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BY JEREMIA KIMELMAN
CalMatters
With five weeks until election day, the fight over changing congressional districts in California to favor Democrats has already become one of the most expensive ballot measures in recent state history.
The campaign to support Prop. 50, led by Newsom, raised more than $138 million with $49 million, or about 40% of the total, coming from donors who gave less than $100.
Most of those contributions were
The official campaigns supporting and opposing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Proposition 50 reported raising more than $215 million as of Oct. 2, with more than $100 million raised in September alone — the third most of any proposition for at least the past decade. Campaigns only spent more money on Prop. 22 in 2020, which would have changed the employment status of Lyft and Uber drivers, and Prop. 27 in 2022, which would have legalized online gambling.
reported by the House Majority PAC. Five major donors collectively contributed a little more than $25 million. They were:
• $10 million: House Majority PAC, a SuperPAC focused on electing Democrats to Congress;
• $10 million: George Soros’ Fund for Policy Reform, which focuses on drug policy and electoral reform, according
[See PROP. 50, page 22]
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CORRECTION: An article yesterday should have said a jail volunteer was in the same pod as where a 30-inmate fight broke out last week at the Maguire Jail in Redwood City.
RIDESHARE UNIONIZATION: Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill allowing 800,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in the state to join a union and bargain collectively for better wages and benefits.
DIDDY SENTENCED: Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced yesterday to four years and two months in a federal criminal case that exposed the hip-hop mogul’s use of prostitutes for drugfueled, sometimes violent sex parties he called “freak-offs.”
STOP THE BOMBS: U.S. President Trump has ordered Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip after Hamas said it had accepted some elements of his plan to end the nearly two-year war and return all the remaining hostages taken in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Hamas said yesterday it was willing to release the hostages and hand over power to other Palestinians, but that other aspects of the plan require
[See THE UPDATE, page 4]
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
A woman who was driving the wrong way on Interstate 280 near Woodside before colliding with another car — killing the car’s driver — is facing up to nine years in prison after taking a plea deal yesterday, a prosecutor said.
Constellatia Martin, 24, Campbell, pled no contest to manslaughter, hit and run and driving under the influence of drugs, said District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe. Martin was facing a maximum of 14 years and 8 months in prison, Wagstaffe said.
Martin was found 150 feet from the
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
The new owner of the USGS campus in Menlo Park has some idea for the short and long term future of his new property.
Presidio Bay Venture founder Cyrus Sanandaji told the Post in an interview on Thursday that in the short-term, he plans to have a temporary use for the 17-acre property at 345 Middlefield Road. Ideas include an outdoor market, holding fitness classes, sports facilities or a training site for the police or fire department.
“The whole idea is building energy in Menlo (Park),” Sanandaji said in an interview. “For us, it’s about building community.” Sanandaji’s company submitted the winning bid in an
[See USGS, page 22]
scene on April 22, 2023, naked, lying down in the grass and making “bizarre statements,” Wagstaffe said last year. Martin was also described as red-eyed, speaking fast and acting erratically. She refused a sobriety test, a drug test and to answer any questions,
[See CRASH, page 22]
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A Palo Alto man has been arrested for attempted murder after stabbing a stranger during a fight, police said yesterday.
A man flagged down police patrolling downtown Palo Alto on Thursday at 11:34 p.m. to say he had just been stabbed.
The man, who is in his 20s, said he had been in an argument with a stranger, later identi-
fied as Diyar Polat, 36, while both were inside a business on the 400 block of Waverley Street, police said.
The argument continued outside and became physical, police said. During the fight, the man was stabbed multiple times, police said.
The man was taken to a hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police were able to find Polat nearby and arrested him on suspicion of attempted murder.
Polat is in jail on no bail status.
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THE UPDATE FROM PAGE 1 further consultations among Palestinians. There was no immediate response from Israel.
TARIFF DIVIDEND: President Trump has once again mentioned his idea of sending out stimulus checks to Americans as a dividend for the tariffs.
LOUGHLIN, HUSBAND SPLIT: “Full House” star Lori Loughlin and her husband, clothing designer Mossimo Giannulli, are splitting up after 28 years of marriage. In May 2020, Loughlin and Giannulli pleaded guilty to wire and mail fraud in May 2020 for their role in a scam called “Operation Varsity Blues.”
CRACKER BARREL MARKETERS FIRED: Cracker Barrel, after reversing course on a recent “brand refresh” which resulted in widespread backlash, has announced that the company has fired its marketing firm.
H-1B VISA PROTEST: A coalition of health care providers, religious groups, university professors and others filed a federal lawsuit yesterday to stop the plan, in what appears to be the first major challenge to the new $100,000 fee required for H-1B visa applications.
ICE SPOTTING APPS: Apple and Google are blocking apps that crowdsource ICE sightings. Some warn of chilling effects. Apple and Google blocked downloads of phone apps that flag sightings of U.S. immigration agents, just hours after the Trump administration demanded that one particularly popular iPhone app be taken down.
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RENT SETTLEMENT: Greystar and 25 other property management companies have agreed to pay over $141 million to settle a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit accuses them of using rent-setting algorithms from RealPage to drive up housing costs. Greystar, the largest apartment owner in the U.S., would pay $50 million under the proposed settlement.
NUDE PROTEST: Beth Bourne, a member of the “parental rights” group Moms for Liberty, removed most of her clothing during a school board meeting in Davis on Sept. 18 to get sexually explicit children’s books removed from the school library.
FAVORABLE CONDITIONS: Scientists have uncovered new types of organics in icy geysers spouting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus, bolstering the likelihood that the ocean world may harbor conditions suitable for life. The small moon has long been considered a prime candidate in the search for life beyond Earth because of its hidden ocean and plumes of water erupting from cracks near its south pole. While Enceladus may be habitable, no one is suggesting that life exists.
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Births Readers have asked why our birth announcements are delayed several months. None of the Mid-Peninsula hospitals provide lists of new births. So the Post gets the births from the state Department of Health, which provides the information at a delay. All births and deaths are public record under state law.
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto:
March 25
Gideon Alexander Austin, a boy
Adelin Violeta Bravo Acuta, a girl
Aaron Keon Danesh, a boy
Ailany Diaz Munoz, a girl
Isabella Rose Oleary Hanlon, a girl
Kabir Kamath, a boy
March 24
Ramcharan Benke, a boy
Leah Adelynn Bleker, a girl
Natalie Victoria Bleker, a girl
Elena Guadalupe Castillo Nava, a girl
Liam Robert Dagan, a boy
Elisa Djajaremadja, a girl
Ezra Carmelo Flores, a boy
Brooklynn Blair Gardner, a girl
Roohi Dalal Joshi, a girl
Ziva Ayzal Khader, a girl
Reece Harrison Napier, a boy
Georgia Loreen Oakes, a girl
Liliana Anahi Portilloarriaga, a girl
Robert Jalal Saleh, a boy
Aaroha Abhishek Sathe, a boy
Veda Sharma, a girl
Benji Jia Zhou, a boy
March 23
Everett James Callan, a boy
Eithan Yuvin Chavez Juarez, a boy
Niko Arrington Hansen, a boy
Isabella Rose Lawton, a girl
Chelsea Pelayo Cruz, a girl
Amal Thomas, a girl
March 22
Jaylamichelle Kawehipualeilani Nahalecabasag Lee, a girl
Neev Baranwal, a boy
Yariel Lopezguevara, a boy
Melanie Abigail Moreno Tamayo, a girl
Jamie Rose Murguia, a girl
Juliette Ann Murguia, a girl
Alessia Ortega, a girl
Dayana Guadalupe Pantoja Avina, a girl
Robin John Stills, a boy
Siya Vyas, a girl
Violet Emile Yang, a girl
March 21
Josue David Corrales Salmeron, a boy
Aaron Silviano Garcia Cervantes, a boy
Raghav Gupta, a boy
Emmett Lu Iwahashi, a boy
May Evelyn Kubota, a girl
Liam Bladimir Lopez Vasquez, a boy
Genesis Abigail Martinez, a girl
Aylin Medetkhan, a girl
Celine Medetkhan, a girl
Sarahi Mendoza Beltran, a girl
Aislyn Alondra Pirir Subuyuj, a girl
Zayn Sharma, a boy
Arleth Itzel Silva Hernandez, a girl
Larson Eliza Stone, a girl
Evan Rui Tso, a boy
Ariel Leyao Xu, a girl
March 20
Camden Russell Espinosa, a boy
Dustin Alejandro Gonzalez Gamino, a boy
Sukhad Niteen Jadhav, a boy
Izhaan Ahmed Mufti, a boy
Adrian Gael Rivera Alvarez, a boy
Fiorella Santos Dalagnol, a girl
Noah Taeri Ahn, a boy
Emil Junyou Che, a boy
Abbie Janai Evangelista Huaman, a girl
Elia Gabriela Romero Perez, a girl
Matine Esfandiar Sharafat, a boy
Julia Lizeth Suruy Puluc, a girl
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
A San Carlos man who was previously convicted of sexual assault is facing up to 24 years in prison after taking a plea deal yesterday, a prosecutor said.
Jonathan Skyler Ordenana, 31, pleaded no contest to raping a 14-yearold multiple times over seven months, District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said. Ordenana faced a maximum of 30 years, Wagstaffe said. He now faces 24 years consecutive to his prior sentence of 17 years, according to Wagstaffe.
Ordenana was sentenced in federal court to 17 years in prison in 2019 for sexual abuse and blackmail targeting teenage girls he met online and a 14-year-old victim came forward after reading a news report, according to Wagstaffe.
The victim met Ordenana online and lured her to meet with him, Wagstaffe said. He would send her child pornography and sexually assault her over a seven-month period, according to the DA.
Ordenana sentenced on Dec. 1.
Four weeks after a San Jose jewelry store was robbed in a mob-style attack that injured the 88-year-old owner, seven suspects have been arrested, police said yesterday.
“Seven people are in custody, seven suspects who brutalized an elderly man, destroyed a family business and terrorized an entire community,” San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said.
On Sept. 5, a car rammed through the front door of Kim Hung Jewelry and more than 10 masked thieves stole thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry. Surveillance video showed an assailant pushing the store’s owner to the ground.
The older man suffered a stroke and heart attack due to the stress and shock of the robbery, according to the owner’s niece.
“From the very moment these cowards fled Kim Hung Jewelry, we have not stopped,” Assistant Police Chief
Brian Shab said. “We scoured the entire Bay Area, conducting surveillance, serving search warrants, and working day and night with our law enforcement partners, and today, that persistence has delivered results.”
Arrested were Angel Herrera, 21, of Pacifica; Toddisha Mayfield, 31, of San Leandro; Tom Donegan, 19, of Manteca; Jacques Samuel, 18, of San Francisco; Cisco Lutu, 18, of South San Francisco; Zakhari Blue-Gordon, 21, of East Palo Alto, and Amari Green, 21, of San Francisco, police said.
During the execution of search warrants at the residences of the suspects, detectives found a firearm, loaded magazine, multiple rounds of ammunition, and large quantities of suspected cocaine, police said.
Police said some of the suspects may be tied to other mob-style robberies of jewelry stores across the Bay Area.
THE ORDINANCE STATES:
“No vehicle, including oversized vehicles, trailers, and RVs, can be legally parked or be left standing on any Palo Alto street for a consecutive period of 72 hours.”
THE PROCEDURE IS CLEAR:
1. A notice of removal shall be issued to any vehicle parked or left standing on any street over 72 hours
2. If the vehicle has not been moved at least half a mile, it can be towed away by the police department.
This ordinance is not being enforced by the Palo Alto police department. As a result, approx. 290 RVs are parked illegally on Palo Alto streets.
Vanlords are investors who have purchased many RVs to rent. We know of two of them who have bought 15 and 9 RVs. They use free land, avoiding property tax, city fees and accountability.
The signs are posted. The laws are written. Without enforcement, they mean nothing!
Menlo Park (Feb. 25) and Cupertino (Sept. 3), recently restricted overnight parking. Our neighbors Los Altos, Atherton, Woodside, Los Altos Hills, Portola Valley do not allow RV parking.
Palo Alto deserves safe, clean streets. City leaders must enforce the ordinances already on the books and restore public trust. The law applies to everyone.
Every Saturday, the Post prints items from the agendas of city councils and school boards so that you, the citizen, can stay informed about what your government is planning to do.
PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL 5:30 p.m., Monday 250 Hamilton Ave.
Fire: Council will recognize the week as fire prevention week.
Candidates: Council will select candidates to interview for the Human Relations Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Public Art Commission.
San Antonio: Council will give feedback on plans to create a new neighborhood around San Antonio Road.
Hamilton: Council may approve a $6.8 million contract with Prevision Engineering to upgrade the storm drain system on Hamilton Avenue.
Landfill: Council may hire SCS Field Services for $1.5 million to monitor a closed landfill for five years.
Trenching: Council may hire MP Nexlevel of California for $13.6 million to do on-call utility trenching.
Generator: Council may hire SCC Electric for $997,500 to replace a generator at the utilities control center.
Pumps: Council may add $230,000 to a contract with Koffler Electrical Mechanical Apparatus Repair to replace electric motors and water pumps at the regional wastewater treatment plant.
Attorney: Council may hire recruiter Teri Black to find City Attorney Molly Stump’s replacement.
Building: Council may update the
city’s building codes to encourage electric appliances.
Ballot: Council may take a position on Nov. 4 ballot measures.
PALO ALTO PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
6 p.m., Wednesday
250 Hamilton Ave.
University: Commissioners may recommend council approve a six-story, 70-unit apartment building at the corner of University Avenue and Middlefield Road.
Floor: Commissioners may allow office developers to replace their existing floor area in a differently shaped building.
PALO ALTO HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD
8:30 a.m., Thursday
250 Hamilton Ave.
Bryant: The board may upgrade the historic status of a house at 1680 Bryant St.
MOUNTAIN VIEW ADMINISTRATIVE ZONING HEARING
4 p.m., Wednesday
500 Castro St.
Video: A zoning administrator may allow a video production warehouse and educational toy design studio in an existing industrial building at 89 Pioneer Way.
FOOTHILL-DEANZA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
6 p.m., Monday
12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills
Negotiations: Behind closed doors, the board will discuss price and terms of payment for apartments at the teacher housing com-
plex owned by the Mountain View Whisman School District. It will also discuss union negotiations.
2030: The board may approve Foothill College’s educational plan for 2030.
Housing: The board may finalize its agreement with Mountain View Whisman for a 35% stake in its property at 699 N. Shoreline Blvd.
MENLO PARK CITY COUNCIL
5:30 p.m., Tuesday 751 Laurel St.
Closed: Behind closed doors, council will discuss a lawsuit.
SRI: Council will review the housing development at the SRI campus.
One-story: Council may approve a request to construct a new one-story home at 8 Hermosa PI. West Menlo Park: Councilwoman Jennifer Wise will ask council to reconsider adding West Menlo Park to their neighborhood.
MENLO PARK COMPLETE STREETS COMMISSION
6:30 p.m., Wednesday 751 Laurel St.
Bikes: Commissioners will discuss bike racks in the city.
EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m., Tuesday 2415 University Ave.
Pay: Council will review increasing the minimum wage of $17.45 to $17.90 per hour starting Jan.1.
Closed: Behind closed doors, council will discuss four legal matters.
CORA: Council will discuss domestic violence resources in the city.
Flock: Council may approve a five-year agreement with Flock Group Inc. to continue gathering photos of license plates for $453,250.
BELMONT PLANNING COMMISSION
7 p.m., Tuesday
1 Twin Pines Lane
The Van’s: The commission may approve two new single-family homes to be built on the parking lot of the former The Van’s restaurant at 329 Malcom Ave.
SAN CARLOS PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
7 p.m., Monday 600 Elm St.
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Volleyball: Commissions may approve a request to use a building at 642 Quarry Road as a volleyball training facility.
REDWOOD CITY PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
7 p.m., Tuesday
Red Morton Park, 1400 Roosevelt Ave.
Plan: Commissioners will discuss their work plans to present to the council in November.
SAN MATEO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
9 a.m., Tuesday
500 County Center, Redwood City
Agriculture: The board will hear about the county’s agricultural crop report for last year.
Military: The board may approve the sheriff’s office's use of military equipment.
Reimbursement: Supervisors will discuss the requirements for expenses incurred by county employees.
Child care: Supervisors may approve $30,298 for child care support.
Woodside: The board will review the agreement with Woodside to receive policing services from the sheriff’s office.
Closed: Behind closed doors, supervisors will discuss four lawsuits and two cases of possible litigation.
SEQUOIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
6 p.m. Wednesday
480 James Ave.
Trips: The board will be approving field trips for October.
Donations: The board may accept grants and donations.
Woodside: The board will review an agreement of $29,950 for a new building at Woodside High School.
LGBTQ+: The board will review policies allowing parents to opt their children out of lessons about the LGBTQ+ community due to a recent court case requiring the ability for families to opt out of such lessons.
Robotics: The board will hear about the Menlo-Atherton’s Robotics team’s accomplishments.
Finances: The board will review the finances for Summit Prep Charter School, KIPP Esperanza High School and Everest Public High School for the fiscal year that ended June 30.
MENLO PARK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
5 p.m. Thursday
181 Encinal Ave., Atherton
Closed: Behind closed doors, the board will discuss labor negotiations with the unions.
E-bikes: The board will review e-bike safety and consider making a policy.
Enrollment: The board will discuss student enrollment for the 2025-26 year.
Salary: The board will consider a 20% salary raise for guest teachers.
Most Americans want Congress to extend tax credits that, if left to expire at the end of the year, could raise health insurance costs for millions of Americans, according to a new poll released yesterday from the health care research nonprofit KFF.
The survey, which was conducted from Sept. 23-29, just prior to the shutdown that began Wednesday, shows initial public support for a move that Democrats have been demanding be included in any government funding bill they sign. A Senate standoff, in part over the enhanced premium tax credits set to end in 2025 if Congress doesn’t act, has resulted in a government shutdown that’s lasted into a fourth day with no end in sight.
At the same time, the survey showed that only about 4 in 10 U.S. adults had read “a lot” or “some” about the subsidies as the shutdown began, leaving room for public opinion to shift in either direction as the political fight continues.
Didn’t want shutdown
A New York Times/Siena poll of registered voters conducted roughly in the same time period as the KFF poll found that most voters did not want Democrats to shut down the government, even if their demands were not met.
Republicans in Congress have expressed openness to negotiating the extension, but argue it can wait until government funding is restored through a stopgap measure.
The vast majority of Democrats supported the extended tax credits, the poll found, but so did a slimmer majority of Republicans. Those who wanted the health care subsidies to continue were more likely to say they would blame
President Trump or the Republicans than Democrats if the credits expired.
What’s at stake
At stake is the cost of health insurance for the 24 million people who have signed up for health coverage through the ACA, in part encouraged by the billions of dollars in subsidies that made it more affordable for many people.
According to the KFF poll, about 3 in 4 Americans, 78%, said they wanted Congress to extend expiring tax credits for people who buy health insurance through the ACA marketplace.
That view cuts across party lines, including majorities of Democrats, independents and Republicans. More than half of Republicans who align with President Trump’s Make America Great Again movement, 57%, also supported an extension, the poll found.
The expanded subsidies, first passed in 2021 and extended a year later, allow some low-income enrollees to access health plans with no premiums and cap high earners’ premiums at 8.5% of their income. When they expire, ACA premiums will more than double for the average ACA enrollee, according to another KFF analysis.
KFF’s new poll shows that if the subsidies aren’t extended by the start of the Nov. 1 open enrollment period, many Americans who buy their own health insurance could be caught unaware that their premiums are set to rise next year.
Asked if they could afford nearly double the cost they pay in health insurance premiums, 70% of people who purchase insurance through the ACA Marketplace said they could not do this without significantly disrupting their household finances.
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Times shown are when a report was made to police. Information is from police department
SEPT. 19
1:35 p.m. — Christina Pereira, 60, of San Jose, arrested for having a shopping cart belonging to a retailer, 200 block of University Ave.
3:18 p.m. — Grand theft, Stanford Shopping Center.
SEPT. 22
12:30 p.m. — Parts and/or accessories stolen from a vehicle, Stanford Shopping Center.
6:08 p.m. — Maurice Hanks, 60, of East Palo Alto, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 3200 block of Park Blvd.
SEPT. 23
2:38 p.m. — Larry Jude Castro, 61, of Mountain View, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 1000 block of E. Meadow Circle.
4:53 p.m. — Erik Sven Peterson, 54, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 3700 block of Middlefield Road.
6:38 p.m. — Yeison Adany Funest Castro, 22, of Redwood City, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 2400 block of Embarcadero Road.
SEPT. 24
4:25 a.m. — Grand theft, Palo Alto High School.
12:39 p.m. — Steven Taylor, 67, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, Encina Ave. and Urban Lane.
SEPT. 25
2:52 a.m. — Damian James Vinson, 37, of San Jose, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, 700 block of Urban Lane.
MONDAY
11:53 a.m. — Calvin Davide Williams III, 32, of East Palo Alto, arrested for shoplifting, Stanford Shopping Center.
12:55 a.m. — Vandalism, 400 block of Florence St.
8:45 a.m. — Vehicle accident involving a cyclist, E. Charleston Road.
5 p.m. — Vandalism, 500 block of Webster St.
6:38 p.m. — Sebastian Alejandro Ucancab, 29, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 1000 block of Elwell Court.
WEDNESDAY
1:32 p.m. — Fraud, 700 block of Laurel St.
1:59 p.m. — Luis Gonzalez, 27,
transient, cited on a warrant, Bayfront Expressway at the Dumbarton Bridge.
3:23 p.m. — Grand theft, 3600 block of Haven Ave.
10:05 p.m. — Burglary, 200 block of Marmona Drive.
THURSDAY
10:08 a.m. — Jesus Duarte Pineda, 28, of Hayward, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, Middle Ave. and San Mateo Drive.
5:59 p.m. — Vehicle accident causes injuries, Marsh Road and Haven Ave.
9:08 p.m. — Vandalism, 300 block of Santa Monica Ave.
SEPT. 27
2:09 a.m. — Electric scooter stolen, 500 block of Lasuen Mall.
6:43 p.m. — Battery, Stanford Stadium.
SEPT. 22
12:18 a.m. — Pedro Melendrez, 45, of San Jose, arrested for DUI, El Camino and Showers Drive. Arrest made by Los Altos police.
SEPT. 23
11:43 a.m. — Jonathan Chavez, 33, of Mountain View, arrested on warrants, Stevens Creek Trail and Heatherstone Way.
2:06 p.m. — Home burglary, 2500 block of California Sr.
2:28 p.m. — Luis Plascencia Ramirez, 19, transient, arrested for theft of a vehicle and possession of a stolen vehicle, 200 block of College Ave.
2:40 p.m. — Burglary at a business, 1600 block of W. El Camino.
2:57 p.m. — Lamonte Horston, 35, of Fremont, arrested on a warrant, Mountain View Police Dept.
SEPT. 24
5:59 a.m. — Vandalism, Stevens Creek Trail and E. Middlefield Road.
9:03 a.m. — Theft at Target, 555 Showers Drive.
12:23 p.m. — Theft at Costco, 1000 N. Rengstorff Ave.
5:23 p.m. — Domestic violence, 500 block of Castro St.
SEPT. 25
6:52 a.m. — Antonio Sanchez Cacho, 57, of Mountain View, arrested on a warrant, Escuela Ave. and Latham St.
8:12 a.m. — Grand theft, 300 block of Pioneer Way.
9 a.m. — Indecent exposure, 800 block of Independence Ave.
10:31 a.m. — Daniel Armenta, 44, of Mountain View, arrested for petty theft and violation of a protective order, 1-99 block of Sierra Vista Ave.
12:19 p.m. — Burglary at a business, 1000 block of Castro St.
3:22 p.m. — Battery, 2000 block of Old Middlefield Way.
3:35 p.m. — Robbery, Independence Ave. and Leghorn St.
4:14 p.m. — Home burglary, 500 block of Bush St.
7:43 p.m. — Arron Lenhoff, 37, of Hayward, arrested for public drunkenness, 2600 block of California St.
8:52 p.m. — Theft at Costco, 1000 N. Rengstorff Ave.
10:34 p.m. — Abel Jacinto Evaristo, 28, of Mountain View, arrested for domestic battery, 2200 block of California St.
TUESDAY
3:21 p.m. — Christopher Miller, 42, of Sunnyvale, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, Grant Road and Richardson Ave.
THURSDAY
12:02 a.m. — Jacari Carr, 31, of San Jose, arrested on a warrant, San Antonio Road and Edith Ave.
5:39 a.m. — Burglary at a business, 300 block of Main St.
10:13 p.m. — Home burglary, 500 block of Patrick Way.
MONDAY
8:52 p.m. — Victor Xirum Xirum, 25, of Redwood City, arrested on a warrant, Dumbarton Ave. Incident handled by Atherton police.
SUNDAY
6:15 a.m. — Richard Enrique Maciel, 37, of Redwood City, cited for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia, Redwood City Caltrain Station. Citation given by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
11:55 a.m. — Two-vehicle accident causes minor injuries, Woodside Road.
1:42 p.m. — Sililo Tominiko Masifilo, 40, of Redwood City, arrested for abuse of an elderly or dependent adult and child endangerment, 500 block of Flynn Ave.
3:31 p.m. — Two-vehicle accident causes minor injuries, Arguello St.
7:37 p.m. — Man steals several containers of allergy meds and runs out of a store, El Camino.
10:34 p.m. — Two people trying to start a fight, Broadway. Arrest made.
MONDAY
12:53 a.m. — Three kids on e-bikes vandalizing a security
guard’s truck and taunting the guards. Location not disclosed.
9:55 a.m. — Marco Antonio Salinas Mendoza, 28, of San Jose, arrested for being under the influence of drugs and trespassing, 1000 block of Marsh Road.
10:38 a.m. — Bicycle stolen, Main St.
3 p.m. — Ashley Jo Gromnicki, 34, arrested for possession and transportation of narcotics for sale and bringing drugs into a jail, San Mateo County Jail. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
3:58 p.m. — Olivia Lowenstein, 31, of Redwood City, arrested for public drunkenness and child endangerment, Arch St. and Brewster Ave.
9:06 p.m. — Bicycle stolen, El Camino.
SUNDAY
5:41 a.m. — Business broken into and a computer and documents are stolen, 1200 block of Eaton Ave.
1:17 p.m. — Sihan Cao, 35, arrested for domestic battery, 1-99 block of Vine St.
11:05 p.m. — Leo Lemeurl Kirk, 70, of East Palo Alto, cited on a warrant, 1000 block of El Camino.
MONDAY
9:14 a.m. — Laurence Joseph Merritt, 65, of Redwood City, arrested on a warrant, 900 block of Skyway Road.
TUESDAY
10:20 a.m. — Jorge Daniel Chicojay Chamale, 36, of Redwood City, arrested for public drunkenness and probation violation, 1100 block of Old County Road.
THURSDAY
11:08 a.m. — Resident says his or her home was broken into two years ago and the resident didn’t report it at the time, but the resident has recently discovered that an antique revolver and jewelry worth about $30,000 are missing, Alhambra Drive.
From the Redwood City office of the CHP, which covers the MidPeninsula.
AUG. 23
Ricardo Gonzalez, 25, arrested for DUI.
Jorge L. Tepeu Culajay, 29, arrested for DUI that causes injuries. Jaelen A. Young, 25, arrested for DUI.
2500 Columbia St. #314, 94304, 2 bedrooms, 1339 square feet, built in 2018, Matteo Cargnello to Stanford for $1,107,000, Sept. 5
498 Fulton St., 94301, 3 bedrooms, 1600 square feet, built in 1973, William Stewart to Yoonnyong and Gaetano Ling for $2,510,000, Sept. 2 (last sale: $1,095,000, 08-0609)
942 Ramona St. #D, 94301, 4 bedrooms, 1689 square feet, built in 1903, CRB Trust to 942 Ramona Associates LLC for $3,050,000, Sept. 4
622 Wellsbury Way, 94306, 3 bedrooms, 1300 square feet, built in 1956, Teresi Living Trust to Menglu and Yuanxin Liu for $3,220,000, Sept. 3
831 Sutter Ave., 94303, 6 bedrooms, 1753 square feet, built in 1953, Kai and Peter Drekmeier to Mengchun and Yihuan Shao for $3,380,000, Sept. 5
3767 Cass Way, 94306, 4 bedrooms, 1922 square feet, built in 1959, Vera Trust to Renjie and Huan Yu for $3,750,000, Sept. 2
534 Hilbar Lane, 94303, 3 bedrooms, 1617 square feet, built in 1950, Chanteloup Trust to He and Zhang Family Trust for $3,925,000, Sept. 3
727 Northampton Drive, 94303, 4 bedrooms, 1892 square feet, built in 1948, Northampton Trust to Gray Trust for $6,400,000, Sept. 3 (last sale: $5,175,000, 05-07-18)
1404 Bryant St., 94301, 3 bedrooms, 3010 square
feet, built in 1915, Befera Trust to Yanqing and Ze Zhang for $7,360,000, Sept. 5 (last sale: $300,000, 1227-02)
1307 University Ave., 94301, 7 bedrooms, 7240 square feet, built in 2022, Maple Dream Home LLC to Dhatt Trust for $11,400,000, Sept. 5 (last sale: $505,000, 05-12-21)
EAST PALO ALTO
2284 Dumbarton Ave., 94303, 3 bedrooms, 1380 square feet, built in 1948, Shayan Javed to Josiah and Frank Zhou for $1,280,500, closed Aug. 15
2085 Addison Ave., 94303, 3 bedrooms, 1540 square feet, built in 1947, Peter Koinange to Venu and Saisiddarth Domala for $1,335,000, closed Aug. 15
MENLO PARK
2361 Sharon Road, 94025, 2 bedrooms, 1200 square feet, built in 1968, Heifets Trust to Angela Flowers for $1,010,000, closed Aug. 11
369 Lennox Ave., 94025, 4 bedrooms, 2360 square feet, built in 1968, Waters Trust to Rebecca and Ethan McKenzie for $3,715,000, closed Aug. 15
1260 Sherman Ave., 94025, 4 bedrooms, 2750 square feet, built in 2010, Comanor Trust to 1260 Sherman Trust for $4,900,000, Aug. 14
1025 Continental Drive, 94025, 4 bedrooms, 4527 square feet, built in 1966, Ardico LLC to Cozadd Trust for $10,200,000, closed Aug. 15 (last sale: $2,426,500, 11-19-24)
ATHERTON
343 Lloyden Park Lane, 94027, 3 bedrooms, 2170
square feet, built in 1951, Eduardo Murguia to Jia and Lei Wang for $3,800,000, Aug. 13
164 Elena Ave., 94027, 3 bedrooms, 12440 square feet, built in 1995, One Six Four LLC to 164 Elena LLC for $27,150,000, closed Aug. 12 (last sale: $16,608,000, 01-05-07)
LOS ALTOS
124 2nd St. #5, 94022, 3 bedrooms, 1561 square feet, built in 2002, Iwasaki Trust to Albert and Yae Woo for $2,600,000, Sept. 5
1881 Alford Ave., 94024, 3 bedrooms, 1316 square feet, built in 1953, Rene Baker to SF23L LLC for $3,500,000, Sept. 5
1 West Edith Ave. #B208, 94022, 3 bedrooms, 1970 square feet, built in 1996, Bliss Trust to David Mccracken for $2,988,000, Sept. 3
2040 Longden Circle, 94024, 4 bedrooms, 2198 square feet, built in 1966, Vandyck Living Trust to Mia and Chadd Krist for $3,997,500, Sept. 3
1671 Ben Roe Drive, 94024, 7 bedrooms, 2761 square feet, built in 1958, Roe Trust to Varun Family Trust for $4,651,000, Sept. 2
688 Kingswood Way, 94022, 4 bedrooms, 2002 square feet, built in 1957, Brenneman Family Trust to Zhiyuan Zheng for $5,200,000, Sept. 2
390 Cherry Ave., 94022, 3 bedrooms, 1797 square feet, built in 1954, Nickolls Survivors to Lauren and Esfandiyar Alaee for $5,500,000, Sept. 3 (last sale: $313,000, 08-01-85)
1068 Riverside Drive, 94024, 5 bedrooms, 3992 square feet, built in 2024, 1074 Riverside Dr LLC to Ke and Weijiang Hu for $6,880,000, Sept. 3
705 University Ave. Los Altos
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Carmel Realty Company is pleased to present 1051 Ocean View Boulevard. Welcome to Casa de la Roca, a breathtaking Grove’s rugged coastline. This iconic 4 bed, on a 9,507 sf corner lot with two lawns, a two-car garage, and detached guest house, the property blends privacy with beauty.
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COASTAL RETREAT. Dave Anderson and Marvin Christie are pleased to present 3030 Haas Drive in Aptos. Perched atop a scenic Aptos hilltop, this stunning Craftsman home showcases ocean views and over 3,000 sf of thoughtfully designed living. The airy great room flows into a chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances,
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TIM ALLEN IS PLEASED TO present 533 Beach Drive in Aptos. Behind the private gates of Rio Surf & Sand, this 4 bed, 3 bath coastal retreat offers 2,244 sf of luxurious living on a 10,193 sf lot. Designed by renowned architect Thatcher Thompson and built by DeMattei Construction in 2007, the home is centered around a private courtyard for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The light-filled great room showcases soaring ceilings, a fireplace, and panoramic Monterey Bay views, while the chef’s kitchen features high-end finishes, a large island, and direct access to ocean-view decks. Please call Tim (831) 219-9900 for more information.
PANORAMIC VIEWS. Alex Wang and Yao Li are pleased to present 2987 Alexis Drive in Palo Alto. This exquisite 4 bed, 3,184 sf architectural home in prestigious Palo Alto Hills with sweeping panoramic views and access to top-ranked schools. Across from Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club, enjoy championship golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities just minutes from Hwy 280 and leading tech companies. Thoughtfully updated with premium finishes, versatile bonus
PRIVATE TOWNHOME. Lynn North is pleased to present 139 Easy Street in Mountain View. Coming soon, a stunning end unit townhome with a private patio and yard. This beautiful remodeled end-unit townhome offers 1,406 sf with 2 bed, 2.5 bath, an open floor plan, and an upstairs family room that could be a 3rd bed. Enjoy a private patio and yard on a 3,069 sf lot, plus a new kitchen, hardwood floors, designer upgrades, pool, and top MV schools. Ideally located near Google, Apple, and Stanfordperfect for first-time buyers or investors. Please call Lynn (650) 703-6437 for more information.
PORTOLA VALLEY ELEGANCE. Keri Nicholas is pleased to present 60 Linaria Way in Portola Valley. Elegant living meets comfort in this beautiful home on a landscaped 12,561 sf lot within the award-winning Las Lomitas school district. The inviting living room boasts high ceilings and a fireplace, flowing into a formal dining room. A chef’s eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances and breakfast bar opens to the family room with fireplace and skylight. The primary suite retreat offers a spacious walkin closet, double sinks, and stall shower. With three bedrooms plus an office or possible fourth bedroom, three bathrooms, laundry room, central heating and air, and abundant natural light, this home is designed for modern living. Please call Keri (650) 533-7373 for more information.
LOS ALTOS GEM. Terri Couture recently sold 705 University Avenue in Los Altos. This stunning 3 bed, 3.5 bath Modern Craftsman retreat blends high-tech amenities with timeless design and immaculate craftsmanship. Envisioned by a noted architect, the home features wood, concrete, and glass elements, expansive patios, and lush low-maintenance landscaping. Sunlit interiors include refinished floors, heated concrete, Venetian plaster finishes, and museum lighting. Recent upgrades like HVAC and timeless countertops enhance the home’s modern comfort. Please call Terri (650) 917-5811 for more information.
MENLO PARK CHARM. Carol Carnevale, Nicole Aron, and James Steele are pleased to present 203 Pearl Lane in Menlo Park. Positioned across from a tree-lined central park with playground,
OCEANFRONT ESTATE. Carmel Realty Company is pleased to present 1051 Ocean View Boulevard. Welcome to Casa de la Roca, a breathtaking oceanfront estate perched above Pacific Grove’s rugged coastline. This iconic 4 bed, 4.5 bath residence offers timeless coastal elegance with panoramic Pacific views. Set on a 9,507 sf corner lot with two lawns, a two-car garage, and detached guest house, the property blends privacy with beauty. Just steps to downtown dining, Casa de la Roca is a rare chance to own one of Pacific Grove’s premier oceanfront estates. Please call Carmel Realty Company (831) 250-6616 for more information.
PASADERA RESIDENCE. John Romley and Renee Catalina are pleased to present 216 Mirasol Way in Monterey. Open house Saturday 1:00pm4:00pm and Sunday 2:00pm-5:00pm. This stunning golf villa offers breathtaking views and resort-style living on a private cul-de-sac lot. The 3 bed, 3.5 bath layout includes a groundlevel casita, gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, and a primary suite with bonus room, walk-in closet, and balcony. Enjoy seamless indooroutdoor living with a pizza oven, custom serving counter, and expansive patios. All within a desirable gated community just minutes from the Monterey Peninsula. Please call John (831) 574-9393 or Renee (831) 293-3668 for more information.
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills, State of California, will hold a Regular Meeting and a Public Hearing at the hour of 6:00 P.M.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025, or as soon as thereafter practicable, in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California, as the time and place for consideration of the following:
Subject: Consideration of a resolution making findings and approving an amendment to the General Plan 2023-2031 Housing Element with an effective date contingent on formal certification by the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
CEQA Review: Consideration of exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.085 and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
A digital copy of the meeting agenda and staff report will be available on the Town’s website by the end of the day on October 10, 2025, at http://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov. If you have any questions or need additional information about the foregoing actions for consideration, please contact Jay Bradford, Community Development Director at (650) 559-2244 or jbradford@ losaltoshills.ca.gov.
All interested persons may appear and be heard at said time and place. Written communications should be filed at Town Hall prior to the date of the hearing. Court challenges to the action of the City Council may be limited to issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence received at Town Hall at, or prior to, the time of the public hearing. Further details may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office at 650-947-2513.
To attend the meeting in person: City Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
To provide Public Comment in person:
Members of the public wishing to speak are requested to complete a speaker card and submit it to the Administrative Clerk at the meeting.
To participate in the meeting via Zoom Video Conference, please follow the instructions below:
1. If you wish to submit a public comment on agenda items in advance of the meeting, email the City Council, citycouncil@losaltoshills.ca.gov If you choose to email your comments, indicate in the subject line “FOR PUBLIC COMMENT”. Written comments will be posted on the City website at www.losaltoshills.ca.gov subject to Staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting.
2. If you wish to provide public comment during the meeting, follow this protocol: raise your hand in the Zoom application, before sharing your comment, identify yourself by name and where you reside.
3. To join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device, click this URL to join: https://bit.ly/LAHRegularCityCouncilMtg Meeting ID: 880 1278 9215 Password: 94022
Public testimony will be taken at the direction of the Mayor, and members of the public may only comment during times allotted for public comments.
Arika Birdsong-Miller
City Clerk
Town of Los Altos Hills
NOTICE DATE: October 4, 2025
according to the DA. Martin’s blood sample showed marijuana in her system, according to Wagstaffe.
Killed in the crash was Eden Palmer, 54, of San Francisco, while her 14-yearold son was seriously injured.
Martin’s next court date is Dec. 17 for sentencing. She remains in jail on no bail status.
to IRS filings;
• $6.9 million: MoveOn.org, a liberal grassroots organization;
• $3 million: The California Teachers Association, a powerful union with close ties to Democrats;
• $3 million: The National Education Association, the largest teachers union in the country that gives overwhelmingly to Democrats.
Newsom pitches in Newsom also transferred $2.6 million from his 2022 gubernatorial campaign.
More than 68,000 unique contributors gave money to the “Yes” campaign, according to a CalMatters analysis of data from the California Secretary of State.
The groups opposing the redistricting measure are relying on two major donors who gave more than 90% of the $77 million raised for their campaign. They have a smaller share of small donors, raising $8,300 from people who gave less than $100.
On the other side
Below are the top five donors:
• $42 million: The Congressional Leadership Fund, a Super PAC controlled by Republican leadership in Congress;
• $33 million: Charles Munger Jr., of Palo Alto, who contributed to the original ballot measure that created the independent redistricting commission;
• $1 million: Kevin McCarthy, former Republican Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, who transferred the money from his campaign account, far less the $100 million he said he would raise a few weeks ago;
• $1 million: Thomas Siebel, an Atherton billionaire businessman who is related to First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom;
• $50,000: Republican donor Susan Groff.
Other groups unaffiliated with the campaigns are spending money, too. At least fifteen organizations spent more than $540,000 in support through ad buys and outreach, while at least seven groups spent more than $570,000 in opposition.
Newsom proposed the ballot measure after the Trump administration pressured the state of Texas to gerrymander its congressional districts in a way that would flip five Democratic seats to Republican in the upcoming 2026 midterm election.
Newsom needs voter approval because Californians created an Independent Redistricting Commission through a 2008 ballot measure.
Prop. 50 would suspend the maps drawn by that independent commission until 2030.
auction for the campus on April 15 for $137 million.
Presidio Bay Ventures held a meeting at its Springline development at 1300 El Camino Real on Thursday, where over 20 residents attended to share their views on options presented by the developer.
The majority of residents voted in favor of an outdoor market as a temporary use at the site during the meeting.
But in the long term, Sanandaji said he aims to create a space where residents can gather. He is proposing to have an open area where there can be a neighborhood park, a space with more walking paths or outdoor public shows. He hopes to preserve trees and prioritize pedestrian and bicyclist safety within the space.
He also wants to have a lively retail space and asked residents to choose from options that include keeping the existing preschool, having local shops, a space for amenities such as a community gym, outdoor dining, a multipurpose community space or a neighborhood cafe.
The campus plans will also include homes for young families and seniors, according to the boards displayed for residents to vote on what interests them the most. Residents had to choose between outdoor space for the homes, an open play area or a mix of homes and retail space.
The campus will have the majority of homes, a quarter of open space, a quarter of commercial space, and the rest will be for retail and amenities, according to information from Presidio Bay.
The campus at 345 Middlefield was identified as an opportunity site in the city’s Housing Element, the city’s state-mandated housing plan. A Housing Element is a document that describes where the city has zoned for future housing and the number of possible homes that meet criteria set by the state for the new homes.
Around January, Sanandaji said he anticipates submitting a project application, but before then, he will continue to hold community workshops.
Between 2026 and 2027, the project will evolve to meet community needs, and by 2028, Sanandaji plans to submit building permits. Construction is estimated to start in 2029, he said.
Presidio Bay Ventures has submitted a proposal to Menlo Park to build public housing on the three downtown parking lots among six other developers. It proposed to build 345 apartments in three to five-story buildings. The proposal includes 580 parking spaces with the possibility of a five-story stand-alone garage built along University Drive at the beginning of construction.
The next community meeting will be on Oct. 22 from 6 to 7 p.m. The location will be announced at 345middlefield.com.
BY NADIA LATHAN CalMatters
An ornate balcony or quirky garage door might be in reach for more Californians as homeowners associations across the state are being forced to govern without the power of exorbitant fees to enforce regulations.
Millions of California residents could get a break if they violate their homeowners association rules due to a new law that caps fines at $100, down from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Amid an affordability crisis, lawmakers and groups that represent homeowners have characterized the cap, which took effect July 1, as protecting the pocketbooks of middle- and low-income residents. However, HOA boards worry the new restriction will limit their authority to enforce rules.
Attorneys for homeowners and HOAs say it will get rid of extreme cases where board members impose unfair and egregious fines to retaliate against homeowners they dislike.
“I have seen the worst of the worst and HOAs fine thousands of dollars and foreclose on those homes,” said Edward Susolik, CEO and president of Callahan & Blaine, who represents both homeowners and HOAs. “Generally speaking, that seems reasonable to bring that down because that is one of the biggest issues living in California, because HOAs have very broad powers to enforce their rules.”
Thanks to new housing law
The cap on HOA fines was quietly inserted into unrelated major housing reform legislation, Assembly Bill 130, that exempts most new housing from environmental review and was led by Democratic Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco. The language of a separate bill by Democratic Sen. Aisha Wahab of Fremont, Senate Bill 681, capping the HOA fee was included in the housing reform bill just days before the governor signed it into law, drawing little attention.
“We were in active negotiations with Sen. Wahab’s staff and actually provided amendments to the pro tem’s office as well. What we were promoting was greater transparency and notice when fines take place at associations and avoiding a cap at all,” said Louis
Brown, an attorney who represents HOAs with the Community Associations Institute. “We were very surprised when the language showed up in AB 130.”
Sen. Wiener’s office did not respond to an email requesting comment.
HOAs are proliferating nationwide
HOAs are a nearly inescapable reality for home buyers. Their rise continues to skyrocket as 67% of all new single-family homes built in 2024 nationwide were in communities with HOAs, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, up from 46% in 2009. In California, more than 50,000 HOAs govern around 65% of the state’s homeowners, according to the California Association of Homeowners Associations.
California residents paid a median of $278 in monthly fees –– among the steepest in the nation, according to data from the Census Bureau.
They create and enforce rules for home, apartment and condominium owners and are controlled by the residents themselves, who elect and can recall board members. HOAs have faced the ire and frustration of some Californians for decades, and lawmakers have proposed legislation seeking more transparency on governing boards.
Most neighborhood disputes are resolved through casual conversation and end cordially without a fine needing to be imposed, according to David Zepponi, chief executive of the Executive Council of Homeowners and a lobbyist for HOA boards. In cases that require more formality, the board must hold a hearing where residents can explain themselves before a fine is levied. But there are extreme instances where situations escalate and devolve into expensive disputes between residents.
The new state law bans HOAs from charging late fees or interest in addition to the $100 cap, with the exception of rules that affect public health or safety. It also gives residents more leeway to absolve fees after they’ve been charged.
Lawmakers said it is a step toward addressing exorbitant fees prevalent in some HOAs.
“With nearly 65% of California homeowners living in HOAs, excessive fees have quietly drained family
finances for too long,” said Wahab, who heralded the effort, in an emailed statement. “By capping fines ––except for health and safety –– we set fair standards, protect generational wealth, and finally put homeowners and HOA boards on equal footing.”
Some homeowners also see the new restrictions as a necessary check on boards that misuse their power over superfluous violations, such as painting a home a bold color.
“Our concern about violation fines in the past are that there has been no procedure for determining if a violation has occurred,” said Marjorie Murray, an advocate for homeowners with the Center for California Homeowner Association Law. “The board tells the homeowner they’re guilty until the homeowner proves their innocence.”
Many board members are fearful of the consequences of their diminished power and worry how it will affect their ability to enforce neighborhood rules, Zepponi said.
“You don’t have the leverage anymore to get people to change bad behavior,” Zepponi said. A neighbor who leaves their RV parked on the driveway in violation of association rules might just eat the $100 rather than pay for RV storage that is more expensive, he said.
“It takes a tool away from a board to make behavioral changes that are needed,” he said.
Could cost the community
Board members have also argued that the lower fine could cost the entire community more if a neighbor continues to break the rules and refuses to pay their fees, forcing boards to pursue the only available alternative — costly litigation — more frequently.
The change is not expected to affect HOAs financially, as fines are not a significant amount of their revenue stream, according to Community Associations Institute lawyer Louis Brown.
“The days of homeowners associations telling you that your garage door needs to be painted might be over,” said Susolik, the attorney who has represented homeowners and HOA boards. “That’s probably a good thing.”
Trade Wars and Currency Wars are accelerating worldwide.
The old monetar y system is failing. Indebted national currencies are depreciating in a see-saw race to the bottom. So much worldwide debt is in default or is being masked with more debt. Politicians posture at each other, but they all created the situation by buying power and favors while mor tgaging your children’s future.
Stocks and bond markets, long suppor ted by Central Banks, may be challenged going for ward as governments have exhausted their debt expansion tools. Recent new highs in equities, due to some promising companies, may be more post-election hope than substance. Cr yptocurrencies had their run, but the hope for a sounder and more private fiat system remains challenged while a past price bubble for the majority has been costly. Bitcoin is an example of those still per forming among the thousands of currencies & tokens in this young experiment.
Wise and calm obser vers know that longterm, gold is money, not debt, not paper promises. For thousands of years it has protected families from currency depreciation, paper defaults, and cer tain political abuses.
If you have been waiting to buy gold, or buy it “cheaper,” reconsider. Gold bottomed near $1040 at the end of 2015. We are in a new multi-year uptrend reconfirmed by the current strength just below all time highs. Monetar y scientists understand that the repricing of gold is just getting star ted. Each crisis seems to become more pronounced as the debt monetar y system disintegrates towards failure. Gold is best accumulated, not speculated. Star t saving in gold, and make it a habit.
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THE REVIEWS ARE IN: “Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women” is “extraordinary. The definitive ‘Little Women’” (BroadwayWorld). Now playing at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, this brand new play penned by America’s most produced playwright Lauren Gunderson is “Lively. Fizzes. Alcott’s story endures” (San Francisco Chronicle). Emily Ota, Sharon Shao, Cathleen Riddley, Elissa Beth Stebbins, and Lauren Hart star as the March family in TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s World Premiere. Time is running out: don’t miss your chance to see this iconic tale of sisterhood live onstage. Performances run through October 12-Book your tickets today at theatreworks.org.
CAFE 220 IS NOW OPEN FOR BREAKFAST. Cafe 220 is now serving breakfast, with a new
menu that brings a creative and contemporary twist to Turkish and Mediterranean breakfast classics.
Starting Thursday, Sept. 25th, guests can begin their day with a variety of sweet and savory dishes at the restaurant, located at 220 University Avenue in Downtown Palo Alto.
“We’ve been eager to introduce a breakfast menu that reflects our passion for fresh, highquality ingredients and unique flavors,” says Chef/Owner Yusuf Tosun.
“Our goal is to give our community a new reason to start their day with us, whether they’re looking for a quick and casual bite or a more leisurely morning meal.” Cafe 220 is open 7 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
SUNDANCE THE STEAKHOUSE GREETS YOU with a smile from Alicia as you enter this historic prime rib restaurant in Palo Alto. Besides the yummy dishes that are severed up here they have a friendly, efficient crew and staff to make sure your visit is perfect in every way. Prime rib is the specialty of the house but the filet-mignon and New York steaks run a close second. Of course the seafood dishes, crisp salads vegetarian dishes and desserts are top shelf, A number one delicious. Give Sundance a try and see why it is Palo Alto’s primer restaurant. Check the website and then call Alicia for a reservation at (650) 321 6798. 1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto.
ACOUSTIC GUITAR, UKE, SONGWRITING AND HARMONY SINGING CLASSES. Taught In-Person and Live Via Zoom starting October 6 by Grammynominated guitarist/singer/ songwriter Carol McComb. Classes meet for one hour each week and run for 8 weeks. Carol teaches classes at all levels of guitar featuring folk, country, bluegrass, finger-style blues, alternative rock songs, harmony singing and songwriting. The cost is $240 for 8 weeks. For details, go to www.carolmccomb.com and click on the “group classes” menu button. Questions? Email carol@carolmccomb.com.
FRUSTRATED WITH TECHNOLOGY? Peninsula Volunteers Inc. has an Apple Watch Wednesday class starting up on October 15. Class will give you the opportunity to learn how to get the most from your Apple watch. Your Apple Watch can be a useful and easily accessible extension of your iPhone. They will cover the basics of watch navigation, customizing your watch face, health and safety features of your watch and more. Contact Peninsula Volunteers at (650) 326-2025 for more information and help registering.
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