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FALL 2010
OCTOBER 8, 2010 VOLUME 18, NO. 40
650.964.6300
INSIDE: WEEKEND | PAGE 15
Fall Home
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How would you spend
$10 million downtown?
COUNCIL CANDIDATES DEBATE HOUSING,
HIGH-SPEED RAIL IN OLD MV
By Daniel DeBolt
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MICHELLE LE
Michael Wilson, a teacher at Foothill’s Middle College, listens to a student’s analysis of Ralph Waldo
Emerson’s essay, “Self-Reliance.”
Middle College engages restless teens’ minds
By Nick Veronin
T
he 70 juniors and seniors
from the Mountain ViewLos Altos and Palo Alto
Unified high school districts don’t
appear to be all that different from
other kids their age. Some are
outgoing, others shy, a few are sarcastic and, for the most part, they
liberally pepper their sentences
with the word “like.”
What sets these students apart
from the majority of their peers,
according Middle College teachers Mike Wilson and Trish Lang-
don, is that normal public high
school was not working for them.
Like, really not working.
And so, they have enrolled in
Middle College, a publicly funded
alternative secondary school proSee MIDDLE COLLEGE, page 8
NASA’s potty problem — vandals
By Daniel DeBolt
N
ASA has figured out how to make a toilet that
astronauts can use in outer space, but down
here on earth is another, messier story.
The problem with a particular pair of bathrooms
at NASA Ames Research Center has become so bad
that Deputy Center Director Deb Feng sent an e-mail
Friday to all 2,500 or so NASA employees in Mountain View about the “disturbing” vandalism, asking
employees to call if they witness anything.
“In Building 269, massive amounts of paper towels
and toilet paper have purposely been placed in men’s
toilets causing flooding in the hallway and creating
an unsafe condition,” Feng’s e-mail said.
The building is behind the NASA security gate,
which means the culprit is likely a NASA employee
or a student intern.
INSIDE
More bathroom vandalism is happening in building 244, Feng said, where both the men’s and women’s
bathrooms were defaced with “objectionable graffiti.”
The vandalism is costing NASA Ames thousands of
dollars to clean up and “disrupts our work environment,” Feng writes. “We take these incidents very seriously and will take whatever lawful action is necessary
to alleviate this problem,” her e-mail warns.
Those “necessary actions” were questioned in an
e-mail by an anonymous employee of NASA Ames
who is concerned about two video cameras that have
been pointed at the doors to the men’s bathrooms on
the first and second floors of building 269, apparently to help identify suspects.
“Is it legal?” the employee asked. “Is this also done
at local businesses, such as Google and Hewlett
Packard?”
f the six candidates for City
Council were given $10 million to improve Mountain
View’s downtown, the area could
end up with a subsidized grocery
store, more park space, incentives
for new retail stores, a revamped
Civic Center plaza or tiny new
“sidewalk parks,” depending on
which one you asked.
At Landels elementary school
Monday night the Old Mountain
View Neighborhood Association
asked the candidates what they
would do if an “anonymous
wealthy benefactor” gave Mountain View $10 million for downtown improvements.
“Well, we have tried for years to
get a grocery store downtown,”
said mayor and incumbent Ronit
Bryant. “If we could use the interest on the $10 million to open a
grocery store, I would be interested.”
Google employee Aaron Jabbari
said he was “very much against”
“throwing money” at certain
types of businesses to attract them
downtown, such as Safeway.
For incumbent Jac Siegel the
answer was easy. “Parks, parks,
parks,” he said.
He said the downtown is underserved by park space with only
2 acres of space for every 1,000
residents, when the city’s goal is 3
acres.
Most everyone agreed that
more park space is needed downtown. Waylonis wants small parks
around downtown where people
can sit down and have some
lunch. Jabbari called for tiny
parks placed on sidewalks, with
tables and chairs that would
encourage people to “sit down
and play a game of chess, just like
in Europe.”
Bryant also mentioned the city’s
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Civic Center plaza as needing
some work to be more inviting.
Incumbent Margaret-Abe Koga
added that the money could be
used to add diversity to the retailers downtown, such as a shoe store
she thinks is missing. It could also
provide a shuttle service for the
whole city, she said.
Loaded HSR questions
The OMVNA chair Laura Lewis asked the candidates to describe
three benefits of bringing highspeed rail to Mountain View,
which Ronit Bryant and Jac Siegel
refused to answer directly. The
other candidates did.
“It makes Mountain View
even more of a regional center
for employment,” Jabbari said,
presumably about putting a
high-speed rail station downtown.
Google engineer Dan Waylonis
See DEBATE, page 7
Now 21, Jabbari
ducks out for a beer
A
fter a few
questions at
Monday night’s
debate, City
Council candidate Aaron Jab- Jabbari
bari ducked out
for what he called a “previous
engagement” — a celebration of
his 21st birthday, to which fellow candidate Greg David said,
“Now you can have a beer!”
Audience members were heard
grumbling that the Google
employee should have stayed for
at least another half hour.
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GUNS, VIDEO GAMES
Burglars got away with guns
and video games on Friday
after breaking into a groundlevel apartment in a complex
located in the 2100 block of
California Street, police said.
According to Liz Wylie,
spokeswoman for the Mountain View Police Department, investigators believe the
burglar or burglars entered
the apartment through an
unlocked bathroom window
sometime between 6 a.m. and
10 p.m. on Oct. 1.
They took a Smith and Wesson rifle, a Sig Sauer handgun,
an Apple Macbook and Nike
high tops, as well as an Xbox
360 gaming console, Wylie
said. The victim, a 24-year-old
man, estimates that the stolen
items are worth about $5,760
in all.
An investigation is in progress, Wylie said.
—Nick Veronin
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Locked gate to block pedestrian path
By Daniel DeBolt
T
he pedestrian path that was once the only
convenient way to walk through the neighborhood at the north end of Ortega Avenue
will likely be closed permanently. The city’s zoning
administrator is allowing the homeowner’s association to put up a locked gate blocking the path.
The path through the Ryland Towne Court
development to Leland Avenue was boarded up
last month, causing a stir on the Voice’s online
forum. Residents of the neighborhood used the
path to walk east towards Rengstorff Park and
downtown without having to make a long detour
onto California Avenue.
Zoning Administrator Peter Gilli said that if
Ryland Towne Court were to be built today, the
City Council would have made public access
through the development a requirement of the
project. But despite the city’s policy to encourage
walking and bicycling, the project’s 2000 approval
by the City Council only required that residents of
the project be allowed access through the pathway,
something a locked gate would provide.
Gilli made the decision at a hearing Sept. 22
where 40 residents showed up. Opinion was
evenly split among those who spoke. Half were
neighbors who used the path and felt it was
invaluable, while others were Ryland Towne
Court residents with security concerns about
loitering, vandalism and burglary because the
path was open to the public.
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o of Ideafarm is in trouble with the law, again.
The unusually named
man is a common sight on the
streets of Mountain View, often
seen holding signs with slogans
decrying selfishness or encouraging
passersby to “live wholesomely.” At
other times, his “campaigns” have
carried more incendiary messages
on issues such as gay marriage and
immigration.
The large, sign-covered box-like
trailer that doubles as his home was
seized by the police when he was
arrested last month. The replacement box, an 8-foot long trailer
Ideafarm tows with his bicycle that
he refers to as the “doghouse,” is not
allowed on public land, said City
Attorney Jannie Quinn. Ideafarm
was issued a letter from the city saying that he cannot encroach upon
public property with his structure,
she told the Voice.
“I think the city has been incredibly respectful of his First Amendment rights and tolerant of his
behavior,” Quinn said. “We expect
him to comply with the Mountain
View city code.”
That means that Ideafarm may
not park his “doghouse” on public
sidewalks or stand in the median
of any street and distribute literature or hold campaign placards,
Quinn said.
Ideafarm has not gotten along
well with the Mountain View police
in recent weeks. On Sept. 9 he was
arrested in a City Hall conference
room on trespassing charges, after
he refused to cooperate with an
officer who asked him to leave.
The next day, Sept. 10, Ideafarm
staged what he calls a “sit in” in the
lobby of the Mountain View Police
Department. He sat on the ground,
blocking the lobby’s main counter
and reading from a book about the
First Amendment. According to
police spokeswoman Liz Wylie,
officers spent “an inordinate
amount of time” trying to convince
him to move to a chair in the lobby
where he wouldn’t block access to
the counter. He refused, was again
arrested and this time jailed for 13
days. While in jail, police seized his
original “doghouse” as evidence,
Ideafarm said.
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Victor Calvo, longtime
public servant, dies
FORMER MAYOR AND LEGISLATOR INSTRUMENTAL IN
DEVELOPING SHORELINE, CUESTA, RENGSTORFF PARKS
By Daniel DeBolt
F
ormer Mayor Victor Calvo, one of the city’s most
accomplished residents,
died last week in his Mountain
View home surrounded by his
family. He was 86.
Calvo was selected as mayor of
Mountain View three times during
the 1960s and went on to be a Santa
Clara County supervisor, a state
Assembly member and state public
utilities commissioner, finally retiring from political life in 1989.
Services will be held Oct. 18 at
1 p.m. at the Rengstorff House at
Shoreline Park in Mountain View.
Calvo spent his whole life living
in Mountain View, where he grew
up on a ranch at the corner of San
Antonio Road and El Camino Real
that was owned by his parents,
immigrants from Spain.
Many of his colleagues remember
Calvo as an environmentalist ahead
of his time, and an unflinching
advocate for his less-powerful constituents in both Mountain View
and Sacramento.
“His work in Mountain View
was the thing he was most proud
of,” said former City Manager
John O’Halloran, who remained
close friends with Calvo after
working with him throughout
the 1960s on such projects as the
creation of Shoreline, Rengstorff
and Cuesta parks.
All of the parks had to be paid for
by voter-approved bonds, which
required a two-thirds yes vote
to pass. O’Halloran said Calvo
was instrumental in getting those
bonds approved.
Even in his final days he was
helping the city deal with the problematic geese and coots at Shoreline
Park’s golf course, where he loved
to golf, said City Manager Kevin
Duggan. Some of his proposals for
dealing with the birds were acted on
by the City Council.
Calvo was “well respected” while
on the 1960s City Council, as a
lifelong resident and as an expert
on any matter he chose to study,
O’Halloran said.
“Once he got on a commission
or something he really studied or
understood it,” O’Halloran said.
When he chaired the board for
what is now known as the Bay Area
Air Quality Management District,
“he knew the air pollution control
technicalities better than almost
anybody I knew and he was only on
it for a month,” he said.
Early accomplishments
Calvo was valedictorian of his
class at Mountain View High
School in 1942, the same year he
volunteered for the United States
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said downtown merchants would
“benefit greatly” from an influx
of visitors with a high-speed
train station downtown.
Bryant said she did not actually see any economic benefits of
high-speed rail.
“If done wrong it could seriously damage us,” Bryant said.
Bryant said there would be
more trains coming through the
city every hour, which would “not
define for me a neighborhood
where I want to live” because of
the noise. Siegel pointed to the
3,000 parking spaces required in
the area for a station.
Candidate Greg David disagreed, saying that while trains
would be more frequent, the
sound of the electric trains
would be a “whoosh” instead of
a “rumble.”
Expressing concern that Moffett Field could be turned into
another airport someday without an alternative to flying,
Abe-Koga was more supportive
of high-speed trains for their
“convenience.”
Affordable housing?
Whether the city should sub-
sidize affordable housing came
up, as the city is sitting on $18
million in affordable housing
funds collected from special tax
districts and development fees
on market rate homes.
“If you asked residents whether the city should be subsidizing
affordable housing, I think you
would probably get a pretty
negative response,” said David,
who was joined by Waylonis in
opposing housing subsidies.
“Some people would say it’s a
supply and demand issue,” said
Waylonis, who recommended
higher density infill development
along El Camino Real and other
areas to solve the problem. He
said it should be ownership housing as the city’s high proportion
of rentals means the city does not
get as much taxes as other cities
under Proposition 13.
Bryant and Siegel both said
that Mountain View could not
solve the Bay Area’s housing
problems, but Bryant pitched
her idea for mixed use, mixed
income projects that use smaller
city subsidies. Bryant said she is
concerned about losing the
diversity that many residents
love about Mountain View.
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NELECTIONBRIEFS
UPCOMING DEBATES
Several debates are scheduled for Mountain View
City Council candidates in
the coming weeks.
■ Cable access television
KMVT will have a live
broadcast of a debate on
Channel 15 on Wednesday,
Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m.
■ The League of Women
Voters is hosting a debate
on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 7
p.m. in the Mountain View
City Council chambers,
500 Castro St.
■ The Cuesta Park Neighborhood Association will
hold a debate on Thursday,
Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at St.
Timothy’s Church at the
corner of Grant and Cuesta
streets.
■ The Monta Loma Neighborhood Association’s
debate is set for Saturday,
Oct. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. at Monta Loma
School, 460 Thompson
Ave.
Abe-Koga’s campaign war
chest hits city’s limit
By Daniel DeBolt
A
tradition of keeping campaign spending to a minimum appears to be alive
and well in Mountain View. Of the
six candidates for City Council,
only two appear to have done any
real fundraising, with Margaret
Abe-Koga out front with $21,709
raised so far.
From January to the end of
September, Mayor Ronit Bryant
was the only other candidate to do
any real fundraising with $6,161 in
her account before expenses, while
incumbent Jac Siegel is paying the
lion’s share of his own campaign
so far with a $6,000 loan to himself
and $6,721 in total funds.
Challengers Dan Waylonis, Greg
David and Aaron Jabbari say they
will not be spending more than
$1,000, which exempts them from
having to disclose their campaign
financing.
Abe-Koga’s $21,709 is just over
the city’s voluntary expenditure
limit this year of $20,159. Abe-Koga
and the rest of the candidates have
agreed not to spend more than
$20,159 and in exchange the city
will help fund the printing of their
ballot statements.
Abe-Koga’s campaign donors are
too numerous to list, but include
the only contribution to a candidate
so far from the Mountain View
Peace Officers Association ($500),
the California Apartment Association ($750), Acco Management Co.
in Mountain View ($500), District
Attorney Jeff Rosen ($100), Woodmont Real Estate L.L.P. ($500)
and donations of $100- $250 from
numerous supporters.
Bryant has raised $6,161 so far this
year, $3,000 of which is a loan from
herself. Her campaign donations
include $100 from the California
League of Conservation Voters and
$250 from Charles Gardyn, who is
seeking to redevelop the La Costena
building at Rengstorff Avenue and
Old Middlefield Way.
While Jabbari had not submitted
any campaign finance disclosures
by the city’s Tuesday deadline, he
said Wednesday that he planned to
file paperwork stating he would
spend less than $1,000. David and
Waylonis have indicated the same
on forms already submitted to the
city clerk.
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gram that allows local students to
simultaneously earn a high school
diploma and college credit in
community college classes. While
the program has shrunk in recent
years, teachers at the Foothill College campus say the program is
as vital as ever. And the students
seem to agree.
Lexie Scheel, a senior at Middle College, said that the classes
at Mountain View High School
seemed really disconnected and
that there was a lot of homework
she felt was unnecessary. Her solution: not do the homework.
But then Scheel found out about
Middle College, where students
split their time between high school
classes, taught by Wilson and Langdon, and college classes taught by
Foothill faculty. The high school
classes run on a semester system,
Monday through Friday from noon
to 3 p.m.; the college classes run on
a 12-week quarter system, and for
every unit of a college-level course
completed, the students earn two
high school credits.
Scheel no longer feels like her
homework is pointless, and, “I can
take the same class in 12 weeks
that would take in a whole year at
Mountain View,” she said.
Scheel’s reasons for coming
to Middle College are similar to
those of many of her classmates,
Wilson said.
“These are kids that are bright
and are brave,” Wilson said.
Many of his students chose
Middle College because they felt
the curriculum at their home
schools was repetitive, not moving fast enough or was too generalized, he said.
The right course
Morgan Aozasa is a senior who
came to Middle College from Los
Altos High School in the second
semester of her junior year. She said
being able to take specific classes on
art history at Foothill has inspired
her to major in the subject when she
graduates. At Los Altos, she would
only have been able to take a very
broad art history course. Now she
is able to take art history courses on
specific time periods.
“It’s been amazing for me to
be able to specialize and find out
exactly what I like and why I like
it,” Aozasa said.
“I’m a lazy overachiever,” Megan
McNolty, a senior from Gunn
High School in Palo Alto, said.
McNolty came into Middle College as a junior and said that right
away she appreciated the accelerated pace and the lighter day-today homework load. “I like doing
the harder, faster classes.”
The harder, faster track might
even allow Kathryn Austin, a
junior from Palo Alto High School,
to leave the Middle College program with an Associate of Arts
degree. “Which would be awesome,” Austin said.
The school was started at Foothill College in 1993. It is funded
by Mountain View-Los Altos
Union High School District, Palo
Alto Unified School District and
the Foothill-De Anza Community College District, and while
space is limited, it isn’t much
more expensive than going to a
normal public high school. Students do not need to pay for the
college courses they take, and all
required books are subsidized by
the three school districts.
It is one of many Middle College
programs across the country. The
program’s roots stretch back to
1974 when the first Middle College
opened at LaGuardia Community
College in New York.
Funding shrinks
When the Voice last checked in
with Foothill’s Middle College
program in 2005, the school was
expanding. At the time there were
two senior classes, one junior class
and about 90 students total; class
sizes were smaller back then, as well,
and the Mountain View-Los Altos
district was hiring a fourth teacher
for the program.
Since then, a faltering economy,
state and local budget constraints
and faculty turnover have forced
the program to scale back. This
year, the program had to turn away
about 30 prospective students,
Wilson estimated. However, some
students from Mountain View-Los
Altos high schools who may have
wanted to enroll in Middle College have instead enrolled at the
Freestyle Academy, an electronic
media and arts program run out of
Mountain View High School.
No hall pass
Having only 70 students and two
teachers makes Middle College feel
like a community, Wilson said.
Students call Wilson and Langdon
by their first names.
“It’s just more personal,” said
Schuyler Linn, a junior from Palo
Alto High School. “I like that.”
The atmosphere at Middle College is more relaxed than at a traditional public high school. One
girl sat at her desk barefoot, others
stepped outside to make phone
calls, and as Wilson pointed out,
students “don’t need a hall pass to
go to the bathroom.”
Socially, as well as academically,
he said, “they are really learning
how to be a college student before
they go to college.”
And yet, these are still unmistakably high schoolers. Wilson had to
corral the group of Middle College
students who mingled outside of
his and Langdon’s portables on
Monday, Oct. 4, waiting for the
clock to strike noon. “Come on
Middle College,” he said, raising
his voice over groans of protest.
When asked whether it was wise
to trust minors with the same
responsibilities and privileges as
college students, Wilson said that
issues seldom arise from the greater freedom Middle College students are afforded. When they do,
he said, he and Langdon attempt
to resolve those issues, not through
punishment, but by explaining the
importance of adult behavior.
As an alternative school, Wilson said, programs like Middle
College may be viewed suspiciously by those who are used to
the status quo.
“It’s not about what’s wrong with
traditional high school,” Wilson
said. “Traditional high school has
existed for so long because it works
as an institution. But it doesn’t
work for everyone. I think recognizing that is healthy.”
Wilson’s main goal, he said, is
“getting young people to realize
their academic potential.” He said
he feels like he is succeeding.
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CALVO
as nails when facing a tough decision. He was an environmentalist
before the word came into use.”
Army. He flew 25 bombing missions over Europe with the Army
Air Force during World War II.
After the war he earned a degree
in political science from Stanford
University.
He married Nellie Catherine
Quintero-Calvo, his wife of 62
years, in 1948 and they had five
children. He owned and operated
the De Anza lumberyard in Cupertino from 1959 to 1985.
Calvo started his political career
in 1957 by joining the city’s new
Environmental Planning Commission, the first commission of its
kind in the region, O’Halloran said.
Home construction was booming
and Fairchild Semiconductor was
one of the city’s largest employers
as Silicon Valley was being born.
It was the first time the aesthetics
of development were discussed
by a city commission. The word
“environmental” was included in
the commission’s title so that the
commission could weigh in on
almost anything, even a parking lot,
O’Halloran said.
Calvo left the commission when
he was elected to the City Council
in 1961. And in a fashion unique
to the time and to Calvo, he was
selected by his fellow council members to be mayor three times before
he termed out in 1968.
Environmental legacy
Calvo was recognized in 1979
as “Environmental Legislator of
the Year” by the California Planning and Conservation League.
As chair of the Assembly Committee on Resources, Land Use
and Energy he blocked pieces
of legislation that would have
hurt the California Environmental Quality Act, the California
Coastal Act and air quality laws.
After establishing himself as
an environmental expert he left
the Assembly in 1980, selected by
then-Gov. Jerry Brown to serve
on the California Public Utilities
Commission, which Calvo called
“a very difficult job that requires
full dedication.” Among his
accomplishments was initiating
the removal of 100-car freight
trains that backed up mid-day
auto traffic in San Jose as they
lumbered from Oakland to Los
Angeles at 10 miles per hour.
The trains were allowed to run
at night instead.
Republican Governor George
Deukmejian replaced Calvo
with a republican in 1986, and
Calvo joined the California
Coastal Commission in 1987,
where he continued his environ-
No room for charter, superintendent says
By Nick Veronin
Shoreline Park
controversy
He was a staunch advocate for the
creation of Shoreline Park, which
pitted him against his fellow environmentalists and bird lovers, as
he was a member of the Audubon
Society, O’Halloran said. He reconciled that conflict with a belief
that the city was protecting the area
from development even though
some of the original marshland had
to be destroyed to make way for the
Shoreline Lake and the contours of
today’s park, made with landfill.
“There was nothing to stop it
from developing,” O’Halloran said
of the Shoreline area, which was
eyed by housing developers. “That
preserved a lot of that land.”
Calvo left the council in 1968
after being elected to the Santa
Clara County Board of Supervisors,
where he served until being elected
to the state Assembly in 1974.
When Calvo’s closest colleagues
and friends were asked for comment, many mentioned his advocacy for the state’s wetlands, forests
and greenbelts, and his unwillingness to bend to the influence of
special interests.
“He was a straight arrow in a
sea of ego and ambition, with the
temptations of power nearby,”
said John White, who served as
a consultant to the Assembly
on air quality and alternative
energy. “He was low key and
quiet, but razor sharp and tough
T
he plan to introduce a new
charter high school is getting a tepid reaction from
local high school district officials.
William Smith is looking to start
a charter school in Silicon Valley
and said he hopes to meet soon
with officials from the Mountain
View Los Altos Union High School
District to discuss his plan.
“It partly depends on the friendli-
ness of the reception we get,” said
Smith, an educator who has been
considering the district as a site for
his One World Preparatory School.
Smith has not yet presented his
formal plan to the district but said
he has spoken with Barry Groves,
superintendent of the school district,
who told Smith that Mountain
View-Los Altos does not have the
space to accommodate One World.
“There’s no room for a charter
school on my campuses,” Groves
told the Voice. “I don’t have any
room.”
Smith said he understands Groves’
concern and that he is looking into
alternatives in the area outside of
the district’s grounds. Smith said he
is considering postponing the opening of One World until 2012. Initially
he had hoped to open the school in
2011.
“I definitely believe that there is a
need for this school,” Smith said.
One World would de-emphasize
physical education and sports in
favor of a robust foreign language
program, according to Smith.
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mental advocacy before retiring
from politics in 1989.
Calvo suffered from prostate
cancer before he passed away,
said his granddaughter, Alyssa
Crittenden in an e-mail.
“If I had to pick one word to
describe my husband I would
pick earnest,” said Nelli Calvo in
an e-mail. “He was earnest in
everything he did from his
actions to his speech; everything
he did was done with a deep
sense of intention and sincerity.
He was kind and gentle and a
wonderful life partner. He had a
deep affection for family and
friends and a tremendous sense
of humor. He will be greatly
missed.”
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An Open Letter to President Obama:
Nine years of war in Afghanistan. Get us out!
October 7, 2001
Dear President Obama,
It is clear that after nine years of
futile war, a solid and growing majority of United States citizens want
this war ended. Listen to our plea.
The conflict in Afghanistan is not, in fact, a struggle between Hamid Karzai’s government and a Taliban/terrorist
insurrection. It is a civil war among various Afghan factions competing for power. Our continued presence there
does nothing to advance our own security or that of the
Afghan people.
The high number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan is
morally indefensible and serves as an effective recruiting
device for Al Qaeda and the Taliban, exactly the opposite
of what is needed to confront fundamentalist radicalism.
The U.S. has lost nearly 1,300 young people and over 5,000
have been wounded. Many thousands more will carry the
scars of war for the rest of their lives. The people of Afghanistan have paid an even dearer price in lives lost.
The war is costing U.S. taxpayers $100 billion a year. With
our economy still in turmoil and with millions of our fellow citizens unemployed, we can ill-afford to continue this
occupation.
Mr. President, you have said that the war in Afghanistan is
aimed at destroying Al Qaeda, yet your own intelligence
experts say that there are less than 400 active Al Qaeda
members in the region, most of whom are in Pakistan, not
Afghanistan. What is needed now, as before, is a robust
intelligence and police effort to contain Al Qaeda, not further war.
The presence of tens of thousands of additional U.S. soldiers has only resulted in more combat, more deaths (civilian and military), increased support for the Taliban and
decreased support for the Karzai government.
Many proponents of the war cite the need to protect
women’s rights and an emerging democracy as reasons to
stay. In fact, the government of Hamid Karzai is deeply
corrupt, the recent elections were anything but democratic,
and the government has shown very little real interest in
the rights of women, much less demonstrated any capacity
to protect them.
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advocate
Mary Davey dies
Jay Thorwaldson
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ary Davey, who divided
her energies between supporting environmental
and social causes, died Saturday,
Oct. 2, following a heart-related
illness at Kaiser Hospital.
Davey was the current president of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District board of
directors, and called formation
of the district in 1972 her favorite
accomplishment.
“It’s a forever kind of thing,” she
said of the district’s acquisitions,
now approaching 60,000 acres, in
a 2007 interview, when she was
recognized with a Lifetimes of
Achievement award by the Avenidas senior organization.
But her list of community activities has the comprehensive quality
of a directory, with advocacy of fair
housing high up in her priorities
over the years.
Her involvements included serving as director Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing; assistant
to the executive director of Economic and Social Opportunities;
chief executive officer of Advocates
for Women, Santa Clara County;
Executive Offices housing advisor; president and CEO of Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. and Planned
Parenthood Santa Clara County;
interim executive director of Palo
Alto Red Cross; executive director
of City of Palo Alto Centennial and
Palo Alto Endowment Fund (now
Palo Alto Community Fund); and
a board member of Hidden Villa.
She served as mayor of Los Altos
Hills in 1966, but her advocacy of
fair housing caused her to be recalled
from the Town Council in 1973.
She and her husband, Jack Davey,
a retired engineer, were world travelers, visiting 64 countries.
Davey was a native of Columbus,
Ohio. She married Jack Davey,
then in the U.S. Air Force, during
the Korean War and the couple
moved to Baltimore, where she ran
into pervasive housing discrimination and first became active in
fair-housing advocacy. She served
on the city’s first Human Relations
Commission, and helped open up
the schools to people of color.
They moved to Los Altos Hills in
1961.
Davey, frequently described as
“ebullient,” combined a deep optimism with a realistic assessment of
how far society has yet to go.
“I learned that humanity and
people are basically built with the
same good hopes and the same
good aspirations,” she said in 2007.
Memorial services are pending.
JayThorwaldson is editor
of the Palo Alto Weekly.
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Speeding up college transfers
By Nick Veronin
B
eginning next fall, transferring from Foothill and De
Anza community colleges to
a California State University campus should be much easier, thanks
to two measures signed into law
last week.
While Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger called the legislation “a monumental step forward for California’s
higher education system,” one local
education official said the new rules
may meet resistance from faculty.
The governor signed the bills on
Sept. 29. Both were written to help
streamline transfers from state
community colleges to schools in
the CSU system.
“It’s been a long time coming,”
said Kurt Hueg, a spokesman for
Foothill College.
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Van Nuys,
is the author of SB1440; Assemblyman Paul Fong, D-Cupertino, is a
former trustee of the Foothill-De
Anza Community College District
and the author of AB2302.
The Senate bill will require community colleges to offer associate
degrees that are composed entirely
of transferable courses, said Bernie
Day, an articulation officer for
Foothill College who works on
agreements between her school
and other CSUs stipulating which
credits are transferable.
As it now stands, Day said, students who earn an associate degree
are not guaranteed that all the
units they take in their two-year
programs will make them a junior
if they transfer to a four-year CSU.
Conversely, she said, students who
focus on taking only the required
units for transfer to a four-year
program may not earn an associate
degree at the community college
level; if they don’t graduate from the
CSU after transferring, they will be
left without a degree of any kind.
The Assembly bill calls on the
University of California to adopt
a similar system, and asks all three
organizations — the CSU, the UC
and the community colleges — to
work collaboratively to create common core curricula and uniform
transfer agreements.
Day said the new legislation presents some “inherent challenges.”
Those challenges are due, in part,
to scope: there are nine UCs, 23
CSUs and 112 community colleges.
That accounts for about 3.5 million
students in all.
Beyond that, Day said that faculty
at all the institutions take pride in
crafting courses that reflect their
individual expertise.
“I think there is some concern
about making degrees too homogeneous,” she said.
Right now, according to Hueg,
articulation agreements — agreements regarding which community college units are transferable
— are conducted on a college-bycollege basis.
“The fact that there is no statewide architecture, or overall plan
— that’s a challenge,” Hueg said.
“Students can’t assume that their
courses are going to line up with
whatever colleges they are trying to
transfer to.”
Day said she doesn’t think the
new legislation is necessarily a
bad idea. “I think anything that
serves students and makes it
easier for them is good,” she said.
“How it plays out still remains to
be seen.”
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VOICE FROM THE COMMUNITY
Locked gates do not
make good neighbors
City doing good job on
owls, Audubon says
I
t is a shame that city zoning officials could not come to
a decision last month that would preserve public access
through a subdivision gate at the north end of Ortega
Avenue, not far from Rengstorff Park.
The issue began when the homeowners association at
Ryland Towne Court, a townhouse development at the
north end of Ortega and Leland Street, decided to block a
pedestrian access point in the fence around their 60-unit
complex. They later asked the city for a permit to install a
locking gate for residents only, in order to keep out users
who they said had a history of engaging in vandalism, theft,
littering, loitering and other unwanted behavior.
At a hearing attended by some 40 residents, Zoning
Adminstrator Peter Gilli said the 24 people testifying were
about equally split, but that his final decision — to permit
the installation of a locked gate — was based on Towne
Court’s original approval documents, which say nothing
about public access through the back fence of the complex.
Closure of this gate will definitely be a hardship on
residents who live at the Crossings, or other subdivisions
west of Ortega, and who want to walk to Rengstorff Park
or downtown. Now, instead of taking a relatively straight
path through Towne Court’s back fence, they will have to
backtrack to California Street and then work their way back
north to the park.
In his notes on the meeting, Gilli noted how his decision
runs counter to the city’s current policy, and that if a similar project were proposed today, public pedestrian connectivity would be part of the discussion.
The only hope for the Towne Court neighbors who have
been locked out is that the city is exploring alternatives to
get pedestrians from the Castro City area to Ortega. Whatever options are discovered will be presented to the City
Council, Gilli said, although he cautioned neighbors not to
hold out hope for an easy solution.
That may be true, but we urge the council to make it a
priority to save a way for pedestrians and cyclists to get
through this neighborhood without infringing on the rights
of Towne Court residents. Surely there must be a way to
give “outsiders” a way to walk or bike through this north
Ortega neighborhood.
By Shani Kleinhaus
M
ayor Ronit Bryant, the
City Council and city
staff have demonstrated
a sincere commitment to preserve
burrowing owls at Shoreline by
dedicating resources to update the
existing burrowing owl management plan” and converting it to an
owl preservation plan.
On behalf of the Santa Clara
Valley Audubon Society, I want to
thank the council for this effort and
their recognition of the inherent
value of preserving the remaining
population of burrowing owls of
Shoreline. It is apparent that the
council members appreciate the
contribution the owls make to the
richness of their city and its environment.
The city is also working to plan
and install burrowing owl habitat
within the Shoreline golf course
area. Recently, city staff members
have engaged Audubon Society
volunteers to protect the owls and
to monitor bird populations within
the park. The city staff continues
to work with us to plan and design
improved foraging and nesting
habitat at Shoreline for the owls.
At the Audubon Society, I
have worked to find additional
resources to support these efforts,
See OWLS, page 14
NLETTERS
VOICES FROM THE COMMUNITY
DOCTOR DISGRUNTLED
WITH THE NEW EL CAMINO
After 41 years of practice in
internal medicine and being a staff
member of El Camino Hospital, I
feel there have been major changes,
some of which are disturbing to
several of us in private primary care
medicine.
Call me old-fashioned but many
of my colleagues and I miss the
“old El Camino.” We also miss the
camaraderie among doctors, nurses
and staff; people seem uptight nowadays. There seems to be coldness in
the new hospital, although it is state
of the art among hospitals. Perhaps
I am slow to catch on to such high
technology. I wonder if less high
tech and more “community” is
needed these days?
I also have felt for a long time that
this administration has not done
all it could be doing to help those
of us in private practice who are
struggling. We constantly battle
Medicare and the “big insurances”
for better reimbursements. We have
had very few new private primary
care doctors come into the area.
After graduation, most will join
CMG or Palo Alto Medical Foundation and probably for a good
reason.
Other major issues are the outrageous charges for X-rays and
labs. Many of us refer our patients
elsewhere than El Camino to places
where charges are drastically less.
I also feel the hospital board
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and have been granted a TogetherGreen fellowship to promote the
participation of volunteers in burrowing owl conservation activities
at Shoreline. TogetherGreen is a
partnership between Toyota and
Audubon that funds and supports
innovative conservation projects,
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of directors has not lived up to the
high standards expected of them.
If the board is to solve the financial
issues, they should be certain they
hire executives who will make the
tough decisions rather than outsourcing to consultants who charge
millions of dollars per month.
Lawerence A. Epstein, M.D.
Grant Road
APPLAUSE FOR COUNCIL,
STAFF IN PROTECTING OWLS
I would like to applaud the
Mountain View City Council and
staff for their ongoing strong support for protection of burrowing
owls and their habitat.
In my opinion, the Oct. 1 Voice
article about Google’s planned recreation facility, “G.A.R. field,” did
not reflect the amount of time and
work done by the staff and council
towards ensuring that the owls at
Shoreline and surrounding areas
are not forgotten.
I have attended many meetings
where council members have listened attentively and patiently to
concerns about the owls. It would
unteerism to engage people in land,
water, and energy conservation.
As the Sept. 24 Voice story
warns, burrowing owl populations
of Santa Clara County are on the
brink of extinction. This trend is
not unique to our county; over the
last 20 years, burrowing owls have
disappeared from most of the Bay
Area and virtually all California
coastal counties. Even the largest
populations, in California’s Imperial Valley, are rapidly declining due
to destruction of their native habitat
and to changes in land use patterns.
We hope that other cities in Santa
Clara County and beyond will soon
follow the leadership of Mountain
View to proactively dedicate land
and maintain nesting and foraging
habitat to promote burrowing owl
survival.
Shani Kleinhaus is
environmental advocate for the
Santa Clara Valley Audubon
Society
have been easy for them to cave
into the pressures of development,
but instead they have shown foresight and sensitivity to the plight of
this species, which could be on the
brink of extinction in our valley.
I hope that Google will show the
same concern and respect as they
carry out their development plans.
Catherine Trejo
Sunnyview Lane
If it walks like a duck and quacks
like a duck, it’s a duck. This is a
deliberate use of taxpayer funds to
influence the election. It is wrong.
If the council majority wants to
send political mail, that’s fine. Like
anyone else, they have every right to
collect donations and send any kind
of political mail they like.
But they don’t have a right to take
our tax dollars, and use those tax
dollars on political advertising.
Nor is this the first time Yes on T
used city resources: the argument
in favor of T was coordinated by a
city employee working for the city
manager. At a minimum, this is a
clear conflict of interest. (It’s hard to
say no when your boss asks you to
“volunteer.”) At worst, it is an illegal
use of city time for electioneering.
The Yes on T campaign should
immediately cease using city
resources for their campaign. They
should also reimburse the city for
the full cost of designing, printing,
and mailing this campaign ad.
The rest of us should vote no.
If this measure passes, the city
will do it again: spend your tax
dollars on political ads instead
of city services.
Greg Perry
Boranda Avenue
CITY FUNDS USED TO
PROMOTE MEASURE T?
Recently, many of us received a
political mailer full of arguments
in favor of Measure T, which would
modernize the city’s phone tax to
include broadband, international
and national phone calls.
What you may not know is that
your taxes paid for it.
The city, using our money,
designed, wrote, and sent the mailer. The intent, if you read it, is to give
us all a reason to vote for T.
It is illegal to use tax money to
campaign for or against ballot measures. To get around this, the city is
calling it an informational mailer.
Of course, the “information” just
happens to be the exact same words
used by the yes campaign.
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near-universal, perhaps fundamentally human, desire to sink
one’s teeth into a melange of soft,
saucy foodstuffs enclosed in a
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So when the Greek-born Tony
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MICHELLE LE
The mixed fruit crepe at The Crepe Maker in Los Altos includes strawberries, pineapple and chocolate or
Nutella inside.
See CREPES, page 16
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Antonis Giakoumis, the chef-owner of The Crepe Maker, drizzles
Grand Marnier over a freshly made crepe.
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probably didn’t feel the need to amp
up the accoutrements. Crepes with
street cred don’t need no trendy
decor or fancy silverware ... right?
Accordingly, The Crepe Maker
makes some good crepes, but does
not offer a very inviting place in
which to enjoy them. The tables
and chairs are mismatched and
uncomfortable — grimy patio
castoffs that look like they did some
hard time on Craigslist. The plates,
utensils, and cups are plastic or
Styrofoam. Water is available only
in Lilliputian-size Dixie cups. Long
and cavernous, the space itself feels
more like a hallway than a restaurant.
Giakoumis has made some nice
attempts to warm up the place,
painting the walls a cheery yellow
and hanging some black and white
photos of France, but it all still feels
pretty bleak. Try to nab one of the
two outdoor tables or take your
crepe to go.
On the other hand, if you keep
in mind the Crepe Maker’s farmers
market provenance and you tell
yourself that you’re not really in a
restaurant, per se, you’re actually
ordering from a large, stationary
crepe cart, then it is possible to look
past the depressing decor — and
the even more depressing coffee
and accompanying Mini Moos
creamers.
The Crepe Maker offers about 25
savory and sweet choices ranging
from $4 to $9, as well as a small
selection of panini ($7.75) and salads ($6.95-$8.45). According to the
counter man on duty one morning,
they “sometimes” offer buckwheat
crepes, but on the two occasions I
was there, only flour-based crepes
were available. I normally prefer
the heartier buckwheat shell for my
savory crepes, but no matter. The
savory vegetarian crepe ($9) was
outstanding. It was filled to bursting with feta, sundried and fresh
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tomatoes, artichoke hearts and
spinach.
We also enjoyed the Grand
Marnier ($9) which benefited from
a liberal shot of the liqueur, sweet,
ripe strawberries and a drizzle of
chocolate. I was hoping for a dollop
of real whipped cream as opposed
to the foamy canned stuff, but I’ll
take whipped cream any way I can
get it. The mixed berry ($9) also
arrived with a hefty helping of quality, ripe blackberries, strawberries
and raspberries.
The ham, cheese and tomato
crepe ($7) was fine, but less impressive than the others. A too-heavy
hand with the mild cheddar made
for a goopy experience.
The crepes here are on the
large side, plenty for a breakfast
or lunch. Some, like the chicken
mushroom and turkey avocado
($9 each), are large enough for
two to share if neither of you is too
hungry.
I stopped in one day for a chicken
panino ($7.75) and enjoyed it as
much as the crepes. A nice-sized
marinated chicken breast sandwich,
dressed up with sundried tomatoes
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and Swiss cheese, was paired with
a small green salad and made for a
very satisfying lunch.
In preparing this write-up, I vacillated on whether to implore The
Crepe Maker to reconsider using
only disposable plates, utensils
and cups, not only in the name of
whatever landfill Los Altos uses,
but because food — even a crepe
— simply tastes better when served
with silverware you’re not afraid
will snap in two mid-meal. I recognize that The Crepe Maker has a
15-year history of selling crepes on
the street — and I wouldn’t expect
real silverware at, say, a fast food
restaurant — but even if you squint
and pretend, 280 Main Street is not
a crepe cart. Softening some of the
streetwise edges, providing good
coffee in real mugs, some comfortable seating, and maybe even an
answering machine so callers can
find out when the place is open,
would seem to be relatively simple
upgrades that could take The
Crepe Maker to the next level.
Meanwhile, though, we’ll just
enjoy the crepes.
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Aquarius Theatre: 2, 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Red (PG-13) Century 20: Thu. at 12:01 a.m.
Resident Evil: Afterlife (R)
Century 20: In 3D at 11:15 a.m.; 1:50, 4:25, 7 & 9:35 p.m.
Secretariat (PG)
Century 16: 11:15 a.m.; 12:15, 2:10, 3:20, 5:10, 7, 8:20 & 10:05 p.m.
Century 20: 11:15 a.m.; 12:40, 2, 3:35, 4:50, 6:25, 7:40, 9:20 &
10:30 p.m.
The Social Network (PG-13) (((1/2
Century 16: 11 a.m.; noon, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6:10, 7:10, 8:30, 9:20 &
10 p.m. Century 20: 12:15, 1:15, 2:10, 3:15, 4:05, 5, 6:10, 6:55,
7:50, 9:05, 9:55 & 10:40 p.m.; Fri., Sun.-Thu. also at 11:20 a.m.
The Town (R) (((1/2
Century 16: 12:30, 3:40, 7:20 & 10:10 p.m.
Century 20: 1:25, 4:15, 7:20 & 10:10 p.m.
Waiting for Superman (PG)
Century 20: 11:45 a.m.; 2:25, 5:05, 7:45 & 10:25 p.m.
CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:45, 3, 4:30, 5:45 & 7:15 p.m.;
Fri. & Sat. also at 8:30 & 10 p.m.; Sun. also at 8:30 p.m.
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (PG-13)
Century 16: 12:20, 3:50, 7:25 & 10:25 p.m.
Century 20: 12:50, 4, 7:05 & 10:05 p.m.
You Again (PG) Century 16: 12:40, 3:45, 6:50 & 9:30 p.m.
Century 20: 11:50 a.m.; 2:35, 5:15, 7:50 & 10:20 p.m.
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (R) (((
Guild Theatre: 2, 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only.
AQUARIUS: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260)
CENTURY CINEMA 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (800-326-3264)
CENTURY PARK 12: 557 E. Bayshore Blvd., Redwood City (800-326-3264)
CENTURY 20 DOWNTOWN: 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City (800-326-3264)
CINEARTS AT PALO ALTO SQUARE: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-3456)
GUILD: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260)
SPANGENBERG THEATRE: 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto (354-8263)
For show times, plot synopses and more information about any films playing at the
Aquarius, Guild and Park, visit www.LandmarkTheatres.com
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NEVER LET ME GO---
(Aquarius) Kazuo Ishiguro’s dystopian,
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Romanek that’s austere to a fault. The
approach bonds the viewer to the leading
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(Century 16, Century 20) The riveting film
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by Aaron Sorkin is beautifully crafted;
and the acting is exceptional. In fact, the
only thing missing from “The Social Network” is a likable protagonist. Zuckerberg
(Jesse Eisenberg) wasn’t always the world’s
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University, more interested in campus life
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pics. Harvard students (and twin brothers)
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drug and alcohol use and sexual content.
2 hours, 1 minute. — T.H.
YOU WILL MEET A TALL
DARK STRANGER---
(Guild) In this Woody Allen flick, Helena
(Gemma Jones) has been dumped by her
husband Alfie (Anthony Hopkins) because
she “allowed herself to become old.”
Alfie promptly joins a gym, buys a sports
car and takes up with Charmaine (Lucy
Punch), a call girl. Meanwhile, Alfie and
Helena’s daughter, Sally (Naomi Watts),
is unhappy in her marriage to Roy (Josh
Brolin), who hit it big with his first novel but
has been unable to publish anything since.
Frustrated with her wish — not shared by
Roy — to have a baby, and Roy’s inability
to support them, Sally develops a crush
on Greg (Antonio Banderas), her boss at
the art gallery where she’s an assistant.
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will guarantee him literary success, and
obsesses about a neighbor (Freida Pinto).
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38 minutes. — R.P.
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ART GALLERIES
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Blossoming and Illuminating CityBay
Area artists Miyoko Mizuno and Shigemi Sanders.
The exhibit features San Francisco landmarks
painted by Mizuno and illuminated ceramic works
of buildings by Sanders. Exhibit runs through Oct.
24, Gallery Hours: Tue.- Sat.,11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Sun., noon-4. Gallery 9, Los Altos, 143 Main St.,
Los Altos. www.gallery9losaltos.com
Hills and Valleys Plein Air Artist Carol Mead
spent June painting the hill towns and valley
views of the South of France. Completing this
exhibit are California scenes painted in the Napa,
Santa Clara and Salinas Valleys. Gallery closes
3 p.m. Sun. Through October, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
free. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., Los Altos.
www.viewpointsgallery.com
Mixed Media Prints by Pantea Karimi
Exhibition of prints by CSMA faculty member
Pantea Karimi. Gallery Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.Fri.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Exhibit runs through Nov.
21, Free. Mohr Gallery, Community School of
Music and Arts, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain
View. www.arts4all.org/attend
City Council Candidate Forum Mountain
View City Council candidates will present their
views on the issues at a public forum hosted by
the League of Women Voters of Los Altos/Mountain View. Six candidates are vying for three open
council seats in the Nov. 2, 1010 election. Oct. 14,
7-9 p.m. Free. Council Chambers, Mountain View
City Hall, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Call
670-941-4846. www,lwvlamv.org
CONCERTS
Finding Home: A Kaleidoscope of
Musical Journeys Pianist Patricia Cheng
(joined by violinist Po-Wei Lai, cellist Amy Hsieh
and moderator Hector Armienta) will explore
the music of artists in search of national identity,
including works by Taiwanese composer Tyzen
Hsiao, Edvard Grieg, Bedrich Smetana, Frederic
Chopin and Antonin Dvorak. Oct. 17, 2-4 p.m.
Suggested donation $10. Community School of
Music and Arts (CSMA), 230 San Antonio Circle,
Mountain View. Call 650-917-6800, ext. 305.
www.arts4all.org
quilting periods over the last 150 years.
Samplers, crochet, cross-stitch, and needlepoint will also be displayed. Through Oct. 31.
noon-4 p.m. Free. Los Altos History Museum,
51 So. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Call
408-391-8519. www.losaltoshistory.org
FAMILY AND KIDS
David Shannon David Shannon presents
“It’s Christmas, David!” A Toy Drive for the Inn
Vision Opportunity Center. Donate a new book
form Books Inc. or a new unwrapped toy and be
entered to win a picture-book raffle. Oct. 12, 6
p.m. Free. Books Inc., 74 Town & Country Village,
Palo Alto. www.booksinc.net
Day of the Dead Dia de los Muertos. People
of all ages are invited to celebrate this Mexican
holiday which honors deceased ancestors with
colorful altars, marigolds, and crafts such as
traditional sugar skulls decorated with sparkly
adornments. Festive treats will be served. Oct. 10,
2-5 p.m. $15 per person, free under 2 years old.
Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills.
Call 650-949-9704. hiddenvilla.org
FILM
BENEFITS
DANCE
Los Altos Follies “Hissy Fits & Hot Air,” a
musical parody of modern life and politics, Oct.
7-9, 7:30-8:45 p.m. $50 Thu., $80 Fri., $90 Sat.
Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos.
www.busbarn.org
Latin Dance Fusion Workout Steps from
many genres are folded into easy-to-follow combinations. Move to flamenco, cha-cha, cumbia,
swing, merengue, salsa, samba, middle eastern,
or other Latin dances. Wear athletic shoes/clothing and bring an exercise mat. Saturdays, 10-11
a.m. $10. Los Altos American Legion Hall, 347
First St., Los Altos. Call 650-948-1484.
“War Photographer” “War Photographer”
is a documentary that follows photojournalist James Nachtwey as he travels the world
documenting wars, conflicts and critical social
issues. Faculty-led discussion will ensue. Oct. 14,
7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Annenberg Auditorium, 435
Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 650-723-0997. http://
ethicsinsociety.stanford.edu/ethics-events/events/
view/961/?date=2010-10-14
ENVIRONMENT
HEALTH
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Preventing Falls and Injuries Jessica Terrill
discusses fall-prevention techniques for seniors.
Oct. 14, 1 p.m. Free. Mountain View Senior
Center, 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Call
650-903-6330.
“Edible Landscaping” with Rosalind
Creasy Rosalind Creasy is an award-winning
garden and food writer, photographer and author
of more than a dozen books on the topic of edible
landscaping. Oct. 12, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Los Altos
Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Call
650-383-7540. www.greentownlosaltos.org
CLUBS/MEETINGS
SPAUG General Meeting SPAUG General
Meeting Stanford-Palo Alto User Group meets
monthly to discuss problems, solutions, software
and hardware. Learn more about computing,
meet fellow computer users. Get help and advice
from experienced users. Second Wednesday of the
month, ongoing, 7-9:30 p.m. first meeting free,
$35/year. American Legion Post, 347 First St., Los
Altos. Call 650-493-9307. www.svuga.org/
EXHIBITS
By Hand: American Women with
Needle and Thread The exhibit features
a sampling of quilt styles representing key
Flu Shots at Draeger’s Supermarket
Sutter VNA & Hospice will be providing flu and
pneumonia shots at Draeger’s Supermarket
in Los Altos. Proceeds from the flu shot clinics
support the organization’s mission of providing
home healthcare and hospice services to all
those in need in the community, regardless of
ability to pay. Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Flu: $25;
preservative-free Flu: $30; pneumonia: $45.
Draeger’s Supermarket, 342 First St., Los Altos.
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LIVE MUSIC
TALKS/AUTHORS
Ariana Rice Singer-songwriter Ariana Rice
performs Oct. 8, 8-10 p.m. Red Rock Coffee, 201
Castro St., Mountain View.
Dr. Barbara Almond Dr. Barbara Almond
talks about “The Monster Within: The Hidden
Side of Motherhood,” which explores feelings
about motherhood that are a social taboo. Oct.
14, 7 p.m. Free. Books Inc., 301 Castro St., Mountain View. www.booksinc.net
Kidpower Parent Workshop Yew Chung
International School Parent Organization hosts
a Kidpower Parent Workshop. Learn how to
introduce and practice safety skills. Free for YCIS
parents and caregivers and $5 for non-YCIS
adults. Oct. 13, 7-9 p.m. Yew Chung International
School Auditorium, 310 Easy St., Mountain View.
Call 650-740-1849.
US-Mexico Relations Alex Saragoza, Assoc.
Prof. of Chicano Studies in Ethnic Studies Dept.,
UC Berkeley, will discuss “The State of US-Mexico
Relations: Immigration, Drugs and Electoral
Politics”, Wed., Oct. 13, 7-9 p.m. Free. Los Altos
Youth Center, 1 South San Antonio Road, Los
Altos. Call 415-293-4600. www.ItsYourWorld.org
RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY
Holy Yoga This new class offers a form of experiential worship; no prior experience with yoga
needed. Class meets twice weekly on Sundays,
2-3 p.m., and Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free.
Los Altos United Methodist Church , Children’s
Center, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos. Call 650383-9322. www.laumc.org
RESEARCH SUBJECTS
Online advertising This presentation provides
a technology overview of how different types of
on-line advertising systems work followed by a
discussion about the emerging trends for making
these systems more effective across all media and
electronic devices. Oct. 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free.
Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley, NASA Research
Park, Bldg 23, Moffett Field. Call 650-335-2852.
www.cmu.edu/silicon-valley/news-events/seminars/index.html
SPECIAL EVENTS
Japan Tsuchiura Festival To celebrate
Palo Alto’s newest sister city, Neighbors Abroad
is putting on a ay of festivities, with a Zen priest
doing tea ceremony and meditation, Japanese
food, taiko, dancing, cosplay (costume play) and
anime. Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Lucie Stern
Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo
Alto. Call 650-561-9771 . www.neighborsabroad.
org/JapanFestival/
Rare Restored Film Footage and Popcorn The Museum of American Heritages is
holding a special evening of movies and popcorn
with a premier of restored rare footage of the Williams Family and Frank Livermore courtesy of videographer Brian George. Brian will also offer tips
to preserving home movies. Oct. 14, 6:30-8:30
p.m. members fee/ $5 non members. Museum of
American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto.
Call 650-321-1004. www.moah.org
TEEN ACTIVITIES
Middle School Dodgeball Tournament
Dodgeball tournament open to all Mountain
View Middle School Students. Pre-register in
teams of 4-6 players. Prizes for top teams. Oct.
16, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Sports
Pavilion, 1185 Castro St., Mountain View. Call
650-903-6410. http://www.mountainview.
gov/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/teen_services.asp
Teen Open Mic Night Teen Open Mic Night,
sponsored by the City of Mountain View Recreation Division & Youth Advisory Committee. Oct.
9, 7-10 p.m. Free. Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro
St., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6410. http://
www.mountainview.gov/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/
teen_services.asp
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100-199
N FOR SALE
200-299
N KIDS STUFF
330-399
N MIND & BODY
400-499
NJ
OBS
500-599
NB
USINESS
SERVICES
600-699
NH
OME
SERVICES
700-799
NFOR RENT/
FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
800-899
NP
UBLIC/LEGAL
NOTICES
995-997
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115 Announcements
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110 weekly newspapers like this one.
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Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA)
“Transformation” - art show
Community Back-to-School night!
Dance Expressions Adult Jazz
Dance Expressions of Menlo Park
House Cleaning
Humane Planet Expo - Sat.10/2 - Free
Singers Wanted
Swim competition
The Allodola Violin Duet
Violinists seek cafe/resteraunt
130 Classes &
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After school Spanish classes
Clase del Sol! offers small group instruction in Middle and High School level
Spanish. Locations in Menlo Park and
Palo Alto. For more information please
email clasedelsol2010@gmail.com.
Barton-Holding Music Studio
Next 6 week “singing for the non-singer”
class starts Sept. 23rd. Call Laura
Barton 650/965-0139
Flute, Clarinet, and Saxophone
FUN Piano Voice Violin Guitar
Glenda Timmerman Piano
23 years exp. MA. 650/938-0582
Guitar Lessons 650-224-3550
beg/int all styles your home $60
Hope Street Studios
In downtown Mtn. View
Most instruments, voice
All ages & levels (650) 961-2192
Manzana Music School
Guitar,Classical Violin, Bluegrass Fiddle,
Banjo, and Mandolin.
ManzanaMusicSchool@yahoo.com
McCool Piano Studio 566-9391MP
Near Burgess Gym Menlo Park
Piano Lessons
Susan Jackson, Mus B. MM. Classical
or Jazz. (650)326-3520 www.susanjacksonpianoinstruction.com
Pontiac 1997 TRANS-AM CONVERTIBLE
- $900
Piano Lessons
Guaranteed to make good performer.
Kids & Adults. 650-739-5145
Piano Lessons
Taught in your home.
Member MTAC & NGPT.
Specializing in beginners. All levels welcome.
Karen, (650)367-0307 or (650)996-8059
Piano Lessons w/E Moreno PhD Mus
650 324 2795
Pro Tools Recording Facility
The Cave ~ Multi Track “Live” recording
facility for full digital musical performance capture. Access to local musicians and recording artist for performance enhancements to your current
projects. Film and ADR support. Call for
rates! Angelo (650) 245-0984
Trumpet Lessons
Beginner to Advanced. Classical and
Jazz. $200 month. I will come to you.
650/279-7139
135 Group Activities
2 Singles Halloween Parties
Art classes
BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP
CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINER
Drawing and Painting Classes
140 Lost & Found
Gold Link Necklace; Trader Joes
Lost Black Cat
LOST CAT: CALICO, RED HARNESS.
Instruction for Hebrew
Bar and Bat Mitzvah For Affiliated and
Unaffiliated
George Rubin, M.A. in
Hebrew/Jewish Education 650/424-1940
For Sale
Piano Class for Ages 2-6, FUN!
www.art4growth.com
GERMAN Language Class
White Maltese Puppies!!
201 Autos/Trucks/
Parts
NATURE/OUTDOORS Events Calendar
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Horses Full Board $500-$700
Private stables, 11 flat acres. No riding.
650/851-1796
Jazz & Pop Piano Lessons
Learn how to build chords and improvise. Bill Susman, M.A., Stanford.
(650)906-7529
Mountain View Seasoned Travelers
Argentine Tango Lessons
Contact George at 650-493-6427 or
see www.inscenes.com/george
English bulldog puppies for sale
AKC registered English bulldog puppies
6 weeks old available 3-males and 1
female. All puppies are Vet. checked (Dr.
Butchko), Micro chipped with all shots up
to date. We strive to produce conformational correct, healthy, well-tempered
bulldogs. All our bullies come with a
health guarantee and will go to *good
homes only*....$950
Runaway Cat!
145 Non-Profits
Needs
Donate your Cell Phones!
Donations Needed!
Knitters Wanted
150 Volunteers
Community Cell Phone Collector
Join the Event Team!
Knitting Volunteers
Ford 1990 Ranger SuperCab XLT w/
Rack - $2800
Volkswagen 2001 New Beetle - $5,300
obo
Volkswagon 2003 Passat Wagon $100
Volkswagon 2003 Passat Wagon - $75
VW 2003 Beetle Convertible - $10,700
202 Vehicles Wanted
Donate Vehicle
Receieve $1000 Grocery Coupons,
Your Choice. Noah's Arc, No Kill
Animal Shelters. Advanced Veterinary
Treatments. Free Towing, IRS Tax
Deduction. Non-Runners. 1-866-912GIVE. (Cal-SCAN)
Donate Your Car
Children's Cancer Fund! Help Save
A Child's Life Through Research and
Support! Free Vacation Package. Fast,
Easy and Tax Deductible. Call 1-800252-0615. (Cal-SCAN)
220 Computers/
Electronics
270 Tickets
10/3 Raiders vs Texans 2 Tix - $125
*** Gameboy Advance - $55
HARD-SIDED
$100.00
LAPTOP
CARRIER
-
HDMI CABLE PREMIUM GOLD - $18.00
iPod Touch 64 GB 3rdGen - $198.00
230 Freebies
HAMMOND ORGAN - FREE
A4 Shocks,Springs, Sway Bar - FREE
Free moving boxes! - FREE
Mountain View, 1637 Lee Drive,
Oct. 9, 9-2
Are you looking for mature Nanny
Art Birthday Parties
SOFA - FREE
Child Care opening in San Carlos
235 Wanted to Buy
College Grad looking for PT Work
Antique dolls
240 Furnishings/
Household items
EXCELLENT NANNY AVAILABLE!
Helping our nanny find next job
2 Italian Marble Lvg Rm Tables - $299
Need a nanny??
BRAND NEW LEATHER CHAIR CHEAP!!!
NEWBORN NIGHT NANNY babyguru.org
Glass Table Top - $75
VLS Multicultural,Bilingual.
Hanging Lamp - $5
Nanny for infants or toddlers
Porthole Clock - $110.00
340 Child Care
Wanted
Queen Bed & Matching Dressers! - $275 OBO
Honest and Caring Nanny!!
New big entertainment center!!!
Recliner - $50
245 Miscellaneous
Sawmills
New Norwood LumberMate-Pro handles
logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28”
wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing
increases efficiency up to 40%! www.
NorwoodSawmills.com/300N 1-800661-7746 ext. 300N. (Cal-SCAN)
Exploring Illustrations - $35
Mother’s helper for afternoons
Nanny Jobs in Peninsula
P/T Mother’s Helper/Nanny Wanted
Los Altos, 20-25 hr/wk, M-F. Cooking,
laundry, school pick up. CDL required.
Call 650-440-2148.
345 Tutoring/
Lessons
Chess Lessons for kids and adult
French ,Spanish Lsns. 6506919863
guitar/piano/voice
High School Math/Science tutor
Math Instructor offers lessons
One-to-One Tutoring Service
Spanish Language Instruction
By native Spanish speaker. Grammar &
conversational. 1:1 or group of 4. Children
& Adults welcome. (650)327-4612
2005 Kubota B2710 for sale
2005 Kubota B2710 Tractor Sale Price
$2960, Diesel, 4WD, Mower, Loader
mail for pictures chtwe5@msn.com /
949-861-9086.
Alta Mesa Crypt
Back Pack - Jansport - $30.00
Canon 35 MM Camera - $40.00
Stanford-Educated Expert Tutors
Violin lessons & Voice Lessons
350 Preschools/
Schools/Camps
Bradbury House Montessori
Fall classes forming. Student and teacher ratio 1:6. Ages 2.9 - 6 y/o. Refs. Info,
650/703-7313.
MP: 615 10th Ave., 10/9, 8-4
Multi-family. Lots of treasures. Furn.,
Christmas decorations, kids’ stuff.
x-Marsh/Fairoaks
costumes cheap - $10
FREE FIREWOOOD & MULCH
355 Items for Sale
Palo Alto, 35 Morton St, Oct. 9,
8:30-2
Books, kitchen goods, furniture, decorative ceramics, TV, etc.
Mixed Firewood-Seasoned & Split $150.00
24mon/3y/4y BOY clothes
more costumes cheap - $5
2TVan Heusen black suit
Palo Alto, 857 Robb Rd, 10/9, 9am2pm
Moving/Estate Sale: Corner Manuela/
Robb Rd (park on Robb Rd). Books,
magazines, household items, kitchen,
clothing, stained glass, hardware, tools
and much more.
Pre-Teen Girls Clothing - $2.00 or L
Barbie,bratz,dolls,girltoys$10
Stetson Western Hats - $35.00
BOY comforter/blankets $25
Telephoto Camera Case - $25.00
Boy VHS videos
veritable bargaintopia - $1
BOYS Jackets6mon-3years
Western Boots - $55-$100
Bugaboo Camaleon Stroller-$500
Redwood City, 513 Upton St, Oct. 9, 8-3
250 Musical
Instruments
even more costumes cheap
Museum Volunteers
NASA cats need fosterers
Antique Baby buggy Large wicker - $175
piano
Small grand piano, mahogany finish,
bench and lamp included. $1500.
133 Music Lessons
Stanford Cats need volunteers
Fairy Tale Prince Ken Doll - $20.00
Storytime Volunteers Needed
Orrefors Crystal - $See Ad
Piano-Baldwin Excel Tone - 2,250.00
155 Pets
Royal Doulton China Pieces - $See Ad
Baby Cockatiel
Hand fed. $45 ea. 650/815-5073
EXCELLENT BABYSITTER AVAILABLE!
Mother’s helper Happy to help u!
Math, Stats, Physics, Chem Tutor
15 yrs exp. Jim, 307/699-3392
A Piano Teacher
Children & Adults
Ema Currier (650)493-4797
Debbie’s Family Day Care - RWC
10 QT. STOCK POT W/STEAMER $40.00
215 Collectibles &
Antiques
Library Volunteers Needed
After School Care/Driver Avail
Learn to Live Pain Free - FREE
Atherton, 160 Watkins Ave.,
Oct. 9, 9-4
Atherton moving sale! Everything must go!
Menlo Park, 1058 Marcussen Dr.,
Oct 9 & 10, 9-4
330 Child Care
Offered
Graco Booster Seats (2) - FREE
210 Garage/Estate
Sales
Los Altos, 1201 St. Joseph Ave.,
10/9, 9am-2pm
Garage Sale: Corner of St. Joseph Ave.
and St. Matthew in Los Altos (off Foothill
Expwy). Furniture, toys, & more!
Kid’s
Stuff
Vintage Bakelite Purse - $30.00
Tama 5 piece drum set - $400.00
260 Sports &
Exercise Equipment
18 mon/2y/3y/4y BOY clothes
Dutalier Rocker Glider, Ottoman
Fireman outfit pants/jacket4-7 y
Graco LiteRider Stoller - 20
Graco LiteRider Stoller - 40
GRACO UPRIGHT CAR SEAT - $20
GRACO UPRIGHT CAR SEAT - $30
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405 Beauty Services
Brazilian Blowout Hair Treatment
425 Health Services
Type 2 Diabetes Drug Avandia?
If you used Type 2 Diabetes drug
AVANDIA between 1999- present and
suffered a stroke, heart attack or congestive heart failure you may be entitled
to compensation. Attorney Charles
Johnson 1-800-535-5727. (Cal-SCAN)
Jobs
500 Help Wanted
Admin Assistant
Property mgmt office for homeowners’ association in Portola Valley
seeks Admin Assistant for P/T position. Applicants should have computer exp., incl. Word and Excel, clerical
and office skills; excel. people and
communication skills (both verbal and
written); be organized, detail-oriented
and able to multi-task. Email resume
to office@pvranch.org. Fax: 650/8512056; phone 650/851-1811
Cashier & Drivers
Applewood Inn is accepting applications
for cashiers & drivers. 650-324-3486
550 Business
Opportunities
Business for Sale!
Established for 3 years. Will Train. Nets
100k. Can operate from anywhere.
$3800 down. Call Jerry 1-800-4188250. (Cal-SCAN)
560 Employment
Information
$$$HELP WANTED$$$
Extra Income! Assembling CD cases
from Home! No Experience Necessary!
Call our Live Operators Now! 1-800-4057619 EXT 2450 http://www.easyworkgreatpay.com (AAN CAN)
Drivers
Top 5% Pay! Excellent Benefits, Latest
Technology. Need CDL-A and 3 months
recent OTR. 1-877-258-8782. www.
MeltonTruck.com (Cal-SCAN)
Drivers: Company Drivers
Solos and Hazmat Teams. *GREAT PAY
*GREAT MILES *CDL-A Required. We
also have dedicated & regional positions
available. Call: 866-448-1055 SWIFT.
(Cal-SCAN)
Emergency Medical Tech
Must be H.S. grad ages 17-34. No experience needed. Paid training, benefits,
vacation, regular raises. Call Mon-Fri.
1-800-345-6289. (Cal-SCAN)
Firefighter
Paid training to join elite U.S. Navy team.
Good pay, medical, dental, promotions,
vacation. HS grads ages 17-34. Call
Mon-Fri 1-800-345-6289. (Cal-SCAN)
MOVIE EXTRAS
earn up to $150/day to stand
in backgrounds of major film.
Experience
not
required.
CALL NOW! 1-888-664-4621 (AAN CAN)
Reefer Drivers
Experienced drivers and Class A commercial students welcome! Our Incredible
Freight network offers plenty of miles!
Call Prime today!1-800-277-0212. www.
PrimeInc.com (Cal-SCAN)
Regional Drivers Wanted!
More Hometime! Top Pay! Excellent
Benefits! Newer Equipment! Up to
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Express
1-800-441-4953.
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Security Guards Wanted
Security
Guards
Wanted
Must carry valid California Guard Card
Must carry Two valid forms of identification
Location: Palo Alto (Stanford area)
Hours: Swing (weekends required)
Pay:$10.50 per hour
Business
Services
604 Adult Care
Offered
BETTER LIVING HOME CARE
Caring assistance w/personal touch
Best Rates 24 hr or hourly. Ins., bonded.
Call 415/684-0719
619 Consultants
K. Stewart Consulting
Experienced Consultant for Business
and Nonprofits: Please contact me for
my rates and additional information.
(646) 245-5230/stewartk@gmail.com.
620 Domestic Help
Offered
Mendosa Housekeeping
General cleaning
Exp.,in large homes.18 years exp.
(650)388-6439
Professional Woman
House sitting, data entry, take to appointments, grocery shopping etc. Call Carol
(650)941-4714
624 Financial
It’s Your Money!
Lump sums paid for structured settlement or fixed annuity payments. Rapid,
high payouts. Call J.G. Wentworth.
1-866-294-8772. A+ Better Business
Bureau rating. (Cal-SCAN)
crosetti funding
CASH NOW we offer fast cash for your
mortgage note, annuity, and business
note call 1 800 391 4032
NOTE SALE
Secured Note & Deeds
of Trust – Nationwide
DISCOUNTED
VidaCapitalgroup@gmail.com
650.224.5535
645 Office/Home
Business Services
Advertise Your Home
property or business for sale in 240
California newspapers. Reach over 6
million readers for ONLY $550! Call this
newspaper or visit: www.CAL-SCAN.com
(Cal-SCAN)
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Opening in 240 California newspapers.
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$550! Call this newspaper or visit: www.
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Perfect Organizing
Executive home organizer. Exp. w/refs.
Ms. Foster, 650/324-2325
650 Pet Care/
Grooming/Training
All Animals Happy House
Pet Sitting Services by Susan
Licensed, insured, refs.
650-323-4000
Home
Services
703 Architecture/
Design
Design/Permits
One stop for your remodel/design
needs. Comp. plans incl structural engineering and energy compliance (T-24).
ADW 650-969-4980
710 Carpentry
Cabinetry-Individual Designs
Precise, 3-D Computer Modeling:
Mantels * Bookcases * Workplaces
* Wall Units * Window Seats.
Ned Hollis, 650/856-9475
715 Cleaning
Services
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730 Electrical
751 General Contracting
Alex Electric
Lic #784136. Free Est.
All electrical.
Alex, (650)366-6924
741 Flooring/
Carpeting
Aladdin Carpet and Floors
Sales, installs, remodels and
painting for the home. Free
est. Lic. 1236 So. Abel St., Milpitas.
Tony, 408-263-1988.
748 Gardening/
Landscaping
Beckys Landscape
Weekly/periodic maint. Annual rose/fruit
tree prune, clean ups, irrigation, sod,
planting, raised beds. Demolition, excavation. Driveway, patio, deck installs.
Power washing. 650/493-7060
Gaeta's Landscape
Asuncion Yanet
House Cleaning
!
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Francisca’s Deep Housecleaning
Experienced, Refs. 650-669-0628 or
650-701-0703
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(650) 380-4114 (650) 389-3327
Pavers, flagstone, brick work, BBQs,
sprinkler, retaining walls/fences,
lighting, Free Estimate!
(650) 368-1458
GARDENING & LANDSCAPE
Woodwork/Fencing,
Irrigation,
Aeration,
Stump
Grinding,Tree/
Shrub Trimming, Rototilling Clean
ups,
Rose/Fruit
Tree
Pruning.
Roger:650-776-8666
GARDENING
MAINTENANCE
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CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES
650-575-1924
Kitchens
Baths
Doors & Windows
Dry Rot & Termite Specialists
Small Jobs Welcome
Multi-Unit Buildings
Full Service Construction
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Lic. #842550
Since1990!
GENERAL BUILDING
CONTRACTORS
650-322-7930
PL/PD STATE LIC# 608358
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856-9648
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Domicile Construction Inc.
General
Construction Services
Insured
(650)962-1536- Lic. 020624
www.orkopinacleaningservice.com
R. Alvarez Cleaning
Weekly, monthly or one time cleaning.
15 years exp. Excel. refs. Lic. #41574.
650/369-1477
Socorro’s Housecleaning
Comm’l, residential, general, move
in/out. Detailed, honest, good refs,
25 yrs exp. 650/245-4052
719 Remodeling/
Additions
Domicile
Construction, Inc.
Leo Garcia Landscape/
Maintenance
Lawn and irrig. install, clean-ups.
Res. and comml. maint. Free Est.
Lic. 823699. 650/369-1477.
Mario’s Gardening
Maintenance, clean-ups. Free est.
650/365-6955; 995-3822
New
Horizon
Landscape
30%Off
757 Handyman/
Repairs
ABLE HANDYMAN FRED
CompleteHomeRepair Maintenanc
emodelin ProfessionalPainting
Carpentr Plumbing Electrical
CustomCabineDesign Deckence
AnMuchMore
30 Years Experience
650.529.16623.27
HANDY
“Ed” MAN
FREE ESTIMA
650-793-5392
Lic#052258
R.G. Landscape
Yard clean-ups, maintenance, installations.
Call Reno for free est., 650/468-8859
Ray’s Landscaping
Lic. Since 1980. All yard work, incl.
stone and concrete, fences and patios.
408/507-1014
Uriel’s Gardening
Maint., haul, poison oak, clean up, free
est. 650/862-1378 Uriel
USA LANDSCAPING
General Maintenance, Clean ups, Lawn,
Fences ,Retaining Walls, Sprinklers,
Concrete. 10 years exp., free estimates.
(408)891-2468 lic. #33088
Lic. #703822
728 Drywall/Plaster
Lic#770948-B&C39
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Noel Leal Gardening Service
408-255-9994
(408) 532-8020
Residential & Commercial
Maintenance, Fences, New Lawns,
Retaining Walls, Tree removal, Concrete & More
www.domicileconstructioninc.com
since 1990
lic #627843
Remodels, Additions & New Homes.
Call for your FREE estimate today.
HammondHomes7.com
Roofing, Water Proofing, Decks
and other Services.
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General Contractor
T 415 999-3143
650 366-8335
Vidal Gardening & Landscaping
Bi-Weekly, twice a month clean up. Tree
removal. Fences, retaining walls, new
lawn irrigation systems. Gutter cleaning.
Free est., excel. refs. 650-771-0213
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AAA Danny’s Haul Away
Residential and commercial waste.
650/669-2470
CLINT’S HAULING SERVICE
Misc. junk, office, appliances,
garage, storage, etc, clean-ups. Old
furniture, green waste and yard junk.
Licensed & insured. FREE ESTIMATES
650/368-8810
Frank’s Hauling
Commercial, Residential, Garage,
Basement & Yard. Clean-up. Fair prices.
650/361-8773
767 Movers
Armandos Moving
Homes, Apartments, Storage. Full
Service moves. Serving the Bay Area for
20 yrs. Licensed & Insured. Armando,
650-630-0424. CAL-T190632
SHMOOVER
MOOVERS
LICENSE CAL. T-118304
Serving the Peninsula since 1975/Owner-Operated!
327-5493
771 Painting/
Wallpaper
Gary Rossi PAINTING
Free 2 gal. paint. Water damage
repair, wallpaper removal. Bonded. Lic
#559953. 650/207-5292
Glen Hodges Painting
Senior Discount. Quality work. 35+
years exp. Lic. #351738 Payment plan
avail. 650/322-8325
(650) 271-4448
Orkopina
Housecleaning
Summit Drywall
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Olga’s Housecleaning
Res./Com. Wkly/mo. Low Rates.
Local Refs. Exp’d. & Friendly. I love
My Job! Ins. (650)380-1406
Since 1985
AB
WEST
CONSTRUCTION
Complete Garden Maintenance
Nena & Ney House Cleaning
Detail Oriented, 15 yrs. exp. and driving available. CDL. good refs. 650851-7603 or cell# 650-465-2187
Bonded
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No.: 542183
The following person (persons) is (are) doing
business as:
Reliance Limo Service at 460 Tyrella Ave.,
Unit B, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa
Clara County.
This business is owned by: An Individual.
The name and residence address of the
owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are):
VARINDER SINGH
460 Tyrella Ave., Unit B
Mountain View, CA 94043
Registrant/Owner began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s)
listed herein on 09-07-2010.
This statement was filed with the County
Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on
September 7, 2010.
(Voice Sep. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2010)
THE CAR DOCTOR
File No.: 541802
business as:
The Car Doctor at 2239 Old Middlefield Way
St., D, Mtn. View, CA 94043, Santa Clara
County.
This business is owned by: A Corporation.
SCHALLER AUTOMOTIVE INC.
2239 Old Middlefield Way St., D
Mtn. View, CA 94043
listed herein on 2-24-09.
August 26, 2010.
(Voice Sep. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2010)
TRACKMASTER
AXCIS TRACKMASTER
File No.: 542568
The following person (persons) is (are)
doing business as: (1)Trasckmaster (2)
Axcis Trackmaster at 2584 Wyandotte
St., Mountain View, CA 94043 Santa
Clara County: This business is owned by:
A Corporation. The name and residence
address of the owner(s)/registrant(s) is(are):
AXCIS INFORMATION NETWORK, INC.
2584 Wyandotte St.
listed herein on 4/15/1993. This statement
was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of
Santa Clara County on September 16, 2010.
(Voice Sep 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 2010)
CHRISTINA’S SALON
File No.: 542146
business as:
Christina’s Salon at 108B Rengstorff Ave.,
Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara
County.
This business is owned by: An Individual.
MICHAEL WU
17815 Condit Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business
name(s) listed herein.
September 7, 2010.
(Voice Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2010)
PURO PERU RESTAURANT
File No.: 542259
business as:
Puro Peru Restaurant at 1161 N. Lawrence
Expressway, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa
Clara County.
This business is owned by: A Corporation.
PURO PERU
1161 N. Lawrence Exp.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
listed herein on 8/1/10.
September 9, 2010.
(Voice Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010)
997 All Other Legals
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF
NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA
CLARA
Case No.: 110CV183142
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner
TERRENCE MICHAEL NICHOLSON JR. filed a
petition with this court for a decree changing
names as follows:
TERRENCE MICHAEL NICHOLSON JR. to
JENNIFER MURPHY.
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons
interested in this matter appear before this
court at the hearing indicated below to show
cause, if any, why the petition for change of
name should not be granted. Any person
objecting to the name changes described
above must file a written objection that
includes the reasons for the objection at
least two court days before the matter is
scheduled to be heard and must appear at
the hearing to show cause why the petition
should not be granted. If no written objection
is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING: December 7, 2010,
8:45 a.m., Room: 107. Superior Court of
California, County of Santa Clara, 191 N.
First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy
of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be
published at least once each week for four
successive weeks prior to the date set
for hearing on the petition in the following
newspaper of general circulation, printed in
this county:
MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE
Date: September 22, 2010
/s/ Thomas Wm. Cain
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
(Voice Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2010)
NOTICE OF BULK SALE
(subject to Com. C. 6106.2)
The following definitions and designations
shall apply in this Notice without regard to
number or gender:
SELLER:
Kris & Sandra McDonough
618 National Avenue,
BUYER:
Dom & Arlene Passanisi
BUSINESS:
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October 27, 2010
LAST DAY TO FILE CLAIMS:
October 26, 2010
ESCROW HOLDER:
WILLIAM H. DUNN,
Attorney at Law, 1350 Dell Avenue, Suite
204, Campbell, CA 95008
Notice is hereby given that Seller intends to
make a bulk sale of the assets of the above
described Business to Buyer including all
stock in trade, furniture, and equipment used
in said Business, to be consummated at the
office of the Escrow Holder at the time of
consummation or thereafter. Creditors of the
Seller may file claims with the Escrow Holder
on or before the last day to file claims stated
above. This sale is subject to California
Commercial Code 6106.2.
Seller has used the following other business
names and addresses within the last three
years so far as known to Buyer: NONE
Dom & Arlene Passanisi
___________________________
BY: WILLIAM H. DUNN
Agent for Buyer
(Voice Oct. 8, 2010)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Date of Filing Application:
October 1, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
The Name(s) of Applicant(s) is/are:
LEVEL 10 EVENTS INC.
The applicants listed above are applying
to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control to sell alcoholic beverages at:
1401 N Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043-1311
Type of license(s) applied for:
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and countertops, and a spacious tub with tile
surround. Well-landscaped and private rear
grounds with an expansive lawn area, majestic Oak trees, and a paver stone patio, perfect
for entertaining. Convenient to Los Altos
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cabinetry. Spacious living room with gleaming hardwood floors, a dining area, recessed
lighting, a fireplace, and a door leading to
the tranquil backyard. Well-landscaped and
peaceful rear grounds with a lush lawn area,
an array of colorful plants, a Koi pond, and
a private patio for entertaining. Convenient
to Los Altos Schools: Springer Elementary,
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26000 RANCHO MANUELLA LN $2,795,000
126 S. CLARK AVE
Updated 4BR/3.5BA, Chef’s style kitchen, & spacious
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ideal for family sports. Room for guesthouse, minutes
to L.A. Village, & Bullis Charter School.
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$585,000
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$2,895,000
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$2,795,000
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1640 CRESTVIEW DR
Stunning contemporary in the Country Club Area. Approx
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w/ loft & Au pair quarters. Great for entertaining.
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PARK LIKE SETTING
$3,495,000
One of a kind, Designed by renowned architect Goodwin
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13914 MIR MIROU DR
$6,450,000
Exceptional Estate includes a 1.12 Acre parcel w/ main
home 6BR/5.5BA, pool, gazebo + a 1.25 Acre parcel
w/ gst house, tennis court, total of 2.37 Acres adj. to
the Preserve. P.A. Schools.
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CUSTOM GREEN HOME
$3,850,000
Custom designed w/4,200 sq.ft. of living space on an
amazing creek-side setting over ½ acre. This bright
energy efficient home includes 5BR/4.5 BA, inc. sep.
guest ste. with sep. entrance.
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an open & flexible floor plan where you will enjoy entertaining
inside & out. Formal living room with 12 ft ceilings & gas fireplace.
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courtyard. Gourmet kitchen with custom cherry cabinets, granite
slab countertops & stainless steel appliances. Family room & breakfast nook open to the kitchen. Master
bedroom suite with luxurious master bathroom. Gorgeous Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring. Wonderful
small community of 6 homes. Walk to Ranch 99/Nob Hill Shopping Center where you will enjoy the great
amenities offered with this shopping center & others so close. Easy freeway access, close to major
companies, schools, Cuesta Park, Stevens Creek Trails, YMCA & the new El Camino Hospital. Top rated
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$1,095,000
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3 BR | 2 BA
LOS ALTOS
4 BR | 4.5 BA
139 CONCORD CI
$828,000
16-yr-old contemporary w/Los Altos schools K-12. Backyard w/patio.
New paint/flooring.
1621 KINGSTON COURT
$1,299,000
Cul de sac location.Excellent Los Altos Schls.Hrdwd flrs &d new
carpet.1,850 SF,12,100 lot
418 VALENCIA DR
$2,198,000
Offering 4 bed/4.5 bath;each bed w/own full bath.Great Rm w/granite
Kit,FamRm w/FP.
Julie Lau
Ellen Barton
Jo Buchanan & Stuart Bowen
650.325.6161
CUPERTINO
LOS ALTOS HILLS
18721 NEWSOM AV
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$747,000
3 BR 2 BA Bright & Airy Charmer, move right in. This
is 1 of the most affordablehomes in Cupertino
Grace Feng
650.328.5211
7920 AUGUST LN
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$725,000
4 BR 2 BA Great opportunity! Highly sought after
Monte Vista area. Easy access to shopping centers.
Jon Anderson
650.325.6161
24040 OAK KNOLL CIRCLE
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$3,198,000
5 BR 5.5 BA Imagine living in your own amazing villa
w/a personal vineyard,Bay & hill views.
Jo Buchanan & Stuart Bowen 650.941.7040
12790 CAMINO MEDIO LN
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$2,500,000
5 BR 2 BA Remodel or build your dream home on
this mostly flat lot close to the village. PA schools.
Dorothy Gurwith
650.325.6161
25620 ELENA RD
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$2,495,000
5 BR 3 BA Beautiful Hm on a sprawling flat+ acre w/
captivating views of the Western hills.
13038 VISTA DEL VALLE CT
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,745,000
4 BR 3 BA Hrdwd flrs,lrg rms,& convenient location
on a private street.Brick patio,view deck w/spa
Kirk Mahncke
650.941.7040
LOS ALTOS
455 E EDITH AV
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,498,000
5 BR 3 BA Updated spacious Kit designed w/the
cook in mind.LR/DR combo w/frplc,lrg FR opens
to deck.
Helen Kuckens
650.941.7040
1028 LOS ALTOS AV
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,349,000
3 BR 2 BA Large 16,000+ SF lot with 3 bedroom, 2
bath home ready for renovation or rebuild.
Kirk Mahncke
650.941.7040
1419 MIRAMONTE AV
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,274,950
4 BR 2 BA Setting on large 14,400 sq ft lot, Backs to
Heritage Oaks Park.
Phyllis & Jamie Carmichael
650.941.7040
59 BAY TREE LN
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,250,000
2 BR 2 BA Gated community offers a rare chance to
purchase THE twnhm w/the largest yrd of all units!
14 BAY TREE LANE
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,258,000
2 BR 2 BA Prestigous Creekside Oaks gated community.Spacious light filled rooms.Ideally located.
Joanne Fraser & Jim Milliken
650.941.7040
36 LYELL ST
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,099,500
4 BR 3 BA Remodeled 4 bedrooms, 3 bath.Prime Los
Altos downtown location!Beautiful tree & yard.
Terri Couture
650.941.7040
517 LASSEN ST
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$765,000
2 BR 2.5 BA Townhome just steps to downtown Los
Altos. Sep. LR, DR and FR. Largest unit!
Owen Halliday
650.325.6161
575 TYNDALL ST. #7
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$530,000
2 BR 2 BA Upgraded single story close to downtown
LA. LR w/FP. Detached gar. Private patio w/storage
Laurel Robinson
650.325.6161
LOS ALTOS HILLS
14176 STANFORD CT
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$3,288,000
5 BR 4.5 BA Beautiful Hm w/Western Hills vw.Virtual
tour www.EllenBarton.com Close to Stanford
Ellen Barton
650.941.7040
650.941.7040
MOUNTAIN VIEW
1525 MONTALTO DR
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$888,000
4 BR 2 BA Spacious approx 1500sf floor plan w/ large
LR, FR. Wonderful location. Excellent schools.
Dan Ziony
650.325.6161
1469 TYLER PARK WY
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$649,000
2 BR 2.5 BA Close to Cuesta Pk,shipping & great schls.
Convinient to Hwys.Includes new Kt&windows.
Susan Marsella
650.941.7040
1354 DALE AV #1
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$538,000
2 BR 2.5 BA 2 lrg bdrms w/priv.balconies,plus
patio,LivRm/DinRm
combo,2-car
attchd
gar,frplc,A/C.
Kathy Horvath
650.941.7040
1031 CRESTVIEW DR #318
SAT 1:30 - 4:30
$239,000
1 BR 1 BA Great condo in secured building.Upgrades
include granite countertops,French drs to LR, W/D
Rod Creason
650.325.6161
MENLO PARK
SPACIOUS, GREAT LOCATION
$98,500
1350 SHERMAN AV
2 BR 2 BA Beautiful mobile home located in 55+
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$2,095,000 Park. Many custom features. Spacious floor plan
650.328.5211
4 BR 3 BA Enjoy both - location and house. Lg. kit/ Deborah Greenberg
great room. Formal LR+DR. Oak floors.2 FP.
PALO
ALTO
Brendan Callahan
650.325.6161
NEW HOME IN OLD PALO ALTO $4,450,000
315 HEDGE RD
SUN 1 - 4
$1,272,000 5 BR 5.5 BA New 5,695sf home w/gourmet kit &
3 BR 2.5 BA Fabulous home in Suburban Park. att FR w/FP.Full basement w/media room. MST ste
Three baths, bonus rm, fam. rm, DR, country w/walk-in
Debbie Nichols
650.325.6161
kitchen, pool.
Arvada Darnell
650.325.6161 OLD PALO ALTO
$3,849,000
1020 SHERMAN AV
$1,249,000 4 BR 3 BA Classic center hall colonial hm on a lrg
12,825 sq. ft. lot. Separate dining rm, hd flrs.
SUN 1:30-4:30
650.325.6161
4 BR 2 BA This charming home near Downtown Debbie Nichols
Menlo Park features stepping stones & towering 805 COLORADO AV
trees.
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$2,198,000
Barbara Sawyer
650.325.6161 5 BR 3.5 BA Beautifully designed 8 year new home in
prime Midtown Palo Alto. Conveniently located!
121 LOYOLA AV
650.328.5211
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,095,000 Teresa Lin
2 BR 2 BA Stylish remodeled home w/ character & 1499 COWPER ST
instant appeal. Designer finishes thoughout.
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,399,000
Judy Decker
650.325.6161 3 BR 2.5 BA Bring your contractor! Explore options
on
7k
SF
lot
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Old
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facing
Lawn
Bowling
Green
1781 STONE PINE LN
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$898,000 Pk
650.328.5211
3 BR 2.5 BA Beautiful, spacious 3-level home. Walls Geraldine Asmus
A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES
$1,189,000
of glass. Large, bright kitchen w/breakfast rm.
Ken Morgan/Arlene Gault
650.328.5211 3 BR 2 BA South Palo Alto residence privately situated on a large lot in a cul-de-sac location.
MOUNTAIN VIEW
Barbara Sawyer
650.325.6161
961 MADDUX DR
1355 LLOYD WY
$1,159,000
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,149,000 SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
5 BR 2.5 BA On oversized lot.Within blocks of 5 BR 2 BA Expanded & remodeled 2007.Granite
kitchen, stainless appl, new roof. Great location!
Dwntwn MV,McKelvey Prk,Ice Cream.
650.325.6161
Elizabeth Thompson
650.941.7040 Rod Creason
21 ROOSEVELT CI
809 ALICE AV
$1,108,000
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$825,000 SAT 1 - 4
3 BR 2 BA Updated w/granite & stainless steel 3 BR 2 BA Gracious home w/bonus dining room
in kitchen w/breakfast bar.LivRm has frplc & bay &bedroom. Solar-heated sparkling pool in back
yard.
wndw
650.328.5211
Jim Galli
650.941.7040 Joanne Shapiro
PALO ALTO
REDWOOD CITY
683 WAVERLEY ST
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,095,000
2 BR 2.5 BA Remodeled downtown townhome w/
two mastr suites located just steps frm University
Ave shops
Tim Trailer
650.325.6161
354 EMBARCADERO RD
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,079,000
3 BR 2 BA Turn of the century charmer with period
details through out. Old PA, close to Trader Joe's
Jennifer Piccinini
650.325.6161
1613 MARIPOSA AV
SAT 1:30 - 4:30
$1,075,000
2 BR 2 BA Remodeled Beauty near Paly H.S. w/
bonus office/bedroom, granite kitchen, vaulted ceilings.
Celia Bella
650.325.6161
3065 GREER RD
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,025,000
4 BR 2 BA Uniquely enlarged converted garage - with
high super ceilings, lots of light.
Jerry Haslam
650.948.0456
1071 EMBARCADERO RD
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$999,000
3 BR 2 BA Bright and Beautiful home with guest
cottage. Award winning schools: Duveneck, Jordan,
Paly.
Lan L. Bowling
650.328.5211
4290 PONCE DR
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$875,000
3 BR 2 BA Large 3BR+Loft/2BA, 2-car attached gar.
Gunn HS Dist (ck availability). Community pool.
Dante Drummond/Larry Fretto650.325.6161
3712 HERON WAY
SAT 1:30 - 4:30
$838,000
3 BR 3 BA Elegant 2-year new townhome, many
green built w/energy efficient features.
Judy Shen
650.328.5211
GREAT PA OPPORTUNITY!
$818,000
3 BR 2 BA Charming bungalow. Freshly painted,
granite countertops, wood flooring, prof. landscaping.
Jon Anderson
650.325.6161
4137 THAIN WY
SAT 1:30 - 4:30
$739,000
2 BR 2 BA Cathedral ceilings, firepl, wd flrs, good
light, good storage, balconies, big laundry rm.
Nancy Goldcamp
650.325.6161
631 CHANNING AV #3
SAT/SUN 1 - 4
$675,000
2 BR 1.5 BA Small Complex of 3 units. LR with frplc,
1 1/2 ba. + den, gar, & carport. Small yard.
Arvada Darnell
650.325.6161
REMODELED END UNIT CONDO $449,000
1 BR 1 BA Contemporary 1 level w/ hi ceiling, lr/dr
combo, open granite kit, cheery br, garden patio
Barbara Sawyer
650.325.6161
777 SAN ANTONIO RD #108
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$435,000
2 BR 2 BA Diamond in the rough. Personalize this sgl
levl condo w/W&D, garage. Quiet, near new JCC
Michelle Chang
650.325.6161
314 E ST
SAT/SUN 1 - 4
$599,000
3 BR 1 BA Shows well w/hdwd flrs, updatd kit&bath.
Dual paned windws, grt deck & trellis in lrg yd.
Wendi Selig/Cesar Cervantes 650.328.5211
FANTASTIC FARM HILL CONDO
$399,000
3 BR 2 BA Skylights, remod kit w/granite, great flr
plan & FP.
Sharon Witte
650.325.6161
SAN CARLOS
8 ENSENADA RD
SUN 1 - 4
$770,000
3 BR 2 BA Traditional home with exceptional,
dramatic views. Living rm & dining rm have views
of Bay
Maha Najjar
650.325.6161
SAN JOSE
4568 STRAWBERRY PARK DR
SAT/SUN 1 - 4
$678,000
3 BR 2 BA Lovely home in desirable Morland
Schools.Great opportunity to remodel.Spacious LR
w/frplc.
Nena Price
650.948.0456
4158 SAMSON WAY
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$664,750
3 BR 2 BA Dual pane wndws,Hrdwd Flrs thru
out,Granite in Kit & baths.
Phyllis & Jamie Carmichael
650.941.7040
5564 YALE DR
SAT 1:30 - 4:30
$569,000
3 BR 2 BA W/dual pane wndws,newer roof &
diswasher.New carpet & wood grain laminate flrs.
Lrg yard.
Marcie Soderquist
650.941.7040
SAN MATEO
116 WOODBRIDGE CI
SAT/SUN 1 - 4
$939,000
4 BR 3 BA Bright & spacious 4 bedroom two bath.
Remodeled eat-in kitchen, with granite countertops.
Wendi Selig/Cesar Cervantes 650.328.5211
SUNNYVALE
625 W REMINGTON DR
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$889,000
4 BR 2 BA Atrium model w/skylight,updated kitch
w/tile counters & wood-trimmed cabinets,Fam Rm.
Melanie Johnson
650.948.0456
541 N BAYVIEW AV
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$528,000
3 BR 2 BA Cheerful & bright Eichler*Exquisitely
remodeled *Oak hrdwd flrs thru out*Updtd
Kitchen
Afsie & Sia
650.948.0456
125 N MARY AV #110
SUN 1 - 4
$165,000
2 BR 2 BA Updated manufactured home in terrific neighborhood. A great condo alternative! Over
1400sf
Janie & John Barman
650.325.6161
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