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There may be a potential buyer of the 80 Willow Road property in Menlo Park, Councilman Drew Combs said yesterday. Over the last several weeks, Combs and Mayor Betsy Nash have been involved in discussions with the potential buyer, Combs said in an interview with

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a 39-story building on the property. The property is the former Sunset Magazine campus, which was deemed eligilocal connections, but he wouldn’t de- ble for the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service in scribe them as a local. Combs described the potential buyer June 2025. “They have indicated that their inas knowledgeable of the historical significance of the site, and about current tended use of the campus could be acproperty owner Vitaly Yusufov and commodated with only minimal inte[See SUNSET, page 22] N17 Development, who wants to build

After city rejects tower proposal the Post. “They have presented themselves in their interactions with the city that it’s not an effort that looks to redevelop the property in the near term,” Combs said. Combs did not specify who the potential buyer is, except that they have

Candidates weigh in on RVs BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer

ATTEMPTED TAKEOVER: Passengers on a plane from Dubai to Tel Aviv say they wrestled with the copilot who stabbed the captain as the plane dove sharply before making an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Aviation experts are marveling that the plane didn’t crash. The passengers arrived in Israel on another FlyDubai flight yesterday.

Palo Alto City Council candidates have varying opinions on how to address 150 RV dwellers living on city streets. “That is the top issue,” Councilman Ed Lauing said in an interview. Lauing and Planning Commissioner Bryna Chang want the city to take on more legal risk by putting limits on RV dwellers. Lauing said the city could put signs at the entrance to the city to ban RVs without a parking permit. Council has already voted to permit around 40 RVs at the edges of the city, on Embarcadero Road and Coyote Hill Road. “That covers what I feel like we should, [See RVs, page 22]

GENERALS CUT: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is announcing some major changes to the U.S. military in what he calls his “State of the Force” address. They include establishing a new drone command and cutting 20% of the nation’s generals and admirals. Hegseth also says the Defense Department will create an Office of Religious Affairs and plans to build a new base for the first time in 40 years.

Governor candidates clash on stage

CORNELL CASE: A woman who filed a lawsuit saying she was sexually assaulted by seven men at a Cornell University fraternity house told campus police that she could “say with 100% confidence I was raped.” The local district attorney, Matthew Van Houten, initially decided not to [See THE UPDATE, page 4]

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra clashed nonstop for an hour yesterday in the sole televised debate in their contest for governor, presenting sharply contrasting visions for how they would deal with homelessness, soaring household costs and high taxes in the nation’s most populous state.

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PANDAS ARRIVE: Two giant pandas have arrived in Atlanta as part of an agreement between the Chinese and American governments. Officials say Ping Ping and Fu Shuang departed Chengdu early Sunday and arrived in the U.S. later that morning aboard a dedicated “FedEx Panda Express.” CAR BAN PUNTED: A bill aiming to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled in the Senate as lawmakers headed for the exits until after the November midterm elections. The bipartisan bill aims to prevent China’s auto industry from gaining a foothold in the U.S. market. NOEM FILES FOR DIVORCE: Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from her husband of 34 years, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Noem faced questions this year about her relationship with top adviser Corey Lewandowski but denied allegations of an affair.

STOCK BILL BLOCKED: Senate Democrats yesterday blocked a bill that would limit the ability of Congress members from trading stock. It would have barred lawmakers, their spouses and family members from buying individual stocks but allow Congress members who already own them to keep trading with no new requirements. EXECUTION FAILED: Tennessee officials were unable to execute Christa Gail Pike yesterday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. Pike would have been the first woman executed in the state in over 200 years. JOURNALIST KING: A journalist has been crowned king of a traditional monarchy in Uganda that lost its king last month. The journalist picked to replace him is a prince who had long been a broadcaster and editor with Uganda Broadcasting Corp. EX-FRAT LEADER GETS JAIL: A former fraternity leader at Northern Arizona University has been sentenced to two months in jail and three years probation for a deadly hazing incident.

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Two people who died in an East Palo Alto car crash were Bobby McGee, 69, of Menlo Park, and Carolyn Cupil, 63, of Belmont, the coroner’s office said yesterday. McGee was driving a minivan when he crashed into six vehicles on Tuesday. He died at the scene of

the crash, which happened around 8:30 a.m. near Bay Road and University Avenue. Cupil, who was a passenger of the minivan, was taken to the hospital where she later died. McGee’s sister, Dorothy Faye McGee, told KTVU yesterday that he was suffering from heart failure and most likely had a medical emergency while driving.

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al before developing any of its eight downtown parking lots. When the city sought proposals for housing on downtown parking plazas 1, 2 and 3, it asked developers to include plans for replacing the 556 parking spaces now there. Menlo Park said the parking needed to be replaced without financial help from the city. “Even through the RFP (proposal request) process, we discouraged folks from applying if they did not feel that they could present a project that replaced all of the parking,” Combs said in an interview with the Post.

Public’s thoughts Thirty people spoke during public comment, both in support of the housing developments and against. “Speaking for the hundreds of people who will be out of a job, the faces who don’t know how to speak their fears, people are already frustrated with traffic and parking here. I’ve already lost clients because of the traffic. We survived Covid in 2020, but we won’t survive this,” Han Li, an owner of a business on one of the parking lots, said in opposition to the proposed housing. In contrast, John McKenna, a member of the Environmental Quality Commission, said the proposed housing in downtown can actually help businesses. “Inclusive housing brings more people and more customers, which I believe is good for business. A diverse population creates more opportunity for diverse businesses,” McKenna said. The three housing proposals, unveiled in December, came from Alliant Communities, Presidio Bay Ventures, and Related California in partnership with Alta Housing. The homes would have different affordability levels, priced for people making 15% to 80% of the area median income. The area median income in 2025 was $130,600 for a single person and $186,600 for a family of four.

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Post Times shown are when a report was made to police. Information is from police department logs. All of the people named here are innocent until proven guilty in court.

PALO ALTO SEPT. 11 9:41 a.m. — Rudy A. Argueta Maldonado, 26, transient, arrested for illegal lodging, Palo Alto High School. SEPT. 14 8:28 p.m. — Ruben Mendoza Jr., 31, of East Palo Alto, arrested for creating a public nuisance and igniting an outdoor fire, 500 block of Webster St. SEPT. 15 9:04 a.m. — Christopher Robert Cox, 55, transient, arrested for illegal lodging, 500 block of High St. 9:23 a.m. — Jimmy Alan Vences, 28, transient, arrested for illegal lodging, 400 block of Bryant St. SEPT. 16 9:29 p.m. — Auto burglary, 400 block of Ramona St. SEPT. 17 10:21 a.m. — Grand theft, 700 block of Cowper St. SEPT. 21 2:23 p.m. — Parts and/or accessories stolen from a vehicle, 2400 block of E. Bayshore Road. SEPT. 22 10:40 a.m. — Anthony Wayne Mendoza, 68, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 400 block of Matadero Ave. SEPT. 23 3:11 p.m. — Davonne Corren McGary, 50, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 500 block of High St. 3:21 p.m. — Liam Anselm Bickford, 64, of Palo Alto, arrested for illegal lodging, 500 block of High St. 4:52 p.m. — Vandalism, 800 block of Center St. 8:49 p.m. — Theft, 900 block of Webster St. SEPT. 24 7:34 a.m. — Benjamin Armijo Sanchez, 70, of San Jose, arrested for assault likely to produce great injury and sexual battery, El Camino. 9:56 a.m. — Theft, 2800 block of Park Blvd. 10:29 a.m. — Julian Patrick Taylor, 57, of Palo Alto, arrested for illegal lodging, Mitchell Park.

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6:54 p.m. — Ryan Jeffrey Murrell, 41, of San Francisco, arrested for narcotics possession and on warrants, Downtown Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

MENLO PARK MONDAY 9:07 p.m. — Ramon Torres Arreola, 52, of Tracy, cited on a warrant, University Ave. and Bayfront Expressway. 9:37 p.m. — Matthew Ontiveros, 50, of Redwood City, cited on a warrant, 1300 block of El Camino. TUESDAY 7:15 a.m. — Vandalism, Lorelei Lane. 2:56 p.m. — Grand theft, 800 block of Santa Cruz Ave. 11:02 p.m. — Oscar Cespedes Patricio, 40, transient, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, University Ave. at the railroad tracks.

STANFORD SEPT. 23 10:29 a.m. — Electric bike stolen, 600 block of Escondido Road. 2:04 p.m. — Shabo Atasuntsev, 39, of Redwood City, arrested for prowling, possession of burglary tools and possession of drug paraphernalia, 600 block of Escondido Mall. 2:32 p.m. — Auto burglary, Dudley Lane. 5:15 p.m. — Bicycle stolen, 300 block of Jane Stanford Way. 6:09 p.m. — Vandalism, 700 block of Serra St.

MOUNTAIN VIEW JULY 13 1:40 a.m. — Andres Perez, 27, of Vallejo, cited for DUI, Shoreline Blvd. and Latham St. 2:33 a.m. — Francisco Tafolla Osorio, 36, of Mountain View, cited for battery and threats, 900 block of Sierra Vista Ave. 2:30 p.m. — Rolando Cabrera, 54, of Dublin, cited for DUI, 2100 block of Leghorn St. JULY 15 6:07 p.m. — Matthew Satawake, 36, transient, cited for theft at Target, 555 Showers Drive. 7:45 p.m. — Salvador Guardado, 59, transient, cited for theft and obstructing police, W. Middlefield Road and Rengstorff Ave.

SEPT. 22 3:47 a.m. — Grand theft, 800 block of Alice Ave. 8:50 a.m. — Grand theft, 200 block of Hope St. 11:16 a.m. — Vehicle stolen, Terra Bella and San Rafael avenues. 11:48 a.m. — Identity theft, 900 block of Clark Ave. 12:22 p.m. — Indecent exposure, Rengstorff Ave. and Old Middlefield Way. 1:50 p.m. — Peng Guo, 47, of Mountain View, arrested for domestic violence, 700 block of E. El Camino. 5 p.m. — Grand theft, 400 block of National Ave. 10:09 p.m. — Burglary, 100 block of E. Evelyn Ave.

LOS ALTOS MONDAY 3:20 p.m. — Edgar Rivera, 47, of San Jose, arrested for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia and on a warrant, 4700 block of El Camino.

ATHERTON TUESDAY 3:16 p.m. — Bicycle stolen, Menlo-Atherton High School.

NORTH FAIR OAKS SATURDAY 1:50 a.m. — Orlando Nava Romero, 32, of East Palo Alto, arrested for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, possession of burglary tools and probation violation, 2500 block of El Camino. 9:22 a.m. — Pita Tuitupou Tavake, 52, of Redwood City, cited on a warrant, 3500 block of Middlefield Road. 10:17 a.m. — Jose Orlandini Chumbes, 45, of Redwood City, cited for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, 2500 block of Middlefield Road. SUNDAY 10:47 p.m. — Kirvin Nehemias Gilsalgado, 29, of Redwood City, arrested for public drunkenness, 100 block of Nottingham Ave.

Citation given by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies. 2:20 a.m. — Eric Giovanni Belan, 36, of Redwood City, cited on a warrant, Oak Ave. and El Camino. Citation given by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies. 3:21 a.m. — Man says he told a person to leave and the person brandished a knife at him, Whipple Ave. 10:12 a.m. — Home and vehicles egged, Grand St. 12:03 p.m. — Esperanza Isabel Valverde, 59, of Los Gatos, arrested for theft at Target, 2485 El Camino. 12:29 p.m. — Laura Allred, 52, of Redwood City, arrested for threats, 200 block of Lincoln Ave. 3:40 p.m. — Anthony Sims, 52, of Redwood City, arrested on a warrant, Jefferson Ave. and Cleveland St. 7:40 p.m. — Dandra Downna Sophia Alanis, 26, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, 100 block of Poplar Ave. Citation given by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies. 8:10 p.m. — Auto burglary, Marshall St. 9:03 p.m. — Rafael Ignacio Cortes Osorio, 48, of Redwood City, arrested on a warrant, 100 block of Cedar St. 9:05 p.m. — Nathan Edward Garcia, 22, of Redwood City, cited for unlawful possession of tear gas, Spring St. and Bay Road. 9:07 p.m. — Auto burglary, Marshall St. 10:08 p.m. — Mail stolen, Marshall St.

SAN CARLOS SATURDAY 10:14 p.m. — Rongxing Sun, 36, arrested for domestic battery, Fay Ave. SUNDAY 9:46 p.m. — Ryan Joseph Komara, 35, transient, found with meth and multiple credit and ID cards that didn’t belong to him, Industrial Road and Brittan Ave. He’s arrested for drug possession, identity theft and on warrants.

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PALO ALTO 4250 El Camino Real #C226, 94306, 1 bedroom, 727 square feet, built in 1983, Hang and Jonathan Chow to Chow Living Trust for $720,000, closed Aug. 31 (last sale: $720,000, 01-07-26) 161 California Ave. #K104, 94306, 2 bedrooms, 1117 square feet, built in 1982, Carol Maxwell to Shubha and Vijayan Rajan for $928,000, closed Sept. 2 (last sale: $460,000, 0926-03)

EAST PALO ALTO 1827 Stevens Ave., 94303, 3 bedrooms, 1010 square feet, built in 1952, Ferdowsian Living Trust to

MENLO PARK 1140 Almanor Ave., 94025, 3 bedrooms, 970 square feet, built in 1950, Jim Gao to Yue and Tianhong Wang for $1,340,000, closed Aug. 18 (last sale: $57,000, 03-28-15)

MOUNTAIN VIEW 1924 Silverwood Ave., 94043, 2 bedrooms, 984 square feet, built in 1974, Lai and Zhu Trust to Marta and David Schumacher for $850,000, closed Sept. 3 (last sale: $878,000, 0913-21) 568 Leona Lane, 94040, 3 bedrooms, 1178 square feet, built in 1956, Rivas Trust to Zhenwen and Zhey-

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REDWOOD CITY 601 Baltic Circle #627, 94065, 2 bedrooms, 1049 square feet, built in 1996, Jin Trust to Raymond and Anyoung Choi for $810,000, closed Aug. 21 (last sale: $413,500, 08-21-01) 1119 Madison Ave., 94061, 4 bedrooms, 4075 square feet, built in 1931, Gartner Reinhold 2010 Trust to Griggs Family Trust for $2,075,000, closed Aug. 20

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‘Digger’ a climate-era ‘Dr Strangelove’ BY JAKE COYLE

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Just as the fate of the world hangs in the balance in “Digger,” Alejandro G. Inarritu’s over-the-top, climate-disaster satire teeters on the brink. It’s an audacious plate-spinning act, juggling exaggerated farce, sober anxieties and an oil-mad Tom Cruise. Inarritu, an art-house showman, has always delighted in a grandiosity of vision: the long-take backstage circus of “Birdman,” the rugged vistas of “The Revenant,” the metaphysical musings of “Bardo.” You come to an Inarritu movie for swagger, not subtlety. And “Digger,” — a “Dr. Strangelove” for the climate change era — isn’t trying to mince words. Its desire to make a statement and shake up its audience may be unlikely to find broad critical favor. But there are times to go big. Can you dig it? Oil tycoon In the movie’s opening moments, Digger Rockwell (Cruise) wakes up in his lavish, wood-paneled home surrounded by antlers, taxidermy and polar bear rugs. With him in bed is his cherished cat, a barely-still-alive creature, portrayed as an animatronic puppet that looks more like Annette than a real feline. The suggestion is not only

steering toward Europe in what’s predicted to cause catastrophic destruction. Soon, the not-so-dissimilar U.S. President Compson (John Goodman) and his cabinet are at Digger’s house, needing a plan. Compson pronounces it “a pickle.” The ensuing drama is more about establishing a narrative rather than saving Europe. There’s a second layer to this, though, running alongside. The movie as we experience it is, in fact, a play being staged, we learn early on. But the structure of “Digger” opens the movie up to questions about the value of satire and limits of fiction. It also leads the movie to a darkly fateful CHERISHED CAT — Ross Hatt, left, and Tom Cruise in “Digger.” Warner Bros. place, far beyond fossil fuel debate. And it allows Cruise’s full-bodied Pictures via AP. performance to stretch from caricature to something more poignant. Inarritu’s tempo, working from a that Digger, an oil magnate, corrupts Cruise has always been best in script by himself and four others, is nature, but also that something more portraying extremes of male ego artificial is going on. The pastoral view typically hectic. Cruise launches into (“Magnolia,” “Tropic Thunder, “Eyes the character, a cowboy cartoon, with outside his window looks more like a Wide Shut”). His Digger will no doubt a torrent of good-ol’-boy dialogue. natural-history museum diorama than join those ranks. But, like the film, it’s He proudly brandishes the shovel his a landscape. the quieter, foreboding moments of his granddaddy began the family oil busiMeanwhile, Digger begins fieldness with. Nearby, a grandfather clock performance that stick with you. ing calls from a massive oil drilling platform in Greenland. A glacier crack ominously ticks. Release info and methane leak from the seabed are “Digger,” a Warner Bros. release in Catastrophic ‘pickle’ worrying scientists, but Digger charThings quickly go off the rails when theaters tomorrow, is rated R by the ismatically cajoles them with baseball Motion Picture Association for “peran ice shelf nicknamed “Judy,” five metaphors. He asks instead for some times the size of Washington, D.C., vasive language.” Running time: 128 “hustle” in increasing the daily barrels breaks free of Greenland and begins minutes. pumped.

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Lawsuit precedence Lauing pointed to a LAUING lawsuit in Sebastopol, where four disabled RV dwellers sued the city in October 2022 after council restricted when and where they could park. RV dwellers said they live in RVs out of necessity, and they’re being targeted with tickets and towing. The city argued its RV restrictions were about health and safety concerns and complaints about a lack of parking near businesses. Federal Judge Kandis Westmore sided with Sebastopol on Nov. 22, 2024, finding the city’s restrictions served a legitimate government purpose. The RV dwellers and the nonprofits have appealed Westmore’s ruling. “The legal risk is real, and I think we should step up and take a bit more legal risk than we have before,” Lauing said.

Duck pond parking Dr. Gary Gechlik said he wants to create an RV park at the duck pond in the Baylands, charging $20 a night and providing private security. “That area is safe. GECHLIK We have plenty of land, plenty of parking. Instead of having these RVs scattered around town, we could finally monitor them,” he said.

as part of our values, do for some people that are hurting. I don’t feel any need to go beyond that,” Lauing said.

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rior modifications,” Combs said in his October newsletter yesterday, where he initially announced that there had been talks with a potential buyer. Nash did not respond to the Post in time for publication. The potential buyer would have to make a proposal to the current property Overnight ban owner, Yusufov. Yusufov is a Russian Chang wants to pro- billionaire and son of Russian Presihibit RVs from park- dent Vladimir Putin’s former energy ing in Palo Alto from minister, Igor Yusufov. 2 to 5 a.m. She said Yusufov purchased the property from the city has already Deutsche Bank for $72 million in 2018. built a homeless shelter at 1237 San AntoProject denied nio Road and offers This comes a day after council anCHANG RV parking at 2000 nounced they will not be approving Geng Road, and those efforts should the controversial 80 Willow Road skystrengthen the city’s case. scraper under a timeline set by the proj“There are safety issues. There are ect’s developer and the Attorney Gensanitation issues. It’s pretty gross … We eral’s office. can take a little bit more legal risk as a Bonta’s letter and a follow up letter city than we have. Unfortunately, had from developer Oisin Heneghan with we done that a lot earlier, we wouldn’t N17 Development, asserted the council have as big of a problem as we do now,” must approve the project without furChang said, pointing to Menlo Park ex- ther review by Oct. 27. tending its overnight RV ban throughThe Post reached out to Heneghan, out the city when there were around 50 but did not get a response in time for RV dwellers. publication. “The City Council believes it is imConsistency is key portant to get this right, even if there Parks Commission- are financial consequences and service er Yudy Deng said the impacts for the city that may be trigcity needs to consis- gered by our effort to vindicate our tently enforce existing rights and protect the Menlo Park comrules, such as a ban on munity,” Mayor Betsy Nash said. parking in the same Nash said the council is “united in spot for 72 hours. its position” that the AG’s letter is in“It’s been a problem correct. DENG for a few years now, and we didn’t address it at the beginThank you notes ning,” she said. “My principle is: We Since the announcement, the council do not only get them off the street; we has been flooded with thank you emails should keep them off the street. So from residents. even though we have compassion, we “It is refreshing to see a City Counalso need to set clear rules and enforce- cil that has the courage to push back ment. Because definitely some of the against bad laws, bad development RV dwellers are not good neighbors.” proposals, under-informed (hence, bad) decisions by the AG, and the threat of a Mayor’s making progress lawsuit,” Annette Ross said in an email Mayor Vicki Veenk- to council yesterday. er said the city is makIt’s not just Menlo Park residents ing progress. who are thanking the council. “We’re finally get“Thank you for taking the courating to the point where geous decision to decline approval of we’re resolving it more the troubled 80 Willow project, formerfully,” she said in an ly the Sunset Magazine property. Your interview. well-supported action is applauded by VEENKER Veenker said it’s too those who stand up for what is right soon to consider a citywide RV ban be- and just,” wrote Palo Alto resident Ann cause some RV dwellers would end up Balin.

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Ex-deputy gets Newsom vetoes fines for jail for fraud secret glasses recordings A former San Mateo County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to five months in jail after taking a plea deal to felony workers’ compensation fraud charges, prosecutors said. Jorden Faatiga, 35, of Patterson, pleaded no contest in April to felony workers’ compensation fraud and filing a false document and on Tuesday was sentenced to jail starting on Jan. 9, along with two years’ probation and paying restitution of more than $61,000 to the county, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said Faatiga reported an injury to his right elbow suffered while on duty and filed a workers’ compensation claim, then received benefits while working a modified role. However, investigators found surveillance footage that showed Faatiga lifting weights, driving and engaging in intense gym workouts in contradiction to the restrictions he reported to his treating physician, and regularly misrepresented the symptoms of his injury to doctors, according to the DA’s Office. Following his conviction, he was deemed ineligible by the state Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to serve as a law enforcement officer in California.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation yesterday that would have penalized Californians for using smart glasses to record people without their permission in changing rooms, doctor’s offices and other spaces people generally consider private. The legislation also would have required companies making smart glasses or other wearable devices, starting in 2028, to include a light or some other feature that indicates that the person is video or audio recording. It would have banned the sale of technology designed to help people conceal a recording light or sound on a smart device. Newsom wrote in a letter explaining his decision that the bill’s definition of a wearable recording device was too broad. He noted that the state already bars people from recording someone without their consent in spaces generally considered private. Meta Ray-Bans, smart glasses that were rolled out in 2021, have especially grown in popularity, with more than 7 million of the AI-powered devices being sold last year. State Sen. Eloise Gomez Reyes, who wrote the bill, said it would’ve helped the state respond to the technology’s rapid growth.

The bill would have been the first of its kind in the nation and built upon the state’s extensive privacy protections. California is one of about a dozen states that already requires both parties’ consent before a conversation can be recorded via audio or video. Reyes’ proposal was designed to clarify that it applied to smart glasses and make it easier for someone to tell when those devices are recording. Any person who violated the bill by secretly recording someone would have faced prison time or fines of up to $1,500. A company that made devices that didn’t comply with the bill would’ve faced fines up to $2,500. Tech opposed But TechNet, a group of executives from companies including Meta, Google and Amazon, said the legislation, known as SB1130, would have been unfair to businesses and customers. “California already has extensive laws governing unlawful recording, and as currently written, SB1130 is not the right approach to addressing these concerns,” TechNet Executive Director Robert Boykin said.

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NOW HIRING Family owned business located in San Carlos. PARTS COUNTER - FULL TIME Sales associate experienced in automotive parts. Hours: Monday to Friday from 7:30am-4:30pm Spanish is a plus.

Starting at $26/hour, plus benefits

FREE ESTIMATE (650) 691-0321 Golden Years Hardwood Floors 25+ Years in Business - LIC #912658

HZ Concrete Engineering Inc. LC# 850097

MAURICIO FELIX Cell: (408) 806-4474

Mobile:

(408) 292-2095 • (408) 723-1810

To place an ad call (650) 328-7700

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

• Foundations, retaining walls, basement • Sidewalks, patios, driveways • Plaster, stucco, new & addition • Asphalt, pipelines, drainage

License #1029971

Employment

(408) 718-7928

or email: hectorzarate@aol.com

Please inquire only by email regarding pay and other questions at:

CHERYL@HOUSEOFWRECKERS.COM

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COFFEE BREAK

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Seeking Daily crossword puzzle LIVE-IN Caregiver JOB

Difficult

6 Years of Experience

(650) 507-8969 Puzzles on page 25

Sterling Sterling Custom Custom Upholstery Upholstery Free Local Pick Up & Delivery!

$

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1243 W. El Camino Real (At Miramonte – Behind Baskin Robbins)

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1243 W. El Camino Mountain View, CAReal 94040

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Questions? Contact me at: birdersgarden@gmail.com or (650) 595-0300

“Your Local Backyard Birding Specialist” Celebrating 30 Years in Business

926 El Camino Real, San Carlos

Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm | Closed Sunday - Monday

CAMINO COINS SINCE 1958

Same Highest Prices Paid! Same Extensive Inventory! Bullion - Coins

650-348-3000 846 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park | Monday–Friday 8:30 A.M.–4 P.M.

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BUY LOCAL, EAT LOCAL!

“Restaurants are the shared kitchens and dining rooms of a thriving society.”

BEST ROOFTOP PATIO Private Rooms for Graduation Parties and Special Events

Family Restaurant Serving Neighborhood Customers for 53 Years

Gourmet Burgers, Excellent Pizza, Fresh Salad & Sandwiches, Mexican Food, The Impossible Burger & More!

Trellis

Mon-Fri 11am - 2pm | Mon-Sun 5pm - 9pm

Watch the games on our big screen TVs! Ben the Juggler every Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

FOR RESERVATION OR TO PLACE AN ORDER, PLEASE CALL 1 (650) 326-9028.

Restaurant

1077 El Camino Real, Menlo Park www.TrellisRestaurant.com

INDOOR/OUTDOOR SEATING AVAILABLE! • OPEN EVERY DAY To order, please call (650) 369-1646 • 587 Canyon Rd, Redwood City

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Panna Cotta to die for!

This is a charming restaurant with absolutely excellent food. Delicious pasta and vegetarian options as well as seafood & meat dishes. Candice

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888 Laurel Street, San Carlos • 650-591-0920

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Vince Maddalena

LUNCH Tuesday - Friday 11am - 2pm DINNER Monday - Saturday 5:00pm-9:00pm

Enjoy a Complimentary Glass of Wine! With purchase of any entrée. Offer expires 10/31/26

Filet de Boeuf au Poivre de Madagascar Filet mignon with Cognac and green peppercorn sauce ~ French Restaurant since 1989 ~

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lepetitbistromountainview.com • 1405 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View

661 El Camino Real, SAN CARLOS (650) 486-1506 | impastosancarlos.com Tue-Thu 5-9 p.m. | Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 5-9:30 p.m. Sun 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 5-9 p.m.

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OPEN HOUSE | SUN, OCT 4 | 2–4 PM

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