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Support for Swalwell drops

BY JEANNE KUANG AND YUE STELLA YU CalMatters

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, one of the leading candidates for California governor, came under increasing pressure yesterday to drop out of the race following a report by the San Francisco Chronicle that he sexually assaulted a former female

ALTMAN TARGETED: A 20-yearold man has been arrested for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman yesterday morning, police said.

PULLING THE PLUG: Due to falling demand, Volkswagen is ending U.S. production of its ID.4 electric crossover SUV.

FEWER BABIES: The fertility rate hit a new low in the U.S. — dropping 1% to 53.1 births per 1,000 females ages 15-44, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.

LAWYER ADS BANNED: Meta is removing advertisements from attorneys who were seeking clients that claim to have been harmed by social media while under the age of 18.

KAMALA MAY RUN AGAIN: Former Vice President Kamala Harris yesterday told Rev. Al Shaprton that she was considering a run for president in 2028, but did not commit to such a move.

AIR STRIKE IN LEBANON: An [See THE UPDATE, page 4]

After sex assault reports

staffer. Swalwell denied the allegations.

Swalwell had racked up endorsements across the Democratic establishment, but a handful of the state’s most powerful labor unions and public officials who backed him had dropped their support

yesterday afternoon. Some, including U.S. Sens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla, also called for him to exit the race.

Nearly all the other Democratic candidates called for him to immediately drop out, including billionaire and climate advocate Tom

Steyer, former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and former Controller Betty Yee, who called the allegations “sickening.”

The Chronicle reported that a woman who worked in Swalwell’s

[See SWALWELL, page 30]

Astronauts’ return celebrated

Bay Area residents and employees of NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View celebrated the touchdown of the Artemis II mission last night.

The crew of the Artemis II splashdown aboard the Orion capsule came at 5:07 p.m. off the coast of San Diego and were picked up by the U.S. Navy.

Scientists, families and schoolchildren crowded the halls of the NASA Ames Visitor Center at Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland to discuss the Artemis II technology, its scientific impact, and how they felt unified by the space-faring humans.

Cara Dodge works as an exhibition manager at the NASA Ames Research Center. She said Ames is the second oldest NASA center in the country, after Langley Field in Virginia, and has played an important role in making the

[See ASTRONAUTS, page 35]

Road closure could slow 911 response

BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer

First responders are worried they’ll be slowed down if Palo Alto City Council closes the Churchill Avenue railroad crossing as a way to reduce suicides. Both the police and fire department have “significant concerns” that traf-

fic shifted to Embarcadero Road and Oregon Expressway could “negatively impact their ability to reach major incident locations, including Stanford Hospital and large commercial centers,” City Manager Ed Shikada said in a report to council.

Students and parents are pushing

council to close the Churchill crossing after three student suicides in a year.

The topic has drawn hundreds of comments from both sides.

“Our children are dying. They are asking us, the adults in the room, to help … How can we ignore them?”

[See CHURCHILL, page 30]

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Here’s what’s on the local agenda

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.

PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL

5:30 p.m., Monday

250 Hamilton Ave.

Appoint: Council will appoint candidates to the Human Relations Commission, Planning and Transportation Commission and Utilities Advisory Commission.

Backup: Council may appoint seven former council members as a backup council for emergencies.

Seven: Council may approve a seven-story, 321-unit apartment building at 3606 El Camino Real.

Compounds: Council will discuss rules for people who own more than three properties in a 500-foot area.

Water: Council may add $963,160 to a contract with Black & Veatch, Inc., to help engineer a system to reduce salinity in recycled wastewater.

Objectives: Council will discuss objectives for the year.

6 p.m., Wednesday

250 Hamilton Ave.

Churchill: Council may move forward with closing the Churchill Avenue railroad crossing.

PALO ALTO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

2 p.m., Monday

250 Hamilton Ave.

Budget: The committee will discuss the budget for storm drains.

Time Again for Gold?

THE

Fees: The committee will discuss raising storm drain fees on homeowners from $17.61 to $18.14 per month.

PALO ALTO POLICY AND SERVICES COMMITTEE

6 p.m., Tuesday

250 Hamilton Ave.

Bills: The committee will discuss the city’s position on proposed state and federal bills.

Reserves: The city auditor will

[See AGENDAS, page 6]

UPDATE FROM PAGE 1

Israeli airstrike killed at least 13 Lebanese security personnel southern Lebanon. Hezbollah claimed an attack on a naval base in Ashdod, Israel.

FIREWORKS DEATHS: Authorities say five people have been charged with murder in a deadly Yolo County explosion at a fireworks warehouse that killed seven people.

HOSPITAL MERGER: The small, independent, nonprofit St. Rose Hospital in Hayward is affiliating with Stanford Health Care. This will allow St. Rose to offer more services.

TANKERS STOPPED: President Trump complained yesterday that Iran was doing “a very poor job” by not allowing the free flow of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s traded oil once passed.

PEACE TALKS: With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. and Iranian negotiators are heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials today.

NUNS DON’T WANT TRANS PATIENTS: The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, a Catholic religious order that operates the Rosary Hill Home in New York, has filed a federal lawsuit against New York state officials over regulations requiring longterm care facilities to provide services to transgender patients.

DEADLY DUI CRASH: One driver died and another was arrested on suspicion of DUI, Sunnyvale police said yesterday. The collision occurred Thursday at 10:55 p.m. near the intersection of Central Expressway and Commercial Street. A woman in her 50s died. A man in his 30s, who police did not release the name of, was taken to the hospital and later arrested.

Deaths

San Mateo County Coroner: April 9

Michael Gerard Hoffert, 68, of South San Francisco

Hayfaa Nahhas, 87, of Redwood City

Shake Panossian. 90, of Pacfica

Births

Kaiser Hospital in Redwood City: Aug. 28

Luna Celeste Changtang, a girl

Ada Rosalie Hagen, a girl

Merida Kaiah Hernandez, a girl

Persephone Florence Kuznia, a girl

Jayce Andreas Nair, a boy

Oliver Hubertus Tax, a boy

Aug. 27

Aarin Joshi, a boy

Lanchen Lu, a boy

Sophia Manzo, a girl

Cora Bai Mccord, a girl

Zoe Chanel Morton, a girl

Eleanor Violet Sipiora, a girl

Aug. 26

Leon Liang Chen, a boy

Addison Katie Jiang, a girl

Keon Ryan Kuang, a boy

Ada Rose Lebel, a girl

Avery Louise Khan Mayo, a girl

Ella Poppy Perisho, a girl

Erma Marie Zlatunich, a girl

Aug. 25

Noa Raphael Fruhauf, a boy

Emmi James Juarez, a girl

Leah Miriam Palestina Huerta, a girl

Vincent Luca Mcpadden Passanisi, a boy

Aug. 24

Leo Camacho Sandoval, a boy

Reya Solai Gupta, a girl

Ellanoelle Jeugene Johnson, a girl

Amelia Grace Logar, a girl

Aug. 23

Mila Castaneda Almazan, a girl

Finnick Heye Diebold, a boy

Eleanor Betty Louie, a girl

Myla Lew Mai, a girl

Elijah Elyon Valdivias, a boy

Bahjat Zafer, a boy

Aug. 22

Elias Zayed Hararah, a boy

Thomas Walter Justus, a boy

Tiffany Rivera Perez, a girl

Asher William Van Decker, a boy

Kiara Zhang, a girl

Aug. 21

Marcielle Manalon Aguilar, a girl

Austin Fitzgerald Flemer, a boy

Sienna Lila Johnson, a girl

Nicole Kayleigh Tippins, a girl

Artemis Yuan, a girl

Aug. 20

Sofia Espino Mora, a girl

Aurik Kochar, a boy

Clara Mendoza, a girl

Serena Yuna Tan, a girl

Dominic Lorenzo Villasenor, a boy

Azariah Jiaze Weng, a boy

Denise Carter

Triolo

Denise Carter Triolo, Rebel Tennis Star, Dies at 75.

Denise Triolo, one of the most talented young women tennis players in the United States, died on March 31, in Palo Alto, California. She was 75.

Born Denise Carter, on July 31, 1950, in San Francisco, she was the youngest of three daughters, Cristen and Cathy, and raised by her parents, Geraldine and Clarence “Nick” Carter, both professional tennis players who taught tennis and competed internationally. Childhood memories included living as a family in Mallorca, Spain, during which time her parents played the European tennis circuit.

Denise would later return to Europe as a rising young tennis star. Once ranked eighth in the U.S. in 1969, career highlights included being a junior national champion, reaching the third round in the U.S. Open in 1968 and 1969, and playing Wimbledon every year from 1969 to 1971. She was coached by her father, Clarence, who was the pro at Arden Hills Tennis Club and, later, Foothill Tennis Club in Palo Alto.

The Carter family would eventually reside in Palo Alto, where Denise met and married Jim Triolo in 1971. The two shared many adventures together, including directing a tennis program at a resort on the Costa del Sol, Malaga, Spain, which afforded them extensive travels throughout Europe and North Africa. Returning to California, the two settled in Menlo Park, started The Court Works, a successful retail tennis store in Woodside, and raised two sons, Ryan (b. 1980) and Nick (b. 1983). She would be the tennis pro at the University Club for seven years.

Denise loved travel, backcountry, reading, caring for animals, and time with family. Her fondest memories were of playing on the Virginia Slims tour in South Africa and going on safari in Kruger National Park. Her last remaining years were spent living in Palo Alto, in loving support of her family, and working for a short time at Country Sun Natural Foods.

She is survived by her two sons, Nick and Ryan, her former husband, Jim Triolo, and her older sister Cristen Vanchieri.

Plans are in motion for a memorial around her birthday, July 31, to celebrate the life of Denise Triolo, in Palo Alto. Please direct any financial support or donations to East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring (EPATT), which “equips youth to thrive in college and career pathways through academic one-on-one tutoring, parent empowerment, enrichment activities, mentorship, coaching, and tennis instruction.”

AGENDAS –

PALO

VIEW BOARD

8:30 a.m., Thursday

250 Hamilton Ave.

Dining: The board may approve rules for outdoor dining setups on California Avenue.

PALO ALTO PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

7 p.m., Thursday

250 Hamilton Ave.

Garage: Commissioners may hire artist Amy Landesberg for $237,000 to design and build a 50-foot tall stainless steel art piece on a new parking garage at the corner of Hamilton Avenue and Waverley Street.

Trace: Commissioners will discuss art in a private development at 4103 Old Trace Road.

Mural: Commissioners will discuss a temporary mural on a parking garage by California Avenue.

PALO ALTO CLIMATE ACTION AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

2 p.m., Friday

250 Hamilton Ave.

Electric: The committee will discuss plans to convert residents from natural gas to electric appliances.

MOUNTAIN VIEW CITY COUNCIL

5 p.m., Tuesday

500 Castro St.

Infrastructure: Council will discuss next year’s infrastructure projects, including a Stevens Creek Trail extension, new water maters, street repaving and pickleball courts.

Townhomes: Council may OK 38 townhomes at 922 San Leandro Ave.

VTA: VTA will present a spending plan.

Owls: Council may hire LSA Associates for $105,000 to monitor burrowing owls at Shoreline Park.

Opioids: Council may participate in a national settlement with six opioid distributors.

Open: Council may allow open alcohol containers on Castro Street.

Remote: Council may approve new rules for remote meetings.

Police: Council may set aside $12 million for a loan to build a new police headquarters.

Budget: Council will discuss the budget for the fiscal year starting July 1.

MOUNTAIN VIEW ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING COMMISSION

7 p.m., Wednesday

500 Castro St.

Housing: To comply with state law, commissioners may recommend council allow urban housing projects to skip environmental review.

Car: Commissioners may recommend new rules for developers to reduce car trips.

LOS ALTOS CITY COUNCIL

7 p.m., Tuesday

1 N. San Antonio Road

Homeless: Council may ban the homeless from camping in public.

Fremont: Council may approve nine condos at 901 Fremont Ave.

Fire: Council may agree to send property tax revenue to the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District.

Concert: Council may hire Thor Audio Solutions for $30,690 to provide speakers and a stage for seven summer concerts.

Closed: In closed session, council will discuss an anticipated lawsuit and evaluate City Attorney Jolie Houston and City Manager Gabriel Engeland.

LOS ALTOS ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

4 p.m., Wednesday

1 N. San Antonio Road

Hollidale: A zoning administrator may allow a second-story addition to a house at 1470 Hollidale Court.

Alford: A zoning administrator may allow a two-story house at 1881 Alford Ave.

LOS ALTOS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

6 p.m., Wednesday

97 Hillview Ave.

Awards: Commissioners will consider nominations for historic preservation awards.

Essay: Commissioners will get an update on a student essay contest.

SANTA CLARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

9:30 a.m., Tuesday

70 W. Hedding St., San Jose

Appeals: Supervisors may increase fees for property owners to appeal their property tax bills.

Defender: Supervisors will discuss the workload in the public defender’s office.

Childcare: Supervisors will discuss childcare.

Jail: Supervisors will discuss the jail.

[See AGENDAS, page 31]

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Times shown are when 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.

PALO ALTO

APRIL 5

7:29 p.m. — Larry Miller, 54, transient, arrested for indecent exposure and creating a public nuisance, 200 block of University Ave.

MONDAY

3:40 p.m. — David Matthew Maldonado, 52, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 400 block of Bryant St.

5:15 p.m. — Vandalism at Palo Alto Police Dept., 275 Forest Ave.

7:09 p.m. — Vehicle accident involving a pedestrian, Loma Verde Ave.

10:28 p.m. — Michael L. Wu, 68, transient, cited for creating a public nuisance, 400 block of Bryant St.

TUESDAY

1:48 a.m. — Leroy Jackson Jr., 35, of San Francisco, cited on a warrant, Downtown Palo Alto Caltrain Station.

MENLO PARK

THURSDAY

8:10 a.m. — Packages stolen, 3600 block of Haven Ave.

12:14 p.m. — Auto burglary, 1900 block of Menalto Ave.

1:49 p.m. — Vandalism, 500 block of Laurel St.

4:50 p.m. — Andrew Bell, 37, arrested on two warrants, 100 block of Seminary Drive.

5:08 p.m. — Fraud, Coleman Place.

5:29 p.m. — Andre Martino Poyadue, 40, arrested for DUI, driving with a suspended or revoked license and violation of a protective order, Hacker Way.

STANFORD

APRIL 4

8:38 a.m. — Bicycle stolen, 600 block of Bowdoin Lane.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

APRIL 2

7:57 p.m. — Theft at Safeway, 570 N. Shoreline Blvd.

11:57 p.m. — Battery, 1000 block of Rich Ave.

APRIL 3

12:54 a.m. — Griselda Bello Garcia, 44, arrested for child endangerment, 200 block of Ortega Ave.

5:32 a.m. — Dale Peters, 76, of Mountain View, arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, 1900 block of Grant Road.

11:11 a.m. — Gerardo Tejada, 38, arrested for credit card fraud, burglary, identity theft, possession of stolen property and possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, 300 block of Bryant St.

12:32 p.m. — Auto burglary, 300 block of Bryant St.

4:19 p.m. — Battery, 100 block of Lena Way.

5:21 p.m. — Carvasal Rodriguez, 35, of Menlo Park, arrested for public drunkenness, 1900 block of Latham St.

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11:01 p.m. — Colton Baier, 33, arrested for public drunkenness, El Camino Hospital.

11:51 p.m. — Hector Rodriguez Negron, 43, arrested for DUI, 1200 block of Villa St.

LOS ALTOS

APRIL 2

1:41 p.m. — Auto burglary, 4900 block of El Camino.

APRIL 4

1:53 p.m. — Home burglary, 1800 block of Middleton Ave.

MONDAY

11:13 a.m. — Vandalism, 700 block of Nash Road.

WEDNESDAY

3:53 a.m. — Oscar Cardoza Orellana, 32, of San Jose, cited for display of false vehicle registration, Foothill Expressway and Springer Road.

6:45 a.m. — Burglary at Lulu’s, 163 Main St.

1:20 p.m. — Eder Zuniga, 36, of Mountain View, cited on a warrant at Los Altos Police Dept, 1 N. San Antonio Road.

3:55 p.m. — Mohandus Jamison, 25, of Daly City, arrested for having a loaded gun with an altered identification mark, having a large-capacity magazine of ammunition and destroying or concealing evidence of a crime, Fremont and Miramonte avenues.

NORTH FAIR OAKS

TUESDAY

9:30 a.m. — Maria Caldera Ramirez, 40, cited for driving with

a suspended or revoked license, Dumbarton and Blenheim avenues.

REDWOOD CITY

MONDAY

5:57 p.m. — Sailesh Tummala, 33, of Redwood City, arrested for domestic violence, 200 block of Franklin St.

7:30 p.m. — Alex Chajon Vasquez, 31, arrested for drug possession, driving with a suspended or revoked license and on a warrant, Woodside Road and Broadway. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies. 7:48 p.m. — Man steals merchandise from a store, Walnut St.

8:51 p.m. — Man hits another person and runs away, El Camino.

TUESDAY

2:48 a.m. — Willie Charles Pittman II, 45, of Hayward, arrested for parole violation at Kaiser, 1100 Veterans Blvd.

8:46 a.m. — Vehicle collision causes minor injuries, Woodside Road. 12:38 p.m. — Tesla Model S stolen, Veterans Blvd.

4:40 p.m. — Vehicle stolen, Chelsea Way.

5:05 p.m. — Resident finds a strange man sleeping in the resident’s apartment, 1300 block of Whipple Ave. Adrian Oscar Garcia, Isaula, 37, of Redwood City, arrested for burglary and probation violation.

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THURSDAY

6:43 p.m. — Theft, 1100 block of Shoreway Road.

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The Post prints the latest real estate transactions.

PALO ALTO

4250 El Camino Real #B118, 94306, 1 bedroom, 960 square feet, built in 1983, Hsieh Living Trust to Jonathan Chow for $675,000, closed March 9 (last sale: $420,000, 0609-11)

1116 Bryant St., 94301, 2 bedrooms, 1220 square feet, built in 1904, Lockhart Family Trust to Meyer Trust for $1,485,000, closed March 12 (last sale: $219,000, 03-17-11)

3721 Middlefield Road, 94303, 4 bedrooms, 2195 square feet, built in 1974, Bauman Living Trust to Tianshu and Ruijing Ren for $3,381,000, closed March 9

162 Waverley St., 94301, 1 bedroom, 748 square feet, built in 2025, Waverley LLC to Miller Family Trust for $5,325,000, closed March 10 (last sale: $3,500,000, 11-03-20)

755 Northampton Drive, 94303, 5 bedrooms, 2395 square feet, built in 1948, Phumbhra Living Trust to Yiqi and Yong Cheng for $5,900,000, closed March 12 (last sale: $4,500,000, 06-26-17)

EAST PALO ALTO

1183 Saratoga Ave., 94303, 2 bedrooms, 1440 square feet, built in 1950, Saritha and Harish Nalag-

andla to Yakupitiyage and Pa Family Trust for $1,080,000, closed Feb. 25 (last sale: $997,000, 03-29-18)

2370 Ralmar Ave., 94303, 4 bedrooms, 1963 square feet, built in 2006, Sunny and Samson Huang to Ramon and Fang Su for $1,310,000, closed Feb. 27 (last sale: $390,000, 03-20-12)

2512 Farrington Way, 94303, 3 bedrooms, 1100 square feet, built in 1956, K Group LLC to Skyview JF Investment LLC for $1,325,000, closed Feb. 27 (last sale: $950,000, 03-04-25)

MENLO PARK

454 9th Ave., 94025, 4 bedrooms, 2075 square feet, built in 1980, Harrison Family Trust to Aona Zhou for $2,525,000, closed Feb. 24 (last sale: $2,810,000, 04-12-22)

108 Durham St., 94025, 3 bedrooms, 1390 square feet, built in 1947, Anuj Dewangan to Bernard Lee for $2,610,000, closed Feb. 24 (last sale: $1,900,000, 02-21-19)

2157 Harkins Ave., 94025, 3 bedrooms, 1330 square feet, built in 1958, Jack Breslow to Hafner Family Trust for $2,900,000, closed Feb. 25

1160 Sherman Ave., 94025, 3 bedrooms, 1800 square feet, built in 1951, Ward Trust to Wendling Living Trust for $3,500,000,

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closed Feb. 27 (last sale: $2,680,000, 05-24-17)

1850 Oak Ave., 94025, 4 bedrooms, 2510 square feet, built in 1955, Collins Trust to Stanford University for $3,695,000, closed Feb. 27

521 Entrada Way, 94025, 5 bedrooms, 2660 square feet, built in 1940, Rosenbaum Trust to Degani Family Trust for $5,000,500, closed Feb. 24

MOUNTAIN VIEW

417 St. Emilion Court, 94043, 3 bedrooms, 1407 square feet, built in 1988, He Er to Eiko and Daniel Rutherford for $1,730,000, closed March 13 (last sale: $1,600,000, 12-01-21)

243 Sierra Vista Ave., 94043, 3 bedrooms, 1595 square feet, built in 1979, Jeong and David Vogel to Anders Trust for $1,768,000, closed March 13 (last sale: $1,810,000, 01-06-18)

920 Wright Ave., 94043, 3 bedrooms, 1034 square feet, built in 1949, Agnes Devin to Eleanor Valley LLC for $2,300,000, closed March 13 (last sale: $935,000, 05-19-08)

125 Concord Circle, 94040, 3 bedrooms, 1290 square feet, built in 1994, Suemiao and Amy Rossignol to Jiyoon and Min Cho for $2,450,000, closed March 10 (last sale: $1,825,000, 04-11-19)

1909 Milano Way, 94040,

LOS ALTOS EXPERTISE.

3 bedrooms, 1977 square feet, built in 1979, Traylor Trust to Eve and Ziad El Chami for $2,460,000, closed March 11 (last sale: $1,700,000, 10-06-16)

LOS ALTOS

28266 Christopher Lane, 94022, 4 bedrooms, 2520 square feet, built in 1964, Krishnan Living Trust to Ha and Andrew Chu for $3,850,000, closed March 13 (last sale: $2,440,000, 04-08-15)

728 Brentwood Place, 94024, 3 bedrooms, 2108 square feet, built in 1952, Manasa Hari to Amrita and Arun Raajasekar for $4,450,000, closed March 11 (last sale: $3,565,000, 09-07-22)

1470 Aura Way, 94024, 4 bedrooms, 2545 square feet, built in 1949, Haslem Family Trust to Ling and Kirk Festing for $4,745,000, closed March 12

1617 Corte Viax, 94024, 4 bedrooms, 2932 square feet, built in 2019, Kwon Living Trust to Hae and Hyun Choi for $5,300,000, closed March 13 (last sale: $3,995,000, 02-25-20)

LOS ALTOS HILLS

11913 Murietta Lane, 94022, 4 bedrooms, 3070 square feet, built in 1982, Winston Fu to Kerem Celik for $6,400,000, closed March 11 (last sale: $5,489,000, 04-14-22)

26951 Almaden Court,

94022, 3 bedrooms, 2246 square feet, built in 1966, Arnold Living Trust to Daniela and John Haaland for $5,167,500, closed March 10

ATHERTON

89 Mercedes Lane, 94027, 5 bedrooms, 8697 square feet, built in 2019, YYZD Investment LLC to Fairview Summit Property LLC for $30,000,000, closed Feb. 27 (last sale: $21,200,000, 06-17-24)

REDWOOD CITY

601 Leahy St. #201, 94061, 3 bedrooms, 1555 square feet, built in 1975, Lang Living Trust to Shannon and Clark Straub for $870,000, closed Feb. 25 (last sale: $575,000, 0907-07)

3024 Hoover St., 94063, 3 bedrooms, 890 square feet, built in 1936, Kanako and Carlos Valencia to Mason and Mikayla Shanafelt for $1,250,000, closed Feb. 23 (last sale: $699,000, 04-30-16)

432 Oak Ridge Drive, 94062, 3 bedrooms, 1100 square feet, built in 1948, 432 Oakridge Drive LLC to Wing-Loen Sinn for $1,800,000, closed Feb. 23 (last sale: $675,000, 11-16-22)

2504 Hastings Ave., 94061, 3 bedrooms, 1310 square feet, built in 1952, Pretorius Living Trust to Mullane Trust for $1,800,000,

closed Feb. 27 (last sale: $1,580,000, 09-07-22)

SAN CARLOS 17 Azalea Lane, 94070, 2 bedrooms, 1350 square feet, built in 1979, Mee Kim to Visionary Development LLC for $1,004,000, closed Feb. 27 (last sale: $605,000, 09-14-04)

1001 Laurel St. #317, 94070, 2 bedrooms, 1094 square feet, built in 2009, Francis Delaney to Stephanie and Richard Purvis for $1,065,000, closed Feb. 23 (last sale: $585,500, 10-10-11)

BELMONT

1255 North Road, 94002, 3 bedrooms, 1830 square feet, built in 1969, Nicholas Fullagar to 1683 Ventures LLC for $1,800,000, closed Feb. 23 (last sale: $435,000, 12-08-97)

1306 North Road, 94002, 3 bedrooms, 1650 square feet, built in 1957, Shirley Kraus to Indhu and Mukilan Mohan for $2,501,000, closed Feb. 27 (last sale: $1,805,000, 03-17-25)

2637 Sequoia Way, 94002, 4 bedrooms, 1770 square feet, built in 1959, Yujie Liu to Ruyi and Chao Yuan for $2,910,000, closed Feb. 27 (last sale: $2,000,000, 01-14-22)

2712 Hallmark Drive, 94002, 5 bedrooms, 2430 square feet, built in 1966, Gee Family Trust to Deng Family Trust for $3,525,000, closed Feb. 26

Classic

Spanning approximately 2.92 usable acres

· Gently rolling meadows with picture-postcard views

· Classic horse property

· Miles-away tranquility just 20 minutes to Highway 280

· Two-story, 3-bedroom, 3-bath, open-plan home

· Almost every room with glass doors to the spacious, view balcony

· Charming barn captures the Old West Woodside feel and is perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining

· Hay barn and large fully fenced paddock

Just a mile to the Thomas Fogarty Winery and 8 minutes to Alice’s Restaurant

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Erika Demma with Compass just listed 3362 Woodside Road in Woodside.

This is an idyllic Woodside property on over 1 level acre, where open land, equestrian facilities, and close-in convenience come together just one-half mile from the Town Center and highly acclaimed Woodside School. The expansive, level grounds set the tone complete with a 1 bedroom and 1.5 bath guest house, barn, fenced paddocks, pool, and broad stretches of lawn that capture the true spirit of country living. The interiors feel bright, current, and immediately livable, and a remodeled 1 bedroom guest house use, or possible rental.

Judy Bogard-Tanigami and Cindy BogardO’Gorman with The Agency presents 22415 house Sat & Sun from 1 - 4pm. Located in the exclusive gated community of Rancho few detached homes set among 18 scenic acres in the rolling hills of Cupertino.

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acre of mostly level land set back from the street amid mature foliage and open

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ft of living space. Thoughtfully designed with both a separate living room and family room. Price upon request

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City. Open house Sat & Sun from 1 - 4pm.

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467 1st Street Suite #200, Los Altos (Enter from the alley off Lyell Street behind Los Altos Hardware)

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9AM-1PM • Free Event

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Televisions/Computers

Servers

Monitors

Laptops/Printers

Phones

Stereos

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Wire/Cable

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Maximum 10 boxes. All subject to acceptance by shredder.

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795 Nash Road in Los Altos. Open House Sat & Sun from 2-4pm.

IDYLLIC WOODSIDE PROPERTY. Erika Demma with Compass is pleased to present 3362 Woodside Road in Woodside. The home has been beautifully remodeled with a fresh, cohesive design that includes all-new lighting, a fully renovated kitchen, and beautifully updated bathroom. The interiors feel bright, current, and immediately livable, and a remodeled 1 bedroom guest house adds valuable flexibility for extended stays, office use, or possible rental. Please contact Erika at (650) 740-2970 for more information.

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INVITING SINGLE STORY

MEDITERRANEAN ESTATE. Kathy Bridgman with Compass is pleased to present 795 Nash Road in Los Altos. A private office or den adds to the appeal along with a newly updated full bath on the lower level, a main-level bedroom suite, and an upstairs primary suite with Bay views, plus two bedrooms and a bath. Outdoor living is equally inviting with multiple places for lounging and entertaining, including a large spa, fireplace terrace, premium sound system, and expansive outdoor kitchen. Please contact Kathy at (650) 686-7677 for more information.

CHARMING HOME IN THE HIGHLANDS. Susan Kramer with Intero is pleased to present 1037 Yorkshire Dr, in Los Altos. Situated on an expansive approximately 11,385 sq ft lot, the backyard showcases mature landscaping along with a pool and jacuzzi, creating a private outdoor retreat. Other amenities include 2 fireplaces, central A/C, dedicated laundry room, and an attached 2-car garage. Please contact Susan at (650) 464-0692 for more information.

PRIVACY AND TRANQUILITY. Judy BogardTanigami and Cindy Bogard-O’Gorman with The Agency present 22415 Rancho Deep Cliff Drive in Cupertino. The home features both a spacious, lush backyard and an expansive patio ideal for entertaining, complete with picturesque hill views. The floor plan includes two generously sized bedrooms, a large spa-inspired bath, and a versatile bonus room perfect for a home office or den. Please contact Judy at (650) 207-2111 or Cindy at (650) 924-8365 for more information.

COMING SOON! Keri

Nicholas with Parc Agency presents a One-of-a-Kind Property with Park Like Setting on 1 Acre+ Lot in Between Crescent Park and The Willows. Please contact Keri at (650) 533-7373 for more information.

COMING SOON! Gary Campi and the Campi Group with Sotheby’s International Realty present 420 Magdalena Avenue in Los Altos. Fifteenfoot coffered ceilings rise beneath clerestory windows, and French doors open to a heated loggia anchored by a hand-set stone fireplace. This curated legacy property reflects uncommon care in every detail. Please contact The Campi Group at (650) 917-2433 for more information.

HOME. Camille Eder with Camille Eder Realtor is pleased to present 1931 James Avenue in Redwood City. Updated throughout and featuring newer baths and recently added lightfilled Living Room with electric fireplace for added ambiance. The stylish kitchen features a skylight, built-in storage and seating with access to the backyard. Spacious separate Dining Room. The garage features an additional room which makes for wonderful work from home space, artist studio or children’s play room. Please contact Camille at (650) 464-4598 for more information.

SOLD IN JUST 6 DAYS!

Dan Gilmartin and the Gilmartin Group sold 124 W. Poplar Avenue in San Mateo $902,000 over asking. Refined Interiors designed for gathering, offering approximately 3,470± square feet of beautifully scaled living space unfolds with warmth and proportion.. For more information contact Dan at (650) 796-397.

QUIET STREET WITH ENDLESS POTENTIAL!

Lynn North with The Agency presents 611 Elm Avenue in San Bruno. Nestled on a quiet street near all commutes in the coveted Huntington Park area, this gorgeous lot (5,000+/sf) has endless potential! It features 2 spacious bedrooms & 1 bath (960+/- sf) with loft, bright kitchen featuring new gas range and refrigerator & breakfast nook with views of the mature trees and gorgeous lot! Please contact Lynn at (650) 703-6437 for more information.

NANCY GOLDCAMP WITH COLDWELL BANKER Realty is pleased to present 208 Canyon Drive in Portola Valley. This cozy retreat offers a rare opportunity to create your dream home in a quiet Silicon Valley setting. Featuring oak floors, wood-paneled walls, Formica countertops, and a charming brick fireplace, the home reflects its 1950s character. Enjoy the serene surroundings from the front porch or rear deck. Please contact Nancy at (650) 400-5800 for more information.

BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED SINGLE-LEVEL

CONDO. John James and Chao Wen with Compass are pleased to present 1544 San Antonio Road in Menlo Park. Bright and stylish living and dining area with crown molding, woodlike floors, and abundant natural light. Both bedrooms are generously sized, including a private primary suite with en-suite bath and cozy outdoor patio. Please contact John at (650) 218-4337 or Chao at (408) 835-6704 for more information.

CHARMING HOME WITH A GREAT LOCATION AND RECENT UPDATES. Monterey Coast Realty presents 1233 Hilby Avenue in Seaside. This Seaside residence offers comfortable living with new updates including beautiful flooring, a new roof, and a fenced front yard for privacy. Located just minutes away from restaurants, shopping, the beach, recreation trails, and all the Monterey Peninsula has to offer! Please contact Monterey Coast Realty at (831) 624-2300 for more information.

ROLLING MEADOWS WITH PICTURE-POSTCARD VIEWS.

Jen Paulson from Sereno Real Estate presents 20255 Skyline Boulevard in Woodside. A palatial driveway leads to a two-story, 3-bedroom, 3-bath, open-plan residence with walls of windows capturing the rolling hill and city-light views. Almost every room has glass doors to the long view balcony. Lawn and mini orchard. A separate charming barn captures the Old West Woodside feel with a woodbeamed ceiling, full-sized bar, and French doors to a veranda with flowering vines. Please contact Jen at (650) 996-7147 for more information

BUYING OR SELLING? Contact Mary Gilles at (650) 814-0858 and Sally Randall at (650) 5208771 for 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.

SELLING YOUR HOME IN PALO ALTO? Talk to Xin first. Xin approaches Palo Alto real estate with sharp analytical insight, a refined sense of marketing, and a trusted vendor team built over the past 10 years. She takes on only a select number of clients each year — ensuring full attention, strategic preparation, and strong negotiation to protect your interest. Whatever you decide to do, talk to Xin first. Please contact Xin at (650) 283-8379 for more information.

TIRED OF MANAGING YOUR OWN PROPERTY?

Anne Wilbur with Wilbur Properties can handle every detail for you. They have on-staff maintenance crew, 24/7 emergency service, recommended improvements, established budgets, project management of all work, safety maintenance inspections, negotiations and enforcement of leases, and provide all accounting reports. Please contact Anne at (415) 559-5557 for more information.

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At Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), education is more than a credential—it’s a calling to lead, serve, and make meaningful change. Whether you’re returning to finish your undergraduate degree or pursuing graduate-level study, NDNU helps you reach your goals with: Flexible Online & On-Campus Options; Career-Driven Curriculum; A Personalized Learning Experience; and A Mission That Matters. NDNU integrates social justice, community engagement, and ethical leadership into every program, preparing graduates to serve with both skill and compassion. Discover how NDNU can help you advance your career, deepen your impact, and fulfill your potential. Give them a call at (650) 508-3600 or visit their website at ndnu.edu.

AFFORDABLE, TRANSFORMATIVE TRAINING FOR FUTURE Therapists. Located in the heart of Palo Alto, Sofia University’s MA in Counseling Psychology (MACP) program offers a deeply personal, whole-person approach to clinical education. Designed to prepare students for licensure in California, this WSCUC-accredited program combines academic rigor with transpersonal development and real-world practicum training. Sofia stands out as one of the most affordable

graduate psychology options in the Bay Area— making meaningful career change more accessible.

THINKING ABOUT ATTENDING FOOTHILL COLLEGE? Looking to start a new career? Come experience Foothill for yourself at our free, familyfriendly Open House! Students of all ages are invited to explore majors, programs, and student clubs while connecting with faculty, staff, and current students. Learn about guaranteed transfer pathways to California universities, discover financial aid opportunities, and get handson help with applications and course registration. You can also meet local trades professionals to explore career options. Enjoy free food, prizes, and guided campus tours throughout the day. It’s the perfect way to see what Foothill has to offer—don’t miss it! foothill.edu/dayonthehill

EXPERT COLLEGE PREP TUTOR — Writing & Reading. With nearly 20 years of experience helping students excel, Dr. Audrey Nieswandt guides students in mastering college essays, academic writing, and literature. Her personalized approach builds confidence, clarity, and results—whether you’re aiming for stronger grades, mastery of language, or stellar, standout college applications. Ready to reach your highest potential and make your writing shine? For 1-to-1 teaching, contact Dr. Audrey Nieswandt at draudrewriter@gmail.com or at (503) 580.7534. See: https://elitewritingtutor.com.

FOUNDATIONAL TUTORING, REIMAGINED. MEHR SIKRI believes that anyone can excel in math. She founded OpMath 7 years ago to develop a modern solution to help Palo Alto students eliminate gaps in understanding, build strong foundations, and grow confidence in their math ability. She and her team are passionate about helping students realize their full potential. With the start of the new semester, OpMath is taking enrollments for K-8th-grade foundational tutoring support as well as enrollments for Mehr’s own Paly math classes (current openings in Alg 2/Trig A, Alg 2/Trig H, IAC, and AP Calc AB). Learn more at opmath.com or email Mehr directly at mehr@opmath.com.

THE SOUL SEARCH ENLIGHTENMENT EXPO returns this weekend for two days of transformation and connection. Explore over 40 vendors, 16 live talks, and a high-vibe marketplace featuring astrology, energy healing, and more. Discover holistic wellness, intuitive art, and mini classes designed to elevate mind, body, and spirit. Free admission with advance registration. Doors open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2490 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Visit soulsearch.io/paloaltoexpo for details.

AT NEW ENGLAND LOBSTER, THEY take pride in getting your lobster straight from the crate to your plate and making every meal from scratch. Whether that’s the brioche roll in your lobster roll, their signature lobster corn chowder, or your chocolate whoopie pie for dessert, you know it came from their kitchen. They even make their own potato chips. “Everything tastes better because it’s made right here,” says owner Marc Worrall.

stunning rooftop patio. If you prefer to dine indoors, they have three private rooms available. Trellis is located at 1077 El Camino Real in Menlo Park. For more information, call 1 (650) 326-9028.

IMPASTO BY TERUN, LOCATED AT 661 El Camino Real, takes much of its menu from Terun, including the specialty pizzas the restaurant is known for, though it also offers a few of the most popular dishes from iTalico. “It’s the best of both restaurants,” said coowner Franco Campilongo, who owns the Impasto along with his brother, Maico Campilongo, cousin Giuseppe Errico, and Kristyan D’Angelo, who is the executive chef for all three restaurants. To reserve a table, please call (650) 486-1504.

THE BEST ROOFTOP PATIO. TRELLIS

Restaurant is where seasonal Italian food with a California flair is prepared with elegance and style. Enjoy their seasonal menu items and vibrant daily specials at their

COZY, CLASSIC, FRENCH THE OLDFASHIONED WAY. Le Petit Bistro offers a dining experience that is classic yet timeless, guided by the exacting standards that owner and chef Jean-Michel Peuvrelle has maintained throughout his career. Now in his 37th year at the restaurant, Peuvrelle continues to prepare authentic, old-fashioned French cuisine – Tuesday through Saturday, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

As a special offer, you will receive a complimentary glass of house wine with the purchase of an entree. Le Petit Bistro is located at 1405 West El Camino Real in Mountain View. Please call (650) 964-3321 to reserve your table.

AUTHENTIC HOMESTYLE TURKISH FOOD. ANATOLIAN Kitchen offers authentic homestyle Turkish cuisine on Palo Alto’s California Avenue. Owner Dino Tekdemir shares recipes from his mother and his native village of Diyarbakir, located in the Kurdish region of southeastern Turkey. While Tekdemir also co-owns Barbayani Greek Taverna in Los Altos and Portola Bistro in Portola Valley, Anatolian Kitchen was his first venture. The

restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit anatoliankitchen.com. Attached is a photo of Tekdemir with co-owner Allen Isik. Shown in the photo is Tekdemir with co-owner Allen Isik.

SINCE 1973, CANYON INN HAS served as a neighborhood gathering spot for birthdays, events, team parties, or simply a great place for a burger and a beer. If you need a break from cooking, head over to 587 Canyon Road in Redwood City. The restaurant offers a great atmosphere, featuring vintage 49ers memorabilia that will take you back to your childhood. For more information, please call (650) 369-1646.

JOIN THE LUNCH BUNCH WHERE Cash is king. Not that type of cash although that type of cash is also king. Nope, not Johnny Cash. We’re talking about the best bartender around and his real name is Cash. He’s a nice guy so come by and say “Hi”. Cash works the lounge at Sundance the Steakhouse. This lounge is like a sports museum that serves cocktails and appetizers and Cash can pour you up a pint of pure relaxation, Sundance style!

He pops the corks and mixes the mayhem at this mellow, historic sports lounge. Come by 1921 El Camino Real in Palo Alto for lunch see what we mean. You’ll see why this is such a special place and why they’ve been in business for over 50 years. Call 650 321-6798 for a reservation and check the website for more info.

SWALWELL

Castro Valley office claimed to have had sexual encounters with him while she worked for him and alleged he sexually assaulted her when she was intoxicated. The report comes after weeks of rumors that Swalwell had inappropriate interactions with staff for years. On one instance in 2019, the woman said she became intoxicated after Swalwell asked her for drinks and woke up in his bed in a hotel room.

“These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor. For nearly 20 years, I have served the public — as a prosecutor and a congressman and have always protected women. I will defend myself with the facts and where necessary bring legal action,” Swalwell said in a statement yesterday.

CNN report

CNN published a separate report yesterday with the same allegations, as well as from another woman who said Swalwell touched her and kissed her at a bar, then she ended up in his hotel room with no memory of how she got there. CNN also quoted two other women who said he had sent them sexual images and text messages.

In recent weeks, two social media influencers began posting online what many people had considered rumors about Swalwell’s behavior with women. The influencers said they had spoken with several young women with whom Swalwell had behaved inappropriately. CalMatters has not independently verified the claims. Swalwell pushed back

hard against the allegations this week, telling reporters at a town hall in Sacramento on Tuesday that they are “false,” that he had “never” had a sexual relationship with anyone who worked for him. He suggested the allegations were politically motivated.

“I don’t want there to be any question in the minds of Californians,” he said. “I’m offering myself also as somebody who is fearlessly going to stand up for Californians on the toughest issues and not flinch.”

Calls to supporters

An attorney for Swalwell sent cease-and-desist letters to some of the women, one of the influencers, Arielle Fodor, wrote online. The attorney, Elias Dabaie, did not respond to a request for comment on the Chronicle story but confirmed to other news outlets the letter’s authenticity.

On Thursday night, Swalwell canceled a planned town hall in Southern California. Swalwell began calling groups that have endorsed him yesterday to tell them of an upcoming story in the Chronicle, and denying the story, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to CalMatters.

At least four of his senior campaign staffers, including a top consultant who helped him court labor support, abruptly resigned before the news report.

Backers flee

For others, the exodus was swift. U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, a Los Angeles Democrat who chaired Swalwell’s campaign, resigned from the role yesterday and called on Swalwell to drop out.

Multiple supporters of Swalwell

dropped their support, with U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, an Arizona Democrat, saying he regretted defending Swalwell earlier.

The heavyweight union the California Teachers Association rescinded its endorsement of Swalwell. The Service Employees International Union California has suspended ad buys for Swalwell.

CHURCHILL

parent Leah Russin said in an April 4 email to council.

On the other side, resident Mark Lawrence said the closure plan appears to be driven more by emotion than reason.

“I don’t mean to belittle the emotional impacts of the recent tragedy — I know, personally, how it feels to lose a daughter,” Lawrence said. “But creating a massive community disruption for years to come seems like a perverse memorial.”

Council will consider moving forward with the closure at a special meeting on Wednesday.

15 second increase

The fire department said average response times would increase by 15 seconds in the area around Churchill Avenue. This is manageable for an initial response, but congestion on other routes could delay later-arriving engines and ambulances during larger-scale incidents, Shikada said.

The police department had a similar analysis: Officers use the crossing about seven times per day, but congestion on other routes could make cars difficult to bypass.

Diverting over 8,000 daily trips away from Churchill Avenue would

jam four intersections on Alma Street and two intersections on El Camino Real, Shikada said.

About 714 Palo Alto High School students — 39% of the student population — ride bikes to school, and they would face detours of nearly a mile each way, Shikada said.

“School bus operations, parent dropoff patterns, and special-event access for nearby institutional destinations would also be affected,” Shikada said.

Debate after latest death

The city has debated closing the crossing for years, but the conversation gained urgency after the death of student Summer Devi Mehta, 17, on Feb. 3.

In a letter to council, Mehta’s father Nick Mehta said the crossing provided an “easy means for her to impulsively act at a low moment.”

“It is too late for my daughter but it is not too late for others,” he wrote.

Council hired security guards to watch each of Palo Alto’s four railroad crossings on Feb. 23.

The one-year contract costs $1.7 million, split between the city and the Palo Alto Unified School District.

Help group weighs in

The JED Foundation, a national nonprofit hired to help the city with suicide prevention, said train-related deaths are not among the leading methods of suicide in children and young adults in Santa Clara County since 2018.

“Trains are an urgent concern — but so are other highly lethal methods,” the JED Foundation said in a letter to council.

The JED Foundation said closing a crossing may reduce suicides at that

location but is “unlikely to address suicide by train across the broader peninsula, given the many accessible points along the rail corridor.”

Closing the crossing would cost $1.2 million, Shikada said. The city would also fast-track a sidewalk improvement on Embarcadero Road for $1.5 to $2 million, he said.

If council decides to keep the crossing open, then the city would proceed with plans to establish a citywide quiet zone so trains no longer honk their horns.

Council could also commit to indefinitely putting security guards at the tracks and working with Caltrain to add devices that stop people from going round gate arms, Shikada said.

AGENDAS –

Seniors: Supervisors may add $11.8 million to a senior nutrition program.

Raise: Supervisors may give a 5% raise to construction workers.

Air: Supervisors may appoint Mountain View Councilman Chris Clark to the Bay Area Air District board.

Jonsen: Supervisors will disclose Sheriff Bob Jonsen’s trips to Carlsbad, Universal City, Washington, D.C., and Irving, Texas.

Fire: Supervisors may accept property tax revenue from the city of Los Altos for firefighting.

Waste: Supervisors may sign a five-year, $5.8 million contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services to manage industrial waste, mostly from public hospitals.

Retiring: Supervisors will honor longtime probation officers Nydia Smith and Dustin Eng as they retire.

LOS ALTOS SCHOOL DISTRICT

CURRICULUM COUNCIL

3:30 p.m., Monday 201 Covington Road

Math: The council will review community feedback on a new elementary school math curriculum.

VALLEY WATER

1 p.m., Tuesday 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose Groundwater: The board may increase fees for groundwater from $2,450 to $2,673 per acre foot (325,851 gallons).

CEO: In closed session, the board will discuss appointing a new CEO. Flood: The board may schedule a hearing to charge homeowners $26.55 per year for flood control projects in northern Santa Clara County.

ATHERTON CITY COUNCIL

5:30 p.m., Wednesday

80 Fair Oaks Lane

Closed: Behind closed doors, council will evaluate City Attorney Mona Ebrahimi and City Manager George Rodericks’s performance.

Military: Council will review a report on the police department’s use of military equipment.

Alarm: Council may modify the town’s false alarm program to get residents to pay their fees.

MENLO PARK CITY COUNCIL

5:30 p.m., Tuesday 751 Laurel St.

Closed: Council will have labor

negotiations behind closed doors.

Massage: Council may approve new licensing for massage providers.

MENLO PARK PLANNING COMMISSION

7 p.m., Monday 751 Laurel St.

Meta: Commissioner may approve a three-story atrium at the Meta East campus on 1601 Willow Road.

REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL

6 p.m. Monday 1017 Middlefield Road

Grant: Council may give the community programs at the Fair Oaks Community Center a $495,000 grant.

Fire: Council may replace two fire engines for $2.9 million.

Stanford: Council will review Stanford’s plans for a hospital focusing on cancer research at its campus at 1201 Douglas Ave.

BELMONT CITY COUNCIL

6 p.m. Tuesday

1 Twin Pines Lane

Parking: Council may convert eight existing angled parking spaces at Cipriani Elementary School into a loading zone on school days.

SAN CARLOS CITY COUNCIL

6:25 p.m., Monday

600 Elm St.

Closed: Behind closed doors, council will discuss appointing a new city manager.

PG&E: Council will review whether PG&E is following the city’s rules about telling neighbors about utility work.

Downtown: Council will discuss the cost of remodeling Harrington Park.

Walnut: Council will briefly discuss a housing project proposed for Walnut Street by the county.

EAST PALO ALTO PLANNING COMMISSION

7 p.m., Monday 2415 University Ave.

Townhomes: Commissioners will review Sand Hill Property Co.’s proposals for 60 new townhomes and 253 apartments along Newell Road and 850 new units at O’Keefe Street.

MENLO PARK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 p.m. Thursday 181 Encinal Ave.

Closed: Behind closed doors, the board will discuss an existing lawsuit and labor negotiations.

Budget: The board will review a report on future enrollment after employee cuts and the budget.

LAS LOMITAS SCHOOL DISTRICT

6:30 p.m., Wednesday

2200 Sharon Road, Menlo Park

Tax: The board may hire Jones Hall for legal support for a potential parcel tax.

MENLO PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

6 p.m., Tuesday

170 Middlefield Road

Closed: The board will discuss appointing a clerk behind closed doors.

Station 1: The board will review the design of the new fire station at 300 Middlefield Road.

Funding: The board may discuss how it helps other agencies during fires.

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SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 (ZONING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT) OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS’ MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT REGULATIONS RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Town of Los Altos Hills’ City Council has introduced, on March 19, 2026, and proposes to adopt, on April 16, 2026, an Ordinance to amend Title 10 of the Town of Los Altos Hills’ Municipal Code to update regulations relating to accessory dwelling units (ADU). If adopted, the Ordinance would clarify definitions pertaining to differentiating primary units and ADUs, and non-livable spaces available for ADU conversion in multi-family buildings. The Ordinance will also clarify the number of ADUs and state-exempt ADUs allowed on a single and multi-family parcel, and will also incorporate recently legislative amendments by amending ADU height allowances, fire sprinklers, sewer connection requirements, application processing timeframes, and amnesty dates. Together, these amendments serve to meet goals under Program B-6 of the Housing Element to monitor ADU state law updates, to continue facilitating these uses and to comply with applicable state law.

Adoption of the proposed Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines section 15282.1(h) because they are implementing the provisions of Government Code Section 66314 et seq. relating to secondary dwellings.

This Ordinance Summary was prepared pursuant to Government Code Section 36933. The full text of the ordinance is available from the Town’s City Clerk’s Office at 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA, or on the Town’s website at www.losaltoshills.ca.gov.

CITY CLERK’S CERTIFICATION

PRIOR TO ADOPTION.

I, ARIKA MILLER, City Clerk of the Town of Los Altos Hills, CERTIFY that on the 11th day of April, 2026, at least five days prior to the City Council meeting set for the 16th day of April, 2026, when this Ordinance was scheduled for adoption (1) the Summary was published and circulated in the Town, and (2) a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance was posted in my office, all in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.

DATE: __April 9, 2026__ Arika Miller, City Clerk

CERTIFICATION AND POSTING PRIOR TO ADOPTION

A certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance is posted in the Office of the City Clerk,Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The Ordinance was read for the first time on the 19th day of March, 2026, and is scheduled for second reading and adoption on the 16th day of April, 2026.

DATE: __April 9, 2026__ Arika Miller, City Clerk

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Artemis II possible. “This mission would not be possible without any of the NASA centers, and certainly not be possible without Ames,” Dodge said. “We’re this incredibly diverse center that makes all of these really cool missions happen, with really important detailed research to make sure that these missions fly the way that we want them to fly.”

Dodge eagerly greeted the dozens of students that were visiting the center on field trips with a giant smile on her face. She said she loved her job because she can show people they can be a part of NASA’s projects that can, at times, seem impossible.

“What I love about NASA is that it's a real dream come true, made by real people who work here in the real Bay Area,” said Dodge. “We are this tiny little thread from this incredibly innovative, rich culture here in Northern California, and we have a little thread all the way to the moon.”

Hoping to inspire

NASA engineer and Fremont resident Jayanta “Jay” Panda has worked with NASA for 36 years, specializing on vibroacoustic design on space vehicles. He said his job is to make sure the impact of vibrations

from millions of parts on rockets, like Artemis II, are kept to minimum for safe travels.

Panda said he had always wanted to work for world-renowned science organization like NASA. He hopes future generations will be inspired to help work towards new advances in technology.

“We are going back (to the moon) after more than half a century and I feel I’m part of that great history making thing,” said Panda.

Helped with heat shield

Parul Agrawal helped design the heat shield on the Orion capsule holding the four astronauts as they reenter Earth's atmosphere. She was emotional to see her team's hard work be celebrated after years of simulation testing at the Ames Research Center.

“Every day I get up and I feel happy that I’m working in my dream organization,” said Agrawal. “These are historic missions and we are going to change the way we look at our solar system. We are going to understand the Moon in a way that we have never understood before.”

Agrawal said she hopes kids will see the mission and feel like they should not limit their imaginations.

“Our generation is looking at going back to the moon but the kids who less than 10 years old, I think they can think about visiting Mars,” said Agrawal.

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