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Nearly two-and-a-half years after winning an auction for 35 acres of open space in the San Juan Hills, Belmont ofcials are still trying to nd ways to pay for the purchase. The city took out a $1 million loan in 2009 to put toward the purchase of about 87 plots of mostly undevelopable land in an auction held
by the U.S. Marshals Service. The council, however, voted to make the purchase revenue neutral and city staff indicated about ve of the 87 plots could be sold to recoup the investment. City staff is now seeking council direction on whether to form a developer team to construct housing in the hills near Marsten Avenue. The property the city bid on is split into four
groups, with the largest plot being 12.57 acres. Much of the land is on steep slopes and is undevelopable, however. The council approved the purchase on a 4-1 vote, with Councilman Warren Lieberman voting no because he was not convinced the purchase would be revenue neutral. His concern is that the city will have to sell more of the plots for housing than it had initially expected.
Yesterday, Councilwoman Coralin Feierbach said she envisioned no more than 10 to 12 large homes being constructed in the area. Some small-scale developers might be interested, she said. Feierbach wants to see a minimum of development to pay back the loan but Lieberman
Workers made a nal check of French sculptor Auguste Rodins The Thinkeryesterday as it returned to the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University after spending two years on display at the North Carolina Museum of Art.The public can again view this iconic statue Wednesday,Jan.25.
Contracts to repair infrastructure damaged in the Crestmoor neighborhood during the Sept. 9, 2010 gasline explosion and re will go before the San Bruno City Council Tuesday. The fatal explosion created much damage for the San Bruno neighborhood. Broken water pipes, damaged retaining wall and loss of vegetative cover and trees are among the issues that will be addressed with contracts going before the City Council tonight. Repairing damaged infrastructure is required to allow the opportunity for those who want to rebuild a process many started last year. Among the contracts going before the council are a $517,457 contract with Casey Construction to complete the rst phase of the water system improvement project along with a $645,000 construction budget. Secondly, the council will consider amending a contract with BKF Engineers. The change would increase the contract by $406,100 allowing for the design services to address a larger area than previously requested, according to a staff report by Public Service
Jury begins deliberating murder case Millbrae considers plastic bag ban
By Michelle Durand
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Jurors deliberating if a Millbrae man pumped 11 bullets into his friends head after a night of drinking before leaving the body for days in a parked car dont need to decide why he committed the murder, just that he did, a prosecutor told them during closing arguments yesterday. With the defense having rested without pre-
senting any evidence, jurors have only heard from witnesses called by the prosecution against Teyseer Zaid Terry Najdawi. In his closing argument, defense attorney Jonathan McDougall conceded it was a risky move
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An estimated 7 million plastic bags are used in Millbrae annually but that number could drop drastically should the city support a ban on single-use bags a topic which will be discussed by the City Council tonight. And response from local business may not
be positive. The Millbrae Chamber of Commerce board is opposing the proposal, said CEO John Ford. While the chamber isnt against the goal of being green and promoting reusable bags, it questions the negative impacts on local small businesses. It did support an earlier proposal which only required
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the Roberts Commission, which had looked into Americas lack of preparedness for Imperial Japans attack on Pearl Harbor, publicly released its report placing much of the blame on Rear Adm. Husband E. Kimmel and Lt. Gen. Walter C. Short, the Navy and Army commanders.
In 1742, Charles VII was elected Holy Roman Emperor during the War of the Austrian Succession. In 1848, James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutters Mill in northern California, a discovery that led to the gold rush of 49. In 1862, author Edith Wharton was born in New York. In 1908, the Boy Scouts movement began in England under the aegis of Robert Baden-Powell. In 1922, Christian K. Nelson of Onawa, Iowa, received a U.S. patent for his Eskimo Pie. In 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill concluded a wartime conference in Casablanca, Morocco. In 1961, a U.S. Air Force B-52 crashed near Goldsboro, N.C., dropping its payload of two nuclear bombs, neither of which went off; three crew members were killed. In 1965, Winston Churchill died in London at age 90. In 1978, a nuclear-powered Soviet satellite, Cosmos 954, plunged through Earths atmosphere and disintegrated, scattering radioactive debris over parts of northern Canada. In 1987, gunmen in Lebanon kidnapped educators Alann Steen, Jesse Turner, Robert Polhill and Mitheleshwar Singh. (All were eventually released.) In 1989, confessed serial killer Theodore Bundy was executed in Floridas electric chair. In 1992, a judge in El Salvador sentenced an army colonel and a lieutenant to 30 years in prison for their part in the 1989 massacre of six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper and her daughter.
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Birthdays
Actor Jerry Maren (The Wizard of Oz) is 93. Actor Marvin Kaplan (Top Cat) is 85. Cajun musician Doug Kershaw is 76. Singer-songwriter Ray Stevens is 73. Singer-songwriter Neil Diamond is 71. Singer Aaron Neville is 71. Actor Michael Ontkean is 66. Actor Daniel Auteuil is 62. Country singer-songwriter Becky Hobbs is 62. Comedian Yakov Smirnoff is 61. Bandleader-musician Jools Holland is 54. Actress Nastassja Kinski is 53. Rhythm-and-blues singer Theo Peoples is 51. Country musician Keech Rainwater (Lonestar) is 49. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan is 46. Comedian Phil LaMarr is 45. Olympic gold medal gymnast Mary Lou Retton is 44.
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Police reports
Bag ladies
Two women were seen stufng their purses with items on the 800 block of North Delaware Street in San Mateo before 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22.
As the city of San Mateo moves toward dissolving its Redevelopment Agency, the council will vote tonight whether to transfer ownership of 13 RDA-owned parcels, including the Vendome Hotel and old police station, to the city. With the California Supreme Court decision in December, all RDAs in the state must be dissolved by Feb. 1 but there is no longer an option for cities to participate in a voluntary program to continue redevelopment activity on a reduced basis as the court ruled Assembly Bill X1 27 was unconstitutional. The aggressive timelines for dissolution has put pressure on city staff to meet the courts deadlines, San Mateo Mayor Brandt Grotte said.
The court did uphold AB X1 26, however, which allows cities to assume housing functions and to take over the housing assets of the former RDA. The Legislature approved the companion bills last year as a way to generate around $1.7 billion toward reducing the states nearly $10 billion decit. There is a chance that February deadline might be extended to April 15 if a bill authored by state Sen. Alex Padilla, D-San Fernando Valley, is successful. That does not appear likely since the governor has expressed his disapproval and the city of San Mateo is moving ahead with its plans. Tonight, the council will decide whether the city should be the RDAs successor housing agency, which would give it all the rights, powers, duties and obligations of the former RDAs affordable housing functions. The move will allow San Mateo to retain the housing assets, including loan receivables
and land held for resale, according to a staff report. If cities do not establish successor housing agencies, the state will take over the winddown activities. The states actions related to RDAs have been extremely confusing, Grotte told the Daily Journal. It is about as clear as mud. State lawmakers have suggested crafting additional legislation in 2012 that would restore some RDA activity in the wake of the court ruling. Grotte is not sure Gov. Jerry Brown will support the legislation, since it was he who suggested dissolving about 400 of the agencies statewide early last year. It has been an unclear process, Grotte said. Its been hard for people to understand. Nonprot agencies, such as HIP Housing,
REDWOOD CITY
Assault. Someone was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon on Virginia Avenue before 12:16 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. Grand theft. Copper wire was stolen from a building on Bay Road before 10:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20. Burglary. Jewelry and money were stolen from a home on Atherwood Avenue before 7:16 p.m. Thursday, Jan.19. Battery. A man was hit in the face by an unknown man while walking at the intersection of Woodside Road and Kenteld Avenue before 6:51 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Burglary. A computer, jewelry and checks were stolen from a home on Third Avenue before 5:13 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Vandalism. Bicycle tires were slashed and a helmet was damaged at the intersection of Nevada Street and Madison Avenue before 1:29 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.
MENLO PARK
Grand theft. Wire was taken on the 4000 block of Campbell Avenue before 3:25 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Grand theft. A laptop was stolen on the 400 block of Pope Street before 1:48 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Petty theft. A license plate was taken on the 3500 block of Haven Avenue before 9:59 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.
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for veterans specifically, said Shamariah Jointer, a veteran at CSM who served in Iraq and participates in the colleges student ambassador program. CSM is such a friendly college but, on top of that, veterans now have a place where they can get their thoughts together, have an area to study or watch TV or Skype with their loved ones or friends still in Afghanistan it is awesome. Approximately 300 veterans, reservists and dependents of veterans attend CSM. Of those, more than half are eligible for the GI Bill. Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans attending CSM are eligible for the highest GI Bill benet payout in the nation. For more information about veterans services at CSM visit collegeofsanmateo.edu/veterans/. The event will begin in the ofce of student life (Building 17, Room 112) with keynote remarks by a student veteran, college ofcials and local dignitaries. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception will immediately follow in the new center, located in Building 16, Room 150. The public is welcome to attend the event. For a map and directions to CSM and parking information visit maps, directions and parking at collegeofsanmateo.edu. For more than 100 years, pages have been serving the U.S. Senate. Senate Page duties consist primarily of delivery of correspondence and legislative material within the Congressional complex. Other duties include preparing the chamber for Senate sessions, and carrying bills and amendments to the desk. Pages also attend classes in the early morning at the United States Senate Page School. Malekos-Smith, who will serve January through June in the page program, currently is an honor roll student, works as a Starbucks barista, volunteers at Mills-Peninsula Hospital, is president of her schools Interact Club, is a Junior Statesmen of America Club Ofcer, a member of the swim and dance teams and a member of the TriSchool Choir.
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 GOVERNMENT
Assemblyman Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, along with Assemblyman Rich Gordon, D-Menlo Park, and Assemblyman Paul Fong, DCupertino, will be hosting a California Legislative Forum on Pipeline Safety in Northern California in Palo Alto Thursday. The forum will feature an overview of the changes that have taken place at the California Public Utilities Commission since the explosion and re in San Bruno. It will feature Paul Clanon, executive director of the California Public Utilities Commission, Michelle Cooke, interim director, Consumer Protection and Safety Division, and Roland Trevino, vice president, Public Safety, Pacic Gas and Electric Company. The forum will be 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at Palo Alto City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. in Palo Alto. For more information visit http://asmdc.org/members/a19/.
Veterans attending the College of San Mateo will soon have a center to call their own. At 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, CSM will celebrate the ofcial opening of the new Veterans Resource and Opportunity Center. The center is designed to assist veterans of all generations in their transition to academic life. It offers a Zen room, a lounge, ofce space and several study areas with computers. It also features a framed U.S. ag that was own during active duty. Captain Justin Erickson, who served two tours in Iraq, donated the ag. Its awesome that we have a center he Friends of Mandarin Scholars in the San MateoFoster City School District is kicking off fundraising efforts to support Mandarin education in the local community. The Jan. 26 event to be held at Spices! Restaurant in Foster City will showcase traditional Chinese cuisine and classical Chinese music preformed by Cassie Chen. The FMS goal is to provide funding for Mandarin language education in the public school system and to create a Mandarin Resource Center for school-age learners. Tickets for the Friends of Mandarin Scholars Fundraiser are available at the College Park Elementary School Ofce. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at Spices! Restaurant at 929-A Edgewater Blvd. in Foster City. For more information about the Friends of Mandarin Scholars call 2003350, email friendsofmandarinscholars@gmail.com or visit www.mandarin-
EDUCATION
On Wednesday, the San Bruno Park Elementary School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss building districtwide support and understanding of the district. The board meets 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the District Ofce, 500 Acacia Ave. State Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, will hold an Education Update meeting 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan.28, at the Palo Alto Unied School District Board Room, 25 Churchill Ave., Palo Alto to discuss this years proposed legislation and the budget challenges facing our public schools. Simitian, a member of the Senate Education Committee, will provide an update on Gov. Jerry Browns budget and on K-12 policy proposals pending in Sacramento. He will also provide an update on the Kindergarten Readiness Act of 2010, which he authored. Starting in the fall of 2012, the act raises the age at which children can start kindergarten and establishes a new transitional kindergarten. Simitian will then open the oor to questions, concerns and comments. The meeting is open to the public and the media. It will also be broadcast on Channel 26 by the Midpeninsula Community Media Center in East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Stanford, Atherton, Palo Alto and portions of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. To RSVP visit www.senatorsimitian.com or call 688-6384, (408) 277-9460 or (831) 425-0401.
scholars.org. *** Valerie Malekos-Smith, a junior at Mercy High School in Burlingame, was recently accepted to the prestigious U.S. Senate Page Program in Washington, D.C. Malekos-Smith has been serving as an intern in the San Mateo ofce of state Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco/San Mateo, who recommended her to U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-CA, for the program.
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spent many nights racing his 1960 Chevy Impala with his brothers on the Great Highway and hanging out at Mels Drive-in. He was a big boxing fan who also loved classic cars, antiques, collectibles, horse racing and the 49ers. Bob worked for Safeway stores for 28 years and was a member of the Teamsters Local 315. In recent years, he was the owner of the Ocean Side Cafe in Pacica, where he enjoyed socializing over a cup of coffee with his many regular customers. Most of all, he cherished the time spent with his grandson, Reed, who lived close by. Bob is survived by his mother, Pearl Fetta: his daughter and son Adena Blount and Robert Bender, son-in law Matt Blount, and daughter-in-law, Carol Bender; his brothers Ron, Rick and Jim Bender (deceased); three beautiful grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and countless friends. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Chapel of the Highlands, 194 Millwood Drive at El Camino Real in Millbrae. In lieu of owers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the: Robert Reed Bender Memorial Bench Fund, P.O. Box 1382, Pacica, CA 94044. As a public service, the Daily Journal prints obituaries of approximately 250 words or less with a photo one time on the date of the familys choosing. To submit obituaries, email information along with a jpeg photo to news@smdailyjournal.com. Free obituaries are edited for style, clarity, length and grammar. If you would like to have an obituary printed more than once, longer than 250 words or without editing, please submit an inquiry to our advertising department at ads@smdailyjournal.com.
William Drewis
William Drewis, 85, died Jan. 20, 2012 at Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame with his family by his side. He was under the compassionate care of Dr. Mary Brzostowicz, to whom the family is eternally grateful. William was born Feb. 17, 1926 in San Francisco, to Herman Drewis and Mabel Olsen. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army 615th Armored Regiment from April 29, 1944, through Aug. 11, 1946. He met his wife, Elise, at a party in San Francisco where they shared their rst dance. They were married in 1951 and shared 60 happy years of marriage together. William worked as an airplane mechanic for United Airlines for 33 years and was a lifelong resident of South San Francisco. He was a meticulous handyman, a world traveler, a skilled bowler and a great lover of music. He will be remembered fondly for his gentle wit and benevolence, for his renditions of Frank Sinatra songs and, above all, for his love and dedication as a husband, father and grandfather. William is survived by his wife Elise; two sons and their spouses, Dale and Janet Drewis, and Marc and Vivian Drewis; his ve grandchildren, Dane, Deena, Janel, Matthew and Heather Drewis; and his stepgranddaughter, Mandi Kaiser. Family and friends are invited to visit from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Chapel of the Highlands, 194 Millwood Drive at El Camino Real in Millbrae. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30 at the funeral home.
Local briefs
The split allows DMB Associates, Inc. to continue focusing on residential projects and partnerships in Arizona while the new venture tackles western projects such as Redwood City Saltworks, Tejon Mountain Village, Martis Camp and Kukuiula.
NATION
WASHINGTON Eager to command center stage in a year dominated by Republican infighting, President Barack Obama is polishing a State of the Union address that will go to the heart of Americans economic anxiety and try to sway voters to give him four more years. He will speak Tuesday to a nation worried about daily struggles and unhappy with his handling of the economy. Obamas 9 p.m. EST address before a politically divided Congress will be built around ideas meant to appeal to a squeezed middle class. He is expected to urge higher taxes on the wealthy, propose ways to make college more affordable, offer new steps to tackle a debilitating housing crisis and try to help U.S. manufacturers expand hiring. Designed as a way for a president to update the nation and recommend ideas to Congress, the State of the Union address has become more than that, especially during that one window when the address falls during the re-election year of an incumbent. It is televised theater and Obamas biggest, best chance so far to offer a vision for a second term. He will frame the campaign to come as a ght for fairness for those who are
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Barack Obama will speak Tuesday to a nation worried about daily struggles and unhappy with his handling of the economy.
struggling to keep a job, a home or college savings and losing faith in how the county works. The speech will be principally about the economy, featuring the themes of manufacturing, clean energy, education and American values. No matter whom Obama faces in November, the election is likely to be driven by the economy, and determined by which candidate wins voters trust on how to x it. More people than not disapprove of Obamas handling of the economy. The overarching political goal is to give voters a contrast between his vision of a government that tries to level the playing eld and those ofce-seekers who, in his view, would leave people on their own. Without naming them, Obama has in his sights those after his job, including Republicans Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich.
TAMPA, Fla Republican presidential contenders Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich clashed repeatedly in heated, personal terms Monday night in a crackling campaign debate, the former Massachusetts governor tagging his rival as a Washington inuence peddler, only to be accused in turn of spreading
falsehoods over many years in politics. Youve been walking around the state saying things that are untrue, Gingrich told his rival in a two-hour debate marked by occasional interruptions and nger-pointing. The event marked the rst encounter among the four remaining GOP contenders former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and Texas Rep. Ron Paul shared the stage since Gingrich won
the South Carolina primary in an upset last weekend. His double-digit victory reset the race to pick a rival to challenge Democratic President Barack Obama this fall, and the next contest is the Jan. 31 Florida primary. With a week of campaigning ahead, Romney is expected to release his income tax return for 2010 as well as an estimate for 2011 on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON The nations ve largest mortgage lenders have agreed to overhaul their industry after deceptive foreclosure practices drove homeowners out of their homes, government ofcials said Monday.
A draft settlement between the banks and U.S. states has been sent to state ofcials for review. Those who lost their homes to foreclosure are unlikely to get their homes back or benet much nancially from the settlement, which could be as high as $25 billion. About 750,000 Americans about half of the households who might be eligi-
ble for assistance under the deal will likely receive checks for about $1,800. But the agreement could reshape longstanding mortgage lending guidelines and make it easier for those at risk of foreclosure to restructure their loans. And roughly 1 million homeowners could see the size of their mortgage reduced.
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The Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll conducts exercises with the U.S.Navy aircrafty carrier USS Kearsage in the Kuwait Gulf.
TEHRAN, Iran Senior Iranian lawmakers have stepped up threats that Islamic Republic warships could block the Persian Gulfs oil tanker trafc after the latest blow by Western leaders seeking to rein in Tehrans nuclear program: A punishing oil embargo by the European Union that sharply raises the economic stakes for Irans deance. The EU decision taken Monday in Brussels following the U.S. lead to target Irans critical oil exports opened a new front against Irans leadership. Pressure is bearing down on the clerical regime from many directions, including intense U.S. lobbying to urge Asian powers to shun Iranian crude, a nose-diving national currency and a recent slaying in what Iran calls a clandestine campaign against its nuclear establishment. In response, Iranian ofcials have turned to one of their most powerful cards: The narrow Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Gulf and the route for a fth of the worlds oil. Iran has
rattled world markets with repeated warnings it could block the hook-shaped waterway, which could spark a conict in the Gulf. Military experts have questioned whether Iran has the naval capabilities to attempt a blockade. But the U.S. and allies have already said they would take swift action against any Iranian moves to choke off the 30-mile (50kilometer) wide strait where the American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, along with British and French warships, entered the Gulf on Sunday without incident. The British Ministry of Defense said the three nations sought to underline the unwavering international commitment to maintaining rights of passage under international law. Earlier this month, Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, told CBS Face the Nation that Iranian forces could block shipping through the strait for a period of time, but added we can defeat that and restore the ow of oil and other commerce. He did not offer details on a U.S. military response, but the Pentagon is believed to have contingency plans for such a scenario.
WASHINGTON In a rare defeat for law enforcement, the Supreme Court unanimously agreed on Monday to bar police from installing GPS technology to track suspects without rst getting a judges approval. The justices made clear it wouldnt be their nal word on increasingly advanced high-tech surveillance of Americans. Indicating they will be monitoring the growing use of such technology, ve justices said they could see constitutional and privacy problems with police using many kinds of electronic surveillance for long-term tracking of citizens movements without warrants. While the justices differed on legal rationales, their unanimous outcome was an unusual setback for government and police agencies grown accustomed to being given leeway in investigations in post-Sept. 11 America, including by the
Supreme Court. The views of at least the ve justices raised the possibility of new hurdles down the road for police who want to use high-tech surveillance of suspects, including various types of GPS technology. The Supreme Courts decision is an important one because it sends a message that technological advances cannot outpace the American Constitution, said Donald Tibbs, a professor at the Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University. The people will retain certain rights even when technology changes how the police are able to conduct their investigations. A GPS device installed by police on Washington, D.C., nightclub owner Antoine Jones Jeep and tracked for four weeks helped link him to a suburban house used to stash money and drugs. He was sentenced to life in prison before an appeals court overturned his conviction. Its not clear how much difficulty police agencies would have with warrant
requirements in this area; historically they are rarely denied warrants they request. But the Obama administration argued that getting one could be cumbersome, perhaps impossible in the early stages of an investigation. In the Jones case, police got a warrant but did not install the GPS device until after the warrant had expired and then in a jurisdiction that wasnt covered by the document. Justice Antonin Scalia said the governments installation of the device, and its use of the GPS to monitor the vehicles movements, constituted a search, meaning a warrant was required. Ofcers encroached on a protected area, Scalia wrote. Relying on a centuries-old legal principle, he concluded that the police action without a warrant was a trespass and therefore an illegal search. He was joined in his opinion by Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Anthony Kennedy, Clarence Thomas and Sonia Sotomayor.
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Under DeMarcos leadership, FHFA also halted the Property Assessed Clean Energy program, which had been embraced by a growing number of California counties. Under the program, homeowners could obtain low-interest loans to install solar panels and make other energy efciency improvements and repay the loans as part of their property tax bills. As attorney general, Brown sued FHFA to try to overturn the decision. In both cases, DeMarco has thwarted the White House. The problem is that DeMarco takes an exceedingly narrow view of his duties. He is extremely cautious about doing anything that could threaten the solvency of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Thats important taxpayers bailed out the two agencies with at least $160 billion. But aiding the housing markets recovery and boosting clean energys growth are also essential to the nation. The other problem is that DeMarco, who isnt commenting on calls for his ouster, is in
ocal and state ofcials in California have been more than patient with the nations top housing regulator. Gov. Jerry Brown nally had enough, ring off a letter to President Barack Obama that urges him to name a director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency who will truly represent your policies. Under acting Director Edward DeMarco, the agency has ignored Californias foreclosure crisis, completely sabotaged a promising solar power program and is hindering Californias economic recovery, Brown complained, according to the Los Angeles Times. DeMarco has been very reluctant to lead the way on the home foreclosure crisis by, for instance, reducing principal amounts or helping homeowners renance underwater loans guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, the two federally backed home mortgage giants he oversees. Last week, 28 U.S. House Democrats from California also called on Obama to appoint a new director more willing to intervene in the housing market.
an unwieldy limbo where he lacks the authority and credibility he needs to be truly effective. He has been acting director since September 2009, a carryover from the Bush administration. The president can solve both problems by putting his own person in charge. In late 2010, Obama nominated Joseph Smith Jr., then North Carolinas banking commissioner, to be FHFA director. But when key Senate Republicans objected, the president backed down and withdrew the nomination. Its interesting to note that Obama was willing to risk Republican retribution with his recess appointment this month of Richard Cordray, a former Ohio attorney general, as the rst director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Cordray has important work to do, guarding Americans from deceptive and abusive nancial products that deepened the nancial collapse. The director of FHFA is also a powerful post. The president has also shown enough patience. He needs to act swiftly and aggressively to ll it with someone who shares his goals.
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t may be the smartest move ever made by a county supervisor. Literally. Supervisor Adrienne Tissier, just named board president in the annual reorganization, took the opportunity to do something that should have been done many moons ago she split future meetings into two halves. The rst morning session will deal with budget and policy issues. The second, in the afternoon, will tackle land issues. And never the twain shall meet. If this change makes you ask so what? you have never attended a Board of Supervisors meeting. You have never arrived at 9 a.m. only to have that 10 a.m. matter of such and such continually pushed back by a marathon public hearing on coastside development that just happened to be agendized rst. Youve never had to leave the meeting for work or children or any other responsibility before your topic of consideration is called. Youve never heard the board call a break at noon and ask everybody to return after lunch, silently cursing every elected ofcial who didnt better prioritize or every public speaker who couldnt just say ditto to echo the same sentiment as the previous dozen. If, however, Tissiers decision draws a sigh of relief, a quiet thank you, a realization that common sense might not be a complete loss down there in the county government center, welcome to the world of me and everybody else who thinks civic duty and community participation have been sorely tested by the previously existing way of doing business. Granted, the Board of Supervisors already had one up over most city governments and other boards that hold public meetings. Unlike the agendas of those groups which typically just list off items under headings like new business and consent, the board further breaks up its chores and gives several specic times. If, for example, an item is listed as beginning at 10 a.m., it will start no earlier although the time could be postponed if the previous matters are lengthy. This process doesnt protect the bleary eyed from having to sit through minutes or even hours of discussion unrelated to their focus. However, it does offer a baseline from which to work. The item isnt on until 10 a.m.? Another cup of coffee is a possibility rst. The item is set for 9:15 a.m. sharp? Maybe you can still pencil in that lunch date because chances are good you wont still be lingering around at noon, wondering when the board will stop talking about that construction appeal and get on to the budget. The frustration over the order and prioritization of board matters isnt limited to just those in the audience or awaiting a turn at the podium. At a public hearing over new jail plans last year, the boards newest member vented about why it had spent so much time that morning debating eco-tourism at coastal pumpkin patches in comparison to the few hours set aside for a new incarceration facility. Tissiers shakeup wouldnt have xed her comrades implication that pumpkin permits just arent as worthy as budget or public safety issues. His job as an elected ofcial is to give both ample consideration and realize that for some folks the daily operation of a business is more important than where to house and rehabilitate the bad seeds. However, the new schedule would ensure in the future that those with such disparate views wouldnt necessarily go batty sitting through the respective conversations. Not every person will do backips over every Styrofoam ban, declaration of Hug a Cute Puppy Week, appeal of plans to add a secondstory house addition or acceptance of a report on childrens health indicators. Many of the things the board does is frankly rote and boring. Some take way too long. A few might even be considered ... lame. But there is somebody for everything and each item does deserve its 15 minutes of fame or so that just doesnt mean everybody wants to sit through it. So thank you, Adrienne, for doing something so simple and so necessary. Its about time.
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
Karen Gutfreund San Jose The letter writer is the second vice president, National Exhibitions Director, Womens Caucus for Art.
maintaining a gallery for the community to visit. 1870 has been a landmark and ne example of a Peninsula communitys art activity. These artists have paid their rent promptly, covering all maintenance, utilities and even rodent control in this antiquated building. The next eviction on the Belmont City Councils schedule will be for the tenants of the Manor House in Twin Pines Park, that includes the Peninsula Museum of Art of which I am a board member and other organizations and artist tenants. The Manor House has been refurbished and, in some cases, restored by the museum and other tenants. Its present look of elegance and beauty has been the result of careful love, care and consideration by the present tenants of the Manor House over the years. The City Council also proposes to raise the rent for artists living outside the city of Belmont. This alone depicts a kind of favoritism that is unethical. It is like giving Belmont residents preference to their shopping centers, parking, emergency services and even access to their libraries, schools and houses of worship. What bothers me most is that the ages of these artists have not been taken into consideration. I think the majority of these artists are senior citizens and are living on xed incomes. Where are they to go? I feel that a community without art and art appreciation is like a person or community without soul.
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in the U.S. and falling borrowing costs for European governments have helped send the S&P 500 index up 4.6 percent for the year. Maybe the biggest boon to markets this year is the lack of scary headlines, said Jeff Lancaster, a principal at the investment rm Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough. When everybody is feeling distressed, anxious and worried as they were at the end of last year, it doesnt take a lot of good news for the mood to change, he said. It just takes a diminishing quantity of bad news. Many energy stocks jumped along with prices for natural gas and crude oil. Chesapeake Energy Corp., the No. 2 producer of natural gas in the United States, gained 6 percent after it said it plans to cut production, a response to the recent slump in natural gas prices. Natural gas futures rose 7.9 percent to $2.60 per 1,000 cubic feet. Gas futures were trading above $4 just six months ago. Stocks of other gas producers shot higher. Southwestern Energy Co. jumped 10 percent, the biggest gain in the S&P 500. Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. was close behind, rising 6.5 percent. Apache Corp., a producer of oil and gas, rose 1.6 percent after saying said it plans to buy Cordillera Energy Partners in a $2.85 billion deal. Its the largest merger announced in the U.S. this year.
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Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Chesapeake Energy Corp.,up $1.32 at $22.28 Chesapeake Energy Corp.said it will drastically cut natural gas drilling and production in the face of decade-low prices. Halliburton Co.,down 76 cents at $35.44 The oileld services company posted a 50 percent jump in quarterly prot, but investors seemed disappointed it didnt beat estimates by a wider margin. International Rectier Corp., down 28 cents at $23.15 The chipmaker cut its revenue forecast for the last three months of 2011 because of lower demand in China and Europe and supply-chain disruptions linked to ooding in Thailand. Nasdaq Research In Motion Ltd.,down $1.44 at $15.56 Founders Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis step down as co-CEOs of the BlackBerry maker, which continues to lose market share to Apples iPhone and phones running Googles Android. PetMed Express Inc.,up $1.24 at $12.51 The pet products retailer reported better-thanexpected fourth-quarter sales of animal medicine,primarily due to a rise in online orders. Netix Inc.,down $6.28 at $93.96 Investors fear that nancial aftershocks from a recent customer backlash and costs of international expansion will saddle the video subscription service with worse losses than analysts have projected. Mellanox Technologies Ltd., down $2.27 at $31.35 The maker of switches and adapters for data servers slashed prices for some of its products in an effort to drive sales. Rimage Corp.,down $1.35 at $11.83 The CD and DVD production company cut its fourth-quarter outlook due to costs from its acquisiton of a video production company.
NEW YORK The S&P 500 index eked out a tiny gain Monday while traders kept an eye on talks in Europe to cut Greeces crushing debt load and prevent a global nancial crisis. Other indexes ended slightly lower. The S&P added 0.62 of a point to close at 1,316 on Monday. The broad market measure has now closed higher on 12 of 14 days this year. European stocks and the euro rose after the continents nance ministers put pressure on banks that hold Greek government bonds to accept new ones that are worth half as much and carry a lower interest rate. The Greek stock market gained 5 percent, and indexes in Germany, France, Spain and Britain all advanced less than 1 percent. The euro rose more than a penny to $1.302, close to its highest level against the dollar this year. Negotiators are trying to prevent a disorderly default by Greece in March. The worst-case scenarios include a credit crisis similar to what happened after the Lehman Brothers investment bank fell in 2008. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 11.66 points to 12,708.82. Thats a loss of 0.1 percent. The Nasdaq composite index fell 2.53 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,784.17. Stocks are still off to a strong start in 2012. Investors biggest fears have slowly faded. Stronger than expected job growth
WASHINGTON It could be quite a while yet before the Federal Reserve starts raising the interest rates its kept at record lows for three years. Maybe not before 2014. Thats the thinking of many analysts as the Fed prepares this week to provide more explicit clues about how long
short-term rates will likely stay near zero. Starting when their policy meeting ends Wednesday, Fed members plan to forecast the direction of those rates four times a year. The clearer guidance will accompany the Feds usual quarterly predictions of growth, unemployment and ination. The new hints about rates are part of a Fed drive to make its communications
with the public more transparent. The more immediate goal is to assure consumers and investors that theyll be able to borrow cheaply well into the future. No announcements are expected Wednesday of any further Fed action to try to lift the economy. Most analysts think Fed members want to put off any new steps, such as more bond purchases, to see if the economy can extend the gains its made in recent months.
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SAN FRANCISCO Googles U.S. lobbying bill more than tripled to $3.76 million in the fourth quarter as the Internet search leader fought proposed changes to online piracy laws and sought to inuence a wide range of other issues that could affect its fortunes. The amount that Google Inc. spent making its political points from October through December is by far the companys highest lobbying tab for any three-month period since Googles Washington ofce opened in 2005. The total compared with a lobbying budget of $1.24 million during the nal three months of 2010 and $2.38 million in the third quarter of 2011. For all of 2011, Google spent $9.7 million on political persuasion, nearly doubling from $5.2 million in 2010. The company disclosed its fourth-quarter lobbying gures in documents led late Friday with the U.S. House clerks ofce. Googles lobbying expenses have been rising steadily against a backdrop of intensied U.S. government scrutiny of the companys acquisitions and business practices. The focus has been prompted by complaints alleging that Google is abusing its dominance of the lucrative Internet search market to stie competition and muscle its way into other markets.
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SANTA CLARA Kyle Williams is ignoring the barrage of hateful, hurtful, even threatening comments he has received via social media in the aftermath of his ill-timed fumble that cost the San Francisco 49ers the NFC championship game against New York. Williams said Monday he takes full responsibility for his fumble on a punt return in overtime Kyle Williams of a 20-17 loss to the Giants on Sunday night that set up Lawrence Tynes winning eld goal, calling the moment painful. I really didnt pay attention to Twitter. All
SANTA CLARA Jim Harbaugh arrived as the new coach of the 49ers a year ago challenged with turning around San Franciscos once-proud franchise in the midst of a lockout and minus the usual offseason preparation time with his players. He did it, and then some. And he did it his own blue-collar, rah-rah way. Even Harbaugh acknowledged Monday it was no easy accomplishment. A day after his team lost the NFC championship game 20-17 in overtime to the New York Giants to miss a chance at the Super Bowl, Harbaugh regrouped and told his team how proud he is of this special season. Whos got it better than us? No-body! became a mantra for the NFC West champions (14-4), who ended an eight-year stretch without a playoff berth or winning record and then became a surprise participant in the NFC title game after beating Drew Brees and the Saints in the divisional round. As Sir Andrew Barton said: Fight on my men, were hurt but not slain. Well lay down and bleed a while. Then well rise and ght
again, Harbaugh said. Ive said so often how proud I was of this team. I thought they played their hearts out. I thought we were a well-coached team. Be very proud of our guys. They stand toe-to-toe and ght every time they go out onto the eld. It didnt have the ending that we wanted. The football gods had a different ending in mind for this ball game. Harbaugh took a double hit after big brother, John, and the Baltimore Ravens lost Sundays rst game to New England. No Superbaugh this year. That was another painful thing, Harbaugh said. As he looks back, Harbaugh can point to all the progress made with a roster featuring only a handful of new faces from the group that went 6-10 last season and saw coach Mike Singletary red with one week left. Harbaugh, the 15-year NFL quarterback, left Stanford for a chance to prove he could coach at the highest level. He made it clear he didnt care to make friends along the way, aside from in his own building. After a win at previously unbeaten Detroit
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Six games into the regular season and we know one thing for sure: When it comes to Peninsula Athletic League girls soccer, defense is king (or queen?). In a way thats to be expected in 2012. Coming into the season, the biggest question for the league was how it was going to replace a crop of talented and lethal strikers? As it turns out, we were asking the wrong question. That talented group of attackers and nishers has been replaced by an equally gifted bunch of defenders. And there is plenty of
talent to go around. Consider the team that sits atop the Bay Division, all alone at 5-0-1 Carlmont. Prior to the start of the season, Carlmont head coach Tina Doss would have been the rst to tell you that her team wasnt going to score many goals. Our issue is, we might have trouble scoring, she told the Daily Journal following her teams 1-0 win over San Mateo to start the season. But teams are going to struggle to score against us. Turns out, Doss is a great coach and a prophet. The Scots have all but shutdown six
By the time this week is over, the Peninsula Athletic League will be halfway through its regular season. And that gives spectators an opportunity to evaluate what weve seen at the seasons midway point. We start in girls basketball where, no surprise, the Terra Nova Tigers are the biggest cats in the zoo. But even at 4-0, it hasnt been all smooth sailing for the girls from Pacica. On a couple of occasions, the Tigers have found themselves in close ball games at halftime (against Mills and San Mateo most notably). Then, perhaps after taking a bucket
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EDMONTON, Alberta Taylor Hall scored the winning goal in a shootout and the Edmonton Oilers snapped a three-game skid with a 2-1 victory over the Pacic Divisionleading San Jose Sharks on Monday night. Edmontons Devan Dubnyk was the rst star of the game, stopping 44 shots through overtime and three more in the shootout. Jordan Eberle scored in regulation for the Oilers (18-26-4), who won for the second time in 10 games and sixth in 26 outings. Logan Couture had the lone goal for the Sharks (26-14-6), who have lost three straight and four of ve. Dubnyk saw the bulk of the early action, and had luck on his side in the rst period. Shawn Horcoff gave up the puck behind the Oilers net, and Jamie McGinn got off a slap shot from the slot, but the puck rattled off the post. The Sharks outshot Edmonton 13-5 in the scoreless rst period. The Oilers opened the scoring seven minutes into the second when Jeff Petrys shot deected off a Sharks defender right to the stick of Eberle, who scored his 18th of the season into a wide-open net as goalie Thomas Greiss moved the other way. Oilers defenseman Andy Sutton got the crowd revved up with about 6 minutes left in the second period when he leveled McGinn with a clean body check at the blue line. The shots continued to heavily favor the Sharks, 26-12 through 40 minutes. San Jose came close to getting the tying goal three minutes into the third when John McCarthy almost caught Dubnyk napping with a quick wraparound attempt. The Sharks lost veteran defenseman Brent Burns ve minutes into the third when he had a knee-to-knee collision with Oilers forward Ales Hemsky.
NEW YORK Some bidders for the Los Angeles Dodgers have started talking with each other about combining their groups, even before initial offers for the bankrupt team were submitted Monday. Two bidders said talks about possible group mergers were ongoing. They both spoke on condition of anonymity because Blackstone Group, which is managing the sale for owner Frank McCourt, made them sign nondisclosure agreements. It would be a shock if they dont start talking merger, said Marc Ganis, president of the Chicago-based consulting rm Sportscorp, which is not involved. I think well get a halfdozen parties that are actually in the bid, plus or minus one. Blackstone will analyze all of the initial bids and then select up to 10 perhaps this
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week but maybe next to forward to Major League Baseball, which already has started due diligence on some. Those picked must pay MLB $25,000 to cover the costs of baseballs investigation. The actual cash paid in a sale gures to be depressed by the teams debt, which stands at $573 million, according to a ling in U.S. Bankruptcy Court last Friday. Because of the debt, the price may not top the record price for a baseball franchise, the $845 million paid by the Ricketts family for the Chicago Cubs in 2009. Even then the amount of cash needed is huge, and baseball likely will be wary of the leverage allowed to the incoming owners. Among the groups thought to have the most money: Steve Cohen of the hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors and baseball and basketball agent Arn Tellem
former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson, former Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals president Stan Kasten and Guggenheim Partners chief executive officer Mark Walter former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre and real estate developer Rick Caruso former Dodgers owner Peter OMalley the family of the late Roy E. Disney and Stanley Gold of Shamrock Holdings. OMalley has discussed combining with the Disney-Gold group, as first reported last week by the Los Angeles Times, and OMalley may be talking with others. Additional groups who have said they were bidding include: former agent and current Chicago White Sox special assistant Dennis Gilbert, talk show host Larry King and Jason Reese of Imperial Capital
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Wednesday when they face a team in Bulingame who is, at least offensively, red-hot. After starting the season at an eye-popping 0-4, the Panthers have won two straight by a combined score of 16-2 (wins over Capuchino and San Mateo). The wins had to have been therapeutic for a Panthers team full of offensive talent, but marred by injuries and youth in their defense. It isnt a coincidence that defensive-oriented teams sit near the Scots at the top portion of the Bay table. Aragons has been one of the best all season long and were it not for that one lapse against the Scots, the defensive focus might have fallen on them rst. No one is more physical in the back than the Dons who have gotten tremendous play by captain Rachel Kiligrew en route to a 5-1-0 start. Perhaps more valuable though has been the play of Marissa Bonglio, who might be the best 1-v-1 defender in the league. And you cant overlook the play of Gianna Mendez on the right wing. Quietly, the junior defender is establishing quite the reputation. Friday night and a loss to the Panthers prior to that would probably put them at 1-4 and 9-9 overall with ve games left on their schedule. The same can be said about the Panthers who, if they lose against the Vikings, would then face a San Mateo team that already beat them this year (59-52). In the Ocean Division, there will be two intra-city rivalries to put a bow on the seasons rst half. South San Francisco will visit El Camino as they search for their rst league win. But the most intriguing of the matchups takes place in Daly City where Jefferson will battle Westmoor. Both teams are 3-1 and the winner will have the upper hand as the season turns to its latter stage. In the Lake, all eyes will be on the Woodside at 3-2-1 has quite the crop of young defenders as well, led by the tall Gianna Rosati, who is only a sophomore. San Mateo will have their defense tested this week in a different way. Absent from their 4-2 loss to Burlingame was All-League goalkeeper Karyn Jacobs. Jacobs is invaluable to San Mateo because, not only is she one of the top keepers in the league, but she often plays the role of sweeper as well when teams try to catch the Bearcats on balls over the top. There is no one better in the PAL at reading that play and coming out to support than Jacobs. The Danielle Coyle-led defense will be under a lot of pressure, so the emergence of players like Kelly Ghiorso and youngster Katie Wischer will be huge if San Mateo plans to stay in the PAL hunt. In the Ocean Division, Hillsdale put on quite the defensive show against Sequoia last week, winning 2-0 with a formula similar to Carlmonts head coach Samia Shomans depth of defenders has allowed her to move talented playJan. 27 rematch atop the standings when Hillsdale tries to avenge an opening night loss to Sequoia. The Knights better not look to far ahead though. Before they face the Cherokees, they have a tough matchup against Wooside, who is off to a 2-1 start following a preseason record of 2-6. In PAL boys basketball, the story of the week was the return of Burlingames Frankie Ferrari. The sophomore point guard returned from a hand injury with vengeance, scoring 18 points in a win over Hillsdale. That, coupled with El Caminos rst loss in league play, means that we have a tight race as we head into the seasons latter portion. Handing the Colts their rst loss was Mills, who defended their home ers like Kayla Coleman up front to score goals while still feeling secure in the back. In their game against Sequoia, whos only a game behind the Knights at 5-1, Hillsdales team defense was instrumental in shutting down the always-electric and super dangerous Lily Discher. Their defense broke up a lot of stuff, Sequoia head coach Melissa Schmidt told the Daily Journal after the game. We were having a hard time breaking through them because they were always in the right place and they were incredibly quick. The Knights next test comes against Mills on Tuesday and the Vikings wont be a pushover. Like Shoman, Caroline Tiziani has her team playing unied defense. They sit in third place behind the aforementioned teams at 3-1 following back-to-back win in which they outscored El Camino and Westmoor 9-0. The Vikings have six clean sheets to their name this season.
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of their opponents. Their lone blemish was a 1-1 draw with MenloAtherton, who many consider to be one the more explosive teams in the league. The key lies in Carlmonts defensive depth. While they dont have experience up top, their slew of natural defenders scattered across the eld allows for a universal understanding of what theyre trying to accomplish defensively as a team. The back has beneted greatly with the play of sweeper Malak ElKhatib, who went toe-to-toe physically with a tough Aragon team and saw her squad come out with a 1-0 win last week. Credit there, however, can go out equally to players like Carly Richardson and Mary Cochran. That lone goal was actually scored by defender-turnedattacker Jacqueline Reliford. Carlmonts nal test of the seasons first half will come
shut out The Kings Academy to capture their latest league win Monday. Menlo jumped in front in the 30th minute when Sophie Sheeline headed in a Jaye Boissiere cross from eight yards out. Menlo turned up the heat in the second half. Boissiere found the net rst on a strike from 22 yards out for the 2-0 lead. Then Boissiere drove another 20 yard shot past the goalkeeper for Menlos third goal 12 minutes later. Chandler Wickers scored the nal goal with a well-placed shot into the corner from 17yards out. Menlos defense, led by Shannon Lacy, Hannah Rubin, Sienna Stritter and freshmen Alexandra Walker was strong throughout the match limiting Kings to seven shots on goal.
Julio Lara can be reached by email: julio@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: 344-5200 ext. 109. He can also be followed on Twitter @julitolara.
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of cold water to the proverbial face, Terra Nova roared back in the second half and ran their opponents out of the gym. But the question remains: Is this a good thing for the Tigers, who have their sights sent on doing well in the Central Coast Section playoffs? Lapses like these arent good when you play the bestof-the-best in the postseason. The focus this week should be on Mills though. The Vikings are 1-2 in league play and will close out the seasons rst half by visiting a 1-3 Burlingame team. Simply put, its make or break time for both teams. Mills has a trip to Terra Nova on
catching the Dons. Keep your eyes on the Lake Division this week. The Capuchino Mustangs, who lead the division with a 3-1 record, have Wednesday off. But come Friday, the Mustangs will have company atop the division table. Thats because Terra Nova and San Mateo, who both sit at 2-1, will battle it out Wednesday night. The Bearcats are coming off a win over cellar-dweller Oceana but will have to contend against the Tigers big-two in Jaylend Jones and Nick Manessis. Jones is near the top of the PAL scoring table with a 14.4 points per game average. Manessis has followed up his strong showing on the football eld with an 11.6 points per game average, along with five rebounds.
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ALAMEDA Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice will not interview for the Oakland Raiders vacant head coaching job as originally planned. Tice had been scheduled to meet with Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie on Tuesday at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. But the Bears said Monday that interview wont take place because the Raiders have moved onto the second phase of their interview process. McKenzie has been searching for a replacement for Hue Jackson, who was red Jan. 10 after going 8-8 in his only season on the job. McKenzie red Jackson on his rst day on the job, saying he wanted his own man as head coach. The Raiders have been tightlipped about the search, but McKenzie told Comcast SportsNet Bay Area that a hiring could come this week. McKenzie is at the Senior Bowl scouting for the draft. McKenzie has already interviewed Denver defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, Philadelphia offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, former Miami interim coach Todd Bowles, New Orleans offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. and Green Bay linebackers coach Winston Moss for the job. ESPN reported Monday that Allen would get a second interview, which is expected to be held this week at
the Senior Bowl. The Broncos nished 20th in the league in total defense this season and were 24th in the league in scoring defense at 24.4 points per game in his rst year as coordinator in Denver. Allen has been secondary coach the previous three seasons with the Broncos. He has also coached for the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints.
PORTLAND Oregon head coach Chip Kelly announced Monday that hes remaining with the Ducks, though he says he was attered by the interest shown in him by the NFLs Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I enjoyed meeting with the Glazer family and General Manager
Mark Dominik, but after numerous discussions, I concluded that I have some unnished business to complete at the University of Oregon, Kelly said in a statement released through the school. The Bucs are searching for a new head coach after firing Raheem Morris after nishing last in the NFC South.
Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens said Oregon granted Tampa Bay permission to talk to Kelly. We are pleased with Coach Kellys decision to remain as our head coach, Mullens said. Coach Kelly has provided great leadership and remains committed to building on our position among the elite college football programs in the country.
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OAKLAND Rudy Gay scored 23 points, three in the nal 23 seconds, and the surging Memphis Grizzlies rallied from 20 points down in the second half to beat the Golden State Warriors 91-90 on Monday night. Mike Conley had 20 points and nine assists for the Grizzles, who extended their winning streak to seven games with one of the biggest comebacks in franchise history. Memphis trailed 63-43 with 3:23 left in the third quarter, then pulled within 16 heading into the fourth. The rst-place Grizzlies scored 39 points over the nal 12 minutes to remain a half-game ahead of San Antonio in the Southwest Division. Marc Gasol added 15 points and 11 rebounds while Tony Allen had 14 points and eight rebounds for the Grizzlies (10-6). Monta Ellis had 20 points and ve assists for Golden State, which was outscored 11-5 over the nal 2:15. The Grizzlies kicked off their four-game West Coast trip with a win despite getting outplayed for most of the night before breaking loose in the fourth quarter. Allen had 10 points in the nal period, Conley added nine and Marreesse Speights scored all eight of his points to help fuel the comeback. Conley came up big on both ends of the court. He forced a pair of late turnovers, then scored the go-ahead basket on a driving layup after stealing a pass from Stephen Curry.
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TUESDAY GIRLSSOCCER Sacred Heart Prep at Notre Dame-SJ, Hillsdale at Mills,Sequoia at El Camino,Westmoor at Half Moon Bay,Jefferson at South City,Burlingame at Carlmont, 3 p.m.;Capuchino at Aragon,Mercy-Burlingame at Kings Academy, 3:30 p.m.; Menlo-Atherton at Woodside,San Mateo at Terra Nova,5:30 p.m.;Crystal Springs at Summit Prep,7:30 p.m. GIRLSBASKETBALL Oceana at Sequoia, Hillsdale at Woodside, Jefferson at Westmoor, South City at El Camino, Menlo-Atherton at San Mateo, Terra Nova at Half Moon Bay,Mills at Burlingame,6 p.m.;Eastside Prep at Sacred Heart Prep, Mercy-SF at Menlo School, Harker at Mercy-Burlingame,ICA at Crystal Springs, 6:30 p.m.; Notre Dame-Belmont at Sacred Heart Cathedral,7:30 p.m. BOYSBASKETBALL Crystal Springs at Eastside Prep, Menlo School at Priory, 6:30 p.m.; Harker at Sacred Heart Prep, 7:30 p.m. WRESTLING Serra at Bellarmine,7 p.m. WEDNESDAY BOYSSOCCER Terra Nova at Capuchino, El Camino at Hillsdale, Mills at Westmoor, Jefferson at South City, MenloAtherton at Carlmont,3 p.m.;Riordan at Serra,3:15 p.m.;Burlingame at Aragon,Menlo School at Harker, Sacred Heart Prep at Kings Academy, Crystal Springs at Eastside Prep,3:30 p.m.;Woodside at Sequoia,San Mateo at Half Moon Bay,5:30 p.m. GIRLSBASKETBALL Aragon at Carlmont,6:15 p.m. GIRLSSOCCER Castilleja at Mercy-Burlingame,3 p.m. BOYSBASKETBALL Oceana at Sequoia, Terra Nova at San Mateo, Jefferson at Woodside, Hillsdale at El Camino, Mills at Burlingame,6 p.m.; Menlo-Atherton at Westmoor, South City at Half Moon Bay,Sacred Heart Cathedral at Serra,7:30 p.m.; Aragon at Carlmont,7:45 p.m. THURSDAY GIRLSSOCCER Notre Dame-SJ at Menlo School, 2:45 p.m.; South City at El Camino,Jefferson at Mills,Carlmont at San Mateo,3 p.m.;Priory at Sacred Heart Prep,Harker at Crystal Springs,3:30 p.m.;Westmoor at Sequoia,Capuchino at Menlo-Atherton,4 p.m.;Aragon at Terra Nova, Burlingame at Woodside, Hillsdale at Half Moon Bay,5:30 p.m.;ICA at Summit Prep,7:30 p.m. WRESTLING Burlingame at Woodside, Capuchino at Oceana, Hillsdale at Mills,Terra Nova at Sequoia,El Camino at Half Moon Bay, South City at Menlo-Atherton, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY BOYSSOCCER Terra Nova at Hillsdale, Westmoor at Capuchino, Jefferson at Mills,Menlo-Atherton at San Mateo,3 p.m.;Woodside at Aragon,Menlo School at Sacred Heart Prep,Kings Academy at Crystal Springs,3:30 p.m.;South City at El Camino,4:30 p.m.;Half Moon Bay at Burlingame,Carlmont at Sequoia,5:30 p.m. GIRLSBASKETBALL Castilleja at Crystal Springs,4:30 p.m.;Notre DameSJ at Sacred Heart Prep,6 p.m.;Sequoia at Hillsdale, Oceana vs.Capuchino at Mills,Aragon at South City, Jefferson at El Camino,Carlmont at Westmoor,Mills at Terra Nova, Menlo-Atherton at Half Moon Bay, 6:15 p.m.;Menlo School at Eastside Prep,6:30 p.m.; San Mateo at Burlingame,St.Francis at Notre DameBelmont,7:30 p.m. BOYSBASKETBALL Kings Academy at Menlo School,6:30 p.m.;Crystal Springs at Sacred Heart Prep,Burlingame at Woodside, 7:30 p.m.; Sequoia at Terra Nova, Oceana vs. Capuchino at Mills, Aragon at South City, MenloAtherton at Half Moon Bay,Carlmont at Westmoor, Mills at Hillsdale,Jefferson at El Camino,7:45 p.m. SATURDAY BOYSBASKETBALL Serra at St.Francis,7:30 p.m. BOYSSOCCER Serra at Valley Christian,2 p.m. GIRLSSOCCER Valley Christian at Notre Dame-Belmont,2 p.m. WRESTLING Serra at Overfelt tournament,all day
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Southwest Division W Memphis 10 San Antonio 11 Dallas 11 Houston 10 New Orleans 3 Northwest Division W Oklahoma City 14 Denver 12 Utah 10 Portland 10 Minnesota 7 Pacic Division W L.A.Clippers 9 L.A.Lakers 10 Phoenix 6 Sacramento 6 Golden State 5 L 6 7 7 7 14 L 3 5 5 7 10 L 5 8 10 12 11 Pct .625 .611 .611 .588 .176 Pct .824 .706 .667 .588 .412 Pct .643 .556 .375 .333 .313 GB 1/2 7 1/2 GB 2 3 4 7 GB 1 4 5 5
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Central Division W Detroit 33 St.Louis 29 Chicago 29 Nashville 29 Columbus 13 Northwest Division W Vancouver 29 Colorado 26 Minnesota 23 Calgary 23 Edmonton 18 Pacic Division W San Jose 26 Los Angeles 24 Dallas 24 Phoenix 21 Anaheim 18 L 15 13 14 16 29 L 15 22 18 20 26 L 14 16 21 20 22 OT 1 6 6 4 6 OT 4 2 7 6 4 OT 6 10 2 8 7 Pts 67 64 64 62 32 Pts 62 54 53 52 40 Pts 58 58 50 50 43 GF 158 122 161 137 113 GF 155 129 112 120 120 GF 130 111 125 127 124 GA 110 99 141 126 159 GA 120 141 124 136 139 GA 110 111 136 132 143
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San Francisco fell short 30 years after the Niners two-decade run began under the late Bill Walsh with the rst of ve Super Bowl championships. Harbaugh used some of the same methods as the Hall of Fame coach and his unique version of Walshs West Coast offense. The main symmetry between the teams is sort of coincidental but not really getting the coach from Stanford that we did back in 79 and the Niners did here this year has made just a huge difference in the culture and the winning attitude and the approach of this football team, former 49ers offensive lineman Randy Cross said . I guess its simplistic to credit just one person because its never just one person. They were really looking for the individual who was going to kind of take that place by the scruff of the neck and drag it into this decade and form it in sort of his vision. They thought various people along the way were that guy but they found it in Jim. up to it and move forward. Kicker David Akers took to Twitter on Monday asking people to stop with the harsh remarks directed toward his teammate, saying ppl need to get a grip! Leave Kyle alone! He also reminded everybody the NFC West-champion 49ers (14-4) win and lose together, so there would David Akers be no nger-pointing in the locker room. Im irritated with the way people are treating him, absolutely, Akers said. I think its ridiculous. You know, get a grip on what lifes about. He went out and he put his soul out there. Thats what he does. He was not trying to do anything other than make an incredible San Franciscos defense ranked No. 1 against the run and allowed only three touchdowns rushing and all in the nal two games and the Niners had 38 takeaways to only 10 turnovers for a plus-28 turnover differential. That matched the second-best mark in NFL history since 1941. We let an opportunity get away from us, one of those chances that dont come around often, AllPro linebacker Patrick Willis said. It hadnt been around here for a while and we let it slip away from us. Only time will heal that. ... I dont believe in moral Patrick Willis victories. Theres a lot we can look back on and be thankful about, considering where we have been in the past; theres a lot of positives we can build on. The 49ers plan to bring back quarterback play for this team. He had a great kickoff return. Mistakes happen. We all make mistakes. But when youre out there truly battling to do the best you can, my hat goes off to him, to anybody that does that. Many of the 49ers spent the time after the game and into Monday thinking about the missed chances, and not just by Williams. It doesnt surprise me, coach Jim Harbaugh said of players supporting Williams. This is a class bunch of guys, a class group, a class team. They have never been a nger-pointing group. Williams has spoken to his father, Chicago White Sox general manager Ken Williams, and also heard from players around the league who offered their support. Ken Williams told ESPN on Monday that his son might have separated his shoulder in the third quarter before making a pair of critical blunders. rst half like it did in the second half, perhaps Williams mistakes are less damaging. Rushing only three linemen on New Yorks go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter. After the Giants recovered Williams muffed punt, they went on to take a 17-14 lead with just over eight minutes to play. On the 17-yard, Manning-to-Manningham scoring strike, the 49ers rushed just three linemen. Considering the defense was wreaking havoc on the Giants by that time, I cant understand how you send only three. That gives Manning more than enough time to pick apart eight men in coverage. All that being said, how can any 49ers fan really be that upset? No one in their right mind could have guessed the 49ers would reach the NFC championship game especially considering what the team had gone
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on Oct. 16, Harbaugh made headlines for his second-long handshake and backslap with Jim Schwartz that infuriated the Lions coach. Harbaughs response in the aftermath when asked about reaching out to Schwartz: Apologies seem like excuses. And Harbaugh offered no excuses Monday after his Niners missed many opportunities to win. Kyle Williams lost his second fumble in overtime, setting up Lawrence Tynes winning eld goal. Its tough, said running back Frank Gore, who became the franchise rushing leader last month. Its over. Weve got to move on. I know weve got a great group of guys in here, guys who work hard, a coaching staff that works hard. Well get back.
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the feedback I needed was family and friends, the guys in the locker room, Williams said. Instantly, Williams was made a villain on the Internet. He insisted its part of his job to face the criticism in the aftermath of his mistakes and not hide out in a difcult time. Perhaps that will go a little way in calming down the angry fans, some of whom wished harm on Williams and his family after the gaffes. Its one of those things you have to take accountability for, Williams said. Everybody is responsible for what they do on the eld. Its something that I was responsible for and I made a mistake and its time to own
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Smith didnt throw more often is because it seemed like he was under constant pressure whenever he dropped back to pass. Its never good when your quarterback is the secondleading rusher in the game he ran six times for 42 yards. Some were designed runs, but many were Smith scrambling for his life. The Giants managed to sack Smith only three times, but the constant pressure prevented Smith from nding a comfort level. A non-existent wide receiving corps. It wasnt until late in the third quarter that I
realized Michael Crabtree was even playing. Of the 12 Smith completions, one went to a wideout a three-yard pass to Crabtree. Other than that, nothing. The 49ers were at a distinct disadvantage in the wide receiver department all season, but covered up that weakness with a strong play everywhere else. With New Yorks Victor Cruz destroying the 49ers defense in the rst half, it was a reminder of what San Francisco was missing. Failing to adjust to Cruz in the rst half. Dude caught 10 passes for 142 yards in the rst two quarters and, while the 49ers defense held him catch-less in the second half, the damage was already done. While Cruz didnt score any touchdowns, the 49ers inability to stop him helped the Giants set up their rst two scores and extended numerous other drives. If the defense played him in the
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pelvic exams. The worry: If given too often, these tests can waste time and money, and sometimes even do harm if false alarms spur unneeded follow-up care. It begs the question: Just what should be part of my doctors visit? If youre 65 or older, Medicare offers a list of screenings to print out and discuss during the new annual wellness visit, a benet that began last year. As of November, more than 1.9 million seniors had taken advantage of the free checkup. For younger adults, figuring out whats necessary and whats overkill is tougher. Whatever your age, some major campaigns are under way to help. Theyre compiling lists of tests that your doctor might be ordering more out of habit, or fear of lawsuits, than based on scientific evidence that they are really needed. Too often, we order tests without stopping to think about how (if at all) the result will help the patient, wrote Dr. Christine Laine. Shes editor of Annals of Internal Medicine, which this month published a list of 37 scenarios where testing is overused. Not even physicians are immune when it comes to their own health care. Dr. Steven Weinberger of the American College of Physicians had minor elective surgery for torn knee cartilage about a year ago. The hospital required a pre-operative chest X-ray, an EKG to check his heart and a full blood work-up tests he says arent recommended for an otherwise healthy person at low risk of complications. Weinberger should know: He led the team that compiled that new list
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WASHINGTON Recent headlines offered a fresh example of how the health care system subjects people to too many medical tests this time research showing millions of older women dont need their bones checked for osteoporosis nearly so often. Chances are youve heard that many expert groups say cancer screening is overused, too, from mammograms given too early or too often to prostate cancer tests that may not save lives. Its not just cancer. Now some of the nuts-and-bolts tests given during checkups or hospital visits are getting a second look, too things like routine EKGs to check heart health, or chest X-rays before elective surgery. Next under the microscope may be womens dreaded yearly
There are new concerns that If given too often,medical tests can waste time and money,and sometimes even do harm if false alarms spur unneeded follow-up care.
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timeline calls for the city to go out to bid for the work in spring with construction happening from May to October. Rebuilding residences is moving along. Of the 38 totally destroyed homes, 13 are under construction and seven are going through the planning or building review process, said Community Development Director Aaron Aknin. Of the 17 homes that were badly damaged, work on seven have been completed and work is being nalized on the others, he said. Residents will have a couple opportunities to discuss reconstruction. A community meeting will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Church of the Highlands, 1900 Monterey Drive to talk about the extent of proposed improvements, schedule of work and possible street and landscape enhancements. Its not required, but those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to the public services department at 616-7065 or crestmoorconstruction@sanbruno.ca.gov. For a more informal setting, a Crestmoor Neighborhood Gathering will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at the San Bruno Senior Center. Coffee and dessert will be served and city staff will be on hand to discuss reconstruction efforts. The council meets 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the Senior Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Road.
Heather Murtagh can be reached by email: heather@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 105.
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Director Klara Fabry and Crestmoor Reconstruction Project Manager Harry Burrowes. San Bruno assumes repair costs from the explosion will be reimbursed through a combination of the state disaster assistance program and citys property insurance. Improvements to the water system will include replacing and increasing the size of the water lines within Sneath Lane, and upper and lower Claremont avenues and new connections to existing water lines. Two new pressure-reducing stations will also be built. If approved, the contract allows for 75 working days in which to complete the project. Starting construction in February, for example, should result in work being nished in mid-May depending on the contractors schedule and possible weather delays, according to the staff report. BKF Engineers were brought on in June 2011 to design services related to the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure. Since then, the city has requested the engineers consider a larger area, more than 50 percent than originally requested. If approved, BKF will design improvements for underground services, like sewer mains and storm drains, and improvements to streetscape and trafc. The
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of overused tests. All three examples are on it. If anyone should have objected, I should have objected, but I took the easy way out. I didnt want to be raising a fuss, quite frankly, he says. The college of physicians push for what it calls high-value, cost-conscious care and similar work being published in the Archives of Internal Medicine aims to get more doctors to think twice so their patients wont be put in that uncomfortable position. Another group, the National Physicians Alliance, is studying whether training primary care doctors in parts of Connecticut, California and Washington about the most overused care will change their habits. Medical groups have long urged patients not to be shy and to ask why they need a particular test, what its pros and cons are, and what would happen if they skip it. This spring, a campaign called Choosing Wisely promises to provide more specific advice. The group will publish a list of the top 5 overused tests and treatments from different specialties. Consumer Reports will publish a laymans translation, to help people with these awkward discussions.
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are also impacted by the demise of RDAs. HIP Housings Home Sharing Program is facing a potential loss of $181,000 in RDA funding. The Home Sharing program partners those who have space in their homes with those who need affordable housing, thus creating new affordable opportunities using existing housing stock. Of those HIP Housing served, 98 percent were low income, 78 percent were homeless or at-risk of homelessness, 34 percent had disabilities and 28 percent were seniors. People often associate redevelopment agencies with large, high-prole projects like stadiums and commercial housing complexes, Kate Comfort Harr, executive director of HIP Housing, said in a prepared statement. I dont think most people realize that many of the services that promote healthy communities and keep low-income people housed, clothed and fed were also funded by the agencies. In the meantime, giving the city the former RDA power will allow it to sell two rsttime buyer units at Gateway Commons for $350,000; retain ownership of the former
police station at 2000 Delaware St.; ensure that there is sufcient time to develop a plan for the future of the Vendome Hotel; retain rst-time buyer loans valued at $6.6 million; and retain the potential for future repayment of a $1.8 million construction loan to build Peninsula Station on El Camino Real, according to the staff report. San Mateos RDA currently owns 13 properties, one of which is the old Kinkos property at Claremont Street and Fourth Avenue that was purchased for $5.3 million in 1998. That lot is now being used for parking. The RDA also owns the old police station at 2000 S. Delaware St., which it bought for about $6.4 million in 2007 for the construction of affordable housing. The Day Labor Center and parking lot at Fifth and Railroad avenues is also an RDA property, purchased in 1997 for $925,000. In the past two years, the citys RDA also bought two homes on South Fremont Street that will be held for resale as rst-time buyer units. The RDA spent about $450,000 on the purchase of those properties, according to the staff report. The San Mateo City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:45 p.m., tonight, conference room C, City Hall, 330 W. 20th Ave., San Mateo.
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LOS ANGELES Two legally blind women appeared to gain some vision after receiving an experimental treatment using embryonic stem cells, scientists reported Monday. While embryonic stem cells were first isolated more than a decade ago, most of the research has been done in lab animals. The new results come from the first tests in humans for a vision problem. Researchers caution the work is still very preliminary. This study provides reason for encouragement, but plans to now get such a treatment would be premature, said stem cell expert Paul Knoepfler of the University of California, Davis, who had no role in the research. Last summer, each patient was injected in one eye with cells derived from embryonic stem cells at the University of California, Los Angeles. One patient had the dry form of age-related macular degeneration, the most common cause of blindness. The other had a rare disorder known as Stargardt disease that causes serious vision loss. Theres no cure for either eye problem. After four months, both showed some improvement in reading progressively smaller letters on an eye chart. The Stargardt
patient, a graphic artist in Los Angeles, went from seeing no letters at all to being able to read five of the largest letters. However, experts said the improvement of the macular degeneration patient might be mostly psychological, because the vision in her untreated eye appeared to get better too. Both patients remain legally blind despite their improvements, said experts not connected with the study. One must be very careful not to overinterpret the visual benefit, said Vanderbilt University retina specialist Dr. Paul Sternberg, who is also the president-elect of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The findings were published online Monday by the journal Lancet. This early test was meant to study whether the stem cell therapy was safe in people and not whether it would improve vision. Scientists at UCLA and Advanced Cell Technology, which funded the work, said they were pleased that there have been no signs of rejection or abnormal growth months after the procedure. Embryonic stem cells can transform into any cell of the body. Scientists are hoping to harness embryonic stem cells to create a variety of replacement tissues for transplant, but their use has been controversial because human embryos have to be destroyed to harvest the cells.
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TUESDAY, JAN. 24 Ukulele Introduction. Twin Pines Senior and Community Center, 20 Twin Pines lane, Belmont. Learn the basics and 10 songs. Sign up online at belmont.gov under Parks and Recreation. For more information call 595-7441. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sequoia Wellness Center, 749 Brewster Ave., Redwood City. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a free 12-Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. For more information call (800) 600-6028. Project Read Menlo Park literacy tutor training. 5:30 p.m. Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park. Training for new tutors at Project Read Menlo Park will be trained. Free. For more information call 330-2525. Project Read San Mateo literacy tutor training. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. San Mateo Main Library, 55 W. Third Ave., San Mateo. Volunteers must be willing to attend all six training sessions which will continue on Jan. 26 and 31 and on Feb. 2, 7 and 9. Free. For more information and to register for tutor training call 522-7848. Baseball sign ups. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. South San Francisco Municipal Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco. South San Francisco Youth Baseball League in person sign up for 2012 season for children ages 5-10. For more information visit ssfbaseball.org. AAA Travel Redwood City. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. 510 Veterans Blvd., Redwood City. Join us for a special travel event on a Trafalgar vacation. RSVP required. To RSVP call 2163130. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25 New Leaf Community Day Benefits Square Peg Foundation. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. New Leaf Community Markets, 150 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay. Five percent of the days sales at the Half Moon Bay New Leaf Community Markets will be donated to the Square Peg Foundation, a nonprofit that changes the world, one child and one rescue horse at a time. For more information visit www.newleaf.com and www.squarepegfoundation.com. Toastmasters meeting. Noon to 1 p.m. Foster City Chamber of Commerce, 1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd., No. F, Foster City. Those who are seeking to improve their communication and leadership skills should join Toastmasters, which meets every Wednesday. Free. For more information call 358-5734. Chinese New Year story time and craft. 4 p.m. San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Ave, San Mateo. The Year of the Dragon will be celebrated. For ages 4 to 8 years old. Free. For more information call 572-7838. From the viewpoint of a recruiter: what recruiters see. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Burlingame Public Library, 480 Primrose Road, Burlingame. Mike Manoske, the recruiting manager for GoGrid, will share his extensive experience with technical recruitment from an employers point of view. Free. For more information call 558-7400. Baseball sign ups. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. South San Francisco Municipal Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco. South San Francisco Youth Baseball League in person sign up for 2012 season for children ages 5-10. For more information visit ssfbaseball.org. AAA Travel Redwood City. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. 510 Veterans Blvd., Redwood City. Join us for a special travel event on a Trafalgar vacation. RSVP required. To RSVP call 2163130. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25 New Leaf Community Day Benefits Square Peg Foundation. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. New Leaf Community Markets, 150 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay. Five percent of the days sales at the Half Moon Bay New Leaf Community Markets will be donated to the Square Peg Foundation, a nonprofit that changes the world, one child and one rescue horse at a time. For more information visit www.newleaf.com and www.squarepegfoundation.com. Toastmasters meeting. Noon to 1 p.m. Foster City Chamber of Commerce, 1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd., No. F, Foster City. Those who are seeking to improve their communication and leadership skills should join Toastmasters, which meets every Wednesday. Free. For more information call 358-5734. Chinese New Year storytime and craft. 4 p.m. San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Ave, San Mateo. The Year of the Dragon will be celebrated. For ages 4 to 8 years old. Free. For more information call 572-7838. From the viewpoint of a recruiter: what recruiters see. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Burlingame Public Library, 480 Primrose Road, Burlingame. Mike Manoske, the recruiting manager for GoGrid, will share his extensive experience with technical recruitment from an employers point of view. Free. For more information call 558-7400. Baseball sign ups. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. South San Francisco Municipal Building, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco. South San Francisco Youth Baseball League in person sign up for 2012 season for children ages 5-10. For more information visit ssfbaseball.org. AAA Travel Redwood City. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. 510 Veterans Blvd., Redwood City. Join us for a special event on Oceania Cruises. RSVP required. To RSVP call 216-3130. San Carlos Middle Schools TriSchool production of Willy Wonka Junior. 7 p.m. Central Middle School Auditorium, 828 Chestnut St., San Carlos. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Continues through Jan. 28. 1 p.m. matinee on Jan. 28 and Jan. 29. Seating is on first come-first serve basis. General admission $14, $10 for students. Tickets available in school offices and online at www.sancarloschildrenstheater.com. An evening with author Val McDermid. 7 p.m. Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. Book selling and signing of McDermids latest crime novel will follow the authors presentation. Reception and presentation are free. For more information visit smcl.org. Millbrae Library Program: Masters of Venice, Paintings of Passion and Power. 7 p.m. Millbrae Library, 1 Library Ave., Millbrae. Hosted by the San Francisco Fine Arts Museum Docent program. Free. For more information call 697-7607. Camellias: A Personal Perspective. 7 p.m. Veterans Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City. Camellia: A Personal Perspective will be the topic of a garden lecture by Jim Nuccio. There will also be a silent auction of unusual camellias. Free. For more information call sfpcscamellias@gmail.com. Hillbarn Theatre presents Social Security. 8 p.m. Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. $35. For more information call 3496411 or visit www.HillbarnTheatre.org. THURSDAY, JAN. 26 Millbrae Library Program: Hiring help at home and making the right choice. 1 p.m. Millbrae Library, 1 Library Ave., Millbrae. Lecture by Janeen R. Pratt, MA of Pathways Home Health, Hospice and Privet Duty. Free. For more information call 697-7607. AAA Travel Redwood City. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. 510 Veterans Blvd., Redwood City. Insight Vacations and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. RSVP required. To RSVP call 216-3130. For more events visit smdailyjournal.com, click Calendar.
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but said the prosecution failed to meet its burden of proof that his client deliberately and with premeditation killed Jack Chu. With the defense never contesting that Najdawi red the shots, the strategy likely determines whether the jury convicts Najdawi, 28, of rst- or seconddegree murder. The jury is also weighing a jailhouse attack on Najdawis cellmate and, without getting inside his clients head, McDougall told them they cannot know beyond a reasonable doubt that the incident was an attempted murder. Unlike prosecutor Al Gianninis contention that motive does not matter, McDougall told jurors they have to understand why Najdawi acted to return guilty verdicts. He also said that is impossible without proof of what happened between the time a building surveillance camera captured a drunken Najdawi stumbling down a street after a night of drinking with Chu and less than 20 minutes later when shots were reported. We dont know what occurred in that time frame, McDougall said. Najdawi has pleaded both not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity in Chus July 8, 2008 death and the jail attack on inmate John Lynch. If a jury convicts, they must then hear a secondary sanity phase to decide if he should be hospitalized or incarcerated. Giannini told jurors if it comes to that they can consider Najdawis mental state then but that this trial is about nothing other than the naked facts of the case. Giannini reiterated to jurors the same theme as his opening statements earlier this month Najdawi was determined to kill somebody that night whether it be
Chu, another man whom he reportedly said he wanted to shoot or a stranger he encountered while waving a Glock on a San Francisco street. This defendant formed a deadly state of mind ... and it started long before he put the bullets in Jack Chu, Giannini said, further characterizing the fatal shooting as a savage, cold-blooded killing. Chu, 27, and Najdawi, 31, drank heavily on July 7 leading into July 8 at two San Francisco bars where Najdawi paid the tab with his brothers stolen credit card. A friend testied Najdawi had a rearm with him that night as he often did. At 1:18 a.m., per a surveillance tape from a business, Chu walked down the street followed a short time later by Najdawi with the gun and laser sight visible. Najdawi stopped in the doorway of one business to urinate and the video footage showed him swinging the gun in the direction of headlights. Twenty minutes later, the pair drove to Lincoln Circle in Millbrae where shots were red and Najdawi drove the vehicle to the intersection of Chula Vista and Sanchez avenues in Burlingame. Najdawi headed to his mothers nearby home, leaving his friend to rot in the the council will hold a public hearing to discuss the possible ban which, if passed, would go into effect Sept. 1. Mayor Marge Colapietro was interested in hearing the communitys opinion at the meeting as well as learning about outreach efforts. Under the current proposal, businesses would not be able to distribute single-use bags and free paper carryout bags, Popp wrote. Stores can charge a minimum of 10 cents per bag, should a customer need to purchase one. Those paper bags must be comprised of at least 40 percent post-consumer recycled materials. Thicker reusable plastic bags are allowed but would also need to be imprinted showing the bag is made of at least 40 percent post-consumer recycled materials, Popp wrote. Millbraes proposal isnt an outright ban as there are exceptions to the rule. A variety of businesses would be exempt from the ban such as food vendors, dry cleaners and nonprofit organizations. Some types of bags like bakery item bags; meat and produce bags; pharmaceutical bags; flat greeting card bags; dry cleaning bags; and bags that hold live plants or small hardware items would be exempt, Popp wrote. At the same time, a county-wide ban one letter of intent with another reportedly forthcoming. The City Council also directed staff to explore an agreement between the owners of an adjacent 17-acre horse ranch to merge properties and facilitate the creation of subdivided lots along Marsten Avenue through a development agreement. The horse-ranch owners, however, sought an appraiser to determine the value of their own property and have not been in touch with city staff since September, according to a staff report. Belmont officials were also contacted by a group of property owners in April 2010 who asked if the city would be interested in buying a 14acre property near the San Juan Hills
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larger grocery stores but would be open to discuss other alternatives such as setting requirements for businesses that are a certain size or have a sales volume over a particular minimum, said Ford. Plastic bags distributed at grocery stores and other retail establishments are seen as harmful to the environment and wildlife. Similarly, Millbrae previously passed an ordinance banning the use of food containers that are not recyclable. In October, Millbrae discussed banning single-use carryout bags from five grocery stores and supermarkets in town. At the direction of the City Council, the proposal was expanded to include all retail establishments which could affect about 50 businesses. Since then, the city developed an initial environmental report and negative declaration that was recently circulated. No public comments were submitted by the end of the comment period, according to a staff report by Director of Public Works Ron Popp. On Tuesday,
has been discussed since last year. Officials from numerous Peninsula cities met last week to discuss enacting a law similar to San Joses ban. San Joses bag-ban law went into effect at the beginning of the year. It bans retailers from handing out singleuse plastic bags. San Jose shoppers must bring reusable bags or buy paper bags for 10 cents each. San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, Foster City and Burlingame have joined a county working group to craft an ordinance that could be uniformly adopted. The uniform law proposes fines from $100 to $500. At the same meeting, Millbrae will discuss the recent Supreme Court decision allowing California to end redevelopment agencies. As a result, the council will consider naming the city as the successor organization allowing it to oversee property and housing assets secured previously by the Redevelopment Agency. The council meets 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 at City Hall, 621 Magnolia Ave.
Heather Murtagh can be reached by email: heather@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 105.
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wonders what that minimum will mean. The amount of housing we might have to build will be greater than we initially thought, Lieberman said. City staff projected, in 2009, the sale of some of the lots could recoup the city anywhere from $225,000 to $1.75 million. The city has requested a letter of intent and qualifications from 10 developers for the San Juan Hills properties but so far the city has received only
city-owned property. Without street access and constraints to development, the 14-acre property was only valued at about $400,000, less than the property owners were willing to part with the land for. The city will conduct some community meetings related to developing the area with notication given to all property owners in the Skymont neighborhood. The Belmont City Council meets 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24 at City Hall, 1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont.
Bill Silverfarb can be reached by email: silverfarb@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 106.
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300 Toys
RADIO-CONTROL SAILBOAT: Robbie model. Power: Futabas ATTAK, 75.750 mghz.Excellent condition, ready to use. Needs batteries. $70.00 650-341- 3288 WWII PLASTIC aircraft models $50 (35 total) 650-345-5502
304 Furniture
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 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
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TOASTER/OVEN WHITE finish barely used $15. 650-358-0421
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248208 The following person is doing business as: Classical Chinese Medicine Seminars, 358 Ludeman Ln., MILLBRAE, CA 94030 is hereby registered by the following owner: Betty Lo, same address The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on . /s/ Betty Lo / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/29/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 01/17/12, 01/24/12, 01/31/12, 02/07/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248329 The following person is doing business as: 1) Brents Heating & Air Conditioning, 2) Brentshvac, 322 Visitation Ave., BRISBANE, CA 94005 is hereby registered by the following owner: Brent J. Millen, 805 Banbury Ln., Millbrae, CA 94030. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on . /s/ Brent Millen / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 01/09/2012. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 01/24/12, 01/31/12, 02/07/12, 02/14/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248517 The following person is doing business as: Westone Group, 3716 Southwood Ave., SAN MATEO, CA 94403 is hereby registered by the following owner: Matthew W. Notley, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 01/21/2000 . /s/ Matthew W. Notley / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 01/20/2012. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 01/24/12, 01/31/12, 02/07/12, 02/14/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248532 The following person is doing business as: White Water Rose Catering & Events, 70 Spruce St., MILLBRAE, CA 94030 is hereby registered by the following owner: White Water Rose, INC., CA. The business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on N/A. /s/ Chantal Rose Eriksen / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 01/23/2012. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 01/24/12, 01/31/12, 02/07/12, 02/14/12). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #248495 The following person is doing business as: Clapperbox, 723 Crossway Rd., BURLINGAME, CA 94010 is hereby registered by the following owner: Peter Tucker, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on . /s/ Peter Tucker / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 01/19/2012. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 01/24/12, 01/31/12, 02/07/12, 02/14/12). NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE Date of Filing Application: Dec. 21, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the applicant(s) is/are: Oneills Irish Pub, LLC The applicant(s) listed above are applying to Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 34 S. B St., SAN MATEO, CA 94401 Type of license applied for: 48 - On-Sale General Public Premises Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal January. 24, 2012
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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 SOLD 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
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1912 COFFEE Percolator Urn. perfect condition includes electric cord $85. (415)565-6719 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
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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 PS2 GAME console $75.00 (650)591-4710 SONY TRINITRON 37" TV with Remote Good Condition $65 call 650 596-9601 TOSHIBA 42 LCD flat screen TV HD in very good condition, $300., Call at (650)533-9561 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 ZENITH TV 12" $50 650 755-9833 (Daly City). (650)755-9833
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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 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
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26 MOUNTAIN BIKE, fully suspended, multi gears, foldable. Like new, never ridden. $200. SOLD
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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 85 USED Postage Stamps All different from 1920's - 1990's. Includes air mail stamps and famous Americans stamps. $4 (650)787-8600 ARMY SHIRT, long sleeves, with pockets. XL $15 each (408)249-3858 BAY MEADOWS (650)345-1111 bag $30.each,
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 TABLE SAW 10", very good condition $85. (650) 787-8219
MODULAR DESK/BOOKCASE/STORAGE unit - Cherry veneer, white laminate, $75., (650)888-0039 OFFICE LAMP, small. Black & white with pen holder and paper holder. Brand new, in the box. $10 (650)867-2720 OVAL DINING Room table " birch" finish with 2 leaves 4 chairs $100 (650) 593-7026 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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2 DINETTE Chairs (650)692-3260 both for $29
BEANIE BABIES in cases with TY tags attached, good condition. $10 each or 12 for $100. (650) 588-1189 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 ORIGINAL SMURF FIGURES - 19791981, 18+ mushroom hut, 1 1/2 x 3 1/2, all $40., (650)518-0813 PLAYBOY COLLECTION 1960-2008 over 550 issues good condition, $100., SOLD 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
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
BASKET CHAIR with cushion. Comfy, armchair-size, new! $49., (650)366-0750 BASSET LOVE Seat Hide-a-Bed, Beige, Good Cond. Only $30! 650-766-9553 BEAUTIFUL DINNER set service for 12 excellent condition $50 (Foster City) (954) 907-0100 BOOKSHELF $10.00 (650)591-4710 BREAKFAST NOOK DINETTE TABLEsolid oak, 53X66, $29., (650)583-8069 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 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 DRUM TABLE - brown, perfect condition, nice design, with storage, $45., (650)345-1111
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"PRINCESS HOUSE decorator urn "Vase" cream with blue flower 13 inch H $25., (650)868-0436 25 LOVELY Vases all sizes $1 to $3 each ( Florist Delight ) 650 755-9833 3 LARGE Blue Ceramic Pots $10 each 650 755-9833 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 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
299 Computers
HP PRINTER Deskjet 970c color printer. Excellent condition. Software & accessories included. $30. 650-574-3865
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CLASSIC CAR model by Danbury Mint $99 (650)345-5502
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NEW BROWN LEATHER JACKET- XL $25., 650-364-0902 NEW NIKE SB Skunks & Freddy Kruegers Various Sizes $100 415-735-6669
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.SOLD 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 BBQ SMOKER, w/propane tank, wheels, shelf, sears model $86 650-344-8549 BEADS - Glass beads for jewelry making, $75. all, (650)676-0732 BEADS - Glass beads for jewelry making, $75. all, (650)676-0732 BIRD FEEDER 3" high, free standing, sturdy, and never used $15 (415) 333-8540
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 CAMPING CUPS and plates (NEW)-B/O (650)591-4710 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. SOLD! COLEMAN PROPANE camp stove $25.00 (650)591-4710 COLEMAN PROPANE lantern $15.00 (650)591-4710 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 FEMALE STATUE From Bali black ebony 20 tall $30 Cash SOLD FOAM SLEEP (650)591-4710 roll (2)-$10.00/each
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SAWDUST - no charge! free! clean, 15 bags, (415)333-8540 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 SPEAKER STANDS - Approx. 30" tall. Black. $50 for the pair, (650)594-1494 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 TENT $30.00 (650)591-4710 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
650-697-2685
RETRO/ VINTAGE Clothing. 1000 Pieces. Call Maggie for appointment. (209)983-5208
REVERSIBLE, SOUVENIR JACKET San Francisco: All-weather, zip-front, hood. Weatherproof 2-tone tan.; Inner: navy fleece, logos SF & GG bridge. $20.00 650-341-328 VINTAGE CLOTHING 1930 Ermine fur coat Black full length $35 650 755-9833
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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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3 ACCORDIONS $110/ea. 1 Small Accordion $82. (650)376-3762. ELECTRIC STARCASTER Guitar black&white with small amplifier $75. 650-358-0421 ELECTRONIC ACCORDION & Keyboard with Generator. Excellent Sound $2750 b/o (650)867-1122 HAMMOND B-3 Organ and 122 Leslie Speaker. Excellent condition. $8,500.00 private owner, (650)349-1172 PIANO ORGAN, good condition. $110. (650)376-3762
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635 Vans
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650 RVs
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