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Recession risks up amid slow growth Investors pulling money out as deadline nears See page 11 Markets on edge See page 10
WASHINGTON In an unforgiving display of partisanship, the Republican-controlled House approved emergency legislation Friday night to avoid an unprecedented government default and Senate Democrats scuttled it less
than two hours later in hopes of a better deal. We are almost out of time for a compromise, w a r n e d President Barack Obama
as U.S. nancial markets trembled at the prospect of economic chaos next week. The Dow Jones average fell for a sixth straight session. Lawmakers in both parties said they were determined to avoid a default, yet there was little evidence of progress or even signicant negotiations on a compromise during a long day of intense politi-
cal maneuvering. The House vote was 218-210, almost entirely along party lines, on a Republican-drafted bill to provide a quick $900 billion increase in U.S. borrowing authority essential to allow the government to continue paying all its bills along with $917 billion in cuts from federal spending.
It had been rewritten hastily overnight to say that before any additional increase in the debt limit could take place, Congress must approve a balanced budget-amendment to the Constitution and send it to the states for ratication. That marked a concession to tea party-
A New York federal judges ruling this week to uphold serious investor claims in a class action suit against Lehman Brothers executives is paving the way for a separate lawsuit by San Mateo County which is largely based on similar contentions, said the countys attorney. The county suit has been on hold pending the ruling by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan of the South District Court of New York that the investors have sufficiently alleged viable claims and that the defendants Lehman, its executives and auditor Ernst & Young LLP alleged fraud caused them to suffer losses. The countys case is based on similar allegations ... and we would expect a similar outcome. The decision is also very important since discovery can move forward immedi-
ately, attorney Mark Molumphy said in a prepared statement. Molumphy did not return a call for further comment about the time line. The class action suit claims Lehman misrepresented its nancial condition and used accounting gimmicks to hide losses from its investors. One gimmick is the socalled Repo 105 transactions which are repurchase agreements that allow short-term loans to appear as sales. These moves made the rm appear in a stronger nancial state than it really was prior to the September 2008 bankruptcy that rippled throughout the financial world and leeched hundreds of millions of dollars from investors. The San Mateo County investment pool lost approximately $155 million for its 1,050 different
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Top: Jesse Cool, proprietor of Flea Street Cafe, talks about her dedication to using local, organic and seasonal ingredients in all the dishes at the restaurant.Above:Peter Sodoni bought Bertoluccis in 2005 from the children of the original owners.He fell in love with the place when he was 16 delivering bread from his familys bakery.
Opening a restaurant that keeps customers coming back year after year is a challenge, especially with an unpredictable economic climate and changing trends. However,
some restaurants in San Mateo County have proven theyve got what it takes. Sodinis Bertoluccis in South San Francisco and the Flea Street Cafe in Menlo Park are two such restaurants. They appear different in many ways including their histories,
menus and atmosphere, but the owners behind them have a similar belief: Going into the restaurant business requires a strong passion. I think its the most ridiculous business in the world, Sodinis
A Planned Parenthood clinic previously approved by Redwood City may be scuttled by something more mundane than the anti-abortion protesters whove dogged its application parking. While a neighboring rental car company says it never had a formal contract to close the gap in Planned Parenthoods parking requirements, the health provider said it doesnt
mean its plans for a clinic are over. Were optimistic we can move forward with the agreement with the city, said Planned Parenthood spokeswoman Lupe Rodriguez. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, which wants to open a clinic at 2890 El Camino Real, had until 5 p.m. Friday to provide Redwood City proof that the Enterprise Rent-ACar across the street would provide nine of the 27 parking stalls required
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Kids play at Laureola Park in San Carlos.The City Council broke ground Friday for construction of new playground equipment including a splash pad.The park will be completed in mid-September.
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President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a measure making In God We Trust the national motto, replacing E Pluribus Unum (Out of many, one). In 1511, painter and architect Giorgio Vasari, known for his biographies of Italian artists, was born in Arezzo, Tuscany. In 1619, the rst representative assembly in America convened in Jamestown in the Virginia Colony. In 1729, Baltimore, Md. was founded. In 1864, during the Civil War, Union forces tried to take Petersburg, Va., by exploding a gunpowder-lled mine under Confederate defense lines; the attack failed. In 1918, poet Joyce Kilmer, a sergeant in the 165th U.S. Infantry Regiment, was killed during the Second Battle of the Marne in World War I. (Kilmer is perhaps best remembered for his poem Trees.) In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill creating a womens auxiliary agency in the Navy known as Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service WAVES for short. In 1945, the Portland class heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine during World War II; only 316 out of some 1,200 men survived. In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Medicare bill, which went into effect the following year. In 1975, former Teamsters union president Jimmy Hoffa disappeared in suburban Detroit; although presumed dead, his remains have never been found. In 1980, Israels Knesset passed a law reafrming all of Jerusalem as the capital of the Jewish state.
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Actor Richard Johnson is 84. Actor Edd (correct) Kookie Byrnes is 78. Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig is 77. Blues musician Buddy Guy is 75. Movie director Peter Bogdanovich is 72. Feminist activist Eleanor Smeal is 72. Former U.S. Rep. Patricia Schroeder, D-Colo., is 71. Singer Paul Anka is 70. Jazz musician David Sanborn is 66. Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is 64. Actor William Atherton is 64. Actor Jean Reno is 63. Blues singer-musician Otis Taylor is 63. Actor Frank Stallone is 61. Actor Ken Olin is 57. Actress Delta Burke is 55. Singer-songwriter Kate Bush is 53. Country singer Neal McCoy is 53. Actor Richard Burgi is 53. Movie director Richard Linklater is 51. *** All brands of chewing gum are made with the same basic ingredients. The average stick of gum is made up of 20 percent gum base, 60 percent sugar, 19 percent corn syrup and 1 percent avoring. *** For the past 40 years, Bazooka Bubble Gum has offered prizes to people who send in Bazooka comics. In the 1960s, some of the premium prizes were microphones, microscopes and bicycles. Todays prizes are baseballs, Bazooka Joe bobbleheads and mousepads. *** Wrigleys Extra sugarfree gum was introduced in 1984. The most recent new avors of Extra gum are Polar Ice, Wildberry Frost and Sour Apple. *** The ingredients used to replace sugar and corn syrup in sugarfree gum are aspartame, mannitol and sorbitol. *** Nicorette, a sugarfree gum that contains nicotine, helps smokers quit smoking by controlling their nicotine cravings. When a person quits smoking, it is recommended that they chew one piece of gum per hour. Two months later, they should only chew one piece of gum every six hours. *** Answer: True. Chewing gum has been supplied in eld and combat rations to American soldiers since World War I. Chewing gum helps people stay alert and reduces tension.
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Chewing gum has been banned in Singapore since 1992. People are allowed to chew gum, but the ban prevents the import and sale of chewing gum. *** In 1888, Tutti-Frutti was the rst brand of gum sold in a vending machine. The machine was in a New York City subway station. *** Gumballs and gumball machines were introduced in 1907. *** Native Americans had their own version of chewing gum. They chewed the resin of spruce trees. Settlers from Europe adopted the habit. The rst gum sold commercially in America was lumps of spruce resin. *** While selling baking powder in Chicago in 1892, William Wrigley Jr. (1861-1932) had a unique incentive for buyers: he gave away two packs of gum with each can of baking powder sold. The gum was so popular that Wrigley began selling it full time. *** The original Doublemint twins were models Jayne and Joan Boyd (born 1938) from Indiana. Starting in 1959 to 1963,
the twins appeared in 12 television commercials for Wrigleys Doublemint gum. They stopped doing the commercials in 1963 when Joan became pregnant. *** A stick of gum weighs three grams. *** True or false: The United States includes chewing gum in rations for soldiers. See answer at end. *** Here are tips to blowing big bubbles from the experts at Dubble Bubble. Chew at least ve chunks of gum with a teaspoon of peanut butter. Chew for ve minutes to dissolve the sugar. Sugar does not stretch, so too much sugar might collapse the bubble. Take a deep breath and blow. *** The largest bubble blown with gum was 23 inches in diameter. Susan Williams of Fresno, Calif. blew it in 1994. *** Gary Duschl (born 1951) of Virginia has been making a continuous chain of gum wrappers since 1965. Made of over one million wrappers, it is the longest chain of gum wrappers in the world 8.7 miles long! Duschl continues to add about three feet to the chain every night. *** The name of the zebra on packages of Fruit Strip gum is Yipes. *** In 1938, a company called Topps began selling chewing gum. In 1950, Topps added trading cards into packages of gum to increase sales. The rst trading cards pictured television cowboy Hopalong Cassidy. In 1952, baseball trading cards were introduced. That year, gum was sold with rookie cards for Mickey Mantle (1931-1995) and Willie Mays (born 1931).
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Seven reported residential burglaries and attempts were reported in the last week in Belmont, police said, prompting a resident warning to lock doors and keep an eye out for suspicious activity. In each reported case, no one was home at the time of the crime and burglars appear to want jewelry and electronic equipment like laptop computers, police said. While the crimes have occurred in several residential neighborhoods, all have occurred between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. On Monday, two reports were at the 1600 block of Notre Dame Avenue and the 1200 block of Elmer Street. On Wednesday, there was a report of a burglary on the 1500 block of El Verano Way and an attempted burglary on the 300 block of Malcolm Avenue. On Thursday, there were two burglaries reported on the 1800 block of Oak Knoll Drive and one attempted burglary on the 400
block of Middle Road, according to police. There are two subjects of interest seen Thursday on Oak Knoll Drive. One was described as white, 25-30 years old, thin with short blond hair. He reportedly asked a resident in the area if they had a dog for sale and left when told he had the wrong address. The other was described as black, 20-30 years old, medium build and dressed casually. He was seen knocking on doors and is associated with a gray BMW sedan, according to police. We are asking for the publics help in not only solving these crimes, but also preventing future burglaries, said Belmont Police Chief Don Mattei. Residents should make sure they lock their homes when they are away and consider an alarm system. If you see a person or vehicle in your neighborhood that looks suspicious, please call police right away, its important that neighbors look out for each other. Anyone with information on these subjects or the recent burglaries, is asked to call Belmont police at 595-7400.
Hemlock and Cedar streets before 2:22 a.m. Tuesday, July 26. Burglary. A vehicle was burglarized on the 1100 block of Industrial Road before 6:06 p.m. Monday, July 25. Burglary. A burglary occurred on the 200 block of Clifton Avenue before 2:53 p.m. Monday, July 25.
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Irene Chagaris
Irene Chagaris died July 27, 2011 to join her husband Gus, who died Valentines Day in 2009. Born in Oakland on June 29, 1924, she was raised in South San Francisco by immigrant Greek parents Peter and Catherine Dress. With sons Greg and Mark, she and Gus settled in Millbrae in 1956 as Millbrae Meadows pioneers and lived in her house at 816 Brookside Lane for more than 50 years. She had tremendous determination and devotion to her family. Nothing else was as important in her life and she was gifted with two children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and a wonderful brother. She was the CEO of the family and the house and no one mistook her for anything else. A loving mother and a devoted wife; she left her spirit and her determination to others along lifes road and will be remembered by all as a wonderfully strong woman, a great wife, mother and Yiayia and a legendary cook. We love you and we miss you. Family and friends are invited to visit after 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1 and to attend the 7 p.m. Trisagion at the Chapel of the Highlands, 194 Millwood Drive at El Camino Real in Millbrae. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross, 900 Alameda de las Pulgas in Belmont. Burial will follow at Greek Orthodox Memorial Park in Colma.
Daniel Duane Kaul led to run for one of two four-year seats on the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District Board of Trustees. Incumbent Robert Tashjian previously led. *** M i c h a e l Barber, vice president of the Burlingame Elementary School District Board, led to run for re-election. Board President Mark Intrieri previously led. *** The race to ll two four-year seats on the Hillsborough City School District Board of Trustees is ofcially contested after Steven Gans led to run. Board President Greg Dannis and Margi Power both previously led to run. Both Gans and Power applied in May to ll a vacancy left by the departure of Mary Huser. Gans also ran for the board in 2009. *** Stephen Rogers, president of the San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees, led to run for a second term. Marc Freidman, who was recently appointed to the board, also led. *** Incumbent San Carlos Councilman Randy Royce has led and been certied for the November ballot, joining Ron Collins in the race for two seats. Incumbent City Treasurer Mike Galvin has led his papers which are currently being reviewed by the county Registrar of Voters.
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and graduated from San Jose State. He served in the Army Reserve during the Vietnam conict. During his time in Burlingame, he was active in the First Presbyterian Church in Burlingame as a deacon and the SHARE food program. He participated with his sons in the the scouting program with Troop 156 and in the Indian Guide program. He had many interests that included, photography, stamp collecting, traveling and music. He is survived by his children Gregory and David. Burial was private. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date. The family suggests donations to a favorite charity.
Joseph Kozik
Joseph Kozik, late of Millbrae and San Mateo County resident for 57 years, died at his home on July 28, 2011. Husband of the late Shirley Kozik for 41 years and father of Kathy Davis (her husband Ken) and Michael Kozik (his wife Ester). Brother of Julie, Helen and four other late siblings. He is also survived by his grandchildren Leighton and Kristen. A native of Ware, Mass., age 89 years. A parishioner of Saint Dunstan Catholic Church in Millbrae. Family and friends are welcome to attend a Graveside Liturgy at Skylawn Memorial Park off State Route 92 in San Mateo on Friday, Aug. 5, 2011 beginning at 1 p.m. His family appreciates donations to the charity of your choice.
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A man who gained fame when he was red from his job as Santa Claus at Macys Union Square last year for telling off-color jokes and then rehired to preside over a local toy drive has reportedly died. John Toomey was found dead in his room at a Market Street residential hotel Friday, said Nick Bovis, owner of Lefty ODouls. Were all really emotional here, said Bovis, who hired Toomey as his in-house Santa following his famous falling-out with Macys. He was a great person. Toomey had been playing Santa Claus at Macys for around 20 years when he was red. The incident drew nationwide attention including a television appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In his stint at Lefty ODouls, Toomey posed for photos in a specially constructed North Pole Winter Wonderland at $10 a shot to raise money for the Fireghters Toy Program. His presence gave the toy drive and fundraising program a major boost, Bovis said. The toy drive, which had set a goal of collecting 10,000 toys, instead collected around 15,000. The photos raised around $10,000, which was also donated. There are 12,000 kids in San Francisco that wouldnt have had a Christmas without Santa John last year, said publicist Lee Houskeeper, who works with Lefty ODouls. Were just devastated by his passing. Houskeeper said Bovis had helped Toomey get medical care for respiratory issues when
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he hired him at Leftys, but that Santa John would work himself into exhaustion if allowed to do so. He would sit there until the last child left, Houskeeper said. I would have to come down and tell them to stop because he would work until he was really tired. Toomey had a lifetime contract to return to Lefty ODouls as Santa Claus and was looking forward to this Christmas, Houskeeper said. He said the restaurant has no plans to replace him because he was irreplaceable. Like Santa Claus, Toomeys age remains somewhat in doubt. On his job application, Bovis said Toomey had written under age: My tongue is slightly older than my teeth. The application, after a bit of a hunt, was found led away under Kris Kringle.
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Lt.governor releases plan to revive state Organizers putting on first international marathon in September
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The marathon varies from $50-$140 per runner and the minimum age limit is 16. Elite Ultra-running Star and Brooks Sponsored Athlete Scott Jurek will be the host athlete at this years event.HMBIM is presented by Sams Chowder House as the presenting sponsor.Sponsorships also include The Graphic Works,RitzCarlton of Half Moon Bay,Brooks Running and Clif products.For additional information visit http://halfmoonbayim.org.Follow HMBIM at Facebook/halfmoonbayim and @halfmoonbayim on Twitter to stay posted on news and updates about the event.
More than a year ago, he connected with Coastside Running Club members and friends Ron Little and George Miller to create a must-do, annual destination marathon for the Bay Area. Little said they are currently in the process of getting the marathon certified with U.S. Track and Field so it will become a Bostoncertified marathon qualifier. We didnt want to create a local community event, Vaughan said. We wanted to create one of the most popular runs with attractions from all over the world modeled after Big Sur International Marathon. Organized by Coastside Running Events, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, the sixhour open course features 26.2 miles of flat running path that traverses the Pacific Ocean coastline with paved bike trails and wide, packed-dirt trails. The scenic run will start at Pillar Point Harbor, continue north to the
A seaside community serves as the premiere destination in the ultimate test of physical endurance for hundreds of athletes, families and friends from around the world. In less than three months, registration sold out to partake in the inaugural Half Moon Bay International Marathon that will host a 26.2 mile full and 13.1-mile half marathon, a 10K and a free 5K family fun run. Up to 500 runners from 25 states and four countries are expected to hit the coastal course beginning at 7 a.m. and organizers hope to grow the event in coming years. The Sept. 25 event will boost the local economy by bringing much revenue to the city of Half Moon Bay, said Eric Vaughan, local organizer and executive director of HMBIM. Not only will the coastal town be placed on the map as a monumental running event, but it will be a business-driven event benefiting restaurants, merchandisers, shops and 225 already-reserved hotels within San Mateo County, he said. Running events, marathons in particular, are growing in participation at an unprecedented level, with over 500,000 marathon finishers in 2010 alone, according to HMBIM. The motivation to create an international marathon sparked from the idea of running heaven. Vaughan, an active runner for 10 years, occasionally ran along Half Moon Bay appreciating its natural spectacular coastline, beautiful running weather and quaint coastal environment. His inspiration grew from Montereys Annual Big Sur International Marathon, which contributed more than $7 million to the local economy.
Point Montara Lighthouse, arrive at Mavericks with a southern run along the Coastside Trail, and head over the bluffs to the Ritz Carlton, where there will be a turnaround point. The Coastside Trail will then take runners back to Pillar Point Harbor to the marathons finish line. Half Moon Bay is an ideal running location with views that are hard to match, Vaughan said. When you run along the coastal trail, you will want to stop and take a picture because the ocean view is breathtaking. Its quite amazing the emotional component that comes from running this course. To foster a more ecoconscious community, hundreds were invested to promote green efforts, said Jennifer Dill, chief green officer of HMBIM executive board. The city is working with Council for Responsible Sport, a green athletic events program through awareness, programs and certification, to create a health guide event, she said. We are taking a proactive approach to ensure the certification level of how green we are, Vaughan said. Biodegradable cups will be used, brochures on how to handle waste will be distributed, [portable toilets] will be set up, and bringing your own water bottle will be encouraged. We are looking to use renewable energy resources with solar power capabilities as well. Vaughan said special awards will be given to the top three fastest and local runners who complete the marathon, and every finisher will receive a small local favor. To ensure a reduction of traffic and congestion on the local community, the course will stay away from Highway 1. All major streets will be avoided for an optimal running experience, he added.
SACRAMENTO Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsoms proposal to jumpstart economic development and job growth in California, unveiled Friday, drew support from business and labor alike as it focused on small wins that he believes entrenched political factions can agree on. The proposal, however, dealt only in broad strokes Gavin Newsom with battleground issues such as taxation and environmental regulations that cause interest groups to dig in for a political ght. Everyone has their trophy, everyone has their agenda, and they start shooting at each other before we even sit down, Newsom, a Democrat, said. By concentrating on steps such as creating a single economic development ofce high in state government and marketing California overseas to expand exports, supporters hope Newsoms approach can generate momentum toward progress on tougher issues during the next six months. The report recounted the struggles of Californias economy, which has lost a million jobs in ve years. It also detailed strengths that could underpin new growth, including a culture of business innovation, access to export markets, an educated workforce, and a solid foundation in the emerging clean economy for products with environmental benets. Aspects of the plan drew praise from the California Chamber of Commerce, California Labor Federation, the state chapter of the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the California Association for Local Economic Development.
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the next ve years after negotiating new agreements. The county sought the savings as it grapples to trim from an ongoing structural decit that has now passed the $100 million mark. The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved new labor contracts with four unions Tuesday that will also save the county millions in long-term health and retirement costs. Agreements were reached with the California Nurses Association, San Mateo County Council of Engineers, the Building Construction and Trades Council Operating Engineers Local 3 and the Organization of Sheriffs Sergeants. The countys 374 nurses received an immediate pay boost of 2 percent once the contract was approved yesterday and will receive 2 percent market adjustments to pay in both 2012 and 2013.
SACRAMENTO A citizens commission established by voters to independently create Californias legislative and congressional districts delivered its rst set of maps Friday, voting to adopt new boundaries that appear to give majority Democrats even more power in the nations most populous state. The 14-member California Citizens Redistricting Commission approved nal draft versions of district maps for Congress, the state Assembly and Senate, and the state Board of Equalization, which administers sales and use taxes. Even before the vote, the drafts were being heavily scrutinized by political parties, communities and minority groups because they will be used in state elections for the next decade, helping shape Californias congressional delegation, the nations largest, and the composition of the 120-member state Legislature. Redistricting experts said the new
maps are likely to reduce the inuence of Republicans even further. Democrats are hoping the redrawn districts will allow them to achieve the two-thirds majority
needed in the Legislature to pass tax increases, while the number of Republicans California sends to Congress now 19 could be reduced.
The South San Francisco auto body worker who raped or attempted to sexually assault several women between 2006 and 2007 was sentenced Friday to 33 years in prison, more than three years after his arrest for one attack linked him to other unsolved cases. In May, Raul Gutierrez Contreras, 33, pleaded no contest to eight felonies in return for the 33year term rather than face trial and possible life in prison. Contreras plea deal includes counts of forcible rape, forcible sodomy, forcible oral copulation, forcible assault with intent to rape, attempted forcible rape, threatening a witness, making felony threats and felony false imprisonment.
Contreras alleged string of sexual assaults came to light after a woman reported being attacked the morning of Feb. 6, 2007 inside South Raul Contreras her Maple Avenue business in South San Francisco. She resisted and, during a struggle, struck her attacker with a metal object, cutting him above the eye, police reported. After she called 911, the man ed. Police arrested Contreras Feb. 12, 2007 and were later able to link him to a February 2006 rape in Colma and a November rape on South Linden Avenue in South San Francisco through DNA and other
physical evidence, according to prosecutors. That March, 20 more felony charges were added to the complaint against Contreras for the two rapes, including counts of rape, sexual battery, assault with intent to commit rape and false imprisonment, the District Attorneys Ofce reported. The six original charges for the attempted rape also included commercial burglary, assault and false imprisonment. Investigators then linked Contreras to an attempted rape in the rest room of a South San Francisco park. Jury trial for Contreras was scheduled and postponed seven times since he pleaded not guilty in Superior Court in September 2008. Contreras has been in custody in lieu of $700,000 bail.
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copy of the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury report, County Ofcials Need to Make Noise about Aircraft Noise, was forwarded to my attention labeled No Reply. I have been the chair of the San Francisco International Airport/Community Roundtable for six months, vice-chair for the ve years, and on the Roundtable since 2000. I was never contacted nor interviewed by this grand jury. Therefore, I make these statements as an individual, not as a representative of the Roundtable. The report is awed in many ways. To suggest that the effectiveness of the Roundtable has been diminished because complaints are down is illogical. Complaints are not a reliable barometer of aircraft noise exposure levels, as they can be articially increased (i.e. at times, individuals will make thousands of complaints per month). The decline in complaints is likely the result of the Roundtables work over 30 years in tandem with the Aircraft Noise Abatement Ofce, SFOs management, the FAA and the airlines. The Roundtable will continue to build on those relationships to improve life in the proximity of SFO. The report suggests that the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors take a more active role in the Roundtable and make signicant changes. The Board of Supervisors has a voting member, but otherwise does not control the Roundtable. With regard to the city of Daly Citys departure from the Roundtable last year, we urged their leaders to rejoin us as soon as nances would allow. Budgetary concerns were the sole reason for their withdrawal. I offer the following comments on the some of the Findings and Recommendations in the report: No single event noise readings: SFO measures every single noise event
Guest perspective
and ags events caused by aircraft. Those single events are used to calculate the Community Noise Equivalent Level; the noise metric required by the California State Noise Standard. SFO Noise Abatement Ofce should measure and track the intensity of structural vibration on departure ight paths: The Roundtable has sponsored several technical reports on lowfrequency noise (a source of vibration), which is particularly acute behind the start-of-takeoff roll on Runways 1R and 1L. While vibrations can be annoying, we were advised there is no potential for structural damage or human health effects. Chair and vice-chair should be elected representatives: After serving in the complicated arena of airport noise for a decade, I was elected Roundtable chair by my colleagues. As chair of the countys Airport Land Use Committee for many years, I am uniquely qualied to serve as the Roundtable chair. As provided for in the bylaws, the chair and vice chair positions are open to any of the Roundtables participating members. SFOs signicant expansion: SFO has seen a resurgence in the number of ights in recent years, but air trafc has not surpassed pre-9/11 levels. Flights at times are approaching historical highs. Residents and representatives of the city of Brisbane have complained to SFO and the Roundtable about both early left turns and much higher trafc volume at SFO. Roundtable and SFO staffs have been trying to convene the parties to develop possible mitigations for this issue. There are many interested parties and scheduling a meeting has proven difcult. This has been substantial effort, which we hope
will culminate in better conditions for Brisbane residents. Fines should be imposed: Neither the county of San Mateo nor the Roundtable may impose nes on aircraft operating at SFO. Such powers are reserved to the federal government. Advisory committees for Roundtable members: I would have no objection to having members of the Roundtable be advised by community members. There certainly have been such committees in the past. The Roundtable has no citizen representation: The grand jury wants citizens on the Roundtable, but just not as chair. If the most qualied person for that position is not an elected ofcial, it is up to the members of the Roundtable to make that judgment. Citizens are represented on the Roundtable by their appointed or elected members. A subcommittee of northern San Mateo County cities should be formed on the Roundtable: The authors appear to be suggesting there be two Roundtables one for North County and one for the rest. The Roundtable has operated for 30 years as a cooperative body achieving substantial benets for the citizens of San Mateo County without pitting jurisdictions against each other. The Roundtables mission over the past 30 years is to seek ways to minimize SFOs aircraft noise exposure. The Roundtables record of success is substantial and the people who work on the problems take them very seriously. Unfortunately, the grand jurys report has caused the expenditure of many hours to correct its numerous inaccuracies, which reduces the time spent actually solving problems.
Richard Newman is the chair of the SFO Community Roundtable. He is a pilot and owns a rm engaged in real estate, business nancing and estate management. He has lived and worked around SFO for 50 years.
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t is common thinking that a veto or signing of a piece of legislation by the president signals the nal resolution. But, in reality, that is hardly true. Barely on the radar of most voters and ignored, hopefully, by legislators, is the nal fate is rooted in the will of the people at the ballot box. There, they can repeal such legislation as the health care reform bill by electing a plurality of Congress members and a president who promise to do so. Or, on the other hand, can punish the same for the cutting of entitlements, such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and other social programs or for refusing to end the wars in which we are involved abroad. Today, we are witnessing a three-ring circus of political maneuvering, used at times by both major parties: Hold a piece of vital legislation hostage to bargain for some things it could not hope to be passed otherwise. In this case, it is threatening the lifting of the debt limit, vital not because it involves any efforts for new spending or new taxes but to pay for the bills already incurred by this and many previous administrations and to continue to pay out benets already legislated and to foot the ongoing bills and the salaries for the military and its operations. Yet, the Tea Party and its newly elected members to the Congress, some believing there would not be serious consequences in default, are holding veteran Republicans feet to re after 233 of the 240 of them in the House and 40 of the 47 in the Senate signed a pledge to oppose any increases in marginal income tax rates and to protect tax deductions and credits. Historically, however, pledges by candidates, although repeated with sincerity innumerable times on the campaign trail, rarely survive when they bump into the complications of actual governing. Lawmakers who signed this pledge, in addition to promising no new taxes, agreed to oppose any debt limit increase unless it met three conditions: Substantial spending cuts, enforceable spending caps and a constitutional amendment that requires the government to balance its books each year. So the Republicans who signed that pledge have backed themselves into a corner because if they press too hard and cannot come to an acceptable compromise with congressional Democrats and the president, if he decides to exercise the provision in the U.S. Constitution: Fourteenth Amendment, Section 4: The validity of the public debt off the United States shall not be questioned, they have no further recourse and lose all they might have been able to gain by an acceptable compromise. Threats to impeach the president if he chooses to do so are absurd. How can a president be impeached for exercising a constitutional mandate? He could be convicted of malfeasance only if he failed to do so. Collaterally, Obamas base is threatening to abandon him for re-election if he gives in on the need for new tax revenue to be added to negotiated cuts to those elephants in the room, Social Security, Medicare and other social programs to reduce the horrendous national decit, So, his feet are to the re, also. During this session of Congress, it gives great pleasure to some conservative supporters to demonize, insult and wallow in hatred for such as Nancy Pelosi in the House and Harry Reid in the Senate and, of course, the president. But these political gures did not usurp the power by rebellion or coup detat. They, and those who vote with them, assumed ofce and continue to serve at the will of the voters in their respective districts and the nation. If they werent there, someone else would propose programs and execute the will of the majority of the electorate. And a majority of that same electorate can remove them from ofce at regular intervals if they exceed their mandate from the voters. It may not be the programs and policies you or I, alone, believe in but what the aggregate of the electorate wants in a series of votes, over a great period of time. It may not show up in any one election cycle but over time that power trumps whatever the themes of immediate campaigns and the money spent to inuence the course of our nation. At this point in time, one thing does seem to be very apparent. A substantial majority still do not wish their safety net cut and that will, likely, reduce the Republican vote in the 2012 election. That, good or sad, is, clearly, the American way as the Founding Fathers embedded in the process in the Constitution of the United States of America and that is what we will be living with so long as that Constitution endures.
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BUSINESS
Dow 12,143.24 -0.79% Nasdaq 2,756.38 -0.36% S&P 500 1,292.28 -0.65%
10-Yr Bond 2.8050% -0.1460 Oil (per barrel) 95.85 Gold 1,626.40
Markets on edge
By Daniel Wagner, David K. Randall and Jonathan Fahey
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wall Street
96.87 points, or 0.8 percent, to close at 12,143.24. The Standard and Poors 500 index lost 8.39 points, or 0.6 percent, to 1,292.28. The Nasdaq composite fell 9.87, or 0.4 percent, to 2,756.38 The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.80 percent, its lowest level of the year. Bond yields rise when their prices fall. If Congress fails to act by Tuesday, the U.S. may not be able to pay all its nancial obligations. That includes interest payments on bonds and the salaries of federal employees. A default on U.S. Treasury debt could wreak havoc on nancial markets and the economy. Many analysts continue to believe a deal to raise the countrys borrowing limit will be made before the Aug. 2 deadline. It seems unlikely that Congress would choose financial Armageddon over some type of compromise, said Joseph S. Tanious, a market strategist with J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Some argue that the markets recent downturn is overshadowing strong corporate earnings reports. They also say the market is ignoring other reasons to believe the economy will bounce back in the second half of the year. Its a very confusing time, but once this cloud lifts, market participants are going to turn around and say, This isnt so bad., said John Canally, an economist with LPL Financial. Its denitely going to be a rocky couple of days. The government reported early Friday that economic growth slowed in the rst half of the year to its weakest pace since the recession ended two years ago. Some investors said that the economic report wasnt as bad as it rst appeared. Phil Orlando, chief strategist at Federated Investors, said that the report was a rearview mirror view of an economy that was struggling with the impact of the earthquake in Japan and high commodity prices. Orlando said he believes that rising corporate prots and a rebound in the auto industry will push stocks higher for the rest of the year.
Big movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Merck & Co.,down 80 cents at $34.13 The drugmaker posted higher second-quarter prot but said it plans to cut 13,000 jobs as the company restructures. Newell Rubbermaid Inc.,up $1.15 at $15.52 The maker of plastic containers, Sharpie pens and other consumer goods said strong sales in Latin America and Asia lifted prot. Imax Corp.,down $1.25 at $18.96 The digital and big-screen movie company posted second-quarter results that were well below what analysts were expecting. Weyerhaeuser Co.,down 6 cents at $19.99 The lumber companys prot slid as its core wood products business declined.It expects similarly weak results for this quarter. Amerigroup Corp.,down $12.41 at $55 The Medicaid coverage providers prot tumbled as expenses rose and it absorbed a $13.8 million premium adjustment in Georgia. Nasdaq Yahoo Inc.,down 40 cents at $13.10 The Web portal,Japans Softbank and Chinas Alibaba agreed on a compensation plan for the Web payment service Alipay. Expedia Inc.,up $2.70 at $31.69 The travel website operators quarterly net income grew as customers made more bookings through the site and ticket prices rose. Amgen Inc.,up $1.27 at $54.70 The biotech drugmakers earnings beat expectations,and the company said it should reach the upper end of its 2011 guidance.
The word of the day in nancial markets: Anxious. The Dow Jones industrial average fell nearly 100 points, its sixth straight decline, as the U.S. edged closer to a Tuesday deadline to raise the countrys borrowing limit or risk the prospect of a debt default. A dismal report on U.S. economic growth this spring also pushed stocks lower and sent the yield on the 10-year Treasury note to its lowest level of the year. The combination of bad economic news and growing worries about a possible default was evident in nearly every measure of investor condence: The S&P 500 index had its worst week in a year. The Dow lost 581 points over the past six days. All 10 industry groups in the S&P 500 stock index fell. Gold rose nearly 1 percent to $1,631 an ounce. A measure of stock market volatility, the VIX, rose 6 percent. The cost to protect against a U.S. default within the next year reached a record high. The cost to insure Treasurys for one year jumped 54 percent this week. Analysts said that a spike in short-term Treasury yields provided a clear sign that the market was increasingly worried about a default. Its not panic, but we are pre-positioning in case something goes wrong over the weekend, said Thomas Tzitzouris, head of xed income research at Strategas Research Partners. The Dow started the day sharply lower, falling to 12,083 shortly after the market opened. Stocks regained their losses after President Barack Obama said in a 10:45 statement there were many paths to a compromise on raising the debt limit. By 11:15, the Dow had briey turned positive for the day. The Dow dripped steadily lower until its 4 p.m. close. The Dow Jones industrial average fell
Business briefs
Yahoo settles Alibaba dispute, stock still sinks
SAN FRANCISCO Yahoo Inc. has settled a dispute tarnishing a key investment in China, but the truce didnt bring much peace of mind to the embattled Internet companys disillusioned shareholders. The complex agreement announced Friday revolves around the spinoff of an online payment service formerly owned by Chinas Alibaba Group, an emerging Internet powerhouse partially owned by Yahoo. Alibaba spun off the payment service, Alipay, earlier this year in a move that Yahoo shareholders didnt learn about until it was disclosed in a May 10 regulatory ling in the U.S. Yahoos shares have lost a quarter of their value since that bombshell, reecting investor concerns that the spinoff had diminished the value of Yahoos 43 percent stake in Alibaba. The settlement will require Alipay to share nearly half its prots with Alibaba. It will culminate in Alipay writing a check of $2 billion to $6 billion to Alibaba if it becomes successful enough to pursue an initial public offering of stock within the next decade. A big chunk of that money eventually could ow to Yahoo and Alibabas other major shareholder, Japans Softbank Corp., which also signed off on the Alipay agreement.
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By Dave Carpenter
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Growing nervous as a possible government default draws ever closer, more and more ordinary investors are calling their brokers and moving their money out of stocks and mutual funds for fear of a plunge in the market next week. The stock market declined for a sixth straight day Friday as nancial advisers elded a new round of calls and emails from clients wondering whether to get out or sit tight. Investors pulled about $32 billion out of money-market mutual funds for the week that ended Wednesday, according to fund tracker Lipper Inc. That is just a tiny fraction of the $2.6 trillion invested in such funds. But the exodus appeared to be accelerating at weeks end as Tuesdays deadline for reaching an agreement on Capitol Hill drew near. Im having to talk a lot of people off the rooftops, said Austin Frye, a nancial planner in Aventura, Fla. Until the last few days, he said, clients were reacting very well and not asking to take their money out of stocks. Now they are showing more concern by the day. Sean Sproul, a utility analyst in Columbus, Ohio, shifted all of the money he had in stock mutual funds into the most conservative bond fund
WASHINGTON The economy is at risk of slipping into another recession. It nearly stalled in the rst six months of the year, the government reported Friday. Economic growth was feeble in the second quarter and practically non-existent in the rst. The new picture of an economy far weaker than most analysts had expected suddenly made a second recession a more serious threat and the threat will rise if Congress cant reach a deal to raise the governments debt limit. The only question now is, how much weaker could things get? says Nariman Behravesh, chief economist at IHS Global Insight. In April, May and June, the economy grew at a 1.3 percent annual rate, below expectations. And the government changed its growth gure for January, February and March to 0.4 percent, far below the previous estimate of 1.9 percent. Combined, the rst half of the year amounts to the worst six-month performance since the Great Recession ofcially ended in June 2009. Over the past year, the gross domestic product the total output of goods and services in the United States, and the broadest measure of the economys health recorded actual growth of 1.6 percent. Since 1950, year-to-year growth has dipped below 2 percent 12 times. Ten of those times, the economy was already in recession or soon fell into one, says Mark Vitner, senior economist at Wells Fargo Securities.
Normal economic growth is closer to 3 percent. High gasoline prices leave people with less money to spend on other goods and services. And not all spending on gas contributes to the U.S. economy because some of the money goes to oil-producing countries. GDP gures are also inationadjusted, so spending $1 more for a gallon doesnt mean $1 of additional help to the economy. Manufacturing disruptions from the Japan earthquake, cuts in state and local government and tighter household budgets have weighed down the economy, too. Add to those problems the uncertainty fanned by the political stalemate in Washington, with Republicans refusing to raise the federal governments $14.3 trillion borrowing limit unless Democrats agree to deep federal spending cuts on the GOPs terms. Without an agreement, the Treasury Department says, the government wont have enough money to pay all its bills after Tuesday. It will have to cut spending by about 40 percent and choose which programs and beneciaries receive money and which dont. The dismal second-quarter report led economists to reduce their estimates for growth in the second half of the year. Capital Economics, which had expected the economy to grow 2.5 percent this year, now says 2 percent looks more likely. Joel Naroff of Naroff Economic Advisors says hes waiting until the debt-limit deadline passes to revise his economic forecasts for the rest of 2011. He knows hell scale back his estimates.
IBM patents
By Peter Svenson
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK Google Inc. has bought about 1,000 pending and issued patents from IBM Corp. in its quest to shore up its defenses against suits by other technology companies, according to documents led with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Ofce. Google and IBM spokesmen wouldnt comment Friday on the purchase. The patent transfers were recorded two weeks ago and cover a range of technologies, many of which have little to do with Googles Internet search and advertising business. One covers ways of automatically adjusting a clock, another deals with surface treatments for electrical contacts. But even patents that have little do with Googles business can be useful ammunition in the hyper-litigious technology world. If its sued over patents by a company whose business relies on technologies covered by Googles patents, Google can le a retaliatory lawsuit. Phone makers that use Google Inc.s Android software are being sued by Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. As a young company, Google has few patents of its own to counter with. Kent Walker, Googles general counsel, wrote in a blog post in April that the explosion in patent litigation threatens to stie innovation.
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FINALLY HIS TEAM: NAMED COACH SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, JIM HARBAUGH MADE IT HIS OWN ON FIRST DAY OF CAMP >>> PAGE 15
Weekend, July 30-31, 2011
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Matangi Tongas NFL career off to rough start,but has the talent to make it
By Nathan Mollat
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
Matangi Tongas foray into the world of professional football got off to a rocky start. The former Aragon and College of San Mateo standout was released by the Dallas Cowboys after he failed his physical. While Tonga did not return a request for a comment, his former high school coach, Steve Sell, who talked to Tonga a few days ago and keeps in touch with his former player, said Tonga suffered a knee injury while playing at University of Houston last season. If there is nothing seriously wrong with his knee, it should only be a matter of time before Tonga latches on with another team as an undrafted free agent. At 6-foot-4 and 275 pounds, Tonga has the size to play on the defensive line, along with the speed, agility and athleticism to play a variety of positions. The San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks all had Tonga work out at fullback as well as defensive line. What happened to him at BYU (Tongas rst stop out of Aragon) and Houston was they needed him to play inside on the nose and be at 290, 295 (pounds). Which was good for the team, but not necessarily good for him, Sell said. What separates him (from others) is his quickness. At 295, I thought he was just another guy. Now, theyre going to try him on the outside. At 275, I think that works out best. Tonga was a three-sport star Aragon, starring in football, basketball and track and eld. It was on
the football eld where he excelled. Tonga finished his senior year (2005-06) with the Dons by rushing for 837 yards and 20 touchdowns to go along with 11 sacks and 19 tackles for losses. His play earned him a scholarship to Brigham Young University, where he started as a true freshman. He ran into trouble while at BYU and spent the 2007 season at a junior college in Utah. He sat out the 2008 season before returning to San Mateo and enrolling at CSM. In his one year with the Bulldogs, he helped lead them to the state championship game ( a 7-6 loss to Butte in 2009) and garnered junior college All-American honors. He spent last year at Houston, appearing in nine games and nishing with 5.5 tackles for losses and 1.5 sacks. Sell said Tonga told him the 49ers, Packers and Seahawks expressed interest in him, but he put himself on the radar of other teams with his performance on Pro Day, a workout in which college programs showcase their players for NFL scouts. Tonga nished with a 40-yard dash time of 4.79, lightning quick for a player projected as a defensive end. He must have really opened some eyes on Pro Day, Sell said. He was really excited about the Cowboys because they wanted to use him on defense. Defensive linemen, [teams] carry as many as they can. Theyll carry six or seven. This gives him a better chance (to stick with a team). I think there is more of a market
Matangi Tonga,who starred at Aragon High and CSM,was initially signed by the Dallas Cowboys, but has subsequently been cut. Based on his talent,he should land with another NFL team in the See TONGA, Page 16 near future.
CINCINNATI Edgar Renteria singled in the bottom of the 13th inning to give the Cincinnati Reds a 4-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. Jay Bruce walked on a 3-2 pitch from Brian Wilson (6-3) to lead off the ninth. Miguel Cairo ied out, but pitcher Jose Arredondo in his first career plate appearance chopped a single over third baseman Pablo Sandoval and down the left field line. Renteria, the World Series MVP for the Giants last season, lined a soft single down the right eld line to snap the Reds four-game losing streak. Arredondo (2-3) pitched a perfect 13th. Edgar Renteria Both teams escaped bases-loaded jams in the 10th. San Francisco Left elder Nate Schierholtz threw out Joey Votto at the plate to complete an inning-ending double play. Carlos Beltran got his rst hit with the Giants, driving in a run in the top of the rst. The Giants fell behind, then tied the game in the eighth when Aubrey Huff scored from rst base on Eli Whitesides double up the left-center eld gap off of Bill Bray. They loaded the bases in the sixth, but only got Huffs sacrice y. Cincinnati went ahead 3-1 in the second inning. Ryan Vogelsong hit Paul Janish with a pitch, and Janish went from rst to third on pitcher Dontrelle Willis single to right.
Community colleges across the country are dealing with the harsh realities of tight budgets forcing painful cuts. Under-enrolled/underperforming classes, programs and majors are the rst to go. The San Mateo County Community College District is no exception, as it will eliminate a
handful of classes for the 2011-12 school year. But the districts athletic programs at the College of San Mateo and Caada and Skyline colleges appear to be safe for the time being. While not immune to all cuts, athletic directors at all three schools say their teams and budgets are set for the upcoming athletic season. Mike Garcia, athletic director at Caada and longtime Colts baseball manager, said the biggest
adjustments have been made in schedules, as a way to cut down on travel costs. The last three years weve had to cut the (baseball) schedule down, Garcia said. As ADs, we make sure when we do conference scheduling, (we design one) that reduces travel. To that end, Garcia said the schedule for district schools with both mens and womens teams calls for as many doubleheaders as possible to maximize eld and time use.
Garcia also said the use of many part-time coaches at Caada have trimmed some costs. Athletic departments are examined with a ne-tooth comb to make sure funds and budgets are being used in the best possible way. The Associated Press reported in early July community colleges across the country are being forced to slash athletic teams and programs to conform to new, tighter budgets. The AP reported in Mississippi, a hotbed
for football, a fth of the junior colleges in the state have cut their football programs. Despite doom and gloom coming from California, the states 109 community colleges have avoided major contractions, with only 40 teams from those schools being suspended or cut. Despite the relative health of the districts athletics, the schools are
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As with most unexpected good news, sometimes there comes a moment of disbelief. Take Delandro Leday for example upon learning that he had just been appointed to the head basketball coaching position at Menlo School, the former frosh-soph head coach reacted by saying, Are you serious? Yes, the Knights are denitely serious, making it ofcial Friday morning by naming Leday as the successor to Kris Weems, who took a position with the Golden State Warriors in late June. Leday takes over after spending three season with the Knights frosh-soph team, nishing last year with a record of 17-2. Its truly an honor to continue what coach Weems has started, Leday said. To know the feeling that, Im the guy that will be leading
the program, its just ecstatic. Everyone in my family is excited because they know this is something that Ive wanted as a coach to be in a position Delandro where we can Leday compete night in and night out. We have a wonderful staff, great parents, the backing of the school; its just a great community. Its a perfect place. Leday takes over a program that went 13-13 last season, including 86 in the West Bay Athletic League and a 1-1 run in the postseason. Delandros deep passion for Menlo and our student-athletes, as well as his experience as a high school coach, made him the best choice to build upon the tremendous program that coach Kris Weems started, said Menlo athletic director Craig Schoof is press release.
We are extremely excited to have a person with Delandros values and commitment take over the reins from coach Weems. It was a process that started a month ago when Weems accepted a position with the Warriors. Leday said he and Weems met to discuss his decision and the future of Menlos basketball program. Leday, whos been a head coach before (at Irvington High in Fremont), knew hed be a perfect t. Fast forward four weeks and it appears the Knights couldnt have agreed more. One of the advantages I had, even being the frosh-soph coach, is Ive had the honor of coaching every player thats in the program right now with the exception of Richard Harris who was a sophomore when he was moved up to play varsity, Leday said. Its just great knowing that Ive been around all those kids, Im not new to anyone of them, they know what I expect from them and they know what theyre
going to get from me. So, it makes it easier to move forward with things. Ledays knowledge of the players and the program has him setting his sights on great things. The thing we want to accomplish is, we want to compete. Were going to compete at a high level. When you seen Menlo, youll understand that youre going to be in a ght. Were coming to compete, Leday said. We have a great group of seniors, we have some really good juniors and a great class of freshman who will be sophomores competing at the varsity level as well. Our expectations, we dont set them in terms of number of wins and losses, but we expect to be right there in terms of competing for the championship. And thats all across the board. I know its a high expectation, he said. But its one of those things I tell the kids. One thing I learned about the school is, We Are Menlo, not to sound arrogant, but we hold ourselves to a higher stan-
dard. I want them to think that thats how we are going to compete. Were not just competing for a league title, rst round playoffs and then were out of there. No. Were coming to compete for everything. Leday spent seven seasons at Irvington, three as the head coach of the program. (Im a) better teacher, (have a) better knowledge of the game. Not being the main guy for two years, I spent that time wisely, watching other coaches, learning the game, watching the game, reading books. I think my overall knowledge of the game has gotten better. One thing I pat myself on the back is that Im a great communicator with the kids. We want to play at St. Marys College on Martin Luther (King) Day, we want to get to that level, Leday said of his goals for the Knight program. To where were playing in those prestigious type of games. We want the reason why people come out to watch you know, Menlos playing.
After finishing second in last years American Legion state tournament, the San Mateo Bulldogs return for another go-around in 2011. Things are different this year going into Yountville, but that isnt necessarily a bad thing. Things were good (this regular season), said Bulldogs head coach Jesse Lehane, now in his second season at the helm and a former standout at Serra and College of San Mateo. Our record doesnt show it, but for the most part, we play a lot of 19-under competition at the 17under level. I dont carry any 17-year olds I carry mainly 15, a couple of 14 and a couple of 16s. The record
The record doesnt reect how weve played,even though we are at .500. The fact that theyve played up (in an older age group) tells me that theyre learning and they are getting themselves to a point where theyre playing up to their competition as opposed to dominating a level to them or below.
Jesse Lehane,head coach San Mateo American Legion Post 82 Bulldogs U17 team
doesnt reect how weve played, even though we are at .500. The fact that theyve played up (in an older age group) tells me that theyre learning and they are getting themselves to a point where theyre playing up to their competition as opposed to dominating a level to them or below. Last years team nished the regular season at 29-10 before advancing to the state tournament for the second time in three years. The
Bulldogs season ended in the championship round against a loaded Vista-Murrieta team that beat up on a by-then depleted pitching staff, 13-4. Were a little bit younger this year, Lehane said. Thats sort of why weve shown it a bit, just not as developed I guess. Last years crew was a good core group, I had nine guys that I knew where they were going every game and they produced. This is a little different. I have a lot more options, which is good.
But at the same time, not as denitive. There are a lot of different ways I can go I have three or four guys I can bat in the same spot in the lineup, play the same position and I have to take the guy that is hot at a certain time, so thats going to be a little bit of a challenge for me. But like I said, I have to go with the guy that is hot at the time and see what happens. With all his options, Lehane said there are still those mainstays on the Bulldogs squad that will be key to
their run in Yountville. Shortstop Christian Conci has been the catalyst for San Mateo at the top of the lineup. Hes played in 27 of their 30 games. Hes been my shortstop all summer, Lehane said. He was on base all the time and has continued to get better and better as the weeks went along. Joining him on the ineld has been Grant Goodman, whos pretty much been a lock in the three-hole all summer. Hitting right behind him is Neil Sterling, an incoming sophomore at Serra. Hes batted fourth all summer, hes denitely my biggest RBI guy. Hes been a huge surprise, denitely in a positive way.
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who worked alongside Klinsmann for ESPN at last years World Cup, expects him to inject energy, but notes hes not a miracle worker. Its not as if Juergen all of sudden Klinsmann because Juergen Klinsmann is coach that were going to have an American Lionel Messi drop into our laps, Lalas said. The players are what they are. Its up to him to make sure he has the correct mix of players and to motivate them, to coach them up. For the experienced veterans that are part of the national team setup, this will be a source of motivation and maybe a kick in the pants. Although the federation has discussed the job with Klinsmann in the past, the coachs desire for wide-ranging authority over the entire U.S. program became a point of contention. When you look at where we are and where we should be, Juergen is coming in with a full-blown plan, said former U.S. forward Eric Wynalda, now a commentator for Fox Soccer. Theres a lot of things hes been very adamant about, things he feels need to change. The reluctance from U.S. Soccers point of view to relinquish power was the only piece of red tape in his way. Klinsmann will have a chance to make his mark in the federations youth teams, given current coaching vacancies at the Under-20 team, which failed to qualify for this years World Cup, and the Under-23 team, which soon will start preparations for 2012 Olympic qualifying. The Under-17 team also could face a reassessment after its second-round elimination with a 4-0 loss to Germany at this summers FIFA championship. Germany coach Joachim Loew, who was Klinsmanns assistant before becoming his successor, expects big changes. I am happy for Juergen, that he has found a new challenge and I wish him a lot of success, Loew said. The way we know Juergen, hell go into the job with power and shake up a lot of things. Klinsmann is the rst non-American to coach the national team since Bora Milutinovic (1991-95), who was succeeded by Steve Sampson (1995-98), Bruce Arena (1998-06) and Bradley. I believe he understands the American system as well as anybody, having observed youth development and the professional game in the United States, Sampson said. Klinsmann and his wife, Debbie, live in California with their two children, Jonathan and Laila. His greatest weapon is the fact that he understands the American people more than any other foreign coach possibly could, Wynalda said. If youre going to make the move, hes the perfect choice. Klinsmann, who turns 47 Saturday, has a considerable World Cup pedigree. As a player, Klinsmann scored 11 goals in three World Cups, 1990, 1994 and 1998. That ties him for sixth on the all-time scoring list, just behind Pele. He is an experienced coach and a great former player, Pele said of Klinsmann on Friday in Brazil. Without a doubt he can be a very good coach because of his international experience.
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Now that the U.S. Soccer federations perennial coach-in-waiting nally has the job, Juergen Klinsmann will be expected to kick-start a stagnant mens national team. The USSF moved quickly Friday in hiring Klinsmann a day after the ring of Bob Bradley. The former standout player and coach for the German national team will be a familiar name to American fans. The U.S. almost hired Klinsmann twice rst after the 2006 World Cup and again last year before giving Bradley what turned out to be a shortlived contract extension. I am proud and honored to be named the head coach of the U.S. mens national team, Klinsmann said. I would like to thank the U.S. Soccer Federation for the opportunity, and Im excited about the challenge ahead. I am looking forward to bringing the team together for our upcoming match against Mexico and starting on the road toward qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Klinsmann will be introduced Monday at a news conference in New York. His rst game as U.S. coach is Aug. 10 against archrival Mexico in an exhibition in Philadelphia Qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil begins next June. He is a highly accomplished player and coach with the experience and knowledge to advance the program, USSF President Sunil Gulati said. Juergen has had success in many different areas of the game, and we look forward to the leadership he will provide on and off the eld. Former U.S. defender Alexi Lalas,
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Janish scored on Drew Stubbs grounder to second. The Reds scored twice in the bottom of the rst after the Giants took a 1-0 lead on Beltrans double. The former Mets slugger went 0 for 4 in his Giants debut on Thursday, snapping at 32 his streak of consecutive games in which he reached base at least once.
In the bottom half, Brandon Phillips hit a sacrice y and Bruce singled to right to put Cincinnati ahead. Willis and Vogelsong both lasted six innings. Willis allowed six hits and two runs with two walks and three strikeout, and hit a batter. Vogelsong gave up seven hits and three runs with two walks and one strikeout. He also hit a batter. NOTES: Willis has gotten at least one hit in each of his four starts since being called up from Triple-A Louisville by the Reds on July 10. ... LHP Barry Zito will start Sunday
for the Giants, manager Bruce Bochy said Friday. ... Giants LHP Jonathan Sanchez, on the disabled list since June 25 with left biceps tendinitis, will be activated in time to start Aug. 5 against Philadelphia, Bochy said, adding that Sanchez might make one more rehab appearance before then. ... Phillips rstinning RBI was the 500th RBI of his seven-year career. ... Reds SS Zack Cozart, on the disabled list with a hyperextended left elbow, took some swings before Fridays game for the first time since he was injured on July 23.
Nnamdi Asomugha had a tough choice: the New York Jets or the Dallas Cowboys? Then, the Philadelphia Eagles swooped in and snagged the biggest prize in this years free agent frenzy. The All-Pro cornerback signed a ve-year contract Friday with the Eagles, who gave the former Oakland Raiders star a deal that would pay him $60 million over the life of it, with $25 million guaranteed. The signing came a day after Philadelphia acquired Pro Bowl cornerback Dominique RodgersCromartie from Arizona. The Eagles also formally announced a one-year deal for quarterback Vince Young, a 2006 rst-round pick of Tennessee. Young, who went 30-2 as a starter at Texas and led the Longhorns to a national championship in his nal game there only to have an up-and-down tenure with the Titans, will back up starter Michael Vick. The Indianapolis Colts expect to begin training camp practices Monday without Peyton Manning, who not only is coming off neck surgery, but doesnt have a contract. Coach Jim Caldwell said the star quarterback is not ready right now and that the team will turn him loose when he is ready to play. Manning is in the midst of negotiations on a new contract that Colts owner Jim Irsay says will make the four-time league MVP the highestpaid player in NFL history. Manning has never missed a start the streak is at 227, including playoffs, the longest active one in the league. Ive told him to be as cautious as he needs to be because the last time I checked, we dont count preseason games, Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday said. I can tell you this, theres not a player that works harder than he does. At Patriots camp, Chad Ochocinco was wearing his usual number 85 at practice, one day after
being traded by the Cincinnati Bengals. Ochocinco, a reference to the Spanish words for the numbers 8 and 5, legally changed his name from Peyton Johnson before Manning the 2008 season. On Friday, he had the number worn last year by rookie tight end Aaron Hernandez, who hasnt practiced following hip surgery in February. Hernandez was on the eld wearing shorts with the number 81. Fans cheered when Ochocinco took the eld for the afternoon session. Ive watched him for a long time, quarterback Tom Brady said. He brings a lot of energy to the team. The verbose Ochocinco didnt speak with reporters, although the Patriots officially announced the trade for undisclosed draft considerations on Friday. They still hadnt announced the trade for Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. New England did release seven players, including defensive end Ty Warren, tight end Alge Crumpler and offensive tackle Nick Kaczur. All carried salary cap numbers of at least $3 million. Also released were linebacker Tully Banta-Cain, defensive lineman Marcus Stroud, cornerback Tony Carter and linebacker Ryan Coulson. The Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers released Mark Tauscher, a xture at right tackle for the better part of a decade, along with linebackers Nick Barnett, Brandon Chillar and Brady Poppinga and defensive lineman Justin Harrell. At Spartanburg, S.C., No. 1 draft pick Cam Newton signed a deal with the Carolina Panthers and was attending team meetings. The Panthers said on Twitter that the quarterback had ofcially signed on the dotted line.
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same, a lot of the sayings are the same, some similar items up in the locker room and facility. It really does go back to his playing days, which werent that long ago. The 49ers have their share of holes to ll before the Jim Harbaugh rst exhibition game after losing a handful of familiar faces in recent days: center Eric Heitmann, kicker Joe Nedney, cornerback Nate Clements and backup quarterback David Carr all were released. Linebacker Takeo Spikes and offensive lineman David Baas have departed, too. Its good to be back, Harbaugh said. I like being in the chaos of this. Running back Frank Gore was a no-show for the rst workout as expected, apparently fullling his plan to hold out for a new contract. The two-time Pro Bowl selection, in the nal year of his current deal, is healthy again after going down with a season-ending fractured hip in a Monday night game at Arizona last Nov. 29. Gore, who avoided surgery, ran for 853 yards and three touchdowns in his sixth NFL season and caught 46 passes for 452 yards and two TDs. Gores 24 100-yard rushing games are the most in 49ers franchise history. Two other key offensive contributors are on the sidelines for now: Smith and wide receiver Michael Crabtree. Smith is unable to practice until Aug. 4 under the new labor deal, while Crabtree is on the physically unable to perform list nursing a left foot injury. He was in a walking boot on the practice eld, and Harbaugh declined to speculate when Crabtree might return or elaborate on details of the injury. Its frustrating because they are some key components, tight end Vernon Davis said. Getting the roster sorted out soon will be paramount. San Francisco has failed to post a winning record or make the playoffs since 2002. Im not getting any younger, four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Patrick Willis said. Its about now and tomorrow. Not about trying to develop and become. Harbaugh understands the urgency. He welcomes fans with a video clip on the team Web site, with the words Game On in the background. Its exciting to get going and just feed off his energy. He has a lot of energy, wide receiver Josh Morgan said. Cornerback Shawntae Spencer is busy cramming to pick up the nuances of San Franciscos defensive playbook, happy not to be pulling the pads on just yet. He knows there will be high expectations for a team that planned to be a con-
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SANTA CLARA A hyped-up Jim Harbaugh bounced from drill to drill, observing the offensive line, quarterbacks and special teams units in a 25-minute span as his rst practice in charge of the San Francisco 49ers began at last. Harbaughs staff set up hurdles on the eld for Day 1 of his rst training camp as an NFL coach. The weight room is now outside and right at the ready. Motivational banners hang from different areas around team headquarters, some featuring the very words Harbaugh used during a successful stint at nearby Stanford. A lot of energy, up-tempo, guys were ying around, moving, quarterback Alex Smith, an observer for now after signing a new one-year free agent contract, said of Harbaughs debut. A lot of enthusiasm. A lot of emotion. You can just see it kind of just pours out of him. He loves being out here, he loves coaching, he loves the game of football. A new era began Friday for a franchise that is counting on Harbaugh a 15-year NFL quarterback himself to change the culture and turn San Francisco back into a winner. And fast. The Niners are paying him $5 million a year to make that happen, and Harbaugh faces the daunting task of not only meeting many of his players for the rst time but also preparing them in a matter of weeks for their preseason opener Aug. 12 at New Orleans. Rookie Chase Beeler, an undrafted center out of Stanford, might be the player with the most knowledge on the new coach. Frankly, it feels just like were back at Stanford, Beeler said. First day of meetings, rst day on the eld, the mannerisms are the
tender a year ago. The 49ers went unbeaten last preseason and had hopes of winning the NFC West, but instead began 0-5 and nished a disappointing 6-10. They endured their worst start since losing seven straight to begin a 2-14 season in 1979, in the late Hall of Fame coach Bill Walshs rst year. Now, even more change under Harbaugh, who was lured away from the Orange Bowlwinning Stanford program to replace the red Mike Singletary in a high-prole recruiting process by team president Jed York and new general manager Trent Baalke. Its English and Spanish. Everything is different as far as the terminology, so we have to completely put aside everything we had for the last six years here, Spencer said. Its like learning a new language. First you have to learn the terminology.
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NAPA The NFL free agency period ofcially opened Friday with the Oakland Raiders losing their top free agent in All-Pro cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and closing in on a deal to shore up their offensive line. While Asomugha was nalizing his ve-year, $60 million contact with the Philadelphia Eagles that included $25 million in guaranteed money, free agent offensive tackle Jared Gaither was at the Raiders facility watching practice and being checked out by team doctors. Coach Hue Jackson said nothing would be finalized with Gaither until the Raiders were assured he was healthy. Gaither missed all last season with a back injury. Asomughas departure was ofcial soon after free agents were allowed to sign with teams, but was expected since February when the Raiders gave a big contract to cornerback Stanford Routt and did not sign Asomugha before the lockout. Im very happy for him, and we wish him well, but, as Ive always said, its next man up for us, Jackson said. We have some very good players here and, again, Im happy for him but Ive got to really concentrate on this football team and try to get this team to be the best that it can be. Asomugha was Oaklands best player in recent years, consistently locking up one side of the eld in a key aspect of the Raiders man-to-
man defense. Asomugha signed a $45.3 million, threeyear contract in February 2009 that made him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. Nnamdi He was paid Asomugha $28.5 million in the rst two years of the contract before the nal year voided because he did not reach certain benchmarks. According to STATS LLC, Asomugha allowed 52 receptions and one touchdown the past three seasons, burnishing his reputation as one of the top shutdown cornerbacks in the NFL. His departure leaves a big void in Oaklands secondary. The Raiders gave their other starting cornerback from last season a big contract in the offseason, signing Routt to a three-year, $31.5 million deal with $20 million guaranteed over the rst two years of the deal. I know you as the media, you all are going to go ahead and put a media target on my back, but as far as like anything else, its football, Routt said. You guard the guy that youre lined up against. It is what it is. Routt allowed just 39.4 percent of passes he was targeted on to be completed. That was a vast improvement from the 62.7 percent mark he posted in his rst ve seasons. Last years performance was hunger to win and how to play the game the right way. On the mound, Lehane has used a variety of arms. In Yountville, the bulk of the work will fall on the shoulders of Michael Valdes, who has a no-hitter under his belt this summer, and RJ Hansen. That kid (Valdes) is always ready to pitch, Lehane said. Matt Blais will also see considerable time on the bump. He hasnt pitched a lot of innings, Lehane said. But when Ive needed him, hes been nails. With a younger squad, and 10 less games, Lehane made it a case this
the lowest in the league of any player targeted at least 60 times and was comparable to the numbers put up by Asomugha (39.4 percent), and Jared Gaither New York Jets star Darrelle Revis (33.9 percent). With Asomugha gone, former starter Chris Johnson will likely move back in the lineup and the Raiders will also likely take a close look at four cornerbacks drafted the past two seasons: 2010 picks Walter McFadden and Jeremy Ware and DeMarcus Van Dyke and Chimdi Chekwa from this year. Hes played in some big games for us and he knows how to play, Jackson said of Johnson. Were very comfortable and condent in his abilities. We got some good young players behind those guys and on we go. Thats just part of it. I feel very comfortable and very good about the players that we have here. The Raiders are looking to bolster their offensive line, which is why Gaither is here. The 6-foot-9, 340pound Gaither is a proven commodity at tackle, where the Raiders currently have second-year player Jared Veldheer on the left side and rookies competing on the right side. Jackson is quite familiar with Gaither, having been an offensive assistant in Baltimore for two years with him. Hes a tremendous player, season to schedule stiffer competition for his team knowing all too well that come Yountville time, the stakes would be raised. We pretty much compare it to the 19-under stuff weve seen throughout the summer, he said. They know the competition is there. Im sure well see a couple of teams we saw at Chico which had a good group of 17-under teams. And if you look across the board in California as you move South, theres always good competition. We play that competition because I want to see them grow and develop as players. I want them all to see what its like to be able to
Jackson said. When hes healthy, hes one of the better left tackles in the league. He has extremely long arms, very tall, very long. Hes a good football player. Again, theres a question of health, and were going to do everything that we need to do to make sure that we know exactly where he is. Gaither was taken by Baltimore in the fth round of the 2007 supplemental draft after being declared academically ineligible at Maryland. Gaither started two games as a rookie before becoming the starter at left tackle for the Ravens in 2008. Gaither started 26 games for Baltimore in 2008-09, allowing eight sacks, according to STAT. Gaither missed the nal ve games in 2009 with a foot injury and then was slated to be moved to right tackle last season before missing the entire year with a back injury. He is a physical player, has great feet and I think he can help this team out if he comes here, Raiders linebacker Kamerion Wimbley said. He has ability, and he has the tools to make it tough on his opponents. When you are trying to rush, his long arms denitely create space. He has the ability to reset and things like that. Quick hands, quick feet, strong guy - those are the things you look for in an offensive tackle. The Raiders also announced deals to retain two of their own free agents in linebacker Jarvis Moss and long snapper Jon Condo. Both players were at the facility Friday but will not be allowed to practice until Aug. 4. take things out of certain games to better themselves. In the end, win or lose, Lehane knows his boys will learn a lot from the experience. I always go back to the fact that its for the kids, he said. I want them to use this as a learning tool, not just for this summer baseball, its more than a baseball lesson. I want them to be able to understand, to focus on each pitch and be able to learn something that will help them as a baseball players and as people for the future more than just winning a baseball game. I always come back to the fact that its for the kids.
for d-linemen than fullbacks. Other than the exploits of Tom Brady, a 1995 graduate of Serra who led the New England Patriots to three Super Bowl titles, Tonga is just one of a handful of recent local athletes trying to live the dream as professional football players:
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We always play to win, Lehane said. Until they tell me I have to go home because we lost two games, we got a chance. For the rst time, Ill have a group of 18. Its good to have a full arsenal of players because winning is more a priority now than it was a week ago because if you dont win you have to go home. Its a good chance to learn, on and off the eld, what big competition looks like, the
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FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONSAgreed to terms with OT Tyson Clabo on a ve-year contract.Released DE Jamaal Anderson and WR Michael Jenkins. BUFFALO BILLSSigned DL Marcell Dareus to a four-year contract and DB DaNorris Searcy and RB Johnny White. CHICAGO BEARSAgreed to terms with OT Gabe Carimi,DE Stephen Paea and S Chris Conte on fouryear contracts.Agreed to terms with DT Anthony Adams,DL Vernon Gholston,WR Sam Hurd,P Adam Podlesh,LB Nick Roach,TE Matt Spaeth,FB Will Taufoou,WR Roy Williams,and QB Caleb Hanie. CINCINNATI BENGALSReleased DE Antwan Odom.Waived OT Andrew Mitchell.Placed QB Carson Palmer on reserve/did not report list.Signed G Clint Boling,RB Jay Finley and OL Ryan McKnight. Placed CB Adam Jones and DT Pat Sims on active/physically unable to perform list. Placed LB Keith Rivers on active/non-football injury list. DALLAS COWBOYSSigned RB DeMarco Murray and LB Bruce Carter. DENVER BRONCOSSigned LB Nate Irving. DETROIT LIONSAgreed to terms with DB Eric Wright. GREEN BAY PACKERSReleased OT Mark Tauscher, LB Nick Barnett, LB Brandon Chillar, LB Brady Poppinga and DL Justin Harrell. Waived S Michael Greco and LB Curtis Young. INDIANAPOLIS COLTSAgreed to terms with K Adam Vinatieri and S Melvin Bullitt.Released K Brett Swenson and DB Jordan Hemby. Signed RB Delone Carter to a four-year contract.Signed P Travis Baltz,DE David Bedford,LB Chris Colasanti,
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W L T Pts GF GA Los Angeles 11 2 9 42 28 16 FC Dallas 11 5 6 39 29 21 Seattle 10 4 8 38 32 23 Real Salt Lake 9 3 6 33 27 12 Colorado 7 6 10 31 31 30 Chivas USA 6 7 8 26 27 23 San Jose 5 7 9 24 24 27 Portland 6 10 3 21 22 32 Vancouver 2 10 9 15 21 30 NOTE:Three points for victory, one point for tie. Saturday, July 30 Los Angeles at Vancouver, 1:30 p.m. Seattle FC at Houston, 5:30 p.m. D.C. United at San Jose, 730 p.m.
Fridays Games N.Y.Mets 8,Washington 5 Philadelphia 10,Pittsburgh 3 Cincinnati 4,San Francisco 3,13 innings Atlanta 5,Florida 0 Milwaukee 4,Houston 0 St.Louis 9,Chicago Cubs 2 Colorado at San Diego,late Arizona at L.A.Dodgers,late Saturdays Games Chicago Cubs at St.Louis,1:10 p.m. N.Y.Mets at Washington,4:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia,4:05 p.m. Florida at Atlanta,4:10 p.m. Houston at Milwaukee,4:10 p.m. San Francisco at Cincinnati,4:10 p.m. Colorado at San Diego,8:35 p.m. Arizona at L.A.Dodgers,10:10 p.m. Sundays Games San Francisco at Cincinnati,1:10 p.m. Florida at Atlanta,1:35 p.m. N.Y.Mets at Washington,1:35 p.m. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia,1:35 p.m.
Fridays Games Baltimore 4,N.Y.Yankees 2 Kansas City 12,Cleveland 0 Detroit 12,L.A.Angels 2 Toronto 3,Texas 2 Chicago White Sox 3,Boston 1 Minnesota at Oakland,late Tampa Bay at Seattle,late Saturdays Games Baltimore at N.Y.Yankees,10:05 a.m.,1st game Texas at Toronto,10:07 a.m. L.A.Angels at Detroit,1:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Seattle,1:10 p.m. Baltimore at N.Y.Yankees,4:05 p.m.,2nd game Kansas City at Cleveland,4:05 p.m. Boston at Chicago White Sox,4:10 p.m. Minnesota at Oakland,6:05 p.m. Sundays Games Baltimore at N.Y.Yankees,10:05 a.m. Kansas City at Cleveland,10:05 a.m. L.A.Angels at Detroit,10:05 a.m. Texas at Toronto,10:07 a.m. Boston at Chicago White Sox,2:10 p.m. Minnesota at Oakland,4:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Seattle,4:10 p.m.
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CSM, baseball facilities at all three schools and the remodel of the Skyline gym, in addition to new soccer elds at Caada and Skyline. It has made all three schools destination options for local athletes. Each of the improvements were made without using bond money, Christensen said. Were all pretty healthy in this district because of our (district) leaders, said Dino Nomicos, assistant athletic director and baseball manager at Skyline. We dont offer a lot of sports. The only sport we offer at all three (schools) is baseball. And that is a very healthy sport. Our numbers are good at all three. Our mission for our district is to move them (student-athletes) on (to four-year schools). If you start dropping sports, I think that will hurt schools. Ron Galatolo, chancellor of San Mateo County Community College District, thinks very highly of the role athletics play in developing a well-rounded student. If the districts mission is to transfer all students on to the next level, he said they need all the support they can get. I was an intercollegiate athlete myself, so I understand intercollegiate athletics, Galatolo said. What our coaches have done here and I mean all our coaches is they have made it very clear to our student-athletes they are athletes but they are academic learners, too. Wolf said the fact athletics matriculates a majority of their student-athletes to four-year institutions means it costs less money for the district than the regular student who takes three years or more to transfer. Our student-athletes get in and get out in two years, Wolf said. We continue to promote this data. Our student-athletes are not just athletes. They are taking their course work to move on.
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essentially working on an annual basis. There is no guarantee the budget in place this year wont be in place next year. (All college programs are) being evaluated on a year-to-year basis because the budget is changing, said Barbara Christensen, director of Community and Government Relations for the San Mateo County Community College District. Many opponents believe the first place schools should look to make cuts is in athletics. Many look at athletics both in high school and college as an extra-curricular activity, that doesnt really need to be funded if it means cutting other programs.
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BENGHAZI, Libya The Libyan rebels military commander was killed by his comrades while in custody after he was arrested by the oppositions leadership on suspicion of treason, witnesses said Friday, in a sign of disarray that posed a major setback for the movement battling Moammar Gadha. The slaying of Abdel-Fattah Younis raised fear and uncertainty in Benghazi, the de facto rebel capital. Thousands marched behind his cofn, wrapped in the rebels tricolor ag, to the graveyard for his burial, chanting that he was a martyr beloved by God. Troops red a military salute as the cofn arrived, and angry and grieving supporters red wildly into the air with automatic weapons. At the graveside, Younis son, Ashraf, broke down, crying and screaming as they lowered the body into the ground and in a startling and risky display in a city that was the rst to shed Gadhas rule nearly six months ago pleaded hysterically for the return of the Libyan leader to bring stability. We want Moammar to come back! We want the green ag back! he shouted at the crowd, referring to Gadhas national banner. Younis slaying appeared to shake both the rebels leadership body, the National Transitional Council, and its Western allies, who have heavily backed the rebels controlling most of eastern Libya. Two weeks ago, 32 nations
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including the U.S. made a major commitment by formally recognizing the opposition as the countrys legitimate government a signicant boost after many allies hesitated in part because the rebels, a mix of tribes and factions, were largely an unknown quantity. Those Western worries will likely be deepened if Younis slaying opens major splits among the fractious rebels. Divisions would also weaken the oppositions campaign to oust Gadha, which has largely stalled in a deadlock despite the four-month-old NATO bombing campaign against regime forces. In Washington, State Department spokesman Mark Toner said the circumstances of Younis death remained unclear, but he pressed the opposition to shore up any cracks in their front against Gadha. Whats important is that they work both diligently and transparently to ensure the unity of the Libyan opposition, Toner said. Younis body was found Thursday, dumped outside Benghazi, along with the bodies of two colonels who were his top aides. They had been shot and their bodies burned. Younis was Gadhafis interior minister until he defected to the rebellion early in the uprising, which began in February, bringing his forces into the opposition ranks. His move raised hopes among rebels and Western allies that the uprising could succeed in forcing out the countrys ruler of more than four decades. But some rebels remained deeply suspicious that he retained loyalties to Gadha. The National Transitional Council says it is investigating the killing. It blamed unidentied gunmen and has made no conrmation that Younis had been arrested. It has said only that Younis was gunned down on route to Benghazi, where he had been summoned to discuss a military matter.
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MARCO BREUER: LINE OF SIGHT. San Franciscos de Young Museum presents Marco Breuer: Line of Sight, a display of work by an artist known for using an extensive range of processes to extract abstract and visually compelling images from photographic materials. Line of Sight comprises a selection of photographs made by Breuer and placed in dialogue with objects from the de Youngs permanent collection. Selected and installed by the artist in a compressed time period of 48 hours, Line of Sight sets up a dynamic exchange between the works of art, the collecting practices of the de Young, and the viewing habits of museum visitors. The single-gallery exhibition is part of the Collection Connections program of Cultural Encounters. Through Oct. 2. SURFACE TENSION. With Surface Tension: Contemporary Prints from the Anderson Collection, the de Young shows works that demonstrate ways in which the print can be viewed as a form of bas-relief and sculpture, from the inkless embossing of Josef Albers to the work of artists like Ann Hamilton and Frank Stella who literally stretch their paper surfaces into the round. In an era of modern and postmodern art that is often concerned with expressing its essential qualities of atness and depthlessness, some artists engaged in making prints at ne arts presses have headed in a different direction. Rather than embrace the smooth, at nish that can be achieved through print processes like screenprinting and lithography, these artists manipulated the dimensionality of their works on paper, literally pushing their paper surfaces to new heights. Though their
approaches vary, all of the artists included in this exhibition challenge the traditional belief that editions on paper are merely made up of layers of ink impressed upon paper. Through Jan. 15, 2012. The de Young Museum is located in Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco. Docent tours for both Marco Breuer: Line of Sight and Surface Tension: Contemporary Prints from the Anderson Collection are given on Saturdays and Sundays. For information call (415) 750-3600 or visit www.deyoungmuseum.org. *** GAMELAN MUSIC LESSONS. Bali: Art, Ritual, Performance, on view at the Asian Art Museum, brings the art and artists of Bali to San Francisco, introducing museum visitors to Balinese history and religious beliefs and illuminating the ways that performance and rituals are integrated into daily life. The Museums interactive family program AsiaAlive: Gamelan for Children and Their Families with Kompiang Metri-Davies allows parents and children to explore Balinese art and culture together. Artist and musician Metri-Davies gives lessons in how to play gamelan instruments. Children and their parents can learn to play simple phrases of gamelan music in just one afternoon. Saturday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 7, noon 4 p.m. All family programs are free with museum admission. (Admission is always free for kids 12 and under.) The Asian Art Museum is located at 200 Larkin St., San Francisco. (415) 581-3500 or www.asianart.org. *** FIRST DE YOUNG FAIR TRADE BAZAAR. Shop from a world of art at the rst Fair Trade Bazaar held at the de Young,
showcasing fair trade products from around the globe. Unique items offered include jewelry, textiles, native handcrafts and decorative accessories reecting the many cultures represented in the museums collection. Museum stores director Stuart Hata said, The de Young Museum store is proud to organize the inaugural Fair Trade Bazaar as an educational complement to the Museums renown collections of native arts from around the world. Working with local Fair Trade merchants and the kind assistance of the Fair Trade Federation has allowed us to present a diverse range of fair trade product for the Museums audience to shop and support. Participating traders include CraftspringCentral Asian arts and crafts; DsenyoAfrican bags and accessories; Gianna Fair TradeSoutheast Asian tabletop/textiles; Globally MindedMayan jewelry; Tribal HomeAfrican baskets; Yellow Label KidsNepalese kids crafts; and Zanmi LakayHaitian arts and crafts. Friday, Aug. 26, from 9:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 27, from 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. in the de Youngs Piazzoni Murals Room. Admission to the event is free. *** CONNECT + COLLECT AT ICA. Attention art lovers, culture mavens, longtime and rst time collectors. The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is an energetic art space located in downtown San Jose, dedicated to making contemporary art accessible and exciting to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The 31st annual ICA art exhibition and auction is just around the corner. Auction Exhibition: Sept.24 - Oct. 22. Artists Reception and Silent Auction: Saturday, Oct. 8, 5 7 p.m. 560 South First St., San Jose. (408) 283-8155 or www.sjica.org.
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BEVERLY HILLS Oprah Winfrey is repackaging her now-ended daytime talk show to make it a key part of the lineup for OWN, her struggling cable channel. Winfrey said Friday she will host the new series that will recycle episodes of The Oprah Winfrey Show as a classroom intended to help viewers improve their lives. The show, titled Own Your Life, will air weekdays at 8 p.m. ET starting Oct. 10. Appearing at a session of the Television Critics Association to announce the revamped series and introduce Rosie ODonnell and her new OWN show, Winfrey took the opportunity to reinforce her commitment to the channel. Friends ask, Are you enjoying your time in the Mediterranean? Winfrey said. But shes not on holiday, she said, Im here, and working in the Los Angeles ofces of OWN. It was announced earlier this month that Winfrey was expanding her role at OWN beyond the position of chairman, taking on the
additional roles of chief executive ofcer and chief creative ofcer. Winfrey is claiming the title once held by Christina Norman, the former CEO who was dismissed in May in the wake of disappointing ratings for the channel. Normans position has been lled in the interim by Peter Liguori, the chief operating officer for Discovery Communications. OWN, which premiered Jan. 1, is a joint venture of Discovery and Winfreys Harpo Inc. Since Winfreys syndicated talk show ended in May, she has pledged to devote her full energies to OWN. Acknowledging OWNs rocky start, Winfrey said Friday that one of her biggest concerns was aligning the channels executive teams, and now we have done that. She cited the help of two executives who are with her Chicago-based production company, Harpo: Sheri Salata and Erik Logan, who share the title of OWN president. Putting Winfrey on camera, as well as more prominently at the companys helm, is an attempt to turn around OWNs fortunes.
s surely as night follows day, time marches on and there are new movies to be reviewed. As an avid lm buff, I keep a list of all the movies I see in theaters each year along with a short recap and a grade. As I look back over my list of 2011 so far, I notice that its been a rather weak year. There are very few movies that have really stuck with me and many would have faded had I not put them on my list. That being said, here are my ve bests so far (including some from 2010 that I saw in 2011). 1). The Fighter: Even though I dislike boxing, this was extremely well done and compelling, and was certainly Oscar-worthy. 2). Of Gods and Men: A group of Trappist monks have to decide whether or not to stay in Algeria during the terrorist uprisings of 1996. A real sleeper. 3). Midnight in Paris: Woody Allens back on track a real winner and its doing well at the box ofce. 4) A Better Life: This lm should be seen by anyone who cares about the immigration issue. A real heart-breaker. 5). Buck: A fascinating, uplifting documentary about the horse whisperer who inspired the Robert Redford lm of the same name not just about horses, but about the owners as well! To be sure, there are always lots of bad lms. Trying not to be a masochist, I try to avoid as many of these bombs as I can, but sometimes I still get caught seeing one. And sometimes its fun as a reviewer to have the power to trash a real stinker. However, since I have screened out (for myself) such obvious ones as Hangover 2 (I hated the rst one, why would I subject myself to another?) and Bridesmaids (I heard from some reliable sources that it was a total gross-out), my list should actually be called disappointments. Here are my ve disappointments so far this year: 1). Blue Valentine: I expected to really love this one. I am a total fan of Ryan Gosling (who wouldnt after The Notebook?) and the critics raved. I found it chaotic and a lot shallower than I expected, even though the acting was good.
2). Certied Copy: I just didnt get this lm at all. Juliet Binoche is great, and the premise was sort of interesting (whats real, whats not) but it was muddled and ultimately didnt work. 3). The Beaver: The lm was so depressing and bleak that even Mel Gibsons totally stellar performance couldnt save this brave look at mental illness at its most painful. Thats a shame, because Jodi Foster and Mel Gibson were trying so hard to do such a great lm 4). Beginners: The trailer for this lm was really engaging and Ewan MacGregor and Christopher Plummer are rst rate actors. Youd think thered be more to this lm, but most of the substance was in the trailer and the dogs cuteness and human asides took center stage. I wanted more. 5). Larry Crowne: I went to see it because I love Tom Hanks, even though I had a feeling this wasnt going to be much. I was right. It was pleasant but I forgot about it two minutes later. Sorry, Tom, you should go back to acting (he co-wrote the script with Nia Vardalos, the gal from My Big Fat Greek Wedding). Well, there you have it a rather slight movie year so far. Lets hope that Oscar season will once again deliver a healthy dose of excellent movie fare! One nal sad note: The demise of two more art houses in San Francisco the Red Vic (closed this week with a nale of Harold and Maude) and the upcoming likely closure of the Balboa. These theaters will be missed, at least by me.
Eve Visconti is a Foster City writer and a life-long movie buff. Her column appears in the Daily Journal periodically.
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should do well with family audiences. Captain America debuted in first place last weekend with $65 million and has been a solid midweek warrior with more than $85 million deposited in Americas treasury through Tuesday, its sixth day of release. The film should easily pass the $100 million mark in North America this weekend, when it also opens wide overseas. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 from Warner Bros. should maintain its money-making magic, placing fourth at about $20 million domestically and likely setting still another record on Saturday when it could cross the $1 billion mark internationally after just 16 days in release. This would beat Avatars 17-day sprint to $1 billion in 2009 with the usual help from ticket-price inflation, of course. The debuting Crazy Stupid Love from Warner Bros. offers summer audiences something different: a PG-13 comedy in a season thats been dominated by no less than five R-rated comedies. Featuring a strong ensemble cast that includes Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, the date crowd will find much to love in this crazy mix of comedy and drama, giving it a not-so-stupid fifth-place gross approaching $18 million. By Christy Lemire
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LOS ANGELES The mash-up Cowboys & Aliens will likely mean a smack-down for a superhero and some Smurfs this weekend, with the Universal/Dreamworks scifi/Western expected to open with a gross of between $40 million and $45 million at more than 3,700 theaters in North America. Starring Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig, directed by Iron Mans Jon Favreau, and with Steven Spielberg among its producers, this truly original film defies categorization and industry projections for its opening have varied. Yet awareness is very high for the film, which had its world premiere at Comic-Con this past weekend, and the fan-boy factor should carry it to victory, despite weak reviews. A superhero vs. Smurf smackdown in the $30 million range is expected for the weekends No. 2 spot as Paramount/Marvels Captain America: The First Avenger tries to maintain some of last weekends opening glory against PG newcomer The Smurfs. Starring Neil Patrick Harris, the Sony 3-D film based on the wildly popular Smurfs comic books and the 1980s animated TV series is the very definition of cute and
able in playing a character who becomes supremely unlikable, even to the family thats supposed to love him. Then again, the script was adapted by Paul Schrader, an expert in the mind of the tormented man.
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Its sort of baffling, but this is only film for which Ford has earned an Oscar nomination; maybe hes just so good at what he does, he makes it look effortless. In director Peter Weirs thriller, he plays a police detective who goes into hiding in Amish country to protect a young boy who witnessed a murder. Hes tough and hes smart, but as he grows more comfortable in this foreign community, he also proves he can milk a cow and raise a mean barn. And as we know from the Indiana Jones movies, Ford can wear a hat any kind of hat and make it look sexy. He also reveals a tender and understated side in the smoldering chemistry he enjoys with Kelly lmmakers take liberties to heighten the conict between Uday and Latif and its eventual outcome. Though Cooper interacts with actors playing Saddam and his own double, plus others in the familys entourage, the movie would be mainly Cooper in a one-man, twocharacter show if not for Ludivine Sagnier as Sarrab, one of Udays mistresses who winds up drawn to Latif. Their tender moments together arent all that interesting, but they do provide a breather from the carnage and cruelty that Tamahori piles
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honorable Latif Yahia, a soldier in Iraqs war with Iran who is summoned to Baghdad in 1987 by Uday, an old schoolmate who recalls their remarkable resemblance and graciously asks him to be his double. Then, after Latif declines, not so graciously. Coopers Uday is a shrill, grinning, coke-addled rabid dog who
wont take no for an answer and has every means from torture, imprisonment and threats against family members to get his way. So Coopers steady-handed, reserved Latif relents and begins his physical transformation, through prosthetics and plastic surgery, and spiritual indoctrination, through Pygmalion-like coaching and viewing of Udays torture-porn tendencies on video, as a stand-in for Saddams eldest son and heir. The Devils Double was adapted by screenwriter Michael Thomas from Latifs memoir, though the
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Bandelier will continue to be at the mercy of Mother Nature for the next few years,and everyone from monument staff to locals acknowledge that the backcountry will never look the same in their lifetimes.
THE BOTTOM OF FRIJOLES CANYON, N.M. Tourist season is peaking in northern New Mexico but there are no visitors at the heart of much-loved Bandelier National Monument, tucked into the ancient canyons northwest of Santa Fe. No one is climbing the wooden ladders that reach up to the centuriesold dwellings that were carved into the canyon walls by ancestors of the Native American pueblos that surround the area. No one is picnicking along Frijoles Creek as it bubbles by. Theres just the silence of a devastated landscape and it could remain that way for years. Nearly two-thirds of the monument was scorched during the last month by the largest wildre in New Mexico history. The ames of the Las Conchas re burned across mesa tops and down canyons dotted with hundreds of archaeological sites. The re stopped a mile from the monuments largest concentration of prehistoric cultural sites. Also spared were a collection of historic buildings constructed by workers during the New Deal and a newly renovated $3.2 million visitors center all at the bottom of Frijoles Canyon. The re is all but out, after destroying more than ve dozen homes in the surrounding mountains and threatening the nations premier nuclear weapons laboratory to the north. The threat now is that summer rains will pound down on the massive burn scar and send a wall of ash, sediment and charred debris into the
heart of the monument. Generally, theyve been saying about three years after a big re like this you can have ash oods, said Rod Torrez, the monuments chief of interpretation. None of us really want to be the one to say, Oh, were not going to be able to open the visitors center for three years, he said. It could be that the oods that come are not catastrophic and we could start eventually doing tours down to Frijoles Canyon when we know its safe. Employees were left scrambling on the afternoon of June 26 to save pieces of prehistoric pottery, rare artifacts and the irreplaceable artwork of more modern day Native Americans. Just last summer they took weeks to painstakingly place the pottery and artwork in display cases before unveiling the new visitors center. This time, the minutes were ticking and there were no white gloves. Instead, they used blankets and old uniforms to wrap the pieces to be transported out of the canyon to safety. Even the monuments American ag was put to work protecting one large pot. We worked until we were ordered out of the canyon, Torrez said. We had to do kind of this triage. It was sad, you know, not knowing whether the re was going to reach the visitors center or not. You had to decide, Which Maria (Martinez) pots do I save, which Pablita Velarde paintings do I take? That was something else. The 244-square-mile blaze reduced entire mountainsides and canyons to nothing but ash and
blackened tree trunks. Thousands of fallen trees were vaporized. All but 1,000 acres of the 12,000acre upper Frijoles watershed burned and ofcials said most of that was severe, leaving no vegetation behind. All of us were kind of transxed by it because on the one hand it was just heart wrenching. But on the other hand, just the magnicence of this humungous event was beyond anything any of us had ever seen. It was huge, Torrez said. You could see 30-acre pieces of land light up at once. It was basically an acre a second for the rst 14 hours of the re. Torrez described the re as a horizontal rolling vortex. Its rare and it takes a lot of fuel and obviously there was plenty of it here, Torrez said. It has the force of several nuclear weapons so thats what really happened that first night. Monument ofcials had expected all of Bandelier to go up in ames that night. A shift in the wind and quick work by reghters saved the rest of the park. By 3 a.m., Torrez had to stop at an employees home in nearby Los Alamos to hand off the paintings so they could be taken to Santa Fe for temporary storage. Once the re shifted direction and it was safe to return to the canyon bottom after a few days, employees were able to gather the rest of the items from the visitors center. Now, Bandeliers pots, paintings and historic furniture are among the rows and rows of National Park items at a massive agency warehouse in Arizona.
DENVER Denver has an ambitious plan to revive the county fair: blend throwback chic with urban grit to draw crowds celebrating everything weird and crafty. Mix funnel cakes with drag queens, add a dash of old-time quilting and newly hip knitting, and the recipe could produce what organizers hope is a new avor of county fair. Fair staples like funnel cakes and cotton candy, animal exhibits and 4H competitions are on proud display at the Denver County Fair; theres even a Ferris wheel in the parking lot. But theres no mistaking this event for a traditional county fair. All the contestants in Saturdays Miss Denver County Fair pageant are drag queens. Theres a speed text-messaging contest, and the highlight staple of a Western fair, a rodeo, has been replaced with a bicycle rodeo and a troupe of performing pigs. This is so cool, said 13-year-old Brian Torres of Denver, a rst-time fairgoer who saw his rst alpaca and planned to check out the carnival rides, just past a freak show highlighted by a bearded lady and a man lying on a bed of nails. The fair has a city version of a traditional fair agriculture display. Chickens, rabbits and miniature goats sit in cages next to displays about container gardening and capturing rain in barrels to reduce water usage. There are even contests for the best compost and best vegan cooking. Denver is adding a new green ribbon to the traditional red, white and blue lineup to reward contest entries that use sustainable methods. Ive never competed before, but I saw a billboard about this and thought, Why not? said Junior Perez, 13, who entered his two pet Japanese bantam roosters, Shadow and Tiny. It was something different. The fair, which opened Thursday in a stock show complex by the interstate and runs through Sunday, also has a holistic pavilion. There fairgoers can huddle with a psychic, get their auras interpreted or pick up a handmade sacred drum or dreamcatcher. The county fair still has its place, but it needs to reect who we are now, and this is what youre seeing here, said Karen Harrison, a psychic who will be judging fair contests in divination tools and potions. Harrison, who owns a bookshop and gift store in suburban
Englewood, is also selling jewelry, crystals and silks. Shes heard of metaphysical shows and run-of-themill gift marts, but Harrison said her interest was piqued by the idea of throwing holistic elements in a county fair. The second we heard about this, we knew we had to be a part of it. Its so creative, so perfect for Denver, she said. Theres a heavy dose of irony, too. Denver County Fair contests include a molded-gelatin competition and a mustache contest. A John Denver impersonator led a group Rocky Mountain High sing-along to open the fair. A freak show area includes a bearded lady, a tattooed glass-blower and other throwback spectacles. The group Devo, the 1970s and 80s group behind the song Whip It, will perform, along with a cover band for The B-52s. Its all so corny, its crossing the line into being totally cool, said Dana Cain, founder of the fair. Theres a category for Denvers many home beer brewers, along with homemade wine and mead. One notable omission is Denver Countys most lucrative crop medical marijuana. There is a category for herbal remedies, but fair organizer Dana Cain said no one has tried to enter weed. She chuckled about the idea of pot at a county fair, but didnt rule it out in the future. Everybodys divided on that. Half the people were like, Yeah! Were the pot capital of the country! But others are like, Nah, dont go there, Cain said. Next year, well see. Im sure we wouldnt have any trouble nding judges. Urban fairs arent new, but most of them attempt to bring the country to the city with petting zoos and traditional fair elements. Cain, a specialevents marketer, saw craft fairs and sidewalk farmers markets endemic in hipster neighborhoods in Denver and elsewhere and wondered, why not throw it all together, artisan crafts right alongside caramel corn and carnival rides? Its a huge mix of performance art and display, pretty much everything you could ever want, Cain said. After nding theres never been a Denver County Fair, Cain and other organizers said they were somewhat surprised to nd that county ofcials and 4-H embraced the idea. The fair came together in just a few months. Organizers hope for 50,000 attendees. We love it, said Ashlee Adams, Denver Countys 4-H Agent with the Colorado State University Extension. People dont realize that 4-H is in urban areas, too.
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Sodini attributes the restaurants long history of success to a simple factor: Its been around for so long. It was ancient, it was one of those places where you came since the 60s, Sodini said. Just a silly old joint that I wanted to revitalize and it worked ... I thought the magic could happen again. Just a half hour south of Sodinis Bertoluccis is another restaurant that has earned success and loyalty from its customers. The Flea Street Cafe on Alameda de las Pulgas in Menlo Park has been open since 1980, when owner Jesse Cool, 62, and her former husband began the business after establishing a successful breakfast restaurant because, she said, we wanted to do dinner. I had no idea I would end up in the restaurant business ... I was brought up around a connection of food to community, Cool said. I just kind of did it as something that was a part of my passion. The Flea Street Cafe opened with a philosophy that Cool said was as unfashionable as it could possibly be at the time: Serving only food with no chemicals or pesticides what she called food that was just food. She now owns two other restaurants in Stanford and Menlo Park and a catering business called CoolEatz. Flea Streets food is truly California according to Cool and the decor is casual contemporary. The actual philosophy behind the restaurant is that the customer comes last, Cool said. Ive always felt that if we take care of where our food comes from and those people ... and my staff as well as I can, and how the food is prepared and that its really clean and pure then you will be taken care of. Cool had experience as the restaurants chef for nine years and so managing a business was, she said, something I had to learn. Through the years, she said the restaurant has lost a lot of money, but the last two have been the best the Flea Street Cafe has seen. Consumers, especially young people, have been catching on in the last three or four years to the ideas she held about knowing where food comes from and whats in it, Cool said. She has deep loyalties, she said, within the restaurant business and, she added, if you believe in karma, her restaurants have survived over the years because of support from the community. Ideas about organic and local food are becoming more popular which means its been easier for Cool to trust what she called some wonderful staff members to help make the resturant better. Its important to her, she said, that I not get all the credit for the restaurants success. Similar to Sodini, Cool doesnt advertise for Flea Street she thinks restaurants are very word of mouth, she said. The bottom-line philosophy of pure food has not changed what has changed is the rest of the world, Cool said. I never dreamed that this style of food ... that people, that the young in particular, would care about where food comes from. Unlike Sodini, Cool changes the menu of the Flea Street Cafe often she said it allows her to use seasonal ingredients. Were always paying attention to how we can change a little and do things differently, and people want that, she said. I believe people will come back because the food and the care is good and when we get slow, that means I have to pay attention. The decor of the restaurant also changes often Cool said, I think people want fresh, and while some people want the restaurant to stay the same, this is my house, she added. as a template for other jurisdictions weighing similar legal battles. Suing the executives specically is an argument that high-ranking individuals are to blame rather than economic conditions. County ofcials at the time said the suit was another attempt to recoup losses aside from seeking compensation through bankruptcy proceedings and pleading with the U.S. Treasury to make it whole. The countys complaint demands a jury trial for fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of duciary duty and violations of California law and the federal Securities Act. The county is also on the end of a different suit stemming from the Lehman failure. A collection of 12 county school districts and the county superintendent of schools is suing San Mateo County and former treasurer-tax collector Lee Bufngton for $20 million and interest, claiming their faulty investment practices led to the losses.
SATURDAY, JULY 30 Free E-Waste Collection Week. 5A Rent-A-Space, 1221 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. Recycle computers, monitors, televisions and other electronic equipment at 5As Foster City location. No appliances please. Sponsored by 5A and Geeks on Call. For more information call 341-2964. American Legion Post No. 409 Breakfast. 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The American Legion, 757 San Mateo Ave., San Bruno. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, sausage and beverages will be served. $6 per person. $5 for children under 10. Relay For Life of Millbrae. 10 a.m. Mills High School Track, 400 Murchison Drive, Millbrae. Raise awareness of cancer and raise funds to fight cancer with the ceremonial Survivors Lap and other activities in honor of cancer survivors. Planning your Fall Garden. 10 a.m. to noon. Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Master Gardeners Carol ODonnell and Jonathan Propp will cover plant selection, seeds and transplants. $20. For more information call 326-2025. Ninth Annual Victorian Tea. 11:30 a.m. Plymire-Schwarz House, 519 Grand Ave., South San Francisco. An elegant, fun event to dress up in your teatime finery and celebrate with friends. Tickets $25 each. For more information and to make reservations call 589-5597. Chili Cook-Off. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Steelhead Brewing Company, 333 California Drive, Burlingame. Enjoy great chili, award winning beers, raffle prizes, live music, face painting and other activities for the whole family. $10. For more information call 344-6050. Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. 1 p.m. Burlingame Intermediate School, 1715 Quesada Way, Burlingame. A performance of the classic tale of a Jewish village in Russia as the culmination of a three-week musical camp for 8-14 year olds. Free. For more information email iambasque@gmail.com. Sizzlin Summer Jazz. 1 p.m. Belmont Library, Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Bring a lunch for an afternoon of music on the library patio featuring a performance by local jazz group The Post-War Crisis. For more information email conrad@smcl.org. Victorian Days Walking Tours. 1 p.m. City Hall Park, corner of San Carlos Avenue and Elm Street. The tour will end at the San Carlos Museum of History, where the museum will host a ceremony to bury the citys time capsule. Free. For more information call 229-0104. Time Capsule Burial and Bean Supper at Museum. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Museum of San Carlos History, 533 Laurel St., San Carlos. The San Carlos Villagers are preparing for the burial of the 75th Anniversary Time Capsule. Before it takes place, the San Carlos Heritage Association will be having a city walking tour. To sign up for the walk call 592-2474. The Sierra Club presents: Fly with Birds. 2:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. Redwood Shores Library Community Room, 399 Marine Parkway, Redwood City. A short presentation on the Baylands will be made, Winged Migration will be shown and snacks will be provided. RSVP appreciated. For more information or to RSVP call 3691653. Community Film-Making Experience. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 1616 Adeline Drive, Burlingame. Please join the California Civil Rights Alliance and AMA-GTV for our upcoming documentary Peter Camejo: A Red-Green Life. To RSVP call 344-2912. For more information contact shalynne@pacbell.net. Bay Area Classical Artist Atelier Grand Opening. 6 p.m. 345 Quarry Road, San Carlos. Celebrate the grand opening of BACAAs new studio with guest speaker Michael Grimaldi. RSVP by July 26. For more information or to RSVP email Linda@BACAA.org. Grand Opening of Bay Area Classical Artist Ateller Studios. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. BACAA Studios, 345 Quarry Road, San Carlos. Free. For more information visit BACAA.org. Rock Trio Borrowed Time performs at the Wine Bar. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Wine Bar, 270 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay. For more information call 726-0770. Club One Step Beyond Reunion. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Club Illusions, 260 S. California Ave., Palo Alto. For more information call (925) 899-5697. SUNDAY, JULY 31 Music in the Park. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Washington Park, 850 Burlingame Ave. (behind Recreation Center),
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Bertoluccis owner Peter Sodini said. You live it. Youre married to it ... if you dont have the passion, the time to dedicate and if youre married youre taking on a second wife, and if your wife cant deal with it, dont get into the business. Peter and Victoria Sodini have owned Sodinis Bertoluccis in South San Francisco since 2005, when they bought the restaurant from the children of the original Bertolucci owners. The restaurant opened in 1928 and was a hotel and then a brothel in addition to a restaurant until the 1970s, according to Peter Sodini, 52. He said Bertoluccis was one of the old Italian houses in the area and a popular destination not just among locals but even celebrities like Frank Sinatra and Shirley Temple Black. In the 1960s and 1970s, the restaurant expanded to its current size. After running it for three years after their mother died, Sodini said the Bertolucci children were in their 80s and closed for a year in the early 2000s to boot out the union and then said what are we doing in this business? They were already very wealthy and so they didnt need it, Sodini said, and the original employees had obviously found other jobs, he added. The Bertolucci children were still very reluctant to give it up to someone else, Sodini said, but they put it up for sale after it was closed for four years. It was, Sodini said, apparently for sale for a while. When Sodini found out, he said, I thought, what the hell, called and put an offer and just struggled through and got it, thank goodness. Sodini said he first fell in love with Bertoluccis when he was 16 delivering bread to the restaurant for his familys local bakeries. By 2005, he had opened two other eateries in North Beach, but said, I couldnt bear to see a place like Bertoluccis end. He spent six months xing up areas like plumbing and electrical, he said, but his intention was to change as little as possible about the place. Hed loved the ambiance of Bertoluccis, he said, and through the years it hadnt changed much. I wanted to build a place around somewhere I would like to go, Sodini said. Im used to rebuilding but not building new. Sodini said there are still a few people who say the restaurant is not like how it used to be, but for the most part people are happy and even say the food is as good or better. Bertoluccis has always served what Sodini called a big and hearty style of Italian food and he said hes continued that tradition, with a bit of his own twist on the menu. He wasnt able to get Bertoluccis original recipes, but said his are about 90 percent of what they were. Sodini still pays attention to changing economic times and trends. He said the the current economy is a wake-up call for everyone, and at Sodinis Bertoluccis he said theres been a little bit less income and hes had to watch costs a little more but he also said theres never been a time in the restaurants history when its been in danger of closing. Sodini has also, he said, gone toward whatever I can as far as organic produce, and said the employees are an important part of the business as well. He doesnt advertise for the restaurant he believes in word of mouth.
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Free dance lessons from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open dance is 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Music by Ron Borelli Duo. $8 members, $10 guests. For more information call 342-2221. TUESDAY, AUG. 2 Stalin and the Dictators Playbook: Interpreting Modern Russia, China and the Arab Spring. 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. IFES Portuguese Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View. The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley present Dr. Paul Gregory to discuss Stalin and the Dictators Playbook: Interpreting Modern Russia, China and the Arab Spring. First-time guests $5, returning guests $10. Members free. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sequioa Wellness Center, 749 Brewster Ave., Redwood City. A free twelve step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. For more information visit foodaddicts.org. New Retirees Group. 10 a.m. Twin Pines Senior Community Center, 20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Bring ideas, aspirations and share with the group. For more information call 595-7444. Twin Pines Caf Lunches. 11:30 a.m. 20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Join us for a delicious meal catered by Poplar Creek Grill. Reservations are needed at least two business days prior and seating is limited. Ages 60 and above $4 suggested donation, $8.50 all others. To reserve seat and for more information call 595-7444. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3 Beginning Internet. 10:30 a.m. Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Learn how to evaluate and search the Internet for information. For more information email conrad@smcl.org. Kiwanis Club Luncheon Meeting. Noon. Poplar Creek Grill Municipal Golf Course, 1700 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo. Kiwanis Club of San Mateo is a nonprot organization for underprivileged children. For more information call (415) 309-6467. Teen Gaming. 3:30 p.m. Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Open for teens ages 12-19 with Wii games and board games. Free. For more information email conrad@smcl.org. Trends in Green Transportation. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Orrick, 1100 Marsh Road, Menlo Park. A panel featuring experts who will discuss and debate the trends in green transportation. $35 for non-members. $20 for SDForum members. Free with platinum pass. $10 more at the door. For more information email info@svforum.org. Dancing on the Square: Salsa. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Instructed by Vera Quijano. Free. For more information visit redwoodcity.org/events. Summer Concert Series in Menlo Park. 6:30 p.m., Fremont Park, University and Santa Cruz avenues, Menlo Park. Music by The Touch of Class (Jazz). Bring a picnic basket, blanket, family and friends and enjoy a fun-filled event at the park. Free. For more information call 330-6600 Jenning and Keller Fusion Folk Americana Acoustic Music Program. 7 p.m. Millbrae Library. 1 Library Ave., Millbrae. Music and stories of their adventures across the country. Free. For more information call 697-7607. Dance Nights. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Twin Pines Senior and Community Center, 30 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Live music by The Casuals. No reservations or partner needed. $6. For more information call 5957441. THURSDAY, AUG. 4 Hot Harvest Nights San Carlos Farmers Market. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Downtown San Carlos. Specialty foods and live entertainment. Shops downtown will be open late. Free. For more information call 593-1068. Thoroughly Modern Millie. 7 p.m. Bayside Performing Arts Theatre, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San Mateo. Performed by Youth Theatre Conservatory of Broadway By the Bay. All tickets are $15. For more information call 579-5565. Living a Stress-Free Life. 7 p.m. RE/MAX Star, 282 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood Shores. Free. For more information call 888-9268. Redwood City Movies on the Square: Megamind. 8:15 p.m. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Free. For more information visit redwoodcity.org/events. FRIDAY, AUG. 5 Rummage Sale Rags to Riches. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 401 Santa Lucia Ave., Millbrae. For more information call 588-2840. The Great Big Garden Bonanza at Filoli. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 86 Caada Road, Woodside. Filolis instructors, staff and volunteers will share how to get the most from the summer garden, along with guided greenhouse visits, talks on gardening basics, crafts for children and more. $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $5 for students, free for children 4 and under. Event continues Aug. 6 and Aug. 7. For more information call 364-8300 ext. 507. Mariannes Vintage Costume Jewelry Trunk Show. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Also takes place same time same place Aug. 6). Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay. Vintage costume jewelry from the early 1900s including pieces through the 60s and 70s. Designers include Jomaz, Hattie Carnegie, KJL, Boucher, Weiss, Eisenberg and many more. For more information email webster_ja@hotmail.com. LYFE Kitchen and Chef Tal Ronnens demo. 11 a.m. to noon Draegers, 1010 University Drive, Menlo Park. Chef Tal will be demonstrating how to make sweet corn chowder and ancient grains teriyaki gardein bowl. The demo is complimentary. Pacific Art Leagues August Opening and Reception. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Art League, 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Join the Pacific Art League for the opening and reception for August exhibitions, Figures and Faces and a showcase of Kenneth Brenner and Martha Safra. For more information email marketing@pacificartleague.org. Two-story rummage sale. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Congregational Church of Belmont, 751 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. A paid pre-sale where guests will pay $10 and receive a $5 coupon good for any purchase. Sale merchandise will include antiques, collectibles, kitchenware and appliances, books, clothing, childrens clothing and equipment, toys, electronics, furniture, linen, jewelry and art. Refreshments will be sold in the Dining Room. 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SALES/MARKETING INTERNSHIPS The San Mateo Daily Journal is looking for ambitious interns who are eager to jump into the business arena with both feet and hands. Learn the ins and outs of the newspaper and media industries. This position will provide valuable experience for your bright future. Fax resume (650)344-5290 email info@smdailyjournal.com
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ASURION CORPORATION has a need for multiple Business Analysts at its location in San Mateo, California. Individual will be responsible for driving and supporting the customization and implementation of new and existing products, services and functionality for the AMA product suite. Requirements: Bachelors degree in Business, Computer Sciences or related field (equivalent foreign degree accepted). Four years experience in one or more of the following areas (or combination thereof): telecommunications industry; insurance/claims industry; or relevant IT Discipline. Expert understanding of SDLC processes required with at least two years working on IT projects in an analyst role. Must also demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to structure analysis and use the analysis to help identify root causes versus underlying symptoms and make solid recommendations for improvement. Please email resumes to Karen.scarpelli@asurion.com
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DALY CITY (699 Serramonte Blvd.) - Daytime Business Office Careers Computerized Accounting and QuickBooks Insurance Billing and Coding Medical Administrative Assistant BURLINGAME (1800 Rollins Road) - Daytime Auto Body Repair and Renishing Computerized Accounting and QuickBooks Dental Assisting Insurance Billing and Coding Medical Administrative Assistant
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #245621 The following person is doing business as: J & S Graphics & Printing Co., 400 Forbes Blvd. #4, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080 is hereby registered by the following owner: Silax Chan, 37 Carmel Ave., Daly City, CA 94015. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 06/16/2011. /s/ Silax Chan/ This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 07/03/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 07/16/11, 07/23/11, 07/30/11, 08/06/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #245729 The following person is doing business as: Patrick Company, 23 Dockside Dr., DALY CITY, CA, 94014 is hereby registered by the following owner: Baiji Lu, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 07/05/2011. /s/ Baiji Lu / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 07/13/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 07/16/11, 07/23/11, 07/30/11, 08/06/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #245528 The following person is doing business as: Green Shoots Distribution, 405 Victory Ave #G, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080 is hereby registered by the following owner: Green Shoots Distribution, CA. The business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Christopher Ziener/ This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 06/29/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 07/23/11, 07/30/11, 08/06/11, 08/13/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #245853 The following person is doing business as: I.C. Solutions, 400 E. Hillsdale Blvd. #308, SAN MATEO, CA 94403 is hereby registered by the following owner: Ingrid Carclina Penaranda Siwr, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Ingrid Penaranda / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 07/22/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 07/23/11, 07/30/11, 08/06/11, 08/13/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #245845 The following person is doing business as: Sushi Kuu, 1001 Alameda de las Pulgas, BELMONT, CA 94002 is hereby registered by the following owner: Kuu, Inc., CA. The business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on N/A. /s/ Hui Zhao/ This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 07/21/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 07/23/11, 07/30/11, 08/06/11, 08/13/11).
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298 Collectibles
BAY MEADOWS bag & umbrella $15.each, (650)345-1111 COLORIZED TERRITORIAL Quarters uncirculated with Holder $15/all, (408)249-3858 GAYLORD PERRY 8x10 signed photo $10 (650)692-3260 GLASSES 6 sets redskins, good condition never used $12./all. (650)345-1111 JACK TASHNER signed ball $25. Richard (650)834-4926 JOE MONTANA retirement book signed authenticated $39. (650)692-3260 MERCHANT MARINE, framed forecastle card, signed by Captain Angrick '70. 13 x 17 inches $35 cash. (650)755-8238 POSTER - framed photo of President Wilson and Chinese Junk $25 cash, (650)755-8238 VASE - with tray, grey with red flowers, perfect condition, $25., (650)345-1111
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Fictitious Business Name Statements, Trustee Sale Notice, Alcohol Beverage License, Name Change, Probate, Notice of Adoption, Divorce Summons, Notice of Public Sales, and More.
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CHANDELIER WITH 5 lights/ candelabre base with glass shades $20. (650)504-3621 COFFEE TABLE - brown, perfect condition, nice design, with storage, $50., (650)345-1111 COFFEE TABLE, Oak, like new, scroll work $90 OBO, (650)290-1960 DINING ROOM SET - table, four chairs, lighted hutch, $500. all, (650)296-3189 DINING SET glass table with rod iron & 4 blue chairs $100/all 650-520-7921/650-245-3661 DISPLAY CASE wood & glass 31 x 19 inches $30. (650)873-4030 DRAFTING TABLE 30 x 42' with side tray. excellent cond $75. (650)949-2134 DRESSER WITH matching bunk/twin bed frames, includes comforters, no mattresses, $50/all, 650-728-5831 END TABLE marble top with drawer with matching table $70/all. (650)520-0619 END TABLE solid marble white top with drawer $55. (650)308-6381 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER - Oak wood, great condition, glass doors, fits large TV, 2 drawers, shelves , $100/obo. (650)261-9681 FOAM INCLINER for twin bed $40 650-692-1942 FOLDING PICNIC TABLE - 8 x 30 and 7 folding, padded chairs, $100., (650)364-0902 FREE 3 pine bookcases. Nude, ready for stain or paint. 6'1" x 3' Excellent condition. SOLD! FUTON - full size excellent condition $95. Eddie 650-218-1118. HAND MADE portable jewelry display case wood and see through lid $45. 25 x 20 x 4 inches. 650-592-2648 HOSPITAL BED, new $1,100/OBO. Call 650-595-1931 LIVING ROOM chairs Matching pair high end quality $99/both, (650)593-8880 LOUNGE CHAIRS - 2 new, with cover & plastic carring case & headrest, $35. each, (650)592-7483 MATCHED PAIR, brass/carved wood lamps with matching shades, perfect, only $12.50 each, 650-595-3933 MATTRESS TOPPER chrome full size $15., (650)368-3037 MIRROR/MEDICINE CAB. 3 dr. bevel glass 30X30" $35 (650)342-7933 MIRROR/MEDICINE CABINET 26" $10 (650)342-7933 MIRROR/MEDICINE CABINET 16" X 30" $20 (650)342-7933 16" X
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SOFA- BROWN, Beautiful, New $250 650-207-0897 STEREO CABINET walnut with 3 black shelves 16 x 22 x 42. $35 SM 650-341-5347 STORAGE TABLE light brown lots of storage good condition $45. (650)867-2720
299 Computers
HP PRINTER Deskjet 970c color printer. Excellent condition. Software & accessories included. $30. 650-574-3865
302 Antiques
1912 COFFEE Percolator Urn. perfect condition includes electric cord $85. (415)565-6719 ANTIQUE STOOL - Rust color cushion with lions feet, antique, $50.obo, (650)525-1410 ASSORTED ANTIQUE GLASSWARE, (different shapes and sizes) Sets $10-30 obo, (650)343-4461 CHINA CABINET - Vintage, 6 foot, solid mahogany. $300/obo. (650)867-0379 JACKET LADIES Tan color with fur collar $25. (650)308-6381 LARGE SELECTION of Opera records vinyl 78's 2 to 4 per album $8 to $20 ea. obo, (650)343-4461
306 Housewares
"PRINCESS HOUSE decorator urn "Vase" cream with blue flower 13 inch H $25., (650)868-0436 6 PANELS of burgundy and beige striped drapes. Like new. $50 obo, SOLD! CANDLEHOLDER - Gold, angel on it, tall, purchased from Brueners, originally $100., selling for $25.,(650)867-2720 DRIVE MEDICAL design locking elevated toilet seat. New. $45. (650)343-4461 LAMPS - 2 southwestern style lamps with engraved deer. $85 both, obo, (650)343-4461 OLD SEWING MACHINE IN CABINET Manufacturer White, 80 yrs. old, operable, SOLD! PERSIAN TEA set for 8. Including spoon, candy dish, and tray. Gold Plated. $90. (650) 867-2720 SOLID TEAK floor model 16 wine rack with turntable $60. (650)592-7483 SOUP TUREEN -white ceramic with flowers. Italian. 3 quart capacity. Has accompanying plate. Asking $30., (650)364-5319 STANDUP B.B.Q grill lamp 5ft tall. Never used. $75 obo, (650)343-4461
296 Appliances
AIR CONDITIONER- GE 10K BTU side mount window unit 141/2 in. wide 201/2 in. high excellent cond. SOLD! CHANDELIER (650)878-9542 NEW 4 lights $30.
ELECTRIC HEATER - Oil filled electric heater, 1500 watts, $30., (650)504-3621 GEORGE FOREMAN Grill hardly used $20. (650)692-3260 HOOVER PORTABLE VACUUM CLEANER with attachments, good condition, $35., San Mateo, (650)341-5347 RADIATOR HEATER, oil filled, electric, 1500 watts $25. (650)504-3621 RCA VACUUM tube manual '42 $25. SOLD! SHOP VACUUM rigid brand 3.5 horse power 9 gal wet/dry $40. (650)591-2393 SMART SERIES 13" Magnavox TV, remote, $26, 650-595-3933 SUNBEAM TOASTER -Automatic, excellent condition, $30., (415)346-6038 TV 37 inch Sony excellent Condition Sacrifice $95 650-878-9542 VACUUM CLEANER excellent condition $45. (650)878-9542 VACUUM CLEANER Oreck-cannister type $40., (650)637-8244
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Bruno, California at its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, starting at 7:00 p.m. at 1555 Crystal Springs Blvd (the Senior Center), San Bruno, will hold a Public Hearing regarding compliance with ABX1 27 in order to ensure the continued existence and operation of the San Bruno Redevelopment Agency. The City Council will consider taking the following actions, summarized as follows: Hold Public Hearing, waive reading, and adopt an Urgency Ordinance determining that the City of San Bruno will comply with the Voluntary Alternative Redevelopment Program as set forth in ABX1 27 in order to permit the continued existence and operation of the San Bruno Redevelopment Agency. Ordinance Summary: On June 29, 2011, as part of adopting the fiscal year 2011-12 California state budget, the Governor signed ABX1 26 and ABX1 27 into law. ABX1 26 immediately suspends most redevelopment activities and eliminates redevelopment agencies as of October 1, 2011. ABX1 27 allows agencies to opt-in and continue to operate and function if the City adopts an ordinance by October 1, 2011. The proposed Ordinance determines the following: that the City of San Bruno agrees to comply with ABX1 27, including participation in an Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program and making the payments set forth in Health and Safety Code section 34194 et seq., including for fiscal year 2011-2012 and subsequent annual payments; that the City will enter into an agreement with the Agency whereby the Agency will transfer annual portions of its tax increment to the City to make the annual payments, and; that the City reserves the right to challenge the legality of ABX1 26 and ABX1 27. Enactment of this Ordinance does not pledge any of the Citys general fund revenues or assets to make the payments. The Ordinance is adopted as an Urgency Ordinance, effective immediately. If you challenge the above ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. The public is invited to attend the hearing and comment. Please call (650) 616-7074 with any questions. Certification and Posting: A copy of the full text of proposed ordinance is available in the City Clerks Office, 567 El Camino Real, in San Bruno, California.
21 INCH TV Monitor with DVD $45. Call 650-308-6381 46 MITSUBISHI Projector TV, great condition. $400. (650)261-1541. COLOR TV - Apex digital, 13, perfect condition, manual, remote, $55., (650)867-2720 DEWALT HEAVY duty work site radio charger in box $100. (650)756-7878 FLIP CAMCORDER $50. (650)583-2767 PANASONIC TV 21 inch $25., (650)6378244 TV - 32 color Sony Trinitron TV, $75., (650)341-1861 TV 25 inch color with remote $25. Sony 12 inch color TV, $10 Excellent condition. (650)520-0619 TV SET Philips 21 inch with remote $40., (650)692-3260 VINTAGE SEARS 8465 aluminum photo tripod + bag. Sturdy! $25 See: http://tinyurl.com/3v9oxrk 650-204-0587
LADIES BRACELET, Murano glass. Various shades of red and blue $100 Daly City, no return calls. (650)991-2353 LADIES GOLD Lame' elbow lengthgloves sz 7.5 $15 New. (650)868-0436
308 Tools
BATTERY CHARGER 40 amp needs work $15. (650)274-7381 CHAIN HOIST 2 ton $50. (650)274-7381 CHAIN HOIST- 1/2 ton $20. 3-ton $50 both new/unused, SOLD! CIRCULAR SAW, Craftsman-brand, 10, 4 long x 20 wide. Comes w/ stand - $70. (650)678-1018 CLASSIC CRAFTSMAN jig saw, cast iron base needs work $85 best offer. 650-703-9644 CLICKER TORQUE Wrench, 20 - 150 pounds, new with lifetime warranty and case, $39, 650-595-3933 CRAFTSMEN 16" scroll saw, good cond. $85. (650)591-4710 DRAFTING BOARD with machine magnetic face. Excellent Condition. Made in Paris SOLD! ENGINE ANALYZER & TIMING LITE Sears Penske USA, for older cars, like new, $60., (650)344-8549 leave msg.
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BICYCLE - Sundancer Jr., 26, $75. obo (650)676-0732 GIRL'S BIKE HUFFY Purple 6-speed good cond. $35 - Angela (650)269-3712 YAKAMA 3 Bike Car Trailer w/straps 2" hitch $45., (650)843-0773
304 Furniture
2 END Tables solid maple '60's era $40/both. (650)670-7545 4 DRAWER COLE FILE CABINET -27 Deep, Letter Size dark beige, $99., (650)364-0902 42" ROUND Oak Table (with 12") leaf. Clean/Great Cond. $40. 650-766-9553. 62" X 32" Oak (Dark Stain) Coffee Table w/ 24" Sq. side Table, Leaded Beveled Glass top/Like New - $90. 650-766-9553 ARMOIRE CABINET (415)375-1617 $90., Call
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1982 PRINT "A Tune Off The Top Of My Head" See: http://tinyurl.com/4y38xld 650-204-0587 $75 49ER REPORT issues '85-'87 $35/all, (650)592-2648
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ROCKING CHAIR - Traditional, full size Rocking chair. Excellent condition $100., (650)504-3621 SOFA (LIVING room) Large, beige. You pick up $45 obo 650-692-1942 TV STAND with shelves $20. SOLD!
BANQUET DINING chairs $29/all. (650)692-3260 ARMY SHIRT, long sleeves, with pockets. XL $15 each (408)249-3858 BAY MEADOWS UMBRELLA - Colorful, large-size, can fit two people underneath. $15 (650)867-2720
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BASSET LOVE Seat Hide-a-Bed, Beige, Good Cond. Only $30! 650-766-9553 BREAKFAST NOOK DINETTE TABLEsolid oak, 55 X 54, $49., (650)583-8069
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A Place For Fine Hats Sharon Heights
325 Sharon Heights Drive Menlo Park
FLEA MARKET San Bruno City Park Corner of Crystal Springs & Oak Ave.
650-854-8030
LADIES DOWN jacket light yellow with dark brown lining $35. (650)868-0436 LADIES JACKET size 3x 70% wool 30% nylon never worn $50 650-592-2648 LADIES ROYAL blue rain coat with zippered flannel plaid liner size 12 RWC $15. (650)868-0436 LADIES SHOES- size 5, $10., (650)756-6778 LANE BRYANT assorted clothing. Sizes 2x-3x. 22-23, $10-$20. ea., brand new with tags. (650)290-1960 MANS SUEDE-LIKE jacket, New, XXLg. $25. 650 871-7211 MEN'S SHOES (650)756-6778 Brown.
GAME "BEAT THE EXPERTS" never used $8., (408)249-3858 GEORGE FOREMAN Grill good condition $15. 650-592-3327 GM CODE reader '82-'95 $20 650-583-5208 HAIR BLOWERS (2) - One Conair, one Andis Hang Up Turbo, SOLD! KITCHEN HOOD - Black, under mount, 3 diff. fan speeds, $95., (650)315-4465 MEN'S ASHTON and Hayes leather briefcase new. Burgundy color. $95 obo, (650)343-4461 METAL CABINET - 4 drawers, beige 16.5 inches W x 27 3/4 H x 27 inches D SOLD
MEN'S SUIT almost new $25. 650-573-6981 MENS SLACKS - 8 pairs, $50., Size 36/32, (408)420-5646
NANCY'S TAILORING & BOUTIQUE Custom Made & Alterations 889 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA 94070 650-622-9439
NEW BROWN LEATHER JACKET- XL $25., 650-364-0902
FOSTER CITY GARAGE SALE Saturday July 30th, 2011 8:00am - 12 noon Bargains Galore!!!
BOOK NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NATIONAL AIR MUSEUMS $15 (480)249-3858 BOXES MOVING storage or office assorted sizes 50 cents /each (50 total) 650-347-8061
Curtains, Bedding, Clothes, Mirrors & More!!! Everything Must Go!!! 706 Bounty Drive, Foster City
GARAGE SALE
315 Wanted to Buy GO GREEN! We Buy GOLD You Get The $ Green $
Millbrae Jewelers Est. 1957 400 Broadway - Millbrae
650-697-2685
316 Clothes
49ER SWEATSHIRT with hood size 8 extra large $100 obo. (650)346-9992 AUTHENTIC MEXICAN SOMBRERO, $40., (650)364-0902 BLACK LEATHER MOTORCYCLE JACKET - Size M, $60.obo, (650)2901960 BLACK LEATHER tap shoes 9M great condition $99. (650)558-1975 BLACK LEATHER tap shoes 9M great condition $99. (650)558-1975 BOOTS - purple leather, size 8, ankle length, $50.obo, (650)592-9141 DENIM JACKETS Ladies (2) Small/Medium, like new, $15/each, (650)577-0604
BAG SALE!
July 16, 23, 30 - 10am-3pm Fill a Bag for $5 (No tax)
Episcopal Church 1 South El Camino Real San Mateo 94401
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GENUINE OAKELY Sunglasses, M frame and Plutonite lenses with drawstring bag, $65 650-595-3933 JACKET (LARGE) Pants (small) black Velvet good cond. $25/all (650)589-2893
Call (650)344-5200
335 Rugs
07/30/11
WOOL AREA RUG - Multi-green colors, 5 X 7, $65. obo, (650)290-1960
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MB GARAGE, INC.
Repair Restore Sales
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MERCEDES BENZ REPAIR Diagnosis, Repair, Maintenance. All MBZ Models Elliott Dan Mercedes Master Certified technician 555 O'Neil Avenue, Belmont 650-593-1300
440 Apartments
BELMONT - prime, quiet location, view, 1 bedroom $1350, 2 bedrooms $1650. New carpets, new granite counters, dishwasher, balcony, covered carports, storage, pool, no pets. (650) 591-4046 REDWOOD CITY- 1 bedroom close to downtown, $995.mo plus $600 deposit, (650)361-1200 AUTO AUCTION The following repossessed vehicles are being sold by The following repossessed vehicles are being sold by Meriwest Credit Union---2005 BMW 645 Ci Cvt #328627.The following repossessed vehicles are being sold by SafeAmerica Credit Union2008 Mitsubishi Lancer #010782, 2007 Ponitac Solstice #133093. Plus over 100 late model Sport Utilities, Pick Ups, Mini Vans, and luxury cars --INDOORS---Charity donations sold. Sealed bids will be taken from 8am8pm on 08/01/2011 and 8am - 5pm on 8/02/2011. Sale held at Forrest Faulknor & Sons Auction Company, 175 Sylvester Road, South San Francisco. For more information please visit our web site at www.ffsons.com.
FORD 36 SEDAN Chevy 350 Automatic new brakes and new tires. $21K obo.(650)583-5956 MERCURY 67 Cougar XR7 - runs better than new. Needs Body Paint $7,500 (408)596-1112 NISSAN 87 Centura - Two door, manual, stick shift, 150K miles. Clean title, good body, $1,250., (415)505-3908 PLYMOUTH 72 CUDA - Runs and drives good, needs body, interior and paint, $12k obo, serious inquiries only. (650)873-8623
470 Rooms
877 LOS ALTOS AVE. Los Altos Open July 30th & July 31st 1pm-4pm Zahra Miller 650-906-7771 Fax: 650-941-3094 zahra.miller@cbnorcal.com DRE# 01235386
HIP HOUSING Non-Profit Home Sharing Program San Mateo County (650)348-6660
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Autobody
(650) 593-3136
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AUTO AUCTION The following repossessed vehicles are being sold by Patelco Credit Union on August 2nd, 2011 starting at 8am ---2006 Chevrolet Corvette #120846, 2005 Lincoln Aviator #J32178.Sealed bids will be taken starting at 8am on 8/02/2011. Sale held at Forrest Faulknor & Sons Auction Company, 175 Sylvester Road, South San Francisco. For more information please visit our web site at www.ffsons.com.
635 Vans
NISSAN 01 Quest - GLE, leather seats, sun roof, TV/DVR equipment. Looks new, $15,500. (650)219-6008
640 Motorcycles/Scooters
BMW 03 F650 GS, $3899 OBO. Call 650-995-0003 HARLEY DAVIDSON 83 Shovelhead special construction, 1340 ccs, Awesome!, $5,950/obo. Rob (415)602-4535.
680 Autos Wanted Dont lose money on a trade-in or consignment! Sell your vehicle in the Daily Journals Auto Classifieds. Just $3 per day. Reach 82,500 drivers from South SF to Palo Alto
Call (650)344-5200 ads@smdailyjournal.com
CHRYSLER 06 300 Sedan, 28k mi., sun roof, excellent condition. $18k. (650)590-1194 FORD 93 250 flat bed, diesel, 100-gallon gas tanks, completely rebuilt, $2800. 650-481-5296 HONDA 10 ACCORD LX - 4 door sedan, low miles, $19K, (650)573-6981 MERCEDES 03 C230K Coupe - 52K miles, for more info call (650)344-9117 MERCEDES 05 C-230 66k mi. Sliver, 1 owner, excellent condition, $14,000 obo (650)799-1033 MERCEDES 06 C230 - 6 cylinder, navy blue, 60K miles, 2 year warranty, $18,000, (650)455-7461 MERCEDES 06 C230 - 6 cylinder, navy blue, 60K miles, 2 year warranty, $18,000, (650)455-7461 MERCEDES BENZ 04 E320 - Excellent condition, leather interior, navigation, 77K mi., $14,900 obo, (650)574-1198 PLYMOUTH 87 Reliant, Immaculate in/out, Runs Great, Garaged. MUST SEE. Jim $3,250 (510) 489-8687
645 Boats
MOTOR - Evinrude for boat, 25 HP, $1000., SOLD! PROSPORT 97 - 17 ft. CC 80 Yamaha Pacific, loaded, like new, $9,500 or trade, (650)583-7946.
DONATE YOUR CAR Tax Deduction, We do the Paperwork, Free Pickup, Running or Not - in most cases. Help yourself and the Polly Klaas Foundation. Call (800)380-5257. Wanted 62-75 Chevrolets Novas, running or not Parts collection etc. So clean out that garage Give me a call Joe 650 342-2483
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Fences Decks Arbors Retaining Walls Concrete Work French Drains Concrete Walls Any damaged wood repair Powerwash Driveways Patios Sidewalk Stairs Hauling $25. Hr./Min. 2 hrs.
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650-302-0728
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backed conservatives and others in the rank and le who had thwarted House Speaker John Boehners attempt to pass the bill Thursday night. Today we have a chance to end this debt limit crisis, Boehner declared, his endgame strategy upended by rebels within his own party. But the changes he made to the House GOP bill further alienated Democrats. And they complicated prospects of a compromise that could clear both houses and win Obamas signature by next Tuesdays deadline. At the other end of the Capitol, Senate Democrats rejected the measure without so much as a debate. The vote was 59-41, with all Democrats, two independents and six Republicans joining in opposition. Moments later, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., unveiled an alternative that would cut spending by $2.4 trillion and raise the debt limit by the same amount, enough to meet Obamas terms that it tide the Treasury over until 2013. Reid invited Republicans to suggest changes, saying, This is likely our last chance to save this nation from default. The Senate GOP leader, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, accused Democrats of rounding up no votes to keep this crisis alive, and noted the House had passed two bills to raise the debt limit and the Senate none. The House, eager to return the Senates favor rejecting the Boehner bill, set a vote to reject Reids proposal on Saturday. The Senate set a test vote for shortly after midnight on Sunday, a middle-of-the-night roll call that underscored the limited time available to lawmakers At the same time Reid appealed for biparti-
sanship, he and other party leaders accused Boehner of caving in to extremists in the GOP ranks the last holdouts of the tea party, Sen. Richard Durbin of Illinois called them. Republicans conceded that the overnight delay had weakened Boehners hand in the endgame with Obama and Senate Democrats. But the Ohio Republican drew applause from his rank and le when he said the House, alone, had advanced legislation to cut decits, and that he had stuck his neck out in recent weeks in hopes of concluding a sweeping decit reduction deal with Obama. Boehners measure would provide a quick $900 billion increase in borrowing authority essential for the U.S. to keep paying all its bills after next Tuesday and $917 billion in spending cuts. After the bills latest alteration, any future increases in the debt limit would be contingent on Congress approving the constitutional amendment and sending it to the states for ratication. With conservatives insisting on the addition of a balanced-budget amendment requirement, Speaker Boehners bill will now cut, cap and balance federal spending, said Rep. Jeff Flake of Arizona as Fridays scheduled vote approached. The White House called the bill a nonstarter. Press secretary Jay Carney issued a statement that called it a political exercise and said congressional leaders should turn their efforts to a compromise that Obama can sign by Tuesday. The developments occurred one day after Boehner was forced to postpone a vote in the House for fear the earlier version of his measure would suffer a defeat. But by forcing a delay the conservative rebels upended the leaderships strategy of making their bill the only one that could clear Congress before a default and win Obamas reluctant signature. Everybody acknowledges that because of the dust-up yesterday weve lost some leverage, said Rep. Steven LaTourette, R-Ohio, an ally of the speaker. Planned Parenthood did submit a response to the city Friday afternoon but Rodriguez said she could not comment on its contents. She did say Planned Parenthood has an ongoing dialogue with Enterprise and is working with other businesses to nd alternative parking. City spokesman Malcolm Smith could not be reached for comment. If the permit holds, the 5,333-square-foot facility is expected to open in early 2012 and provide preventative health care, family planning and reproductive health, prenatal and primary care. Until then, some services will be offered in a mobile van unit parked on the property three days per week. As part of the May approval, Planned Parenthood agreed to sidewalk improvements, on-site security and frequent communication
The rebels said they were more worried about stemming the nations steady rise of red ink. Rep. Jeff Landry, R-La., a, a rst-term lawmaker, issued a statement saying his pressure had paid off. The American people have strongly renewed their November calls of bringing scal sanity to Washington. I am blessed to be a vehicle driving their wishes to fruition, he said. This plan is not a Washington deal but a real solution to fundamentally change the way Washington operates. Administration ofcials say that without legislation in place by Tuesday, the Treasury will no longer be able to pay all its bills. The result could inict signicant damage on the economy, they add, causing interest rates to rise and nancial markets to sink. Executives from the countrys biggest banks met with U.S. Treasury ofcials to discuss how debt auctions will be handled if Congress fails to raise the borrowing limit before Tuesdays deadline. But Carney said the administration did not plan to provide the public with details Friday on how the government will prioritize payments. The days economic news wasnt very upbeat to begin with an economy that grew at an annual rate of only 1.3 percent in the second quarter of the year. The Dow Jones industrial average suffered through a sixth straight day of losses, and bond yields fell as investors sought safer investments in the event of a default. At the White House, Obama cited the potential toll on the economy as he urged lawmakers to nd a way out of gridlock. He said that for all the partisanship, the two sides were not that far apart. Both agree on initial spending cuts to take effect in exchange for an increase in the debt limit, he said, as well as on a way to consider additional reductions in government benet programs in the coming months. with police to mitigate anticipated demonstrations. Protests began outside the location even before the citys approval, primarily by fulltime anti-abortion protester Ross Foti who is also one of the four people who led the appeal. The appeal claimed the request was not a hecklers veto but an argument the clinic doesnt meet the citys code, including adequate parking, according to the document led by attorney Gregory Weiler on behalf of the opponents. The appeal also noted several times that the clinic is inherently undesirable.
Michelle Durand can be reached by email: michelle@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 102.
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by the conditional permit. Although Enterprise and Planned Parenthood began such a contract in February, it was never completed because they did not agree on the terms, said Enterprise spokeswoman Laura Bryant. The question now is if this lack of parking now throws a wrench in the clinics permit which had already been appealed by four county residents. The City Council is expected to hear the appeal at a future meeting although that would be moot if the city yanks the conditional permit based on the parking.
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