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Election results
FEDERAL OFFICES
U.S. senator
*Dianne Feinstein (D)-43.9%
Kevin de León (D)-10.8%
James P. Bradley (R)-9.2%
U.S. CONGRESS DISTRICT 14
*Jackie Speier (D)-77.7%**
Cristina Osmeña (R)-22.3%
U.S. CONGRESS DISTRICT 18
*Anna G. Eshoo (D)-71.3%**
GOP avoids shutout Newsom wins primary in race for governor
Christine Russell (R)-26.1%
STATE OFFICES and Republican Cox finishes strong second
GOVERNOR By Jonathan J. Cooper Demo crat
Gavin Newsom (D)-34% A n t o n i o
John H. Cox (R)-26.5% THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Villaraigosa, an
Eleni Kounalakis (D)-22.9% LOS ANGELES — Democrat early favorite to
Ed Hernandez (D)-20.1%
Cole Harris (R)-18.6% Gavin Newsom won Tuesday’s pri- advance.
SECRETARY OF STATE mary in the race for California But Cox faces
*Alex Padilla (D)-50.6% long odds in
Mark P. Meuser (R)-33% governor and Republican John
STATE CONTROLLER Cox finished in a strong second deeply liberal
Betty T. Yee (D)-60.3% place, ensuring Republicans won’t California,
Konstantinos Roditis (R)-35.6%
STATE TREASURER be shut out of the race to replace John Cox w h e r e
Fiona Ma (D)-42.6% retiring Gov. Jerry Brown. Republicans are
Greg Conlon (R)-22.6%
ATTORNEY GENERAL With a major boost from increasingly marginalized in state
*Xavier Becerra (D)-44.7% President Donald Trump’s endorse- politics.
Steven C. Bailey (R)-25.9% REUTERS FILE PHOTO ment, Cox consolidated
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Steve Poizner (No party)-42.5% Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a campaign rally in Burbank. Republicans and edged past See STATE, Page 18
Ricardo Lara (D)-39.2%
SUPERINTENDENT
OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Marshall Tuck-37.5%
Tony K. Thurmond-33.6%
STATE ASSEMBLY
DISTRICT 22
*Kevin Mullin (D)-71.5%
Christina Laskowski (R)-24.6%
DISTRICT 24
*Marc Berman (D)-72.8%
Alex Glew (R)-23.5%
COUNTY OFFICES
SAN MATEO COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS-DISTRICT 2
*Carole Groom-100%** Gary Waddell Nancy Magee
Morgan Stogner (write-in)
SAN MATEO COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS-DISTRICT 3
*Don Horsley-75.6%**
Dan Stegink-24.4%
School chief
SAN MATEO COUNTY SHERIFF
*Carlos Bolanos
(appointed incumbent)-59.1%**
Mark Melville-40.9%
race still too
close to call
Heinz Puschendorf (write-in)
SAN MATEO COUNTY
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Gary Waddell-50.3%
Nancy Magee-49.7%
Too close to call Only about 300 votes separate
CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER AND colleagues Waddell and Magee
ASSESSOR-COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER
*Mark Church-87.8%** By Austin Walsh
John Mooney-12.2% DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
SAN MATEO COUNTY CONTROLLER
*Juan Raigoza-100%**
SAN MATEO COUNTY In a race too close to call, Gary
DISTRICT ATTORNEY Waddell holds a slim lead in his
*Steve Wagstaffe-100%**
SAN MATEO COUNTY CORONER ANNA SCHUESSLER/DAILY JOURNAL push to become the newest San
*Robert Foucrault-100%** Sheriff Carlos Bolanos is congratulated by a crowd Tuesday after initial results from the June 5 primary posted Mateo County superintendent, as
SAN MATEO COUNTY initial election results show he is
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR revealing a healthy lead for Bolanos in the county’s first contested election for sheriff.
*Sandie Arnott-100%** narrowly ahead of colleague Nancy
SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE, OFFICE NO. 2
*Gerald Buchwald-72.7%**
Richard Wilson-27.3%
LOCAL MEASURES
(TWO-THIRDS NEEDED)
Measure K — Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
Sheriff beats back challenge Magee.
Leading by only 317 votes,
Waddell gathered 50.3 percent of
the votes on Election Day, accord-
ing to initial results from the
School District five-year $118 annual parcel tax-64.8%
yes-TOO CLOSE TO CALL Congressional, state, county incumbents lead way in June primary county Elections Office, ahead of
Measure N — Millbrae Elementary School District the 49.7 percent support shown
five-year $97 annual parcel tax-74.6% yes-PASS By Anna Schuessler ing him to the
Measure P — Foster City $90 million bond measure DAILY JOURNAL STAFF office in the
to improve levee and keep residents off federal flood
map-79.9% yes-PASS first contested See SCHOOL, Page 19
REGIONAL MEASURE San Mateo County voters voiced election for the
Regional Measure 3 — Toll increase of $3 for the
Bay Area’s state-owned bridges to fund
transportation improvements-55% yes-PASS
support for incumbents hoping to
hold onto an array of offices in the
seat in years.
H a v i n g
Voters in Bay Area
STATE PROPOSITIONS
Proposition 68: $4 billion water bond-55.5% yes-PASS
Proposition 69: Transportation taxes and fees
June 5 primary election despite
efforts of several challengers
served as sher-
iff since he was say yes to toll hike
lockbox-81.3% yes-PASS advocating for changes in offices appointed in By Zachary Clark
Proposition 70: Legislative vote requirement to use
cap-and-trade revenue-38.1% yes-FAIL ranging from county supervisors 2016 and as
Mark Melville un de r s h e r i f f Inside DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
Proposition 71: Effective date for ballot measures- and leaders in county law enforce-
77.4% yes-PASS ment to congressional representa- since 2007, • Foster City levee bond passes
Proposition 72: Excluding rainwater capture systems Appearing to be approved by 55
from property tax reassessments-83.6% yes-PASS tives and state legislators. Bolanos is hoping to build on the • Split results for local school taxes percent of voters across the nine
Awarding appointed Sheriff 800-person office’s ties with the SEE PAGE 3 Bay Area counties, Regional
*Incumbent
** Final result and will not proceed to general election as leading San Carlos Bolanos 59 percent accord- community and his experience • Breed leads San Measure 3 will raise bridge tolls
Mateo County candidate cleared 50 percent of the vote. ing to semi-official results, voters managing a budget in excess of Francisco mayor’s race by $3 over seven years for a total
For state and federal offices, the top two candidates who will face each
other in November general election listed except in the case of a close gave the former undersheriff and $250 million. • Attorney General Becerra of $4.45 billion to pay for a bevy
contest that may change once final tallies are announced. In the state Redwood City Police Chief a wins primary to defend his job
primary system, the top two vote getters advance to general election even if
one gets above 50 percent, except for state superintendent.
resounding endorsement by elect- See ELECTION, Page 18 SEE PAGE 5 See RM3, Page 19
Split results for local school taxes Di s turbance. Two transients slept at a bus
stop over night on Alameda de las Pulgas, it
was reported at 8:14 p.m. on Thursday May
31.
Initial returns: Parcel tax passing in Millbrae as Belmont-Redwood Shores struggles Arres t. A San Francisco resident was arrest-
By Austin Walsh voters for supporting the School District, said he is ed on a $10,000 warrant held by the San
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF district’s first parcel tax. keeping faith that results Mateo County Sheriff’s Office for identity
“When we have one will turn. theft and forgery on Edgewater Boulevard
The Millbrae Elementary School District goal and everyone under- “There’s still a long and Altair Avenue, it was reported at 7:23
is set to enjoy an influx of additional money stand it is about the kids way to go. It’s still the p.m. on Thursday May 31.
following voters approving a parcel tax — for everyone to share early days. So I’m still
measure, while a similar initiative in the that same goal, I don’t pretty hopeful,” he said. SAN CARLOS
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary think anyone has an The Millbrae tax is Burg l ary . Someone broke into a vehicle
School District is struggling. objection to that. It is so expected to generate by smashing a window and took a laptop
Seventy-five percent of Millbrae voters Vahn powerful, it is so amaz- Huan Phan about $700,000 annual- bag and its contents which resulted in prop-
in the Tuesday, June 5, election, supported Phayprasert ing and it is so special,” ly. It gathered 2, 212 erty loss of $4,400 and damages estimated at
the $97 measure designed to span five he said. votes in favor, while 736 opposed. The $500 on Skyway Road, it was reported at
years, while about 64 percent of voters in He measured that enthusiasm by noting Belmont-Redwood Shores initiative aiming 5:51 p.m. Wednesday, May 23.
the Belmont and Redwood Shores district though that the early results were not final, to generate about $1.4 million annually Burg l ary . A business was broken into and a
supported a $118 measure also proposed to so Millbrae education community members collected 3,095 votes in support, and 1,679 number of cameras and a motorized skate-
last five years — about 2 percent short of were reticent to celebrate a final victory. in opposition. board were stolen on Laurel Street, it was
the supermajority required to pass. The “Certainly we are cautious about knowing During their campaigns, advocates from reported at 4:13 a.m. Wednesday, May 23.
results posted on Election Day are prelimi- the final,” he said. “But tonight is the first both districts claimed more local funding is Burg l ary . A vehicle’s window was found
nary, and will be updated again over the next data point and we couldn’t ask for anything necessary to offset the dwindling amount of smashed and a handbag was taken which
few days. different.” funds allocated through the state budget. resulted in loss and damages worth $325 on
Millbrae Superintendent Vahn Meanwhile, Huan Phan, president of the El Camino Real, it was reported at 10:40
Phayprasert expressed his appreciation to Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary See SPLIT, Page 19 p.m. Tuesday, May 22.
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Attorney General Becerra wins primary to defend his job his teaching job.
Report: Facebook
By Brian Melley says harm ty. While Becerra is pushing to ple with mental illnesses to shared user data with
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Californians. resume executions for the first reduce violence and homeless-
His oppo- time since 2006, he has personal ness. flagged Chinese firm
LOS ANGELES — Attorney nents charged reservations about the penalty. Early said Becerra “cares more MENLO PARK — The New York
General Xavier Becerra won his that Becerra, Jones vowed to end capital pun- about illegal immigrants who Times reports that Facebook has
primary fight Tuesday to defend the first Latino ishment. have come here and then broken acknowledged it shared user data
the job he was appointed to last to hold the Bailey, a former El Dorado the law” than tax-paying citi- with several Chinese handset manu-
year and a retired Republican office, neglect- County Superior Court judge, has zens. facturers, including Huawei, a com-
judge was leading the other two ed other priori- criticized the two Democrats for Jones, the two-term insurance pany flagged by U.S. intelligence
contenders in the race to chal- Xavier Becerra ties because of trying to end the money bail sys- czar and former state assembly- officials as a national security
lenge him in the fall. his obsession tem. man, ran to the left of Becerra, threat.
With more than 2 million with the Republican president. He said those with mental ill- advocating for a single-payer The Times says Facebook
votes counted, Becerra, a Becerra said he’s done plenty of ness or drug addiction should get health care system and criminal acknowledged the handset makers
Democrat, had about 44 percent other work, such as cracking treatment instead of jail time. justice reforms such as more — Huawei, Lenovo, Oppo and TCL
of the vote while retired Judge down on gangs and charity fraud. Bailey is under investigation rehabilitation and mental illness — were among 60 it had shared data
Steven Bailey had about 27 per- With more than 2 million by the state’s judicial watchdog and drug addiction treatment pro- with as early as 2007. Facebook
cent in the four-way race. votes counted, Republican attor- for several alleged improprieties, grams. told the newspaper it planned to
Becerra, a longtime congress- ney Eric Early and Democrat including steering business to an The top two vote-getters wind down the Huawei deal this
man, was appointed last year by Dave Jones, who is the state electronic monitoring company advance to the general election week.
Gov. Jerry Brown to fill the seat insurance commissioner, trailed where his son worked. in November. The data included work and educa-
vacated when Kamala Harris was far behind. Early, a Los Angeles attorney With about a week remaining tion history, relationship status
elected to the U.S. Senate. He has Both Republicans opposed specializing in business, enter- in the primary campaign, Jones and likes on device users and their
spent much of his time in office recent voter-approved initiatives tainment and real estate litiga- had $2.3 million in the bank and friends.
suing the Trump administration that reduced criminal penalties tion, pledged to consider creat- Becerra had $1. 5 million. The The report didn’t say the data was
to halt or reverse policies he and both support the death penal- ing permanent facilities for peo- Republicans were far behind. misused.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
• The San Mateo Co unty Bo ard o f Superv i s o rs voted 5-0
Tuesday, June 5, in favor of banning the sale of flavored tobacco
products at pharmacies and retailers in the unincorporated areas of
the county as a way to promote community health, particularly
among youth. If approved by a second reading at the next board
meeting, the ordinance takes effect within 30 days but enforcement
by the Heal th Sy s tem will not start until Jan. 1, 2019. Violators
may be fined or have their tobacco retailer permit revoked.
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Kenneth Irwin LaCrosse Road, Redwood City, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at stjude.org or
Obituaries Thursday, June 7, to remember John Lynch the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.
Kenneth Irwin LaCrosse, born Aug. 22, and the life he lived. A funeral mass will be
5 p. m. Saturday, June 23, at Sharon
1929, died peacefully April 18, 2018.
Heights Golf and Country Club in Menlo celebrated at St. Pius Church, 10 a. m. Dorothy Cusick
Mr. LaCrosse was vale- Friday, June 8.
dictorian at Grass Valley Park. Dorothy Cusick, born Sept. 1, 1938, died
The family suggests donations to Friday, June 1, 2018, at Bayside Care
High School, and then
attended Stanford John Lynch Hospice by The Bay, 17 E. Sir Francis Drake Center near Morro Bay,
Blvd., Larkspur, CA 94939. California.
University, where he John Lynch, born July 9, 1931 in San
earned both his bache- Francisco, the youngest of a large family, Born in 1938,
lor’s and master’s
Joseph Fortunato Busuttil Dorothy grew up in
died June 2, 2018, at the
degrees. Ken was captain age of 86. Joseph Fortunato Busuttil, late of San Wisconsin and graduated
of the Grass Valley High He served as an Army Bruno and San Mateo County resident for 43 from Marquette
School football team and Medic, earning the rank years,died in Millbrae on University. She married
also played football for Stanford of sergeant. After many June 4, 2018. Dr. Lawrence Cusick and
University. Mr. LaCrosse went on to teach years in the grocery busi- Husband of the late moved to the San
and coach at Capuchino High School dur- ness, John returned to Carmen Busuttil. Father Francisco area in early
ing the Peninsula’s “Golden Age of school becoming a long- of Charles Busuttil (his 1960s, where she taught elementary school
Sports. ” He was inducted into the time LVN at Sequoia wife Dolores). Brother of classes. She raised four boys, became a
Capuchino Coaching Hall of Fame in Hospital. He was a Maggi Caruana (her hus- Realtor, and was elected to the Burlingame
1997. devoted husband to Mary Jessie Lynch for band Joe); Nena City Council. She devoted most of her time
“A man of sterling character, Ken was a 62 years. They lived in San Francisco and Camilleri (her husband and energy in later years to church causes.
role model to many and will be remembered Petaluma but lived most of their lives in Charles); Doris Grima; She moved to Auburn area in late 1990s and
with love and gratitude by his family, the late Dominic (his wife Virginia) and the moved to San Luis Obispo in 2012. She has
Redwood City. He was a devout Catholic and
friends, former students and fellow ath- late Franz. Also survived by his grandchil- six grandchildren.
member of St. Pius Parish, Redwood City.
letes.” dren Joni Sperow (her husband Dave) and “She will always be remembered for her
He is survived by his sons Kier and Bret, Mr. Lynch is survived by loving wife
Frances Simmons (her husband Blair); in positive attitude, smile, laugh and caring
his stepson Milo, his granddaughters Kelly Mary; children Dennis Lynch, Lorena
addition to great-grandchildren Victoria, attitude.”
and Josephine, his daughter-in-law Sharon Heatley (Scott) and John C. Lynch; grand-
Stephanie, Dylan and Sean. Mass and burial in San Luis Obispo, pos-
and his former spouse Pauline. He is also children Meghan, Kate, Erin, Kelley,
A native of Mosta, Malta, age 96 years. sibly June 23.
survived by his brothers Robert and Gary, Victoria and Lindsay; great-grandchildren
A longtime member of the Maltese
his niece Denise, his nephew Lance and his Theodore, Ronan and Silas. He is also sur-
American Social Club in South San As a public serv ice, the Daily Journal
great-nephews Hunter and Matthew. He is vived by too many beloved nieces and
Francisco and owner of Portola Realty in prints obituaries of approx imately 200
preceded by his brother Carl, who died in nephews to count.
San Francisco. words or less with a photo one time on a
service during World War II. Friends are invited to gather at Crippen &
Visitation 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, June space av ailable basis. To submit obituar-
A Celebration of Life service is 3 p.m. to Flynn Woodside Chapel, 400 Woodside
11, 2018, at the Chapel of the Highlands, ies, email information along with a jpeg
El Camino Real at 194 Millwood Drive in photo to news@smdaily journal.com. Free
Millbrae, with a 7 p.m. vigil service. The obituaries are edited for sty le, clarity,
funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June length and grammar. If y ou would lik e to
12, at Saint Dunstan Catholic Church in hav e an obituary printed more than once,
Millbrae. Committal will follow at Holy longer than 200 words or without editing,
Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma. please submit an inquiry to our adv ertising
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I
read somewhere recently that we contained the mul- ization of spirit and individualism. Our
are responsible for what we
remember.
tiplicity of beliefs
and interests and
perspective goals are unrealistic and inhuman and we are creating and
recreating ourselves to embody these goals.” — Dr. Judith
The day before Robert Kennedy was purposes of our Rodin, “Body Traps.”
shot, 50 years ago today, I heard him lives together as only white mourners or black mourn- While watching as much as I could stand of the Miss
speak outdoors at Santa Barbara City citizens. ers, young mourners or old mourners, USA pageant on May 21, I was reminded of a column I
Hall. I was 19 and a freshman at the At one point, my but a snapshot of America’s whole wrote in 2009 which, by the way, included an interesting
University of California campus near- friend and I turned toward one another, diverse tapestry was on display by the aside about a politician who we now know quite well and
by. It was a sunny, bright day and the both smiling broadly and, out of side of those railroad tracks, paying a who was involved in the 2009 Miss America pageant and
crowd was buoyant. Many of us felt sheer exuberance, gave each other an final tribute to Robert Kennedy. criticized for his involvement with Miss California.
that the country had been down on its excited hug. For here was a presidential candi- Remember that? As I wrote: “Have you ever seen anything
luck, but felt, too, that the country’s It was that kind of day. date who could say: “Some people see more egocentric and pathetic than Donald Trump in his
luck might be changing. Though The following night, after Kennedy things and ask why, but I dream attempted defense of Miss California? He said he inspect-
Martin Luther King Jr. had been shot was shot, I went looking for my things that never were, and ask why ed her racy photos that
only two months before and the pres- friend, but couldn’t find him. I never not?” and in the grand meeting of were in question very care-
ent was perilous, Kennedy seemed as did find him. Something shifted inside those dreams he meant all of us, no fully (I’m sure he did!) He
if he was someone who might carry of him after Kennedy’s death and he matter the color of our skin or the figured that in this day and
the dream forward. dropped out of school and dropped out variety of our visions. age she didn’t cross any
I’d gone to hear the speech with a of sight. I didn’t see him again for The galleries of the museum where lines of decency and, any-
school chum — someone who was not years. the photographs were on display were way, the bare exposure was
prone to political passions — but I hadn’t thought about any of this crowded, too, certainly not with the an accident — caused by
he’d taken Kennedy’s message of a in a very long time until recently. My same people who had been at the the wind. And he said this
fair shake and justice for all to heart, wife and I attended an exhibit at the speech in Santa Barbara or along with a straight face!”
and had even done some door-to-door San Francisco Museum of Modern Art those tracks in Washington, but just But the main premise of
canvassing ahead of the statewide one Saturday afternoon. On display like those folks from another time, the column was how such
election that was to take place the was a series of photographs taken of these, too, were from very different contests encourage so
next day. people — citizens — standing by the communities that had given them life many young, impression-
About the speech, I remember very side of the railroad tracks as Robert and shaped them and, in so doing, had able women to spend so
little. An indelible moment was being Kennedy’s funeral train passed them given value to what it means to be much time and effort on
handed to me and, now, looking back, by on its way to Washington, D.C., part of that essential soul that must be their appearance that could be spent on education, etc.
I should have done more to memorize and Arlington Cemetery. America governing itself with gen- Now, in 2018, there are more female corporate executives,
it. To hold onto it as tightly as I The photos showed another bright, erosity toward all. politicians, policewomen, etc., etc. — women who obvi-
could, but like so many others that sunny day but for the shadow of the To value the ones who are not like ously have their minds on something besides emulating
day I was sure this was only the train as it wavered past. People stood us, to honor these differences and, in the contestants on such pageants. But the drive to get
beginning and there would be more holding hands or saluting, sitting this way, our national way of life will women to concentrate on their appearance and spend a lot
moments such as this. There would be alone atop a tall tree or standing truly remain ageless, for it’s been said to keep their bodies and faces looking perfect is still pro-
many more tomorrows like this. together with their arms wrapped the only true aging is the erosion of moted by corporate interests and the media to be a very
I do remember, though, standing in around one another in what must have our ideals. important goal for teens and women.
the middle of that crowd — African- been utter silence, except for the I stood in that room in that museum A few questions: Doesn’t anyone with clout see what
American and Hispanic mothers hold- inexorable clacking of the train. with those photographs, holding effect such pageants have on young girls? Shouldn’t there
ing young children, folks my parents’ There were thousands of mourners up close what I found dear about America be a movement to change the way so many girls and
age applauding and cheering, young and down the tracks and this went on and told myself to memorize it. young women are dehumanized and hyped as sex objects
white folks like my friend excited for for miles and miles. by the media? Whatever happened to bra burning?
the first time politically — and feel- And like the crowd I’d been a part of In 1991, Naomi Wolff wrote in “The Beauty Myth: “An
in Santa Barbara just days before the Mik e Nagler is a trustee on the ideology that makes women feel worthless was urgently
ing a kind of heady anticipation. That
pictures were taken, these were not Burlingame Library Board. needed to counteract the way feminism had begun to make
we were all part of something bigger
us feel worth more.” So the beauty industry and the media
intensified their campaign to convince women that they
must conform to our culture’s unrealistic ideal of beauty or
Letters to the editor they don’t count. They succeeded, no doubt, beyond their
wildest dreams — and in the process have jeopardized
many girl’s and women’s physical and psychological
health as the plastic surgery, cosmetic, weight loss and
Focused on the road ahead clist to cross the street in the cross- Full frontal fashion industries giggled all the way to the bank.
walk. Unfortunately, an oncoming Fortunately, these days, more women have seen through
Editor, driver in another lane did not see the Editor, the conspiracy and are thinking for themselves — first
We are well aware of messages such bicyclist in the crosswalk and ran believing that they are OK just the way they are and that
as “Don’t text and drive,” and yet, If I were head of TBS, I’d have fired
into him with his vehicle, killing there are other projects that are much more worthwhile.
this is hard for many of us to accom- him. Samantha Bee on the spot for using a More have realized that those who stand to gain from
plish. One of the reasons we have The driver hitting the bicyclist slur against Ivanka Trump. Oh wait, keeping them insecure are using them by putting on the
such congestion on our roads in the stopped to help and was quite upset to pressure to buy into our addicted society’s distorted image
she’s a progressive going against a
Bay Area is not only the number of the point where he had to be escorted of female perfection. More are using their intellect and
cars but also people whom are slow- home. An incident like this will conservative woman.
abilities to make positive change in their lives and socie-
ing us down while doing other things impact a number of people’s lives in I don’t want to lose my liberal cred ty instead of going along with the status quo that demeans
when driving. They are not paying many ways. card, I’d rather risk being a them so. The fact that many women who have been
attention to driving. It is unfortunate that it takes an molested and/or mistreated by lecherous men are finally
Recently I witnessed a bicyclist hypocrite. You tell ‘em, Samantha.
experience like this to change some coming out and standing up for themselves is a move in
who was run over and killed while driving habits for the better. the right direction. But there is much more to consider.
walking a crosswalk in San Carlos. The popularity of Facebook. etc. certainly hasn’t helped.
There were two lanes of traffic going David Thom John Dillon The worst thing about all this is the obsession with
in each direction and drivers in both appearance is what it’s doing to young girls and teens.
San Carlos San Bruno
directions stopped to allow the bicy- They are in danger of growing up to become patsies of
those corporate interests who have no qualms about turn-
ing them into vacuous Barbie dolls and sex objects. As
OUR MISSION:
It is the mission of the Daily Journal to be the most Sharon Lamb, Ed.D., and Lyn Mikel Brown, Ed.D. wrote
accurate, fair and relevant local news source for in “Packaging Girlhood”: At a time when daughters should
those who live, work or play on the MidPeninsula. be developing skills, talents and interests that will serve
By combining local news and sports coverage, them their whole life, they are being enticed into a dream
Jerry Lee, Publisher BUSINESS STAFF: analysis and insight with the latest business,
Moe Alshafie Michael Davis lifestyle, state, national and world news, we seek to of specialness through pop stardom and sexual objectivi-
Jon Mays, Editor in Chief Charles Gould Paul Moisio ty that will derail their opportunities.”
provide our readers with the highest quality
Nathan Mollat, Sports Editor Joe Rudino Joy Uganiza information resource in San Mateo County. So we are still faced with Miss USA and Miss America
Todd Waibel Our pages belong to you, our readers, and we
Erik Oeverndiek, Copy Editor/Page Designer INTERNS, CORRESPONDENTS, CONTRACTORS: contestants who, apparently having lived with the beauty
choose to reflect the diverse character of this
Dave Newlands, Production Manager Robert Armstrong Charlie Chapman dynamic and ever-changing community. myth for so long, are not bothered with the fact that they
Jim Clifford Elizabeth Cortes have sold themselves out to corporate interests and media
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Priscilla Jin Tom Jung SMDAILYJOURNAL.COM hype. Obviously, they don’t care that they are victims of a
Austin Walsh, Senior Reporter Connor Lin Laurel Lujan deranged culture that drums into them that their main
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WARRIORS
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the world, ever,” McGee said. “It’s a beautiful
thing to be a part of it and to be a contributor
in it.”
that just doesn’t seem fair.
“I think when you’re locked in and you’re
trying to take away K.D., you’re trying to
huge energy boost for Golden State, and he
knows that the Cavaliers will aim to take the
easy ones at the rim away in Game 3. As
It’s a difficult enough spot for the take away Steph and Klay, Livingston, such, the Warriors might already have a
Cavaliers to deal with Curry, particularly McGee, they’re going to get some shots,” counter in mind for whatever anticipated
Livingston has taken three jumpers, all of when he is coming off an NBA Finals-record Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue said. “We’ve just adjustment Cleveland makes.
them mid-rangers of about 13 feet, in this nine 3-pointers in Game 2. It’s daunting to got to do a better job of taking away the easy “Coaches, I think they have a good game
series. Everything else has been at the rim. deal with Durant, one of the few guys in the dunks and layups around the basket. When plan moving forward, seeing maybe what
McGee made one shot from about 6 feet; his league who can post up against James, turn you’re focusing on those three guys, other kind of adjustments Cleveland can make,”
other eight attempts from the floor have and face the four-time MVP and shoot over guys are going to get shots. But we’ve got to Livingston said. “We just have to be ready.
basically been dunks. him with relative ease. It’s maddening to do a good job of just taking away the easy Steph, Kevin, Klay, our scorers, they take
McGee was moved into the starting lineup chase Thompson around and have him get ones.” the majority of the load, right? So they get a
for Game 2. He said Tuesday that he doesn’t shots off using his super-quick release, even McGee got the Warriors off and running in lot of the attention and the pressure. I think
know if he’ll stay there for Game 3 in when he’s fairly well covered. Game 2 with two easy dunks to open the we have to be ready, all us other guys, to
Cleveland on Wednesday night. Golden State opponents expect that. game. Golden State never trailed. relieve some of that pressure.”
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First team
Brett Allen (Sr., Bell); Derek Jones (Sr., Mitty); Brian
(Sr., M-A).
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS out at the NBA Finals in support of the team’s decision-making Perkins (Sr., Bell); John Alexander (Sr., SI); James Din-
neen (Jr., SF); Michael Gonzales (Sr., Serra).
the Eagles. process and how it went deeper Second team
Gui Pains (Sr., SM); Kazim Haider (Sr., Cmont); Max
CLEVELAND — Stephen Curry “I’m not surprised. It’s typical than disagreeing with Trump poli- Jung (Jr., Cmont); HyunJoon Cho (Sr., Cap); Wisely Second team
of him, ” James, the Cleveland cies and the ongoing issue of Wong (Sr., Mills); Nick Eskandarian (Sr., Mills); Noah Brian Ronan (Jr., Serra); Ryan Foreman (Sr., Bell); Ryan
and LeBron James spoke their MacLean (So., Hills); Jack Vallee (Jr., Hills); Ronin Lee Li (Jr., Mitty); Brian Ross (Sr., Bell);Thomas Lawler (Jr.,
minds last year. They have not star, said Tuesday of Trump’s deci- some NFL players choosing not to Celio (Jr., SSF); Anthony Marini (Jr., M-A); Collin Shen SF); Joseph Beima (So., SHP); Neeraj Keshav (Jr.,
changed their minds this year. sion to cancel. “I know no matter stand for the pregame playing of (Sr., M-A); Miguel Hugo (Sr., Aragon). Serra); Tyler Hudson (So., VC).
No matter whose team wins the who wins this series, no one “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Honorable mention
Honorable mention
NBA championship, neither wants the invite anyway. So it “It’s an important conversation, Leo Vieira (Sr., SM); Landon Finn (So., SM); Jeffrey Anthony Le (Sr., SF); Lucas Sant’Ana (Jr., Mitty);
superstar will be at the White won’t be Golden State or but you can’t control what other Lyle Loyola (Jr., SSF); Jordan Makableh (Sr., SSF); Alexandra Knapen (Sr., Bell); Darren Kim (Sr., SHC);
Roberto Spienza (Fr., Hills); Zach Martella (So., Hills); James Mayer (Sr.,VC); Trent Miller (Sr., Serra); Marko
House anytime soon. Cleveland going.” people try to do, or try to control Daniel Zheng (Sr., Mills); Evan Wong (Sr., Mills); Kevin Ristic (Jr., Mitty).
On the day when the On the eve of Game 3 of the the narrative or things like that,”
Philadelphia Eagles were supposed
to be there to commemorate win-
Warriors-Cavaliers series, politics
dominated the conversation.
Curry said.
Curry said the team has been on
WBAL ALL-LEAGUE GIRLS’ LACROSSE
ning the Super Bowl — a visit that Curry raised Trump’s ire last year the same page after his comments Foothill Division Skyline Division
was canceled by President Donald when he said he wouldn’t go to the last year and Trump’s subsequent Attacker of the Year: Attacker of the Year: Riley Howard, Woodside
Trump and had the White House White House, prompting the revoking of the Warriors’ invita- Page Wolfenden, Menlo School Midfielder of the Year:
accusing players who weren’t President to disinvite him and the tion. “And every team that’s won a Midfielder of the Year: Lydia Foust, St. Francis Anna Barton, Woodside Priory
Defender of the Year:
planning on attending of aban- champion Golden State Warriors. championship since then has Ashley Tiznado, Menlo-Atherton
Defender of the Year: Allie Kotowitz, Aragon
Goalkeeper of the Year: Nellie Tonev, Harker
doning their fans — Curry and Curry said Tuesday that he spoke gone through that.” Goalkeeper of the Year:
Emma Briger, Sacred Heart Prep
First team
Fox News is sorry for depicting First team Maya Blevins ( Priory); Emma Clarke (Aragon); Car-
Anika Adzich (Castilleja); Allison Carter (SHP); Ingrid oline Conway (Cmont); Caroline Daniher (Wood);
Corrigan (SHP); Genna Gibbons (SHP); Malina Hat- Kate Fitzgerald (Aragon); Alana Halpin (Aragon);
ton (Mitty); Nicole Priestly (Menlo School); Tatum Eloise Magoncelli (SHC); Elise Mayer (Harker); Katie
praying players in protest story Rausch (Mitty); Ashleigh Ricci (St. Francis); Bella Scola Raynor (Woodside); Lauren Russell (Harker); Alexan-
(Menlo School); Charlotte Swisher (Menlo School); dra Siri (Seq); Heidi Zhang (Harker).
Abby Wolfenden (Menlo School).
Second team
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ular or postseason last year,” said As s o ci at ed Second team Julia Banfield (Seq); Lisa Barooah (Harker); Sophie
Sasha Bellack (SHP); Izzy Carhart (M-A); Olivia Car- Brack (Cmont); Vivian Chuang (Priory); Grace Haj-
Christopher Wallace, executive pro- Press. Both lino (Mitty);Tatum Constant (Menlo School);Taylor jar (Harker); Rayn Iki (Seq); Kayla Louis (Wood); Annie
NEW YORK — Fox News apolo- ducer of the 11 p.m. Eastern pro- knelt at the goal DeGroft (Castilleja); Grace Johnson (SHP); Danielle Martin (Aragon); Kathleen Napier (Mercy-Bgame);
Matlock (Mitty);Theresa McGannon (M-A); Kendall Gaby Navarro (Aragon); Macie Nessi (Wood); Camille
gized on Tuesday for showing pho- gram where the report aired line, heads St. Claire (St. Francis); Hannah Sarwar (Bgame); So- Plant (SHC); Maddie Walstrum (NDSJ).
tos of Philadelphia Eagles players Monday. “We apologize for the down. The AP’s phie Scola (Menlo School); Anika Tse (Castilleja).
kneeling in prayer — not in protest error.” photo caption Honorable mention
Honorable mention Sophia Ashworth (Wood); Kassie Barientos (Wood);
— during a story about President Fox tweeted a copy of Wallace’s said nothing Margret Barber (Bgame); Caroline Boynton (St. Fran- Lauren Chao (SHC); Nicole Del Cardeyre (Cmont);
Trump canceling a White House cer- apology on its news account about prayer or cis); Caitlin Budenholzer (St. Francis); Meghan Child Phoebe Henige (Seq); Katie Hill (Cmont); Abigail
(M-A); Lauren Ferguson (Menlo School); Nikki Huth (NDB); Kayla Martinez (Priory); Maya McGee
emony honoring the team for its Tuesday and said the error would be protest. In one Molumphy (SHP); Clare Necas (Mitty); Michala O’- (Mercy-Bgame); Andrea Ng (Aragon); Kemya Ortiz
Super Bowl victory. addressed on the television show. Zach Ertz picture, there Donoghue (Bgame); Leiney Paul (M-A); Olivia (Aragon); Kara Reiss (Priory); Maria Romero (SHC);
were players in Watson (Castilleja). Sana Shah (NDSJ); Krista Weaver (Seq); Sara Yen
The 33-second report aired late Eagles player Zach Ertz, who was (Harker).
Monday with four still pictures of in two of the pictures used by Fox the background scattered about, a
the Eagles shown in the background during the segment, tweeted “this clear indication that it was not taken
of Shannon Bream’s narration. She can’t be serious.” as the national anthem played. TRANSACTIONS
said that the cancellation was due to “Praying before games with my A third picture used in the seg- BASEBALL NFL
“the national anthem controversy,” teammates well before the anthem is ment, also taken by the AP, depicted American League CHICAGO BEARS — Placed TE Zach Miller on the
where some NFL players knelt dur- being used for your propaganda?” Eagles players Malcolm Jenkins, OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Placed RHP Daniel Gos- PUP list.
Rodney McLeod and Chris Long sett on the 10-day DL, retroactive to Monday. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Placed OL Jerald
ing the “The Star-Spangled Banner” Ertz tweeted. “Just sad. I feel like Optioned RHP Josh Lucas to Nashville (PCL). Rein- Hawkins and TE Jake McGee on injured reserve.
last season to protest police brutal- you guys should have to be better standing during the anthem before stated RHP Liam Hendriks from the 10-day DL. Signed OT Bryce Harris and TE Ryan Malleck to one-
ity. than this.” an Oct. 8 game last year. Long held Recalled C Josh Phegley from Nashville. year contracts.
National League SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Waived DB Trovon
“To clarify, no members of the The two pictures with Ertz, one his right hand over his heart, while Reed.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Optioned RHP Pierce
team knelt in protest during the that also included teammate Corey Jenkins and McLeod raised their Johnson to Sacramento (PCL). Reinstated LHP Madi- XFL
national anthem throughout the reg- Clement, were taken by the right arms in a clenched-fist salute. son Bumgarner from the 60-day DL. XFL — Named Oliver Luck commissioner.
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city exchange, there was no doubt his “I got wind of [the baseball exchange] DeFriese a while to explain to his Japanese
TOYONAKA daughter was going to try out. She had been
regaled with stories from her grandfather
and father about their experiences for just
four, five years ago and thought, ‘Why
aren’t the girls involved with this?’”
DeFriese said. “I met with the mayor of
counterparts how the system works in the
United States.
Continued from page 11 “That put a block on it for a while,”
about her entire life. Toyonaka (the last time the Toyonaka base- DeFriese said. “I did a dossier on our soft-
“She was all over it. She was excited about ball team came to San Mateo) … and some ball association and finally convinced them
we’d have out there,” said Vince DeFriese, the opportunity and the chance to go to a other people. It went really well and then it
who, along with Nick Dykes, will serve as how we work. They bought into it and final-
different country,” Dino Landucci said. “I went cold again.” ly got the ball rolling.”
the team’s co-head coach. “It was open to just told her there’s a (Landucci) legacy But DeFriese, along with the Nor Cal
any San Mateo girl. The girls that got there. When I went, even though it was only president of USA Softball, Mike Blondino, The other major issue was the timing. The
selected … has played in our (SMYSA) 5 years since my parents had gone, there who happens to work for the city of San baseball exchange happens during the sum-
league. were still people in Toyonaka who still Mateo, kept pushing to get softball as part mer, but the softball tour will occur during
“We’ll be carrying 17 (players), which is remembered the (Landucci) name.” of the exchange. the school year. Since members on the team
a big roster.” While the schedule is now set, there is one The trip is not all about softball. It is a include both middle schoolers and high
Jacqui Landucci has a longtime associa- last hurdle to clear: the cost of sending a chance for these girls to get a chance to see school freshmen, DeFriese had to go to two
tion with Toyonaka, as she will be the third large contingent of softball players, coach- and participate in a different culture. In addi- separate school districts — the San Mateo-
generation of her family to take part in the es and chaperones around the world. tion to softball, the San Mateo players will Foster City Elementary School District and
exchange. Both her grandparents and her “We have serious fund raising to do. We attend a day of Japanese school, as well as the San Mateo Union High School District
father, Dino Landucci III, participated as have to raise $85, 000, ” DeFriese said, take part in other cultural outings. — to work out scheduling.
coaches with the San Mateo baseball dele- adding a GoFundMe page has been set up for “(The players) are going to cultural class- “The [baseball teams] go in August. But,
gation. Jacqui Landucci, however, will be the team at gofundme.com/sanmateotoyon- es, learning some simple Japanese expres- one, I heard it’s super, super hot (during that
the first Landucci to actually play in a game. ake-softball-exchange. “My hope is that sions, because that’s important,” DeFriese time in Japan), and two, girls are still play-
“My parents went in 1985, my dad as a [this trip] will happen for the girls (going said. ing summer ball. We figured October would
coach and my mom as a chaperone,” Dino forward). But we have to make this one work There were a number of hurdles to clear to be a good time,” DeFriese said.
Landucci said. “I went as a coach in 1990 first.” get this softball tour off the ground. While
and with that group one of the most famous The first-ever softball exchange between softball in the United States uses a model
was Tommy Brady.” the cities is the brainchild and hard work of similar to Little League baseball, DeFriese Donation check s can also be mailed to:
When Landucci found out a softball team DeFriese, who is the longtime president of said in Japan, softball teams are adminis- SMSCA Attn: Toy onak a Softball, P.O. Box
was being formed for the Toyonaka sister the San Mateo Youth Softball Association. tered through school districts. It took 729, San Mateo, Ca., 94401.
of this season for the 2014 World Series walked to bring up MadBum with the bases Corbin retired his first 11 batters before
GIANTS
Continued from page 11
MVP came in early June.
“I can be sure of one thing, he’s going to
come out guns a blazing doing what he does
loaded and no outs.
Bumgarner, who has two career grand
slams, struck out swinging and slammed the
McCutchen’s two-out single in the fourth.
Corbin won at San Francisco for the first
time since Sept. 19, 2015. He is 3-0 with a
best,” Lovullo said. barrel of his bat into the dirt in disgust — 1.30 ERA in his last four starts versus the
start the inning, then Kristopher Negron’s Corbin struck out the side in the fifth with his 12th strikeout lifetime with the bases Giants and 5-1 in his last 11 road outings,
RBI single. the bases loaded to escape a huge jam. full. Gorkys Hernandez and Posey also 10 starts.
San Francisco had just put one run back on struck out as the Giants struggled to deliver
Pinch-hitter Jake Lamb gave Arizona an key hits one night after a 10-3 win. Goldschmidt’s ground-rule double in the
the board for Bumgarner in the fifth on fifth came on the ninth pitch he saw from
important insurance run with an RBI single The Giants missed scoring opportunities
Brandon Crawford’s RBI double after Mac Bumgarner.
in the ninth. in the seventh and eighth.
Williamson doubled leading off the inning.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo Pablo Sandoval followed with a bloop sin- Starting opposite Bumgarner for the third Giants starters haven’t allowed more than
expected Bumgarner’s best even if Day One gle into shallow center, then Joe Panik time in his career and first at AT&T Park, two runs in the last five games.
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,” the top two vote-getters — regardless of in the race and none was backed by the “I don’t think there will be a blue wave at
STATE
Continued from page 1
party — advance to a runoff in November.
The election is pivotal for Republicans
looking to end their mounting struggles
party.
Elsewhere, San Francisco will choose a
new leader following the sudden death of
all,” registered Republican Keith Smith,
66, said outside a Solana Beach polling
place where he voted for Cox.
and gain a stronger foothold in the Mayor Ed Lee, and a Northern California The campaign played out largely under
nation’s largest state. For Democrats, who judge, Aaron Persky, faces a recall for the the radar despite millions of dollars in
The race is one of hundreds of contests risk getting shut out of key congressional light sentence he gave a former Stanford spending by candidates and their independ-
across the state that could solidify races, it has massive implications for their University swimmer who sexually assault- ent supporters. The closing days of the
Democratic dominance and reshape the push to retake control of the U.S. House. ed a drunken woman. race were marked as much by dueling com-
fight for control of the U.S. Congress. Democrats need to gain 23 districts In the race for governor, Cox defeated plaints over that spending as by differ-
Newsom, the former San Francisco nationally to flip the majority in the Villaraigosa, who was an early favorite to ences between the candidates, their priori-
mayor, was the first candidate to announce House, and a key part of their strategy is advance but trailed in recent months ties and their styles of governing.
a bid for governor more than three years expanding their 39-14 advantage in the despite more than $20 million in spending Sean Spicer, 42, a San Diego resident
ago and was strongly favored for the top home state of Democratic leader Nancy on his behalf by charter school advocates. who works in marketing, said he voted
slot. He leaned heavily on his decision in Pelosi. Cox, a businessman from San Diego has because it’s a civic duty — though he does-
2004 to issue marriage licenses to same- The key battlegrounds are seven dis- run unsuccessfully for a number of offices n’t like California’s top two primary sys-
sex couples in San Francisco, touching off tricts, mostly in Southern California, in his native Illinois but gained footing tem and said it is showing its shortcom-
years of debate over gay marriage in where Hillary Clinton defeated then-candi- among California Republicans as the cam- ings this year.
California and around the country. date Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential paign progressed. He and Travis Allen both “We have 7,000 candidates vying for
In victory, Newsom wasted no time fram- race, making the districts targets this year. aligned with Trump — Allen repeatedly governor and so the top two primary sys-
ing the general election as a fight with Democrats hope to avoid their nightmare noted Cox voted for Libertarian Gary tem means you end up voting for people
Trump. scenario — the vote is split among a Johnson in the 2016 presidential election; who you think can win not who you
“We’re engaged in an epic battle, and it crowded field of Democrats and two Cox said he regrets the choice. believe in,” he said.
looks like voters will have a real choice Republicans get the only slots in the “This is only the first step to turning Evelyn Corado, a 50-year-old preschool
this November — between a governor who November election. around this state and taking back teacher from Huntington Beach and natu-
is going to stand up against Donald Trump U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is seeking California for all Californians,” Cox told ralized U. S. citizen from El Salvador,
and a foot solider in his war on another six-year term at age 84 and is supporters in San Diego. chose Villaraigosa for governor.
California,” Newsom told cheering sup- expected to cruise into November when her Trump is a popular punching bag for “He was already mayor of Los Angeles
porters at his victory rally in San likely opponent will be fellow Democrat Democrats and unpopular with independ- and I saw him do a lot for the Hispanic
Francisco’s Mission District. Kevin de Leon, the former state Senate ents but maintains strong support and loy- community,” she said after casting her bal-
Because of California’s “jungle primary leader. There are 11 unknown Republicans alty from the GOP base. lot.
Looming over Bolanos in the weeks lead- Incumbent Mark Church held onto the congressional seat for the 14th District in
ELECTION
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ing up to the election was a 2007 scandal in
which Bolanos, who had recently been
appointed undersheriff, and then sheriff
role of San Mateo County chief elections
officer and assessor-county clerk-recorder
in a landslide victory over businessman
the U.S. House of Representatives. With
71. 4 percent support from voters,
Democrat incumbent Anna Eshoo led for
Greg Munks were discovered at a Las Vegas John Mooney of Redwood City, who only her seat serving the 18th District in the
brothel during “Operation Dollhouse,” a garnered 12 percent of the electorate. In his U. S. House of Representatives despite
“For me, it’s always been about provid- series of raids by local and federal authori- quest for the seat held by longtime judge being joined in the race by Palo Alto
ing the highest level of public safety serv- ties. Both Bolanos and Munks, who were in Gerald Buchwald, San Carlos resident and teacher John Karl Fredrich and technology
ices to the residents of San Mateo County,” town for 120-mile law enforcement run attorney Richard Wilson won 27 percent company director Christine Russell, who
he said. “I’m honored that the residents of known as the Baker to Vegas Challenge support from voters, which was not enough garnered 25.5 percent and 3.1 percent of
San Mateo County chose me to continue to Cup Relay, were detained for a short time to replace Buchwald, who was appointed to the electorate, respectively.
be their sheriff.” and released and neither were arrested or the seat in 2005.
Bolanos will have to contend with an Democrat Kevin Mullin prevailed over
charged. The incident has trailed Bolanos Having pursued their seats without chal- two challengers in seeking a fourth term in
ongoing staffing shortage and a shifting despite his repeated statements he did not lengers, San Mateo County Controller Juan
criminal justice landscape as he faces his the 22nd Assembly position, winning 71.5
step foot in the brothel, but he said Tuesday Raigoza, Coroner Robert Foucrault, percent support from voters over change
first elected four-year term, issues deputy night he is eager to have the campaign District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe and
sheriff Mark Melville aimed to address with management consultant Christina
behind him so he can focus on keeping Treasurer and Tax Collector Sandie Arnott Laskowski and Pacifica resident Bridget
his bid for the seat. Earning 41 percent sup- county residents safe. sailed into re-election.
port from voters, Melville fell short of the Duffy, who earned 24.6 percent and 3.9 per-
Supervisors Carole Groom and Don Local candidates in a primary who receive cent of the vote, respectively. In running
office he hoped to improve with new train-
Horsley were able to hold onto a third term more than 50 percent of the vote win, and for re-election for the 24th District in the
ing programs, a ground-up predictive polic-
as leaders of the county districts 2 and 3, do not face an additional challenge in the state Assembly, Democrat Marc Berman
ing model and his experience in the
respectively. Groom easily beat write-in general election in November. All federal was successful with 72.8 percent of the
Sheriff’s Office and as a police chief and
candidate and San Mateo resident Morgan and state offices, however, will have top- electorate, while opponents Alex Glew, a
city manager in Central Valley cities.
Stogner, while Pacifica Planning two candidate runoffs in November. business owner and engineer from Los
Also unsuccessful in unseating Bolanos
was write-in candidate Heinz Puschendorf, a Commissioner Dan Stegink’s bid for Winning 77. 7 percent of the vote, Altos, and Bob Goodwyn, earned 23.5 per-
21-year sheriff’s deputy. Horsley’s seat fell short with 24 percent of Democrat Jackie Speier led solar industry cent and 3.7 percent support from voters,
the vote to the incumbent’s 76 percent. executive Cristina Osmeña in a race for her respectively.
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that the results would turn in her favor as
ballots are tracked over the coming days.
“I’m just really excited to see the results
versa. Additionally, it operates the coun-
ty’s court schools and has a strong hand in
special education, foster child support and
going to show up to work tomorrow and
take care of business. That’s what I’ve been
doing every day for the last month.
and really full of optimism for a win,” said child, youth and family services. Showing up to work, supporting princi-
Magee. Going into the race, both candidates tout- pals, schools and our students,” she said.
for Magee. Results available midnight Magee said her confidence is buoyed by ed extensive careers in education and long Waddell, meanwhile, said he is heartened
Wednesday, June 6, are only initial and offi- an initial deficit of roughly 1,300 votes track records of success. by the campaign he ran, and feels cautious-
cials will continue updating tallies over the shrinking throughout Tuesday night, and Waddell, a former school counselor and ly optimistic about the race’s ultimate out-
next few days. she hopes that momentum will last. principal before joining the county office, come.
Should early returns hold, Waddell, a “That trend is what we like,” she said. has cited his work launching the county’s “We’ve had great conversations with vot-
deputy county superintendent, would take The two candidates worked together as top Zap the Gap initiative as a means of identi- ers around the county about the issues they
the top educator’s post from Anne cabinet members for Campbell, who decided fying best practices for offering improved care about. Now it’s in their hands. And I’m
Campbell, who did not seek re-election, in to not seek re-election after starting her education opportunities among his most certainly willing to get to work on behalf of
a win over Magee, an associate county first term in 2010. According to the most notable accomplishments. students if that is their pleasure,” he said.
superintendent. recent count, Waddell collected 28, 625 A former librarian and teacher turned Regarding the will of the voters, Magee
For his part, Waddell shared reserved votes, while Magee gathered 28,308. county administrator, Magee meanwhile noted the competitive race is the first of its
enthusiasm, suggesting he is encouraged The county superintendent has no direct has pointed to her essential role develop- kind for the school chief post in decades.
by the early indications while also oversight of the individual school districts, ing the Big Five emergency response pro- And with such a thin margin hanging in the
acknowledging outcomes could change it acts in a supporting role to bridge gaps tocol, which has been adopted by school balance, Magee said she appreciated the
quickly. and ensure that local school leaders have systems across the county, as a key cam- significant community interest in the elec-
“I’m happy that we are the lead. I’m hop- the necessary resources. It also works in an paign platform. tion.
ing that we will hold out. But I knew this advisory capacity on the implementation While the final votes are tallied, Magee “To have something that is so close and
would be a close race, and that is what we of new programs and systems and acts as a said she plans to keep her focus on her work having so many people engaged in the
are seeing,” he said. clearing house for information as it filters at the county office. election is exactly what we need,” she said.
apply to all Bay Area bridges except the mayor leading the San Mateo effort against 101 from Whipple Road to Interstate 380 in
RM3
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Golden Gate.
In San Mateo County, the measure was
approved by about 54 percent, slightly
RM3, said the measure won’t even come
close to curing congestion.
“It doesn’t provide a timeline or frame-
San Mateo County; another $300 million
would be dedicated to enhanced ferry serv-
ice, and $325 million would extend Caltrain
under regional totals. The measure was most work for any performance measures,” she to downtown San Francisco. Another $130
popular in San Francisco and Santa Clara said. “Most of these projects aren’t even million would go to Dumbarton corridor
of transportation projects throughout the shovel-ready and who decides whose project improvements and $50 million would be
region intended to reduce increasing traffic counties, where it was approved by 65 and
61 percent of voters, respectively, while comes first or second? I have no confidence allocated to work on the Highway 101/State
congestion. in whoever put this together in their ability Route 92 interchange. Twenty-five percent
“I believe we’re going to be able to deliv- Contra Costa and Solano were the two coun-
ties to reject the measure with 45 and 31 per- to plan and prioritize projects.” of revenue will be allocated for transit oper-
er $4.45 billion in desperately needed tran- Koelling added that she’s especially con- ations annually.
sit improvements and that’s an overwhelm- cent of voter approval, respectively,
according to early results. cerned that tolls can be later raised without Guardino reserved much of his praise for
ingly satisfying feeling when you can make voter approval.
Bay Area lives that much better,” said Carl Guardino said that results exceeded his elected officials for the passage of RM3.
The $4. 45 billion raised by the toll
Guardino, president of the Silicon Valley expectations even in the counties that increases will be collected by the “I’m glad I’m not a public official, my
Leadership Group, a strong advocate for the rejected it and that the measure was over- Metropolitan Transportation Commission respect for them grows with every campaign
measure. performing in just about every area. He and doled out to 38 projects, including an I’ve run,” he said. “These elected officials
Bridge tolls will be raised by $1 three expected just 38 percent in Contra Costa expansion of BART’s fleet for $500 million truly risked their careers when they endorsed
times in 2019, 2022 and 2025, after which County, which showed 45 percent and said and extension of BART service to San Jose this measure, but they joined us and really
time tolls can be further raised by the Alameda could have gone either way and for $375 million; $300 million would fund stepped up and spoke up for what they know
Metropolitan Transportation Commission ended up at 54 percent, for example. the express lanes project, which would add is best for the future of our region and I
without voter approval. The toll increases Linda Koelling, a former Foster City two additional lanes with tolls to Highway applaud them.”
because they have their own formula, what programming offered and pay for supple- tion as they go through our system.”
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we can do is depend on ourselves,” he said.
Phan meanwhile said if results hold, offi-
cials will need to continue examining a
mental services which can be difficult to
finance with a limited budget.
Phayprasert said the money will likely go
Phan meanwhile suggested Belmont-
Redwood Shores officials would spend the
subsequent days watching results and hop-
variety of budget cuts which were discussed to attracting and retaining quality teachers ing for trends to reverse. But he noted there
during the tax campaign. as well as beefing up the district’s science, was a silver lining to be found in the galva-
The budgets of both districts are primarily technology, engineering, arts and math nization which occurred among the young
“We will be very disappointed if it doesn’t
filled through payments from Sacramento. program. district parents who banded together to
pass, and we could be facing some hard deci-
But with limited populations of students Ultimately though, it will be the students advocate for the measure.
sions,” said Phan, noting officials already
receiving free or reduced lunches or other who benefit from the tax approval, said “No matter how this turns out, I think we
laid the groundwork for trimming about $1
demographics which can hike a district’s Phaypresert, as they stand to enjoy can rely on this new generation of parents,”
million from the budget next year.
government financing, officials claim they enhanced educational opportunities and he said.
are left to look to their local community to Belmont-Redwood Shores officials have programming.
beef up their operating budget. said the need for additional revenue is com- “That’s more than I could
For Phayprasert, he said emphasizing the pounded by a growing enrollment, as the ask for for my kids,” he said.
need to raise money locally was a focus in student population has jumped from 2,400 “To give them the best
generating support for the measure. students to 4,300 over the past dozen years. teachers, 21st-century learn-
“If we can’t be depending on the state In Millbrae, educators said the money will ing skills and the best educa-
be spent to ramp up the quality educational
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 Supervised Play. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Financial Education for All: Free San Mateo Senior Center, 2645
Conference and Work ing Lunch. Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo.
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Silicon Valley Must have completed Play of the
Community Foundation, 1300 S. El Hand course or have basic knowl-
Camino Real, San Mateo. For more edge and experience with the game.
information call 403-4300. Cost $115 to $140. Registration
required. For more information call
Computer Coach. 10:30 a.m. to 522-7490.
noon. Belmont Library, 1110
Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Nintendo Labo K it Building. 4 p.m.
Relaxed and welcoming tutoring Grand Avenue Library, 306 Walnut
session with one-on-one help. For Ave., South San Francisco. Lean
more information contact bel- about the creative possibilities of
mont@smcl.org. cardboard and assemble official kits
to use with the Nintendo Switch. For
Computer Class. 10:30 a.m. to noon. more information contact ssf-
Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de pladm@plsinfo.org.
las Pulgas, Belmont. Discuss being a
tourist for the day in San Francisco. Teen Advisory Board. 4 p.m. to 5
For more information contact bel- p.m. South San Francisco Main
mont@smcl.org. Library, 840 W. Orange Ave., South
San Francisco. Free. For more infor-
Sons in Retirement Branch Lunch. mation call 829-3860.
11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. South San
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Drive, South San Francisco. Guest Discussion Group. 6:30 p.m. San
speaker Tom Chapman and pot roast Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third St.,
lunch. $22. For more information call San Mateo. For more information call
878-5746. 522-7849.
Mystery Book Club. Noon. South ‘Three Days of Rain.’ 8 p.m. Dragon
San Francisco Main Library, 840 W. Productions Theatre Co., 2120
Orange Ave., South San Francisco. Broadway, Redwood City. General
Mystery Book Club meets the first admission is $35. Student admission
Wednesday of every month. For is $27. For more information call 298-
more information call 829-3860. 9165.
and colorful, like her creations Shoreline Drive, Suite 200, Redwood
Shores. Join us in a friendly and sup-
portive atmosphere while learning
to improve your communication
making a reservation. Ages 13 and
older. For more information contact
belmont@smcl.org.
Nintendo Labo K it Building. 4 p.m.
By Jocelyn Noveck cide, law enforce- it felt like a European luxury brand.” and leadership skills. For more infor-
to 5 p.m. South San Francisco Main
mation call (202) 390-7555.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ment officials said. And the bags seemed to effortlessly Library, 840 W. Orange Ave., South
Spade liked to The Bible and Current Events. 1 San Francisco. Free. For more infor-
appeal to a variety of women. “She p.m. to 2 p.m. Hope Evangelican mation call 829-3860.
NEW YORK — Bright. Vibrant. say that she wasn’t had a quirky visual language that cap- Lutheran Church, 600 W. 42nd Ave.,
Colorful. And, most essentially, fun. obsessed with fash- tivated Bat Mitzvah girls and artists San Mateo. For more information Metal Shop SF: ’80s Rock Cover. 6
contact helc@pacbell.net. p.m. to 8 p.m. Courthouse Square,
The same words used so often to ion, or interested in alike,” wrote actress Lena Dunham on 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Free.
describe Kate Spade’s enormously trends. She tried Twitter. “She was also a staple of NYC Exploring the Insides of a PC and For more information call 780-7311.
jeans, for example, Laptop. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. South San
popular handbags — “It” bags that who spread goodwill.” Francisco Main Library, 840 W. ‘Three Days of Rain.’ 8 p.m. Dragon
were both aspirational and affordable decided they didn’t Born Katherine Brosnahan, Spade Orange Ave., South San Francisco. Productions Theatre Co., 2120
Free. For more information call 829- Broadway, Redwood City. General
— were an apt description of the Kate Spade look good on her, grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. She admission is $35. Student admission
3860.
woman herself, say many in the fash- and moved on. “I was working as an accessories editor is $27. For more information call 298-
grew up in the Midwest, where you Better Choices, Better Health. 5:30 9165.
ion world. And that only contributed at Mademoiselle magazine when she p.m. to 8:30 p.m. San Mateo Senior
to the sense of shock and loss in the have to have (a fashion item) because launched her company with husband Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, The Choral Project Presents
you like it, not because you’re sup- San Mateo. Learn about stress man- ‘Earthsongs: Song and Dance.’ 8
industry upon hearing the news Andy in their New York apartment in agement, dealing with pain and p.m. to 10 p.m. Congregational
Tuesday that Spade had apparently posed to have it,” she told The AP in 1993, based on six shapes of bags she fatigue, weight management and Church of San Mateo, 225 Tilton Ave.,
taken her own life at 55. 2004. “It’s an adornment, not an thought every working woman need- decision making. Registration San Mateo. For more information call
required. For more information con- (415) 203-4363.
“She was always just as happy and obsession.” ed. She called them her “stepping tact ashong@cityofsanmateo.org.
delightful as her collection was,” said And a Kate Spade bag was an adorn- stones” — and said years later that The Ballroom Improv: Short and
Ahhrr! It is Pirate Stor ytime. 6 p.m. Long Form Improv Comedy. 10:45
Fern Mallis, industry consultant and ment that was, crucially, affordable, they were still her favorites. p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Dragon
Grand Avenue Library, 306 Walnut
former director of the Council of unlike other iterations of “It” bags Ave., South San Francisco. Listen, Productions Theatre Co., 2120
As her brand expanded, “the fun, Broadway, Redwood City. Follows
Fashion Designers of America during whose status seemed to hinge on the sing, dance, read and craft. For more
colorful, bright designs she created information contact the performance of ‘Three Days of
Spade’s rise to success in the 1990s. price tag. “It was a real shift,” Mallis ssfpladm@plsinfo.org. Rain.’ For more information call 493-
added an element of cheerfulness oth- 2006.
“She was every bit the representation said. “Everybody had Kate Spade
ers have tried to emulate,” said Deidra Puppy Preschool. 6:15 p.m. to 7:15
of that brand, and the fun of it all.” bags. You could afford them, and hap- SATURDAY, JUNE 9
Arrington, associate professor of p.m. Peninsula Humane Society and
Indeed, Spade had said it herself: “I pily buy more than one. They were SPCA, 12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo. AARP Chapter 2895 Monthly
fashion design and merchandising at The class covers basic commands for Meeting. 10 a.m. to noon. San Bruno
hope that people remember me not affordable AND terrific AND fabu- Senior Center, 1555 Crystal Springs
Virginia Commonwealth University. puppies 2-4 months old. $135. For
just as a good businesswoman,” she lous.” more information call 340-7022. Road, San Bruno. Entertainment by
“She was a visionary.” One obvious the San Francisco Banjo Band. For
told Glamour magazine in 2002, “but Having a Spade bag “was a sign that more information call 583-4499.
measure of her influence was the num- The Golden Gate National Park in
as a great friend — and a heck of a lot you were in the know, ” said Eric San Mateo County: Land restora-
ber of counterfeit Kate Spade bags one San Mateo Japanese-American
of fun.” Wilson, fashion news director at tion and community projects for
could find on the streets, Arrington all. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burlingame Community Center Park ing Lot
InStyle. “You associated yourself with Public Library, 480 Primrose Road, Sale. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. San Mateo
Spade was found hanged in the bed- said. “Most women remember their Japanese-American Community
this fun, cool, with-it, hip brand that Burlingame. This program will cover
room of her Park Avenue apartment first Kate Spade bag. I still have topics that include how to be a cus- Center, 503 E Fifth Ave., San Mateo.
wasn’t snobbish or so exclusive that Proceeds support Community
Tuesday morning in an apparent sui- mine.” todian of local wildlife alone with
Center activities. For more informa-
ways to simply enjoy the scenery. For
more information call 558-7400. tion contact
sanmateojacc@gmail.com.
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‘Nobody is left’: Guatemala volcano ravaged entire families beside paralyzed traffic in parts of Escuintla
By Sonia Perez D. and Mark Stevenson
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS township south of the volcano.
A lucky few, like retiree Pantaleon Garcia,
ESCUINTLA, Guatemala — Lilian was able to load his grandchildren into the
Hernandez wept as she spoke the names of back of a pickup with a jug of water and
aunts, uncles, cousins, her grandmother and some food, to go to stay with relatives in
two great-grandchildren — 36 family mem- another town.
bers in all — missing and presumed dead in “You have to be prepared, for the chil-
the explosion of Guatemala’s Volcano of dren,” he said.
Fire. Even in more distant central Escuintla,
“My cousins Ingrid, Yomira, Paola, which hosts most of the shelters for those
Jennifer, Michael, Andrea and Silvia, who evacuated from other areas, businesses were
was just 2-years-old,” the distraught woman closed as people left.
said — a litany that brought into sharp relief On Sunday, when the volcano exploded in
the scope of a disaster for which the final a massive cloud of ash and molten rock,
death toll is far from clear. Hernandez said her brother and sister ran to
What was once a collection of verdant check on their 70-year-old grandmother on
canyons, hillsides and farms resembled a the family’s plot of land in the village of
moonscape of ash, rock and debris on San Miguel Los Lotes.
Tuesday in the aftermath of the fast-moving “She said that it was God’s will, she was
avalanche of super-heated muck that roared not going to flee,” Hernandez said. “She was
into the tightly knit villages on the moun- REUTERS unable to walk. It was hard for her to get
tain’s flanks, devastating entire families. Firefighters carry a man on a stretcher near an area affected by the eruption of Fuego volcano around.”
Two days after the eruption, the terrain in Escuintla, Guatemala. Her brother and sister made it to safety,
was still too hot in many places for rescue but their grandmother has not been seen
disaster agency said volcanic material was wailed and loudspeakers blared, “Evacuate!”
crews to search for bodies or — increasing- again.
descending its south side, prompting an The new evacuation order set off a panic
ly unlikely with each passing day — sur- Hernandez and her husband, Francisco
evacuation order and the closure of a nearby even in areas that were not under it. Dozens
vivors. Ortiz, survived because they moved out of
national highway. Rescuers, police and of people could be seen walking down road-
By afternoon a new column of smoke was journalists hurried to leave the area as a siren sides carrying children or a few belongings Los Lotes just two months ago to begin a
rising from the mountain and Guatemala’s new life on a small plot of land.