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BY STEPHANIE LAM Daily Post Correspondent
A woman died after a fire at a detached garage in North Fair Oaks broke out early yesterday, prompting an investigation by the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
The fire was reported at 4:36 a.m.
on the 600 block of Hurlingame Avenue, where crews arrived to find the detached garage in flames, which were threatening the main residence, sheriff’s officials said.
The 31-year-old woman was removed from the garage and life-saving measures were attempted, but she was
pronounced dead at the scene. Two other people were able to escape from the fire unharmed, and other nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Under investigation
GATES STD CLAIM: Bill Gates is denying allegations made by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein claiming the Microsoft co-founder contracted a sexually transmitted disease from Russian women and secretly provided antibiotics to his then-wife Melinda. The claims surfaced as part of a document release by the Justice Department.
FORMER ANCHOR ARRESTED:
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested yesterday by federal agents on civil rights charges for disrupting a church service in Minnesota to protest ICE.
SHORT SHUTDOWN: The Senate voted last night to fund most of the government through the end of September, but the deal requires approval from the House, which is out session until Monday, resulting in O’HARA
COMEDIENNE DIES: Catherine O’Hara, the Emmywinning actress known for her roles on “SCTV,” “Schitt's Creek,” and the two “Home Alone" films, died yesterday at her Los Angeles home after a short illness.
[See THE UPDATE, page 4]
President Trump, who wants to reduce interest rates banks charge on loans, said yesterday he will nominate Kevin Warsh of Stanford to be the next chair of the Fed. Warsh would replace current chair Jerome Powell when his term expires in May. Trump chose Powell to lead the Fed in 2017 but
The cause of the woman’s death and the fire is under investigation, and deputies are still assessing the structure, according to Redwood City spokesman Nick Mathiowdis.
The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office said they are not releasing the identity of the deceased woman pending notification of her next of kin.
BY BRADEN CARTRWIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer
The Mountain View Whisman School District will lay off 19 employees, freeze administrators’ salaries, reduce custodians’ hours and hand out fewer Chromebooks to students to make $6.8 million in budget cuts next year.
The approved cuts are down from Superintendent Jeff Baier’s original proposal of cutting $9 to $11 million, so the board in March will talk about cutting a PE program or an after-school program.
“We have a forced choice,” board member Charles DiFazio said at Thursday’s board meeting.
The board decided against a proposal to lay off four school and community engagement facilitators, or SCEFs, who work with families and cost
[See SCHOOL, page 8]
this year has relentlessly assailed him for not cutting interest rates quickly enough.
“I have known Kevin for a long period of time, and have no doubt that he will go down as one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen, maybe the best,” Trump posted on his Truth Social site. “On top of everything
else, he is ‘central casting,’ and he will never let you down.”
The appointment, which requires Senate confirmation, amounts to a return trip for Warsh, 55, who was a member of the Fed’s board from 2006 to 2011. He was the youngest gov-
[See FED, page 27]
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Every Saturday, the Post prints items from the agendas of city councils and school boards so that you, the citizen, can stay informed about what your government is planning.
5:30 p.m., Monday
250 Hamilton Ave.
Encina: Council will give feedback on Town and Country Village’s plans to build 158 apartments in two seven-story buildings behind the shopping center at 44 and 88 Encina Ave.
Retire: Council will thank Industrial Waste Investigator Chris Fujimoto, who is retiring after 25 years with the city.
Closed: In closed session, council will discuss a lawsuit from a driver
who said he was rear-ended by Police Officer Yolanda Franco-Clausen.
Massage: Council may approve new licensing requirements for massage businesses.
PERT: Council may approve $1.4 million in funding from Stanford Health Care for the police department’s Psychiatric Emergency Response Team, or PERT, that pairs a therapist with a police officer.
Work: Council may approve work plans for the Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, Planning and Transportation Commission and Utilities Advisory Commission.
Climate: Council will review the city’s progress on fighting climate change.
PALO ALTO UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
6 p.m., Wednesday
250 Hamilton Ave.
Data: Commissioners will discuss data centers and their impact on the power grid.
Survey: Commissioners will discuss results of a customer satisfaction survey.
MOUNTAIN VIEW DOWNTOWN COMMITTEE
8 a.m., Tuesday
500 Castro St.
Updates: The committee will get updates on Castro Street activities and downtown developments.
Small: The committee will get a presentation on the city supporting
small businesses with workshops and one-on-one assistance.
MOUNTAIN VIEW ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING COMMISSION
7 p.m., Wednesday
500 Castro St.
Rowhouses: The commission may approve a plan for 195 three-story rowhouses at 515-545 North Whisman Road.
MOUNTAIN VIEW HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
5:30 p.m., Thursday
500 Castro St.
Sustainability: Commissioners will discuss the city’s sustainability programs and community outreach.
[See AGENDAS, page 26]
what is looking to be a weekend-long shutdown until the House vote.
DONATIONS POUR IN: TJ Sabula, the Ford autoworker who called President Trump a “pedophile protector” causing the president to flip him the bird, has received more than $350,000 in donations through a GoFundMe campaign, TMZ reports.
PHIL COLLINS, 75, told the BBC he now requires 24-hour live-in nurse care as he battles several health issues, including kidney problems.
PUBLIC RADIO THEFT: Jun Reina, former general manager of a public radio station in Sacramento called CapRadio, has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling $1.33 million.
NUCLEAR CHECK: The National Nuclear Security Administration will fly a specially-equipped helicopter at a low altitude in the Bay Area between Monday and Wednesday to check for unusual radiation levels in advance of the Super Bowl.
MANGIONE AVOIDS EXECUTION: A federal judge says that due to a technicality federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
MARK MARQUESS, a National College Baseball Hall of Famer who coached Stanford to a pair of national titles over 41 years beginning in 1977, has died. He was 78. Known as “9” for his No. 9 jersey, he is the fourthwinningest coach in Divison 1 history.
June 30
San Mateo County Coroner: Jan. 29
Gerardo Del Valle De Jesus, 53, of Belmont
Clodualdo J. Gomez, 75, of Daly City
Donald Reed, 57, of Palo Alto
Robert Robinson, 69, of San Bruno
Ann Schwengels, 81, of Redwood City
Harold N. Jensen Jr., 73, of Daly City
El Camino Hospital in Mountain View:
July 1
Elise Wren Alcorn, a girl
Ayden Ahmad Arekat, a boy
Mateo Joon Brandt, a boy
Izaiah Jrae Gameng, a boy
Rivaan Gokularam, a boy
Adrisha Gowtham, a girl
Maximilian Ellis Hajek, a boy
Bella Zeyi Jiao, a girl
Evan Lin, a boy
Agastya Kedar Patil, a boy
Charlotte Ivy Pham, a girl
Riddhi Harshitha Raikar, a girl
Veer Nishant Shah, a boy
Anvi Kedar Tiwaskar, a girl
Wren Jun Zhangtardif, a boy
June 29
Shriyan Bhushan Agrawal, a boy
Owen Darius Alipour, a boy
Surarth Ridhi Gowda, a boy
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Yien Hu, a girl
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Students across the country, including on the Mid-Peninsula, walked out of school yesterday to protest the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and the deaths of two people in Minnesota.
Students at Paly left campus around noon to protest along El Camino Real while Gunn students marched down Arastradero Road.
Student protesters from Sequoia High School marched through downtown Redwood City, past the County Center. A bomb threat for downtown, where students were protesting, was called in to the Redwood City Police, prompting an investigation, but it was quickly determined to be a hoax, according to Lt. Jeff Clements.
Mayor issues statement
Meanwhile, Palo Alto Mayor Vicki Veenker issued a statement on social media responding to residents’ worries about the city’s preparations for possible ICE raids in Palo Alto. Veenker said the city is preparing guidance for city
employees on how to respond if ICE comes to their workplace.
Veenker also said the city is contemplating whether other “common-sense” policies or if there is anything the council can pass that would “help prevent the chaos we are witnessing in Minneapolis.”
Super Bowl worries
Santa Clara County officials are on edge that ICE may arrive in the South Bay as part of the federal law enforcement delegation to assist with the Super Bowl in Santa Clara on Feb. 7. Federal officials confirmed this week that the Department of Homeland Security will assist with the Super Bowl, but declined to say if ICE will be part of its Bay Area operations.
Sheriff Bob Jonsen said at a press conference on Thursday that he's received no official information from the federal government or any agency that ICE will be present. As a sanctuary county, law enforcement does not collaborate with federal immigration agents.
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$1.4 million. Switching custodial services from nightly to every other night will save $939,000.
Reducing the number of Chromebooks that are handed out to students will save $319,000.
Nine teachers on special assignment will be laid off, saving the district $1.6 million, according to a presentation for the board. The district will also lay off an assistant principal, a secretary, a director of student services and five employees working in tech services, business services and HR.
“Whatever we do, it's going to re-
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The setback comes from a decline in property tax revenues, which is the district’s main funding source.
In the past, the district has typically projected a 2 to 3% annual growth in assessed values while the actual figures have come out much higher.
However, this year the district projected a more accurate 2.34%, based on information from the Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office.
Santa Clara County this year witnessed its property values increase by the smallest amount in over a decade, with Mountain View having the lowest growth of any city in the county.
A man is facing six years in prison for assaulting a 14-year-old girl in a Redwood City parking garage after taking a plea deal yesterday, a prosecutor said.
George Bautista Zarate, 34, of Redwood City, pleaded no contest to four felonies related to the July 31, 2024, assault, said District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe. Zarate approached a 14-year-old girl and her 13-year-old friend when they had gone to a parking garage at the Stanford Medical Outpatient Center on Broadway to drink alcohol, Wagstaffe said.
Zarate approached the girls and asked if they wanted to smoke marijuana, the DA said. The 13-year-old left the 14-year-old alone with Zarate, who
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The girl was eventually able to break free and run home, where her mother called the police. The girl gave a description matching Zarate, who police knew from a previous sexual misconduct case from April 2022.
In that case, a woman saw Zarate pleasuring himself in the car parked next to hers in the Kaiser parking garage. He got a year of probation and 60 days in county jail in that case.
Zarate will be sentenced in the 2024 case on April 6. In the meantime, he remains in jail in lieu of $500,000.
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MONDAY
12:20 p.m. — Rape, 600 block of E. Meadow Drive.
TUESDAY
8 a.m. — Vehicle accident involving a cyclist, W. Meadow Drive and Wilkie Way.
10:47 a.m. — Burglary, 400 block of Bryant St.
10:47 a.m. — Mauricio Enrrique Beltran, 32, of Palo Alto, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 400 block of Bryant St.
3:30 p.m. — Grand theft from a vehicle, 600 block of Georgia Ave.
7:27 p.m. — Vehicle accident involving a cyclist, Middlefield Road.
9:41 p.m. — Anthony Emilio Nieblas, 25, of San Jose, arrested for auto burglary, conspiracy to commit a crime and probation violation, 400 block of Emerson St. Michael Gabriel Fisiiahi, 23, of Palo Alto, arrested for auto burglary, falsely identifying himself to police and parole violation.
THURSDAY
7:43 a.m. — Vandalism, 1000 block of Noel Drive.
10:10 a.m. — Fraud, 200 block of Felton Drive.
11:57 a.m. — Monica Espinoza Sanchez, 44, transient, arrested for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia and on seven warrants, Adams Court and Adams Drive.
8:06 p.m. — Burglary, 100 block of E. Creek Drive.
JAN. 21
11:20 a.m. — Electric bike stolen, 400 block of Arguello Way.
7:24 p.m. — Parts and/or accessories stolen from a vehicle, Barnes Court.
DEC. 9
4:52 p.m. — Alexander Abril, 69, of Mountain View, cited for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, 2500 block of W. El Camino.
DEC. 12
1 a.m. — Daniel Peterson, 48, transient, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, 2500 block of W. El Camino.
1:30 a.m. — Adrian Rodriguez, 29, of Mountain View, cited for possession of burglary tools, Rengstorff Ave. and Leghorn St.
JAN. 21
12:18 a.m. — Madison Davis, 31, arrested for DUI and theft of a vehicle, 200 block of Escuela Ave.
7:42 a.m. — Vehicle stolen, 1900 block of Old Middlefield Way.
9:27 a.m. — Sex crime, Jackson Park.
9:29 a.m. — Home burglary, 2400 block of W. El Camino.
1:05 p.m. — Angel Monroy, 25, of San Jose, arrested on a warrant, 100 block of E. Dana St.
4:55 p.m. — Vehicle accident causes major injuries, 700 block of N. Shoreline Blvd.
5:55 p.m. — Home burglary, 1100 block of Karen Way.
8:26 p.m. — Home burglary, 1900 block of Stella St.
11:46 p.m. — Justin Clark, 34, of San Francisco, arrested for theft and possession of drug paraphernalia at Safeway, 580 N. Rengstorff Ave.
MONDAY
11:38 a.m. — Michael Gonzalez, 29, of Richmond, arrested for parole violation, 1-99 block of N. San Antonio Road.
TUESDAY
7:16 a.m. — Ivan Miller, 34,
of San Jose, arrested for DUI and resisting and obstructing police, Oakhurst and Fremont avenues.
12:23 p.m. — Shoplifting at Ace Hardware, Foothill Crossing Shopping Center.
TUESDAY
10:33 a.m. — Packages stolen, Center St.
12:07 p.m. — Josefina Rosas Munoz, 51, of East Palo Alto, cited for shoplifting at Target, 2485 El Camino.
3:12 p.m. — Two-vehicle accident causes minor injuries, Woodside Road.
3:37 p.m. — Nelson Alberto Gonzalez Jr., 43, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, Redwood City Caltrain Station. Citation given by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
3:40 p.m. — Arsenio Gonzalez Sian, 24, of Redwood City, cited on a warrant, 300 block of Woodside Road.
4:19 p.m. — SUV driver hits a boy who is bicycling home and keeps driving. Location not disclosed. The boy’s leg is hurt.
4:35 p.m. — Package stolen, Delaware Ave.
7 p.m. — Cryptocurrency stolen from a victim by someone with whom the victim has an online relationship, Waterside Circle.
7:01 p.m. — Tsering Drolma Barker, 38, of East Palo Alto, cited for shoplifting at Target, 2485 El Camino.
10:49 p.m. — Brett Benjamin Harwood, 56, of Redwood City, arrested for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, Hazel Ave. and El Camino. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
JAN. 24
10:22 a.m. — Danny Adolfo Nigsiqies, 27, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, 700 block of Laurel St.
6:17 p.m. — Daniel Luke Rathjen,
48, of Cloverdale, cited on warrants, El Camino and San Carlos Ave.
SUNDAY
3:03 a.m. — Bryan Alexander Bullock, 40, of Hayward, arrested for trespassing, 100 block of El Camino. 4:40 p.m. — Elijah Marelle Dones, 38, of San Francisco, arrested for shoplifting and possession of drug paraphernalia, 1100 block of Industrial Road. Stolen property worth about $60 is recovered.
MONDAY
10:42 a.m. — Man throws a rock at a moving vehicle, damaging it, 200 block of El Camino. Mohammed Nabil Ali Abdullah, 23, of East Palo Alto, arrested for vandalism.
2:18 p.m. — Man screaming at passing cars, Holly St. and El Camino. Jose Armando Sajuan Torres, 30, of Redwood City, arrested for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia and probation violation.
TUESDAY
4:40 p.m. — Edward Peralta, 57, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license and on a warrant, El Camino and San Carlos Ave.
TUESDAY
2:02 p.m. — Ricardo Resendez, 35, arrested for domestic violence and probation violation, 600 block of Ralston Ave.
5:35 p.m. — Zmarei Davion Lucas, 21, arrested for domestic violence, false imprisonment, assault with force likely to produce great injury, damaging or destroying a phone and probation violation, 500 block of Crestview Ave.
WEDNESDAY
12:30 p.m. — Employee of Peet’s Coffee reports finding a make-up bag containing more than $1,000 in $100 bills, 1200 El Camino.
THURSDAY
5:02 p.m. — Person steals alcohol from a store, El Camino.
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The Post prints the latest real estate transactions: PALO ALTO
1116 Juana Court, 94303, 4 bedrooms, 1907 square feet, built in 2025, Summerhill West Bayshore LLC to Ping and Dongxue Wang for $928,000, closed Dec. 31
315 Homer Ave. #309, 94301, 2 bedrooms, 1801 square feet, built in 2004, Davydovskaya Living Trust to Fineland Investment LLC for $2,888,000, closed Dec. 31 (last sale: $2,700,000, 06-30-21)
2351 Carmel Drive, 94303, 2 bedrooms, 864 square feet, built in 1951, Sporer Living Trust to Sijia and Yuze Lang for $3,000,000, closed Jan. 2 (last sale: $350,000, 1218-97)
3839 Ross Road, 94303, 3 bedrooms, 1631 square feet, built in 1955, Dilley Living Trust to Ying and ChiWei Kung for $3,185,000, closed Jan. 2 (last sale: $230,000, 10-01-86)
566 Addison Ave., 94301, 2366 square feet, built in 1900, Toney 2005 Family Trust to Chaochao and Rui Luo for $3,325,000, closed Jan. 2
770 San Benito Ave., 94025, 2 bedrooms, 900 square feet, built in 1946, Yaagov Pls LLC to Selma Venture Group LLC for $1,510,000, closed Dec.
27 (last sale: $400,000, 03-07-25)
4 Athlone Way, 94025, 3 bedrooms, 2720 square feet, built in 1950, Culp Family Trust to Wen-Chen Lee for $1,730,000, closed Dec. 29 (last sale: $925,000, 12-06-04)
955 Monte Rosa Drive, 94025, 2 bedrooms, 800 square feet, built in 1960, MPMR Prime Fund LLC to Vanzwol-Molemaker Trust for $7,600,000, closed Dec. 27 (last sale: $4,300,000, 10-08-25)
MOUNTAIN VIEW
49 Showers Drive #J317, 94040, 2 bedrooms, 1206 square feet, built in 1977, Chen Zhou to Sonal and Chetan Malavia for $950,500, closed Dec. 31 (last sale: $950,000, 0121-21)
143 Frederick Court, 94043, 3 bedrooms, 1296 square feet, built in 1998, Bing Huo to Tiajha and Kevin Lin for $1,525,000, closed Dec. 31 (last sale: $1,250,000, 02-11-16)
88 Church St., 94041, 2 bedrooms, 874 square feet, built in 1947, Daniel Jordan to Shen Living Trust for $1,870,000, closed Dec. 30 (last sale: $1,656,000, 08-19-19)
REDWOOD CITY
24 Pelican Lane, 94065, 1 bedroom, 1170 square feet, built in 1985, Crusick Trust to Antonio and Adenine Cembellin-Kao for
$764,000, closed Dec. 25 (last sale: $860,000, 0717-18)
516 Cleveland St., 94062, 3 bedrooms, 1010 square feet, built in 1939, Jr and Melissa Tosetti to Nauzley and Sobhan Parizi for $1,325,000, closed Dec. 28 (last sale: $220,000, 05-07-99)
152 Atherwood Ave., 94061, 3 bedrooms, 1140 square feet, built in 1950, Breslow Enterprises LLC to Fang and Jun Yao for $1,730,000, closed Dec. 26 (last sale: $1,712,000, 06-17-25)
3451 Oak Knoll Drive, 94062, 3 bedrooms, 1308 square feet, built in 1936, Cobb Family Trust to Jamianne Bright for $1,950,000, closed Dec. 29 (last sale: $460,000, 10-31-03)
190 Rutherford Ave., 94061, 3 bedrooms, 1160 square feet, built in 1948, Charlton Ho to Yinan and Luyang Huang for $1,770,000, closed Dec. 26 (last sale: $925,000, 10-10-13)
SAN CARLOS
1047 Cherry St., 94070, 2 bedrooms, 900 square feet, built in 1939, 1047 Cherry Street Trust to Rui and Fei Ma for $1,530,000, closed Dec. 27 (last sale: $820,000, 04-08-16)
793 Orange Ave., 94070, 3 bedrooms, 1605 square feet, built in 1948, Mary McGuire to Shadfar Family Trust for $2,450,000, closed Dec. 26 (last sale: $345,000, 04-01-91)
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First-floor Parc Regent condominium (age 55+ active community)
Wonderful downtown location just across from the Los Altos Village
• 1 bedroom, large den/office, and 2 full baths
Approximately 1,050 square feet
Hardwood floors, gas-log fireplace, crown moldings, and recessed lights
• Sliding glass doors to a patio
• Remodeled kitchen with honed quartzite and counter seating
Spacious primary suite with remodeled bath
Large office/den doubles as a guest room
• Washer/dryer, underground parking, and large storage closet
HOA fees $1,068 per month
Amenities include community room with continental breakfast, gym, community garden, central pool and spa
1326 Hoover St. Unit 2
Park, CA 94025
2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,385 SF
Listed at $1,828,000
Open House · Sat. 1/31 & Sun. 2/1, 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.
A rare architectural treasure perched atop a gently sloping acre near Gunn High — brown-shingle, Maybeckinspired design. Three bedrooms, four baths, sunlit patios & wisteria arbors. Expansive owner’s suite, two offices, classic oak & redwood interior, and spacious living room anchored by a massive brick hearth. Professionally landscaped garden and serene open space. One-car attached + three-car detached garage. Two horses allowed. Top PA schools and potential for future lot flexibility (buyer to verify).
TRIANON WAY, LOS ALTOS OFFERED AT $4,798,000 · 4 BEDS · 3 BATHS · ±2,404 SQFT · ±11,070 SQFT LOT
Nestled on a peaceful cul-de-sac in North Los Altos. Moments from the Village and top rated Los Altos Schools. 260 Trianon Way is a beautiful single-story home offering 2,400+ sf of living space on over a 1/4 acre lot (11,070 sf). Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Designed for everyday living, it offers formal living and dining rooms, beautifully remodeled kitchen and inviting family room. Glass doors connect to the resort style backyard with a sparkling pool and multiple play areas. Enjoy the best of California living in one of Los Altos most sought after neighborhoods.
The Loveless Team has a new listing located at 3109 Maddux Drive in Palo Alto.
Tastefully reimagined and architecturally expanded, this exceptional Midtown residence blends contemporary sophistication with timeless design. The main home
lines, and thoughtfully curated materials throughout. Complementing the primary residence is a spacious
ADU—ideal for extended family, Both homes have been upgraded everyday functionality.
Saturday and Sunday from 2pm
Nestled on a peaceful cul-de-sac in North Los Altos.
from the
everyday living, it offers formal living and dining rooms, beautifully remodeled kitchen and inviting family room. Glass doors connect to the resort style backyard
a sparkling pool and multiple play areas.
features a beautifully designed kitchen with marble countertops, new appliances, and a large pantry.
options including a breakfast bar and a large formal dining room.
home on a rare level lot of just over one-half acre. Located in the Loyola Corners neighborhood, wide frontage showcases the newly landscaped wraparound yards dotted with an array of mature trees creating an immediate sense levels, including a main-level primary suite with sauna and spainspired bath. Rounding out the accommodations is the lowerand nearby hiking trails complete the appeal. Price upon request
Monterey Coast Realty is showing 3049 Sunrise Circle, Marina.
Stunning, fully upgraded single-story home on a premium warm coastal aesthetic. This rare single-level, turnkey property with no HOA sits on a large lot and features a move-in-ready interior with a beautifully updated kitchen showcasing quartz countertops, a large butcher-block
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desirable San Carlos neighborhood. Newly painted inviting living spaces. The thoughtful room, dining area, and a bright family room with easy access to the backyard. The well-maintained kitchen and baths provide a solid foundation for
Coast Realty
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www.TehamaPrivateEstate.com | $9,900,000
Set within Clint Eastwood’s Tehama community, 71 Este Canada spans 12.32 acres. Completed in 2025 and oriented toward uninterrupted ranch land views, the estate is conceived as a modern family compound designed for privacy, longevity, and operational independ ence.
ROYAL OAKS
www. MontereyPreserveEstates .com
$8,500,000
Set on 70 acres, the first 6 prime estate lots with conceptual drawings by renowned architecture firm Studio Schicketanz enjoy sweeping views.
APTOS
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$1,849,000
PEBBLE BEACH
www. PebbleBeachGem.com
$4,695,000
Set in the heart of Pebble Beach on a gated 1.13 acre lot, this spacious 5,503 SqFt retreat offers 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.
Experience the best of country living in Aptos in this inviting coastal haven with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, beautiful ocean views, a pool and more. MONTEREY
www. MontereyGatedLiving.com
$1,695,000
This beautifully remodeled 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom residence offers turnkey living within a private gated community, set on a spacious 14,073 SqFt lot.
www. MontereyParadise.com
$2,399,000
Located within a private, gated community, this stunning Mediterranean-style residence offers breathtaking panoramic views, a pool and more. CARMEL
www.CarmelDelMesa .com
$1,335,000
This beautifully upgraded 1,667 SqFt residence in Del Mesa Carmel features beautiful mountain views and high-quality finishes.
Carol Carnevale, Nicole Aron and James Steele are pleased to present 357 McKendry Drive in Menlo Park. Open house Saturday and Sunday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Carol Carnevale
Nicole Aron
James Steele
Designed for comfortable one-story living, this charmingly updated home in the desirable Willows neighborhood balances timeless character with modern ease.The spacious living and dining room spans the front of the home and connects seamlessly to the remodeled kitchen. Three bedrooms include two with outdoor access, while the one-anda-half baths have been updated with a clean, modern aesthetic. The for entertaining, play, and gardening, parking space, and a storage shed.
living and serious work.
Three bedrooms,
interior, and spacious living room anchored by a massive brick hearth. Professionally landscaped garden and serene open space. One-car attached + three-car detached garage. Two horses allowed.
and separate generously-sized
Judy Bogard-Tanigami
Realtors:
THE HILLVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL AND MENLOATHERTON HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS
HAVE formed a collaborative effort to raise funds for the current Hillview Middle School basketball coach, Jhavante Hill. As a prominent figure in the Menlo-Atherton basketball community, Coach Tae has previously coached the Menlo-Atherton freshman basketball team and currently leads the Hillview Middle School basketball team. Coach Tae has had to rely on public transportation and colleagues for commuting to and from practice and games. In light of these circumstances, the Hillview Middle and Menlo-Atherton High School basketball teams are partnering with the Menlo-Atherton Service Learning Center to host a car wash on Saturday, January 31st, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The event will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 1105 Valparaiso Avenue, Menlo Park. All proceeds generated from the car wash will be dedicated to purchasing a vehicle for Coach Tae, the beloved basketball coach.
COME ON OVER AND TREAT YOURSELF to a meal at the stunning MacArthur Park restaurant and bar! Faz has really made a wonderful place here, a beloved spot in Palo Alto with a great menu and tasty specials every day. Faz and his team at MacArthur Park promise you’ll have a fantastic and delicious dinner in one of the most beautiful and
historic restaurants in Palo Alto. They are offering a special fivecourse Valentine’s dinner on Friday, February 13th, and Saturday, February 14th from 5pm to 9pm. You can find the full menu on www. macpark.com, or call them at 650321-9990 to make a reservation. MacArthur Park is conveniently located in downtown Palo Alto, just a short walk from the Caltrain station at 27 University Ave.
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TO bring Pádraig Ó Tuama to Palo Alto for a morning retreat and public talk. Pádraig is an inspiring poet and storyteller whose work centers around bridging divides between different factions. His work has won acclaim, and he has been profiled in the ’New Yorker’ for treating poetry as a form of agnostic prayer. He hosts a popular podcast, ‘Poetry Unbound’, and has just joined the Yale Divinity School
YOU DON’T NEED TO GO TO BROOKLYN, NEW YORK FOR a Sundance menu but you do need to go see Brooklyn and Tanya in Palo Alto’s Sundance the Steakhouse restaurant. Prime rib is the speciality of the house and they’ve been serving it for over fifty years. This is a family owned restaurant with all the classic American cuisine recipes. Tried and true. Everything at Sundance is top shelf, top notch and top of the line. Steaks, seafood, crisp salads and desserts. A world class wine list plus a historic sports lounge if you just want to drop in for a quick pop after a long day. Call Brooklyn ( the Palo Alto Brooklyn ) or Tanya ( also Palo Alto ) at 650 321 6798 for a reservation and then come by 1921 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. Just across the street from Stanford University. Bet you didn’t know Brooklyn was so close to Stanford.
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LOS ALTOS SENIOR COMMISSION
3:30 p.m., Monday
97 Hillview Ave.
Joint: Commissioners will prepare for a joint meeting with council on March 10.
Spring: Commissioners will discuss logistics of a “spring fling” event.
LOS ALTOS FINANCIAL COMMISSION
6 p.m., Monday
97 Hillview Ave.
Software: Commissioners will get an update on the city’s new budget software.
Budget: Commissioners will discuss mid-year budget adjustments.
Chair: Commissioners will pick a chair and vice chair.
Investment: Commissioners will get a report on the city’s investments.
LOS ALTOS YOUTH COMMISSION
6:30 p.m., Monday
1 N. San Antonio Road
Police: The police department will give a presentation.
LOS ALTOS ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
4 p.m., Wednesday
1 N. San Antonio Road
Buckingham: A zoning administrator may approve a two-story home at 1111 Buckingham Drive.
FOOTHILL-DE ANZA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
6 p.m., Monday
12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills
ICE ban: The board will approve a policy banning ICE from using the district’s parking lots or other spaces for immigration enforcement.
Tuition: The board may set the nonresident tuition fee at $253 per quarter for students who live outside of the district.
Apartments: The board will get an update on emergency repairs at the Cupertino apartment complex it purchased last year.
ATHERTON CITY COUNCIL
4 p.m., Wednesday 80 Fair Oaks Lane
Budget: Council will discuss the town’s budget for the fiscal year that ends June 30.
Earth Day: Council will discuss its Earth Day event.
EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
6 p.m., Tuesday 2415 University Ave.
Parking: Council may approve a street parking permit program.
Budget: Council will discuss the town’s budget for the fiscal year that ends June 30.
Parks: Council may approve up to $192,015 to 12 community youth groups to provide summer activities for children in town.
BELMONT CITY COUNCIL
4 p.m., Wednesday 1 Twin Pines Lane
Interviews: Council will interview applicants for the Parks and Recreation and Planning commissions. Appointments may be made at the meeting.
SEQUOIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
5:30 p.m., Wednesday
480 James Ave., Redwood City
TIDE: The board will vote whether to close TIDE, a small magnet STEM-focused high school in east Menlo Park.
REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
7 p.m., Wednesday
750 Bradford St.
Safety: In closed session, the board will discuss the district’s safety plan.
Writing: The board will hear about professional development for teachers who teach writing courses.
Budget: The board will discuss budget cuts, including $3.5 million in the district’s office.
SAN CARLOS SCHOOL DISTRICT
6:30 p.m., Thursday
1200 Industrial Road
Tax: The board will have a study session on whether to pursue a parcel tax this year.
SEQUOIA HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
Noon, Wednesday
939 Laurel St., San Carlos
Invest: The board will discuss its plan to provide grants of up to $4 million to local health care agencies suffering from budget cuts due to the federal “Big Beautiful Bill.”
Pension: The board may approve updates to how the agency funds its pension liability.
Closed: During a closed session, the board will review the performance of CEO Pam Kurtzman.
Planning: The board will plan its goals for the year.
SAMTRANS
2 p.m. Wednesday
1250 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos HQ: The board will get an update on the construction of the agency’s new headquarters in Millbrae.
Surplus: The board may update its policy on redeveloping surplus land into housing.
9 a.m., Thursday
1250 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos BART: The board may sign an agreement with VTA regarding BART’s extension to San Jose.
Dispose: The board may dispose of 15 vehicles and three forklifts.
Mullin: The committee will discuss Congressman Kevin Mullin’s bill to have the Federal Railroad Administration study the benefits of using AI to improve safety at railroad crossings.
Crossing: The committee will get an update on Caltrain’s strategy at railroad crossings.
5 p.m., Thursday
1250 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos Train: The board will discuss grade separations, where the train tracks are separated from the road by bridge or tunnel, throughout the county.
101: Board members will hear about efforts to make it easier for pedestrians and bicyclists to access areas of towns bifurcated by Highway 101.
ernor in history when he was appointed at age 35.
Warsh is the Shepard Family Distinguished Visiting Fellow in Economics at Stanford’s Hoover Institution and a visiting scholar at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
He received his bachelor’s from Stanford University and a law degree from Harvard Law School. At Stanford, he studied public policy, with an emphasis on economics and statistics.
Warsh’s father-in-law is Ronald Lauder, heir to the Estee Lauder cosmetics fortune and a longtime donor and confidant of Trump’s.
During the selection process, Walsh got the endorsement of Jamie Dimon, CEO of the world’s largest bank, JPMorgan Chase.
In some ways, Warsh is an unlikely choice for the Republican president because he has long been a hawk in Fed parlance, or someone who typically supports higher interest rates to control inflation. Trump has said the Fed’s key rate should be as low as 1%, far below its current level of about 3.6%, a stance few economists endorse.
During his time as governor, Warsh objected to some of the low-interest rate policies that the Fed pursued during and after the 2008-09 Great Recession. He also often expressed concern at that time that inflation would soon accelerate, even though it remained at rock-bottom levels for many years after that recession ended.
More recently, however, in speeches and opinion columns, Warsh has said he supports lower rates.
Warsh beat out several other candidates, including Trump’s top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, investment manager Rick Rieder and current Fed governor Christopher Waller.
The Fed’s rate decisions, over time, influence borrowing costs throughout the economy, including for mortgages, car loans and credit cards.
For now, Warsh would likely fill a seat on the Fed’s governing board that was temporarily occupied by Stephen Miran, a White House adviser who Trump appointed in September. Once on the board, Trump could then elevate Warsh to the chair position when Powell’s term ends in May.
Facing challenges
If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh would face challenges in pushing interest rates much lower. The chair is just one member of the Fed’s 19-person rate-setting committee, with 12 of those officials voting on each rate decision.
The committee is already split between those worried about persistent inflation, who’d like to keep rates unchanged, and those who think that recent upticks in unemployment point to a stumbling economy that needs lower interest rates to bolster hiring.
Prior to serving on the Fed’s board in 2006, Warsh was an economic aide in George W. Bush’s Republican administration and was an investment banker at Morgan Stanley.
Warsh worked closely with then-Chair Ben Bernanke in 2008-09 during the central bank’s efforts to combat the financial crisis and the Great Recession. Bernanke later wrote in his memoirs that Warsh was “one of my closest advisers and confidants” and added that his “political and markets savvy and many contacts on Wall Street would prove invaluable.”
Critical of Powell
Warsh has become harshly critical of the Fed, calling for “regime change” and assailing Powell for pushing banks to make lending decision in part based on climate change and DEI, which Warsh said are outside the Fed’s mandate.
His more critical approach suggests that if he does ascend to the position of chair, it would amount to a sharp transition at the Fed.
In a July interview on CNBC, Warsh said Fed policy “has been broken for quite a long time.”
“The central bank that sits there today is radically different than the central bank I joined in 2006,” he added. By allowing inflation to surge in 2021-22, the Fed “brought about the greatest mistake in macroeconomic policy in 45 years, that divided the country.”
Congressman’s thoughts
Congressman Sam Liccardo, D-Campbell, whose district covers Stanford said the following about Warsh.
“Global financial stability depends on an independent Federal Reserve. Over the past year, President Trump has worked relentlessly to undermine that independence—drawing ire and concern from experts across the ideological spectrum. If confirmed, Kevin Warsh must answer to the Federal Reserve’s mandate, not the President’s. While Warsh has long held strong views about the Fed’s critical role in battling inflation with tighter monetary supply, he seems to have abandoned those principles in recent months, as this opportunity emerged,” Liccardo said.
“For the sake of our country and our global economy, I sincerely hope that Warsh shows his spine, rather than a supine posture we see too often in this Administration. ”
1st Course: Shrimp Bisque with Jumbo Prawns
2nd Course: 3 Bluepoint Oysters
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Venison Carpaccio
Fresh Horseradish, Mustard, Fennel, Microgreens
Tuna Poke
Cucumber, Tomato, Avocado, Soy, Sesame
3rd Course: Baby Arugula Salad - Cara Cara Orange, Goat Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Pomegranate Vinaigrette
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