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Former Palo Alto Mayor and stockbroker Le Levy, who made people smile with his songs about Palo Alto civic affairs, has died at age 90. Levy was on City Council from 1979 to 1991 and was vice mayor in 1984 and mayor in 1985. But he remained involved in local government long after his time on council
ended, serving as co-chair of the city’s Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Task Force or IRBC that pushed for major improvements in Palo Alto life, such as better parks. As a Jan. 19, 2012, Daily Post article noted, Levy introduced the task
SAFETY CONCERNS: The Mexican national soccer team will change hotels in Los Angeles ahead of their Gold Cup match at SoFi Stadium on Saturday because of safety concerns amid the protests against immigration raids in the city.
HEGSETH QUESTIONED: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been met with sharp questions and criticism by lawmakers who demanded details on his moves to deploy troops to Los Angeles. After persistent questioning about the cost of sending National Guard members and Marines to Los Angeles, Hegseth turned to his acting comptroller, Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell, who said it would cost $134 million.
HOMELESS ARRESTS: San Jose City Council yesterday voted to make homeless people eligible for arrest if they reject three offers of housing.
MARRIAGE BAN: Southern Baptist delegates at their national meeting overwhelmingly endorsed banning same-sex marriage — including a call for a reversal of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 10-year-old precedent legalizing it nationwide. They also [See THE UPDATE, page 4]
force’s conclusions to City Council in a song he sang to the tune of the Village People’s “YMCA.”
The song began, “Young man, when you come to our town,
“I say Young man, and you look all around,
“at our buildings, are they solid and sound,
“That’s our infrastructure, now, our council,
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Gov. Gavin Newsom said President Donald Trump is “pulling a military dragnet” across Los Angeles during a brief public address yesterday.
The Democratic governor’s remarks come after Trump ordered the deployment of nearly 5,000 troops, including National Guard and Marines, to the nation’s second-largest city. They were deployed to protect federal buildings but are now also protecting immigration agents as they carry out arrests. Photos posted yesterday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement show National Guard troops standing guard around officers as they made arrests. ICE said in a statement that the troops were providing security at federal facilities and protecting federal officers “who are out on daily enforcement operations.” The
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Managing Editor
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus is trying to stop two ways that could lead to her removal from office — including trying to shield herself from testifying before a civil grand jury.
Corpus had been subpoenaed to testify before the civil grand jury yesterday, but her attorneys filed a motion to stop her testimony, claiming that District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe’s office ought to be recused from its double-duty as both administrator of the civil grand jury and as prosecutor. Wagstaffe has said his office has been looking into allegations brought up against Corpus and her former chief of staff Victor Aenlle in a 400-page report the county commissioned from retired Judge
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer
Palo Alto City Council will consider buying a warehouse east of Highway 101 to store equipment needed to upgrade the city’s electrical grid, a city spokeswoman said yesterday.
Council on Tuesday will vote on whether to buy the property at 2575 E. Bayshore Road for $8.5 million.
The city would lease the building back to its current tenant, electronic parts supplier Ico Rally, for six months at $12,600 per month.
The purchase is on Tuesday’s
“consent calendar,” a list of routine items that are approved without discussion. Council discussed the deal behind closed doors on June 2.
Purchase motive
“The purchase of this property will save costs and increase utilities’ warehouse space for planned, long-term capital improvement projects to safely store materials,” city spokeswoman Meghan Horrigan-Taylor said in an email.
The building will be a place for city employees and contractors
to meet and coordinate ongoing work “in a location that is ideal given proximity to the city’s utility operations and engineering staff worksites,” Horrigan-Taylor said.
The city’s municipal services center is down the street at 3201 E. Bayshore Road.
The city is planning to replace all of the power lines, utility poles and transformers in Palo Alto, starting with a neighborhood of 908 homes by Greer Park, Electric Engineering Manager Mohammad Fattah told the Utilities Advisory Commission in January.
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BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
The man convicted in the drag-racing deaths of a San Carlos couple was prescribed two out of the three medications that caused his death in the San Mateo County jail.
The San Mateo County District Attorney’s office conducted an investigation into the death of Kyle Harrison, clearing jail workers of any charges for the death of Harrison. Harrison, 25, of Redwood City, is
one of six county jail inmates to die during the 29-month watch of County Sheriff Christina Corpus, who faces firing for various allegations of misconduct. Harrison was prescribed amitriptyline and gabapentin.
Amitriptyline is an antidepressant used to treat depression. It works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, which are needed to maintain mental balance.
Gabapentin is a prescription medication used to treat epilepsy, neuropathy (nerve pain) and Restless Legs Syn-
drome. Harrison had taken a third drug, methadone, but it is unknown how he got it, District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said.
Methadone, an opioid, is a medication used to treat opioid addiction.
Not sure how he got it
“We interviewed a lot of people in the jail, from officers to staff, but we hit a dead end on where the methadone came from,” Wagstaffe said.
Wagstaffe said that when medications are distributed to inmates, the nurses watch them and ask them to
open their mouths to make sure they have swallowed them. The combination of the three medications was what caused his death on March 15.
On March 15, just before 5 p.m., deputies at the Maple Street Correctional Center were told an inmate was unresponsive in a housing unit.
Harrison was convicted of vehicular manslaughter and had recently been sentenced to 8 years in prison for the deaths of a San Carlos couple who died in a collision caused when he engaged in street racing in 2022 in Redwood City, according to the DA. The collision orphaned two 7-year-old twins who survived the crash.
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called for legislators to curtail sports betting and to support policies that promote childbearing at the gathering of more than 10,000 church representatives from the nation’s largest Protestant denomination.
CONGRESSWOMAN CHARGED: U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, was indicted yesterday on federal charges alleging she assaulted and interfered with immigration officers during a skirmish outside a New Jersey detention center. McIver has disputed the allegations as baseless and an attempt to scare her out of doing her job.
THUNBERG DEPORTED: Israel has deported activist Greta Thunberg a day after Israel's military seized the Gaza-bound ship she was on. Thunberg spoke in Paris yesterday and described a “quite chaotic and uncertain” situation during the detention. She was one of 12 passengers on board the boat carrying aid destined for people in Gaza.
CORRESPONDENT OUT: Correspondent Terry Moran is out at ABC News, two days after the network suspended him for an online remark that Trump administration deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller was a “world-class hater.”
AUSTRIAN SCHOOL SHOOTING: Authorities in the Austrian city of Graz say a former student opened fire at a school yesterday, fatally wounding 10 people and injuring many others before taking his own life.
San Mateo County Coroner’s Office:
June 10
Steven Wong, 75, of San Mateo
Crisanto Andrew Punzal, 77, of Pacifica
June 9
Larry Mark Cedeno, 61, of Belmont
Robert D. Kordesh Jr., 71, of Burlingame
Shawn Curtis McKnight, 63, of East Palo Alto
June 8
Evander Robles Gomez, 35, of Redwood City
Darleen Leveroni, 72, of South San Francisco
Richard Turner, 71, of San Francisco
Donald Eugene Gunter, 61, of Elk Grove
Rosario C. Dantes, 81, of Daly City
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Alfonso Eaton Leal, 63, of Redwood City
Mirjana Cornelius, 90, of Redwood City
Carol Haber Moye, 102, of San Mateo
Hia Win, 81, of Daly City
Everal W. Thompson, 35, of Burlingame
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BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
Redwood City Council is standing by the police department’s decision to buy an armored vehicle, despite residents’ concerns about the use of similar vehicles during the Los Angeles protests.
Council approved the department’s request to buy an armored vehicle in May 2023 with a federal grant from the Port of Redwood City and is now expecting it to arrive in the following months. The city returned a similar vehicle in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd. Council on Monday discussed the vehicle as part of the police department’s state-mandated report on its use of military equipment.
“The last few days have showed us with renewed urgency how important it is to have safeguards in place to prevent such equipment being turned on our own residents and visitors. Replacing the returned vehicle with a substantially similar one erases the benefit of the return. That makes it all the more important for the City Council to make sure the equipment you have authorized is not used against our own community,” resident Clara Jaeckel said in an email to the city.
Previous truck returned
When council approved the truck in 2023, residents pointed out that the department returned another military truck that offended some residents three years ago.
Jaeckel said it has been chilling to
see the videos of how the protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been escalating with force. She worries that this could be a reflection of how future equipment could be used in Redwood City.
“The return of the previous military vehicle was a key point of the city’s response to residents on June 22, 2020, when we raised concerns about the murder of George Floyd and the aggressive repression of the following protests in many cities,” Jaeckel said in an email to the city.
Truck uses
Police will be using the $320,000 Bearcat vehicle for natural disasters, active shooter situations, or to assist with evacuations in high-risk incidents, according to Lt. Jesus Castro’s report.
Councilman Jeff Gee said, “One of the things that gets lost and I understand this between George Floyd and Black Lives Matter, is the other side of the experiences.”
Gee mentioned the recent fear the deployment of Marines has caused in LA.
The Marines were recently deployed to LA’s immigration protests by President Donald Trump. 700 Marines were sent to LA to protect officials and property, according to Associated Press. Gee said that when the vehicles are used appropriately, they could save lives.
“I trust our police chief and our police force to train, have the right polices and to use that particular vehicle when lives and seconds matter,” Gee said.
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BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer
The city of Palo Alto and a woman who was hit by a police car are fighting over the extent of her injuries ahead of a jury trial, with over $1 million at stake.
Pamela McGavock, 67, of Palo Alto, said the crash at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Alma Street caused long-lasting spinal injuries, resulting in two significant surgeries and $630,534 in medical bills.
Lifestyle impact
McGavock said the crash “radically changed” her active lifestyle, which involved riding her scooter and playing games with her grandkids.
“Simple tasks such as showering became difficult, and she was unable to stand or lift pots and pans to cook. Since undergoing surgery, while her
conditions have improved, the outlook remains guarded,” McGavock’s attorney said in a court statement on June 5.
McGavock was hit in a crosswalk by Officer Arturo Bravo around 6 p.m. on May 14, 2022, as Bravo turned left onto southbound Alma Street, according to Officer Michael Wyckoff’s collision report.
Bravo testified that he heard a chime on his car laptop and briefly looked away from the road as he was going about 15 mph. When he looked back, he said he saw McGavock in the crosswalk and slammed on his brakes before knocking her to the pavement.
Potential damages
The city has admitted liability, but the two sides are far apart on damages.
McGavock offered to settle her lawsuit for $600,000 in March 2023 and now wants $1.25 million because of her surgeries since then, her attorney said.
The city offered $50,000, arguing that McGavock has exaggerated her injuries and that her spinal surgeries were caused by “degenerative changes.”
“Other than the initial ER visit, all medical treatment has been attorney directed and managed,” the city said in a court statement.
The city is planning to call Dr. Jerome Barakos and Dr. Peter Cassini to discuss McGavock’s MRI results and treatment history.
After the crash McGavock was loaded into an ambulance and brought to the Caltrain parking lot across the street, and she walked home after an interview with a Mountain View police officer.
“She was quite lucid and friendly and did not demonstrate any injuries other than perhaps a few bumps and bruises,” the city said in a court statement.
McGavock said she walked home despite feeling “weird” because she lived across the street and thought she could treat herself with rest and overthe-counter medicine.
Attorney Jeffrey Oneal, representing the city, said McGavock is “a very nice likable witness who engenders some sympathy.”
“However, she is an exceedingly poor witness and historian,” Oneal said in a court statement.
Oneal will meet remotely with McGavock’s attorney Steve Vartazarian today to discuss a settlement. If the two sides can’t reach an agreement, then a trial would begin June 23 in San Jose.
Nothing says love like lobster, so if you want to show your dad how much you appreciate him this Father’s Day, try treating him to some of the freshest lobster you can get on the West Coast.
New England Lobster Market & Eatery in Burlingame serves up an array of delicious classic lobster platters, lobster rolls and other seafood dishes that any dad would love and the whole family can enjoy along with him. He can start with a bucket of peel-andeat shrimp (or go spicy Cajunstyle!) and then get the full lobster plate with chips, coleslaw and bread and butter. Or there’s their popular lobster roll, which you can get naked or dressed. New England Lobster also offers oysters and clams on the half shell, crab nachos, crab cake sliders, lobster, crab and shrimp tacos, and so much more. And don’t forget
dessert, because those house-made whoopie pies are delicious.
All New England’s lobsters are delivered daily from New England daily, so the lobster is as fresh as it gets and stays that way until it’s on your plate — it’s never frozen. And if you’d rather celebrate dad’s big day at home, New England Lobster’s market (right there in the restaurant) makes it easy. Order up as many live lobsters as you need.
You also can host your own family lobster boil by ordering up their DIY home lobster boil pot. It comes with easy cooking instructions, and you get four 1.25-pound live lobsters, four artichokes, a pound of shrimp, four Louisiana hot links, four pieces of corn, potatoes, onion and garlic, along with seasonings and lemon. You can get the seafood you need either at the market or by ordering your items online. Their drivers are
ready to bring your seafood order right to your door in their refrigerated trucks. Delivery is $25 for all customers between San Francisco and San Jose.
And by the way, if your dad is truly a lobster-lover, you can also get him the gift that keeps giving with a New England Lobster gift card.
Pro tip: That gift card will get him especially far at New England’s weekday happy hour. From Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., you can get $3 beers, $2 oysters and $1 off a glass of wine and off any of their seafood tacos – lobster, crab or shrimp.
So check out New England Lobster Market & Eatery at 824 Cowan Road in Burlingame. For more information, go to newenglandlobster.net or call (650) 443-1559. They’re open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer
Investigators are still working to determine what started a fire that ripped through a commercial building on El Camino Real in Los Altos on Christmas in 2023, Santa Clara County Fire Department spokeswoman Erica Ray said yesterday.
“Every fire investigation is unique, and there’s no set timeline for investigators to complete their fire investigation,” Ray said in an email. “While the investigation is underway, we are unable to share any related details to avoid compromising the investigation.”
Fire damage
A dojo, a dance studio, a nail salon, a Chinese bookstore and a dry cleaner were destroyed in the fire, reported at 4:48 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2023.
Engines from Palo Alto and Mountain View were called in, and 26 vehicles responded in total to the 20,000-square foot building at 4600 El Camino Real.
Mountain View firefighters put out a car fire in the parking garage while county firefighters attacked the fire with hoses from above as the roof caved in, according to the incident report.
The fire was controlled at 2:35 p.m., and the last firefighters left at 1 a.m. on Dec. 26, 2023, the incident report said.
The total damage was estimated at $8 million for the property, and $200,000 for the contents inside, the incident report said.
The building was demolished from the top down in February 2024 so that investigators could get inside and find the origin of the fire, Ray said.
The property owner is Scott Kinsey, a realtor based in San Ramon, the incident report said. Kinsey couldn’t be reached for commented yesterday.
The lot between Sherwood Avenue and San Antonio Road has since been paved over.
“County Fire is committed to completing a thorough investigation with the ultimate goal of identifying the origin and cause,” Ray said.
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Educators from across the U.S. and several countries gathered at Bowman School in Palo Alto on May 17 for a special Regional Symposium sponsored by the American Montessori Society (AMS). The event welcomed 210 participants from over 60 schools and teacher training programs, offering high-quality workshops, networking opportunities, and insights into Montessori best practices.
With a focus on child-centered education, peacebuilding, and authentic Montessori methods, the Symposium inspired attendees to bring renewed energy and training to their classrooms. As one of California’s most respected Montessori institutions, Bowman School played a key role in hosting and organizing the event, reinforcing its reputation as a national leader in progressive education.
Bowman stands out as the only Montessori school in the state fully accredited to serve children from 12 weeks old through 12th grade. With over 30 years of operation in Palo Alto, it has become a model for comprehensive, developmentally aligned education across all ages.
In addition to educating students, Bowman actively supports the broader Montessori community. It helped establish the Bay Area Montessori Association (BAMA), which recently expanded to a statewide
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coalition—now known as the California Montessori Alliance (CMA)—uniting Northern and Southern California Montessori schools for professional development, advocacy, and collaboration.
Bowman’s Head of School, Mary Beth Ricks, brings national and international expertise, serving on the boards of both AMS and the International Montessori Council (IMC).
Montessori
At Bowman, Montessori education continues through middle and high school, supporting independence, creativity, and a sense of purpose. Students engage in hands-on inquiry, realworld problem-solving, and interdisciplinary learning. High schoolers also have the opportunity to pursue the globally recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma.
With four thoughtfully designed campuses in Palo Alto— including a new high school building at 835 Page Mill Road— Bowman offers age-appropriate environments tailored to every stage of development.
To learn more about Bowman School’s unique Montessori journey from infancy to high school, visit bowmanschool.org, or email admissions@bowmanschool.org.
The Rotary Club of Belmont and Redwood Shores will hold its annual HAWES Conference on health and aging education on Friday, June 27 at The Alexandria in San Carlos.
With this year’s theme, “Moving Forward: Innovation, Treatment, and Research in the 21st Century,” the conference’s featured speakers will focus on movement disorders and highlight Parkinson’s Disease. Students, nurses, social workers, community leaders and the general public are all welcome.
The conference, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is free to the general public and costs $75 for industry professionals. Lunch is included with registration.
The day’s featured speakers include:
• Dr. Mehrdad Ayati, MD. A nationally recognized specialist in the field of geriatric medicine, Dr. Ayati is a speaker, author and educator who testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee of Aging in 2018.
• Dr. Helen Bronte-Stewart, MD, MS. A movement disorders
specialist at Stanford Health Care, she treats Parkinson’s disease, MSA, dystonia and essential tremor.
• Jenny Fowler. A certified nutrition consultant, Fowler will address how to make dietary choices that reduce inflammation.
• Freddy Silva. A licensed Boxing coach and certified personal trainer at Rock Steady Boxing. Silva specializes in effective exercise for people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Dr. Ayati said his talk will address how Lewy body dementia can present with symptoms of Parkinson’s disease but also include a wide spectrum of cognitive and behavioral symptoms, including paranoia, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and more.
“My main focus is educating caregivers to understand medical and behavioral complications from Parkinsonian disease,” he said. “When caregivers are aware, they’re able to adjust and help them. The problem is most of the time, caregivers are not aware of all these complications. If caregivers have the knowledge,
they can prevent a lot of emergency room visits as well.”
He said that as our population ages over the coming decades, society will face the challenge of caring for significant numbers of elderly people with a variety of neurodegenerative diseases.
“Younger generations need to be educated to be prepared to take care of them,” he said.
The conference will also include raffle prizes, a book signing with Dr. Ayati and vendor visits.
The conference is free to the general public thanks to the generosity of its many sponsors, said Rotarian Patricia Player Maxwell, who founded the annual series. Platinum sponsors include First Light Home Care, Neighborly Senior Placement, OPO Health and Silverado, a group of assisted living and memory care communities.
To find out more and to register, go to hawesconference.org.
John A. Young, who succeeded founders Bill Hewlett and David Packard as CEO of Palo Alto-based Hewlett-Packard, has died at home with his family. He was 93.
As CEO of HP from 1978 to 1992, he led the company through extraordinary growth — transforming it from a pioneer in test and measurement equipment into a global computing powerhouse, according to a statement from HP. During his tenure, HP’s annual revenue grew from $1.3 billion to $16 billion.
Early years, HP rise
Born in Nampa, Idaho, on April 24, 1932, and raised in Klamath Falls, Ore., Young graduated from Klamath Union High School in 1949. He earned a bach-
elor’s degree in electrical engineering from Oregon State University in 1953. Young married his childhood neighbor and lifelong love, Rosemary Murray. They were married for 67 years until her death in 2021.
After earning his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Young began his career at Hewlett-Packard as a marketing planner in the microwave division. He rose rapidly through the company: regional sales manager, marketing manager, vice president of the Electronic Products Group, and executive vice president of the Instrument, Computer, and Components groups.
In 1977, when founders Hewlett and Packard retired, they selected Young as their successor.
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
Two Redwood City men are facing charges for stealing tires and bronze statues worth up to $200,000 from a rug store, a prosecutor said.
Faustino Dennis Ayala, 40, and Scott William Llewellyn, 32, pleaded innocent to three charges of commercial burglary, conspiracy and theft with prior convictions on Friday, said District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe.
On June 1, at 2:30 p.m., Ayala and Llewellyn broke into the Medallion Rug Outlet’s garage at 370 Convention Way, according to a Redwood City police statement. They found the lock box to the garage, where cars are parked and used for storage, according to store manager Moe Saeidi.
“It was neglect of leaving the key outside,” Saeidi said.
At 9:30 p.m., Ayala and Llewellyn returned to the garage and took a total of four Audi tires and antique bronze statues, valued at approximately $150,000 to $200,000, Wagstaffe said. Saeidi said he found out the next morning and immediately called the police.
Suspects caught
Officers recognized Ayala and Llewellyn from previous thefts, Wagstaffe said.
Officers arrested Ayala at an encampment on Winslow Street on June 3. Llewellyn was arrested at a hospital on June 4, according to a police statement. They are both being held in the San Mateo Maguire Correctional Center.
Ayala’s bail was set to $10,000 while Llewellyn’s was set to $5,000.
Villa Toscana Memory Care recently marked its first anniversary of providing compassionate care to seniors living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. On May 30th, the Mountain View community celebrated this milestone by hosting neighbors, community partners, local businesses, and the families and friends of their residents. The dedicated team at Villa Toscana organized the festive event, which brought together many attendees.
Andrew Pence, Executive Director at Villa Toscana, shared his gratitude, stating, “We are honored that we have been chosen to care for the seniors who live in our community. Mountain View seniors benefit from a supportive network of world-class healthcare providers and a caring community. It is this community spirit that helped the Villa Toscana idea become a reality.”
The opening of Villa Toscana Memory Care in late May 2024 realized the D’Ambrosio family’s vision to give back to the Mountain View community, which has supported them for many years. Developed and managed with the support of Calson Management, known for high-end, innovative senior living communities, Villa Toscana was specifically designed for the comfort and safety of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The community is committed to providing exceptional, supportive, and personalized care in a familycentered environment.
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Villa Toscana has established valuable partnerships with organizations that reflect its high standards of resident care, including Stanford Health, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, El Camino Health, Suncrest Hospice, Redwood Hospice, All Seasons Home Care, Ascension Home Health, and others.
As the owners of Giorgio’s Italian Restaurant, conveniently located on the ground floor of Villa Toscana, the D’Ambrosio family also ensures that residents enjoy delicious, fresh cuisine made with the finest ingredients. Villa Toscana’s in-house chef prepares meals three times a day in Giorgio’s kitchen.
Giorgio’s catered the anniversary celebration, much to the delight of the guests, who enjoyed wine and beer along with an Italianstyle menu featuring dishes like Fettuccine Alfredo, Penne Calabrese, Charcuterie Cups, Caprese Skewers, and house-made Tiramisu. Villa Toscana Memory Care welcomes anyone interested in learning more about their community to schedule a personal tour. Please call (650) 386-1709 to arrange a visit.
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neighborhood favorites are always just steps away. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a night out, there’s always something delicious to discover.
A2 Wine Bar 117 S. B St.
Eddie’s Sports Bar 215 S. B St.
Fogbird Cocktail Lounge 144 S. B St. (650) 458-0049
McGovern’s Bar 215 E. 4th Ave. (650) 375-8018
Mortar & Pestle 129 S. B St (650) 662-6800
O’Neill’s Irish Pub 34 S. B St. (650) 347-1544
Sky Lounge 76 E. 3rd Ave
Wunderbar 310 Baldwin Ave.
Yuppie Cantina 709 S. B St. (650) 999-1009
Boba Bless 16 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 513-9386
Heere Tea 253 S. B St.
Sharetea 220 Main St. (650) 581-1951
Shuyi Grass Jelly & Tea 165 E. 4th Ave.
Sweet Moment 137 E. 3rd Ave. ( 650) 477-2233
Teaspoon 128 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 393-5727
Tiger Tea & Juice 212 E. 3rd Ave.
TP TEA 65 E. 4th Ave. (650) 513-1754
Urban Ritual 140 S. B St. (650) 458-3298
Yi Fang 110 S. B St. (650) 727-3963
Avocado Toast 226 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 343-3844
Bay Watch Restaurant 201 2nd Ave. (650) 342-2356
Fiero Caffe 106 S. El Camino Real (650) 685-8210
Foreigner Cafe 60 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 620-1888
Jeffrey’s Hamburgers 42 S. B St. (650) 348-8698
Noah’s NY Bagels 50 E. 4th Ave. (650) 347-2364
BURGER & SANDWICH
Ike’s Place 680 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 375-8900
Jeffrey’s Hamburgers 42 S. B St. (650) 348-8698
CAFES
3 Bees Coffee 224 E. 3rd Ave. ( 650) 344-2339
Backhaus Bread 32 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 200-9493
Bliss on Tap 18 E. 3rd Ave. ( 415) 706-7112
Blue Bottle Coffee 201 S. B St. (510) 653-3394
Donut Delite 57 S. B St. (650) 348-1318
Munguia’s Bakery
602 E. 4th Ave. Suite F (650) 513-1543
Panaderia Guatemalteca
602 E. 4th Ave. Suite G (650) 548-3704
CAFES
Paris Baguette 208 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 501-8888
Peet’s Coffee 255 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 403-1591
Philz Coffee 113 S. B St. (650) 931-1770
Sama Coffee Shop
800 S. B St. Ste. 500 (650) 393-5553
Starbucks 54 E. 4th Ave. (650) 548-1764
Dough Zone Dumpling House 111 E. 4th Ave. (650) 336-1888
Fish with You 150 S. B St. (650) 266-8106
Happy Lamb Hot Pot
215 S. Ellsworth 650) 343-2566
Liuyishou Hot Pot 98 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 242-1245
Malatown 77 E. Third Ave. (650) 541-6666
New Wing Fat Chinese Restaurant
640 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 458-3248
MY Dumpling 100 S. B St. (650) 667-8887
Ox 9 Lanzhou Handpulled Noodles 11 S. B St (650) 242-1790
Superstar Dim Sum and Seafood Restaurant 88 E. 4th Ave. (415) 990-5938
Tang Bar 62 E. 4th Ave. (650) 581-1304
Taste Of Sha Xian 38 E. 4th Ave. (650) 393-4715
Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodles
215 E. 3rd Ave (650) 315-2316
Tianfu Restaurant
231 S. Ellsworth Ave. (650) 581-1707
Zen Noodle Bar
668 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 781-3183
Zhangliang Malatang 139 S. B St. (650) 781-3336
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN
Cajun Bowl 168 E. 4th Ave. (650) 445-7248
Central Park Bistro 181 E. 4th Ave. (650) 558 - 8401
Pacific Catch 243 S. B St. (650) 389-2482
The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar 246 S. B St. (650) 445-7250 Wursthall 310 Baldwin Ave. (650) 931-4282
Antoine’s Cookie Shop
220 2nd Ave. ( 650) 495-2303
Anton SV Pâtisserie 390 1st Ave. 650-273-7357
Arcos Bakery 128 N. B St.
Baskin-Robbins 133 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 348-2454
Chill Spot Rendezvous 271 Baldwin Ave. 650-420-6477
Cold Stone Creamery
375 2nd Ave. (650) 347-0500
Dessert Republic 138 Main St. (650) 401-3570
Icicles 222 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 866-9278
LuluYum 30 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 522-0216
Meet Fresh 277 S. B St. (650) 513-1416
Sibby’s Cupcakery
716 S. Railroad Ave. (650) 458-8773
Simply Cake 132 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 348-2888
Snacks Antojitos Mexicanos
31 N. B St. (650) 348-3683
SomiSomi 134 S. B St. (909) 569-9406
Tong Sui 250 S. B St. (650) 931-4253
TinyB Chocolate 407 S. B St. (415) 854-0344
Fire Wings 206 S. B St. (650) 372-5263
Jack in the Box 555 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 347-5911
Krispy Krunchy Chicken 609 E. 4th Ave.
Macho Burger 41 E. 4th Ave. (650) 445-7296
Potato Guys 251 S. B St. (650) 689-0888
Taco Bell 500 E. 4th Ave. (650) 621-2608
2nd Ave Market 503 2nd Ave.
7 Eleven 600 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 344-5911
Anatolian Market 637 S. B St.
Baking Arts 18 E. 3rd Ave. (415) 706-7112
Dean’s Produce 44 E. 4th Ave. (650) 340-7000
La Huerta Market 142 N. B St. (650) 579-2805
Magdali Produce Store 150 N B St
Magdali Produce Store Market
615 E 3rd Ave, Suite A
Mi Rancho Supermarket
80 N. B St. (650) 347-7052
Mini Market Montufar
201 S. Delaware St. A (650) 342-1887
Neelam Supermarket
150 N. B St. (650) 340-8208
San Mateo Liquors 254 S. B St. (650) 340-1326
San Mateo Sports Nutrition & Supplements
115 E. 4th Ave. (650) 344-6299
Suruki Supermarket
71 E. 4th Ave. (650) 347-5288
Takahashi Market
221 S. Claremont St. (650) 343-0394
Torito Market, 138 N. B St. (650) 344-4594
HEALTHY FARE
Deja Vu Organic Juice Bar
314 S. B St. (650) 761-7091
Earth Bar 4 E. 4th Ave. (650) 435-2539
Jamba 48 E. 4th Ave. (650) 558-3918
Nutricion SR 277 Baldwin Ave. (650) 200-5838
Sweetgreen 1 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 753-6500
Clay Oven 78 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 342-9194
Curry Up Now 129 S. B St. (650) 662-6800
Pausa Bar & Cookery
223 E. 4th Ave. (650) 375-0818
Peninsula Italian American Social Club
100 N. B St. (650) 343-7981
Ravioli House 505 S. B St. (650) 344-7433
Rise Woodfire 2 N. B St. (650) 389-6918
Sapore Express 125 E 4th Ave. (650) 315-2341
Tomatina 401 S. B St. (650) 918-5030
Vespucci Ristorante
147 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 685-6151
Dash Japanese Tapas & Sushi
204A 2nd Ave. (650) 340-1508
Fuji Sukiyaki 428 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 348-7810
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
329 S. Ellsworth Ave. (650) 343-3255
Himawari 202 2nd Ave. (650) 375-1005
HiroNori Craft Ramen
211 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 242-1223
Hotaru 33 E. 3rd Ave. #4010 (650) 343-1152
Izakaya Ginji 301 E. 4th Ave. (650) 348-1110
Izakaya Mai 212 2nd Ave. (650) 347-2511
Joy Sushi 30 S. B St. (650) 340-8974
Kajiken 112 S. B St.
Kaz Teriyaki Grill 71 E. 4th Ave. (650) 347-5777
Onigilly 670 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 315-2317
Ramen Dojo 805 S. B St. (650) 401-6568
Shabuway 145 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 548-2483
Sushi Maruyama
279 Baldwin Ave. (650) 315-2945
Sushi Yoshizumi 325 E. 4th Ave.
Taishoken 47 E. 4th Ave. (650) 445-7579
Taki Nori HandRoll Bar
144 E. 3rd Ave (650) 581-1269
Tokie’s 34 E. 4th Ave. (650) 570-6609
Udon Mugizo 73 E. 3rd Ave.
Ultra Sushi 210 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 242-1914
Yakitori Kokko 509 2nd Ave. (650) 401-7008
Bonchon 220 S. B St. (650) 458-3110
Chingu
211 S. San Mateo Dr. (650) 781-3075
Daeho 213 2nd Ave. (650) 389-6689
Olhso House 236 S. B St. (650) 781-3190
Al Carbon 602 E. 4th Ave. C (650) 544-4687
La Pinata 120 N. B St. (650) 344-5722
Pupuseria El Salvador
85 N. B St #2 (650) 347-1393
Restaurante Guatemalteco Eterna Primavera 615 E 3rd Ave, Suite D (650) 912-2127
Amour Amour Wine Bar & Tapas
305 E. 4th Ave. (650) 513-1759
B Street & Vine 320 S. B St. (650) 347-8463
Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen
150 E. 4th Ave. (650) 401-6903
Nick the Greek 213 3rd Ave. (650) 436-4976
Sajj Mediterranean 251 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 274-0150
Charlie’s Taqueria 725 S. B St. (650) 343-6496
Fletch’s Taqueria 385 2nd Ave. (650) 398-7543
Las Palomas Taqueria
92 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 343-9925
Mr. Taco Man 203 E. 4th Ave. (650) 342-7084
Pancho Villa Taqueria 365 S. B St. (650) 343-4123
Tacos Al Vapor 602 E. 4th Ave. Ste B (650) 344-9936
Taqueria El Nayarita 660 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 347-5414
Taqueria La Cumbre 28 N. B St. (650) 344-8989
Taqueria Las Pencas 245 N. B St. (650) 315-2274
Taqueria Los Primos 85 N. B St. #4 (650) 347-8760
Avenida 201 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 781-3637
Chopstix & Taiwanese Bentos 142 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 558-1988
Izakaya Fusion Grill Keitan 35 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 715-0083
L & L Hawaiian Barbecue 94 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 347-8885
Rin-Tei 104 S. El Camino Real (650) 558-8239
Samikcha MoMo 146 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 513-6475
Sushirrito 50 E. 3rd Ave.
Urban Momo 254 S. B St. (650) 458-3053
Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria
69 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 342-9392
Curry Pizza House 135 S. B St. (650) 242-0520
Dominos Pizza 169 E. 4th Ave. (650) 344-3030
Little Caesars Pizza 615 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 393-5656
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
154 S. B St. (650) 393-4799
Mr. Pizza Man 201 E. 4th Ave. (650) 342-7088
New York Pizza 219 S. B St. (650) 344-3444
North Beach Pizza
240 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 344-5000
Pizza My Heart 140 E.4th Ave. (650) 344-9800
STEAKHOUSE
Espetus 710 S. B St. (650) 342-8700
Porterhouse 164 S. B St. (650) 579-5911
San Mateo Prime 174 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 558-8918
New Thai Elephant
200 S. B St. (650) 431-0888
Thonglor Thai Bistro 173 E. 4th Ave. (650) 342-6451
Central Market 517 S. B St. (650) 375-8211
Gao Viet Kitchen
313 S. San Mateo Dr. (650) 477-2524
M Sandwiches Cafe 205 E. 4th Ave. (650) 931-4181
Saigon City 418 E. 3rd Ave. (650) 340-8878
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Remember 23andMe? The company that gave customers saliva-based DNA testing kits to learn about their ancestry?
Founded in 2006, the Sunnyvale-based company also conducted health research and drug development. But it struggled to find a profitable business model and eventually filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection back in March, raising concerns about the safety of customer data.
Well, 27 states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit in bankruptcy court seeking to block the sale of the company’s archive of genetic data
without customer consent. The lawsuit comes as a biotechnology company seeks approval to buy the struggling firm.
If you were a customer of 23andMe, you’re probably wondering what is going on with your data. It turns out you do have options if you want to protect your genetic self.
What happened to 23andMe? 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March. Anne Wojcicki, who co-founded the company nearly two decades ago and served as its CEO, stepped down. The company
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said that it would look to sell “substantially all of its assets” through a court-approved reorganization plan.
Wojcicki intends to bid on 23andMe as the company pursues a sale through the bankruptcy process. In a statement on social media, Wojcicki said that she resigned as CEO to be “in the best position” as an independent bidder.
23andMe said that filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection helps facilitate a sale of the company. The company said it wants to pull back on its real estate footprint and has asked the court to reject lease contracts in San Francisco, Sunnyvale and elsewhere to help cut costs. But the company plans to keep operating during the process.
Is my DNA data safe?
In a post about the Chapter 11 process, 23andMe said its users’ privacy and data are important considerations in any transaction and that any buyer
will be required to comply with applicable laws when it comes to how it treats customer data.
But experts note that laws have limits. For one, the U.S. has no federal privacy law and only about 20 states do. There are also security concerns. For instance, the turmoil of bankruptcy and related job cuts could leave fewer employees to protect customers’ data against hackers.
How can I delete my data?
If you have a 23andMe account, you can delete your data by logging in and going to “settings” and scrolling to a section called “23andMe Data” at the bottom of the page. Then, click “View,” download it if you want a copy then go to the “Delete Data” section and click “Permanently Delete Data.”
23andMe will email you to confirm, and you will need to follow the link in the email to confirm your deletion request.
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Times shown are when a report was made to police. Information is from police department logs. All of the people named here are innocent until proven guilty in court.
MAY 31
1:02 a.m. — Mark Morales, 33, of South San Francisco, arrested for possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia and on a warrant, 1200 block of Clark Way.
1:15 a.m. — Battery, 400 block of Emerson St.
3:30 p.m. — Maria Genoveva Cecilia Lopez Lopez, 51, of East Palo Alto, arrested for DUI, El Camino and Medical Foundation Way.
JUNE 1
1:34 p.m. — Assault with a deadly weapon, 200 block of University Ave.
9:06 p.m. — Vehicle stolen, 1-99 block of Encina Ave.
JUNE 4
8:56 p.m. — Auto burglary, 500 block of Webster St.
THURSDAY
8:20 a.m. — Francisco Cardoso Martinez, 61, of Sunnyvale, arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license and without valid vehicle registration and proof of insurance, San Antonio and E. Charleston roads.
9:44 a.m. — Home burglary, 700 block of Gailen Ave.
3:40 p.m. — Grand theft, 500 block of University Ave.
8:21 p.m. — Zachary Stewart Taylor, 36, of San Francisco, arrested for shoplifting at CVS, 352 University Ave.
SUNDAY
12:15 a.m. — Roman Montalvo, 47, of Mountain View, cited for drug possession, 900 block of El Camino.
8:53 a.m. — Isaac James Phillips, 52, cited on a warrant, Willow Road and Hamilton Ave.
9:45 a.m. — Minor caught with alcohol, Pierce Road and Madera Ave.
10:42 a.m. — Vehicle stolen, 600 block of Coleman Ave.
MONDAY
6:55 a.m. — Bicycle stolen, 1300 block of Henderson Ave.
8:05 a.m. — Scooter stolen, 1900 block of Menalto Ave.
MAY 24
1:44 a.m. — Stonie Jay Vasquez, 50, of San Carlos, arrested for trespassing, illegal lodging and violation of a court order, 400 block of Jane Stanford Way.
MAY 25
10:58 a.m. — Vehicle stolen, 700 block of Escondido Road.
1:48 p.m. — Bicycle stolen, 400 block of Mayfield Ave.
MAY 25
2:23 a.m. — Sergey Eremeev, 40, of Oakland, arrested for public drunkenness, 500 block of N. Shoreline Blvd.
11:20 a.m. — Qiping Sun, 37, of Mountain View, arrested for domestic violence, 1000 block of Solana Drive.
6:54 p.m. — Timothy Fjeldal, 35, transient, arrested for possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia and on a warrant, 500 block of Showers Drive.
MAY 28
6:29 p.m. — Vehicle accident causes major injuries, 100 block of Gladys Ave.
7:46 p.m. — Battery, 2500 block of Grant Road.
11:34 p.m. — Auto burglary, Shoreline Blvd. and North Road.
MAY 29
2:56 a.m. — Roberto Canales
Ocampo, 36, of Mountain View, cited for DUI and driving with a suspended or revoked license, Central Expressway and Mayfield Ave.
10:35 a.m. — Grand theft, 600 block of N. Whisman Road.
1:30 p.m. — Vandalism, 400 block of Tyrella Ave.
JUNE 1
2:09 a.m. — Timothy Ogawa, 42, of Los Altos, cited for display of false vehicle registration, El Camino and San Antonio Road.
THURSDAY
11:17 a.m. — Kevin Bertolucci, 54, of Sunnyvale, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, El Camino and Clark Ave.
11:28 a.m. — Theft at Woodland Branch Library, 1975 Grant Road.
JUNE 1
9:24 p.m. — Sebastian Alvarado Ixtapa, 24, of Redwood City, cited for DUI, Fifth Ave. and El Camino. Citation given by Atherton police.
JUNE 2
9:15 a.m. — Dennis Gilberto Valladares, 43, cited for trespassing on railroad property and possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, Third Ave. at the train tracks.
JUNE 3
4:22 a.m. — Mario Estrada, 30, arrested for DUI, Bay Road and Second Ave. Luis Vazquez, 22, arrested for public drunkenness.
JUNE 2
6:15 p.m. — Adam Louis Mort, 44, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, Redwood City Caltrain Station. Citation given by San Mateo County deputies.
6:45 p.m. — Raymond Ramos, 44, cited for trying to destroy or hide evidence and Donald Luke Atkinson, 31, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, Redwood City Caltrain Station. Citations given by San Mateo County deputies.
10:45 p.m. — Preston Bryant Matthews, 63, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, Jefferson Ave. and Franklin St. Citation given by San Mateo County deputies.
JUNE 3
4:10 p.m. — Adam Louis Mort, 44, arrested for public drunkenness, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting police and parole violation, Redwood City Caltrain Station. Arrest made by San Mateo County deputies.
4:59 p.m. — Donald Luke Atkinson, 31, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, Redwood City Caltrain Station. Citation given by San Mateo County deputies.
7:40 p.m. — Akiah Nache Brewster, 33, arrested on a warrant, Redwood City Caltrain Station. Arrest made by San Mateo County deputies.
JUNE 4
8:51 p.m. — Man goes into CVS at 1324 San Carlos Ave. and switches numerous new gift cards with ones that have been fraudulently tampered with.
SATURDAY
6:27 p.m. — Two women steal groceries, 1100 block of El Camino. Maria Gilica, 29, and Rina Zatreanu, 20, both cited for shoplifting and conspiracy to commit a crime.
10:31 p.m. — Brandon Scott Corse, 49, arrested for shoplifting, identity theft, false impersonation and possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia, 900 block of El Camino.
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.
Come visit Mish International and find out what probabilities lie ahead for gold and related commodities. Learn why gold must be a necessary par t of your assets. Since 1964, the wisest advice and best prices for gold & silver are right here in Menlo Park.
80 Kirby Place, 94301, 4 bedrooms, 2960 square feet, built in 1952, Kathleen and David Reese to Fang Trust for $6,200,000, closed May 8
1052 Fife Ave., 94301, 6 bedrooms, 4004 square feet, built in 2021, Sun Link Trust to Tulip Facilities LLC for $8,725,000, closed May 9 (last sale: $7,880,000, 03-29-21)
2504 Webster St., 94301, 3 bedrooms, 1855 square feet, built in 1947, Jun Xu to Qimera Trust for $12,450,000, closed May 9 (last sale: $3,123,000, 04-08-19)
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2268 Dumbarton Ave., 94303, 3 bedrooms, 1960 square feet, built in 1940, Madronawg LLC to Rosa and Juan Vicencio for $1,350,000, closed April 16 (last sale: $905,000, 0130-21)
46 La Loma Drive, 94025, 3 bedrooms, 2280 square feet, built in 1969, Collinsworth Trust to NDY Nevada Trust for $4,350,000, closed April 15 (last sale: $2,280,000, 01-05-16)
1930 Camino A Los Cerros, 94025, 4 bedrooms, 1960 square feet, built in 1952, Ingebritsen Living Trust to 1930 Camino A Los Cerros LLC for $4,510,000, closed April 16
1420 Mills Court, 94025, 4 bedrooms, 2940 square feet, built in 2005, Paul Collins to Katlyn and Henry Silver for $4,860,000, closed April 17 (last sale: $1,999,000, 05-22-05)
MOUNTAIN VIEW
336 Anna Ave., 94043, 3 bedrooms, 1140 square feet, built in 1959, Suzanne Bellamy to Anna and Jacob Lee for $2,358,000, closed May 9
2469 Richard Court, 94043, 3 bedrooms, 1116 square feet, built in 1954, Countrywide LLC to Yuxin and Kelin Pan for $2,760,000, closed May 8 (last sale: $1,539,000, 10-12-23)
1541 Gretel Lane, 94040, 3 bedrooms, 1531 square feet, built in 1955, McBride Family Trust to Srn Trust for $3,215,000, closed May 7
LOS ALTOS
1604 Corte Viax, 94024, 2 bedrooms, 1385 square feet, built in 1948, Kuljian Trust to Bui Trust for $3,325,000, closed May 5
10575 Berkshire Drive, 94024, 3 bedrooms, 1787 square feet, built in 1952, Strena Trust to Marianne and Carlos Auqui for $3,500,000, closed May 7 (last sale: $2,198,000, 05-02-16)
LOS ALTOS HILLS
12510 Minorca Court, 94022, 4 bedrooms, 4871 square feet, built in 1967, Ning Zhang to Fourth Investment and Development LLC
7 Via Joaquin #10, Monterey 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths • $1,099,000
for $4,150,000, closed May 6 (last sale: $2,190,000, 03-29-13)
PORTOLA VALLEY
240 Dedalera Drive, 94028, 3 bedrooms, 1660 square feet, built in 1960, Diane Stenger to Aro Properties Norcal 1 LLC for $3,350,000, closed April 18
REDWOOD CITY
526 Lancaster Way, 94062, 3 bedrooms, 1480 square feet, built in 1948, Tressler Living Trust to Big Oak Properties LLC for $1,755,000, closed April 18
201 Pender Lane, 94065, Jianyu Shi to Stacy and Emanuel Townsend for $1,908,500, closed April 17 (last sale: $1,500,000, 12-18-18)
214 Sequoia Ave., 94061, 2 bedrooms, 840 square feet, built in 1956, Aisa and Minh Nguyen to Gennext Properties LLC for $2,000,000, closed April 17 (last sale: $1,400,000, 10-17-23)
SAN CARLOS
156 Arundel Road, 94070, 3 bedrooms, 1400 square feet, built in 1949, Avila-Summerville Family Trust to Brittany and Thomas Owlett for $2,400,000, closed April 17
25 Sunnydale Ave., 94070, 3 bedrooms, 1930 square feet, built in 1948, Jingyi Dai to Siping and Yanxi Lu for $2,770,000, closed April 18 (last sale: $2,225,000, 02-12-18)
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GUIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WILL HOLD their Open House tomorrow, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. Come see how their teen summer Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) are making an impact. Take a tour, meet their team, and get a feel for their programs — and feel free to invite anyone who supports teen mental health. To save a spot or to set up a free consultation, call (650) 507-3888.
The center is located at 1906 El Camino Real, Suite 101, Menlo Park. Shown in the photo is Executive Director Suzette Garcia, LPCC.
THE SAN MATEO COUNTY (SMC) PRIDE Initiative is excited to welcome you to the 13th Annual San Mateo County Pride Celebration. Their 2025 celebration will begin with the Annual Pride Parade on Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m. and continue with festivities and celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at San Mateo Central Park. This year’s emcee is Helixir, San Francisco’s Drag King of the Year 2022, and a proud member of the Rebel Kings of Oakland.
CIVIL WAR HISTORY. Join the Peninsula Civil War Round Table on Tuesday, June 17 at 11:30 a.m.
at Harry’s Hofbrau, Redwood City. Hear Mark Costin make a presentation on “The Battle of Buena Vista: Training Ground for the Civil War.” Mark Costin is an engineer living in Sunnyvale, working on functional safety for automated and autonomous vehicles. A longtime history buff, Mark now has more time to devote to his hobby. He holds a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, an M.Eng from McMaster University and B.Eng from McGill University. For more information, visit peninsulacivilwarroundtable.org.
TechCU, the event organizers look to raise funds to support the ongoing 3rdThursday Music Festival on Cal Ave.
THE 2ND ANNUAL LOCAL LIBATIONS wine walk featuring a curated selection of 10 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries will take place during the monthly, year-round 3rdThursday music festival on Palo Alto’s car-free California Avenue on June 19th from 6 to 9 p.m. The car-free blocks of Cal Ave from El Camino-Birch provide a relaxed outdoor venue for a combination wine tasting and live music”, says 3rdThursday founder and producer Carol Garsten. With the generous support of 2025 LoCal Libations Presenting Sponsor John W. King and Wine Sponsor
BRING A FRIEND. GET REWARDED. Book a bra fitting with your friend at Lingerie République and you’ll both receive $10 toward your purchase. This offer is good until June 30th. At Lingerie République, they know that a great fit is the foundation of great lingerie. It’s not just about size; it’s about understanding your body, your shape, and what works best for you. Visit them at Town & Country Village, Building 1, Suite 4. They are open 7 days a week. For more information, call (650) 323-7979. Shown in the photo is Founder and CEO Natalie Torres.
NON-MEDICAL SENIOR SERVICES. Amicare Services has over 100 years of combined experience in caregiving and inhome care. They help clients from South San Francisco to San Jose with errands, basic meal preparation, calendar management, light housekeeping, fall prevention and more. Joy Lee, AmiCare Founder & CEO said, “We’re dedicated to ensuring you receive highquality care in the comfort of your home.” Call (650) 709-8900 or email iinfo@amicares.com to schedule your free assessment today. They look forward to supporting you and your loved ones as part of the Amicare family!
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL DO FOR FATHER’S DAY? You should definitely check out the brunch happening at MacArthur Park this Sunday, June 15th from 10 am to 3 pm. They’ve got some amazing food, like slow-roasted prime rib, mesquite-grilled salmon, and BBQ baby back ribs. They also have their own Chef’s choice salads and sweet desserts. MacArthur Park is a historic landmark in Palo Alto, and their restaurant has been recognized for its culinary achievements and contribution to the city’s rich history. Faz, the owner, has put together a brand-new menu with some delicious daily specials. It’s going to be a great time to enjoy the food, the ambiance, and the beauty of MacArthur Park. If you’re interested, you can make a reservation by calling (650) 321-9990. MacArthur Park is open Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 pm to 9 pm, and it’s located in downtown Palo Alto, right next to the Caltrain station at 27 University Ave.
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.
NOW, IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR a unique and special gift for someone, you might want to check out the Shady Lane Gift Shop in Sharon Heights. It’s a fun and fascinating little shop located in the Sharon Heights Shopping Center in Menlo Park. The owner, Alice, is super friendly and always ready to help. They have a wide variety of gifts made by local artists and craftsmen, including silver jewelry, wood carvings, masks, intricate boxes, and much more. If you’re in the area, give Alice a call at (650) 321-1099 or check out their website for more crafty new information about this great little place.
BAY AREA LANDSCAPES SHINE IN ABBY ZHANG’S NEW EXHIBITION.
From July 1st-July 27th, Gallery 9 in Los Altos will debut California in Brushstrokes, a solo exhibition by plein air painter Abby Zhang. Her
impressionistic oil paintings capture the fleeting light and atmosphere of Bay Area landscapes—from the coastal fog of Pescadero to the quiet marshes of Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge. “My goal is to evoke the feeling of being there,” Zhang says, “to offer not just a view, but a memory—something familiar and felt.” Come join at the opening reception held on Saturday, July 12, 1:30–5:00 p.m, located at 143 Main Street, Los Altos. If you want more information, call Gallery 9 at (650) 941-7969.
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN MENLO PARK at 820 Santa Cruz Avenue, Roma Italian Cuisine brings the flavors of Italy to life with a menu designed to transport you straight to Italy. Celebrate the start of the summer on their charming outdoor patio with a glass of Tuscan wine, or artesian handcrafted speciality cocktail Kentucky Woman. Make sure to say hello to owner and manager Will and let him know we sent you! Whether you’re savoring their house-made Seafood Linguini or indulging in their signature rack of lamb, Roma offers something for every plate including Vegan options. This inviting spot with terrific staff combines ambiance and authenticity for an unforgettable experience.
lem. “They appointed the IBRC, “They anointed the IBRC.”
After Levy’s performance, the applause from the audience was thunderous.
“I thought it was hilarious,” Mayor Yiaway Yeh said at the time.
In 1991, Levy released a CD, titled “Songs of Palo Alto,” a compilation of 17 of his hits.
His song “Palo Alto Here I Come” was often played at the beginning of the city council meetings on cable TV.
Levy, who has been singing since he can remember, usually sings in a cappella, that is to say “not capable,” he said.
work
In addition to his interest in city activities, he was tapped by the Palo Alto Unified School District in 2017 to recommend new names for Terman and Jordan middle schools.
Council in 1992 passed a resolution recognizing Levy’s work for the city, saying he “demonstrated well thought-out and balanced approaches to financial issues facing the community.”
The resolution also noted that Levy was known as “Leader of the Band” for his “wit and his delightful and humorous songs.”
About Levy
Levy was a retired stockbroker and financial advisor. He was also an active member of the Palo Alto Rotary Club.
He is survived by his wife Judy and their family.
A service is set for 11 a.m. on Friday at Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills.
LaDoris Cordell. Wagstaffe said his office has spoken with the Attorney General’s Office many times
to determine whether his office ought to be recused. Corpus’ attorneys say Wagstaffe’s office ought to be recused because:
• His office assigns investigators who are or were former members of the sheriff deputy’s union to investigate matters related to Carlos Tapia, the union president who was arrested at Corpus’ orders for alleged time card fraud on the day the Cordell report came out.
• Wagstaffe has made statements “prejudging” the Tapia issue, saying that the union head should not have been arrested.
• Wagstaffe has close ties with County Executive Mike Callagy and his attorney Jim Hartnett. Wagstaffe and Hartnett serve on the 100 Club nonprofit board and Hartnett was once Wagstaffe’s campaign manager.
The DA said his office will be responding to Corpus’s motion, but their response will be filed under seal, meaning it will not be publicly available. Typically, with issues related to civil grand juries, everything is filed under seal, Wagstaffe said.
A hearing is scheduled for tomorrow, Wagstaffe said.
A civil grand jury is different from a criminal grand jury that decides whether to bring charges against defendants.
The civil grand jury consists of county residents who investigate government operations and write non-binding reports with recommendations for improvements.
The jury has the authority under the law to bring an “accusation” against a public official.
The accused official, if found guilty, doesn’t face the possibility of incarceration.
Instead, the only punishment is removal from office. This happened in Santa Clara County with former Sheriff Laurie Smith. However, she resigned before the grand jury trial reached a guilty verdict, making her conviction moot. She cannot run for sheriff again.
On Monday, Judge Nicole Healy turned down a request from Corpus’s attorneys to halt the county supervisors from deciding whether to fire her.
The county supervisors’ legal team had about 38 minutes of notice of the hearing on the temporary restraining order. The public and press received no advance notice of the hearing. Typically, the opposing legal team gets about 24 hours’ notice, County Attorney John Nibbelin said yesterday at the board of supervisors meeting. Attorneys from the Keker Van Ness law firm, which is representing the county in the matter, had to appear in court via Zoom since they did not have time to get to Healy’s San Mateo courtroom. Typically when a person seeks a temporary restraining order, they’re asking for the court to prevent the defendant from taking an action until a full hearing on the matter can be held.
Healy denied Corpus’ request, allowing for the removal proceedings to stay on track, Nibbelin said. Healy said it would be premature to rule on the removal process before the proceedings were complete.
Nibbelin said Corpus’ attorneys tried to file the order on Friday, but that attempt was rejected by the court clerk because it was not filed properly.
Delaying the process
Corpus is trying to delay or stop the process that started in March with voter approval of Measure A, which gives the Board of Supervisors the ability to fire a sheriff for cause with a four-fifths vote. Supervisors are now moving forward with that process, sending Corpus a notice last week, listing the allegations against her.
Neither Corpus nor her attorneys from the firm of Murphy, Pearson, Bradley and Feeney responded to inquiries from a Post reporter yesterday.
Corpus is accused of corruption, including conflicts of interest, nepotism, retaliation, intimidation and making racial and homophobic slurs. She ordered the arrest of the deputies union president, who had been critical of her, on charges the DA later threw out. She fired her assistant sheriff after he spoke to Cord-
ell. Corpus has denied the allegations and said she is facing discrimination from the county government’s “Good Old Boys” network because she is the county’s first Latina sheriff.
Previously skirted testifying
This is not the first time Corpus has tried to avoid testifying in court. She has declined to sit for interviews with Cordell or investigator Christina Ro-Connolly, who looked into Corpus’ allegations of sexism and racism against Callagy. Callagy was exonerated.
The county last year paid Deputy Carryn Barker an $8 million settlement after she alleged in a lawsuit she was sexually assaulted by a former SWAT team leader and discriminated against by the department for years. At the time the county settled with Barker, a judge was poised to rule whether Corpus ought to testify in the case.
change moves troops closer to engaging in law enforcement actions like deportations as Trump has promised as part of the administration’s immigration crackdown. The National Guard has the authority to temporarily detain people who attack officers but any arrests ultimately would be made by law enforcement.
Newsom said Trump’s immigration crackdown has gone well beyond arresting criminals and that “dishwashers, gardeners, day laborers and seamstresses” are among those being detained.
He said Trump’s decision to deploy the California National Guard without his support should be a warning to other states.
“California may be first — but it clearly won’t end here,” Newsom said.
Newsom yesterday morning asked a federal court to block the Trump administration from using the National Guard and Marines to assist with immigration raids in Los Angeles, saying it would only heighten tensions and promote civil unrest. He filed the emergency request after Trump ordered the deployment to LA of roughly 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to the city. The federal government said Newsom was seeking an unprecedented and danger-
ous order that would interfere with its ability to carry out enforcement operations. A hearing is set for tomorrow.
The Marines and another 2,000 National Guard troops were sent to LA on Monday, adding to a military presence that local officials and Newsom do not want and that the police chief says makes it harder to handle the protests safely.
Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith said yesterday that the Marines had not yet been called to respond to the protests and were there only to protect federal officials and property. The Marines were trained for crowd control but have no arrest authority, Smith said at a budget hearing on Capitol Hill.
Marines were not seen on the streets yet, while National Guard troops so far have had limited engagement with protesters.
LA’s mayor and the governor have said Trump is putting public safety at risk by adding military personnel even though police say they don’t need the help.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles yesterday to stop vandalism and looting as protests continued in the city.
She said in a news conference that she had declared a local emergency and that the curfew will run from 8 p.m. yesterday until 6 a.m. today.
“We reached a tipping point” after 23 businesses were looted, Bass said.
The curfew will be in place in a 1 square mile section of downtown that includes the area where protests have occurred since Friday. The city of Los Angeles encompasses roughly 500 square miles.
The curfew doesn’t apply to residents who live in the designated area, people who are homeless, credentialed media or public safety and emergency officials, according to Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell.
McDonnell said “unlawful and dangerous behavior” had been escalating since Saturday. “The curfew is a necessary measure to protect lives and safeguard property following several consecutive days of growing unrest throughout the city,” McDonnell said.
Trump open to Insurrection Act
Trump left open the possibility of invoking the Insurrection Act, which authorizes the president to deploy military forces inside the U.S. to suppress rebellion or domestic violence or to enforce the law in certain situations. It’s one of the most extreme emergency powers available to a U.S. president.
“If there’s an insurrection, I would certainly invoke it. We’ll see,” he said from the Oval Office.
Later the president called protesters “animals” and “a foreign enemy” in a speech at Fort Bragg ostensibly to recognize the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
Trump has described Los Angeles in dire terms that Bass and Newsom say are nowhere close to the truth.
The protests began Friday after federal immigration raids arrested dozens of workers in Los Angeles. Protesters blocked a major freeway and set cars on fire over the weekend, and police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades.
Most protests downtown
The demonstrations have been mostly concentrated downtown in the city of 4 million. Thousands of people have peacefully rallied outside City Hall and hundreds more protested outside a federal complex that includes a detention center where some immigrants are being held following workplace raids.
Yesterday, a few dozen protesters gathered peacefully in front of the federal complex, which was quickly declared an unlawful assembly. Police issued a dispersal order and corralled the protesters, telling members of the media to stay out to avoid getting hurt. Officers with zip ties then started making arrests.
McDonnell said that police had made 197 arrests yesterday, including 67 who were taken into custody for unlawfully occupying part of Highway 101.
Several businesses were broken into Monday, though authorities didn't say if the looting was tied to the protests.
The vast majority of arrests have been for failing to disperse, while a few others were for assault with a deadly weapon, looting, vandalism and attempted murder for tossing a Molotov cocktail. Seven police officers were reportedly injured, and at least two were taken to a hospital and released.
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ
Daily Post Staff Writer
A former train station manager has been sentenced for helping a former Caltrain executive embezzle public funds and for building secret apartments in the Burlingame and Millbrae train stations, a prosecutor said.
Seth Worden, 66, of Oceanside, was sentenced Monday to a year of probation and two months in county jail. He also needs to pay $8,114.01 restitution to the railroad, said District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe.
Partners in crime Worden, who was a station manager for TASI, the company contracted to run the train line, took a plea deal on Jan. 21, Wagstaffe said. As part of the deal, Worden testified against Joseph Vincent Navarro, 61, of Newtown, Penn., previously Caltrain’s deputy director of operations, on April 29.
From 2019 to 2020, Worden helped Navarro construct small apartments in the Burlingame and Millbrae train stations, Wagstaffe said.
Worden hired contractor James Cooney for Navarro to remodel an unused office in the historic Burlingame train station to add a kitchen, shower, heating, plumbing and a security camera, Wagstaffe said.
All the invoices were kept below a $3,000 threshold, so Worden’s expenditures didn’t have to be approved by anyone else at TASI or Caltrain.
In 2019-2020, Worden tried the same scheme at the Millbrae station, but was caught by employees, Wagstaffe said.
Around $50,000 of Caltrain’s money, was spent on the two projects — $8,000 for the Millbrae “renovations” and $42,000 for Burlingame, Wagstaffe said.
Navarro faces up to four years in prison when he is sentenced tomorrow.
