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Contents Features Colorful view of Pacifica Muralist adds vibrant design to hardware store wall
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Cannabis comes to Pacifica
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Newly opened dispensary takes holistic approach to business BY VANITHA SANKARAN
Community bonds through fitness Pacifica Runners group offers events, training opportunities for all ages
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Departments Editor’s Note 4 Flashback 6 Upcoming 8 Year in Review 24 CoastalCanine 34 CoastalGarden 36 RealEstate 38
ON THE COVER: Hollie Smallie holds up a jar of high-potency marijuana at Pacifica's new cannabis dispensary, Lytt. Photo by Kyle Ludowitz. THIS PAGE: Paint colors of a new mural on the wall of Ace Hardware contrast with the Pacifica sky. Photo by Michael Koller. 2
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new calendar brings new commitments, or recommitments, at least for a while. Who among us hasn’t entered the new year newly resolute? We have all likely turned the page to January and said, even aloud, “This year I will get in shape!” “I’ll get more sleep!” or “I’ll read more!” How did that turn out? The time management firm FranklinCovey reports that more than half of New Year’s resolutions don’t survive January. That is, most of our good intentions don’t even make it to February. That’s because our resolutions tend to be someone else’s resolutions. We don’t really want to get in shape … we just feel that we should. Or perhaps our resolutions are too vague or not realistic. Perhaps a more productive New Year’s resolution might begin where we already are. In other words, with something we can enjoy right here in Pacifica. May we recommend the Pacifica Runners? We feature the nonprofit community of accepting runners in this month’s magazine. These aren’t all Olympic champions. Members are regular family folk from your neighborhood who bond over a healthy, family-friendly activity. If members happen to get in better shape along the way, that’s great. And as you set off to achieve all those admirable goals this month (Garden! Eat healthy! Say the alphabet backward!), remember to go easy on yourself. Goals are great, but only because you are worth it. If you fall off the exercise bike, so to speak, dust yourself off and climb back on board`. It’s the journey that matters, not the goal itself.
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WRITERS Vanitha Sankaran CONTRIBUTORS Jerry Crow Susan Kornfeld
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Tobins were once prominent on Coastside By Jerry Crow
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he Tobin family had much to do with the development of San Francisco, being the founders of the Hibernia Bank, but they also had a big role on the Coastside. Richard Tobin was from Waterford, Ireland. In 1849, he, along with his father and brother, came to San Francisco on a Chilean sailing ship from Valparaiso. He studied law with Judge Barry and was admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court on Oct. 15, 1852. He founded the firm of Tobin and Tobin on the same date. In 1859, he was one of the founders of the Hibernia Savings and Loan Society, which later became the Hibernia Bank. In time, the Security Pacific Bank absorbed the Hibernia Bank and in turn was absorbed by the Bank of America. Richard’s eldest son, Robert, joined the law firm in 1875 and both men began acquiring coastal property along what was planned to be the right of way of the San Francisco and West Shore Railway. In 1905, construction began on
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the Ocean Shore Railway along the same right of way, with the exception that the Ocean Shore route followed the coastal bluffs around Point San Pedro and across Devil’s Slide whereas the San Francisco and West Shore route
swung east, away from Point San Pedro and through a tunnel that was to be built through a shoulder of Montara Mountain. At some point, perhaps the late 1800s, Richard Tobin built a mansion called the Hermitage near what is now the intersection of Peralta and San Pedro Terrace roads. Because he loved to drive his horse-drawn buggy along the hard sand near the surf line as he commuted to San Francisco, he also built a tunnel through Mussel Rock to make passage past that feature feasible during more of the tidal cycle. Unfortunately, the vigorous wave action typical there blocked the tunnel with enough sand to make it unusable. The tunnel can still be seen when the tide is low enough. By 1914, Tobin’s Coastside influence had
Want to know more? Visit pacificahistory.org to learn more about the Pacifica Historical Society and the programs at the Pacifica Coastside Museum. Board meetings are at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the Little Brown Church.
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increased such that a list of towns included “Tobin,” and the San Pedro Terrace railroad station had been renamed Tobin Station. That local influence diminished with the failure of the Ocean Shore Railroad in 1920. Their mansion, then in other hands and called the Hermitage Inn, gained a questionable reputation during the Roaring Twenties and was destroyed by fire in 1929. The Tobin legacy is maintained in the still-existing Tobin Station, now transformed into a tidy residence. Jerry Crow is a member of the Pacifica Historical Society. Visit pacificahistory.org for more information on the organization.
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New Year's at the brewery The Pedro Point Brewing Co. hosts a New Year’s bash that includes beer (of course) and barbecue. The tickets, at $65, sold out early last year. WHEN: 9 p.m., Dec. 31 WHERE: 55A Bill Drake Way MORE INFO: Pedropointbrewing.com
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The Salt People Play with clay Meticulously see The Pacifica Community Center hosts a at Winters ‘Spelling Bee’ clay crafting series Wednesday nights in The Salt People, an unusual group of musicians from San Francisco, return to Winters Tavern for what promises to be a soulful, rootsy jam. WHEN: 4 p.m., Jan. 12 WHERE: 1522 Francisco Blvd. MORE INFO: winterstavern.com
January. The course is perfect for teens and adults, and includes hand glazing as well. WHEN: 6 p.m., beginning Jan. 8 WHERE: 540 Crespi Drive MORE INFO: activekids.com, search for Play with Clay.
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t’s a crisp autumn morning when painter Michael Koller pulls into the parking lot between Ocean Shore School and Ace Hardware. He slowly sets up to paint a mural of the city on the backside of the hardware store. Wanting to do something more with the blank wall that faces the school, Ace sponsored a call for artists interested in painting a mural of Pacifica’s views looking from the north end of town and involving both hardware and kids from the school. Koller was far from the first applicant for the job. In fact, he recalls being in line at Safeway when someone he knew informed him about the open call for the mural. “I thought about it for a few days because I haven’t done murals in a while,” he said. Koller explains he mostly does fine arts now, but he checked in with the manager at Ace and was intrigued. He took a photo of the space and mocked up a design on his iPad, then sent it in. The manager loved it. So Koller added more details and set to work. “The teachers are really happy we’re doing this.” Koller smiles with an impish grin that is positively infectious. “They say they look out their window and are so happy not to see just a white wall anymore.” Turning serious, but only for a moment, he explains he will be taking photographs of Ocean Shore students, which he will paint as silhouettes holding various hardware and tools on the far section of the wall. “It will have so many colors.” He cracks that smile again. “It won’t be just white anymore.” When asked about his background, Koller shrugs and says, “I've been living off my art forever. I show with a group in town called the Artists Guild of San Francisco, which shows in Union Square.” Thinking back to talk about his earlier history, Koller adopts a tone of secret confidence. “You want to know the real truth? I’m an immigrant.” He cocks his head and laughs as if telling a joke. “I was actually FOB (fresh off the boat) from Austria. We actually came on a boat
Artist Michael Koller says he knew at a young age that he wanted to pursue an art career and that he likes to integrate abstract elements with realism in his work.
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“WHEN YOU GROW UP WITH ONE LANGUAGE AND YOU GET PUSHED INTO ANOTHER, VISUAL LANGUAGE BECOMES MUCH MORE IMPORTANT.” MICHAEL KOLLER, ARTIST
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Artist Michael Koller was chosen by Ace Hardware to paint a giant outdoor mural depicting a view of the ocean in Pacifica.
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“I'VE BEEN LIVING OFF MY ART FOREVER. I SHOW WITH A GROUP IN TOWN CALLED THE ARTISTS GUILD OF SAN FRANCISCO, WHICH SHOWS IN UNION SQUARE.” MICHAEL KOLLER, ARTIST
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out of Hamburg to New York City in 1962. Eight days on the ocean. And when we got there, we saw the Statue of Liberty and all the adults were crying.” He sounds mystified, as if channeling his 7-year-old self, too young at the time to understand the tears. But America’s been his home since. The family took a train to Chicago, where Koller’s maternal aunt lived, and then out to the West Coast, where Koller’s father looked for work as an engineer. They ended up in Los Angeles. That’s where Koller grew up. To his feigned dismay, he attended a German school. “Austrians and Germans constantly butt heads,” he said. His art classes ended after seventh grade, and while he flourished in science, he knew inside he was an artist. He left home when he turned 18 and took a year in Europe to study architecture and art and to travel on his own. His journeys there, combined with his experience as an immigrant, led him to a simple but startling truth: “When you grow up with one language and you get pushed into another, visual language becomes much more important.” On returning to the United States, he enrolled in the
Museum Art School in Oregon. “We had really good teachers there, with visual arts and contemporary arts; high-end artists coming into Portland and putting on performances. I got exposed to pretty hip stuff.” After three years at the school, Koller realized his coursework no longer followed the path he wanted to take. “So, I did what I wanted to instead.” He went to Europe on a one-way ticket to visit his grandmother and acquired a three-month Eurail pass. Fudging the dates on his ticket to last a little longer, he took to studying on his own again, largely in museums. He drew on the streets and parlayed his work into lodging and other resources. Eventually, Koller got tired of the itinerant artist’s life and returned to the United States. Working through any number of odd jobs, Koller eventually found his place in the fine arts, and has sold to numerous high-end buyers, including Donald Trump and Dianne Feinstein. Both encounters are equally amusing and telling at the same time, but Koller offers some cheeky details on the latter. “I was doing a show at Marina Green, and this big old oversized BMW scraped in. It was a really quiet show, maybe eight artists in the grass by the water. This tall guy
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The wall of Ace Hardware, adjacent to Ocean Shore Elementary School, receives a colorful makeover by local artist Michael Koller. He plans to incorporate silhouettes of students in the design.
“YOU WANT TO KNOW THE REAL TRUTH? I’M AN IMMIGRANT.” MICHAEL KOLLER, ARTIST
gets out and bends over, but he can’t really see what made the noise.” Koller relates how he looked down to check and said everything was fine. The gentleman and a lady in the car went through the whole show, not finding anything. “They looked at one of my paintings for a while, and we talked for about half an hour. Then the lady takes off her sunglasses and introduces herself: 'Hello, I’m Dianne Feinstein.’” Even as he cracks up over that revelation, Koller moves on to talk about the other notables he’s met through the art scene in San Francisco, including Carlos Santana, Francis Ford Coppola and even an architect who commissioned his art to furnish the VIP Lounge at Narita Airport in Tokyo. “It’s cool showing art here because it’s San Francisco and it’s a small enough town. When you’re showing in public, all of a sudden people start talking to you. I like that part, because for me art is about communicating.” Koller has lived in Pacifica since 2003, and gave up his studio in the Dogpatch just two years ago due to rising rents. He paints from home now, but it’s not ideal because the space in too small for him. He is exploring space at the Sanchez Art Center, but, in the meantime, painting an outdoor mural fits his needs. When asked about his style, Koller is clear. “When I paint, I like mixing abstract and realist. Illustration is boring to me. I like telling stories.” On his website, he features an explanation that is the perfect summary of his journey — as a storyteller and as an artist: “My art is a window into the incredible beauty of chaos and order in life. A view that will let you step outside yourself." PACIFICA JANUARY
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tepping into the Lytt Dispensary is like taking a deep, calming breath. Decorated in a sea blue to match the nearby ocean, and featuring plants and wall paintings as accents, the shop feels relaxing and inviting at once. The store has been open for just a few months and offers a variety of cannabis-based products for both medical and recreational uses. Lytt has the distinction of being the first licensed recreational cannabis dispensary in San Mateo County and is a family-run company belonging to native Pacifican Brett Chapman and his mother. Chapman was diagnosed with asthma at an early age and struggled with medications that were supposed to help him but didn’t. He discovered that cannabis helped relieve his medical condition and he says it helped support being healthy. For him, the medical benefits of using cannabis became a touch point. Similarly, his mother, Cheryl King, also found cannabis helped alleviate her arthritis pain. Mother and son have a holistic approach to caring for themselves and found cannabis was a critical component of that regimen, so much so that they have even sourced products for their pets. “We are excited to be the first recreational cannabis retailer in the county,” says Hollie Smallie, who manages Lytt, serves as compliance officer and works on all necessary licensing documents. “We also offer medical cannabis alongside our recreational products, which is really cool and unique. You don't need a medical card to buy anything and you can come in so long as you're at least 21 years old.”
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Lytt Dispensary is a family-run operation and the first licensed recreational cannabis store in San Mateo County.
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Smallie explains they have a large variety of products, including edibles and drinkables, anything from flowers and clones, to pet products, vaping products, topical skin products and more. Lytt’s goal is to cater to tourists and locals alike. “People can buy actual flowers in ounces or grams, pre-rolls and cartridges, concentrates and a long line of topicals that are often used for pain relief,” she says. Chapman sources products from manufacturers and other distributors based on his preferences and those of his customers. “He has a good sense of what's trending and what's popular, based on his own personal cannabis interest,” Smallie said. Of course, cannabis has a recreational following as well as a medical one. Smallie
explains that both Chapman and King think that recreational use of cannabis is changing and, as long as it’s used responsibly, the recreational benefits shouldn’t be ignored. “They included recreational and medical use in their business plan from the start,” she said. The process to get the necessary licenses for selling recreational cannabis was arduous and took two years. Smallie credits city of Pacifica staff for working closely with Lytt to get the city’s approval, a necessary component to getting a state license. “The city of Pacifica was really supportive and is still really supportive of us.” The community reception, in Smallie’s words, has been amazing. “The city has really embraced us, and we couldn't be more grateful. We have the best
Lytt Dispensary stocks a wide range of products for both medical and recreational use.
neighbors. All of the neighbors in our neighborhood have come over and stopped in,” Smallie said. “Even people who don't use cannabis who are curious come in, and they want to look around and ask questions.” A lot of locals stop in when they are walking their dogs, to peruse products for themselves and their pets, or because the dispensary is pet friendly, with dog treats and water bowls. Smallie encourages everyone to do just that. “We have a lot of expertise here, and we’re happy to answer any questions you might have,” she said. People from the larger Bay Area community (and beyond) have also come in to give their thanks for being a positive addition to the community. “It means a lot to us.” People often come from other San Mateo County cities, the East Bay, and even from San Francisco where cannabis shops are more popular, to check Lytt out. The dispensary is also popular with tourists. “A lot of people fly in and call us, then grab an Uber to check us out.” Oftentimes these visitors will consult the online site Weedmaps to locate the nearest retailer. Smallie likens Weedmaps to Yelp. “People basically go online and read Weedmaps and they can search products. They can see who's the closest retailer, they can take a look at our reviews, and they can take a look at our large variety of products.” Of course, being close to the ocean with easy, free parking is an added bonus. “We get visitors from all over the world,” she said. For some, Lytt has put Pacifica on the map. PACIFICA
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UNDERSTANDING CANNABIS For those who have never “partaken of the weed,” the difference between cannabis and cannabinoids can be confusing. It’s important to understand what you are interested in purchasing so you have the experience that is right for you. The Cannabis sativa plant is typically cultivated as a source for hemp fibers, hempseed oils used in paints, and as fuel, and for psychoactive compounds taken both medically and recreationally. The drug is often ingested or smoked, with varying physical and mental effects. Cannabis contains nearly 500 natural components, some of which are classified as cannabinoids. These cannabinoids, which include the more popularly known tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), act on different receptors in a person’s central nervous system. The effects of any cannabinoid depend on what area of the brain it is interacting with. While THC is highly psychoactive, CBD is the more abundant component and can decrease anxiety as well as lessen the psychoactive effects of THC. Other cannabinoids, such as cannabiniol, are also weakly psychoactive while providing medical benefits. It’s important to understand what you are taking and to check with an expert before you try!
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Pacifica Runners group plans to host several event races each year as well as regular training for anyone who wants to walk or run.
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unning is one of the most popular and accessible sports. Nearly 60 million Americans run each year. That contributed to the shock and dismay so many felt after the 2013 bombing of the Boston Marathon. Here in Pacifica, three moms — Naomi Cook, Kristi Nemes and Kelly Gahagan — decided to honor the victims with a run. That is when they got the idea to put together the Pacifica Runners, and a community was born. The memorial run was special, current Pacifica Runners president Kendra Chun explains, because so many families came out to run. “People brought their little kids and they went to San Pedro Park for a quick 5K, and they ended up having over 70 people show up,” she said. “That’s when they decided to start an actual nonprofit organization specifically focused on family.” Understanding the need for an organization to plan and execute further events, Nemes started as the club’s first president and recruited others to serve on the board. They received their nonprofit status within the first year. Their tagline, says Chun, was “Bonding families through fitness.” In the last year, however, the group has made a concerted everyone to reach out to anyone with an interest in walking or running. Their new tagline? “Bonding community through fitness.” In addition to becoming a 501(c)(3) organization, the group also immediately joined the Road Runners Club of America. Founded in 1958, the RRCA is the premier national association of runners and is tasked with helping create running clubs and events in every community in the United States. From the start, they were a perfect fit for the community-based running group the Pacifica Runners had in mind. “We have paid memberships,” Chun explains. “That $20 a year allows us to have liability insurance for our events through the RRCA.” The Runners currently host three or four runs a year, with entry fees subsidizing special events for members, such as aerial yoga and a pelvic floor clinic, as well as movie nights at the library. “Right now, we are doing a ‘fundracer’ to raise money for the Pacifica Resource Center,” Chun said. The organization is also planning a New Year’s Day 5K Run that will start at the bottom of the switchbacks at Rockaway Beach, as well as a kids’ dash in honor of Bella Hung, a child from Pacifica who died from leukemia. 30
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Pacifica Runners offers event races, fitness clinics and camaraderie, all for an annual membership fee of $20 for adults, $10 for children.
PICKING A PLACE TO RUN
Whether you’re up for a light jog or looking for something more intensive, Pacifica has a variety of trails to choose from. Some local favorites include: ■ DEVIL’S SLIDE TRAIL: A 2.5-mile paved loop trail that follows the coastline and offers views from ocean bluffs with interpretive signs. Easy ■ MILAGRA LOOP TRAIL: A 1.7-mile loop trail that begins with paved road. It starts easy and gently heads into a more challenging workout, with plenty of scenic points to picnic at. Easy to Intermediate ■ SWEENEY MEADOW TRAIL: A half-mile point-to-point trail through wildflowers and local plant life, with stunning ocean views. A steep descent back down to Sweeney Horse Trail. Easy to Intermediate ■ SAN PEDRO ROCK TRAIL: A 1.2-mile run from point to point, with spectacular views of tide pools and an ocean cave. Can only be accessed during low tide. Intermediate ■ PEDRO POINT HEADLANDS LOOP TRAIL:: A 2.3-mile run point to point accessed from the Devil’s Slide parking lot. Offers most of the marine, bluff, and meadow views covered in other trails, with some steep climbs. Hard For more information on these trails and how to access them, please visit trailrunproject.com.
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“PEOPLE BROUGHT THEIR LITTLE KIDS AND THEY WENT TO SAN PEDRO PARK FOR A QUICK 5K, AND THEY ENDED UP HAVING OVER 70 PEOPLE SHOW UP. THAT’S WHEN THEY DECIDED TO START AN ACTUAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SPECIFICALLY FOCUSED ON FAMILY.” KENDRA CHUN, PACIFICA RUNNERS PRESIDENT
“The RRCA has asked us to apply for our Tiki Trot to be a state championship race,” Chun said. She explains that, if chosen, the August run would be featured as the RRCA’s highlighted event for the year. The Tiki Trot changes course every year, with this next year likely starting at the Moose Lodge and ending at Pacifica Pier. In addition to scheduled events, the group meets at 8 a.m. every Saturday at Pacifica Pier, with at least one board member present to help guide runners and keep up community spirit. They also meet on Wednesday nights at the Terra Nova track. “The track work is speed work,” Chun says, “but people can come out to do a jog. We have a coach there to help with speed work, which is nice because it’s hard for people to do that on their own.” Pacifica has a limited number of real courses, so the group usually starts at the pier and heads south, or toward Linda Mar, or Rockaway going either direction. “San
Pedro Park also has lots of trails. Hazelnut is a hilly one, but there is a flat trail you can use,” she said. “Valley View is a nice one. And, of course, Mori Point is also a beautiful trail.” For anyone who hasn’t run in a while but wants to get into it, Chun recommends showing up at the Saturday 8 a.m. run. “All paces are welcome and you can do a run/walk,” Chun said. “Someone will do an interval or slower run pace with you. There’s always someone there that you’ll have company with.” Pacifica Runners is a nonprofit organization with membership fees of $20 a year for adults, and $10 a year for children. Membership benefits include discounts at local stores, a regular newsletter, discounted rates at Pacifica Runners races, and fitness clinics and other fitness-related events. For more information, please visit https:// pacificarunners.wildapricot.org. PACIFICA
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experiences within the garden. Don't forget taste! Planting herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables will add an epicurean dimension. If space is limited, you can plant herbs outside a kitchen window and use containers to grow vegetables and fruit trees. Violets and nasturtiums are cheerful and tasty options for salads and desserts. Paradise is often conceived of as a garden full of beauty, scents, sounds and textures. It is easy in such an oasis of pleasure to both create peace and stimulate your mind and senses. You can also exercise your body in creating your own sensory garden. Cynthia Nations is a University of California master gardener who enjoys her garden in Half Moon Bay, Calif. The article was edited by UCCE master gardener Susan Kornfeld and Kim Nations, and the photographs were taken by Janice Moody, UCCE master gardener and owner of Seascape Succulents in Half Moon Bay. PACIFICA
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Edgardo R. and Catherine E. Hortaleza, et. al.
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Shizao Zheng
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John M. and Elizabeth A. Zamora, trustees
800 Skyridge Dr.
Ruihao Ke and Fang Wang
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Rita and Wolfgang Laeufle
274 Beachview Ave. No. 18
Douglas G. Geere
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Kenneth R. Renee A. Mott
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David and Adoree Diaz
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Erin M. and Matthew S. Tice
547 Monterey Road
Suresh Mahabhashyam and Crystal Watson
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Yunqing Wu and Xiaotang Huang
231 Winwood Ave.
Matteo Fabiano and Melinda Lee
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Giovanni and Ketty Boeri, trustees
vacant land
Shari L. Brooks and Clara E. Lee, trustees
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James G. and Stephanie J. Renfro, trustees
7 Humboldt Court
Alexey and Oxana Skutina
$1,275,000
Teodoro Barajas and Myriam Munoz
812 Standish Road
Craig S. and Arita Pace
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Robert L. Ives and Elenta M. Pintler
209 Clifton Road
Joseph and Rebecca Chetcuti
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Melinda Binder, trustee
1224 Terra Nova Blvd.
Melinda Binder and Nocolas Popielak
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Daniel J. and Kathleen M. Patterson
1011 Zamora Dr.
Alexander Rosales
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Steven W. and Donna L. Cloud
1380 Madrid Court
Andrea C. and Joseph D. Markey
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Christian DeConti and Jane Beylin
243 Olympian Way
Kristina Delevi
$2,100,000
Brent E. and Jennifer J. Shedd
204 Shoreview Ave.
Stephen P. Wolf and Margo A. McGrath, trustees
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Cav Capital LLC
1430 De Solo Dr.
Robert B. Richardson and Elana A. Romero
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Paul C. James, trustee
3 Malavear Court
James Min and Christina M. Lee
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Paul M. and Donna M. Collum
277 El Dorado Dr.
Daniel J. and Megan F. Callardo
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Matthew M. and Susan M. Hanzlik, trustees
330 Reichling Ave.
yont Ryeong Sin and Hiromu Suzuki
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Kathleen Russell
219 Roberts Road
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