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This letter is a reply to Ms. Silverstein’s opinion piece [‘A toot of the horn,’ Letters page, April 10]. Her piece is erroneous in several ways and comes to what I regard as an erroneous conclusion. First, it is not true that there was no evidence that Dr. Simon’s assailant was a threat. People familiar with the case know that there is plenty of such evidence. Out of consideration for Dr. Simon’s assailant, this is neither the time nor place to list them. But should this case actually come to trial everyone will know the evidence and it will place Dr. Simon in a much more sympathetic light. The fact that this evidence was withheld from the grand jury says more about District Attorney Ed Berberian’s fitness for his position than it does about Dr. Simon’s fitness as a neighbor. Second, Ms. Silverstein makes reference to “the safety of his garage” as if the garage was some sort of impregnable fortress. In fact, there was no safety in Dr. Simon’s garage because he couldn’t shut the door. And he couldn’t shut the door because his assailant had driven his vehicle partially into the garage itself. Some safety! Third, Ms. Silverstein, apparently taking her cue from the D.A.’s office, makes reference to Dr. Simon’s collection of firearms as if it was germane to this case. It is not. This case is a simple matter of self-defense and Dr. Simon’s hobby is not going to be on trial. If Ms. Silver-
stein wants to eschew the immunity of the herd and live in a neighborhood where no one owns firearms, she is free to attempt it. Finally, a few words about the tactics of Mr. Berberian. There is a “second bite of the apple” provision in California criminal law that allows prosecutors to re-charge defendants after a case has been dismissed. The intent of the law was to cover cases in which new evidence came to light after the original dismissal. It was not supposed to give prosecutors a mulligan. Mr. Berberian introduced no new evidence to the grand jury which then proceeded to re-indict Dr. Simon without having the proper context to do so. By abusing the provisions of the law, Mr. Berberian seems to be taking on a personal vendetta. His actions are those of a fanatic and fanaticism has no place in the DA’s office. To sum up: I would rather have Dr. Simon for a neighbor than Ed Berberian as a D.A. Ed Berberian is a dangerous man. Dr. Simon is not.
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I resent Nikki Silverstein and her political opinions being touted as the last word. I am referring to her law enforcement bashing in the recent Hero & Zero [April 10]. She doesn’t provide a single fact about the situation, the reason the officer felt his life was in danger, etc., but feels free to accuse the officer of near murder. I know that some people are thrilled to blame the cops and never the low-lifes who
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alive and well here in Marin. The smallest infraction can wind up costing hundreds of dollars when state and local “fees” are tacked on. If you miss paying on time your bill can become thousands of dollars with the threat of jail time and a suspended license. Of course, this highway robbery disproportionately hits the poor the hardest as when their car is towed and “stored” at a cost approaching a hundred dollars a day. This is paying over 10 times per square-foot more for your car to sit in some dusty back lot than the cost of prime office space in the finest location. If you can’t bail it out quickly, you may lose the car entirely. This out of control levying of ever increasing fines has created a present-day debtors’ prison for those who can least afford it. More than 4.2 million drivers’ licenses have been
suspended in California since 2006 but only 72,000 have been reinstated. This leaves millions of people unable to drive legally to work or school and leaves all of us uninsured in case they get in an accident. This is costing our social welfare system hundreds of millions of dollars and un-measurable lost opportunities for these people to improve their lives. In Marin, these abusive fines, seizures and suspensions are the direct fault of our county supervisors who use the courts to squeeze more money out of the citizenry to waste on their pet projects. Instead of continuing to enable this thievery, Sacramento should legislate strict, realistic limits on traffic ticket and court fines.
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Affordable housing oasis in West Marin? Opportunity exists to transform U.S. Coast Guard property in Point Reyes Station by Pe te r Se id m an
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he second shot at a bill that would get the federal government to help Marin provide affordable housing in West Marin is sitting in Congress. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the bill has little chance of passing. But affordable housing proponents are firm in their efforts to make a project happen. Although the odds seem stacked against them, affordable housing advocates, the county Board of Supervisors and Congressman Jared Huffman remain committed to giving it the old college try. At stake is a surplus United States Coast Guard property in Point Reyes Station. The Coast Guard built housing there for people who worked at a nearby communications center, a complex of 10 two-story
townhouses to house 36 men and their families. Another building, a two-story dormitory-type structure was built to house 42 single men on the 37-acre site. The Coast Guard spent $1.1 million to build the complex in 1972. As many as 185 people lived there at one time, which increased the population of Point Reyes by a sizeable percentage. The Coast Guard eventually changed its housing policies and plans for housing, which affected the Point Reyes complex. Rather than maintain the complex at Point Reyes, the Coast Guard distributed housing vouchers for the employees at the communications center, allowing them to live in nearby towns. That meant that the Point Reyes property was no longer
needed. It went on the surplus list and is slated to be sold within the year, most probably. The Coast Guard intends to sell the property to the highest bidder in its 2016 fiscal year, which starts in October of 2015. A group of affordable housing proponents, elected officials and members of the Community Land Trust Association of West Marin (CLAM), recognized that the surplus Coast Guard property would be an ideal site for affordable housing, which is badly needed in West Marin. But competing on the open market in an open bidding battle to submit the highest offer was, and is, a daunting proposition. Congressman Huffman, who represents Marin, introduced a bill in the House of Representatives in November of 2014 to allow the county and CLAM to buy and manage the property in a fair sale process but without the pressure of an open bidding war. The idea was to compile a fair-value price and then arrange for a sale based on it. Marin Supervisor Steve Kinsey, who represents West Marin, stepped up and asked his colleagues on the board to support the effort. In a November 25 letter, Kinsey asked them for a resolution of support for Huffman’s bill, the Point Reyes Coast Guard Housing Conveyance Act. “An extraordinary, unique opportunity to create affordable housing in West
Marin is before us,” Kinsey wrote. “The U.S. Coast guard is about to sell its 30-acre property in Point Reyes Station, which includes 36 housing units and other community facilities. Normally this sale would go to the highest bidder, through an auction by the U.S. General Services Administration. “As we know well, the current market forces and the coastal permit process combine to make constructing new affordable housing in West Marin almost impossible. “Recognizing that an opportunity like this one may never happen again in West Marin, I have been working closely with County staff and Congressman Huffman to pursue this unique property for the benefit of Marin residents. Congressman Huffman has taken a leadership position in drafting [the legislation], which would require that the Coast Guard convey the property to the county of Marin, based on a value to be determined by a real estate appraiser to be selected by the County, and with the consideration of equity and fairness, reflecting the depth of need for affordable housing in West Marin. “Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein have expressed strong interest in sponsoring similar legislation during the coming ‘lame duck’ legislative session. “The Community Land Trust of Marin is an active partner in the pursuit of this property, and, should it go forward, would
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be a logical partner to the County in supporting the acquisition of the property, its conversion from military use, as well as the future management of affordable housing on the property. An extraordinary level of support has been expressed by the community for the project ... “Please join me in sending a resounding message of support to our congressional representatives for the proposed bill, as well as our great appreciation for their efforts to enable this critically important acquisition via direct negotiation, versus a GSA auction. The success of this project would be a legacy for generations to come.” The heartfelt nature of the proposal is especially understandable considering the number of affordable units that could become available at the Coast Guard site. And they could become available without traveling the strict and often difficult-tonavigate road through planning and environmental rules and regulations. That’s because housing already is a historical use on the property and making it affordable to civilians would not change that use as it relates to planning and environmental regulations. The total number of housing units that could be added on the site might not seem huge, but given the total number of residents in Point Reyes, the significance of the property comes into focus. Using the property for affordable housing could create units for the equivalent of about 10 percent of the town’s population of about 870 residents. Despite the support of Kinsey and his fellow supervisors, who unanimously supported the Kinsey resolution, the bill Huffman introduced in the House to get the government to sell the property without an auction, H.R.5684, died a fairly quick death in the 113th Congress last year. But Huffman is taking another grab at the brass ring this congressional session.
He reintroduced the idea of getting the feds to convey the Coast Guard property to the county without going to an auction. The reintroduction is contained in H.R.1402 and remains alive. It’s currently in committee. In a statement made when Huffman introduced his first version of the legislation in November, he said, “The dearth of affordable housing in West Marin has pushed more and more working-class families out of the region, negatively impacting families and making it hard for local businesses and agricultural producers to find long-term staff. We have a rare opportunity to provide affordable housing to the Point Reyes community without impacting the existing landscape. I’m glad that this effort has received such strong support from the local community, and my bill would ensure that we are able to capitalize on this opportunity. “The potential acquisition of the Coast Guard housing facility presents a chance to significantly improve affordable housing in West Marin.” Kim Thompson, executive director of the Community Land Trust Association of West Marin, said, “This 30-acre site, in walking distance of downtown Point Reyes Station, could provide much needed affordable homes at a time when many local families are being displaced due to land speculation and the conversion of rental homes into vacation rentals. We strongly support Congressman Huffman’s efforts to put this site into the community’s hands, and hope that Senators Feinstein and Boxer will take up this effort in the Senate.” CLAM and fellow supporters of affordable housing in West Marin note that the situation along the coast is dire for many lower-income people. They must compete for housing in an area where housing units 9>
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are eliminated from the market because wealthier people use properties for second homes. According to CLAM, “Escalation of home and land prices in the Point Reyes National Seashore area have dramatically reduced the rental market, escalated rental prices, and made affordable home ownership for working families impossible. There is widespread recognition that the communities surrounding Tomales Bay are in danger of being hollowed out by market forces that promote displacement of local residents and those who work locally. Community ownership of [the Coast Guard site] would provide affordable homes that are the anchor of community health.”
This 30-acre site, in walking distance of downtown Point Reyes Station, could provide much needed affordable homes at a time when many local families are being displaced due to land speculation and the conversion of rental homes into vacation rentals. — Kim Thompson, executive director of the Community Land Trust Association of West Marin CLAM also points out that “the creation of affordable homes and community assets at the site will not involve any additional building footprint; rather, it will involve the wise re-use and ongoing stewardship of existing buildings.” In addition to the housing units that could be offered to lower income residents on the site, the property could add what CLAM calls valuable “community space.” CLAM notes that dozens of community groups, schools and organizations are supporting the effort to turn the property into an affordable housing oasis. In what looks like a repeat of the legislation’s path last year, the newer version that Huffman introduced in this Congress rests in committee. Govtrak.us gives the legislation a dismal one percent chance of becoming law. But that dismal prognostication isn’t stopping CLAM and other supporters in their efforts to convert the Coast Guard property to affordable housing. The feds are still scheduled to put the property up for auction starting sometime in October. There’s still time to convince and persuade, say supporters of the affordable housing project.Y Contact the writer at peter@pseidman.com.
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DANGEROUSLY UNDIAGNOSED: PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE
by Dr. Laura Pak, a vascular surgery specialist and doctor at Marin General Hospital (MGH).
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re you familiar with PAD? If not, you’re not alone. Seventy-five percent of US adults have never even heard of this common condition, and yet it affects 12 million Americans – more than all types of cancer combined. Ten to twenty percent of people 65 and older have PAD. Because the disease is under-diagnosed, an estimated 30 % of people with PAD don’t even know they have it. Unfortunately, when it comes to PAD, what you don’t know really can hurt you. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is narrowing (stenosis) in the arteries of the legs caused by atherosclerosis, the plaque build up associated with heart disease and stroke. About a third of people with PAD develop such severe impairment in blood flow that they are likely to lose their leg if blood flow is not restored. We call this limb-threatening ischemia, and it can be associated with leg wounds that don’t heal, gangrene (dead tissue) or unremitting pain in the foot or lower leg.
When walking starts to hurt
The earliest sign of PAD is claudication – leg pain with walking that improves immediately when you rest. Patients typically describe claudication as a deep muscular ache or weakness in the back of the calf or, less commonly, the thigh. The pain arises only after walking a certain distance, and comes on more readily if you are walking at a fast pace, or uphill. Claudication dissipates once you have been standing still for a few minutes. Most people do not develop this type of pain with other forms of exercise, such as riding a bike, swimming, or working out on a stair-step machine. Claudication should not be confused with sciatica, a stinging or burning pain that shoots down the back of the leg and is caused by a pinched nerve in the back. Unlike claudication, sciatica pain can arise from standing or sitting too long and usually takes a while to dissipate. Arthritis pain can also be mistaken for claudication, but arthritis involves the joints rather than the muscles, and arthritis pain is typically at its worst when you first start an exercise and diminishes as you keep going. Testing for PAD involves checking pulses in the legs and performing an ankle-brachial index (ABI). The ABI is a ratio of the blood pressure in the leg to the blood pressure in the arm. It is normal when the pressures are equal. If the blood pressure in the leg is lower than in the arm, the ABI is abnormal. An ultrasound or CT can be performed to locate a specific region of stenosis or occlusion in the leg.
Getting a leg up on PAD
Treating PAD begins with controlling risk factors for atherosclerosis, such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and diabetes, or pre-diabetes. It is essential to stop smoking immediately. There are two approaches to treating a dangerous arterial narrowing or blockage associated with PAD: bypass surgery and angioplasty.
Bypass surgery
A bypass is a surgery used to treat blockages in arteries or arterial aneurysms. A tube (graft) is tunneled through the leg and sewn into the artery above the blockage and the artery below the blockage, to create the bypass, a detour around the occluded segment. Bypass surgery can usually be performed through 2 or 3 small incisions in the leg, with the patient under spinal or light general anesthesia. Generally, patients stay in the hospital a day or two after surgery.
Angioplasty
Angioplasty is a minimally invasive way of treating blockages in arteries. A small tube (catheter) is inserted into the artery through a needle stick in the groin. Contrast dye is injected into the artery and continuous X-ray monitoring (fluoroscopy) is used to reveal areas of stenosis. A wire and a balloon catheter are then threaded through the artery, past the region of blockage, to dilate the artery from the inside. This literally “cracks” the plaque, expanding the vessel to make more room for blood to flow through the artery. Angioplasty can be performed in the operating room or fluoroscopy suite, under a local anesthetic with sedation. Patients can generally go home the same day. Both bypass and angioplasty patients may be prescribed aspirin or a blood thinning medication after their procedure. Bypass is the more invasive procedure, but is generally associated with better long-term outcomes than angioplasty. Angioplasty is minimally invasive and healing time after the procedure is generally very brief. However, angioplasty may not last as long as bypass surgery. Over time, re-narrowing of the artery (restenosis) is not uncommon. The best way of reducing your risk of developing complications of PAD is to become informed. If you have risk factors, consider a screening (see sidebar). If you think you may be experiencing claudication, don’t wait: make an appointment to see your doctor today.
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Driven to distraction Students get mindful about texting behind the wheel
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ow many of you have texted while driving?” Inside the Sir Francis Drake High School auditorium, around a third of the student audience members raise their hands ... then, tentatively about 10 more— kids checking out each other’s reactions. The question is posed by a woman named Debbie Barrios, a mother of five whose husband was killed by a distracted driver speeding through a stop sign at 60 mph. “I was told that I could feel good that the accident wasn’t my husband’s fault,” said Barrios, who speaks on behalf of AT&T’s It Can Wait campaign. But if you drive while distracted and injure or kill yourself, Barrios tells the audience, the end result is the same. “We are responsible for the entire field.” The conversation with Barrios caps a weeklong Distracted Driving Campaign organized and led by Drake’s Peer Resource class in collaboration with Marin’s Safe Routes to Schools program and the Marin Bicycle Coalition. Distracted driving-related crashes killed 3,154 people in 2013, and injured 424,000—an increase from 421,000 the previ10 PACIFIC SUN APRIL 17 - APRIL 23, 2015
ous year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). Teen drivers ages 16-19 have the highest crash rate of any group in the U.S. A recent AT&T survey indicates that while 97 percent of teens know that texting while driving is dangerous, 43 percent of them admit to sending a text while driving—and 75 percent say the practice is common among their friends. “If you are in a car with a texting driver,” Barrios tells the Drake students, “don’t close your eyes. Tell them to stop. It’s your responsibility to say, ‘My life is important.’” Her simple entreaty is backed by decades of research that explains why our brains are incapable of multitasking—and also why it is so hard for us to stop. One hundred years ago, we didn’t have a concept called multitasking, says David Teater, Senior Director of Transportation Initiatives at the National Safety Council (NSC). “People came home at the end of the day and ate dinner with the family. We didn’t get on the phone or watch TV.” During the Second World War, pilots were handed radar technology, and were increasingly required to
multitask. “When they were flying planes with all sorts of screens and other stimuli, they began making mistakes,” Teater says. The field of attention science was born. “We learned that when you are talking about anything cognitively demanding, like driving, the human brain can truly only do one thing at a time.” Today, cognitive research tracks, measures and illustrates the distracted brain in vivid MRI technology, providing a biological basis for driver risk. Scans reveal that just listening to a disembodied voice on the phone decreases our brain activity by 37 percent in the area responsible for driving skills, like navigation and organizing visual information, according to Carnegie Mellon University research. “Our brains don’t multitask,” says cognitive psychologist David Strayer, who has led distracted driving research for more than a decade. “Rather, we ‘task switch,’ shuffling information and attention. Behind the wheel, the fallout of this mental juggling is a phenomenon called ‘inattention blindness,’ in which drivers look at but fail to see 50 percent of the information in their driving environment. Important information, like a red light
or a person on a bicycle falls away from view and is not processed by the brain.” Talking on the phone while driving increases our risk of crashing fourfold—the same level of impairment as driving above the legal intoxication limit. Texting increases risk by a factor of 23. Most of us know that it’s wrong: Ninetyeight percent of those using cellphones regularly say that they are aware of the dangers, according to AT&T. Yet three-quarters of us admit to texting and driving anyway. “We all think we’re invincible,” says Aria, a Drake Peer Resource student who helped lead the school’s recent campaign. “But (a distracted driving accident) can happen to any one of us.” For all of its awesome complexity and evolution over thousands of years, the human brain is slow to the draw when it comes to technology’s demands. “Our ability to recognize that we are distracted and control our behavior requires a part of the brain called the prefrontal cortex,” Strayer says, “and yet this same prefrontal cortex is also what we use to multitask.” This
the car—“such a little and common thing”— could save a life. Nearby, a chalk-drawn crosswalk is a “distracted walking awareness zone,” enforced with tickets. “People were glad to get tickets to remind them,” a student says. “One person wanted more.” Their willingness to take responsibility is poignant—especially when you consider the next issue raised by Barrios at the assembly: “How many of you have a parent who texts and drives?” she asks. Again, hands shoot up. More disconcerting still: Teens say that their parents are calling and texting them, while they are driving—and expecting an immediate response. More than half of U.S. teens are on their cellphones with a parent while they are driving, according to National Institutes of Health surveys. “This happens a lot,” acknowledge the kids in Drake’s Peer Resource class. “Sometimes we text back while driving just to calm our parents down. But they need to be patient and trust us. They need to know it can wait.” “You have an 18-year-old entering into the most dangerous period of their lives,” marvels David Teater, whose son Joseph was killed by a young woman who ran a red light while involved in a cellphone conversation. “You tell your kids at the least not to text and not to use the phone at all—and yet they’ve spent the past 18 years watching you do it. Your credibility is out the window.”
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explains why we are able to ignore our bad behavior, even to our peril. “We are like Mr. Magoo, blindly unaware that we are causing mayhem,” he says. Our brains also have a difficult time recognizing the difference between a friend’s social update, a reminder from the boss and a true emergency. Even the most disciplined among us become momentarily spellbound by the chime of a text tone. As social creatures hard-wired for survival, we are biologically compelled to respond to the proverbial tap on the shoulder. “You must discover whether the person is an opportunity or a threat,” writes journalist Matt Richtel, who explored technology’s effect on the human mind in a series of Pulitzer Prize-winning columns. His recently published book, A Deadly Wandering: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption in the Age of Attention, chronicles the story of a college student who fatally struck two rocket scientists as he texted and weaved along a Utah highway. “When the phone rings ... you want to find out who it is. You need to. Your bottom-up survival system demands it,” Richtel writes. Over at Drake, the kids seem ready to take on this challenge. “It’s a temptation we have to deal with,” one student tells me, as a group of us watch a gym full of kids in baggy shorts try to text without getting hit in the head during a game of “distracted dodgeball.” The students rattle off statistics in rapid-fire fashion and discuss the issue with intense resolve. They want people to know that to ignore a text in
A ghost car seat memorial at Drake's Senior Tree illustrates a texting-while-driving fatality.
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Along with such significant challenges, technology is also presenting opportunities to understand and control our impulses. A growing wave of anti-distraction apps, some designed especially for teens and parents to use together, are readily available and often free. Tools like the LifeSaver App, AT&T’s DriveMode and Sprint’s Drive First will shut down the phone when a car starts moving, auto-respond to calls with an ‘I am driving and will call you when I have arrived’ message and record and share driver behavior with a parent or employer. A variety of hardware devices combine telecommunications and mobility (telematics) to block incoming calls and outgoing texts. App-makers are working with insurers to push for financial incentives for safe driving behavior. Community-wide efforts are also key— and organizations like the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, AT&T, the National Safety Council and Allstate are heading up advocacy and education programs as well as legislative efforts. “We need to provide ongoing opportunities for parents and teens to have conversations and find agreement,” says Peer Resource class teacher Diana Winkler, herself the mother of two teens who are currently learning to drive. “One and done awareness days are not enough.” In the school’s courtyard, kids flip skateboards and gather at lunch tables. At the center of the scene, students have turned the massive Senior Tree into a memorial, wrapped with yellow caution tape. Ghostly white-painted bicycles, a tricycle and a car seat scattered with plush toys hang precariously from the tree’s branches, each accompanied by a “true incident” report, documenting the crash that killed a baby named Enzo Williams. The driver, who was text messaging at the time of the crash, did not appear to brake before hitting the car, which was at a stoplight. “It’s satisfying to know that you can stop yourself from a tragic experience if you are encouraged to work on your self- restraint and put the phone in the trunk or the back seat,” say students as they look back on the week. They are taking Debbie Barrios seriously when she urges them at the assembly’s conclusion to “be the generation that changes this.” Y
Sir Francis Drake High School dedicates walls and trees to educating students about the dangers of texting while driving.
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The need for speed Lino Ramos, of Sonoma Raceway, talks ‘Furious 7’ by David Te mp l e ton
Paul Walker died in a car accident in November of 2013, before the filming of ‘Furious 7’ was complete. The actor’s brothers, Cody and Caleb, filled in during some scenes.
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rifting is not about speed,” explains Lino Ramos, of Sonoma Raceway, where he founded the popular weekly “Wednesday Night Drift” program. “Drifting,” he says, “is all about technique. It’s about taking a car out of control, and still controlling it.” Sitting at his desk at the raceway— where his office is perched atop a high hill overlooking the facility’s 1600 acres—Ra-
mos calls up a video on a computer and swivels the screen around for me to see. He’s found footage of a car engaging in the technique called “drifting,” in which the driver intentionally oversteers the car, causing a noticeable loss of traction in the rear end of the vehicle. “It looks pretty cool, doesn’t it,” Ramos says, appreciatively. “It’s even more fun to do it.”
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For most of us, of course, watching is as close as we’ll get to drifting, and for several million people across the world, the best way to watch professional drivers losing partial control of their cars while maintaining enough control not to die, is by watching one of the seven movies in the phenomenal Fast & Furious series. The most recent entry, Furious 7—which Ramos and I have met up here at Sonoma
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Raceway to discuss—has already made more than three-quarters of a billion dollars, and that’s in just three weeks. “Drifting is just one of the things the drivers do in the movie,” Ramos says, “but I definitely think it’s the popularity of the Fast & Furious movies that have made drifting so popular over the last few years.” Ramos has worked at Sonoma Raceway—formerly Infineon Raceway—for 22 years, ever since he was 16 years old, doing basic laborer work around the massive site. It was Sears Point Raceway back then, and as the facility has changed hands a time or two, Ramos has worked his way up to his current position as Director of Facilities, managing the entire property, supervising 24 employees, overseeing everything from changing over the track configuration from one kind of event to another, all the way to setting up for massive Nascar Cup competitions. With the 4-year-old Wednesday Night Drift program, Ramos has been able to indulge his love of the sport that makes a car look as if it’s ice skating across a track—simultaneously thrilling and magical, and a little bit scary. Which pretty much describes Furious 7. The film—completed, tragically enough, after star Paul Walker died in a car crash in 2013—takes the original concept of the first film, about a cop infiltrating a gang of car thieves, and makes it a cross between a James Bond movie and American Graffiti, with a lot more fistfights than the latter and much cooler cars than the former. In the film, featuring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Dwayne Johnson, cars do a lot more than just drive. They drop from airplanes, parachute to the ground and land on curving mountain roads. They play chicken at 100 miles an hour. They fly out through the windows of a 100-story skyscraper, sail through the air and crash through the window of a second skyscraper, and then a third. They careen from a parking garage and sideswipe a helicopter, somehow dropping off a package before plummeting to the ground. “It’s a lot of fun,” Ramos admits. “As a guy who loves cars, it’s great to see drivers do all this crazy stuff. But I kind of miss the first movies, where it was all about drag racing with your friends. Working on cars together. Having fun seeing how fast your car can go. A lot of the stuff they do in the movies now, you couldn’t really do. That stunt with the skyscrapers? That’s not even possible.” Asked if he thinks these movies have encouraged people to take more chances while driving, Ramos agrees that that’s probably the case. “And that’s why I go to a lot of car shows and car events,” he says. “I go out and I tell people about what we’re doing here, where you can come out and drive fast and do all kinds of fun things that aren’t legal, or safe, to do on the street.”
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In a strange way, Paul Walker’s death illustrates the danger of driving recklessly, underscoring the need to separate what trained drivers do in movies and what the rest of us can do on an open road. “It’s so unfortunate,” Ramos says. “Paul Walker’s death could have been avoided in so many ways. But unfortunately, you can’t turn the clock back. I really don’t think Paul Walker was the kind of guy to be doing anything reckless out on the streets. He wasn’t even the one driving. It was his friend, the owner of the Porsche. Lots of times, people with expensive cars want to show off how cool their car is, or how fast it can go. It makes it so easy for something to go wrong. And things can go wring fast, just like, ‘Click!’—Everything’s going in the other direction.” Another way Ramos believes that the Fast & Furious movies have had an influence is that the number of women who’ve been taking up drifting and other car-driving skills has been growing. In the Furious films, Michelle Rodriguez can do pretty much anything the guys can do behind a wheel, or under the hood. “It’s pretty cool to see a woman come out here and start working on her car,” Ramos says. “And then she gets behind
the wheel and goes out drifting with the other drivers. It’s happening more and more, and I think some of that is because of these movies. A woman sees Fast & Furious and she thinks, ‘I could do that!’ “Cars are fun to be around,” he continues. “Cars are fun to work on, and fun to drive and it doesn’t matter whether you are a guy or a girl. You can get hooked pretty easily.” Ramos leads me out to the parking lot, where his own 1989 Mustang is waiting. He’s made a number of adjustments of his own. “When you drive it on the street, every time you shift, you can hear the blow-off, and you can feel that there’s the power there under the hood, if you ever wanted to use it,” he says. “I wouldn’t do it, but if I was on the highway, and a Corvette pulled up next to me, I know that I could punch it and leave that Corvette behind in just a few seconds. That’s a cool feeling. It’s a very special feeling, knowing you are sitting in a car that could go really, really fast if it had to.” Y Ask David if he’s ever gotten a speeding ticket at talkpix@ earthlink.net.
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CELEBRATE MOM! Reserve a table now at Terrapin Crossroads for Mother’s Day—Sunday, May 10. A special brunch buffet including Eggs Benedict, French toast, chicken piccata, beef brisket and other tasty items will be offered from 10am to 3pm. Mom gets a complimentary sparkling wine cocktail and there will be live music. The cost is $39 and children under 12 are $15. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael. For more information, visit terrapincrossroads.com or call 415/524-2773. Share your hunger pains with Tanya at thenry@pacificsun.com.
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F R I D AY A P R I L 1 7 — T H U R S D AY A P R I L 2 3 Movie summaries by M at t hew St af fo r d Black Souls (1:43) Italian noir about a goatfarmer’s son who longs for the dazzling high life of his Mafiosi uncles. l British Arrows Awards (1:14) Alluring cornucopia of the UK’s top TV commercials from the past year. l Child 44 (2:17) Two provincial cops in 1953 Soviet Russia dodge goons and bureaucrats as they track down a serial killer; Gary Oldman and Tom Hardy star. l Cinderella (1:46) Live-action Disney version of the 1950 Disney cartoon stars Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter and Lily James as the drudgeturned-glamour girl; Kenneth Branagh directs. l Clouds of Sils Maria (2:03) Insightful French drama about an aging movie star facing her future; Juliette Binoche stars. l Danny Collins (1:46) Aging rocker Al Pacino is inspired to revisit and refocus his life when he discovers an undelivered letter sent to him 40 years ago by John Lennon. l Deli Man (1:31) Tasty tribute to the joys of Jewish-American noshing and third-generation Texas deli king Ziggy Gruber in particular; Jerry Stiller, Larry King and others pay homage. l Desert Dancer (1:44) True tale of a group of young Iranians who embraced freedom of movement through banned videos of Gene Kelly, Rudolf Nureyev and Michael Jackson. l Friday (2:00) Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ice Cube/Chris Tucker hip-hop comedy with a screening of the director’s cut plus interviews with the cast. l Furious 7 (2:17) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson are back and speedier than ever; Jason Statham, Djimon Hounson and Kurt Russell bring the testosterone. l Get Hard (1:40) Goofball comedy about a rich embezzler who hires his streetwise gardener to prep him for life at San Quentin; Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart star. l Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem (1:55) Acclaimed Israeli film about an unhappy woman’s nightmarish attempts to get a divorce in a patriarchal, rigidly devout society. l Home (1:34) DreamWorks cartoon about the unusual friendship between a rambunctious earthling and an extraterrestrial misfit; Jim Parsons and Rihanna lend voice. l Insurgent (1:59) Fugitive Shailene Woodley searches the ruins of dystopian Chicago for answers, closure and the meaning of it all; Kate Winslet is her evil nemesis. l It Follows (1:40) Unique horror flick about a haunted young woman who can only exorcise herself by having sex. l Jiro Dreams of Sushi (1:21) Toothsome documentary portrait of Jiro Ono, whose 10-seat subway-stop Tokyo eatery is universally regarded as the finest sushi restaurant on the planet. l Kingsman: The Secret Service (2:09) A topsecret espionage organization turns a tough street kid into an international superspy; Michael Caine and Samuel L. Jackson star. l Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (1:45) Sundance fave about a Japanese cubicle drone who sets off for Fargo in search of the Coen Brothers’ fictional stolen cash. l Lambert & Stamp (2:00) Documentary looks back at the Swinging London world of The Who and their charismatic managers, Kit Lambert and Chris Stamp. l Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed (1:48) Spanish charmer about a Beatles nut who travels to Almeria in hopes of meeting idol John Lennon. l The Longest Ride (2:08) The romance between a rodeo rider and an art student is sparked by the romantic memories of a sage widower; Alan Alda stars. l Love Thy Nature (1:16) Eye-filling documentary about our intimate relationship with the natural world and how we can nurture it; Liam Neeson narrates. l McFarland, USA (2:09) Kevin Costner stars in the inspiring story of a disadvantaged high school’s triumphant long-distance racing squad. l Mr. Turner (2:29) Mike Leigh biopic stars Timothy Spall in a prizewinning performance as the great yet eccentric 19th century British painter l
J.M.W. Turner. l Monkey Kingdom (1:42) Documentary focuses on a monkey mama struggling to raise her newborn in the wilds of Southeast Asia; Tina Fey narrates. l National Theatre London: The Hard Problem (3:00) Tom Stoppard’s latest drama concerns a cranial biologist whose belief in human psychology is at odds with the computer-centric certainties of her colleagues. l National Theatre London: A View from the Bridge (2:15) Arthur Miller’s dark tale of lust, jealousy and betrayal is presented in a dynamic new production live from the West End. l Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (1:34) Clueless mall fuzz Kevin James heads to Vegas for a little R&R … or does he? l Planetary (1:25) Dazzling journey across continents and the cosmos examines humanity’s place on planet Earth; astronomers, environmentalists and many others share insights. l The Salt of the Earth (1:49) Wim Wenders’ documentary pays tribute to the photographs of Sebastião Salgado and his primary subjects: suffering humanity and the beauty of the Earth. l The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (1:57) While hotelier Dev Patel plans his Indian wedding and the opening of a second inn, staffers Maggie Smith and Judi Dench welcome new arrival Richard Gere! l ’71 (1:39) A disoriented British soldier struggles to survive a night of unrest on the streets of Belfast. l Seymour: An Introduction (1:24) Ethan Hawke’s documentary tribute to Seymour Bernstein, piano prodigy-turned-teacher and mentor to a generation of talented musicians. l Sing-Along Wizard of Oz (1:41) Make beautiful music as Judy and the gang ease on down the road to Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg’s fabulous score. l The Sound of Music (2:56) A dewy-eyed governess and her seven young charges enchant a cranky Austrian widower in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s megahit musical. l Still Alice (1:41) Drama stars Oscar-winner Julianne Moore in an acclaimed performance as a college professor grappling with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. l Tiburon International Film Festival The 14th annual fest offers seminars, parties, in-person tributes and films from around the globe. Call (415) 251-8433 or visit tiburonfilmfestival.com for schedule and showtimes. l True Story (1:40) Disgraced New York Times reporter Jonah Hill seeks redemption by taking down doppelganger/accused murderer James Franco. l Unfriended (1:20) High-school mean girls are stalked by the dead victim of an online video prank! l What We Do in the Shadows (1:26) Mockumentary looks at four geeky vampires trying to live a fairly normal life in Wellington, New Zealand. l While We’re Young (1:34) Noah Baumbach comedy about the desperate friendship between a middle-aged couple and two young hipsters; Naomi Watts and Ben Stiller star. l Wild Tales (2:02) Rollicking Best Foreign Film Oscar nominee dovetails six morality tales of lust, greed and anger in modern-day Argentina. l Woman in Gold (1:50) True tale of a Viennese socialite who fought to reclaim her family’s artworks 60 years after they were seized by the Nazis; Helen Mirren stars. l The Wrecking Crew (1:35) Affectionate documentary about the L.A. studio musicians of the 1960s who backed up everyone from Cole and Sinatra to The Monkees, The Byrds and The Beach Boys.
k New Movies This Week k Black Souls (Not Rated) k British Arrows Awards (Not Rated) k Child 44 (R)
Cinderella (PG) k Clouds of Sils Maria (R)
Danny Collins (R)
Deli Man (PG-13) k Desert Dancer (PG-13) k Friday (R)
Furious 7 (PG-13) Get Hard (R) Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem (Not Rated) Home (PG)
Insurgent (PG-13) It Follows (R) k Jiro Dreams of Sushi (PG)
Kingsman: The Secret Service (R) k Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (Not Rated) k Lambert & Stamp (R)
Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed (Not Rated) The Longest Ride (PG-13)
k Love Thy Nature (Not Rated)
McFarland, USA (PG) Mr. Turner (R) k Monkey Kingdom (G) National Theatre London: The Hard Problem (Not Rated) National Theatre London: A View from the Bridge (Not Rated) k Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (PG)
k Planetary (Not Rated)
The Salt of the Earth (Not Rated) The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG) ’71 (R) Seymour: An Introduction (PG) k Sing-Along Wizard of Oz (G) k The Sound of Music (G) Still Alice (PG-13) Tiburon International Film Festival (Not Rated) k True Story (R)
k Unfriended (R)
What We Do in the Shadows (Not Rated) While We’re Young (R)
Wild Tales (R) Woman in Gold (PG-13)
The Wrecking Crew (PG)
Rafael: Fri-Sun 3:45, 8:15; Mon-Thu 8:15 Rafael: Thu 7 Regency: Fri-Sat 12:40, 4, 7:20, 10:25; Sun-Thu 12:40, 4, 7:20 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:55, 1:40, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45 Rowland: Fri-Wed 1:55, 4:35, 7:20, 10 Rafael: Fri 4, 6:30, 9; Sat-Sun 1:30, 4, 6:30, 9; Mon-Thu 6:30, 9 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1:20, 4:05, 6:40, 9:25; Sun-Wed 1:20, 4:05, 6:40 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7, 9:35; Sat-Sun 11:10, 1:45, 4:20, 7, 9:35 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:30, 2:15, 4:50, 7:40, 10:15; Sun-Thu 11:30, 2:15, 4:50, 7:40 Rowland: Fri-Wed 2:30, 7:50 Sequoia: Fri 4:35, 7:15, 9:55; Sat 1:50, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55; Sun 1:50, 4:35, 7:15; Mon-Wed 4:35, 7:15 Lark: Sun 12:40; Tue 3:30 Marin: Fri-Sat 4:30, 9:45; Sun-Thu 4:30 Regency: Mon 7:30 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:40; Sat-Sun 12, 3:15, 6:30, 9:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:45, 11:50, 12:55, 2, 3:05, 4:10, 5:15, 6:20, 7:25, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12:35, 3:50, 7, 10:10 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10 Lark: Tue 5:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 2:15, 7:10; 3D showtimes at 11:30, 4:50, 9:35 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40 Playhouse: Fri 5, 7:15, 9:35; Sat 12, 2:30, 5, 7:15, 9:35; Sun 12, 2:30, 5, 7:15; Mon-Wed 5, 7:15 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:10, 1:55, 4:45, 7:30, 10:20 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:45, 5:05, 10:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 2:30, 10:05 Lark: Tue noon (includes lunch with Sushi Ran owner Yoshi Tome and sushi chef Taka Toshii) Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:05, 4:15, 7:15, 10:10 Lark: Fri 8:30; Mon 8 Marin: Fri 4, 6:45, 9:30; Sat 1:15, 4, 6:45, 9:30; Sun 1:15, 4, 6:45; Mon-Thu 4:15, 7 Rafael: Fri, Mon-Thu 6; Sat-Sun 1:30, 6 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:20, 3:40, 6:45, 9:45; Sun-Wed 12:20, 3:40, 6:45 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:45; Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:30, 6:45, 9:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:25 Rowland: FriWed 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:25 Rafael: Sun 4:15 (filmmaker Sylvie Rokab and inventor Jay Harman in person) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:05, 2:05, 5:05, 7:55 Lark: Thu 1:45 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 2:20, 4:30, 6:50, 9; Sun-Wed 12, 2:20, 4:30, 6:50 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:45, 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 9:55 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20 Lark: Sat 1 Lark: Thu 7:30 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:15, 9:50; Sat-Sun 11:50, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:50 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:50, 12, 1:10, 2:20, 3:30, 4:40, 5:50, 7, 8:10, 9:20, 10:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:05 Lark: Wed 6:15 Marin: Fri, Mon-Thu 7:15; Sat-Sun 1:45, 7:15 Lark: Fri, Sun 5:40; Sat 4; Mon 3; Wed 1:10 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:55, 5:10, 7:40 Lark: Fri 3:30; Sat 6:50; Mon 5:50; Wed 4; Thu 5 Lark: Sun 3 Regency: Sun, Wed 2, 7 Lark: Wed 8:30 Playhouse: Call (415) 251-8433 or visit tiburonfilmfestival.com for showtimes Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1, 3:45, 7, 9:30; Sun-Wed 1, 3:45, 7 Playhouse: Fri 4, 6:45, 9:15; Sat 1, 4, 6:45, 9:15; Sun 1, 4, 6:45; Mon-Wed 4, 6:45 Regency: Fri-Sat 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:50, 10:20; Sun-Thu 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:50 Sequoia: Fri 4:20, 7, 9:40; Sat 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:40; Sun 1:40, 4:20, 7; Mon-Wed 4:20, 7 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11, 1:15, 3:25, 5:45, 8, 10:15 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12:45, 3:10, 5:35, 8, 10:20 Lark: Sat 9; Tue 8:25 Cinema: Fri-Wed 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:50, 4, 7:10, 9:40; Sun-Wed 12:50, 4, 7:10 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:45, 11:50, 1:10, 2:25, 3:35, 4:55, 6:05, 7:30, 8:35, 10:10; Sun-Thu 10:45, 11:50, 1:10, 2:25, 3:35, 4:55, 6:05, 7:30 Rafael: Fri, Tue, Wed 8:30; Sat 3:30, 8:30; Sun 7; Thu 8:45 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:15; Sun-Wed 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 Marin: Fri 4:15, 7, 9:40; Sat 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:40; Sun 1:30, 4:15, 7; Mon-Thu 4:45, 7:30 Playhouse: Fri 3:30, 7, 9:45; Sat 12:30, 3:30, 7, 9:45; Sun 12:30, 3:30, 7; Mon-Wed 3:30, 7 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:50, 1:30, 4:10, 7, 9:50; Sun-Thu 10:50, 1:30, 4:10, 7 Rafael: Fri, Tue, Wed 6:15; Sat 1:15, 6:15; Sun 1:15
Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm schedules. CinéArts at Marin 101 Caledonia St., Sausalito • 331-0255 | CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley • 388-4862 | Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera • 924-6505 | Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax • 453-5444 | Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur • 924-5111 | Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur • 461-4849 | Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael • 800-326-3264 | Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon • 435-1234 | Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael • 454-1222 | Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda • 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato • 800-326-3264
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Live music 04/17: Left Coast Syncopators New Orleans R&B quartet—this semi-acoustic quartet, an offshoot of Rhythmtown-Jive, will be layin’ down some New Orleans R&B, funky jazz, zydeco, boogie woogie & jump blues. Doors/dinners start at 6pm, show starts at 7:30pm. No cover. The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma. 707/776-4631. bigeasypetaluma.com. 04/17: Bruce Brymer’s Rockit Science An evening of music, dancing and fun. 8pm. No Cover! Papermill Creek Saloon, 1 Castro St., Forest Knolls. 415/488-9235. 4/17: Keller Williams 9pm. $32 -$37. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 415/388-1100. swmh.com. 4/17: Soul Jah Family Band 9pm. $15/adv, $17/ door. Hopmonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415/892-6200. Hopmonk.com. 4/18: Sean Hayes w/Genevieve Doors 8pm. $25 adv/$29/door. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 415/388-1100. swmh.com. 04/18: Sisters; Sassy Sister Folk! Oakland based sisters Erika, Rachel and Chloe Tietjen are fast rising singer-songwriter stars on the Strawberry, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and Kate Wolf Festival circuits. Close harmonies, inventive
arrangements and plenty of sass evoke the classic sister acts of the Andrews Sisters and Dixie Chicks! Wheelchair accessible, fine refreshments. 8pm. $20. Occidental Center for the Arts, Bohemian Highway at Graton Road, Occidental. 707/874-9392. occidentalcenterforthearts.org
04/18: Unauthorized Rolling Stones
Recognized as the leading Rolling Stones tribute band in the world, Stones insiders and die-hard fans consider this tribute group as “better than the real thing.” 8pm. $25/27. Fenix, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415/813-5600. fenixlive.com.
04/19: The Gaters with Maggie Catfish
Standards, blues, country and Hawaiian. 6pm. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 415/457-3993. panamahotel.com
04/19: Ancient Future Reunion Concert
Original line-up of the pioneering world fusion music group Ancient Future will perform together for the first time this century. 7:30pm. $20 adv, $25 at door, $35 reserved seating. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 415/383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org. 4/19: Warrior King 7pm. $15/adv, $17/door. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com. 04/20: Open Mic Hosted by Derek Smith. 8pm. Free. 19 Broadway Nightclub, 17 Broadway Blvd.,
Fairfax. 415/459-1091. 19broadway.com.
7:30pm. $10-35. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. 415/444-8000. marinjcc.org/ purim
Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 388-1100. swmh.com. 4/20:Peri’s Open Mic Electric open mic. 9pm. Free. Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. 415/459-9910. perisbar.com. 04/21: Swing Fever Let’s misbehave, songs of Cole Porter. 7pm. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St., San Rafael. 415/457-3993. panamahotel.com
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4/20: IrieFuse CD Release Party with Ridgeway Space Station Doors 7pm. Free.
4/22: Boombox plus Mikey Thunder
Rock/electronica. 8pm. $21-24. Mystic Theatre, 21 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 707/765-2121. mystictheatre.com.
4/22: David Luning, Victoria George, Elliot Randall 7pm. $15/adv, $17/door. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 415/388-1100. swmh.com. 4/23: Morgan Heritage World/reggae. 8pm. $23-$26. Mystic Theatre, 21 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 707/765-2121. mystictheatre.com. 04/23: Paul VornHagen Sax/flute with keyboards playing jazz/bossa nova. 7:20pm. Panama Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Bayview St. San Rafael. 415/457-3993. panamahotel.com.
4/23:Joshua Nelson & the Kosher Gospel Choir A rockin’ night of gospel music; Kosher Style.
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Yom HaShoah VeHaGevurah Join Us in Remembrance of the Holocaust and Acts of Courage Survivors Share Their Stories About the Righteous Gentiles to Whom They Owe Their Lives
at congregation rodef sholom
sunday, april 19, 2015 @ 4-5:30pm 170 North SaN Pedro road, SaN rafael
free community event • for more information: 415.388.1818 x 106 A program of the Partners for Jewish Life in Marin Brandeis Hillel Day School, Congregations Kol Shofar, Rodef Sholom, and Gan HaLev, Jewish Community Federation, Jewish Community Relations Council, Sinai Memorial Chapel Jewish Family and Children's Services, and the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center
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1. The bulb has been burning since 1901. 2. True: Braille became blind from an accident at age 3. 3. Ivory soap 4. The Andes, which run along the west coast of South America from Cape Horn to Panama and Venezuela. 5. Juniper 6. Ash or maple 7. Weeks 8. Boko Haram, whose name means ‘western education is forbidden.’ 9. Swimming 10. Around 47 sq. inches, (15 π), because the area formula for an ellipse or circle is π * r1 * r2. BONUS ANSWER: The Philadelphia Museum of Art.
04/21: 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. 415/383-9600. throckmortontheatre.org. 04/23: Mort Sahl: Social Satire Provocative humor and engaging conversation. 7pm. Free. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 415/383-9600. 142throckmortontheatre. org.
Theater 04/23: Shakespeare Jubilee Four plays in four
places! Bay Area Readers Dramatic Society will be reading four of Shakespeare’s finest in various locations in Sonoma County. Our readings are largely unrehearsed ... just a bunch of Shakespeareloving actors having a great time, enjoying the poetry and prose from our favorite writer! If you can’t make this one, here are all the performances: ‘Twelfth Night’ April 23 @ 6pm, Coffee Catz, 6761 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol; ‘The Comedy of Errors,’ April 24 @ 6:30pm, Sebastopol Gallery, 150 N. Main St., Sebastopol; ‘All’s Well That Ends Well,’ April 28 @ 6pm, Aqus Cafe, 189 H St., Petaluma. Free. Presented by Petaluma Readers Theatre. 707/4780057. petalumareaderstheatre.com. Through 04/26: ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Jerry Bock, music. Sheldon Harnick, lyrics. Pat Nims, director. Kate Kenyon, choreography. Carl Oser, musical direction. Preview performance 7:30pm Thurs.; 8pm Fri.-Sat.; 2pm Sun. $15. Novato Theater Co., 5420 Nave Dr., Novato. 415/883-4498. novatotheatercompany.org.
Concerts 04/17: Novato Music Association - Young At Heart A spring concert, April 17, 18 & 19, and April 24, 25 & 26. Fri. and Sat. shows begin at 8pm and are picnic nights; doors open at 6:30 pm, for you to enjoy picnic dinners you bring. Non-alcoholic drinks and homemade desserts will be available for purchase at the door. Sun. 3 pm. $5-$20. Unity in Marin, 600 Palm Drive, Novato. 415/475-5000. unityinmarin.org.
04/18: The 6th Annual Birthday Tribute to Maestro Ali Akbar Khan Join us for the 6th year
of celebrating the late Maestro Ali Akbar Khan’s birthay through musical tribute at the AACM Afternoon Sessions: 1pm, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm. Dinner 5- 7pm from Radiance Cafe for purchase. Evening Sessions: 7pm, 9pm. All day pass: $60 Reserved, $40 General, $30 members/students/seniors; afternoon or evening pass only: $35 Reserved, $25 General, $20 members/students/seniors; children under 10 are free. Ali Akbar College of Music, 215 West End Ave., San Rafael. 415/454-6372. aacm.org
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aging process as an integral part of life’s spiritual journey; he will also lead the audience in several contemplative exercises from his book. 5:30pm. Free. Sausalito Public Library, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito. 415/289-4121. sausalitolibrary.org
Familial dismantlement The Swedish FORCE MAJEURE is a reminder that movies about family come in 31 flavors, and I’ve never seen one that strikes quite the nervous mood of Ruben Östlund’s black comedy—a mood that’s heightened to goosebumps by Östlund’s long unblinking takes and his camera’s glacial stillness. A family of four’s ski vacation to the French Alps places them in matchless beauty and splendor. Walls of mile-high An avalanche is sure to shake up the smiles in the family slopes and spires are their back- vacation scrapbook. drop, and the gleaming resort itself—a cross between the Overlook and Mann’s sanatorium—seems to elevate the well-scrubbed kin to perfection in the way money will. But that all takes a hit one morning over breakfast, when a controlled avalanche seen from their outdoor café starts to become less so—and, bringing half the mountainside along with it, proceeds to wallop right down onto them all (that scene, taken in a single shot, is a special effect for the ages). Thankfully, the disaster is a near miss, but there’s a problem: Husband Tomas bolted from the table alone for safety, leaving mother and children to fend for themselves. As they settle back to their meal under a light dusting of snow—and for the rest of the film—things are decidedly awkward. Shy to look that frozen moment in the eye, Tomas instead sees a piecemeal dismantling of himself creeping in, while wife Ebba finds her attempts to take it all ironically fraying at the edges. Fortunately, the best skiing on the continent awaits them as a diversion. Pitiless, mordantly funny, heart-rending.—Richard Gould
04/23: Odyssey: Ten Years on the Hippie Trail Book talk and reading by local Marin author
Ananda G. Brady. In his twenties, Ananda Brady left Kansas for California where the influences of the late 1960s began to alter his life’s course. He developed a deep need for greater spiritual and worldly knowledge. With little money and no plan he set off to travel the world. The first lonely, sometimes frightening, months transformed into a continuing succession of often profound life experiences. Come along for the ride as Ananda shares his journey! 7pm. Free. Fairfax Library, 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. 415/453-8151. marinlibrary.org
Art 04/17: Artist Reception: Art Work by Nancy Cicchetti Oil paintings, drawings prints and watercolors by local artist Nancy Cicchetti will be displayed from April 1st to May 30. 7-9pm. Town Books, 411 San Anselmo Ave., Suite 105, San Anselmo. 415/526-3791. townofsananselmo.org
04/18: Marin MOCA’s Sixth Annual Altered Book Exhibition & Live Auction Closing Party “Inspiring”, “Innovative” and “Magical”. Opening reception: Saturday, April 18, 5-7pm. Exhibition & silent auction: April 18 - May 23 . Closing live auction party: Saturday, May 23, 5-7:30 pm. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. A concurrent exhibition in the Ron Collins Gallery is Bookworks: San Quentin Prison Arts Project. Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, 500 Palm Dr., Novato. 415/506-0137. www. marinmoca.org.
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TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE COMEDY
Bringing the Big Laughs, every week! Stand up comedy and sketch comedy at its best.
EVERY TUES 8PM
NOONTIME CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES EVERY Different musicians each week, check online for details. WED Complimentary admission, donations gladly accepted. 12PM MORT SAHL: SOCIAL SATIRE
EVERY THURS 7PM
ANCIENT FUTURE ORIGINAL REUNION CONCERT
SUN APR 19 7:30PM
Thoughtful and insightful humor and conversation with the legendary social satirist and comedian. Complimentary admission, donations gladly accepted.
On Sunday, April 19, the original line-up of the pioneering world fusion music group Ancient Future will perform together for the first time this century.
LINDA HILL & THE LUCKY FELLERS
FRI APR 24 8PM
“TRUE STORY… SERIOUSLY” A COMEDY SPECIAL
WED APR 29 7:30PM
Stand up comedy icon Linda Hill brings her country music band, The Lucky Fellers, to the Throckmorton for a night of laughs and music! This is gonna be a blast!
A unique stand up comedy special! A wild night featuring Mike Capozzola, Joe Klocek, Nagaio Bealum, Alicia Dattner and a few more jokesters telling hilarious stories about life on the comedy circuit!
SAT MAY 2 8PM
PETE ESCOVEDO AND HIS LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
A central figure in Latin Rock, Latin Jazz and fusion, who is known around the world for his high-energy percussion work and top-notch band arrangements! Get ready to DANCE!
04/23: Unbroken Web: The Art of Navajo Textiles Join us for a unique opportunity to hear
Film 04/17: Sustainable Fairfax Film & Speaker Series: Russian River- All Rivers: The Value of An American Watershed A non-profit project produced, written and directed by residents of Sonoma County who like most everyone on our planet, depend on a watershed to live. The film explores the diverse forces which have come to shape one of California’s iconic rivers — forces which impact rivers and watersheds throughout the world. Special guests: Filmmakers William Sorensen, Stella Kwiecinski and Nancy Econome, and Huey Johnson of the Resource Renewal Institute will join us for this screening and answer questions after the film. 6:15pm. $5-$15 requested donation. 415/ 408-6008. sustainablefairfax.org. Fairfax Women’s Club, 46 Park Road, Fairfax. 04/19: Love Thy Nature Narrated by Liam Neeson and presented in anticipation of Earth Day, Love Thy Nature is a cinematic immersion into the beauty and intimacy of our relationship with the natural world. 4:15pm. Member: $7; adult $11; child/senior: $7.75. Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 4th St., San Rafael. 415/454-5813. rafaelfilm.cafilm.org.
Literary Events 04/17: Courtney Maum In ‘I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You’, a reverse love story set in Paris and London, a failed monogamist attempts to woo his wife back and to answer the question: Is it really possible to fall back in love with your spouse? Courtney Maum skillfully balances a biting wit and deep emotion in this compelling new novel. 7pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte
Madera. 415/927-0960. bookpassage.com.
04/18: Stella Beratlis, Helen Wickes, & Lisa Erin Roberton Join three authors from
Sixteen Rivers Press for an evening of readings and discussion. ‘Alkali Sink’ is Stella Beratlis’ debut poetry collection. ‘World as You Left It’ is Helen Wickes’ fourth poetry collection. ‘The Orbit of Known Objects’ is the newest work from Lisa Erin Robertson. 4pm. Free.Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 415/927-0960. bookpassage. com. 04/18: Christian Kiefer When his friend—and former partner in crime—is released from prison, Bill and the sanctuary for misfit animals he manages become a target for revenge. In The Animals, Christian Kiefer contrasts the wreckage of Bill’s earlier, crime-ridden years in Reno, Nevada, with the elusive promise of a peaceful future. 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 415/927-0960. bookpassage.com. 04/19: Molly Giles ‘All the Wrong Places’, the new story collection from Molly Giles, features characters looking for (and sometimes finding) love. Set in Ireland, Mexico, Hawaii, Arkansas, and Rohnert Park, these sharp-edged, soft-hearted stories explore the wrong turns, right decisions, and moments of unexpected grace found on every journey we take toward one another. 1pm. Free. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 415/927-0960. bookpassage.com.
04/19: Lewis Richmond: Aging as a Spiritual Practice Richmond, Buddhist teacher and author of the award-winning “Aging as a Spiritual Practice: A Contemplative Guide to Growing Older and Wiser,” will read from his recent book. His presentation will include a discussion of the
author and collector Gary Beaudoin discuss and display hand-woven textiles created by renowned traditional Navajo weavers Lucy and Ellen Begay. 7pm. Free. Sausalito Public Library, 420 Litho St., Sausalito. 415/289.4121. sausalitolibrary.org
Kids Events 04/18: Art in the Park Bring the whole family out to picturesque Paradise Beach Park to paint the beautiful scenery and wildlife that surrounds us while looking out at the San Francisco Bay. All skill levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. We will provide supplies, smocks, and healthy snacks. Rain will cancel. 11:35am-1:35pm. Free. Paradise Beach Park, 3450 Paradise Dr., Tiburon. marincountyparks.org. 04/18: Tara Firma Farm Tour Picnic with views, farm tour. With baby pigs, chicks, turkey, cows and 250 acres to enjoy while learning about sustainable farming. Every Sat.-Sun. Tours start at 10am, noon and 2pm. FREE. 3796 I Street Ext., Petaluma. tarafirmafarms.com.
Community Events 04/18: Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden Spring Plant Sale Two weekends! Free gardening workshops, live music and face painting will also be part of the plant sale. April 18-19, and Saturday, April 25th. 10 am-3 pm. Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden, College of Marin Campus, Novato. ccnorthbay.org
04/19: MSS Customer Appreciation Day
In anticipation of Earth Day, Marin Sanitary Service is hosting their first annual Customer Appreciation
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Funky Grooves 8:00 / No Cover Sat OMMY CASTRO Apr 18 T AND THE PAINKILLERS 8:30
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OHNNY ALLAIR’S Apr 19 JRock & Roll Dance Party 6:00
Sun 4/19 • Doors 7pm • ADV $15 / DOS $17
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OLKER STRIFLER BAND Apr 25 V Classy Blues & Originals 8:30 Sat
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OM R IGNEY & FLAMBEAU May 2 T Cajun Orkestra 8:30 SUNDAY, MAY 10 Sat
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet 10AM–3PM Mother’s Day Dinner 5PM–8PM
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“UNCLE” WILLIE K SAT, MAY 23 Dinner & a Show SUN, MAY 24 BBQ and Luau Buffet
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Sean Hayes w/Genevieve Warrior King
Sun 4/20 • Doors 7pm • FREE
IrieFuse CD Release Party with Ridgeway Space Station Wed 4/22 • Doors 7pm • ADV $15 / DOS $17
David Luning, Victoria George, Elliot Randall Sat 4/25 • Doors 8pm • ADV $22 / DOS $27
House of Floyd - Pink Floyd Tribute Tue 4/28 • Doors 7pm • ADV $12 / DOS $14
Rabbit Quinn feat Scott Amendola and Mike Sugar With The Jeff Desira Band Thu 4/30 • Doors 7pm • ADV $20 / $25
John Nemeth With Amy Black
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Day to thank our customers for recycling and composting and helping Marin keep 74% of our resources out of the landfill. Marin’s own compost will be available for free to customers along with facility tours and green cart composting classes for the whole family! Make sure to bring your own compost container and to sign up online. 9am-2pm. Free. Marin Sanitary Service, 535 Jacoby St., San Rafael. 415/458-5530. marinsanitaryservice.com 04/22: Play Chess Informal Celebrate Earth Day at Stinson Beach at the 11th annual Create-With-Nature event chess gathering every Wednesday on April 18. evening. All levels, all ages. 7pm. Free. Fairfix Cafe, 33 Broadway, and in groups to spontaneously create outdoor Fairfax. sculpture. In past years, beachgoers stacked rock towers, planted a forest of driftwood “trees,” and created dragons, fairies, and abstract designs. During this playful event, participants work alone and in groups, transforming the beach into an evolving 04/18: 11th Annual Create-With-Nature sculpture gallery. Event starts with beach clean up. Earth Day Celebration on Stinson Beach 11am–3pm. Free community participatory event. Hands-on collaborative art event honors nature, engages public. Using sand, rocks, shells, and natural South end of Stinson Beach. earthdaystinsonbeach. org. objects from the beach, participants work alone
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Their first concert was played to a packed house in 1979 at the original Sleeping Lady Cafe in Fairfax, and they went on to become the world’s first and longest running ensemble dedicated exclusively to the mission of creating interesting and eclectic world fusion music. Called “trendsetters” by Billboard magazine for being one of the pioneers in world fusion music, they blend musical rhythms and harmonies from around the globe, including Africa, Bali, India, the Middle East and South America. The original American members of the group studied with master world musicians, including Balinese gamelan director Madé Gerindem and North Indian sarod master Ali Akbar Khan. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. For more information or to buy tickets, visit throckmortontheatre.org, or call 415/3839600. —Lily O’Brien
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RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES? Tired of endless relationship or marital challenges? Or single and sick of spending weekends and holidays alone? Join coed Intimacy Group, Single's Group or Women's Group to explore what’s blocking you from fulfillment in your relationships and life. Weekly, ongoing groups or 9-week groups starting the week of April 20, 2015 - Mon, Tues, or Thurs evening. Space limited. Also, Individual and Couples sessions. Central San Rafael. For more information, call Renee Owen, LMFT#35255 at 415/453-8117.
MOTHERLESS DAUGHTERS GATHERING, PRE-MOTHER’S DAY, May 9th, 1:00 – 4:30 PM For women who have lost their mothers in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood, through death, illness, separation, or estrangement Join other daughters all over the world on this day to tell our stories in a safe, warm environment with others who understand. Opportunities to honor our mothers and mother substitutes, acknowledge our navigation through life phases shortly after or decades following mother loss. Review of mother loss, “What I’ve Learned from Motherless Daughters During 20 Years of Facilitating Motherless Daughters Groups” (Colleen Russell, LMFT, CGP) Circle of Remembrance. Fee: $75. Light refreshments served. Space is Limited. Facilitator: Colleen Russell, LMFT (MFC29249), CGP, who specializes in loss, trauma, and motherless daughters, and who has developed and facilitated Groups for Motherless Daughters in Marin since 1997. To Register contact Colleen at 415-785-3513 or crussellmft@earthlink.net. OVER 55 WITH AN EMPTY NEST? STAY OR MOVE? Please join me for a discussion of living options in the Bay Area: Staying at home? Downsizing to a smaller home? Senior communities: what should I know regarding costs, qualifications, and medical? There is no “one size fits all”so come learn what option may be best for you or your loved ones.
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Join me for San Rafael’s Friday Nite ARTWALK on May 8th from 5 to 8PM at "The Goldenaires" Art Exhibit/Sale @ PASSION NAIL SALON: 1027 C Street. ARE YOU AS HAPPY AS YOU WANT TO BE? New group starting mid-May to explore & help with relationship concerns. Maybe you are tired of being alone or lonely in a relationship with a partner or friend - or want support with a challenging relationship dynamic. Space is limited. E-mail with questions about joining to: sv@valentinotherapy.com. • Individual & Couples Therapy is also available. Are you having relationship or family challenges that rob you of the joy & success you deserve? Is your life working out the way you want or expected it to? Are you getting what you need from your romantic relationship? Is addiction a concern? We all cope with stressors in different ways. I help people deal with stress more successfully to achieve results & solutions. Therapy isn't only for people with problems, who are depressed or anxious. - Your therapy is an important tool to improve your life, happiness, relationships, well being, & self-awareness - helping you change habits or establish healthier ones. • New Service: Visit “Ask This Therapist” to ask or view questions and answers about improving your life and enjoyment at: askthistherapist.wordpress.com Sharon Valentino CA Licensed LMFT, MFC 51746, Get help with stress, anxiety, depression, pain, PTSD, Registered Addiction Specialist, Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor. Call 415-215-536 or visit www.valentinotherapy.com for more information. Convenient location in Sausalito, 1 block off 101, w/ample parking..
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015136954 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: EDUCATIONAL TALL SHIP, 2330 MARINSHIPWAY #150, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: CALL OF THE SEA INC, 2330 MARINSHOPWAY #150, SAUSALITO, CA 94965.The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 17 ,2015. (Publication Dates: Mar 27, Apr 3,10,17 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015136915 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MAX HOUSE CLEANING, 631 BOLLING CIRCLE, NOVATO, CA 94949: CARMEN MESTAS, 631 BOLLING CIRCLE, NOVATO, CA 94949.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Mar 12 ,2015. (Publication Dates: Mar 27, Apr 3,10,17 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136974 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: GALLAGHER HOME, 600 TARRAGON DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: PATRICK D. McNICHOLAS, 600 TARRAGON DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 19 ,2015. (Publication Dates: Mar 27, Apr 3,10,17 of 2015)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136908 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:1) MARIN MEDICAL MASSAGE, 2) MARIN MED MASSAGE, 510 VIA HIDALGO, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: RABEL KELLEY MANGAHAS, 510 VIA HIDALGO, GREENBRAE, CA 94904.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Mar 12 ,2015. (Publication Dates: Mar 27, Apr 3,10,17 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015136907 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SAVAGE DAY, 4040 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 200, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: KELLY S DAY, 60 MONTEREY DRIVE, TIBURON, CA 94920.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Mar 11 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137006 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MARIN OPTIMAL HEALTH, 1925 FRANCISCO BLVD. EAST . STE 12, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: DR. SARA KENDALL GORDON LAC, DAOM, 220 BUNGALOW, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 25 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136891 The following individual(s) is (are) doing
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015137003 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: DAVID’S SERVICE, 8 MILLAND CT, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: TAAVI KUKLASE, 8 MILLAND CT, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 24 ,2015. (Publication Dates: Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136994 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: THE SPARKLY UNICORN COMPANY, 1788 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD #1, FAIRFAX,CA 94930: JENNIFER MARIE JARVIS, 1788 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD # 1, FAIRFAX, CA 94930.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Mar 24 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 136985 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:1) WINE TREES, 2) AUSSIE WINE DIRECT, 3) PEACH & MOOSE WINERY, 4) GRAPES IN GLASS, 1682 NOVATO BLVD, STE 151, NOVATO, CA 94947: AW DIRECT INC, 1682 NOVATO BLVD, STE 151, NOVATO, CA
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WHAT’S YOUR SIGN? WEEK OF APRIL 17 - APRIL 22, 2015
BY LEONA MOON
ARIES (March 21 - April 19) Ready for a 180, Aries? Well you’re in luck—everything is about to change. If your favorite color is pink, it’s about to be black, and if there’s nothing more you enjoy than a morning jog, that’s about to get replaced by a spoonful of Ben & Jerry’s first thing in the early dawn. Get ready for your life to turn upside down—good or bad! TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) Not sure if you’re in a light or dark kind of mood, Taurus? Just pop over to IKEA and consult the paint specialist already! Whichever color you decide to paint your man cave on April 22 will be the right choice. All home-related decisions may seem stressful, but the heart wants what it wants (according to Selena Gomez)—so just go with your first choice! GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) Out with the old and in with the new, Gemini! The new moon on April 18 ushers in a friendly lineup. Wondering when you’d ever find someone who shares an interest in bird-watching as much as you do? Well, get ready to partner up! You’ll be joined at the hip for life with this fellow eagle eye! CANCER (June 21 - July 22) Is that your name lit up on the marquee, Cancer? The new moon in Aries on April 18 brings your big shot at stardom. If you’re eager for a taste of some well-deserved 15 minutes of fame, gear up—because the right VIPs will be gracing you with their presence. Bring business cards and practice an ice breaker! LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) Pack your bags, Leo! There’s nothing like a little travel. On April 18 you’ll find yourself in a new area, surrounded by aweinspiring activities, people and vistas. A change in scenery might be just what you need to inspire your next creative project, and with Jupiter in Leo you’re practically unstoppable. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) All signs point to you, Virgo! You’ve got the stars on your side this week, so if it’s love you’re seeking, then look no further than into your next door neighbor’s window. We’re not talking about channeling Peeping Tom here—just sayin’ that love is a little closer than you might think. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Tired of packing up boxes, Libra? Maybe your latest passion project—moving from the downstairs apartment to the upstairs locale—wasn’t your brightest. You’re inventive, and nothing is going to change that, but whatever you’ve been working on when it comes to home-related changes might need to be filed under the “fail” category. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) Your friends might be trying to make plans with you, Scorpio, but you’ll be spending all weekend at the bank! Looks like the cash is flowing as steady as the Nile River herself. Enjoy the extra cash while you can—while opening a savings account might be the responsible thing to do, it’s just so stale. Try going zip lining in Sonoma or playing underwater laser tag in Cancun. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Don’t be fooled by those QVC “special values” or the flurry of infomercials that flood the airwaves around 3am, Sagittarius! You’ve been on a spending spree and, while you look absolutely fabulous, your bank account is hurting. Craft a savings plan on April 19 and stick with it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Are you feeling a little magnetic, Capricorn? That would explain why everyone and their mother are drawn to you right now. You’re clearly the celestial favorite of the moment, so enjoy being the center of attention. If single, now is the time to mingle. That hard-to-get babe who works in finance might give you the side glance on April 18. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Hit the road, Aquarius! It’s time to travel. We’re not talking a faraway place full of strangers—more like a change of scenery. You’re in need of a little adventure, so consider cage-diving with great whites off the coast or base-jumping in Yosemite. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) You’re headed out of town, Pisces! Sometimes a little R&R is the best cure for an overly ambitious work schedule. Spend a little downtime with some loved ones and soak up those vacation hours. Start your trip off with bottomless mimosas if you’re feeling flirty!Y
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94947.The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION.Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 20 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137038 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:SPORT CUTS SR, 2056 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: VIOLETTA VARGANOVA, 290 VIA CASITAS WAY, #306, GREENBRAE, CA 94904.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Mar 30 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137023 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:LARRY’S YARD LANDSCAPING, 195 LOS ROBLES RD, APT # 112, NOVATO, CA 94949: JAIME GONZALEZ, 195 LOS ROBLES RD, APT # 112, NOVATO, CA 94949. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Mar 26 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137040 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:MIA’S MASSAGE THERAPHY, 151 LUCAS PARK DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: MYONGHEE AUSTIN, 151 LUCAS PARK DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Mar 30 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015137048 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:ELECTRIC WORKS 100, ARQUES MARINA SLIP 128, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: ROBERT LEFF, ARQUES MARINE SLIP 128, SAUSALITO, CA 94965.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Mar 30 ,2015. (Publication Dates:Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137059 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: RIVERSONG, 1811 GRAND AVE, SUITE C, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: CLAIRE NIEMISTE, 33 MARTIN DRIVE, NOVATO, CA 94949.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 31 ,2015. (Publication Dates:April 10,17,24, May 1 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137063 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: TOTALLY KUSH EVENTS, 905 CRESTA WAY # 2, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: CHEYENNE BLAZE SLOCUM, 905 CRESTA WAY # 2, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Apr 1 ,2015. (Publication Dates:April 10,17,24, May 1 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137049 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: LITTLE OWLS CHILD CARE, 25 CORTE ORIENTAL, APT 2, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: 1) ADRIANA PALMEIRA, 25 CORTE ORIENTAL APT 2, GREENBRAE, CA 94904. 2) MAYA LONCHAR, 1446 LINCOLN AVE # 5, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.The business is being conducted by CO- PARTNERS. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This
statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Mar 31 ,2015. (Publication Dates:April 10,17,24, May 1 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137017 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PRANAFORCE YOGA, 121 MONO AVE B, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: PRANAFORCE, 121 MONO AVE B, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION.Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 26, 2015. (Publication Dates:April 10,17,24, May 1 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137087 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:ANACELIS SERVICES LLC, 132 BELLAM BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ANACELIS SERVICES LLC, 132 BELLAM BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Apr 03 ,2015. (Publication Dates:April 10,17,24, May 1 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015137094 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:1) NIPPLENEST 2) BABYMAMA, 58 SPRUCE AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: AMFULL ENTERPRISES, 58 SPRUCE AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960.The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Apr 06 ,2015. (Publication Dates:April 10,17,24, May 1 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137092 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business:ANCESTRAL VOICE- INSTITUTE FOR INDIGENOUS LIFEWAYS, 108 D OLIVA CT, NOVATO, CA 94947: PHILLIP SCOTT, 108 D OLIVA CT, NOVATO, CA 94947.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Apr 06 ,2015. (Publication Dates:April 10,17,24, May 1 of 2015) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No:304614 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 on March 17,2015,Under File No:136943. Fictitious Business name(s) WISE WISHES INSTITUTE WWI, 1330 LINCOLN AVE, #208D, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: WISE WISHES INSTITUTE, 1330 LINCOLN AVE, #208D, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on Mar 27, 2015. (Publication Dates: Apr 10,17,24,May 1 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137122 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT BOOKS, 367A FORREST AVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: DENNIS RIVERS, 367A FORREST AVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Apr 8,2015. (Publication Dates: Apr 17,24,May 1,8 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137125 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PHASES EXPERIENTIAL THERAPIES, 1010 LOOTENS PL # 18, SAN RAFEL, CA 94901: DAWN ANGEL AVERITT, 1342 RUSSELL ST, BERKLEY, CA 94702. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under the fic-
titious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Apr 9,2015. (Publication Dates: Apr 17,24,May 1,8 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015137139 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: OCR EXPEDITIONS, 14 MORELOS AVE, FOREST KNOLLS, CA 94933: MICHAEL STOCKER, 14 MORELOS AVE, FOREST KNOLLS, CA 94933.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Apr 10,2015. (Publication Dates: Apr 17,24,May 1,8 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137143 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: CARLEE McCARTY, CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER, 44 ROYAL COURT, SAN RAFAEL,CA 94901: CARLEE McCARTY, 44 ROYAL CT, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Apr 13,2015. (Publication Dates: Apr 17,24,May 1,8 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137145 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: THE POSH PLANTER, 51 BOTHIN ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: SHARON BEGOVICH, 51 BOTHIN ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business, under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Apr 13,2015. (Publication Dates: Apr 17,24,May 1,8 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 137064 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ZEYTOON PERSIAN CUISINE, 2214 FOURTH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MICHAEL M. KIMIYAIE, 6 LANYARD COVE, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Apr 01,2015. (Publication Dates: Apr 17,24,May 1,8 of 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015137060 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: THERAPY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, 822 D STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MARIEFRANCE Y COTE, 850 NICASIO VALLEY RD, NICASIO, CA 94946.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Mar 31,2015. (Publication Dates: Apr 17,24,May 1,8 of 2015)
OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1500978. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner STACY MILLER HICKS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1) STACY MILLER HICKS to SAM MILLER HICKS 2) LUCA KAI MILLER to LUCA KAI MILLER HICKS. 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:
05/01/2015 AT 09:00 AM, ROOM E, 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 OF FILING: MAR 16, 2015 (Publication Dates:Mar 27, Apr 3,10,17 of 2015) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1501031. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner REBECCA FREELAND filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ERIC KAIDEN CORTEZ to KAIDEN JOHN FREELAND. 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: 05/13/2015 AT 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM 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 OF FILING: MAR 18, 2015 (Publication Dates: Mar 27, Apr 3,10,17 of 2015) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER EORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1501135. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CARRIE MIKAËLE HOLZER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1) CARRIE MIKAËLE HOLZER to MIKAËLE DAWN TATE, 2) COLE TATER to COLE TATE.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 object-
ing 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: 05/04/2015 AT 09:00 AM, ROOM A, 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 OF FILING: MAR 26, 2015 (Publication Dates: Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1501137. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MISHARY STEWART AL -SALEM filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MISHARY STEWART AL- SALEM to MISHARY KHALID SAOUD AL- SALEM.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: 04/29/2015 AT 08:30 AM, ROOM 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 OF FILING: MAR 26, 2015 (Publication Dates: Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1501069. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner LUIS ANTONIO DELEON SIGNOR filed a petition with this
court for a decree changing names as follows: LUIS ANTONIO DELEON- SIGNOR to LUIS ANTONIO SIGNOR.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: 05/01/2015 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT A,ROOM A, 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 OF FILING: MAR 20, 2015 (Publication Dates: Apr 3,10,17,24 of 2015) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No. CIV 1501230. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner THU NGOC NGUYEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: THU NGOC NGUYEN to GIA THU NGUYEN.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: 05/18/2015 AT 09:00 AM, ROOM A, 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 OF FILING: Apr 3, 2015 (Publication Dates: Apr 10,17,24 of 2015)
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My boyfriend has a crazy ex-wife who can’t let go. She is the meanest, most vengeful and manipulative person, Q: initially convincing the 15-year-old son she has with my boy-
friend that I’m the reason “Dad won’t come back.” (He actually divorced her after she, in a fit of rage, made a false police report about him.) She also slashed my tires and spread a rumor that my boyfriend is a child molester. I love him dearly, and we feel we’re soul mates, but his ex-wife is making it so hard to be happy. What can I do?—Besieged Where is the very small, highly targeted zombie apocalypse when you need it? A: Don’t take this woman’s behavior personally. And yes, I’m serious. Assuming
what you say about her is true, she seems to be one of those born bar brawlers, ever on the lookout for a reason to break a bottle over someone’s head and start the second Hundred Years’ War. If she could, she’d not only slash your tires but take a sponge bath in the Fountain of Youth so she could live long enough to slash your great-great-grandchildren’s, too. The problem is, because she isn’t acting from anything resembling reason, there’s no reasoning with her. As personal security expert Gavin de Becker says about the irrationally persistent in his terrific book The Gift of Fear, “There is no straight talk for crooked people.” So, practically speaking, short of finding a home security company that sends out zombie squads by radio call, all that you, personally, can do is decide whether you find love and soulmatery worth the trade-offs in terror and tire costs. As for what your boyfriend can do, the answer, unfortunately, is “not much more”: Install video surveillance; document everything she does and use the legal system to the extent he can (and the extent that seems prudent). The following advice—to use gratitude as a buffer against ugliness—might sound like it’s from the Little Miss Sunshine Solutions Department, but there’s actually solid science behind it. Research by social psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky and her colleagues finds that people are meaningfully happier when they take regular stock of the things they have to be grateful for. (A caveat: This happiness-increasing effect was found only for people who did this blessingscounting once a week, maybe, the researchers surmise, because doing it more often felt like a chore.) So consider getting gratitudinal once a week, maybe on Sunday night. You could even write five things down on slips of paper and put them in a “Gratitude Jar” so you have a visual reminder of how good you actually have it when things go bad. This may also help you avoid getting snippy with the irritatingly well-meaning who chirp, “What goes around comes around!” Right. If there is such a thing as karma, it seems to go after the truly heinous offenders first, like all the people who ever dropped a straw wrapper or let out a puff of tail wind in the elevator.
I’m a butch lesbian with a crush on a (supposedly) straight married lady who’s very tomboyish. She has a number of lesbian friends, and I suspect Q: her husband is in the closet. I keep telling her she’s “culturally gay” (because she
dresses “soft butch”—combat boots, cords, etc.—and because of some of her attitudes), but I actually think there’s more to it than that. She insists she’s straight but seems weirdly upset by my comments.—Be Who You Are
Why not just say it right out: “There’s the closet. Could you please sit in there for a half-hour and come out ready to leave your husband?” I A: personally find it tragic when gay people feel they have to “ungay” themselves
by living straight, but respecting another person’s privacy means accepting that they get to choose which parts of their life they’ll be taking commentary on. In other words, by picketing a baker who won’t make a cake for a gay wedding, you’re exercising your free speech rights, but it’s way out of line for you to effectively picket somebody’s relationship: “We’re here! We’re queer! And guess what: So are the two of you!” And no, this isn’t justified by your creation of an updated Kinsey scale—one that measures female homosexual desire based on a woman’s choice of footwear and whether she accessorizes with a welding mask. So, instead of trying to drag this woman (by her wallet chain) out of her marriage, turn your attention to a woman who’s single and out. Respect that for your friend, Prince Charming may very well be that dude from the Disney movies, determined as you are to recast him as a soldier of fortune crossed with a lady gym teacher. Y
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