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Fort Ross was built on the Sonoma Coast in 1812 by explorers and settlers of what nationality, in search of timber, fur and farmland in the region?

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What three-letter word is related to each of the following: Christmas, New Year’s, Adam?

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In 1885, the Home Insurance Building became America’s first “skyscraper,” 10 stories and 138 feet tall, in what city?

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On March 28, 1986, in New York City, Cynthia and Joseph Germanotta welcomed a baby daughter, Stefani Joanne Angelina, who became a millionaire by the age of 25, based on her singing, acting and promotional talents. By what name do we identify her?

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When it’s 6pm in Shanghai, China, what time is it in Urumqi, China, 2,500 miles westward?

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At Radio City Music Hall on Oc. 14, 1954, Paramount Pictures introduced a new holiday movie shot in a new high-resolution system called VistaVision. Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney, what was the film’s title?

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The Panama Canal was begun in 1904, but only after the eradication of what deadly disease by Walter Reed and others?

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that took him over two years to complete. “I wanted to spark the imagination of those who, like me, look up at Mt. Tam and wonder what it would be like as a premier ski mountain.”

He sent along an artist’s statement too: “To explore the vast world of imagination, sight and sound, and to give something back to a planet that has given so much.

“My objective is to bring awareness of the earth’s beauty through unique perspectives, color combinations and a truly direct connection with our planet.

“Art to me is as important as life; life breathes art.

“Often caught up in our daily lives, we sometimes forget how much beauty and design the earth holds. We, the product of this divine art, should never let go of this pure source.

“My art is constantly reaching for this rich mixture of earth and imagination.

“As a living embodiment of this synthesis composed of mostly water, I feel especially drawn to the ocean. I love to carve my personal signature across the waves by surfing. Painting the ocean and earth to me is no different.” Y

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lewellyn Ludlow is an artist from Mill Valley who currently lives in the wild kingdom of Bolinas.

A stripped-down version of his sublimely hilarious re-imagining of Mt. Tam and Mill Valley as a Tahoelike ski town (above) is our cover illustration this week. It’s a Marin Winter Wonderland!

Ludlow’s art is available around West Marin—prints of his Mill Valley ski mecca for sale can be found at Proof Lab, the Depot Bookstore, Two Neat and Ohana Bowls Acai Cafe in Greenbrae. LLbro.com is his website; prints can be ordered there too.

He’s led an interesting life: At an early age Llewellyn fell into a tide pool at Stinson Beach, and when his parents snatched him out of the water, he had a look in his eyes that told his father Lynn, “Neptune had claimed him, and only lent him back to us for a little while.”

A longtime surfer and artist, Llewellyn paints both familiar scenes of West Marin and of the ocean he loves. His paintings decorate many a Marin home, and his mural at Proof Lab Station in Tam Valley is a beloved iconic landmark that gives color to the area.

The depiction of Mt. Tamalpais as a snowy ski mountain was a project

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Heroes &Zeroes

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By Nikki Silverstein

Calling all heroes. We need your help to bring Marin’s foster children back to our community. Sadly, many of our most vulnerable youth are uprooted and placed in care outside of the county, sometimes even several hundred miles away, all because of a shortage of foster parents here. You could make a profound difference in a young person’s life by opening your heart and home to one of these children.

At any given time, Marin averages 80 kids in the foster-care system. Right now, 23 youngsters live outside our area and 19 are girls. In fact, teenage girls are five times more likely to end up placed outside of the county than other children.

The Marin County Recruitment Collaborative and Marin Health and Human Services (HHS) stress the importance of bringing these youngsters back to the county while their biological families work toward reuniting. These children come into the foster-care system through no fault of their own.

“They all need and deserve a safe, loving and consistent place to live where they can thrive and mature,” says Marin HHS child welfare worker Leslie Fields.

Fostering a child allows you to share your unique skills and interest with a child. The experience will change a kid’s life, as well as your own.

To learn more about the foster program, join Marin HHS at an upcoming monthly orientation. The next session takes place on Thursday, Jan. 17, from 7–8:30pm, at the Marin Health and Wellness Campus, 3250 Kerner Boulevard, Room 107, in San Rafael.

A social worker and an experienced foster parent facilitate the meeting and discuss the application process, required training and available support. Visit fosterourfuturemarin. org or call 415.473.2200 for additional orientation dates and information.

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or our holiday issue, longtime Bohemian and Pacific Sun contributor Rory McNamara takes us on a short tour of the county, captured through his lens.

We’ve got a few of his photos and two from friend Sierra Salin, a San Rafael native who’s lived in Fairfax for 25 years. In an artist’s statement, Salin says he is never without a camera close at hand and mainly takes pictures of street scenes and local landscapes, which he publishes on social media.

Rory met Sierra at the Old Sleeping Lady cafe in Fairfax almost a decade ago. The cafe closed last year but Barton’s Bagels (645 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo) is still open— and Salin’s got a show of recent photos on the wall at Barton’s.

Workers harvesting oysters in the early morning at the Hog Island Oyster Company in Marshall. Hog Island is in the upper right part of the picture.

A scene from this year’s Fairfax Festival.

Sierra Salin

Rory McNamara

Joe’s Taco Lounge in Mill Valley may just have the largest selection of bottled hot sauces on the planet.

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Philip Cardillo at the Fairfax Festival, 2018.

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Sign on sidewalk near Joe’s Taco Lounge on Miller Avenue in Mill Valley.

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Starry lights and Sol Food on San Rafael’s Lincoln Avenue in late December this year.

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Canada goose at China Camp State Park. The island in the background is called Rat Rock.

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THE WEEK’S EVENTS: A SELECTIVE GUIDE

SAN RAFAEL

New Light

The word “collaboration” gets batted around whenever artists from different projects simply guest-star on each others’ records. Yet with five-piece Philadelphia-based band Ghost Light, the word rings true, as the accomplished members of the group—Holly Bowling, Tom Hamilton, Steve Lyons, Raina Mullen and Scotty Zwang—come together without preconceived notions to create a new rock-fusion sound that boasts extended jams and spacey effects. Catch the band’s eclectic collaboration when Ghost Light performs on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 27–28, at Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Drive, San Rafael. 8pm. $20–$25. 415.524.2773.

MILL VALLEY

Public Access Memories In 1990, Marin County viewers briefly got to experience the awesomeness of Marin Tonight, an award-winning locally produced TV show that ran for 16 episodes. This week, the Best of ‘Marin Tonight’ film night takes a romp through highlights of the show, featuring co-producer and host Brent Allen interviewing and showcasing the likes of Dan Hicks, Uncle Vinty, the original Christmas Jug Band and others, with Allen and technical director Lynette Shaw in attendance for Q&A on Friday, Dec. 28, at O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 6:30pm. $10. 415.388.4331.

PT. REYES

Language of Art Art lovers and others looking for a fun post-Christmas activity can enjoy the fine art on display at Gallery Route One this weekend, with the opening of three new exhibits. In the main gallery, “From a Language of Forms” features new works from West Marin sculptor Bruce Mitchell. In the project space, “Earth/Unearth” explores several themes of eco-philosophy through paintings and prints. In the annex, “A Stone Is Singing, Canto XXVIII” features songs and paintings from Bay Area artist Diana Marto. All shows open with a reception on Saturday, Dec. 29, at Gallery Route One, 11101 Hwy. 1, Point Reyes Station. 3pm. Free. 415.663.1347.

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Fit for New Year If fitness, health or adventure is on your resolutions list, you can kick off 2019 on the right trail with the First Day Hike at several parks, including Mt. Tamalpais State Park and China Camp State Park. The moderate hikes, part of the national “First Day Hikes” movement, offer fantastic views and like-minded community members to enjoy nature with. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 3801 Panoramic Hwy., Mill Valley and 100 China Camp Village Road, San Rafael. Times and costs vary, check websites for details, parks.ca.gov.

—Charlie Swanson

Keep calm and rock on when British alt-rock icon Robyn Hitchcock performs a solo show on Friday, Dec. 28, at HopMonk Tavern in Novato.

See Concerts, p16.

Terrapin Crossroads

Bay Area soul-psych rockers Con Brio lean into 2019 when they play the HopMonk Tavern’s New Year’s Bash in Novato.

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New Year’s Eve Guide 2018 A select guide to ringing in the new year in style By Aiyana Moya and Charlie Swanson

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llow us to be the first to say goodbye to 2018. With old acquaintances—both forgotten and remembered—we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, and we’ll start with these New Year’s Eve parties around the North Bay. From delectable dinners to cabaret shows and blowout concerts, here’s a selection of ways to ring in 2019.

Noon Year’s Eve Ring in the New Year with your little ones at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Glitter crowns, photo booths, confetti cannons (no, this is not your 21st birthday redo). Kids will love the celebratory ball drop at noon, then dance to DJ Mancub and get busy at various art activities.

In addition, the family can enjoy access to the museum’s indoor and

Terrapin will be offering two days of musical talent to provide the soundtrack to your farewell to 2018, featuring jazz and bluegrass bands Sunday and two nights of the established Americana band, Leftover Salmon. Leftover Salmon will be hitting the stage performing what they have dubbed jamgrass—a type of music using the fundamental elements of bluegrass to create a more wild and free sound, pushing the genre into a more psychedelic direction.

The band has headlined festivals from coast to coast, incorporating influences across America into their music. 100 Yacht Club Drive, San Rafael. $50; twoday pass, $80. VIP packages starting at $105. 415.524.2773.

outdoor exhibits. Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 9am to 2pm. $14–$15. 415.339.3900.

New Year’s Eve Standup Comedy Showcase Osher Marin JCC’s ninth annual New Year’s Eve event will have you laughing harder than Emmanuel

Eric Lindell will be performing this year at the Sweetwater Music Hall, revisiting his Northern California roots and playing music that transcends genre. Really, how do you categorize the unique blend of West Coast rock and roll, Gulf Coast R&B, and Memphis soul with a sprinkle of honky-tonk? Lindell’s style is both intriguing and fresh, so if you’re looking for some quality music, spend the last night of the year with one of the foremost songwriters in the music industry today.

Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 8pm; 21 and over. $60 and up. 415.388.3850.

Glow NYE Blacklight Party The ever-enchanting Harmonia »12 Wellness Center and social

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Macron hearing Trump try to pronounce the name of a French Champagne. This year, the showcase finds five smart and clean comedians on the bill, hosted by Maureen Langen, winner of the prestigious MAC award. The rest of the lineup includes standup stars like Karen Rontowski, who has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, and Brian Kiley, head writer for Conan O’Brien’s show. A selection of cocktails, beer and wine start the party, and a midnight toast wraps it up. 200 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael. Pre-show party starts at 7:30pm. $29 and up. 415.444.8000.

HopMonk Tavern New Year’s Eve Bash

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Named for an Italian musical term meaning “with spirit,” Bay Area soul, psych-rock and R&B band Con Brio take over the Novato tavern’s Session Room with a dance party to ring in the new year. The band is recently back in the Bay Area after a long fall tour, and their annual New Year’s appearance in the North Bay also features San Francisco songwriter Roem Baur opening and a gratis Champagne or IPA toast at midnight. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. Doors, 8:30pm. $55–$65; limited number of VIP meetand-greet tickets available, $80.

415.892.6200.

Tommy Odetto Rockin’ New Year Party Americana veterans Leftover Salmon make a run for the North Bay with a two-night trip upstream to Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, Dec. 30–31.

club says farewell to 2018 and welcomes 2019 with a loving and eclectic community celebration.

Start the night in the with an “intent” ceremony, then enjoy a yoga class to really earn the Champagne cocktails and chocolate that follows. Also, did we mention this event is all underneath blacklights, so you can enter 2019 glowing? There will be tarot card readings, DJ dance party and a full bar. After midnight, let it all hang down by sipping on elixirs and Champagne, dancing and basking in the glow of the new year and possibilities to come. 2200 Marinship Way, Sausalito. 7:30pm. $40–$100. 415.332.1432.

New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Dinner Show San Rafael’s premier supper club Fenix knows how to cook up a good time. This year, Fenix mixes a delectable dinner with Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs! Click transformed from one of Austin’s best secret alternative country singers into a recognized phenomenon, topping

Nashville’s Indie World Wide Country charts at No. 1. You’re going to want to grab tickets for this one! 919 Fourth St., San Rafael.

7pm. $50–$125. 415.813.5600.

Left Bank Brasserie Who doesn’t love all food French?

Celebrate this New Year’s Eve at Left Bank’s Bonne Année, open all day with an à la carte menu and a four-course prix fixe dinner. While it’s sure to be packed all day, the last seating may be the first to fill up, as those who book 11pm reservations can expect to enjoy a complimentary sparkling wine toast and party favors at the stroke of midnight. Au revoir, 2018! 507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur.

Opens at 11am. $75 for prix fixe dinner. 415.927.3331.

Best of the San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition This gut-busting comedy show at the Marin Center’s Showcase

Theatre rings in the new year with the funniest alumni of the internationally recognized stand up competition. Several comedians will be on hand for this show, which always sells out well in advance.

10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

9pm. $40. 415.473.6800.

Boogie Under the Golden Gate New Year’s Eve With panoramic views of the Bay as a backdrop, the Travis Marina Bar & Grill, formerly the Presidio Yacht Club, welcomes Western swing veterans the Lonestar Retrobates back for its seventh annual New Year’s Eve party. Boasting a boogiewoogie attitude, the ensemble welcomes popular vocalist Sylvia Herold to join in the harmonies, and complimentary Champagne at midnight toasts to the new year, all in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge. 1679 Sommerville Road, Sausalito. 9pm. $30–$40.

415.332.2319.

Fairfax guitarist extraordinaire Tommy Odetto pulls double duty for this rock-and-roll affair, celebrating the new year and releasing his new album, Curses and Revelations, in a massive blowout concert to count down to midnight in West Marin. Odetto’s sophomore release under his own name, the five-song EP touches on several eras of guitar-fronted rock, from ’60s pop to ’70s psychedelic to grunge, and the Marin native unveils all on New Year’s at the Papermill Creek Saloon, 1 Castro St., Forest Knolls.

9pm. $10. 415.488.9235.

Old Western Saloon West Marin’s historic venue gets a New Year’s Eve takeover by West Marin favorite party band, El Radio Fantastique, for a special show to ring in 2019. The band, led by multifaceted songwriter Giovanni Di Morente, is known for bombastic baroque rock and marching-band aesthetics. The band’s recent EP, Outside of Space and Time, is another satisfying collection of evolving pop gems, and the group promises this performance to be a mix of both new songs and old tunes that haven’t been heard live in years.

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Let’s Talk About ‘Evan’ An open letter to Broadway’s latest craze By Harry Duke

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ear Evan Hansen, I attended the openingnight performance of the San Francisco run of your national tour at the Curran. I’ve heard a lot about your show—the six Tonys and the Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album. I know this show has touched a nerve with many people and, after seeing it, I understand why. Yet I left the theater feeling a bit uncomfortable.

Your story of a friendless high school student (Ben Levi Ross) with an unspecified behavioral condition who finds himself trapped in a lie of his own creation about a fellow student’s death has a lot to say. It speaks to the lonely, the different and the heartbroken via some beautiful songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (“You Will Be Found”), and your tale of the desperate

need for human connection in a technologically oppressive world is filled with terrific performances.

Steven Levenson’s book speaks many truths as well. I have experienced first-hand the phenomenon of what happens at a public school when students are faced with the unexpected death of a classmate, how some latch on to a person they never knew and create a relationship that never existed.

Where I find the story less than truthful, however, is in dealing with the issue of your condition and the underlying message of the myth of a “good lie.”

What is it that led you to seek therapeutic help? Is your awkwardness a manifestation of that condition? If it is, why is the audience amused by it? Do they find your behavior cute?

Funny? Is your pain being played

for laughs? Is that why your lying is excused? The more I thought about this, the more troubled I became.

And what of your lie? Is the fact that everyone seems to come out of the situation unscathed, or even better off, a classic case of the ends justifying the means? Is that the message with which the playwright really wants to leave us?

We live in perilous times, Evan.

Truth is a precious commodity that is in too short supply these days. Let’s not lose sight of that via eye-popping stagecraft and soaring ballads.

Sincerely, Me ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ runs through Dec. 30 at the Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St., San Francisco. Dates and times vary. $25–$325. 415.358.1220. sfcurran.com.

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Ben Levi Ross (center) stars as the titular troubled teen in the touring production of ‘Dear Evan Hansen.’

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Jason Momoa makes a splash as Atlantean hero ‘Aquaman’ in the latest superhero blockbuster to declare war on your senses.

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Under the Sea

‘Aquaman’ fishes for action Bu Richard Von Busack

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he problem with using Joseph Campbell’s Hero with a Thousand Faces as a template for a movie is that you can’t use every one of those heroes; you have to make a choice. Is your hero Hercules or King Arthur?

James Wan’s Aquaman, based on the DC Comics character, plays as though a half-dozen movies were compressed into it. It’s all three Lord of the Rings underwater, with a grand finale giant fish war that’s like the largest tureen of bouillabaisse ever cooked. Plus it’s a Tomb Raider movie, and a “finding your royal destiny” movie. Among these moments, it’s also what it started out being—a superhero movie with the titular good guy battling the terrestrial arch-villain Black Manta,

played by the bigly Yahya AbdulMateen II wearing a giant footballshaped helmet.

Who is this Aquaman, anyway?

Early on, the half-Atlantean, halfhuman Arthur (played by the unimpeachably massive and likable Jason Momoa) rescues a Russian sub from some sadistic pirates.

“Aquaman!” the rescued cry, and the muscly hero greets them in Russian. He’s known at once, a hero who knows all men’s tongues. Why then, at other times, does Arthur the Aquaman appear to be a beerchugging lunk, too dumb to know Pinocchio was a book before it was a movie?

Despite Arthur’s dislike of his snobby ancestral home, magentahaired princess Mera (Amber Heard) begs him to come to the

lower depths in order to dissuade his half-brother King Orm (Patrick Wilson) from coming up here and finishing off every last one of us polluting landlubbers once and for all. Interestingly, Wilson looks a bit like Aquaman from the Silver Age comic books, blonde and bland. In his struggle, Aquaman is helped by his childhood mentor (Willem Dafoe), who himself resembles the watery hero’s across-the-street rival, the Submariner.

Nothing wrong with the production design but, just like when you’re scuba-diving, turbulence interferes with visibility.

It’s hard to get a good look at the submerged colossal statues and temples—there is an old-town district in Atlantis, we learn. The citizens ride 20-foot seahorses,

champing at their bits. A highlight is an attack of humanoid angler fish with saber teeth. Occasionally, you’re allowed to see the attractions, the iridescent suits of scaly armor with nautilus-shaped shoulder guards and, appropriate to the fishy theme, codpieces. A gigantic octopus beats war drums at a gladiator match, one of the regularly scheduled fight scenes with the digitally simulated battlers seen from all angles of a gyroscopic camera.

As a director, Wan has an unforgivable impatience with romance and contemplative moments. If the old-time directors sometimes fired a starter pistol to get a quick reaction from slowpoke actors, he improves on that by firing a rocket through the middle of any quieter scene.

Incidentally, when Mera and Aquaman arrive in the Sahara, the soundtrack plays Pitbull’s “Ocean to Ocean,” which sample’s Toto’s “Africa.” Could have been worse— remember Donovan’s “Atlantis”?

‘Aquaman’ is playing in wide release in the North Bay.

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Mystery Dance with Bonnie Hayes

Fri 12⁄28 & Sat 12⁄29 • Doors 8pm ⁄ $27–32 • 21+

Monophonics Soulful Social Fri

Idle Joy, Sat Kendra McKinley

Sun 12⁄30 • Doors 7pm $27–32 • 21+ & Mon 12⁄31 • Doors 8pm ⁄ $60–65 • 21+ Eric Lindell with special guest Anson Funderburgh Fri 1⁄4 & Sat 1⁄5 • Doors 8pm ⁄ $4475–4975 • 21+ ((folkYEAH!))) Presents:

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Jimmy Dillon Farewell Party

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Austin de Lone, Dallis Craft, Tracy Blackman & more

Sat 1⁄12 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $23–25 • All Ages The Music of Steely Dan Sun 1⁄13 • Doors 6pm ⁄ $27–32 • All Ages Ramblin' Jack Elliott (seated)

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Calendar Concerts

Panama Hotel Restaurant Dec 27, C-JAM with Connie Ducey. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

Contact. Dec 29, Falkönner with Dendra and Laguna Screech. 201 Washington St, Petaluma. 707.762.3565.

Robyn Hitchcock Enduring English performer blends folk and psychedelia with a wry British nihilism.

Dec 28, 8pm. $25. HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

Papermill Creek Saloon Dec 28, 5pm, Danny Montana. Dec 28, 8pm, Caleb Ford Band. Dec 29, 5pm, Agents of Change. Dec 29, 9pm, Brightsilver. Dec 30, 6pm, the Swamp Dawgs. 1 Castro, Forest Knolls. 415.488.9235.

Art Opening

Eric Lindell Beloved Americana artist currently out of New Orleans plays two nights with Texas guitar legend Anson Funderburgh. Dec 30-31. $25 and up. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Tommy Odetto Rockin’ New Year Party Celebrate the New Year and the release of the Fairfax musician’s new, long awaited EP, “Curses and Revelations.” Dec 31, 9pm. $10.

Papermill Creek Saloon, 1 Castro, Forest Knolls. 415.488.9235.

Clubs & Venues MARIN Fenix Dec 27, Blackcat Zydeco. Dec 28, the Mad Hannans Band with Jerry Hannan.

Dec 31, New Year’s Eve with Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.813.5600.

George’s Nightclub Dec 28, Cyphy. Dec 29, DJ Levels.

842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.

HopMonk Novato Dec 31, New Year’s Eve with Con Brio. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200.

Marin Country Mart Dec 28, 5:30pm, Friday Night Jazz with Zev Shearn-Nance. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5700.

19 Broadway Nightclub Dec 27, Rastapalooza with General Smiley and I-Trinity. Dec 28, the Moves Collective with Smokey the Groove.

Dec 29, Afroholix and Biambu’s Groove Room. Dec 31, NYE Bash with San Geronimo and Beso Negro.

17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

No Name Bar Dec 26, Paul Feia and friends. Dec 27, Cole and Mikki Tate. Dec 28, Michael Aragon Quartet. Dec 29, Michael LaMacchia. Dec 30, Marty Atkinson and Katy Boyd. Dec 31, NYE with Kimrea & the Dreamdogs.

757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1392.

Old Western Saloon Dec 31, NYE with El Radio Fantastique. 11201 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1661.

Osteria Divino Dec 26, Jonathan Poretz. Dec 27, Passion Habanera. Dec 28, Ana Mandara Duo. Dec 29, Daniel Amat. Dec 30, Suzanna Smith.

Dec 31, Chuchito Valdes. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.9355.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Dec 27, Mark’s Jam Sammich. Dec 28, Punk Funk Mob. Dec 29, Ann Halen and Rock Candy. Dec 30, Sharone Digitale. Dec 31, Electro NYE with the Crooked Stuff.

29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio Dec 28, the New Copasetics. Dec 29-30, YearEnd Beatles Fest with the Sun Kings. Dec 31, New Year’s Eve party with the Zydeco Flames.

1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. 415.662.2219.

Sausalito Cruising Club Mon, Joe Tate & Blue Monday Band jam session. 300 Napa St, Sausalito. 415.332.9922.

Sausalito Seahorse Dec 27, Noel Jewkes Big Band. Dec 28, Reed Fromer Band. Dec 29, the 7th Sons. Dec 30, 4pm, Julio Bravo & Orquestra Salsabor.

Dec 31, Unauthorized Rolling Stones NYE reunion show. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Dec 27, JimBo Trout & the Fish People.

Dec 28, PSDSP. Dec 29, Caravan 222. Dec 30, Michelle Lambert. Dec 31, This Old Earthquake NYE party. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas.

415.868.1311.

Station House Cafe Dec 30, 5pm, the Sorentinos unplugged.

Dec 31, 6pm, New Year’s Eve with Jon Otis & BluBeatz. 11180 State Route 1, Pt Reyes Station. 415.663.1515.

Sweetwater Music Hall Dec 26, Led Kaapana. Dec 27, Mystery Dance with Bonnie Hayes. Dec 28-29, Monophonics’ soulful social. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads Dec 27, Mo’lasses. Dec 27-28, Ghost Light.

Dec 28, Top 40 Friday with the Incubators.

Dec 29, Rattlebox. Dec 30, 6:45pm, One Grass, Two Grass. Dec 30-31, 9pm, Leftover Salmon. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.

415.524.2773.

Unity in Marin Dec 31, New Year’s Eve Drumming Circle with Steve Listug and Lisa Starbird.

600 Palm Dr, Novato. 415.475.5000.

SONOMA Lagunitas Tap Room Dec 26, Sonoma Sound Syndicate. Dec 27, Nate Lopez. Dec 28, Gentlemen Soldiers.

Dec 29, Rivertown Skifflers. Dec 30, Hobo Paradise. Jan 2, Steve Taylor-Ramirez. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

The Phoenix Theater Dec 27, Slimmy B with Kiing Rod. Dec 28, Makeshift Happy with 4199 and First

Gallery Route One Dec 28-Feb 3, “From a Language of Forms,” West Marin sculptor Bruce Mitchell exhibits new works, with group show “Earth/Unearth” in the project space and Diana Marto’s “A Stone is Singing, Canto XXVIII” in the annex.

Reception, Dec 29 at 3pm. 11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

Comedy Stephen B Standup comedian has been seen on Comedy Central and elsewhere. Dec 29, 8pm. $20. Trek Winery, 1026 Machin Ave, Novato. 415.899.9883.

Best of the San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition Past comedy competition winner Samuel J Comroe headlines the annual year-end night of laughs. Dec 31, 9pm. $40. Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.499.6800.

Big Fat Year-End Kiss Off Comedy Show Will Durst and company are back to wrap up the year with laughs. Dec 26, 8pm. $25.

HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 415.892.6200. Jan 1, 8pm. $17-$27.

Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.383.9600.

Other Café Comedy Showcase Ring the new year in with laughs at this 9th annual celebration featuring co-headliners Karen Rontowski and Brian Kiley. Dec 31, 9pm. $35. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael. 415.444.8000.

Field Trips First Day Hike Choose between four docent-led guided hikes to start the New Year in nature.

Jan 1, 9:30am. Free. Mount Tamalpais State Park, 3801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, 800.777.0369.

New Year’s Day Hike Enjoy an invigorating walk in the woods.

Space is limited and reservations are required. Jan 1, 9:30am. China Camp State Park, 100 China Camp Village Rd, San Rafael. 415.456.0766.

New Year’s Weekend Sails on San Francisco Bay Choose from several sunset sails and a Bloody Mary morning sail on New Year’s Day. Dec 28Jan 1. $69 and up. Schooner Freda B, Slip 907, Sausalito Yacht Harbor, Sausalito. 4153310444.

Film Best of ‘Marin Tonight’ See clips from “Marin Tonight,” an award

winning locally produced TV show that ran for 16 episodes in 1990. Dec 28, 6:30pm. $10. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.4331.

New Year’s Eve at the Lark Watch “Kiss Me Kate” on screen and enjoy live performances with chocolates and Champagne. Dec 31, 6:30pm. $30 and up.

Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur.

415.924.5111.

Food & Drink New Year’s Eve at L’Appart Resto Special menu items abound. Dec 31, 5pm.

L’Appart Resto, 636 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 415.256.9884.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Left Bank Brasserie Regular à la carte dinner menu plus a four-course prix fixe menu with choices.

Guests for the evening’s last seating receive a complimentary sparkling wine toast and party favors at midnight. Dec 31. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur.

415.927.3331.

For Kids Noon Year’s Eve Program for children includes a ball drop and daytime party with themed activities.

Dec 31, 9am. $11. Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito. 415.339.3900.

Theater Amahl & the Night Visitors West Marin Players presents the one-act holiday opera full of singing and dancing.

Dec 29, 7pm and Dec 30, 2pm. $25-$30.

Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station.

415.663.1075.

Funny Girl Don’t miss the entertaining holiday show.

Through Dec 30. $15-$35. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

Love, Linda The songs of Cole Porter are interwoven with storytelling by his wife, Linda Lee. Through Jan 13, 2019. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.763.8920.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2018145800.

The following individual(s) are doing business: DMS CONSULTING, 22 AUDUBON WAY, NOVATO, CA 94949: DAVE M SMIGIELSKI, 22 AUDUBON WAY, NOVATO, CA 94949. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 29, 2018.

(Publication Dates: December 5, 12, 19, 26 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2018145805.

The following individual(s) are doing business: HALE YES PRODUCTIONS, 500 SAN RAFAEL AVE, BELVEDERE, CA 94920: MARY BOURKE, 500 SAN RAFAEL AVE, BELVEDERE, CA 94920. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 29, 2018.

(Publication Dates: December 5, 12, 19, 26 of 2018)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145860.

The following individual(s) are doing business: BEAUTIFUL COASTAL COTTAGE, 250 HAWTHORNE RD., BOLINAS, CA 94924: JAMES MEYER, 312 WILSON ST., PETALUMA, CA 94952. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL.

Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on DECEMBER 10, 2018.

(Publication Dates: December 19, 26 of 2018, January 2, 9 of 2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2018145862. The following individual(s) are doing business: WORLDVIEW COACHING AND CONSULTING, 509 PIXIE TRAIL, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: BRIAN ZALAZNICK, 509 PIXIE TRAIL, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on DECEMBER 10, 2018.

(Publication Dates: December 19, 26 of 2018, January 2, 9 of 2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 145888.

The following individual(s) are doing business: COUNTRY GARDENS BNB, 800 HACIENDA WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: ROBERT E. WARNER, COUNTRY GARDENS BNB, 800 HACIENDA WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. This business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on DECEMBER 13, 2018.

(Publication Dates: December 19, 26 of 2018, January 2, 9 of 2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT - File No: 2018145893.

The following individual(s) are doing business: LAND LAW LLP, 1010 B STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: CHRISTOPHER A SKELTON, 177 FRUSTUCK AVENUE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930, JENNIE U SKELTON, 177 FRUSTUCK AVENUE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. This business is being conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on DECEMBER 14, 2018.

(Publication Dates: December 26 of 2018, January 2, 9, 16 of 2019)

OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1804289 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Annette Marie Prandi, has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Annette Marie Prandi to Proposed Name: Anet Prandi 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is

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PublicNotices timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 1/25/2019, Time: 9:00am, Dept: A, Room: A. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: NOV 28, 2018 Andrew E. Sweet Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By C. Lucchesi, Deputy (December 5, 12, 19, 26 of 2018)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1804051 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Jessica Ruby Oqvist, has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Jessica Ruby Oqvist to Proposed Name: Jessica Ruby Oqvist Bello 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 12/19/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: B, Room: B. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: NOV 9, 2018 Roy O. Chernus Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By C. Lucchesi, Deputy (December 5, 12, 19, 26 of 2018)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Sandra Rae Newton Slocum A.K.A. Sandra Slocum CASE NO.: PR 1804141 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Sandra Rae Newton Slocum A.K.A. Sandra Slocum A Petition for~Probate~has been filed by: Taniya Howe in the Superior Court of California, County of Marin. The Petition for~Probate~requests that: Taniya

Howe be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 1/22/2019, Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: J. Address of court: 3501 Civic Center Drive, PO Box 4988, San Rafael, CA 94913-4988.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California~Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California~Probate~Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in~Probate~Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: James A. Zakasky, 50 Old Courthouse Square, Suite 605, Santa Rosa, CA. 95404, 707-5951148 FILED: DEC 07, 2018 James M. Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By: E. Chais, Deputy.

(December 12, 19, 26 2018)

DV-700 Request to Renew Restraining Order Filed NOV 16 2018 JAMES M. KIM. Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By: J. Chen, Deputy Superior Court of California, County of Marin 3501 Civic Center Drive P.O. Box 4988 San Rafael, CA 94913-4988 Case Number: FL 1504408 1.

Name of Protected Person: Joan Headrick Your lawyer in this case (if you have one): Name: Matthew C. Mani State Bar No.172629 Firm Name: Mani Law Office Address

(If you have a lawyer for this case, give your lawyer’s information. lf you do not have a lawyer and want to keep your home address private, give a different mailing address instead. You do not have to give your telephone, fax, or e-mail.): Address: 24 Professional Center Parkway, Suite 210 City: San Rafael State: CA Zip: 94903 Telephone: (415) 456-7800 Fax: (415) 456-7801 E-Mail Address: [ mailto:mattmanilaw@gmail.com ]mattmanilaw@ gmail.com 2. Name of Restrained Person: Julie Headrick Pizzo Describe that person: Sex: Female Ht.: 5’4” Wt.: 130 Race: Caucasian Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue Age: 57 Date of Birth: 05/21/1961 3. I ask the court to renew the Restraining Order After Hearing (Form DV -130). A copy of the order is attached. a. The order ends on (date): 01/13/2019 b. The order has been renewed 0 times. c. I want the order to be renewed for 5 years 4. I ask the court to renew the order because: (Check all that apply. Explain why you are afraid of abuse in the future): a. The person in 2. has violated the order (explain what happened and when): In July she came to my assisted living facility, posing as my other daughter, Wanda, to try to get into my room. See, attached declarations. b. I am afraid that the person in 2. will abuse me in the future because: She has not only continued with the behavior that led to this restraining order, she has also tried to circumvent the order, by pretending to be my other daughter. See, attached declarations. I declare under penalty of pe1jury under the laws of the State of California that the information above is true and correct. Date: 11-15-18 Signed: Joan Headrick DV-710 Notice of Hearing to Renew Restraining Order Filed DEC 14 2018 JAMES M. KIM. Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By: C. Lucchesi, Deputy Superior Court of California, County of Marin 3501 Civic Center Drive P.O. Box 4988 San Rafael, CA 949134988 Case Number: FL 1504408 1.

Name of Protected Person: Joan Headrick Your lawyer in this case (if you have one): Name: Matthew C. Mani State Bar No.: 172629 Firm Name: Mani Law Office Address (If you have a lawyer for this case, give your lawyer’s information. If you do not have a lawyer and want to keep your home address private, give a different mailing address instead. You do not have to give your telephone, fax, or e-mail.): Address: 24 Professional Center Parkway, Ste. 210 City: San Rafael State: CA Zip: 94903 Telephone: (415) 456-7800 Fax: (415) 456-7801 E-mail Address: mattmanilaw@ gmail.com 2. Name of Restrained Person: Julie Headrick Pizzo Description of restrained person: Sex: Female Height: 5’4” Weight: 130 Hair Color: Brwn Eye Color: Blue Race: Caucasian Age: 57 Date of Birth: 05/21/1961 Mailing Address (if known): 291 Sycamore Ave. City: Mill Valley State: CA Zip: 94941 Relationship to protected person: Daughter 3. Court Hearing The judge has set a court hearing date. The Restraining Order After Hearing (Order of Protection) stays in effect until the expiration date on that order or the end

of the hearing below, whichever is later. Hearing Date & Time Date: 1/23/2019 Time: 9:00AM To the person in®: At the hearing, the judge can renew the current restraining order for another five years or permanently. Before the hearing, you can file a response on Form DV -720. You must continue to obey the current restraining orders until the expiration date on the current orders or the hearing date, whichever is later. At the hearing, you can tell the judge why you agree or disagree with the request to renew the orders. If the restraining orders are renewed, you must obey the orders even if you do not attend the hearing.

4. Service and Response To the Person in 1 Someone 18 or overnot you or anyone else protected by the restraining order-must personally “serve” a copy of the following forms on the person in 2 at least days before the hearing. ï DV-700, Request to Renew Restraining Order (file stamped); ï DV-710, Notice of Hearing to Renew Restraining Order (this form); ï DV-720, Response to Request to Renew Restraining Order (blank copy); ï DV-130, the current Restraining Order After Hearing (Order of Protection) that you want to renew. After the person in 2 has been served, file Form DV 200, Proof of Personal Service, with the court clerk.

For help with service, read Form DV-200-INFO, What Is “Proof of Personal Service”? Bring a copy of Form DV -200, Proof of Personal Service, to the court hearing. To the Person in 2 If you want to respond in writing to the request to renew the restraining order, fill out Form DV -720, Response to Request to Renew Restraining Order. File the original with the court, and have someone 18 or over -not you- mail a copy of it to the person in 1 before the hearing.

Also file Form DV-250, Proof of Service by Mail, with the court before the hearing. Bring a copy of Form DV-250, Proof of Service by Mail, to the court hearing Date: 12/13/2018 Judicial Officer Beth S. Jordan. (December 19, 26 of 2018, January 2, 9 of 2019)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1804320 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1.

Petitioner (name of each): Lorina Nympha Tomaneng Mendoza, has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Lorina Nympha Tomaneng Mendoza to Proposed Name: Lorina Nympha Mendoza Manzanita 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court

may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 2/19/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: A. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: DEC 18, 2018 Andrew E. Sweet Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By E. Chais, Deputy (December 26 of 2018, January 2, 9, 16 of 2019)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1804345 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1.

Petitioner (name of each): Yolanda Hernandez & Antonio Amador, has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Nancy Amador Hernandez *Amador listed as Middle Name to Proposed Name: Nancy Amador Hernandez *Amador listed as last name with Hernandez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 2/14/2018, Time: 9:00am, Dept: A. The address of the court is same as noted above; 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the Pacific Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin. DATED: DEC 3, 2018 Andrew E. Sweet Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By E. Chais, Deputy (December 26 of 2018, January 2, 9, 16 of 2019)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOSEPH PHILIP GIOVANINI CASE NO.: PR 1804476 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JOSEPH PHILIP GIOVANINI A Petition for~Probate~has been filed by: ANGELA KATHERINE GIOVANINI in the Superior Court of California, County of Marin. The Petition for~Probate~requests that: ANGELA KATHERINE GIOVANINI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer

the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 2/4/2019, Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: J, Room: Address of court: 3501 Civic Center Drive, PO Box 4988, San Rafael, CA 94913-4988. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California~Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California~Probate~Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in~Probate~Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Law Offices of Connie Yi PC 323 Ray Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-484-0888 FILED: DEC, 12 2018 James M. Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By: E. CHAIS (December 26 2018, January 2, 9 of 2019)

By Amy Alkon

Q:

I’m a 32-year-old woman with a really intense job that I love. I work long hours every week, and I often work weekends, too—by choice. I don’t want kids, but I’d love to have a relationship. I just worry that guys will want more of me timewise and energywise than I can give—which is basically some nights (into mornings) during the week and on weekends—and will feel neglected and resentful.—Work First

A:

Understandably, not everyone is into the sort of relationship where a sleepover entails setting up a yurt inside their partner’s office. Like you, I’m pretty fiercely “work first.” Because of that, I don’t cook; I heat. I’m annoyed by my body’s demands for sleep. Every night! And my home seems less like a home than . . . well, as my boyfriend said—stepping over the endocrinology research papers and corresponding Post-its laid out all over my bathroom floor—“It looks like an academic crime scene.”

You and I are actually somewhat unusual as women who see a “healthy career-life balance” as a threatening crimp in the work that means so much to us. In fact, it turns out that there are some pretty strong sex differences in ambition. (Ladies, please put down the pitchforks!) This isn’t to say women aren’t ambitious. Plenty of women are; it’s just that women, in general, more often want “normal” lives—with, say, a job they enjoy but go home from before the owls start pouring each other nightcaps.

Yet there’s an assumption that women should want to join the cutthroat race to the corner office. Psychologist Susan Pinker criticizes this as the “male standard” being forced on women. In her 2008 book, The Sexual Paradox, Pinker points to countless studies which find that women tend to be more motivated by “intrinsic rewards”— wanting to be happy more than they want to be on top. As an example, she profiles “Donna,” who quit her prestigious job as a tenured professor in a computer science department for a lower-status job (tutoring faculty at another university) that allowed her more one-on-one engagement with people. Pinker explains, “Donna decided to opt for what was meaningful for her over status and money.”

Like you, I don’t want kids. (I describe them as “loud, sticky and expensive.”) However, Pinker notes that there’s “plenty of evidence that many more women than men”— including women at the top of their game—put family before career advancement. She tracked down “Elaine,” the author of an op-ed titled “My glass ceiling is self-imposed,” about why she’d declined a promotion that would have put her third from the top in a company with 12,000-plus employees in more than 60 countries.

The president of the company was dumbfounded. But Elaine wrote that she was happily married, with children (and grandparents nearby). The promotion would have required relocating, and that would have destabilized her family. She concluded her piece with the observation that “many companies . . . would like nothing more than to have more senior female executives, but not all females are willing to give up what it might take to get there.”

These sex differences in ambition make evolutionary sense. Because women evolved to prioritize finding high-status “providers,” mate-seeking men evolved to duke it out to occupy the spot of Ye Olde Big Man on Campus. Sure, these days, mover-and-shaker men typically seek women on a par with them in intellect and education. However, men are still vastly more likely than women to date the hot barista—probably because, over evolutionary history, men evolved to prioritize signs of health and fertility in women (or, to put it another way: “Ye Olde Big Perky Breastesses”).

Getting back to you, though guys are likely to be surprised that a woman would be so job-obsessed, there are those who’ll be good with the limited amount of girlfriendhood you have to provide. Zeroing in on them just takes disclosure—on your online dating profile and when you go on dates. Giving clear forewarning is the right thing to do for anyone with any unusual or obsessive pursuit—whether it’s a sex fetish, spending all one’s time and disposable income tracking Sasquatch or building a nuclear reactor in the basement. As for you, sure, you do eventually see yourself leaving the office—but probably in a vintage Japanese cloisonné urn.

Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon at 171 Pier Ave. #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or email adviceamy@aol.com. @amyalkon on Twitter. Weekly radio show, blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon

Astrology

For the week of Date 00

ARIES (March 21–April 19) I suspect that in

2019 you’ll be able to blend a knack for creating more stability with an urge to explore and seek greater freedom. How might this unusual confluence be expressed in practical ways? Maybe you’ll travel to reconnect with your ancestral roots.

Or perhaps a faraway ally or influence will help you feel more at home in the world. It’s possible you’ll establish a stronger foundation, which will in turn bolster your courage and inspire you to break free of a limitation. What do you think?

TAURUS (April 20–May 20) On the average,

a total eclipse of the sun happens every 18 months.

And how often is a total solar eclipse visible from a specific location on the planet? Typically, once every 375 years. In 2019, the magic moment will occur on July 2 for people living in Chile and Argentina. But I believe that throughout the coming year, Tauruses all over the world will experience other kinds of rare and wonderful events at a higher rate than usual. Not eclipses, but rather divine interventions, mysterious miracles, catalytic epiphanies, unexpected breakthroughs and amazing graces. Expect more of the marvelous than you’re accustomed to.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20) “The world’s full of people who have stopped listening to themselves,” wrote mythologist Joseph Campbell.

It’s imperative that you not be one of those folks.

Twenty nineteen should be the Year of Listening Deeply to Yourself. That means being on high alert for your inner inklings, your unconscious longings and the still, small voice at the heart of your destiny.

If you do that, you’ll discover I’m right when I say that you’re smarter than you realize.

CANCER (June 21–July 22) Jackson Pollock is regarded as a pioneer in the technique of drip painting, which involves drizzling and splashing paint on canvases that lie on the floor. It made him famous.

But the truth is, Pollock got inspired to pursue what became known as his signature style only after he saw an exhibit by the artist Janet Sobel, who was the real pioneer. I bring this to your attention, because I see 2019 as a year when the Janet Sobel–like aspects of your life will get their due. Overdue appreciation will arrive. Credit you have deserved but haven’t fully garnered will finally come your way. You’ll be acknowledged and recognized in surprising ways.

LEO (July 23–August 22) As the crow flies,

Wyoming is almost a thousand miles from the Pacific Ocean and more than a thousand miles from the Gulf of Mexico, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. Now here’s a surprise: in the northwest corner of Wyoming, the North Two Ocean Creek divides into two tributaries, one of which ultimately flows to the Pacific and one that reaches the Gulf. So an enterprising fish could conceivably swim from one ocean to the other via this waterway. I propose that we make North Two Ocean Creek your official metaphor for 2019. It will symbolize the turning point you’ll be at in your life; it will remind you that you’ll have the power to launch an epic journey in one of two directions.

VIRGO (August 23–September 22) I have come to the conclusion that softening your relationship with perfectionism will be a key assignment in 2019. With this in mind, I offer you observations from wise people who have studied the subject. (1) “The perfect is the enemy of the good.”—Voltaire (2) “Perfection is a stick with which to beat the possible.”—Rebecca Solnit (3) Perfectionism is “the high-end version of fear.”— Elizabeth Gilbert (4) “Nothing is less efficient than perfectionism.”—Elizabeth Gilbert (5) “It’s better to live your own life imperfectly than to imitate someone else’s perfectly.”—Elizabeth Gilbert LIBRA (September 23–October 22) In 1682, Peter Alexeyevich became co-Tsar of Russia. He was 10 years old. His 24-year-old half-sister Sophia had a hole cut in the back of his side of the dual throne.

That way she could sit behind him, out of sight and whisper guidance as he discussed political matters with allies. I’d love it if you could wangle a comparable

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arrangement for yourself in 2019. Are there wise confidants or mentors or helpers from whom you could draw continuous counsel? Seek them out.

SCORPIO (October 23–November 21) The

body of the violin has two f-shaped holes on either side of the strings. They enable the sound that resonates inside the instrument to be projected outwardly. A thousand years ago, the earliest ancestor of the modern violin had round holes.

Later they became half-moons, then c-shaped, and finally evolved into the f-shape. Why the change?

Scientific analysis reveals that the modern form allows more air to be pushed out from inside the instrument, thereby producing a more powerful sound. My analysis of your life in 2019 suggests it will be a time to make an upgrade from your metaphorical equivalent of the c-shaped holes to the f-shaped holes. A small shift like that will enable you to generate more power and resonance.

SAGITTARIUS (November22–December21) Sagittarian singer-songwriter Sia has achieved great success, garnering nine Grammy nominations and amassing a $20 million fortune. Among the superstars for whom she has composed hit tunes are Beyoncé, Rihanna and Flo Rida. But she has also had failures. Top recording artists like Adele and Shakira have commissioned her to write songs for them only to subsequently turn down what she created. In 2016, Sia got sweet revenge. She released an album in which she herself sang many of those rejected songs. It has sold more than 2 million copies. Do you, too, know what it’s like to have your gifts and skills ignored or unused or rebuffed, Sagittarius? If so, the coming months will be an excellent time to express them for your own benefit, as Sia did.

CAPRICORN (December 22–January 19) A typical fluffy white cumulus cloud weighs 216,000 pounds. A dark cumulonimbus storm cloud is 106 million pounds, almost 490 times heavier. Why? Because it’s filled with far more water than the white cloud. So which is better, the fluffy cumulus or the stormy cumulonimbus? Neither, of course.

We might sometimes prefer the former over the latter because it doesn’t darken the sky as much or cause the inconvenience of rain. But the truth is, the cumulonimbus is a blessing, a substantial source of moisture, a gift to growing things. I mention this because I suspect that for you, 2019 will have more metaphorical resemblances to the cumulonimbus than the cumulus.

AQUARIUS (January 20–February 18) A hundred years ago, most astronomers thought there was just one galaxy in the universe: our Milky Way. Other models for the structure of the universe were virtually heretical. But in the 1920s, astronomer Edwin Hubble produced research that proved the existence of many more galaxies. Today, the estimate is that there are at least 400 billion. I wonder what currently unimaginable possibilities will be obvious to our ancestors a hundred years from now. Likewise, I wonder what currently unforeseen truths will be fully available to you by the end of 2019. My guess: more than in any other previous year of your life.

PISCES (February 19–March 20) Author

Elizabeth Gilbert offers advice for those who long for a closer relationship with the Supreme Being: “Look for God like a man with his head on fire looks for water.” I’ll expand that approach so it applies to you when you’re in quest of any crucial life-enhancing experience. If you genuinely believe that a particular adventure or relationship or transformation is key to your central purpose, it’s not enough to be mildly enthusiastic about it. You really do need to seek your heart’s desire in the way people with their heads on fire look for water. Twenty nineteen will be prime time for you to embody this understanding.

Go to realastrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s Expanded Weekly Audio Horoscopes and Daily Text Message Horoscopes. Audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1.877.873.4888 or 1.800.350.7700.

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