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District’s special ed department gets new director Parents hope staffing changes, new approaches will usher in new era by Elena Kadvany

hen Superintendent Max McGee began his new post in the Palo Alto Unified School District last fall, one of the first changes he made was within the special education department. He asked that Holly Wade, then the director of special

education for the district, report directly to him rather than to Associate Superintendent Charles Young. Seeing a need for new structure, McGee continued to reorganize the department and its employees’ responsibilities throughout the school year, most recently naming Chiara

Perry, one of the district’s three special education coordinators, as director. She filled the vacancy created in June when Wade was promoted to chief student-services officer as part of a larger reorganization of district management. Perry, who has had a 17-yearlong career in special education, is taking the helm of an often embattled department marred in recent years by several investigations conducted by the U.S. De-

partment of Education’s Office for Civil Rights into disability bias. But personnel changes aren’t the only change the district has seen in special education in the past year. The superintendent’s handling of a new Office for Civil Rights investigation opened last fall has exemplified a new approach in the district. When a frustrated Palo Alto family turned to the federal agency for help, believing district staff had not handled their child’s

disability accommodations properly, McGee met with the family personally, outlined what the district had already done both to fix the problem for this particular student and to change procedures so it wouldn’t happen again, and provided the documentation to the federal agency, all without involving district lawyers. The case was soon closed. (continued on page 13)

RACE RELATIONS

Conversation about race starts with youth event, book group Youth event in Palo Alto to bring people together for recreation by Sue Dremann

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Squirt wars Kiernan Zajac, 10, fires back as his friends play a game of squirt-gun water wars at the Eichler Swim and Tennis Club as the temperature reached 91 degrees in Palo Alto on July 29.

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When dogs bite Pet owners can be liable when their dogs attack by Sue Dremann

uffin got lucky the day a large labradoodle attacked him and his owner during a walk in their Crescent Park neighborhood. The 8-year-old male bichon frisé with gentle, dark eyes narrowly escaped being mauled after the labradoodle jumped a fence on the 1300 block of Hamilton Avenue on Saturday, June 18. Muffin’s owner, David Kwoh, held his pet up above his head, but the big dog jumped and bit Muffin on the rear, twisting and yanking the little dog. “The force was so great that I fell on the ground,” Kwoh re-

called. “The dog bit my pants leg; it was pulling on my jeans. Then he went to bite Muffin on the head and bit and pulled his ear.” Muffin, luckily, did not receive any puncture wounds, Kwoh said. The labradoodle’s owners came to the Kwohs’ home to apologize and offered to pay for veterinary expenses. But the attack on Kwoh and Muffin wasn’t the first by this dog. And the repeat offenses are illustrative of how some aggressive animals can slip through the cracks in Palo Alto. In the past few years, at least one of the two labradoodles at this residence has

attacked two other pets in the neighborhood, and both canine victims required veterinary care, their owners said. City of Palo Alto Animal Services officers did not deem the offending dog dangerous because no one reported the prior incidents, which occurred in the last several years. At least one resident now regrets she did not file a report on the attacks on her dog, who then needed veterinary care. Margo Baeth said her dog was targeted twice within six months (continued on page 12)

owing to change the nation’s culture of racism by beginning locally, hundreds of Palo Alto residents gathered at the University AME Zion Church in Palo Alto on Monday, July 27, to watch a film on white privilege. The event is just the start of a commitment by nearly 200 people to openly explore their own attitudes on race and to understand the perspectives of other races and cultures in the wake of the Charleston church massacre and police killings of black men in Ferguson, Missouri, and other cities, said Rev. Kaloma Smith of University AME Zion. In the coming months, there will be a book group centering on important writings about race, panel discussions and, in September, a youth community day at which people get to know one another. More than 21 groups, from churches to youth organizations, are planning the event, Smith said. The church will hold a planning meeting on Monday, Aug. 3, at 6:30 p.m., which is open to the public. “One comment that was made is that we are stratified here,” Smith said. “The goal is to bring kids of different backgrounds together, not to sit around the campfire and sing ‘Kumbaya’ but to naturally interact in a creative environment.” Smith opened his church on July 6 for the first community discussion, and more than 200 people attended. Monday’s event, which included a viewing of the film “White Like Me: Race, Racism and White Privilege in America,” drew about 160 people, followed

by a robust discussion about what white privilege looks like. The self-examination was at times painful, Smith said. “People truly did not understand the nature of their biases” before the movie, he said. “The discussion wasn’t angry people yelling at angry people. Some people were shocked, angry and frustrated in a reflective way.” People are realizing there is a certain level of responsibility the individual must take to create true social change, he added. “Some said, ‘You can’t take the emotional weight and responsibility and put it on blacks or Latinos.’ The people speaking the hate are speaking for you (if you are not black or Latino). The problem of the world is the good people who stay quiet,” he said. Ultimately, the answer is not to be right but to make sure we have change, Smith said. “I just want us to go through a process where we all grow together.” Michelle Ho, education program assistant at Cantor Center for Visual Arts at Stanford University, attended the film showing and panel discussions. She joined University AME Zion’s conversations on race after the Charleston massacre, but her passion for multiracial understanding was planted a long time ago, she said. “I lived in New Haven, Connecticut, and went to Yale. It was a formative time. I saw the power of a multi-ethnic community in life together,” she said. (continued on page 14)

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Around Town WHEELS OF JUSTICE ... Some lucky bicyclists at Palo Alto’s California Avenue train station were thrilled to hear that police assisted in recovering multiple wheels that had just been stolen from bicycles at the station on Tuesday night, July 28. According to resident Gene Simpson, a security guard at the station notified police of a suspicious person. Police arrived and apprehended a suspect who was in possession of bicycle wheels, according to police. Bicyclists who then arrived at the station via the train were able to recover their wheels on the spot while the suspected thief was being detained, Simpson said. As of Thursday, police said they were unable to release any additional information about the case, pending the completion of the official report.

CAL AVE TREE WORK ... When tree crews are out on California Avenue next week, they will only be pruning, Urban Forester Walter Passmore said in a notice on Wednesday. The Urban Forestry team will be trimming the trees to improve access for pedestrians, help the trees develop strong branches and remove dead or unhealthy branches. The work will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and Wednesday, Aug. 5. The work is part of the regular care and maintenance of the California Avenue trees and will include the support of local nonprofit Canopy’s volunteers. Parking will not be restricted during this work, and most of the pruning will be accomplished with hand tools to minimize noise, Passmore said. Business owners along the avenue will be happy to hear this, having put up with months of construction noise due to the street’s renovation, which was recently completed. And some still are smarting over the snafu in 2009 when most of the street trees were removed, leaving a barren-looking avenue. UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS ... Stanford University is working with campus departments and programs to create events, projects and activities that will start in the fall and culminate on Oct. 1 — the 125th anniversary of Stanford’s opening day. Nicole Sunahara, director of special initiatives in the Office of Public Affairs, is leading the anniversary efforts. “We want to use this celebration to tell the university’s compelling

story at what we see as a significant time in its history,” Sunahara said in an interview with the Stanford News Service. The first event is “Thinking Big About Learning,” a symposium that will explore the university’s role in studying and promoting learning. A website with historic features and on-campus signs are in the works to highlight Stanford milestones. An Earth sciences professor is also repurposing a smartphone app he developed for earthquake study to make the campus sign project a multimedia experience, Sunahara said. Another idea is to share maps over time on the Stanford website so alumni can see how the campus has changed since they were students. “It’s been gratifying to see people in such areas as community service, the arts, computer science, history, athletics and human resources think about how they can mark this milestone,” Sunahara said.

URGENT FOCUS ... While many at a public meeting Monday night in Palo Alto expressed their strong support for strategies to reduce access to the railroad tracks and thus prevent future suicides from occurring there, one audience member questioned the efficacy of such efforts: “Simply throwing money at something does not mean that you’re actually going to be successful,” he said. Caltrain spokesman Mark Simon responded to the concerned citizen, saying: “We share your frustration, your apprehension. We also share the community view (that) it’s better to try something than to do nothing.” City of Palo Alto staff, a Stanford University School of Medicine child and adolescent psychiatrist, Caltrain representatives and Palo Alto High School graduate Jessica Feinberg were present at the meeting and lauded the potential safety improvements for the Palo Alto corridor, including bringing fences up to standard height to limit access and installing an experimental cameradetection system along the train tracks that would alert the Palo Alto’s Emergency Operations Center to any person loitering in the area or a vehicle on the rail line’s right-of-way. Feinberg noted that saving even one life could mean preventing copycat suicides and could also improve the lives of friends, classmates, family, teachers who would be deeply affected by a teen death by suicide. Q

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Federal Aviation Administration to work to reduce plane noise Meeting with community groups, public officials seeks short- and long-term remedies by Sue Dremann

our Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) representatives met with about 30 people at Palo Alto City Hall on July 24 about plane noise, which residents say has increased dramatically since the agency introduced new flight paths over the Bay Area. The new NextGen aviation program is designed to modernize U.S. airspace, prepare for future increased air traffic and reduce fuel consumption. In response to her constituents’ concerns, U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo convened the meeting with the FAA to allow the federal officials to understand the magnitude of the problem over Bay Area skies. The meeting was closed to the general public and the media. “The FAA clearly knows something has changed dramatically,” Eshoo said. “There’s an acknowledgment of what the issues are. The next challenge is to identify with the FAA what are the shortterm issues to be addressed.” FAA officials said the meeting was an excellent exchange of information. “We felt we got a fairly good understanding from a personal

a.m., he said. “We can look at rates (of flights) and altitude, review those, and make changes to those,” Martin said. In the longer term, the FAA could look at flight routes, he said, but that is a more complex process. Officials have not yet identified which ideas they might try to implement — in the short or long term — but they are taking back all of the ideas and information for review. “Right now we’re working closely with Congress,” Martin said. “We are having meetings that may include additional public meetings in the next couple of months to produce those (shortterm and long-term) buckets.” The City of Palo Alto is considering funding a study that would look at flight data to analyze changes that have taken place since NextGen. The city might, alternatively, analyze flight traffic patterns and propose new routes, Councilman Tom Dubois said. The city is working to get other local governments to share the costs, Dubois said. If the city does press forward, Martin said FAA

level of why there is concern,” said Glen Martin, Western-Pacific Region regional administrator for the FAA. “There was a lot of discussion on the measurement of impacts and where current standards don’t address the impacts. We will look into research to make changes to understand where that (gap) is.” Noise complaints throughout the Bay Area have jumped during the past year. San Francisco International Airport’s Noise Abatement office received about 14,000 noise complaints last year, according to attendee David Fleck of residents’ group Calm the Skies. This past June, the office received about 16,000 complaints; July’s numbers will exceed those, officials said at the meeting, according to Fleck. Palo Alto residents say they bear the brunt of the problem. Three flight paths from San Francisco International Airport cross directly above the city. Martin said FAA officials plan to address the noise through short-term and longer-term changes. One possible shorterterm change might be to alter flights between 10 p.m. and 7

is open to looking at the study and to suggesting parameters so that it would have outcomes the FAA would see as relevant. Asked about complaints that have affected some cities more than others, such as flights by turbo-propeller planes by the air-shuttle company Surf Air, Martin said it was clear that the problem is much larger than one airline or airport. The meeting largely focused on noise out of SFO, but San Mateo County Supervisor Don Horsley reportedly pressed the issue of the private company Surf Air, and Martin agreed to a separate meeting with local FAA representatives present to specifically address that airline company. Members of Sky Posse, the Palo Alto-based citizens’ group working to reduce airplane noise levels, said the meeting with FAA was productive. “Congresswoman Eshoo was brilliant at working with everybody,” said member Stewart Carl. “She put a lot of pressure on FAA to come back with some concrete plans. I felt it was productive. There were lots of good ideas and suggestions.” Palo Alto’s representatives included Mayor Karen Holman, Councilmen Dubois and Eric Filseth, Assistant City Manager Ed Shikada and Senior Management Analyst Khashayar Alaee. Holman appeared to be fairly satisfied with this first meeting, but she did not have illusions of a quick solution. “There were some indications of where we can collaborate with the FAA and (where) we can work toward some progressive

solutions. What has to happen is they have to address real impacts on the ground — on physical and emotional well-being,” she said. Dubois said the meeting was encouraging. “The FAA offered to work with our staff so as to not waste time and money (on data) that the FAA is going to ignore,” he said. Alternate flight routes, a major demand among residents and government officials, are a complex matter. There is a process for proposing new routes, and FAA officials said they would help propose the new routes in the right way, Dubois said. FAA’s No.1 concern is safety, he said. Air traffic and fuel efficiency, two of the major objectives outlined in the 2012 Reauthorization Act that launched NextGen, would be the biggest challenges to changing flight paths. If these flights could be moved they would probably go over the ocean, and those longer routes would negatively affect some of the act’s objectives. “The trade-off is the impact on the environment — noise vs. fuel costs,” Dubois said. Eshoo said she thinks new legislation won’t be necessary to fix the problems. “I believe we can work within the jurisdictions and the statues. We don’t need to change the laws. I believe the FAA can implement changes that will bring relief regionally,” she said. Eshoo is conducting a survey from residents on airplane noise that she will give to the FAA. The survey can be taken at eshoo. house.gov (search for “airplane noise survey”). Q

AVIATION

Clearing up hazy rules surrounding drones Enthusiasts consider future of unmanned aircraft at industry event at NASA Ames

ook up in the sky these days and you might just see a drone buzzing around. These small autonomous fliers are getting cheaper and more ubiquitous, but one thing they currently lack is a clear set of boundaries for how and where they can be used. This week, more than 1,000 people flocked to the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View with the goal of zeroing in on better rules and tools for the growing drone market. Considered by some as the industry’s premiere event, the Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management Convention brought stakeholders together to discuss a future where the skies are populated with hundreds of little drones. The global market for drones is already estimated to be a $2.5 billion industry, much of which is derived from the huge push to adopt drones for commercial uses. Nevertheless, aviation rules as set

by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are almost entirely based on the days when flying meant formally certified pilots being in the cockpit of an aircraft. The definition of flying has rapidly changed with the advent of drones, which sell for as little as $300. The power and perils of aviation are now open to pretty much anyone, but newcomers face a hazy set of rules governing the airspace. Making the firmest pitch of the day on Tuesday, Amazon Vice President Gur Kimchi used his keynote address to urge policymakers to consider reserving the airspace between 200 and 400 feet as an expressway for drones. That airspace is already off-limits for manned aircraft, which normally stay above 1,000 feet except for takeoffs and landings. “We feel this is a safe and scalable approach,” Kimchi said. “This is a call for action. We need to come together as an industry;

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NASA Ames Aeronautics intern Devin Cody checks out the fixed wing on Joby Aviation’s Lotus, which changes into a rotocraft, during the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management Convention on July 28. we have to define and adopt standards for airspace access.” Amazon officials have made it no secret that they see unmanned fliers as a game-changer for low-cost and speedy retail delivery. The company has promoted the idea that shoppers could one day receive orders by drone in 30 minutes or less. Plenty of other corporate interests are also championing drones as the wave of the future. For example, local tech giant Google is

racing to develop its own delivery system, announcing recently it had designed a small plane-helicopter hybrid that can carry small packages. Some reports indicate even Taco Bell is considering drones as a way to deliver hot food orders. Those high-flying ideas have generated many headlines, but regulators have been vague about which uses they would find acceptable. Little clarity was provided Tuesday at the NASA event’s initial

round of talks. In his introductory remarks, Edward Bolton Jr., FAA assistant administrator, said that his team is committed to working with the commercial interests. He explained that a stakeholder group is working to finalize proposed regulations, but he avoided specifics on what was being considered. Above everything else, the FAA considers public safety its top pri(continued on page 14)

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oping to accommodate Palo Alto’s rapidly rising senior population, Avenidas is moving ahead with an ambitious plan to build an addition to its heavily used Bryant Street facility. While no one disputes the need to create space to accommodate more senior classes and programs, the details of the new proposal faced scrutiny and some criticism last week from the city’s Historic Resources Board, which was reviewing the project. Though the board did not take any votes at its July 23 discussion, members voiced deep concerns about the impact that the modernist addition would have on the historic, Mediterranean-style building designed by beloved Palo Alto architect Birge Clark. Avenidas is proposing to renovate the main two-story building at 450 Bryant St., which was constructed in 1927, and the one-story addition that was built in 1950. It would replace a 1978 addition with a new three-story, 10,100-square-foot structure. At the July 23 meeting, the board struggled to reconcile the modernist design of the proposed addition with the traditional Spanish Colonial look of the existing building, which includes an arcade on the ground floor, stucco walls and a roof made of red tiles. The board was by and large sympathetic toward the project, with several members acknowledging that they will probably be using the facility themselves before too long. Yet they also called for a number of revisions to the design and urged the project architect to create a better transition between the old and the new. Page 8 • July 31, 2015 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com

The city’s planning staff had similar concerns in its own review, ultimately determining that the addition would not be consistent with the Secretary of Interior’s standards for historical preservation. The proposal, as designed, lacks a smooth transition between the new and old buildings, “which could allow the mass and bulk of the proposed new addition to overwhelm the historic buildings,” planner Matthew Weintraub wrote in a staff report. Furthermore, the design calls for removal of the existing building’s historic eaves and sections of the roof to accommodate the addition. Board member David Bower argued that the change would be unacceptable, saying, “I’d not be able to support the project if it takes away the eaves on backside. This building is so perfect in its construction right now that to remove that fabric would damage it forever.” The board had some disagreements with planning staff about what material should be used on the new addition, with Weintraub suggesting that stucco could be a better choice because it would be more compatible with the Birge Clark building and Bower favoring a different material, like limestone. “It is a stucco building, but it is not characterized by the stucco facades,” Bower said of the historic Avenidas building. “I’d differ from staff in suggesting that the new walls be stucco. I think that would be a horrible addition to this particular building.” Other board members had different concerns. Martin Bernstein suggested that the height of the addition be lowered by about 2 feet while Beth Bunnenberg

wondered if it would possible to preserve the 1970s addition that is slated for demolition. Margaret Wimmer said the addition of a “modern tower” would be “a departure from what’s existing there.” “I think we have to make a choice about what’s the most important thing,” Wimmer said. “Is it the historic building, which I feel is the most important thing. I understand the needs of the building and the needs for more square footage. I think that that can still be achieved with a heck of a lot more sensitivity than I see here.” The most heated criticism came from Richard Elmore, an architect and member of Avenidas who attended the meeting to voice his own displeasure about the modernist addition, which he called “totally inappropriate” and “grossly incompatible with the existing Mediterranean style.” “You should not allow this modernist fungus to attach itself to this beautiful Mediterranean building,” Elmore told the board. Last week’s discussion was a preliminary review, in which the board gives early feedback on a proposed development but does not take any votes. Kevin Jones, partner at Mountain View-based architecture firm Kenneth Rodrigues & Partners, said the design team continues to be “very positive” about the project. “We’re taking comments we’re hearing from all different viewpoints and trying to insert them into something that’s cohesive,” Jones said. Q Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner can be emailed at gsheyner@ paweekly.com.

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Along Embarcadero Road near Palo Alto High School and Town & Country Village, the City of Palo Alto is working to synchronize traffic lights to free up what has been a traffic snarl. The above signal phases allow traffic to move east and west as well as exit and enter the high school and shopping center. Pedestrians will also be able to cross Embarcadero safely. The goal is to complete the work by Aug. 17, the first day of school.

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Fixes to Embarcadero traffic signals underway New system aims to relieve jams near Town & Country by Gennady Sheyner

esponding to complaints from frustrated commuters, Palo Alto is in the midst of replacing and coordinating the traffic lights on Embarcadero Road next to Palo Alto High School and Town & Country Village. The project aims to address one of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most significant and persistent traffic snarls. What

makes this location different from other heavily congested corridors is the preponderance of traffic signals already at the site. Currently, commuters heading east from El Camino Real have to navigate past three traffic lights all within 750 feet of each other: the light at El Camino and Embarcadero, the one near the Paly

driveway (facing the Town & Country main entrance/exit) and a third one near Trader Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. People have complained for years about there being too many signals and the signalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; poor coordination. The one on El Camino is operated by the state Department of Transportation while the other two, despite their proximity, are op-

erated by the city and run independently of each other, according to a February report from the Palo Alto Department of Planning and Community Environment. During busy commute hours, the chain of lights often leaves cars lingering for five to 10 minutes between the school and Stanford University campus. To address the problems, the city analyzed alternatives and signed a $275,000 contract (which includes a $25,000 contingency budget) in February with the firm St. Francis Electric to make the needed fixes. Now, instead of two separate systems controlling the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traffic signals, there will be one. In addition, the traffic signal at the shopping center exit near Trader Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which currently directs when cars at the exit can turn right onto Embarcadero, will

be removed. A stop sign will be installed, and cars exiting there will turn right when safe. An existing crosswalk across Embarcadero, also at the Trader Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exit, will remain. Pedestrians will be able to signal that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re waiting to cross, and the newly synchronized signals at the Town & Country and Paly exits will halt traffic so that walkers and bicyclists can cross. Additional problems that have been caused by poor roadway planning will be addressed by restriping. Among them, a portion of Embarcadero will be restriped to create a wider turning radius for cars exiting the Paly driveway and heading east on Embarcadero. The work to synchronize the traffic signals has already caused some (continued on page 12)

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Reeves honored for environmentalism Katia Reeves, a Barron Park resident and chair of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Green Committee, will be recognized for her environmental stewardship by state Sen. Jerry Hill during a “Java with Jerry” event at Ada’s Cafe in the Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Road, on Friday, July 31. (Posted July 30, 8:21 a.m.)

Air district OKs $20M for Caltrain project The Bay Area Air Quality Management District board today approved $20 million in funding for a Caltrain electrification project expected to greatly reduce emissions and allow for expanded passenger service. (Posted July 30, 7:53 a.m.)

Income inequality higher in Bay Area A Silicon Valley economic research institute said on Thursday that income inequality in the Bay Area is now more severe than in the rest of the nation, according to a Silicon Valley economic research institute. (Posted July 30, 7:44 a.m.)

Man sentenced for high-speed chase An East Palo Alto man was sentenced to four years in prison on Tuesday for leading California Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed chase through San Mateo County in April while his two young children were in the car, prosecutors said. (Posted July 29, 12:27 p.m.)

Palo Alto alums to speak on wellness Two Palo Alto Unified School District graduates are hoping to stimulate further community conversation about definitions of success and student wellness with a panel event targeted at local parents. (Posted July 29, 9:05 a.m.)

Stanford campus on alert after report of armed man After a man was reportedly seen on the Stanford University campus Tuesday evening with what a witness believed to be a gun, the Stanford Police Department is asking members of the campus community to be on the lookout. (Posted July 28, 10:33 p.m.)

Palo Altan honored for girls’ STEM camp Marie Wolbach, a Palo Alto resident, received a prestigious national honor in June for her creation and leadership of the Tech Trek Science and Math Camp for Girls, which has now grown to more than 20 camps based at universities and colleges throughout the United States that have reached more than 9,000 young women. (Posted Jul 28, 9:21 a.m.)

Palo Alto man arrested after car chase A 30-year-old Palo Alto man who took police on a wild car chase down a highway and through residential streets in Sebastopol, a town in Sonoma County, on Saturday, July 25, was arrested for stealing a vehicle and other charges, said Sebastopol police Chief Jeff Weaver. (Posted July 27, 10:51 a.m.)

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Early-morning blaze causes $1M damage Firefighters are estimating that an early morning blaze caused $1 million in damage to an unoccupied residence in Menlo Park on Saturday. (Posted July 25, 11 p.m.)

PG&E says hundreds of trees near gas pipelines may be removed More than 130 Atherton and Menlo Park property owners should soon receive letters from Pacific Gas and Electric saying up to 1,400 trees near PG&E gas transmission pipes on their properties may need to be removed as safety hazards. (Posted July 24, 9:25 a.m.)

Video shows wine thief at Whole Foods A shoplifter has stolen thousands of dollars in wine from Whole Foods Market in Palo Alto by absconding with the vino in a shopping cart, Palo Alto police said. (Posted July 22, 5:47 p.m.) (continued on next page)

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Upfront UTILITIES

Palo Alto looks to get people to switch off natural gas New programs encourage conversion to clean electricity

consider prospective programs that would result in switching from natural-gas devices to electrical ones. The trio noted that natural gas, while enjoying “good press,” is in fact environmentally “only marginally better than coal.” That’s because of all the non-combusted methane gas that is released into the atmosphere during the extraction and delivery of natural gas. “Our carbon-neutral electricity is far better for the environment, and we therefore believe that Palo Alto should take a series of steps to promote change from gas use to use of electricity,” the memo stated. “Additionally, we should pursue more steps to support adoption of electric vehicles powered by clean electricity, replacing use of petroleum, our largest source of greenhouse gases.” Palo Alto has already taken several large steps to encourage the use of electric vehicles. In the last two years, the city significantly reduced the amount

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Palo Alto consumed nearly 29 million therms of natural gas in 2013, the most recent year for which data is available. Residents used slightly more than one-third of the total. The commercial sector used nearly two-thirds, with city operations utilizing the rest.

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Burglars ransack East Palo Alto church Less than a month before a scheduled 75th anniversary celebration and fundraiser to repair the New Sweet Home Church of God in Christ in East Palo Alto, burglars have broken into the church, making off with an estimated tens of thousands of dollars in equipment and damaging the church, said Rev. Albert Macklin. (Posted July 22, 6 p.m.)

Palo Alto teens organize coding event Calling all teens interested in coding: Two Palo Alto High School students are organizing a free computer programming event on Sunday, Aug. 2, with the goal of exposing different demographics of Bay Area youth to the world of tech. (Posted July 23, 7:40 a.m.)

Palo Alto reduces water use by 36 percent With the hot summer still in swing, Palo Alto is forging ahead toward meeting its state-mandated water-use-reduction rates, the city’s Utilities Department announced on Thursday, July 23. (Posted July 24, 7:28 a.m.)

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by Gennady Sheyner alo Alto’s environmentalists cheered two years ago when the city officially declared its electric portfolio “carbon neutral.” Now comes the next challenge: How to get residents to switch off natural gas and plug into clean electricity? The Utilities Department is exploring a slew of programs aimed at accomplishing this task: from encouraging homeowners to make their homes “all electric” to making it easier (and in some cases, mandatory) to install electric-vehicle charging stations at apartment buildings and parking lots. The effort, commonly known as fuel switching, was sparked by both the city’s switch to a carbon-neutral electric portfolio and the City Council’s appetite for new programs that take advantage it. Last December, Councilmen Marc Berman and Pat Burt and former Councilman Larry Klein coauthored a memo calling for staff to

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of time it takes to get a permit to install charging equipment. It also beefed up the building code to require all new single-family homes to include the necessary conduits to enable future installation of charging equipment. But getting people to switch their home appliances and heating systems from gas to electricity is likely a trickier proposition. According to a report released by the Utilities Department earlier this month, the biggest barrier to the change is the electric-panel capacity needed to accommodate the increased load. This upgrade alone could cost between $2,500 and $5,000, according to the report. Adding the needed conduits and wires would add another $1,000 to $2,000 per appliance. These high costs indicate to staff that it would be more cost effective for the new programs to apply to new construction rather than existing homes. It also means that the city would have to come up with “creative programs and initiatives” to help current homeowners overcome the substantial upfront costs. Once in place, the electric systems are expected to reduce water-heating expenditures by $4 per month while raising the cost of space heating by $2 per month. Upfront costs aren’t the only challenges. Even if the city succeeds in converting most homes from gas to electricity, it would still have to tackle the commercial sector. The Utilities Department estimates that residential customers account for a little more than a third of the city’s total naturalgas consumption, while the commercial sector accounts for about two-thirds. In both the residential and commercial sectors, space and water heating make up by far the biggest share of natural-gas use, according to the department. Heating up residential spaces accounts for 22 percent of the city’s natural-gas use, while residential water heating accounts for 11 percent. In the commercial sector, space and water heating account for 18 percent and 24 percent of the city’s total use, respectively. Commercial cooking, meanwhile, makes up 16 percent of total use while commercial processing accounts for another 4 percent. The recent report notes that while introducing heat-pump technologies for water and space heating is relatively less burdensome, “retrofitting existing large commercial buildings for spaceheating applications is likely to be cost prohibitive.” (Heat pumps transfer heat from one space to another via electricity, rather than generating heat themselves.)

101 bridge: The commission heard a U.S. Highway 101 bike and pedestrian bridge project update. Action: None Master plan: The commission approved an artist-led outreach project as part of the public-art master-planning process. Yes: Beard Ross, Gordon, Migdal, Miyaji, Silverstein, Zelkha Absent: Taylor King Plaza: The commission approved temporary public art to be installed in City Hall’s King Plaza. Yes: Beard Ross, Gordon, Migdal, Miyaji, Silverstein, Zelkha Absent: Taylor

Parks and Recreation Commission (July 28)

Avenidas:The commission heard an update about the proposed expansions of Avenidas. Action: None Zoo:The commission heard an update about the proposed expansions of the Junior Museum and Zoo. Action: None Master plan: The commission continued its discussion of the Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Master Plan. Action: None

Architectural Review Board (July 30)

Avenidas: The board discussed the proposed interior renovation of an existing historic building, the demolition of an addition, the addition of a new wing, and site improvements. The property is owned by the City of Palo Alto. Action: None 2609-2617 Alma St.: Request by CKA-Architects to demolish apartment buildings and construct a three-story multifamily residential project. Action: Continued item to Aug. 27 meeting. 1050 Page Mill Road: Request by 1050 Page Mill Road Property LLC for four two-story office buildings and site improvements. Yes: Unanimous, with requirements to bring additional information to board 341 California Ave.: Request by Halle Hagenau for two canopy signs and one wall sign for Fire Oak and Barley, Wood-Fired Bistro. No: Unanimous 180 El Camino Real: Request by Nori Sato for Muji facade improvements and signage at Stanford Shopping Center. Yes: Unanimous

“Space heating and water heating are the big dogs,” the city’s Chief Sustainability Officer Gil Friend told the Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC) at the commission’s July 1 meeting. “Commercial cooking is next and is a little bit different of a beast to go after.” At the meeting, the commission enthusiastically endorsed the staff’s two-phase work plan for exploring and ultimately implementing the fuel-switching initiatives. The focus in the next year and a half will be to promote heat-pumping technologies at existing homes through education, rebates and bulk-buy programs. The city will also be providing resources to residents who want to make their homes run strictly on electricity, including lists of qualified architects, case studies and channels for homeowners to share ideas. According to the work plan, staff will also explore new funding sources that could be used to provide financial incentives. Staff also plans to explore further changes to the building code to expedite electrification for new construction and remodeling projects; consider changes to utility fees to encourage electrification; and explore opportunities to electrify existing and new city buildings. Further into the future, the city plans to explore bulk-buying programs for electric vehicles for Palo Alto residents and consider space-heating initiatives for large commercial structures. The utilities commission was full of praise for the suite of new initiatives, with Commissioner Judith Schwartz saying she is really excited to see the work commence on these programs. She also en-

couraged staff to take a closer look at the commercial sector and noted that Palo Alto, unlike most other cities, sees its population balloon in the daytime because of commuting employees. Schwartz suggested exploring things like installing solar canopies on office buildings where people are charging their cars. Commissioner James Cook also endorsed the city’s growing momentum toward fuel switching, while Commissioner Steve Eglash lauded the fact that the city is pursuing these initiatives without hiring additional staff or significantly raising costs. The existing work plan is expected to stretch for two to three years and cost about $380,000. “If we can take on major new initiatives like sustainability across the city and not have it contribute to an ever larger and more bloated city budget, then we not only did something good for the environment but for all the citizens and businesses in the city,” Eglash said. Bruce Hodge, founder of the group Carbon-Free Palo Alto, also supported the new initiatives, though he suggested that the efforts are “somewhat timid.” He urged utilities officials to introduce more programs relating to electric vehicles and to review and update the list of programs on an annual basis, if not more frequently. “We’re a little bit ahead of the curve, but electrification has been presented as a solution by many different bodies,” Hodge said. “I think it’s a very good course and probably one of the most important issues that UAC is facing today and certainly for the next decade.” Q

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Veronica Weber

Cars queue up on July 30 on Embarcadero Road near Town & Country Village shopping center, where three independently controlled traffic lights currently direct the flow of traffic.

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driving disruptions as contractors replaced the traffic poles, with some commuters reporting longer-than-usual delays on Embarcadero. More commuting hiccups are sure to come in the weeks ahead, as the new electronic equipment is installed and the

restriping commences. This will mean lane shifts and sidewalk detours, according to the city. Holly Boyd, senior engineer in the Public Works Department, said it will take about a day to install the new traffic-signal controller, which is the computer that contains the electronic equipment needed to operate the lights. During that day, the traffic signals will be turned off and temporarily replaced with stop signs. Boyd

said the city is still working with St. Francis Electric to pin down the time when this work would be done to minimize disruptions. The city plans to complete the project by mid-August and to have the new synchronized lights up and running before Aug. 17, the first day of the new school year. “We want to be done with this before school starts,” Boyd said. Q

in 2013 by the labradoodles. “The first occurrence happened while my husband was walking our bichon, and the second when I and our 4-year-old son were walking our dog. The attacking dogs were able to jump the side fence across their driveway and be on us instantly,” Baeth said. “Until it happens to you, it is hard to understand how very traumatic the experience is. One minute you are peacefully walking, and the next, your cherished dog is screaming and being attacked viciously,” she said. “To this day, my dog will do everything in her power to avoid walking in front of that house.” Hyun-Sook Park, another neighborhood resident, is more fearful of dogs since her own labradoodle, Sunny, was attacked by one of the Hamilton Avenue dogs while walking at Duveneck Elementary School, she said. “I often see the dog owner taking his aggressive dogs for a walk on Dana Avenue. ... Every time I see him walking his dogs, I turn around and rush back home or take a different route,” Park said. She noted that a few days after the attack on the Kwohs’ dog, she and Sunny had another run-in with one of the labradoodles. Park and Baeth did not report the incidents. The aggressive dogs’ owners were kind and apologetic and paid for the medical expenses. But Baeth said she now questions not filing a report. “This is a difficult situation to understand and I don’t know the right solution. I could not imagine having my dog taken away from me for any reason, and that is why I did not officially report these incidences,” Baeth said. “I truly believe that this particular family would want to protect our animals and families from this happening in the future and possibly believed that they had taken care of the problem.” Kwoh, however, knowing what happened with Baeth’s dog, did file a report with Animal Services. He didn’t want the dog euthanized, but he did want it to be trained, he said. The owners did not return a request for comment from this newspaper on what further precautions they plan to take. They received a citation for having loose dogs, said Cody Macartney, Palo Alto animal-control supervisor. He also sent them a “dangerous dog” warning letter. The letter serves as a notice that any future aggressive incidents deemed “unprovoked” (meaning the person was not trespassing or did not strike the dogs) will constitute an automatic dangerous-dog designation and the dog will be subject to a hearing. Under state law, a potentially

dangerous dog is one who, on two separate occasions within the prior 36-month period, has caused a person to be defensive to avoid injury when the person and their pet are off the property of the owner or keeper of the aggressive dog. An independent hearing officer decides an animal’s fate. It might be banned from the city (and thus would become another community’s problem) or euthanized, Macartney said. Palo Alto Animal Services receives between 20 to 40 animalbite reports annually involving dogs and cats from the three cities it serves and about 15 to 20 reports of animal aggression, he added. In most cases, a pet’s aggression is not a criminal matter unless a person is seriously injured or killed or the owner knew the animal was dangerous but negligently allowed it to be in contact with persons visiting the home. But civil liability is a different matter. California has “strict liability” laws; pet owners are responsible for nearly all injuries, except in cases in which the victim is a trespasser, provokes the dog or is a veterinarian treating the animal. And the costs can be considerable. Pets are considered personal property in California. In a May 2011 California Court of Appeal decision, Kimes vs. Grosser, the court held that an owner can recover the costs of treatment and care for a pet that’s been harmed if the costs are reasonable and necessary. The court also held that punitive damages were recoverable when the injury was willful or caused by gross negligence. The plaintiff in that case sought to recover $6,000 for emergency surgery and $30,000 for care after his cat was attacked. Macartney said that although the responsibility for preventing dog attacks falls mainly on the dog’s owner, everyone should remain vigilant and always keep a dog on a leash. Citronella-based spray can scare off dogs when they attack, but pepper spray and mace don’t work, he said. The best thing to do if attacked is to fight back: yelling loud in a deep voice; poking the dog’s eyes; hitting the nose, the rear or any sensitive area; or pulling up the dog’s back legs and doing anything to disrupt the dog’s focus. But “never run — and always keep your eyes on the dog, “ he said. Q Staff Writer Sue Dremann can be emailed at sdremann@ paweekly.com.

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In new book, Challenge Success offers roadmap for school reform Stanford research group documents work with local schools by Elena Kadvany

he introduction to “Overloaded and Underprepared: Strategies for Stronger Schools and Healthy, Successful Kids,” a new book from the Stanford University Graduate School of Education research group Challenge Success, begins not with research or analysis but an example of a high school student’s daily schedule. The student starts the day at 6:15 a.m.; takes classes such as AP cal-

culus, honors Spanish, biology and art history from 7:50 a.m. to 3 p.m. (attending a student council meeting at lunch); heads to a service club meeting after school; and then goes to a two-hour swim practice before heading home at 6:45 p.m. for a shower, dinner and three to four hours of homework. The day ends at 11:30 p.m., give or take, when the student goes to sleep to prepare to do it all over again the next day. This example isn’t represen-

tative of all students, but it’s certainly familiar in Palo Alto, where Challenge Success is currently working with the district’s two high schools to shift both bell schedules and school culture. Since its start as a stress-reduction program in 2003, the Challenge Success team has felt it “had to speak out against an increasingly fast-paced world that was interfering with sound educational practices and harming

Special With a new superintendent, a new director who emphasizes collaboration and communication, two new coordinators serving beneath Perry, and a new hire dedicated solely to handling anything related to students’ 504 plans (which refer to Section 504 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which guarantees certain rights in public schools to students with disabilities and their parents), parents are hopeful that the special education department could be entering a new era this year. Just eight days before Perry’s appointment, the department was found to be in full compliance, following a more than one-year-long verification review conducted by the California Department of Education (CDE). Palo Alto Unified was one of 33 school districts the state agency selected to review in 2014, based on its compliance history, State Performance Plan indicators for special education students and program improvement status. During the review, which began in January 2014, CDE staff analyzed past compliance records; interviewed staff; visited school sites; reviewed data, including student records such as Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); and gathered parent input through in-person meetings, surveys and individual phone calls. Parents reported issues with progress reporting, lack of variety of program options, services not being provided in accordance with the IEP, and a failure of the IEP team to discuss transition services, which are required for students 15 years and older, according to a CDE report. In September, the Department of Education notified the district that each of the 52 student records reviewed had at least one finding of noncompliance, such as overdue IEPs, missing notices for meetings on transition plans and students not invited to their own IEP meetings. Out of 3,388 items reviewed, 58.8 percent had compliant findings and 10.6 percent had non-compliant findings, according to the CDE.

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Chiara Perry is the new director of special education for the Palo Alto Unified School District. The state agency offered a series of corrective actions for the district to work on over the next several months, including training at both the district and school levels and improved paperwork/recording methods. Wade and Perry stressed that many findings of noncompliance related to paperwork — a box left unchecked, an incomplete file, an IEP assessment that was completed by the correct due date but not signed by the assessor. “We meet a lot with parents,” Wade said, “and (the CDE) said that it was clear that meaningful conversations were happening in the IEPs, but that wasn’t finding its way into the right box.” Another finding was IEP notification forms that didn’t inform parents that they are allowed to bring a support person to their child’s IEP meetings. (Wade said that these forms come from the County Office of Education, so they had to contact the county to implement this change, invite parents to meetings with the new offer for support and hold those meetings before the district could be found compliant.) CDE staff returned three times this year — in April, May and June — for follow-up reviews, finally finding the district in full compliance on July 8. Christina Schmidt, chair of the parent-led Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for special education, said she’s hopeful that the overhaul of the department will

bring positive change to the district’s special education families. “The reorganization of the special education department is a positive move,” she said. “Change is good. It’s a demonstration of action taken to improve the existing quality of special education services for our students.” Yet, she noted, for the new director, “The opportunity presented by this reorganization unquestionably has its challenges.” Better communication, stronger policies and more stable staffing are among the CAC’s top priorities for the department. The CAC wrote to the school board and superintendent, and members attended a board meeting, to request that the board appoint a liaison to the CAC, much like each board member serves as a liaison to certain schools and other community groups like Palo Alto Partners in Education (PiE) and the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). They also requested that the board look into its policies and procedures regarding extracurricular activities to ensure they are both inclusive and in compliance with the law. Schmidt said the CAC is also concerned about high staff turnover in the district. Two of the district’s three special education coordinators left before the end of the school year, and several extended absences in positions like speech and language pathologists and occupational therapists

kids physically and mentally,” the introduction to “Overloaded and Underprepared” states. Challenge Success has since worked with almost 800,000 students, faculty, administrators and parents throughout the United States and across the world on efforts like changing bell schedules, reforming homework policies, shifting to alternative assessment methods and encouraging project-based learning with the goal of creating “healthier and more productive pathways to success.” “Overloaded and Underprepared” is a detailed documentation of those efforts, offering a practical, research-based road map to students, teachers, parents and school administrators on how to implement similar change at their schools. The Challenge Success team initially wrote “Overloaded and Underprepared” as a sort of “re-

form blueprint” for the schools it couldn’t reach for geographical or logistical reasons, said co-founder and Stanford senior lecturer Denise Pope. (The process includes the school sending a team to an intensive conference and working with a dedicated coach to develop, implement and evaluate a school action plan.) But the group realized that its decade’s worth of research and on-the-ground work likely has a broader appeal and packaged it in the new book, released this week. Through research and case studies from schools that Challenge Success has worked with, many local, each chapter in the book explores a different area with potential for change, from bell schedule and homework policy to grading practices, wellness and school climate.

proved difficult to fill, Wade said. Schmidt stressed that turnover has a particularly high impact on special education students. “For our kids, when you have a staff member that leaves and you don’t have someone replacing them that is trained ... it’s traumatic,” she said. “This can set a child back a year depending on what their particular conditions are and challenges are. That is a huge, huge concern.” Wade and Perry said some turnover is due to typical things like retirement, maternity leaves, illness, relocation, teachers opting to go back to school for another degree or program. But special education is demanding work, they said, and it’s not for everyone. Some staff took leaves of absences this year, Wade said. McGee said he, too, is concerned about high turnover in the department. Three exiting special education teachers he met with in June expressed a “sense of not enough support” across the board, both at the schools and at the district office, he said. Perry noted that Palo Alto is not alone in high special education turnover. “It takes a lot. There is a lot of work. People say you have fewer kids you work with in special ed, but I’ve been in special ed for 17 years now and ... there’s always turnover no matter where you are,” she said. However, “there’s no place like Palo Alto,” she added. “You have to have very thick skin and you have to work hard.” California is also suffering from a teacher shortage in this field. The number of new education specialist credentials has steadily declined since 2010, with 18.7 percent less credentials issued in 2013-14 than in the year before, according to an annual report from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing released in April. Schmidt said she would like to see the district track and analyze special education turnover and compare it to trends within the general education staff. Besides the two new special education coordinators, the district also hired six education special-

ists at the elementary level and 11 at the secondary level, as well as three new school psychologists and two mental health therapists, Wade said, to be fully staffed for the 2015-16 school year. Perry, who began her career in 1998 in Georgia, has taught preschool, middle school and high school. Before moving to California several years ago, she served as the special education coordinator in the Gwinett County Public Schools, the largest school system in Georgia. In 2010, she moved to the Campbell Unified School district in California, where she worked as an education specialist for three years before coming to Palo Alto. In Palo Alto, Perry was assigned to the secondary schools, working with the three middle schools and two high schools on professional development, compliance and the hiring and training of instructional aides. In her new role, she will be overseeing the department’s K-12 programs and staff and will be in charge of recruiting, hiring and training teachers. Perry said she recognizes that “it’s hard to repair relationships if a parent feels that someone is not doing what’s best for their kid.” She emphasized the importance of communication and being open to making changes, like finding a new case manager or trying something new in middle school after a negative experience in elementary school. Most important to the special education community in Palo Alto, Schmidt said, will be putting rubber to the road when it comes to an expressed commitment to building relationships and a “framework of transparency” that creates opportunities for parents, staff and administrators to work together. “All these stakeholders I just mentioned can really collaborate on building an education program for the district,” Schmidt said, “but they have to be able to appreciate each other’s values. I think that that has not been something that has been reinforced very often in the past. ... It’s a big order.” Q Staff Writer Elena Kadvany can be emailed at ekadvany@ paweekly.com.

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Race (continued from page 5)

Then Ferguson happened. The killing of a young, unarmed black man by a white police officer led Ho to post her thoughts on Facebook. She was stunned by her friends’ comments. “What a chasm in dialogue. I don’t even know where to begin. These are my dorm mates from college. I feel we’re on completely different parallel universes here,” she said. “It woke me up to the reality; it was a very hard moment. In church, I found refuge in conversation,” she said, adding that she was organizing a discussion on race at her church, Vineyard Christian Fellowship of the Pen-

Drones (continued from page 7)

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ority, he said. “This is absolutely the dawn of a new era,” Bolton declared. “We have a cultural change and mentality that’s excited about being aggressive to make things happen.” It seemed like if there was a theme for the drone event’s first day, it was that there are more looming questions than answers surrounding the technology. Case in point, a morning panel focused on the myriad legal, public-safety and privacy issues surrounding drone use. Diana Cooper, an attorney with the firm LaBarge Weinstein, pointed out that case law still hasn’t addressed drone use. For now, much of the legal precedent surrounded airspace came from a 70-year-old U.S. Supreme Court case spurred by a chicken farmer angry at military planes flying low over his property. For

insula, when she learned of AME Zion’s programs. The discussions at University AME Zion have brought something she longed for. “I craved connecting. I’m so thankful there is this space,” she said. While there is diversity in the Bay Area, “The way in which we have organized our lives, the way we work and play,” has mostly remained isolated from other races and ethnic groups, she said. Any true examination and resolution of racial issues in America must begin with the black experience, she added. Black people, because of their history and current treatment in this country, are positioned as the most powerful icons for change. “It’s through the lens of black-

ness that we understand how the structure of white supremacy permeates the whole society. That’s why we need their voices to see clearly and see humanity from that,” she said. The book group, which Ho is spearheading, will launch in September. Monday’s planning meeting for the youth community day will take place at University AME Zion Church, 3549 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. An upcoming panel discussion in September will be led by a range of people: persons of minority heritage, the young and the old and those from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Information is available from Smith at 914-374-4255 or pastor@universityAMEZ.com. Q

the most part, drones remain in a legal and policy limbo that still needs to be sorted out, she said. “The (law) is very vague on where the line is drawn between public and private airspace. Operators don’t know how close they can fly,” Cooper said. “It’s an open question how these emerging technologies would change this calculus.” For some attendees, it seemed a no-brainer that a new technology’s challenges should have a technological solution. Exhibits at the convention promoted ideas for how a ground-based air-control system could manage hundreds of drones, preventing them from flying near airports or into one another. Others pitched early-stage mapping tools that would allow property owners to forbid drones from flying over their land. There have been a plethora of examples of drone operators becoming a nuisance by photographing unwilling bystanders or interfering with emergency re-

sponders, but it’s been less clear when they are breaking the law. In recent days, firefighters in San Bernardino County blamed a group of drone operators for delaying aircraft trying to douse brush fires. The incident sparked multiple state-law proposals to add tougher penalties or allow fire officials to shoot down drones that fly into restricted areas. Bill English, an investigator with the National Traffic Safety Board, indicated it was only a matter of time before some major event forced a larger public discussion on drone usage. “If we have that situation, say a (drone) gets loose on a soccer field with 10-year-olds, you will see a media and political circus the likes of which you have never seen before,” he said. Q Mountain View Voice Staff Writer Mark Noack can be emailed at mnoack@mv-voice. com. The Voice is a sister paper of the Palo Alto Weekly.

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Challenge (continued from page 13)

Palo Alto Unified School District is profiled in two chapters. A chapter on schedules shows how after years of contentious debate, the district in 2013 moved high school final exams before winter break. A majority of the more than 1,385 high school students, 3,600 parents and 520 teachers of all grade levels who returned a questionnaire after this change was piloted in Palo Alto said, “If I controlled the school calendar, I would want first-semester finals to occur before winter break”; this included more than 85 percent of the high school students, according to Challenge Success. Many said that giving students a “schoolworkfree winter break” was the most important factor to consider when designing the yearly calendar. The same chapter also explores school-start times, a topic of heated debate this year in Palo Alto after Superintendent Max McGee decided to eliminate academic classes from the early-morning zero period at Gunn High School. The case study for this topic is Menlo-Atherton High School, which several years ago changed its school-start time from 7:55 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. (and 9:25 a.m. on Thursdays to allow for staff meetings). M-A also partnered with Stanford University to create an award-winning program to teach teens about the importance of sleep. The authors of “Overloaded and Underprepared” advocate for some form of modified block or non-traditional bell schedule that allows students to start school later in the morning, have work-free breaks and more time for handson learning and collaboration. Gunn will be leaving behind its more traditional schedule — five or six classes that meet for almost an hour each day — to a new 75-minute rotating block schedule this fall. Challenge Success is helping the school make that shift. “The good news is that the hard work seems to pay off: We don’t know a single school that has made these scheduling changes and then reverted back to a traditional schedule,” the book states. “Most of our schools find that the decrease in stress for students and faculty, the increase in engage-

ment and time for deeper reflection, and the less frenetic pace are all worth the extra effort of modifying the school schedule.” The third chapter in the book, “The Homework Dilemma,” profiles Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School’s efforts to reform its homework practices. With the help of Challenge Success, JLS Principal Sharon Ofek several years ago created a “Shadow Day,” during which teachers would go through a full school day shadowing a student and then attempt to do the student’s homework afterward. They were asked to reflect on the day: “Did they have a lot of homework? What was their experience like? Were the directions clear?” “Teachers admitted that they were often overwhelmed at the end of the shadow experience and that the school was asking a lot from the students each day,” the book states. “The Shadow Day project created a willingness for the faculty to participate in a dialogue about homework, and it allowed the student voice to grow strong, ironically through the mouths of faculty members (who shadowed students).” As a result, JLS revised its homework policy, provided its teachers more professional development and encouraged them to try new strategies, including not giving homework at all, which at least one teacher did, or giving ungraded homework assignments. Challenge Success also makes the case that project-based learning can be an antidote to the highstakes, high-stress environment of some more traditional classrooms. To show project-based learning in action, the book features in depth the efforts of a sixth-grade history and social sciences teacher from Palo Alto’s all-girls school, Castilleja School. In a unit on Ancient India and China, Laura Docter asked her students to research a particular topic and then create iMovies in which they pretended to be historic individuals or contemporary archaeologists and inventors. Later in the year, they participated in a mini National History Day presentation for which they designed exhibition boards with thesis statements, process papers and annotated bibliographies on ancient Maya. The book includes sample materials from another

Public Agenda A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week CITY COUNCIL ... The council has no meetings scheduled this week. UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION ... The commission will hear a staff recommendation that the UAC recommend that City Council certify the final environmental impact report for the proposed recycled water distribution project, approve the recycled water distribution project and direct staff to seek funding for the project. The meeting also will include an update on the City of Palo Alto’s utilities program for emerging technologies. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ... The meetings on Thursday, Aug. 6, and the Thursday, Aug. 20, have been canceled. The next meeting will be held on Aug. 27, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave.

City of Palo Alto Presents class unit and project on Rome for which Docter transformed her classroom into a 2,000-year-old Roman ruin with cardboard and fake Roman busts. “In short, PBL (project-based learning) can make teaching and learning exciting and can lead to long-term retention of material and foster important professional and personal skills,” the book states. “Students who participate in PBLdesigned curriculum believe that what they are learning today will help them later in life, which increases motivation, effort, and interest in the subjects being taught.” Challenge Success also documents Castilleja’s efforts to completely rethink how to evaluate students, with a shift toward mastery of “21st century skills” like self-direction, curiosity, willingness to make mistakes, flexibility, creativity, empathy, collaboration, social consciousness and communication. (For example, in a computer programming class, the teacher highlighted the need to evaluate communication skills and asked students to not only develop an app but make a convincing pitch to a panel of venture capitalists. “Students were skilled in the development of the app, but many of them lacked practice in how to explain the app in a way that would entice the venture capitalists,” the book states.) “Overloaded and Underprepared” also offers examples of schools, including Waldorf High School of the Peninsula in Los Altos, that use standards-based grading, which emphasizes feedback over grading. Within a traditional system, a student might do very well on one section of a test but not in another, receiving a Band no feedback on how or where to improve. With standards-based grading, students receive feedback and/or different grades for different concepts covered in a test or paper rather than a cumulative grade. Students can also retake parts of the test or redo parts of the paper or project once they are ready to show mastery. “Overloaded and Underprepared” joins an increasing number of voices expressing concern about the future of the stereotypical high school student of today — the one with the non-stop schedule who is overstressed, anxious, not getting enough sleep and locked into rigid definitions of success that don’t leave room for genuine engagement, critical thinking skills and creativity. But the book’s value is in its practicality. Dedicated to “schools that are making real and lasting changes to improve their students’ lives,” “Overloaded and Underprepared” makes Challenge Success’ sought-after school reform services widely available to anyone interested in doing the same. (In that vein, all of the authors’ proceeds will directly support Challenge Success’ work. An anonymous donor has also agreed to contribute $5,000 to Challenge Success if 500 copies of the book are sold within the first week of its release.) Q

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Pulse POLICE CALLS Palo Alto July 22-28

Violence related Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Domestic violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strong arm robbery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theft related Commercial burglaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Credit card fraud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fraudulent tax return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identity theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Petty theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prowler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Residential burglaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shoplifting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Harriette Ann Shakes 1944 – 2015 Harriette Ann Shakes 1944-2015, my brilliant, beautiful, technically savvy, history loving, Palo Alto passionate mother passed away Monday morning, July 13th, surrounded by friends, family, and her loving husband Joseph Stanley Shakes. Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Long Beach, California, Harriette grew up sailing the Golden State’s glimmering waters. Her passion for sailing trumped only by her love of art – she spent many high school summers back in Chicago at the Art Institute honing her craft. Following in her mother’s footsteps, she attended UCLA and joined the Kai Omega sorority. She double majored in English & History, with an emphasis in the Middle East: whose art, literature and legacy fascinated her. She squeezed in an Art minor focusing on the seeming simplicity of watercolor and pastels. Her sketchbook and armory of vibrant colors traveled with her on every occasion. Upon college graduation Harriette worked as a typesetter for the Los Angeles Times and trained her artistic eye for print which would later grow into a full-blown graphic design business. Unfulfilled laying out the daily news, she found her way to education on a provisional credential in Watts, at 95th Street Elementary School in 1967. Here, she found her true calling igniting the flame of knowledge in children while fighting for equal education and Civil Rights for all. Harriette moved north to Palo Alto in 1971, and landed a position at Addison Elementary School, teaching first grade. Her words of advice to new teachers: “Just have fun! If you’re not having fun the kids aren’t having fun!” And to her, having fun meant teaching reading and filling her classrooms from floor to ceiling with kids’ ‘selfie’ artwork and creating connections to Social Studies through handson projects. Harriette was known for making learning beautiful and interactive. She wanted students to draw connections to their world and build upon previous knowledge with each new lesson and idea. From Addison Elementary she moved to Fairmeadow, where she taught first grade and

later 4th. She spent her summers writing all the Palo Alto Social Studies curriculum K-6th grade. Her dedication to creating accurate and inspired curriculum was driven by her strong belief that the more we know about ourselves, our communities, our cultures, our history – the more we would be a peaceful and loving world. Her quest for leadership in education drove her to pursue her Master’s degree. And with her new diploma, she took on the principalship at Escondido Elementary School where she remained until retiring in 1998. Afterwards she became a professor for San Francisco State’s Student Teacher Program. As her educational career wound down her graphic design business took off like a racehorse out the gate. Along with her husband Joe Shakes, and his knack for accounting, they became a political powerhouse duo; teaming up to help many a Palo Alto Mayor, City Council member, School Board officer, and Santa Clara County Supervisor to office. Harriette shaped Palo Alto’s history by supporting strong community leaders. As one former mayor told me with a chuckle, “All other candidates had graphics envy when they knew Harriette was on my side.” History being a lifelong love, she brought her graphics knowledge to the Palo Alto Historical Association and worked on all of their publications. She designed the entire book Palo Alto Remembered, and was exceptionally proud of this work. Her passion during her last few years was working to put the Palo Alto History Museum on the map. And at the age of 69 she taught herself how to make a website from scratch and built the current site the museum uses today. Harriette is survived by her husband Joseph Stanley Shakes, daughter Amy Glaze Hedayatpour, step-children Diane Shakes, Jonathan Shakes and David Shakes, and her brother Ryan Berkley & sister Suzie Weigand. She passed peacefully even amidst a hard fought battle with cancer. She lived a full 70 years lovingly dedicated to everyone and everything she believed in. Her legacy lives on in the “past, present, and future”. PAID

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Vehicle related Abandoned bicycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Auto burglary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Auto theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Bicycle theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Driving with suspended license . . . . . . . 6 Driving without license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hit and run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Theft from auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Vehicle accident/minor injury . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle accident/property damage . . . . 4 Vehicle stored . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Alcohol or drug related Drinking in public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Driving under influence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Drunk in public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Possession of drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Possession of paraphernalia . . . . . . . . . 2 Smoking in public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Under influence of drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Miscellaneous Casualty/fall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Disturbing the peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Elder abuse/neglect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 False info to police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Found firearm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Found property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Lost property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Misc. muni. code violation . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Misc. penal code violation . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Missing person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Psychiatric hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Public nuisance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sick and cared for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Suspicious circumstances . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Violation of court order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warrant/other agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Menlo Park July 22-28

Violence related Assault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assault with a deadly weapon . . . . . . . . Spousal abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theft related Check fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Petty theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theft undefined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Vehicle related Auto burglary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Auto recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Driving with suspended license . . . . . . . 9 Driving without license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hit and run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Parking/driving violation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vehicle accident/major injury . . . . . . . . . 1 Vehicle accident/minor injury . . . . . . . . . 1 Vehicle accident/no injury. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Vehicle tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Alcohol or drug related Alcohol transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Drug activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Drunk in public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Possession of drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Under influence of drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Miscellaneous Coroner case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Disturbing/annoying phone calls . . . . . . 1 Domestic disturbance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Found property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Info case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Lost property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Psychiatric evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Resisting arrest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Suspicious circumstances . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Vandalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Violation of court order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warrant arrest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warrant/other agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

VIOLENT CRIMES Palo Alto

Garland Drive, 7/22, 12:11 p.m.; domestic violence/assault. Hamilton Avenue, 7/23, 7:24 p.m.; domestic violence/battery. California Avenue, 7/24, 10:24 a.m.; domestic violence/battery. 180 El Camino Real, 7/24, 5:30 p.m.; robbery/strong arm. Oxford Avenue, 7/27, 10:14 p.m.; domestic violence/battery. El Camino Real, 7/27, 11:57 p.m.; domestic violence/battery. 500 block High St., 7/28, 10:16 a.m.; battery/simple.

Menlo Park

1200 block Crane St., 7/22, 10:38 a.m.; assault. University Drive and Menlo Avenue, 7/23, 6:39 p.m.; assault with deadly weapon. 600 block Pierce Road, 7/25, 8:11 a.m.; spousal abuse. 1100 block Hollyburne Ave., 7/28, 11:36 a.m.; assault.

Thalia A. (“Tyke”) Battles Lifelong resident of Menlo Park Thalia A. Battles, 67, who had always lived in Menlo Park, died on July 21 after a short illness. She was born and raised in the Willows neighborhood, attended Willow Oaks School and MenloAtherton High School, and graduated from Ravenswood High School in 1965. At that time, many students changed schools as the boundaries were often re-drawn. She then attended the College of San Mateo before transferring to Cal State Hayward, where she graduated with a degree in Journalism. Thalia worked for the Palo Alto Times, which later became the Peninsula Times Tribune, from 1973 to 1980, and then took some time off to raise a family. She re-entered the work force in 1995, where she handled real estate advertising for the Country Almanac, until 2002. She is survived by her husband of forty years, Bruce Battles; two sons, Andy and Bradley of Menlo Park; a brother Brian Pennix of Alamo; a sister Carol Hartmann of Louisville, Kentucky, and several cousins in Texas. Thalia was given the nickname “Tyke” by her dad the first time he ever saw her, and it stuck. She was an excellent seamstress, and made clothes for family members and friends for many years. She loved to cook, and her dinner parties were always marked by no leftovers, and no “no-shows”! She also enjoyed making things in ceramics, and for years made her own jewelry, which she sold at street fairs. She was Co-President of the Las Lomitas PTA in 1994-95, taught cookie-making classes for Lyceum, worked with “Music For Minors”, and was a docent for many Las Lomitas and La Entrada activities. Gregarious, outgoing, and fun-loving, she was a true “people person”, welcoming and accepting of all. Her ready smile, quick wit, and engaging sense of humor will remain in our hearts forever. PAID

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Transitions

Barbara “Bebo” Jean Whistler Barnes June 23, 1927 – June 28, 2015

Births, marriages and deaths

Susan Groag Bell

Ruth Anne Bortz

Susan Groag Bell, a Palo Alto resident and groundbreaking scholar in women’s history, died on June 24 at her home. She was 89. She was born on Jan. 25, 1926, to parents of Jewish descent and grew up in the town of Troppau in Czechoslovakia. After Adolph Hitler annexed the Sudetenland in 1938, she and her mother accepted asylum in England, with her father remaining behind; he later died in the Theresienstadt concentration camp. She went on to study with other young Czechs at a school in Wales in preparation to rebuild their home country after the war. But upon returning in 1945, she found herself considered a stranger. A year later, she rejoined her mother in England. After a struggle with tuberculosis and a short-lived marriage, she met Ronald Bell, a physicist living in Woodside; they married in 1959. In 1964, while in her mid-30s, she earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Stanford University. When denied entrance to the Stanford history department’s doctoral program because of her age, she pursued a master’s degree at Santa Clara University, focusing on selftaught women of letters. In 1971, she taught a class at Cañada College, creating her own reader, which was later published as “Women, from the Greeks to the French Revolution.” She was later appointed to a program for independent women scholars at Stanford’s new Center for Research on Women (now the Clayman Institute for Gender Research) — eventually becoming a senior scholar. She taught various classes through Stanford programs. Her academic contributions included the 1983 work “Women, the Family, and Freedom: The Debate in the Documents: 17501950,” co-edited with Karen Offen, and a collection of essays edited with Marilyn Yalom called “Revealing Lives: Autobiography, Biography, and Gender.” Closest to her heart was a book published in 2004, “The Lost Tapestries of the City of Ladies,” which draws connections between Christine de Pizan’s famous work and a set of tapestries owned by Elizabeth I. She is survived by her stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Robert and Yvonne Bell, and their sons, Matthew and Michael; her stepdaughter, Clare Bell; and her close friend, Peter Stansky. A celebration of her life and work will be held on Jan. 25, 2016, at the Clayman Institute on Stanford campus.

Ruth Anne Bortz, a Portola Valley resident and long-distance runner, died on July 14 at her home. She was 84. She grew up in Boston and attended Brimmer and May School, where she was president of the student government and a star athlete. She graduated from Mt. Holyoke College in 1952 and married Walter Bortz in 1953, after meeting him at a summer school at Harvard University. The couple lived in Hawaii, New Orleans, Mill Valley and Munich, Germany, and spent eight years in Philadelphia, where they raised four children. In 1972, the family moved to Portola Valley. Walter worked for many years at the Palo Alto Medical Clinic as a physician and was a faculty member at Stanford University School of Medicine. As a couple, the Bortzes ran road races all over the world — in China, London, New York and Boston, to name a few. During her running career, which began at

age 48, she ran the Boston Marathon eight times, taking first-place awards in her age group when she was 60 and 70. She also twice ran the mountainous Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run. She was involved in the FiftyPlus Fitness Association, which supported athletics for people older than 50 and held events on Stanford campus. She was also a member of the Portola Valley Garden Club and volunteered for many years at Stanford hospital’s emergency room as a “Pink Lady.” White petunias and azaleas and Old English sheepdogs were among her favorite things, her family said. On festive occasions, she also enjoyed singing along with a piano to tunes like “Oh! Susanna” and “Bill Bailey.” She is survived by her husband, Walter Bortz; her daughters, Danna Breen of Portola Valley and Gretchen Lieff of Montecito, California; her sons, Edward Bortz of Portland, Oregon, and Walter Bortz of Ukiah, California; her sister, Joan Bryson of Weston, Massachusetts; and nine grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held for the family. —Dave Boyce/The Almanac and Palo Alto Weekly staff

Yoshiko Togashi August 28, 1926 – May 10, 2015 Yoshiko Togashi, 88, passed away at her home in Palo Alto, on May 10, 2015, after a months-long battle with cancer. Yoshiko was born on August 28, 1926, in La Junta, Colorado, the daughter of Keitaro and Mitsu Mameda. After graduating from high school in Swink, Colorado, she attended business college in Denver. She met Hachiro John Togashi, a veteran of World War II, and the two married in 1949. Soon after, they settled in Chicago where they began a family of their own. In 1966, Yoshiko and John moved their family to Palo Alto. “Yo,” as she was known, worked for many years as a secretary in the special education department of the Palo Alto Unified School District, retiring in 1990. She was a long time member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Palo Alto and a loyal and committed volunteer with the South Palo Alto Food Closet, having also served on their board. BIRTHS Always generous and loving, Yo hosted many family gatherings and enjoyed attending the countless concerts and sporting events of her children and grandchildren. Yo’s husband, John, passed away in 2001, after more than fifty years of marriage. Surviving her are her brother Herbert Mameda of Rocky Ford, Colorado; sister Helen Takagishi of Sunnyvale; son, John A. Togashi (Linda Ribera), of San Francisco; daughter, Sandra (Chris) Chong , of El Macero, California; and grandchildren, Christina, Catherine and Alexander, as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 470 Cambridge Avenue in Palo Alto. Those who wish to remember Yo in a special way may make gifts in her name to the South Palo Alto Closet or a favorite charity. PAID

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Bebo died peacefully a few days after having a wonderful 88th birthday celebration surrounded by her children and grandchildren, knowing she was loved. Born in Palo Alto to Grant and Hilda (Puranen) Ernest, Barbara attended Palo Alto High School where she was a drum majorette. She spent her sophomore year being tutored at home while in a body cast due to scoliosis and back fusion surgery. Barbara was interested in language and referenced the Latin she learned in high school throughout her life, had an enthusiasm for learning Spanish, and couldn’t help but correct others’ grammar. Barbara initially attended Cal Berkeley until she realized she wanted a career in occupational therapy and transferred to San Jose State, earning a Bachelor’s degree in 1948. While in college, Barbara met Landis Whistler, whom she later married. They settled in the Sacramento area and had three children. She was a devoted mom and close with her children. She was also a great cook, valued healthy food before it was popular, and was always looking for a new recipe to try. Barbara loved her job as a supervising occupational therapist for Sacramento County California Children Services (CCS). A progressive thinker and a definite doer, Barbara was a leader in her field, developing forwardthinking and innovative programs. She was a mentor and role model to her staff, with whom she had great rapport and meaningful relationships, many of which continued as friendships after retirement. After divorcing in 1973, Barbara remained in Citrus Heights to continue raising her children. She reunited with “the love of her life” Bill Barnes, whom she had known in high school, and they married in 1980. Bebo moved to Capitola, where she and Bill enjoyed a life of music, friendships and adventure. With Billy, Bebo was able to take vacations and travel. She loved the warmth of the sun, and they made annual visits to Nevada, Death Valley, and to Loreto, Baja California. In 2008, to be closer to family and their support, Barbara and Bill moved to Rocklin, where they enjoyed the wetland preserve setting. Sadly, Billy passed away in 2010. Barbara persevered through physical challenges with the strength and determination of her Finnish “sisu” character. Bebo had a zest for life, was intellectually sharp and curious, and was continually interested in learning and growing. She was a great host and loved having family and friends in her home. She enjoyed engaging others in conversation, insisting on “talking turkey”, which included a good dose of humor. Bebo was warm, generous and wise. Her authenticity, keen insight and spot-on perceptions had a great impact on others. Bebo is survived by her children Crissi (Will), Vicki (Michael) and Mark (Natalie), her beloved grandchildren Sarah, Wesley, Olivia, and James, Bill’s daughters Emilie and Diantha, and her sister Bette. Bebo loved deeply and family meant the world to her. She will forever be in our hearts. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Old St. Mary’s Chapel, 5251 Front Street, Rocklin, CA with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sempervirens Fund ‘In Tribute’: http://sempervirens.org/. PAID

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Editorial Unfriendly skies Flawed new FAA NextGen air-traffic routing system needs reset

t doesn’t take too many minutes of sitting in a backyard in Palo Alto or trying to sleep next to an open window to realize something has radically changed with commercial aircraftrouting patterns in our skies. A strongly hyped overhaul of the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic control system called NextGen is being deployed across the nation and is meeting with outrage from local residents surrounding nearly every major airport. Thankfully, after months of increasing concerns being raised by her constituents, Rep. Anna Eshoo is now taking steps with other members of Congress to get the FAA to address the obvious flaws in this ambitious new program. In Arizona, city officials in Phoenix have become so frustrated with the FAA and the lack of effective action by its federal legislators that the city recently sued the agency. Residents in Portola Valley, acting as individuals, have also sued the FAA over what they allege were inadequate assessments of the noise impacts prior to the program’s implementation. The NextGen program radically alters both the approach and take-off patterns at airports. Its laudable goals are to reduce fuel consumption, increase safety and capacity, and to create standard flight paths that bring planes into airport landing approaches at proper spacing and on steady and gentle glide paths. Departure routes under the new system are designed to get planes turning in the direction of their destination quickly after take-off to reduce the number of miles flown in the wrong direction. Implementation of the program in the Bay Area has been gradual but has changed most noticeably since April. A key component of the new system is having all incoming planes merge together into consistent, narrow flight paths that never change, instead of the old system that brought arriving planes across populated areas on many different routings and at higher altitudes, which spread the noise over many communities. Here on the Peninsula, aircraft coming from the west used to cross over the coastal mountains and proceed to the bay anywhere from Menlo Park to Sunnyvale and then descend more rapidly once over the bay as they approached San Francisco International Airport. Now, with the new procedures, satellites are guiding incoming planes along precisely defined routes, at lower altitudes and at programmed gentle rates of descent to maximize fuel savings and airport efficiency. Previously, fixed ground-based radio beacons would be used to direct flights from one beacon to the next in a zig-zagging pattern, and planes would be individually directed to descend to a specific altitude and hold at that level until further instructions from controllers. Palo Alto has been hit especially hard by the changes because three of four major inbound air traffic lanes now merge together above the city, meaning that virtually all flights arriving at SFO from the west, south and north converge over Palo Alto at altitudes as low as 4,000 feet before they cross over East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park to reach the bay and then continue over water to the airport. A similar controversy has erupted in Santa Cruz County, where the new system has begun routing all flights from the south headed for San Jose and San Francisco airports along new, narrow routes rather than dispersing those flights over a larger area. In meetings closed to the public and media last week in Palo Alto and Santa Cruz, FAA officials heard from upset residents and elected officials gathered by Eshoo and Rep. Sam Farr and reportedly pledged to look into how the noise problems could be addressed. That’s a start, but we’re disappointed that Eshoo did not insist on an open meeting with media coverage so that the discussion was open for all to see and hear. The FAA is touting the NextGen system as the answer to an ancient air-traffic routing system that was increasingly having difficulty keeping up with today’s volume of air traffic and that was costing airlines millions of dollars in additional fuel and generating avoidable carbon emissions. But the FAA’s arrogant treatment of local communities elsewhere and its vague, hedged bureaucratic responses last week mean that Eshoo and her colleagues have their work cut out for them. Having developed a highly sophisticated satellite-controlled system, surely it is possible to ensure that approach and departure routes are distributed over many communities, that higher minimum altitudes over populated areas be established, and that latenight arrivals are handled differently. Palo Alto cannot expect to shift this problem to other communities, but it can demand that it only bear its fair share. Q Page 18 • July 31, 2015 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com

Spectrum Editorials, letters and opinions

A Middlefield failure Editor, A group of residents of Middlefield Road North (between University Avenue and the Menlo Park border) has been meeting with city officials for 18 months in an effort to find solutions to the speeding, congestion and high accident rate on these four blocks. We understand that Middlefield Road is designated a residential arterial and that means it carries more traffic, but this designation should not justify a failure to address a dangerous configuration of four narrow lanes that appear to support one of two outcomes: speeding or congestion. The city recently instituted turn restrictions on the cross streets Everett and Hawthorne, but the implementation is deeply flawed. The restricted hours, 7-10 a.m. and 4-7 p.m., overlap with a fraction of the accidents recorded in that time frame by the California Highway Patrol over the past 12 years. And worse, Palo Alto police do not have the resources to enforce the new rules with any regularity. Recent observations witnessed 19 cars violating the restrictions in 15 minutes. Nearby University Avenue is also a residential arterial but a very different story. It is 3.5 feet wider and has a single lane of traffic in each direction, bike lanes on both sides and parking for most of its length. It can be congested, but it is a safer and saner environment for motorists and residents alike. If the city can reconfigure a major commercial street like California Avenue to improve the safety and atmosphere, then surely they can find the will to improve safety and quality of life for residents and drivers on Middlefield Road. John Guislin Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Funding gap Editor, My family was raised in Palo Alto. My son was a Stanford sophomore, straight-A student, excelling, then got three viruses in row January/February 2014, coming down with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). He slowly got more ill and is now in bed in a dark room 23 hours a day for almost a year, hardly able to think. The federal government, Congress and National Institutes of Health (NIH) are discriminating against ME and are practicing taxation without representation, spending thousands per patient on research for AIDS, making this disease treatable, a great success, yet spending only $5 per ME or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patient. This is unconscionable

discrimination against one million citizens, keeping them ill, imprisoning them in dark rooms like solitary confinement, costing billions in medical, when these wonderful people would rather be cured, working, paying taxes, making America stronger. Both parties should embrace doubling the NIH budget over the next four years, to save us money, since there is an excellent return on investment. It is time to stand up against this tyrannical lack of funding. Only vote for those who campaign to fund NIH substantially more, not the paltry increases suggested by Obama. For more information on topics including leading edge research in Palo Alto, go to www.end-mecfs.org. Mark Camenzind Lomond Court, San Ramon

Needed: Places to sit Editor, My wife and I are in our 80s. We enjoy walking at both Arastradero Park and Foothills Park. We would like to ask that

some benches be placed on a few of the trails. At Arastradero Park, on the much-used trail from the parking lot up to the lake, there is not one single bench, or even log, to sit on. The only place where it is possible to sit is a manhole cover up by the lake. I’m sure a bench at that point on the trail would be much used and much appreciated. At Foothills Park, the situation is worse because there aren’t even manhole covers to sit on. On the entire trail along Wild Horse Valley, there is not one bench or even a log to sit on. If the city can’t afford a bench, it could surely place a log along the trail. Logs become available when some fallen tree have to be removed from elsewhere in the park. Benches would also be welcome at the summit of the trail from the park entrance to Wild Horse Valley, and at the summit of the trail that leads up from the north end of the Boronda Lake dam. A few benches would make (continued on page 20)

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Senior center expansion faces parking challenge by Jay Thorwaldson venidas, the d ow nt ow n Palo Alto s e n io r- s e r v i c e s center, has announced plans for a major expansion of its historic building at 450 Bryant St., once home to Palo Alto’s police and fire departments. The plan is to add a three-story structure right behind it, toward Ramona Street. But parking in the highly sensitized “Downtown North” neighborhood is a big issue, namely because the large residential area between the commercial downtown and San Francisquito Creek is flooded each weekday with parked cars from businesses, mainly employees unable to find other free parking nearby. The expansion/remodeling plan is being spearheaded by Lisa Hendrickson, the respected former president and CEO of Avenidas who stepped down in May 2014 to lead a fundraising effort to modernize and expand the center. During Hendrickson’s 15-year leadership tenure, itself a bit historic, Avenidas created the Rose Kleiner Center for senior health in Mountain View and the Avenidas Village program to enable seniors to remain in their own homes as long as possible. Her replacement was named last August: Amy Andonian, who more than a decade earlier switched her undergraduate focus at Stanford University from pre-med to geriatrics and public health after attending an inspiring class on aging.

The expansion/remodeling plan, well outlined in the Palo Alto Weekly recently (tinyurl.com/PAW-asc-2015), would cost about $18 million and would include major remodeling inside the existing building, according to Hendrickson. It would add about 11,000 square feet to the existing building, which dates from the 1920s with a major remodel in the 1970s. Avenidas has committed to raising $12 million and is asking the city to come up with another $5 million, leaving about $1 million to finance. The City Council is expected to consider the matter after its summer break, in late August or early September. But if fundraising isn’t a big enough challenge, consider parking. “From the get-go, we knew parking would be a serious issue,” Hendrickson said. But the large parking structure right across the street has only a limited number of spaces available for seniors heading for the Avenidas building. Hendrickson said they’ve studied the parking issue hard and even investigated the cost of putting mechanical parking lifts on the roof of the garage — still a possibility at least for staff and non-senior visitors. The estimated cost of a new parking space, based on in-lieu fees the city charges, is $68,000. But adding lifts would cost only between $45,000 and $50,000 per space, she said. Adding parking is tangled in the political governance of the parking structures, owned by the city but funded by the Downtown Palo Alto Parking Assessment District, chiefly landowners. One positive aspect of the parking dilemma is an early endorsement, with some strings, by Neilson Buchanan, the primary

leader in recent years of the effort to raise awareness and protest overflow parking. Buchanan lives just three blocks north of the Avenidas building. “I hope that rational planning for parking-space supply and demand will evolve quickly for Avenidas,” he said in a July 18 email to council members. “There is no reason for confusion to cloud this badly needed renovation and expansion.” He urged “early involvement and guidance” by the council. Buchanan noted that officials have a deadline of January 2016 to determine how many nonresident vehicles will be allowed to park in residential neighborhoods as a permanent policy. He said he anticipates that about half the available curbside spaces (about 700 in Downtown North) will be allocated for nonresident vehicles. Avenidas employees and visitors, he said, should be “fully eligible” to park in any city parking structure and should not be allowed to buy curbside-parking permits in the neighborhood. Another positive for the project is that a survey shows that about 40 percent of the seniors who regularly come to Avenidas for services, lunch, social contact or education programs already do so by means other than a car. Expansion of shuttles or other means — including bicycle racks — might help expand that percentage. Under the plan, the exterior of the building maintains its historic facade, while the proposed new addition behind it would have a modern look. The existing building dates from 1927, and until the 1950s and 1960s it housed both the police and fire departments. It even had a brass pole that firemen could slide down to get to the trucks from their dormitory up-

stairs. Even after the firefighters moved out, the police department remained until the new Civic Center was completed in 1968. The city was then faced with what to do with the vacant building. One proposal was to create a high-end Mexican restaurant, Casa de Luz del Oro (House of the Golden Lights, for the building’s ornate light fixtures on its front). But another factor entered the picture, due to the growing number of seniors residing in Palo Alto (now about a third of the city’s residents). The city in the 1960s created a half-time senior-services coordinator position, originally housed in the Downtown Library building. The first coordinator was the late Diana Steeples, who stayed involved. A group of citizens, led by Palo Alto Medical Clinic physician Sid Mitchell and former lumber company owner Bud Hubbard, spearheaded the creation of the Senior Coordinating Council of the Midpeninsula, Inc. — later dubbed Avenidas. As a reporter for the Palo Alto Times, I covered the early days of the program, initially a group discussing senior needs, and served on the “SCC” board during the 1980s after I left the paper. The group put in a request for the old building, and the City Council as a condition set an “impossible” goal of raising $1 million to fix up and remodel (and get rid of the brass pole). They succeeded. But $1 million then went a lot farther than it does today. Q Former Weekly Editor Jay Thorwaldson can be emailed at jthorwaldson@paweekly.com and/or jaythor@well.com. He also writes periodic blogs at PaloAltoOnline. com.

Streetwise

Do you think local schools are preparing students well for future career paths? Asked on California Avenue. Interviews and photos by Jamauri Bowles and Sevde Kaldiroglu.

Bart Anderson

Tim Mulcahy

Pat Klein

Mike Torgersen

Emily Hislop

Grant Avenue, Palo Alto Retired teacher/online editor

Van Buren Street, Los Altos Dentist

San Antonio Road, Palo Alto Speech pathologist

Walter Hays Drive, Palo Alto Startup co-founder

Drucilla Drive, Mountain View Attorney

“I feel sorry for the kids because they’re pushed from the get-go. ... The preparation is good, except that it’s ... hard on (the students).”

“My kids have been pretty acclimated in the society. ... So far, so good. I don’t see a downside right now.”

“Yes, I do think they do a good job because I (know from) friends whose children go to these schools.”

“I believe so. My kids both went to Paly High and Palo Alto schools in general, and they’re very successful.”

“I guess my only concern is (the students’) social and emotional health. I think academically, yes, but I’m concerned by the rash of suicides in Gunn High School.”

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these trails much more attractive for older people. We note too that there are a number of well-placed benches at the Baylands park, and they are well-used. Don Price Addison Avenue, Palo Alto

Service, not art Editor, Our excellent Prolific Oven bakery is a place for the city’s latest half-baked “Happiness Map” idea. It is just another of Palo Alto’s art flops like “For-

eign Friends,” the zany wooden sculptures, the mind-boggling “Go Mama” on California Avenue and, of course, the ludicrous “Color of Palo Alto” salute to our city’s smugness. Don’t forget the new California Avenue “fountain.” When we citizens voted as our first choice for a charming, traditional water-spouter, we were instead given an expensive, abstract and watered-down disappointment. City government should provide basic services instead of meddling into public art where monstrosities are foisted on the public who are condemned to pass by them for decades. I don’t recall

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We all age Editor, First of all, I’d like to make something clear. Palo Alto has some of the best resources for elder adults. There is easy transportation, concerts and classes galore at Cubberley Community Center and Avenidas, free events at Stanford, and lots of cultural events in

and around Palo Alto. But no one escapes aging, as we all do it, some with grace and most of us kicking and screaming. Thus it is a hard road to change our cultural ideas about aging. Most cultures around the world consider aging as a mark of wisdom and worthy of respect. Here we dread it and try to deny it by discounting elders and trying to warehouse it away. In Palo Alto, we’re lucky to have many decent places to live out our final years, respected and worthy of consideration: Lytton Gardens, Channing House and Webster Woods to name but a few places that don’t charge an arm and a leg.

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Anyway, how can we improve this paradise for the rapidly aging populations? Since things can usually be improved, I’d like to see more and cheaper personal grooming — like haircuts or hair styling and little things like help in manicures or pedicures. Also some scholarships for classes at Avenidas and Palo Alto Adult School since most “seniors,” including myself, live on low fixed incomes. So I would tell Palo Alto to keep up the good work with their respectable treatment toward “seniors,” especially knowing that we’ll all be there someday. Lorin Krogh Encina Avenue, Palo Alto

No consensus considered Editor, A recent letter criticized the Supreme Court decision on gay marriage because “The framers of the Constitution envisioned cases being decided at the highest level to represent broad consensus within the population.” This is incorrect. There is no evidence the framers even discussed how the Supreme Court should decide cases. Conservatives generally look to the specific language of the Constitution or the intent of the framers. (These two standards often do not lead to the same result.) Liberals speak of adapting the Constitution to modern needs. Only in rare cases — such as inquiring whether a punishment is an “unusual” one prohibited by the Eighth Amendment — does a case turn on whether there is a broad consensus on the constitutional issue. Michael Willemsen Elsinore Drive, Palo Alto

A map to happiness Editor, I see that the City of Palo Alto has commissioned a “happiness map” to which residents can contribute city sites that give them the most pleasure. Much more useful would be a “misery map.” Contributors could point out problems such as the intersections that give them anxiety and tend to lead to road rage; the restaurants whose noise level makes thought, let alone conversation, impossible; the movie theaters where the odor of rancid butter is most horrid; the public art works that make them cringe with embarrassment; the sidewalks where you are most likely to be hit by a cyclist while navigating through ill-placed restaurant tables; the websites that charge you a “convenience fee” for ordering tickets (whose convenience?); and the stores where finding a helpful salesperson is impossible and the ones where they won’t leave you alone. Such a map, by warning residents and visitors to avoid those sites, would actually lead to an overall increase in happiness. For a very small fee I would be happy to lead the effort. David Lieberman Kingsley Avenue, Palo Alto

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Turkish mobile digital photographer Aylin Argun is among the artists represented in this year’s Mobile Digital Art & Creativity Summit exhibition.

arolyn Hall Young has spent a lot of time in hospitals. Diagnosed with advanced stage non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 1989 and given six months to live, Young has beaten the odds for the past 26 years, although not without a fight. Today, her health remains a concern. But despite the many hours she spends in waiting rooms and medical centers, Young says she doesn’t waste a minute. The key to making the time count? Art. In a photographic self-portrait, Young appears in multiple, as if seen through a drunken haze. She gazes back at the viewer, holding up a painting as if to assert her role as the creator of the image. In a painting, she appears again, this time propped up in bed, her hands at once covering her eyes and placed on her shoulders, crossed at the wrist in a pose suggestive of death. Yet the outline of her eyeglasses, the light falling across her face and her upright posture affirm her status among

the living. The works are arresting and powerful, inviting the viewer to linger and absorb the raw emotion and evident artistry. Just as startling as the works themselves is the fact that Young created both of them on her iPad. The lifelong painter and designer with degrees from New York’s Pratt Institute and the Rhode Island School of Design is a devotee of apps like Procreate and iColorama: programs designed for drawing and painting on tablets and mobile phones. “I never feel like a victim waiting in hospitals and cancer centers,” she explained over the phone from her home near Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she lay in bed at the end of an oxygen tube. “I can zoom in on works at the Met and see the cracks in the paint. I can create my own stuff and dis over new worlds. I get so much joy out of this.” Young is among the award-winning digital artists honored at the third annual Mobile Digital Art

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& Creativity Summit, held next weekend, Aug. 7-9, at the Palo Alto Art Center. The exhibition and conference draws international speakers and participants together for a celebration of the ways mobile digital technology can support artistic output. Beginning with a showcase of some of the best mobile paintings and photographs in the world, the weekend includes panel discussions, workshops, seminars, master classes and more. Organizers Sumit Vishwakarma and Caroline Mustard are Silicon Valley-based artists who met online through their art. Together, they founded the Mobile Art Academy for anyone interested in learning more about how to make art on mobile devices. Their first international exhibit, held at Palo Alto’s Pacific Art League in 2013 with the support of then Executive Director Seth Schalet, garnered public interest; last year, they expanded to a two-day conference and sold out. This year,

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New Mexico-based artist Carolyn Hall Young says mobile digital art and photography bring her joy. they’ve relocated to the Palo Alto Art Center to accommodate the anticipated crowd of 500 to 600. Vishwakarma is a young electronics engineer with a passion for painting who now teaches mobile art workshops part-time; Mustard is an English-born painter who adopted the iPad later in life as her preferred artistic medium and who now teaches mobile digital painting at area studios and schools. They both speak about the art form with genuine and unbridled enthusiasm. “I used to buy canvases and

paint, but being a Silicon Valley professional, I was so busy that all my colors got dried up,” Vishwakarma remembered with a giggle. “When I bought my first iPhone, I discovered doodling apps. Then with the iPad, I had a bigger canvas, and I could really see that this gives you a lot of power. You can zoom in to work on finer details. You can always undo. And your art is made up of layers, so it’s very easy to create complex pieces of work. “It’s also affordable,” he continued. “Digital art used to require

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Artist Caroline Mustard is one of the organizers of the Mobile Digital Art & Creativity Summit.

expensive hardware, software and complex tools, but now all you need is an iPad and some free apps. We call it a studio in your pocket.” “We say it’s art for the masses,” added Mustard. “It’s very easy to get people started, and that’s my passion: I love to help people find their creative side.” Although mobile technology can make art accessible to beginners, both Vishwakarma and Mustard emphasize that mobile digital art is a fine art form, not just a way to doodle. When Mustard saw that renowned artist David Hockney had included iPad paintings in his retrospective exhibit at the de Young Museum in 2013, she felt the form had been vindicated. “We want to encourage people to use their mobile devices not to consume but to create,” she explained, articulating a distinction that was echoed by Young. As for how, exactly, one creates a painting on a phone or tablet, it’s all about finding the right app. Vishwakarma and Mustard rattled off some of their favorites, noting that many of the companies that create them are also sponsors of next weekend’s event. Bay Areabased Autodesk is the creator of SketchBook, one of the best-known painting and drawing software programs. Autodesk representatives will be on hand to chat with participants at Friday night’s opening exhibition, which is free to the public. While Procreate is another popular app used by many mobile digital artists, Vishwakarma praised New Zealand-based ArtRage for its ability to emulate traditional painting effects. Mustard particularly likes New York-based FiftyThree’s free app, Paper, which she called “lovely and fun,” adding, “I can sit anyone down with Paper, and within an hour I can get them painting.” Among the weekend’s keynote speakers is Brian Yap from San Jose-based Adobe, who will give a talk about digital painting using software, including Adobe Illustrator.

devices to create paintings and photographs, comics and caricatures, animation, videography and even music. The exhibition includes 71 paintings and drawings selected from more than 700 entries, and 43 photographs chosen from a pool of more than 500 submissions. London-based photographer and journalist Joanne Carter, best known as the voice behind photo blog TheAppWhisperer.com, served as judge for the iphoneography competition, while digital artists Roz Hall and Susan Murtaugh were the jurors for the digital painting competition. The chosen works come from around the world, including those from

In the world of iphoneography (yes, it’s now a recognized genre), Pixelmator is a popular photography app that in 2014 was named the No. 1 iPad app by Apple. Mustard also likes the image editing app iColorama: “The pieces you can create with it are phenomenal.” Some apps are only available on Apple products, but the exhibition and conference also include programs for Android users. For the first time this year, the conference and the exhibition will fully incorporate mobile digital photography as well as painting and drawing. Among the breakout sessions offered at the conference are workshops on using mobile

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Mobile digital photographer Fran Garcia is among the artists represented in this year’s exhibition.

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Among the mobile digital paintings chosen for this year’s exhibition is this work by Spanish digital artist Jaime Sanjuan.

Catherine Linetsky, age 14, created this painting in her first attempt at mobile digital art.

Italy, Russia, Australia and India. On Sunday evening at the culmination of the conference, the top three winners in each category will be announced, and prizes will be awarded. Among the 100 or so works on display will hang the abovementioned works by Young and works by both Vishwakarma and Mustard as well as paintings by two of Mustard’s young students from the Midpeninsula: Catherine Linetsky and Max Austin. Linetsky, who recently turned 14, was away at summer camp and unavailable for comment, but her father, Gene, was happy to talk about the honor. “The most amazing thing is that this was her very first work on an iPad,” he said. A recent graduate of Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, Linetsky will attend Gunn High School in the fall. Her work selected for the exhibition depicts a barn owl perched on a branch, a deep blue star-studded sky and a rising crescent moon behind it. Austin, who is 16 and described her work as “realistic abstract,” works in both oil paint and mobile digital media. A high school student who also takes university classes, her work in the exhibition employs a bold, graphic style, with bright green and blues framed by dashes of pink and purple. Austin plans to attend the Friday night reception and said she was “looking forward to seeing the art work at the show and meeting the other artists, learning more about mobile digital art and learning new apps and techniques.” Exhibition attendees will quickly notice the impressive variety of works created on phones and tablets. In the painting category, there are impressionistic landscapes, photo-realistic portraits abstract and figurative works that show the influence of artists from Chagall to Miro. Similarly, the winning photographs span an enormous range of styles, from misty romanticism to gritty urban scenes, works of

documentary-style crispness to works given such painterly treatment, it’s hard to pick out their photographic origins. That variety is part of what Vishwakarma and Mustard say gives the genre its richness and makes it so exciting. To emphasize the diversity and possibility of mobile digital art, Mustard has printed the exhibition works on a range of substrates, including metals, papers and even wood. By combining apps, she said, mobile digital artists can push the limits of what’s possible in traditional artistic disciplines to create unexpected, original works of art. That power to create something new — and the journey of discovery along the way — is what Young says keeps her going. “Mobile art is blowing my mind,” she said. “I’m focusing on what is possible. I focus so hard that I don’t feel any pain at all until I stop.” Q Arts & Entertainment Editor Elizabeth Schwyzer can be emailed at eschwyzer@paweekly. com. On the cover: Silicon Valley artist and electronics engineer Sumit Vishwakarma is one of the organizers of the Mobile Digital Art & Creativity Summit. What: Mobile Digital Arts & Creativity Summit Where: Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto When: Exhibition opening: Friday, Aug. 7, 5:30-8 p.m. Conference: Saturday, Aug. 8, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 5: 30 p.m. Cost: Exhibition: Free. Conference: $149 for one day, $199 for two days. Student and family passes available. Info: Visit mdacsummit.org or email info@mdacsummit.org.

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Foothill Music Theatre cast members sing the gleefully ridiculous number, “Everybody Ought to Have a Maid,” in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.”

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Ancient humor Foothill Music Theatre revives Broadway farce based on Roman comedy by Karla Kane

oothill Music Theatre takes on the toe-tapping toga party, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” as its summer production this year. The show can be considered a classic not only because it first appeared on Broadway back in 1962 and has been revived and won numerous Tony awards since, but also because it’s based on the comedies of Plautus, an ancient Roman playwright whose works

are among the earliest known in Latin literature. The frantic, lighthearted play — with music and lyrics by Broadway titan Stephen Sondheim, book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart — is most definitely a farce, with plenty of door slamming, bad puns, mistaken identities, secret potions and obvious innuendos. Presented by Prologus (Doug Santana) and his company of

players, the Proteans, the show has a play-within-a-play construction. The action is set in 200 B.C. and concerns three Roman households: that of the courtesan/ slave trader, Marcus Lycus (local engineer Ray D’Ambrosio); the family of Senex (Todd Wright, always wonderful) including his imperious wife, Domina (Jenifer Tice) and their young son, Hero (Anthony Stephens); and the befuddled old man, Erronius (Jake

Van Tuyl, double cast with Steven Ho), who’s on a quest to find his two long-lost children, kidnapped years earlier by pirates. Domina and Senex leave their home and son in the care of fastidious “slave-in-chief,” Hysterium (Mike Meadors), with strict instructions to keep the boy away from the opposite sex. Meanwhile, overprotected Hero has fallen head-over-heels for the new girl next door, virginal Philia (Jessica Whittemore). Yet she’s already been claimed and paid for by egotistic captain Miles Gloriosus (Scotty Shoemaker) but scheming slave Pseudolus (Doug Santana, again) offers to “get” her for Hero for a price — his freedom. Quick-thinking Pseudolus must scramble to keep his masters in the dark while manipulating everyone around him, slave and citizen alike. Oh, and poor Erronius is still out there looking for those missing, pirate-snatched descendants. The title of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” is a reference to an old vaudeville joke, and the show itself is presented in a burlesque style. The opening number, “Comedy Tonight,” is dazzling, with great energy and Sondheim’s trademark clever lyrics. Another melodic and lyrical standout is the ridiculous, “Everybody Ought to Have a Maid,” performed gleefully by Santana, Wright, D’Ambrosio and Meadors. The rest of the music, while pleasantly bouncy and brassy, isn’t nearly as memorable. Set design by KuoHao Lo is lovely, giving an appropriately cartoonish look to the Eternal City. The cast of performers is strong (even if Santana seems to be lapsing into a Nathan Lane impersonation at times), with D’Ambrosio and Stephens particularly standing out. When written well, there’s always room for good old-fashioned vulgarity and silliness. Yet despite the very talented and likable company, “A Funny Thing Happened” fell short of its intended hilarity. Too many of the gags came across as corny, obvi-

ous and flat. There were certainly chuckle-worthy moments, including Pseudolus’ impersonation of a soothsayer and a nice bit in which the Proteans provided live slapstick comedy sound effects. Some setups, however, went nowhere, such as the introduction to a downtrodden eunuch character. Maybe the humor seemed fresher and funnier back in olden times (or at least for audiences of the 1960s). No one expects much character development from a farce, but the female characters in “A Funny Thing Happened” are especially one-dimensional, serving either as vapid sex objects (the courtesans) or as domineering shrews (Domina). The leading lady, Philia, a quintessential dumb blonde, even has an entire song about how she has no purpose other than to look pretty and please men (“Lovely”), which lacks even a trace of irony, let alone a later twist to undermine the message. Other punchlines past their primes include a man dressing as a lady and a henpecked husband chasing after a young maiden. The show promises, “Something aesthetic. Something frenetic. Something for everyone: A comedy tonight!” and Foothill’s version mostly delivers on that promise. It’s only a shame the dated play can’t quite live up to the quality of its spectacular opening number or the capabilities of the talented cast. Q Freelance writer Karla Kane can be emailed at karlajkane@ gmail.com. What: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” presented by Foothill Music Theatre Where: Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills When: Through Aug. 9. Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $13-$32 Info: Go to foothill.edu/theatre or call 650-949-7360.

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When you were a child, did anyone ever tell you you were an artist? If you’d taken classes with the Art4Schools program in Mountain View’s elementary schools, they would have. On view at the historic Rengstorff House Aug. 2-30 is a juried show of student artwork from the Community School of Music and Arts’ popular program, which reaches more than 15,000 students in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Also on view as part of the Rengstorff House Arts Festival will be watercolors, oil paintings, glass and photographic works by regional artists. The free show will be open to the public Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. On Sunday afternoons, Aug. 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 2 p.m., a free concert will be held in the gardens. Rengstorff House is located at 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. To learn more, go to r-house.org or call 650-868-7708.

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For a fun Thursday evening, grab a lawn chair and head on down to Palo Alto’s King Plaza in front of City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave., for a free live concert starting at 6 p.m. On Thursday, Aug. 6, it’s the Latin rock of SOL. Aug. 13 features tribute band Fleetwood Mask. Go to musicontheplazapa.com or email info@ musicontheplazapa.com.

Before the group heads off on a tour of Argentina, the Peninsula Women’s Chorus will give a free concert at Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Hear the celebrated group sing works from around the world and bid them farewell — for now. Go to pwchorus.org or call 650-327-3095.

Books ‘The Man Who Wasn’t There’ If you like Oliver Sacks, you’ll love Anil Ananthaswamy. The science journalist will appear at Kepler’s Books at 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park on Aug. 4 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss his latest book. “The Man Who Wasn’t There: Investigations into the Strange New Science of the Self” explores what the neuroscience of disorders like autism and schizophrenia tells us about the human condition. The event is free. Go to keplers.com or call 650-324-4321.

Exhibition Astley D. M. Cooper He threw lavish parties in San Jose and paid off his bar debts by selling paintings. Between Aug. 5 and Nov. 16, Stanford’s Cantor Arts Center at 328 Lomita Drive will display works by late 19th- and early-20thcentury artist Astley D. M. Cooper, whose trompe l’oeil, landscape and portraiture have been largely forgotten until now. The Cantor Arts Center is open Wednesday-Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. All exhibits are free to the public. Go to museum.stanford.edu or call 650-723-4177. Q

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July 17–August 8, 2015 • Menlo Park / Atherton, CA In its thirteenth season, Music@Menlo—the Bay Area’s premier chamber music festival—offers a deeply immersive journey through the remarkable life and music of the great Austrian composer Franz Schubert. This season’s innovative programs feature virtually all of Schubert’s greatest chamber works alongside his lieder, all performed by a cadre of the world’s most revered musicians. • Exceptional Concerts by World-Renowned Chamber Musicians • Engaging Symposia and Lectures

• Free Concerts by Talented Young Artists from the Chamber Music Institute • Free Café Conversations and Master Classes

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Teen ceramics classes Hey high schoolers: No need to pre-register; just drop in to the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, for a free ceramics class 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6. Materials and firing are provided, and an instructor will be on hand to offer tips. Go to cityofpaloalto.org or call 650-329-2366.

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Eating Out expanse of land on the St. Patrick’s grounds into a small farm managed and worked by five parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in East Palo Alto. It’s a pilot program — and the first of its kind in the country — that focuses on growing and providing produce for local residents, in addition to installing backyard gardens for others in the Bay Area who want to put fresh, organically grown fruits and vegetables on their family tables. The transformation of that parcel of fertile soil, carefully designed through biointensive farming practices to maximize space, yields an abundance of broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage; leafy greens such as kale, chard and lettuces; fruits including strawberries and melons; root vegetables such as carrots, onions, beets and potatoes; and a range of other edibles that would make a nutritionist’s heart sing. Along with the rows of crops that take up much of the dedicated parcel, there’s a raised bed for root vegetables and a greenhouse where seedlings are cared for. A visitor to the site will also notice a large kettle sitting on a grate over rocks, in which banana peels are steeped in heated water — a brew used to enrich the soil for certain potassium-loving plants, including tomatoes. The 15-month-old experiment is being closely watched by the local priests who envisioned it, the partners who are making it possible and the St. Francis church community — watched with hope and prayers that it will allow a greater number of unemployed or underemployed parishioners to “find work that is dignified, honorable, and profitable within their communities,” according to a statement on the NanoFarms website. “The parish of St. Francis of Assisi is in a very poor community in a rich area,” said Father Joseph Fessio, a Jesuit priest who grew up in Menlo Park. In 2013, he said, he received a letter from St. Francis pastor Father Lawrence Goode, who wanted to discuss ideas on how to ease the financial hardship of his parishioners. Together with another friend, St. Patrick’s Seminary professor Father George Schultze, they began brainstorming ideas. Because Fr. Fessio is editor of Ignatius Press, which he founded in 1979 to publish Catholic books with the intent of using the revenue to help the disadvantaged, he was able to offer potential funding for a project. They just needed a viable plan. “We discussed ideas ... such as affordable housing, but not farming,” Fr. Fessio recalls of the early talks. “That idea came in the middle of the night.” Along with work in the fields, the new enterprise would include training guild members to install custom gardens in people’s backyards. They would include soil amendments to enhance existing soil, organic vegetable seedlings of the customer’s choosing, train-

ing in biointensive gardening methods and, if desired, regular maintenance by a guild member. Fr. Fessio came up with the name NanoFarms based on the typical size of a backyard garden that would be installed by guild members. “Nano means a billionth,” he noted — roughly the size of a backyard garden in relation to the largest farm in the world. But where would this seed of an idea be rooted? That remained to be determined. Then one day, driving on St. Patrick’s grounds, Fr. Fessio said, “I noticed all the land, with weeds growing. I said, ‘Wait a minute, let’s see what we can grow here.’” Tests showed that the loam and clay soil was “among the most fertile” in the area, he said. There was a well on the property. With the blessing of St. Patrick’s Seminary Rector Father Gladstone Stevens, the project was launched. Ignatius Press and Lighthouse Catholic Media provided the seed money, which pays for guildmember training and for salaries, including that of Regional Manager Brendon Ford. Produce from the farm is sold at small farmers markets after Sunday Mass at local Catholic churches, including three in Menlo Park: Church of the Nativity (first Sunday of the month); St. Denis (third Sunday); and St. Raymond (fourth Sunday). Produce is also sold or donated to the seminary for daily meals. NanoFarms is also launching a CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture program, called NanoFarms Box, in which subscribers can pick up fresh produce weekly or have it delivered. banner of Our Lady of Guadalupe — an image that inspires deep reverence among the Catholic faithful — ripples in the breeze at the farm’s entrance at St. Patrick’s. A mature California pepper tree provides shade for those who work the land, and attracts bees to ensure pollination of the crops that are grown from seed. Three guild members are out in the field one particularly hot July morning: garden manager Ernesto Jasso; his wife, Norma; and their son, Dario, residents of the Belle Haven neighborhood of Menlo Park. Ernesto and Norma work the farm full time, except for the two afternoons they travel to Salinas for training in farming practices. Theirs is an unlikely journey from urban life to farm work. When their parish pastor, Fr. Goode, spoke to them about possibly joining the new NanoFarms guild, “I said, ‘Sorry, but we don’t know anything about farming,’” Ernesto Jasso recalled. “But Fr. Goode said, ‘That’s OK, here is the land,’ and gave us a book ... and a video” explaining farming techniques, he said. He added that Fr. Goode and seminary officials “then said ‘Now, go ahead’ — and gave the blessing. All the time, they give the blessing.”

Part of the farm is planted using biointensive methods that allow more crops to be planted. The remainder is planted using traditional organic and sustainable methods. Although the farm isn’t certified as organic — it’s a long and costly process — the guild farmers use only organic practices. Edible crops grow alongside plants used for natural pest control, such as alfalfa. The farmers also use lime and garlic to ward off pests. Compost crops are also part of the mix, used “so that nutrients are returned to the soil,” said Ford, the project manager. “We’re not just sucking the nutrients out — we’re taking care of our soil.” In addition to the Jassos, Belle Haven resident Sofia Mendoza and her son, Edgar Valladares, also tend the farm as guild members. Mendoza experienced the farming life growing up in Mexico, Ford said. Do the Jassos, who grew up in big cities in Mexico, enjoy doing work they had to learn from scratch when already in their 40s? “Oh yes,” said Norma Jasso, who worked as a university registrar in Mexico before moving to the Bay Area five years ago. “We learn (new things) every day, every day.” Her husband, who worked in finance and sales in Mexico, has also embraced his new vocation. “It’s one of the most honest jobs to work,” he said. “I sweat here every day. All the money I have, I have because I worked for it. Before that, I worked in sales. It was good work, but not so honest. “Here, we don’t have to use others to earn a living.” With a sweep of his arm to point out the crop-rich field, he added: “It’s amazing. I never thought about one small seed — how it could turn into all of this. ... I understand more now the power of God.” Since the St. Patrick’s-based project was launched, another NanoFarms guild was instituted by a Catholic community in the Chicago area, according to Ford. Fr. Schultze, the seminary professor, said NanoFarms “is a place where we can hopefully

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THREE - SHOPS TO OPEN AT T&C ... Two clothing stores and a luxury cosmetics retailer have signed onto three of the subdivided spaces from the former site of Scott’s Seafood in Palo Alto’s Town & Country Village. The restaurant, which was previously home to Stickney’s, closed in March, ending more than a 10-year-run for the seafood restaurant. The approximately 7,500-square-foot space has been split into five distinct pieces. The corner spot, facing El Camino Real, was grabbed by prAna, an apparel shop that focuses on active lifestyles. Although it primarily sells clothing for yoga enthusiasts, the store also offers outdoor apparel. PrAna prides itself on being socially responsible. “It’s our mission to give more than we take from the world — it’s part of our DNA,” said company CEO Scott Kerslake, adding that the 2,275-square-foot Palo Alto store is incorporating sustainable building practices. In keeping with the tradition of prAna’s other stores, yoga classes will be offered. “We’ll push all the racks away so there’s room for everyone,” Kerslake said, adding that meditation and other fitness classes may also be scheduled. This will be the retailer’s sixth store, and the second one in the Bay Area. The 50-yearold Kerslake is the founder and

help members with meaningful work and income to meet their needs and provide healthy food for others. It’s a nascent attempt at supporting the participants’ economic and work needs.” The guild, he said, “is a budding attempt at creating a worker-owned social enterprise. The significance of people working as owners is that they are hopefully going to have greater incentive for the enterprise’s success and they will reap the rewards of their effort. ... People find intrin-

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former CEO of Athleta, a boutique that specializes in fitness fashion for women and also has a location in the shopping center. Look for a fall opening for prAna, Kerslake said. A second retailer poised to open at the end of August is Joie, a women’s contemporary clothing store. The boutique will transform the 1,300-square-foot space with its signature decor and elevated ceiling inspired by Parisian architecture. The new store marks the company’s 12th location. “As we expand our retail footprint in the Bay Area, Town & County Village is a great choice,” said Joie CEO Jack Schwefel, calling the center “one of the most vibrant shopping experiences in Northern California.” Also moving in to the former Scott’s Seafood spot will be Space NK, a London-based “apothecary” offering high-end beauty and wellness products from around the world. Items include skin care, hair care, fragrance and home scents. The retailer has 62 stores in the UK and another 23 in the U.S, which include shops in 16 Bloomindale’s. The 900-squarefoot boutique has scheduled a September opening.

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Morose philosophy professor Abe Lucas (Joaquin Phoenix) proves attractive to his new colleague, Rita Richards (Parker Posey), in “Irrational Man.”

Randomness and chance ‘Irrational Man’ searches for meaning but drowns in existential angst 00 (Palo Alto Square) Once again, Woody Allen has pushed the comedian into the wings so the philosopher can have center stage. Mining the same existential material as his “Crimes and Misdemeanors” (1989) and “Match Point” (2005) — but without their brilliance — “Irrational Man” emerges as a simplistic construct about morality, justice, randomness and chance. Sometimes the 79-year-old filmmaker’s practice of churning

out a film every year results in a miss. Relying too extensively on voice-over narration to enter the minds of his main characters, Allen introduces Abe Lucas (Joaquin Phoenix) as the brooding new philosophy professor arriving at the fictional Braylin College in Newport, Rhode Island. Maybe he will “put some Viagra into the department.” The campus buzzes with rumors about the tormented, complex outsider who compul-

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sively swigs single-malt Scotch from a flask and attracts females like flies. Unfortunately, the charismatic appeal of Abe Lucas may not cast the same spell over the viewer as on smitten co-ed Jill (Emma Stone) and colleague Rita (Parker Posey). Years ago, Allen would have cast himself as the suffering, neurotic man in search of a meaningful act or a muse to spark him back to life. Anguish and despair lurked around the edges of his comic persona but never overwhelmed the humor. Joaquin Phoenix plays the role straight — depressed and world weary as in “The Master,” with a “Gladiator” blackness rimming his eyes and heart. Abe Lucas doesn’t have a funny bone in his pot-bellied body. He reveals to Jill that he had wanted to change the world, so he traveled to war-torn Darfur only to come down with meningitis. Imagine Woody Allen’s whining voice recounting the same tale. You’d giggle. The vulnerable, light side of Phoenix that typifies his performance in “Her” emerges only after Lucas overhears a conversation in a diner that inspires him to commit a series of acts, one more implausible than the next. A sobbing woman tells her friends that a corrupt judge has granted her exhusband full custody of their children, and she cannot continue the fight due to the prohibitive legal bills. Mulling over the injustice of the situation, the self-described passive intellectual — who has written articles on situational ethics and compared the theoretical world of philosophy to “verbal masturbation” in his lectures — embraces his freedom to choose a course of action that drives the rest of the film. The diner scene snaps the drama into a by-thenumbers philosophical construct. Ironically, the more an invigorated Lucas can breathe again, the

Once again, Tom Cruise does his own stunts as Ethan Hunt in “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation.”

Cruise control Fifth ‘Mission: Impossible’ coasts as it stays the course 00 1/2 (Century 16, Century 20) Don’t get me wrong: I enjoyed the new “Mission: Impossible” picture, fifth in the series of blockbuster actioners based on the 1960s TV show. A strong contender (along with Indiana Jones and Jason Bourne) for the title of American James Bond, Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt returns for more of the same nonsense for which I confess being a sucker: a movie star, exotic locales, comic relief and big-budget action sequences with actual stunt work. But if “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation” has a patina of class and ultra-competent action, it also shows franchise fatigue in its plotting and its acting. Along with the physical commitment of Cruise (who seems less emotionally invested this time), part of the shtick of the “Mission: Impossible” movies is the introduction of a new director for every outing, presumably to inject some new attitude and style. That was certainly the idea when

John Woo replaced Brian De Palma, though since J.J. Abrams helmed the third installment, the now-Abrams produced pictures have taken on something of a house style under Brad Bird and, today, writer-director Christopher McQuarrie. McQuarrie has some fun dusting off a few of the “Mission: Impossible” trappings from the TV show, among them the opening-credits “clip-tease” and the theme of the mission being delivered in an unusual public setting (in this case, a record shop). But “Rogue Nation” falls back on the tired trope of Hunt and the Impossible Missions Force going “rogue” after being burned by their American masters. It’s hard to tell if McQuarrie is parodying the genre or simply succumbing to it, as with his generic Eurovillain decked out in — yep — a black turtleneck. (continued on next page)

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Movies guson’s formidable Ilsa Faust) embedded in The Syndicate, an is-she-or-isn’t-she femme fatale who keeps Ethan on his toes. In another bit of awkward plotting, Ilsa’s ambiguous relationship with Ethan is neither a romance, per se, nor a de-sexed partnership of mutual professional admiration, presumably because the franchise couldn’t be bothered to figure out what to do with Ethan’s wife, who doesn’t even rate a mention this time. Where the picture feels on sure footing is in its high-tension set pieces: the much-ballyhooed strap-Tom-Cruise-to-a-plane stunt being merely a palate-teaser for

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That villain is Solomon Lane (British actor Sean Harris of “Prometheus”), who heads up the murkily motivated phantom terror network, The Syndicate, which targets Hunt just as the CIA does. Luckily for Hunt, he has a loyal team: all-purpose lieutenant William Brandt (Jeremy Renner), master hacker Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg, his screen time expanded), and tech support Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames). Complicating matters, MI6 has a double agent (Rebecca Fer-

the hand-to-hand combat, elaborate car chase and opera-murder to come. The latter sequence, timed to Puccini’s hit tune, “Nessun Dorma,” recalls both the sniper theatrics of “Jack Reacher” and the Hitchcockian showmanship of “The Man Who Knew Too Much.” McQuarrie doesn’t make it easy to invest in the characters here, yet he does know how to make us grip our armrests as they face danger, and thus the mission is accomplished once more. Rated PG-13 for sequences of action and violence, and brief partial nudity. Two hours, 11 minutes. — Peter Canavese

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Palo Alto Square: 1, 4 & 7 p.m., Fri & Sat 10 p.m.

Ant-Man (PG-13) +++ Century 16: 10 & 11 a.m., 1, 4, 4:55, 7:05, 7:55 & 10:05 p.m. In 3-D at 9 & 11:50 a.m., 1:55, 6:20 & 10:55 p.m. Century 20: 11 a.m., 12:10, 2, 5, 6:20, 7:55 & 10:50 p.m. In 3-D at 10:05 a.m., 12:55, 3:55, 6:55 & 9:45 p.m. Bajranji Bhaijaan (Not Rated) Drishyam (Not Rated)

Century 16: 2:40 & 9:30 p.m.

Century 16: 10:20 a.m., 2:45, 6:40 & 10:30 p.m.

The Far Country (1954) (Not Rated)

Stanford Theatre: Fri 5:40 & 9:15 p.m.

Inside Out (PG) +++1/2 Century 16: 9:10 & 11:45 a.m., 2:15, 4:50, 7:25 & 10 p.m. Century 20: 11:05 a.m., 1:50, 4:30, 7:20 & 10 p.m. Irrational Man (R) ++ Palo Alto Square: 1:55, 4:30 & 7:15 p.m., Fri & Sat 9:45 p.m. Jurassic World (PG-13) +++ Century 20: 10:20 a.m., 1:20, 4:25, 7:25 & 10:25 p.m. Magic Mike XXL (R)

Century 20: Fri & Sun 12:15 p.m., Sat 12:20 p.m.

Minions (PG) ++ Century 16: 9, 10:15 & 11:30 a.m., 12:45, 2, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45, 7:15, 8:30, 9:40 & 10:55 p.m. Century 20: 10:10 & 11:20 a.m., 12:35, 1:45, 3, 4:15, 5:20, 6:40, 7:50 & 10:15 p.m. Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (PG-13) ++1/2 Century 16: 9:15, 10:15 & 11:15 a.m., 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:45, 4:45, 5:45, 7, 8, 9, 10:15 & 11 p.m., Fri & Sat 12:01 a.m. Century 20: 10:40 & 11:30 a.m., 1:45, 2:35, 3:20, 4:50, 5:45, 8, 8:55 & 9:40 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 p.m. In X-D at 10 a.m., 1, 4:10, 7:20 & 10:30 p.m. In D-BOX at 10:40 & 11:30 a.m., 1:45, 2:35, 4:50, 5:45, 8, 8:55 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 p.m. Mr. Holmes (PG) +++1/2 Century 20: 11:20 a.m., 1:55, 4:35, 7:15 & 9:55 p.m. Guild Theatre: 2, 4:30, 7:10 & 9:40 p.m. National Theatre: Everyman (Not Rated)

Guild Theatre: Sun 11 a.m.

Paper Towns (PG-13) Century 16: 9 & 11:40 a.m., 2:20, 5, 7:40 & 10:20 p.m. Century 20: 11:10 a.m., 2, 4:45, 7:30, 9:05 & 10:20 p.m. Pixels (PG-13) +1/2 Century 16: 11:50 a.m., 5:15 & 7:55 p.m. In 3-D at 9:10 a.m., 2:35 & 10:35 p.m. Century 20: 10:30 a.m., 1:35, 4, 7:05 & 9:45 p.m. In 3-D at 2:40, 5:25, 8:15 & 10:50 p.m., Fri & Sun 11:50 a.m. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1957) (R) Seven Samurai (1954) (Not Rated)

more airless the movie becomes. As his best student, Jill questions his ideas on randomness and chance, and raises issues about the morality of his actions — just as fate surfaces to complicate the predictable plot. Although improbable and rigidly schematic, “Irrational Man” offers some interesting Allen tropes. The dedicated New Yorker sets this drama on a bucolic college campus, not in the city that he loves. Suffocating and impotent in a small-town environment, Lucas bemoans the fact that these students will grow up to shape the world with their misinformation or passivity. Neurosis again pairs with creativity, but this time Allen’s fantasy does not revolve around sex or religious faith. The scales of justice tip. And the director plays God, if not Dostoevsky, to dole out crime and punishment. Rated R for some language and sexual content. One hour, 36 minutes. — Susan Tavernetti

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Southpaw (R) Century 16: 10:05 a.m., 1:20, 4:45, 7:45 & 10:45 p.m. Century 20: 10:45 a.m., 1:40, 4:45, 7:45 & 10:45 p.m. The Stanford Prison Experiment (R) +++ Aquarius Theatre: 1, 4, 7:10 & 9:55 p.m. Terminator Genisys (PG-13) +

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The Third Man (1949) (Not Rated) Aquarius Theatre: 2, 4:30, 7:20 & 9:45 p.m. Trainwreck (R) Century 16: 9:50 a.m., 12:50, 3:50, 7:10 & 10:10 p.m. Century 20: 10:35 a.m., 1:35, 3:05, 4:40, 6:10, 7:40, 9:10 & 10:40 p.m. Vacation (R) Century 16: 9:05, 10:25 & 11:35 a.m., 1:05, 2:25, 3:40, 5:05, 6:25, 7:45, 9:05 & 10:35 p.m., Fri & Sat 11:45 p.m. Century 20: 10 & 11:15 a.m., 12:30, 1:45, 3, 4:20, 5:30, 7, 8:05, 9:35 & 10:40 p.m. The Vatican Tapes (PG-13)

Century 20: 10:50 a.m., 4:30 & 10:10 p.m.

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Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (800-326-3264) Century 20 Downtown: 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City (800-326-3264) CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-0128) Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) Stanford: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto (324-3700) Internet address: For show times, plot synopses, trailers and more information about films playing, go to PaloAltoOnline.com/movies ON THE WEB: Additional movie reviews at PaloAltoOnline.com

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LEADER TRAINING ... Become a Canopy Education Leader this August through Canopy’s three-part training program. The courses will take place on three consecutive Wednesdays — Aug. 5, 12 and 19 — at the Peninsula Conservation Center, 3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto. On completing the curriculum, participants are prepared to serve as education leaders with Canopy, teaching elementary and middle school students about trees through hands-on science. The free training will be taught by Canopy staff and two local education experts: Nico Janik, STEM coordinator for kindergarten-first grade at Ravenswood City School District, and Jennifer Saltzman, director of outreach education for the Stanford School of Earth Sciences. Info: canopy.org/programs FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER ... Take the first-time homebuyer class offered by Project Sentinel on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 9 a.m. The nonprofit, certified counseling agency’s staff will walk participants through the purchase process during the eight-hour class. Questions covered during the course include “Can I afford the house I have been looking at?” and “What kind of loan is best for me?” Preregistration is required and can be done online. The course costs $40 and takes place in San Jose. The class is held regularly, so for those who can not attend this time, watch for future dates. Info: housing.org/homebuyer-education PLANT HOTLINE ... Ask Master Gardeners all your plant questions during their walk-in clinic hours every Friday 1-4 p.m. at the Gamble Garden Library, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. They also take calls at 650-329-1356, ext. 205. WORM COMPOSTING ... Worm touching is optional, but encouraged, at Common Ground Garden’s “Waste Not: Worm Composting 101” class on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. Master Gardener Patti Sexton, a vermicomposting expert, will teach participants about caring for and feeding compost worms, harvesting and using worm castings, and more during the twohour class. In addition, Sexton will demonstrate how to prepare a new worm bed. If interested in purchasing worm composting equipment before the event, email mia@ commongroundgarden.org. The class costs $40 per person and will be held at 687 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Those interested need to sign up online by Aug. 6. Info: commongroundgarden.org Send notices of news and events related to real estate, interior design, home improvement and gardening to Home Front, Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302, or email bmalmberg@paweekly.com. Deadline is one week before publication.

Adobe Meadow/Meadow Park

ull of wide and open streets roofed by tall green trees, and glasswalled, wooden Eichler homes, many of which were remodeled into two-story apartments, Adobe Meadow and Meadow Park, two adjacent neighborhoods, embody a quiet and calm atmosphere, almost a disguise for the hectic lives of the people residing within their borders. Traveling all the way from Black Mountain in Santa Clara to the San Francisco Bay, Adobe Creek’s babbling stream flows between the two south Palo Alto neighborhoods. Ken Allen, the president of the Adobe Meadow Neighborhood Association (AMNA), has lived in Adobe Meadow for 40 years. He and his wife, Sue, moved there in 1975 after they “fell in love” with a quarter-acre lot in the neighborhood. What primarily attracted the couple was its proximity to amenities, or as Allen put it, “location, location, location.” “It’s easy access to the freeway and to school and to the community center and to parks,” he said. The neighborhood’s Don Jesus Ramos Park and the larger Mitchell Park have been used many times for

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Top: Sharon Elliot and husband, Grant Elliot, talk on their backyard deck in the Adobe Meadow and Meadow Park neighborhoods on Tuesday, July 28. Bottom, left to right: 749 Mayview Ave., 3991 Bibbits Drive and 711 Gailen Ave. are all homes in the Adobe Meadow and Meadow Park neighborhoods.

Neighborly, diverse community members lead hectic lives on both sides of Adobe Creek by Sevde Kaldiroglu | photos by Veronica Weber neighborhood gatherings organized by the AMNA and the Meadow Park Residents’ Association. The quietness of the streets as well as the abundance of schools nearby added to Adobe Meadow’s appeal, so Allen and his wife

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bought the house. However, not long after the move, a few nearby schools, including Ortega and Ross Road schools, were closed because of a housing development. One of the houses built on the Ortega School site belongs to Sha-

CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOLS (nearby): Covenant Children’s Center, 670 E. Meadow Drive; Sunshine Preschool Montessori, 3711 Ross Road FIRE STATION: No. 4, 3600 Middlefield Road LIBRARY: Mitchell Park branch, 3700 Middlefield Road LOCATION: bounded by East Meadow Drive, Fabian Way, Montrose Avenue and Middlefield Road NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: Adobe Meadow Neighborhood Association, Ken Allen, president, info@adobemeadow.org; Meadow Park Residents Association, Cathy Swan, president, 650-494-2892, swan.cathy@gmail.com; www.meadowpark.us PARKS: Don Jesus Ramos Park, 800 E. Meadow Drive; Mitchell Park, 600 E. Meadow Drive POST OFFICE: Main, 2085 E. Bayshore Road PRIVATE SCHOOL: Challenger School, 3880 Middlefield Road PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Fairmeadow Elementary School, Jane Lanthrop Stanford Middle School, Gunn High School SHOPPING (nearby): Charleston Center, Midtown Shopping Center

ron Elliot and her husband, who were one of the first residents to move into Ortega Court in Adobe Meadow in 1985. This year, Elliot will be celebrating her 30th anniversary with her neighbors. “We certainly help each other ... and it’s easy to talk to people,” she said. “Most people have been here for 30 years. I was looking back; we’ve had so many parties, and so many get-togethers. (I remember) how much fun we’ve had.” In addition to social events, the neighborhood association has also organized Civil Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) and emergency preparedness coordinators for almost every block so that everyone is ready to help one another in the event of an emergency. According to Elliot, what has mainly changed during the past 30 years is how busy residents have become. They used to get together more often, but because of people’s hectic schedules, they can only do that twice a year now, she said. “The neighborhood is still quite wonderful; people are friendly (but) they’re busier than they were in the mid-’80s ... way busier than I think is good for us,” Elliot said. “We’re (continued on page 32)

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t first realtors were whispering, “Wow, there is nothing for sale.” Now they are yelling. Since 2008, the Peninsula and the greater Silicon Valley have been on a trend of ever-declining inventory. Don’t mistake this for houses being snatched up by long lines of buyers. No, this is a story about supply. In the past 12 months in Santa Clara County, almost half as many homes were listed for sale when compared to the same 12-month period in 2006. That’s 17,813 homes versus 34,342. In San Mateo County, it went from 11,914 to 6,879. This isn’t merely a moment; it’s a trend. Nobody is quite sure what’s going on, but here’s what we are hearing from our clients and seeing at Dreyfus Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Fast and furious Suppose you can get past the taxes thing. You’ll move up and pay taxes, or move down and pay taxes. Now you’re ready to get it done. You then discover that the market is crazy. There are multiple offers. Prices go up every day. Oh, and forget about an offer contingent on the sale of your home. You need to sell your house first, close the deal and then find an interim rental while you fight the hordes for a new house. All the while, you’re hoping the market doesn’t go up. Unless you are willing to leave the Bay Area, the rational thought becomes, “No thanks, I’ll stay right where I am.”

Asset hoarding Some people want to move on, but don’t need the money out of their home to do so. More and more are keeping their first house. Rents and appreciation make residential real estate an attractive asset class against low returns found elsewhere.

Will it end? These problems are supported by our rapidly appreciating residential market, a condition fed by the low inventory. It will take a market collapse to bring sellers back to the table, and they may be part of that collapse. The question remains: Are there enough buyers able to afford the now larger, highend homes when everyone decides to sell? A confidence crisis in the market may see a swing from no houses to too many, when all the pent-up sellers come to market together. Q Michael Dreyfus founded boutique brokerage Dreyfus Properties, with offices in Palo Alto and Menlo Park, in 2000. He can be reached at mdreyfus@dreyfusproperties.com.

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This seems like an obvious villain, yet it’s a red herring. In fact, the 15 percent top long-term capital gains rate in place from 2003-2012 was historically low. When the rate was raised to 20 percent in 2013, our inventory slide was already in full swing. So what has changed? The timing of the gain pain. In 1997, the tax rules were changed concerning the sale of a personal residence. Before 1997, the entire capital gain from a personal residence was deferred if the seller bought a more expensive house within a certain time period after they sold. After 1997, the rule changed to eliminate the deferral, but allowed $250,000 (or $500,000 for a married couple) of capital gain on a personal residence to be excluded from tax. This was great news in 1998, when $500,000 gains were extraordinary. Flash forward to today, people are looking at $1 million or even $2 million gains on homes. Bottom line, we’re getting to $500,000 a lot faster. This obliterates our move-up market. Equity that was

by Michael Dreyfus previously available to leverage into a new, more expensive home is eaten up by taxes. Add dramatically increased property tax to the mix, and more and more people stay put. Many opt to borrow against their equity and remodel their homes. This upsets the market’s balance. Starter homes previously available are not listed. Not only that, they are being made into bigger, more expensive homes. This is limiting the supply of cheaper homes in our area. Our older population moves down to these very homes. So now, retirees are faced with a similar issue. The tax on their home eats up the equity they need to buy the smaller home, which seems to be getting ever closer in value to their bigger home. In short, the buy down requires so much of their posttax equity that they have little left to show for their trouble. They might as well stay in their current home and make the taxes go away by passing the house on to a surviving spouse or family members. A stepped-up basis on the death of an owner gives a current fair-market basis to a spouse or family member. Taxes gone. So, now the older population isn’t selling, either.

Market timing After braving all the issues, those hardy few who are still interested often become paralyzed by the specter of missing out. “What if I sell too soon?” they ask. As long as the market keeps advancing, many wait so they don’t leave money on the table.

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so used to it. I think we might even be addicted to it. But we like the adrenaline rush that just keeps us moving along.” Although the longtime residents make the neighborhood pretty stable, a few new families have joined. Tam Truman’s family moved into a house This home, 3785 Grove Ave., sits within the Adobe across from Elliot’s one year ago. Meadow and Meadow Park neighborhoods. Previously living in her homeSilicon Valley boom.” town, Melbourne, Australia, TruTruman and her family appreciate living in man said she has had a fantastic experience this diverse melting pot. in her first year in Adobe Meadow. “It is really nice ... (There are) people from “This is a very friendly and welcoming neighborhood,” Truman said. “My direct all over the world, speaking many languages,” neighbors have been very warm and wel- Truman said. As much as she enjoys living in Adobe coming, (organizing) barbecue parties in Meadow, Truman would like to see public the park.” According to her, neighborhood high- transportation improvements, more corner lights include a short commute to her work, stores within walking distance and a stronger “great schools with ethnic diversity” for her bicycle culture in the area. Elliot agreed that the number of bikers has four children, an abundance of green spaces declined during the past few decades, and and parks, and nearby public libraries. However, Truman raised some concerns. noted that the car traffic, though better than “It’s very expensive to live here,” she other places in Palo Alto, is now “horrific.” “(The neighborhood) is a little different said. “Rent prices ... increased by 25 per(from my first years), but it’s also pretty simicent since we moved here.” Allen concurred, adding that with the lar in some ways ...” Elliot added. “It’s always remodeling of Eichler houses, the value of felt comfortable. And it still does.” Q real estate “has gone up by 50 times” since Editorial Intern Sevde Kaldiroglu can be the ’80s. emailed at skaldiroglu@paweekly.com. “As the value of real estate increased, the sort of people who could afford it are genREAD MORE ONLINE erally well-to-do people from overseas,” PaloAltoOnline.com he said. “We have quite a diversity in our For more Home and Real Estate news, visit Paloneighborhood — natives of Japan, China, AltoOnline.com/real_estate. India, France come to participate in the

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HOME SALES

Home sales are provided by California REsource, a real estate information company that obtains the information from the County Recorder’s Office. Information is recorded from deeds after the close of escrow and published within four to eight weeks.

Atherton

1 Adam Way R. & J. Gordon to A. Suri for $4,800,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 08/01/2011, $2,950,000 89 Fair Oaks Lane Ravi Trust to Kwok Trust for $2,425,000 on 06/03/15; previous sale 07/09/1987, $510,000 35 Isabella Ave. Braskamp Trust to R. & K. Wallace for $9,250,000 on 06/12/15; previous sale 06/13/2003, $6,750,000 72 Juniper Drive D. Martin to Fradin Trust for $7,250,000 on 06/04/15; previous sale 11/03/2006, $5,057,000 83 Moulton Drive M. Dickey to Y. & A. Woo for $4,650,000 on 06/11/15; previous sale 08/28/1981, $191,000 87 Nora Way Landmark 87 Nora to Vaish Trust for $4,850,000 on 06/08/15; previous sale 12/28/2012, $1,260,000 172 Tuscaloosa Ave. Moorman Trust to SaintJean Capital for $13,000,000 on 06/08/15 48 Watkins Ave. Theil-Law Trust to Y. Amle for $1,998,000 on 06/12/15; previous sale 12/06/2013, $1,250,000

East Palo Alto

2226 Addison Ave. L. Ellis to CAL-ZEP Associates for $362,500 on 06/12/15; previous sale 04/15/2008, $362,500

Home & Real Estate 800 Avelar St. M. Field to J. Taylor for $880,000 on 06/12/15; previous sale 12/19/2003, $641,500 1982 W. Bayshore Road #137 H. Rosmarin to A. & S. MacArio for $725,000 on 06/09/15; previous sale 10/06/2006, $490,000 1982 W. Bayshore Road #321 Peninsula Capital Fund to M. Kulkarni for $660,000 on 06/15/15; previous sale 05/09/2013, $150,000 1982 W. Bayshore Road #334 I. Musallam to Noventi Properties for $490,000 on 06/05/15; previous sale 12/27/2006, $358,909 818 Bell St. Gunpat Trust to P. Gunpat for $300,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale $68,000 2559 Gloria Way A. Tsai to A. & V. Sangani for $645,000 on 06/10/15; previous sale 04/23/2013, $227,500 2413 Gonzaga St. A. Lara to Y. Liu for $535,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 12/04/2008, $325,000 2498 Illinois St. G. Cardenas to D. Ayala for $560,000 on 06/03/15; previous sale 09/21/2010, $356,000 925 Mouton Circle A. & C. Koochek to Goel Trust for $906,000 on 06/04/15; previous sale 06/14/2001, $720,500 996 Runnymede St. T. Frankel to X. Dong for $640,000 on 06/12/15; previous sale 04/13/1989, $132,000 914 Tinsley St. I. Moore-Barnes to U. Thakkar for $862,000 on 06/09/15; previous sale 10/04/2002, $611,000 2330 University Ave. #390 A. & T. Phillips to Gleam Company for $725,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 02/01/2006, $629,000 1138 Westminster Ave. Stevenson Trust to Z. Wisotsky for $710,000 on 06/11/15 123 Wisteria Drive E. Brannon to B. Perez for $501,000 on 06/03/15

$2,950,000 on 07/02/15; previous sale 03/24/1978, $124,000 143 Lyell St. M. & P. Ribeiro to N. & N. Shah for $2,510,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 07/16/2001, $985,000 61 Mountain View Ave. E. Witter to S. Datta for $3,600,000 on 06/23/15; previous sale 01/15/1997, $726,000 1565 Plateau Ave. Dean Trust to Chamsa FB Limited for $1,950,000 on 06/23/15 146 E. Portola Ave. Novak Trust to C. Jiang for $3,155,000 on 06/22/15; previous sale 05/12/1986, $278,000 25 W. Portola Ave. J. Qurashi to SRD Investments One for $4,125,000 on 06/23/15; previous sale 05/05/2005, $1,110,000 678 Rosita Ave. Enriques Ventures to K. Smith for $5,500,000 on 06/29/15; previous sale 12/03/2013, $2,200,000 501 San Felicia Way Forsman Trust to T. & R. Com for $3,250,000 on 07/01/15; previous sale 11/01/1995, $525,000 219 Yerba Santa Ave. Garland Trust to Q. Fu for $2,850,000 on 06/29/15

Los Altos

Los Altos Hills

356 Alicia Way O. & M. Rye to M. & A. Bhagavat for $2,575,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 10/06/2000, $1,260,000 10857 Barranca Drive York Trust to Y. Chen for $1,850,000 on 07/02/15 1602 Belvoir Drive Pataky Trust to M. Pataky for $702,000 on 06/30/15; previous sale 10/29/2009, $1,100,000 1608 Belvoir Drive Ling Trust to X. Miao for $2,125,000 on 07/02/15 216 Coronado Ave. Kurkjian & T. & S. Trust to P. Lacroute for $3,195,000 on 07/02/15; previous sale 10/29/2004, $1,795,000 634 Cuesta Drive Q. Wu to A. Gu for $2,350,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 07/14/2014, $2,010,000 1 W. Edith Ave. #B109 R. Downey to V. Vivekanandan for $211,500 on 06/30/15; previous sale 05/29/1997, $140,000 1 W. Edith Ave. #C216 Jones Trust to J. & R. Henderson for $1,552,000 on 06/22/15 671 Giralda Drive Schilling Trust to Moseley Trust for $2,919,500 on 06/23/15; previous sale 08/11/1995, $650,000 1825 Granger Ave. B. Wallace to D. Aharon for $1,980,000 on 06/30/15; previous sale 09/03/2004, $998,000 1500 Holt Ave. Griffiths Trust to R. Krishnamurthy for $2,450,000 on 06/26/15 1741 Juarez Ave. Foppiano Trust to S. Lee for $2,077,000 on 06/23/15; previous sale 04/1971, $41,000 1138 Laureles Drive Bartlett Trust to A. & X. Zhao for $3,050,000 on 06/30/15; previous sale 03/29/1985, $375,000 498 Los Ninos Way Rocklitz Trust to Los Ninos Venture for $2,600,000 on 06/23/15 419 Los Pajaros Court Burr Trust to J. & S. McIntyre for

SALES AT A GLANCE Atherton

Los Altos Hills

Total sales reported: 8 Lowest sales price: $1,998,000 Highest sales price: $13,000,000

Total sales reported: 7 Lowest sales price: $3,150,000 Highest sales price: $8,100,000

East Palo Alto

Palo Alto Total sales reported: 21 Lowest sales price: $336,500 Highest sales price: $8,069,000

Menlo Park

Total sales reported: 15 Lowest sales price: $300,000 Highest sales price: $906,000

Total sales reported: 27 Lowest sales price: $660,000 Highest sales price: $4,474,000

Los Altos

Portola Valley Total sales reported: 4 Lowest sales price: $1,450,000 Highest sales price: $4,200,000

Mountain View

Total sales reported: 23 Lowest sales price: $211,500 Highest sales price: $5,500,000

Total sales reported: 23 Lowest sales price: $600,000 Highest sales price: $3,100,000

Woodside Total sales reported: 4 Lowest sales price: $2,195,000 Highest sales price: $13,990,000 Source: California REsource

26937 Almaden Court P. Quirk to Menom Trust for $4,250,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 08/24/1998, $1,915,000 25611 Burke Lane Burke Lane Home to G. & V. Hood for $7,470,000 on 06/30/15 25466 Crescent Lane Eilers Trust to A. & K. Sastry for $3,150,000 on 06/29/15 12140 Foothill Lane Hall Trust to Keder Trust for $3,430,000 on 06/19/15 25311 W. Fremont Road Duraiswamy Trust to Bakayama Limited for $8,100,000 on 06/18/15 12638 La Cresta Court E. & J. Hancock to R. Stata for $6,543,000 on 06/18/15; previous sale 04/23/1998, $950,000 12100 Old Snakey Road Golden & Limited to Steven Beyond Company for $5,600,000 on 06/23/15; previous sale 12/04/2014, $5,600,000

Menlo Park

790 12th Ave. Porter Trust to R. & L. Caplan for $1,265,000 on 06/09/15 3330 Alameda De Las Pulgas B. & N. Turner to E. Cheung for $1,900,000 on 06/04/15; previous sale 04/23/2014, $1,100,000 1055 Arbor Road Cognet Trust to J. & L. Keller for $2,346,000 on 06/03/15; previous sale 02/21/2007, $1,645,000 2060 Avy Ave. L. Westcott to Saada Trust for $1,500,000 on 06/10/15 1159 Carlton Ave. N. Corzine to M. & A. Higashi for $825,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 09/29/2011, $355,000 400 Claire Place Wilsey Trust to Staley Trust for $4,474,000 on 06/04/15; previous sale 07/06/2010, $3,325,000 543 Encina Ave. Edwards Trust to Pocahantas Purple Exchange for $2,000,000 on 06/19/15

563 Encina Ave. L. Hills to Pocahontas Purple Exchange for $1,900,000 on 06/19/15 511 Entrada Way GutierrezDewar Trust to M. Brodeur for $4,100,000 on 06/05/15; previous sale 11/30/2001, $1,250,000 4205 Fair Oaks Ave. P. Donnelly to C. & V. Clark for $1,320,000 on 06/04/15; previous sale 07/11/2006, $875,000 805 Harvard Ave. Betts Trust to N. & K. Voorhies for $2,150,000 on 06/12/15; previous sale 11/27/1991, $405,000 885 Harvard Ave. Collom Trust to Lucky Star Holdings for $2,800,000 on 06/10/15; previous sale 06/18/2009, $1,850,000 600 Hobart St. Lawrence Trust to Y. MacHado for $4,450,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 06/30/1999, $2,010,000 1383 Madera Ave. H. Carter to Pahl Trust for $660,000 on 06/12/15 855 Middle Ave. M. Urada to T. Okmyansky for $2,200,000 on 06/12/15; previous sale 05/31/2011, $1,000,000 2130 Mills Ave. M. Cavallaro to H. Nguyen for $1,900,000 on 06/12/15 7 Nancy Way S. Dahlkemper to Van Trust for $2,610,000 on 06/05/15; previous sale 08/28/2003, $1,165,000 1765 Oak Ave. Holmes Trust to R. Wahl for $3,851,000 on 06/04/15; previous sale 02/23/1995, $949,000 20 Oak Hollow Way Cui & Zhou Trust to Scriven Trust for $2,750,000 on 06/08/15; previous sale 04/27/2007, $2,448,000 223 Oakhurst Place R. Artuz to C. Zhao for $1,515,000 on 06/10/15; previous sale 12/24/2009, $865,000 190 E. O’Keefe St. #13 Darnell Trust to P. Papadimitriou for $1,150,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 06/28/2001, $427,500 269 Santa Margarita Ave. Tinoco Trust to J. Sadowski for $2,015,000 on 06/09/15; previous sale 04/11/1997, $370,000 440 Santa Margarita Ave. Phelan Trust to K. & P. Hettrich for $2,525,000 on 06/05/15; previous sale 06/27/2003, $789,000 1155 Saxon Way Harding Trust to Bird Trust for $3,700,000 on 06/05/15; previous sale 02/21/2014, $3,300,000 927 Timothy Lane S. Rozanski to P. & D. Harb for $1,511,000 on 06/03/15; previous sale 04/12/1994, $261,500 2011 Valparaiso Ave. Keffer Trust to C. & M. Halpern for $2,550,000 on 06/04/15; previous sale 07/28/2010, $825,000 945 Wallea Drive Mroz Trust to D. Gheorghe for $2,600,000 on 06/05/15; previous sale 03/24/1980, $180,500

Mountain View

1908 Aberdeen Lane M. & A. Ramirez to V. Chan for $1,100,000 on 06/23/15 141 Ada Ave. Tri Pointe Homes to S. & A. Lim for $1,507,000 on 06/30/15 768 Alice Ave. J. Lin to J. & B. Varlaro for $1,475,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 10/31/2007, $706,000

140 Alley Way E. Jokipil to Red Dot Investments for $1,111,500 on 07/01/15 1231 Arbor Court Jack Myers Construction to C. & B. Lee for $2,510,000 on 06/24/15; previous sale 03/18/2015, $1,615,000 463 Bedford Loop #106 T. Long to P. Shah for $1,480,000 on 06/19/15 1121 Blue Lake Square Mccue Trust to J. & C. Lai for $1,650,000 on 06/29/15 269 Bush St. #B Porush Trust to G. & K. Coombe for $1,430,000 on 06/30/15; previous sale 02/23/2010, $740,000 556 Bush St. K. Sullivan to M. & D. Burgess for $1,800,000 on 06/26/15; previous sale 06/29/2001, $712,000 301 Camille Court S. & S. Lee to D. Nojiri for $1,635,000 on 06/22/15 903 Camille Lane W. Shapiro to H. & L. Packard for $1,450,000 on 06/25/15; previous sale 11/10/2009, $790,000 452 Carmelita Drive P. & Y. Dantillo to M. Mueller for $2,200,000 on 06/25/15; previous sale 04/10/2012, $1,020,000 481 Carmelita Drive Dumlao Trust to K. Morita for $1,840,000 on 06/18/15 505 Cypress Point Drive #265 L. Dawson to P. Popat for $800,000 on 06/24/15; previous sale 09/21/2004, $385,000 203 Cypress Point Drive H. Chu to J. Coburn for $975,000 on 06/25/15; previous sale 11/14/2014, $838,000 221 Easy St. #13 A. Kerlin to J. Lee for $852,000 on 06/22/15; previous sale 05/10/2007, $525,000 280 Easy St. #107 R. & P. Yadav to M. & P. Gupta for $720,000 on 06/30/15; previous sale 08/25/2009, $310,000 22451 Franklin Court M. Tse to V. Goel for $1,811,000 on 06/30/15; previous sale 01/10/2012, $955,000 781 Gantry Way Ministry Services to V. Dhankar for $1,425,000 on 06/30/15 13171 Lorene Court J. & M. Saunders to J. & D. McCollum for $3,100,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 08/25/1999, $675,000 1365 Marilyn Drive K. & K. Tiffin to J. & L. Myszne for $2,595,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 07/27/1995, $438,000 124 Mercy St. T. & S. Carothers to L. Scharff for $1,600,000 on 07/01/15; previous sale 09/01/1995, $320,000 106 Minaret Ave. Tri Pointe Homes to K. Abeyweera for $1,473,500 on 06/30/15 451 Mountain Laurel Court T. Slagle to O. Bonnet for $1,175,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 05/08/2003, $605,000 1880 Peacock Ave. Isenhower Trust to S. Isenhower for $1,020,000 on 07/02/15 550 Penny Lane Acumentum Penny Lane Limited to H. Wu for $1,140,000 on 06/18/15; Bprevious sale 08/23/2013, $5,250,000 438 Poppy Place Ronkin Trust to M. Xue for $1,218,000 on 06/22/15; previous sale 08/22/2008, $655,000 728 Reflection Way MV Re-

flection 2013 to J. Ting for $1,490,000 on 07/01/15 49 Showers Drive #D461 D. & S. Kim to G. & H. Tu for $1,400,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 12/01/2006, $647,000 173 Sierra Vista Ave. #10 E. Lomasney to F. Dsouza for $850,000 on 06/19/15 366 Sierra Vista Ave. #9 M. Reid to J. Schiller for $1,075,000 on 07/01/15; previous sale 06/15/1998, $375,000 878 Sierra Vista Ave. S. Martin to Boden Trust for $1,700,000 on 07/01/15; previous sale 04/21/2006, $1,160,000 1978 Silverwood Ave. C. Stewart to B. Zacharias for $600,000 on 07/02/15 532 Tyrella Ave. #48 Gonzales Trust to X. Li for $745,000 on 06/19/15 487 Victory Ave. G. Hielscher to E. Allison for $1,650,000 on 06/18/15; previous sale 08/1971, $30,700 2218 Woodberry Lane NguyenGrogan Trust to J. Weaver for $1,250,000 on 06/25/15; previous sale 01/30/2009, $670,000

Palo Alto

4138 Abel Ave. Duggan Trust to J. Zheng for $2,800,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 05/18/1976, $38,500 530 Barron Ave. L. Altieri to M. Mann for $1,830,000 on 06/18/15; previous sale 06/16/2004, $775,000 936 Boyce Ave. R. Fahrig to G. Chichilnisky for $1,950,000 on 06/25/15; previous sale 10/12/2005, $950,000 285 Bryant St. M. & J. Cebenoyan to B. Tearse-Doyle for $1,805,000 on 06/23/15. 325 Channing Ave. #314 Muraki Trust to M. Muraki for $2,200,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 03/17/2005, $1,300,000 1832 Channing Ave. K. & M. Kretas to S. Purnama for $2,000,000 on 06/23/15 605 Colorado Ave. J. & A. Russell to C. Bing for $2,350,000 on 06/23/15; previous sale 08/11/2000, $264,000 3435 Cork Oak Way S. & J. Corcorran to Waldman Trust for $2,810,000 on 07/02/15; previous sale 09/26/1997, $579,000 3180 Cowper St. R. & C. Vasan to S. & A. Agrawal for $3,964,000 on 07/02/15; previous sale 04/27/2012, $3,150,000 800 High St. #419 M. Siroker to S. & R. Nicholls for $336,500 on 06/18/15; previous sale 06/27/2006, $299,000 270 Iris Way F. & L. MacKris to A. & E. Champy for $3,300,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 01/30/2004, $1,470,000 2642 Kipling St. L. Smith to H. & A. Lynn for $2,534,000 on 06/30/15 941 Loma Verde Ave. Delarios Trust to R. & D. Bhalla for $2,380,000 on 06/26/15; previous sale 09/18/1992, $317,000 1065 Los Robles Ave. Ryder Trust to S. Kim for $2,600,000 on 06/22/15 400 Marlowe St. Cole Trust to Samsung Electronics America for $8,069,000 on 06/22/15; previ-

ous sale 07/17/2014, $909,500 906 Matadero Ave. Jacklin Trust to V. Shao for $4,100,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 08/1974, $79,500 1780 Newell Road Zanganeh Trust to H. Wang for $3,860,000 on 06/29/15; previous sale 07/06/2012, $2,850,000 538 Rhodes Drive Phillips Trust to J. Quan for $3,000,000 on 06/30/15 4208 Rickeys Way #J M. Yi to H. Shen for $1,920,000 on 06/30/15; previous sale 07/31/2009, $1,150,000 4245 Rickeys Way #K T. Cheung to T. Gerzberg-Katz for $1,925,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 09/18/2012, $1,250,000 410 Sheridan Ave. #446 Lee Trust to J. & S. Parzych for $935,000 on 07/02/15; previous sale 09/29/2011, $480,000 435 Sheridan Ave. #304 H. Cai to P. & M. Fong for $1,500,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 04/17/2012, $978,000 3435 S. Court H. Wang to H. & B. Baum for $3,080,000 on 06/18/15; previous sale 08/19/2011, $1,672,000 2158 Staunton Court Lischke Trust to J. Chao for $1,300,000 on 06/19/15; previous sale 04/09/1996, $290,000 1115 Tahoe Lane R. Hwang to D. & J. Tung for $1,700,000 on 06/24/15; previous sale 04/07/2010, $975,000 364 Tennessee Lane D. Levdar to Z. Feng for $2,300,000 on 07/02/15 742 Torreya Court Fialer Trust to M. Johnson for $2,400,000 on 07/02/15; previous sale 06/07/1985, $325,000 905 Van Auken Circle W. Ma to C. Rodriguez for $2,699,000 on 06/24/15; previous sale 11/30/2010, $892,000 2720 Waverley St. Dannenberg Trust to S. Tsai for $3,010,000 on 06/22/15 1975 Webster St. Hincley Trust to Webster St. Limited for $6,600,000 on 07/02/15; previous sale 04/28/1988, $687,000

Portola Valley

1260 Los Trancos Road Blackford Trust to J. Ellingson for $1,450,000 on 06/10/15 198 Paloma Road Bayuk Trust to Murarka Trust for $3,998,000 on 06/05/15 30 Shoshone Place R. Vanes to Oros Trust for $4,200,000 on 06/16/15; previous sale 06/11/2013, $3,000,000 158 Wayside Road N. McKitterick to J. & N. Pritikin for $1,710,000 on 06/04/15; previous sale 11/07/2000, $1,110,000

Woodside

636 Southdale Way Perkins Trust to Sauln Trust for $3,950,000 on 06/12/15; previous sale 06/06/1997, $650,000 12 Starwood Drive G. Posey to D. & N. Grewal for $2,195,000 on 06/05/15; previous sale 08/04/2000, $2,150,000 120 Toyon Court Vanmeter Trust to W. & D. Kohler for $2,760,000 on 06/16/15; previous sale 04/25/1988, $540,000 437 Whiskey Hill Road Smythe Trust to Madison Hill Limited for $13,990,000 on 06/03/15

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13824 Moon Lane, Los Altos Hills Offered at $6,788,000 Immaculate Home, Incredible Amenities Tucked off a private road within an exclusive enclave, this gorgeous dream home with 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half bathrooms, and 5,652 sq. ft. (per drawings) enjoys a lot of 1.62 acres (per county). This fully remodeled showstopper features a multi-level interior with floors of travertine and white oak, ceilings over 12 feet, three fireplaces, and a Control4 home automation system. Spacious, breezy living areas offer designer finishes and incredible conveniences. The award-winning gourmet kitchen boasts a Wolf range, oversized Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer units, and numerous concealed appliances, while the seductive master suite provides a dry bar and a thermo-air massage tub. Additional features include an office, a gym, a three-car garage, and a fantastic entertainment zone with a full-service bar and a wine cellar. Parklike grounds include multiple terraces, a bridge, and a sports court. Just moments from Ladera Shopping Center, this home is also near Nixon Elementary (API 955), Terman Middle (API 968), and Gunn High (API 917) (buyer to verify eligibility). For video tour & more photos, please visit:

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3 bedrooms 2.5 bath, 2240 sq.ft

Listed at $1,899,990

Convenient to downtown Palo Alto, Town & Country Shopping Center, Stanford University. Palo Alto High and transportation.

26181 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills Offered at $4,988,000 Custom Villa Offers Palatial Amenities Surrounded by gorgeous foothills, this extravagant 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath villa of 5,991 sq. ft. (per plans) boasts a walk-out lower level and sits on a lot of 1.72 acres (per county). Built with a uniquely insulated structure that provides an energy-efficient, temperature-regulated interior, the home also enjoys travertine and Brazilian rosewood floors, back-lit recessed ceilings, and walls finished with lime plaster. A two-story foyer branches into elegantly appointed living areas and the majestic gourmet kitchen, while a floating staircase leads to a stately master suite with a fireplace. Downstairs lies a wet bar, a home theater, and a lounge, while outside awaits an Italianate courtyard and a separate side terrace offering terrific views of the hills. Other features include an elevator, a butler’s pantry, and a three-car detached garage. With easy access to Interstate 280 and Foothill Expressway, you will be near Gardner Bullis Elementary (API 947), Egan Junior High (API 976), and Los Altos High (API 895) (buyer to verify eligibility). For video tour & more photos, please visit:

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59 Nora Way, Atherton Offered at $2,998,000 Private Setting with Guesthouse Boasting private grounds with a putting green, this 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home of 3,878 sq. ft. (per drawing) includes an additional guesthouse of 572 sq. ft. (per drawing) and a tree-lined lot of 22,500 sq. ft. (per county). Beautifully appointed, the interior showcases fine woodwork, ambient lighting, and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. Gorgeous spaces include a formal dining room and a grand living room with a fireplace, and the granite-lined island kitchen opens to a family room and a breakfast area. All bedrooms are en-suite, and one bedroom forms a fine in-law suite. The plush master suite enjoys a walk-in closet, a stoneclad bathroom, and access to the verdant grounds, which present fruit trees, a two-car garage, and a terrace with a built-in barbecue. The charming guesthouse provides a dry sauna, a full bathroom, and a kitchenette. Holbrook-Palmer Park, Woodside Plaza, and downtown Menlo Park are all close by.Prestigious nearby schools include Menlo School and Sacred Heart, while Selby Lane Elementary and Menlo-Atherton High are also close by (buyer to verify eligibility). For video tour & more photos, please visit:

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301 Stanford Avenue, Menlo Park Offered at $3,488,000 Contemporary Mediterranean Luxury Touches of Old World luxury refine this new 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom home of 3,839 sq. ft. (per plans) that stands on a lot of 9,040 sq. ft. (per county). Boasting elegant ceiling treatments, casement windows, and alder wood surfaces, this fine residence offers exciting spaces like a dining and living room ensemble with 12-foot ceilings, and a family room adjoining the breakfast area and fabulous gourmet kitchen. A guest suite with outdoor access is on the main level, while four more suites, including the resplendent master suite and its private balcony, are arranged upstairs. The property also features an attached two-car garage, water-sensitive landscaping, and large outdoor living areas. Other highlights include two fireplaces, Thermador kitchen appliances, a butler’s pantry, dualzone heating and cooling, a central vacuum system, and limestone bathroom surfaces. This home’s quiet neighborhood is just outside Stanford University, near Sand Hill Road. Top schools include Las Lomitas Elementary (API 943), La Entrada Middle (API 963), and Menlo-Atherton High (buyer to verify eligibility). For video tour & more photos, please visit:

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258 Waverley Street, Palo Alto Offered at $988,000 Parkside Condo Living This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium of 909 sq. ft. (per county) enjoys a quiet, park-side setting that feels far removed from the city, but is actually within an easy stroll of vibrant University Avenue. Handsomely updated, the interior displays crown molding, natural hardwood floors, and central heating and cooling. The spacious, light-filled living room links to the open dining area and offers views of the complex’s sparkling swimming pool. Modernized with granite countertops, the kitchen boasts pullout cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances, while the home’s covered patio lends views of lovely Johnson Park. Both large bedrooms provide extensive built-in closet storage, and the master bathroom includes a beautifully tiled shower. Located in the heart of the downtown community, this terrifically placed home is moments from exciting dining and shopping hotspots, and is also near Stanford University and the Dish trail. Excellent nearby schools include Addison Elementary (API 947), Jordan Middle (API 934), and Palo Alto High (API 905) (buyer to verify eligibility). For video tour & more photos, please visit:

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Palo Alto Sat 1:30 - 5:30 $8,398,000 2281 Byron St 6-year new in Old Palo Alto with 5 suites, office, bonus & media room, large lot 5 BR/5.5 BA Judy Shen CalBRE #01272874 650.325.6161

Menlo Park Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $5,695,000 1015 Atkinson Ln Just completed, this stunning home presents 3 levels of luxury. Quiet west MP cul-de-sac. 5 BR/5.5 BA Tim Kerns/Jennifer Gonzalez-La’O CalBRE #01800770 650.323.7751

Los Altos Hills Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30 $4,598,000 12165 Hilltop Dr BR/4BA Tennis Lovers Dream, Custom built 4br/4ba large rooms. Outdoor living at it’s finest, pool. TC, on 1.24 AC. Serene, Private, Gated Sean Foley CalBRE #00870112 650.851.2666

Palo Alto Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $4,398,000 2570 Webster Stunning, Bright, Custom Built New Home to fill every need. 5 bedrooms with 3 suites. 5 BR/4.5 BA Judy Shen CalBRE #01272874 650.325.6161

Portola Valley $2,678,000 149 Corte Madera Rd. Gorgeous remodeled contemporary – 4/2.5 – high ceilings, light-filled on private 1/3 acre. 4 BR/2.5 BA Mia Banks CalBRE #01890669 650.324.4456

Palo Alto $1,298,000 231 Lambert Ave Gunn High School, walk to California Ave, Caltrain, Stanford & local high tech businesses. 2 BR/1 BA Jackie Copple CalBRE #00694380 650.325.6161

Menlo Park Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $2,398,000 2240 Camino A Los Cerros Tranquil retreat. Chef ’s kitch, DR & spacious FR overlook private oasis w/ lawn & gardens. 4 BR/2.5 BA John Alexander CalBRE #00938234 650.323.7751

Portola Valley Sold $1,995,000 150 Durazno Way Light and bright Ladera ranch home in prime location. Acclaimed Las Lomitas Schools. 3 BR/2 BA Karen Fryling/Rebecca Johnson CalBRE #01326725/01332193 650.323.7751

East Palo Alto $1,777,860 2206 Lincoln Street This spacious home has great potential to become a Homestay/bed and breakfast. 7 BR/5 BA Jane Jones CalBRE #01847801 650.325.6161

San Mateo Sun 1 - 4 $1,299,000 200 Poinsettia Ave. Fam rm, office, formal LR & DR all w/ a Super backyard including..deck, lawn, pool & spa! 4 BR/2 BA Regan Byers CalBRE #01034761 650.324.4456

Menlo Park $1,288,000 1155 Merrill St 202 Great Complex! Close to MP & PA downtown, Caltrain, shopping, Stanford. Menlo Park schools 3 BR/2 BA Fereshteh Khodadad CalBRE #00851932 650.325.6161

East Palo Alto $999,888 2847 Temple Ct Living room w/FP, fam rm w/wet bar, DR, laundry room and sun room patio. Granite kitchen. 3 BR/1.5 BA Jane Jones CalBRE #01847801 650.325.6161

Redwood City Sat/Sun 1:30 - 4:30 $749,000 540 Shorebird Circ #21105 Water views, eat-in kitchen, lux master, great rm w/fireplace & new hardwood floors. 2 BR/2.5 BA Elaine White CalBRE #01182467 650.324.4456

Atherton $12,800/mo 6 Callado Way. Updated executive single lvl home w/ tennis court, outdoor children’s play area & gazebo. 6 BR/4 BA John Spiller/Janet Dore CalBRE #01155772/00621176 650.324.4456

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848 NASH ROAD, LOS ALTOS

1971 EUCLID AVENUE, MENLO PARK

LISTED AT $3,495,000

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PRESENTED BY BRIAN CHANCELLOR 49 SHOWERS DRIVE#D460, MOUNTAIN VIEW

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Enjoy this handsome 5-bedroom and 2-bath home that is well located in lovely Midtown. Once inside you are welcomed by the sun-filled living room with fireplace, and a kitchen/dining room combination which overlooks the covered patio, and beautiful rear yard. Hardwood floors throughout compliment the home and its flexible floorplan. Located in close proximity to Midtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurants, shops, & cafes, plus Greer Park, Mitchell Park with the new Magical Bridge Playground, & the new constructed Mitchell Park Library. Living space: 1,835 sq. ft.; lot size 6,518 sq. ft. Excellent Palo Alto schools: Palo Verde Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, Palo Alto High. This information was supplied by reliable sources. Sales Associate believes this information to be correct but has not veriďŹ ed this information and assumes no legal responsibility for its accuracy. Buyers should investigate these issues to their own satisfaction. Buyer to verify school availability.

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Making them more productive than any other team of Bay Area agents*

The entire APR team is ranked #5 in the nation based on closed sales volume of $10.8B by REAL Trends *Source: When compared to other independent Bay Area brokerages’ ranked agents, these agents collectively sold more real estate based on the 2015 REAL Trends Top 1000 Closed Sales Volume Lists. Judy Citron, #73, $128M, Carol Carnevale (Not Shown) & Nicole Aron, #144, $104M, Therese Swan, #209, $75M, Mary & Brent Gullixson, #12, $307M, David Gunderman & Andrew Raskopf, #71, $142M, Keri Nicholas, #38, $180M, Caitlin & Gloria Darke, #222, $84M, Kathy Bridgman, #63, $139M, Judy Bogard-Tanigami (Not Shown), #89, $115M, Joe Piazza (Not Shown), #102, $108M, Zach Trailer (Not Shown), #155, $89M

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Our agents sell more luxury real estate at a higher average sales price than any other real estate professionals in the Bay Area*

The above agents were featured in the 2015 REAL Trends Top 1000 List based on highest average sales price. *APR was ranked #3 in the nation based on average sales price, the highest average sales price in the Bay Area, on the 2015 REAL Trends 500 List.

Mary & Brent Gullixson, #4, $9.39M, Jolaine & Jack Woodson, #73, $3.16M, Caitlin & Gloria Darke, #87, $2.93M, Steve TenBroeck & Jeff Stricker. #131, $2.38M, Carol Carnevale (Not Shown) & Nicole Aron, #113, $2.55M, Alireza Faghiri, #87, $7.38M, Anne Riley & Andrew Greenman, #44, $4.17M, Jim Nappo & Jimmy Nappo (Not Shown), #99, $2.76M, Mara McCain & Samira Amid-Hozour, #12, $7.00M, Sherry Bucolo (Not Shown), #133, $5.79M, Rick Ardizzone & John Howmiller (Not Shown), #221, $1.70M

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Public Notices 995 Fictitious Name Statement PALO ALTO VENTURE PUBLISHING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 606400 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Palo Alto Venture Publishing, located at 685 Encina Grande Dr., Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: Married Couple. The name and residence address of the owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): PATRICK KREJCIK 685 Encina Grande Dr. Palo Alto, CA 94306 JENNIFER KREJCIK 685 Encina Grande Dr. Palo Alto, CA 94306 Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on June 25, 2015. (PAW July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015) CRAWFISH FUSION FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 606779 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Crawfish Fusion, located at 423 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA, 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: A Corporation. The name and residence address of the owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): KJ CRAWFISH INC. 27400 Elena Rd. Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on July 7, 2015. (PAW July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015) NEW REALITIES CONSULTING, LLC FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 606921 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: New Realities Consulting, LLC, located at 4250 El Camino Real, #C121, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): NEW REALITIES CONSULTING, LLC 4250 El Camino Real, #C121 Palo Alto, CA 94306 Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/15/2015. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on July 13, 2015. (PAW July 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 2015)

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CLEAN-LINES DESIGN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 606630 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Clean-Lines Design, located at 203 Johnson Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: An Individual. The name and residence address of the owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): VIRGIL QUISOL 203 Johnson Ave. Los Gatos, CA 95030 Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on July 2, 2015. (PAW July 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 2015) LIVINGWATERINME MINISTRIES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 607148 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Livingwaterinme Ministries, located at 4270 Terman Dr. #104, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: An Individual. The name and residence address of the owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): JOCELYN HUANG 4270 Terman Dr., #104 Palo Alto, CA 94306 Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara

County on July 21, 2015. (PAW July 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 2015) SHIRAZ ENTERPRISE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 607133 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Shiraz Enterprise, located at 95 Polaris Ct., Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: An Individual. The name and residence address of the owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): ALIREZA BEHBOOD 95 Polaris Ct. Milpitas, CA 95035 Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/21/2015. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on July 21, 2015. (PAW July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2015) CARDINAL HOTEL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 606628 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Cardinal Hotel, located at 235 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: A Trust. The name and residence address of the owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): STEPHAN B. DAHL 235 Hamilton Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94301 Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/18/2010. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on July 2, 2015. (PAW July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2015) BO CRANE BOOKS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 606745 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Bo Crane Books, located at 4283 Wilkie Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: An Individual. The name and residence address of the owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are): ROBERT L. CRANE JR. 4283 Wilkie Way Palo Alto, CA 94306 Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on July 7, 2015. (PAW July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2015)

997 All Other Legals NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-664233-CL Order No.: 150075334-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): VICTORIA ANN HAYDEN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 7/27/2005 as Instrument No. 18493932 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SANTA CLARA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/14/2015 at 11:00:00 AM Place of Sale: At the North Market Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 191 North Market Street,

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San Jose, CA 95113 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $152,368.12 The purported property address is: 1445 TASSO ST, PALO ALTO, CA 943013638 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 120-08-049 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using

the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-664233-CL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street

San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-664233-CL IDSPub #0086317 7/24/2015 7/31/2015 8/7/2015 PAW ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA Case No.: 115CV283104 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: WILLIAM THOMAS CAPOGEANNIS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: WILLIAM THOMAS CAPOGEANNIS to WILLIAM THOMAS DAMRON. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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: October 13, 2015, 8:45 a.m., Room: Probate of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 this county:

THE PENINSULA’S FREE CLASSIFIEDS WEBSITE TO RESPOND TO ADS WITHOUT PHONE NUMBERS GO TO WWW.FOGSTER.COM PALO ALTO WEEKLY Date: July 15, 2015 /s/ Thomas E. Kuhnle JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (PAW July 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 2015) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA Case No.: 115CV283440 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ELLE MIZUKI TOYAMA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ELLE MIZUKI TOYAMA to ELLE MIZUKI FUKUI. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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: October 20, 2015, 8:45 a.m., Room: Probate of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 this county: PALO ALTO WEEKLY Date: July 22, 2015 /s/ Thomas E. Kuhnle JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (PAW July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2015)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA Case No.: 115CV283601 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ALEKSANDAR TOTIC, INGRID TOTIC filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: A.) OLIVER KONSTANTIN TOTICH to OLIVER KONSTANTIN TOTIC B.) ANDERS NAIM TOTICH to ANDERS NAIM TOTIC C.) NINA VIVIAN TOTICH to NINA MISITA TOTIC. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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: October 27, 2015, 8:45 a.m., Room: Probate of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 this county: PALO ALTO WEEKLY Date: July 28, 2015 /s/ Thomas E. Kuhnle JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (PAW July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2015)

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Sports Shorts

Monday

World No. 1-ranked Serena Williams will open defense of her Bank of the West Classic singles title next Wednesday at Stanford.

WOMEN’S PRO TENNIS

Serena is back to defend title Atherton’s Bellis joins a standout field for the Bank of the West Classic by Rick Eymer therton resident Catherine Cartan “CiCi” Bellis captured the attention of tennis enthusiasts everywhere with her unexpected victory over then-No. 13 Dominika Cibulkova in the first round of last year’s US Open. Since then, the 16-year-old Bellis has had mixed results on the ITF and WTA tours. One thing for sure, Bellis continues a steady climb up the rankings.

Bellis, who will be playing in the main draw of the $710,000 Bank of the West Classic at Stanford, earned her highest career ranking yet this week, rising to No. 152 after reaching the quarterfinal of last week’s Sacramento ITF Futures tournament. She will be surrounded by at least 22 players ranked ahead of her at the Taube Tennis Family (continued on page 63)

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OF LOCAL NOTE . . . Kansas City TBones infielder Ryan Cavan, Menlo School’s baseball coach and ‘05 graduate, was named Pointstreak American Association Player of the Week for the week ending July 26. Pointstreak is the official statistician of the American Association. Cavan collected a hit in all seven games he played this week, going 17 for 29 with three doubles, a home run and four RBI. He propelled the T-Bones to three victories for the week. For the season, Cavan is batting .351 with 18 doubles and four home runs with 28 RBI. Recent Brandeis University graduate Noah Berman of Palo Alto has been named to the 2015 University Athletic Association Presidents Council Scholar-Athlete Team. The team comprises 92 student-athletes representing all eight UAA member institutions across 12 men’s sports and 10 women’s sports. To achieve this recognition, a student-athlete must earn first-team All-Association honors and must carry a 3.50 or greater cumulative grade- point average during that playing season. . . . Sacred Heart prep senior and Stanford commit Andrew Daschbach was named to appear in his second straight Area Codes Games, an eight-team baseball tournament to be held at Blair Field on the campus of Long Beach State beginning August 4. The annual event, a haven for scouts and college coaches, brings together many of the top prospects from around the nation. High school seniors, juniors and sophomores are eligible to participate, though the tryouts, which were held at the home of the Single-A Stockton Ports, were invitation only. Daschbach, a MaxPreps Small Schools all-state first-team selection, hit .443 with 23 RBI for the Gators, who won the CCS Division II title in the spring. . . . The U.S. won a fourth consecutive gold medal in the women’s eight and a silver medal in the men’s eight on Sunday to cap off the week at the 2015 World Rowing Under-23 Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Palo Alto High grad Colette LucasConwell was the coxswain on the women’s team and earned her first Under-23 gold medal. Meanwhile, Stanford grad Kaess Smit (‘15) earned a silver medal in the USA men’s varsity eight.

Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland brings a world No. 7 ranking to the Bank of the West Classic next week.

Tuesday

Experience leads Stanford boys to JO title

Women’s tennis: Bank of the West Classic, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; ESPN3

Six 14U players wind up winning a third straight medal in national tournament

Women’s tennis: Bank of the West Classic, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; ESPN3

Wednesday Women’s tennis: Bank of the West Classic, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; ESPN3

Thursday Women’s tennis: Bank of the West Classic, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; ESPN3