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A Clue

Our racist president has falsely boasted more than 80 times that he passed the Veteran’s Choice healthcare legislation. The truth of the matter is that Obama actually passed the law way back in 2014. It seems that if you tell a lie repeatedly your base will eventually believe it.

So, it is with much regret that I must once again correct the record regarding one of your recent lettersto-the-editor concerning the closing of the Drake’s Bay Oyster Company, appropriately titled “Clueless” (8/14/19). The fact is that the oyster company was closed by the federal government, on direction from Obama’s Secretary of State, Ken Salazar. The former oyster farm was located in a national park. Neither the State of California nor the County of Marin has any authority to close an oyster farm in a national park, on federal land. This is the second time this writer has made his false claim about the closure of the oyster farm. He is entitled to his opinion, but like Trump, is not entitled to repeated falsehoods.

Enough already.

The writer goes on to repeat lies about the former San Geronimo golf course, which will soon be a new county park. The truth is that the golf course would still be open for business if Niz Brown and her son, San Anselmo Mayor Matt Brown, had not brought a frivolous lawsuit that forced the county to stop the purchase of the property, resulting in the loss of a $3.5 million dollar grant. It seems like these people feel that if they can’t have “their” golf course, then nobody can have it.

If the county had not attempted to purchase the golf course it would have been sold to a private party, which would have ended golf and closed the property to the public right then and there. These certain golfers would then be demanding to know why the county didn’t purchase the course for them. But, when the county purchases the course and works hard to maintain golf operations right up to March

2022, perhaps longer, these same people bring lawsuits to stop the sale of the course, resulting in its closure. There is no way to placate this bunch. I just wish they would stop lying to the public.

Eric Morey Woodacre

Off the Rails

Considering the total mess that has resulted from the construction of the SMART train rails in downtown San Rafael, I hope this will be the proverbial last straw with local commuters. This nearly useless system is too expensive to ride and has already wasted millions that could have been spent widening 101. What use is a train which does not go to SF or the East Bay? The bifurcation of the San Rafael bus transit center has resulted in confusion and missed connections, and construction sometimes has pedestrians literally walking into the road to avoid it.

I’d like to encourage everyone to boycott the rail. Let’s make this fail just as bad as it possibly can.

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Go Fish

Those of us who love the game of cribbage believe it to be the finest of all card games, so it's disappointing to read in one of your letters that the writer believes that criminals like Bernie Madoff might spend jail time with a potential cellmate, Donald Trump, playing cribbage!

Gil Deane Greenbrae

Be Happy

In the ‘50s there was a wonderful song on the radio (you all remember radio, right?) called “If You Want to be Happy,” which addressed this very topic (“Advice Goddess,” Aug. 14, 2019), though in rather crude language. Ugly isn’t the best word anymore.

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Heroes &Zeroes

By Nikki Silverstein

What’s worse than locking your keys in the van? Locking your keys and your dog in the van with the windows rolled up in the middle of the afternoon. Mrs. S did just that at the Mill Valley Downtown Plaza and she was worried sick about her pup Louie.

Two women nearby saw Mrs. S in distress and jumped into action. They called AAA, the Humane Society and a locksmith and they stayed with Mrs. S throughout the ordeal.

Soon enough, the cavalry arrived and the van’s door was unlocked.

We’re happy to report that Louie is doing just fine now, but we hear Mrs. S may need a few more days for her nerves to recover.

So here’s a heroic shoutout to the two Mill Valley women who helped Mrs. S and Louie.

We love good neighbor stories.

Lady with the German Shepherd, quit letting your dog chase geese on the Tam High baseball field. A witness says your dog was in hunt mode.

While most of the flock managed to fly away, one unfortunate goose flew into the fence and fell to the ground.

Not surprisingly, your canine jumped right on its prey.

We recognize Canada Geese may be a nuisance at times, with their loud honking and the bounty of poop they produce. Even the Audubon Society admits it. Still, these waterfowl possess their charms. Their perfect V formation in the sky is rather impressive and they mate for life, a trait I personally appreciate.

We feel grateful, Lady, that you eventually pulled your dog off the goose—although you took your sweet time and byy then, the frightened bird had suffered a bloody wing.

Thank goodness for the witness, who guided the wounded goose to the flock. He also checked on it 15 minutes later and found it was able to fly.

It was a close call, Lady. Your dog could have easily killed the bird. That’s why there’s this thing called a leash, which is used for dogs in general, but especially for dogs that have a tendency to attack.

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Upfront Death Row, San Quentin.

Innocence Lost Jarvis Jay Masters exhausts final state appeal By Tom Gogola

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arvis Jay Masters has exhausted his final state appeal. The Buddhist author and death-row inmate at San Quentin had a hearing before the California Supreme Court in Los Angeles last week and did not prevail in getting the California appeals court to re-examine his case.

Masters was convicted of capital murder following the 1985 prison murder of corrections guard Howell Burchfield. He has long maintained his innocence and has published two books since his incarceration.

His support base includes American Buddhist author Pema Chödrön

and a coterie of capital punishment abolitionists around the country.

Masters’ case now jumps to the federal courts. Masters has been on death row for 29 years and his case is muddied somewhat by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ambition to end capital punishment in the state. At issue for Masters and other potential innocents on death row is what happens to him if Newsom moves to commute all the capital charges to life-without-parole?

Masters’ supporters were looking for new legal representation for the inmate as his case was being heard in Los Angeles back in June. The court took a week to hear from

interested parties that ranged from his Buddhist supporters to the California Correctional Peace Officers Association, which has adamantly insisted on Masters’ guilt and fought his release at every step.

Connie Pham lives in Southern California and is a teacher who runs an Orange County youth center. She heard about Masters two decades ago when she was a 16 year old being raised in a Tibetan Buddhist household. “I found a review of [Master’s] Finding Freedom,” she says and then found the book and contacted Masters at San Quentin to thank him for writing »8 “such an inspiring book.”

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In some measure, Masters’ case may not be well-served by Newsom’s declaration of a moratorium on capital punishment in the state earlier this year. What happens to a man who says he’s innocent on death row if Newsom moves to commute the sentences of the more than 750 male inmates at San Quentin who’ve been in a legal limbo since California stopped executing its citizens in 2006?

“One of the fears he’s always had regarding the moratorium is that everyone’s sentences are commuted to life-without-parole and therefore the appeals process is severely hindered or canceled altogether,” says Pham. “He’d like to appeal all the way through” the process, she said as the hearing was getting underway in Los Angeles. His case is all the more difficult to resolve because it’s a factual innocence case, she says.

Masters was already serving a 10year sentence on an armed robbery charge in San Quentin when, then a young man, Masters is said to have gotten caught up with a prison gang that was intent on killing Burchfield.

He was charged with sharpening the weapon that was used to stab Burchfield to death but has long maintained that he was set up and framed by other inmates who did the actual killing. Those inmates did not receive a similar sentence.

Masters’ legal team has long argued there was a rush to judgement over Burchfield’s murder and Masters’ 8/10/19 7:24 role inPM it, but has not focused their legal efforts on proving prosecutorial misconduct played a role in what they say is his wrongful conviction.

The problem is that innocence is no defense against lethal injection.

“In the United States, it’s not unconstitutional to execute someone who is innocent,” says Pham.

Masters’ case has been working through the courts for two decades and Pham believes it’s because of the power of the corrections guards union that he hasn’t gotten what she believes is a fair re-hearing that would reexamine the accepted facts of the case.

“The prison guards union is one of the most powerful unions in the state

and we have every reason to believe that this is the reason why this has taken so long.”

From their perspective, she notes, “One of our own was murdered.”

Thanks to the activism around Masters’ case, support for Masters appears to be growing: He joined up with the ACLU and the Innocence Project in 2018 to fight California’s newly created lethal injection protocols. Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! produced a recent segment that highlighted his case.

Furthermore, his case was featured in the spring 2019 edition of the Northwestern Journal of Law & Social Policy in an article called, “Unrequited Innocence in U.S. Capital Cases: Unintended Consequences of the Fourth Kind." The article profiled more than two dozen death row inmates with cases of compelling innocence. And, a biography of Masters by West Marin author David Sheff is in the works. Masters has himself continued to write his way through his plight: He recently penned a rumination on the Harriet Tubman $20 bill that highlighted his nimble intellect and passion for racial justice.

He’s no fan of the Tubman $20: “The most common currency used in drug sales in the inner city is the twentydollar bill. By far, it’s the bill of choice that does the most harm. It’s pocket cash that gives you that easy morning walk past the projects and across the street to the liquor store on the corner. The twenty-dollar rock of crack, hit of speed, or blowjob somewhere behind the apartment building because Mama doesn’t know what else to do to feed her three babies. Will the face of Ms. Tubman look out from each twenty-dollar bill at all of the addictions the currency is enabling in broken streets and broken hearts? Is Harriet Tubman being asked to be a slave all over again? I am pained at the thought, a pain that is never going away.”

By any measure, Masters’ claims of innocence will continue to face an uphill battle, and his supporters would just as soon not highlight the fact that his capital case involves the death of a prison guard. And Pham notes that his guilt or innocence in the charges is a matter of personal conscience and judgement.

“There is absolutely no way that anyone can know anything 100 percent because we weren’t there in 1985,” Pham says. “But somebody with his character and where he is—I couldn’t imagine someone like that falsifying their innocence because they are so honest and spiritually evolved.” Y

Flashback THIS WEEK

I was over at Don Stanley's house in Lagunitas the other night and he showed me a sad little souvenir. It was a photo of a stunning blonde he had pinned up on the wall at his last job.

Now the job is dead and so is the blonde. She was Sharon Tate, murdered with four others at the home of her husband, Roman Polanski. The job was with On View, the magazine which went to all BankAmericard holders and which died after two issues.

The third issue was ready to go when the On View people ran out of money.

Its cover story was on Roman and Sharon Polanski, written by Don Stanley.

Don had made two trips to the Polanskis' home and kept the photo of Sharon on his office wall to evoke the remarkable girl he was writing about. ...On his second visit, Don remembers that the huge beams in the house were being painted white by a young man he thinks was William Garretson, the guy who lived in the guest cottage. “Polanski was very fond of those beams,” said Don, “he thought they were the nicest part of the house.”

Those were the beams which supported the ropes in the ritual hangings of the victims. —Pete Shattuck, 8/20/69 Novato will try again next Tuesday to get past that classic small town hangup: the switch from angled to parallel parking. The city is trying to speed up the traffic flow on west Grant Ave., and some of the merchants are all a-flutter, just as their confreres were in San Rafael two years ago. The hoary arguments are that some parking spaces will be lost and that women can't park parallel.

Oddly, the merchants most outspoken against the change are from east Grant, which won't be affected. —Newsgram

40Years Ago

...And now it's Chrysler's turn to take advantage of hard times. The auto industry's opposition to emission controls is long-standing and Chrysler is playing their woes to the hilt THIS WEEK in order to ease those controls. They argue that since their sale volume is so much lower than that of GM and Ford, the cost-per-car of the anti-pollution devices is much more expensive for Chrysler. ...This argument, of course, ignores the fact that Chrysler brought these regulations on themselves with their disdain for environmental standards through the years. Whether or not Congress buys their argument and sets a disturbing anti-environmental precedent remains to be seen. —Hut Landon, 8/17/79

30 Years Ago

Furry demonstrators from Earth First! wearing animal costumes protested at the Mill Valley offices of the Pacific Lumber Co. Since the old-line firm was gobbled up by THIS WEEK Maxxam Inc. four years ago, the rate of cutting has jumped dramatically to pay for the buyout. —Steve McNamara, 8/18/89

20 Years Ago

The desperate verbal wriggling of the gun people gets ever more preposterous with each road rage shooting, gang murder, and school and workplace massacre. An English friend, THIS WEEK observing that the U.S. buries more bullet-riddled corpses every week than do other nations in a year, remarked in a recent email message, "In Britain we have as many violence-prone misfits, race haters, and street gangs as you do, only ours are obligated to settle things with their fists."

What they don't have is a rich, powerful lobby dedicated to making pocket weapons as freely available as yo-yos. —Dana Moses, Tiburon (letter) 8/18/99 Compiled by Alex T. Randolph

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The cast of SF Mime Troupe present a new outdoor theater experience in Marin this fall.

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piratical new traveling show from an iconic political theater company sails into the North Bay this season for a pair of provocative performances in public parks, spotlighting the “free” in freebooter while putting the “buck” back in buccaneer.

“It’s definitely a pirate show, with sword fights and sea shanties and everything,” explains Daniel Salvio, the lyricist for Treasure Island, the touring musical by the legendary, Tony-Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe. Now celebrating its 60th year of politically-minded free theater, the troupe—never actually a mime company, but more of a satirical, musical comic ensemble— takes the title of its new show from the actual Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. The play, written by Michael Gene Sullivan and directed

by Wilma Bonet, will be presented on Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Plaza in Cotati, and Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Mill Valley Community Center.

“In addition to having pirates in it,” Salvio allows, “the show is actually about modern-day developers and corporate greed, and how cities consistently force the poor and people of color into the worst, most dangerous places to live.”

The story follows Jill Hawkins, a city planner with big dreams, as she falls in with a band of sea-dog developers who’ve set their sights on turning Treasure Island into condos for rich people. And yes, there’s a mysterious, one-legged developer with a secret agenda. Oh, and they all sing, which is where Salvio—the son of famed free-speech activist Mario Salvio—comes in.

“The songs,” he says, “with music

by Michael Bello, do recognizably call to mind established ideas of what pirate music might sound like, but they also create a newer, more modern take on what pirate songs are. Or should I say, Arrrrr?”

As the scion of politically astute activists, Salvio, 39, definitely grew up with some awareness of the San Francisco Mime Troupe.

“My parents absolutely took me to Mime Troupe shows,” he recalls, though he never imagined he’d become a creative partner of the troupe until about 12 years ago, when it tapped him to fill in for the keyboardist for a couple of shows during the tour of a musical called Godfellas. The following year, he played the entire summer tour, but did not work with the Mime Troupe again for over a decade.

“Then, in 2014, I started performing with the Mime Troupe

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S.F. Mime Troupe sails into the North Bay By David Templeton again, and have done it every summer since,” Salvio says. “But this marks my first year on the writing team, as well as touring with the troupe and performing in the band.”

According to Salvio, the Mime Troupe performs two kinds of shows—the ‘call to action’ shows and the ‘sharing information’ shows, which attempt to explain something the audience may not know about.

“Treasure Island,” he says, “is more along those lines, the latter type of show. And it’s a total blast.”

‘Treasure Island’ is performed on Sunday, Aug. 25, at La Plaza Park, Old Redwood Hwy and West Sierra Ave., Cotati. 2pm; and Thursday, Sept.

5, at Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 7pm. All shows are free with a $20 suggested donation. Sfmt.org.

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dancing. Sept. 7 at Peace Barn, 70 Olema Bolinas Rd., Bolinas. 4pm9pm. $125-$150. 415.868.8809.

Sausalito Floating Homes Tour After a one-year hiatus, Sausalito’s floating homes community once again present an open-homes tour.

At least a dozen homes will be open, and most of the homeowners will be on hand to answer questions about their waterfront lifestyle. Sept. 14, Gate Six Rd, Sausalito. 11am-4pm. $50. Floatinghomes.org.

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Photo courtesy Sausalito Art Festival

There’s lots to see and even more to do at the annual Sausalito Art Festival, see this page.

Fall Arts Guide 2019 Find out what’s in store this season in Marin By Charlie Swanson

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t’s that time again: the season for jack-o’-lanterns, leaf raking, feasts, gatherings and a bounty of entertainment throughout the North Bay. From Labor Day to Thanksgiving, there are huge music festivals, live theater productions, festive art fairs and so much more happening in Marin. You can't do it all, but our annual Fall Arts Guide lays it all out.

Events Sausalito Art Festival This year marks the 66th festival and features fine art from hundreds of acclaimed artists, an Art Tech Pavilion showcasing augmented

attractions, musical entertainment from the likes of Blues Traveler and the Sun Kings, gourmet food and beverages and more. Aug. 31-Sept. 2.

Marinship Park, Sausalito. SaturdaySunday, 10am-7pm; Monday, 10am5pm. $25-$30 and up; children under 12, free. sausalitoartfestival.org.

Tomales Founders Day Parade & Celebration The whole town turns out for this annual event, featuring a parade beginning at Tomales History Center and a theme celebrating sustainable farming in the tradition of early settlers in 1800s-era “Old California.”

Sept. 1, in Tomales, Hwy 1. 11am-4pm.

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Summer Stomp Korty Productions and Parachute Days join forces for the second annual outdoor, all-ages affair featuring live music from California Honeydrops, SoulSka, Andre Thierry and others; with local food and drink vendors and reserved camping available at nearby Olema Ranch Campground. Sept. 7 at Love Field, 11191 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Point Reyes Station. 2pm-10pm. $15-$50. parachutedays.com.

Bolinas Museum Benefit Art Auction & Party The museum’s massive fundraiser includes a silent and live auction, food and wine under the stars and

The sculpture, painting, ceramics and photography of more than a hundred different local and international artists are on display at this 63rd annual festival, which also includes live music, a children’s grove of activities and more. All profits go to local schools and charities. Sept. 14-15. Old Mill Park, 320 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley.

10am-5pm. $8-$12; students and teachers with ID are free. mvfaf.org.

Sweetwater Late Summer Jam Sweetwater Music Hall closes out summer with a dynamite lineup of popular rock, folk and alternative artists and bands like Jackie Greene and Blitzen Trapper and food and drink specials. Sept. 21, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 6pm. $60$95. 415.388.3850.

San Rafael Porchfest The city’s historic Gerstle Park neighborhood is turned into one big block party featuring music by more than 60 bands and singer-songwriters on over two dozen porches. Sept.

22. Gerstle Park, San Rafael Ave., San Rafael. Noon to 5pm. Free. sanrafaelporchfest.com.

Mill Valley Film Festival Presented by the California Film Institute, this 42nd annual event is always full of stars and features the

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Warren Miller Entertainment’s 70th annual winter sports film, “Warren Miller’s Timeless,” features footage of ski legends at stunning locales. Nov. 9. at Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 8pm. Warrenmiller.com.

Known for his one-man shows, comedian, playwright and actor Brian Copeland hosts six of the Bay Area’s most beloved solo shows for an exclusive run starting Oct. 13.

Marin Center Showcase Theater, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

All shows at 7pm. $25 and up.

415.473.6800.

National Bioneers Conference Learn about groundbreaking ideas at the 30th annual conference, featuring a program reflecting decades of transformative solutions and trailblazing pathways that the growing bioneers community has developed.

Oct. 18-20. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. conference. bioneers.org.

The Milley Awards Dinner and ceremony honors and applauds artists and art educators who were born in Mill Valley or who call Mill Valley home today.

Categories include performing and film arts, musical arts and more; and this year’s recipients include Academy Award-winning aerial director of photography Phil Pastuhov, veteran musician Lorin Rowan and others. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. 5:30pm. RSVP required. milleyawards.org.

Marin Symphony Marin Symphony’s 68th season is overflowing with musical treasures.

The symphony’s MasterWorks series opens with “Gluzman Plays Beethoven,” featuring violinist Vadim Gluzman joining conductor Alasdair Neale and the orchestra on Oct. 26 and 27. Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Concert times vary. $25-$85; youth are $20.

415.473.6800.

Arts & Exhibitions O’Hanlon Center for the Arts “Wabi-Sabi,” 16th annual exhibit celebrates the beauty found in things that are imperfect, uncontrolled and incomplete. Reception, Sept. 3. 616 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 4pm.

415.388.3128.

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Toby’s Gallery “This Sacred Land,” Black Mountain Circle presents a photographic exhibition of black-and-white photos

by Todd Pickering celebrating the West Marin landscape. Reception, Sept. 7.

11250 Hwy One, Point Reyes Station.

2pm. Blackmountaincircle.org.

Gallery Route One “Box Show,” Over a hundred wooden works of art packs the annual exhibit, which ends with an art auction on Sept. 8. Next, Steven Hurwitz presents “All of the Above,” several artists display in the ecology-themed group show “Eco Echo: Unnatural Selection” and Mimi Abers shows “Being & Nothingness.” Reception, Sept. 14.

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Leo Noncentelli of the Meters, performs Sept. 5-6. Singersongwriter Peter Yorn plays Oct. 13.

The Mother Hips play an acoustic show and their annual Halloween bash on Oct. 30-31. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

Terrapin Crossroads New Orleans Suspects Erica Falls of Galactic on Sept. 13. Melvin Seals and JGB play three nights with guests including John Kadleck and Lesh Sept. 26-28. Folk duo the Milk Carton Kids perform on Oct. 5. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael.

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Rancho Nicasio The Sons of Champlin carry on their musical legacy on Sept. 2. Pablo Cruise returns to the venue for a show on Sept. 8. Ron Artis II & the Truth join Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs on Sept. 15. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio.

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The community theater group, whose local roots date back to 1919, opens their season with Pulitzer-finalist and Tony-winning play “The Humans,” Sept 5-29. 5420 Nave Dr, Novato.

855.682.8491.

Ross Valley Players Operating in Marin continually since 1930, the players present a season of classic works, starting with Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” Sept. 13Oct. 13. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 415.456.9555.

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MTC produces provocative and passionate works like season-opener, “Sovereignty,” about a young Cherokee lawyer fighting to restore her Nation’s jurisdiction Sept. 26Oct. 20. 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley.

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15 Powerhouse singersongwriter Matt Andersen gets a busy weekend started at HopMonk Tavern in Novato with an acoustic show on Friday, Aug 23. See Clubs & Venues, pg 35.

Look into the Past In collaboration with the San Geronimo Valley Community Center, Woodacre-native Owen Clapp recently released the book Images of America: San Geronimo Valley, which collects over 200 rare historic photographs of Woodacre, Lagunitas, Forest Knolls and San Geronimo from the 19th century through the present. Clapp appears as part of the Marin Museum of History Speaker Series for a presentation that features the images and a discussion on their significance, with books available at a discount price on Thursday, Aug 22, at San Rafael Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave., San Rafael, 415.453.1108. RSVP required.

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Rebel, activist, feminist and mother Dolores Huerta is the subject of an excellent 2017 documentary, Dolores, that focuses on her work, as co-founder of the UFW (United Farm Workers), to organize California farmworkers in alliance with the Chicano Movement, the Civil Rights Movement, LGBTQ social movements and the Women's Rights movement. This week, the Marin County Free Library and the Dance Palace host a screening of Dolores on Friday, Aug 23, at the Dance Palace, 503 B St., Pt Reyes Station. 7pm. Free.

415.663.8375.

The forecast for this weekend may have to contain an asterisk for Strawberry Village, where the End of Summer Snow Party is promising two feet of fresh, real snow dropping in the Piazza for the kids to enjoy. The winter playground also boasts live music, a photo booth, face painting, caricature artist and more, and proceeds from the event benefit community programs that get arts education in local schools.

Bring the family for a wonderland of fun on Saturday, Aug 24, at Strawberry Village, 800 Redwood Hwy., Mill Valley. 10am-1pm. $10. strawberryvillage.com.

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This weekend, the group celebrates the park’s history and culture at the annual Heritage Day Festival, featuring traditional lion dancing, crafts and activities for all ages, interactive exhibits, delicious food and more on Saturday, Aug 24, at 100 China Camp Village Rd., San Rafael. 11am-4pm. friendsofchinacamp.org.

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After headlining this weekend in Marin, Mississippi-native Marty Stuart brings his super-sized sound on the road with the Steve Miller Band.

MUSIC

Westbound Marty Stuart’s dreams of California come out in new album By Dave Gil de Rubio

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he term “cosmic American music” refers to a musical crossroads where country, folk and rock collide in a glorious psychedelia-kissed pileup.

So it goes on Way Out West, Marty Stuart’s latest studio effort that was produced by Fleetwood Mac (and former Heartbreakers) guitarist Mike Campbell. The deep-and-rich mystique of California culture provided a fount of inspiration for these 15 songs that found the Mississippi native taking his crackerjack backing band, the Fabulous Superlatives, to the storied Capitol Records recording studio in Los

Angeles to record a good chunk of the record. It’s a project that Stuart knew he needed to create on the Left Coast.

“Everything that came out of California captivated my kid-mind in Mississippi,” says Stuart. “[Way Out West] started with a song called ‘Mexico’ and the idea was that I wanted to capture a mood that was cinematic and reflected the space you experience out in the Mojave Desert. It would reflect that kind of openness with a little bit of a psychedelic touch to it. I also knew that I’d have a better shot of getting that kind of cinematic sound that I was looking for in California.”

With Way Out West produced, Stuart

and the Fabulous Superlatives are now on the road. And while Stuart’s deep ties to country music include cutting his teeth playing with bluegrass legend Lester Flatt as a mandolin-playing teen prodigy and later getting hired to help anchor Cash’s band, Stuart is eager to spread the gospel of American roots music. With the sophistication with which he and his Fabulous Superlatives play, the just-turned-60year-old singer-songwriter welcomes the challenge of bringing fellow believers into the fold by way of a wellplaced, live-music experience.

“I think there’s a time in every band’s life where they end up in a [creative] place where they’re at

their peak if you go see them play live,” Stuart says.

“I think that time is happening right now for the Fabulous Superlatives, and it’s certainly giving us motivation to live up to the band’s name,” he says, noting that after touring as headliners, the group will open for Steve Miller this summer.

“We’re introducing ourselves and our music to a new audience as well as inviting our old friends to come along, so that’s the mission at hand.”

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives play on Friday, Aug 23, at Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 9pm. $60 and up. 415.388.3850.

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Movies

• New Movies This Week

By Matthew Stafford

Friday August 23-Thursday Aug 29 After the Wedding (1:52) Remake of the acclaimed Danish drama stars Michelle Williams as the head of a Calcutta orphanage and Julianne Moore as her mysterious benefactor.

Angel Has Fallen (1:54) Rogue secret service agent Gerard Butler dodges feds and fiends to stop a presidential assassination; Morgan Freeman is POTUS. Anna Karenina: The Musical (2:05) Direct from Moscow it’s a new musical version of Leo Tolstoy’s epic romance— complete with ice skating.

Apocalypse Now Final Cut (3:03) Newly restored 4K UltraHD version of Francis Coppola's surreal Vietnam War epic follows Martin Sheen on a Conradian quest upriver for mad genius Marlon Brando.

The Art of Racing in the Rain (1:49) The Garth Stein novel hits the big screen with Milo Ventimiglia as a wannabe racecar driver and Kevin Costner voicing the inner musings of his pooch Enzo.

Biggest Little Farm (1:31) Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles.

Blinded by the Light (1:54) A down-andout Pakistani teen gets a new lease on life when he discovers the inspirational working-class poetry of Bruce Springsteen.

Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (1:25) Documentary explores the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1:26) First feature-length Peanuts flick finds good ol’ CB heading to New York to compete in a spelling bee; music by Mill Valley’s Vince Guaraldi.

The Breakfast Club (1:37) Brat Packers Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall and Ally Sheedy confront, reflect and bond during a day-long high school detention session.

David Crosby: Remember My Name (1:35) The wintry rock icon sums up his life and career with self-lacerating wit and honesty; A.J. Eaton directs.

The Farewell (1:38) Acclaimed comedy-drama about an impromptu Chinese wedding staged so its far-flung family can gather around their dying grandmother one last time.

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2:14) Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham are back, badder than ever and taking on cybergenetic superman Idris Elba; Helen Mirren costars.

47 Meters Down: Uncaged (1:29) Four skin-diving teens get in over their heads when the submerged Mayan city they’re exploring is infested with sharks.

Good Boys (1:35) Raunchy, sweetnatured comedy about a posse of 12-year-olds enduring a cascadingly

terrifying day of angry cops, stolen drugs and older women.

Grease Sing-Along (1:50) Make beautiful music with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John (and Tam High 1927 homecoming queen Eve Arden) in Jim Jacobs’ and Warren Casey’s paean to midcentury teenhood.

Honeyland (1:25) Award-winning documentary focuses on the last of the Macedonian wild beekeepers and how her delicate relationship with nature is threatened by the noisy modern world.

The Kitchen (1:42) Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish and Elisabeth Moss star as three 1978 Hell's Kitchen housewives whose mobster husbands are sent to prison by the FBI. My Neighbor Totoro (1:26) Hayao Miyazaki’s family-friendly tale of two city girls who move to the country and befriend a forest-full of magical creatures.

Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood (2:41) Rambling ambling Quentin Tarantino Cannes fave about an aging TV action star and his stunt double in the New Hollywood of 1969; Leo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt star.

One Child Nation (1:35) Documentary examines the Chinese One Child Policy of 1979-2015 that made it illegal for couples to have more than one offspring.

Overcomer (1:55) Faith-based family film about a down-and-out basketball coach who gets a new lease on life coaching a cross-country runner.

The Peanut Butter Falcon (1:36) Heartwarming tale of a fugitive from justice and a runaway with Down syndrome who elude the law on a ramble through Georgia’s delta country.

Ready or Not (1:35) A newlywed learns more than she wants to about her new in-laws and their particularly horrific version of hide and seek.

Saaho (3:00) Indian actioner about a criminal mastermind’s intricate plot to dominate the world; Sujeeth writes and directs.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (1:48) A group of teens face their fears in order to save their lives in this adaptation of the children’s books.

Valley Girl (11:51) Vintage ’80s comedy about the unlikely romance between suburban teen Deborah Foreman and sweet-natured punk Nicolas Cage; Martha Coolidge directs.

Where’d You Go, Bernadette (1:49) The Maria Semple bestseller hits the big screen with Cate Blanchett as a self-sacrificing mother determined to reclaim her identity; Richard Linklater directs.

ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band from Texas (1:31) Rollicking rockumentary pays tribute to the surrealist MTV bluesmen through interviews, animation and concert footage.

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After the Wedding (PG-13)

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Lark: Fri 8 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7, 9:45; Sat-Sun 11:20, 2, 4:40, 7:20, 10 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:25, 2:15, 5, 7:55, 10:35 Rowland: Fri-Wed 2:20, 7:40 ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band from Texas (NR) Rafael: Sun 4:15

Regency: Fri-Sat 10:45, 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45; Sun-Thu 10:45, 1:30, 4:15, 7 Angel Has Fallen (R) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:30, 9:25; Sat-Sun 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:30, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Rowland: 10:15, 1:10, 4:05, 7, 9:55 daily The Angry Birds Movie 2 (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:30, 9:45; Sun-Wed 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:55, 1:40, 4:15, 7, 9:40 Playhouse: Fri 5, 7:15, 9:35; Sat 12:30, 2:30, 5, 7:15, 9:35; Sun 12:30, 2:30, 5, 7:15; Mon-Wed 5, 7:15 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10:05 Anna Karenina: The Musical (NR) Lark: Sat 1 Apocalypse Now Final Cut (R) Lark: Sat 8 The Art of Racing in the Rain (PG) Northgate: Fri-Sun, Tue 10:50, 1:35, 4:25, 7:20, 10:05; Mon, Wed 10:50, 1:35, 4:20, 10:05 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11:40, 5, 10:30 The Biggest Little Farm (NR) Rafael: Fri 4:15; Sat 12:15, 4:15; Sun 12:15, 2:15; Mon-Wed 6:15 Blinded by the Light (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:20, 3:20, 6:50, 9:35; Sun-Wed 12:20, 3:20, 6:50 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:35; Sat-Sun 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:40 Playhouse: Fri 3:45, 6:45, 9:30; Sat 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:30; Sun 12:45, 3:45, 6:45; Mon-Wed 3:45, 6:45 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:50, 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10; Sun-Thu 10:50, 1:40, 4:30, 7:20 Blue Note Records: Beyond The Notes (NR) Rafael: Sun 6:15 Lark: Sun 10; Tue 6 Rafael: Sat 1:30 (Charles Schulz Museum • A Boy Named Charlie Brown (G) director Karen Johnson in person) Rafael: Thu 7 • The Breakfast Club (R) David Crosby: Remember My Name (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:40, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40; Sun-Thu 11:40, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10 Dora and the Lost City of Gold (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:15, 1:50, 4:35, 7:10, 9:55 Rowland: FriWed 10:50, 1:30, 4:15, 6:50, 9:25 Echo in the Canyon (NR) Rafael: Fri-Wed 8:15 The Farewell (PG) Regency: Fri-Sat 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10; Sun-Thu 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40 Sequoia: Fri 4:35, 7:15, 10:15; Sat 12:45, 4:35, 7:15, 10:15; Sun 12:45, 4:35, 7:15; Mon-Wed 5, 7:30; Thu 5 Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:45, 4, 7:15, 10:25 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12:45, 3:55, 7:10, 10:15 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:35, 12:55, 3:15, 5:35, 8, 10:30 Good Boys (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:05, 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30; Sun-Wed 12:05, 2:30, 4:45, 7:10 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:15, 9:55; Sat-Sun 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 9:50 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:15 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:30, 12:50, 3:10, 5:40, 8, 10:25 Lark: Wed 6:30 • Grease Sing-Along (PG) Rafael: Fri 4, 6, 8; Sat 2, 4, 6, 8; Sun 12, 2, 4, 6, 8; Mon-Thu 6, 8 • Honeyland (NR) The Kitchen (R) Northgate: Fri-Wed 7:25, 10:10 Northgate: Sun 12:55; Mon, Wed 7 • My Neighbor Totoro (G) National Theatre London: The Lehman Trilogy (PG-13) Lark: Sun 1; Thu 6:30 Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 11:30, 3:10, 6:40, 9:50; Sun-Wed 11:30, 3:10, 6:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 10:30, 2:10, 5:45, 9:20 Regency: Fri-Sat 11:20, 2:55, 6:30, 10:05; Sun-Thu 11:20, 2:55, 6:30 Sequoia: Fri 3:15, 6:50, 9:40; Sat 1:05, 3:15, 6:50, 9:40; Sun 1:05, 3:15, 6:50; Mon-Wed 3:35, 7; Thu 3:35 One Child Nation (NR) Rafael: Fri 6:15; Sat 12, 6:15; Sun 12:30; Mon-Thu 8:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:05, 1:55, 4:45, 7:35, 10:25 • Overcomer (PG) The Peanut Butter Falcon (PG-13) Regency: Fri-Sat 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10; Sun-Thu 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30 Ready or Not (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:40; Sun-Wed 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:20, 2:50, 5:25, 7:50, 10:20 Playhouse: Fri 4:50, 7, 9:15; Sat 12:15, 2:40, 4:50, 7, 9:15; Sun 12:15, 2:40, 4:50, 7; Mon-Wed 4:50, 7 Rowland: Fri-Wed 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:50, 10:20 Northgate: Thu 2:30, 6:30, 10:30 (in Telugu with English • Saaho (NR) subtitles) Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:10, 2, 4:55, 7:40, 10:20

Valley Girl (R) Where’d You Go, Bernadette (PG-13)

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Happy goats make good cheese.

DINING

Creamery of the Crop Tomales cheese-maker carries it home in ol’ Virginny By Amelia Malpas

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t the recent American Cheese Society annual convention in Richmond, Virginia, Toluma Farms and Tomales Farmstead Creamery took home a prestigious prize. The Marin County creamery nabbed first place in the all-milk, aged-under-60-days “farmstead cheese” category for their Liwa cheese. Perhaps the creamery’s well treated animals have something

to do with the award?

The Tomales Farmstead Creamery is a A Greener World (AGW) animal-welfare-approved (AWA) farm. This means the animals range on pasture and meet the highest American and Canadian animal-welfare standards.

Unlike other buzzy-but-nebulous food designations, this one actually means something.

“There are an infinite amount of

companies and producers claiming sustainable practices without actually walking the walk,” says Emily Moose, the communications director of A Greener World. The Tomales creamery is talking the talk and walking the walk.

“What we’re hoping to elevate when we celebrate achievements like Toluma Farms’ and their Certified AWA colleagues,” Moose says, “is that their practices are

actually verified to an incredibly meaningful standard.”

AGW has recognized and accredited the Tomales Farmstead Creamery, run by Tamara Hicks and David Jablons, for the treatment of their dairy goats and sheep for 10 years. This is significant because the couple bought the property in 2003 and started raising sheep and goats in 2007. It didn’t take long for the farm to be recognized for its leadership in animal treatment and product quality. In addition to focusing on the welfare of their animals and production of quality cheese, Toluma Farms is committed to educating the community on where their food comes from.

According to Moose, who is familiar with the farm, “the herd of goats at Toluma Farms is made up of a variety of breeds including Saanens, Alpines, La Manchas, Oberhaslis, Tobbenbergs and Nubians, and Tamara has said that they can identify every one of their 200 goats by name.”

It seems as if humane animal treatment and environmental sustainability go hand in hand with each other and with the quality of the product.

How the sheep and goats that give the milk for the cheese are raised matters immensely for both the quality of the cheese and the ecological footprint. Noting that emissions aren’t the only impact on the environment that our food has, Moose says, “Well-managed pastures are known to store carbon in the soil, while producing highquality, nutritious food from sun, grass and water.”

The relatively high price of Tomales Farmstead cheese ($10.99 for ten ounces of Liwa) is inevitable in our current system.

It is, according to Moose, set up to externalize costs and internalize profits to the greatest extent. “While our food appears inexpensive, we as a society pay dearly for things like pollution, antibiotic resistance, collapsing ecosystems and dietrelated diseases.” Cheeses from the Farmstead show the true cost of raising and caring for animals, stewarding the land and creating the product, she says.

It’s not surprising a farm so committed to its animals would produce award-winning cheese.

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B) Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Sangiovese C) Vodka aged in French oak D) Apple brandy distilled from Gravenstein apples

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2. True or False: Riesling from Australia is usually a sweet dessert wine.

3. A wine called a “claret” is most likely to have which combination of grapes in the blend?

A) Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc B) Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Blanc C) White Zinfandel and Pinot Grigio D) Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre

4. Drive up to Gustafson Family Vineyards, taste both Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling, and enjoy the view from high above: A) Dry Creek Valley B) Spring Mountain District C) Napa Valley D) Lake Hennessey

Can you name the winery where this sculpture is found?

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Wine Score Test your reading comprehension

By James Knight

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oo many would-be wine tasters feel they “don’t know enough” about wine to participate. Relax, it’s not like you’re going to have to take a test—except when it’s time for Swirl’s annual go-back-to-wine-school quiz, that is. It’s easy this year—all questions are based on the Pacific Sun’s wine, beer and spirits columns from the past year.

1. Inspired by Calvados, local makers are making:

A) Hard apple cider from Gravenstein apples

5. Match each IPA/juicy IPA with the brewery:

A) Thru the Haze 1. Sonoma Springs B) Pulp Fission 2. Bear Republic C) Juicy in the Sky 3. 3 Disciples

6. Picture round: This spring we visited a sculpture garden in the Carneros wine region. Which winery?

A) Robert Mondavi B) Paradise Ridge Winery C) The Donum Estate D) Domaine Carneros

7. Choose all the right words for one point: Sonoma Distilling Company makes a (rye/vodka) with (peat/cherrywood) smoked grain in their new copper still from (Poland/Scotland).

8. How many of Sonoma County’s 62,000 vineyard acres are certified organic?

A) More than 35,000 B) At least 15,000 C) About 6,000 D) Less than 2,000

9. True or false: Vineyard operators are required to stop using the controversial herbicide glyphosate (Roundup) in order to be certified Sonoma Sustainable.

Answers: 1) D; 2) False; 3) A; 4) A; 5) A-2, B-3, C-1; 6) C; 7) rye, cherrywood, Scotland; 8) D; 9) False 9 points, méthode champenoise; 7-8 points, metodo Italiano; 5-6 points, pétnat; 4 points or less, fizzle.

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A 468-pound fish caught in Benicia, California in 1983 set the world record for the heaviest freshwater fish ever caught up to that point.

What kind of fish was it?

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Which single vegetable grows best in Idaho, Washington, Maine and Wisconsin?

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What type of footwear is named after its original purpose, moving along quietly?

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Outdoor Dining Sat & Sun Brunch 11–3 Fri

Aug

Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week

Din ner & A Show

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Drew Harrison of the

Sun Kings Acoustic Beatles & more 7:30 ⁄ No Cover

Spirits of Turpentine

Fri

Aug 30 8:00 ⁄ No Cover

Mari Mack & Aug 31 Sat

Livin’ Like Kings

Rockin’ Soul & Blues 8:00 Acoustics on the Lawn Rancho Debut!

Fri Sep 6 French Oak Gypsy Band 7:30 ⁄ No Cover

BBQs on the LAWN 2019 Dave Alvin & Jimmy Dale OU T !

Aug 25 Gilmore with The Guilty SOL D Ones Sun

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Labor Day Weekend

Sep 1 Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio Sun Sun

Sep 2

Neither of these 1954 and 1968 films take place on land, and their titles begin with the digits ‘200 … ’.

What are they?

+ Angela Strehli Band with special guest Ron Thompson

The Sons of Champlin

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Pablo Cruise Sun Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs Sep 15 with Ron Artis II & The Truth Sun Sep 22 Illeagles Eagles Tribute Sep 8

Reservations Advised

415.662.2219

On the Town Square, Nicasio www.ranchonicasio.com

Fri 8⁄23 • Doors 8pm ⁄ $60–70 • 21+

And His

Marty Stuart Fabulous Superlatives

Sat 8⁄24 • Doors 8pm ⁄ $27–32 • 21+

Foreverland

An Electrifying 14-Piece Michael Jackson Tribute

Sun 8⁄25 • Doors 6pm ⁄ $12–14 • All Ages

One Grass Two Grass Late for the Train

5 In ancient Greece or Egypt, the necropolis was used for what purpose?

6 Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, Czarina Alexandra of Russia and Queen

Marie of Romania all had the same grandmother, what royal ruler who died in 1901?

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Introduced in 1984, the fictional Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles battled petty criminals, evil overlords, mutated creatures and alien invaders from their homebase in the New York City sewers. They were named after what four Italian Renaissance artists?

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Tue 8⁄27 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $22–27 • All Ages

If the temperature Celsius increases by 10 degrees, then the temperature Fahrenheit goes up by how many?

with Anson Funderburgh Thu 8⁄29 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $14–16 • All Ages

Founded in 1909, what is the oldest civil rights organization in the United States?

Eric Lindell & The Natural Mystics Electric Waste Band feat Bill Walton & Jeff Chimenti

Fri 8⁄30 • Doors 8pm ⁄ $15–18 • All Ages

Ben Morrison Band of The Brothers Comatose

Record Release Party

Sat 8⁄31 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $23–25 • All Ages

Steelin' Dan The Music of Steely Dan Thu 9⁄5 • Doors 7pm ⁄ $27–32 • All Ages

THE FUNKIN' TRUTH with Grammy Lifetime Awardee

LEO NOCENTELLI (THE METERS) feat Jason Crosby (Phil Lesh), Felix Pollard & Michael Warren www.sweetwatermusichall.com 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley Café 388-1700 | Box Office 388-3850

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10 In what cities are these universities located?

10a. Radcliffe College 10b. Michigan State University 10c. Dartmouth College

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Concerts Homestead Valley Music Festival Stu Allen and Friends, Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88’s and others perform with a theme celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock. Aug 24, 11am. Free admission.

Homestead Valley Community Center, 315 Montford Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.0128.

Jai Uttal & The Pagan Love Choir Grammy-nominated World Music pioneer presents an acoustic performance. Aug 24, 7pm. $32 and up. Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.499.6800.

John Doe Punk icon and cofounder of X plays a Sunday cookout concert with Robbie Fulks and Monday show with opener Matt Jaffe.

Aug 25-26. Sunday Sold-out; Monday $30$35. HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

Clubs & Venues Bananas At Large Aug 24, 11am, Bananas At Large grand opening party with Narada Michael Walden.

1654 Second St, San Rafael, 415.457.7600.

Community Congregational Church Aug 25, 4pm, Singers Marin summer concert.

145 Rock Hill Dr, Tiburon, singersmarin.org.

Gabrielson Park Aug 23, 6:30pm, Eugene Huggins and Friends. Anchor St, Sausalito, 415.289.4152.

George’s Nightclub Aug 23, “Songs of Woodstock” with Kurt Huget and friends. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.226.0262.

HopMonk Novato Aug 23, Matt Andersen. Aug 24, Rudy Colombini & the Unauthorized Rolling Stones with the Atomic Beatles. 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

Mantra Wines Aug 24, Black Cat Bone. 881 Grant Ave, Novato, 415.892.5151.

Marin Country Mart Aug 23, 6pm, Friday Night Jazz with Jeff Denson Quartet. Aug 25, 12:30pm, Folkish Festival with Mads & Phil. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, 415.461.5700.

Menke Park Aug 25, 5pm, Danny Click. Redwood and Corte Madera avenues, Corte Madera, 415.302.1160.

Mill Valley Depot Plaza Aug 25, 2pm, Idle Joy and the Tazmanian Devils. 87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.1370.

19 Broadway Nightclub Aug 22, Kehoe International Residency. Aug 23, DJ Puppy. Aug 24, Luvplanet. Aug 25, Cascade Canyon Band. Aug 27, Eddie Neon blues jam. Aug 28, Blues Champions. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Aug 21, Loren Rowan. Aug 22, John Hoy Trio. Aug 27, Blonde Sided. Aug 28, Vardo. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael, 415.457.3993.

Papermill Creek Saloon Aug 22, Tony Hannah. Aug 23, Jeremy D’Antonio Band. Aug 24, Motorboat. Aug 25, 6pm, Staggerwing. 1 Castro, Forest Knolls, 415.488.9235.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Aug 21, Idle Joy. Aug 22, Mark’s Jam Sammich. Aug 23, La Mandanga. Aug 24, Poison Ivy Variety Show. Aug 25, Wolf City Radio. 29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio Aug 23, Drew Harrison. Aug 25, 4pm, Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. Sold-out. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, 415.662.2219.

Sausalito Seahorse Aug 22, Tom Donald Jazz Band. Aug 23, Thomas Stoking Band. Aug 24, Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Aug 25, Candela and DJ Jose Ruiz. 305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito, 415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Aug 24, Salsa Marin. Aug 25, 5pm, Charged Particles. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311.

Sweetwater Music Hall Aug 23, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives. Aug 24, Foreverland. Aug 25, One Grass Two Grass. Aug 27, Eric Lindell & the Natural Mystics. Aug 28,“Concert for the Cure” with Dark & Stormy and the Underlings. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.3850.

The Tavern on Fourth Aug 23, Keith Waters 4tet. Aug 24, ColdSol. 711 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.4044.

Terrapin Crossroads Aug 22, Elaine Cole Band. Aug 23, Top 40 Friday with the Feedback. Aug 24, 4-Year Bender. Aug 25, OMEN. Aug 26, Grateful Monday with Grateful Bluegrass Boys. Aug 27, Wilco tribute night. Aug 28, Jon Chi Band.

100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

Throckmorton Theatre Aug 25, 5pm, Kimrea’s Sunday showcase with Jon Eriksen. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

William Tell House Aug 23, Zinger Phillips. 26955 Hwy 1, Tomales, 707.878.2403.

Art Opening Marin Center Bartolini Gallery Aug 22-Oct 10, “Walk In Beauty,” exhibition features a series of watercolor paintings by artists from the 537 Magnolia Artists Group.

Reception, Aug 22 at 5pm. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. marincounty.org.

headlines a night of laughs. Aug 24, 8pm. $20-$25. Trek Winery, 1026 Machin Ave, Novato, marincomedyshow.com.

dinner paired with Belden Barns wines. Aug 22, 6:30pm. $125. FarmShop, 2233 Larkspur Landing, Larkspur, 415.755.6700.

Tuesday Night Live See standup comedians Kira Soltanovich, Rocky LaPorte, Michael Cella and others. Aug 27, 8pm. $17-$27. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Lectures

Events

An Evening with Tomer Presico Professor discusses Israeli society and politics and the upcoming Israeli election. Aug 27, 7pm. Osher Marin JCC, 200 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, 415.444.8000.

End of Summer Snow Party Two feet of snow highlights the event, which also includes live music and family activities. Aug 24, 10am. $10. Strawberry Village, 800 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley, strawberryvillage.com.

Honoring Your Creative Voice Workshop explores creativity and how to take artistic risks in a safe environment. Aug 24, 10am. $25. O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.4331.

Heritage Day Festival Demonstrations, vendors, food and entertainment celebrate Chinese-American culture. Aug 24, 11am. $5 parking fee. China Camp State Park, 100 China Camp Village Rd, San Rafael, 415.456.0766.

Marin Museum of History Speaker Series Woodacre native Owen Clapp shares rare historic photographs of Woodacre, San Geronimo and more from his book “Images of America: San Geronimo Valley.” Aug 22, 7pm. $10. San Rafael Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael, 415.453.1108.

San Rafael Summer Sidewalk Sale Discover bargains, treasures and fun with local merchants and restaurants. Aug 24, 11am. Downtown San Rafael, Fourth St, San Rafael, downtownsanrafael.org.

Thrive Alive Interactive program improves brain health and increases longevity with music, movement and relaxation. Wed, Aug 28, 1pm. $15-$30. St Columba Episcopal Church, 12835 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Inverness, 415.669.1039.

Field Trips Historic Wharf Road Walking Tour Guided walk includes stories about schooners, shipwrecks, saloons and more.

Aug 24, 9am. $30. Bolinas Museum, 48 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.0330.

Sunrise Tour of Muir Woods See majestic trees and hear the story of the forest. Reservations required. Sun, Aug 25, 6:15am. Free. Muir Woods Visitor Center, 1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, 415.388.2596.

Film Dolores Film about activist Dolores Huerta screens courtesy of the Marin County Free Library.

Aug 23, 7pm. Free. Dance Palace, 503 B St, Pt Reyes Station, 415.663.1075.

Movies in Creek Park Family-friendly movies screen at dusk with raffles, trivia contest and more. Aug 24, 7pm. Creek Park, Sir Francis Drake Blvd and Center Blvd, San Anselmo, moviesincreekpark.com.

Stop Making Sense Talking Heads concert film screens with guitarist Jerry Harrison in attendance. Aug 22, 7pm. $60. Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.1222.

Comedy

Food & Drink

Gali Kroup Winner of “The World Series of Comedy”

Belden Barns Wine Dinner Enjoy a three-course, seasonally inspired

Wonder Women: Breaking Boundaries & Shattering Stereotypes Panel of four women mystery writers— Samantha Downing, Rachel Howzell Hall, Laurie R King and Cara Black—draw on their own experiences to discuss the special challenges facing women writers. Aug 22, 7:30pm. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, 415.927.0960.

Readings Book Passage Aug 22, 5pm, “Careful What You Wish For” with Hallie Ephron. Aug 23, 7pm, “The Punishment She Deserves” with Elizabeth George. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Rebound Bookstore Aug 27, 7pm, Marin Poetry Center Traveling Show. 1611 Fourth St, San Rafael 415.482.0550.

Theater Merry Wives of Windsor Curtain Theatre celebrate 20 years of theater and presents the Shakespearean comedy. Through Sep 8. Free. Old Mill Park, Throckmorton and Cascade, Mill Valley, curtaintheatre.org.

Spamalot Marin Shakespeare Company’s first ever musical production is a zany Monty Pythoninspired adventure. Through Aug 25. $12-$38 and up. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, 890 Belle Ave, Dominican University, San Rafael, marinshakespeare.org.

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No Name Bar Aug 22, Jazzitude. Aug 23, Michael Aragon Quartet. Aug 24, Michael LaMacchia Band.

Aug 25, Timothy O & Co. Aug 26, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.1392.

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please. All submissions must include a phone number and email. Ad deadline is Thursday, noon to be included in the following Wednesday print edition.

Seminars&Workshops To include your seminar or workshop, call 415.485.6700

SINGLES GROUP. Single & Dissatisfied? Tired of spending weekends and holidays alone? Join us to explore what’s blocking you from fulfillment in your relationships. Nine-week Single’s Group. Advance sign-up required. Space limited. Also offering weekly, coed (emotional) Intimacy Groups or Women’s Group, all starting the week of August 26th, and Individual or Couples Sessions. Office in Victorian in Central San Rafael. For more info, call Renée Owen, LMFT #35255 at 415-453-8117 or email reneeowen@sbcglobal.net or http://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/renee-owen-san-rafael-ca/183422

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Call Mrs. Kincade: 707-273-6063 10 am - 8 pm

Complete Yard Clean Up

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Landscaping & Hauling Fire Break Clearing Landscaping Free Estimates

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415-459-0449.

Call Pat Now 415-250-4787

HYPNOTHERAPY

Home Services FURNITURE REPAIR FURNITURE DOCTOR Ph/Fax: 415-383-2697

Real Estate HOMES/CONDOS FOR SALE AFFORDABLE MARIN? I can show you 60 homes under $600,000. Call Cindy Halvorson 415-902-2729, BRE #01219375. Christine Champion, BRE# 00829362.

GARDENING/LANDSCAPING GARDEN MAINTENANCE OSCAR 415-505-3606

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019147270. The following individual(s) are doing business: OARA, 3100 KERNER BLVD, UNIT V, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MIND GUT HEALTH INC., 439 66TH ST., OAKLAND CA 94609. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. 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 JULY 23, 2019.

(Publication Dates: JULY 31, AUGUST 7, 14, 21 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019-147271.

The following individual(s) are doing business: 1. DECKMASTERS, 2.

HOUSESAVERS, 1201 ANDERSEN DRIVE, STE O, SAN RAFAEL CA 94901: DECKMASTERS LLC, 1201 ANDERSEN DRIVE, STE O, SAN RAFAEL CA 94901, This business is being conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. 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 JULY 23, 2019. (Publication Dates: JULY 31, AUGUST 7, 14, 21 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 147236. The following individual(s) are doing business:

THE LITTLE STORE, 20 FOURTH ST., PT REYES, CA 94956: PETER NANTELL, 19123 HIGHWAY ONE, MARSHALL CA 94940, 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 JULY 18, 2019. (Publication Dates: JULY 31, AUGUST 7, 14, 21 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019147226. The following individual(s) are doing business: CURIOUS MINDS LEARNING CENTER, 47A TAMAL VISTA BLVD., CORTE MADERA CA 94925: TWO TEACHERS AND A BEAN LLC., 557 ACADIA DRIVE, PETALUMA CA 94954.

This business is being conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious

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Sturgeon, nine feet long and possibly 100 years old. It took Joey Pallotta four hours to capture it.

2 Potato 3 Sneakers 4 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

(1954) & 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

5 As a cemetery 6 Queen Victoria 7 Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello

8 18 degrees 9 NAACP - National

Association for the Advancement of Colored People

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Cambridge, Massachusetts

10b.

East Lansing,

10c.

Hanover, New

Michigan

Hampshire

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PublicNotices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019147294.

The following individual(s) are doing business: BYTE TECHNOLOGY, 101 GLACIER POINT, SUITE A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: BYTE FOODS INC., 101 GLACIER POINT, SUITE A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 9490. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. 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 JULY 25, 2019. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 147232. The following individual(s) are doing business: RECOVERY WITHOUT WALLS, 3 MADRONA STREET, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. HOWARD KORNFELD MD, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, 3 MADRONA STREET, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. 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 JULY 18, 2019.

(Publication Dates: AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 147316. The following individual(s) are doing business: SIMONE MARA CONSULTING, 548 WHITEWOOD DR., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. CHARLES YOAKUM, 548 WHITEWOOD DR., 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 JULY 29, 2019. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 147318. The following individual(s) are doing business: KITCHEN SICHUAN/ TOMMY’S BISTRO, 227 3RD ST., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. JIANWEI LUO, 163 CANAL ST., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, 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 JULY 29, 2019. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019147240.

The following individu-

al(s) are doing business: A.L. ELECTRIC, 527 BRET HARTE RD., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.

ANTONIO LUSINCHI, 527 BRET HARTE RD., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, 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 JULY 19, 2019. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019147295. The following individual(s) are doing business: LITTLE FLUFF, 27 CHERRY STREET, PETALUMA, CA 94952: LISA B JAMES 27 CHERRY STREET, 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 JULY 25, 2019. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 14, 21, 28 SEPTEMBER 4 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019147164.

The following individual(s) are doing business: WEDNESDAY YACHTING LUNCHEON, 439 WELLESLEY AVENUE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: RONALD P YOUNG, 439 WELLESLEY AVENUE, 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 JULY 8, 2019. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 14, 21, 28 SEPTEMBER 4 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019-147333.

The following individual(s) are doing business: COA CHOCOLATE, 707 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965 CURTIS CAPITAL LLC, 239 BRANNAN, 5C, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107, This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. 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 JULY 30, 2019. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 14, 21, 28 SEPTEMBER 4 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT — File No: 2019147402. The following individual(s) are doing business: MARIN MEDICAL, AESTHETICS MARIN BODY SCULPTING, 1375 SAN ANSELMO AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: MARIN MEDICAL AESTHETICS, INC 1375 SAN ANSELMO AVE, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960. This business is being conducted by AN CORPORATION. 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 AUGUST 9, 2019. (Publication Dates: AUGUST 21, 28 SEPTEMBER 4, 11 of 2019) OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 201902617 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Burke Mikolaj Halinovych, has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Burke Mikolaj Halinovych to Proposed Name: Burke Thomas Baldwin 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: 9/9/2019, 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: July 10, 2019 Andrew E Sweet Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By E. Anderson, Deputy (JULY 31, AUGUST 7, 14, 21 of 2019) NOTICE OF PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER UNDER THE INDEPENDENT ADMISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT: MARY HEROLD CASE NO.: PR 1902810 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Mary Herold. A Petition for~Probate~has been filed by: Douglas Herold, in the Superior Court of California, County of Marin. The Petition for~Letters of Administration requests that: Douglas Herold, be appointed as administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. Decedent died on 4-25-2019, a resident of San Rafael, Marin County CA. Bond not to be required for the reasons stated in item 3e. The petition

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business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on JULY 18, 2019.

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PublicNotices 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: 9/3/2019, 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. Petitioner: Piper Hanson, Crawfod & Hanson Law Offices, LLP, 1750 Franciso Blvd.

Pacifica, CA 94044 650738-0720. FILED: July 22, 2019, James M. Kim, Court Executive Officer, MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By: K. Yarborough. Deputy.

(Publication Dates: August 7, 14, 21 of 2019) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 21902959 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Marilyn Hien Petranto, has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Michael James Butcher to Proposed Name: Michael James Petranto 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: 10/4/2019, 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: AUGUST 5, 2019 Andrew E Sweet Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

By E. Anderson, Deputy (AUGUST 14, 21, 28 SEPTEMBER 4 of 2019) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1902964 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): Chelsea Adriana Rodriquez, has filed a

petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Chelsea Adriana Rodriquez to Proposed Name: Chelsea Adriana Rodriquez Reyes 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: 10/3/2019, Time: 9:00am, Dept: E, Room: E. 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: AUGUST 5, 2019 Andrew E Sweet Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By E. Anderson, Deputy (AUGUST 14, 21, 28 SEPTEMBER 4 of 2019)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF MEANS-BASED FARES FOR REGULAR SERVICE ON GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT BUS AND GOLDEN GATE FERRY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (District) will hold a Public Hearing to receive public comment, as follows: Thursday, August 22, 2019, at 9:00 a.m.

Board Room, Administration Building Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza San Francisco, CA The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) approved implementation of a pilot Regional Means-Based Fare Program as a way to provide greater mobility options for low-income persons on participating transit systems in the Bay Area. People with income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, which is approximately $70,000 per year for a family of four in the Bay Area, would be eligible.

The pilot program would be for 12 to 18 months, and would be dependent on how quickly the available MTC funds, which would partially offset the cost of the pilot program, would be expended.

MTC selected a number of agencies to participate in the pilot program including the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (District), BART, Caltrain, and SFMTA. Two categories of fares would not be included in this program: a) local fares within Marin County; and b) East Bay local and East Bay to San Francisco fares. The District is proposing a 50% discount off of the adult cash fare, which aligns with the 50% discount that is currently offered to the District’s fares for seniors, persons with disabilities and youths.

The District’s costs are anticipated to be in the amount of $500,000 to $1,000,000, and may be partially offset by MTC in the amount of $300,000 to $500,000.

For additional information regarding the proposed mean-based fare changes, see the Staff Reports and agendas on the District’s website at www.goldengate.org/board/2019/mtgs-public-h.php. In addition, you may contact the Secretary of the District by email at districtsecretary@goldengate.org, by phone at (415) 923-2223, by fax at 415-923-2013, by mail at the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, P.O. Box 9000, Presidio Station, San Francisco, CA, 94129-0601, or by using TDD California Relay Service at 711.

Public comments will be received at the public hearing, or may be presented in writing to the Secretary of the District at the above address. Comments may also be sent by email to publichearing@goldengate.org. Written comments should be received no later than Thursday, August 22, 2019, at 4:30 p.m.

For transit information on how to get to the public hearing, either log on to www.511.org or call 511 (711 TDD). The public hearing location is accessible to everyone. To request special assistance due to a disability at this public hearing, please call the District Secretary’s Office at (415) 923-2223 three days before the hearing date. /s/ Amorette M. Ko-Wong, Secretary of the District Dated: August 6, 2019 8/14, 8/21/19 CNS-3280002#

By Amy Alkon

Q:

My father just got diagnosed with cancer. Most people have been extremely supportive, but two girlfriends I texted about this haven’t responded at all. Is it really that hard to say “I’m so sorry”? Should I use this opportunity to do a little friend housecleaning and demote certain “friends” to acquaintance status, knowing now that I can’t count on them?—Too Harsh?

A:

At least when you yell into the Grand Canyon, you get back more than the blinking cursor of nothingness.

Ideally, your friends’ responsiveness should not compare unfavorably to a giant hole— especially not when you’re all “Yoohoo...I’m kinda devastated about my dad!” But before you decide to “demote” friends, there are a couple of things to consider: “evolutionary mismatch” and our reliance on technology to get messages across flawlessly.

Evolutionary mismatch, a theory originated by evolutionary biologist Ernst Mayr, refers to how we modern humans are driven by an antique psychological operating system largely calibrated for the world of our human ancestors 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago. This means, for example, that important triggers for others to take action that were there in the ancestral environment aren’t always present in our modern one.

Take expressions of sadness: Bodily expressions of sadness like tears or having all the spring in your step of a curbside couch are basically street corner sign spinners advertising our psychological state. When people see those behaviors, feelings of empathy automatically arise, motivating them to reach out with a hug or, at the very least, a mumbled kind word.

Expressions of sadness via smartphone text—in words on a tiny screen—lack the visual elements, the bodily signals, that evolved to trigger empathy. Also, consider that many people think not knowing what to say is reason to say nothing. What they don’t realize is that saying nothing in a crisis is usually a bigger blunder—more hurtful—than saying the wrong thing would ever be.

It’s also possible they missed your text.

Q:

One of my best male friends is in a super-toxic relationship. I’ve told him to end it many times, and he does, but then he gets roped back in.

At this point, I don’t want to listen anymore, and I’m tired of saying the same thing. How do I convey that without blowing the friendship?—Earache

A:

If you wanted to repeat yourself constantly, you’d get a side hustle as a parrot.

Let’s be honest. When a friend puts their relationship issues on endless repeat, it’s tempting to put the phone down while they’re talking and go prune the ivy. It’s tempting for anyone, but probably more so for you because you’re a woman.

Women, in general, have a tendency to be indirect—to hint at what they want rather than come right out and state it.

Women’s hintishness is often viewed as a flaw, but as I wrote recently, the late psychologist Anne Campbell, who researched female psychology and behavior, viewed it as an evolutionary feature. Campbell believed this indirectness evolved as a way for women—the baby carriers and primary child carers of the species—to avoid physical confrontation that could leave them hurt or dead. (If you don’t quite say something, somebody won’t quite have the ammunition to clobber you for it.)

But a tendency is not a mandate. You can understand why you, as a woman, might feel uncomfortable being direct—stating exactly what works for you—but you can decide to be direct despite that. To help keep the guy from seeing you as mean, unkind, or a crappy friend for saying “no más” on hearing the same old, same old, explain, “I care about you, and it’s really painful to hear about you continuing to let yourself be abused.”

Follow this up with something like: “My advice has not changed, and I hope you’ll eventually take it. Until then, I’m sorry. I just can’t hear about this situation anymore.”

Difficult as this might be, it’s less invasive than the next-best option: having a string installed in the back of your head that, when pulled, causes you to say “So sorry to hear that” over and over and over again.

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 August 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19): It’s not cost-

efficient to recycle plastic. Sorting and processing the used materials to make them available for fresh stuff is at least as expensive as creating new plastic items from scratch. On the other hand, sending used plastic to a recycling center makes it far less likely that it will end up in the oceans and waterways, harming living creatures. So in this case, the short-term financial argument in favor of recycling is insubstantial, whereas the moral argument is strong. I invite you to apply a similar perspective to your upcoming decisions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): African

American slaves suffered many horrendous deprivations. For example, it was illegal for them to learn to read. Their oppressors feared that educated slaves would be better equipped to agitate for freedom, and took extreme measures to keep them illiterate. Frederick Douglass was one slave who managed to beat the ban. As he secretly mastered the art of reading and writing, he came upon literature that ultimately emboldened him to escape his “owners” and flee to safety. He became one of the nineteenth century’s most powerful abolitionists, producing reams of influential writing and speeches. I propose that we make Douglass your inspiring role model for the coming months.

I think you’re ready to break the hold of a certain curse—and to go on to achieve a gritty success the curse prevented you from accomplishing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): For 25 years, businessman Don Thompson worked for the McDonald’s fast food company, including three years as its CEO. During that time, he oversaw the sale and consumption of millions of hamburgers. But in 2015, he left McDonald’s and became part of Beyond Meat, a company that sells vegan alternatives to meat. I could see you undergoing an equally dramatic shift in the coming months, Gemini: a transition into a new role that resembles, but is also very different from, a role you’ve been playing. I urge you to step up your fantasies about what that change might entail.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “The learning

process is something you can incite, literally incite, like a riot,” wrote author Audre Lorde. As an astrologer I would add this nuance: Although what Lourde says is true, some phases of your life are more favorable than others to seek deep and rapid education. For example, the coming weeks will bring you especially rich teachings if you incite the learning process now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The American idiom “stay

in your lane” has come to mean “mind your own business,” and usually has a pejorative sense. But I’d like to expand it and soften it for your use in the coming weeks. Let’s define it as meaning “stick to what you’re good at and know about” or “don’t try to operate outside your area of expertise” or “express yourself in ways that you have earned the right to do.”

Author Zadie Smith says that this is good advice for writers. “You have to work out what it is you can’t do, obscure it, and focus on what works,” she attests.

Apply that counsel to your own sphere or field, Leo.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Yisrael Kristal was a Polish Jew born under the sign of Virgo in 1903.

His father was a scholar of the Torah, and he began studying Judaism and learning Hebrew at age three. He lived a long life and had many adventures, working as a candlemaker and a candymaker. When the Red Army liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1945, Kristal emerged as one of the survivors.

He went on to live to the age of 113. Because of the chaos of World War I, he’d been unable to do his bar mitzvah when he’d turned thirteen. So he did it much later, in his old age. I foresee a comparable event coming up soon in your life, Virgo. You will claim a reward or observe a milestone or collect a blessing you weren’t able to enjoy earlier.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Sailors have used compasses to navigate since the 11th century. But that tool wasn’t enough to guide them. A thorough knowledge of the night sky’s stars was a crucial aid.

By Rob Brezsny

Skill at reading the ever-changing ocean currents always proved valuable. Another helpful trick was to take birds on the ships as collaborators.

While at sea, if the birds flew off and returned, the sailors knew there was no land close by. If the birds didn’t return, chances were good that land was near. I bring this to your attention, Libra, because I think it’s an excellent time to gather a number of different navigational tools for your upcoming quest. One won’t be enough.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What do you want from the allies who aren’t your lovers? What feelings do you most enjoy while you’re in the company of your interesting, non-romantic companions?

For instance, maybe you like to be respected and appreciated. Or perhaps what’s most important to you is to experience the fun of being challenged and stimulated. Maybe your favorite feeling is the spirit of collaboration and comradeship. Or maybe all of the above. In any case, Scorpio, I urge you to get clear about what you want—and then make it your priority to foster it. In the coming weeks, you’ll have the power to generate an abundance of your favorite kind of non-sexual togetherness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As the CEO of the clothes company Zappos, Sagittarius entrepreneur Tony Hsieh is worth almost a billion dollars. If he chose, he could live in a mansion by the sea. Yet his home is a 200-square-foot, $48,000 trailer in Las Vegas, where he also keeps his pet alpaca. To be clear, he owns the entire trailer park, which consists of 30 other trailers, all of which are immaculate hotbeds of high-tech media technology where interesting people live. He loves the community he’s created, which is more important to him than status and privilege. “For me, experiences are more meaningful than stuff,” he says. “I have way more experiences here.” I’d love to see you reaffirm your commitment to priorities like his in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. It’ll be a favorable time to do so.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Medical

researcher Jonas Salk developed a successful polio vaccine, so he had a strong rational mind. Here’s how he described his relationship with his non-rational way of knowing. He said, “It is always with excitement that I wake up in the morning wondering what my intuition will toss up to me, like gifts from the sea. I work with it and rely on it. It’s my partner.” I bring this up, Capricorn, because the coming weeks will be a favorable time to celebrate and cultivate your own intuition. You may generate amazing results as you learn to trust it more and figure out how to deepen your relationship with it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian environmentalist Edward Abbey once formulated a concise list of his requirements for living well.

“One must be reasonable in one’s demands on life,” he wrote. “For myself, all that I ask is: 1. accurate information; 2. coherent knowledge; 3. deep understanding; 4. infinite loving wisdom; 5. no more kidney stones, please.” According to my analysis of the astrological omens, now would be an excellent time for you to create your own tally of the Five Crucial Provisions. Be bold and precise as you inform life about your needs.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “We may be

surprised at whom God sends to answer our prayers,” wrote author Janette Oke. I suspect that observation will apply to you in the coming weeks. If you’re an atheist or agnostic, I’ll rephrase her formulation for you: “We may be surprised at whom Life sends to answer our entreaties.” There’s only one important thing you have to do to cooperate with this experience: set aside your expectations about how help and blessings might appear.

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.

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