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Board buys controversial land

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer

Board members for the Mountain View Whisman School District last night agreed to purchase the land underneath its new apartment building for $53.5 million.

The purchase of 1.8 acres will be funded by a 2020 bond measure for school facilities and loans secured with

Parents upset about purchase

district property as collateral, Chief Business Officer Rebecca Westover told the board.

The board wanted to get out of a 55-year, $1.9 million ground lease that increases with inflation and drives up rents at 699 N. Shoreline Boulevard.

EGGS LAWSUIT: The Trump Administration is claiming in a lawsuit that California policies are contributing to the high price of eggs and is seeking to end the state laws that regulate egg and poultry product production.

CITIZENSHIP ORDER PAUSED:

A federal judge in New Hampshire has issued a ruling pausing President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship from taking effect anywhere in the United States. The judge issued a preliminary injunction yesterday blocking Trump’s order and certified a class action lawsuit including all children who will be affected. The ruling puts the birthright citizenship issue on a fast track to return to the Supreme Court.

WORKERS ESCAPE TUNNEL: The Los Angeles Fire Department says 31 construction workers are safely out of an industrial tunnel that partially collapsed. The workers on Wednesday night were 400 feet underground and near the coast, as much as 6 miles away from the only entrance. Some had to scramble over a tall mound of debris to squeeze out. The nearly $700 million project will carry treated

[See THE UPDATE, page 10]

“Turning something that was recurring and escalating into effectively a fixed, appreciating asset is pretty compelling,” board member Charles DiFazio said. “It’s going to better enable us to keep this affordable.”

Parents are upset about the purchase

because the price tag for the project has skyrocketed, and they only had one day’s notice.

“This is not something that taxpayers were promised,” parent Lily Hendra said.

Superintendent Jeff Baier defended the district’s process yesterday, saying that the board discussed financing

[See BUYS, page 34]

Was she killed or a runaway?

Attorneys make their arguments

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer

Attorneys made their opening arguments yesterday to 12 jurors who will decide if Mountain View tutor Alice Ku was killed by her husband when she disappeared in Taiwan six years ago.

Attorney Todd Davis, representing Ku’s family, focused on her husband Harald Herchen’s mysterious hand injury around the time that Ku disappeared on Nov. 29, 2019. Davis showed a 10-minute video from Herchen’s deposition. Herchen, 66, of Los Altos, gave different stories for how and when he broke his

[See KILLED?, page 34]

Sheriff tried to pass on cost of chairs

BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus tried to pass off the bill for the 10 massage chairs to the bureaus to minimize scrutiny, according to an email from her HR manager.

Human Resources Manager Heather

Enders emailed Director of Technology Services Kimberly Honciano on April 24 to tell her the massage chairs won't be paid for by the earmarked $100,000 as a wellness expense, according to an email exchange obtained by the Post using the California Public Records Act.

“While I recognize the scrutiny the Sheriff is currently facing, asking bureaus to absorb an unexpected $7,000 expense simply to avoid negative optics feels unfair and misaligned with how we should be supporting each other internally,” Enders wrote. Enders

[See CHAIRS, page 35]

THE COUPLE — Harald Herchen and Alice Ku on their trip in Taiwan before Ku disappeared. Photo from attorney Andrew Watters.

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Family faces lots of attorney fees

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer

Parents of a Stanford student who overdosed on fentanyl are facing a hefty bill for their unsuccessful lawsuit against the university, his roommates and his fraternity.

Stanford spent $70,629 on its defense and wants a refund from the parents of Eitan Weiner, 19, of Los Altos, according to a memo by attorney Stacie Kinser on July 3.

The fraternity Theta Delta Chi spent $24,786 on the Weiner case, and roommate Cole Weston Dill-DeSa spent $50,495, according to a memorandum

of costs. Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Shella Deen ordered Weiner’s parents to pay the fraternity’s costs on July 1, and the other two requests are pending.

A second roommate, William Mitchell, hasn’t submitted a memorandum of costs.

Over $140,000

Altogether, the Weiners are facing a $145,910 bill and counting.

Amir Weiner and Julia Erwin-Weiner sued Stanford over the death of their son at the Theta Delta Chi fraternity house on Jan. 17, 2020.

The Weiners alleged that Stanford had a culture of drug use and didn’t pass on warnings from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office about counterfeit pills. Deen ruled in Stanford’s favor on May 23, finding that it’s unrealistic for the university to protect Weiner against his own personal drug use just because he was on campus.

Amir Weiner is an associate history professor at Stanford, and Julia Erwin-Weiner is an associate vice president for medical center development. Their daughter Ya’El Weiner graduated from Stanford in spring 2019.

Remaining defendant Roommate Muhammad “MoMo” Khattak is the last remaining defendant in the case because he allegedly furnished the pills for Weiner. Khattak “was the informal mail delivery person for TDX and knew when the package arrived earlier that day; he delivered it to Weiner’s room,” attorney Erin Dolly wrote in a report for Stanford. Weiner’s childhood friend who ordered the pills, Matthew Ming Carpenter, confidentially settled the lawsuit with the Weiners before a trial was set to begin.

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Deaths

San Mateo County Coroner’s Office: July 9

Marilyn Manoilo, 88, of Daly City

Alison Stone Hengehold, 79, of Menlo Park

Leonardo F. Coardlabarrie, 87, of Daly City

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City OKs new lease for preschool after outcry

BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer

A preschool in Menlo Park has received a longer lease after residents expressed concerns over their children’s future.

Menlo Park City Council voted 3-1 to renew the lease for the Menlo-Atherton Cooperative Nursery School at 802 Middle Ave. for 10 years at a rate of $1 per year. Vice Mayor Betsy Nash voted no. Nash voted against the lease because she doesn’t think a 10-year, $1 per year lease is the best investment for the city.

Council’s comments

Mayor Drew Combs said the previous lease was “offensive” to him and didn’t make sense how the school could rent the space for 20 years for only $1, but said he was in favor of the community’s request to renew the lease.

Councilwoman Jennifer Wise said the preschool is in a different position than other schools that lease from the city, as it is a nonprofit.

From the list that was shown to

council, only one school, Building Kidz of Menlo Park, leases land from the city.

“It’s a community pillar. It’s been that way for a long time. If I’m going to put our money on anything, it’s things like this,” Councilman Jeff Schmidt.

Parents speak out

Many parents and former students spoke during public comment, advocating for the school’s importance and impact on them.

Menlo Park resident Si Wilber said the preschool has helped her not just with parenting skills but also with life challenges.

Through tears, Wilber said she was currently going through a divorce. She thanked the community at the preschool for helping her move forward.

Wilder has two boys who attended the preschool when they were younger. They are now 16 and 13 years old. Wilder said that the school has helped her sons create friendships that are still flourishing today. Not only has the school provided support for her

children, but it has also helped her during her separation.

Liz McCabe, who attended the school, said that she moved to Menlo Park so her kids could attend the school.

“We wanted to raise our kids in a real community and we thought the co-op would give us a village,” McCabe said.

Parent connections

McCabe said that the school provided hands-on learning experiences, with other parents creating connections between them and their children.

“It’s also been an incredible source of friendship and connection. This place is where I have met my closest parents and friends, many of whom are sitting in that room right now.” McCabe said via Zoom.

McCabe said that many parents show up for each other when one parent is struggling with their children going through night terrors.

Council extended the lease of the preschool but also requested that it keep the playground open to all.

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The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office announced yesterday that it has received a national accreditation — a stamp of approval that the office has been working toward for nearly a decade.

“The recognition by the National Association of Medical Examiners is special and we will continue to honor the accreditation every day for the people we serve,” Chief Medical Examiner Michelle Jorden said yesterday.

The accreditation process consists of a building inspection and a 32-page checklist that covers the office’s policies, procedures and practices.

Oversight shift

The office has been trying to get accredited since 2016, when management shifted from the Sheriff’s Office to the Board of Supervisors, Administrative Services Manager Benjamin Figura said in a January 2024 interview.

Santa Clara County will join the list of 87 other fully accredited offices out of a total of 2,342 death investigation systems in the country. The accreditation is effective through May 26, 2029.

Accreditation increases the credibility of courtroom testimony, makes an office more attractive to potential employees and indicates a high quality of care, NAME said.

The Medical Examiner’s Office also announced yesterday that it’s dropping “coroner” from its name.

Steins to become Mexican chain

Steins Beer Garden in Mountain View has been sold to a national restaurant operator who is planning to turn the space into a Mexican restaurant, realtor Patrick Totah announced yesterday.

Ted Kim, who founded Steins in 2013 at 895 Villa Street, will sell the restaurant to Ricky Singh, who owns several franchises, including

The Counter at the San Antonio Shopping Center and Pinkberry at the Stanford Shopping Center.

Singh will keep Steins operating for now and will “reimagine” the space within the next year as Barrio Queen, a chain with five locations in the Southwest, Totah said.

Kim announced in February

that he was selling Steins because of a decrease in customers and a surge in expenses.

“Ultimately, several offers were submitted — many above the asking price — culminating in a bidding war that highlighted just how rare and desirable a restaurant asset of this caliber is in today’s market,” Totah said.

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ACTIVIST FILES CLAIM:

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, whose role in campus protests against Israel led to his detention for over three months in immigration jail, is now seeking $20 million in damages from the Trump administration. His lawyers filed a claim Thursday, alleging false imprisonment and malicious prosecution after his March arrest by federal agents.

FERRERO EYES KELLOGG:

Italian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying the century-old U.S. cereal company WK Kellogg in a deal valued at approximately $3.1 billion. Kellogg was founded in Battle Creek, Mich., in 1906. It makes Froot Loops, Special K, Frosted Flakes and Rice Krispies.

NO HEAD START: The Trump administration says it will restrict immigrant parents in the country illegally from enrolling their children in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program. The move is part of an effort to limit access to federal benefits for immigrants who lack legal status.

FORD RECALL: Ford is recalling more than 850,000 of its cars across the U.S. because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks. The recall covers a wide range of Ford and Lincoln-branded vehicles made in recent model years. That includes certain Ford Broncos, Explorers and F-150s, as well as Lincoln Aviators and Navigators, documents published this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say. Ford plans to send out notifications to affected owners starting Monday.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that immediately following a public hearing on the matter, a proposed resolution(s) will be considered by the Governing Board of Mountain View Whisman School District at its regular meeting on May 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., which if adopted by the Board will implement development fees established by the District against residential construction and reconstruction at $3.45 (66.67 percent of $5.17) per square foot and against new commercial or industrial construction at $0.56 (66.67 percent of $0.84) per square foot. Education Code Section 17620 and Government Code Section 65995 authorize the proposed fees. Data pertaining to the cost of school facilities is available for inspection during regular business hours at the District’s administrative offices. The fee, if approved by the Governing Board, will become effective on July 1, 2024, which is 60 days after the proposed adoption of the resolution levying such fee by the Governing Board.

RFP’s must be received no later than July 28th, 2025 (1:00 PM PST). Proposals received on or before the deadline will be accepted. Proposals that are received after the deadline will not be accepted.

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Guns, drugs lead to couple’s arrest

BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer

A Redwood City couple has been arrested after an investigation found multiple firearms and drugs in their cars and home, police said yesterday.

Zheng Fang, 27, and his girlfriend, Yixuan Wang, 25, were arrested on Wednesday during a follow-up investigation, Redwood City police said.

Cars, home searched

When police arrived at the couple’s home, they saw Fang leaving the area. They pulled him over, and there was a loaded gun in plain view of where he had been sitting, police said.

Two more guns, meth and drug paraphernalia were found after a search of Fang’s vehicle, police said.

Wang’s car was then searched, and police found more drug paraphernalia and parts of a ghost gun, police said.

Police and detectives searched the couple’s home with a warrant and found more firearms, ammunition and equipment used to make guns, police said.

Fang and Wang were booked into jail, but have since been released. Court dates were not known yesterday. Fang has been previously given a misdemeanor for discharging a gun in public in 2024, according to District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe.

Palo Altan Creates Premium AD-FREE Search Engine

What if the Internet were not all ads? What would it look like to search it as a human seeking information, rather than as a potential product served up to advertisers?

Palo Altan Vladimir Prelovac wanted to find out. So he created Kagi.com, a premium ad-free subscription-based search engine that offers many customizable tools and features to enrich the experience.

He started working on Kagi (the name comes from the Japanese word for “key”) in 2018, after one of his three children got a Chromebook in school and he had an epiphany that he did not want his kids growing up to be profiled their entire lives, with their personal information constantly going to advertisers. Kagi launched in 2022.

“Companies optimize for their customers, and Google is no exception – the problem is their customers are advertisers,” Prelovac said.

“With a paid business model, our incentives are directly aligned with the user’s needs. If they don’t find value in it, they’re free to leave. ”

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“With a paid business model, our incentives are directly aligned with the user’s needs. If they don’t find value in it, they’re free to leave. With free search engines, you don’t have that power, because ultimately you’re not the customer. You get what you pay for.”

So far, more than 40,000 subscribing users agree.

Born in Yugoslavia, Prelovac has more than 20 years of experience working on web-based technologies. He moved to Palo Alto with his family in 2016 after his previous startup was acquired by GoDaddy. Kagi, he said, is trying to change the paradigm of how we search, to change it from being exploitive into a process that’s useful and works in searchers’ best interests. Legally a public benefit corporation, the company’s stated mission is to humanize the web and bring self-expression and creativity back to its forefront. The search engine surfaces more organic results, including personal blogs and human discussions. Features include their unique algorithms that deliver high-quality relevant results and down-rank pages with a lot of ads and trackers; no data retention; the ability to promote or block specific domains for your own searches; tools to show you how many trackers are on a page you are considering visiting; and customizable thematic search lenses.

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President Trump’s Fourth of July signing of H.R. 1, his watershed budget bill, has county leaders anticipating more than $1 billion in revenue losses over the next few years due to federal cuts to Medicaid, the public health insurance program known as Medi-Cal in California — and the impact doesn’t end there.

Medi-Cal funding

County Executive James Williams said residents — namely patients in need of health care — likely won’t feel the impacts until 2027 and 2028. Congressional lawmakers programmed most of the cuts to take effect in December 2026 after midterm election.

That doesn’t mean the county has enough time to prepare.

Work requirements

A major provision of the federal spending bill imposes controversial requirements for people to report their work hours to keep their Medi-Cal coverage.

One in four Santa Clara County residents rely on Medi-Cal for health care coverage, according to county officials. Medi-Cal is the largest federal revenue source for the county, which has four hospitals and 15 health clinics. The county received nearly $2 billion in federal Medi-Cal funding this fiscal year. The announcement of anticipated cuts comes just months after a period of elation, when the Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of Regional Medical Center in East San Jose and restored services and expanded the hospital system in April.

The county hospital system includes a Level 1 trauma and burn center that

“What we know about work rule requirements is the couple of states that piloted and experimented with them have been a fiasco — people who were entitled to coverage and qualified still didn’t get coverage because they had to jump through so many onerous and challenging hoops to get through the process,” Williams said.

This could lead to people losing coverage, but Williams said the county still has to provide care for the uninsured.

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CDC: 1 in 3 youth have prediabetes

A new federal estimate shows a rise in prediabetes among American adolescents, a finding that is spurring concerns about the health of U.S. children — and the way Trump administration health officials are conducting research and communicating information, experts said.

In 2023, nearly 1 in 3 U.S. youngsters ages 12 to 17 had prediabetes, according to recently released data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That is far higher than a previous estimate that the condition affects about 1 in 5 kids.

Data questions

There’s no question that prediabetes in U.S. youth is a serious concern. The condition puts them at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, plus heart disease, stroke and other metabolic problems.

But scientists who study and treat diabetes noted that CDC officials released only a 600-word online summary of their new findings — not the raw data nor a peer-reviewed paper describing how they arrived at the new figure. The agency also changed the methodology used to calculate the higher estimate without a detailed explanation.

That underscores questions about the accuracy of information being released by America’s top public health agency following widespread staff cuts in recent months, experts said.

“For any of the national health organizations now being decimated by firings (and) layoffs, I am going to be skeptical of data updates until there is transparency and clarity on the source of the data and analysis,” said Christopher Gardner, an expert in diabetes and nutrition at Stanford University.

Questions with senior care? Ask Vanessa

Dear Vanessa,

I’m a caregiver supporting a loved one under hospice care. I’ve been told that touch and emotional presence matter more than ever at this stage, but I sometimes feel unsure—am I doing enough just by sitting with them or holding their hand? How important is human touch and emotional support when someone is near the end of life?

Thank you, Dale

Dear Dale,

This is such a heartfelt question—and one that reflects the quiet vulnerability of showing up for someone you love in their final season. I want to begin by saying this: your question alone tells me how deeply you care. And in hospice, that kind of caring—unrushed, sincere, human—is what matters most.

In my years as a nurse and my work at Care Indeed, I’ve come to believe this simple truth: when medicine can no longer cure, presence becomes the most powerful form of care. At the end of life, we are not here to rescue or repair. We are here to witness, to comfort, and to be with someone, soul to soul.

Touch, though it may seem small or simple, can be profoundly sacred. Holding a hand, resting your palm on their shoulder, stroking their hair— these gestures tell a person who may be drifting between this world and the next: You are not alone. You are safe. You are deeply loved. Even when words fail or when consciousness fades, the body often continues to register warmth, pressure, and presence. Touch becomes language. And presence becomes prayer.

But emotional support doesn’t always look like something visible or active. It’s often quieter. It’s sitting in stillness, allowing their breathing to guide your own. It’s accepting the moment

without rushing to fill the silence. It’s being grounded enough to offer calm in the face of the unknown. In hospice, we learn that being is sometimes more powerful than doing.

I know it can feel like you should be doing more, fixing something, easing the process. But the truth is: your presence—your loving, steady, human presence—is doing more than you may ever fully realize. You are bearing witness to someone’s final journey, and that alone is a sacred act.

So, if you are sitting beside your loved one, gently holding their hand, breathing alongside them in the quiet—please know this: you are doing enough. In fact, you are offering one of the greatest gifts any human can give another at the end of life.

Warmly, Vanessa

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JULY 2

1:49 p.m. — Brian David Jones, 64, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, E. Bayshore Road and Elwell Court.

4:22 p.m. — Assault with a deadly weapon, Starr King Circle.

JULY 3

5:43 p.m. — Grand theft, 900 block of Webster St.

6:58 p.m. — Grand theft, 800 block of Blake Wilbur Drive.

10:47 p.m. — Auto burglary, 500 block of High St.

11:04 p.m. — Auto burglary, 500 block of High St.

JULY 4

7:59 a.m. — Burglary, 3700 block of Klamath Lane.

11 a.m. — Theft, 800 block of Bruce Drive.

9:34 p.m. — Timothy Hugh Wells, 62, of Palo Alto, arrested for discharging a firearm, 800 block of El Camino.

9:38 p.m. — Adrien Michel Launay, 19, 19-year-old Junsuk Kim, 19-year-old Ayan Chhatrala and 18-year-old Alexander Choy Soto, all of Mountain View, all arrested for possession of alcohol while underage, 3300 block of Page Mill Road.

SATURDAY

8:06 a.m. — Christopher Wise, 35, of East Palo Alto, arrested for grand theft and illegal use of tear gas, Downtown Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

12:53 p.m. — Michaela Walker, 31, of Palo Alto, cited on a warrant, 1-99 block of Encina Ave.

5:01 p.m. — Luis Santizo Puac, 29, of Redwood City, arrested for domestic violence, Elwell Court.

6:45 p.m. — Theft from a vehicle, 1500 block of Arastradero Road.

10:01 p.m. — Burglary, 2000 block of Edgewood Drive.

SUNDAY

12:50 a.m. — Gabor Kovacs, 53, of Redwood City, arrested for theft, battery and resisting police at 7-Eleven, 401 Waverley St.

5:08 a.m. — Burglary, 500 block of Churchill Ave.

9:55 a.m. — Man says another man he doesn’t know threatened him and then picked up an outdoor table and threw it at him, 100 block of University Ave. Phillip Dontay Steward, 42, of Palo Alto, arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, threats and vandalism.

1:12 p.m. — Parts and/or accessories stolen from a vehicle, 1000 block of Colorado Ave.

6:26 p.m. — Grand theft from a vehicle, 300 block of Leland Ave.

MONDAY

9:07 a.m. — Hayden Hilton, 30, of Campbell, arrested for being under the influence of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and on a warrant, El Camino and Embarcadero Road.

11:26 a.m. — Burglary at a business, 1200 block of San Antonio Road.

12:03 p.m. — Vehicle stolen, 1500 block of Page Mill Road.

12:28 p.m. — Thomas Eugene

Police Blotter

Smith, 62, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance and possession of a shopping cart that belongs to a retailer, 200 block of Lytton Ave.

12:31 p.m. — Vehicle accident causes injuries, Middlefield Road and Forest Ave.

5:17 p.m. — Alfredo Jasso, 26, of San Jose, arrested for hit-and-run and on a warrant, 1000 block of San Antonio Road.

5:42 p.m. — Vandalism, 2200 block of Middlefield Road.

6:36 p.m. — Alexander Lawson, 60, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 2400 block of Faber Place.

MENLO PARK

WEDNESDAY

9:04 a.m. — Gonzalo Caballero Orozco, 39, of Menlo Park, arrested for battery and violation of a court order, 1100 block of Sevier Ave.

8:35 p.m. — Tommie Smith, 42, of East Palo Alto, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, Kavanaugh Drive and University Ave.

9:36 p.m. — Burglary, 900 block of Theresa Court.

PORTOLA VALLEY

MONDAY

3:35 p.m. — Nathan Huynh, 30, cited on a warrant, Piers Lane and Alpine Road.

STANFORD

JUNE 28

1:27 p.m. — Petty theft from a building, 700 block of Campus Drive.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

JULY 1

2:14 a.m. — Ieti Jesse Afoa, 36, transient, arrested for possession of narcotics, other drugs and drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of body armor and probation violation, 2500 block of Leghorn St.

10:34 a.m. — Vehicle stolen, 1900 block of Latham St.

10:55 a.m. — Jimmie Lee Landrum, 44, of East Palo Alto, arrested on warrants, Crittenden Ave. and Shoreline Blvd.

11:36 a.m. — Vandalism, 1300 block of Terra Bella Ave.

2:53 p.m. — Battery, El Camino and Shoreline Blvd.

3:41 p.m. — Battery, 2100 block of Old Middlefield Way.

JULY 2

12:47 a.m. — Auto burglary, 500 block of Cypress Point Drive.

12:37 p.m. — Theft at Target, 555 Showers Drive.

6:13 p.m. — Miguel John Borgonia, 43, of Mountain View, arrested for battery and resisting police at Starbucks, 580 N. Rengstorff Ave.

6:33 p.m. — Erick Cervantes Contreras, 33, of San Jose, arrested for petty theft, 600 block of Showers Drive.

LOS ALTOS

MONDAY

2:45 p.m. — Sruthi Chilamakuri, 31, of Sunnyvale, arrested on a warrant, Los Altos Police Dept.

TUESDAY

3:38 p.m. — Amh Sangani, 52, of

Mountain View, arrested for domestic battery, 200 block of Mountain View Ave.

WEDNESDAY

3:52 p.m. — Vehicle accident causes minor injuries, Springer Road and Cuesta Drive.

ATHERTON

WEDNESDAY

9:21 p.m. — Susana Sandoval, 21, of Redwood City, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, El Camino and Selby Lane.

NORTH FAIR OAKS

SUNDAY

7:30 p.m. — Luis Eduardo Perez Garcia, 44, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, Hampshire and Halsey avenues.

11:50 p.m. — Fatima Vanessa Herrera Funes, 25, arrested for DUI and child endangerment, Fifth and Waverly avenues.

MONDAY

6:24 p.m. — Jake Allen Curnutteherbst, 29, arrested on a warrant, Second and Williams avenues.

REDWOOD CITY

APRIL 3

Richard Todd Merrill, 59, of Daly City, arrested for indecent exposure, Walnut St. and Jefferson Ave.

Danielle Bocek, 41, of San Carlos, cited on a warrant, 300 block of Main St.

Anderson Ismael Ramirez, 18, of San Mateo, arrested for possession of cannabis for sale, 500 block of Whipple Ave.

Angel Wilfredo Prado Cabrera, 43, of Redwood City, cited for drug possession, 200 block of McEvoy St. Jesus Sagrero, 36, of Redwood City, arrested for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia and for falsely identifying himself to police, 200 block of McEvoy St.

SATURDAY

3:54 a.m. — Salvador Mendoza Mendez, 22, of Redwood City, arrested for DUI, Loyola Ave. and El Camino.

5:15 p.m. — Luis Adolfo Hernandez, 65, of Half Moon Bay, arrested for DUI following an accident, El Camino and Jefferson Ave.

6:42 p.m. — Katherine Graham, 33, of Oceanside, cited for shoplifting at Target, 2485 El Camino.

7:16 p.m. — Luis Salvador Fregoso Jr., 44, of Redwood City, arrested on a warrant, Redwood City Caltrain Station.

7:29 p.m. — Armando Estrada Garcia, 44, arrested for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, El Camino and Charter St. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.

11:12 p.m. — Mauro Emilio Blanco Avalos, 38, of Redwood City, cited for narcotics possession, Franklin and Wilson streets.

SUNDAY

1:14 a.m. — Woman says her boyfriend hit her in the face. Location not disclosed.

8:30 a.m. — Carlota Beatrize Mendoza, 32, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, Redwood City Caltrain Station. Citation given by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.

1:40 p.m. — Man threatens an

employee of a business when he’s not allowed to use the bathroom there, El Camino.

2:14 p.m. — Miguel Arredondo, 38, arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, threats, vandalism and unlawful possession of fireworks, 2400 block of Carolina Ave. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.

10:52 p.m. — Woman bleeding from the face following an alleged domestic violence incident. Location not disclosed.

MONDAY

12:06 a.m. — Hanns Hernandez, 37, arrested for violation of a court order, Veterans Blvd. and Woodside Road.

6:57 a.m. — Chevy Tahoe stolen, Haven Ave.

10:01 a.m. — Joel Baltazar Pena, 30, of Redwood City, arrested for drug possession and on warrants, 1400 block of Hudson St.

12:20 p.m. — Jacob Hum, 33, of Redwood City, arrested for domestic violence, 300 block of Roble Ave.

SAN CARLOS

MONDAY

10:23 a.m. — Pedro Damacio Ocampo, 55, arrested for identity theft, possession of a fake ID and driving with a suspended or revoked license, Cherry and Laurel streets.

BELMONT

WEDNESDAY

10:10 a.m. — Motors stolen out of vehicles at an auto repair shop, 100 block of Old County Road.

1:49 p.m. — Stolen vehicle recovered, Mills Ave.

9:29 p.m. — Farid Benarfa, 45, arrested for shoplifting, possession of drug paraphernalia and falsely identifying himself to police, Ralston Ave. and El Camino.

CHP

From the Redwood City office of the CHP, which covers the Mid-Peninsula.

DEC. 18

Joshua P. Trayer, 43, arrested for trespassing, illegal lodging and evading police in a vehicle.

DEC. 23

Cassidy C. Gabato, 40, arrested for DUI.

Javier Lopez Lopez, 31, arrested for DUI and driving without a license. Manuel Solis Ramos, 35, arrested for DUI.

DEC. 24

Juan M. Rivera Lopez, 24, arrested for DUI.

DEC. 25

Hugo A. Mendoza, 20, arrested for DUI.

Juan D. Morales Aguilar, 26, arrested for DUI.

DEC. 28

Epigmenio Heladio Castellano Camacho, 25, arrested for DUI. Kevin Huynh, 29, arrested for DUI. Kevin H. Le, 35, arrested for domestic violence.

Gor Manoukian, 38, arrested for DUI.

DEC. 29

Imran Ahmad Khan, 35, arrested for DUI.

Chantel K. Potter, 28, arrested for DUI.

Real Estate

The Post prints the latest real estate transactions.

PALO ALTO

428 East Charleston Road, 94306, 3 bedrooms, 1430 square feet, built in 1953, Jle Trust to Deepika and Parth Chadha for $3,200,000, closed June 10

3310 Kenneth Drive, 94303, 4 bedrooms, 1494 square feet, built in 1958, Jonathan and Albert Malik to Feng and Jie Feng for $3,200,000, closed June 13

MOUNTAIN VIEW

843 Avery Drive, 94043, 3 bedrooms, 1713 square feet, built in 2010, YuJens Trust to Elif Tekin for

$1,575,000, closed June 13 (last sale: $1,127,000, 10-11-23)

411 Lotus Lane, 94043, 4 bedrooms, 1468 square feet, built in 1965, Chen Family Trust to Chen and Anna Tedijanto for $1,685,000, closed June 11 (last sale: $900,000, 0829-14)

LOS ALTOS HILLS

26350 Taaffe Road, 94022, 4 bedrooms, 2699 square feet, built in 1966, Judy and Alan Dundas to Bhaskar and Balachandran Trust for $4,100,000, closed June 5 (last sale: $1,475,000, 03-31-99)

PORTOLA VALLEY

4 Franciscan Ridge,

94028, 5 bedrooms, 3890 square feet, built in 1981, Bloom Living Trust to Katherine and Thomas Brehme for $4,625,000, closed May 12 (last sale: $4,704,500, 09-06-22)

REDWOOD CITY

260 Family Farm Road, 94062, 3 bedrooms, 2040 square feet, built in 1968, Edmunds Survivors Trust to Craft 2000 Trust for $5,000,000, closed May 14

BELMONT

2213 Semeria Ave., 94002, 4 bedrooms, 2760 square feet, built in 1977, Justin Zhang to Bichler Living Trust for $2,875,000, closed May 23 (last sale: $2,420,000, 04-07-21)

Showcase Showcase LISTINGS LISTINGS

Carmel Realty Company is pleased to present 8220 Manjares Road in Carmel. Nestled on a coveted street in Monterra, is a newly built

Alex Wang is pleased to present 10010 and 10024 Bret Avenue in Cupertino.

Pam Blackman is pleased to present 3325 St. Michael Drive in Palo Alto. Open house Saturday and Sunday 1:30pm-4:30pm.

Ronda Bailey is pleased to present 22933 Twain Harte Drive in Twain Harte, California.

Palo Alto.

Mary Gullixon

Brent Gullixon

Sue Crawford is pleased to present 640 Los Trancos Road in Portola Valley.

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Discover this beautifully updated townhome in the vibrant city of Mountain View. Offering 1,702 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home provides the comfort and feel of a single-family residence. The completely remodeled interior features three spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet, and two stylishly updated bathrooms.

The chef-inspired kitchen is equipped with sleek quartz countertops, an electric cooktop, a built-in oven, and a skylight that floods the space with natural light. The open-concept layout seamlessly connects the kitchen to the dining/family room, complete with a breakfast bar - ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Vaulted ceilings and additional skylights enhance the airy and inviting atmosphere of the home.

Additional highlights include laundry facilities in the oversized two-car garage. Conveniently located next to Grant Park Plaza (Nob Hill Foods & 99 Ranch Market), YMCA, El Camino Hospital, and situated within the desirable Mountain View Whisman Elementary School District, this home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort, everyday convenience, and a prime location in a sought-after community. OFFERED AT $1,795,000 | 1477TYLERPARK.COM

• Sought-after St. Claire Gardens neighborhood in Midtown

• 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on one level

• Approximately 1,340 square feet of living space

• Freshly painted inside, new carpet, and vaulted beamed and paneled ceilings in every room, including several skylights plus every room opens to the outdoors

• Attached 2-car garage with laundry hookups and breezeway access

• Lot size of approximately 6,000 square feet

• Excellent schools: El Carmelo Elementary, JLS Middle, Gunn High

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And what a location!

Camino

PRIVATE TOWNHOME ENJOYS GORGEOUS PATIO RETREAT

SERENE END UNIT IN SOUTH PALO ALTO

3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 1,736 SF HOME

Tucked inside a beautifully maintained community in South Palo Alto, this highly desired end-unit townhome balances convenience with modern ease. The versatile layout boasts a full bath and bedroom with separate entry on the ground level, while two spacious primary suites and a spacious rooftop patio await upstairs.

Opening to the kitchen on one end and an enchanting patio

are perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The kitchen is oak cabinetry. Enjoy vaulted ceilings, an upper laundry, custom window treatments, central AC, tankless hot water, and more.

Community amenities include a resort-like pool and spa. Moments from Robles Park, shopping and dining on California Avenue, and outstanding Palo Alto schools (buyer to verify).

Offered At: $1,988,000

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SPECIAL FEATURE SPECIAL FEATURE

Hugh Cornish and Christina Hengehold are pleased to present 1205 Trinity Drive in Menlo Park. Open house Sunday 1:30pm-4:30pm.

Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm.

Christina Hengehold

Kathy Bridgman is pleased to present 699 Manresa Lane in Los Altos. Open house Saturday and Sunday 2:00pm-4:00pm.

John James is pleased to present 415 Piccadilly Place 3 in San Bruno Keri Nicholas is pleased to present 1260 Sherman Avenue in Menlo Park.

Tim Anderson is pleased to present 1477 Tyler Park Way in Mountain View. Open house Friday 9:30am1:00pm, Saturday and

Terri Couture is pleased to present 4173 El Camino Real, #13 in Palo Alto.

• Formal Entry

• Elegant Living Room with Vaulted Ceilings, Fireplace, and Built-in Cabinets

• Chef’s Eat-in Kitchen with Island, Thermador Appliances, and Wine Refrigerator

• Four Spacious Bedrooms

• Three Beautifully Designed Bathrooms

• Primary Suite Retreat Features Walk-in Closet and Stall Shower

• Interior Features Include Washer, Dryer, Central Heating, and Central Air-Conditioning

• Lovely Landscaped Yard

• Sparkling Pool

• Award Winning Oak Knoll School District

TIMELESS SOPHISTICATION. Carmel Realty Company is pleased to present 8220 Manjares Road in Carmel. Nestled on a coveted street in Monterra, is a newly built custom home offering elevated coastal living. Set on a premier view lot surrounded by majestic oaks and sweeping bay views, this 5,800 sq ft masterpiece blends timeless sophistication with designer details. A private courtyard with an outdoor fireplace welcomes you to the home, leading to a grand, light-filled great room that opens onto a spacious balcony to capture the stunning views. Please call Carmel Realty Company for more information (831) 250-6616.

Talk of the Market

signature vaulted and beamed pyramid-style ceilings with skylight and spacious living room with gaslog fireplace. The home has a beautifully updated kitchen features Craftsman-style cabinetry, granite slab counters, breakfast bar seating, and leaded glass doors to the formal dining room and foyer. Please contact Kathy at (650) 868-7677 for more information.

CHARMING CONDO.

DON’T REWARD OUTDATED MODELS - keep your equity. In just two days, David and Scott Casas sold 530 Arboleda in Los Altos for $757,000 over asking. Commissions are negotiable, the service you receive shouldn’t be.

Casas Real Estate pays for everything necessary to get your property sold: interior designer, staging, professional photography, 3D tours and floorplans, custom website, marketing, including online and social media, property inspection and pest inspections. Call Casas Real Estate before you list. Call David and Scott at (650) 823-6077 for more information.

WELCOME TO BIRDSONG COTTAGE.

Tim Allen is pleased to present 25524 Hatton Road in Carmel. This 5 bed, 3 bath 2,003 sf enchanting home is an enchanting Carmel retreat where nature, art, and refined living converge. Nestled on a .67-acre park-like setting in the coveted estate area of mid Hatton Fields, this property offers direct access to the 61-acre Mission Trail Preserve and is just a short stroll to downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Please contact Tim for more information (831) 214-1990.

WHOLE HOME RENOVATION. Mary Gullixon is pleased to present 161 Primrose Way in Palo Alto. This 4,640 sf, 5 bed and 4.5 bath home is located in the Green Gables neighborhood. This whole home renovation features designer finishes throughout the hardwood floors on the main level, and carpeted upstairs bedrooms. Its breathtaking architecture, designed by Jim Maliski in 2011 offers a resortlike rear yard with pool elevated spa, fire-place, in-ground trampoline, nd “The Barn”, which is 520 sf for poolside entertaining with rustic finishes, restaurant-style eating, and full bath. Features an office room, rooms featured on two levels. Please contact Mary at (650) 888-0860 or Brent (650) 8884898 for more information.

ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY. Sue Crawford is pleased to present 640 Los Trancos Road in Portola Valley. Stunning vistas of the hills and bay in this once in a lifetime opportunity to own 12.55 acres in Palo Alto Open Space with a Portola Valley mailing address located on an exclusive private road. Build a new estate or remodel the existing mid-century style home with expansive hill views. Please contact Sue at (650) 566-5341 for more information.

MIDTOWN GEM. Pam Blackman is pleased to present 3325 St. Michael Drive in Palo Alto. Midtown character with fresh updates and future potential. This 3 bed, 2 bath home is 1,340 sf and sits on a lot size of 6,000 sf. Freshly painted inside, new carpet, and vaulted beamed and paneled ceilings in every room including several skylights plus every room opens to the outdoors. Please contact Pam at (650) 823-0308 for more information.

ARTISTIC. Ronda Bailey is pleased to present 22933 Twain Harte Drive in Twain Harte, CA. This home is the result of a 22-year artistic and architectural journey - created not with resale in mind, but with passion, purpose, and little regard for budget. It was designed to be our last home, a deeply personal expression of everything that inspired us through our travels, reading, and study. Please contact Ronda at (209) 481-7856 for more information.

John James is pleased to present 415 Piccadilly Place 3 in San Bruno. This 2 bed, 1 bath, 816 sf home is a charming remodeled first floor condo unit. The condo has new vinyl floors. New paint, and new light fixtures. The generously sized master bedroom includes a walkin closet, and features a dining area, kitchen, and inside laundry room. Enjoy the excellent location in the complex with leafy views from the living room and bedrooms out to the mature landscaping. One covered parking space and other convenient parking is available. Please contact John at (650) 218-4377 for more information.

RARE OPPORTUNITY. Alex Wang is pleased to present 10010 and 10024 Bret Avenue in Cupertino. These two contiguous parcel homes are a rare opportunity ideal for development, multi-generational living, or rental income. Located in a prime Silicon Valley location, minutes away from Apple Park and Main Street Cupertino. The first home, 10010 Bret Ave consists of 1,284 sf interior, 3 beds and 1 bath and sits on a 9,225 sf lot. Please contact Alex at (650) 800-8840 for more information.

ELEGANT LIVING. Nicholas is pleased to present 1260 Sherman Avenue in Menlo Park. This beautiful 4 bed, 4 bathroom home is located in the award winning Los Lomitas school district. The home features a formal entry, elegant living room with fireplace and vaulted ceilings, and formal dining with a chef’s eat-in kitchen with a center island and walk-in pantry. This opens into a spacious family room with built-ins, and a main level bedroom and full bathroom. The primary suite features a walk-in closet, double sinks, oversized tub, and stall shower. Offers a lovely landscaped yard. Please call Keri at (650) 533-7373 for more information.

STYLISH TOWNHOME.

Tim Anderson is pleased to present 1477 Tyler Park Way in Mountain View. This 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,702 sf beautifully updated townhome is located in the vibrant city of Mountain View. This home provides the comfort and feel of a single-family resident.

EXCEPTIONAL ESTATE. Hugh Cornish and Christina Hengehold are pleased to present 1205 Trinity Drive in Menlo Park. This two-story, 5 bed 5.5 bath estate home offers exceptional views of San Francisco Bay Premier Sharon Heights. The home is located on the border of Atherton and sits on a Rare oversized lot of nearly threequarters of an acre. The main residence consists of 6,050

square feet, and features an attached 2-car garage. Please contact Hugh at (650) 619-6461 or Christina at (415) 722-6402 for more information.

BEAUTIFULLY

UPDATED. Kathy Bridgman is pleased to present 699 Manresa Lane in Los Altos. Gated 18-unit community just blocks to The Village, 3 bed and 3 baths home features two levels and is approximately 3,408 sf. The features 5

The completely remodeled interior features three spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet, and two stylishly updated bathrooms. The chef-inspired kitchen is equipped with sleep quartz countertops, and a skylight that floods the space with natural light. Please contact Tim at (650) 279-7281 for more information.

PRIVATE TOWNHOME

Terri Couture is pleased to present 4173 El Camino Real, #13 in Palo Alto.

Tucked inside a beautifully maintained community in South Palo Alto, this 3 bed, 3 bath highly desired endunit townhome balances convenience with modern ease. The versatile layout boasts a full bath and bedroom with separate entry on the ground level, while two spacious primary suites and a spacious rooftop patio await upstairs. Opening to the kitchen on one end and an enchanting patio retreat on the other, gathering areas that share a gas fireplace are perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. Please call Terri at (650) 917-5811 for more information.

ALTOS BANK: BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP

With Every Client. At Altos Bank, you’ll find a business-focused community bank that offers personalized, flexible whiteglove service to each and every client. The bank provides tailored banking solutions to small- and medium-sized local businesses and individuals whose needs have been increasingly ignored by the bigger banks over the last few years, said CEO Tom Vertin. At Altos Bank, clients each have their own banker they can call. You never have to deal with an 800 number and a phone tree. Altos Bank serves customers both online at AltosBank.com and from its headquarters at 467 First St., 3rd Floor, in downtown Los Altos. For more information, feel free to call them at (650) 8308089 or email RelationshipManagers@AltosBank. com. In addition to English, they currently offer service in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Tagalog.

REDUCE THE CAPITAL GAINS TAXES

On Your Home. Turn your home’s equity into tax-deferred guaranteed income with a Structured Installment Sale under Internal Revenue Code section 453. An annuity

company rated A+ by AM Best will issue an annuity for up to 40 years. Talk to Los Altos Economic Consultant Paul J. Lesti. Since 1982 he has been helping clients find the right financial solutions to fulfil their lifelong dreams. Call (650) 903-4100.

BREAK FREE FROM NERVE PAIN—DISCOVER a New Path to Relief. Burning, tingling, or numbness in your feet or hands? Trouble sleeping due to nerve discomfort? Feel like you’re wearing socks—or like your feet are taped—even when they’re not? Do you sense a “marble under the skin” when walking? Reduced sensation in your legs, feet, or hands? If you’ve been told that Gabapentin is your only option, it’s time to explore another way. Relief may be possible—without heavy medications. Call today to learn about your options. Want a faster option? Try Stimpod. 1-on1 complimentary demo! Call (650) 360-9373 to reserve your spot.

KRISTEN HOARD CREATES ILLUMINATED METAL sculptures that evoke a deep emotional connection to nature, fire, and light. Through abstract forms, vibrant dyes, and grinding patterns that reflect light, she transforms raw metal into dynamic works of art that inspire awe and presence. Kristen will be at this weekend’s Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival

PALO ALTO HIGH SCHOOL

FLEA MARKET

featuring 300 artists, 30 food vendors, entertainment on 3 stages including a fun & vibrant KidZone, 7 wineries, beer, margaritas, whiskey and mocktail options, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Special concert featuring the Megatones, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Star One Credit Union Main Stage on Saturday. Details at losaltosartsandwine.com.

APRICOT STEM FAIR AT LOS ALTOS HISTORY MUSEUM. Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Discover the future, rooted in our past - engage in hands-on STEM activities while honoring our rich rural and agricultural heritage. Cultivate curiosity with apricotthemed and nature-inspired experiences and more in the Museum Courtyard and the Los Altos Heritage Orchard. Explore, learn, and get fruity with fun! $10/ person, free to Museum members and children 12 and under. Kids, get ready! Complete a special challenge and win a cool prize while supplies last! Sponsored by the Anne Wojcicki Foundation.

CARE INDEED CAREGIVERS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF BOTH A TENDER TOUCH AND EFFICIENCY. They are team players, adept at juggling the needs of multiple residents while supporting their co-workers. They offer compassionate, professional support tailored to meet each family’s unique needs, including long-term care, private duty medical care, specialized care, and assistance for specific diseases, ensuring your loved ones receive the highest quality care in the comfort of their homes. Their dedicated team of caregivers,

nurses, and therapists addresses physical, emotional, and social wellbeing, promoting independence, safety, and overall health. Care Indeed supports families through every stage of their health journey, providing peace of mind and enhancing quality of life. Dee and Vanessa and the Care Indeed team mission is to create a better world for seniors and caregivers. Give them a call today at (650) 328-1001 or visit their website for more information.

GOT AN OLD COUCH WITH SAGGY CUSHIONS? A worn out Lay-Z-Boy recliner that has lost its charm?

Don’t toss them to the curb and spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on new furniture, come to Sterling Custom Upholstery and let them revitalize everything for a fraction of the cost. A Mountain View staple, Sterling Custom Upholstery is a family owned and operated business that has been around since 1966! Trust Michelle and her amazing crew at Sterling Upholstery to update your old or maybe just sentimental furniture with new style and an aesthetic that works for you. Head over to 1243 W El Camino Real in Mountain View today to see how to save money by transforming your old furniture to its original comfort with a brand new style!

OK, SO YOU PULLED THE BARBECUE ONTO THE DECK AND IMMEDIATELY WANTED TO PUT IT AWAY? Deck too dirty? Sweeping and hosing it down won’t clean it, right? Call Mark Carlsen for a deep-down clean pressure-washing job on that deck. He’ll wash away winter and whatever else is on that wood! Gutters clogged? He can help you with that too. Call Mark today at (650) 868-0801.

WILLOW’S MARKET IN MENLO PARK IS HOME TO THE OMG TRI TIP SANDWICH. Many say this is the best sandwich in the neighborhood. Are you a bbq lover? You don’t want to miss out on the hardwood smoked ribs, brisket, chicken and hot links they serve daily. Not to forget the unbelievable craft beer selection. They are home to over 1063 craft beers, and that includes the very popular Russian River Pliney the Elder. Stop into Willow’s Market today in Menlo Park at the corner of Middlefield and Willows Rd across from the old Sunset Magazine building. You can also give Nick a call for catering at (650) 322-0743.

Entertainment

Young star carries memoir adaptation

BY JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press Writer

“Are we racists?” That’s the blunt question posed by Bobo, a white girl living on a farm in Africa, to her horrified (and defensive) mother.

There are so many ways this threeword line reading could land wrongly — or just seem forced or mannered. But it feels thoroughly organic when voiced by Lexi Venter, an extraordinary first-time actor who gives, at age 7, one of the more compelling child performances in recent memory in “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight.”

It’s a performance that was seeded, watered and nurtured by Embeth Davidtz, an extraordinary actor herself who wrote, directed and stars in this adaptation of Alexandra Fuller’s admired 2001 memoir. One imagines Davidtz, in her triple role (and as a first-time director), had hundreds upon hundreds of decisions to make. Her most important, though, was finding and casting this youngster possessed of a wild nature, a mop of unruly hair and a face like a broad canvas waiting to be painted.

Bobo’s perspective

The movie, which chronicles one family’s life in the turbulent, waning days of white rule in Zimbabwe

(formerly Rhodesia), was not always going to be narrated by a child. Davidtz’s first attempt at adapting the memoir, told in third person, was too remote, she herself has said. Then she zoomed in on the idea of telling the tale uniquely from Bobo’s perspective.

Davidtz, who spent much of her childhood in South Africa, was drawn to the project because it recalled her own experience growing up in a world where racial inequality and violence were everywhere, but none of the adult explanations made much sense.

Bobo, 8 years old when we meet her, is the younger of two daughters of Nicola and Tim Fuller. We will soon learn that another daughter died as a toddler in a tragic drowning — one

of the reasons Nicola (Davidtz) is so emotionally tied to the family farm, as conveyed in one particularly brutal scene brimming with rage. She may not be native to the land, but her offspring is buried in its soil.

Tense setting

We begin with Bobo explaining how she’s afraid to go alone to pee in the night. “Terrorists,” as they’ve been described by the adults, might lurk anywhere, even on the way to the bathroom, carrying a gun or knife or spear.

But imaginary threats are accompanied by real ones. During the day, a trip into town with her mother necessitates an escort vehicle. “I really hope we don’t die in an ambush today,”

Bobo says casually to an armed guard. This is a child who helps Dad pack his ammo at breakfast.

The film, shot in South Africa, is set in the days before and after the 1980 parliamentary election — a crucial vote that will bring the Black majority to power in Zimbabwe under Robert Mugabe.

Davidtz has said she searched far and wide to find her star, interviewing experienced child actors but not finding the “feral” girl she needed. A Facebook search yielded Venter. Davidtz knew she was right before even meeting her in person. Working with the girl three hours a day, she did not give her a script, but rather provided guidance and let her improvise.

Nobody’s perfect, but in Venter’s performance, Davidtz has found something pretty close: a child actor who can carry an entire film and never seem like she’s acting. Bobo’s story has now been told; let’s hope we see young Venter telling many more.

Release info

“Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight,” a Sony Pictures Classics release in theaters today, has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association “for violent/bloody images, language, sexual assault, and some underage smoking/drinking.“ Running time: 98 minutes.

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Larry David teams with Obamas for new series

Larry David will bring his grumbly sensibility to U.S. history in a team-up with Barack and Michelle Obama for an HBO sketch show, the network announced yesterday.

The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” creator and “Seinfeld” co-creator will act as executive producer, writer and star of the limited series consisting of six half-hour episodes, produced by the Obamas’ company, Higher Ground.

The show marks the 78-yearold David’s return to HBO just over a year after the end of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

His “Curb” showrunner Jeff Schaffer will co-write and direct episodes.

HBO did not give a premiere date, but the show is meant to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary next year.

Show tone

Statements from some of the principals suggest the tone it will take.

“Once ‘Curb’ ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper,

harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow,” David said. “Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.”

In his statement, Barack Obama said, “I’ve sat across the table from some of the world’s most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David.”

The Obamas got into the entertainment business by launching “Higher Ground” in 2018.

Stephen King approves of ‘Institute’ adaptation

Stephen King has a rule for anyone wanting to adapt one of his books for the big or small screen. It’s basically the Hippocratic oath for intellectual property — first, do no harm.

“When you deviate from the story that I wrote, you do so at your own risk,” he says in a recent interview from his home in Maine.

“I know what I’m doing and I’m not sure that screenwriters always

do or that producers and directors always do.”

Adaptations in vogue

The industrious novelist has lately watched as a wave of adaptations are crafted for theaters or streaming platforms. It also includes the eight-episode series “The Institute,” which debuts on MGM+ on Sunday. It’s about a secret government

facility where kids with special talents — telekinesis and telepathy — are imprisoned and put to dark geopolitical uses. Their bedrooms are faithfully re-created and creepy posters — “Your Gift Is Important” and “I Choose to be Happy” — line the halls.

Does this small-screen adaptation of his 2019 book get King’s approval? “I’m talking to you, which is a pretty good sign,” he

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says, laughing. He even signed on as executive producer.

“When I write a book, it’s a single-person sport and when these people do a TV show or a movie it becomes a team sport. So you expect some changes and, sometimes, man, they’re really good.”

What’s ‘The Institute’ about?

“The Institute” stars Mary-Louise Parker as a sinister scientist and Ben Barnes as a small-town cop on opposite sides as the group of children are kidnapped and exploited. The series is faithful to the book, but includes some changes, like setting it entirely in Maine and aging the hero up so as not to appear too sadistic.

That hero — 14-year-old Luke Ellis, played winningly by Joe Freeman — is the latest youngster with special powers that King has manifested, a line that stretches back to the heroine of “Carrie,” Danny Torrance in “The Shining” and Charlie McGee in “Firestarter.”

“I thought to myself, what would happen if a bunch of kids that had psychic powers could see enough of the future to tell when certain moments were going to come along,” he says. “But the kids would be wrecked by this process

and they would be kept in a place where they could serve the greater good. It was a moral problem that I really liked.”

King says he was inspired by William Golding, who wrote the iconic “Lord of the Flies,” a dystopian novel about a group of schoolboys who while trying to survive on a remote island unlock their own barbarism.

Adaptation process

Executive producer and co-writer

Benjamin Cavell says King resists the impulse to be overly involved in the process, instead identifying people he trusts to do right by the material.

“So much of the pleasure of King’s writing is the access he gives his reader to the deepest, darkest, most private thoughts and dreams and desires of his characters; the adaptor’s task is to make all that external and cinematic,” says Cavell.

King was also pleased that the adapters of “The Institute” made sure not to change the name of Barnes’ small-town cop, Tim.

“I named him Tim because I read somewhere that no great thing was ever done by a man named Tim. And so I thought to myself, ‘Yeah, well, OK, I’ll call him Tim and he can do great things.’”

hand and sprained his wrist.

First, Herchen said he didn’t injure his hand, but he told his family that he did to avoid going to his sister’s wedding in Cabo San Lucas.

“It’s just easier to come up with an excuse like that,” Herchen said in the deposition.

Then Herchen said he broke his hand punching a bookshelf out of frustration while he was alone in his apartment, before flying to Taiwan with Ku.

“I do get mad sometimes, but I don’t remember why,” he said.

Herchen said he was embarrassed, so he told others that he broke his hand roughhousing with his brother at a bar in Cabo.

Herchen said he didn’t wear a brace in Taiwan because his hand wasn’t bothering him, but he started wearing the brace when he got back.

What the doctor says

Dr. Katherine Putz, who looked at Herchen’s hand and ordered an X-ray at El Camino Hospital, will testify in the trial.

Herchen allegedly told Putz that he broke his hand two days before seeing her on Dec. 1, 2019, and his injury was consistent with a recent fracture.

“No healing had started. So Mr. Herchen’s story of injuring his hand prior to the trip to Taiwan simply doesn’t make sense,” Davis told the jury yesterday.

Herchen’s hand injury is part of a pattern of evasion and dishonesty surrounding Ku’s disappearance, Davis said.

Herchen didn’t give Ku’s family her laptop, immediately hired a lawyer and lied about Ku continuing to use her credit cards, Davis said.

“This man has made absolutely no effort to find his wife, and that’s because he knows she can’t be located,” Davis said.

His argument

Herchen’s attorney, Chuck Smith, painted a different picture in his opening argument at the Old County Courthouse in San Jose.

Smith said Herchen is a good man who had no motive to murder Ku — his travel partner and intellectual companion.

Herchen grew up in Canada, spent time in the military and worked on a nuclear bomb detection system, and he came to California to get a PhD from Stanford, Smith said.

Herchen, who worked as an inventor for Bloom Energy, traveled often for work. Ku made his trips less lonely, and together they spoke six languages and visited caves, castles and cultural sites, Smith said.

Herchen helped create an online tutoring app for Ku and invested in her business, Smith said.

“For him, the most enriching part of his life … He had no reason to devote all that time, energy and effort, and then decide, ‘I’m sick of her, I’m going to kill her,’” Smith said.

KILLED? –––BUYS

Did she run away?

Herchen couldn’t perform sexually, so it wasn’t like he was tired of her and wanted someone new, Smith said. He had been through divorce before and he knows that would’ve been much easier than killing her in a country with the

death penalty, Smith said.

“She had the freedom and means to disappear on her own,” Smith said, suggesting that Ku ran off with a tour guide.

The first witness in the trial was Ku’s older brother by one year, George Ku, who gave some insight into their family life.

Her story

Born in 1982, Alice Ku was the youngest of six kids — five girls and George Ku. She was closest with her sister Josephine Ku, who was 10 years older and like a second mom, George Ku said.

The family moved from Taiwan to Fiji in 1989 because they were afraid of a Communist invasion, and they moved to San Jose in 1991.

George Ku said he and Alice Ku were “very close” from playing together as toddlers to navigating new environments.

The family moved to Los Gatos, and Ku graduated from Saratoga High School in 2001.

Ku did well in school, despite the competitive academics and living with eight people in a 2,300 square foot house, George Ku said.

She started tutoring as a side gig after her own tutor helped her pass a hard math test, George Ku said.

George Ku went off to college in San Diego and would see his sisters when he visited home.

Alice Ku graduated from Santa Clara University in 2006.

The parents moved back to Taiwan, and Ku moved to an apartment in Sunnyvale in 2007.

Lost touch

George Ku said he lost touch with his family after his wife had a baby and he started working 18-hour days as an investment banker.

The last time the family got together was at George Ku’s wedding in 2014. Davis showed the jury a photo from the wedding with all six kids, both parents and Alice Ku’s niece.

Herchen married Alice Ku on Oct. 6, 2017, and they lived together in a Mountain View apartment without telling her family.

Did she stay away?

Smith said Ku was the one who kept Herchen away from her family.

George Ku said he got a text on Dec. 8, 2019, from another sister, Monica Ku. A parent said Alice Ku had missed two tutoring sessions for the first time in five years.

Monica Ku went to Alice Ku’s old apartment in Sunnyvale and learned she was no longer living there, George Ku said. When the family tracked down the apartment in Mountain View, they found her dusty car sitting in the parking lot and a sign taped to the front door: “Welcome home Alice, I love you.”

Witness testimony in the case will continue Monday morning at the Old County Courthouse in San Jose.

strategies publicly in February and March. “This conversation has not been hidden,” Baier said.

The board discussed the land purchase privately until last night because negotiations with the owner were con-

fidential. The land is owned by Mountain View Owner LLC, a company that was set up specifically for the project with investors from around the world. “It’s not the perfect price … but I think on net it really is a good deal for us,” DiFazio said.

Board member Lisa Henry said that since she, DiFazio and Ana Reed were elected in November, they’ve been trying to make the best of the employee housing project.

“If we were rewinding time five years, there’s certain things we wish had been done differently. But we deal with the situation we are in right now,” Henry said.

Employees like it

Several school employees went to last night’s meeting to tell the board how they’ve benefited from moving into the new apartments. They talked about their new peace of mind, financial relief and sense of community.

Special Education Clerk Raquel Hernandez said she was struggling to afford her $3,500 rent, and now she can walk to work.

The project was spearheaded by former Superintendent Ayinde Rudolph shortly after he was hired in June 2015. But Rudolph went against recommendations to use district-owned land and instead partnered with a private developer, Miramar Capital, that was adding apartments on the neighboring property.

Already spent $85M

The district spent $85 million to construct the 144-unit building, which opened on Feb. 21.

The money came from Measure T, a $259 million bond measure for facilities approved by voters in March 2020.

The district will spend another $29 million from Measure T and facility funds to buy the land, and the remaining balance will be covered by “certificates of participation” that function like a loan.

CHAIRS –––

said in the email that the switch in payment placed her in a difficult position, where it made her look like she had misled people.

“The cost of these chairs is now being charged to individual departments, which is not consistent with the original discussion I had with Stacey (Stevenson) and the Sheriff,” Enders wrote.

Stevenson is the director of finance for the sheriff.

She signed off on chairs

In a previous email exchange, which

was released on social media, Enders emailed Corpus on March 28 requesting her approval of the massage chairs.

“A significant amount of work has gone into procuring these, in line with your vision for staff wellness. As you may recall, you had directed the Professional Standards Bureau to purchase these chairs, and $100k has been earmarked for this initiative, with commitments made to the bureaus,” Enders wrote.

Who pays?

A massage chair was delivered to San Carlos on April 18, according to an email Sgt. Jerri Cosens sent Enders on April 24. She was asked to provide an invoice for the chair, but emailed Enders asking her why if it was paid for by the wellness grant.

“I would let (Stevenson) and the Sheriff work this out. I would hope that they wouldn’t expect San Carlos to cover the cost after the item has been delivered and was originally offered to bureaus under the ruse of a general wellness expense,” Enders wrote to Cosens.

Supervisor Jackie Speier has been trying to get answers about the massage chairs since April 22, when she asked Undersheriff Dan Perea about them. Perea said he wasn't involved, and Corpus wasn’t at the meeting.

Previously denied knowledge

Speier had her first chance to publicly ask Corpus about the chairs at a budget hearing on June 24.

“I did not see that request because I would not have approved it,” Corpus said at the meeting last week.

The purchase was declined by Procurement Director Jas Sandhar, Speier said. Corpus ended up purchasing two chairs. Each one cost $6,670 for a total of $13,340, sheriff’s spokeswoman Gretchen Spiker said in April.

Other purchases

In March, the Post reported that Corpus purchased two soft-serve ice cream machines for employees in the county jails.

In January, the Post reported that she had purchased a $74,000 conference room table. The 22-foot by 10-foot table includes 12 “cooling fans” in the legs and 10 “lockable access doors.” At the time, Supervisor David Canepa said it may be the most expensive table in the history of San Mateo County.

Corpus also signed a $35,687 monthly lease in August 2023 to convert a building at 690 Broadway in Redwood City into a daycare and substation. But the plans were halted a year later, and the building remains vacant.

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Atlantic Aviation, 1259 Aviation Aviation, San Jose, Ca 95110, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are):

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN716710

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Trubooks Plus, Trubooks Plus, Truestars Reading, 2610 Creek View Meadow Ct, San Jose, Ca 95135, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Vinod Sharma, 2610 Creek View Meadow Ct, San Jose. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 6/27/25. /s/

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN717437

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, 2201 Laurelwood Rd, Santa Clara, Ca 95054, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): MECP1 Santa Clara 1, LLC, 999 17th St, Suite 200, Denver, Co, 80202. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Justin Taylor / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 6/9/25.

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BZH Construction, 716 San Antonio Rd, Suite E, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A corporation. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): SBAY Enterprises, Inc, 877 Las Lomas Drive, Milpitas, Ca 95035. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 6/23/25. /s/ Sivan Hen / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 6/24/25.

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Cultivare Designs, 1171 Lennon Way, San Jose, Ca 95125, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Emma Finter, 1171 Lennon Way, San Jose, Ca 95125. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Emma Finter / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/7/25.

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: La Bella, 1020 Terra Bella Ave, Mountain View, Ca 94043, Santa Clara County.

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Splendid Pine Forest, 1549 Willow Oaks Dr, San Jose, Ca 95125, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual

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(POST June 20, 27, July 3, 11, 2025)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN717796

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Newsha Richards, 490 W. Mckinley Ave, Unit 230, Sunnyvale, Ca 94086, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Niyosha Rahimi, 490 W McKinley Ave, Unit 230, Sunnyvale, Ca 94086. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 7/6/25. /s/ Niyosha Rahimi / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/9/25.

(POST July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 2025)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN717050

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Limo Favs, 195 South 22nd Street, San Jose, Ca 95116, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Fabian Velasco Suescun, 1514 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose, Ca 95118. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 6/10/25. /s/ Fabian Velasco Suescun / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 6/10/25.

(POST June 20, 27, July 3, 11, 2025)

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Seapot & Supreme Crab Seafood Buffet, 2115 Morrill Ave, San Jose, Ca 95132, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Seabuffet LLC, 1350 Bayshore Hwy, Ste 328, Burlingame, Ca 94010. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Chen Bin Huang / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 6/27/25.

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN717362

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Linda View, 1012 Linda Vista Ave, Mountain View, Ca 94043, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Partnership The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Terra Bella I LLC, 3460 W. Bayshore Rd., Ste #104, Palo Alto, Ca 94303. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 6/1/25. /s/ Randal Tsuda / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 6/24/25.

(POST June 27, July 3, 11, 18, 2025)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN717022

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Athena Aura, 471 Acalanes Drive, Apt 24, Sunnyvale, Ca 94086, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual

The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Yahong Han, 471 Acalanes Drive, Apt 24, Sunnyvale, Ca 94086. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Yahong Han / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 6/9/25.

(POST June 20, 27, July 3, 11, 2025)

of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious

(POST July 3, 11, 18, 25, 2025)

10100 Bubb Road, Cupertino, Ca 95014, Santa Clara County. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 11/14/2018. /s/ Kevin Ridout / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 5/23/25.

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN717255

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Juice & Jalapeno, 6326 Nepo Dr, San Jose, Ca 95119, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual

The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Ignacia Congdon, 6326 Nepo Dr, San Jose, Ca 95119. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Ignacia Congdon / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 6/18/25.

(POST July 3, 11, 18, 25, 2025)

Individual The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Eloisa Guzman, 76 Limewell Ct, San Jose, Ca 95138. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 7/3/25. /s/ Eloisa Guzman / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 7/3/25.

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN717500

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Aliine, 520 Santa Rosa Dr, Los Gatos, Ca 95032, Santa Clara County.

The business is owned by: An Individual

The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Lauren Jisser, 520 Santa Rosa Dr, Los Gatos, Ca 95032 . Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Lauren Jisser / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 6/27/25.

(POST July 3, 11, 18, 25, 2025)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN717485

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bi Salon Corporation, 1969 Tully Rd, Ste 30, San Jose, Ca 95122, Santa Clara County.

The business is owned by: A corporation. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Bi Salon Corporation, 1969 Tully Rd, Ste 30, San Jose, Ca 95122. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 6-26-25. /s/ Anh Tu Ngyuen / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 6/26/25.

(POST July 3, 11, 18, 25, 2025)