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The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors fired Sheriff Christina Corpus yesterday for various allegations, including corruption.
“Today is the end of a tragic, destructive and grossly expensive chapter in San Mateo County,” said Supervisor Jackie Speier. “I had high hopes for Sheriff Corpus, I voted for her. … She had great ideas to modernize the office and it’s so tragic to see her time as sher-
iff come down to this.” Corpus was not in the room when the board voted 5-0 to remove her. She left during a break in yesterday’s proceedings to watch the rest of the meeting from her office across the street at 330 Bradford St.
The vote was the last step in the board’s lengthy process to oust Corpus after voters overwhelmingly approved a charter amendment in March that gave supervisors the temporary power to remove the sheriff.
“This isn’t just retaliation against me. It’s betrayal of the voters who demand honesty, transparency and fairness and law enforcement,” Corpus said during the public comment part of the supervisor’s meeting. “I may lose my title, but I will never, ever lose my purpose. So
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BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus was fired yesterday, 31 months after the Daily Post started asking questions about her relationship with realtor Victor Aenlle, who catapulted from reserve deputy to the sheriff’s chief of [See UNRAVELING, page 31]
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BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ & EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Staff
San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe is pursuing a trial related to the accusations of a civil grand jury against former sheriff Christina Corpus despite her firing yesterday.
The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to remove Corpus from office yesterday and now has 30 days to find a replacement.
Corpus faces removal from the civil grand jury, which filed four “accusations” that could lead to barring her from ever holding public office again.
As long as Corpus continues to fight the removal efforts from the supervi-
sors, then he will keep the case open, Wagstaffe told the Post. Corpus has a hearing tomorrow in front of federal Judge Vince Chhabria to revisit her attempt to stop her removal by the supervisors.
“If she were to say ‘I’m out of here, retiring and I don’t want to ever hear about this again,’ then we have to consider whether to go forward,” Wagstaffe said.
If Corpus says her retirement is ‘under duress’, meaning she was coerced, then Wagstaffe will keep the civil grand jury’s case open, he said.
But would she run?
Supervisor David Canepa said he
thinks Corpus isn’t going to seek reelection if the county holds a special election in June.
“She can run if she chooses, but the question is, who’s going to vote for her?” Canepa said yesterday.
There was a special election in March where 90,000 voters approved to give the board the authority to remove Corpus, and it would be very tough for her to win, Canepa said.
Waiting on criminal case
Wagstaffe said he will be waiting for the removal proceedings to finish before his team looks into any criminal charges related to her office.
Wagstaffe’s office has been look-
ing into Corpus and her former chief of staff Victor Aenlle since the county released the 400-page report by retired Judge LaDoris Cordell, who the county hired to look into HR complaints about Aenlle.
The report alleged that Corpus and Aenlle engaged in retaliation, intimidation, nepotism and had conflicts of interest.
After the report was released, supervisors held a special election where 90,000 voters approved giving the board the authority to remove a sheriff.
“We wanted to have all the hearings done and testimony taken,” Wagstaffe said.
“We will have to, in the coming weeks, assess if there’s anything to do there.”
deployment of 50,000 AMD graphic processing units next year, with further expansion to follow.
MORE U.S. FACTORIES: Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Jeep and other auto brands, plans to invest $13 billion in U.S. manufacturing operations over the next four years, CEO Antonio Filosa announced yesterday.
COMBATTING ANTISEMITISM: Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law aimed at combating antisemitism at schools. It creates an Office of Civil Rights to work with districts on fighting discrimination and bias and requires an antisemitism prevention coordinator within the office to submit recommendations to the Legislature.
GLOCK SALES BANNED: Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law that bans the sale of new Glock guns. Glocks are among the most popular handguns sold in California. Even former Vice President Kamala Harris owns one.
AIRPORTS REFUSE VIDEO: Half a dozen airports around the country are saying they won’t play a video with a message from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown and its impacts on operations to screen travelers.
CANDIDATE VANISHES: A political candidate in the New York City suburb of Nassau County went for a night swim in the Atlantic Ocean this past spring and never returned. Now, as Election Day approaches, voters have the choice of re-electing the Republican incumbent or the Democrat who seemingly vanished at sea.
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Charles Sakamoto, 92, of San Mateo
Oct. 12
Betty M. Coates, 97, of San Carlos
Oct. 11
Dwayne Broughton, 41, of Daly City
Pamela Ann Budd, 83, of San Mateo
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Mason Moon Correll, a boy
Nolan James Fox, a boy
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With deepest love and remembrance, the family of Jerome Lee Strom, “Jerry”, announce his peaceful passing at his home in Los Altos Hills on the morning of October 1, 2025.
Jerry was 89, born in 1936, the son of Victor and Edna Strom.
Jerry was a graduate of North Dakota State University, Dickinson. Prior to college, Jerry served honorably in the United States Army. It was through this military experience that Jerry received the GI bill and was able to attend college. His Army tenure included station stops in Missouri, Paris France, and the San Francisco Presidio. He served as a Sergeant. Upon completing his military service, Jerry returned to North Dakota and enrolled in college. It was through his rural upbringing and military service that Jerry learned his core values of self-sufficiency, hard work and fair dealing; values that served him well and made him known as a man of integrity.
It was in college where Jerry met his first wife, Rosie Ann Ridl. They were married in 1959. Upon completing college, they moved to begin their new life in California. They built their lives first as schoolteachers, and soon after as the owners of a successful Palo Alto, CA restaurant. They had two children, Roger and Nancy.
The restaurant business was sold and gave way to a new career in multi-residential real estate. This career spanned over 50 years and produced results far beyond anything Jerry & Rosie could imagine.
When Rosie’s health declined in the 1990’s and early 2000’s, Jerry devoted himself to her care with quiet strength and unwavering tenderness. Rosie passed all too soon in 2005.
Jerry was an alumni of Dickinson State University in North Dakota, and he and his first wife, Rosie Ann (Ridl) Strom, funded a scholarship at DSU for many years. Then in 2010, five years after his wife and fellow DSU alumni had passed away, had passed away, Jerry realized a dream when he worked with DSU President at that time, Lee Vickers, to establish the Strom Center for Entrepreneurship at DSU. That center was operated from 2010-2016, when the university discontinued it due to budget issues. Jerry and his wife Rosie were strong believers that anyone could learn business skills and were eager to share that vision.
Jerry was also a steady presence for his extended family, his clients, and his community. Whether offering advice, encouragement, or practical help, he took joy in seeing others succeed. He was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church and later of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto. He had been a member of the University Club in Palo Alto for many years where he enjoyed tennis with his friends. Jerry had a wide circle of friends from all walks of life; and counted especially the people in his informal Men’s Groups that he met for lunch every week. And he could always be counted on to help raise funds when needed at the churches and helped oversee building renovations at UUCPA.
In his later years, Jerry found love again with his second wife, Marilyn Austin. Marilyn provided Jerry with a life of new friends and intellectual stimulation with her many interests and talents. Eventually, as his health declined, she in turn cared for him with remarkable devotion and love.
Jerry is survived by his children and their spouses, son Roger and his wife Helen, and daughter Nancy and her husband Gavin; his five grandchildren, Erik (Irina), Alec (Stephanie), Zachary (Aimee), Lucy, and Rosie; and step grandson Jason Nam (Avalon). He was predeceased by his daughter-in-law and the grandsons’ mom Jane Strom, who died in 2018. His greatgranddaughter, Sofia was born in 2024, and brought immense delight in his final year.
His family was his greatest joy. He took pride in their achievements, celebrated their milestones, and never missed a chance to remind them that he was there to help and cheer them on. Many recall his habit of quietly pointing out people’s strengths — a small gesture that left a lasting impact.
In his final months, Jerry often reflected on how fortunate he had been — for a life full of opportunity, love, and connection. He expressed gratitude for the care and companionship of Marilyn, his family, his caregivers, and his many friends. He left this world content and proud, his heart full of thanks and hope for those he loved.
Jerry requested a ceremony at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Palo Alto. It will be held on January 10, 2026.
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
A Woodside man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for vehicular manslaughter after a fiery 2023 crash on Skyline Boulevard in Woodside that killed his two passengers, a prosecutor said.
James Morton Worthington, 54, of Woodside, pleaded no contest on Aug. 21 to driving his sedan with two friends after drinks, leading the car to crash and explode, District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said.
At the August 25, 2025, The Palo Alto City Council’s Policy & Services Committee Special Meeting on RV Campers, one of the Councilmember, George Lu, asked a simple question:
“How many RVs have been towed in the last 18 months?”
The Deputy City Manager, who was presenting the city’s research on this issue, responded: “I do not have that information. Let’s ask our Police Department’s representative.”
The only police officer present then answered: “I do not have that information.”
As of October 13, it has been 50 days and counting, there is still no answer from the City Management.
The staff report from the City Manager’s office to the City Council was published on Oct.9. In that 30-pages report, there was no mention of how many RVs have been towed in the last 18 months. This is disrespectful to the Palo Alto City Council. This is also disrespectful to Palo Alto residents, businesses and their employees. We would be happy to pay for a consultant to help the city find this number as soon as possible. In the 30-pages report to the Council, how in the world could the staff not put an answer to this simple question.
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Worthington faced a maximum of 11 years and was sentenced to 11 years on Monday, Wagstaffe said. However, he had five years of credit for good time in jail, reducing his sentence to six years, Wagstaffe said.
Worthington also owes $2,170.76 in restitution to Josh McGuigan’s family, Wagstaffe said.
Following drinks and dinner on June
21, 2023, at Alice’s Restaurant on Skyline, Worthington got into his sedan and drove McGuigan, 22, of Redwood City, and Henry Keating, 23, of Menlo Park, north on the winding wooded road, according to the DA’s office.
Worthington, McGuigan and Keating had spent the day visiting a home where Willie Nelson had made music, McGuigan’s family previously told the Post.
The three set off around 5:40 p.m. after dinner at Alice’s.
Worthington was driving about 90 mph when he lost control of the car and crashed head-on into a tree, causing the car to burst into a ball of fire, according to the DA.
A passerby who saw the crash ran up to the car and pulled Worthington out, according to Wagstaffe. Keating and McGuigan died at the scene, according to the DA.
Police said Worthington smelled of alcohol and had a blood alcohol content of.10% three and a half hours after the crash, prosecutors said.
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BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
A sergeant is vying to be San Mateo County’s next sheriff after the firing of Christina Corpus yesterday.
Sgt. David Weidner, 53, of San Carlos, sent a letter to the board requesting to be the interim sheriff or be considered a candidate for the possible election.
“I recognize that my current rank as sergeant may raise questions about my ability to step into the role of sheriff,” Weidner wrote in this letter. “Leadership is not defined by insignia or title. It is defined by experience, integrity and the ability to earn the trust of those you lead.”
Supervisors David Canepa and
Jackie Speier are in favor of holding a special election in June for a sheriff to fill out the rest of Corpus’s term. The board has not yet discussed the next steps following the removal of Corpus.
Supervisors have 30 days to fill Corpus’s vacancy, but are not allowed to make a decision during the first 14 days due to Superior Judge Nira Shaprishteyn's ruling to allow Corpus’s legal team to appeal the decision and reinstate her, according to county spokeswoman Effie MilionisVerducci.
About candidate
Weidner has been working in the sheriff’s office for 25 years. He said he has worked as a correctional officer, assistant range master, deputy sheriff
and now as a sergeant. Weidner told the Post he has a team of a new undersheriff, three assistant sheriffs and two captains that are ready to be promoted if he gets the position as sheriff, but did not disclose who.
Weinder said that as the sheriff, he would review the unfair investigations made into the deputies’ union president, Carlos Tapia, Sgt. Javier Acosta, brother of the sergeant’s union president, Hector Acosta, Sgt. Joe Fava and former Assistant Sheriff Ryan Monaghan.
Corpus placed Fava on administrative leave after complaining that she was mishandling and delaying investigations into alleged misconduct by deputies. Corpus put Fava on leave the same day the Daily Post printed a
story saying she delayed and interfered with investigations into her employees, including a deputy who let a teenager vape in a patrol car and a jail guard who forced inmates to dance “in degrading and provocative ways.”
Chan was transferred after participating in a press conference in support of Measure A.
Other possible candidates
Canepa said in an interview that he has heard many names of others who could be possible candidates, such as former San Mateo Police Chief Susan Manheimer or current San Mateo Police Chief Ed Barberini.
Barberini told the Post he is not interested in the position but supports the sheriff’s office in its success.
Manheimer told the Post that it would be premature to comment before
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BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Managing Editor
The city of Redwood City has settled a lawsuit for $2.1 million with a firefighter who says he’s been harassed, demoted and sent explicit photos because he is African American, City Attorney Veronica Ramirez announced.
Council voted on Monday behind closed doors to settle a lawsuit filed by firefighter Joseph Echema, Ramirez said. Of the payout, $955,000 will go to his attorney, Na’il Benjamin.
The settlement comes two weeks before the case, initially filed in July 2020, went to a jury trial, according to court documents.
In his lawsuit, Echema says that comments from fellow firefighters to-
ward him were “racist, derogatory, disrespectful and inconsistent with the intrinsic values of first responders when dealing with minority communities.”
The suit says that black male genitals were a source of jokes, and that he was asked by a supervisor why he couldn’t use the n-word to greet Echema or other Black people he knew.
Less than a year later, on Sept. 5, 2018, Echema was suddenly demoted after being rushed into performing an action typically done by multiple firefighters during a training exercise. Echema says in the lawsuit that he received no written notice ahead of the meeting, apparently bypassing policy regarding discipline.
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The First Youth Triathlon Team is the Bay Area’s first and only dedicated triathlon program just for kids and teens, and they’re looking for new members to join a young team that is already making its mark.
Triathlon — a sport that combines swimming, biking, and running — is growing across the country, with college scholarships available and numerous opportunities for kids to race. But before this team, there was no program in the Bay Area teaching kids how to train for it properly, said co-founder Anton Komarov, a seasoned triathlete and Ironman competitor.
He and Aleksei Averchenko, a former Russian national swim team member
turned pro triathlete, started the team a year ago with 15 kids and the team has since doubled in size. Together, the two coaches have created a training program that builds strong, disciplined and confident athletes in all three sports.
Triathlon is more accessible than people realize, said Komarov, since many kids already love swimming, biking or running. It’s also incredibly fun — offering travel opportunities and the chance to bond with new friends.
Kids who are competitive swimmers start with a great advantage in triathlon, he said, and it’s easier to develop as a swimmer when you are young. In order to compete at a high level, the team spends a lot of time practicing at Belle Haven Pool in Menlo Park, but they also train in bike and running, with explicit coaching on transitions between the events.
“When you go from one activity to the other, you have to know how to change equipment and position,” Komarov explained. “It doesn’t matter how fast you are if you lose time getting on your bike.”
One of the highlights of the program is their weekly indoor bike trainer session, where their avatars all ride together in engaging virtual worlds while the trainers simulate hills and other conditions for the kids.
The team accepts children ages 7 and up, with kids grouped by age and ability. Beginners train three times a week, while the developing and advanced groups do four or five workouts per week. The work is already seeing results: About half of the team competed in races like Bay Kids Triathlon series and all of those kids got podiums this year, said Komarov. In November, they’ll host the Bay Area’s first Indoor Youth Triathlon Competition at Rinconada Pool in Palo Alto,
and kids can apply to compete on their website.
Komarov said the team prepares their athletes not only for competitions but also to develop a lifelong passion for an active lifestyle.
“I want them to know the joy of the sport,” he said. “They can do it for fun for their whole lives. I want to get these kids ready for anything.”
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Whether you’re thinking of hosting a family dinner or a special gathering , remember there’s nothing more festive than a lobster boil – or more easy.
That’s because New England Lobster Market & Eatery puts the party in one all-inclusive pot, which you can either order for curbside pickup or get delivered straight to your door. Each DIY home lobster boil pot – yes, the pot itself is included – comes with four 1.25-pound live lobsters, four artichokes, a pound of shrimp, four Louisiana hot links, four pieces of corn, potatoes, onion and garlic, along with seasoning and lemon. It also comes with some bibs and two lobster crackers. All you have to do is follow the included cooking instructions and boil it all up.
Then of course, you lay newspapers all over your table, serve it all up in classic New England style and get that party started. It’s no-fuss, all-fun.
Whether it’s a special occasion or just dinner with the fam, lobster always makes it better and New England Lobster is always happy to help. They have been a
premier supplier of Maine lobsters, Dungeness crab and shellfish locally since 1987. They get live lobsters delivered by air mail from New England year-round, so everything is as fresh as it gets.
Paying tribute to traditional New England lobster shacks, the Burlingame restaurant is a casual eatery where diners order at the counter and sit at picnic tables to enjoy their meals. They offer a menu full of succulent seafood like their fresh Maine lobster platters, classic lobster rolls (naked or dressed), Dungeness crab rolls, oysters, lobster tacos, lobster corn chowder, lobster mac and cheese, and more. All their lobster and crab is freshly picked and cooked daily, and they make every dish from scratch. That includes baking their own brioche rolls, making all their sauces and even cooking up their own potato chips. You can grab a craft beer or soda or a glass of wine to enjoy with your meal, then round out your
East Coast experience in Burlingame with a housemade whoopie pie for dessert.
Drop by for lunch or dinner, or, better yet, during their happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. when you can enjoy $3 beers, $3 oysters and $1 off any of their seafood tacos – lobster, crab or shrimp.
For more information about ordering your own lobster boil party in a pot or anything else seafood-related, call (650) 443-1559 or go to newenglandlobster.net.
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The shop can upholster your sofas, dining room chairs, ottomans, armchairs. They even do window seat cushions and outdoor cushions. Manager Michelle Curyea says many customers don’t realize just how much a custom job can refresh furniture – or even transform it to your new style or needs. “We can help tailor the piece and make it new for you,” she said. “You can change the style, fabric and design. You can change the amount and style of cushions. You can tailor the size of the arms. You can make it taller, shorter, add or subtract a skirt.”
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Sterling Custom Upholstery has been serving the Bay Area since 1966 from the same original location at 1243 W. El Camino Real. Next year will be their 60th year in
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“It’s the best value for your dollar,” she said. “If you buy something cheap, it’ll last a couple of years and you’ll have to replace it again and again, buying low-quality pieces. If you hold onto your existing piece, select a quality fabric and use our top-of-the-line foam, you can get what you want and can enjoy that for the next 10 to 15 years.”
They have hundreds of fabrics to choose from including leathers, leather alternatives and performance fabrics, in a tremendous variety of designs. Michelle says they want you to come see and touch their samples in person and then take them home and see how they look there.
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OCT. 4
6:25 a.m. — Kory Austin Millican, 36, transient, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, Downtown Palo Alto Caltrain Station.
OCT. 6
2:28 p.m. — Byron Oswaldo Salguero Salguero, 42, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 2400 block of Faber Place.
4 p.m. — Sunil Hong, 63, of Santa Clara, arrested for shoplifting, Stanford Shopping Center.
7:22 p.m. — Extortion reported, Cornell St.
OCT. 7
8:55 a.m. — Vehicle accident involving a cyclist, Bryant St. and Hawthorne Ave.
1:01 p.m. — Dwayne Anthony Lubin, 51, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 3700 block of Middlefield Road.
OCT. 8
2:12 p.m. — Kenneth Arlen Hennefer, 71, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 3700 block of Middlefield Road.
12:48 p.m. — Liam Bickford, 63, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 500 block of High St.
5:21 p.m. — Richard Benjamin Villacana, 52, transient, arrested on a warrant, 500 block of High St.
THURSDAY
1:43 a.m. — Shabo Atasuntsev, 38, of Redwood City, and Marcus Ray Phillips, 25, of San Francisco, both arrested for prowling and possession of burglary tools, narcotics and drug paraphernalia, 500 block of Byron St.
9:51 a.m. — Don Allan Reese, 59, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 400 block of Bryant St.
9:57 a.m. — Marquise Mitchell, 41, transient, arrested on a warrant, 800 block of Bryant St.
10:41 a.m. — Fabian Matthew Wills, 34, of Palo Alto, arrested for public drunkenness and on a warrant, Downtown Palo Alto Caltrain Station.
9:12 p.m. — Christina Renee Pereira, 60, of San Jose, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 400 block of Bryant St. FRIDAY
1:32 a.m. — Joshua Seferino Bazan, 35, of East Palo Alto, arrested for domestic violence and violation of a court order, Lytton Ave. and Waverley St.
10:49 a.m. — Terrance Thomas, 56, of San Mateo, arrested for
shoplifting, drug possession and parole violation, Stanford Shopping Center.
6:26 p.m. — Soo Jin Kang, 32, of San Mateo, arrested for grand theft, Stanford Shopping Center.
SUNDAY
8:32 a.m. — Rodrigo Gallardo Gonzalez, 43, transient, arrested for being under the influence of drugs, theft of someone else’s lost property and on a warrant, 1600 block of Marsh Road.
1:58 p.m. — Juan Najera, 52, of Menlo Park, arrested for public drunkenness, 800 block of Newbridge St.
MONDAY
2:52 a.m. — Junior Dangla, 19, of Idaho, arrested for obstructing police, 1100 block of Willow Road.
7:28 a.m. — Burglary, 2900 block of Sand Hill Road.
8:20 a.m. — Fraud, 3600 block of Haven Ave.
OCT. 6
2:18 p.m. — Grand theft, Tresidder Memorial Union.
4:45 p.m. — Electric scooter stolen, 400 block of Jane Stanford Way.
5:25 p.m. — Auto burglary, 500 block of Wilbur Way.
8:32 p.m. — Electric bike stolen, 600 block of Escondido Mall.
9:40 p.m. — Auto burglary, 500 block of Wilbur Way.
OCT. 5
12:20 a.m. — Edgar Diaz, 38, of San Francisco, arrested for public drunkenness, Shoreline Blvd.
1:02 a.m. — George Ford, 39, of Mountain View, arrested for public drunkenness, 1000 block of La Avenida St.
2:13 a.m. — John Alvarado, 31, of San Francisco, arrested for driving under the influence of both drugs and alcohol, resisting police, falsely identifying himself to police, driving without a license and having marijuana in the vehicle, Evelyn Ave. and Madera Way.
9:11 a.m. — Battery at 24 Hour Fitness, 550 Showers Drive.
9:27 a.m. — Auto burglary, 600 block of Walker Drive.
10:09 a.m. — Auto burglary, 600 block of Walker Drive.
3:11 p.m. — Vandalism at the library, 585 Franklin St.
3:15 p.m. — Battery, 2400 block of Whitney Drive.
9:47 p.m. — Ronald Carver, 59, of Petaluma, arrested on warrants, 100 block of W. Evelyn Ave.
SATURDAY
12:21 p.m. — John Breschi, 42, of San Jose, arrested for trespassing and loitering, 200 block of N. Clark Ave.
11:51 p.m. — Javier Munoz Perez, 31, of Sunnyvale, arrested for DUI, El Camino and Sherwood Ave.
SUNDAY
6:35 p.m. — Roelmer Cuculteni, 20, of Redwood City, arrested for DUI and driving with a suspended or revoked license, Selby and Gresham lanes.
MONDAY
11:40 a.m. — Gonzalo Netopina, 40, of East Palo Alto, cited on a warrant, El Camino and Fair Oaks Lane.
THURSDAY
1:42 a.m. — Kory Austin Millican, 36, transient, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, 2500 block of El Camino.
FRIDAY
4:56 a.m. — Bryan Alexander Juarez Ramos, 34, of Redwood City, arrested on a warrant, Arguello and Bradford streets. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
6:34 a.m. — Woman tries to steal items from a store and during the attempt hits an employee in the face, Woodside Road.
10:41 a.m. — Man hits another person in the face at a store, El Camino.
1:26 p.m. — Two-vehicle accident, Main St.
1:46 p.m. — Caller says a man who bought his vehicle hit his friend in the face and took the caller’s phone after he dropped it, Rolison Road.
2:14 p.m. — Man in a business making inappropriate comments and causing a disturbance, 1000 block of Middlefield Road. Steven Ray Johnson, 22, arrested for trespassing in a business, battery against police, and resisting and obstructing police.
4:57 p.m. — Resident says juveniles stole packages stolen from the resident’s front porch. Location not disclosed.
5:46 p.m. — James Edward Isham, 67, arrested on warrants, Redwood City Caltrain Station. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
5:52 p.m. — Purse stolen from a vehicle, Jefferson Ave.
6:48 p.m. — Vehicle accident causes minor injuries, Willow St.
6:50 p.m. — Jesus Jahir Sosa Ortega, 22, arrested for DUI and falsely identifying himself to police, 600 block of Poplar Ave.
9:27 p.m. — Strong-arm robbery, Brewster Ave.
11:04 p.m. — Miguel Angel Hernandez Rodriguez, 41, of Redwood City, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, E. Bayshore Road. Citation given by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
11:31 p.m. — Robert Gawdzik, 30, arrested for domestic battery, 1-99 block of Blu Harbor Blvd.
OCT. 8
Time not given — Storage locker burglarized, 500 block of Skyway Road.
THURSDAY
Time not given — Auto burglary, 200 block of Old County Road.
12:56 a.m. — Christopher Enriquez, 35, of Redwood City, arrested for public drunkenness, 100 block of Vista del Grande.
9:13 a.m. — Joshua Peter Trayer, 44, of Redwood City, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, El Camino and Arroyo Ave.
1:41 p.m. — Samuel Feldman Dolin, 27, arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license and on warrants, Camborne Ave. and Club Drive.
2:46 p.m. — Ricky Pierre Allane Jr., 50, of San Carlos, arrested on warrants, 500 block of Chestnut St. Annette Gordon Emery, 70, of San Carlos, cited on a warrant.
SATURDAY
9:19 a.m. — Assault reported, Shoreway Road. At about 11:30 a.m., Belmont police arrest Jennifer Arellano Perez, 25, for assault with a deadly weapon, assault and battery and domestic battery on the 4000 block of Bayview Ave. in San Mateo. SUNDAY 10:52 p.m. — Parked vehicle is damaged in a hit-and-run, Coronet Blvd.
From the Redwood City office of the CHP, which covers the Mid-Peninsula. SEPT. 14
Daniel Pulido, 39, arrested for DUI. Samuel F. Torres Colon, 33, arrested for DUI.
SEPT. 15
Leonardo Badillo Naranjo, 26, arrested for DUI.
SEPT. 16
Steven S. Lull, 63, arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and having an open container of cannabis in a vehicle.
SEPT. 17
Barry Chiang, 41, arrested for DUI.
SEPT. 18
Benicio H. Huato, 23, arrested for DUI and hit-and-run.
SEPT. 19
Jacob Trujillo, 28, arrested for DUI.
SEPT. 20
7:02 p.m. — Two-vehicle accident causes minor injuries, Oak Ave. and Fay St.
7:34 p.m. — Vehicle hits a pedestrian, but no one is hurt, Middlefield Road.
8:07 p.m. — Three vehicles involved in a noninjury collision, El Camino.
Nyan L. Htet, 24, arrested for DUI. Emmanuel F. Lomelin, 26, arrested for DUI and drug possession.
Mariana Barajas Mendez, 21, arrested for DUI.
Alan G. Navarro, 32, arrested for DUI.
Timothy L. Reyna, 54, arrested for driving under the influence of drugs.
SATURDAY October 18
Palo Alto, Mitchell Park Community Center
3700 Middlefield Road
6:30 PM PANEL
“Kindness, the Catalyst for Social Change” (FREE Admission)
SUNDAY October 19
Palo Alto, Mitchell Park Community Center
3700 Middlefield Road
4:00 PM PANEL
“Active Climate Change Responses” (FREE Admission)
MONDAY October 20
Palo Alto, Mitchell Park Community Center
3700 Middlefield Road
6:00 PM PANEL
“Criminal Justice – Punishment vs. Reintegration” (FREE Admission)
TUESDAY October 21
Stanford University, Lane History Corner, Building 200, Room 205, 450 Jane Stanford Way
6:30 PM PANEL
“The Impact and the Role of Social Media” (FREE Admission)
THURSDAY October 23
Stanford University, Stanford Medical School, LKC room 120, 291 Campus Dr.
6:30 PM PANEL
“Healthcare – Science and Truth under Siege” (FREE Admission)
FRIDAY October 24
Palo Alto, Mitchell Park Community Center
3700 Middlefield Road
6:40 PM PANEL
“Humanizing Complex Political Issues” (FREE Admission)
SATURDAY October 25
Palo Alto, Mitchell Park Community Center
3700 Middlefield Road
7:00 PM PANEL
“Democracy and Media in the Age of AI” (FREE Admission)
SESSIONS
As documentaries come in different lengths, it is impractical to sell tickets for individual films. Instead, we group multiple films into SESSIONS, trying to combine them loosely by topic so that together they make for a generous viewing experience. So, if you are interested in a particular film, find its session number and purchase the ticket for that session.
FESTIVAL PASSES
The best deal is to purchase a FESTIVAL PASS, which allows access to all the festival screenings and events during the 11 days of the festival, and if you are a senior, you can save even more by taking advantage of our deeply discounted SENIOR FESTIVAL PASS
ADMISSION
GENERAL ADMISSION – $18 PER FILM SESSION (1.5 – 3 hours per session)
FESTIVAL PASS – $280
SENIOR FESTIVAL PASS (62+) – $80
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION WITH THE FILMMAKERS AND SESSION 1 – $60
CLOSING NIGHT RECEPTION WITH THE FILMMAKERS AND SESSION 28 – $60
FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL STUDENTS WITH VALID ID
SESSION 5: UNAFF & KIDS PROGRAM (Oct. 18)
SESSION 15: UNAFF IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM (Oct. 22)
ALL STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCREENINGS
ALL UNAFF PANELS
SPECIAL EVENTS
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION WITH THE FILMMAKERS (Oct. 16) – $60
SESSION 16 SAN FRANCISCO SCREENINGS (Oct. 22) – $20
SESSON 17 SAN FRANCISCO SCREENINGS (Oct. 22) – $20
CLOSING NIGHT FILMS, AWARD CEREMONY & RECEPTION (Oct. 26) – $60
ARRIVE EARLY! First-come, first-served at all events
PRECAUTIONS
Please keep in mind that the films are not rated and use your own judgement about what is appropriate for you based on the blurbs on our website (unaff.org), or in our brochure.
Be aware that the start times within sessions with multiple films depend on guests and the Q&A duration and are therefore not always absolutely precise.
Donations are greatly appreciated! For more details please see https://unaff.allyrafundraising.com/
Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall.
The number of available, standalone drug plans has fallen for a few years, and that trend will continue for 2026. Most markets will still have several choices, but some options are becoming particularly
sparse for shoppers with low-income subsidies. And help may be harder to find because some insurers no longer pay brokers commissions for new business.
About Medicare Part D
Regular Medicare, which most people qualify for after turning 65, does not come with prescription
coverage, known as Part D. People must choose that separately.
About 23 million people with regular Medicare have this standalone coverage, according to the non-profit KFF, which studies health care.
Another roughly 34 million people have Medicare Advantage [See Part D, page 20]
Mani Mortezai is a well-respected professional in the senior real estate field and the Marketing Director of Tailored Transitions, a full-service senior real estate company that helps its clients with planning, packing, relocating, unpacking, downsizing, and estate liquidation services.
Brent Mardesich is the founder of Tailored Transitions, Inc. Brent has a true passion for serving others, and a desire to make a difference in the world. In charge of the day-to-day operations, Brent helps lead Tailored Transitions to being the leader in the Senior Relocation Industry.
Shannon Corpuz is a Financial Advisor at Pence Financial Group and LPL Financial. She focuses on wealth management, portfolio design, financial planning, and strategies for concentrated stock positions, while guiding clients through life’s key milestones. She has a heart for assisting those that are suddenly single and enjoys spreading financial literacy. A graduate of San Jose State and Claremont Lincoln Graduate School, she holds Series 7 and 66 licenses, a California Insurance license, and is actively engaged in several professional and community organizations.
Refreshments will be served. Valet parking available
a more cohesive and supportive
care
Through the sharing of experiences and expertise, we aim to foster a holistic approach that acknowledges the complexities of stroke recovery and promotes resilience in survivors and their loved ones as they rediscover their identities while navigating the short and long-term impacts of stroke.
Stroke and Aphasia Survivors
Psy.D., Willow Trees Psychological Services , MA, CCC-SLP, Cal State East Bay , Stroke Survivor, Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke , MD, FAAPMR, Stanford Neuroscience Health Center
Maarten Lansberg, MD, Ph.D, Stanford Medicine
us understand where breakdowns occur and identify the journey patients take through different healthcare highlights, the journey to recovery is multifaceted, physical rehabilitation but also the emotional health carepartners navigate in their often chronic state of
DISCUSSION TOPIC
an interdisciplinary conversation that delves into prioritizing emotional health support as people transition settings. By examining the intersections of care and the recovery, we will explore how to create a more cohesive environment. Through the sharing of experiences and holistic approach that acknowledges the complexities of resilience in survivors and their loved ones as they while navigating the short and long-term impacts of stroke.
Transition Care for Stroke and Aphasia Survivors
plans, which are privately run versions of Medicare that often come with prescription coverage.
How Part D plans are changing
PLEASE RSVP: Free for all strokeonward.org/gathering
A typical shopper will be able to choose a standalone drug plan from among eight to 12 options for 2026, according to KFF Medicare expert Juliette Cubanski. That’s down from 12 to 16 options in 2025.
of-pocket drug costs at $2,100 in 2026, puts more financial pressure on insurers. The same law now allows patients to spread the cost of prescriptions over the year.
Many options still available
Most markets will have several choices. But experts say Medicare Part D customers don’t like to shop, especially if they already have a plan that covers their medications. Finding affordable coverage for multiple prescriptions can be tricky.
Sponsored by Helping survivors and families navigate the journey to rebuild Identity and rewarding lives.
Connecting pathways helps us understand where breakdowns occur and identify opportunities for change in the journey patients take through different healthcare settings. As Stroke Onward highlights, the journey to recovery is multifaceted, encompassing not only physical rehabilitation but also the emotional health challenges that survivors and carepartners navigate in their often chronic state of recovery.
Hildy Agustin, Psy.D., Willow Trees Psychological Services
Ellen Bernstein-Ellis, MA, CCC-SLP, Cal State East Bay
Molly Buccola, Stroke Survivor, Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
Chris Tarver, MD, FAAPMR, Stanford Neuroscience Health Center
Vanessa Valerio, RN, CMC, CHCA, Care Indeed
Facilitator: Maarten Lansberg, MD, Ph.D, Stanford Medicine
Shoppers had nearly 30 choices as recently as 2021, according to the Commonwealth Fund’s Gretchen Jacobson.
In this panel, we will facilitate an interdisciplinary conversation that delves into successful models prioritizing emotional health support as people transition between various care settings. By examining the intersections of care and the emotional journey of stroke recovery, we will explore how to create a more cohesive and supportive overall care environment. Through the sharing of experiences and expertise, we aim to foster a holistic approach that acknowledges the complexities of stroke recovery and promotes resilience in survivors and their loved ones as they rediscover their identities while navigating the short and long-term impacts of stroke.
Tuesday, October 21 4:30-6:00 PM
PANELISTS
Neuroscience Health Center
Depending on the state, a range of one to four plans will be available at no premium to people who qualify for low-income subsidies, according to KFF. Eight were available in 2021.
“I think there’s a lot of inertia and, frankly, people may be concerned that if they switch, they’re going to end up worse off,” Cubanski said.
More people are being pushed to shop. Nearly 11% of those with standalone prescription drug coverage lost their plan in 2024, according to research published recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Medicare Part D prices
Stanford Health Care / Hoover Neuroscience Health Center
PLEASE
Hildy Agustin, Psy.D., Willow Trees Psychological Services
Ellen Bernstein-Ellis, MA, CCC-SLP, Cal State East Bay
Care Indeed
Molly Buccola Stroke Survivor, Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
213 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Chris Tarver, MD, FAAPMR, Stanford Neuroscience Health Center
MD, Ph.D, Stanford Medicine
4:30-6:00 PM
Vanessa Valerio, RN, CMC, CHCA, Care Indeed
Facilitator: Maarten Lansberg, MD, Ph.D, Stanford Medicine
Tuesday, October 21 4:30-6:00 PM Stanford Health Care / Hoover
Neuroscience Health Center
Wellness Center
PLEASE RSVP: Free for all strokeonward.org/gathering
213 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Sponsored by families rebuild lives.
Some insurers are reducing their presence in standalone Part D plans, while the Blue Cross-Blue Shield carrier Elevance is leaving the market entirely. Insurers and analysts who follow the industry note that the Inflation Reduction Act, which will cap annual out-
Monthly premiums, or coverage prices, will fall nearly 10% on average to $34.50, the Centers for Medicare
Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Stanford University are studying standard medications for urgency urinary incontinence.
WHO CAN JOIN?
• Women, ages 60 or older
• Leaking urine after having strong or sudden urges to pee
• Are willing to try a type of standard, FDA-approved medication daily for 6 months
WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS BE ASKED TO DO?
• Fill out diaries and questionnaires at home
• Simple physical exam measures
• Assessments of overall mental and physical function
Compensation: You could receive up to $175 in gift cards.
Other benefits: If you enroll in the main part of this study, you may receive study medication at no cost. You will also get personalized information about your mental and physical health.
Location: Visits may be completed in-person or by video, over Zoom.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
UCSF: San Francisco/ Oakland/Novato
Stanford: Palo Alto/ Redwood City
(415) 885-7547 (voicemail) (650) 497-5175
takecontrol@ucsf.edu gynresearch@stanford.edu
https://whcrc.ucsf.edu/bladder-studies
and Medicaid Services announced last month.
At least one option with a premium of under $20 exists in almost every region of the country, according to the consulting firm Oliver Wyman.
Individual prices will range widely, with premiums for the same plan varying by state, Cubanski noted. But while plans may provide lower coverage prices, they could also raise deductibles or offer more limited lists of covered drugs, which are called formularies.
Shoppers should check these details.
Insurers will be allowed to raise premiums by as much as $50 a month for 2026, up from a $35 increase allowed this year. But Cubanski said only some plans will hit that higher limit and not necessarily in all states.
Where to get help
Shoppers can use a federal government website to compare plan prices and coverage.
States also have a State Health In-
surance Program created specifically to help people on Medicare find coverage. Consumers can help themselves by checking their coverage for changes and comparing it with other plans.
Shoppers also should consider whether their pharmacy is in the network covered by any plan they are considering, said Jacobson, Commonwealth’s vice president of Medicare.
Some might also consider switching to Medicare Advantage plans with prescription coverage. But those plans can have more limited networks of covered doctors, which can pose a problem for people with fewer care choices.
Delaying may not be wise
Shoppers have until Dec. 7 to find new coverage, but brokers say many people wait until that first week in December, often after talking with family during holiday dinners.
That can create a deadline crunch that makes it harder to find help in early December.
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PALO ALTO
4250 El Camino Real #C221, 94306, 1 bedroom, 679 square feet, built in 1983, Zdenko Kukavica to Barbara Voss for $650,000, closed Sept. 18 (last sale: $375,000, 05-09-11)
2409 Park Boulevard #C206, 94306, 2 bedrooms, 1247 square feet, built in 1982, Corlett Trust to Jonathan and Helena Chong for $962,500, closed Sept. 17 (last sale: $348,000, 10-22-98)
MENLO PARK
1100 Sharon Park Drive #29, 94025, 2 bedrooms, 1185 square feet, built in 1965, Tam Trust to Christine Wang for $1,025,000, closed Aug. 29
160 Stone Pine Lane, 94025, 3 bedrooms, 1980
square feet, built in 1964, Manju and Kanti Patel to Srdjan and Haowei Liu for $2,380,000, closed Aug. 25 (last sale: $1,500,000, 10-29-15)
MOUNTAIN VIEW
264 North Whisman Road #26, 94043, 2 bedrooms, 1087 square feet, built in 1978, Mori Living Trust to Sofiya Mujawar for $625,000, closed Sept. 17 (last sale: $141,000, 1201-91)
255 South Rengstorff Ave. #27, 94040, 2 bedrooms, 935 square feet, built in 1965, Liu Family Trust to Aldrich and Martina Gabriel for $731,000, closed Sept. 18 (last sale: $838,000, 0722-20)
163 Gladys Ave., 94043, 2 bedrooms, 1315 square feet, built in 1985, Shiyue Liu to Vivek and Prachi Joshi for $1,295,000,
closed Sept. 15 (last sale: $1,300,000, 03-23-21)
LOS ALTOS
1 Los Altos Square, 94022, 2 bedrooms, 1444 square feet, built in 1964, Schreiber Trust to Steiner Living Trust for $1,768,000, closed Sept. 18 (last sale: $690,000, 08-03-06)
1440 Kring Way, 94024, 4 bedrooms, 2875 square feet, built in 1978, Kirk Haggstrom to Inspired Homes LLC for $2,820,000, closed Sept. 15
LOS ALTOS HILLS
26545 Purissima Road, 94022, 5 bedrooms, 3453 square feet, built in 1955, Intuitive Holdings LLC to Theess-Suh Living Trust for $8,160,000, closed Sept. 19 (last sale: $3,450,000, 10-02-14)
13975 La Paloma Road, 94022, 5 bedrooms,
5093 square feet, built in 1992, Penchina Trust to Xun Chen for $9,880,000, closed Sept. 19 (last sale: $5,087,500, 09-30-05)
PORTOLA VALLEY
340 Canyon Drive, 94028, 3 bedrooms, 1610 square feet, built in 1980, Bell Trust to Jillian and Charles Gels for $3,200,000, closed Aug. 27
WOODSIDE
77 Tum Suden Way, 94062, 3 bedrooms, 2140 square feet, built in 1953, Smith Trust to Edie and Steven Flynn for $2,000,000, closed Aug. 27
REDWOOD CITY
1120 Davis St., 94061, 5 bedrooms, 2887 square feet, built in 1954, Cavender Trust to Grand St. Properties LLC for $1,300,000, closed Aug. 29
938 Valota Road, 94061, 3 bedrooms, 1936 square feet, built in 1958, Bray Bypass Trust to Pavri-Bhathena Trust for $1,400,000, closed Aug. 25
440 Rutherford Ave., 94061, 2 bedrooms, 1150 square feet, built in 1952, Company Bendor to Peter and Cheryl Wagonhurst for $1,415,000, closed Aug. 29
6 Sorrel Lane, 94070, 3 bedrooms, 1709 square feet, built in 1981, Arnaldo Rodriguez to Maral and Gary Marple for $1,457,500, closed Aug. 26 (last sale: $660,000, 06-02-09)
476 Wellington Drive, 94070, 3 bedrooms, 1670 square feet, built in 1960, Weinstein Family Trust to Martin and Adrienne Stoytcev for $1,870,000, closed Aug. 25 (last sale: $875,000, 08-29-06)
602 Chesterton Ave., 94002, 3 bedrooms, 1250 square feet, built in 1953, Lococo Trust to John and Kun Yang for $1,455,000, closed Aug. 28
600 El Camino Real #312, 94002, 3 bedrooms, 1377 square feet, built in 2019, Richard Shum to Imara and Ejaz Haque for $1,399,000, closed Aug. 29
2535 Butternut Drive, 94010, 5 bedrooms, 3700 square feet, built in 1986, Ko Yen to Wei and Hao Sun for $3,600,000, closed Aug. 26
45 Kammerer Court, 94010, 4 bedrooms, 3431 square feet, built in 1963, Chiou Family Trust to Maple Trust for $9,300,000, closed Aug. 27 (last sale: $3,400,000, 08-05-14)
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RAISE A STEIN! MOUNTAIN VIEW OKTOBERFEST MARKS its 10th year with a bigger footprint and even more festivities October 11–12. Presented by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, the beloved Bavarianinspired festival transforms Castro Street from Church to Mercy with two days of German culture, beer, food, and live entertainment. From 11:00am7:00pm
Crowne Plaza, 1177 Airport Blvd in Burlingame. Visit soulsearch.io for details.
both days, guests can enjoy traditional music, folk dancing, and authentic eats alongside steins of seasonal brews. More for information please visit mvoktoberfest.com
THE SOUL SEARCH ENLIGHTENMENT EXPO RETURNS October 18-19 for two days of transformation and connection. Explore over 40 vendors, 16 live talks, and a high-vibe marketplace featuring astrology, energy healing, and more. Discover holistic wellness, intuitive art, and mini-classes designed to elevate mind, body, and spirit. Free admission with advance registration. Doors open 10am-6pm at
3RDTHURSDAY LIVE MUSIC & SUSTAINABILITY Fun! The monthly year-round 3rdThursday Cal Ave music festival tomorrow kicks off with musicians from 7-75 years old from The Palo Alto School of Chamber Music, performing from 5 to 6 p.m. in front of the Country Sun mural. The evening continues with Rasquache Liberation Front, Bundy Browne
and Eurotrash performing simultaneously from 6 to 9 p.m. 10 participating organizations will be set up along Palo Alto’s car-free California Avenue to inspire your Sustainability Journey. Stanford Research Park sponsors Free Crafts activity, Photo Booth and give-aways in front of 414 Cal Ave. from 6 to 9 p.m. For more info visit: 3rdThursday.fun or email Carol@3rdThursday.fun.
BLESSING OF THE CROSS. Autumn at The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos brings special joy as they continue their Centennial celebration on Sunday, Oct. 19 with the Blessing of the Cross in the Centennial
Garden. This commemoration honors their 100-year history while supporting the future through a fund sustaining the Jesuit Pastoral Staff to ensure their presence for generations to come. The celebration will include Mass, a reception in the Grotto, and drawings for themed gift baskets. Attendance is free, with opportunities to give or pledge. Sponsorships are available at $5,000 and $1,000. For more information, visit jrclosaltos.org.
ROTARY CLUB OF SAN MATEO 2025 FUN RUN. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 19 at Seal Point Park on Bay Trail from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. All adult participants receive a T-shirt and goodybag. The annual San Mateo Rotary Club 5K/10K Fun Run has raised over $200,000 for community college and four-year college scholarships! To register, visit https://4agc.com/event/funrun. Questions? Please contact them at (415) 307-9710 or FunRun@ RotaryClubofSanMateo.org.
DOWNSIZING: PREPARING FOR SENIOR LIVING & NAVIGATING CAPITAL GAINS TAX. Palo Alto Commons will host an informative seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 4041 El Camino Way. Speakers include Mani Mortezai and Brent Mardesich from Tailored
Transitions, and Shannon Corpuz from Pence Financial Group and LPL Financial. Refreshments will be served, and valet parking is available. To reserve a spot, call (650) 320-8626.
THE DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY CHAPTER IN PALO ALTO, Sigrid Undset Lodge, is a great place to learn about your Nordic ancestors’ history and culture. The members meet once a month at Grace Lutheran Church on Waverley St. in Palo Alto. They have a variety of cultural programs, including different food and arts demonstrations, and speakers are sometimes invited to come to talk about Nordic subjects. Throughout the year they invite guests for various cultural events. For more information about events and becoming a member, please contact Randi Adams at (408) 314-5778 or randijorgadams@comcast.net.
A GLOBAL CONSERVATION EVENT: Protecting Our Endangered National Parks and Marine Ecosystems. Join Global Conservation for a fascinating evening with heroes in planet protection working throughout Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Thursday, Nov. 6th from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m. at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park. Distinguished speakers include Dr. Greg Asner, Dr. Dadang Mujiono and Michael Kigwin. Shown in the photo is Notorious, the evening’s featured band. Please RSVP to Kelsey Tatum at ktatum@globalconservation.org or call (810) 542-0913.
SUNDANCE THE STEAKHOUSE OFFERS DELICIOUS DINNERS and friendly people like Galen and Finn. They’ll make sure your visit to this legendary steakhouse will be one to remember. A romantic atmospher and yet kid friendly.
lobster, New York steaks and a variety of fresh seafood. The historic lounge is always good for a sip of wine with an appetizer or a shot and beer like the tough guys do. Sundance has been in business for over 50 years so check the website and give Galen or Finn a call at (650) 321-6798 for a lunch or dinner reservation. Visit 1921 El Camino Real in Palo Alto and see why Sundance The Steakhouse is such a special place.
DON’T BE THE GUY STANDING on the roof cleaning your clogged gutters in the rain. Get those gutters cleaned before it’s too late. Call Mark Carlson and get your deck power washed and the gutters cleaned at the same time. You can reach Mark at (650) 868-0801 for questions or a free estimate.
COME FOR THE PASTA, STAY for more pasta if you want. There is always the cheesecake for dessert. Vincenzo Maddalena loves to serve an Italian dinner you won’t forget. He’s a nice guy that loves pouring the wine at his 888 Ristorante Italiano in San Carlos. The Italian cuisine served there is the finest and freshest around.
Vince comes from a large, oldschool family, and mamma had all the best recipes.
Come by this romantic little spot for some fun and fine dining. They’re popping the corks and pouring the vino at 888 Laurel St. in downtown San Carlos. Buon Appetito! Call (650) 591-0920 for a reservation or check the web.
PLANNING YOUR FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCE. With over 20 years of experience, Menlo Asset Management specialize in personalized retirement planning, investment strategies, and wealth management. Their mission is simple: to grow and protect your wealth while giving you the confidence to focus on what matters most—your family, your goals, and your future. At Menlo Asset Management is more than advisors; they are your financial partner, ready to guide you through every
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staff. The Post began asking questions after Corpus put out a routine press release announcing her command staff. The others had decades of experience leading law enforcement agencies. Aenlle, on the other hand, had his time as a trainee deputy or his time with the Woodside Mounted Patrol, known for its parades.
Corpus refused to take questions about Aenlle. Aenlle, in a brief conversation with a reporter, told her to do more research.
In a March 6, 2023 column, I questioned whether Corpus was telling the truth when she ran for sheriff. During the campaign, her website said, “By building an honest relationship with the residents of San Mateo County, we can increase trust in law enforcement.” Yet she wouldn’t take questions about why she hired Aenlle. In fact she wouldn’t take any questions at all.
Behind the scenes, sheriff’s employees soon realized Corpus and Aenlle had a close personal relationship, though they both deny it was an affair.
Publicly, however, the relationship was kept from the public. In fact, when the Post began to ask questions about Aenlle’s credentials, the newspaper got a letter from Aenlle’s lawyer in Los Angeles, threatening to sue if the paper’s reporters continued to ask about his qualifications to serve in her inner circle.
Members of the Board of Supervisors seemed unaware or unconcerned about the relationship, which violated county ordinances. Even other media outlets shrugged off the story too. One columnist for another paper called her “charming” and Aenlle “likable
enough.” Then on Sept. 10, 2024, all hell broke loose when the Board of Supervisors hired retired Santa Clara County Judge LaDoris Cordell to investigate the pile of HR complaints against Aenlle.
It was clear that the board, most of whom supported Corpus in the 2022 election, was now willing to delve into the allegations against one of their own.
A few bad apples
Corpus argued that the complaints were coming from a few bad apples. That argument lost its persuasive force later in the day when her deputies and sergeants voted overwhelmingly to declare they had no confidence in Aenlle. The vote was 306 in favor to 12 opposed.
On Nov. 12, 2024, the day the Cordell report was to be released, Corpus had the chief of the deputies union, Carlos Tapia, arrested and thrown into jail for alleged timecard fraud. A month later, District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe declined to prosecute Tapia, saying the investigation by the sheriff’s department was flawed. Sheriff’s Capt. Brian Philip refused to arrest Tapia, believing the order from Corpus was illegal. Instead, he resigned. The order was later deemed retaliatory and without legal justification.
$701,000 in compensation
The supervisors, who didn’t think a recall would be successful, decided to ask voters to amend the county charter to allow them to fire a sheriff. The measure passed with 84% of the vote.
However, the supervisors took seven months between the charter change and yesterday’s firing, using the time to give Corpus a chance to make her case in an administrative hearing and file numerous lawsuits. The county government paid for the law firm representing Corpus.
Corpus makes $701,310 in total pay, including $466,058 in pay and $235,252.
serve, to protect and to stand for what’s right.” She repeated what she has argued in the past, saying that she was a victim of a “good ol’ boys club” that targeted her for being Latina and for trying to bring changes to the Sheriff’s Office.
“Change threatens those who profit from old ways,” she said in a speech to the board. “If I lose my position today, I will walk out with my head held very high because I never betrayed the people who trusted me.”
Corpus ran to court on Sunday to get federal Judge Vince Chhabria to stop the supervisor’s vote, arguing that she would lose her health benefits that cover herself and two children if she’s fired. Chhabria rejected her request.
Rumors flew yesterday that Corpus retired shortly after the supervisor’s vote, but county officials were unable to confirm the rumors to the Post and Corpus did not respond to inquiries.
Corpus’ attorneys made a final plea to the board to stop moving forward with removal, making their case for more than 30 minutes. Attorneys Thomas Mazzucco and Tom Perez argued that removing the elected sheriff would set a “dangerous precedent.”
But the supervisors, many of whom supported Corpus when she ran for office in 2022, said it was time to end this chapter in the county’s history.
Supervisor Noelia Corzo, who campaigned alongside Corpus, said she takes responsiblity for misguiding the public for giving Corpus “the benefit of the doubt” when rumblings of corruption in the sheriff’s office began. Corzo also publicly gave back a ‘challenge coin’ that Corpus gave her. A challenge coin is given by military, veteran and police groups to show
appreciation, membership or affiliation to the group that gave it to the recipient.
Who’s in charge?
By state law, Undersheriff Dan Perea will take on the duties of sheriff until an interim is appointed by the board, according to county spokeswoman Effie Milionis Verducci.
Perea has been Corpus’ undersheriff since Chris Hsiung resigned in June 2024. Hsiung testified during Corpus’ 10-day appeal hearing that it was “difficult and frustrating” to work with Corpus. He also testified he saw unusual behavior between Corpus and her former chief of staff Victor Aenlle.
Perea also testified during the hearing, where he admitted to attempting to meet with former Assistant Sheriff Matthew Fox to work on their testimonies before they were called as witnesses at the hearing. Perea initally said he couldn’t recall trying to meet up with anyone ahead of the hearing. But after the county’s attorney showed him messages between him and Fox, Perea confesed he had asked Fox to meet, but Fox declined the invitation.
Time ticking away
Supervisors have 30 days to fill Corpus’ vacancy, but are not allowed to make a decision during the first 14 days due to Superior Judge Nira Shapirshteyn ruling to allow Corpus’s legal team to appeal the decision and reinstate her.
Supervisors David Canepa and Speier are in favor of holding a special election in June for a sheriff to fill out the rest of Corpus’ term, which ends in 2028.
The voters, in a special election in March, changed the county charter to give the supervisors authority to remove Corpus with a four-fifths vote.
The process of giving her an opportunity to make her case has taken seven months, with a 10-day ap-
peal hearing in August. The hearing officer then had 45 days to write his ruling.
Firing recommended
Hearing Officer James Emerson, a retired judge, recommended the supervisors fire Corpus for nepotism and illegally arresting Carlos Tapia, president of the deputies union. He also found that Corpus retaliated against Capt. Brian Philip for transferring him to the jail after he refused to start an internal affairs investigation into Sgt. Javier Acosta, brother of sergeant’s union president, Hector Acosta.
Meanwhile, the county has been paying Corpus’ legal fees. However, the county has refused to say how much it has spent on legal fees for her or the county. The county hired outside counsel to handle her case.
Corpus is still facing “accusations” from the civil grand jury that would prohibit her from ever holding public office again.
Assistant quits
Corpus’s Assistant Sheriff Sergio Enriquez, who joined the sheriff’s office in June, said he was resigning effectively on Oct. 28 yesterday, according to spokeswoman Gretchen Spiker.
Enriquez is quitting on the final day that the county has agreed not to fill Corpus’ seat. That would leave whoever is selected as interim sheriff without a command staff other than Perea.
Enriquez, despite working for the sheriff for two months prior to testifying, also testified at the removal hearing saying “that woman has grit.”
“One word to describe this woman is grit,” Enriquez said as one of six character witnesses put on by Corpus’ legal team.
the board deliberates on how to move forward. The Post asked Lt. Jonathan Sebring and Capt. Eamonn Allen, if they would be interested, and both said no. Allen said he was only interested in looking for a new sheriff who would restore the department.
Former Undersheriff Chris Hsiung declined to comment.
When asked if anyone else has approached Canepa about the sheriff position, he said he couldn’t say and that there is a “big name out there.”
“I’ll let that person speak for themselves,” Canepa said.
Canepa said that waiting until June would be a mistake and that an election should be held within three months.
When asked if there was any worry about Undersheriff Dan Perea now taking over the sheriff’s responsibilities, Canepa said, “That’s why we need the special election ASAP.”
Canepa said the board doesn’t have the ability to remove Perea, but if they did, he thinks they would.
“I am calling for a special election as soon as our charter allows to have the voters decide who should lead the office out of the public safety crisis we are currently in. Let’s put the power in the people’s hands where it belongs,” Canepa said in a statement.
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California will become the first state in the nation requiring restaurants to list major food allergens on their menus starting in 2026 under a new law.
The law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Monday applies to businesses with at least 20 locations.
They will have to disclose ingredients including milk, eggs, shellfish and tree nuts when they know or “reasonably should know” that they are in their products.
California state Sen. Caroline Menjivar, a Democrat, said the bill was inspired in part by her own experiences living with severe allergies to many nuts and fruits.
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“Soon, the millions of Californians with food allergies, many of whom are young children, will be able to fully enjoy dining out without fear or apprehension at these qualifying restaurants,” she said when the bill passed in the Legislature. “In turn, these businesses will be able to offer allergen families a unique additional assurance that will drive customers to their establishments.”
But the California Restaurant Association has said previously the law will be costly and burdensome for businesses.
The group said it is pleased the bill no longer applies to small restaurants, but is concerned the legislation could lead to “predatory lawsuits” against businesses.
Assessing impacts
“We continue to assess the impacts to those members of ours still subject to the proposed law and are working with them to determine if a change in position is warranted,” CEO Jot Condie said in a statement.
The nonprofit Food Allergy Research and Education said the bill is not perfect but is a “meaningful step” to protect people with food allergies.
Addie Lao, a child with severe allergies who advocated for the bill, said previously that it would make it easier for her to eat out with friends and family.
“I have to avoid the foods I’m allergic to since it’s like poison to my body and can harm me,” she said at a legislative hearing in April.
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