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BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
San Mateo County Sheriff’s deputies may soon be handing out tickets to speeding e-bike riders in San Carlos, North Fair Oaks, Portola Valley and Woodside.
in stopping illegal e-bikes from being on the street, Supervisor Jackie Speier said yesterday.
SEEKING SURRENDER: President Trump says he will not seek a deal with Iran without the country’s “unconditional surrender.”
RUSSIA JUMPS IN: Russia is providing Iran with information to help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region.
ISSA EXITS: California Republican Congressman Darrell Issa is retiring after his San Diego area district was redrawn by Democrats.
HANDGUN RULES: Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, has introduced the National Constitutional Carry Act in the Senate to remove nationwide the need to get the government’s permission before carrying a handgun for self-defense.
SEX-SUICIDE SCANDAL:
[See THE UPDATE, page 4]
Under the proposed rules, e-bike riders will not be allowed to carry another passenger, be on sidewalks or exceed 750 watts.
Law enforcement has been too lax
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will vote whether to pass a slate of rules relating to e-bikes that the sheriff’s office will be tasked with enforcing in the areas the department patrols, which also includes Millbrae and Half Moon Bay.
E-bikes that exceed 750 watts are illegal on the streets because they can be ridden at 40 to 50 mph, Speier said.
Many 10- or 11-year-olds ride their bikes with other children as passengers,
putting both children in danger, she said. Pedestrians could also be at risk if a child is riding an illegal bike, according to Speier.
The new polices would be enforced by the Sheriff’s Office. A rider who does not follow the rules could be fined $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second and $500 for the third. If a minor violates the rules, their bike may be
[See E-BIKE, page 23]
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
Cardenas Market can reopen after dealing with its rat problem, a San Mateo County health inspector said yesterday.
After feces and dead rats were found by Inspector Catalina Ibarra at the Hispanic market at 1731 E. Bayshore Road, the market closed, but it passed its follow-up inspection yesterday.
Inspector Christine Khine checked for any rodent feces or gnaw marks in aisles, the meat department and the storage area. Khine didn’t find anything, but the store will continue to work with a pest control specialist, according to her report.
The store worked with a pest control specialist to seal the holes around the store that were allowing rats to enter, according to Deputy Director of Environmental Health Services Waymond Wong.
On Tuesday, the store was closed due to five dead
[See REOPEN, page 23]
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
A judge has rejected TIDE Academy parents’ request to stop the Sequoia Union High School District’s decision to close the small magnet school in Menlo Park, likely sealing the school’s fate.
After U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson turned down the request on Thursday, she told the parents and the district to go into mediation. Thompson also said since the school will close at the end of the school year, there was no immediate need for her to approve the
request, setting a new date for May. Yesterday, the district filed a motion to dismiss the case.
Parents filed the lawsuit against the district on Jan. 30, arguing the plan to close the school disproportionately im-
[See REOPEN, page 23]
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Yesterday’s hearing where San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe’s office was going to announce whether it will re-try former San Mateo County Community College Chancellor Ron Galatolo was postponed to Monday.
That’s because Galatolo’s attorney, Chuck Smith, has until Monday to file whether he wants to appeal the eight guilty verdicts. A jury found Galatolo, 62, of Menlo Park, guilty of four counts of tax evasion and four counts of perjury on Jan. 20. He is facing a maximum of 10 years in prison, according to Wagstaffe.
Jurors were deadlocked on the remaining 18 charges, some split 9-3 for guilt and 10-2 for guilt. The DA’s office must decide whether to retry the various charges related to misuse of public funds, perjury and conflicts of interest over a course of 10 years during his time overseeing the three-school district consisting of Canada in Redwood City, College of San Mateo and Skyline in San Bruno.
Congressman Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, says he will drop his bid for re-election after he had sex with an aide who later killed herself. It’s likely he will be replaced by his Republican primary opponent Brandon Herrera, who owns a gun-making company.
UKRAINIAN CORRUPTION: Hungarian authorities have detained seven Ukrainian citizens, including a former intelligence officer, as they allegedly tried to abscond with millions of dollars the U.S. had sent to Ukraine to help with the war in Russia. They had so much money that they carried it in two armored cars.
TEAR GAS: A federal judge in Oregon yesterday limited the use of tear gas by federal officers who, on almost a daily basis, are defending a Portland federal immigration building from protesters.
OIL SOARS: Oil shot to $91.27 a barrel yesterday because of the Iran war, its highest price since the Biden presidency.
JOBS LOST: American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month.
San Mateo County Coroner: March 5
Jeffrey Grinnell, 75, of Redwood City
Santa Clara County Medical Examiner: Feb. 18
Roger Hamilton, 86, of Sunnyvale
Feb. 17
Glenn Pachacki, 74, of Mountain View
Vinayak Pai, 64, of Sunnyvale
Feb. 16
Carl Miller, 83, of Sunnyvale
Feb. 14
Latacech Cooksey, 31, of San Mateo
Feb. 13
Khaoula Mouman, 30, of Mountain View
Edival De Oliveira, 73, of Sunnyvale
Barbara Busch, 87, of Sunnyvale
Harry Sargeant, 88, of Palo Alto
Feb. 12
Ana Afungia, 87, of East Palo Alto
Rosemary Boyden, 94, of Palo Alto
El Camino Hospital in Mountain View: July 27
Soraya Bose, a girl
Summer Amelia Garcia Robles, a girl
Cecilia Shiyao Huang, a girl
Celinia Jolene Martin, a girl
Soham Nasery, a boy
Elise Cooper Porter, a girl
Samar Singh Prabhu, a boy
Rosalyn Claire Quigley, a girl
Jeremiah Wilder Robinson, a boy
Cillian Jose Sandoval, a boy
Sophia Kaur Sidhu, a girl
Sharvin Nirali Amey Worlikar, a boy
July 26
Aryaan Ahziaurelius Bansal, a boy
Benji Rafael Hecht, a boy
Taqdeer Kaur, a girl
Alex Ke, a boy
Zhuri Koul, a girl
Vihaan Mantripragada, a boy
Vritika Mehta, a girl
Senri Morigami, a girl
Tyler James Ng, a boy
Ethan Alexis Salguero Hurtado, a boy
Kiara Jaideep Shahri, a girl
July 25
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Charlotte Chen, a girl
Lyla Huiyu Chou, a girl
Jeremiah Leonard Iskander, a boy
Antariksh Karanth, a boy
Avanya Kumar, a girl
Allen Lyu, a boy
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Skaya Rajiv, a girl
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December 26th, 1942 – November 16th, 2025
Michael B. Kenney passed peacefully November 16th, 2025. His final days were surround by his children, listening to his favorite tune’s…sung by his favorite musicians.
Michael was born December 26th, 1942, in San Francisco, CA to Benjamin and Faith Kenney. By the age of three his family moved to Palo Alto, where his most cherished memories began. He made lifelong friendships that begun as early as elementary school continuing through Wilbur junior high school and before his tenth year, Michael’s family moved to Los Altos where he became an Eagle at Los Altos High School with the class of 61. After his high school, Michael started Foothill Junior College where life truly began. He made more friends and discovered his talent with the game of pool. Michael along with his college friends enjoyed playing in competitions at the infamous Cochran’s Billiards Hall on Market Street in San Francisco. His pool earnings would help pay his way though college and life was just beginning…..creating lasting friendships, breaking hearts, and having babies.
By 1970 Michael became a father to his first born, Megan Elizabeth. Around the same time, Michael used his savvy math skills to become an entrepreneur. In 1974 he established United Home Loan Inc., his first company, additionally he began investing in avocado farms in Southern California. Due to his entrepreneurial spirit, Michael ventured outside of the real estate and the avocado business and began investing in fast cars and racehorses. He settled down with the love of his life a Palo Alto native, Maureen Patricia Nook. And on October 11, 1975, the two tied the knot. Michael and Maureen were embracing newfound success amongst real estate adventures, avocado farms, and racehorse winnings. Michael’s strong work ethic, charismatic personality, determination, and grit was prospering. On March 1st, 1980, Michael and Maureen welcomed a baby girl, Allison Jeanne, and 15 months later, to the day, Jason Michael was born, June 1st, 1981.
Michael lived life to the fullest, was blessed with good health and enjoyed his many friendships. He stayed active in sports and played competitive tennis before learning the game of golf. He volunteered to coach his children’s sports teams and never missed any of his daughter’s tennis matches or his son’s baseball games.
By the early 2000s, Michael had conquered a few successful real estate developments in the San Ramon valley east to the Central Valley and north to Sacramento. His company had expanded throughout Northern California. Despite his success, Michael remained true to his humble beginnings whose generous heart found joy in giving back and helping others in need. Not just momentarily but by mentoring other young entrepreneurs through his leadership skills.
By 2005, Michael’s good health allowed him to play golf with his friends all around the world. His golf adventures gave him much pleasure to spend time with his dear friends making the most unforgettable memories. From Thailand, to Australia, to the ice bars in Switzerland, Paris, Marbella, Brazil and many more. Not to forget his memorable travels within the US, trips to New York, Augusta, and several fly fishing trips around the Pacific Northwest.
Some would say Mike or Big Mike the most interesting man in the world, others knew him as the Godfather, or Peck, but we knew him as dad. We will never live a day without thinking of the good memories, or remembering the values, work ethic he instilled within us.
Michael was surrounded by his family and close loved ones in his final years. He is preceded in death by his both of his patents and former wife Maureen Patricia Kenney (d. 2020) He is survived by his three children, Megan Kenney, Allison Jones (Jon) and Jason Kenney (Serena), his grandsons, Benjamin and Branden, his sister Sherrill Stone and his grand-fur babies, Sadie, Cheeto, Coco & Puff. Michael will be laid to rest on his birthday, December 26th, at Green Hills Cemetery in Ranchos Palos Verdes next to his mother, Faith, father, Benjamin and grandmother, Georgia. A private celebration to honor is life is set for February 13th at Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club where Michael enjoyed many years as a golf member.
In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask for donations to be made in memory of Michael Kenney to support the Little Learners Program, a nonprofit early childhood program operated by LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired (nonprofit tax ID #941415317), which helps children with blindness or visual impairments by providing specialized services to them and their families in northern Californa and central California. https://secure.qgiv.com/for/inmemoryofmichaelbkenney/
Every Saturday, the Post prints items from the agendas of city councils and school boards so that you, the citizen, can stay informed about what your government is planning to do.
PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
6 p.m., Monday
250 Hamilton Ave.
Attorney: In closed session, council will discuss appointing City Attorney Chris Jensen.
Historic: Council will discuss allowing a medical office in a historic house at 51 Encina Ave.
Emergency: Council may appoint a backup council to serve in an emergency.
Times: Council may move the Finance Committee’s meeting time from 5:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Stanford: Council will get an annual report from Stanford Health Care.
Bicycle: Council may add $17,000 to a $350,945 contract with Kittelson & Associates to update a bicycle and pedestrian plan.
Values: Council may approve six council values.
Closed: In closed session, council will discuss joining lawsuits against the federal government.
PALO ALTO RAIL COMMITTEE
2:30 p.m., Tuesday
250 Hamilton Ave.
Meadow: The committee will discuss design options to raise the Caltrain tracks above the Meadow Drive crossing.
PALO ALTO POLICY AND SERVICES COMMITTEE
6 p.m., Tuesday
250 Hamilton Ave.
Tennis: The committee will discuss the city leasing tennis courts to Winter Lodge for the Kim Grant Tennis Academy.
Flock: The committee may ask City Auditor Kate Murdock to audit Flock Safety’s license plate-reading cameras.
Registry: The committee will discuss the city’s new rental housing registry.
Commercial: The committee will consider ways to encourage apartment developments in commercial areas.
PALO ALTO PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
6 p.m., Wednesday
250 Hamilton Ave.
Cubberley: Commissioners may recommend council approve a plan for redeveloping the Cubberley Community Center.
MOUNTAIN VIEW CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m., Monday
500 Castro St.
Middlefield: Council may approve an eight-story building with 460 apartments at 490 E. Middlefield Road.
Whisman: Council may approve 195 three-story townhouses on a 10-acre property at 515 N. Whisman Road.
Retiring: Council will thank retiring Chief Information Officer Roger Jensen.
Castro: Council may approve plans to redesign intersections for pedestrians on Castro Street.
Storefront: Council may give grants of up to $17,500 for businesses to improve their storefronts.
Closed: In closed session, council will discuss an anticipated lawsuit.
MOUNTAIN VIEW ADMINISTRATIVE ZONING HEARING
4 p.m., Tuesday 500 Castro St.
Pickleball: A zoning administrator may OK an indoor pickleball court at 838 Independence Ave.
LOS ALTOS CITY COUNCIL
6 p.m., Tuesday
1 N. San Antonio Road
Evaluate: In closed session, council will evaluate City Attorney Jolie Houston and City Manager Gabriel Engeland.
Commissions: Council will meet with four city commissions to discuss their work this year.
Housing: Council will get a progress report on meeting the state’s mandate to build housing.
Police: Council will review the police department’s equipment.
Fire: Council may apply to join the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District.
Norms: Council will review its “norms and procedures.”
SANTA CLARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
[See AGENDAS, page 8]
· Downtown living just one block to the Village
· Small community of 8 townhomes built in 2010 by Lennar
· Two levels with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, plus lower-level garage
· Approximately 1,360 square feet of living space
· End-unit location with extra natural light and patio for outdoor enjoyment
· appliances, including gas cooktop
· Two upstairs bedrooms, each with en suite bath and one with balcony
· Attached, underground 2-car garage with laundry, plus dedicated guest parking
· Top-rated Los Altos schools
9:30 a.m., Tuesday
70 W. Hedding Ave.
Fix-it: Supervisors may raise the fee for sheriff deputies to sign a “fixit” ticket from $20 to $25.
Latino: Supervisors will discuss the health of Latinos.
Sheriff: Supervisors will review the sheriff department’s equipment.
Bonds: Supervisors may allow the Los Altos School District to sell $95 million in bonds for construction.
Fire: Supervisors may support the city of Los Altos’s application to join the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District.
MOUNTAIN VIEW LOS ALTOS HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
7 p.m., Monday
1299 Bryant Ave., Mountain View
Closed: Behind closed doors, the board will discuss union negotiations, a student issue and possible litigation.
Students: The board will recognize the students of the month, Jayden
Tamimi and Chewang Norbu Pakhrin Lama.
Credits: The board will discuss ways students can earn alternative credits to graduate.
Seminar: The board may approve a course proposal for AP Seminar.
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
6 p.m., Wednesday
925 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Field: The board may hire Actor Construction for $152,724 to repair a field office at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve.
Parking: The board may add $14,799 to a $104,788 contract with AECOM Technical Services to survey a parking lot at Bear Creek Redwoods.
Water: The board may spend $2.3 million to improve the wildlife habitat and agricultural water supply at Johnston Ranch outside Half Moon Bay.
Plants: The board will get a report on managing sensitive plants.
Invasive: The board may hire
[See AGENDAS, page 22]
a report was made to police. Information is from police department logs. All of the people named here are innocent until proven guilty in court.
FEB. 26
6:22 p.m. — Scott Christopher Munson, 57, of Menlo Park, arrested for carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, 400 block of Bryant St. FEB. 28
6:39 p.m. — Tara Sequoia Schwab, 19, of Palo Alto, arrested for shoplifting, Stanford Shopping Center.
TUESDAY
Time not given — Dylan David Dotson, 33, of San Jose, arrested for sexual battery and parole violation stemming from an incident that took place on Feb. 19 on the 200 block of University Ave.
THURSDAY
7:58 a.m. — Vehicle collision causes major injuries, Theresa Court and Bay Road.
2:31 p.m. — Jean Paul Coupal, 73, cited for shoplifting, 1000 block of University Drive.
7:26 p.m. — Fraud, 300 block of Elm St.
FEB. 27
2:55 p.m. — Hit-and-run causes injuries, 900 block of Raimundo Way.
FEB. 28
2:59 p.m. — Bike parts stolen, 700 block of Escondido Road.
MOUNTAIN VIEW
FEB. 27
7:22 a.m. — Alejandro Rivera Perez, 33, of Mountain View, arrested on warrants, 2000 block of Latham St.
7:29 a.m. — Battery, 600 block of E. Middlefield Road.
10:51 a.m. — Theft at 7-Eleven, 2640 California St. Erik Peterson, 51, transient, arrested for theft and public drunkenness.
11:45 a.m. — Elder abuse alleged, 200 block of Chatham Way.
3:44 a.m. — Auto burglary, 100 block of Brenton Court.
6:08 p.m. — Efrain Caraballo, 59, transient, arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, threats and brandishing a weapon, 2400 block of Whitney Drive.
9 p.m. — Battery, 300 block of Moffett Blvd.
WEDNESDAY
3:42 p.m. — Arnol Rodriguez, 25, of San Jose, arrested on warrants, EL Monte and University avenues.
TUESDAY
1:19 a.m. — Daniel Castro, 26, arrested for domestic violence and child endangerment, 500 block of Stanford Ave.
2:18 p.m. — Brian Rafferty, 47, cited on a warrant, Third Ave. and Spring St.
TUESDAY
12:29 a.m. — Burglary reported, Redwood Shores Parkway. Orlando Beltran Portillo, 27, and Juan Reynaga Cortez, 27, of Redwood City, both arrested for burglary in the incident.
4:39 a.m. — Isidro Zamora Cisneros, 31, of Redwood City, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, 400 block of Broadway.
9:11 a.m. — License plate stolen from a vehicle, Alameda de las Pulgas.
9:46 a.m. — License plate stolen from a vehicle, Rolison Road.
3:36 p.m. — Jose Artemio Fuentes, 46, of Redwood City, arrested for drug possession and on a warrant, 100 block of Laurel St.
4:38 p.m. — Woman steals merchandise from a store, Walnut St.
7:31 p.m. — Immanuel Presley Arthur Hudson, 28, of San Francisco, arrested for shoplifting, possessing burglary tools and resisting police at Kohl’s, 250 Walnut St. Robert Louis Brown III, 32, of San Francisco, arrested for shoplifting.
WEDNESDAY
12:14 a.m. — Jason Peter Pierini, 51, arrested for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, Highway 101 and Whipple Road. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
3:17 a.m. — Vehicle vandalized, Elwood St.
10:59 a.m. — Garage of a home broken into and items stolen, Claremont Ave.
2:29 p.m. — Student slaps a teacher. Location not disclosed.
4:44 p.m. — Joel Baltazar Pena, 31, of Redwood City, arrested for possession and transportation of drugs for sale, 2600 block of Broadway.
9:50 p.m. — Steven Ray Johnson, 23, of Redwood City, arrested on a warrant, 700 block of Marshall St.
10:37 p.m. — Alexis Manuel Almendrez Rios, 29, of Redwood City, arrested for violation of a protective order, Iris St. and Vera Ave.
TUESDAY
3:17 p.m. — Victor Hugo Jimenez Fierro, 41, of Menlo Park, cited for narcotics possession and on a warrant, 1000 block of Holly St.
THURSDAY
11:11 a.m. — Domestic violence reported, 2400 block of Carlmont Drive. Robert Christopher Polzin, 49, arrested for false imprisonment.
From the Redwood City office of the CHP, which covers the Mid-Peninsula. FEB. 22
Mario Velasquez Inocente, 52, arrested for DUI.
FEB. 23
Gustavo Cruz Cruz, 43, arrested for DUI.
AN ENTERTAINER’S
ESTATE OF REMARKABLE Scale. Kathy Bridgman with Compass Just listed 253 Fremont Avenue in Los Altos.
The two-story home features 4 bedrooms, an office, 4 full baths, and 2 half-baths, plus a separate 1-bedroom, 2-bath ADU, also ideal for guests or extended celebrations. Generous proportions and an open layout are supported by primary and caterers kitchens, a full bar, wine cellar, and a separate living room or media room. Please contact Kathy at (650) 868-7677 for more information.
HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER COUNTRY CLUB
NEIGHBORHOOD. Judy Bogard-Tanigami and Cindy Bogard-O’Gorman with the Agency are pleased to present 935 Lundy Lane in Los Altos. The primary ensuite has a spacious granite bath w/ luxurious soaking tub and beautiful windows to the rear yard. The backyard features a fully equipped outdoor kitchen w/ every amenity; 2 suspended televisions w/ remotes, Lynx gas BBQ, Lynx gas burners, 2 refrigerator drawers, sink and 2 overhead heaters. Please contact Judy at (650) 207-2111 or Cindy at (650) 924-8365 for more information.
EXPANSIVE LOT. ENDURING DESIGN. EXCEPTIONAL location in prime Midtown Palo Alto. Denise Simons and Liza Marinaro with Compass are pleased to present 2703 South Court, Palo Alto. stunning 3 bedroom, 2 bath, home in the heart of Midtown. Set on a generous lot, this home’s thoughtful layout offers easy flow between multiple living and entertaining spaces. Please contact Denise at (650) 269-0210 or Liza at (650) 815-8674 for more information.
CARMEL REALTY’S HEINRICH BROOKSHER
REAL Estate Group just listed Corral De Tierra! Set on a scenic ridge with panoramic views encompassing historic Corral de Tierra ranchlands
and the Monterey Bay, 28000 Underwood Road offers exceptional privacy and personal connection to iconic California landscapes. Rich in regional history, the area inspired John Steinbeck’s second novel, Pastures of Heaven. The property includes a remodeled three-bedroom, two-bath log home, remodeled workshop, equipment shed, and multiple view-oriented building sites offering expansion potential. Please contact Ben at (831) 915-7415, Isabel at (831) 250-3866, Carole at (831) 601-9019, Courtney at (831) 317-6336 or Zach at (831) 2503399
STYLISH CUSTOM MID-CENTURY MODERN. JERRY
Haslam with Coldwell Banker Realty is pleased to present 26969 MoodyRoad in Los Altos. Master bedroom on first level, 3 bedrooms one bath downstairs, plus a large playroom/hobby room or workshop, and a separate office or bonus room. Top of the hill and in front of the house is a magical wooded glen with a majestic spreading oak offering shade and a place for quiet contemplation. Please contact Jerry at (650) 9962797 for more information.
SOPHISTICATED NEW CONSTRUCTION. XIN
SOLD IN ONE WEEK!. LYNN North with The Agency sold 1909 Milano Way in Mountain View with multiple offers in one week! Please contact Lynn at (650) 703-6437 for all your real estate needs.
ELEGANT LIVING.
KERI NICHOLAS WITH Parc Agency is pending Stunning 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom Home with Bonus Office or 5th Bedroom in Highly Desirable Allied Arts. Elegant Living Room with Fireplace. Formal Dining Room. Primary Suite Retreat Features 2 Walk-in Closets, Double Sinks, Standalone Tub, and a Stall Shower. 4 Spacious Bedrooms. 3.5 Bathrooms. Lower Level Features Bedroom, Full Bathroom, and Bonus Space that can be used as an Additional Family Room or Gameroom. Please contact Keri at (650) 533-7373 for more information.
JIANG with Compass is pleased to present 763 La Para Ave in Palo Alto. Four glamorous en-suite bedrooms and an office are arranged across both levels. Detached for privacy, the ADU offers a bedroom and full kitchen, ideal for guests, office space, or entertaining. Innovative solutions, incomparable craftsmanship, and high-end fixtures are found throughout, including Marvin® windows, 9-zone AC, and fully owned solar. Please contact Xin at (650) 283-8379 for more information.
DOWNTOWN LIVING AWAITS. JEN PAULSON from Christie’s International Real Estate presents 522 Tyndall Street in Los Altos. Set within a small community of only 8 homes built in 2010, this home has abundant natural light, a spacious patio for outdoor living, plus an upstairs balcony. Upstairs, both bedrooms have en suite baths plus there is a convenient halfbath serving the main living areas. Please contact Jen at (650) 996-7147 for more information
BUYING OR SELLING?
CONTACT
MARY Gilles at (650) 8140858 and Sally at (650) 520-8771for insights into the Mid Peninsula Real Estate Market. They bring confidence and ease to one of life’s most significant journeys— finding or selling an exceptional home in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
LOOKING FOR YOUR DREAM HOME?
Nicole Ruccolo is here to help. She serves buyers and sellers in the Bay Area Peninsula. Offering extensive experience in home renovation and real estate investing to help make the home buying and selling experience seamless and enjoyable. Please contact Nicole at (650) 823-0002 for more information.
SIGNIFICANT MID-CENTURY MODERN ARCHITECTURE WITH Bay View. Erika Demma with Compass presents 80 Skywood Way, Woodside. Built by John Kapel, a renowned furniture maker and original designer in the creation of the Skywood Acres community. Property offers distinctive mid-century modern architecture with Bay views. Enjoy 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths plus studio guest house with 1 bath and full kitchen. Give Erika a call at (650) 740-2970 for more information.
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BUILT IN 2006 AND LOCATED IN THE HIGHLY SOUGHTAFTER COUNTRY CLUB NEIGHBORHOOD, this exceptional home showcases exquisite finishes and a thoughtfully designed, drought-tolerant landscape. A grand entrance with high ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and open floor plan sets the tone for this home’s exceptional quality and style. Ideally located near Los Altos Golf & Country Club, Rancho Shopping Center, Loyola Corners, and more, this residence offers both luxury and convenience - an outstanding place to call home!
Built in 2006, 4-bed, 3-bath home for 2,027 +/- sf of living space
Fashionably designed drought-tolerant landscaping for 9,104 +/- sf
Warm hardwood floors, artistic light fixtures, high ceilings, and crown molding
Open-concept kitchen with adjacent family room, gas fireplace, state-of-the-art appliances
Exquisite entertaining yard with artificial grass, travertine patio, large granite outdoor kitchen with two televisions, BBQ, sink, gas burners, warming drawer, and 2 refrigerator drawers
Sought-after Los Altos schools: Loyola Elementary, Georgina P. Blach, and Mountain View High (Buyer to verify enrollment)
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The beautiful slate courtyard surrounded by lush landscaping sets the tone for this homes quality and style. Enter through the grand entrance, you’re greeted by
and crown molding. The primary ensuite has a spacious granite bath w/ luxurious soaking tub and beautiful windows to rear yard. The backyard features a fully equipped outdoor kitchen w/ every amenity; 2 suspended televisions w/ remotes, Lynx gas BBQ, Lynx gas burners, 2 refrigerator drawers, sink and 2 overhead heaters. Ideally located near Loyola corners and Rancho Shopping Center, you’re never far from delicious
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Ecological Concerns for $462,742 to treat invasive plants for four years.
VALLEY WATER
1 p.m., Tuesday
5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose
Reimburse: The board will review $206,279 in reimbursements for board members this fiscal year.
Lawsuits: In closed session, the board will discuss multiple anticipated lawsuits.
Plan: The board may send its five-year construction plan to cities in Santa Clara County.
Flood: The board will get an annual report on flood protection.
MENLO PARK CITY COUNCIL
6 p.m., Tuesday
751 Laurel St.
Pool: Council may agree to pay Knorr Systems to maintain the Burgess Pool for $130,114.
Streets: Council may revise the process for when neighborhoods ask to make street changes.
Garbage: Council may increase garbage rates 21% over the next five years.
Water: Council may approve a 15.5% water rate increase starting July 1.
MENLO PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
7 p.m., Monday
751 Laurel St.
Office: Commissioners will review a request for Atria Health and Research Institute to use 333 Middlefield Road as a medical office.
MENLO PARK COMPLETE STREETS COMMISSION
6:30 p.m., Wednesday
751 Laurel St.
Parking: Commissioners will discuss parking at Nealson Park.
REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL
6 p.m., Monday
1017 Middlefield Road
Housing: Council will get a progress report on meeting the state’s mandate to build housing.
Fire: Council may buy gear and equipment for firefighters.
Elevator: Council will review adding an elevator to Villa Montgomery Apartments at 1540 El Camino Real.
Historic: Council will review updates to the city’s historic preservation rules and Mills Act.
Closed: Behind closed doors, council will discuss property negotiations for 350 Convention Way and evaluate City Attorney Veronica Ramirez.
BELMONT CITY COUNCIL
7 p.m. Tuesday
1 Twin Pines Lane
Park: Council may approve a contract with Schaff & Wheeler to design flood protection for Island Park.
SAN CARLOS CITY COUNCIL
10 a.m., Today
600 Elm St.
Closed: In closed session, council will discuss picking a new city manager. 6 p.m. Monday
Closed: In closed session, council will discuss property negotiations for 535 Old County Road.
PORTOLA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
7 p.m., Wednesday 765 Portola Road
Market: Council may approve an update to its contract with Good Roots to run the farmer’s market.
Housing: Council will get a progress report on meeting the state’s mandate to build housing.
WOODSIDE TOWN COUNCIL
7 p.m., Tuesday 2955 Woodside Road
Housing: Council will get a progress report on meeting the state’s mandate to build housing.
9 a.m., Tuesday
500 County Center, Redwood City E-bikes: The board will review requirements for e-bikes.
Housing: The board may allow Martin Luther King Jr. Park to expand and allow for a future development of affordable housing on 2263 University Ave. in East Palo Alto
Airport: The board may OK spending $5 million for the replacement of a building at the San Carlos Airport. ICE: The board will review if the Sheriff’s Office and Probation Department have interacted with ICE.
Closed: In closed session, the board will discuss former Sheriff Christina Corpus’s lawsuit.
WEST BAY SANITARY DISTRICT
7 p.m., Wednesday
500 Laurel St., Menlo Park Annex: The board may approve annexing the lots at 1265 Westridge Drive and 1345 Westridge Drive in Portola Valley into the district.
SILICON VALLEY CLEAN WATER
8 a.m., Thursday 1400 Radio Road, Redwood City
Closed: Behind closed doors, the board will discuss possible lawsuits. Roof: The board may approve plans to replace the roof at the agency’s lab.
rats found in traps under the soda aisle, the refrigerators with beer and the bakery, according to Ibarra’s report. Rat feces were found in the bread aisle, along the deli service line and on the bakery’s tortilla-making equipment, the report said.
The county will continue to inspect the store to ensure it stays rodent-free.
pacts students with disabilities, saying about 20% of students at the school have a disability. The school board voted unanimously on Feb. 4 to close the school at the end of the school year.
The district, in its motion to dismiss, argues that the parent group’s lawsuit does not allege that the district will eliminate services for students with disabilities, merely that these families prefer the small school with less than 200 students. Since the district is not actually eliminating any services, then the case ought to be dismissed at a May 5 hearing, the district’s attorney Richard Osman argues.
Parent’s argument
Parents allege in the suit that the district has shown a pattern of failing to accommodate students with IEPs or 504 plans, an individualized education program, at larger schools. The district can not close TIDE because it would be akin to demolishing a wheelchair ramp, the suit said.
Judge Thompson asked both parties before the Thursday hearing what the district could do to prevent the closure and what could be done if students are placed in a new school and exacerbate their educational challenges. Thompson’s question about how the district will help students who will struggle even more at a larger school is the main issue, parent’s attorney Jay Jambeck said.
Osman, argued that if TIDE stays open, it will force the district to undo months of planning and bud-
get decisions. In order to keep TIDE open, the district would likely have to lay off teachers, which would affect the entire district, Osman argued in a briefing.
Also, the district has legal deadlines it must meet, such as a deadline on Monday to finalize which schools teachers will be assigned to, Osman said.
But Jambeck argued that the district didn’t consider other ways to bring in income. For instance, the district could lease out the campus for the former Summit Everett school at 890 Broadway in North Fair Oaks, after the school closed last year. The district could also pursue partnerships with colleges or have a district-wide fundraising event for students with disabilities, Jambeck said.
“The district considered none of these alternatives. The board’s only question was when to close – not whether the closure would discriminate against students with disabilities or whether less discriminatory alternatives existed,” Jambeck said.
Transfer deadline Monday
Parents have until Monday to select a school for their children, or they will be enrolled in the school closest their to home.
TIDE, located at 150 Jefferson Drive in Menlo Park, opened in August 2019 to help relieve excess enrollment at M-A. The district has four comprehensive high schools, M-A, Carlmont, Sequoia and Woodside. Aside from TIDE, it has two other small campuses, East Palo Alto Academy and Redwood.
impounded. “This industry has blown up in the last few years. The sales for e-bikes in 2018 was 325,000. Last year it was 1.7 million,” Speier said.
Most parents are sometimes unaware that they are buying an illegal bike for their children, and these new polices could help educate them, she said.
“This issue is ubiquitous, and we’ve got to come up with a comprehensive solution, and this is one of the ways we can do it,” Speier said.
Redwood City will discuss setting speed limits and
age restrictions for e-bikes at a future meeting, after residents expressed concern that policies would create unnecessary limitations for bicyclists.
Fatal crashes
The proposal comes after a 16-year-old died in Half Moon Bay while riding an e-bike on Feb. 9.
In Burlingame, children riding an e-bike crashed into a car, resulting in a chain-reaction collision that resulted in the death of a 4-year-old who was on the sidewalk on Aug. 8.
Menlo Park City School District passed an e-bike policy in November banning class two and three models from its campuses. Children will be allowed to use e-bikes limited to speeds under 20 mph.
Superintendent Kristen Gracia said during a November meeting that there were many incidents involving teenagers riding e-bikes or e-scooters at high speeds during arrival and dismissal hours.
Many student riders underestimate the risks and drive at unsafe speeds or don’t wear helmets, Gracia said.
A man involved in the murder of a 17-year-old Carlmont High School senior in 2019 has been sentenced to 11 years in prison, a prosecutor said.
Antonio Marcos Valencia, 26, of Concord, was sentenced yesterday for manslaughter and robbery after he took a plea deal on Nov. 25, District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said.
Mohammad Othman, 17, was shot and killed on Jan. 7, 2019, in Belmont. The night of the murder, Valencia and four others met with Othman and another teenager to complete the drug deal that Valencia and his friends had “no intent to finish” in the parking lot of Central Elementary School at 525 Middle Road, Wagstaffe said.
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Congratulations to NDNU School of Psychology alumnus Joe Gutierez on being awarded $105,000+ through the California Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship Program!
Joe, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Class of 2018, MS in Clinical Psychology/ NDNU’s commitment to service, leadership, and advancing mental health care in our communities.
The Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship Program is investing in the next generation of behavioral health professionals — offering up to $240,000 in funding for eligible
