress. “The mindset in general of our community is, ‘What haven’t you done yet? What more can you be doing?� said junior Lau-

ren Biglow. During the single lunch period, the girls talked about signing up for Advanced Placement tests, pulling all-nighters to finish senior research projects and planning for college visits. Two students had to leave early for a meeting — preparation for a twoweek trip with the school choir. “We’re so focused on where we will be,� said junior Anna Bekker, referring to the pressure students feel to prepare for college, get good jobs and build successful, happy family lives. “You’re wondering, ‘When am I going to get there?’� “People don’t know how to just do nothing,� Tarle added. “It’s sad to me to know a 15- or 16-year-old that doesn’t know how to have fun ... to just chill out.� Rewa Bush, a sophomore, said education isn’t enjoyable when the focus is only on memorizing bits of information, passing tests and making a grade, instead of the “joy of learning.� “It’s painful,� she said. “How many kids do you know that like school?� Overcommitted “It’s really easy to over-commit,� Biglow said. “And you don’t know until the middle of the year ... you hit this wall.� By then, she said, it’s too late to back out of activities, classes or other responsibilities: “You feel like you’re letting people down.� Her peers nodded in agreement. “If you’re hitting that limit for the first time you feel like the world is ending,� Biglow said. “You dwell in it.� And that all that pressure leads to feeling isolated, they said. “There are so many people going through it. You’re not alone — but it feels like a lonely place,� Tarle said. Bush said she was most surprised by the survey results indi-

cating that so many students were getting physically ill from stress. “I used to go to a really lowstress school,� Bush said. But at Los Altos High, “By the middle of my freshman year, I started getting headaches.� The stress is making young people outright unhealthy, she said. Tarle and Prothro noted that a number of students have dropped out of traditional classes and turned to independent study because of the pressure. New message The students acknowledged that the pressure of getting into college is not going away. They said the next step, therefore, is to open a discussion on the issue of stress. The girls have formed a new group, called “Challenge Success,� which is their own version of a Stanford group dedicated to informing students, teachers and parents about the effects of stress. Its members are looking specifically at ways to begin changing school culture. Following in the model of Castilleja School in Palo Alto, Challenge Success will hold its first-ever “dialogue night� for students and parents to attend together. The evening will feature skits highlighting how simple interactions, like a parent nagging about grades, can create high pressure situations for students. “The dialogue night is to address those messages that are freaking people out,� Loebner said. She pointed out that while most students feel they need to fit into a specific “box,� in reality most do not. The focus of Challenge Success will be to make it easier to “step out of the box.� “It’s probably way more enjoyable to not be in the box at all,� she said.

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is common on Castro Street: increases from $498 to $747 ■Excavation permit: increases from $115 to $211 (would produce $43,000 annually) ■Lot line adjustment: increases from $1,759 to $2,259 ■Residential sidewalk permit: increases from $128 to $168. The heritage tree fees were met with concern from council members, who said a hit of nearly $100 would prevent some people from removing dangerous trees, while the $300 protest fee would discourage them from protecting healthy old trees. Mayor Bryant applauded the fee on heritage tree removal as a protection for old trees. Kasperzak expressed frustration with the new $544 historic preservation permit, noting the long fight just to have property owners voluntarily apply for historic status for their buildings. City staffers noted that a new state law makes historic status a requirement for some properties. City staff said they had been working with a consultant to find up to $350,000 in untapped Police Department revenue. Police chief Scott Vermeer said those revenues would largely come from higher fines for repeated responses to “false alarms� sent by commercial building alarm systems, higher fees for records requests from other government agencies and higher fees for towed vehicles. The potential police service fees have yet to be presented in detail but were included in the total proposed new revenue of $900,000 to $1.2 million. V

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Mass transit’s uncertain future

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wo things happened last week that got us thinking about the future of mass transit on the Peninsula. First, Caltrain announced that within a year it will have to drastically reduce service due to a continuing budget crisis. Second, a company called Unimodal, based at Moffett Field, gave the Voice a look at its futuristic people-movers: automated pods which glide over an electrified network, and which the company wants to bring to Mountain View. Unimodal’s system, dubbed “SkyTran,” would not replace the aging heavy rail commuter trains operated by Caltrain. But it does seem to offer a viable solution to moving people from a mainline terminal to various destinations, and at a relatively low cost. Unimodal said it can build its system for $10 million a mile, compared to the $100 million-a-mile cost of installing light rail. Better yet, the company says, whatever city agrees to allow the first-ever SkyTran system will get it for free, as investors allegedly are eager to launch a network to demonstrate its abilities. Assuming this is true, Mountain View seems like the perfect location for such a test, given its layout, its high ratio of workers, and the fact that the City Council already has approved the general concept of a so-called personal rapid transit, or PRT, system. For years the city has been searching for a better way to get people from the downtown transit center — site of Caltrain’s busy Mountain View station — to the Shoreline area, where thousands of people come and go, at all hours, due the hightech businesses there. The answer could be Unimodal, which envisions a network from Moffett to Shoreline to downtown Mountain View, possibly continuing on to the San Jose Airport, with several smaller branches where commuters can hop into a waiting pod. But even at its current cost per mile, a proposed 8.5-mile route would be $130 million, money the city obviously does not have. So the question becomes: Will investors really cover that amount, and if so, will the system be worth it? For better or worse, Caltrain’s fate is not moot to this discussion. Many thousands of commuters arrive on its trains every day, coming from San Francisco, San Jose or points between to the downtown station, where they grab a shuttle for Google or some other high-tech employer. Caltrain’s proposed cuts would have a huge impact on people who rely on its current flexibility, such as it is, to get to or from work throughout the day, not to mention baseball games or other activities. But unless Caltrain finds $30 million somewhere, all weekend lines could be eliminated by 2011, and the system would sit idle every midday and late evening during the week. That means more of today’s Caltrain commuters will be forced to take their cars instead — bypassing any fancy new transit system entirely as they clog Shoreline Boulevard on their way to work. For these and other reasons, we sincerely hope Caltrain will not have to wipe out the many crucial services now on its chopping block. To avoid that fate, Mountain View and other cities served by Caltrain should do everything they can to keep it running on its current schedule, seven days a week.

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ON THE POSSIBILITY OF CALTRAIN SERVICE CUTS I want good Caltrain service (though I’m not a commuter) but Caltrain cannot operate without subsidies — its fares pay for only 40 percent of its operating costs, according to the article. Multiplying fares by 2.5 will not get to 100 percent of operating costs because fewer people would ride. Cutting costs by reducing service will not solve the problem because there will be fewer riders. Making Caltrain more efficient, e.g. by electrifying the trains, takes even more money, though it might eventually pay for itself in reduced energy costs. Caltrain needs to have its subsidies restored. That may happen in a few years, but doesn’t help today. Caltrain will do what it has to do. I’m sure I will not like it any more than they do. Doug Pearson, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood Let the whole stupid train system fall. Here is a classic example of government waste. We spend jillions on public transportation that very few people use. We are not Europe! Spend on things that Americans need. Forget the train system and put the money in the schools’ math and science programs. David Craig, a resident of the Monta Loma neighborhood Caltrain, like all public transportation, is never going to be 100 percent full or perfect. However, every person on Caltrain takes a car off the road. It increases our green footprint. It

cuts down on overcrowding. It is a practical method of public transportation. It should be (nearly) 100 percent funded by gas taxes. People should be encouraged, by all means possible, to take the train. Our gas tax situation is abysmal. We have some of the lowest gas taxes in the world yet use the most gasoline. Our infrastructure is in poor shape and a small increase in gas taxes could begin paying for repair. How about $2 a gallon state tax as a good beginning? James Thurber, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood Peninsula residents, one of the wealthiest and most ostentatiously “green” populations in the country and the quickest to demand sacrifices from the less enlightened for the sake of the environment, should be packing the trains throughout the day. Fare revenues would then be helping to mitigate Caltrain’s deficit. But let the price of riding the train become uncompetitive with driving, and the cry goes up for more taxation to keep fares low. By design, I’ve lived within five miles of my work for the past 20 years. It required trade-offs, the cost of which I absorbed. I make relatively little money by mid-Peninsula standards, but I pay plenty in taxes. Why should I pay even more in taxes so that someone making $150,000 a year can work in S.F. and live in Mountain View, but not have to pay the cost of the living and working choices they made? RDM, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood

Viewpoint ■ GUESTOPINION

Why I serve fullest of their ability, even when it is hard, even when it is unpopular serve as a major, a commis- or when no one is looking. The combination of loyalty and sioned officer, in the United States Army. I am a “Regular duty create the sense of selfless Army” officer, which means I service, which is the third Army am a full-timer, devoted to serv- Value I find indispensable. Selfing until I retire or die, which- less service is to “Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your ever comes first. A few years ago, the Army subordinates before your own.” I leadership came out with the learned my sense of service from “Army Values” for all soldiers to my father and stepfather, who follow. I use the Army Values as a both served in the Army, and guide in how to live my life, both three uncles and grandfather professionally and personally. who all served in the Navy. My dad especially talked highThe Values follow the acronym “LDRSHIP,” which stands for ly about “the Service” as I was Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless- growing up. To him, and later service, Honor, Integrity and me, serving in the Army was the Personal courage. Three of these only way to truly be a man, to be a values highlight why I serve: loy- red-blooded American. Dad said to serve first, and afterwards go alty, duty, and selfless service. The Army’s definition of loy- off and do whatever else I wanted alty is to “Bear true faith and to do with my life. He explained we owed it to allegiance to the our country to U.S. Constiturepay all the tion, the Army, benefits we your unit, and I feel that I am enjoy as Ameriother soldiers.” doing my part as a cans, the rights These are more we claim as than just words; one must truly soldier, fighting for sacred, the way of life that we understand what is right. prosper from. their meaning By paying for and feel them it up front, we in their heart, earn the right as I do. The U.S Constitution, especially the Bill to carry our head high throughof Rights, is key and critical to out the rest of our life, knowing what I believe must be protected we had done the service which in America. There are those allows all Americans to live free enemies, both foreign and domes- from the tyranny that so plagues tic, who would strip us of these much of the rest of the world. When the Army Values first rights if it weren’t for those of us in uniform ready to fight and die came out, some in our ranks bemoaned them as a trick to to protect them. The Army defines duty as “Ful- inspire the unmotivated into fill your obligations.” This takes higher performance. This was loyalty to a higher level: Loyalty not the case with me, as I found is projected outwardly, whereas them to be just what we needed duty is internalized. One must see to guide us in our daily lives as their place in the grand scheme soldiers. I feel that I am doing my of things, and act accordingly. part as a soldier, fighting for what Each soldier is an individual, not is right and ensuring America a mindless automaton blindly fol- retains its place in the world as lowing orders like a robot. Only the shining beacon of freedom through careful introspection, and democracy. knowing oneself, one’s abilities, one’s focus, one’s environment, Richard Berry lived on Asbury Way can we fully understand our sense in Mountain View from 1989 to of duty. Duty is taking what is 1994. He is currently stationed at required of us and turning it into Fort Leavenworth in Kansas, and action. A truly duty-bound soldier is a student at the U.S. Army Comdoes what needs to be done to the mand and General Staff College.

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from the street with room for an outdoor patio. And Castro street had a great downtown vibe to it,” he added. The decor is festive — even the dishes are flamboyant oranges, reds, blues, yellows and greens. The bare wood tabletops are highlighted with bright hued linens. Overhead are slow rotating ceiling fans. The walls are painted lime green, spicy pumpkin, vermilion red, maize yellow and ocean turquoise. Soon after being shown to our table, a plate of house-made pan bread was delivered. The bread resembled focaccia but was crusti-

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generally too time consuming for home preparation. Cascal offers an excellent assortment at a great price. In addition to tapas, there are other small plate offerings. Roasted chile relleno ($8.50) featured a tantalizing roasted poblano chile with a three-cheese filling accented with a not-too-hot piquillo pepper and goat cheese sauce. Brazilian moqueca ($8) was a scrumptious fresh Dungeness crab, shrimp, orange, and coconut milk soup. The generous portion was loaded with seafood, the broth lip-smacking good. Queso fundido ($8.50) was a stringy, warm, Oaxacan cheese and smoked mushroom fondue with grilled poblano chiles. A sheaf of rolled warm corn tortillas accompanied. Beef short rib adobo ($13) was a fork-tender braised beef short rib, accompanied with a crisp red onion-cilantro salad and a delightful fresh corn arepa (corncake). The potato gratin ($6.50) was silky layers of potatoes, poblano chiles and spices topped with crusty parmesan. The sizzling shrimp ($12.50) were mouth-watering in a bath of olive oil, garlic, piquant chile arbol and fresh lime. Paella, the famous dish of Valencia, is served in cafes, restaurants and street markets throughout Spain. Cascal has four versions: I tried the Paella Cascal (small $22, large $41). The small platter proved to be huge, loaded with saffron rice, chicken, pork, chorizo sausage, shrimp, mussels, clams, smoked paprika soffritto (garlic, onion, bell peppers), peas and piquillo peppers. The dish was just moist enough, suggestive, slightly spicy, robust and irresistible. Besides the small plates and tapas, Cascal offers a few larger plates as well. Puerco Cubano en mojo ($21) was marinated (mojo is a Cuban marinade) slow-roasted pork shoulder with velvety Cuban black beans, steamed rice and sweet potato-plantain mash. The pork was so tender it fell apart with my mere gaze. The mouthwatering wild salmon filet ($24.50), paprika-crusted, was served with a lively roasted tomato black olive relish and sweet potato gnocchi in saffron sauce. The filet was thick, pink and fleshy. No let down with desserts either. From tres leche cake to spiced bread pudding (both $7.50) to the pumpkin cheesecake ($7.75), all are fresh, unusual and sublime. There is live Latin music on weekends, but the place is packed every day of the week, lunch and dinner. General manager Brad Bailey keeps the front of the house running like clock while chef Antonio Flores Lopez and his staff turn out delicious, exciting dishes day in and day out. V

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NMOVIETIMES Adam’s Rib (1949) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: Sat 5:35 & 9:40 p.m. Sun 5:35 & 9:40 p.m. Mon 5:35 & 9:40 p.m. Tue 5:35 & 9:40 p.m. Alice in Wonderland (PG) (( Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 2:30, 5:05, 7:45 & 10:20 p.m. Century 20: 11:20 a.m.; 1:55, 4:40, 7:30 & 10:10 p.m.; In 3D at 12:40 & 6:15 p.m. The Bounty Hunter (PG-13) Century 16: 2, 4:45, 7:35 & 10:10 p.m. Century 20: 11:25 a.m. & 2:15 p.m. Fri.-Tue. and Thu. also at 5, 7:35 & 10:20 p.m. Chloe (R) ((1/2 CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 2:15 p.m. Fri.-Tue. & Thu. also at 4:40 & 7:20 p.m. Fri.-Sat. also at 9:45 p.m. City Island (PG-13) Aquarius Theatre: 1:30, 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Clash of the Titans (PG-13) (( Century 16: 12:25, 1, 1:35, 2:55, 3:30, 4:10, 5:35, 6:10, 6:45, 8:10, 8:55 & 9:20 p.m.; In 3D at 11:40 a.m.; 2:20, 4:50, 7:25 & 10 p.m. Century 20: 11:10 a.m.; 12:30, 1:10, 1:50, 3:10, 3:50, 4:30, 5:50, 6:30, 7:10, 8:30, 9:20 & 9:50 p.m.; In 3D at 11:50 a.m.; 2:30, 3:30, 5:10, 7:50, 8:55 & 10:25 p.m. Date Night (PG-13) Century 16: 12:10, 1:15, 2:25, 3:35, 4:40, 5:50, 6:55, 8:05, 9:15 & 10:20 p.m. Century 20: 11:35 a.m.; 12:20, 1:05, 1:55, 2:45, 3:25, 4:10, 5, 5:45, 6:35, 7:20, 8:10, 9 & 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Wed. also at 9:45 p.m. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG) (( Century 16: 11:55 a.m.; 2:15, 4:35, 6:50 & 9:10 p.m. Century 20: 11:30 a.m.; 1:50, 4:20, 6:50 & 9:15 p.m. Dodsworth (1936) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: Fri 7:30 p.m. The Ghost Breakers (1940) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: Wed 7:30 p.m. Thu 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. The Ghost Writer (PG-13) (((1/2 Century 20: 11:15 a.m.; 2, 4:50 & 7:45 p.m. Fri.-Sat. also at 10:10 p.m. CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:25, 4:20, 7:15 & 10:10 p.m. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Not Rated) (((( Guild Theatre: 1:15, 4:30 & 8 p.m. Green Zone (R) (( Century 20: Fri 11:05 a.m.; 1:45, 4:25, 7:05 & 9:55 p.m. Sat 11:05 a.m.; 1:45, 4:25, 7:05 & 9:55 p.m. Sun 11:05 a.m.; 1:45, 4:25, 7:05 & 9:55 p.m. Mon 11:05 a.m.; 1:45, 4:25, 7:05 & 9:55 p.m. Tue 11:05 a.m.; 1:45, 4:25, 7:05 & 9:55 p.m. Wed 11:05 a.m.; 1:45, 4:25, 7: Greenberg (R) ((( Century 16: 12:05, 2:35, 5:10, 7:55 & 10:30 p.m. Hot Tub Time Machine (R) ((( Century 16: 12:20, 2:50, 5:30, 8 & 10:25 p.m. Century 20: 11:40 a.m.; 2:20, 4:45, 7:15 & 9:40 p.m. How to Train Your Dragon (PG) ((1/2 Century 16: 12:35, 1:20, 3:05, 3:50, 5:20, 6:15, 7:50, 8:40 & 10:15 p.m.; In 3D at 11:45 a.m.; 2:10, 4:35, 7 & 9:25 p.m. Century 20: 12:05, 12:55, 2:40, 3:25, 5:20, 6:10, 7:45, 8:45 & 10:15 p.m.; In 3D at 11:15 a.m.; 1:40, 4:15, 6:55 & 9:30 p.m. Kick-Ass (R) Century 20: Thu. at 10 p.m. The Last Song (PG) Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 2:05, 4:40 & 7:15 p.m. Century 20: 11:55 a.m.; 1, 2:35, 3:40, 5:15, 6:25, 7:55, 9:05 & 10:30 p.m. Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: Fri 5:45 & 9:25 p.m. The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet (Not Rated) Century 20: Wed. at 6:30 p.m. CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Road to Morocco (1942) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: Wed 5:55 & 9:05 p.m. Thu 5:55 & 9:05 p.m. 5:55 & 9:05 p.m. The Secret of Kells (Not Rated) (((1/2 Aquarius Theatre: 2, 4, 6 & 8 p.m. Fri.-Sun. also at noon. Shutter Island (R) ((( Century 16: 9:50 p.m. The Talk of the Town (1942) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: Sat 3:25 & 7:30 p.m. Sun 3:25 & 7:30 p.m. Mon 7:30 p.m. Tue 7:30 p.m. Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too? (PG-13) Century 16: 12:55, 3:55, 7:05 & 9:55 p.m. Century 20: 11:10 a.m.; 2, 4:50, 7:40 & 10:35 p.m

Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only.

AQUARIUS: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) CENTURY CINEMA 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (800-326-3264) CENTURY PARK 12: 557 E. Bayshore Blvd., Redwood City (800-326-3264) CENTURY 20 DOWNTOWN: 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City (800-326-3264) CINEARTS AT PALO ALTO SQUARE: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-3456) GUILD: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) SPANGENBERG THEATRE: 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto (354-8263) For show times, plot synopses and more information about any films playing at the Aquarius, Guild and Park, visit www.LandmarkTheatres.com

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CHLOE --1/2

When did we stop picking each other up at the airport?” Catherine (Julianne Moore) asks of husband David (Liam Neeson) in “Chloe,” the latest film by Atom Egoyan (“The Sweet Hereafter”). Catherine is a gynecologist, David a music professor; they live with their teenaged son Michael (Max Thieriot) in a spectacular modern house in Toronto, where the action is set. In the opening scene, Catherine has not picked David up from the airport — he’s been to a conference in New York — because she’s throwing him a lavish surprise birthday party. But David misses his flight and the party. Catherine, finding a text message (“Thanks for last night”) from a woman on his phone, is suspicious. Has David been unfaithful? How better to test her suspicions than to hire a hooker to tempt him and report back to her? She finds a willing helper in big-eyed, lush-lipped Chloe (Amanda Seyfried), whom she meets in a restaurant ladies’ room. Rated R for strong sexual content, language, nudity and graphic dialogue. — R.P.

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CLASH OF THE TITANS--

(Century 16, Century 20) Long before the Pegasus turns up in a raven hue, the new remake of 1981’s “Clash of the Titans” is evidently a horse of a different color: darker, that is. It’s a gamble that could have paid off with a sharper script, but the three screenwriters involved haven’t changed the original that much: “Titans” is still pretty dimwitted and incoherent. The difference now is that it’s lost its camp appeal. The remake emphasizes the notion of man going to war with the gods, touching on the philosophical notion that the gods need human worship to thrive and, perhaps, survive. Rated PG-13 for fantasy action violence, some frightening images and brief sensuality. One hour, 46 minutes. — P.C.

THE SECRET OF KELLS ---1/2

(Aquarius) The Book of Kells, the 8thcentury volume of the New Testament gospels, is what the film is about. Mostly hand-drawn, the animation pulls you in so far that the story hardly matters. But it’s a charming story. Brendan (voice of Evan McGuire) is a boy monk living at the monastery of Kells. His uncle, the Abbot (Brendan Gleeson), is intent on building a wall around the abbey to fortify it against marauding Vikings. Brendan, on the other hand, prefers working with Father Aidan, an old monk who has sought shelter at the monastery, bringing with him an unfinished but marvelous book. When Brendan ventures into the forest to find the berries Aidan needs for making ink, he meets Aisling (Christen Mooney), a helpful forest sprite, and an array of wolves and monsters. Not rated. One hour, 15 minutes. — R.P.

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Santa Clara Valley Water District

Public hearing

Topic: 2010/2011 Groundwater Production Charges Who:

Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors

What: Public hearings to consider recommendations and receive comments When: April 13, 2010, at 9:40 a.m. – open hearing April 22, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. – continue hearing April 27, 2010, at 9:40 a.m. – close hearing

Place: April 13 and 27: District Headquarters - Board Room 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA April 22: Gilroy City Hall, Council Chambers 7351 Rosanna St., Gilroy CA

Why:

The Santa Clara Valley Water District has prepared its annual report documenting financial and water supply conditions which form the basis for its recommended groundwater production charges. No increase is proposed for fiscal year 2010/2011. Based upon findings and determinations from the public hearings and the outcome of its protest procedure, the Board of Directors will determine whether or not groundwater charges should be levied, and if so, at what level, in which zone or zones for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010. All operators of water-producing facilities within the water district or any person interested in the water district’s activities with regard to protection and augmentation of the water supply may appear, in person or by representative, and submit comments regarding the subject. For more information, please visit our website at www.valleywater.org, or contact Darin Taylor, (408) 265-2607, ext. 3068. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing to attend this public hearing. To request accommodations for disabilities, arrange for an interpreter, or obtain more information on attending this hearing, please contact the Office of the Clerk of the Board at (408) 265-2600, ext. 2277, at least three days prior to the hearing. 3/2010_GS

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Authors Luncheon & Silent Auction Allison Hoover Bartlett, author of “The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession;” Elizabeth Rosner, author of “The Speed of Light,” and “Blue Nude.” Sat., April 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $40. Michael’s at Shoreline Restaurant, 2960 No. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View.

ArtWorks! for Kids Art adventures in painting, drawing, collage and other media for kids ages 6-8 and 9-12. Taught by California artist Karie Challinor with Kristin Hurwick. Starts April 12. 3:30-4:45 p.m. $105/seven sessions. Mountain View Masonic Lodge, 890 Church St., Mountain View. Call 650-969-4110. www.livelyfoundation.org Manure to Meadow to MMMmmm! For ages 6 and up. Make homemade organic

ice cream flavored with fresh fruits and herbs from Hidden Villa’s garden. Meet the dairy cows, Cleo and her daughter Maisy. And learn how they convert the work of worms into the main ingredient for a favorite treat. Sun., April 18, 2-4 p.m. $20. Hidden Villa Ranch, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 650-9499704. www.hiddenvilla.org Nature Photography for Kids The Lively School offers a chance for kids age 9-12 to engage their imagination and skill in nature. Photographer Karie Challinor leads the class

■ HIGHLIGHT ANOUSHEH ANSARI Anousheh Ansari presents “My Dream of Stars,” a memoir in which space pioneer Ansari tells the story of her childhood in Iran and her family’s exodus to America after the Islamic Revolution. April 9, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Books Inc, 301 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-428-1234. www.booksinc.net

to see the world and share what they see. April 12-May 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $105/seven sessions. Mountain View Masonic Lodge, 890 Church St., Mountain View. Call 650-969-4110. www.livelyfoundation.org

EXHIBITS Flower Show in Mountain View The Mountain View Garden Club (California Garden Clubs, Inc.) and the Friends of the Rengstorff House are having a flower show

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at the Rengstorff House. The show includes cut flowers as well as both American and Japanese flower arrangements. Admission is free. April 18, 1-5 p.m. Rengstorff House, 3070 North Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, Mountain View. www.r-house.org

FAMILY AND KIDS Wild Cat Adventure Our Wild Cat Adventure features five live wild cats from around the world. Each cat is shown on stage as information about the species is shared with the audience. You may see a cheetah, cougar, lynx, serval, caracal or Geoffroy’s cat. April 11, 2-3 p.m. Adults - $10 Children under 12 - $5. Foothill College - Appreciation Hall, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 707-8743176. www.wildcatfund.org

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Agapi Mou at Stanford Dancers The Stanford International Dance Group presents an evening of Greek, Armenian and Albanian music by the band Agapi Mou with Gregory Jenkins from Mountain View (clarinet), Aya Davidson (violin), Alan Davidson (laouto) and Michael Garibaldi (percussion). They will be playing dance tunes. April 9, 8-11 p.m. $8. Flex-it aerobics studio, 425 W. Evelyn Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-965-3374. dance. blochg.com B and not B The San Francisco band B and not B plays “fuzz-pop” music, with the indie/ French pop band Camp Out. Fri., April 16, 8-10 p.m. Free. Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View. Joy Kills Sorrow in concert Joy Kills Sorrow is an old time/bluegrass/jazz/folk ensemble. Sat., April 10, 8-11 p.m. $18/ advance, $20/door. First Presbyterian Church, 1667 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-691-9982. www.rba.org

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Learn about the influence of media on how kids think, play, learn, and communicate. Get practical tips on how to help elementary and middle school aged children navigate this 24/7 digital world in a safe, smart, and responsible way.

Tuesday, April 27 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church 1095 Cloud Avenue, Menlo Park

Guest Speaker: Jeanne Shannon, Common Sense Media Jeanne Shannon is a professional speaker, seminar leader and classroom trainer. Since 1993, she has been speaking to parents, educators, church groups, youth groups and students about the pervasive and powerful impact of mass media on our lives. Her seminars are highly experiential, including participant discussions and activities.

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“The Altos: Like ‘The Sopranos’, Only Lower” A Mafia musical-mystery spoof of the HBO show. April 8-May 1. 8-9:30 p.m. $24-32 (special seating $5 more). Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Call 650-941-0551. www.busbarn.org “Thoroughly Modern Millie” Saint Francis High School presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” the first musical production to be performed in the new Performing Arts Center. Show dates are April 16, 17 and 22, 23, 24. Tickets on sale beginning April 13. 7 p.m. $10 general admission. The Saint Francis High School Performing Arts Center, 1885 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View. www.sfhs.com

TALKS/AUTHORS Communicating with Your Spirit Guides Internationally renowned author, energy healer and medium Alexandra Leclere shows how to break through the wall to the Spirit World. Sat., April 10, 7:30-9 p.m. East West Book Store, 324 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 800-909-6161. www.eastwest.com Meet the International Press Four Knight fellows at Stanford (from South Africa, Singapore, Romania) will discuss journalism and global issues while adapting to the new media at a free public meeting Wed., April 14, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Los Altos Youth Center, 1 South San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Technology and Society Committee Luncheon Forum Jim Kamenelis and Melissa Erickson, representatives of the local and Santa Clara County 2010 Census offices, describe the 2010 Census process and how the data is collected, processed and used as part of the Technology and Society Committee’s monthly Luncheon Speaker Series. April 13, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is $12. Hangen Szechuan Restaurant, 134 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-969-7215. http://tian. greens.org/TASC.shtml

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757 Handyman/Repairs J. L. GARDENING SERVICE

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ATR ENTERPRISE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 535492 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: ATR Enterprise at 453 N. Rengstorff Avenue Ste. 15, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County: ALENDRA TAALA 453 N. Rengstorff Ave., #15 Mtn. View, CA 94043 This business is owned by an individual. Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on March 16, 2010. (Voice Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010)

CHEAP&DEAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 535958 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Cheap&Deal at 1920 California Str. Apt. 2, Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County: PETER ZSUBORI 1920 California Str. Apt. 2 Mountain View, CA 94040 HENRIETTE VEN ZSUBORI 1920 California Str. Apt. 2 Mountain View, CA 94040 This business is owned by a General Partnership. Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on March 26, 2010. (Voice Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010)

COOPER & GAMBLE REAL ESTATE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 535882 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Cooper & Gamble Real Estate at 1954 Old Middlefield Way #C, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County: JOHN GAMBLE 536 Easy St. #B Mountain View, CA 94043 This business is owned by an individual. Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on March 25, 2010. (Voice Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010)

SHORELINE SOFTWARE CONSULTING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 535564 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Shoreline Software Consulting at 450 Poppy Place, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County: KAREN E. MACKEY 450 Poppy Place Mountain View, CA 94043 This business is owned by an individual. Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on March 18, 2010. (Voice Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010)

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ONLY 3 HOMES REMAINING! 24131 SUMMERHILL AVE

$4,195,000

Magnificent Mediterranean, designed for family living and entertainment. Formal entry, grand living room high ceiling, marble & hardwood floors, mahogany doors, detailed tile work, Luxurious mahogany office, gourmet kitchen w/ custom cabinetry & top appliances opens to spacious family room, wine cellar & tasting bar. Half acre lot with pool, pool cabana, spacious patios and game court.

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$4,195,000

Gated Country French Estate situated on 1.3 acres of park-like setting bordered by a meandering creek, approx one block to the Village. Elegant spacious home with family friendly flexibility. 6,488 sq. ft. of living space: 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths including guest house, separate bonus/entertainment room and library/office. Other features include sparkling pool, vegetable gardens, and garages for four cars.

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845 WOODSIDE WAY #204

When a rare opportunity knocks, you’d be wise to answer.

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SAN MATEO

$417,750

Walk to downtown Burlingame from this lovely 2bdr/2bth condo‌2 separate master suites, inside laundry, secured underground parking. 1 assigned and 1unassigned space, decorator paint colors, private balcony, low HOA fees.

LOS ALTOS

226 WEST EDITH #26

$599,000

Charming 1BR/1.5BA unit plus expansive bonus room could be possible 2nd bedroom. In the heart of downtown Los Altos, sunny & bright, new interior paint, updated kitchen with granite counters, indoor laundry room, private balcony overlooking the pool. Great location!

1449 BEN ROE DR.

$1,449,000

1486 FAIRWAY DRIVE

$4,195,000

4BR/2.5BA, lovely energy efficient home in highly desired neighborhood. Hardwood floors, new paint, Remodeled baths, and custom closets. Private expansive yard with pool & hot tub. Top Cupertino schools. Minutes to Monteclaire, Cupertino Middle and Homestead High.

LOS ALTOS HILLS

$1,925,000

Spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch style home on 1 acre lot with guest house and pool. Double pane windows, updated kitchen and bathrooms and sky lights, private back yard with pool, shaded deck and lovely gardens. Guest house has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen and laundry room and currently rents for $2,495/month! Great opportunity with rental income awaits!

10723 MAGDALENA RD

$2,895,000

12011 GREENHILLS COURT

$3,295,000

Experience a rare opportunity for unforgettable family living. Situated on over an acre of exquisite landscaping, vineyard, fruit trees and vegetable gardens. 4BR’s, 3.5BA’s plus a separate guest house, is conveniently located just a few miles from the Village. Excellent Los Altos Schools and easy commute access. Gated property on quiet cul-de-sac on a highly desired street in Los Altos Hills. Great floor plan featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 baths plus office/study with wet bar. Spacious rooms throughout, newer appliances in kitchen, remodeled master bath, with tennis court and pool, 3 car garage. Minutes to town.

12369 GIGLI COURT

$3,750,000

13914 MIR MIROU DRIVE

$6,850,000

Newly constructed Mediterranean style villa w/ sweeping views to the Bay. Located on a private cul-de-sac, 5 BR/5 BA + 2 ½ BA, 4700 sq. ft., 1.5 acres, theater, wine cellar & elevator. Palo Alto schools Exceptional estate which includes a 1.12 Acre parcel with main home, pool, gazebo plus a 1.25 Acre parcel w/guest house, tennis court, 2nd gazebo for a total of 2.37 Acres adjacent to the open space Arastradero Preserve. Palo Alto Schools.

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25231 LA RENA

It’s here: the kind of value you thought you’d never see again. A new and beautifully-detailed DETACHED home. A great Sunnyvale location. And price and interest rates that bring it all within reach. Classics at Trinity Park is a real, honest-togoodness traditional home with up to 2,531 square feet of living space. Yards are perfect for outdoor living and entertaining. The location is close to great schools, parks, Sunnyvale’s civic center, Caltrain and major Silicon Valley employers. It’s here today. Really. Decorated models open daily from 10 until 5.

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$649,000

Charming two bedroom, two bath home located a short distance from the newly renovated Monta Loma shopping center, the elementary school, and a lush city park. Enjoy indoor or outdoor entertaining. New interior and exterior paint. Light and bright ready to move in! 1,388 square feet of living space and a 4,792 square foot lot.

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Convenient location. Classic architecture. Discover the simple pleasures of a genuine neighborhood at Miramonte. Located on the Los Altos side of El Camino within walking distance of downtown Mountain View, Miramonte has all the features you want in a place called home. From top-notch entertainment at the leading performing arts theater on the Peninsula, to outstanding schools and recreational neighborhood parks, it’s all conveniently close. Visit today. You may just find that your dream home is already a reality.

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405 Monterey Place, LOS ALTOS

726 Rustic Lane, MOUNTAIN VIEW

• Excellent location close to the Village • One-level home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths • Large lot with beautiful landscaping, private rear yard with hot tub deck, covered patio, and level lawn

13208 Peacock Court, CUPERTINO

(unincorporated)

• Sought-after Waverley Park West neighborhood

• Estate home on approx. 4.46 acres

• 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms on one level

• Two vineyards of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

• Designer appeal with hardwood flooring and cathedral ceilings

• Extraordinary Bay Area views

• Main home with 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half-baths plus separate guest loft suite

• Community association with swimming pool

• Fabulous rear yard with solar-heated pool and spa plus separate play or entertainment area

• Black-bottom pool and spa

• Excellent Los Altos schools

• Excellent Mountain View schools

• Excellent Cupertino schools

Price upon request

Price upon request

Offered at $3,798,000

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Offered at $899,000 Sunny Heesun Kim

Caroline Ratelle

cell: (650) 823-5546 office: (650) 941-1111 ext.629 http://www.apr.com/skim/

650.380.3389 cratelle@apr.com

David Chung 650.302.6027 dchung@apr.com

www.davidandcarolineapr.com apr.com | LOS ALTOS 167 S. San Antonio Rd 650.323.1111

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apr.com | LOS ALTOS 167 S. San Antonio Road | 650.941.1111

550 ORTEGA AVENUE B132 • MOUNTAIN VIEW Tired of renting and throwing money away? Build equity while you enjoy this fantastic condominium in North Mountain View. Pristine one-bedroom with a heated pool, gym, and concierge service centrally located minutes away from Whole Foods and commute thoroughfares.

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT’S ELITE TOP 1% INTERNATIONALLY NATALIE.COMARTIN@CBNORCAL.COM W W W. NATA L I E C O M A RT I N.C O M

650.566.5337

Offered at $415,000

All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

1515 Gilmore Street, Mountain View Wonderful updated home in prime Mountain View Neighborhood with top-rated Los Altos School District! Immaculate condition with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. Conveniently located near Los Altos Village and downtown Mountain View. Open floor plan with comfortable dining area, large living area, ample storage & 2 car garage. • Fully remodeled kitchen & bathrooms in 2007 with gorgeous finishes • Spacious kitchen with high-end maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, Silestone counters and built in desk/computer station • Comfortable dining area with hardwood floors and views of the backyard • Inviting and bright living room with wood burning marble fireplace and custom mantel. • Large double pane windows & hardwood floors throughout the home

• Other updated features include; new doors, baseboards, recessed lighting and interior paint. New energy efficient air conditioner and furnace. Newer composition roof and aluminum gutters, newer fence and gates & Copper plumbing • Lovely manicured yard with patio area and lawn • Attached two car garage • Los Altos School District: Springer Elementary, Blach Middle & Los Altos High

Offered at: $1,048,000

Open House Saturday & Sunday, April 10th & 11th 1:30-4:30pm For a virtual tour, please visit www.1515Gilmore.com

All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed, buyer to verify.

For more information please call:

LAUREN CAMPI-LEGGE AND JACLYN CAMPI 650.269.9976 or 650.917.2424 Lauren@campi.com or Jaclyn@campi.com

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1161 REGIA CT $918,000 Charming atrium model Eichler home on cul-de-sac.Master w/walk-in. Bonus rm.

836 SLADKY AV $1,196,000 Remod kit/ba, sep fam rm, bonus rm, dbl pn win, hdwd flrs, newer roof, gar, skylites, AC

16011 GRANDVIEW AV $2,375,000 Large hm surrounded by natural beauty. Open flrpln for easy entertaining.

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128 ALMOND AVE $1,645,000 Dramatic 12 yr old contemporary ranch features high ceilings & spacious open flrpln.

1097 CLARK AVE $1,197,000 Remodeled home. Gourmet kit w/granite. Dual panes. LR w/mahogany flrs, FP & French doors.

575 TYNDALL ST. #7 $679,000 2 BR 2 BA Upgraded` single story close to downtown LA. LR w/FP. Detached gar. Private patio w/storage

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21161 CANYON OAK WAY SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,788,000 4 BR 4.5 BA Custom English style home features: Dramatic foyer with 19 ft ceilings. Grcious living rm. Mattison/Scheel 650.941.7040

547 TYNDALL ST SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $599,000 2 BR 2 BA A special place in Los Altos w/close proximity to the heart of dwntwn. Gienger & Kuckens 650.941.7040

135 OKEEFE ST #4 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $659,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Newly rmdld twnhm w/ Approx.1650sq.ft.LG gourmet kit w/granite cntr tops.2 mstr suit. Stella Rosh 650.941.7040

181 DEL MEDIO AV #113 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $330,000 1 BR 1 BA Beautiful ground flr condo w/966 sq ft.Lots of good light & space.Secure bldg near PA & LA Arvada Darnell 650.325.6161

101 ALMA ST #802 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $625,000 2 BR 2 BA Unique opportunity. New Bosch appliances, carpet, light fixture, & more. A bright delight. Nancy Goldcamp 650.325.6161

22330 HOMESTEAD RD #218 SAT 1:30 - 4:30 $565,000 2 BR 2 BA Condo on the 2nd flr overlooks the courtyard. New wood flrs grace the living/ dining area. Terrie Masuda 650.941.7040

LOS ALTOS 311 CUESTA DR SAT/SUN 1 - 4 $2,199,000 4 BR 2.5 BA Almost completely rebuilt in 2005,this beautiful & spacious home w/office. Hannelore Blanchard 650.941.7040 24481 SUMMERHILL AVE SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,599,000 3 BR 1.5 BA Idyllic private location w/gorgeous views!20,000 sq ft lot, charming Hm. Hrdwd flrs, frplc. Terri Couture 650.941.7040 690 GREENVIEW PL SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,529,000 3 BR 2.5 BA Knolltop Carmel Cottage w/priv. orchard & 3-car garage on a quiet St is a dream come true. Kuckens & Mahncke 650.941.7040 59 BAY TREE LN SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,325,000 2 BR 2 BA Gated community offers a rare chance to purchase THE twnhm w/the largest yrd of all units! Buchanan & Bowen 650.941.7040

LOS ALTOS HILLS 27580 ELENA RD SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,800,000 7 BR 6.5 BA This elegant Hm will impress even the most discriminating tastes. Exquisite touches thruout Vivi Chan 650.941.7040

MOUNTAIN VIEW 1640 NOTRE DAME DR SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,199,000 3 BR 2 BA Exceptional Varsity Park hm w beautiful remodeled interior & landscaped yards. LA schools. Lan Bowling/John Chung 650.328.5211

27287 BYRNE PARK LN SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,595,000 2100 CALIFORNIA ST 4 BR 3.5 BA In the Hills on 2.5 acres.Wonderful SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $879,900 split level home w/hill views. 4 BR 2.5 BA Contemporary home w/high ceilCharlene & Vicki Geers 650.941.7040 ings. Updtd w/slate & bamboo flrs; fam rm kit, 26726 MOODY RD inside lndry. SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,350,000 Kathy Horvath 650.941.7040 4 BR 4 BA Tree top views! In a wooded two 229 PALO ALTO AVE acres. Featuring soaring ceilings crowned by SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $835,000 22 skylights Buchanan/Bowen/Scheel 650.941.7040 3 BR 1 BA Enjoy an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Wonderful yard. Move in ready. 10921 STONEBROOK DR Barbara Zuckerwise 650.325.6161 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,295,000 1525 TYLER PARK WY 4 BR 3 BA Discover the best of country living $649,500 close to everything. Updated home w/great SUN 1:30 - 4:30 2 BR 2.5 BA Cuesta Park TH on CDS.Close to location. Judy Decker 650.325.6161 shopping & parks.Sep DR.Open kit.Mtn views. 2-car grg 26109 ELENA RD 650.325.6161 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,250,000 Barbara Sawyer

6 BR 6.5 BA Convenient flr plan.Like new.Lrg public area w/dramatic high ceilings. Elena Talis 650.941.7040

26600 ELENA RD SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,049,000 4 BR 3.5 BA Custom gourmet kitchen. Soaring 1074 S. SPRINGER ROAD ceilings in master bedroom & living rm. An ideal SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,325,000 sanctuary 5 BR 3 BA Near top schools, w/ 4/5 bedrooms Janie & John Barman 650.325.6161 & 3 full baths. Refinished hrdwd, dual-paned wndws. LOS GATOS Vicki Geers 650.941.7040 102 PASEO LAURA 26 PASA ROBLES AVE SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $975,000 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,249,000 4 BR 2 BA Great curb appeal cul-de-sac w/ 2 BR 2 BA Well-maintained Spanish LG schools. Everything done. Large lot w/ Mediterranean home with open, sunny floor- lovely pool. plan. Lots of windows. Veronica Rudick 650.325.6161 Jim Galli 650.941.7040 453 ALBERTO WY #D243 1 W EDITH AV #A104 SAT 1:30 - 4:30 $430,000 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $849,000 2 BR 2 BA Charming condo in senior complex. 2 BR 2 BA Newer condo for 55+ years. Grnt kit, Redone to perfection w/granite,new flrs, new lrg mstr, travertine baths, inside lndry. kit & baths Buchanan & Bowen 650.941.7040 Veronica Rudick 650.325.6161

117 S CALIFORNIA AV #D205 SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $599,000 1448 HAMILTON AVE 2 BR 1.5 BA Gorgeous updated unit. Bamboo SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $2,699,000 floors, fresh paint, close to shops, FP, in-unit 5 BR 4 BA Elegant Home, Great Palo Alto laundry. Neighborhood, Beautifully Remodeled to the Kathleen Jarvis Pasin 650.325.6161 Highest Standard Lan Bowling/John Chung 650.328.5211 REDWOOD CITY

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4335 MIRANDA AVE SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,650,000 4 BR 2 BA Bordering Adobe Creek-Freshly painted. New carpets in LR & hall. Hdwd flrs. Spacious Bdrms Doris Deising 650.325.6161

455 UPLAND ROAD SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,549,000 4 BR 2.5 BA Colonial on secluded 18,000 sq.ft parcel.House approx. 4,400 sq.ft.Incredibly remodeled Hm Terri Couture 650.941.7040

2671 EMERSON ST SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30 $1,648,000 4 BR 2 BA Remod hm in Midtwn. master w/ office. Open flr plan. Remod kit and baths. Appx. 2650sf.Lg yard Ken Morgan/Arlene Gault 650.328.5211

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