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Inventor hit with felonies
BY EMILY MIBACH Daily Post Managing Editor
A Los Altos man who allegedly killed Mountain View tutor Alice Ku in Taiwan was charged with seven felonies yesterday.
Mountain View Police have had their eye on Harald Herchen, 66, since Ku’s brother reported her missing in December 2019. Ku, 37, disappeared after
ICE SUSPECT KILLED: An ICE officer fatally shot a suspect who tried to evade arrest yesterday in the Chicago suburb of Franklin Park by driving his car at officers and dragging one of them, officials said.
STOCKS RALLY: Wall Street coasted yesterday to the finish of its best week in the last five. Stocks have rallied to records with expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week for the first time this year.
KIRK SUPPORTERS: Dozens of angry European lawmakers, particularly those who are anti illegal immigration, banged their hands on their desks after being denied a moment of silence to honor Charlie Kirk. Supportive world leaders chimed in, lauding him as a friend and inspiration.
PROFESSOR FIRED: A professor at Texas A&M University was fired and others were removed from their positions after a video surfaced in which a student confronted the instructor over her teaching of issues related to gender identity in a class on children’s literature.
In disappearance of wife
sightseeing with Herchen at Taroko National Park on Nov. 29, 2019.
“Even though Alice died six years ago and 6,000 miles away, the DA’s Cold Case Unit has never given up on getting justice for Alice,” said Deputy District Attorney Rob Baker. “We realized early on
that getting jurisdiction to charge someone with a death that occurred in another country was going to be a major challenge, if not impossible. So, we had to think outside the box.”
As a result, the Santa Clara County DA’s office charged Herch-
en with seven counts of felony perjury. He faces a maximum sentence of seven years in prison, according to Baker.
The perjury charges relate to four details of Herchen’s story about Ku’s disappearance that have changed between two depositions and the two-week civil trial that ended on July 18. Ku’s family had
[See INVENTOR, page 22]
Officers banned from masking
A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist’s provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said yesterday.
The arrest marked a major break in a case that shocked the country and raised fresh alarms about political violence in a deeply polarized United States.
Tyler Robinson had become “more political” in the run-up to the shooting and mentioned during a dinner with
By Lynn La CalMatters
After a summer characterized by masked federal agents detaining immigrants in Los Angeles, the California Legislature passed two measures Thursday that seek to force law enforcement officers to identify themselves.
Senate Bills 627 and 805 were among the most controversial to pass in the final days of this year’s legislative session. They would ban local, out-of-state and federal law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings, as well as require officers to be readily identifiable, respectively.
State Sen. Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat and lead author of SB 627: “As we go through this horrific era of mass deportation and a
[See MASKS, page 22]
family that Kirk would be visiting Utah, Gov. Spencer Cox said at a news conference. The Republican governor cited as evidence engravings on bullet casings found in the rifle that authorities believe was used in the attack, as well as chat app messages attributed to the
[See KILLER, page 22]
HERCHEN
MASKED OFFICERS in Los Angeles in June. AP photo.
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Large lot with 48,292 +/- sf and MFA of 5,731 sf/MDA of 13,134 sf
Hardwood floors in dining room and 3 bedrooms
Spacious kitchen with dining area and adjacent family room with wet bar
Expansive primary suite with multiple closets and large dressing area
Office/4th bedroom with built-in cabinetry
Detached 2-car garage
Excellent Los Altos schools; Gardner Bullis Elementary, Ardis G. Egan Middle, and Los Altos High (Buyer to verify enrollment)
Kyle Amundsen
After attending Art Center College of Design Kyle pursued a career in design and advertising that lead him to work at John Moran Auctioneers for 15 years. It was here he became fascinated with American & California Impressionist art, fine jewelry and diamonds. For the last 15 years Kyle has owned a company in Pasadena brokering estate jewelry, fine art, buying and selling diamonds & cutting diamonds.
Hana Goble Hana attended Gemological Institute of America after graduating from UC Riverside and has been passionate about antique jewelry for over a decade. Her deep interest in the history and craftsmanship of fine jewelry led her to work as a traveling buyer for a prominent estate jeweler, specializing in old-cut diamonds and signed pieces. She especially enjoys researching hallmarks and uncovering the history behind jewelry she encounters.
Michael Merritt
Mike is the owner of this company and host of the event. He has 36 years of experience in buying and selling new and vintage jewelry, wrist watches, pocket watches, currency and silver. Mike personally takes almost every call for the appointments and will be happy to answer all of your questions about the process and about what items are purchased.
Alan Bedwell Alan grew up working in the family jewelry business in London. That store is still located in the prestigious Gray Antique Market today. It was here that Alan learned the trade of fine English and American silver, signed European vintage jewelry and Swiss watches. For the last 18 years Alan has been living in New York City and owns a business curating special pieces for stores all across the country.
Deaths
San Mateo County Coroner’s Office: Sept. 11
Charles Timothy Sowers, 74, of Redwood City
Luis Alonso Galindo, 59, no hometown given
Jean Watterson, 84, of Burlingame
Births
Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City: Feb. 26
Davis Kendrick Herriford, a boy
Olivia Sophia Hughes, a girl
Nicholas Robert Owyeung, a boy
Feb. 25
Justin Andrew Duarte, a boy
Haya Ayyoub Nimri, a girl
Eshan Poudel, a boy
Phoebe June Schlemmer Robinson, a girl
Aliya Marylu Rodriguez, a girl
Feb. 24
Jonas Arthur Edstrom, a boy
Ayla Gupta Pandit, a girl
Iversyn Talia Lutu, a girl
Ellina Gu Ujiyed, a girl
Simaeya Amore Williams, a girl
Feb. 23
Marcello Rocco Bertolacci, a boy
Ayla Bahar Ozen, a girl
Feb. 22
Aaron Jay Soriano, a boy
Emiliano Cervantes, a boy
Feb. 21
Lucy Castro Jaramillo, a girl
Clark Bowie Ching, a boy
Allison Lynn Hong, a girl
Finnegan Forrest Vixie, a boy
Feb. 20
Levi Truong Uy Nguyen, a boy
Bai Wang, a boy
Feb. 19
Gemma Lynn Hart, a girl
Ethan Khoa Lang, a boy
Riya Narayen, a girl
Feb. 18
Mariano Jackson, a boy
Amelia Grace Villar Joson, a girl
Laksh Shah, a boy
Leon Zhang, a boy
Feb. 17
Alex Capriles, a boy
Santiago Daniel Contreras, a boy
Arlo Hernandez Sotelo, a boy
Lucille Rose Simmons, a girl
Ludwig Opgenoorth, a boy
Feb. 16
Lainey Rose Graham, a girl
Mason James Graham, a boy
Noah Reza Bosagh Zadeh, a boy
Feb. 15
James Alexander Abed, a boy
Hana Alidoust Shariat, a girl
Zoe Elizabeth Eull, a girl
Leonard James Schley, a boy
Feb. 14
Nessa Grover, a girl
Delilah Guido Valencia, a girl
Aariv Sayal, a boy
Franklin Oliver Stewart, a boy
Feb. 13
Jasper Jingming Zhang, a boy
Here’s what’s on the local agenda
Every Saturday, the Post prints items from the agendas of city councils and school boards so that you, the citizen, can stay informed about what your government is planning.
PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
5:30 p.m., Monday
250 Hamilton Ave.
Apartments: Council will give feedback on a 6-story, 37-apartment project at 414 California Ave.
Legal: Council may increase a contract with law firm Diepenbrock Elkin Dauer McCandless to $1.17 million to handle issues related to the new police station.
Trucks: Council may approve spending up to $1.1 million on two crane trucks.
Red Cross: Council may uphold the decision of Planning Director Jonathan Lait to approve for Stanford to use the previous Red Cross building at 400 Mitchell Lane at El Camino Park.
Remodel: Council will consider if a homeowner can move square footage in their oversized home from a second-floor loft to a first-floor addition at 3886 Magnolia Drive.
Battery: Council may approve battery energy storage capacity from Trolley Pass Project LLC for up to $161.7 million for 20 years.
PALO ALTO RAIL COMMITTEE
2:30 p.m., Tuesday
250 Hamilton Ave.
Caltrain: A Caltrain representative will present an update on track safety and security.
VTA: The committee will get an update from a VTA representative about the University Avenue transit center.
Separations: The committee will
review conceptual designs for ways to separate the train tracks from the road at Churchill Avenue, Seale Avenue, Charleston Road and Meadow Drive.
Quiet: The committee will discuss implementing a quiet zone — where train horns don’t blast their horns when crossing the road at Churchill Avenue, East Meadow Drive and Charleston Road.
PALO ALTO FINANCE COMMITTEE
5:30 p.m., Tuesday
250 Hamilton Ave.
CalPERS: The committee will accept CalPERS’ annual valuation reports.
Utilities: The committee will review connection charge rates for the city’s utilities.
Software: The committee may recommend council enter into a five-year contract with Carahsoft for software and hosting services for up to $6.6 million.
PALO ALTO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
8:30 a.m., Thursday
250 Hamilton Ave.
Transit: The board will discuss possible redevelopment of the downtown transit center.
San Antonio: The board will discuss the zoning plan for the area near San Antonio Road.
PALO ALTO PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
7 p.m., Thursday
250 Hamilton Ave.
Frescoes: The commission will discuss restoration of the frescoes at the Roth Building.
Art: The commission will discuss removing a piece of digital artwork in the city hall lobby.
Code:ART: The commission will get an update on the Code:ART festival that will occur next month.
MOUNTAIN VIEW CITY COUNCIL
5 p.m., Tuesday
500 Castro St.
Evaluations: Council will meet behind closed doors to discuss labor negotiations and performance evaluations of City Attorney Jennifer Logue, City Clerk Heather Glaser and City Manager Kimbra McCarthy.
MOUNTAIN VIEW ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING COMMISSION
7 p.m., Wednesday
500 Castro St.
Housing: The commission may approve plans to replace a bank and restaurant at 749 W. El Camino Real with 299 apartments, a new bank and an additional 10,830 square feet of ground-floor commercial space.
LOS ALTOS FINANCIAL COMMISSION
6 p.m., Monday
97 Hillview Ave.
Public Safety: Commissioners will get an update on projects at the city’s fire stations, plans for the new police station and substations.
PALO ALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
6:30 p.m., Tuesday
25 Churchill Ave.
Closed: Behind closed doors at 5:30 p.m., the board will discuss litigation and employee matters.
Gunn: The board will hear about performance trends for students with disabilities and historically under-resourced students.
CELEBRATE LOCAL FLAVOR!
MOUNTAIN VIEW WHISMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
6 p.m., Thursday
1400 Montecito Ave.
Dishes: The board will discuss a pilot program at Landels Elementary to use reusable dishes instead of single-use food packaging for school lunches.
Appoint: The board may appoint its five-member board that will oversee the district’s employee housing.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
9:30 a.m., Tuesday
70 W. Hedding St., San Jose
Latino: Supervisors may approve a statement declaring a public health crisis related to Latino health and well-being and a non-specific list of ways county officials will try to improve
ICE: Supervisors will discuss what they want to see in a future report about ways the county can respond to ICE raids.
Sheriff: Supervisors will review the sheriff’s office equipment use report and may OK the purchase of 10 replacement rifles and noise-flash devices.
ATHERTON CHARTER CITY COMMITTEE
1:30 p.m., Monday
80 Fair Oaks Lane
Draft: Commissioners will review a draft for the town to become a charter city and may recommend it to the city council.
ATHERTON CITY COUNCIL
6 p.m., Wednesday
80 Fair Oaks Lane
Former: Council will recognize former councilwoman Diana Hawkins-Manuelian.
[See AGENDAS, page 8]
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2424 SHARON OAKS DRIVE, MENLO PARK
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2,260 sq. ft. of Living Space (per County records, unverified)
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AGENDAS –
Bicycle: Council will review an agreement with Alta Planning for $50,000 to plan and outreach for a plan to make streets safer for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Storm: Council will review an agreement with Freyer & Laureta for the stormwater and drainage improvement project for $150,000.
Bids: Council may reject the bids for the library children’s garden project.
Police: Council may accept a $225,000 anonymous donation to continue a full-time contract for a wellness program coordinator for the Atherton, East Palo Alto and Menlo Park police departments.
Speed: Council may change the speed limit on Middlefield Road and Valparaiso Avenue from 30 mph to 25 mph.
Appoint: Council may appoint a new member to the Park and Recreation Committee.
Grant: Council will consider filling grant applications for the Alameda de Las Pulgas Traffic and Safety Improvement project.
Park: Council will review replacing the bathroom at Holbrook-Palmer Park.
MENLO PARK ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION
6 p.m., Wednesday 701 Laurel St.
Home: Commissioners will review how outreach to residents has been implemented to encourage change to electric appliances.
BELMONT PLANNING COMMISSION
7 p.m., Tuesday
1 Twin Pines Lane
Home: Commissioners will consider approving Viet Khoi Nguyen’s request to add a story to her home at 1131 Notre Dame Ave.
Wines & Winds
October 2, 2025
Ticket price includes Thomas Fogarty Winery wines, hors d’oeuvres and a roundtrip shuttle service from Portola Valley Town Center.
SAN CARLOS PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
7 p.m., Monday 600 Elm St.
E-bikes: Commissioners will review how the sheriff’s office monitors safety precautions for e-bikes, bicycles and motorcycles.
EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m., Tuesday 2415 University Ave.
Park: Council may approve an agreement with developer CSWST2 to fix parks in the city.
Housing: Council may give final approval to the inclusionary housing ordinance, which requires developers to provide a certain percentage of affordable units within their projects.
EAST PALO ALTO PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
5:30 p.m., Wednesday 2415 Universtiy Ave.
Speed: Commissioners will review a policy on where speed bumps could be installed.
MENLO PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
5:30 p.m., Tuesday 170 Middlefield Road
Closed: Behind closed doors, the board will discuss negotiations with unions.
of Mozart, Gipps and Smetana
Chief: Chief Mark Lorenzen will report on developments on the rebuilding of Station 1 at 300 Middlefield Road.
Traffic: The board will review a contract with DC Electric Group for $109,755 to install systems that manipulate traffic signals during emergencies.
Fire: The board will consider changes to fire codes.
Budget: The board will review the budget for the California Task Force and the search and rescue services from September 2025 to August 2028.
October 2, 2025
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5 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms 34,173 Sq Ft. lot | 5,693 Sq Ft.
This home captures the timeless beauty of the hillside vistas while embracing the ease of modern California living. Custom built and tucked away on a quiet cul de sac, the home offers timeless Mediterranean architecture with arched lines, rich wood,
in tradition yet designed for today’s lifestyle. Expansive windows and decks frame sweeping hillside Monte Bello vistas, while contemporary conveniences like surround
offer every comfort. Located just minutes from downtown Los Altos and I-280, this is a retreat where Old World elegance meets the vibrancy of modern life.
PALO ALTO
SEPT. 3
11:04 p.m. — Auto burglary, 400 block of Lytton Ave.
MONDAY
7:36 a.m. — Auto burglary, 1400 block of Kings Lane.
2:53 p.m. — Kalia Nidhu, 37, of Santa Clara, arrested for trespassing at Glass Slipper Inn, 3941 El Camino.
5:13 p.m. — Louis Donald Barrientos Jr., 59, of San Jose, cited on a warrant, 500 block of Webster St.
TUESDAY
8:44 a.m. — Darryl Lewis Ivy, 69, transient, cited on a warrant, Lytton Ave. and High St.
11:42 a.m. — Destiny Emma May Wright, 26, of Watsonville, arrested for trespassing, 4000 block of El Camino Way.
STANFORD
SEPT. 1
10:03 a.m. — Bicycle stolen, 500 block of Arguello Way.
7:51 p.m. — Bicycle stolen, 1-99 block of Olmsted Road.
MENLO PARK
THURSDAY
2:25 p.m. — Paul Espino, 41, of Fremont, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, 500 block of Willow Road.
6:07 p.m. — Electric bike stolen, 1800 block of El Camino.
MOUNTAIN VIEW
SEPT. 3
5:02 p.m. — Fernandez Jenkins,
36, of Sunnyvale, arrested for public drunkenness, 1-99 block of W. El Camino.
5:38 p.m. — Battery at Safeway, 645 San Antonio Road.
7:44 p.m. — Grand theft, 200 block of Mariposa Ave.
9:37 p.m. — Bricen Banks, 28, of San Jose, arrested for public drunkenness, Shoreline Amphitheater.
SEPT. 4
12:28 a.m. — Robert Kennedy, 25, of San Rafael, arrested for DUI and resisting police, Shoreline Amphitheater.
12:45 a.m. — Kira Gallagher, 27, of San Jose, arrested for public drunkenness, Shoreline Amphitheater.
3:05 a.m. — Burglary at a business, 600 block of Calderon Ave.
3:54 a.m. — Vandalism, 1-99 block of Sierra Vista Ave.
11:18 a.m. — Hit-and-run causes injuries, Cuesta Drive and Nilda Ave.
2:13 p.m. — Home burglary, 1600 block of Begen Ave.
4:55 p.m. — Auto burglary, 600 block of Showers Drive.
7:21 p.m. — Auto burglary, 1500 block of N. Shoreline Blvd.
8:45 p.m. — Joseph Romero, 33, of San Francisco, arrested for petty theft, false impersonation, possession of drug paraphernalia and on warrants at Safeway, 645 San Antonio Road.
10:51 p.m. — Tony Salas Suarez, 50, arrested for public drunkenness, Downtown Mountain View Caltrain Station.
REDWOOD CITY
TUESDAY
12:48 a.m. — Man reported to be stealing packages, Marshall St.
2:15 a.m. — Fernando Banderas Padilla, 28, arrested for DUI, 400 block of Woodside Road.
6 a.m. — Ashley Marie Zavala, 38, of East Palo Alto, arrested on three warrants, Redwood City Caltrain Station. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
6:55 a.m. — Business reports a homeless woman has gotten into a rental cargo van and is blasting music, El Camino.
7:32 a.m. — Destiny Nicholle Case, 48, arrested on a warrant, El Camino and Charter St. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
10:44 a.m. — Man breaks into a vacant home and is found sleeping inside it, Chestnut St. When the man is discovered he runs away.
11:30 a.m. — Josephine Laura Breen, 38, cited on a warrant, Veterans Blvd. and Woodside Road. Citation given by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
12:38 p.m. — Vehicle broken into and $20 stolen, Chesterton Ave.
5:04 p.m. — Erik J. Olarte Nunez, 42, arrested for stealing a vehicle, Whipple Ave. and E. Bayshore Road.
10:01 p.m. — Virgilio Angeles Ochoa, 40, cited for dumping an offensive substance in a public place, Woodside Road.
SAN CARLOS
WEDNESDAY
9:26 a.m. — Jonathan Edward Garibay, 35, arrested on a warrant, 1-99 block of El Camino.
12:36 p.m. — Keren Beth Solomon, 58, of San Carlos, arrested for child abuse and assault likely to produce great injury, 900 block of Elm St.
7:12 p.m. — Nicholas Alexis Zarich, 45, of Redwood City, arrested for trespassing, 1400 block of El Camino.
LOS ALTOS
THURSDAY
11:14 a.m. — Financial crime, 1000 block of Los Altos Ave.
NORTH FAIR OAKS
WEDNESDAY
11:19 p.m. — Juan Cortez, 26, arrested on a warrant, Second Ave. and Bay Road.
BELMONT
THURSDAY
2:14 a.m. — Caller says a man just broke into the caller’s car and ran down the street carrying the caller’s things in a milk crate, Shoreway Road.
10:36 a.m. — Victim scammed out of $20,000, Carlmont Drive.
9:23 p.m. — Anthony Vernon Alford Sr., 40, cited on a warrant, 500 block of El Camino.
10:43 p.m. — Oscar Jovani Soriano, 33, arrested for drug possession and on a warrant, 400 block of Ralston Ave.
CHP
From the Redwood City office of the CHP, which covers the Mid-Peninsula.
JUNE 29
Susana Lopez Zamora, 27, arrested for DUI.
JUNE 30
Jose S. Santos Patino, 45, arrested for DUI.
JULY 1
Diana E. Duarte Cruz, 36, arrested for DUI that causes injuries. Luis G. Gomez, 22, arrested for DUI. Helber Alejandro, 26, arrested for DUI.
Reina N. Vigil, 43, arrested for DUI
JULY 3
Cheng H. Tsai, 34, arrested for DUI.
Real Estate
The Post prints the latest real estate transactions:
PALO ALTO
822 Mesa Court, 94306, 5 bedrooms, 3212 square feet, built in 1974, Mubarik Trust to Patel-Belani Family Trust for $5,250,000, closed Aug. 15 (last sale: $3,520,000, 02-15-18)
758 Center Drive, 94301, 4 bedrooms, 3091 square feet, built in 1992, Robert Johnson to Sunil and Mary Stimmler for $5,797,500, closed Aug. 15 (last sale: $4,995,000, 05-04-11)
MENLO PARK
543 Encina Ave., 94025, 3 bedrooms, 2280 square feet, built in 1921, Rona Maskan LLC to Steel Bridge Homes Menlo LP for $3,920,000, closed July 23 (last sale: $2,000,000, 02-02-16)
2124 Oakley Ave., 94025, 4 bedrooms, 2800 square feet, built in 2008, Llija
Jergovic to 2124 Oakley Avenue LLC for $4,402,000, closed July 25 (last sale: $3,175,000, 05-02-17)
MOUNTAIN VIEW
1961 Fordham Way, 94040, 3 bedrooms, 2139 square feet, built in 1963, Mccamish Homes LP to Aditi and Parthsarthi Mishra for $4,120,000, closed Aug. 12 (last sale: $3,625,000, 12-03-24)
1728 Peartree Lane, 94040, 4 bedrooms, 1810 square feet, built in 1954, Michelle and Theodoros Mihopoulos to Jierul and Jiao Tao for $11,700,000, closed Aug. 13 (last sale: $1,313,000, 06-03-10)
REDWOOD CITY
4074 Farm Hill Blvd. #2, 94061, 2 bedrooms, 1114 square feet, built in 1970, Jones Living Trust to Georgialee and James Weber for $715,000, closed July 22 (last sale: $390,000, 06-11-02)
1308 Oxford St., 94061, 2 bedrooms, 1015 square
feet, built in 1954, Hill Trust to Bryan and Galicia Perez for $843,000, closed July 21 (last sale: $900,000, 08-24-16)
3234 Hoover St., 94063, 3 bedrooms, 1280 square feet, built in 1946, Utahna Barton to Ash Consulting LLC for $1,025,500, closed July 25 (last sale: $180,000, 10-01-87)
141 Clinton St., 94062, 2 bedrooms, 930 square feet, built in 1923, Womans Redwood to Acosta Living Trust for $1,050,000, closed July 24
SAN CARLOS
1524 Howard Ave., 94070, 2 bedrooms, 1030 square feet, built in 1945, Dada and Rick Linehan to Urooj and Waleed Kazmi for $1,950,000, closed July 21
1620 Chestnut St., 94070, 2 bedrooms, 1420 square feet, built in 1949, Brown Trust to William and Adriana Simmons for $2,220,000, closed July 21
Tim has sold $2+ Billion in home sales and knows every facet of the residential real estate business, including new construction. He holds the Certified Residential Specialist designation, awarded by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. He is an Associate Broker with Compass, combining his expertise and knowledge with the cutting edge, high-tech platform of Compass.
• Freshly updated classic ranch home with pool and spa On the edge of Old Los Altos just a half mile from the Village
• Beautiful corner lot of more than one-quarter acre (approximately 11,430 square feet)
• 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths
• Approximately 2,109 square feet
• Attached 2-car garage plus lots of off-street parking
• Fresh paint inside and out
• Private rear yard with pool and elevated spa, expansive patio, and fruit trees
• Excellent Los Altos schools
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Erika Ameri is pleased to present 360 Fernando Avenue in Palo Alto. Open house Saturday and Sunday 1:30 to 4:30pm.
while direct access to convenience.
Lynne Mercer is pleased to present 843 Sonoma Terrace in Stanford. Open house Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm. trees.
Dave Anderson and Sarah Newhouse are pleased to present 190 Driftwood Ct in Aptos. Open house Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm.
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Julia Laquer is pleased to present 1860 Leigh Avenue in Willow Glen.
timeless charm with modern comfort on
is a massive great room with a remodeled ideal for California living and entertaining.
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Ryan Gowdy is pleased to present 822 Amber Lane in Los Altos Open house Saturday and Sunday 1:30pm-4:30pm. ideal for entertaining.
Judy Bogard-Tanigami and Cindy Bogard O’Gorman are pleased to present 26792 Robleda Court in Los Altos Hills. Open house Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Ellen Barton and Tina Kyriakis are pleased to present 2261 Via Maderos in Los Altos. Open house Saturday and Sunday 2:00pm-4:30pm.
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TRAILBLAZING LEADER. Anne Wilbur, a third-generation Californian, has been breaking barriers in real estate since the 1970s. Starting in development and later specializing as an apartment and hotel broker, she earned awards for her sharp investment analysis and results. In 1991, she and her husband, Ray Wilbur, founded Wilbur Properties on principles of integrity and professionalism. Under Anne’s leadership, the company has become one of the most prominent privately held real estate firms on the Peninsula, continuing to serve many long-term clients. Known for her uncompromising work ethic and integrity, Anne remains a respected leader in Bay Area real estate.
VINEYARD ESTATE. Tim Allen is pleased to present This extraordinary gated estate spans 60 private acres across three parcels, blending luxury, sustainability, and endless opportunity. The 4,700 sf Craftsman-style home offers 5 bed, 3.5 bath, soaring ceilings, and a gourmet kitchen, while outdoor amenities include a pool, cabana/ ADU, outdoor kitchen, stone fireplace, hot tub, and vineyard views. A 20-acre award-winning Pinot Noir vineyard with 4 clones offers options for farming, leasing, or winemaking. Equestrian facilities include a 6-stall barn, paddocks, pasture, and 25,000 sf sport arena. With solar, backup generator, wells, and an observatory, this property delivers privacy, selfsufficiency, and proximity to Santa Cruz beaches and trails. Please call Tim (831) 214-1990 for more information.
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HIDDEN GEM. Erika Ameri is pleased to present 360 Fernando Avenue in Palo Alto. This hidden gem in Palo Alto’s Ventura neighborhood offers 2 bed, 1.5 bath, and 903 sf of light-filled living on a 3,045 sf lot. Modern finishes, a versatile bonus space, and an attached garage enhance functionality, while direct access to Boulware Park provides a rare blend of serenity and convenience. Just minutes from Midtown and Downtown, with access to top Palo Alto schools, this home is a true find. Please call Erika (650) 2698211for more information.
living with hardwood floors, a spacious kitchen, family room with wet bar, and an expansive primary suite. Set on a 48,292 sf lot with an MFA of 5,731 sf/ MDA of 13,134 sf, the grounds include a detached 2-car garage and mature landscaping. Please call Judy (650) 207-2111 or Cindy (650) 924-8365 for more information.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITY. Keri Nicholas is pleased to present a stunning 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in West Menlo Park coming soon. This beautifully designed Menlo Park home offers 5 bed, 3.5 bath on a landscaped 10,010 sf lot in the award-winning Oak Knoll School District.
Elegant living and dining rooms with fireplaces and built-ins complement a bright kitchen with breakfast nook, skylight, and walk-in pantry. style, and location. Please call Keri (650) 533-7373 for more information.
MEDITERRANEAN ELEGANCE. Nicole Ruccolo is pleased to present 24570 Ruth Lee Court in Los Altos. This custom Mediterranean retreat blends Old World elegance with modern California living on a 43,173 sf lot. Offering 5 bed and 6 bath across 5,693 sf, the home showcases arched architecture, rich wood finishes, and expansive windows framing Monte Bello hillside views. Multiple decks enhance the indoor/ outdoor flow, while owned solar, surround sound, and a smart floor plan provide today’s conveniences. Tucked on a quiet cul-de-sac just minutes from downtown Los Altos and I-280, this property offers timeless design, sweeping vistas, and modern comfort in a truly exceptional setting. Please call Nicole (650) 823-0002 for more information.
APTOS GEM. Dave Anderson and Sarah Newhouse are pleased to present 190 Driftwood Court in Aptos. Perched atop a peaceful cul-de-sac, this spacious 5 bed, 2.5 bath home offers 3,492 sf with sweeping bay views. The updated kitchen with oversized island blends modern finishes and comfort, while the open living room is ideal for gatherings. A split-level primary suite provides privacy, and the lower level includes a large family room and additional bedrooms perfect for guests, kids, or an office. The 10,629 sf lot features ample space to play, garden, and enjoy outdoor living. Dave, Marvin, or Sarah (831) 4001777 for more information.
RESORT LIVING. Julia Laquer is pleased to present 1860 Leigh Avenue in Willow Glen. This stately Willow Glen Craftsman blends timeless charm with modern comfort on an expansive private lot. Featuring 4 bed, 3 full and 2 half bath, the home’s centerpiece is a massive great room with a remodeled kitchen and window-lined solarium. Multiple doors open to a wrap-around deck and resort-like backyard, ideal for California living and entertaining. Please call Julia (650) 434-2755 for more information.
BAY VIEW BEAUTY. Ellen Barton and Tina Kyriakis are pleased to present 2261 Via Maderos in Los Altos. This beautifully updated Los Altos Highlands home offers 3 bed and 2 bath across approximately 2,400 sf on a 16,000 sf lot with bay views. Freshly painted and filled with inviting living spaces, the property features a swimming pool, patio, and a deep 3-bay garage for added functionality. Combining relaxation, comfort, and a sought-after location, this home presents a rare opportunity in the Highlands. Please call Ellen (650) 619-2756 or Tina (650) 2073906 for more information.
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Ryan Gowdy is pleased to present 822 Amber Lane in Los Altos. This freshly updated ranch home offers 3 bed and 2.5 bath across 2,109 sf on an 11,430 sf corner lot with pool and spa. Just a half mile from The Village on the edge of Old Los Altos, the home features fresh paint inside and out, a private backyard with fruit trees, and an expansive patio ideal for entertaining. Complete with an attached 2-car garage and excellent Los Altos schools, this property combines classic charm, modern updates, and a prime location. Please call Ryan (408) 309-8660 for more information.
RARE OPPORTUNITY. Judy Bogard-Tanigami and Cindy Bogard O’Gorman are pleased to present 26792 Robleda Court in Los Altos Hill. This rare 1.1-acre Los Altos Hills property offers endless potential to build or remodel your dream home. The existing singlelevel residence features 4 bed, 2.5 bath, and 2,657 sf of light-filled
STANFORD RETREAT. Lynne Mercer is pleased to present 843 Sonoma Terrace in Stanford. This stunning 4 bed, 2.5 bath home offers 2,546 sf of light-filled living with soaring ceilings, skylights, and seamless indoor/outdoor flow. Set on an oversized lot, the property features elegant entertaining spaces, a sports court, garden beds, and multiple fruit trees. Sustainable touches include solar electricity and EV charging, blending modern convenience with comfort and style. Please call Lynne (650) 9060162 for more information.
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sued Herchen for wrongful death. The jury awarded Ku’s family $23.6 million after two hours of deliberations.
When a Post reporter interviewed jurors after the trial, some said they were convinced by witnesses who testified for Ku’s side, who pointed out that Herchen didn’t have any proof that he dropped her off at the train station.
Investigators appear to agree with the jurors, as two of Herchen’s perjury charges are related to his inconsistent stories about dropping Ku off at a train station in Taiwan after going to Taroko National Park, where she decided to stay in Taiwan for extra time in order to see her parents.
Never went there
Taiwanese law enforcement determined that Ku’s cellphone data never showed her near the train station.
Additional perjury charges are related to an email that Ku allegedly sent to Herchen saying that she had arrived at her mother’s home.
An email expert testified during the civil trial that the email was sent from a laptop on the hotel Wi-Fi where Herchen was staying.
Confusing hand stories
Two other charges are related to Herchen’s shifting testimony about his broken hand.
At various times, Herchen said the injury was from wrestling with his brother, punching a bookshelf and inflating a car tire with a bike pump.
During the civil trial, Attorney Todd Davis, representing the Ku family, had Herchen admit to previously lying under oath about a hand injury.
Does he think she’s alive?
The final perjury charge accuses Herchen of lying about his belief that Ku is alive.
Aside from saying she went to stay with her parents, Herchen also said he thinks Ku ran off with a younger man.
Herchen worked since 2009 as a fellow at Bloom Energy, a company based in San Jose that converts natural gas into electricity. He has about 60 to 70 patents for different parts but lost his job after the jury’s verdict.
Ku’s family has since filed a restraining order freezing Herchen’s assets after learning he had dols properties in Palo Alto and Texas and accused him of trying to avoid paying the judgment.
Herchen was arraigned yesterday on the seven counts. Judge Thomas Kuhnle rescheduled the hearing to Monday for a bail hearing and to enter a plea with his attorney present. He remains in jail on no bail status.
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Supreme Court that allows this authoritarian regime to do whatever the heck it wants to do — including straight-up racial profiling of Latino people — California should lead and put a stop to the secret police.”
The measures passed along party lines, with Republicans in opposition. Police unions also oppose the proposed mask ban. GOP Sen. Tony Strickland
of Huntington Beach, in a statement: “This is a reckless anti-law enforcement proposal that puts law enforcement officers and their families at real risk, undermining the safety of the men and women who bravely protect our communities.”
Though yesterday should be the last day of session, lawmakers are expected to extend their work through today to give final votes to some last-minute deals they struck this week. Those that pass will head to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for his signature or veto, and those that don’t are dead for the year.
Other proposals awaiting Newsom’s decision, include:
• Regulate companion bots: SB243 would put tighter regulations on online chatbots powered by artificial intelligence to limit their risks on young users.
• Higher car dealer fees: SB791 would raise the cap car dealers can charge to process documents from $85 to $260.
• Wage boost for incarcerated firefighters: AB247 would increase the minimum wage for incarcerated firefighters fighting active wildfires to $7.25 an hour.
• Abortion pill protections: AB260 would help protect California pharmacists, doctors and hospitals from penalties for dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone to out-of-state patients, and remove the names of patients and providers from abortion medication prescriptions.
• Kill mute swans: AB764 would make it easier for hunters and landowners to kill the invasive species.
• Ban plastic glitter: AB823 would enforce a first-in-the-nation ban on the sale of personal care products that contain plastic glitter or plastic microbeads.
• Save the bees: AB1042 would create a health program for managed honey bees that would provide grants to beekeepers, farmers and others for projects and research supporting the struggling population.
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suspect that a roommate shared with law enforcement.
The governor credited Robinson’s family with helping turn him over to authorities.
“Ladies and gentlemen, we got him,” Cox said soon after the arrest was first heralded by President Donald Trump on the Fox News show “Fox & Friends.”
The investigation is ongoing, Cox said. Robinson was arrested on suspicion of capital murder, weapons and obstruction offenses. He was expected to be formally charged Tuesday ahead of an initial court appearance.
Kirk's widow speaks
Yesterday, Kirk’s widow, Erika, delivered her first public remarks since the shooting. Speaking from the office where her late husband hosted his podcast, she said he loved America, nature and the Chicago Cubs.
“But most of all, Charlie loved his children and he loved me with all of his heart,” she said.
She had a pointed message for “the evildoers responsible for my husband’s assassination,” though she did not specifically name Robinson, who law enforcement officials believe acted alone.
“You have no idea the fire that you
have ignited within this wife. The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry,” she said.
She thanked Trump, saying through tears that her husband loved the president, and vowed to keep her husband’s work alive, continuing his campus tour, radio show and podcast.
Robinson’s arrest late Thursday capped a frenetic day-and-a-half search that just hours earlier seemed stuck when authorities pleaded for tips and leads from the public. The assassination while Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem reverberated across the country because of his outsize influence in conservative circles, his close connections with Trump and the questions it raised about the escalating toll of political violence that has spanned the ideological spectrum.
New details on evidence
Authorities, who have yet to reveal a motive, described evidence they said shed potential light on the slaying.
Ammunition found with the weapon was engraved with taunting, anti-fascist and meme culture messages, including one bullet casing that said, “Hey, fascist! Catch!” Cox said.
In addition, a roommate shared with authorities messages from the chatting app Discord that involved a contact named Tyler and discussed a rifle wrapped in a towel, engraved bullets and a scope, the governor said. A Mauser .30-caliber, bolt-action rifle was found in a towel in a wooded area along the path investigators believe Robinson took after firing a single shot from a distant roof and then fleeing.
The clothes the suspect wore when
confronted by law enforcement late Thursday matched what he had on when he arrived on campus, and a family member confirmed he drove a gray Dodge Challenger like the one seen in surveillance video that recorded Robinson driving to the university the day of the shooting, Cox said.
Dad recognized him
Robinson’s father recognized him from the photos released by the FBI and told him to turn himself in. Robinson refused at first, but then changed his mind, according to a law enforcement official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. His father contacted their youth pastor, who also occasionally works with the U.S. Marshals and called the agency so Robinson could turn himself in.
Meanwhile, investigators continued to dig into the background of Robinson, who was admitted to Utah State University, about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City, on a prestigious academic scholarship, according to a video of him reading his acceptance letter posted to a family member’s social media account. However, he attended for only one semester in 2021, a university spokesperson said.
He is registered as an unaffiliated voter and does not appear to have a prior criminal record. His address was listed as his parents’ home, about a 3.5hour drive south of the campus where Kirk was shot.
Family members of Robinson did not immediately return messages seeking comment. It was not clear if he had a lawyer.
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