Saltworks Plan Dries Up: Aannttii - Ttaaxx Ppllaann

ANTI-TAX PLAN
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SANDOVAL OUT
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GOP LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AGAINST BROWNS
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By Michelle Durand
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
The controversial plan to build up
to 12,000 homes on Bayfront salt
ponds appears to be dead at least
for the foreseeable future after
the developer announced its formal
withdrawal in response to a recom-
mendation the Redwood City
Council deny the application.
Two councilmembers are recom-
mending the council at its Monday
night meeting scrap the Saltworks
50-50 plan because the applica-
tion has sat for three years without
an actual project description and the
environmental review process has
stalled. On Thursday, just hours
after the city announced the recom-
mendation, developer DMB
Redwood City Saltworks
announced its intention to formally
pull the application.
We believe it is important to
make our intentions clear and to
respect the City Councils need for
formal resolution on the 50/50 bal-
anced plan, said John Bruno, sen-
ior vice president and general man-
ager for DMB Redwood City
Saltworks, in a prepared statement.
On the citys end, an ad hoc com-
mittee of Councilman Jeff Ira and
Councilwoman Barbara Pierce is
recommending the council forget
asking the public for an advisory
vote on the Saltworks project and
instead deny the project application
outright. Such a move wouldnt pre-
vent developer DMB from submit-
ting a new application in the future
but would free city staff from pro-
cessing anything related to the proj-
ect and possibly tamp down long-
standing debate over the proposed
project.
We continue to get a barrage of
Saltworks plan dries up
Redwood City to deny application, developer withdraws plan
By Bill Silverfarb
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
Four alleged Norteo gangmem-
bers face the death penalty for their
parts in a triple homicide in South
San Francisco in late 2010, U.S.
Attorney Melinda Haag said yester-
day.
In all, 13 suspects were arrested
yesterday across the Bay Area on
racketeering charges related to their
roles in two South San Francisco
gangs, the 500 Block and C Street
gangs, Haag said.
As police served a warrant in
Petaluma yesterday morning related
to an ongoing investigation, they
were met by a barrage of gunre,
leaving three Homeland Security
ofcers in the hospital with non-life
threatening injuries, said Clark
S.S.F.murder suspects
facing death penalty
Multiple arrests made across Bay Area
related to South San Francisco gangs
By Michelle Durand
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
The former child psychiatrist who
escaped a retrial on multiple
molestation charges by being hospi-
talized as mentally incompetent is
purposely not taking his medication
because he knows it could help
bring him back to a level of aware-
ness necessary to face a jury, a pros-
ecutor said yesterday.
W i l l i a m
Hamilton Ayres,
who is 80 and
has Alzheimers-
related demen-
tia, is trying to
avoid a second
trial by refusing
his medication
and is also very
DA: Committed doctor trying
to avoid molestation trial
William Ayres
See AYRES, Page 17
BILL SILVERFARB/DAILY JOURNAL
U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag
announced yesterday the arrest of
13 gangmembers related to the
triple homicide in South San
Francisco in December 2010.She is
anked by South San Francisco
Police Chief Mike Massoni, and
councilmen Kevin Mullin and Pedro
Gonzalez. See ARRESTS, Page 23
See PROJECT, Page 17
By Sally Schilling
DAILY JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT
On the eve of the 10th season of
the Coastside Farmers Market in
Half Moon Bay, founder Erin
Tormey reected on the changes she
has seen since she started the market
in 2002.
The feeling of farming at the
beginning was at a low ebb, said
Tormey, a self-proclaimed amateur
farmer with about 200 chickens. But
coastal community members were
Coastside farmers markets kick off
Growing community event marking its 10th year
PHOTOS COURTESY OF ERIN TORMEY
Arielle Love,owner of FlyGirl Farm in Pescadero (above),is a favorite at the Coastside farmersmarkets.The markets
are at Shoreline Station in Half Moon Bay Saturdays,9 a.m.to 1 p.m.and Rockaway Beach in Pacica,Wednesdays
2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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42.
This Day in History
Thought for the Day
1942
The Battle of the Coral Sea, the rst
naval clash fought entirely with carrier
aircraft, began in the Pacic during
World War II. (The outcome was con-
sidered a tactical victory for Imperial
Japan, but ultimately a strategic one for
the Allies.)
Goodness, armed with power, is corrupted;
and pure love without power is destroyed.
Reinhold Niebuhr, American theologian (1892-1971)
Former president
of Egypt, Hosni
Mubarak, is 84.
Actor Alexander
Gould is 18.
In other news ...
Birthdays
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Elaine, a golden retriever,
has her eyes checked at
Veterinary Vision in San
Carlos. She is held by
Sandra Carson, left, while
Dr. Albert Mughannam
uses a magnier to
examine Elaines retinas.
During the month of May,
Veterinary Vision is part of
the Fifth Annual
ACVO/Merial National
Service Dog Eye Exam,
which provides free eye
exams for service dogs.
Carson is an instructor at
Paws For Purple Hearts,
an organization that
helps heal returning
combat veterans by
teaching them to train
service dogs for their
comrades with physical
disabilities.Elaine and her
two brothers, Ethan and
Eldridge, will eventually
become service dogs for
disabled veterans.
Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
50s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Friday night: Partly cloudy in the evening
then becoming mostly clear. Breezy. Lows
in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30
mph...Becoming north 10 to 20 mph after
midnight.
Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph...Becoming 5 to 10 mph after
midnight.
Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Sunday night and Monday: Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs around 70.
Monday night through Tuesday night: Mostly clear.
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In 1626, Dutch explorer Peter Minuit landed on present-day
Manhattan Island.
In 1776, Rhode Island declared its freedom from England, two
months before the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
In 1862, after a monthlong siege, Union forces prepared to
unleash a massive bombardment against Confederate troops at
Yorktown, Va., only to discover the Confederates had slipped
away during the night.
In 1886, at Haymarket Square in Chicago, a labor demonstra-
tion for an 8-hour work day turned into a deadly riot when a
bomb exploded.
In 1904, the United States took over construction of the
Panama Canal.
In 1916, responding to a demand from President Woodrow
Wilson, Germany agreed to limit its submarine warfare.
(However, Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare
the following year.)
In 1932, mobster Al Capone, convicted of income-tax evasion,
entered the federal penitentiary in Atlanta. (Capone was later
transferred to Alcatraz Island.)
In 1959, the rst Grammy Awards ceremony was held at the
Beverly Hilton Hotel. Domenico Modugno won Record of the
Year and Song of the Year for Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu
(Volare); Henry Mancini won Album of the Year for The
Music from Peter Gunn.
In 1961, the rst group of Freedom Riders left Washington,
D.C., to challenge racial segregation on interstate buses and in
bus terminals.
In 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened re during an anti-
war protest at Kent State University, killing four students and
wounding nine others.
Opera singer Roberta Peters is 82. Jazz musician Ron Carter is
75. Rock musician Dick Dale is 75. Pop singer Peggy Santiglia
(The Angels) is 68. Actor Richard Jenkins is 65. Country singer
Stella Parton is 63. Actor-turned-clergyman Hilly Hicks is 62. Irish
musician Darryl Hunt (The Pogues) is 62. Singer Jackie Jackson
(The Jacksons) is 61. Rhythm-and-blues singer Oleta Adams is 59.
Rhythm-and-blues singer Sharon Jones is 56. Country singer Randy
Travis is 53. Actress Mary McDonough is 51. Comedian Ana
Gasteyer is 45. Rock musician Mike Dirnt (Green Day) is 40.
Contemporary Christian singer Chris Tomlin is 40. TV personality
and fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons is 37.
Elephant plays tunes on
harmonica at National Zoo
WASHINGTON An elephant
named Shanthi at the Smithsonians
National Zoo plays a harmonica with
her trunk and appears to love doing it.
Video released Wednesday by the zoo
in Washington shows the 36-year-old
Asian elephant has a harmonica
attached to her stall and plays tunes
even when no humans are within view.
Elephant keeper Debbie Flinkman
said Shanthi is musically inclined,
playing her own songs that always have
a big crescendo at the end. Shanthi also
likes to tap things, ap her ears against
objects to make noise and rub her leg up
and down shrubs to repeat noises.
It is very good enrichment, especial-
ly for this specic elephant because
she is so interested, Flinkman said.
Other elephants may notice the harmon-
ica but are less interested.
Shanthi will play for several minutes
at a time, exhaling to play a pattern,
then inhaling for a different sound and
moving to another end of the harmonica
for a different note. Each time, she ends
with a big exhale for a loud sound. After
New Years Day, she also played a plas-
tic party horn that Flinkman brought to
her for hours, blowing it as loud as she
could. It sounded like she was stran-
gling a goose, Flinkman said.
Handheld harmonicas have been used
with the elephants for years, but the zoo
only recently added an activity wall
where they could permanently mount
two harmonicas for Shanthi to use on
her own. Flinkman said she doesnt
reward Shanthi when she plays on her
own. Its something she enjoys.
Sometimes Shanthi will lower her ear
to be closer to the sound.
I try really hard to stay out of her
line of sight because I dont want her to
cue off of me, Flinkman said of
Shanthis music. It just really amuses
us. And I absolutely love it that it amus-
es her.
Shanthi was a gift from Sri Lanka in
1976 and is the mother of the zoos 10-
year-old calf Kandula.
Snake blamed for
Oklahoma City power outage
OKLAHOMA CITY Ofcials say
a snake slithered into an Oklahoma City
electric substation and knocked out
power to about 10,000 customers
overnight.
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. says
the power outage affected customers in
northwest Oklahoma City at about 2
a.m. Thursday. A spokesman tells
Oklahoma City television station
KWTV that workers found a snake in
the transformer at the Lone Oak substa-
tion.
OG&E says power was restored to all
customers by 3 a.m.
Official: Polka dots
painted on home an eyesore
BISMARCK, N.D. Jim Deitz
believes hes creating a Grand Forks
landmark, but the downtown apartment
house hes painting one polka dot at a
time is making a city planner cringe.
The retired house painter on Tuesday
was putting the nal polka dots on his
home-turned-apartments, where
passers-by have been gathering to watch
him work and to request colors from his
palette of a dozen cans of brightly col-
ored paint.
Pizza delivery drivers wont have
any trouble nding this place, Deitz
said of the century old-two story home
that houses six apartments. You cant
miss it.
The house is next to a church, a fra-
ternal organization building and a new
low-income apartment complex. Deitz
and the city had negotiated a deal to buy
out the property to expand the low-
income housing facility.
Deitz said he was offered $100,000
for the home a year or so ago.
They were going to buy me out and
they backed out, Deitz said. I want
$150,000 for it now.
Ryan Brooks, the citys senior plan-
ner, said the polka dot house is an eye-
sore and that he thinks its Deitzs way
of protesting the citys decision not to
buy the property.
Its hard to say what this gentlemans
true motives are, Brooks said. I think
my opinion is the same as everybody
I wouldnt want to be living next to it.
Brooks said the city doesnt have a
code that forbids homeowners from
painting their houses in certain colors or
schemes, however garish.
Deitz insists the polka dots are meant
simply to brighten up the neighborhood
and are not as a form of protest.
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FOSTER CITY
Petty theft. Ten solar pathway lights were
stolen from a front yard on Pilgrim Drive
before 7:24 a.m. Tuesday, May 1.
Grand theft. Approximately $5,000 worth of
tools were stolen from a construction site on
East Hillsdale Boulevard before 6:07 a.m.
Monday, April 30.
Suspicious circumstances. Someone saw
people possibly removing an engine from a
boat near the intersection of Shell Boulevard
and Catamaran Street before 9:27 p.m. Friday,
April 27.
Identity theft. A woman was contacted by a
credit card company to advise they declined
two credit cards which someone attempted to
open online on Polynesia Drive before 8:32
p.m. Friday, April 27.
Drunk driver. A man was arrested for driving
under the inuence at the intersection of East
Hillsdale Boulevard and Norfolk Street before
3:08 a.m. Friday, April 27.
SAN CARLOS
Drug arrest. A woman was arrested for drug
activity on the 1000 block of Laurel Street
before 10:46 p.m. Monday, April 30.
Drug arrest. A man was arrested for drug
activity on the 1400 block of El Camino Real
before 1:45 p.m. Monday, April 30.
Stolen vehicle. A vehicle was stolen on the
900 block of Tanklage Road before 4:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 26.
Vandalism. Grafti was found on the 300
block of Old Country Road before 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25.
Drugs. A 19-year-old man was arrested for
possession of a controlled substance on the
1400 block of El Camino Real before 12:28
a.m. Tuesday, April 24.
Police reports
Speed 3
A Samtrans 128 bus had help, call 9-1-
1 on its rear reader at El Camino Real
and Sneath Lane in San Bruno before
12:01 p.m. Saturday, April 28.
By Bill Silverfarb
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
Foster City will end this scal year with a
healthy $17.3 million reserve but the city still
faces an ongoing structural decit and must
make corrections to maintain the reserve,
according to a preliminary budget report from
City Manager Jim Hardy.
In the past 10 years, Foster Citys workforce
has been depleted by about 21 percent from a
high of 237 in scal year 2001-02 to a pro-
jected 188 full-time positions next scal year,
which starts July 1.
The citys structural decit is projected to
be $1.3 million next year and $1.6 million the
following year, according to Hardys report.
The expected sale of two city-owned prop-
erties the 15-acre site to The New Home
Company LLC for $30 million and the 11-
acre site to the North Peninsula Jewish
Campus for $20 million are not included in
budget forecasts because escrow has not
closed on the two sales.
The citys operating budget is about $30
million.
City ofcials cut about $1 million from the
general fund last year to close a $3.5 million
decit to about $2.5 million this year. To get
the decit down to $1.3 million, the city will
cut some staff and reduce some services.
It will also seek more savings in the citys
re department by sharing more administra-
tive services with the city of San Mateo over
the next two years, according to Hardys
report.
The city will set aside about $730,000 annu-
ally toward long-term capital improvement
needs, down from more than $1 million in
recent years.
Councilman Herb Perez is not opposed to
using the citys reserve to help balance the
budget.
The council voted a few years ago to main-
tain the citys reserve at 33 percent of its oper-
ating budget. The current reserve, $17.3 mil-
lion, is 56 percent of the citys annual operat-
ing expenses, according to Hardys report.
We can use the reserve and still be way
ahead of our goal, Perez said. Im not a big
fan of reducing staff.
Vice Mayor Pam Frisella said the city will
be in a good position when the income from
the sale of city-owned property starts pouring
in and when the Pilgrim-Triton development
is completed.
She favors putting less money aside for cap-
ital improvement projects now and backlling
it with future revenue.
Im feeling comfortable we are heading in
the correct direction, she wrote the Daily
Journal in an email.
The City Council will consider Hardys pre-
liminary budget at its May 14 meeting.
The city has already cut extensively from its
budget, Councilman Charlie Bronitsky said.
When we started the structural decit was
about $5 million. We reduced that to about
half this year and about half again for next
year. Reserves will be used to bridge the gap
while we work on an economic development
plan and continue toward our goal of a bal-
anced budget for the [next] fiscal year,
Bronitsky wrote the Daily Journal in an email.
City has healthy reserve, deficit remains
Foster City reserves amount to $17.3M, council to discuss budget
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF REPORT
The Redwood City special education
teacher accused of abusing two developmen-
tally challenged 4-year-old boys in her care
appeared in court yesterday but did not set a
date for a jury trial on ve counts of child cru-
elty and four counts of battery on school
grounds.
Instead, the pretrial conference for Alexia
Alika Bogdis, 43, of Millbrae, was postponed
until June 28 to give both sides more time.
Bogdis is free on a $15,000 bail bond but
remains on administrative leave from
Roosevelt Elementary
School where she worked
and has a court order bar-
ring her from campus, its
employees and all stu-
dents.
According to prosecu-
tors, Bogdis slapped a stu-
dent, twisted a students
wrist and kicked the back
of a chair, causing a desk
to move forward and strike a student. She is
also accused of depriving a child of food and
kicking a child in the stomach. No children
were seriously injured. The two victims
alleged in the criminal case are two 4-year-old
boys.
Bogdis has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The day after Bogdis initial arraignment in
March, the Redwood City Elementary School
District said that an independent investigation
shows six employees knew of the possible
abuse but did not alert anybody as mandated
by law. Those workers could theoretically be
prosecuted for violating their duty as mandat-
ed reporters but it is more likely they will
serve as witnesses in Bogdis prosecution.
Bogdis has worked in the district for ve
years.
Special education teacher in court
Alexia Bogdis
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Kenneth William Graham
Kenneth William Graham died April 28,
2012 of natural causes.
He is survived by his wife Patricia and his
children Daniel, David, Debra and Donald. He
was born March 29, 1928 to Kenneth and
Verona Graham in Pacic Grove. He attended
Monterey High School where he was a foot-
ball player and shot putter. He received both a
bachelors of arts and masters of arts from
San Francisco State University where he met
the love of his life, Patricia Miller. Pat and
Ken were married Aug. 12, 1951 and they
enjoyed each others company for 60 years.
Ken had two brothers. He was preceded in
death by Richard and is survived by Duane.
Pat and Ken have 13 grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
Kens passion was in education. He was a
high school teacher, football coach, dean and
high school administrator. One of his fondest
memories was from 1965 when the students of
Mills High School honored him by dedicating
the school yearbook, the ASGARD to him.
After retiring from the San Mateo Union
High School District, he and Pat continued
their love of teaching and learning by volun-
teering as docents at the
California Academy of
Sciences.
He also enjoyed cook-
ing, especially cookies,
which he loved to give out
to friends and family.
He will be greatly
missed.
No service will be held,
at his request. However there will be a cele-
bration of life, Sunday May 6 at Pats home.
Please call (541) 232-9746 for the location.
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Caltrain OKs MOU with high-speed rail
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board,
the agency that owns and operates Caltrain,
unanimously approved a regional agreement to
fully fund the electrication of the railroad yes-
terday.
The Memorandum of Understanding between
the California High-Speed Rail Authority and
more than a half-dozen Bay Area public agen-
cies leverages local, regional and federal fund-
ing to secure hundreds of millions of dollars in
high-speed rail funds for the project. Riders
could see an electried Caltrain system as soon
as 2019 under the agreement.
Board Chair Adrienne Tissier urged the board
to support the MOU saying: Today is the day.
This is the beginning of making sure that we
have a cleaner train, a faster train, more service,
more stops, less noise and cleaner air.
The agreement is based on a blended sys-
tem rst proposed by U.S. Rep. Anna G.
Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-
Palo Alto, and Assemblyman Rich Gordon, D-
Menlo Park.
The recent action taken by the several transit
agencies will produce an historic accomplish-
ment the modernization of Caltrain, Eshoo
wrote in a statement. A 21st century system
will serve Silicon Valley commuters well, while
stimulating local economies and alleviating traf-
c congestion. This is a huge win for the people
of the Peninsula.
A blended system would allow Caltrain and
high-speed rail to operate on the Caltrain tracks
using the current infrastructure with a combina-
tion of electrication and positive train control.
The agreement has already been approved by
the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
and the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
Over the next few weeks, it will be considered
by the city and county of San Francisco, the San
Francisco County Transportation Authority, the
city of San Jose, the San Mateo County
Transportation Authority, the Santa Clara Valley
Transportation Authority and the Transbay
Terminal Joint Powers Board.
County library
launches free pass program
Library card holders can get free passes to
local museums and cultural institutions as part
of Discover & Go, a new service announced
yesterday by the San Mateo County Library.
The program gives access to passes that can
be printed online rather than traditional physical
passes that must be picked up and returned to
the library. Each pass expires immediately after
the reservation date, freeing users from returns
and the risk of overdue nes. Library users can
make reservations online by date or venue and
print out a pass while customers without
Internet access can reserve by telephone or in
person.
Libraries and museums make great partners
as they both seek to encourage exploration, dis-
covery and learning, Library Director Anne-
Marie Despain said in a prepared statement.
Cardholders can reserve up to two passes at a
time from a growing list of destinations includ-
ing the Aquarium of the Bay, Asian Art
Museum, Bay Area Discovery Museum,
Cartoon Museum, Exploratorium, Lawrence
Hall of Science, Marine Mammal Center,
Museum of Craft and Folk Art, Oakland
Museum of California, Oakland Zoo, San Jose
Art Museum and the Yerba Buena Center for the
Arts.
For more information and a complete list of
venues visit www.discover.smcl.org.
South City wants
input from pedestrians
South San Francisco will hold its second com-
munity workshop to allow for input about the
citys Climate Action and Pedestrian Master
plans. The city will be gathering feedback during
the Streets Alive! Parks Alive! event at a mobile
workshop booth in Orange Park in South San
Francisco from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6.
The public will have an opportunity to share
information about where they walk in South San
Francisco, how to improve pedestrian safety and
ways to conserve energy and resources. The city
is conducting walking audits during the week of
the Streets Alive! Parks Alive! event, including
a walk audit on May 6. Stop by the booth to
learn more about the walk audits.
The Pedestrian Master Plan will promote a
pedestrian-friendly environment where public
spaces, including streets and off-street paths,
will offer a level of convenience, safety and
attractiveness to pedestrians that will encourage
and reward the choice to walk.
The Climate Action Plan will identify ways
the city can reduce greenhouse gas emissions
and save energy, helping to achieve the goal of
a thriving, well-balanced and sustainable com-
munity. The CAP will assist the city with reach-
ing its overall target reduction goal by 2020
consistent with State Assembly Bill 32.
Sequoia Healthcare District
OKs $6.8 million in grants
Sequoia Healthcare District directors
approved a 2012-13 grant program of $1.34
million to a record 29 nonprots, allocated $2.9
million to school health in eight public school
districts, renewed its support of the San Mateo
Medical Center in the amount of $2 million and
funded Samaritan Houses free Redwood City
medical-dental clinic in the amount of $612,000
at a special meeting Wednesday.
Sequoia Healthcare District returns approxi-
mately $1.30 in community health program-
ming for every dollar it collects in property
taxes, using a combination of an average $8 mil-
lion in taxes, prot sharing proceeds from
Dignity Health, operator of Sequoia Hospital,
and fund reserves, where necessary, to support
more than $10 million in services, according to
the district.
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REGIONAL GOVERNMENT
The San Mateo County Harbor District Board will hold a pub-
lic hearing on its nal scal year 2012-13 integrated operating and
capital budget. The board adopted its preliminary budget at its regular
May 2 meeting. The budget is available for public viewing at the
administration ofce, Suite 300, 400 Oyster Point Blvd., South San
Francisco and the Harbormaster Ofce, Pillar Point Harbor, 1
Johnson Pier, El Granada.
The public hearing is 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 at the Municipal Services Building, 33
Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco.
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LOCAL/STATE
Accused shooter to trial
A man accused of firing seven shots at his
ex-girlfriends San Mateo home, hitting a
parked car with one and sending three into a
bedroom wall, was
ordered to stand trial for
illegally discharging a
firearm and being a felon
in possession of a
weapon.
Alexander Michael
Osborne, 26, had pleaded
not guilty to the charges
but was held to answer
after a preliminary hear-
ing with three prosecu-
tion witnesses and no defense. Osborne
returns to court May 18 to enter a Superior
Court plea and set a trial date.
According to prosecutors, Osborne shot at
the South Norfolk Street residence Feb. 21,
believing the woman was inside. San Mateo
police arrested Osborne and another man,
Ismael Garcia, days later, as they fled a
South San Francisco residence.
Police determined Garcia was not a sus-
pect in the shooting but that he was wanted
for violating the terms of his probation.
Police booked Osborne into custody on sus-
picion of attempted murder but he was for-
mally charged with the lesser offense.
He remains in custody in lieu of $100,000
bail.
Man arrested on
suspicion of child molestation
A man was arrested in South San
Francisco on Wednesday on suspicion child
molestation, police said.
Leonardo Gonzalez, a plumber from
South San Francisco, was taken into custody
on the 800 block of Baden Avenue, accord-
ing to police.
Police said he is suspected of 108 counts
of child molestation.
The arrest came after a month-long inves-
tigation that suggested Gonzalez had
molested a child under 10 years old, police
said.
Investigators were informed of the alleged
abuse after the victim had a routine test con-
ducted that showed signs of sexual abuse,
police said.
Gonzalez was booked into county jail in
Redwood City, police said.
Local briefs
Alexander
Osborne
The Redwood City Planning Commission
voted 5-2 Tuesday night in favor of allowing
ofce uses in the downtown retail core to ll
an unusually high amount of ground oor
vacancies in the midst of a still-shaky econo-
my.
With Chair Janet Borgens and Planning
Commissioner Nancy Radcliffe in the minori-
ty, the commission voted to recommend the
City Council amend the Downtown Precise
Plan to allow ground-oor ofce use. The City
Council will vote at an upcoming meeting on
the matter which requires tweaking the plan
that establishes policies, goals and programs
for the long-term physical development of the
citys urban core.
The proposed amendment would let office
uses go in if the applicant can identify
40,000 square feet of vacant retail space, or
about 10 percent of the total downtown sup-
ply of 406,975 square feet. The city would
still have to issue a use permit allowing the
office businesses for no more than five
years.
Ground oor vacancies in the downtown
core have dropped from a high of 30 percent
in July 2010 to approximately 20 percent now.
Industry standards place the desirable range
between 5 percent and 10 percent, according
to city staff.
Redwood City is not alone in considering
the change. The city of San Mateo recently
held a study session on the same modication
to what is allowed in downtown.
RWC commission OKs ground-level office uses
By Hannah Dreier
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SACRAMENTO A year after the
Legislature approved a ban on the public dis-
play of handguns, the Assembly on Thursday
passed a similar prohibition for ries.
AB1527, which makes it a misdemeanor
for a person to carry an unloaded long gun in
a public, passed the Assembly 42-28, with
Republicans opposed. It includes a long list
of exemptions for hunters, military personnel
and others.
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, D-La
Canada Flintridge, modeled the bill on one he
wrote last year banning open carry of hand-
guns. That bill was a response to demonstra-
tions by open-carry activists who were
gathering at coffee shops wearing their hand-
guns on their hips.
Democrats said those demonstrations could
lead to tragedy because the only person who
knows whether a gun is loaded is the person
holding it. The same activists are now bring-
ing ries to public places to protest what they
see as an attack on their rights.
Many Republican lawmakers spoke in
opposition to the long gun ban Thursday, say-
ing it would undermine the constitutional
right to bear arms.
Assembly bill would ban the open carry of rifles
By Judy Lin
SACRAMENTO The California
Republican Party and anti-tax groups kicked
off a campaign Thursday against Gov. Jerry
Browns proposed tax hikes before the initia-
tive has even qualied for the November bal-
lot.
GOP Chairman Tom Del Beccaro said he
will start the campaign this week in Fresno
and Bakerseld, where he will discuss alter-
natives to tax hikes. People and business are
leaving California to go to states with much
lower taxes, he said.
And Jerry Brown is turning in his signa-
tures as we speak to make that (the) highest in
the country. We think thats the wrong way to
go, he said.
Brown, who continued to push for his pro-
posed tax hikes at a conference of business
leaders in San Jose on Thursday, urged the
crowd to approve the initiative. He warned
that without revenue, the budget cuts will be
pretty darn tough.
When asked to address the Republican cam-
paign against the tax increases, he said he did-
nt think it required comment. Theres no
news here, he said.
The Democratic governor wants to ask
California voters this fall to pass temporary
tax increases, which he says are needed to
avoid billions of dollars in additional spending
cuts. Browns initiative, which has not yet
qualied for the ballot, would raise income
taxes on people who make more than
$250,000 annually and raise the statewide
sales tax by a quarter cent, to 7.5 percent.
Browns initiative could bring in between
$6.8 billion and $9 billion in scal year 2012-
2013. The governor is currently updating the
size of the states decit, which was pegged at
$9.2 billion in January.
Republican lawmakers said those increases
will only hurt Californias economic recovery.
They said the Democratic-controlled
Legislature instead should pass public pension
reforms and cut elsewhere in the budget to
protect education and public safety.
I think we have a lot of social programs in
this state that are going to have to be cut out in
order to balance the budget, Assemblyman
Jim Silva, R-Sunset Beach, said.
Anthony Wright, executive director of
Health Access California, a group that lobbies
for health care for the poor, said there are
state-funded programs such as community
clinics and childrens health care that both
parties agree have been cut too much.
Campaign launched against Browns tax hikes
I think we have a lot of social
programs in this state that are going to have
to be cut out in order to balance the budget.
Assemblyman Jim Silva, R-Sunset Beach
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Bill extends law forcing
treatment of mentally ill
SACRAMENTO Whether forced treat-
ment helps those with severe mental illness or
violates their rights is at the heart of the
debate over a bill passed Thursday by the
Assembly.
AB1569 extends until 2017 a law that
allows courts to mandate treatment for people
with severe mental illness if they have history
of violence or hospitalization. Lauras Law,
which passed in 2002, is set to expire next
year.
Californias 58 counties are allowed to
decide for themselves whether to implement
the law. Only one, Nevada County, has done
so. Counties are limited in how they can fund
Lauras Law programs and cannot divert
money from voluntary programs.
Assemblyman Mike Allen, D- Santa Rosa,
said he sponsored the bill granting the exten-
sion because counties need to be able to com-
pel people with severe and persistent mental
illness to accept help.
Senate passes bill to
reduce neighborhood blight
SACRAMENTO The state Senate has
approved a bill that would penalize home buy-
ers, investors and developers if they fail to
clean up dilapidated homes quickly.
The legislation is designed to reduce neigh-
borhood blight caused by a high level of fore-
closures.
SB1472 by Democratic Sen. Fran Pavley
gives buyers 60 days to make repairs before
local governments can begin assessing nes.
Buyers can face nes of up to $1,000 a day if
they dont act within that window.
Around the state
By Lolita C. Baldor and Pauline Jelinek
WASHINGTON Military leaders are
telling commanders to get their troops in line
and refrain from misconduct such as urinating
on enemy corpses, in a sharp response to the
tasteless photos and other disturbing examples
of bad behavior that have enraged Afghans
and complicated war-ghting.
The broader message to shore up discipline
in the ranks was expected to be underscored
by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta in remarks
Friday at Fort Benning, Ga.
The Army and Marine Corps chiefs have
focused on discipline in recent talks to
midlevel commanders around the country.
They say they recognize that part of the prob-
lem may be leadership stumbles by the young
ofcers who have shouldered much of the bur-
den of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Maybe weve gotten overcondent and
maybe weve gotten a little bit comfortable in
our young leaders, Gen. Ray Odierno, the
Army chief of staff, told the Associated Press
in an interview Thursday. Realizing that they
are young, they dont have a lot of experi-
ences. We have to continue to assist them so
they understand what is expected of them.
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James
Amos was blunter.
We are allowing our standards to erode,
he wrote his commanders. A number of
recent widely publicized incidents have
brought discredit on the Marine Corps and
reverberated at the strategic level. The undis-
ciplined conduct represented in these inci-
dents threatens to overshadow all our good
work and sacrice.
Panetta, in his rst personal appeal to troops
on the issue, planned to remind them that they
are representing the American people and that
the nations greatness lies not in its ships and
ghter jets, but the character and standards of
its armed forces.
Senior leaders have warned for several
years about a deterioration of discipline that
may have contributed to increased substance
abuse, suicides, domestic abuse and other
problems.
Late last year Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, who
now commands U.S. Army Europe, suggested
that while only a small percentage of soldiers
lack discipline, If you allow that to go unno-
ticed, it becomes cancerous.
In January, Marines were found to have
made a video showing them urinating on
Afghan insurgents corpses. In February,
troops mistakenly burned copies of the Quran,
which led to violent protests and revenge
killings of six Americans. In March, a U.S.
soldier left his base and allegedly killed 17
civilians, mainly women and children. Last
month, newly revealed photographs showed
U.S. soldiers posing in 2010 with Afghan
police holding the severed legs of a suicide
bomber.
Military commanders warned to get troops in line
REUTERS
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta attends a news conference with Brazil's Defense Minister
Celso Amorim in Brasilia.
NATION/WORLD 8
By Paul Larson

MILLBRAE I
recently attended a
family funeral in
Southern California.
The burial took
place at a long
established Catholic
Cemetery which
later decided to build a Mortuary facility on
their property. I knew from past experience
that this cemetery was well maintained and
had a good reputation. The immediate
family had other loved-ones buried at the
cemetery and wished to return this time too.
With the knowledge that this cemetery had a
Mortuary on the grounds they trusted it to be
convenient and decided to have this facility
handle the funeral arrangements.
Prior to the funeral I had some phone
contact with the Mortuary staff and saw
nothing out of the ordinary. But soon after I
spoke to family members who relayed
troubling details such as higher than average
costs, questionable service and other
apprehensions that raised a red-fag. I
listened carefully taking into consideration
that funerals and arrangements may be
conducted differently in Southern California
(as compared to here on the Peninsula).
Later though I discovered that these
concerns and others were all valid as I
experienced them myself during the funeral.
Coming from the background of owning
a family run and community supportive
funeral home I was embarrassed at what I
saw as a production line process with little
compassion or time to care for the families
this Mortuary is supposed to be serving.
I wondered how the Catholic Church
could allow this Mortuary to operate in such
a manner? Well, I did some research and
discovered that the Archdiocese of Los
Angeles has mortuaries located on a
number of their cemetery properties, but
does not operate them. According to the
Funeral Consumers Alliance of Southern
California the Archdiocese has an
arrangement with Stewart Enterprises
which is a New Orleans based mortuary
corporation. Stewart Enterprises runs a
website called Catholic Mortuaries.com
giving a misleading impression to many that
the Catholic Church operates these facilities.
When patronizing one of these
mortuaries on Catholic cemetery grounds
most families assume that they will be
receiving a level of comfort as they would
from their local church or parish priest.
None of this was evident during my
experience of extremely high costs
(compared to what was received) and the
dis-interested service provided by the
mortuary staff. I dont see this as a failing
of the Catholic cemetery, but of those in
charge of running this mortuary.
The point Im trying to make is to do
your homework and shop for a Funeral
establishment you are comfortable with.
Just because a Mortuary is located on
cemetery property doesnt mean they are
your only choice or that they offer fair costs
or give better quality ofservice. You have
the right to select what ever funeral home
you wish to conduct the arrangements. Talk
to various funeral directors, and ask friends
and families who they would recommend.
If you ever wish to discuss cremation,
funeral matters or want to make pre-
planning arrangements please feel free to
call me and my staff at the CHAPEL OF
THE HIGHLANDS in Millbrae at (650)
588-5116 and we will be happy to guide you
in a fair and helpful manner. For more info
you may also visit us on the internet at:
www.chapelofthehighlands.com.
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ECB chief sees slow
recovery, offers no new help
BARCELONA, Spain European
Central Bank President Mario Draghi
offered little prospect that the bank
would deliver more support for the
struggling economies of the 17-coun-
try eurozone, instead urging govern-
ments to agree a growth strategy that
would work alongside tough spend-
ing cuts.
Speaking after ECB policymakers
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Spain, Draghi said Thursday that the
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a long-term, Europe-wide push on
deep economic reforms.
We have to put growth back at the
center of the agenda, he said at a
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Four students killed as
Syrian forces raid university
BEIRUT Syrian forces stormed
student dormitories during an anti-
government protest at Aleppo
University Thursday, ring tear gas
and bullets in an hours-long siege that
killed at least four students and forced
the closure of the state-run school,
activists said.
U.N. truce observers toured other
restive parts of the country, and resi-
dents told them of being too terried
to walk on the streets after dark as the
14-month-old uprising rages on.
By Matt Apuzzo
and Calvin Woodward
WASHINGTON Letters from
Osama bin Ladens last hideaway,
released by U.S. ofcials intent on
discrediting his terror organization,
portray a network weak, inept and
under siege and its leader seem-
ingly near wits end about the pass-
ing of his global jihads glory days.
The documents, published online
Thursday, are a small sample of
those seized during the U.S. raid on
bin Ladens Pakistan compound in
which he was killed a year ago. By
no accident, they show al-Qaida at
its worst. The raid has become the
signature national security moment
of Barack Obamas presidency and
one he is eager to emphasize in his
re-election campaign.
Those ends are served in the 17
documents chosen by U.S. ofcials
for the world to see not to men-
tion American voters.
The Obama administration has
refused to release a fuller record
of its bin Laden collection, mak-
ing it difficult to glean any larg-
er truths about the state of the
terrorist organization.
What is clear from the documents
released so far is that al-Qaidas
leaders are constantly on the run
from unmanned U.S. aircraft and
trying to evade detection by CIA
spies and National Security Agency
eavesdroppers.
In one letter, either bin Laden
himself or his senior deputy tells the
leader of Yemens al-Qaida offshoot
that, in the face of U.S. power, it is
futile to try to establish a govern-
ment that will offer it safe haven.
Even though we were able to
militarily and economically exhaust
and weaken our greatest enemy
before and after the eleventh, the
letter says, referring to the Sept. 11,
2001, terrorist attacks, the enemy
continues to possess the ability to
topple any state we establish.
Again and again in the letters, bin
Laden and his inner circle struggle
to keep the focus of Islamic terror-
ism on killing Americans and tamp
down attacks by al-Qaida afliates
on Muslim innocents. The docu-
ments describe the U.S. as a mali-
cious tree with a huge trunk, and its
allies as mere branches not worth
al-Qaidas time.
U.S. uses bin Laden letters to degrade al-Qaida
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
WASHINGTON Medicares
payment system, the unseen but
vital network that handles 100
million monthly claims, could
freeze up if President Barack
Obamas health care law is sum-
marily overturned, the administra-
tion has quietly informed the
courts.
Although Obamas overhaul made
significant cuts to providers and
improved prescription and preven-
tive benets, Medicare was over-
looked in Supreme Court arguments
that focused on the laws controver-
sial requirement that individuals
carry health insurance.
Yet havoc for Medicare could
have repercussions as both parties
avidly court seniors in this election
year and as hospitals and doctors
increasingly complain the program
doesnt pay enough.
Medicare disruptions seen
if health law is overturned
By Michelle Kayal
April Bloomeld harbors a deep
fear that keeps her from joining the
ranks of tattooed top chefs. But its
not the needles that bother her.
Im so scared it wouldnt come
out perfect, she says of getting a tat-
too. And Id have to look at it for the
rest of my life.
Perfect is a big thing for
Bloomeld, the British-born chef
credited with launching Americas
gastropub craze. Known for being
obsessive and utterly undistractable,
her bold, brilliantly executed food
redolent of pig
and fat, washed
vibrant with salt,
lemon and spices
has redened
perceptions of
British fare and
elevated pub
grub to new
heights.
Bl o o mf i e l d
was just 29 when
she was hand-
plucked by Mario Batali and rock n
roll restaurateur Ken Friedman to
open The Spotted Pig in New Yorks
West Village in 2004.
Cooking in pursuit of perfection
Around the world
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Supporters of Pakistani religious party Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Islam hold an
image of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
April
Bloomeld
OPINION 9
Letters to the editor
B
ecause of the new open primary
June 5, the top two vote getters will
automatically face each other again
in November. And that means the two candi-
dates for the newly-drawn District 22
Assembly seat will face each other again in
November.
Still, there is a chance to weigh in with a
vote in June, and we strongly recommend a
vote for South San Francisco Councilman
Kevin Mullin. He is facing Mark Gilham, a
Republican out of Redwood City, who is run-
ning for ofce for the rst time. Mullin him-
self is a relative newcomer to elected ofce
having rst joined the City Council in 2007.
However, his political experience is long
with time serving as Jackie Speiers district
director when she was in the state Senate,
and as a legislative aide to Johan Klehs, a
former assemblyman from the East Bay. He
also picked up some pointers from his father,
former South San Francisco mayor and
assemblyman Gene Mullin.
However, his work for others is just one
tool in his political toolbox. Mullin has
proven to be a highly capable and thoughtful
councilman for South San Francisco with a
wide range of interests from both local to
regional. In recent years, South San
Francisco has focused on the dual issues of
nancial stability and community safety.
When it comes to nancial stability, Mullin
has been part of a responsible council that
judiciously used it reserves and reduced staff
through attrition while bolstering economic
development. When it comes to public safety,
Mullin was front and center as mayor when a
triple murder shook the Old Town neighbor-
hood. His focus on ensuring public safety
after that incident and urging a new sense of
collaboration with community stakeholders
was extremely valuable during that time. The
council, with Mullin on board, opened up the
citys purse strings for more police. And that
effort yielded results just yesterday with the
arrest of those accused of those heinous
crimes.
In addition to his work on the council,
Mullin has also taken an interest in regional
collaboration when it comes to housing,
transportation and business. With Genentech
in the north of the district in Mullins home-
town, and Oracle anchoring the southern end
of the district, he understands the need to
foster the areas economic engine.
Mullin has a reputation for collaboration
and has an easy-going but serious nature that
will serve him well in the Assembly. He has
built his life in preparation for this point, and
the district is fortunate to have such a leader
in waiting.
You go, girls!
Editor,
Great to see two Daily Journal columnists
disagree so vehemently. I refer, of course, to
the salvo Michelle Durand red at Dorothy
Dimitre (Jarring opinion, Daily Journal,
May 3). Dimitre, usually so PC, dared sug-
gest that woman in foxholes with men might
not be such a good idea. Some men will not
control their sexual urges. Neither noted that
women might not be able to control their
sexual urges.
Durand insisted the differences were not
generational. I disagree. Dimitre came from a
time when songs had lines such as birds do
it, bees do it, which contrast sharply with
the lovely, romantic songs of today that ask
the musical question: how many words
rhyme with &$#@?
Durand is right, though. As we were
reminded recently on the 100th anniversary
of the sinking of the Titanic, the days of
women and children rst were tossed over-
board a long time ago.
As for the military, women failed to take
the rst step toward equality. They should
have fought to do what men have had to do
for decades register for the draft.
James O. Clifford Sr.
Redwood City
Dorothys column
Editor,
I was dumbfounded when I read Dorothy
Dimitres column published in the May 2
edition of the Daily Journal. I understand
generational gaps as far as ideas, but this
made me speechless! I shook my head and
huhd through the whole thing. You go
Michelle. Thanks for saying what needed to
be said.
JD Rhoads
San Mateo
Sutter Health
misrepresents the truth
Editor,
I cannot stay silent after reading the full
page ad in your April 30 edition placed by
Sutter Health. RNs are ghting removal of
services from our community and ghting
for our ability to give the kind of patient
care, in our hearts, we want to give to our
patients and they deserve. Sutter does not
allow us to do that. Sutters message is
always about money. The nurses message is
always about patient care.
The truth behind their claims of wages and
benets for an average nurse are as fol-
lows: Sutter claims, salary of $136,000/year
Fact: only a nurse working full time after
25 years of service earns this salary. Sutter
claims employer paid pension $85,000/year
Fact: A nurse working almost full time
with 25 years of service will only receive
about $42,200/year. Sutter claims up to 40
paid days off annually Fact: only a nurse
working full time after 10 years of service
will receive this benet. Sutter claims most
have an option of 100 percent employer paid
health insurance Fact: Now that Sutter has
unilaterally imposed their proposed changes
in health care premiums without negotiation
with the union, an individual nurse must pay
a percent of the heatlh care premium. It is
not 100 percent paid by Sutter.
We, the registered nurses, are California
Nurses Association (CNA). Our negotiators
represent us and have proposed to maintain
our contract as is with a 2 percent raise
which was atly turned down by Sutter. We
did not propose free health care for life.
The last thing a nurse wants to do is leave
the patients bedside, however, a strike is
necessary at this time. All we ask is that
Sutter negotiate in good faith.
If you want to know the truth, ask a nurse.
Genel Morgan, RN
San Mateo
A startling truth
Editor,
Many are unaware about how wide spread
poverty is. I would just like to offer a cou-
ple facts to start a conversation.
First, 75 percent of all citizens ages 20 to
75 will live at least one year in poverty.
That means almost three out of every four
Americans will see poverty firsthand.
Poverty can lead to health issues, increased
stress and a rise in domestic violence.
Secondly, the United States ranks highest in
child poverty among developed nations.
This can have huge developmental issues
for children by inducing stress. Stress caus-
es the body to release the chemical cortisol,
which in large, extended doses will damage
neurons.
As a result, this can lead to my third star-
tling fact: One in five children living in
poverty are likely to live in poverty as an
adult. With all this information, why have
we as a community not acted?
Joseph Basler
Redwood City
Armed protesters
Editor,
This is in response to the article
Protesters at political party conventions
could be armed published in the April 28-
29 weekend edition of the Daily Journal:
So the gun-toting, NRA-backed, second-
amendment-addicted Republican leadership
is suddenly afraid of people toting guns?
Now they want to temporarily ban con-
cealed weapons because somebody might
hurt them? True colors do indeed come out
eventually.
Norm Federname
San Mateo
Kevin Mullin for District 22 Assembly
Editorial
Other voices
The need for
bipartisanship
Amarillo (Texas) Globe-News
F
ew political observers have compared
the 42nd president of the United
States with the 36th.
But what former President Bill Clinton
intoned recently at West Texas A&M
University well might have brought back
memories of the late President Lyndon
Johnson.
It is this, quite simply: Rigid ideology must
not stop progress on behalf of the country.
Clinton told a packed First United Bank
Event Center that we can do lots of stuff to
grow the economy, but if we spend most of
our time making ideological arguments ...
were not having the right debate. Were talk-
ing about whether to do something, instead of
how to do it.
Bingo, Mr. President.
Clinton helped craft a successful presidency
from 1993 until 2001 by working with con-
gressional Republicans who took control of
Congress after the landmark 1994 mid-term
election. The presidents tax policies, coupled
with GOP-led spending restraints, helped
bring about a balanced budget for several
years running.
Does that remind anyone of LBJ? It should.
The Texan also worked well with congres-
sional Republicans. Some of his better friends
in the Senate were the likes of the late
Republican Sen. Everett Dirksen of Illinois,
with whom he had a tremendous working
relationship, owing in part to LBJs own time
as Senate majority leader. Johnson would ght
publicly with Republicans, then work private-
ly with them on ways to reach compromise.
Its a complicated process at times, which is
the very nature of legislating.
Clinton gets it.
So did Johnson.
And so should those who serve the nation
today.
Student loan debt
The Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa
P
resident Barack Obama picked an
easy but important issue to
share with college students recently.
The interest rate on the popular Stafford stu-
dent loans is due to double at the end of June
from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. Underwriting
that portion of student debt costs the federal
government about $6 billion.
In these days when everything is viewed
through partisan lenses, its important to note
that deadline was set by Democrats when the
rate was halved two years ago. Its also impor-
tant to note theres little, if any, interest among
Republicans in seeing the rate go back up.
In other words, despite an effort by the
House to pay for the Stafford loans with cuts
to the presidents health care initiative, theres
every expectation a deal will get done.
Theres a reason student loan rates have
zoomed in recent years, a reason few people
are wont to discuss.
Over the past generation, states have been
shedding their responsibility to educate their
citizens.
Colleges have responded by aggressively
raising tuition fees. Students are having to
shoulder more and more of the cost of their
education, and they do that by borrowing.
States have been in the education business
as long as there have been states. Since the
early days of the republic, theres been recog-
nition a functioning democracy requires an
educated public. Since World War II, a college
degree has been the surest way for families to
move up the economic ladder. Governments
were rewarded for their investments through
taxes collected on the higher incomes gradu-
ates earned.
In that spirit, nearly every education mission
statement includes a throw-away line that
rhapsodizes about students representing our
future.
If only we acted as though that were true.
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By Daniel Wagner
Wall Street gnawed on a muddle of
economic data and corporate earnings
news Thursday, then sent stock indexes
lower for a second day.
Disappointing April sales results from
big retailers set the bleak tone early on.
Costco, Macys and Target, among oth-
ers, reported sales that were weaker than
analysts had predicted. Colder weather
and renewed concerns about the econo-
my weighed on shoppers.
GM shares fell 2.4 percent after the
automaker said its rst-quarter prot
declined, mainly because of weakness in
Europe.
Fears of a global nancial freeze-up
caused by the European debt crisis have
receded, but many now worry that
Europes recession will hurt sales by
American exporters such as GM and
Caterpillar. Caterpillar lost 1.9 percent.
European stocks closed mostly lower,
giving up earlier gains, after signs that
European Central Bank will not inject
more cash into the regions fragile bank-
ing system.
Trading of U.S. stocks was uneven
because investors were balancing
between a weak close for European
stocks and trying to bet on what (the
monthly jobs report) will look like, said
Peter Tchir, who runs the hedge fund TF
Market Advisors.
The labor market has been on traders
minds all week because the govern-
ments monthly jobs report is due out
Friday. The nal major indicator before
that announcement was positive: The
number of people applying for unem-
ployment benets fell last week by the
most in three months.
The conicting economic indicators
offered little direction for major U.S.
stock indexes. They opened down, rose
slightly in the rst 15 minutes of trading
then turned lower. Eight of the 10 indus-
try groups in the Standard & Poors 500
index fell. Two rose, but barely.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell
61.98 points, or 0.5 percent, to
13,206.59. The S&P 500 dropped 10.74,
or 0.8 percent, to 1,391.57. The Nasdaq
composite average slid 35.55, or 1.2 per-
cent, to 3,024.30
The Carlyle Group, a big, politically-
connected private equity firm, edged
higher after an initial public offering that
raised $671 million. The company had
priced its stock below the expected range
late Wednesday. Carlyle, trading on the
Nasdaq under the ticker CG, has about
$147 billion in assets under manage-
ment.
Stocks slip for second day
Wall Street
Stocks that moved substantially or traded
heavily Thursday on the New York Stock
Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Beam Inc., up $2.23 at $59.92
The maker of Jim Beam bourbon and Sauza
tequila said that its rst-quarter net income fell,
but its results still beat expectations.
MGM Resorts International, down 63 cents at
$12.92
The Las Vegas casino and hotel operator said
that its rst quarter loss ballooned on higher
costs and one-time charges.
Orbitz Worldwide Inc., up 17 cents at $4.07
The online travel agency posted a narrower
rst-quarter loss as more vacationers booked
packages and paid more to do it.
Weight Watchers International Inc.,down $13.72
at $62.29
The weight loss companys rst-quarter prot
missed Wall Street expectations as the company
increased spending on marketing.
Herbalife Ltd., down $6.50 at $46.20
The nutrition and weight loss company said it
will buy back $427.9 million of its shares, just
days after investors sold off the stock.
Target Corp., down $1.43 at $56.55
The discount retailer said that sales at stores
opened at least a year rose 1.1 percent in April,
but that fell short of analysts expectations.
Nasdaq
Viacom Inc., up $1.55 at $5.59
The owner of Paramount Pictures and MTV said
its net income rose 56 percent in the latest
quarter, despite weak box ofce results.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc., down
$23.65 at $25.87
The maker of Keurig coffee brewers posted an
earnings outlook for its scal year that fell short
of Wall Streets expectations.
Big movers
By Barbara Ortutay
NEW YORK Facebook, the compa-
ny that turned the Web social, has set a
price range for an initial public offering
of stock that values the company at up to
$95 billion.
Facebooks IPO would be the biggest
ever for an Internet company. Facebook
disclosed the price range of $28 to $35
per share in a regulatory ling Thursday.
At the high end, Facebook and its cur-
rent shareholders could raise as much as
$13.58 billion. That happens if the under-
writers sell extra stock reserved for over-
allotments, which they will likely do
given the excitement surrounding the
IPO.
Thats much higher than the 2004 IPO
for current record-holder Google Inc.,
which raised $1.9 billion including the
overallotment. The IPO valued the com-
pany at $23 billion. Google is now worth
about $200 billion.
Facebook Inc.s IPO has been highly
anticipated, not just because of how
much money it will raise but because
Facebook itself is so popular. The
worlds largest online social network has
more than 900 million users worldwide.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who turns 28
this month, has emerged as a wunderkind
leader whos led Facebook through
unprecedented growth from its scrappy
start as a hangout for Harvard students.
Facebooks offering values the compa-
ny at $76 billion to $95 billion, based on
the expected number of Facebook shares
following the IPO. Thats about 2.74 bil-
lion, according to Renaissance Capital,
an IPO investment adviser.
Facebooks next step is to go on an
IPO road show, where executives talk
to potential investors about why they
should invest in the stock. On Thursday,
Facebook posted a version of its road
show online, with appearances from
Zuckerberg; the vice president of prod-
uct, Chris Cox; and other executives.
Facebook valued at up to $95B in IPO
How the number of active users at
Facebook has grown:
December 2004: 1 million.
December 2005: 5.5 million.
April 2007: 20 million.
October 2007: 50 million.
August 2008: 100 million.
January 2009: 150 million.
February 2009: 175 million.
April 2009: 200 million.
July 2009: 250 million.
September 2009: 300 million.
February 2010: 400 million.
September 2011: 800 million.
March 2012: 901 million.
Source: Facebook
Number of users
MOUNTAIN VIEW LinkedIn
Corp. said Thursday that its rst-quarter
prot more than doubled, and the busi-
ness networking company is buying
presentation sharing website SlideShare
for $118.8 million.
Shares jumped 8 percent in extended
trading.
Net income in the three months to
March 31 was $5 million, or 4 cents per
share, from $2.1 million, or break-even
per share, a year ago.
Excluding stock-based compensation
expenses and other items, prot was 15
cents per share, beating the 9 cents
expected by analysts polled by FactSet.
Revenue doubled to $188.5 million
from $93.9 million, topping the $179
million analysts were looking for.
LinkedIns revenue comes from fees it
charges companies, recruiting services
and other people who want broader
access to the proles and other data on
the companys website. The rest comes
from advertising. During the quarter, rev-
enue grew across the companys divi-
sions.
The Mountain View company is buy-
ing San Francisco-based SlideShare with
cash and stock and expects the deal to
close by June.
Presentations are one of the main
ways in which professionals capture and
share their experiences and knowledge,
which in turn helps shape their profes-
sional identity, said LinkedIn CEO Jeff
Weiner in a statement. He said
SlideShare fits perfectly with
LinkedIns mission and will help deliver
more value to its members.
LinkedIn said SlideShare had nearly
29 million visitors in March, citing data
from research rm comScore.
Looking forward, LinkedIn said it
expects second-quarter revenue of $210
million to $215 million, above the $208
million analysts had forecast.
For the full year, the company boosted
its revenue estimate to a range between
$880 million and $900 million, up from
$840 million to $860 million seen previ-
ously.
LinkedIn to buy SlideShare
as first quarter beats Street
U.S. applications for
unemployment aid drop sharply
WASHINGTON The number of
people seeking unemployment benets
fell last week by the most in nearly a year.
The gure was a hopeful sign that hiring
could pick up in coming months.
The Labor Department said Thursday
that weekly unemployment benet appli-
cations fell 27,000 last week to a season-
ally adjusted 365,000. Applications are a
measure of the pace of layoffs. When they
fall below 375,000, it generally suggests
that hiring will be strong enough to lower
the unemployment rate.
AIG posts $3.2B profit in
1Q, up more than twofold
LOS ANGELES Insurer American
International Group, which came close to
collapsing during the nancial crisis
before being bailed out by the federal gov-
ernment, said Thursday that its prot grew
more than twofold in the rst quarter.
AIG reported that its net income, after
paying preferred dividends, climbed to
$3.2 billion, or $1.71 a share, in the three
months ended March 31.
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Swimmers look to make a PAL splash
DAILY JOURNAL SPORTS FILE
San Mateos Ronald Chen will be one of the swimmers to watch during the
PAL Championships. Bay and Ocean division action begin on Saturday.
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San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval will miss 4-6 weeks with a broken left hand. The All-Star
came out of Wednesdays game against the Miami Marlins. Conor Gillaspie was recalled from Triple-A Fresno.
Panda distress
Pablo Sandoval out 4-6 weeks with left hand injury
Marlins beat Giants in
another 1-run game
SHP Gators take
WBAL golf title
SAN FRANCISCO The San
Francisco Giants already miss their
free-swinging slugger.
With Pablo Sandoval down and
headed for Friday surgery on a bro-
ken hamate bone in his left hand, the
Giants faced their same offensive
troubles trying
to deliver the big
hit.
San Francisco
failed to back
starter Ryan
Vogelsong and
dropped its third
straight one-run
game, losing 3-2
on Thursday as
the Miami
Marlins left
AT&T Park with a three-game
sweep for the second straight year.
Pablo wasnt the reason today.
We made some mistakes. Were
hurting ourselves more than any-
thing. We cant get a productive
out, manager Bruce Bochy said.
All three games could have gone
either way with one or two little
things.
That was a tough series, three
tight games. You have to execute to
get over the hump.
Hanley Ramirez drove in a pair of
runs without a hit to back Anibal
Sanchezs rst win in four starts,
and the Marlins rebounded from a
rough stretch by doing just enough.
A win is a win, especially the
way that we have been playing,
manager Ozzie Guillen said. Well
take every win. Weve got to get bet-
ter. Its very hard for our pitching
staff to go out there and shut people
down every day.
Giancarlo Stanton doubled in the
seventh after he homered in three of
his previous four games. Stanton
After losing to the Menlo golf
team at the beginning of the West
Bay Athletic League regular season,
it appears that Sacred Heart Prep has
found a formula to beat the Knights.
While Menlo picked up the
WBAL regular season title with a 9-
1 record, SHP got a bit of revenge
by beating their Valparaiso rivals
412-413 at the league tournament.
The championship took place at
San Juan Oaks Golf Course in
Holister.
The SHP wins marks the second
straight time the Gators have gotten
the best of the Knights.
Shooting a 75, Andrew Buchanan,
the reigning San Mateo Daily
Journal Golfer of the Year, was co-
medalist tying with Maverick
McNealy of Harker.
SHPs Ethan Wong shot an 82 to
nish tied for seventh in the eld of
34 golfers.
Menlo co-captains Jackson Dean
and Will Petit shot an 83 and 85 to
nish in 10th place and 12th place.
Dean was striking the ball excep-
tionally well but had six 3-putts on
the day.
Both seniors were participating in
their nal WBAL contest after four
years of golf at Menlo.
Junior Max Garnick nished out
the scoring for Menlo shooting an
88 to nish in 15th place.
Despite the loss, Menlo moves on
to the Central Coast section playoffs
next Wednesday at Rancho Canada
West in Carmel by virtue of its rst
place nish in regular season play.
The stage is set on the Peninsula
Athletic League swimming front.
Following Wednesday and
Thursdays PAL swim trials, both the
Bay and Ocean Divisions are set for
their nal meets on Saturday.
The Bay swims at Burlingame high
school; the Ocean takes its champi-
onship to Daly Citys Westmoor High
School with swimmers taking to the
pool at 1 p.m.
On the girls side in the PAL Bay,
all eyes will be on the host Panthers.
Last season, Burlingame unseated
Menlo-Atherton as the PAL champi-
ons with a 466-point performance
highlighted by a core of young-gun
swimmers.
This year, things look like their
shaping up to be the same way.
The Panthers took the PAL regular
season title following a big win over
the Bears in the schedule nale 95-
75, winning nine of the 11 events
along the way.
Burlingame won ve of the 11
events in last seasons champi-
onships. They broke the record in the
200 medley relay and the good news
for them is that three of the four
swimmers will probably take the pool
in the same event led by Leah
Goldman, Madison Gebhard and
Kristen Brennand. Sophie Hill joined
the trio in the 200 medley win over
M-A.
Brennand looks like shell have a
hand in the 200 individual medley
and the 100 freestyle.
M-As Nicole Zanolli did win the
100 backstroke in the April 26 meet,
an event Goldman won last year at
the championships.
The Bay championship will serve
as a PAL farewell to one of its most
dominant swimmers in recent memo-
ry Woodsides Alicia Grima will
say goodbye. Last year, she won the
200 individual medley and the 500
freestyle. She was also part of the
medalist Wildcats team in the 200
freestyle relay.
M-A had its fair share of young tal-
ent last year, too. Along with Zanolli,
freshmen Kindle Van Linge and
Maddie Pont made the PAL First
Team. All three take to the pool on
Saturday. Before Burlingames 2011
win, M-A had won the last four PAL
titles.
On the boys side, the PAL cham-
pionships could serve as the coming-
out party for some new faces.
Gone are swimmers like Kei
Masuda, Nick Henze and Oscar
Andaluz, who dominated the podium
By Janie McCauley
SAN FRANCISCO The San
Francisco Giants are suddenly with-
out their best hitter.
Pablo Sandoval has a broken
hamate bone in his left hand that
will require surgery, and the free-
swinging slugger is expected to
miss four to six weeks the same
injury he had last year on the other
hand.
You just dont replace a bat like
Pablo. This guy was on the All-Star
team last year. There are very few
guys in major league baseball who
can do some things he can do with
the bat, manager Bruce Bochy
said. Tough news for us with
Pablo. I feel for him, particularly
with the way hes been playing and
swinging the bat. Its a tough loss,
four to six weeks, but its right thing
to do to get this thing taken care of.
Well have to move forward and try
to maintain where were at, and
hopefully better, until he gets back.
Weve just got to keep them believ-
ing.
Conor Gillaspie was recalled
from Triple-A Fresno to start at
third base Thursday in the series
nale with the Miami Marlins in
place of Sandoval, placed on the 15-
day disabled list. The 2010 World
Series champions missed the play-
offs last year in an injury-plagued
season, and this is another tough
blow when they hope to contend
with the surprising Los Angeles
Dodgers and defending division
champion Arizona Diamondbacks.
The switch-hitter broke his right
hamate bone in late April last year
and had surgery. It happened again
to the other hand in recent days and
he aggravated it swinging left-hand-
ed in Wednesdays 3-2, 10-inning
loss to the Marlins and had to leave
the game in the sixth inning. An X-
ray Tuesday did not reveal the
break, but Sandoval then underwent
an MRI exam and CT scan that
showed the fracture. He will under-
go surgery Friday at Stanford, per-
formed by Dr. Tim McAdams.
He doesnt remember doing it on
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Big 12 hires Stanford AD
By Antonio Gonzales
STANFORD A teary-eyed Bob
Bowlsby walked out of a Stanford audi-
torium to a roaring ovation from univer-
sity coaches and
staff members
Thursday, leaving
behind a lasting
legacy at one of the
nations top athletic
programs for a con-
ference in desperate
need of a strong
leader.
The Big 12
Conference made it
ofcial in the afternoon, announcing
Bowlsby as its commissioner. He will
take over for interim Commissioner
Chuck Neinas who replaced the oust-
ed Dan Beebe in September on June
15 after six years as Stanfords athletic
director.
The institutions of the Big 12 wanted
a commissioner that could take us to the
next era as a conference, said Burns
Hargis, president of Oklahoma State and
chairman of the conferences board of
directors. The search committee
looked for a candidate that has a vision
for the next generation of college athlet-
ics, and his credentials and ideas
exceeded this.
Bowlsby will lead a BCS conference
that seems to have found some stability.
After losing four schools over the past
two years, the league heads into this fall
with 10 members, including new addi-
tions TCU and West Virginia. The con-
ference also is working on a new televi-
sion deal that could reshape revenue
similar to the Pac-12s lucrative con-
tract.
Bob has been a great friend and con-
fidant, Pac-12 Commissioner Larry
Scott said. Ive very much enjoyed
working with him and value his tremen-
dous experience, intellect and integrity.
Im sorry we will lose him from
Stanford, but I am happy for him and
believe he will do a terric job for the
Big 12.
The 60-year-old Bowlsby had passed
up several chances to leave Stanford
over the years. Hes a nationally respect-
ed college administrator who was hired
away from Iowa in 2006 after 15 years
spent running the Hawkeyes athletic
department.
I have been honored to have served
Stanford University. It has been a pro-
ductive and an enjoyable period of time
and Stanford will always be a part of
me, Bowlsby said in a statement. The
university has a rich history of success-
fully merging world-class academics
and world-class athletics and I am very
proud to have had the opportunity to
participate in the extraordinary achieve-
ments of our student-athletes and coach-
es.
Success on The Farm blossomed dur-
ing Bowlsbys tenure.
Of all the decisions he made at
Stanford, though, fans will forever
remember his hiring of coach Jim
Harbaugh in 2006 most. Harbaugh built
the football program into a national
power, winning the Orange Bowl over
Virginia Tech in 2011 and nishing
fourth in the nal AP poll.
It was the programs best ranking
since the unbeaten 1940 team nished
second.
Bowlsby also hired offensive coordi-
nator David Shaw last year to replace
Harbaugh, who departed to the San
Francisco 49ers. Shaw kept the Cardinal
on track, going 11-2, including an over-
time loss in the Fiesta Bowl to
Oklahoma State. Andrew Luck was the
Heisman Trophy runner-up both sea-
sons.
Bob Bowlsby has my admiration as a
Stanford alumnus for his leadership
through difcult economic times for our
athletic department, Shaw said. As
head football coach, he has my gratitude
for his continuous efforts to bolster and
support our football program. As a
friend, I wish him great success.
Stanfords rigorous academic stan-
dards presented unique circumstances,
yet the school has won the Directors
Cup 17 straight years.
The award is given annually by the
National Association of Collegiate
Directors of Athletics to the program
with the most success in all sports.
Stanford is one of the countrys
largest programs with 35 sports, includ-
ing 19 for women. Stanford sent more
athletes to the 2008 Beijing Olympics
than any other college in the U.S, win-
ning 25 Olympic medals.
If Stanford were a country, it would
have ranked 11th tying with Japan
in total medals.
Stanford teams won 10 NCAA cham-
pionships during his tenure, including
ve straight Final Four appearances by
the womens basketball teams.
I am very sad to see Bob leave
Stanford. I loved working for Bob. He is
a great supporter of womens basketball
and womens athletics here at Stanford,
said Hall of Fame womens basketball
coach Tara VanDerveer. He is direct, a
problem-solver, and a man of integrity.
The Big 12 is fortunate to have him.
Bob Bowlsby
Matz on mission to Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. The life-sized
statue sits at the front gate of Churchill
Downs, a magnicent bronzed Barbaro in
full stride, all four hooves off the ground
and heading toward his greatest victory.
Muscular and athletic, its presence pro-
vokes quiet reflection of the 2006
Kentucky Derby winner at the peak of his
power and of his death, eight months
later, following a horric injury.
Some leave red roses, others snap pho-
tos.
Trainer Michael Matz is hoping anoth-
er 3-year-old colt, Union Rags, can ll
the hole in his barn and in his soul.
He sees the same promising signs from
Union Rags, who is using the same stall
as Barbaro and is the early second choice
for Saturdays 138th Derby.
Theyre both big, good-looking, fast
and athletic. Union Rags still has to live
up to what Barbaro did, Matz said.
Matz and owners Roy and Gretchen
Jackson all rode a roller coaster of emo-
tion during Barbaros eight-month ght
that had the public rooting for his survival
from the hoof infection that developed
after he broke his leg in the opening
strides of the Preakness two weeks after
the Derby.
Just when the colt seemed on the mend,
another surgery would be needed and
their hopes would sag again.
Late in 2006, the trio won the $2 mil-
lion Breeders Cup Ladies Classic with
Round Pond, but their good luck ran out
two months later when Barbaro was euth-
anized.
Sports briefs
Madrid celebrates 32nd Spanish league title
MADRID The rain held off as Real Madrid celebrated a
record 32nd Spanish league title at its traditional Plaza Cibeles
gathering spot on Thursday.
The sun came out after a cloudy day of intermittent show-
ers, with Madrids players and coaching staff descending on
downtown Madrid a day after beating Athletic Bilbao 3-0 to
clinch its rst league title since 2008.
Thousands of fans cheered coach Jose Mourinho and the
team as they jumped around waving Madrid ags, with
Queens We Are the Champions played over loudspeakers.
Captain Iker Casillas wrapped a Madrid ag and scarf around
the statue of the Roman goddess.
There was no trophy to run over like last season when
Madrids bus rolled over its Copa del Rey.
Ravens LB Suggs tears Achilles tendon
BALTIMORE Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs will have
surgery for a partially torn Achilles tendon, an injury he insists
will not keep him sidelined for the entire 2012 season.
The injury occurred in Arizona while Suggs was practicing
for an upcoming conditioning test, he said Thursday in a text
message.
Suggs initially thought it was a sprain but a doctor deter-
mined that it was a partial tear, he said.
The Ravens issued a statement Thursday saying: We are in
contact with Terrell. He will see a specialist early next week,
and well know more at that time.
General manager Ozzie Newsome said, Were just waiting
for Terrell to see a specialist on Tuesday, and then well go
from there.
Suggs, the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2011, is
expected to have surgery as soon as next week. A torn Achilles
tendon usually requires a lengthy rehabilitation program, but
Suggs has no intention of sitting out the year.
Asked if he will play in 2012, he responded, Absolutely,
and projected his return to occur in late October or November.
Buckner ball up for auction in Dallas
DALLAS The baseball that broke the hearts of Boston
Red Sox fans everywhere and turned Bill Buckner into one of
the most famous goats in sports history is up for sale.
The ball that rolled through Buckners legs in Game 6 of the
1986 World Series between Boston and the New York Mets
will part of an auction Friday in Dallas. Heritage Auctions said
the ball is expected to bring in more than $100,000 as the cen-
terpiece of an auction featuring the baseball memorabilia col-
lection of Los Angeles songwriter Seth Swirsky.
That one ball kind of encapsulates the highest and lowest
you can feel in sports at any given moment, Swirsky said.
Buckner hit .289 with 2,715 hits in 22 years and had more
than 100 RBIs in two of his three full seasons with the Red
Sox. All of that was overshadowed by his error at Shea
Stadium that night when Mookie Wilsons grounder rolled
through Buckners legs, allowing the Mets to cap a two-out
rally with a victory in the 10th inning.
SPORTS 13
in last years championships.
But that opens the door for others and ve
individual events will have new champions.
Menlo-Atherton is the reigning team cham-
pion and, with a 6-0-1 record, they tied for the
Bay title with Burlingame during the regular
season.
M-As Max Wilder will be one to watch.
The senior was part of two relay teams in last
years championships and in a meet against
Burlingame, he won three events (50
freestyle, 100 freestyle and 200 freestyle
relay).
Burlingame will be led by the efforts of
Kawei Tan who won the 100 backstroke last
year and has swam well in the 200 individual
medley.
Other swimmers to watch include Jason
Wong of Carlmont with teammates Jason
Wong and Ivan Garin.
Bryant Jacobs, the junior for Terra Nova
who owns eight different Tiger swim records,
won the 500 freestyle last year and could be a
force once again.
On the Ocean Division side, the question is:
will it be the Ronald Chen show all over
again?
The senior swimmer from San Mateo has
given us no reason to believe that it wont be.
Chen won four events in 2011 and is com-
ing off a dominating performance in the regu-
lar season nale against Hillsdale where he
broke yet another school record in the 100
back stroke.
His teammate, JJ Halet, could have himself
a big meet as well. As a sophomore, Halet
won the 50 and 100 freestyles last season as
well as a pair of relays alongside Chen.
But the Ocean is brimming with young tal-
ent to watch 12 of the 15 swimmers that
made up the All-PAL First team in the divi-
sion will be back in the pool. Matt Kwong of
South City won the 500 last year as a fresh-
man. Christopher Lee of Westmoor had a bit
of a coming-out party in 2011 as well. Hell
be back in the pool representing the Rams.
Hillsdale has two young, promising swim-
mers in Javier Rosas and Eric Garcia.
Of the 11 events last season, only one was
won by a senior in 2011, so 2012 could be
wide open.
On the girls side, its looking pretty dif-
cult to bet against El Camino.
The Colts won seven of the 11 events in
2011 and they lost zero of those winning
swimmers to graduation.
Danica Alfajora, a candidate for the PALs
Swimmer of the Year, will be one to watch. As
a junior, Alfajora took home four medals.
While El Caminos team has suffered a bit
with getting swimmers into the pool (with
only 10-11 swimmers a meet), theyve havent
necessarily shown it to be a handicap by win-
ning the PAL Ocean Division.
Hillsdale should be strong in the pool on
Saturday as well with Lesley Chiang leading
the charge.
San Mateos Samantha Low will be one to
watch.
Continued from page 11
SWIM
SERRA TRACK
The Serra track and eld team closed out
their dual meet season with a win against
Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Jon Beering, Chad Baur, Tyler Ruso and
Angelo Arco were double event winners.
Beering picked up rst in the shot put (51-
5) and discus (129-7).
Baur was gold in the 400 meters with a time
of 54.69. He turned around and won the 200
meters as well with a 23.77.
Rusos 110-meter hurdle times of 18.60 and
44.48 in the 300-meter hurdle were good for
rst.
Arco took the 100 meters (12.00) and pole
vault (11-0).
Joey Berriatua (800 meters at 2:00.92) and
Arnie Sambel (shot put at 45-8 and discus at
129-5) picked up personal records.
Serra will compete next week at St. Francis
High School in Mountain View at the West
Catholic Athletic League Championships.
OAKS PICK UP FIRST EVER
PLAYOFF WIN, FOLLOW WITH LOSS
A day after picking up their rst playoff win
in school history, the Menlo College baseball
team fell to the College of Idaho 9-2 in the
2012 NAIA West Playoff Tournament.
The tournament is a double-elimination for-
mat and the Oaks move over to the losers
bracket.
In the loss, Menlo starter Derek Martinez
was roughed up by Idaho. No. 45 went 6 1/3
innings, surrendering 11 hits and eight earned
runs while striking out seven.
The game was a huge contrast to
Wednesdays gem of a game by pitcher Joey
Webb which resulted in a 2-1 win for the Oaks
over NAIA powerhouse British Columbia.
The junior went the distance, allowing just
one run on six hits, striking out three and
walking just one. Webb set the tone from the
get-go, retiring 17 of the rst 18 UBC hitters,
using 139 pitches in the process.
It was huge, Webb said via press release.
We knew that Menlo went two and out last
year so this was just big for us.
Webb was staked to an early 1-0 lead thanks
to a clutch one-out rst inning RBI single off
the bat of Brandi.
Menlo tacked on an insurance run with a
Collin Forgey two-out run scoring single to
score Phelps for the second time in the game.
Webb allowed his only run of the affair in
the bottom of the eighth inning, thanks to a
two-out ineld RBI single from Andrew Firth.
In Thursdays loss, Idaho scored two in the
third and the fth. They added three more runs
in the sixth to put some serious distance
between them and Menlo.
Idaho starter Todd Grifths went the dis-
tance. He scattered 11 hits and struck out six.
Taylor Cohn and Coleman Cox had multi-
hit games for Menlo.
LOCAL
Sports brief
Bonds f iles appeal
to erase felony conviction
SAN FRANCISCO Barry Bonds asked a
federal appeals court Thursday to toss out his
felony obstruction conviction.
Bonds lawyers led a 60-page legal brief on
Thursday with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of
Appeals arguing his conviction was based on a
rambling and irrelevant but truthful
answer to a grand jury question about whether
his trainer ever provided him with an
injectable substance.
Bonds, Major League Baseballs all-time
home runs leader, replied that he was a
celebrity child rather than answering the
question directly. Bonds father was Bobby
Bonds, a 13-year major league veteran and
three-time All Star.
A jury decided after a roughly three-week
trial last year that the answer represented an
obstruction of justice.
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has nine doubles and four home runs in
10 career games in the Giants waterfront
ballpark.
A 3,000-mile trek cross-country and a
change of scenery seems to have done
the trick for the rebounding Marlins, who
had lost eight of nine and were booed in
their new home stadium before starting
this series the clubs second three-
game sweep at AT&T Park in two visits.
To come here and win all three games
was great for us, shortstop Jose Reyes
said. Were playing good as a team
now.
Edward Mujica worked the ninth for
his rst save in two chances on a day
closer Heath Bell wasnt available after
pitching in three straight games. The
Marlins won their seventh in a row in
San Francisco, taking all three in this
series by one run, including 3-2 in 10
innings Wednesday night.
At least we got people on base. Its
more fun that way, Guillen said. Id
rather have people on base than nobody
on base. We cannot get the big hit to
open a game. Every time we have people
on base something happens to shut down
and we dont have the big hit to rally. Its
getting old.
Sanchez (2-0) allowed one run on
seven hits, struck out ve and walked one
in seven innings.
He snapped a three-start stretch in
which he didnt earn a decision, includ-
ing a career-best 14-strikeout perform-
ance last Saturdays 3-2 home win
against Arizona.
Melky Cabrera had two hits and the
Giants scored their only run on his dou-
ble-play grounder in the sixth.
The Giants received tough news before
the game when slugger and top hitter
Pablo Sandoval was lost to a broken bone
in his left hand that will require surgery
Friday.
Hes expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks.
It denitely hurts us hes not in the
lineup. Hes a big part of our offense and
plays a pretty good third base,
Vogelsong said. Its hard to say this, but
weve been here before and we need to
nd ways to get some wins while hes
out.
San Francisco has scored three or
fewer runs in eight of its 12 home games
and has not scored more than ve runs in
any of its games at AT&T Park.
Vogelsong (0-2) was tagged for eight
hits in seven innings, struck out ve and
walked four while throwing 116 pitches.
GIANTS
one swing, Giants athletic trainer Dave
Groeschner said. He was hitting right-
handed Sunday and the off day Monday,
then Tuesday afterward he said it was
sore. X-rays are tough on that area. Its
not a good way to view it.
The Giants top hitter and 2011 All-
Star needed the full six weeks last year
for his throwing hand to recover. The
25-year-old Sandoval is batting .316
with ve home runs and 15 RBIs, and he
opened the season with a 20-game hit-
ting streak longest in franchise histo-
ry to open a year.
We joked about that earlier, as soon
as youre born take out the hamate bone,
appendix, wisdom teeth, just get it done
early, Bochy said.
The Giants expect Aubrey Huff to
come off the disabled list Monday after
his battle with anxiety disorder. Huff has
been working out and taking batting
practice, while giving Bochy indications
he is ready both physically and mentally
to get back on the eld.
Huff is available to come on
Monday, which would be a shot in the
arm for us, Bochy said. But until then
weve got to really pick it up and do a
better job with runners in scoring posi-
tion. ... (Huff) has been working hard
getting ready for that day. He really
believes that hes going to be ready for
that day that he can come off. Hell give
us some experience in the heart of the
order, which I believe we really need.
Gillaspie batted in the No. 2 hole and
Bochy moved regular leadoff man Angel
Pagan to fth to give the struggling
Giants offense a reliable bat in the mid-
dle of the order.
Conor has been swinging the ball
well down in Fresno, Bochy said.
PANDA
Seaus death
ruled suicide
SAN DIEGO Those who knew and loved Junior Seau
say they didnt see this coming.
This is not anything I thought he would ever do, former
San Diego Chargers safety Miles
McPherson said.
Like many of Seaus friends,
McPherson was still trying to comprehend
the death of the former star NFL line-
backer the day after his body was found
inside his home in suburban Oceanside
with a self-inicted gunshot wound to the
chest. The San Diego County medical
examiner ruled the death a suicide on
Thursday.
Junior is a warrior. He played 20 years
in the NFL as a linebacker. You have to be a warrior. Warriors
conquer problems they face and they run at them, McPherson
said Thursday.
McPherson, now the pastor at the Rock Church in San
Diego, said thats why Seaus death is so puzzling.
Seaus ex-wife, Gina, told The Associated Press that while
Seau sustained concussions during his playing career, she had
no idea if they somehow contributed to his death.
McPherson also said he didnt know if concussions would
have contributed to the death of Seau, who was known for his
ferocious tackles followed by celebratory st pumps.
There is no football player maybe a punter that has
not had multiple concussions, I would guess, McPherson
said.
Longtime Chargers chaplain Shawn Mitchell said he wasnt
aware of any major issues that would lead Seau to take his life,
including any difculties making the transition from the play-
ing eld to retirement. Seau played his rst 13 seasons with
the Chargers before moving on to the Miami Dolphins and
then the New England Patriots.
He helped lead San Diego to its only Super Bowl, after the
1994 season; was voted to a Chargers-record 12 straight Pro
Bowls; and was named All-Pro six times.
Mitchell said many players struggle once they leave the
game.
Junior was quite the opposite, said Mitchell, the pastor at
New Venture Christian Fellowship in Oceanside. Junior was
one of the few guys with face recognition and rst-name
recognition across the nation. Im almost amazed when people
say he was torn up and missing the limelight. Golly, for a guy
not in the league, the guy was doing contracts and he had a
series on TV. He was such an icon and he had three cities, San
Diego, New England and Miami, which loved the guy. I
havent seen in Junior what I see in hundreds of players, and
that is a sense of great loss.
Junior Seau
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BASEBALL
AmericanLeague
KANSASCITYROYALSPlaced INF Yuniesky Be-
tancourt on the 15-day DL.Purchased the contract
of INF Irving Falu from Omaha (PCL). Transferred
RHP Joakim Soria from the 15- to the 60-day DL.
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TRANSACTIONS
East Division
W L Pct GB
Washington 16 9 .640
Atlanta 15 11 .577 1 1/2
New York 13 12 .520 3
Philadelphia 13 13 .500 3 1/2
Miami 11 14 .440 5
Central Division
W L Pct GB
St. Louis 16 9 .640
Cincinnati 12 12 .500 3 1/2
Houston 11 14 .440 5
Milwaukee 11 14 .440 5
Pittsburgh 11 14 .440 5
Chicago 9 16 .360 7
West Division
W L Pct GB
Los Angeles 17 8 .680
Arizona 13 13 .500 4 1/2
Colorado 12 12 .500 4 1/2
San Francisco 12 13 .480 5
San Diego 9 17 .346 8 1/2
ThursdaysGames
Philadelphia 4, Atlanta 0
Cincinnati 4, Chicago Cubs 3, 10 innings
Pittsburgh 6, St. Louis 3
Miami 3, San Francisco 2
Washington 2, Arizona 1
FridaysGames
L.A.Dodgers (Billingsley 2-1) at Chicago Cubs (Ma-
holm 2-2), 11:20 a.m.
Cincinnati (Cueto 3-0) at Pittsburgh (Correia 1-1),
4:05 p.m.
NL STANDINGS
East Division
W L Pct GB
Tampa Bay 18 8 .692
Baltimore 16 9 .640 1 1/2
Toronto 14 11 .560 3 1/2
New York 13 11 .542 4
Boston 11 13 .458 6
Central Division
W L Pct GB
Cleveland 12 10 .545
Chicago 12 12 .500 1
Detroit 12 12 .500 1
Kansas City 7 16 .304 5 1/2
Minnesota 6 18 .250 7
West Division
W L Pct GB
Texas 17 8 .680
Oakland 13 13 .500 4 1/2
Seattle 11 16 .407 7
Los Angeles 10 15 .400 7
FridaysGames
Chicago White Sox (Peavy 3-1) at Detroit
(Smyly 1-0), 4:05 p.m.
Texas (Lewis 3-0) at Cleveland (J.Gomez 1-1),
4:05 p.m.
Baltimore (W.Chen 2-0) at Boston (Lester 1-2),
4:10 p.m.
Oakland (T.Ross 1-1) at Tampa Bay (Price 4-1),
4:10 p.m.
AL STANDINGS
EASTERN CONFERENCE
W L T Pts GF GA
Kansas City 7 1 0 21 12 3
D.C. 4 3 3 15 18 15
New York 4 3 1 13 18 14
New England 3 5 0 9 7 10
Chicago 2 2 2 8 7 8
Houston 2 2 2 8 7 8
Montreal 2 5 2 8 9 15
Philadelphia 2 4 1 7 5 8
Columbus 2 4 1 7 6 10
Toronto FC 0 7 0 0 6 16
WESTERN CONFERENCE
W L T Pts GF GA
San Jose 7 1 1 22 20 9
Real Salt Lake 6 3 1 19 16 11
Seattle 5 1 1 16 10 3
Vancouver 4 2 2 14 7 6
Colorado 4 5 0 12 13 12
FC Dallas 3 3 3 12 10 12
Los Angeles 3 4 1 10 11 13
Chivas USA 3 5 0 9 4 9
Portland 2 5 1 7 9 13
NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.
Wednesdays Games
New England 2, Colorado 1
Seattle FC 2, Los Angeles 0
San Jose 5, D.C. United 3
Fridays Game
Chicago at Chivas USA, 8 p.m.
MLS STANDINGS
@Dodgers
7:10p.m.
NBC
5/9
vs. Tigers
7:05p.m.
CSN-CAL
5/11
@K.C
1:30p.m.
NBC
5/27
@Rapids
6:30p.m.
CSN+
6/20
@RSL
6p.m.
CSN-CAL
6/23
@White
Caps
4p.m.
CSN-BAY
5/5
vs.Chivas
USA
4p.m.
CSN-CAL
5/13
vs.Crew
7:30p.m.
CSN-CAL
5/19
@Dodgers
7:10p.m.
CSN-BAY
5/8
vs.Brewers
1:05p.m.
CSN-BAY
5/6
@Dodgers
7:10p.m.
CSN-BAY
5/7
@Dbacks
6:40p.m.
CSN-BAY
5/11
@Galaxy
7:30p.m.
CSN-CAL
5/23
vs.Tigers
7:05p.m.
CSN-CAL
5/10
vs.Blue
Jays
7:05p.m.
CSN-CAL
5/8
vs.Blue
Jays
12:35p.m.
CSN-CAL
5/9
@Rays
4:10p.m.
CSN-CAL
5/4
@Rays
4:10p.m.
CSN-CAL
5/5
@Rays
10:40a.m.
CSN-CAL
5/6
vs.Brewers
7:15p.m.
CSN-BAY
5/4
vs.Brewers
1:05p.m.
FOX
5/5
FRIDAY
BASEBALL
Menlo School at Sacred Heart Prep, Kings Acad-
emy at Crystal Springs, Hillsdale at El Camino,
Burlingame at Menlo-Atherton, Half Moon Bay at
Carlmont, Capuchino at Terra Nova, 4 p.m.
TRACKANDFIELD
PAL championships at Terra Nova, 4 p.m.
SOFTBALL
Menlo School at Mercy-Burlingame, 3:30 p.m.;
Menlo-Athertonvs.El CaminoatTerrabayField,Jef-
ferson at Mills,Woodside at San Mateo, South City
at Sequoia,Crystal Springs at Mid Peninsula,4 p.m.
SWIMMING
WBAL championships at Sacred Heart Prep,4 p.m.
SATURDAY
SWIMMING
PAL Bay Division championships, 1 p.m.
PAL Ocean Division championships, 1 p.m.
WHATS ON TAP
Seau suicide turns up focus on brain injuries
By Paul Newberry
Dave Duerson made it easy to
understand why he was ending his
tortured life.
Before the former Chicago Bears
star red a bullet into his chest last
year, he left word with his family to
have his brain examined for damage
he believed was caused by repeated
blows to the head from his hell-bent
style on the football eld.
Junior Seau was an even bigger
star in the NFL, and yet he ended his
life Wednesday in much the same
way as Duerson and former Atlanta
Falcons safety Ray Easterling: self-
inicted gunshot wounds.
Now friends wonder if the San
Diego icon hoped his death might
leave a greater legacy than any of his
amazing feats on the gridiron.
Former player Kyle Turley, who is
dealing with his own mental issues
and has already agreed to donate his
brain for research after his death, has
no doubt that Seau wanted to make
sure his brain could be studied for
the telltale signs of football-related
trauma. Thats why, Turley believes,
his friend shot himself in the chest
instead of the head.
Knowing Junior as I did, he was
a very strong kid, Turley told The
Associated Press in a telephone
interview.
Somewhere, the wires got
crossed and he unfortunately decid-
ed to end his life. But in his last
moment and I will without a
doubt believe this until the day I die
Junior Seau ended his life in a
valiant way.
Seaus death was ruled a suicide
by the San Diego County medical
examiners ofce after an autopsy
Thursday. Ofcials were awaiting a
decision by the family on whether to
turn over Seaus brain to unidenti-
ed outside researchers for study. A
more in-depth investigative report
could take up to 90 days.
Seau, 43, was one of the NFLs
most rugged players, a erce-hitting
linebacker selected for the Pro Bowl
a dozen years in a row. He played for
three teams over two decades, far
longer than the average football
career, before nally retiring for
good at age 40.
Three years later, he decided to
end his life. There were signs of
trouble away from the field: a
divorce, a domestic violence charge
involving his girlfriend, though he
was never formally charged.
Hours before the domestic vio-
lence arrest, his car plunged over a
100-foot cliff in what some speculat-
ed was an attempt to kill himself.
Seau survived with only minor
injuries and insisted that he had sim-
ply fallen asleep at the wheel.
Seau never indicated publicly he
was having trouble with life after the
NFL because of all those blows to
the head, and his family said he
seemed happy.
Thats a far cry from Easterling,
who died last month at age 62. He
suffered from dementia and led a
lawsuit led by a number of promi-
nent retired players, claiming the
league didnt do enough to deal with
concussion-related injuries.
Notably, Seau didnt join that law-
suit. Also, its not known if he want-
ed Boston University, which has
been conducting research into foot-
ball-related head trauma, to study his
brain for signs of chronic traumatic
encephalopathy (CTE), a progres-
sive degenerative disease that can be
caused by multiple concussions and
only detected after death.
The school said in a statement it
was saddened by the tragic death of
Junior Seau, but declined to discuss
his case without family approval.
Thomas Demetrio, an attorney for
the Duerson family, said it would be
pure speculation to say that Seau
had the same motivation for ending
his life as the former Bears safety.
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AUTO
2013 Escape: Fords compact SUV goes luxury
By Ann M. Job
With European-style handling, luxury
looks, surprising renement and new features
for 2013, Fords compact sport utility vehicle,
the Escape, doesnt seem like an Escape any-
more.
The familiar boxy shape is replaced by a
sleek, rich-looking exterior, and the Escapes
V-6, manual transmission and gasoline-elec-
tric hybrid model are gone.
Instead, every 2013 Escape comes with a
six-speed automatic and a choice of three,
gasoline-powered, four-cylinder engines.
Importantly, all three powerplants garner a
minimum 30-miles-per-gallon-on-the-high-
way fuel economy rating from the federal
government, and two of the three are tur-
bocharged and deliver at least 184 foot-
pounds of torque. In contrast, the only 2012
Escape with a fuel mileage rating of 30 mpg
or more on the window sticker was the Escape
Hybrid, which started at more than $30,000.
Starting manufacturers suggested retail
price, including destination charge, is $23,295
for a base, 2013 Escape S with 168-horse-
power, naturally aspirated four cylinder, auto-
matic transmission and front-wheel drive.
This base 2013 Escape is rated at 22/31
mpg in city/highway travel and includes air
conditioning and cloth seats, with Fords Sync
voice-activated entertainment system avail-
able as a $295 option.
Unfortunately, pricing goes up considerably
from the base model, and the test Escape with
four-wheel drive and top equipment and trim
level called Titanium, plus options, topping
out at more than $36,000.
2013 Ford Escape Titanium 4WD
BASE PRICE: $22,470 for S 2WD; $25,070 for
SE 2WD with 1.6-liter engine; $26,165 for SE
2WD with 2-liter engine;$26,820 for SE 4WD
with 1.6-liter engine; $27,870 for 2WD SEL
with 1.6-liter engine; $27,915 for SE 4WD
with 2-liter engine;$28,965 for 2WD SEL with
2-liter engine; $29,620 for SEL 4WD with 1.6-
liter engine;$30,715 for 4WD SEL with 2-liter
engine; $30,370 for 2WD Titanium; $32,120
for 4WD Titanium.
PRICE AS TESTED: $36,025.
TYPE: Front-engine, four-wheel-drive, ve-
passenger, compact sport utility vehicle.
ENGINE: 2-liter, double overhead cam,
EcoBoost, inline four cylinder.
MILEAGE:19 mpg (city),26 mpg (highway).
LENGTH: 178.1 inches.
WHEELBASE: 105.9 inches.
CURB WEIGHT: 3,592 pounds.
BUILT AT: Louisville, Ky.
OPTIONS: Parking technology package
$995;full leather-trimmed bucket seats $895;
Sony MyFord Touch with navigation $795;
Ruby Red exterior paint $395.
DESTINATION CHARGE: $825.
Behind the wheel
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In between the base Escape and the
top model are, thankfully, a number of
choices all with two rows of seats
providing seating for ve. The lowest
starting retail price for a 2013 Escape
with one of Fords peppier, turbocharged
engines is $25,895 for an SE with 178-
horsepower four cylinder, automatic
transmission, front-wheel drive and
mileage rating of 23/33 mpg.
The lowest starting retail price for a
four-wheel drive 2013 Escape is
$27,645, and this is with the 178-horse-
power, turbocharged four cylinder.
The Escape has many competitors,
including the top-selling Honda CR-V
with a starting MSRP, including destina-
tion charge, of $23,325 for a 2012 base
model with 185-horsepower four cylin-
der, five-speed automatic and front-
wheel drive.
ESCAPE
uncooperative with the staff at Napa State Hospital where he
was sent last year for treatment, according to a 90-day evalua-
tion referenced by prosecutor Melissa McKowan during a
hearing to determine if he can leave the locked facility and
receive outpatient care.
Ultimately, Judge Jack Grandsaert said he couldnt rule on
Ayres request without a written statement from the hospital
director and directed that another evaluation of his condition
be returned by July 25 which is nine months after his commit-
ment. Grandsaert also ordered that the report directly address
the possibility Ayres can be restored to competency for trial on
allegations he abused several young, male patients under the
guise of medical examinations. Ayres entered the hospital in
October and is required by law to spend at least six months in
the hospital after which a judge may consider transferring him
to a different facility or modifying his commitment order to
outpatient treatment. The defense has the burden of proving
Ayres can be adequately housed and treated outside the locked
hospital setting.
A frail-looking Ayres, who needed a walker to cross the
courtroom to the defense table, should not be held against his
will if there is no chance he can be restored to competency,
said defense attorney Jonathan McDougall.
In the grand scheme of this case ... there is no argument he
has dementia, McDougall said.
McKowan did not take aim at the diagnoses but said that
according to the hospitals treating staff he refuses to cooper-
ate and has the pointed intention not to be restored to compe-
tency.
McKowan further said, according to the report, Ayres numer-
ous times said he was intentionally not cooperating ... because
his lawyer told him not to. When Ayres was asked why he did-
nt just give the restoration treatment a try, McKowan said he
reportedly asked, Why? So I can go to prison?
McDougall said he was offended at the idea Ayres purpose-
ly went to Napa with the plan to avoid trial.
Its outrageous to suggest someone with dementia ... is in
someway delaying his return to competency, McDougall said.
Grandsaert ordered Ayres transported back to Napa and
agreed he didnt have to return for the July report back date if
McDougall feels it would be detrimental to his well-being.
Prosecutors efforts to convict Ayres has spanned more than
ve years. He was arrested in 2007 and tried in 2009 for
allegedly abusing six former male patients under the guise of
medical exams between 1988 and 1996 when they were 9 to 13
years old. The jury hung in varying amounts on every count
and his mental tness was called into question before he could
stand trial again. The jury deadlocked and the prosecution
agreed to allow Ayres hospitalization rather than launch anoth-
er trial.
Ayres practice included private clients and referrals from
both the juvenile justice system and school districts. He also
became known as president of the American Academy of Child
and Adolescent Psychiatry and for hosting the sex education
series Time of Your Life. Ayres received juvenile court refer-
rals up through 2004.
San Mateo police rst began looking at Ayres in 2002 after a
former patient accused him of molestation during the 1970s
when he was 13. After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the
statute of limitations nixed criminal prosecution, the victim
and Ayres reached a condential settlement in July 2005. In a
deposition for the lawsuit, Ayres reportedly admitted conduct-
ing physical exams of patients as part of his care.
AYRES
emails and letters and are constantly
responding to things in the community. It
takes a lot of staff resources, said City
Manager Bob Bell.
Yesterdays announcements, and the
actions the last few weeks, on the propos-
al are signicant because it shows a sea
change in ofcials thinking, said David
Lewis, executive director of nonprot
Save the Bay which has sounded the loud-
est opposition to the plan.
For the rst time, you see city ofcials
actually standing up for the general plan
and zoning designations. They should
have done that a long time ago, Lewis
said.
Bell said the city prefers to move away
from attention on Saltworks and instead
focus on other needs such as the develop-
ment of Depot Circle, the Stanford cam-
pus and downtown.
Bell said it is impossible to put a gure
on the money and man hours spent on the
project which, based on the now-defunct
50-50 plan called for a mix of housing,
retail and open space. The plan took years
of time leading up to its application sub-
mission three years ago but developer
DMB Associates then rebranded as
DMB Redwood City Saltworks said in
November it planned to revise and resub-
mit a plan. First, the city was told a new
plan would come in late winter, then
maybe spring, then summer, said Bell.
It seemed as if the company just didnt
know when it would resubmit the plan,
Bell said. However, yesterdays
announcement offers some amount of
clarity.
Last month, Councilwoman Rosanne
Foust suggested seeking an advisory vote
from the public on how the city should
move forward or if it even should. But the
ad hoc committee appointed by Mayor
Alicia Aguirre said such a vote wouldnt
be prudent to waste city resources on a
project for which a completed description
and application doesnt exist.
Another challenge is not knowing even
what to ask the public to vote on, Bell
said.
Theres no description so its kind of
hard to vote on something that doesnt
exist, Bell said.
Prior to DMBs withdrawal announce-
ment, Councilman Ian Bain, who has pub-
licly advocated for a vote, said he is open
to other options but that if the city does
want public opinion, a vote is a better
choice than a poll.
Bain said some have asked what has
changed in the time since the city began
its review of the application in other
words, why even make the denial?
Whats changed is that the developer
has put its proposal on hold, but has not
withdrawn it. In the meantime, this issue
has dominated public conversation and
has overshadowed everything else we are
doing as a city, Bain said.
The last three years, and many years
even before the applications submission,
have been lled with dueling ballot meas-
ures over the development, surveys, peti-
tions, claims Foust has conicted interests
as head of the county economic group
supporting the plan and ire by some that
the developer funds the environmental
review process. Even the Occupy move-
ment weighed in with a protest.
At the heart of the matter is a 1,436-acre
site of salt ponds which preservationists
want restored to tidal wetlands and that
the developer sees as the future site of
Peninsula housing.
The original proposal now shelved
called for reserving 50 percent of the
land as permanent open space, public
recreation and tidal marsh restoration and
develop the remaining half into housing,
schools, parks and retail and transit facili-
ties.
In November, the company said it
would re-submit a scaled-back plan based
on community feedback during the scop-
ing process. In yesterdays announcement,
Bruno re-emphasized it has been working
on a project providing for the restoration
of the majority of the site and restricts
development to property already reserved
for urban use in the citys general plan.
Dan Ponti, of Redwood City Neighbors
United, the group that formed specically
to keep an eye on this project, applauded
rst the ad hoc committees recommenda-
tion and later the DMB plan to withdraw.
I hope they dont submit another
development proposal. Its not a place to
put housing and people no matter how
they scale it, Ponti said.
Lewis hopes the City Council Monday
night emphasizes it does not want devel-
opment on the site and said DMBs plan to
someday return shows it is out of touch
with the public outcry.
I think theyre still not hearing it, he
said. They just dont get it.
The Redwood City Council meets 7 p.m.
Monday, May 7 at City Hall, 1017
Middleeld Road, Redwood City.
PROJECT
By Christy Lemire
The hype has been building for
years and it couldnt possibly be
more deafening at this point.
After a series of summer block-
busters that individually intro-
duced Iron Man, The Incredible
Hulk, Thor and Captain
America, all these characters
come together alongside several
other friends and foes in
Marvels The Avengers.
And with director and co-
writer Joss Whedon, they could-
nt be in better hands. Hes
pulled off the tricky feat of jug-
gling a large ensemble cast and
giving everyone a chance to
shine, of balancing splashy set
pieces with substantive ideology.
Stuff gets blowed up real good in
beautifully detailed 3-D in The
Avengers the area in and
around Grand Central Terminal,
for example, gets obliterated
beyond recognition in an
exhausting, climactic battle
but the lm as a whole is never a
mess from a narrative perspec-
tive.
Whedon keeps a tight rein on
some potentially unwieldy mate-
rial, and the result is a lm that
simultaneously should please
purists (one of which he is) as
well as those who arent neces-
sarily comic-book acionados.
He also stays true to the charac-
ters while establishing a tone
thats very much his own. As he
did with the recent horror hit
The Cabin in the Woods,
which he co-wrote and pro-
duced, Whedon has come up
with a script thats cheeky and
breezy, full of witty banter and
sly pop-culture shout-outs as
well as self-referential humor,
one that moves with an infec-
tious energy that (almost) makes
you lose track of its two-and-a-
Avengers lives up to the hype
Iron Man
shows team spirit
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Thor is omnipresent
See page 21
Agent Coulsons five
favorite sci-fi films
See page 22
Inside
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Downey shows teamspirit in Avengers
By David Germain
LOS ANGELES Billionaire genius Tony
Stark had to learn to play well with others in The
Avengers after two Iron Man lms where he
was the main attraction.
So did Robert Downey Jr., though his path to
superhero team player came without the sticuffs
and rivalries that Stark stumbles into with his fel-
low Avengers, who beat up on one another a bit
before they gure out how to work as a group.
Downeys had a long time to get ready for some-
thing beyond his close-up in the solo outings as
Stark, the Marvel Comics superhero in a metal
suit. The idea that Downey would become part of
an ensemble of heroes was teased at the end of the
rst Iron Man, with Avengers producer and
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige steering such
follow-ups as Thor and Captain America: The
First Avenger toward that aim.
I had ve years to prepare myself, because
Kevin Feige and the Marvel team had been saying
that it was kind of heading toward this, Downey
said.
Opening in the United States on May 4 and a
week earlier in some overseas markets, The
Avengers casts Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury,
head of peacekeeping agency S.H.I.E.L.D., which
rounds up a dream team of good guys (Downeys
Iron Man, Scarlett Johanssons Black Widow,
Chris Hemsworths Thor, Chris Evans Captain
America, Mark Ruffalos Incredible Hulk and
Jeremy Renners Hawkeye) to battle Thors evil
brother (Tom Hiddleston), who plots to
subjugate humanity.
While its an all-star cast, Downeys
the mega-star. But unlike the diva
moments among Stark and some of the
other alpha dogs of the Avengers,
there was no big-footing among the
performers, according to the actors
and director Joss Whedon.
Adjusting to ensemble life simply
continued the path on which Stark
and his healthy ego have been all
along, Downey said.
Personally, the Iron Man series so far
has always been about making space for
others and collaborating, Downey said.
Its Tonys quote-unquote story, but its
always about all the folks we get
around him who are kind of what make
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Hemsworth is omnipresent on screen
By David Germain
LOS ANGELES Chris
Hemsworths real superpower
seems to be that hes every-
where at once.
The star of last summers
superhero hit Thor reprises
his role as the Norse god of
thunder in The Avengers,
which has begun rolling out in
theaters worldwide and in U.S.
cinemas May 4, just weeks
after his horror tale The
Cabin in the Woods.
On June 1, Hemsworth will
be back opposite Twilight
star Kristen Stewart in the
fairy-tale makeover Snow
White and the Huntsman,
and late this year, he co-
stars in a remake of
the action flick
Red Dawn.
Me a n t i me ,
hes preparing to
shoot Thor 2,
due out next year,
after he wraps pro-
duction on Ron Howards race-
car drama Rush.
It sounds like a superhuman
workload worthy of Thors
godly lineage, but Cabin in
the Woods and Red Dawn
are leftovers from before
Hemsworth shot to stardom
when he was cast as the Marvel
Comics hero. The two releases
were delayed for years because
of MGMs bankruptcy, leaving
the 28-year-old Australian
actor a little edgy about how
those older performances of his
will play with audiences.
Selshly, I look back each
week and think, oh, jeez, I
knew nothing last week and
now I get it. So to go back three
years, I sort of cringe at the
thought of what I did then as
opposed to now, Hemsworth
said. So thats sort of nerve-
racking to think that Ive
learned more than whats going
to be shown on the screen.
But you have no control over
that. Thats the nature of the
business. Im proud of all of
those lms and had a great time
making them, and they all kind
of are pieces of the puzzle that
got me to where I am now.
Where hes at is an enviable
place among young actors. The
middle brother of actors Luke
and Liam Hemsworth, hes at
the center of the big-screen
mania for comic-book super-
heroes and has quickly
branched into a nice range of
other roles.
In Rush, Hemsworth plays
British Formula One driver
James Hunt. In Snow White,
hes the huntsman of the title, a
rough wreck of a man who
starts out as the fairy-tale
princess would-be assassin but
ends up her ally, training her to
take on a wicked queen
(Charlize Theron).
Hemsworth hesitated about
the huntsman role at first,
thinking the fantasy trappings
might be too similar to Thor.
Then I looked at the charac-
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ter and read the script and thought, OK, I
havent seen this version of it before. Hes a
drunk and a mess. Hes an open wound, and
I thought, OK, this is a different entry
point, Hemsworth said. Its kind of Lord
of the Rings on steroids. When I saw a cut
of it recently, I was just blown away.
In The Avengers, Thors evil brother
Loki (Tom Hiddleston) schemes to turn
alien invaders loose on Earth. So Thor
teams with Robert Downey Jr.s Iron Man,
Mark Ruffalos Incredible Hulk, Chris
Evans Captain America, Scarlett
Johanssons Black Widow and Jeremy
Renners Hawkeye to bring Loki down.
Thats a lot of superhero ego in one room,
most of the characters used to having things
their way rather than working as a unit.
They all come into the film with a great
amount of strength, but then soon realize
that none of their strength is as powerful as
it can be unless they work together,
Hemsworth said. Its a bit of a message
that working together is far more powerful
than any individual cause anyone could
have.
To hear the cast and Avengers director
Joss Whedon tell it, the same thing hap-
pened with the actors.
Id like to tell you some great story about
someone being a diva or something, but
everyone was pretty well-behaved,
Hemsworth said. We kept each other in
check.
THOR
him interesting or give him someone or some-
thing to ght.
Stitching together so many characters and
story-lines could have turned into herding
cats, but the communal structure meant no
single actor had to carry the action all of the
time.
Everyone took turns at center stage, and
each got to take welcome breathers during the
long shoot, Downey said.
It was like a complicated pregnancy,
Downey said. What was fun, this bit of
WWE superhero tag-team wrestling, is where
Hemsworths all beat up and hes been shoot-
ing nights, and my characters got the helmet
closed, so Im not there. Then hes ying
home to be with the missus, and Im coming
in to do a bunch of scenes with Ruffalo. I
think everybody really bought into the spirit
of the thing.
Downey, 47, is preparing to shoot Iron
Man 3, which is due in theaters in May 2013.
The lm reunites Downey with his Kiss Kiss
Bang Bang director Shane Black.
He wont disclose details, but Downey said
the next installment is a sort of storytelling
thats really in Shanes wheelhouse, which is
it doesnt need to be quite as linear, and Tony
denitely is brought out of his comfort zone.
So theres a lot of travel in this.
A third Sherlock Holmes movie also is in
the works, with Downeys great detective
expected to travel to North America this time.
Amid his two lm franchises, Downeys
busy with a newborn son with his wife, pro-
ducer Susan Downey, with whom he has
formed a lm production company.
Its uncertain whether Downey will be back
as Stark after Iron Man 3, either in another
solo lm or a second Avengers tale. With his
fourth Marvel ick getting under way, though,
Downey said he feels he has a vested interest
in the superhero business.
Its dumb not to be open to possibilities,
you know? Downey said. I kind of almost
feel like a shareholder in the company, even
sometimes more than an actor in the movies.
DOWNEY
half-hour running time.
The back-and-forth between Robert
Downey Jr.s glib Iron Man and Chris Evans
old-school Captain America is electric, while
Downeys more low-key, philosophical
exchanges with Mark Ruffalos Hulk help
give the lm some intellectual heft. Actually,
Downey damn near runs away with this whole
thing, a tough feat to pull off in a cast full of
personalities who are literally larger than life;
it just goes to show once again how irre-
sistibly charismatic he can be with the right
kind of writing.
But the lms vibe is never smug or off-put-
ting; these are still comic book heroes full of
all the torment and introspection youd
expect. And for a movie thats violent as hell,
The Avengers ends up being an earnest plea
for peace. As in the best of its predecessors,
the original Iron Man from 2008, its a
reminder that a summer blockbuster can be
glossy and entertaining but still have meatier
matters on its mind.
And we havent even gotten to the plot yet:
Its your basic bad-guy-wants-to-take-over-
the-world kinda thing. But even Whedon
seems to recognize what a hackneyed premise
that is, so he has a little fun with it.
The preening, effete Loki (Tom
Hiddleston), the bitter brother of hunky
demigod Thor (Chris Hemsworth), descends
to Earth from Asgard, which still has a dis-
tinctly 70s cheesiness about its twinkly sci-
aesthetic. Once here, he steals the Tesseract,
the cosmic blue cube that gives its bearer
unlimited power, or some such.
The no-nonsense Nick Fury (Samuel L.
Jackson), the head of S.H.I.E.L.D. which
had been entrusted with the safety of said
cube springs into action to reacquire it by
assembling a dream team of superheroes and
other sundry bad-asses with specialized skills.
Nick gets help in this endeavor from his right-
hand man, Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg, once
again bringing some welcome deadpan humor
to this outlandish scenario).
Besides Iron Man, Thor and Captain
America, The Hulks services are needed
because the Tesseract exudes a radiation that
will help track it, and The Hulk despite
the threat of his gigantic, green volatility
knows a little something about gamma rays.
(Ruffalo, stepping into the Bruce Banner
role that Eric Bana and Edward Norton
played previously in the past decade, brings
a sense of wry bemusement and appealing
self-deprecation to this dangerous and mis-
understood character.) Theres also master
assassin Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and
super spy Black Widow (Scarlett
Johansson).
But because these are superheroes with
super powers, they also have super egos. And
so a great deal of time is spent having them
talk a lot of trash and square off against one
another to prove whos toughest. Theres Iron
Man vs. Thor, Thor vs. The Hulk, Hawkeye
vs. Black Widow and so on. While they might
seem like ller, these showdowns allow each
character to have his or her time in the spot-
light, and they do build genuine tension. They
also happen to represent the adolescent fan-
tasies of every geek in the audience. So in the-
ory, everyones happy.
Eventually they will all have to come
together for one epic battle against their
shared enemy in Midtown Manhattan, home
of Iron Man Tony Starks latest dazzling
architectural creation, his eponymous high-
rise, and a cool place in general to stage mas-
sive movie destruction. Much of the gadgetry
is cleverly detailed, as youd expect Tony
Stark has devised stunningly efcient ways to
get his metal suit on and off but The
Avengers is at its strongest in its quieter, sim-
pler moments when people are actually
talking to each other.
The dialogue sparkles as brightly as the spe-
cial effects; these people may be wearing
ridiculous costumes but theyre well eshed-
out underneath. And so in every regard, this
movie truly fullls its hype.
Marvels The Avengers, a Walt Disney
Pictures and Paramount Pictures release, is
rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-
violence and action throughout and a mild
drug reference. Running time: 143 minutes.
Three and a half stars out of four.
AVENGERS
By Christy Lemire
LOS ANGELES Theres a little movie
called The Avengers coming out this week-
end. You might have heard something about it.
Among its impressive ensemble cast is
Clark Gregg, returning from previous Marvel
movies as Agent Coulson, Nick Furys no-
nonsense, right-hand man at S.H.I.E.L.D. In
all his copious free time this week, Gregg was
kind enough to choose his ve favorite science
ction lms.
Here they are in his own thoughtful words,
with the last being most favorite. Hes got
good taste:
Another Earth (2011): I saw this at
Sundance in 2011 and was completely mes-
merized by its low-budget, idea-driven prem-
ise, which, like the best sci-, uses an alterna-
tive, near-future reality to provide a unique
perspective on who we are now. Mike Cahills
powerful direction of a clever, haunting script
by the movies beautiful, unknown lead, Brit
Marling, along with an emotional but
restrained performance by William Mapother,
make this a deeply resonant lm about grief
and redemption.
Alien (1979): This belongs at the top of
about ve different lists, including best thriller
and best horror lm, as well. Ridley Scott did
so many things right here from the grimy,
lived-in world of the Nostromo mixed with
H.R. Gigers eerily seductive design to the per-
fect cast and Sigourney Weavers bad-ass per-
formance. I also love the way Scott keeps the
alien unseen for so much of the gut-churning
build up, then delivers one of the most terrify-
ing creatures ever seen on screen. I still cant
watch this one after about 8 p.m.
The Matrix (1999): The ultimate pop-
corn movie. I accompanied a friend to the pre-
miere with no idea what I was walking into
and had about as much fun as Ive ever had in
a movie theater. Spectacular, mind-bending
premise which provides the seductive setting
for a story delivered with style and precision
and more shell casings than all the Rambo
movies combined. The sequels never quite
lived up to this promise, but I cant hold that
against this perfect piece of wired-action pie.
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968): Stanley
Kubrick at his visionary nest. My dad took
me to see this when I was about 9 and I was
changed forever. Kubricks visceral and pre-
scient take on such themes as articial intelli-
gence, extraterrestrials and their role in human
evolution was adapted with novelist Arthur C.
Clarke from one of his short stories. From the
astonishing rst act at the dawn of man to the
hallucinatory, largely non-verbal climax, the
lm takes more risks than any 10 studio lms
made today. I watch it over and over and
always experience something different.
Blade Runner (1982): Holy crap, I love
this movie. Ive seen it countless times in all
its incarnations, read Phillip K. Dicks Do
Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? on which
its loosely based and never ip past it on
cable. I love the futuristic neo-noir tone, the
moody Vangelis score and the pitch-perfect
performances by the entire cast, especially
Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Daryl Hannah
and, above all, the
young, Brando-
esque Rutger
Hauer. His turn
as the murder-
ous replicant
Roy Batty on
a desperate,
all-too-human
quest to prolong
his artificially
shortened life in
a rain-soaked,
post-apocalyptic,
21st century Los
Angeles always
breaks my heart. There
may be a few logic
issues here and there,
but the whole thing is
so damn sexy that
you dont even
care.
Clark Greggs five favorite sci-fi movies
WEEKEND JOURNAL 23
FRIDAY, MAY 4
Free First Fridays. San Mateo County
History Museum, 2200 Broadway,
Redwood City. Explore the entire
museum, enjoy story time and
embark on a guided history tour. Free.
For more information call 299-0104.
Cinco de Mayo Party:
Entertainment and Dancing with
Jaime Martines. San Bruno Senior
Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Road.
Chicken enchilada lunch at noon.
Tickets available at the front desk. For
more information call 616-7150.
Piped Piper Players Once Upon a
Mattress. 2 p.m. Bayside Performing
Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San
Mateo. $16 for adults, $12 for seniors
and children under 17. Group
discounts available. For more
information and for tickets visit
piedpiperplayers.org.
PhotographyExhibit. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Municipal Services Building, 33 Arroyo
Drive, South San Francisco. Come
enjoy an exhibit filled with
landscapes, animals, people and
nature. Free. For more information call
829-3800.
Because Art Matters. 6 p.m. to 10
p.m. Oceana High School, 401 Paloma
Ave., Pacica. An annual, student-run
art festival that shares with the
community the importance of art.
One of featured performances will be
a display of a sand art performance
through the evening. Belly dancing
and Slam performances will also be
shown. For more information email
becauseartmatters12@gmail.com.
Beatles vs. Stones A Musical
Shoot Out. 7:30 p.m. Fox Theatre
Redwood City, 2223 Broadway,
Redwood City. Legendary bands the
Beatles and the Rolling Stones will
engage in an on-stage mash-up duel,
featuring internationally renowned
tribute bands Abbey Road and
Jumping Jack Flash. Doors open at 7
p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. $17 general
admission, $30 limited reserved
seating first four rows of lower
balcony. For more information email
jennifer@dancingcat.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 5
Volunteer Orientation. 9 a.m. Center
for Compassion, 1450 Rollins Road,
Burlingame. For more information call
340-7022 ext. 328.
Photography Exhibit. 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Municipal Services Building, 33
Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco.
Come enjoy an exhibit filled with
landscapes, animals, people and
nature. Free. For more information call
829-3800.
EighthAnnual Vintage Vehicles and
Family Festival. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Museum of American Heritage, 351
Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Rare, vintage
cars and motorcycles will be on
display for the public to enjoy. To
round out the celebrations, The
Museum of American Heritage will be
hosting an open house featuring
meccano models, hands-on science
demonstrations and other family
friendly activities. Free. For more
information call 321-1004.
Ninth Annual Pacific Islands
Festival. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Leo Ryan
Park Amphitheater, East Hillsdale
Boulevard, Foster City.The celebration
will include performances, crafts,
canoe rides, food and decorative
designs (tatau) from different island
groups. Food and drinks available for
purchase. Admission is free. For more
The NewFace of Bioterrorism. 10:30
a.m. Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda
de las Pulgas, Belmont. Dr. Steven
Block will review the growing threat
of bioterrorism enabled by modern
advances in molecular biology,
medicine and biotechnology. For
more information contact
conrad@smcl.org.
Insider tips on college planning. 11
a.m. San Mateo Public Library, Laurel
Room, 55 W. Third Ave., San Mateo.
Financial aid, cost questions and more
will be discussed at the workshop.
Free. For more information and
reservations call 568-8389.
Coastside Art Weekend. 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. The Colony of Coastside Artists
Open Studios will showcase the
works of more than 35 artists at nine
studios from Montara to Half Moon
Bay, along with free art
demonstrations. Free. For more
information visit
colonyofcoastsideartists.com.
College of San Mateo Asian Pacic
American Film Festival. 1 p.m.
Campus Main Theater, College of San
Mateo, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San
Mateo. Free admission and parking.
Suggested donation $5. For more
information visit
collegeofsanmateo.edu.
Piped Piper Players Once Upon a
Mattress. 2 p.m. Bayside Performing
Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San
Mateo. $16 for adults, $12 for seniors
and children under 17. Group
discounts available. For more
information and for tickets visit
piedpiperplayers.org.
AfricanViolet Show and Sale. 2 p.m.
to 5 p.m. San Mateo Garden Center,
605 Parkside Way, San Mateo. San
Mateo County African Violet
Association will hold its annual show
and sale. Prize African violets will be
on display. A workshop about care
and repotting African violets will be
held at 3 p.m. Free admission. For
more information email
toryhartmann@hotmail.com.
Peninsula Musical Arts Association
presents: Spring Choral Concerts. 3
p.m. Transfiguration Church, 3900
Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo.
Foster City Community Chorus and
Heart and Soul will perform. $20. For
tickets and for more information call
513-5522 or visit
peninsulamusicalarts.org.
College of San Mateo Asian Pacic
American Film Festival Evening
Program. 7 p.m. Campus Main
Theater, College of San Mateo, 1700
W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. Free
admission and parking. Suggested
donation $5. For more information
visit collegeofsanmateo.edu.
International Latin Jive Dance
Class. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Boogie Woogie
Ballroom, 551 Foster City Boulevard,
Foster City. Drop-in cost is $16. For
more information visit
www.boogiewoogieballroom.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 6
Coastside Art Weekend. 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. The Colony of Coastside Artists
Open Studios will showcase the
works of more than 35 artists at nine
studios from Montara to Half Moon
Bay, along with free art
demonstrations. Free. For more
information visit
colonyofcoastsideartists.com.
McKinley Institute of Technology
Car Show. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 400 Duane
St., Redwood City. $20. For more
Streets Alive! Parks Alive! 11 a.m. to
2 p.m. Laurelwood Park, 3471
Glendora Drive, San Mateo. San Mateo
is encouraging people to get out and
be active. Come participate in exhibits
and outdoor games and crafts, hike
Sugarloaf Mountain and experience
the plant and wildlife native to the
California outdoors. Free.
Plant Propagation Made Easy. 1
p.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Learn different
ways of producing plants for the
garden. For more information contact
info@snamanteoarboretum.org.
First Sunday Line Dance with Tina
Beara and JeanetteFeinberg. 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m. San Bruno Senior Center,
1555 Crystal Springs Road. $5. For
more information call 616-7150.
Crestmont Conservatory of Music
Recitals. 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4:30
p.m. The rst recital will feature piano
and viola performances. The second
recital will feature piano
performances. The final recital will
feature piano and guitar
preformances. For more information
call 574-4633.
Old Woodside Store Day. Noon to 4
p.m.Woodside Store, 3300 Tripp Road,
Woodside. The San Mateo County
Historical Association invites the
public to a free day at the historic
Woodside Store.The volunteer docent
group, the Woodside Storekeepers,
will greet the public and invite visitors
to experience life in the 1880s. Free.
For more information call 299-0104
or visit historysmc.org.
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drawn to the local, healthy food the new
market provided.
What started as a monthly market with
18 booths is now a weekly event with
about 45 booths at the peak of the sea-
son. Five years ago, Tormey also started
a Wednesday farmers market in
Pacica.
And now, starting her 10th year in
Half Moon Bay, Tormey feels condent
that she and the farmers have built some-
thing that will last beyond her tenure as
market manager.
I think its because people have made
really solid relationships with the farm-
ing community in their own communi-
ty, said Tormey, who has required that
farmers staff their own booths. Farmers
have to be at the market. They have to
because we are so relatively close.
Two or three of us [farmers] could
actually ride bikes to our market, said
Farmer John Muller, who sells at both
Coastside Farmers Markets with his
wife Eda Muller.
Were very happy with our markets,
said Farmer John, who has been selling
produce at both markets since their
beginnings.
We do just the two with Erin, he
said, adding that he appreciates
Tormeys strict denition of what consti-
tutes a market.
A distinct vision
This year, there are 729 certied farm-
ers markets in California, said Tormey.
When the Coastside Farmers Market
started, there were less than 200 farm-
ers markets in the state.
Despite the ood of farmers markets,
the Coastside Farmers Market is still
leading edge. This year, the market in
Half Moon Bay got second place in the
ABC-7 Bay Area A-List for best farm-
ers market, below only the Ferry Plaza
Farmers Market in San Francisco.
Tormey was surprised and honored by
the recognition. As to what distinguishes
the Coastside Farmers Market in Half
Moon Bay, she said its the strict vision
of the market.
To maintain a very local, produce-ori-
ented, community market, Tormey
allows only a small ratio of craft booths:
one non-food booth for every 10 food
booths. Non-food booths must be from
the immediate community.
Our strong feeling is that [crafts] are
for artisan fairs, but thats not what were
about, she said.
There are about 10 prepared food
booths, relatively few compared to many
other farmers markets.
We dont want to become a giant out-
door bake shop, she said.
Aside from a few fruit and nut growers
who provide foods that cannot be grown
on the coast, most farmers are from the
immediate coastal area.
Quite a few have chosen to just do
markets serving their community, said
Tormey.
Early Bird Ranch
Early Bird Ranch farmers Kevin and
Shae Lynn Watt plan to sell their pas-
tured pork, chicken, duck and rabbit
mainly at nearby farmers markets. This
Saturday, they will be selling duck and
chicken from their 20-acre ranch in
Pescadero.
This will be the rst full season that
Early Bird Ranch will be at the
Coastside Farmers Market. Because
there are many regulations associated
with selling meat that has been
processed on-site, it is more challenging
for them to become sellers at farmers
markets.
But I think it will be worth it, said
Shae Lynn Watt.
The success that other farmers have
had with the market makes her condent
it will be a good experience. In the two
weeks she worked last year, she noticed
the loyalty customers have to particular
farmers.
A culture of sharing
Farmer John said it has taken years to
build a following and to determine how
much product to bring to market.
We dont have cases and cases of
product, he said. We dont over-sup-
ply.
Farmer John would love to be on the
tractor on Saturday mornings, but his
customers really want him there. He and
Eda are looking forward to seeing old
friends this season. Well be catching
up and sometimes we need to ask people
to move out of our space, he laughed.
Our customers really become our
friends.
He is looking forward to the summer
festivities including graduations and the
fourth of July.
We will be selling red, white and blue
potatoes for the Fourth of July, he said.
Along with his customers, Farmer
John said he has developed bonds with
his fellow farmers. They will often trade
food with each other, sometimes leaving
the market with as much food as they
came with.
Its a very nurturing market, said
Farmer John. Its about all of us. We
share.
At the Pacica market, Eda can be
seen giving young mothers recipes, said
Farmer John.
We share recipes, we share tears and
emotions, he said, explaining that pub-
lic health issues are emotional.
Making a difference
Many seniors and low-income people
on the coast are struggling, said Tormey,
echoing Farmer Johns passions for food
security. With the support of the county,
this will be the rst year they will be
accepting food stamps at the coastside
markets.
There is a high eligibility rate yet low
enrollment in food programs in the
county, said Tormey. There will also be a
pilot project to enroll people in a food
assistance program at the market this
year.
Every year, we are more aware of the
real crises in terms of health, environ-
ment and agriculture, she said.
Nobody can do everything, but you can
do something. And for some people, that
one thing is going to a farmers market.
Tormey is looking forward to seeing
Supervisor Don Horsley ring the rst
opening bell this Saturday morning.
And, of course, the food.
Im looking forward to Arielles
strawberries, really, she said of Arielle
Love of FlyGirl Farms.
The Coastside farmers markets are at
Shoreline Station in Half Moon Bay
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and
Rockaway Beach in Pacifica,
Wednesdays 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For
directions visit coastsidefarmersmar-
ket.org.
MARKETS
Settles, with Immigration and Customs
Enforcement. Several federal, state and
local agencies were involved in yester-
days joint operation. In all, 19 people
were named in an April 24 indictment
unsealed yesterday that alleges a racket-
eering conspiracy to commit violent
crimes, including murder. Five of the
suspects were already in custody.
The four who face the death penalty
are Joseph Ortiz, aka Little Vicious,
22, from South San Francisco; Victor
Flores, aka Little Creeper, 20, of
Petaluma; Justin Whipple, aka Teddy,
19, of San Bruno; and Benjamin
Campos-Gonzalez, aka BG, 21, of San
Mateo, according to the U.S.
Department of Justice.
They are suspected of gunning down
Omar Cortez, 18, Gonzalo Avalos, 19,
and Hector Flores, 20, in South San
Franciscos Old Town neighborhood
Dec. 22, 2010.
Ortiz is also charged with attempted
murder charges related to a Dec. 18,
2010 shooting in Daly City, according to
the Department of Justice.
Suspects were also arrested in
Pacifica, Hayward, Millbrae, San
Francisco and Daly City, according to
the Department of Justice. Various agen-
cies spent 18 months investigating the
two gangs, which work together in crim-
inal enterprises, according to the
Department of Justice.
Knowing arrests have been made will
hopefully start to bring a sense of clo-
sure for the families and the entire com-
munity, South San Francisco Mayor
Rich Garbarino said at an afternoon
press conference.
The 500 Block/C Street Gang is a
Norteo gang that warred not only with
Sureo gangs but also with rival Norteo
gangs, according to the Department of
Justice.
Others arrested yesterday were
Michael Ortiz Jr., aka Vicious, 25, of
San Bruno; Michael Ortiz Sr., aka
Blackie, 48, of San Bruno; Armando
Acosta, aka Savage, 27, of Pacica;
Giovanni Rimando Ascencio, aka Gio,
22, of South San Francisco; Raymond
Hembry, aka Tear Drop, 33, of South
San Francisco; James Hembry, aka
Pimpy, 31, of Daly City; Richard
Martinez, aka Maniac, 25, of
Hayward; Rodrigo Aguayo, aka Ayo,
23, of San Mateo; Gregario Guzman,
aka Rhino, 38, of San Mateo; Mario
Bergren, aka Fat Boy, 23, of South San
Francisco; Andrew Bryant, aka Andy,
29, of Daly City; and Peter Davis, aka
P-Nasty, 26, of San Francisco. They
are charged with racketeering conspira-
cy; conspiracy to commit murder in aid
of racketeering; and conspiracy to com-
mit assault with a dangerous weapon in
aid of racketeering, arising from their
participation in the racketeering enter-
prise alleged at the 500 Block/C Street
Gang, according to the Department of
Justice.
Three other defendants, Louis
Rodriguez, 30, of Millbrae; Tanya
Rodriguez, aka La China, 45, of San
Bruno; and Betty Ortiz, 49, of San
Bruno, are charged with being acces-
sories after the fact to the Dec. 22, 2010
murders, according to the Department of
Justice.
Most of the defendants are expected to
be in federal court today. Many of the
suspects are facing life sentences. The
lightest sentence for any defendant is 40
years.
The charges ... are a result of the tire-
less efforts of several law enforcement
agencies who are working together to
keep the community safe, Haag said.
For the victims and their families, there
is nothing we can do to erase their pain
and sorrow. I hope, however, that these
charges begin to provide some closure
for them.
The three ofcers injured in Petaluma
were praised for their efforts to bring
down the gang.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the
three Homeland Security investigation
agents who were injured during the
operation. My ofce is proud to be asso-
ciated with professionals who put their
lives on the line to protect others. We
will continue to work with our partners
to help bring to justice those who terror-
ize their communities with violence and
fear, Haag said.
ARRESTS
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You might not show any
signs of getting a move on, but once you get involved
in something you like, youll be dedicated to the
cause until the job is fnished.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Try not to take yourself
or any unimportant developments too seriously. In-
stead, if you make a game out of things, youll enjoy
the day far more.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- One of the best ways
to resolve a family issue is to give everyone enough
time to sleep on it before trying to fnd a solution. It
could help keep everyones ego in check.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Think frst in order to phrase
your remarks or comments in a non-combative man-
ner. If you get careless, theres a chance you might
say something offensive without thinking.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Of course its important
to look out for your own interests, but not at the
expense of being indifferent to everybody elses. By
being shortsighted, you may gain now but lose later.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you want to be suc-
cessful, dont ease up on your work if you cant cut
the mustard on your frst try. It looks like it might
require a second or even third attempt to get some-
thing complicated done.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Someone might delib-
erately give you some confdential information as a
test to see if you would reveal it to others. I hope you
pass with fying colors.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Any hope or
expectation based on a realistic premise has an
excellent possibility of being realized today, mostly
because youve taken off your rose-colored glasses.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Although competi-
tion might be a bit tougher than usual, youll be up to
the challenge. It isnt likely that youll do any whining
at the fst sign of a struggle.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- What keeps you men-
tally relaxed is having faith in the fact that theres
always a solution to every problem. As long as you
keep a cool head, youll fnd the answers easily.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Outside factors may
cause a great deal of change, but even though
the turmoil might upset others, your versatility will
handle it well.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Theres always a
chance that those with whom youre involved
might lack your vision when it comes to making an
important judgment call. Get involved in the decision-
making process.
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37 Hibernate
38 Rang out
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42 Pants problem
43 Track wager
44 Up and about
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53 Timber wolf
54 Make tracks
55 Sandwich cookie
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203 Public Notices
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #249823
The following persons are doing busi-
ness as: Business Research and Ab-
stract Services, 1017 El Camino Real,
#287, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 is
hereby registered by the following own-
ers: William Paterson and Jennifer Col-
by, same address. The business is con-
ducted by a General Partnership. The
registrants commenced to transact busi-
ness under the FBN on
/s/ William C. Paterson /
This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk on 04/05/2012. (Pub-
lished in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
04/13/12, 04/20/12, 04/27/12, 05/04/12).
203 Public Notices
STATEMENT #249940
The following person is doing business
as: Beauty Salon, 136 B St., SAN MA-
TEO, CA 94401 is hereby registered by
the following owner: Yolanda Castaneda,
220 Cypress Ave., #134, South San
Francisco, CA 94080. The business is
conducted by an Individual. The regis-
trants commenced to transact business
under the FBN on
/s/ Yolanda Castaneda /
04/13/12, 04/20/12, 04/27/12, 05/04/12).
STATEMENT #249946
The following persons are doing busi-
ness as: Airport Auto Tech, 899 Airport
Blvd., SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
94080 is hereby registered by the follow-
ing owners: Mar Cho Khin, 159 Shipley
Ave, Daly City, CA 94015, and Lily Chow
Ho, 14912 Riverdale St., San Leandro,
CA 94578. The business is conducted by
a General Partnership. The registrants
commenced to transact business under
the FBN on
/s/ Mar Cho Khin /
04/13/12, 04/20/12, 04/27/12, 05/04/12).
STATEMENT #249998
as: 1.TDA, 2.TDA Investment Group,
2025 Pioneer Court, San Mateo, CA
ing owner: TDA, Inc., CA. The business
is conducted by a Corporation. The reg-
istrants commenced to transact business
under the FBN on 05/14/2007.
/s/ Kathryn Mareschi /
04/20/12, 04/27/12, 05/04/12, 05/11/12).
STATEMENT #250028
as: Atari Limousine Service, 3901
Geddes Ct., South San Francisco, CA
ing owner: Rana Adeb Abdelhalim, same
address. The business is conducted by
an Individual. The registrants com-
menced to transact business under the
FBN on
/s/ Rana Adeb Abdelhalim /
04/20/12, 04/27/12, 05/04/12, 05/11/12).
203 Public Notices
STATEMENT #249755
as: Front Page Advertising, 803 N. Hum-
boldt St. #208, SAN MATEO, CA 94401
is hereby registered by the following
owner: Bret Hildebrand, same address.
The business is conducted by an Individ-
ual. The registrants commenced to trans-
act business under the FBN on
04/01/2012.
/s/ Bret Hildebrand /
04/20/12, 04/27/12, 05/04/12, 05/11/12).
STATEMENT #250017
as: 1) La Salsa, 2) La Salsa Fresh Mexi-
can Grill, 1230 El Camino Real, Ste Q,
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066 is hereby regis-
tered by the following owner: SBI Enter-
prise, LLC, CA. The business is conduct-
ed by a Limited Liability Company. The
ness under the FBN on
/s/ Bimal Siyan /
04/20/12, 04/27/12, 05/04/12, 05/11/12).
STATEMENT #249700
as: Bay Area Metals, 154 S. Spruce
Ave., SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
ing owner: Sahag Makdessian, 848 Up-
ton Way, San Jose, CA 95136. The busi-
ness is conducted by an Individual. The
ness under the FBN on N/A.
/s/ Sahag Makdessian /
04/27/12, 05/04/12, 05/11/12, 05/18/12).
STATEMENT #250086
as: Aurora Daycare, 1858 Royal Ave,
SAN MATEO, CA 94401 is hereby regis-
tered by the following owner: Aurora
Daycare, CA. The business is conducted
by a Corporation. The registrants com-
menced to transact business under the
FBN on .
/s/ Aurora Sanchez /
04/27/12, 05/04/12, 05/11/12, 05/18/12).
STATEMENT #249757
as: 1) Corvus 2) Corvus Janitorial Sys-
tems, 31 Airport Blvd., Suite H, SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080 is hereby
registered by the following owner: Cor-
vus of California, LLC, CA. The business
is conducted by a Limited Liability Com-
pany. The registrants commenced to
transact business under the FBN on
06/02/2009.
/s/ John Gribbin /
04/27/12, 05/04/12, 05/11/12, 05/18/12).
STATEMENT #249945
as: Go Faster Racing, 71 Northam Ave.,
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070 is hereby reg-
istered by the following owner: Derek
LaFauci, same address. The business is
conducted by an Individual. The regis-
trants commenced to transact business
under the FBN on N/A .
/s/ Derek LaFauci/
04/27/12, 05/04/12, 05/11/12, 05/18/12).
STATEMENT #249979
as: Zarca House Cleaning, 353 Encina
Ave., REDWOOD CITY, CA 94061 is
hereby registered by the following owner:
Edna P. Cano, same address. The busi-
ness under the FBN on .
/s/ Edna P. Cano /
sor-County Clerk on 04/13/12. (Publish-
ed in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
05/04/12, 05/11/12, 05/18/12, 05/25/12).
STATEMENT #250166
as: Norske Girl Graphics, 13800 Skyline
Blvd. #32, WOODSIDE, CA 94062 is
Lynn Nichols, same address. The busi-
ness under the FBN on .
/s/ Lynn Nichols /
05/04/12, 05/11/12, 05/18/12, 05/25/12).
Tundra Tundra Tundra
Over the Hedge Over the Hedge Over the Hedge
203 Public Notices
STATEMENT #249865
as: Microclinic International, 1083 Park
Pacifica Ave., PACIFICA, CA 94044 is
The Global Micro-Clinic Project, CA. The
business is conducted by a Corporation.
The registrants commenced to transact
business under the FBN on 05/01/2006.
/s/ Kathleen Watson /
05/04/12, 05/11/12, 05/18/12, 05/25/12).
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Date of Filing Application: April. 30, 2012
To Whom It May Concern:
The Name(s) of the applicant(s) is/are:
Emile Eissa Kishek, Taghreed Emile
Kishek
The applicant(s) listed above are apply-
ing to Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control to sell alcoholic beverages at:
1429 San Mateo Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Type of license applied for:
41-On-Sale Beer And Wine-Eating
Place
Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal
May 4, 11, 18 2012
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT of
USE of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT # 248689
The following persons have abandoned
the use of the fictitious business name:
Trinity Home Care Staffing Solutions,
100 Mclellan Dr, Apt. 1115, SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO, CA 94080. The fictitious
business name referred to above was
filed in County on 02/01/12. The busi-
ness was conducted by: Ray Oliver Mila-
no, 100 Mclellan Dr, Apt. 1115, SOUTH
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080 and Alex
Santos, 679 Garland Avenue, Apt. 90
Sunnyvale, CA 94086.
/s/ Ray Oliver Milano /
sor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
County on 04/27/2012. (Published in the
San Mateo Daily Journal, 05/04/12,
05/11/12, 05/18/12, 05/25/12).
SUMMONS
(CITACION JUDICIAL)
CASE NUMBER: CIV501072
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso Al De-
mandado): Patricia Crespo
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF:
(Lo esta demandando el demandante):
Lisa Marie Stockton
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court
may decide against you without your be-
ing heard unless you respond within 30
days. Read the information below.
You have 30 calendar days after this
summons and legal papers are served
on you to file a written response at the
court and have a copy served on the
plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not pro-
tect you. Your written response must be
in proper legal form if you want the court
to hear your case. There may be a court
form that you can use for your response.
You can find these court forms and more
information at the California Courts On-
line Self-Help Center
(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your
county law library, or the courthouse
nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing
fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver
form. If you do not file your response on
time, you may lose the case by default,
and your wages, money, and property
may be taken without further warning
from the court.
There are other legal requirements. You
may want to call an attorney right away.
If you do not know an attorney, you may
want to call an attorney referral service.
If you cannot afford an attorney, you may
be eligible for free legal services from a
nonprofit legal services program. You
can locate these nonprofit groups at the
California Legal Services Web site
(www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the Califor-
nia Courts Online Self-Help Center
(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by
contacting your local court or county bar
association. NOTE: The court has a stat-
utory lien for waived fees and costs on
any settlement or arbitration award of
$10,000 or more in a civil case. The
courts lien must be paid before the court
will dismiss the case.
AVISO! Lo han demando. Si no re-
sponde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede
decidir en su contra sin escuchar su ver-
sion. Lea la informacion a continuacion.
Tiene 30 dias de calendario despues de
que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles
legales para presentar una respuesta por
escrito en esta corte y hacer que se en-
tregue ena copia al demandante. Una
carta o una llamada telefonica no lo pro-
tegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene
que estar en formato legal correcto si de-
sea que procesen su caso en la corte.
Es posible que haya un formulario que
usted pueda usar para su respuesta.
Puede encontrar estos formularios de la
corte y mas informacion en el Centro de
Ayuda de las Cortes de California
(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/),
en la biblio teca de leyes de su condado
o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si
no puede pagar la cuota de presenta-
cion, pida al secretario de la corte que le
de un formulario de exencion de pago de
cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a
tiempo, puede perder el caso por incum-
plimiento y la corte le podra quitar su su-
eldo, dinero y bienes sin mas adverten-
cia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es re-
comendable que llame a un abogado in-
mediatamente. Si no conoce a un abo-
dado, puede llamar a de servicio de re-
mision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a
un abogado, es posible que cumpia con
los requisitos para obtener servicios le-
gales gratuitos de un programa de servi-
cios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede
encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro
en el sitio web de California Legal Serv-
ices Web site
(www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro
de Ayuda de las Cortes de California,
(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/)
o poniendose en contacto con la corte o
el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO:
Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar
las cuotas y costos exentos por imponer
un gravamen sobre cualquier recupera-
cion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida
mediante un acuerdo o una concesion
de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.
Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte
antes de que la corte pueda desechar el
caso.
The name and address of the court is:
(El nombre y direccion de la corte es):
Superior Court of California, County of
San Mateo, Southern Branch
400 County Center
Redwood City, CA 94063
203 Public Notices
The name, address, and telephone num-
ber of the plaintiffs attorney, or plaintiff
without an attorney, is: (El nombre, direc-
cion y numero de telefono del abogado
del demandante, o del demandante que
no tiene abogado, es):
Charles J. Smith, Esq.
Hartnett, Smith & Paetkau
777 Marshall Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650)568-2820
Date: (Fecha) December 1, 2010
John C. Fitton, Clerk, by (Secretano, per)
G.Lacey, Deputy (Adjunto)
April 27, 2012, May 4, 11, 18, 2012.
SUMMONS
(CITACION JUDICIAL)
CASE NUMBER: FCM 125943
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso Al De-
mandado): Diana Deering, AKA Diana
Cratty and Does 1 to 10
You are being sued by plaintiff: (Lo esta
demandando el demandante): JP Mor-
gan Chase Bank, N.A.
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court
may decide against you without your be-
ing heard unless you respond within 30
days. Read the information below.
You have 30 calendar days after this
summons and legal papers are served
on you to file a written response at the
court and have a copy served on the
plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not pro-
tect you. Your written response must be
in proper legal form if you want the court
to hear your case. There may be a court
form that you can use for your response.
You can find these court forms and more
information at the California Courts On-
line Self-Help Center
(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your
county law library, or the courthouse
nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing
fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver
form. If you do not file your response on
time, you may lose the case by default,
and your wages, money, and property
may be taken without further warning
from the court.
There are other legal requirements. You
may want to call an attorney right away.
If you do not know an attorney, you may
want to call an attorney referral service.
If you cannot afford an attorney, you may
be eligible for free legal services from a
nonprofit legal services program. You
can locate these nonprofit groups at the
California Legal Services Web site
(www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the Califor-
nia Courts Online Self-Help Center
(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by
contacting your local court or county bar
association. NOTE: The court has a stat-
utory lien for waived fees and costs on
any settlement or arbitration award of
$10,000 or more in a civil case. The
courts lien must be paid before the court
will dismiss the case.
AVISO! Lo han demando. Si no re-
sponde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede
decidir en su contra sin escuchar su ver-
sion. Lea la informacion a continuacion.
Tiene 30 dias de calendario despues de
que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles
legales para presentar una respuesta por
escrito en esta corte y hacer que se en-
tregue ena copia al demandante. Una
carta o una llamada telefonica no lo pro-
tegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene
que estar en formato legal correcto si de-
sea que procesen su caso en la corte.
Es posible que haya un formulario que
usted pueda usar para su respuesta.
Puede encontrar estos formularios de la
corte y mas informacion en el Centro de
Ayuda de las Cortes de California
(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/),
en la biblio teca de leyes de su condado
o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si
no puede pagar la cuota de presenta-
cion, pida al secretario de la corte que le
de un formulario de exencion de pago de
cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a
tiempo, puede perder el caso por incum-
plimiento y la corte le podra quitar su su-
eldo, dinero y bienes sin mas adverten-
cia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es re-
comendable que llame a un abogado in-
mediatamente. Si no conoce a un abo-
dado, puede llamar a de servicio de re-
mision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a
un abogado, es posible que cumpia con
los requisitos para obtener servicios le-
gales gratuitos de un programa de servi-
cios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede
encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro
en el sitio web de California Legal Serv-
ices Web site
(www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro
de Ayuda de las Cortes de California,
(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/)
o poniendose en contacto con la corte o
el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO:
Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar
las cuotas y costos exentos por imponer
un gravamen sobre cualquier recupera-
cion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida
mediante un acuerdo o una concesion
de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.
Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte
antes de que la corte pueda desechar el
caso.
The name and address of the court is:
(El nombre y direccion de la corte es):
Superior Court of California, County of
Solano
600 Union Ave.,
Fairfeild, CA 94533
The name, address, and telephone num-
ber of the plaintiffs attorney, or plaintiff
without an attorney, is: (El nombre, direc-
cion y numero de telefono del abogado
del demandante, o del demandante que
no tiene abogado, es):
Harlan M. Reese, 118226, Joseph M.
Pleasant, 179571, Max A. Higgins,
270334, Dana N. Meyers, 272640
Reese Law Group,
6725 Mesa Ridge Road, Ste. 240
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
(858)550-0389
Date: (Fecha) November 23, 2011
S. Widemann, Deputy (Adjunto)
May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012.
210 Lost & Found
FOUND AT Chase Bank parking lot in
Burlingame 3 volume books "temple" and
others 650 344-6565
LOST - 2 silver rings and silver watch,
May 7th in Burlingame between Park Rd.
& Walgreens, Sentimental value. Call
Gen @ (650)344-8790
LOST - Small Love Bird, birght green
with orange breast. Adeline Dr. & Bernal
Ave., Burlingame. Escaped Labor Day
weekend. REWARD! (650)343-6922
LOST: SMALL diamond cross, silver
necklace with VERY sentimental
meaning. Lost in San Mateo 2/6/12
(650)578-0323.
LOST: Center cap from wheel of Cadil-
lac. Around Christmas time. Chrome with
multi-colored Cadillac emblem in center.
Small hole near edge for locking device.
Belmont or San Carlos area.
Joel 650-592-1111.
294 Baby Stuff
B.O.B. DUALLIE STROLLER, for two.
Excellent condition. Blue. $300.
Call 650-303-8727.
REDMON WICKER baby bassinet $25
OBO Crib Mattress $10 650 678-4398
295 Art
6 FRAMED colored modern art pictures
36" by 26" $90 for all or $15 each
(650)345-5502
296 Appliances
CHOPPERS (4) with instructions $7/all.
SOLD!
JACK LA LANNE JUICER NEVER
USED $20 (650)458-8280
LARGE REFRIGERATOR works good
$70 or B/O (650) 589-1871
MIROMATIC PRESSURE cooker flash
canner 4qt. $25. 415 333-8540
RADIATOR HEATER, oil filled, electric,
1500 watts $25. (650)504-3621
SHOP VACUUM rigid brand 3.5 horse
power 9 gal wet/dry $40. (650)591-2393
SMALL SLOW cooker. Used once, $12
(650)368-3037
SUNBEAM TOASTER -Automatic, ex-
cellent condition, $30., (415)346-6038
VACUUM CLEANER Eureka canister
like new $59, (650)494-1687
VACUUM CLEANER excellent condition
$45. (650)878-9542
297 Bicycles
BIKE RACK - Roof mounted, holds 4
bikes, $65., (650)594-1494
298 Collectibles
1936 BERLIN OLYMPIC PIN, $99.,
(650)365-1797
2 FIGURINES - 1 dancing couple, 1
clown face. both $15. (650)364-0902
2 MADAME ALEXANDER Dolls. $50
each or best offer.(650)589-8348
ARMY SHIRT, long sleeves, with pock-
ets. XL $15 each (408)249-3858
BAY MEADOWS bag - $30.each,
(650)345-1111
BEANIE BABIES in cases with TY tags
attached, good condition. $10 each or 12
for $100. (650) 588-1189
COKE-COLA 4-LUNCHEON SETS -
Frosted glass, $160. for all, (650)570-
7820
COLLECTIBLE CHRISTMAS TREE
STAND with 8 colored lights at base / al-
so have extra lights, $50., (650)593-8880
COLLECTIBLE FUFAYAWA / Arita Jap-
anese pattern dinnerware set for 8 great
price $100, SOLD!
COLLECTIBLES: RUSSELL Baze Bob-
bleheads Bay Meadows, $10 EA. brand
new in original box. (415)612-0156
COLORIZED TERRITORIAL Quarters
uncirculated with Holder $15/all,
(408)249-3858
DECORATIVE COLLECTOR BOTTLES
- Empty, Jim Beam, $8. each, (650)364-
7777
DEP GLASS - Black cloverleaf 36
pieces, will split. Prices vary. Large ash-
tray @ $125., (650)570-7820
GAYLORD PERRY 8x10 signed photo
$10 (650)692-3260
JACK TASHNER signed ball $25. Ri-
chard (650)834-4926
JOE MONTANA signed authentic retire-
ment book, $39., (650)692-3260
MARK MCGUIRE hats, cards, beanie
babies, all for $98., (650)520-8558
ORIGINAL SMURF FIGURES - 1979-
1981, 18+ mushroom hut, 1 1/2 x 3 1/2,
all $40., (650)518-0813
299 Computers
HP PRINTER Deskjet 970c color printer.
Excellent condition. Software & accesso-
ries included. $30. 650-574-3865
300 Toys
BILINGUAL POWER lap top
6 actividaes $18 650 349-6059
302 Antiques
1912 COFFEE Percolator Urn. perfect
condition includes electric cord $85.
(415)565-6719
ANTIQUE ITALIAN lamp 18 high, $70
(650)387-4002
CHINA CABINET - Vintage, 6 foot,
solid mahogany. $300/obo.
(650)867-0379
302 Antiques
VINTAGE FISHING LURES - (10) at be-
tween $45. & $100. each, CreekChub,
Helin Tackle, Arbogast, some in original
boxes, (650)257-7481
303 Electronics
19" TOSHIBA LCD color TV $99 SOLD!
3 SHELF SPEAKERS - 8 OM, $15.
each, (650)364-0902
32 TOSHIBA Flat screen TV like new,
bought 9/9/11 with box. $300 Firm.
(415)264-6605
46 MITSUBISHI Projector TV, great
condition. $400. (650)261-1541.
BIG SONY TV 37" - Excellent Condition
Worth $2300 will Sacrifice for only $95.,
(650)878-9542
FLIP CAMCORDER $50. (650)583-2767
SAMSUNG 3G PHONE - Boost mobile
telephone, touch screen, paid $200.,
$100.obo, (415)680-7487
TOSHIBA 42 LCD flat screen TV HD in
very good condition, $300., Call at
(650)533-9561
304 Furniture
2 DINETTE Chairs both for $29
(650)692-3260
2 END Tables solid maple '60's era
$40/both. (650)670-7545
ARMOIRE CABINET - $90., Call
(415)375-1617
BEAUTIFUL ORIENTAL Table. 32" by
32" 12" legs, Rosewood, Lightweight,
$75 SOLD!
BREAKFAST NOOK DINETTE TABLE-
solid oak, 53X66, $19., (650)583-8069
CAST AND metal headboard and foot-
board. white with brass bars, Queen size
$95 650-588-7005
CHANDELIER WITH 5 lights/ candela-
bre base with glass shades $20.
(650)504-3621
COFFEE TABLE - 30 x 58, light oak,
heavy, 1980s, $40., (650)348-5169
COUCH-FREE. OLD world pattern, soft
fabric. Some cat scratch damage-not too
noticeable. 650-303-6002
DINING ROOM SET - table, four chairs,
lighted hutch, $500. all, (650)296-3189
DINING SET glass table with rod iron & 4
blue chairs $100/all. 650-520-7921,
650-245-3661
DISPLAY CASE wood & glass 31 x 19
inches $30. (650)873-4030
DRAFTING TABLE 30 x 42' with side
tray. excellent cond $75. (650)949-2134
DRUM TABLE - brown, perfect condi-
tion, nice design, with storage, $45.,
(650)345-1111
DUNCAN PHYFE Mahogany china
cabinet with bow glass. $250, O/B.
Mahogany Duncan Phyfe dining room
table $150, O/B. Round mahogany side
table $150, O/B. (650)271-3618
END TABLES (2) - One for $5. hand
carved, other table is antique white mar-
ble top with drawer $40., (650)308-6381
END TABLES (2)- Cherry finish, still in
box, need to assemble, 26L x 21W x
21H, $100. for both, (650)592-2648
FOAM INCLINER for twin bed $40
650-692-1942
FOLDING LEG TABLE - 6 x 2.5, $25.,
(415)346-6038
FOLDING PICNIC table - 8 x 30, 7 fold-
ing, padded chairs, $80. (650)364-0902
HAND MADE portable jewelry display
case wood and see through lid $45. 25 x
20 x 4 inches. (650)592-2648.
LOUNGE CHAIRS - 2 new, with cover &
plastic carring case & headrest, $35.
each, (650)592-7483
MADE IN ITALY, 7pc. Dining Set. Inlaid
with burlwood with 2 extensions. Must
sell, $700 obo, (415)334-1980
MATTRESS TOPPER chrome full size
$15., SOLD!
MODULAR DESK/BOOKCASE/STOR-
AGE unit - Cherry veneer, white lami-
nate, $75., (650)888-0039
304 Furniture
OFFICE LAMP, small. Black & white with
pen holder and paper holder. Brand new,
in the box. $10 (650)867-2720
PAPASAN CHAIRS (2) -with cushions
$45. each set, (650)347-8061
PEDESTAL DINETTE 36 Square Table
- $65., (650)347-8061
RECLINER CHAIR very comfortable vi-
nyl medium brown $70, (650)368-3037
ROCKING CHAIR - Traditional, full size
Rocking chair. Excellent condition $100.,
(650)504-3621
STEREO CABINET walnut w/3 black
shelves 16x 22x42. $30, 650-341-5347
STORAGE TABLE light brown lots of
storage good cond. $45. (650)867-2720
TEA CHEST , Bombay, burgundy, glass
top, perfect cond. $35 (650)345-1111
TRUNDLE BED - Single with wheels,
$40., (650)347-8061
VANITY ETHAN Allen maple w/drawer
and liftup mirror like new $95
(650)349-2195
VINTAGE UPHOLSTERED wooden
chairs, $50 each or both for $80. nice
set. (650)583-8069
306 Housewares
"PRINCESS HOUSE decorator urn
"Vase" cream with blue flower 13 inch H
$25., (650)868-0436
28" by 15" by 1/4" thick glass shelves,
cost $35 each sell at $15 ea. Five avaial-
ble, Call (650)345-5502
CANDLEHOLDER - Gold, angel on it,
tall, purchased from Brueners, originally
$100., selling for $30.,(650)867-2720
CEILING FAN multi speed, brown and
bronze $45. (650)592-2648
DRIVE MEDICAL design locking elevat-
ed toilet seat. New. $45. (650)343-4461
LAMPS - 2 southwestern style lamps
with engraved deer. $85 both, obo,
(650)343-4461
PERSIAN TEA set for 8. Including
spoon, candy dish, and tray. Gold Plated.
$100. (650) 867-2720
SOLID TEAK floor model 16 wine rack
with turntable $60. (650)592-7483
SUSHI SET - Blue & white includes 4 of
each: chopsticks, plates, chopstick hold-
ers, still in box, $9., (650)755-8238
307 Jewelry & Clothing
BRACELET - Ladies authentic Murano
glass from Italy, vibrant colors, like new,
$100., (650)991-2353 Daly City
GALLON SIZE bag of costume jewelry -
various sizes, colors, $100. for bag,
(650)589-2893
LADIES GOLD Lame' elbow length-
gloves sz 7.5 $15 New. (650)868-0436
308 Tools
CIRCULAR SAW, Craftsman-brand, 10,
4 long x 20 wide. Comes w/ stand - $70.
(650)678-1018
CLICKER TORQUE Wrench, 20 - 150
pounds, new with lifetime warranty and
case, $39, 650-595-3933
CRAFTSMAN 3/4 horse power 3,450
RPM $60 (650)347-5373
CRAFTSMAN ARC-WELDER - 30-250
amp, and accessories, $275., (650)341-
0282
DAYTON 15 HP motor - runs fine, $80.,
(650)592-3887
DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power
1,725 RPM $60 (650)347-5373
DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power
3,450 RPM $50 (650)347-5373
DELTA 15 amp. 12" Compound meter
saw excellent condition $95
(650)704-0434
LAWN MOWER reel type push with
height adjustments. Just sharpened $45
650-591-2144 San Carlos
308 Tools
MEDIUM DUTY Hand Truck $50
650 593-7553
TABLE SAW 10", very good condition
$85. (650) 787-8219
309 Office Equipment
ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER Smith Corona
$60. (650)878-9542
OFFICE LAMP new $7. (650)345-1111
310 Misc. For Sale
10 PLANTS (assorted) for $3.00 each,
(650)349-6059
100 SPORT Books 70's thru 90's A's,
Giants, & 49ers $100 for all
650 207-2712
100 SPORT Photo's A's, Giants, & 49ers
$100 for all 650 207-2712
12 DAYS of Christmas vintage drinking
Glasses 1970 Color prints Prefect
condition original box $25 (650)873-8167
2 TODDLER car seats, hardly used.
Both for $75.00. (650)375-1246
21 PIECE Punch bowl glass set $55.,
(650)341-8342
21-PIECE HAIR cut kit, home pro, Wahl,
never used, $25. (650)871-7200
29 BOOKS - Variety of authors, $25.,
SOLD!
3 CRAFT BOOKS - hardcover, over 500
projects, $40., SOLD!
30 ADULT Magazines, 18 Adult VHS
movies & $ Dvds $40., also 50 Computer
Game Magazines $40., (650)574-3141
30 DISNEY Books $1.00 each
SOLD!
4 IN 1 stero unit. CD player broken. $20
650-834-4926
5 CUP electric coffee marker $8.00
SOLD!
5 PHOTOGRAPHIC CIVIL WAR
BOOKS plus 4 volumes of Abraham Lin-
coln books, $90., (650)345-5502
6 BASKETS with handles, all various
colors and good sizes, great for many
uses, all in good condition. $15 all
(650)347-5104
7 UNDERBED STORAGE BINS - Vinyl
with metal frame, 42 X 18 X 6, zipper
closure, $5. ea., (650)364-0902
9 CARRY-ON bags (assorted) - extra
large, good condition, $10. each obo,
(650)349-6059
AMERICAN HERITAGE books 107 Vol-
umes Dec.'54-March '81 $99/all
(650)345-5502
ANGEL WITH lights 12 inches High $12.
SOLD!
ART BOOKS hard Cover, full color (10)
Norman Rockwell and others $10 each
650-364-7777
ARTIFICIAL FICUS Tree 6 ft. life like, full
branches. in basket $55. (650)269-3712
ARTS & CRAFTS variety, $50
(650)368-3037
BABY CAR SEAT AND CARRIER $20
(650)458-8280
BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD hard-
back books. 4 at $3.00 each or all for
$10., Call (650)341-1861
BARBIE BEACH vacation & Barbie prin-
cess bride computer games $15 each,
(650)367-8949
BBQ SMOKER BBQ Grill, LP Coleman,
Alaskan Cookin Machine, cost $140 sell
$75. 650-344-8549
BBQ SMOKER, w/propane tank, wheels,
shelf, sears model $86 650-344-8549
BEADS - Glass beads for jewelry mak-
ing, $75. all, (650)676-0732
BEAUTIFUL LAMPSHADE - cone shap-
ed, neutral color beige, 11.5 long X 17
wide, matches any decor, never used,
excellent condition, Burl, $18.,
(650)347-5104
BOOK "LIFETIME" WW1 $12.,
(408)249-3858
BOOK - Fighting Aircraft of WWII,
Janes, 1000 illustrations, $65.,
(650)593-8880
ACROSS
1 Track posting
5 Iran and Iraq are
in it
9 Fernandos
hideaway
13 Pickup on a
corner, maybe
14 Weaponry
etiquette?
17 Fiber-yielding plant
18 Receiver
improvised in
WWII foxholes
19 Corpulent
corpuscle?
21 1990s-2000s TV
attorney
23 Acidity nos.
24 Mets div.
25 Cast a spell on
26 Some HDTVs
28 Floral cluster
29 [Not a typo]
30 Self-defense, e.g.
32 The Soul of a
Butterfly
memoirist
34 Fanatical bakers?
38 Dadaism pioneer
39 Ramadan ritual
40 Frat party
purchase
43 When Canada
Day is
46 Track transaction
47 Strongroom
49 A Gabor sister
50 Miss Piggy
accessory
52 Hudson Hawk
actor
53 Warning sign at a
kiddie pool?
57 Did wrong by
58 Comes to the
rescue
61 Built the perfect
case?
62 Bolt holder
63 For the missus
64 Direction de
Marseille
Grenoble
65 They often clash
DOWN
1 Not quite right
2 Indian lentil stew
3 Downside
4 More glamorous,
as a car
5 Picking up in
tempo, in mus.
6 Ending for ab or ad
7 Bucolic poem
8 __ Fables
9 Math subj.
10 Prefix for element
#33
11 Gets a whiff of
12 Never Gonna
Give You Up
singer Rick
15 Texters
conversely
16 Theyre fleeting
20 Piano string
vibration
control
21 Roast VIPs
22 Psi preceder
26 Directed
27 Faux pas
28 Suffix with
Water,
commercially
31 Overtake on the
track, in a way
32 50s pres.
candidate
33 The Western
Dvina flows
through it
35 Aye offset
36 Scoundrel
37 Staying in the
shadows
41 Bracket shape
42 60s-70s muscle
car
43 Like most seder
celebrants
44 Heat transfer
coefficient, in
insulation
45 Certain kitchen
server
46 WWII Philippine
battleground
48 Fizz up
50 Composer
Bacharach
51 Basies __Clock
Jump
52 Went on to say
54 BWI listings
55 Suffice __ say ...
56 Immodest look
59 Couple
60 MA and PA
By David Poole
(c)2012 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
05/04/12
05/04/12
ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE:
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle
Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis
xwordeditor@aol.com
310 Misc. For Sale
BOOK NATIONAL Geographic Nation-
al Air Museums, $15 (408)249-3858
CAMPING EQT - Eureka Domain 3
dome tent, med sleeping bag, SOLD!
CANDLE HOLDER with angel design,
tall, gold, includes candle. Purchased for
$100, now $30. (650)345-1111
CEILING FAN - Multi speed, bronze &
brown, excellent shape, $45.,
(650)592-2648
DOOM (3) computer games $15/each 2
total, (650)367-8949
ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER good con-
dition $50., (650)878-9542
GAME "BEAT THE EXPERTS" never
used $8., (408)249-3858
GEORGE Magazines, 30, all intact
$50/all OBO. (650)574-3229, Foster City
HARLEY DAVIDSON black phone, per-
fect condition, $65., (650) 867-2720
JAMES PATTERSON BOOKS - 3 hard-
back @$3. each, 5 paperbacks @$1.
each, (650)341-1861
JANET EVANOVICH (4) hardback
books $3/each (8) paperback books
$1/each 650-341-1861
JEWELRY DISPLAY CASE - Hand-
made, portable, wood & see through lid
to open, 45L, 20W, 3H, $65.,
(650)592-2648
LARGE PRINT. Hard Cover. Mystery
Books. Current Author. (20) $1 each
650-364-7777
LIMITED QUANTITY VHS porno tapes,
$8. each, (650)871-7200
MANUAL WHEECHAIRS (2) $75 each.
650-343-1826
MEN'S ASHTON and Hayes leather
briefcase new. Burgundy color. $65 obo,
SOLD!
MIRROR, ETHAN ALLEN - 57-in. high x
21-in. wide, maple frame and floor base,
like new, $95., (650)349-2195
310 Misc. For Sale
NATURAL GRAVITY WATER SYSTEM
- Alkaline, PH Balance water, with anti-
oxident properties, good for home or of-
fice, brand new, $100., (650)619-9203.
NEW LIVING Yoga Tape for Beginners
$8. 650-578-8306
OLD 5 gal. glass water cooler bottle $50
(650)593-7553
PICTORIAL WORLD History Books
$80/all (650)345-5502
PR. MATCHED PEWTER GOBLETS by
Wilton. Numbered. 7-1/2-in ht.
Excellent bridal gifts or mantel vases.
No polishing. $10/ea.or $18/pr.
SOLD!
SESAME STREET toilet seat excellent
condition $12 650 349-6059
SF GREETING Cards (300 w/envelopes)
factory sealed $20. (650)207-2712
SHOWER DOOR custom made 48 x 69
$70 (650)692-3260
SLIDING GLASS doggy door fits medi-
um to large dog $85 (650)343-4461
SONY PROJECTION TV Good condtion,
w/ Remote, Black $100 (650)345-1111
SPEAKER STANDS - Approx. 30" tall.
Black. $50 for the pair, (650)594-1494
STUART WOODS Hardback Books
2 @ $3.00 each. (650)341-1861
TIRE CHAINS - brand new, in box, never
used, multiple tire sizes, $25., (650)594-
1494
TIRE CHAINS - used once includes rub-
ber tighteners plus carrying case. call for
corresponding tire size, $20.,
(650)345-5446
TOTE FULL of English novels - Cathrine
Cookson, $100., (650)493-8467
VASE WITH flowers 2 piece good for the
Holidays, $25., (650) 867-2720
VIDEO CENTER 38 inches H 21 inches
W still in box $45., (408)249-3858
VINTAGE TV /RADIO TUBES - 100 of
them for $100. total, (415)6807487
310 Misc. For Sale
WALGREENS BRAND Water Pitcher
Royal Blue Top 2 Quart New in Box $10
Ea use all brand Filters 650-873-8167
WALKER - never used, $85.,
(415)239-9063
WALL LIGHT fixture - 2 lamp with frost-
ed fluted shades, gold metal, great for
bathroom vanity, never used, excellent
condition, $15., Burl, (650)347-5104
WELLS FARGO Brass belt buckle, $40
(650)692-3260
WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA - ex-
cellent condition, 22 volumes, $45.,
(415)346-6038
311 Musical Instruments
2 ORGANS, antique tramp, $100 each.
(650)376-3762
3 ACCORDIONS $110/ea. 1 Small
Accordion $82. (650)376-3762.
ELECTRIC STARCASTER Guitar
black&white with small amplifier $75.
SOLD!
HAMMOND B-3 Organ and 122 Leslie
Speaker. Excellent condition. $8,500. pri-
vate owner, (650)349-1172
HOHNER CUE stick guitar HW 300 G
Handcrafted $75 650 771-8513
MAGNUS TABLE top Organ:: 2-1/2 oc-
taves. Play by number, chords by letters
Excellent condition, 5 starter books. All
$30. SOLD!
PIANO DARK MAHOGANY, spinet $400
(415)334-1980
PIANO ORGAN, good condition. $110.
(650)376-3762
312 Pets & Animals
HAMSTER HABITAT SYSTEM - cage,
tunnels, 30 pieces approx., $25.,
(650)594-1494
SMALL DOG wire cage; pink, two doors
with divider $50.00 (650) 743-9534.
315 Wanted to Buy
GO GREEN!
We Buy GOLD
You Get The
$ Green $
Millbrae Jewelers
Est. 1957
400 Broadway - Millbrae
650-697-2685
316 Clothes
2. WOMEN'S Pink & White Motocycle
Helmet KBC $50 (415)375-1617
A BAG of Summer ties $30
(650)245-3661
BLACK Leather pants Mrs. size made in
France size 40 $99. (650)558-1975
BLACK LEATHER tap shoes 9M great
condition $99. (650)558-1975
BOOTS - purple leather, size 8, ankle
length, $50.obo, (650)592-9141
EUROPEAN STYLE nubek leather la-
dies winter coat - tan colored with green
lapel & hoodie, $100., (650)888-0129
HAT: LADIES wide brim, Leghorn
straw, pouf/bow, pink/red velvet vintage
roses. From Hats On Post, SF-- orig.
$75. Yours for $25. OBO.
SOLD!
HAT: LADIES black wool felt Breton
with 1 grosgrain ribbon above broad
brim. Sophisticated--fin the Easter Pa-
rade! $18., SOLD!
LADIES 3 PC. SEERSUCKER, (shorts,
slacks, jacket (short sleeves), blue/white
stripe. Sz 12, Excellent condition. $12.
all, SOLD!
LADIES COAT Medium, dark lavender
$25 (650)368-3037
LADIES DOWN jacket light yellow with
dark brown lining $35. SOLD!
LADIES FAUX FUR COAT - Satin lining,
size M/L, $100. obo, (650)525-1990
LADIES JACKET size 3x 70% wool 30%
nylon never worn $50. (650)592-2648
LEATHER JACKETS (5) - used but not
abused. Like New, $100 each.
(650)670-2888
LEVIS MENS jeans - Size 42/30, well
faded, excellent condition, $10.,
(650)595-3933
MEN'S SUIT almost new $25.
650-573-6981
MENS DESIGNER ties in spring colors,
bag of 20 ties $50 (650)245-3661
MENS DRESS SHOES - bostonian cas-
ual dress tie up, black upper leather, size
8.5, classic design, great condition,
$60.,Burl., (650)347-5104
MENS PANTS & SHORTS - Large box,
jeans, cargos, casual dress slacks,
34/32, 36/32, Burl, $85.all,
(650)347-5104
MENS SEARSUCKER suit size 42 reg.
$30 650 245-3661
MENS SHIRTS - Brand names, Polos,
casual long sleeve dress, golf polo,
tshirts, sizes M/L, great condition, Burl,
$83., (650)347-5104
NANCY'S TAILORING &
BOUTIQUE
Custom Made & Alterations
889 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
650-622-9439
NEW BROWN LEATHER JACKET- XL
$25., 650-364-0902
PICTURE HAT: Leghorn straw, pouf
bow, vintage red/pink velvet roses. Fem-
inine Easter Bonnet! From: Hats On
Post, SF @ $75. Steal at $20., SOLD!
REVERSIBLE, SOUVENIR JACKET
San Francisco: All-weather, zip-front,
hood. Weatherproof 2-tone tan.; Inner:
navy fleece, logos SF & GG bridge.
$15.00 (650)341-3288
SNOW BOOTS, MEN'S size 12. Brand
New, Thermolite brand,(with zippers),
black, $18. (510) 527-6602
VINTAGE CLOTHING 1930 Ermine fur
coat Black full length $35 650 755-9833
316 Clothes
VINTAGE LIGHT beige mink coat $99
(415)334-1980
WOMEN'S BLACK Motorcycle Jacket
Size M Stella/Alpine Star $80. obo
(415)375-1617
317 Building Materials
WHITE STORM/SCREEN door. Size is
35 1/4" x 79 1/4". Asking $75.00. Call
(650)341-1861
318 Sports Equipment
"EVERLAST FOR HER" Machine to
help lose weight $40., (650)368-3037
13 ASSORTED GOLF CLUBS- Good
Quality $3.50 each. Call (650) 349-6059.
BASKETBALL RIM, net & backboard
$35/all 650-345-7132 Leave message.
BOYS BOXING gloves $8. 341-8342
COLEMAN "GLO-MASTER" 1- burner
camp stove for boaters or camping. Mint
condition. $35.00 (650)341-3288
COLEMAN "GLO-MASTER" 1- burner
camp stove for boaters or camping. Mint
condition. $35.00 (650)341-3288
DARTBOARD - New, regulation 18 di-
meter, Halex brand w/mounting hard-
ware, 6 brass darts, $16., (650)681-7358
EXERCISE MAT used once, lavender
$12, (650)368-3037
GOLF BALLS (148) $30 (650)341-5347
GOLF BALLS - 600+, $100. per dozen,
(650)766-4858
GOLF BALLS in new carton Dunlop,
Wilson, & Top Flight $9.00 650 341-8342
PING CRAZ-E Putter w/ cover. 35in.
Like New $75 call(650)208-5758
THULE BIKE rack. Fits rectangular load
bars. Holds bike upright. $100.
(650)594-1494
TREADMILL - PROFORM Crosswalk
Sport. 300 pounds capacity with incline,
hardly used. $450., (650)637-8244
TWO YOGA Videos. Never used, one
with Patrisha Walden, one by Rebok with
booklet. Both $6 (650)755-8238
WATER SKI'S - Gold cup by AMFA Voit
$40., (650)574-4586
YOUTH GOLF Bag great condition with
six clubs putter, drivers and accessories
$65. SOLD!
322 Garage Sales
ANNUAL MULTI-FAMILY
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 5th
from 8AM till 4 PM
30 Bancroft Rd. Burlingame
Cross street. Penninsula Ave
Tools, vintage- like items, furniture,
electronicsall great stuff!
CINCO DE MAYO
MULTIPLE FAMILY
YARD SALE
Saturday, May 5th
Between
10AM-4PM
716
Burlingame Ave,
BURLINGAME,
CA 94010
322 Garage Sales
ESTATE
SALE
SATURDAY,
MAY 5TH
9AM-3PM
649 CRANE AVE,
FOSTER CITY
Everything
Must Go!
Including
grandfather clock,
organ, sofas,
credenza, tables,
lamps, misc, & car.
CASH ONLY
GARAGE SALES
ESTATE SALES
Make money, make room!
List your upcoming garage
sale, moving sale, estate
sale, yard sale, rummage
sale, clearance sale, or
whatever sale you have...
in the Daily Journal.
Reach over 82,500 readers
from South San Francisco
to Palo Alto.
in your local newspaper.
Call (650)344-5200
325 Estate Sales
FANTASTIC
FOSTER CITY
ESTATE SALE
MAY 4TH-5TH
FRIDAY (9-5)
SATURDAY (9-4)
895 JUPITER COURT,
Foster City, CA
By San Francisco Estate Sales
www.sfestatesales.com
Mink coat, crystal
chandelier, furniture/
appliances and
MUCH MORE!!!!!
We accept Cash and
all Major CreditCards!
335 Garden Equipment
POTTED PLANTS (7) $5/each
650-207-0897
TABLE - for plant, $25., perfect condi-
tion, (650)345-1111
340 Camera & Photo Equip.
CANON 35MM CAMERA - Various B/W
developing items and film, $75. for all,
(415)680-7487
SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-T-50 - 7.2 MP
digital camera (black) with case, $175.,
(650)208-5598
345 Medical Equipment
FOUR WHEEL walker with handbrakes,
fold down seat and basket, $50.
(650)867-6042
General Dentistry
for Adults & Children
DR. ANNA P. LIVIZ, DDS
324 N. San Mateo Drive, #2
San Mateo 94401
(650)343-5555
379 Open Houses
OPEN HOUSE
LISTINGS
List your Open House
in the Daily Journal.
Reach over 82,500
potential home buyers &
renters a day,
from South San Francisco
to Palo Alto.
in your local newspaper.
Call (650)344-5200
440 Apartments
BELMONT - prime, quiet location, view,
1 bedroom $1450. 2 bedroom $1795.,
New carpets, new granite counters, dish-
washer, balcony, covered carports, stor-
age, pool, no pets. (650) 591-4046
SAN CARLOS HILLS, 2 Bedroom,
1 bath. $1,350, Deck carport, clean.
No pets, no smoking, (650)343-3427
470 Rooms
HIP HOUSING
Non-Profit Home Sharing Program
San Mateo County
(650)348-6660
ROOM FOR RENT In San Mateo near
transportation $650 (650)342-4961
ROOM FOR rent, downtown San Mateo.
Near transportation. $750. 650-808-6210
Rooms For Rent
Travel Inn, San Carlos
$49-59 daily + tax
$294-$322 weekly + tax
Clean Quiet Convenient
Cable TV, WiFi & Private Bathroom
Microwave and Refrigerator
950 El Camino Real San Carlos
(650) 593-3136
Mention Daily Journal
470 Rooms
ROOMS FOR RENT
Weekly/Monthly
Shared bath, close to public transpo-
ration, cable TV, microwave, freezer,
WiFi, no pets.
Rates: $175. & up per week
Burlingame Hotel
287 Lorton Ave., Burlingame
(650)344-6666
620 Automobiles
AUTO REVIEW
The San Mateo Daily Journals
weekly Automotive Section.
Every Friday
Look for it in todays paper to find
information on new cars,
used cars, services, and anything
else having to do
with vehicles.
Dont lose money
on a trade-in or
consignment!
Sell your vehicle in the
Daily Journals
Auto Classifieds.
Just $3 per day.
Reach 82,500 drivers
from South SF to
Palo Alto
Call (650)344-5200
ads@smdailyjournal.com
AUTO AUCTION
The following repossessed vehi-
cles are being sold by Patelco Credit
Union on May 8th, 2012 starting at
8am ---2003 Ford Expedition
#B74009. Sealed bids will be taken
starting at 8am on 05/08/2012. Sale
held at Forrest Faulknor & Sons Auc-
tion Company, 175 Sylvester Road,
South San Francisco. For more infor-
mation please visit our web site at
www.ffsons.com.
CADILLAC 93 Sedan $ 4,000 or Trade
Good Condition (650)481-5296
620 Automobiles
BMW 530 95 WAGON - Moon Roof,
automatic, Gray/Black, 165K miles,
$3,850 (650)349-0713
CHEVY HHR 08 - Grey, spunky car
loaded, even seat warmers, $9,500.
(408)807-6529.
HONDA 10 ACCORD LX - 4 door se-
dan, low miles, $19K, (650)573-6981
MERCEDES 06 C230 - 6 cylinder, navy
blue, 60K miles, 2 year warranty,
$18,000, (650)455-7461
SUTTON AUTO SALES
Cash for Cars
Call 650-595-DEAL (3325)
Or Stop By Our Lot
1659 El Camino Real
San Carlos
625 Classic Cars
1979 CLASSIC OLDS CUTLASS SU-
PREME. 81K orginal miles, new paint,
excellent condition. $4500 OBO
(650)868-0436 RWC.
DATSUN 72 - 240Z with Chevy 350, au-
tomatic, custom, $4900 or trade.
(415) 412-7030
NISSAN 87 Centura - Two door, man-
ual, stick shift, 150K miles. Clean title,
good body, $1,250., SOLD!
PLYMOUTH 72 CUDA - Runs and
drives good, needs body, interior and
paint, $8,000 /obo, serious inquiries only.
(650)873-8623
SUBARU LOVERS - 88 XT original, 81K
miles, automatic, garaged, $2,700.,
(650)593-3610
635 Vans
NISSAN 01 Quest - GLE, leather seats,
sun roof, TV/DVR equipment. Looks
new, $15,500. (650)219-6008
640 Motorcycles/Scooters
BMW 03 F650 GS, $3899 OBO. Call
650-995-0003
HARLEY DAVIDSON 83 Shovelhead
special construction, 1340 ccs,
Awesome! $5,950/obo
Rob (415)602-4535.
VARIOUS MOTORCYCLE parts USED
call for what you want or need $99
(650)670-2888
645 Boats
BANSHEE SAILBOAT - 13 ft. with ex-
tras, $750., (650)343-6563
PLEASURE BOAT, 15ft., 50 horsepow-
er Mercury, $1,300.obo (650)368-2170
PROSPORT 97 - 17 ft. CC 80 Yamaha
Pacific, loaded, like new, $9,500 or trade,
(650)583-7946.
650 RVs
RV. 73 Chevy Model 30 Van, Runs
good, Rebuilt Transmission, Fiberglass
Bubble Top $2,000. Will finance, small
downpayment. Call for appointments.
(650)364-1374
670 Auto Service
HILLSDALE CAR CARE
WE FIX CARS
Quailty Work-Value Price
Ready to help
call (650) 345-0101
254 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
San Mateo
Corner of Saratoga Ave.
MB GARAGE, INC.
Repair Restore Sales
Mercedes-Benz Specialists
2165 Palm Ave.
San Mateo
(650)349-2744
MERCEDES BENZ REPAIR
Diagnosis, Repair, Maintenance.
All MBZ Models
Elliott Dan Mercedes Master Certi-
fied technician
555 O'Neil Avenue, Belmont
650-593-1300
QUALITY
COACHWORKS
Autobody & Paint
Expert Body and
Paint Personalized Service
411 Woodside Road,
Redwood City
650-280-3119
670 Auto Service
SAN CARLOS AUTO
SERVICE & TUNE UP
A Full Service Auto Repair
Facility
760 El Camino Real
San Carlos
(650)593-8085
670 Auto Parts
2 SNOW/CABLE chains good condition
fits 13-15 inch rims $10/both San Bruno
650-588-1946
67-68 CAMERO parts, $85., (650)592-
3887
94-96 CAPRICE Impala Parts, headlight
lenses, electric fan, radiator, tyres and
wheels. $50., (650)574-3141
ACCELL OR Mallory Dual Point Distribu-
tor for Pontiac $30 each, (650)574-3141
CAMPER/TRAILER/TRUCK OUTSIDE
backup mirror 8 diameter fixture. $30.
650-588-1946
CARGO COVER, (black) for Acura MDX
$75. 415-516-7060
CHEVY SMALL Block Chrome Dressup
Kit. 1 timing chain cover, 1 large air
cleaner and a set of valve covers. $30.,
(650)574-3141
HEAVY DUTY jack stand for camper or
SUV $15. (650)949-2134
HONDA CIVIC FRONT SEAT Gray Col-
or. Excellent Condition $90. San Bruno.
415-999-4947
SHOP MANUALS 2 1955 Pontiac
manual, 4 1984 Ford/Lincoln manuals, &
1 gray marine diesel manual $40 or B/O
(650)583-5208
THULE CAR rack load bars, with locking
feet. $100 (650)594-1494
TRUCK RADIATOR - fits older Ford,
never used, $100., (650)504-3621
672 Auto Stereos
MONNEY
CAR AUDIO
We Sell, Install and
Repair All Brands of
Car Stereos
iPod & iPhone Wired
to Any Car for Music
Quieter Car Ride
Sound Proof Your Car
31 Years Experience
2001 Middlefield Road
Redwood City
(650)299-9991
680 Autos Wanted
Dont lose money
on a trade-in or
consignment!
Sell your vehicle in the
Daily Journals
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Reach 82,500 drivers
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Call (650)344-5200
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Tax Deduction, We do the Paperwork,
Free Pickup, Running or Not - in most
cases. Help yourself and the Polly Klaas
Foundation. Call (800)380-5257.
Wanted 62-75 Chevrolets
Novas, running or not
Parts collection etc.
So clean out that garage
Give me a call
Joe 650 342-2483
ADVERTISE
YOUR SERVICE
in the
HOME & GARDEN SECTION
Offer your services to 76,500 readers a day, from
Palo Alto to South San Francisco
and all points between!
Call (650)344-5200
Bath
Grout Cleaning
April Special
Save $$
$150. Single bathroom up to 150 sq ft
color tile repair and match
marble and granite restoration
complete bathroom remodels
KAM Bath Restore -
650-652-9664
Lic 839815
Building/Remodeling
DRAFTING SERVICES
for
Remodels, Additions,
and
New Construction
(650)343-4340
Contractors
RISECON
NORTH AMERICA
General Contractors /
Building & Design
New construction, Kitchen-Bath Re-
models, Metal Fabrication, Painting
Call for free design consultation
(650) 274-4484
www.risecon.com
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Cleaning
* BLANCAS CLEANING
SERVICES
$25 OFF First Cleaning
Commercial - Residential
(we also clean windows)
Good References 10 Years Exp.
FREE Estimates
(650) 867-9969
MENAS
Cleaning Services
(650)704-2496
Great Service at a Reasonable Price
16+ Years in Business
Move in/out
Steam Carpet
Windows & Screens
Pressure Washing
www.menascleaning.com
LICENSED & INSURED
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HANDY MANDY
Carpet Upholstery
Rugs Dryer + Vents
Tile + Grout Cleaning
Excellentt Workmanship
Good Refferences
Free Estimates
(650)245-7631 Direct
30 Years in Business
Cleaning Concrete
Construction
BELMONT
CONSTRUCTION
Residential & Commercial
Carpentry & Plumbing
Remodeling &
New Construction
Kitchen, Bath,
Structural Repairs
Additions, Decks,
Stairs, Railings
Lic#836489, Ins. & Bonded
All work guaranteed
Call now for a free estimate
650-766-1244
Kevin@belmontconstructionca.com
Construction Decks & Fences
MARSH FENCE
& DECK CO.
State License #377047
Licensed Insured Bonded
Fences - Gates - Decks
Stairs - Retaining Walls
10-year guarantee
Quality work w/reasonable prices
Call for free estimate
(650)571-1500
Doors
30 INCH white screen door, new $20
leave message 650-341-5364
Electricians
ALL ELECTRICAL
SERVICE
650-322-9288
for all your electrical needs
ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUP
ELECTRICIAN
For all your
electrical needs
Residential, Commercial,
Troubleshooting,
Wiring & Repairing
Call Ben at (650)685-6617
Lic # 427952
Gardening
ANGEL TRUMPET VINE - wine colored
blooms, $40., SSF, Bill (650)871-7200
GARDEN PLANTS - Calla lilies, princess
plant, ferns, inexpensive, ranging $4-15.,
much more, (415)346-6038
Flooring
DHA
WOODFLOORING
Wood Flooring
Installation & Refinishing
Lic.# 958104
(650)346-2707
Gutters
ESTATE SHEET METAL
Lic.# 727803
Rain Gutters,
Service & Repairs
General Sheet Metal,
Heating,
Custom Copper Work
Free Estimates
(650)875-6610
O.K.S RAINGUTTER
Gutter Cleaning - Leaf Guard
Gutter & Roof Repairs
Custom Down Spouts
Drainage Solutions
10% Senior Discount
CA Lic# 794353/Insured
(650)556-9780
Handy Help
DISCOUNT HANDYMAN
& PLUMBING
Carpentry Plumbing
Kitchens Bathrooms
Dry Rot Decks
Priced for You! Call John
(650)296-0568
Free Estimates
Lic.#834170
FIX-IT-LIST
$399
10 items~labor
Roof Leak $299
(650) 868-8492
HONEST HANDYMAN
Remodeling, Plumbing.
Electrical, Carpentry,
General Home Repair,
Water Damage,
New Construction
No Job Too Small
Lic.# 891766
(650)740-8602
RDS HOME REPAIRS
Quality, Dependable
Handyman Service
General Home Repairs
Improvements
Routine Maintenance
(650)573-9734
www.rdshomerepairs.com
Handy Help
SENIOR HANDYMAN
Specializing in Any Size Projects
Painting Electrical
Carpentry Dry Rot
40 Yrs. Experience
Retired Licensed Contractor
(650)201-6854
Hardwood Floors
KO-AM
HARDWOOD FLOORING
Hardwood & Laminate
Installation & Repair
Refinish
High Quality @ Low Prices
Call 24/7 for Free Estimate
800-300-3218
408-979-9665
Lic. #794899
Hauling
AM/PM HAULING
Haul Any Kind of Junk
Residential & Commercial
Free Estimates!
We recycle almost everything!
Go Green!
Call Joe
(650)722-3925
Hauling
CHEAP
HAULING!
Light moving!
Haul Debris!
650-583-6700
Interior Design
REBARTS
INTERIORS
Hunter Douglas Gallery
Free Measuring & Install.
247 California Dr., Burl.
(650)348-1268
990 Industrial Blvd., #106
SC (800)570-7885
www.rebarts.com
Landscaping
Moving
Bay Area
Relocation Services
Specializing in:
Homes, Apts., Storages
Professional, friendly, careful.
Peninsulas Personal Mover
Commercial/Residential
Fully Lic. & Bonded CAL -T190632
Call Armando (650) 630-0424
Painting
CRAIGS PAINTING
Interior & Exterior
Quality Work
Reasonable Rates
Free Estimates
(650)553-9653
Lic# 857741
DECOR PAINTING
Meticulous Worker,
Decorative eye
Wall covering,
Interior & Exterior.
(650)574-4107
Lic# 762988
JON LA MOTTE
PAINTING
Interior & Exterior
Pressure Washing
Free Estimates
(650)368-8861
Lic #514269
Painting
MTP
Painting/Waterproofing
Drywall Repair/Tape/Texture
Power Washing-Decks, Fences
No Job Too Big or Small
Lic.# 896174
Call Mike the Painter
(650)271-1320
Plaster/Stucco
JK PLASTERING
Interior Exterior
Free Estimates
Lic.# 966463
(650)799-6062
Plumbing
$69 TO CLEAN
ANY CLOGGED DRAIN!
Sewer trenchless
Pipe replacement
Replace sewer line without
ruining your yard
(650) 898-4444
Lic#933572
Tile
CUBIAS TILE
Marble, Stone & porcelain
Kitchens, bathrooms, floors,
fireplaces, entryways, decks, tile
repair, grout repair
Free Estimates Lic.# 955492
Mario Cubias
(650)784-3079
Window Washing
Notices
NOTICE TO READERS:
California law requires that contractors
taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor
or materials) be licensed by the Contrac-
tors State License Board. State law also
requires that contractors include their li-
cense number in their advertising. You
can check the status of your licensed
contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-
321-CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking
jobs that total less than $500 must state
in their advertisements that they are not
licensed by the Contractors State Li-
cense Board.
Accounting
FIRST PENINSULA
ACCOUNTING
Benjamin Lewis Lesser
Certified Public Accountant
Tax & Accounting Services
Businesses & Individual
(650)689-5547
benlesser@peninsulacpa.com
Attorneys
* BANKRUPTCY *
Huge credit card debt?
Job loss? Foreclosure?
Medical bills?
YOU HAVE OPTIONS
Call for a free consultation
(650)363-2600
This law firm is a debt relief agency
FAMILY LAW/DIVORCE
30 Year Experienced Top
Quality Attorney, Offers
Reduced Rates for New
May Clients.
1840 Gateway Dr., 2nd floor
San Mateo
Ira H. Zelnigher, J.D., LL.M.
(650) 342-3777
Beauty
Let the beautiful
you be reborn at
PerfectMe by Laser
A fantastic body contouring
spa featuring treatments
with Zerona
,
VelaShape IIand
VASER
Shape.
Sessions range from
$100 - $150 with our
exclusive membership!
To find out more and
make an appointment call
(650)375-8884
BURLINGAME
perfectmebylaser.com
Dental Services
DR. SAMIR NANJAPA DDS
Family Dentistry &
Smile Restoration
UCSF Dentistry Faculty
Cantonese, Mandarin &
Hindi Spoken
650-477-6920
320 N. San Mateo Dr. Ste 2
San Mateo
Divorce
DIVORCE CENTERS
OF CALIFORNIA
Low Cost
non-attorney service
UNCONTESTED
DIVORCE
650.347.2500
520 So. El Camino Real #650
San Mateo, CA 94402
www.divorcecenters.com
Se habla Espaol
I am not an attorney.
I can only provide self help services
at your specic directions
Food
AYA SUSHI
The Best Sushi
& Ramen in Town
1070 Holly Street
San Carlos
(650)654-1212
BROADWAY GRILL
Express Lunch
Special $8.00
1400 Broadway
Burlingame
(650)343-9733
www.bwgrill.com
FIND OUT!
What everybody is
talking about!
South Harbor
Restaurant & Bar
425 Marina Blvd., SSF
(650)589-1641
Food
GOT BEER?
We Do!
Holiday Banquet
Headquarters
Steelhead Brewing Co.
333 California Dr.
Burlingame
(650)344-6050
www.steelheadbrewery.com
Grand Opening
RED CRAWFISH
CRAVING CAJUN?
401 E. 3rd Ave. @ S. Railroad
San Mateo 94401
redcrawfishsf.com
(650) 347-7888
SUNSHINE CAFE
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
1750 El Camino Real
San Mateo
(Borel Square)
(650)357-8383
Food
GULLIVERS
RESTAURANT
Early Bird Special
Prime Rib Complete Dinner
Mon-Thu
1699 Old Bayshore Blvd. Burlingame
(650)692-6060
JACKS
RESTAURANT
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
1050 Admiral Ct., #A
San Bruno
(650)589-2222
JacksRestaurants.com
NEALS COFFEE
SHOP
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Senior Meals, Kids Menu
www.nealscoffeeshop.com
1845 El Camino Real
Burlingame
(650)692-4281
SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE
BRUNCH
Crowne Plaza
1221 Chess Dr., Hwy. 92 at
Foster City Blvd. Exit
Foster City
(650)570-5700
THE AMERICAN BULL
BAR & GRILL
19 large screen HD TVs
Full Bar & Restaurant
www.theamericanbull.com
1819 El Camino, in
Burlingame Plaza
(650)652-4908
THE MELTING POT
Dinner for 2 - $98.
4 Course Fondue Feast &
Bottle of Wine
1 Transit Way San Mateo
(650)342-6358
www.melting pot.com
Fitness
DOJO USA
World Training Center
Martial Arts & Tae Bo Training
www.dojousa.net
731 Kains Ave, San Bruno
(650)589-9148
Furniture
Bedroom Express
Where Dreams Begin
2833 El Camino Real
San Mateo - (650)458-8881
184 El Camino Real
So. S. Francisco -(650)583-2221
www.bedroomexpress.com
Health & Medical
BACK, LEG PAIN OR
NUMBNESS?
Non-Surgical
Spinal Decompression
Dr. Thomas Ferrigno D.C.
650-231-4754
177 Bovet Rd. #150 San Mateo
BayAreaBackPain.com
REVIV
MEDICAL SPA
www.revivmedspa.com
31 S. El Camino Real
Millbrae
(650)697-3339
SLEEP APNEA
We can treat it
without CPAP!
Call for a free
sleep apnea screening
650-583-5880
Millbrae Dental
STRESSED OUT?
IN PAIN?
I CAN HELP YOU
Sessions start from $20
Call 650-235-6761
Will Chen ACUPUNCTURE
12220 6th Ave, Belmont
www.willchenacupuncture.com
Health & Medical
TOENAIL FUNGUS?
FREE Consultation for
Laser Treatment
(650)347-0761
Dr. Richard Woo, DPM
San Mateo
Insurance
AARP AUTO
INSURANCE
Great insurance
Great price
Special rates for
drivers over 50
650-593-7601
ISU LOVERING
INSURANCE SERVICES
1121 Laurel St.,
San Carlos
BARRETT
INSURANCE
www.barrettinsuranceservices.net
Eric L. Barrett,
CLU, RHU, REBC, CLTC, LUTCF
President
Barrett Insurance Services
(650)513-5690
CA. Insurance License #0737226
HEALTH INSURANCE
Paying too much for COBRA?
No coverage?
.... Not good!
I can help.
John Bowman
(650)525-9180
CA Lic #0E08395
Jewelers
KUPFER
JEWELRY
We Buy
Coins, Jewelry,
Watches, Platinum,
& Diamonds.
Expert fine watch
& jewelry repair.
Deal with experts.
1211 Burlingame Ave.
Burlingame
www.kupferjewelry.com
(650) 347-7007
Legal Services
LEGAL
DOCUMENTS PLUS
Non-Attorney document
preparation: Divorce,
Pre-Nup, Adoption, Living Trust,
Conservatorship, Probate,
Notary Public. Response to
Lawsuits: Credit Card
Issues,Breach of Contract
Jeri Blatt, LDA #11
Registered & Bonded
(650)574-2087
legaldocumentsplus.com
"I am not an attorney. I can only
provide self help services at your
specific direction."
Marketing
GROW
YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
Get free help from
The Growth Coach
Go to
www.buildandbalance.com
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Massage Therapy
A+ DAY SPA MASSAGE
GRAND OPENING SPECIAL
Mention this ad for $10 off one hour
One hour $60, Half hour $40
Open every day, 9:30am to 9:30pm
(650)299-9332
615 Woodside Rd #5
Redwood City
Massage Therapy
ASIAN MASSAGE
$48 per Hour
New Customers Only
For First 20 Visits
Open 7 days, 10 am -10 pm
633 Veterans Blvd., #C
Redwood City
(650)556-9888
GRAND OPENING
ASIAN MASSAGE
$50 for 1 hour
Angel Spa
667 El Camino Real, Redwood City
(650)363-8806
7 days a week, 9:30am-9:30pm
GRAND OPENING!
CRYSTAL WAVE SPA
Body & Foot Massage
Facial Treatment
1205 Capuchino Ave.
Burlingame
(650)558-1199
HAPPY FEET
Massage
& 25th Ave., San Mateo
(650)638-9399
$30.00/Hr Foot Massage
$50.00/Hr Full Body Massage
HEALING MASSAGE
SPECIAL $10 OFF
SWEDISH MASSAGE
2305-A Carlos Street
Moss Beach
(On Hwy 1 next to Post office)
(650)563-9771
SUNFLOWER MASSAGE
Grand Opening!
$10. Off 1-Hour Session!
1482 Laurel St.
San Carlos
(Behind Trader Joes)
Open 7 Days/Week, 10am-10pm
(650)508-8758
TRANQUIL
MASSAGE
951 Old County Road
Suite 1
Belmont
650-654-2829
Massage Therapy
YOU HAVE IT-
WELL BUY IT
We buy and pawn:
Gold Jewelry
Art Watches
Musical Instrument
Paintings Diamonds
Silverware Electronics
Antique Furniture
Computers TVs Cars
Open 7 days
Buy *Sell*Loan
590 Veterans Blvd.
Redwood City
(650)368-6855
Needlework
LUV2
STITCH.COM
Needlepoint!
Fiesta Shopping Center
747 Bermuda Dr., San Mateo
(650)571-9999
Pet Services
BOOMERANG
PET EXPRESS
All natural, byproduct free
pet foods!
Home Delivery
www.boomerangpetexpress.com
(650)989-8983
Real Estate Loans
REAL ESTATE LOANS
We Fund Bank Turndowns!
Direct Private Lender
Homes Multi-family
Mixed-Use Commercial
WE BUY TRUST DEED NOTES
FICO Credit Score Not a Factor
PURCHASE, REFINANCE,
CASH OUT
Investors welcome
Loan servicing since 1979
650-348-7191
Wachter Investments, Inc.
Real Estate Broker #746683
Nationwide Mortgage
Licensing System ID #348268
CA Dept. of Real Estate
Seniors
AFFORDABLE
24-hour Assisted Living
Care located in
Burlingame
Mills Estate Villa
&
Burlingame Villa
- Short Term Stays
- Dementia & Alzheimers
Care
- Hospice Care
(650)692-0600
Lic.#4105088251/
415600633
Do you need help
finding the right senior
community for your parent?
I offer personalized guidance to
help make the right choices.
Laurie Lindquist 650-787-8292
Your Senior Housing Resource
A free service to families
LASTING IMPRESSIONS
ARE OUR FIRST PRIORITY
Cypress Lawn
1370 El Camino Real
Colma
(650)755-0580
www.cypresslawn.com
STERLING COURT
ACTIVE INDEPENDENT &
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Tours 10AM-4PM
2 BR,1BR & Studio
Luxury Rental
650-344-8200
850 N. El Camino Real San Mateo
sterlingcourt.com
WORLD 31
By Charles Hutzler
and Matthew Lee
BEIJING The diplomatic disar-
ray deepened Thursday after a blind
activist reversed course and asked to
leave China with his family, aban-
doning an arduously negotiated
agreement even though he had left
the protection of the U.S. Embassy
and was in a Beijing hospital ringed
by Chinese police.
Bewildered and alone with his wife
and children, Chen Guangcheng peri-
odically switched on a cellphone to
tell friends and foreign media he felt
scared and wanted to go abroad, and
that he had not seen U.S. ofcials in
over a day.
He even called in to a congression-
al hearing in Washington, telling law-
makers he wanted to meet with U.S.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham
Clinton. I hope I can get more help
from her, Chen said.
Chens high-prole effort to keep
his case in the
public eye served
to increase pres-
sure on
Washington and
e m b a r r a s s
Beijing as it
hosted Clinton
and other U.S.
ofcials for
annual talks on
global political
and economic hotspots.
Taken aback at Chens change of
heart, U.S. diplomats spent much of
Thursday trying to conrm that the
family wanted to leave, and they
eventually said they would try to help
him. Still, it remained unclear how
they might do so now that he has left
the embassy, or whether the Chinese
would be willing to renegotiate a deal
that both sides thought had been set-
tled a day earlier.
In Washington, State Department
spokesman Mark Toner conrmed
U.S. ofcials werent able to see
Chen in person Thursday but spoke
twice with him by telephone, and
once with his wife, Yuan Weijing,
outside the hospital.
Its our desire to meet with him
tomorrow or in the coming days,
Toner said. But I cant speak to
whether well have access to him. I
just dont know.
Earlier, State Department spokes-
woman Victoria Nuland said U.S.
ofcials would continue to work with
Chen and his wife to try to nd a sat-
isfactory new solution. We need to
consult with them further to get a bet-
ter sense of what they want to do and
consider their options, Nuland said.
Meanwhile, the Obama administra-
tions handling of the case drew sharp
criticism from Mitt Romney and
Republican lawmakers. Campaigning
in Virginia, the Republican presiden-
tial candidate said reports that
American ofcials allowed Chen to
leave the embassy represented a dark
day for freedom and a day of shame
for the Obama administration.
Activists fate deepens U.S.-China suspicions
REUTERS
U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, left, and his staff step out of a hearing to take an
unplanned phone call from blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng,with
help from ChinaAid Association Inc founder Bob Fu, center, in the middle
of a Congressional-Executive Commission on China hearing on Chens
case, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Chen
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