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Golfs popularity wanes,city rethinking options

Revenue,number of players down at Poplar Creek in San Mateo
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF REPORT

Fewer golfers are hitting the links now compared to 10 years ago despite the fact there are more courses, private and public, to play on than ever before. With a reduced number of people golng, cities that run public golf courses are grappling with how to keep them open in the down economy. San Francisco supervisors recent-

ly voted to turn the city-owned Sharp Park Golf Course in Pacica over to the National Park Service as a cost-saving measure but that decision was recently vetoed by new Mayor Ed Lee. In San Mateo, the citys Park and Recreation Commission will discuss the fate of the Poplar Creek Golf Course at Coyote Point at a meeting next week before the full council takes up the topic at a study session later in January.

The commission will consider a range of options at the meeting that could increase revenue for the course, which rst opened in 1933. Since Poplar Creek reopened in 2000, annual paid rounds have decreased 26 percent and revenue has declined 11 percent, according to a staff report to the commission. The staff report shows demand has decreased, supply has increased,

See GOLF, Page 20

Since Poplar Creek reopened in 2000,annual paid rounds have decreased 26 percent and revenue has declined 11 percent.

Welfare cuts weighing on Golden State

Recipients have fewer training programs and shrinking checks
By Sheila V. Kumar
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HEATHER MURTAGH/DAILY JOURNAL

Gary Westby,champagne buyer for K&L Wine Merchant,discusses champagne while tasting at the Redwood City location Wednesday afternoon.

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SACRAMENTO Advocates of welfare reform in California often cite one, eye-popping statistic as they have pressed for cuts and changes to the program in recent years: The state has one-eighth of the nations population but one-third of all welfare recipients. Yet steps taken in recent years to cut costs and get more recipients back in the workforce have run head-on into the worst economic conditions since the Great Depression. Recipients have been

left with fewer training programs, shrinking welfare checks and a shorter period during which they are eligible to receive assistance at a time when employment prospects for even highly qualied job-seekers are dim. That has led to fear and uncertainty among welfare recipients, many of whom have spent a year or more in job-preparation programs without success. Ive been trying to look for work, but everyone has been losing their jobs and work was hard to nd, said David Balaba of Sacramento,

See WELFARE, Page 20

By Heather Murtagh
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

When Gary Westby opens a bottle of champagne he follows a few rules: Loosen the wire cage but dont remove it, place a hand over the cork, then tilt the bottle away from others, hold the cork and turn the bottle while pulling out the cork. It shouldnt make that pop sound that champagne and sparkling wines are associated with. Nope. Opening should come with a hiss. The longer you can make that hiss last, the bet-

ter, said Westby, champagne buyer for K&L Wine Merchants. It should be quiet; or, as often joked by those in the industry, similar to a nun farting in church. Hopefully the smell is better. 2011 was full of more opportunities for those interested in fermented grapes to master their own personal bottleopening style. In what many call a sign the economy is turning around, sales of sparkling wine and champagne were up this year. While the num-

High court to rule on redevelopment

By Julia Cheever
BAY CITY NEWS SERVICE

See BUBBLY, Page 18

The California Supreme Court is set to rule Thursday on a highstakes challenge to two laws that would require the states 400 redevelopment agencies to give up $1.7 billion in property tax revenue this year and $400 mil-

lion in future years. The court announced Wednesday it will issue a decision in San Francisco at 10 a.m. Thursday in a lawsuit filed by the California Redevelopment Association and League of California Cities. The two statutes were passed by

See COURT, Page 18

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Thought for the Day

Sin cannot be undone,only forgiven.
Igor Stravinsky,Russian-born composer (1882-1971)

This Day in History

1851

The first Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA) in the United States was founded in Boston.

In 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was slain in Canterbury Cathedral by knights loyal to King Henry II. In 1808, the 17th president of the United States, Andrew Johnson, was born in Raleigh, N.C. In 1845, Texas was admitted as the 28th state. In 1890, the Wounded Knee massacre took place in South Dakota as an estimated 300 Sioux Indians were killed by U.S. troops sent to disarm them. In 1911, Sun Yat-sen was elected provisional president of the Republic of China, which ofcially came into existence three days later on Jan. 1, 1912. In 1916, Grigory Rasputin, the so-called Mad Monk whod wielded great inuence with Czar Nicholas II, was killed by a group of Russian noblemen in St. Petersburg. In 1934, Japan formally renounced the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922. In 1940, during World War II, Germany dropped incendiary bombs on London, setting off what came to be known as The Second Great Fire of London. In 1975, a bomb exploded in the main terminal of New Yorks LaGuardia Airport, killing 11 people. In 1986, former British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan died at his home south of London at age 92. Ten years ago: A re sparked by a reworks explosion in downtown Lima, Peru, killed at least 290 people. Five years ago: Word reached the United States of the execution of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein (because of the time difference, it was the morning of Dec. 30 in Iraq when the hanging took place). In a statement, President George W. Bush called Saddams execution a milestone on Iraqs road to democracy.

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Did Cheetah from 1930s Tarzan flicks die?
PALM HARBOR, Fla. A Florida animal sanctuary says Cheetah, the chimpanzee sidekick in the Tarzan movies of the early 1930s, has died at 80. But other accounts call that claim into question. Debbie Cobb, outreach director at the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary in Palm Harbor, said Wednesday that her grandparents acquired Cheetah around 1960 from Tarzan star Johnny Weissmuller and that the chimp appeared in Tarzan lms between 1932 and 1934. During that period, Weissmuller made Tarzan the Ape Man and Tarzan and His Mate. But Cobb offered no documentation, saying it was destroyed in a 1995 re. Also, some Hollywood accounts indicate a chimpanzee by the name of Jiggs or Mr. Jiggs played Cheetah alongside Weissmuller early on and died in 1938. In addition, an 80-year-old chimpanzee would be extraordinarily old, perhaps the oldest ever known. According to many experts and Save the Chimps, another Florida sanctuary, chimpanzees in captivity generally live to between 40 and 60, though Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Fla., says it has one that is around 73. A similar claim about another chimpanzee that supposedly played second banana to Weissmuller was debunked in 2008 in a Washington Post story. Writer R.D. Rosen discovered that the primate, which lived in Palm Springs, Calif., was born around 1960, meaning it wasnt oldest enough to have been in the Tarzan movies of Hollywoods Golden Age that starred Olympic swimming star Weissmuller as the vine-swinging, loincloth-wearing Ape Man and Maureen OSullivan as Jane. While a number of chimpanzees played the sidekick role in the Tarzan movies of the 1930s and 40s, Rosen said in an email Wednesday that this latest purported Cheetah looks like a business-boosting impostor as well. Im afraid any chimp who actually shared a soundstage with Weissmuller and OSullivan is long gone, Rosen said. Cobb said Cheetah died Dec. 24 of kidney failure and was cremated. Unfortunately, there was a re in 95 in which a lot of that documentation burned up, Cobb said. Im 51 and Ive known him for 51 years. My first remembrance of him coming here was when I was actually 5, and Ive known him since then, and he was a full-grown chimp then. lyrics of Deck the Halls instead of the normal service announcements on Christmas Day wont face severe punishment. Travelers seemed to get a chuckle out of the holiday levity. But Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ofcials werent amused and initially said the dispatcher could be strongly disciplined. State Transportation Secretary Richard Davey told The Boston Globe on Tuesday any punishment will be light perhaps just a reminder not to use the signs for anything other than their real purpose. Davey says the dispatcher is a good and long-term employee of the transit agency and meant well.

Birthdays

Lamb born on Christmas Eve at Ohio nativity scene

CINCINNATI A lamb has been born unto a Cincinnati nativity display. The Krohn Conservatory says that a night watchman oversaw the Christmas Eve delivery for a sheep that was part of the live-animal display. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that conservatory ofcials say the birthing went well and the mother and lamb were doing ne. The conservatorys director says they are thinking of calling the female lamb Merry, for Merry Little Christmas. Other details werent immediately available.

Actress Mary Tyler Moore is 75.

Actor Jude Law is 39.

Actor Mekhi Phifer is 37.

Actress Inga Swenson is 79. ABC newscaster Tom Jarriel is 77. Actor Jon Voight is 73. Country singer Ed Bruce is 72. Rock musician Ray Thomas is 70. Singer Marianne Faithfull is 65. Jockey Laft Pincay Jr. is 65. Actor Ted Danson is 64. Actor Jon Polito is 61. Singer-actress Yvonne Elliman is 60. Actress Patricia Clarkson is 52. Comedian Paula Poundstone is 52. Rock singermusician Jim Reid (The Jesus and Mary Chain) is 50. Actor Michael Cudlitz is 47. Rock singer Dexter Holland (The Offspring) is 46. Actor-comedian Mystro Clark is 45. Actor Jason Gould is 45. Movie director Andy Wachowski is 44. Actress Jennifer Ehle is 42. Actor Patrick Fischler is 42.
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Toaster oven sparks high-rise fire

DAILY JOURNAL STAFF REPORT

Police reports
Blooming thief
Flower pots worth approximately $100 were taken on the 400 block of Taylor Street in San Bruno before 12:58 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27.

Fire crews descended on a high-rise apartment building near downtown San Mateo yesterday morning after a toaster oven caught re in an eighth-oor kitchen, quickly spreading to the cabinets. The buildings sprinkler system was activated and contained most of the ames by the time reghters arrived on scene, about four minutes after the re was reported. The re was on the eighth oor of the Stratford, at 601 Laurel Ave., and crews from Foster City and Central County re responded to the scene as well. Crews responded to the re at about 10:30 a.m. and were on scene for about two hours. Once on scene, reghters completed extinguishing the re and started salvage work. Residents on the eighth oor were evacuated to the seventh oor but there were no injuries and no one was transported to the hospital, said San Mateo Battalion Chief Joe Novelli. Estimated loss from the re is about $75,000 and re and water damaged ve units, Novelli said. The Stratford is a senior-living complex.

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Petty theft. A petty theft occurred on the 900 block of Inverness Drive before 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26. Petty theft. A petty theft occurred on the 1100 block of Old County Road before 11:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 26. Vandalism. Vandalism occurred on the 200 block of Club Drive before 1:16 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24. Hit and run. A hit and run occurred on the 300 block of Torino Drive before 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24. Hit and run. A hit and run occurred on the 1300 block of Eaton Avenue before 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24. Petty theft. Petty theft occurred on the 1300 block of Laurel Street before 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21. Stolen vehicle. A vehicle was reported stolen on the 100 block of Glenn Way before 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6.

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Fireghters responded to a small kitchen re started by a toaster oven at the Stratford condominiums near downtown San Mateo yesterday morning.

Teen trio pleads not guilty to stabbing

By Michelle Durand
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

BELMONT
Theft. Items were taken from a store on El Camino Real before 6:27 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22. Vandalism. The windshield of a car was broken on Sixth Avenue before 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22. Stolen vehicle. A rental vehicle was reported stolen on El Camino Real before 1:32 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22.

Three of four teens accused of repeatedly stabbing of a Redwood City man earlier this month pleaded not guilty yesterday to attempted murder while a fourth awaits transfer from Anaheim where he was recently arrested on suspicion of the same charges. Jose Antonio Jiminez-Hernandez and Billi Ruben Antonio, both 18-year-old Redwood City residents, and Bryan Alexander Morales, 19, of Redwood City, are each charged with attempted murder, being an accessory to a felony and acting to further a street gang. On Wednesday, each pleaded not guilty and waived

their right to a speedy trial. They return to court March 8 for a preliminary hearing, a date set far enough in advance to accommodate the return of 18-year-old Jose Luis Segurasuarez. Segurasuarez remained at large following the Dec. 13 attack but was arrested on a no-bail warrant in Southern California last week. According to prosecutors, the four teens stabbed the victim several times in the abdomen at approximately 4:30 p.m. that day on the 800 block of Brewster Avenue. Witnesses reported seeing two males jump out of a gold car, stab the man and ee the area. Police located a car matching the vehicle description at a home in the 2600 block of Marlborough Avenue and ultimately arrested

the three teens inside based on their statements. The victim was hospitalized with critical injuries. The three teens remain in custody without bail.
Michelle Durand can be reached by email: michelle@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 102.

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Obama toils while GOP roars

By Charles Babington
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Local briefs
Man killed in Devils Slide motorcycle accident IDd
The San Mateo County Coroners Office has released the name of a man killed in a motorcycle crash on state Highway 1 near Devils Slide Tuesday afternoon. Nicolas Eric Narag, a 31-yearold from Los Angeles, has been identified as the man killed while on his motorcycle, according to the Coroners Office. The crash involving a 1998 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2001 Toyota pickup truck was reported on Highway 1 just south of Devils Slide near Pacifica at 2:52 p.m., according to the CHP. Narag was killed after apparently speeding north on the highway. He was apparently unable to negotiate a turn and crashed into the road as his motorcycle tipped, the CHP said. After hitting the road, he and the motorcycle slid and collided into the front of the Toyota, driven by a 43-year-old Vacaville man. The motorcycle came to a rest on the right shoulder of southbound Highway 1 while Narag continued sliding before stopping on the shoulder, north of the bike. He was killed in the crash, the CHP said. The Toyota driver, who had been driving south, stopped at the scene. He was not injured in the crash, according to the CHP. The crash prompted the closure of northbound traffic on the highway at Montara State Beach, while southbound traffic was stopped at Linda Mar Boulevard in Pacifica. The road reopened around 5 p.m.

DES MOINES, Iowa One presidential campaign claims an impressive effort in Iowa this year: eight ofces opened, 350,000 phone calls to potential supporters and 1,280 events to recruit and train volunteers. Its not Mitt Romney or Newt Gingrich or Ron Paul. Its Obama for America, the presidents re-election campaign, which badly wants to win this battleground state in November, as it did in 2008. The Republicans are here today, gone tomorrow, said Obama volunteer Pat Walters, of Johnston, a suburb of Des Moines. Weve been doing this since 2009. Next Tuesdays Republican caucus has dominated political conversations. Largely overlooked is that Obama is running unopposed in the Democratic caucus the same night. Its a dramatically different scene from four years ago, when Obama set his course for the White House by beating John Edwards and Hillary Rodham Clinton after months of intense campaigning in Iowa. Obama can coast as far as this years nomination is concerned. But Iowa remains a general election swing state, and no one assumes his 9-point win here over John McCain in 2008 will give him a cushion next November. Obamas campaign never entirely left Iowa or several other competitive states, where he hopes relentless organizing can overcome a weak economy and his mixed record of fullling campaign pledges in the face of strong GOP opposition in Congress. If thousands of volunteers ocked to Obamas 2008 campaign, this time hes having to work a bit harder to recruit and energize them. People say, The mood is different this time, its not the same, said Peggy Whitworth, an Obama volunteer in Cedar Rapids. Well of course its not the same. But its not about mood or feeling. Its about the future of the country. Whitworth, 69, said she joins other Obama volunteers four hours every Tuesday night, and sometimes on other evenings as well, to telephone potential supporters. Many say they will vote for Obama again, she said, and some volunteer to help the campaign. But some are disappointed or angry that the president fell short on campaign promises such as ending the Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy, and bringing a greater spirit of bipartisanship to Washington.

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Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul speaks to supporters at a campaign stop at the Iowa Speedway in Newton,Iowa.

Paul gets front-runners welcome

By David Espo
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEWTON, Iowa Texas Rep. Ron Paul received a welcome betting a man with a suddenly serious chance to win next weeks Iowa Republican presidential caucuses as he arrived in the state Wednesday for a nal burst of campaigning. His rivals attacked him, one by one. If the 76-year-old libertarianleaning conservative was bothered, he didnt let it show. He unleashed a television commercial that hit Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. In his remarks, he lumped all his rivals into one unappealing category. Theres a lot of status quo politicians out there, Paul told a crowd of a few dozen potential caucus-goers who turned out to hear him on the grounds of the Iowa Speedway. If you pick another status quo politician nothings going to change. The audience applauded, but by

days end, it appeared that yet another contender might be rising. According to public and private polls, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is gaining ground in the nal days of the race, yet another unpredictable turn in a fast-changing caucus campaign. We have the momentum, he proclaimed. The politicking was unending. Two politically active pastors in Iowas robust evangelical conservative movement disclosed an effort to persuade either Santorum or Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota to quit the race and endorse the other. Otherwise, like-minded people will be divided and water down their impact, said Rev. Cary Gordon, a Sioux City minister and a leader among Iowas social conservatives. There was no sign either contender was interested. For months, Romney has remained near or at the top of public opinion surveys in Iowa, as Bachmann, Texas Gov. Rick Perry,

businessman Herman Cain and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich rose briey to challenge him. Romney has bent without breaking in the face of each challenge, benefitting from his own wellfunded campaign, attack advertisements funded by deep-pocketed allies and the missteps of his challengers. Pauls surge represents the latest threat, and in some respects, the unlikeliest, coming from a man whose views on abortion, the war in Iraq, Iran and other issues are at odds with those of most Republicans. At the same time, his anti-government appeal appears to tap into the desire of a frustrated electorate for profound change in an era of high unemployment and an economy that has only slowly recovered from the recession. In the last couple of weeks I fell into Ron Pauls camp, said Bob Colby, of Newton, who spent 21 years in the military and is a former employee at a now-shuttered Maytag plant in town.

Mom pushed to ground while walking

A woman walking with her child in a stroller on the Highway 1 pedestrian trail was assaulted and pushed to the ground Tuesday evening, according to the San Mateo County Sheriffs Office. At approximately 7:30 p.m., the woman was walking on the trail between Kelly Avenue and Filbert Street in Half Moon Bay with her 2-year-old child in a stroller. She had placed her cellphone in her jacket pocket after receiving a text message and was carrying her purse on her shoulder when she was pushed from behind, according to the Sheriffs Office. Both the woman and the suspect were knocked to the ground and the woman had her jacket pulled. The suspect fled north on the trail when the child started crying. She received a bruise to the knee but was otherwise OK. The child was not knocked over. There is no suspect description, according to the Sheriffs Office.

Bikers, pedestrians to share Golden Gate Bridge sidewalk

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SAN FRANCISCO Bikers and pedestrians will again share the same sidewalk across the Golden Gate Bridge starting in January.

The spans west sidewalk, which is normally reserved for cyclists during certain hours, will be closed for construction for almost three months on Jan. 9. That means cyclists and pedestrians will have to

share the east sidewalk. Bridge ofcials say the closure is prompted by construction to improve a section of a trail that connects state parkland with the span. The west sidewalk should reopen

on April 1. Bicyclists and pedestrians have been forced to share the same sidewalk at other times this year, as crews completed seismic retrofit work and repainted the bridges cables.

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illsdale High School senior Christine Amistad was appointed as a member of the San Mateo Youth Commission by Carole Groom, president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. Amistad, an advanced placement scholar and active community volunteer student, will attend monthly meetings at the county seat of government at County Center and serve in subcommittees focused on helping diverse populations and citizens, especially youth, throughout San Mateo County. Amistad is active in basketball and theater productions at Hillsdale High School. She hopes to pursue a degree in the medical eld in college. *** San Mateo Elks Lodge No. 1112 made a difference in the community in October when it surprised local teachers with cases of paper and pencils. Donations were made to the following elementary schools: In San Mateo: Parkside, Borel, Sunnybrae and Beresford; in Burlingame: Roosevelt, McKinley and Washington; and in Millbrae, Lomita Park. *** Serra High School seniors Rohan Acharya and Danny Shea are seminalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Acharya, a resident of Redwood Shores, will pursue engineering next year in college. Shea, a San Bruno resident, plans to study psychology. In September, ofcials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 seminalists in the 57th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors will have an opportunity to continue in the competition for 8,300 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $34 million. *** Seven Serra High School seniors were named Commended Students in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. Kevin Arms (San Mateo), Faraz Fatemi (Foster City), Luke Longinotti (Burlingame), Jacob Goell (Foster City), Michael Glassmoyer (Redwood City), Nathan Zimmerer (San Carlos) and SeanPatrick Zurcher (Foster City) learned of the honor at the end of September. About 34,000 Commended Students were recognized across the nation for exceptional aca-

demic promise. Commended Students placed among the top ve percent of more than 1.5 million teenagers who entered the 2012 competition by taking the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). *** In the fall, the Sequoia High School Alumni Association awarded $5,440 to teachers at Sequoia High School under its annual Cherokee Grants program as well as $125 to the Cheer Team. The Cherokee Grants program was established to fund the purchase of instructional equipment, materials or services that are not included in the current Sequoia Union High School District budget. Grant applications are given to every Sequoia High School teacher. The Cherokee Grants Committee studies each request and makes a decision as to how money can best be spent to benet the most students or the most worthy programs. This year, 22 teachers have been awarded grants to fully fund or help contribute to items and programs including a class set and audio CD sets of a book regarding immigration for International Baccalaureate Spanish, a eld trip to Ardenwood Farm in Fremont for special education, a trip to France for the French class, art supplies for the art program, a eld trip to the Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco for special education, books for English literature, white boards for ninth-grade algebra support, geometric solid gures for geometry, subscrip-

Approximately 1,000 students in the San Mateo area received free dental screenings in October with the help of ACS,A Xerox Company.ACS teams with dental organizations across the U.S to educate at-risk children on proper dental care to help them avoid oral health problems.In October, students were screened at two schools, Sunset Ridge Elementary in Pacica and Horrall Elementary School in San Mateo.For many children,the free screenings are their rst dental checkup.Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease,according to the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatricians. Children from low-income families get twice as many cavities as their peers,and according to the U.S.Surgeon General,kids miss nearly two million days of school a year due to dental problems.
tions for the French class, motivational posters for mathematics, graphing calculator software for mathematics, registration fee to attend the National Association of College Admissions Counseling for the guidance department, a subscription for World Language, CD players and batteries and battery chargers and carrying cases for books on CD for English reading special day class, training and support for interdisciplinary work for English language development/mathematics/art, stuttering severity instrument for special education, newspaper staff attendance at the National High School Journalism Convention in Seattle for journalism, sewing machines for the clothing class, a 50-inch plasma HDTV for dance and physical education dance classes and a trip for rst generation college students to tour colleges in Northern California and Oregon for the Advanced Via Individual Determination class. Anyone who would like to support the program can send a check to the Sequoia High School Alumni Association, P.O. Box 2534, Redwood City, CA 94064, stipulating that the funds are to be used for the Cherokee Grants program or via PayPal on the Associations website.
Class notes is a column dedicated to school news. It is compiled by education reporter Heather Murtagh. You can contact her at (650) 344-5200, ext. 105 or at heather@smdailyjournal.com.

State pesticide use rises after years of decline

FRESNO Pesticide use in California rose in 2010 after declining for four consecutive years, according to state data released Wednesday. The data released by the Department of Pesticide Regulation shows an increase of nearly 10 percent in pounds of pesticide used from 2009 to 2010. More than 173 million pounds were applied statewide, an increase of nearly 15 million pounds from the previous year. Most of the growth in use was in production agriculture, where applications increased by 12 million pounds. The increase reected a 15 percent jump in acres treated with pesticides a total of 75 million acres were treated in 2010.

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Govt to pay family $17.8M for jet crash
SAN DIEGO A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the U.S. government to pay $17.8 million to a family that lost four members when a Marine Corps ghter jet crashed into their San Diego home in 2008. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Millers ruling came after a nonjury trial between the Department of Justice and the family, who sought $56 million for emotional and monetary loss. Don Yoon lost his 36-year-old wife, Youngmi Lee Yoon; his 15-month-old daughter, Grace; his 2-month-old daughter, Rachel; and his 59-year-old mother-in-law, Seokim Kim Lee, who was visiting from Korea to help her eldest daughter take care of their children.

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Thursday Dec. 29, 2011

Economists: Obamas policies mediocre

By Paul Wiseman and Derek Kravitz
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NASA probes to arrive at the moon over New Years
LOS ANGELES The New Years countdown to the moon has begun. NASA said Wednesday that its twin spacecraft were on course to arrive back-to-back at the moon after a 3 1/2-month journey. Were on our way there, said project manager David Lehman of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which manages the $496 million mission. The Grail probes short for Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory wont land on the lunar surface. Instead, they were poised to slip into orbit to study the uneven lunar gravity eld. Grail-A was scheduled to arrive on New Years Eve, followed by Grail-B on New Years Day. Lehman said team members wont celebrate until both probes are safely in orbit.

WASHINGTON President Barack Obama gets mediocre marks for his handling of the economy, and Mitt Romney easily outpolls his Republican rivals in an Associated Press survey of economists. The economy and who bears responsibility for it is likely to be a decisive issue when voters to go the polls next November. The economy is still struggling to recover from the Great Recession of 2007-2009. The housing market remains weak, and a debt crisis in Europe threatens growth in 2012. The unemployment rate is at a recession-level 8.6 percent, up from 7.8 percent when Obama took ofce in January 2009. That month, the recession was already more than a year old. Half of the 36 economists who responded to the Dec. 14-20 AP survey rated Obamas economic policies fair. And 13 called them poor. Just ve of the economists gave the president good marks. None rated him as excellent. The economists criticisms vary. Some say Obama was distracted by his health care overhaul. Others say his $862 billion stimulus program was poorly designed. Still others fault him for not pushing for an even bigger stimulus when the economy proved weaker than expected. The AP economists expect economic growth to pick up to 2.4 percent next year. That would be an improvement from the under-2 percent growth expected for 2011. But the economists foresee little improvement a dip to 8.4 percent in the unemployment rate by Election Day. Asked which of the Republican presidential candidates would do the best job managing

Three miners rescued from Tennessee mine after fire

NEW MARKET, Tenn. A re broke out inside a zinc mine in Tennessee on Wednesday, trapping three miners inside for about three hours before they were rescued, authorities said. Two other miners below ground were injured by smoke inhalation. The three miners were trapped by smoke and needed respirators before they could leave the mine. A rescue team helped them out and they appeared unharmed, though they were taken to a hospital as a precaution, said Tim Wilder of the Jefferson County EMA. They looked about as good as expected for being underground for three hours, he said. Wilder said the miners had been in contact with authorities by couldnt leave because the smoke was so thick.

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the economy, two thirds of the economists named Romney, one chose former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. The rest didnt pick anyone at all. Allen Sinai, president of Decision Economics, says Romney, who ran a private equity rm before turning to politics, is the hands down choice among Republican presidential contenders squaring off in the Jan. 3 Iowa caucuses.
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How Trees Benet Our Health While Absorbing Air Pollutants

By Paul Larson
MILLBRAE As a Past President of the Millbrae Lions Club I was recently asked to take on the position of Tree Planting Chairman. It is a goal of the current Lions Clubs International President for all Lions Clubs across the world to plant one million trees during the 2011-2012 term. This new responsibility reminded me of a plan I had in the back of my mind to donate a number of trees on behalf of the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS for planting on several sparsely landscaped strips at Saint Dunstans Church in Millbrae. Ive always been a fan of planting trees, and my new task as Tree Planting Chair gave me an excuse to follow through with this previous goal. I immediately put my plan into action, so as of this writing 17 good sized Redwood Trees have already been planted at Saint Dunstans which will grow up tall and lush (see the picture to the right of me with one of the trees on the day they were planted). Trees are a major life sustaining feature of our planet. They not only help secure the ground they are planted in, but are the home to countless numbers of species. Trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) in addition to other harmful pollutants from the atmosphere, and during photosynthesis they release the oxygen we breathe. An acre of trees absorbs enough CO2 over one year to equal the amount produced by driving a car 26,000 miles. If everyone reading this article planted one new tree at their home it would not only create a noticeable improvement in everyones quality of life but also would benefit future generations.

Historically San Mateo County had a vast population of healthy old growth Redwood Trees. In the 1800s a large portion of these tall majestic trees were cut down to feed the quickly growing need for lumber in the up and coming city of San Francisco. During this gold rush period little was known of the benefits in keeping these trees alive and healthy. Realistically we still need lumber today, and now the lumber industry regularly replaces the trees they harvest with new young trees. Trees are a good renewable resource if used in a responsible manner, and many more trees have to be planted than harvested to support societys needs. We all have a chance to help by planting our own new trees and replacing those which may be unhealthy or have died. Tying this topic into our role at the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS is easy. Wood is used in caskets, urns, paper and other items needed for funerals. The CO2 absorbed by trees is permanently locked into the wood used to craft these items therefore keeping it out of the atmosphere. My goal is to keep planting trees where ever I find the need as to help replenish this vitally essential and health-nourishing resource. If you ever wish to discuss cremation, funeral matters or want to make preplanning arrangements please feel free to call me and my staff at the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS in Millbrae at (650) 588-5116 and we will be happy to guide you in a fair and helpful manner. For more info you may also visit us on the internet at:

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or the record, state Sen. Joe Simitian is not the brainchild behind the there oughta be a law contest that is sweeping the nation. That distinction should go to Lynne Leach, a former Republican state assemblywoman out of Walnut Creek, and her staff who started the contest in 1999, before Simitian rst took state ofce. Jennifer Allen, who worked for the Assembly Republican Caucus at the time, developed the program for Leach to use as outreach to her district. The contest is now used by lawmakers across the country. *** In 2011, the Belmont Police Department responded to 24 complaints related to the citys smoking ordinance, however, no citations were issued. Code enforcement ofcers also deal with resident complaints related to the ordinance that bans smoking in public places and apartment buildings. The Daily Journal hopes to get a more complete picture of how the city enforces the ordinance in the coming weeks. The City Council approved the anti-smoking law, one of the strictest in the country, back in 2007. *** The group of new laws hitting Jan. 1 include new regulations for child automobile safety seats. All children ages 8 and under must be properly buckled into a car seat or booster seat in the back seat. The previous law required that children remain in a booster seat until the age of 6, or until they weighed 60 pounds.

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Abortion,immigration F changes in 2012 laws

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Reporters notebook
Children 8 years or older may use the vehicle seat belts if they are tall enough for the belt system to t properly; otherwise, they should continue to use a booster seat. If your child is placing the shoulder belt behind their arm or back, this is a sign that he or she may still need a booster. For more information contact your local CHP Ofce at cdph.ca.gov/vosp. *** The Redwood City Police Department is reminding residents that shooting guns into the air at the strike of midnight Saturday in celebration of New Years is not only illegal, it can hurt or kill people. The reminder is in response to celebrations in years past in which people would shoot guns in celebration. Operation Silent Night has diminished the amount of such gunre over the years. *** The Youth Services Center has been overwhelmed with community support and yarn donations after a Daily Journal article on the knitting efforts of its high security wing wards. The knitting has now expanded to other units, increasing even more the number of beanies and scarves the teens are making to donate to Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital and St. Anthonys in San Francisco.
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Girls seeking abortions in New Hampshire must rst tell their parents or a judge, employers in Alabama must verify new workers U.S. residency, and California students will be the rst in the country to receive mandatory lessons about the contributions of gays and lesbians under state laws set to take effect at the start of 2012. Many laws reect the nations concerns over immigration, the cost of government and the best way to protect and benet young people, including regulations on sports concussions. Alabama, with the countrys toughest immigration law, is enacting a key provision requiring all employers who do business with any government entity to use a federal system known as E-Verify to check that all new employees are in the country legally. Georgia is putting a similar law into effect requiring any business with 500 or more employees to use E-Verify to check the employment eligibility of new hires. The requirement is being phased in, with all employers with more than 10 employees to be included by July 2013. Supporters said they wanted to deter illegal immigrants from coming to Georgia by making it tougher for them to work. Critics said that changes to immigration law should come at the federal level and that portions of the law already in effect are already hurting Georgia. It is destroying Georgias economy and it is destroying the fabric of our social network in South Georgia, Paul Bridges, mayor of the

onion-farming town of Uvalda, said in November. He is part of a lawsuit challenging the new law. Tennessee will also require businesses to ensure employees are legally authorized to work in the U.S. but exempts employers with ve or fewer workers and allows them to keep a copy of the new hires drivers license instead of using E-Verify. A South Carolina law would allow ofcials to yank the operating licenses of businesses that dont check new hires legal status through Everify. A federal judge last week blocked parts of the law that would have required police to check the immigration status of criminal suspects or people stopped for trafc violations they think might be in the country illegally, and that would have made it a crime for illegal immigrants to transport or house themselves. California is also addressing illegal immigration, but with a bill that allows students who entered the country illegally to receive private nancial aid at public colleges. Many laws aim to protect young people. In Colorado, coaches will be required to bench players as young as 11 when theyre believed to have suffered a head injury. The young athletes will also need medical clearance to return to play. The law also requires coaches in public and private schools and even volunteer Little League and Pop Warner football coaches to take free annual online training to recognize the symptoms of a concussion. At least a dozen other states have enacted similar laws with the support of the National Football League.

No DUI for 49ers receiver

San Francisco 49er Antonio Bryant avoided a charge of driving under the inuence during a quiet arraignment the week of Dec. 30, 2006 because the wide receiver refused to take a eld sobriety test after San Mateo police ofcers pulled him over for allegedly speeding on Highway 101 the prior month. Instead, Bryant, 25, was charged with reckless driving and resisting arrest in the Nov. 19, 2006 incident. Both charges are misdemeanors which let Bryant and his attorney avoid his scheduled court appearance by lling out paperwork for the court clerk.

of the company was owned or controlled by U.S. citizens. The decision disappointed local ofcials who emphasized the amount of work already put into the deal and the local revenue, jobs and taxes the airline would provide. Under federal law, a U.S. airline must prove that the president, two-thirds of the board of directors, and at least 75 percent of the voting interest are made up of U.S. citizens.

Iraqis execute Saddam

Saddam Hussein, the shotgun-waving dictator who ruled Iraq with a remorseless brutality for a quarter-century and was driven from power by a U.S.-led war that left his country in shambles, was taken to the gallows and executed the week of Dec. 30, 2006, Iraqi state-run television reported.
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Feds deny Virgin America

Burlingame-based Virgin America was tentatively denied rights to operate by the U.S. Department of Transportation the week of Dec. 30, 2006 until it could prove 75 percent

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established gambling industry a competitive advantage that would threaten tribal casino profits. Some California tribes are leading the charge to move gambling to the Internet, while other tribes oppose that step. And card clubs and horse racing tracks want a piece of any online business, as well. Californians should also not overlook the many tough issues the Legislature needs to resolve before anyone can legally wager from a home computer. The state needs to clarify whether federal law even permits the state to take this step. A 2006 federal law banned gambling over the Internet, but may allow states to permit online gambling within their borders or may not. Simply assuming the state would not violate federal law is risky, at best. Legislators would also need to determine whether approving online gambling would violate existing tribal compacts, as some tribes contend. Abrogating those compacts would cost the state revenue it now gets from tribal casinos about $263 million to the states general fund this fiscal year. Legislators would need to decide what games to allow on the Internet, as some factions want to authorize more than just poker. And then there is the question of who among the many different interests gets the rights to run online games and reap the profits. Nor is gambling a fix for the states economic woes. Politicians play up the possibility of new revenue when addressing online gambling, but the reality rarely matches the rhetoric. Lottery proponents sold the state lottery to voters in 1984 as a windfall for education, but the lottery provides only about 1.5 cents of every education dollar. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2007 said new tribal gambling compacts he negotiated would bring in an extra $500 million a year to state coffers but the actual income never reached that level. Any potential revenue is a side benefit, not a justification for authorizing online gambling. Internet gambling is likely inevitable at some point. But legislators should ensure that the states approach carefully considers all the consequences, and is not merely a rush to help wealthy special interests reap larger profits. he most annoying word of 2011 is whatever. Seriously? Like, right. The Marist Institute of Public Opinion announced earlier this month that in a phone survey of adults, whatever reigned supreme as the most annoying word in the English language this year. The honor is the third consecutive for the eight-letter gem meaning it continues its dominance as the word most likely to make folks prefer the sound of ngernails across a chalkboard. Just sayin. The poll found 38 percent of respondents, or roughly four in 10, hate the word. Coming in second is like with 20 percent followed by you know at 19 percent, just saying with 11 percent and seriously with 7 percent. According to pollsters, 5 percent arent sure what word deserves the verbal chopping block. Seriously? Unsure? That just means they either need to adjust their hearing aids or have gotten incredibly deft at hearing most conversation in the wah-wah pattern of the Charlie Brown teacher. Last year, whatever garnered only 39 percent of votes, enough for rst place but giving up some points to like which nabbed 28 percent. Is the difference Facebook? When somebody is overheard saying they you know, like, I need to go to the mall, do we simply assume the valley girl is clicking the approval button on the shopping centers ofcial online prole? Or, when a gaggle of teens or even adults get together for a chat, do we just accept that the constant insertion of the word into entire sentences sometimes twice! leaves them all sounding like a speech impediment convention. Just sayin. Last years batch of verbal fun, according to poll results, also included you know what I mean, to tell you the truth and actually. Only 3 percent of people were unsure. Guess Facebook was less prolic. That any of these words or phrases can be ruled so obnoxious but retain their popularity isnt that surprising. We are, after all, a pop culture that embraces while mocking creatures like Snooki. But just think what would happen if we somehow managed through a 12-step program and maybe a slow-release patch to completely eliminate this trio from our language. Suddenly, the ability to communicate would plummet. Every exchange would be like an audible Mad Lib, punctuated by blanks in need of lling. While I dont disagree with the top-vote getters to tell you the truth, it is particularly irksome and makes me always ask if the speaker wants me to believe they are otherwise full of it but I wonder about some omissions. What about winning? Charlie Sheen catapulted that singular word into a catch-all for every fabulous, wacky, weird, unexplainable, drug-fueled, goddess-loving summary possible. Even those without benet of tiger blood or warlock skills could suddenly pretend briey they were hip. As if. There is hardly a politician or talking head who doesnt fall back on the ubiquitous at the end of the day although having the nal decision on any subject would be much more awesome at an earlier hour. Or let me be clear. Or it is what it is. If it isnt it, what else is it supposed to be? You know what I mean? Thankfully, society is about done talking to the hand although it will never stop asking whats up or declare Im chillaxin. There also still seems to be room for if you will, ya think? and you dont say? The last is certainly annoying. Of course they said. How else did you hear it? But just as one manys trash is anothers treasure, there is probably a sea of fans who like like and will happily roll their eyes with a bored whatever when presented with this poll. Then there is undoubtedly another laundry list of annoying words and phrases that didnt merit a mention either by pollsters or this humble space. All I can say about that is, my bad.
Michelle Durands column Off the Beat runs every Tuesday and Thursday. She can be reached by email: michelle@smdailyjournal.com or by phone (650) 344-5200 ext. 102. What do you think of this column? Send a letter to the editor: letters@smdailyjournal.com

alifornians should view the upcoming debate over online gambling with no misconceptions: The issue is about private profits, not public policy. Nor is the matter clear cut, as legislators need to settle a series of thorny questions before the state makes any decision. And no one should think that Internet gambling will rescue state finances. A late push this year to legalize online gambling within California stalled, but the issue is already on the legislative radar for the next session. A coalition of casino tribes and card clubs wants the state to make online poker legal. Sen. Harry Reid, D.-Nev., would legalize online gambling nationally. But Californians should be under no illusion that the push for online betting serves some public interest. The driving force is the desire by various private players to grab a share of what they see as a potentially lucrative market. California gambling interests want the state to act before the federal government does. California tribes fear a national bill would give Nevadas well-

Letters to the editor

Consolidation needed in school districts
Editor, The article, Survey shows moderate support for parcel tax in the Dec. 27 edition of the Daily Journal shows the need for the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District to consolidate their operations with adjoining school districts to add efficiency to our education system. The less than overwhelming support for a parcel tax increase shows the voters doubt that our school districts are running efficiently. Voters want our schools to run effectively and will support increased revenue for schools if they see that the school system is demonstrating moves to become more efficient. The savings from unnecessary administrative costs should be redirected into the classrooms to support the teachers that educate our children. In a prior article, it was announced that the Board of Trustees of the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District was not renewing the contract of the current superintendent and instead intended on beginning to search for a replacement superintendent (School board opts for new leadership in the Nov. 15 edition of the Daily Journal). At that time, I wrote that I felt instead of searching for a replacement superintendent, they should be looking to merge with a surrounding district to reduce the administrative costs in our education system. Clearly, San Mateo County does not need to have 21 school districts that have 21 superintendents with all the administrative costs that go along with that type of operating structure. The Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District needs to look at improving efficiencies within our education system which, if done, would bring additional revenue from savings and voter support for a parcel tax. These savings and additional revenue could then go to where they are needed, the classroom and most importantly, our students. endless car and truck traffic, largely agricultural. At times, the air is laced with toxins from low-flying crop-sprayers. At other times, commuter jets add residue to the mix. The valley is blessed with neither wind nor rain to sweep air clean. The health cost: high rates of asthma and other breathing ills, according to the Regional Asthma Management Program and other sources. Im not alone. San Francisco Assemblywoman Fiona Ma has eloquently endorsed high-speed rail for the same reason. Are bullet trains a cure? No, but they would dampen heavy reliance on cars. From high-speed rail critics, Id welcome constructive approaches to better breathing through smarter travel. One strategy might appeal to friends and foes. Upfront federal funding favors building high-speed rail first in the San Joaquin Valley. So lets extend that leg to Sacramento. It would help with the valleys No. 1 health issue. Its also politically savvy to have our state capitol as part of our first venture into high-tech rail. The valleys topography should make for less costly, swifter construction. Plus, wed spare our Peninsula the initial rigors of high-speed rail by letting the valley serve as a laboratory to resolve operational concerns.

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Editor, Some opponents claim high-speed rail would be an overpriced luxury and others, a noisy, land-grabbing intruder in local communities. What critics overlook is the high cost of not having a faster, less stressful alternative to cars or, in some cases, air travel. One high-speed rail credential is hard to contest. It would bring a measure of relief to those kids and seniors especially who struggle to breathe some of Californias foulest air. In the San Joaquin Valley, this pollution comes from seemingly

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Weak day for stocks

Dow 12,151.41 -1.14% Nasdaq 2,589.98 -1.34% S&P 500 1,249.64 -1.25% 10-Yr Bond 1.908 -5.03% Oil (per barrel) 99.589996 Gold 1,566.00
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ups in Europes long-running nancial crisis until leaders there come up with more convincing solutions for paying down their enormous debt loads and keeping the 17-nation currency union intact. We live in a Band-Aid world, Merrill said. Nobody really is addressing underlying issues. European leaders agreed at a summit Dec. 9 to forge closer scal ties over the long term, but investors are still worried that Greece might default on its debt or be forced to leave the euro bloc. A Greek exit from the currency union would likely cause huge disruptions for the countrys economy and losses for European banks that hold Greek government debt. Investors fear that could cascade into another global nancial panic, as happened in 2008 following the collapse of the U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 139.94 points, or 1.1 percent, to 12,151.41. Materials and energy companies led the declines. Alcoa Inc. fell 3 percent and Caterpillar Inc. fell 2.4 percent. With only two more trading days left in the year, markets were thinly populated in a holiday-shortened week. Shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange totaled 2.3 billion, less than half of the usual volume.

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Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Endeavour International Corp., up 97 cents at $8.91 Rodman & Renshaw upgraded the oil and gas company saying its shares may outperform in 2012 on strong production growth. Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp., down 41 cents at $33.35 The pharmaceutical company cut its fourthquarter outlook because of new supply deals it is negotiating for its acne drug Solodyn. Molycorp Inc.,down $3.96 at $24.04 Shares of the rare earth producer fell after China cut its rare earths export quota in an attempt to raise sagging exotic metal prices. Morgan Stanley,down 39 cents at $14.90 The investment bank said that of the 1,600 job cuts announced earlier this month,580 of them will be at its home base in New York. Citigroup Inc.,down 77 cents at $26.13 The bank is selling its Belgian consumer business to Credit Mutuel Nord Europe as it sells off operations outside its core business. Hyperdynamics Corp.,up 11 cents at $2.33 The oil and gas company said that it will resume drilling operations in offshore Guinea after experiencing mechanical issues in midDecember. Nasdaq Arctic Cat Inc.,up $3.94 at $22.93 The snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle maker said that it purchased all of its shares that Suzuki Motor owned for $79.3 million. Cavium Inc.,down 34 cents at $28.14 The chipmaker said fourth-quarter results will be below its previous outlook due to weaker revenue in some of its business units.

NEW YORK Stocks weakened Wednesday, ending a ve-day advance in the S&P 500 index, as new signs of strain emerged in the European banking system. The euro fell to its lowest level against the dollar in nearly a year and Treasurys rallied. The Dow Jones industrial average lost nearly 140 points. The S&P is now negative for the year again, after barely turning positive on Friday. The European Central Bank said banks had parked $590.72 billion with it overnight, surpassing the record set only Monday. That means European banks were less willing to take the risk of making short-term loans to each other, opting instead to earn low interest rates from the ECB. The disclosure also hurt the euro, which fell to $1.291, its lowest level against the dollar since January. The worrying news from the ECB overshadowed two successful auctions of Italian government debt. Italy was able to pay much lower borrowing rates than last month. The strong demand from investors raised hopes that Italy would be able to avoid sinking into a nancial crisis, as smaller countries like Greece and Portugal have. John Merrill, chief investment ofcer at Tanglewood Wealth Management, said markets would remain vulnerable to are-

Retailers see good gains this season

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NEW YORK The holiday shopping season turned out to be two seasons: the Black Friday binge and a last-minute surge. Together, they added up to decent sales gains for retailers. And the doldrums in between showed how shoppers have learned to wait for the discounts they know will come. The days that the American consumer gets excited about 25 percent off

are over, said C. Britt Beemer, chairman of Americas Research Group. Shoppers are keeping their eye on the ball for the big sales events. In November, spending rose 4.1 percent. And from Dec. 1 to Dec. 24, it rose 4.7 percent compared with the same period last year, according to research rm ShopperTrak. A 4 percent increase is considered a healthy season. The higher sales are good news for the economy, because they show shoppers were willing to fund a holiday splurge despite high unemployment and other

lingering economic woes. Consumer spending, including major items such as health care, accounts for 70 percent of the economy. Still, plenty of people are pinched for cash in the slow economic recovery, and they were seeking the best deals, which could squeeze stores profits for the fourth quarter, says Hana Ben-Shabat, a partner in the retail practice of A.T. Kearney, a management consulting rm. Stores have trained even shoppers who are primed to spend to look for a discount.

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Movie crowds dip to 16-year low as apathy lingers
LOS ANGELES Hollywood has more tricks in its bag than ever with digital 3-D and other new lm tools. Yet as the images on screen get bigger and better, movie crowds keep shrinking down to a 16-year low as 2011s lm lineup fell well short of studios record expectations. Through New Years Eve on Saturday, projected domestic revenues for the year stand at $10.2 billion, down 3.5 percent from 2010s, according to box-ofce tracker Hollywood.com. Taking higher ticket prices into account, movie attendance is off even more, with an estimated 1.28 billion tickets sold, a 4.4 percent decline and the smallest movie audience since 1995, when admissions totaled 1.26 billion. Just what has put the movie business in the dumps is anyones guess though safe bets include the tight economy, rising ticket prices, backlash against parades of sequels or remakes, and an almost-limitless inventory of portable and at-home gadgetry to occupy peoples time. The year got off to a dismal start with what could be called an Avatar hangover, when revenue lagged far behind 2010 receipts that had been inated by the huge success of James Camerons sci- sensation.

Against odds, Lipitor became worlds top seller

TRENTON, N.J. Lipitor, the best-selling drug in the history of pharmaceuticals, is the blockbuster that almost wasnt. When it was in development, the cholesterol-lowering medicine was viewed as such an also-ran it almost didnt make it into patient testing. By the time Lipitor went on sale in early 1997, it was the fth drug in a class called statins that lower LDL or bad cholesterol. The class already included three blockbusters, drugs with sales of $1 billion a year or more. Normally, that would make it very tough for a latecomer to sway many doctors and patients to switch. But a 1996 study showed Lipitor reduced bad cholesterol dramatically more than the other statins, from the very start of treatment and even more so over time. A striking graph of those results helped Lipitor sales representatives turn it into the worlds bestselling drug ever, with more than $125 billion in sales over 14 1/2 years.

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majority of the student sections in the county are good, but very few are great. Quick shoutouts go to Sacred Heart Preps Sixth Man, as well as M-As. Burlingame, you get some love too for perhaps the most consistent support. Menlo as well. But far and away my favorite are the boys from Serra High School. More often than not, the Padre student section is on-point with their chants and ll football elds and basketball gyms with great energy. I was on the sideline for an away game against St. Ignatius. Outnumbered 4-to-1, Serras pack of fans did the same thing its players did on the eld to the Wildcats (that, SWEEATTERRSS chant is a classic). Check the score to see what I mean. Snack Shack of the Year Admittedly, I dont frequent snack shacks like I used to. I was a regular connoisseur back in the day. With that said, my nod here goes to the ne people at the South City snack shack. On a cold, rainy day in November, the hot chocolate and rice bowl hit the spot. Honorable mention goes to the chefs at Woodside High the Wildcats take the Burger of the Year award. While not a high school, the best thing I ate while on assignment was a tri-tip sandwich at the Belmont Sports Complex during the District 52 tournament. I heard they have their shack catered though, so Im checking with the judges to see if thats allowed. Best Rivalry There are those rivalries I knew were good coming in, but over the course of the season, a pair stood out as the most heated and theyre both on the soccer pitch. On the girls side, San Mateo and Aragon clashed twice in Bay Division play. In game one at San Mateo, Katelyn Turtletaub came off the bench playing on a bum leg and her play produced the game-winning Dayna Sakuta goal. Aragon wasnt happy, and a couple of weeks later, battled the Bearcats and outworked them for a 3-1 revenge win. There were plenty of hard fouls, trash-talking and extracurricular activities. What sold it for me was, after the 3-1 game, I asked Aragon midelder Kat McAuliffe how much of the win was payback for that 1-0 loss. She said, oh, it was all payback. We stay chilling in Intensity City for a bit and look back at the Burlingame/MenloAtherton rivalry in boys soccer. In Game 1, the Panthers were simply outplayed and outhustled in a 2-1 loss to the Bears, prompting Burlingame Mike Sharabi to say, The next time we see these guys at our place I think its going to be a different result. Turns out, hes not just a coach, but a prophet as well. In Game 2, the Panthers looked like a completely different team, winning 2-1. Once again, plenty of hard fouls, yellow cards and most importantly, quality soccer. Individual Performance of the Year This is a tough one, the list of nominees here is long and theyre all dominating Michael Latu against Hillsdale with 233 yards rushing in the second half including three very long, very awesome touchdowns; Charlotte Pratt and her 16-goal scoring clinic against Willow Glen in a 20-19 double-overtime win (perhaps the Game of the Year); Jordan Richwoods 10strikeout, two-hit masterpiece against Aragon (or any Richwood game for that matter); Thomas Cox of Serra against Burlingame (11 Ks in a 3-1 win). But the winner here is Serras Erich Wilson and his six-touchdown dismantling of Wilcox in the Padres season opener. Wilson touched the ball 12 times in that game half of those he found himself in the end zone. He could have easily scored seven or eight if he hadnt basically sat out the entire second half. Truth is, pick any of Wilsons games in 2011 (244 yards, 4 TDs versus St. Ignatius, 228 3 TDs versus Milpitas) the man was a machine. Wilson is also responsible for the Play of the Year. In the CCS title game against M-A, No. 21 intercepted a pass at the 36-yard line in the fourth quarter. Upon picking the ball off, Wilson ran a clear 53 yards across the eld, juking three Bears along the way, Then, turning a dime, the man bolted down the M-A sideline and glided beautifully and violently down the Bears sideline for the nail in the

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Year one at the wheel of the Sportsmobile

By Julio Lara
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Three-hundred-fifty-seven days ago, I moved a box of belongings some 40 feet over to a vacant desk in the San Mateo Daily Journal ofce. It was then that sports editor Nathan Mollat threw me the keys to the Peninsula Sportsmobile and basically said, dont crash it, my friend. And boy, what a ride its been. It isnt that the San Mateo County sports scene was a foreign thing to me before I spent time corresponding for a couple different newspapers in the past. But year one of my full-time reporter experience has been chock-full of great moments how time ies when youre having fun. Team of the Year The nominees here are plenty from the Menlo-Atherton girls volleyball team, the South City wrestling team, the Menlo boys tennis team, the Terra Nova girls basketball team. The nod here goes to the Serra football team. I considered myself very fortunate to cover the majority of their football games, including their CCS winning game against Menlo-Atherton. Theyre a great collection of athletes and young men who made history and most of the time, looked silky smooth and damn-near unstoppable. Plus, because of the Padres, I made my television debut during halftime of their away win against St. Francis (shoutout to CSN. I hope your ratings didnt take that big of a hit). Awesome Interview of the Year Talking to so many people daily, you can see how one can get hundreds of interviews all mixed up. My nod here goes to a couple that stood out in my mind because of the candid nature that produced some great quotes. First, my favorite postgame interview with a coach was a talk with M-A soccer coach Jacob Pickard following a loss to Burlingame on the away turn of their 2010 season. Pickard didnt mince words, visibly upset at his players performance. On the player-side, El Caminos Trevor Kelly turned what was supposed to be a 15minute Athlete of the Year chat into 50 minutes of sound-bite gold. Its a shame I didnt get to use them all. I left the El Camino campus knowing why so many coaches raved about this young man. Student Section of the Year The

cofn. It was his second insanely-ridiculous run of the game in which he ran clear across the eld, found a crease and was gone the run prompted @CheckkThissOutt (Nathan Mollat to the rest of you) to tweet wow, that was impressive. Understatement City, boss. Female Athlete of the Year Our publication gave San Mateo Karyn Jacobs the honor at the end of the school year, and deservedly so. Jacobs is supremely gifted and fearless as an athlete. Shes one of a few superb three-sport athletes still left in the county they truly are rare considering how many athletes are so sport-specic nowadays. But there were others girls who left great impressions in Year 1. There was no one faster with a ball on her feet than Woodsides Taylor Duffner; no one gutsier (and crazier) than San Mateos Turtletaub; Richwood was the denition of dominating; Terra Novas Terilyn Moe is a stud; Who has bigger hops than Aragons Chanel Joyce? Maybe M-As Seini Moimoi; Lauren Croshaw, also a Don, is a running machine. Male Athlete of the Year Im going to sound like a broken record, but Serras Wilson was just that good. But Id be remise not to mention Kelly from El Camino, Freddy Avis and Jake Bruml of Menlo baseball, Aaron Orr of M-A, Rodrigo Puliceno of Burlingame, Brian Ha of El Camino, Nick Hale of Menlo and Josh Lauese of Sequoia as some of my favorites. Julio Lara can be contacted at (650) 3445200 ext. 109 or emailed at julio@smdailyjournal.com. Folow him on Twitter @julitolara

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six guys at section and two or three guys at state. To that end, Garcia has implemented more conditioning in the swimming pool as opposed to running more as one change in training. Garcia said it saves wear and tear on the body. Serras dual-meet season hasnt gotten off to rousing start as of yet, as the Padres went just 1-4 at the Newark Duals at the beginning of the month, but Roberts, Glauninger and Bo Hall all went 4-1 in their matches. Elias Hernandez, Giovanni DelValle, DeLaRosa and Thodos all went 3-2. The Padres fared much better at the Peninsula Cup, nishing in third after winning back-to-back titles in 2009 and 2010. They took home four individual titles in the process and nished a mere eight points behind champion St. Francis, which is the target Serra is shooting for in the upcoming West Catholic Athletic League season. The Lancers have one of the strongest programs in CCS and if you want to win the WCAL title, it goes through Mountain View. Were going after St. Francis this year. We have a slew of guys at the higher weights that I dont think they can match. Theyre going to have their hands full, Garcia said. Weve been striving to get to their level for a number of years. I think we can make it happen this year. Were denitely going to put out best foot forward, thats for sure. by scoring six unanswered points, with Costello draining the rst of his three 3s on the night to cut the Carlmont decit to two. Costello led the Scots with 15 points. Up 15-11 after one, the Warriors opened the second half with back-to-back buckets as their run-and-gun game was in high gear as it appeared every player the Warriors put on the court could drive and dish. Carlmont ran its half-court offense and more often than not, ended up getting a good look at the basket, but nothing was falling. The Scots were outscored 14-8 in the quarter. Their work on the boards, however, kept the Scots in the game. They pulled down 11 rebounds in the second quarter alone and nished the night with a 41-25 rebounding edge. They really went to work in the second half, *** While Serra may have one of the top teams on the Peninsula, the Padres have not cornered the market on talent. If the Peninsula Athletic League ever put together an all-star team, it would be a threat to do some damage at CCS. Scanning the CCSrank.com site, which ranks the top 20 wrestlers in CCS in every weight class, there are a number of PAL wrestlers who are expecting big things this season. MenloAthertons Andre Delanges has the best shot at CCS title with the No. 2 ranking at 120 pounds. Other top-10 rankings belong to M-As Anthony Andrighetto (No. 8, 106), El Caminos Marlon Diokno (No. 6, 113), South Citys Miguel Rodriguez (No. 6, 138), Burlingames Charlie Guittari (No. 4, 152), Half Moon Bays Joseph Lowman (No. 7, 170) and Capuchino Lucciano Molina (No. 7, 195). Other who received top-20 rankings include: Spencer Boling (Half Moon Bay, 113), Manny Borrego (Terra Nova) and Tim Liang (Mills) at 120; Zack Skiles (Terra Nova) and Anwar Halteh (El Camino) at 132; Dante Francesconi (Woodside) at 152; Arthur Georgiyev (South City) and Billy Hamilton (Half Moon Bay) at 160; Josh Stone (El Camino) at 170; Sequoias Peter Johnson at 182; MillsAria Assemi at 195; El Caminos Jose Mercardo at 220 and Terra Novas Sean Olsen at heavyweight. coming up with 22 rebounds. George Abinader pulled down 11 boards for Carlmont, with nine coming in the second half. Hobbs grabbed nine. Carlmont nally found a rhythm in the second half. Unfortunately, the Scots still could not slow down Yerba Buena. The third quarter was more of a track meet, with both teams running up and down the court. Carlmont nally started attacking the rim and started to see more shots roll in. The Scots outscored Yerba Buena 16-13 in the third quarter and trailed by only seven going into the nal eight minutes. At halftime time, I told them, These guys arent going to hold the ball, Low said. Theyre going to give you a chance (to mount a comeback).

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the Padres believe they have the man to take them to the next level. Garcia has wrestling in his blood. He wrestled on the Overfelt title teams in the mid- to late-80s, wrestled in college, as well as internationally. He even wrestled in a couple open tournaments just last year. Its a young mans game, Garcia said. Garcia takes over the program after ve years as a varsity assistant, as coach for Serras freshmen and junior varsity squads. The Padres are hoping a new approach to training will prevent the burnout and fatigue they experienced during the postseason last year. The Padres went into CCS with a No. 5 ranking, but left with a disappointing 15th-place nish. I think I trained them too hard (last year). We were doing double days, Garcia said. Now, its just two hours and 30 minutes. Were trying to be more practical and strategic with our practice plan. Said Klobuchar: At CCS, we saw how we didnt work out to our potential. We peaked in February and in CCS we didnt really have a good showing. This year, our goal is place ve or

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How did we stay in this game? Low asked. It was great the kids showed some competitiveness to want to make it a game. If the Scots could have found a bit more offense in the rst half, they might have had an easier time at the end. Carlmont scored 38 points second half after just 19 in the opening 16 minutes. But an inability to stop Rivera and Carlmonts 7 of 24 shooting, the Scots found themselves in a 29-19 hole at halftime. Yerba Buena tried to run away early, opening the game with a 13-4 run fueled by three 3s from Rivera. The Scots stayed in the game

SAN JOSE Andrew Ebbett redirected Kevin Bieksas shot into the net at 3:23 of overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night. Daniel Sedin and Ryan Kesler also scored for the Canucks, who won their second straight and for the fth time in six games. Roberto Luongo made 33 saves and improved to 9-1-1 in his last 11 games. Logan Couture and Joe Thornton scored for the Sharks, who lost their second straight after a four-game winning streak. Antti Niemi stopped 28 shots. The Sharks were unable to take advantage of two power plays in the nal ve minutes of regulation. Daniel Sedin gave the Canucks a 1-0 lead midway through the rst period, picking up a pass from twin brother Henrik behind the net and forcing a wraparound into the net. Kesler made it 2-0 early in the second with a power-play goal, scoring off a rebound of Alexander Edlers shot. Kesler has scored in consecutive games twice this season. Couture brought the Sharks within 2-1 midway through the second off an odd-man rush he created with an intercepted pass. He played give-and-go with Patrick Marleau for the score. Thornton scored a power-play goal ve minutes later to tie it. Marleau blocked Edler from getting to the puck behind the net following a faceoff, allowing Thornton a clear path to the net. NOTES: Sharks D Douglas Murray returned after missing 10 games with a wrist injury. ... The Sharks outshot Vancouver 16-4 in the third period.

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the Red Sox obtained the All-Star closer and outelder Ryan Sweeney from the Oakland Athletics for outfielder Josh Reddick, infield prospect Miles Head and minor league pitcher Raul Alcantara. In the deal, first reported by ESPN, Bailey gives the Red Sox a reliable ninth-inning guy to replace the departed Jonathan Papelbon, who signed a $50 million, four-year contract as a free agent with the Philadelphia Phillies in November. The 27-year-old Bailey has three saves in four appearances at Fenway Park in his three major-league seasons. The one that sticks out the most was my rst save opportunity this year was against the Red Sox, Bailey said in a conference call. I actually blew that save. From what I remember, theres nothing like the atmosphere of running into the game from the bullpen at Fenway Park. A New Jersey native and offseason resident of Connecticut, Bailey is excited about coming back east. He already knows Valentine, who lives in Stamford, Conn., and hosted several events for the pediatric cancer foundation of Bailey and former teammate Craig Breslow. Bobby and I are good friends, Bailey said. It just kind of helps knowing someone going in. Bailey the 2009 AL Rookie of the Year, who made the All-Star team that season and again in 2010 had been the subject of trade talk this offseason. The right-hander went 0-4 with a 3.24 ERA and 24 saves in 41 2-3 innings and 42 appearances this year. He spent time on the disabled list for the second straight season, pitching for the rst time in 2011 on May 29 after being sidelined with a strained right forearm. Im feeling good, he said. This

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BOSTON For Andrew Bailey, coming in from the bullpen at Fenway Park is a special feeling. Hell experience that a lot more next season. New manager Bobby Valentine found his new Andrew Bailey man for the back end of the Boston bullpen on Wednesday when

is my rst healthy offseason Ive had since Ive been in the big leagues. In his career, he is 7-10 with a 2.07 ERA and 75 saves in 84 opportunities. In 2010, Oakland led the AL in ERA (3.56) and shutouts (17) while holding opponents to a .245 batting average. Bailey becomes the fourth key pitcher traded this month for the rebuilding As, who dealt starter Trevor Cahill and reliever Breslow to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Dec. 9 and then sent left-handed starter Gio Gonzalez to Washington last week.

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NHL STANDINGS
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division W N.Y.Rangers 22 Philadelphia 21 Pittsburgh 21 New Jersey 20 N.Y.Islanders 11 Northeast Division W Boston 24 Toronto 18 Ottawa 17 Buffalo 17 Montreal 14 Southeast Division W Florida 19 Winnipeg 17 Washington 18 Tampa Bay 15 Carolina 12 L 9 10 11 15 17 L 9 14 15 16 16 L 11 14 15 17 20 OT 4 4 4 1 6 OT 1 4 5 3 7 OT 7 5 2 3 6 Pts 48 46 46 41 28 Pts 49 40 39 37 35 Pts 45 39 38 33 30 GF 103 119 118 100 77 GF 121 113 113 97 94 GF 99 100 104 95 97 GA 76 104 93 104 111 GA 64 118 128 106 103 GA 101 105 106 117 127

NFL GLANCE
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
East y-New England N.Y.Jets Buffalo Miami South y-Houston Tennessee Jacksonville Indianapolis North x-Baltimore x-Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland West Denver Oakland San Diego Kansas City W 12 8 6 5 W 10 8 4 2 W 11 11 9 4 W 8 8 7 6 L 3 7 9 10 L 5 7 11 13 L 4 4 6 11 L 7 7 8 9 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 Pct .800 .533 .400 .333 Pct .667 .533 .267 .133 Pct .733 .733 .600 .267 Pct .533 .533 .467 .400 PF 464 360 351 310 PF 359 302 224 230 PF 354 312 328 209 PF 306 333 368 205 PA 321 344 385 296 PA 255 295 316 411 PA 250 218 299 294 PA 383 395 351 335

NBA STANDINGS
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division W New York 1 New Jersey 1 Toronto 1 Philadelphia 1 Boston 0 Southeast Division W Miami 3 Atlanta 2 Orlando 1 Charlotte 1 Washington 0 Central Division W Indiana 2 Cleveland 1 Chicago 1 Milwaukee 1 Detroit 0 L 1 1 1 1 3 L 0 0 1 1 2 L 0 1 1 1 2 Pct .500 .500 .500 .500 .000 Pct 1.000 1.000 .500 .500 .000 Pct 1.000 .500 .500 .500 .000 GB 1 1/2 GB 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 2 1/2 GB 1 1 1 2

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vs. vs.Capitals Columbus 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. CSN-CAL CSN-CAL

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LOCAL SCOREBOARD
BOYSBASKETBALL Capuchino 65,Pacheco 54 Pacheco 7 18 11 18 54 Capuchino 14 21 14 16 65 Pacheco Dominic 4 0-0 11,Lakhan 3 0-0 6, Edgar 3 0-0 7,Daniel 4 1-4 12,Leondre 3 2-2 10, Alsort 1 0-0 2,Paul 3 0-0 6,Totals 21 3-6 54; Capuchino Veridiano 9 4-5 23,Ababseh 2 0-0 4, Zermeno 1 0-0 2,Khotz 6 4-9 16,Afeaki 10 0-5 20, Totals 29 8-19 65.3-pointers:Pacheco Dominic (3),Daniel (3),Leondre (2),Edgar. Capuchino Veridiano.Records Capuchino 4-5. Yerba Buena 58,Carlmont 57 Yerba Buena 15 14 13 16 58 Carlmont 11 8 16 22 57 YERBA BUENA (fg ftm-fta tp) Rivera 12 3-4 30, Dao 4 1-3 9,Mansala 1 0-2 2,Tejada 1 0-0 3,Tran 1 0-7 2,Vaega 1 3-6 6,Sulla 2 1-2 6. Totals 22 8-24 58.CARLMONT Costello 6 0-0 15,Kaptanoglu 6 0-0 12,Malik 2 2-2 6,Abinader 3 2-4 8,Hobbs 3 4-4 11,Hlatshwayo 1 3-3 5. Totals 21 11-13 57.3pointers Rivera 3,Tejada,Sulla (YB); Costello 3, Hobbs (C). Records Carlmont 5-6 overall; Yerba Buena 2-8. Menlo 55,Campbell 46 Menlo 16 11 15 13 55 Campbell 9 9 10 18 46 Menlo Harris 8 4-7 20,Roth 4 6-7 16,Huber 3 2-2,Avis 1 0-2 2,Will Miller 2 0-0 4,Young 2 1-2, Total 20 13-20 55. 3-pointers:Roth 2. GIRLSBASKETBALL Notre Dame-Belmont Tournament Sequoia 31,Casa Roble 28 Casa Roble 5 8 3 12 28 Sequoia 8 6 7 10 31 Casa Roble Felicio 2 4-4 10,McAuliff 1 3-6 5, Aubert 4 0-0 8,Prato-Morrison 1 1-2 3,MaurinoYenne 1 0-1 2,Totals 9 8-13 28.Sequoia Woo 3 3-3 10,Matiatonga 1 1-2 5,Carroll 1 2-2 4,Prieto 2 0-0 4,Albian 1 0-0 2,Alo 2 1-2 6,Totals 8 6-7 31.Records Sequoia 6-4. Del Mar tournament San Mateo 39, Del Mar 12 San Mateo 12 12 8 7 39 Del Mar 1 6 5 0 12 SAN MATEO (fg ftm-fta tp) Petelo 2 1-9 5, Stevens 2 0-0 4, Chenoweth 1 0-0 2,Simon 8 0-0 16,Lee 2 0-1 4,Hafoka 5 0-0 10. Totals 20 1-10 39. DEL MAR Faveia 0 1-3 1,Vuckewich 0 1-2 1, Rodriguez 1 1-3 4,Geremew 2 1-2 6. Totals 3 4-10 12.3-pointers Rodriguez,Geremew (DM). Records San Mateo 6-4 overall.

WESTERN CONFERENCE
Southwest Division W San Antonio 2 New Orleans 2 Houston 0 Dallas 0 Memphis 0 Northwest Division W Oklahoma City 3 Denver 2 Portland 2 Minnesota 0 Utah 0 Pacic Division W Golden State 2 L.A.Clippers 1 Sacramento 1 L.A.Lakers 1 Phoenix 0 L 0 0 1 2 2 L 0 0 0 2 2 L 1 1 1 2 2 Pct 1.000 1.000 .000 .000 .000 Pct 1.000 1.000 1.000 .000 .000 Pct .667 .500 .500 .333 .000 GB 1 1/2 2 2 GB 1/2 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2 GB 1/2 1/2 1 1 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central Division W Chicago 23 Detroit 23 St.Louis 21 Nashville 19 Columbus 9 Northwest Division W Vancouver 23 Minnesota 20 Calgary 18 Colorado 19 Edmonton 15 Pacic Division W San Jose 19 Dallas 20 Los Angeles 18 Phoenix 18 Anaheim 10 L 10 12 11 14 22 L 12 12 15 18 17 L 11 14 14 15 19 OT 4 1 4 4 5 OT 2 6 4 1 3 OT 4 1 5 4 6 Pts 50 47 46 42 23 Pts 48 46 40 39 33 Pts 42 41 41 40 26 GF 122 118 94 98 87 GF 123 89 92 101 96 GF 99 95 82 96 83 GA 105 81 80 104 123 GA 90 88 99 111 96 GA 83 101 88 98 115

NATIONAL CONFERENCE
East
N.Y.Giants Dallas Philadelphia Washington South y-New Orleans x-Atlanta Carolina Tampa Bay North y-Green Bay x-Detroit Chicago Minnesota West y-San Francisco Seattle Arizona St.Louis

W 8 8 7 5
W 12 9 6 4 W 13 10 7 3 W 12 7 7 2

L 7 7 8 10
L 3 6 9 11 L 1 5 7 12 L 3 8 8 13

T 0 0 0 0
T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0

Pct .533 .533 .467 .333

Pct .800 .600 .400 .267 Pct .929 .667 .500 .200 Pct .800 .467 .467 .133

PF 363 355 362 278

PF 502 357 389 263 PF 480 433 315 327 PF 346 301 289 166

PA 386 316 318 333

PA 322 326 384 449 PA 297 342 293 432 PA 202 292 328 373

Two points for a win,one point for overtime loss or shootout loss.

Wednesdays Games Indiana 90,Toronto 85 Miami 96,Charlotte 95 Atlanta 101,Washington 83 Cleveland 105,Detroit 89 New Orleans 97,Boston 78

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six times. The Golden Bears (7-6) are winless in ve games against the Longhorns dating to 1959. Ash caught a 4-yard pass from wide receiver Jaxon Shipley in the second quarter to join BYUs Steve Young, Texas A&Ms Bucky Richardson and Oregons Joey Harrington as quarterplayers hes added to the 2010-2011 roster. For the Dons, the key this season lies in finding a replacement for Kat McAuliffe, one of the best players in the PAL and CCS. Her contributions as a tough, creative center midelder will be missed. Colglazier said there is a solution to this dilemma and it comes in two parts. One, the addition of Kat Drake, a transfer from Los Altos High School. She kind of fell on our laps, Colglazier said. Shes playing physical and strong in the mideld for us as a sophomore. The second part of that equation is Marissa Bonglio, who Colglazier said brings speed and great vision to the midfield position. Listed as a defender, Bonglio has seen ample time as a mid though. Up front, Aragon returns Kimi Porsche and Angela Knowles. Working together, those two make us really dangerous up top, Colglazier said. Kickoff for todays game is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Aragon. backs whove caught scoring passes in the Holiday Bowl. Texas coach Mack Brown joked on Tuesday how much it still bugged him that Harrington caught a TD pass in the Ducks 35-30 win against Texas in the 2000 Holiday Bowl. The Oregon offensive coordinator then was Jeff Tedford, who has been Cals coach since 2002. The CSM womens basketball team jumped out to a 10-2 lead in the rst round of the Pepsi Holiday Classic at Foothill College Wednesday against Shasta College and never looked back en route to a 73-53 win. It was 42-15 at the half. The margin reached 39 points at 61-22 with 11:48 to go and was still 33 points, 65-32, with 6:12 left before the Knights connected on ve uncontested 3-pointersto make the nal score respectable. CSM, which had replaced Shasta (9-4) as the No. 15 team in Northern California in the latest coaches poll, faces No. 6 Sierra (9-4) in an 8 p.m. seminal game tonight. Sierra defeated Los Medanos, 71-53. Nicole McDonald led the Bulldogs with 13 points.

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Fiesta Bowl not far behind BCS title game for buzz
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Last years Fiesta Bowl was a dud on the eld, in the stands, in the ratings pretty much any standard you considered. Not this year. Oklahoma State and Stanford are creating a buzz for the Jan. 2 game unlike any other bowl outside of the BCS championship game. Lets face it, Americans like to score points thats why we dont embrace soccer, Fiesta Bowl executive director Robert Shelton said Wednesday. You never know, but I think thats why this is the game to watch this year. It wasnt like this last year. With UConn travelling across the country and facing a perennial national power in Oklahoma, the Fiesta Bowl was a tough sell. UConn was only able to sell 5,000 of its allotment of 17,500 tickets, and University of Phoenix Stadium was 6,000 below capacity. The game lived up to its lopsided billing with the Sooners winning 48-20. Not many people were interested in watching it on TV, and the ratings dropped 22 percent from the year before. The Fiesta Bowl needed a boost after nearly losing its BCS status due to nancial improprieties CEO John Junker was red in March for his involvement and couldnt have asked for a better matchup between Cardinal and Cowboys.

SAN DIEGO David Ash threw for one touchdown and caught a TD pass to lead Texas to a 21-10 victory against California in the Holiday Bowl on Wednesday night. The Longhorns (8-5) had ve takeaways and sacked Cals Zach Maynard

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Aragon girls take on St. Ignatius

Aragon will close out their preseason schedule today when they take on WCAL power St. Ignatius. Its been two weeks since the Dons hit the eld, beating Alameda de las Pulgas neighbor Hillsdale 2-0. Theyre 3-1-1 with that lone loss coming at the Palo Alto Tournament in a 3-1 defeat after penalty kicks. Were doing well, said Aragon head coach Will Colglazier. Weve only given up one goal in our rst ve games. Were starting to put some pieces together and nding out where people can play. I think were meeting our goals of what we want to do. We have one more big test (against St. Ignatius) before league begins. Colglazier said his teams showing at the Paly tourney was one of the best they had and that he was impressed with his teams play, especially with the new

Menlo 55, Campbell 46

The Menlo boys basketball team held steady throughout four quarters and topped Campbell Hall of Hollywood 5546 on Wednesday in the Chaminade Classic. Senior Richard Harris led all scorers with 20 points and pulled down 15 rebounds. Bobby Roth had a careerhigh 16 points and James Huber chipped in with eight points.

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This mission has absolutely no mandate,no authority,no teeth....The regime does not feel obliged to even bring down the number of casualties a day.
Ausama Monajed,a member of the Syrian National Council

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Syrian troops kill more protesters

By Zeina Karam
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BEIRUT Arab League monitors gathered accounts about the Syrian governments crackdown on dissent in the central city of Homs Wednesday as fresh violence ared just dozens of miles away. Activists said troops opened re on thousands of unarmed protesters, killing at least six. Though President Bashar Assads regime has made concessions to the observers, including the release of nearly 800 prisoners, the military was pressing ahead with a campaign to put down mostly peaceful protests. In the two days since the Arab monitors arrived, activists said troops have killed at least 39 people, including the six shot in the central city of Hama on Wednesday. The continued bloodshed and comments by an Arab League ofcial

praising Syrias cooperation have fueled concerns by the Syrian opposition that the Arab mission is a farce and a distraction from the ongoing killings. The opposition suspects Assad is only trying to buy time and forestall more international sanctions and condemnation. This mission has absolutely no mandate, no authority, no teeth, said Ausama Monajed, a member of the Syrian National Council, the main opposition group. The regime does not feel obliged to even bring down the number of casualties a day. The 60 monitors the rst Syria has allowed in during the nine-

month uprising are supposed to be ensuring the regime is complying with terms of a plan to end a crackdown the U.N. says has killed more than 5,000 people since March. The plan, which Syria agreed to on Dec. 19, demands that the regime remove its security forces and heavy weapons from cities, start talks with the opposition and allow human rights workers and journalists into the country. It also calls for the release of all political prisoners. On Wednesday, the government released 755 prisoners following a report by Human Rights Watch accusing authorities of hiding hundreds of detainees from the monitors.

U.S.warns Iran against closing oil passage

By Ali Akbar Dareini and Tarek El-Tablawy
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TEHRAN, Iran The U.S. strongly warned Iran on Wednesday against closing a vital Persian Gulf waterway that carries one-sixth of the worlds oil supply, after Iran threatened to choke off traffic through the Strait of Hormuz if Washington imposes sanctions targeting the countrys crude exports. The increasingly heated exchange raises new tensions in a standoff that has the potential to spark military reprisals and spike oil prices to levels that could batter an already frag-

ile global economy. Irans navy chief said Wednesday that it would be very easy for his countrys forces to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the passage at the mouth of the Persian Gulf through which about 15 million barrels of oil pass daily. It was the second such warning by Iran in two days, reflecting Tehrans concern that the West is about to impose new sanctions that could hit the countrys biggest source of revenue, oil. Iran has comprehensive control over the strategic waterway, Adm. Habibollah Sayyari told state-run Press TV, as the country was in the midst of a 10-day military drill near

the strategic waterway. The comments drew a quick response from the U.S. This is not just an important issue for security and stability in the region, but is an economic lifeline for countries in the Gulf, to include Iran, Pentagon press secretary George Little said. Interference with the transit or passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz will not be tolerated. Separately, Bahrain-based U.S. Navy 5th Fleet spokeswoman Lt. Rebecca Rebarich said the Navy is always ready to counter malevolent actions to ensure freedom of navigation.

Part of a cats frolicking,after all,involves chewing on,perhaps even eating, some greenery.This is natural:Cats,although carnivorous,do occasionally eat plants outdoors,either as is or in the intestines of the animals they eat.

Take care mixing cats and your houseplants

By Lee Reich
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N.Koreans salute,cry for late leader Kim Jong Il

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PYONGYANG, North Korea North Koreas next leader escorted his fathers hearse in an elaborate state funeral on a bitter, snowy day Wednesday, bowing and saluting in front of tens of thousands of citizens who wailed and stamped their feet in grief for Kim Jong Il. Son and successor Kim Jong Un was head mourner on the gray day

in Pyongyang, walking with one hand on the black hearse that carried his fathers coffin on its roof, his other hand raised in salute, his head bowed against the wind. At the end of the 2 1/2-hour procession, rifles fired 21 times as Kim Jong Un stood flanked by the top party and military officials who are expected to be his inner circle of advisers. Kim then saluted again as goose-stepping soldiers

carrying flags and rifles marched by. Although analysts say Kim Jong Un is on the path toward cementing his power and all moves in North Korea so far from titles giving him power over the ruling party and military and his leading position in the funeral procession point in that direction, his age and inexperience leave questions about Kims long-term prospects.

Cats like houseplants, but houseplants dont like cats. Or, at least, cats dont do houseplants any good. Take my ponytail palm, for example. My cat is an outdoor cat, but I know that if she came indoors, what a grand time she would have jabbing her claws playfully at the ends of the palms wispy leaves. Shed do the same for my orchids ower stalk, now weighed down with a row of delicate blooms. Either plant would emerge from such play worn and frayed. Theres not much you can do once a plant catches your cats fancy, except maybe get some mice to provide greater feline entertainment. A

catnip-stuffed toy or a few stems from a kiwifruit vine another favorite of cats might also do the trick. (Various species of kiwifruit can be grown to yield delicious fruit almost anywhere.)

AN APPEALING LITTER BOX

Cats horticultural trouble-making extends to ower pots lled with potting soil, especially fresh potting soil; they make attractive litter boxes. Besides being offensive to us humans, a pot of soil used as a cats litter box is not good for the plant growing in it. Horse or other manure is great stuff outside in the garden, but a single cat working over a pot

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experts encourage drinkers to explore. Gerald Weisl, wine merchant at Weimax in Burlingame, has noticed strong sales throughout the year. And its not just traditional bubbly from the Champagne region in France. Sparkling wine from a variety of countries Italy and Germany, for example are also piquing the interest of buyers, he said. Weisls goal is to nd a bottle that matches the tastes a customer likes while also being in the right price range. One popular match for that is whats called farmer zz or growers champagne. Mass producers of champagne, Weisl explained, are often given the ability to buy label-less wine from the region, which doesnt often have a high attention to detail. Instead, Weisl imports champagne from growers who grow and make their own wine. These little farmers make pretty interesting wines. Some are really great, said Weisl, who Sometimes just sometimes temporarily thwarting your cat can get it permanently out of the habit of playing with a particular plant or using a owerpot as a litter box. Its important to provide other diversions, as well as romps outdoors or a nice litter box indoors. is particularly a fan when these wines are at a reasonable price of $35 to $40 per bottle. This approach also opens up the opportunity to taste smaller-productions from the same region with higher quality grapes, he explained. Westby similarly has seen an interest in exploring sparkling wine this year. Not just in preparation for a New Years party, Westby is seeing people play with bubbly in their dayto-day life. In fact, Westby advocates drinking champagne while playing around with food. His favorite food pairing? Take-out sushi. Being able to bring champagne to customers from the French region for less than $40 is a matter of pride for Westby which also makes exploring bubbly a bit more affordable. But that may mean buying a brand youre not familiar with. Its better than the mass produced at a better price. Its a unique experience, he said. Another reason Westby suspects there has Faced with a limited menu of indoor greenery, a housebound cat might be driven to some unwholesome varieties. Cats livers are relatively poor in dealing with toxins, and some houseplants have been known to kill cats. The most serious offenders are lilies and mistletoe. Other common houseplants that might harm cats include dumbcane (dieffenbachia), philodendron and dracaena. Poinsettia, incidentally, has been exonerated as a culprit in poisoning either humans or cats. If you suspect that a plant has poisoned your cat, contact your vet or the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center, http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/ or at (888) 426-4435. of cities claim the laws violate a 2010 voter initiative, known as Proposition 22, that specically barred the Legislature from seizing property tax revenue from redevelopment agencies. The two organizations were joined in the lawsuit by Union City and San Jose. The state government contends the Legislature had the right to dissolve the agencies because they were created by a 1945 law

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been an increased interest at the K&L stores is through special events where the champagne makers are on hand during tastings. That provides a personal connection to the wine. While lling a ute may be a New Years tradition, champagne isnt the drink for everyone. Adam Simpson, owner of Grape and Grain in San Mateo, has a solution: Malheur Bire Brut. Using the champagne yeast, Simpson said its fermented in the style of beer, which gives it bubbly-like characteristics. He did warn that nding it, especially this close to Dec. 31, could be a challenge. Ultimately, those who want to explore the wonders of sparkling wine and champagne should really remember one thing: Talk to the experts at local wine shops. They want to nd something that ts your budget and the occasion, whether thats to enjoy alongside takeout or celebrating when the ball drops.

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bers arent finalized for 2011, an estimated 5.1 million cases of California sparkling wine/champagne shipments were shipped between January and September, according to the Wine Institute, which represents more than 1,000 California wineries and affiliated businesses. Thats a 6 percent increase over the same period last year. Sales reports from international producers have been reported to be up as much as 15 percent. Considered a luxury item, local vendors are seeing people add a bit of bubbly to their day-to-day lives. And, this weekend, many will imbibe in the sparkling liquid to ring in 2012. Whether youre ringing in New Years or simply trying something new, local wine

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of soil ... well, thats just too much fertilizer for one plant. The roots will get burnt, perhaps to the point of killing the plant. All sorts of tricks can keep cats from using owerpots as litter boxes. Poking toothpicks vertically into the soil or spreading thorny stems, stones or seashells over the surface is sometimes effective. A barrier of wire mesh is 100 percent effective, as are barriers of plastic wrap or aluminum foil, but those barriers are unattractive, and you have to remove plastic wrap or aluminum foil each time you water.

HOUSEPLANTS FOR CATS

Providing appealing and healthful greenery indoors might be a workable alternative to getting rid of plants potentially toxic to your cat. Grown indoors, a pot of catnip is not much too look at, but your housebound cat would surely appreciate it. Other plants that might offer wholesome nibbles include dwarf marigolds or zinnias. For something that looks nice and satises your cats palate, how about a pot or seedling at of grass? Yes, grass! A miniature, indoor lawn for winter. Some ne-leaved sort such as Kentucky bluegrass or ne fescue. Its cheap, its quick and easy to grow, and your feline friend can help keep it mowed by taking an occasional chew. and are not protected by the California Constitution. And it argues that the future $400 million payments by restructured agencies are not forced transfers because the agencies participation in the revamped program is voluntary. The state high court could either uphold both laws, strike down both or afrm the measure dissolving the agencies while overturning the law allowing their restructuring.

MOST HOUSEPLANTS ARE NEITHER PLAYTHINGS NOR FOOD

Not only can cats be bad for houseplants, but some houseplants arent good for cats. Part of a cats frolicking, after all, involves chewing on, perhaps even eating, some greenery. This is natural: Cats, although carnivorous, do occasionally eat plants outdoors, either as is or in the intestines of the animals they eat. redevelopment agencies and diverts $1.7 billion in property tax revenue from them to schools, roads and reghting in the current scal year. The second, AB 27, allows the agencies to come back into existence if they agree to participate in transferring $400 million annually to the other programs, primarily to schools, in the future. The redevelopment association and league

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Give your Christmas tree a second life

By Sean Conway
TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

With Christmas behind us, now begins another great seasonal event: the trashing of the Christmas tree. Given the ignominious end it comes to, I nd it amusing how much time is spent picking out the perfect Christmas tree. Everyone has his or her own criteria of what constitutes the ideal tree. Some prefer tall and columnar, others short and fat. I have friends that absolutely must have a scotch pine, while others insist upon balsam r. The reality is, however, that after the tree is up and decorated, a few presents placed under it, and its watered for the second or third time, no one really cares about it anymore. By mid-January, millions of trees have been dragged to the curb, where they wait unceremoniously to be picked up with the trash. The pity of it all is that Christmas trees are an excellent resource for recycling. In fact, I was doing it long before we all woke up to the need for recycling glass, plastic, cardboard and metal. Our tree never makes it to the curb. As soon as the holiday is over, and before the tree drops every last needle on the living room carpet, I

take off all the lights and ornaments, wrap the tree in a sheet, drag it outside and begin cutting off branches. Conifer bows are perfect for use in the garden. Here in my zone 6 region the ground freezes solid for several months at a time. When the soil is frozen over a prolonged period, many varieties of evergreen perennials and shrubs suffer from desiccation, or dried out leaves. Even in winter, evergreen plants lose moisture through their leaves and need to replace it by absorbing water through their roots. When water is locked up in the form of ice, and can no longer ow to the leaves, the cells in the leaves die. Evergreen plants that are growing in sunny locations are more susceptible to this problem, since exposure to the sun dries leaves out faster. To avoid winter desiccation I cre-

ate shade over my evergreen plants by covering them with conifer boughs, and what better source than the chopped-off limbs of the perfect Christmas tree? This, interestingly, has changed my criteria for the perfect Christmas tree over the years. I now choose the one on the lot with the most branches! Conifer boughs are excellent for covering low evergreen shrubs like azaleas and rhododendrons, perennials such as ophiopogon and hellebores, and beds of groundcovers like vinca or English ivy that are exposed to harsh winter sun. When I have access to enough branches, I also use them to cover empty beds for the winter months. The green branches are more attractive than bare ground and have the added benet of protecting garden soil from erosion. This year instead of dragging your tree out to the curb, take a look around your garden and see if any of your plants would benet from a layer of conifer branches, or if your bare beds cold use some dressing up for the winter months. If your garden is as big as mine, you might end up dragging one or two of your neighbors perfect trees home from the curb, too!

Conifer boughs are excellent for covering low evergreen shrubs like azaleas and rhododendrons,perennials such as ophiopogon and hellebores,and beds of groundcovers like vinca or English ivy that are exposed to harsh winter sun.

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because the economy is in the pits, and there doesnt seem to be a political force in Sacramento to push the reforms we need to get our economy going, said Jones, vice chairman of the Assembly Human Services Committee. Yet recipients say a persistent recession that has given California the nations second highest unemployment rate is just the reason not to cut welfare benets further. Theresa Hooks had been working as a mobile notary in Arizona when she decided in 2009 to move to California, where her grandmother had offered to help care for her children. Shortly after the 35-year-old divorced mother of three moved to Hemet, in a semi-rural area about 90 miles east of Los Angeles, her grandmother developed an illness that left her unable to care for Hooks children. Hooks said she then lost the three-bedroom apartment she had been living in because she couldnt afford the rent. Thats when I ended up homeless, she said. I could not nd a job anywhere, and I applied everywhere. Not Kmart, not McDonalds. There was not one company in Hemet that would hire me. She is among the 1.5 million Californians who depend on monthly welfare grants. Californias caseload far outnumbers the rest of the country, with 3.8 percent of its population on welfare in 2010. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine, the state with the second highest percentage, had 2.9 percent of its population on welfare. Tennessee, New Mexico and Washington, the next three states, were at 2.5 percent. The states with the lowest proportion of residents on welfare Wyoming, Idaho, Georgia, Texas and Illinois had less than one half of 1 percent of their population receiving state assistance. The main reason California has such a high percentage of the nations welfare cases is because it is one of the few states that continue to provide welfare checks for children once their parents are no longer eligible. About three-quarters of Californias welfare recipients are children age 18 and younger. Just three other states Indiana, Oregon and Rhode Island provide assistance checks to minors after their parents no longer qualify for welfare. Yet even with the states promise to support children, families are nding it harder to move from welfare to employment amid a stagnant job market. Californias unemployment rate has been dropping in recent months but is still second highest in the nation behind Nevada, at 11.3 percent, and remains far higher than the national rate of 8.6 percent. After applying for welfare, Hooks moved her family into a one-bedroom apartment in the San Fernando Valley. For the past two years, she has been studying for a degree in public relations while struggling to pay her bills with a welfare check that shrank by $76 a month to $752 in the latest round of state budget cuts. She said her ex-husband sends a little money, but she still nds In scal year 2000-01, total revenue at Poplar Creek was nearly $2.7 million but that number has since dropped to $2.4 million for fiscal year 2010-11. Expenses, however, have remained relatively at over the last decade, according to the staff report. The golf course has generated sufcient revenue to cover its operating expenses, capital outlay, indirect costs fee and debt service. It still relies on the citys general fund, however, to survive, according to the staff report. To raise revenue, the city will consider opening up its residential rates to all San Mateo County residents since resident rounds have decreased to a level where they now account for only 17 percent of the total rounds played at Poplar herself short of cash every month. She said her job prospects are uncertain, at best. Im not trying to stay on this, she said of the states welfare rolls. Im trying to get off as soon as possible. Former President Bill Clinton supported an overhaul of the nations traditional welfare system in 1996 by giving states more control over the money that came from the federal government, which had been used to fund cash payments. States used the new exibility to begin funding child care services and job-assistance programs. Welfare rates plummeted across the nation as the promise of assistance checks was connected to mandatory welfare-to-work programs. Some 12.6 million people were on welfare nationally at the time of the overhaul, with 2.6 million of those in California. Some states have seen the number of welfare recipients decline by almost 50 percent since those changes were made. Californias lowest gure was in 2007, when an average of 1.2 million people applied for state assistance. The numbers have been creeping up since the recession began in 2007, said Jean Ross, executive director of the California Budget Project. Californias relatively high cost of living and its large number of low-wage jobs make it difcult for residents to make ends meet, she said. By 2009, California saw 1.3 million apply for state assistance, and the number has continued to climb. California is widely recognized as having one of the most effective programs, which is why the caseload dropped, Ross said. Whats unfortunate is that all the best pieces that work are the very pieces that have been scaled back. The Sacramento-based nonprofit, which often advocates for union-friendly changes to state budgeting, estimates that $3.5 billion has been cut from Californias welfare-to-work program since 2008. Welfare spending as a percentage of the states overall budget has dropped by more than half since 1996, the group says. As the Legislature cuts funding to welfare programs, the consequences are being felt by the people who rely on them. Cal-Learn, which helped teenage parents nish their high school diplomas and gain job skills, assisted more than 11,700 people during the last year it was fully funded. Its suspension has left many of them stuck at home caring for their children because they cannot afford reliable child care. Among them is Dana Woolensack, who said she was kicked out of her house when her family learned she was pregnant. The 19-year-old praised her Cal-Learn caseworkers for pushing her to nish a high school degree after her son was born in the hope that she could nd a job and support herself. But the programs suspension this year means she can no longer afford to go to school. She says Cal-Learn gave her a cash grant of $530 a month plus an additional $133 for transportation. Now she gets $490 a month from the states welfare program, a reduction of $173 a month, and she has rent to pay on a Sacramento apartment. Creek. The number of city resident golf card holders has fallen to 600 from a high of nearly 2,000, according to the staff report. The city is also considering the development of a full practice range at the seventh hole to generate about $300,000 annually. It would cost, however, $500,000 to construct, which would come out of San Mateos general fund. Tee-time policies are also under review and the course could allow golfers to play as vesomes, according to the staff report. The San Mateo Park and Recreation Commission meets 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, City Hall, 330 W. 20th Ave., San Mateo.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 29 Society of Western Artists Exhibit Summer. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. SWA Headquarters gallery, 2625 Broadway, Redwood City. For more information call 737-6084. Robert Church and Erin Berkowitz. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Wine Bar, 270 Capistrano Road, No. 22, Half Moon Bay. For more information call 726-0770. Bachata drop-in lesson and dance party. 8 p.m. to midnight. Boogie Woogie Ballroom, 551 Foster City Blvd., Suite G, Foster City. Price varies. For more information visit boogiewoogieballroom.com or call 627-4854. FRIDAY, DEC. 30 FBO Cha Cha 2 Dance Lesson. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Boogie Woogie Ballroom, 551 Foster City Blvd., Suite G, Foster City. Beginners only class. Price varies. For more information visit www.boogiewoogieballroom.com. Billy Manzik-Canadian Blues man. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Wine Bar, 270 Capistrano Road, No. 22, Half Moon Bay. $5. For more information call 726-0770. SATURDAY, DEC. 31 Countdown to noon with Cheeky Monkey Toys. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 640 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park. Why wait until midnight? Join us for a countdown to noon with Cheeky Monkey Toys. Kids and their parents are welcome to come celebrate the arrival of 2012 kid style with fun crafts and a balloon drop at the stroke of noon. For more information call 328-7975. New Years Eve at the Wine Bar. 8 p.m. The Wine Bar, 270 Capistrano Road, No. 22, Half Moon Bay. Wine, nibbles and six musicians at the Wine Bars farewell 2011 celebration. Ticket includes wine and light food. Credit card reservations required by Dec. 23. $55. Call 7260770 for more information and to RSVP. A Celebration of 50 Years of the Rolling Stones. 8 p.m. Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City. Catch a sneak preview of Satisfaction Five-O, a Celebration of 50 Years of the Worlds Greatest Rock N Roll. Show begins at 9 p.m. Includes appetizers and champagne at midnight. Ages 21 and up. Tickets $39.50. For more information call FOX-7770. New Years Eve Gala. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Boogie Woogie Ballroom, 551 Foster City Blvd., Suite G, Foster City. Salsa drop-in lesson from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Non-alcoholic toast at midnight. Refreshments available at midnight. Dance until 1 a.m. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. For more information visit www.boogiewoogieballroom.com. TUESDAY, JAN. 3 Waterforms: Paintings and Prints, Sukey Bryan. Castillejas Annita Seipp Gallery, 1311 Emerson St., Palo Alto. Exhibition features more than 20 large oil paintings and monotype prints of water in many forms. Gallery opens Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exhibition continues through Feb. 3. Free. For more information call 328-3160. Job Seekers at Your Library. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. San Mateo Main Library, 55 W. Third Ave., San Mateo. Job search, resume writing and online job applications. Volunteers with experience in human resources, coaching and teaching available to help search for job. Free. For more information call 522-7802. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4 Wednesday Movies. 12:15 p.m. Twin Pines Senior and Community Center, 20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. The Twin Pines Cafe Chef will also prepare a catered lunch at 11:30 a.m. Reservations for lunch are required two business days in advance. Free admission. $8.50 for lunch. $4 suggested donation for those 60 years and older. For more information call 595-7444. An Evening with Author John Lescroart. 7 p.m. Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Lescroart will read from his latest book, The Hunter. Copies will be available for purchase and signing. Refreshments served. Free. For more information email conrad@smcl.org. Dance Night and live music for adults. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Twin Pines Senior and Community Center, 20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Live music by the Casuals. No reservation or partner required. Admission is $6. For more information call 595-7444. The Foster City Toastmasters Club meeting. 7:30 p.m. Foster City Community Center, 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. Experience for yourself the best way to advance your career by overcoming phobias. Free. For more information contact Bob McComb at (415) 971-4830. THURSDAY, JAN. 5 Celebration. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 1870 Art Center, 1870 Ralston Ave., Belmont. Celebration of 25 years of contribution to the artistic life of the Peninsula with a New Years exhibit by Center artists. Continues through Feb. 12. Reception takes place on Jan. 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 595-9679. My Liberty San Mateo Meeting. 6 p.m. American Legion Hall, 130 South Blvd., San Mateo. Are you tired of business as usual in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.? Then come and join My Liberty San Mateo. My Liberty is dedicated to returning our local, state and federal government to its constitutional boundaries and fiscal responsibilities. The people are the government, but must be informed and involved to make positive changes. Free. For more information call (415) 2710424. FRIDAY, JAN. 6 Free First Fridays. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Explore the entire museum, enjoy storytime and embark on a guided history tour. Free. For more information call 299-0104. First Friday Flicks. 7 p.m. Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Movie: Kung Fu Panda 2. Free. For more information contact conrad@smcl.org. SATURDAY, JAN. 7 Wild Card Wash and Barbecue. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. C & C Auto Refinishing, 860 San Mateo Ave., San Bruno. Bring in your car for a wash and vacuum, watch the NFL Wildcard game and enjoy a tailgate barbecue. All proceeds help Nico and the Castro Family. $30 donation. For more information call 8738372. See Live Magic at The Melting Pot of San Mateo. 6 p.m to 9 p.m. The Melting Pot, 2 N. B St., San Mateo. Enjoy an evening of illusions by magicians David Miller and Jeffrey Korst. Korst will give an encore performance on Jan. 8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information call 3426358. A Victorian 12th Night Ball the Dickens Fair Reunion Ball. 7 p.m. San Mateo Masonic Lodge Ballroom, 100 N. Ellsworth Ave., San Mateo. Vintage dance lesson at 7 p.m. followed by an evening of Victorian ballroom dance music by Bangers and Mash. Victorian costume from Dickens literary heyday or modern evening dress is admired but not required. Tickets are $15 in advance. $20 at the door. For more information call (510) 522-1731. SUNDAY, JAN. 8 Hive opens. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Peninsula Museum of Art, 10 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Interactive video installation by Ruth Eckland opens. Free. For more information call 594-1577. Timepieces opens. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Peninsula Museum of Art, 10 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Selections from clock collection of Gail Waldo opens. Free. For more information call 594-1577. 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who has been on welfare since being laid off in 2009 as a merchandiser for a beverage-packaging company. His wife lost her job working at a cafe in the Sacramento Zoo a month before his layoff, and their daughter was born shortly after. From there, it started to go downhill, said Balaba, 27. We couldnt nd work, we lost everything. It was like a snowball effect. To help cut their childcare costs and living expenses, his family moved in with his parents in south Sacramento, a few miles from the state Capitol. For almost two years, Balaba has been drawing welfare checks while participating in state-funded programs designed to help him nd work. None of those programs has paid off, and with state spending cuts to welfare programs, he is receiving $300 a month from the state, less than half his previous check of $661. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Balaba is one of 4.6 million Americans on welfare amid a lasting recession that has forced lawmakers to slash budgets across the country, including for many safety-net programs. California will spend $6 billion this scal year on its welfare programs, or roughly 7 percent of a general fund budget that has shrunk by $17.5 billion over the past three years. Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Republican lawmakers pushed successfully for welfare reforms in 2004 and have won other cutbacks and concessions since then. Funding for CalWorks, the welfare-towork program that is the states main welfare service, was cut by $1 billion this year. The legislation that reduced the spending also shortened the amount of time a recipient can stay on welfare, from 60 months to 48, while also reducing monthly checks by at least 8 percent. Lawmakers also suspended a program called Cal-Learn, which offers incentives and services for teenage parents who had dropped out of high school. Many Republican lawmakers say the cuts need to continue because California can no longer afford all the programs costs. They say the relatively generous benets have made California a magnet for those seeking welfare assistance. The Legislatures budget cuts and reform measures in recent years are steps in the right direction but dont go far enough, said state Assemblyman Brian Jones, a Republican from La Mesa, near San Diego. He said he would support cutting the amount of time adults can remain on welfare even further. By the time someone is on welfare for 48 months, I think theyre trained to be on that system, he said. I think we need to make it more attractive in California to get folks off of welfare instead of onto it. The Legislature focuses too much on trying to micromanage peoples lives, he said, while failing to devise productive ways to get Californians back to work. The welfare numbers are high

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CASE# CIV 510039 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, 400 COUNTY CENTER RD, REDWOOD CITY CA 94063 PETITION OF BERNARD NICHOLAS VALLERGA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner, Bernard Nicholas Vallerga filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: Present name: Bernard Nicholas Vallerga. Proposed name: Bernard Nicholas Black THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. A HEARING on the petition shall be held on January 25, 2012 at 9 a.m., Dept. PJ, Room 2E, at 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation: Daily Journal Filed: 12/12/2011 /s/ Beth Freeman/ Judge of the Superior Court Dated: 12/09/2011 (Published 12/15/11, 12/22/11, 12/29/11, 01/05/12) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247740 The following persons are doing business as: Healing 4 Life Together, 214 DeAnza Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94402 is hereby registered by the following owners: Lisa Sullivan, 1530 Winding Way, Belmont, CA 94002 and Lauren Brim, 10572 Ayres Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064. The business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 04/01/2011. /s/ Lauren Brim / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/23/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/08/11, 12/15/11, 12/22/11, 12/29/11).

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CASE# CIV 510040 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, 400 COUNTY CENTER RD, REDWOOD CITY CA 94063 PETITION OF XUBIN ZHENG TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner, Xubin Zheng filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: Present name: Xubin Zheng Proposed name: Jim X Zheng THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. A HEARING on the petition shall be held on January 26, 2012 at 9 a.m., Dept. PJ, Room 2E, at 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation: Daily Journal Filed: 12/15/2011 /s/ Beth Freeman/ Judge of the Superior Court Dated: 12/14/2011 (Published 12/22/11, 12/29/11, 01/05/12, 01/12/12) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247942 The following person is doing business as: 1) CAmden House Apartments, 2) Bascom House Apartments, 3) Campbell House Apatrments, 3705 Haven Ave., Suite 111, MENLO PARK, CA 94025 is hereby registered by the following owner: Brian C. Raft, 301 Main St, #108, San Francisco, Ca 94105. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 12/01/2011. /s/ Brian C. Raft / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/07/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/08/11, 12/15/11, 12/22/11, 12/29/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247744 The following person is doing business as: 1)Empowerfit, 2)Empowerfit Boot Camp, 924 Shoal Drive, San Mateo, CA 94404 is hereby registered by the following owner: Heather Glenn, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Heather Glenn / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/23/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/15/11, 12/22/11, 12/29/11, 01/05/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247933 The following person is doing business as: Alta Moda Boutique, 1275 El Camino Real, #304, Millbrae, CA 94030 is hereby registered by the following owner: Sirivisa Casper, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on N/A. /s/ Sirivisa Casper / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/07/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/15/11, 12/22/11, 12/29/11, 01/05/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248045 The following persons are doing business as: Yosso Group, 407 Old County Rd., BELMONT, CA 94002 is hereby registered by the following owners: David Yosso & Denise Yosso, 506 Hiller St., Belmont, CA 94002. The business is conducted by a Husband & Wife. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ David Yosso / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/14/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/15/11, 12/22/11, 12/29/11, 01/05/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247759 The following persons are doing business as: Play N Explore, 1501 Hillcrest Blvd. #5, MILLBRAE, CA 94030 is hereby registered by the following owners: Mary Ann Dones, same address, Vanessa Viray, 654-A Cheneny St., San Francisco, CA 94131, Teresa Yuson, 16268 Julia Ln., San Lorenzo, CA 94580. The business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Mary Ann Dones / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/23/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/15/11, 12/22/11, 12/29/11, 01/05/12).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248086 The following person is doing business as: Golden Mongoose, 111 Industrail Way #7, BELMONT, CA 94002 is hereby registered by the following owner: Brew4U, LLC, CA. The business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on . /s/ Kristiann Garrett / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/19/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/22/11, 12/29/11, 01/05/12, 01/12/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247961 The following person is doing business as: Sugar Babys, 21 Vista Ave, SAN MATEO, CA 94403 is hereby registered by the following owner: Meghan Claire Tucker, 339 Quay Ln, Redwood City CA 94065. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on N/A /s/ Meghan Claire Tucker/ This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/8/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/22/11, 12/29/11, 01/05/12, 01/12/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247895 The following person is doing business as: Burlingame Tudor Apartments, 1213 El Camino Real, BURLINGAME, CA 94010 is hereby registered by the following owner: BOV-BTA, LLC, CA. The business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Theodore Kokernak/ This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/5/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/22/11, 12/29/11, 01/05/12, 01/12/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248095 The following person is doing business as: SM Community Marketing, 1325 Howard Ave., Suite 118, Burlingame, CA 94010 is hereby registered by the following owner: Susan Baker, 1440 Oxford St., #2, Redwood City, CA 94061. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Susan Baker / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/19/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/29/11, 01/05/11, 01/12/12, 01/19/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248185 The following person is doing business as: Raasta, 85 W. 5th ave #207, SAN MATEO, CA 94402 is hereby registered by the following owner: ATR Sales Corp., NY. The business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 12/24/2011. /s/ Rubina Rana / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/28/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/29/11, 01/05/11, 01/12/12, 01/19/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248100 The following person is doing business as: Synergy Lending Group, 1199 Howard Ave #200, BURLINGAME, CA 94010 is hereby registered by the following owner: Premier Lending, INC, CA. The business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on . /s/ Fadi Faraj / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/20/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/29/11, 01/05/11, 01/12/12, 01/19/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248166 The following person is doing business as: Demmon Partners, 702 Marshall St., Ste. 306, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 is hereby registered by the following owner: DP Property & Asset Management, INC., CA. The business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 12/05/2011. /s/ Thomas V. Walsh / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/27/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/29/11, 01/05/11, 01/12/12, 01/19/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248175 The following person is doing business as: Express Car Wash, 339 Dumbarton Ave., REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 is hereby registered by the following owner: Natividad Moreno, 2002 Idaho Ct., REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on. /s/ Natividad Moreno / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/27/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/29/11, 01/05/11, 01/12/12, 01/19/12). NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Tadanobu Joe Naito aka Tadanobu Naito aka Joe T. Naito aka Joe Tadanobu Naito Case Number 121890 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Tadanobu Joe Naito aka Tadanobu Naito aka Joe T. Naito aka Joe Tadanobu Naito. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Lily Obuchi in the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo. The Petition of Probate requests that Lily Obuchi be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedents will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to

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give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection of the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 5, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., Dept: 28, Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Cheryl Glen Anderson Law Office of Cheryl Glen Anderson 900 Lafayette St., Suite 706 Santa Clara, CA 95050 (408)247-6500 Dated: 12/23/11 Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal on December 29, 2011, January 5, 12, 2012.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 5, 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the real property situated in San Mateo County, known as , having Assessor's Parcel Number 074-086-090 and described as follows: PARCEL 1: Portion of Lot 23, as shown on that certain Map entitled, "SUBDIVISION OF 440 ACRES OF LAND AT MENLO PARK", filed in the office of the Recorder of the County of San Mateo, State of California on May 13, 1876 in Book 4 of Miscellaneous Records at Page 600 and copied into Book 1 of Maps at Page 99, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point on the Northwesterly line of Sharon Road, formerly Menlo Avenue, distant thereon South 33 degrees 30' West 558.69 feet from its intersection with the Southwesterly line of Alameda De las Pulgas, formerly Mulberry Street, as shown on the map above mentioned; thence North 56 degrees 30' West 317.00 feet to the true point of beginning of the lands to be described; thence from said true point of beginning, South 33 degrees 30' West 186.12 feet, more or less, to the Northeasterly line of that certain subdivision shown on the map entitled "LA LOMA PARK NEAR MENLO PARK, SAN MATEO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA", filed in the office of the Recorder of the county of San Mateo, State of California on September 17, 1903 in Book "B" of Maps, at page 40 and copied into Book 3 of Maps at Page 17; thence along said Northeasterly line, North 56 degrees 30' West 65.00 feet; thence North 33 degrees 30' East 186.12 feet, more or less to a point which bears North 56 degrees 30' West from the true point of beginning; thence South 56 degrees 30' East 65.00 feet to the true point of beginning. PARCEL II: A non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and utilities, over the following described strip of land: Beginning at a point in the Northwesterly line of Sharon Road (formerly Menlo Avenue), at the most Easterly corner of La Loma Park Subdivision above, referred to in Parcel I; thence Northwesterly along the Northeasterly line of La Loma Park Subdivision 317.00 feet to the Northwesterly line of Sharon Road; thence Southwesterly along said line 30 feet to the point of beginning. Said easement is appurtenant to Parcel I and was created by that certain Deed dated October 25, 1954 and recorded December 2, 1954 in Book 2698 of Official Records at Page 448 (File NO. 6873M), Records of San Mateo County, California. JPN: 074-008-086-09a APN: 074-086-090 Will be sold at public auction AT THE MARSHALL STREET ENTRANCE TO THE HALL OF JUSTICE located at 400 County Center, Redwood City, San Mateo County, California on February 9, 2012, at 10:00 A.M. to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn on a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Financial Code section 5102 and authorized to do business in California. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust executed by WILLIAM C. TARR and JANET S. TARR, husband and wife, as joint tenants, Trustors, to James H Vernon, Trustee, and ROBERT BARTON, LLC , Beneficiary, and recorded August 18, 2009, Document No. 2009-111435, Official Records of San Mateo County, California. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,634,358.34. Notice of default and election to sell the described real property under the deed of trust was recorded September 12, 2011 as Instrument No. 2011-104010 of the Official Records of San Mateo County. Dated: December 19, 2011 Signed: James H. Vernon 2070 San Ramon Valley Blvd San Ramon, CA 94583 (925)838-9400 Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal on December 22, 29, 2011, January 5, 2012. 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ices program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.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 costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The courts lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demando. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 dias de calendario despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue ena 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 encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblio teca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario 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 recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abodado, puede llamar a de servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpia 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 Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) 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 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 gravamen 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 Road Redwood City, CA 94063 The name, address, and telephone number of the plaintiffs attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, direccion y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Lina M. Michael, Esq. SBN: 237842; Yury Galperin Esq. SBN: 232305 Michael & Associates, 555 St. Charles Dr. #204, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 Fax No. (805) 379-8525 Phone No.(805)379-8505 Date: (Fecha) September 12, 2011 John C. Fitton, Clerk, by (Secretano, per) T. Judd Deputy (Adjunto) Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal December 29, 2011, January 5, 12, 19 2012.

210 Lost & Found

LOST - Small Love Bird, birght green with orange breast. Adeline Dr. & Bernal Ave., Burlingame. Escaped Labor Day weekend. REWARD! (650)343-6922 LOST: Center cap from wheel of Cadillac. Around Christmas time. Chrome with multi-colored Cadillac emblem in center. Small hole near edge for locking device. Belmont or San Carlos area. Joel 650-592-1111.

299 Computers
HP PRINTER Deskjet 970c color printer. Excellent condition. Software & accessories included. $30. 650-574-3865

300 Toys
CLASSIC CAR model by Danbury Mint $99 (650)345-5502 WWII PLASTIC aircraft models $50 (35 total) 650-345-5502

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 5, 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the real property situated in San Mateo County, known as 1258 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025, having Assessor's Parcel Number 061-043-430-08A and described as follows: Portion of Lot 186, as shown on that certain map entitled "Plat of the Lands of the Menlo Park Villa Association, Southern Portion of Pulgas Rancho, San Mateo County", filed in the Office of the county recorder of San Mateo County, on September 14, 1893, in Book "C" of Maps, at Page 6, and copied into Book 2 of Maps, at Page 40, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northeasterly line of El Camino Real Formerly known as the County Road, Distant thereon 243 feet, 10 inches Northwesterly from its intersection with the Northwesterly line of Oak Grove Avenue; thence Northwesterly along said Northeasterly line of El Camino Real, 50 feet; thence at right angles northeasterly, 257 feet, 7-1/2 inches to the lands, now or formerly, of Martin Kuck; thence at right angles southeasterly, along said Kuck's land, 50 feet; thence at right angles southwesterly, 257 feet 7-1/2 inches, more or less, to the point of beginning. Will be sold at public auction AT THE MARSHALL STREET ENTRANCE TO THE HALL OF JUSTICE located at 400 County Center, Redwood City, San Mateo County, California on January 12, 2012, at 10:00 A.M. to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn on a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Financial Code section 5102 and authorized to do business in California. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust executed by WILLIAM C. TARR and JANET S. TARR, husband and wife, as joint tenants, Trustors, to James H Vernon, Trustee, and ROBERT BARTON INVESTMENTS, LLC , Beneficiary, and recorded OCTOBER 23, 2006, Document No. 2006-158947, Official Records of San Mateo County, California. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,622,224.87. Notice of default and election to sell the described real property under the deed of trust was recorded September 12, 2011 as Instrument No. 2011-104009 of the Official Records of San Mateo County. Dated: December 19, 2011 Signed: James H. Vernon 2070 San Ramon Valley Blvd San Ramon, CA 94583 (925)838-9400 Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal on December 22, 29, 2011, January 5, 2012.

294 Baby Stuff

REDMON WICKER baby bassinet $25 OBO Crib Mattress $10 650 678-4398

302 Antiques
1912 COFFEE Percolator Urn. perfect condition includes electric cord $85. (415)565-6719 ANTIQUE STOOL - Rust color cushion with lions feet, antique, $50.obo, SOLD CHINA CABINET - Vintage, 6 foot, solid mahogany. $300/obo. (650)867-0379 LARGE SELECTION of Opera records vinyl 78's 2 to 4 per album $8 to $20 ea. obo, (650)343-4461

296 Appliances
BISSELL UPRIGHT vacuum cleaner clear view model $45 650-364-7777 CHOPPERS (4) with instructions $7/all. (650)368-3037 DRYER WHIRLPOOL heavyduty dryer. Almond, Good condtiio. W 29 L35 D26 $100 (650)867-2720 ELECTRIC HEATER - Oil filled electric heater, 1500 watts, $30., (650)504-3621 RADIATOR HEATER, oil filled, electric, 1500 watts $25. (650)504-3621 SHOP VACUUM rigid brand 3.5 horse power 9 gal wet/dry $40. (650)591-2393 SUNBEAM TOASTER -Automatic, excellent condition, $30., (415)346-6038 VACUUM CLEANER excellent condition $45. (650)878-9542 VACUUM CLEANER Oreck-cannister type $40., (650)637-8244 WHIRLPOOL WASHING MACHINE used but works perfectly, many settings, full size top load, $90., (650)888-0039

303 Electronics
18 INCH TV Monitor with built-in DVD with remote, $21. Call (650)308-6381 3 SHELF SPEAKERS - 8 OM, $15. each, (650)364-0902 46 MITSUBISHI Projector TV, great condition. $400. (650)261-1541. BIG SONY TV 37" - Excellent Condition Worth $2300 will Sacrifice for only $95., (650)878-9542 FLIP CAMCORDER $50. (650)583-2767 PANASONIC TV 21 inch $25., (650)637-8244 SONY TV fair condition $30 (650)867-2720 TV 25 inch color with remote $25. Sony 12 inch color TV, $10 Excellent condition. (650)520-0619 TV SET Philips 21 inch with remote $40., (650)692-3260

297 Bicycles
26 MOUNTAIN BIKE, fully suspended, multi gears, foldable. Like new, never ridden. $200. (650)839-1957 BICYCLE - Sundancer Jr., 26, $75. obo (650)676-0732

298 Collectibles
1982 PRINT "A Tune Off The Top Of My Head" See: http://tinyurl.com/4y38xld 650-204-0587 $75 2 FIGURINES - 1 dancing couple, 1 clown face. both $15. (650)364-0902 49ER REPORT issues '85-'87 $35/all, (650)592-2648 ARMY SHIRT, long sleeves, with pockets. XL $15 each (408)249-3858 BAY MEADOWS (650)345-1111 bag $30.each,

304 Furniture
2 DINETTE Chairs (650)692-3260 both for $29

2 END Tables solid maple '60's era $40/both. (650)670-7545 42" ROUND Oak Table (with 12") leaf. Clean/Great Cond. $40. 650-766-9553. ARMOIRE CABINET (415)375-1617 $90., Call

BASSET LOVE Seat Hide-a-Bed, Beige, Good Cond. Only $30! 650-766-9553 BED FOR sale with pillow top mattress $99.00 (650) 348-5169 BREAKFAST NOOK DINETTE TABLEsolid oak, 53X66, $29., (650)583-8069 BREAKFAST NOOK DINETTE TABLEsolid oak, 53X66, $29., (650)583-8069 BUNK STYLE Bed elevated bed approx 36 in high w/play/storage under. nice color. $75. SOLD! CAST AND metal headboard and footboard. white with brass bars, Queen size $95 650-588-7005 CHANDELIER WITH 5 lights/ candelabre base with glass shades $20. (650)504-3621 CHILDREN BR - Wardrobe with shelf. bookcase and shelving. attractive colors. $99. SOLD! COFFEE TABLE 62"x32" Oak (Dark Stain) w/ 24" side Table, Leaded Beveled Glass top. - $90. 650-766-9553 COUCH-FREE. OLD world pattern, soft fabric. Some cat scratch damage-not too noticeable. 650-303-6002 DINING ROOM SET - table, four chairs, lighted hutch, $500. all, (650)296-3189 DINING SET glass table with rod iron & 4 blue chairs $100/all. 650-520-7921, 650245-3661 DISPLAY CASE wood & glass 31 x 19 inches $30. (650)873-4030 DRAFTING TABLE 30 x 42' with side tray. excellent cond $75. (650)949-2134

BEANIE BABIES in cases with TY tags attached, good condition. $10 each or 12 for $100. (650) 588-1189 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS - (6) wooden, from Shaws Ice Cream shop, early 1980s, all $25., (650)518-0813 COLLECTIBLE CHRISTMAS TREE STAND with 8 colored lights at base / also have extra lights, $50., (650)593-8880 COLLECTIBLES: RUSSELL Baze Bobbleheads Bay Meadows, $10 EA. brand new in original box. (415)612-0156 COLORIZED TERRITORIAL Quarters uncirculated with Holder $15/all, (408)249-3858 GAYLORD PERRY 8x10 signed photo $10 (650)692-3260 JACK TASHNER signed ball $25. Richard (650)834-4926 JOE MONTANA signed authentic retirement book, $39., (650)692-3260 OLYMPUS DIGITAL camera - C-4000, doesnt work, great for parts, has carrying case, $30. (650)347-5104

FOUND 11/19, at Bridgepointe Shopping Center, Bed Bath and Beyond bag containing something. (650)349-6059 LOST - 2 silver rings and silver watch, May 7th in Burlingame between Park Rd. & Walgreens, Sentimental value. Call Gen @ (650)344-8790

ORIGINAL SMURF FIGURES - 19791981, 18+ mushroom hut, 1 1/2 x 3 1/2, all $40., (650)518-0813 PRECIOUS MOMENTS vinyl dolls - 16, 3 sets of 2, $35. each set, (650)518-0813 SPORTS CARDS, huge collection, over 20,000 cards, stars, rookies, hall of famers. $100 for all. (650)207-2712

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304 Furniture 304 Furniture
MODULAR DESK/BOOKCASE/STORAGE unit - Cherry veneer, white laminate, $75., (650)888-0039 PAPASAN CHAIRS (2) -with cushions $45. each set, (650)347-8061 ROCKING CHAIR - Traditional, full size Rocking chair. Excellent condition $100., (650)504-3621 SOFA (LIVING room) Large, beige. You pick up $45 obo. 650-692-1942 STEREO CABINET walnut w/3 black shelves 16x 22x42. $35, 650-341-5347 STORAGE TABLE light brown lots of storage good cond. $45. (650)867-2720 TEA CHEST , Bombay, burgundy, glass top, perfect cond. $35 (650)345-1111 VANITY ETHAN Allen maple w/drawer and liftup mirror like new $95 (650)349-2195

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306 Housewares
SALAD SPINNER - Never used, $7.00, SOLD SOLID TEAK floor model 16 wine rack with turntable $60. (650)592-7483 SUSHI SET - Blue & white includes 4 of each: chopsticks, plates, chopstick holders, still in box, $9., (650)755-8238 TOASTER/OVEN WHITE finish barely used $15. 650-358-0421

308 Tools
ENGINE ANALYZER & timing lightSears Penske USA, for older cars, like new, $60., SOLD HAND DRILL $6.00 (415) 333-8540 LAWN MOWER reel type push with height adjustments. Just sharpened $45 650-591-2144 San Carlos

310 Misc. For Sale

BOOK "LIFETIME" (408)249-3858 WW1 $12.,

310 Misc. For Sale

TIRE CHAINS - brand new, in box, never used, multiple tire sizes, $25., (650)5941494 TIRE CHAINS - used once includes rubber tighteners plus carrying case. call for corresponding tire size, $20., (650)3455446 VASE WITH flowers 2 piece good for the Holidays $25 650 867-2720 VERIZON CAR charger, still in sealed factory package, $10, 650-595-3933 VIDEO CENTER 38 inches H 21 inches W still in box $45., (408)249-3858 WALGREENS BRAND Water Pitcher Royal Blue Top 2 Quart New in Box $10 Ea use all brand Filters 650-873-8167 WALKER - never used, $85., (415)239-9063 WALKER. INVACARE 6291-3f, dual release walker. Fixed 3" wheels & glider tips. Brand new. $50. (650)594-1494

DRUM TABLE - brown, perfect condition, nice design, with storage, $45., (650)345-1111 END TABLE marble top with drawer with matching table $70/all. (650)520-0619 END TABLES (2) - One for $5. hand carved, other table is antique white marble top with drawer $40., (650)308-6381 END TABLES (2)- Cherry finish, still in box, need to assemble, 26L x 21W x 21H, $100. for both, (650)592-2648 FOAM INCLINER for twin bed $40 650-692-1942 FOLDING PICNIC table - 8 x 30, 7 folding, padded chairs, $80. (650)364-0902 FOOT STOOL from Karathi 2' foot long Camel Heads on each end, red & black pad. $25., (650)755-8238 HAND MADE portable jewelry display case wood and see through lid $45. 25 x 20 x 4 inches. (650)592-2648. LOUNGE CHAIRS - 2 new, with cover & plastic carring case & headrest, $35. each, (650)592-7483 MATCHED PAIR, brass/carved wood lamps with matching shades, perfect, only $12.50 each, 650-595-3933 MATTRESS TOPPER chrome full size $15., (650)368-3037 MIRROR, NICE, large, 30x54, $25. SSF (650)583-8069 MIRROR/MEDICINE CAB. 3 dr. bevel glass 30X30" $35 (650)342-7933 MIRROR/MEDICINE CABINET 26" $10 (650)342-7933 MIRROR/MEDICINE CABINET 16" X 30" $20 (650)342-7933 16" X

BOOK - Fighting Aircraft of WWII, Janes, 1000 illustrations, $65., (650)593-8880 BOOK NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NATIONAL AIR MUSEUMS $15 (408)249-3858 BOXES MOVING storage or office assorted sizes 50 cents /each (50 total) 650-347-8061 CANDLE HOLDER with angel design, tall, gold, includes candle. Purchased for $100, now $30. (650)345-1111 CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, Pine cones, icicle lights, mini lights, wreath rings, $4.00 each 650 341-8342 CRAFTMENS 15 GALLON WET DRYVAC with variable speeds and all the attachments, $40., (650)593-7553 DOOM (3) computer games $15/each 2 total, (650)367-8949 DUFFEL BAGS - 1 Large Duffel Bag ,1 Xtra Lg. Duffel w Wheels, 1 Leather weekender Satchel, $75. (650)871-7211 ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER good condition $50., (650)878-9542 ELVIS PRESLEY poster book $20. (650)692-3260 FLORAL painting, artist signed 14.75x12.75 solid wood frame w/attached wire hanger, $35 (650)347-5104 FRAMED PAINTING - Girl picking daisies, green & white, 22x26, $50., (650)592-2648 GAME "BEAT THE EXPERTS" never used $8., (408)249-3858 GEORGE Magazines, 30, all intact $50/all OBO. (650)574-3229, Foster City HARLEY DAVIDSON black phone perfect condition $55 650 867-2720 JANET EVANOVICH (4) hardback books $3/each (8) paperback books $1/each 650-341-1861 LARGE BOWL - Hand painted and signed. Shaped like a goose. Blue and white $45 (650)592-2648 LARGE PRINT. Hard Cover. Mystery Books. Current Author. (20) $2 each 650-364-7777 LIGHTED CHRISTMAS TREE, 6 Ft Tall with stand, fully lighted, multi colored lights. Pick up Redwood City. $99 650 508-2370, ext. 101 MACINTOSH COMPUTER complete with monitor, works perfectly, only $99, 650-595-3933 MANUAL WHEECHAIRS (2) $75 each. 650-343-1826 MEN'S ASHTON and Hayes leather briefcase new. Burgundy color. $95 obo, (650)343-4461 MIRROR, ETHAN ALLEN - 57-in. high x 21-in. wide, maple frame and floor base, like new, $95., (650)349-2195 MOTORCYCLE JACKET black leather Size 42, $60.obo, (650)290-1960 NEW LIVING Yoga Tape for Beginners $8. 650-578-8306 NEW SPODE hand painted "TOYS AROUND THE TREE" cookie jar. Still in Box, $30., (650)583-7897 NICHOLAS SPARKS Hardback Books 2 @ $3.00 each. (650)341-1861 PACHIRA PLANT 3ft. H. (Money plant) with decorative Pot $30. (650)592-2648 PERSIAN KLIN CARPET - 66x39, pink and burgandy, good condition, $100., (650)867-2720 PICTORIAL WORLD History $80/all (650)345-5502 Books

309 Office Equipment

CALCULATOR - (2) heavy duty, tape Casio & Sharp, $25/ea, (650)344-8549 ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER Smith Corona $60. (650)878-9542 OFFICE LAMP new $7. (650)345-1111

307 Jewelry & Clothing

49ER'S JACKET (650)871-7200 Adult size $50.

BEADS, - Handmade in Greece. Many colors, shapes, sizes Full Jewely tray, over 100 pieces, $30., (650)595-4617 BRACELET - Ladies authentic Murano glass from Italy, vibrant colors, like new, $100., (650)991-2353 Daly City GALLON SIZE bag of costume jewelry various sizes, colors, $80. for bag, (650)589-2893 LADIES GOLD Lame' elbow lengthgloves sz 7.5 $15 New. (650)868-0436

310 Misc. For Sale

10 PLANTS (assorted) for $3.00 each, (650)349-6059 12 DAYS of Christmas vintage drinking Glasses 1970 Color prints Prefect condition original box $25 (650)873-8167 1970 TIFFANY style swag lamp with opaque glass, $59., (650)692-3260 1ST ISSUE of vanity fair 1869 frame caricatures - 19 x 14 of Statesman and Men of the Day, $99.obo, (650)345-5502 2 COLOR framed photo's 24" X 20" World War II Air Craft P-51 Mustang and P-40 Curtis $99. (650)345-5502 2 VINTAGE BEDSPREADS - matching full sz, colonial , beige color, hardly used, orig package, $60/both, (650)347-5104 21 PIECE Punch bowl glass set $95., (650)341-8342 29 BOOKS - Variety of authors, $25., (650)589-2893 3 CRAFT BOOKS - hardcover, over 500 projects, $40., (650)589-2893 30 DISNEY Books $1.00 each 650 368-3037 30 PAPERBACK BOOKS - 4 children titles, several duplicate copies, many other single copies, $12. all, (650)347-5104 4 IN 1 stero unit. CD player broken. $20 650-834-4926 4 WHEEL Nova walker with basket $100 (sells new for over $200) (415) 246-3746 5 CUP electric coffee marker $8.00 650 368-3037 5 PHOTOGRAPHIC civil war books plus 4 volumes of Abraham Lincoln war years books $90 B/O must see 650 345-5502 5 PHOTOGRAPHIC civil war books plus 4 volumes of Abraham Lincoln war years books $90 B/O must see 650 345-5502 7 UNDERBED STORAGE BINS - Vinyl with metal frame, 42 X 18 X 6, zipper closure, $5. ea., (650)364-0902 9 CARRY-ON bags (assorted) - extra large, good condition, $10. each obo, (650)349-6059 AMERICAN HERITAGE books 107 Volumes Dec.'54-March '81 $99/all (650)345-5502 ANGEL WITH lights 12 inches High $12. (650)368-3037 ART BOOKS hard Cover, full color (10) Norman Rockwell and others $10 each 650-364-7777 ARTIFICIAL FICUS Tree 6 ft. life like, full branches. in basket $55. (650)269-3712 ARTISTS EASEL - from Aaron Brothers, paid $80., never used, $35., (650)755-8238 BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD hardback books. 4 at $3.00 each or all for $10., Call (650)341-1861 BARBIE BEACH vacation & Barbie princess bride computer games $15 each, (650)367-8949 BBQ GILL with Cover 31/2' wide by 3' tall hardly used $49. 650 347-9920 BBQ KETTEL Grill, Uniflame 21 $35 (650)347-8061 BBQ SMOKER BBQ Grill, LP Coleman, Alaskan Cookin Machine, cost $140 sell $75. 650-344-8549 BBQ SMOKER, w/propane tank, wheels, shelf, sears model $86 650-344-8549 BEADS - Glass beads for jewelry making, $75. all, (650)676-0732

311 Musical Instruments

2 ORGANS, antique tramp, $100 each. (650)376-3762 3 ACCORDIONS $110/ea. 1 Small Accordion $82. (650)376-3762. ELECTRIC STARCASTER Guitar black&white with small amplifier $75. 650-358-0421 PIANO ORGAN, good condition. $110. (650)376-3762

306 Housewares
"PRINCESS HOUSE decorator urn "Vase" cream with blue flower 13 inch H $25., (650)868-0436 49ER HELMET party table dip & chip server $35., (650)341-8342 CANDLEHOLDER - Gold, angel on it, tall, purchased from Brueners, originally $100., selling for $30.,(650)867-2720 CEILING FAN multi speed, brown and bronze $45. (650)592-2648 DRIVE MEDICAL design locking elevated toilet seat. New. $45. (650)343-4461 LAMPS - 2 southwestern style lamps with engraved deer. $85 both, obo, (650)343-4461 PERSIAN TEA set for 8. Including spoon, candy dish, and tray. Gold Plated. $100. (650) 867-2720

308 Tools
CIRCULAR SAW, Craftsman-brand, 10, 4 long x 20 wide. Comes w/ stand - $70. (650)678-1018 CLICKER TORQUE Wrench, 20 - 150 pounds, new with lifetime warranty and case, $39, 650-595-3933 CRAFTSMAN 3/4 horse power 3,450 RPM $60 (650)347-5373 CRAFTSMAN 3/4 horse power 3,450 RPM $60 (650)347-5373 DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power 3,450 RPM $50 (650)347-5373 DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power 1,725 RPM $60 (650)347-5373 TABLE SAW 10", very good condition $85. (650) 787-8219

312 Pets & Animals

BIRD CAGE 14x14x8 ecellent condition $25 Daly City, (650)755-9833

315 Wanted to Buy GO GREEN! We Buy GOLD You Get The $ Green $
Millbrae Jewelers Est. 1957 400 Broadway - Millbrae

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Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis
ACROSS 1 16-Acrosss style 5 Step like Bigfoot 10 Panache 14 Two-time Italian prime minister Moro 15 Writer who said, I am not young enough to know everything 16 1-Across singer 17 *Fifth Amendment right 20 Factor in the Andrea Doria/Stockholm collision 21 Water pipes 22 Flamenco shout 23 Portmanteau name for an O-Cedar cleaning product 25 *Decorators forte 30 Shower accessory 31 __ out?: dealers query 32 Wall map marker 36 Navigational suffix 37 Bleach 40 Magic org. 41 Tuxedo part 43 Word game piece 44 V8s veggies, e.g. 46 *No place in particular 49 Thickness measurer 52 Sit in a cellar, perhaps 53 Have because of 54 As a point of fact 59 *End of an old pasta product jingle 62 Woody scent 63 Firefighter Red 64 Lieutenant Tragg creator Gardner 65 Cast topper 66 Disney et al., or, when added to the starts of the starred answers, a 1965 musical (listen!) 67 Raise DOWN 1 Teen safety gp. 2 Lead for Poirot 3 Port of Yemen 4 Caps 5 Broadway deal 6 Suitor of 57-Down 7 Designer Cassini 8 OR workers 9 Latin foot 10 Assumed value 11 Plumb tuckered out 12 Much street talk 13 Ships anchor hole 18 Prepare to shoot again 19 Katz of Hocus Pocus 23 Hot 24 Dear, to Donizetti 25 Shasta no. 26 Days gone by 27 A really long time 28 More touch-andgo 29 __ Gay 33 Opening stake 34 Transmitting trucker 35 Hudson of Almost Famous 38 To be, in Paree 39 Cheap hooch 42 Toward that place, to Shakespeare 45 Proctors concern 47 Long verse 48 Antique dealers, at times 49 Masterstrokes 50 At all 51 Hotelier Helmsley 54 (Ive Got __ in) Kalamazoo 55 Voucher 56 Currency discontinued in 2002 57 Copacabana siren 58 Strategic WWI river 60 Hillbilly relative 61 Org. for drillers?

316 Clothes
3 BAGS of women's clothes - Sizes 912, $30., SOLD 47 MENS shirt, T-shirts, short/ long sleeves. Sleeveless workout polos, casual, dress shirts $93 all. (650)347-5104 49ER SWEATSHIRT with hood size 8 extra large $100 obo. (650)346-9992 BLACK Leather pants Mrs. size made in France size 40 $99. (650)558-1975 BLACK LEATHER tap shoes 9M great condition $99. (650)558-1975 BOOTS - purple leather, size 8, ankle length, $50.obo, (650)592-9141 EUROPEAN STYLE nubek leather ladies winter coat - tan colored with green lapel & hoodie, $100., (650)888-0129

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A Place For Fine Hats Sharon Heights
325 Sharon Heights Drive Menlo Park

650-854-8030
GENUINE OAKELY Sunglasses, M frame and Plutonite lenses with drawstring bag, $65 650-595-3933 LADIES DOWN jacket light yellow with dark brown lining $35. (650)868-0436 LADIES FUR COAT - Satin lining, size M/L, $100. obo, (650)525-1990 LADIES JACKET size 3x 70% wool 30% nylon never worn $50. (650)592-2648 LADIES ROYAL blue rain coat with zippered flannel plaid liner size 12 RWC $15. (650)868-0436 LANE BRYANT assorted clothing. Sizes 2x-3x. 22-23, $5-$10/ea., brand new with tags. (650)290-1960 MANS SUEDE-LIKE jacket, New, XXLg. $25. 650 871-7211 MEN'S SUIT almost new $25. 650-573-6981 MENS CASUAL Dress slacks 2 pairs khaki 34Wx32L, 36Wx32L 2 pairs black 32WX32L, 34Wx30L $35 (650)347-5104 Brown.

SF GREETING Cards (300 w/envelopes) factory sealed $20. (650)207-2712 SHOWER POOR custom made 48 x 69 $70 (650)692-3260 SONY PROJECTION TV Good condtion, w/ Remote, Black $100 (650)345-1111 STUART WOODS Hardback Books 2 @ $3.00 each. (650)341-1861 STYLISH WOOD tapesty basket with handle on wheels for magazines, newspapers, etc., $5., (650)308-6381

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315 Wanted to Buy

315 Wanted to Buy

NANCY'S TAILORING & BOUTIQUE Custom Made & Alterations 889 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA 94070 650-622-9439
NEW BROWN LEATHER JACKET- XL $25., 650-364-0902 NEW NIKE SB Skunks & Freddy Kruegers Various Sizes $100 415-735-6669

317 Building Materials

WHITE STORM/SCREEN door. Size is 35 1/4" x 79 1/4". Asking $75.00. Call (650)341-1861

318 Sports Equipment

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318 Sports Equipment
BASKETBALL RIM, net & backboard $35/all 650-345-7132 Leave message. DARTBOARD - New, regulation 18 dimeter, Halex brand w/mounting hardware, 6 brass darts, $16., (650)681-7358 GOLF BALLS (325) $65 (650)341-5347 GOLF CLUBS - Complete set of mens golf clubs with bag. Like new, $100., (650)593-7553 MORRELL TODD Richards 75 Snowboard (Good Condition) with Burton Boots (size 6 1/2) - $50. 650-766-9553 TENNIS RACKET oversize with cover and 3 Wilson Balls $25 (650)692-3260 TOBOGGAN CLASSIC all wood 4 seater excellent condition, SOLD! WATER SKI'S - Gold cup by AMFA Voit $40., (650)574-4586 YOUTH GOLF Bag great condition with six clubs putter, drivers and accessories $65. 650-358-0421

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335 Garden Equipment
BAMBOO poles 6 to 8 Ft, 30. $15/all, (415)346-6038

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430 Rentals
FACILITIES MEETINGS for rent. Large Conference Room Capacity 500 people Sound and Projectors Equipped. Small Room Capacity 65 Sound and projector Equipped. Location: Redwood City California For more information call 650-369-8707 ccs@visionmundial.us

620 Automobiles
MERCEDES 05 C-230 66k mi. Sliver, 1 owner, excellent condition, $14,000 obo (650)799-1033 MERCEDES 06 C230 - 6 cylinder, navy blue, 60K miles, 2 year warranty, $18,000, (650)455-7461

670 Auto Service HILLSDALE CAR CARE

WE FIX CARS Quailty Work-Value Price Ready to help

670 Auto Parts

FORD 73 Maverick/Mercury GT Comet, Drive Train 302 V8, C4 Auto Trans. Complete, needs assembly, includes radiator and drive line, call for details, $1250., (650)726-9733. HEAVY DUTY jack stand for camper or SUV $15. (650)949-2134 TRUCK RADIATOR - fits older Ford, never used, $100., (650)504-3621

FLOWER POTS many size (50 pieces) $15/all, (415)346-6038 PLANTS & POTS - assorted $5/each obo, Call Fe, Sat. & Sun only (650)2188852 POTTED PLANTS (7) $5/each 650-207-0897 TABLE - for plant, $25., perfect condition, (650)345-1111

440 Apartments
BELMONT - prime, quiet location, view, 1 bedroom $1495, 2 bedrooms $1850. New carpets, new granite counters, dishwasher, balcony, covered carports, storage, pool, no pets. (650) 592-1271

SUTTON AUTO SALES Cash for Cars

Call 650-595-DEAL (3325) Or Stop By Our Lot 1659 El Camino Real San Carols
VW PASSAT Wagon '02 GLX V6, 145K miles, gold, loaded, nice, $4000 (650) 561-2806.

call (650) 345-0101 254 E. Hillsdale Blvd. San Mateo

Corner of Saratoga Ave.

MB GARAGE, INC.
Repair Restore Sales
Mercedes-Benz Specialists

672 Auto Stereos

340 Camera & Photo Equip.

SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-T-50 - 7.2 MP digital camera (black) with case, $175., (650)208-5598

470 Rooms
HIP HOUSING Non-Profit Home Sharing Program San Mateo County (650)348-6660

2165 Palm Ave. San Mateo

(650)349-2744
MERCEDES BENZ REPAIR Diagnosis, Repair, Maintenance. All MBZ Models Elliott Dan Mercedes Master Certified technician 555 O'Neil Avenue, Belmont 650-593-1300

MONNEY CAR AUDIO

We Sell, Install and Repair All Brands of Car Stereos
iPod & iPhone Wired to Any Car for Music Quieter Car Ride Sound Proof Your Car 31 Years Experience

345 Medical Equipment

SIEMEN GERMAN made Hearing aid, Never used $99., Bobby (415) 239-5651

625 Classic Cars

Rooms For Rent

Travel Inn, San Carlos

322 Garage Sales

379 Open Houses

$49 daily + tax $294-$322 weekly + tax

Clean Quiet Convenient Cable TV, WiFi & Private Bathroom Microwave and Refrigerator 950 El Camino Real San Carlos

DATSUN 72 - 240Z with Chevy 350, automatic, custom, $5800 or trade. (650)588-9196 NISSAN 87 Centura - Two door, manual, stick shift, 150K miles. Clean title, good body, $1,250., (415)505-3908 PLYMOUTH 72 CUDA - Runs and drives good, needs body, interior and paint, $12k obo, serious inquiries only. (650)873-8623

THE THRIFT SHOP

is closed for the holidays! Reopening Jan. 5th
Open Thurs. & Fri 10-2:00 Sat 10-3:00 Episcopal Church 1 South El Camino Real San Mateo 94401

OPEN HOUSE LISTINGS

List your Open House in the Daily Journal. Reach over 82,500 potential home buyers & renters a day, from South San Francisco to Palo Alto. in your local newspaper. Call (650)344-5200

(650) 593-3136
Mention Daily Journal

QUALITY COACHWORKS

(650)344-0921

620 Automobiles Dont lose money on a trade-in or consignment! Sell your vehicle in the Daily Journals Auto Classifieds. Just $3 per day. Reach 82,500 drivers from South SF to Palo Alto
Call (650)344-5200 ads@smdailyjournal.com

635 Vans
EMERGENCY LIVING RV. 73 GMC Van, Runs good, $2,850. Will finance, small downpayment. Call for appointments. (650)364-1374 NISSAN 01 Quest - GLE, leather seats, sun roof, TV/DVR equipment. Looks new, $15,500. (650)219-6008

& Paint Expert Body and Paint Personalized Service

411 Woodside Road, Redwood City 650-280-3119

Autobody

2001 Middlefield Road Redwood City (650)299-9991

680 Autos Wanted Dont lose money on a trade-in or consignment! Sell your vehicle in the Daily Journals Auto Classifieds. Just $3 per day. Reach 82,500 drivers from South SF to Palo Alto
Call (650)344-5200 ads@smdailyjournal.com

GARAGE SALES ESTATE SALES

Make money, make room!

640 Motorcycles/Scooters
BMW 03 F650 GS, $3899 OBO. Call 650-995-0003 HARLEY DAVIDSON 83 Shovelhead special construction, 1340 ccs, Awesome!, $5,950/obo. Rob (415)602-4535.

List your upcoming garage sale, moving sale, estate sale, yard sale, rummage sale, clearance sale, or whatever sale you have... in the Daily Journal. Reach over 82,500 readers from South San Francisco to Palo Alto. in your local newspaper. Call (650)344-5200

SAN CARLOS AUTO SERVICE & TUNE UP

A Full Service Auto Repair Facility

380 Real Estate Services HOMES & PROPERTIES

The San Mateo Daily Journals weekly Real Estate Section. Look for it every Friday and Weekend to find information on fine homes and properties throughout the local area.

645 Boats
BANSHEE SAILBOAT - 13 ft. with extras, $750., (650)343-6563 PLEASURE BOAT, 15ft., 50 horsepower Mercury, $1,300.obo (650)368-2170 PROSPORT 97 - 17 ft. CC 80 Yamaha Pacific, loaded, like new, $9,500 or trade, (650)583-7946.

760 El Camino Real San Carlos (650)593-8085 670 Auto Parts

2 SNOW/CABLE chains good condition fits 13-15 inch rims $10/both San Bruno 650-588-1946 CAMPER/TRAILER/TRUCK OUTSIDE backup mirror 8 diameter fixture. $30. 650-588-1946 CARGO COVER, (black) for Acura MDX $75. 415-516-7060 DENALI WHEELS - 17 inches, near new, 265-70-R17, complete fit GMC 6 lug wheels, $400. all, (650)222-2363 HONDA CIVIC FRONT SEAT Gray Color. Excellent Condition $90. San Bruno. 415-999-4947

420 Recreation Property 335 Rugs

WOOL AREA RUG - Multi-green colors, 5 X 7, $65. obo, (650)290-1960

CADILAC 93 Sedan $ 4,000 or Trade Good Condition (650)481-5296 CHEVY HHR 08 - Grey, spunky car loaded, even seat warmers, $9,500. (408)807-6529. HONDA 10 ACCORD LX - 4 door sedan, low miles, $19K, (650)573-6981 INFINITI 94 Q45 - Service records included. Black & tan, SOLD! MERCEDES 03 C230K Coupe - 52K miles, $12,000 for more info call (650)576-1285

SAN LUIS OBISPO

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES 2 Parcels, 2.5 Acres ea Flat & Buildable w/Elct & Roads Price Lowered to $40K Terms from $79

DONATE YOUR CAR Tax Deduction, We do the Paperwork, Free Pickup, Running or Not - in most cases. Help yourself and the Polly Klaas Foundation. Call (800)380-5257. Wanted 62-75 Chevrolets Novas, running or not Parts collection etc. So clean out that garage Give me a call Joe 650 342-2483

335 Garden Equipment

(GALVANIZED planter with boxed liners 94 x 10 x 9. Two available, $20/all, (415)346-6038

Tel:- 408-867-0374 or 408-803-3905

Bath

Cleaning

Cleaning

Concrete

Construction

Construction

E. L. SHORT
Bath Remodeler
Lic.#406081 Free Design Assistance Serving Locally 30+ Years BBB Honor Roll

MENAS (650)704-2496
Great Service at a Reasonable Price

Cleaning Services

MILAS HEAVY DUTY HOUSE CLEANING

Residential Commercial Industrial Monthly/Bi-Monthly Move In/Move Out Wash walls, windows, painting Pressure Cleaning Construction Clean-up, hauling Crime Scenes, All minor repair Abandoned Place 24/7 Emergency Call

(650)591-8378

16+ Years in Business

Move in/out Steam Carpet Windows & Screens Pressure Washing

www.menascleaning.com

WISHING YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!

LICENSED & INSURED
Professional | Reliable | Trustworthy

(650)921-6213 (510)253-5257 Construction Concrete

BELMONT
CONSTRUCTION
Residential & Commercial Carpentry & Plumbing Remodeling & New Construction Kitchen, Bath, Structural Repairs Additions, Decks, Stairs, Railings Lic#836489, Ins. & Bonded All work guaranteed Call now for a free estimate

Decks & Fences

Contractors CONCRETE SERVICE

Concrete Removal & Replacement Driveways Patios Sidewalks Excavations
Lic#: 372169

NORTH FENCE CO.

Lic #733213

650-766-1244
Kevin@belmontconstructionca.com

Specializing in:

(650)630-5156 RISECON NORTH AMERICA

General Contractors / Building & Design New construction, Kitchen-Bath Remodels, Metal Fabrication, Painting Call for free design consultation (650) 274-4484 www.risecon.com L#926933

Redwood Fences Decks Retaining Walls

650-756 0694
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Electricians

Electricians

Hardwood Floors

Hardwood Floors

Interior Design REBARTS INTERIORS

Hunter Douglas Gallery Free Measuring & Install. 247 California Dr., Burl. (650)348-1268 990 Industrial Blvd., #106 SC (800)570-7885 www.rebarts.com

Plumbing

ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE

in HOME & GARDEN
for as low as

$69 TO CLEAN
ANY CLOGGED DRAIN! Sewer trenchless Pipe replacement Water heater installation, and more!

(650) 898-4444
Lic#933572

$93.60-$143/month!
Offer your services to over 82,000 readers a day, from Palo Alto to South San Francisco and all points between!

Handy Help

Hauling

Landscaping

ALL HOME REPAIRS

Carpentry, Cabinets, Moulding, Painting, Drywall Repair, Dry Rot, Minor Plumbing & Electrcal & More! Contractors Lic# 931633 Insured

ONE STEP PLUMBING WE DO IT ALL!

Sewer / Drain Cleaning Tankless Water Heaters, Etc.

24 hour emergencies
510-682-9075 510-428-1417 ofc

Call (650)344-5200 ads@smdailyjournal.com

(650)302-0379

Lic #835677, Insured, Bonded www.onestepplumbing.com

Decks & Fences

Electricians
ELECTRICIAN For all your electrical needs
Residential, Commercial, Troubleshooting, Wiring & Repairing Call Ben at (650)685-6617
Lic # 427952

MARSH FENCE & DECK CO.

State License #377047 Licensed Insured Bonded Fences - Gates - Decks Stairs - Retaining Walls 10-year guarantee Quality work w/reasonable prices Call for free estimate (650)571-1500

HONEST HANDYMAN
Remodeling, Plumbing New Construction, General Home Repair, Demolish No Job Too Small
Lic.# 891766

STANLEY S. Plumbing & Drain

Only $89.00 to Unclog Drain From Cleanout And For All Your Plumbing Needs (650)679-0911 Lic. # 887568

(650)740-8602
Moving

Gardening

MORALES
HANDYMAN
Fences Decks Arbors Retaining Walls Concrete Work French Drains Concrete Walls Any damaged wood repair Powerwash Driveways Patios Sidewalk Stairs Hauling $25. Hr./Min. 2 hrs.

ANGEL TRUMPET VINE - wine colored blooms, $40., SSF, Bill (650)871-7200

PAYLESS HANDYMAN
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels Electrical, All types of Roofs. Fences, Tile, Concrete, Painting, Plumbing, Decks All Work Guaranteed

Notices ARMANDOS MOVING

Specializing in: Homes, Apts., Storages Professional, friendly, careful. Peninsulas Personal Mover Commercial/Residential
NOTICE TO READERS: California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license number in their advertising. You can check the status of your licensed contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800321-CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

JOSES COMPLETE GARDENING

and Landscaping Full Service Includes: Tree Trimming Free Estimates

(650)771-2432 RDS HOME REPAIRS

Quality, Dependable Handyman Service
General Home Repairs Improvements Routine Maintenance

CHAINEY HAULING
Junk & Debris Clean Up Furniture/Appliance Disposal Tree/Brush Dirt Concrete Demo

Fully Lic. & Bonded CAL -T190632

Call Armando (650) 630-0424

Painting

(650)315-4011 Gutters

Free Estimates 20 Years Experience (650)921-3341 (650)347-5316

NORTH FENCE CO. - Specializing in: Redwood Fences, Decks & Retaining Walls. www.northfenceco.com (650)756-0694. Lic.#733213

CRAIGS PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Reasonable Rates Quality Work Guaranteed Free Estimates

(650)207-6592
www.chaineyhauling.com Free Estimates

(650)573-9734
www.rdshomerepairs.com

(650)553-9653
Lic# 857741

SENIOR HANDYMAN
Specializing in Any Size Projects

Painting Electrical Carpentry Dry Rot

40 Yrs. Experience Retired Licensed Contractor

JON LA MOTTE

PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Pressure Washing Free Estimates

(650)201-6854
Doors
30 INCH white screen door, new $20 leave message 650-341-5364

(650)368-8861
Hardwood Floors
Lic #514269

Electricians

KO-AM O.K.S RAINGUTTER

Gutter Cleaning - Leaf Guard Gutter & Roof Repairs Custom Down Spouts Drainage Solutions 10% Senior Discount
CA Lic# 794353/Insured

HARDWOOD FLOORING
Hardwood & Laminate Installation & Repair Refinish High Quality @ Low Prices Call 24/7 for Free Estimate

ALL ELECTRICAL SERVICE

MTP
Painting/Waterproofing Drywall Repair/Tape/Texture Power Washing-Decks, Fences No Job Too Big or Small
Lic.# 896174

650-322-9288
for all your electrical needs
ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUP

(650)556-9780

800-300-3218 408-979-9665
Lic. #794899

Call Mike the Painter

(650)271-1320

Attorneys

Beauty

Dental Services

Dental Services

Divorce

Food AYA SUSHI The Best Sushi & Ramen in Town 1070 Holly Street San Carlos (650)654-1212

* BANKRUPTCY *
Huge credit card debt? Job loss? Foreclosure? Medical bills?

Let the beautiful you be reborn at PerfectMe by Laser

A fantastic body contouring spa featuring treatments with Zerona, VelaShape II and VASERShape. Sessions range from $100$150 with our exclusive membership! To find out more and make an appointment call (650)375-8884

A BETTER DENTIST
Cost Less! New Clients Welcome Why Wait!

General Dentistry for Adults & Children

DR. ANNA P. LIVIZ, DDS 324 N. San Mateo Drive, #2 San Mateo 94401

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Call for a free consultation (650)363-2600 This law firm is a debt relief agency

Dr. Nanjapa DDS (650) 477-6920

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DIVORCE CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA

Obtain a divorce quickly and without the hassle and high cost of attorneys.

FIND OUT!
What everybody is talking about! South Harbor Restaurant & Bar
425 Marina Blvd., SSF

KAYS HEALTH & BEAUTY

Facials, Waxing, Fitness Body Fat Reduction Pure Organic Facial $48. 1 Hillcrest Blvd,

$69 Exam/Cleaning (Reg. $189.) $69 Exam/FMX (Reg. $228.)

New Patients without Insurance Price + Terms of offer are subject to change without notice.

UNCONTESTED

DIVORCE

Millbrae (650)697-6868

BURLINGAME perfectmebylaser.com

650.347.2500
520 So. El Camino Real #650 San Mateo, CA 94402

(650)589-1641

www.divorcecenters.com
Se habla Espaol
I am not an attorney. I can only provide self help services at your specic directions

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Food GODFATHERS Burger Lounge

Gourmet American meets the European elegance ....have you experienced it yet? Reservations & take out

Food

Furniture

Insurance

Legal Services LEGAL DOCUMENTS

Affordable non-attorney document preparation service Registered & Bonded Divorces, Living Trusts, Corporations, Notary Public

Massage Therapy

NEALS COFFEE SHOP

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Senior Meals, Kids Menu www.nealscoffeeshop.com

Bedroom Express
Where Dreams Begin
2833 El Camino Real San Mateo - (650)458-8881 184 El Camino Real So. S. Francisco -(650)583-2221 www.bedroomexpress.com

BARRETT INSURANCE
www.barrettinsuranceservices.net Eric L. Barrett, CLU, RHU, REBC, CLTC, LUTCF President Barrett Insurance Services (650)513-5690 CA. Insurance License #0737226

TRANQUIL MASSAGE
951 Old County Road Suite 1 Belmont 650-654-2829 Needlework

(650) 637-9257
1500 El Camino Real Belmont, CA 94002

1845 El Camino Real Burlingame

(650)574-2087
legaldocumentsplus.com
I am not an attorney. I can only provide self help services at your specific direction

(650)692-4281

GOT BEER? We Do!

Holiday Banquet Headquarters

ST JAMES GATE
Irish Pub & Restaurant
www.thegatebelmont.com Live Music - Karaoke Outdoor Patio

Health & Medical

Blurry Vision? Eye Infections? Cataracts? For all your eyecare needs.

GOUGH INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES

www.goughinsurance.com

Marketing

Steelhead Brewing Co. 333 California Dr. Burlingame (650)344-6050

www.steelheadbrewery.com

1410 Old County Road Belmont 650-592-5923

PENINSULA OPHTHALMOLOGY GROUP

1720 El Camino Real #225 Burlingame 94010

(650)342-7744
CA insurance lic. 0561021 HEALTH INSURANCE
Paying too much for COBRA? No coverage? .... Not good! I can help.

GROW
YOUR SMALL BUSINESS Get free help from The Growth Coach Go to www.buildandbalance.com
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LUV2 STITCH.COM
Needlepoint! Fiesta Shopping Center
747 Bermuda Dr., San Mateo

(650) 697-3200

(650)571-9999
Pet Services

SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE

BRUNCH Grand Opening

Crowne Plaza
1221 Chess Dr., Hwy. 92 at Foster City Blvd. Exit Foster City

HAPPY FEET MASSAGE

2608 S. El Camino Real & 25th Ave., San Mateo

RED CRAWFISH
CRAVING CAJUN?
401 E. 3rd Ave. @ S. Railroad
San Mateo 94401

(650)570-5700

(650)638-9399
$30.00/Hr Foot Massage $50.00/Hr Full Body Massage

John Bowman (650)525-9180

CA Lic #0E08395

BOOMERANG PET EXPRESS

All natural, byproduct free pet foods! Home Delivery
www.boomerangpetexpress.com

redcrawfishsf.com

(650) 347-7888 GULLIVERS RESTAURANT

Early Bird Special Prime Rib Complete Dinner Mon-Thu
1699 Old Bayshore Blvd. Burlingame

SUNSHINE CAFE
Breakfast Lunch Dinner 1750 El Camino Real San Mateo (Borel Square)

REVIV
MEDICAL SPA
www.revivmedspa.com 31 S. El Camino Real Millbrae

Jewelers

(650)989-8983
Massage Therapy

KUPFER JEWELRY We Buy Coins, Jewelry, Watches, Platinum, & Diamonds.

Expert fine watch & jewelry repair. Deal with experts. 1211 Burlingame Ave. Burlingame www.kupferjewelry.com

(650)357-8383
THE AMERICAN BULL

ASIAN MASSAGE
$48 per Hour
New Customers Only Open 7 days, 10 am -10 pm 633 Veterans Blvd., #C Redwood City

(650)692-6060

(650)697-3339
TOENAIL FUNGUS?
FREE Consultation for Laser Treatment

BAR & GRILL

HOUSE OF BAGELS SAN MATEO

OPEN EVERYDAY 6:30AM-3PM Bagels,Santa Cruz Coffee, Sandwiches, Wifi, Kids Corner Easy Parking

14 large screen HD TVs Full Bar & Restaurant

www.theamericanbull.com

(650)556-9888

1819 El Camino, in Burlingame Plaza

(650)347-0761
Dr. Richard Woo, DPM 400 S. El Camino Real San Mateo

(650)652-4908
Fitness

GRAND OPENING! ASIAN MASSAGE

$50 for 1 hour $5 off for Grand Opening!

(650) 347-7007

680 E. 3rd Ave & Delaware

Angel Spa
667 El Camino Real, Redwood City

(650)548-1100

JACKS RESTAURANT
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 1050 Admiral Ct., #A San Bruno

DOJO USA
World Training Center
Martial Arts & Tae Bo Training

Insurance
AARP AUTO INSURANCE
Great insurance; great price Special rates for drivers over 50 650-593-7601

MAYERS JEWELERS
We Buy Gold! Bring your old gold in and redesign to something new or cash it in!
Watch Battery Replacement $9.00 Most Watches. Must present ad.

(650)363-8806
7 days a week, 9:30am-9:30pm

Real Estate Loans

REAL ESTATE LOANS
We Fund Bank Turndowns!
Direct Private Lender Homes Mixed-Use Commercial Based primarily on equity FICO Credit Score Not a Factor PURCHASE, REFINANCE, INVESTOR, & REO FINANCING Investors welcome Loan servicing since 1979

GRAND OPENING!
CRYSTAL WAVE SPA
Body & Foot Massage Facial Treatment

www.dojousa.net
731 Kains Ave, San Bruno

(650)589-2222
JacksRestaurants.com

(650)589-9148

ISU LOVERING INSURANCE SERVICES

1121 Laurel St., San Carlos

1205 Capuchino Ave. Burlingame

(650)558-1199
SUNFLOWER MASSAGE
Grand Opening! $10. Off 1-Hour Session!

Jewelry & Watch Repair

2323 Broadway Redwood City

Graphics Graphics Graphics

1482 Laurel St. San Carlos

(Behind Trader Joes) Open 7 Days/Week, 10am-10pm

650-348-7191
Wachter Investments, Inc. Real Estate Broker #746683 Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System ID #348268 CA Dept. of Real Estate

(650)364-4030

(650)508-8758

Seniors

AFFORDABLE
24-hour Assisted Living Care located in Burlingame

Mills Estate Villa & Burlingame Villa

- Short Term Stays - Dementia & Alzheimers Care - Hospice Care

(650)692-0600
Lic.#4105088251/ 415600633

LASTING IMPRESSIONS ARE OUR FIRST PRIORITY

Video

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Cypress Lawn 1370 El Camino Real Colma (650)755-0580 www.cypresslawn.com

STERLING COURT ACTIVE INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED LIVING

Tours 10AM-4PM 2 BR,1BR & Studio Luxury Rental 650-344-8200

850 N. El Camino Real San Mateo

sterlingcourt.com

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