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BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ

Bus lane may replace rail line

Daily Post Staff Writer

SamTrans is planning to build a bus-only lane from University Avenue in East Palo Alto to El Camino Real in Redwood City.

The Menlo Park Streets Commission reviewed SamTrans’s plans to create a bus-only lane, a walking trail, and bicycle connections along the Dumbarton Rail Corridor on Wednesday. The

SamTrans eyes Dumbarton spur

Dumbarton Rail Corridor is a 5-mile rail spur that has been inactive for over 30 years.

SamTrans has considered various ideas to revive the abandoned rail line, which originally spanned from Fremont to Redwood City, over the years, and now they are confident proposing a

bus-only lane, Planning Director Millie Tolleson said.

In 2017, SamTrans unveiled a proposal to revamp the partially burneddown rail bridge that runs adjacent to the Dumbarton Bridge, which would bring a commuter rail line to East Palo Alto and North Fair Oaks.

The estimated cost for the project was $3 billion at the time. Meta was interested in funding a portion of the project, as the rail spur runs next to its headquarters in Menlo Park, but backed out in 2020.

No estimate for the bus lane project was provided on Wednesday.

“We are just really laser-focused on something that we can do in the next

[See BUS, page 26]

Project rankles commission

ICE OUT OF MINN: The Trump administration says it is ending its massive immigration crackdown in Minnesota after weeks of angry mass protests, thousands of arrests and two fatal shootings. Border czar Tom Homan said yesterday that the operation has been a success and made the state safer.

GUTHRIE SEARCH: Investigators in Arizona want residents near Nancy Guthrie’s home to share surveillance camera footage of suspicious cars or people in the month before the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother.

SACHS’ ATTORNEY OUT: Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler is resigning after emails revealed she had a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. She described Epstein as “another older brother” and downplayed his sex crimes.

AFGHAN ADOPTION: The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that a U.S. [See THE UPDATE, page 4]

SOME NEIGHBORS want to see apartments along El Camino Real in Palo Alto, they’re nervous parking exits along routes to school will endanger children. Rendering from project plans.

BY EMILY MIBACH

Daily Post Managing Editor

A divided Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission voted to reject a piece of a proposal that would result in a seven-story building with 321 apartments in the Barron Park neighborhood. Commissioners Bryna Chang, Cari Templeton and Kevin Ji voted to reject a recommendation that council combine seven properties along El Camino Real, Kendall Avenue and Matadero Avenue to enable the project at 3606 El Camino Real. Those three members, along with Forest Peterson, who abstained from Wednesday’s vote, expressed worry about the possibility of traffic coming in and out of the devel[See RANKLES, page 26]

Homeland Security shutdown likely

A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appeared certain yesterday as lawmakers in the House and Senate were set to leave Washington for a 10-day break and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands for new restrictions had stalled.

The White House sent its latest proposal late Wednesday, but Trump told

[See DHS, page 27]

Democrats and the White House have traded offers in recent days as the Democrats have said they want curbs on President Trump’s broad campaign of immigration enforcement. They have demanded better identification for ICE and other federal law enforcement officers, a new code of conduct for those agencies and more use of judicial warrants, among other requests. However, the shutdown will affect agencies such as TSA as ICE funding was approved in a separate bill last year.

Parents: District email left out vital info

BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer

An email sent out to parents of TIDE Academy students by district officials raised alarm bells for families who thought the district was backtracking on its plan to transfer the magnet school’s program to another campus.

Parent Marijane Leonard said she received an email from the district on Tuesday telling parents to let the district know by March 9 which school their students will transfer to upon TIDE’s closure at the end of the school year.

The board voted on Feb. 4 to close the school of roughly 200 students due to budget cuts.

But what the email didn’t mention was the board’s second decision on Feb. 4 — to transfer the STEM-focused program to Woodside High School. TIDE students will automatically be enrolled at Woodside unless their parents

choose otherwise. Leonard was one of a handful of parents who confronted the school board at its Wednesday meeting about the email.

Two different emails

Superintendent Crystal Leach read a version of the email containing information about the Woodside transfer plan to the board, but Trustee Sathvik Nori said the version of the TIDE email he was forwarded by parents didn’t match with what Leach read.

Leach said a new email was sent to parents yesterday.

But Leonard said this is just the latest issue TIDE families have faced from the district.

“Truth and transparency have been missing from this process from the beginning. If TIDE parents hadn’t been in the board room to object, it seems highly likely that the trustees would have

just dismissed our public comments complaining about the email because they go along with whatever version of the truth the superintendent tells them. It’s disgraceful,” Leonard said in an email to the Post.

The district has four comprehensive high schools, Menlo-Atherton, Carlmont, Sequoia and Woodside. Aside from TIDE, it has two other small campuses, East Palo Alto Academy and Redwood. TIDE was opened in 2019 to alleviate over enrollment at M-A.

TIDE Principal Simone Kennel, TIDE Counselor Lara Sandora, Woodside Principal Karen Van Putten and Head Counselor Francisco Negri met yesterday to start planning on how to move TIDE to Woodside.

its while earning high school credits for the same course, will be moved to Woodside.

Van Putten plans to have extracurricular activities and clubs go to TIDE to meet students and invite them to one of Woodside’s events on Feb. 28.

Parents’ concerns

Parents previously said they were concerned their children, many of whom have individualized education programs, also known as an IEP or a 504 plan, would be bullied and the Woodside administration wouldn’t do anything about it. IEPs and 504 plans provide accommodations, classroom support, wellness support and flexible schedules.

TIDE’s career-focused education and dual enrollment courses, which allow students to earn college cred-

Parents filed a lawsuit on Jan. 30 in federal court against the district, alleging discrimination against children with disabilities by closing TIDE.

Marine and his wife will keep an Afghan orphan they brought home in defiance of the U.S. government’s decision to reunite her with her Afghan family. The ruling likely ends a bitter, yearslong legal battle over the girl’s fate. The justices wrote a Virginia law that cements adoption orders after six months bars the child’s relatives from challenging the court, no matter how flawed its orders and even if the adoption was obtained by fraud.

PUNISHMENT BLOCKED: A federal judge has blocked the Pentagon from punishing Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a former U.S. Navy pilot, for participating in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.

START-STOP CREDITS STOPPED: The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles. The devices are intended to reduce emissions but EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said “everyone hates” them.

CASTELLANOS OUT: The Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Nick Castellanos yesterday after the team was unable to trade him. Castellanos then revealed he was benched last season after bringing beer into the dugout during a game.

LA FIRES: California’s top prosecutor is opening a civil rights investigation into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of the January 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires. Reporting by the LA Times and The AP found that side of town received evacuation orders well after other areas.

Deaths

San Mateo County Coroner: Feb. 12

Josephine M. Lacanienta, 91, of San Mateo

Feb. 11

Nerina Dibella, 85, of Burlingame

Jose Angel Rodriguez, 71, of Redwood City

Births

El Camino Hospital in Mountain View:

July 14

Reese Ann Bertelsen, a girl

Joel Castro Garay, a boy

Francesca Yihua Cavaglieri, a girl

Rudrik Chhikara, a boy

Aidan Chi, a boy

Owen Indalecio Decena, a boy

Michael Nicholas Furdei, a boy

Dori Kong Liu, a girl

Zain Rao, a boy

July 13

Leo Geronimo Contreras, a boy

Ben Mitchell Cooper, a boy

Om Chaitanya Datye, a boy

Avina Hasti Goudarzi, a girl

Mia Ashley Hallmark, a girl

Freya Hu Hong, a girl

Vedant Lodha, a boy

Eliana Marie Nekimken, a girl

Vivin Ram, a boy

Aarohi Pavan Rao, a girl

Meadow Louise Slutzky, a girl

Smith Wren Sousae, a girl

July 12

Zayd Syed Ahmed, a boy

Isla Champagne Anding, a girl

Rowan Jie Wen Chiu, a boy

Olivia Jane Colburn, a girl

Leo Christopher Dunder, a boy

Aiden James Hoo, a boy

Khushika Katta, a girl

Adaline Lo, a girl

Ava Cee Murugan, a girl

Nivedita Poornima Ranjit, a girl

Arya Rao, a girl

Kashvi Reddy Salguti, a girl

Alexander Edward Wong, a boy

July 11

Aayansh Bhattarai, a boy

Julius Chen, a boy

Adin Dalhatu Frenkel, a boy

Ava Bloom Garcia, a girl

Forrest John Lemaster, a boy

Harper Li, a girl

Sofia June Orlowski, a girl

Tianalynn Selena Orryanez, a girl

Rohan Panagariya, a boy

Asma Shiraz Shahin, a girl

Reva Sunny Trivedi, a girl

Penelope Isabelle Lorelei Warnecke, a girl

Luming Xu, a boy

Reean Jiahao Yang, a boy

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Trump’s EPA axes key climate ruling

BY ALEJANDRO LAZO CalMatters

The Trump administration formally rescinded the legal foundation of federal climate policy yesterday — setting up a new front in California’s long-running battle with Washington over emissions rules.

“Today, the Trump EPA has finalized the single largest act of deregulation in the history of the United States of America,” EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said at a White House press conference. “Referred to by some as the holy grail of federal regulatory overreach, the 2009 Obama EPA endangerment finding is now eliminated.”

After the Supreme Court ruled the federal government may regulate greenhouse gases if they were found to en-

danger public health, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a scientific determination that greenhouse gases were a threat. By withdrawing its own so-called “endangerment finding,” the EPA is abandoning its justification for federal tailpipe standards, power plant rules and fuel economy regulations.

State lawsuit expected California opposed the withdrawal of the endangerment finding when it was proposed last year. Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement yesterday that California would take the Trump administration to court over the move.

“Donald Trump may put corporate greed ahead of communities and families, but California will not stand by,” Newsom said.

Buon Appetito!

Burglars strike 2 commercial sites

Burglars broke into two buildings over the weekend, Palo Alto police said yesterday.

Sometime between Friday and Monday, burglars entered a vacant commercial building at 3825 Fabian Way, cut into the walls and removed copper wiring, according to Lt. Craig Lee.

A water leak was caused by the removal of the wiring, causing further

damage, Lee said. The estimated value of the copper wiring and the damage is over $100,000, Lee said.

Yet-to-be-identified burglars also entered Carmel Stone Imports at W. Bayshore Road by breaking in through a rear door and took various tools and keys to a Ford Transit van, Lee said. The van was taken and was last seen in San Jose.

Girl approached by driver

Redwood City police are looking for a man who attempted to get a 13-yearold girl’s phone number.

A 13-year-old girl was at the intersection of Duane and Harrison Street at 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday when a gray sedan drove past her and made a U-turn, stopping in front of her, police said yesterday.

The driver, a Hispanic male in his

twenties, asked the girl for directions to downtown and then asked for her phone number, according to police. The girl declined, and the driver asked for her name. The girl refused to give her name, and the car drove off, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Redwood City police at (650) 780-7100 and reference the case number R26-0170.

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Anatolian Kitchen brings the unique flavors of homestyle Turkish cuisine to Palo Alto’s California Avenue.

Owner Dino Tekdemir says the homey recipes come straight from his mom and his native village, Diyarbakir, which is in a Kurdish area in the southeastern part of Turkey.

“It’s like what we’re eating at home, like mother cooks,” he said. He grew up on a farm where his family raised cows and sheep and grew their own vegetables. For his restaurant, Tekdemir is passionate about bringing that fresh perspective to his California Avenue kitchen, as well as sharing the authentic flavors of his native country.

Fresh tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and eggplants have a large role to play, as do herbs and spices like paprika and dried reyhan, a Turkish variety of purple basil known for its complex, aromatic flavor.

While Tekdemir also co-owns Barbayani Greek Taverna in Los Altos and Portola Bistro in Portola Valley, Anatolian Kitchen was his first, his baby. After coming to America he worked as a janitor, server and finally manager at Piacere in San Carlos. But in 2010, he realized his dream of opening his own restaurant. Anatolian Kitchen served diners for almost 12 years at 2323 Birch St. In 2022, after emerging from the pandemic, Tekdemir saw that demand for his healthy homestyle cuisine remained strong, and he re-opened the restaurant on Cal Ave. in late 2022.

Authentic Home-Style Turkish Food in Palo Alto

Not sure what to order? The menu offers a delicious array of hot and cold appetizers, kebabs, wraps and other items. Vegetarians will find plentiful options, including a stuffed eggplant entree and a veggie moussaka. Customers rave about the house-made doner – flavorful lamb and beef meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, sliced thin and served in a wrap or with rice pilaf and salad. If it’s your first time there, Tekdemir recommends trying a variety of flavors at once by ordering the mixed appetizer platter or mixed grill entree, a meat-lover’s dream that offers

chicken and lamb shish kebabs, doner, chicken and lamb adana kebabs and kofte (ground beefand-lamb patties).

The restaurant also offers handcrafted artisan cocktails, beers and a diverse selection of wines, including several Turkish and Greek vintages Californians aren’t used to seeing. And of course raki, the anise-flavored brandy that’s Turkey’s national drink.

The restaurant loves to host their patrons’ social or business events and the restaurant can host up to 40 people. They also offer an unforgettable private catering experience, where their chefs, servers and bartenders can come to your location, preparing delicious fare and taking care of your every need while you enjoy your occasion.

Sweet tooths take note: Save room for traditional desserts, including the kunefe (a sweet cheese pastry with honey syrup and ice cream) and the baked butternut squash, served with tahini, homemade whipped cream and walnuts.

Anatolian Kitchen is open for lunch and dinner every day. For more information and to make reservations, go to anatoliankitchen.com.

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Times shown are when a report was made to police. Information is from police logs. All those named here are innocent until proven guilty in court.

PALO ALTO

FEB. 1

6:05 p.m. — Vehicle accident involving a pedestrian, Page Mill Road and El Camino.

9:06 p.m. — Auto burglary, 2500 block of Embarcadero Road.

FEB. 2

4:22 p.m. — Karan Sohal, 36, of Chatsworth, arrested on a warrant, Stanford Shopping Center.

SUNDAY

9:10 a.m. — Kian Cortada, 26, of San Ramon, arrested for domestic battery, false imprisonment, violation of a protective order, drug possession and driving with a suspended or revoked license, David Ave.

MONDAY

7:32 a.m. — Burglary at a

business, 3100 block of W. Bayshore Road.

10:07 a.m. — Shane Daniel Repass, 28, of San Jose, arrested for domestic violence, Commercial St.

10:31 a.m. — Shoplifting at Grocery Outlet, 3445 Alma St.

4:39 p.m. — Burglary at a business, 3800 block of Fabian Way.

MENLO PARK

WEDNESDAY

10:29 a.m. — Wallet stolen, 3600 block of Haven Ave.

3:38 p.m. — Hit-and-run causes property damage, 1300 block of Carlton Ave.

10:13 p.m. — David Delgado Lopez, 26, of Menlo Park, arrested for vandalism, Blake St. and Roble Ave.

STANFORD

FEB. 4

10:34 a.m. — Robbery, 600 block of Escondido Road.

10:36 a.m. — Vandalism, 100 block of Palm Drive.

10:53 a.m. — Electric scooter stolen, 400 block of Mayfield Ave. 11:47 p.m. — Theft at Arrillaga Family Dining, 489 Arguello Way.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

JAN. 11

3:15 a.m. — Jader Lopez, 23, of San Jose, cited for DUI and driving without a license and without proof of insurance, Villa and Castro streets.

8:31 a.m. — Michael Lugea, 64, of Sunnyvale, cited for battery, El Camino Hospital.

JAN. 12

2 p.m. — Maninder Singh, 37, of Mountain View, cited for reckless driving and driving without a license, 1600 block of Villa St.

7:35 p.m. — Fernando Vargas, 44, of San Jose, cited for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, 400 block of Calderon Ave.

JAN. 13

3:18 p.m. — Jorge Ramos Ezparza, 50, transient, cited for drug possession, San Antonio Circle and Showers Drive.

5:33 p.m. — Michael Chennault, 44, transient, cited for indecent exposure, 100 block of E. El Camino. 11:43 p.m. — Russell McCormack, 44, of Redwood City, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, 2100 block of Leghorn St.

LOS ALTOS

FEB. 5

8:14 p.m. — Home burglary, 2000 block of Farndon Ave.

SATURDAY

1:35 p.m. — Vehicle stolen, 100 block of Fremont Ave.

TUESDAY

2:17 p.m. — Auto burglary, 2300 block of Homestead Road.

3:54 p.m. — Vehicle accident

Questions with senior care? Ask Vanessa

Dear Vanessa,

I’ve been caring for my 82-year-old mother, and lately she’s been asking questions I don’t quite know how to answer- things like “What was the point of all this?” or “Who am I now that I can’t do what I used to do?” She seems more reflective, sometimes emotional, and I want to support her without dismissing her feelings. Someone told me she might be going through the “existential dimension of aging.” What does that really mean? And how can families like mine respond with understanding and compassion?

- Georgina

Dear Georgiana,

What your mother is expressing is profoundly human. The “existential dimension of aging” refers to the inner questions older adults begin to ask as they face life transitions, changing identities, and the reality of limited time. Far from being a sign that something is wrong, research in gerontology shows that this stagewhile sometimes emotionally heavy- can actually be a pathway to clarity, healing, and deeper connection.

Let me break this down in a way that respects both your mother’s experience and what we know from aging science.

As people grow older, they naturally enter a phase of meaning-making. Psychologists like Erik Erikson and gerontologists such as Robert Atchley describe late adulthood as a period when individuals look back on their life story and ask whether it holds coherence, value, and legacy. This isn’t about regret or melancholy alone; it’s about integrating one’s experiences- both joyful and painful- into a narrative that feels whole.

Your mother’s question, “What was the point of all this?” is part of that integration. It reflects her desire to see her life as meaningful, to know her existence has contributed something real to the people she loves. Studies on aging consistently show that meaningmore than physical health, income, or independence- is one of the strongest predictors of well-being in later life.

Another part of the existential dimension involves identity change. As older adults move through life transitions and step away from roles that once defined them—worker, parent of young children, community leader- they often begin to quietly ask, “Who am I now?” This question is not a crisis but a natural response to shifting responsibilities and the closing

Understanding the Existential Dimension of Aging and Why It Matters

of certain chapters. Rebuilding a sense of self takes time. It requires letting identity be shaped less by productivity and achievement, and more by presence, wisdom, connection, and the relationships that continue to give life meaning.

For many older adults, this internal questioning is never spoken aloud. It lives in the pauses, in the sighs, in the subtle changes in mood. These are the words left unsaid, the reflections that reveal just how human- and how courageousthe process of aging truly is.

There is also an important emotional layer. Aging often brings losses: loved ones, abilities, familiar routines. These experiences can awaken deeper reflection about life, mortality, and what still matters. Far from being morbid, these conversations can lead to spiritual growth, reconciliation, and renewed purpose when handled with sensitivity.

So how can you support your mother? Start by listening without rushing to fix. These questions aren’t meant to be solved- they’re meant to be witnessed. Invite her to share stories about her life, the moments she’s proud of, the people who shaped her, and the lessons she hopes to pass on. Often, what an older adult needs most is not an answer but a companion in reflection. And if she has caregivers, let them know what matters to her- or encourage your mother to share it with them directly.

Warmly, Vanessa

causes major injuries, San Antonio Road and Alma Court.

ATHERTON

WEDNESDAY

11 a.m. — Fidel Espindola Santana, 35, of Redwood City, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, El Camino and Walnut Ave.

NORTH FAIR OAKS

MONDAY

2:02 p.m. — Yonni Morales Garcia, 24, of unincorporated San Mateo County, arrested for resisting police after he allegedly bikes away from sheriff’s deputies who were trying to detain him, Fifth Ave. and Spring St.

REDWOOD CITY

MONDAY

12:20 a.m. — Man reported

to be yelling at passers-by and trying car doors, James Ave. The man is gone when police arrive.

7:13 a.m. — Van stolen, Rolison Road.

9:01 a.m. — Roberto Calvillo Ayala, 32, of Redwood City, arrested on a warrant, 200 block of McEvoy St.

11:45 a.m. — Ford F-250 stolen, James Ave.

2:16 p.m. — Man wearing a hoodie and bunny ears reported to be drinking alcohol and causing a disturbance, Jefferson Ave. and El Camino. Jason Lawrence Crawford, 46, of San Francisco, cited for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.

2:56 p.m. — Vehicle hits a person on a scooter, causing minor injuries, Middlefield Road.

4:17 p.m. — Tesla hits a cyclist, causing minor injuries. Location not disclosed due to juvenile involvement.

4:18 p.m. — Rickey Jordan

Sr., 72, of Redwood City, arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license and on a warrant, 300 block of Main St.

4:42 p.m. — Javid Kashani, 45, of Redwood City, arrested for shoplifting and on a warrant at Marshalls, 2545 El Camino.

SAN CARLOS

TUESDAY

9:59 p.m. — 85-year-old driver accidentally drives off the road, getting in a collision that causes property damage, Industrial Road and Taylor Way. No one is injured.

BELMONT

TUESDAY

2:15 p.m. — Trespasser reported, Granada St.

75:35 p.m. — Glass door shattered, 100 block of Harbor Blvd.

Colon cancer rises in adults under 50

Colorectal cancer is a threat not just to older adults but increasingly to young men and women, too. It’s now the top cancer killer of Americans younger than 50.

The deaths of “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van Der Beek at 48 this week, and a few years ago “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman at 43, highlight the risk for younger adults.

“We’re now starting to see more and more people in the 20-, 30- and 40-year-old range developing colon cancer. At the beginning of my career, nobody that age had colorectal cancer,” said Dr. John Marshall of Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

That trend “is shaking us all, to be blunt,” said Marshall, who is a consultant to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

How common is it?

More than 158,000 cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, according to the American

Cancer Society. Among all ages, it’s the nation’s second leading cancer killer, behind lung cancer — expected to claim more than 55,000 lives this year.

For the population overall, cases and deaths have inched down in recent years. That’s thanks in part to screening tests that can spot tumors early, when they’re easier to treat.

Who’s most at risk?

Risk factors at any age include obesity, lack of physical activity, a diet high in red or processed meat and low in fruits and vegetables, smoking, heavy alcohol use, having inflammatory bowel disease or a family history of colorectal cancer.

Marshall advises everyone to eat lots of fruits and vegetables and whole grains. “Meat’s not evil” but eat less of it, he said.

And a recent study found that a three-year exercise program improved survival in colon cancer patients and reduced cancer recurrence.

Study Session

City of Palo Alto Planning & Transportation Commission Meeting Zoom & 250 Hamilton Avenue, Council Chambers February 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm

To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate in this meeting remotely or attend the meeting in person. Written public comments can be submitted to Planning.Commission@ PaloAlto.gov. Instructions for the Zoom meeting, agenda, and staff reports are viewable at bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC.

1. PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 800-808/814 San Antonio Road [25PLN-00356]: Recommend That the Planning and Transportation Commission Review the Conceptual Plan to Rezone the Subject Properties From PC 5622 to a New Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning and to Redevelop the Site With an Eight-Story 174-Unit Residential Building with 35 Below Market Rate Units and to Forward the Project to the Architectural Review Board for Review in Accordance With Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 18.38.065. CEQA Status: An Addendum to the Previously Certified Housing Incentive Program Expansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed Use Project EIR (SCH # 2019090070) is Currently Being Prepared. Zoning District: Planned Community (PC-5622)

Action Items

2. Request for a Zoning Text Amendment to Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning) Section 18.18.120 (Noncomplying Uses and Facilities) to allow existing floor area to be replaced in new buildings without increasing the degree of existing non-compliance. CEQA Status:Exempt from CEQA per Section 15061 (b)(3) (Common Sense).

The premier senior living community Palo Alto Commons has just won a national award for empowering their residents through technologyenabled engagement, wellness and connection.

Palo Alto Commons offers premier independent living, assisted living and memory care residences with restaurant-style meal service and tons of amenities, including a remarkably full slate of engaging activities. For their dedication to active engagement, they just took the LifeLoop Communities That Shine Award for Resident Empowerment.

LifeLoop is a proactive engagement, communication and wellness platform used by more than 4,700 senior living communities across North America. Of those, 12 were recognized this year for using the technology to improve resident quality of life.

“Palo Alto Commons uses LifeLoop to foster a residentdriven culture where individuals help shape daily life,” the company said. “LifeLoop enables residents to plan, lead, and promote activities—such as wine tastings and karaoke—transforming engagement from participation into ownership.”

Program Director Manalee Shukla maintains multiple calendars full of activities so that residents in each

of their three departments always have a multitude of choices. Whether that’s their Stanford University guest speaker series, their weekly music concert, picnics at the beach in Santa Cruz or club gatherings for veterans or projects to give back to the community, there’s always something going on.

Palo Alto Commons Takes the Gold For Senior Empowerment

innovation, and deep commitment to ensuring every resident feels seen, heard, and empowered.”

As part of the recognition, LifeLoop will celebrate Palo Alto Commons with an on-site community celebration and the presentation of a commemorative trophy in May.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by LifeLoop as a Communities That Shine Award Winner for Resident Empowerment,” said Palo Alto Commons Executive Director Li Li. “At Palo Alto Commons, our residents are the heart of everything we do, and LifeLoop allows us to meaningfully connect residents, families, and team members while celebrating the moments that make daily life vibrant and purposeful. This recognition is a reflection of our team’s passion,

“This national honor reinforces Palo Alto Commons’ ongoing dedication to cultivating a culture of empowerment, connection, and joy—where residents are active participants in shaping their daily lives and community experiences,” Shukla said.

Shukla said the concierge service provided by Palo Alto Commons is an industry leader. They’re known and trusted for their boutique residences, restaurantstyle meals and perks including weekly housekeeping and linen service, transportation services and fitness and wellness programs and facilities in addition to their full activity and entertainment schedule.

Palo Alto Commons provides a home and community where residents can be as active as they like and enjoy each day to the fullest. Want to find out more about exceptional, worry-free senior living? Call (650) 4940760 or go to paloaltocommons.com.

Li Li Sr. Executive Director

Manalee Shukla Program Director

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PALO ALTO

1221 Hopkins Ave., 94301, 3 bedrooms, 1274 square feet, built in 1938, Vickie Feeman to Tejan and Hany Elmariah for $3,577,000, closed Jan. 15 (last sale: $925,000, 0313-02)

271 Seale Ave., 94301, 3 bedrooms, 1919 square feet, built in 1926, Kemp Family Trust to Lucy and Matthew Li for $6,280,000, closed Jan. 16

EAST PALO ALTO

1024 Laurel Ave., 94303, 2 bedrooms, 810 square feet, built in 1946, Satya Singh to Edanet and Juan Gallegos for $806,000, closed Jan. 2

MENLO PARK

145 Cornell Road, 94025, 3 bedrooms, 2290 square feet, built in 1941, Kelso-Marlow Living Trust to Robin and Michael Cisco for $4,200,000, closed Dec. 31 (last sale: $2,111,000, 04-23-13)

square feet, built in 1955, MAK Survivors Trust to Manopriya and Shankarshana Janarthanan for $4,470,000, closed Jan. 12

1158 Cuesta Drive, 94040, 3 bedrooms, 1280 square feet, built in 1955, ARO Properties Norcal 1 LLC to Prachi and Varun Tibrewal for $4,500,000, closed Jan. 15 (last sale: $2,528,000, 04-25-25)

PORTOLA VALLEY

33 Tintern Lane, 94028, 3 bedrooms, 2410 square feet, built in 1954, Stanley Jungleib to Tamara and Craig Buchsbaum for $50,000, closed Dec. 29

135 Meadowood Drive, 94028, 3 bedrooms, 3570 square feet, built in 1964, Pieper Family Trust to Grace and Bradley Graw for $5,850,000, closed Dec. 31

WOODSIDE

110 Wildwood Way, 94062, 3 bedrooms, 2960 square feet, built in 1958, Tonini-Boutacoff Family Trust to Ferrari Trust for $4,150,000, closed Dec. 30 (last sale: $760,000, 07-01-92)

1720 Oakdell Drive, 94025, 3 bedrooms, 2055 square feet, built in 1950, Dangeti Family Trust to Saman and Mehran Jamali for $4,500,000, closed Dec. 31 (last sale: $4,300,000, 11-04-21)

ATHERTON

261 Camino Al Lago, 94027, 5 bedrooms, 6300 square feet, built in 1992, JVJ Holdings Ill LLC to Solenova Inc for $13,980,000, closed Dec. 29 (last sale: $5,320,000, 11-11-02)

MOUNTAIN VIEW

1747 Walnut Drive, 94040, 4 bedrooms, 2262

151 Eleanor Drive, 94062, 4 bedrooms, 4836 square feet, built in 2021, Carpenter Trust to SW1220 LLC for $11,706,000, closed Jan. 2 (last sale: $3,625,000, 10-11-16)

REDWOOD CITY

19 Acacia Lane, 94062, 2 bedrooms, 1480 square feet, built in 1956, Roloff Trust to Fitzsimons Trust for $1,450,000, closed Jan. 2 (last sale: $709,000, 0723-04)

2766 Carolina Ave., 94061, 4 bedrooms, 1210 square feet, built in 1951, Visionary Development LLC

to Khoa and Ana Duong for $2,500,000, closed Dec. 29

194 Alexander Ave., 94061, 3 bedrooms, 1310 square feet, built in 1953, Joseph Forrester to Austin and Crystal Woodworth for $1,850,000, closed Jan. 2 (last sale: $1,525,000, 0118-18)

SAN MATEO

2053 Harding Ave., 94403, 3 bedrooms, 1300 square feet, built in 1955, Turturici Living Trust to Little Makers Club LLC for $1,265,000, closed Dec. 31 10 Crystal Springs Road #2414, 94402, 2 bedrooms, 1238 square feet, built in 2008, Mauss Trust to Evans Family Trust for $933,000, closed Dec. 29

217 W. 40th Ave., 94403, 3 bedrooms, 1720 square feet, built in 1950, Rashmi Kshirsagar to Wanchen and Yanshan Lu for $1,710,000, closed Dec. 31 (last sale: $1,400,000, 06-19-19)

6 Avila Road, 94402, 4 bedrooms, 3724 square feet, built in 1937, Heron Living Trust to Willie and Emily Chang for $1,850,000, closed Dec. 30 (last sale: $495,000, 09-09-98)

2259 Springfield Way, 94403, 3 bedrooms, 1530 square feet, built in 1956, Ratti Trust to Winnie and Brandon Wong for $2,150,000, closed Jan. 2

1582 Brandywine Road, 94402, 4 bedrooms, 1820 square feet, built in 1960, Joan Fish to Olga and Ilya Nesterov for $2,300,000, closed Dec. 31

1100 Ramblewood Way, 94403, 3 bedrooms, 1620 square feet, built in 1983, Apecechea Family Trust to Nuo and Lilong Jiang for $2,508,000, closed Jan. 2

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• Expansive sunny landscaped backyard with deck and mature landscaping

• Award winning Las Lomitas Schools

• Newly remodeled clubhouse with 2 community pools

• Large attached 2-car garage

• Downstairs laundry

• Down the street from Sharon Heights Shopping Center and Sand Hill Road venture capital centers

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Lynn North from The Agency features 1909 Milano Way, Mountain View. Open house Saturday and Sunday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Beautifully remodeled end-unit townhome with only the garage as common wall features 3

plan! It is located at the end of the complex on a huge yard with two large patios in one of the most private areas of Miramonte Place HOA!

Enjoy cooking in the designer kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, newer Wolfe range,

refrigerator with an open dining area adjacent to the large living room. Gorgeous views of the beautiful lush backyard with large trees, waterfall and pond

across two levels, including a main

bedrooms, a dedicated laundry room, and a luxurious primary suite with a spalike bath and private balcony. The openconcept living areas are bathed in natural

or 5th Bedroom in Highly Desirable Allied Arts. Elegant

Eat-in Kitchen Features a Center Island, Viking Appliances, Room with Fireplace and Vaulted Ceilings.

This Spring

Live the Monterey Bay lifestyle everyday—from relaxing beach walks to stunning bike rides through base for life at the coast.

Come see this lovely phase one home located in the

and connection. The well maintained community features a swimming pool and beautifully landscaped grounds with tall trees. Enjoy close proximity and live within a few blocks of a variety of everyday essentials.

2427 Sharon

Drive,

house is Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. and 3 remodeled baths. Elegant living room overlooking backyard garden. New carpet on stairs and upstairs

Attention, Realtors: To showcase your special listing on this page, email Mike Ireland at mireland@padailypost.com

Lynn North

Monterey Coast Realty Master-Planned Community Is Coming to the Monterey Bay

Alex Wang of Rainmaker Real Estate just listed 201 Ortega Avenue, Mountain View.

in Mountain Views sought-after Birch Green Park. This spacious, south-facing home has front and back private

John James with Compass Real Estate presents 900 Highlands Circle in Los Altos. Open house is Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 5:30pm. Featuring six bedrooms

Monterey Coast Realty presents 18599 McClellan Circle, East Garrison.

highly desirable community of East Garrison. On the

Caitlin Darke with Compass Real Estate just listed

Oaks

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Keri Nicholas from Parc Agency presents 910 Cambridge Ave in Menlo Park.

3.5 Bathrooms.

Stunning 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom Home or 5th Bedroom in Highly Desirable Allied Arts

Offered at $6,495,000

• Elegant Living Room with Fireplace

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• Chef’s Eat-in Kitchen Features a Center Island, Viking Appliances, and a Skylight

• Opens to Spacious Family Room with Fireplace and Vaulted Ceilings

• Primary Suite Retreat Features 2 Walk-in Closets, Double Sinks, Standalone Tub, and a Stall Shower

• 4 Spacious Bedrooms

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• Lower Level Features Bedroom, Full Bathroom, and Bonus Space that can be used as an Additional Family Room or Gameroom

• Interior Features Include Ample Natural Light, Laundry Room, and Loft Area that can be used as a 5th

• Lovely Landscaped Yard

• Award Winning Oak Knoll Schools

THIS VALENTINE’S DAY, SKIP THE ﬂowers and celebrate with lobster! Say “I LOB YOU!” with New England Lobster’s special holiday meal for two. For $150, enjoy one 4 to 5 lb lobster, chips, coleslaw, bread, two red velvet Whoopie Pies, and two beverages of your choice.

Availability is limited, so be sure to arrive early. For menus and more information, please visit newenglandlobster.net or call (650) 443-1559.

VALENTINE’S DAY PLANS? COME TO The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park for a performance by the Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ). VSQ has helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-proﬁle placements in Netﬂix’s smash Bridgerton and Universal’s The King of Staten Island, the group has “reached a mainstream, global audience” (Variety) and “charmed the world with their classical

covers” (Nylon). As such, they have become one of the most popular contemporary string ensembles in the world.

THIS VALENTINE’S DAY, DOWNTOWN LOS Altos is embracing its romantic side with charming events that celebrate love in all its forms. Whether you’re strolling through the tree-lined streets for a date night or looking for a cozy escape, the village provides a perfect, intimate backdrop. A highlight of the season is A Novel Affair’s Friends-to-Lovers Bookish Faire. Hosted by the Bay Area’s ﬁrst physical romance bookstore, A Novel Affair, this event features local romance author appearances and signings, women-owned small business vendors and Valentine’s book and merchandise specials, all throughout the weekend. For more information on how to enjoy the season in Downtown Los Altos, see downtownlosaltos.org. Photo shows A Novel Affair founders Julie Pham and Yung Le. Photo credit: Iann Ivy Photography.

COUPLES LOOKING TO BREAK FROM Valentine’s Day tradition can ﬁnd a playful alternative at The Ameswell Hotel. The hotel’s Valentine Mystery Dinner invites guests into an interactive evening of intrigue, featuring a three-course prix ﬁxe menu priced at $89++ as the story unfolds throughout the night. Blending drama, suspense, and lighthearted fun, the experience offers a fresh take on Valentine’s celebrations. It is perfect for those who prefer a little mystery alongside dinner.

CELEBRATE LOVE IN THE MOST enchanting way this Valentine’s Day at Cabana Cove. Indulge in an intimate evening featuring a curated three-course menu including a glass of Champagne, with optional wine pairings that perfectly complement each dish. Savor exquisite selections including a Classic Mixed Greens Salad, Prime Rib Surf & Turf with an herb-

Event Details

Guest Speaker Robert Dugoni

The Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco Redwood City, CA

5:00 - 7:00PM Registration & Reception

7:00 - 9:00PM Dinner & Program

crusted, slow roasted Prime Rib of Beef and ButterSauteed Prawns, and Classic Chocolate Mousse for dessert. Every course is thoughtfully crafted to ignite your senses and celebrate the romance of the evening. Feb. 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. $70 per person (excluding tax & gratuity). Wine pairings available upon request. Reserve at (650) 857-0787 or via OpenTable. www.cabanapaloalto.com/eat-drink.

VALENTINE’S DAY MADE EASY. EXPLORE Lingerie République’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide featuring confidenceboosting bras, everyday essentials, and gift cards that always fit. Lingerie République specializes in professional bra fitting with over 20 years of expertise. They offer an inclusive size range from A–M cups and band sizes 28–50, ensuring every body feels comfortable, supported, and confident every day. To learn more, call (650) 323-7979 or visit them at Town & Country Village, Building 1, Suite 4. They are open seven days a week.

EXPERIENCE THREE MASTERPIECES IN ONE unforgettable performance. “The Enigmatic Voice” showcases orchestral storytelling at its ﬁnest: Handel’s “Zadok the Priest” delivers coronation splendor and divine triumph, Vaughan Williams’s

“Dona Nobis Pacem” offers a stirring 1936 plea for peace that resonates powerfully today, and Elgar’s “Enigma Variations” weaves mysterious musical portraits of his closest friends. From majesty to mystery, this is a performance not to be missed. Symphony San Jose | March 7 & 8, 2026 | California Theatre

ALEJANDRA IS THE HOSTESS AT Sundance the Steakhouse in Palo Alto. Let her seat you in one of the ﬁnest steakhouses in the bay area and you’re on your way to enjoying a lunch or dinner you won’t soon forget. Sundance has a historic sports lounge if you just want to pop in for a sip of wine and a delicate little

appetizer. Surrounded by local sports memorabilia the lounge is the perfect spot to chill out and get a new perspective on the day. The appetizer menu offers gourmet yummies like ﬁlet mignon spring rolls, calamari, tempura gulf prawns, hibachi ahi sashimi, crab cakes and more. Come by and see what it takes to stay in the restaurant business for over 50 years. Sundance The Steakhouse is located at 1921 El Camino Real in Palo Alto or call (650) 321-6798 for reservations or more information.

NOW, IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR a unique and special gift for someone, you might want to check out the Shady Lane Gift Shop in Sharon Heights. It’s a fun and fascinating little shop located in the Sharon Heights Shopping Center in Menlo Park. The owner, Alice, is super friendly and always ready to help. They have a wide variety of gifts made by local artists and craftsmen, including silver jewelry, wood carvings, masks, intricate boxes, and much more. If you’re in the area, give Alice a call at (650) 3211099 or check out their website for more crafty new information about this great little place.

Stephen Curry’s ‘GOAT’

BY MARK KENNEDY Associated Press Writer

You’d expect an animated basketball movie with four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry in the producer’s chair to be an easy lay-up. So why is “GOAT” such a brick?

Despite a wondrously textured, kinetic world and some interesting oddball characters, the movie is undone by a predictable, saccharine script. It’s as easy to see the steps coming as a Curry three-pointer arching into the net.

The movie has the kind of lazy, thin writing that feels like it all could have derived from a boozy Hollywood happy hour get-together: “Bro, bro. Wait. What if the GOAT was an actual goat?”

Big dreams

It centers on Will Harris, a goat with dreams of becoming a great baller, voiced by “Stranger Things” star Caleb McLaughlin. Undersized and an orphan — again with the orphans, guys? — Will is a delivery driver for a diner and late on his rent. He’s a great outside shooter but a liability in the paint, unless he learns, that is.

He lives in Vineland — a hectic urban landscape with graffiti and living vines that choke the playgrounds — and is a rabid supporter of the local franchise, the Thorns. His idol is veteran Jett Fillmore, a leopard who’s the league’s all-time leading scorer, nicely voiced by Gabrielle Union. The Thorns are a bit of a mess, despite Jett’s brilliance.

The game here is called roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, multi-animal, full-contact sport derived from basketball with a hollow ball that has small

holes. It’s a “Mad Max” sport — ultraviolent, unofficiated and the dangers lurk not just from the beefy opponents but from the arena itself. The championship award is called the Claw.

Setting the scene

The best part of the movie may be the environments for the other arenas — lava in one, a swamp with stalagmites and stalactites in another, plus an ice-bound one and another with desert sandstorms and rocks. Homefield advantage is a big thing in this league. There seem to be only two kinds of points scored here — blazing windmills, cutting tomahawks and spectacular alley-oop dunks or slowmo threes from so far downtown they might as well be in a different zip code. No mid-range jumpers, bro.

This universe is divided into “bigs”

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and “smalls” — rhinos, bears and giraffes on one side, gerbils and capybara on the other — and Will is deemed a small. “Smalls can’t ball,” he is told, condescendingly.

But Will — thanks to a viral video — improbably gets signed to the Thorns by the team’s owner (a cynical warthog voiced wonderfully by Jenifer Lewis). It’s seen as a shameless publicity stunt that no one wants, especially Jett, who needs a winning season after being taunted by “All stats, no Claw.”

Franchise mode

Now, predictably, in Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley’s script, comes the bulk of the movie, giving a steady “The Karate Kid” or “Air Bud” vibe as it charts Will’s steady rise to honored teammate and franchise future, despite

air ball

Jett insisting she’s not ready to go: “I’m the GOAT. I’m not passing the torch.”

The lessons are good — the importance of teamwork and believing in yourself — but the testosterone-fueled violence on the courts is WWE extreme. There are unnecessary plugs for Mercedes and Under Armor, and hollow slogans like “Dream big” and “Roots run deep.”

Some of the most interesting characters end up on the Thorns, a fragile, somewhat broken team that includes a rhino (voiced by David Harbour), a delicate ostrich (Nicola Coughlan), a gonzo Komodo dragon (Nick Kroll) and a desultory giraffe (Curry).

The Komodo dragon, named Modo, is the best of the bunch, an insane, unpredictable creature full of electricity. “If Modo was any more of a snack, he’d eat himself,” he declares. Could he get his own movie?

Directed by “Bob’s Burgers” veteran Tyree Dillihay and Adam Rosette, “GOAT” is targeted to Gen Alpha, leveraging cellphone screens and online likes, virality and diss tracks. It’s not as funny as it thinks it is and tiresome in its overly familiar redemption arc.

Another potential basketball GOAT — Michael Jordan — gave us a clunker of a live-action- animated basketball movie in “Space Jam” exactly 30 years ago and “GOAT,” while not as bad as that mess, is an air ball none the same.

Release info

“GOAT,” a Sony Pictures Animation release in theaters today, is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association for some rude humor and brief mild language. Running time: 100 minutes.

RISING STAR — Will, voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, in the animated film “GOAT.” Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation via AP.

NOTICE REQUESTING BIDS

WEST BAY SANITARY DISTRICT PROJECT POINT REPAIR PROJECT PHASE III-B

The West Bay Sanitary District invites qualified contractors to submit sealed bids proposals for the POINT REPAIR PROJECT PHASE III-B, PROJECT NO. 1774.0.

The scope of work generally will include the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment, and other appurtenances for rehabilitation and replacement of sanitary sewer mains by Open Trench Construction as indicated on the project plans.

Questions shall be directed in writing to Lorraine Htoo and Fariborz Heydari. See contact information below:

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CELEBRATING

10 years,” Tolleson said. The proposed bus-only lane will provide a faster and more reliable service for residents, alongside a safe space for bicyclists. The lane will also provide emergency vehicles with a better route, avoiding traffic.

Since the pandemic, the average daily transit travel between Redwood City and East Palo Alto has increased by 30%, according to Tolleson.

Wished for this

Commissioner Jacqui Cebrian said this project is the answer to a wish she made about what should be done with the rail spur. She said she is excited to see more details, but wants a protected bike and pedestrian lane to be the foundation of the project.

“I often feel safer biking next to buses, because they’re professional drivers who are not on their phones, but they are very large vehicles, and it can be a bit scary sometimes,” Chair Athena Lerokomos said in agreement with Cebrian.

The project is in early development stages and SamTrans wants to hear from the community, Tolleson said. Next year, SamTrans hopes to have a set design plan for the project and begin testing for environmental impacts.

The San Mateo County Transportation Authority bought the train route from Fremont to Redwood City in 1994 for $10 million to preserve the right-ofway for future commuter trains.

SamTrans will hold community meetings on Wednesday at the Fair Oaks Community Center in Redwood City and on Feb. 26 at the East Palo Alto YMCA.

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opment along Matadero and Kendall avenues, which children in the neighborhood frequent to get to Barron Park Elementary, Fletcher Middle School and Gunn High School.

Six Barron Park residents explained to the commission their concerns with the driveways. Fletcher PTA President

Scott Anderson said his child has nearly been hit twice at El Camino and Matadero during his commute to school. In one case, the crossing guard pulled his child to safety from a BMW.

Kerri Jung said while she’s excited for the high-density housing along El Camino, Kendall Avenue is a narrow street, where drivers usually have to pull over to let cars coming in the opposite direction pass. On an already narrow street, heavily used by children commuting to school, adding an apartment complex’s garage entry seems like an accident waiting to happen.

Power stymied

But the commission was stymied from being able to force the developer into making changes due to the developer invoking the “Builder’s Remedy,” a provision in state law that allows developers to ignore local rules on height in densities in cities without a state-approved housing plan.

This means that despite the commission’s “no” vote, it will still go before council for final approval, instead of being forced to come back to the commission with revisions.

Not being able to force developer Vittoria Management to come back with revisions to the project rankled some commissioners.

Curse of the Palo Alto Process

“I am sorry we can’t work with you to make this project better for Palo Alto,” Templeton said. “It’s a blessing and a curse of the Palo Alto Process. The blessing side is to make the project more palatable to the community, which increases the likelihood when it gets to council it’ll pass.”

The builder’s remedy and other state laws have been used by the state to force cities with long planning processes, like Palo Alto, with its Palo Alto Process, to speed up housing approvals.

Commissioners Alan Arkin and Bart Hechtman voted to recommend approval.

The commissioners sympathized with the residents and their colleagues about the safety concerns, but said they thought they could find the seven legal findings needed to OK the lot merger.

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reporters yesterday that some of the Democratic demands would be “very, very hard to approve.”

Democrats said the White House offer, which was not made public, did not include sufficient curbs on ICE after two protesters were fatally shot last month. Lawmakers were on notice to return to Washington if a deal to end the expected shutdown was struck.

The impact of a DHS shutdown is

likely to be minimal at first. It would not likely block any of the immigration enforcement operations, as Trump’s tax and spending cut bill passed last year gave ICE about $75 billion to expand detention capacity and bolster enforcement operations.

But the other agencies in the department — including TSA, FEMA, the Secret Service and the Coast Guard — could take a bigger hit over time.

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN723264

(POST Feb. 13, 20,

Advisors, 675 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Reiko Kogure, 675 Waverley Street, Palo

Small-Business Streamlining and Other Minor Zoning Code Amendments

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner(s) ELEANOR JANE WYATT

ELEANOR JANE WYATT to ELLY WYATT LAVALLEY

PETITION OF: ELEANOR JANE WYATT FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 25-CV-479397 NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 17, 2026: Time 8:45 am, Dept. N/A, Room: Probate Superior Court of California,

and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). On January 21, 2026, the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) voted (6-1) to recommend that the City Council adopt these amendments.

DATE & TIME: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard

This meeting will be held with a virtual component in Council Chambers located at 500 Castro Street, Second Floor, Mountain View, CA 94041, broadcast live at mountainview.legistar.com, on YouTube at MountainView.gov/YouTube, and on Comcast Channel 26. Members of the public wishing to provide comments to the City Council may:

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Comments or written statements may be submitted to the City Clerk, 500 Castro Street, P.O. Box 7540, Mountain View, California, 94039-7540 or city.clerk@ mountainview.gov. Legal challenges may be limited to those issues or objections raised at the public hearing orally or in written correspondence delivered to the City during, or prior to, the public hearing.

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722903

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: C Boots LLC, 218 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County.

The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): C Boots LLC, 282 N 11th St, Apt B, San Jose, CA 95112. Registrant/owner begans transacting name(s) listed above on 1/02/2026. /s/ Esli David Dominguez Castro / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/20/2026.

(POST Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2026)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN723380

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Beauty District, 778 N 1st Street #203, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Beauty District Studios LLC, 2728 Camino ECCO, San Jose, CA 95121. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 01/01/2026. /s/ Yvette Alcaraz / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/03/2026.s

(POST Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN723280

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sunbird Speech Therapy, 2585 Park BLVD, Apt. Z204, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Rana Barghouty, 2585 Park BLVD, Apt. Z204, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Rana Barghouty / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/30/2026.

(POST Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026)

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name File No. FBN722420

The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the at 267 Wild Rose Way, Milpitas, CA 95035.

FBN693689.

1. Jieun Park Chun, 267 Wild Rose Way, Milpitas, CA 95035.

Individual. Signed Jieun Park Chun County on 12/29/2025.

(POST Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 2026)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722938

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Agosto Landscaping Services, 200 West Virginia Street, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: Married Couple. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Walter Antonio Agosto Salvador, 200 West Virginia Street, San Jose, CA 95110. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 01/21/2026. /s/ Walter Antonio Agosto / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/21/2026.

(POST Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2026)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN723046

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ted Cooper/ Cooper Industries, 1350 Dell Avenue, Ste. #204, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County.

The business is owned by: An Individual. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Ted Cooper, PO 36007, San Jose, CC 95158. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 1/1/1979. /s/ Ted Cooper / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/23/2026.

(POST Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN723277

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Iron Forge Sharpening, 5613 Mireille Dr, San Jose, Ca 95118, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Up In FX LLC, 5613 Mireille Dr, San Jose, CA 95118. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 1/21/2026. /s/ Brandon Ray Higgins/ County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/30/2026.

(POST Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN723084

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sleep Decode, 4546 El Camino Real, B10#345, Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A corporation. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): N. Verma Medical Corporation, 4546 El Camino Real, B10#345, Los Altos, CA 94022,. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 01/20/2026. /s/ Nitun Verma / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/26/2026.

(POST Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 2026)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722286

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Smart Apply, 1266 Bouret Dr, Unit. 1, San Jose, Ca 95118, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Sonia Hoshmand Langeroudi, 1266 Bouret Dr, Unit. 1, San Jose, Ca 95118. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Sonia Hoshmand Langeroudi / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/23/2025.

(POST Feb. 4, 13, 20, 27, 2026)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN723156

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Novura Home, 742 Santa Susana St, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company.

The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Playground Sandbox LLC, 742 Santa Susana St, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 1/26/2026. /s/ Ismael Islas Gomez / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 1/27/2026.

(POST Jan. 30, Feb, 6, 13, 20, 2026)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN723083

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Green Leaf Painting, 420 Boynton Avenue, Apt. 115, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: An Individual.

The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Richard Nunez, 420 Boynton Avenue, Apt. 115, San Jose, CA 95117. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on 08/29/2019. /s/ Richard Nunez / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/26/2026.

(POST Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 2026)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722786

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CoreGuard Services, 2105 South Bascom Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County.

The business is owned by: A corporation. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): SOC California Inc., 3975 Virginia Mallory Drive, Suite 200, Chantilly, VA 20151. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ Jon Mellis / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 1/15/2026.

(POST Jan. 30, Fab. 6, 13, 20, 2026)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722882

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TacticCAL,

is (are): Bay Area Radiology & Ultrasound LLC, 244 N Jackson Ave, Ste. #110, San Jose, CA 95116. Registrant/owner began transacting busilisted above on 12/30/2025. /s/ Nancy Lopez Calderon / Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/30/2025.

(POST Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN722231

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Iris Corporation, Silver Iris Oriental Medicine Clinic, Silver Iris Clinic, Silver Iris, Silver Iris Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, 20531 Shady Oak LN, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. The business is owned by: A corporation. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): Iris Corporation, 20531 Shady Oak LN, Cupertino, CA 95014. Registrant/owner began transacting busilisted above on 07/25/2013. /s/ Irina Tokar / Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/19/2025.

(POST Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 2026)

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. FBN723091

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: All Well Health, 298 San Antonio Road, Ste. 100, Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County.

The business is owned by: A Corporation. The name and residence address of registrant(s) is (are): All Well Health, A Professional Corporation, 298 San Antonio Road, Ste. 100, Mountain View, CA 94040. Registrant/owner began transacting busilisted above on 01/26/2026. /s/ Michael Sean Marcin / Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/26/2026.

(POST Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 2026)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ZHENG XU CASE NUMBER: 26PR201650

Xa Aya Yanez, 463 Wooster Ave, A5, San Jose, CA 95116. Registrant/owner began transacting name(s) listed above on N/A. /s/ J. Jesus Aguilar Guerra / County Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 1/06/2026.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA PETITION OF: SVETLANA ZAPALKOVA FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 26CV485225

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s) SVETLANA ZAPALKOVA

SVETLANA ZAPALKOVA to LANA RAFAELLA

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: 5/5/26: Time 8:45 am, Dept. N/A, Room: Probate Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 Santa Clara Superior CourtTHE DAILY POST

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6 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 3,335 SF

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