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YEAR 55, NO. 37 SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2017

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Young Visions ‘Let Equality Flourish’ Detail of poster by Zoe Jaros

MARIN YOUTH EXPRESS FEELINGS ABOUT THE WORLD THROUGH ART

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DiD you know?

Violence Hurts us All

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Assault • Child Abuse • Domestic Violence Hate Crime • Elder Abuse • Fraud • Homicide Robbery • Sexual Assault • Teen Violence Advocates at the Marin County District Attorney’s Office are here to help crime victims and witnesses to a crime.

CalVCB can help pay expenses that result when a violent crime occurs, if there is no other source of reimbursement. Victims of crime who have been injured or have been threatened with injury may be eligible for help.

• CalVCB covers medical and dental treatment, mental health services, funeral and burial expenses, home security systems, residential crime scene cleanup, and emergency relocation.

• Victims, their family members, or other dependents may be eligible.

• If a person is disabled as a result of the crime, CalVCB also assists with wage loss, dependent support loss, job retraining, and home or vehicle modifications depending upon the crime.

• If a victim needs to relocate for their own safety or emotional well-being, CalVCB can help pay for first and last month’s rent, deposits, temporary lodging, and other critical necessities such as food, gas, or moving trucks to get established.

• Minors who suffer emotional injuries as a result of witnessing a violent crime may be eligible for mental health counseling.

• The program does not cover property losses, in most cases.

For more information on eligibility requirements or assistance with applying to the program, please contact your local District Attorney’s Victim-Witness Program advocate or CalVCB directly at 1-800-777-9229 or visit https://victims.ca.gov/victims/

Call the Victim witness Division at the

Marin County District Attorney’s Office 415.473.5080

1200 Fifth Ave., Suite 200 San Rafael, CA 94901 Phone: 415.485.6700 Fax: 415.485.6266 E-Mail: letters@pacificsun.com

Tanya Henry

If you or someone close to you were injured or threatened with injury in a violent crime, the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) may be able to cover certain crime-related expenses.

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Not toWorry

Somewhat mitigating the concerns that robotic technology will take over jobs from human beings is reassuring news from the dairy industry that cows seem to enjoy: 1) the freedom to relate to robot milkers whenever they want to, and 2) the consistency of robot milkers’ ‘handling’ of their udders and teats. Since such good energy infuses the milk, this is good news for consumers.

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Don’t just be sour Don’t frown and glower Don’t crouch and cower Beneath Trump Tower It’s no real bower Now is the hour It’s time to scour Reclaim our power Be the truth’s vower Let our hearts flower Let our lights shower Make America Really great again America first No mistake, amen!

—Raymond Bart Vespe

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Letters

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By Howard Rachelson

1 San Francisco has fog, La La Land has smog and Hawaii has what?

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2 Who was America’s first First Lady?

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3 The longest living land animal is vegetarian, moves about 1 mile per hour and can live 150 years or more.

What is it?

4 Can you name three Woody Allen movies that were shot and set in San Francisco? Which one is shown here?

5 The U.S. is the world’s fifth largest producer of potatoes, and Russia is the

third largest. What are the world’s top two potato-producing countries (measured in tonnes)?

6 Kids—this is for you: Rub-a-dub-dub, three men in a tub, and who do you think they be?

7 What are four European language names that begin with ‘B’ and end with ‘ian’?

8 In 1977, Quarterback Joe Montana led what very popular college football team to 11 wins and one loss, and the national championship?

9 What percent of the 50 U.S. states border Canada?

10 What three-letter word goes with tennis, television and table-ready?

BONUS QUESTION: The shopping experience was greatly simplified in 1937 after the Humpty Dumpty supermarket in Oklahoma City introduced what?

Howard Rachelson invites you to his next team trivia contest on Tuesday, September 19 at Restaurant Taste on Fourth Street in San Rafael, inside Copperfield’s Books. Free, with prizes; 6:30pm. Contact Howard at howard1@triviacafe.com, and visit triviacafe.com for the web’s best questions. ▼ On the same day that a Tiburon man murdered a doe and her fawn for eating in his yard, a person attempted to asphyxiate kittens on a boat in San Rafael.

Tiburon police responded to a call of gunfire early Saturday morning, September 2, and found two deer seriously injured by a pellet gun.

After a protracted period of suffering, both the mother and her baby succumbed to their wounds and died on the scene.

Resident Mark Thomas Dickinson, 54, was arrested on suspicion of felony animal cruelty and released on bail. “He said he was sick of the deer eating his expensive landscaping,” Tiburon Police Sergeant Steve Hahn explained to Marin Humane, which picked up the dead animals for further examination.

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▼ A few miles away, a litter of seven kitties, including two left to die in a cooler bag that was zipped closed, were rescued from a vessel at the San Rafael Yacht Club by a joint operation between the Marin County Sheriff’s office and the San Rafael Police Department. The babies were taken to the vet at Marin Humane.

“Bad guy is in custody facing Animal Cruelty charges,” reported the Marin County Sheriff’s office on their Facebook page. Unfortunately, the suspect’s name hasn’t yet been released.

We’re almost speechless and bet you feel the same, but we need our voices heard loud and clear about animal abuse. Contact the Marin County District Attorney to ensure that these atrocious crimes are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, including jailtime.—Nikki Silverstein

Got a Hero or a Zero? Please send submissions to nikki_silverstein@yahoo.com.

Toss roses, hurl stones with more Heroes and Zeros at ›› pacificsun.com

State Sen. Bill Dodd’s SB 135 legislation, awaiting final approval from the Assembly Education Committee, would update web literacy practices in California.

Fake Out

Bill Dodd pushes media literacy for next gen students and teachers By Chris Rooney

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ust because your kid— or grandkid—knows more about technology than you’ll ever grasp, doesn’t mean that these youngsters are all that savvy when it comes to professional manipulators.

And having super-fast thumbs for texting doesn’t necessarily translate into super-smarts.

Technology continues to have

a growing impact on the media landscape. Yet it’s still very much like the Wild West: Uncontrolled and easily abused by today’s version of the slick gunslinger, the disseminator of fake news.

“The amount of fake news going around on social media during the presidential campaign forced a lot of people to take notice of the problem,” says State Sen. Bill

Dodd, D-Napa. “Stanford University came out with an academic study that found a staggering percentage of students from middle school through college couldn’t identify legitimate reporting from advertisements or content from interest groups. Seeing concrete academic research on the scope of the problem really underscored the need to act.”

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Upfront

Dodd’s form of action is SB 135, legislation meant to create and make available a media literacy curriculum for grades K–12. The bill, which already passed the Senate, “aims to combat fake news and ensure students have the tools to succeed in the digital age,” Dodd said. The bill “will also advance media-literacy training opportunities for teachers in California.” That means that the educators will also be educated.

“In the history of the world, media and information has never been more readily available than it is today,” Dodd says. “However, the amount of fake news and misinformation has also been climbing. Debating policy goals or the best ways to achieve them is a bedrock of our democracy, but those discussions need to be grounded in reality.”

Dodd says educators support the bill.

“Much web literacy we’ve seen either gets students to look at web pages and think about them, or teaches them to publish and produce things on the web,” says Nathan Libecap, teacherlibrarian at Casa Grande High School in Petaluma. “While both these activities are useful, neither addresses real problems students confront evaluating the information that streams to them daily. They need concrete strategies and tactics for tracing claims to sources and for analyzing the nature and reliability of those sources.”

Libecap said the bill addresses key issues in media education.

“The cost is minimal when we think about helping students— our future voters, consumers, civic and business leaders—learn skills that they can use to not only avoid online scams,” he says, “but to determine the legitimacy and accuracy of the information that they will use when making life choices, whether they are related to their health, economics or politics.”

Noting that some schools have taken their own steps in media literacy, Dodd says, “we need all students across the state to get a comprehensive education.

My bill leaves the development of the curriculum to education professionals and won’t tell people what to think. It will simply help them evaluate and weigh information and media they consume.”Y

First Prize (age 12-14): ‘Let Equality Flourish,’ by Zoe Jaros

First Prize (age 15-18): ‘Summer of Love,’ by Rachel Shindelus

Poster Child Winners Revealed in Art Contest

By Molly Oleson

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his spring, the Pacific Sun, in partnership with pro bono producer Bruce Burtch, Rileystreet Art Supply, Haight Street Art Center, The Rock Poster Society and Bank of Marin, launched the Summer of Love 50th Anniversary Youth Poster Contest—an opportunity for the young people of Marin, ages 12-18, to design a poster that would

communicate their hopes and concerns for the world.

Colorful, thoughtful and powerful posters—92 in total— came pouring in, illustrating everything from the animals affected by climate change, to hands behind the “bars” of the American flag to a bleeding LGBTQ flag. Published here are details of the first-, second- and third-place

winning posters in two categories— ages 12-14 and ages 15-18—along with two honorable mentions and five finalists in each category, and a Producer’s Award. The winners were announced at a reception at Rileystreet on Friday, September 8.

“I was overwhelmed,” Burtch says of the young artists’ creativity and messages. “I was just knocked out by the level of work. It went beyond my expectations.”

Burtch, who dreamed up the contest, says that he was recently reminded of his youth, when the Vietnam War was raging, and he was motivated to protest peacefully. “I wondered, ‘Do kids [today] have a platform to express their views?’”

Racial inequality, gender inequality and pay inequality are

Second Prize (age 15-18): ‘Our Time,’ by Haley Bjursten

Bruce Burtch

Third Prize (age 12-14): ‘Different Paths,’

by Natalia Contreras

just some of the issues that are still prevalent in today’s society, Burtch says. “I really felt that the youth of Marin have just as much to be concerned about as we did back in the ’60s and ’70s. And so this contest was all about giving them a voice. It gave them a way of actively participating, both intellectually and artistically, in what is going on.”

The contest garnered support from the Marin County Office of Education, local mayors, school principals, teachers and parents, and the panel of judges included Burtch, Bente Mirow, of Rileystreet, artist John Mavroudis and myself.

“I remember my formative years and how much opportunities to be creative—and the resulting encouragement—meant to me at

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Second Prize (age 12-14): ‘Stars & Bars,’

by Gloria Diaz

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Third Prize (age 15-18): ‘Immigration— Freedom,’ by Marta Tobar

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Producer’s Award: ‘Global Warming,’

by Cindy Tran, age 16

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Finalist (age 15-18): ‘Immigrants Should be Given Amnesty,’ by Justin Sanchez

Finalist (age 15-18): ‘Breathe,’

by Rose Curfman

Finalist (age 15-18): ‘Women are our Future,’ by Colette Berkenfield

the time,” Mavroudis says. “I love the fact that this younger generation is so engaged and creative on the vital issues of the day.”

Burtch says that viewing all of the posters on the wall together, after honoring the young artists, nearly brought him to tears. “We gave them the platform,” he says proudly.

“But look at what they did with that platform.”Y The winning posters can be viewed through October 12 at Rileystreet Art Supply, 1138 Fourth Street, San Rafael; they will later be displayed at the Marin Center and Haight Street Art Center.

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Finalist (age 15-18): ‘Unite Together,’

by Karla Bustamente

Finalist (age 12-14): ‘Perspectives,’

by Carter West

Finalist (age 12-14): ‘More Art Less War,’

by Estella Cruz

Finalist (age 15-18): ‘Respect Regardless of my Dress,’ by Ada Huttula

Finalist (age 12-14): ‘Threat to Our Flag,’

by Alex Marshall

Honorable Mention (age 15-18): ‘Climate Change is Real,’ by Kelly Abey

Honorable Mention (age 15-18): ‘Everyone Deserves Love,’ by Joelle Boatwright

Finalist (age 12-14): ‘We Shall Be Free,’

by Nicole Everage

Finalist (age 12-14): ‘Beyond Bullying,’

by Genevieve Davidson

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Honorable Mention (age 12-14): ‘My Struggle,’ by Natalie Chavarria

Honorable Mention (age 12-14): ‘Rewriting a Space Program,’ by Mishka Shirin-Stroh

Love’s Labour’s Lost Shakespeare’s glittering comedy of wordplay and wit.

Now through September 24

Forest Meadows Amphitheater Dominican University, San Rafael Tickets: 415.499.4488 • marinshakespeare.org Tanya Henry

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The annual National Heirloom Expo in Santa Rosa features hundreds of varieties of organically grown heirloom squash, tomatoes and watermelon.

FOOD & DRINK

Passion Project The National Heirloom Expo Recap

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here is no other festival that conjures up my hippie roots (pun intended) quite like the annual National Heirloom Expo in Santa Rosa. The mix of gardeners, activists, farmers and hipsters who flock to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds for three days to learn about seed sharing, sustainable farming practices and food policy takes me back to my childhood, where I was raised on a farm six miles up a dirt road with no electricity.

Perhaps the only thing in greater abundance than the hundreds of varieties of organically grown heirloom squash, tomatoes and watermelon, is passion. The Expo, which took place Sept. 5-7, included an impressive speaker lineup that featured 80 of the country’s leading experts and most dedicated advocates in multiple fields including permaculture, seed sharing and non-GMO activism.

Albert Straus, founder and CEO of Straus Family Creamery and longtime advocate of organic and non-GMO dairy production, spoke

about environmental stewardship and the importance of family farming. Robert Kennedy joined Dr. Vandana Shiva for a panel discussion on ways to save our seeds from the likes of Monsanto and corporate interests. Ronnie Cummins, executive director of the Organic Consumers Association, gave salient advice to a rapt audience on effective ways to attain “global prosperity.”

Vendors exhibited everything from heirloom seed packets and irrigation supplies, to fairtrade chocolate and hemp-made garments, while a nearby stage featured a steady stream of live, toetapping bluegrass music.

The Heirloom Expo boasts a small town state fair sensibility, combined with a strong dose of Northern California activism. There is a reason that it reminds me of California circa the 1970s—the issues continue to be as relevant and critical today as they were four decades ago.Y Learn more at theheirloomexpo.com.

WELLNESS

The ABCs of CBD How cannabinoids put the ‘medical’ in medical marijuana

By Maria Grusauskas

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rayer, meditation and eating chocolate are three ways to increase levels of anandamide—one of the body’s endogenous (that is, manufactured in the brain) cannabinoids, or endocannabinoids.

I start with anandamide because, for one, it is known as the “bliss molecule”—its name derived from the Sanskrit for “inner bliss.”

Acting similarly to THC and CBD (cannabidiol)—two of more than 150 cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant—it dulls pain, and helps us to quickly forget it. It’s responsible for runner’s high, for instance. I also begin with this molecule because its discovery in 1992—by Raphael

Mechoulam of Israel, 30 years after he discovered THC—helped shed light on the body’s endocannabinoid system, or ECS. The ECS acts as a homeostatic buffer, and helps to keep our neurotransmitter levels in proper balance. In the words of Michael Pollan in The Botany of Desire, it seems to exist as a natural curative for the “routine slings and arrows of life.” It does this via cannabinoid receptors found throughout the body— predominantly in the brain, central nervous system and the immune system.

“Just to put it into perspective,” says Santa Cruz-area chiropractor Dr. Michelle Bean, “we don’t have receptors on our brain that directly bind Vitamin B. Or Omega-3s.” There

is no other known plant extract, she says, that can directly bind receptors on the brain and have an immediate and direct influence on the brain and central nervous system.

But if our bodies are already equipped with their own natural endocannabinoids, why should we need the aid of a plant’s cannabinoids?

This is one of many questions addressed by Bean and LeTa Jussila, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, in their free weekly classes about CBD. One answer is that our ECSs are being compromised by depleted diets, environmental toxins and stress. Too often these days, we’re living stressed-out lifestyles, says Bean. “It’s like having one foot on

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Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of more than 150 cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. Shown here is the high-CBD strain ACDC.

the gas and one foot on the brake.

We are not designed to do that.

The fight-or-flight system in our body is designed to be used quickly, and then come back to rest. The sympathetic nervous system and the immune system do not operate at the same time.”

Dr. Ethan Russo has been studying CBD for two decades, and in 2001 introduced the concept of clinical endocannabinoid deficiency. “If you don’t have enough endocannabinoids, you have pain where there shouldn’t be pain,” said Russo in a recent interview with Project CBD. In other words, explains Bean, “When we don’t have a healthy endocannabinoid tone, our pain threshold starts to diminish. So stimuli that would typically not induce pain or disease starts to induce pain and disease.”

One of CBD’s many benefits to the human system is that it slows the breakdown of anandamide, extending the bliss molecule’s effects. It also ignites pathways of arachidonoylglycerol, or 2AG, another endocannabinoid responsible for modulating many systems—including shutting down inflammatory processes in the body, a leading cause of disease, says Bean.

Bean and Jussila began their research of CBD after Bean saw it change her mother’s life. After three spinal surgeries, her mother was in constant pain. “Within two days of administering different types of CBD and THC, her pain dropped from a chronic 15-year cycle of 10-plus to about a six. At the end of the week, she dropped down to a zero,” Bean says.

Ailments that CBD is showing promise in helping include seizures, Parkinson’s disease, brain inflammation, depression, anxiety, sleep and mood disorders, and the growth of cancerous tumors.

As CBD becomes widely available at health food stores, Bean cautions consumers to choose organicallysourced, non-GMO products. She also raises a point that is all too relevant to medicinal plants in the face of big pharma: “We have to know, especially in countries like ours that are so reductionist, that the cannabis plant has more than 150 cannabinoids for a reason— terpenes and flavonoids that work synergistically. The fear is we’re going to start extracting just the CBD, synthesizing it in labs and giving it in pill form to people.

It’s already happening with two pharmaceutical companies.”Y

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Movies

• New Movies This Week •

By Matthew Stafford

Fri. September 15 - Thu. September 21 • American Assassin (1:51) CIA agents Sanaa Lathan and Michael Keaton team up with a Turkish spy to take down a rogue spook itching to start a war in the Middle East.

• Beach Rats (1:35) Harrowing comingof-age drama about a Brooklyn teen torn between his judgmental family, delinquent pals and older-man hookups.

• Columbus (1:44) Minimalist mood piece eavesdrops on the developing relationship between an Ohio architecture student and a stranded Chinese tourist.

• Concerto: A Beethoven Journey (1:33) Documentary focuses on acclaimed pianist Leif Ove Andsnes as he explores Ludwig’s life and work and takes on his five piano concertos.

• The Dark Tower (1:35) Stephen King horror Western stars Idris Elba as a wandering gunslinger beset by alt-dimensional phenomena; Ron Howard directs.

• Dolores (1:38) Insightful docu-biography of Dolores Huerta, the largely unsung feminist activist whose work with the UFW changed the country’s political landscape.

• E.T. The Extraterrestrial (1:55) A friendly critter from outer space upends the lives of a group of suburban youngsters; Steven Spielberg directs Drew Barrymore and company.

• The Fencer (1:38) Finnish drama about a haunted WWII vet who confronts his demons as a fencing instructor in a Sovietheld Estonian village.

• The Force (1:33) Sundance-winning documentary focuses on the Oakland Police Department’s struggles to reform itself as the Black Lives Matter movement takes hold across the country.

• The Glass Castle (2:07) Jeannette Walls’ memoir hits the big screen with Brie Larson as a willful young woman and Woody Harrelson as her eccentric yet loving father.

• Hazlo Como Hombre (1:49) The lives of two couples are thrown into farcical disarray when one of the guys realizes he’s gay.

• Home Again (1:37) Romantic comedy stars Reese Witherspoon as a single mom who adopts a new family of roustabout filmmakers and finds love in the process.

• IT (2:15) Stephen King horror story about an evil clown’s reign of terror; Bill Skarsgård is Pennywise.

• Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2:21) The elite British intelligence agency is back, teaming up with Statesman (its U.S. counterpart) to foil one fiendish plot or another; Elton John stars!

• Leap! (1:29) Family-friendly cartoon about a young orphan who follows her dream to Paris’ Ballet School of the Opéra; Elle Fanning vocalizes.

• Logan Lucky (1:59) Steven Soderbergh comedy about an improbable speedway heist by inept amateur criminals Daniel Craig, Channing Tatum, Seth MacFarlane and Katie Holmes.

• Mother! (1:55) Darren Aronofsky horror inferno about the lethal nature of love and sacrifice stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Ed Harris, Javier Bardem and Jennifer Lawrence.

• National Theatre London: Yerma (2:00) Billie Piper delivers a legendary performance as Federico García Lorca’s driven young woman pathologically desperate to bear a child.

• The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (1:26) Surly Squirrel and his all-animal band are back and battling the destruction of their parkland habitat; Jackie Chan and Maya Rudolph lend voice.

• Rebel in the Rye (1:49) Biopic stars Nicholas Hoult as J.D. Salinger, lover, fighter (in WWII) and famously reclusive author of The Catcher in the Rye. • Rooted in Peace (1:37) Wide-ranging documentary looks at the steps we humans need to take to heal the planet and the violence within ourselves; Pete Seeger, Desmond Tutu and Deepak Chopra offer insights.

• Royal Shakespeare Company: Titus Andronicus (3:00) Direct from Stratford-upon-Avon it’s the Bard’s bloody masterpiece of cannibalism, rape and revenge in decaying imperial Rome.

• Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World (1:43) Documentary celebrates the powerful Native American harmonies and melodies that have influenced popular music for decades; Tony Bennett, Quincy Jones, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Iggy Pop share insights.

• Sidemen: Long Road to Glory (1:17) Music-filled documentary celebrates the life and work of Delta bluesmen Hubert Sumlin, Pinetop Perkins and Willie Big Eyes Smith.

• Spider-Man: Homecoming (2:00) Tom Holland stars as a rebooted new Spidey working out the kinks of superheroism; Michael Keaton co-stars as The Falcon.

• Stage Russia: The Seagull (3:50) Chekhov’s chamber portrait of theatrical temperament and personality is presented direct from Moscow’s Satirikon Theatre.

• Tulip Fever (1:47) Alicia Vikander as a 17th century Dutch orphan trying to escape her loveless marriage by cornering the tulip market.

• Viceroy’s House (1:47) Sumptuous period piece about India’s 1947 transition from British rule to independence; Tanveer Ghani and Hugh Bonneville are Nehru and Mountbatten.

• Wind River (1:51) FBI agent Elizabeth Olsen teams up with world-weary tracker Jeremy Renner to solve a mysterious murder on a local reservation.

Because there were too many movies playing this week to list, we have omitted some of the movie summaries and times for those that have been playing for multiple weeks. We apologize for the inconvenience.

American Assassin (R)

Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1, 4, 7:10, 9:55; Sun-Wed 1, 4, 7:10 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7, 9:40; Sat-Sun 1, 4:15, 7, 9:40 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:30, 2:15, 4:55, 7:35, 10:25 Rowland: FriWed 10:30, 1:05, 4, 7, 10 Regency: Fri-Sat 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:10; Sun, Wed 11; • Beach Rats (R) Mon-Tue 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45; Thu 12:15, 2:45, 5:15 Cars 3 (G) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:15, 1:55, 4:30 Columbus (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri-Sun 3:45 • Concerto: A Beethoven Journey (Not Rated) Lark: Wed 6:30 The Dark Tower (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 7:05, 9:30 Despicable Me 3 (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:25, 9:50 Rafael: Fri-Sun 6, 8:15; Mon-Thu 6 • Dolores (Not Rated) Fairfax: Sun, Wed 2, 7 Regency: Sun, Wed 2, 7 • E.T. The Extraterrestrial (PG) The Fencer (Not Rated) Rafael: Sat-Sun 1:45; Mon-Thu 8:15 Rafael: Fri, Mon-Thu 5:45; Sat 1:15; Sun 3:45 (filmmaker Peter • The Force (Not Rated) Nicks in person) The Glass Castle (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Wed 12:30, 6:45 Northgate: Fri-Mon 2, 8; Tue-Wed 11:05, 2, 5, 8 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:25, 2:55, 5:20, 7:50, 10:15 • Hazlo Como Hombre (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1:05, 3:40, 6:40, 9:20; Sun-Wed 1:05, 3:40, 6:40 • Home Again (PG-13) Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 7:15, 9:45; Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:35, 3, 5:30, 7:55, 10:20 Playhouse: Fri 4, 7, 9:35; Sat 1:15, 4, 7, 9:35; Sun 1:15, 4, 7; Mon-Wed 4, 7 IT (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:35, 1:15, 3:40, 4:20, 6:45, 7:30, 9:50; SunWed 12:35, 1:15, 3:40, 4:20, 6:45, 7:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:40, 1:10, 2:45, 4:15, 5:50, 7:20, 8:55, 10:25 Playhouse: Fri 3:45, 5:45, 6:45, 8:50, 9:45; Sat 12:45, 3:45, 5:45, 6:45, 8:50, 9:45; Sun 12:45, 3:45, 5:45, 6:45; Mon-Wed 3:45, 5:45, 6:45 Rowland: Fri-Wed 10:15, 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20 Cinema: Thu 7, 10:15 Northgate: Thu 7, 8:40, 10:20 • Kingsman: The Golden Circle (R) Leap! (PG) Fairfax: Fri-Wed 12:10, 2:30, 4:45 Northgate: Fri-Wed 12:10, 2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:35 Playhouse: Fri, Mon-Wed 3:30; Sat-Sun 1, 3:30 Logan Lucky (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 3:30, 9:40; Sun-Wed 3:30 Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:05, 1:50, 4:45, 7:30, 10:20 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:35, 1:30, 4:25, 7:20, 10:15; Sun-Thu 10:35, • Mother! (R) 1:30, 4:25, 7:20 Sequoia: Fri 4:10, 7, 9:45; Sat 1:25, 4:10, 7, 9:45; Sun 1:25, 4:10, 7; Mon-Wed 4:10, 7 • National Theatre London: Yerma (Not Rated) Lark: Thu 7:30 Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (PG) Northgate: Fri-Wed 11:55, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:20 Rafael: Fri-Sun 4, 6:15, 8:30; Mon-Thu 6:15-8:30 • Rebel in the Rye (PG-13) Lark: Tue 6:30 • Rooted in Peace (Not Rated) • Royal Shakespeare Company: Titus Andronicus (Not Rated) Lark: Sun 1 Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World (Not Rated) Rafael: Sat-Sun 1:30 • Sidemen: Long Road to Glory (Not Rated) Rafael: Sat 5:45 (music journalist Tony Conley in person); Sun 6:15 Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Wed 1, 7:15, 10:15; 3D showtime at 4:10 • Stage Russia: The Seagull (Not Rated) Lark: Sat 1 Regency: Fri-Sat 10:45, 1:25, 4:05, 7, 9:45; Sun-Wed 10:45, • Tulip Fever (R) 1:25, 4:05, 7 Rafael: Fri 3:30, 8; Sat 3:30, 8:20; Sun 1:15, 8; Mon-Thu 8 • Viceroy’s House (Not Rated) Wind River (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 7, 9:35; Sun-Wed 7 Larkspur Landing: Fri, Mon-Wed 6:45, 9:25; Sat-Sun 1:15, 4, 6:45, 9:25 Regency: FriSat 11:20, 2:20, 5, 7:40, 10:20; Sun-Wed 11:20, 2:20, 5, 7:40 Rowland: Fri-Wed 11, 2, 5, 8, 10:40 Wonder Woman (PG-13) Northgate: Fri-Mon 12:20, 3:45, 6:55, 10:10

Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm.

CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, 388-4862 Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, 924-6505 Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax, 453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 924-5111 Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur, 461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael, 800-326-3264 Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon, 435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, 454-1222 Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda, 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato, 800-326-3264

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The film ‘Dolores’ tells the story of Dolores Huerta, a working-class mother who helped create a farmers’ union in the 1950s.

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eter Bratt’s documentary Dolores will make an audience feel braver about the current political situation—it’ll put some steel in their spines. Bratt gives deserved attention to Dolores Huerta, the co-founder of the United Farm Workers (UFW), who fought side-by-side with the more famous Cesar Chavez.

It’s an amazing story. A two-time divorcee from Stockton with 11 children battled the machismo of the UFW, as well as the growers who ran their fiefdoms with a squalor equaled only in the American South.

Huerta was a shrewd, handsome woman and a commanding speaker.

She brought in followers, many of them female: Hard to resist the appeal of an activist job that offers $5 a week and all you can eat. As the organization’s fame spread, 1968 Democratic presidential frontrunner Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) arrived in Kern County with a UFW badge on his lapel, to talk tough to the local sheriff who’d been making

Minority Report-style arrests of the protestors he thought were likely about to commit a crime.

Given the size of the giants she was fighting, it’s surprising that Huerta could keep her focus. The expansion of the farmworkers’ protest into the larger 1960s movement helped get the message across, as grape and lettuce boycotts led to picket lines around major supermarkets.

Huerta became an all-purpose social justice warrior, seen wherever the action was: Marching for abortion rights, or on the picket line at Standing Rock. In 1988, when she was at an AIDS protest, a San Francisco Police Department riot cop’s baton broke three of her ribs and ruptured her spleen; at age 58 she was hospitalized and left bedridden for months.

Huerta remains mysterious—we hear about her love of music and dance, but there’s no key to her bravery or her unwillingness to succumb to rage or grief. The secret must be hers—a commitment that you only see in one in a million people.Y

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Due to limited space this week, most Sonoma and Napa listings have been cut from the calendar. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Concerts MARIN COUNTY Black Uhuru First reggae band to win a Grammy Award returns to Marin for an evening of true roots reggae with support from IrieFuse. Sep 16, 9pm. $32-$37. Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.3850.

ECHO Chamber Orchestra Intimate and collaborative orchestra performs a program titled “Motion & Stillness” with selections from Bach, Haydn and other classical composers. Sep 17, 7:30pm. $20 donation. First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo, 72 Kensington Rd, San Anselmo. 415.300.7962.

Los Pinguos Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and now based in Los Angeles, the Latin folk band grooves with Spanish guitars and upbeat rhythms. Sep 15, 8pm. $20-$35.

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

SONOMA COUNTY Old Grove Festival Benefit for Stewards of the Coast & Redwoods features Dead Winter Carpenters and One Grass Two Grass playing under the forest canopy. Sep 16, 4:30pm. $10$30 and up. Redwood Forest Theater, 17000 Armstrong Woods Rd, Guerneville, oldgrovefestival.org.

Shimshai Peacewave Productions presents a spirited dance concert with acclaimed reggae, world and jazz multi-instrumentalist. Sep 16, 8pm. $20-$25. Subud Hall, 234 Hutchins Ave, Sebastopol, shimshai.com.

Tribal Seeds & Pepper Two massively popular reggae acts coheadline a pop-up festival hosted by California Roots, with support from reggae rockers Fortunate Youth and surf pop band Aloha Radio. Sep 15, 6pm. $35. SOMO Village Event Center, 1100 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, somoconcerts.com.

NAPA COUNTY For the Love of Music Fall concert features a fusion chamber orchestra of local musicians exploring classical pieces that embrace the spirit of harvest. Sep 17, 3pm. Free. Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr, Yountville. 707.944.9900.

Willie K Hawaiian guitar virtuoso moves between rock, blues, jazz and others genres with a laid back charm. Sep 16, 6pm. $35. The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, 500 First St, Napa. 707.967.2530.

Dave Mason Legendary British rocker, best known for cofounding the band Traffic, brings his “Alone Together Again” tour to Napa. Sep 17, 8pm. $45-$75. Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third St, Napa. 707.259.0123.

Clubs & Venues MARIN The Belrose Thurs, open mic night. 1415 Fifth Ave, San Rafael. 415.454.6422.

Fenix Sep 13, pro blues jam with Wayne “Guitar” Sanders. Sep 14, Harold Day Experience. Sep 15, Shahyar Ghanbari with Farzad Arjmand.

Sep 16, Rebel Rebel. Sep 17, 11:30am, Sunday brunch with Flowtilla. Sep 17, 6:30pm, Honee Parks & Tanjanae. Sep 20, pro blues jam. 919 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.813.5600.

George’s Nightclub Sat, DJ party. Sun, Banda Night. 842 Fourth St, San Rafael. 415.226.0262.

HopMonk Novato Sep 14, Country Line Dancing. Sep 15, Illeagles. Sep 17, 6pm, Robbie Fulks and Kelly McFarling. 224 Vintage Way, Novato.

415.892.6200.

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery Sep 13, Koolerator. Sep 20, Just Friends. 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax. 415.485.1005.

Marin Country Mart Sep 15, 6pm, Friday Night Jazz with Rou Manouche. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5700.

19 Broadway Club Sep 14, Hotter Than Helga. Sep 15, 5:30pm, Todos Santos. Sep 15, 9:30pm, Rockskool. Sep 16, Rex Suru & Cherubim Vibes. Sep 17, Dale Alstrom’s Jazz Society. Sep 18, open mic. Sep 20, songwriters in the round with Danny Uzi. 17 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax. 415.459.1091.

No Name Bar Sep 13, Robert Elmond Stone and friends. Sep 14, Jesse Lee Kincaid Band. Sep 15, Michael Aragon Quartet. Sep 16, Chris Saunders Band. Sep 17, Migrant Pickers and friends. Sep

18, Kimrea & the Dreamdogs. Sep 19, open mic. Sep 20, singer-songwriter showcase. 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1392.

Old St Hilary’s Landmark Sep 17, 4pm, “Equilux” autumn concert with Caroluna. 201 Esperanza, Tiburon.

415.435.1853.

Osteria Divino Sep 13, Jonathan Poretz. Sep 14, Passion Habanera. Sep 15, Nick Culp Trio. Sep 16, Walter Earl Trio. Sep 17, Dan Zemelman Trio. Sep 19, Michael Fecskes. Sep 20, Con Quimba. 37 Caledonia St, Sausalito.

415.331.9355.

Panama Hotel Restaurant Sep 13, EMK. Sep 14, the Buzz. Sep 19, Ricki Rush. Sep 20, J Kevin Durkin. 4 Bayview St, San Rafael. 415.457.3993.

Peri’s Silver Dollar Sep 13, the New Sneakers. Sep 14, Mark’s Jam Sammich. Sep 15, Talley Up. Sep 16, Friends on Fire. Sep 17, Grateful Sundays. Sep 18, open mic. Sep 19, the Bad Hombres. Sep 20, the Elvis Johnson Soul Revue. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. 415.459.9910.

Rancho Nicasio Sep 17, 4pm, BBQ on the Lawn with Soul Ska and Beso Negro. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio.

415.662.2219.

Rickey’s Restaurant & Bar Sep 15, Andoni. Sep 16, Tracy Rose Trio. 250 Entrada Dr, Novato. 415.883.9477.

Sausalito Seahorse Wed, Milonga with Marcelo Puig and Seth Asarnow. Sep 14, Donna D’Acuti. Sep 15, B Sharp Blues Band. Sep 16, 12:30pm, Lau and friends. Sep 16, 8pm, Sang Matiz. Sep 17, 5pm, Mazacote. Sep 19, Noel Jewkes and friends.

305 Harbor View Dr, Sausalito. 415.331.2899.

Smiley’s Schooner Saloon Sep 14, Lia Menaker. Sep 15, Savannah Blu. Sep 16, Caitlin Jemma. 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas.

415.868.1311.

Spitfire Lounge Second Thursday of every month, DJ Romestallion. Third Friday of every month, DJ Jimmy Hits. 848 B St, San Rafael.

415.454.5551.

Sweetwater Music Hall Sep 14-15, 8pm, Jamestown Revival. Soldout. Sep 17, 11am, Window Trio. Sep 17, 8pm, Sinkane. Sep 18, open mic with Austin DeLone. 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley.

415.388.3850.

Taste of Rome Sep 16, the 7th Sons. 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.7660.

Terrapin Crossroads Sep 13, the Casual Coalition. Sep 14, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs. Sep 15, Top 40 Friday dance party. Sep 16, 12:30pm, Electric Brunch. Sep 17, 3:30pm, “Stories & Songs” with Phil Lesh and friends. Sep 17, 7:30pm, Kate Gaffney Band. Sep 18, Grateful Monday with Scott Guberman and friends. Sep 19, Colonel & the Mermaids with Alex Koford.

Sep 20, Nathan Moore Band. 100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael. 415.524.2773.

Throckmorton Theatre Sep 13, 12pm, Matt Venuti. Sep 16, 3pm, Music Beyond Borders with Ian Dogole. Sep 16, 8pm, the Marinfidels. Sep 20, 12pm, Ian Scarfe. 142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

Trek Winery Sep 15, Amy Wigton. 1026 Machin Ave, Novato. 415.899.9883.

SONOMA Bear Republic Brew Company Lakeside Sep 14, 6pm, Bear Republic Brewing Co. Grand Opening with the Rhythm Drivers.

5000 Roberts Lake Rd, Rohnert Park.

707.585.2722.

Brewsters Beer Garden Sep 14, 5pm, Bourbon & Bluegrass with Pacific Drive. Sep 15, 5pm, the Restless Sons.

Sep 16, 3pm, the Dylan Black Project. Sep 17, 3pm, Z and the Benders. 229 Water St N, Petaluma. 707.981.8330.

Green Music Center Sep 16, Common. 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

Green Music Center Schroeder Hall Sep 14, 6:30pm, Jewish Music Series with Sharon Goldman. 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, 866.955.6040.

HopMonk Sebastopol Sep 14, Blue Summit. Sep 15, Wonderbread 5. Sep 16, Louisiana Love Act with Melvin Seals. Sep 20, Songwriters in the Round. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. 707.829.7300.

HopMonk Sonoma Sep 15, 6pm, Clay Bell. Sep 15, 8pm, John Lester. Sep 16, 1pm, Greg Lamboy. Sep 16, 8pm, Kyle Williams. Sep 17, 1pm, Nate Lopez.

691 Broadway, Sonoma. 707.935.9100.

Lagunitas Amphitheaterette Sep 19, Nick Waterhouse. 1280 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. 707.778.8776.

Lagunitas Tap Room Sep 13, Vandella. Sep 14, Travis Hayes. Sep 15, the Royal Deuces. Sep 16, Fog Swamp.

Sep 17, Blues Rocket. Sep 20, Ragtag

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Mansion. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael.

415.485.3438.

Mystic Theatre Sep 13, Les Nubians “Up Close & Personal” tour. Sep 14, Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra.

Sep 16, the Highway Poets with Kingsborough and John Courage Trio. 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma. 707.765.2121.

Gallery Route One Through Sep 24, “Box Show 2017,” fantastical works of art that begin with a plain wooden box are on display in the 18th annual show.

11101 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station. Wed-Mon, 11 to 5. 415.663.1347.

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Marin Community Foundation Through Sep 22, “Rising Stars,” exhibit includes seven artists who have been awarded an annual grant from the Pirkle Jones Fund. 5 Hamilton Landing, Ste 200, Novato. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5.

Blue Note Napa Sep 13, Johnny Smith. Sep 14, Rainy Eyes. Sep 15, Kyle Eastwood. Sep 16, Royal Jelly Jive.

Sep 19, the Maikai Gents. Sep 20-21, Nicolas Bearde. 1030 Main St, Napa. 707.603.1258.

Art OPENING MARIN Marin Country Mart Sep 15, “Mona Kuhn Solo Show,” International Orange Spa hosts the contemporary artist.

Reception, Sept 15 at 7pm. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur. 415.461.5700.

Marin Society of Artists Sep 14-Oct 14, “The Golden State,” features works from artists throughout California.

Reception, Sept 23 at 5pm. 1515 Third St, San Rafael. Wed-Sun, Noon to 4pm. 415.464.9561.

CONTINUING THIS WEEK MARIN Art Works Downtown Through Sep 22, “Waking Dreams,” Angelique Benicio’s paintings, sculpture and video evoke the fantasies of Grimm’s fairy tales. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael. Tues-Sat, 10 to 5. 415.451.8119.

Bay Model Visitor Center Through Sep 23, “Movement & Reflection,” Point Reyes Station artist Sue Gonzalez paints images of water inspired by Tomales Bay. 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.3871.

Belvedere-Tiburon Library Through Sep 22, “Fantasy & Reality,” oils and mixed-media works by Anne-Marie de Rivera combine European influences and Latin American folklore. 1501 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon. 415.789.2665.

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MarinMOCA Through Oct 8, “2017 Emerging Artists of Northern California,” exhibits diverse works from five talented artists. 500 Palm Dr, Novato. Wed-Fri, 11 to 4; Sat-Sun, 11 to 5.

415.506.0137.

O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Through Sep 21, “études & impromptus,” member artists Tom and Cayen Robertson display a multitude of mixed media works.

616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. Tues-Sat, 10 to 2; also by appointment. 415.388.4331.

Robert Allen Fine Art Through Sep 29, “Landscapes: Four Points of View,” group show features works on paper and canvas by Regina Case, Wendy Schwartz, Peter Loftus and Connie Smith Siegel. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. Mon-Fri, 10 to 5.

415.331.2800.

Rock Hill Gallery Through Oct 5, “Marvin Burke Exhibition,” the work of the renowned photographer features exquisite landscapes and hummingbirds. 145 Rock Hill Dr, Tiburon.

San Geronimo Valley Community Center Through Sep 30, “John Torrey & Joseph Bacon,” two Bay Area artists show new works. 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Geronimo. 415.488.8888.

Seager Gray Gallery Through Oct 1, “Joan Baez: Mischief Makers,” the songwriter, performer and activist shows off her talents in painting with a debut solo show of stunning portraits. Reception, Sep 16 at 5:30pm (RSVP required).

108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.384.8288.

Throckmorton Theatre Through Sep 30, “September Art Exhibit,” mixed-media painter and printmaker Cathy Coe shows in the Theatre Gallery, while artists Ella Cleaveland and Mercer Jackson share the Crescendo Gallery.

142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.383.9600.

Experience the visually artistic side of famed folksinger and political activist Joan Baez at the Seager/Gray Gallery in Mill Valley, where her paintings are on display through October 1.

142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 415.383.9600.

Dance Alma del Tango Studio Wednesdays, Tango 1 & 2. Sep 16, 7:30pm, Swing Dance Party & Traveling Portrait Studio. 167 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo 415.459.8966.

Events Aiding an Odyssey Hear firsthand accounts from local residents on their work to support refugees from Middle Eastern and African countries stranded in Greece. Includes dinner, drinks and exhibits. Sep 20, 6:30pm. $20. Fairfax Community Church, 2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, 415.454.6085.

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Candidates’ Reception & Endorsement Night Marin Women’s Political Action Committee welcomes political candidates from several Marin races for a meet and mingle reception followed by endorsement discussion. Sep 13, 5:30pm. $25 for reception. Whipper Snapper, 1613 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.897.1224.

Cavallo Point Lodge Through Oct 30, “Wonder & Awe,” renowned artist and award-winning filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg shows his 2D and 3D moving images, created as fine art for digital screens. 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito.

415.339.4700.

San Francisco Comedy Competition Enjoy the entire field of amazing talents vying for $15,000 in prize money and untold glory. Sat, Sep 16, 8pm. $30$50. Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.499.6800.

Circus Vargas Goggles, gears and gadgets set the stage for the original retro-futuristic production, Steam Cirque, with pre-show kids’ activities.

Sep 14-18. $17 and up. Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma, circusvargas.com.

Falkirk Cultural Center Through Sep 29, “Fall 2017 Juried Exhibition,” see some of the best artwork from local artists in the beautiful Falkirk

Tuesday Night Live See comedians Nato Green, Ngaio Bealum, Myles Weber and others. Sep 19, 8pm. $17-$27. Throckmorton Theatre,

The Commons Grand Opening & Public Celebration Headlands Center for the Arts unveils its new space with a party featuring art installations,

Book Passage Through Oct 31, “Altered Book Sculptures,” Emily Marks’ contemporary art based on classic literature displays in the gallery. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera. Daily, 9am to 9pm. 415.927.0960.

performances, family-friendly activities and more. Sep 17, 12pm. Free. Headlands Center for the Arts, 944 Fort Barry, Sausalito, 415.331.2787.

Cruisin’ the Coast Car Show Beachy car show includes live music, food, a tiki bar and more. Sep 16, 10am. $5. Bodega Bay Community Center, 2255 California 1, Bodega Bay, 707.875.9609.

Fiesta de Independencia Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with authentic food, music, games and activities for the entire family. Sep 17, 1pm. Free. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

ForWords 10th Anniversary Celebration Youth literacy lab marks a decade with special guest Brian Copeland hosting music, poetry and brunch Sep 17, 2pm. $25. St Vincent’s School, 1 St Vincent Dr, San Rafael, forwords.org.

Graduate Open House at Dominican University Admissions staff and faculty are on hand to highlight the university’s graduate programs. Sep 16, 10am. Guzman Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, 415.485.3280.

Marin Comics Fest Discover new comics and meet authors and artists at libraries and other venues throughout Marin. Through Sep 16. San Rafael Library, 1100 E St, San Rafael, srpubliclibrary.org.

Marin County Business Showcase San Rafael Chamber hosts the awardwinning business expo with hundreds of companies, food and wine tastings and a sneak preview of the Mill Valley Film Festival. Sep 13, 4pm. $5/ free with coupon. Peacock Gap Country Club, 333 Biscayne Dr, San Rafael, srchamber.com.

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Din n er & A Show ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

San Rafael Gem Faire Over 70 vendors offer fine jewelry, precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, minerals and much more at manufacturer’s prices. Sep 15-17.

503.252.8300. Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, 415.473.6400.

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Sep 22 Rock It Out! 8:00 / No Cover Debut!

Sonoma Mountain Zen Center Temple Benefit Fundraiser includes a traditional Omotesenke tea ceremony, live musical performances and a bento box lunch, with proceeds going towards construction of a new temple. Sep 16, 11am. $100/kids free. Sonoma Mountain Zen Center, 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.545.8105.

Twisted Circus Annual fundraising event includes live music from Beso Negro, Jet Black Pearl and others with food from Green Chile Kitchen, festive libations and art exhibitions. Sep 16, 7pm. $55. Art Works Downtown, 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael, 415.451.8119.

Field Trips Alcatraz Island Tour Narrated tours by local experts cruise around Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge. Sat, 2:30pm. Through Sep 30. Angel Island Tiburon Ferry, 21 Main St, Tiburon, 415.435.2131.

California Coastal Cleanup Day Join in the 33rd annual statewide effort to make a difference. Check with Bay Model for locations. Sep 16, 9am. Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.332.3871.

Fall Vagrants of Point Reyes Be on the lookout for migratory birds in the seashore walk. Sep 19, 10am. White House Pool Park, Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Pt Reyes Station.

Pug Sundays A gathering of pugs, pug owners and pug lovers. Third Sun of every month, 9am. Mill Valley Dog Park, Bayfront Park, Mill Valley.

Sunset & Bay Cruises Pack a picnic dinner and bring the whole family for a summer evening on the waters of the bay. Fri-Sat, 6:30pm. Through Oct 28. Angel Island Tiburon Ferry, 21 Main St, Tiburon, 415.435.2131.

Film Cinema & Psyche Film class studies eight masterful works dealing with the cinema of memory across genres and styles. Sep 18, 2pm. $165 full series. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael, cinemaandpsyche.com.

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“West Marinicana” Sep 29

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High lonesome twang to Lowdown dirty roots 8:00 / No Cover Sat

Dallas Craft and Tommy Rox & Friends Oct 7 King James

Take a little trip with renowned Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman as he explores the exotic Kingdom of Bhutan in the film ‘Journey,’ on September 14 at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library.

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David Gilmour: Live at Pompeii Massive concert film features Pink Floyd veteran in an astonishing live event experience. Sep 13, 6:30pm. Summerfield Cinemas, 551 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.528.4222.

Journey with Robert Thurman in Bhutan Tiburon Film Society presents an intimate look at Bhutan’s most sacred sites. Sep 14, 6:30pm. Free. Belvedere-Tiburon Library, 1501 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, 415.789.2665.

Time to Choose Film looks at the climate threats and explores the remarkable stories of people changing our world for the better. Executive Producer Jeff Horowitz answers questions post-screening. Sep 15, 6:30pm. $10. Fairfax Women’s Center, 46 Park Rd, Fairfax, marinefm.org.

Food & Drink Petaluma River Craft Beer Festival Several craft breweries from the North Bay are on tap along the Petaluma River, with cider, mead, local food and live music. Sep 16, 1pm. $20-$40. Petaluma Waterfront, Water St, Petaluma.

Wines & Sunsets in Paradise Enjoy fine wines and spectacular summer sunsets, with live music and gourmet food trucks. Wed, 5:30pm. Through Oct 25. $10$15. Paradise Ridge Winery, 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa, 707.528.9463.

For Kids Jedi Academy Program for youth 13-17 focuses on development of mindfulness, peace

and justice. Sep 17, 10:30am. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 240 Channing Way, San Rafael, uumarin.org.

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Sausalito Story Time with Carson Buck Sep 15, 11am. Book Passage By-the-Bay, 100 Bay St, Sausalito, 415.339.1300.

Storytime with Clare Doorbos Sep 18, 9:30am. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, 415.927.0960.

Lectures Bipolar IN Order Author and educator Tom Wootton offers a new way to combat bipolar disorder. Sep 19, 7:30pm. Community Room, 201 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera.

Dowsing to Change Your Life Wayne Hoff shows how using charts, scales, maps and other tools can greatly enhance health and prosperity. Sep 16, 1:30pm. $7.

Community Room, 201 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, 415.493.8206.

Edible Flowers Learn to grow and utilize the versatile plants, Sep 19, 2pm. $25. Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, 415.455.5260.

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Fall to Winter Vegetable Gardening Learn how to plan for your Thanksgiving and holiday dinners with vegetables from your own garden. Sep 15, 12pm. Civic Center Library, 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, 415.473.6058.

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Five Ways Housing Wealth Can Improve Financial Outcomes in Retirement Presented by mortgage specialist Mary Jo Lafaye. Sep 19, 9am. Free. Piatti’s Ristorante & Bar, 625 Redwood Hwy, Mill Valley, 415.259.4979.

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Native American Trade Feast Event features Native American arts and crafts, performances by Red Voices Intertribal Drum, Intertribal Pomo Dancers and others, children’s activities and more. Sep 16, 11am.

Free. Museum of the American Indian, 2200 Novato Blvd, Novato, 415.897.4064.

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Deepa Thomas. Sep 16, 7pm, “Lost Boys” with Darcey Rosenblatt. Sep 17, 4pm, Bette and JJ Lamb with Margaret Lucke in conversation.

Sep 18, 7pm, “Jumping at Shadows” with Sasha Abramsky. Sep 19, 5:30pm, “A Mind at Home With Itself ” with Byron Katie.

Sep 19, 7pm, “The Hidden School” with Dan Millman. Sep 20, 1pm, “The Twelve Mile Straight” with Eleanor Henderson.

Sep 20, 7pm, “The Best of Us” with Joyce Maynard. 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera 415.927.0960.

Book Passage By-the-Bay Sep 14, 6pm, Bill Kirsch and Elizabeth Leavy Stroman in conversation. Sep 16, 4pm, “Moondrifter Reverie” with Keith Emmons.

Sep 17, 4pm, “Leaning on Thin Air” with Charles Rubin. Sep 19, 6pm, “Bored and Brilliant” with Manoush Zomorodi. Sep 20, 6:30pm, LitWings Event Series. 100 Bay St, Sausalito 415.339.1300.

Diesel Bookstore Sep 16, 11am, Stories and activities with KJ Scribbles. 2419 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur 415.785.8177.

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Point Reyes Books Sep 18, 7pm, “The Age of Perpetual Light” with Josh Weil. Sep 20, 7pm, “A Loving, Faithful Animal” with Josephine Rowe. 11315 Hwy 1, Pt Reyes Station 415.663.1542.

Theater Love’s Labour’s Lost Marin Shakespeare Company’s 28th annual summer festival offers a masterpiece of wordplay set at Oxford at the turn of the century. Through Sep 24. $10-$37.

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, 890 Belle Ave, Dominican University, San Rafael, marinshakespeare.org.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Twelve-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia. Sat, 8am. All Saints Lutheran Church, 2 San Marin Dr, Novato, 781.932.6300.

Spiritual Healing Weekly meeting covers various topics, with meditation and individual healing treatment. Fri, 7pm. Spiritist Society Towards the Light, 1 Simms St, San Rafael, 707.225.5762.

Living a Spiritual Life with Love & Wisdom Lama Sonam Rinpoche talks about approaching life with kindness and compassion using Tibetan Buddhist meditation. Sep 16, 6pm. Open Secret, 923 C St, San Rafael, 415.457.4191.

Sunlight Chair Yoga Learn yoga at all ages and levels of health and mobility. Wed, 12:15pm. BodyVibe Studio, 999 Anderson Dr, Ste 170, San Rafael, 415.689.6428.

Man of La Mancha Epic musical about Miguel de Cervantes, the playwright of Don Quixote, mixes romance, humor and tragedy. Through Sep 24. $25-$45. Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707.763.8920.

Wildlife Corridors Breakfast is served as a panel of speakers dive into the regional and local implications of the topic. Sep 15, 7:30am. $15. The Club at McInnis Park, 350 Smith Ranch Rd, San Rafael, marinconservationleague.org.

Rumors Neil Simon’s classic farce follows four couples who hear wildly different versions of the same event. Through Sep 24. $21-$27. Novato Theater Company, 5240 Nave Dr, Novato, 415.883.4498.

Readings

Sideways Left Edge Theatre presents the world premiere of a new stage adaptation of the popular book and Academy Awardwinning screenplay. Through Oct 1. $25-$40. Left Edge Studio Theatre, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, 707.546.3600.

Marin by the Numbers Get an economist’s views on local real estate, jobs, transportation and more. Sep 20, 6:30pm. Free. St Mary Star of the Sea, 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, 415.332.1765.

Poetry Conversation with Robert Hass & Matthew Zapruder Benefit for the “West Marin Review” and Tomales Bay Library Association features the former US poet laureate in conversation with the poet and editor. Sep 16, 3pm. $30-$50. Point Reyes Presbyterian Church, 11445 Shoreline Hwy, Point Reyes Station, blackmountaincircle.org.

Southern Marin Toastmasters Improve your public-speaking skills at the weekly meet-up. Wed, 6:45pm. Mt Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley, eloquent. toastmastersclubs.org.

Barnes & Noble Sep 16, 12pm, “Going Towards the Nature Is Going Towards the Health” with Melodie Mcbride. 313 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera 415.927.9016.

Book Passage Sep 13, 7pm, “The Underground River” with Martha Conway. Sep 14, 7pm, “Sulfur Springs” with William Kent Krueger. Sep 15, 7pm, “Another Kind of Madness” with Stephen Hinshaw. Sep 16, 1pm, “Awakening Through the Nine Bodies” with Phillip Moffitt. Sep 16, 4pm, “Deepa’s Secrets” with

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Sixth Street Playhouse opens the 2017-18 season and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Broadway musical based on the “Peanuts” comic strip.

Through Sep 17. $15-$38. 6th Street Playhouse, 52 W Sixth St, Santa Rosa, 707.523.4185.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142784. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: 1, MARIN BLACK TRANSPORTATION, 2, MARIN BLACK LIMO, 3, MARIN BLACK TAXI, 4, MARIN BLACK LIMOUSINE, 12 TERNERS DR #31, SAUSALITO, CA 94966: YUSUF HASAM MAMOON, 12 TERNERS DR #31, SAUSALITO, CA 94966.

The 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on August 9, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 23, August 30, September 6, September 13 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142816. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HLG CONSULTING, 1 MARINA COURT DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: HEATHER A. MITCHELL, 1 MARINA COURT DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901.

The business is being conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County ClerkRecorder of Marin County on August 15, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 23, August 30, September 6, September 13 of 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142774. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HYPNOTIK MEDIA GROUP, 13 WORDSWORTH COURT, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: YOLANDA G. LEMAITRE CORP, 13 WORDSWORTH COURT, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941.

The 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on August 8, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 23, August 30, September 6, September 13 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142849. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: BE WHITMAN, INC, 76 WILLOW AVENUE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: BE WHITMAN, INC, 76 WILLOW AVENUE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930. The 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on August 21, 2017. (Publication Dates: August 23, August 30, September 6, September 13 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142864. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: THE BOOK FOREST, 59 LARKSPUR STREET UNIT

5, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: FOREST CHAMBLISS, 59 LARKSPUR STREET UNIT 5, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The 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 August 22, 2017. (Publication Dates: Sept 06, Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142866. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: FLOWERFIELD WALKS, 52 ROBBINHOOD DR., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ANANDA FLOWERFIELD, 52 ROBBINHOOD DR., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The 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 August 22, 2017. (Publication Dates: Sept 06, Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142828. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: MARIN OPTOMETRY, 158 THROCKMORTON AVE., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941: JEAN S. BRENNAN O.D., A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION158 THROCKMORTON AVE., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941. The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant will begin transacting business

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PublicNotices under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on August 17, 2017. (Publication Dates: Sept 06, Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142846. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: THE SECRET GARDEN, 180 BON AIR CENTER, GREENBRAE, CA 94904: FORT POINT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., 40 CORTE REAL #5, GREENBRAE, CA 94904. The business is being conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant is renewing filing with no changes and is transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on August 21, 2017. (Publication Dates: Sept 06, Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142911. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: DMY BUSINESS CONSULTING, 7250 REDWOOD BLVD, SUITE 300, NOVATO, CA 94945: DMLSS VENTURES, LLC, 7250 REDWOOD BLVD, SUITE 300, NOVATO, CA 94945. The 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on August 30, 2017. (Publication Dates: Sept 06, Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142825. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: PUAKO PARTNERS, 47 MANOR VIEW DRIVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: A SEAN AGUILAR, 47 MANOR VIEW DRIVE, FAIRFAX, CA 94930.

The business is being conducted

by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant is renewing filing with changes and is transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Marin County on August 16, 2017. (Publication Dates: Sept 06, Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017142905. The following individ-

ual(s) is (are) doing business: UNCLE JANE, 69 BOLINAS ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930: JANE A BROOKS, 69 BOLINAS ROAD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930.

The 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 August 29, 2017. (Publication Dates: Sept 06, Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142957. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: HERWERK TALENT MANAGEMENT, 33 COTTONWOOD DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: MADELINE CLARK COHEN, 33 COTTONWOOD DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. The 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Sept 08, 2017. (Publication Dates: Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27, Oct 04 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017142941. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: NOR CAL WOOD RESTORATION AND PAINTING, 34 DELUCA PL, SUITE E., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901: ROBLES ENTERPRISES INC, 125 SHORELINE CT, RICHMOND, CA 94804. The 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 ClerkRecorder of Marin County on Sept 06, 2017. (Publication Dates: Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27, Oct 04 of 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT—File No: 2017-142966. The following individual(s) is (are) doing business: CLEANPOL, 965 MAGNOLIA AVE SUITE 25, LARKSPUR, CA 94939: OLGA PAWLOWICZ, 965 MAGNOLIA AVE SUITE 25, LARKSPUR, CA 94939. The 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 Sept 11, 2017. (Publication Dates: Sept

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OTHER NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ADONIYA A. DEKELAITA; Case No. PR-1702720 filed on AUGUST 15, 2017. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ADONIYA A. DEKELAITA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed in the Superior Court of California, County of MARIN by SASHA M. DEKELAITA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SASHA M. DEKELAITA be appointed as personal representative to 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. 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: SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 at 9:00 am. In Dept. J, Superior Court of California, Marin County, located at Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94913. 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 an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: LAW OFFICE OF NANCY D. RASCH, 165 SOUTH PARK, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107.

Telephone: 415-440-4947.

(Publication Dates: August 30, September 06, September 13, September 20 of 2017) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1703015.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CAITLIN DYKSTRA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: HARVEY JON PRIER to HARVEY JON DYKSTRA, JUSTINE MARIANNE PRIER to JUSTINE MARIANNE DYKSTRA, KATHLEEN FRANCES PRIER to KATHLEEN FRANCES DYKSTRA. 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: 10/16/2017 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT: C, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. 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 following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: Aug 17, 2017 (Publication Dates: Sept 06, Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27 of 2017) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT FROM USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No: 304785. The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of a fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the Marin County Clerk-Recorder’s Office on July 25, 2016, Under File No: 2016140320. Fictitious Business name(s) ROSS NAIL SPA, 32 ROSS COMMON STE 100, ROSS, CA 94957: THUY THANH THI PHAM, 547 HERITAGE CIRCLE, SAN LORENZO, CA 94580.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Marin County on August 29, 2017 (Publication Dates: Sept 06, Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27 of 2017) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1703075.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner JAVIER FRANCISCO MARTELL, CATHERINE SHEILA LECONTE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JAVIER FRANCISCO MARTELL to JAVIER FRANCISCO MARTINEZ, SEBASTION GERARD MARTELL to JAVIER FRANCISCO MARTINEZ LECONTE, NICHOLAS JORGE MARTELL to NICHOLAS JORGE MARTINEZ LECONTE. 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: 10/13/2017 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT: E, Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. 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 following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: Sept 08, 2017 (Publication Dates: Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27, Oct 04 of 2017) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN. No: CIV 1703301.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner ROOHOLLAH DELSIM HASHEMI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ROOHOLLAH DELSIM HASHEMI to ASHKAN DELSIM ARYA. 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: 10/27/2017 AT 09:00 AM, DEPT: C, ROOM: C Superior Court of California, County of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94913. 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 following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Marin: PACIFIC SUN. Date of filing: Sept 08, 2017 (Publication Dates: Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27, Oct 04 of 2017)

By Amy Alkon

Q:

This annoying guy at my gym keeps asking me out. I’m always polite, saying, “Would love to, but sorry, I’m really busy.” And then I move to another part of the gym. I’d go at a different time, but unfortunately, he’s always there in the hours I can work out. What should I say so he gets the hint and leaves me alone?—Go Away Already!

A:

There are people—some of them men—who won’t take no for an answer.

But you haven’t tried no—or any of the variations: “Nuh-uh,” “Are you crazy?” or “The only way you’re ever getting into my pants is if you’re trying on ladies’ clothing at Goodwill.”

Women have a tendency to be hinty and otherwise indirect in telling a guy that they aren’t interested. As personal security expert Gavin de Becker puts it in The Gift of Fear: “Rejecting women often say less than they mean,” and “men often hear less than what is said.” Men’s poor, um, hearing actually seems to be an evolutionary design feature. Research by evolutionary psychologists Martie Haselton and David Buss suggests that men evolved to be poor guessers about women’s sexual interest in them—erring on the side of assuming that a woman’s interested when they have no definitive sign that she isn’t.

As Buss explains the likely benefit from this “sexual overperception bias,” it leads men “to believe that a woman is sexually interested in them in response to ambiguous cues such as a smile or going to a bar alone,” and thus functions to keep men from “missing sexual opportunities.”

You don’t have to be cruel, but something a little more hope-crushing than “I’d love to” would be a start. Saying you’re “busy” doesn’t cut it, as it suggests that all that’s keeping the guy from getting into your ladybusiness are scheduling conflicts. The most effective rejection is a direct one—like this one I suggested in Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck: “Thanks so much. I’m really flattered, but I’m sorry to say that I’m just not interested.” Though “I’m flattered” might seem condescending, it softens the blow—without being misleading. It suggests that you believe that the person you’re rejecting has some merits, as opposed to what may actually be the truth: “I would rather be pecked to death by angry hens than have sex with you.”

Q:

This hot guy I met online lied about his height. We got together, and I’m like 3 inches taller than he is. That doesn’t bother me, but I’m worried that his height is a source of insecurity for him (since he lied about it on his profile).—Skyscraper

A:

You can’t always find your one and only, but you can sometimes find your three-quarters and only.

It isn’t a surprise that this guy, in calculating his height, added in the vintage ottoman he was standing on when he took the photo. While there are breast men, leg men, butt men and even toe men, in female preferences for men’s appearance, across cultures, there’s one thing that really, really matters, and it’s height. (Guilty: I’ve joked about getting one of those amusement park signs to post over my bed, “Must be this tall to ride this ride.”)

Research by evolutionary social psychologist Gert Stulp suggests that women, in general, find it “unacceptable” to be taller than the man they’re with and prefer to be substantially shorter. As for why women evolved to prefer taller men, though being tall doesn’t always mean being stronger (and thus better able to protect a woman), tallness points to physical health.

In modern times, some men try to cheat their way taller, with dating profile fudgery, shoes with built-in “lifts” and strong hair gel (the essential ingredient in a towering pompadour). However, a short man isn’t necessarily short on self-worth.

According to Stulp and his colleagues, shorter men’s dissatisfaction with their height seems linked to the general preference by women for taller men. This makes sense, considering how bad it feels to know that your partner doesn’t find you all that attractive. But since that isn’t a problem here, let him know. And you might also keep in mind that good things do, as they say, “come in small packages:” Gum, Shetland ponies … and, hey, Ron Jeremy is a short dude. (Uh, not all over.)Y Worship the goddess—or sacrifice her at the altar at adviceamy@aol.com.

Astrology

For the week of September 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Two animals are pictured prominently on Australia’s coat of arms: The kangaroo and the large flightless bird known as the emu. One of the reasons they were chosen is that both creatures rarely walk backward. They move forward or not at all. Australia’s founders wanted this to symbolize the nation’s pledge to never look back, and to remain focused on advancing toward the future. The coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to make a similar commitment, Aries. Is there a new symbol that you might adopt to inspire your intention?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The Simpsons is an animated sitcom that will soon begin its 29th consecutive year on TV. During its run, it has told more than 600 stories. The creators of another animated sitcom, South Park, once did an episode entitled Simpsons Already Did It, which referenced their feelings that it was hard to come up with new tales because their rival had already used so many good ones. I bring this up, Taurus, because I suspect that your life story will soon be spinning out novel plots that have never before been seen, not even on The Simpsons or South Park. You could and should be the Best Storyteller of the Month.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Love won’t

exactly be free in the coming weeks, but there should be some good deals. And I’m not referring to risky black-market stuff obtained in back alleys, either. I mean straightforward liaisons and intriguing intimacy at a reasonable cost. So if you’re comfortably mated, I suggest that you invest in a campaign to bring more comedy and adventure into your collaborative efforts. If you’re single, wipe that love-starved look off your face and do some exuberant window-shopping. If you’re neither comfortably mated nor single, money may temporarily be able to buy you a bit more happiness.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The current state of your fate reminds me of the sweet confusion alluded to in Octavio Paz’s poem “Between Going and Staying:” “All is visible and elusive, all is near and can’t be touched.” For another clue to the raw truth of your life right now, I’ll quote the poet William Wordsworth. He spoke of “fleeting moods of shadowy exultation.” Is the aura described by Paz and Wordsworth a problem that you should try to fix? Is it detrimental to your heroic quest? I don’t think do.

Just the opposite, really: I hope you can hang out for a while in this pregnant mystery—between the yes and the no, between the dark and the light and between the dream and the reality. It will help you learn what you’ve been too restless to tune into in the past.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The imminent future

will be a favorable time for refurbished models and revived originals. They are likely to be more fun and interesting the second time around. I suspect that this will also be an auspicious phase for substitutes and alternatives. They may even turn out to be better than the so-called real things they replace.

So be artful in formulating Plan B and Plan C, Leo. Switching over to backups may ultimately bring out more of the best in you and whisk you toward your ultimate goal in unexpected ways.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the coming weeks, you might want to read the last few pages of a book before you decide to actually dive in and devour the whole thing. I also suggest that you take what I just said as a useful metaphor to apply in other areas. In general, it might be wise to surmise the probable outcomes of games, adventures and experiments before you get totally involved. Try this fun exercise: Imagine you are a psychic prophet as you evaluate the long-range prospects of any influences that are vying to play a role in your future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Dear Dr. Astrology: I’m feeling lost, but am also feeling very close to finding my new direction. It hurts! It would be so helpful if I could just catch a glimpse of that new direction. I’d be able to better endure the pain and confusion if I could get a tangible

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sense of the future happiness that my pain and confusion are preparing me for. Can you offer me any free advice?—Lost Libra.” Dear Libra: The pain and confusion come from the dying of the old ways. They need to die a bit more before the new direction will reveal itself clearly. I predict that will happen soon—no later than October 1.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Welcome to “Compose Your Own Oracle,” a special edition of Free Will Astrology. Departing from tradition, I’m temporarily stepping aside so that you can have the freedom to write the exact horoscope you want.

Normally, you might be in danger of falling victim to presumptuous arrogance if you imagined that you could wield complete control over how your destiny unfolds.

But in the days ahead, that rule won’t be as unyielding, because cosmic forces will be giving you more slack than usual. Fate and karma, which frequently impel you to act according to patterns that were set in place long ago, are giving you at least a partial respite. To get the maximum benefit out of “Compose Your Own Oracle,” identify three plot developments you’d like to weave into a self-fulfilling prophecy for your immediate future. Then start weaving.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Almost two-thirds of us confess that if we are alone, we might sip milk directly from the carton rather than first pouring it into a glass. Fourteen percent of us have used milk as part of our sexual activities.

One out of every five of us admit that we have “borrowed” someone else’s milk from the fridge at work. Most shockingly, 4 percent of us brag that we have blown milk out of our noses on purpose. I expect that in the next two weeks, you Sagittarians will exceed all these norms. Not just because you’ll be in the mood to engage in mischievous experiments and playful adventures with milk, but because you’re likely to have a loosey-goosey relationship with almost everything.

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

coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to raise funds in support of political prisoners, volunteer at a soup kitchen or donate blood at a blood bank.

In fact, any charitable service that you perform for people you don’t know will be excellent for your physical and mental health. You can also generate vivid blessings for yourself by being extra thoughtful and kind and generous toward people you care for.

You’re in a phase of your astrological cycle when unselfish acts will yield maximum selfish benefits.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In his novel The Jungle, muckraker Upton Sinclair (1878-1968) exposed the abominable hygiene and working conditions of the meat-packing industry. The uproar that followed led to corrective legislation by the U.S. Congress. Sinclair remained devoted to serving the public good throughout his career. He liked to say that the term “social justice” was inscribed on his heart. Drawing from his inspiration, Aquarius, I suggest that you decide what your soul’s main motto is—and imagine that it is written on your heart.

Now is a perfect moment time to clarify your life’s purpose, and intensify your commitment to it; to devote even more practical, tender zeal to fulfilling the reason you were born.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You know that

“patch of bothersome weeds” growing right in the middle of your life? Is it really a patch of bothersome weeds? Or is it perhaps a plot of cultivated blooms that once pleased you but has now turned into a puzzling irrelevancy? Or how about this possibility: Is it a chunk of languishing beauty that might flourish and please you again if it were cared for better? Those are excellent questions for you to pose in the coming days, Pisces. According to my interpretation of the astrological omens, it’s time for you to decide on the future of this quizzical presence.Y

Homework: Are you ready for an orgy of gratitude? Identify 10 of your best blessings.

Tell me all about it at Freewillastrology.com.

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