New restaurants, recipe ideas, and profiles of local chefs. April 14, 2010 A LSO INSIDE C ALENDAR 26 | C LASSIFIEDS 29 | R EAL E STATE 32 & 2 SECTION April 14, 2010 The Almanac 21 By Jane Knoerle | Almanac Lifestyles Editor A rtichokes and asparagus say spring to the cook. After a dreary winter of devising a dozen ways to cook chard or broccoli, it’s refreshing to go to the market and stock up on the season’s bounty. As vegetables go, artichokes aren’t easy. They are troublesome to prepare and messy to eat. But inside the thorny exte- rior is a vegetable that has been prized for its unique flavor since ancient times. Artichokes are thought to be native to Sicily. The plant is mentioned in Greek and Roman literature as far back as 77 A.D. Italians have been cooking artichokes for centuries. They boil them, fry them, bake them, and put them in sauce for pasta. When Italian immigrants came to California in the late 1800s, they soon planted their prickly favorite. The first commercial artichoke fields were planted in Castroville in the 1920s. Castroville proclaims itself the arti- choke capital of the world and celebrates with an artichoke festival, which will be held May 15 and 16 this year. Marilyn Monroe, then a young unknown, was crowned the festival’s California Arti- choke Queen in 1948. Castroville is also home to the Giant Artichoke restaurant, which serves its favorite vegetable in many ways, from soup to bread. Judging from restaurant reviews in Yelp, the food is not great, except for the deep fried artichoke hearts. Duarte’s Tavern in Pescadero is famous for artichoke soup, made with baby arti- choke hearts, cream, chicken broth, and other good things. Most of us are familiar with the large globe artichoke, but baby artichokes, long known to Italian cooks, have become trendy in the food world. Both Bon Appetit and Sunset magazines feature them in articles this spring. Baby artichokes are fully mature arti- chokes that grow closer to the ground, sheltered by the large leaves of the plant. They are easy to cook and prepare because the inner fuzzy portion of the choke does not develop, according to the Ocean Mist Farms Web site. To prepare them, snap off the lower petals until you reach the yellow-green core. Use a knife and cut of the top half- inch of the baby artichoke. Trim the stems and all remaining dark green areas from the base. Baby artichokes can be steamed over rapid boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes until tender. They may also be grilled, roasted or sauteed. Baby artichokes are available locally at Sigona’s markets in Redwood City and Palo Alto. Baby artichokes at Cedro Penne with baby artichokes was one of the pasta specials that Maria Nevigato prepared for opera night recently at Cedro Ristorante Italiano, the family’s restaurant at 1010 El Camino Real, No. 140, in Menlo Park. Opera night takes place once a month at Cedro and features three opera singers in a 30-minute performance, as well as dinner. The next opera night takes place Wednesday, April 21, with two seatings: 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Cedro is a family affair, with Maria as chef, her daughter, Elizabeth as manager, and Elizabeth’s father, Giuseppe, and brother, David, helping out. Although not of Italian descent, Maria Nevigato is a “born-again Italian” who learned to cook from her Italian-born mother-in-law, also named Maria. Maria’s mother and her future mother-in-law were good friends. “She was like a second mom to me,” the younger Maria says. Growing up in Menlo Park and East Palo Alto, Maria started cooking when she was about 9. One of the first things she learned to make was gnocchi, which she called “little pillows.” Penne with baby artichokes is a dish Ms. Nevigato says she can put together easily. “The beautiful thing about it is you can eat the The elegant artich ke A tough and thorny exterior hides a delectable heart prized for centuries for its flavor See ARTICHOKES, page 23 Baby artichokes, above, are gathered in a metal basket at Cedro Ristorante in Menlo Park. At far left, Cedro co-owner and chef Maria Nevigato displays a pasta dish that features fresh artichokes. Photos by Michelle Le/The Almanac
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By Jane Knoerle | Almanac Lifestyles Editor
Artichokes and asparagus say spring to the cook. After a dreary winter of devising a dozen ways to cook chard
or broccoli, it’s refreshing to go to the market and stock up on the season’s bounty. As vegetables go, artichokes aren’t easy. They are troublesome to prepare and messy to eat. But inside the thorny exte-rior is a vegetable that has been prized for its unique flavor since ancient times.
Artichokes are thought to be native to Sicily. The plant is mentioned in Greek and Roman literature as far back as 77 A.D. Italians have been cooking artichokes for centuries. They boil them, fry them, bake them, and put them in sauce for pasta. When Italian immigrants came to California in the late 1800s, they soon
planted their prickly favorite. The first commercial artichoke fields were planted in Castroville in the 1920s. Castroville proclaims itself the arti-choke capital of the world and celebrates with an artichoke festival, which will be held May 15 and 16 this year. Marilyn Monroe, then a young unknown, was crowned the festival’s California Arti-choke Queen in 1948. Castroville is also home to the Giant Artichoke restaurant, which serves its
favorite vegetable in many ways, from soup to bread. Judging from restaurant reviews in Yelp, the food is not great, except for the deep fried artichoke hearts. Duarte’s Tavern in Pescadero is famous for artichoke soup, made with baby arti-choke hearts, cream, chicken broth, and other good things.
Most of us are familiar with the large globe artichoke, but baby artichokes, long known to Italian cooks, have become trendy in the food world. Both Bon Appetit and Sunset magazines feature them in articles this spring. Baby artichokes are fully mature arti-chokes that grow closer to the ground, sheltered by the large leaves of the plant. They are easy to cook and prepare because the inner fuzzy portion of the choke does not develop, according to the Ocean Mist Farms Web site. To prepare them, snap off the lower petals until you reach the yellow-green core. Use a knife and cut of the top half-inch of the baby artichoke. Trim the stems and all remaining dark green areas from the base. Baby artichokes can be steamed over rapid boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes until tender. They may also be grilled, roasted or sauteed. Baby artichokes are available locally at Sigona’s markets in Redwood City and Palo Alto.
Baby artichokes at Cedro Penne with baby artichokes was one of the pasta specials that Maria Nevigato prepared for opera night recently at Cedro Ristorante Italiano, the family’s restaurant at 1010 El Camino Real, No. 140, in Menlo Park. Opera night takes place once a month
at Cedro and features three opera singers in a 30-minute performance, as well as dinner. The next opera night takes place Wednesday, April 21, with two seatings: 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Cedro is a family affair, with Maria as chef, her daughter, Elizabeth as manager, and Elizabeth’s father, Giuseppe, and brother, David, helping out. Although not of Italian descent, Maria Nevigato is a “born-again Italian” who learned to cook from her Italian-born mother-in-law, also named Maria. Maria’s mother and her future mother-in-law were good friends. “She was like a second mom to me,” the younger Maria says. Growing up in Menlo Park and East Palo Alto, Maria started cooking when she was about 9. One of the first things she learned to make was gnocchi, which she called “little pillows.” Penne with baby artichokes is a dish Ms. Nevigato says she can put together easily. “The beautiful thing about it is you can eat the
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
TOWN OF ATHERTONSTATE OF CALIFORNIA
MIDDLEFIELD ROAD AT ENCINAL AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT NO. 56009
Notice is hereby given that SEALED BIDS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 91 Ashfield Road, Atherton, California 94027, until 3:00 p.m. MAY 12, 2010, at which time they will be publicly opened and read, for performing the following work:
ROADWAY WIDENING ON MIDDLEFIELD ROAD AND ENCINAL AVENUE; REMOVAL AND RELOCATION OF EXISTING FEATURES; INSTALLATION OF STORM DRAIN FACILITIES; CON-STRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK AND CURB RAMPS; CONSTRUC-TION OF A DRAINAGE SWALE; MODIFICATIONS TO PERMANENT ROADWAY STRIPING; RE-MOVAL OF AN EXISTING PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK TRAFFIC SIGNAL; AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF MIDDLEFIELD ROAD AND ENCINAL AVENUE.
The Engineer’s Estimate for the project is: $408,000
Bids must be for the entire work, and shall be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked: ”Bid of (Contractor) for MIDDLEFIELD ROAD AT ENCINAL AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, Project No. 56009”, along with date and time of bid opening.
Plans and specifications may be obtained at the Town of Atherton Public Works Department, 91 Ashfield Road, Atherton CA 94027, for a non-refundable fee of $40.00. Additional important informa-tion is contained in Town of Atherton Standard Specifications, which are available for an additional $20.00. If shipping is requested, there will be an additional charge of $20.00.
Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of cash, a cashier‘s or certified check or bid bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the Contract, will fulfill the terms of the bid. The Town of Atherton reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and/or to waive any irregularities therein. Bidders are hereby notified that, pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 3247 and 3248 and Standard Specifications Section 3.02, the successful bidder will be required to provide payment and performance bonds in the amounts stated in Section 3.02 of the Standard Specifications.
Bidders are hereby notified that provisions of California Labor Code regarding prevailing wages are applicable to the work to be performed under this contract. Pursuant to Section 1773 et seq. the general prevailing wage rates have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations and appear in the California Prevailing Wage Rates. Copies are on file at the of-fice of the City Engineer and are available to interested parties upon request. The successful bidder shall post a copy of the wage rates at the job site.
The Contractor may elect to receive 100 percent of payments due under the contract, without reten-tion of any portion of the payment by the Town of Atherton, by depositing securities of equivalent value to the retention amount in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the California Public Contracts Code.
The successful bidder must be licensed under the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, of the Cali-fornia Business and Professions Code to do the type of work contemplated in the project at the time the contract is awarded and shall be skilled and regularly engaged in the general class or type of work called for under the Contract. Failure of the bidder to obtain proper and adequate licensing for an award of the contract shall constitute a failure to execute the contract and result in the forfeiture of the bidder‘s bid security.
Each bidder shall submit with this bid a statement setting forth his/her/its experience and qualifica-tions. The statement shall be made on the forms provided by the Town and must accompany each bid. The three lowest bidders will be required to submit subcontractor‘s experience and qualifica-tions statements within 48 hours of the bid opening, on forms provided by the Town.
By submitting a bid in response to this advertisement for bids, the bidder shall be conclusively deemed to have read, understood and agreed with all of the information and materials contained in the bid documents, including but not limited to the construction contract, the standard specifica-tions, the special provisions, the required nature and amount of insurance and the documentation evidencing said insurance.
Any questions regarding the project should be directed to David Huynh, Project Engineer, telephone: (650) 752-0555 or by written Requests for Information (RFI) to: Public Works Department, 91 Ash-field Road, Atherton, CA 94027, preferably no later than five days before bid opening. RFIs may be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to (650) 688-6539.
For information on obtaining Plans and Specifications, Standard Specifications or obtaining a Plan Holders list, please call Judy Bellmont at (650) 752-0570.
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Date: ___________________________________
TOWN OF WOODSIDE2955 WOODSIDE ROADWOODSIDE, CA 94062
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR COMMITTEES
BICYCLE COMMITTEEMeets third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.;
appointed for two-year term.
The Committee advises and recommends to the Town
Council on the policies for planning, developing,
maintaining, and usage of Town’s bikeways system.
CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COMMITTEEMeets fourth Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m.;
appointed for two-year term.
The Committee advises and assists the Town
Council, Planning Commission, and staff on
conservation, open space, noise, public services and
facilities as pertaining to the elements of the Town’s
General Plan.
OPEN SPACE COMMITTEEMeets fourth Thursday of each month, 6:00 p.m.;
appointed for two-year term.
The Committee advises and assists the Town
Council, Planning Commission and staff in
implementing the policies and goals of the Open
Space and Conservation elements of the General
Plan, specifi cally with respect to acquisition and
maintenance of conservation easements and open
space preservation.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEEMeets on call of Chair; appointed for two-year term.
The Committee advises the Town Council and staff
on issues of community public safety, including
police and fi re services provided within the Town.
RECREATION COMMITTEEMeets fi rst Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.;
appointed for three-year term.
The Committee guides the activities of the
community recreation programs.
Committees are volunteer positions and serve in an
advisory capacity to the Town Council.
Interested residents may request information and appli-cations Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-12 noon and 1-5:00 p.m., from the Town Clerk’s Offi ce at Town Hall, 2955 Woodside Road, or telephone (650) 851-6790, or through the Town’s web site at www.woodsidetown.org. Deadline for applications is Monday, April 19, 2010, 5:00 p.m.
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Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria in Menlo Park is sponsoring a fundraiser on Tuesday, April 27, from 5 to 10 p.m. that will let you chow down on pizza, pasta and other menu items while supporting adult literacy education in the community. “Raise Some Dough!” will benefit Project Read-Menlo Park. During those five hours, 25 percent of the bill for Amici’s patrons who bring in a flier (available through Project Read) will be donated to the program, which provides free tutoring for adults with limited English reading and writing skills. The 25 percent contribution to the program applies to both dine-in and take-out orders, only at the Amici’s at 880 Santa Cruz Ave. Project Read has provided one-on-one tutor-ing to thousands of adults since its establishment in 1985. It currently has more than 90 volunteer tutors and 125 learners, according to Roberta Roth, literacy outreach specialist. Although the program gets most of its funding from the city of Menlo Park, it is increasingly relying on private donations and fundraising events as public funding dwindles during these dire economic times.
Patrons must bring the “Raise Some Dough!” flier to the restaurant to partici-pate in the fundraiser that night. It can be downloaded at projectreadmenlopark.org by clicking on Upcoming Events. It is also available at the Menlo Park Library at 800
Alma St. For more information, call the Project
Read office at 330-2525.
Marché open for lunch For the first time since opening in 2001, Marché restaurant in downtown Menlo Park is serving lunch five days a week, Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chef Guillaume Bienaime has created a menu of lighter fare with salads, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts. Dishes will include golden beet carpaccio with harissa-spiced pistachios, orange and French feta, asparagus soup with fennel and potato veloute, short rib sandwich on baguette, and Alaskan true cod with asparagus. The restaurant also announced it is now serving dinner on Monday nights — formerly a “dark” night. Marché is located at 898 Santa Cruz Ave. in Menlo Park.
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whole artichoke.” Cedro sometimes also features a whole roasted globe artichoke as an a la carte special. It is served with a lemon caper sauce.
Artichokes on the menu An extra-large roasted artichoke, served with shrimp and crab, is the most popular item on the menu at Buck’s of Woodside, according to owner Jamis MacNiven, who says Buck’s sells 15,000 artichokes a year. The roasted artichoke entree is also featured in the WoodHouse Fish Co. restaurants operated in San Francisco by Jamis’ sons, Rowan and Dylan. A popular appetizer at Carpaccio in downtown Menlo Park is an artichoke bottom with bay shrimp and herb sauce. It’s been on the menu for as long as I can remember and is a customer favorite. At Marche restaurant on Santa Cruz Avenue, chef Guillaume Bienaime prepares a barigoule of artichoke, fennel and prosciutto served with Cali-fornia white bass. The Web identifies a barigoule as an artichoke stew, prepared with fresh artichoke hearts. Mr. Bienaime says his barigoule is more of a
garnish for the fish. One fondly remembered dish I haven’t seen on a menu for years is a stuffed artichoke, which was a popular item at Mama Leone’s old-time restaurant in New York City. As I recall, the stuffing was made from bread crumbs, sausage, parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic. The trend today is toward simple preparation, letting the unique taste of the elegant artichoke shine through. A
EAT A PIZZA FOR PROJECT READ
WHAT’S COOKING
Food news in brief
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to call 415-205-8925. All responses will be kept confidential. Information may be pertinent to a pending lawsuit, case #CIV489678,filed in San Mateo County Superior Court.
ARTICHOKEScontinued from page 21
An artichoke halved and topped with shrimp and Dungeness crab is the most popular item on the menu at Buck’s in Woodside, according to owner Jamis MacNiven.
Penne with Baby Artichokes(Penne con Carciofi)
After rinsing artichokes, snap off lower petals until you reach the yellow-
green core. Use a knife and cut of the top half-inch of the baby artichoke, or
just below the green tips of the petals. Trim the stems and all remaining dark-
green areas from the base. Cut artichokes into quarters and place in 4 cups
ice water with 1/2 cup lemon juice or vinegar to keep them from discoloring
while you work.
Place artichokes in small pot with two cups of water, mashed garlic clove, 1
teaspoon olive oil, sprig of rosemary, and salt to taste. Cook for 15
to 20 minutes, until tender. Strain artichokes and put aside.
While artichokes are cooking, put 2 tablespoons olive oil, tea-
spoon of minced garlic, teaspoon of minced onion in sauce pan
over medium heat. Add two cups fresh tomatoes. Bring to simmer
and saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add
artichokes and basil.
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C O M M U N I T Y
TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY765 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
The Town of Portola Valley is seeking an individual interested in providing Transcription Service for the Town Council and Planning Commission meetings.
The successful candidate will be experienced, reliable and have the ability to work independently. Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet quick turn around deadlines is required. You are invited to view current minute format at www.portolavalley.net under Town Government section on the Homepage. You must have the ability to accept Au-dio files MP3 and/or CD formats. Government experience preferred but not required.
All interested parties are requested to submit a letter of interest, no later than Friday, April 23, 2010 to:Town Manager, Angela HowardTown of Portola Valley765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028
For further information, please contact Sharon Hanlon, Town Clerk at 650-851-1700, extension 210
Woodside High auction set for April 24 “Spring into Auction,” Woodside High School’s annual benefit auction, will be held from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at the Menlo Circus Club in Ather-ton. Among the items in this year’s auction is a “golden key to the garden,” where the win-ning bidder visits the school’s garden once a week for a year to stock up on seasonal fruits and vegetables. The garden, located on campus, is part of the school’s Green Academy. Students care for the garden, under the guidance of teacher Josh Rubin. A dinner for six with school principal David Reilly, donat-ed and hosted by the Wood-side Bakery, is another auction item. Among trips up for bid is a visit to New York City, with accommodations at a private apartment overlooking Cen-tral Park. Britt-Marie Sundquist is chair of the event. Her com-mittee includes Leslie Ball-inger of Woodside and Kath-leen Carr of Portola Valley, president of the Woodside High School Foundation. Cost of the dinner and live auction is $100 per person. The cost for cocktails and the silent auction is $50 per person. For more information, call 299-9711, or go to wood-sidehs.org and click on WHS Foundation.
Menlo Fine Arts Festival this week The 28th annual Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 16-18, on Santa Cruz Avenue in downtown Menlo Park. The festival will feature the work of 100 artists and crafts-men, including jewelry, pho-tography, ceramics, painting, sculptures, and more. Among the participants are Locke Heemstra of San Mateo, who will showcase his pho-tography of images around the world; Robert Wunce of Santa Cruz, featuring silver jewelry; and Shirley Robles of Danville, who will dis-play whimsical fountains and ceramic sculptures of rabbits and frogs. Zenon Hipolito, a weaver specializing in Zapotec native art, which originated in Oax-aca, will be weaving rugs during the festival. He offers many styles and colors of rugs and pillows. Hours for the sidewalk sale are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday
and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The festival is sponsored by the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call the chamber at 325-2818.
Handbell concert Michele Sharik will pres-ent a handbell concert, “The Golden Dance,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, 2650 Sand Hill Road, in Menlo Park. Ms. Sharik will be accompanied by pianist Valerie Sterk. Ms. Sharik will present a selection of favorite “musical miniatures” in a variety of styles. Tickets for the concert are $25/$15. A reception will follow in the parish hall. For more information, call 854-6555.
Gamble Garden tour The 25th annual Gamble Garden spring tour will take place Friday and Saturday, April 23 and 24, with visits to six private gardens in Palo Alto. The gardens were selected to represent the history of the tour and the changes in landscape over the past 25 years. Five of the gardens were on tour in past years as new-ly planted landscapes. They have either matured or been completely redesigned and replanted. The sixth garden was featured in Architectural Digest. One of the gardens has been designed by the San Fran-cisco landscape architects who recently completed the new roof garden for the San Fran-cisco Museum of Modern Art. An English cottage garden, country French garden, and a 17th century English garden are also among those on tour. The spring tour also features a plant sale, silent auction, raf-fle, boutique, and self-guided tour of Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St. in Palo Alto. A gourmet box lunch will be available by pre-order. Com-plimentary iced tea, a coffee cart and crepe desserts for purchase, will also be at the center. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 purchased on tour days. Lunch is $15, with reserva-tions required by April 16. For tickets and information, call 329-1356.
Authors Salon Luncheon Peninsula Volunteers will hold its 19th annual Authors Salon Luncheon from 10:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at the Fourth Street Summit Center in San Jose. The salon is in partnership with Kepler’s Books in Menlo Park. Five authors will appear at the luncheon. They include Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, T.J. Stiles, Herant Katchadou-rian, Gary Pomerantz, and Keith Raffel. Nick Taylor, assistant professor of English at San Jose State University and author of “The Disagree-ment,” will be moderator. Ms. Divakaruni’s latest book is “One Amazing Thing.” Two of her books, including “The Mistress of Spices,” have been made into films. T.J. Stiles is the author of “The First Tycoon: the Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt,” winner of the 2009 National Book Award. Mr. Katchadou-rian is emeritus professor of psychiatry and human biology at Stanford University. His lat-est book is “Guilt: The Bite of Conscience.” Gary Pomerantz is a visiting lecturer at Stanford University. His latest book, “The Devil’s Tickets,” is a narrative from the 1920s about a bridge-table killing and murder trail. Keith Raffel, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, began writing after he sold his company, UpShot Corporation, to Siebel Systems, which Oracle ulti-mately purchased. His newest book is “Smasher: A Silicon Valley Thriller.” Admission to the authors’ salon is $95. The Fourth Street Summit Center is located at 88 South 4th St. in San Jose. For tickets and information, contact Cathy Duhring at 326-0665, ext. 238.
Menlo School alumni parent reunion Menlo School’s fourth annu-al alumni parent morning reunion will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday, April 26, in the Spieker ballroom in Stent Hall, at Menlo School, 50 Val-paraiso Ave. in Atherton. Alumni parents are encour-aged to stay informed and connected. The event is hosted by the Alumni Menlo Parent Association. To respond, go to www.menloschool.org/alum-ni/events. For more informa-tion, call Liza Bennigson at 330-2001, ext. 2553.
AROUND TOWN
HOW SHARP IS YOUR VISION?
To determine visual acuity, a person must sit 20 feet in front of a Snellen Chart (“E Chart”) and read the printed letters. The distance of 20 feet is used for testing purposes because, at that distance, the eye is relaxed and its lens is in a neutral position (not trying to focus). At 20 feet, those with normal visual acuity can clearly read three-eighths-inch letters. They are said to have “20/20 vision” because at 20 feet from the chart, they see what a normally sighted person sees at
20 feet. When a person’s visual acuity is worse than normal, the second number will be larger than 20. Visual acuity is only one factor used to determine overall visual ability.
There are many new styles in eyewear on the market today. If you have not had an opportu-nity to see these styles first hand, please visit MENLO OPTICAL at 1166 University Drive, on the corner of Oak Grove Avenue and University Drive. We carry a wide selection of eye-catch-ing designer frames in several sizes, colors, and materials. Please call us at 322-3900 if you have any questions about this week’s column. We work with several ophthalmologists in the area and can recommend one to you.
P.S. A person with 20/40 vision can see at 20 feet what a normally sighted person sees at 40 feet.
Mark Schmidt is an American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners Certified Optician licensed by the Medical Board of California. He can be easily reached at Menlo Optical, 1166 University Drive, Menlo Park. 650-322-3900.
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Mitchell Johnson paintings exhibited at Flea Street Cafe
“Stripes,” a painting by Mitchell Johnson
Fine food and fine art come together at Flea Street Cafe in West Menlo Park: Paintings by Mitchell Johnson will be exhib-ited through April at Jesse Coolís flagship restaurant — just down the Alameda de las Pulgas from Mr. Johnsonís home. ìTo have some paintings up at Flea Street is nice, because a lot of my shows are out of the area,î said Mr. Johnson, a longtime Menlo Park resident. One such out-of-town show is currently featured at the Royal Danish Embas-sy in Washington, D.C., through April 26. Mr. Johnson has exhib-ited his work throughout the Bay Area and in many
areas of the United States and Europe, particularly in Italy, where he has for years spent much time painting the Tuscan landscape. But one can also view Mr. Johnsonís work from the comfort of the living room sofa, with the help of a DVD player. Three of his paintings played a role in the recent film ìItís Complicated,î starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. The landscapes — two from France and one from Den-mark — were hung in the ìhomeî of a key character in the movie, Mr. Johnson said. Go to mitchelljohnson.com to view some of the artistís work.
Portola Valley celebrates Earth Day and the green lifestyle for four hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, April 17, at the Town Center at 765 Portola Road. The event is affordable — admission is free — and likely to be informative, given the presence of many regional agencies invested in helping residents reduce their carbon footprints. Along with activities for children are activities and demonstrations for the adults, including:
■ A GreenWaste Recov-ery garbage and recycling truck. ■ Composting experts from RecycleWorks. ■ A native-plant dem-onstration by the Portola Valley Garden Club. ■ A collection of electric vehicles. ■ Tips on reusing bags from a character called the Bag Monster. ■ A collection point for used athletic shoes that will be ground up and used in rubberized sport surfaces.
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Art Exhibits“Japan: Nature in Winter” Menlo Park photographer Susan Carnahan is exhibiting 22 images of landscapes, cranes, swans and snow monkeys from Hokkaido and Nagano, Japan, through April 29. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside. www.susancarnahan.comDiscoveryscapes After Insecta Foster Beigler, a Portola Valley resident, exhibits her monotype collage prints, Dis-coveryscapes After Insecta. Through April 29, Konditorei, 3130 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-529-9250.“Westward Ho” Portola Art Gallery fea-tures “Westward Ho” Deserts and Canyons of the American West by Julia Munger Seelos. Inspired by the dramatic backdrops of the classic movie westerns, Julia has created oil paintings, on location in the can-yons of Arizona, the mountains of Colorado and the deserts of California. Through April 30, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Portola Art Gallery, Allied Arts, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. Call 650-364-3776. juliaseelos-gallery.com/
BenefitsFundraiser for Project Read Menlo Park A pizza and pasta dinner is planned to benefit Project Read-Menlo Park, Tues., April 27, 5-10 p.m. Amici’s, 880 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. Participants must bring a flier, which can be picked up at the Project Read office at the Menlo Park Library, 880 Alma St. or printed from projectreadmen-lopark.org. Call 650-330-2525. Ivory & Gold Perform for Haiti Con-necticut’s Ivory and Gold Trio perform rag-time and jazz favorites to support Haitian earthquake- relief efforts. Trio pianist Jeff Barnhart, (Monterey Jazz Bash’s Musician
of the Year) is joined by his wife Anne on her flute and Grammy-winning percussion-ist Danny Coots. April 14, 7-9:30 p.m. Sug-gested donation: $25. First Baptist Church of Menlo Park, 1100 Middle @ Arbor, Menlo Park. Call 650-323-8544. www.firstbaptist.com
Classes/WorkshopsComplete-diet mini farming This class will show how to plan a garden or mini-farm that will produce healthy, nutri-tious food and be productive as well as sus-tainable. April 17, 2-4 p.m. $31. Common Ground Garden Center, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-493-6072. http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org/Green Dream Team: Creating Low Maintenance Gardens Speakers: Julie Orr and Julia Powers. The Green Dream Team is a group of experts dedicated to providing the most comprehensive selec-tion of services to improve, remodel, build, furnish, and landscape homes in an eco-friendly way. April 20, 5 p.m. free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.comProject Read Project Read-Menlo Park will be holding its next Tutor Training at the Menlo Park Library. There are three ses-sions; call for more information. Tues., April 20, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 650-330-2525. projectreadmenlopark.org
Clubs/MeetingsBlacksheep Handweavers Guild The Black Sheep Handweavers Guild is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to
At Kepler’sAttorney and professor J. Kirk Boyd will read from his book, “2048: Humanity’s Agreement to Live Together,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at Kepler’s bookstore, 1010 El Camino Real in Menlo Park. The executive director and founder of the 2048 Project at the UC Berkeley law school, the author teaches international human rights, civil rights, international law, free speech, and constitutional law at the University of California. The 2048 Project is a movement to make the fundamental rights in the Universal Declaration or Human Rights, signed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, enforceable in the courts of all countries by 2048. The event is free. For more information, call 324-4321.
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promote the exchange of ideas and knowl-edge in textile arts, and to encourage efforts and activities in these areas. Group meets on the third Thursday of the month. 7 p.m. $5 donation (non-members). Woodside Village Church, 3154 Woodside Road, Woodside. Call 650-592-2435. www.blacksheepguild.orgPastel Demo by Claire Verbiest The Menlo Art Leagues features a pastel dem-onstration by Claire Verbiest on April 14 at the Menlo Park Recreation Center. April 14, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Menlo Park Recreation Center, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park. Call 650-701-0882.
Community EventsHolbrook-Palmer Park Beautifica-tion Day Volunteers needed to help plant trees and other landscaping enhance-ments throughout Holbrook-Palmer Park in a five-hour organized effort. Bring gloves, rubber boots, warm jacket, and lunch will be provided. April 18, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Holbrook-Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave., Atherton. Call 650-678-0091.Master Gardeners’ Annual Tomato and Plant Sale Annual tomato and pep-per sale. Also eggplant, herbs and other vegetable and ornamental plants. Seminars throughout the day on growing tips, drip irrigation, low-water gardening and more. Sat., April 17, 9 a.m.-noon. Free (plants are $3). Master Gardener Palo Alto Demonstra-tion Garden, 851 Center Drive, Palo Alto. Call 408-282-3105. mastergardeners.org/scc.htmlThe 28th Annual Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival The 28th Annual Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival will feature an array of original works by 100 artists including jewelry, pho-tography, ceramics, painting, sculptures and much more. April 16-18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Downtown Menlo Park, Santa Cruz Avenue off El Camino Real., Menlo Park. Call 650-325-2818 . www.menloparkchamber.com
ConcertsBenefit Chamber Music Concert Chamber Music Concert by Picasso Ensem-ble to benefit Nicaraguan Children’s Library. Susan Brown, violin, Victoria Ehrlich, cello, Josephine Gandolfi, piano, Wendy Hillhouse, mezzo soprano, with guests LaDoris Cordell, voice, Deanne Tucker, percussion. Works by Dvorak, DeFalla, Linford, and Alrich. April 20, 7 p.m. $15 general, $10 student. Valley Presbyterian Church, 945 Portola Road, Portola Valley.Benefit Concert for Education of Haiti’s Children Seven musicians will perform a concert for the whole family to benefit the education of Haiti’s children through Save the Children. With an assort-ment of unusual instruments, these music educators will provide compositions of nine composers. April 18, 4-5 p.m. Suggested donation per family or individual: $10-$20. Ladera Community Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-854-5481. www.ladera.orgCompline - An Evening Service of Song A reflective 30-minute musical ser-vice of hymns, chant and psalms sung in serene candle-lit ambiance. April 11: Trinity Lutheran; April 18: Threshold Singers; April 25: Christ Church Portola Valley; May 2: Early Music Singers; May 16: All Saints Episcopal Church; May 23: Stanford student ensemble. 9-9:30 p.m. Free. Stanford Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. Call 650-723-1762. religiouslife.stanford.eduPV Parent/Community Showcase Corte Madera School hosts the First Annual Parent/Community Showcase. Performers will include Evolution Eden, Paul Melny-chuck, Angela Schillace, PV Madrigals, and more. Open mic after the performance. All funds go to the 7/8 Band Disneyland trip and Jazz Choir recording sessions. April 20, 7 p.m. Donations accepted at the door. Corte Madera School MUR, 4575 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-851-1777.
Family and KidsAndrew Clements’ “We the Chil-dren: Benjamin Pratt and the Keep-ers of the School” Clements is the author of “Frindle” and many others. April 15, 6 p.m. free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com
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Earth Day Story Time “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss. “Winston of Churchill” by Jean Davies Okimoto. In honor of Earth Day, hear the story of the Truffula Trees that The Lorax is in charge of and about Winston of Churchill’s mission to unite the polar bears so that humans become more aware of global warming. April 18, 11:30 a.m. free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.comEarth Day Storytime with author Todd Parr With his signature vibrant illustrations and child-friendly text, Todd Parr celebrates Planet Earth with this new ecologically themed offering. April 22, 11:15 a.m. Free. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. www.menloparklibrary.orgFamily Storytime @ Portola Valley Library The Woodside and Portola Valley Libraries will be offering a special Saturday Spring Storytime Series for the entire fam-ily. April 17, 10-10:30 a.m. Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-851-0560. smcl.orgToddler Storytime An interactive story-time for children ages 18-35 months and a parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, finger plays and more. Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. free. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328-2422. www.smcl.orgYouth Event: Meet & Greet Book-signing with Tim Green: “Rivals” NY Times bestselling author Green delivers a hard-hitting look at what some teams will do to win. April 14, 4 p.m. free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com
On StageWestern Ballet’s “Spring Gala” at Sequoias Well-known scenes from three acts of Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake”, includ-ing the White Swan and Black Swan pas de deaux, will be danced. Yanis Pickieris’ choreography of “Diamonds” and Arturo Marquez’s “Danzon,” choreographed by Alexi Zubria, will conclude the performance
by 60 dancers on April 16. 7-8 p.m. free. Hanson Hall, The Sequoias, 501 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-851-1501.
OutdoorsFree Docent-led Wildflower Walks Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, located near Interstate 280 and Edgewood Road in Redwood City, is popular during its spring wildflower displays. Friends of Edge-wood docents offer free wildflower walks every Saturday and Sunday through June 6. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, 10 Old Stage Road, Redwood City. Call 650-367-8820. www.friendsofedgewood.org
Special Events4th Annual America’s Pastime Car Show Benefiting M-A Baseball Come see or enter classic, muscle car, race, vintage, import, truck or motorcycle. $25 registration per car. Admission free. Raffle, awards event T-shirt, BBQ and refreshments Event supports the Menlo Atherton High School’s Baseball Team. April 17, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. On the baseball at M-A, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. Call 650-716-8129.
Talks/AuthorsAnne Lamott’s “Imperfect Birds” Lam-ott is the author of the New York Times best-sellers “Grace (Eventually),” “Plan B,” “Travel-ing Mercies,” and “Operating Instructions,” as well as seven novels. April 21, 7:30 p.m. free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.comBook Reading: Kristin Kimball Slow Food South Bay and POST present a preview reading by Kristin Kimball of her forthcoming book “The Dirty Life,” about her life on Essex Farm in northern New York. April 15, 7 p.m. Free. POST, 222 High St., Palo Alto. Call 650-853-8341. www.slowfoodsouthbay.orgBook signing with Katherine Howe Scholars of the Salem witch trials have long asked why the accusers chose to ruin so many lives, but Howe asks, what if the women really were witches? What if the magic was real? April 16, noon. free. Kepler’s, 1010 El
Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.comDr. Charlotte Jacobs discusses “Henry Kaplan and the Story of Hodgkin’s Disease” In the 1950s, 95 percent of patients with Hodgkin’s disease died. Today most are cured, due mainly to the efforts of Dr. Henry Kaplan. The book explores the life of this multifaceted, inter-nationally known radiation oncologist. April 14, 7:30 p.m. free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.comChristopher Moore’s “Bite Me: A Love Story” The undead rise again in this third farcical vampire love story from author Christopher Moore. April 16, 7:30 p.m. free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.comFrom Ancient to Modern Times: Pil-lars of Health Macrobiotic Counselor and Licensed Acupuncturist Michael Rossoff shares the wisdom of ancient Chinese medi-cal texts, which offers insights into the causes of sickness and methods of healing. April 19, 8-9:30 p.m. $5-10. First Baptist Church, 305 N California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-599-3320. peninsulamacro.orgLawyer & professor J. Kirk Boyd’s “2048: Humanity’s Agreement to Live Together” The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) promises a social order of justice, equality, and freedom. The 2048 Project, launched at UCB, hopes to make those fundamental rights enforceable by 2048. April 15, 7:30 p.m. free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.comPhysicist Paul Davies’ “The Eerie Silence: Renewing Our Search for Alien Intelligence” Fifty years ago, a young astronomer named Frank Drake point-ed a radio telescope at nearby stars in the hope of picking up a signal from an alien civi-lization. Thus began the Search for Extrater-restrial Intelligence (SETI). April 22, 7:30 p.m. free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.comTerry McDermott’s “101 Theory Drive: A Neuroscientist’s Quest for Memory “ McDermott spent nearly two years observing Lynch at work. April 2, 7:30 p.m. free. Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com
Teen ActivitiesYouTube Film Festival Teens and tweens from 6th-12th grade can submit entries and favorites will be shown at the library. There will be prizes and refreshments. Contact the library to find out how to submit entries in advance. April 17, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328-2422. www.smcl.org
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CITY OF MENLO PARK MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT PROPOSING
WATER RATE INCREASES
The City of Menlo Park Municipal Water District purchases all of the water it provides to its customers from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC).The SFPUC is planning, designing, and constructing multiple improvement projects to increase the safety and reliability of their Hetch Hetchy water supply system. In order to finance these improvements, the SFPUC has increased the wholesale water prices by more than 60% over the last four years and projects that their prices will double over the next five years. The City of Menlo Park Municipal Water District is proposing to phase in a series of water rate increases over the next five years as a result of these SFPUC wholesale rate increases.
The City’s water rates currently consist of three components: (1) a fixed monthly charge based on meter size; (2) a capital surcharge per hundred cubic feet, ccf; and (3) a water usage charge based on metered water consumption. Rate increases are being con-sidered for each component. The City will also be considering different rate structures for metered water consumption.
The City will hold a Community Meeting to present information and answer any questions relating to the proposed rate increases. Information will also be available at the meeting to assist customers who would like to reduce their water bills through water conservation.
Information is also available on the City’s website at www.MenloPark.org or by phone at (650) 330-6740.
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2. Change of Use of Nonconforming Structures Amendment ZOAM#2010-0007
Review and approval/denial of a Resolution of Intention to Amend Chapter 153 (Zoning) of the Woodside Municipal Code as it pertains to the requirements for the Change of Use of Nonconforming Structures.
3. Draft update to the Housing Element and associated Negative Declaration
Review of a draft update to the Housing Element and the associated Negative Declaration for recommendation to the Town Council. The update to the Housing Element was certified by the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development, on March 11, 2010. State law requires an update to the Housing Element every five years.
All application materials are available for public review at the Woodside Planning and Building Counter, Woodside Town Hall, weekdays from 8:00 – 10:00 AM and 1:00 – 3:00 PM, or by appointment. For more information, contact the Woodside Planning and Building Department at (650) 851-6790.
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995 Fictitious Name StatementWEST 280 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 237956 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: West 280 at 3130 Alpine Rd., Suite 288, #106, Portola Valley, CA 94028: THOMAS RAMIES 143 Crescent Ave. Portola Valley, CA 94028 CLAY BAKER 125 Shawnee Pass Portola Valley, CA 94028 This business is being conducted by General Partnership. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 01/01/2010. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on March 15, 2010. (Almanac Mar. 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, 2010)
EVERYBEANCOUNTS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 237717 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Everybeancounts at 575 California Way, Woodside, CA 94062: MICHELLE GOODSPEED 575 California Way Woodside, CA 94062 This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 03/01/2005 This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on March 2, 2010. (Almanac Mar. 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, 2010)
B & B PAINTING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 237988 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: B & B Painting at 2413 De Koven St., Belmont, CA 94002; Mail address: 660 West Field Rd., P.O. Box 281436, San Francisco, CA 94128: DAVE DE MOTT 2413 De Koven St. Belmont, CA 94002 This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 03/15/2010. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on March 17, 2010. (Almanac Mar. 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, 2010)
B & D AUTOMOTIVE CENTER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 237829 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: B & D Automotive Center at 1510 Main Street, Redwood City, CA 94063, San Mateo County: BYINGTON AUTOMOTIVE CENTER INC. Redwood, City, CA 94063 This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on March 8, 2010. (Almanac Mar. 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, 2010)
TAPIA TILE & MARBLE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 238026 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Tapia Tile & Marble at 1023 Haven Ave., R.W.C. 94063, San Mateo County: ELIGIO TAPIA RAMIREZ 1023 Haven Ave. Redwood City, CA 94063 This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the
County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on March 18, 2010. (Almanac Mar. 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, 2010)
AMERICA’S BEST CLEANING SERVICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 238090 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: America’s Best Cleaning Services at 308 Ivy Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025: DOLORES BARRAGAN 308 Ivy Dr. Menlo Park, CA 94025 This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on March 23, 2010. (Almanac Mar. 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 2010)
WORLD’S RARE PLANTS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 238041 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: World’s Rare Plants at 1615 Oak Ave., Redwood City, CA 94061, San Mateo County: MARY A. WUYDTS 1615 Oak Ave. Redwood City, CA 94061 JANINE E. SMALL 2716 Goodwin Ave. Redwood City, CA 94061 This business is being conducted by Copartners. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on March 19, 2010. (Almanac Mar. 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 2010)
HEALINGCANCERCENTER.COM FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 238176 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Healingcancercenter.com at 1500 Laurel Street, 307, San Carlos, CA 94070: VALERIE HEIECK 1500 Laurel Street, #307 San Carlos, CA 94070 This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on March 26, 2010. (Almanac Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010)
MENDING RABBIT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 238066 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mending Rabbit at 122 King Street, Redwood City, CA 94062: JANIS ANZALONE 122 King Street Redwood City, CA 94062 This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on March 22, 2010. (Almanac Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010)
997 All Other LegalsTrustee Sale No.: 20090187505816 Title Order No.: 184859 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/10/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/31/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-190356 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of San Mateo County,
State of California. Executed By: ANAU FETU’U AND SAMUELA FETU’U,, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier's check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 4/20/2010 Time of Sale: 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 639 MARSH ROAD MENLO PARK, CA 94025 APN#: 060-144-080 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liabil-ity for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designa-tion, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or war-ranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid bal-ance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable esti-mated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $821,850.89. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Priority Posting & Publication 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, LLC as Authorized Agent Dated: 3/24/2010 NDex West, LLC may be acting as a debt collec-tor attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P683077 Almanac 3/31, 4/7, 04/14/2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 120-055914 Loan No. 4695-0606 Title Order No. 4055031 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06-22-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04-20-2010 at 1:00 P.M., PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 07-07-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-100862 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of SAN MATEO County, California, executed by: ERNEST G HOPE AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, ‘’MERS’’ MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction the trustor’s interest in the property described below, to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or war-ranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE MARSHALL STREET ENTRANCE TO THE HALL OF JUSTICE AND RECORDS, 400
COUNTY CENTER, REDWOOD CITY, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $417,337.78(estimated) Street address and other common des-ignation of the real property purported as: 192 PECORA WAY , PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028 APN Number: 077-143-110-3 The undersigned Trustee dis-claims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other com-mon designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. Regarding the prop-erty that is the subject of this notice of sale, the undersigned, as mortgage loan servicer or as authorized agent for the mortgage loan servicer declares that: (1) it has not obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that was cur-rent and valid on the date the notice of sale was recorded; and, (2) the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55 DATE: 03-22-2010 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727, OR VISIT WEBSITE: WWW.LPSASAP.COM PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC., AGENT FOR OR AS SERVICING AGENT (408)-370-4030 ELIZABETH GODBEY, VICE PRESIDENT PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3502019 Almanac 03/31/2010, 04/07/2010, 04/14/2010
SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER: CLJ487225 (Numero del Caso): NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): GREGORY CASAUS, and DOES 1 - 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDADO EL DEMANDATE): CACH, LLC NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the Information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more Information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken with-out further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney refer-ral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelp-california.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and cost on any settle-ment or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la information a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta cita-cion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encon-
trar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le queda mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secre-tario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es rec-ommendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil, Tiene que pagar el gravament de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, SOUTHERN BRANCH 400 COUNTY CENTER, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demand-ante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): David Sean Dufek SBN 193723 Law Office of David Sean Dufek 2655 Camino Del Rio N. Suite 110 San Diego Ca 92108 Phone: (619) 299-1709 Fax: (619) 299-1951 DATE: (Fecha): August 25, 2009 JOHN C. FITTON Clerk, by A. DEGLIANTONI, Deputy (Secretario) (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served (Almanac Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010)
Trustee Sale No. 09-00788-4 Loan No. 2180001820 / EMERALD LAKE Title Order No. 0040701918 APN 057-221-110, 057-221-090, 057-222-270, 057-222-240, 057-222-120, 057-222-250, 057-222-300 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 20, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 4, 2010, at 12:30 PM, At the Marshall St. entrance to the Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA, Fidelity National Title Company, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on December 15, 2008, as Instrument No. 2008-134429 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Mateo County, CA , executed by: Emerald Lake Park Partners, a California limited liability company, as Trustor, in favor of United Commercial Bank, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: As more particularly in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part here-of. Exhibit “A” Legal Description File No: 09-00788-4 Loan No: 0040701918 The land referred to herein below is situated in the unincorporated area, County of San Mateo, State of California, and is described as follows: Tract One: Lots num-bered 21, 23, 45, 46, 48, 50, 51 as shown on that certain Map entitled” Emerald Lake Park Map No. 4. Being a Resubdivision of portion of Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 in Block 29, Oak Knoll Manor, San Mateo County, California”, filed in the
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Office of the County Recorder of San Mateo County on May 12, 1920 in Book 10 of Maps at Page 32. Tract Two: The Northerly 99 feet Westerly side and 93.96 feet Easterly side of Lot 32 as shown on that certain Map entitled “ Emerald Lake Park Map No. 4. Being a Resubdivision of portion of Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 in Block 29, Oak Knoll Manor, San Mateo County, California”, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Mateo County on May 12, 1920 in Book 10 of Maps at Page 32. JPN(s): 057-022-221-09A; 057-022-221-11A; 057-022-222-12A; 057-022-222-24A; 057-022-222-25A; 057-022-222-27A; 057-022-222-29A; 057-022-222-30A APN: 057-221-110, 057-221-090, 057-222-290, 057-222-270, 057-222-240, 057-222-120, 057-222-250, 057-222-300 END OF EXHIBIT “A” The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Land with no common designa-tion. Directions may be obtained pursuant to a written request submitted to East West Bank, as successor in interest to United Commercial Bank, 711 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102 within 10 days from the first publication of the notice The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common desig-nation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will
be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, posses-sion, or encumbrances, to pay the remain-ing unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable esti-mated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $1,107,560.33 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this fig-ure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and autho-rized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may with-hold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. Beneficiary has elected and hereby elects to conduct a unified foreclosure sale pursuant to the provisions of California Commercial Code Section 9604(a)(1)(B) and to include in the
nonjudicial foreclosure of the estate described in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale all of the personal property and fixtures described in the Deed of Trust and in any other instruments in favor of Beneficiary, which property is more particularly described in Exhibit “B” hereto. Exhibit "B" Personal Property Description T.S. No.: 09-00788-4 Loan No.: 2180001820 EMERALD LAKE Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the same mean-ing as those in the Deed of Trust. All build-ings and other improvements now or here-after located on the Land, all water and water rights (whether riparian, appropria-tive, or otherwise, and whether or not appurtenant), pumps and pumping stations used in connection therewith and all shares of stock evidencing the same, all machin-ery, equipment, appliances, fixtures, and other property including, but not limited to, all storage tanks and pipe lines, all gas, electric, heating, cooling, air conditioning, refrigeration and plumbing fixtures and equipment, which have been or may here-after be attached or affixed in any manner to any building now or hereafter on the Land (the "Improvements"). All the right, rights of way, easements, licenses, profits, privileges, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances, now or hereafter in any way appertaining and belonging to or used in connection with the Land and any part thereof or as a means of access thereto, including, but not limited to, any claim at law or in equity, and any after acquired title and reversion in or to each and every part of all streets, roads, highways and alleys adjacent to and adjoining the same. All present and future rents, issues, earnings,
income, receipts, royalties, revenues, issues and profits which, after the date hereof, and while any portion of the indebt-edness secured hereby remains unpaid, may accrue from the Land and any part thereof and from any Improvements, sub-ject, however, to the right, power end authority conferred upon Beneficiary to col-lect and apply such proceeds set forth herein; All deposits made with or other security given to utility companies by Trustor with respect to the Land and/or the lmprovements, and all advance pay-ments of insurance premiums made by Trustor with respect thereto and claims or demands relating to insurance, Any of the foregoing arising or acquired by Trustor; the Land and the property described above are defined hereinafter as the "Property." End of Exhibit "B" Beneficiary reserves the right to revoke its election as to some or all of said personal property and/or fixtures, or to add additional per-sonal property and/or fixtures to the elec-tion herein expressed, at Beneficiary’s sole election, from time to time and at any time until the consummation of the trustee’s sale to be conducted pursuant to the Deed of Trust and this Notice of Trustee’s Sale. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: April 2, 2010 Fidelity National Title Company, Trustee 09-00788-4 135 Main St. Ste.
1900, San Francisco, CA 94105 415-247-2450 James Gips Authorized Signature. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code § 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has not obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil
Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Fidelity National Title Company, as Agent for the mortgage loan servicer as defined under California Civil Code section 2923.53 (k)(3) James Gips Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.prioritypost-ing.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 P686955 Almanac 4/14, 4/21, 04/28/2010
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n Lovely 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathhome with family room and formal dining room
n Impeccably remodeled and maintained
n Approximately 2,510 square feetn Beautifully remodeled gourmet
kitchen and master bathn Living room with soaring ceiling,
skylights, and French door access to the patio and yard
n Main-level, spacious master bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling, fi replace, and access to the lovely yard and spa
20 Stadler DriveWoodside
OPEN HOUSESunday, April 18
1:30 - 4:30 pm
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n Equestrian facilities include3-stall barn, paddocks, and area for riding arena
n Direct trail access to Wunderlich County Park
n Approximately 1.25 mostlylevel acres
n Serene setting with lush landscaping, mature fl owering bushes, and tall redwoods
n Fenced yard with patio andlawn areas
n Excellent Portola Valley schools
Offered at $1,688,000
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Mary Jo McCarthyOffi ce: 650-319.1275 Cell: 650.400.6364MMCCARTHY @ CASHIN.COMMARYJOMCCARTHY.COM
*Information provided and square footage has not been verifi ed by agent or Cashin Company. If square footage is important to buyer, buyer should verify.
Masterfully restored and com-pleted in 2009, with over 4,100 square feet, this 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath, three-level Dutch Colonial home is located on a tree-lined street in Old Palo Alto. It features a fabulous chef’s kitchen, two fam-ily rooms, an exquisite living room with fireplace, a sunroom/office, a formal dining room with butler’s pantry, and a large master suite. Outside, manicured gardens, a fireplace, and built-in BBQ are per-fect for entertaining.
Offered at $4,650,000 984 Creek Drive
Palo Alto Menlo Park
Boasting a charming single-level contemporary ranch design, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home, in a prime Allied Arts location in West Menlo, is excellent for entertaining. The large 10,850 square foot lot with mature landscaping is ideal for indoor/outdoor living and is close to downtown Menlo Park, downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University and local shops and dining. Excellent Menlo Park schools.
Offered at $1,850,000
Palo Alto
747 Webster Street
Filled with designer touches, this newly constructed 4-bedroom, 3-bath modern home with 2,095 square feet, is located only a few blocks to downtown and major commute routes. “Greenpoint” rated, it includes a sunny chef’s kitchen with large island, expansive living room with fire-place and French doors to an outdoor pa-tio, main-level bedroom and a lovely mas-ter suite. Top rated Palo Alto Schools.
Offered at $2,250,000
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ATHERTON
BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM ESTATE PRICE UPON REQUEST6 BR 8.5 BA Completed in 2001 w/over 8,300sf in the 3 level main hse: Chef's kit, LR, DR, library, FR, media rm, exercise rm, sauna & wine cellar. Sparkling pool.
Jim McCahon 650.851.2666
LAS LOMITAS SCHOOLS $7,495,0006 BR 7 full BA + 3 half Historic Atherton estate updated w/finest of modern amenities. Guest house has been designed as music & entertainment center. Must see!
Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456
PRESTIGIOUS LINDENWOOD $4,100,0005 BR 3.5 BA Hamptons-Style home. Chef’s kitchen with 14 foot ceiling. Bay windows. Gated, pri-vate and beautiful lot. Cross street Flood Circle. Excellent schools.
John & Janet Dore 650.324.4456
LUXURY & TRANQUILITY $3,900,0005 BR 6.5 BA Serenity surrounds this remod. 6,400 sf gated home on a very private ac. Built around an inner courtyard & pool w/circular drive, gardens & Koi pond.
Ed Kahl 650.851.2666
MENLO PARK
VERY PRIVATE $4,895,0005 BR 4.5 BA Shingle-style home on rare lge lot in W. Menlo. Highest quality materials & finishes. Huge FR adjoins kit. & brkfst rm. 3 of 4 brs have pvt balconies.
Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456
PRICE REDUCED! $3,995,0006 BR 5 full BA + 2 half Stunning high-quality new construction in Prime Wst MP. Traditional Craftsman design w/luxurious finishes & meticulous details. Private landscaped yd.
Nathalie de Saint Andrieu 650.324.4456
JUST LISTED! $2,800,0004 BR 3.5 BA Gorgeous Cape Cod style, fabulous designer interiors! Excellent floor plan w/French doors to patio. 1st flr BR. Romantic MBR suite. Las Lomitas Schls.
Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456
NEW PRICE! $2,650,0005 BR 4.5 BA Fantastic Farmhouse Style Vintage Oaks Classic. Sparkling home with 3 BR suites (one downstairs), huge lush backyard, FR/kitchen w/slab granite, FP.
Elaine White 650.324.4456
A GARDENER’S DREAM $2,650,0004 BR 3 BA Updated, ranch-style home located on one of the most desirable cul-de-sacs in West Menlo Park. Pool & spa. Excellent Menlo Park schools.
Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456
NEW PRICE! $2,450,0005 BR 4 BA Great home, well-maintained; built in 2001. Gorgeous inside & out! Beautiful spacious yard. Menlo Park Schools. Many amenities.
Tory Fratt 650.324.4456
SHARON HGTS MASTERPIECE $2,289,0004 BR 2.5 BA Remodeled to perfection, this home features state-of-the-art kitchen and baths and an exceptional landscaped backyard and pool. Las Lomitas schools.
Maya & Jason Sewald 650.323.7751
MENLO PARK
ELEGANT 2 STORY TOWNHOME $2,195,0003 BR 3.5 BA High ceilings, hdwd flrs & sweeping views to the bay. Huge mstr suite w/2 walk-in closets & prvt deck. Lovely courtyard entrance & gorgeous rear deck.Barbara Piuma 650.851.2666BRIGHT & ELEGANT RANCHER $1,995,0004 BR 2.5 BA Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this single story rancher packs unforgettable curb appeal & easy family living! It’s the perfect place to call home! Doug Gonzalez 650.324.4456PRIME LOCATION $1,850,0004 BR 2 BA Charming ranch style home on large lot in Allied Arts. Large garage w/extra storage & attached bonus rm. Mature landscaping plus relaxing hot tub.Bonnie Biorn 650.324.4456COTTAGE IN ALLIED ARTS $1,775,0004 BR 2 BA Remodeled one level home w/FP in liv-ing room, dining room, eat-in kitchen w/computer center, master suite opening to rear gardens, top rated schools.Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751PRICE REDUCED! $1,600,0004 BR 2 BA Prime Allied Arts! Great opportunity to remodel, or start fresh. Close to many schools, Near downtown MP, Stanford & downtown PA.Siobhan O'Sullivan 650.324.4456A SURPRISINGLY LARGE HOME $1,500,0004 BR 4 BA Owned by the same family for nearly 50 years, and expanded to meet their needs, this 5 bedroom, 4 bath floor plan has family rooms on both levels Nancy Goldcamp 650.325.6161PRICE REDUCTION! $1,499,0003 BR 3.5 BA Luxury Living at the Mansions. Lovely town home on a desirable cul de sac in Sharon Heights. Award winning Las Lomitas School District.Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456FABULOUS PENTHOUSE! $1,000,0003 BR 2 BA Western Hills views. Close to downtown MP, neighborhood shopping & MP train station. Light & bright with skylights & views from all four sides. Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456MENLO PARK CHARMER! $959,0002 BR 1 BA Elegant LR with fireplace, gourmet kitchen with hwd floors thruout. Lovely landscaped backyard. Las Lomitas Schools. See Vtour at www.kerinicholas.comKeri Nicholas 650.323.7751TOWNHOME BY GOLF COURSE $958,0002 BR 2 BA Beautiful TH in a tranquil area. Sep family rm, Hrdwd flrs in living rm, dining rm & kit. Vaulted high ceilings. Wine cellar in attached 2 car gar.Patsy Kodama 650.325.6161LIGHT & SPACIOUS HOME $849,0003 BR 1 BA Charming bright home in highly desirable Flood Park neighborhood. Great turnkey starter - ready for your most discerning buyers. M P schools!Siobhan O'Sullivan 650.324.4456CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN MP $800,0003 BR 1 BA Great opportunity to build, walking distance to Dwtn MP. Approx. 9100 sf, R-3 level lot. Plans available. Tentative map in process.Lyn Jason Cobb 650.324.4456GREAT NEW PRICE! $310,0002 BR 1 BA Charming home remodeled 5 years ago. Pergo floors, granite counter tops. Garage converted in bonus room. Separate laundry room. Conveniently located!Cristina Bliss 650.324.4456
PORTOLA VALLEY
NEW CONSTRUCTION! $7,750,0005 BR 4 full BA + 2 half Striking Contemporary home w/7,000 SF on over 1 acre w/guest house. Pool & verdant valley views in prime Portola Valley locale! Excellent PV Schools.
Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456
STUNNING NEW CONSTRUCTION $6,950,0005 BR 6.5 BA Over 8000 SF on 3.59 gorgeous acres in prime Westridge locale. Guest hse w/ 1BR/1BA. Vast stretches of level lawn & abundant oaks. Excellent PV schls.
Hanna Shacham 650.324.4456
TOTALLY PRIVATE $4,950,0004 BR 3.5 BA Completely remodeled 7 years ago. This 2 story floor plan is situated on a private 1 acre site with gated driveway, pool, spa & guest house.
Scott Dancer 650.851.2666
QUALITY & DESIGN! $4,398,0003 BR 3 BA A masterpiece of modern, minimalist archi-tecture with Zen-like ambiance. Extensive remodel on approx 3.8 ac w/incredible Bay Views.
Celeste Henzel 650.851.1961
EXQUISITE REMODEL $3,695,0004 BR 2 BA + 2 half-baths (1BR currently is an office), additional office, tennis ct, spa, extra 3-car garage w/living space potential. www.190PortolaRoad.com
Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961
STUNNING SETTING $3,395,0006 BR 7 BA Exceptional contemporary home on 1.30acs (per county),w/majestic oaks. Generously sized rooms, lovely gardens,private views & more. www.4OakForest.com
Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961
UNPARALLELED VIEWS $3,350,0004 BR 4.5 BA Multi-level, Contemporary house perched on approximately 3.82 acres overlooking sweeping views of the South Bay hills. Award-winning PV schools.
Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456
PRESTIGIOUS WESTRIDGE $3,250,0004 BR 4.5 BA Lovely home w/breathtaking views,spacious LR,formal DR, Kit/Family room,library, media room, gsthse & more on 2.6 acs(per county) www.658Westridge.com
Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961
PRIME WESTRIDGE PARCEL $2,995,000Approx. 3 acs w/ bay valley views. Minutes to shops, trails,Stanford and excellent P.V. schools. www.187Bolivar.com
Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961
DRAMATIC MOUNTAIN VIEWS! $2,495,0004 BR 3.5 BA Stunning home on approx 1 ac w/expansive lawn,decks & hot tub.Bonus rm w/sep entry, 1Br/1Ba on lower level.Frml LR, DR, & FR. www.16Hillbrook.com
Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961
STUNNING CRAFTSMAN $2,395,0003 BR 4 BA Built in 2007 w/Granite & Travertine fin-ishes. Home theater + office & bonus room. Excellent PV schools. 135LosTrancosCircle.com
Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961
CHARM-FILLED HOME $1,745,0004 BR 3.5 BA 2-story home set amid colorful gardens, majestic redwoods, and tucked away a the end of a long driveway. P.V. schools www.145PortolaRoad.com
Ginny & Joe Kavanaugh 650.851.1961
REDWOOD CITY
THE HOPKINS 14 UNITS $2,550,000Great Redwood City location with easy access to El Camino Real, shopping & commuter train. Fully rented units - Great Investment. Call 650-752-0698Veronica Rudick 650.325.6161
CUSTOM BUILT HOME $2,295,0004 BR 3.5 BA Elegant living room, gourmet kitchen w/ center island, Stone fireplace overlooking sparkling pool & cabana. Separate 1 BR / 1 BA guest house. Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751
NEW EDGEWOOD PARK HOME! $1,875,0005 BR 3.5 BA New Craftsman-style hm w/top-of-the-line finishes in desirable Edgewood Park Home!Granite counter-tops, designer appliances & white oak hardwood flrs.Denis Morrissey 650.325.6161
WATER VIEWS FRONT & BACK! $1,695,0005 BR 4 BA Great location! All bedrooms upstairs. Two master suites plus loft! Spacious family room. Hardwood floors downstairs. 3-car garage. A must see!Loren Dakin 650.323.7751
WELLESLEY PARK CHARMER $1,348,0004 BR 4 BA Traditional home LR, DR, FR with bay windows. Eat-in kitchen with recessed lighting, granite counters. MBR with balcony/patio. Hardwood floors.Dorothy Gurwith 650.325.6161
SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME $969,5004 BR 3 BA Updated, great room, possible in-law/rental unit, large lot, fruit trees, RV/boat parking.Elizabeth Leathers 650.323.7751
CAREFREE LIFESTYLE! $749,0003 BR 2.5 BA Tucked away rarely available inner circle location, park-like setting with pool and expansive lawn. 1900+ sq. ft. Move-in condition!David McKeever 650.323.7751
PRICED TO SELL! $625,0003 BR 1.5 BA Great starter home with hardwood flrs, Spanish style classic archt. A must see! Use your tax credit! Convenient to shopping, hiways & schools.Joe Parsons 650.323.7751
REMODELED COTTAGE $499,0001 BR 1 BA Sweet cottage with Remod. Kit. and new tiled bath a few blocks from Atherton. Hrwd. flrs,,solar electric, organic garden one car garage. Fruit trees.Arvada Darnell 650.325.6161
FARM HILL VISTA CONDO $458,0003 BR 2 BA Fantastic 3bd/2bath Farm Hill Vista Condo. Skylights, remodeled kitchen w/granite counters. Top floor w/view, great location near Canada College.Sharon Witte 650.325.6161
REDWOOD SHORES
STUNNING WATER VIEWS! $467,0001 BR 1 BA Turn-key top floor unit with vaulted ceilings, MBR suite + huge loft. Remodeled kitchen & bathroom, hardwood floors, one car garage w/extra storage.Loren Dakin 650.323.7751
SAN CARLOS
BAYVIEWS & WALL OF GLASS! $639,0002 BR 1.5 BA Don't miss 1 of a kind location! Fantastic bayviews! 2 story wall of glass overlooks lg. private patio & open space w/ oak trees/deer. Lrg. oval poolDavid McKeever 650.323.7751
WOODSIDE
20 PRIME ACRES $14,900,0007 BR 6.5 BA 20 prime acres adjacent to the town of Atherton. This knoll-top position has magnificent views - SF Bay to the east & glorious hills to the west. Steven Lessard 650.851.2666SECLUDED ESTATE $9,900,0004 BR 4 BA In Central Woodside on nearly 9 acres with breathtaking views, a pool & spa, and gardens originally designed by Thomas Church. Woodside Elem. School.Erika Demma 650.851.2666NEW LISTING! $7,495,0005 BR 4.5 BA Wonderful Traditional hm reminiscent of a romantic mountain hideaway. Nestled beneath towering redwds, fieldstone patios & naturalistic landscaping. Hugh Cornish 650.324.44569.7 LEVEL OPEN ACRES $6,000,0003 BR 3.5 BA Ideal for a grand estate or large eques-trian facility. Sun-swept land is bordered by oaks with views of the green ridges of the Western Hills.Ed Kahl 650.851.2666SPLIT LEVEL HOME $4,150,0004 BR 3.5 BA 3.8 ac parcel set at the end of a private country lane. Beautiful oaks, pool, tennis ct., & guest house. Stanford leased land. Remodel or build new.Scott Dancer 650.851.2666LOCATION, LOCATION! $3,998,0004 BR 4.5 BA Custom single story with 12' raised ceil-ings, pool, spa & tennis court on serene, quiet, sunny corner 1.042+/- acres. Las Lomitas School District.Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751CLOSE TO TOWN CENTER $2,295,0003 BR 3.5 BA Remodeled & upgraded contemporary home w/lg guest house or home office. Guest house is a lg bldg recently new. Gourmet kitchen w/a great room flrpln.Scott Dancer 650.851.2666AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! $1,699,0004 BR 4.5 BA Amazing opportunity to own 3.7 +/- acres with a huge 4200 SF home overlooking your own Redwood Grove. Minutes away from Hwy 280 and Sand Hill Road.John Nelson 650.324.445617.6 ACRES OF FOREST $1,695,000Beautiful private estate site. Peace and quiet adjacent to watershed lands. Ready for your building plans. Excellent Woodside Schools.Scott Dancer 650.851.2666"NEW ENGLAND" STYLE HOME $1,495,0004 BR 2 BA Office/library & workout rm. LR, DR w/French drs & step down FR. Exquisitely remod. “chef’s kitchen”. Lovely landscaping on ¾ ac with secluded pool.Maaike Neves 650.851.2666PRICED TO SELL! $1,299,9002BR 2.5BA, w/Loft, Guest House, Workshop & More. Stunning Custom Built Japanese Style Home w/Views of the Pacific. Unique Private Retreat!Hiroko Tsumori 650.851.2666SOPHISTICATED COTTAGE $1,198,0003 BR 4 BA 2400 sf located in the gorgeous Redwoods yet minutes away from Hwy 280. Top rated Portola Valley schools plus bus transportation available.Judy Byrnes 650.851.2666BEAUTIFUL BAY VIEW $495,000Near level, quiet horse property. Less than 6 miles from Hwy. 84. Bring your plans & ideas to build your peaceful retreat.Lisa Schumacher 650.851.2666
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CUSTOM WEST ATHERTON HOME $5,395,000Custom built 9 yr new home w/ground floor master, 3 car attached garage w/workshop, landscaped grounds, pool, pool house, Las Lomitas schools.
Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751
ATHERTON 5BR | 4.5BA
WONDERFUL TOWNHOUSE $1,498,000Stunning, bright and light townhouse. Fully updated, pool and tennis courts in complex. Los Lomitas Schools.
Judy Byrnes 650.851.2666
MENLO PARK 3BR | 2.5BA
SHARON HEIGHTS RETREAT $1,400,000Space and high ceilings in this Sharon Heights townhome with contemporary flair in sought-after community. Las Lomitas schools.
Maya & Jason Sewald 650.323.7751
MENLO PARK 3BR | 2.5BA
MENLO PARK 4BR | 2.5BA
SHARON HEIGHTS LOCATION! $1,395,000Comfortable home on landscaped 14,000+ sf lot. Cul-de-sac near Sharon Park, Stanford, shopping, restaurants. Easy access to 280. Las Lomitas schools.
Kris Klint 650.324.4456
MENLO PARK 3BR | 2.5BA
NEW LISTING $989,000Gracious & updated 3bed/2.5 bath end unit with granite counters, hrdwd flooring, spacious Master suite w/soaring ceilings. Secluded & lush patio, pools.
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED $899,000Classic charm & mature landscaping introduces this wonderful, nicely updated home located in the highly desirable Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park.
Mark Ankenman 650.324.4456
MENLO PARK 3BR | 2BA
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SAN MATEO – San Mateo highlands beauty. 5 bed-room, 2.5 bath house equipped with Solar. A must see with parks near by and convenient amenities.
Kristin Cashin Offered at $1,250,000(650) 614-3500
CAMPBELL – HUGE lot. Desirable neighborhood. 3 BR/1.5 BA. Eat-in kitchen. Living rm w/ huge picture window & fireplace. Dining room. Sep. family rm. Fixer upper. Neighborhood is beautiful & property is conve-niently located to schools & shopping.
Deniece Watkins Offered at $550,000(650) 948-8050
SAN MATEO – 3 BR + guest suite, approx 2472 s.f. Rebuilt in ’07. Elegant design & sophisticated details. Prestigious neighborhood with top-rated schools, tree-lined streets & proximity to conveniences. Reduced 100K! www.207Hobart.com
Stephanie Fielden Offered at $1,399,000(650) 948-8050
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ATHERTON
Larger than it appears, this 5 BR/5 + BA home is
situated on a level lot w/mature Oak & Redwood
trees. Features formal entry, eat-in kit w/brkfast
nook, bay windows, a frplc in MB & LR, Den/study,
Bonus room, high ceilings & wet bar.
Guy Mongillo Offered at $2,249,000(650) 948-8050
Exquisite home extensively remodeled. Large gour-
met kitchen w/custom cabinetry & top of the line
appliances. Abundant natural light & alder wood
floors. Kit opens to FR w/French doors leading to
gardens & patio. 3 bedrooms + office.
Mary Jo McCarthy Offered at $1,598,000(650) 614-3500
LOS ALTOS HILLS
Gated new construction. 6+BR/5BA+2(.5BA) Italian
estate includes a vineyard on level lot acre(+/-).
Unbeatable location close to the Village w/a serene
natural setting feels “away from it all”. Built w/the
world finest materials.
Farideh Zamani Offered at $8,380,000(650) 948-8050
This Hacienda w/old world craftsmanship & all the
modern accouterments is situated on a flat creek
side lot w/exceptional MFA & MDA & a serene park
setting. New architectural plans, drawings & topo-
graphical study travel w/the property.
Victor Platonoff Offered at $2,798,000(650) 948-8050
wood flrs, wet bar, wrought iron railings, CAT5, pro
lndscp w/stone patio & built-in bbq & wet bar. Close
to shops, parks, fwys.
Dary Marhamat Offered at $2,199,000(650) 948-8050
Spectacular Remodel. This 3BD/2.5BA home fea-
tures formal entry, recessed lights, hardwood &
tile floors, marble & granite counters & gourmet
kitchen with SS appliances. Other features include
hot tub, waterfall patio and elevated deck.
John Marshall Offered at $1,799,000(650) 614-3500
This 2/1 home has been beautifully remodeled!
New bathroom w/granite & marble, new kitc w/new
cabinets & appliances, new double paned windows,
new paint, new roof. Create your own Oasis! What
Value at this price!
John Marshall Offered at $599,000(650) 614-3500
MOUNTAIN VIEW
Charming & updated 3 bedroom 2 bath home. New
paint in & out, new carpets, kit granite counters &
tile floors. Dual pane windows, A/C, modern light
fixtures. Low maintenance yard with pavers. Best
value!
Lilly T. Chow Offered at $769,999(650) 614-3500
PALO ALTO
Fabulous, Charming home in Prime, Crescent Park location! 5BR/3BA plus bonus room. Detached office/artist studio. Gorgeous gardens with pool. Attractively priced.
Suzanne Scott Offered at $2,895,000(650) 614-3500
REDWOOD CITY
Price Reduced...Two homes for the price of one! 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths, sep living room, family room and office. Garage has studio type unit above with full kitchen, dining & living room. Private grounds on cul-de-sac.
Joann T Bedrossian Offered at $1,150,000(650) 614-3500
Enhance your life with this welcoming 3-bedroom Ranch. This intriguing residence provides fire-place. Two-car garage. Pride of place and lots for the price.
Sally Kwok Offered at $799,900(650) 614-3500
Great opportunity to own an investment property in a great location close to major commute routes! 2 units are 2 bedroom 1 bath and 2 are 1 bedroom 1 bath studios.
Mark Siri Offered at $675,000(650) 614-3500
Best value 3 bed/2 bath condo, many updates, quiet location in complex, excellent neighborhood school – Roy Cloud, close to Canada College.
Leon Y Leong Offered at $459,000(650) 614-3500
SAN JOSE
Inviting 3BR/2.5BA Campagna home located on a private cul-de-sac in Almaden Valley. Features Built-in surround sound entertainment system in family room, recessed lighting & so many more features...A must see!
Roberta and Jan Offered at $869,000(650) 948-8050
SUNNYVALE
A must see 3BR/2BA end unit! Kitch w/Oak cabi-nets & Granite Cntrtops. Fireplace in LR, refinished Hdwd flrs in kitchen, DR & LR. New Milgard dbl pane Wndws & sliders, Sliders to patio from LR & MB. Back patio opens to semi-Pvt greenbelt.
Rachel J. Siress Offered at $607,000(650) 948-8050
WOODSIDE
The home features 4 bedrooms,3 baths, plus a fam room. Large kitchen w/pantry & breakfast bar. Separate DR has big sliding doors that open out to expansive decks & garden. The living room has wood burning fireplace & tall ceilings.
Dana Cappiello Offered at $1,299,000(650) 529-1000
This 2BD/2BA has wonderful remodeled kitchen w/granite counters, new SS appliances & a spectacu-lar view. The inviting front patio features a stone waterfall and deep pond. There is also a large, spa-cious deck for dining/entertaining.
Dana Cappiello Offered at $799,000(650) 529-1000
Build Green in Woodside! This incredible lot is located in the heart of town & next to hiking trails. Build a 3BD/2BA home & live amidst the beautiful Redwood trees. Woodside Schools. Have building approval from Town of Woodside.
Dana Cappiello Offered at $799,000(650) 529-1000
MENLO PARK – Value plus charm in this 4bd/2ba home. Expanded living area & upgrades to kitchen & baths. Attached 2-car garage. 4th bedroom could be used as office or dining rm. Great mid-peninsula loca-tion. Near shops and minutes from Stanford.
Laura N. Caplan Offered at $669,000(650) 614-3500
MENLO PARK –This lovely 5bd/4.5ba home with separate cottage, is beautiful & private. Arched doorways lead to a formal dining rm & then into the kitchen with large island, granite counters & updated appliances.
Dana Cappiello Offered at $2,750,000(650) 529-1000
LOS ALTOS – Remodeled 4BR/3BA home loc in Woodland Acres area of LA. Hardwd flrs, lrg formal LR, lrg gourmet kit w/counter bar & brkfast nook. FR, home theatre are adjacent to kit. French doors lead to private yrd. Minutes to downtn LA, 280 & 101 fwy.
Ginna Lazar Offered at $1,825,000(650) 853-7100
MENLO PARK – Enjoy a happy haven in this welcom-ing mountain-view condo with exceptional vistas. Its many features include carpeting and garage with door opener. This tasteful tempter covers all the bases.
Paul Skrabo Offered at $349,000(650) 529-2900
LOS GATOS – Gorgeous 4/2 bath in Los Gatos! Formal entry with marble tiles, large formal living room features woodburning fireplace and wall of windows, updated bathrooms, jetted tub, luxurious master suite, hardwood floors, solarium. Top schools.
Meryle Sussman Offered at $825,000(650) 614-3500
MENLO PARK – Your own private drive awaits, lead-ing you to this beautiful home surrounded by a large sunny gardens. Four bedroom, three bathroom house features vaulted ceilings, dramatic window wall, hard-wood floors & stone counters plus an office.
Kristin Cashin Offered at $2,300,000(650) 614-3500
MENLO PARK – One of 7 luxurious custom homes at Menlo Park's newest community. Each magnificently appointed w/unique design elements, superb finishes & outstanding quality & all at a premier location, moments to Stanford Univ. & dwntwn shopping.
D. Laugesen/K.Cashin Offered at $3,795,000(650) 343-3700
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New French provincial home on 1 acre in west Atherton with main level master, luxurious finishes, pool/spa, guest house & Las Lomitas Schools.
5 BR 4.5 BA Fantastic Farmhouse Style Vintage Oaks Classic. Sparkling home with 3 BR suites (one downstairs), huge lush backyard, FR/kitchen w/slab granite, fireplace.
Space and high ceilings in this Sharon Heights townhome with con-temporary flair in sought-after community. Las Lomitas Schools.
NEW PRICE!
3 BR 1 BA Charming bright home in highly desirable Flood Park neighborhood. Great turnkey starter - ready for your most discern-ing buyers. MP schools!
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4 BR 3.5 BA Located in Emerald Hills bordering Woodside. Newly remodeled & designed with top of the line finishes, appliances & fur-niture. 3,150sf, 12,200sf lot.
6 BR 5 full BA + 2 half Stunning high-quality new construction in Prime West MP. Traditional Craftsman design w/luxurious finishes & meticulous details. Private landscaped yard.
4 BR 3.5 BA Gorgeous Cape Cod style, fabulous designer interiors! Excellent floor plan w/French doors to patio. 1st floor BR. Romantic MBR suite. Las Lomitas Schools.
4 BR 4 BA In Central Woodside on nearly 9 acres with breathtak-ing views, a pool & spa, and gardens originally designed by Thomas Church. Woodside Elem. School.
Stunning views from this recently remodeled home situated on 2+ acres. Retreat-like setting. See vtour at www.kerinicholas.com
