Palo Alto Weekly April 13, 2018 by Palo Alto Weekly

Palo Alto

Vol. XXXIX, Number 28

April 13, 2018

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It’s almost tee time in the Baylands

Palo Alto lets nature run its golf course by Gennady Sheyner urprises abound at Baylands Golf Links, Palo Alto’s newly reconfigured golf course. Some are still and fragile, like the abandoned goose egg lying on the fairway near the third hole. Others are fleeting and majestic, like the red-tailed hawks

and herons that soar above the marshlands. Most, however, are here by design: The sweeping panorama from the 18th hole overlooks the Bay and allows the visitor to view the East Bay hills and Dumbarton Bridge, while geese waddle and squirrels scatter below.

At the 14th hole, two greens offer the golfer two different playing experiences depending of the day of the week. Holes 15 and 3 share a “double green” — a reference to the august “Old Course” at St. Andrews, largely considered the “home of golf.” The famous Scottish course features numerous double greens, a staple of old links-style courses, said Forrest Richardson, whose firm redesigned the course

previously known as the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course. On a recent weekday, the Baylands course felt particularly Scottish, with gray skies overhead and winds whipping through. Typically, links courses are shaped by the seas and the winds, Richardson said. Here, the ground was shaped by the Bay tides. “A true links course is one that’s a seaside course, but it’s also windswept and open,” he noted.

Scheduled for a late May opening, the golf course overhaul began in 2012 as part of the city’s effort to accommodate a floodcontrol project involving the volatile San Francisquito Creek — an effort that entailed the relocation of a levee onto the course. But rather than pursuing minor adjustments, the City Council decided to go all out and, quite literally, let (continued on page 13)

EDUCATION

Two declare candidacies for Palo Alto school board

One incumbent, one newcomer eye November election by Elena Kadvany he race for two open seats on the Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education is starting to heat up, with one incumbent planning to run for re-election and one newcomer declaring his candidacy. Board President Ken Dauber and member Terry Godfrey’s first terms will end this November. Dauber said he plans to run for a second term; Godfrey won’t. Dauber, a Google software engineer, said there remains “much work to be done” on the issues he’s focused on during his four years on the board, including student mental health, fiscal responsibility and accountability at both the district and board levels. Dauber first ran unsuccessfully for the school board in 2012 and then won a seat in 2014. During the 2014 campaign, he set himself apart by stating he would repeal a board resolution criticizing the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights’ investigative practices. During his tenure, the board repealed that resolution and eventually signed a resolution agreement with the Office for Civil Rights. If re-elected, Dauber said he will continue to push for full implementation of the district’s homework policy, progress on which has been stymied over the last several years, despite a request from Dauber two years ago to place a review of the policy on the board’s agenda and a district goal last year to create a system to track high schoolers’ homework loads. Dauber has repeatedly pointed to better monitoring of homework loads as a crucial lever the district can pull to improve

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On the cat walk

Christian Fong takes his cat Alphonse out for a stroll at Stanford University on April 11, National Pet Day. Fong says he likes to give Alphonse, who is an indoor cat, an hour or so outdoors every few weeks so the feline can get some fresh air, sniff around and explore the campus.

ZONING

Church may get a reprieve in neighborhood dispute

Commission supports granting a conditional-use permit to First Baptist Church heated dispute between an Old Palo Alto church and some of its neighbors moved toward a shaky resolution Wednesday night, when the city’s Planning and Transportation Commission debated, criticized and ultimately supported granting the church a permit to retain its tenants. The commission voted 5-1 to recommend approving a “conditional use permit” for the church at 305 N. California Ave., thus allowing it to function as a “community center” with secular uses. But in doing so, the commission

by Gennady Sheyner broke sharply from a proposal made by city planning staff, which sought to limit the traffic and noise problems caused by church tenants by tightly regulating the types of tenants allowed, the hours during which events can be held at the church and the number of people who can attend those events. As such, the proposal approved by the commission is unlikely to appease many neighbors who have grown increasingly angry and frustrated in recent years about the secular activities, which have been on the rise as the church’s

membership has declined. The conditional-use permit was an attempt to resolve a conflict sparked two years ago when the city’s code-enforcement officers concluded that many of these rentals run afoul of the zoning code and began cracking down. One major tenant, the New Mozart School of Music, was forced to leave the church last year and has since moved to the College Terrace Centre development on El Camino Real. Jill Cooper, a therapist who treated at-risk youth, also left, (continued on page 15)

student well-being. Now, with Dauber as president, the board is set to have a special study session devoted to homework next week. Dauber said he also wants to maximize the amount of district funds available for teaching and learning by improving “management, fiscal responsibility and accountability in district operations.” He continues to emphasize the importance of evaluation and data to inform policy decisions at the board level. Shounak Dharap, a 27-yearold lawyer and 2008 Gunn High School graduate, said this week that he plans to run for a seat on the school board. Like both Dauber and Godfrey, concerns about student well-being prompted Dharap to get more involved in district issues. Dharap started attending board meetings last year during a contentious debate over reporting weighted grade point averages (GPA) at the high schools, voicing concerns about the impact this could have on students’ mental health — particularly those who struggle to find academic motivation in an intensely academic school district, as he did while attending Gunn. He has emphasized his own circuitous path after high school — struggling at Santa Barbara City College and then University of California at Santa Cruz before finding his passion later, in law school — as an example of the need to promote alternate definitions of success in Palo Alto. After two Gunn students died by suicide in 2009, Dharap was (continued on page 14)

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LOCKED DOWN, BUT STILL REPORTING ... On March 29, as Palo Alto High School student journalists worked to put out the latest issue of Verde Magazine, which was devoted to gun-control issues, they were suddenly thrust into the very issue they had been reporting on. The school was placed on lockdown for more than an hour after police received a shooting threat, which was later determined to be a hoax. As students sheltered in a dark classroom, sitting among barricaded chairs, they did what any good journalists would: reported on the news as it broke around them. They recorded their verbatim reactions to the lockdown and took photos for a new story called “Locked down.” “I spent two weeks talking to people who were fervently opposed to guns. And who march. And who screamed for change. And yet we are sitting here on lockdown,” said Digital Editor Asia Gardias. The entire magazine is pierced by a physical hole, depicting a bullet hole “to convey gun violence affects every part of life, and its consequences are inescapable,” an editor’s note states. Also in the issue are interviews with Paly students from gun-owning families and coverage of a student gunviolence protest. Read the stories at verdemagazine.com. GAME OVER ... Josie Bianchi, a Stanford University sophomore, competed in the Jeopardy! College Championship that kicked off on Monday, April 9. She beamed with enthusiasm and determination as she took on two sophomores from the University of Central Florida and Rochester Institute of Technology. Stanford is the only university to twice win the College Championship. “There’s a little bit of pressure but no, it’s great,” she told host Alex Trebek. The San Jose resident started out with negative $500, but jumped

back into positive numbers by shooting out correct answers to three consecutive questions in the categories of saves (filled with baseball-related questions) and landmarks. She had $3,200 by the end of the first round, but slipped down to $2,300 after Double Jeopardy!, where the UCF student dominated the competition. She redeemed herself by correctly answering the Final Jeopardy! clue: “He took the oath of office twice 14 months apart.” (Answer: Lyndon B. Johnson) Her final winnings of $4,550 wasn’t enough to move on in the tournament, but she took the loss with stride. What is like being in front of the cameras for America’s Favorite Quiz Show? “It’s very short, very fast, very quick. No long pauses, no long breaks. You’re on the stage and off,” she told the Stanford Daily last week.

CAN YOU HEAR US NOW? ... Verizon Wireless eked out a victory in late March, when city officials approved the company’s plans to install wireless equipment on 11 utility poles despite an outpouring of opposition from the neighborhoods where these poles are located. Now, residents are challenging the approval and urging the city to force Verizon to install its equipment in underground vaults. Jeanne Fleming said at least six residents have filed appeals, protesting Planning Director Hillary Gitelman’s March 26 decision to approve Verizon’s application. In a statement, residents rejected Verizon’s assertion that building underground vaults for its equipment is not feasible. “We welcome the ramp up to 5G in Palo Alto. ... But it is our view that Palo Alto should be a leader in ensuring that the equipment required to support this service is thoughtfully integrated into residential neighborhoods,” Fleming wrote in the appeal on behalf of United Neighbors, a group formed in opposition to Verizon’s plans. Barron Park resident Jerry Fan wrote, “The truth is, Verizon simply doesn’t want to spend the money to do its installations right,” Fan said in the statement.” Verizon officials have maintained that going underground would be extremely difficult because some of the locations are in flood zones, while others have sloped sidewalks or street streets with large underground root systems. Q

Upfront COMMUNITY

Stanford women take up mantles as Miss San Jose, Miss Silicon Valley Both will compete for Miss California title this December

hen Amia Nash didn’t hear her name called for fourth, third or second place during the naming of the runners-up in the Miss Silicon Valley competition last December, she was disappointed — that is, until she was crowned the winner. “I was standing on the stage still; I thought, ‘Wow, I did really badly; I didn’t even get top five,’” Nash said. “I was looking around, thinking, ‘All these other girls still remaining are very talented, smart women, doing crazy impressive things in our community.’ When they called my name, I didn’t know what to do. I was like, ‘Do I walk forward?’” Nash, who has lived in the Bay Area for six years and recently completed her master’s degree in community health and prevention research at Stanford University, will now go on to compete for Miss California this December. And she’s not alone: Jacqueline Wibowo, a Stanford senior who will graduate in June with a bachelor’s degree in public policy and a master’s degree in management science and engineering, also will be competing, as she was recently crowned Miss San Jose. “It was just really exciting,” Wibowo said. “You go into it and you work hard, but something that they like to tell every contestant is that on any given day, (the winner) could be any given girl. It depends on the judges.” As titleholders in the Miss America Organization, both women are now using their respective titles as Miss San Jose and Miss Silicon Valley

well as the Stanford Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, to further her advocacy work. Stephanie Quintal, the executive director of the Miss Santa Clara Organization, the program that bestowed both women’s titles, said that Nash’s clear vision of what she wants for her life and her strong ties to service likely contributed to her success in the Miss America Organization. Wibowo has similar strengths, according to Quintal. “For (Wibowo), I think this is a journey of self-realization and personal growth, but she came in with a very clear understanding of who she was,” Quintal said. In addition to public service, both women are training for the Miss California pageant: Participants must demonstrate an individual “talent” as well as complete a 10-minute, press-conferencestyle interview and several other sections, according to Quintal. In order to prepare for the interview, Nash will work with Tony Moises, a volunteer interview coach who works with most of the regional pageant titleholders in California. The section includes discussion of current events, opinions on relevant social and political issues, and further conversation regarding participants’ platform, Nash said. Nash will also practice her talent, which is Tahitian dancing. Wibowo’s talent is playing the piano. Wibowo said that in competing for the state title, she wants to demonstrate that Miss California “does not have just one image.” “For me as a first-generation

Jacqueline Wibowo, Miss San Jose, rehearses her evening gown walk at the Stanford University Arrillaga Outdoor Education and Recreation Center on April 7.

Asian-American, and also as someone who could be considered more nerdy as a Stanford student who loves finance and tech and business, I want to show that I’m also someone who can love being on stage, performing and community service,” she said. “Miss California (should) represent that a girl can achieve in a lot of different ways.” Nash expressed similar sentiments about competing. “I really wanted to show that girls can be strong, we can be athletes, we can be nerds and go to great schools like Stanford, and still be examples of strong, beautiful women,” she said. “That’s something I’m hoping to keep in myself (while competing).” Demonstrating one’s beauty on stage has required Nash and Wibowo to stay in good shape. Wibowo follows a daily routine, working out every day, sticking to a diet of mainly lean proteins and not eating after 9 p.m. “I think the hard part is the diet,” she said. “You’re running from class to class and you get hungry.” She also sets aside a few hours each month to rehearse her evening gown and bikini runway walks.

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Amia Nash, Miss Silicon Valley, center, speaks with Mary Gloner, center left, executive director of the youthwell-being collaborative Project Safety Net, and Leslie Bulbuk, center right, senior field representative for California Assemblyman Marc Berman, before the start of a Project Safety Net forum on March 28.

during their year of public service. Nash’s platform is mental health advocacy, an issue that has been important to her since high school; Wibowo’s is women in leadership. She has already spoken to young women at local schools, including Palo Alto and Gunn high schools, hoping to empower them to pursue their careers. On April 21, she’ll help host the Women in Entrepreneurship Summit at Stanford as an initiative with the Business Association for Stanford Entrepreneurial Students. The event will feature prominent female entrepreneurs. “They say to choose something that you really care about, and at first I thought about increasing diversity in tech or increasing women in tech,” Wibowo said. “Then I realized I wanted something a little more universal and that the issues I cared about most in all these fields was getting more women in leadership positions.” Nash’s connection to her platform was strengthened after she graduated from Santa Clara University and had an internship researching Asian-American adolescent mental health in Palo Alto. “Part of it was recognizing that our local Palo Alto community does have higher rates of adolescent depression and suicide,” Nash said. “I want to raise awareness (about it) in the local community. It’s something I’m hoping to have conversations about and de-stigmatize.” Nash plans on partnering with nonprofits in the Bay Area, as

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by Sarah Klearman and Christine Lee

In the practice room recently, Wibowo put on music from past pageants and walked in 6-inch heels, not once removing her gaze from the mirror, except when she practiced looking out onto the audience. She analyzed her every move, freezing in one position and then fixing her feet in different places to control every detail of her form. She reviews her practices with the help of a friend. “I’ll just have a friend film me and be like, ‘Does this look awkward?’ or ‘What looks funny?’ and you just gather tips from there,” she said. “I watch a lot of YouTube videos and you just kind of figure out what works for you.” At the Miss California pageant this winter, Wibowo will be wearing a plain green dress, with a few sparkles, which is deliberately understated. “My whole aura that I’m trying to project is really elegant, classic, understated in the sense that you have to look closer,” she said. “My dress is form fitting but a little bit more modest, hinting at what might be there versus showing everything.” Her theme is reflected as she practices her evening gown walk to slower music. She glides across the stage rather than strutting to the music as she does in her bikini walk rehearsal. For both Wibowo and Nash, the program’s scholarship awards largely motivated their participation. As the winner of Miss San Jose, Wibowo won $1,775 in scholarship money; she also won the overall talent and overall interview awards, for which she was awarded an extra $200. For being crowned Miss Silicon Valley, Nash was awarded $1,775. Most of the competitors are similarly motivated, Quintal said. “These aren’t just girls who want to get on stage and look pretty in a bikini. ... They are women with goals and aspirations who want to do things with their lives, and we are trying to give them the platform to do that, and some scholarship money and life skills at the same time.” Q Editorial Assistant Christine Lee can be emailed at clee@ paweekly.com.

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Upfront HOUSING

New zoning tool aimed to fuel housing that’s all below-market-rate by Gennady Sheyner eeking to end Palo Alto’s yearslong drought in producing affordable housing, the City Council agreed early Tuesday morning to create a new zoning tool to help developers create this rare commodity. By a 7-2 vote, with Karen Holman and Lydia Kou dissenting, the council agreed to create an affordable-housing combining district, a zoning designation that will loosen development standards for affordable-housing projects, granting them greater density, higher heights and less stringent parking regulations. The vote followed months of spirited debate, including hundreds of public comments and two long hearings of the Planning and Transportation Commission, which could not reach a consensus on the new district. On Monday night, the debate moved to the council, which heard from more than 40 residents and received dozens of letters and emails on the topic. Most urged the council to move ahead with the new zone, which they argued

is deeply needed to keep residents who cannot keep up with the city’s soaring rents. Others urged caution and asked the council to make sure the developments won’t burden neighborhoods with inadequate parking and excessive heights. Just about everyone in the crowded room agreed that affordable housing is an important priority, but there was disagreement about what exactly this means. Some people favored a relatively expansive definition that would apply to housing for residents earning up to 120 percent of area median income; others advocated for a more restrictive zone that would be limited to housing for residents who make below 60 percent of area median income. Ultimately the council voted for the broader definition, which was recommended by the city’s planning staff and heavily favored by Mayor Liz Kniss and Councilman Adrian Fine. In explaining her support, Kniss hearkened back to the 1970s, a period when, she said, Palo Alto enjoyed more diversity

in occupations and income levels. “It’s important for our kids, it’s important for you and it’s important for those people who are here. Without (housing) production, you no longer get that diversity,” Kniss said. The proposal for the new zoning district was inspired by two sources: Palo Alto’s dismal record in creating affordable housing and a recent proposal by the nonprofit Palo Alto Housing to construct a 57-apartment affordable-housing development on El Camino Real, near Wilton Avenue. While the council and the planning commission have each expressed support for the Palo Alto Housing proposal, members in each body sharply disagreed about the best way to get there. Some favored the new affordable-housing district; others recommended negotiating a “planned community” (PC) zone for the Wilton project and taking more time to refine the proposed affordable-housing ordinance. The PC zone, which the city hasn’t used since 2013, allows

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Palo Alto launches affordable-housing zone

The nonprofit Palo Alto Housing, which wants to build a development with about 60 below-market-rate apartments at 3709 El Camino Real, can now submit its application under a new “affordable-housing combining district” that the Palo Alto City Council approved on April 10. developers to negotiate with the city over zoning concessions and “public benefits” on a project-byproject basis. Fine, whose memo last November sparked the creation of the city’s new Housing Work Plan, made a case for moving ahead with the zone change and to make the new district applicable to housing for residents making up to 120 percent of area median income: up to $102,000 for a twoperson household. “Our community is speaking loudly and clearly about the need for affordable housing,” Fine said. “This overlay is aimed at 100 percent affordable housing. It doesn’t get much better than that.” Many agreed. More than 300 signed a petition circulated by the citizens group Palo Alto Forward in support of the affordable-housing combining district. Elaine Uang, co-founder of the group, said the new zoning tool would create a “structured process for approving projects.” “We need a more predictable tool and a better set of project requirements for affordable housing,” Uang said. The PC zone, which was last used by Palo Alto Housing for a housing development on Maybell Avenue (a project that faltered after voters overturned the PC zone in a referendum), is a “waste of people’s time and money,” she said. Some took a different view. Holman and Kou both championed the approach favored by the majority of the Planning and Transportation Commission, which wasn’t sold on the new affordable-housing zone and which recommended the PC-zone approach and further refinement of the new district proposal. On March 14, the commission voted 4-3 not to create the new district just yet, prompting the three dissenting members to draft a minority opinion, urging the establishment of the zone. Holman argued Monday that allowing the new zone to apply to any project for those who make below 120 percent AMI would put projects that target the lowestincome levels at a disadvantage. She also objected to a provision in

the motion that would allow properties that currently allow office space to continue to do so. “The people developing (housing for) up to 60 percent AMI will be in direct competition with those developing more expensive housing,” Holman said. Some speakers Monday agreed and said the new zone should be laser-focused on those in the lower stratum of the “affordable housing” spectrum. Resident Jieming Robinson said the zone should be for the lower-income housing category and urged the council not to relax the parking standards too much. Staff had proposed requiring only a half-parking-space per housing unit, which Robinson said is not reasonable. Becky Sanders and Sheri Furman, co-chairs of the residents’ group Palo Alto Neighborhoods, rejected as “wishful thinking” the premise that many people in affordable-housing complexes won’t drive. “There is no data to support the claim that people who live in apartments will ride the bus and not own cars,” Sanders and Furman wrote. “It is misleading that ECR (El Camino Real) and Cal. Ave. are transit-rich when frankly there is only one significant public bus route and not enough trains to meet peak-hour demand.” The council largely agreed. Fine’s proposal raised the parking requirement to 0.75 spaces per unit, while allowing the planning director to modify the standard based on a parking study showing that fewer spaces would be needed. The council also agreed to set a requirement of no more than 0.3 spaces per units for housing projects aimed at residents with special needs. The council made a few other refinements to the ordinance. It directed staff to explore including moderate- and high-density residential zones — RM-15 and RM-30, respectively — in the new combining district. This would be an expansion of the staff proposal, which only made commercial zones eligible for the district. Q ta r ter enna e ner an e e a e at s e ner a ee

Upfront LAW ENFORCEMENT

Police chief to establish community advisory committee

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ewly hired Palo Alto Police Chief Robert Jonsen plans to establish a community advisory committee to obtain public input on police policy as soon as June or July, he said at a Human Relations Commission meeting last week. Jonsen, who created a similar committee while he was Menlo Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s police chief, said the new group would provide feedback to the deChief partment and help staff to be Robert Jonsen more accountable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to have that openness. With a community advisory committee, we get to hear straight from the residents. With Menlo Park, we were very open to anyone who lived or worked in the city. We tried to have a representative for every neighborhood in the city,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Jonsen said he plans to recruit advisory members from among the 400 residents who went through Palo Altoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Citizens Police Academy, as well as from other sources. The 15 to 20 members of the committee would be geographically representative of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 36 neighborhoods, he said. He envisions five to six neighborhood clusters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; grouped by their proximity or by similar characteristics â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with two representatives from each cluster. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely the members will be asked to enroll in the police academy, he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those academies provide really good insight into the police department,â&#x20AC;? he said. In concept, an advisory committee would help the police understand how they are perceived by the public. Menlo Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s committee advised the department on load-bearing vests, in which equipment is worn around the front of the body. The department wanted to learn if the vests appeared too militaristic, he said.

Palo Altoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s committee also could play an important role by reviewing the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s audio/ video policy and its usage of bodworn cameras. The department recently completed a pilot program of 10 body cameras and is poised to expand the technologyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use to the whole force, pending the City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approval of a draft audio-video policy. The draft is an update of a policy thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been in place for 11 years, which was adopted to govern the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of car-mounted cameras but which must be tailored to include body-worn cameras. The draft was reviewed in March and April by the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Human Relations Commission, some of whose members wanted to involve the public the policyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s examination due to potential community concerns over privacy, accountability and access to the recordings. However, at the April 5 meeting, Jonsen said the draft policy is fundamentally the same as the existing one in terms of transparency,

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Rep. Anna G. Eshoo questions Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on April 11 at the Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on data security. Read about interchange and watch the video at tinyurl.com/EshooZuckerberg. who can view the camera images and policies related to privacy. But he suggested that to-beformed community advisory committee could be tasked with reviewing the policy after it is adopted by the City Council. The commissioners, on a 5-0 vote, recommended the council adopt the draft policy so that the department could deploy the cameras â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but asked that the council revisit the policy after receiving input through the community advisory committee within two years after putting the body cameras into practice. Jonsen said the community commission would neither

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Public Agenda A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week CITY COUNCIL ... The council plans to discuss the annual Earth Day report; adopt an ordinance requiring permits for tobacco retailers; approve the new management contract for the newly reconstructed Palo Alto Municipal Golf course; and consider modifications to the city’s annual office cap. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 16 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE ... The committee plans to consider the city’s next steps for a possible tax measure on the November ballot. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. COUNCIL RAIL COMMITTEE ... The committee plans to meet at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. STATE OF THE CITY ... Mayor Liz Kniss will deliver her “State of the City” address. The event will begin with a 6 p.m. reception, followed by the speech at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, at the Freidenrich Conference Center in the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ... The board plans to review a 57unit residential project proposed for 2755 El Camino Real and consider approving an exterior remodel of a hotel at 3945 El Camino Real. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave.

News Digest Palo Alto opts not to sue FAA

Despite a widespread belief that its complaints about airplane noise are falling on deaf ears at the Federal Aviation Administration, Palo Alto officials decided after a closed session Monday not to launch a lawsuit against the federal agency. The City Council considered litigation after years of frustrating discussions with the FAA about possible ways to reduce airplane noise, which has been on the rise since the agency implemented its NextGen program in 2014. The program consolidated flight paths over Palo Alto, creating what some residents have described as airplane “highways” over their homes. More than 20 residents made their case before the council’s closed session, with some pointing to the success that the City of Phoenix has had in suing the FAA and getting the agency to shift its plans. The council agreed that the city needs to explore more regional cooperation — something it is already doing through the creation of a new South Bay roundtable group modeled after the San Francisco International Airport/Community Roundtable. But after spending more than an hour conferring with attorneys and discussing a possible suit, the Palo Alto council opted not to pursue the litigation route. “We are not in the same position as other jurisdictions that have recently received positive legal rulings,” Mayor Liz Kniss said after the closed session in explaining the council’s decision. The council plans to discuss airplane noise, as well as other steps to address the problem, in an open session in the next few weeks. Q —Gennady Sheyner

Man pleads not guilty to drive-by shootings

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A man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges for injuring a woman in one of two drive-by shootings in East Palo Alto and colliding with a bicyclist in Palo Alto late last month, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office. Oscar Alfredo Tapia-Carmona, 30, was arrested March 26 for the crime spree that spanned two cities. Around 5:50 p.m. that day, he allegedly fired a handgun at a stranger in a neighboring car while they were waiting for a red light at West Bayshore Road and Capitol Avenue near U.S. Highway 101 in East Palo Alto, according to prosecutors. One shot went through an open window of the car. Prosecutors allege Tapia-Carmona then slowed down at Newell Road and Woodland Avenue, where he fired two shots at a 65-yearold woman walking with groceries, hitting her in the arm. He then allegedly drove into Palo Alto where he struck a bicyclist, who wasn’t injured in the collision, according to the District Attorney’s Office. On Tuesday afternoon, he pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges including attempted murder, using a deadly or dangerous weapon in the commission of a felony or attempted felony, assault with a firearm, causing great bodily harm to an elder, and being involved in an accident resulting in injury, according to the District Attorney’s Office. Under the charges, he faces a sentence of life in prison, according to prosecutors. Tapia-Carmona’s next court appearance is scheduled for April 23 to set a preliminary hearing date. Q —Palo Alto Weekly Staff

Man arrested for assault at gunpoint

A man accused of sexually assaulting a high school-aged girl at gunpoint while she jogged near Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto, triggering a manhunt late last month, is in custody, police said Sunday night. Eduardo Antonio Chavarria-Diaz, a 29-year-old Richmond man, has been arrested for alleged assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping and sexual penetration by force, which are all felonies, police said. The assault was reported around 1:45 p.m. on March 28 by a passerby in the area of Arastradero and Deer Creek roads. The girl had been heading west on the pedestrian and bicycle path near Arastradero when the man came out from the greenbelt, took the girl off havarriaof the path, placed a gun to her head and sexually ia assaulted her, according to police. Detectives identified Chavarria-Diaz as the alleged assailant and connected him to a similar incident that occurred March 4 in Oakland. Palo Alto officers placed him in custody around 11 a.m. Sunday at his Richmond home. The 29-year-old man has been booked into the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas without bail, according to online county jail records. Police Capt. Zach Perron said evidence at the scene of the crime led the department to make the connection between the Palo Alto crime and the one in the East Bay. Anyone with information on the Palo Alto case is asked to call the Police Department’s 24-hour dispatch center at 650-329-2413. Q —Palo Alto Weekly Staff

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Human Relations Commission (April 5)

Police video policy: The commissioners discussed the police department’s proposed policy changes to include body cameras. They voted on a memo to the City Council stating their support for the modified policy. The commissioners requested that the council reconsider the underlying policy after input by a community advisory committee the police chief plans to create this summer. They also requested the policy be reviewed within two years of using the body cameras to ensure public engagement. Yes: Unanimous

City Council (April 9)

Affordable housing: The council approved the creation of a new Affordable Housing Combining District. Yes: DuBois, Filseth, Fine, Kniss, Scharff, Tanaka, Wolbach No: Holman, Kou

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Board of Education (April 11-12)

Superintendent interviews: The board interviewed five superintendent candidates in two separate closed-session meetings. Action: None

TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council of the Town of Portola Valley will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., in the Historic Schoolhouse, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, California on the following: 1. ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY AMENDING SECTION 18.12.040 [ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED IN R-E (RESIDENTIAL ESTATE) DISTRICT REGULATIONS] OF THE PORTOLA VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND A FINDING THAT THE ACTION IS EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). (Proposed modifications to the ordinance are in accordance with amendments to California Government Code Section 65852.2 mandating a limit of required parking for ADUs to one space and allowing ministerial approval of conversion of any existing habitable space to an ADU.) Information pertaining to the proposal may be viewed at Town Hall Building and Planning Department, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All interested persons are invited to appear before the Planning Commission to be heard at the time and place mentioned above.

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Public Hearings provide the general public and interested parties an opportunity to provide testimony on these items. If you challenge a proposed action(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a Public Hearing(s) described above, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the Public Hearing(s). Dated: April 11, 2018 Arly Cassidy, Interim Planning Director

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interesting features, such as the pair of stone pines at the 18th hole or the “pot bunker” on the 12th. “The strategy was to weave the holes in and out of these landforms, so you’d have holes in the uphill, you’d have holes in the downhill and holes that play around the landforms, lay across them and alongside them,” Richardson said. The new course can make for a more challenging playing experience, said Deputy City Manager Rob de Geus, who has spent the past six years shepherding the project toward the finish line. The undulating landscape means players will have to adjust to conditions and make more decisions when they come out to play. “Where it used to be flat and you’d do the same thing every time, now you’re going to be hitting in a variety of places,” de Geus said. Ecological goals were just as

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Stanford agrees to Title IX reforms

A yearslong federal probe into Stanford University’s handling of campus sexual violence has come to an end, with the university agreeing to remedy Title IX violations under a resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. (Posted April 11, 9:17 a.m.)

Water polo ref ID’d as Caltrain fatality

The man who was killed in a Caltrain collision near the California Avenue station in Palo Alto on Saturday at around 10:15 a.m. has been identified as Craig Rockhold, 59, who was internationally ranked water polo referee, according to his family and other sources. (Posted April 10, 3:46 p.m.)

Armed man arrested near possible arson site

A man armed with a knife was arrested Saturday morning at his Palo Alto home, which police and fire officials said he may have intentionally set on fire. (Posted April 7, 1:21 p.m.)

County kicks off ‘housing fee’ meetings

A series of public meetings kicked off this week to gather input on a proposed countywide affordable housing fee for new developments in unincorporated Santa Clara County, county officials said.

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important as recreational ones, Richardson said. This is, after all, the Baylands, a place where birds always take precedence over birdies and where endangered species such as the elusive salt marsh harvest mouse make their home. It became evident early in the design process, Richardson said, that the right thing to do was to transform the landscape into something that more closely resembles the Baylands and that enhances the wetlands ecosystems. Recently, Richardson received a sign that the plan is working when, for the first time, he encountered frogs at the golf course. This, he said, was an indication that the water is clear and that the wetlands are functioning as they should, he said. “I’ve spent thousands of hours there and I cannot remember ever hearing a frog,” Richardson said. “I’m very enthusiastic to hear them now because that’s just a sign that the water is back and the wetlands are back.” While the construction is now complete, the city still has a minor few items on its to-do list before the games can begin: install signs, print scorecards and spruce up the bunkers. It is also looking to bring in a dog that can chase away the gaggles of geese that congregate throughout the course and leave droppings on the fairways. The next two milestones for the project are scheduled for Monday, when the City Council considers approving a $9-million contract for the new course operator, OB Sports. If approved, OB Sports will take over from the Brad Lazarus Golf Shop, which has been operating in the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course for more than three decades. OB Sports — which manages 55 courses, including the Golf Club at Moffett Field — will run the entire operation, including the pro shop and the café. In addition, the council could authorize on Monday the sale of $9.8 million in bonds to finance the reconstruction. Unlike other major infrastructure projects,

The Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course is being renamed Baylands Golf Links following a major renovation. The course is expected to open by Memorial Day.

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nature take its course. For the city and its consultants, the hardest part of rebuilding the golf course was getting to the starting line: Permits took years to obtain because the concurrent flood-control project significantly complicated the environmentalapproval process. In June 2016, both projects finally received the green light from the Regional Water Quality Control Board and the City Council approved a construction contract with Wadsworth Golf Construction Company. Since then, things have proceeded apace. Workers removed 40 percent of the turf at the course and expanded the vegetation and wetlands areas, which today comprise 55 acres. As part of the roughly $10-million project, all 18 holes were reconfigured and a 10.5-acre plot next to the Baylands Athletic Center was set aside for the city’s future recreational needs. Hundreds of non-native trees, many of which were dying, were removed and replaced with native species. And nearly half a million cubic yards of soil was brought in from Stanford University — which, fortuitously, was looking to discard its construction dirt — transforming what was once a flat, green expanse into a hilly landscape. The ditches that once populated the course have been extended, reshaped and turned into wetlands, with natural shrubs and grasses. One goal of the reconfiguration was to make the course look “intriguing, exciting and very natural,” Richardson said. Another was to create a fun experience for players of all levels. Some holes have as many as six different tees, allowing players to adjust their distances based on skill level. And nearly all holes have

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Canada geese walk the grounds at the updated Baylands Golf Links in Palo Alto. The course’s landscape features rolling hills and slopes, creating a more natural landscape that reflects the nearby Baylands Nature Preserve and offers golfers a more challenging game. such as the public-safety building and the new garages in downtown and California Avenue, the golf course reconfiguration will be financed through golf fees over a period of 30 years. The city will have to tap into its General Fund for ongoing costs such as staff oversight, water costs (which are expected to total more than $200,000 annually) and utilities. Altogether, these costs are projected to exceed $1 million in fiscal year 2019, which starts on July 1, 2018. But officials also believe that the course will soon become a moneymaker for the city. The course has a revenue target of $3.7 million in the next year, and an outside consultant whom the city hired to review the projections concluded that this is a reasonable expectation. A new report from the Community Services Department states that starting in 2020, the city anticipates that it will no longer need General Fund subsidies since revenue from the restaurant lease, green fees, driving range and golf shop should be sufficient to cover both the management costs and the additional staff costs. De Geus said that there is always a risk of things not going as planned: One can’t always bank on good weather or a strong

economy. There’s also plenty of competition from other golf courses along the Peninsula and it’s impossible to guarantee that golfers will choose Baylands Links. The city tried to mitigate its risks by hiring an experienced operator to manage the new course, de Geus said, and by giving the company extra incentives to succeed: The contract includes a bonus for OB Sports if it exceeds its revenue targets. The biggest driver of success, however, is creating a course in the Baylands that will keep players coming back. “We have to make sure we provide an experience that’s exceptional,” de Geus said. “That’s what we’re focused on.” Q ta r ter enna e ner an e e a e at s e ner a ee About the cover: Sand traps and rolling hills are among the features at the updated Baylands Golf Links golf course in Palo Alto, formerly known as the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course. The course is expected to open by Memorial Day. Photo by Veronica Weber.

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part of a group of current and former students who started an informal support network on Facebook to reach out to their peers. Called “Talk,” the group posted phone numbers of current and former students, including Dharap, who were willing to lend an ear to anyone wanting to talk. Dharap remembers talking to students at the time. At University of San Francisco School of Law, he led mental health and substance abuse initiatives as student body president. Dharap currently works at The Arns Law Firm, representing injured workers and families in class-action lawsuits. Previously, he worked for the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, where he assisted in felony prosecutions and helped to assemble a statewide task force to combat human trafficking; as a law clerk at the United States Attorney’s Office, where he worked on narcotics prosecutions; and as a judicial extern for the 1st District Court of Appeal in San Francisco. Unlike most who run for school board, Dharap is not a parent. But he believes his professional and personal background make him a unique candidate. “We would do well to get a

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en au er perspective of someone like myself who is an attorney and has to deal with nitty gritty deadline details all the time and ... who’s come up through the system,” he said. Dharap is centering his campaign around engagement: for school staff, students and community members, including alums. For staff, the district should invest more heavily in training and professional development, he said, including in areas of bullying, sexual assault and harassment. For students, he advocates for more hands-on, experiential learning, like the project-based Connections Program at his alma mater JLS Middle School,

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and “normalizing” electives and extracurriculars for students who are less academically inclined. He said he’s repeatedly heard from parents chagrined by the pressure their children feel to succeed rather than pursue areas of passion. “We can’t keep painting students with a broad brush,” Dharap said. He also believes the board can play a more active role in closing the achievement gap by reaching out directly to minority and low-income families. He’s proposed holding monthly, open board meetings in East Palo Alto for working parents who cannot make meetings during the week. The biggest challenge currently

facing the district, Dharap said, is division in the community. He witnessed these divisions during last year’s debate over weighted GPA and a sexual-health education program; they emerged again last month as the board chose new names for two middle schools that had been named after eugenicists. “There are certain wedge issues that seem to drive the community apart.” he said. “The biggest challenge is going to be bringing the community together again.” His intention to be an elected official who is open to differing points of view from his own and is willing to “admit when I’m wrong” will help bridge these divides, he said. “The most important thing that can come of me running is just raising the level of discourse in the community and raising the level of engagement,” he said. Parent Kathy Jordan, who was spurred to action last year by the district’s mishandling of student sexual-assault reports at Palo Alto High School, said she is also considering running for school board this fall. She said she is most concerned about a lack of transparency and accountability when it comes to the district’s compliance with federal genderequity law Title IX, as well as financial management. “I have nothing official to

announce yet, but I can say that I care deeply about our students and how the district is run, and I also care about showing respect for our taxpayers’ dollars that finance the district. I think our community deserves better,” she said. “That’s why I’ve devoted so much of my time to try to change things and bring badly needed reform.” About her decision not to seek re-election, Godfrey wrote in an email to the Weekly: “I love our students, and it has been an honor to work on their behalf, but for personal reasons I can’t commit to another four years at this time.” Godfrey, a financial director and former president of both the Palo Alto Council of PTAs and Palo Alto Partners in Education (PiE), has advocated for a more transparent and flexible budgeting process as well as student mental health and well-being. She served as board president during a turbulent 2017, when the district faced intense scrutiny for its handling of the student sexual-assault reports at Paly and for the sudden retirement of former Superintendent Max McGee. Whoever is elected in November will join Melissa Baten Caswell, Todd Collins and Jennifer DiBrienza at the dais. Q ta r ter ena a van an e e a e at e a van a ee

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as have the various folk-dancing groups that had periodically met at the church. The departures leave the nonprofit group iSing, a music school for girls, as the largest group renting space. The church is also used once a week by psychiatrist Joellen Werne, a Persian language class, a Persian string instrument class and the Apple Circle Women’s Choir. The conditional-use permit was remarkable for two reasons. First, unlike most permits of this sort, it does not require any physical changes to the church. Rather, it would allow the church to keep its existing tenants and add a few conditions to ensure major events are not disruptive. It is also unusual in that neither the church nor the concerned neighbors really support it, though for drastically different reasons. For the neighbors, the permit would effectively sanction the very uses that have diminished their quality of life. The church, for its part, sees the permit requirement as “extraneous,” said the Rev. Rick Mixon, pastor of First Baptist Church. “We think we should be allowed to be a church, functioning the way a church realistically functions in 2018,” Mixon said. Dozens of residents,

representing both sides of the debate, attended the commission meeting to make their case. Many praised iSing and urged the commission to support its continued operations at the church. “We really value the chance to get to know the other families that are here in Palo Alto,” said Cari Templeton, whose daughter takes classes at iSing. “This is one of the few activities that remain local, and it’s extremely important that we be allowed to have enrichment programs that are local. I don’t want to be driving around the Peninsula, trying to find an activity for my child.” Others argued that the singlefamily neighborhood wasn’t designed for the commercial activities hosted at the church. The church’s eight parking spots are inadequate for the large number of cars that come for iSing, and the uptick in traffic creates hazards on the popular school commute route, critics said. The loudest complaints pertained to noise. Mahendra Ranchod, who lives near the church, described herself and her neighbors as “victims” of sounds emanating from the church. “What is music to their ears is noise to us,” Ranchod wrote to the commission. “Imagine how this feels when it happens day after day after day, each day unpredictable, each day delivering a new barrage of noise. It’s enough to

make one feel distraught.” Loy D. Martin, who lives next to the church, told the commission that each of the church’s tenants fail to understand the harm they’re causing. “They’re not harming people just in themselves, but it’s the aggregate, the cumulative use of tenant after tenant causing safety problems, causing parking problems and creating a level of noise that really we just can’t get away from.” iSing has already taken some steps to address the neighbors’ concerns, including monitoring traffic during classes and sending regular reminders to parents not to park illegally, said Jenna Delp, co-founder of iSing. She told the residents in the audience that she wants to do everything in her power to win their support, including moving some of the larger events to other city facilities. But she also noted that the number of people who have been complaining about First Baptist Church “pales in comparison to the number of people who support the programs in the church.” Jessica Rothenberg-Aalami, board chair at iSing, blamed the neighbors for spreading misinformation and urged the commission to base its decision on the facts. She noted that of 39 complaints submitted to the city, 27 came from the same six residences, who repeated the exact same

grievances over and over again. The church, she said, has already worked tirelessly to remedy these grievances. “Why subject us to this bullying by a few neighbors in a neighborhood of thousands?” RothenbergAalami said. After hearing from the public, the commission decided to change the provisions in the conditional-use permit to align more closely with the church’s desires. Led by Commissioners Michael Alcheck and William Riggs, the commission voted to raise the number of large events the church can host every year from six to 12 and the maximum attendance from 50 to 120. The commission also voted to eliminate a provision proposed by staff to prohibit amplifiers at the church and deleted a requirement that only counselors, psychotherapists and nonprofit organizations be allowed to rent space — a significant change that could open First Baptist up to new commercial uses. The commission also set the hours of operation for church tenants at 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. between Monday and Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, a revision of the hours proposed by planning staff, which were 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. seven days a week, with exceptions for counseling and psychotherapy. Alcheck took issue with the entire process and criticized

planning staff for targeting the church with code-enforcement violations. The city, he argued, shouldn’t get into specific restrictions on First Baptist Church until it clearly defines the legal uses for all churches. Alcheck argued that the permit would actually set an important precedent for other Palo Alto churches. “I think the best path forward is to have a community discussion about what uses we want to have at a church site,” he said. While Alcheck saw the proposed permit as too restrictive, Commissioner Doria Summa saw it as too permissive. Even before the commission decided to loosen the restrictions, Summa said she would not be able to make the finding (which is necessary for approval) that the permit would not be “detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare of convenience.” “I don’t feel it’s our job tonight to fix the problems of First Baptist Church in terms of the shrinking congregation. ... I have great appreciation for all the uses that are there, but it has not been done in a legal manner,” Summa said. The City Council is scheduled to consider the matter on May 14. Q or more on this su e t see the editorial and guest o inion olumns on ages and . ta r ter enna e ner an e e a e at s e ner a ee

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G U I D E TO 2018 S U M M E R C A M P S FO R K I D S

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For more information about these camps visit paloaltoonline.com/camp_connection. To advertise in this weekly directory, call (650) 326-8210.

Stanford Water Polo Camps

ATHLETICS Dance Connection Palo Alto

Palo Alto

Share the joy of dance with us! Our studio is an extended family and a home away from home for many community members, and we value the positive energy and atmosphere that we strive to provide. For children and teens. Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical/ Contemporary, Children’s Combination. Events/Summer Dance Camps - Summer Session for ages 3 - adults: June 11-August 4.

www.danceconnectionpaloalto.com (650) 852-0418 or (650) 322-7032

Kim Grant Tennis Academy Summer Camps

Palo Alto Monterey Bay

Fun and specialized junior camps for Mini (3-5), Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, High Performance and Elite tennis levels. Weekly programs designed by Kim Grant to improve player technique, fitness, agility, mental toughness and all around game. Weekly camps in Palo Alto and sleep-away camps at Meadowbrook Swim and Tennis.

www.KimGrantTennis.com

(650) 752-8061

Stanford

New to water polo or have experience, we have a camp for you. Half-day or full-day options for boys and girls ages 7 and up. All camps provide fundamental skills, scrimmages and games.

www.stanfordwaterpolocamps.com (650) 725-9016

Wheel Kids Bike Camps

Palo Alto

At Addison Elem. Adventure Riding Camp for grades 1 - 8, Two Wheelers Club for grades K - 3. Week long programs from 8:30 - 4, starting June 4th. Join us as we embark on bicycling adventures for the more experienced rider or help those just learning to ride.

wheelkids.com/palo-alto

(650) 646-5435

YMCA of Silicon Valley Summer Camps

Silicon Valley

At the Y, children and teens of all abilities acquire new skills, make friends, and feel that they belong. With hundreds of Summer Day Camps plus Overnight Camps, you will find a camp that’s right for your family. Financial assistance is available.

www.ymcasv.org

(408) 351-6473

ACADEMICS

Mountain View Tennis Summer Camps

Mountain View

Harker Summer Programs

San Jose

Choose from 10 weeks of Tennis Camp – plenty of play time, focus on fundamentals & sportsmanship, talented coaches, Cuesta courts. Full day or morning camp for 7 to 14 year olds and new, morning camp for 5 to 6 year olds. Discounts for residents and registering by 3/31.

The Harker School’s summer programs for children K-grade 12 offer the perfect balance of learning and fun! Programs are led by dedicated faculty and staff who are experts at combining summer fun and learning. Strong academics and inspiring enrichment programs are offered in full-day, partial and morning-only sessions.

www.mountainviewtennis.net

www.harker.org/summer

(650) 967-5955

Nike Tennis Camps

Bay Area

(408) 553-5737

i2 Camp at Castilleja School

Palo Alto

Junior overnight and day tennis camps for boys and girls, ages 9-18 offered throughout June, July and August. Adult weekend clinics available June and Aug. Camps directed by head men’s coach, Paul Goldstein, head women’s coach, Lele Forood, and associate men’s and women’s coaches, Brandon Coupe and Frankie Brennan. Join the fun and get better at tennis this summer.

i2 Camp offers week-long immersion programs that engage middle school girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The fun and intimate hands-on activities of the courses strive to excite and inspire participants about STEM, creating enthusiasm that will hopefully spill over to their schoolwork and school choices in future years.

www.ussportscamps.com

(800) 645-3226

www.castilleja.org/i2camp

(650) 470-7833

Palo Alto/La Honda

iD Tech Camps Campbell

Stanford/Bay Area

Run for Fun Camps

Run for Fun’s mission is to provide creative and engaging play for all youth by getting kids active in an inclusive community centered around outdoor fun! We pride ourselves on hiring an enthusiastic, highly trained staff who love what they do. Summer 2018 features four weeks of Adventure Day Camp and two weeks of Overnight Camp High Five. Adventure Day Camp is a new discovery every day filled with sports, crafts and nature, including explorations to Camp Jones Gulch, Capitola Beach, Foothills Park, Shoreline Lake and Great America. Camp High Five is six days and five nights of traditional overnight camp mixed with challengeby-choice activities, campfires, friendships and lots of laughter.

www.runforfuncamps.com/summer-camps-andschool-holiday-camps/camp-overview (650) 823-5167

Spartans Sports Camp

Mountain View

Spartans Sports Camp offers multi-sport, week-long sessions for boys and girls in grades 1-7, sport-specific sessions for grades 2-9, color guard camp for grades 3-9, and cheerleading camp for grades pre-K – 8. We also offer a hip hop dance camp for grades 1-7. Camp dates are June 4 through July 27 at Mountain View High School. The camp is run by MVHS coaches and studentathletes and all proceeds benefit the MVHS Athletic Department. Lunch and extended care are available.

www.spartanssportscamp.com

(650) 479-5906

The world’s #1 summer STEM program held at Stanford, Palo Alto High School, and 150+ locations nationwide. With innovative courses in coding, game development, robotics, and design, our programs instill in-demand skills that embolden students to shape the future. iD Tech Camps (weeklong, 7-17), Alexa Café (weeklong, all-girls, 10-15), iD Tech Academies (2-week, 13-18).

headsup.org

Emerson: (650) 424-1267 Hacienda: (925) 485-5750

ARTS, CULTURE, OTHER CAMPS Art and Soul Camp

Palo Alto

Art, cooking, tinkering, yoga and mindfulness. We celebrate multiple perspectives and recognize the many ways for our children to interpret their world. Summer Unplugged! is appropriate for ages 5-13 years. Located at Walter Hays School.

www.artandsoulpa.com

(650) 269-0423

Castilleja Summer Camp for Girls

www.castilleja.org/summercamp

City of Mountain View Recreation

Mountain View

www.mountainview.gov/register

Community School of Music

www.arts4all.org

Stanford EXPLORE: A Lecture Series on Biomedical Research

Stanford

EXPLORE biomedical science at Stanford. Stanford EXPLORE offers high school students the unique opportunity to learn from Stanford professors and graduate students about diverse topics in biomedical science, including bioengineering, neurobiology, immunology and many others.

explore.stanford.edu

explore-series@stanford.edu

Summer at Sand Hill School

Palo Alto

www.sandhillschool.org

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(650) 688-3605

Mountain View

(650) 917-6800 ext. 0

Let’s Go Crafting

Palo Alto

Let’s Go Crafting’s Studio is where your child will have fun while learning many different fiber related arts. We teach sewing, knitting, crochet, weaving and jewelry making to children ages 8 years to 15 years. AM or PM camps $275/week. Full day camps $550/week. 5 student minimum for all sessions; 10 student maximum. Contact Connie Butner at letsgocrafting@gmail.com.

Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC)

(650) 949-7614

(650) 903-6331

Community School of Mountain View Music and Arts (CSMA) Mountain View 50+ creative camps for Gr. K-8! Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Musical Theater, Summer Music Workshops, more! One and two-week sessions; full and half-day enrollment. Extended care from 8:30am-5:30pm. Financial aid offered.

Los Altos Hills

bit.ly/kcisummercamp

(650) 470-7833

Come have a blast with us this summer! We have something for everyone: Recreation Camps, Specialty Camps, Sports Camps, Swim Lessons, and more! Programs begin June 4 – register early!

KCI Summer Camp

Students ages 11-16 discover endless possibilities as they design and engineer their own projects. Hands-on learning of latest technologies including virtual reality, 3D printing, video production, and more in KCI’s new makerspace.

Palo Alto

Castilleja Summer Camp for Girls Palo Alto Casti Camp offers girls entering gr. 2-6 a range of age-appropriate activities including athletics, art, science, computers, writing, crafts, cooking, drama and music classes each day along with weekly field trips. Leadership program available for girls entering gr. 7-9.

letsgocrafting.wordpress.com

www.stanfordbaseballcamp.com

(650) 725-2054

Improve your student’s writing skills this summer at Emerson School of Palo Alto and Hacienda School of Pleasanton. Courses this year are Expository Writing, Creative Writing and Presentation Techniques.

(844) 788-1858

At Sunken Diamond on the campus of Stanford University. Four or five day camps where the morning session includes instruction in several baseball skills, fundamentals, and team concepts. The afternoon session will be dedicated to playing coach pitched games and hitting in the batting cages. Session 1: June 18 - 22 Session 2: June 25-29 Session 3: July 16-20

Stanford

Palo Alto Pleasanton

iDTechCamps.com

June 26 to July 20; If you’re looking for a great summer learning plus fun option for your child and you want them to be ready for fall, please join us at Sand Hill. The morning Literacy Program (8:30 to noon) provides structured, systematic instruction for students with learning challenges entering grades 1-8 in the fall. The afternoon Enrichment Camp (Noon to 4) focuses on performing arts, social skills and fun. Choose morning, afternoon or full day. Visit www.sandhillschool.org for more details and application.

Stanford Baseball Camps

Write Now! Summer Writing Camps

(650) 814-4183

Palo Alto

PACCC summer camps offer campers, grades 1st to 6th, a wide variety of fun opportunities. We are excited to announce all of your returning favorites: Leaders in Training (L.I.T.), PACCC Special Interest Units (S.I.U.), F.A.M.E. (Fine Arts, Music and Entertainment), J.V. Sports and Operation: Chef! Periodic field trips, special visitors and many engaging camp activities, songs and skits round out the fun offerings of PACCC Summer Camps. Open to campers from all communities. Register online.

www.paccc.org

Stanford Jazz Workshop

(650) 493-2361

Stanford

On campus of Stanford University, Week-long jazz immersion programs for young musicians in middle school (starts July 9), high school (July 15 and July 22), and college, as well as adults (July 29). All instruments and vocals.

stanfordjazz.org

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley

(650) 736-0324

Los Altos Menlo Park, Palo Alto

Kids can have fun, be a character, and learn lifelong performance skills at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s Theatre Camps. Spring Break and Summer camps for K-6.

theatreworks.org/youth-programs/for-youth (650) 463-7146

Pulse A weekly compendium of vital statistics

POLICE CALLS Palo Alto April 4-10

Violence related Armed attempted robbery . . . . . . . . . . 1 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Child abuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Elder abuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Family violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Rape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Theft related Credit card forgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Grand theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Identity theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Petty theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Residential burglaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Theft undefined. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vehicle related Auto burglary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Driving with suspended license . . . . . . 4 Hit and run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Misc traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Reckless driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Theft from auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vehicle accident/minor injury . . . . . . . . 8 Vehicle accident/property damage. . . . 5 Vehicle tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Alcohol or drug related Drinking in public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Driving under the influence . . . . . . . . . . 1 Drunk in public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Possession of drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Found paraphernalia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Under influence of drugs . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Miscellaneous Casualty fall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Disposal request. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Found property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Lost property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Misc. penal code violation . . . . . . . . . . 6 Missing person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Other/misc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Possession of sotlen property . . . . . . . 1 Psychiatric hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Psychiatric subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Suspicious circumstances . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unattended death. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vandalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warrant/other agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Menlo Park April 4-10

Violence related Robbery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Theft related Burglary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Grand theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Petty theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Possible scam 1 Vehicle related Driving with suspended license . . . . . . 2 Hit and run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle accident/ no injury . . . . . . . . . . 1 Alcohol or drug related Drug activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Drunk in public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Possession of drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Miscellaneous Coroner case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Dog bite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Found property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Mental evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Other/misc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Suspicious circumstances . . . . . . . . . . 1 Suspicious email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vandalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Violation of court order . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warrant arrest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

VIOLENT CRIMES Palo Alto

3839 Corina Way, 4/3, 8 a.m.; battery on peace officer. Channing Avenue, 4/3, 3:06 p.m.; family violence. Webster Street, 4/7, 8:15 a.m.; child abuse/emotional. 855 El Camino Real, 4/7, 7:32 p.m.; armed attempted robbery. Arastradero Road/Deer Creek Road, 3/28, 1:47 p.m.; rape. Louis Road, 4/7, 10:55 p.m.; elder abuse/emotional.

Menlo Park

1200 block Carlton Ave., 4/7, 6:54 p.m.; robbery.

Rebecca Riedel Weegar

Nancy Spence Flint

June 16, 1954 – March 29, 2018

December 5, 1920 – March 27, 2018

Rebecca Riedel Weegar (Becky) passed away suddenly on March 29, 2018. Becky was born on June 16, 1954 at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, TX, to John Kenneth Riedel and Deborah McBride Riedel. She grew up in Palo Alto, and graduated from Palo Alto High School in 1972. She spent a year as an exchange student in the Netherlands, becoming fluent in Dutch, and returned to the U.S. to attend U.C. Santa Barbara. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology in 1978. Becky worked as a clinical research associate, and specialized in the management of pharmaceutical and biotech clinical trials. She owned her own corporation, and worked with medical professionals across the western part of the United States, managing trials for emerging treatments for ovarian and prostate cancers, HIV, hepatitis C, and diabetes, among others. In 1985, she married Mark Weegar. Together they joined the Peace Corps, and worked in Kenya as aquaculture specialists, teaching small-scale farmers and families how to improve their nutrition and rural livelihoods through fish farming. Becky had a lot of stories about her experiences in Kenya, but she was most remembered by fellow Peace Corps volunteers for the delicious brownies she made on a woodburning stove. As a couple, Becky and Mark were known for their adventurous outlook on life, never afraid to pick up and head off to a new place. Their professional livelihoods took them up and down California, from the Bay Area, to Sacramento, San Diego, and San Luis Obispo. They spent a year working and living in Okinawa, Japan. Currently residents of Sacramento, they were in the process of moving to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where Becky had already formed a large network of friends. She had a talent for making and keeping friends, wherever she went. But her closest friends were still those she met here in Palo Alto – her best friend, Kim Harvey, from 5th grade class at Walter Hays, and their circle of friends from Palo Alto High School. Becky was always ready to learn something new. She was an avid reader, loved to write; she shaped beautiful ceramic bowls, was a skilled seamstress, and an intuitive and natural cook. Each of her homes was full of beauty – warm and inviting and exuding of hospitality. She also had a wonderful laugh. Becky is survived by her husband Mark; two sisters, Roberta Riedel of Palo Alto, and Sandra Riedel of San Diego; brother-in-law Michael Greenwald of San Diego; three aunts, and many loving cousins. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday June 9, 2018 at Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, CA . PAID

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Nancy Spence Flint (née Fraser), a long-time resident of Palo Alto, died March 27th. She was 97. Born in Strathpeffer, Scotland, in 1920, she grew up in Dingwall. During World War II, she served in the Women’s Royal Navy. She lost both her parents while still young and, in 1950, she emigrated to the US to be nearer her sisters. Nancy loved the outdoors, making life-long friends in the Sierra Club, and she hiked and camped through most of the western US. She was an avid gardener. For many years, she worked at the London House Tea Room and Duveneck Elementary School. She could be seen cycling the streets of Palo Alto wearing her red bike helmet well into her mid-80s. In later life, Nancy was a member of The Ladies of the Cloth stitchery group and sewed and embroidered as much as her Parkinson’s would allow. She enjoyed her many friends and had tea and shortbread ready for any visitor. Predeceased by her husband Philip Flint, and her sisters Joan Richerson and Ruth Bishop, she is survived by her children, David Flint and Louise Hernon, and her daughterin-law Mary Lou Herman. A June memorial gathering is being planned. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sierra Club or the Parkinson’s Foundation. PAID

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CITY OF PALO ALTO PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING 250 HAMILTON AVENUE, COUNCIL CHAMBERS Public Hearing:

APRIL 25, 2018 AT 6:00PM

1. PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 3225 El Camino Real [17PLN-00007]: Request for a Vesting Tentative Map to Subdivide a 29,962 Square Foot Parcel Into two Parcels Comprised of one Commercial Parcel and one Residential Parcel for Condominium Purposes. Environmental Assessment: Subdivision was Included in the Project Scope Outlined in the Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-MND) Prepared for the Associated Development Application (15PLN-00003); Approved by the Director of Planning & Community Environment on April 21, 2016. Zoning District: Service Commercial (CS). For More Information, Contact Phillip Brennan at phillip.brennan@cityofpaloalto.org (Deferred From March 28, 2018) 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Recommendation of an Ordinance to the City Council Amending Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 18.42.040 Pertaining to Accessory and Junior Dwelling Units. The Proposed Ordinance is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). For More Information, Please Contact Clare Campbell at clare.campbell@cityofpaloalto. org. (Continued from March 28, 2018) 3. Issues and Options for the Planning & Transportation Commission's Consideration on the 2018 Comp Plan and Housing Ordinance, Referred to the Commission by the City Council The Planning and Transportation Commission is live streamed online at http://midpenmedia.org/category/government/city-ofpalo-alto and available on via cablecast on government access channel 26. The complete agenda with accompanying reports is available online at http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/boards/ptc/ default.asp. For Additional Information Contact Yolanda Cervantes at Yolanda.Cervantes@cityofpaloalto.org or at 650.329.2404. www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • April 13, 2018 • Page 17

Editorial Of church and state

As use of First Baptist Church has evolved, neighbors ask city for relief

mmediate neighbors of the First Baptist Church of Palo Alto, located at the corner of N. California Avenue and Bryant Street, are understandably frustrated and wary about the parking, traffic and noise impacts from the non-religious activities taking place on the property. Over the years, as the number of congregants has declined, the church has turned to outside organizations to generate revenue. These have included for-profit entities, such as the New Mozart School, private psychotherapists, and nonprofits such as the iSing music education program for girls and dance groups. As these non-church programs have grown, the church’s lack of parking (there are only eight off-street spaces) has led to parking and traffic problems in front of the church on two busy streets, including the heavily used Bryant Street bike boulevard. Drop-offs and pick-ups of children create periods of congestion and hazards to bicyclists. (If a church the size of First Baptist was being built today, it would be required to provide 71 off-street parking spaces.) The problems reached a boiling point last year, when persistent complaints from neighbors led to a code-enforcement action against the church by the city of Palo Alto. The result was that one of the larger programs operating out of the church, the New Mozart School, moved to a new location on El Camino, and the church was directed to submit an application for a conditional-use permit in order to continue the other non-church related programs. The church has now done that, and the issue will be heard by the City Council next month. On Wednesday, the Planning and Transportation Commission recommended 5-1 that the conditional-use permit be approved. But it also raised concerns over the rather convoluted approach of defining the First Baptist Church use as a “community center” and tailoring a use permit around the unique conditions at this one site rather than developing a broader policy that redefines “church” in the city’s Municipal Code to include the kinds of activities that have become common at churches. This is a classic case of how local regulations have failed to keep pace with changing community needs and conditions, and as conflict arises between neighbors and a long-time institution in a residential neighborhood, the solutions aren’t clean, straightforward or logical. On the one hand, this church, and many others that have not yet attracted scrutiny from their neighbors, are trying to cope with financial challenges and the evolving needs and desires of their congregations. On the other hand, immediate neighbors feel they are being unfairly affected by these church-supported activities that aren’t directly related to church services or religious education. The situation at the First Baptist Church is particularly problematic because of its extremely limited off-street parking and its location on a busy corner. And to make matters even more complex, the intersection of Bryant and California Avenue is currently slated by the city to have a roundabout installed and the four-way stop signs eliminated. (This plan, however, is thankfully likely to be dropped or deferred due to the controversy surrounding the Ross Road roundabouts.) Because the city code defines churches narrowly, as simply “a use providing facilities for regular organized religious worship and religious education incidental thereto,” any church that is currently renting out space or hosting a variety of secular events is technically violating the law and should be required, as was the First Baptist Church, to apply for a conditional-use permit as a “community center,” which allows for a broad range of uses. The First Baptist Church situation has therefore caught the attention of other Palo Alto churches and raises concern that they are just one neighbor’s complaint away from a conflict. After a long discussion, the planning commission ended up endorsing the city staff’s recommendation, with a few changes, that a conditional-use permit be granted to First Baptist Church. If approved by the council, the conditions attempt to alleviate the impacts on neighbors by restricting hours of operation and the maximum number of people who can be on the church property for an event and impose requirements for a traffic-management plan and parking and traffic monitors during peak periods. Increasing fines may be assessed for violations, but the city planning director will also have the authority to modify the use permit if the neighborhood is not being adequately protected. We support this approach as a stop gap measure to resolve the First Baptist Church problem and believe it appropriately balances the interests of neighbors with those of the church community. But we agree with the planning commission that a longer term and better approach is for the city to look at amending its definition of “church” to allow for secular uses under carefully developed policies that protect legitimate neighbor interests. Q

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Letters Stop Castilleja expansion

Editor, Allowing a school, already over-enrolled for the last 15 years, to further expand and further alter my neighborhood, does not equal supporting women’s education. And opposing a further grab on the part of the school does not equal opposing women’s education. The inference of Castilleja School’s lawn signage that it is is offensive. Over the 34 years we have lived next to the school, we have seen it go from a boarding school to a school attended by day students, many of whom appear to have cars of their own to drive themselves to and from school. My family has seen the second block of Melville (yes, there was a second block of Melville) go from a quiet cul-de-sac where my children played and learned to ride their bicycles to

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In response to ‘Editorial: The housing overlay’

Posted April 7 at 2:28 p.m. by Margaret Heath, a resident of the College Terrace: While the city may define Below Market Rate housing as up to 80 percent AMI (an income of up to $80,000 a year), I believe that the nonprofit housing corporations are limited to 60 percent AMI by their sources of funding. For-profit companies do not qualify for subsidies and need a return on investment. Given the cost of land they will by necessity build units aimed at those at the top end of the spectrum, earning $120,000 a year. Therein lies the choice. Because it seems to me the zoning could facilitate one or the other but not both. I’m curious about what happens if the for-profit housing companies use this zoning to build. Will the Palo Alto Housing Corporation manage the units? If not, who will

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part of Castilleja. Like magic, it just disappeared one day. I don’t this to happen again to this little residential neighborhood. Why should Castilleja merit special privileges and special considerations to over-build on their small lot? Marie Macy Melville Avenue, Palo Alto

On transportation for elders

Editor, The resources of the elderly are diminished, but so are their transportation needs. Having no job means little or no income but also no daily commute. Having no car or inadequate vision means no garage and parking needs. The problem is getting enough people together to maintain a car and hire a driver. This could be accomplished by an organization sending a car, minivan or bus to collect people from their homes and bring them to the destination. For instance, the Palo Alto Medical Foundation might coordinate appointments so that everybody from monitor whether or not these units remain continually occupied by the demographic they were built for? Because if not it makes the new zoning overlay meaningless. Just another version of the “public benefit” in the PC zoning that was so abused.

In response to ‘How law enforcement’s response to active shootings has changed’

Posted April 8 at 12:19 a.m. by Jon Keeling, a resident of Community Center: We are fortunate to have a police force in Palo Alto that is so well-trained. I took part in the first of the two active shooter scenario training sessions PAPD organized

south Palo Alto would come on Monday and everybody from west Palo Alto would come on Tuesday, and so forth. La Comida could pick up people at various stops, such as the YMCA and the library. Churches, also, could pick up worshippers. Groups hosting lectures and seminars, especially paid ones, could easily send out a car or van to pick up attendees. Stephanie Munoz Alma Street, Palo Alto

Patronize The Market

Editor, The people of our fair city need to patronize The Market at Edgewood on Embarcadero Road near U.S. Highway 101. The last grocery store in that location was closed due to the owners’ return to the East Coast. The current market is a gem and is not well-patronized. I encourage people to check it out to see what they have been missing at the two local chain stores. Urban Cummings Parkinson Avenue, Palo Alto in 2016. Although I have gone through many emergency scenarios over the years, this was the most realistic I have been involved in. It was very wellexecuted and it was great to see the PAPD in action during this training. I am presently on the school safety committee in Los Altos, through which I have been making recommendations. I accompanied staff and the LAPD in a recent lock-down drill, which I felt was not as thorough as it could/should have been but at least it was something. There is always more we can do to prepare ourselves for various emergencies and violent situations. It is good to know that the PAPD is doing so much to prepare themselves to help our community. Q

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Guest Opinion On stewardship and being a good neighbor by Rick Mixon church is not a building. A congregation may have a “church building,” but that building is not “the church.” We sometimes sing a song by Baptist songwriter Ken Medema that urges: ome uild a hur h with soul and s irit ome uild a hur h of flesh and one. It’s people who make up the church — flesh and bone. It’s people who comprise the congregation — soul and spirit. Medema continues: e need no tower rising s yward no house of wood or glass or stone. He’s right about that, too. We don’t have to have the building to be the church. But, in the case of First Baptist Church of Palo Alto, we have a building of wood and glass and stone, with a graceful tower reaching skyward. What are we to do with it? If we were starting our congregation today, I doubt that we would even consider building such a structure on the corner of Bryant Street and North California Avenue. For one thing, we could not begin to afford the property given today’s values. However, 70 years ago our forebears did buy this property and built this building on it. The times were different. The church was different. The neighborhood was different. In 1947, when churches were experiencing the post-World War II boom, we had 600 to 700 members and functioned as both church and community center. Most

religious institutions in those days functioned in that way, and they were built in neighborhoods to provide easy access for those whom they served. Activities involving music, art, education, service, counseling, leadership training and community building were common. Business contacts were made and business conducted in and around the church. Since that time, more opportunities for community involvement have arisen than most of us can imagine. The role of the church has shifted in that it is no longer considered “the community center.” Still, churches and other religious institutions continue to be important community centers. In this way we continue, as the prophet Jeremiah exhorted his people several millennia ago, to “seek the welfare of the city. ... For,” he proclaimed, “in its welfare you will find your welfare” (Jeremiah 29:7). However, we are not starting our congregation today. In fact, First Baptist Church has been actively involved in the life of the city of Palo Alto for 125 years, 70 of those operating from the current church building at 305 North California. The building we have at this address is a legacy, a gift from our forebears. What are we to do with it? It was not so difficult to figure out what to do with our handsome, spacious building today. The uses are obvious, the need is significant, and the opportunities are myriad. When I became pastor 12 years ago, it was my observation that the building was severely under-utilized. I said to the Church Council early on that this was not good stewardship of what we have been given nor was it fulfilling the mission of our congregation to let the building sit

empty. After its people, our building is our most important asset. I will confess that part of the motivation for expanding the use of the building was economic. As with many religious institutions in the western world, we are property rich and cash limited. We need to be creative in order to balance our budget. Generating income from the building seemed a logical way to do that. Some of our congregation argued that we were moving away from being church by also becoming landlords and a rental agency. I had to wrestle with that. I knew it wasn’t true, but I wasn’t sure why. What I have discovered over the years, by sharing this space with our partners (we no longer refer to them as tenants or renters), is that every activity and organization that goes on in our church building is consonant with our mission statement. Yes, the first function — to worship God — fits easily within the city’s definition of a religious institution; the others — to educate, to serve, to cultivate community — can be interpreted much more broadly and we do. From the church’s perspective, the activities and organizations that share our space and help sustain it are all oriented toward seeking “the welfare of the city.” This may not fit precisely what people had in mind when they built this building in 1947, but I believe that many of those wise and creative pioneers would applaud what we are doing with their legacy today. For them, like us, being the church was not about the building but about what one did with gifts one had been given. In gratitude for this building, we seek always to be good and responsible stewards, working to bring about “God’s Beloved Community” here in the city of Palo Alto.

That said, it is important to note that we value our neighborhood and our neighbors. We very much want to be a good neighbor. We are aware of the concerns of some of our neighbors about noise, parking and traffic. We share those concerns and are working hard to address them. Consideration of appropriate partners to share our space regularly has included the size and nature of the group along with the noise, parking needs and traffic that will be generated. Given what we have heard from our concerned neighbors, we are quite willing to give additional consideration to those concerns in scheduling further use of the building as well as making changes to the building. Among the changes are the installation of air-conditioning and double-paned windows in our Fellowship Hall that will significantly mitigate noise; creation of a system for letting neighbors know in advance what is happening in the building; assurance that there is a workable method for neighbors to raise their concerns as they happen; and work with all our partners to create scheduling that will lessen concerns about traffic and parking. Now that the New Mozart School of Music has left the building, iSing Silicon Valley Girlchoir has adjusted its schedule, and the city has created a drop-off zone in front the church, the problems with congestion have been largely alleviated. We are open to receiving other suggestions for addressing concerns so that we can continue to live in our location as good neighbors for years to come. Q Rick Mixon is the pastor of First Baptist Church of Palo Alto. He can be reached at pastorfbcpa@gmail.com.

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What superstitions do you believe in, if any? Asked on California Avenue in Palo Alto. Question, interviews and photographs by Josh Code.

Hannah Croager

Peggy McKee

Josh Bingham

Aditi Chandra

Maria Mendoza

Student Manchester, United Kingdom

Retired Teacher Cowper Street, Palo Alto

Human Capital Consultant Rinconada Avenue, Palo Alto

Teacher Tennyson Avenue, Palo Alto

Student E. O’Keefe Street, East Palo Alto

“I don’t think I believe in any.”

“I always throw salt over my shoulder if I spill it.”

“I don’t step on cracks on a sidewalk. ... I step over those.”

“Traveling internationally on Friday the 13th.”

“If a black cat walks in front of you, that’s bad luck.”

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PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE BROADCAST LIVE ON KZSU, FM 90.1 CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 26 ***************************************** THIS IS A SUMMARY OF COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS. THE AGENDA WITH COMPLETE TITLES INCLUDING LEGAL DOCUMENTATION CAN BE VIEWED AT THE BELOW WEBPAGE: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/agendas/default.asp AGENDAâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;SPECIAL MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;COUNCIL CHAMBERS April 16, 2018 AT 5:00 PM

Study Session 1. Earth Day Report 2018 Special Orders of the Day 2. Junior Girl Scout Troop 60016 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bronze Awardâ&#x20AC;? Project Declaring May as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plastic Straw Awareness Monthâ&#x20AC;? Consent Calendar 4. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or his Designee to Sign Related Agreements for Transportation Projects and Adoption of a Resolution for SB 1 Fiscal Year 2019 Project List for Capital Improvement Program Project PE-13011, Charleston-Arastradero Corridor Project 5. Approval of Three Contracts With: 1) Delta Dental for Dental Claim Administration; 2) Vision Service Plan for Vision Claim Administration and Fully Insured Vision Plan; and 3) Life Insurance Company of North America (CIGNA) for Underwriting of the City of Palo Altoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Plans for Three Years for Each Contract 6. Approve and Authorize the City Manager or his Designee to Execute the Contract With AECOM in the Railroad Grade Separation and Safety Improvements Project (PL-17001) in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,278,660 for Planning, Community Engagement, Engineering, and Environmental Analysis Services Related to Railroad Grade Separations (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Connecting Palo Altoâ&#x20AC;? Program), Subject to Authorization of Individual Task Orders When Funding is Available 7. SECOND READING: Adoption of a Park Improvement Ordinance for Replacement of the Baylands Boardwalk (PE-14018) (FIRST READING: April 2, 2018 PASSED: 8-0 DuBois Absent) 8. Adoption of a Resolution Opposing a Potential November 2018 Ballot Measure: The Tax Fairness, Transparency, and Accountability Act of 2018 Action Items 9. PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of an Ordinance (1) Amending Chapter 4.64 (Permits for Retailers of Tobacco Products) of the Municipal Code to Allow Fees to be set by Ordinance; and (2) Amending the Fiscal Year 2018 Municipal Fee Schedule to add an Application and Permit Fee for the Tobacco Retailer Permit Program 7 <)30* /,(905.! :[HŃ&#x153; 9LX\LZ[Z *V\UJPS! 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Herbert Kaiser, a diplomat and non-profit founder, died of heart failure on March 30 in his Palo Alto home. Kaiser was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where he attended school and worked in the local naval yard. He joined the Navy in 1942 and served on a submarine stationed at Pearl Harbor. After his military service, the G.I. Bill allowed Kaiser to attend Swarthmore College, where he met his wife, Joy Dana Sundgaard. He graduated in 1949. After 33 years serving the U.S. State Department as a diplomat in Europe, Kaiser retired and founded the non-profit Medical

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Education for South African Blacks with his wife. The organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission was to provide financial and academic support for South African people of color looking to pursue careers in health and medicine. Kaiser moved to Palo Alto in 1993 after falling in love with California as a young adult. He adored nature and most enjoyed walking through the Palo Alto Baylands with his family in his free time. He is survived by his wife, Joy Sundgaard of Palo Alto; three children, Tim Kaiser of Toronto; Paul Kaiser of New York City; and Gail Kaiser of Palo Alto; and six grandchildren. Kaiserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memorial service will be held in Palo Alto. His family will announce when the service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Doctors Without Borders.

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Special opportunity! Custom Ranch home perfectly situated on a private cul-de-sac in a premier location just blocks from Downtown and Stanford. 12,000 sq ft lot.

Portola Valley Ranch-Panoramic views of Windy Hill, updated 3BD, 2BA home, modern kitchen, family room + huge decks.

Umang Sanchorawala

650.960.5363 usanchor@apr.com License# 01471341

License# 01399145

Shelly Roberson

650.823.4624 pkalish@apr.com License# 00702818

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Derk Brill

650.543.1117 dbrill@apr.com PALO ALTO $3,100,000

PALO ALTO $3,100,000

Sold! In desirable Green Gables, bright and inviting 3bd, 2ba. Remodeled kitchen opens to great room. The home is ďŹ lled with skylights & windows. Represented Buyer.

Sold! Updated 3BR/2BA home features vaulted ceilings and open ďŹ&#x201A;oorplan in a private and secure location. Sold with multiple offers!

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Shelly Roberson

650.543.1117 dbrill@apr.com License# 01256035

PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE

PALO ALTO $3,000,000

Coming Soon! Excellent cul-de-sac location in Green Gables features a 1,879sf 3BR/2BA Eichler home on an expansive 8,976sf lot. Close to schools and shopping.

Sold! North Palo Alto-SOLD in 7 days with multiple offers in As-Is condition, closed escrow in 22 days.

Greg Celotti

650.245.4490 jteng@apr.com

BURLINGAME $2,998,000

MOUNTAIN VIEW CALL FOR PRICE

Coming Soon! Beautiful - 2 years new - 5 bed, 3.5 bath home with 3,312+/- sf on a quiet street near downtown Burlingame and excellent schools!

Coming Soon! Charming Ranch located in premier Waverley Park neighborhood. 4 bedroom and 3 bathrooms. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, parks and schools.

Shelly Roberson

650.464.3797 sroberson@apr.com License# 01143296

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Jenny Teng

650.740.1580 greg@apr.com

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Denise Simons 650.269.0210 dsimons@apr.com

STANFORD CALL FOR PRICE

PALO ALTO CALL FOR PRICE

Coming Soon! Stanford/Palo Alto -Entirely remodeled 5BD, 3.5BA home with 2619+/- SF interior and .26+/- acre lot.

Sold! A private courtyard welcomes you into this 4bd, 2ba updated Stern and Price home near top rated schools and Mitchell Park Community Center. Sold with 13 offers.

License# 01376733

Michele Harkov 650.773.1332 mharkov@apr.com License# 01838875

Jane Wei

650.283.3953 jwei@apr.com License# 01994669

MENLO PARK $2,625,000

REDWOOD CITY $2,600,000

Sold! Beautiful home with 3br/2ba, 1750 sqft living space. Large living room with library, large master suite addition. It is absolutely charming and a short walk to downtown Palo Alto.

Sold! Newly constructed open concept living. 2897 sq ft with European kitchen and retractable glass doors for outdoor entertaining.

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Liz Rhodes 650.722.3000 lrhodes@apr.com License# 01179852

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Shelly Roberson

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SAN CARLOS $2,425,000

Coming Soon! Midtown Palo Alto-3BD, 2BA home, near top-rated local schools, shopping, restaurants and public transit.

Sold! Two story home featuring gourmet kitchen, dining area, and master suite with walk-in closet, heated bathroom ﬂoor, and multiple decks.

Shari Ornstein STANFORD $2,400,000

PALO ALTO $2,365,000

Sold! Stanford Eligible Only! Inviting 4 bd /2ba, one level home with family room on lovely large lot in secluded culde-sac.

Sold! Barron Park Gem on charming Wisteria Lane this beautiful 3 BD/2.5 BATH at the end of a cobblestone culde-sac is the perfect spot to call home. Represented buyer.

Umang Sanchorawala

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Michael Johnston

PALO ALTO $2,350,000

MENLO PARK $2,300,000

Sold! This lovely 3 bd, 2 ba, home features a spacious living room, a wood-burning ﬁreplace, a formal dining rm, bay windows & hardwood ﬂrs. Represented buyer.

Sold! The Willows: Sold off-market: 2BD/1BA home, 8840+/- SF lot; Michael represented these ecstatic homebuyers.

Shelly Roberson

650.464.3797 sroberson@apr.com

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Dana van Hulsen

650.814.6682 sornstein@apr.com License# 01027693

Liz Rhodes 650.722.3000 lrhodes@apr.com

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Lori Buecheler 650.387.2716 lorib@apr.com

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Coming Soon! Emerald Hills -Nature-inspired living with 3BD, 1BA main res, 1BD, 1BA guest unit + studio on .47+/acres.

Coming Soon! Prime Old Palo Alto location with gorgeous remodeled kitchen and spacious living areas surrounded by peaceful gardens. 2 bedroom/1 bath.

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Lynne Mercer

John Forsyth James

650.906.0162 Lmercer@apr.com License# 00796211

MOUNTAIN VIEW CALL FOR PRICE

MOUNTAIN VIEW $1,988,000

Coming Soon! 3BR/2BA contemporary with stylish updates, super location, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Delightful indoor/outdoor look and feel.

Picturesque home perfectly situation in St. Francis Acres neighborhood. 3 beds/2 full baths 1,390 sqft living space and 5,003 sqft lot.

Michael Johnston

650.533.5102 mjohnston@apr.com License# 01131203

License# 01143296

650.207.2017 kwilson@apr.com

MENLO PARK $1,700,000

PALO ALTO $1,688,000

Investment Opportunity in The Willows: 2BD, 1BA house on 6850+/- SF lot. Lot value only. Lots of potential.

Charming downtown bungalow offers two bedrooms remodeled kitchen and bathroom. Walk to town.

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Stacey Woods 650.793.4583 swoods@apr.com

PALO ALTO $1,650,000

SAN JOSE $1,578,000

Downtown Palo Alto-2BD, 2BA condo with ﬁreplace, 10-ft ceilings, balcony and lots of amenities; 55+ community.

Sold! Centrally located & close to downtown Willow Glen. 3bed/2ba. Updated kitchen & baths. Oversized lot w/ separate ﬁnished garage/workshop.

Michael Johnston

650.533.5102 mjohnston@apr.com

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Shelly Roberson

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Christy Giuliacci

REDWOOD CITY $1,498,000

PALO ALTO $1,449,000

Mid-century mod Eichler-style home, entirely rebuilt in 2000, 4BD/3BA, walls of windows, bamboo ﬂoors, proliﬁc gardens

Fantastic 2 bd/2.5 ba town home offers privacy and the best of urban living just steps to vibrant California Ave shopping, dining & Caltrain.

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Charles Jacob

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MENLO PARK CALL FOR PRICE

MOUNTAIN VIEW $1,332,000

Sold! Adorable Bungalow styled 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom 1380 square foot home on a 7420 square foot lot. Lots of upgrades. Hardwood Floors. A must see!

Sold! Stunningly remodeled 2 bed, 1.5 bath end-unit townhouse with soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, 2-car garage and private patio. Sold with 16 offers.

Sophie Tsang

Lynne Mercer

650.687.7388 sophie@apr.com License# 013399145

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REDWOOD CITY CALL FOR PRICE

Coming Soon! Looking for something with walking score of 100? Bright & Open 2 bedroom top ﬂoor unit. Perfect urban living for all ages.

Coming Soon! Beautiful 2BR/1BA with hardwood ﬂoors, crown molding, many custom upgrades. Separate cottage, super convenient location.

Pat Kalish

License# 00796211

Sophie Tsang

650.823.4624 pkalish@apr.com License# 00702818

License# 01376733

650.687.7388 sophie@apr.com

MENLO PARK $1,100,000

SAN FRANCISCO $1,200,000

Coming Soon! Darling, recently updated 3BR/1BA home in Belle Haven area, just blocks from FB and many new & soon to come area amenities.

Coming soon! Pride of ownership with this move-in ready home. 3bd, 2.5ba, 2 car attached garage,. Walking distance to Daly City BART station. www.35SantaCruz.com

License# 013399145

Michele Harkov 650.773.1332 mharkov@apr.com License# 01838875

Terry Rice

650.207.4142 trice@apr.com License# 00621581

SAN JOSE CALL FOR PRICE

SAN MATEO $601,000

Sold! An exceptional opportunity to update this 1938 bungalow in Burbank neighborhood near University of Santa Clara. 2bd/1ba/DR.

Sold! Bright and spacious top ﬂoor condo. Floor-to-ceiling windows infuse plenty of light, overlooking pool and western view.

Liz Rhodes 650.722.3000 lrhodes@apr.com License# 01179852

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Arts & Entertainment A weekly guide to music, theater, art, culture, books and more, edited by Karla Kane

Susan Dackerman has been Cantor Art Center’s director since September.

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pool of candidates for the Asian art position, most of whom have expertise in both traditional and contemporary Asian art. She also said that she is working with staff to develop a program of AsianAmerican art, given the importance of Asian culture in the Bay Area. Dackerman is well aware of the many and varied constituents that the museum serves: faculty, students and the general public. She credited previous director Connie Wolf with encouraging more interdisciplinary programming, collaborations with other university

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departments, and for bringing students into the museum. “Nearly a quarter of a million visitors come to the museum each year, and they come regularly. We have to have programming that has a wide appeal,” she said. But how to appeal to students, who are perhaps more prone to look at art online, as well as to older members, who may prefer traditional art, and the casual visitor? “Basically, I think that a good exhibition is a good exhibition,” she said. “It appeals to everyone and it exists on a variety of levels, and people who come to it get

what they need from it. People want to have an engaging and interesting encounter with art.” She also feels that there does not have to be a divide between the university community and the public. “There are ways of engaging the academic community for public programs,” she said. “We are talking about starting a program of short conversations in the galleries around objects. This would be a real conversation with scholars, perhaps in other fields.” She gave an example of a large-scale Damien Hirst sculpture, The

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usan Dackerman’s office windows overlook the Cantor Art Center’s Rodin Sculpture Garden where, she said, “There are people looking at the art at all times of day.” She also has the vantage point of being in the center of Stanford University’s arts district, which includes the neighboring Anderson Collection and, directly across Museum Way, Bing Concert Hall. Since starting her position as the John and Jill Freidenrich Director of the Cantor Arts Center last September, she has been familiarizing herself with the rich history of the arts at Stanford, as well as assessing the current museum staff and programming. Unlike her predecessors, Tom Seligman and Connie Wolf, Dackerman is not an alumna of the university, nor has she had any previous academic connection to Stanford. “It has been a pleasure getting to know the museum collection, what people want to see and what are the visitors’ favorites — what they come back to see,” she said. She finds the Stanford community, and the Bay Area in general, to be very friendly, she said. And she is certainly happy with our mild climate after years of living on the East Coast. Dackerman attended Vassar College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in art history, then got her doctorate at Bryn Mawr College. Her first museum job was as assistant curator at the Baltimore Museum of Art. From there, she worked as curator of prints at the Harvard Art Museums for 10 years. While at Harvard, she was involved in the planning for the renovation of the museum and galleries. She also organized major exhibitions and produced scholarly catalogs. Prior to coming to Stanford, she was a Getty scholar and consortium professor at the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles. When asked why she would leave the scholarly enclaves, usually protected from palace politics, for the demanding role of museum director she replied, “During my time as a scholar and curator, people created conditions for me to do good work. I felt like it was my turn to start creating those conditions for others.” She has the rare opportunity to form her own curatorial team, thanks to staff attrition and new positions being funded. “We will be filling five positions in the curatorial department,” she said. Curators in American, European, Asian and African art will be hired, as well as a curator for photography and new media. She spoke excitedly of the “excellent”

Void, now on loan to the Cantor. It consists of 5,000 hand-crafted pills displayed on metal rows and encased in a frame. “This piece presents an opportunity to have conversations between the public and, say, someone from the medical school talking about addiction, or someone from the law school talking about big pharma.” While planning programs and developing audiences are the more visible part of her job, Dackerman must also attend to the day-to-day running of the museum. One of the first things she did was to meet individually with each staff member to find out from them what was working and what wasn’t. She said that monthly staff meetings are held and usually have a theme. “Last month we looked at the mission statement and what we could improve upon. A new one will be written in the coming months.” In regards to Stanford’s reputation as a high-tech, science and entrepreneurial hub, Dackerman said she did not feel that the arts were underrepresented. “The arts need to seem relevant. People here are so busy, their time is taken up. We need to offer exhibitions that address relevant and contemporary concerns, that address the world we live in, such as environment, politics and identity issues,” she said. “Art is an amazing springboard for representation of those ideas, as well as discussions about those ideas.” She is excited about several upcoming major exhibitions: “Inkworld,” contemporary Chinese ink painting from the collection of Stanford alumni Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki (opening in May) and “Contact Warhol,” a gift of the artist’s contact prints planned for the fall. On April 27, the museum will be open 24 hours for a screening of “111 Vigilia, Canto, Leiture,” a performance work by Nuno Ramos. “In a museum of this size,” Dackerman said, “there is always something for someone to like.” Despite her busy life on campus, Dackerman commutes back to her home in Los Angeles on weekends. “I like having both worlds, the Bay Area and L.A., available,” she said. This has not kept her from exploring Palo Alto, where she frequents Thyme restaurant — “small, good food and great wine list.” She also enjoys driving along the coast. Dackerman seems pleased and happy with her new gig. She described attending a recent performance at Bing and walking outside afterwards, looking straight ahead at the Cantor Arts Center. “Wow,” she thought to herself, “That looks great there!”Q Freelance writer Sheryl Nonnenberg can be emailed at nonnenberg@aol.com.

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Local jazz legend pays tribute to James Bond with his Secret Agent Band

Peninsula drummer Akira Tana will perform music from the world of James Bond with his Secret Agent Band.

rummer, bandleader and Peninsula native Akira Tana gets a chance to play close to home this week when he and his band perform at the Bing Studio cabaret at Stanford University on Saturday, April 14. With his Secret Agent Band, Tana and his bandmates present the music heard in James Bond films with a jazz aesthetic. The project has its roots in his “Secret Agent Men” album, which was released domestically in 2002. It features such jazz heavyweights as organists Dr. Lonnie Smith and Lonnie Liston Smith (no relation), guitarist Rodney Jones and bassist Rufus Reid, with whom he partnered as TanaReid for years. “Secret Agent Men” covered music associated with espionage films and television programs: Lalo Schifrin’s “Theme from Mission: Impossible,” “It’s Probably Me” from “Lethal Weapon III,” the nearly titular “Secret Agent Man” and songs from the James Bond franchise such as “From Russia with Love.” Starting with “Dr. No” from 1962, the James Bond film oeuvre has stretched through “Spectre” from 2015, with a 25th installment planned for next year. Vocalists from Dame Shirley Bassey, Louis Armstrong and Sir Tom Jones to Sir Paul McCartney, Tina Turner and Adele have all sung theme songs to various James Bond motion pictures. “As well as being familiar, people really enjoy it because it’s really good music,” Tana said. “Like when Otonowa (Tana’s Japanese-American quartet) goes to Japan, we do these Japanese songs. And the audience may not know what the hell is going on when we improvise. But when we play the melody, they recognize them and sing along. “It’s been real cool thing to discover how cool these Bond songs are,” he continued. “And the lyrics are incredibly clever.”

For the Bing Studio shows, the Secret Agent Band will consist of vocalist Annie Sellick, tenor saxophonist James Mahone, guitarist Jeff Massanari and organist Midori Ono. Tana is flying Sellick out from Nashville and Ono in from Nara, Japan and appreciates the diversity of backgrounds on the bandstand. “It’s not like the record,” he pointed out, noting the absence of a bass player and a dedicated percussionist. “It’s been a quintet; more of a jazz-oriented combo. So it’s streamlined and a little looser. Tana enjoyed growing up in Palo Alto, where he was able to witness Miles Davis opening up for locals the Grateful Dead at the Fillmore. After graduating from Gunn High School, he attended Harvard as an East Asian studies major. Staying in the Boston area, he went on to study classical percussion at New England Conservatory with the famed Vic Firth. After settling in New York City, Tana quickly established himself on the jazz scene, gigging and recording with the likes of Art Farmer, James Moody and the Heath Brothers. He was Wynton Marsalis’ first roommate in the Big Apple, when the trumpeter and future cultural icon attended Julliard. Since returning to California in 1998, he continually reunites with friends and former classmates. “I’ve just been getting Facebook messages from some of these high school friends that I haven’t seen in 30 or 40 years,” he said. “Some of them live outside of Palo Alto. But they’ve heard about these shows, and they’re actually coming. They’re getting a hotel room, and they want to get together. So that’s a nice side benefit of these concerts.” Q ree an e r ter s at an e e a e at s n eart n net

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Love lost and found heatre or s offers romanti he ridges of adison ounty by Karla Kane

THEATER REVIEW Michael (Matt Herrero) and Carolyn (Jessia Hoffman). She loves her family but feels increasingly lonely and isolated, homesick for the Italian life, family and dreams of becoming an artist that she left behind years ago. While Bud and the kids head off on a road trip to enter Carolyn’s prize steer into a 4-H fair competition, Francesca, home alone, encounters National Geographic photographer Robert Kincaid (Rob Richardson), on assignment to photograph the county’s picturesque covered bridges. Sparks fly, and soon they’ve moved on from small talk and iced tea to declarations of love and a steamy affair. They know they have just a few days together before Francesca’s family returns, giving their romance an air of sadness and guilt mixed in with the joy of unexpectedly finding each other. Soon enough, Francesca must make a choice: stay with her humdrum existence and the family that desperately depends on her, or accept Robert’s plea that she join him in his life of

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f you were aware of pop culture in the 1990s, you may recall a book (and then a movie, starring Meryl Streep) called “The Bridges of Madison County.” The novel, by Robert James Waller, was both adored for its sensual, tear-jerking portrayal of grown-up romance and mocked as schmaltzy and overwrought. A few years back, the tale of the doomed love between a lonely farm wife and a hunky photographer was adapted into a Broadway musical by Jason Robert Brown (“Parade,” “The Last Five Years”) and Marsha Norman (“The Secret Garden”). TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, with Robert Kelley directing, has brought the swoony story, set in 1965, to local audiences this spring. Joan Hess stars as Francesa, the Naples-born war bride who immigrated to Iowa with her U.S. soldier husband, Bud (Timothy Gulan), to escape her devastated homeland and some personal heartache. Two decades later, Francesca (or Fran, as Bud calls her), has settled into life as a Midwestern farm wife in Madison County, Iowa, raising teens

o ert o i hardson and ran es a Joan ess share a s e ial ottle of randy in adison ounty resented y heatre or s Sili on alley. adventure. Whatever she chooses, it’s clear there will be pain and a large “what if?” hovering around her for the rest of her days. Francesca, as embodied by Hess, is a sympathetic, dignified character. She’s been a paragon of virtue for most of her life, appearing to be almost too-saintly as the perfect mother, but enters into the

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affair with Robert with clear-eyed, full willingness and no hesitation, taking the lead as the instigator of the romance and only seemingly rattled when answering phone calls from Bud. Hess delivers a passable Italian-American accent and an operatic soprano voice (in line with how the music is written), although a more natural, earthier vocal delivery might be more effective for the character. She does get across Francesca’s deep sense of longing, especially in the sad, lovely second-act number “Almost Real,” in which she flashes back to her life in Naples, giving a deeper glimpse into her losses and broken dreams. Richardson, as Robert, isn’t given as much character development to work with but does an excellent job of portraying him as a mix of charming vagabond and wounded loner with a troubled past. His singing voice gets strained a bit in a few crescendos but he was a good casting choice for the rugged-yet-sensitive heartthrob. The supporting characters and ensemble members all demonstrate strong vocal chops. In fact, there are a number of songs granted to secondary characters that seem to serve solely as filler and that stretch out an already quitelong show. However, as possibly unnecessary as these secondary numbers are, they’re also among the most enjoyable, songwritingand-performance-wise, so I can’t quite make the argument they should be cut. Courtney Stokes appears in one scene as Robert’s ex, Marion, and sings a pretty, folk-tinged number (“Another Life”); nosy-but-wellmeaning neighbor Marge (Maureen McVerry) is delightful in her sassy pop song “Getting Closer”; and Bud and neighbor Charlie (a funny Martin Rojas Dietrich) get a rousing gospel number (“When I’m Gone”). The majority of the music, though, belongs to Francesca and

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Robert, and, although Brown’s score evokes the stirring melancholy of their romance, it is short on actual melodies that capture the ear of the listener. Their songs all blend together in a sort of meandering, similar mid-tempoballad stew. The orchestration, though, headed by William Liberatore and with sound design by Jeff Mockus, sounds great: smooth and polished and with nice touches of acoustic guitar and violins. The set and lighting design, by Wilson Chin and Pamila Gray, respectively, is stunning, with a backdrop portraying the wide Iowa sky and moving set pieces forming one of the fabled bridges as well as Bud and Francesca’s midcentury kitchen. “The Bridges of Madison County” is, in some ways, full of melodramatic cliche: The bored housewife, the stereotypical portrayal of the American heartland, the handsome outsider who shakes things up. However, cliches often persist because there’s something resonant about them, which there certainly is in this case. Audiences will swoon and cry along with Francesca, no doubt mulling over a few “what-ifs” of their own. While you can argue over whether Francesca makes the right choices, it’s hard to argue with the lyrics of her final song, in which she concludes, despite some heartache, to love is “always better.” Q Arts & Entertainment Editor Karla Kane can be emailed at kkane@paweekly.com. What: “The Bridges of Madison County” Where: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. When: Through April 29 (see online for complete schedule). Cost: $35-$75. Info: Go to theatreworks.org.

Above: S ring is settling in at lo al farmers mar ets with straw erries and as aragus starting to ome into season. At right: itrus hard eets and other rodu e for sale at the ortola alley armers ar et. by Christine Lee Photos by Veronica Weber arly spring was on full display at the Portola Valley Farmers’ Market last week, with winter’s bright orange and yellow citruses illuminating one corner of the market while bundles of bok choy, chard and cabbage filled another. Springtime is settling in at all local farmers markets, as winter citruses and root vegetables transition into berries, deep green vegetables, avocados and more. For many farmers and consumers, there is one vegetable that officially marks the arrival of spring: asparagus. “As soon as you see asparagus in the market, you know spring is here,” said Maria Abad, marketing manager at Sigona’s Farmers Market in Palo Alto. “You might find asparagus all year long, but they’re not as sweet and tender. Prices will also go down.” Asparagus will remain at its peak for another month, according to Eva Heninwolf, president of the downtown Palo Alto farmers market, which opens for the season on May 12. She said she likes to add it to a frittata with leeks. Bianca Pardini of the Urban Village Farmers’ Market Association, which runs the California Avenue farmers market in Palo Alto, treats spring asparagus simply: shaved into long strips and topped with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, lemon, olive oil, Maldon salt and freshly cracked pepper. For Heninwolf, spring is a time for salads that mix both dark and light greens. Salad ingredients that are in season include kale, spinach and chard as well as other lettuces, broccoli and cauliflower due to the region’s access to both inland and coastal farms. Artichokes are also in season for a

short period of time in the spring. Produce is often harvested immaturely in the spring, Heninwolf said, such as green garlic and new potatoes. Green garlic can be eaten raw or added to any dish with some olive oil. New potatoes are creamier, Heninwolf said, and pair well with a bit of butter and salt. All sorts of legumes — English peas, snap peas, snow peas, fava beans — will make their debut in the springtime. Heninwolf loves to socialize around a bowl of boiled fava beans with some Parmesan cheese and beer. “There’s this bright green popping out of the (beans’) dull coat and that’s basically what spring is like,” she said. “It’s really simple and really social.” Strawberries have been the first of the berries to make their appearance at local markets, to the excitement of many. They’ll be sweetest and biggest come May, according to Abad. Stem berries, she said, are larger — and excellent for dipping into chocolate. Heninwolf likes to pair early-season strawberries with whipped cream. Look for rhubarb, also seasonal to the spring, to make strawberry-rhubarb pies. A particularly anticipated variety are the Albion strawberries from Watsonville, which are “super sweet” due to the area’s ideal soil and weather, Abad said. Moti Phillips, marketing director at the California Farmers’ Market Association, called Watsonville the “strawberry capital of the world.” Later in the spring, usually in midMay, all kinds of berries will show up at local markets: raspberries, boysenberries, blueberries, blackberries. Mixed berries mean dessert creations and baking opportunities. Maggie Foard, who runs the Portola Valley Farmers’ Market, said she’s looking

forward to making berry preserves. Spring also means cherry season, which is “special” and fleeting in nature, Phillips said. Cherries are usually in season for only about three to six weeks. While the ubiquitous Bing cherry is widely sought after for its crispness and large size, other varieties are worth exploring: the Brooks cherry, a firm red, or a Royal Anne cherry, a yellow cherry similar in appearance to the popular Rainier variety. “Everyone should try all the different cherries. They all have their own special flavor,” Heninwolf said. Along with cherries, apricots will be one of the first stone fruits to “join the party,” Phillips said, signaling that peaches, nectarines and summer are on the horizon. While apricots are great for preserving and drying, the Blenheim variety prove they are equally as good eaten fresh, she said. Another exciting arrival to local markets are California-grown avocados. “Avocados (in the spring) are a lot smoother and the oil content within them is a lot more prominent,” Abad said. “You’ll see it and you’ll taste it.” She prefers the classic Hass avocado for its creamy richness. While spring is a great time for vegetables and fruits, Heninwolf said she is also looking out for seasonal flowers. “This year, because of the rain, they’re going to be unbelievable,” she said. For those who love their winter citruses and root vegetables, worry not. The “late cooler weather” this year means it’s still transition season, so there’s plenty of winter produce such as navel oranges and carrots for the next few weeks, Heninwolf said.Q Editorial assistant Christine Lee can be emailed at clee@paweekly.com. www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • April 13, 2018 • Page 35

Eating Out

ShopTalk CHEESECAKE FACTORY TO CLOSE ... After more than a decade of serving its vast menu at 375 University Ave. in Palo Alto, The Cheesecake Factory will close in May. Alethea Rowe, senior director of public relations, said in a statement that the company decided to end its lease in Palo Alto. She declined to comment on why or when the lease was set to expire. The Cheesecake Factory’s last day will be Saturday, May 26. Rowe said the company is working with the staff “to help transition them to other opportunities, including transfers to our other area restaurants.” The local outpost of the national chain opened in 2003. — E.K.

Stanford Continuing Studies, the Center for Medieval and Early Modern Studies, the Office for Religious Life, and The Sarum Seminar present

Medieval Matters

Investigating Medieval History with Science

Michael McCormick

What can ice samples tell us about medieval economic collapse and about the possible consequences of climate change in today’s world? How do scientists and historians work together to enrich each other’s work? As chair of the Initiative for the Science of Human Past at Harvard, Michael McCormick contends with just these questions. Bridging libraries and labs, his research projects range broadly from human and disease genetics of ancient migrations and pandemics, paleoclimate reconstruction, the scientific archaeological investigation of a lost Visigothic royal city, and various digital humanities projects. In this talk, McCormick will present the potential, methods, and some early results of ongoing scientific investigation of the civilization of medieval western Eurasia.

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HERMES, SHAKE SHACK, BARRY’S ... Stanford Shopping Center is gearing up for the opening of eight new retailers in coming months, ranging from luxury designers and restaurants to a fitness center, according to a shopping center spokeswoman. French design house Hermes is set to open in a 6,000-square-foot store in midMay. This will be the company’s second location in the Bay Area and its first new store since 2011. Also coming in May is children’s apparel retailer Hanna Anderson. In early summer, the high-end British brand Burberry will relocate to a larger site next to Hermes. Lottie’s Creamery will be the first new eatery to join the outdoor shopping center’s roster of nearly 30 restaurants this spring followed by juice bar Joe & The Juice, Shake Shack and international coffee maker Nespresso, which are set to open this summer. The opening of Shake Shack marks the first Bay Area location for the modernday roadside burger stand. In September, Barry’s Bootcamp, the indoor fitness studio known for its low lighting, loud music and high-energy vibe, is set to bring its 50-minute cardio/strength-

training sessions to the Quarry Road side of the mall. Barry’s has been preparing to open at Stanford for at least a year. The West Hollywood-based company filed a conditional-use permit with the city of Palo Alto in April 2017 to allow for an exercise studio that will include locker rooms, a “FuelBar” and a retail area. Barry’s will be the fourth fitness studio to join Stanford Shopping Center, folllowing SoulCycle, Turbo 26 and Peloton. — L.T. LB STEAK CLOSES, TEMPORARILY ... After about six years in business at the corner of University Drive and Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park steakhouse LB Steak has closed temporarily to develop a new concept for the site, a team of restaurant owners, management and staff announced on April 2. Just what the concept will be has not yet been made public, but the plan is to reopen the restaurant sometime in the summer, according to restaurant spokesman Tom Walton. “We closed that location for business reasons and aren’t yet able to share the details of the new concept, but it will be something new and exciting with information to follow shortly,” he said. The restaurant at 898 Santa Cruz Ave. opened in July 2012 and was previously occupied by Marche restaurant, which closed in March 2011. It is considered a sister restaurant to Left Bank Brasserie down the street at 635 Santa Cruz Ave. The restaurant group also operates another LB Steak in Santana Row in San Jose. — K.B. Q Compiled by the Weekly staff; this week written by Kate Bradshaw, Elena Kadvany and Linda Taaffe. Got leads on interesting and news-worthy retail developments? The Weekly will check them out. Email shoptalk@paweekly.com.

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In the often grisly “You Were Never Really Here,” the protagonist’s weapon of choice is a ballpeen hammer. In many ways, Lynne Ramsay’s adaptation of Jonathan Ames’ novel functions like that hammer, a blunt instrument used to righteous ends. The film tends to the lurid and horrifying, the brutal and harrowing, and yet Ramsay’s limber direction and another phenomenal leading performance by Joaquin Phoenix lend the material an aching sensitivity and an arrhythmic but persistent heartbeat. Phoenix plays Joe, whose contract work for a private detective (John Doman) has a specialty: extracting children from sex slavery. Joe’s life of trauma — from childhood abuse to a Marine stint in the Persian Gulf to FBI investigations of sex traffickers — uniquely

motivates him, but the spiders in his mind and his emotional baggage also make him vulnerable. Joe suffers guilt that manifests as the ghosts of those he feels he has failed, including his childhood self. To stave off suicide, Joe does good works, caring for his elderly mother when not rescuing children. On his latest mission to save the 13-year-old daughter of a state senator, Joe runs into escalating trouble that plays out in a series of plot twists. The collision of sex trafficking and politics spells do-or-die stakes for all involved, and Joe’s maddening underworld descent into the very worst of human nature — where violence is the only language that matters — recalls Paul Schrader’s scripts for “Taxi Driver” and “Hardcore.” Ramsay respects the viewer’s

intelligence by refusing to spoonfeed or spell out; rather, she applies deliberately jagged editing and unsettlingly patchwork scoring to complicate the perspective on an otherwise straightforward plot. For, on paper, “You Were Never Really Here” sounds as if it could be a 1980s Charles Bronson movie: Violent male vigilante saves vulnerable females. But Ramsay, the celebrated Scottish filmmaker of “Ratcatcher” and “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” isn’t satisfied with sensation. Rather, she unfolds a spare but potent character study about grasping for grace and salvation amid horror. In Phoenix, she has a thoroughbred actor exceptionally well-qualified to convey trauma, grief, guilt, sadness and rage. It’s not for nothing that he won Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for this performance: he’s arguably the greatest American film actor at work today. The novel’s author, Jonathan Ames, may be better known as the creator of dry-witted cable-TV comedies “Bored to Death” and “Blunt Talk,” and fans of those shows may be surprised by the sadism here. There’s little that might be called comic relief, although Ramsay makes deliciously ironic use of vintage tunes ranging from “I’ve Never Been to Me” to “If I Knew You Were Comin’ (I’d Have Baked a Cake).” The film is, as they say, not for the faint of heart, but cineastes will find its disturbing journey well worth taking in the good company or Ramsay and Phoenix. ated for strong violen e distur ing and grisly images language and rief nudity. ne hour minutes. — Peter Canavese

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A weekly guide to home, garden and real estate news, edited by Elizabeth Lorenz

Home Front RHODODENDRON TALK ... The DeAnza Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society will host a talk on Wednesday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 18 of the Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. The program will feature Jason Martinez, a horticulturalist at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, who will speak about the Garden’s rhododendron collection, which he oversees. Martinez also is in charge of the Ancient Plant Garden, the Garden of Fragrance and the Mediterranean Garden.

SHARPEN YOUR TOOLS ... The Palo Alto UC Master Gardener program will host a hands-on workshop on how to sharpen pruning tools on Thursday, April 19, from 7-8:30 p.m. Master gardener Allen Buchinski will show attendees how to clean and sharpen hand pruners and loppers — even those that have been neglected — as well as how to keep their pruning tools in top working condition. Bring your pruners, and if you have one, a carbide or ceramic sharpening tool. The event will be at the Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto. ALL ABOUT WATER HEATERS ... On April 24, the City of Palo Alto will host a free talk on heat pump water heaters,which use electricity rather than natural gas to move heat from one place to another and are two to three times more energy efficient than conventional ones. The city is encouraging residents to switch to heat pump water heaters to help it reach its carbon reduction goals and launched a pilot program that offers $1,500 rebates to those who make the switch. According to the city’s website, the majority of Palo Alto’s residential water heaters are fueled by natural gas. The talk, which takes place from 3-6 p.m. at Mitchell Park Community Center, El Palo Alto Room, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, will cover what you can do to make the switch and how to receive your rebate. 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 elorenz@ paweekly.com. Deadline is one week before publication.

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Greigs replaced the lawn with yellow decomposed granite. Now there’s more of an emphasis on water-tolerant plants. “We used (the tour) as an excuse to redo the irrigation system. It was higgledy-piggledy,” Janet Greig said. “(The tour) provided an opportunity to look at stuff with a fresh eye.” On one side of the courtyard is a hot tub, surrounded by wood benches, a raised steel planter filled with succulents and several Shona tribe stone sculptures from Zimbabwe. Along the side of the house is the chicken coop, where three chickens reside. “One of Mary (Gordon)’s criteria is every room in the house needs to look out onto something,” Wylie Greig said. So, as one winds around Gordon’s characteristic meandering flagstone pathway, it’s easy to imagine the view from the master bedroom (an espaliered apple tree with a sculpture in front); from the kitchen (climbing roses); from the family room (camellias and an herb garden); and from the dining room (a bird bath plus pockets of variegated ivy hanging from the back fence. “Janet grew up in a ranch house, in the middle of an orchard,” Wylie said. Growing up with “gorgeous gardens but no professional designer,” Janet wanted to recreate that feeling, to always have something in bloom. It couldn’t take a lot of work to maintain while the kids were young, she added. “The side yards have their own characteristics,” Wylie said, noting that near the fence in back it’s quite sunny, while across the path and

nearer the house is deep shade. Many of their plantings are in pots that can be moved to follow the sun. It’s difficult not to experience plant envy when strolling through the garden rooms, whether it’s for the many trees (persimmon, fig, plums, lemon, Japanese maple, gray birch), flowers (Snow Panda Fringe, begonias, cyclamen, cymbidiums, camellias, roses, Iceland and Matilija poppies, pansies, iris), ground covers or even vegetables and fruit (peas, onions, squash, lettuce, blueberries). “We tend to mix vegetables in (with the trees and flowers). We try not to waste anything, in terms of space,” Wylie said. In one corner is a fig tree overhanging a curved bench and fountain, with a circular brick patio below. Some things have been tweaked over time. For example, the walkway in back used to break off into two legs, with an oval space planted with roses in the middle. Last year the Greigs removed one leg of the pathway and replaced it with three steel raised planter beds, each with a decorative metal trellis screen. “Things planted in them just explode,” Wylie said, because the sun heats the metal and soil inside. Wylie credits the success of their garden with “a little bit of planning, but a lot of luck. You learn what grows (where).” Each of the Greigs spends some time in the garden most days, getting rid of detritus and tidying up. But they’ve called on landscape designer Janet Enright to help them refresh the garden in

preparation for the tour. “We piddle around all the time. If there’s major digging, somebody else does it. ... The house is part of the garden furniture: Even when you’re inside, you feel like you’re in the garden,” Wylie said. Other gardens on the Spring Tour include: Q a lush formal garden with a tropical feel, with potted sago palms flanking both the front entry and the back garden; Q an arch of Magnolia Grandiflors leading to sculpture, stone benches and planters; Q a peaceful formal garden aimed at year-round outdoor living, complete with a planted wall fountain that resembles a wedding cake; Q views from all windows, as well as a pool, outdoor kitchen, gazebo and a treepoline (woven rope platform in a tree). In addition to touring the gardens, guests on the spring tour may want to check out the free activities at Gamble Garden, including the Over the Garden Fence market (gently used garden furniture, antiques, home decor, china and linens), plant sale, vendor marketplace, live music and a silent auction. Q Freelance writer Carol Blitzer can be emailed at carolgblitzer@ gmail.com. What: “California Dreaming” — Gamble Garden Spring Tour. When: Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Five gardens in Palo Alto plus Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Cost: $35 general admission, $30 for members and volunteers; pre-ordered (by April 21) lunch tickets are $18 for turkey, ham or vegetarian options catered by Calafia; limited lunch available on tour days. Info: Register online at www.gamblegarden.org or call 650-329-1356.

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SOLD $7,000,000

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Just-completed, three-level home on one of the most prestigious streets in central Menlo Park. Spanish-inspired exterior, posh designer appointments, towering ceilings, expansive windows with tree views, and sleek European white oak floors. Open-concept floor plan filled with natural light and designed with feng shui principles. Tremendous formal living and dining rooms plus inviting family room and dramatic gourmet kitchen crowned by century-old reclaimed wood ceiling beams. Personal accommodations comprise 5 bedroom suites and 6.5 bathrooms, highlighted by a luxurious master suite and a main-level bedroom suite. Lower level full of options for study, fitness, and play, including a theatre, exercise room, entertainment bar, and temperature-controlled wine cellar for 300+ bottles.

www.936Hobart.com JAIME LYNN JONES

JULIE MARIANI CASSEL

650.430.7000 jaime@jjphomes.com

650.435.2496 julie@jjphomes.com

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LICENSE #01782731

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$"30- "7& .06/5"*/ 7*&8 BEAUTIFUL LARGE LOT IN THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE WAVERLY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD

â&#x20AC;¢ Four spacious bedrooms â&#x20AC;¢ Two and one half bathrooms â&#x20AC;¢ Large family room/dining room combination overlooking beautiful backyard â&#x20AC;¢ Updated kitchen with loads of storage â&#x20AC;¢ Separate living room â&#x20AC;¢ Highly versatile floor plan â&#x20AC;¢ Abundant natural light â&#x20AC;¢ Gleaming hardwood floors

Listing Agent: Tim Foy

â&#x20AC;¢ Welcoming front yard with gated entry â&#x20AC;¢ Large private yard with mature landscaping â&#x20AC;¢ Ideally situated on a quiet, low traffic street â&#x20AC;¢ Detached two car garage â&#x20AC;¢ Centrally located near schools, parks, shopping, transportation and much more â&#x20AC;¢ Excellent Mountain View Schools â&#x20AC;¢ 1,866 Sqr. Ft. of living area (approx.) â&#x20AC;¢ 9,094 Sqr. Ft. lot (approx.)

OFFERED AT $2,350,000

â&#x20AC;¢ 2775 Middlefield Road â&#x20AC;¢ Phone: 650.321.1596 â&#x20AC;¢ www.midtownpaloalto.com

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PALO ALTO WEEKLY OPEN HOMES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL TIMES ARE 1:30-4:30 PM ATHERTON

LOS ALTOS HILLS

5 Bedrooms

285 Catalpa Dr Sun Coldwell Banker

$9,285,000 324-4456

6 Bedrooms

12111 Old Snakey Rd Sun Coldwell Banker

$6,495,000 324-4456

MENLO PARK

6 Bedrooms

399 Atherton Ave Sat/Sun 1-5 Deleon Realty

$4,988,000 543-8500

3 Bedrooms - Townhouse

LOS ALTOS

702 Sand Hill Cir #702 $1,695,000 Sun 1-4 Pacific Union International 314-7200

4 Bedrooms

3 Bedrooms - Condominium

1048 Golden Way $2,795,000 Sat/Sun Golden Gate Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty 847-1141 1482 Ben Roe Dr $2,250,000 Sat/Sun Alain Pinel Realtors 462-1111 777 Dixon Way $3,998,000 Sun Pacific Union 314-7200

675 Sharon Park Dr #228 Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker

3 Bedrooms

7 Cathy Pl Sat/Sun Coldwell Banker 5 Carriage Ct Sat/Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors

4 Bedrooms

5 Bedrooms

1218 Carmel Ter Sat/Sun 1-5 Deleon Realty

$3,488,000 543-8500

6 Bedrooms

25721 La Lanne Ct $8,698,000 Sat/Sun Golden Gate Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty 847-1141

170 Hanna Way Sat/Sun Coldwell Banker 302 Leland Ave Sun Coldwell Banker 445 Santa Margarita Ave Sat/Sun 1-5 Deleon Realty 431 Central Av Sat/Sun Alain Pinel Realtors

$1,288,000 941-7040 $3,195,000 324-4456 $2,580,000 529-1111 $4,095,000 851-1961 $3,595,000 851-2666 $1,988,000 543-8500 $2,800,000 462-1111

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2017 -

5 Bedrooms

101 Hillside Ave $4,050,000 Sat 1-4:30/Sun 1:30-4:30 Coldwell Banker 324-4456 1180 Cloud Ave $4,488,000 Sun 2-4 Golden Gate Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty 847-1141 2312 Loma Prieta Ln $6,488,000 Sat/Sun 1-5 Deleon Realty 543-8500 930 Berkeley Ave $7,350,000 Sun Miles McCormick 400-1001

MOUNTAIN VIEW 2 Bedrooms - Condominium

2211 Latham Ct #302 Sat/Sun Coldwell Banker

3 Bedrooms

2325 Carol Av Sat/Sun Midtown Realty

4 Bedrooms

1790 Pilgrim Av Sat/Sun 1-5 Intero Real Estate 290 Skyview Ct Sat/Sun 1-5 Deleon Realty

$1,098,000 851-1961 $2,350,000 321-1596 $2,498,000 543-7740 $1,998,000 543-8500

PALO ALTO 2 Bedrooms - Condominium 185 Forest Ave #2a Sat Deleon Realty

Broker Associate 15 Years of Excellence

m: 650.687.7388 sophie@apr.com SophieTsang.com LICENSE# 01399145

$2,000,000 543-8500

3 Bedrooms

430 Palm St $5,998,000 Sun Alain Pinel Realtors 323-1111 4154 Interdale Way $2,698,000 Sat/Sun Golden Gate Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty 941-4300 2061 Sandalwood Ct $2,598,000 Sat/Sun 1-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 323-1111 942 El Cajon Way $2,498,000 Sat 1:30-4:30/Sun 1-4 Golden Gate Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty 644-3474 1750 University Ave $4,988,000 Sat/Sun Golden Gate Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty 644-3474 3136 Alexis Dr $2,988,000 Sat/Sun 1-5 Deleon Realty 543-8500 1432 Dana Av $3,488,000 Sat/Sun 1-5 Deleon Realty 543-8500 3503 Alma Village Cir $1,988,000 Sat/Sun 1-5 Deleon Realty 543-8500 118 East Charleston Rd $1,988,000 Sat/Sun 1-5 Deleon Realty 543-8500

5 Bedrooms

OPEN SUN 1:00 - 4:00

3 Bedrooms

2 Fremontia St $3,100,000 Fri 5-8/ Sat/Sun 1-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 462-1111

4 Bedrooms

136 Los Trancos Cir $2,998,000 Sun 2-4 Golden Gate Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty 847-1141

5 Bedrooms

135 Russell Ave $2,300,000 Sun Coldwell Banker 851-2666 1305 Westridge Dr $6,595,000 Sat/Sun Golden Gate Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty 644-3474

REDWOOD CITY 3 Bedrooms

132 Rutherford Ave $1,850,000 Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 851-2666 727 Hillcrest Way $2,650,000 Sun 2-4 Golden Gate Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty 644-3474

6 Bedrooms

4 Bedrooms

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PORTOLA VALLEY

161 Bryant St $6,700,000 Sat/Sun 12-4 Golden Gate Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty 847-1141 1499 Cowper St $4,898,000 Sat/Sun Alain Pinel Realtors 323-1111

7 Colton Ct Sun 1-5

Coldwell Banker

SAN CARLOS 2 Bedrooms 1520 Hull Dr Sat/Sun 1-4

Coldwell Banker

3 Bedrooms

1329 Cordilleras Av Sat/Sun 1-5 Pacific Union

3 Bedrooms

561 Fiesta Dr Sat/Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors

4 Bedrooms

627 West Poplar Av Sun Coldwell Banker

3 Bedrooms - Townhouse

4362 Headen Way Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker

2 Bedrooms

7 Palm Circle Rd Sat/Sun 1-4 Rossetti Realty

4 Bedroom

280 Family Farm Rd Sun Alain Pinel Realtors

6 Bedrooms

307 Olive Hill Ln Sun Coldwell Banker 218 Family Farm Rd Sun 2-4 Pacific Union

OFFERED AT $1,695,000 Â®

Delightful end unit townhome set along the Sharon Heights Country Club golf course. Ideally situated near the 280 freeway and the Town of Woodside. Walking distance to Restaurant 3000 and close to Rosewood Resort and Spa. Updated kitchen. Balcony off master with peek a boo views of the Western Hills. Balcony off Second Bedroom. Lovely ï¬&#x201A;oor plan to accommodate a variety of lifestyles. Open and airy living space with high ceilings leading to large patio. Excellent Las Lomitas Schools (yellow school bus).

The DeLeon DifferenceÂ® LICENSE # 01215021

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$1,498,000 529-1111 $3,788,000 851-2666

$1,295,000 851-2666

WOODSIDE

702 SAND HILL CIRCLE #702 MENLO PARK

650.867.0609

$1,848,000 314-7200

SANTA CLARA

27-year Palo Alto resident Over $20 million in sales in 2017

J ENNY P OLLOCK

$1,398,000 851-2666

SAN MATEO

PATIENT. PERSISTENT. PROFESSIONAL. LOCAL.

3 BEDS | 2.5 BATHS | 2,140 SQFT

$4,295,000 851-2666

650.543.8500 www.deleonrealty.com 650.543.8500 | www.deleonrealty.com | DeLeon Realty CalBRE #01903224

$2,339,000 854-4100 $7,995,000 529-1111 $9,995,000 851-2666 $21,000,000 314-7200

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Fogster COUPA CAFE COLONNADE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: FBN640240 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Coupa Cafe Colonnade, located at 4748 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: A Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is(are): COLONNADE CC CORPORATION 538 Ramona Street Palo Alto, CA 94301 Registrant 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 March 21, 2018. (PAW Mar. 30; Apr. 6, 13, 20, 2018) THE SIX FIFTY THESIXFIFTY.COM FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: FBN640463 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1.) The Six Fifty, 2.) thesixfifty.com, located at 450 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto CA 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: A Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is(are): EMBARCADERO MEDIA 450 Cambridge Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on March 1, 2018. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on March 27, 2018. (PAW Mar. 30; Apr. 6, 13, 20, 2018) YUM TEA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: FBN640016 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Yum Tea, located at 20950 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: A Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is(are): YUM TEA INC. 10201 Sterling Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014 Registrant Registrant 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 March 15, 2018. (PAW Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018) TAVERNA EL GRECO CATERING EL GRECO SOUVLAKI TAVERNA EL GRECO TAVERNA PALO ALTO TAVERNA CATERING TAVERNA TO GO TAVERNA RESTAURANT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: FBN640409 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1.) Taverna, 2.) El Greco Catering, 3.) El Greco Souvlaki, 4.) Taverna El Greco, 5.) Taverna Palo Alto, 6.) Taverna Catering, 7.) Taverna To Go, 8.) Taverna Restaurant, located at 800 Emerson St., Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is(are): TAVERNA EL GRECO LLC 800 Emerson St. Palo Alto, CA 94301 Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/23/2017. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on March 26, 2018. (PAW Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018) TRAVELODGE PALO ALTO FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: FNB640422 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Travelodge Palo Alto, located at 3255 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, Cali 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is(are): PALO ALTO MOTEL, LLC 3255 El Camino Real Palo Alto, Cali 94306 Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/01/2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on March 26, 2018. (PAW Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018) BLACKBIRD LABS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: FBN640971 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Blackbird Labs, located at 11671 Timber Spring Ct., Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: An Individual. The name and residence address of the

registrant(s) is(are): ROHIT KRISHNAN 11671 Timber Spring Ct. Cupertino, CA 95014 Registrant 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 April 6, 2018. (PAW Apr. 13, 20, 27; May 4, 2018)

997 All Other Legals IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA In Re THE HOLLAND FAMILY 1995, LIVING TRUST dated 5/18/95, established by JOAN BALDWIN HOLLAND, Deceased. Case No. 18PR 182928 NOTICE TO CREDITORS [PROBATE CODE §§ 19040(b), 19052] DATE OF DEATH: 9/4/17 Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent that all persons having claims against JOAN BALDWIN HOLLAND (also known as JOAN IRIS HOLLAND), deceased (hereinafter referred to as Decedent), are required to file them with the Santa Clara County Superior Court, at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, California, and mail or deliver a copy to EDWARD ROGER HOLLAND., Trustee of the HOLLAND FAMILY 1995 LIVING TRUST dated May 18, 1995, of which Decedent was a settlor, c/o Michael A. Roosevelt of Friedman McCubbin Law Group LLP, at the address set forth below within the later of 4 months after March 30, 2018 (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Probate Code §19103. A Claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. Dated: February 28, 2018 FRIEDMAN MCCUBBIN LAW GROUP LLP By: /s/________________________ MICHAEL A. ROOSEVELT, ESQ. Attorney for Edward Roger Holland, Trustee Address of Attorney for Trustees: 425 California Street, 25th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 (PAW Mar. 30; Apr. 6, 13, 2018) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-179146-CS Order # 170478200-CA-VOI Loan #9804930296 [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/26/2003. 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):FARHAD HAGHIGHI AND LAILA HAGHIGHI, HUSBAND AND WIFE. Recorded:4/4/2003 as Instrument No. 16934458 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SANTA CLARA County, California; Date of Sale:5/2/2018 at 9:00 AM. Place of Sale:At the Gated North Market Street Entrance of the Santa Clara County Superior Courthouse, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 . Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,292,185.30. The purported property address is: 27840 VIA FELIZ LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA 94022. Assessor’s Parcel No. 182-09-036. 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case CA-17-9146CS. 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. Date: 3/22/2018 SUMMIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC 16745 W. Bernardo Dr., Ste. 100 San Diego, CA 92127 (866) 248-2679 (For NON SALE information only) Sale Line: (800) 280-2832 or Login to:WWW.AUCTION. COM Reinstatement Line: (800) 401-6587 Cecilia Stewart, Trustee Sale Officer 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. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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. A-4651680 03/30/2018, 04/06/2018, 04/13/2018 AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LEMUEL M. SUMMEY Case No.: 18PR183012 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LEMUEL M. SUMMEY, LEMUEL SUMMEY, LEM SUMMEY, L. M. SUMMEY. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: KAREN C. SUMMEY in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA CLARA. The Petition for Probate requests that: KAREN C. SUMMEY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 21, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 12 of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, located at 191 N. First St., San

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Jose, CA, 95113. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Karen C. Summey PO Box 574 Moss Beach, CA 94038 (650) 270-3382 (PAW Mar. 30; Apr. 6, 13, 2018) CORRECTED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RUTH LILLIAN MOSUNIC Case No.: 18-PR-183065 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RUTH LILLIAN MOSUNIC, RUTH L. MOSUNIC, RUTH MOSUNIC. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: ROSALIE H. JONES in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA CLARA. The Petition for Probate requests that: ROSALIE S. JONES be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 12 of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, located at 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA, 95113. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: William P. George HALES & GEORGE 19040 Cox Avenue, Suite 3 Saratoga, CA 95070 (408) 255-6292 (PAW Apr. 6, 13, 20, 2018) CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 16CV301219 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): R C GAITHER aka ROBIN GAITHER and Does 1 to 5 inclusive. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):

BH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., A California Corporation. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de

Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov) en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CLARA COUNTY, 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA 95113, SAN JOSE LIMITED CIVIL DISTRICT. The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): LAW OFFICES OF KENOSIAN & MIELE, LLP, JOHN P. KENOSIAN, Bar #80261, 8581 Santa Monica Blvd., #17, Los Angeles, CA 90069 Tel: (888) 566-7644, Fax: (310) 289-5177 Date: (Fecha) AUG 25, 2016 DAVID H. YAMASAKI, Chief Executive Officer Clerk (Secretario) By: T. MAI, Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. as an individual defendant. CN935602 131729 Apr 13,20,27, May 4, 2018

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College women’s water polo: USC at Stanford, 5:30 p.m. Pac-12 Networks College baseball: Arizona State at Stanford, 6:05 p.m. Pac-12 Plus Live Stream College softball: Oregon State at Stanford, 7 p.m. Pac-12 Oregon

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Sunday

College softball: Oregon State at Stanford, noon, Pac-12 Oregon College baseball: Arizona State at Stanford, 6:05 p.m. Pac-12 Plus Live Stream College women’s water polo: Arizona State at Stanford, 2 p.m., Pac-12 Networks

Wednesday

College softball: Pacific at Stanford, 6 p.m., Stanford Live Stream