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BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
The Sequoia Union High School District’s board voted unanimously last night to close a small magnet school in Menlo Park and move the students to Woodside High School.
TIDE Academy’s campus at 150 Jefferson Drive in east Menlo Park will close at the end of the school year. The students who currently attend TIDE Academy will continue their STEM-focused program when they relocate to Woodside High School.
TIDE Academy parents and students who filled the district office yesterday jeered at the vote, and some in the crowd declared
the five board members will face recalls over the vote.
For more than an hour, teachers, parents and students of the school pleaded with the board to keep TIDE, which has fewer than 200 students, open. Some said the board had already made up its mind before last night’s vote.
“The options before you this evening are all destruction. Targeting some of the most vulnerable communities who are at risk of losing the most,” parent Toni Ouradnik said.
The board had three options yesterday — to do nothing, layoff employees, phase out the TIDE’s closure over three years or close
[See SCHOOL, page 22]
Board votes to close school City loses SF airport fight Students will go to Woodside
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GUTHRIE WANTS PROOF: NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie sent a public message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper yesterday saying that her family is ready to talk but wants proof that she is alive. Guthrie said in a recorded video posted on social media that her family has heard media reports about a ransom letter for Nancy Guthrie, who authorities believe was taken from her home in Arizona against her will.
SOME ICE PULLED: President Donald Trump’s border czar says he is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to turn over arrested immigrants. Tom Homan says about 700 federal officers
[See THE UPDATE, page 4]
BY STEPHANIE LAM Daily Post Correspondent
San Francisco is moving forward with plans to expand SFO and claiming Palo Alto is “overcomplicating” the move by insisting no research is done on how the noise will impact residents.
During the San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ meeting Tuesday, Palo
Alto representatives said SFO did not properly analyze potential increases in noise and air pollution from the completed project, which calls for creating a new terminal at SFO with up to 13 passenger gates, parking and rental car facilities, and other updates by 2045.
But San Francisco Environmental Review Officer Lisa Gibson said the
finished expansion will not increase the number of aircraft flights, and therefore has zero impact on noise.
“I think they’re (Palo Alto) kind of grasping at something here and overcomplicating,” Gibson said.
The city submitted an appeal in December 2025 to have the expansion’s environmental report, which is [See SFO, page 22]
Supreme Court OKs Prop. 50 map
The Supreme Court yesterday allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a last-ditch plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration.
No justices dissented from the brief order denying the appeal without explanation, which is common on the court’s emergency docket.
The justices had previously allowed Texas’ Republican-friendly map to be used in 2026, despite a lower-court rul-
ing that it likely discriminates on the basis of race.
Conservative Justice Samuel Alito wrote in December that it appeared both states had adopted new maps for political advantage, which the high
[See MAP, page 22]
A TIDE ACADEMY STUDENT reacts to news of the school closing last night. Post photo by Adriana Hernandez.
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BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner has identified the Palo Alto High School student who was hit and killed by a Caltrain.
Summer Devi Mehta, 17, died on Tuesday morning — the fourth Palo Alto student to die on the tracks in the
METHA
last two years. Mehta was transgender and acted in plays for the Paly Theatre and the Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, according to her profile on the casting website Backstage.
The school district is
offering resources to grieving students, including specialized mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth — a nationwide hotline by The Trevor Project, and therapy from Adolescent Counseling Services in Redwood City.
“Our thoughts are with the student’s loved ones and with all members of our school community who may be
affected,” the school district said in a message to families. “During times like this, it is especially important that we support one another and ensure that students know they are not alone.”
If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, help is available.
Fatally struck jogger had been enjoying retirement
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer
A jogger who was hit and killed by a car in Palo Alto had been enjoying her life since retiring last year and leaves behind two daughters and a husband, according to an online fundraiser on GoFundMe for her family.
Carolyn Westgaard, 57, of Palo Alto, “was someone who brought light to the people around her — known for her great laugh, her kindness, and the way she always showed up for others,” her family friend Leya Ramey said for the fundraiser. Westgaard had a master’s degree from San Francisco State University and worked in HR at SRI International for 22 years until retiring in March 2025, according to her social media.
Westgaard had taken on dog sitting
and enjoyed DIY home projects, cooking and traveling, Ramey said.
Was excited to travel Westgaard was looking forward to her oldest daughter, Alix, graduating from optometry school this spring. Her daughter Quinn is getting married in the fall, and she had more exciting travel plans with her husband of over 30 years, Courtenay, the fundraiser said.
Westgaard’s fundraiser had brought
in $4,740 from 51 donors yesterday. The goal is $10,000 to create a memorial in her honor.
Westgaard was jogging by her house in the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood at 7:24 a.m. Friday morning when she was struck by a sedan turning left onto Saint Francis Drive from Oregon Avenue, police said.
The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with police, and the investigation is ongoing.
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NUCLEAR TALKS: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that Iran and the United States will hold nuclear talks in Oman’s capital, Muscat, tomorrow. His announcement yesterday came after hours of indications that plans for the talks might be faltering over changes in the format and content of the talks.
ATTEMPTED SHOOTER GETS LIFE: Ryan Routh, who was convicted of trying to assassinate President Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison.
WAPO LAYOFFS: The Washington Post has laid off one-third of its staff, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage. Staff members got emails with one of two subject lines — telling them their role was or was not eliminated.
PRINCE ANDREW MOVES: The former Prince Andrew has moved out of his longtime home on crownowned land near Windsor Castle earlier than expected, after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation of Jeffrey Epstein revived questions about his friendship with the convicted sex offender. He left the Royal Lodge in Windsor on Monday and now lives on the king’s Sandringham estate.
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Official questions city’s camera use
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily Post Staff Writer
East Palo Alto Councilman Carlos Romero wants the council to reconsider the city’s contract with Flock’s automated license plate readers, after Mountain View turned off its cameras due to federal agencies accessing its data.
Modification request to an approved Design Review (18-D-0152) and Use Permit (18UP-01) for property located at 4846 & 4856 El Camino Real. The modification request is to change the existing below market rate unit mix from six (6) very low-income rental units to ownership condominium units, while retaining three (3) moderate income and one (1) low-income ownership units. The project has already been approved, and consideration of this item is limited to the requested modification for the below market rate unit mix. The project site is located on the south side of El Camino Real between Los Altos Square and Jordan Avenue. The proposed project modification request is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines since there would be no possibility of a significant effect on the environment.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Los Altos, California, will hold a public hearing on February 24, 2026 to review the modification request detailed above. The City Council meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter. Members of the public can access the Council Meeting via the link provided on the published agendas. The agendas may be found at this website at least 72 hours prior to each meeting date: https://www.losaltosca.gov/642/Agendas-and-Minutes
REVIEW OF INFORMATION: The staff reports and other supporting documents regarding this project are available for public review on the City’s website at wwww. losaltosca.gov or at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Fridays. Copies of the project modification being considered for adoption are on file with the City Clerk and are open to public inspection. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (650)-941-2620 if you would like to schedule an appointment to review this document.
Response to this Notice may be made verbally at the Public Hearings and/or in writing before the hearings. Written comments may be made to the City Council by email or letter (for mail or hand delivery) to:
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Any challenge of the proposed project in court may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearings described in this Notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior, to the public hearing. An opportunity will be given at said hearings for all interested persons to be heard. Questions regarding this may be directed as follows:
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East Palo Alto’s council extended its contract with Flock in December, with Council members Martha Barragan, Mark Dinan, and Webster Lincoln voting yes and Councilmen Romero and Ruben Abrica voting no.
Renewed concerns
Residents spoke up against the contract because they were worried ICE would access the cameras. The news out of Mountain View has reignited resident’s concerns.
“As the community mentioned before, we cannot trust Flock, but we have now renewed our contact and allowed even more cameras to be constructed. You dismissed our concerns and now they are real,” resident Filiberto Zaragoza said during public comment in Tuesday’s meeting. Data was accessed by other agencies “under the nose of Mountain View PD,” he said.
Mountain View’s Flock camera was accessed by the Bureau of Alcohol, To-
bacco, Firearms and Explosives, the inspector general’s office of the U.S. General Services Administration, the Air Force and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the city announced on Friday. Mountain View Police Chief Mike Canfield shutoff the cameras on Monday ahead of Mountain View council’s vote on Feb. 24, after expressing his lack of confidence in Flock.
How the cameras work
Flock cameras take hundreds of pictures of license plates every minute. The location of those license plates is put into a database, and a computer can use the data to determine where a person has been driving.
Romero said the city should make sure it is not providing more information to ICE, an “out-of-control agency” that is rounding up people and violating civil rights.
“It is not if, but it is when ICE and perhaps border protection come to the Bay Area,” Romero said.
In December, Police Chief Jeff Liu said the federal government had not accessed the city’s data, and it had only been shared with California agencies. Romero’s request will be considered by the agenda-setting committee, which is composed of the mayor and vice mayor.
Woman in chase gets deal
A woman who stole an idling box truck and slammed it into two carsbefore leading sheriff’s deputies on a rainy chase through San Carlos before being arrested, took a plea deal yesterday, a prosecutor said.
Salina Mares, 44, of Vallejo, pleaded no contest to two felonies — felony evading and auto theft — and was sentenced to two years in prison. However, since Mares has been in jail since her
March 21, 2023, arrest, she has served her time and will be released, said Chief Deputy District Attorney ShinMee Chang.
The owner of County Restaurant Supply on Old County Road in San Carlos went into his business briefly, leaving his company's truck idling on the morning of March 21, 2023, when Mares saw the truck, jumped in and drove off, according to the DA’s office.
Woman kicked in robbery attempt
BY STEPHANIE LAM Daily Post Correspondent
Police are looking for a man involved in an attempted robbery that occurred near Fairmeadow Elementary School.
The incident happened around 8:25 a.m. on Tuesday, when officers received a call of a robbery that had occurred about 10 minutes earlier on the 700 block of East Meadow Drive, which is less than half a mile away from the school.
Attack, money demand
A woman in her forties was walking when she heard footsteps coming from behind her. She was then forced to the ground by a man, who kicked her several times and demanded money, according to police.
The woman told him she did not have any money and yelled for help, officers said. The man fled on foot eastbound on East Meadow Drive. The woman returned home before calling the police.
She complained of pain and bruising from being kicked and sought medical treatment on her own, police say. Officers responded to the area and were told the suspect had run away before they arrived.
In a school-wide email yesterday, Principal Trebor Winslow said a Fairmeadow parent had experienced an unpleasant incident with an unfamiliar person after morning drop off. Winslow said the incident serves as an important reminder for people to remain aware of their surroundings and to support one another as a community.
Tips sought
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call the 24-hour dispatch center at (650) 329-2413. Anonymous tips can be sent via text message or voice mail to (650) 383-8984, or submitted using the “TipNow-Palo Alto” app, which is available via the App Store or Google Play.
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He said the French onion soup now uses a double beef stock for a richer flavor, while the new bistro burger features a dry-aged patty from San Rafael’s Flannery Beef complemented by caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese and tomato. The beef Bourguignon is now made with Wagyu beef cheeks, while the NY Strip steak is a 28-day dry-aged 10-ounce. The mouth-watering duck confit is courtesy of Liberty Duck in Sonoma. While the main menu will be consistent across Left Bank’s three locations, he looks forward to each
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Witt says late winter citrus is perfect for salad right now, and when spring hits he expects new green garlic and fava beans to make appearances in dishes. “Keep the seasonal flow going,” he said. “We look forward to connecting with more farmers markets and local purveyors.”
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CITY OF LOS ALTOS PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Zoning Administrator of the City of Los Altos will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project:
1. SC25-0008 – Michelle Grooms and James March –90 Marvin Avenue
1. Request for Design Review to construct a new 4,709 square-foot, one-story home with an overall height exceeding 20 feet. The project site is located on the south side of Marvin Avenue between Pepper Drive and Eleanor Avenue. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Project Planner: Liu
The Zoning Administrator public hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM in person at the Community Meeting Chambers, Los Altos City Hall, 1 North San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA and via a webinar. Please go to the following link: https://ca-losaltos.civicplus.com/527/Zoning-Administrator
NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Los Altos will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project:
2. DR25-0062 and V25-0001 – Brooke McCue – 1276 Montclaire Way
Request for Design Review to construct a new 3,469 square foot, single-story home, and a Variance to allow a 13’ front setback in lieu of the required 25’ front setback, 5’4.5” and 5’-5.5” side setbacks in lieu of the required 15’ side setbacks, and 28 percent front yard landscape area in lieu of the required 50 percent front yard landscape area. The project is located on the north side of Montclaire Way between Granger Avenue and Eva Avenue. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Project Planner: Whitehill
New pill may rival cholesterol shots
A new kind of pill sharply reduced artery-clogging cholesterol in people who remain at high risk of heart attacks despite taking statins, researchers reported yesterday.
It’s still experimental, but the pill helps rid the body of cholesterol in a way that today can be done only with injected medicines. If approved by the Food and Drug Administration, the pill, named enlicitide, could offer an easier-to-use option for millions of people.
Statins block some of the liver’s production of cholesterol and are the cornerstone of treatment. But even taking the highest doses, many people need additional help lowering their LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol enough to meet medical guidelines.
Study results
In a major study, more than 2,900 high-risk patients were randomly assigned to add a daily enlicitide pill or a dummy drug to their standard treatment. The enlicitide users saw their LDL cholesterol drop by as much as 60% over six months, researchers reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.
There are other pills that patients can add to their statins “but none come close to the degree of LDL cholesterol lowering that we see with enlicitide,”
said study lead author Dr. Ann Marie Navar, a cardiologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
That benefit dropped only slightly over a year, and there was no safety difference between those taking the pill or placebo, researchers found. One caveat: The pill must be taken on an empty stomach.
LDL risks
Heart disease is the nation’s leading cause of death and high LDL cholesterol, which causes plaque to build up in arteries, is a top risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. While an LDL level of 100 is considered fine for healthy people, doctors recommend lowering it to at least 70 once people develop high cholesterol or heart disease — and even lower for those at very high risk.
Statin pills like Lipitor and Crestor, or their cheap generic equivalents, are highly effective at lowering LDL. For additional help, some powerful injected drugs work differently, blocking a liver protein named PCSK9 that limits the body’s ability to clear cholesterol from blood. Yet only a small fraction of people who could benefit from PCSK9 inhibitors use them.
The FDA has added enlicitide to a program promising ultra-fast reviews.
The Planning Commission public hearing will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 starting at 6:00 PM in person at the Community Meeting Chambers, Los Altos City Hall, 1 North San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA and via conference call. Please go to the following link: https://ca-losaltos.civicplus.com/524/Planning-Commission
Questions can be answered by calling the Development Services Department at (650) 947-2750 or sent via email to planning@losaltosca.gov.
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PALO ALTO
1033 Amarillo Ave., 94303, 7 bedrooms, 3276 square feet, built in 1947, Apic Amarillo Ave. LLC to Trong Vo for $3,220,000, closed Jan. 7 (last sale: $5,000,000, 04-22-21)
528 Lincoln Ave., 94301, 2 bedrooms, 1179 square feet, built in 1932, Baosheng Cai to 528 Lincoln LLC for $6,000,000, closed Jan. 7 (last sale: $3,300,000, 08-11-25)
1480 Bryant St., 94301, 5 bedrooms, 5149 square feet, built in 2025 , Fab Mos LLC to Can Selcik for $11,300,000, closed Jan. 6 (last sale: $4,000,000, 02-01-22)
MENLO PARK
610 Kenwood Drive, 94025, 2 bedrooms, 1050 square feet, built in 1945, Bergmann-Gaiani Family Trust to Rebecca and Zachary Zaharoff for $2,550,000, closed Dec. 22 (last sale: $765,000, 06-10-03)
1941 Perry Ave., 94025, 3 bedrooms, 1620 square feet, built in 1964, Chen Living Trust to Ardico LLC for $2,650,000, closed Dec. 26 (last sale: $325,000, 10-01-87)
MOUNTAIN VIEW
2012 Montecito Ave., 94043, 3 bedrooms, 1703 square feet, built in 2020,
Ylyun Yao to Sharon Lu for $1,840,000, closed Jan. 5 (last sale: $1,742,000, 0901-20)
500 West Middlefield Road #8, 94043, 1 bedroom, 720 square feet, built in 1971, Lee Family Trust to Feng and Chyiwoei Chu for $530,000, closed Jan. 8
ATHERTON
3421 El Camino Real #11e, 94027, 3 bedrooms, 2072 square feet, built in 1991, Khoa Dao to Dilpreet and Harnoor Jolly for $1,400,000, closed Dec. 26 (last sale: $1,148,000, 08-31-20)
90 Broadacres Road, 94027, 6 bedrooms, 7400 square feet, built in 1993, Danhong Chen to 90 Broadacres LLC for $10,500,000, closed Dec. 23 (last sale: $5,800,000, 11-12-13)
LOS ALTOS HILLS
11637 Rebecca Lane, 94024, 5 bedrooms, 3095 square feet, built in 1980, Mahajan Trust to Nitant and Niyati Parameswaran for $5,350,000, closed Jan. 5 12272 Windsor Court, 94022, 3 bedrooms, 2500 square feet, built in 1962, Jarvis Trust to Lei Zheng for $4,390,000, closed Jan. 9 (last sale: $1,959,500, 0310-21)
WOODSIDE
170 Hardwick Road, 94062, 3 bedrooms, 2430 square feet, built in 1953,
Trus and L Spouses to Tobin Family Trust for $4,262,500, closed Dec. 23
120 Miramontes Road, 94062, 2 bedrooms, 1420 square feet, built in 1920, Milagros Valleser to Alvarez Living Trust for $4,000,000, closed Dec. 22
REDWOOD CITY
60 Columbia Ave., 94063, 2 bedrooms, 870 square feet, built in 1939, Darcy Ratner to Andrea and Sean Summers for $1,381,500, closed Dec. 22 (last sale: $1,075,000, 01-09-19)
1271 Fernside St., 94061, 3 bedrooms, 980 square feet, built in 1951, Holm Family Trust to Gregory Ratto for $1,633,000, closed Dec. 26
723 Canyon Road, 94062, 4 bedrooms, 1810 square feet, built in 1957, Shawn Whitfield to Elisa and Xavier Gaeta for $2,120,000, closed Dec. 23 (last sale: $1,180,000, 05-06-14)
SAN CARLOS
1033 Hewitt Drive, 94070, 3 bedrooms, 1950 square feet, built in 1961, Findlay Trust to Zheng and Liang Du for $3,250,000, closed Dec. 26
615 Wellington Drive, 94070, 3 bedrooms, 2100 square feet, built in 1953, Fuentes Living Trust to Qiaochu and Dan Luo for $2,300,000, closed Dec. 22 (last sale: $350,000, 03-01-91)
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Approximately 1,050 square feet
Hardwood floors, gas-log fireplace, crown moldings, and recessed lights
• Sliding glass doors to a patio
• Remodeled kitchen with honed quartzite and counter seating
• Spacious primary suite with remodeled bath
• Large office/den doubles as a guest room
Washer/dryer, underground parking, and large storage closet
HOA fees $1,068 per month
Amenities include community room with continental breakfast, gym, community garden, central pool and spa
John sold this home for $2,873 per square foot versus the 2024 average of $1,623 across Los Altos Hills sales with other listing agents.
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PALO ALTO
JAN. 9
4:42 a.m. — Burglary, 4100 block of Park Blvd.
JAN. 17
12:45 p.m. — Corey Alexander Stevens, 32, transient, arrested for threats, 700 block of El Camino.
JAN. 21
5:36 p.m. — Rodrick Maurice McGee Jr., 23, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 400 block of Bryant St.
5:51 p.m. — Rocky Vieira, 31, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 400 block of Bryant St.
JAN. 22
8:19 p.m. — Auto burglary, 400 block of Bryant St.
JAN. 23
3:19 p.m. — Adan Gonzalez Rodriguez, 38, transient, arrested for creating a public nuisance, 4200 block of Alma St.
9:25 p.m. — Vehicle accident causes injuries, Alma St. and Lowell Ave.
JAN. 24
10 p.m. — Burglary, 800 block of Seale Ave.
JAN. 28
9:23 a.m. — Auto burglary, 3200 block of Alma St.
10:26 a.m. — Grand theft, 4100 block of El Camino.
JAN. 29
8:05 a.m. — Vehicle accident involving a cyclist, 3800 block of Park Blvd.
12:50 p.m. — Parts and/or accessories stolen from a vehicle, 4000 block of Park Blvd.
FRIDAY
7:24 a.m. — Vehicle hits a jogger,
St. Francis Drive and Oregon Ave. The woman is taken to a hospital. On Sunday, she dies of her injuries.
9:19 a.m. — Vehicle accident involving a pedestrian, San Antonio and Middlefield roads.
11:04 a.m. — Petty theft, 500 block of Forest Ave.
7:45 p.m. — Auto burglary, 400 block of Kipling St.
8:41 p.m. — Burglary, 2900 block of South Court.
MENLO PARK
SUNDAY
1:09 a.m. — Beder Sanchez Sanchez, 25, of East Palo Alto, arrested for DUI, Ringwood Ave. and Parkwood Drive. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
MONDAY
3:03 p.m. — Vandalism, Gloria Circle.
7:15 p.m. — Vandalism and violation of a court order, 1900 block of Euclid Ave.
10:28 p.m. — Damien Jennings, 29, transient, cited for narcotics possession and on a warrant, Merrill St. and Santa Cruz Ave.
STANFORD
JAN. 26
2:46 a.m. — Stonie Jay Vasquez, 51, of San Carlos, arrested for illegal lodging and theft of someone else’s lost property at Lathrop Library, 518 Memorial Way.
5:03 p.m. — Bicycle stolen, 300 block of Via Pueblo Mall.
9:10 p.m. — Electric bike stolen, 300 block of Arguello Way.
10:40 a.m. — Bicycle stolen, 600 block of Escondido Road.
8:32 p.m. — Ayegba Meliga, 51, of Milpitas, arrested for display of false vehicle registration, Palm and Campus drives.
MOUNTAIN VIEW
JAN. 23
2:24 a.m. — Edmund O’Neill, 46, transient, arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license, possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia and on a warrant, Central Expressway and Rengstorff Ave.
2:37 a.m. — Randy Pittman, 44, of Mountain View, arrested for burglary, identity theft, false impersonation, possession of a fake driver’s license, making false statements to police and probation violation, 819 N. Rengstorff Ave.
6:43 a.m. — Battery, 100 block of N. Whisman Road.
9:36 a.m. — Theft at Walmart, 600 Showers Drive.
9:44 a.m. — Grand theft, 2200 block of California St.
9:59 a.m. — Grand theft, 200 block of Del Medio Ave.
10:01 a.m. — Grand theft, 600 block of Rainbow Drive.
1:54 p.m. — Vehicle stolen, 2000 block of W. El Camino.
2:46 p.m. — Grand theft at LensCrafters, 1898 W. El Camino.
5:17 p.m. — Vanessa Holland, 43, transient, arrested for public drunkenness, 500 block of Escuela Ave.
12:38 a.m. — Cesar Nunez Pulido, 32, of Mountain View, arrested on a warrant, 500 block of Escuela Ave.
2:25 a.m. — Jose Perez Garcia, 41, of Sunnyvale, cited for public drunkenness, Shoreline Blvd. and Terra Bella Ave.
4:02 a.m. — Maurice Ellis, 35, of San Francisco, cited on a warrant, 200 block of E. Middlefield Road.
7:14 a.m. — Giovani Garcia, 42, transient, arrested on a warrant, 1900 block of El Camino.
6:41 a.m. — Auto burglary, 500 block of Walker Drive.
9:48 a.m. — Vandalism, 2200 block of Latham St.
11:56 a.m. — Burglary at an apartment complex, 2400 block of W. El Camino.
5:11 p.m. — Home burglary, 400 block of W. Evelyn Ave.
8:59 p.m. — Nelson Gonzalez Campos, 28, of Mountain View, arrested for DUI, Montecito Ave. and Shoreline Blvd.
9:47 p.m. — Battery, Rengstorff Park.
ATHERTON
MONDAY
5:48 p.m. — Electric bike stolen, Middlefield Road.
TUESDAY
6:59 p.m. — Home ransacked by burglars, Irving Ave.
NORTH FAIR OAKS
JAN. 28
Time not given — Vehicle stolen, 400 block of Fifth Ave.
FRIDAY
11:32 p.m. — Leonardo Martin Alvarez Salgado, 20, of unincorporated San Mateo County, arrested for prowling, battery against police and obstructing police, 800 block of Marsh Road.
SATURDAY
8:01 a.m. — Rene Ceron Calzada, 32, of Redwood City, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, MacArthur Ave. and Middlefield Road. 10:47 a.m. — License plate stolen from a vehicle, Warrington Ave. and Bay Road.
REDWOOD CITY
JAN. 27
Time not given — Mail stolen from a mailbox, 300 block of Beresford Ave. JAN. 29
11:44 p.m. — Marco Antonio Salvador Castillo, 40, of South San Francisco, arrested for possession of
meth and giving a false name to police, Shasta and Buckeye streets. Arrest made by San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies.
FRIDAY
1:06 p.m. — Jessica Mota Mota Angulo, 32, of Redwood City, arrested for domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon and child endangerment, 1400 block of Gordon St.
1:24 p.m. — Mailbox broken into and mail stolen, Topaz St.
6:14 p.m. — Man reported to be yelling and brandishing a knife threateningly, Bradford St.
8:31 p.m. — Nathan Andrew Varley, 43, of Redwood City, arrested for violation of a court order and probation violation, 300 block of D St.
9:19 p.m. — Auto burglary, Whipple Ave.
10:04 p.m. — Auto burglary, Veterans Blvd.
SATURDAY
12:29 a.m. — Tirzo Banuelos, 51, of Redwood City, arrested on a warrant, Woodside Road and Spring St.
1:30 a.m. — Gladys Yanira Gomez Gomez, 31, of Union City, arrested for driving on the wrong side of the roadway, Woodside Road and Spring St.
5:11 a.m. — Man says a woman he met over the internet came to his house and asked for money, and after he gave some to her, she is now demanding more, Hoover St.
11:05 a.m. — Julio Cesar Baltazar Carrillo, 43, of Redwood City, arrested on a warrant, 800 block of Brewster Ave.
WOODSIDE
JAN. 29
9:43 a.m. — Anaseini Salai Pasiko
Tukumoeatu, 32, of unincorporated San Mateo County, cited on a warrant, 200 block of Whiskey Hill Road.
11:21 a.m. — Two brothers get into a fight and one allegedly swings a baseball bat and hits the other’s wrist, bruising the victim’s wrist and breaking his watch, 200 block of Whiskey Hill Road. Barnaby Levin, 69, of Woodside, arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.
SAN CARLOS
FRIDAY
4 p.m. — Rick Lawrence Giron, 59, of San Carlos, cited for driving with a suspended or revoked license, 500 block of Old County Road.
5:58 p.m. — Lucrecia Lorena Santos, 42, arrested for trespassing and violation of a court order, E. San Carlos and McCue avenues.
SATURDAY
7:08 a.m. — Woman reported to be throwing items in a store at employees, 1400 block of El Camino. While officers try to detain the suspect, she allegedly digs her nails into sheriff’s deputies’ arms and spits at one deputy. Merchandise worth $481 is reported damaged. Naimah Canty, 49, of Long Beach, arrested for vandalism, assault, battery against police and obstructing police.
5:40 p.m. — Man steals items from Safeway, 1100 El Camino. Victor Jonathan Hrabe, 43, arrested for shoplifting and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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CHILDREN AGES 4-6 ARE INVITED to join Menlo-Atherton Little League’s spring baseball. The Little League is a welcoming place for all skill and experience levels, and a great opportunity to make lifelong friends in your local community. Registration closes this Sunday, Feb. 8. For more details and to register, please visit mabaseball.org
3– Foundation and the Menlo Park Fire Protection District for their 1st Annual Crab Cioppino Feed. The event will feature a canine demonstration, a meet-andgreet with handlers, and photo opportunities with their K9 teams. Guests can also enjoy live music throughout the night and an opportunity to connect with the community in support of those who serve during challenging times. Saturday, Feb. 28, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Menlo Park Fire Protection District | CA-TF3 Warehouse, 2470 Pulgas Avenue, East Palo Alto.
CELEBRATE HEART MONTH AS DONNA MARIE BALDWIN HOSTS
Erica Lyons on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. for a Hands-Only CPR Class. Join them for an informative session on how to perform hands-only/ compression-only CPR, choking relief and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) usage. Erica is a CPR Instructor at Stanford Children’s Health, dedicated to teaching life-saving skills to individuals of all ages. Register at DonnaMarieBaldwin.com/ Events. *This class does not offer CPR certification. Compass | DRE #00560346
EXPERIENCE THREE MASTERPIECES IN ONE UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCE. “The Enigmatic Voice” showcases orchestral storytelling
at its finest: Handel’s “Zadok the Priest” delivers coronation splendor and divine triumph, Vaughan Williams’s “Dona Nobis Pacem” offers a stirring 1936 plea for peace that resonates powerfully today, and Elgar’s “Enigma Variations” weaves mysterious musical portraits of his closest friends. From majesty to mystery, this is a performance not to be missed. Symphony San Jose | March 7 & 8, 2026 | California Theatre
A LONGTIME PALO ALTO FAVORITE, Darbar Indian Cuisine has been serving up delicious Indian food since 1995. They serve a generous lunch buffet from 11:00am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday. Choose among two dozen delicious dishes, which include four vegetarian and four meat entrees. The wide variety make Darbar the perfect place for repeat visits.
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SUNDANCE THE STEAKHOUSE OFFERS DELICIOUS DINNERS AND FRIENDLY PEOPLE LIKE GALEN AND FINN. They’ll make sure your visit to this legendary steakhouse will be one to remember. A romantic atmospher and yet kid friendly. Prime rib, lobster, New York steaks and a variety of fresh seafood. The historic lounge is always good for a sip of wine with an appetizer or a shot and beer like the tough guys do. Sundance has been in business for over 50 years so check the website and give Galen or Finn a call at (650) 321-6798 for a lunch or dinner reservation. Visit 1921 El Camino Real in Palo Alto and see why Sundance The Steakhouse is such a special place.
BOWMAN SCHOOL PROVIDES MONTESSORI EXCELLENCE for students from 12 weeks to 12th grade. Bowman is a community of children, parents, faculty, administrators, board members, and friends collaborating to create an environment that fosters a love of learning and educates the whole child, ultimately cultivating lifelong learners. The Bowman program exemplifies the principles of Montessori education in action for your child. At Bowman, self-directed and individualized learning constitutes the core of the educational experience. Based on extensive educational research, they firmly believe that children can and must learn to accept responsibility, develop independence, and make decisions that facilitate their own learning.
Working individually with their teachers, all Bowman students assist in planning their daily and weekly goals. They supplement their core academic curriculum with materials and topics of their own interest. For more information, please visit Bowman School’s website at www.bowmanschool.org or contact them at (650) 813-9131.
FARM FRESH IS BEST, AND that’s what you can expect to find at DeMartini Orchard at 66 N. San Antonio Road in Los Altos. Owner Craig Kozy and his great staff offer only the best quality produce daily, so be sure to check them out. You’ll be glad you did!
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court has previously ruled cannot be a basis for a federal lawsuit.
Argument against the map
Republicans, joined by the Trump administration, claimed the California map improperly relied on race as well. But a lower court disagreed by a 2-1 vote. The Justice Department and White House did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
The justices’ unsigned order keeps in place districts that are designed to flip up to five seats now held by Republicans, part of a tit-for-tat nationwide redistricting battle spurred by President Donald Trump, with control of Congress on the line in midterm elections.
How it started
Last year, at Trump’s behest, Texas Republicans redid the state’s congressional districts with an eye on gaining five seats.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat who is eyeing a 2028 presidential run, pledged to respond in kind, though he had to win over voters, not just lawmakers, to do so, leading to Prop. 50 in a special election last year.
Newsom celebrated the court’s decision, saying on social media that Trump had “started this redistricting war” and would end up losing out in the November midterms, when control of Congress is at stake.
California’s attorney general, Democrat Rob Bonta, said the decision was “good news not only for Californians, but for our democracy.”
GOP will keep fighting
The state Republican Party, which brought the case, vowed to keep fighting against the map’s use in future elections.
“We will continue to vigorously argue for Equal Protection under the law for all of California’s voters,” Michael Columbo, counsel for the plaintiffs, said in a statement.
One longtime party strategist, Jon Fleishman, a
former executive director of the California Republican Party, said in a post on X that the decision means “this year’s elections will take place on the new lines shrinking the already very small Republican delegation from California.”
Filing for congressional primaries in California begins on Monday.
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required by the state and outlines a project’s environmental impact, reexamined.
Rick Jarvis, an attorney who represented the City of Palo Alto at the Tuesday hearing, said the report doesn’t address noise-related concerns.
“There is zero discussion anywhere of future noise impact from airport flights in 2045,” he said.
Report OK’d anyway
But Supervisors unanimously decided to approve the report after Gibson and other members of San Francisco’s planning department insisted its is within state guidelines and the plan will not induce traffic or change flight paths.
Resident Jennifer Landerson said she’s noticed a lot of people who are impacted by airport noise, from the elderly to youths. Landerson is a member of Sky Posse Palo Alto, a group which focuses on addressing airplane noise.
Landerson said she is “saddened” that SFO management did not meet with Palo Alto about the noise concerns and hopes the city will review the report again.
Unconvinced by Palo Alto
Supervisor Myrna Melgar, however, said she was unconvinced by Palo Alto’s assertions that the report needs to be redone.
“I actually don’t see a reason to reverse the final environmental impact report certification,” she said. “I am not convinced that this is an argument that would cause me to vote for it.”
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on June 30, 2026, according to Superintendent Crystal Leach.
Parent Lara Sandora said the board’s actions made it clear they didn’t intend to save the school but viewed the students as numbers. “None of the options presented reflects an ongoing commitment to this program. We are being devalued,” Sandora said. Teachers are already pursuing other jobs and students are applying to private schools, Sandora said. If TIDE did not close, it would result in teacher layoffs, and acting now prevents that, Leach said. The board still has to decide what to do with TIDE’s teachers.
Trustee says she understands
Board President Amy Koo said the recent conversations have affected her emotionally because one of her children’s schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shored School District could close.
“I really understand the pain that you are all going through. I’m gonna go through this myself next week,” Koo said, crying.
Trustee Maria Elena Cruz said she was thinking about all the students who attend the district, not only TIDE, when she voted for the closure.
Trustee Sathvik Nori said he didn’t want to support closing TIDE, but when he heard the trade-off, he saw the closure as the best option.
Concerns about Woodside
Parents and students have expressed worry that since many TIDE students have an individualized education programs, also known as an IEP or a 504 plan, would be bullied in a larger school.
Nori and Koo asked Woodside Principal Karen Van Putten questions on how TIDE students could be accommodated. Koo said many parents are worried their children with IEP or 504 plans would be bullied in a larger school.
Van Putten was received with boos from parents. Van Putten said her office would work very closely
with TIDE teachers for the smoothest transition. But certain questions, however, couldn’t be answered yet, she said.
Administrative Vice Principal Amy Hanson said that counselors would work with students who have an IEP or 504 plan. Students will have access to a “robust” wellness center, a warm and inviting space for students with anxiety, Hanson said. Even if students don’t have a plan, counselors will find ways to accommodate their needs if they feel overwhelmed, she said.
Spending more per student
The district chose to close TIDE because the school spends more per student there than at other campuses. TIDE spends $39,169 per student compared to
$17,239 at Carlmont or $23,153 at Woodside. Most of TIDE’s expenses are driven by the number of employees, according to Leach.
The district has also considered eliminating administrative positions, reducing the number of employees at the district office and not having all of the campus’s pools open, according to Leach. This year, TIDE is expected to cost $8.5 million dollars, Leach said.
Olga Yushina said parents would have fundraised $8 million, but the board didn’t want to work with them. The district is looking to make more profit from the building because of its location, Yushinasaid.
Leach said enrollment is declining in the district, making it harder to pay teachers and schools to create revenue.
Between 2015 and 2025, Carlmont, Menlo-Ather-
ton, Sequoia and Woodside High Schools have seen a decrease of 568 students in total, Leach said. This year, the district’s total enrollment is 8,072 students. By the 2029-30 school year, it’s projected to have 7,864. In 2032-33, 7,510 students are projected, according to Leach.
Opened to relieve enrollment
TIDE opened in August 2019 to help relieve excess enrollment at M-A and the district used a nearby site it purchased in 2014 for $9.33 million and built for roughly $50 million.
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.
Boulders under old bridge to stay long term
BY BRADEN CARTWRIGHT Daily Post Staff Writer
Boulders that were dumped into the San Francisquito Creek to support a bridge will be left there when Caltrain does a permanent stabilization this summer, according to Caltrain officials.
“This is really about addressing the severe erosion issues that we have experienced,” Program Director Sherry Bullock told a Caltrain committee on Dec. 17.
The soil underneath the bridge between Palo Alto and Menlo Park washed away on New Year’s Eve in 2022, leaving exposed roots and a nearly vertical slope.
Needs to be stabilized
Caltrain planned to stabilize the 124-year-old
bridge using soil, fabric, boulders and plants to make the slope less steep and more secure.
But Caltrain didn’t get its permits in time, so the agency went with an emergency plan before the next storm.
One crew dumped boulders from a truck, while another crew used a bulldozer to stack the rocks underneath the bridge over the course of three days in November 2023.
After the winter, Caltrain said the bridge was secure and left the boulders in for two more years to work on a design and reapply for permits.
Cost has doubled
In that time, the cost of the project has gone from $6.5 million to $17.4 million.
The cities of Palo Alto and Menlo Park are pitch-
ing in just over $1 million each, and Caltrain’s main funding source is from a sales tax passed in 2020.
Palo Alto Councilman Pat Burt said he was shocked by the cost, but he’s confident that the bank reinforcement was evaluated thoroughly.
“I’m still scratching my head on it, but I accept it,” Burt told Caltrain’s Technology, Operations, Planning, and Safety Committee.
Along 130 feet of the north bank, crews will put in another row of boulders and plants, dirt and soil wrapped in fabric.
At the base of the south bank, a new row of boulders will protect a concrete retaining wall from rushing water.
Caltrain will also plant native plants, install temporary irrigation and replace the end of a storm drain pipe from Menlo Park, Bullock said.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 11.10 of the City of Los Altos Municipal Code, the City Council passed a resolution declaring that all weeds growing upon any private Altos Municipal Code constitute a public nuisance, which nuisance must be abated by the destruction or removal thereof.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that property owners shall without delay, remove all such weeds from their property and the abutting half of the street in front and alleys, if any, behind such property and between the lot lines thereof as extended, or such weeds will be destroyed or removed and such nuisance abated by the County Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency, in which case the cost of such destruction or removal will, including but not limited to administration costs, be assessed upon the lots and lands from which, or from the front or rear of which, such weeds shall have been destroyed or removed and such cost will constitute a lien upon such lots or lands until paid and will be collected upon the next tax roll upon which general municipal taxes are collected. All property owners having any objections to the proposed destruction or removal of
Chambers of City Hall, located at 1 North San Antonio Rd., Los Altos, California, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter as the matter can be heard, when their objections will be heard and given due consideration.
Members of the public can access the Council Meeting via the link provided on the published agendas. The agendas may be found at this website at least 72 hours prior to each meeting date: https://www.losaltosca.gov/642/Agendas-and-Minutes
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Melissa Thurman, MMC City Clerk
Super Bowl week action heating up
Tomorrow will be one of the busiest nights of the region’s celebrity-driven Super Bowl week of events, and you really can’t go wrong. Across San Francisco, multiple large-scale concerts and fan-facing experiences run at the same time.
Make your choices early.
From Shaq to Post Malone
At the Cow Palace, Shaq’s Fun House returns as a carnival-style nightlife event hosted by Shaquille O’Neal, who performs as DJ Diesel alongside a rotating lineup of DJs. The event is a ticketed experience with immersive activations ranging from an all-inclusive general admission for $249.99 to a shared VIP table ticket, which starts at $1,550.
The NFL’s fifth annual A Night of Pride with GLAAD takes place tomorrow, celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility in sports. Hosted by NFL Network’s Kimmi Chex, the invite-only event features performances by Young Miko, Durand Bernarr and Ruby Ibarra alongside league executives.
Uber One will hold a members-only event featuring a performance by Olivia Dean and Shaboozey at Pier 48. Members of Uber One — who are 21 and up — will receive an invite to claim a ticket to attend the show.
Bud Light hosts a free, 21-and-over concert experience with Post Malone at Fort Mason Center, with access granted through a sweepstakes model.
More big music events
Music continues across the Bay Area. Kehlani headlines a ticketed pre-Super Bowl block party at San Jose City Hall, one of the closest major concerts to Levi’s Stadium. At the Chase Center, EA Sports’ Madden Bowl combines football and music with performances from Luke Combs and LaRussell, athlete appearances and a livestreamed blue carpet, hosted by New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston and sports commentator Kay Adams.
Twitch streamer Sketch will also host a livestream featuring athletes playing each other on “Madden NFL 26.”
The Palace of Fine Arts hosts Sting as the opening night of On Location’s Super Bowl Studio 60.
Pier 80 Warehouse doubles down on EDM with a joint performance from Calvin Harris and Diplo, anchoring one of the largest shows of the night.
Green Day, who will open the 60th Super Bowl with an anniversary ceremony celebrating generations of MVPs, will hit the stage along with Counting Crows at the FanDuel and Spotify party at Pier 29.
