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BY DANIEL SCHRAGER Daily Post Staff Writer

Palo Alto residents want Caltrain to be quieter, but days after a person was struck by a train and weeks after a car got trapped on the railroad tracks, council will have to make sure it doesn’t come at the expense of safety.

Council on Monday will consider its options for turning four street-level railroad crossings into “quiet zones,” tracks with enhanced safety features so trains don’t have to blast their horns.

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EBT MONEY RESTORED: EBT cards were replenished yesterday after an appeals court left in place, for now, an order requiring the Trump administration to fund such benefits during the government shutdown. However, recipients still are prohibited from using EBT cards to buy alcohol, cigarettes and certain snacks.

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Its two options are installing “quad gates” — where instead of the current two arms, four arms come down, blocking the entire crossing so no one can swerve onto the tracks to beat the train. This is already in place at the Palo Alto Avenue and Alma Street crossing. Council’s Rail Committee has already recommended that it pick the four-quadrant system, which would put gates in front of each lane of traffic approaching the crossing.

The city is currently experimenting with the system at the Palo Alto Ave-

FIRE DEATH ID

One of the men found dead in Avenue Liquors at Roosevelt Plaza in Redwood City after a fire on Monday has been identified as Benigno Nuguid Pare, 56, of Redwood City, according to the San Mateo County Coroner’s Office. The cause of the fire and Pare’s death is still under investigation, according to police. Pare was the manager of the liquor store, and would sleep in the shop, residents told the Post. The coroner’s office is still working to identify the other man found in the shop by firefighters. Photo of Pare from Sam Johnson. Photo of the fire scene by Adriana Hernandez.

nue and Alma Street crossing. If it’s approved, quad-gates would be added at the Churchill Avenue, East Meadow Drive and Charleston Road crossings. The system could even be safer than what’s currently in place – a city-commissioned analysis found that it would lower the risk of an accident compared to relying on the train’s horn and onelane gates. However, the gates could

[See TRACKS, page 8]

District’s reputation takes a hit

BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer

The Las Lomitas School District’s reputation has taken a hit after going through an audit that ultimately found insufficient evidence to indicate that former Superintendent Beth Polito misused funds, according to a board member.

The San Mateo County Office of Education hired a third party to audit the district’s credit card spending, which found an “outside the norm” amount of missing receipts, according to San Mateo County Office of Education Deputy Superintendent Kevin Bultema.

[See DISTRICT, page 18]

Town eyes new sales tax for downtown

BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer

San Carlos is eyeing a half-cent sales tax to help fund turning the 700 block of Laurel Street into a promenade.

Residents were asked in a September survey conducted by TrueNorth Research and TeamCivX whether they would support a sales tax to fund

the city’s services as a local revenue source. Council will discuss the survey results on Monday to determine whether to pursue a bond or a sales tax for the November 2026 ballot.

Residents said they considered improving the city’s streets and public facilities as one of the most important issues in the community, according to the

survey. The idea for a half-cent sales tax received the support of 67% voters to improve the downtown area, fix potholes, maintain parks and community facilities and relieve traffic congestion, the survey shows.

The results were not promising with the city’s goals to have a $60 million

[See TAX, page 18]

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City manager set to retire

BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer

San Carlos City Manager Jeff Maltbie is retiring early next year, prompting a search for his replacement.

Maltbie, 52, will be leaving after 25 years, including 15 as city manager, with the city on Jan.16. Council will be discussing posting the job opening during its meeting on Monday.

The city sent out a statement announcing Maltbie’s retirement hours after the Post asked for more information.

Maltbie would help the city with its budget, any reports and community programs.

During his early tenure, the city faced the possibility of bankruptcy, and Maltibie outsourced police services in October 2010 as the solution, according to the city’s statement.

“Jeff’s steady leadership over the past 25 years has been instrumental in fostering a

resilient, fiscally strong and inclusive San Carlos,” Mayor Sara McDowell said in a statement. “San Carlos’ strength as a community is in no small part thanks to Jeff and the exceptional team he built at City Hall. He leaves a lasting legacy of incredible public service to our community.”

Maltbie also helped develop partnerships that led to the city building a downtown parking garage and dozens of affordable housing units, according to the city’s statement.

He also helped the city increase investments in its capital improvement, which helps fund flood protection, building maintenance and street light upgrades from $18 million in 2008 to $164 million in 2025, according to the statement.

Maltbie, the son of former San Mateo County Manager John Maltbie, started working as a senior management analyst in 2001 and was promoted to deputy city manager in 2005. He was appointed as interim city manager in 2010 and became permanent in 2011. Maltbie recieved $465,247 in total wages last year, according to the state controller’s website.

Resident screams, burglars run out

A Palo Alto couple was startled to discover a couple of burglars in their house, police said. The burglars fled and remain at large.

On Thursday at 7:41 p.m., police got a call reporting a burglary at a home on the 3700 block of Corina Way. The residents, a man and woman in their 80s, were awake on the first floor of the home when they heard glass break.

When the woman went to investigate the source of the noise, she saw a man walking up the stairs toward the second floor and a second man standing just inside the back door.

Upon hearing the female resident scream, both suspects ran out the back door and were observed fleeing in a vehicle.

The investigation revealed that the burglars got in the house by smashing a rear sliding glass door. Nothing is known to have been taken.

Detectives are investigating this incident, police said. Anyone with information about it is asked to call police at (650) 329-2413.

Orange County attorney has filed a proposal with the California attorney general’s office that would scale back the mid-cycle congressional redistricting plan approved by voters this week. Prop 50 makes changes to California’s congressional maps for the 2026, 2028 and 2030 elections. The proposed initiative would limit the changes to 2026.

CIVIL RIGHTS PENALTY: Cornell University has agreed to pay $60 million and follow civil rights laws in order to restore federal funding and end investigations into the Ivy League school.

AIR TRAVEL: Airlines mostly stayed on schedule yesterday while cutting more than 1,000 flights because the government shutdown had reduced the number of air traffic controllers. More canceled flights are expected in the coming days to comply with the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce service at the busiest airports.

BEEF PRICES: President Trump yesterday accused foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and asked the Department of Justice to open an investigation.

KITKAT’S LEGACY: After a Waymo robotaxi killed a bodega cat named “KitKat” in San Francisco’s Mission District, a SF Supervisor is asking state officials to change how driverless cars are regulated, allowing local governments to put the issue to voters, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Deaths

San Mateo County Coroner’s Office:

Nov. 6

Svetlana Maratovna Kreyzel, 37, of San Francisco

Earl F. Lanham, 82, no hometown listed

Abbas Nikravesh, 91, of Foster City

Benjamin Joaquin Angeles, 91, of Broadmoor

Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office:

Oct. 26

Clifford Muilenberg, 85, of Palo Alto

William Fryer, 73, of Sunnyvale

Oct. 24

Jojana Villatoro-Larios, 42, of San Mateo

Births

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto:

April 22

Melissa Alejandra Alvarado Esquivel, a girl

Chelsea Xi Chen, a girl

Leon Gia An Chin, a boy

Avyaan Jujjavarapu, a boy

Ben Knetsch Toledo, a boy

Sophia London, a girl

Chloe Su Naing, a girl

Julien Chawarin Nilumol, a boy

Aliana Lorena Perez, a girl

Eliana Vivian Perez, a girl

Sebastian Antonio Perfetto, a boy

Stella Radandt, a girl

Valentina Reyes Mairena, a girl

Aiden James Schrum, a boy

Elias Amir Shahatit, a boy

Aadya Sharma Singh, a girl

Mumayaz Saleh Sueidan, a girl

Shreya Sushanth, a girl

Enayah Amara Thomas, a girl

April 21

Mishal Omar Alrubaiyan, a boy

Seraphina Helene Bosworth, a girl

Gemma Silvana Cabrera Idiaquez, a girl

Marcus Youbing Cheng, a boy

Alice Guan, a girl

Ziyu Jing, a girl

Michael Hajun Kang, a boy

Cohan Wilder Kegelman, a boy

Camila Salette Leon, a girl

Kimi Yanru Leong, a girl

Aaliyah Guadalupe Lopez Cruz, a girl

Everett James Maldonado, a boy

Emily Haruka Miller, a girl

Aarush Mishra, a boy

Zachariah Oge Nua, a boy

Adira Astrid Shedge, a girl

Wilder Richard Titan, a boy

Jonah Hayes Wassermann, a boy

Elio Ye, a boy

April 20

Isla Sophia Banys, a girl

Lucas Moreira Bernardes, a boy

Aheli Bhaswar, a girl

Eeshaan Samarth Woods Brahmbhatt, a boy

Aanya Chandra, a girl

Nathan Fang, a boy

Ira Garikipati, a girl

Yuna Kang, a girl

Joshua Zhong Li, a boy

Dalia Renie Matalon Greene, a girl

Yoseph Estiven Morales Ambrocio, a boy

Amaya Nanda, a girl

Nate Cheong Park, a boy

Josue Alexander Reyes Davila, a boy

Kairo Mauricedushawn Roberson, a boy

Malia Rose Shankar, a girl

Matthew “Matt” Dolan ¢ ¢

November 17, 1959 – October 31, 2025

Matthew “Matt” Dolan, affectionately known to many as Papa Dolan, Uncle Matt, or Mr. Matt, died peacefully on October 31, 2025, in Mountain View, California, surrounded by his family.

Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Elmer and Mary (nee Billings), Matt built a life defined by kindness, service, and connection. He and his ‘darling’ wife of 40 years, Anne, made their home in Wichita, Kansas, raising three children, Matt, Susan and Elizabeth. In 2014, Matt and Anne moved to Mountain View, California to seek medical care at Stanford for their late daughter, Lizzy, who lived with Cystic Fibrosis. Their move was prompted by love and necessity, and they embraced the new life and built a community around them.

Matt was known for his easy smile, quick wit, and helping hand. He was happiest spending time with Anne and his much-loved dogs, Tucker and Duffy, traveling to see his son in San Clemente or his daughter in New York City and watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball, Kansas State Wildcats football or his favorite shows on BritBox. He was deeply proud of his Irish heritage and was completing the process of obtaining Irish citizenship. Tracing the family’s roots became a hobby, which he tackled with the same gusto and curiosity as other aspects of his life.

Following Lizzy’s death in 2023, Matt channeled his grief into purpose. He became an active participant in the Northern California Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, founding the “Lizzy Got Wings” passion fundraiser. Each year on Lizzy’s birthday, he commemorated their shared skydive on her 30th birthday, by jumping from 13,000ft in her honor - an act that perfectly captured his courage, passion and love for his children. Matt was a top fundraiser for the Northern Chapter of the CF Foundation, earning him the Passion Fundraiser Award for 2024.

Matt spent his career in the hospitality industry, welcoming people from around the globe. His work was more than a job; it was an extension of his belief in the power of goodwill and connection. He was passionate about local tourism, sustainability, and community engagement, partnering with these organizations: Ability Pathways, the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, San Mateo County & Silicon Valley Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. He was a member and on the board of the Rotary Club of Palo Alto. His leadership and dedication earned him numerous awards, including the prestigious Tall Tree Award in Palo Alto for Outstanding Business for the Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto. His colleagues have shared, “Matt was an honorable man. He was a wonderful role model for our community: a humble leader with a big heart for everyone, including vulnerable people.”

He is survived by his wife, Anne (nee Wetta); son, Matthew; daughter, Susan; and his fourlegged companions, Tucker and Duffy. He was preceded in death by his cherished daughter, Elizabeth; his parents, Mary and Elmer; and brothers, Brian and Patrick. He leaves countless family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones who will miss his generosity of spirit and light.

Matthew’s life will be celebrated with a Vigil Service on Sunday, November 9 from 4:006:30pm PT at Spangler Mortuary, 799 Castro Street, Mountain View. Reciting of the Holy Rosary at 6:30pm PT. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Nicholas Catholic Church, 473 Lincoln Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 10:30 AM. A private burial in Scotland is planned for a later date to reunite Matthew with Lizzy on the Isle of Skye.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (https://passion.cff.org/lizzygotwings) or the Rotary Club of Palo Alto (https://www.rotarypaloalto.org/page/endowment-fund).

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PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL

5:30 p.m., Monday 250 Hamilton Ave.

Evaluations: In a closed session, council will evaluate the performance of the City Clerk Mahealani Ah Yun, City Auditor Kate Murdock and City Attorney Molly Stump.

Housing: Council will consider approving a six-story mixed-use building along University Avenue.

Quiet Zone: Council will pick its preferred system for implementing a quiet zone at the Churchill, Meadow and Charleston Street railroad crossings.

Police: Council will review an audit of the police department’s use of force between Dec. 2024 and May 2025.

PALO ALTO PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

6 p.m. Wednesday

250 Hamilton Ave.

Housing: The commission will review progress reports on the city’s annual Comprehensive Plan, its overall growth plan, and Housing Element, a state housing development requirement.

Bikes: The commission will provide feedback on updates to the city’s 2012 plan to improve bicyclist and pedestrian safety and convenience.

Link: The commission will consider options for extending funding to Palo Alto Link, a citywide affordable ride-share service.

PALO ALTO HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION

6 p.m., Thursday

250 Hamilton Ave.

Taxes: The commission will hear about federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits.

Mediation: The commission will get an update on the city’s mediation program.

Rights: The commission may support an information session for immigrants to know their legal rights at Mitchell Park Library.

PALO ALTO CITY SCHOOLS LIAISON COMMITTEE

7 p.m., Thursday

250 Hamilton Ave.

Mental Health: The committee will hear an update on the school district’s contract with suicide prevention nonprofit JED Foundation for mental health services.

Allcove: The committee will discuss Allcove Palo Alto, a county-run mental health center on Middlefield Road that Councilman Greer Stone has pushed the district to provide free rides to.

MOUNTAIN VIEW YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

4:30 p.m., Monday

263 Escuela Ave.

Tobacco: The committee will give input on an ordinance restricting tobacco and e-cigarette sales.

LOS ALTOS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION

6 p.m., Wednesday

97 Hillview Ave.

Wildfire: Commissioners will discuss examples of trees and vegetation that protect against wildfires.

Transportation: Commissioners

will discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.

Plan: Commissioners will discuss their work plan for next year.

SANTA CLARA COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATION

10 a.m., Monday

Teleconference Only Stanford: The administration will review a permit application from Stanford to host a three-day concert series at its football stadium in May.

How to participate: Watch the meeting at https://sccgov-org.zoom. us/j/92551234327 or call in at (669) 219-2599 using meeting ID 925-5123-4327.

SANTA CLARA COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE TASK FORCE

10 a.m., Thursday

70 W. Hedding St., San Jose

Inmate: The committee will review

grievances filed by jail inmates over the last quarter.

Diversion: The committee will discuss behavioral health jail diversion programs.

Prop. 36: The committee will discuss the impact of Prop. 36, which increased penalties for repeat theft and drug offenders, on the county.

REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL

6 p.m., Monday

1017 Middlefield Road

Vehicles: Council may purchase nine Ford Mavericks and one Ford F-250 for $366,365 to replace public work vehicles.

Salary: Council will review a salary increase for firefighters who have become licensed paramedics.

Lease: Council will discuss the tenant protection ordinance, which helps regulate leases.

YMCA: Council will review plans

[See AGENDAS, page 19]

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raise new safety questions. During the public comment portion of the Sept. 16 Rail Committee meeting, two speakers said the system is better suited for long freight trains, where people might be tempted to drive around a one-lane gate.

“We don’t really have that issue,” Elizabeth Alexis said. “Our issue is more frequent trains. I’m actually concerned that a quad-gate might trap somebody on the railroad tracks instead.”

Last month, a car stuck between the quad-gates at Alma Street and Palo Alto Avenue was hit by a Caltrain, no one was hurt.

Councilman Pat Burt pointed out at a Sept. 16 meeting that getting rid of train horns could have the unintended benefit of preventing suicides.

“In our community, we have an additional concern, which is that horn noise is a constant announcement of lethal means to people who would be momentarily considering self-harm,” Burt said at the meeting. “The noise itself is a reminder for all of our students that are at (Palo Alto High School) right next to tracks and otherwise.”

Recent death

On Thursday, a person was hit by a Caltrain by the Palo Alto Avenue crossing. Caltrain wouldn’t provide details on the incident, citing its policy to not disclose deaths in an effort to discourage suicides.

The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office has not released the person’s name because it has not contacted the their next of kin.

Last year, 19 people died on Caltrain tracks, the most since 2015. After two Palo Alto suicides on Caltrain tracks earlier this year, a group of local parents said they plan to revive a volunteer group to monitor the tracks, which started after a series of suicides in 2009. As a safety precaution, trains are typically required by federal regulations to sound a horn between 96 and 110 decibels starting 15 to 20 seconds ahead of a street-level crossing.

What makes a quiet zone

If a railroad crossing includes enhanced safety measures, it can be declared a quiet zone, and trains no longer need to regularly sound their horns.

Train horn noise often makes its way into the neighborhoods and is a common complaint of people living near the railroad crossing, according to a report from City Manager Ed Shikada.

Council said establishing quiet zones would be a priority in March 2024

The quad-gates wouldn’t replace the city’s longterm plan to turn each of the railroad crossings into an overpasses or underpass, but would just be a stopgap measure, Shikada said. If council chooses to move forward with the quad-gates, Shikada estimates they would take from three-and-a-half to five years to install.

The gate system would cost the city between $4.1 million and $5.6 million, according to Shikada, while the trackside horns would cost $1.5 million.

If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, help is available. Call or text the 24/7 suicide and crisis lifeline at 988.

The County of San Mateo is committed to a fair and transparent process to appoint a

Nov. 10: Public Candidate Forum / Foro Público de Candidatos

Sheriff. Nov. 12: Board Meeting / Reunion de la Junta

El condado de San Mateo se compromete a llevar a cabo un proceso justo y transparente para nombrar a un nuevo Alguacil.

Be informed. Be Engaged.

Manténgase informado. Participe.

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PALO ALTO

MONDAY

12:25 p.m. — Liam Bickford, 63, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 500 block of High St.

3:04 p.m. — Willie General Thompson, 30, of Vallejo, arrested for threats to a school or public employee and on a warrant at Peet’s Coffee, 153 Homer Ave.

5:09 p.m. — Deborah Lynn Naipo, 61, of Redwood City, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 1000 block of E. Meadow Circle.

TUESDAY

12:40 p.m. — Don Allan Reese, 59, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 400 block of Bryant St.

3:10 p.m. — Michael Philip Lugea, 64, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 2400 block of Faber Place.

WEDNESDAY

9:23 a.m. — Person taken to a hospital for a mental health evaluation, El Camino Way.

2:35 p.m. — Vandalism, Lytton Ave. and Bryant St.

4:12 p.m. — Burglary, Greer Road.

4:39 p.m. — Theft, Town & Country Village.

6:57 p.m. — Don Allan Reese, 59, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 400 block of Bryant St.

STANFORD

OCT. 27

11:22 a.m. — Bicycle stolen, 600 block of Escondido Road.

3:56 p.m. — Bicycle stolen, 400 block of Jane Stanford Way.

5:47 p.m. — Bicycle stolen, 500 block of Lasuen Mall.

9:25 p.m. — Bicycle stolen, 200 block of Campus Drive.

MENLO PARK

THURSDAY

11:22 a.m. — Petty theft, 1200 block of University Drive.

2:08 p.m. — Lumi Baltazar Torres, 28, of East Palo Alto, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, University Ave. and O’Brien Drive.

1:53 p.m. — Brooke Ashley, 51, of San Francisco, arrested for petty theft and false impersonation, 1000 block of University Drive.

1:56 p.m. — Battery, 1200 block of Crane St.

3:46 p.m. — Fraud, 500 block of Sand Hill Circle.

11:36 p.m. — James Rodriguez, 41, of San Francisco, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, 600 block of Santa Cruz Ave.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

NOV. 1

2:37 a.m. — Vehicle tampering, 1600 block of Columbia Drive.

4:33 a.m. — Victor Ibarra Montes, 40, of Sunnyvale, arrested for possession of drugs for sale and probation violation, El Camino and Bernardo Ave.

6 a.m. — Miguel Hernandez, 32, of San Jose, arrested for domestic violence, threats, false imprisonment and vandalism at Togo’s, 1955 W. El Camino.

5:36 p.m. — Alvin To, 38, of Mountain View, arrested on warrants, 1000 block of Villa St.

10:32 p.m. — Wenge Dong, 29, of Mountain View, arrested for domestic violence, 100 block of Flynn Ave.

10:43 p.m. — Pinhan Lin, 29, of Mountain View, arrested for domestic battery, 2000 block of Plymouth St.

LOS ALTOS

OCT. 30

4:48 a.m. — Burglary at Ace Hardware, Foothill Crossing Shopping Center.

8:48 p.m. — Auto burglary, 4900 block of El Camino.

MONDAY

8:22 a.m. — Theft, Los Altos High School.

TUESDAY

12:16 p.m. — Vehicle stolen, 300 block of Cecelia Way.

1:24 p.m. — Identity theft, 900 block of Oxford Drive.

9:06 p.m. — Battery, 700 block of Jordan Ave.

9:51 p.m. — Theft, 4300 block of El Camino.

NORTH FAIR OAKS

WEDNESDAY

6:20 a.m. — Burglary at a business, Flood Ave. Equipment stolen.

REDWOOD CITY

WEDNESDAY

12:01 a.m. — Josue Raul Guillen Sanchez, 35, of Redwood City, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and theft of someone else’s lost property, Lakeview Way and Vernal Way. Juan Bernard Gonzalez Zuno, 25, of Redwood City, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

1:21 a.m. — Boy calls police and says a man is outside yelling threats to his mom, Clinton St.

1:53 a.m. — Michael Anthony Tamagna, 51, of Redwood City, arrested for violation of a protective order and probation violation, 800 block of Vera Ave.

3:30 a.m. — Eleaka Maria Gutierrez, 42, arrested for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, Buckeye St. and Middlefield Road. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.

10:56 a.m. — Storage unit broken into and items stolen, E. Bayshore Road.

1:29 p.m. — Man steals beef jerky from a store, Whipple Ave.

1:40 p.m. — Man steals

undergarments and other clothing from Marshalls, 2545 El Camino. Michael Christopher Scott, 35, of San Jose, cited for shoplifting and falsely identifying himself to police.

5:54 p.m. — Woman says her boyfriend tried to kill her, Maple St.

6:35 p.m. — Resident says a strange man came up twice to bang on the resident’s door, Lincoln Ave.

7:08 p.m. — Jamelin Rodriguez Gonzalez, 32, of Redwood City, arrested for domestic violence and child endangerment, 400 block of Redwood Ave.

7:45 p.m. — Man says a homeless man punched him, Broadway.

8:39 p.m. — Man says a vehicle tried to hit him and then three or four men got out of the vehicle and were chasing him, Red Morton Park. Cristofer Saul Soriano Rodriguez, 18, of Redwood City, arrested on a warrant.

10:36 p.m. — Eddie Bui, 37, of Oakland, arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, 700 block of Winslow St.

BELMONT

THURSDAY

11:40 p.m. — Kameron Robert Lilligren, 30, arrested for shoplifting and possession of stolen property, 1100 block of El Camino.

CHP

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

OCT. 24

Ryan P. Delaney, 27, arrested for DUI.

OCT. 25

Lesli B. Marin, 27, arrested for DUI, recklessly evading police in a vehicle and resisting police.

OCT. 27

Adel A. Ghezavat, 22, arrested for DUI.

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779 Holly Oak Drive, 94303, 4 bedrooms, 2123 square feet, built in 1959, Samson Family Trust to Kim and Vishal Parikh for $3,635,000, Oct. 2

723 Josina Ave., 94306, 3 bedrooms, 2212 square feet, built in 1949, Butler Living Trust to Zhihua and Nikolaos Katsipoulakis for $3,900,000, Sept. 3

639 Georgia Ave., 94306, 4 bedrooms, 2298 square feet, built in 1958, Madsen Family Trust to Jing and Mujing Zhou for $4,500,000, Oct. 2

1641 Portola Ave., 94306, 4 bedrooms, 2444 square feet, built in 1927, McNee Living Trust to Kimbrough Trust for $4,515,000, Sept. 30 (last sale: $1,825,000, 11-0210)

1632 Mariposa Ave., 94306, 3 bedrooms, 2352 square feet, built in 1924, Murphy-Chutorian Trust to Ashildur and Stefan Ingvarsson for $4,520,000, Oct. 1 (last sale: $1,505,000, 05-20-09)

MENLO PARK

702 Nash Ave., 94025, 2 bedrooms, 1100 square feet, built in 1940, Carl Moerdyke to SF21G LLC for $2,700,000, Sept. 10 (last sale: $202,500, 09-01-85)

539 Bay Road, 94025, 3 bedrooms, 1240 square

feet, built in 1946, Michael Olmstead to Laura and Matteo Cargnello for $2,895,000, Sept. 9 (last sale: $2,200,000, 11-07-18)

3 Carriage Court, 94025, 3 bedrooms, 2740 square feet, built in 1978, Balabine Family Trust to Grundfest Living Trust for $3,200,000, Sept. 8 (last sale: $1,495,000, 06-23-06)

LOS ALTOS

1061 St. Joseph Ave., 94024, 5 bedrooms, 2839 square feet, built in 1967, Carter Trust to Belani Trust for $3,745,000, Sept. 30 (last sale: $316,500, 0201-86)

14449 Liddicoat Circle, 94022, 3 bedrooms, 2526 square feet, built in 1969, McDowell Living Trust to Bin and Xinghua Hu for $4,000,000, Oct. 1

384 Cuesta Drive, 94024, 3 bedrooms, 1323 square feet, built in 1951, Argo Trust to Suhua Xiong for $4,250,000, Sept. 30

1231 Gronwall Lane, 94024, 5 bedrooms, 3379 square feet, built in 1980, Liu Trust to Weihao and Jiaxi Xiong for $4,389,000, Sept. 3 (last sale: $939,000, 06-01-90)

MOUNTAIN VIEW

2133 University Ave., 94040, 2 bedrooms, 960 square feet, built in 1938, Fletcher Living Trust to Shuang Qu for $1,500,000, Sept. 29 80 Centre St., 94041, 2 bedrooms, 1094 square feet, built in 1948, Barozzi

Living Trust to Seshaadri Family Trust for $1,675,000, Sept. 3

355 Snyder Lane, 94043, 3 bedrooms, 1625 square feet, built in 1998, Gild Family Trust to Hector and Jenny Mei for $1,710,000, Sept. 3 (last sale: $708,000, 07-29-10) 1139 Cuesta Drive, 94040, 3 bedrooms, 1462 square feet, built in 1955, Narewski Living Trust to Ding and Fan Wu for $2,880,000, Sept. 3 REDWOOD CITY 503 Scott Ave., 94063, 3 bedrooms, 1010 square feet, built in 1946, Jian Zhen to Sui Ng for $950,000, Sept. 11 (last sale: $802,000, 04-29-16) 840 8th Ave., 94063, 3 bedrooms, 1260 square feet, built in 1947, Marshall Trust to One Haus LLC for $975,000, Sept. 10 710 5th Ave., 94063, 2 bedrooms, 884 square feet, built in 1939, Vincent Yan to Victoria and Mitchell Andersen for $1,110,000, Sept. 10 (last sale: $812,000, 01-12-16)

77 Nottingham Ave., 94063, 4 bedrooms, 630 square feet, built in 1954, Jonathan Liu to Nianlin Li for $1,210,000, Sept. 12 (last sale: $738,000, 04-22-16)

756 7th Ave., 94063, 2 bedrooms, 1000 square feet, built in 1950, Cesar Coc to Swetha and Dilip Adityan for $1,340,000, Sept. 8 (last sale: $1,275,000, 06-13-23)

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JAN STROHECKER

CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL

The Mountain View City Council will hold a public hearing to request for a Development Review Permit, Subdivision Permit (Lot Line Adjustment), Special District Permit, and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit to replace and demolish an existing duplex on site, remove 19 heritage trees and construct a 15-story, 455-unit apartment development with 20% affordable units above an at grade parking garage. The 1.26-acre project site is located on the east side of North Rengstorff Avenue, between Plymouth Street and Leghorn Street in the MM-40 (General Industrial) district and R3-2sd (Multiple-Family Residential - Special Design Combining) district. CEQA review to initiate as an Initial Study. This project is located on the east side of North Rengstorff Avenue, between Plymouth Street and Leghorn Street in the MM-40 (General Industrial) district and R3-2sd (Multiple-Family Residential - Special Design Combining) District.

DATE & TIME: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard

This meeting will be held with a virtual component in Council Chambers located at 500 Castro Street, Second Floor, Mountain View, CA 94041, broadcast live at mountainview.legistar.com, on YouTube at MountainView. gov/YouTube, and on Comcast Channel 26. Members of the public wishing to provide comments to the City Council may:

1) send an email to city.council@mountainview.gov;

2) join the Zoom Webinar by visiting mountainview.gov/meeting and entering Webinar ID 843 5126 7142 or by calling 669-900-9128 and entering Webinar ID 843 5126 7142; or

3) attend the meeting in person.

If you have questions about this item, please contact Edgar Maravilla at Edgar.Maravilla@mountainview.gov or 650-903-6306.

Comments or written statements may be submitted to the City Clerk, 500 Castro Street, P.O. Box 7540, Mountain View, California, 94039-7540 or city.clerk@mountainview.gov. Legal challenges may be limited to those issues or objections raised at the public hearing orally or in written correspondence delivered to the City during, or prior to, the public hearing.

The City of Mountain View does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, source of income, gender, gender expression or identity, or any other State or Federal protected class in any of its policies, procedures or practices. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, or treatment or employment in, the City of Mountain View programs and activities. Pursuant to the ADA, the City of Mountain View will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. laurel.james@mountainview.gov or 650-903-6397.

Dated: November 7, 2025 Heather Glaser, City Clerk CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL Mixed-Use Project at 749 West El Camino Real

The Mountain View City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the following:

• Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Certifying the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report and Adopting Findings of Fact, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the MixedUse Project at 749 West El Camino Real (APNs: 193-02-049 and 193-02-050), to be read in title only, further reading waived); (Attachment 1 to the Council Staff Report); and

• Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Approving a Planned Community Permit and Development Review Permit to Remove an Existing Commercial Bank Building, A Vacant Restaurant Building and Surface Parking Lot and Construct A Mixed-use Development Comprised of 299 Residential Rental Units, Utilizing State Density Bonus Law, in a At-grade Podium Parking Above Two Levels of Underground Parking; a Two-story 8,483 Squarefoot Bank Building; a Provisional Use Permit for a Rooftop Deck; A Heritage Tree Removal Permit To Remove 28 Heritage Trees; on a 3.05-acre Site at 749 West El Camino Real (APNs:193-02049 and 193-02-050) and a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) was prepared for the Project Pursuant to Sections 15152 and 15163 of the California Environmental Quality Act to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 2 to the Council Staff Report); and • Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mountain View Conditionally Approving a Vesting Preliminary Parcel Map to Create One Lot with up to Four Commercial Condominium Units on a 3.05-acre Lot at 749 West El Camino Real (APNs:193-02-049 and 193-02-050) to be read in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 3 to the Council Staff Report).

The Environmental Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 15, 2025, and recommended (6-0-1) that the City Council adopt the staff recommendation to conditionally approve the project and certify the Final SEIR.

DATE & TIME: Tuesday, November 18, at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard

1) send an email to city.council@mountainview.gov;

2) join the Zoom Webinar by visiting mountainview.gov/meeting and entering Webinar ID 843 5126 7142 or by calling 669-900-9128 and entering Webinar ID 843 5126 7142; or

3) attend the meeting in person.

If you have questions about this item, please contact Margaret Netto at Margaret.Netto@mountainview.gov or 650-903-6306.

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Alex Wang and Yao Li are pleased to present 2987 Alexis Drive in Palo Alto.

Exquisite architectural home in prestigious Palo Alto Hills with beautiful panoramic views and access to topranked schools. Located across from Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club, enjoy proximity to championship golf, tennis, clubhouse dining, and vibrant social activities while surrounded by natural serenity. Minutes from Highway

short drive to leading tech companies.

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Architectural presence, spectacular San Francisco Bay views, and an extra-large lot with expansive level areas for outdoor living set this home apart in Emerald Hills.

Lane presents a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a piece of sand in one of Santa Cruz’s most coveted waterfront enclaves. Tucked at the end of a gated private road, this vistas stretching across the coastline to two lighthouses 2 baths, with a bonus room, designed to maximize natural light and views.

Dave Anderson Marvin

Saturday & Sunday

Monterey Coast Realty is pleased to present 32 Southbank Road in Camel Valley.

This lovingly maintained and updated home is a sunlit retreat nestled in Carmel Valley’s desirable Robles Del Rio neighborhood. Its location makes it the perfect introduction to the Carmel Valley Village lifestyle.

single-level living on a tucked-away cul-de-sac in North Los ownership and thoughtful new updates such fresh paint, and an all-new bathroom. Price Upon Request

Ameri is pleased to present 1269

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In the heart of Silicon Valley, this mid-century modern retreat blends iconic design with vaulted ceilings, a bright white kitchen, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Surrounded by newly landscaped gardens and complete with a remodeled primary suite and detached 2-car garage, it’s minutes from Levi’s Stadium, Great America, and connection, and style.

Monique Anton is pleased to present 410 Conil Way in Portola Valley. Open

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Erika

Manzano Way in Sunnyvale. Open Saturday

Kathy Bridgman is pleased to present 145 El Monte Court in Los Altos. Open house Saturday and Sunday 2:00pm-4:00pm.

Carol Carnevale, Nicole Aron & James Steele are pleased to present 530 Live Oak Lane in Emerald Hills. Open Saturday &

from 1:30pm - 4:30pm.

Dave Anderson and Marvin Christie are pleased to present 151 Blackpoint Lane in Santa Cruz.

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Alex Wang

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When The Beach Is Your Backyard

Unbelievable location on Blacks Beach! 151 Blackpoint Lane presents a oncein-a-lifetime chance to own a piece of sand in one of Santa Cruz's most coveted waterfront enclaves. Tucked at the end of a gated private road, this remarkable 18,992 sq ft parcel offers sweeping ocean vistas stretching across the coastline to two lighthouses and the Wharf. The main residence features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, with a bonus room, designed to maximize natural light and views.

A detached unit adds 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a full kitchen, and living room, providing flexible space for guests and extended family. Step outside and your backyard is the beach itself--perfect for morning coffee with the waves, sunset gatherings, or simply soaking in the beauty of the Monterey Bay. Rarely does a property of this caliber and location become available, don't miss the opportunity to own an iconic slice of Santa Cruz waterfront. 3

DISTRICT –––––

District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said his office is reviewing the audit to see if there’s any evidence of fraud.

The board discussed the audit findings on Wednesday, leaving some parents upset, said Board Clerk Kimberly Legg.

The school district’s reputation has been affected and has divided the community, board member Jason Morimoto said during the meeting.

Disappointed by audit

Former district parent Christine Arnould said she was disappointed with the audit’s findings and there is a lack of transparency.

“Instead of facing consequences for serious errors of judgement,” Arnould said. “Polito’s actions caused real harm to this district, yet she was allowed to retire with honors.”

Polito retired in August.

“This sends such a terrible message of integrity and leadership,” Arounld said.

When parents raised concerns over the district’s finances, it caused many families to stop supporting the district’s nonprofit, Morimoto said, hoping to repair the mistrust.

Polito faced fierce parent and teacher opposition, which has led to parents digging through district finances and finding receipts for stays at luxury hotels and expensive dinners.

Call a duck a duck

“This is obviously fraud. And just call it what it is,” parent Susanna Chenette said at the meeting.

Bultema said because the district does not have guidelines for employees on credit card use, it was hard to determine if expenses were for an educational purpose.

Polito did not have receipts for 115 of her credit card purchases totaling $56,404, according to the audit.

Some of Polito’s purchases were marked as “un-

known educational purpose” because she couldn’t remember what they were for—purchases like $658 in hotels in December 2022 and $588 in March 2023.

The audit found a $160 custom birthday cake as part of a $10,812 leadership retreat at the Dream Inn in Santa Cruz in August 2022. Board President Paige Winikoff said she wanted to know when Polito was reimbursed for items found to be personal rather than educational. She was concerned whether they were done after the audit.

The district doesn’t have any policies for reimbursements, Bultema said.

“These findings should be a concern to the elementary school district and the San Mateo County Superintendent Schools, and require immediate intervention to limit the risk of fraud, mismanagement and or misappropriation,” Bultema said.

Board must address audit

The audit showed the board’s policy issues that it will now be addressed, Winikoff said.

Board member Heather Hopkins said she was accused of benefiting financially from the alleged fraud. The accusations happened when she was board president. Hopkins said people should ask any questions they have to clear up any misinformation.

When the concerns started coming from parents, the board responded by setting travel limits for the rest of the 2024 school year, Hopkins said.

Over the last few months, she has been working on two new polices to oversee credit card usage and travel policies, which were approved by the board last month, Hopkins said.

Winikoff said it has been an emotional issue and she has waited many months for the report, but is looking forward to working with Superintendent Erik Burmeister. The board has 15 days to respond with an action plan and decided to meet on Nov. 18 to discuss the action plan.

TAX –––––––––

bond to revitalize the downtown, according to City Manager Jeff Maltbie’s report.

The city is looking to redesign the 700 block of Laurel into a promenade, with a fountain, stage, bicycle parking, drinking fountains, public restrooms, trees and space for outdoor dining.

The survey showed enough support from the 699 residents who participated for the tax to be on the November 2026 ballot, according to Maltbie’s report.

Could be challenges

Even though there is support for a tax, there are challenges to its success, such as the state of the economy at the time, Maltbie wrote.

“Exactly how these events unfold and how they may shape voters’ opinions remain to be seen,” Maltbie wrote in the report.

Maltbie said if the city moves forward with the tax, it should focus on raising awareness of the city’s funding needs while also asking for community input. Outreach will not guarantee support if it’s placed on the ballot, but it will provide information to voters before they make a decision.

“Looking forward, my sincere goal is that we can learn from this incident and rebuild together,” Morimoto said.

AGENDAS –

for a new YMCA building to replace the one at 1455 Madison Avenue.

Trash: Council will discuss raising prices for trash services by $6 per month and another $6 increase in 2027.

Closed: Behind closed doors, the council will discuss negotiations with the labor union and the position of the city manager.

SAN CARLOS CITY COUNCIL

7 p.m., Monday

600 Elm St.

Park: Council will review a contract with WRT Inc. to design the Harrington Park project for $300,000.

Manager: Council will discuss revising the job responsibilities of the city manager position.

Claim: Council may deny a claim from Kelly Boyett, who asked for reimbursement for $680 after her car was towed in a no-parking area.

Whippets: Council may consider banning nitrous oxide, also known as “Whippets.”

Tax: Council will discuss having a sales tax to fund city services.

EAST PALO ALTO RENT STABILIZATION

7 p.m., Wednesday

2415 University Ave.

Appeal: The board will hear a presentation on appeals.

MENLO PARK COMPLETE STREETS COMMISSION

6:30 p.m., Wednesday

751 Laurel St.

Park: Commissioners will discuss the bike lanes and road changes at Nealon Park and Blake Street.

SAN MATEO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

6 p.m., Monday

500 County Center, Redwood City

Sheriff: Supervisors will hold a public forum for residents to ask three candidates questions about the sheriff position.

9 a.m., Wednesday

Appoint: Supervisors will appoint a new sheriff.

MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

7 p.m., Wednesday

5050 El Camino Real, Los Altos

Raises: The board may raise General Manager Ana Ruiz’s salary from $292,446 to $366,390, plus a $10,992 bonus, and raise General Counsel Hilary Stevenson salary from $277,496 to $321,077, plus a $9,632 bonus.

Barns: The board may hire ZFA Structural Engineers for $63,658 to study options for demolishing four barns and a fruit stand on the coast.

Bids: The board may reject all contractor bids to develop an agricultural water distribution system in La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve because the bids came in higher than expected.

Van: The board may hire RV

Grounded at Fremont Chevrolet for $133,815 to outfit a cargo van with an exterior wrap, pop-up tents, a TV, a PA system and solar panels so the van can be used as “a rolling ambassador for the district.”

Land: The board may purchase 34 acres of land for $386,091 to add to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.

MENLO PARK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 p.m., Thursday

181 Encinal Ave., Atherton

Safe: Encinal Elementary School’s fifth grade Community Science Leadership Academy will give a presentation on safe walking and biking around the campus.

Math: The board will discuss math textbooks.

Two: The board may advance a two-story design for a new lower campus at Laurel School.

Theatrical: The board may approve the job description for a theatrical technician.

Negotiator: The board may give $5,000 to Director of Technology Willy Haug for working as the district’s lead certificated negotiator.

Training: The board may give $3,000 to Principal Linda Creightonfor training administrators on teacher evaluations.

E-bikes: The board may approve new rules for e-bikes on campus.

Trips: The board may approve a three-night field trip for 101 fifth graders to learn about nature at Jones Gulch in February.

Truck: The board may buy a 2024 Ford Ranger maintenance truck for $35,700.

Supplies: The board may replenish emergency food and water supplies for $16,252.

Camera: The board may add cameras to a special education van for $7,156.

Fees: The board may hire Schoolworks, Inc., for $5,000 to do a study justifying fees on developers.

Support: The board may hire Riekes Center for $9,450 to support students during lunch at Hillview Middle School.

Appoint: The board may re-appoint Jonathan Carpenter, Brian Danielewicz and Paige Arata to the Finance and Audit Committee.

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

7 p.m., Wednesday 750 Bradford St.

Community: The board will hear about the district’s community schools model.

Mental health: The board will hear about mental health programs in the district.

SEQUOIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

6 p.m., Wednesday

480 James Ave., Redwood City Closed: In closed session, the board will discuss labor negotiations and a lawsuit by parents alleging anti Semitism in the district.

Plan: The board will discuss the district’s strategic plan.

TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS NOTICES OF PUBLIC HEARINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Los Altos Hills, State of California, will hold the following public hearings in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California: Planning Commission – Special Meeting

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Time: 6:00 P.M., or as soon as thereafter practicable

Purpose: Consideration of a Resolution Making Findings and Recommending the City Council Approve an Amendment to the General Plan Housing Element and Conforming Amendments to the General Plan Land Use Element as Necessary.

CEQA Review: Exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.085 and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

To participate in the meeting via Zoom Video Conference, please use the following information:

https://bit.ly/LAHPC-SpecialMeetingNov18

Meeting ID: 840 0340 3205 Password: 201061

City Council – Regular Meeting

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Time: 6:00 P.M., or as soon as thereafter practicable

Purpose: Consideration of a Resolution Making Findings and Approving an Amendment to the General Plan Housing Element and Conforming Amendments to the General Plan Land Use Element as Necessary

CEQA Review: Exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.085 and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

To participate in the meeting via Zoom Video Conference, please use the following information:

https://bit.ly/LAHRegularCityCouncilMtg

Meeting ID: 880 1278 9215

Password: 94022

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 Planning Commission, or 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:

1. If you wish to submit a public comment on agenda items in advance of the meeting, email the staff member for the project. If you choose to email your comments, indicate in the subject line “FOR PUBLIC COMMENT” and specify the agenda item. 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 in person, please complete a speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk at the meeting.

3. If you wish to provide public comment during the meeting via Zoom Video Conference, follow this protocol: raise your hand in the Zoom application, before sharing your comment, identify yourself by name and where you reside.

Public testimony will be taken at the direction of the chairperson and members of the public may only comment during times allotted for public comments. This meeting will be broadcast via live-stream service at http://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov.

Marco Ahumada

Administrative Clerk/Technician

Town of Los Altos Hills

NOTICE DATE: November 8, 2025

Computer Help on the Way!

On June 26, 2025, Web3 Pro Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), dissolved (the “Dissolution”) in accordance with Section 275 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”). As a result of the Dissolution, the continued corporate existence of the Company has ceased (except for the limited purposes expressly set forth in the DGCL) and the affairs of the Company will be wound up. The Company is hereby providing you with notice of the Dissolution pursuant to Section 280 of the DGCL.

This notice only applies to individuals or entities that may have a claim against the Company. If you have no claim against the Company, no action on your part is required.

If you have a claim against the Company, you must present such claim to the Company in writing, and such claim must contain sufficient information and supporting documentation to reasonably enable the Company to identify you and the substance of the claim and the amount thereof. All claims must be sent to:

Web3 Pro INC

3000 El Camino Real, Bldg 4, Suite 200 Palo Alto, CA 94306

All claims must be received by the Company, at the address set forth above, on or before January 15, 2026. Pursuant to Section 280 of the DGCL, any claim not received by the Company on or before January 15, 2026 will be barred. Pursuant to the DGCL, the Company (or a successor entity) may make distributions to any claimant and to the Company’s stockholders or persons interested as having been such without further notice to any claimant.

The aggregate amount, on an annual basis, of all distributions made by the Company to its stockholders for each of the 4 years prior to the date the Company dissolved is: $0 in 2025, $0 in 2024, $0 in 2023, and $0 in 2022.

Very truly yours, Ari Kaufman, CEO, Web3 Pro INC

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YOUR ONE-STOP AUTO BODY AND PAINTING SERVICE. Owner Greg Bedford of Bedford Auto Body in Mountain View has been working on cars for over 40 years and is a true master when it comes to auto body and painting. He has received numerous awards for his craftsmanship, including best paint job from Meguiars wax at the Palo Alto Concours D’Elegance. Greg said, “I love helping others in life and will always give my customers the best price in town!” Visit Greg and his dog Bella at 2145 Old Middleﬁeld Way in Mountain View. They are open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (650) 961-4100.

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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, accompanied by striking battlefield photos from Mark’s 2015 WWI Tour. Finally, the presentation will reflect on the lessons learned from the war and its profound effects on the post-war world, offering insights into how this conflict reshaped global history. peninsulacivilwarroundtable.org/.

TIME TO RELAX AND HAVE A LITTLE FUN.

Alejandra and Olivia can seat you in one of the ﬁnest Prime Rib restaurants in the bay area. Palo Alto’s Sundance

The Steakhouse is famous intimate atmosphere, delicious dinners, lunches and cocktails. People have been coming back to Sundance for more than 50 years. A big favorite for locals and visitors

alike. This restaurant has gourmet appetizers, a world-class wine list and desserts that are not to be missed. Come by 1921 El Camino Real and see why Sundance The Steakhouse is such a special place. Call Alejandra or Olivia at (650) 321-6798 for a reservation and check the website for more info. Sundance the steakhouse is located near Stanford University at 1921 El Camino Real.

LOOKING FOR DRINKS WITH FRIENDS, or a chill place to socialize after a great show at the Guild? Check out Bar Loretta, which hopes to liven up downtown’s nightlife offerings. The new lounge promises to be a vibrant gathering place to enjoy cocktails, small plates, and a stylish, chill ambience. With a marble bar and swank, new Deco vibe, the interior has been completely and gorgeously redesigned. Stop into Loretta this evening and enjoy a cocktail at 639 Santa Cruz Avenue Menlo Park and then grab dinner at Bistro Vida next door.

WINES OF THE SANTA CRUZ Mountains presents Taste of the Mountains Menlo Park Wine Walk on Saturday, November 15 in Downtown Menlo Park from 1-4pm. Enjoy wines from local, boutique wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains poured in various designated tasting locations along Santa Cruz Avenue. Check in for your wristband, Govino wine glass, and a map of the pouring locations – then enjoy an afternoon of tasting and discovery. Purchase your favorites from the bottle booth and stay downtown for dinner!

Advance ticket price is $50 or $59 day of. All ticket proceeds beneﬁt the Menlo Park