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Council OKs new rules for renos
BY DANIEL SCHRAGER Daily Post Staff Writer
Los Altos residents will need to install electric outlets near existing gas appliances if they decide to renovate their homes.
For gas vs electric appliances
Los Altos City Council unanimously voted to update its building code Tuesday night, requiring homeowners with gas appliances who decide to renovate make their homes easier to convert to electricity. Under the ordinance, renovated homes must have a 125-volt, 20-amp outlet within three feet of any gas-powered stove, dryer or water heater. They also have to be wired with a path to a 240-volt circuit, according to a report by Stephanie Williams, who serves as the planning commission’s
representative to council. Space near a gas furnace has to be reserved for possible future installation of a heat pump and homes with outdoor gas appliances need to open breaker space for electric replacements.
The code doesn’t apply to repairs, safety improvements or projects that
wouldn’t otherwise need electrical permits. Mobile homes, houses without proper electrical capacity, ADUs and emergency housing shelters are also exempt.
The new code encourages residents who replace their air conditioning to install a two-way electric system that includes a heat pump, but they can still comply with the code by installing sep-
[See RULES, page 30]
Stop signs headed to Alice’s
BLM INVESTIGATION: The Justice Department is investigating whether leaders in the Black Lives Matter movement defrauded donors who contributed millions of dollars during racial justice protests in 2020. In recent weeks, federal law enforcement officials have issued subpoenas and warrants as part of an investigation into the Black-led organizations that helped spark a national reckoning on systemic racism. The investigation invites fresh scrutiny to a foundation whose leaders in recent years have faced criticism about their public accounting of donations. But the recent burst of investigative activity is also unfolding at a time when civil rights groups have raised concerns about the Trump administration targeting left-leaning groups.
NO LONGER PRINCE:
Buckingham Palace says that King Charles III is stripping his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence. In a statement, the palace says Andrew will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and not as a prince. He will move from his Royal Lodge residence into [See THE UPDATE, page 31]
SMC
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
Caltrans is looking to place a stop sign at the Woodside intersection where a bicyclist died two months ago, as some residents feel like there could be more improvements to the traffic.
Eric Biron, 53, of Redwood City, was hit by a pickup truck on Aug. 29 at the intersection of Skyline and La Honda roads, near Alice’s Resturant, and died after being taken to Stanford Hospital.
Woodside officials held a meeting on Wednesday with Caltrans and Supervisor Ray Mueller to gather residents’ input on improving the intersection.
Resident Cristen New said it’s not only the August accident that concerns residents, but also the traffic on La Honda that gets backed up to Friars Lane.
“This is a busy and hazardous area and
[See STOP, page 30]
Sheriff lawsuits are piling up
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
San Mateo County has been sued three times this month for Christina Corpus’ retaliatory actions against employees.
Sergeants Joe Fava, Javier Acosta and Hector Acosta and Sheriff’s Food
and Nutrition Services Director Ana Miramon filed lawsuits against the county, Corpus and former chief of staff Victor Aenlle.
The Acosta brothers filed a lawsuit on Oct. 10 against the county, Corpus and Aenlle for an internal affairs investigation into alleged misconduct with
Javier Acosta with an underage intern. Hector Acosta is the head of the sergeant’s union, and the Acosta brothers claim that Javier Acosta being put on leave is retaliation, according to the lawsuit.
The lawsuit comes after Javier Acos-
[See LAWSUITS, page 30]
CALTRANS presented this map of road signs it plans to place at the Four Corners intersection of Skyline Boulevard and La Honda Road in Woodside. Caltrans map.
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Country is running out of pennies
The United States is running out of pennies.
President Donald Trump’s decision to stop producing the penny earlier this year is starting to have real implications for the nation’s commerce. Merchants in multiple regions of the country have run out of pennies and are unable to produce exact change. Meanwhile, banks are unable to order fresh pennies and are rationing pennies for their customers.
One convenience store chain, Sheetz, got so desperate for pennies that it briefly ran a promotion offering a free soda to customers who bring in 100 pennies. Another retailer says the lack of pennies will end up costing it
millions this year, because of the need to round down to avoid lawsuits.
“It’s a chunk of change,” said Dylan Jeon, senior director of government relations with the National Retail Federation.
Penny problem
The penny problem started in late summer and is only getting worse as the country heads into the holiday shopping season.
To be sure, not one retailer or bank has called for the penny to stick around. Pennies, especially in bulk, are heavy and are more often than not used exclusively to give customers change. But the abrupt decision to get rid of the pen-
ny has come with no guidance from the federal government. Many stores have been left pleading for Americans to pay in exact change.
“We have been advocating abolition of the penny for 30 years. But this is not the way we wanted it to go,” said Jeff Lenard with the National Association of Convenience Stores.
Trump announced on Feb. 9 that the U.S. would no longer mint pennies, citing the high costs. Both the penny and the nickel have been more expensive to produce than they are worth for several years, despite efforts by the U.S. Mint to reduce costs. The Mint spent 3.7 cents to make a penny in 2024, according to its most recent annual report, and
it spends 13.8 cents to make a nickel.
The Treasury Department said in May that it was placing its last order of copper-zinc planchets — the blank metal disks that are minted into coins. In June, the last pennies were minted and by August, those pennies were distributed to banks and armored vehicle service companies.
Banks running out
Troy Richards, president at Louisiana-based Guaranty Bank & Trust Co., said he’s had to scramble to have enough pennies on hand for his customers since August.
Richards said the $1,800 in pennies the bank had were gone in two weeks.
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VITAL STATISTICS
Deaths
Oct. 30
Christine Borg, 76, of Daly City
Ruy Uyu, 97, of Daly City
Oct. 29
William Grant Merritt, 77, of Belmont
Births
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto:
April 15
Mia Adalay Loza Pizano, a girl
Penelope Anne Markoulakis, a girl
Remi Meyappan, a girl
Axel Fernando Molina Diaz, a boy
Ailany Nohemi Ortiz Taquis, a girl
Zhuri Ji Gwan Patel, a girl
Aleyza Perez Serna, a girl
Matthew Fernando Ramirez Rangel, a boy
Angel Vieira Souza, a girl
Josephine Zoey Tran, a girl
Micah Duece Turituri, a boy
Zhilan Yangwang, a girl
April 14
Alany Jaslin Cano Garcia, a girl
Edgar Noyce Dudnik, a boy
Dana Elrous, a girl
Aanya Ichapurapu, a girl
Jacob Wilson Lawrence, a boy
Lindsy Lu, a girl
Roohi Goyal Maheshwari, a girl
Ngahe Suel Mapa, a boy
Juliet Marchese Franco, a girl
Valerie Marchese Franco, a girl
Ava Sophia Mobarrez, a girl
Dawson Warren Alan Nutt, a boy
Nathaniel Abesamis Papa, a boy
Arya Jaimin Patel, a girl
Elora Laviline Pickering, a girl
Skye Hugh Rhee, a boy
April 13
Felix Zerui Wang, a boy
Michael Moyu Xi, a boy
William Ernest Green
Nov. 19, 1936 – Oct. 17, 2025 ¢ ¢
Longtime Palo Alto resident, William Ernest Green, 88, passed on Friday, Oct. 17 at home in the arms of his wife, Loretta, surrounded by their children and grandchildren.
Bill, as he was known, fled the snow in Rochester, New York and arrived in Palo Alto in 1971, satisfying his dreams of living in California.
He joined the legal staff of Boise Cascade, then a paper and forest products company with an office on University Avenue. Several years later, he established William E. Green & Associates on Hamilton Avenue where he practiced intellectual property, business, real estate and patent law. He frequently did legal work for non-profits and churches and refused to charge them. He continued in private practice until two years ago when he became ill with esophageal cancer.
Having been chairman of the Rochester Planning Commission, Bill jumped back into that work when he served on the Palo Alto Planning Commission. He was chair of the Palo Alto Red Cross and was elected to the National Red Cross Board of Governors.
Over the years, he also served on the National United Way board and the board of the Williams Company, a Tulsa energy corporation. He was also on the board of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, based in Silicon Valley, the Philanthropic Ventures Foundation and the planning board of the Gamble Garden Center.
Bill was a lifetime golfer, a member of the Stanford University Golf Course, and a devoted fan of track and field as well as a star runner on his college track team. He was also an enthusiastic jazz fan, listening for hours to musicians such as Miles Davis, Johnny Smith, Carmen McCrae and Dexter Gordon. He and Loretta traveled all over the world to track meets, jazz festivals and on ocean and river cruises.
He was born Nov. 19, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Rev. William E. Green and Edna Mann Green. He grew up in Pittsburgh, where he graduated with a BS in chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. After several years as a chemist at US Steel, he changed course, applying to law school. Bill graduated from the Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh where he served as editor of the Duquesne Law Review.
Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Loretta Martin Green; their daughters, Nicole and Lisa Green, their son Roderic Green (Tammy), seven grandchildren, and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by their son Bill, a 1980 track Olympian, who was fifth in the line of William Ernest Greens.
A celebration of his life will be held at UAMEZ (University AME Zion church) in Palo Alto on November 10 at 11am, where attendees are asked to dress casually in golf, jazz, San Francisco 49er, Pittsburgh Steeler or track and field memorabilia -Bill’s passions.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made by Zelle to the Bill Green Jr. Track and Field Scholarship which is being administered through the Peninsula Bay (CA) Links, Inc. Zelle: peninsulabayfinance@gmail.com (Please add: “Bill Green Track and Field Scholarship“ in the comments).
Dr. (Robert) Clarke Brooks
May 14, 1943 ~ October 18, 2025 ¢ ¢
Dr. (Robert) Clarke Brooks of Los Altos, CA passed away on 10/18/2025 at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, CA at 1:30 AM.
Clarke was a graduate of Drew University (BS), the University of Chicago (PhD), and Palmer College of Chiropractic West (DC).
His first career was in biochemical research. He did a postdoc at the Smithsonian Institution Radiation Biology Lab, and worked in R&D at several medical technology companies, including Syntex and Becton Dickinson. He also had a startup with a colleague (Mark Nokes) called FOxS Labs that developed a fiber optic sensor to measure O2, CO2 and pH in critically ill patients, and was subsequently bought by Puritan Bennett.
His second career was in chiropractic health care. He was an advocate of complementary and alternative medicine, and an intuitive, gifted and caring healer. He was beloved by his patients and devoted to helping them heal in the most natural way possible.
Clarke was a voracious reader and lover of nature, especially plants and birds. He was an avid cyclist in his youth. He had devout yoga and meditation practices, and was a loving husband and father.
Born in New Brunswick, NJ, and from Milltown, NJ, Clarke was the son of the late Robert Maurice Brooks of Newton NJ and the late Martha Regina Fehrer Brooks of Sayreville NJ, and also the stepson of the late Yvonne Cecile Marie Reuse Brooks of Newton, NJ.
Dr. Brooks is survived by his wife of 51 years, (Mary) Adeline Shrewsbury of Los Altos, CA, daughter Regina Adeline Shrewsbury Brooks (Mark) of Sunnyvale, CA, the family cat Bear of Los Altos, CA, brother Rene Brooks (Benedicte) of Morristown NJ and Sister Elizabeth Brooks Sisson (James) of Richmond, CA. He is predeceased by his sister, Janice Brooks of Redwood City, CA.
There will not be a memorial service. Remembrances can be posted on https:// www.legacy.com/ and https://www.spanglermortuary.com/obits
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Second Harvest of Silicon Valley (https://impact.shfb.org/fundraiser/6797277), and Camphill Village Minnesota (https://www.camphillmn.org).
Geraldine “Geri” Kinyon
1945-2025 ¢ ¢
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.
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HALLOWEEN PHOTOS
Maya and Sean D. of Mountain View, left, Giorgio C., top right, and Theo James Manese Cayabyab, bottom right, are all dressed up and ready for Halloween.
OPEN LETTER TO THE MENLO PARK CITY COUNCIL
Adopt the Downtown Parking Plazas Ordinance
October 30, 2025
Mayor Combs, Vice Mayor Nash, and Councilmembers Taylor, Schmidt, and Wise, We urge you to adopt the Downtown Parking Plazas Ordinance without delay. Menlo Park needs more affordable housing, and we need to move faster to identify the best sites. Adopting this ordinance now will:
1. Respect the voters’ mandate. 150% of the required signatures, showing broad resident support for a public vote before repurposing the downtown parking plazas.
2. Save public resources
3. Keep housing on schedule. developers can focus work on the most suitable housing sites now, rather than 6–12 months
This ordinance is narrow in scope and simple in effect: if the City wants to accept a proposal to repurpose the downtown parking plazas, residents get a vote. It does not prevent the Council from advocating for projects you believe serve the public interest - you can make that case directly to voters.
Meanwhile, Menlo Park can advance housing where it makes the most sense. By adopting the ordinance now, you can accelerate the site selection process for the housing we need, while demonstrating your trust in the people of Menlo Park.
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El Camino project might impact hub
BY DANIEL SCHRAGER Daily Post Staff Writer
San Mateo County’s plan to redesign El Camino Real could bring changes to Palo Alto’s University Avenue Transit Center, SamTrans officials told the Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission.
The commission received a report on the Grand Boulevard Initiative, a $750 million plan to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians while promoting transit along 22 miles of El Camino Real, Wednesday night.
The project is being run by SamTrans, along with Caltrans and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, but will include a stretch of Santa Clara County because SamTrans’ El Camino bus route ends at Palo Alto’s transit center.
Project goals
Cassie Halls, the agency’s manager of major corridors, said the goal of the project is to modernize El Camino and make it more vibrant.
“It was designed to move autos quickly and is now kind of a hodgepodge of being both a main street as well as trying to be this high speed (cars) experience,” Halls said.
While its impact on Palo Alto will be limited to the roughly half-mile stretch of El Camino between Sand Hill Road and University Avenue, commissioners asked SamTrans to consider potential improvements to Palo Alto Station, which lies between El Camino and Alma Street, like adding signs and clearly-marked drop-off areas.
“How it interfaces with El Camino is just enormously frustrating and it does have the sense of being a legacy, something that was there for many decades that definitely could use improvement,” Commissioner Cari Templeton said during the meeting.
Templeton also suggested the project’s organizers look into improving water pumps on El Camino under the University Avenue overpass to prevent flooding.
Traffic, space concerns
Vice Chair Bryna Chang asked SamTrans to keep in mind Palo Alto’s plans to increase the amount of housing downtown, combined with Senate Bill 79, which encourages housing near transit centers.
“All of those things would increase the amount of multi-modal traffic,” Chang said.
Commissioners expressed support for the project’s goals, although some had questions about how realistic the plan is.
“We have a set amount of space curbto-curb… How are we going to make everything fit?” Commissioner Bart Hechtman said.
Halls said the project’s planners are wrapping up the process of getting feedback from the different cities impacted by the initiative and creating an action plan.
By 2026, they hope to submit project initiation documents. After that, they’ll seek final approval and incrementally roll out the changes over the next six to ten years, Halls said.
Man found dead
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
Redwood City is investigating a man found dead in a driveway.
Hugo Diego Garcia Varela, 40, a transient, was found lying in the driveway to a parking structure at 1900 Broadway on Sunday at 2:30 a.m., according to Lt. Jeff Clements.
The man had obvious head trauma and is believed to have fallen from a higher level of the parking structure, Clements said. Emergency medical care responded to the scene and pronounced Varela dead.
Police believe Varela fell from the ground level to the lower level of the parking structure, Clements said.
Thieves target museum
Just days after a brazen burglary at the famed Louvre museum in Paris garnered international media attention, someone broke into a storage facility belonging to the Oakland Museum of California and made off with more than 1,000 items, police said in a news release.
Oakland Police Department officials
said they are working with the FBI’s Art Crime Team to investigate a burglary at the off-site storage facility that took place at about 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 15.
The thieves made off with jewelry, laptops and Native American baskets, among other things, according to police.
Rabid bat found near playground
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
A bat with rabies was found in Portola Valley near the Little People’s Park playground, a county health official said yesterday.
The bat was found on Oct. 24 by a resident, according to county health spokesman Preston Merchant. The bat was captured and taken to the Peninsula Humane Society, where it was put down, Merchant said.
About rabies
Rabies is a fatal disease that people can get by getting bitten or being exposed to an infected animal’s saliva, according to Merchant.
“Encounters with rabid animals in San Mateo County are very rare, but we take every case seriously,” Dr. Kismet Baldwin-Santana, county health officer,
said in a statement. “Never touch a bat or other wild animal, even if it looks sick or injured and keep your pets’ rabies vaccination up to date.”
In Palo Alto, coyotes have been spotted more frequently, also putting small pets in danger, Animal Control officer Jeannette Washington said in a previous statement.
Anyone who may have been in contact with the bat is recommended to contact their medical provider.
Local numbers
In San Mateo County, there has been an average of two bats per year that have tested positive for rabies over the past 11 years, according to Merchant, including two this year.
Any bats that look sick, injured or dead should be reported to the Peninsula Humane Society at 650-340-7022.
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Open enrollment: What to expect
Higher prices, less help and a government shutdown all hang over health insurance markets as shoppers start looking for coverage this week.
The annual enrollment window for millions of people to pick an individual plan opens tomorrow in nearly all states, and a heavy dose of politics weighs on this year’s search.
The federal government shut down earlier this month as Democrats in Congress demanded negotiations to extend enhanced tax credits that have helped people buy coverage the past few years. Republicans say they won’t negotiate until Democrats vote to reopen the government.
Stuck in the middle are insurance customers, many of whom will be facing the biggest premium hikes they’ve seen in years and may be forced to consider changing plans.
The first deadline is in 6 weeks
Shoppers will have until Jan. 15 in most states to find a plan for 2026, but have to make their choice by Dec. 15 if they want coverage starting Jan. 1.
This is the main chance people with individual coverage have every year to find a plan for the next year. More than 24 million people enrolled in individual plans for 2025, according to KFF, which studies health care issues.
People can buy a new plan with help from income-based tax credits through insurance marketplaces set up in every state. Former President Biden’s administration beefed up that help with enhanced tax credits during the Covid pandemic. Those are set to expire this year unless Congress works out an extension.
Shoppers also can find options outside these marketplaces — sometimes for a lower price — but they won’t get tax credit help.
You may see price hikes
KFF has said that premiums, or the cost of coverage, will jump around 20% next year on average. But the expiring tax credits could cause coverage costs to more than double for some.
Insurance has become more expensive because care costs are rising, a big
worry for Americans. Insurers also set prices assuming the extra tax credits would expire — and that healthy people who paid little for coverage in 2025 might not return because of that.
The higher prices aim to make up for that lost revenue, said Karan Rustagi, a Wakely Consulting Group health actuary who works with insurers.
The higher prices may not change even if Congress restores the enhanced tax credits before the enrollment window ends. It can take insurers weeks to complete rates with regulators and then update their systems and customer handbooks, Rustagi noted.
Help may be harder to find
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in February cut funding by 90% for a federal program that provides navigators who help people find coverage.
That will lead to less free help in more than two dozen states that rely on the federal government to run their health insurance marketplaces. Kaye Pestaina, a vice president with KFF,
said help like this is especially important for first-time shoppers who need to predict their income to get tax credit help.
That task can be especially challenging for seasonal workers or others who see their income fluctuate.
“That one-on-one assistance is going to be really important,” Pestaina said. “It’s not intuitive.”
What you can do
Shoppers can get a sense for their options by checking their state marketplace. You can find that by visiting healthcare.gov.
Fill out the application for tax credit help first, said Joshua Brooker, a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based independent insurance agent. That will tell you whether any help is available to you now. That assistance will automatically be updated if the enhanced tax credits are renewed. Then pick a plan.
Agents say many people procrastinate on insurance shopping. That can make it tougher to find help as sign-up deadlines approach.
Questions with senior care? Ask Vanessa
Dear Vanessa
My mother’s dementia is progressing, and I recently hired 24/7 caregivers. This is all new to me - what should I realistically expect, and what are your recommendations?
Betsy
Dear Betsy,
First, take a deep breath. Entering 24/7 care is a big transition - not just for your mother, but for you and the caregiving team as well. Dementia care is one of the most complex, humbling, and yet deeply meaningful journeys anyone can take. It teaches patience, flexibility, and empathy like few other experiences can.
The first thing I always remind families is this: dementia care is not static. What works today may not work next week. The disease changes the brain in unpredictable ways, which means our approach has to evolve constantly. Caregivers who succeed in this field share one essential quality- openness. They’re willing to unlearn what they “already know,” adapt their methods, and try again tomorrow. You don’t want someone who says, “I’ve done this for years; I know exactly what to do.” Dementia doesn’t follow anyone’s script.
When new caregivers begin, expect what I call a “radio-tuning” period. Even the most seasoned professionals need time to understand your mother’s unique rhythms - what calms her, what triggers her, how she prefers to be approached. During this stage, there will be small mistakes, trial-and-error moments, and lessons learned. That’s normal. What matters most is that communication stays open, timely, and honest among everyone involved - you, the caregivers, and the agency or care manager.
I’ve also learned that managing a 24/7 team is less about control and more about empowerment. Catch your caregivers doing something right - not just when
Dementia Care, Level Up
they make a mistake. A simple “I noticed how patient you were when Mom got agitated” can motivate more growth than a dozen corrections. Caregivers who feel seen and supported are far more likely to stay engaged, compassionate, and consistent.
And please, avoid comparisons. Saying “The day shift does it better than nights” or “So-and-so never had this problem” might seem harmless, but it quietly builds division and blame. Instead, invite teamwork: “Let’s learn what worked for the morning shift and build on it together.” Dementia care succeeds when the team works like yin and yang - balancing each other’s strengths, filling in each other’s gaps.
Understand, too, that caregiver burnout is real. Round-the-clock care means constant emotional and physical labor. Encourage regular breaks, rotate shifts strategically, and check in on their well-being. A rested, respected caregiver is your best investment in your mother’s quality of life. Finally, extend grace - to them and to yourself. This journey will stretch your patience and heart, but it will also reveal deep reservoirs of love you may not have known you had. Progress in dementia isn’t measured by “improvement” but by moments of peace, connection, and dignity. A shared laugh, a gentle touch, a calm afternoonthese are victories worth celebrating.
Warmly, Vanessa
Times shown are when a report was made to police. Information is from police department logs. All of the people named here are innocent until proven guilty in court.
PALO ALTO
SATURDAY
2:30 a.m. — Christopher Ron Owen, 39, of Los Altos, arrested for petty theft and identity theft, Downtown Palo Alto Caltrain Station.
9:06 a.m. — Jaleila Sharee Blaettler, 24, of San Francisco, arrested on a warrant at Palo Alto Police Dept., 275 Forest Ave.
9:49 a.m. — Customer skips out on the bill at a restaurant, 400 block of California Ave.
9:55 a.m. — Petty theft, 2000 block of Channing Ave.
10:49 a.m. — Robbery, 1900 block of El Camino.
12:14 p.m. — Petty theft from a vehicle, 4200 block of Pomona Ave.
4:46 p.m. — Madhuvanti Gia Mukherjee, 22, of Stanford, arrested for shoplifting, Stanford Shopping Center.
6:46 p.m. — Petty theft, Palo Alto High School.
7:24 p.m. — Jose Cruz Paredones Guevara, 35, transient, arrested for running a red light, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting police, Orinda St. and Matadero Ave.
8:24 p.m. — Battery, Downtown Palo Alto Caltrain Station.
SUNDAY
12:14 a.m. — Fabian Mathew Wills, 34, transient, cited on a warrant, 400 block of High St.
1:35 a.m. — Burglary at a business, 4200 block of El Camino.
2:28 a.m. — Burglary at McLaren, 4192 El Camino.
11:17 a.m. — Vandalism, 500 block of Arastradero Road.
12:23 p.m. — Resident comes home to find a woman sitting at his kitchen table, drinking his wine, 2600 block of Bryant St. He tells her to leave and calls police, meanwhile discovering the home has been rummaged through. Police find and arrest Sabina Blanco, 31, of San Francisco, for burglary, battery against police (for allegedly spitting on an officer) and possession of drug paraphernalia.
1:46 p.m. — Vehicle accident causes injuries, Louis and Embarcadero roads.
2:39 p.m. — Yuxin Shi, 27, of Santa Clara, arrested for shoplifting, Stanford Shopping Center.
2:45 p.m. — Vandalism, 700 block of Colorado Ave.
8:39 p.m. — Petty theft, 3100 block of Greer Road.
STANFORD
OCT. 19
1:09 a.m. — Bicycle stolen, 400 block of Arguello Way.
9:17 a.m. — Electric bike stolen, 500 block of Mayfield Ave.
MENLO PARK
MONDAY
1 a.m. — Jose Alberto Mora Jr., 48, of Menlo Park, cited for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia, as well
as on a warrant, Ringwood Ave. and Middlefield Road. Incident handled by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
TUESDAY
8:45 a.m. — Maria Hernandez, 73, of Menlo Park, cited on a warrant, 1100 block of Carlton Ave.
11:16 a.m. — Fraud, 300 block of Ambar Way.
1:32 p.m. — Jeffrey Dean Kamm, 35, of Concord, arrested for being under the influence of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, Merrill St. and Santa Cruz Ave.
2:18 p.m. — Duy Kieu, 54, cited on two warrants, Bayfront Expressway and Marsh Road.
2:28 p.m. — Medication stolen, 100 block of Constitution Drive.
2:42 p.m. — Eduviges Morales Garcia, 35, of Redwood City, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, El Camino and Oak Grove Ave. Incident handled by Atherton police.
MOUNTAIN VIEW
SEPT. 15
11:23 a.m. — Camille Wright, 33, of Los Altos, cited for furnishing tobacco to a minor at Fatty Zone, 1398 W. El Camino.
SEPT. 17
5:02 a.m. — Julian Garcia, 51, of Mountain View, cited for drug possession, El Camino.
9:37 p.m. — Timiza Rivera, 35, of San Jose, cited for theft at Walgreens, 1905 W. El Camino.
OCT. 21
1:53 a.m. — Markus Beck, 48, of Santa Clara, arrested for attempted burglary, 500 block of Sylvan Ave.
6:41 a.m. — Burglary at Erik’s Deli, 1350 Grant Road.
11:15 a.m. — Grand theft, 1900 block of Montecito Ave.
2:53 p.m. — Naomi Garcia, 45, transient, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and on a warrant, California St. and San Antonio Road.
2:54 p.m. — Ryan Coe, 34, of Mountain View, cited on a warrant, 800 block of Leong Drive.
4:03 p.m. — Home burglary, 700 block of W. Middlefield Road.
4:09 p.m. — Vehicle stolen, 2500 block of Leghorn St.
4:34 p.m. — Theft at Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St.
5:47 p.m. — Jay Grochoske, 61, of San Jose, cited on a warrant, 600 block of San Antonio Road.
6:54 p.m. — Muaadh Ahmed, 23, of San Jose, arrested for identity theft, having a gun in a vehicle and probation violation, Highway 237 and El Camino.
10:47 p.m. — Theft at Safeway, 580 N. Rengstorff Ave.
OCT. 22
2:55 a.m. — Christian Lozano Guerra, 25, of Mountain View, arrested for burglary and prowling, 300 block of Ortega Ave. Heber Martinez, 34, of Mountain View, arrested for burglary, prowling and possession of burglary tools, and 27-year-old Jordy Bautista Jeronimo of Mountain View arrested for burglary, prowling and possession of burglary tools and drugs.
2:44 p.m. — Battery, Shoreline Amphitheater.
6:25 p.m. — Theft at Walgreens, 121 E. El Camino.
9:10 p.m. — Jose Guardado
Sanchez, 36, of Mountain View, cited on a warrant, 1300 block of Terra Bella Ave.
10:56 p.m. — Theft at CVS, 2630 W. El Camino.
11:59 p.m. — Julius Lagrimas, 18, of Sunnyvale, arrested for possession of marijuana for sale, 1400 block of Montecito Ave. Cesar Zavala, 19, of Mountain View, cited for possession of cannabis for sale and Joaquin Rivera, 18, arrested for possession of a dirk or dagger.
LOS ALTOS
TUESDAY
8:59 p.m. — Harley Levin, 21, of Los Altos, arrested on a warrant, St. Joseph and Foothill Expressway.
ATHERTON
WEDNESDAY
6:55 p.m. — Fraud, 1-99 block of Marsh Road.
NORTH FAIR OAKS
SUNDAY
4:48 a.m. — Miguel Angel Prieto, 27, of unincorporated San Mateo County, cited for possession of cocaine, 100 block of Nottingham Ave.
REDWOOD CITY
SUNDAY
2:30 a.m. — Police find a man unconscious and with
obvious head trauma in the driveway of a parking structure, 1900 block of Broadway. He dies of his injuries. The death is under investigation, but police believe it is most likely that he fell from the structure.
2:54 a.m. — Home burglary, 17th Ave.
7 a.m. — Carlos Barajas Cortes, 44, of Redwood City, arrested for public drunkenness and possession of narcotics and other drugs, 100 block of Roosevelt Ave.
9:20 a.m. — Man reported to be ripping items off a wall at a business and harassing an employee, 2400 block of El Camino. Armando Estrada Garcia, 45, of Menlo Park, arrested for being under the influence of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting police.
12:41 p.m. — Electric bike stolen, Hopkins Ave.
1:08 p.m. — Garage of a home broken into and a bike and other items stolen. Location not disclosed.
1:26 p.m. — Vehicle stolen, Grand St.
2:16 p.m. — Two women reported to be fighting each other in a drive-thru, El Camino.
5:28 p.m. — Monica Marie Montoya, 50, of San Mateo County, arrested for drug possession, Jefferson Ave. and Fulton St.
7:03 p.m. — Home burglary, Woodside Road.
8:55 p.m. — Jose Arnulfo Melendez Garcia, 54, of Palo Alto, arrested for DUI and driving with a suspended or revoked license, Woodside Road and Highway 101.
8:59 p.m. — Seth William Vasquez, 33, of San Jose, arrested for DUI and driving with a suspended or revoked license, 1100 block of Broadway.
SAN CARLOS
OCT. 24
11:18 a.m. — Destiny Nicholle Case, 48, arrested on a warrant, 500 block of Old County Road.
8:31 p.m. — Traffic collision causes minor injuries, Howard Ave. and Old County Road.
SATURDAY
10:30 a.m. — Mail stolen, 1000 block of Hewitt Drive.
10:46 p.m. — Daniel Joseph Jones, 40, of unincorporated San Mateo County, cited for possession of a shopping cart that belongs to a retailer, 900 block of El Camino.
BELMONT
MONDAY
8:50 a.m. — Jeffery Taylor Moore, 33, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, El Camino and Harbor Blvd. Incident handled by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
As the temperature drops and winter approaches, it’s time to prepare your home for the chilly months ahead. Winterizing isn’t about staying warm - it’s about protecting your home from the elements, saving money on energy bills and avoiding costly water damage.
ROOFING SERVICES
Real Estate
The Post prints the latest real estate transactions:
PALO ALTO
2842 Greer Road, 94303, 3 bedrooms, 1118 square feet, built in 1951, Whitney Living Trust to Madeline and David Jeng for $3,300,000, Sept. 29
880 Moana Court, 94306, 3 bedrooms, 2434 square feet, built in 1959, Nelson Family Trust to Natasha and Nikita Jeswani for $3,300,000, Oct. 1
2668 Ross Road, 94303, 3 bedrooms, 1444 square feet, built in 1946, Mashhadian Living Trust to Zhu and Mao Family Trust for $3,380,000, Sept. 30 (last sale: $174,000, 09-01-85)
EAST PALO ALTO
431 Wisteria Drive, 94303, 3 bedrooms, 1110 square feet, built in 1951, Wei Toh to Natalie Asborno for $1,200,000, Sept. 12 (last sale: $700,000, 0719-21)
3523 Oak Drive, 94025, 4 bedrooms, 2380 square feet, built in 1978, Siegler Trust to Barbara and Jon Greiner for $2,600,000, Sept. 12
ATHERTON
24 Adam Way, 94027, 6 bedrooms, 10348 square feet, built in 2013, Jefferson Properties LLC to Jstli Development LLC for $22,000,000, Sept. 12 (last sale: $13,800,000, 10-11-19)
LOS ALTOS
450 1st St. #306, 94022, DD 1St Street Group LLC to Mazzara Trust for $2,899,000, Sept. 29 (last sale: $2,675,000, 07-2125)
1025 Border Road, 94024, 3 bedrooms, 1904 square feet, built in 1961, Miller Living Trust to Siru and Mark Hsu for $3,412,500, Oct. 2
LOS ALTOS HILLS
MENLO PARK
600 Willow Road #6, 94025, 2 bedrooms, 1334 square feet, built in 1996, Sheila Rajashekara to Tracy Goepel for $1,412,500, Sept. 8 (last sale:
$1,530,000, 05-15-19)
2142 Sand Hill Road, 94025, 3 bedrooms, 1740 square feet, built in 1971, Coskun Ural to Aileen Whyte for $1,560,000, Sept. 10 (last sale: $1,750,000, 0611-18)
12540 Robleda Road, 94022, 3 bedrooms, 2439 square feet, built in 1953, Savin Holdings Lp to Li and Weihuang Guo for $3,600,000, Sept. 3 (last sale: $1,100,000, 02-08-12)
MOUNTAIN VIEW
280 Easy St. #120, 94043, 2 bedrooms, 967 square feet, built in 1964, Agile Home Solutions LLC to Hsiu-Chu Cheng for $760,000, Sept. 30 (last sale: $525,000, 12-05-24) 153 Irene Court, 94043,
3 bedrooms, 1352 square feet, built in 2000, Sheldon Living Trust to Sebastian and Candice Sy for $1,450,000, Oct. 1 (last sale: $645,000, 10-11-10)
PORTOLA VALLEY
3 Oak Forest Court, 94028, 6 bedrooms, 5670 square feet, built in 1991, Taran Trust to Sarah and Karim Fateem for $5,205,000, Sept. 12
WOODSIDE
171 Old La Honda Road, 94062, 2 bedrooms, 1970 square feet, built in 1930, Steve Gray to Andrew and Amanda Kirane for $2,700,000, Sept. 11
SAN CARLOS
135 Lynton Ave., 94070, 3 bedrooms, 2260 square feet, built in 1962, Kumar Trust to Pia and Karl Jonsson for $3,300,000, closed Sept. 5 (last sale: $2,595,000, 11-01-17)
BELMONT
1735 Terrace Drive, 94002, 3 bedrooms, 2180 square feet, built in 1956, Wang Family Trust to Wu-Song Living Trust for $2,600,000, closed Aug. 26 (last sale: $1,188,000, 04-22-08)
1 Dionne Court, 94002, 3 bedrooms, 1460 square feet, built in 1964, Kesserwani Family Trust to Arghavan and Pedram Ashtian for $2,200,000, closed Sept. 2 (last sale: $1,425,000, 05-21-15)
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MENLO PARK
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MENLO PARK
Overlooking the 14th fairway of the Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club, this beautifully remodeled townhome offers classic design, modern updates, and a setting that perfectly captures the essence of resort living. Exceptional location close to parks, great schools, downtown Menlo Park, and commuter routes.
2,070 sq. ft. (per County records)
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This enchanting Colonial Revival bungalow radiates timeless character and modern livability located just two blocks from Santa Cruz Avenue.
The flexible floor plan includes 3 bedrooms (plus bonus room) and 2.5 baths, a formal living room with adjoining dining room, charming chef’s kitchen, and a family room with French doors opening to lovely backyard spaces.
The private rear yard features a flagstone patio, raised flower/vegetable bed, garden borders lined with stone, and an expansive lawn.
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CIVIL WAR HISTORY. JOIN MARK Lindberg and the Peninsula Civil War Round Table on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 11:30 a.m. at Harry’s Hofbrau, Redwood City. Mark Lindberg will do a presentation on “America’s Entry into World War I.” Attendees will learn about the initial state of the U.S. military, its limited capacity at the outset, and the massive expansion that followed to meet the demands of the war. The program will also cover the decisive impact of the U.S. arrival in early 1918, which shifted the momentum toward the Allies, culminating in victory within six months,
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Classic time-travel film turned 40 this summer
Michael J. Fox has been living with “Back to the Future” for a long time.
“I’ll be on the street and some kid will go, ‘There’s Marty McFly!’” Fox says. “No, this is an old man.”
It’s been 40 years since “Back to the Future” debuted in theaters, but neither time, nor Parkinson’s disease has done much — regardless of what he says — to diminish Fox’s boyish good nature. For Fox, traveling through time with “Back to the Future” has been part of life. It’s the film that strapped a flux capacitor to his career and has, ever since, stayed in his rear view.
“Sometimes I look at it and think about my family,” Fox, 64, said in a recent interview by Zoom from his apartment in New York. “I think about how I have a 37-year-old son who wasn’t born yet. It’s a long time ago.”
Anniversary celebration
This weekend, “Back to the Future” is, again, back in theaters. The anniversary celebration also includes a new 4K trilogy gift set that comes complete with an OUTATIME license plate. Fox, himself, has just released “Future Boy: ‘Back to the Future’ and My Journey Through the Space-Time Continuum,” a book he penned with Nelle Fortenberry.
While anniversary re-releases are commonplace for cherished classics, the occasion is a little different for Robert Zemeckis’ sci-fi landmark. On the one hand, the movie’s turn-back-
the-clock nostalgia is indelibly linked to its 1980s moment. After its release on July 3, 1985, “Back to the Future” was the No. 1 movie in theaters for 11 of its first 12 weeks. Then-President Ronald Reagan was among its biggest fans.
But what was once so firmly lodged in the space-time continuum has, over the years, turned curiously timeless. Watch “Back to the Future” now and you might be astonished at how effects-free most of it is, despite its director’s predilection for pushing film technology. Instead, “Back to the Future” conjures its magic with a DeLorean, some Calvin Klein briefs and its most special effect: Christopher Lloyd’s eyebrows.
“The distance between now and 1985 is greater than the distance between 1985 and 1955,” Fox says. “In a way, that makes it more accessible. People
aren’t locked into their time period. They’re not saying: This is real, this isn’t real. It’s all fantasy.”
‘I got into the time machine’
But what most definitely hasn’t aged is Fox’s live wire performance in the original. His Marty McFly is like the Everykid ur-text: a seminal, guitar-playing, big-screen teenager trying to keep his family together.
“I found my voice changing. This kind of squeaky incredulity came out,” Fox says. “I get into the time machine, the DeLorean. I just felt comfortable in there. Very different than Alex (P. Keaton). Alex was harder because he knows everything. Marty knows nothing and knows he knows nothing. Everything is a new day to him.”
Fox was 24 at the time of the film’s making. He was thrown into the role while in the midst of playing Keaton
on “Family Ties.” “Back to the Future” famously began with Eric Stoltz in the part, but Stoltz was fired after several weeks of shooting. Fox, stepping right onto the set, brought a more screwball energy.
“No time for neurosis. No time for self-indulgent bulls---,” Fox says. “I didn’t have time to investigate what happened with Eric. I had no rehearsal. I had no pep talk. I just showed up and then I was in a parking lot in the City of Industry. It’s all lit for days, this parking lot. It’s wet, with pockets of streaky luminescence. I remember looking at it and thinking: This must have cost more than the entire budget of ‘Family Ties.’”
For Fox, Marty’s time-traveling confusion matched the whirlwind he was experiencing off set. “Sitting around with (executive producer) Steven Spielberg was not where I thought I’d be,” recalls the Edmonton, Canada, native.
Lasting impact
Often, “Back to the Future” recedes in Fox’s busy life. After five years of acting retirement, he’ll make a guest appearance on the upcoming third season of the Apple TV+ series “Shrinking.” But every now and then, like Doc emerging out of thin air in the DeLorean, “Back to the Future” suddenly reappears.
“I tell this one story about one Christmas when we were decorating the tree, I went to get some popcorn and heard the opening on the TV,” Fox says, smiling. “I sat down and watched it. An hour later, my wife said, ‘Where are you?’ I said, ‘I’m watching “Back to the Future.” And, you know, it’s really good.’”
GREAT SCOTT! — Christopher Lloyd, left, and Michael J. Fox in the 1985 film
“Back to the Future.” Universal Pictures via AP.
Word of the year? ‘6-7’
Go ahead and roll your eyes. Shrug your shoulders. Or maybe just juggle your hands in the air.
Dictionary.com’s word of the year isn’t even really a word. It’s the viral phrase “6-7” that kids and teenagers can’t stop repeating and laughing about and parents and teachers can’t make any sense of.
The word — if you can call it that — exploded in popularity over the summer. It’s more of an inside joke with an unclear meaning, driven by social media.
Dictionary.com says its annual selection is a linguistic time capsule reflecting social trends and events. But the site admitted it too is a bit confused by “6-7.”
“Don’t worry, because we’re all still trying to figure out exactly
what it means,” the site said in its announcement this week.
How is ‘6-7’ a thing?
It all seems to trace back to rapper Skrilla’s song from 2024 called “Doot Doot (6-7).”
That song started appearing in TikTok videos with basketball players, including the NBA’s LaMelo Ball who stands 6-foot-7.
Then a boy, now known as “The 6-7 Kid,” shouted the ubiquitous phrase while another kid next to him juggled his hands in a video that went viral this year.
That’s all it took.
What does ‘6-7’ mean?
The real answer is no one knows.
Merriam-Webster calls it a
“nonsensical expression used especially by teens and tweens.”
Some simply use it to frustrate adults when being questioned.
“It’s meaningless, ubiquitous, and nonsensical. In other words, it has all the hallmarks of brainrot,” Dictionary.com said.
Why is it word of the year?
Dictionary.com says it looks for words that influence how we talk with each other and communicate online.
Online searches for “6-7” took off dramatically over the summer, the site said, and haven’t slowed, growing by six times since June.
“The Word of the Year isn’t just about popular usage; it reveals the stories we tell about ourselves and how we’ve changed,” the site said.
LAWSUITS –––––
ta and Hector Acosta filed two separate legal claims on Feb. 24 totaling $2.25 million, saying they were targeted by Corpus.
The Acosta brothers and Miramon are both represented by attorney Charles Stone in their lawsuits against the county.
Questioned soft-serve machine
Miramon filed her lawsuit the same day as the Acosta brothers against the county, Corpus and Aenlle. Corpus retaliated against Miramon when she questioned her decisions, like buying soft-serve ice cream machines for jail employees, according to the lawsuit.
Miramon met with Paul Kunkel, a member of Corpus’ transition team in 2022, who said they would add two soft serve ice cream machines, costing a total of $16,000. Miramon questioned the ice cream dispensers and specialty coffee machines that Kunkel was installing, saying that the ice cream machines needed 18 hours a week to clean.
She said the total cost of adding these treats, including a contracted chef, would be $100,000 a year. She said she told Kunkel that was excessive.
Fava lawsuit
Since filing his claim in August, Fava’s attorney, Zak Franklin, filed a lawsuit on Oct. 8 against the county for the retaliation he experienced by Corpus, Aenlle, Undersheriff Dan Perea and Lt. Irfan Zaidi.
Fava, who deals with internal affairs investigations, said he was retaliated against after supporting the deputies’ union. Corpus removed Fava from working in internal affairs and called him a “snake in the grass,” according to the lawsuit.
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,” according to the lawsuit.
“Sheriff Corpus’s regime humiliated (Fava) by forcing him to surrender his badge, his service firearm, his office keys, the building access card and his company-issued vehicle on the spot,” the lawsuit states.
Neither Corpus nor Aenlle responded to the Post’s inquiries about the lawsuits yesterday. The Board of Supervisors is set to discuss the Acosta’s and Fava’s lawsuit on Tuesday in closed session.
Many lawsuits
This spate of lawsuits are the latest in a long line filed against Corpus and by the former sheriff herself. Deputy union president Carlos Tapia and former Capt. Brian Philip have sued over alleged retailation by Corpus, while Corpus has filed multiple lawsuits against the county throughout the removal process.
Corpus was fired by the Board of Supervisors on Oct. 14 for various allegations, including having a conflict of interest, retaliation and false arrest.
Corpus is fighting in court to be reinstated and is set to be in court on Nov. 19.
RULES –––––––
arate AC and gas-powered heating systems as long as they meet energy efficiency standards.
All five speakers during the public comment period enthusiastically supported the changes.
“I left the Bruce Springsteen movie 15 minutes early to come here,” Connie Miller said at the council meeting.
Advocates spoke
The speakers, who included representatives from several environmental groups, called the changes a common-sense approach to electrification that will reduce emissions in the long run.
dent, modest in scope but impactful,” David Cain, representing electrification advocacy group the Electrification Collaboration, said.
Council didn’t discuss the proposal before taking its vote. “Most of us have reviewed all this material and have been supportive of these initiatives for a long time,” Mayor Pete Dailey said at an Oct. 14 hearing on the proposal.
The ordinance also struck the city’s existing building code and replaced it with the latest version of the statewide code, which cities have to implement by the start of next year.
The new rule
The state code requires new houses to be built with outlets near any gas appliances, but doesn’t include houses being renovated in that requirement.
A new state law says cities can’t have a stricter building code than the state, but makes an exception for changes that align with a previously-approved general plan as long as the code allows gas power while still encouraging electric.
Los Altos’ changes to the building code meet those criteria because they’ll help the city accomplish the goals of its current general plan and climate plan, Williams’ report said
Los Altos approved a partial ban on gas appliances in new construction in late 2022, but stopped enforcing it after a federal court struck down Berkeley’s similar law in 2023.
Everyone needs to move
“You need to move people, not just vehicles, in that intersection,” New said.
“The proposed code changes are pragmatic, pruthose threats have been growing,” New said. New said a roundabout would make sense to help traffic and to place more crosswalks with flashing signs.
Mueller, in a previous statement, said he recommended Caltrans District 4 Director David Ambuehl install a four-way sign at the intersection and flashing yellow lights to provide additional precaution for motorcyclists and bicyclists.
Acting Chief Safety Officer for Caltrans, Inder Preet Singh, said there are plans to add more stop signs and warning signs to help people better navigate and anticipate when and where cars are going.
There are also plans to replace deteriorating signs, repaint streets, and add a flashing beacon crosswalk.
Singh said Caltrans is currently looking for funding for a long-term solution for the intersection.
Good short-term fix
Atherton resident Jerry Luger said the stop sign is a good short-term fix but it will not help the weekend traffic. Luger said bicyclists’ safety should also be prioritized at La Honda.
“The behavior of motorists when passing bicyclists is obscene,” Luger said.
Jamie Kerr, one of the owners of Alice’s Restaurant, said it amazes him how fast people drive through the intersection.
“If you’re doing 40, which is the
supposed speed limit, some people are doing 50,” Kerr said. “Traffic (has) just gotten worse, and the small towns have really taken the brunt of it.”
Enforcement problem
Kerr said funding is also an issue for the sheriff’s department, which patrols the area, as it does not have enough employees to ensure people follow the rules of the road at the intersection.
“When you’re down half the department, it’s pretty hard to slow people down and enforce rules of the road.”
Supervisors recently took over overseeing the sheriff’s office budget after its $36.7 million in reserves in fiscal year 2022-23 depleted to $3.2 million in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
A race track
Andy Kerr, the second owner of Alice’s Restaurant, said La Honda has become a race track and wants the speed limit lowered and for police to be more active in the area.
Mueller said he has worked with CHP and the sheriff’s office to increase law enforcement.
“I am very grateful to Caltrans for looking at this area to make the improvement. Whatever those improvements may be, I agree it cannot persist the way it has been,” Mueller said.
THE UPDATE FROM PAGE 1
“private accommodation.” The moves follow revelations about Andrew’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The palace said the thoughts of the king and Queen Camilla are with "the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”
REFUGEE LIMIT: The Trump administration is restricting the number of refugees admitted annually to the United States to 7,500 and they'll be mostly white South Africans. It's a dramatic drop after the U.S. previously allowed in hundreds of thousands of people fleeing war and persecution from around the world.
QUIET JET: NASA and Lockheed Martin have successfully tested a supersonic jet designed to minimize noise. The X-59 jet took its first flight over the southern California desert, marking a potential step toward faster commercial travel. On Tuesday, the jet flew slower than the speed of sound but is capable of traveling faster without the loud “sonic boom” that has hindered widespread use. The test is seen as a significant move toward commercial supersonic flights, which could cut flight times in half.
LOUVRE ARRESTS: Authorities have tightened the dragnet around the Louvre thieves, arresting five more people in connection with the recent crown-jewels heist. The Paris prosecutor says three of the four alleged members of the “commando” team are now in custody. The latenight operations in Paris and nearby areas have increased the total number of arrests to seven. Despite the arrests, the stolen loot, valued at around $102 million, remains missing. The heist, which took place in broad daylight, has sparked a national reckoning over how France protects its treasures.
NUCLEAR TESTING:
President
Donald Trump has appeared to suggest on social media that the U.S. resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades. There was no indication that the U.S. would start detonating warheads, but the president offered few details about what seemed to be a significant shift in U.S. policy. He made the announcement on social media minutes before meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday in South Korea. The U.S. military already regularly tests its missiles that are capable of delivering a warhead, but it has not detonated the weapons since 1992 because of a test ban.
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CHANGE: A new AP-NORC poll finds that only 12% of U.S. adults support the current system of daylight saving time, which has people in most states changing the clocks twice a year, while 47% are opposed and 40% are neutral. Around the country, the clocks will go back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday to mark the return to standard time and more daylight in the mornings. If forced to choose, most Americans would prefer to keep that extra hour of daylight in the evening.
NVIDIA $5T: Nvidia has become the first $5 trillion company, just three months after the Silicon Valley chipmaker was first to break through the $4 trillion barrier. The ravenous appetite for Nvidia’s chips is the main reason that the company’s stock price has increased so rapidly since early 2023.
DIDDY WANTS SPEEDY RULING:
Hip-hop producer Sean “Diddy” Combs wants a federal appeals court to quickly consider the legality of his conviction on prostitution-related charges and his more than four-year prison sentence.
PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE
This is a summary of tentative City Council agenda items. The agenda with complete titles including reports can be viewed at the below webpage: http://www.paloalto.gov/gov/agendas/default.asp
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025 4:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS & HYBRID https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (4:30 – 4:40 PM)
1. Proclamation Expressing Appreciation to Fire Chief Geo Blackshire Upon His Retirement ACTION ITEM (5:25 – 5:55 PM)
2. Approval of three reports: the City of Palo Alto Community Wildfire Protection Plan, the Emergency Preparedness: Wildfire Audit Report by the City Auditor (as recommended by the Policy and Services Committee), and Adopt a Resolution Approving the City of Palo Alto Emergency Operations Plan. CEQA status: not a Project CLOSED SESSION (Item 3: 5:55- 6:55 PM, Item 4: 6:55 – 8:25 PM)
3. CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Subject: Initiation of litigation in one case Authority: Potential Exposure to Litigation Under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of potential cases: 1, as Plaintiff.
4. Public Employee Performance Evaluations Authority: Cal. Gov. Code section 54957 (b) Title: City Manager CONSENT CALENDAR (8:40 – 8:45 PM)
5. Approval of Minutes from October 15, October 20, and October 22, 2025 Meetings
6. FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 15.04 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and Adopting a New Chapter 15.04, the California Fire Code (2025 Edition) With Local Amendments and Related Findings. CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to Section 15061 of the CEQA Guidelines.
7. Approval of Budget Amendments in the Local Housing Trust Fund, Residential Housing In-Lieu Fund, Residential Housing Impact Fee Fund, and Commercial Housing Impact Fee Fund to Reflect Prior City Council Funding Commitments for the Development of 3001 El Camino Real 100% Affordable Multi-Family Housing Project; CEQA Status: Not a Project.
8. Approval of Professional Services Contract Number C26194191 with TJC and Associates, Inc. in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $242,483 for Dahl & Park Reservoirs Structural Evaluation and Condition Assessment. CEQA Status – Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(2) and (b)(3).
9. Adoption of a Resolution Approving The Palo Alto Museum‘s Facility Naming Plan for the Roth Building; CEQA status – not a project.
10. Approval and Authorization for the City Manager or Designee to Execute Purchase Orders as Needed with the Okonite Company for Underground Cable for the Utility’s Electric Underground System in an Annual Amount of $800,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $4,000,000 for a Period of Five (5) Years. CEQA Status: Not a Project.
11. Approval of Seven Items to Support the Automated Weather Observation System Project, AP-19000, at Palo Alto Airport: 1) Approval of Construction Contract No. C26194026 with Vellutini Corporation DBA Royal Electric Company, in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,699,810; 2) Authorization for the City Manager or Designee to Negotiate Change Orders Up to a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $254,971; 3) Approval and Authorization for the City Manager or Designee to Execute Contract Amendment 3 to Contract No. C21178372C with C&S Engineers, Inc. for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $464,613 and a Contract Extension Through December 31, 2026; 4) Authorization and Approval for the City Manager or Designee to Execute Contract Amendment 1 to Contract No. C21178372B with Burns & McDonnell for a Contract Extension Through December 31, 2026; 5) Approval and Authorization for the City Manager or Designee to Execute Contract Amendment 1 to Contract No. C211783782A with Centurion Planning & Design LLC to extend the contract term through December 31, 2027; 6) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of Applications and Execution of Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for Airport Improvement Program Matching Grants; and 7) Approval of a Budget Amendment in the Airport Enterprise Fund; CEQA Status - Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15302
12. Approve a Cost-Sharing Agreement with Stanford University Not-to-Exceed $878,200 for Design and Engineering Services for the Quarry Road Improvements and Transit Center Access Capital Project (PL-16000) and approve budget amendments in the General Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, and the Stanford University Medical Center (SUMC) Fund; CEQA status – statutorily exempt under Pub. Res. Code § 21080(b) (12).
13. Approval of the Acceptance of State of California Citizens Options for Public Safety (COPS) Funds of $211,715 and a Budget Amendment in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund for municipal police service expenses; CEQA status – not a project.
STUDY SESSION (9:00 – 9:30 PM)
14. Establishing the City Council Annual Calendar of Meetings, Recesses, and City Council Events for the Calendar Year 2026; CEQA status – not a project COMMITTEE MEETINGS FINANCE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 5:30 PM COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM & HYBRID https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 992 2730 7235 Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833
ACTION ITEMS
1. Update on the Regional Water Quality Control Plant Wastewater Treatment Fund, Capital Improvement Program, and Long Range Facility Plan; CEQA Status – Not a Project
2. Recommendation to City Council for Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract C09124501A with GreenWaste of Palo Alto to Extend the Term for an Additional Four Years Through June 30, 2030, for an Estimated Average Annual Compensation of $24,840,211, including an Estimated $1,400,589 in Additional Expenses; Approval of Replacement of Aging Collection Vehicles for an Estimated $5,900,000 in Additional Expenses; Approval of a Budget Amendment in the Refuse Fund; and Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Revocable Non-Exclusive License For Use of a Portion of the Former Los Altos Treatment Plant Located at 1237 San Antonio Road by GreenWaste of Palo Alto Through June 30, 2030; CEQA Status - Not a Project
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Historic Resources Board Regular Meeting
Zoom & 250 Hamilton Avenue, Council Chambers
November 13, 2025 at 8:30am
This meeting will be held with the option to attend by teleconference or in person. The meeting will be broadcast live on Cable TV and through Channel 26 of the Midpen Media Center at bit.ly/ MidPenwatchnow. Written public comments can be submitted to hrb@CityofPaloAlto.org. Instructions for the Zoom meeting, agenda, and staff reports can be found at bit.ly/PaloAltoHRB.
1. Historic Resources Board Awards
CITY OF PALO ALTO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers and Zoom on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., or as near thereafter as possible in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California and via Zoom Virtual Teleconference (Site: https:// zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone: 1(669)900-6833) to consider: (1) REINTRODUCED FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Updating Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Section 18.40.250 (Lighting) of Chapter 18.40 (General Standards and Exceptions) and Amending Chapters 18.10, 18.12, 18.28, and Section 18.40.230 of Title 18 (Zoning) to Adopt New Outdoor Lighting Regulations; CEQA Status — Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 (Actions for Protection of the Environment). (2) PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 660 University Ave [21PLN-00341]: Request for Approval of a Planned Home Zoning (PHZ) Application on Three Parcels (511 Byron St, 660 University Ave, 680 University
Multi-Family Residential Units, and a Two Level Below-Grade Parking Garage. CEQA Status: A Draft Environmental Impact Report Circulated for Public Review Beginning on April 2, 2024, and Ending on May 17, 2024. The City published a Final EIR in March 2025 and a revised Final EIR in October 2025. Zoning District: RM-20 (Multi-Family Residential).
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Planning & Transportation Commission Meeting
Zoom & 250 Hamilton Avenue, Council Chambers
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm
To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate in this meeting remotely or attend the meeting in person. Written public comments can be submitted to Planning.Commission@ PaloAlto.gov. Instructions for the Zoom meeting, agenda, and staff reports are viewable at bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC.
1. Review Draft 2025 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Annual Progress Report and Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and Recommend City Council Authorize Transmittal of the Reports to Housing and Community Development, by April 1, 2026. CEQA Status: Not a Project.
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and Recommend the Draft Plan to the City Council for adoption. CEQA Status: Exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.20.
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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720474
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Los Altos Liquor, 301 1st Street, Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara County.
The business is owned by: A corporation.
The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Los Altos Spirits INC, 301 1st Street, Los Altos, CA 94022. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 08/15/2025. /s/ Sukharaj Singh / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/14/2025.
(POST Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN719899
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Luxe Golf Goods, Lux Golf Gear, Elicit Crafts, Luxury Golf Goods, Luxe Golf Gear, Lux Golf Goods, 1779 Lancaster Drive Apt 9, San Jose, Ca 95124, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Jessica Ann Johnson, 1769 Hillsdale Ave #24764, San Jose, Ca 95154. Registrant/owner began transacting busilisted above on 08/13/25. /s/ Jessica Ann Johnson / Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 9/19/25.
(POST Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720603
The following person(s) is (are) doinging, 1725 Wright Ave, Apt#29, Mountain Individual Calderon Recinos, 1725 Wright Ave, Apt #29, Mountain View, Ca 94043. Registrant/owner began transacting
(POST Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720072
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Landmark Construction & ADU, 97 E Brokaw Rd, Ste 110, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Indivdual The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Xudong Li, 97 E Brokaw Rd, Ste 110, San Jose, CA 95112. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 9/25/25. /s/ Xudong Li / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 9/26/25.
(POST Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720549
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Kims Auto Body, 21680 Lomita Ave, Cupertino, Ca 95014, Santa Clara County.
The business is owned by: A corporation.
The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): JASCH CORP, 1300 Norman Ave, Santa Clara, Ca 95054. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Catherine Kim / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/17/25.
(POST Oct. 18, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN719576
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JH Garage Remodeling, 14850 Oka Road, Apt. 47, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A corporation. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): JH Garage Remodeling Inc, 14850 Oka Road, Apt. 47, Los Gatos, CA 95032. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Jamil Hasanov / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 9/9/25.
(POST Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720363
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lucky Strike Cupertino, 10123 N. Wolfe Road, #20, Cupertino, Ca 95014, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Strike Cupertino VFP, LLC, 7313 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A . /s/ Lev Ekster / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/08/25.
(POST Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2025)
Fictitious Business
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720240
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A Novel Affair, 310 Main St, Los Altos, Ca 94022, Santa Clara County.
The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company
The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): A Novel Affair, LLC, N St #11994, Sacramento, CA 95816. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Julie Pham / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/03/25.
(POST Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN628992
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bafang Dumpling, 2702 Augustine Dr, Ste. 110, 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): Bafang Yunji Restaurant Group LLC, 2855 Michelle Dr, Ste. 270, Irvine, CA 92606. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Stephanie Peng / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/08/2025.
(POST Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN719899
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Luxe Golf Goods, Lux Golf Gear, Elicit Crafts, Luxury Golf Goods, Luxe Golf Gear, Lux Golf Goods, 1779 Lancaster Drive Apt 9, San Jose, Ca 95124, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Jessica Ann Johnson, 1769 Hillsdale Ave #24764, San Jose, Ca 95154. Registrant/owner began transacting busilisted above on 08/13/25. /s/ Jessica Ann Johnson / Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 9/19/25.
(POST Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720634
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Natto Cacao, 3500 Granda Ave, Apt 152, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An individual. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Meyli Sarai Azuaje de Flores, 3500 Granada Ave, Apt 152, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 10/21/2025. /s/ Meyli Sarai Azuaje de Flores / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/21/2025.
(POST Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 2025
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720370
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Dynamite Party Rentals, 8195 Parish Way, Apt 9, Gilroy, CA 95030, Santa Clara County.
The business is owned by: A general partnership.
The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Vivian Rodriguez, 8195 Parish Way, Apt 9, Gilroy, CA 95020. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 10/07/2025. /s/ Vivian Rodriguez / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/08/2025.
(POST Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720595
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Round The Clock Care, 5201 Great America Pkwy, Suite 320, 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): Harmony Care Cooperation LLC, 1055 Stewart Drive, Unit 509, Sunnyvale, Ca 94085. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 08/15/25. /s/Nazanin Salehpour / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/20/25.
(POST Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720512
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CID Consulting, 1235 Verano Road, Mountain View, Ca 94043, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual
The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Lawrence Redican, 1235 Verano Road, Mountain View, Ca 94043. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 7/27/09. /s/ Lawrence Redican / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/15/25.
(POST Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720398
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A&B Family Therapy Professional Corporation, 438 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A corporation. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): A&B Family Therapy Professional Corporation, 438 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 03/02/2021. /s/ Arlene Ticoulet / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/09/2025.
(POST Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720336
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Zeal Therapeutic Services, 4335 Hendrix Way, San Jose, Ca 95124, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Farida Lokhandwala, 4335 Hendrix Way, San Jose, Ca 95124. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 10/07/25. /s/ Farida Lokhandwala / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/07/25.
(POST Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720720
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TD Beauty Spa, 56 S. Abel St, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Elite Beauty Enterprise LLC, 56 S. Abel St, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. Registrant/owner began transacting busilisted above on 4/1/25. /s/ Tien Dinh / Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/24/25.
(POST Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720234
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Heler Ventures, Heler Group, Heler.AI, Heler Consulting, Heler Vending, 1070 Mercedes Ave, Apt 28, Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara County.
The business is owned by: A individual. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Jean-Michel Heler, 1070 Mercedes Ave, Apt 28, Los Altos, CA 94022. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 09/25/2025. /s/ Jean-Michel Heler / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/03/2025.
(POST Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720653
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Marvel Cake Franchise LLC, 1614 W. Campbell Ave, Campbell, Ca 95008, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company
The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Marvel Cake Franchise LLC, 1614 W. Campbell Ave, Campbell, Ca 95008. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 10/21/25. /s/ Reza Mirzadeh / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/21/25.
(POST Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720490
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Statsusa, 616 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, Ca 94305, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company
The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Joe Nation Consulting LLC, 616 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, Ca 94305. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 10/11/25. /s/ Joseph Nation / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/14/25.
(POST Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN719883
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Go Tech Petroleum, 8833 Monterey Hwy, Ste. J Unit 711, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A limited liability company. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): JNS Enterpirse LLC, 8833 Monterey Hwy, Ste. J Unit 711, Gilroy, CA 95020. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ John Stultz / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 09/19/2025.
(POST Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720820
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bruce Bot, 20830 Stevens Creek Blvd #1114, Cupertino, Ca 95014, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A corporation. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Tanda Technologies, Inc, 20873 HIllmoor Dr, Saratoga, Ca 95070. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 6/7/25. /s/ Jesse Chor / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/28/25.
(POST Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 2025)
Business Name Statement File No. FBN720725
person(s) is (are) doing business as: Hormoz Construction, 780 Saratoga Ave, Apt. S310, San Jose, Ca 95129, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An
The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Mansour Hormozdi, 780 Saratoga Ave, Apt. S310, San Jose, Ca 95129. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 10/14/25. /s/ Mansour Hormozdi / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/24/25.
(POST Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720291
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Eye Sight Solutions Optometry, 644 San Antonio Road, Mountain View,
of registrant(s) is (are): Qiong Wang, 1825 Seville Way, San Jose, Ca 95131. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 10/15/25. /s/ Qiong Wang / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/15/25.
(POST Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 2025)
San Jose, Ca 95131. Ste
San Jose, Ca 95131. County on 10/02/25.
Real, Mountain View, Ca 94040. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 2/5/25. /s/ Calvin Wei / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/02/25.
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA PETITION OF: MUOI TRAN FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 25CV477343
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s) MUOI TRAN
MUOI TRAN LAM, aka. MARY TRAN, aka. MARY LAM to MUOI TRAN
NOTICE OF HEARING
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720785 (POST Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720736
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JFC Safety Wear Ca, 5300 Terner Way #6112, San Jose, Ca 95136, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Maria G Cisneros Gonzalez, 5300 Terner Way #6112, San Jose, Ca 95136. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 10/01/25. /s/ Maria G Cisneros Gonzalez / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/27/25.
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ghien Pho, 4122 Monterey Rd, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County.
The business is owned by: A limited liability company.
The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): HN Investment LLC, 5741 Foligno Way, San Jose, CA 95138. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Tho P Nguyen / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/24/2025.
(POST Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN720683
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 20/20 Eye Club Optometry, 799 E El Camino Real, Ste 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An individual. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Daniel Cho, 799 E El Camino Real, Ste 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 07/21/2025. /s/ Daniel Cho / Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/22/2025.
(POST Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 2025)
Date: Jan. 13, 2026: Time 8:45 am, Dept. N/A, Room: 107 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 Santa Clara Superior Court
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