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HEAVY RAIN is forecast to begin tomorrow and continue through Wednesday and Christmas Day. People living near creeks, rivers and lowlying areas should keep an eye out for flooding. TANKER CHASE: The U.S. Coast Guard has stopped a second sanctioned tanker in the Caribbean Sea carrying Venezuelan oil, and is chasing a third. All three ships are flying under false flags and were under judicial orders for seizure, U.S. officials said.
TARIFF REBATE CHECKS: Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said yesterday that President Trump’s idea to give Americans $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenue will “depend on what happens with Congress.” The money [See THE UPDATE, page 4] Your vision, My Guidance,
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In addition, the university plans to install up to three new 911 emergency telephone towers in the next two years near student residences and academic buildings.
2. A supporter of former San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus went to a public meeting to speak on her behalf wearing a: a. Super Mario costume; b. Great American Hero costume (referring [See QUIZ, page 12]
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ect is an insult right down the line,” she said during the meeting. The project at 2100-2400 Geng Road is forcing city officials to pick beWinter Dellenbach tween their environmental objects and their obligations to provide more housresult in the clear cutting of dozens of ing. The housing project would have 19 trees. Palo Alto resident Winter Dellen- and disturbing groundwater raises nu- units reserved for low-income families. The commission, which unanimousbach said at a Parks and Recreation merous environmental red flags. “When I think about (the city’s) sus- ly recommended the project last TuesCommission hearing that cutting down [See TREES, page 18] trees, ushering in construction trucks tainability and climate goals, this proj-
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Pro-housing forces fail to flip Sierra Club An attempt by housing advocates to take control of the Sierra Club’s Loma Prieta Chapter has gone down in flames. The chapter, which covers San Benito, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, is an influential voice in promoting environmental projects. It also endorses candidates for such offices as city council and county supervisors. The chapter’s board elections this fall featured a slate of candidates
backed by the organization’s board and another backed by housing advocates. Both sides have waged campaigns over the past couple of months. The controversy began over the summer when a Sierra member who is also head of California Yimby Action, Leora Tanjuatco Ross, sent out an email asking other housing advocates join the club and then to vote in the board elections and “flip the chapter.”
In a battle for four seats on the chapter’s board, the four candidates favoring the board’s position won: Sue Chow, 1,006 votes; Shruti Chandrasekhar, 976; Nicole Lee, 935, and Robin Montoya, 922. The pro-housing candidates failed to win any seats. They were Mountain View City Councilman Lucas Ramirez, 533; Natalie Geise, 516; Mike Swire, 464, and Michael Regula, 455.
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The Rebbe praised Jakob profusely, miles along the trenches. Small unof- Day (Nov. 11, 1918) at the end of then left. The students were furious. ficial truces were called, gifts were ex- World War I. Dear Editor: Thank you for the But when they were halfway down the changed, and soccer games broke out On Christmas Eve 1968, Apollo 8 Dec. 15 acknowledgement of Mark block, Jakob came running after them in “no man’s land.” became the first manned spaceship to Zuckerberg and his wife Dr. Priscilla with another kopek. You can guess the The commanders for the opposing enter the gravity of the Moon. There Chan’s gift of $50,000 to the Friends of rest of the story. forces were appalled and ordered a was anxiety as radio communications the Palo Alto Parks. In the spirit of the One of the students, Reb Ytzsak, is stop to this “fraternizing.” Then, the were lost behind the dark side of the season, thank you is the best response a patriach in my family. I don’t know previous participants merely shot over Moon. Soon, a watching Earth was reto a gift. Peace begins in our hearts, in what an Alter Rebbe is. But yeah, thank their opponents. Infuriated by this in- lieved and awed as radio communicaour homes and in our communities. We you Mark and Priscilla for their gift. subordination, the opposing generals tions returned and Commander Frank have a choice, let’s foster peace by sayDeborah Goldeen replaced the units involved and the war Borman and his crew read from Geneing thank you. Palo Alto was restarted. sis 1. “ Let there be light….” The first Ellen Barton Four years later, although the photos of Earthrise provided worldLos Altos front lines were little changed, there wide inspiration! was a total of over 15 million miliMark Lindberg Dear Editor: By December 1776, tary and civilian dead by Armistice Mountain View the Revolutionary War was going poorDear Editor: Dave Price’s column Monday about the $50,000 gift to Palo ly for the Americans. George WashingAlto Parks from the Zuckerberg/Chan ton needed a victory to inspire his small BAND SIZES 30-50 family reminds me of a family story. Army and fellow patriots. & A-M CUP Realizing that it was the custom in The story is out of Russia before the colonial times for European military Pogroms. At the time, one of the popular fund-raising strategies for the mu- units to celebrate Christmas, WashNow’s the ideal time to nicipal fund was to extort money from ington brought several thousand men across the Delaware River on Christupdate your lingerie! the Jewish communities. In this particular incident, there were mas Day to attack a British fort at TrenSCAN HERE two orphans who wanted to get mar- ton in what is now New Jersey. The ried. The town had fundraised for their young American Army captured about to schedule wedding. The local authorities arrested a thousand drunk and very surprised your expert the groom and demanded an exorbitant British Hessian troops. bra fitting The American cause was reinvigosum for his release. Even with all the funds raised, there rated, enlistments soared, and the Conwasn’t near enough. There was only tinental Congress realized the possibiliTown & Country Village one person in town who had that kind ties of independence. A few months after the beginning of of money. That person was Jakob the 855 El Camino Real. Palo Alto Miser. The Alter Rebbe and two of his World War I and just before Christmas students, paid Jakob a call. After plead- 1914, opposing German and British soling their case, Jakob gave them one ko- diers began singing Christmas carols. Soon the celebrating spread for pek.
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stein pointed out he was a board member. Bernstein said the board should focus on how many people the new building could hold.
Bernstein said Jones’ time as president was coming to an end. The position is rotated every year amongst board members. Bernstein told Jones to stop interrupting him. Jones called Bernstein a “spoiled litBernstein’s given three minutes tle kid” and gave him three minutes to Jones said they were only talking finish his comment. about the construction of the building, The new fire station is planned to speaking over Bernstein. Jones said have 14 dorms, a kitchen, workout he was trying to save time because the rooms with showers and lockers, a board had already reviewed plans that common area, offices and four bays for estimate how many people the building vehicles. could fit. A new administration building will “We have never talked about this,” replace the two current office buildBernstein said with his hands up. ings for community events and disJones said the board had discussed trict board meetings. It would have an the number of employees the building underground parking for visitors. The could hold for almost five years. Ber- project is estimated to start in July 2026 nstein asked Jones to let him finish his and end in December 2030. comments, but Jones said it depended on how long it would take. Bernstein New president, vice president said that when Jones wants to talk, he The purpose of Tuesday’s meeting will do so as long as he pleases. was to elect a new president and vice Jones gave Bernstein three minutes president of the board. Jones had been to finish his comments, to which Bern- the president. stein then called him a dictator. The board voted to elect Virginia “You’re absolutely right,” Jones said, Chang Kiraly as president, with Bernsaying that as long as he was chair, stein abstaining. The board voted 3-2 to even though it would be over soon, he make Rob Silano vice president, with had the right to limit him. Kiraly and Gary Bloom voting no.
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4. Auditors digging through the records of the Las Lomitas school district discovered that former Superintendent Beth Polito had used her district credit card to pay for: a. $160 birthday cake; b. $4,039 in parties at the Left Bank restaurant; c. $107.57 for wine and an in-room movie while she was staying at the Four Seasons Embarcadero in San Francisco; d. All of the above.
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PALO ALTO MONDAY 5:01 p.m. — Yeison Adany Funes Castro, 23, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 1800 block of Embarcadero Road. 6:04 p.m. — Liam Anselm Bickford, 63, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 500 block of High St. 6:30 p.m. — Diondre Lavon Cynical Cobb, 50, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 200 block of Hamilton Ave. TUESDAY 10:01 p.m. — Person taken to a hospital for a mental health evaluation, Middlefield Road. WEDNESDAY 4:28 p.m. — Liam Anselm Bickford, 63, transient, cited on a warrant, 500 block of High St.
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MENLO PARK FRIDAY 8:51 a.m. — Vandalism, 1300 block of Willow Road. 10:20 a.m. — Bicycle stolen, 400 block of Oak Grove Ave. 10:22 a.m. — Two electric bikes, an electric scooter, two bike locks and a bike light are all stolen, 200 block of Linfield Drive. 3:07 p.m. — Jose Enciso
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possession of drug paraphernalia and on a warrant, 2200 block of El Camino. 6:27 a.m. — Home burglary, 3700 block of Page St. 8:30 a.m. — Vehicle accident causes minor injuries, 200 block of James Ave. 11:16 a.m. — Ever Ochoa Rodriguez, 31, of Redwood City, arrested on suspicion of vandalism and parole violation, 1300 block of Sierra St. 3:33 p.m. — Jacob J. Corradetti, 19, arrested for battery that causes serious injuries, 1200 block of Westwood St. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies. 4:51 p.m. — Vandalism, 3700 block of Page St. 11:01 p.m. — Vehicle stolen, 1400 block of Jefferson Ave.
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PALO ALTO 1285 Hamilton Ave., 94301, 3 bedrooms, 2907 square feet, built in 1935, Sigman Trust to Vida and Avinash Kaul for $7,075,000, closed Nov. 20 2858 Kipling St., 94306, 3 bedrooms, 1002 square feet, built in 1949, Dorothy Ellis to Elaine and Riva Han for $9,750,000, closed Nov. 20
LOS ALTOS 614 Palm Ave., 94022, 3 bedrooms, 1924 square feet, built in 1974, Bottenfield Family Trust to Hawks Living Trust for $4,550,000, closed Nov. 20 (last sale: $835,000, 11-14-01) 1402 Oak Ave., 94024, 5 bedrooms, 2915 square feet, built in 1971, Yang Family Trust to Shraddha Shah for $5,000,000, closed Nov. 18
MENLO PARK 165 East O’Keefe St. #10, 94025, 2 bedrooms, 1182 square feet, built in 1983, Fethiye Living Trust to Flora Zhang for $765,000, closed Nov. 3 (last sale: $720,000, 07-27-23) 856 15th Ave., 94025, 3 bedrooms, 1040 square feet, built in 1950, Xueying Xie to Hyemin and Jeonghoon Lee for $1,760,500, closed Nov. 4 (last sale: $1,460,000, 02-16-21)
WOODSIDE 155 Normandy Lane, 94062, 3 bedrooms, 3080 square feet, built in 1955, Michael and Amy Wendling to Delfino Family Trust for $5,525,000, closed Nov. 4 (last sale: $3,200,000, 0327-13) 140 Farm Road, 94062, 4 bedrooms, 5510 square feet, built in 1969, Eynon Trust to Herrod Family Trust for $9,600,000, closed Nov. 5 (last sale: $5,625,000, 03-07-13)
MOUNTAIN VIEW 1013 Karen Way, 94040, 3 bedrooms, 1472 square feet, built in 1952, Xin Wu to Fei and Yuan Shao for $3,259,000, closed Nov. 18 (last sale: $2,620,000, 05-23-18) 769 Cuesta Drive, 94040, 4 bedrooms, 2170 square feet, built in 2023, GLZ 08 LLC to Madelyn Cobb for $3,600,000, closed Nov. 17 394 Farley St., 94043, 5 bedrooms, 3092 square
REDWOOD CITY 1155 17th Ave., 94063, 3 bedrooms, 1150 square feet, built in 1947, Dewitt-Digby Trust to Crystal and Frank Lenahan for $1,500,000, closed Nov. 5 208 3rd Ave., 94063, 6 bedrooms, 3794 square feet, built in 1979, Marie and Raymond Wong to Sofia
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Brown has 1,200 cameras Brown has more than 1,200 cameras inside and outside buildings across campus, a university spokesman told news outlets. But the auditorium where the students were shot is in an older building at the edge of campus and has few if any cameras, Rhode Island’s attorney general said. Stanford’s safety report did not say how many security cameras were on campus before the 290 were added in 2024, or indicate the cameras’ locations. Plans for the three new emergency towers on campus would be in addition to seven towers on the main campus at the time of the report. A user who pushes the red button on the blue tower is connected directly to an emergency dispatcher. The tower’s location is transmitted and a blue strobe light starts flashing at the top of the tower. Stanford can activate the emergency towers to emit a sound when there’s a campus emergency. Stanford also offers a free phone app to students, faculty and staff called SafeZone. Similar to the emergency towers, the app will share the user’s location and call 911 when the user reports an emergency on campus. Stanford’s annual safety report is also known as the Clery report because it’s required by a A security tower at Stanford. federal law known as the Jeanne Clery Act. Crime trends The report includes a section on crime statistics. In 2024, there were 46 sex offenses on campus, compared to 63 in 2023 and 59 in 2022. The 2024 sex
offenses included 27 rapes and 19 cases of fondling. Fifty-seven cases of stalking on campus were reported in 2024, about the same as the 55 cases in 2023. Twenty-six aggravated assaults were reported on campus in 2024, up from 18 in 2023. There were 181 on-campus motor vehicle thefts reported in 2024. In addition to cars and trucks, the category includes the theft of motorcycles, golf carts, e-bikes, and motor scooters. In 2023, 190 motor vehicle thefts were reported on campus, following 149 thefts in 2022. In 2024, there were 33 arrests for on-campus drug violations and 10 arrests for weapon possession. No murder or manslaughter cases were reported at Stanford in 2022, 2023 or 2024.
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Why KCBS retreated from controversy Just six days into President Donald Trump’s new administration, the San Francisco’s KCBS AM-FM reported that immigration agents were in the area — driving “unmarked vehicles including a black Dodge Durango, a gray Nissan Maxima and white Nissan truck.” The brief story quickly drew the ire of conservative influencers who attacked KCBS’ report as endangering agents’ lives, sparking a deluge of complaints from listeners and callers.
FCC investigation That was just the start of KCBS’ troubles. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, soon accused KCBS of failing to operate in the public interest and said he was opening an investigation. KCBS’ management took steps to mitigate the potential of drawing further attention from conservatives or the FCC. KCBS demoted well-liked anchor Bret Burkhart and dialed back on political programming. For months, reporters said they were dissuaded from pursuing political or controversial topics and instead encouraged to focus on human interest stories. When journalists were given permission to pursue politics or Trump administration policies, some of the staffers
chairman who served under President George H.W. Bush, said Carr was using “mobster” tactics. “What we’re seeing right now is new boundaries that are being set on the exercise of authority: punishing those that you don’t like and ensconcing those that you do,” Sikes said in an interview.
DOUG SOVERN during his last KCBS broadcast in San Francisco. AP photo.
said, the tone of the stories was heavily scrutinized. Doug Sovern, a veteran political journalist at the station, said he was sidelined after Carr announced his investigation. “‘Chilling effect’ does not begin to describe the neutering of our political coverage,” said Sovern, who retired in April. He said his retirement was not related to the controversy. FCC scrutiny has eased in recent months, and the station has been in-
creasingly willing to tackle more topics that might draw attention from the administration and conservative critics, the staffers said. In a statement, KCBS said it would not “comment on internal personnel matters.” “There has been no change in policy or editorial direction at KCBS,” the station added. The FCC did not respond to a request for comment. Al Sikes, a Republican former FCC
Digital competition The proliferation of digital content has hit the radio industry hard. Audacy recently survived Chapter 11 bankruptcy and had only been saved by a major investment from a firm owned by George Soros, a liberal donor. That investment was approved by the FCC under President Biden’s Democratic administration. Some conservatives, including Carr, had criticized the previous FCC leadership for failing to scrutinize the deal more closely. Bret Burkhart, who first read the report on the immigration action over the air, was demoted from his anchor position to a less prestigious reporting gig. After a few months, he left the station for a new job. Burkhart’s colleagues were perplexed that the station would discipline anyone for reporting on the raids, especially because the federal agents were not operating undercover and the information they based the report on came from several local politicians.
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8. d
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9. b
16. When a hearing in her corruption case ended at the Redwood City Courthouse on June 15, the judges were furious that former Sheriff Christina Corpus did the following: a. gave the finger to the audience in the room and yelled “suckers”; b. exited through the judge’s door and into a non-public hallway meant for judges and court employees; c. answered questions from reporters by barking like a dog; d. yelled to a friend, “I hope you booked those tickets to Hava-
17. How are Palo Alto’s police chief and San Mateo County’s new sheriff related? a. they’re brothers; b. cousins once-removed; c. they have the same ex-wife; d. just a wild coincidence that they would have the same last name, Binder.
police said they caught a home burglar because: a. during the heist, he found a bottle of wine and decided to drink it in the house; b. he called police before the burglary to confess; c. he fell through a skylight and crashed to the floor below; d. was using the bathroom when police arrived.
20. a
Camino Real in Palo Alto resulted in the following problem: a. longer lines at the Jack In The Box window; b. the bike lanes Caltrans added eliminated parking, pushing RVs to adjacent streets. People on those streets didn’t like the RV campers lingering in their neighborhoods or dumping sewage into their gutters. c. less room for crowds to watch parades; d. lower revenue for collision repair shops now that the potholes are gone.
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