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Palo Alto City Council wants more types of businesses — such as bars, cat cafes, medical spas and larger gyms — to have an easier path to opening.
The city is working to relax its permitting rules in an attempt to fill vacancies around downtown and California Avenue.
CHURCH DISRUPTED: Three people who disrupted a service at a St. Paul, Minn., church in an anti-ICE protest have been arrested, Trump administration officials said yesterday.
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For bars, the city currently requires businesses selling alcohol to have at least half of their revenue come from food sales.
But members of the Retail Committee said they’d be open to allowing pure bars and were surprised that such
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Officials eye more bars, gyms
To fill vacancies downtown
a ban existed. “We have to try to balance having evening vitality, including for younger people, without having it be an over-the-top scene in our downtown,” Councilman Pat Burt said at the Retail Committee meeting yesterday. Burt questioned how The Rose &
Crown at 547 Emerson Street follows the city’s rules.
“Maybe I’ve had a snack there,” he said.
Councilwoman Julie Lythcott-Haims said Bar Underdog at 299 California Ave. also looks like a bar with snacks.
“I don’t want it to go away, because I hear good things about it,” she said.
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Flipped protester questioned
BY STEPHANIE LAM Daily Post Correspondent
Defense attorneys claimed yesterday that the Stanford protesters who broke into the president’s office on June 5, 2024 did not intend for the demonstration to be violent, and questioned the reliability of a protester helping the prosecution.
Yesterday Avi Singh, an attorney for German Gonzalez, cross-examined witness John Richardson, 21, of Menlo Park, about his correspondence with the five Stanford students on trial – Gonzalez, Maya Burke, Taylor McCann, Hunter Taylor-Black and Amy Zhai – prior to the June 5
Lobbyists and lawmakers
BY YUE STELLA YU CalMatters
Assemblywoman Tina McKinnor stood at the free tequila bar.
The Inglewood Democrat had asked for three glasses of Patrón El Alto, “the pinnacle of luxury” priced at roughly $150 a bottle. She kept one glass, leaving the other two for her staffers.
Her aides had been rubbing elbows
with a lobbyist for AT&T and hurrying him to the bar for a drink. The lobbyist had been chit-chatting with a CalMatters reporter. But when McKinnor arrived to give him a hug and whispered in his ear, the chit-chatting stopped altogether. The lobbyist and the lawmaker know each other well: For two years, McKinnor was the author of an AT&T-sponsored bill to phase out most
landlines the company is required to maintain in California. The bill died each time, but McKinnor has promised to bring it back this year.
The signature event at the beginning of each year of legislative action is one of many political extravaganzas at which lawmakers and their staff are invited to mingle with special interests.
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Board cautiously looks at parcel tax
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
After a year of controversy over how school funds are spent and a teacher’s strike, the Las Lomitas School District is eyeing a parcel tax.
The board gave Superintendent Erik Burmeister the go-ahead on Jan. 14 to bring in a consultant to explore a parcel tax for the November ballot.
A parcel tax is one of three options the district has to close a $2 million deficit, said Burmeister.
The other two options include cutting
bus drivers and asking parents to pay for bus pick up or eliminating jobs and programs at the district’s two schools.
On the fence
Board members Kimberly Legg and Paige Winikoff said they were unsure whether it was the right time to consider a parcel tax. Winikoff said she was even afraid to put it on the agenda because the “resistance would rise up” and would prefer to consider it next year. Board members Heather Hopkins and Jason Morimoto favor looking at
the tax, saying it’s the easiest way to eliminate the district’s shortfall.
Cuts are inevitable, and the board will eventually have to choose between the options he presented, Burmeister said.
Winikoff said she hates the idea of charging parents for the bus, while other members were open to seeing how much they are willing to pay.
Bus services are provided for children who live in East Palo Alto, Woodside and Atherton for school pick up and after-school activities, according to Director of Transportation Joyce
Massaro. The average cost to the district for a bus driver is $150,000 per year, Massaro said. With fewer bus drivers, the service quality will decrease, Massaro said.
The board will also consider telling anyone who isn’t a tenured employee that the district can’t guarantee them a job next year, given classes with low enrollment.
Someone is going to be hurting in this situation, whether it’s the taxpayer’s pockets, employees or kids on the bus routes, Legg said.
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Deaths
San Mateo County Coroner: Jan. 21
Henry Rainer, 101, of Menlo Park
Boa Kun Liu, 77, of Broadmoor
Ada T. Regan, 99, of Hillsborough
Ottacio Guidi, 86, of San Mateo
Christine Wong, 97, of Daly City
Katelyn Louise Heisler, 40, of Hillsborough
Kristy Meinhardt, 52, of Half Moon Bay
Chuenlan Cheng, 105, of Millbrae
Births
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto:
June 26
Diego Raul Prieto Barragan, a boy
Saifan Amanat, a boy
Edgar Gabriel Conde Munoz, a boy
Etienne Paciano Nepomuceno Cruz, a boy
Edward Frederick Dordick, a boy
Lucas Brian Freeman, a boy
Harrison Clark Greco, a boy
Isla Rae Jove, a girl
Hyejoon Kwon, a boy
Elodie Jiyoo Park, a girl
Gaia Podhorzer, a girl
June 25
Arel Acar, a boy
Surya Agastya Archer, a boy
Enya Chang, a girl
Nethra Dia, a girl
Rita Aitana Fernandez Paredes, a girl
Maia Bella Garlow, a girl
Keily Arleth Gonzalez Vasquez, a girl
Rohan Kumar, a boy
Jane Elizabeth Rose Lane, a girl
Sophie Lyra Liew, a girl
Marvin Liu, a boy
Rheesa Roopa Modi, a girl
Theodore Alexander Roberts Garcia, a boy
Arjan Singh Sangha, a boy
Krishivv Sarraf, a boy
Amelia Violeta Vazquez Moran, a girl
June 24
Raquel Metzli Del Rio, a girl
Aayansh Aditya, a boy
Musa Ahmed, a boy
Sophia Allana, a girl
Elena Chen, a girl
Analia Azari Cortez Alvarez, a girl
Caiden Mccrea Jeske, a boy
Madhav Sai Krishnamoorthy, a boy
Dylan Matteo Pelaez Gonzalez, a boy
Archer Elliott Poon, a boy
Odin Sebastian Sanchez De Loera, a boy
Teagan Rose Scotto, a girl
Penelope Margaret Ward, a girl
Alexander Jurgen Schleier Weitershausen, a boy
June 23
Alice Lan Nullmeyer, a girl
Kiara Eugenia Pojoy Gomez, a girl
Josias Israel Prado, a boy
Agni Maya Pranesh, a girl
Emiliano Ramos Preciado, a boy
Hunar Singh Sandhar, a boy
Logan Wayne Schermerhorn, a boy
Dhruv Vihaan Seva, a boy
Daniel Haige Tseng, a boy
Anya Yan Zhou, a girl
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460-unit complex clears key hurdle
BY STEPHANIE LAM Daily Post Correspondent
A new eight-story, 460-unit housing complex is one step closer to becoming a reality in Mountain View.
In a 6-1 vote during a Wednesday meeting, the city’s Environmental Planning Commission OK’d permits for the large development to be built on 490 E. Middlefield Road.
Only commissioner Jose Gutierrez voted against the permits, saying he wants the developer to add more affordable family-sized units for low-income households.
“It’s always an issue of cost,” Gutierrez said. “When you have the chance to bring those issues up, you will.
Support for housing
But other commissioners, like Hank Dempsey, said it is important for the city to support any high-density housing opportunities in the East Middlefield area.
“I’m absolutely going to be supporting this today, just on the strength of that alone,” Dempsey said.
Developer Jeffery Stone with WTA Middlefield proposes replacing an ex-
isting two-story commercial office building with the eight-story complex. There will also be about 9,371 square feet of ground-floor retail and an atgrade podium parking garage.
The housing units include a mix of 230 studio units, 201 one-bedroom units and 29 two-bedroom units.
The proposed development is surrounded by other multi-storied office buildings, but is allowed under Senate Bill 330, a state law that allows developers to bypass local zoning regulations as long as a number of units are affordable.
The project on 490 E. Middlefield has 55 below-market-rate units for low and very low-income residents, half of which are studios and one-bedrooms.
Nearby projects
More housing developments are also planned along the road. In December, commissioners thumbed up a housing complex at 675 and 685 E. Middlefield Road, which includes 836 housing units across three residential buildings. The project will also include a six-story office building and an 8.5-story office garage.
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MOVING FORWARD — This rendering shows a 460-unit housing complex planned at 490 E. Middlefield Road in Mountain View.
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event. Singh said the protesters were only focused on bringing attention to their divestment pleas.
each other about how to occupy the building. There were discussions about who would go through a window of the office and open doors and barricade themselves inside.
The group laid out in a group chat beforehand how they would get into the office on June 5, but didn’t plan for how long to be there, Singh said.
When asked by Singh, Richardson said protesters were concerned for the university’s janitorial staff, and wanted to “minimize the mess,” which included splattering fake blood across the office.
Protesters agreed
Richardson also said getting Stanford to divest was a “shared principle by everyone” who were in the office on June 5, 2024.
Protesters had been urging Stanford to divest from defense companies tied to the Israel Defense Forces, such as Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, which are weapon manufacturers.
Last week Richardson said he was a part of a signal group chat called “Bingo Party” that consisted of several protesters, including the five on trial. Richardson said the group messaged
How planned was it?
Singh also pointed out that Richardson’s involvement on June 5 and what he saw other protesters do, is not completely reliable. When asked, Richardson said he couldn’t recall or name which tools were used to break into the building, or exactly where the five protesters were.
“Not everything was planned to a T,” Richardson said.
Singh also brought up how Richardson was taking a deal with the District Attorney and might have a bias for supporting Deputy DA Rob Baker’s arguments.
Richardson, who is not a Stanford student, took part in the June 5 occupation and was arrested along with a dozen other protesters. Richardson sided with the prosecution in an effort to potentially get his vandalism and conspiracy charges dropped.
In opening statements, Baker argued that there was a criminal intent for the office takeover on June 5, telling jurors that the five on trial intensified the protest by occupying the university president’s office and using the building “as leverage” for their demands.
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Parking saved on problematic road
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
East Palo Alto council members sided with Woodland Avenue residents to not remove parking along a stretch of road city employees say is plagued with problems.
The road, located along San Francisquito Creek between University Avenue and West Bayshore Road, has regular issues with illegal dumping, homeless encampments and cars parked improperly, narrowing the road, said Public Works Director Humza Javed.
Residents speak out Council was poised on Tuesday to go along with Javed’s proposal to remove approximately 50 parking spaces to clamp down on persistent issues
along Woodland. But over 25 residents spoke against the move in support of those who live on Woodland Avenue.
Juan Mendoza Ramirez, who lives on Bayshore Road, said neighbors have come together to clean up the trash and would do it again to keep parking there.
For Mendoza Ramirez, the creek parking is the only place he parks when leaving and coming from work, he said.
In April, the Public Works and Transportation Committee passed the removal to address the complaints the city has received for years, according to Javed. Last year, 45 residents responded to a survey with 65% supporting parking restrictions along Woodland Avenue, Javed said.
Javed will return to council in a future meeting to discuss alternatives.
Familiar robbery suspect arrested
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
A Redwood City man has been arrested for robbing a gas station after a cashier recognized him for shoplifting at the same gas station, a prosecutor said yesterday.
Antonio Avila-Hurtado, 55, allegedly entered a Chevron at 990 Veterans Blvd. at 2:50 a.m. Monday with another person and pulled out a blue pocketknife, threatening the cashier, District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said.
The cashier recognized Avila-Hurtado because he had entered the gas station before and taken things, Wagstaffe said.
Avila-Hurtado held the knife at the cashier while the other person went behind the counter, stole cigarettes and ran away, the DA said.
Two people who work at the nearby homeless shelter saw the robbery happen and called the police, according to Wagstaffe.
Arrest, court date
Officers found Avila-Hurtado around 4:20 a.m. walking on Marshall Street, Wagstaffe said.
Avila-Hurtado was set to appear in court on Tuesday, but he was sick. He will be in court today. Avila-Hurtado remains in jail on $60,000 bail.
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Weight training key for women over 50
When Sarah Baldassaro turned 50, she took stock of her health and began working with a fitness coach on strength training, a type of exercise that’s crucial for women in midlife.
“Now I would say I’m stronger overall than I ever have been at any age,” said Baldassaro, 52, of Alexandria, Virginia. “My fitness level is much more like when I was in my early 30s.”
Medical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause when estrogen loss speeds up a reduction in bone density and contributes to the gradual loss of muscle mass. This type of exercise — which involves working against weights or resistance — also helps women maintain a healthy weight and stay on track with New Year’s resolutions about fitness.
“People underestimate how powerful it is,” said Dr. Christina DeAngelis, an OB-GYN at Penn State Health.
But what should your workout look like and how do you get started?
Strength training with weights
Physical therapist Hilary Granat said bone and muscle health are intertwined: When muscle pulls on bone during resistance training, it stimulates bone-building cells.
Resistance can come from dumbbells, free weights or machines such as rowers. One example of a strength training exercise is the chest press, which involves lying back on a bench or the ground, pressing weights up from chest level and then lowering them.
It’s important to work “close to muscle failure,” said Granat, who owns
Core Total Wellness in Washington, D.C. “You really have to push yourself.” That means lifting weights that are heavy enough to be challenging and doing somewhere between six and 30 repetitions.
You’ll know you’re working hard enough if you start slowing down in tempo or speed or can’t do another repetition in good form, she said. A good rule of thumb for an exercise like a bicep curl is to lift weights somewhere between 5 pounds and 20 pounds, with novices starting at the lower end.
No weights? No problem
Building up bones and muscles doesn’t necessarily require equipment. You can also do pushups, squats, lunges, situps, crunches or planks. Another good exercise is squatting down with your back against a wall.
Even the simple act of getting into and out of a chair can be helpful, DeAngelis said.
“You have to engage your core going from sitting to standing,” she said. “That also allows you to work on your coordination and balance.”
There’s also what Granat calls “impact training” — exercises like walking, hiking, running, jumping, skipping and climbing stairs. On the high-impact end of the spectrum is a “rebound jump,” which involves jumping up and down from a step 10 to 30 times.
“We’re not talking about jumping hard and fast and a lot,” she said, adding that three times a week is enough.
After seeing how strength training has improved her life, Baldassaro advises others: “Don’t wait. Get started.”
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FDA debates Zyn marketing claims
Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.
The Food and Drug Administration convened a public meeting yesterday to consider whether Philip Morris International should be allowed to advertise its pouches as a less-harmful alternative for adults who smoke cigarettes.
Government documents and presentations made at the meeting suggest FDA regulators are leaning toward approving the company’s request.
‘Pretty low bar’
A panel of independent experts asked pointed questions about the company’s research, the risks of underage use and whether the new marketing language would really steer smokers away from cigarettes. Nevertheless, they said the proposed risk statement is likely accurate.
“There are very few things that are legally available and worse for you than cigarettes, so it’s a pretty low bar to be safer than cigarettes,” said Lisa Postow, a panel member and scientist at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
The FDA is not bound to follow the panel’s guidance and will make the final decision on whether to approve the marketing claims. There is no deadline for a decision.
Zyn contains nicotine powder and comes in 10 flavors, including mint, coffee and citrus. Nicotine pouches
have been a rare source of growth in the tobacco industry, where companies have struggled to replace shrinking revenue from cigarettes, chewing tobacco and other legacy products.
Why is FDA reviewing Zyn?
Philip Morris asked the agency to approve new marketing language for Zyn, emphasizing its relative health benefits when compared with cigarettes.
Specifically, the company wants to say that using Zyn reduces the risk of “mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke” and other smoking-related diseases.
Last January, the FDA authorized Zyn to remain on the market after years of federal review, saying company data showed the small pouches are less harmful than cigarettes and other traditional tobacco products. Zyn was the first nicotine pouch to win FDA authorization.
If FDA signs off on the “reduced risk” claims, Philip Morris would be able to use the language in ads.
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NIH ends funding fetal tissue work
The Trump administration announced yesterday that human fetal tissue derived from abortions can no longer be used in research funded by the National Institutes of Health.
The policy, long urged by anti-abortion groups, expands restrictions issued during President Trump’s first term.
The government has funded research involving fetal tissue for decades, under both Republican and Democratic administrations. The tissue, which otherwise would be thrown away, has been critical for certain research, including ways to fight HIV and cancer. Opponents of fetal tissue use say there are now alternatives, although many scientists say there aren’t always adequate substitutes.
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council meetings, which will now begin at 6 p.m. Council originally pitched the idea to move council meetings from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in early December. He hoped to make meetings, which sometimes run to midnight, shorter for working people.
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me feel beautiful.” Her forthcoming play appears to explore similar themes, described as “part queer love story, part cautionary tale” and an attempt to “reconcile the gray space between attachment and abuse.” The play recently received a $2,500 CA$H Creates grant from Theatre Bay Area that will go toward workshopping and finalizing the script by early next year. Haas is working with director Wynne Chan on “Mimi & Jo.” Chan did not respond to a request for comment, and Lythcott-Haims declined to comment.
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“Yes, she should have known better. And yet, I had agency. She showed poor judgment. And I made poor choices. She misused her power. She made me feel beautiful.” Her forthcoming play appears to explore similar themes, described as “part queer love story, part cautionary tale” and an attempt to “reconcile the gray space between attachment and abuse.” The play recently received a $2,500 CA$H Creates grant from Theatre Bay Area that will go toward workshopping and finalizing the script by early next year. Haas is working with director Wynne Chan on “Mimi & Jo.” Chan did not respond to a request for comment, and Lythcott-Haims declined to comment. Haas also declined to comment, saying she doesn’t discuss projects that are still in development.
“Yes, she should have known better. And yet, I had agency. She showed poor judgment. And I made poor choices. She misused her power. She made me feel beautiful.” Her forthcoming play appears to explore similar themes, described as “part queer love story, part cautionary tale” and an attempt to “reconcile the gray space between attachment and abuse.” The play recently received a $2,500 CA$H Creates grant from Theatre Bay Area that will go toward workshopping and finalizing the script by early next year. Haas is working with director Wynne Chan on “Mimi & Jo.” Chan did not respond to a request for comment, and Lythcott-Haims declined to comment. Haas also declined to comment, saying she doesn’t discuss projects that are still in development.
GOOD TIMES ... The East Palo Alto City Council unanimously approved on Tuesday earlier start times for its general city
“We’ve been doing 6:30 p.m., it’s not the end of the world if we continue that,” Dinan Vice Mayor Ruben Abrica Carlos disagreed, adding that residents may find it difficult to attend earlier meetings after long work days. Residents said during public comment that they already struggle to make it on time to 6:30 p.m. meetings, and preferred to keep the start time. “People work,” said resident Adrienne Bryant . “I don’t know anybody who can attend a meeting at 5:30 except for those who are retired, maybe those who work from home. And let’s be clear, the majority of our community do not have that luxury.” East Palo Municipal Code allows the city council to set the date and time of meetings by resolution, according to city documents. The current schedule was adopted in 2018, but start times have been changed many times in the past. The council unanimously decided to compromise, moving the start time up by 30 minutes, with the change set to take effect in 2026.
“We’ve been doing 6:30 it’s not the end of the world if we continue that,” Dinan Vice Mayor Ruben and Council member Carlos disagreed, adding residents may find it difficult to attend earlier meetings long work days. Residents said during public comment that they already struggle make it on time to 6:30 meetings, and preferred keep the start time. “People work,” said resident Adrienne Bryant . “I don’t know anybody who can attend a meeting 5:30 except for those who retired, maybe those who from home. And let’s be the majority of our community do not have that luxury.” Palo Municipal Code allows city council to set the date time of meetings by resolution, according to city documents. The current schedule was adopted in 2018, but start times have been changed many times in the past. council unanimously decided compromise, moving the time up by 30 minutes, with the change set to take effect 2026.
FREE RIDE … If you work for the city of Palo Alto, your commute just got a little sweeter. City employees will continue to ride public transit for free next year, thanks to an expanded pilot program that started this spring. At its Dec. 15 meeting, the City Council gave the thumbsup to a partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to offer Clipper BayPass to all city employees in 2026. That means unlimited rides on buses, ferries,
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GOOD TIMES ... The East Palo Alto City Council unanimously approved on Tuesday earlier start times for its general city
Times shown are when a report was made to police. Information is from police logs. All of the people named here are innocent until proven guilty in court.
PALO ALTO
JAN. 12
5:04 p.m. James Blain Carrasco, 39, of San Francisco, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 400 block of Bryant St. JAN. 14
6:45 p.m. — Grand theft, Stanford Shopping Center. JAN. 16
12:15 p.m. — Steven Cary Taylor, 67, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 1-99 block of Encina Ave.
12:25 p.m. — Two juveniles arrested for shoplifting, El Camino.
2:20 p.m. — Identity theft, 900 block of Varian Way.
3:06 p.m. — Vehicle accident involving a cyclist, Oregon Expressway and Louis Road.
6:15 p.m. — Juvenile arrested for shoplifting, El Camino.
MENLO PARK
WEDNESDAY
1:22 p.m. — Edie Roshelle Duncan, 62, of Menlo Park, arrested for being under the influence of drugs, Chester St. and Willow Road.
3:24 p.m. — Fraud, 600 block of Oak Grove Ave.
7:24 p.m. — Fraud, 200 block of Terminal Ave.
8:03 p.m. — Person reported to be brandishing a weapon, Willow Road and Coleman Ave.
8:44 p.m. — Burglary, 800 block of Woodland Ave.
8:39 p.m. — Luis Torres, 31, of Menlo Park, arrested for violation of a court order, 700 block of Ivy Drive.
STANFORD
JAN. 15
1:10 p.m. — Auto burglary, 300 block of Palm Drive.
6:29 p.m. — Assault, 400 block of Jane Stanford Way.
MOUNTAIN VIEW
NOV. 18
9:41 p.m. — Candace Tucker, 70, of Palo Alto, cited for DUI and driving without a license, 2600 block of California St. NOV. 24
9:13 p.m. — Jason Karlins, 50, of Palo Alto, and Avon Patterson, 39, of Palo Alto, both cited for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, El Camino and San Antonio Road.
9:55 p.m. — Ronald Antoni, 71, of Palo Alto, and Gavin Mour, 45, transient, both cited for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, El Camino and San Antonio Road.
JAN. 12
8:23 a.m. — Vandalism, Evelyn Ave. and Moorpark Way.
9:10 a.m. — Burglary at Chinese Christian Church, 175 E. Dana St.
12:01 p.m. — Lily Wang, 46, arrested for false imprisonment at Mountain View Police Dept., 1000 Villa St.
3:21 p.m. — Home burglary, 700 block of Continental Circle.
LOS ALTOS
JAN. 15
8:09 a.m. — Home burglary, 1-99 block of Third St.
9:05 p.m. — Home burglary, Stagi Court.
MONDAY
2:29 p.m. — Home burglary, 200 block of W. Edith Ave.
NORTH FAIR OAKS
JAN. 16
8:28 a.m. — Anthony Jermain Smith, 33, arrested for possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia, being a felon in possession of ammunition, falsely identifying himself to police and on a warrant, Fourth and Fair Oaks avenues. Orlando Nava Romero, 31, arrested on a warrant.
REDWOOD CITY
SATURDAY
4:01 a.m. — Caregiver in an elderly woman’s home reports hearing footsteps and doors opening and closing, 300 block of Alameda de las Pulgas. Miguel Antonio Aguilar Sarabia, 36, of Redwood City, is found with costume jewelry from the home in his backpack and is arrested for burglary, possession of burglary tools and resisting police.
5:18 a.m. — Man reported to be trying to steal bicycles, Locust St.
7:26 a.m. — Ronald Armando Carpio Garcia, 34, of Redwood City, cited on a warrant, 1100 block of Johnson St.
4:08 p.m. — Man hits a victim and takes his bike from him, Bair Island Road.
11:01 p.m. Alfonse Alberto Arreola, 48, of Redwood City, arrested for robbery and domestic battery, 2100 block of Alameda de las Pulgas. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
11:46 p.m. — Vehicle hits a parked vehicle and a tree, Massachusetts Ave. and Alameda de las Pulgas.
SAN CARLOS
SUNDAY
3:49 p.m. — Sheriff’s deputies arrive at the scene of a brush fire and see a man walking away from the area, El Camino and Brittan Ave. They try to talk to the man but he runs away on the railroad tracks. Jorge Daniel Chamale, 37, of Redwood City, arrested for public drunkenness, resisting police and trespassing on railroad property.
BELMONT
MONDAY
12:21 p.m. — Victim says someone else opened a checking account using the victim’s name, Old County Road.
Real Estate
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transactions.
PALO ALTO
1555 California Ave., 94304, 4 bedrooms, 2489 square feet, built in 2017, Stanford Leland to Anne and Jonathan Gienapp for $2,365,000, closed Dec. 16 (last sale: $7,050,000, 06-23-25)
3776 La Donna Ave., 94306, 5 bedrooms, 2080 square feet, built in 1949, Wang Family Trust to Lin and Xi Zong for $3,600,000, closed Dec. 17 (last sale: $2,200,000, 10-23-13)
MENLO PARK
2138 Avy Ave., 94025, 4 bedrooms, 2540 square feet, built in 2005, Erin and Eric McDeerman to Sachin Goel for $3,880,000, closed Dec. 11 (last sale: $2,560,000, 10-11-16)
7 Montana Lane, 94025, 3 bedrooms, 1540 square feet, built in 1954, Alexander Family Trust to Aces Capital LLC for $4,296,000, closed Dec. 12 (last sale: $3,400,000, 04-26-19)
MOUNTAIN VIEW
1631 Grant Road, 94040, 3 bedrooms, 1884 square feet, built in 1979, David Wagner to Jennifer & Anthony Pivarunas for $1,840,000, closed Dec. 24 (last sale: $1,560,000, 05-21-19)
58 Gladys Avenue, 94043, 4 bedrooms, 2439 square feet, built in 1927, Robert & Rachel Poulsen to Mazlin Living Trust for $3,075,000,
closed Dec. 26 (last sale: $1,500,000, 05-23-19)
LOS
ALTOS
23691 Camino Hermoso Drive, 94024, 3 bedrooms, 2058 square feet, built in 1950, Pin Gao to Jamshid Parivash for $4,500,000, closed Dec. 22 (last sale: $3,500,000, 12-21-24)
666 Tomi Lea St., 94022, 4 bedrooms, 2346 square feet, built in 1952, Smith Trust to Roshni and Avinash Mudivedu for $5,135,000, closed Dec. 26 (last sale: $123,000, 08-01-92)
ATHERTON
80 Watkins Ave., 94027, 3 bedrooms, 1320 square feet, built in 1950, John Thomson to J Properties 1820 LLC for $2,000,000, closed Dec. 10
WOODSIDE
6 Friars Lane, 94062, 4 bedrooms, 3440 square feet, built in 1979, Omand Living Trust to Silicon Vly Catalyst Ptrs LLC for $4,850,000, closed Dec. 8 (last sale: $4,500,000, 02-07-21)
248 Mountain Home Road, 94062, 4 bedrooms, 6179 square feet, built in 2010, Jmy Living Trust to Mountain Home Forest LLC for $24,000,000, closed Dec. 10 (last sale: $4,100,000, 08-01-06)
REDWOOD CITY
1837 Brewster Ave., 94062, 6 bedrooms, 3390 square feet, built in 1931, Chadha-Zimmerman Trust
to Hartzell-Harrison Trust for $3,900,000, closed Dec. 10 (last sale: $3,400,000, 12-07-21)
1879 Hull Ave., 94061, 2 bedrooms, 1200 square feet, built in 1954, Bold Builders Inc to Earl and Conrad Trust for $4,850,000, closed Dec. 8 (last sale: $1,825,000, 09-19-23)
1235 Whipple Ave., 94062, 6 bedrooms, 5087 square feet, built in 1946, Murphy Trust to Thanh and Tee Lin for $1,842,000, closed Dec. 8
SAN CARLOS
108 Mesa Verde Way, 94070, 4 bedrooms, 3120 square feet, built in 1987, Lawlor Trust to Bhargava-Mathur Family Trust for $3,870,000, closed Dec. 12 (last sale: $1,602,000, 04-11-05)
BELMONT
600 El Camino Real #213, 94002, 2 bedrooms, 1271 square feet, built in 2019, Wensong Hu to Neha and Ujwal Chaudhari for $1,065,000, closed Dec. 11
2652 Ponce Ave., 94002, 2 bedrooms, 1350 square feet, built in 1956, Davis Trust to Eun and Nanping Jiang for $1,720,000, closed Dec. 11 (last sale: $293,000, 06-01-88)
516 Middlesex Road, 94002, 3 bedrooms, 1010 square feet, built in 1953, Chao Zhang to Qijie and Xiaoyan Tang for $1,728,000, closed Dec. 9 (last sale: $1,606,000, 02-08-23)
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Entertainment ‘Sinners’ sets Oscar nomination record
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards yesterday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voters showered “Sinners” with more nominations than they had ever bestowed before, breaking the 14-nomination mark set by “All About Eve,” “Titanic” and “La La Land.” Along with best picture, Coogler was nominated for best director and best screenplay, and double-duty star Michael B. Jordan was rewarded with his first Oscar nomination, for best actor.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s father-daughter revolutionary saga “One Battle After Another,” the favorite coming into nominations, trailed in second with 13 of its own. Four of its actors — Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana
Taylor, Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn — were nominated, though newcomer Chase Infiniti was left out in best actress.
In those two top nominees, the film academy put its full force behind a pair of visceral and bracingly original American epics that each connect-
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ed with a fraught national moment. Coogler’s Jim Crow-era film — the rare horror movie to win the academy’s favor — conjures a mythical allegory of Black life. In “One Battle After Another,” a dormant spirit of rebellion is revived in an out-of-control police state.
Both are also Warner Bros. titles. In the midst of a contentious sale to Netflix, the 102-year-old studio had its best Oscar nominations mornings ever, with 33 total nods. In a memo to Warner Bros. Discovery employees, David Zaslav, chief executive, called it “a golden moment for our company.”
A coronation for Coogler
For Coogler, the 39-year-old filmmaker of “Fruitvale Station” and “Black Panther,” it was a crowning moment. One of Hollywood’s most esteemed yet
humble filmmakers, Coogler has called “Sinners” — a film that he will own outright 25 years after its release — his most personal movie.
“I wrote this script for my uncle who passed away 11 years ago,” Coogler said in an interview Thursday morning. “I got to imagine that he’s listening to some blues music right now to celebrate.”
Reached by phone an hour after the nominations were read, Coogler — speaking alongside his wife and producer Zinzi Coogler and producer Sev Ohanian — was still trying to process the movie’s record-breaking haul.
“I love making movies. I’m honored to wake up every day and do it. I was writing last night. That’s why I didn’t get too much sleep,” said Coogler, chuckling. “Honestly, bro, I still feel a little bit asleep right now.”
OSCAR HISTORY — Michael B Jordan, left, and Miles Caton in “Sinners.” Warner Bros. via AP.
NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR UNIVERSITY is pleased to invite you to the workshop, “Building a Successful Private Practice,” tomorrow, Jan. 24, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dr. Helen Marlo, Dean of the School of Psychology at Notre Dame de Namur University, will share tips and strategies from her nearly 30 years
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ARE YOU AT RISK FOR HEART DISEASE?
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CRAVE YOGA IS HOSTING “VINYASA FLOW FOUNDATIONS WITH BLU HIGH” on Jan. 24 and 31 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Open to all levels, this class offers a welcoming space to build a strong, mindful foundation in your practice. You will learn key skills including Ujjayi breath, Sun Salutations, proper form and alignment, smooth transitions, and safe modifications. Whether you are starting out or refining your practice, you will leave feeling grounded and confident. To register, please visit craveyoga-mv.com/events
PHYSIOFIT PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS IS PLEASED TO invite you to their upcoming Workshop: “Restore Comfort and Confidence in Intimacy” on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Many women experience intimacy challenges due to pelvic floor tension, nerve irritation, or changes in tissue health. This womenonly workshop provides a supportive environment to help you understand your body and restore comfort, function, and connection. During the session, you will learn how Shockwave + EMTT, Stimpod therapy, and pelvic floor treatments work together to improve blood flow, ease sensitivity, and calm the nervous system. Their goal is to provide you with clarity, practical tools, and renewed confidence in your intimate wellbeing. Space is limited to 12 participants. To register, please call (650) 360-9373. Shown in the photo is Exec. Dir. Kim Gladfelter, MPT, OCS, FAAOMPT.
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GET READY FOR AN EXCLUSIVE bottle signing this Saturday, January 24th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Menlo Park Fine Wines! Garrison Hearst, the star running back for the San Francisco 49ers in the late ‘90s, will be there for a special bottle signing for Knob Creek Bourbon. Garrison Hearst was a force to be reckoned with, known for his incredible speed and inspiring comeback story. After joining the team in 1997, he rushed for over 1,500 yards in 1998 and was named First-Team All-Pro. Menlo Park Fine Wine and Spirits is located at 1820 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, right next to Ceilia’s and across the street from Menlo College. Give them a call for more information at (650) 328-3044.
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LOS ALTOS STAGE COMPANY IS EXCITED TO kick off 2026 with the comedy “Yoga Play” by Dipika Guha. Get ready to laugh with “Yoga Play,” a comedy by Dipika Guha that pokes fun at the Western world’s fascination with yoga. Follow Joan, the CEO of a yoga apparel company, as
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The city allows open containers at times on California Avenue, so it’s strange to not allow bars there, Lythcott-Haims said.
Councilman Keith Reckdahl also said he was open to having bars.
“I don’t understand how we have concerns that a bar would have rowdy patrons, but if we serve nachos those issues go away,” he said at the meeting.
Confusion over cat cafes
On cat cafes, the city ran into some confusion when Mini Cat Town opened a pop-up at the Stanford Shopping Center where customers could come in, play with cats and potentially adopt them.
The city threatened to shut down Mini Cat Town because the operation was considered “kennel and boarding” and not a retail pet store, according to code enforcement officers.
The city ended up backing down, and Mini Cat Town reopened in August at 429 California Ave.
Now city planners are working to clarify the rules about what’s considered boarding, the types of animals that are allowed and the rules they’ll face for noise, odors and waste.
Hard time for spas
Medical spas have also had a difficult time opening in Palo Alto, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services Jennifer Armer told the Retail Committee.
These businesses are usually considered personal services, but sometimes they offer treatments that involve a doctor, like Botox or laser procedures.
The city considers a business a medical office if there’s a doctor on site, and they can’t open in retail areas.
“There’s a lot of interest in these types of services,” Armer said.
The city currently limits gyms to less than 1,800 square feet, but retail consultant Christine Firstenberg recommended allowing gyms up to 5,000 square feet.
Fitness is one of the most active retail categories throughout the Bay Area, and most classes are offered in spaces around 5,000 square feet, Firstenberg said. That’s also about the size of Palo Alto’s median vacant space, she said.
“What is the higher priority — a concern about fitness, or a concern about vacancy?” she asked the Retail Committee.
Reckdahl and Burt said they’d be open to larger gyms off the main street.
Car showrooms OK
The Retail Committee also endorsed the idea of allowing car showrooms and financial services that are open to the public.
Their recommendations will go to the full Palo Alto City Council for approval.
“We can really have a better narrative for our residents and for prospective retailers and brokers so that they understand things aren’t the way they were five or 10 years ago, and we’re on a path to being even better,” Burt said.
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It offers a glimpse into the perks available to California politicians and shows how special interests buy access to policymakers who they hope to influence.
McKinnor’s exchange with the lobbyist on Jan. 15 happened in the private VIP room inside the “Back to Session Bash,” a swanky party that each year draws hundreds of California politicians, lobbyists and staffers. They puff on fine cigars, feast on free food and fancy (also free) drinks, bop to live music — sometimes even joining performers on stage — and share laughs and chatters, all on the tab of special interests, and all away from the public eye.
Dozens every week
McKinnor’s chief of staff Terry Schanz, who was also at the party, told CalMatters her attendance “at any reception has zero impact on her policy decisions.”
“There are dozens of receptions in Sacramento ev-
ery week,” he said in an email to CalMatters. While the wining and dining doesn’t necessarily amount to a quid pro quo, it allows lobbyists to build a rapport with politicians and their staff so it’s easier to get an audience later, said Jack Pitney, a politics professor at Claremont McKenna College and a former staffer in Congress and in the New York state Legislature.
“If you can be bought with a plate of shrimp, you’re not worth buying,” Pitney said.
“The rapport lubricates the deal-making,” he added. “The personal contact and relationship gives them access that isn’t easily available to somebody coming out of the cold.”
Who hosted
Last week’s party, hosted by the California Tribal Business Alliance, began in 2005 as a way to connect tribal leaders with policymakers, said alliance executive director Chris Lindstrom. Over the years, it evolved into one of the capital’s most popular gatherings. One first-time attendee this year remembered hearing about the bash as a place one goes to “to get messed up.” But the party in recent years has been quieter than before, especially following the resignation of three state lawmakers amid accusations of sexual harassment in the capital in 2017.
Each year, the alliance invites all legislators and their staffers, along with constitutional officers, those who work at the governor’s administration and local elected officials who “regularly interact with tribal governments and tribal government programs,” Lindstrom told CalMatters. Attendance often exceeds 1,000, he said, with VIP access reserved for tribal leaders, state lawmakers, other officials and event sponsors.
Lindstrom said the event promotes relationship-building and helps lawmakers understand challenges tribes face and stressed that the alliance complies with reporting requirements under state law.
California tribes have significant political clout and have contributed at least $23.5 million to those running for state office between 2014 and 2024. The business alliance itself has contributed $2.5 million to candidates, ballot measure committees and other
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committees since 2004, according to campaign finance data from the California secretary of state’s office. The alliance was one of 82 groups that fought for a controversial bill in 2024 allowing tribes to sue card rooms over claims of tribes’ exclusive rights to host certain table games.
The sponsors
This year, the RSVP-only event took place at Sacramento restaurant Cafeteria 15L. It was sponsored by:
• Wilton Rancheria
• Viejas Casino and Resort, run by the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
• Sycuan Casino, run by the Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians
• Pala Casino, run by the Pala Band of Mission Indians
• Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association
• Sports Betting Alliance
• FanDuel
• DraftKings
• Native-owned oil company First American Petroleum
• conservation nonprofit Ducks Unlimited, and
• San Luis Rey Indian Water Authority
Many of those sponsors have had business before the Legislature in recent years. Together they have contributed a total of $130.5 million to candidates, ballot measure committees and other political committees since 2001, data shows.
The two sports betting corporations donated the most among all sponsors, with FanDuel shelling out $35.6 million and DraftKings $34.4 million. The tribes sponsoring the event have made at least $59.1 million in political contributions in California since 2001, the data shows.
Who was there
Three CalMatters reporters signed up for the event online and identified themselves as journalists to attendees they spoke to. The reporters stayed at the event from 6:40 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. While by no means a comprehensive list, these are the state lawmakers we saw at the party:
• Sen. Jesse Arreguín, D-Oakland, chair of the Senate Human Services Committee and Public Safety Committee and incoming chair of Senate Housing Committee
• Sen. Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park, chair of the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee and incoming chair of the Senate Human Services Committee
• Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner, D-Solana Beach, chair of the Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee
• AssemblywomanSade Elhawary, D-Los Angeles
• Assemblyman Mike Fong, D-Alhambra, chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee
• Assemblyman Mark Gonzalez, D-Los Angeles, Assembly Majority Whip
• Assemblyman Ash Kalra, D-San Jose, and chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee
• McKinnor, chair of the Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee
• Assemblywoman Darshana Patel, D-San Diego
• Assemblyman Chris Rogers, D-Ukiah
Last year, 22 state lawmakers each reported their attendance at the 2024 bash as a $110 gift from the alliance for
food and drinks, according to a CalMatters analysis of their latest available Form 700s, which they use to report income, sponsored travels and gifts. Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula, D-Fresno, reported the value at $220. Some chiefs of staff to legislators also reported being at that year’s bash.
Packed venue
The venue was packed that night a few minutes before 7 p.m. as more guests poured in through the main entrance, checking their winter coats to dance, some in suits and cocktail dresses. Each patron received two drink tokens to use for any drink below $15 at any of the several bars.
But almost everything inside, including the alcohol, was already free: The espresso martinis to keep you awake; the drunken chicken and portobello mushroom tacos; the shrimp BBQ skewers, the mac and cheese and mini burgers. A bourbon tasting bar featured four options: Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Dewar’s 12-year-old blended scotch whiskey and Bulleit Rye Frontier Whiskey.
Next to the bourbon, wafts of cigar permeated the air. Partygoers picked out roll after roll of cigars among six 50pack boxes of various JM’s and Espanola’s Nicaraguan and Dominican cigars, with more unopened boxes waiting.
Deeper in the restaurant was a jampacked concert featuring Grammy-nominated R&B singer Sisqó, most known for his “Thong Song” in 1999. Some in the front rows were into it; others in the back held up their phones to record him but then began Googling his name.
Others preferred the quiet. Some public officials huddled outdoors while others ducked into the VIP room and patio at the end of a dimly lit hallway. Security guards stood at the door, checking for red wristbands before letting VIPs in. But as the night went on, no one seemed to be checking anymore.
In the VIP area, two fire pits kept outdoor guests warm, and more banquet food awaited. A free tequila bar featured several Patrón tequilas as well as the Don Julio 1942, the Clase Azul Reposado, and Tequila Avion Reserva 44.
No comment
Most lawmakers spotted at the Jan. 15 party did not return CalMatters’ requests for comment by Wednesday. The Post also reached out to Becker for comment and he declined to comment.
In a statement to CalMatters, Kalra’s office said the lawmaker is not influenced by attending such events.
“For what it’s worth, he’s vegan, doesn’t smoke, and doesn’t even take campaign donations from corporations,” the statement read.
Kalra’s campaign has reported receiving at least $69,400 from corporations such as Facebook, Google, Airbnb, AT&T, Comerica, Cox Communications and Paramount Pictures since 2016. His office did not answer questions about the contradiction between the statement and those donations by press time.
Most lawmakers had trickled out of the party by 9 p.m. But dozens of staffers and lobbyists remained on the dance floor, grooving to covers of hit songs such as APT, Juice and Finesse. Business cards were scattered on tables next to half-empty drinks.
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PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
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This is a summary of tentative City Council agenda items. The agenda with complete titles including reports can be viewed at the below webpage: https://www.paloalto.gov/CouncilAgendas
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026, 8:00 AM COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM & HYBRID https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833
CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026, 12:30 PM COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM & HYBRID
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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722903
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: C Boots LLC, 218 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): C Boots LLC, 282 N 11th St, Apt B, San Jose, CA 95112. Registrant/owner begans transacting name(s) listed above on 1/02/2026. /s/ Esli David Dominguez Castro / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/20/2026.
(POST Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2026)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722742
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Tango La Vista, S.F.V. Portuguese Hall 361 Villa Street, Mtn. View, CA 94041, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An individual. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Lana Mednick, 414 Topaz Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 11/26/2025. /s/ Lana Mednick / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/13/2026.
(POST Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2026)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722641
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Siempre Bloom Studio, 3716 Rue Mirassou, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Anna Krystal Robles Hernandez, 3716 Rue Mirassou, San Jose, CA 95148. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 01/01/2026. /s/ Anna Krystal Robles Hernandez / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/08/2026.
(POST Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722468
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Arden Global Family
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722938
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Agosto Landscaping Services, 200 West Virginia Street, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: Married Couple. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Walter Antonio Agosto Salvador, 200 West Virginia Street, San Jose, CA 95110. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 01/21/2026. /s/ Walter Antonio Agosto / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/21/2026.
(POST Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2026)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722679
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Opterio, 20289 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste. 1117, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): I Done Study LLC, 20289 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 1117, San Jose, CA 95014. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 12/12/2025. /s/ Somyata Lnu / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2026.
(POST Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 2026)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722530
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ABS Junk Haulers, 1674 Hollenbeck Ave, Apt. 63, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): ABS Junk Haulers LLC, 1674 Hollenbeck Ave, Apt. 63, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 01/02/2026. /s/ Armando Lopez Galvez / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/05/2026.
(POST Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722562
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Avis Builders and Design, 3355 Octavius DR, Unit. 235, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A corporation. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Avis Builders and Design CORP, 3355 Octavius DR, Unit 235, Santa Clara, CA 95054. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 11/12/2025. /s/ Avraham Safra / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/06/2026.
(POST Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026)
(POST Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN721997
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLISSHUB, 2311 Revelry St, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Sunaina Jain, 2311 Revelry St, San Jose, CA 95122. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 05/08/2025. /s/ Sunaina Jain / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/11/25.
(POST Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2026)
Investment Analyst for Sylebra Capital LLC in Palo Alto, CA: Take full loss of assigned portfolio companies, conducting detailed, time-sensitive
CV: 3000 El Camino Real,
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN721875
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Sirians, 3050 Lawrence Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County.
The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company.
The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Bay Master Appliance Services, 3050 Lawrence Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 02/16/2018. /s/ Mohammad Jawed Naziry / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/08/2025.
(POST Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 06, 2026)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722628
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Talitha Nails By Joulina, 6049 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Joulina Badalimirshekarlou, 5231 Terner Way, San Jose, CA 95136. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 01/07/2026. /s/ Joulina Badalimirshekarlou / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/07/2026.
(POST Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026)
This constitutes notice (including under the California Art Preservation Act at Civil Code section 987 et seq.) that the digital media artwork, titled Conversation by Narduli Studio, and located at the City of Palo Alto City Hall lobby at 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was effective January 15, 2026. The City of Palo Alto intends to remove the
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO BE ISSUED January 12, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Menlo Park School District of San Mateo County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the District will receive up to, but not later than 2:00 p.m. FEBRUARY 9, 2026 bids for the award of E-Rate contracts for the following:
E-RATE YEAR 29 (2026-2027)
MPCSD WIRELESS ACCESS POINT LICENSES
RFP NO. MPCSD-2026-3001 470 NO. 260012640
RFP available to the Public: Monday, January 12, 2026 8:00 am
RFP Submission Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026 2:00 pm
Submissions received after deadline will not be considered
All RFPs must be submitted (in a sealed envelope) to: WILLY HAUG DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
MENLO PARK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 181 Encinal Ave., Atherton, CA 94027 And/or via email and submitted to: Willy Haug, whaug@mpcsd.org at https://district.mpcsd.org/departments/technology-home/2026-technology-rfps in addition to the E-rate EPC website at https://portal.usac.org/suite/ The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informality in any proposals received. No vendor may withdraw his proposal for a period of Ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the receipt of proposals.
Number (SPIN) and Federal Registration Number (FCC-FRN) with the proposal.
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722670
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Kung Fu Kids, 879 Coleman Ave., Ste. 40, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County.
The business is owned by: A corporation. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Wushu Central, INC, 14588 Wyrick Ave., San Jose, CA 95124. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 01/01/2026. /s/ David Chang / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2026.
(POST Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722289
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Barrera Construction Farming, 5384 Larch Grove Place, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual.
The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Abrahan Neptaly Barrera, 5384 Larch Grove Place, San Jose, CA 95123. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 07/31/2025. /s/ Abrahan Neptaly Barrera / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/23/2025.
(POST Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 2026)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722705
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Chasezone, 502 McCollam Dr, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual.
The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Tina Nguyen, 502 McCollam Dr, San Jose, CA 95127. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 12/10/2025. /s/ Tina Nguyen / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/12/2026.
(POST Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 2026)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN721726
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Samuthr Thai Restaurant, 312 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Sermsup LLC, 6423 Knott Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 12/01/2025. /s/ Sansanee Wongpakansanti / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/01/2025.
(POST Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026)
following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AK Jessup Properties, 1089 Tanland Drive, #111, Palo Alto, Ca 94303, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Adele K. Jessup, 1089 Tanland Drive, #111, Palo Alto, Ca 94303. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 1/1/2026. /s/ Adele K. Jessup / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 1/2/26.
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722675
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: YCOMBINATOR.ORG, 335 Pioneer Way, Mountain View, Ca 94041, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A corporation. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): YC.org, 335 Pioneer Way, Mountain View, Ca 94041. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Jon Levy / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 1/9/26.
(POST Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2026)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722600
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Next9 AI Compliance, 6448 Standridge CT, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Next9 AI Compliance LLC, 6448 Standridge CT, San Jose, CA 95123. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 01/02/26. /s/ Henry Simmons / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/07/2025.
(POST Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026)
9, 16, 23, 30, 2026) The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Kohler Store By WHCI, 377 Santana Row, Ste. 1035, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A corporation. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Hajoca Corporation, 2001 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Suzanne Gueydan / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/25/2025. Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722488 (POST Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO BE ISSUED January 12, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Menlo Park School District of San Mateo County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the District will receive up to, but not later than 2:00 p.m. FEBRUARY 9, 2026 bids for the award of E-Rate contracts for the following: E-RATE YEAR 29 (2026-2027)
MPCSD DISTRICTWIDE FIBER AND LOWER LAUREL CABLING REPLACEMENT
RFP NO. MPCSD-2026-3002 470 NO. 260012641
RFP available to the Public: Monday, January 12, 2026 8:00 am
Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Walk: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 9:00 am
RFP Submission Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026 2:00 pm
Submissions received after deadline will not be considered
All RFPs must be submitted (in a sealed envelope) to: WILLY HAUG
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
MENLO PARK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 181 Encinal Ave., Atherton, CA 94027
at https://district.mpcsd.org/departments/technology-home/2026-technology-rfps in addition to the E-rate EPC website at https://portal.usac.org/suite/
The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informality in any proposals received. No vendor may withdraw his proposal for a period of Ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the receipt of proposals.
Number (SPIN) and Federal Registration Number (FCC-FRN) with the proposal.
1326 Hoover St. Unit 2
Menlo
Park, CA 94025
2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,385 SF
Listed at $1,828,000
Open House · Sat. 1/24 & Sun. 1/25, 1:30 PM - 4:30PM
Steps to Downtown Menlo Park, this light and spacious single-level condominium is located in an exclusive small building renovated in 2019.
The residence features a private entrance, open living and dining areas with 9’ ceilings, contemporary white and custom lighting, and double-pane Andersen windows and doors. The expansive chef’s kitchen is appointed with professional-grade stainless steel appliances, quality cabinetry, and quartz countertops. Updated bathrooms
Additional highlights include a large private wraparound balcony, ample storage, Nest thermostat, and central A/C. The secure building offers two locked pedestrian gates and a secure garage, including two designated parking spaces, EV charger dock, and a private storage room.
Set on a large lot with professionally landscaped gardens and an expansive rear greenscape area. Professionally managed and truly one of a kind near downtown West Menlo Park.
