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BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
The attorney for former San Mateo County Community College Chancellor Ron Galatolo said his client is being painted as a “privileged white party boy” by the District Attorney’s office in its embezzlement case.
Jurors yesterday listened to the county’s accusations against Galatolo, 62, of Menlo Park, of taking bribes from contractors, tax fraud, misappropriation of public funds, conflict of interest and embezzlement over a 10-year period, while Galatolo’s attorney attempted to convince jurors as to why he is an “innocent” man.
Deputy District Attorney Joseph Cannon, representing the county, said this was a case of greed, dishonesty and
corruption. Galatolo committed crimes in his personal and professional life, leading to a total of 27 felony counts.
Cannon focused on the luxurious seats for sporting and concert events, foreign trips and sports cars Galatolo had a taste for.
Cannon showed jurors a 1963 Corvette that Galatolo told the DMV he bought for $2,500, while the car’s value was $50,000. Galatolo bought the car from Burl Durmonnd with two checks—one for $2,500 that he made and another for $47,500 that Brigitte Greenstone, his then girlfriend, made, Cannon said.
Cannon said Galatolo showed a pattern by also buying a 2006 Chevy SSR for $1,000 with two checks. Galatolo
[See CHANCELLOR, page 18]
BY DANIEL SCHRAGER Daily Post Staff Writer
MICROSOFT OUTAGE: Microsoft’s Azure cloud portal, which runs Office 365, Minecraft and other services, was out yesterday due to issues with its global content delivery network services. This widespread outage comes a week after Amazon’s AWS service faced a similar global outage.
FED CUT: The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate yesterday for a second time this year as it seeks to shore up economic growth and hiring even as inflation stays elevated. The move comes amid a fraught time for the central bank, with hiring sluggish and yet inflation stuck above the Fed’s 2% target. Fed Chair Jerome Powell also cautioned that further rate cuts
[See THE UPDATE, page 4]
The Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commission recommended the city move forward with a plan to install a new artificial turf field at El Camino Park.
The commission voted 4-1 Tuesday to support the findings of a con-
sultant study on the topic, which recommended replacing the aging turf field while launching a pilot program on how to better use grass at city parks.
Commission Chair Nellis Freeman said the proposal balances long-term environmental concerns with the immediate need to resurface the fields
at El Camino. “It allows us to maintain reliable field access now and at the same time, keep working toward our long-term sustainability improvements,” Freeman said.
The park, which is one of three in the city with an artificial turf field, was supposed to be resurfaced in
[See TURF, page 18]
Republican leaders in Congress said it’s all or nothing yesterday as they rejected a Democratic push to carve out food aid funding for more than 40 million Americans who stand to lose it as part of the government shutdown. Democrats have repeatedly voted
against reopening the government as they demand that Republicans negotiate with them to extend expiring health care subsidies.
But they pushed for expedited approval of legislation to continue funding for the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program, or SNAP, in the meantime.
“It’s simple, it’s moral, it’s urgent,” Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said as he called for passage of the SNAP funding yesterday. Senate
[See STAMPS, page 19]
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BY DANIEL SCHRAGER Daily Post Staff Writer
Anyone hoping to be the next San Mateo County Sheriff has less than a week to apply for the role.
Yesterday, the county launched an online application for the sheriff position, which has been open since Christina Corpus was fired Oct. 14 for corruption, after voting Tuesday night to appoint the next sheriff rather than hold a special election.
The application is due Nov. 5 at noon.
Supervisors will conduct interviews and select finalists on Nov. 6, before holding a public forum on Nov. 10 and making a decision on Nov. 12.
State law requires applicants to be
registered to vote in the county and have never been convicted of bribery, perjury or embezzlement or theft of public money. Candidates must also have certification from the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training or have four years of law enforcement experience.
Board’s requirements
The board is looking for someone with experience in management, law enforcement administration and budgeting, according to the application. Other qualifications listed include knowledge of state and county law and ability to develop policies for the department.
Along with a headshot, bio and resume, applicants are asked to submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications, leadership philosophy, priorities for the office, experience managing a large budget and philosophy regarding prisons. Each applicant will also submit a video detailing why they want to be the next sheriff.
A statement from the county said that each applicant’s profile will be published on its website, although the website currently says that “candidate profiles will be available after the finalist selection phase.”
The county didn’t respond to the Daily Post’s request for further information.
The position pays just under
$362,000 a year. The new sheriff will serve the three years remaining on Corpus’ term.
The board has 30 days from the time an office comes open to either appoint a replacement or call a special election, according to the county charter.
Supervisors waited until Judge Nina Shapirshteyn denied Corpus’ appeal to be reinstated before deciding how her replacement would be chosen. Shapirshteyn previously ruled the county had to wait 14 days to fill the position in order to hear Corpus’ petition.
Yesterday the San Mateo County Deputies’ Association put out a call for sheriff candidates to apply for an endorsement.
A man was shot while seated in a vehicle over the weekend, Redwood City Police said yesterday.
Police were alerted to the shooting on Saturday at 11:50 p.m. when a hospital called to report that a gunshot victim was in the ER, according to a statement from Lt. Jeff Clements. The 20-year-old told police that he was in a car when he was shot by an unknown suspect somewhere in Redwood City, but did not know exactly where, Clements said.
The case is still under investigation, but information about the case was only released after the Post inquired about the shooting.
Clements said police are also investigating the death of a man who was found lying on the driveway to the parking structure at 1900 Broadway on Sunday at 2:30 a.m. The man had obvious head trauma, and is believed to have fallen from a higher level of the parking structure, but that case is also under investigation.
Police ask that anyone with information about either incident call (650) 780-7100.
weren’t guaranteed, citing the lack of economic reports and sharp divisions among 19 Fed officials who participate in the central bank’s interest-rate deliberations.
DEPUTY CONVICTED: An Illinois jury has convicted a sheriff’s deputy of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 to report a suspected prowler. The jury announced the verdict against Sean Grayson yesterday.
San Mateo County Coroner’s Office: Oct. 28
Peter Escher, 85, of Millbrae
Maria Arabelo Rivera, 68, of Daly City
Bruce Alexander Fraser, 62, of San Carlos
Keith Michael McVicker, 70, of Half Moon Bay
Consuelo Connie Falcon, 90, of San Mateo
El Camino Hospital in Mountain View: April 16
Franklin Abraham Beyda, a boy
Naeem Jamil Dababneh, a boy
Ian Allen Gomez, a boy
Ahana Gupta, a girl
Everly Lynn Hendrickson, a girl
Nawab Singh Mahal, a boy
Ratanak Adrien Mao, a boy
Ellery Grace Skavdal, a girl
Ray Soo, a boy
Everett Zane Veater, a boy
Eleanor Erickson Yamat, a girl
April 15
Raj Chaplot, a boy
Hailey Ruei Shi Chiu, a girl
Yazhi Divya Karthikeyan, a girl
Grace Gloria Godfrey, a girl
Karina Lara Kamboj, a girl
Jaiden Ronic Kulkarni, a boy
Rex Ma, a boy
Ryan Francis Noorshams, a boy
Alexander Bruce Russell, a boy
Noya Salinas, a girl
Benjamin Carreirao Sperry, a boy
Aurora Zhiyu Su, a girl
Ryan Wells Tang, a boy
Zain Syed Tariq Quadri, a boy
Jameson Beau Tran, a boy
Felix Frederick Wardell, a boy
Eli Yang, a boy
Luca Yang, a boy
Andrew Tang Zhang, a boy
Hugo Zhang, a boy
April 14
Avi Raghunath Bhargava, a boy
Isaac Law Chan, a boy
Aloe Alexandra Thi Truong Cruz, a girl
Genevieve Grace Gomez Galvez, a girl
Eliza Nayeli Jimenez, a girl
Tavishi Krishnamurthy, a girl
Marshall Griffin Liujaw, a boy
Roman Cesar Nunezkavapalu, a boy
Noe Rassakhatskiy, a boy
Riya Manthan Shah, a girl
Mohammed Musa Shareef, a boy
Leo Zimufan Wang, a boy
Serena Zeng, a girl
April 13
Elisa Ahmadi, a girl
Minha Firasath Ali, a girl
Mario Lamasgurrola, a boy
Shen Wang L Liu, a girl
Reeva Rutuja Pachpande, a girl
Alara Prashanth Pai, a girl
Nathan Roberto Rosales Medina, a boy
Klay James Tipton, a boy
Geraldine “Geri” Kinyon (80), lifelong Palo Alto resident, Cubberley High School class of 1962, and UC Santa Cruz graduate, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, surrounded by her family.
A former Santa Clara County social worker turned professional photographer, Geri was beloved for her boundless heart and humor. Devoted mother to four children, she served as a second mother to countless others, offering shelter, comfort, kindness, and encouragement to all in need.
She lifted the community through school projects, children’s theater, fundraising, public events, and quiet support in personal crises. A tireless advocate for the less fortunate, she ensured no one faced hardship alone. Her loss is the world’s; she changed countless lives as a trusted confidante and leaves an enduring legacy of love.
Preceded in death by husband Andrew Kinyon and parents Eithel and Cedric Kidder. Survived by children Jonathan, Lori, Chris, and Charles Kinyon; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two beloved nieces.
A celebration of life will be held in spring at Mitchell Park; date TBD.
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
A controversy over beds in the Millbrae police station caused two county supervisors to clash.
Recent news reports claim that Millbrae Capt. Eamonn Allen is living in the Millbrae police station because his home is in Idaho.
During a heated board meeting on Tuesday, where the board voted 3-2 to appoint the next sheriff to complete fired Sheriff Christina Corpus’ term, Supervisor Noelia Corzo brought up an interview David Canepa did regarding Allen living in the Millbrae police station, criticizing what Canepa said.
It is common practice for most law enforcement agencies to have a sleep-
ing room for deputies who work night shifts or have a long drive home and the Millbrae situation isn’t particularly special, Corzo said.
The sleeping quarters predate the time Corpus was elected sheriff, Corzo said. Before being elected, Corpus was the Millbrae captain. Corzo also said the story about Allen’s living situation was leaked by Corpus supporters. Allen has been a critic of Corpus, calling for Corpus to resign during a press conference earlier this year.
But Canepa rebuffed Corzo’s criticisms, saying he only wanted to look into the county’s policy regarding sleeping quarters and conduct an independent investigation to understand how the beds should be used. He said he is looking after taxpayer dollars by asking for an investigation.
If Corzo does not believe good government is in looking into the policy, Canepa said he didn’t know what to tell her. At this point, Supervisor Ray Mueller jumped in, as the two were talking over one another. Mueller asked Canepa, who is the board president, to do his job in leading the meeting.
Allen did not respond to the Post for comment.
Rumor leads to claim
Allen, a captain in charge of policing in Millbrae, recently filed a claim against the county for a rumor that Corpus allegedly spread.
Allen filed a claim against the county on Oct. 14, the day the board fired Corpus for various allegations, including conflict of interest, retaliation and false arrest.
Corpus allegedly told another sergeant that Allen had an alleged affair with Associate Management Analyst and Corpus’ former friend, Valerie Barnes, the claim states. Barnes also works in the Millbrae police department.
The sergeant then told Barnes what he had heard from Corpus, which Barnes then told Allen.
A deputy “loyal to Sheriff Corpus” also posted the allegations, and the rumor quickly spread in the sheriff’s office, Allen wrote.
Allen is the second captain to file a claim against the county, following a claim by former Capt. Brian Philip, who resigned instead of arresting the sheriff’s deputy union president, Carlos Tapia. Philip has since filed a lawsuit.
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ
Daily Post Staff Writer
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Sgt. Joe Fava has filed a claim against San Mateo County after fired Sheriff Christina Corpus placed him on administrative leave for complaining that she was mishandling and delaying investigations.
Fava, who deals with internal affairs investigations, filed a claim on Aug. 1 against the county for the retaliation he experienced by Corpus, former chief of staff Victor Aenlle, Undersheriff Dan Perea, Assistant Sheriff Serigo Enriquez and Lt. Irfan Zaidi. Fava did not state an exact amount of damages because he fears he may be fired, but estimated them to be over $10,000, according to the claim.
After the deputy union filed a complaint in August 2024 with the California Public Employment Relations
Board, or PERB, about Aenlle, Fava said he started noticing changes in the “legitimacy and integrity” of the internal affairs department, according to the claim. Fava wrote in the claim that he was retaliated against after supporting the union and wasn’t being given work assignments.
‘Mystery’ investigations
The internal affairs department manages investigations into deputies. Investigations are limited because of possible conflicts of interest that could cause impartiality, Fava wrote.
Fava was ordered by Zaidi to open “mystery” investigations in September 2024 without any information, the claim states. That same month, he was removed from the daily operations of international affairs and wasn’t allowed to communicate with the county coun-
cil and was removed from the meeting, Fava wrote.
Fava was also ordered by Zaidi not to accept a former employee’s reinstatement and to fire them in October 2024, according to the claim.
HR complaint, leave
Fava filed an HR complaint in November 2024 after receiving a report from another deputy stating that he was directed to enter false information to promote Aenlle from a reserve deputy to a full-time officer, according to a claim.
The Board of Supervisors fired Corpus for not disclosing her close relationship with Aenlle and for requesting that he be promoted, according to county attorneys.
“I was ordered not to release any information to the county,” Fava wrote.
“I believed I was not being given a substantive work assignment as illegal retaliation for my support of the union and opposing illegal conduct.”
Fava was put on leave four days after the Post printed a story based on documents Corpus’ attorneys had filed in court, 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.”
Fava’s badge, gun, building access card, and ID were confiscated and he is not allowed to leave his house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during weekdays, according to the claim.
“I am now being subjected to a meritless IA investigation because of my reports of unlawful conduct,” Fava wrote in his claim.
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Times shown are when a report was made to police. Information is from police department logs. All of the people named here are innocent until proven guilty in court.
OCT. 15
3:16 p.m. — Hit-and-run causes injuries, 300 block of Oregon Expressway.
OCT. 16
8:50 a.m. — Vehicle accident causes injuries, 3000 block of Alexis Drive.
5:03 p.m. — Vehicle accident involving a cyclist, Churchill and Castilleja avenues.
OCT. 17
1:05 p.m. — Grand theft, 1000 block of E. Meadow Circle.
OCT. 19
6:37 p.m. — Jose Ramirez Nunez Jr., 20, of East Palo Alto, arrested for shoplifting and possession of a fake ID, Stanford Shopping Center.
OCT. 20
10:17 a.m. — Grand theft, 400 block of University Ave.
OCT. 21
7:38 a.m. — Vehicle stolen, 2000 block of E. Bayshore Road.
9:15 a.m. — Ulisses Zopellatle Hernandez, 21, of San Jose, arrested for DUI and hit-and-run, University and Lincoln avenues.
10 a.m. — Burglary at Silicon Valley International School, 151 Laura Lane.
1:51 p.m. — Auto burglary, 400 block of Bryant St.
OCT. 23
10:12 a.m. — Shoplifting at Safeway, 2811 Middlefield Road.
2:07 p.m. — Robbery, Bryant St. and E. Meadow Drive.
7:12 p.m. — Check fraud, 7100 block of Palo Alto Ave.
8:40 p.m. — Home burglary, 2500 block of Greer Road.
8:56 p.m. — Home burglary, 3100 block of Morris Drive.
10:16 p.m. — Auto burglary, 400 block of Bryant St.
10:24 p.m. — Peter William Vankuran, 51, of Mountain View, arrested for public drunkenness, 300 block of California Ave.
FRIDAY
6:49 a.m. — Gavin Lamar Mour, 45, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 500 block of Webster St.
10:02 a.m. — Vehicle accident causes injuries, El Camino and Hansen Way.
12:49 p.m. — Henda Lao Zhang, 26, of San Francisco, arrested for shoplifting, Stanford Shopping Center.
3:25 p.m. — Taza Lee Thomas, 41, of San Jose, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and on a warrant, Alma St. and Channing Ave.
5:32 p.m. — Robert Dean Thomas, 36, of Stockton, arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license and on a warrant, Oregon Expressway and Waverley St.
6:05 p.m. — Nicole Polo, 26, of Salinas, arrested for shoplifting, Stanford Shopping Center.
7:38 p.m. — Petty theft, 200 block of Emerson St.
11:07 p.m. — Juan-Luis Gomez Arriaga, 28, of East Palo Alto, arrested for DUI, University and Lincoln avenues.
OCT. 18
11:34 a.m. — Bicycle stolen, Comstock Circle.
12:29 p.m. — Bicycle stolen, 700 block of Campus Drive.
3:53 p.m. — Identity theft, 400 block of Jane Stanford Way.
5:07 p.m. — Bicycle stolen, 300 block of Santa Teresa St.
11:15 p.m. — Kellan Charles King, 23, of New York, arrested for public drunkenness, Stanford Stadium.
11:43 p.m. — Jason Patrick Burnthorn, 29, of Pleasanton, arrested for public drunkenness, Stanford Stadium.
MONDAY
10:14 a.m. — Jeffery Lopez Diaz, 38, of Redwood City, cited for being under the influence of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, Burgess Drive and Alma St.
11:49 a.m. — Burglary, 100 block of E. Creek Drive.
12:34 p.m. — Stolen vehicle recovered, 300 block of Sharon Park Drive.
12:38 p.m. — Petty theft, 2400 block of Sand Hill Road.
2:05 p.m. — Fraud, 1100 block of Almanor Ave.
2:54 p.m. — Fraud, 1700 block of Bay Laurel Drive.
2:59 p.m. — Fraud, 1000 block of Almanor Ave.
9:16 p.m. — Lawrence Lee Domina, 31, of Martinez, cited for resisting police, 1800 block of El Camino. He’s then taken to Sequoia Hospital after he says he swallowed three grams of fentanyl and a plastic bag. Incident handled by Atherton police.
TUESDAY
9:23 a.m. — Oscar Cespedes Patricio, 39, transient, cited for drug possession, Michigan Ave. and Annapolis St. Incident handled by Menlo Park police.
SATURDAY
9:51 p.m. — Homeowner sees a young man she doesn’t know in her backyard and when the man sees her, he and others flee the property, 300 block of Grove Drive.
OCT. 15
3:50 p.m. — Nicholas Boyles, 35, of Mountain View, cited on a warrant, 1100 block of Armand Drive.
OCT. 17
7:33 a.m. — Cristian Vera Rueda, 25, of San Jose, cited on warrants, 1100 block of W. Fremont Ave.
OCT. 20
6:48 a.m. — Anfal Ferhi, 21, of San Francisco, arrested for public drunkenness, El Camino Hospital.
10:28 a.m. — Grand theft at Costco, 1000 N. Rengstorff Ave.
10:42 a.m. — Grand theft at the Post Office, 211 Hope St.
10:55 a.m. — Home burglary, 1300 block of Mercy St.
2:16 p.m. — Battery, El Camino Hospital.
4:33 p.m. — Battery, Shoreline Amphitheater.
8:39 p.m. — Theft at Target, 555 Showers Drive.
10:33 p.m. — Home burglary, 1000 block of Tulane Drive.
TUESDAY
4:01 p.m. — Enelida Lima Lopez, 38, of Redwood City, arrested for DUI and driving with a suspended or revoked license, Middlefield and Marsh roads.
OCT. 23
1:33 a.m. — Elias Suriana Lemus, 25, of Redwood City, arrested for public drunkenness and on a warrant, 400 block of Stanford Ave.
11:56 p.m. — Jose Juan Solorio, 47, of East Palo Alto, arrested on a warrant, Douglas Court.
SATURDAY
3:45 a.m. — Darren Harold Stuart, 64, of San Mateo, arrested for possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia, as well as for driving with a suspended or revoked license, Hurlingame Ave. and Middlefield Road.
SATURDAY
12:58 a.m. — Henry Enriquez Morales, 34, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, El Camino and Chestnut St. Citation given by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
1:50 a.m. — Gary Edward Dekker, 50, of San Mateo, arrested on a warrant, Redwood City Caltrain Station. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
1:57 a.m. — James Eddie Barnes, 34, of Redwood City, arrested for public drunkenness, 900 block of Veterans Blvd.
2:01 a.m. — Natalia Marae Jamaca, 32, cited on a warrant, Blomquist and Maple streets. Citation given by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
2:10 a.m. — Vehicle stolen, 2000 block of Helena Way.
2:35 a.m. — Auto burglary, 15th Ave.
3:18 a.m. — Cristobal Jesus Cardona Orozco, 21, of San Mateo, arrested for DUI and assault with a deadly weapon, 850 Brewster Ave. 10:05 a.m. — Ofamooni Wendal Tuipulotu, 31, arrested on warrants, 600 block of Chestnut St. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
10:32 a.m. — Dominic Francisco Vigil, 39, arrested on warrants, Redwood City Caltrain Station. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
10:41 a.m. — Roque Magallanes Avila, 50, of Redwood City, cited on a warrant, Rolison Road and Annette Ave.
10:51 a.m. — Joachim Piliote Maka, 35, cited for battery, San Mateo County Jail. Citation given by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
11:10 a.m. — Jeanette Orozco, 34, of Redwood City, cited on a warrant, Rolison Road and Annette Ave.
3:03 p.m. — Person in a pig mask trying to steal candy, Broadway.
3:35 p.m. — Christian Jimenez Recendez, 37, cited on a warrant, Veterans Blvd. and Chestnut St. Citation given by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
9:26 p.m. — Ludbin Aroldo Lopez, 33, of Redwood City, arrested for DUI that causes injuries and, later, for bringing drugs into a jail, 2400 block of El Camino.
SATURDAY
7:01 a.m. — Two men seen holding what appear to be bolt cutters, Woodside Road and I-280. The men flee when a sheriff’s deputy tries to talk to them.
OCT. 23
Time not given — Vehicle vandalized, 500 block of Chestnut St.
5 a.m. — Auto burglary, 1100 block of Greenwood Ave. Tools and an instrument stolen.
6:32 p.m. — Man steals items from a store, 1100 block of Industrial Road.
8:50 p.m. — Veronica Andreevna Zaytseva, 21, of San Carlos, arrested for hit-and-run and driving with a suspended or revoked license, 100 block of Crestview Drive.
FRIDAY
5:58 p.m. — Eduardo Pina Marcial, 41, arrested for DUI, El Camino and North Road.
SATURDAY
6:45 p.m. — Alejandra Plancarte Garcia, 27, cited for shoplifting, Harbor Blvd. and Industrial Road.
TUESDAY
7:15 a.m. — Karsen J. Tittle, 33, cited on warrants, 600 block of Clipper Drive.
731 E. Charleston Road, 94303, 4 bedrooms, 1717 square feet, built in 1957, Song Family Trust to Bartholomeus Nabbe for $2,900,000, Sept. 3
3728 Carlson Circle, 94306, 4 bedrooms, 1753 square feet, built in 1952, Kamradt Living Trust to Min and Willi Wu for $2,935,000, Sept. 30
3314 Bryant St., 94306, 2 bedrooms, 904 square feet, built in 1949, Joan and Martin Ragno to Dong Jia for $3,200,000, Sept. 30
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1150 Sevier Ave., 94025, 4 bedrooms, 1350 square feet, built in 1947, Anthony and Ronald Snowden to Lion
Share Investments LLC for $1,000,000, Sept. 12
431 Hamilton Ave., 94025, 3 bedrooms, 870 square feet, built in 1951, Nancy Melgar to Steven and Bonnie Lam for $1,200,000, Sept. 8 (last sale: $345,000, 01-08-10)
1585 Holt Ave., 94024, 3 bedrooms, 1244 square feet, built in 1953, Left Coast Buyers LLC to Kellogg and Kay LLC for $2,850,000, Oct. 2 (last sale: $2,700,000, 09-2525)
2111 Latham St. #321, 94040, 2 bedrooms, 1206 square feet, built in 1978, Ying-Ying and Richard Pang to Patricia and Luis Mederos for $870,000, Sept. 30
(last sale: $330,000, 0513-20)
125 Grandview Drive, 94062, 3 bedrooms, 2300 square feet, built in 1915, Hunt Family Trust to Yue and Jingyan Li for $1,790,000, Sept. 10 (last sale: $435,000, 03-01-91)
245 F St., 94063, 3 bedrooms, 970 square feet, built in 1950, Jaime Meza to Vanessa and Bassam Dgheim for $1,550,000, Sept. 9 (last sale: $700,000, 09-26-06)
26 Avondale Ave., 94062, 3 bedrooms, 1860 square feet, built in 2019, Daniel Kim to Ju and Shih-Yao Hsu for $1,600,000, Sept. 10 (last sale: $1,590,000, 0902-22)
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There are 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, including a mainlevel primary suite with outdoor access. A second mainlevel bedroom suite features an outside entrance from the side patio and a sliding glass door to the rear yard. A third suite is found upstairs, ideal for guests, plus three bedrooms each open to a balcony for fresh-air enjoyment.
Positioned near the Los Altos and Cupertino borders, this home offers an unbeatable Silicon Valley lifestyle with access to acclaimed Cupertino schools.
Five documentaries were honored Sunday night in Palo Alto as the 28th UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival) wrapped up its 11-day run with the theme MESSAGES FOR THE FUTURE. Over those two weeks, 60 films from all over the world were screened and discussed with the audience members and forty filmmakers present. Taking the prize for UNAFF Grand Jury Best Documentary was THE LIBRARIANS about the chilling effect of bookbanning crusaders targeting vulnerable librarians. The UNAFF Grand Jury Best Short Documentary award went to THE CHANGEBAKER, a heart-breaking story of a Colombian bakery owner in North Carolina who champions his immigrant community while facing heightened ICE activity. THE TRUE STORY OF TAMARA DE LEMPICKA AND THE ART OF SURVIVAL, which follows De Lempicka as she reinvents herself multiple times throughout the decades and her impact and legacy in art history, won the award for Best Cinematography. Investigating the biggest crises of our time through the unexpected lens of mathematics, the film COUNTED OUT took the prize for Best Editing. The festival’s Youth Vision award was given to COMPARSA about two sisters in Guatemala using art, joy and performance to unite their community against gender violence.
The 28h UNAFF Visionary Award acknowledges the exceptional career of Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, whose valiant representation in Congress for more than 30 years, marked by unwavering devotion to the principles of our democracy, the highest ethical standards and strong approval from her constituents, embodies the kind of values we seek to emphasize in our theme, MESSAGES FOR THE FUTURE.
Please visit www.unaff.org website for more details.
SPEND A THRILLING HALLOWEEN EVENING at The Ameswell Hotel with Midnight at the Masquerade, an interactive Murder Mystery dinner in our Apollo Pavilion on the event lawn. Doors open at 6 p.m. Arrive in costume or your best Venetian mask and step into a world of glamour, secrets, and suspense. Enjoy a chef-curated threecourse meal and themed cocktails as you unravel the mystery. It’s the perfect way to kick off your Halloween night before heading out to the city. rogerbarandrestaurant.com/halloween/
ON NOV. 1-2, BARRE3 LOS Altos invites the community to celebrate its Grand (Re)Opening weekend at 249 1st St., Los Altos. Guests can enjoy free classes all weekend, light refreshments and small bites, and a raffle featuring prizes from local businesses. The studio will also offer exclusive membership promotions for new and returning clients. Experience barre3’s signature fullbody workout that combines strength, cardio, and mindfulness in a refreshed, inspiring space. Learn more at barre3.com/studio-locations/los-altos.
MOVIE NIGHT. PALO ALTO COMMONS will be hosting a special viewing of the 2025 PBS Documentary, Caregiving, on Thursday, Nov. 6th from 4:30 to 7 p.m. From Executive Producer Bradley Cooper, Caregiving is the story of paid and unpaid caregivers navigating the challenges and joys of this deeply meaningful work. Enjoy complimentary pre-movie treats and intermission snacks. Seating is limited. RSVP by Nov. 3rd to Molly at mjohnson@ firstlighthomecare.com or Eleanor at elanuza@ wqliving.com. Palo Alto Commons is located at 4041 El Camino Way.
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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.
JOIN IMPASTO FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING. The Black & White Truffles of Piemonte, Wednesday, Nov. 12. Chef Kristjan D’Angelo and his team will serve a multi- course tasting showcasing black & white truffles, paired with exceptional Piemonte wines presented by Vias Imports. This event will sell out quickly, so call (650) 486-1506 now!
ONE OF THE BETTER RESTAURANTS on the peninsula awaits you. Sundance the Steakhouse has been offering fine dining to the socially hungry public for over 50 years in Palo Alto. Call Andrea at 650 321 6798. She’ll tell the same thing as you make a lunch or dinner reservation. Prime rib is the main fare they’re famous for but don’t let that stop you from also enjoying a filet mignon or lobster dinner. All fresh seafood all the time and a world class wine list gives one a pretty nice picture of how Sundance rolls. Check the website and hope to see you soon. Sundance the Steakhouse is located at 1921 El Camino Real.
lied to the DMV, while it relies on people to be truthful on their applications because they can’t audit everything, Cannon said.
Galatolo allegedly took bribes from 4 contractors, Karim Allana, Rich Henry, Paul Burton and Brian Borthman, Cannon said.
‘Good to be king’
When his then-wife, Lore Lehr, would ask him how he got tickets to certain events, Galatolo would say “It’s good to be king” every time, according to Cannon.
Galatolo received tickets to the Super Bowl 50 championship game in Santa Clara, the Warriors’ first game in the Western Conference Finals, game 5 of the NBA finals in 2017, a game at Texas Cowboys’ Stadium on Oct. 8, 2017, a San Jose Sharks playoff game in 2019 and a Kanye West concert, Cannon said.
For the Texas Cowboys tickets, Galatolo reported the gift as costing $150 on his tax statements, according to Cannon.
Galatolo took trips to the Himalayas, where he rode a helicopter with Allana and always had firstclass tickets, Cannon said.
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Chuck Smith, Galatolo’s attorney, said the county has made his client look like a “privileged white party boy” and the evidence has been distorted.
Galatolo made his money honestly and worked to make sure contractors were not discriminated against, Smith said. For instance, Allana is the only “brownskinned” contractor the college district has, Smith said.
Galatolo failed to disclose any gifts because he would reciprocate the generosity, so he didn’t have to report them, Smith said.
Smith said the “DA’s star witness,” Lehr, is an exwife with an axe to grind and she is a proven liar. She
is upset Galatolo did not give her money to move to Oregon, Smith said.
His lieutenant will testify
Smith also said former vice chancellor of facilities, Jose Nunez, who took a plea bargain on Jan. 5, 2022, after being hit with 15 felonies, is being “spoon-fed” by the DA’s office to tell a story that makes Galatolo look guilty. Cannon said Nunez, who has a military background, saw Galatolo as his commanding officer and would refer to him as “the old man,” always following his orders.
Nunez is accused of embezzlement for steering a contract for a solar power system to a Palo Alto firm, perjury, and using college district resources to help a college trustee, Tom Mohr, get re-elected to the district’s board.
Galatolo made sure contractors would be picked for projects for personal financial interest, Cannon said.
Smith said Galatolo never showed any favoritism towards contractors and McCarthy was picked to develop a building at Canada College because it was under the budget the district had. Smith asked jurors if that sounded like corruption.
His one mistake
Galatolo only made one mistake that the county can call him out on, Smith said. Galatolo mistakenly claimed on his tax statement that he donated to Santa Rosa College when they were asking for donations to help relieve students after a fire in 2017, Smith said.
That mistake would have only cost him an extra $700 in back taxes. It’s a $700 mistake, Smith said.
Galatolo suddenly resigned in August 2019, and days later, the Post reported that Wagstaffe’s office was investigating him. The case has taken many twists and turns over the years leading up to Galatolo’s 2022 arrest after a lengthy investigation.
Today will be the second day of a trial expected to end in late January, District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said. Jurors will be hearing testimony from Tom Pfeuffer, the man who sold Galatolo the 2016 Chevy and Durmonnd,
2024. Community pushback led the city to commission the study, which was conducted by Lloyd Consulting Group.
Anthony Stevenson, a civil engineer for Lloyd, said the group found that a grass surface at the current field likely wouldn’t meet demand and would provide worse access during the winter.
“The study is very clear that a native natural grass field is not able to provide the amount of use as a turf field can, especially in Palo Alto (with) wet and rainy winters,” Stevenson said at the meeting.
Stevenson also said replacing the current turf field with real grass would cost between $1.5 and $2 million and take 18 months.
Initially criticized
An initial draft of the study was released in August but met with criticism by some members of the public, who were concerned about the environmental impacts of turf.
“Once it’s installed, it will be there for years, leaching toxins, shedding micro-plastics and generally causing environmental and health issues down the road,” Andrea Wald said during the public comment period.
Even after revisions, several commenters expressed concern that the study was biased towards artificial turf.
Sole dissenter
Shani Kleinhaus, the one member of the commission to vote against the proposal, cited environmental concerns as the reason for her decision.
“What guides me on this is that plastic is toxic, cradle to grave,” Kleinhaus said. “Recycling (turf) is often even more toxic than just burying it in a landfill.”
Stevenson said that there’s no way to “completely address the health and environmental concerns that some of the public has voiced” with a turf field. The
proposal will go in front of city council Nov. 18.
Council will use the study to guide its decisions regarding the city’s other turf playing fields – two at the Mayfield Soccer Complex at the Stanford/Palo Alto Playing Fields and one at Cubberley Community Center.
Mayfield is expected to be resurfaced by December while Cubberley is due for new turf in 2028.
Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., angrily objected to the Democratic request, calling it “a cynical attempt to provide political cover” for Democrats to continue the shutdown, now in its 29th day.
“We’re not going to let them pick winners and losers,” Thune said. “It’s time to fund everybody.”
If Democrats want to prevent damage from the shutdown, "they can end the shutdown," Thune said.
The increasingly pointed statements from lawmakers on Capitol Hill reflected growing frustration and pressure that is building as the SNAP deadline looms and federal workers face missed paychecks this week.
Vulnerable families could see federal money dry up soon for some other programs, as well — from certain Head Start preschool programs to aid for mothers to care for their newborns through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as WIC.
Another group at risk from the shutdown — members of the military — won't miss a paycheck on Friday, as the Trump administration plans to tap existing accounts to cover their payroll.
SNAP deadline looms
The Department of Agriculture has posted on its website that the SNAP benefits will end tomorrow.
“Bottom line, the well has run dry,” the statement read.
Almost two dozen states have filed a lawsuit arguing that President Donald Trump’s administration has the money to continue the benefits and is legally required to do so. Schumer said that SNAP benefits have never stopped during previous government shutdowns and that Trump is “picking politics over the lives of hungry kids.”
Republican leaders, in turn, blamed Democrats. The solution, they said, was for Democrats in the Senate to allow for passage of their short-term funding patch that has so far failed 13 times in that chamber.
“Things are getting really tough on
the American people,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said yesterday.
The House has been out of session since mid-September, and Johnson is resolute that he will not bring the chamber back until the Senate has passed a bill to fund the government. The House passed the bill Sept. 19.
Senate Democrats have shown no signs publicly that they are backing away from their insistence that a government funding bill also include help for millions of Americans who purchase health insurance coverage on the exchanges established through the Affordable Care Act.
Still, Thune told reporters there’s been a “higher level of conversation” with Democrats this week and that he may soon get personally involved.
But the underlying dynamics of the impasse remained the same. Thune said that he’s assured the Democrats all along that they could have a vote on a bill to extend health care subsidies “as soon as they’re ready to open up the government.”
In addition to the SNAP benefits, several other government services face critical shortfalls if the shutdown continues.
Air traffic controllers missed their paychecks on Tuesday and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed concerns that flight delays could multiply as increasingly stressed-out controllers call out sick.
Pay for the military tomorrow had also been in doubt. But the Trump administration plans to move around $5.3 billion from various accounts to cover it, with about $2.5 billion of the funding coming from Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks that was signed into law this summer.
The transfers were first reported by Axios and confirmed by a senior White House official who was unauthorized to discuss the situation and granted anonymity.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the shutdown could reduce GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 by as much as 2 percentage points.
But the CBO said it expects much of the spending that was halted on government pay and programs to be made up once government reopens.
As Republicans objected to the legislation to continue SNAP benefits, Democrats said they'd also support a similar bill from Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, who has separate legislation to immediately fund the program.
But Thune said Republicans won't allow a piecemeal process.
