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Yiddishe Chrisgiving

Nicole R. Zimmerman’s article, “Finding Hanukkah” (Dec. 4) brought a smile to my face, and in this season of sharing, I thought I’d share one of my fondest memories.

It was about five years ago when my Christmas, my partner’s Hanukkah and our mutual Thanksgiving made for a perfect storm of a celebration.

We have dear friends in England, a family of five: Mum, Dad, two teen boys and a 7-year-old princess, who were coming to visit us at Christmas.

They had two requests: “Would it be possible to experience a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner?” Sure! But the next ask, as it turned out, was not so easy-peasy.

Said Mum, “The turkey needs to be kosher, is that okay?”

Ohhhhhkay.

So, off I traipsed to Safeway. Nada.

Raley’s. Zip. Lucky. Nada. Petaluma Market. Bupkis. As a last resort, I tried Whole Foods. The butcher said, “We don’t carry them, but we can special order one for you.”

Done!

The day came for the pick-up and the cost—oy vey!—was a combo of Whole Foods’ premium pricing + a bird practically as rare as the dodo = ka-ching! Hey, it’s only money!

As the resident roast-turkey maven, my partner cooks only twice a year—Thanksgiving and Christmas—and he does it incredibly well, including excellent stuffing, gravy and a killer sweet potato casserole. I do the rest.

Dinner was terrific … for our Brit buddies, just “meh” for us. Kosher does not always mean top quality in a frozen turkey. We’ve since learned that most “early birds” in the market freezer have been recycled from the year before. Apparently, our yiddishe turkey was not exactly a “spring chicken” either.

But it didn’t matter. The joy in sharing our bounty with good friends at “Chrisgiving,” as we dubbed it, is what makes these times so special.

Happy Holidays to all! (You too, Donald!)

Bob Canning Petaluma

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Heroes &Zeroes

By Nikki Silverstein

Word to the wise: when a man threatens you with a gun, don’t dare him to shoot. You might just get a bullet in the foot, which is what took place in the wee hours of Sunday morning during a holiday party on C Street in San Rafael.

“David Michael Simonini, 71, allegedly pointed a gun at a man at the gathering, ordered the man to leave and threatened to shoot him,” Police Sergeant Justin Graham said.

“While on the porch, the victim told Simonini that he did not think he would shoot him. Simonini then shot the victim in the foot.”

A local hospital treated and released the victim. Police booked Simonini into the Marin County Jail for assault with a firearm, criminal threats and spousal battery.

Folks, maybe lay off the eggnog a little earlier in the evening at your next holiday get-together. Happy holidays.

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Upfront Santa Cruz Good Times

One of the newest recruits to San Rafael’s police department is a dog named Blue, a two-year-old Labrador and golden retriever mix. Rather than serving as a patrol dog, Blue helps people as a comfort dog. His duties include delivering love and stress relief to police dispatchers and working with Lynn Murphy, the department’s Mental Health Outreach Liaison, consoling mentally ill and homeless people on the streets of San Rafael.

Blue, trained by Guide Dogs for the Blind, worked with a visually impaired person for eight months. After showing a very strong desire for food, they retired him. In his new position, Blue receives plenty of treats and in return shakes hands and gives hugs. It sounds like he now has his dream job.

Blue is the first retired dog that Guide Dogs for the Blind, headquartered in San Rafael, has provided to a law enforcement agency.

The nonprofit worked with the San Rafael police department to develop the comfort-dog concept. From what we hear, Blue is a popular fellow, welltrained in friendliness and affection.

We wish him well in his new endeavor.

At least six public agencies say they’re re-evaluating contracts with homeless services provider Downtown Streets Team.

Cleaning Up Bay Area cities vow to investigate misconduct claims against Downtown Streets Team By Jennifer Wadsworth

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ast week, the Pacific Sun broke the story of accusations by former employees against Downtown Streets Team CEO Eileen Richardson and her son, Director of Program Operations Chris Richardson, who they say made lewd comments, paid women less than men for the same work and promoted a toxic, hard-partying workplace culture.

As a result, several public agencies say they’re re-evaluating contracts with the tax-exempt, $8 million-a-year homeless services provider, which

has offered job training and case management for homeless people since its founding in 2005.

Based in San Jose, the nonprofit expanded into the North Bay in 2013, landing contracts with San Rafael and Novato.

In July 2018, the San Rafael City Council signed a fresh contract with DST for services through June 2021.

At a meeting this October, the Novato City Council renewed its contract with DST through June 2021.

Representatives from San Rafael, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Redwood

City and Palo Alto have said they are looking into the claims raised by the Pacific Sun. Novato, Santa Cruz, Modesto, Sacramento, West Sacramento, Salinas, Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco have yet to respond to requests for comment.

San Rafael Director of Homeless Planning Andrew Hening led DST’s expansion to the North Bay in 2013.

Hening worked for DST between July 2011 and February 2016, according to his LinkedIn profile.

“As DST’s first employment developer and later as the Manager

Pressure Mounts, New Details Emerge The Richardsons have yet to publicly respond to the claims by Zia MacWilliams, Michelle Fox Wiles and several other former DST employees. But in a message posted to her staff-wide Slack channel, the senior Richardson dismissed the accusations as baseless.

“Allegations referenced in the … article were brought to light in a complaint made several years after the employees had separated from DST,” she wrote, according to a screenshot obtained by the Pacific Sun. “However, the complaint was thoroughly examined as part of an independent investigation conducted by the DST Board of Directors. While the investigation did lead to several procedural changes and the implementation of new ‘best practices’ to improve the organization, the salacious accusations made in this article were found to be without merit and do not reflect the organization’s culture.”

Eileen Hunter, who worked as a DST case manager from 2014 to 2015, begged to differ.

“The article was spot on,” she said.

As one of the older employees in her late 50s at the time, Hunter said she found the alcohol abuse by management to be reckless and demoralizing.

“I witnessed the drunkenness,” she said. “It was really bad.”

Wiles, who left DST and the nonprofit sector entirely four years ago, echoed Hunter’s claims. The organization encouraged and even subsidized drinking, she added.

“There were multiple happy hours outside the office where Chris or Eileen purchased the alcohol and indicated that it would be on the company’s dime, including keeping the receipts for reimbursement if it wasn’t put on a company card,” Wiles said.

“I can also say that there was alcohol provided in office frequently that I saw come in via delivery service that was paid for alongside the snacks provided.

This alcohol was frequently consumed during all-hands meetings and openly in the office, often times before 5pm.”

Further evidence of the drinking and partying being tolerated, laughed off and even encouraged by upper management emerged in old emails provided to the Pacific Sun this week by former employees.

In one message dated Dec. 4, 2012—back when DST had little more than 10 people on the payroll—Chris Richardson facetiously threatened to alert a departing staffer’s new employer about her “serious alcohol/ drug problem [JOKING!] (sic).” Later in that same message, he joked about hoping to draw a different employee in an upcoming Secret Santa gift exchange so he could get her “some sort of glass ‘tobacco pipe’;-).”

In another email from the same week leading up to the 2012 holiday party, Hening cited a Wikipedia entry that describes Secret Santa exchanges as often being exploited to “breach social norms of the workplace environment by being sexual in nature or mocking personality, tastes and lifestyles of the recipient.”

“Certainly this type of base, unprofessional behavior runs counter to the culture here at DST,” Hening wrote, “but perhaps just this once we can throw caution to the wind.”

It’s still unclear whether DST’s dysfunction at the top impacted its work with local governments.

But an Aug. 5 letter from San Jose’s Housing Department details several concerns about DST’s ability to meet the terms of its contracts.

When the city asked for proof of DST’s reported success of helping clients increase their wages, find housing or secure referrals for social services, the nonprofit apparently had nothing to show for most of it.

“Amongst the participants on the list provided by the grantee, the

majority did not have evidence of their claimed increase in income or achievement of permanent housing in their case file,” Robert Lopez, a development officer for the San Jose Housing Department, wrote in the August letter about DST’s encampment cleanup contract.

The housing department also found that DST lacked evidence to show that all the clients it served were even homeless or from San Jose, as per the terms of its deal, and that case files provided by the nonprofit were insufficient and inconsistent.

Finally, Lopez added, DST didn’t assign enough employees to keep up with its contractual obligations in San Jose. While the city expected at least one case manager per 20 clients, DST had a single employee responsible for

138 potential program participants.

Just a year before San Jose criticized DST for failing to prove that its programs perform as promised, a joint task force comprising the League of California Cities and California State Association of Counties deemed the Streets Team model one of five “evidence-based” “best practices” for ending homelessness. When asked for a response to the claims published by the Pacific Sun last week, League of California Cities spokeswoman Kayla Woods said that the task force focused on DST’s outcomes—not its internal operations.

“As a result,” she said, “the league is not in a position to comment on any allegations.”

Additional reporting by Will Carruthers.

Flashback 50 Years Ago THIS

Editor and publisher Steve McNamara of the Pacific Sun learned a lesson about a party-giving Friday night: don’t give up before the last guest has gone home. At a bon voyage open-house he called it quits WEEK at midnight, was getting into his cleanup clothes at 11 a.m. the next morning when two Novato policemen walked into his room. They said a neighbor had noticed broken windows in the house, and, fearing something amiss, had called police. When the officers and McNamara checked out the house they found windows broken, $60 missing, and three bags of pot sitting on the kitchen table. A search of the house turned up nothing else besides party debris.

McNamara was arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession. The case has been continued pending investigation by the district attorney.—Newsgram, 12/17/69

40Years Ago THIS

HONOLULU – The island nations of the Pacific, usually associated in our minds with rolling surf and white sand beaches, are now being swept by increasing waves of anti-nuclear protests. Although WEEK relatively unnoticed compared to the massive civil disobedience campaigns in the U.S. and Western Europe, actions aimed at stopping the spread of nuclear power and nuclear weapons have spread across this vast ocean area. The latest storms of controversy surround a plan announced earlier this year by the Carter administration to establish an international facility for storing nuclear wastes somewhere in the Pacific Basin, with Midway, Wake and Palmyra Islands mentioned as possible locations.

The proposal has sparked overwhelmingly hostile responses. The twelve-nation inter-government South Pacific Forum has demanded that the U.S. drop its plans, and Hawaii’s Congressional delegation is pressing for legislation requiring Congressional action before any such scheme could proceed. Hawaii Senator Spark Matsunaga, a Democrat, attacked the Carter administration for its “apparent insensitivity to the concern of the people of the U.S. territories and possessions, as well as the entire Pacific community.”—Ian Lind, 12/14/79

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When “Roseanne” made its TV debut last year, I became an instant fan of Roseanne Barr. Here was this fat, loud, vulgar woman telling it like it was, and making us laugh. She and her beefy co-star John WEEK Goodman did more to inspire the sex lives of the average couple than the entire “sexual revolution” did. Unfortunately, whatever demons drives Barr to succeed also help bring her down. Her show wavers wildly between bathroom humor and teddy-bear coziness.—Stephanie von Buchau 12/15/89

Years Ago

20 Years Ago THIS

Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and the Red Baron will visit us for the last time on January 3. Charles Schulz of Sonoma, battling an onset of cancer at age 77, has decided to pull the plug on Peanuts. During its WEEK 49-year run the strip has appeared in more than 2,800 newspapers in 75 countries. It has won all of cartooning’s finest honors and been turned into a hugely successful TV special, a stage play and zillions of bed sheets.—Steve McNamara, 12/15/99

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of Employment Services, [Hening] oversaw all of the nonprofit’s workforce development efforts in Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and San Jose. In July of 2013, [Hening] relocated to Marin to launch DST’s first team outside of Santa Clara County,” Hening’s biography on San Rafael’s website states.

“I left DST almost four years ago and do not have a comment beyond that,” Hening said when asked about his work for DST. The city is about halfway through a three-year, $300,000 contract with the nonprofit, which has “always met or exceeded” its obligations since it struck a partnership with the city in 2013, Hening said in response to questions about the city’s current contract. However, he said the city will investigate the claims that surfaced through the Pacific Sun’s reporting.

“The city had no idea about any of these allegations before this article, and we are looking into them in more detail,” he said. “We have upcoming stakeholder meetings, including with our council’s homeless subcommittee, where we’ll get more feedback on next steps.”

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Cedars client Trey Buder and staff member Edgar Furlong work together on the ranch.

Marin nonprofit marks 100 years of fostering independence By Nikki Silverstein

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fter graduating from college in the mid80s, I worked at the Association for Retarded Citizens in North Florida. The primary day program at the facility, an adult workshop, consisted of people filling boxes with plastic spoons, knives and forks to fulfill a contract with a local company.

Hour after hour, day after day, they filled up those boxes. Repetitious, undemanding tasks kept participants busy, but woefully uninspired.

When I heard Cedars of Marin, a nonprofit agency serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, I wanted to learn more. Are their adult clients filling up boxes with plastic utensils?

I arranged to tour Cedars and was surprised to learn my first stop

would be at a 22-acre ranch in San Rafael, owned and operated by the agency since the 1950s. When I arrived, their annual holiday sale was underway. On display were a bounty of vegetables and fruits, beautiful hand-made baby blankets, art, jars of almond butter and more. The freshly harvested honey and homemade fig jam had already sold out, but I managed to snag some perfect persimmons. Everything was grown or crafted by Cedars’ participants.

I was impressed. Executive Director Chuck Greene explained that for the last 100 years, they’ve continued to break new ground working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“Cedars is a place where people feel safe and are able to thrive,” Greene said. “They are actively engaged in our community—from one resident who

eats dinner with our local firemen every evening, to another who sings in a local choir. We want to show the world that our participants are an enriching and valuable part of the community as neighbors, artists, volunteers and more.”

Founded in 1919 by Cora Myers and Gabrielle Renshaw, two enlightened teachers who believed we should educate “retarded children” rather than commit them to institutions, Cedars started out as a private residential school in Ross, the first of its kind in the western United States.

The 165 current staff members follow in the footsteps of Myers and Renshaw. Though many of them must work second jobs to make ends meet, they stay at Cedars because of their dedication to the mission: fostering independence,

defending dignity and realizing each person’s full potential.

“The staff commitment is way above what you would expect,” Greene said. “It’s not about compensation.”

The organization provides modern residences and awardwinning day programs for 200 adults. Some are recent high school graduates just entering Cedars, and some have been there most of their lives. The oldest resident, Tom, 88, came to Cedars in 1935, when he was three years old.

Cedars manages a beautifully remodeled residential campus for 48 clients on the original Ross property, where most enjoy a private, personalized room. Ten group homes are integrated in various neighborhoods in Novato and San Rafael. »10

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A Century of Cedars

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Paintings like this one, created by Cedars client Harold Boxer, brother of former United States Senator Barbara Boxer, are on display at Artist Within–A Cedars Gallery in San Anselmo.

There are also three day programs: Cedars Textile Arts Collaborative, the Fine Arts Studio and Cedars Community Connections. Clients choose to participate in the disciplines that interest them most.

The largest of the day programs, Cedars Textile Arts Collaborative, is located at the ranch. Approximately 100 adults showcase their talents in textile arts, animal care, gardening, vegetarian cooking, beekeeping, art and running business cooperatives.

There’s also music, dance and a senior program for retired people.

The place buzzes with activity.

Some clients are master weavers, producing custom blankets, tablecloths and other textiles on table looms and complex floor looms. They sell their wares at their own store, Artist Within - A Cedars Gallery, located in downtown San

Anselmo. The gallery, named the 2018 Business of the Year by the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce, shares half of the proceeds from every sale with the artist who made the piece.

Other clients care for alpacas, goats, sheep and rabbits living on the property, most of which were rescued or donated. They use the animals’ hair and fur to make felt that is subsequently dyed with indigo grown in their garden. When Marin schools visit the ranch, the clients teach schoolchildren how clothes are made (something most of us take for granted).

Hands and Earth Co-op is a client-run gardening business.

Gardeners tend to a two-acre plot on the ranch, growing a variety of vegetables, fruits and flowers that are sold at the San Anselmo Organic Farm Stand from May through

September. They also provide gardening services for private homeowners. Proceeds go back into the co-op.

Client chefs create healthy vegetarian fare from the fresh food grown in the garden. They call their kitchen “magic,” because it’s tiny, yet the chefs somehow manage to cook delicious meals for 100 people five days a week.

Beekeepers maintain local hives and sell honey at their annual holiday sale and the San Anselmo Organic Farm Stand. Although bees do the heavy lifting to produce the honey, beekeepers perform crucial duties to keep the insects alive and multiplying, including feeding the bees nectar and pollen in the late fall and splitting frames of larvae to encourage the bees to reproduce a queen. By springtime, they will have approximately

60,000 bees from five hives. Their work is vital to the environment, because the honeybees’ habitats are disappearing.

Several miles from the ranch, a rented space at the former seminary in San Anselmo houses the second Cedars day program, the Fine Arts Studio. Professional artists mentor participants in fine art, expressive art, crafting jewelry and bookmaking. In time, some clients also become professional artists, selling their work at their San Anselmo gallery and the monthly 2nd Friday Art Walk in downtown San Rafael. The day I visited, they were celebrating the sale of a painting and a unique piece of jewelry purchased by a woman to go with her designer outfit.

The third day program is Cedars Community Connections.

Participants volunteer their time at other nonprofits, including the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, Marin General in Greenbrae and St. Vincent de Paul Society in San Rafael.

“Their volunteer work flips the paradigm about who is serving who,” said Director of Development Jeanne Lipson. “People tell us our volunteers are dependable and happy to do the work.”

The relationship between the community and Cedars is important. Greene said they still have challenges and they’re still trying to destigmatize. The more the participants are out in public and the more contact they have with people, the more stigmas dissipate.

Cedars has shaped a world for their clients vastly different than the one I experienced in the ’80s.

Treated with respect and dignity as individuals, they’re flourishing.

“Our folks are living creative, joyous lives,” Greene said. “I wish everyone I knew was that happy in life. In some ways, that’s our ultimate goal—happiness doesn’t come from power, money or who you were born to; it comes from being around people who love you and support you. We know that at Cedars and it’s why we’re so successful.”

A generous Cedars donor has offered a $100,000 matching grant to celebrate their 100th anniversary. For more information about Cedars or how to donate, visit www.cedarslife.org.

‘Uncle’ Willie K and his ukulele are back in Marin for a weekend of shows at Rancho Nicasio, Dec 20–22.

See clubs & venues, pg 15.

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THE WEEK’S EVENTS: A SELECTIVE GUIDE

MILL VALLEY Holiday

Concert Weekend

After you deck the halls and decorate the tree, jingle your way to Sweetwater Music Hall for a full weekend of cheerful concerts. On Saturday, singer-songwriter Lech Wierzynski, best known as the frontman for California Honeydrops, returns for a Holiday Hang with his outfit La Leche & Honey. On Sunday, guitarist Jason Crosby and rock trio Magic in the Other pay tribute to Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas. Monday boasts the sixth annual Holiday Bash from local star Matt Jaffe and friends, and Tuesday offers a Christmas Eve Brunch until 3pm. Dec. 21–24, Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. Times and costs vary. 415.388.3850.

CORTE MADERA

American Nut

Beloved for its flavor and nutritional benefits, the pecan is a staple of baked goods during the holidays. This week, travel photographer Robert Holmes brings the goods to Marin with a reading and presentation of his new book, Pecans: Recipes & History of an American Nut, which features the nut in everyday dishes, sauces, smoothies and more.

Accompanying the reading is a Pecan Pie Contest to entice the senses on Saturday, Dec. 21, at Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 4pm. 415.927.0960.

SAN RAFAEL Sea Stewards

For 40 years, nonprofit organization Ocean Voyages Institute has cleaned up the seas one expedition at a time, removing tons of debris and plastic waste from the world’s oceans and coordinating with others to raise awareness of the need to combat plastic pollution. This week, OVI gets support from Marin at the upcoming Benefit for the Oceans. The evening includes live music from local favorites the Flaming O’s, delicious food, silent auctions and information about OVI’s mission.

Saturday, Dec. 21, Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 5pm. $25; $40 per couple. First responders with ID and kids are free. elks1108.org.

NOVATO Year in Laughs

Despite the political and natural disasters of the last 12 months, there’s at least some comedy to be mined from 2019. This week, several Bay Area stand-up and sketch stars like Johnny Steele, Dan St. Paul and Larry “Bubbles” Brown come together to say sayonara to 2019 with the 27th annual Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show that starts its tour with a show on Sunday, Dec. 22, at HopMonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato. 8pm. $25. 21 and over only.

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Guitarist/vocalist Nick George and drummer Augustus Tagaro inject a heavy dose of attitude into their indie-rock duo the Injex.

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Double Shot The Injex rock out for a good cause in Fairfax By Charlie Swanson

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hen Marin-based guitarist Nick George first met up with San Francisco drummer Augustus Tagaro, he couldn’t quite believe how similar their musical tastes were. Together, as indie-rock duo the Injex, George and Tagaro perform a heavy rock-and-roll that effortlessly combines noise-rock, Brit-pop and shades of shoegaze in its rhythm-centric, lo-fi sound.

George—a British native who’s lived in the Bay Area since 2014— was originally interested in forming a power-rock duo or trio in the vein of bands like Blood Red Shoes and Royal Blood, groups out of Brighton, England beloved in

Europe but far less known in the states.

“I put an ad out for a drummer and listed some bands,” George says. “About two months later, he (Tagaro) put out an ad that was so similar that I thought someone was trying to scam me. We were looking for exactly the same bands.”

Forming a little more than a year ago, the Injex plays up their cross-Atlantic partnership. “(Tagaro) brings the American rhythm and drive and swagger, and I’m trying to add an English edge to the style,” George says. “We like to call ourselves dirty, sexy indie-rock, but we’re approaching it in a more artistic way. We’re trying to more

than just turn up and play; we like to do something a bit different.”

To that end, George and Tagaro add projected visuals, lights and even a bit of body paint to their live shows, ensuring an entertaining and energetic vibe that’s proved a hit with audiences.

On Friday, Dec. 20, the Injex performs at Peri’s Silver Dollar in Fairfax as part of a benefit that supports Bay Area nonprofit group Care Through Touch, who provide massage therapy, pain reduction therapy and other holistic offerings free of charge to underserved members of the community.

“We really like what they do, I think they do incredibly important

work,” George says. “Giving people who are less fortunate attention, physical attention—I can see how important that is.”

Oakland band Carrion Heart and new rock outfit Psychic Friends Network join the Injex for the concert, and George notes all the bands have members who are either involved in or connected to Care Through Touch in some way.

“It felt like a really nice fit,” George says. “It’s something we can do as musicians; put on a show and try to raise a bit of money.”

The Injex play on Friday, Dec. 20, at Peri’s Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 9pm. $10 at the door.

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Disco Diva Touring Donna Summer musical sings the hits in the Bay Area By Harry Duke

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arinites seeking refuge from a cold and rainy December might find it worth their while to head over the bridge and spend a Summer afternoon or evening in the city. Donna Summer, that is, as BroadwaySF hosts the touring company of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. It runs through Dec. 29 at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre.

Summer, the undisputed queen of disco when that style of music dominated the charts, died at the age of 63 in 2012. How she ascended to that throne and what she did when musical tastes changed is the basis for this jukebox musical that lasted eight months on Broadway in 2018.

Three incarnations of Summer tell the story. “Diva Donna” (Dan’yelle Williamson) opens the show and welcomes the audience with “The Queen is Back.” “Duckling Donna” (De’Ja Simone, filling in for Olivia Elease Hardy) covers Summer’s formative years, while “Disco Donna” (Alex Hairston) gives us Summer in her prime.

Summer’s life is an interesting one, but the devil is in the details— and you don’t get many of those in the paper-thin book by Colman Domingo, Robert Car, and Director Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys).

What you do get is 100 intermission-less minutes of Summer’s greatest hits tenuously tied to the high and low moments in

Summer’s life. The end of an abusive marriage is the cue for “No More Tears (Enough is Enough).” Breaking a record company’s contract for their “creative accountancy” is proof “She Works Hard for the Money.” The show ends, of course, with the Oscarand Grammy-winning “Last Dance” in a massive production number set at New York’s Studio 54 featuring what may be the world’s largest disco ball.

No one goes to a show like Summer for gritty drama or complex characterizations. Audiences flock to jukebox musicals for the music, and Summer does not disappoint in that area. The opening-night audience applauded at the first notes of many tunes and the

vocals by Williamson, Simone and Hairston captured the essence and power of Summer without resorting to impersonation.

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical is as cookie-cutter as musicals come these days. By no means a great show, it is an entertaining one that’s best appreciated by those who lived through the ’70s and who meet the thump, thump, thump, thump of a four-on-the-floor bass drum beat with a smile.

‘Summer: The Donna Summer Musical’ runs through Dec. 29 at the Golden Gate Theatre, 1 Taylor St., San Francisco. Dates and times vary. $56– $256. 888.746.1799. broadwaysf.com

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OSHER MARIN JCC The 10th Annual Other Café Comedy Showcases

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Stand-Up Comedy Celebration Send off the year with laughter, friends & fun!

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7:30 Meet-Up Full Bar Concessions After-show Party

DEC 31 9 pm

Michael Krasny Live on Stage with

RONN OWENS

On Stage Live Conversation with 2 Iconic Bay Area Radio Personalities SALSA PARTY with

ORQUESTA BORINQUEN

Fun and adventure awaits! Hot salsa music, SAT delish food, JAN 11 pre-concert salsa lesson 8 pm & fun.

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Santa & Mrs. Claus 2:00–4:00 Dec 22 Tim Cain’s “Family Christmas Sing Along” 4:00–5:00 Sun

Gospel Christmas Eve

Dec 24 Dinner Show

Sons of the Soul Revivers 7:00

Fri

Celebrate the “High Holidays”

Dec 27 with Terry Haggerty & Safety Meeting 7:30 ⁄ No Cover

Sat

“Year End Beatle Fest” Dec 28 & Sun

WED, DEC 18 > 6:45PM FREE, BAR SHOW, ALL AGES

CORDOVAS

THU, DEC 19 > 7:30PM FREE, BAR SHOW, ALL AGES DAMN SKIPPY feat

SCOTT AMENDOLA, WILL BERNARD, JOHN SCHOTT, JENNY SCHEINMAN, TODD SICKAFOOSE

STEVE PILE BAND

7:30 pm

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Fireside Dining Sat & Sun Brunch 11–3

FOOD. MUSIC. FUN.

The Sun Kings

Beatles Never Sounded So Good!”

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SAT, DEC 21 > 7:30PM FREE, BAR SHOW, ALL AGES

THE GOLDEN CADILLACS

DEC 22 > 12PM BRUNCH WITH SANTA FREE, ALL AGES SUN, DEC 22 > 12:30PM FREE, BAR SHOW, ALL AGES

ACHILLES WHEEL ACOUSTIC TRIO DEC 22 > 6:45PM FREE, BAR SHOW, ALL AGES

Trivia Café Trivia Cafe Highlights of 2019: Well friends, we survived another turbulent year ... I hope it went well for you. Here are some events that occurred during 2019—how many can you remember?

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Born May 6, 2019, this baby became seventh in the line of succession to the British throne. Name the parents and child.

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Continuing since June this year, millions of protesters have taken to the streets, facing violent response from police, in what Asian city?

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On April 15, the world watched in horror as fire threatened to decimate what 850-year-old structure in Europe?

MON, DEC 23 > 6:45PM FREE, BAR SHOW, ALL AGES GRATEFUL MONDAY feat MARK KARAN, SCOTT

At the American Music Awards presentation on Nov. 24, what singer was named Artist of the Decade?

GUBERMAN, ROBIN SYLVESTER & DANNY LUEHRING

TUE, DEC 24 > 6:45PM FREE, BAR SHOW, ALL AGES CHRISTMAS EVE SHOW feat MATT HARTLE,

JORDAN FEINSTEIN, MIKE MEAGHER, JEREMY HOENIG 100 YACHT CLUB DRIVE, SAN R AFAEL terrapincrossroads.net | 415.524.2773

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On Oct. 14, 2019, California became the first U.S. state to ban the sale or manufacture of clothes, handbags or coats made of what material?

ALLMAN BROTHERS NIGHT with

SEAN LEAHY, SCOTT GUBERMAN, BEN MISTERKA, PETE CANTON & DANNY LUEHRING

By Howard Rachelson

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Within just the second weekend of its May, 2019 release, this action-adventuresuperhero film became the fastest movie ever to gross $2 billion in global revenue.

Give the two-word title of this Marvel Studios release.

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What teams won these championships in 2019: How soon we forget! a. Jan. 7, NCAA men’s football championship; b. Feb. 3, NFL Super Bowl; c. June 13, Men’s NBA; d. Oct. 10, Women’s NBA; e.Oct. 30, Baseball World Series

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As we approach the holiday of Chanukah, we ask this: How many candles are needed to light the Menorah (the candelabra) for all eight nights? We start with two candles—one for first night and one each night to light all others‚— and add one each night.

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From April through July of this year, President Trump’s multiple telephone conversations with what former comedian, newly elected President of Ukraine, led to the Donald’s future impeachment?

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Here are Amazon.com’s top three best-selling books of 2019. I’ll name the author, you name the book title: #3: Written by Tara Westover—it showed a pencil on the cover. #2: Written by Michelle Obama—one word title. #1: Written by Delia Owens—pinkish-orange cover; the most popular book of the year!

BONUS QUESTION: Identify the title and author of the 1823 poem which starts “Twas the Night Before Christmas…” Recite the next few lines.

Join us for the next Trivia Cafe team contest on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael. 6:30pm. Have a great question?

Send it in and if we use it we’ll give you credit. Contact howard1@ triviacafe.com for more information and visit triviacafe.com.

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Concerts

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Dec 20, Sissy Brown. Dec 21, the Sam Chase Trio. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, 415.868.1311.

Chelle’s Juke Joint New Orleans native and Oakland-based vocalist Michelle Jacques leads a spicy a cappella ensemble. Dec 19, 7:30pm. $20-$30.

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

Sweetwater Music Hall Dec 20, Curtis Salgado with Noelle Glory & the Guarantees. Dec 21, Holiday Hang with La Leche & Honey. Dec 23, Matt Jaffe and friends holiday bash. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.3850.

Holiday Tribute to Vince Guaraldi Jason Crosby and Magic in the Other celebrates Guaraldi’s classic 1965 album, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Dec 22, 7pm. $27$32. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.3850.

The Tavern on Fourth Dec 20, Marshall House Project. Dec 21, Johnny & the “B” Goodes. 711 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.454.4044.

Clubs & Venues George’s Nightclub Dec 22, Pardon the Interruption. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.226.0262.

HopMonk Novato Dec 20, Pride & Joy. Dec 21, Diego’s Umbrella and Varona. 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

Iron Springs Public House Dec 19, Mike Taraban and Bob Smith. 901 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.457.6258.

Jillie’s Wine Bar & Shop Dec 19, EM K. Dec 20, Dan Maguire. Dec 21, Otis Scarecroe. 906 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, 415.521.5500.

Mantra Wines Dec 19, Holiday sing-along hosted by Dawson and Clawson. Dec 21, Black Cat Bone. Dec 22, 4pm, Marin Bluegrass Sessions. 881 Grant Ave, Novato, 415.892.5151.

Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium Dec 23, Sewer Band Holiday Concert.

10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.473.6800.

19 Broadway Nightclub Dec 19, Don Gallardo. Dec 20, DJ Pavones with Nima G. Dec 21, Freestone Peaches. Dec 22, 5:30pm, Connie Ducey and friends. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, 415.459.1091.

Osteria Divino Dec 19, Ana Mandara Duo. Dec 20, Tammy Hall Trio. Dec 21, Ken Cook Trio. Dec 22, Ian Scarfe. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito, 415.331.9355.

Papermill Creek Saloon Dec 20, Michael Brown Band. Dec 21, Tommy Odetto. Dec 22, 6pm, Papermill Gang. 1 Castro, Forest Knolls, 415.488.9235.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Dec 19, Michael Figueiredo Trio. Dec 20, Carrion Heart with Psychic Friends Network and the Injex. Dec 21, Milk for the Angry and Everyone Is Dirty with SamVega. Dec 22, Kid Galaga. 29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio Dec 20-22, Willie K Christmas Weekend.

Dec 24, Gospel Christmas Eve dinner show with the Sons of the Soul Revivers. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, 415.662.2219.

Terrapin Crossroads Dec 19, Damn Skippy. Dec 20, Top 40 Friday with the Rowan Brothers Band. Dec 21, 12:30pm, Steve Pile Band. Dec 21, 7:30pm, the Golden Cadillacs. Dec 23, Grateful Monday featuring Mark Karan. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, 415.524.2773.

Town Center Corte Madera Dec 21, 1pm, Shana Dinha. Dec 22, 1pm, Sam Chase. 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, 415.924.2961.

Trek Winery Dec 21, Chime Travelers. 1026 Machin Ave, Novato, 415.899.9883.

Way Station Dec 21, 5:30pm, Daphne Moore. 2001 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, 415.300.3099.

Comedy Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show Uproarious collection of comedians make light of the last 12 months. Dec 22, 8pm. $25. HopMonk Novato, 224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200.

Dance Marin Center Showcase Theatre Dec 22, 2pm, Marin Conservatory of Dance presents “The Nutcracker Suite.” $26-$39. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael 415.499.6800.

Marin Center’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium Dec 21, 1 and 5:30pm, Marin Dance Theatre presents “Sophie & the Enchanted Toyshop.” $32-$40. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael 415.473.6800.

Events Benefit for the Oceans Evening includes dinner, live music from the Flaming O’s, silent auction and raffle to support Oceans Voyages Institute. Dec 21, 5pm. $25; $40 per couple. San Rafael Elk’s Lodge, 1312 Mission Ave, San Rafael, 415.453.1108.

Chanukah Menorah Lighting Jewish holiday celebration includes a 10-foot menorah, latkes, raffle, entertainment and other activities. Dec 22, 5pm. Free. Novato Civic Green, 901 Sherman Ave, Novato, jewishnovato.com/lighting.

Marin Center Pop-Up Holiday Boutique Shop for locally-produced gifts and meet Marin artisans. Through Dec 22. Marin Center Bartolini Gallery, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, marincounty.org.

Marin City Holiday Crafts & Food Fair Enjoy live music and caroling, booths of food and crafts vendors and more. Dec 20, 4pm.

Marin City Senior Center, 640 Drake Ave, Marin City, 415.332.9323.

Pop-Up Jewish Marin Hanukkah Celebration Copperfield’s Books and Osher Marin JCC host a joyful and illuminating afternoon.

Dec 23, 3pm. Larkspur Copperfield’s Books, 2419 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, 415.870.9843.

Field Trips Inverness Morning Paddle Gentle naturalist-led tour is perfect for first-time as well as experienced paddlers.

Dates vary. $88. Blue Waters Kayaking, 12944 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Inverness, bluewaterskayaking.com.

Love Lake Lagunitas Spend a morning helping with habitat restoration. RSVP requested. Dec 21, 9am.

Lake Lagunitas, Sky Oaks Rd, Fairfax, marinwater.org/volunteer.

SPAWN Creek Walk Join Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN) to look for returning coho salmon. Pre-registration required. Sat, Dec 21, 10am. $15. Samuel P Taylor State Park, Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Lagunitas, 415.663.8590.

Sunrise Tour of Muir Woods See majestic trees and hear the story of the forest. Reservations required. Dec 22, 7:15am.

Free. Muir Woods Visitor Center, 1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, 415.388.2596.

Food & Drink Christmas Eve at Piazza D’Angelo Holiday specials are served alongside a limited a la carte menu. Dec 24. Piazza D’Angelo, 22 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.2000.

Christmas Eve Celebration at Left Bank Brasserie Special menu feature a three-course prix fixe or a la carte offerings. Dec 24. Left Bank Brasserie, 507 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.927.3331.

Christmas Eve Dinner at Mountain Home Inn Wide-ranging menu is perfect for the whole family. Dec 24. Mountain Home Inn, 810 Panoramic Dr, Mill Valley, 415.381.9000.

Off the Grid Food Trucks Eat your way through the largest gathering of mobile food trucks in Marin, listen to live music and take in great views. Sun, 11am. Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, 415.461.5700.

Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour & Competition Stroll the shops around Sausalito and view elaborate, festively decorated gingerbread houses galore. Through Dec 31. Downtown Sausalito, Caledonia Street, Sausalito, 415.289.4152.

Lectures Is There Life After Death?

Two guests speak about their near-death experience and its effects on their life and consciousness. Dec 20, 7:30pm. $20-$25.

Unity in Marin, 600 Palm Dr, Novato, 415.475.5000.

Leveraging Social Media Learn how to maximize your social media to support your business and personal interests. Registration required. Dec 20, 9am. $15. The Indie Alley, 69 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, theindiealley.com.

Masters of Photography Lecture Series Take a closer look at photographer Richard Avedon. Dec 19, 7pm. Free. The Image Flow, 401 Miller Ave, Ste A, Mill Valley, 415.388.3569.

Readings Book Passage Dec 19, 7pm, “The Reinvented Life” with Pamela Chanel Monasch David. Dec 21, 4pm, “Pecans: Recipes & History of an American Nut” with Robert Holmes. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Theater A Christmas Memory & A Child’s Christmas in Wales Petaluma Readers Theatre’s holiday tradition brings Truman Capote’s early story and Dylan Thomas’ prose poem to life. Dec 21, 7pm and Dec 22, 5pm. $18. Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 Fourth St, Petaluma, petalumareaderstheatre.com.

She Loves Me Mountain Play and Ross Valley Players co-production is a delightful musical treat.

Through Dec 22. $25-$40. Barn Theatre, Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, mountainplay.org.

Sister’s Christmas Catechism It’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza. Dec 21, 5pm. $60. Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.499.6800.

The Snowman Petaluma Shakespeare Company brings the animated holiday story to life. Dec 19-21. $10.

Hotel Petaluma, 205 Kentucky St, Petaluma, petalumashakespeare.org.

The World Goes ’Round Show-stopping musical revue features songs

by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Through Jan 5, 2020. $34-$47. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.763.8920.

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Sausalito Seahorse Dec 20,Reed Fromer Band.Dec 21,Eternal Groove.

Dec 22,4pm,Edgardo Cambon and Candela.305 Harbor View Dr,Sausalito,415.331.2899.

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Seminars&Workshops

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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. Next nine-week Single’s Group starts December 14th. Advance sign-up required. Space limited. Also weekly, Coed (emotional) Intimacy Groups and Women’s Group (all meeting now) and Individual or Couples Sessions. Meets in spacious 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-rafaelca/183422

Seminars & Workshops CALL TODAY TO ADVERTISE

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Leisure Day Spa Body, foot, shoulders

$5.00 off Open Daily 10am- 9pm 415-458-8688 1099 Fourth Street Suite ‘I’ (lower level) San Rafael

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.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019147949.

The following individual(s) are doing business: SATURN RETURNS, SATURN RETURNS TAX PREPARATION, 9 WOMACK CT, NOVATO, CA 94947: JASMINE B CAPERTON, 9 WOMACK CT, NOVATO, CA 94947. 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 11, 2019. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 27, DECEMBER 4, 11, 18 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 147826. The following individual(s) are doing business: S&R Homes Realty, 2130 LAS GALLINAS AVE, SAN

RAFAEL, CA 94903: S&R HOMES INC., 2130 LAS GALLINAS AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903. 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 OCTOBER 30, 2019. (Publication Dates: NOVEMEBER 27, DECEMBER 4, 11, 18 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 147884. The following individual(s) are doing business: BUILDERGIRL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION, BUILDERGIRL PRODUCTS, 34 BRIGHTON BLVD., MILLVALLEY, CA 94941: HUMPHREY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION., 34 BRIGHTON BLVD., MILLVALLEY, 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 NOVEMBER 08, 2019. (Publication Dates: NOVEMBER 27, DECEMBER 4, 11, 18 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 147953. The following individual(s) are doing business: FAST SIGNS, BLUE POND SIGNS, DEZIGN WITHAZ, 625 DU BOIS ST. STE C, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: GIGABYTE GRAPHICS, INC., 625 DU BOIS ST. STE C, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. 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 NOVEMBER 20, 2019. (Publication Dates: DECEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2019)

Trivia answers «14 1 Fur 2 Prince Harry and Meghan,

Duke and Duchess of Sussex, with baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

3 Hong Kong 4 Notre-Dame Cathedral in

Paris; a large part of the roof and its spire were destroyed in the blaze.

5 6 Avengers: Endgame 7a. Clemson University; b.

New England Patriots; c. Toronto

Raptors; d. Washington mystics; e. Washington Nationals

8 44 candles 9 Volodymyr Zelensky 10 #3: Educated: a Memoir; #2: Becoming; #1: Where the Crawdads Sing

BONUS ANSWER: Clement Clarke Moore “A Visit From St. Nicholas” “... when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.”

PublicNotices

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 147951. The following individual(s) are doing business: SADHANA THERAPIES, 14 DUTTON COURT, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: SADHANA THERAPIES INC.,14 DUTTON COURT, SAUSALITO, CA 94965. 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 NOVEMBER 20, 2019. (Publication Dates: DECEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 147911. The following individual(s) are doing business: ENGEL & VOELKERS FAIRFAX, 44 BOLINAS RD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930:

SFRE MARIN.,1408 SECOND ST, NAPA, CA 94559. 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 NOVEMBER 14, 2019. (Publication Dates: DECEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 147908. The following individual(s) are doing business: ENGEL & VOELKERS SAUSALITO, 539 BRIDGEWAY SUITES A & B, SAUSALITO, CA 94965: SFRE MARIN.,1408 SECOND ST, NAPA, CA 94559.

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 NOVEMBER 14, 2019. (Publication Dates: DECEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 147910. The following individual(s) are doing business: ENGEL & VOELKERS SAN ANSELMO, 850 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960: SFRE MARIN.,1408 SECOND ST, NAPA, CA 94559. This business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed here-

in. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on NOVEMBER 14, 2019. (Publication Dates: DECEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 147909. The following individual(s) are doing business: ENGEL & VOELKERS MILL VALLEY, 206 E. BLITHEDALE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: SFRE MARIN.,1408 SECOND ST, NAPA, CA 94559. 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 NOVEMBER 14, 2019. (Publication Dates: DECEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2019) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019147993. The following individual(s) are doing business:TENDEREXPLORATIONS, 4 BEACH DR. SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ESTES S MARY,4 BEACH DR. 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 DECEMBER 2, 2019. (Publication Dates: DECEMBER 11, 18, 25 of 2019; JANUARY 1, 2020) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—

File No: 148035. The following individual(s) are doing business: HARMONY BEAUTY SPA, 704 REDWOOD BLVD., NOVATO, CA 94947: HARMONY BEAUTY SPA LLC, 1707 35TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122. This business is being conducted by A 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 DECEMBER 9, 2019.

(Publication Dates: December 18, 25, 2019, JANUARY 1, 8, 2020) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 148030. The following individual(s) are doing business: GEMTAB, 5 BLUE BLOSSOM COURT, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903: STEVE CAUZ, 5 BLUE BLOSSOM COURT, 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 6, 2019. (Publication Dates: December 18, 25, 2019, JANUARY 1, 8, 2020) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 148058. The following individual(s) are doing business: BIG O TIRES, 987 FRANCISCO BLVD E, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: C&S AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

LLC, 415 MILITARY EAST, BENICIA, CA 94510. This business is being conducted by A 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 DECEMBER 11, 2019.

(Publication Dates: December 18, 25, 2019, JANUARY 1, 8, 2020) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 148056. The following individual(s) are doing business: ROBERTS AND ROBERTS PROPERTIES, 23 CHANNING WAY., SAUSALITO, CA 94965: ANNA ROBERTS, 23 CHANNING WAY., SAUSALITO, CA 94965. 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 11, 2019. (Publication Dates: December 18, 25, 2019, JANUARY 1, 8, 2020).

OTHER NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1904328 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner (name of each): ROSE MERRY BURILLO, has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ROSE

MERRY BURILLO to Proposed Name: ROSE MERRY GRANT 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: 01/21/2020, 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: NOVEMBER 25, 2019 Andrew E Sweet Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By E. Anderson, Deputy (December 4, 11, 18, 25 as of 2019).

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARILYN S. NELSON CASE NO.: PR 1904203. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT— File No: 2019147950.

The following individual(s) are doing business: MARINSONOMA PRODUCE, 1240 HOLM ROAD, SUITE A, PETALUMA, CA 94954: EDB. INC., 11 ARCANGEL CT, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. 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 NOVEMBER 20, 2019. (Publication Dates: DECEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25 of 2019)

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PublicNotices contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Marilyn Susan Nelson. A Petition for~Probate~has been filed by: Kathy Baldwin, in the Superior Court of California, County of Marin. The Petition for Probate requests that: Kathy Baldwin, 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: 1/13/2020, Time: 9:00AM, Dept.: J Room: 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 theCalifornia~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: John Boudett, P.O. Box 188, San Anselmo, CA 94979 415-456-7522.

FILED: November 15, 2019, James M. Kim, Court Executive Officer, MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By. Deputy. (Publication Dates: September (DECEMBER 11, 18, 25 of 2019) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIV 1904724 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MARIN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS 1. Petitioner

(name of each): ROBERT EDWARD SANDLER, has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: ROBERT EDWARD SANDLER to Proposed Name: BOBBY SANDLER 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: 02/10/2020, 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: DECEMBER 16, 2019 Andrew E Sweet Judge of the Superior Court James M Kim Court Executive Officer MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT By E. Anderson, Deputy (December 18, 25, 2019, JANUARY 1, 8, 2020).

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Q: A:

A friend’s mom died. Out of nowhere, he told me his mom never liked me very much. Frankly, the feeling was mutual, but I of course never said anything. I’m bothered he told me this. How should I let him know?—Irritated

When somebody talks trash about you, it’s natural to want to respond.

Unfortunately, sending this woman a “we need to talk” text will require a mediator with a Ouija board.

It does seem rotten that your friend suddenly let his mom’s opinions of you off-leash. However, consider that keeping a secret is mentally and physically stressful. Research finds that in secret-keeping, holding back information causes psychological tension, which brings on physical tension.

Research on secrecy by psychologist Michael Slepian suggests that it isn’t concealing information but having a goal of concealing information that stresses us out. Unlike many other goals, the goal to keep a secret has no endpoint.

This turns keeping a secret into a goal that won’t die—or, in researcher terms, “an outstanding intention.” This makes it more accessible in memory—to the point where the mind tends to wander to it. And this mental reflux has some psychological costs: “The frequency of mind-wandering to secrets predicts lower well-being,” explains the Slepian team. “Thus, what seems to be harmful about secrecy is not having to conceal a secret but having to live with it and having it return to one’s thoughts.”

Other research finds that stress and “aversive” emotions like sadness diminish our ability for self-control. So, your friend, under the emotional stress of grieving his mom, maybe lacked the energy he normally had to keep his mom’s feelings stowed. If this guy generally isn’t unkind or insensitive, you might want to let this go—especially considering the advantage you have over a lady who’s now living on somebody’s mantel: “I will come find you and reduce you to ash! Oh. Wait.”

Q:

I’m a 32-year-old woman, dating again after a five-year relationship. I’ve got some issues I’m working on. (I can get a little needy.) I’m getting all kinds of advice, from “be you!” to “play hard to get!” I guess acting unavailable works, but shouldn’t somebody like me for me, not because I’m out of reach?—Sincere

A:

At fancy supermarkets, they try to sell you smoked salmon with a tiny sample on a cracker; they don’t slap you across the face with a giant fish: “LOVE MEEEEEE!” In dating, there’s being a bit scarce, and there’s being somebody else. Scarce is good when you’re getting to know a person, leaving them wanting more as opposed to less. Somebody else? Not so good.

What does it mean to “be yourself ”? It means being “authentic.” Clinical psychologist Lawrence Josephs and his colleagues explain romantic “authenticity” as a willingness to risk being emotionally vulnerable and a companion unwillingness to “act deceitfully” even when being honest comes with some costs.

They find that being authentic in these ways leads to “better relational outcomes.”

If you aren’t yourself, somebody might be attracted to your fake front and then be bummed out when it eventually falls off. Additionally, the researchers’ findings “suggest that individuals engaging in ‘being yourself ’ dating behavior are generally preferred as dating partners over more game-playing individuals.” In fact, men who are authentic seem to have a “special antipathy” toward “more game-playing” women.

But let’s say you’re “a little needy.” You can tell somebody you tend to be needy.

That’s brave and may lead somebody to admire your honesty. You might also tell a potential partner that you’re working on it, which emotionally healthy partners are likely to respect and admire. The important thing is doing what it takes to not act all needypants, like by using diversionary tactics—say, by repeatedly texting your BFF when you’re dying to text some new guy. Her phone goes off in a meeting. Her boss: “Why does some woman keep sending you pix of her boobs?”

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 December 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The English word

“hubris” means prideful, exaggerated self-assurance.

In the HBO TV series Rome, the ancient Roman politician and general Mark Antony says to his boss Julius Caesar, “I’m glad you’re so confident. Some would call it hubris.” Caesar has a snappy comeback: “It’s only hubris if I fail.” I’m tempted to dare you to use that as one of your mottoes in 2020, Aries.

I have a rather expansive vision of your capacity to accomplish great things during the coming months.

And I also think that one key to your triumphs and breakthroughs will be your determination to cultivate a well-honed aplomb, even audacity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): For years I’ve

lived in a house bordering a wetland, and I’ve come to love that ecosystem more than any other. While communing with reeds and herons and muddy water, my favorite poet has been Taurus-born Lorine Niedecker, who wrote about marshes with supreme artistry. Until the age of 60, her poetic output was less than abundant because she had to earn a meager living by cleaning hospital floors.

Then, due to a fortuitous shift in circumstances, she was able to leave that job and devote more time to what she loved most and did best. With Niedecker’s breakthrough as our inspiration, I propose that we do all we can, you and I, as we conspire to make 2020 the year you devote more time to the activity that you love most and do best.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the English language, the prefix “re” comes at the beginning of many words with potent transformational meaning: reinvent, redeem, rediscover, release, relieve, redesign, resurrect, rearrange, reconstruct, reform, reanimate, reawaken, regain. I hope you’ll put words like those at the top of your priority list in 2020. If you hope to take maximum advantage of the cosmic currents, it’ll be a year of revival, realignment and restoration.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I won’t be surprised if you’re enamored and amorous more than usual in 2020. I suspect you will experience delight and enchantment at an elevated rate. The intensity and depth of the feelings that flow through you may break all your previous records. Is that going to be a problem? I suppose it could be if you worry that the profuse flows of tenderness and affection will render you weak and vulnerable. But if you’re willing and eager to interpret your extra sensitivity as a superpower, that’s probably what it will be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Does the word “spirit”

mean anything to you? Or are you numb to it? Has it come to seem virtually meaningless—a foggy abstraction used carelessly by millions of people to express sentimental beliefs and avoid clear thinking?

In accordance with astrological omens, I’ll ask you to create a sturdier and more vigorous definition of “spirit” for your practical use in 2020. For instance, you might decide that “spirit” refers to the life force that launches you out of bed each morning and motivates you to keep transforming yourself into the ever-more beautiful soul you want to become.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “There are people who take the heart out of you, and there are people who put it back,” wrote author Charles de Lint.

According to my analysis of the astrological omens, your heart will encounter far more of the latter than the former types of people in 2020. There may be one wrangler who tries to take the heart out of you, but there will be an array of nurturers who will strive to keep the heart in you—as well as boosters and builders who will add even more heart.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Composer Igor Stravinsky was born a Russian citizen, but later in life became a French citizen and still later took on American citizenship. If you have had any similar predilections, Libra, I’m guessing they won’t be in play during 2020. My prediction is that you will develop a more robust sense of where you belong than ever before. Any uncertainties you’d had about where your true power spot lies will

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dissipate. Questions you’ve harbored about the nature of home will be answered. With flair and satisfaction, you’ll resolve long-running riddles about home and community.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Friendship is

a very taxing and arduous form of leisure activity,” wrote philosopher and educator Mortimer Adler.

He was exaggerating a bit for comic effect, but he was basically correct. We all must mobilize a great deal of intelligence and hard work to initiate new friendships and maintain existing friendships.

But I have some very good news about how these activities will play out for you in 2020, Scorpio.

I expect that your knack for practicing the art of friendship will be at an all-time high. I also believe that your close alliances will be especially gratifying and useful for you. You’ll be well-rewarded for your skill and care at cultivating rapport.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1933, Sagittarian artist Diego Rivera was commissioned to paint a huge mural in one of the famous Rockefeller buildings in New York City. His patrons didn’t realize he was planning to include a controversial portrait of former Soviet Communist leader Vladimir Lenin.

When the deed was done, they ordered him to remove it. When he refused, they ushered him out and destroyed the whole mural. As a result, Rivera also lost another commission to create art at the Chicago World’s Fair. In any other year, Sagittarius, I might encourage you to be as idealistic as Rivera. I’d invite you to place artistic integrity over financial considerations.

But I’m less inclined to advise that in 2020. I think it may serve you to be unusually pragmatic. At least consider leaving Lenin out of your murals.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “People

mistake their limitations for high standards,” wrote Capricorn author Jean Toomer. In my astrological opinion, it’s crucial that you avoid doing that in 2020. Why? First, I’m quite sure that you will have considerable power to shed and transcend at least some of your limitations. For best results, you can’t afford to deceive yourself into thinking that those limitations are high standards. Secondly, Capricorn, you will have good reasons and a substantial ability to raise your standards higher than they’ve ever been. So you definitely don’t want to confuse high standards with limitations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Historians once thought that 14th-century Englishmen were the first humans to track the rhythms of the planet Jupiter using the complicated mathematics known as calculus. But in 2015, researchers discovered that Babylonians had done it 1,400 years before the Englishmen. Why was Jupiter’s behavior so important to those ancient people? They were astrologers! They believed the planet’s movements were correlated with practical events on earth, like the weather, river levels and grain harvests. I think that this correction in the origin story of tracking Jupiter’s rhythms will be a useful metaphor for you in 2020. It’s likely you will come to understand your past in ways that are different from what you’ve believed up until now. Your old tales will change.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): China produces

the most apples in the world. The United States is second. That wasn’t always true. When Europeans first reached the shores of the New World, crab apple was the only apple species that grew natively. But the invaders planted other varieties that they brought with them. They also imported the key to all future proliferation: honeybees, champion pollinators, which were previously absent from the land that many indigenous people called Turtle Island. I see 2020 as a time for you to accomplish the equivalent, in your own sphere, of getting the pollination you need. What are the fertilizing influences that will help you accomplish your goals?

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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