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IN BUSINESS | P.13
APRIL 2, 2010 VOLUME 18, NO. 13
650.964.6300
INSIDE: WEEKEND | PAGE 17
MountainViewOnline.com
Water use flowing
downward, city finds
ECONOMIC RECESSION, LOCAL INITIATIVES AND
OTHER CHANGES LEAD TO INCREASED CONSERVATION
By Daniel DeBolt
T
MICHELLE LE
Robert Baertsch, vice president of software engineering for Unimodal, shows off a SkyTran pod prototype
at NASA Ames on Tuesday.
Could investors fund city’s
transportation future?
COUNCIL RESOLUTION FAVORS GENERAL CONCEPT OF ‘PERSONAL RAPID TRANSIT’
By Daniel DeBolt
getting all of the funding from
private investors.
“Investors have told us, bring
us a project and we’ll finance it,”
said Robert Baertsch, Unimod-
unanimously supported “the
general concept of an automated
company that has set
personal rapid transit (PRT)
up shop at NASA Ames
system in Mountain View” after
Research Park claims its
being lobbied by another PRT
system for automated
company — one not
pod travel could lift
located at Moffett —
Mountain View out of
called ULTra.
The
city
is
considering
a
PRT
its traffic and public
The city is
transportation woes —
considering a PRT syssystem
from
the
downtown
train
and the city may not
tem from the downhave to spend a dime
station
to
the
Shoreline
area.
town train station to
on it.
the Shoreline area,
So claims Unimodal
where young employInc., which says that for the first al’s vice president of software ees from Google and Microsoft
city to say yes, it can build its engineering.
are expected to embrace its
SkyTran system — small cars or
Though the jury is still out cutting-edge means of moving
“pods” which move about auto- on the merits of such a system, people around.
matically on a network of rails, the City Council has already
heading to their destination at made a preliminary step in its
the push of a button — while favor. On Feb. 23, the council
See RAPID TRANSIT, page 8
A
INSIDE
he economic recession
appears to have been good
for water conservation,
with total water use in 2009
reported to be the lowest in
Mountain View since the mid1990s.
The city used about a billion
gallons less in 2009 than in 1997,
when water use peaked at 13.25
million gallons per day. Last year,
an average of 11 million gallons
per day were used.
There are several reasons for
the downturn, said Elizabeth
Flegel, the city’s water conservation coordinator. A declining
economy causes businesses to
cut water costs. Drought-tolerant
landscaping has become popular,
as have water-efficient faucets,
shower heads and toilets. And
Mountain View is no longer
home to a number of computer
component manufacturing companies which used more water
than the office buildings that
replaced them.
Several city initiatives may
help lower water use. The city’s
new recycled water system north
of Highway 101, which waters
Shoreline Park and Google’s
landscaping, is capable of reducing the city’s water use by 1 million gallons a day. If expanded
south of Highway 101, the system
could save millions more, said
Greg Hosfeldt, assistant public
works director.
Meanwhile, a green building code is in the early stages
of development that may call
for water-efficient faucets and
fixtures in new Mountain View
developments. Several cities on
the Peninsula are working on
similar indoor water-use regulations, Flegel said.
New rules for outdoor water
GOINGS ON 22 | MARKETPLACE 23 | MOVIES 20 | REAL ESTATE 26 | VIEWPOINT 16
use are in the works as well: As
reported last week, the city is
proposing to require water-efficient landscaping on new developments. City staffers hosted a
public hearing on the issue last
Wednesday evening, and a handful of residents attended to put
forth, among other concerns, the
question of who exactly would be
subjected to the ordinance.
Flegel said it would only apply
to major new development projects which require planning
permits — typical homeowners
See WATER, page 10
Crash victim
was football
star, soldier
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
THURSDAY FOR 21-YEAROLD KYLE SIMPSON
By Daniel DeBolt
T
he 21-year-old Mountain View man who
died in a solo car crash
in Cupertino early Friday
morning was a well-liked former football star at Los Altos
High School who possibly fell
asleep at the wheel.
Kyle Simpson had just
returned home from Army
training before the crash.
On the night of the accident,
friends say, he had just left
his job as a security guard at
a South Bay bar and grill and
was still adjusting to the time
See SIMPSON, page 11
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Asked in Downtown Mountain View. Pictures and interviews by Ellen Huet.
Who do you think should be the
next governor of California?
“Maybe if Barack Obama had
a younger brother, I’d be more
interested in voting for governor.
I’m not too pleased with the
current candidates.”
William Cannon, Mountain View
“I’m mostly liberal, so I’d
probably vote for Jerry Brown.
Meg Whitman would be my
second choice, mostly based on her
success with eBay.”
Rafi Shaik, San Jose
“I don’t know too much about
the current candidates, but I’d
like someone with the financial
background and expertise needed
to run the state. California’s
biggest problem is its budget, and
the governor should be able to
address that.”
Abhishek Gattani, Sunnyvale
“I’d vote for Meg Whitman.
California’s going to be bankrupt
in a few years, and she’s proved
that she can create an enterprise
that employed tens of thousands
of people. She’s had to work her
way to the top.”
John Tilton, Mountain View
“I can’t decide between the
current candidates, but I’d hope
that the next governor could bring
a new perspective and honesty
to the office. Meg Whitman
might be good since, as a woman,
she’s different from the other
candidates.”
Steve Solomon, Sunnyvale
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■ CITY COUNCIL UPDATES
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■ FEATURES
Early parole
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MVPD
From the
Editor’s
Desk
POLICE FEAR
CONSEQUENCES OF
LOSING TOUCH WITH
INMATES RELEASED
UNDER NEW PROGRAM
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By Don Frances
By Kelsey Mesher
H
AVE ANY OF you, my
dear readers, been using
the Twitter much? No?
Somebody’s sure using it, and
it isn’t just kids. I’ve seen the likes
of Margaret Abe-Koga, Alicia
Crank and Hugh J. Donagher III
on there.
The Voice has a Twitter account
too, at twitter.com/mvvoice. And
I’ve got a personal account at twitter.com/donjfran.
Different people (or entities) use
Twitter for different things. The
Voice account is mainly used to
point people back to our Web site,
where interesting stories or posts
might be found. However, should
a large-scale emergency occur in
Mountain View, God forbid, the
account will be very useful for posting updates from the scene.
Others use accounts just to
receive information, and I must say
Twitter can be highly effective for
this purpose. Say you’re a Giants
fan. You subscribe to (or “follow,”
in Twitterspeak) a number of other
Giants fans — as many as you like
— who are regular posters themselves. Then sit back and watch as
the posts (“tweets”) roll in, in realtime, each with their own links or
observations.
In 10 minutes you’ll find yourself
with an amazing mix of reading
material, and more stuff 10 minutes after that, etc. You’ll only ever
get to a fraction of this material, of
course, but it’s always more diverse,
timely and strange — more organic
— than anything turning up in an
old-fashioned Google search.
Google search is so 2008.
As for me, I mostly use my personal account for making nonsensical jokes and observations (“Am
I conflicted? Yes and no”) before
logging off. Sometimes I post links
to things I find interesting or funny.
And sometimes I uncover interesting details about Mountain View
and whatever else.
By far my favorite twitterers are
the people at Mountain View’s
See EDITOR’S DESK, page 7
U
MICHELLE LE
GONE GREEN:
Google employee Courtney Nelson rides her bike to work Monday along Amphitheatre Parkway, passing
Vista Slope in Mountain View’s Shoreline area.
Elderly woman assaulted in church
By Kelsey Mesher
A
73-year-old Mountain View
woman was assaulted and
groped by a man while praying in the chapel at St. Athanasius
Church last Wednesday, police say.
The incident occurred at around
6:30 p.m. on the evening of March
24, after the woman entered the
chapel to pray at St. Athanasius on
N. Rengstorff Avenue.
“She went into the church, and
she noticed (a man) was already in
there praying,” said police spokes-
person Liz Wylie. The woman went
to the front of the chapel, Wylie
said, and “the next thing she knows
he’s sitting next to her and he’s trying to kiss her.”
The man also groped her chest
and grabbed her around the waist,
police reported. “She started pushing him off and telling him no,”
Wylie said. “She told him she was
married.”
When she started screaming
the man released her, Wylie said,
and she ran to the rectory where
there was a church employee. The
employee left to check the chapel
herself but the door was locked.
When she returned with a key, the
door was open and the chapel was
empty. There were no other witnesses.
Wylie said the victim had seen
the man in church before, but had
never spoken to him. She described
him as a Hispanic male adult, in his
late 40s or early 50s, of short stature,
medium build and “looking homeless.”
See CHURCH, page 7
Minton’s decision put off to April 27
DEVELOPER TO REVISIT CONCERNS OVER AFFORDABLE HOUSING
By Daniel DeBolt
T
hose who were waiting on
the edge of their seats to
see how the City Council
would vote on the controversial
Minton’s housing project will
have to wait a few more weeks.
The council’s decision on
whether to allow 200 apartments at 455 W. Evelyn Ave.,
across from the downtown train
station, is being postponed as
developers say they are refining
the project. Specifically, Pro-
metheus Real Estate Group says
it wants to respond to concerns
expressed at a City Council
meeting last week about the
removal of 21 affordable housing units from the project.
In an e-mail, city zoning
administrator Peter Gilli said
the council’s decision on the
project was being postponed to
April 27.
“We’re looking to present different alternatives” for affordable housing in the project, said
John Moss, senior vice president
of development for Prometheus.
The alternatives could include
making payments to the city’s
“below market rate” fund or
creating affordable units elsewhere. He said Prometheus was
still ironing out the details of
those proposals.
Though they originally supported the proposed apartment complex, Mountain View’s
Advocates for Affordable Housing
and the local League of Women
See MINTON’S, page 10
nder legislation
passed last year,
6,500 California
prison and jail inmates are
scheduled to be released over
the next year — and Mountain View police say they’re
not sure what to expect.
“They just release them
and they’re not required
“All of those rules
are gone now.
It’s like a get out
of jail free card.”
LIZ WYLIE
to check in with a parole
officer, they’re not required
to do anything,” said police
spokesperson Liz Wylie.
Senate Bill 18 (3X), passed
last year, went into effect
in late January. The law
aims to reduce costs at the
Department of Corrections
and Rehabilitation, in part
by granting early parole to
prisoners who are deemed
not likely to become repeat
offenders.
“The new law creates many
challenges for us locally,
but we will forge ahead
and adapt to the changes
while continuing to provide
exceptional law enforcement
services to the community,”
said police Chief Scott Vermeer in an e-mail to the
department.
Wylie said those convicted
of sex crimes and violent
crimes are not eligible for
release. Known prison gang
members also are not eligible.
“Mountain View’s gangs
See PAROLE, page 12
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NNEWSBRIEFS
BINKLEY GETS
PROBATION FOR
SECOND ROBBERY
Sargent Binkley, the former
Army Ranger who pleaded
guilty to using a gun to rob
a Mountain View Walgreens
for pain pills in 2006, was sentenced to five years probation
Friday for a similar robbery in
San Carlos.
Binkley, 34, was sentenced in
a deal made last year with San
Mateo County prosecutors.
He could not be formally sentenced until he was released
from a psychiatric hospital in
January.
Binkley is an Army veteran
from Los Altos who attended
Los Altos High School and
West Point military academy.
His case has been called a
landmark case for veterans
with post traumatic stress disorder. During his trial for the
Mountain View robbery, psychiatrists testified that Binkley
developed PTSD during his
time in Bosnia and Honduras
and developed an addiction to
painkillers after a hip injury
that went untreated for years.
After pleading guilty in
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Santa Clara County court,
Binkley was found by a jury
to be insane at the time of
his crime, thereby avoiding
a jail sentence of up to 12
years. He was sentenced to
Atascadero State Hospital, a
psychiatric hospital, where he
reportedly underwent treatment for almost a year. He has
since begun a substance abuse
program at the VA hospital in
Palo Alto.
TAX MANAGER
SHOPLIFTING,
POLICE SAY
A manager of a tax accounting service located inside
Mountain View’s Sears store
was allegedly caught shoplifting from the store on Friday.
Through a security camera,
the 56-year-old Palo Alto man
was seen by security personnel
putting $20 worth of LCD and
plasma screen cleaner into his
briefcase before walking out
without paying, according to
police. He was put under private arrest by Sears security,
then released after getting a
misdemeanor citation from
police.
Police say the suspect was
working under contract
with Sears as a manager for
accounting firm H&R Block.
— Daniel DeBolt
FIREFIGHTERS DOUSE
ONE-ALARM BLAZE
ON MIDDLEFIELD
Mountain View firefighters
quickly put out a one-alarm
fire on the 900 block of W.
Middlefield Road over the
weekend that caused an estimated $50,000 in damage.
The Fire Department
received a 911 call at 4:39 p.m.
on Sunday, March 28 which
reported a fire in an apartment
complex at 905 W. Middlefield. Firefighters arrived to
find the middle unit of a fiveunit garage in flames, and
brought the fire under control
by 5 p.m.
One car was damaged and
two adjacent garage spaces
sustained smoke and water
damage. No injuries were
reported. The cause of the fire
remains under investigation.
— Don Frances
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Stepping up
MOUNTAIN VIEW RESIDENT CLIMBS 1,197 STAIRS IN
MEMORY OF FRIEND WHO DIED OF LUNG CANCER
By Ellen Huet
I
t took Ken Shitamoto only 17
minutes to climb the 52 stories
to the top of the skyscraper at
555 California St. in San Francisco. But in that short period
of time, he and over a thousand
other participants raised more
than $330,000 — money whose
effects will last far longer than the
climb itself.
Shitamoto, a Mountain View
resident, climbed
the Bank of America building’s
1,197 stairs in last
Saturday’s Fight
for Air Climb to
raise funds and
awareness for the
American Lung
Association in
California’s fight
against lung cancer.
The annual
event, now in its
fourth year, draws
participants from Ken Shitamoto
all over the West
Coast, including many firefighters (who challenge themselves
by climbing in full fire gear) and
athletes of all fitness levels. The
breathing difficulties associated
with a fast climb up the tower
remind participants of the importance of healthy lungs.
Shitamoto, who works at United Biosource Corp. in San Francisco, began participating in the
event four years ago in honor of
his friend and former colleague,
Scott McCammon, who died last
year of lung cancer despite never
having been a smoker.
“It’s important to do something
CHURCH
Continued from page 5
“We know he’s a local person who
possibly frequents that church,”
Wylie said, adding that although
the victim did not want police to
EDITOR’S DESK
SETI Institute (twitter.com/
SETIInstitute). They’re always good
for such tweets as “Early warning
system would predict space storms
on Mars” or “CERN collider begins
subatomic exploration — and the
universe didn’t end!”
that’s for others, especially when
so much of what we do is for ourselves only,” he said. “Participating in the climb re-centers myself
personally and spiritually.”
McCammon was diagnosed
with stage IV lung cancer in 2006,
and Shitamoto was inspired to
take part when he heard about
the event from Genentech, his
employer at the time and a sponsor of the event.
Since his first climb, Shitamoto has raised
over $43,000
to support the
American Lung
Association and
plans to continue
participating in,
and fundraising
for, the climb in
the future.
This
year,
more than 1,200
par ticipants
walked or ran up
the 780-foot tower. The event is
suitable for people
of all fitness levels
because of the short distance, and
climbers are greeted at the top of
the tower with a celebration and a
unique view of the city. Fight for
Air Climbs are held throughout
the year in skyscrapers, stadiums
and arenas across the U.S.
To find out more about the
Fight for Air Climb, visit the
Web site of the American Lung
Association at www.lungusa.
org/donate/events/fight-forair-climb.
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Wylie said the man could be
charged with sexual battery, which
is a misdemeanor.
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COURTESY UNIMODAL
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SkyTran Unimodal vice president of software engineering Robert Baertsch shows off a vehicle prototype
at NASA Ames.
RAPID TRANSIT
Council members say it is premature to call PRT their favorite
transportation solution for the
Shoreline area, but so far its purported low cost and efficiency
looks attractive in comparison to
the light rail and shuttle services
touted for Shoreline Boulevard
over the years. Light rail projects
have cost $100 million per mile
while SkyTran would cost only
$10 million per mile, according to
Baertsch. The company claims its
passive magnetic levitation technology is a breakthrough in terms
of cost and efficiency.
Baertsch said his company is
“getting extremely close” to securing several million in venture capi-
This map shows a possible network of personal rapid transit stations in
Mountain View and surrounding cities.
tal funding to finish developing
SkyTran.
Unimodal believes SkyTran fares
could generate revenue for local
government agencies while buses
and light rail do not. In tough
economic times, Baertsch said,
Mountain View officials may be
happy to know that the first city to
agree to a SkyTran system will not
have to spend a dime on it.
That city would also get a
SkyTran factory as part of the
deal, Baertsch said — “That’s
part of the package.”
Valley support
San Jose International Airport
and the University of Michigan are among other locations
considering a SkyTran system.
But while Michigan’s desire to
reinvent itself as the center of
transportation technology is
attractive, Unimodal wants to
create what it believes will be a
multibillion industry in Silicon
Valley, said Elizabeth Thompson, the company’s director for
strategic partnerships.
The technology still has to
be tested, and Unimodal is
planning to build a 1,000-foot
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behind Hangar Two at Moffett
Field. NASA Ames director Pete
Worden is highly supportive
of the project, and the space
agency’s technology is expected
to find its way into SkyTran
engineering, Baertsch said.
Unimodal envisions a system
serving a redeveloped NASA
Ames Research Park, running
across Stevens Creek to Google
headquarters, to downtown
Mountain View and eventually
expanding all the way to the San
Jose airport, where a request
for proposals for a PRT project
connecting it to the Santa Clara
train station is expected later
this year, Baertsch said.
New relevance
The City Council’s resolution
opens the door for PRT to be
studied for the Shoreline area
as the city updates its General
Plan. The council has supported
allowing Google, Microsoft and
other companies to build buildings up to seven stories high in
the Shoreline Area, which could
pose traffic management challenges for the neighborhood
north of Highway 101.
“How we get around is probably
just as important to think about
as the buildings themselves,” said
council member John Inks.
Council member Mike
Kasperzak said he finds the
idea of PRT in Mountain View
“exciting” and was impressed
with SkyTran’s prototype during a recent visit to Unimodal’s
modest facility at NASA Ames.
And on a recent trip to London
he was able to experience the
ULTra PRT system being tested
at Heathrow Airport. Ultra’s pods
are battery powered cars riding
on cement paths at up to 30 miles
per hour. He said the ride was
“smooth” and something like a
ride at Disneyland.
Steve Raney, principal for ATS
ULTra North America, said
Mountain View was the first city
in the country to pass a resolution
in favor of PRT as a concept.
Despite the interest, in tough
budget times council members
said it was unlikely the city
could fund such a project. An
8.5-mile-long system with 24
stations would cost between
$60 million and $130 million,
according to a city staff report.
How to fund
Among the fans of Personal
Rapid Transit and SkyTran is
transportation guru Rod Diridon, executive director of the
Mineta Transportation Institute.
He said the city could probably
qualify for federal funding for
the project if necessary, especially if it could be shown that it
would create jobs quickly.
To qualify, matched funding
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of 20 percent would have to
come from the city’s Shoreline
Community tax district, the
Valley Transportation Authority
or the Shoreline tech companies
that would make use of PRT.
Before federal funds could even
be applied for, the city would
have to find $1 million for initial studies, Diridon said. He
recommended working with the
VTA to expand PRT regionally.
Unimodal has already worked
with Google, which considered
using SkyTran to connect a new
million-square-foot campus at
NASA Ames to Hangar One,
which they have considered
using as a parking lot, Baertsch
said. And Google’s co-founder,
Larry Page, has made comments
about his personal interest in
PRT technology.
The city of San Francisco
asked SkyTran for the costs of
a seven-mile system on Geary
Street. Using the current fare
box revenue for the Geary Street
buses, Baertsch calculated that
the system would begin to turn
a profit after four years. More
than 3,000 people per square
mile are needed to make a profit
with SkyTran, the company says,
and Mountain View has about
6,000 people per square mile.
High speeds
The light rail system in Santa
Clara County has been little
used in part because of its
slow speed — it averages 12
miles per hour in some places.
SkyTran plans for 50 mile per
hour speeds just to start off,
but is designed to reach up to
150 miles per hour. Unimodal
claims that one SkyTran guideway can provide the capacity of
three freeway lanes.
Because of its light weight,
the system supposedly can be
mounted from light poles —
no expensive new infrastructure needed. Unimodal says
SkyTran’s benefits are due to
its “passive mag-lev” technology the company is developing,
which allows the pods to basically float on their overhead
guideways once at speed.
If PRT really turns out to be
affordable and safe (Unimodal
says it is 20 times safer than a car
and safer than flying), then its
appearance may be its hardest
selling point.
“It looks kind of futuristic,”
said council member Margaret
Abe-Koga. “I’m not sure if folks
would be open to that.”
Baertsch said Unimodal was
not attached to the exterior
design of the pods, and joked
that the company would build
retro style pods that looked like
San Francisco trolley cars if
that’s what people wanted.
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Public hearing
Raw and Treated Water
Pipelines Rehabilitation Project
You are invited
Topic:
Raw and Treated Water Pipelines Rehabilitation Project
Who:
Santa Clara Valley Water District
What:
Public hearing on the Engineer’s Report
When: April 13, 2010
Item is time certain at 10:00 a.m.
Place: Santa Clara Valley Water District Board Room
5700 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
The proposed work improvement is described in the Raw and Treated Water Pipelines Rehabilitation Project
Engineer’s Report. The report is on file at the Clerk of the Board of Directors, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San
Jose, California and on the water district’s website: http://www.valleywater.org/PublicReviewDocuments.aspx
The objectives of the Project are to rehabilitate raw and treated water pipelines to extend reliability and useful life.
At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the Board of Directors will receive comments on the
Engineer’s Report for the Project. After considering the comments, the Board will decide whether or not
to proceed with the Project.
For more information about this hearing or this Project, contact Project Manager Jim Crowley, P.E.
at (408) 265-2607, ext. 2877.
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate persons with disabilities wishing
to attend this public hearing. For additional information on attending this hearing
including requesting accommodations for disabilities or interpreter assistance, please
contact the Office of the Clerk of the Board at (408) 265-2607, ext. 2277,
at least three business days prior to the hearing.
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A Guide to the
Spiritual Community
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Lutheran
Church
would not be effected.
Others at the meeting asked
about a proposed requirement
for separate irrigation water
meters for large landscapes;
who would be qualified to draw
up landscaping plans; and how
greywater and rainwater would
be factored into the regulations.
So far the city has taken the
carrot approach to water conservation by working with the Santa Clara Valley Water District to
provide incentives for water conservation. Many businesses may
be unaware that water efficient
toilets and faucets for businesses can be obtained for free
from the Water District. Cash
rebates are available for those
who replace high water use
landscaping with water efficient
landscaping — up to $2,000 for
homeowners and $20,000 for
businesses. And those who are
unsure about what they can do
to save water can have someone
visit their home for a free “water
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1996 .....................................12.47
1997 .....................................13.25
1998 .....................................11.85
1999 .....................................12.52
2000 .....................................12.68
2001 .....................................12.47
2002 .....................................12.46
2003 ..................................... 11.81
2004 .....................................12.33
2005 ..................................... 11.75
2006 .....................................11.28
2007 .....................................12.07
2008 .....................................11.82
2009 .....................................11.00
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John Mozart has worked in
Mountain View in the past — his
“Classic Communities” development on Miramonte Avenue was
Voters pulled their support for just completed, and he hopes
the project after the affordable to build a new development
housing units were eliminated. on the corner of Calderon and
Many other residents expressed Evelyn avenues, right next door
concern about it, even as they to Minton’s — and in late 2009
he threatened to sue Mountain
praised the project otherwise.
The number of parking spaces View over its BMR policies. So
and apartment units may receive far no suit has been filed.
Prometheus’ project would
some “refinement” as well, but
no major changes to the design replace Minton’s Lumber and
Supply with a complex of oneare likely, Moss said.
Shortly before last week’s meet- and two-bedroom apartments
ing, Prometheus had removed with porches along Villa and
21 BMR units from the proj- Bush streets, internal courtyards and an
ect because of
underground
a recent state
court decision, In 2009 John Mozart garage with 301
Heights
Palmer vs. the
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City of Los
Angeles, which Mountain View over stories on Villa
Street to four
ruled against
city
affordits BMR policies. stories on Evelyn Avenue.
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requ i rement s
across the state. Mountain View time Prometheus removed its
had been requiring developers to BMR units, the developer also
sell one in every 10 new homes in reduced the size of the project
a development at a below-market from 213 to 203 units after lowprice, or pay an in-lieu fee — 3 ering its height in certain areas
percent of the actual sales price to address complaints about
of each unit — to subsidize building size.
To address concerns about parkaffordable housing elsewhere.
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with some local developers. In deepen the parking garage to allow
Palo Alto, developer John Mozart 22 car lifts — allowing cars to be
and his son Forrest Mozart stacked two to a space — in case a
have filed lawsuits against that study finds parking to be inadecity for its BMR requirements, quate after the project is built.
claiming the program is illegal
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are not prison gangs,” Wylie
said. “They may have ties to
them but they’re not actually
prison gangs.”
But when asked what types
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Mountain View, Wylie said it’s
impossible to know, and that the
state is not giving local police
agencies specific information
about the new parolees.
“This has never been done
before so we’re not sure how it’s
going to pan out,” she said.
Another important aspect of
the early parole program is that
released offenders will not be
subject to “technical” violations
the way typical parolees are.
This means, for example, that
while still subject to search and
seizure, new parolees would not
have to check in with a parole
officer each month or stay away
from alcohol.
“There’s no more terms, so we
have zero control over them,”
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of parole initially was, ‘We are
going to release you from prison
early, but for the next several
years you have a lot of rules you
need to live under.’
“All of those rules are gone
now. It’s like a get out of jail free
card. If we find a gang member
released on this and he’s around
other gang members and drinking alcohol, there’s nothing we
can do.”
She added that while police are
losing their ability to monitoring parolees, those released are
losing access to much-needed
support resources.
“Under traditional parole ...
you’re being offered services,”
Wylie said. “They’re making
sure you have a job and a support system and counseling or
drug treatment.”
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example, a person involved in
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prison or with supervised parole
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Moffett
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produce
power at
1,000 feet
through
helium-filled
wind turbine
By Daniel DeBolt
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energy on Earth. At just 1,000
feet, wind speeds are often double
what they are on the ground,
which allows eight times as much
energy to be produced. There is
even talk of someday using the jet
stream five miles up, where wind
speeds are three times what they
are at ground level.
he latest thing set to float
above Moffett Field isn’t
a Zeppelin or helicopter
prototype, it’s a spinning helium
balloon that is supposed to generate a relatively cheap and clean
supply of electricity.
A Washington, D.C.based company called
Magenn Power Inc. has
taken up residence in
Moffett’s Hangar Two,
fast-moving higher altitude
where it plans to test its
floating wind turbine
winds are a major source of
at heights of up to 1,000
feet, sending about 30
untapped energy on Earth.
kilowatts of electricity down a tether. The
turbine is called MARS,
which stands for Magenn Air
“There is enough energy in
Rotor System.
high-altitude winds to power
Magenn CEO Pierre Rivard said civilization 100 times over, and
fast-moving higher altitude winds
See MOFFETT, page 14
are the largest source of untapped
At just 1,000 feet,
just threw my Yellow Pages directory in the
recycling bin.
R H Donnelley, founded in 1886,
was the first Yellow Pages publisher, and the
company declared bankruptcy last year. It
reemerged in February as Dex One.
For over 100 years, Yellow Pages were the
place to look for local business information.
But nowadays there is a “surprisingly sober
outlook for the future of print directories,”
concluded market research firm the Kelsey
Group after surveying yellow page publishers.
But what replaces the void? Yellow Pages are
reliable and simple, and it turns out to be really
tricky getting online local business listings right.
First, they can confuse the town name —
there are several towns called “Mountain
View” in the U.S., for example. Then some try
to guess your location and get it wrong. I was at
a company recently in San Jose and the Internet connection came from Englewood, Colo.,
a suburb of Denver. So Web sites showed me
adverts from Colorado.
Mountain View’s TheFind.com thinks I am
writing this in Richmond, Calif., though I’m
on the Peninsula.
Furthermore, it’s hard for local search sites
to come up with exactly the right business. For
example, if you search for “barber Mountain
View CA” using Google Maps, the first entry
that comes up is for Cubby Kids, a kids’ hair
salon — technically a barber shop, but not your
dad’s barber. Sometimes you search for a business in Mountain View and are given one in
Palo Alto or San Jose.
To make sure Google gets your business
listed properly on Google Maps, go to http://
local.google.com and select “Put your business
on Google Maps.” This takes you to Google
Local Business Center. Here you can describe
your business, upload photos, add coupons and
see free reports on the search words that people
use to find your listing.
Meanwhile, new options are in the works.
Colin Pape has come to Mountain View from
Canada to set up U.S. operations for another
local business Web site, ShopCity.com. I sat
down with Pape and local cofounder Jim Terry
to discuss how ShopCity could compete with
the bigger firms like Google.
First of all, they believe that to
get good local business descriptions on the Web you need “feeton-the-street.” So they’re building a network of representatives
who make local connections
with local establishments like
the Chamber of Commerce.
Pape and Terry said they were
in the business of making templates for merchants and reps to help them list
businesses. The basic listing is free, but businesses can pay from $495 to $995 a year to get more
coupons and ads and list under more categories.
ShopCity.com wants merchants to display
the ShopCity logo in their storefront — just
like Visa did when it started. ShopCity.com has
invested in Internet domain names, like ShopMountainView.com. Given the fact there are
several towns called Mountain View, they guess
your location and allow you to select from
alternative cities with the same name.
On the site, consumers can review and rate
businesses as well as share favorites on social
networking sites like Facebook. If you have a
Mountain View picture, you can upload it to
ShopMountainView.com, which helps build
community.
It’s too early to say who will win the local
online directory/search/advertising game.
There’s Yelp, Citysearch, Local.com and Bing
Local, just to mention a few, as well as Yellow
Pages online sites. And of course, there are local
newspaper sites like MountainViewOnline.com.
ShopCity.com has tough competition, but
by getting to know a community through its
rep network, it can help businesses build their
online reputation. So look out for the ShopCity.
com logo as you go around Mountain View,
and if you’re a merchant, claim your business
listing on ShopMountainView.com.
By the way, if you want to save trees and
cancel your Yellow Pages directory here are the
numbers to call:
Valley Yellow Pages: (800) 350-8887
Verizon or SuperMedia Yellow Pages: (800)
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I
t was disheartening to read last week’s Voice story about
how four busloads of Foothill College students journeyed
to Sacramento to protest budget cuts that have decimated
their curriculum and teaching staff — probably with more to
come.
Just like local elementary and high school districts, community colleges all over the state have absorbed huge funding
cutbacks, which means that essential classes fill up five minutes
after they are opened, freezing out many students, while others
are simply not offered at all.
For its part, the Foothill-De Anza Community College District absorbed more than $13 million in budget cuts this year
and expects to suffer another $10
million-plus hit next year.
Last Monday the Foothill
Trustees of the
students, most of whom live in
Foothill-De Anza
Mountain View and nearby cities, skipped studying for a day to
district are
carry signs and march in front
weighing whether
of the Capitol, in the perhaps
naive hope that legislators would
to seek support
acknowledge their plight and do
for a parcel tax.
something about it. Some students actually got to meet with
high-level staffers of local legislators — one staffer for Sen. Joe Simitian said he would relay
their stories to his boss. But it seems the likelihood of anything
substantial coming from those meetings is slim due to the current budget shortfall.
Sadly, students relying on community colleges in these terrible economic times are apt to lose respect for a California education system that once was the envy of the nation. For many
on the bus trip, a community college education was their ticket
out of a world plagued by poverty and crime.
Student Etienne Bowie, the group’s “student rights officer”
who helped organize the Foothill contingency, grew up in East
Palo Alto, where he said social pressure is on doing and selling
drugs rather than going to college and getting ahead. “Foothill
changed my life,” he told Simitian’s aide, adding that the state
should emphasize education funding over the prison system.
Back home, trustees of the Foothill-De Anza district are
weighing whether to seek support for a parcel tax that would
restore some of the funds needed to restart the shortened or
missing course offerings. We hope that something can be
placed on the ballot soon, before Foothill and De Anza students
lose heart and skip higher education altogether.
Foothill student Ashley Oropeza summarized the situation
well when she described one question she wanted to pose to
legislators: “How did you get to where you are? You had your
chance. We want ours.”
■ EDITORIAL
■ YOUR LETTERS
■ GUEST OPINIONS
■ TOWNSQUARE
VOICES FROM THE COMMUNITY
ON FOOTHILL STUDENTS
JOINING THE PROTEST IN
SACRAMENTO
“Looming final exams and
papers didn’t stop four busloads
of Foothill College students ...”
Yeah, that makes me want to
pay more taxes to fund your
“education.”
USA, a resident of the Old
Mountain View neighborhood
These adults are taking it
upon themselves to voice their
displeasure at something which
will very directly screw with
their future. They are doing
it while handling full course
loads and, many are doing so
while juggling several part or
full time jobs, to offset the large
amount of debt that they are
placed under with less and less
grant money available to them
for educational pursuits.
They are organizing, just as a
Union would when unfair and
oppressive practices serve to
fragment and dissolve the workers who have put in long hours
to make living wages. They are
organizing for a cause that is
greater than their individual
selves, for generations that will
come after them who will be saddled with a partially functioning
general education system.
This is what America has
always stood for, and I applaud
their efforts to make a stand,
take active voice and help restore
proper educational funding lev-
els to a state and country that
have seen it been robbed ever
since the end of the free collegiate education in the UC
system in the late 1960s.
A.J., a resident of the North
Whisman neighborhood
It’s not like these kids are the
most spoiled of the bunch, they
go to Foothill for crying out
loud! I went to Foothill too, so
I’m not bagging it. In fact, half
of my friends’ parents met at
Foothill, including mine! Why
shouldn’t we stand up for local
students trying to hang in there
and get a quality education for a
reasonable price?
Bruno, a resident of the Old
Mountain View neighborhood
Interesting how a tea-bagger
would be upset about individuals making a choice to exercise
their right to free speech — even
placing the exercise of said right
above a few hours of studying.
Eric, a resident
of another community
Answer to “How did you get
to where you are?”: By lying,
waffling, and playing politics as
usual. How else?
Will Joseph, a resident of the
Shoreline West neighborhood
Start funding education properly and you won’t need so many
prisons.
Posted by Pat, a resident of the
Waverly Park neighborhood
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By Sheila Himmel
and immediately catch welcoming scents of tamarind pods and
taqueria.
Cynthia Arroyo, 16, goes there
for coffee every morning on her
way to school. The Arroyo family
lives nearby and has hardly been
to Costco since mid-November,
when Mi Pueblo became East
Palo Alto’s first supermarket in
23 years. As she says, “If we need
cilantro, we go to Mi Pueblo.
Apples, cheese, Mi Pueblo. The
produce is so fresh, and they
don’t sell cigarettes.”
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Diners sit beside the colorful decorations which adorn the Mi Pueblo supermarket and taqueria.
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Spanish to shop at Mi
Pueblo Food Centers. Nor
do you need to be in the market
for avocados, warm tortillas or
pickled pigs’ feet. The rapidly
growing San Jose-based chain
focuses on its Latino core, but
carries a multicultural inventory
of packaged goods ranging from
Allens Mustard Greens to Zatarian’s Gumbo File.
At the sparkling new East Palo
Alto store, a former Circuit City
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freshness of spring broccoli and warmth of summer still to come in the spicy red
pepper. The sea provides its fruits and the land its bounty. The people, they provide
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or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
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Ask for a taste, as at an ice cream
parlor.
Here are a few of my favorite
things:
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Karina
Diaz grabs
an order of
fried fish for
a customer
at the Mi
Pueblo
taqueria
and deli
counter.
Tiled tables offer plenty of seating, festive music and Mexican
village scenery. The menu is huge
and adaptable. Have your carne
asada (grilled beef) on a platter,
as a burrito or taco, or by the
pound. A combo plate of chicken
or beef fajitas ($4.99) comes with
beans and rice.
The staff is friendly and helpful. Wondering if the earthy mole
sauce is too spicy for your palate?
1. Deep, rich mole with tender
chicken ($6.99 a pound)
2. Chewy, sweet barbecued
pork ribs ($6.49 a pound)
3. Chile relleno ($3.29) with
paper-thin batter, in light
tomato sauce, sprinkled with
queso fresco
4. Tender cubes of beef tongue in
green salsa ($6.99 a pound)
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Coconut Cream
$699
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Fresh, Chef Inspired Italian Food.
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Palo Alto
650/843-0643
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650/961-1491
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At the taqueria inside the Mi Pueblo supermarket, customers can order tacos al pastor which features slow
roasted marinated pork carved to order upon homemade corn tortillas.
Continued from previous page
5. Shrimp ceviche tostada
($2.99)
6. Carne asada soft taco
($1.35)
7. Carnitas ($5.99 a pound)
I didn’t love the tamales ($1.49
each), with their high ratio of
masa to meat. The fish ceviche
paled next to the shrimp, and
the grilled pork (al pastor) was
a bit dry.
Spotting my group studying the thirst-quenching aguas
frescas, another counterperson
offered us tastes. These fresh
fruit drinks tamp down the heat
and herbs of taqueria fare.
Although cheery and fun, Mi
SINCE 1945
Pueblo may not be where you
want to dine. But when choosing
food to go, consider your travel
time. Ceviche tostadas quickly
get soggy. Chiles rellenos may
need reheating.
These fresh fruit
drinks tamp down
the heat and herbs of
taqueria fare
If you aren’t going to eat right
away, my advice is to buy the
parts and assemble yourself.
Such as: a pack of crispy corn
tortillas, a quarter pound of
shrimp ceviche, some housemade ranch-style guacamole,
a little queso fresco to sprinkle
on top.
Or match your stews or carnitas with a fresh-baked roll (20
cents!) or a family pack of 50
corn tortillas ($2.49), still steaming. There are green (jalapeno)
tortillas, red (chipotle), white
and purple corn. The leftover
tortillas freeze nicely.
This is only the latest of many
Mi Pueblos around Northern
California. Best known to Mountain View residents is the muchloved and much-visited store on
South Rengstorff Avenue, right
near the train tracks.
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WEDDING & BIRTHDAY CAKES
Mithai, Snacks, Cookies, Pizza, Burger, Wraps,
Vegetable Cutlets, Samosa, and much more
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EXP. 5/31/10
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Alice in Wonderland (PG) ((
Century 16: 11:50 a.m. 2:25, 5, 7:45 & 10:20 p.m.
Century 20: 11:20 a.m.; 1:55, 4:40, 7:30 & 10:10 p.m. in 3D at 12:40 & 6:15 p.m.
The Bounty Hunter (PG-13) (Not Reviewed)
Century 16: 11:20, a.m.; 2, 4:45, 7:35 & 10:15 p.m.
Century 20: 11:25 a.m.; 2:15, 5, 7:35 & 10:20 p.m.
Chloe (R) ((1/2 CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 2:15 & 7:20 p.m.
Clash of the Titans (PG-13) (Not Reviewed)
Century 16: 11 a.m.; 12:25, 1, 1:35, 3, 3:35, 4:10, 5:35, 6:10, 6:45, 8:10,
8:55, 9:20 & 10:40 p.m. In 3D at 11:40 a.m.; 2:20, 4:50, 7:25 & 10 p.m.
Century 20: 11:10 a.m.; 12:30, 1:10, 1:50, 3:10, 3:50, 4:30, 5:50, 6:30,
7:10, 8:30, 9:20 & 9:50 p.m. In 3D at 11:50 a.m.; 2:30, 3:30, 5:10, 7:50,
8:55 & 10:30 p.m.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG) ((
Century 16: 11:15 a.m.; 1:40, 4, 6:50 & 9:10 p.m.
Century 20: 11:30 a.m.; 1:55, 4:20, 6:50 & 9:15 p.m.
The Ghost Writer (PG-13) (((1/2
Century 20: 11:15 a.m.; 2, 4:50, 7:45 & 10:35 p.m.
CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:25, 4:20 7:15 & 10:10 p.m.
Notice of Availability
Draft 2010-15 Consolidated Plan
The Draft 2010-15 Consolidated Plan is currently available
for public comment through April 13, 2010. The Consolidated Plan contains policies and a five-year Strategic Plan
for using federal Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program funds to address the needs of lower-income households. Once adopted, the new Plan will cover the period
beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015.
To request a copy of the Draft 2010-15 Consolidated Plan or
submit written comments on the Plan, contact Regina Adams at 650-903-6049 or [email protected]
prior to April 13, 2010. Interested persons may also comment on the Draft 2010-15 Consolidated Plan during the following public hearings:
1. Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
Human Relations Commission Hearing
Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room B
266 Escuela Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94040
2. Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. or thereafter
City Council Adoption Hearing
City Hall Council Chambers
500 Castro Street
The City of Mountain View does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, familial status, disability, gender,
sexual orientation, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices.
This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, or treatment or employment in, the City of Mountain View programs and activities.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Mountain View
will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If
you have inquiries about the equal opportunity policies or require special
accommodations, please contact the Community Development Department at (650) 903-6049 at least five days prior to the meeting. The hearing
impaired can reach the Community Development Department through the
California Relay System at 711 or (800) 735-2929
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The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Not Rated) ((((
Guild Theatre: 1:15, 4:30 & 8 p.m.
Green Zone (R) ((
Century 16: 11:10 a.m.; 1:50, 4:30, 7:10 & 10:05 p.m.
Century 20: 11:05 a.m.; 1:45, 4:25, 7:05 & 9:45 p.m.
Greenberg (R) (((
Century 16: 12:05, 2:35, 5:10, 7:40 & 10:10 p.m.
Hot Tub Time Machine (R) (((
Century 16: 12:30, 2:55, 5:30, 8 & 10:25 p.m.
Century 20: 11:40 a.m.; 1, 2:20, 3:30, 4:45, 6, 7:15, 8:25, 9:40 & 10:45 p.m.
How to Train Your Dragon (PG) ((1/2
Century 16: 11:45 a.m.; 12:15, 12:50, 1:30, 2:10, 3:15, 3:55, 4:35, 7 & 9:25 p.m.
Century 20: 11:15 a.m.; 12:05, 12:55, 1:40, 2:40, 3:25, 4:15, 6:55, 5:20, 6:10,
7:45, 8:45 & 9:30 p.m.
The Hurt Locker (R) (((1/2 Aquarius Theatre: 2:30, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.
The Last Song (PG) (Not Reviewed)
Century 16: Fri.-Tue. at 11:30 a.m.; 2:05, 4:40, 7:15 & 9:45 p.m.
Century 20: 11:55 a.m.; 1:05, 2:35, 3:40, 5:15, 6:25, 7:55, 9:05 & 10:30 p.m.
Our Family Wedding (PG-13) (Not Reviewed)
Century 20: 2:25 & 7:25 p.m.
Repo Men (R) ((
Century 20: 11:35 a.m.; 2:20, 5:05, 8 & 10:40 p.m.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed)
Guild Theatre: Sat. at midnight.
The Runaways (R) (Not Reviewed)
CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 4:45 p.m. Fri.-Sat. also at 9:45 p.m.
The Secret of Kells (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed)
Aquarius Theatre: 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9 p.m.
She’s Out of My League (R) (Not Reviewed)
Century 20: 11:45 a.m.; 4:55 & 10 p.m.
Shutter Island (R) (((
Century 16: 6:20 & 9:35 p.m.
Century 20: 10:15 p.m.
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too? (PG-13) (Not Reviewed)
Aquarius Theatre: Fri 11:10, 2, 4:50, 7:40, 10:35 Sat 11:10, 2, 4:50, 7:40,
10:35 Sun 11:10, 2, 4:50, 7:40, 10:35 Mon 11:10, 2, 4:50, 7:40, 10:35 Tue 11:10, 2,
4:50, 7:40, 10:35 Wed 11:10, 2, 4:50, 7:40, 10:35 Thu 11:10, 2, 4:50, 7:40, 10:35
Century 16: 11 a.m.; 1:45, 4:55, 7:40 & 10:25 p.m.
Century 20: 11:10 a.m.; 2, 4:50, 7:40 & 10:35 p.m.
Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only.
AQUARIUS: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260)
CENTURY CINEMA 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (800-326-3264)
CENTURY PARK 12: 557 E. Bayshore Blvd., Redwood City (800-326-3264)
CENTURY 20 DOWNTOWN: 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City (800-326-3264)
CINEARTS AT PALO ALTO SQUARE: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-3456)
GUILD: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260)
SPANGENBERG THEATRE: 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto (354-8263)
For show times, plot synopses and more information about any films playing at the
Aquarius, Guild and Park, visit www.LandmarkTheatres.com
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For show times, plot synopses,
trailers and more movie
info, visit www.mv-voice.com
and click on movies.
NMOVIEREVIEWS
ALICE IN
WONDERLAND -(Century 16, Century 20) A time jump
and convenient amnesia allow an older
hero — in this case Mia Wasikowska’s
19-year-old Alice — to rediscover the
childhood adventures depicted in Lewis
Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking-Glass.”
This Alice is a runaway bride of sorts,
taking “a moment” away from the marriage proposal of a Victorian prig. In
short order, she tumbles down the ol’
rabbit hole. In the chamber below, she
reenacts Carroll’s pre-feminist puzzle
of body consciousness to gain entry
into Wonderland. It’s all more tiresome
than entertaining, especially with mindnumbing CGI exhaustion setting in early.
Rated PG for fantasy action/violence
involving scary images and situations,
and for a smoking caterpillar. One hour,
48 minutes. — P.C.
CHLOE --1/2
When did we stop picking each other
up at the airport?” Catherine (Julianne
Moore) asks of husband David (Liam
Neeson) in “Chloe,” the latest film by
Atom Egoyan (“The Sweet Hereafter”).
Catherine is a gynecologist, David a
music professor; they live with their
teenaged son Michael (Max Thieriot) in
a spectacular modern house in Toronto,
where the action is set. In the opening
scene, Catherine has not picked David
up from the airport — he’s been to a
conference in New York — because
she’s throwing him a lavish surprise
birthday party. But David misses his
flight and the party. Catherine, finding a
text message (“Thanks for last night”)
from a woman on his phone, is suspicious. Has David been unfaithful? How
better to test her suspicions than to hire
a hooker to tempt him and report back
to her? She finds a willing helper in bigeyed, lush-lipped Chloe (Amanda Seyfried), whom she meets in a restaurant
ladies’ room. Rated R for strong sexual
content, language, nudity and graphic
dialogue. — R.P.
DIARY OF A
WIMPY KID -(Century 16, Century 20) Zachary Gordon
plays pint-sized Greg Heffley, whose
only concern is becoming a class hero.
He has a roly-poly best bud in Rowley
Jefferson (Robert Capron), a sweet and
loyal friend who plays along with Greg’s
schemes — to a point. Naturally, nothing
works for Greg. Joining wrestling leads to
a series of humiliations, including being
pinned by his high-strung female nemesis, Patty Ferrell (Laine MacNeil). And
when he tries out for the school play, he
learns he’s suitable not for the leads but
for ... you guessed it, the tree. Greg’s
rapacious pursuit of coolness makes him
a selfish jerk for much of the film’s running time, eventually alienating his only
friend. Kids will probably root for Greg
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his beloved niece Harriet disappeared
40 years earlier. Vanger hires disgraced
journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Michael
Nykvist) to make one last attempt to
find the girl. Mikael is joined in his quest
by the punkish Lisbeth Salander (Noomi
Rapace), the “girl with the dragon tattoo.” She and Mikael use not only modern technology but also old-fashioned
inductive reasoning and meticulous
examination of evidence: old photographs, receipts, diaries and the like.
The results of their search are shocking
but never implausible. Not rated. Two
hours, 32 minutes. — R.P.
anyway, if only with the understanding
that eventually he’ll learn what’s really
important and redeem himself with a
grand gesture. Rated PG for some rude
humor and language. One hour, 30
minutes. — P.C.
THE GHOST
WRITER ---1/2
(Palo Alto Square, Century 20) Ewan
McGregor plays this mystery’s dogged
flatfoot, a professional (unnamed) ghost
writer hired to rewrite the autobiography of former Prime Minister Adam
Lang (Pierce Brosnan). Disconcertingly,
the ghost’s predecessor lately washed
up on the shores of Cape Cod, not far
from Lang’s seaside property.Though
the circumstances are suspicious, the
death is deemed an accident; still, no
sooner does the new ghost arrive than
a scandal involving Lang blows up in
the press. Suddenly facing war-crime
charges, Lang appears to have authorized the illegal use of British Special
Forces for a secret kidnap culminating in
CIA torture. Rated PG-13 for language,
brief nudity/sexuality, some violence
and a drug reference. Two hours, eight
minutes. — P.C.
GREENBERG ---
THE GIRL WITH THE
DRAGON TATTOO ---(Guild) Henrik Vanger (Sven-Bertil
Taube), the aging doyen of a giant
industrial complex, opens an anonymous
package containing a pressed flower.
Just as he has on every birthday since
(Century 16) Ben Stiller plays Roger,
recently released from a mental hospital, and readjusting to life in L.A. His
brother’s family has warily given him run
of the house while out of town, leaving
his brother’s personal assistant, Florence
Marr (Greta Gerwig) in the uncomfortable position of assisting the uber-neurotic Roger. What follows is an oratorio
of awkwardness sung in a minor key,
as Roger hourly proves his neediness,
in part by hitting on the 20-something
Florence. As a study of two yearning
Angelenos, it pursues an answer to
the film’s opening line, delivered by a
behind-the-wheel Florence as she tries
to merge: “Are you going to let me in?”
Rated R for some strong sexuality, drug
use, and language. One hour, 47 minutes. — P.C. (Reviewed
GREEN ZONE -(Century 16, Century 20) In 2003 Baghdad, Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller
and his unit are charged with rooting
out weapons of mass destruction.
Burned three straight times, Miller complains that he and his men have been
risking their lives on bad intel. So when
his team happens on some first-hand
intelligence about fugitive General Al
Rawi (Igal Naor), Miller defies orders to
chase down the truth about the WMDs
that predicated the Iraq War. With that,
action thriller “Green Zone” is off to the
races. Rated R for violence and language. One hour, 55 minutes. — P.C.
HOT TUB TIME
MACHINE --(Century 16, Century 20) Three longtime friends have watched their lives
steer in decidedly different directions
than they had envisioned in their
youth. Adam (John Cusack) is dealing
with a nasty breakup while looking
after his video-game-obsessed nephew
(Clark Duke as Jacob); Nick (Craig
Robinson) abandoned a music career
for marriage and dog grooming; and
the once-”cool” Lou (Rob Corddry)
has become a foul-mouthed alcoholic.
Eager for a soul-searching spark, the
three pals, with Jacob in tow, head
out to the ski-resort haven of their
late-teen years. A night of inebriated
partying lands all four in an outdoor
hot tub that turns out to be — you
guessed it — a time machine. When
the fellows come to they are stuck in
the year 1986, forced to relive a day
that was a major turning point of their
young lives. Rated: R for pervasive language, strong crude content, sexual
content, nudity and drug use. 1 hour,
40 minutes. T.H.
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR
DRAGON --1/2
(Century 16, Century 20) Based on
Cressida Cowell’s popular children’s
book series, “Dragon” concerns a
Viking community beset by “pests”:
dragons of all shapes and sizes. Led
by Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler), the
Vikings are all capable dragonslayers,
with one exception: Stoick’s scrawny
son Hiccup (Jay Baruchel). Hiccup
laments, “Killing a dragon is everything around here,” including the way
to get a girlfriend, he reckons. Though
he lacks brawn, Hiccup is mechanically
adept, and during one nighttime raid,
he brings down the most fearsome
of the dragons: Night Fury. Given his
chance at last, Hiccup is distraught to
discover that he’s not a killer. Instead
he frees his catch, only to discover
its damaged tail renders it flightless.
Before you can say, “E.T., phone
home,” Hiccup is designing a prosthetic
to get his new friend “Toothless” back
in the air. Rated PG for sequences of
intense action and some scary images,
and brief mild language. One hour, 38
minutes. — P.C.
REPO MEN -(Century 16, Century 20) In an unspecified near future, a sinister corporation
called The Union offers organs for
sale. The only hitch? If you fall 90 days
behind in paying the exorbitant bills, a
repo man will be after you with a stun
gun, a knife and a terrible bedside manner. Remy (Jude Law) and Jake (Forest
Whitaker) are two of The Union’s best
repo men, and best-friendly adversaries
since boyhood. Remy’s wife (Carice van
Houten) insists that her husband move
into sales, but Remy and Jake are adrenaline junkies who don’t want to put
an end to their field partnership. Then,
what’s meant to be Remy’s last job goes
horribly wrong, necessitating an organ
transplant. Now that the heart’s in the
other chest, so to speak, will Remy have
the heart to go back to work? More
importantly, will he be able to make his
payments? Rated R for strong bloody
violence, grisly images, language and
some sexuality/nudity. One hour, 41
minutes. — P.C.
NMOVIECRITICS
S.T.-Susan Tavernetti,
J.A.-Jeanne Aufmuth, T.H.-Tyler Hanley
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ART GALLERIES
Gallery 9 Watercolor Artists Seven
watercolor artists display recent works through
April 4. Featured artists: Rajani Balaram, Rosemarie Gorman, Suej McCall, Miyoko Mizuno,
Kathy Sharpe, Joyce Savre & Nancy Wulff.
Gallery hours: MonñSat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.,
noon-4 p.m. Throughout March, Gallery 9, 143
Main St., Los Altos. www.gallery9losaltos.com
AUDITIONS
El Camino Youth Symphony ECYS is
accepting audition applications for current and
new members for the 2010-2011 season. Go to
www.ecys.org/auditions.html to apply for an
appointment. Auditions will take place in March
and April. Highlights of the 2010-2011 season
include an International Tour for the Senior Symphony. Call 650-213-7111. www.ecys.org
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
ArtWorks! for Kids Art adventures in
painting, drawing, collage and other media for
kids ages 6-8 and 9-12. Taught by California
artist Karie Challinor with Kristin Hurwick.
Starts April 12. 3:30-4:45 p.m. $105/seven
sessions. Mountain View Masonic Lodge, 890
Church St., Mountain View. Call 650-969-4110.
www.livelyfoundation.org
California Medicinal Plants Bring: lunch,
water, notebook, camera, warm clothes and
hat. April 3, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $65. Common Ground Garden Center, 559 College Ave.,
Palo Alto. Call 650-493-6072. http://www.
commongroundinpaloalto.org/
Nature Photography for Kids The Lively
School offers a chance for kids age 9-12 to
engage their imagination and skill in nature.
Photographer Karie Challinor leads the class
to see the world and share what they see.
April 12-May 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $105/seven
sessions. Mountain View Masonic Lodge, 890
Church St., Mountain View. Call 650-969-4110.
www.livelyfoundation.org
CLUBS/MEETINGS
SPAUG General Meeting SPAUG General Meeting Stanford-Palo Alto User Group
meets monthly to discuss problems, solutions,
software and hardware. Learn more about
computing, meet fellow computer users. Get
help and advice from experienced users. Second Wednesday of the month, ongoing, 7-9:30
p.m. first meeting free, $35/year. American
Legion Post, 347 First St., Los Altos. Call 650493-9307. www.svuga.org/
CONCERTS
Compline - An Evening Service of Song
A reflective 30-minute musical service of hymns,
chant and psalms sung in serene candle-lit
ambiance. April 11: Trinity Lutheran; April 18:
Threshold Singers; April 25: Christ Church Portola Valley; May 2: Early Music Singers; May 16:
All Saints Episcopal Church; May 23: Stanford
student ensemble. 9-9:30 p.m. Free. Stanford
Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. Call
650-723-1762. religiouslife.stanford.edu
Palo Alto Philharmonic Concert Featuring a world premiere composed and conducted
by composer-in-residence, Lee Actor. Maestro
Shoebotham will also lead the orchestra in
Dvor·k’s “Romance for Violin and Orchestra,
Op. 11” with violinst Heidi Kim and Ludwig van
Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 3 (Eroica).” Sat.,
April 10, 8 p.m. general: $18, senior $15, student $8. Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield
Road, Palo Alto. www.paphil.org
DANCE
English Country Dancing Peninsula English Country Dance welcomes all, from beginners to experienced dancers. Live music, no
partner needed, all dances taught. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Dance meets first,
third, fifth Wednesdays through June 2010.
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NHIGHLIGHT
JOY KILLS SORROW IN CONCERT
Joy Kills Sorrow is an old time/bluegrass/jazz/folk ensemble.
Sat., April 10, 8-11 p.m. $18/advance, $20/door.
First Presbyterian Church, 1667 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View.
Call 650-691-9982. www.rba.org
8-10 p.m. $15 supporters, $9 non-members,
$7 members, $5 students or pay what you can.
Flex-It Studio, 425 Evelyn Ave., Mountain View.
Call 650-493-6012.
Latin Dance Fusion Workout Steps from
many genres are folded into easy-to-follow
combinations. Move to flamenco, cha-cha,
cumbia, swing, merengue, salsa, samba,
middle eastern, or other Latin dances. Wear
athletic shoes/clothing and bring an exercise
mat. Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. Los Altos
American Legion Hall, 347 First St., Los Altos.
Call 650-948-1484.
on maintaining oral health and keeping dental
appliances clean. Attendees will receive free
appliance-cleaning product samples. Advance
sign-ups are requested. Thurs., April 29, 1 p.m.
Free. Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6330.
SPECIAL EVENTS
ENVIRONMENT
Green Mountain View monthly meeting Community group dedicated to improving
sustainability in Mountain View. First Monday
of each month. April 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Mountain View Library Community Room, 585
Franklin St., Mountain View. Call 650-9693720. www.greenmountainview.org
Camaron Ochs
The Bay Area’s Camaron
Ochs, a singer and
guitarist, performs a live
acoustic set. Sat., April
10, 8-10 p.m. Free. Red
Rock Coffee, 201 Castro
St., Mountain View. Call
650-996-4470. www.
camaronochs.com
EXHIBITS
“A Space of One’s Own” Palo Alto’s Cubbereley Artists’ will present “A Space of One’s
Own” in the lobby of Palo Alto City Hall, April
1-30, 2010. The show highlights the individual
visions and interconnected work that occur
within this unique community of 23 visual artists. Through April 30, Visit us May 15-16 from
11-5 as part of SVOS 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Palo Alto
City Hall, Palo Alto.
“Longing for Sea Change” This series
of video installations by contemporary artists
living and working in Africa and the diaspora
addresses broad human issues of humanity
in moments of upheaval, fragmentation and
transition. (Museum open until 8 p.m. on
Thursdays.) Through June 26, 2011, 11 a.m.-5
p.m. free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita
Drive, Stanford. Call 650- 724-3600. museum.
stanford.edu/news_room/sea_change.html
Museum Night at the Los Altos History Museum Hours extended to 7 p.m. on
the third Thursday of each month. The latest
exhibit is “Through Thick and Thin: A Tale of
Two Sisters” (the story of Sarah Winchester and
Isabelle Merriman). Docent-led tours of the J.
Gilbert Smith House, which was built in 1905.
4-7 p.m. Free. Los Altos History Museum, 51
So. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. www.losaltoshistory.org
FAMILY AND KIDS
Banana Slug String Band Music, theater, puppetry and audience participation.
Sponsored by Palo Alto Child Care Advisory
Committee. Sat., April 3, 10-11 a.m. $5 (age 10
& under) $8 (over 10). Cubberley Community
Center Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo
Alto. Call 650-329-2280.
Check Mate! Class Chess class. For ages
5-13. April 6-June 22, 4-5 p.m. $108 for
residents/$120.50 for non-residents Mountain
View Community Center - Room 2, 201 S.
Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-9036331. online.activenetwork.com/mvrecreation
Cubes & Crayons: “Kids’ Night Out”
Cubes & Crayons, which provides office space,
childcare and family activities, is hosting a “Kids’
Night Out” event. Parents can drop their kids off
for children’s art activities and story time, along
with pizza, snacks and games. Four Friday times
are planned: March 12, April 9, May 14, June
11, each 5:30-8:30 p.m. $50 general, $40 for
members. Cubes and Crayons, 154 E Dana St.,
Mountain View. www.cubesandcrayons.com
Spring Farm Tours Docents lead small
groups on tours of working homestead farm.
Visit animals in pens and meet new farm
babies: cow and calf, sheep and lambs, goats
and kids, pigs and piglets, chickens, rabbits,
ducks, geese. Walk in large vegetable garden
and century-old barns. By Friends of Deer
Hollow Farm. Third Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
$5 each, children under 2, free. Deer Hollow
Farm, Rancho San Antonio County Park, 22500
Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos. Call 650-903-6430.
www.fodhf.org
Wild Cat Adventure Our Wild Cat Adventure features five live wild cats from around
the world. Each cat is shown on stage as information about the species is shared with the
audience. You may see a cheetah, cougar, lynx,
serval, caracal or Geoffroy’s cat. April 11, 2-3
p.m. Adults - $10 Children under 12 - $5. Foothill College - Appreciation Hall, 12345 El Monte
Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 707-874-3176. www.
wildcatfund.org
FILM
“La Danse” special screening The
Department of Art & Art History, Film and
Media Studies Program, presents a special
screening of “La Danse,” to be followed by a
Q&A with legendary documentary filmmaker
Frederick Wiseman and special guests Muriel
Maffre and Pierre-FranÁois Villanoba from San
Francisco Ballet. April 6, 6:30-10 p.m. Free.
Annenberg Auditorium, 435 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. Call 650-723-3404. art.stanford.edu
Talk Cinema Palo Alto Subscription
14-part series meets Saturday mornings September 2009- April 2010, offering sneak peeks
of new movies. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $129 series/
$20 general admission. The Aquarius Theatre,
430 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Call 800-551-9221.
talkcinema.com
HEALTH
CD-release party for The Mighty Have Fallen.
April 3, 8 p.m. Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St.,
Mountain View.
ON STAGE
“The Alto’s, like The Sopranos Only
Lower” A Mafia musical-mystery spoof of the
HBO classic. April 8-May 1. 8-9:30 p.m. $24-32
(special seating $5 more). Bus Barn Theater,
97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. Call 650-941-0551.
www.busbarn.org
“Burn This” Dragon Productions presents
Lanford Wilson’s “Burn This,” a story about
friends coping with the death of a dancer.
Through April 4, Thursday through Saturday at
8 p.m. and Sundays at 2. Dragon Theatre, 535
Alma St., Palo Alto. dragonproductions.net
‘Not a Genuine Black Man’ Brian Copeland’s one-man show tells his story of growing up in the racially segregated city of San
Leandro during the 1970s. The show combines
autobiographical stories, history lessons and
personal reflections. Sun., April 25, 3-5 p.m.
Free; donations accepted. Los Altos High Eagle
Theatre, 201 Almond Ave., Los Altos. www.
brownpapertickets.com/event/103221
Graham Musical Performance “Once on
This Island” a Caribbean musical presented by
Graham Middle School Performing Arts Association. March 25-April 2. 7-8:30 p.m. $10/
adult; $7/youth. Graham Middle School MUR,
1175 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-9385812. http://graham.mvwsd.org/
CPR and First Aid Classes Every Tuesday
and Thursday nights, CPR and first-aid classes.
CPR basic/health care professional/renewal and
basic first-aid class, adult care and child care
classes every Saturday by All Care Plus. Please
call and preregister. Can be taken separately or
in combination. Caregiver support workshops
also available. 5-9:30 p.m. $75. 862 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-424-0204. www.
allcareplus.org
Massages Avenidas offers 30-minute
massages by certified massage therapists
every Tuesday and Thursday. Massages also
available every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wear comfy clothes; no disrobing. Ages 50+.
$26 members/$31 non-members. Avenidas,
450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. Call 650-289-2453.
avenidas.org
OUTDOORS
LIVE MUSIC
SENIORS
The Mighty Have Fallen - CD Release
Talk on Oral Healthcare A talk is planned
A Year of Trees -- Monthly Hikes at
Hidden Villa Come hike Hidden Villa with
Mary Powell, Manager of Community Programs, and explore the trees in its evergreen
coastal woodland. Moderately strenuous 90
minute educational hike. All levels of tree lovers welcome. Tuesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. $5 per
car. Hidden Villa Ranch, 26870 Moody Road,
Los Altos Hills. Call 650-949-9704. www.hiddenvilla.org
Morning Ramble with a Ranger Gentle,
ranger-led hike. Open to Palo Alto residents
and accompanied guests. First Thursdays, 8:3010:30 a.m. Free. Foothills Park Interpretive
Center, 3300 Page Mill Road, Los Altos Hills.
Call 650-329-2423. bit.ly/enjoyonline
Gamble Garden’s Spring Tour Spring
Tour, Friday, April 23 and Sat., April 24, including a tour of 6six private Palo Alto gardens,
plant sale, silent auction, boutique and more.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. $30 members, $35 non-members, $40 day of Tour. Gamble Garden, 1431
Waverley St., Palo Alto. Call 650-329-1356 ext.
201. http://www.gamblegarden.org
Medicine and the Muse: Malcolm
Gladwell Featuring author Malcolm Gladwell
(Tipping Point, Outliers, Blink), Medicine and
the Muse: An Arts, Humanities and Medicine
Symposium also highlights art, music and presentations by Stanford medical students. Thu.,
April 8, 5-8 p.m. Free. Hewlett Auditorium,
C370 Serra Mall, Stanford. Call 650-498-7869.
http://bioethics.stanford.edu/arts/
TALKS/AUTHORS
Anousheh Ansari presents “My
Dream of Stars” Anousheh Ansari presents
“My Dream of Stars,” a memoir in which space
pioneer Ansari tells the story of her childhood
in Iran and her family’s exodus to America after
the Islamic Revolution. April 9, 7:30 p.m. Free.
Books Inc. in Mountain View, 301 Castro St.,
Mountain View. www.booksinc.net
Blake Charlton at Books Inc Blake Charlton discusses “Spellwright,” which features
Nicodemus, a young, gifted wizard who has
always been dyslexic, and thus experiences
trouble casting even the simplest of spells. April
7, 7:30 p.m. Free. Books Inc Mountain View,
301 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-4281234. www.booksinc.net
Blake Charlton discusses “Spellwright” Blake Charlton discusses “Spellwright,” which features Nicodemus, a young,
gifted wizard who has always been dyslexic,
and thus experiences trouble casting even
the simplest of spells. April 7, 7:30 p.m. Free.
Books Inc. in Mountain View, 301 Castro St.,
Mountain View. www.booksinc.net
Steve Poizner Gubernatorial candidate
Steve Poizner discusses and signs his book
“Mount Pleasant: What Happened When I
Traded a Silicon Valley Board Room for an Inner
City Classroom.” Friday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. Free.
Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call
650-324-4321. www.keplers.com
TEEN ACTIVITIES
The House The House is open to middleschool students to come hang out with their
friends in a safe, fun environment. This free
drop-in program is supervised by trained recreation leaders and offers a social atmosphere
that includes homework help, billiards, arts and
crafts, foosball, video games and more. 5-8 p.m.
Free. The House, 298 Escuela Ave., Mountain
View. Call 650-903-6410. www.ci.mtnview.
ca.us/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/teen_services.asp
VOLUNTEERS
Junior Museum & Zoo Office volunteers
are needed to help with fundraising, community relations and special events. Data input,
mailings, internet research, etc. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Free. Junior Museum & Zoo, 1451 Middlefield
Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-326-6338. www.
friendsjmz.org
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local events, see our website at
www.PaloAltoOnline.com.
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135 Group Activities
Fine Photography Show, Reception
BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP
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Emerson School Spring Break Camp
Heritage Button Show - Free
Fifth Friday Beatles Shabbat
Mature Female Driver Available
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Outside The Frame— Art Show
NATURE/OUTDOORS Events Calendar
Paintings With Visual Impact!
SPRING BREAK Horsemanship camp
Parent Observation
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201 Autos/Trucks/
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2009 Jeep 2009 Liberty 4WD $22,750.00
BMW Sales/Consignment Any Any - 100
Chevrolet 1998 pickup truck K2500
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Dodge 2005 stratus - 6,999
Mazda 2006 Miata Grand Touring $15,999
Nissan 2003 350 Z - $8,500
Voice Lessons 650-216-9138
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130 Classes &
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235 Wanted to Buy
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145 Non-Profits
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155 Pets
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2 Italian Marble Lvg Rm Tables - $299
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330 Child Care
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245 Miscellaneous
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Back Pack - Jansport - $30.00
Canon 35 MM Camera - $50.00
Firewood-Oak Mix-Seasoned & Spli $175.00
New Board Game - MOBopoly - $35
new medical walker - $20.
NEW! BMW 335i Cabrio Toy Car - $600
19th century french antique bed - $ 3500
Stetson Western Hats - $35.00
Dog Training Classes
Bessie P Gutmann prints - $45.00ea
Telephoto Camera Case - $25.00
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Western Boots - $55-$100
Star Wars Glasses - $40.00 set
250 Musical
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133 Music Lessons
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Tub to bath seat The First Year
VHS VIDEOS for kids
Winter Jackets 3,6,9,12,18,24mo
440 Massage Therapy
Thai Massage: $59 for 1 hr
Call Chan at 408-368-3156 for appt.
Spoil Me Spa, 2290 W. El Camino
Real, Mountain View
455 Personal Training
Personal Training at your house!
488 Spa Services
Mobile Spray Tanning - GLOW GIRL
Class A Team Drivers
For SLT. Hazmat. $2,000 Bonus. Split
$0.68 for all miles. Regional contractor positions available. 1-800-835-9471.
(Cal-SCAN)
Company Drivers
Solos & Hazmat Teams * GREAT PAY *
GREAT MILES * CDL-A Required. We also
have dedicated and regional positions
available. Call 866-789-8947. Swift.
(Cal-SCAN)
500 Help Wanted
Branch manager
Metropolitan Transportation Inc. is
glad to offer a Job of a Branch manager. A job for responsible and conscientious people. Base pay salary is
2,450.00 USD monthly plus 5% commission which is around 1,000.00
USD during 4 weeks trial period.
Full insurance after 60 days. E-mail:
[email protected] Website:
http://metrotrans.org/vacancies.html
Call: 650-491-7790
Drivers
Local Fremont Flatbed Runs. Great
pay, benefits! CDL-A, 1 yr. exp. reqd.
Estenson Logistics. Apply. www.goelc.
com. 866/336-9642
Retail Sales Associate
From Tee to Green, a Palo Alto
retail store, specializes in women’s
golf apparel, shoes,& accessories.
Responsibilities include providing
exceptional customer service to our
clients, processing sales transactions,
maintaining a clean and attractive environment. Golf experience is a plus.
Compensation and hours negotiable.
Please submit resume via email.
550 Business
Opportunities
All Cash Vending
Be Your Own Boss! Your Own Local
Vending Route. Includes 25 Machines
and Candy for $9,995. MultiVend LLC,
1-888-625-2405. (Cal-SCAN)
Construction Professionals
Economy got you down? Generate new
business, partner with an expanding,
green multimillion dollar company. No
money down! EarthWise Technologies
www.bEarthWise.com 1-800-707-0858.
(Cal-SCAN)
Salon Chair Rental
2 hair designer stations avail. in
Boutique Salon, MP. Seeking stylist
w/established clientÃ¨le. Pro. standards. Priv.parking. 650-346-7219
560 Employment
Information
$$$HELP WANTED$$$
Extra Income! Assembling CD cases
from Home! No Experience Necessary!
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Bartender Trainees
No experience necessary. Make up to
$40 an hour in wages and tips. Meet
new people, work in an exciting atmosphere. Call (877) 568-9534 (AAN CAN)
Offices • Banks • Restaurants
Homes • Ironing • Laundry
24 Years of Experience
Good References • Free Estimates
Lic #41703
Housecleaning Available
18 years exp. Excellent refs. Good
rates, own car. Maria, (650)679-1675
or (650)207-4609 (cell)
Medical Assistant
Learn on the job. Good pay, benefits, 30
days vacation/yr, $ for school. No experience OK. HS grads ages 17-34. Call
Mon-Fri 1-800-345-6289. (Cal-SCAN)
Marlem Cleaning Service
Residential/comm’l. Move in/out, remodel clean ups, windows. 10 years exp.,
good refs. Serving entire Bay Area.
650/380-4114
Business
Services
Loan Officers
NOW is the TIME To Work for a direct
lender. 85% Commission (W-2), FHA, VA
Reverse Mortgages. For info go to www.
OakTreeFunding.com click Virtual Agent.
(Cal-SCAN)
Safely Increase any U.S. Bank
CD Rate ... Immediately! “Earn 12-16%
immediately”. Receive 6% annual distribution paid monthly. Average yield 9.3%
yearly. Maturing in 3 years or sooner.
1-888-601-5950. (Cal-SCAN)
645 Office/Home
Business Services
Advertise Online
In a network of 50-plus newspaper websites.
Border to Border with one order! $7 cost per
thousand impressions statewide. Minimum
$5,000 order. Call for details: (916) 2886010. www.CaliforniaBannerAdNetwork.
com (Cal-SCAN)
Classified Advertising
In 240 Cal-SCAN newspapers for
the best reach, coverage, and price.
25-words $550. Reach over 6 million
Californians! FREE email brochure. Call
(916) 288-6019. www.Cal-SCAN.com
(Cal-SCAN)
Display Advertising
In 140 Cal-SDAN newspapers statewide for $1,550! Reach over 3 million
Californians! FREE email brochure. Call
(916) 288-6019. www.Cal-SDAN.com
(Cal-SCAN)
650 Pet Care/
Grooming/Training
Barbara Milagros
C: 650-771-0453 O: 650-299-9629
Navarro Housecleaning
Home and Office. Weekly, bi-weekly. Floors, windows, carpets. Free
est., good refs., 15 years exp.
650-853-3058; 650-796-0935
Home
Services
703 Architecture/
Design
Artist, Designer, Builder
710 Carpentry
Cabinetry-Individual Designs
Precise, 3-D Computer Modeling:
Mantels * Bookcases * Workplaces
* Wall Units * Window Seats.
Ned Hollis, 650/856-9475
715 Cleaning
Services
Asuncion Yanet
House Cleaning
• Houses • Apartments • Offices
Reasonable Rates-Free Estimates
15 Years Experience (Mon-Sat)
650-906-7712 or 650-630-3279
748 Gardening/
Landscaping
Beckys Landscape
Weekly/periodic maint. Annual rose/fruit
tree prune, clean ups, irrigation, sod,
planting, raised beds. Demolition, excavation. Driveway, patio, deck installs.
Power washing. 650/493-7060
& GARDEN
Ceja’s HOME
LANDSCAPE
30 Years in family
Yard clean up • New lawns
Sprinklers • Tree triming & removing,
including Palm • Stump Removal
650.814.1577 ☎ 650.283.7797
Orkopina
Housecleaning
“The BEST Service for You”
Bonded
Since 1985
Insured
• General Housecleaning
• Laundry, Ironing, Change Linens
• Meticulous, Quality Work
• Windows and Screens Cleaned
• Wash Walls and Ceilings
• Move In/Move Out and Remodel Clean-up
(650)962-1536- Lic. 020624
• YARD
• LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE
• ESTATE SERVICE
• NEW LAWNS
FREE ESTIMATE
719 Remodeling/
Additions
Domicile
Construction, Inc.
General Contractor
T 415 999-3143
650 366-8335
www.domicileconstructioninc.com
since 1990
lic #627843
GERMAN QUALITY
CRAFTSMANSHIP
• Complete Kitchen and Bath
• Tile and Marble • Remodels
• Additions • Redwood Decks
30 years experience - Lic.#644317
Call Thomas
650-533-8621
730 Electrical
Alex Electric
Lic #784136. Free Est.
All electrical.
Alex, (650)366-6924
Electrical Services
Repair, trouble shoot, new install CA
lic. 833594. 650/918-7524 angel@
newsystemelectrical.com
743 Tiling
T.A.C. Tile
Owner operator, 25 years exp.
All calls answered. Small jobs and
repairs welcome. Lic. #C594478.
408/794-8094
D.J. MCCANN
CONSTRUCTION , INC .
a J & G HAULING SERVICE
Misc. junk, office, appliances,
garage, storage, etc, clean-ups. Old
furniture, green waste and yard junk.
Licensed & insured. FREE ESTIMATES
650/368-8810
GENERAL CONTRACTOR Lic. #907806
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P ROJECT M ANAGEMENT
C USTOM N EW H OMES
R OOM A DDITIONS
S ECOND S TORIES
M ASTER S UITES
K ITCHENS
B ATHROOMS
J O HN STO N
70% Recycled
LARGE TRUCKS
Dump Runs • Trees
LARGE/small JOBS
Free Estimate Insured
650-482-9090 Menlo Park, CA
www.djmccannconstruction.com
RENOVATION
Domicile Construction Inc.
• SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS
LET BOB DO IT!
(650)367-1420
Custom Lighting • Electrical Upgrades
Kitchen & Bath Remodels
Crown Molding • Small Job Specialist
650-327-HAUL
415-999-0594
cell:
✮
HAULING ✮
Frank’s Hauling
Commercial, Residential, Garage,
Basement & Yard. Clean-up. Fair prices.
650/361-8773
Junk Hauling Service
Yard clean-up & Maintenance service.
Large & small jobs. 650-771-0213
Lic#819967 • Certified Electrician
Palo Altos # 1 REMODELER
754 Gutters
J. L. GARDENING SERVICE
• Garden & Landscape Care
• Full Weekly or Bi-Weekly Service
• Cleanups • Free Estimates
25 Years of Experience
(650) 988-8694
www.JLGARDENING.COM
Jesus Garcia Garden Service
Maintenance - Sprinklers - New Fences.
(650)366-4301 or (650)346-6781 ask
for Jesus or Carmen
Jody Horst
Landscape Artist
R. Alvarez Cleaning
Weekly, monthly or one time cleaning.
14 years exp. Excel. refs. Lic. #41574.
650/716-6515.
759 Hauling
Call Bob: (650) 868-2518
LEFT COAST BUILDERS
www.orkopinacleaningservice.com
Patty’s House Cleaning Service
Apartments,
Houses,
offices.
10 years exp. Excellent Ref. Free
est. Call Anytime. Lic#32563
(650)722-1043
751 General
Contracting
20 Years of unmatched Excellence
Nena & Ney House Cleaning
Detail Oriented, 15 yrs. exp. and baby
sitting available. CDL, good refs. 650851-7603 or cell# 650-465-2187
All Animals Happy House
Pet Sitting Services by Susan
Licensed, insured, refs.
650-323-4000
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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
No experience. Get paid to train.
California Army National Guard.
High School JR/SR and Grads/GED.
Up to 100% tuition assistance. Parttime work with full-time benefits.
www.NationalGuard.com/Careers or
1-800-GO-GUARD. (Cal-SCAN)
624 Financial
Jobs
BMC
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856-9648
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Design, Install, Consult
Drip & Spray Irrigation
Clean-up & Maintenance
Lawns & Rock Gardens
Edible Gardens, Veggie
Boxes
Lic. #725080
LANDA’S GARDENING
& LANDSCAPING
• Yard Maintenance
• New Lawns • Clean Ups
• Tree Trimming/Pruning
Trimming/Pruning
(650)576-6242 Ramon
Leo Garcia Landscape/
Maintenance
Lawn and irrig. install, clean-ups.
Res. and comml. maint. Free Est.
Lic. 823699. 650/369-1477.
Mario’s Gardening
Maintenance, clean-ups. Free est.
650/365-6955; 995-3822
New
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Residential & Commercial
Maintenance, Fences, New Lawns,
Retaining Walls, Tree removal, Concrete & More
IN THIS ECONOMY WE DO MORE FOR LE$$$
650-793-5392
Lic#052258
Royal Landscape
Woman owned & operated,
Landscape maintenance, irrigation,
new installation, renovation,
cleanups & hauling
30yrs exp. CL #000000
650-280-2971
Shubha Landscape Design
TOTAL LANDSCAPE
Resid. & Comml. Maintenance
• Clean Ups • Lawns • Irrigation
• Patios • Fences
Free
Est.
• Driveways • Demo
www.totallandscapes.net
net
Lic# 933852
Gutter Cleaning
PRESSURE WASHING
Patios • Decks • Fences
(650) 207-7452
Free Estimates Call Joe
757 Handyman/
Repairs
767 Movers
Armandos Moving
Home, Apts,Storage. Full Service
moves. Serving the Bay Area for 20
yrs. Licensed & Insured. Armando,
650-630-0424. CAL-T190632
SHMOOVER
MOOVERS
LICENSE CAL. T-118304
ABLE HANDYMAN FRED
Serving the Peninsula since 1975/Owner-Operated!
• Complete Home Repairs • Maintenance
• Remodeling • Professional Painting
• Carpentry • Plumbing • Electrical
• Custom Cabinet Design • Decks
– 30 Years Experience –
650.529.1662 • 483.4227
327-5493
Brady Construction
& Roofing Co. Lic#479385
✔fix roof
✔fix paint
✔fix carpentry ✔fix it
✔fix drywall
anything
650-868-8492
Brady
General Construction and
Handyman Service
*Int/Ext Home Improvement
*Carpentry, Painting
*Decks, Arbors, Fences
Reasonable Rates * Lic #897206
(650)265-8315
HANDY
“Ed” MAN
Electrical • Plumbing • Painting
Carpentry • Tile • Wallpapering
22 years serving your area
FREE ESTIMATES • REFERENCES
ED RODRIGUEZ
(650)465-9163 • (650)570-5274
HANDYMAN
AND MORE
Repairs • Maintenance • Plumbing
Electrical • Carpentry • Garbage Runs
Fences • Clean up • Senior Discount
Lic.# 468963
Since 1976
Bonded & Insured
650-222-2517
Helping Hands Handyman Service
* Honey-Do List Specialist
* Rental Repairs
* Problem Solver * Local Refs
* Call Vicki, 650/465-9529
*[email protected]
771 Painting/
Wallpaper
Christine’s Wallpapering
Interior Painting
Removal/Prep * Since 1982
Lic. #757074 * 650-593-1703
FARIAS PAINTING
Interior/Exterior. Avail. 24/7. 25 Yrs.
c.(650)248-6911
Gary Rossi PAINTING
Free 2 gal. paint. Water damage
repair, wallpaper removal. Bonded. Lic
#559953. 650/345-4245
STYLE PAINTING
Comm’l/Residential, interior and ext.,
full service painting. Insured. Lic.
903303. 650/388-8577
Wallpapering by Trish
24 years of experience
Free Estimates
949-1820
775 Asphalt/
Concrete
Mr. Low Price
Driveways, patios, pavers, stamp,
brick, block, all stone, retaining walls.
Lic. #875321. Insured. Free est.
650/630-2866
Roe General Engineering
Concrete, asphalt, sealing, pavers,
new construct, repairs.
30 yrs exp. No job too small.
Lic #663703 * 650/814-5572
779 Organizing
Services
Cadagan Concierge
www.CadaganConcierge.com
Jeffs Handyman and Repair
Free est. 10% SENIOR Discount.
“No Job Too Small.” Call Jeff,
(650)714-2563
650-630-3949
To place a Classified ad in The Almanac, The Palo Alto Weekly
or The Mountain View Voice
call 326-8216 or visit us at fogster.com
Student Raising Money for College
Will haul anything. Call for discount
prices. 650-568-3297 Grant
Simon’s Handyman Service
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling. For
All Your Repair Needs. Plumbing,
Finish Carpentry and More. Licensed.
650/270-7726
FOGSTER.COM
End the Clutter & Get Organized
Residential Organizing
by Debra Robinson
(650)941-5073
787 Pressure
Washing
Pressure Washing
Decks * Patios * Driveways
Deck Repair * Home Exterior
Becky, 650/493-7060
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789 Plaster/Stucco
815 Rentals Wanted
Exterior Stucco Patching
Windows & Doors. Crack Repair. 30 yrs.
exp. (650)248-4205
Family home wanted
795 Tree Care
Ozzie‘s Crown Reduction
Thinning
TREE &Tree
Removal
Service & Stump Grinding
Owner, Operated & Supervised
25 years experience
650.368.8065 • 650.704.5588
Work done to I.S.A. Standards-Licensed & Insured
Real
Estate
801 Apartments/
Condos/Studios
Menlo Park, 1 BR/1 BA - $1450/mo
Menlo Park, 1 BR/1 BA - $1200/mont
Menlo Park, 2 BR/1 BA - $1695/mo
Menlo Park, 2 BR/1.5 BA - $1450/mo
Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - 1075.00
Public Notices
Professional Office to Rent
Seeking Cottage
Seeking cottage or in/law unit
seeking duplex
995 Fictitious Name
Statement
Seeking Quiet Cottage/Guest Quar
Seeks 1br41; pays U $1000/mo+
825 Homes/Condos
for Sale
Foreclosed California Homes
200+ selling by auction April 6 - 11,
2010 valued from $35k to $600k. Get all
the details at www.CalHouseAuction.com
or call 1-866-259-4416. (Cal-SCAN)
Foreclosed Home Auction
400+ Homes. Auction: April 24. Open
House: April 10, 17 & 18. REDC /
View Full Listings www.Auction.com RE
Broker 01093886. (Cal-SCAN)
Los Altos, 4 BR/3.5 BA
Creekside Contemporary/LosAltos
Gourmet,
Eat-in
Kitchen,Gas
Cooktop, 2 ovens, Vaulted Ceilings,
hardwood floors, marble baths,
2-Master Suites, Cul-de-Sac, many
designer touches, EZCare Yd.
Tour:www.1735westbrook.com
Mountain View, 2 BR/1 BA - $1495/mo.
Menlo Park, 2 BR/2 BA
Call Roselyne Genin 650-570-5623
www.MenloCommons102E.com
Mountain View, Ca, Studio - $725.00
Menlo Park, 3 BR/2 BA - $595,000
Mountain View, 1 BR/1 BA - $1125
PA: 2BR/1BA
From $1300 mo. Upstairs. Bike to
Stanford. Year lease. N/P. Avail. now.
650/493-9576
PA: 2BR/1BA
Near Gunn High School. No Pets, N/S
,$1325/mo 650-856-1194
PA: Small Studio Room
Downtown near Stanford, private
entrance, plus bath, under counter
refrig., small sink, limited cooking, partly
furnished. $700/mo + $500 deposit.
Reference. 650-325-2371
Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $1,545/Mo
Palo Alto, 1 BR/1 BA - $1695/mo
Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $2000/mo
Palo Alto, 2 BR/2 BA - $2,495/mo
San Carlos, 2 BR/2 BA - $1,700,00
San Carlos, 2 BR/2 BA
Walk to town and shops,quiet
no smoking or pets,650-598-7047
Sunnyvale, 2 BR/1.5 BA - $1,695/mon
803 Duplex
MV: 2BR/1 1/2BA
Family + living room, washer & dryer,
water, garbage & gardening inc. $1850/
mo 650-964-5468
Redwood City, 1 BR/1 BA - $1350/mo.
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Menlo Park , 2 BR/2 BA - $2500.00/m
Mountain View, 2 BR/2.5 BA - $2000/mo.
MP: 2BR/1BA
Hardwood floors, frplc., W/D. Front/
back yards. Gardener. N/P. $2150
mo., lease. Agent Arn Cenedella,
650/566-5329
Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $2,900
Palo Alto, 4 BR/2 BA - $3,900/mon
Palo Alto, 4 BR/2 BA - $3400 mon
Portola Valley, 4 BR/3 BA - $5,450/mo.
Mountain View, 2 BR/1.5 BA
Charming Twin Pines townhome with
lush private backyard! Updated kitchen & baths. Hardwood laminate flooring, new carpet, tile bath. Spacious
bedrooms and closet space, plus
walk up attic space. Indoor Laundry.
Quiet location. New windows installed.
Nice, small complex w/ pool. Carport
with extra storage. Close to commute
routes & shopping. Shows like a doll
house - warm & inviting. Open Sat &
Sun 1:30 to 4:30pm. Contact John W.
King, Keller Williams 650-483-2710
Redwood Shores,
$599,950
2
BR/2
BA
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Mountain View, Ca, 1 BR/1 BA - 725.00/
mon
PA: Furn. Room
Midtown quiet house. Shared bath with
one. Light kitchen privleges, laundry,
parking, including utilities. $650/m
650-326-3424
Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $985.00/m
Palo Alto, 2 BR/1 BA - $750.00
Palo Alto/ Portola Valley, 1 BR/1 BA $875/mo
ALKA CONSTRUCTION
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT
File No. 535047
The following person (persons) is (are)
doing business as:
Alka Construction at 303 Windmill Park
Lane, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa
Clara County:
MOHAMAD A. ALKADRI
303 Windmill Park Ln.
This business is owned by an individual.
Registrant/Owner began transacting
business under the fictitious business
name(s) listed herein on 3/5/2010.
This statement was filed with the
County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara
County on March 5, 2010.
(Voice Mar. 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 2010)
ATR ENTERPRISE
STATEMENT
File No. 535492
doing business as:
ATR Enterprise at 453 N. Rengstorff
Avenue Ste. 15, Mountain View, CA
94043, Santa Clara County:
ALENDRA TAALA
453 N. Rengstorff Ave., #15
Mtn. View, CA 94043
Registrant/Owner has not yet begun to
transact business under the fictitious
business name(s) listed herein.
(Voice Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010)
COOPER & GAMBLE REAL ESTATE
STATEMENT
File No. 535882
doing business as:
Cooper & Gamble Real Estate at 1954
Old Middlefield Way #C, Mountain View,
CA 94043, Santa Clara County:
JOHN GAMBLE
536 Easy St. #B
(Voice Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010)
CHEAP&DEAL
STATEMENT
File No. 535958
doing business as:
Cheap&Deal at 1920 California Str. Apt.
2, Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa
Clara County:
PETER ZSUBORI
1920 California Str. Apt. 2
HENRIETTE VEN ZSUBORI
1920 California Str. Apt. 2
This business is owned by a General
Partnership.
(Voice Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010)
SHORELINE SOFTWARE CONSULTING
STATEMENT
File No. 535564
doing business as:
Shoreline Software Consulting at
450 Poppy Place, Mountain View, CA
94043, Santa Clara County:
KAREN E. MACKEY
450 Poppy Place
(Voice Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010)
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We can make selling or buying a home simple and
more pleasurable. Call us TODAY. We’ll do all the
work, while you enjoy life’s simple pleasures!
“Your dream is our passion”
Afsie
&
Sia
Residential Specialists
(650) 520-0819 Afsie
(650) 208-4603 Sia
E-mail: [email protected]
www.afsiemina.com
1065 Saginaw TE #201, Sunnyvale
Amazing 1year
Single Level Condo
Two years old complex, perfectly
located in the heart of Silicon
Valley. One level condo with
loads of upgrades. Granite kitchen
counters with back splash and
five burner gas stove. Upgraded
bathrooms. Hardwood floors and
berber carpet in the bedrooms.
Bright and open living room with
balcony. Aggressively reduced for
quick sale. Show and sell.
Offered at $479,500
Nargis Sadruddin, SRES
650-917-7971 direct
650-823-6801 cell
[email protected]
Coming Soon!
1042 COLORADO PL, PALO ALTO
840 Vacation
Rentals/Time Shares
$1300 Timeshare
Beach House on the Water
Monterey Dunes 3Br, 3Ba, nosmk/p,
$600. 650-598-7047
Bed & Breakfast B&B Hotel
Northstar Tahoe
Northstar Tahoe
5BR/4.5Ba, slp 12, nosmk/pets
$750.00 ngt. 650-598-7047
850 Acreage/Lots/
Storage
Rare Find 3 acres for 3,460,000
855 Real Estate
Services
A block to Duveneck
Woodside, 4 BR/4+ BA - $18000
809 Shared Housing/
Rooms
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Wonderful 2 bedroom townhouse with Luxurious upgrades.
This spacious light and bright townhome feels like a single family
home with its own 2 car garage and abundant rear yard space.
This townhome has a spacious living room with wood burning
fireplace and new mantle, laminate flooring, and nice skylight
feature which brings plenty of sunlight inside the townhome.
• New stainless steel appliances
• New Cherrywood kitchen
cabinets
• New granite counters in
kitchen and all bathrooms.
• New brushed nickel lighting
fixtures
• New interior paint
• New bathroom vanities with
maple cabinets and new
plumbing fixtures.
• 1572 square feet
• Excellent Palo Alto schools,
Palo Verde, JLS middle school,
and Palo Alto High School.
Asking $669,000
Caroline Ratelle
David Chung
650.380.3389
650.302.6027
[email protected] [email protected]
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Los Altos SFR
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39 Pending
61 Closed
Sunnyvale SFR
97 Active
81 Pending
90 Closed
Palo Alto SFR
77 Active
47 Pending
67 Closed
Los Altos Hills SFR
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8 Pending
12 Closed
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MOUNTAIN VIEW
3 BR | 1 BA
229 PALO ALTO AVE
$835,000
Enjoy an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Wonderful yard. Move in ready.
Barbara Zuckerwise
650.325.6161
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3 BR | 2 BA
3 BLOCKS TO CASTRO STREET
$859,000
Main house has 2BR/1.5BA. Huge bonus rm & full bath over garage.
Private courtyard patio.
CUTE HOME-GREAT LOCATION!
$649,000
3 BR 2 BA Adorable home close to school & park. New roof, elec
panel,carpet & paint.Lg covered patio
Pat Jordan
Pat Jordan
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3 BR | 3.5 BA
650.325.6161
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3 BR | 2.5 BA
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LOS ALTOS
4 BR | 4 BA
MOUNTAIN VIEW
2 BR | 2.5 BA
2159 STANFORD AV
$799,000
To this well appointed contemporary single-family home!On a spacious
corner lot.
1255 MONTCLAIRE WAY
$3,580,000
On nearly 2/3 acre offering extensive of sq.ftg w/4BD/4 baths.Priv.&
wooded.
RARE LUXURY CONDO
$1,028,000
2 BR 2.5 BA Terra Cotta tile entry to LR/DR Combo w/2 french doors
to a sunny deck.Eat-in-kit.
Kim Copher
Jo Buchanan & Stuart Bowen
Royce Cablayan
650.941.7040
650.941.7040
650.941.7040
CUPERTINO
LOS ALTOS HILLS
MOUNTAIN VIEW
PALO ALTO
REDWOOD CITY
OAK VALLEY'S FINEST
$2,788,000
4 BR 4.5 BA Custom English style home features:
Dramatic foyer with 19 ft ceilings. Grcious living rm.
Mattison/Scheel
650.941.7040
12680 LA CRESTA DR
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$2,495,000
5 BR 3 BA Open flr pln w/walls of glass,perfect
ambience for casual living & formal entertaining
Carole Feldstein
650.941.7040
26109 ELENA RD
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$2,250,000
WALK TO DOWNTOWN MT VIEW! $635,000
6 BR 6.5 BA Convenient flr plan. Like new. Lrg
3 BR 2 BA Kit rmdld w/cherry cab.High ceilings
public area w/dramatic high ceilings.
in LR & mstr bdrm.Inside lndry.
Elena Talis
650.941.7040
Marcie Soderquist
650.941.7040
LOS ALTOS HILLS GEM
$2,049,000
FIRST
FLOOR
END
UNIT
$400,000
4 BR 3.5 BA Custom gourmet kitchen. Soaring
ceilings in master bedroom & living rm. An ideal 2 BR 1 BA Overlooking lawn area.Completely
updated,kitchen cabinets w/granite counters.
sanctuary
650.948.0456
Janie & John Barman
650.325.6161 Melanie Johnson
1448 HAMILTON AVE
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$2,699,000
5 BR 4 BA Elegant Home, Great Palo Alto
Neighborhood, Beautifully Remodeled to the
Highest Standard
Lan L. Bowling/John Chung 650.328.5211
4000 FARM HILL BL #305
SAT 1:30 - 4:30
$458,000
3 BR 2 BA Fantastic Farm Hill Vista Condo.
Skylights, remod kit w/granite, great flr plan
& FP.
Sharon Witte
650.325.6161
WOODSPRING CONDO
$568,000
2 BR 2 BA Located near the Los Altos/Cuptno
border,conveniently located close to shops &
restaurants
Terrie Masuda
650.941.7040
1525 TYLER PARK WY
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$649,500
2 BR 2.5 BA Cuesta Park TH on CDS.Close to
shopping & parks.Sep DR.Open kit.Mtn views.
2-car grg
Barbara Sawyer
650.325.6161
WONDERFUL UPDATED 1 LEVEL
$565,000
2 BR 2 BA Condo on the 2nd flr overlooks
the courtyard.New wood flrs grace the living/
dining area.
Terrie Masuda
650.941.7040
LOS ALTOS
500 W MIDDLEFIELD RD #179
SAT 1:30 - 4:30
$345,000
A SURPRISINGLY LARGE HOME
$1,500,000 1 BR 1 BA One level w/no one above or
5 BR 4 BA Owned by the same family for nearly below, FP, remod kit w/granite,slate flrs,new
50 years, and expanded to meet their needs.
appliances,patio
Nancy Goldcamp
650.325.6161 Greg Stange
650.325.6161
IMMACULATE END UNIT TWNHM $659,000 LARGE CONDO - BDRM + DEN
$330,000
3 BR 2.5 BA Newly rmdld twnhm w/ 1 BR 1 BA Beautiful ground flr condo w/966 sq
Approx.1650sq.ft.LG gourmet kit w/granite cntr
ft.Lots of good light & space. Secure bldg near
tops.2 mstr suit.
PA & LA
Stella Rosh
650.941.7040
Arvada Darnell
650.325.6161
MENLO PARK
NEARLY NEW
$2,199,000
4 BR 2.5 BA Almost completely rebuilt in
2005,this beautiful & spacious home w/office.
Hannelore Blanchard
650.941.7040
RARE VINTAGE
$1,529,000
3 BR 2.5 BA Knolltop Carmel Cottage w/priv.
orchard & 3-car garage on a quiet St is a dream
come true.
Kuckens & Mahncke
650.941.7040
GREAT VALUE CLOSE TO PARK
$1,399,000
6 BR 3 BA Expanded & meticulously maintained
2 story hm on CDS. EIK, LR w/FP, sep DR, FR.
Gunn High
Barbara Sawyer
650.325.6161
548 EVERETT AV
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$949,000
2 BR 2 BA Impeccably remod. Fml DR.Spa like
master bath.Georgous kit.Lrg rms.storge attic.
2 car grg
Zach Trailer
650.325.6161
DELIGHTFUL GEM
$789,000
2 BR 2 BA Cathedral ceilings, FP, wood flrs,
good light, good storage, garage, balconies,
laundry rm
Nancy Goldcamp
650.325.6161
SAN JOSE
ELEGENT CONTEMPORARY
$1,098,000
5 BR 3 BA Elegant cont in crt w/700+ s.f.gst
qrtrs.Br int w/hi ceilings.Kit w/islnd,Corian
cntrs.
Bryan Robertson
650.941.7040
CHARMING WILLOW GLEN HOME $848,000
3 BR 2 BA Every amenity including newly added
master suite w/decorator design bath. Hrdw flrs.
Veronica Rudick
650.325.6161
7114 CLARENDON ST
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$739,900
3 BR 2.5 BA 1542 sf, Sought after Cupertino
schools.New
granite
counters,new
appliances,new fixtures.
Carol Van Zee
650.941.7040
CHEERFUL DOWNTOWN CONDO $625,000
2 BR 2 BA Unique opportunity. New Bosch
appliances, carpet, light fixture, & more. A
bright delight.
Nancy Goldcamp
650.325.6161
BEYOND COMPARE
$699,000
4 BR 2 BA Charm & Tranquility describe this
updated home close to Santana Row. Enchanting
backyard
Dana Willson
650.941.7040
320 EDGEWOOD RD
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,348,000
4 BR 4 BA Traditional & elegant. LR, sep DR,
FR, lg kit
Dorothy Gurwith
650.325.6161
1161 REGIA CT
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$918,000
4 BR 2 BA Charming atrium model Eichler home
on cul-de-sac.Master w/walk-in.Bonus rm.
Pelin Erdal
650.325.6161
COMPLETELY REMODELED HOME $598,000
BEAUTIFUL UPDATED CONDO
$599,000 3 BR 2 BA FR w/frplc,frml DR,& red oak flring
2 BR 1.5 BA Gorgeous updated unit. Bamboo thruout.Neighboring prop,for sale 2178Jewell
PALO ALTO
floors, fresh paint, close to shops, FP, in-unit Aileen La Bouff
650.941.7040
320 KELLOGG AV
laundry.
SAT 1:30 - 4:30
$7,998,000 Kathleen Jarvis Pasin
650.325.6161
SAN MATEO
7 BR 6.5 BA Exquisite home on 1/2 acre lot w/
101
ALMA
ST
#208
56 VALLEY VIEW CT
chef's kitchen & separate guest quarters
$1,139,000
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$499,000 SAT 1:30 - 4:30
Tim Trailer
650.325.6161
1 BR 1 BA Unique opportunity. New Bosch 3 BR 2 BA Updated sunny Kit/FR combined
MOUNTAIN VIEW
NEW HOME IN OLD PALO ALTO $5,200,000 appliances, carpet, light fixture, & more. A w/breath-taking views. Beautiful yard & the
REMODELED AND EXPANDED
$1,250,000 5 BR 5.5 BA New 5,695sf home w/gourmet kit bright delight.
perfect flr plan
650.325.6161
3 BR 2 BA remod kit/ba, sep fam rm, bonus & att FR w/FP. Full basement w/media room. Amy Sung
650.325.6161 Judy Decker
rm, dbl pn win, hdwd flrs, newer roof, gar, MST ste w/walk-in
SARATOGA
skylites, AC
REDWOOD CITY
Debbie Nichols
650.325.6161
Nancy Adele Stuhr
650.941.7040
20783 ASHLEY WAY
455 UPLAND ROAD
1181 GREENWOOD AVENUE
SAT 1:30 - 4:30
$2,498,000
1640 NOTRE DAME DR
$1,549,000
SAT/SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$3,130,000 SAT 1:30 - 4:30
5 BR 4 BA 4,168 sf interior spread over more than
SUN 1:30 - 4:30
$1,199,000
5 BR 4 BA Colonial on secluded 18,000 sq.ft
1/2 an acre in a cul de sac adjacent to Creek.
4 BR 3.5 BA 1-story contemporary master3 BR 2 BA Exceptional Varsity Park hm w beauparcel.House approx. 4,400 sq.ft.Incredibly Charlene & Vicki Geers
650.941.7040
piece,
coveted
Comm.
Ctre
area.
tiful remodeled interior & landscaped yards.
remodeled Hm
Margaret
Williams
650.941.7040
LA schools.
Terri Couture
650.941.7040
WEST LOS ALTOS ELEGANCE
$1,528,000
MONTE SERENO
4 BR 2.5 BA Harmony & good design. Remodeled
& close to dwntwn. 11,465 sf lot. LA schools. 2 16011 GRANDVIEW AV
car gar.
SAT 1:30 - 4:30
$2,375,000
Hunt & Robinson
650.325.6161 4 BR 3.5 BA Large hm surrounded by natural
beauty.Open flrpln for easy entertaining.
59 BAY TREE LN
650.941.7040
SAT 1:30 - 4:30
$1,325,000 Teri Woolworth
2 BR 2 BA Gated community offers a rare
chance to purchase THE twnhm w/the largest
yrd of all units!
Buchanan & Bowen
650.941.7040
547 TYNDALL ST
SAT 1:30 - 4:30
$599,000
2 BR 2 BA A special place in Los Altos w/close
proximity to the heart of dwntwn.
Paige Gienger
650.941.7040
LOS ALTOS HILLS
27580 ELENA RD
SAT 1:30 - 4:30
$2,800,000
7 BR 6.5 BA This elegant Hm will impress even
the most discriminating tastes.Exquisite touches
thruout
Vivi Chan
650.941.7040
Lan Bowling/John Chung
650.328.5211 SECLUDED PROPERTY
$2,798,000
WONDERFUL INVSTMNT PROP.
$899,000 5 BR 3 BA Private property-value in the land.
Located in desirable Monta Loma neighborhood Excellent opportunity in Old PA. 13,500 sf
w/90'x150'.
of Mtn View.Hrdwd flrs
650.325.6161
Linda Takagi
650.941.7040 Hunt & Robinson
SUNNYVALE
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