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The whimsical display of guns in the Sun’s clever “Best Of ” film noir issue no more promoted gun violence than it promoted knife or baseball bat “violence,” had the Sun instead promoted these neutral objects occasionally used by criminals. Common sense tells us that. But Kurt Huget’s letter [“Road to Hell Paved with Best of Marin Intentions,” April 18] protesting such guns, to be coherent, would have us believe that references to cars and ski masks should also be censored in the Sun, as they’re also used in bank robberies and other violence. Where does this lunacy end? Millions of guns remain unused or used legally every day, and they neither cause nor “promote” crime. There’s no such thing as “gun violence.” There’s only people violence.
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I’m writing about Jacob Shafer’s story on Marin’s vaccination rates [“The Needle and the Damage Done,” April 11]. I was glad to see what appeared to be a pro-vaccine article but, Mr. Shafer, you committed a terrible disservice to your readers. You gave a lot of space to Donald Harte, a fringe chiropractor, and little verbiage to people who have actual information as to what vaccines are and how they function—real physicians and biologists. Not a chiropractor. Not all ideas are created equal, and anything is possible when you have no idea what you’re talking about. Alchemy, astrology, flat Earth and geocentrism should not, and are not, taught in chemistry, geology or astronomy classes. Nor should nonsensical beliefs about biology be promoted by the press. Donald Harte hails as a “straight” chiropractor and is opposed to most forms of modern medicine while proposing a 19th century quackery fabricated by a grocer [D.D. Palmer] who believed in magnetic healing. Vaccines have been one of the great achievements in the history of modern medicine and untold millions have been spared death or maiming because of them. Plus, there is no credible evidence that vaccines cause autism, Type I diabetes or any other diseases other than websites without references. In fact, plenty of evidence overwhelmingly shows they do not. When people make extraordinary claims, they should be expected to show some evidence. Harte talks loudly but has no evidence whatsoever, for his claims. Really, autism from vaccines? Type I diabetes? Those are such established canards that it’s hard to believe they were
even used. But then, chiropractors care little about viruses, bacteria, parasites, cancers or chemistry for that matter. To them, practically all pathology is a problem with what they call the flow of “innate knowledge”—19th century drivel with as much validity as bleeding patients. The present-day scientific literature is quite clear on chiropractic’s efficacy, in spite of anecdotes (and the plural of anecdote is not data). You tell them where it hurts and they will fix it. Don’t tell them where it hurts and they are blind. Modern science seems to be lacking in chiropractic education—especially noticeable in “straight” chiropractors who oppose vaccines, believe in homeopathy and believe that their invisible subluxations cause practically all diseases. I guess in their universe viruses, bacteria and parasites have no effects. Let us also remember that the founder of chiropractic, Daniel Palmer, also claimed to cure heart disease by cracking the back. Quoting Donald Harte? You are quoting the Amish on their beliefs about the use of automobiles. He is as far from medicine as phrenology is from psychology. So please, Mr. Shafer, there is no alternative engineering, no alternative chemistry, no alternative physics and no alternative geology. Why give credence to any form of alternate biology? Now, as Donald Harte has the habit of attacking people, ad hominem and has, in the past, referred to me as a yahoo ... I earned my Ph.D. in physiology with a specialty in neurophysiology from UC Davis. I presently teach at (“merely,” according to Harte) the College of Marin (and of late, Dominican University). My students have gone on to universities and become physicians and nurses. I doubt Harte could pass any of my exams.
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Thank you for printing my letter [“‘The limits of my language means the limits of my world’,” April 18] last week and for your lengthy editorial note and commentary. That was a most enlightening quotation [see above] from the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein which the Sun added as a headline to our dialogue. However, in all fairness to Ludwig, I doubt that he would have wanted his words to be used as a justification for profanity in print!
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In response to Kenneth Kelzer’s letter: I agree with both him and the previous letter writer on this topic, Bert Pankler [“The ‘Buck’ stops here!” April 11], regarding the recent flurry of fwords in and on [the cover of ] the Sun. Responses from the Sun are weak justifications which seem primarily based on the lack of writing talent at the Sun—that the f-bomb is “the only word that can accurately express a sentiment or emotion,” and that it is “arguably the most powerful word in the English language.” Really? You mean the word that’s thrown around loosely by every wannabe tough kid, amateur comedian, and beginning rapper? Mr. Pankler had originally written asking that you at least keep it off the cover. Your argument is that you have no youth readers. But if the cover is displayed in the racks at eye-height to an 8-year-old, then yeah, actually, ya do. (And is having virtually no readers under 18 really something to be proud of ?) Please just keep the frat-boy journalism inside; or better yet, get a thesaurus.
P.S. Regarding the headline to the March story that started this whole debate: If any 8-year-old walked past a news rack and understood the play on words of “Where the Buck Is All the Money Going” [March 21] then that kid’s got bigger problems than any lack of editorial oversight at the Pacific Sun.
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Editor’s note: Thanks for weighing in, Valerie. Let me just say, there are parts of what you say about the f-word that I agree with. It’s used as a crutch for some pretty lame standup comics, and its place in the etiquette arsenal of the pseudo-tough is cemented. But a lot’s been written about its position in linguistics and it’s quite a fascinating four letters. It’s as powerful as it is feared; some of the most swaggering news publications in the world will only “print” it if they can avoid actually spelling it out. It’s just a word! (For a more in-depth overview, check out director Steve Anderson’s documentary ‘F*ck’ for a fascinating, if flawed cinematic take on the word.) But I dare anyone to name another word that garners more reaction, more contempt, and yet is embraced by so many. We wouldn’t be having this interesting exchange over the word “fudge.”
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Dear Jason: Say it isn’t so [“Editor’s Note: Into the Sunset,” March 7]! The Sun has been great under your leadership. I have enjoyed reading so many fine talents: yourself, Greg Cahill, Matt Stafford, Peter Seidman (wordy, but invaluable) and others. Don’t minimize the importance of “whimsical headlines and captions”—they are evidence of pure genius! I hope as contributing editor that you will keep doing them.
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arin Clean Energy (MCE), which is marking the start of its fourth year in operation, soon will no longer be the only community choice power provider in the North Bay. On May 1, Sonoma Clean Power will begin serving customers in Sonoma County. Geof Syphers, CEO at Sonoma Power, says the road MCE traveled to start operations was instructive for the nascent Sonoma County agency. Although the two agencies are both community choice aggregators, which receive authority from state legislation to buy power from any source they desire, the two agencies have some marked differences. While some of those differences come from creating a Sonoma program after watching the Marin experience, other differences come from winning a geographical roll of the dice in Sonoma because that county has a built-in renewable resource in geothermal energy. In Marin, MCE is posting a solid financial reserve and sees prospects for expanding its renewable energy portfolio, while at the same time meeting a goal its founders set: to meet or beat the rates of the prevailing investorowned utility. That would be Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). PG&E raised its rates in January and will do so again in May, and again in July. MCE has raised it rates once this year. It doesn’t match PG&E increase for increase. Part of the impetus behind creating MCE was to stabilize rates for customers. As of May, the average residential PG&E bill for power generation is $46.74 per month. The MCE light green product, which is 50 percent renewable, is $40.13 per month. The deep green 100 percent renewable MCE product is $45.21 per month. That’s for generation of the power supplied to customers. On top of that, PG&E and MCE both charge $36.26 per month for transmission of the electricity to homes. MCE customers also must pay an additional charge that PG&E levies as a kind of payback for contracts it entered into before MCE started operating. That charge, $5.89 per month, gets added to MCE residential bills. Even with the extra charge, MCE light green customers pay $82.28 per month, less than PG&E customers, who pay $83 per month. MCE deep green customers pay a premium of about 13 percent above the light green rate, or about $5 a month extra for a 100 percent renewable product. As of May, when all charges and add-ons get calculated, commercial customers see no disadvantage from MCE rates. The average commercial customer pays PG&E $269.94 per month. Light green commercial MCE 6 PACIFIC SUN APRIL 25 - MAY 1, 2014
customers pay $255.98 a month. Deep green commercial MCE customers pay $269.81 per month. Dawn Weisz, executive officer at MCE, notes that MCE customers pay about $13 million a year to PG&E in that extra charge. MCE is trying to get a three-year phasing out of the charge. The argument is that it shouldn’t be assessed in perpetuity for contracts that occurred before MCE entered the picture. (The charge was insurance that PG&E—and other large utilities—wouldn’t be crippled when and if customers left them in droves in favor of public-power agencies in the state.) Getting in the ballpark of meeting or beating PG&E was part of the original intent of former Supervisor Charles McGlashan, a major MCE backer in its startup period. MCE was a signature and lasting achievement he helped create in the time before his death. Another achievement McGlashan and other supporters hoped MCE would bring to fruition was reducing greenhouse gas emissions. According to Weisz, the agency is beating PG&E on the emissions front. “Our greenhouse gas emissions rate is 19 percent lower than [PG&E]. We are at 380 pounds of CO2 per megawatt hour for our light green product. PG&E is at 445.” The MCE deep green product produces no emissions because it comes from sources that produce no emissions. MCE has relied on wind generation for the deep green product. Solar may be playing more of a role in the coming years. The light green MCE energy portfolio includes 29 percent electricity from certified renewable sources. That beats the PG&E renewable product, which is at 19 percent. The MCE product includes Renewable Energy Credits (RECs). Critics say they are the wrong way to proceed if the goal is to increase the number of renewable energy projects in the country, especially locally owned projects. RECs cost 10 to 15 times less than bundled renewable energy. Despite the controversial nature of RECs, even their critics say they can provide a bridge from a polluting energy infrastructure to a clean one. The trick is to get across that bridge as fast as possible. RECs can allow a young public-power agency to keep its rates lower than it could without them. Including the RECs in the MCE portfolio, the agency can rightly say that it offers a light green product that is 50 percent renewable. Meanwhile, the deep green product is 100 percent renewable. Paul Fenn is the guy who wrote the legislation that drew the whole community choice landscape in California. He’s a principal in Oakland-based Public Power and has been
Second female hiker found dead on Mt. Tam The body of a missing female hiker was found April 17 in a Mt. Tamalpais creek drainage area between Panoramic Highway and the Matt Davis Trail—not far from the drainage ditch where the body of another female hiker was discovered just four days before. Though questions are swirling about such a tragic coincidence, authorities are reporting no evidence that anything more sinister is in play. Authorities identified the hiker as Marie Christine Sanner, a 50-year-old Mill Valley resident. She was an experienced hiker, according to her father who reported her missing Thursday afternoon when he found her car at the Mountain Home Inn after she hadn’t returned from a hike the evening before. The case bears a striking similarity to that of Magdalena Glinkowski, the hiker whose body was found on Mt. Tam last Sunday. Glinkowski, a 33-year-old Menlo Park software developer, was found in the same general area of Pantoll around 9:45am on April 13. Glinkowski had not been seen since March 30. Sheriff’s Office officials reported no signs of trauma on Glinkowski, though the cause of death is still being investigated. Glinkowski’s car was found April 4 just outside the Pantoll Campground; security footage showed her in the campground parking lot on March 30. Later that week, a man contacted the authorities saying he thought he’d seen Glinkowski while he was jogging on the mountain. Search and rescue teams found her down a hillside in the drainage area.—Jason Walsh Corte Madera vaporizes e-cigarette use in public spaces If you’re going to put that in your pipe and smoke it, Marin, you better not be in public! On April 15, Corte Madera’s Town Council voted to enact a new ordinance that bans smoking and e-cigarette use in public spaces and multi-family housing units. The ban will take effect in May of 2015. The vote, passing 3-1, reflected concerns over secondhand smoke from tobacco cigarettes, cigars and electronic cigarettes—battery-powered nicotine vaporizers. The Town Council of Corte Madera’s official meeting agenda states several other public health issues stemming from smoking in public spaces and multi-family units, such as litter from cigarette butts and fire-caused fatalities. Corte Madera is the first community in Marin County to outright ban the use of e-cigarettes in this way. Earlier this March, Los Angeles joined New York, Boston and Chicago in passing restrictions on e-cigarette use in public spaces like bars, restaurants and nightclubs.—Cristina Schreil Victim suffers multiple gunshot wounds in Marin City shooting Early Friday morning a 26-year-old Sacramento man visiting family in Marin City was shot multiple times, authorities said. The victim, who was being treated in the intensive care unit at Marin General Hospital, was transported there by family members and arrived with multiple gunshot wounds. At around 2:40am, a Marin General Hospital staff member called the Sheriff’s Office to report the victim. According to the sheriff’s report, no other details about the victim’s conditions are available at this time. The incident unfolded at around 2:10am, when the Marin County Sheriff’s Office received 911 calls of gunshots being fired in the area of Cole Drive and Drake Avenue, according to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office. “Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene and located several spent rounds in the area of the 200 Courtyard/30 Lot in Marin City,” the Sheriff’s Office reported in a release. “There were no victims or suspects in the area.” According to the Sheriff’s Office, family members have indicated that the victim was shot while walking in Marin City. Sheriff’s Office detectives were investigating at the crime scene and attempting to interview family members and any witnesses Friday morning. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 479-2311.—Stephanie Powell DEA’s National Take-Back Day brings spring cleaning to Marin Clean out your medicine cabinets, Marin! On Saturday, April 26, Marinites are encouraged to drop off old or unwanted prescription medications at the College of Marin Police Department or other law enforcement offices throughout the county as a part of the DEA’s nationwide safety initiative: Take-Back Day. The safety initiative offers the public a way to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription pills. “Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet,” a press release from the county says. “In addition, Americans are now advised that long-used methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—pose potential safety and health hazards to people and the environment.” Rates of prescription drug abuse, accidental poisoning and overdoses in the U.S. are high and on the rise. According to officials, over the past decade, there has been a 300 percent increase nationally in emergency room visits involving the non-medical use of narcotic pain relievers. Take-Back Day is free and anonymous. People are instructed to take the pills out of their container and place them in baggies for safe disposal at the site. Drop off your expired or unwanted prescriptions at the College of Marin Kentfield Campus Police Department, TB1 room 105, on Saturday, April 26, from 10am-2pm. For year-round medication drop-off locations, contact the Marin County Medical Waste Program.—Stephanie Powell
a strong supporter of the push to start a public-power agency in San Francisco that focuses on locally owned generation. He pushed for that in Marin when MCE was in the planning stages, but McGlashan and others in Marin went down a more cautious path than the one Fenn proposed. Fenn is an ardent supporter of issuing bonds to provide investment opportunities in locally owned power. “We gave up on Marin from the point of view of localization and local investment and building significant amounts of local product,” says Fenn about his push at the start of MCE. MCE does have local products, but not the kind Fenn envisions. MCE has a solar project at the San Rafael Airport. MCE has a local-project fund that comes from its deep green energy product rates. The money goes to pay for local-power projects in the planning stages. A solar project is set for the Buck Institute. Another solar project is set for the Port of Richmond. An initial MCE contract with Shell triggered significant criticism from those who said Marin shouldn’t be associated with the petrochemical giant, a polluter of major proportions. At the time MCE was a startup, Shell provided some stability in the market, critical for a newly hatched community choice program, said supporters of going with Shell. Since the startup, the Marin agency has created a diversified portfolio and isn’t planning to renew with Shell, according to Weisz. But the local projects MCE enumerates aren’t really local in Fenn’s vision. People who think Fenn is talking about things like wind farms in West Marin are off the mark. “Putting windmills in West Marin is just industrialization of farmland,” Fenn says. “There’s no real concentrated energy use there. Localization means windmills in San Rafael, in the urban area. Wherever there’s industrial activity, you could have windmills [and solar projects]. You could even have windmills designed for residential areas.” A recent United Nations report states that
the climate crisis is in danger of reaching unmanageable levels unless governments around the world start to take decisive action. Some of that action could describe the kind of localization that Fenn espouses. And that would take buy-in from local governments. Localization—building solar projects to power neighborhoods where the solar infrastructure gets built— is an integral part of Fenn’s vision. But taking a plan for a hyperlocal solar project through the Board of Supervisors or any city council in Marin is a more than daunting task in the current political climate. The UN report is a wakeup call that governments—including local ones—need to find new ways to a cleanenergy future. Regular neighborhood citizens, including Marin residents, also need a change of attitude if the UN report is to be believed. A recent proposal to create a solar project at a nursery in Novato met staunch opposition from local residents who said it would destroy the aesthetics of their neighborhood. It’s not an unusual situation, and it happens across the country. People who espouse clean energy and a non-polluting future are unwilling to change their attitudes. But as they stiffly stand barring the gates to the cleanenergy local-power future, that UN report is sounding a harbinger of things to come. For its part, MCE is reducing its reliance on RECs and moving toward increasing its portfolio of locally produced renewable energy, Weisz says. The power agency had 27 percent renewable energy in its light green portfolio. In the last year, a 2 percent increase allowed a reduction of RECs. “Getting totally away from RECs depends on the market,” Weisz says. “We have credits in our portfolio to make sure that customers don’t pay super high rates. The RECs keep costs competitive.” Moving toward fewer RECs depends on how well MCE can compete in the marketplace, she adds. Fenn says public-power agencies need to take a much bolder position and move much more aggressively to public investment in true locally owned power. That’s the ul- 9 >
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uttered. At one point, he looked straight into my eyes, cocked his beautiful head and asked, “What do I need to do to get into Nikki’s column?” Being adored, though new to me, felt fantastic. I ignored another waving red flag, which occurred after our hike when we sat down at Kitti’s Place in Sausalito for lunch. Seth had volunteered in one of his early e-mails that he, like me, is a vegetarian. Adding to my delight that we had this lifestyle choice in common, he quoted one of my favorite authors, Isaac Bashevis Singer, on the subject: “I did not become a vegetarian for my health, I did it for the health of the chickens.” Imagine my surprise when he ordered two Chinese chicken salads for us. I changed mine to tofu and he followed suit, although once I encouraged him to get what he wanted, he switched back. “The only time I make an exception is for Kitti’s Chinese chicken salad,” he claimed. Over the next week, Seth’s calls and emails were filled with more compliments and adulation for me. He asked me out for Friday night and I scored impossibleto-get reservations for the once-in-a-lifetime BioBlitz night hike in Muir Woods. A couple of days before the event, he canceled, saying that he had an opportunity to go to the Sierras. I was gracious. He phoned when he returned from his trip and asked me to dine and listen to Danny Click at the Sleeping Lady in Fairfax that Friday night. I prepared all week. My best friend Kate and I labored over the perfect outfit for me and I made self-affirming statements in front of the bathroom mirror. “I deserve a Jewish man that is good-looking even by Gentile standards.” On Friday morning, Seth called to cancel and referred to an e-mail that I hadn’t seen. I quickly opened it and read the gist while we were on the phone: “I am in back spasms. I realize that this is the second time I have had to cancel on you. I may be overloaded with too much to do. The Universe seems to be telling me something like this. I am sorry about being unable to keep my appointments with you.” “Hope you feel better,” I said and quickly ended the call. His actions had little to do with me, but I still felt like I’d been kicked in the belly—hard. Our brief connection had been too good to be true. Anyway, Seth, I have the answer to your question about what you need to do to get in my column. Uh ... this. Y
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▼ Sure, build expensive homes and don’t worry about the Indian shell mound that we know is on the property. So said the city of Larkspur when it approved the $58 million Rose Lane development. Turns out the land contained the mother lode of Indian burial grounds dating back to prehistoric times, including 600 human remains, a rare ceremonial California condor burial site and weapons pre-dating the bow and arrow. The developer, Larkspur Land 8, did nothing to preserve the sacred ground. Nor did the Larkspur planning department, possibly because they received acreage to build a community center. The Grafton Indian Tribe, as is their right, moved and reburied the remains and artifacts. Archaeologists remain astounded that nothing was saved for study. That leaves plenty of zeroes.— Nikki Silverstein
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ince I began writing Single in the Suburbs nine years ago, I’ve received countless invitations from male readers, including meeting for coffee, a glass of wine, a meal. One man asked me to be his vacation “companion,” all expenses paid. I can count on one hand the guys that I actually met. Typically, we knew someone in common or they were Google-able, which made me feel comfortable. I headed into these encounters praying I’d meet my future husband, but willing to settle for gaining a new friend. After I announced in a recent column that Rick, my on-again/off-again beau of 10 years, and I were kaput, the offers came rolling in via e-mail. One, in particular, caught my eye. I found a photo of him online and he looked nice. Jewish, 50, lives in Kentfield and writes grammatically correct sentences. Seth and I e-mailed for a while and graduated to speaking on the phone. We seemed to share interests, yet there were red flags. For instance, he was far too enamored with me. He repeatedly called me a “celebrity.” In my opinion, folks should celebrate me, but let’s be real. I write for the hometown weekly. After Seth got over the longest recorded case of the sniffles, our gettingto-know-each-other phase culminated in a 4.7 mile hike with my dog Bruno in tow. I was late for our first date, which of course, wasn’t my fault. That darn new light at Shoreline never turns green for people turning onto Tennessee Valley Road. I arrived, flustered, 20 minutes past due. A lone man stood at the Oakwood Valley trailhead. He was tall with an athletic build and the face of an Adonis. Clearly, not a Jew. I carefully scanned the parking area, but I couldn’t find Seth. Maybe he left. I got out of my car, opened the hatchback and released Bruno. That gorgeous man with the hunky body smiled, waved and walked towards me. Holy moly, it was Seth. Sayonara, Rick. Thankfully, I was experiencing the rare combination of a good hair day and my-butt-doesn’t-look-fat-in-my-yogapants day. I tried to remember every piece of dating advice given to me. Smile often, ask questions about him and don’t talk about my vagina. Check, check and check. “You’re so cute,” were the first words spoken by Seth. It wasn’t the last time he expressed it either. He was a great audience too, laughing at most everything I
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vital and the first step. “Parents need to understand once the teen leaves the door he or she is being bombarded by the normalization of alcohol,” Castillo adds. “Every year the alcohol industry benefits $20 billion from underage drinking—the same amount the toy industry earns each year. The most important thing a parent can do is get involved with policy.” Marin parents and policymakers took that first step starting in October of 2006. The Social Host Accountability Ordinance (SHAO) passed, and in the sequential three years, it was used to model new and amend existing ordinances in all of Marin’s cities. The ordinance made homeowners responsible if teens drink on their property—even if the homeowner is not present. Castillo says the community is responsible in shaping perceptions of alcohol in its environment in regard to teens. “You don’t have to wait for something horrible to happen to go out and change the situation,” Castillo says.
Alcohol Alert While some teens may experiment with alcohol and stop, others can become dependent. A change in friends, physical complaints such as fatigue, a decreased interest in school, a drop in grades or withdrawing from the family are all signs that your child may have an alcohol problem. Consult your child’s pediatrician to rule out underlying medical issues and get a referral to a child or adolescent psychiatrist specializing in alcohol dependency.
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On Thursday, April 24, Alcohol Justice, in partnership with Writers In Treatment, presents the REEL Recovery Film Festival. The film fest will take place at the Delancey Street Theater in San Francisco and at Marin’s very own Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center. “It’s a good way to start a discussion about the effects of alcohol in the community,” Jorge Castillo, advocacy director at Alcohol Justice says. “And we hope that through the discussions with film it can lead to discussions about other policies and problems.” The Rafael Film Center is hosting screenings from the film fest with the premiere of On Life’s Terms: Mothers in Recovery on Saturday, April 26, at 10:30am and a screening of Behind the Orange Curtain on Sunday, April, 27, at 11am. For more information about the REEL Recovery Film Festival visit www.filmfestsfbay.org or www.alcoholjustice.org. Tickets are $5-$25. To purchase tickets visit brownpapertickets.com.
“The community has that buy-in power to influence the environment.” To help your teen cope with the peer pressure to drink, you should listen and ask thoughtful questions without judgment. For example, if your teen says, “I saw this kid at school get so drunk at a party that he threw up on someone,” you might say, “What was that like for you?” Instead of, “Why did you go to that party,” “be nonreactive and expect the worst of news,” says Rick Meeves, Ph.D., director of Adolescent Clinical Services at CRC Health Group in Orem, Utah. Letting your teen use you as a sounding board with a little guidance thrown in, such as “Yes, that’s what happens when you drink way too much,” can help your teen come to his or her own conclusion about how to conduct himself or herself and curtail the urge to rebel, Dr. Meeves says. An additional bonus is that your teen may feel comfortable coming to you with future problems. “From a harm-reduction standpoint, parents should prioritize the safety of the teen and have an open communication about alcohol,” Castillo says. “Parents should open up a conversation with their teen so he or she has an option [to discuss
alcohol use] instead of having to hide it.” If your child drinks anyway, have an unwritten contract that she or he will call you and you’ll go get her or him, no questions asked, instead of drinking and driving or getting in a car with someone who has been drinking. “It has to be crystal clear that you’re not going to pick up your kid angry or punish her for doing the right thing, like calling you,” Dr. Shrand says. “You can have the conversation about the drinking part later. But first, keep your kid safe.” And it’s fair to do a little meddling in your child’s social life. You never want to host a teenage drinking bash at your house because it sends the message that underage drinking is okay. You’ll also be held legally liable for anything bad that happens. But why not host sober soirees? “Just because our kids are teens doesn’t mean we can’t be involved in their play dates, just like we did when they were little,” Dr. Shrand says. Collaborate with the parents of your teen’s friends and make it clear to everyone that drinking will not be tolerated. “We have a rule that if you’re drinking, we’ll call your parents and you’re going home,” Dr. Shrand says. Y Drive Sandra to drink at letters@pacificsun.com.
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had by then (1955) broken the color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers. (There are hints that it was actually due to his having served prison time and his advanced age.) Whatever the reason, he is forced to earn a meager living as an ordinary back-of-the-truck garbage man picking up trash in Pittsburgh’s affluent neighborhoods while his white Carl Lumbly may have played Marcus Dixon on ‘Alias,’ but co-workers are assigned the better paid, less now he’s up to bat in August Wilson’s ‘Fences.’ demanding driving positions. These twin hat makes a great play? In Febru- affronts have produced a mounting bitterary of 2010, The Denver Post ness that poisons his relationship with his asked 177 theater professionals immediate family and prepares the way for around the country to list the 10 most imthe tragedy that eventually overwhelms him. portant plays in the history of the American Rose, Maxson’s wife and close companion theater. When the votes came back, August for almost three decades, is played with quiWilson’s Fences occupied the final slot in a et dignity by the respected Bay Area actress, group headed by Arthur Miller’s Death of a Margot Hall. As in many black households, Salesman. Rose’s job is to hold Marin Theatre NOW PLAYING the family planetary Company’s current Fences runs through Sunday, May 11, at system together even as Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Avproduction of Wilson’s elements of it conenue, Mill Valley. Information: 415/3881987 Pulitzer Prize and stantly threaten to fly 5200 or www.marintheatre.org. Tony Award recipient off into outer space. clearly shows why it is Eddie Ray Jackson, still so highly regarded. whose extensive credits The author has provided a literate script, include a stint as a company member at the graced with quotable passages. Although Oregon Shakespeare Festival, brings youthhis plot veers toward melodrama at times, ful energy and determination to the role of it presents basic human conflicts and Cory, Maxson’s younger son, whose dreams emotions on a grand scale, along with an of playing college football are dashed by issue—the impact of inescapable social and his father’s lingering resentment over the economic injustices on family dynamics— treatment he received from the white sports that anyone can relate to, regardless of skin establishment. color. Finally, like the honored playwrights American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) who preceded him, Wilson uses his storystalwart Steven Anthony Jones contributes a telling ability to invite the audience to enter sympathetic portrayal of Jim Bono, Maxa world inhabited by quirky, psychologically son’s drinking buddy and confidante, who fruitlessly tries to steer his friend away from complex characters and to share in their impending disaster. A pair of other estabjoys and sorrows. lished Bay Area favorites—Tyee Tilghman MTC has assembled an excellent artistic as Lyons, Maxson’s disdained jazz musician ensemble to revisit this acknowledged claselder son, and Adrian Roberts as Gabriel, sic. All the primary designers—J.B. Wilson Rose’s semi-demented brother, whose (set), Kurt Landisman (lights), Christine insurance money from an accident paid for Crook (costumes) and Will McCandless their Pittsburgh Hill District house—round (sound)—are respected professionals with out (to borrow Wilson’s baseball metaphor) extensive Bay Area resumes. Newcomer diMTC’s all-star team. And, yes, there’s even rector Derrick Sanders has worked at major a “bat girl” (fifth-grader Jade Sweeney on theaters throughout the country, including the night I attended) who gave a splendidly productions of Wilson’s plays in New York, energetic account of herself in the play’s Chicago and Los Angeles. epilogue. The cast is headed by stage, film and TV As noted earlier, Wilson does include actor Carl Lumbly who, with his deep voice some scenes—especially Maxson’s imagiand imposing presence, makes a powerful nary battles with Satan—that are dramatistatement as Troy Maxson, beleaguered cally excessive, but there is no doubt in my protagonist. A former star player in the mind that Fences belongs on any list of Negro League, where his clutch hitting American theater’s Top 10. Disagree? Let me struck fear in opposing pitchers, Maxson know. Y was unsuccessful in trying to cross over into Charles can be reached at cbrousse@att.net. the majors, even though Jackie Robinson
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concentration camp. l The Lunchbox (1:45) Two strangers in bustling Mumbai establish an intimate correspondence via notes delivered by lunchbox. l The Metropolitan Opera: Cosi fan Tutte (4:05) Catch Mozart’s billowing soufflé of love, lust and mistaken identity live from New York in gorgeous big-screen high definition. l National Theatre London: King Lear (3:48) Simon Russell Beale stars as Shakespeare’s aging, deluded, tragic monarch; Sam Mendes directs. l Noah (2:19) Russell Crowe stars as the biblical ark-builder and deluge-survivor; Anthony Hopkins is Methuselah. l Only Lovers Left Alive (2:02) Jim Jarmusch takes on the vampire genre with a rambling hipster romance about the centuries-old love affair between an indie musician and his enigmatic tootsie. l The Other Woman (1:49) Kate Upton, Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann cook up the perfect revenge on the three-timing lover who betrayed them more or less concurrently. l The Princess Bride (1:39) William Goldman’s hip fairy tale hits the big screen with swordplay, ogres and beautiful princess intact; Rob Reiner directs Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal and Peter Falk. l The Quiet Ones (1:38) Scientists get more horrifying data than they bargained for when they conduct paranormal experiments on a disturbed woman. l The Railway Man (1:48) True story of a former POW who finds and confronts the Japanese soldier who tortured him decades earlier; Colin Firth stars. l Rio 2 (1:41) Blu the Minnesota macaw is back and trying to adapt to his new home, the wilds of the Amazon jungle; Sergio Mendes and Bebel Gilberto vocalize. l Rome, Open City (1:40) Neorealist classic about life, struggle and rebellion during the Nazi occupation of Rome; Roberto Rossellini directs. l Super Duper Alice Cooper (1:26) Acclaimed documentary examines the life and legend of the over-the-top rock icon and his alter ego, preacher’s son Vincent Furnier. l Tim’s Vermeer (1:20) Documentary follows inventor Tim Jenison on his 10-year search for the secret of Johannes Vermeer’s photo-realistic artistry; R.J. Teller (of Penn & Teller) directs. l Transcendence (1:59) Crazed techno-geek Johnny Depp forsakes friends and family in his quest to create—or become—a perfect robot. l Under the Skin (1:48) Jonathan Glazer’s surreal thriller stars Scarlett Johansson as a shape-shifting space creature who preys on horny hitchhikers in the Scottish Highlands. l Le Week-End (1:33) Astringent comedy of manners about a long-married couple’s attempt to recapture the past on a trip to Paris; Lindsay Duncan, Jim Broadbent and Jeff Goldblum star. l The Wrecking Crew (1:35) Tuneful documentary looks at the backup studio musicians who played on some of the greatest hits of the ’60s; Herb Alpert, Glen Campbell, Brian Wilson and other luminaries share insights.
k New Movies This Week kAlan Partridge (R)
Rafael: Fri 4:45, 7, 9 Sat-Sun 2, 4:45, 7, 9 Mon 9 Tue-Thu 7, 9
kThe Amazing Spider-Man 2 (PG-13)
Fairfax: Thu 7; 3D showtime at 7:15 Northgate: Thu 7, 9, 11; 3D showtimes at 8, 10 Rowland: Thu 7:30, 10:40, midnight; 3D showtimes at 7, 10:10, midnight
Bad Words (R)
Regency: Fri 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:50, 10:10 Sat 2:45, 5:10, 7:50, 10:10 Sun-Thu 12:20, 2:45, 5:10,
Bears (G)
Northgate: Fri-Sat 11, 1:05, 3:15, 5:25, 7:35, 9:45
kBicycle Thieves (NR)
Lark: Fri 8:15 Sat 6 Sun 5:30
kBrick Mansions (PG-13)
Northgate: Fri-Sat 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:35 Rowland: 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45, 10:10
7:50
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG-13)
Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1, 4:10, 7:05, 9:55 Sun-Thu 1, 4:10, 7:05 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:35 Sat-Sun 12:15, 3:25, 6:30, 9:35 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:10, 12:35, 3:45, 5:20, 6:55, 10:05;
3D showtimes at 2:15, 8:30 Rowland: 1:10, 4:15, 7:20, 10:25 Divergent (PG-13)
Northgate: Fri-Sat 12:25, 3:40, 7, 10:05
Draft Day (PG-13)
Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7, 9:40 Sat-Sun 1:45, 4:25, 7, 9:40 Northgate: Fri-Sat 11:20, 1:55, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10:15 Thu 11:30, 2:10, 4:50
Finding Vivian Maier (Not Rated)
Rafael: Fri 4:30, 6:30 Sat 2:30, 4:30, 6:30 Sun 2:30, 4:30 Mon-Wed 6:30
The Galapagos Affair: Rafael: Fri, Mon-Thu 6:15, 8:45 Sat-Sun 1:30, 6:15, 8:45 kGladiator (R)
Regency: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7
The Grand Budapest Hotel (R) Satan Came to Eden (NR)
Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:25, 2:50 5:10, 7:20, 9:40 Sun-Thu 12:25, 2:50 5:10, 7:20 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:15, 9:45 Sat-Sun 2, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Playhouse: Fri 4:45, 7:20, 9:35 Sat 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:20, 9:35 Sun 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:20 Mon-Thu 4:45, 7:20 Regency: Fri 11:25, 1:55, 4:35, 7:10, 9:45 Sat 4:35, 7:10, 9:45 Sun-Thu 11:25, 1:55, 4:35, 7:10 Sequoia: Fri 5:05, 7:35, 10:05 Sat
A Haunted House 2 (R)
Northgate: Fri-Sat 11:45, 2:20, 4:50, 7:30, 9:55 Rowland: 10:50, 1:05, 3:20, 5:35, 7:55, 10:20
Heaven Is for Real (PG)
Northgate: Fri-Sat 11:15, 1:55, 4:35, 7:25, 10 Rowland: 12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10
The Jewish Cardinal (Not Rated)
Lark: Fri 5:45 Sat 3:30 Sun 7:45 Mon 5 Tue-Wed 3:45 Thu 4:45
kJourney of the Universe (Not Rated)
Rafael: Mon 7 (filmmakers Catherine Butler, Patsy Northcutt, Neal Rogin and Brian Thomas
kLife Is Beautiful (PG-13)
Lark: Mon 7:30
The Lunchbox (Not Rated)
Rafael: Fri-Sat, Mon-Wed 8:30 Thu 9
kThe Metropolitan Opera: Cosi fan Tutte (NR)
Lark: Sat 9:55am Wed 6:30 Marin: Sat 9:55am Wed 6:30 Regency: Sat 9:55am Wed 6:30 Sequoia: Sat 9:55am Wed 6:30
kNational Theatre London: King Lear (NR)
Lark: Thu 7:30
Noah (PG-13)
Northgate: Fri-Sat 1:30, 4:40, 7:50
kOnly Lovers Left Alive (R)
Regency: Fri-Sat 1:15, 4:20, 7:20, 10:15 Sun-Thu 1:15, 4:20, 7:20
kThe Other Woman (PG-13)
Cinema: Fri-Sun 11, 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:40 Mon-Wed 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:40 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 1:20, 2:40, 4:15, 5:15, 7, 7:45, 9:30 Sun-Thu 12, 1:20, 2:40, 4:15, 5:15, 7, 7:45 Playhouse: Fri 3:30,
2:45, 5:10, 7:35, 10:05 Sun 12:05, 2:45, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05 Mon-Tue 5:05, 7:35 Wed 4
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4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:15 Sat 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:15 Sun 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30 Mon-Thu 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:30, 12:50, 2:10, 3:35, 4:50, 6:15, 7:40, 9:05, 10:20 Sun-Thu 11:30, 12:50, 2:10, 3:35, 4:50, 6:15, 7:40 Rowland: 11:10, 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50 Sequoia: Fri 4:40, 7:15, 10 Sat 11:25, 2, 4:40, 7:15, 10 Sun 11:25, 2, 4:40, 7:15 MonThu 4:40, 7:15
kThe Princess Bride (PG)
Lark: Sun 3
kThe Quiet Ones (R)
Northgate: Fri-Sat 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10
The Railway Man (R)
Regency: Fri-Sat 1:10, 4:05, 7, 9:55 Sun-Thu 1:10, 4:05, 7
Rio 2 (G)
Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40 Sun-Wed 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20 Thu 12:05, 2:30, 4:55 Northgate: Fri-Sat 11:05, 1:40, 4:20, 7:05, 9:40; 3D showtimes at 3, 5:40 Rowland: Fri-Wed
kRome, Open City (Not Rated)
Lark: Sat 8:15 Sun 12:30
kSuper Duper Alice Cooper (NR)
Rafael: Thu 7
Tim’s Vermeer (PG-13)
Marin: Fri 4:45, 7:30, 9:40 Sat 2:30, 4:45, 7:30, 9:40 Sun 2:30, 4:45, 7:30 Mon-Thu 4:45, 7:30
Transcendence (PG-13)
Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:50, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30 Sun-Wed 12:50, 3:50, 6:40 Thu 12:50, 3:50 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:30 Sat-Sun 1, 3:50, 6:45, 9:30 Marin: Fri 4:15, 7, 9:45 Sat 10:45, 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45 Sun 1:30, 4:15, 7 Mon-Thu 4:15, 7 Northgate: Fri-Sat 12, 1:25, 2:55, 4:15,
Under the Skin (R)
Marin: Fri 4:30, 7:15, 9:50 Sat 11:10, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50 Sun 1:45, 4:30, 7:15 Mon-Thu 4:30,
Le Week-End (R)
Rafael: Fri-Sun 4
kThe Wrecking Crew (PG)
Rafael: Sun 7 (filmmaker Denny Tedesco in person)
11, 1:35, 4:20, 7, 9:40 Thu 11, 1:35, 4:20
5:50, 7:20, 8:40, 10:15 Rowland: 10:55, 1:40, 4:25, 7:15, 10:05 7:15 Northgate: Fri-Sat 11:40, 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:20
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55 Marin, 1455-A East Francisco Blvd., San Rafael. 453-3161. studio55marin.com. 04/26:BBQ Soul Saturdays DJ music and barbecue. 3pm. Free. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 459-9910. perisbar.com. 04/26: The devil Shakes Americana/rock. 9:30pm. $8. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com.
04/27: Benefit for Adopt A Family / Karen Sudjian Sings WIth Alex Markels, guitar; Jack
Prendergast, bass; Otis Fuller, guitar. 5:30-8:30pm. No cover. Rickey’s Restaurant, 250 Entrada, Novato. 497-2462. adoptafamily.org. 04/27: daria and her Quartet “Strawberry Fields Forever.” 60s-70s jazz, Brazilian and latin. 6:30pm. $12. Fenix Music and Supper Club, 919 4th Street, San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com. 04/27: Namely Us Jazz. 7:30pm. Free. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 04/27: The Gaters with Maggie Catfish Jazz, blues, Hawaiian. 6pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com.
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The first takeaway from Errol Morris’s latest slimeball portrait THE UNKNOWN KNOWN is visceral: Here it is a decade later, and Donald Rumsfeld’s face still settles into that smug Cheshire Cat grin that so infuriated us through two pointless wars:“You don’t really matter. I know more.”But when Get a look inside the brain of a man who offered the American people great inyou’re done wanting to sight such as: “Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war.” smack the guy and listen to his meticulous—and downright fascinating—justification of invasion, occupation, detention, enhanced interrogation and, most overarching of all, paranoia on the home front, you’re left in no doubt why Morris took the project on, and didn’t just wind up doing a reprise of his McNamara documentary. In Rumsfeld he finds someone with the intellectual heft to be a true“architect”of Middle East policy, and if nothing else, Rummy shows how high the bar must be set for any one president, team or coalition to deal with the region. The treatment here is less formalist than in past films and yet there’s the sense Morris has raised his game—his off-screen voice peppers Rumsfeld with questions and skepticism, and not in a tone you’d expect (shockingly, Rumsfeld usually makes quick work of him). More cutty and animated and sans the Philip Glass (Danny Elfman swells the screen admirably), the new tack seems in reaction to a subject perhaps more challenging than the slam-dunk the director expected. Morris told Bill Maher that he liked Rumsfeld a whole lot less after filming was done. Imagine then the discipline he brought to bear in getting us to like him more—if like is quite the right word.—Richard Gould 04/27: Love Rocket, The Continentals 5-8pm and 9pm-midnight. No cover. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway Ave., Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.
04/29-05/01: An Evening with the Chris Robinson Brotherhood 8pm. $35. Terrapin
Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael. 524-2773. terrapincrossroads.net.
04/29: Country Western Karaoke Night
7:30pm. No cover. Best Lil’ Porkhouse, 60 Madera Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-7427. bestlilporkhouse.com. 04/29: James Moseley Jazz, blues, r&b. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com. 04/29: The Weissmen Rock. 9pm. No cover. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway Ave., Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.
04/30: Belle Monroe and Her Brewglass Boys 7-10pm. No cover. Iron Springs Pub and
Brewery, 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax. 485-1005. ironspringspub.com. 04/30: C-Jam with Connie ducey Jazz. 7pm. Free. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. panamahotel.com.
04/30: Fitz & Pieces Folk rock. 9pm. No cover. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. perisbar.com. 04/30: Folk Yeah Americana, folk. 9pm. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com. 04/30: Michael Franti and Friends All Star Benefit with Members of Ratdog, ALO and More 8pm. $150-300. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19
Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com.
05/01: College of Marin Jazz Ensemble and Miles Ahead Bay Area Miles Davis tribute band.
7pm. $5-10. College of Marin James Dunn Theatre, 835 College Ave. Kentfield. 485.9460. marin.edu/ performingarts/music/music-calendar.html. 05/01: Eddie Neon Blues by the Bay. 7pm. $ 5. Presidio Yacht Club, Travis Marina, Ft. Baker, Sausalito. 05/01: John Hoy Jazz. 7pm. No cover. Panama Hotel, 4 Bayview St,. San Rafael. panamahotel.com.
05/01: Mariah Parker Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble With Parker, composition, piano,
santur; Paul McCandless, woodwinds; Matthew Montfort, guitar; Ian Dogole, global percussion; Brian Rice, Latin percussion and Kash Killion, bass,
cello. 7:30pm. $20-30. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org. 05/01: Message of Love Pretenders tribute. 8pm. $10. Fenix Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 813-5600. fenixlive.com. 05/01: Talley Up Rock. 9pm. Free. 19 Broadway, 17 Broadway Ave., Fairfax. 459-1091. 19broadway.com.
05/02: Yes! Fundraiser with Liz Pisco, King and Ace, The Manorisms Rock, blues, Americana. 9pm. The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 485-1182. sleepingladyfairfax.com.
Comedy 04/25: Emo Philips A strange and unexpected path through a humorous human psyche, it is virtually impossible to describe Emo’s inimitable comedy style. Opening for Emo will be Adam White. 8pm. $20-35. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.
04/29: Tuesday Night Comedy with Mark Pitta and Friends Established headliners and
up and coming comics drop by and work on new material. $16-26. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org. 05/01: Mort Sahl: Social Satire Thoughtful, provocative insightful humor comedy and engaging conversation. 7pm. Free. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org.
Theater 04/26-27: ‘BABA’ AlterTheater Ensemble premieres a new comedy from physical theatre performer Denmo Ibrahim. 3pm April 26-27; 8pm. April 26 $25. West Coast Arts, 1554 Fourth St., San Rafael. 454-2787. altertheater.org. 04/25-27: ‘Giovanni is Here’ Part of the RAW 2014 Spring Festival. By Mercedes Cohen. 8pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sun. $15. The Barn Theater, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 456-9555, ext. 1. rossvalleyplayers.com. 04/27: Brian Copepland’s ‘The Scion’ Solo play written and performed by Copeland. David Ford directed. 7:30pm. $20-35. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley . 383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre.org. Through 05/11: ‘Fences’ By August Wilson. $20-58. See website for schedule. Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. 388-5200. marintheatre.org.
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Week. 7:30pm. Free. Alma del Tango Studio, 167 Tunstead Ave., San Anselmo. 459-8966. almadeltango.org.
Art 04/26: Marin Open Studios Exhibition Preview Gala Marin Open Studios kicks off their
21st season with a preview Gala. Meet art lovers and artists from the Bay Area art community at what is known as the art party of the year. Enjoy appetizers from local restaurants, wine. View one work of art from each of the 260 participating MOS artists. 5pm. Free. Bon Air Center, 292 Bon Air Center #160 and #286, Greenbrae. 343-5667. marinopenstudios.com.
04/28: Art Lecture: The Cultivated Life: Gardens as Symbol and Reality Illustrated
talk explores history of garden and landscape design. With Dominican University art history chairperson Dr. Leslie Ross. No registration required. 7pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292, ext. 3. millvalleylibrary.org. 04/28: Painting the Landscape Four session acrylic painting course. With instructor Bernard Healey. All levels welcome. Bring your art supplies, including a portable easel. 10am. $100. Marin Society of Artists Gallery, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Bldg. L, Ross. marinsocietyofartists.org.
05/01-30: Tam High AP Drawing and Painting Exhibition Celebrate the talents of Tam High’s
Honors Drawing and Painting students. Exhibition features stenciled watercolors of endangered animals. Reception in the Creekside Room 7pm May 1. Food and beverages provided. Open to all ages, no registration required. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 389-4292, ext. 3. millvalleylibrary.org.
Through 04/26: Traditional to Cutting Edge
Juried Craft and Sculpture exhibition. Open Wednesday and Thursday 11 am to 4 pm. Friday noon to 6 pm. Saturday and Sunday noon to 4 pm. Mondays and Tuesdays by appointment only. Closed holidays. Closed Easter Sunday. Free. Marin Society of Artists Gallery , 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 454-9561. marinsocietyofartists.org.
Through 04/30: Artwork by Margaret Moench and Deborah Adams Wilton Mixed media
works and abstract paintings. 9am. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/BayModel VisitorCenter.aspx.
Kids Events 04/25-26: Seals and Slippers: Sleepover Under the Stars Camp out in the Marin Head-
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lands, enjoy special after hour activities and wake up to the sound of barking sea lions. This special overnight program kicks off with dinner, followed by the opportunity to observe the center’s patients as they eat an evening meal. Explore the animal care and science that happens behind-the-scenes. As the stars come out, enjoy a bedtime snack, and get comfy in their Discovery Classroom for a family friendly movie. Pitch your tent and camp out with your family in the courtyard. Rise and shine with breakfast and a hike around Rodeo Lagoon. We will be participating in National Geographic’s BioBlitz during our 2-hour hike, led by a local Bay Area naturalist. Learn about the flora and fauna of the Marin Headlands. 6pm. $65-85. Marine Mammal Center, 2000 Bunker Road, Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito. 289-7330. marinemammalcenter.org/sleepovers. 04/25-27: Seussical the Musical Presented by Broadway Bound Kids. 7:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sat.-Sun; 5pm Sun. $15-17. Marin Showcase Theater, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 473-6800. marincenter.org.
04/29: Free Introduction to Argentine Tango Class In celebration of Bay Area Dance
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04/30: Noontime Concerts: Sarah Holzman, Krisanthy Desby and Joe Bloom Flute; cello; piano. Noon. Free. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org. 05/01: Lilith: The Night Demon Magical one act folk opera of an alternate jewish creation story. With Veretski Pass ensemble. Score composed by Josh Horowitz. Magen Solomon directs. 7:30pm. $39-49. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 444-8000. marinjcc.org.
05/02: Dominican University Winifred Baker Chorale Dr. Craig Singleton conducts
works by John Rutter and Ariel Ramirez. 8pm. $1015. Church of St. Raphael, 1104 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 482-3579. duwbc.org/tickets.
04/26: Drought: A California Wake Up Call
way we know that it is going to have some profound impacts on our way of life, the economy, the environment, and more. How can we prepare? What changes can we make to adapt bets to a changing climate? Find out more from Ranger Linda. 1:30pm. Free. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 332-3871. spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/ BayModelVisitorCenter.aspx. 04/26-27: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Join Alice, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse for this Wonderland tea party, complete with tea sandwiches, beverages and dessert. The company of characters in original costumes, from the Stark Ravens Historical Players, will entertain and make the little ones giggle and dream. Noon and 3pm. Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael. (800) 838-3006. falkirkculturalcenter.org 04/26: Moving Origami Worksop Led by young origami artist Grace Lightner. For ages 8 and older. 2pm. Free. Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet Dr., Corte Madera. 924-6382. marinlibrary.org/. 04/26: Spring Fling at Slide Ranch With live music, local organic cuisine and hands-on farm and craft activities for all ages. 10am-4pm. $30. Slide Ranch, 2025 Shoreline Hwy., Muir Beach. 381-6155. slideranch.org 04/27: Archery Exhibition Day of archery at McNears beach park. Learn basic skills and safety of bowmanship and practice marksmanship with guidance from skilled archers of the Northwoods Bowmen’s Club. Make traditional Miwok arrowheads to take home. For all ages and skill levels. Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes. Healthy snacks and water provided. No animals (except service animals) please. 9am. Free.McNears Beach Park south shore picnic area, 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael. 446-4424. marincountyparks.org.
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04/27: Mill Valley Children’s Garden Faire
With live music, hands-on arts and crafts, artisan specialty foods, an organic plant sale and more. Noon4pm. Free. Edna Maguire Elementary School, 80 Lomita Ave., Mill Valley. 389-7733. ednamaguire.org
Film 04/25: Soul Masters: Screening Hosted by Dr. Darren Starwynn Documentary about a
healing center in China in which many incurables are cured. $5. Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C St., San Rafael. 457-4191. opensecretbookstore.com/events. 04/26-27: REEL Recovery Film Festival Multiday event celebrating film, the arts, writing and creativity about addiction, alcoholism, behavioral disorders, treatment and recovery. 10:30am. $5-25. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. 257-2490. FilmFestSFBay.org. 04/27: ‘Gospel’ Filmmaker Denny Tedesco will present a special pre-release screening of his documentary about the studio musicians behind some of the biggest hits of the 1960s and 70s. 7pm. $15. Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth Street, San Rafael. 454-1222. cafilm.org/rfc/films/2002.html.
04/29: The Osher Marin JCC and Center for Domestic Peace present: Crime After Crime Award-winning documentary film. 7pm. Free. The Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. 526-2543. marinjcc.org/arts.
Outdoors 04/26: Tenth Annual Free Create with Nature Earth Day Celebration on Stinson Beach Using sand, rocks, shells and natural objects from the beach, participants work to spontaneously create outdoor sculpture. Event starts with beach clean up. Hosted by environmental artist Zach Pine
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04/26: Ring Mountain Grassland Restoration Project Monthly drop-in volunteer workday
focused on restoring the grasslands of Ring Mountain. Volunteer work includes weeding, seed collecting, tarping, fence construction and installing native plants. Educational components are also included as staff and guest naturalists will discuss the plants and animals that inhabit this unique place, and explain how volunteer activities are having a positive impact. Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. 10am. Free. Ring Mountain Open Space, Taylor Road, Tiburon. 473-2128. marincountyparks.org. 04/27: Bahia Open oak woodland at the edge of the San Pablo Bay wetlands is a fabulous spring destination. Walk is for ages 15 and up. No pets (except service animals) please. Heavy rain may cancel. 10am. Free. Meet at the Bahia trailhead, Bahia Dr. dead end, Novato. 893-9520. marincountyparks.org. 04/29: Lightweight Backpacking Basics Do you want to try backpacking but worry about carrying a heavy pack? Join an REI backpacking expert who will provide excellent tips on lightweight backpacking techniques. Register at rei.com/cortemadera. 7pm. Free. REI Corte Madera, , Corte Madera. 927-1938. rei.com.
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Readings 04/26: Arif Gamal “Morning in Serra Mattu: A Nubian Ode.” 4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 04/27: Dave Mitchell With commentary by editor and publisher emeritus Dave Mitchell, “The Light on The Coast” encapsulates a weekly newspaper’s first 65 years of unpredictable reporting from small towns along the Marin County coast. 4pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 04/28: Jenn Crowell “Etched on Me.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 04/29: Speak to Me Lecture Series, Mill Valley—Sonja Lyubomirsky Sonja Lyubomir-
sky is a Professor of Psychology at UC Riverside, leading expert in the science of happiness, and author of The Myths of Happiness and The How of Happiness. She will present the latest science and shareresults of her extensive research on how wecan create happier and more fulfilling livesfor ourselves, our families, and our communities. 6:30pm. $69. Mill Valley Community Center, , Mill Valley. 927-0960. speaktomeevents.com. 04/30: An Evening of Poetry “Stagnant Water & Other Poems.” “Spangling Darkness.” “Sacred Life: Mystical Verses.” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.
04/30: Novella Carpenter at Dominican University This is the culminating event of the
2014 One Book OneMarin celebration. KQED Forum host, MichaelKrasny joins Novella Carpenter, author of “Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer.” They discuss how, after moving to a ramshackle Oakland house, she turned the garbage strewn abandoned lot next door into a thriving inner city farm. 7pm. Free. Dominican University, San Rafael. 927-0960. bookpassage.com. 05/01: Bob Mankoff People tell Bob Mankoff that as the cartoon editor of the New Yorker he has the best job in the world. In “How About Never’s Never Good for You?” 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.
04/27: Poetry and Prose Reading Series: Ruth Weiss In honor of Holocaust Remembrance
Day Weiss will read from “Single Out.” which is about her escape from Nazi Germany, and a selection of newer work accompanied by percussionist Hal Davis. Sandra Cross will be reading selected poetry. 3pm. Free. Mine Gallery, 1820 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. 755-4472. gallerymine.com.
05/02: Book Passage Literary Luncheon: Ying Compestine Catered by Insalata’s of San
Anselmo. In “Cooking with an Asian Accent: Eastern Wisdom in a Western Kitchen” Compestine reveals how to make delicious home cooked meals that nourish the senses and the soul using accessible ingredients, simple preparations, and thrilling flavors. Noon. $55. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 927-0960. bookpassage.com.
Community Events (Misc.) 04/26: Great Chefs and Wineries 2014
Lifehouse invites you to celebrate 60 years of service at their annual gala. Honorary chairman Huey Lewis and your hosts, master of ceremonies Bud E. Luv and culinary host Heidi Insalata Krahling, welcome you to an evening of culinary delights, fine wine and live entertainment. 5:30pm. Tickets start at $325. Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company , 777 San Marin Dr., Novato. 526-5300. www.greatchefsandwineries.org.
04/26: Bag the Plastic on Earth Day and Win a Prize Please join us at one of several city of San Rafael Earth Day locations. Help make our community cleaner and greener by participating in trash cleanup and weeding activities
listed at sanrafaelvolunteers.org. Yummy prizes include gift certificates to Cafe del Soul, Double Rainbow and Sol Food. 9am. Free. 485-3071. sanrafaelvolunteers.org/earth-day.aspx.
04/26: Earth Day at Mount Tamalpais State Park Mount Tamalpais State Park and Friends
of Mount Tam are partnering with the Marin Municipal Water District, National Park, and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy to offer a variety of volunteer projects including weed removal, trailwork, painting, fence work, and campground improvements. Volunteer projects will focus on the areas around Bootjack and Pantoll. We will also have educational materials and information with a focus on local amphibians and birds. Parking is free for volunteers. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. 9am-1pm. Free. Mt. Tamalpais State Park, Pantoll Parking Lot, Panoramic Highway, Mill Valley. 388-2070. parks.ca.gov/mttamalpais.
04/26: Tomato Market and Shift to Electric Car Rally Come early for the best selection of tomato plants, grown for both flavor and to suit Marin’s climate. A fundraising event for Marin Master Gardeners. Shift to Electric Car Rally is a celebration of electric vehicles. The rally stops at Bon Air Center to showcase electric cars and electric vehicle dealers offer a ride and drive event. Fundraising event for Cool the Earth. 9:30am. Free. Bon Air Center, Hwy 101 at Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Greenbrae. bonair.com.
04/27: Social Justice Center of Marin Annual Dinner Celebrate Free Speech Annual Awards
Dinner. With middle eastern food dinner; speaker, Lisa Rudman, Executive Director of KPFA’s “Making Contact;” Ricardo Moncrief and Stephenie Hendricks, live music. 5:45pm. $35-50. West End Cafe, 1131 - 4th Street, San Rafael. 883-8188. sjcm.org.
04/27: The Rhubarb Revue: Cooks Mother Goose Live theatre, comedy, dance routines
and music with the added bonus of supporting the community. 1pm. Free. Tamalpais Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley. 383-3691. tamvalley.org.
04/28: Annual College Healthcare and Dental Career Fair 10am. Free. College of Marin Student Services Building, Cafeteria, 835 College Ave., Kentfield. 485-9410. marin.edu/StudentServices/ JobPlacement/index.htm.
04/28: “Gardens as Symbol and Reality” Lecture Presented by Dr. Leslie Ross, Chair of Art
History at Dominican. 7pm. Free. Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley. 389-4292. millvalleylibrary.org.
04/28: Sustainable San Rafael: Questions for Marin Supervisor Candidates in District 1 With Susan Adams and Damon Connolly. Moder-
ated by Marin School of Environmental Leadership teacher Jesse Madsen. 6:30pm. Free. San Rafael City Hall Council Chambers 1400 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. 04/29: Basic Backyard Composting Celebrating Earth Awareness Month. Mill Valley Recreation presents a composting talk/lecture. Learn how to turn your food and garden supplies into black gold that your plants will love. 6:30pm. Free. Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 383-1370. millvalleycenter.org.
04/29: Get Started Raising Backyard Chickens: a One Book One Marin Event Leslie Citroen, owner of Mill Valley Chickens, covers everything you need to know. Noon. Free. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr., Room 410B, San Rafael. 473-6058.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014134396 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. TABITHA’S TWISTS, 31 TRUMAN DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94947: TABITHA L. WARREN, 31 TRUMAN DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94947. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 19, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134420 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business MAURO’S PASTA, 1601 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: SVENSGALLERY LLC, 1601 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant is renewing, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 24, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134474 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business SANRAFAELTIMES.COM, 2463 28TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94116: MICHAEL DURANO, 2463 28TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94116. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein in August 2013. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on March 28, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134449 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business EARTHCAKE, 139 PARK STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: SAGE MIKHAILA ROLNICK HORSEY, 139 PARK STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 26, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014134338 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business FRASER HUTCHINSON MUSIC, 114 CHESAPEAKE LANE, NOVATO, CA 94949: FRASER HUTCHINSON, 114 CHESAPEAKE LANE, NOVATO, CA 94949. This business is being conducted by AN
INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on January 1, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 13, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134434 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business KYLE AND ROMAN MUSIC, 1000 FOURTH STREET SUITE 375, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: DEEN CASTRONOVO, 1000 FOURTH STREET SUITE 375, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 . This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 26, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134455 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business NORCAL REFRIGERATION, 1032 VALENCIA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110: NORCAL REFRIGERATION AND APPLIANCES INC. CALIFORNIA, 1032 VALENCIA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant is renewing, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 26, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134330 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business SC PRODUCTIONS, 425 ARTHUR STREET, NOVATO, CA 94947, FESTIVAL INDEPENDENCIA SALVALVADORENA, 425 ARTHUR STREET, NOVATO, CA 94947, FESTIVAL VIVA MEXICO, 425 ARTHUR STREET, NOVATO, CA 94947, CARNAVAL DE SON MIGUEL, 425 ARTHUR STREET, NOVATO, CA 94947: SILVIA CRUZ, 425 ARTHUR STREET, NOVATO, CA 94947. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 13, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134490 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business.BA TRAVEL, 67 LONGWOOD DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ELIZABETH GAIL ALBER, 67 LONGWOOD DR., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing, transacting business under the
fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 1, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 2014)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134315 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business BERNADETTE GRANDIER, 936 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD #401, KENTFIELD, CA 94904: MICHELLE YVONNE DARR, 936 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD #401, KENTFIELD, CA 94904. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 12, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014134496 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business THE DONLAN TEAM, BRADLEY REAL ESTATE, 851 IRWIN ST. SUITE 104, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: FRANCES C. DONLAN, BRADLEY REAL ESTATE, 851 IRWIN ST. SUITE 104, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. ROBERT J DONLAN JR, BRADLEY REAL ESTATE, 851 IRWIN ST. SUITE 104, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on April 1, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134476 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business HUNTER DIRECT MARKETING, 271 IRWIN STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: STEWART DENNIS WATSON, 271 IRWIN STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 28, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134406 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business HAPPY TAILS, 117 MONO AVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: LOREN TAMKIN, 117 MONO AVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein since June 2005. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on March 21, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 2014)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134486 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. MARIN’S OWN, 565 JACOBY STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MARIN SANITARY SERVICE, 1050 ANDERSEN DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant is renewing, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on March 31, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 18, 25; May 2, 9, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134543 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business LE HEART, 985 LAS OVEJAS AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: LEA MAI NGUYEN, 985 LAS OVEJAS AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on April 7, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 7, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 18, 25; May 2, 9, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134564 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business HOUSE OF BAGELS, 640 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: HAY YOU, 175 VISTA DEL MAR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on July 25, 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 10, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 18, 25; May 2, 9, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134512 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business DEZIGN GROUP, 234 CURREY LANE, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: MARI S. DEMARSH, 234 CURREY LANE, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 1, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 18, 25; May 2, 9, 2014) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304547 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder's Office. Fictitious Business name(s): CARNIVAL OF STARS OR GHAWAZEE.COM, 439 SHERWOOD DR. #207, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. Filed in Marin County on: JANUARY 14, 2014. Under File No: 2014133869. Registrant’s Name(s): MELINDA CESPEDES, 439 SHERWOOD DR. #207, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. LINDA KOZEL, 1115 BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94702. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on April 7, 2013. (Publication Dates: April 18, 25; May 2, 9, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134573 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business. J.C.C CONSTRUCTION, 379 BAHIA WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: JOSE CRUZ CASTILLO, 379 BAHIA WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 11, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014134590 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business MCQUEEN MACKIN AND ASSOCIATES, 1299 FOURTH STREET, SUITE 409, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: CHARLES R. MCQUEEN, 901 MARIN DRIVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant
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began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on April 15, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 15, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134594 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business MARIN HEARING CENTER, 45 SAN CLEMENTE DR., SUITE D140, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925: KIM HOPPIN, 45 SAN CLEMENTE DR., SUITE D140, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing, transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein since October 1, 2012. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on April 16, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014134587 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business NORTH BAY DENTAL, 801 A STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: RUPINDER BUTTAR D.D.S CORPORATION, 152 RESERVOIR ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on June 1, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 15, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134572 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business MUSICA MARIN, 1661 MAR WEST STREET, TIBURON, CA 94920: RUTH KAHN SIDERMAN, 1661 MAR WEST STREET, TIBURON, CA 94920. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 11, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMEN File No. 134504 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business EUCALYPTUS GROVE FUND, 33 BUCHANAN DRIVE, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: PATRICIA M. CHRISTOPHERSON, 80 LINCOLN DRIVE, APT. 3A, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. ELIZABETH A MARTIN, 80 LINCOLN DRIVE, APT 3A, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. NICHOLAS NICOLARY, 80 LINCOLN DRIVE, APT 3A, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. This business is being conducted by A JOINT VENTURE. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 1, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 2014) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 134545 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business DBA BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COACHING, 4340 REDWOOD HIGHWAY, BLDG. F, SUITE 101, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: RICHARD JENSEN, 26 TANOAK COURT, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has been transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein since March 10, 2014. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on April 7, 2014. (Publication Dates: April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 2014)
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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304543 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder's Office. Fictitious Business name(s): LAS CORONITAS RESTAURANTE, 85 WOODLAND AVENUE STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. Filed in Marin County on: JANUARY 13, 2012. Under File No: 128570. Registrant’s Name(s): SILVIA CRUZ, 1350 LINCOLN AVENUE #21, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, ALBA Y. CARRANZA, 1350 LINCOLN AVENUE #21, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on MARCH 26, 2014. (Publication Dates: APRIL 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014)
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304542 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder's Office. Fictitious Business name(s): SC PRODUCTIONS, FESTIVAL INDEPENDENCIA SALVADORENA, CARNIVAL DE SAN MIGUEL, EL CARNAVAL DE SAN MIGUEL, EL CARNAVAL DE SAN MIGUEL USA, FESTIVAL INDEPENDCIA SALVADORENA, SC PRODUCTIONS, 175 BELVEDERE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. Filed in Marin County on: SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 AND SEPTEMBER 20, 2013. Under File No(s): 133124, 133047, AND 133181. Registrant’s Name(s): SERGIO CARRANZA, 1350 LINCOLN AVENUE #21, SAN RAFAEL,CA 94901. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on MARCH 18, 2014. (Publication Dates: APRIL 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1401125. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner FRANKIE MARIE MCPHERSON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ORIANA ARDELLA PEREZ to ORIANA ARDELLA MCPHERSON; IVORY LIZBETH PEREZ to IVORY LIZBETH MCPHERSON. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: MAY 9, 2014, 8:30 AM, Dept. B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: MARCH 25, 2014 /s/ ROY O CHERNUS, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (Publication Dates: APRIL 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1400359. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner COLLEEN MCGUINN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ALAINA RYAN BLEDSOE to ALAINA RYAN MCGUINN; JACK MARTIN BLEDSOE to JACK MARTIN MCGUINN. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: MAY 12, 2014 9:00 AM, Dept. L, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date: MARCH 17, 2014 JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (Publication Dates: April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 2014) SUMMONS (CITACION Derecho Familiar): Case Number (Numero De Caso): CV 1304910. NOTICE TO DEFENDENTS (Aviso Al Demandado): KACHINA, INC., a Nevis W.I. Corporation; and ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO THE PROPERTY sued herein as DOES 1 through 100, inclusive. YOU ARE BEING SUED (LO ESTAN DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): PAUL DENNES, AN INDIVIDUAL.
THE PLAINTIFF HAS FILED THIS LAWSUIT FOR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF A RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND TO QUIT TITLE CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16 FRIAR TUCK LANE IN THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, COUNTY OF MARIN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL B, AS SHOWN UPON THAT CERTAIN PARCEL MAP ENTITLED “ PARCEL MAP DIVISION OF ASSESSOR’S PARCEL 185010-06”, FILED FOR RECORD ON OCTOBER 18, 1977, IN BOOK 14 OF PARCEL MAPS, AT PAGE 40, MARIN COUNTY RECORDSAPN: 185-010-18 (THE PROPERTY). THE PURPOSE OF THE QUIET TITLE CAUSE OF ACTION IS TO COMPEL DEFENDANTS TO CONCLUDE THE AGREED PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE PROPERTY. THE PURPOSE OF THE QUIET TITLE CAUSE OF ACTION IS TO EXTINQUISH THE CLAIMS OF ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS, INCLUDING NEVIS CORPORATION, IF ANY SUCH BUSINESS ENTITY SO EXISTS, SO THAT PLAINTIFF MAY OBTAIN A JUDGMENT GOOD “AS AGAINST ALL THE WORLD” BASED ON PLAINTIFF’S PRIOR RIGHTS. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this SUMMONS and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal service program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Service Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center
(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by vontacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of 10, 000 or more in a civil case. The court’s Lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decider en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presenter una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en format legal correcto se desea que procesen se caso en la corte. Es possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca da leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corteque le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisites legales. Es recommendable que llama a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remission a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es possible que cumpla con los requisites para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendoes en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de 10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte entes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. 1. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
MARIN, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Post Office Box 4988, San Rafael, CA 94903. 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado,es): LEONARD A. RIFKIND CSB # 133971, RIFKIND LAW GROUP, 100 B DRAKE’S LANDING ROAD, SUITE 260, GREENBRAE, CA 94904. (415) 785-7988. Date (Fecha): March 28, 2013. Clerk, by (Secretario, por) J. CHEN, KIM TURNER Deputy (Asistente). NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served (AVISO A LA PERSONA QUE RECIBIÓ LA ENTREGA: Esta entrega se realiza)on behalf of CCP 416.20 defunct corporation.
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ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Marin Housing Authority (MHA) is inviting real estate owners in Marin County to submit proposals for participation in the Housing Choice Voucher (aka, Section 8) Project Based Assistance (PBV) Program. Under this program, if the successful bidder is awarded the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract, MHA will make housing assistance payments to the owner for units leased and occupied by eligible individuals/families taken from the MHA waitlist. Proposals will be accepted only for existing units in projects where no more than 25% of the units are project-based. This cap will not apply if the PBV units over the 25% cap are leased only to elderly families, disabled families or families receiving supportive services. Single family properties of 1 to 4 units are exempt from the 25% limit. All units must be decent, safe and sanitary. Rental assistance may be provided for up to a total of 35 units to successful bidder(s). All operating expenses are the responsibility of the owner. Rents that are established for the project will be commensurate with comparable rents for similar rental units in the area in which the project is located, based on an appraisal. In all cases, however, rents cannot exceed the maximum allowable payment standard as established by MHA for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. All new admissions to units under the Project-Based Assistance Program may only be selected from the MHA Housing Choice Voucher waiting list. Owner proposals will be evaluated using, among other factors outlined in the RFP, the following basic criteria: • Experience as an owner in the tenant-based voucher program and owner compliance with the owner’s obligations under the tenant-based program; • Extent to which the project furthers MHA goal of de-concentrating poverty and expanding housing and economic opportunities; • If applicable, extent to which services for special populations are provided on site or in the immediate area for occupants of the property; and • Extent to which units are occupied by families that are eligible to participate in the PBV program. Participation in the Project-Based Assistance Program requires compliance with Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Requirements. For additional submission requirements, including critical deadlines, interested parties need to review the Request for Proposals for Housing Choice Voucher Program Project-Based Assistance (RFP). The RFP may be reviewed at www. marinhousing.org or at MHA’s San Rafael office, 4020 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael, CA. Faxed and e-mail proposals cannot be accepted. Owners will be notified by letter of the acceptance or rejection of their proposals. All proposals MUST be received no later than 4:30 PM, May 22, 2014.
What’s Your sign? WEEK OF APRIL 25- MAy 1, 2014
By LEONA MOON
ARIES (March 21 - April 19) Have you been bidding your troubles away on eBay, Aries? It’s true—it’s always safer to have a few means of income, but don’t let rare baseball cards and T-shirts worn by a Kardashian consume your free time. Ease up on the money stress and go out with your friends on April 30. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Taurus, the sun is finally in your sign! And unfortunately, so is a tickle in your throat. Conquer this cold in its early stages; stock up on Emergen-C, vitamin C and chamomile tea on May 1. Your party is around the corner and all eyes are going to be on you. You don’t want all eyes wondering: “Is that a booger in your nose?” GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) We all have that friend, Gemini, the friend who drinks first and thinks later. Well this week you’re on duty in the friend zone. April 26 it’s your job to ensure no friend is left behind. A little honesty goes a long way and leaves a positive lasting impression on one of your closest comrades. Don’t be afraid to tell it like it is. CANCER (June 21 - July 22) The new moon is here and so are new friends! Get out of your regular routine and march down to a local watering hole of your choosing. If you find yourself on a blind date or across the bar from a looker on April 27 try using, “How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice, I’m Don Juan.” LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) What is going on at work, Leo? Have your weekends off become filled with paperwork and espresso shots? It’s likely April 29 will bring big news in your work sector. Maneuver around it strategically. You may not be on board with plaid Mondays and gingham Wednesdays, but don’t overstep your boundaries. After all, with your confidence you can wear any pattern. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) What’s been going on around the world, Virgo? Your earth sign is screaming for attention; you’ve got to nurture your soil, so get out of town! On April 26 pack your bags for a trip that’s been patiently waiting on your to-do list. We know work comes first, but let loose. A few rounds of craps at the Graton Resort & Casino could do you, and your bank account, good! LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Is Oprah visiting your place of business? Whoever it is, it’s clear that this VIP wants a little Libra in his or her life! Trust in your confidence on April 29; anything you say will be looked at with high regard. Your ideas have weight this week. So take this opportunity seriously and don’t waste your words on conspiracy theories and celebrity gossip. No one actually cares if LiLo was caught drinking again. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) Have you found yourself tied up with a Stage Five Clinger, Scorpio? It’s clear someone in your life can’t get enough of you, and you can’t get away from this special someone fast enough. Whether this possessive partner sprouted out of friendship or lust, beware you’re going to have to let your fan down easy. Your admirer may not have your name tattooed over his or her heart yet, but time is of the essence. Don’t delay or you might find yourself with a permanent problem. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Have you had your eye on that Employee of the Month parking spot? Guess what, it’s yours for the taking! Your hard work has paid off, Sagittarius. Your creative juices have been flowing and flooding your work space with innovative and eye-catching ideas. Now’s the time to go with the flow and experiment. Trail-blaze down a path you want in your future—if that means making a lateral move at work, take a risk! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Surprise, your ex is in town from Canada! Who knew?! Certainly not you, Capricorn. Take deep breaths and approach this situation with your logical nature. And no, filing for an expedited restraining order isn’t the short-term answer. Your old flame arrives with the new moon, meaning a new perspective might provide the perfect groundwork for a round two lovefest. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) When was the last time you texted home, Aquarius? Sure you’re a free spirit, but that doesn’t mean that Mom doesn’t worry! Give your parents a call on April 30—they want to discuss the season finale of How I Met Your Mother. And an unprovoked call could mean the world to your folks. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) You’ve been selected as the next contestant on The Price Is Right, Pisces! Well maybe we shouldn’t promise you a spot on Bob Barker’s legendary show, but it is a fair warning that you’re about to get some recognition in the publishing or public speaking world. And the price will be right; it will be attached to a hefty check. April 25 - May 1, 2014 Pacific Sun 23