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Letters Changing times I awoke in the dark, ruminating: Why would many older Bay Area progressives support Hillary (supporter of war, beholden to corporate cash) and, I realized that the problem could be ossification mentality (if we couldn’t do it, then no one can).

Bernie Sanders is energetically supported by the “millennials,” meaning our children, meaning the youth. And it’s because they see hope for a new world—their world.

I was reminded of when I was a youth and we sang: “Come mothers and fathers Throughout the land And don’t criticize What you can’t understand Your sons and your daughters Are beyond your command Your old road is rapidly agin’ Please get out of the new one if you can’t lend your hand For the times they are a-changin’.”

“PLEASE get out of the new one if you can’t lend your hand.” When

I first heard the lyrics I missed the word PLEASE—how polite for a protest song! And yet I believe in politeness and so I’m saying …

PLEASE understand that if you support Hillary you are supporting the past.

If you are supporting Hillary you are telling your children that there’s no hope, just deals.

But that’s not who we were and that’s not who we are … so … PLEASE, let these visionary youth (as we once were) know us not as bitter, nor cynical, nor compromised nor compromising, but as wholehearted dreamers of a better future.

“For the times they are a-changin’.”

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‘Whiny liberals’ Haven’t you whiny liberals realized yet that any form of rent control anywhere has made matters worse [‘Troubled tenants,’ March 23]?

—Matthew Barnes, via pacificsun.com

“It is a sad state of affairs for tenants in Marin,” pens a letter-writer this week.

Greed It is a sad state of affairs for tenants in Marin [‘Troubled tenants,’ March 23]. I have many friends who are being priced out of their rental units in spite of having successful, well-paying careers. As a society we are allowing our greed to overcome our morals and community spirit.

I am a landlord and I welcome rent stabilization in Marin.

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▼ Hey, Corte Madera Lady with the menacing black pit bull that runs loose through a neighborhood filled with children: You have released a loaded gun into the community.

On Easter Sunday, your off-leash pit charged a family on a stroll with their two dogs and stood face-to-face with one of their leashed pooches. As the dangerous dog snarled and continued to emit a serious, deep-throated growl, the frightened family spotted you, Corte Madera Lady, far down the street, oblivious. They protected their child, backed up slowly and yelled to you to get your dog. You sent your 5-year-old child to retrieve your threatening pit. Frankly, we’re wondering if you have enough sense to have a dog, let alone a child, in your care.—Nikki Silverstein

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Upfront Charles Lester served as the California Coastal Commission’s second-ever executive director until commissioners ousted him in February.

After the fall

Critics say pro-development forces are behind popular coastal commission director’s ouster

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ntil a few months ago, Charles Lester thought everything was going well at his post as executive director of the California Coastal Commission (CCC).

Lester, whose hiring was unanimously approved by the commission less than five years ago, had racked up a number of

accomplishments as its second director ever, including securing a bigger staff, streamlining complex processes and finding compromise on controversial projects.

Looking back, Lester now admits, sheepishly, that he was considering asking for a raise—until, that was, last December, when he got an unfavorable performance review from commissioners.

He realized then that his days at the CCC, which oversees more than 1,000 miles of coastline, might be numbered.

Lester received notice of his possible termination in January and opted for a public hearing on the decision.

“The notice itself wasn’t a total surprise, although the exact timing was a little surprising,” he says.

Lester, known for being low-key and soft-spoken, is technically still employed by the commission, as he helps staff transition to senior deputy director Jack Ainsworth’s leadership. Ainsworth will act as interim executive director until a new one is hired.

Lester’s termination set off a firestorm of outrage; more than 600 people showed up to his hearing in Morro Bay and gave six hours of testimony in his favor.

Due to lobbyists’ growing influence on the CCC, politicians and environmentalists all over the state say pro-development interests were behind his firing—something Lester says appears to be true.

Commissioners, who called for the termination and approved it on a 7–5 vote, gave their own reasons for the change, some vague and some dubious.

One was the worry that the CCC staff, 95 percent of which signed a letter supporting Lester, doesn’t accurately reflect the diversity of the state. Although Lester called the accusation “a misdirection,” he doesn’t take the issue of diversity lightly.

“It’s really important. I’m not saying it isn’t,” Lester says. “I felt like I was addressing it. Is there more to do? Yep. There’s more to do.”

Lester had actually just released an update on the state of diversity in the Coastal Commission as part of his February director’s report.

The report’s numbers reveal a staff that, although not a cultural melting pot, is in step with other state agencies. According to the report, the staff ’s racial diversity exceeds that of environmental groups in the state, with people of color on staff coming out to 29 percent. “By that measure, the numbers weren’t terrible. Again, they weren’t good enough, so we were working on it,” Lester says.

In the past few years, a discussion has been brewing that goes well beyond the CCC, about a disconnect between environmental groups on the one side and diversity

organizations and communities of color on the other.

Green 2.0: The Green Diversity Initiative released a report in July 2014 criticizing environmental groups across the country for having embarrassingly white staffs.

Called “The Green Insiders’ Club,” the report examined government agencies, nonprofits and foundations. It recommended that groups institute annual diversity assessments, incorporate goals into performance evaluations and increase resources for new initiatives to work and combat this problem.

Lester’s February report outlined steps that the Coastal Commission has been taking to change recruitment and outreach strategies, including its move to ramp up recruiting efforts in the state’s public universities. For one entry-level position, people of color in the applicant field increased to 51 percent, compared to 19 percent less than two years prior.

One of the obstacles to diversity, Lester’s report explained, might be that the coastal communities, where the CCC has offices, are often less diverse, more affluent areas with a higher cost of living.

The stakes transcend questions about the diversity of the staff itself.

Lester says the commission’s work in social justice can be seen through its commitment to protecting the coast for all Californians, even those from inner-city communities or farther inland. He hopes that this focus doesn’t change under a new director, as many people have suggested it might.

“There’s a lot more work to do to building bridges to all of California’s communities, so that people can enjoy the coast more equally,” Lester says. “And that’s just something we’ll have to keep working on. Every time an access way is opened or protected, that’s a step in the right direction. Every time a prohibitive parking restriction shuts down access or somehow prevents people

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Another criticism lobbed at commission staff is that it takes too long to process applications.

But Lester notes that the wait time for many approvals dropped significantly after the governor’s office increased the staff a few years ago. He also says that big projects sometimes warrant long waits and that sometimes it's a developer who creates the impasse.

“You get this narrative created that somehow there’s a problem, when in fact it reflects the necessary process to make sure we’re following the law and protecting the resources as the Coastal Act states,” Lester says. “I’m not saying there aren’t cases where something could have been done more efficiently. Every once in a while someone drops the ball. That happens in every organization. But I think, overall, if you look at the commission’s record and you look at the data, the commission’s doing a pretty good job.”

The CCC’s next meeting is April 13–15 at the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Chambers at 575 Administration Drive, Room 102A, in Santa Rosa. Among other agenda items, they’ll be talking about a controversial plan to start charging for beach access at a dozen-plus Sonoma County coastal destinations, through self-pay “iron rangers” that would be installed and managed by the state.

The CCC was brought in last year to referee a fight between the state and the county over whether to implement the fees, and the commission was reported to be split on the issue. That was many months before the commission moved to oust Lester—who had reportedly gotten on the bad side of State Parks for not immediately signing on to the beach fee plan.Y

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Lawsuit threatens future of cattle at Point Reyes National Seashore—or does it?

By Tom Gogola

The purpose of a lawsuit filed last month by environmental organizations is to force the National Park Service to better manage the 18,000 acres of dairy and beef cattle in the park’s pastoral zone.

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itigants in the battle over the future of cattle grazing on the Point Reyes National Seashore will head to federal court later this spring.

A lawsuit filed by a trio of environmental organizations in February is aimed at the National Park Service (NPS) and Cicely Muldoon, superintendent of the park. Its stated purpose is to force the NPS to better manage the 18,000 acres of dairy and beef cattle that graze the park’s pastoral zone, along with the not-so-occasional tule elk that wander into those lands, located

in the southern end of the park.

But the stakes are potentially higher. A successful outcome for the plaintiffs, says Huey D. Johnson of the Mill Valley–based Resource Renewal Institute, could impact other cattle operations, including ranches located within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and beyond.

“Sure. It will transfer over to the nation,” says Johnson, a local titan of environmentalism and a former state resource secretary under Gov. Jerry Brown in the 1970s. His organization is joined in the suit by the Center for Biological Diversity and the Western Watersheds Project. “There are a number of national parks with cows,” Johnson says, “and powerful special interests

that promote grazing in federal landscapes.”

The suit calls on the NPS to update its Point Reyes documents, especially the 1980 General Management Plan to include, for example, an environmental impact review of the ranches.

The lawsuit claims, among other negative impacts, that the cattle cause erosion and manure impacts salmon downstream.

Following hard on the hooves of a bad-blood lawsuit against the nowclosed Drakes Bay Oyster Company, the latest Point Reyes lawsuit comes as the NPS is working on its Ranch Comprehensive Management Plan as part of its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act.

On that front, the lawsuit appears to demand the NPS do what it is already doing—come up with a plan for managing the ranchlands— with the kicker that there are still too many cows (about 6,000). The park’s point-person on ranching issues, Melanie Gunn, couldn’t comment on the pending litigation, but NPS officials have stated publically that it is determined to keep the ranchers in the park.

While the battle to save Drakes Bay is over, those iconic “Save Drakes Bay” signs are still up all over the North Bay—as are signs along ranch fences around West Marin that call for more fencing in the park to keep the elk and cow herds separated.

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Ranching advocates highlight that the milk that flows from the Holsteins and Jerseys is some of the finest and that the ranches support numerous other jobs in the area— from truckers to veterinarians to graphic artists to the Marin Sun Farms restaurant and retail outpost on Highway 1 in Point Reyes

Station. Marin Sun’s ranch is located in the park.

Johnson says he loves his beef and his ice cream, too, but that’s not the point. The point, he says, is to enforce accountability on an agency that’s mucked through its management of the cows (and the elks) for decades.

Johnson says that opposition to the suit is coming from a “funny little cabal of dairy lovers out there.

They’ve gotten well-rooted, the local press often favors them, they are nice people and it seems like a good idea. I would say that there’s been something of a public relations war,

Huey D. Johnson, of the Mill Valley–based Resource Renewal Institute, says that the lawsuit against the National Park Service could impact cattle operations beyond Marin.

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In Johnson’s vision of a properly managed national park, Point Reyes National Seashore would resemble an English park in the plains, which often have, he says, ‘a few cows grazing out there with the grass up to their belly. Here, you see pictures of pastures that are just mud and manure with no grass on them.’

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not really a war but an ongoing struggle, and a handful of wellmeaning elderly environmentalists have long ago fallen in love with dairy cattle.”

But it’s not just the green elders of Inverness who are supporting new leases for the ranchers; the West Marin Environmental Action Committee was a driving force behind the Drakes Bay lawsuit, but is not onboard with the current litigation. The former executive director, Amy Trainer, moved on in October, and the current director, Morgan Patton, says the organization is supporting a pledge made to ranchers to grant longer leases made by then–secretary of the interior Ken Salazar as the Drakes Bay battle waged.

To ease the concerns of ranchers that they were next on the get-out list—including Kevin Lunny, who ran Drakes Bay and operates one of the cattle ranches in Point Reyes National Seashore—Salazar said he would work on securing 20-year leases for the ranchers.

“We support the decision,” says Patton of the Salazar pledge, in an interview at the Environmental Action Committee office in Point Reyes Station (which was vandalized during the Drakes Bay fight). The ranchers are now on ad hoc, yearto-year leases which can both foster financial insecurity and don’t provide a whole lot of incentive to properly manage one’s ranch.

The organization, says Patton, is working with the park and ranchers on the management plan.

Patton notes that a key difference between the respective suits was that Drakes Bay Oyster Company was operating in an area with a wilderness zoning designation; the cattle are all on land zoned as pastoral in the enabling legislation that gave rise to the Point Reyes National Seashore in 1962. In other words, the cattle occupy land that was originally zoned so that they could occupy it.

“We have to make our decisions based on the law and policy,” Patton says.

Johnson sees things a little differently when it comes to Salazar’s deal with the ranchers: “I want that land to be managed properly, I want there to be grass growing, and I don’t have time to fool around with their demands for longer leases and whatever.”

The Marin Agricultural Land Trust, also based in Point Reyes Station, fosters voluntary agricultural conservation easements aimed at preserving agricultural and keeping development at bay.

Executive director Jamison Watts says the parkland ranches are a vital resource for the area and the world at large, providing not just superior organic, GMO-free products, but a model for how to do it on environmentally sensitive land. He readily acknowledges

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Currently, there are around 6,000 cows on the ranchlands of the Point Reyes National Seashore.

that concerns for the elk and the culling of diseased animals have been conflated into accusations that the ranchers are themselves calling for the eradication of the elk, serving a cow-vs.-elk dynamic that’s convenient for the plaintiffs but isn’t backed up by the facts.

She cites a recent Wall Street Journal video that features one of the plaintiffs and “an almost exclusive focus on the elk. Is this what is actually motivating these individuals? Because I was really surprised at how central it is to their argument. Ranchers as a group are not advocating for the elimination of the elk and have repeatedly called for nonlethal methods to get rid of them when they have to.”

In a 2014 letter to Muldoon, the Point Reyes Seashore Ranchers Association said that the elk and cows ought to be kept apart from each other. There’s no mention in the letter of killing the elk to achieve that end. That letter also goes to lengths to talk about best management practices, including, for example, “managing the rangelands in a fashion proven to sequester carbon.”

Properly managed, grazing animals can help trap climatechanging carbon in the soil. Hahn Niman says that while there is real concern about what the suit might mean for ranchers, she doesn’t anticipate that it will go anywhere—though as an attorney, she says you never know.

“There is a distinct possibility that it will be dismissed fairly early on,” she says. “I know what the park’s been doing to update the management plan, and it’s a lot.”

Hahn Niman questioned the wisdom of filing a lawsuit about a particular set of concerns in Point Reyes National Seashore, while the plaintiffs concede that the suit, if successful, would create a precedent that could be applied elsewhere.

“If you read the lawsuit, it’s not that ambitious—manage it better, the park’s not keeping its management plan up to date— but when you understand that the plaintiff wants to get all the cattle out of all [public lands], the ranchers are right to be alarmed.”

Hahn Niman says she is only speaking for herself and her husband, sustainable livestock

pioneer Bill Niman, as she notes that ranchers are “extremely concerned about this lawsuit and rightly alarmed because not only is [Johnson] making this statement, but the two other groups—that’s all they do is try to get grazing out of public lands, and there’s no question that’s what is motivating the lawsuit.”

Johnson is standing his ground.

He has an expert opinion on grazing, he says, which found Point Reyes National Seashore to be “the worst example of overgrazing that he has seen.”

The 83-year-old Johnson is looking forward to his day in court.

“We obviously had such difficulty communicating with the parks service, given the interests and their special deal with the ranchers.

There was no way to do this except to say, ‘Go talk to a federal judge.’

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that park service management of cattle isn’t perfect, but says that’s exactly why they are working on a ranch-management plan. A sustainability framework in the park would be economically viable (if not profitable to the ranchers), Watts says, not to mention “environmentally sustainable, and contributing to a high quality of life for the community.”

“We have a great opportunity to continue demonstrating sustainable ag in Point Reyes,” Watts adds, noting that the cattle in the seashore and in Golden Gate National Recreation Area comprises 20 percent of Marin County’s annual agricultural yield of about $100 million.

“We’re not saying anything about getting any cattle out of there,” Johnson says of the lawsuit.

“We want the park service to do what they haven’t done, because they are in the pocket of the dairy interests.”

In Johnson’s vision of a properly managed national park, Point Reyes National Seashore would resemble an English park in the plains, which often have, he says, “a few cows grazing out there with the grass up to their belly. Here, you see pictures of pastures that are just mud and manure with no grass on them.”

He sees a future Point Reyes National Seashore with ranching continuing on a “much more reduced scale—they’ve got several times the number of cattle that should be on that land. The parks service should tell them to take care of the land, but they don’t.”

The lawsuit comes as the NPS’ management of the elk herd has itself been under a cloud of criticism. Johnson says his impetus was the plight of the reintroduced tule elk that also live and graze in the park; many dozens died during the drought.

“I was so upset that the parks service [said], ‘Yeah, we lost 250 elk, they died of thirst and hunger.’

What the hell kind of organization are they running when animals are dying of thirst?”

Anti-rancher activists have also raised concerns around the killing of elk that were culled by the NPS because they’d contracted Johne’s disease, an illness that leaves the animals emaciated.

Marin rancher and attorney Nicolette Hahn Niman has been speaking up on behalf of the Point Reyes ranchers and says

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Cristian Ellauri, owner of Key Tea, sells his products at the Sunday Fairfax Farmers’ Market, among other places.

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nlocking plant love” reads the tagline of Cristian Ellauri’s Key Tea operation.

I say operation because Ellauri’s offerings include more than simply selling tea. An impressive custommade mobile cart, and specially blended decoctions, shrubs and tonics prepared with locally grown herbs are all on this farmers’ market vendor’s menu.

Hailing most recently from Oahu, where he completed a master’s degree in theater, the Washington, D.C.-born actor is now onto his third career. “I realized that all of my acting performances included themes about the earth and sustainability, but I really didn’t know that much about it,” Ellauri says.

More than a year ago, Ellauri, who lives in Lagunitas, completed his custom Tea Kart that allows him to set up shop at farmers’ markets and private events. The uberefficient design transforms from a rectangle shape (that attaches to a bicycle) into a three-section counter with two sinks, countertop space

and a propane burner. The roomy counters are ideal for displaying the line of teas attractively packaged in glass Mason jars with labels sporting a large skeleton key.

“I’m learning to listen to the plants,” explains Ellauri. He purchases nettles, dandelion and roots from local farms to create concoctions designed to help tea drinkers with things like calming nerves, sleeping and digestion.

“Da bomb chai” is a favorite blend, and isn’t cloyingly sweet like so many others. A “drop-in” (nerve tonic) is offered chilled or warm and is designed to calm the nerves. A slightly tangy “iced hibiscus kefir” is prepared with marshmallow root, yaupon leaf and honey cubes.

Though Ellauri hasn’t quit his day jobs—he’s a massage therapist and gardening teacher—his blends are available at many local shops and farmers’ markets. One day, he hopes to unite all of his interests and have a space where folks can perform, create art and, of course, drink tea.Y For more information, visit keyteacart. com.

TALKING PICTURES

Into the wild San Francisco Zoo’s Joe Fitting on using ‘Zootopia’ to get back to nature

By David Templeton

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ad but true, there is no more wild left in the world,” says Joe Fitting, deputy director of the San Francisco Zoo. “It’s true. There is no real wild place left on the planet.

It’s all shared space now. Zootopia, this crazy Disney movie, it shows all of the different animals sharing the same city, the same spaces, the same world.

“So Disney got that much right,” he says with a laugh.

Acclaimed by critics and audiences as one of the best non-Pixar animated movies in years, Zootopia— directed by Byron Howard, Rich Moore and Jared Bush—has instantly become a gorilla-sized hit for Disney. But what does an actual zoologist have to say about it?

“Well, it’s a very entertaining movie,” says Fitting, a longtime animal enthusiast and veteran Zoo spokesperson. “But it’s a movie! It’s not reality! Don’t, in any form or fashion, think Zootopia—charming and funny though it may be—has anything to do with real animals!”

Imagine a fusion of Chinatown,

Fort Apache, the Bronx and The Godfather—only with animals. In a vivid, animated world where predators and prey have learned to suppress their appetites and just get along (more or less), and where all animals have opposable thumbs and talk and dress just like human beings, one animal, a simple country rabbit (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) dreams of becoming a big city police officer. Fighting institutional bigotry and her own petty prejudices, she teams up with a con-artist fox (Jason Bateman) to solve a troubling “missing animal case,” which might just be the beginning of a massive city-wide “instinct regression,” turning the semi-peaceful citizens of Zootropolis against each other, once and for all.

“What? Animals can’t really talk?

I’m crushed,” I remark.

“Hey! Wait! Animals can talk!”

Fitting replies with a laugh.

“They talk to each other all the time. Animals have very complex communication.”

I once again must concede the point. Still, none of the residents

We spend enormous amounts of energy trying to keep our bodies at 98.6 degrees.”

Who knew sloths had so much going on?

Well, Fitting did, obviously, and he’s on a roll now.

“Sloths bounce back and forth between what’s called ‘poikilothermic’ and ‘homeothermic’ regulation,” Fitting continues.

“Homeothermic refers to your temperature during moments of activity, so when sloths are foraging for food, really movin’ and huntin’, their temperatures go up. But when they go into a torpid state—which they spend a good portion of their day doing, because they eat lots of plant materials and stuff like that— they go into a poikilothermic state, which is a kind of torpid state.”

“So,” I ask, “since the movie failed to include terms like, um, ‘poikio’—” “Poikilothermic,” Fitting says.

“Right. Since it’s unlikely to, you know, spread actual scientific terms to the kids of America, is there any chance it’ll at least create an interest in sloths—and some of the other animal characters in the movie?”

“Well, the fact that we have a two-toed sloth is probably going to bring people to the zoo, definitely, because of this movie,” Fitting says.

“And we’ll have fun with it, saying things like, ‘As seen in the Disney movie Zootopia, behold! The twotoed sloth!’

“Actually, ‘as seen’ isn’t the right phrase, is it,” he asks, “since that was a fantasy version of a sloth? Maybe we’ll say, ‘As referenced’ in the Disney movie Zootopia, or something like that.

“Look,” he adds, “we are always happy when some new movie drives people to want to visit the zoo. We are a hundred-acre park, and a hundred-acre classroom, and a hundred-acre garden, and a hundred-acre zoo, all at once. You can lie on the grass, smell flowers and watch the bees, take a ride on a tram and go see a bunch of lowland gorillas communicating with each other. We’re trying to connect people back to nature, giving people a window into the wild.

“And for all of its fantasy parts,” he allows, “Zootopia does that a little bit, too. Anything that makes people appreciate animals more, anything that makes them want to know more about the natural world, anything that connects us to this amazing world we live in, that’s a very good thing.”Y

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Joe Fitting, deputy director of the San Francisco Zoo, is known for his encyclopedic knowledge of animal behavior, and his infectious enthusiasm for the creatures of earth.

of the San Francisco Zoo can claim to be quite as adept in street slang and political double-speak as the critters of Zootopia. The film features a first-rate cast of voice actors, from J.K. Simmons’ calculating Mayor Lionheart and his token-sheep assistant Bellwether (Jenny Slate) to the massive water-buffalo police chief, Chief Bogo (Idris Elba) and the long-haired, yoga-stoner yak named Yax (Tommy Chong).

“So, in terms of the way animals do interact with each other, what else did the movie get right?”

“Well let’s see. Let me think,” Fitting muses. “What did it get right? Well, it did a pretty good job of identifying mammal species. This was a world of mammals. Did you see anything else in there? Birds?

Fish? Reptiles and amphibians? I guess I saw a bug or two.”

“At least,” I suggest, “it proves that the filmmakers can properly distinguish mammals from all other types of animals.”

“Sure,” Fitting says. “But beyond that, there was nothing in the movie that suggested they had any of the behavioral stuff correct.”

“What about the sloths?” I ask.

“They seemed pretty … um … ” “Sloth-like?” Fitting completes my sentence, laughing again. “OK! Wait a minute. Sloths.

Sloths move s-l-o-w. And foxes and rabbits move fast. So yeah, OK. They got that right, too.”

The San Francisco Zoo, considered one of the top facilities of its kind in the country, has recently received the Quarter Century Award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, marking its 39th year of consecutive accreditation for its high standards of animal care, conservation, veterinary programs, safety and education. Fitting, who’s been with the zoo since 1980, is known for his encyclopedic knowledge of animal behavior, and his infectious enthusiasm for the creatures of planet earth.

“I did like the sloths,” Fitting admits. “That was a great bit. Sloths really do move slowly, and it’s related to their metabolism. Sloths have very weird metabolisms.

“We break the world into coldblooded and warm-blooded,” he continues, “but that’s a generalization, right? These sloths— and some other animals, too—they bounce back and forth between being cold-blooded and being warmblooded. Sloths occur in warm climates, so they don’t put a lot of energy into controlling their body temperature, the way you or I do.

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Leo (Jesse Lumb) and Amanda (Courtney Yuen) star in Novato Theater Company’s ‘4,000 Miles.’

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Going the distance Novato Theater Company’s ‘4,000 Miles’ delivers By Charles Brousse

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moved from one temporary venue to another, someone would recommend that I review this or that “wonderful” play or musical.

I’d go, hoping to encounter genuine progress. For whatever reason, it never seemed to be the right choice. Then came the current staging of Amy Herzog’s 4,000 Miles at NTC’s homey little theater in a nondescript Novato shopping center. Voices were again predicting something exceptional. Like the dubious prospector who decides to give the motherlode one more chance, I headed up the highway and, to my amazement and delight, discovered … gold!

Although a strong production can hide many of the inadequacies of a weak script, it’s when the two are of the same high quality that genuine theater magic happens. This is the

Herzog has also made) to visit his grandmother. He’s hoping that it will help to clarify his thoughts about the future and his relationship with a mother who constantly reproves his lack of direction, but those ambitions evaporate when a highway accident in Kansas claims the life of his best friend and riding companion.

Emotionally distressed, he knocks on the door of Grandma Vera’s Greenwich Village apartment at 3am. Portrayed by Shirley Nilsen Hall, she combines familial empathy with crusty observations about the parlous state of the world as seen through the eyes of a lifelong Marxist radical. A proposed overnight visit lengthens into weeks, during which the two warm to each other as Leo severs relations with a former girlfriend (nicely rendered by Emily Radosevich) and turns down the overtures of a bar acquaintance (a very aggressive, sexually liberated Courtney Yuen).

Finally, he departs for outdoor work in Colorado, and Vera, whose friend across the hall has just died, is left alone. Norman A. Hall directs the gripping production with just the right light touch.

That’s all there is, and yet—as Mercutio says when wounded by the Capulet gang in Romeo and Juliet—“It is enough.”Y NOW PLAYING: 4,000 Miles runs through April 17 at the Novato Theater Company, 5420 Nave Dr., Suite C, Novato; 415/883-4498; novatotheatercompany.org.

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here’s gold in them thar hills!” That (or something like it) has long been the mantra whispered in my ear by advocates of the Novato Theater Company (NTC).

I’ve been following this group since the mid-1970s, when (by another name) they performed at the now-shuttered Novato Community House. On performance nights, patrons seated side by side at long tables enthusiastically gulped beer from large glass pitchers, endlessly refilled, as they cheered their favorites on a makeshift stage.

My goal was to stay sober enough to take accurate notes. After a while, I grew tired of the scene (which reminded me of Walpurgisnacht in Goethe’s Faust) and stopped attending.

In the years since, as the company

case with 4,000 Miles. Amy Herzog is one of the most promising among the latest crop of East Coast female writers who trained at Yale, Brown or similar places before having their careers launched offBroadway. Since her first play, After the Revolution (2010), was warmly received by critics and audiences, three others have been given similar welcomes. Of the group, 4,000 Miles is the most prominent; its widespread recognition includes a 2012 Obie for Best New American Play, and finalist ranking for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize. Productions at regional theaters include our own A.C.T. a few seasons back.

Herzog’s forte is not intricate plots, boundary-testing sexual situations or grand theatrical effects. Instead, like Chekhov (whom she says is one of her major influences), she concentrates on character, drawing much of her material from observations of family and friends. She also mirrors Chekhov in her insistence that life provides no final conclusions—only a lot of loose ends that are tidied up by historians and in the survivors’ varied memories.

To be successful, 4,000 Miles’ simple, character-driven storyline requires actors who are comfortable with Herzog’s love of detail, and a director who allows things to proceed naturally, without unnecessary embellishment.

Fortunately, NTC has both.

Jesse Lumb turns in a bravura performance as Leo, a young man who chooses to bicycle from Seattle to New York City (a journey that

Leo (Jesse Lumb) and Bec (Emily Radosevich) share an intimate moment in ‘4,000 Miles.’

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Shine on El Radio Fantastique’s new album a joyful jigsaw puzzle By Charlie Swanson

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ongwriter and bandleader Giovanni Di Morente can do it all. The founder and frontman of the eclectic alternative pop ensemble El Radio Fantastique describes himself as a freerange artist, meaning that his approach to music is categorically indefinable yet surprisingly accessible.

This weekend, El Radio Fantastique unveil their new EP, Shine, with a raucous release show on April 2 at McNear’s Mystic Theatre in Petaluma that also features San Francisco’s animated Extra Action Marching Band.

Di Morente, a Point Reyes Station native, grew up on a steady stream of Sinatra before discovering the Sex Pistols and playing punk rock. “We were out in the woods, and I was just left to my own devices,” Di Morente says. “I had no boundaries musically, and punk got me delving into Old World music—Gypsy, Brazilian songwriters—all these paths that I took with open ears.”

In the mid-’80s, Di Morente moved to Los Angeles and, under the pseudonym Johnny Dollar, was part of the one-hit wonder pop group Times Two, whose single, “Strange but True” peaked at number 21 on the pop charts in 1988. Yet he compares the experience to selling his soul. He spent the next decade depressed and being bounced around from label to label.

Finally, Di Morente left L.A. for New Orleans, working as a gravedigger by

day and playing jazz and blues clubs by night. Newly inspired, Di Morente formed his first incarnation of El Radio Fantastique in 2002. “I felt redeemed,” he says.

Originally a darkly classical take on New Orleans jazz, the band expanded its sound to encompass all of Di Morente’s musical influences, from the Beatles to Bowie to the Sex Pistols and beyond. “With El Radio Fantastique, I felt like I was able to put everything I love together,” he says.

After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2006, Di Morente moved back to Point Reyes Station and started up the band anew. Currently, El Radio Fantastique is a seven-piece outfit, with Di Morente sharing songwriting duties alongside bassist Colin Schlitt and pianist Robin Livingston.

Shine, the first EP in a planned series of five releases expected over the next two years, is a perfect example. The five tracks encompass Space Oddity–era Bowie, baroque pop, sizzling zydeco jazz, growling punk rock and even Persian-inspired orchestration.

“I really want to write pop songs,” Di Morente says. “But in my own fashion.”Y El Radio Fantastique parties on Saturday, April 2, at the Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma; 8pm; $17–$20; 21 and over; 707/765-2121.

Tom Hiddleston plays Hank Williams in ‘I Saw the Light,’ a film about the short and bumpy life of the country music star.

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Dimness ‘I Saw the Light’ a dark look at the life of Hank Williams By Richard von Busack

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t’s just like its subject on New Year’s Day 1953: The film I Saw the Light is dead on arrival.

Director Marc Abraham charts the short, busy life of Hank Williams (Tom Hiddleston), gone at 29 from ill health, overwork and alcohol.

A calamitous marriage to Audrey (Elizabeth Olsen), who complicated both his off-stage and on-stage life, didn’t give him any peace.

This film may have been soured at its source. Trying to cut through the Nashville romanticizing about Williams’ talent and potential, Colin Escott dug up all of the facts—the birthdays of sidemen and a definitive discography. But Escott is unmoved by a lot of Williams’ material, as well as the singer/ songwriter’s lack of complexity amidst all that post-war pop musical evolution. It’s not that we needed hero worship—just some sympathy or some dark humor about Williams’ careening, painwracked life.

Like the book, the movie doesn’t take huge pleasure in the top-of-theworld moments, in which Williams had the crowd where he wanted them, or when things were sweet between him and Audrey. Abraham

modernizes the early 1950s sets with an unmounted camera and self-conscious zooms. The visuals match current attitudes toward an early 1950s subject—it’s made for today’s impatience, with no sense of a slower time.

Hiddleston looks right at times, in profile—he shows the death’shead face of the singer in one of his many moments of pain or alcoholic obliteration. The British actor’s drawl is light and high, but Hiddleston polishes up the pineboard rawness of Williams’ voice.

One of the big issues between the couple was Audrey’s case of Linda McCartney syndrome—a conviction that she could sing. Olsen’s Audrey looks pert and intimidating in a khaki-colored cowgirl outfit, moisteyed with her longing to get up on stage and stink. Even an actress this charismatic can’t jump the banks of this narrow characterization.

Escott notes that talking about Hank Williams without talking about booze is like talking about the Titanic without talking about the iceberg. The book and the movie based on it are similar. They’re both about an iceberg.Y

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El Radio Fantastique

El Radio Fantastique, a seven-piece alternative pop ensemble, unveil their new EP, ‘Shine,’ with a release show on April 2.

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Movies

•New Movies This Week • As You Like It (Not Rated)

By Matthew Stafford

Friday April 1 - Thursday April 8 As You Like It (2:20) Seldom-seen 1963 BBC production of the Bard’s effervescent comedy stars Vanessa Redgrave as an effervescent Rosalind.

Batman v. Superman (2:31) The Caped Crusader and the Man of Steel go mano-amano, much to the confusion of everyone; Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill star.

The Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus (3:35) The Moscow dance troupe brings the story of the gladiator-turned-revolutionary to epic life through Aram Kachaturian’s thrilling music.

Born to Be Blue (1:38) Ethan Hawke as trumpeter-crooner Chet Baker, cool jazz icon and struggling heroin addict.

City of Gold (1:31) Tasty documentary about Los Angeles Times restaurant critic Jonathan Gold and his love affair with L.A.’s multiethnic cuisine.

A Clockwork Orange (2:16) Stanley KubrickAnthony Burgess horror about a violence-loving punk and his grisly comeuppance in a nearfuturistic totalitarian Britain.

Deadpool (1:45) Adults-only Marvel Comics comedy adventure about a sardonic mercenary with super powers and a taste for vengeance; Ryan Reynolds stars.

Demolition (1:41) The overemotional complaint letters of investment banker Jake Gyllenhaal spark the interest of customer service rep Naomi Watts; love beckons.

The Divergent Series: Allegiant (2:00) Tris and Four leap out of the frying pan as they break out of the walled city of Chicago in a mistaken bid for freedom.

Dogtown Redemption (1:34) Eye-opening documentary focuses on three recyclers who ply their trade in the poverty-stricken reaches of West Oakland.

Eddie the Eagle (1:46) Biopic of underdog Olympic ski jumper Michael Edwards stars Christopher Walken, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton as Eddie.

Embrace of the Serpent (2:05) Colombian portrait of a Cohiuano shaman whose peaceful life in the rainforest is threated by missionaries and other interlopers.

Eye in the Sky (1:42) Hard-hitting drama about the moral implications of drone warfare stars Helen Mirren as an antiterrorist Army colonel in dangerous Kenya.

Ferlinghetti: A Rebirth of Wonder (1:22) Insightful portrait of the revered San Francisco poet, artist, publisher and proprietor of City Lights Bookstore.

The GI Film Festival (2:10) This “Cinematic Salute to the Troops” features two short films plus a talk with Gary Sinise, Adam Driver and WW II vet Fred Mayer.

Hail, Caesar! (1:45) Coen brothers comedy about a busy day in the life of Eddie Mannix, shady 1950s Hollywood studio fixer extraordinaire; Josh Brolin, Scarlett Johansson and George Clooney star.

Hello, My Name Is Doris (1:30) Romantic dramedy stars Sally Field as a quirky office drone obsessed with a new workmate half her age (Max Greenfield).

Ingrid Bergman—In Her Own Words (1:54) Bio-documentary of the Swedish superstar is highlighted with home-movie footage she herself shot throughout her life.

I Saw the Light (2:03) Biopic chronicles the short life and meteoric career of country music legend Hank Williams; Tom Hiddleston stars.

Kung Fu Panda 3 (1:35) Po the panda meets his long-lost father and takes on an evil villain to boot; Jack Black, Jackie Chan and Dustin

Hoffman vocalize.

The Lady in the Van (1:44) True tale of the quirky relationship between playwright Alan Bennett and an eccentric who lived in his driveway for 15 years; Maggie Smith stars.

London Has Fallen (1:38) A state funeral for England’s PM threatens to become a terrorist bloodbath … unless Gerard Butler has anything to say about it.

Marguerite (2:07) Sumptuous French dramedy about a 1920s Parisian hostess and wannabe opera singer whose terrible voice enchants the Dadaists of the Left Bank.

Meet the Blacks (1:30) Comedy about a nouveau riche family that moves to Beverly Hills on the very day all crime becomes legal for a 12-hour period.

The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly (3:40) Puccini’s tragedy of the doomed romance between an American sailor and a Japanese maiden is dazzlingly interpreted by director Anthony Minghella.

Miracles from Heaven (1:49) A family and a community are inspired after a child with a terminal disease makes a miraculous recovery.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (1:34) Toula and Ian are back and dealing with a sparkless marriage, a teenage daughter and all those wacky relatives; Nia Vardalos and John Corbett star.

Only Yesterday (1:58) Acclaimed 1982 Japanese cartoon about a young woman’s reflective journey of love and remembrance.

The Practice of the Wild: A Conversation with Gary Snyder and Jim Harrison (1:00) The Beat Generation icon and the late poetnovelist discuss life, words and nature on a trek along the Central Coast.

Race (2:14) Stephan James stars as Jesse Owens, the black American track star who took on Hitler’s Aryans at the 1936 Nazi Olympics.

Remember (1:34) Atom Egoyan suspense thriller follows Christopher Plummer on a crosscountry mission to kill the Nazi who tormented him at Auschwitz.

A Sidewalk Astronomer (1:18) Documentary joins philosopher-inventor-Sidewalk Astronomers founder John Dobson as he visits star parties, college campuses and Vermont telescope makers.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2:20) Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford are back in a post-Return of the Jedi reboot from J.J. Abrams and The Walt Disney Corporation.

10 Cloverfield Lane (1:45) An accident victim finds herself in the underground lair of a survivalist who insists that the outside world is a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

2001: A Space Odyssey (2:19) Stanley Kubrick’s complex, confounding, often tedious scifi epic about the first manned mission to Jupiter and the monolith that makes it all happen.

Where to Invade Next (2:00) Michael Moore’s latest documentary is a broadly comic look at what makes Europe great (in a wobbly sort of way) and what the U.S. can “take” from it.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (1:51) Tina Fey stars as real-life reporter Kim Barker, who covered Pakistan and Afghanistan in the dangerous years after 9/11.

The Witch (1:32) Somber period horror film examines guilt, treachery and hysteria in 17th century Puritan New England.

Zootopia (1:48) Disney cartoon about a melting-pot mammalian metropolis where a rookie bunny-rabbit cop teams up with a grifting fox to fight crime.

Batman v. Superman (PG-13)

• The Bolshoi Ballet:

Spartacus (Not Rated)

• Born to Be Blue (R) City of Gold (R)

• A Clockwork Orange (R) Deadpool (R)

• Demolition (R) The Divergent Series: Allegiant (PG-13) • Dogtown Redemption (NR) Eddie the Eagle (PG-13) Embrace of the Serpent (NR) Eye in the Sky (R)

• Ferlinghetti: A Rebirth of Wonder (Not Rated)

Lark: Tue 6:15 (free admission) Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:40, 12:20, 2, 3:40, 5:20, 7, 8:40, 10:20; 3D showtimes at 11:30, 1:10, 2:50, 4:30, 6:10, 7:50, 9:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12, 3:30, 7, 10:20; 3D showtimes at 10:30, 1:50, 5:10, 8:30 Sequoia: Fri 7:20, 3D showtimes at 4, 9:25; Sat 12:30, 7:20, 3D showtimes at 4, 9:25; Sun 12:30, 7:20, 3D showtime at 4; Mon-Wed 7:20, 3D showtime at 4 Lark: Sun 1 Rafael: Fri 4:30, 6:45, 9:05; Sat-Sun 2:15, 4:30, 6:45, 9:05; Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:05; Thu 8 Rafael: Fri 4, 6, 8; Sat 1:30, 4, 6, 8; Sun 1:30; Mon-Wed 6, 8; Thu 6 Regency: Sun 2; Wed 2, 7:15 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:55, 2:35, 5:10, 7:55, 10:30 Regency: Thu 8 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:05, 1:50, 4:35, 7:25, 10:15 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:40, 1:40, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 Rafael: Thu 7 (director Amir Soltani in person) Lark: Fri 3:30; Sun 6:10; Mon 12:50; Wed 3:45 Lark: Fri 12:50; Sun 8:30; Thu 3:30 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7, 9:45; Sat-Sun 1:35, 4:15, 7, 9:45 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:45, 1:30, 4:10, 7, 9:50; Sun-Thu 10:45, 1:30, 4:10, 7 Rafael: Sun 7 (filmmaker in person) Regency: Thu 7 Lark: Fri 8:40; Sat 6:40; Mon 3:15; Tue 12:50 Regency: Fri 11:40, 2:15, 4:50, 7:45, 10:15; Sat 2:15, 4:50, 7:45, 10:15; Sun-Tue, Thu 11:40, 2:15, 4:50, 7:45; Wed 11:10, 1:45, 4:10 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:50, 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30 Sequoia: Fri 4:40, 7, 10:30; Sat 10:15, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 10:30; Sun 10:15, 2:20, 4:40, 7; Mon-Tue 4:40, 7; Wed 4:10

• The GI Film Festival (Not Rated) Hail, Caesar! (PG-13) Hello, My Name Is Doris (R)

Ingrid Bergman In Her Own Words (Not Rated) • I Saw the Light (R) Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) The Lady in the Van (PG-13)

Lark: Mon 8 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:40, 1:20, 4:20, 7:15, 10:10; Sun-Thu 10:40, 1:20, 4:20, 7:15 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:45, 3:05, 5:25 Regency: Fri 10:55, 1:50, 4:40, 7:40, 10:15; Sat 4:40, 7:40, 10:15; Sun 10:55, 7:40; Mon-Tue 10:55, 1:50, 4:40, 7:40; Wed 10:55am; Thu 10:55, 1:50, 4:40 London Has Fallen (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 2:25, 5:05, 7:40, 10:05 • Marguerite (R) Rafael: Fri 3:30, 6:15, 8:50; Sat-Sun 12:45, 3:30, 6:15, 8:50; Mon-Thu 6:15, 8:50 • Meet the Blacks (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:50, 2:20, 4:55, 7:30, 9:55 • The Metropolitan Opera: Lark: Sat 9:55am; Wed 6:30 Regency: Sat 9:55am; Wed 6:30 Sequoia: Madama Butterfly (Not Rated) Sat 9:55am; Wed 6:30 Miracles from Heaven (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:25, 2:05, 4:45, 7:20, 10 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:10, 1:55, 4:40, 7:40, 10:25 My Big Fat Greek Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:15, 9:50; Sat-Sun 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:50 Wedding 2 (PG-13) Regency: Fri-Sat 12, 1:15, 2:30, 3:45, 5, 6:15, 7:30, 8:45, 10; Sun-Wed 12, 1:15, 2:30, 3:45, 5, 6:15, 7:30; Thu 1:15, 2:30, 3:45, 5, 7:30 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:45 • Only Yesterday (PG) Lark: Sat 4:10 (subtitled); Tue 3:15 (dubbed) • The Practice of the Wild: Rafael: Sun 4:15 (filmmaker in person) A Conversation with Gary Snyder and Jim Harrison (Not Rated) Race (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 1, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 Remember (R) Lark: Sat 2; Sun 4:05; Mon 5:45 • A Sidewalk Astronomer (PG) Lark: Thu 7:30 (director Jeffrey Jacobs in person; Magnolia Avenue sidewalk stargazing follows the show) Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) Lark: Sat 9; Wed 12:50 10 Cloverfield Lane (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:25, 10; Sat-Sun 2, 4:35, 7:25, 10 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:25 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2:15, 5, 7:50, 10:30 • 2001: A Space Odyssey (G) Regency: Sun, Wed 4:30 Where to Invade Next (R) Lark: Fri 6; Tue 9; Thu 12:50 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:55, 1:40, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45 The Witch (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 8, 10:30 Zootopia (PG) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:30, 3D showtime at 9:20; Sat-Sun 1, 6:30, 3D showtimes at 3:45, 9:20 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:10, 1:55, 3:15, 4:40, 7:15, 8:30, 9:50; 3D showtimes at 12:40, 5:50 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11, 1:45, 7:10; 3D showtimes at 4:30, 9:55 Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm.

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

Concerts MARIN

Golden Gate Wingmen A three-night residency by powerhouse four-piece band that features John Kadlecik, Jeff Chimenti, Reed Mathis and Jay Lane.

Mar 31-Apr 2. $22-$26. Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

The Pimps of Joytime Swaggering psychedelic funk band plays two joyous nights with support from Memphis rock duo Greyhounds. Mar 31-Apr 1, 8pm. $20-$24. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.1100.

SONOMA Leftover Salmon Tasty bluegrass string band performs with support from Victor Krummenacher. Mar 31, 9pm. $26. Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.765.2121.

Santa Rosa Symphony Cellist Zuill Bailey returns to wow audiences, performing with the symphony in its latest offering, “Rhythmic Vitality.” Apr 2-4. Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

NAPA Patty Griffin Grammy Award-winner joins forces with Sara Watkins and Anaïs Mitchell in a

Ghiringhelli Pizzeria Grill & Bar First Sunday of every month, 5pm, Erika Alstrom with Dale Alstrom’s Jazz Society. 1535 South Novato Blvd, Novato, 415.878.4977.

celebratory night of American songwriting.

Mar 31, 8pm. $40-$70. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa, 707.259.0123.

Symphony Napa Valley Actor Ronald Guttman joins his brother, music director Michael Guttman to narrate a performance of the ancient, gripping and rarely heard orchestral poem “Genesis.” Apr 3, 3pm. $30-$70. Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville, 707.944.9900.

HopMonk Novato Mar 30, Open Mic Night with Alex & Sons.

Mar 31, Rewind and Restless Natives. Apr 1, Notorious. Apr 2, Gamblers Mark. 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

Marin Country Mart Apr 1, Times 4. Apr 3, 12:30pm, Blithedale Canyon. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur.

Clubs&Venues

19 Broadway Club Mon, open mic. Mar 31, Miles Ahead. Apr 1, Duran Duran Duran. Apr 2, the Right Time and Liquid Green. Apr 3, 6pm, 19 Broadway Good Time Band. Apr 3, 9pm, Elvis Johnson’s blues jam. Apr 5, Lee Dynes Trio. Apr 6, Walt the Dog. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

MARIN 142 Throckmorton Theatre Wed, 12pm, Noon concert series. Apr 1, Tim Weed Band. Apr 3, 5:30pm, Nathan Bickart Trio. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Belrose Theater Thurs, open mic night. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, 415.454.6422.

No Name Bar Tues, open mic. Mar 30, Barnyard Hammer and friends. Mar 31, Remedy with Clem & Them. Apr 1, Michael Aragon Quartet. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.1392.

Benissimo Ristorante & Bar Thurs, Fri, live music. 18 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, 415.927.2316.

Osteria Divino Mar 30, Joan Getz. Mar 31, J Kevin Durkin.

37 Caledonia St, Sausalito, 415.331.9355.

Fenix Wed, Pro blues jam. Mar 31, Delta Wires.

Apr 1, Special Request featuring Rey T. Apr 2, Frankie Beverly tribute with Lionel Burns. Apr 3, 11am, the Sons of the Soul Revivers. Apr 3, 6:30pm, Lehcats with Norbert Satchel. Apr 5, West Coast Songwriters Competition. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.813.5600.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Mar 30, Rusty String Express. Mar 31, C-JAM with Connie Ducey. Apr 5, Swing Fever.

Apr 6, Dale Polissar Duo. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael, 415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Mon, Billy D’s open mic. Mar 30, Fitz & Pieces. Mar 31, Dr Mojo. 29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.9910.

Presidio Yacht Club Apr 2, Void Where Prohibited. Fort Baker, Sommerville Rd, Sausalito, 415.332.2319.

Sausalito Seahorse Tues, Jazz with Noel Jewkes and friends.

Wed, Tango with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Mar 31, Marcos Sainz Jazz Trio.

Apr 1, Swing Fever with Bryan Gould and Denise Perrier. Apr 2, Los Classicos de Cuba Quintet. Apr 3, 5pm, Orquesta la Moderna Tradicion. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito, 415.331.2899.

Josh Saul

Grammy Award-winning folk and country singer/songwriter/guitarist Patty Griffin performs on March 31 at the Uptown Theatre in Napa.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Mon, Epicenter Soundsystem reggaae. Mar 31, Emily Zisman. Apr 1, Something Like Seduction. Apr 2, Steven Graves Band. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311.

Spitfire Lounge Last Thursday of every month, the North Bass DJ night. First Friday of every month, Truthlive. 848 B St, San Rafael, 415.454.5551.

CALENDAR Sweetwater Music Hall Mon, Open Mic. Mar 30, the Lil’ Smokies and Trout Steak Revival. Apr 2, the Stone Foxes. Apr 3, Grateful Dead tribute with the China Cats and Sunshine Garcia Becker. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.1100.

SONOMA Aqus Cafe Mar 31, Elizabeth Boaz. Apr 1, Hot Grubb.

Apr 2, Sugar Moon. Apr 3, 2pm, Alan Early.

Apr 5, 6:30pm, science salon. Apr 6, student open mic. 189 H St, Petaluma, 707.778.6060.

The Big Easy Mar 30, Certified Organic. Mar 31, Cabbagehead and Zanzibar. Apr 1, the Grain with Dixie Giants and the Incubators. Apr 2, Derek Irving Combo with Luke Erickson.

Apr 3, Miano Jazz Trio. Apr 5, American Alley Cats. Apr 6, Bruce Gordon & the Acrosonics. 128 American Alley, Petaluma, 707.776.4631.

Green Music Center Apr 1, André Watts. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Green Music Center Schroeder Hall Apr 3, 2pm, Navarro Trio. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

HopMonk Sebastopol Tues, open mic night. Mar 30, Vibesquad with Nastynasty. Mar 31, Steep Ravine and the Coffis Brothers. Apr 1, Sonny Landreth and Volker Strifler. Apr 2, Midori & Ezra Boy. Apr 4, Monday Night Edutainment with DJ Jacques and DJ Guacamole. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma Apr 1, Vitamin Girl. Apr 2, Jimbo Scott. 691 Broadway, Sonoma, 707.935.9100.

Jasper O’Farrell’s Tues, Sessions hip-hop and reggae night.

Mar 31, Thought Vomit with the Business End and Antiphony. 6957 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.2062.

Lagunitas Tap Room Mar 30, New Skye. Mar 31, the Gravel Spreaders. Apr 1, Jeffrey Halford. Apr 2, the Bottom Dwellers. Apr 3, David Correa Trio. Apr 6, the Turkey Buzzards. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 707.778.8776.

Mystic Theatre Apr 2, El Radio Fantastique album release party. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.765.2121.

Phoenix Theater Apr 1, the Millards and Secure the Sun. 201 Washington St, Petaluma, 707.762.3565.

Redwood Cafe Mar 31, Tito. Apr 1, the Thugz. Apr 2, Rocky Rohwedder Field Band. Apr 3, 5pm, Gypsy Kisses. Apr 4, Open Belly Dance. Apr 5, Rock

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Overtime Student Performance. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, 707.795.7868.

AT THE OSHER MARIN JCC

Sonoma Speakeasy Tues, New Orleans R&B night. Thurs, R&B classics. Fri, Sat, R&B party. Sun, R&B diva night. 452 First St E, Ste G, Sonoma, 707.996.1364.

Twin Oaks Roadhouse Mar 31, the Timothy O’Neil Band. Apr 1, the Sorentinos. Apr 2, the Poyntlyss Sistars.

Apr 4, the Blues Defenders pro jam. Apr 6, open mic night. 5745 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove.

Art Sat 4/2 @ 8 pm

A one man, hysterical show starring Frank Ferrante

Sat 5/14 @ 8pm

AN EVENING WITH

PAULA POUNDSTONE

OPENING MARIN Gallery Route One Apr 1-May 8, “Joy of Man’s Desiring,” artist Dorothy Nissen explores the the union of dreams and the creative process in daily drawings, as part of the Lucid Art residency program. Reception, Apr 3 at 3pm. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5.

415.663.1347.

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Don’t Tell Me

Coming Soon: Sun 5/8 @ 5PM

NEW CENTURY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Seager Gray Gallery Apr 1-May 1, “Gwaltney,” the artist’s paintings reflect the sunlit open sky along the beautiful coastline of Laguna Beach. Reception, Apr 2 at 5:30pm.

108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.384.8288.

Mon 6/20 @ 7:30pm AN EVENING WITH

ANNIE PROULX MARINJCC.ORG/ARTS

200 N. San Pedro Rd, San Rafael

SONOMA Lunch & Dinner Sat & Sun Brunch

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Legendary Guitarist Apr 3 TERRY HAGGERTY Sun

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GARY VOGENSEN & FRIENDS

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ZULU SPEAR

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CD Release Party 8:30

Apr 10 SAN GERONIMO Sun

Hard Charging Americana 5:00 / No Cover

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Shack-Shaking Country Blues 5:00 Sat The Always Funky se 30 CD Relea Apr FROBECK 8:30 Party ¡ Reservations Advised

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On the Town Square, Nicasio www.ranchonicasio.com

Pansy Creations Studio Apr 3, 12pm, “Pansy Creations Studio Open House,” artist Julia Pozsgai channels her autism into artistic expression and opens her creative space to the public. 430 W Napa St, Ste F, Sonoma. pansycreations.com.

Pie Eyed Open Studio Apr 1-10, “The Big Art Treasure Hunt,” county-wide art hunt clues that lead to 50 pieces of original art hidden throughout for you to find and keep. Reception, Apr 10 at noon. 2371 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol.

Sat-Sun, 12pm to 4pm 707.477.9442.

University Art Gallery Mar 30-Apr 24, “Juried Student Show,” exhibition is selected by two jurors from the art world who visit the campus to view the work and talk to the students about their careers and ideas about art. Reception, Mar 30 at 5pm. Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park. Tues-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, noon to 4. 707.664.2295.

CONTINUING THIS WEEK MARIN Alemany Library Gallery Through Apr 9, “Summer’s Lease,” artist Lynn Sondag’s expressive watercolors show in conjunction with another exhibit, “Twilight,” featuring Pamela WilsonRyckman’s found photos turned into artistic explorations. Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael. 415.485.3251.

Aroma Cafe Through May 6, “Images of China Camp,” Marin photographers Osher Levi and Brian Byrnes exhibit their photos of the state park and local treasure. 1122 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.459.4340.

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Paintings by artist Chris Gwaltney will be featured at the Seager Gray Gallery in Mill Valley from April 1 to May 1.

Bay Model Visitor Center Through Apr 23, “The Mooring Series,” collection of watercolors by Nelson W Hee is full of meditative detail. 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871.

Bolinas Gallery Through Apr 3, “Colorists of Northern California,” featuring over 60 paintings by 11 painters working in the colorist tradition, using vibrant colors to interpret the warm and cool effects of sunlight. 52 Wharf Rd, Bolinas. Fri-Sun, 11am to 6pm 415.868.0782.

Community Media Center of Marin Through Mar 31, “Wear & Tear: Living Woman,” artist Sheri Park’s exhibit features poetry, biology, fact, fantasy, dance and drama. 819 A St, San Rafael. 415.721.0636.

Desta Art & Tea Gallery Through Apr 19, “Atmospheric Moments,” featuring works of Ann Bernauer and Claire Smith. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo.

Mon-Sat, 10 to 6 415.524.8932.

Falkirk Cultural Center Through Apr 30, “Two Views,” married artists Steve Emery and Kathleen Lipinski show their individual and collaborative works. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael.

415.485.3438.

First & Third Floor Galleries Through May 31, “Celebrating Colors,” eight local longtime artists carry distinctly individual styles to explore the visual power of colors. Marin Civic Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

Marin Community Foundation Through May 20, “Tony King: 50 Years of Paintings,” retrospective exhibit includes paintings, drawings, watercolors and prints King made in New York City and following his move to Sonoma County in 1992. 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste 200, Novato. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5.

Marin Society of Artists Through Apr 2, “Outside the Line,” sculpture and craft show offers something for everyone with 90 pieces on display. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, noon to 4 pm 415.464.9561.

MarinMOCA Through Apr 10, “Travels with Phil,” expansive exhibit of cartoonist Phil Frank’s strips includes the San Franciscobased “Farley” and nationally syndicated “Elderberries.” Also showing, “Dark World,” Bolinas photographer Ken Botto utilizes collected miniatures, bones and found objects to create tiny dioramas. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 11 to 5.

415.506.0137.

Novato City Offices Through Apr 26, “MarinMOCA Artists on Exhibit,” paintings by Tania Walters and Jane Liston display. 922 Machin Ave, Novato.

Osher Marin JCC Through May 31, “Rescue, Relief & Renewal,” exhibit of rare archival photographs from Poland, originally presented at the Galicia Jewish Museum Krakow in 2014. 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

by discussion with SRJC instructors. Mar 30, 1pm. Bertolini Student Center, SRJC, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 707.527.4266.

LunaFest Marin Features six diverse, award-winning short films that will compel discussion, make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings and motivate you to make a difference in your community. Apr 5, 5:30pm. $15-$50. Sir Francis Drake High School, 1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo.

Tiburon Town Hall Through Apr 28, “Vibrant Colors,” exhibit of works from the Marin County Watercolor Society is bold and beautiful. 1505 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon.

Comedy An Evening with Groucho Frank Ferrante’s critically acclaimed oneman show packed with quips, jokes and improvised fun in the Marx Brothers tradition. Apr 2, 8pm. $22-$40. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, 415.444.8000.

Follow the Thread Talented and professional educators lead improv workshops for novice, beginning and experienced actors, improvisers and comedians. Wed, 7pm. through Apr 20. $20/week. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Jamie Kilstein Hilarious rising star in standup hits the stage. Apr 2, 8pm. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Laugh Sabbath Oakland-born comic Sammy Obeid, best known for his 1,001 day streak of consecutive comedy performances, headlines. Apr 3, 8pm. $10. HopMonk Sebastopol, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, 707.829.7300.

Laughing Tomato Comedy Showcase Local and Bay Area comics, hosted by Tony Sparks. First Tues of every month, 8pm.

Free. Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, 707.665.0260.

Mort Sahl Social Satire from Sahl. Thurs. $15-$20. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

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San Geronimo Valley Community Center Through Mar 30, “Natural Abstracts, Fantasies & Digital Manipulations,” showing the eclectic photography of Michel Kotski. 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 415.488.8888.

Actor, director and producer Frank Ferrante, described by the 'New York Times' as "the greatest living interpreter of Groucho Marx's material," performs on April 2 at the Osher Marin JCC in San Rafael. experiencing a still mind and discovering inner peace. Thurs through Apr 21. $10. First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael.

Dance Palace Wednesdays, 6pm, Women’s Collaborative Dance. $5-$15 per month. Sundays, 10am, Ecstatic Dance Point Reyes, explore different rhythms with no experience necessary 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station 415.663.1075.

Mill Valley First Tuesday Art Walk Stroll among the amazing art exhibits at various Mill Valley galleries and stores, as well as City Hall and the community center.

Tues, Apr 5, 6pm. Mill Valley Depot Plaza, 87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

Green Music Center Apr 5, 12pm, HERE, a rare creative fusion of identity and culture through traditional Korean dance, contemporary American dance and indie-rock music performed live.

Free/ ticket required. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park 866.955.6040.

Parkinson’s Exercise Program Physical therapy class designed for people with Parkinson’s consists of aerobic and learning-based exercises that help the heart and lungs. Wed, 1:30pm. through Mar 30. $20-$25. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, 415.444.8000.

Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium Apr 2, 1 and 5pm, Swan Lake, performed by Stapleton Ballet. $22-$35. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael 415.473.6800.

Sonoma International Film Festival Celebrating its 19th year, the festival features a special showcase of Spanish language films alongside a slew of independent and documentary films from around the globe, all screening at various venues within walking distance. Mar 30-Apr 3.

Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, sonomafilmfest.org.

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Fermentation Class Join Kraut Source founder and culinary instructor Karen Diggs for a hands-on culinary instruction. Mar 31, 6:30pm. $50. Driver’s Market, 200 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

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Events Autism Awesomeness Day Twenty plus programs that serve children, teens and adults on the spectrum are coming together to celebrate with performances, art and showcases. Apr 2, 1pm. Free. St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 10 Bay View, San Rafael, 415.497.3751.

Community Media Orientation Get answers to all your media questions, including how you can produce content and get it on the air in Marin. Tues, Apr 5, 7pm. Community Media Center of Marin, 819 A St, San Rafael, 415.721.0636.

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Guide Dogs for the Blind Graduation Ceremony Family fun abounds when guide dogs and those who raise them celebrate graduation.

Every other Sat, 1:30pm. Guide Dogs for the Blind, 350 Los Ranchitos Rd, San Rafael, 415.499.4000.

Belrose Theater Sundays, 4pm, Argentine Dance. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael 415.454.6422.

Petaluma Cinema Series Petaluma Film Alliance hosts a screening of a recent, critically acclaimed film, with preshow lecture and post-show discussion. Wed through May 18. SRJC Petaluma Campus, 680 Sonoma Mtn Pkwy, Petaluma, 707.778.3974.

Club 101 Wednesdays, 8:20pm, salsa dancing with lessons. 815 W Francisco Blvd, San Rafael 415.460.0101.

Tuesday Night Live Featuring comedians at the top of their game, both rising stars and names known worldwide. Tues, 8pm. $17-$27. 142 Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Alma del Tango Studio First Wednesday of every month, 7pm, Introduction to Argentine Tango, learn to dance like they do in Buenos Aires, no experience necessary. $18. 167 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo 415.459.8966.

Mind Reels Weekly series presents notable documentary films as well as guest speakers and performers bringing the film’s ideas to life. Tues-noon. $25-$30. Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.924.5111.

Heirloom Craft Hub Each evening includes instruction for a specific craft. Last Thurs of every month. $5.

Marin History Museum, Boyd Gate House, 1125 B St, San Rafael, 415.454.8538.

Meditation & Mindfullness Weekly drop in class lets you work towards

Marinship Walking Tour Walk back in time in this guided tour of Sausalito’s historic Marinship. Apr 2, 10:30am. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.3871.

Nature for Kids Take the kids for a winter walk at this beautiful preserve looking for cold weather critters. Mar 30, 10am. Free. Mount Burdell Preserve, San Andreas Dr, Novato, 415.893.9527.

Star Viewing Party San Francisco Amateur Astronomers Association shows you stars, planets and nebulas through powerful telescopes. Apr 5, 7pm. Marin City Library, 164 Donahue St, Marin City, 415.332.6157.

Text/ile: Weaving Climate Data Learn how to use a small frame loom to make place-specific, natural fiber weavings with interdisciplinary textile artist Tali Weinberg. Apr 3, 2pm. $80-$130. Headlands Center for the Arts, 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito, 415.331.2787.

Film The Hunting Ground Screening of the staggering documentary on college campus rape culture is followed

Red Lines Tiburon Film Society presents a rare window into the Syrian conflict, from the trenches to geopolitical jockeying, and a searing exposé of the ongoing crisis. Apr 5, 6pm. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.3871.

Friday Night Live Enjoy delicious themed buffet dinners with live music on hand. Fri. $7-$14. San Geronimo Golf Course, 5800 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo, 415.488.4030.

Girl’s Night Out Happy hour lasts all night long, even for the guys. Thurs. Bootlegger’s Lodge, 367 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, 415.450.7186.

Sunday Supper New weekly dinner series and etiquette class celebrates classic French cuisine that reflect the season. Sun, 4pm. $30-$45. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.927.3331.

For Kids Bay Area Discovery Museum Ongoing, “Animal Secrets.” Hands-on art, science and theater camps, art studio, tot spot and lookout cove adventure area. WedThurs at 10 and 11, music with Miss Kitty. $5-$6. Fri at 11, aquarium feeding. Ongoing.

Admission, $8-$10. Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito., 415.339.3900.

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Robert Allen Fine Art Through Mar 31, “Works on Paper,” group exhibit features prints, drawings and mixed media from Susan Adame, Tracey Adams, Aleah Koury and others. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5. 415.331.2800.

Breakfast with Enzo Bring clapping hands, singing voices, dancing feet and breakfast for weekly family music show. Sun at 10 and 11. Mill Valley Golf Clubhouse, 267 Buena Vista, Mill Valley, 415.652.2474.

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Kids’ Pajama Party with Michael Slack Read bedtime stories with the illustrator of “Race Car Count.” Apr 1, 6pm. Diesel Bookstore, 2419 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, 415.785.8177.

“Your Song My Song” with Jaime Currier Apr 3, 11am. Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.389.4292.

Lectures The Art of Listening Author and playwright Christian McEwen focus on the art of listening in conversation and readings. Apr 2, 7pm. Free. Point Reyes Presbyterian Church, 11445 Shoreline Hwy, Point Reyes Station, 415.663.1349.

CBT/DBT Group for Depression Skills-based education and training group is designed to help you cope with facing basic everyday problems including distressing emotions like depression and anxiety. Tues, 6pm. $20-$40. Community Institute for Psychotherapy, 1330 Lincoln Ave #201, San Rafael, 415.459.5999. eBook Help Get one-on-one help in downloading library eBooks to the Kindle, iPad and other devices. Call ahead to reserve a session.

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Faces of Honduras Teri Mattson, executive director of the Task Force on the Americas, discusses findings of an emergency response delegation that followed the March 3 assassination of Lenca leader, social-justice advocate. Mar 31, 7:30pm. $10-$20. Redwoods Presbyterian Church, 110 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur.

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How to Publish an Ebook Learn about basic tools and techniques for creating and releasing your masterpiece as an ebook. Apr 2, 11am. Free. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, 415.499.6058.

Nerd Nite Enjoy three talks on everything from eels to curveballs. Apr 5, 7pm. $5. HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

O’Hanlon Roundtable Continuing parade of experienced artists share thoughts on creative process. All artists welcome. First Tues each month, 4 to 6. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.4331.

Social Security, Elder Care & Estate Planning An informative panel discussion and mixer.

Mar 30, 5:30pm. Free. Northgate Mall Community Room, 7000 Northgate Dr, San Rafael.

Spring Leadership Lecture Series Helen MacDonald, daughter of acclaimed photographer Alisdair MacDonald, discusses her bestselling memoir “H Is for Hawk.” Mar 30, 7pm. $25. Angelico Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, 415.457.4440.

Support Group for Women in Transition Group for women offers encouragement during life transitions such as relationship changes, career changes and difficult life events. Thurs, 6pm. $20-$40. Community Institute for Psychotherapy, 1330 Lincoln Ave #201, San Rafael, 415.459.5999.

Talking Tomatoes Led by UC Marin master gardener Joe Jennings. Mar 30, 12pm. Free. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, 415.499.6058.

Twenty-Something Support Group Explore adulthood with emphasis on life skills such as mindfulness, interpersonal skills and healthy coping skills. Thurs, 6pm. $20-$40. Community Institute for Psychotherapy, 1330 Lincoln Ave #201, San Rafael, 415.459.5999.

Waste Not Want Not: Taking Responsibility Learn about the threat that plastic poses in our world and join the conversation about how to promote safer and smarter policies and practices both at home and in the community. Apr 6, 7pm. $10-$15. First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth St, San Rafael.

Watercolor with Anna Explore the world of watercolor painting and experiment with paints, brushes, various watercolor paper and variety of watercolor techniques. Wed, 10:30am. through Mar 30. $30-$35. Whistlestop, 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael., 415.456.9062.

Readings Aqus Cafe Apr 4, 6:30pm, A-Muse-ing Monday with Rivertown Poets, Bay Area poets John Oliver Simon and William Greenwood are followed by an open mic. 189 H St, Petaluma 707.778.6060.

Book Passage Mar 30, 1pm, “Listen, Liberal” with Thomas Frank. Mar 30, 7pm, “Journey to Munich” with Jacqueline Winspear. Mar 31, 7pm, “How to Raise an Adult” with Julie LythcottHaims. Apr 1, 7pm, “All the Wild That Remains” with David Gessner. Apr 2, 4pm, “The Secret Wisdom of the Earth” with Christopher Scotton. Apr 2, 7pm, “ River of Flesh” with Dr. Ruchira Gupta. Apr 3, 1pm, “A Blistered Kind of Love” with Duffy and Angela Ballard. Apr 3, 2pm, “The Big Book of Kombucha” with Hannah Crum and Alex LaGory. Apr 3, 4pm, “America’s War for the Greater Middle East” with Andrew J Bacevich. Apr 4, 7pm, Left Coast Writers with Debbie Goelz. Apr 6, 5pm, “The Nest” with Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. Apr 6, 7pm, San Geronimo Valley School poetry reading. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Calistoga Copperfield’s Books Apr 3, 2pm, “The Secret Wisdom of the Earth” with Christopher Scotton. 1330 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga 707.942.1616.

Diesel Bookstore Apr 6, 6:30pm, “All Tomorrow’s Parties” with Rob Spillman, in conversation with Dorothy Allison. 2419 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur 415.785.8177.

HopMonk Sebastopol First Sunday of every month, 8:30pm, North Bay Poetry Slam. Free. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol 707.829.7300.

Napa Bookmine Wednesdays, 11am, Read Aloud for the Young’uns. First Friday of every month, 6pm, First Friday Night Write. Apr 5, 6:30pm, Poetry Club Meeting. 964 Pearl St, Napa 707.733.3199.

Petaluma Copperfield’s Books Apr 2, 7pm, “Under the Influence” with Joyce Maynard. 140 Kentucky St, Petaluma 707.762.0563.

Santa Rosa Copperfield’s Books Mar 30, 6pm, “Something in Stone” with Linda Loveland Reid. Apr 1, 7pm, “Because of Miss Bridgerton” with Julia Quinn. 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa 707.578.8938.

SoCo Coffee First Saturday of every month, Poetry Azul.

Free, 707.527.6434. 1015 Fourth St, Santa Rosa.

The Western Gate Teahouse Fridays, 6pm, Candlelight poetry and tea session with Scott Traffas. 7282 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Lagunitas 4157858309.

West End Cafe First Wednesday of every month, 7pm, First Wed at 7, open mic poetry evening. 1131 Fourth St, San Rafael.

Whistlestop Apr 5, 3pm, poetry discussion with Helen Bruner, tea and cookies included. 930 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael. 415.456.9062.

Theater The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Marin Onstage presents the popular, Tony award-winning musical comedy. Through Apr 2. $12-$25. Belrose Theater, 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, 415.448.6152.

Carnage Left Edge Theatre takes on the acclaimed drama where two couples meeting to resolve a playground dispute between their kids turn into a no holds-barred confrontation. Through Apr 2. $30-$40.

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

The Hallelujah Girls Sidesplitting comedy about women determined to overcome obstacles and enjoy life is presented by the North bay Stage Company. Through Apr 3. $26. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

Outside Mullingar Full of dark humor and poetic prose, playwright John Patrick Shanley’s tender portrait reminds us it’s never too late to take a chance on love. Through Apr 3. $15-$25. Main Stage West, 104 N Main St, Sebastopol, 707.823.0177.

Time Stands Still Tony-nominated drama explores relationships and social issues by focusing on a photojournalist returned to Brooklyn after being injured in the Iraq War and her boyfriend, a reporter who left here there.

Apr 1-17. $9-$25. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.763.8920.

Wait Until Dark The classical Broadway suspense thriller about a blind woman pursued by a sinister con man is a pulse pounding game of cat and mouse. Through Apr 3. $16-$26.

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business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 02, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139269 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BODY TREAT, 1100 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD #3, KENTFIELD, CA 94904: AMY LITTLEPAGE M.D.,INC., 3702 DEAUVILLE PLACE, SANTA ROSA , CA 95403.

The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant is renewing with changes under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Feb 26, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139271 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: WHERE ART STARTS, 10 OLIVE STREET, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: AMY R BAKER, 945 GREEN AVENUE, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066. 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 Feb 26, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139286 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 110% CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, 135 CIELO LANE #202, NOVATO, CA 94949: DAMON LAWRENCE KNUTSON, 135 CIELO LANE #202, 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 Feb 29, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139338 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ON BOARD EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING, 85 LIBERTY SHIP WAY, SUITE 114, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: OBE WORLDWIDE , LLC., 85 LIBERTY SHIP WAY, SUITE 114, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. The business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. 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 4, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139308 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: CELEBRITY LIMOUSINE SPECIALTY WINE TOURS, 228 COBBLESTONE DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: SEAN P OBRIEN, 228 COBBLESTONE 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 2, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139275 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PRESTIGE, 7 SEVILLE DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: SVETLANA LUNSKIY, 7 SEVILLE DRIVE, 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 Feb 26, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139399 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: EICHLER FOR SALE, 2144 FOURTH STREET, SAN RAFAEL : MARIN MODERN REAL ESTATE, INC., 2144 FOURTH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.. 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 14, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139400 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SMILING HEARTS HAIR STUDIO BOUTIQUE, 369 THIRD ST, SUITE D, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MYRA PARETCHAN, 4 OAK TREE CT, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with no 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 14, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139360 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PK AUDIOVISUAL, 318A BUTTERFIELD ROAD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: PAUL KONIKOWSKI, 318A BUTTERFIELD ROAD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960.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 08, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139250 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ASHERWORKS, 121 SAN ANSELMO AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94979: BRADLEY JONES, 14 MELVILLE AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960.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 Feb 25, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139201 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MARIN VALET, 100 SHORELINE HWY, SUITE 100 B, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: FADLALLAH MALLAK, 100 SHORELINE HWY, SUITE 100 B, 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 Feb 18, 2016 (Publication Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139428 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: TO THE POINT, 51 CROOKED AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: JUSTIN WOODALL, 51 CROOKED AVENUE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. 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 16, 2016. (Publication Dates: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139433 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: M & R VENDING, 10 CATALINA BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: BLAKE R MAYOCK, 10 CATALINA BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registration expired more than 40 days ago and is renewing under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 16, 2016. (Publication Dates: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139431 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MARIN 24/7 LIMOUSINE SERVICE, 8 MIWOK WAY, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: 1) SALIM SURTI, 39 SAN CLEMENTE DRIVE #104, CORTE MADERA, CA 94925 2) OGYEN THRINLAY, 8 MIWOK WAY, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. The business is being conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. 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 16, 2016.

(Publication Dates: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13 of 2016)

The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SOUND TEMPLE HEALING ARTS, 605 B STREET STE B, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: CHRISTINE M TULIS, 260 A LINDEN LANE, 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 Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 08, 2016.

(Publication Dates: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139392 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ROUND TABLE PIZZA, 2200 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: CALIFORNIA RT PIZZA GROUP INC., 322 EL TOYONAL, ORINDA, CA 94563.

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 14, 2016.

(Publication Dates: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139356 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: LE CROISSANT ON BELLAM, 150 BELLAM BLVD, STE 210, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ERIKA WINSBY, 389 FERGUSON ROAD, SEBASTAPOL, CA 95472.

The business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registration expired more than 40 days ago and is renewing under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 08, 2016.

(Publication Dates: Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20 of 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139486 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: ARMSTRONG TREE CARE, 1825 LINCOLN AVE , APT 219, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: FERNANDO REYES, 1825 LINCOLN AVE, APT 219, 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 Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 24, 2016.

(Publication Dates: Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139419 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PLUME DESIGNS LLC, 1005 NORTHGATE DR #313, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: PLUME DESIGNS LLC, 1005 NORTHGATE DR #313, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903.

The business is being conducted

by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. 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 15, 2016.

(Publication Dates: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016139496 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: SAVERN SKIN CARE, 831 SOUTH ELISEO DRIVE, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: PARINAZ K KALLICK, 831 SOUTH ELISEO DRIVE, 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 Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on Mar 25, 2016.

(Publication Dates: Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20 of 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-139355

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2016-

139495 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BOLD + NIMBLE (BOLD AND NIMBLE), 333 CALEDONA ST, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: KATHERINE TREACY, 1801 LEAVENWORTH ST, APT # 4, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109.

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 25, 2016.

(Publication Dates: Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20 of 2016)

OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1504296.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner TYLER JOSEPH WRIGHT filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: TYLER JOSEPH WRIGHT to ERIN WRIGHT. 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: 04/21/2016 AT 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. 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 3, 2016. (Publication Dates: Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 of 2016) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1600885.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner PARI AND FARHAD AGHAZADEH filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1) SAARA AGHAZADEH to SIERRA ROSE AGHAZADEH 2) NONA AGHAZADEH to NATALIA HOPE AGHAZADEH 3) PARI AGHAZADEH to PERI PARINAZ AGHAZADEH. 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: 05/02/2016 AT 08:30 AM, DEPT B, ROOM B, Superior

Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. 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 11, 2016. (Publication Dates: Mar 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 of 2016) SUMMONS (Parentage-Custody and Support) CASE NUMBER SF15-1681 NOTICE TO Respondent: DAWSON RORICK. YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. Read the information below. Petitioner’s Name: BROOKE CHAPPELL. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a response (form FL-220 or FL-270) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your right to the custody of your children. You may also be ordered to pay child support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately.

Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca. org), or by contacting your local bar association. NOTICE: The restraining order on page 2 remains in effect against each parent until the petition is dismissed, a judgement is entered, or the court makes further orders. This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. The name and address of the court is: YOLO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 1000 MAIN STREET, WOODLAND, CA 94695.

The name, address and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, is: MICHELLE R.LAIDLAW (SBN 251384), HUNT JEPPSON & GRIFFIN, LLP, 1478 STONE POINT DRIVE, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661.916-780-7008 DATE: Nov 12, 2015 /s/ Clerk, by D.KRAUSE, Deputy SHAWN C.LANDRY .

STANDARD (Parentage-Custody and Support) Starting immediately, you and every other party are restrained from removing from the state, or applying for a passport for, the minor child or children for whom this action seeks to establish a parent-child relationship or a custody order without the prior written consent of every other party or an order of the court.

This restraining order takes effect against the petitioner when he or she files the petition and against the respondent when he or she is personally served with the Summons and Petition OR when he or she waives and accepts service.

This restraining order remains in effect until the judgment is entered, the petition is dismissed, or the court makes other orders. This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement offer who has received or seen a copy of it. (Publication Dates: Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20 of 2016)

Q:

By Amy Alkon

Goddess

When I got remarried, I inherited a stepdaughter. At the time, I was happy about this. Though she and my husband had been estranged for many years, I was instrumental in getting them to reconcile. I’ve come to regret this. She is a rageaholic, spendaholic party girl. She has three DUIs and an extravagant lifestyle that’s financially draining her dad and me. Though I have no problem cutting her off, my husband can’t say no to his little girl—which has us on opposing ends of a bitter battle.—Stressed-Out Stepmother

A:

If you had the traditional kind of parasite, you could just put a lit match to its butt.

Welcome to the bottomless hole of wrongheaded empathy—the daddy guilt version of that “bottomless cup of coffee” that (if you ask politely) the Denny’s waitress will keep refilling until you finally die in the booth. Obviously, your husband means well. Unfortunately, he’s engaging in what’s called “pathological altruism.” The primary researcher on this, Dr. Barbara Oakley, explains it as an intention to help that actually ends up doing harm (sometimes to both the dogooder and the do-goodee).

Enabling can feel so right in the moment, Oakley explains—in part because we get something out of it: Activation of the same regions of the brain that “light up” from drugs and gambling. (Say hello to the “helper’s high.”) Refusing to “help,” on the other hand, is uncomfortable and tends to lead to ugly interactions, like screaming matches if Daddy says no to putting his retirement money into retiring last season’s Versace for this season’s Vuitton.

Being judiciously helpful takes asking the feel-bad questions, like, “What’s the likely result of consistently attaching a garden hose to our bank account and washing away any consequences from Princess Partyhardy’s actions?” That’s a question that should get answered before she gets her fourth DUI—possibly leading to a need for somebody to pick up not only the cost of the fancy DUI lawyer but the pieces of some cute 5-year-old from along the side of the road.

You can keep telling your husband this until your teeth fall out, but because of his emotional ensnarement—along with the fear and anger that you’ll try to stop him—he’ll probably just fight harder to go along with her little-girl-voiced shakedowns. And though, with your emotional distance, you have a clearer eye on how your step-sponge is playing her dad, there are surely a few rationality-eating emotions bubbling up in you. There’s got to be anger (because your money’s getting tossed down the drunken-spendy princesshole) and some fear (that you’ll end up on a street corner, begging people to drop change into your “World’s Greatest Stepmom” mug).

Fear and anger make for the worst argument partners. They trigger the amygdala, a central player in the brain’s threat-detection circuit. It, in turn, sounds the alarm, triggering the release of fight-or-flight hormones and shutting down functions not needed to battle or bolt, like—whoops—higher reasoning. And more bad news: When you keep repeating a behavior, your brain cells go, “Wait—we do this all the time; let’s put that on auto.” And this is what has happened here—which is to say, you two could be doing permanent damage to your relationship.

Advice columnists tend to squawk like parrots, “Therapy! Therapy!” (Like that option wouldn’t otherwise occur to anybody.) However, in your situation—because you two can’t seem to dial down the “bitter battle”—there is an intermediary that you should consider engaging: A mediator. (Look for a marital one at Mediate.com.)

Mediation is dispute resolution. It’s issue-focused, so it’s worlds faster than therapy.

(The mediator won’t take a month to figure out how you really felt when you were 6 and you didn’t get that cookie.)

The mediator’s job is to dial down the emotional temperature and get you two listening to each other—to the point where you understand each other’s feelings.

(This is how you come to empathize with somebody—which motivates you to act in their interest and not just in your own.) The mediator then guides you to come to a decision as a couple and can help you set up a framework for discussing emotionally charged issues so date night doesn’t devolve into hate night.

Still, it’s important to recognize that every problem isn’t perfectly solvable.

What’s essential, however, is the “C-word”—Compromise: Understanding that you ultimately win by being willing to lose a little. This means accepting that you won’t always get the exact outcome you want—which, in this case, would probably involve picking up a time machine at Best Buy so you could go persuade your stepdaughter’s mother to have a purse dog instead of a child.Y Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at adviceamy@aol.com.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): According to my

By Rob Brezsny

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your advice for the

astrological analysis, you would benefit profoundly from taking a ride in a jet fighter plane 70,000 feet above the earth. In fact, I think you really need to experience weightlessness as you soar faster than the speed of sound. Luckily, there’s an organization, MiGFlug (migflug.com), that can provide you with this healing thrill. (I just hope you can afford the $18,000 price tag.) APRIL FOOL! I do, in fact, think that you should treat yourself to unprecedented thrills and transcendent adventures. But I bet you can accomplish that without being quite so extravagant.

near future comes from poet Stephen Dunn. “If the Devil sits down,” he says, “offer companionship, tell her you’ve always admired her magnificent, false moves.” I think that’s an excellent plan, Libra!

Maybe you’ll even be lucky enough to make the acquaintance of many different devils with a wide variety of magnificent, false moves. APRIL FOOL! I lied. In fact, I think you should avoid contact with all devils, no matter how enticing they might be.

Now is a key time to surround yourself with positive influences.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “People only

medical journal prescribed the following remedy for the common cold: “Nail a hat on the wall near the foot of your bed, then retire to that bed, and drink spirits until you see two hats.” My expert astrological analysis reveals that this treatment is likely to cure not just the sniffles, but also any other discomforts you’re suffering from, whether physical or emotional or spiritual. So I hope you own a hat, hammer and nails. APRIL FOOL! I lied. The method I suggested probably won’t help alleviate what ails you. But here’s a strategy that might: Get rid of anything that’s superfluous, rotten, outdated or burdensome.

get really interesting when they start to rattle the bars of their cages,” says philosopher Alain de Botton. If that’s true, Taurus, you must be on the verge of becoming very interesting. Metaphorically speaking, you’re not just rattling the bars of your cage. You’re also smacking your tin cup against the bars and trying to saw through them with your plastic knife. APRIL FOOL! I lied. You’re not literally in a prison cell. And I got a bit carried away with the metaphor. But there is a grain of truth to what I said. You are getting close to breaking free of at least some of your mind-forged manacles. And it’s making you more attractive and intriguing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If I had to decide

what natural phenomenon you most closely resemble right now, I’d consider comparing you to a warm, restless breeze or a busily playful dolphin.

But my first choice would be the mushrooms known as Schizophyllum commune. They’re highly adaptable: Able to go dormant when the weather’s dry and spring to life when rain comes. They really get around, too, making their homes on every continent except Antarctica. But the main reason I’d link you with them is that they come in more than 28,000 different sexes. Their versatility is unprecedented. APRIL FOOL! I exaggerated a bit. It’s true that these days you’re polymorphous and multifaceted and well-rounded. But you’re probably not capable of expressing 28,000 varieties of anything.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Whatever it

is you’re seeking won’t come in the form you’re expecting,” warns Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami. If that’s true, why bother? Why expend all of your precious yearning if the net result won’t even satisfy your yearning?! That’s why I advise you to ABANDON YOUR BELOVED PLANS! Save your energy for trivial wishes. That way you won’t be disappointed when they are fulfilled in unanticipated ways. APRIL FOOL! I was messing with you. It’s true that what you want won’t arrive in the form you’re expecting. But I bet the result will be even better than what you expected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re due to make a

pilgrimage, aren’t you? It might be time to shave your head, sell your possessions and head out on a long trek to a holy place where you can get back in touch with what the hell you’re doing here on this planet. APRIL FOOL! I was kidding about the head-shaving and possessions-dumping. On the other hand, there might be value in embarking on a less melodramatic pilgrimage. I think you’re ready to seek radical bliss of a higher order—and get back in touch with what the hell you’re doing here on this planet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Are you ready to

fight the monster? Do you have the courage and strength and stamina and guile to overcome the ugly beast that’s blocking the path to the treasure?

If not, turn around and head back to your comfort zone until you’re better prepared. APRIL FOOL! I lied. There is a monster, but it’s not the literal embodiment of a beastly adversary. Rather, it’s inside you. It’s an unripe part of yourself that needs to be taught and tamed and cared for. Until you develop a better relationship with it, it will just keep testing you. (P.S. Now would be a good time to develop a better relationship with it.)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 1841, a British

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): To begin your oracle, I’ll borrow the words of author Ray Bradbury: “May you be in love every day for the next 20,000 days. And out of that love, remake a world.” I have reason to believe that this optimistic projection has a good chance of coming true for you. Imagine it, Sagittarius: Daily swoons of delight and rapture from now until the year 2071. APRIL FOOL! I lied, sort of. It would be foolish to predict that you’ll be giddy with amorous feelings nonstop for the next 54 years and 10 months. On the other hand, I don’t think it’s unrealistic for you to expect a lot of that sweet stuff over the course of the next three weeks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “I am tired of being brave,” groaned Anne Sexton in one of her poems. “I’m sick of following my dreams,” moaned comedian Mitch Hedberg, adding, “I’m just going to ask them where they’re going and hook up with them later.” In my opinion, Capricorn, you have every right to unleash grumbles similar to Hedberg’s and Sexton’s. APRIL FOOL! The advice I just gave you is only half-correct. It’s true that you need and deserve a respite from your earnest struggles. Now is indeed a good time to take a break so that you can recharge your spiritual batteries. But don’t you dare feel sorry for yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 1991, hikers in the Italian Alps discovered the well-preserved corpse of a Bronze Age hunter. Buried in the frigid terrain, the man who came to be known as Otzi the Iceman had been there for 5,000 years.

Soon the museum that claimed his body began receiving inquiries from women who wanted to be impregnated with Otzi’s sperm. I think this is an apt metaphor for you, Aquarius. Consider the possibility that you might benefit from being fertilized by an influence from long ago. APRIL FOOL! I was just messing with you. It’s true that you can generate good mojo by engaging with inspirational influences from the past. But I’d never urge you to be guided by a vulgar metaphor related to Otzi’s sperm.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Caligula was

an eccentric Roman emperor who had a physical resemblance to a goat. He was sensitive about it.

That’s why he made it illegal for anyone to refer to goats in his company. I mention this, Pisces, because I’d like to propose a list of words you should forbid to be used in your presence during the coming weeks: “Money,” “cash,” “finances,” “loot,” “savings” or “investments.” Why? Because I’m afraid it would be distracting, even confusing or embarrassing, for you to think about these sore subjects right now. APRIL FOOL! I lied. The truth is, now is a perfect time for you to be focused on getting richer quicker.Y

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