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Clad and proud in blue

San Mateo County officers, deputies
relay experience from NYPD funerals
By Samantha Weigel
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

A sea of blue on New York Citys streets.

Thats how many described the scene at
the recent funerals of two police officers
gunned down in the midst of national tensions between law enforcement and protesters.
Despite never meeting the victims,
dozens of Bay Area officers traveled across
the country in solidarity to attend New York
police Officer Wenjian Lius Sunday funeral
and Officer Rafael Ramos Dec. 27 service.

It was really just an emotional experience being around that many police officers
in one area and realizing, even though we
work across the country, were all part of the
same profession and were human beings,
said South San Francisco police Officer
Andrew Sargenti. It was coming together
for the worst thing imaginable two officers being ambushed and killed in the line of
duty. But it really showed when one of us
falls, there will be people there to show that
theyre not alone.

COURTESY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO POLICE

Above: Police line New York streets during

Officer Wenjian Lius funeral Sunday. Left: A
South San Francisco police badge is seen at a
candle memorial site for New York police
Officer Rafael Ramos Dec. 27.

See FUNERALS, Page 19

Planners to
weigh inon
downtown

JE SUIS CHARLIE

Land use plan moves to South San Francisco

City Council for approval later this month
By Angela Swartz
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

REUTERS

People hold up posters, which include Charlie Hebdo Editor Stephane Charbonnier (front), a cartoonist known as Charb, and
Jean Cabut (back L), a cartoonist known as Cabu, during a vigil to pay tribute to the victims of a shooting at the offices of
weekly satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Hooded gunmen stormed the Paris offices of the magazine known for
lampooning Islam and other religions, killing at least 12 people, including two police officers, in the worst militant attack on
French soil in decades. SEE STORY PAGE 8

City moves to update climate action plan

South San Franciscos downtown plan a vision for a

more vibrant space is getting closer to being enacted.
The Downtown Station Area Land Use Plan is a guide to
developing properties within the half-mile area of the citys
Caltrain station over the next 20 years. The Planning
Commission will vote Thursday, Jan. 8 on whether to enact
the plan that begins with changing parking from angled to
parallel, redoing facades, offering loans for putting in new
awnings, working on sidewalks, adding plazas and perhaps
creating a pedestrian-only part of Grand Avenue.
Eventually, the plan calls for adding more high-density,
mixed-use development with workforce and market rate
housing, retail and office space. A draft of this plan was
released last July and theres been a series of public input
sessions, along with consideration of an environmental
impact report, which the Planning Commission will also

See PLAN, Page 20

African-American Parent Advisory group forms

San Mateo officials discuss bulk power purchases, energy efficiency South City school officials seek to address special education disparities
By Samantha Weigel
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

Adhering to state recommendations and

promoting sustainability has prompted San
Mateo city officials to draft a Climate
Action Plan outlining methods to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions.

Expanding electric vehicle charging By Angela Swartz

infrastructure, requiring large developments
to use on-site renewable energy systems and DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
incentivizing energy efficiency upgrades
are several suggestions the Sustainability
In an effort to better engage Africanand Planning commissions discussed at a American parents of students in the South
San Francisco Unified School District who
See CLIMATE, Page 18 tend to be placed in special education at a

higher rate, the district is establishing its

first ever African-American Parent Advisory
Committee.
A small percentage the districts 9,734
students are African-American, but a disproportionate amount of the students are in spe-

See ADVISORY, Page 18

FOR THE RECORD

Thursday Jan. 8, 2015

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Thought for the Day

Contempt for happiness is usually contempt
for other peoples happiness, and is an elegant
disguise for hatred of the human race.
Bertrand Russell, English philosopher and mathematician

This Day in History

1815

The last major engagement of the War

of 1812 came to an end as U.S. forces
led by Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson
defeated the British in the Battle of
New Orleans. (Given the slowness of
communications at the time, the battle took place even though the United
States and Britain had already signed a
peace treaty.)

In 1 6 4 2 , astronomer Galileo Galilei died in Arcetri, Italy.

In 1 7 9 0 , President George Washington delivered his first
State of the Union address to Congress in New York.
In 1 8 6 3 , Americas First Transcontinental Railroad had its
beginnings as California Gov. Leland Stanford broke
ground for the Central Pacific Railroad in Sacramento. (The
transcontinental railroad was completed in Promontory,
Utah, in May 1869.)
In 1 9 1 2 , the African National Congress was founded in
Bloemfontein, South Africa.
In 1 9 3 5 , rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley was born in
Tupelo, Mississippi.
In 1 9 5 9 , Charles de Gaulle was inaugurated as president of
Frances Fifth Republic.
In 1 9 6 4 , President Lyndon B. Johnson, in his State of the
Union address, declared an unconditional war on poverty in
America.
In 1 9 6 5 , the Star of India and other gems stolen from the
American Museum of Natural History in New York the previous October were recovered from a bus depot locker in
Miami.
In 1 9 7 5 , Judge John J. Sirica ordered the early release from
prison of Watergate figures John W. Dean III, Herbert W.
Kalmbach and Jeb Stuart Magruder. Democrat Ella Grasso
was sworn in as Connecticuts first female governor. Opera
singer Richard Tucker, 61, died in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Birthdays

Rock musician
Robby Krieger is
69.
Actor-comedian Larry Storch is 92. Actor Ron Moody is 91.
Broadcast journalist Sander Vanocur is 87. CBS newsman
Charles Osgood is 82. Singer Shirley Bassey is 78. Game
show host Bob Eubanks is 77. Country-gospel singer Cristy
Lane is 75. Rhythm-and-blues singer Anthony Gourdine
(Little Anthony and the Imperials) is 74. Actress Yvette
Mimieux is 73. Singer Juanita Cowart Motley (The
Marvelettes) is 71. Movie director John McTiernan is 64.
Actress Harriet Sansom Harris is 60. Singer-songwriter Ron
Sexsmith is 51. Actress Maria Pitillo is 50. Actress Michelle
Forbes is 50. Singer R. Kelly is 48.

Physicist Stephen
Hawking is 73.

Rock singer David

Bowie is 68.

REUTERS

A man squats next to a dead green turtle along Karachis Clifton, Pakistan.

In other news ...

LOS ANGELES Foie gras lovers
in California can rejoice after a federal
judge on Wednesday blocked the
states ban on the sale of the fatty duck
and goose liver.
U. S. District Judge Stephen V.
Wilson permanently blocked the state
attorney general from enforcing the
law that took effect two years ago,
finding that the federal governments
authority to regulate foie gras and
other poultry products supersedes the
states.
California barred farmers from forcefeeding birds with a tube, which is how
foie gras is produced. The state also
banned sales of the delicacy.
The federal ruling came in a lawsuit
brought by foie gras farmers in
Canada and New York and by the
Hermosa Beach restaurant Hots
Kitchen.
Their attorney, Michael Tenenbaum,
called the ruling a victory not just for
foie gras but for freedom. His statement said Hots Kitchen chef Sean
Chaney is shouting from the rooftop,
Let the foie start flowing again!
Some restaurants had defied or tried
to find loopholes in the ban, including the Presidio Social Club in San
Francisco, whose managers contended
the law didnt apply to them because
the restaurant is on land administered
by a federal agency.

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SAN JOSE A jury has convicted

three Northern California alleged gang
members in the 2010 killings of two
men who were shot after one of them
gave one of the aggressors a dirty
look.
Prosecutors said Tuesday a Santa
Clara County jury convicted Aaron
Lomeli and Abel Herena of first-degree
murder in the slayings of Phillip Ayala
and Alex Rodriguez. Another man,
Juan Cruz, was convicted of seconddegree murder.
Authorities say Rodriguez and Ayala
were leaving a San Jose apartment
building when they ran into the men,
who prosecutors say belong to the
Nortenos street gang.
Witnesses told investigators an
intoxicated Ayala gave Lomeli a dirty
look and that after a verbal altercation
Lomeli ordered the other men to shoot
the pair.
Sentencing is scheduled for April 6.

Cat killer gets two-year prison

sentence for deadly kicking
LOS ANGELES A Long Beach man
who aroused suspicion when he sought
a refund from an animal shelter for dead
defective cats was sentenced Tuesday

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to two years behind bars for animal

cruelty.
Steven Ullery, 24, pleaded guilty in
Los Angeles County Superior Court in
Long Beach to a single count of animal cruelty after a jury deadlocked last
year in a trial involving the deaths of
several adopted cats.
Investigators with the Los Angeles
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals began investigating when
Ullery and his wife returned two dead
cats to an animal shelter in 2013 and
asked for their money back. They discovered the couple had returned three
dead cats to another animal hospital a
few months earlier.
When confronted, Ullery, who
weighs 200 pounds, told investigators
he had kicked a 5-pound kitten because
it bit him, said Deputy District
Attorney Paul Guthrie. He said he
strangled a second cat to put it out of
its misery because he thought it was
having a seizure. He did not admit to
killing the three others.
Jurors deadlocked 11-1 for conviction on all four cruelty counts in
October, Guthrie said. Jurors said the
one holdout thought Ullery acted in
self-defense.
Investigators didnt buy Ullerys
explanations once they discovered the
number of deaths, said Madeline
Bernstein, president of spcaLA.
Its not unheard of for people to
return a dead pet, but the organization
always investigates further.

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Chicago passed a similar ban on the

delicacy but later repealed it.

Federal judge blocks

Californias ban on foie gras

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The Daily Derby race winners are Big Ben No. 4,

in first place; Money Bags, No. 11, in second place;
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LOCAL

Parole board grants one killer release, denies other

By Michelle Durand
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

A Daly City murder convict whose previous release date was overturned by the governor was again granted a shot at freedom by a
parole board that also denied another man
serving time for killing three in unrelated
incidents.
The board at Solano State Prison found Jose
Gilbert Hernandez, 47, suitable for release but
Gov. Jerry Brown could still veto the decision
as he did in 2013. Hernandez is serving 15
years to life in prison for strangling his exgirlfriend with a cable in front of her young
children and staging it as a suicide.
The same board denied parole for Barry
Brown at his 10th hearing since being convicted in the 1974 murders of a high school
classmates mother in Hillsborough, a hitchhiker five days later and a convenience store
clerk in Santa Cruz. Brown is serving life
with the possibility of parole in each death
and must wait another five years before
another hearing.
Although the two men faced the same
parole board, their cases fall two decades and

many circumstances apart.

On Jan. 25, 1993, Hernandez strangled his
ex-girlfriend, Gloria Carrasco, at her Daly
City apartment with a coaxial cable in front
of her 4-year-old and 6-month-old children.
Hernandez staged the scene to look like a suicide, complete with note, and left the body
with the children. The 4-year-old eventually
called her grandmother who found the scene
and alerted police.
On Aug. 31, 1993, Hernandez pleaded no
contest to second-degree murder.
According to court documents filed by
Hernandez when contesting a 2006 parole
denial, Carrasco had been partially suspended
off the ground by the cable which was looped
around her neck and attached to the closet
door hinge. A note nearby read Jose, I love
you. Im sorry. Forgive me.
Hernandez originally told police officers
the couple had broken up approximately
three weeks earlier but he had driven by her
house early that morning and later asked that
they reconcile. When she declined,
Hernandez said he saw the wire on the bedroom floor and decided to murder Carrasco.
After strangling her twice, he repositioned

the cable to make it look like a suicide and

wrote the note before leaving her children
locked inside the home with the body. He
then went to work and a movie.
Long before Hernandezs case, Brown,
then 25, and his girlfriend Carol Campbell,
then 27, fatally shot 53-year-old Lois
McNamara at her Hillsborough home on July
12, 1974, and took off in her car with the
body in the trunk. Brown attended high
school with her son and the two were reportedly quite close. Published reports from the
time indicate the motive was likely robbery
as Campbell tried unsuccessfully to pass as
McNamara to cash a check. Five days later,
hitchhiker Steven Russell, who had just left
the military, was shot in the back of the head.
Police found McNamaras Cadillac at San
Francisco International Airport and, using a
psychic, found the bodies of both people in
the area of Tunitas Creek more than a week
after McNamara went missing.
The couple also killed a 7-Eleven clerk in
Santa Cruz in June prior to McNamaras
shooting, said District Attorney Steve
Wagstaffe who added that Brown now blames
Campbell completely for the murders.

San Mateo groups share in $2.3M of grants

DAILY JOURNAL STAFF REPORT

Several San Mateo organizations are

among those sharing in more than $2.3 million in grants from the Silicon Valley
Community Foundation to fight predatory
lending practices, help immigrant workers
learn English and improve math skills of disadvantaged students.
The grants, ranging in amounts from
$20,000 to $237,000, target three of the
foundations focus areas economic security, immigration and education.
Curbing payday lending increases the
chances of long-term financial security for
low-income families. Those who learn
English become more productive workers and
more integrated into Silicon Valley. And
helping students to master mathematics in
the middle-school years boosts their ability
to succeed in academics and career for a lifetime, Manuel Santamaria, the foundations
vice president of strategic initiatives and
grantmaking, said in a prepared statement.
Payday lending has been a foundation target for quite awhile and the newest grants take
aim at them.
In San Mateo County, East Palo Alto-based
Community Legal Services will receive
$55,000 for education and outreach about
payday lending in southern San Mateo
County, advocacy for local ordinances and a
campaign to implement tougher federal protection rules. The California Reinvestment
Coalition will receive $125,000 to advocate
in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties for the

same federal rules and the Center for

Responsible Lending receives $100,000 to
support statewide policy and monitoring
efforts. The Policy and Economic Research
Council gets $75,000 to help find a collaborative project with the Mission Asset Fund in
both counties to develop a graphic tool to
demonstrate the magnitude of credit invisibility in Silicon Valley. The Public Justice
Foundation will receive $50,000 to combat
payday lending that exploits Native
American tribal immunity and the Youth
Leadership Institute in San Mateo will receive
$125,000 for youth leader involvement in
anti-payday lending campaigns.
Locally, a sizable amount of grant money
will help adults learn English to better succeed on the job.
The San Mateo Community College
Foundation will receive $80,024 for the
English for the Workforce Award program at
Caada College. Puente de la Costa Sur in San
Mateo will receive $50,000 for the South
Coast Rural Literacy Program and the San
Mateo Adult School gets $50,930 for the
Passport to Employment Program. The
Sequoia Union High School District will
receive $60,226 for its Leadership,
Employment, Academic Prep program at the
adult school.
A number of San Mateo County groups also
benefit from grants to help improve math
skills. Those include $35,000 for Aim High
for High School, $75,000 for ALearn,
$50,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the
Peninsula, $50,000 for Citizen Schools

California, $25,000 for the Daly City

Peninsula
Partnership
Collaborative,
$35,000 for the Hispanic Foundation of
Silicon Valley, $85,000 for the Jose Valdes
Math Foundation, $39,700 for the San Mateo
Union High School District, $50,000 for the
Sequoia Union High School District and
$20,000 for the St. James Community
Foundation.
The awards announced Wednesday were
approved by the SVCF Board of Directors in
December.

Thursday Jan. 8, 2015

Police reports
Not so lucky
A woman was scammed out of $500
when she was told that she had won the
lottery and needed to pay IRS fees to
obtain the money on the 500 block of
Kelly Avenue in Half Moon Bay
Wednesday, Dec. 17.

REDWOOD CITY
Burg l ary . Three guns were stolen from a
home on Hudson Street before 9:13 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 25.
Di s turbance. A guest reportedly harassed
the desk clerk on Main Street before 7:44
a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Arm robbery.
Theft. Two men ran away after stealing multiple electronics and video games from a
business on Walnut Street before 8:10 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Vandal i s m. A man was seen slashing tires
of vehicles at Hilton and Manzanita streets
before 9:54 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10.

FOSTER CITY
Burg l ary . A vehicle was broken into and a
purse stolen on Chess Drive before 11:52
a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27.
Arres t. A man was arrested for being drunk
in public after a homeowner caught him
climbing over his fence on Biscayne Avenue
before 11:11 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24.

HALF MOON BAY

Sto l en v ehi cl e. A woman reported that her
vehicle was stolen before it had been burglarized in San Francisco and a spare key
was stolen on the 400 block of Central
Avenue before 9:03 a.m. on Thursday, Dec.
18.

Thursday Jan. 8, 2015

COUNTY GOVERNMENT
The S am Co un t y Tran s i t
Di s tri cts Bo ard o f Di recto rs
swore in four members Wednesday.
Current directors Zo e Kers teenTucker, Kary l Mats umo to and
Adri enne Ti s s i er were reappointed to serve an additional four-yearterm. Bel mo nt Co unci l man Charl es Sto ne was
sworn in as a new director. The board also elected Shi rl ey
Harri s to serve as board chair and Kers teen-Tucker as
vice-chair for 2015.
New San Mateo Co unty Harbo r Di s tri ct commissioners To m Mattus ch and Ni co l e Dav i d were
sworn in Tuesday and attended their rst meeting
Wednesday. Mattusch replaced former commissioner Wi l l
Ho l s i ng er and David replaced former 18-year-commissioner Ji m Tucker. Ro bert Bernardo successfully ran
for re-election Nov. 3 and remains on the districts board
of commissioners.

EDUCATION
The S o ut h S an Fran c i s c o Un i e d S c h o o l
Di s tri ct Bo ard o f Trus tees will look at the feasibility
of expanding Marti n El ementary Scho o l at a special
meeting Thursday, Jan. 8. The reason for the boards
examination is a potential for increased enrollment at the
school due to proposed new development in its attendance
area. Along with the Martin analysis, the board members
also will discuss Meas ure J construction budgets. The
meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the district boardroom, 398 B St. in South San Francisco.

LOCAL/STATE
Hiker rescued after 50-foot fall
A hiker who fell 50 feet down a
Pacifica cliff on Tuesday was successfully rescued and suffered only minor
injuries, fire officials said.
Firefighters found the man at 9:09
p.m. near 700 Palmetto Ave., according
to the North County Fire Authority.
It took rescue crews about two hours
to pull the man from the bottom of a 50foot cliff using a rope system.
He was assessed by paramedics and
transported to a hospital with minor
injuries, according to the fire department.

Skyline Boulevard shut

down after fiery fatal crash
Skyline Boulevard was shut down
Wednesday morning after a fiery crash
there killed a driver at about 3:55 a.m.
The crash was reported on Skyline
Boulevard, also known as state
Highway 35, near King Drive.
Authorities arrived to find a vehicle
south of the intersection engulfed in

Richard Rick Vernon Gibeau

Richard Rick Vernon Gibeau, born

Feb. 22, 1960, in San Francisco, died at
home Jan. 5, 2015,
after a courageous
battle with brain
cancer with his wife
and children by his
side.
In 1980, Rick met
Audit blasts financial
his
wife Mary
management at California courts
(DAmico) and they
married in 1986.
SAN FRANCISCO An audit released Wednesday criticizes
Rick was a fun-lovthe financial management of Californias court system, saying questionable spending by the agency that helps adminis- ing, constantly joking guy willing to
help others. He loved the 49ers, Giants,
ter its budget cost cash-strapped courts millions of dollars.
The Administrative Office of the Courts paid some of its junk food and Pepsi. Rick was a hard
staff members more than the governor and could save $7 mil- worker and great provider, working
lion annually by using state employees instead of contractors seven days a week, supporting his family and educating his children. Rick
and temporary employees in some cases, the audit found.
worked 29 years with Bakers of Paris,
It questioned a total of $30 million in compensation and
while working with CVS and the San
other expenses over a four-year period ending in 2013 and said Mateo Union High School District.
the Judicial Council, which oversees the administrative Rick loved delivering French bread all
office, was not adequately monitoring the offices spending.
over San Francisco.
Rick never lost his sense of humor
and zest for life.
Rick is survived by his wife Mary and
their three children Noelle, Andrew and
Dillon; his sister Michelle Gibeau; and
the McDonald, Dawson and DAmico
families. Rick was close with many
friends and neighbors.

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flames, according to police.
Firefighters extinguished the fire and
found the driver, the sole occupant of
the car, dead inside, police said.
The driver had apparently been driving north there when the car swerved
across the double yellow lines, down an
embankment and into a utility pole,
police Capt. Daniel Steidle said. The
sedan then burst into flames.
The driver was killed in the fire.
Investigators have not been able to
determine the identity of the driver since
the body was badly burned in the fire,
Steidle said.
No other vehicles appear to have been
involved in the crash.
Anyone with information about the
crash is encouraged to call Pacifica
police at (650) 738-7314.

Mayor appoints new

San Francisco supervisor
San

Francisco

Mayor

Ed

Lee

Obituaries
Visitation will be held at the Chapel
of the Highlands from 8:30 a.m. to 10
a.m. Jan. 12, 2015. A funeral mass will
be celebrated at St. Roberts Church,
San Bruno 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12,
2015.

James Edwin Siemer

James Edwin Siemer, born Feb. 11,
1954, died Dec. 11, 2014, at his home
in San Bruno at the age of 60.
He was born in San Francisco to the
late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Siemer and
grew up in Pacifica.
Jim was a machinist at United Airlines
for 25 years. He was a member of The
Ancient and Honorable Order of E
Clampus Vitus and Mountain Charlie
No. 1850. He was also a dedicated lifetime member of the NRA.
Survivors include two daughters:
Melissa Siemer of Seaside and Rachelle
(Robert) Bell of Sunnyvale; one grandchild, James Bell; a sister, Paula Turner
of Redwood City and a brother, Tom
Siemer of Austin, Texas.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Chapel of the
Highlands, 194 Millwood Drive in
Millbrae. Following the service there

Wednesday appointed small business

owner and political activist Julie
Christensen as the new supervisor for
the citys District 3.
The mayor announced his decision to
appoint Christensen at a news conference Wednesday afternoon outside of the
new North Beach branch of the San
Francisco Public Library, a project he
credited Christensen for helping to
bring to fruition.
District 3 covers a diverse array of
neighborhoods such as Fishermans
Wharf, Chinatown, the Financial
District, Union Square and North Beach,
among others.
Lee said Christensen, a North Beach
resident of 21 years and a San Francisco
resident of 35 years, is the owner of a
product development and design strategy consulting firm who has acted as a
political activist in the city for many
years.
Christensen has been an active proponent of pedestrian safety projects and
the extension of the Central Subway,
Lee said.
will be a celebration of life party in his
memory (please contact the family for
time and location). In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the family, E
Clampus Vitus or the NRA.

Lucian Acosta
Lucian Acosta, husband, brother,
stepfather and uncle died peacefully Jan.
6, 2015, at the age of 92.
Lou is survived by
his stepchildren,
nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in
death by his loving
wives, Stella, Alice
and Gloria.
Lou was a very
active member of St.
Gregory Church of
San Mateo; his
involvement included membership in
the Choir, Theatre Guild and The
Gregorians. Amongst many qualities,
Lou will be remembered for his devotion
to loved ones and his joy in connecting
with others.
The funeral mass for Lucian will be
held at St. Gregory Church in San Mateo
10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015.
Arrangements by Sneider & Sullivan
& OConnells Funeral Home, (650)
343-1804.

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Thursday Jan. 8, 2015

Bid decision giving U.S.

Olympic Committee chance
to pick long-term partner
By Eddie Pells

The four cities

and key leaders

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

REUTERS

New legislative leaders, Assemblywoman Toni Atkins and Sen. Kevin de Leon, have said they
want Brown use a projected $2 billion surplus for education, housing and jobs. They both
have said that growing up poor has shaped their political outlook.

Dems press Gov. Brown

to increase help for poor
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SACRAMENTO Anticipating a second

year of surplus, Democratic state lawmakers
are pressuring Gov. Jerry Brown to increase
spending on welfare, health care, child care
and other social programs to assist the
poor.
California is expected to reach record
spending levels behind an influx of tax revenue when the Democratic governor releases
his budget proposal Friday.
The states nonpartisan Legislative
Analysts Office projected state revenue of
$111.4 billion for the 2015-16 fiscal year, a

Bank robbery suspect

IDd by parent to trial

BOSTON: The citys leadership team is spearheaded by

construction magnate John Fish not a flashy name
outside of New England, but a well-connected businessman
with experience in getting projects done. Boston has a plan
that would lean on the cadre of colleges and universities in
the metro area. It has some of the best sports tradition in
the country, including the internationally renowned Boston
Marathon. It also has a history of not delivering well on big
projects see, The Big Dig. Question: How to ensure local
harmony when you were the only city that had protesters on
site of the USOC meeting where the presentations were
made?
LOS ANGELES: Superagent Casey Wasserman is the big
name here, though by some accounts, mayor Eric Garcetti
made the biggest splash at the presentation. Los Angeles is
trying for its third Olympics and ran its campaign that way.
But will that message come off as,Weve Got Experience or
Been There, Done That? More than a quarter of the USOC
board members have deep ties to Los Angeles, as does
former chairman Peter Ueberroth, whose success in
revitalizing the Olympic movement at the 1984 Games in
L.A. still holds currency in the minds of some in the
movement. Questions: Would a refurbished L.A. Coliseum
still be a viable centerpiece, and how does Stan Kroenkes
freshly publicized proposal to build an NFL stadium play
into all of this?
SAN FRANCISCO: Giants president Larry Baer has been out
front in the quest to bring the Olympics to San Francisco.
There are many who dream of placing the crown jewel of
sporting events in this city. But politics and protests are
unpredictable here. High tech and high style is San Franciscos
pitch. Some dream of boat races running under the Golden
Gate Bridge and golf at Pebble Beach. Others see dollar signs
lots of them and hours on buses for an Olympics that,
by necessity, would be sprawling. Question: For a city that
unexpectedly dropped out of the domestic campaign for
2016 because of an imploded stadium deal, is it OK to be
unsure of where opening ceremonies are and where track
and field events will be held?
WASHINGTON: One headliner is former NFL Commissioner
Paul Tagliabue, who commissioned a study that called for
changes at the USOC after its last bout of turmoil a few years
ago. Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis is another big
name. USOC leaders have long talked about finding ways
to get the federal government more involved despite its ban
on direct funding. Some believe the IOC wants to be a
worldwide player more than just three weeks every two
years, and what better place to do that than a city where the
news cycle never ends? Question: Are Olympic leaders
comfortable partnering with a city that has been historically
harsh on them and would keep a steady glare on them for
years?

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The San Mateo bank robbery suspect

reportedly turned into cops by his parents
who recognized him from widely circulated
surveillance video will stand trial on a single felony.
Mohannad Thaher Shehadeh, 20, has
pleaded not guilty to one count of robbery
but was held to answer after a preliminary
hearing on the evidence that included one
prosecution witness and no defense.
Shehadeh was arrested late last month but
did not waive his right to a speedy trial. He
returns to court Jan. 21 to enter a Superior
Court plea and possibly set a trial date.
Prosecutors say on Dec. 22 Shehadeh
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the bank and demanded money but grew
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Brown, however, fended off several new spending plans last year and
has continued to emphasize restraint. At his
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DENVER When the leaders of the U.S.

Olympic Committee meet Thursday, theyll
be deciding on more than a city to put in the
running to host the 2024 Summer Games.
Theyll be picking a partner that will help
shape their future.
Leaders from Boston, Los Angeles, San
Francisco and Washington made presentations last month and will not be present
while the 15 USOC board members debate
the pros and cons of each offering at their
meeting inside the terminal at Denver
International Airport.
The board is expected to make a decision
at this meeting, and when its over, the
USOCs mission will become a broader one.
Yes, the No. 1 focus is giving athletes
resources to get to the medal stand. But an
Olympic bid is also a chance to evaluate the
USOCs work in shoring up international
relations, and that may quickly overshadow
everything else.
The decision the USOC members are making is about more than weather, cool new
venues and a catchy slogan. Its about showing international leaders they understand
the International Olympic Committees
vision, including the new direction IOC
president Thomas Bach pointed toward in
his batch of reforms called Agenda 2020,
which is supposed to make the Olympics a
more sleek, flexible and, in the best-case
scenario, less-expensive endeavor.
The USOC asked all the cities to keep
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House Republicans
try to regroup after
divisivespeaker vote
By Erica Werner
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON

House
Republicans began the new
Congress with old divisions on
display Wednesday, bitter fallout
from a failed rebellion against
Speaker John Boehner.
Boehner took swift action
against two of the dissenters,
knocking them from a key committee. But some of his allies
demanded more, furious at the two
dozen lawmakers who opposed
the Ohioan in Tuesdays speaker
vote. In the process, the GOP is
starting the year with party
infighting instead of a unified
challenge to President Barack
Obama.
All of us think that they should
have retribution, Boehner loyalist Devin Nunes of California said
of the rebels. They put the conservative agenda at risk with their
wanting to be on television and
radio.
The dissidents warned of their
own payback if Boehner does take
further steps against them.
Theres going to be a fight,
said Rep. Louie Gohmert, RTexas, when asked what would

happen if leaders retaliated

against lawmakers who opposed
Boehners re-election. And its
going to be real hard to bring the
party together like they say they
want to do.
The dispute proved a distraction
as Congress convened under full
GOP control for the first time in
eight years. Republicans are pursuing an ambitious agenda,
including early votes on bills to
advance
the
long-stalled
Keystone XL pipeline, change the
definition of full-time work under
Obamas health law, and delay a
key provision of a 2010 financial
regulation law. The White House
has said Obama would veto all
three measures.
In one of its first acts, the
House
passed
legislation
Wednesday to renew the federal
program that props up the private
market for insurance against terrorist attacks.
And in the Senate, now under
GOP control, new Majority Leader
Mitch McConnell of Kentucky
pledged to cooperate with Obama
where possible, on such issues as
trade and tax reform, but to challenge him elsewhere.
The American people elected

REUTERS

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calls on a reporter at a news conference in Washington, D.C.
divided government. But that
doesnt mean they dont want us
to
accomplish
anything,
McConnell said.
In the House, the divisions that
mattered were within the GOP
itself.
Republicans began the day after
Boehners election in a closeddoor meeting where a series of
lawmakers stood up to demand
punishment for the speakers
opponents. Others counseled caution, urging Boehner not to crack
down and instead move forward

and focus on policy issues.

Id rather be magnanimous in
victory, said GOP Rep. Joe
Wilson of South Carolina.
For lawmakers less willing to
move on, their frustration over
the 25 dissenters a historically high total for a speakers race
was about more than the failed
attempt to take down Boehner.
Disorganized and haphazard, the
rebels never coalesced around an
alternate candidate, instead
spreading their votes among
nine people, some of whom got

just one or two votes.

Yet the group included some of
the same lawmakers who forced
the government into a 16-day partial shutdown in the fall of 2013
in a failed effort to end Obamas
health care law, and who have
repeatedly complicated leaders
efforts to pass legislation on
immigration, farm policy and
other topics. Egged on by outside
conservative groups, theyve
forced House leaders into embarrassing retreats on legislation and
humiliations on the House floor.

House GOP forcing 2016 debate on Social Securitys finances

By Stephen Ohlemacher
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON

House
Republicans want Congress to
address the troubled finances of
Social Securitys disability program, setting the stage for a contentious debate that could affect
11 million people in the middle
of the next presidential campaign.
The House has adopted a rule
that could force lawmakers to
tackle the issue by the end of
2016, when the program is projected to run out of reserves, trig-

gering automatic benefit cuts.

An easy fix was available.
Congress could have redirected
payroll tax revenue from Social
Securitys much larger retirement
program, as lawmaker have done
before.
But Tuesdays new rule blocks
such a move, unless as part of a
larger plan to improve Social
Securitys finances, by either cutting benefits or raising taxes.
Tinkering with Social Security
never has been easy, and factoring in election-year politics
makes finding votes even harder
for those alternatives.

Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., said he

sponsored the provision to prevent Congress from raiding the
retirement fund to prop up the disability program.
Reed said lawmakers are working on proposals to bolster the
disability programs finances,
but that taking tax money from
the retirement program is a
short-term Band-Aid.
We need to do better than
that, Reed said.
Added the chairman of the
House
Ways
and
Means
Committee, Rep. Paul Ryan, RWis.: We just want to make sure

we improve the integrity of the

Social Security trust fund all
across the board.
Advocates for older Americans
say the rule could be used to help
push through benefit cuts, especially because House Republicans
have opposed raising taxes.
This is a blatant attempt on
the first day members take office
to sneak a rule into the process
that virtually guarantees devastating cuts for beneficiaries of
the Social Security disability
system, said J. David Cox, president of the American Federation
of Government Employees.

David Certner of AARP said it

would be a mistake to eliminate
the option of redirecting money
from the retirement fund.
Otherwise, we could be facing
a deadline, and certainly over the
last couple of years, weve seen
Congress seemingly unable to
pass bills, even with deadlines in
front of them, Certner said.
New House rules will govern
the chamber for the next two
years. The 36-page set of rules
passed by a vote of 234-172,
with all Democrats opposed and
almost every Republican in
favor.

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Thursday Jan. 8, 2015

Obama to reduce FHA mortgage

premium rate to encourage buying
By Jim Kuhnhenn
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

REUTERS

Barack Obama speaks during a visit to the Ford Assembly Plant in Detroit, Mich.

President issues three

veto threats in two days
By David Espo and Nedra Pickler
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON The White House threatened more vetoes Wednesday against toppriority legislation of the new, Republicancontrolled Congress, and GOP leaders said
they intend to keep challenging President
Barack Obama to sign early measures that
clear the House and Senate with bipartisan
support.
Were calling on the president to ignore
the voices of reaction and join us, Senate
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said as he
and Speaker John Boehner lined up legislation to approve the Keystone XL oil
pipeline, make changes to the health care law
they also have vowed to repeal, and delay a
key provision of a 2010 financial regulation
law.
The conflict comes at a time when the president and the two Republican congressional
leaders have all stressed the opportunity for
bipartisanship in the two years ahead, and
polls generally indicate the public wants
divided government to produce compromise
instead of gridlock. By approving measures
with bipartisan support the pipeline legislation has well over 60 supporters from
both parties in the Senate it appears
Republicans are trying to make the president
pay at least a short-term political price if he
makes good on his veto threats.
Far larger and more partisan fights likely
lie ahead, particularly if, as expected,
Republicans attempt to seek large savings in
government benefit programs as part of an

attempt to balance the budget.

One day after saying Obama would reject
the pipeline bill, the White House said he
would veto legislation to make a change in
the health care law he signed into law four
years ago.
In a written veto threat, the administration
said the measure would significantly
increase the deficit, reduce the number of
Americans with employer-based health insurance coverage, and create incentives for
employers to shift their employees to parttime work - causing the problem it intends to
solve.
The measure would increase the definition
of a full-time worker who must be offered
health coverage at work to 40 hours from the
current 30.
A similar bill cleared the House last year
with the support of 18 Democrats but died in
the Senate, which was then under Democratic
control.
Republicans argue the health laws 30-hour
requirement is encouraging companies to cut
workers hours. They cited a study by the conservative Hoover Institution that says 2.6
million Americans making less than
$30,000 a year are most at risk of having
their work time and wages cut as a result of
the 30-hour rule. Of that group, it said 63
percent are women and over half have a high
school diploma or less education.
But the White House said in a statement
there is no evidence the law has caused a
broad shift to part-time work, and said the
new measure would create incentives for companies to shift employees to part-time work.

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WASHINGTON First-time homebuyers

who obtain government-backed loans would
benefit from an Obama administration move
to lower mortgage insurance premiums.
Under the plan, the Federal Housing
Administration will reduce its annual mortgage insurance premiums by 0.5 percentage
points, to 0.85 percent. The White House
said Wednesday the reduction means new
home buyers would pay $900 less a year
than they would without the change.
The rate drop announcement will be a centerpiece of President Barack Obamas trip to
Phoenix on Thursday. Obama is making
stops in Michigan, Arizona and Tennessee
this week, drawing attention to the themes
he intends to highlight in his State of the
Union address on Jan. 20.
The lower insurance fees would have a
modest impact on sales, with the administration forecasting an increase of as much as
250,000 over the next three years. That
pales in size to the broader market, repre-

senting an increase of less than 2 percent a

year in projected sales.
Homeowners who refinance into an FHA
mortgage would also benefit from the
change. The White House estimated more
than 800,000 homeowners could save on
their monthly mortgage payments.
Even with the reduction, the new 0.85 percent premium is higher than historic norms.
The rate was initially increased to raise FHA
capital reserves, which took a hit during the
housing crisis.
Home sales went through a slowdown in
2014, as rising home values pushed many
would-be buyers to the sidelines. Wage
growth has failed to match the sharp
increase in home prices since the market
bottomed out in 2012, leaving many
Americans without the incomes or down
payment savings to buy a home.
Sales of existing homes are projected to
total 4.94 million in 2014, down from 5.1
million in the previous year, according to
the National Association of Realtors.
Analysts say sales of 5.5 million are normal
in a healthy market.

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One surrenders in French shooting, two still sought

By Elaine Ganley and Lori Hinnant
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

REUTERS

Firefighters carry a victim on a stretcher at the scene of a shooting at the Paris offices of
Charlie Hebdo, a satirical newspaper.

French newspaper has history of

angering Muslims with cartoons
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PARIS The French newspaper Charlie

Hebdos staple is provocation and it pokes
fun at popes, presidents as well as the Prophet
Muhammad.
The satirical weekly has a history of drawing outrage across the Muslim world with
crude cartoons of Islams holiest figure. The
magazines offices, where 12 people were
killed by gunmen Wednesday, were firebombed in November 2011 after it published a
spoof issue that invited Muhammad to be its
guest editor and put his caricature on the cover.
A year later, the magazine published more

Muhammad drawings amid an uproar over an

anti-Muslim film. The cartoons depicted
Muhammad naked and in demeaning or pornographic poses. As passions raged, the French
government defended free speech even as it
rebuked Charlie Hebdo for fanning tensions.
The small-circulation weekly leans toward
the left and takes pride in making acerbic
commentary on world affairs through cartoons and spoof reports.
We treat the news like journalists. Some
use cameras, some use computers. For us, its
a paper and pencil, the Muhammad cartoonist, who goes by the name Luz, told the
Associated Press in 2012.
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PARIS One man sought in the deadly

shooting at a French satirical paper has
turned himself in, and police hunted
Thursday for two heavily armed men with
possible links to al-Qaida in the militarystyle, methodical killing of 12 people at
the office of a satirical newspaper that caricatured the Prophet Muhammad.
President Francois Hollande, visiting the
scene of Frances deadliest such attack in
more than half a century, called the assault
on the weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo an
act of exceptional barbarism.
France raised its terror alert system to the
maximum Attack Alert - and bolstered
security with more than 800 extra soldiers
to guard media offices, places of worship,
transport and other sensitive areas. Fears
had been running high in France and elsewhere in Europe that jihadis trained in warfare abroad would stage attacks at home.
French brothers Said and Cherif Kouachi,
in their early 30s, should be considered
armed and dangerous, according to a police
bulletin released early Thursday. Mourad
Hamyd, 18, surrendered at a police station
in Charleville-Mezieres, a small town in
Frances eastern Champagne region, said
Paris prosecutors spokeswoman Agnes
Thibault-Lecuivre. She did not offer details
on Hamyds relationship with the men.
Heavily armed police moved into the
nearby city of Reims, searching for the suspects without success, Thibault-Lecuivre
said. Video from BFM-TV showed police
dressed in white apparently taking samples
inside an apartment. It was not immediately
clear who lived there.
One of the police officials said they were

linked to a Yemeni terrorist network, and

Cedric Le Bechec, a witness who encountered the escaping gunmen, quoted the
attackers as saying: You can tell the media
that its al-Qaida in Yemen.
The officials spoke on condition of
anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the sensitive and
ongoing investigation.
Cherif Kouachi was sentenced to 18
months in prison after being convicted of
terrorism charges in 2008 for helping funnel fighters to Iraqs insurgency. He said he
was outraged at the torture of Iraqi inmates
at the U. S. prison at Abu Ghraib near
Baghdad.
The masked, black-clad men with assault
rifles stormed the offices near Paris
Bastille monument in the Wednesday noontime attack on the publication, which had
long drawn condemnation and threats - it
was firebombed in 2011 - for its depictions
of Islam, although it also satirized other
religions and political figures.
Shouting Allahu akbar! as they fired,
the men used fluent, unaccented French as
they called out the names of specific
employees.
Artist Corinne Rey told the French newspaper LHumanite that she punched in the
security code to the Charlie Hebdo offices
after she and her young daughter were brutally threatened by the gunmen.
Eight journalists, two police officers, a
maintenance worker and a visitor were
killed, said prosecutor Francois Molins. He
said 11 people were wounded - four of them
seriously.
After fleeing, the attackers collided with
another vehicle, then carjacked another car
before disappearing in broad daylight,
Molins said.

Spain increases terror threat level after attack

By Alan Clendenning
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADRID Spain raised its terror threat

level Wednesday following the attack on a
French satirical newspaper that killed 12
people.
But Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez
Diaz said there was no intelligence indicating the nation faces imminent danger more
than a decade after it was hit with Europes
worst Islamic terror attack.
The threat level was raised from Level 2 to
Level 3, with four being the highest on the
scale. The move means that authorities will
increase security measures at key infrastructure installations, but Fernandez Diaz didnt

specify which ones.

Spain last used the terror Level 3 measure
in June for nine days when the country prepared for the coronation of King Felipe VI.
About 200 people in Madrid gathered outside the French Embassy Wednesday night
to voice their outrage about the attack on
the Charlie Hebdo newspaper. Some held
pens aloft in support of the newspapers
satirical cartoon-like drawings while others
chanted Freedom of Expression and We
Are All Charlie.
A similar rally with about 200 people was
held outside the French Consulate in
Barcelona.
In March 2004, bombs on rush-hour
trains killed 191 people in Madrid in
Europes most deadly Islamic terror attack.

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Thursday Jan. 8, 2015

Trash the initiative to overturn plastic bag ban

Other voices

Pasadena Star-News

ith a host of contentious propositions expected on Novembers

ballot, an early favorite has
emerged for the title of the most disingenuous initiative of 2015.
That distinction goes to the so-called
American Progressive Bag Alliance for its
referendum to overturn Californias rst-inthe-nation plastic bag ban.
The plastics industry turned in more than
800,000 signatures last week to put the
ban up for a vote and prevent Senate Bill
270 from taking effect Jan. 1 as scheduled.
It had to collect 504,760 valid signatures
to qualify for the ballot.
A spokesman for the referendum said it is
necessary because the legislation seeks to
ban a 100 percent recyclable product. But
despite repeated attempts to ramp up bag
recycling, Californians recycle only 3 percent of them. By delaying the ban for at
least a year, the referendum means
Californians will throw away another 18
billion bags. That will be more than $100
million in the plastic bag industrys pockets for an investment of just $3 million to
collect the signatures, so the industry had
nothing to lose. We hope voters see
through it.
The referendum is yet another example of
an out-of-state business abusing the states

initiative process. There is nothing grassroots about it. The plastics industry paid
the signature gatherers, and 98 percent of
the money came from out of state. More
than $500,000 came from Hylex Poly of
South Carolina, the largest plastic-bag
manufacturer in the nation.
Polling shows 60 percent of Californians
support the ban. More than 100 California
cities have enacted local ordinances banning single-use bags, including Los
Angeles and more than 40 cities in the Bay
Area including San Jose, San Francisco and
most cities in San Mateo County.
Plastic bag manufacturers like people to
believe the bags are free. But in addition to
the purchase price markets pay, the state
spends more than $400 million roughly
$10 per resident a year trying to prevent
litter from polluting our waterways. Plastic
bags account for 10 to 25 percent of that
litter.
And 80 percent of all trash in the worlds
oceans is the result of land-based litter,
much of it plastic bags. Hundreds of thousands of marine animals die every year
from ingesting plastic in streams, rivers
and oceans. The material takes hundreds of
thousands of years to decompose, according to the California Coastal Commission,

and the problem will only get worse if

Californians continue to use plastic bags.
Plastic bag bans work. Litter surveys
before and after the ban was enacted in San
Jose showed that trash had been reduced by
59 percent on city streets, 89 percent in
storm drains and 60 percent in creeks.
In passing Sen. Alex Padillas SB 270
last summer, the Legislature stood up for
the good of our communities and our environment. Its too bad well have to endure a
year of garbage campaign ads for a proposition that doesnt belong on the
November ballot.
Moreover, because California is a
drought-prone state, prudence demands that
water districts statewide adopt an all-ofthe-above approach to increasing supplies.
Water conservation and other such measures can make more efcient use of Orange
Countys existing supplies. But new supplies are absolutely essential if the
nations sixth-largest county is to keep
pace with its population growth.
Indeed, we have seen the deleterious consequences when a countys infrastructure
fails to keep up with population increases congested freeways, overcrowded schools,
insufcient housing stock and not enough
parks and recreational areas.
Water is part of that equation just as surely as are freeways, schools, housing and
parks.

Letters to the editor

Legislation would reduce
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meaningless my bill to earmark for safety
the bulk of the $1.4 billion proposed ne
against PG&E for the San Bruno pipeline
explosion.
If he understood the issue, he would know
that only the California Public Utility
Commission (CPUC) can decide the ne
amount and its proposal doesnt come
close to covering the $12 billion ratepayers stand to pay to make the pipelines safe.
My bill would help cushion the cost to
ratepayers by using the ne to reduce the
amount ratepayers would be responsible for
instead of putting most of the money in the
state general fund, as the CPUC has proposed.

Jerry Hill
San Mateo
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lways have an escape route.

Sitting in a far corner of the newsroom with a wall behind me and
windows that dont open to my side, my
exit strategy requires me to somehow crane
the neck over to see what danger is walking
into the lobby way across the ofce and
bolt through a door ve desks over on my
left. I can probably make it, hoping all the
while that my heels
dont trip me up, the
advertising folks
dont get in my way
or that the emergency
exit door warning
alarm will sound
doesnt malfunction.
When the you
know what hits the
fan, thats really the
only route I have to
get the heck out of dodge and dodge the bullet or tongue lashing about to be delivered.
There is probably no real need for me
having already mapped out the steps,
although every Disaster Preparedness Day
does emphasize the need to, well, prepare
for all possibilities. Frankly, I do not have
three days of water and fresh batteries stored
in my home closet but have mulled over
with colleagues exactly what we do and
where we go when the zombie apocalypse
erupts. If everybodys still standing, team
coverage! Hey, we even have a code phrase
to utter for help in the case of international
kidnappings (Ill never tell). Like I said,
preparation is key.
But sometimes all the preparation and
safeguards in the world arent enough.
The staff of satirical French weekly paper
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came to the threats it faced. It had been rebombed in 2011 in retaliation for running a
caricature of the Prophet Muhammad on its
cover. And on Wednesday, it was the scene
of 12 deaths when masked gunmen stormed
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nearly a dozen more before eeing.
The ofces had a security code pad to
enter. There were ofcers outside. Yet, neither stopped the attack of radicals hell-bent
on bloodshed.
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least when North Korea was peeved it only
hacked Sony over a low-brow comedy,
proving again that the best way to make
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is to tell them they cant have it.
And keeping the public from having
something in this case, freedom of
expression appears to be exactly what
these killers want, along with a heavy dose
of what they consider justied retribution.
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and thought, Wow not such a great day to
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deranged or misguided comes calling.
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half-baked departure route arent ready if
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would ever compromise what we print out
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where things were very much real, lets
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BUSINESS

Thursday Jan. 8, 2015

THE DAILY JOURNAL

Stocks rise, breaks string of losses, oil steadies

By Matthew Craft
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dow
17,584.52 +212.88 10-Yr Bond 1.95 -0.01
Nasdaq 4,650.47 +57.73 Oil (per barrel) 48.80
S&P 500 2,025.90 +23.29 Gold
1,210.60

Big movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the
New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
J.C. Penney Co., up $1.33 to $7.89
The department store operator reported a 3.7 percent increase in samestore sales during the nine-week holiday shopping season.
Monsanto Co., up $1.45 to $117.21
The agriculture products company reported better-than-expected fiscal
first-quarter profit, but revenue fell short of forecasts.
RPM International Inc., down $3.81 to $45.27
The chemical products maker reported worse-than-expected quarterly
financial results and trimmed its 2015 fiscal outlook.
Dicks Sporting Goods Inc., up $5.77 to $55.01
Reuters reported that the retailer is in early-stage talks looking into the
possibility of going private.
Nasdaq
Micron Technology Inc., down 77 cents to $32.10
The chipmaker reported better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter profit,
but its revenue results fell short of expectations.
Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc., up $2.53 to $5.85
The biotechnology company reported positive results from an earlystage study on a potential treatment for autoimmune diseases.
Sonic Corp., up $2.63 to $29.72
The drive-in restaurant chain reported better-than-expected fiscal firstquarter financial results and reaffirmed its outlook.
Keurig Green Mountain Inc., up $5.83 to $133.02
The company struck a deal with Dr. Pepper Snapple to make single-serve
capsules for use in Keurigs soon-to-be released cold beverage system.

NEW YORK Encouraging economic news and a rare rise in oil prices
helped give the stock market its first
gain in the new year Wednesday.
Major indexes started climbing from
the opening bell, following a report
from ADP, the payroll processor,
which showed that businesses hired
more workers last month. Companies
added 241,000 workers in December,
an increase from the previous month.
The increase offered more evidence
that the U.S. economy is on steady
ground and gave investors another reason to jump back into the market after
five straight days of losses, said Jeff
Kravetz, regional investment director
at U.S. Bank Wealth Management.
All three major U.S. indexes climbed
more than 1 percent. The Standard &
Poors 500 index gained 23.29 points
to close at 2,025.90.
The Dow Jones industrial average
rose 212.88 points to 17,584.52, and
the Nasdaq composite gained 57.73
points to 4,650.47.
Before Wednesday, falling oil prices
and concerns about the global economy had knocked the S&P 500 down 2.7
percent, its worst start to a year since
2008.
The recent turbulence is likely just a

pause in the stock markets steady run,

said Michael Arone, chief investment
strategist at State Street Global
Advisors.
Its perfectly normal market activity, Arone said. Things tend not to go
up or down in a straight line.
Major markets in Europe also ended
higher for the first time this week.
Germanys DAX closed with a gain of
0.5 percent and Frances CAC-40 rose
0. 7 percent. Britains FTSE 100
advanced 0.8 percent.
Consumer prices in Europe fell in
December for the first time since
2009. The 0.2 percent drop was mainly the result of falling oil prices,
something that could help consumers
immediately. But falling prices also
increase pressure on the European
Central Bank to provide more stimulus
for the regions flagging economy.
Many analysts expect the bank to
announce plans to buy government
bonds later this month. After the
report on prices came out, the euro
slipped to $1.1833 from $1.1890.
Markets barely moved following the
release of minutes from the Federal
Reserves December policy meeting.
Fed officials discussed various risks to
the economy, but concluded that the
recent big drop in oil prices was likely
to end up boosting growth.
The price of oil stabilized near a sixyear low. U.S. crude oil rose 72 cents

to close at $48.65 a barrel on the New

York Mercantile Exchange. The gain,
which followed news of a decline in
U.S. crude inventories, as only the
second in nine trading days.
Crude has fallen by more than half
since June as supplies rose. Lower
energy costs are a boon to consumers
and businesses, but some see the
plunge as a worrying sign of weakness
in the global economy.
Despite turbulent trading over recent
weeks, Kravetz expects 2015 to be
another solid year for the stock market.
Were telling our clients not to get
caught up in this short-term volatility.
Look at the fundamentals: the job market, corporate balance sheets, economic growth. Theyre very good.
Among other companies in the news
on Wednesday, J. C. Penney soared
$1.33, or 20 percent, to $7.89 after
the beleaguered retail store posted
solid sales late Tuesday. For the nineweek holiday shopping season, the
company reported sales growth of
nearly 4 percent over the same period
in 2013.
Eli Lilly predicted higher revenue
and earnings this year as it tries to
recover from the loss of patents protecting key drugs. But the forecast fell
short of Wall Streets expectations.
The companys stock fell 49 cents, or
0.7 percent, to $69.23.

Despite global weakness, Fed upbeat about economy

By Martin Crutsinger
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON Federal Reserve policymakers who met in December expressed

concern about weakness overseas but were
upbeat enough about the U.S. economy and
impact of lower oil prices to prepare for a
likely interest rate hike sometime this year.
Minutes of the Feds Dec. 16-17 meeting
released Wednesday show that Fed officials
believed stagnant global growth posed one
of the biggest downside risks to the U.S.,
particularly if it triggered turmoil in global

financial markets or if any policy moves

abroad proved ineffective.
However, the downside risks were seen
as nearly balanced by risks to the upside,
the minutes said.
Officials noted the robust improvement
in job growth, as well as consumer and business confidence. Several board members
said the economy may end up showing
more momentum than anticipated, while
others thought that the boost to domestic
spending from lower energy prices could
turn out to be quite large, according to the
minutes.
While they generally agreed on the direc-

Eurozone faces dangers

of deflation as prices fall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LONDON The eurozone has a new economic headache to contend with.

Consumer prices fell in December in the
currency bloc for the first time in over five
years, raising concerns of a protracted drop
that can hurt growth, and reinforcing expectations the European Central Bank will provide an aggressive stimulus.
Lower energy costs pushed consumer
prices down 0.2 percent in the month from
the year before, according to a report
Wednesday by the Eurostat statistics agency.

Thats a big drop from the 0.3 percent annual

rise in prices recorded in November and the
0.1 percent drop markets were expecting.
The huge impact of weaker oil prices is evident in the fact that the core inflation rate,
which excludes volatile items such as food,
tobacco and energy, rose to 0.8 percent from
0.7 percent.
Lower prices may sound good in principle,
especially if they are due to a fall in oil prices
the euros saved filling up a car for less can
be used elsewhere, promoting economic
activity.

tion of the U.S. economy, board members

held a spirited debate over how best to word
the Feds intentions. In the end, they decided to update its policy statement by saying
it would be patient in moving toward a
rate hike.
Officials also indicated that they might be
willing to raise rates even if inflation hovers below the Feds 2-percent target, especially given that falling energy prices and a
stronger dollar would keep prices muted for
some time.
The minutes stressed that the timing of
the Feds rate hikes would be dependent on
incoming economic data, although its

Wet Seal closing over 300

stores; nearly 3,700 losing jobs
NEW YORK Struggling teen clothing
retailer Wet Seal is closing 338 stores,
about two-thirds of its stores, resulting in
nearly 3,700 full- and part-time workers
losing their jobs.
The retailer said Wednesday it decided to
close the stores after reviewing its financial condition and failing to negotiate
meaningful concessions from landlords.
The closings are effective Wednesday.
The company warned Dec. 10 that it may
file for bankruptcy protection if it did not
resolve its cash issues after reporting
another quarter of losses.
Fellow teen clothing retailers Delias Inc.
and Deb Stores filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, further evidence of business woes among traditional teen retailers.
Wet Seal and other chains are being hurt
by stores like H&M and Forever 21 that are
wooing the young with fast-changing
selections of low-priced fashion. Teens are
also more interested in outfitting themselves with the latest tech gadgets than new
jeans.

FBI director confident North

Korea was behind cyberattack
NEW YORK The FBI director revealed
new details Wednesday about the stunning
cyberattack against Sony Pictures
Entertainment Inc. , part of the Obama
administrations effort to challenge persistent skepticism about whether North Koreas
government was responsible for the brazen
hacking.
Speaking at the International Conference
on Cyber Security at Fordham University,

choice of the word patient suggests that a

rate hike is unlikely for at least the next two
meetings, the minutes stated. That was a
point also made by Fed Chair Janet Yellen at
a news conference following the December
meeting. The next gatherings are scheduled
for later this month and in March.
The minutes were released with the customary three-week delay. At the meeting,
the Fed added that its new language was consistent with its previous guidance that it
would keep rates low for a considerable
time.
Many economists believe that the Fed
will not start raising rates until June.

Business briefs
FBI Director James Comey revealed that the
hackers got sloppy and mistakenly sent
messages directly that could be traced to IP
addresses used exclusively by the North
Korea. Comey said the hackers had sought
to use proxy computer servers, a common
ploy hackers use to disguise their identities
and throw investigators off their trail by
hiding their true locations.
It was a mistake by them, he said. It
made it very clear who was doing this.
The Associated Press reported Dec. 20
that the FBI had discovered that computer
Internet addresses known to be operated by
North Korea were communicating directly
with other computers used to deploy and
control the hacking tools and collect the
stolen Sony files.

Surprise sides: Tooth, plastic

in McDonalds meals in Japan
TOKYO McDonalds Corp. officials in
Japan bowed deeply Wednesday to apologize for a human tooth, plastic pieces and
other objects found in the burger chains
food, highlighting how consumers here are
both loving and hating the fast-food eatery.
The hubbub over objects turning up in the
food comes on the heels of a different kind
of problem at the popular chain a lack of
fries, stemming from a shortage set off by
labor disruptions on the U.S. West Coast.
Last year, McDonalds in China and Japan
along with other fast-food brands were hit
by a scandal over expired meat from a
Chinese supplier.
In the recent cases, a childs mouth was
injured by a piece of plastic in an ice cream
sundae in December.

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Sili, Menlo-Atherton girls hold off Mills

By Nathan Mollat
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

Many expect the Menlo-Atherton girls

basketball team to vie for the Peninsula
Athletic Leagues South Division crown.
The Bears found out Wednesday night,
however, it wont be easy.
Traveling to Millbrae to take on Mills in
the PAL opener for both squads, M-A built a
10-point, third-quarter lead, only to see
Mills rally in the fourth quarter to tie the
game at 36 with 4:23 to play.
But the Bears outscored the Vikings 10-6

down the stretch to post a tough 46-42 victory.

We started off strong, but when we got
the lead, we let them come back, said M-A
coach Markisha Coleman. But its good to
get a win and start 1-0 (in league play).
The game got off to a sloppy start, as the
teams managed just eight points apiece in
the opening eight minutes. The one player
who seemed to be having no trouble was MA center Ofa Sili, who was nearly unstoppable in the rst half. She scored the Bears
rst 14 points of the game on her way to a
game-high 18 points.

She looked good in the post, Coleman

said of Sili. With our team, we spread the
scoring out, but she is one of the people we
look to score.
When Mills Julia Gibbs knocked down
her third jumper of the quarter to give her
team a 14-12 lead with 6:12 to play in the
rst half, the Bears responded with a 7-0 run
to take a 19-14 lead as they went on to lead
26-20 at halme.
Gibbs would go on to nish with a gamehigh 15 points, playing in her rst game in
about two weeks after aggravating an ankle
injury.

Panthers pound Colts

By Terry Bernal
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

Theres something about Watsonville that

wakes up the Burlingame boys soccer team.
Last year, the Panthers dropped their season opener against the eventual Central
Coast Section Division I co-champions,
after which Burlingame did not lose another
nonleague game for the rest of the regular
season.
This year, undefeated Watsonville handily
topped the Panthers 3-0 Dec. 13. But
Burlingame head coach David Siracusa said
his team has responded similarly to last season, again bouncing back with their best
soccer of the season.
That quality soccer was on display
Wednesday in the Peninsula Athletic League
Bay Division opener, as Burlingame (1-0
PAL Bay, 2-2-2 overall) dominated El
Camino for a 4-0 win. The Panthers scored
three goals in the rst half and continued to
dominate time of possession throughout the
second half to add a fourth.
Entering play Wednesday, Burlingame had
totaled just four goals through its rst ve
games.
We havent had a good preseason,
Siracusa said. So, today was really a dominant performance and its kind of how we
plan to win. When I thought about us, this is
kind of how I thought we would be. Well
see.
The Panthers four goals came off the feet
of four different players.
After an offensive assault through the
opening minutes of play, Burlingame got
on the board in the 13th minute on a good
left-side challenge by Sharif Shibli, who
out-legged a defender to dribble into the
penalty box and loft a clean goal into far
net.
Burlingame added a goal in the 20th
minute when Baxter Kindler-Balmy threaded
a pass through the box to Josh Levitan for
another clean look, this one from short
range.
The real idea behind that play was just get
in the box and get in an open position,

See PANTHERS, Page 14

TERRY BERNAL/DAILY JOURNAL

Burlingames Baxter Kindler-Balmy, right, goes up for a header in the Panthers 4-0 win over El
Camino in Wednesdays Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division opener.

She was ne Wednesday, making M-As

defensive effort that much more critical.
Coleman and the Bears knew the Vikings are
reliant on Gibbs, a junior, and sophomore
guard Aubrie Businger.
Thirty-four and 23 (Gibbs and Businger)
were denitely our focus, Coleman said.
We had to make sure they didnt get easy
shots.
Sili opened the scoring in the third quarter
on a layup and Naomi Baer hit a pair of free
throws to push M-As lead to 30-20.

See M-A, Page 14

Warriors one fun

highlight show

ecause of the amount of time I

spend driving in my car commuting to and from work, in addition
to working swing-shift hours, I spend a lot
of time listening to professional sports on
the radio mainly the San Francisco
Giants and Golden State Warriors.
I enjoy listening to games on the radio
because, with the help of the broadcasters, it
allows me to picture the events in my own
mind. Call me old school that way, I guess.
Monday night, I had the opportunity
and time to sit down and watch the
Oklahoma City Thunder-Warriors game
on television. I made a mental point to
watch the entire game and accomplished
my goal, save the
final few minutes as
the teams cleared the
benches.
I, like everyone
else who follows
them, know the
Warriors are really,
really good this year.
But I have seldom
had the chance to
really watch them in
action.
Wow! Not only are
the Warriors a good
team, they might be the most fun team to
watch in the NBA. This may sound blasphemous to some, but they remind me a
bit of the Showtime Los Angeles
Lakers of the 1980s. The way the
Warriors attack defenses, swarm on
defense and look to be genuinely having
fun on the court is similar to how those
Magic Johnson-led Lakers teams played.
The Thunder-Warriors game was all but
over in the first quarter as Golden State
put on an And-1 style show, replete
with slick ball handling, fast-break alleyoops and quick, crisp passing that usually
resulted in an uncontested 3-pointer.
Their play had me rattling the house
with loud Oooohhhhhs. Steph Curry
was a magician with the ball in his hands,
making two ankle-breaking drives down
the lane and a whip-like, behind-the-back

See LOUNGE, Page 16

Sequoia hoops team enjoys a Disney New Year

By Terry Bernal
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

Spending New Years Eve at Disneys

Hollywood Studios in Florida wasnt even
the most interesting thing the Sequoia
boys basketball team did last week.
Perhaps the seven-day road trip itself was
the highlight, as all but one of the varsity
Cherokees had never before been to Florida.
Then there was the teams success at the
KSA Holiday Basketball Tournament, as

Sequoia went 3-1 through the four-day-long

event to take third place overall.
The Cherokees the only Californiabased squad in the eight-team bracket
held off McDowell High School of Erie,
Penn. for a 59-57 victory in the Dec. 30
third-place game.
It was a good game rough game, very
physical, Sequoia head coach Fine Lauese
said. I think there were a couple [technical
fouls] in it. We ended up squeezing that one
out.

The week-long trip was far from spent all

on the court though. The Cherokees ew out
of Oakland International Airport 6 a.m.
Dec. 26. After a transfer in Las Vegas, the
arrived in Orlando, Florida that evening.
It was right after Christmas, so we just
wanted to get away and let the team be
together, Lauese said. Thats the day that
worked best for us. We didnt just want to go
there for a couple days. If were going to
y out there, were going to go for a while.
After Saturdays game, the 15 players who

made the trip rested up. Then on Sunday, an

off-day from the tournament, the team broke
in their ve-day park hopper passes by
spending the day at Universal Studios
before resuming play Sunday.
During the week, the Cherokees also visited Disneys Animal Kingdom, Disney
Hollywood Studios and the local bowling
alley before ying out of Orlando
International Airport midnight Jan. 2.

See SEQUOIA, Page 14

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SPORTS

Thursday Jan. 8, 2015

THE DAILY JOURNAL

Ali out of Kaepernick to work with Kurt Warner

hospital
By Janie McCauley

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By Bruce Schreiner
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Muhammad

Ali is home after being hospitalized with a
severe urinary
tract infection.
The
threetime
world
h e a v y we i g h t
champion was
released from
an undisclosed
h o s p i t a l
Muhammad Ali Tuesday night,
family spokesman Bob Gunnell
said Wednesday. Ali is back home
and looking forward to celebrating his 73rd birthday on Jan. 17
with his family and friends,
Gunnell said.
Hes i n g reat s p i ri t s an d
en j o y i n g b ei n g b ack h o me,
Gunnell said. Hes back in his
daily routine.
Ali has had Parkinsons disease
for years.
Ali was hospitalized Dec. 20 with
what was initially believed to be a
mild case of pneumonia. Doctors
later determined Ali had a severe urinary tract infection and not pneumonia, Gunnell said.

SAN FRANCISCO Colin

Kaepernick found his quarterback
guru to guide him through some
adjustments to his game.
Kaepernick is headed to the
Arizona desert to work with Kurt
Warner this offseason.
The San Francisco quarterback
will begin his training and study
with Warner a 12-year NFL QB
with Arizona, St. Louis and the
New York Giants and quarterbacks coaches Dennis Gile and
Mike Giovando on Monday in
Phoenix. Gile said Wednesday
they have developed a program for
much of the next 12 weeks until
Kaepernick rejoins the 49ers in
early April.
While Kaepernick will maintain
his regular weight training and
running routine, this will be different as he has never had a true
quarterback coach. They will focus
on film study, chalk talk sessions
and drills such as 7-on-7, Gile
said. NFL wide receivers and some
college players preparing for the
draft are expected to take part.
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train and do his weight room and
running stuff because thats part of
his game thats pretty much
unstoppable when he does it, but
he wants to do something a little
different, Gile said. From what
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27-year-old
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passes for 3,369 yards and 19
touchdowns while throwing 10
interceptions and taking a careerhigh 52 sacks.
Harbaugh stuck by Kaepernick
through the struggles, which
including a four-game losing
streak featuring two tough losses
to the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and an
embarrassing defeat at Oakland.
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receiving a complete overhaul, but
those working with him will try to
simulate pressure game situations
where he has to consider his first,
second, third and fourth progressions and really try to put some
chaos into that, Gile said.
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as Tom Brady, Drew Brees and
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Thompson goes for 40 in Warriors win

By Antonio Gonzalez
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Warriors 117, Pacers 102

OAKLAND Klay Thompson scored 40

points, and the Golden State Warriors
shook off a slow start to put away the pesky
Indiana Pacers 117-102 on Wednesday night
for their fifth straight win.
Thompson made 14 of 25 shots, including 6 of 11 from 3-point range, and Stephen
Curry added 21 points and a season-hightying 15 assists to help the NBA-leading
Warriors (28-5) stretch their home winning
streak to 13 games.
The Pacers pulled ahead by 11 points early
and gave Golden State a rare fight despite
center Roy Hibbert limping off with a
sprained left ankle in the first quarter. The
Warriors roared back to tie it at 50 at the
half, opened the third quarter on a 14-1 run
and made the game look easier than it really

was with the final margin.

Indiana split a fourgame road trip.
Solomon Hill scored
21 points and David West
had 16 for the Pacers,
who are dealing with
another injury in a seaKlay Thompson son already full of them.
Hibbert was helped to
the locker room after landing awkwardly
going for a rebound.
He rejoined Indianas bench in the second
half but moved gingerly any time he got up.
Hibbert missed four games earlier this season after spraining the same ankle in a loss
to Phoenix on Nov. 22.
The Pacers still put up more resistance

Local sports roundup

Boys soccer
Aragon 3, San Mateo 0
The Dons opened Peninsula Athletic League Ocean
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Aragon (1-0 PAL Ocean, 4-2-1 overall) put heavy pressure
on the San Mateo (0-1) defense from the start and it was
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net.
After missing on several quality chances, the Dons found
a bit of luck as a shot that deflected off a San Mateo defender landed at the feet of Victor Lopez, unmarked on the far left
post. He buried his shot short side for a 1-0 Aragon lead in
the 22nd minute.
The Dons doubled the score 13 minutes into the second
half. Alexander Mellado triggered the play with a pass in the
middle of the field to Ricardo Villaseor 35 yards from goal.
Villaseor quickly turned and sent a through a perfect pass
to a streaking Ricardo Diaz, who pushed the ball past a
defender, leapt over the attempted slide tackle and slotted
home a shot from 10 yards for a 2-0 Dons advantage.
They rounded out the scoring in the 68th minute, when
Edwin Sazo beat his defender off the dribble, came to a quick
stop and lofted a perfectly angled shot from 25 yards out,
bending it just inside the far right post for the final goal of
the game.
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It was the first time the Warriors had been
tested during their latest winning streak.
They had won the previous four games by an
average of 25 points.
While the Pacers lost their big man in the
middle, the Warriors got theirs back.
Center Andrew Bogut, who missed the
previous 12 games with a right knee injury,
entered in the first quarter. He got a big
round of applause from fans and finished
with four points and eight rebounds in 15
minutes.
But it was Thompsons streaky stroke that
carried the Warriors when they needed it
most.
Thompson scored 27 in the second half.
He teamed with Curry to erase the deficit
with a big burst at the end of the second
quarter and another to open the third that put
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lofted a perfect pass from midfield over the Aragon back

line. Abdel Rahman Alnubani ran by the defense and carried
the ball on goal. Aragon goalkeeper came off his line, but
Alnubanis shot slid just wide left.
Were very pleased with the effort, said Aragon coach
Greg Markoulakis.
In other PAL action, Half Moon Bay and Woodside battled
to a 2-2 tie in a Bay Division game. In the West Bay
Athletic League, Sacred Heart Prep knocked off rival Menlo
School 2-0, while Woodside Priory beat Crystal Springs 10. Serra fell to Sacred Heart Cathedral 3-0 in a West Catholic
Athletic League game.

Boys basketball
Sequoia 30, Hillsdale 28
Chris Bene scored 13 points to lead the Cherokees to a
PAL South Division season-opening win over the Knights
Wednesday night.
Sequoia (1-0 PAL South, 9-2 overall) trailed 19-10 at halftime, but held Hillsdale (0-1, 9-3) to just nine points in the
second half.
David Badet led Hillsdale with nine points and Adam
Schembri finished with eight. Tommy Lopiparo added seven
points for Sequoia.

Girls basketball
Carlmont 50, San Mateo 44
The Scots got a game-high 16 points from Alexa
Bayangos as they held off the Bearcats.
Alyssa Cho and Ofa Tuipulotu each scored 14 points for
San Mateo (0-1 PAL South), while Mimi Shen added 10.

Thompson nearly set a new career high.

He scored 41 points in a win over the Los
Angeles Lakers on Nov. 1.

Tip-ins
Pacers : Rodney Stuckey sat out with a
sore right groin, which he injured against
Utah on Monday. ... George Hill missed his
fourth consecutive game with a strained left
groin.
Warri o rs : Curry became the fastest player in NBA history to make 1,000 career 3pointers. It was Currys 369th game, which
is 88 fewer than it took Dennis Scott (457
games) to reach the milestone. ... Backup
center Festus Ezeli sat out for the sixth
straight game with a sprained left ankle.

Up next
Pacers : Host Boston on Friday.
Warri o rs : Host Cleveland on Friday.

San Mateo led 14-12 after one quarter before Carlmont (10, 6-7) exploded for 19 points in the second quarter to take
a 31-21 lead at halftime.

Girls soccer
Notre Dame-Belmont 1, Sacred Heart Cathedral 0
Luca Dezas unassisted goal in the 30th minute was the
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California Chrome vies for Horse of Year at Eclipse Awards

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. Kentucky

Derby and Preakness winner California
Chrome, along with Bayern and Main
Sequence, are finalists for Horse of the Year at
the Eclipse Awards.
California Chrome, Bayern and Shared
Belief are finalists for 3-year-old champion
male honors.
The 44th annual awards will be presented
Jan. 17 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale

SEQUOIA
Continued from page 11
The trip to Florida was a great trip,
Lauese said.
The trip marked the second out-of-state
event in as many years for the Sequoia
boys. Last season, the team traveled to
Phoenix, Arizona where they took fth
place in the Cactus Jam Hoop Classic. And
during the 2012-13 season, both the varsity and frosh-soph Cherokees traveled to San
Diego where the varsity squad took fourth
place in the Coronado Holiday Invitational

PANTHERS
Continued from page 11
Levitan said. Thats a play weve been
practicing and I knew Baxter was going
to play the ball back, so I just wanted to be
there when it came in and just put it on frame
because I was so close it was going to go
in.
It was Kindler-Balmys only assist of the
game, though he had several good passes
that could have generated goals.
He was just doing it all game, that one
just happened to go in, Levitan said.

M-A
Continued from page 11
The Bears, however, would score only
four points the rest of the quarter while the
Vikings nally appeared to nd a rhythm.
It started on the defensive end as they tried
to limit Silis ability to get the ball.
In the rst half, they were getting easy
entry passes (to Sili in the post), said
Mills coach Dave Matsu. We put a lot more

Beach, Florida.
Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, Chad Brown and
Todd Pletcher are vying for trainer of the year.
Javier Castellano, Joel Rosario and John
Velazquez are finalists for jockey honors,
while Angel Cruz, Taylor Rice and Drayden
Van Dyke are contenders for apprentice jockey.
Kaleem Shah, Midwest Thoroughbreds and
Ken and Sarah Ramsey are finalists for owner
of the year, while Adena Springs, the Ramseys
and Winchell Thoroughbreds are vying for

breeder of the year.

Finalists for 2-year-old male are American
Pharoah, Hootenanny and Breeders Cup
Juvenile winner Texas Red. Condo
Commando, Lady Eli and Breeders Cup
Juvenile Fillies winner Take Charge Brandi are
vying for 2-year-old filly honors.
Stopchargingmaria, Sweet Reason and
Kentucky Oaks winner Untapable are nominated for 3-year-old filly. Finalists for older
male are Main Sequence, Palace Malice and
Wise Dan, while older female nominees are

Close Hatches, Dayatthespa and Dont Tell

Sophia.
Steeplechase
horse
finalists
are
Demonstrative, Divine Fortune and Britainbred Makari.
The awards are voted on by the National
Thoroughbred Racing Association, the Daily
Racing Form and the National Turf Writers and
Broadcasters. Finalists in each category were
determined by voters top three selections
using a 10-5-1 point system. Winners are
decided only by first-place votes.

Tournament at Coronado High School.

The Cherokees raised approximately
$30,000 for the trip through fundraisers and
private donations, Lauese said.
Lauese is in his eighth year at the helm of
the Sequoia boys. He previously served as
head coach of the girls basketball team for
11 years.
The coachs tenure with the boys squad
has seen quite a turnaround in production.
When Lauese took over the Sequoia boys at
the start of the 2006-07 season, they were
not a competitive team. In fact, in his second year at the helm, Sequoia did not win a
game, posting an 0-24 record.
That one year we went 0-24, that had to
be the best year for me, Lauese said.

People look at me like Im crazy, but those

kids were committed. Every day they
showed up all the way to the end and we didnt win one game.
Lauese noted not one player from 200708 quit the team. And when the talent began
to match the passion in recent years, the
Cherokees began to rise to be a competitor
in the Peninsula Athletic League South
Division. Sequoia has qualied for the
Central Coast Section playoffs in each of
the last two seasons. Last season, the
Cherokees nished with an overall record
over the .500 mark for the rst time under
Lauese.
Sequoias Chris Bene was named to the
all-tournament team. It was Benes perform-

ance in the Dec. 27 opening-game win

against United High School of Laredo,
Texas that set the tone for Sequoias tournament success. The senior tabbed a doubledouble with 16 points and 10 rebounds and
hit two clutch free throws with two seconds
remaining on the clock to give the
Cherokees the win.
In the third-place game, senior Brady
Stubbleeld emerged as the Cherokees saving grace. Sequoias free-throw specialist
was 6-of-6 from the line in the nal 30 seconds to help Sequoia hold on.
Lauese credited the entire team for what he
deemed a success at the tournament.
It was a team effort, as always, Lauese
said.

There were a lot of opportunities with

other players. He does it at practices and
games. So, hopefully hell have a lot of
assists by the end of the season.
In the 33rd minute, Burlingames mideld
defense grabbed possession from El
Camino and cut downeld for a quick score.
Gio Gomes weaved through trafc up the
right side and sent a perfectly timed pass
into Cameron McCann for an easy in-step
chip shot for a goal.
Siracusa commended his defense that led
to the third goal.
It was awesome, Siracusa said. We
switched the game back-and-forth. We
played it short. We played it long. We made

very few mistakes on our through balls. It

was just a really good performance.
El Camino (0-1, 2-2-2) recongured its
lineup to play a more spirited second half.
The Colts, who were the PAL Ocean
Division champs last season, moved up to
the Bay Division this season despite graduating eight starters. All three of their returning starters are defenders, leaving 22ndyear head coach Ken Anderson to retool his
entire offensive front.
El Camino managed just three shots on
goal in the game.
We were pleased with our effort in the
second half, Anderson said. So, the way
we nished, Im very proud of.

Burlingame added its nal goal in the 71st

minute as Gomes waggled through crosseld trafc to curl around the penalty box
and nail a left-footed shot into far goal. He
celebrated with a rst pump, and deservedly
so, as it was the Panthers only shot on goal
of the half despite a slew of chances.

ball pressure up top in the second half and

tried to deny her.
Mills nished the quarter on an 8-4 run to
cut including its rst 3-pointer of the
night from Stephanie Mar.
Down 34-28 going into the nal eight
minutes, Mills got its second 3-pointer of
the half, this one from Ryzza Sabado, and
another bucket from Gibbs to trail just 3433 less than two minutes into the period.
Megan Sparrow responded by hitting 2 of
4 free throws to give M-A a 36-33 advantage, but Mars second 3 of the night tied

the score at 36.

Mills, however, would never retake the
lead. Sparrow scored on a putback to jumpstart a 6-0 Bears run one that ended on a
Sili scoop shot 10 feet from the basket to
put M-A up 42-36 with 1:13 to play.
Mills would eventually cut its decit to
just two points, 44-42, when Businger, who
nished with 10 points and 10 rebounds,
grabbed a defensive rebound and went the
other way for a layup with 20 seconds to
play.
But M-As Ilana Baer knocked down a pair

of free throws with nine seconds left to ice

the game.
Despite the loss, Matsu was pleased with
teams performance. Playing most of the
game with a junior, three juniors and a freshman, Matsu was happy to see his team battle and not give up down 10 points.
No one thought we could play with this
(M-A) team, Matsu said. If were down 20
or up 20, play to end. We gave great
effort tonight. We executed well. We got
good looks. I couldnt ask for more from
this young group of kids.

We knew this game would set the tone for

the rest of the season, Levitan said. These
guys had just been promoted into our
league. So, we wanted to show them how we
play up here and just come out strong. So,
we put a lot of guys up top and came out with
high pressure to get some goals in and set
the tempo for the game, and hopefully for
the season too.

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As will stop sales of shirts with disputed logo This weeks

By Kristen J. Bender
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SAN FRANCISCO A company that produced T-shirts for the Oakland Athletics with
a logo created by a teenager will stop making and selling the attire in a gesture of
goodwill, the team said Wednesday.
Oakland As spokesman Ken Pries said the
team spoke to 16-year-old Ryan Frigo and
explained that the manufacturer, Majestic
Athletic, found the trademark for the term
stOAKed had been abandoned.
Majestic is no longer selling or producing the shirts and will destroy all unsold
shirts, Pries said.
In an email, Frigo thanked the team, Major
League Baseball and the manufacturer for
stopping the sales. However, he said he felt
the meaning of his logo had been damaged.
This is a great opportunity for the As,
MLB and Majestic to show everyone that
they take responsibility for the mistake and
restore the meaning of the word,
stOAKed, he wrote.

Frigo said in a previous email that he has

been selling T-shirts, hoodies, caps and
other clothing items online and in shops
featuring the stOAKed logo for a few years
to reflect community pride.
He said in that email that he wont take
legal action because he did not obtain a registered trademark.
He said he has Common Law Trademark
Rights, which grant protection to a mark
used in commerce in a geographical location.
He launched the T-shirt project after winning a small amount of money in a contest
sponsored by his Oakland high school and
in order to uplift Oakland and combat negative perceptions about the city, he said.
I created the term to represent how people
in Oakland feel about their city, he said in
the email from Buenos Aires, where he is
studying.
The team said the company sold 126 Tshirts saying stOAKed through Major
League Baseballs website for a total of
$2,770. No shirts were sold at team stores,

Pries said.
Last year, the FBI ranked Oakland the most
crime-ridden city in California and the
fourth-most dangerous city in the country.
The city of 400,000 people regularly logs
more than 100 homicides a year, and its
understaffed police force struggles against
widespread property and violent crime.
But the city also has civic pride, a thriving
artist community and generations of families who are proud to call Oakland home.
As I was growing up, I realized that there
was a huge discrepancy between the people
who lived in the city and the people who didnt, Frigo said. I wanted to make a statement, on apparel, that simply portrayed
Oakland in a positive light.
About a month ago, someone pointed out
to him that another StOAKed shirt was for
sale online.
For now, Frigo is focused on finishing his
last two years of high school in Buenos
Aires and learning Spanish. He also plans
to continue his work on promoting his
clothing line and his love of Oakland.

St. Louis leaders: Rams owner wont return our calls

By Jim Salter
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ST. LOUIS City officials said

Wednesday that the owner of the Rams isnt
returning their calls, so they plan to work
directly with the NFL on efforts to keep a
team any team in St. Louis amid speculation the Rams are headed back to Los
Angeles.
Rams billionaire owner Stan Kroenke is
part of a joint venture that announced plans
Monday for an 80,000-seat stadium in the
Los Angeles suburbs, a move that could
soon return the NFL to the nations secondlargest market and the home of the Rams
from 1946 until they moved to St. Louis in
1995. The move would have to wait at least
a year the NFL has said no team moves
would be allowed in 2015.

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon isnt giving up

on the Rams.
St. Louis is an NFL city, Nixon said
Wednesday. I dont think its too late to
keep the Rams.
But city leaders are hedging their bets,
saying the plan now is to work directly with
the NFL not the Rams. The change in
philosophy is due in part to the fact that
Kroenke wont take calls from Mayor
Francis Slay or other city leaders, said
Maggie Crane, Slays spokeswoman.
He hasnt responded, he hasnt called
back, he hasnt done anything, Crane said
of Kroenke.
After a while you sort of get the hint,
said Jeff Rainford, the mayors chief of
staff.
Messages left Wednesday at Kroenkes
office were not returned. A Rams spokesman

declined comment.
The NFL can make money in St. Louis,
Rainford said. It may end up being the
Rams with this owner, the Rams with a different owner, a different team with a different owner.
Rainford said St. Louis can make a compelling argument to remain an NFL city: It is
the nations 20th largest market, with a
loyal fan base that sold out every game at the
Edward Jones Dome from the teams arrival
until a long run of bad play the Rams
havent had a winning record since 2003.
If not the Rams, it isnt clear which team
St. Louis might pursue. The San Diego
Chargers and Oakland Raiders play in aging
stadiums and have been mentioned as potential Los Angeles transplants, but it isnt
clear if either would consider a move to the
Midwest. There is no talk of expansion.

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Continued from page 11
pass that resulted in a 3 in the opening minutes.
There was Draymond Green
pulling down the defensive rebound,
leading the break and sending a perfect half-court pass to the rim that
Harrison Barnes flushed.
Even watching the Warriors
defense was fun on this night. They
hounded the Thunder at every turn
closing out every shot, getting
hands in the passing lanes, boxing
out. They harassed Kevin Durant and
Russell Westbrook into one of the
worst shooting nights of their
careers as they shot a combined 8
for 37.
In the end, it was one of the best
most dominating performances of
the season for the Warriors, given
the caliber of the competition. Sure,
Durant and Westbrook have missed
significant time already this year to
injuries and theyre still rounding
into shape. But that was a statement
win for Golden State one of many
theyve already had this season.
Regardless how far they go in the
playoffs, and all this NBA Finals
talk is extremely premature considering Golden State plays in a
stacked Western Conference, the
Warriors are a breath of fresh air. Its
been a few years building and now it
is blossoming on the national stage
and Bay Area fans are the ones soaking in the attention.
***
The search for a new San
Francisco 49ers head coach drags on
with nary an indication a hiring is
imminent. The championship window is still open for the 49ers and
the proper thing to do would be to
bring in a young, up-and-coming

offensive genius who can develop

with the team over the next several
years.
But CEO Jed York and general
manager Trent Baalke want to be the
ones who control when that window
closes.
I am of the belief that York and
Baalke are looking for a coach who
will be open to the odd suggestion
or two from the front office. A coach
who might just be happy to be there
and have an eagerness to really listen to all ideas, instead of dismissing them outright.
That means the likes of Mike
Shanahan and Mike Holmgren
and any other retread are out of
the running. They would want too
much power and autonomy and York
and Baalke just got rid of that kind
of headache.
That makes defensive coordinator
Vic Fangio the pick. Fangio is 56
years old and has never been a head
coach and depending on how badly
he wants the job may be willing to
be more accommodating to the front
office. He would certainly ensure
continuity on the defensive side of
the ball, which is where the 49ers
excelled this year, and I doubt he
would implement a my way or the
highway ultimatum right out of the
box.
York and Baalke would then exert
their influence on the hiring of an
offensive coordinator and staff,
knowing that Fangios prowess is
on defense. Now, York and Baalke
get their guy offensively, have a
name familiar to the players and the
fans in Fangio as the head coach and
they spend the next two to three
years getting to the Super Bowl.

Nathan Mollat can be reached by email:

nathan@smdailyjournal.com or by phone:
344-5200, ext. 117. You can follow him
on Twitter @CheckkThissOutt.

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NHL GLANCE

WHATS ON TAP
THURSDAY
Girls soccer
Jefferson at Westmoor,El Camino at Oceana,Sequoia
at Mills,Terra Nova at Capuchino, Burlingame at Hillsdale, Menlo-Atherton at San Mateo, 3 p.m.; Aragon
at Carlmont, Woodside at Half Moon Bay, 4 p.m.
Wrestling
Oceana at Menlo-Atherton, Hillsdale/Oceana at
Woodside, 5 p.m.
FRIDAY
Girls basketball
Mercy-SF at Sacred Heart Prep, 5 p.m.; Crystal
Springs at Harker, 5:30 p.m.; Woodside at Sequoia,
Capuchino at Hillsdale, Aragon at San Mateo,
Burlingame at Mills, Carlmont at Menlo-Atherton,
Terra Nova at Oceana, El Camino at Jefferson, South
City at Half Moon Bay, 6:15 p.m.; Notre Dame-SJ at
Menlo School, 7 p.m.; Presentation at Notre DameBelmont, 7:30 p.m.
Boys basketball
Crystal Springs at Sacred Heart Prep, Menlo School
at Eastside College Prep, 6:30 p.m.;Woodside at Sequoia, Capuchino at Hillsdale, Aragon at San Mateo,
Burlingame at Mills, Carlmont at Menlo-Atherton,
Terra Nova at Oceana, El Camino at Jefferson, South
City at Half Moon Bay, 7:45 p.m.
Boys soccer
Harker at Menlo School, 2:45 p.m.; Sacred Heart
Prep at Eastside College Prep, Westmoor at Capuchino, Hillsdale at Mills, Sequoia at El Camino, 3
p.m.; Menlo-Atherton at Half Moon Bay, South City
at Woodside, Carlmont at Burlingame, San Mateo at
Jefferson, Aragon at Terra Nova, 4 p.m.
College basketball
Men
San Francisco at Skyline, 5 p.m.
Women
Ohlone at San Mateo, 5:30 p.m.; San Francisco at
Skyline, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY
Boys basketball
St. Francis at Serra, 6:30 p.m.
Boys soccer
Serra at Valley Christian, 11 a.m.
Girls soccer
Valley Christian at Notre Dame-Belmont, 11 a.m.
Girls basketball
Fortuna at Menlo School, noon; Sacred Heart Prep
at Menlo-Atherton, 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 12
Girls basketball
Chinese Christian at Crystal Springs, 5 p.m.; San
Mateo at Notre Dame-Belmont, 6 p.m.

NBA GLANCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
GP W L OT
Tampa Bay 42 26 12 4
Montreal 40 26 12 2
Detroit
41 22 10 9
Boston
41 20 15 6
Toronto
41 21 17 3
Florida
37 17 11 9
Ottawa
39 16 15 8
Buffalo
41 14 24 3

Pts
56
54
53
46
45
43
40
31

GF
138
110
116
107
132
87
103
78

GA
110
93
103
110
128
97
107
140

Metropolitan Division
GP W L OT
Pittsburgh 40 24 10 6
N.Y. Islanders40 26 13 1
Washington 39 21 11 7
N.Y. Rangers 36 21 11 4
Columbus 38 18 17 3
Philadelphia 40 15 18 7
New Jersey 42 15 20 7
Carolina
40 12 24 4

Pts
54
53
49
46
39
37
37
28

GF
120
123
118
113
100
108
94
79

GA
97
112
101
90
121
121
118
105

Central Division
GP W L OT
Nashville
39 26 9 4
Chicago
40 26 12 2
St. Louis
40 24 13 3
Winnipeg 40 20 13 7
Dallas
39 18 15 6
Minnesota 38 18 15 5
Colorado 40 16 16 8

Pts
56
54
51
47
42
41
40

GF
119
124
124
103
121
107
103

GA
90
87
99
96
128
110
117

Pacific Division
GP W L OT
Anaheim 41 26 9 6
Vancouver 38 23 12 3
Sharks
41 22 14 5
Los Angeles 40 19 12 9
Calgary
41 21 17 3
Arizona
39 15 20 4
Edmonton 41 9 23 9

Pts
58
49
49
47
45
34
27

GF
GA
115 110
112 100
113 108
112 103
117 108
92 130
90 139

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Wednesdays Games
Washington 6, Toronto 2
Boston 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT
Detroit 3, Calgary 2
N.Y. Rangers at Anaheim, late
Thursdays Games
New Jersey at Boston, 4 p.m.
Washington at Philadelphia, 4 p.m.
Buffalo at Carolina, 4 p.m.
San Jose at St. Louis, 5 p.m.
Dallas at Nashville, 5 p.m.
Chicago at Minnesota, 5 p.m.
Ottawa at Colorado, 6 p.m.
Winnipeg at Arizona, 6 p.m.
Florida at Vancouver, 7 p.m.
N.Y. Rangers at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.
Fridays Games
N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, 4 p.m.
Columbus at Toronto, 4:30 p.m.
Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m.
Florida at Calgary, 6 p.m.
Chicago at Edmonton, 6:30 p.m.

Sports brief
Hot-shooting Air Force
routs San Jose State 78-56
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Marek
Olesinski scored 16 points as Air Force
coasted to a 78-56 victory over San Jose
State on Wednesday night and its first
Mountain West Conference win of the season.
Air Force (8-6, 1-2) closed out the opening half with 12 straight points to lead 3726 at the break. The Falcons were up by 15

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
W
Toronto
24
Brooklyn
16
Boston
12
Philadelphia
5
New York
5
Southeast Division
Atlanta
27
Washington
24
Miami
15
Charlotte
13
Orlando
13
Central Division
Chicago
25
Cleveland
19
Milwaukee
19
Indiana
14
Detroit
12

L
10
19
21
29
33

Pct
.706
.457
.364
.147
.132

GB

8 1/2
11 1/2
19
21

8
11
20
24
25

.771
.686
.429
.351
.342

3
12
15
15 1/2

11
17
18
23
23

.694
.528
.514
.378
.343

6
6 1/2
11 1/2
12 1/2

Pct
.714
.703
.686
.583
.486

GB

1
4 1/2
8

.771
.472
.444
.361
.147

10 1/2
11 1/2
14 1/2
21 1/2

.848
.667
.579
.429
.306

5 1/2
8 1/2
14
18 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE
Southwest Division
W
L
Memphis
25
10
Dallas
26
11
Houston
24
11
San Antonio
21
15
New Orleans
17
18
Northwest Division
Portland
27
8
Oklahoma City
17
19
Denver
16
20
Utah
13
23
Minnesota
5
29
Pacific Division
Warriors
28
5
L.A. Clippers
24
12
Phoenix
22
16
Sacramento
15
20
L.A. Lakers
11
25

Wednesdays Games
Milwaukee 97, Philadelphia 77
Washington 101, New York 91
Charlotte 98, New Orleans 94
Houston 105, Cleveland 93
Atlanta 96, Memphis 86
Boston 89, Brooklyn 81
Utah 97, Chicago 77
Detroit 108, Dallas 95
Denver 93, Orlando 90
Phoenix 113, Minnesota 111
Sacramento 104, Oklahoma City 83
Golden State 117, Indiana 102
L.A. Clippers 114, L.A. Lakers 89
Thursdays Games
Charlotte at Toronto, 4:30 p.m.
Houston at New York, 5 p.m.
Miami at Portland, 7:30 p.m.
Fridays Games
Boston at Indiana, 4 p.m.
Atlanta at Detroit, 4:30 p.m.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn, 4:30 p.m.
Memphis at New Orleans, 5 p.m.
Utah at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m.
Chicago at Washington, 5 p.m.
Minnesota at Milwaukee, 5:30 p.m.
Phoenix at San Antonio, 5:30 p.m.
Denver at Sacramento, 7 p.m.
Cleveland at Golden State, 7:30 p.m.
Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m.

with 8:02 left in the second and held San

Jose State without a field goal for 4:19 to
take a 23-point advantage with 4:16 left to
play.
Air Force dominated in rebounds (32-22)
and assists (23-11), ending the contest
shooting 61.1 percent (33 of 54) from the
floor. Hayden Graham finished with 14
points, Max Yon added 13 and Zach Kocur
chipped in 12.
Rashad Muhammad scored 26 points on
10-of-18 shooting including 6 of 12
from 3-point range and Darryl Gaynor II
added 11 for the Spartans (2-13, 0-3).

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Improving the kitchen in small (or big) ways

designs). But they are worth the investment, Burnham says. Youll get wellmade pieces, built to your needs, that will
last through time, kids and tons of use.
Rather than adding cabinets with doors,
she suggests installing drawers. Deep
drawers provide excellent storage for pots
and pans, and even oversize plates,
Burnham says, and banks of drawers just
look cool.

By Melissa Rayworth
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another holiday season has passed, and

with it the marathon cooking and baking
sessions. The hours spent using every
kitchen appliance and inch of counter
space had a potential benefit more lasting
than a good meal: When we really use our
kitchens, we discover what does and doesnt work in this very important room.
Remodeling a kitchen can be expensive
and challenging, but you can make substantial cosmetic changes with just the
help of a painter and electrician, says interior designer Betsy Burnham of Burnham
Design in Los Angeles. And if youre ready
for even bigger changes, its still possible
to stay on budget and create a gorgeous
kitchen with a minimum of stress.
Step one is deciding what really needs to
be done. Can you work with the appliances
and cabinets youve got, or is it time for a
full-scale remodel?
Step two is the budget, coming up with a
realistic estimate for each expense, says
designer Brian Patrick Flynn of Flynnside
Out Productions.
Then, the fun can begin. Three areas
where a little improvement can go a long
way:

STORAGE
A smoothly functioning kitchen has
space for everything to be stored away,
within reasonable reach. Can you achieve
that with your current cabinets? If so,
Flynn suggests keeping them and just
replacing or refinishing the doors.
Cabinetry installation adds a lot to a
budget, he says, so saving by simply
reusing what youve got can be a massive
help.

FRESH COLORS AND MATERIALS

A smoothly functioning kitchen has space for everything to be stored away, within reasonable
reach.
If your cabinet doors are stained wood,
consider painting them. Then, change the
hardware. Drawer pulls and cabinet door
handles can make or break the look of the
space, says Lee Kleinhelter of the
Atlanta-based design firm Pieces. Take
time choosing new ones.
Flynn agrees: I always use high-end
hardware regardless of how high or low my
budget is, he says. Adding an interesting

metal and finish to your doors just really

adds character and uniqueness. You can
never go wrong with dull black pulls and
knobs, and Im also a huge fan of antique
brass. When it comes to silver tones, I try
to stay classic and go with polished nickel.
If you do need to add or replace cabinets,
Burnham suggests having them custommade. It can be expensive (Flynn estimates
that ready-made cabinets cost about onethird as much as lower-end custom

Painting kitchen walls can be a quick,

inexpensive solution to a kitchen remodel
on a low budget, Kleinhelter says, and
any color can work. But she advises
clients that kitchen decor should work
with the rest of the house. Bring in colors
that appear in nearby rooms, or stick to a
neutral palette.
If youre trying to update your kitchens
look, Burnham says theres been a shift
from the once-ubiquitous all-white kitchen
toward gray-painted cabinets, and weve
found ourselves experimenting with
color. Her office is currently designing
one kitchen thats predominantly a
sophisticated cream color, and another that
will have dark, olive-green cabinets and a
textured, black-stone countertop.
Homeowners are also getting more creative and saving money with materials like
concrete. Concrete tile is an inexpensive
material that comes in an incredible array
of colors and patterns, Burnham says, and
it works for backsplashes or kitchen
flooring, and really makes a statement.
Try mixing affordable elements with
higher-end ones: Basic butcher block is
my favorite countertop because of its classic appeal, and its insanely affordable. By
juxtaposing it with a unique backsplash,
like a mosaic marble or rustic stone, it
looks more high-end, Flynn says. My
biggest splurge on kitchens is usually my
lighting and backsplashes.

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CLIMATE
Continued from page 1
joint meeting Tuesday night. Another topic
is to consider enrolling in a community
choice aggregation program, a multiagency effort to purchase renewable energy
in bulk for its residents and businesses.
The impacts [of climate change] are very
real and already happening and the drought
is just one example on many very real
impacts. So this work is just the beginning, said Sustainability Commission
Chair Rafael Reyes. Climate actions are
typically classified as a cost, but in reality
theres economic benefits.
The state recommends cities reduce their
2005 greenhouse gas emissions 15 percent
by 2020 and, based on a regional 2010
report, San Mateo has reduced its levels by
9 percent. The proposed plan outlining 28
methods could allow the city to achieve an
18 percent reduction, said Tammy Seale with
Pacific Municipal Consultants.
San Mateos largest greenhouse gas emissions generators are vehicles, making up 58
percent of its total. Approximately 35 percent is attributed to commercial and residential energy consumption and 3 percent
comes from solid waste, according to PMC.
With the effects of climate change often
debated, the Sustainability Commission
leaned toward incentivized and recommend-

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ed measures over mandates.
The communitywide proposal will be
reviewed by the City Council Jan. 20 and
consolidates the citys existing, but outdated, Sustainable Initiative Plan, Climate
Action Plan and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Reduction Program.
Reaching the states goal requires San
Mateo to reduce nearly 32,690 metric tons
of carbon dioxide, according to PMC.
Suggested measures touch upon renewable
energy, energy efficiency and conservation,
alternative fuels, solid waste, water and
wastewater, off-road equipment, alternative
transportation and municipal energy efficiency and conservation.
A unique recommendation is to implement
a community choice aggregation program.
It could be a joint effort among cities to purchase energy from sources like wind, geothermal, solar and other renewables while
still using Pacific Gas and Electrics existing infrastructure, said Kathy Kleinbaum,
senior management analyst with the city.
PG&E would conduct billing and respond to
issues like power outages while still allowing the city to potentially offer renewable
energy at a lower rate, Kleinbaum said.
While unlikely San Mateo could create the
power purchasing company on its own, the
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has
initiated a study to analyze the efficacy of
creating a program and Menlo Park and
South San Francisco have expressed interest, Kleinbaum said.
Other high priority measures include

requiring new multifamily buildings with

20 or more units to obtain 50 percent of its
energy from on-site renewable sources, create composting programs for commercial
and multifamily buildings, offer incentives
for people to retrofit their homes with energy efficiency systems and increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations.
While the plan outlines an array of
options, the Sustainability Commission
opted to leave several out requiring energy audits and mandating nonresidential
buildings install energy efficiency retrofits
arent recommended in the plan, according
to PMC.
When you follow this issue on a broader
scale and you read about the pushback thats
out there, pushback and mandates go
together, said Planning Commissioner
Chris Massey.
While on-road transportation accounts
for the largest portion of the citys greenhouse
gas
emissions,
Planning
Commissioner Josh Hugg said hes concerned affordable housing and the lowincome community arent taken into consideration.
With many renters pushed out of the area
in droves and subsequently driving further
to work, Hugg said providing more affordable housing is a sustainability issue.
PMC and city staff referenced statewide
and regional data as well as reduction targets
and strategies the Legislature and the
Association of Bay Area Governments have
issued. Yet its critical San Mateo contribute

ADVISORY
Continued from page 1
cial education classes.
The focus is on how can we involve
our parents more actively, how can we
best support these students, what
things can we do differently and what
things we can do better? said
Shawnterra Moore, associate superintendent of educational services and categorical programs.
It held its first meeting Wednesday,
Jan. 7, and all parents and/or guardians
of students who are of African or
African-American descent are welcome
but all parents are encouraged to attend
the meetings, she said.
Superintendent Alejandro Hogan
said part of the plan is to reduce the
enrollment in special education when
its not necessary for them to be in
special education.
It used to be disproportionate in
certain areas Hispanics were a big
area and Asian students in special ed,
he said. Were down to just one group
of students and were hoping to rectify

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with its own measures and the proposed
Climate Action Plan is consistent with
other cities efforts, Kleinbaum said.
The states measures for both emissions
and for utilities to increase their amount of
renewable energy are really getting us two
thirds of the way there, Kleinbaum said.
The draft Climate Action Plan will go
before the City Council Tuesday, Jan. 20 for
comment before staff issues a final proposal. The plan will then be reviewed and open
for public comment at future Sustainability
and Planning commission meetings. The
City Council is anticipated to vote in March
on the final Climate Action Plan.
An environmental review and General
Plan update is included in the process as the
Climate Action Plan consolidates outdated
plans.
The
less-than-year-old
Sustainability Commission was created in
part to develop the plan and planning commissioners praised the new policy-making
body for its work.
Youve really tied it all together in a way
thats not been done before, Massey said.
The result is an overall package thats realistic, its feasible, its tied to the state goals
and programs. Its rigorous.
For more information and to rev iew the
draft Climate Action Plan v isit www.city ofsanmateo.org.

that disproportionality.
State data shows a disproportionate
number of African-American students
are eligible in the specific learning
disability category of special education.
In the 2012-13 school year, data
showed out of the 199 AfricanAmerican students in the district, 37
were enrolled in special education,
which is 18.59 percent of that student
population, according to Moore.
During the 2013-14 school year, of the
districts 9, 734 students, 259 students, or 2.66 percent of the districts
total population, were AfricanAmerican. Nine-hundred-and-ninetyfive students were in special education
that year, according to state data
Moore provided.
Four years ago, the district tried to
start something similar, but that didnt
pan out at the time, said Trustee
Maurice Goodman. The district has
parent advisory groups for parents of
Hispanic, Asian and Pacific Islander
students.
Its to empower parents to speak up
and see how district can better serve
their students, he said.
Initially, the district just wants to

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get parents actively involved, Moore
said.
To want to help us figure out things
that we can do differently and better
academically and after high school,
she said.
The district is compiling its own
data on the matter and that study should
be completed in February, said Ryan
Sebers, the districts public information officer.
Special education itself is instruction specifically designed to address
the educational and related developmental needs of children with disabilities. A specific learning disability
involves difficulties listening, thinking, speaking, reading, writing,
spelling or doing mathematical calculations, including perceptual disabilities, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia and developmental
aphasia.
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Is there a gazing globe in your gardens future?

By Lee Reich
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Did I see a glint of mocking laughter in a friends eyes

when I mentioned the new addition to my garden, a gazing
globe?
These mirrored glass ornaments were popular until about
50 years ago, when they fell from their pedestals, figuratively speaking. Theyre now making a comeback, straddling the fence between attractive ornament and to
some people kitsch.
Gazing globes date back to 13th century Italy, a country
known for garden ornaments, and, more specifically, to
Venice, a city known for glassworks.
They once were more than mere ornaments. They also
were put in place to bring happiness, ward off evil spirits
or attackers, and attract fairies. In Victorian times, a globe
near a gate allowed you to look around the corner to see
who or what was approaching from the other side of the
fence or hedge.
The globes also found their way indoors. A butler could
look around a corner to check if anyone was pocketing cutlery. A father could maintain a watchful eye on his daughter and her beau.
Look at a gazing globe and youll have a fish-eye view
of everything except whats directly behind the globe. As

FUNERALS
Continued from page 1
Sargenti, 27, attended Ramos funeral with the department
sending two officers to each service. Sargenti, along with
more than 10 other officers and sheriffs deputies from San
Mateo County, were able to attend Ramos or Lius services
because of a JetBlue special affording two officers from any
police department free flights.
Four San Bruno police officers, two San Mateo officers,
four South San Francisco officers and three sheriffs
deputies jumped at the opportunity to show camaraderie
with the New York Police Department.
Liu, 32, served as a policeman for seven years and was
married just two months when he was killed with Ramos,
40, on Dec. 20. The men were seated in their patrol car when
attacked by a killer who committed suicide shortly after the
brazen daytime massacre on a Brooklyn street.
Varying reports estimate between 25,000 and 28,000 law
enforcement officers attended the separate funerals of
Ramos and Liu.
It was a powerful experience to be there at Officer Lius
service. I truly dont think pictures and words can capture
the experience. New York police officers are a resilient
group of people. There were many that were emotional and
upset, but for the most part they all are holding their head up
high and moving forward, said San Mateo County Sheriffs
Deputy Javier Acosta. The streets in Brooklyn near the
area of the funeral, it was a sea of blue as far as you could
see.
Acosta, 41, said the tragedy hasnt changed his views
about work and police officers sign up for the job knowing

Gazing globes are making a comeback, straddling the fence

between attractive ornament and to some people
kitsch.
you move, the reflection also moves, except that you, the
viewer, are always staring directly back at yourself. You
are always the center of this perceptual universe a
metaphor, perhaps, for existence.
In my garden, however, the globe isnt a protector or
metaphor; its really just an ornament. Its a shiny object
theres an inherent risk.
Officer Liu and Officer Ramos were executed for the
simple fact that they were cops and that touched me, that
upset me and I felt like I needed to go pay my respects,
Acosta said. In law enforcement, were one big family and
even though I didnt know Liu, their loss still touches me as
a member of law enforcement.
San Bruno police Lt. Troy Fry said the departments four
officers who attended the funerals indicated they were honored and expressed an overwhelming sense of camaraderie.
We do feel like were one big family. The public doesnt
really understand until youre a cop and you walk in a cops
shoes, its hard to explain. You still feel like its someone
in your own family even though its in a different department, Fry said.
Sargenti agreed, adding he signed up to become a police
officer almost three years ago because he wanted to become
a role model, assist victims and put criminals in jail.
[I] became an officer basically to help people. I know
that kind of gets lost nowadays. People think we become
cops for other reasons, Sargenti said. Some people think
officers just want to be a bully with a badge and a gun and go
out there and just infringe on peoples rights, they just
think of the negative connotations not considering that
[officers] just want to help people.
Ramos and Lius murders came shortly after two unarmed
black men were killed by law enforcement in New York and
Missouri. When the officers responsible for the deaths of
Michael Brown and Eric Garner were cleared, protests rippled across the nation. Bay Area protests continued for
weeks with some going so far as to throw bottles and bricks
at police officers.
San Mateo police Sgt. Rick Decker said Monday his
department is lucky to have a supportive community and

off which dances light. In summer, it peeked out from

among low shrubs and flowers. Over the past few months,
the globe has increasingly come into focus, like a developing photographic image. It stands out most boldly in
the garden on those winter days when its perched above
and surrounded by billowing, white snow.
Todays gazing globes have evolved from those orbs of
past decades that often stood alone on pedestals in the center of lawns. In various sizes and tints, todays globes nestle into flower beds, hang from branches or float in ponds.
Rather than having a smooth, mirrored surface, todays
gazing globe might be a mosaic of silvered and colored
glass.
Some gardeners make their own by gluing shards of mirrors or tile onto old bowling balls. To avoid the fragility
of traditional gazing globes, some are now made from
shiny, stainless steel.
I remember gazing globes from my youth, and nostalgia
figures into my liking for them. I also remember being a
little nervous around them, and I still like the glass ones
for their fragility. Theyre not that fragile, though; more
than once, strong winds have knocked my globe off its
pedestal and each time the globe, thankfully, made a soft
enough landing to remain intact.
Most of all, I like gazing globes because they are fun,
whether truly or mockingly so.
its important to show support for officers even as far as
New York.
The officers stood proud and clad in ceremonial uniforms
during both New York funerals illustrating thousands of law
enforcement officers who barely knew each other could join
in solidarity.
It was definitely emotional and something that Ill never
forget, Sargenti said. We went out there for the worst reasons, but we stood with that police department in a time
where it was nice to see everyone come together and show
that were part of something thats bigger than us a individuals. So its a great feeling to know that I can represent
something thats greater than myself.

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PLAN

Developments in the works

Continued from page 1

vote on Thursday.
The plan itself has gotten high
marks from merchants and residents in
the downtown and throughout South
San Francisco, City Manager Mike
Futrell previously said. Its coming at
a great time when the economy is revitalizing downtown.
There are some worried existing residents and businesses will get displaced by new development. The priority for most advocacy groups is that
the city considers rent control and
just-cause eviction requirements that
could mitigate rent increases and instability for some residents.
No San Mateo County cities other
than East Palo Alto have rent control
and just-cause eviction policies in
place, so staffs ability to identify
other local efforts to address displacement are limited, a staff report compiled by Senior Planner Tony Rozzi
stated. Many San Mateo County
cities, as part of their own specific
plans or housing element updates,
however, have included guiding policies that support any local or regional
efforts to study displacement and consider any identified programs to mitigate displacement. The Housing
Leadership Council (HLC) provided
staff with sample language from the
city of San Mateo that was ultimately
incorporated into the new land use policy LU-10.
LU-10 encourages cities to support
regional and local efforts to examine
displacement of affordable housing
and lower-income households and consider programs to address identified
housing needs.
In some ways, the request to study
and prevent displacement has become
a moving target for staff to adequately
address, the staff report stated. Daly
City recently adopted sample language
for their housing element that addresses potential displacement and commits
the city to evaluate and adopt mitigating programs within two years. That
approach is now preferred by groups
such as HLC and recommended to participating San Mateo County cities.
The plans have faced some opposition from citizens concerned that the
city will be unnecessarily transformed
into nearby Peninsula cities.
I am a lifelong resident of South
San Francisco for over 55 years,
wrote Barbara Ervin in an email to the
city last August. First off we are
not Burlingame and we never will be
(thank goodness). If someone likes
Burlingames downtown area then
they should go live in that city. Why is
this even an issue? One has to wonder
if this is for the citizens of South San
Francisco, or the workers of

Genentech, who probably dont even

reside in this city and get script to
spend downtown.

Proposed changes
On the flip side of things, existing
business owners have expressed
excitement about downtowns transformation.
So far, the streets have been
restriped and the city is working on
installing new parking meters and
bike racks. Another part of the plan is
to reconfigure the Caltrain station by
extending the platform south of its
current location and constructing a
$20
million
below-grade
pedestrian/bicycle underpass at the
southeast corner of the Grand Avenue
and Airport Boulevard intersection
beneath Highway 101. The underpass
would provide access to the platform
to better connect the areas east and
west of the highway. Also planned is
expanding Railroad Avenue to the east
to connect it to Gateway Boulevard and
adding new roads to connect Sylvester
Road to the Railroad Avenue extension
and Gateway Boulevard. In the next six
months, the city will swap out all the
old parking meters in downtown with
new ones, possibly smart meters.
Small facade improvements could also
come soon.
Within 12 months, the city hopes to
begin construction of the City Hall
Plaza, which would allow the city to
block off the street for pedestrians and
street fairs. Two other plazas include a
Caltrain Plaza and a Linden
Neighborhood Plaza. A $15.4 million
new streetscape from Airport
Boulevard to Spruce Avenue would also
be part of the plan. Within 24 months,
the city hopes it will have the first
plaza built and the sidewalks extended
from 9 feet to 15 feet wide, while also
adding dedicated bike lanes. The city is
currently in the design stage for the
plaza.
New housing would amount to 1,400
dwelling units as part of the plan.
There would be 800,000 square feet of
commercial space, 21,000 square feet
for industrial uses and 1.2 million
square feet of new office/research and
development space.

There are already three developments

in the works that include 266 units of
rental housing in downtown, 80 more
separate units and 90 units of affordable senior housing. These developments depend on changes within the
plan, including altering building code,
increasing density limitations and
building heights and changing parking requirements. Building heights
would be greatest within 1/4 mile of
the Caltrain station to allow the highest densities of residents and employees within an easy walk of the transit
service, according to the plan.
Additionally, as part of a transit-oriented plan in the city, the Planning
Commission voted to recommend the
City Council approve a plan for adding
35 homes to the last bit of city farmland near the South San Francisco
BART station.
The plan can also be amended in the
future as the economy changes and new
councilmembers take over, said Mayor
Rich Garbarino.
I think the process worked well, we
did a lot of public input and Im sure
there will be more, Garbarino said.
Overall, its important to remember
its a blueprint. Its not something
thats cast in concrete. Even if we
approval a final version thats still
subject to change as needed.

Funding
Potential funding could come from
creating financing districts, assessment districts, a business improvement district, development impact
fees, a city affordable housing trust
fund and city housing bonds. Other
options include using the countys
half-cent sales tax Measure A, a city
housing fund, revenue bonds, general
obligation bonds, the citys general
fund, a public benefit assessment district, grants from the region and state,
along with federal funding.
There have been some recent amendments to the plan based on community
feedback, including a revision to the
15 feet minimum ground floor height
for non-residential uses to allow residential garages. This was brought up
by Eddie Pang and Larry Wang, representing 211 Airport Blvd. The minimum ground floor height for buildings
with non-residential uses at the ground
level is 15 feet, with a minimum 12foot clearance from floor to ceiling.
For residential buildings, a ground
floor garage may be exempt from this
requirement, subject to a review
process.
The City Council could be voting on
the plan and its EIR at its Jan. 28 meeting.
The Planning Commission meets 7
p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at the Municipal
Services Building, 33 Arroyo Drive in
South San Francisco.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 8
San Carlos Library Quilting Club.
10 a.m. to noon. San Carlos Library,
610 Elm St., San Carlos. Every second
Thursday of every month for adults.
Free and open to the public. For
more information call Rhea Bradley,
Librarian at 591-0341 ext. 237.
San Carlos Library Quilting Club.
10 a.m. to noon. San Carlos Library,
610 Elm St., San Carlos. Free and
open to the public. For more information call Rhea Bradley, Librarian at
591-0341 ext. 237.
Peninsula Chorallers first spring
season rehearsal. 10 a.m to 11:30
a.m. Millbrae Rec Center, 477 Lincoln
Center, Millbrae. For more information call Janice Gunderson at 5934287.
Toddler story time. 10:30 a.m. to 11
a.m. Belmont Library, Belmont.
Songs, stories and movements activities to encourage children to listen
and read.
Non-Fiction Book Club. 11 a.m. to
noon. San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St.,
San Carlos. Epitaph For a Peach: Four
Seasons On My Family Farm by
David Mas Masumoto. Free and
open to the public. For more information call Rhea Bradley, Librarian at
591-0341 ext. 237.
What to do when you get a traffic
ticket? Noon. San Mateo County
Law Library, 710 Hamilton St.,
Redwood City. Presented by attorney Shawn Mowry.
Mystery Book Group. 2 p.m.
Belmont Library, Belmont. Enjoy lively discussion and light refreshments
while
discussing
Raymond
Chandlers The Big Sleep.
Imagination Playground. 3:30 p.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Belmont Library. Build
with giant blocks.
Healthy Aging Workshop: Brain
Fitness. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. San
Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda
de las Pulgas, San Mateo. For more
information call 522-7490. Register
at www.erecreg.com or any City of
San Mateo Recreation Center.
Drop-In Tech Help. 6 p.m. South San
Francisco Public Library, 840 W.
Orange Ave., South San Francisco.
Get help with e-books, Kindles,
NOOKs, laptops or any other device.
Open to all. For more information
contact Anissa Malady at ssfpladm@plsinfo.org.
Your Kidneys and You. 7 p.m. 1044
Middlefield Road, Redwood City. An
education program developed by
the National Kidney Foundation to
raise public awareness about chronic kidney disease featuring registered dietitian Vidyut Lingamneni,
MS. RD. For more information call
780-7018.
FRIDAY, JAN. 9
Preschool story time. 10:30 a.m. to
11 a.m. Belmont Library, Belmont.
Listen and learn with stories, songs
and rhymes.
Bilingual Story Times. 11:15 a.m.
Menlo
Park
Library.
Mandarin/English story times. Ages
2-5. For more information contact
weaver@plsinfo.org.
Russian Immersion Story Time.
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Belmont
Library, Belmont.
Health and Wellness at the
Library: Lunchtime Tai Chi. Noon.
South San Francisco Public Library,
840 W. Orange Ave., South San
Francisco. Open to all. For more
information contact Anissa Malady
at ssfpladm@plsinfo.org.
Science Club. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Belmont Library, Belmont.
Pacific Art League Exhibition
Opening Reception. 5:30 p.m. to 8
p.m. 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Free.
For more information email graphics@pacificartleague.org.
Carlmont High School Improv
Showcase. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Belmont
Library, Belmont.
Architecture Lecture. 7 p.m. San
Mateo Main Library, 55 W. Third Ave.,
San Mateo. Free. For more information call 522-7818.
A Sonata Festival. 7:30 p.m.
Crestmont Conservatory of Music,
2575 Flores St., San Mateo. Free.
San Carlos: The City of Good
Living A New Exhibit. San
Mateo County History Museum,
2200 Broadway, San Mateo. The
exhibit will feature scenes of San
Carlos and its immediate vicinity.
Runs through May 16. For more
information call 299-0104.
SATURDAY, JAN. 10
Health Enrollment Fair. 9 a.m. to
noon. 33 Arroyo Drive, South San
Francisco. All residents are invited to
meet with bilingual staff to answer
questions about health insurance.
Residents can obtain assistance
enrolling in an affordable health

insurance plan under Covered

California and the Affordable Care
Act. For more information visit
www.smcgoc.org/HealthCoverage
or call 616-2002.
Health and Wellness Fair. 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. Westside Boxing Club, 1014
Howard Ave., San Mateo. Call 3444922 for more information or visit
westsideboxingclub.com.
New Volunteer Recruitment at
Filoli. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 86
Caada Road, Woodside. Register by
email to volunteer@filoli.org by 4
p.m. on Jan. 2. For more information
visit filoli.org and click Volunteer.
The Art of Homeschooling. 9:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship Hall, 2124
Brewster Ave. (at Lowell Street),
Redwood City. $20 advanced, $25 at
the door. To register early go to
www.homefires.com/click?artofhsing.
Reception for Society of Western
Artists Current Exhibit. 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. SWA Headquarters Gallery, 2625
Broadway, Redwood City. For more
information go to www.societyofwesternartists.com.
Imagination Playground. 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. Belmont Library, Belmont.
Come see what amazing structures
you can create with these oversized
building blocks.
Fatherhood Collaborative presents Dad & Me @ the Library. 11:15
a.m. Woodside Library, 3140
Woodside Road, Woodside. Spend
quality time with children while
learning about the value of reading.
Features an interactive puppet
show. For more information go to
www.fatherhoodcollaborative.org.
California Treasures: Women Who
Make a Difference. 1 p.m. San
Mateo Community College, Board
Room, 3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo. A
provocative visual presentation and
lecture by Kay Payne, art lecturer
and docent, celebrating the life and
art of influential California women
artists. Sponsored by American
Association of University WomenSan Mateo. Free and open to the
public. For more information go to
http://sanmateo-ca.aauw.net.
She Was One of Us: Eleanor
Roosevelt and the American
Worker lecture by
Brigid
OFarrell, California Scholar and
author. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. San Carlos
Library, 610 Elm St., San Carlos. Free
and open to the public. For more
information call Rhea Bradley at 5910341 ext. 237.
Origami Time. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Reach and Teach, 144 W. 25th Ave.,
San Mateo. Origami paper folding
with Derrick at Reach and Teach. All
ages and experience levels welcome. Everything provided free of
charge. For more information email
craig@reachandteach.com.
Flexagon Calendar Workshop. 1
p.m. to 3 p.m. Menlo Park Library.
Geometry and art come together in
this workshop. Ages 9-12. For more
information contact weaver@plsinfo.org.
Fund A Need Blanket Donation
Drive. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Trapeze
Restaurant, 266 Lorton Ave.,
Burlingame. Donations will help low
income seniors. For more information go to www.fundaneed.org or
call Sema Tosun at 504-7578.
Fatherhood Collaborative presents Dad & Me @ the Library. 2 p.m.
840 W. Orange Ave., South San
Francisco. Spend quality time with
children while learning about the
value of reading. Features an interactive puppet show. For more information go to www.fatherhoodcollaborative.org.
Charles the Clown. 2 p.m. Belmont
Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas,
Belmont. For more information
email Marsi OMalley-Riley at omalley-riley@smcl.org.
Insomnia/Creativity. 7 p.m. to 10
p.m. Neologian Art Gallery, 1027 S.
Claremont St., San Mateo. $10 admission.
A Sonata Festival. 7:30 p.m.
Crestmont Conservatory of Music,
2575 Flores St., San Mateo. Free.
SUNDAY, JAN. 11
SAT Test Prep Course. 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. Aragon High School, 900
Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. A
20 hour SAT Test Prep course, including three full-length practice tests,
meets through March 1. For more
information or to register call 5796180 or email hello@marble-arch.us.
Rose Pruning Symposium. 1 p.m.
to 3 p.m. San Mateo Arboretum
Society, 101 Ninth Ave., San Mateo.
Learn how to shape your rose bushes and proper winter pruning and
care. To RSVP call 574-1677.
For more events visit
smdailyjournal.com, click Calendar.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

HOLY MOLE

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE

ACROSS
47 Execs
1 Coin factories
50 Entertain
6 Troublesome bug
52 Antenna
10 Inflection
54 Passes the buck
12 Porter pen name (2 wds.) 58 Reduces to powder
14 Errands
59 Find a perch
15 Sylvan
60 Get going
16 Sugar sources
61 Gin partner
18 Da or ja
19 Small job
DOWN
21 spumante
1 Rain slicker
23 Happy sighs
2 I, to Fritz
24 Not sociable
3 PFC superior
26 Accident reminder
4 Technical words
29 Drains, as energy
5 Skulks about
31 Really tiny
6 Poltergeists
33 Swiss artist Paul
7 Opposite of paleo
35 Felt certain
8 Devine or Warhol
36 Cen. fractions
9 Bring to bay
37 Football cheer
11 Sugar amt.
38 Furrowed
12 Is in debt
40 Suffix for hero
13 Fabric meas.
42 Crater edge
17 Dressing for hot or cold
43 Bearing
19 Express gratitude
45 Initial stake
20 Rockies resort

GET FUZZY

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Gross
Inquire
Road map info
Keenly attentive
Contradict
Do laps
Double curve
Nightmare street
Heated discourse
Gavel
Sushi fish
Cool!
Kiosk buy, slangily
Wheat
Three musicians
Pecs neighbor
Mdse. bill
Geog. feature
Yale alumnus
Dry, as wine

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Focus on personal
relationships. Your serious demeanor will intimidate
someone younger with less experience than you.
Participate in activities that provide good times and
some laughs and are conducive to making new friends.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) A partnership will
be in jeopardy. Uncertainty and emotional discord
will leave you in a vulnerable position. Clear the
air with a heart-to-heart discussion and let your
expectations be known.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Keep your mind on
the job. Emotional or relationship issues will hurt

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your professional productivity. Deal with personal

problems quickly to avoid a setback that could alter
your standard of living.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) Dont waste time
brooding over matters that you cant change. Increase
your knowledge through study or travel. Proficiency at
a new skill will expand your career options.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) A compromise or
diplomatic agreement will be necessary before you
can move ahead with your plans. Forming an alliance
with a more experienced individual will open your
eyes to new possibilities.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Its important to
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CANCER (June 21-July 22) Dont let anyone
persuade you to do something against your wishes.
Financial investments must be carefully researched
before you make a commitment. Hasty decisions
will result in a loss.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Give love and partnerships
top priority. Its time to rid yourself of people or things
that have been holding you back. Taking control will
bring you closer to your goal.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Relationship woes will
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to discredit you will be deceptive. Dont believe or
repeat information without researching the facts first.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Your mind is wandering,

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that you fulfill your responsibilities. Neglecting your
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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) You can ease your
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
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The following person is doing business
as: TOPCO Accounting & Payroll, 1115
Ladera Way, BELMONT, CA 94002.
Registered Owner(s): Ana Glodek, same
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STATEMENT #263262
The following person is doing business
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Amphlett Blvd #105, SAN MATEO, CA
94402. Registered Owner(s): Sino-USA
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business is conducted by a Corporation.
The registrants commenced to transact
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STATEMENT #263320
The following person is doing business
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San Carlos, 279 Sequoia Ave, SAN
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CA
94070.
Registered
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STATEMENT #263360
The following person is doing business
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STATEMENT #263261
The following person is doing business
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STATEMENT #263129
The following person is doing business
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/s/ Trent Collins/
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/01/14. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
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STATEMENT #263495
The following person is doing business
as: Vega Trucking, 1 Newell Court Apt.
#130, EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303.
Registered Owner: Monica Malfavon,
same address.. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant
commenced to transact business under
the FBN on
/s/ Monica Malfavon/
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 01/05/15. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
01/08/15, 01/15/15, 01/22/15, 01/29/15).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT #M-263435
The following person is doing business
as: Space Planning and Building, 809
California Drive, BURLINGAME, CA
94010. Registered Owners: 1) John A.
Jones, 810 Edgehill Drive, Burlingame,
CA 94010. 2) Richard Pennington, 2169
Folsom Street #M203, San Francisco,
CA 94110. The business is conducted
by a General Partnership. The registrants commenced to transact business
under the FBN on N/A
/s/ Richard Pennington/
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/30/14. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
01/08/15, 01/15/15, 01/22/15, 01/29/15).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #263517
The following person is doing business
as: Tao Personal Home Services, 205
De Anza Blvd 400, SAN MATEO, CA
94402. Registered Owners: Wenshi Ni,
same address. The business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrants commenced to transact business
under the FBN on
/s/ Wenshi Ni/
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 01/06/15. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
01/08/15, 01/15/15, 01/22/15, 01/29/15).

THE DAILY JOURNAL

203 Public Notices

Thursday Jan. 8, 2015

210 Lost & Found

296 Appliances

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT #M-263512
The following person is doing business
as: Jazminez, 308 Baldwin Ave, San
Mateo, CA 94401. Registered Owner:
Yasmine Hito, 3600 Highland Ave., Redwood City, CA 94062. The business is
conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business
under the FBN on
/s/ Yasmine Hito/
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 01/06/15. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
01/08/15, 01/15/15, 01/22/15, 01/29/15).

WHIRLPOOL DEHUMIDIFIER. Almost

new. located coastside. $75 650-8676042.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT #263397
The following person is doing business
as: Rebecca Claire Coaching, 1307 Aspen Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044. Registered Owner: Rebecca Hathaway, same
address. The business is conducted by
an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the
FBN on
/s/ Rebecca Hathaway/
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/23/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
01/08/15, 01/15/15, 01/22/15, 01/29/15).

1940 VINTAGE telephone bench maple

antiques collectibles $75 (650)755-9833
1980 SYLVANIA 24" console television
operational with floor cabinet in excellent
condition. $35. (650) 676-0974.

LOST AFRICAN GRAY PARROT (415)377-0859 REWARD!

LOST CELL PHONE Metro PCS Samsung. Light pink cover, sentimental value. Lost in Millbrae on 9/30/14 Reward
offered. Angela (415)420-6606
LOST DOG-SMALL TERRIER-$5000
REWARD Norfolk Terrier missing from
Woodside Rd near High Rd on Dec 13.
Violet is 11mths, 7lbs, tan, female, no
collar, microchipped. Please help bring
her home! (650)568-9642
LOST GOLD Cross at Carlmont Shopping Center, by Lunardis market
(Reward) (415)559-7291
LOST PRESCRIPTION glasses (2
pairs). REWARD! 1 pair dark tinted bifocals, green flames in black case with red
zero & red arrow. 2nd pair clear lenses
bifocals. Green frames. Lost at Lucky
Chances Casino in Colma or Chilis in
San Bruno. (650)245-9061
LOST: SMALL diamond cross, silver
necklace with VERY sentimental
meaning. Lost in San Mateo 2/6/12
(650)578-0323.

Over the Hedge

Over the Hedge

2 VINTAGE Light Bulbs circa 1905. Edison Mazda Lamps. Both still working $50 (650)-762-6048
ARMY SHIRT, long sleeves, with pockets. XL $15 each (408)249-3858
COLORIZED TERRITORIAL Quarters
uncirculated
with
Holder
$15/all,
(408)249-3858

NASCAR BOOKS - 1998 - 2007 Annuals, 50th anniversary, and more. $75.
(650)345-9595

LOST - Womans diamond ring. Lost

12/18. Broadway, Redwood City.
REWARD! (650)339-2410

Over the Hedge

298 Collectibles
1920'S AQUA Glass Beaded Flapper
Purse (drawstring bag) & Faux Pearl
Flapper Collar. $50. 650-762-6048

210 Lost & Found

LOST - MY COLLAPSIBLE music stand,

clip lights, and music in black bags were
taken from my car in Foster City and may
have been thrown out by disappointed
thieves. Please call (650)704-3595

Tundra

297 Bicycles

16 BOOKS on History of WWII Excellent

condition. $95 all obo, (650)345-5502

FOUND: RING Silver color ring found

on 1/7/2014 in Burlingame. Parking Lot
M (next to Dethrone). Brand inscribed.
Gary @ (650)347-2301

Tundra

GIRLS BIKE 18 Pink, Looks New, Hardly Used $80 (650)293-7313

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT #M-263288
The following person is doing business
as: Jose Garden Service, 2 Antioch Dr,
SAN MATEO, CA 94403. Registered
Owner: Jose Villalpando, same address.
The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on
/s/ Jose Villalpando /
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/12/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
01/08/15, 01/15/15, 01/22/15, 01/29/15).

FOUND: LADIES watch outside Safeway Millbrae 11/10/14 call Matt,

(415)378-3634

Tundra

23

Books
BOOK
"LIFETIME"
(408)249-3858

WW1

$12.,

JONATHAN KELLERMAN - Hardback

books, (5) $3. each, (650)341-1861

295 Art
ALASKAN SCENE painting 40" high 53"
wide includes matching frame $99 firm
(650)592-2648
ALASKAN SCENE painting 40" high 53"
wide includes matching frame $99 firm
(650)592-2648
BOB TALBOT Marine Lithograph (Signed Framed 24x31 Like New. $99.
(650)572-8895

MEMORABILIA CARD COLLECTION,

large collection, Marilyn Monroe, James
Dean, John Wayne and hundreds more.
$3,300/obo.. Over 50% off
(650)319-5334.
MICKEY MINI Mouse Vintage 1997 Lenox Christmas plate Gold Trim, Still in
Box $65. (650)438-7345

303 Electronics

304 Furniture

304 Furniture

NUTCRACKERS 1 large 2 small $10 for

all 3 (650) 692-3260

46 MITSUBISHI Projector TV, great

condition. $400. (650)261-1541.

DINING ROOM SET - table, four chairs,

lighted hutch, $500. all, (650)296-3189

OLD BLACK Mountain 5 Gallon Glass

Water Jar $39 (650) 692-3260

BIC TURNTABLE Model 940.

Good Shape $40. (650)245-7517

SCHILLER HIPPIE poster, linen, Sparta

graphics 1968. Mint condition. $600.00.
(650)701-0276

BLUE NINTENDO DS Lite. Hardly used.

$70 OBO. (760) 996-0767

DISPLAY CABINET 72x 21 x39 1/2

High Top Display, 2 shelves in rear $99
(650)591-3313

PORTABLE JEWELRY display case

wood, see through lid $45. 25 x 20 x 4 inches. (650)592-2648.

COMBO COLOR T.V. 24in. Toshiba with

DVD and VHS Flat Screen Remote 06
$40: (650)580-6324

DRESSER, OLD four drawer, painted

wod cottage pine chest of drawers. Solid
and tight. Carved wood handles. 40
wide x 35.5 high x 17.5 deep. $65. Call
or text (207)329-2853. San Carlos.

TEA POTS - (6) collectables, good condition, $10. each, (650)571-5899

COMPLETE COLOR photo developer

Besler Enlarger, Color Head, trays, photo
tools $50/ 650-921-1996

DRUM TABLE - brown, perfect condition, nice design, with storage, $45.,
(650)345-1111

299 Computers

FLIP CAMCORDER $50. (650)583-2767

DELL
LAPTOP
Computer
Bag
Fabric/Nylon great condition $20 (650)
692-3260

HOME THEATER, surround sound system. Harman Kardon amplifier tuner and
6 speakers, NEW. $400/obo. Call
(650)345-5502

ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER
with
shelves for books, pure oak. Purchased
for $750. Sell for $99. (650)348-5169

SILVER
LEGACY
Casino
four
rare memorabilia items, casino key, two
coins, small charm. $95. (650)676-0974

LANDSCAPE PICTURES (3) hand

painted 25" long 21" wide, wooden
frame, $60 for all 3, (650)201-9166

300 Toys

296 Appliances

$25 OBO. Star Wars, new Battle Droid

figures, all four variations.
Steve, San Carlos, 650-255-8716.

BREVILLE JUICER good cond. great

but $45. (650)697-7862
CHAMPION JUICER, very good, coral
color $25. Phone 650-345-7352

K'NEX BUILDING ideas $30.

(650)622-6695
LEGO DUPLO Set ages 1 to 5. $30
(650)622-6695

CHEFMATE TOASTER oven, brand

new, bakes, broils, toasts, adjustable
temperature. $25 OBO. (650)580-4763

PINK BARBIE 57 Chevy Convertible

28" long (sells on E-Bay for $250) in box
$49 (650)591-9769

CHICKEN ROASTERS (4) vertical, One

pulsing chopper, both unopened, in original packaging, $27.(650) 578 9208

RADIO CONTROL car; Jeep with off

road with equipment $99 OBO
(650)851-0878

FRIDGE, MINI, unopened, plugs, cord,

can use for warmer also $40, (650) 5789208

SMALL WOOD dollhouse 4 furnished

rooms. $35. (650)558-8142

FRUIT PRESS, unopened, sturdy, make

baby food, ricer, fruit sauces, $20.00,
(650) 578 9208

PONDEROSA WOOD STOVE, like

new, used one load for only 14 hours.
$1,200. Call (650)333-4400
RADIATOR HEATER, oil filled, electric,
1500 watts $25. (650)504-3621
RED DEVIL VACUUM CLEANER - $25.,
(650)593-0893
SANYO MINI REFRIGERATOR(415)346-6038

$40.,

SEARS KENMORE sewing machine in a

good cabinet style, running smoothly
$99. 650-756-9516.

THE SAN Bruno City Council will meet Tuesday, January 13,
2015 at 7:00 p.m., at the Senior Center, 1555 Crystal Springs
Blvd., San Bruno, CA and hold a public hearing on the following item. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Crestmoor Lot Development Waive First Reading, Hold
Public Hearing and Introduce an Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement Between the City of San Bruno and Castle
Companies, Inc. for the Development of ten lots in the Crestmoor neighborhood.
The Planning Commission recommended the ordinance and
Development Agreement to the City Council at its regular
meeting of 1-6-15.
The ordinance and Development Agreement protects the Developer from changes to City zoning and other land use regulations and increases in City fees. The initial term of the Development Agreement will run for two years from execution, with
the possibility of a one year extension upon request.
The Development Agreement does not exempt the Developer
from compliance with all current applicable laws. The Agreement requires the Developer to pay all permit fees, assessments and charges that are in effect at the time the Agreement
is signed.
The Development Agreement commits the Developer to start
construction of all ten homes within 30 days of issuance of
building permits by the City, and provides that the homes are
to be completed and ready for occupancy prior to November
30, 2015 (with one exception due to difficult topographic conditions).
The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act.
Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, January 8, 2015.

Very

STEP 2 sandbox Large with cover $25

(650)343-4329

302 Antiques
1912 COFFEE Percolator Urn. perfect
condition includes electric cord $85.
(415)565-6719
73 HAPPY Meal toys. 1990's vintage, in
the original unopened packages.
$60.(650)596-0513
ANTIQUE CRYSTAL/ARCADE Coffee
Grinder. $60. 650-596-0513
ANTIQUE ITALIAN lamp 18 high, $70
(650)387-4002
ANTIQUE MAYTAG Ringer type Washing Machine, (1930-35 era) $85.
650-583-7505
ANTIQUE OLD Copper Wash Tub, 30 x
12 x 13 with handles, $65 (650)591-3313
BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE Victorian
Side Sewing Table, All original. Rosewood. Carved. EXCELLENT CONDITION! $350. (650)815-8999.
MAHOGANY ANTIQUE Secretary desk,
72 x 40 , 3 drawers, Display case, bevelled glass, $700. (650)766-3024
OLD VINTAGE Wooden Sea Captains
Tool Chest 35 x 16 x 16, $65
(650)591-3313
VINTAGE ATWATER Kent Radio. Circa
1929 $100. (650)245-7517

ESPRESSO TABLE 30 square, 40 tall,

$95 (650)375-8021

INFINITY FLOOR speakers ( a pair) in

good condition $ 60. (650)756-9516. Daly City.

EXECUTIVE DESK 60, cherry wood,

excellent condition. $275 (650)212-7151

JVC DVD Player and video cassette recorder. NEW. *SOLD!*

EXECUTIVE DESK Chair, upholstered,

adjustable height, excellent condition,
$150 (650)212-7151

LEFT-HAND ERGONOMIC keyboard

with 'A-shape' key layout Num pad, $20
(650)204-0587

FADED GOLD antique framed mirror,

25in x 33in $15 Cell number:
(650)580-6324

PRINTER DELL946, perfect, new black

ink inst, new color ink never installed,
$75. 650-591-0063

GRACO 40" x28" x 28" kid pack 'n play

exc $40 (650) 756-9516 Daly City

SONY PROJECTION TV 48" with remote good condition $99 (650)345-1111

WESTINGHOUSE 28" flat screen TV
LCD with Remote. works perfect, little
used. $99. 6503477211.
WESTINGHOUSE 32 Flatscreen TV,
model#SK32H240S, with HDMI plug in
and remote, excellent condition. Two
available **SOLD**

304 Furniture
2 END Tables solid maple '60's era
$40/both. (650)670-7545
3 PIECE cocktail table with 2 end tables,
glass tops. good condition, $99.
(650)574-4021l
BATHTUB SEAT, electric. Bathmaster
2000. Enables in and out of bath safely.$99 650-375-1414

HIGH END childrens bedroom set,

white, solid, well built, in great/near
perfect condition. Comes with mattress (twin size) in great condition. Includes bed frame, two dressers, night
stands, book case, desk with additional 3 drawers for storage. Perfect for
one child. Sheets available if wanted.
$550. (415)730-1453.
INTAGE ART-DECO style wood chair,
carved back & legs, tapestry seat, $50.
650-861-0088.
LAWN CHAIRS (4) White, plastic, $8.
each, (415)346-6038
LEATHER couch, about 6ft long dark
brown $45 Cell number: (650)580-6324
LOUNGE CHAIRS - 2 new, with cover &
plastic carring case & headrest, $35.
each, (650)592-7483
LOVE SEAT, Upholstered pale yellow
floral $99. (650)574-4021

BOOKCASE, WHITE, IKEA, 32" Wide x

42" Tall x 11" Deep. $30. Great Cond.
(650)861-0088

MIRROR, SOLID OAK. 30" x 19 1/2",

curved edges; beautiful. $85.00 OBO.
Linda 650 366-2135.

BROWN TALL IKEA bookcase, great

condition 6 shelves, 72" x 24" x 12". $50.
650-861-0088

OAK BOOKCASE, 30"x30" x12". $25.

(650)726-6429

CHAIRS 2 Blue Good Condition $50

OBO (650)345-5644

OUTDOOR WOOD SCREEN - new $80

obo Retail $130 (650)873-8167

ROCKING CHAIR fine light, oak condition with pads, $85.OBO 650 369 9762
ROCKING CHAIR Great condition,
1970s style, dark brown, wooden,
suede cushion, photo availble, $99.,
(650)716-3337
SOLD WOOD TV Tables, set of 4 + rack,
perfect cond $29 650-595-3933
SOLID WOOD BOOKCASE 33 x 78
with flip bar ask $75 obo (650)743-4274
STEREO CABINET with 3 black shelves
42" x 21" x 17" exc cond $30. (650)7569516
STURDY OAK TV or End Table. $35.
Very good condition. 30" x 24".
(650)861-0088
TABLE, HD. 2'x4'. pair of folding legs at
each end. Laminate top. Perfect.
$60.(650)591-4141
TABLE, OLD ENGLISH draw-leaf, barley twist legs, 36 square. $350
(650)574-7387
TABLE, WHITE, sturdy wood, tile top,
35" square. $35. (650)861-0088
TEA/ UTILITY Cart, $15. (650)573-7035,
(650)504-6057
TEAK CABINET 28"x32", used for stereo equipment $25. (650)726-6429
TORCHIERE $35. (650) 631-6505
UPHOLSTERED SIDE office chairs (2).
3ft X 2ft, $85 each, (650)212-7151
VIDEO CENTER 38 inches H 21 inches
W still in box $45., (408)249-3858
WALL CLOCK - 31 day windup, 26
long, $99 (650)592-2648
WALNUT CHEST, small (4 drawer with
upper bookcase $50. (650)726-6429
WHITE 5 Drawer dresser.Excellent condition. Moving. Must sell $90.00 OBO
(650) 995-0012
WHITE CABINETS (2) - each has a
drawer & 1 door with 2 shelves.
36x21x18. $25 each. (650)867-3257
WOOD - wall Unit - 30" long x 6' tall x
17.5" deep. $90. (650)631-9311
WOOD BOOKCASE unit - good condition $65.00 (650)504-6058
WOOD FURNITURE- one end table and
coffee table. In good condition. $30
OBO. (760)996-0767.
WOOD ROCKING chair with foam and
foot rest; swivels; very comfortable and
relaxing. $45 (650)580-6324

CHAIRS, WITH Chrome Frame, Brown

Vinyl seats $15.00 each. (650)726-5549

OVAL LIVING room cocktail table. Wood

with glass 48x28x18. Retail $250.
$75 OBO (650)343-4461

CHANDELIER 3 Tier,
$95 (650)375-8021

made in Spain

PAPASAN CHAIRS (2) -with cushions

$45. each set, (650)347-8061

306 Housewares

COMPUTER DESK $25 , drawer for keyboard, 40" x 19.5" (619)417-0465

PATIO SET for sale, glass table and six

chairs $100 for the set. (650)678-5133

DINETTE TABLE with Chrome Legs: 36"

x58" (with one leaf 11 1/2") - $50.
(650)341-5347

PATIO TABLE 5x5 round, Redwood,

rollers, 2 benches, good solid
condition $30 San Bruno (650)588-1946

8 SKEWERS, unopened, for fondue,

roasting marshmallows, or fruit, ($7.00)
(650) 578 9208
BOXED RED & gold lg serving bowl
18inches - $65 (650) 741-9060 SB

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THE DAILY JOURNAL

Thursday Jan. 8, 2015

306 Housewares

308 Tools

308 Tools

310 Misc. For Sale

312 Pets & Animals

318 Sports Equipment

COFFEE MAKER, Makes 4 cups $12,

(650)368-3037

CIRCULAR SKILL saw "craftman"7/1/4"

heavy duty never used in box $45.
(650)992-4544

NEW FOLDING Hand Truck, 100 lb capacity, compact. lite, $29, 650-595-3933

LIGHT GREEN Barbar Chair, with foot

rest good condition $80 Call Anita
(650)303-8390

PARROT CAGE, Steel, Large, Excellent

Condition, $275 (650)245-4084

IN-GROUND BASKETBALL hoop, fiberglass backboard, adjustable height, $80

obo 650-364-1270

HOUSE HEATER Excellent condition.

Works great. Must sell. $30 OBO
(650) 995-0012
NEW PORTABLE electric fan wind machine, round, adjustable $15
Cell phone: (650)580-6324

CRACO 395 SP-PRO, electronic paint

sprayer. Commercial grade. Used only
once. $600/obo. (650)784-3427
CRAFTMAN JIG Saw 3.9 amp. with variable speeds $65 (650)359-9269

TOOL CHEST, red, stand-up on wheels

$100 (650)678-5133
VINTAGE CRAFTSMAN Jig Saw. Circa
1947. $60. (650)245-7517
WILLIAMS #1191 CHROME 2 1/16"
Combination "SuperRrench". Mint. $89.
650-218-7059.

LITTLE PLAYMATE by IGLOO 10"x10",

cooler includes icepak. $20
(650)574-3229
OVAL MIRROR $10 (650)766-4858
SEWING MACHINE Kenmore, blonde
cabinet, $25 (650)355-2167

ROTISSERY ELECTRIC machine. Never been used $100 (650)678-5133

CRAFTMAN RADIAL SAW, with cabinet

stand, $200 Cash Only, (650)851-1045

SHEER DRAPES (White) for two glass

sliding doors great condition $50 (650)
692-3260

CRAFTSMAN 3/4 horse power 3,450

RPM $60 (650)347-5373

WILLIAMS #40251, 4 PC. Tool Set

(Hose Remover, Cotter Puller, Awl, Scraper). Mint. $29. 650-218-7059.

STAR TREK VCR tape Colombia House,

Complete set 79 episodes $50
(650)355-2167

CRAFTSMAN 9" Radial Arm Saw with 6"

dado set. No stand. $55 (650)341-6402

310 Misc. For Sale

CRAFTSMAN BELT & disc sander $99.

(650)573-5269

CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSIC" Smithsonian Collection of Recordings, 4 audiotapes,

annotation booklet. $20.
(650)574-3229

ULTRASONIC JEWELRY Cleaning Machine Cleans jewelry, eyeglasses, dentures, keys. Concentrate included. $30
OBO. (650)580-4763

SOLID TEAK floor model 16 wine rack

with turntable $60. (650)592-7483
VACUUM EXCELLENT condition. Works
great.Moving. Must sell. $35.00 OBO
(650) 995-0012

307 Jewelry & Clothing

AMETHYST RING Matching earings in
14k gold setting. $165. (650)200-9730
ENGRAVED POCKET Watch, Illinois
watch company 1911. Works. $85.
(650)298-8546 PM only

308 Tools
BOSTITCH 16 gage Finish nailer Model
SB 664FN $99 (650)359-9269

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL Arm Saw Stand.

In box. $30. (650)245-7517
DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power
1,725 RPM $60 (650)347-5373
HUSKY POWER inverter 750wtts.adaptor/cables unused AC/DC.$50.
(650)992-4544
HYDRAULIC floor botle jack 10" H.
plus. Ford like new. $25.00 botlh
(650)992-4544
MICROMETER MEASUREMENT brake/
drum tool new in box $25. (650)9924544

ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER good

condition $50., (650)878-9542
FOLK SONG anthology: Smithsonian
Collection of Recordings, 4 audiotapes +
annotation booklet. $20 (650)574-3229
GAME "BEAT THE EXPERTS" never
used $8., (408)249-3858
HARLEY DAVIDSON black phone, perfect condition, $65., (650) 867-2720
KENNESAW ORIGINAL salute cannon
$30. (650)726-1037

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle

Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis
ACROSS
1 Plenty
6 Cologne scent
10 Now it makes
sense!
14 2011 Cricket
World Cup
winner
15 Actress Gray of
Buck Rogers in
the 25th Century
16 Stores in rows
17 Film with the
song Maniac
19 Formally proper
20 Philippine tongue
21 Gillette Mach3
predecessor
23 Uintah and Ouray
Reservation
residents
24 Film in which
Garbo said, I
want to be alone
29 Annoyances
31 Spanish
demonstrative
32 __ Coast
33 Golfer nicknamed
The Big Easy
35 Winter coat
37 Buck Rogers
portrayer __
Gerard
38 Private club
ritual, and a hint
to this puzzles
circles
43 Lines of praise
44 One on a penny
45 Scarfed down
46 Like a new
candle
48 Showed the way
50 Treats, as an icy
road
54 Unsafe at Any
Speed author
57 Real card
58 Desert formation
59 Like monastic life
61 Non-PC
purchase
63 Thats news to
me!
66 Actress
Tushingham
67 Slimming option,
for short
68 __ position
69 Biz bigwig

70 Twirled
71 Easy paces

34 Subway map dot:

Abbr.
36 Cavity fillers org.
38 Fermented, as
milk
39 Novelist Ferber
40 Pen pal?
41 Island dance
42 More nourishing
47 Medicinal syrup
49 Precise
51 Didnt come
clean with

52 Clawed
53 Advances a
base, in a
way
55 Gets precisely
56 Appear in print
60 Piano on a
piano?
61 Sore feeling
62 Socialize
64 With it
65 The Simpsons
shopkeeper

DOWN
1 Elate
2 Airing in the wee
hours
3 Words of wisdom
4 Earthquake,
perhaps
5 Satirist Mort
6 Thin, on the
Thames
7 Coffee holder
ANSWER TO PREVIOUS
8 [thats what it
said]
9 Massage
10 Whose Line Is It
Anyway
technique
11 1777 battle site
12 Yalie
13 Street of
nightmares
18 Husky, for one
22 Yearns
25 Embarrassed
26 It may follow
eleven
27 Actor Estrada
28 Lovett of country
30 Spade and
Hammer
xwordeditor@aol.com

PUZZLE:

VASE WITH flowers 2 piece good for the

Holidays, $25., (650) 867-2720
VINTAGE WHITE Punch Bowl/Serving
Bowl Set with 10 cups plus one extra
$30. (650)873-8167
WICKER PICNIC basket, mint condition,
handles, light weight, pale tan color.
$10. (650)578-9208

PET FURNITURE covers. 1 standard

couch 2 lounge chairs. Like new $70
OBO (650)343-4461

Pro,

WE BUY

Gold, Silver, Platinum

Always True & Honest values

Millbrae Jewelers
Est. 1957

Call
$99

TREADMILL BY PRO-FORM. (Hardly

Used). 10% incline, 2.5 HP motor, 300lb
weight capacity. $329 (650)598-9804
TWO BASKET balls - $10.00 each
(hardly used) (650)341-5347
TWO SOCCER balls -- $10.00 each
(hardly used) (650)341-5347

400 Broadway - Millbrae

650-697-2685

TWO SPOTTING Scopes, Simmons and

Baraska, $80 for both (650)579-0933
VINTAGE ENGLISH ladies ice skates up to size 7-8, $40., (650)873-8167

316 Clothes
ALPINESTAR JEANS Tags Attached
Twin Stitched Knee Protection Never
used Blue/Grey Sz34 $65 (650)357-7484

WET SUIT - medium size, $95., call for

info (650)851-0878
WOMEN'S LADY Cougar gold iron set
set - $25. (650)348-6955

311 Musical Instruments

DAINESE BOOTS Zipper & Velcro Closure, Cushioned Ankle, Excellent Condition Unisex EU40 $65 (650)357-7484

322 Garage Sales

BALDWIN GRAND PIANO, 6 foot, excellent condition, $8,500/obo. Call

(510)784-2598

NEW MEN'S Wristwatch sweep second

hand, +3 dials, $29 650-595-3933

GULBRANSEN BABY GRAND PIANO Appraised @$5450., want $3500 obo,

(650)343-4461

PROM PARTY Dress, Long sleeveless

size 6, magenta, with shawl, like new
$40 obo (650)349-6059

GARAGE SALES
ESTATE SALES

HAILUN PIANO for sale, brand new, excellent condition. $6,000. (650)308-5296

VELVET DRAPE, 100% cotton, new

beautiful burgundy 82"X52" W/6"hems:
$45 (415)585-3622

HAMMOND B-3 Organ and 122 Leslie

Speaker. Excellent condition. $8,500. private owner, (650)349-1172

VINTAGE 1970S Grecian made dress,

size 6-8, $35 (650)873-8167

ROLAND GW-7 Workstation/Keyboard,

with expression pedal, sustain pedal, and
owners manual. $500. (415)706-6216
WURLITZER PIANO, console, 40 high,
light brown, good condition. $490.
(650)593-7001
YAMAHA PIANO, Upright, Model M-305,
$750. Call (650)572-2337

312 Pets & Animals

317 Building Materials

BATHROOM VANITY, antique, with top
and sink, $65. (650)348-6955
CULTURED MARBLE 2 tone BR vanity
counter top. New toe skin/ scribe. 29 x
19 $300 (408)744-1041

MEDICINE CABINET - 18 X 24, almost

new, mirror, $20., (650)515-2605

BAMBOO BIRD Cage - very intricate design - 21"x15"x16". $50 (650)341-6402

BODY BY JAKE AB Scissor Exercise

Machine w/instructions. $50.
(650)637-0930

GLASS LIZARD cage unused , rock

open/close window 21"W x 12"H x 8"D,
$20. (650)992-4544
PARROT CAGE, Steel, Large - approx
4 ft by 4 ft, Excellent condition $300
(650)245-4084

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Call (650)344-5200

FLOORING - Carolina Pine, 1x3 T and

G, approximately 400+ sq. ft. $650. Call
(415)516-4964

AQUARIUM WITH oak stand: Blue

background show tank. 36"x16.75"x10".
$50, good condition. (650) 692-5568.

GECKO GLASS case 10 gal.with heat

pad, thermometer, Wheeled stand if
needed $20. (650)591-1500

318 Sports Equipment

CASINO CHIP Display. Frame and ready

to hang, $99.00 or best offer.
650.315.3240

335 Rugs
AREA RUG 2X3 $15. (650) 631-6505

340 Camera & Photo Equip.

SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-T-50 - 7.2 MP
digital camera (black) with case, $175.,
(650)208-5598

345 Medical Equipment

G.I. ammo can, medium, good cond.

$15.00. Call (650) 591-4553, days only.

INVACARE ADJUSTABLE hospital bed,

good condition. $500. (415)516-4964

GERMAN ARMY Helmet WW2, 4 motorbike DOT $59 650-595-3933

PETERMANN BATTERY operated chair

bath lift. Stainless steele frame. Accepts
up to 350 lbs. Easily inserted in/out of
tub. $250 OBO. (650) 739-6489.

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WALKER - brand new, $20., SSF,
(415)410-5937
WALKER HUGO Elite Rollerator, $50
(650)591-8062
WALKER WITH basket $30. Invacare
Excellent condition (650)622-6695

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620 Automobiles
Dont lose money
on a trade-in or
consignment!

379 Open Houses

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Daily Journals
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LISTINGS

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in the Daily Journal.
Reach over 76,500
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380 Real Estate Services

HOMES & PROPERTIES
The San Mateo Daily Journals
weekly Real Estate Section.

Look for it
every Friday and Weekend
to find information on fine homes
and properties throughout
the local area.

381 Homes for Sale

HOUSE FOR Free
Redwood city home,
103 Wilson St.
You move it you can have it for $1.00
vgonzalez@greystar.com

440 Apartments
BELMONT 1 BR, 2 BR, and 3BR
apartments No Smoking No Pets
(650)591-4046

470 Rooms
HIP HOUSING
Non-Profit Home Sharing Program
San Mateo County
(650)348-6660

Rooms For Rent

Travel Inn, San Carlos

$49.- $59.daily + tax

$294.-$322. weekly + tax

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Cable TV, WiFi & Private Bathroom
Microwave and Refrigerator & A/C
950 El Camino Real San Carlos

(650) 593-3136

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CHEVY HHR 08 - Grey, spunky car

loaded, even seat warmers, $9,500.
(408)807-6529.
DODGE
99 Van, Good Condition,
$3,500 OBO (650)481-5296
HONDA 96 LX SD all power, complete,
runs. $3,700 OBO, (650)481-5296 - Joe
Fusilier
MERCEDES 06 C230 - 6 cylinder, navy
blue, 60K miles, 2 year warranty,
$18,000, (650)455-7461

670 Auto Parts

2006 CADILLAC CTS-V Factory service
manuals, volumes 1 thru 3, $100
(650)340-1225
AUTO REFRIGERATION gauges. R12
and R132 new, professional quality $50.
(650)591-6283
BORLA CAT-BACK exhaust system,
692-96 Corvette LT-1, $650/obo.
olivermp2@gmail.com, (650)333-4949

Cabinetry

Construction

HONDA SPARE tire 13" $25

(415)999-4947

SHOP MANUALS for GM Suv's

Year 2002 all for $40 (650)948-0912
TIRES 4 plus one spare. Finned rims,
165 SR15 four hole. $150 obo.
(650)922-0139
TONNEAU COVER Brand new factory,
hard, folding, vinyl. Fits 2014 Sierra 6.6
$475 (650)515-5379

680 Autos Wanted

Wanted 62-75 Chevrolets
Novas, running or not
Parts collection etc.
So clean out that garage
Give me a call
Joe 650 342-2483

Electricians

ALL ELECTRICAL
SERVICE

RADIAL TIRE Hankook 235/75/15 NEVER USED, retail $125.00 yours for ONLY $75.00 650-799-0303

650-322-9288

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Gardening
BRENT LANDSCAPING
Garden and Landscape
Maintenance

bestbuycabinets.com

Bi-monthly and Monthly

Reliable and punctual

or call

650-294-3360

(650)288-8663
CA LIC# 959138

Cleaning

CALL NOW FOR

WINTER LAWN
MAINTENANCE

625 Classic Cars

90 MASERATI, 2 Door hard top and convertible. New paint Runs good. $4500
(650)245-4084

Sprinklers and irrigation

Pressure washing, rock gardens,
and lots more!

FORD 63 THUNDERBIRD Hardtop, 390

engine, Leather Interior. Will consider
$5,999 /OBO (650)364-1374

Call Robert
STERLING GARDENS
650-703-3831
Lic #751832

630 Trucks & SUVs

DODGE 01 DURANGO, V-8 SUV, 1
owner, dark blue, CLEAN! $5,000/obo.
Call (650)492-1298

ROSE PRUNING

635 Vans

Removal of poison oak

and berry bushes
(650)307-4695

from Karl Rothe

67 INTERNATIONAL Step Van 1500,

Typical UPS type size. $1,950/OBO,
(650)364-1374

Celebrating 50 years
in the gardening business

640 Motorcycles/Scooters
1964 HARLEY DAVIDSON FHL Panhead (motor only) 84 stoker. Complete
rebuild. Many new parts.Never run. Call
for details. $6,000. Jim (650) 293-7568

Flooring

Flamingos Flooring

1966 CHEVELLE 396 motor. Standardbore block. Standard domed pistons,

rods, crank cam only. 360 HP, code
T0228EJ $600, (650)293-7568
1973 FXE Harley Shovel Head 1400cc
stroked & balanced motor. Runs perfect.
Low milage, $6,600 Call (650)369-8013

Concrete

BMW 03 F650 GS, $3899 OBO. Call

650-995-0003
MOTORCYCLE SADDLEBAGS, with
mounting hardware and other parts $35.
(650)670-2888

650 RVs

620 Automobiles

COLEMAN LARAMIE
pop-up camper, Excellent Condition,
$2,250. Call (415)515-6072

'06 MERCEDES AMG CL-63.. slate

gray, great condition, 1 owner, complete
dealer maintenance records available.
8,000 miles of factory warranty left. car
can be seen in Fremont...Best offer. Call
(408)888-9171
or
email:
nakad30970@aol.com

1961-63 OLDS F-85 Engine plus many

heads, cranks, Int., Manifold & Carbs. All
$500 (650)348-1449

08 BMW 528i, beige, great condition,

complete dealer maintenance. Car can
be seen in Foster City. (650)349-6969

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670 Auto Parts

2006 CADILLAC Brake rotors, 4 available, $15 each (650)340-1225

CAR TOW chain 9' $35 (650)948-0912

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

Drywall
DRYWALL /
PLASTER / STUCCO
Patching w/
Texture Matching
Invisible Repair
Small jobs only
Local references
Free Estimates
30 years in Business

(650)248-4205

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AT HOME

WE WILL
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TO YOU.

CARPET
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HARDWOOD
Contact us for a
FREE In-Home
Estimate

650-655-6600

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We carry all major brands!

Housecleaning
CONSUELOS HOUSE
CLEANING & WINDOWS
Bi-Weekly/Once a Month,
Moving In & Out
28 yrs. in Business

Free Estimates, 15% off First Visit

(650)278-0157
Lic#1211534

Gutters

O.K.S RAINGUTTER

New Rain Gutter, Down Spouts,

Gutter Cleaning & Screening,
Gutter & Roof Inspections
Friendly Service
CA Lic# 794353/Bonded
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(650)556-9780

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Gutters

Handy Help

Hauling

Painting

Plumbing

OSCAR
GUTTER CLEANING

CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING

PACIFIC COAST

FRANKS HAULING
Junk and Debris
Furniture, bushes,
concrete and more

JON LA MOTTE

MEYER PLUMBING SUPPLY

Toilets, Sinks, Vanities,
Faucets, Water heaters,
Whirlpools and more!
Wholesale Pricing &
Closeout Specials.
2030 S Delaware St
San Mateo
650-350-1960

Gutters & Downspout Repair

Roofing Repair
Screening & Seeling
Free Estimates

(650)669-1453
Lic# 910421

ROLANDOS
GUTTER CLEANING
My specialty is power
washing and rain gutter
cleaning. Call me at
(650) 283-9449
Handy Help

AAA HANDYMAN
& MORE

Since 1985
Repairs Maintenance Painting
Carpentry Plumbing Electrical
All Work Guaranteed

(650) 995-4385
CONTRERAS HANDYMAN
SERVICES
Fences Decks
Concrete Work Pebbles
Kitchen and Bathroom
remodeling

Remodels Carpentry
Drywall Tile Painting

Call Joe

(650)701-6072
Lic# 979435

Hardwood & Laminate

Installation & Repair
Refinish
High Quality @ Low Prices
Call 24/7 for Free Estimate

Free Estimates
Lic.#834170

HANDYMAN

Electrical and
General home repair
(650)341-0100
(408)761-0071
License 619908

HONEST HANDYMAN
Remodeling, Plumbing.
Electrical, Carpentry,
General Home Repair,
Maintenance,
New Construction
No Job Too Small

(415)971-8763
Lic. #479564

Notices

800-300-3218
408-979-9665

NOTICE TO READERS:
California law requires that contractors
taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor
or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also
requires that contractors include their license number in their advertising. You
can check the status of your licensed
contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800321-CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking
jobs that total less than $500 must state
in their advertisements that they are not
licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

Lic. #794899

Hauling
AAA RATED!

INDEPENDENT
HAULERS

$40 & UP
HAUL

Free Estimates

(650)296-0568

Lic #514269

Roofing

Landscaping

A+ BBB Rating

TAPIA

(650)341-7482
STAFFORD PAINTING
Interior / Exterior
Residential / Commercial

CHAINEY HAULING
Junk & Debris Clean Up

Furniture / Appliance / Disposal

Tree / Bush / Dirt / Concrete Demo

A Professional Licensed
Contractor
36 years experience

Starting at $40 & Up

www.chaineyhauling.com
Free Estimates
(650)207-6592

CHEAP
HAULING!
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650-583-6700

CLEANING

Large & Small Jobs

Residential & Commercial
Classic Brushwork, Matching, Staining, Varnishing, Cabinet Finishing
Wall Effects, Murals, More!

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Kitchen/Bathroom Remodeling,
Tile Installation,
Door & Window Installation
Priced for You! Free Estimates

(650)368-8861

GUTTER

A+ Member BBB Since 1975

HARDWOOD FLOORING

Since 1988/Licensed & Insured

Monthly Specials
Fast, Dependable Service

DISCOUNT HANDYMAN
& PLUMBING

Interior & Exterior

Quality Work, Reasonable
Rates, Free Estimates

NICK MEJIA PAINTING

Hardwood Floors

Free Estimates

(650)288-9225
(650)350-9968

FREE ESTIMATES
(650)361-8773

PAINTING

Window Washing

(650) 642-2647
CA Lic #692520

Plumbing
SERVANDO ARRELLIN
The Garden Doctor
Landscaping & Demolition
Fences Interlocking Pavers
Clean-Ups Hauling
Retaining Walls
(650)771-2276
Lic# 36267

ECONOMY PLUMBING
Fast Free Estimate
24 Hour Emergency Service
Ask About
$48.88 Drain & Sewer
Cleaning Special
(650)731-0510

Lic.# 891766

(650)740-8602

ROOFING
Family business, serving the
Peninsula for over 30 years
Dry Rot, Gutters & Down Spout Repair
FULLY INSURED / LICENSED & BONDED

(650) 367-8795
SERVING THE PENINSULA

LICENSE # 729271

TAPIAROOFING.NET

Tree Service

Hillside Tree

Service

LOCALLY OWNED
Family Owned Since 2000
Trimming

Pruning

Shaping
Large

Removal
Grinding

Stump

Free
Estimates
Mention

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to get 10% off
for new customers
Call Luis (650) 704-9635

Osetra Wellness Massage Therapy Center

offers a range of treatment modalitiesfrom relaxing Swedish and soothing prenatal massage to invigorating energy
work and aromatherapy inspired by the time-honored principles of Ayurvedic medicine.
Were particularly skilled in designing a massage therapy session to meet your needswhether youre recovering from an
injury, experiencing headaches, or dealing with other conditions.
Our massage therapists are dedicated to improving your health and well-being. We know that exhaustion and pain can
arise from busy, pressured lives, and we focus on working holistically to restore balance and promote healing.
At Osetra Wellness Massage Therapy Center, Sophia Barnes and her highly trained associates look forward to working
with you.

1730 So. Amphlett Boulevard, Ste 206

San Mateo, CA 94402
650-212-2966
OsetraWellness.com

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Attorneys

Food

Furniture

Health & Medical

Legal Services

Massage Therapy

Law Office of Jason Honaker

CROWNE PLAZA
Foster City-San Mateo

Bedroom Express

LEGAL

2833 El Camino Real

San Mateo - (650)458-8881

DOCUMENTS PLUS

OSETRA WELLNESS
MASSAGE THERAPY

The Clubhouse Bistro

Wedding, Event &
Meeting Facilities

SLEEP APNEA
We can treat it
without CPAP!

BANKRUPTCY
Chapter 7 &13
Call us for a consultation

650-259-9200
www.honakerlegal.com
Cemetery

LASTING
IMPRESSIONS
ARE OUR FIRST
PRIORITY
Cypress Lawn
1370 El Camino Real
Colma
(650)755-0580
www.cypresslawn.com
Dental Services
MILLBRAE SMILE CENTER

Valerie de Leon, DDS

Implant, Cosmetic and
Family Dentistry
Spanish and Tagalog Spoken

(650)697-9000

15 El Camino Real,
MILLBRAE, CA

RUSSO DENTAL CARE

Dental Implants
Free Consultation& Panoramic
Digital Survey
1101 El Camino RL ,San Bruno

(650)583-2273

www.russodentalcare.com

Food

AYA SUSHI
The Best Sushi &
Ramen in Town
1070 Holly Street
San Carlos
(650)654-1212

(650) 295-6123

1221 Chess Drive Foster City

Hwy 92 at Foster City Blvd. Exit

GET HAPPY!
Happy Hour 4-6 M-F
Steelhead Brewing Co.
333 California Dr.
Burlingame
(650)344-6050

Because Flavor Still Matters

365 B Street
San Mateo
www.sfpanchovillia.com

184 El Camino Real

So. S. Francisco -(650)583-2221
www.bedroomexpress.com

CALIFORNIA

STOOLS*BAR*DINETTES

(650)591-3900

Tons of Furniture to match

your lifestyle

Peninsula Showroom:
930 El Camino Real, San Carlos
Ask us about our
FREE DELIVERY

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RENDEZ VOUS
CAFE
Holiday Gifts and Cold Beer
until 9PM weekdays !

106 S. El Camino Real

San Mateo
SCANDIA
RESTAURANT & BAR

Lunch Dinner Wknd Breakfast

OPEN EVERYDAY
Scandinavian &
American Classics
742 Polhemus Rd. San Mateo
HI 92 De Anza Blvd. Exit

(650)372-0888

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

DENTAL
IMPLANTS

Save $500 on
Implant Abutment &
Crown Package.
Call Millbrae Dental
for details
650-583-5880

RETIREMENT
PLAN ANALYSIS

401(k) & IRA & 403(b)

(650)458-0312
New Stage Investment Group
Hans Reese is a Registered Representative with, and securities offered
through, LPL Financial,
Member FINRA/SIPC

UNITED AMERICAN BANK

San Mateo , Redwood City,
Half Moon Bay

Call (650)579-1500
for simply better banking

Call for a free

sleep apnea screening

650-583-5880
Millbrae Dental

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

Housing

CALIFORNIA
MENTOR
We are looking for quality
caregivers for adults
with developmental
disabilities. If you have a
spare bedroom and a
desire to open your
home and make a
difference, attend an
information session:
Thursdays 11:00 AM
1710 S. Amphlett Blvd.
Suite 230
San Mateo
(near Marriott Hotel)

Please call to RSVP

(650)389-5787 ext.2
Competitive Stipend offered.
www.MentorsWanted.com

(650)574-2087

legaldocumentsplus.com
"I am not an attorney. I can only
provide self help services at your
specific direction."

Loans
REVERSE MORTGAGE
Are you age 62+ & own your
home?
Call for a free, easy to read
brochure or quote
650-453-3244
Carol Bertocchini, CPA

Marketing

GROW

YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

Get free help from
The Growth Coach
Go to
www.buildandbalance.com
Sign up for the free newsletter

EYE EXAMINATIONS

579-7774
1159 Broadway
Burlingame
Dr. Andrew Soss
OD, FAAO
www.Dr-AndrewSoss.net

NCP COLLEGE OF NURSING

& CAREER COLLEGE

Train to become a Licensed

Vocational Nurse in 12 months or a
Certified Nursing Assistant in as little
as 8 weeks.
Call (800) 339-5145 for more
information or visit
ncpcollegeofnursing.edu and
ncpcareercollege.com

BLUE SHIELD OF
CALIFORNIA

www.barrettinsuranceservices.net
Eric L. Barrett,
CLU, RHU, REBC, CLTC, LUTCF
President
Barrett Insurance Services
(650)513-5690
CA. Insurance License #0737226

Prenatal, Reiki, Energy

$20 OFF your First Treatment
(not valid with other promotions)

(650)212-2966

1730 S. Amphlett Blvd. #206

San Mateo
osetrawellness.com

Real Estate Loans

REAL ESTATE LOANS

We Fund Bank Turndowns!

Equity based direct lender
Homes Multi-family
Mixed-use Commercial
All Credit Accepted
Purchase / Refinance/
Cash Out
Investors welcome
Loan servicing since 1979

650-348-7191

Wachter Investments, Inc.

Real Estate Broker
CA Bureau of Real Estate#746683
Nationwide Mortgage
Licensing System ID #348268

Schools
HILLSIDE CHRISTIAN
ACADEMY

Where every child is a gift from God

K-8
High Academic Standards
Small Class Size
South San Francisco

(650)588-6860

ww.hillsidechristian.com

Insurance

Financial

unitedamericanbank.com

PANCHO VILLA
TAQUERIA

Where Dreams Begin

Massage Therapy

ASIAN MASSAGE

$55 per Hour

Open 7 days, 10 am -10 pm

633 Veterans Blvd., #C
Redwood City

(650)556-9888

COMFORT PRO
MASSAGE
Foot Massage $24.99

Body Massage $44.99/hr

10 am - 10 pm
1115 California Dr. Burlingame

(650)389-2468

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

CARE ON CALL
24/7 Care Provider
www.mycareoncall.com
(650)276-0270
1818 Gilbreth Rd., Ste 127
Burlingame
CNA, HHA & Companion Help

Travel
FIGONE TRAVEL
GROUP
(650) 595-7750

www.cruisemarketplace.com
Cruises Land & Family vacations
Personalized & Experienced
Family Owned & Operated
Since 1939
1495 Laurel St. SAN CARLOS
CST#100209-10

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Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11am to 6pm
Thursday: 12pm to 6pm, Saturday: 10am to 5pm
577 Laurel Street (Nr. San Carlos Ave.) San Carlos

650.593.7400

Your full service fine jewelry store