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CONFRONTATION
NATION PAGE 6
LEVIS ERA
KICKS OFF
SPORTS PAGE 11
TMNT REMAIN NO.
1 AT BOX OFFICE
DATEBOOK PAGE 17
POLICE USE TEAR GAS TO CLEAR STREETS OF
FERGUSON
By Michelle Durand
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
County voters might be faced
with a new parcel tax or property-
related fee in the future to help fund
the rising costs of eliminating pol-
luted stormwater from running into
the Bay.
An actual ballot measure is still at
least a year away if not longer and
rst requires enabling legislation by
the state. However, the City/County
Association of Governments of San
Mateo County took preliminary
steps by surveying residents about if
theyd be willing to approve a new
fee or tax and, if so, how much
theyd be willing to pony up.
On Thursday, C/CAG formally
accepted the feasibility study which,
going forward, will help it decide
whether to pursue the idea. Based
on 22,000 written surveys and 800
by phone, the consultants recom-
mend a property-related annual fee
somewhere between $24 and $30.
Such a fee only requires a simple
majority of property owners com-
pared to a parcel tax which needs
two-thirds to pass.
While the fate of a possible fee
remains up in the air, the need to
fund stormwater pollution preven-
Countywide
stormwater
fee in works
Officials determining how to address the
rising cost of eliminating pollutioninto Bay
By Angela Swartz
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
Finding an ofce space in down-
town San Mateo is now near impos-
sible, with the latest statistics from
Colliers International showing the
vacancy rate has hit 1.54 percent.
This is a huge drop from just the
rst quarter of this year when the
vacancy rate was just more than 3
percent. The average asking price
for an ofce space in downtown San
Mateo has also risen to $3.59 per
Downtown San Mateo
vacancy rate hits low
July, August office space vacancy rates were 1.54 percent
By Joseph Jaafari
DAILY JOURNAL CORESPONDENT
Doctors are in a bureaucratic and
ethical standoff with county of-
cials for patients in hospice care,
prescribing expensive and inef-
cient end-of-life treatment that
drives Medicare costs up during a
time when ofcials are trying to
keep costs down.
Nationally, Medicare payments
have doubled in the past 10 years,
partially due to the wave of baby
boomers reaching retirement age. In
San Mateo County, the total amount
of federal spending per year for
Medicare research has gone from
$62,000 in 2007 to more than
$179,000 in 2013, according to
audit reports released by the county.
Though private care is still more
expensive, county ofcials are try-
ing to keep Medicare costs down by
attempting to keep patients at home
and avoid the bill attached to inpa-
tient care.
The point is to keep people com-
fortable in their homes and ease the
nancial burden of going to a hospi-
tal, said Chris Rodriguez, program
manager for San Mateo Countys
Adult Protective Services.
Through two separate programs,
APS has effectively been able to
keep more people in their home
with individual counseling along
with minimum care paid for by the
government.
But patients families often com-
plain that minimum care isnt
enough and want more services.
If they want more, they have to
go through private insurance and
pay for it, said Rodriguez.
But where the county wants to
keep costs down while maintaining
a patients quality of life, hospitals
Patients in tug-of-war over end-of-life care
Some doctors push for treatment while health officials aim to keep costs low at home
ANGELA SWARTZ/DAILY JOURNAL
Design Tech High School freshman Imai Wills helps give tours of the new charter school during the schools
grand opening party.
By Angela Swartz
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
After a controversial co-location
with Mills High School in Millbrae,
the new charter Design Tech High
School hosted a grand opening
reception Friday, but the conict
and uncertainty over how to fund
the school is still unresolved.
The San Mateo Union High
School District delayed until
September a vote on giving a
$150,000 grant to Design Tech High
School, or d.tech, but parents still
expressed concerns over the fund-
ing, including Mills parent Maurine
Seto who wrote a letter to the dis-
tricts Board of Trustees. The school
ofcially opened for classes
Monday, Aug. 11.
The grant of $150,000, which
will likely lead to another $150,000
or possibly even [a] $300,000 grant
next year will be a tremendous hard-
ship to all of the [d]istricts students,
and will take away much needed
funding for the [d]istrictwide
improvements, student and teacher
support, all to the detriment of
[d]istrict student bodies, she wrote.
We, at Mills, are not your enemy.
We are concerned parents who are
extremely worried about the long-
term impact of charter schools in the
[d]istrict. We are trying to appeal to
your sense of reason and fairness,
and more importantly, scal respon-
sibility to the entire [d]istrict.
Unlike the co-location request, this
nancial request adversely impacts
not only Mills, but the entire
[d]istrict.
The nancial impacts of the char-
ter on the district are still up in the
air. Eighty students who plan to
enter d.tech are from within the dis-
trict, while 55 are from outside the
district. The district, which is
already expected to have a $4.2 mil-
lion decit, could lose $429,550
minimum for costs associated with
Design Tech opens for school year
Finances still of concern for district that faces $4.2M deficit
See CARE, Page 20
See BAY, Page 6
See VACANCY, Page 8 See D.TECH, Page 20
Woman allegedly stole
wine to see jailed boyfriend
CEDAR PARK, Texas A Texas
woman allegedly stole a bottle of
$3.99 wine to get arrested and see her
jailed boyfriend.
Alicia Walicke of Cedar Park was
charged with misdemeanor theft and
freed on $5,000 bond Friday.
Williamson County jail records did not
list an attorney for the woman.
Police say Walicke stole a bottle of
wine from a gas station Wednesday. An
arrest affidavit says police found the
woman outside the business and drink-
ing the wine. The affidavit says she
told police that she wanted to see her
boyfriend, who was arrested hours ear-
lier, and told them wanted to go to jail.
Police in Cedar Park, 15 miles north-
west of Austin, didnt immediately
identify the boyfriend or say whether
the woman saw him.
Police didnt immediately return
messages Saturday.
Person drops off about
100 tuxedo cats at shelter
NOVATO Someone has dropped
off more than 100 tuxedo cats, which
are named for their distinctive black
and white markings, at an animal shel-
ter.
Marin Humane Society spokes-
woman Lisa Bloch says that on
Monday, a car pulled up to the Marin
Humane Society in Novato, leaving
behind three boxes.
Bloch said that inside were 24 tuxe-
do cats. She says it was the fourth such
occurrence in the last 18 months.
All the cats, which range in age from
kitten to full-grown, appeared to be in
good health, with no fleas or diseases.
The person whos responsible for
leaving the cats has been caught on
surveillance tape and Bloch tells the
newspaper that it appears to be the
same person every time. The shelter
wants to offer the person information
about getting pets fixed.
Iowa farm creates
corn maze of Al Rokers face
ATKINS, Iowa An eastern Iowa
farm has found a creative way to cele-
brate Today show weatherman Al
Rokers 60th birthday.
Bloomsbury Farm in Atkins has put
together a 10-acre corn maze that
shows Rokers face and reads, Happy
60th Al.
Farm owners Dave and Karen
Petersen have chosen a different theme
for their corn maze each year for more
than a decade. They work with The
Maize Company, which designs and
cuts the corn.
Karen Peterson says the couple
chose Roker because he seems like a
great guy. They also appreciate his
charity work.
The corn maze took six hours to cut
and includes two miles for the public
to explore. It formally opens during the
Labor Day weekend and runs through
Halloween.
Busy mom has baby while
registering son at school
PASADENA, Texas A mother in
the advanced stages of labor thought
she had just enough time to stop off
and register her 4-year-old son at a
Houston-area school en route to the
hospital. But she was mistaken.
A school nurse and police officer
helped Vanessa DeLeon deliver her
baby Thursday at the campus clinic of
Fisher Elementary School in Pasadena.
The boy, named Geovanni, weighed 6
pounds, 3 ounces.
DeLeon says her contractions began
earlier Thursday but that she was intent
on registering her son Alexis for
prekindergarten at Fisher before giving
birth to her fourth child.
The mother and her newborn were
doing well when they were later trans-
ferred to Bayshore Medical Center.
And she successfully registered
Alexis for pre-K at Fisher.
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Actor Edward
Norton is 45.
This Day in History
Thought for the Day
1914
President Woodrow Wilson issued his
Proclamation of Neutrality, aimed at
keeping the United States out of World
War I, saying, The United States must
be neutral in fact as well as in name
during these days that are to try mens
souls.
The self-hatred that destroys is
the waste of unfulfilled promise.
Moss Hart, American playwright and director (1904-1961)
Actor Christian
Slater is 45.
Comedian Andy
Samberg is 36.
Birthdays
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and drizzle after midnight. Lows in the mid
50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
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morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
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Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 15
mph...Becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Wednesday: Cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy fog. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday night through Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Lows in
the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 60s.
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to form the surprise answer, as
suggested by the above cartoon.
THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek
Unscramble these four Jumbles,
one letter to each square,
to form four ordinary words.
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In 1587, Virginia Dare became the rst child of English parents
to be born in present-day America, on what is now Roanoke
Island in North Carolina. (However, the Roanoke colony ended
up mysteriously disappearing.)
In 1838, the rst marine expedition sponsored by the U.S. gov-
ernment set sail from Hampton Roads, Virginia; the crews trav-
eled the southern Pacic Ocean, gathering scientic information.
In 1846, U.S. forces led by General Stephen W. Kearny captured
Santa Fe, New Mexico.
In 1862, Dakota Indians began an uprising in Minnesota (the
revolt was crushed by U.S. forces some six weeks later).
In 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing
all American womens right to vote, was ratied as Tennessee
became the 36th state to approve it.
In 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Canadian Prime
Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King dedicated the Thousand
Islands Bridge connecting the United States and Canada.
In 1954, during the Eisenhower administration, Assistant
Secretary of Labor James Ernest Wilkins became the rst black
ofcial to attend a meeting of the presidents Cabinet as he sat in
for Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell.
In 1963, James Meredith became the rst black student to grad-
uate from the University of Mississippi.
In 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair in Bethel, New York,
wound to a close after three nights with a mid-morning set by
Jimi Hendrix.
In 1976, two U.S. Army ofcers were killed in Koreas demilita-
rized zone as a group of North Korean soldiers wielding axes and
metal pikes attacked U.S. and South Korean soldiers.
Former rst lady Rosalynn Carter is 87. Movie director Roman
Polanski is 81. Attorney and author Vincent Bugliosi is 80.
Olympic gold medal decathlete Rafer Johnson is 79. Actor-direc-
tor Robert Redford is 78. Actor Henry G. Sanders is 72. Rhythm-
and-blues singer Sarah Dash (LaBelle) is 71. Actor-comedian
Martin Mull is 71. Rock musician Dennis Elliott is 64. Comedian
Elayne Boosler is 62. Country singer Steve Wilkinson (The
Wilkinsons) is 59. Actor Denis Leary is 57. Actress Madeleine
Stowe is 56. Former Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is 53.
ABC News reporter Bob Woodruff is 53. The former president of
Mexico, Felipe Calderon, is 52.
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Burglary. A 2007 Nissan Pathfinder was
broken into on the first block of 43rd Avenue
before 9:05 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14.
Fraud. A person was scammed out of $7,600
in prepaid cards on the rst block of West
Fifth Avenue before 1:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug.
14.
Burglary. A brown Mitsubishi Eclipse
Convertible was reportedly broken into at
East Third Avenue and Detroit Drive before
12:52 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Suspicious activity. A man was seen trying
to break into a car on the 600 block of North
Delaware Street before 7:02 a.m. Friday,
Aug. 8.
Police reports
Take a seat
A person claims their car seats were
removed and replaced with different seats
after leaving their car at Auto Care
Precision Tune at the 400 block of East
Third Avenue in San Mateo before 1:45
p.m. Monday, Aug. 11.
J
ames Clair Flood (1826-1889) was an
extremely clever man. He grew up in
New York as a carriage builder after
attending school to the eighth-grade.
After going to California in 1849, he
worked the gold elds and met with some
success. He then returned to New York state
and married Mary Leary, an Irish woman
who immigrated to the United States.
Returning to San Francisco, Flood and a
partner, William S. OBrien, opened a saloon
near the Mining Exchange. The Mining
Exchange handled stock from the silver
mines in Nevada. Flood was a good listener
and, when the brokers came in for a drink, he
listened to them. From this, he was able to
learn enough to invest in silver stocks when
they were on their way up in value. In 1860,
Flood and OBrien formed a partnership with
Irishman James Graham Fair, a mine superin-
tendent, and John William Mackay, a mining
engineer. These men became known as the
Bonanza Kings and made fortunes from
this chaos that existed. In the 1870s, they
joined forces with the Consolidated Virginia
and the California claims in the Comstock
Load. In 1873, they gained control of the
stock in the Consolidated Virginia Mining
Company. The company discovered the
greatest silver bonanza in history. In the rst
six months of 1875, the mines output was
said to be $1.5 million monthly.
Flood was the most unpopular of the part-
ners because they thought he was manipulat-
ing the stocks. Flood and OBrien began act-
ing independently of Fair and Mackay and
formed the Bank of Nevada after William
Sharon and William Ralston and their Bank
of California failed while trying to keep the
Bank of Nevada aoat. After Floods mining
experience in silver, real estate became his
James Clair Floods Great White Elephant
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE
SAN MATEO COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM
James Floods Linden Towers the Great
White Elephant.
See HISTORY, Page 8
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Henry Carl Olsen
Henry Carl Olsen, of San Bruno and a San
Mateo County resident for 57 years, died at
his home Aug. 11, 2014.
He was the husband for 40 years to the late
Rena Marie Olsen. He is survived by his
daughter Carol Vasil (husband Bill) and his
sons Henry P. Olsen (wife Gwen) of Millbrae
and Kenneth Olsen of San Bruno; grandfather
of Brian Vasil (wife Maria) and Michael Vasil
(wife Anne) and great-grandfather of Emily,
Erika and Luka Vasil. Brother of Louise
Salvin. He was the son of the late Henry and
Eva Olsen.
Ole was a native of San Francisco, age 90.
He owned and operated Oles Carburetor and
Electric Service in San Bruno since 1954.
Family and friends may visit after 5 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 18 and are invited to the 7 p.m.
vigil service at the Chapel of the Highlands,
194 Millwood Drive at El Camino Real in
Millbrae. The Funeral Liturgy service will be
10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, also at the Chapel
of the Highlands. Committal will follow the
services at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the
American Cancer Society would be appreciat-
ed.
Gilbert Gibby John Lilly
Gilbert Gibby John Lilly died at his home
in Port Charlotte, Florida, after battling pan-
creatic cancer. Born on May 10, 1947, Gibby
was 67.
He grew up in San Carlos, California, and
graduated from San Carlos High School in
1965. After graduating, he moved to
Redwood City to raise his family and work in
construction with his father.
He is survived by his two daughters,
Deborah Lilly of Morgan Hill and Michelle
Lilly of Livermore. He also leaves behind his
two sisters, Lorna Jensen of San Carlos, and
Loretta Cloxston of Stockton, California; two
grandchildren, Angela of San Mateo,
California, and Thomas of Livermore. On
great-grandson, Issac of San Mateo; two
nieces, Kathryn and April; two nephews,
Brian and William; two great-nephews,
Jayden and Jackson and three great-nieces,
Raquel,Veronica and Kaylyn.
When younger, he liked to hunt pheasant
and liked to go bowling. He was an avid
sports fan and a fantastic cribbage card play-
er. He was a man loved by all and he loved
everyone in return. He will be greatly missed
by all, but will always be in our hearts and
never forgotten.
Services are pending.
Bunty Ethel (Mulry) Norton
Bunty Ethel (Mulry) Norton, born June
22, 1932, died July 25, 2014, at home with her
husband Larry at her side.
Despite health challenges she fought with
positive determination to enjoy every minute
of life.
Born in Beverly Hills, California, Bunty
was raised in Bronx, New York, and graduat-
ed from Good Counsel College. She taught at
U.S. Air Force bases in Greenland, Japan, and
Puerto Rico and eventually landed in the
Redwood City Elementary School District.
She later earned her masters in educational
administration from Santa Clara University.
After retiring to Santa Rosa, California,
Bunty embarked on a second career in real
estate and served on numerous committees
and organizations. Bunty enjoyed golf and
was a member of the Santa Rosa Golf and
Country Club.
Bunty is survived by her husband Larry;
sister Betty Windbiel; stepchildren Michael
Norton (Linda Lofthus), Carol Norton (Bobb
Omell); grandchildren Jeffery and Jason Day;
Chris, Molly and Mack Norton; and nieces
Chris Windbiel (John Wiest), Jeanne Windbiel
Vietor, Jeannette Windbiel and Liz Bates.
Family and friends are invited to a funeral
Mass noon Saturday, Aug. 23 at St. Eugenes
Cathedral in Santa Rosa. A reception at her
home will follow.
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A lifelong dream to be part of the creation
of a book has nally been fullled for San
Mateos Cindy Meckl-Sloan.
Meckl-Sloan, an adjunct professor of
English at De Anza College in Cupertino, did
the drawing and some of the ideas for the new
book Palm Springs Lite, a light-hearted look
at the Palm Springs lifestyle, such as plastic
surgery and retirement.
Ive always done cartoons as long as I can
remember, she said. I loved Mad Magazine
and was really inspired by the cartoons. It was
kind of an accident I got together with the per-
son I collaborated with.
Meckl-Sloan stumbled across Didier Bloch,
who owns Caf de Beaux Arts on El Paseo
Drive in Palm Springs, while visiting friends
in Palm Springs. He men-
tioned he was looking for
someone who does car-
tooning to work with him
on a book he had concep-
tualized. Meckl-Sloan
offered him her drawing
services.
Ive always said if I
could sit all day and draw
that would be my bliss,
she said.
Previously, Meckl-Sloan did illustrations
for a greeting card company. An English
teacher since 2001, Meckl-Sloan also worked
in interior design prior to going into the edu-
cation. She holds a bachelors of science in
human services/counseling from Notre Dame
de Namur University in Belmont and a mas-
ters degree in English/creative writing from
NDNU as well. No stranger to comedy, her
masters thesis was a parody of Shakespeares
Hamlet, which she entitled Omlet.
Meckl-Sloan said her diverse work back-
ground stems from the fact she is an artist.
Ive just been a creative, open person, she
said. When I see opportunities come along, I
try to see if its something I should be doing.
Along those lines, she is currently working
on a doctorate degree in business and market-
ing and is close to dissertation.
Its to fulll a lifelong dream to do the ulti-
mate in the education eld, she said.
She has been tossing around the idea of
publishing an illustrated childrens book and
hopes to write a cartoon strip about growing
old as a baby boomer. Ideally, she would hope
to get syndicated or published in another car-
toon book.
Theres so many resources for people
today who want to get published, she said.
My advice to others who want to publish a
book of any kind, whether cartoons, writing or
photography, is to look into online book pub-
lishers.
Bloch and Meckl-Sloan plan to write a San
Francisco Lite, Los Angeles Lite, maybe a
second volume of Palm Springs Lite and
books on other cities as well.
For now, her books are printed and will be
available at the end of August in e-book and
hardcopy form. They can be ordered online
and in a few book stores in Palm Springs. Go
to the books website, PalmSpringsLite.com,
for more information.
angela@smdailyjournal.com
(650) 344-5200 ext. 105
San Mateo teacher publishes book
Palm Springs Lite is a parody of the desert town lifestyle
Cindy
Meckl-Sloan
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SAN FRANCISCO A lead FBI agent in
a sting that produced criminal charges against
a state senator and 19 other people was
removed from the case over unspecied nan-
cial improprieties, lawyers for one defendant
said.
In court documents led Thursday, lawyers
for defendant Keith Jackson argued that the
unidentied FBI agent showed outrageous
behavior in the sting, including lavishing the
probes targets with tens of thousands of dol-
lars for lawful actions.
The ling says an internal investigation
involving the undercover agent was revealed
in a footnote in a 2012 wiretap request in the
corruption case. The footnote cited an FBI
review related to the nancing and nancial
record-keeping by the agent in the
Chinatown sting, the ling says.
A second wiretap request in 2013 revealed
that the internal FBI probe resulted in the
agent being removed from the sting operation,
according to the ling by James Brosnahan
and other defense attorneys.
Assembly passes bill
expanding franchisee rights
SACRAMENTO A bill that generated
spirited debate over the leverage corporations
such as McDonalds and Subway can hold
over their franchise owners narrowly passed
the Assembly on Thursday.
SB610 would make it harder for corpora-
tions to cancel franchise agreements and
would add requirements that must be met
when a franchisees business is sold. The
debate spilling across party lines is fueled by
intense lobbying from two sides: unions team-
ing up with franchisees, and business groups
that say restricting corporate control could
lead to lower food standards, dirty bathrooms
and closed stores.
The legislation strikes at the balance of
power between franchisees that prot from the
reputation of major brands, which in turn
mandate how the businesses operate. It heads
to the Senate after passing on a 41-27 vote, the
minimum needed.
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FERGUSON, Mo. Police used tear gas to
clear protesters off the streets late Sunday, a
week after demonstrations against the fatal
police shooting of a black Missouri teenager
filled this St. Louis suburb with angry, defiant
crowds.
The latest confrontation unfolded hours after
Attorney General Eric Holder ordered a federal
medical examiner to perform another autopsy
on a black Missouri teenager who was fatally
shot by a white police officer.
A preliminary private autopsy found that
Brown was shot at least six times, including
twice in the head.
As night fell in Ferguson, another peaceful
protest quickly deteriorated after marchers
pushed toward one end of a street. Police
pushed them back by repeatedly firing tear gas,
and the streets were clear before the curfew
took effect at midnight.
The extraordinary circumstances surround-
ing the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown
and a request by Browns family members
prompted the Justice Departments decision to
conduct a third autopsy, agency spokesman
Brian Fallon said in a statement.
The examination was to take place as soon as
possible, Fallon said.
The results of a state-performed autopsy
would be taken into account along with the fed-
eral examination in the Justice Department
investigation, Fallon said.
Dr. Michael Baden, a former New York City
chief medical examiner, told The New York
Times that one of the bullets entered the top of
Browns skull, suggesting that his head was
bent forward when he suffered a fatal injury.
Brown was also shot four times in the right
arm, and all the bullets were fired into his front,
Baden said.
The Justice Department already had deep-
ened its civil rights investigation into the shoot-
ing. A day earlier, officials said 40 FBI agents
were going door-to-door gathering information
in the Ferguson neighborhood where Brown,
who was unarmed, was shot to death Aug. 9.
A federally conducted autopsy more closely
focused on entry point of projectiles, defensive
wounds and bruises might help that investiga-
tion, said David Weinstein, a former federal
prosecutor who supervised the criminal civil
rights section of Miamis U.S. attorneys office.
The move is not that unusual, he added.
Federal authorities also want to calm any
public fears that no action will be taken on the
case, Weinstein said.
Back in Ferguson, the latest clashes erupted
three hours before the midnight curfew
imposed by Gov. Jay Nixon. It was not clear
why officers acted ahead of the deadline for
people to be off the street. Police shouted over
a bullhorn that the protest was no longer peace-
ful.
Officers in riot gear ordered all the protesters
to disperse. Many of the marchers retreated, but
a group of about 100 stood defiantly about two
blocks away until getting hit by another volley
of tear gas.
Protesters laid a line of cinder blocks across
the street near the QuikTrip convenience store
that was burned down last week. It was an
apparent attempt to block police vehicles, but
the vehicles easily plowed through. Someone
set a nearby trash bin on fire, and gunshots rang
out several blocks away.
Within two hours, most people had been
cleared off West Florissant Avenue, one of the
communitys main thoroughfares. The streets
remained empty as the curfew began. It was to
remain in effect until 5 a.m.
Earlier in the day, Missouri State Highway
Patrol Capt. Ron Johnson, who agency in now
in charge of security in Ferguson, said he had
met members of Browns family and the expe-
rience brought tears to my eyes and shame to
my heart.
Police use tear gas to clear streets of Ferguson
tion is very concrete, said Matthew Fabry,
program coordinator for C/CAGs San
Mateo Countywide Water Pollution
Prevention Program.
The biggest pollutants in the Bay are
trash, mercury and polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs) which contaminate fish
consumed by humans. The more complex
pollutants are helping drive up costs to keep
them out of storm drains, Fabry said.
The Municipal Stormwater Permit issued
by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water
Quality Control Board gives a 2022 deadline
to end pollution in this areas bodies of
water, but no funding. Individual municipal-
ities are left to develop long-term plans and
bear the cost. Some cities have existing
property assessments for the need but about
half dont, Fabry said.
If the deadline is not met, the cities and
county face hefty fines of up to $10,000 per
violation per day.
One challenge is convincing cities that
they dont have a choice either get on
board with a tax or fee or finding the fund-
ing from other sources.
There are a lot of competing priorities
and stormwater is not at the top of the list,
he said.
Individuals surveyed by True North
Research found that 85 percent rated water
quality protection as extremely or very
important and 75 percent said the same
about protecting the environment. Polling
showed 62 percent of respondents supported
a $35 a year parcel tax and 69 percent sup-
ported an annual rate of $17. The report ulti-
mately concluded a specific fee of $24,
which would need a simple majority to pass,
had a good chance of success because 62
percent voiced support 12 percent more
than needed to pass.
Those responding to the survey strongly
favored installing trash capture devices in
storm drains followed by protecting clean
drinking water from contamination and
keeping trash and pollution off the shoreline
and bodies of water.
C/CAG isnt ready to move forward just
yet, though. While individual cities and the
county have taxing authority, the joint pow-
ers authority wants to avoid any legal ambi-
guity by using enabling legislation to let it
also seek a fee or tax. Assemblyman Kevin
Mullin, D-South San Francisco, introduced
two bills, one specific to C/CAG and the
other more general for any JPA. The more
general authority bill passed the Legislature
and headed to the governors desk
Thursday.
Once the authority is in place, C/CAG is
also waiting for the release of the new draft
revised stormwater permit which is issued in
five-year increments. The permit is expected
in early 2015 so Fabry said the best-case
scenario would be heading to voters in fall
2015 at the earliest although 2016 is more
realistic. While a parcel tax would be on the
November ballot, a property-related fee can
go to voters on an all-mail ballot at any time.
Fabry said the upcoming permit should
highlight for the municipalities what their
stormwater obligations are and offer an
updated idea of just how big an effort is nec-
essary.
Unlike sewer or garbage rates that can be
increased without the will of the electorate,
Fabry said stormwater needs are hampered
by the voter mandate because theres a limit
to how much people will approve.
Our needs are probably far greater than
what people will be willing to support, he
said.
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Obama is facing potential rifts with members
of his own party in tough re-election contests
as he barrels toward a fall fight with
Republicans over his ability to change immi-
gration policies.
If Obama takes the broadest action under
consideration removing the threat of
deportation for millions of people in this
country illegally the short-term risks
appear greatest for Senate Democrats in con-
servative-leaning states. Weeks before the
November vote, they could find themselves
on the hot seat for their views not only on
immigration but also on Obamas use of his
presidential powers.
Wary of what could be coming, some of
those lawmakers have said Obama should act
with caution.
This is an issue that I believe should be
addressed legislatively and not through exec-
utive order, said Sen. Kay Hagan, D-N.C.,
one of the top targets for Republicans trying
to retake control of the Senate.
Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., another vulnera-
ble incumbent, said in a statement that he
also is frustrated with the partisanship in
Washington. But that doesnt give the presi-
dent carte blanche authority to sidestep
Congress when he doesnt get his way.
Such statements have immigration advo-
cates on edge.
A coalition of advocacy groups, in a letter
to congressional Democrats on Friday, said
immigrant families should not have to wait
until after the November elections for relief.
The organizations said any attempts by
Democrats to delay or dilute administrative
changes will be viewed as a betrayal of
Latino and immigrant communities with seri-
ous and lasting consequences.
The letter was released because of advo-
cates concerns that leading Senate Democrats
may be shifting their positions because of
political considerations after previously urg-
ing Obama to act.
A spokesman for Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-
N.Y., declined to say Friday whether Schumer
still believes Obama should act by October, as
Schumer had said before.
Possible immigration rift for Obama with Democrats
By Diaa Hadid
IRBIL, Iraq Aided by U.S. and Iraqi
airstrikes, Kurdish forces Sunday wrested
back part of Iraqs largest dam from Islamic
militants who had captured it less than two
weeks ago, security officials said.
The U.S. began targeting fighters from the
Islamic State with airstrikes Aug. 8, allowing
Kurdish forces to fend off an advance on
their regional capital of Irbil and to help tens
of thousands of members of religious minori-
ties escape the extremists onslaught.
Recapturing the entire Mosul Dam and the
territory surrounding its reservoir would be a
significant victory against the Islamic State
group, which has seized swaths of northern
and western Iraq and northeastern Syria. The
dam on the Tigris supplies electricity and
water to a large part of the country.
The Kurdish forces, known as peshmerga,
launched the operation early Sunday to
retake the Mosul Dam, said Gen. Tawfik
Desty, a Kurdish commander, after a day of
U.S. and Iraqi airstrikes pushed back Islamic
State fighters.
A spokesman for the peshmerga said the
clashes were moving eastward.
The west is in control of peshmerga. But
there are some battles taking place in the
(east) right now, said Halgurd Hekmat,
peshmerga spokesman.
Another commander confirmed the infor-
mation, saying that by Sunday evening, pesh-
merga forces had crossed the Tigris to the
broad plains held by the Islamic State.
The U.S. military conducted 14 airstrikes
Sunday, damaging or destroying 10 armed
vehicles, seven Humvees, two armored per-
sonnel carriers and one checkpoint, accord-
ing to a statement by the Central Command.
On Saturday, it carried out nine airstrikes
near the dam, destroying four armored per-
sonnel carriers, seven armed vehicles, two
Humvees and another armored vehicle, the
command said.
The peshmerga, the fighting force of the
largely autonomous Kurdish region of north-
ern Iraq, surrounded the Islamic State-held
city of Tel Kayf after taking the nearby town
of Tel Kasouf, said the commander, who
spoke on condition of anonymity in line with
military regulations.
The advance of Kurdish forces was hin-
dered by roadside bombs and buildings
rigged with explosives, planted by retreating
Islamic State fighters, he said.
They have reached inside the dam. There
is no fighting, just the (roadside) bombs, and
the abandoned buildings are all rigged with
explosives, he said. We will continue to
advance and advance until we are given fur-
ther instruction.
Ukraine says troops
entered rebel-held city
KIEV, Ukraine Army troops have pene-
trated deep inside a rebel-controlled city in
eastern Ukraine in what could prove a break-
through development in the four-month-long
conflict, the Ukrainian government said
Sunday.
However, the military acknowledged that
another one of its fighter planes was shot
down by the separatists, who have been bull-
ish about their ability to continue the battle
and have bragged about receiving support
from Russia. An Associated Press reporter
spotted a column of several dozen heavy
vehicles, including tanks and at least one
rocket launcher, rolling through rebel-held
territory on Sunday.
Talks in Berlin between the foreign minis-
ters of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France
aimed at finding a political solution to the
conflict ended without any substantial result.
Ukraines national security council said
government forces captured a district police
station in Luhansk on Saturday after bitter
clashes in the Velika Vergunka neighbor-
hood.
Pakistan politician
calls for civil disobedience
ISLAMABAD A Pakistani cricketer-
turned-politician on Sunday called on thou-
sands of anti-government protesters to stop
paying taxes and practice civil disobedience
until Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif steps
down, raising fears of instability in the
nuclear-armed U.S. ally.
Imran Khan, who heads Parliaments third
largest bloc, made the announcement at a rally
in the capital calling for Sharif to step down
over alleged voting fraud in the May 2013
election, the first democratic transfer of power
in a country with a long history of military
dictatorships.
Khan also warned that his supporters would
take over Parliament if Sharif does not resign
within two days.
We decide today that we will not pay taxes
to his illegitimate government, we will not pay
electricity bills, gas bills, Khan said to a
charged crowd estimated at 10,000 to 15,000
people.
Kurdish forces retake parts of
Iraqs largest dam from militants
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While living in San Francisco, Flood built a mansion at 1000
California St. on Nob Hill. It was the first brownstone west of
the Mississippi. The brownstone was shipped from a quarry in
Portland, Connecticut around Cape Horn and built at the corner
of California Street and Mason Avenue with architects Willis
Polk and Augustus Laver. It was the only building beside the
Fairmont Hotel that survived the 1906 fire. It was eventually
bought by and became the Pacific Union Club.
But what do you do when you have more money that you
dreamed of and you still yearn to impress people enough so that
they remember you when youre gone? As was the habit of
many other wealthy men who achieved his status, he decided to
build a monument for everyone to gaze in amazement. He pur-
chased a farm on Middlefield Road and bought more land to
equal 600 acres surrounding his mansion. He hired architects
and builders and began a magnificent three-story building. He
found towers excited him so he built a number of towers on this
carpenters Gothic masterpiece. This made the mansion about
three stories high when added up and he named it Linden
Towers. He had delicately carved fancy work all over and then
he painted the mansion white. It glistened in the sun but it was
impressive enough to have visitors call it a magnificent white
birthday cake.
Stables were finished in rare polished woods, silver harnesses
for the horses which he had plenty of along with fine carriages
that impressed everybody. Flood died in 1889 and he left his
white elephant to his daughter. She in turn made it a gift to
the University of California. The university decided to resell it
to her brother. He kept it until his death in 1926. Due to its high
taxes and upkeep, the furniture was auctioned off and the land
sold. The mansion was demolished and the land to become a
residential section of Menlo Park.
HISTORY
square foot a month, still lower than places
like downtown Palo Alto. Downtown Palo
Altos average is now $8.59 per square foot
a month since a lot of new development is
happening and new buildings will get sub-
stantially higher rents, according an August
2014 report from Colliers.
These numbers should not be alarming
though given the small size a total of
15,961 square feet of vacancies in down-
town San Mateo, said Mike Cobb, senior
vice president of Colliers Internationals
Peninsula office.
In a small market like that, those kind of
fluctuations, its hard to say theres a trend
line with that, Cobb said. You add two
office spaces to that and thats going to
have an effect on vacancy. The thing to
watch in downtown San Mateo is the rents
that have gone up a decent amount.
Rents are still not incredibly high since
its a situation in which the rentals avail-
able are less desirable and whats left is just
at a lower asking rate, he said. There are
other restrictions that have limited the
amount of office space downtown. A city
ordinance passed in 2000 bars the estab-
lishment of ground-floor offices in down-
town.
This trend of low vacancy should level
out, but in the last six months the office
space vacancy rate has slid quickly, said
Bruce Bean, owner of The Trafton Group, a
commercial real estate services company.
What has basically happened is the dot-
comers have now discovered San Mateo is
halfway between San Francisco and Silicon
Valley, he said. Its kind of a happy loca-
tion for young dot-comers who want to live
in the city and the high-tech groups that are
down further in the valley.
Another new feature, and ultimate draw,
of downtown has been Draper University,
an entrepreneurship program run by ven-
ture capitalist Tim Draper.
I think just in terms of the economy and
dot-com situation, were hitting a peak that
will potentially level out and demand wont
be quite as high, Bean said. Prices will
level out.
Alain Pinel Realtor Ken Constantino,
who specializes in residential and commer-
cial properties, owns and manages office
buildings in downtown San Mateo.
Its very vibrant and theres tremendous
demand for obviously a very limited sup-
ply, he said. We dont have any vacancies
and we dont have any notices to vacate.
Look at all the small tech companies that
have come here. A lot of other people like
to work and live downtown. Its not all
restaurants, theres a lot of offices too.
The downtown area also have other
strengths, including the fact that its
near a Caltrain station and has access
to express service through the baby
bullet trains, Cobb said.
Companies want to have access to
amenities and bigger downtowns, Cobb
said. This is where the tech companies
want to be; its checking all the boxes for
whats in demand. Going forward that
downtown pocket will do really well.
Overall, in San Mateo, the total vacancy
for office spaces is 9.71 percent, while the
average office rent cost is $3.52 per square
foot per month.
Meanwhile, during August, Classic Party
Rentals leased a 96,795 square feet of
warehouse space at 1635 Rollins Road in
Burlingame. Advanced Cargo & Roadex
America leased 46,248 square feet of ware-
house space at 401-403 E. Grand Ave. in
South San Francisco, while the 25,262-
square-foot industrial space at 239 Utah
Ave. in South San Francisco was leased by
Munchery. The vacancy rate for San Mateo
County has continued to decrease and now
is at 3.89 percent, according to the report.
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Burlingame fails to
address parking issues
Editor,
Last week, I witnessed the ultimate
failure of the city of Burlingame to
address its longest running problem:
parking.
In front of the Burlingame Parking
Commission Thursday, the Cypress
Avenue permit application request
pitched neighbor against neighbor just
for the right to park in front of their
own home.
Downtown construction projects,
parking spaces assigned to contractors
and the economy pushed employees to
park in our residential neighborhoods.
The neighborhoods fought back with
the only weapon available two-hour
permit parking. You would gure that
after 20 streets were impacted the city
would gure they had a problem on
their hands. Instead, they did nothing.
Last night, we found out that
Safeway has no requirements for
employee parking. It appears that after
years of public meetings demanding
onsite employee parking from the pub-
lic, that it never got put into the nal
requirements. Another city failure.
I dont think the city even knows
how many employees there are down-
town or how many actually use or need
parking. So simple, but indicative of
why nothing is done. If 100 employees
change to public transportation, that is
100 fewer parking spaces taken or
needed. To build a $20 million parking
structure, the interest alone is $600,000
per year. Im sure a survey and public
transportation plan would be more cost-
effective and better serve this town and
the environment.
Lets solve this; I really want to park
in front of my house again.
Diane Condon Wirgler
Burlingame
Militarization
of law enforcement
Editor,
Mercifully, the mood in Ferguson has
changed drastically over the past 24
hours. On Wednesday night, the city
resembled a war zone as police red
tear gas, stun grenades and smoke
bombs. Common sense prevailed, as
the newly appointed African-American
Highway Patrol captain, Ron Johnson,
was put in charge of security and
ordered the big gun military weapons
be put away. Johnson helped defuse the
tense situation by mingling with the
crowd.
Attorney General Eric Holder
expressed concern regarding the
deployment of military equipment and
vehicles to quell a relatively minor
domestic incident. What Holder forgot
to mention was the federal govern-
ments role in supplying local police
forces with military-grade equipment
all paid for with federal dollars from
grant money generously doled out by
the Department of Homeland Security.
Radley Balko, author of the book
Rise of the Warrior Cop: The
Militarization of Americas Police
Forces, commented, When we take
domestic police ofcers and train them
like soldiers and give them military
gear and dress them up like soldiers
and tell them theyre ghting a war
a war on crime or a war on terror it
is going to alter their mindset where
theyre going to start to see themselves
as soldiers.
It is time put a halt to the militariza-
tion of law enforcement, heighten
racial sensitivity and aggressively
recruit more minorities.
Tejinder Uberoi
Los Altos
Letters to the editor
Merced Sun-Star
P
erhaps if youre just driving
your Prius over to the mall for
a new sweater, or popping into
the bakery for a fresh croissant, you
wont notice the increase in the gas tax
thats coming our way. But if your jobs
in the Bay Area, or you have to visit
far-ung customers once a week, or
youre hauling tomatoes from elds to
processing plants, that increase is going
to hurt.
Thats why we believe Assemblyman
Henry Perea of Fresno is justied in
asking for a three-year delay on the
cap-and-trade rule that would require
energy companies to purchase green-
house-gas emission credits for trans-
portation fuels beginning Jan. 1. The
costs of those credits will likely cause
the price of gasoline and diesel to go up
12 to 17 cents a gallon and poten-
tially more, depending on demand for
credits in state auctions.
Perea says hes trying to protect the
parts of California struggling with dou-
ble-digit unemployment, low wages and
limited public transportation options.
Thats us.
The economics of inland California
are very different than those of the rest
of the state, especially the wealthy
coastal areas, Perea said.
Like Perea, we all want cleaner air.
That was the purpose of Assembly Bill
32, the states landmark 2006 legisla-
tion seeking to reverse climate change.
At the same time, we also support some
kind of relief for those who will be hurt
by higher gas prices.
Pereas AB 69 would exempt trans-
portation fuels until 2018. Urban
Democrats say Pereas legislation is
simply an effort to protect Big Oil and
trucking companies.
Our sister newspaper in Fresno does-
nt believe Perea is shilling for Big Oil.
Instead, this is a battle that demon-
strates the widening gap between the
haves and have-nots. Most people in the
Bay Area, for example, can easily han-
dle a bump at the pump. Its a different
story here.
The cap-and-trade system should
not be used to raise billions of dollars
in new state funds at the expense of
consumers, who are struggling to get
back on their feet after the recession,
Perea told the Los Angeles Times. In
some areas of the state, like the Central
Valley, constituents need to drive long
distances and they will be dispropor-
tionately impacted by rising gas prices.
Assembly Minority Leader-elect
Kristin Olsen of Riverbank and Sen.
Anthony Cannella, R-Ceres, wrote an
op-ed in April saying this hidden gas
tax could hit 40 cents per gallon. Using
research from environmentalists, they
pointed out that rural residents drive 46
percent more than urban residents and
that low-income families already spend
19 percent of their income on trans-
portation. Unlike on the coast, where
median incomes are up to 20 percent
higher than in the Valley, we tend to
drive older, less fuel-efcient cars.
In early July, 16 Democrats sent a
letter urging the Air Resources Board to
delay the credit requirements. That was
countered by 32 Democrats asking Gov.
Jerry Brown to make certain the dead-
line stays put. Maybe theres room for
compromise. The governor could send
part of that money back to low-income
drivers in gas rebates. Or maybe the
state can buy us all Priuses.
Hidden gas tax
A great summer read
I
found a book at the Friends of the San Mateo Library
bookstore last week for $2 which turned out to be one
of the best reads on early American history. Its The
Founding Brothers by Joseph Ellis. If you want to know
how political leaders with diametrically opposed views can
compromise for the common good, then this is the book for
you. I would especially recommend it to those politicians
and their followers who refuse to compromise, prefer stale-
mate and their own self-serving principles over the common
good and consider themselves disciples of the Founding
Fathers.
In a chapter called The Dinner, Thomas Jefferson
invites Alexander Hamilton and James Madison to his
home. He hopes the two will agree to Hamiltons plan for
the federal government to relieve the states of the revolu-
tionary war debt which Madison and southern leaders
oppose because it might strengthen the federal government.
Jefferson, a Virginian, also shares these concerns but is
more worried about the dis-
solution of the still fragile
union if this measure does-
nt pass. He knows
Madisons main concern is
also preservation of the neo-
phyte government. Madison
agrees to step down from
leading the ght against the
assumption bill. He will
vote against it but his low-
key posture will allow the
controversial bill to pass. In
return, the southerners get
one of their highest priori-
ties establishing the new
Capitol on the Potomac in
Washington, D.C., not in
Philadelphia or New York.
The compromise is worked out in private. It would not have
been possible in a public forum.
***
Unfortunately, the spirit of cooperation did not last long.
After George Washington completed his second term and
refused another, John Adams, a Federalist, became president
and his former friend, Thomas Jefferson, a Republican,
became his vice president. It was soon discovered that hav-
ing a vice president and a president of different parties
might not be such a good idea. Adams was accused of con-
spiring with England while Jefferson was accused (with
good reason) of conspiring with France. While Adams wel-
comed Jefferson into his Cabinet after their election,
Jefferson refused the offer. His main role was to be leader
of the Republican party. The spirit of collaboration fostered
by the revolution and the writing of the Constitution evapo-
rated when Washington left town.
Washington had rejected the offer to become the
American Caesar and denounced the entire scheme as trea-
son to the cause for which they had fought. When King
George III heard about this, he observed, If Washington
does that he will be the greatest man in the world.
Washington was the man who unites all hearts. This was
essential for the leader of the new country during turbulent
times. There has not been a president since who enjoyed the
condence and admiration of so many on both sides of the
aisle.
***
Last week the Daily Journals main headline was Ferry
frustration mounts about the South San Francisco ferry
system not living up to promise. Its not meeting its passen-
ger fare recovery goals. Since the service began in 2012, its
fare recover has risen to 17 percent, far below the 40 per-
cent required. The commuter service operates seven trips
each weekday between Oakland and Oyster Point. The serv-
ice is not cheap. Fares are $7 one way. It operates with a $3
million annual subsidy from bridge tolls and funds from San
Mateo Countys transportation sales tax. The Metropolitan
Transportation Commission also provided the capital funds
for the ferries and port improvements.
This is not a surprise. About 10 years ago, MTC present-
ed a study on ferry services in the Bay Area. Some of the
existing private services performed OK. But the study found
that expanding the service was not cost effective too
expensive for too few riders. MTC left ferry service out of
its regional transportation plan, critical for federal and state
subsidies. Then Sacramento exerted pressure. The Water
Transportation Authority had powerful backers. Soon MTC
included ferries and a proposed South San Francisco and
Redwood City service in the regional plan. The Redwood
City ferry is not yet operational. Its supporters are worried
by the bad publicity and disappointing results in South San
Francisco. We need to get people of their cars. And ferries
are fun. But for most commuters, they cost too much and
take too long.
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BUSINESS 10
By Anick Jesdanun
MALVERN, Iowa As my two-year con-
tract with Verizon came to an end last
month, I had to resist the companys various
promotions and discounts.
In accepting the offers, Id have to give up
Verizons unlimited data plan, which lets me
use the phones cellular data connection as
much as I want without overage fees. Its so
good that both Verizon and AT&T have been
phasing it out. Existing customers have
been allowed to keep those plans, but they
get kicked out once they accept these offers.
I am paying more to keep my unlimited
plan, so Ill have to explain my reasoning.
Whether or not youre still on an unlimited
plan, youll have similar things to consider
when your phone contract expires.
Should I keep the
unlimited data plan?
AT&T stopped offering unlimited plans to
new customers in 2010, and Verizon fol-
lowed in 2012. An undisclosed number of
customers have kept those plans, but once
they leave, they arent allowed back.
Verizon has further enticed customers to
switch by ending subsidies on new phones.
That means customers like me have to pay
full retail price, or about $650, for the latest
high-end phone, even after the contract is
up. Usually, its $200.
New customers get a set amount of data to
use each month, typically 2 gigabytes for a
single phone line. Even with my unlimited
plan, I rarely go over that amount. Yet Im
reluctant to cede it.
Beyond paying more for the phone, Im
paying about $10 a month more for voice,
text and data compared with current rates for
2 gigabytes. I dont even get unlimited calls
or texts just data.
Its as though Im throwing away money.
But that extra cost gives me peace of
mind. Im able to rely on my phone any time
I have trouble with my wired broadband
service at home. Im able to visit friends
without needing their Wi-Fi password. I
cant use the phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot, but I
can use it instead of my laptop for Web surf-
ing.
Im also recouping some of that cost
in my travels. I avoided paying $45
for three days of Internet access at
a San Francisco hotel. Between
that stay and a daylong train
trip down the Pacic Coast,
I used nearly 6 gigabytes
for streaming video.
I also consider the
extra cost to be
insurance. I have
no idea what
h i g h - d a t a
apps and
servi ces
m i g h t
c o m e
along. I
wa s n t
s t r e a m-
ing video
much when the two
largest carriers stopped offer-
ing unlimited plans. Now, thats my
primary way of watching television.
Families that want to share a pool of data
will have to switch to a limited-use plan, as
will individuals who dont want to pay for
something they might not need. Not every-
one will consider the extra cost worth it.
Unfortunately, Verizon will soon slow
down service for its heaviest users the top
5 percent when there is congestion in a
given area. It has already been doing that for
3G service and will extend that to higher-
speed 4G network in October. Ill have to
see how that affects my streaming.
AT&T already has been slowing down
service once users reach 3 gigabytes or 5
gigabytes depending on the phone. Unlike
Verizon, AT&T still allows unlimited-plan
customers to get subsidized phones with a
two-year contract extension.
Should I switch carriers?
T-Mobile and Sprint still offer
unlimited plans. So
why not
s wi t c h ,
e s p e -
cially as
T -
Mo b i l e
a l s o
offers perks
such as free
data serv-
ice when
t r a v e l i n g
abroad?
All four
national carriers
offer decent service
in populated areas. But
T-Mobile and Sprint are
more likely to be slow or
non-existent elsewhere.
What I saw near Malvern,
Iowa, was typical of my experience
searching for signals in rural
America: Verizon and AT&T offered two or
three bars on 4G. Sprint had no service, and
T-Mobile offered a slow-speed network.
That doesnt mean AT&T and Verizon are
always better. During checks east of Grand
Junction and Glenwood Springs in
Colorado, AT&T and T-Mobile had limited
service, while Verizon and Sprint had none
at all. Farther east, though, AT&T was the
one that cut out. Along many mountainous
stretches, none of the four had service.
This is another way of saying the right
carrier for you depends on where you use the
phone. But even if service is good where you
live and work, youll likely want service
when you travel or visit friends.
For me, Verizon has been dependable, and
theres no reason to x what isnt broken.
Should I extend my
contract for another two years
to get a better deal on phones?
Although this isnt an option for me, its
an important consideration for others as
wireless carriers encourage you to pay full
price, spread over several months under
installment plans. In doing so, you forgo
about $20 a month in subsidies for a high-
end phone.
If you pay the entire cost upfront, you get
an unlocked version that you can often
move to competing carriers or use with
cheaper, local services when traveling
abroad. With installments, you typically
have flexibility to upgrade your phone
before its fully paid off by trading in your
old one. Sprint stopped offering that,
though.
Verizon and AT&T give you discounts on
monthly bills if you choose the install-
ment plan, known as Edge or Next. T-
Mobile requires all customers to pay full
price, so it has already baked in the dis-
counts. With T-Mobile, to upgrade before
your phone is fully paid off, youll need to
pay $10 a month extra for Jump, which
also gives you insurance for loss and dam-
age.
Although the discounts are typically less
than the subsidies youre forgoing, its the
reverse for plans with at least 10 gigabytes
of data. So big families sharing lots of data
are probably better off with a full-price
plan. Thats also the case if you dont need
a high-end phone, as the monthly fees for
voice, text and data services factor in the
costs of subsidizing the most expensive
phones.
Otherwise, youre better off with a subsi-
dized phone. But be sure to upgrade right at
the two-year mark, or youll pay more over-
all in monthly service fees without getting
the benets of subsidies.
Considerations when phone contracts end
SAN FRANCISCO California regula-
tors approved a nearly $2.4 billion rate hike
for Pacic Gas and Electric Co. customers
that will see the typical customers monthly
bill increase by $7.50 starting in the fall
and then even more in 2015 and again in
2016.
The California Public Utilities
Commission voted unanimously in favor of
the increase on Thursday. It will be phased
in over three years.
The money is not connected to the deadly
2010 gas pipeline explosion in the San
Francisco Bay Area, though at least some of
it is intended to fund improvements to
PG&Es natural gas pipeline network. PG&E
also plans to use the money for an improved
smart grid program to upgrade the reliabili-
ty of the electricity system.
PG&E had sought about double the amount
that was approved.
Although the decision represents a sig-
nicant cut in our request for additional
resources to modernize our system for the
21st century, we will continue to make safe-
ty our top priority as we plan our work
going forward, the utilitys president,
Chris Johns, said in a release.
PG&E serves about 15 million people
over a 70,000 square mile area stretching
from Eureka to Bakerseld.
The average residential customers $129
monthly gas and electricity bill will climb
initially by $7.50, according to PG&E esti-
mates. Part of the increase is expected to go
into effect in September, with the rest fol-
lowing in October.
Further increases will then follow in 2015
and 2016.
Consumer advocates said the increases
might be too much for low-income workers.
That may not seem like a lot of money to
a utility executive with a salary of a million
or more, but for low-income workers with
stagnant wages, a few more dollars a month
can be a huge burden, said Mark Toney,
executive director of The Utility Reform
Network.
California unemployment
remains at 7.4 percent
SACRAMENTO Californias unem-
ployment rate held steady at 7.4 percent in
July, but two surveys used to calculate the
rate showed different results, the California
Employment Development Department
reported Friday.
EDD said its survey of businesses in the
state found an increase of about 27,700
jobs. But a federal survey of households used
to calculate the unemployment rate found
31,000 fewer jobs in July than in June.
That leaves the state in a holding pattern,
with the same jobless rate as June, although
it improved from the 9 percent unemploy-
ment in July 2013.
Educational and health services reported
the biggest July jobs increase in the survey
of employers, adding 10,900 jobs. The
largest decline was in construction, which
reported 6,400 fewer jobs in July than a
month earlier.
Michael Bernick, a former EDD director
and a fellow at the Milken Institute econom-
ic think tank, said the two reports state of-
cials use to measure employment sometimes
conflict because they survey different
groups.
But he said a gain of about 27,000 jobs in
July is consistent with Californias share of
the national economy and reects people re-
entering the job market. The unemployment
rate does not include people who have
stopped looking for work.
Redlands to be home
of Amazon distribution center
REDLANDS Amazon.com has chosen
Redlands as the site of its fth California
distribution center.
The San Bernardino Sun reports the online
retail giant announced Thursday that its
newest facility is expected to bring as many
as 500 new jobs to the area when it opens in
October.
Amazon employees at the new 700,000-
square-foot center will pick, pack and ship
large items, such as TVs, to customers
across the region.
California regulators
approve PG&Erate hike
Business briefs
PALO ALTO Electric car maker Tesla
Motors says it has extended the drive-unit
warranty for its Model S sedan to make it
good for eight years and unlimited miles.
The drive-unit warranty, now matching
that for the battery pack, will apply retroac-
tively to all Model S vehicles and all own-
ers. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a blog
posting Friday that the move reects the
companys belief that electric motors are
more reliable than gasoline engines.
He wrote that the warranty extension will
have a moderately negative effect on
Teslas earnings in the short term as its
reserves to cover warranties are increased.
Tesla, based in Palo Alto, is preparing for
the launch of a new SUV and a massive new
battery plant.
Drive-unit warranty on Tesla
Model S vehicles to eight years
By Terry Bernal
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
Vince Arobio entered into the summer sea-
son as a rst-year set-up man. He nished it as
the best closer in the Alaska Baseball League.
After leading the league with six saves
this season, Arobio was named an ABL All-
Star selection, it was announced Saturday.
The effort by the former Burlingame stand-
out helped the Matsu Miners to the league
championship game, before the team was
swept in the best-of-three series by the
Alaska Goldpanners.
The Goldpanners ren-
dered Arobios late-inning
talents irrelevant in Game
1 with a 14-0 blowout July
29, before scoring a 2-1
win in the July 30 nale.
It was tough losing,
because if we won we would
have got nice, big rings,
Arobio said. But it wasnt
like the loss was devastat-
ing. It is summer ball. For the most part,
youre there to get better. But we won a lot of
games. That was fun.
Matsu nished the season with a 21-12
record. And Arobio emerged as the teams
closer, inheriting the role from right-hander
Spencer Jack one week into the season.
As a freshman at University of the Pacic
last season, Arobio was a workhorse out of
the bullpen. Setting up for freshman closer
John Jaeger, Arobio ranked second on the
team with 22 appearances while posting a 2-
1 record with a 3.63 ERA, and this in his rst
season as a fulltime pitcher after entering
the 2014 campaign focused on winning a
job as a middle inelder.
Ive enjoyed pitching, Arobio said. I
love the one-on-one, me versus the batter
kind of thing. Ive had a blast with it.
And the 6-foot right-hander has acclimated
to the pitching routine as well. Entering the
summer at 165 pounds, Arobio said he has
put on nearly 20 pounds after a nightly diet
of Alaskan salmon dinners and a diligent
workout regiment. The results have shown
up in his ability to sustain his velocity. But
the velocity has been there since the rst
time he emerged in the ninth inning for a
save opportunity, he said.
Right when I went to the closing role,
my [velocity] went up. It was almost like I
got way more adrenaline to go in the
Arobio named Alaska Baseball League All-Star
BY CARY EDMONDSON/USA TODAY SPORTS
49ers defensive back C.J.Spillman kicks Broncos running back Juwan Thompson in the face mask after Thompson knocked him down while
running the ball in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium.
Janie McCauley
SANTACLARA Even Peyton Manning
realizes hes ready for the regular season. Or
at least darn close.
Manning threw a 17-yard touchdown pass
to Julius Thomas and dominated in his two
series, leading the Denver Broncos past the
San Francisco 49ers 34-0 on Sunday to
spoil the NFL debut at sparkling $1.2 bil-
lion Levis Stadium.
Its been a good start. Thats all it is,
though, Manning said. Weve still got
some things we have to improve on.
The 38-year-old Manning, beginning his
17th season after throwing for an NFL-
record 55 touchdowns last year, completed
12 of 14 passes for 102 yards and a 120.8
rating. He was 8 for 8 on Denvers second
drive, then backup Brock Osweiler took
over and threw for a score and led another
touchdown drive in a preseason matchup of
the past two Super Bowl losers.
Colin Kaepernick went 5 for 9 for 39
yards in his two series before a sellout crowd
at the teams ashy new digs in the heart of
Silicon Valley. Major League Soccers San
Jose Earthquakes beat the Seattle Sounders
in the stadiums rst sporting event Aug. 2.
Demaryius Thomas had three catches on
Levis opener falls flat
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Mone
Davis had a bloop RBI single in the rst
inning to became the sixth girl to get a hit
in Little League World Series history, and
her Philadelphia team rallied in the sixth
inning to beat Pearland, Texas, 7-6 on
Sunday night.
On Friday in Philadelphias opener, Davis
threw a two-hitter and struck out eight in a
4-0 victory over Nashville, Tennessee.
In the sixth inning against Pearland, Zion
Spearman scored the winning run on short-
stop Matt Adams two-out throwing error to
rst base. Scott Bandura reached on a bunt
leading off the inning. Two outs later,
Spearman tied it with a line-drive triple into
the left-center gap.
We had a feeling, Philadelphia manager
Alex Rice said. I feel badly for the young
man who threw wide. ... We just felt good.
There was no one who didnt think we were
coming back.
Pearland (1-1) had a four-run fth to take a
6-3 lead. Cole Smajstrla hit a three-run
home run and Layne Roblyer, who homered
earlier, had an RBI single.
Spearman and Kai Cummings drove in
runs in the bottom of the inning to cut it to
6-5.
Philadelphia will play Las Vegas on
Wednesday night, with Davis expected to
pitch again. Las Vegas also improved to 2-0
on Sunday, routing Chicago 13-2 in four
innings.
On Monday, Pearland will play
Lynnwood, Washington; and Chicago will
meet Cumberland, Rhode Island.
In International play Sunday, South Korea
and Japan each improved to 2-0. Seoul beat
Humacao, Puerto Rico, 8-5; and Tokyo
topped Guadalupe, Mexico 9-5.
Seoul will face Tokyo on Wednesday.
Philadelphia, Las Vegas roll in LL World Series
By Rick Eymer
SAN FRANCISCO A little bit of
patience has led to a lot of condence for
Michael Morse, who nished the three-game
series with Philadelphia reaching base in
nine straight plate appearances.
Morse got three hits
and scored twice as the
San Francisco Giants won
consecutive home games
for the rst time in over
two months, beating the
Phillies 5-2 on Sunday.
I'm just getting hits
now. Im not trying to do
too much, just get a pitch
to hit, Morse said. Im
not seeing the ball any better, Im being
more patient.
Andrew Susac had two hits and drove in the
go-ahead run for the Giants, who won their
rst series at home since taking two of three
from Arizona right before the All-Star break.
Brandon Crawford drove in a pair of runs.
Chase Utley and Cody Asche drove in runs
for the Phillies, who have lost seven of
their last nine.
Tim Lincecum (10-8) managed to work
through ve innings to end a personal three-
game losing streak. He gave up two runs and
seven hits, walking four and striking out
two.
I tried to do my best with what I had,
Lincecum said. I started doing what I want-
ed later but my pitch count got up there.
Lincecum needed 76 pitches to nish three
innings and came out after throwing 97. The
Phillies stranded eight runners over the rst
ve innings, including the bases loaded in
the third.
We couldnt come up with the hit with
runners on, Phillies manager Ryne
Sandberg said. He doesnt give up. He
Morse rallies
Giants to 2nd
straight win
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See GIANTS, Page 13 See NINERS, Page 14
See LLWS, Page 16
<<< Page 12, Danny Diekroeger
hitting stride in Cards farm system
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Monday Aug. 18, 2014
Vince Arobio
Michael Morse
SPORTS 12
By Terry Bernal
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF
Danny Diekroegers professional career start-
ed with a moderate amount of fame quirky as
the reason for it may have been.
On Day 2 of the three-day Major League
Baseball First-Year Player Draft in June, the
Stanford inelder was tabbed as a 10th round
pick by the St. Louis Cardinals. As the reining
World Champions, the Cardinals had the nal
pick in each round, including the 10th, which
served as the nal round of Day 2.
As a result, Diekroegers picture loomed on
the draft board displayed on a banner atop the
MLB.com main page until the nal day of the
draft resumed the following morning. Now,
Diekroeger is giving his quirky claim to fame
a run for its money as the Woodside native and
former Menlo School star is one game shy of
the best hitting streak of the year for the
Cards Short-Season afliate State College
Spikes.
With a pair of hits Sunday one in each
game of a doubleheader sweep of Nationals
afliate Auburn Diekroeger extended his cur-
rent hitting streak to 13 games. The best hitting
streak at State College this season was posted by
Jake Stone, who tabbed a 14-game streak from
July 3-19.
Throughout Diekroegers current streak which
began on Aug. 2, the left-handed hitting third base-
man is batting .340 (18 for 53). On the season, he is
batting .287 with ve home runs and 28 RBIs
through 202 at bats.
Hes hit the ball hard and hes hit the ball to
all elds, Spikes manager Oli Marmol said.
He has very little holes in his swing the last
couple weeks and hes been able to drive the ball
everywhere.
After the senior was named to the Pac-12 All-
Defensive Team as a rst baseman at Stanford
earlier this season, Diekroeger has made the
swap to the hot corner in his rookie campaign as
a pro. Third base is about the only ineld posi-
tion Diekroeger hadnt played on a regular basis
in recent years. At Stanford, he played mostly
second base before giving way to freshman
Tommy Edman this year. At Menlo, he served as
the Knights starting shortstop.
Im trying to settle in at third base and Ive
gotten a lot more comfortable there,
Diekroeger said. Growing up, I played a lot
of second base and shortstop. So, I feel like I
can always go back there. But if you look at
the big leagues, you see guys that can play
several different positions that open up oppor-
tunities to themselves. Thats what Im trying
to do, just increase my utility by being able to
play as many different positions as I can.
While Diekroeger doesnt project as quite the
pure hitter as current Cardinals third baseman
Matt Carpenter, there are some striking similar-
ities between the two. Carpenter was also a sec-
ond-tier draft pick as a 13th rounder out of Texas
Christian University in 2009. The two were both
senior draftees as well. And both started their
respective pro careers as left-handed hitting third
basemen.
[Diekroeger] is coming along really well,
Marmol said. Hes taking better at-bats. Hes
being more patient at the plate. He uses the
whole eld, which has been the biggest thing
for him. Its allowed him to be a little more
consistent.
And as with his contact rate at Stanford
Diekroeger struck out 27 times in 230 at bats as
a senior he is getting the bat on the ball at an
equal rate with the wood bat. Currently,
Diekroeger has 27 strikeouts in 202 at bats at
State College.
Because of his high contact rate, he rarely
swings and misses, and puts balls in play,
Marmol said. The key for him is to have good
plate discipline so hes not putting balls that are
out of the zone into play softly. Thats what
hes done a better job of here the last few
weeks.
According to Diekroeger, his success at the
plate derives from the everyday rhythm of the
pro schedule.
Its nice to be playing games every day
because you feel like you can get into a rhythm
as a hitter, Diekroeger said. I really like being
able to come out every day because you never
have to wait after a bad game. Its always there
the next day.
Diekroegers bid to tie the best State College
hitting streak of the season will be interrupted by
Tuesdays New York-Penn League All-Star
Game. The Spikes will have four players on the
South Division squad: right-handed pitchers
Will Anderson and Kyle Grana, and inelders
Darren Seferina and Robelys Reyes. State
College resumes play Wednesday night at home
against Auburn.
Diekroeger in the midst of 13-game hitting streak
COURTESTY OF CHRISTOPHER SHANNON
Since being drafted in the 10th round by the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this year, Danny
Diekroeger has settled in at third base for Short-Season afliate State College, where he is
currently in the midst of a 13-game hitting streak.
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Vogt ph-rf 1 0 0 0 FFrmn 1b 3 0 0 0
Dnldsn 3b 3 0 1 0 J.Upton lf 3 2 2 2
DNorrs c 4 0 0 0 CJhnsn 3b 3 1 1 1
Moss rf-lf 3 0 0 0 Gattis c 3 0 2 1
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Jaso ph 1 0 0 0 BUpton cf 3 0 0 0
Callasp 2b 4 0 1 0 Minor p 2 0 0 0
Parrino ss 3 0 0 0 LaStell ph 1 0 0 0
Lester p 2 0 0 0 Varvar p 0 0 0 0
Otero p 0 0 0 0 Russell p 0 0 0 0
Fuld ph 1 1 1 0 Kimrel p 0 0 0 0
OFlhrt p 0 0 0 0
Totals 31 3 6 3 Totals 29 4 6 4
Oakland 010 000 110 3 6 1
Atlanta 010 200 10x 4 6 2
EDonaldson (20), B.Upton (7), Gosselin (2). DP
Oakland 1, Atlanta 2. LOBOakland 4, Atlanta 2.
2BCrisp(18),Fuld(12). HRFreiman2(4),J.Upton
(23), C.Johnson (9). SFCrisp.
Oakland IP H R ER BB SO
Lester L,13-8 6 6 4 3 1 5
Otero 1 0 0 0 0 1
O'Flaherty 1 0 0 0 0 1
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Minor W,5-8 7 4 2 2 2 7
Varvaro H .2 1 1 0 0 0
Russell H .1 1 0 0 0 0
Kimbrel S,37 1 0 0 0 0 2
UmpiresHome, Ted Barrett; First, Paul Schrieber; Sec-
ond, Laz Diaz;Third, Alfonso Marquez.
T2:49. A25,461 (49,586).
Giants 5, Phillies 2
Phillies ab r h bi Giants ab r h bi
Revere cf 5 0 3 0 Pagan cf 5 0 0 0
Rollins ss 4 1 0 0 Pence rf 3 0 0 0
Utley 2b 5 0 1 1 Posey 1b 4 0 1 0
Howard 1b 3 0 0 0 Sandovl 3b 4 0 0 0
Byrd rf 3 1 1 0 Morse lf 3 2 3 0
Sizemore lf 4 0 1 0 Blanco pr-lf 1 1 1 0
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Diekmn p 0 0 0 0 Lopez p 0 0 0 0
Machi p 0 0 0 0
Ishikwa ph 1 0 1 0
Romo p 0 0 0 0
Arias ph-2b 0 0 0 1
Totals 32 2 9 2 Totals 33 5 11 4
Philadelphia 101 000 000 2 9 0
SanFrancisco 020 100 02x 5 11 0
EByrd (4). DPSan Francisco 1. LOBPhiladel-
phia10,SanFrancisco8.2BG.Sizemore(8),G.Blanco
(9). 3BUtley (5). SBRevere (35). CSRevere (5).
SD.Buchanan 2. SFB.Crawford, Arias.
Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO
Buchanan L,6-7 6.2 9 3 2 1 4
Giles .1 0 0 0 0 0
Diekman 1 2 2 2 1 1
SanFrancisco IP H R ER BB SO
Lincecum W,10-8 5 7 2 2 4 2
J.Lopez H 1.2 1 0 0 0 3
Machi H .1 0 0 0 0 1
Romo H 1 1 0 0 0 3
Casilla S,10 1 0 0 0 0 2
HBPby Lincecum (Byrd).
UmpiresHome,Marty Foster; First,Gabe Morales; Sec-
ond, Alan Porter;Third, Joe West.
T2:57. A41,851 (41,915).
stayed with his changeup. He gets you shing
in those situations.
Javier Lopez, Jean Machi, Sergio Romo
and Santiago Casilla combined for four
scoreless innings, allowing two hits and
striking out nine. Casilla earned his 10th
save in 13 chances.
Not since June 8 had the Giants won two
straight at AT&TPark.
David Buchanan (6-7) allowed two earned
runs and nine hits in 6 2-3 innings.
Notes: Bryan Stow, the Giants fan who was
the victim of a brutal beating at Dodger
Stadium on opening day in 2011, was a sur-
prise visitor to the San Francisco clubhouse
before the game. Third base coach Tim
Flannery ushered in Stow in his wheelchair.
Stows son, Tyler, accompanied him. Stow vis-
ited with nearly every player and left with sev-
eral souvenirs.
I know all those players have to be excited
to see him and have him here at the ballpark
and the clubhouse, Bochy said. With all hes
been through, all his familys been through,
its great to have him here.
Second baseman Joe Panik suffered a dislo-
cated nger on his left hand and had X-rays
taken. Hell be re-evaluated when the team
goes to Chicago .
Catcher Hector Sanchez (concussion) was a
scratch from Fridays lineup at Triple-AFresno
with back spasms. He also left Saturdays game
after getting hit in the mask by a foul tip. Hes
rejoined the team in San Francisco for further
evaluation.
GIANTS
ED SZCZEPANSKI/DAILY JOURNAL
Michael Morse scores on of his two runs in the Giants 5-2 win over Philadelphia Sunday.
By Charles Odum
ATLANTA Mike Minor needed a reason
to believe he could work his way back to his
2013 form.
Beating Jon Lester could provide that
condence boost.
Minor pitched seven strong innings,
Justin Upton and Chris Johnson homered
and the Atlanta Braves beat the reeling
Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Sunday night,
ending Lesters seven-game winning streak.
Thats Mike Minor of old right there,
Atlanta rst baseman Freddie Freeman said.
The Braves swept the three-game series,
leaving the As with a ve-game losing
streak, their longest of the season. The As
have lost seven of eight overall and trail the
Angels, who lost to Texas on Sunday, by
percentage points in the AL West.
This is really the rst bad road trip weve
had this year, manager Bob Melvin said.
This was not a good trip. So weve got to
get home and weve got to regroup. It will
be good to get home in front of our crowd.
Theyre usually good for us.
Minor (5-8), who entered with a 5.33
ERA, allowed two runs in a performance
reminiscent of last season, when he was 13-
9 with a 3.21 ERA.
Were going to need
him rolling to get us
where were going to go,
Braves manager Fredi
Gonzalez said.
Oaklands Nate Freiman
hit two homers, giving
him three in the series,
but Minor allowed only
two other hits.
I feel like Im in a different mindset,
Minor said after his second straight quality
start.
Craig Kimbrel worked a perfect ninth for
his 37th save.
Lester (13-8) allowed four runs, three
earned, and six hits in six-plus innings in
his rst loss since June 7 for the Red Sox at
Detroit. He had been 3-0 with a 2.49 ERAi n
three starts since his July 31 trade to the As .
Upton hit four homers in the 10-game
homestand, including two against the As .
He has hit 16 of his 23 homers at Turner
Field.
Freiman led off the second inning with a
drive that landed several rows beyond the
center-eld wall.
The Braves tied it in the bottom half.
After Upton singled, Johnson lined to third
baseman Josh Donaldson, who threw to rst
base in an attempt for a double play. The
throw hit Upton and rolled into the Atlanta
dugout, and Upton was awarded third base.
Evan Gattis followed with a run-scoring sin-
gle to right eld.
Phil Gosselin led off the Atlanta fourth
with a single to right eld. With one out,
Upton drove a low, inside pitch from Lester
about 10 rows deep into the left-eld seats
for a 3-1 lead.
I thought it was a good pitch when I
threw it, Lester said. I went back and
looked at it and, good pitch. So sometimes
youve got to tip your hat.
Notes: Lester is still waiting for his rst
career hit. He was 0 for 34 in eight seasons
with Boston and his drought continued in
his rst two at-bats with the As. He struck
out and hit a y ball to left eld.
Craig Gentry, on the 15-day disabled list
with a broken right hand, is ready to begin a
rehab assignment with Triple-A
Sacramento.
After an off day on Monday, the As take
on another NL East team when they open a
two-game series against the New York Mets
on Tuesday night. Scott Kazmir (13-5), who
already has matched his career high in wins,
will start for Oakland.
Lester falls in battle of lefties, As maintain share of 1st
Mike Minor
Denvers opening drive, including a
20-yard gain. That gives Thomas 10
receptions for 89 yards in Denvers
two victories against the NFC Wests
powerhouses, the Super Bowl cham-
pion Seattle Seahawks and San
Francisco.
Coming off last year, losing the
Super Bowl like we did, coming into
OTAs I think everybody had a differ-
ent mindset, Demaryius Thomas
said. You can see it with older guys,
new guys. Our main thing was going
out and being able to convert, and as
a defense stop guys. If were going to
be stopped, were going to stop our-
selves.
C.J. Anderson ran for a 1-yard TD,
while Matt Prater kicked a 26-yard
eld goal and Mitch Ewald added a
late 22-yarder. San Franciscos typi-
cally spot-on Phil Dawson sailed two
long kicks wide right.
Denver did it on defense, too, get-
ting two interceptions and a fumble
recovery and a goal-line stand to end
the game. The Broncos recovered
another fumble on special teams.
It was a great moment for our
defense, defensive lineman Marvin
Austin said. Its real hard to put up a
goose egg in a preseason game.
The 49ers lost safety Antoine
Bethea to a concussion early in the
second quarter. He was able to walk
off on his own, but later left for the
locker room.
Denver linebacker Lamin Barrow
limped off early in the second half
with a lower leg injury, then the
Broncos lost tight end Gerrell
Robinson to a knee injury.
Linebacker Jamar Chaney injured a
hamstring, coach John Fox said.
As San Francisco struggled in all
phases, tens of thousands of fans
made their way out midway through
the third quarter certainly helping
to alleviate trafc concerns. The
49ers ended a four-decade run at
Candlestick Park last season.
We have to tighten this down
fast, coach Jim Harbaugh said.
We have work to do, theres no
doubt about it.
Two key members of San
Franciscos offense made their rst
appearances of the preseason, with
Frank Gore running for 9 yards on
the rst of his two carries. Wide
receiver Michael Crabtree also
appeared as defensive stars Patrick
Willis and Justin Smith got the day
off.
Broncos cornerback Kayvon
Webster missed the game after
spraining an ankle during Saturdays
practice. Denver already was thin as
Chris Harris Jr. returns from tearing
his left anterior cruciate ligament dur-
ing the playoffs.
Kaepernick had his chances during
his brief stint on the eld.
On third-and-4 from the 37 the rst
drive, Kaepernick barely overthrew
Brandon Lloyd in the end zone.
Dawson then missed his rst eld
goal attempt in the new stadium,
sending a 55-yarder wide right. He
missed wide right again from the
other end on a 44-yarder late in the
rst half, and these werent in the
unpredictable elements of
Candlestick.
The 49ers are scoreless in their last
seven quarters and have been
outscored 57-3 this preseason. They
lost 23-3 at Baltimore on Aug. 7.
Its the preseason, but it all means
something, left tackle Joe Staley
said. Scoring points is the name of
the game, and we havent done it. ...
It will be a real test this week to see
how we rebound from this.
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NINERS
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Colin Kaepernick,left,was solid in two series for the 49ers,completing 5 of
9 passes for 39 yards.But the savvy veteran arm of Peyton Manning,above,
won the day, as the Broncos quarterback red 12 of 14 completions for
102 yards and a 120.8 quarterback rating. Denver ultimately triumphed
34-0 in the much anticipated debut of Levis Stadium.
SANTA CLARA A man who collapsed
during the San Francisco 49ers debut game at
Levis Stadium has died.
The Santa Clara Fire Department said sta-
dium staff responded to a cardiac emergency
during the third quarter of the 49ers presea-
son opener against the Denver Broncos on
Sunday.
The man received CPR and was rushed to a
hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
His name was not released.
The 49ers issued a statement Sunday night
offering condolences to his family and
friends.
The teams 34-0 loss to the Broncos and
80-degree heat drove thousands of fans to
leave the new stadium midway through the
game.
Team ofcials told the San Jose Mercury
News that there was an unusually high num-
ber of calls for emergency services, likely
because of the heat.
Fan suffers heart attack
during 49ers game, dies
Pure Michigan 400 Results
Sunday at Michigan International Speedway
Lap length: 2 miles
(Start position in parentheses)
1. (1)JeffGordon,Chevrolet,200laps,139.5rating,47points,$213,686.
2. (6) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 200, 119.6, 42, $176,343.
3. (2) Joey Logano, Ford, 200, 135.9, 43, $164,326.
4. (7) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 200, 105.9, 40, $136,399.
5. (25) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 200, 106.9, 40, $109,900.
6. (19) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 200, 88.3, 38, $132,106.
7. (21) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 200, 92.4, 37, $108,940.
8. (5) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 200, 108.5, 37, $135,173.
9. (30) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 200, 93.8, 36, $142,151.
10. (11) Greg Bife, Ford, 200, 94.4, 34, $133,990.
11. (12) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 200, 97.5, 34, $99,515.
12. (20) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 200, 79.2, 32, $117,235.
13. (22) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 200, 86.5, 31, $108,448.
14. (9) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 200, 100.6, 30, $128,279.
15. (10) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 200, 80.7, 29, $126,840.
16. (15) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 200, 85.6, 29, $104,140.
17. (26) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 200, 63, 27, $112,348.
18. (14) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 200, 68.6, 26, $95,765.
19. (4) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 199, 83.5, 25, $119,565.
20. (23) Aric Almirola, Ford, 199, 66.5, 24, $125,076.
21. (29) David Gilliland, Ford, 199, 61.6, 23, $108,698.
22. (8) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 199, 72.1, 22, $133,151.
23. (3) Carl Edwards, Ford, 198, 68.4, 21, $101,865.
24. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 198, 56, 20, $105,448.
25. (36) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 198, 55.9, 19, $86,015.
26. (32) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 198, 53.2, 18, $94,562.
27. (40) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 197, 48.2, 17, $84,690.
28. (33) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 197, 46.7, 16, $84,540.
29. (43) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 197, 44.9, 0, $83,865.
30. (31) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 197, 32.8, 0, $82,765.
31. (16) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 196, 88.4, 14, $81,140.
32. (38) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 196, 43.5, 12, $81,040.
33. (37) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 195, 36.5, 11, $80,965.
34. (41) Alex Kennedy, Chevrolet, 195, 34.4, 10, $80,865.
35. (42) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 195, 30.4, 0, $88,715.
36.(39) Martin Truex Jr.,Chevrolet,accident,177,37.5,8,$108,573.
37. (27) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 176, 61.5, 7, $114,750.
38. (18) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 170, 40.3, 6, $124,941.
39. (24) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 159, 35.7, 5, $119,646.
40.(35) Michael Annett,Chevrolet,vibration,155,33.1,4,$67,805.
41. (28) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 153, 28.1, 0, $63,805.
42. (17) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, accident, 97, 39.4, 2, $67,805.
43. (13) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, accident, 94, 53.6, 1, $82,650.
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BROOKLYN, Mich. Jeff Gordon raced
to his third NASCAR Sprint Cup victory of
the year, holding off Kevin Harvick on
Sunday for his first win at Michigan
International Speedway since 2001.
Gordon broke the track qualifying record
Friday when he took the pole at 206.558 mph.
He followed that up with his third Cup victo-
ry at MIS.
After a series of cautions, Gordon came off
the nal restart well and led with 16 laps
remaining. He fought off a challenge from
Joey Logano and maintained a comfortable
margin over Harvick, winning the 400-mile
race by 1.4 seconds in his No. 24 Chevrolet.
Harvick was second, followed by Logano,
Paul Menard and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Gordon completed a sweep at MIS for
Hendrick Motorsports. Jimmie Johnson won
the June race on the two-
mile oval.
Logano was second to
Gordon in qualifying, and
those two were clearly the
cars to beat. Logano led 86
laps and Gordon was in
front for 68.
There were eight cau-
tions, including a fairly
early one when Danica
Patricks car spun and Justin Allgaier crashed
into her. Nine cars were caught up in that inci-
dent, including Matt Kenseths No. 20 Toyota.
Kenseth never really recovered, nishing
38th.
Brad Keselowski rubbed against the wall
with about 32 laps remaining and nished
eighth, remaining winless at this track in his
home state. Johnson overcame some problems
of his own to nish ninth, his rst top-10
showing in six races.
Jeff Burton was 37th after replacing Tony
Stewart in the No. 14 car. Stewart skipped his
second straight Cup race after he struck and
killed a driver at a dirt-track race in New York
last weekend.
Gordon won for the 91st time on
NASCARs top series, and this is his rst
three-win season since 2011. He took over the
lead in the points standings by three points
over Earnhardt.
Assuming they attempt to qualify for the
nal three races of the regular-season, the 12
drivers with victories this season have all
wrapped up spots in the Chase for the Sprint
Cup.
Kenseth remains the top driver without a
victory in the standings.
Rookie Kyle Larsons car caught fire
against the wall just before the halfway point,
and he ended up 43rd.
Gordon races to first win at Michigan since 2001
NASCAR SPRINT CUP
Jeff Gordon
BROOKLYN, Mich. Kyle Larson hesitat-
ed ever so slightly before getting out of his car
after crashing into the wall.
A new NASCAR rule was announced Friday
ordering drivers to stay in their cars after acci-
dents until theyre told to get out. But there are
exceptions for emergency situations, and the
ames visible at the front and back of Larsons
Chevrolet certainly qualied.
A little bit of a hesitation, but I had smoke in
the cockpit, Larson said. Once I got out I
stayed as close as I could to the car. I had to get
out with all of the smoke in there.
Larson crashed near the midway point Sunday
in the Sprint Cup race at Michigan International
Speedway. He was racing down the backstretch
and heading a turn when his right front tire blew
and sent the car into the wall.
NASCAR announced its new rule after
Kevin Ward Jr. was killed during a sprint car
race in New York after being struck by a car
driven by Tony Stewart. Fire and smoke were
specifically listed as exceptions to the regu-
lation.
Anytime you see ames you want to get
out, Larson said. Ive had res and stuff, but
that was the rst time Ive ever had fumes and
smoke in the cockpit. Thats the main reason
why I wanted to get out.
It was the second incident in the race for
Larson, who earlier bumped with Dale
Earnhardt Jr. while leaving the pits. Larsons car
had damage to the right front while Earnhardt
had damage to the left rear of his car.
I was leaving my box, and I looked in my
mirror and saw the 27 (Paul Menard) and
somebody else coming on my outside so I was
leaving them room, Larson said. Then the 88
came out and we kind of met right there. It all
happened really quick and really messed up our
body and tow. From then on, the day was
ruined.
Larson is winless this year but came into the
race in 10th place. He was hoping to solidify
his position for the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
Instead, he nished 43rd.
Larson quickly exits car after it catches fire
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game, Arobio said. It wasnt
like I was trying to throw any
harder. Its just the way it was.
According to Arobio, he went
from sustaining an average veloci-
ty 89-92 mph entering into the
summer season, to a spike of 92-
95 mph after he assumed the clos-
ers role.
That was my biggest thing,
Arobio said. I wanted to increase
some velocity this year in the sum-
mer, which I did and obviously
the curveball. So, that was my
main focus.
In addition to the uptick in
velocity, the fanfare of the ABL
took some getting used to as well.
For a region which doesnt see any
live baseball for most of the calen-
dar year for obvious weather rea-
sons, the fans turn out en masse for
the two-month summer season
especially in Matsu.
The Matanuska-Susitna Valley,
situated just 16 miles west of
Anchorage across the Cook Inlet,
makes for a cozy baseball hub,
drawing upwards of 1,000 people
per game. According to Arobio, he
signed more autographs this sum-
mer than he has throughout his
entire life.
Its obviously not quite the
hype of the big leagues. But in
their eyes, they dont see a lot of
sports, so when we come
theyre asking for autographs all
the time, Arobio said. I dont
think kids are allowed on the eld
after a college game. Here, they
swarm the eld after every game.
Arobio didnt let the attention
detract from his mission to
improve upon his solid freshman
season at Pacic. In addition to his
ABL leading six saves, the right-
hander notched a 2-1 record with a
2.37 ERA. His 14 appearances tied
for fourth in the league, while he
worked 19 innings, allowing 13
hits and striking out 11 against
seven walks.
I took it really serious, Arobio
said. I was going to the gym tons
and working really hard to get
ready for this (college) season.
It also helps that Arobio has a
low-mileage arm. He only took up
pitching as a high school senior,
and logged just 20 2/3 innings as
the Panthers closer in 2013.
I havent felt any fatigue, real-
l y, Arobio said. Im new to
pitching so Ive got a pretty fresh
arm compared to a lot of guys.
Entering into his sophomore
season with Pacic, Arobio said he
is game for upping his workload as
a starting pitcher, but his role is
yet to be determined.
For this coming fall, Im going
in trying to do my best and do
whatever [Pacific manager Ed
Sprague] has in store for me,
Arobio said. If [an opportunity as
a starting pitcher] got brought up,
I would denitely do it. But as of
right now I love the closing role.
It kind of ts me because I get wired
and amped.
Arobio was one of three Miners
pitchers selected to the All-Star
roster from the six-team summer
league. Texas A&M right-hander
Ryan Hendrix was selected as a
starting pitcher. Fellow Aggies
left-hander Tyler Stubbleeld also
was selected, in addition to being
named ABL Pitcher of the Year.
Miners outelder Cameron Newell,
who enters his transfer junior sea-
son at UC Santa Barbara this sea-
son, was named ABL Player of the
Year.
AROBIO
Las Vegas 13, Chicago 2
Brad Stone hit a grand slam in
the first inning and Las Vegas
pounded the Jackie Robinson West
team.
The grand slam was a big
momentum changer right out of
the gate, Las Vegas manager
Ashton Cave said. The ball start-
ed rolling, and the kids just jumped
on the train and rode it out.
Austin Kryszczuk homered
twice, connecting in the second
and fourth innings.
Zach Hare and Dominic Clayton
also homered.
Las Vegas starter Brennan
Holligan limited Chicago to two
hits and struck out six.
Chicagos Pierce Jones, who hit
three home runs Thursday against
Lynnwood, was 0 for 2 with a
walk.
Ive got some things to cheer
them up, Chicago manager
Darold Butler said. I kind of let
them do what they want to do. ... I
just let them be 12-year-old kids
and have fun.
South Korea 8, Puerto Rico 5
Jun Hyeok Yun stole home in the
top of the sixth for the go-ahead
run for Seoul.
Entering as pinch runner, Yun
raced home after teammate Hae
Chan Choi drew a throw to second
base from catcher Jeremy Colon.
Seoul added two runs, and Jae
Yeong Kim pitched a perfect bot-
tom half.
Japan 9, Mexico 5
Shozo Kamata drove in two runs
with pinch-hit single to give
Tokyo the lead in the fth inning.
With the game tied at 5, Kamata
hit a slow ground ball up the mid-
dle that escaped the reach of
Mexicos shortstop and second
baseman and made the score 7-5.
Japan added two more in the
inning.
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Since researchers realized that
the salt water in the ocean helps
clear out the thick mucus that
builds up in patients lungs, organ-
izations have started around the
world that teach those with the dis-
ease how to hang 10.
We have found the silver lining
to it all and that has been through
surng, Paulette Montelone said
on a recent summer day while her
ve children were out in the water
at San Onofre State Beach in
Southern California. Its helping
them breathe better ... but its also
helping us, as a family, enjoy
something together.
The average lifespan for some-
one with cystic brosis is about
40, but many patients dont make
it past their teens. The genetic con-
dition, which must be inherited
from both parents, affects 70,000
people worldwide.
There is no known cure, but about
a decade ago, doctors in Australia
noticed that patients who surfed
seemed to breathe easier. Subsequent
studies resulted in new saline treat-
ments for patients in 2006 based on
the salt water discovery.
They saw a big difference in a lot of
things: in pulmonary function, in
need for hospitalization, in how well
they felt, said Dr. Bruce Nickerson, a
pulmonary specialist at the Childrens
Hospital of Orange County.
The discovery also led to the
development of organizations like
the Mauli Ola Foundation, which
means breath of life in Hawaiian.
The organization pairs patients
with professional surfers, includ-
ing Kelly Slater and Sunny Garcia.
The entire Montelone clan, who
said they have no family history of
the disease, found Mauli Ola a year
after three of the kids were diag-
nosed. They learned to surf a
natural treatment that helps lubri-
cate the patients airways.
Theyre spitting up their
mucous. I mean Im out there
going, hey cough it up man. No
shame, said Josh Baxter, a world
champion surfer who volunteers
with Mauli Ola and regularly surfs
with the Montelones.
Known as the Brady bunch of
the cystic fibrosis world, the
Montelones have a 12-year-old
son named Michael and two sets of
twins Grace and Gavin, 8, and
Brooke and Brian, 10.
In 2008, Gavin tested positive
for the disease after being taken to
a specialist for persistent sinus
problems. After Gavins diagno-
sis, the Montelones had all of their
children tested and learned that
Brooke and Michael also had it.
The people who told us were so
serious about it. They talked about
children that pass away and the
seriousness and it was a huge,
frightening kick in the gut,
Paulette Montelone said. Our life
from that moment forward would
never really be the same.
Between Michael, Brooke and
Gavin or as the family calls
them, the CF-ers the family
visits the doctor at least once a
month with appointments that last
up to six hours. In order to be able
to do all of their treatments and
still get to school on time, the kids
wake up just after 5 a.m. every day.
During their one of their daily
treatments, the kids wear a vibrat-
ing vest that shakes them to break
up the mucus in their lungs while
inhaling hypertonic saline.
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aring people who see
dogs running at large
arent always sure how
to help. Some may even want
to adopt if an owner doesnt
come forward. In the first sce-
nario, people should report the
stray to the Peninsula Humane
Society at (650) 340-8200.
Picking up strays is among our
contracted services. Some peo-
ple are able to secure the dog
themselves in their car, yard or
garage, then call us for pickup,
or they take the dog directly to
our Coyote Point intake facili-
ty at 12 Airport Blvd. in San
Mateo. You are helping a dog if
you get involved at any level.
People who wish to adopt a
stray theyve found should
bring the dog to our intake
facility so we can scan the dog
for a microchip. If the dog has
a chip, we would prefer to keep
the dog at our shelter until we
make contact with the owner.
When a dog has no identifica-
tion, people can keep the dog
at their home after completing
a Found Animal report, a tool
we use to make matches when
owners of lost dogs visit our
shelter. When the dogs four-
day, state-mandated stray peri-
od is over, that dog can become
your property (we hate that
term!) if youve made reason-
able efforts to find the owner.
The law does not define rea-
sonable efforts but they would
include visiting your local
shelter and completing a Found
Animal report, posting Found
Dog fliers in the neighborhood
and posting a message on
Craigslist. For years, shelters
considered 30 days as the
magic time frame; a stray dog
would become the finders
legal property after a one
month of them caring for the
dog. This is not true. The law
simply says the person who
finds the dog must make rea-
sonable efforts to find the
owner. We are grateful when
local residents help strays at
any level, whether calling to
report one or offering to adopt
one!
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Adoption, Behavior and
Training, Education, Outreach,
Field Services, Cruelty
Investigation, Volunteer and
Media/PR program areas and
staff from the new Tom and
Annette Lantos Center for
Compassion.
By Jake Coyle
NEWYORK Moviegoers con-
tinued to shell out for Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles, while
Sylvester Stallones action
ensemble The Expendables 3
was easily out-gunned in its week-
end debut.
Paramount Pictures rebooted
reptiles took in $28.4 million in
the lms second weekend, accord-
ing to studio estimates Sunday.
That far surpassed the limp $16.2
million earned by Stallones gang
of aged but buff warriors.
The paltry, fourth-place total for
The Expendables 3 is well below
previous debuts in the Lionsgate
franchise. The last two
Expendables opened with $34.8
million (in August 2010) and
$28.6 million (in August 2012).
The third lm was the rst to be
rated PG-13 in the previously R-
rated series, which potentially
signaled watered-down explosive-
ness to an audience that was large-
ly over 25, anyway.
Expendables 3, which features
a sprawling cast of Stallone,
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harrison
Ford, Mel Gibson and others, also
leaked online before its release,
potentially damaging its impact
in theaters.
Instead, Marvels Guardians of
the Galaxy came in second with
$24.7 million, bringing its three-
week cumulative total to $222
million for distributor Walt
Disney. Along with the
Nickelodeon Movies-produced
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,
the cosmic romp starring Chris
Pratt has helped restore some
strength to the summer box ofce.
Sequels are already in the works for
Turtles take out Expendables
1.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,$28.4 million
($25.6 million international).
2.Guardiansof theGalaxy,$24.7million($33.1
million international).
3. Lets Be Cops, $17.7 million ($650,000
international).
4. The Expendables 3, $16.2 million ($15
million international).
5.The Giver,$12.8 million.
6. Into the Storm, $7.7 million (6.7 million
international).
7.The Hundred-Foot Journey,$7.1 million.
8.Lucy,$5.3million($22millioninternational).
9. Step Up All In, $2.7 million ($3 million
international).
10.Boyhood,$2.1 million.
Top 10 movies
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After box-office returns well off the
pace of last summer, Hollywood has made
a slight comeback in August, typically a
dumping ground for studio leftovers. The
summer overall is still running at a 15
percent deficit from last years record-
breaking season, but the gap had once
been above 20 percent. August is up 14
percent on last year.
Its called the dog days of August for a
reason, said Paul Dergarabedian, senior
media analyst for box-office tracker
Rentrak, but thankfully in a summer
with a lot of ups and downs, this has been
a really good August.
A busy weekend slate also helped.
Opening in third place was the 20th
Century Fox buddy comedy Lets Be
Cops, starring Jake Johnson and
Damon Wayans Jr. It took in $17.7 mil-
l i on.
Also debuting was the Lois Lowry
adaption The Giver, a dystopian
young-adult tale starring Jeff Bridges and
Meryl Streep. The Weinstein Co. release
opened with an estimated $12.8 million.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday
through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian the-
aters, according to Rentrak. Where avail-
able, latest international numbers are
also included. Final domestic figures will
be released on Monday.
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ndres Godi nez and
Yvonne DeLeon, of
San Mateo, gave birth to
a baby girl at Mi l l s Peni nsul a
Hospi t al in Burlingame Aug. 1,
2014.
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Jae and Jul i e
Wi l s o n, of
P a c i f i c a ,
gave birth
to a baby
boy at
S e q u o i a
Ho s p i t a l
in Redwood
City Aug. 1,
2014.
***
Jeffery and Anne Torrance,
of Stanford, gave birth to a baby
girl at Sequoi a Hospi tal i n
Redwood City Aug. 2, 2014.
***
Mi chael and Kri sten
Kanach, of San Mateo, gave birth
to a baby girl at Sequoi a
Hospi t al in Redwood City Aug.
4, 2014.
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Graziano Ai os a and
Marisela Garc i a, of Menlo
Park, gave birth to a baby boy at
Sequoia Hospital in Redwood
City Aug. 7, 2014.
***
Rodney Munsayac and
Jasmine Li Munsayac, of San
Mateo, gave birth to a baby girl at
City Aug. 7, 2014.
***
Chad and Shannon
Buckl ey, of San
Mateo, gave birth
to a baby girl
at Sequoi a
Hospi t al i n
R e d w o o d
City Aug. 8,
2014.
***
Yousuf and
Sarah Mazhar, of Union
City, gave birth to a baby girl at
City Aug. 8, 2014.
***
Bryan McCl ai n and
Kemberly Gong, of Foster City,
gave birth to a baby boy at
City Aug. 8, 2014.
***
Davi d and Al l i s o n
Fuj i mot o, of Redwood City,
gave birth to a baby boy at
City Aug. 9, 2014.
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Golden Gate Harley Davidson Owners Group representative Neal McClurg presents San Mateo Medical Center
Volunteer Coordinator Glynis Carreira a check for $1,000 on Aug. 9.The Harley owners rumbled into the parking
lot of the Medical Center to deliver the check, along with backpacks and school supplies for more than 250
children. Carreira said,I am grateful for our partnership with the Golden Gate Harley Owners Group and their
ongoing support of our community.This is the fth year that the Harley Ownersdonation event has taken place.
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Abilities United hosted a celebration Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Hoover Pool in Redwood City to conclude the Redwood City
drowning prevention program launched June 17.Abilities United health educators and swim instructors taught 200 parents
about the value of swim lessons and water safety for their children. For more information go to
http://www.abilitiesunited.org/clasesdenatacion.Pictured are:Charlie Weidanz,Abilities United,executive director and resident
of Burlingame; Lorianna Kastrop, with the Kastrop Group and chair of the Redwood City Port Commission; Shawn White (in
red), the Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation Board and Redwood City planning commissioner; a mother of swim
students and Redwood City resident; Julie Mooney, Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation Board member; Mike Lynch,
Redwood City Parks,Recreation and Commission Services commissioner;Tom Mohr,Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation
Board member and trustee with the San Mateo County Community College District board; Redwood City Mayor Jeff Gee;
Pat Black, Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Commission Services Commissioner; and Chris Beth, director of the Redwood
City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.
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Members of the Childrens Fund of San Mateo County,Tiffany,
Laurina and Jazmin, stand next to a barrel used on July 25 in
San Mateo Central Park to collect school supplies for children
in need.The Fund serves thousands of foster and low-income
children, newborn to age 18, who are referred by their social
worker, case manager, public health nurse, probation ofcer
or from one of the Funds community agencies. Members of
the public wishing to make school supply donations may call
802-5152 or email childrensfund@smchsa.org.
KSENIA BUKSHTYNOV
Photographer Charles Anselmo greets visitors at a July 24 reception for a show of his work at
Stanford Art Spaces.Anselmo,who lives in Redwood City,frequently guides photo-tourists on
trips to Havana. He is seen in front of his piece Barrio Chino, an archival photo printed on
Habothai silk.Stanford Art Spaces is an exhibition program serving the Paul G.Allen Building,
housing the Center for Integrated Systems.For information contact Curator DeWitt Cheng at
725-3622 or dewittc@stanford.edu.
DATEBOOK 20
MONDAY, AUG. 18
Senior health talk: Nutrition for
Older Americans. Noon. Belmont
Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas,
Belmont. Free. For more information
email belmont@smcl.org.
Alive Inside. 6 p.m. Fox Theatre,
2215 Broadway, Redwood City. The
lm reveals a music-based break-
through in care of Alzheimers and
dementia patients. For more infor-
mation call 780-7253.
TUESDAY, AUG. 19
POL Sale and Mobile Adoptions.
Noon to 3 p.m. Pick of the Litter
Thrift Shop, 1127 Chula Vista Ave.,
Burlingame.
NorCal Railroad Club monthly din-
ner, meeting and movie. 6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. Peters Cafe, Millbrae.
Meeting and movie are free. For
more information call 871-7290.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20
Puppyworks Aggression Seminar.
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Center for
Compassion, 1450 Rollins Road,
Burlingame. Through Aug. 22. For
more information visit puppy-
works.com.
American Red Cross blood dona-
tion opportunity. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ritz Carlton, One Miramontes Point
Road, Half Moon Bay. Donors with
types O negative, B negative and A
negative especially needed. All
donors who come out to donate will
receive a Red Cross mason jar tum-
bler while supplies last. To learn
more and make an appointment to
donate blood, visit
redcrossblood.org or call (800) RED
CROSS.
San Mateo Professional Alliance
Weekly Networking Lunch. Noon
to 1 p.m. Spiedo Ristorante, 223 E.
Fourth Ave., San Mateo. Free admis-
sion, but lunch is $17. For more infor-
mation call 430-6500 or see
www. sanmateoprofessi onal al -
liance.com.
History with Michael Svanevick,
Battle of the North Atlantic, 1887-
1952 Conflict without warfare.
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Little House,
800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. $25 to
register. For more information call
326-9547.
Weekly ESL Conversation Club. 5
p.m. to 6 p.m. Menlo Park Library, 800
Alma St., Menlo Park. Free. Every
Wednesday. For more information
call 330-2525.
Financial Planning in the Library.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. San Bruno Library,
701 W. Angus Ave., San Bruno. A
nancial planner will come to the
Library for a 20 minute one-on-one
session with people who have nan-
cial situations to discuss. Free. For an
appointment call 616-7078.
Lifetree Cafe Conversations:
Encountering God: What Ancient
Practices Can Teach Us Today. 6:30
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bethany Lutheran
Church, 1095 Cloud Ave., Menlo Park.
Complimentary snacks and bever-
ages will be served. For more infor-
mation email
lifetreecafemp@gmail.com or call
854-5897.
Campfire sing-a-long. 7 p.m.
Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de
las Pulgas, Belmont. For more infor-
mation email belmont@smcl.org.
Peninsula Quilters Guild Meeting.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. San Mateo Garden
Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo.
Mary Boyer presents The Art of
Treasure Hunting and Wearable Art
$5. For more information go to
www.peninsulaquilters.org.
THURSDAY, AUG. 21
works.com.
Lifetree Cafe Conversations:
Encountering God: What Ancient
Practices Can Teach Us Today. 9:15
to 10:10 a.m. Bethany Lutheran
Church, 1095 Cloud Ave., Menlo Park.
Complimentary snacks and bever-
ages will be served. For more infor-
mation email
lifetreecafemp@gmail.com or call
854-5897.
Third Thursdays at Filoli. Open
until 7:30 p.m. Filoli, 86 Caada Road,
Woodside. Visitors will be able to
take a docent-led sunset hike, an
orchard walk or just unwind and
enjoy the historic house. Adults $18,
seniors $15, students $8, free for chil-
dren four and under. For more infor-
mation go to www.loli.org.
Movies of the Marx Brothers:
Animal Crackers. 1 p.m. San Mateo
Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las
Pulgas, San Mateo. Free. For more
information call 522-7490.
Project Read free literacy training
for volunteers to tutor adults. 6
p.m. to 7:15 p.m. South San Francisco
Main Library Auditorium, 840 W.
Orange Ave., South San Francisco.
Continues on Aug. 23 and Aug. 30.
Free. For registration and informa-
tion call 829-3871 or email cordo-
va@plsinfo.org.
Theatre/S.F. Mime Troupe 55th
Summer Season Announcement.
6:30 p.m. Mitchell Park, 600 E.
Meadow Drive, Palo Alto. For more
information email lhelman@sbc-
global.net.
Jean Baudin: Live in Concert. 7
p.m. Redwood City Library, 1044
Middlefield Road, Redwood City.
Families welcome. Free. For more
information go to www.redwoodci-
ty.org./library.
Meet Bestselling Author Daniel J.
Levitin. 7:30 p.m. Keplers Books,
1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.
Join Daniel J. Levitin for a signing
and discussion of his newest book,
The Organized Mind. Free. For more
Notre Dame de Namur University
Labor Day Theatre and Dance
Festival 2014: Adult Theatre
Festival. 7:30 p.m. NDNU Theatre,
1500 Ralston Ave., Belmont. Prices
vary. For more information email
rfritz@ndnu.edu.
Dragon Theatre presents
Moonlight and Magnolias. 8 p.m.
The Dragon Theatre, 2120 Broadway,
Redwood City. Celebrate the 75th
anniversary of Gone With the Wind
with Moonlight and Magnolias, a
look back at the golden age of
Hollywood and the making of an
iconic American lm. Tickets are $30
for general admission seats. For
more information and to purchase
tickets go to http://dragonproduc-
tions.net.
Movies on the Square: The
Croods. 8:15 p.m. Courthouse
Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood
City. Rated PG. Free. For more infor-
mation call 780-7311 or go to
www.redwoodcity.org/events/movi
es.html.
FRIDAY, AUG. 22
works.com.
Fifth International Soccer
Tournament. Opening Ceremony at
11 a.m to noon. Murray Field, 250
Anza Blvd., Burlingame. Ex-profes-
sional and World Cup soccer players
from Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico and
the United States will play for the
Veterans Cup. Through Aug. 24. Free
and open to the public.
Buy one, get one free at the Book
Nook. Noon to 4 p.m. 1 Cottage
Lane, Twin Pines Park, Belmont.
Paperbacks are six for $1, trade
paperbacks are two for $1, hard-
backs are two for $2 and up and chil-
drens books are two for 25 cents
and up. All proceeds benefit the
Belmont Library. For more informa-
tion call 593-5650 or go to www.the-
fobl.org.
Twentieth Century History and
Music Class. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. San
Bruno Senior Center, 1555 Crystal
Springs Road, San Bruno. $2 drop-in
fee. For more information call 616-
7150.
Armchair Travel & Adventure:
Washington the Beautiful. 1 p.m.
San Mateo Senior Center, 2645
Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo.
Free. For more information call 522-
7490.
Art on the Square. 5 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. Courthouse Square, 2200
Broadway, Redwood City. For more
Music on the Square: Boys of
Summer (Eagles Tribute). 6 p.m.
City Hall, 1017 Middlefield Road,
Redwood City. Free. For more infor-
mation call 780-7000 or go to
www.redwoodcity.org/events.
Music on the Square: Boys of
Summer. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway,
Redwood City. Eagles tribute. Free.
For more information call 780-7311.
Sanchez Art Center presents
50/50 Show. 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sanchez Art Center, 1220 Linda Mar
Blvd., Pacica. An exhibit of more
than 3,000 pieces by 67 artists
selected by juror Jack Fischer.
Fundraiser preview from 6 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. allows ticketholders to
reserve purchases. Tickets may be
purchased in advance at
www.brownpapertickets.com. The
Grand Opening from 7:30 p.m. to
9:30 p.m. is free. Artworks may be
taken home at the time of purchase.
For more information go to
www.sanchezartcenter.org or call
355-1894.
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which is already expected to have a $4.2
million decit, could lose $429,550 min-
imum for costs associated with the new
school. Still, its not clear how state
funds will play into funding the school.
The Sequoia Union High School District,
which has 18 students slated to attend
d.tech, will reimburse San Mateo Union
for costs associated with their students if
the student remains enrolled for the
entire year. The South San Francisco
Unied School District, that has 10 pro-
jected students attending d.tech, is not
interested in reimbursing the district for
its students costs.
I wrote the letter mainly because I
was frustrated with how d.tech keeps
reminding us that they are afforded legal
rights to be on the Mills campus, yet they
do not need to follow rules that other
schools in the district need to follow,
Seto said. We had warned the district
since the beginning of the summer that
d.tech would be losing money, but they
thought that we were just crying wolf,
but the numbers are proving to be true.
To open your school so soon, but to not
even have your budget in place seems a
bit unreasonable.
A decision on the grant wont be made
until the next board meeting.
Unexpected issues
We dont have all the information;
were not even sure what the funding
levels are from the state, said board
Vice President Marc Friedman. Its
been a challenge. Theres been a lot of
issues because its the first time weve
had a charter.
The district dealt with a lot of issues
it didnt anticipate, he noted. Parents
learned at the end of March the district
was offering the new charter space at
Mills. Safety and traffic issues were
also of concern. Mills and Millbrae
community members complained about
the lack of public input in the process
and some commented on how board
meeting minutes had yet to be posted
on the district website and that the pub-
lic wasnt informed about Mills being
considered as the location for the
school before it was up for a board vote.
For now, the school has $1.109 mil-
lion in general block grants, $275,000
in federal school startup funds and
$26,531 in other state revenue. Total
expenses, between compensation and
benefits, book and supplies, services
and operating expenses and capital out-
lay, total $1.65 million. The budget will
expand each year as the number of stu-
dents expands to its expected final size
of 600 students. Design Techs
Executive Director Ken Montgomery
insists the $150,000 is one-time seed
money.
We wouldnt have to ask the district
for a grant next year, he said. We
want to be successful and help to get
started.
Mills parent Steve Fong doesnt buy
it though. He notes the school is asking
for is $13,000 per child funding, above
the state average of $7,150 in funds
coming from the individual district.
This years funding is only one quarter
of their projected enrollment level over
time too, he said. The district spends
$13,000 per pupil at its other schools
but has not made a decision on how
much funding to allocate to the new
charter.
Long story short, theyre going to be
running quite a deficit this year, he
said. As far as Im concerned, every
dollar thats given to a charter school is
a dollar spent on the kids the district is
responsible for. For every increase in
enrollment, you can take this number
and double, triple and quadruple each
year. This is a growing problem; its
not a one-time problem.
Freshman class
The school was approved in
November 2013 and is opening with
just a freshmen class, then add on class-
es each subsequent year. The educa-
tional model of the school emphasizes
knowledge in action and extreme per-
sonalization. During students fresh-
men year, they will take math, English,
independent study physical education,
economics, world language and an
elective.
On another note, the first week of
school seemed to go smoothly.
We are very nice and accommodat-
ing, Seto said. There is no open hos-
tility, but if you ask the kids, the morale
is down. Theyre good kids and try to
get along.
The Mills students have been great,
said Montgomery. Students from d.tech
went on field trips to Oracle, Electronic
Arts, the d.school at Stanford
University and other workspaces.
There really havent been any prob-
lems, he said. They really dont inter-
act with each other much since they
have different lunches and on the sec-
ond day of school we were on a field
trip, so they could have their opening
and get everything worked out. Theyve
been open and welcoming and the staff
has been friendly and everyone has
been trying to make it work.
Other parents agree things have gone
well between the two schools. Students
at d.tech seem really engaged so far,
said d.tech parent Peggy Toye.
The idea this week was to under-
stand how people use their work space
in order to understand how they use
their learning space at school, she said.
What theyre trying to teach the stu-
dents is to try to teach them how to be
designers; understanding needs.
Theyre constantly doing prototypes.
Those like freshman Imai Wills have
enjoyed the learning environment. She
hopes to be a computer engineer one
day.
Its not like a normal school, she
said. Its better. I get to work with peo-
ple who share the same interests as me.
The school board next meets Sept.
11. For more on d.tech go to design-
techhighschool.org.
(650) 344-5200 ext. 105
D.TECH
keep costs down while maintaining a
patients quality of life, hospitals and
private physicians tend to lean toward
treatment of the terminally ill, driving
up costs without positive results.
We reward doctors who provide more
care, said Dr. VJ Periyakoil, clinical
associate professor of medicine at
Stanford. We dont train them to com-
municate, and we dont reward them to
communicate.
Periyakoil published a study in May
that showed an overwhelming majority
of doctors were more likely to push
treatment for the terminally ill, despite
not wanting the same care for them-
selves.
Most patients dont want to be a bur-
den for their families, yet those who go
into inpatient care during the last two
years of their lives tend to be pushed
toward aggressive treatment that doctors
know will be ineffective, Periyakoil said.
At some point, chemotherapy is a
waste of time and physicians know that,
said Dwight Wilson, CEO of Mission
Hospice in San Mateo. But theyre also
naturally optimistic for their patients.
Periyakoil agreed and said doctors
tend to give prognoses with a positive 3-
1 ratio, meaning if they say a patient has
three years to live, they actually mean
one.
But that optimism, which hopes to
push patients to better conditions, also
happens to be the physicians downfall.
There is a concern among patients
that right now, given where you are in
your stage of illness, of getting another
CAT scan or another MRI, said
Periyakoil. There is a sense of mistrust
between physicians and patients.
And there is reason for patients to be
paranoid.
A vast amount of Medicare reimburse-
ments are reaped from hospitals that
push end-of-life treatment, especially
since 30 percent of hospital deaths are in
hospice and can cash in on the Medicare
beneciaries who usually dominate the
wards.
San Mateo Countys doctors
received hefty paychecks in
2012 with more than $112 mil-
lion in Medicare reimburse-
ments, according to a study
released last year by the
Medicare Payments Advisory
Commission.
But doctors looking for
Medicare money isnt the rea-
son for keeping patients alive,
according to Periyakoil.
There are no bad actors,
only a bad script. The current
default of the system is to do
everything we can [no matter
the costs], Periyakoil said.
Theres a lot more options
for patients these days, said
Wilson. The bigger question
is, do they want to spend it in
treatment or with their fami-
lies?
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13 Ms. Ferber
14 Kind of system
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18 de corps
20 Casino city
21 Rx writers
22 Swiss cheese hole
24 Vatican VIPs
27 Exchanged
30 Alum
31 Star Trek captain
32 Bazooka, e.g.
34 Every one
35 Goldsh propellers
36 Windmill blade
37 Annually
39 In secret writing
40 -Tiki
41 Swerve off-course
42 Pasta tube
45 Girders (hyph.)
49 Deluge
53 Wildebeest chaser
54 Slapstick missile
55 Adored one
56 Baja Ms.
57 Ave. crossers
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12 Raised corn
17 Mr. Rogers
19 SSNs, e.g.
22 Blows it
23 Shaggy-haired ox
24 Links org.
25 French airport
26 Not rosy
27 Like microbes
28 Victorian oath
29 View from an oasis
31 Potters oven
33 Rx item
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42 Fastens a parka
43 No future
44 Mon. follower
46 Well-ventilated
47 Speck of dust
48 Crackle
50 Loud noise
51 Citrus drink
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MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2014
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You will make lasting
and advantageous connections today. Strong
communication skills will help you assume a leadership
role in an organization or club. Offer your services to
those who need them.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Dont feel obliged
to have a discussion about money if youre not in
the mood. Go over any joint nancial accounts or
agreements carefully. Refuse to let anyone take
advantage of your generosity.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Do something that will
exhilarate you physically and challenge you mentally.
Taking your mind off your everyday routine will help
you adjust the way you move forward.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) You may have been
putting it off, but, sooner or later, you will have
to scrutinize your cash reserves. Look for a way
to maximize your investments so you can move
forward without worry.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) You will be
unnerved by an emotional encounter. Stay in control
and defend your position. If you allow yourself to be
bullied, you will lose respect and self-esteem.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Its time to rmly
establish your professional course of action. Put your
talents to good use. Your hard work will be wasted if
you are not aggressive enough to carry out your plans.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Enhancing your
appearance or getting in shape will help increase your
chance to get ahead. Its how you present what you
have to offer that will make the difference.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Revisit dreams that
used to excite you. Doing so will help provide the
incentive to make changes that will increase your
earning power. Dig deep into your past to discover
relevant information.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) Its a good day to plan
an event. Get family or friends together for a picnic or
barbecue. A potluck dinner will ensure that you dont
end up doing all the hard work yourself.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Feeling nostalgic for
old friends and days gone by will get you in the mood
to reunite with people and places from your past.
Looking back will help you make decisions that will
change your future.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) It may seem as if
everyone wants a piece of you today. Let them know
tactfully that you have your own matters to take care of.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) Someone may be trying
to conceal important information. Be alert to unusual
or secretive meetings or discussions, and consider the
motives of one who is pressing you for information.
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delivery of the Daily Journal six days per week,
Monday thru Saturday, early morning.
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Must have valid license and appropriate insurance
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eligible. Papers are available for pickup in down-
town San Mateo at 3:30 a.m.
Please apply in person Monday-Friday, 9am to
4pm at The Daily Journal, 800 S. Claremont St
#210, San Mateo.
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Trustee Sale Notice, Name Change, Probate,
Notice of Adoption, Divorce Summons,
Notice of Public Sales and More.
Published in the Daily Journal for San Mateo County.
Fax your request to: 650-344-5290
Email them to: ads@smdailyjournal.com
104 Training
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than one incorrect insertion, and its lia-
bility shall be limited to the price of one
insertion. No allowance will be made for
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Card.
110 Employment
CAREGIVERS
2 years experience
required.
Immediate placement
on all assignments.
Call (650)777-9000
CAREGIVERS WANTED -- Home Care
for Elderly - Hourly or Live-in, Day or
Night Shifts, Top Pay, Immediate Place-
ment. Required: Two years paid experi-
ence with elderly or current CNA certifi-
cation; Pass background, drug and other
tests; Drive Car; Speak and write English
Email resume to: jobs@starlightcaregiv-
ers.com Call: (650) 600-8108
Website: www.starlightcaregivers.com
SALES/MARKETING
INTERNSHIPS
The San Mateo Daily Journal is looking
for ambitious interns who are eager to
jump into the business arena with both
feet and hands. Learn the ins and outs
of the newspaper and media industries.
This position will provide valuable
experience for your bright future.
Email resume
info@smdailyjournal.com
HOME CARE AIDES
Multiple shifts to meet your needs. Great
pay & benefits, Sign-on bonus, 1yr exp
required.
Matched Caregivers (650)839-2273,
(408)280-7039 or (888)340-2273
110 Employment
COMPUTER -
Job Title: PRODUCT MANAGER
Job Location: San Mateo, CA
Requirements: MS or equiv. in CS, IT,
Telecom, etc. + 2 yrs.
exp. reqd. (or BS + 5).
Exp. w/ Unix, Linux,
PSTN, VoIP (SIP, RTP,
SDP, etc.), Enterprise
PBX/Centrex, IP Network-
ing & Networking Equip-
ment reqd.
Mail Resume: RingCentral, Inc.
Attn: HR Dept.
1400 Fashion Island Blvd,
7th Floor
San Mateo, CA 94404.
HOUSECLEANERS FOR HIRE
No nights, no weekends
Call (650)369-6243
110 Employment
NEWSPAPER INTERNS
JOURNALISM
The Daily Journal is looking for in-
terns to do entry level reporting, re-
search, updates of our ongoing fea-
tures and interviews. Photo interns al-
so welcome.
We expect a commitment of four to
eight hours a week for at least four
months. The internship is unpaid, but
intelligent, aggressive and talented in-
terns have progressed in time into
paid correspondents and full-time re-
porters.
College students or recent graduates
are encouraged to apply. Newspaper
experience is preferred but not neces-
sarily required.
Please send a cover letter describing
your interest in newspapers, a resume
and three recent clips. Before you ap-
ply, you should familiarize yourself
with our publication. Our Web site:
www.smdailyjournal.com.
Send your information via e-mail to
news@smdailyjournal.com or by reg-
ular mail to 800 S. Claremont St #210,
San Mateo CA 94402.
WAREHOUSE POSITION -
Good Pay, Full Benefits,
Monday thru Friday. 7:00-3:30 or 3:30 to
Midnight, Apply in person 9:00-3:00.
Merrills Packaging, 1529 Rollins Rd.,
BURLINGAME
110 Employment
RETAIL -
RETAIL ASSISTANAT
MANAGER
Benefits-Bonus-No Nights!
650-367-6500 FX 367-6400
jobs@jewelryexchange.com
129 Cemetery Plots
FOR SALE - Prime cemetery property at:
Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo
California, Sunset Circle lot 44 section B
space 2 Single plot $18,000
contact Lillian Lemus (916)435-1547
203 Public Notices
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #261928
The following person is doing business
as: Clean Coin Laundry, 498 San Mateo
Ave, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066 is hereby
registered by the following owner: Tan-
foran Laundrymat Inc., CA. The business
is conducted by a Corporation. The reg-
istrants commenced to transact business
under the FBN on.
/s/ Christina Lee/
This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk on 08/14/2014. (Pub-
lished in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
08/18/14, 08/25/14, 09/01/14, 09/08/14).
210 Lost & Found
FOUND - silver locket on May 6, Crest-
view and Club Dr. Call to describe:
(650)598-0823
FOUND: KEYS (3) on ring with 49'ers
belt clip. One is car key to a Honda.
Found in Home Depot parking lot in San
Carlos on Sunday 2/23/14.
Call 650 490-0921 - Leave message if no
answer.
FOUND: RING Silver color ring found
on 1/7/2014 in Burlingame. Parking Lot
M (next to Dethrone). Brand inscribed.
Gary @ (650)347-2301
LOST AFRICAN GRAY PARROT -
(415)377-0859 REWARD!
LOST DOG-SMALL TERRIER-$5000
REWARD Norfolk Terrier missing from
Woodside Rd near High Rd on Dec 13.
Violet is 11mths, 7lbs, tan, female, no
collar, microchipped. Please help bring
her home! (650)568-9642
LOST GOLD Cross at Carlmont Shop-
ping Center, by Lunardis market
(Reward) (415)559-7291
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Join the Daily Journal Event marketing
team as a Sales and Business Development
Specialist. Duties include sales and
customer service of event sponsorships,
partners, exhibitors and more. Interface
and interact with local businesses to
enlist participants at the Daily Journals
ever expanding inventory of community
events such as the Senior Showcase,
Family Resource Fair, Job Fairs, and
more. You will also be part of the project
management process. But rst and
foremost, we will rely on you for sales
and business development.
This is one of the fastest areas of the
Daily Journal, and we are looking to grow
the team.
Must have a successful track record of
sales and business development.
TELEMARKETING/INSIDE SALES
We are looking for a telemarketing whiz,
who can cold call without hesitation and
close sales over the phone. Experience
preferred. Must have superior verbal,
phone and written communication skills.
Computer prociency is also required.
Self-management and strong business
intelligence also a must.
To apply for either position,
please send info to
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SALES
210 Lost & Found
LOST GOLD WATCH - with brown lizard
strap. Unique design. REWARD! Call
(650)326-2772.
LOST SET OF CAR KEYS near Millbrae
Post Office on June 18, 2013, at 3:00
p.m. Reward! Call (650)692-4100
LOST: SMALL diamond cross, silver
necklace with VERY sentimental
meaning. Lost in San Mateo 2/6/12
(650)578-0323.
LOST: MENS WEDDING BAND plain
gold, , engraving inside band. Last seen
downtown San Carlos. REWARD Please
call (650)591-2720
Books
16 BOOKS on History of WWII Excellent
condition. $95 all obo, (650)345-5502
50 SHADES of Grey Trilogy, Excellent
Condition $25. (650)615-0256
BOOK "LIFETIME" WW1 $12.,
(408)249-3858
BOOKS, PAPERBACK/HARD cover,
Coonts, Higgins, Thor, Follet, Brown,
more $20.00 for 60 books,
(650)578-9208
JONATHAN KELLERMAN - Hardback
books, (5) $3. each, (650)341-1861
TIME LIFE Nature Books, great condition
19 different books. $5.00 each OBO
(650)580-4763
295 Art
ALASKAN SCENE painting 40" high 53"
wide includes matching frame $99 firm
(650)592-2648
ALASKAN SCENE painting 40" high 53"
wide includes matching frame $99 firm
(650)592-2648
BOB TALBOT Marine Lithograph (Sign-
ed Framed 24x31 Like New. $99.
(650)572-8895
LANDSCAPE PICTURES (3) hand
painted 25" long 21" wide, wooden
frame, $60 for all 3, (650)201-9166
POSTER, LINCOLN, advertising Honest
Ale, old stock, green and black color.
$15. (650)348-5169
296 Appliances
CHEFMATE TOASTER oven, brand
new, bakes, broils, toasts, adjustable
temperature. $25 OBO. (650)580-4763
OMELETTE MAKER $10. also hot pock-
ets, etc. EZ clean 650-595-3933
296 Appliances
PONDEROSA WOOD STOVE, like
new, used one load for only 14 hours.
$1,200. Call (650)333-4400
RADIATOR HEATER, oil filled, electric,
1500 watts $25. (650)504-3621
RED DEVIL VACUUM CLEANER - $25.,
(650)593-0893
ROCKET GRILL Brand new indoor grill.
Cooks fast with no mess. $70 OBO.
(650)580-4763
SANYO MINI REFRIGERATOR- $40.,
(415)346-6038
SANYO REFRIGERATOR with size 33
high & 20" wide in very good condition
$85. 650-756-9516.
SEARS KENMORE sewing machine in a
good cabinet style, running smoothly
$99. 650-756-9516.
297 Bicycles
GIRLS BIKE 18 Pink, Looks New, Hard-
ly Used $80 (650)293-7313
MAGNA 26 Female Bike, like brand
new cond $80. (650)756-9516. Daly City
298 Collectibles
1920'S AQUA Glass Beaded Flapper
Purse (drawstring bag) & Faux Pearl
Flapper Collar. $50. 650-762-6048
1940 VINTAGE telephone bench maple
antiques collectibles $75 (650)755-9833
1982 PRINT 'A Tune Off The Top Of My
Head' 82/125 $80 (650) 204-0587
2 VINTAGE Light Bulbs circa 1905. Edi-
son Mazda Lamps. Both still working -
$50 (650)-762-6048
ARMY SHIRT, long sleeves, with pock-
ets. XL $15 each (408)249-3858
CASINO CHIP Collection Original Chips
from various casinos $99 obo
(650)315-3240
COLORIZED TERRITORIAL Quarters
uncirculated with Holder $15/all,
(408)249-3858
JOE MONTANA signed authentic retire-
ment book, $39., (650)692-3260
MEMORABILIA CARD COLLECTION,
large collection, Marilyn Monroe, James
Dean, John Wayne and hundreds more.
$3,300/obo.. Over 50% off
(650)319-5334.
SCHILLER HIPPIE poster, linen, Sparta
graphics 1968. Mint condition. $600.00.
(650)701-0276
TEA POTS - (6) collectables, good con-
dition, $10. each, (650)571-5899
299 Computers
1982 TEXAS Instruments TI-99/4A com-
puter, new condition, complete accesso-
ries, original box. $75. (650)676-0974
300 Toys
K'NEX BUILDING ideas $30.
(650)622-6695
LEGO DUPLO Set ages 1 to 5. $30
(650)622-6695
PILGRIM DOLLS, 15 boy & girl, new,
from Harvest Festival, adorable $25 650-
345-3277
PINK BARBIE 57 Chevy Convertible
28" long (sells on E-Bay for $250) in box
$49 (650)591-9769
RADIO CONTROL car; Jeep with off
road with equipment $99 OBO
(650)851-0878
SMALL WOOD dollhouse 4 furnished
rooms. $35. (650)558-8142
STEP 2 sandbox Large with cover $25
(650)343-4329
300 Toys
TOY - Barney interactive activity, musical
learning, talking, great for the car, $16.
obo, (650)349-6059
302 Antiques
1912 COFFEE Percolator Urn. perfect
condition includes electric cord $85.
(415)565-6719
ANTIQUE CRYSTAL/ARCADE Coffee
Grinder. $80. 650-596-0513
ANTIQUE ITALIAN lamp 18 high, $70
(650)387-4002
ANTIQUE KILIM RUNNER woven zig
zag design 7' by 6" by 4' $99.,
(650)580-3316
ANTIQUE OLD Copper Wash Tub, 30 x
12 x 13 with handles, $65 (650)591-3313
CASH REGISTER approximate 1930
Solid Oak Document Container with 59"
height; 33"width; 17" deep with compart-
ments. Best Offer.(650)348-3300
MAHOGANY ANTIQUE Secretary desk,
72 x 40 , 3 drawers, Display case, bev-
elled glass, $700. (650)766-3024
OLD VINTAGE Wooden Sea Captains
Tool Chest 35 x 16 x 16, $65
(650)591-3313
STERLING SILVER loving cup 10" circa
with walnut base 1912 $65
(650)520-3425
303 Electronics
46 MITSUBISHI Projector TV, great
condition. $400. (650)261-1541.
BLUE NINTENDO DS Lite. Hardly used.
$70 OBO. (760) 996-0767
BLUETOOTH WITH CHARGER - like
new, $20., (415)410-5937
COMBO COLOR T.V. 24in. Toshiba with
DVD VHS Flat Screen Remote. $95. Cell
number: (650)580-6324
COMBO COLOR T.V. Panasonic with
VHS and Radio - Color: White - 2001
$25. Cell number: (650)580-6324
FLIP CAMCORDER $50. (650)583-2767
JVC - DVD Player and video cassette re-
corder. NEW. $80. (650)345-5502
LEFT-HAND ERGONOMIC keyboard
with 'A-shape' key layout Num pad, $20
(650)204-0587
OLD STYLE 32 inch Samsung TV. Free
with pickup. Call 650-871-5078.
SET OF 3 wireless phones all for $50
(650)342-8436
SONY PROJECTION TV 48" with re-
mote good condition $99 (650)345-1111
WESTINGHOUSE 32 Flatscreen TV,
model#SK32H240S, with HDMI plug in
and remote, excellent condition. Two
available, $175 each. (650)400-4174
304 Furniture
2 END Tables solid maple '60's era
$40/both. (650)670-7545
3 PIECE cocktail table with 2 end tables,
glass tops. good condition, $99.
(650)574-4021l
BATHTUB SEAT, electric. Bathmaster
2000. Enables in and out of bath safe-
ly.$99 650-375-1414
BURGUNDY VELVET reupholstered vin-
tage chair. $75. Excellent condition.
650-861-0088
CHAIRS 2 Blue Good Condition $50
OBO (650)345-5644
CHAIRS, WITH Chrome Frame, Brown
Vinyl seats $15.00 each. (650)726-5549
COMPUTER DESK $25 , drawer for key-
board, 40" x 19.5" (619)417-0465
DINING ROOM SET - table, four chairs,
lighted hutch, $500. all, (650)296-3189
304 Furniture
COUCH, LEATHER, Dark brown, L
shaped, rarely used, excellent condition.
* SOLD *
DISPLAY CABINET 72x 21 x39 1/2
High Top Display, 2 shelves in rear $99
(650)591-3313
DRESSER (5 drawers) 43" H x 36" W
$40. (650)756-9516 DC.
DRUM TABLE - brown, perfect condi-
tion, nice design, with storage, $45.,
(650)345-1111
DURALINER ROCKING CHAIR, Maple
Finish, Cream Cushion w matching otto-
man $70 (650)583-4943.
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER with
shelves for books, pure oak. Purchased
for $750. Sell for $99. (650)348-5169
FREE SOFA and love seat set. good
condtion (650)630-2329
GRACO 40" x28"x28" kid pack 'n play
exc $40 (650) 756-9516 Daly City
KITCHEN CABINETS - 3 metal base
kitchen cabinets with drawers and wood
doors, $99., (650)347-8061
LAWN CHAIRS (4) White, plastic, $8.
each, (415)346-6038
LIVING & Dining Room Sets. Mission
Style, Trestle Table w/ 2 leafs & 6
Chairs, Like new $600 obo
(831)768-1680
LOUNGE CHAIRS - 2 new, with cover &
plastic carring case & headrest, $35.
each, (650)592-7483
LOVE SEAT, Upholstered pale yellow
floral $99. (650)574-4021
MIRROR, SOLID OAK. 30" x 19 1/2",
curved edges; beautiful. $85.00 OBO.
Linda 650 366-2135.
OAK BOOKCASE, 30"x30" x12". $25.
(650)726-6429
OCCASIONAL, END or Sofa Table. $25.
Solid wood in excellent condition. 20" x
22". (650)861-0088.
OTTOMANS, LIGHT blue, dark blue,
Storage, Versatile, Removable cover,
$25. for both OBO. (650)580-4763
OUTDOOR WOOD SCREEN - new $80
obo Retail $130 (650)873-8167
304 Furniture
PAPASAN CHAIRS (2) -with cushions
$45. each set, (650)347-8061
PEDESTAL SINK $25 (650)766-4858
PIANO AND various furniture pieces,
golf bag. $100-$300 Please call for info
(650)740-0687
PORTABLE JEWELRY display case
wood, see through lid $45. 25 x 20 x 4 in-
ches. (650)592-2648.
ROCKING CHAIR fine light, oak condi-
tion with pads, $85.OBO 650 369 9762
ROCKING CHAIR Great condition,
1970s style, dark brown, wooden,
suede cushion, photo availble, $99.,
(650)716-3337
ROCKING CHAIR, decorative wood /
armrest, it swivels rocks & rolls
$99.00.650-592-2648
ROCKING CHAIR, decorative wood /
armrest, it swivels rocks & rolls
$99.00.650-592-2648
SOFA - excelleNT condition. 8 ft neutral
color $99 OBO (650)345-5644
SOLID WOOD BOOKCASE 33 x 78
with flip bar ask $75 obo (650)743-4274
STEREO CABINET walnut w/3 black
shelves 16x 22x42. $30, 650-341-5347
STURDY OAK TV or End Table. $35.
Very good condition. 30" x 24".
(650)861-0088
TEA/ UTILITY Cart, $15. (650)573-7035,
(650)504-6057
TEAK CABINET 28"x32", used for ster-
eo equipment $25. (650)726-6429
TRUNDLE BED - Single with wheels,
$40., (650)347-8061
TV STAND brown. $40.00 OBO
(650) 995-0012
VIDEO CENTER 38 inches H 21 inches
W still in box $45., (408)249-3858
WALL CLOCK - 31 day windup, 26
long, $99 (650)592-2648
WALNUT CHEST, small (4 drawer with
upper bookcase $50. (650)726-6429
WHITE 5 Drawer dresser.Excellent con-
dition. Moving. Must sell $90.00 OBO
(650) 995-0012
304 Furniture
WOOD - wall Unit - 30" long x 6' tall x
17.5" deep. $90. (650)631-9311
WOOD BOOKCASE unit - good condi-
tion $65.00 (650)504-6058
WOOD FURNITURE- one end table and
coffee table. In good condition. $30
OBO. (760)996-0767.
306 Housewares
"PRINCESS HOUSE decorator urn
"Vase" cream with blue flower 13 inch H
$25., (650)868-0436
COFFEE MAKER, Makes 4 cups $12,
(650)368-3037
COOKING POTS (2) stainless steel,
temperature resistent handles, 21/2 & 4
gal. $5. (650) 574-3229.
COOLER/WARMER, UNOPENED, Wor-
thy Mini Fridge/warmer, portable, handle,
plug, white $30.00 (650) 578 9208
ELECTRIC FAN Wind Machine 20in.
Portable Round Plastic Adjustable $35
Cell Number (650)580-6324
HOUSE HEATER Excellent condition.
Works great. Must sell. $30.00 OBO
(650) 995-0012
NEW FLOURESCENT lights, ten T-12
tubes, only $25 all 650-595-3933
PERSIAN TEA set for 8. Including
spoon, candy dish, and tray. Gold Plated.
$100. (650) 867-2720
QUEENSIZE BEDSPREAD w/2 Pillow
Shams (print) $30.00 (650)341-1861
SINGER ELECTRONIC sewing machine
model #9022. Cord, foot controller
included. $99 O.B.O. (650)274-9601 or
(650)468-6884
SOLID TEAK floor model 16 wine rack
with turntable $60. (650)592-7483
VACUUM EXCELLENT condition. Works
great.Moving. Must sell. $35.00 OBO
(650) 995-0012
307 Jewelry & Clothing
LADIES GLOVES - gold lame' elbow
length gloves, size 7.5, $15. new,
(650)868-0436
24
ACROSS
1 Arctic hazards
6 Artist Chagall
10 Washington MLB
team
14 To no __:
useless
15 Monkey see,
monkey do sort
16 Law & Order:
SVU actor
17 1962 hit by The 4
Seasons
20 Bar pint
21 Need for an
Olympic vault
22 Additional
assessment
23 Note after fa
24 In the matter of
25 Underpass
drainage
channels
30 Dramatic unit
divided into
scenes
33 Dizzying painting
genre
34 Childlike sci-fi
people
35 __ Lee: dessert
brand
36 Ankle-length skirt
37 Provide, as with
a quality
38 Star Trek:
T.N.G. counselor
39 Radar image
40 Sidewalk stand
drinks
41 Empty stomach
sound
42 Sizzling sound
43 Products with
Walgreens on
the label, say
45 Marquee name
46 Like veggies
served with dip
47 How-to
handbook
50 Ballroom blunder
52 Key lime __
55 Target
convenience,
and a hint to the
first words of 17-,
25- and 43-
Across
58 Against
59 In your dreams
60 Turn loose
61 Zap with a stun
gun
62 Designer
Schiaparelli
63 Makes simpler
DOWN
1 Ali __
2 Rotten to the
core
3 Extreme anger
4 Band booking
5 Exit without
fanfare
6 Retail complex
7 Cathedral
section
8 Wine list
heading
9 Transverse
railroad timber
10 The N in TNT
11 Money in the
bank: Abbr.
12 Trillion: Pref.
13 Underworld river
18 Throw of the
dice
19 Darn it!
23 Direction to a
pharmacist,
briefly
24 Stir up
25 Total failures
26 October
birthstones
27 Horizontal graph
line
28 Ballpark hot dog
seller, e.g.
29 Church leader
30 Vice President
Burr
31 Ballpark throng
32 Coin toss call
35 Soda-sipping aid
37 What bachelors
often do at
mealtime
41 Struggle (with)
43 Sports page
datum
44 Vigor
45 Wake Up, Little
__: Everly
Brothers hit
47 Protective trench
48 The King and I
role
49 Acrobat
catchers
50 Cookbook amts.
51 Perlman of
Cheers
52 La Brea Tar __
53 Picnic
playwright
54 They may clash
on a set
56 D.C. regular
57 Podded plant
By Gail Grabowski and Bruce Venzke
(c)2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC
08/18/14
08/18/14
ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE:
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle
Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis
xwordeditor@aol.com
308 Tools
AIR COMPRESSOR, 60 gallon, 2-stage
DeVilbiss. Very heavy. **SOLD**
BOSTITCH 16 gage Finish nailer Model
SB 664FN $99 (650)359-9269
CIRCULAR SKILL saw "craftman"7/1/4"
heavy duty never used in box $45.
(650)992-4544
CRACO 395 SP-PRO, electronic paint
sprayer.Commercial grade. Used only
once. $600/obo. (650)784-3427
CRAFTMAN JIG Saw 3.9 amp. with vari-
able speeds $65 (650)359-9269
CRAFTMAN RADIAL SAW, with cabinet
stand, $200 Cash Only, (650)851-1045
CRAFTSMAN 3/4 horse power 3,450
RPM $60 (650)347-5373
CRAFTSMAN 6" bench grinder $40.
(650)573-5269
CRAFTSMAN 9" Radial Arm Saw with 6"
dado set. No stand. $55 (650)341-6402
CRAFTSMAN BELT & disc sander $99.
(650)573-5269
DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power
1,725 RPM $60 (650)347-5373
HUSKY POWER inverter 750wtts.adap-
tor/cables unused AC/DC.$50.
(650)992-4544
LOG CHAIN (HEAVY DUTY) 14' $75
(650)948-0912
308 Tools
HYDRAULIC floor botle jack 10" H.
plus.Ford like new. $25.00 botlh
(650)992-4544
MICROMETER MEASUREMENT
brake/drum tool new in box
$25.(650)992-4544
WHEELBARROW. BRAND new, never
used. Wood handles. $50 or best offer.
(650) 595-4617
310 Misc. For Sale
50 FRESNEL lens $99 (650)591-8062
ARTIFICIAL FICUS TREE 6 ft. life like,
full branches. in basket $55.
(650)269-3712
ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER selectric II
good condition, needs ribbon (type
needed attached) $35 San Bruno
(650)588-1946
ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER good
condition $50., (650)878-9542
GAME "BEAT THE EXPERTS" never
used $8., (408)249-3858
GOTT 10-GAL beverage cooler $20.
(650)345-3840 leave a clear Message
HARLEY DAVIDSON black phone, per-
fect condition, $65., (650) 867-2720
ICE CHEST $15 (650)347-8061
310 Misc. For Sale
IGLOO COOLER - 3 gallon beverage
cooler, new, still in box, $15.,
(650)345-3840 leave a clear Message
KENNESAW ORIGINAL salute cannon
$30. (650)726-1037
LEATHER BRIEFCASE Stylish Black
Business Portfolio Briefcase. $20. Call
(650)888-0129
LITTLE PLAYMATE by IGLOO 10"x10",
cooler includes icepak. $20
(650)574-3229
MEDICINE CABINET - 18 X 24, almost
new, mirror, $20., (650)515-2605
NATIVITY SET, new, beautiful, ceramic,
gold-trimmed, 11-pc.,.asking: $50.
Call: 650-345-3277 /message
NEW LIVING Yoga Tape for Beginners
$8. 650-578-8306
NEW SONICARE Toothbrush in box 3e
series, rechargeable, $49 650-595-3933
OVAL MIRROR $10 (650)766-4858
SHOWER DOOR custom made 48 x 69
$70 (650)692-3260
ULTRASONIC JEWELRY Cleaning Ma-
chine Cleans jewelry, eyeglasses, den-
tures, keys. Concentrate included. $30
OBO. (650)580-4763
310 Misc. For Sale
VASE WITH flowers 2 piece good for the
Holidays, $25., (650) 867-2720
VINTAGE WHITE Punch Bowl/Serving
Bowl Set with 10 cups plus one extra
$35. (650)873-8167
WICKER PICNIC basket, mint condition,
handles, light weight, pale tan color.
$10. (650)578-9208
311 Musical Instruments
BALDWIN GRAND PIANO, 6 foot, ex-
cellent condition, $8,500/obo. Call
(510)784-2598
GUITAR AMP, Line 6-AK2-2-125. Like
new. $95.00 or BO - 650-345-7352.
GUITAR SPL effects, pedal, Boss OS-2
overdrive, distoration-new $25.00 or BO.
650-345-7352
GUITAR, BLUES effects pedal, Boss
blues driver B. D. 2. New. $25.00 or BO
- 650-345-7352
GUITAR, BLUES effects pedal, Boss
blues driver B. D. 2. New. $25.00 or BO
- 650-345-7352
GULBRANSEN BABY GRAND PIANO -
Appraised @$5450., want $3500 obo,
(650)343-4461
HAILUN PIANO for sale, brand new, ex-
cellent condition. $6,000. (650)308-5296
HAMMOND B-3 Organ and 122 Leslie
Speaker. Excellent condition. $8,500. pri-
vate owner, (650)349-1172
KEYBOARD AMP, Peavey KB 300, wks
gt $95.00 or BO - 650-345-7352
PA SYSTEM, Yamaha 8 channel hd,
Traynor spkrs.$95/OBO - 650-345-7352
ROLAND GW-7 Workstation/Keyboard,
with expression pedal, sustain pedal, and
owners manual. $500. (415)706-6216
YAMAHA PIANO, Upright, Model M-305,
$750. Call (650)572-2337
311 Musical Instruments
WURLITZER PIANO, console, 40 high,
light brown, good condition. $490.
(650)593-7001
312 Pets & Animals
AQUARIUM, MARINA Cool 10, 2.65
gallons, new pump. $20. (650)591-1500
BAMBOO BIRD Cage - very intricate de-
sign - 21"x15"x16". $50 (650)341-6402
DELUX"GLASS LIZARD cage unused ,
rock open/close window Decoration
21"Wx12"Hx8"D,$20.(650)992-4544
GECKO GLASS case 10 gal.with heat
pad, thermometer, Wheeled stand if
needed $20. (650)591-1500
PARROT CAGE, Steel, Large - approx
4 ft by 4 ft, Excellent condition $300
(650)245-4084
PARROT CAGE, Steel, Large, Excellent
Condition, $275 (650)245-4084
315 Wanted to Buy
WE BUY
Gold, Silver, Platinum
Always True & Honest values
Millbrae Jewelers
Est. 1957
400 Broadway - Millbrae
650-697-2685
316 Clothes
ALPINESTAR JEANS - Tags Attached.
Twin Stitched. Knee Protection. Never
Used! Blue/Grey Sz34 $65.
(650)357-7484
BLACK Leather pants Mrs. made in
France size 40 $99. (650)558-1975
BLACK LEATHER tap shoes 9M great
condition $99. (650)558-1975
DAINESE BOOTS - Zipper/Velcro Clo-
sure. Cushioned Ankle. Reflective Strip.
Excellent Condition! Unisex EU40 $65.
(650)357-7484
LADIES FUR Jacket (fake) size 12 good
condition $30 (650)692-3260
NIKE PULLOVER mens heavy jacket
Navy Blue & Red, Reg. price $200 sell-
ing for $59 (650)692-3260
PROM PARTY Dress, Long sleeveless
size 6, magenta, with shawl like new $40
obo (650)349-6059
VELVET DRAPE, 100% cotton, new
beautiful burgundy 82"X52" W/6"hems:
$45 (415)585-3622
VINTAGE 1970S Grecian made dress,
size 6-8, $35 (650)873-8167
317 Building Materials
30 FLUORESCENT Lamps 48" (brand
new in box) $75 for all (650)369-9762
BATHROOM VANITY, antique, with top
and sink: - $65. (650)348-6955
BRAND NEW Millgard window + frame -
$85. (650)348-6955
FLOORING - Carolina Pine, 1x3 T and
G, approximately 400+ sq. ft. $650. CAll
(415)516-4964
318 Sports Equipment
3 WHEEL golf cart by Bagboy. Used
twice, New $160 great price $65
(650)200-8935
BODY BY JAKE AB Scissor Exercise
Machine w/instructions. $50.
(650)637-0930
DIGITAL PEDOMETER, distance, calo-
ries etc. $7.50 650-595-3933
G.I. ammo can, medium, good cond.
$25.00. Call (650) 591-4553, days only.
G.I. AMMO can, small, good cond.,
$20.00. Call (650) 591-4553, days only.
HJC MOTORCYCLE Helmet, size large,
perfect cond $29 650-595-3933
IN-GROUND BASKETBALL hoop, fiber-
glass backboard, adjustable height, $80
obo 650-364-1270
MENS ROLLER Blades size 101/2 never
used $25 (650)520-3425
NORDIC TRACK Pro, $95. Call
(650)333-4400
POWER PLUS Exercise Machine $99
(650)368-3037
SOCCER BALL, unopened, unused,
Yellow, pear shaped, unique. $5.
(650)578 9208
TWO SPOTTING Scopes, Simmons and
Baraska, $80 for both (650)579-0933
VINTAGE ENGLISH ladies ice skates -
up to size 7-8, $40., (650)873-8167
WET SUIT - medium size, $95., call for
info (650)851-0878
WOMEN'S LADY Cougar gold iron set
set - $25. (650)348-6955
Building
Customer
Satisfaction
New Construction
Additions
Remodels
Green Building
Specialists
Technology Solutions for
Building and Living
Locally owned in Belmont
650-832-1673
www. tekhomei nc. com
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Cleaning
322 Garage Sales
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in your local newspaper.
Call (650)344-5200
335 Garden Equipment
2 FLOWER pots with Gardenia's both for
$20 (650)369-9762
340 Camera & Photo Equip.
SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-T-50 - 7.2 MP
digital camera (black) with case, $175.,
(650)208-5598
YASAHICA 108 model 35mm SLR Cam-
era with flash and 2 zoom lenses $79
(415)971-7555
345 Medical Equipment
WALKER - brand new, $20., SSF,
(415)410-5937
WALKER WITH basket $30. Invacare
Excellent condition (650)622-6695
WHEEL CHAIR asking $75 OBO
(650)834-2583
WHEEL CHAIR, heavy duty, wide, excel-
lent condition. $99.(650)704-7025
379 Open Houses
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LISTINGS
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Reach over 76,500
potential home buyers &
renters a day,
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380 Real Estate Services
HOMES & PROPERTIES
The San Mateo Daily Journals
weekly Real Estate Section.
Look for it
every Friday and Weekend
to find information on fine homes
and properties throughout
the local area.
470 Rooms
HIP HOUSING
Non-Profit Home Sharing Program
San Mateo County
(650)348-6660
470 Rooms
Rooms For Rent
Travel Inn, San Carlos
$49.- $59.daily + tax
$294.-$322. weekly + tax
Clean Quiet Convenient
Cable TV, WiFi & Private Bathroom
Microwave and Refrigerator & A/C
950 El Camino Real San Carlos
(650) 593-3136
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620 Automobiles
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CHEVY HHR 08 - Grey, spunky car
loaded, even seat warmers, $9,500.
(408)807-6529.
DODGE 99 Van, Good Condition,
$2,800 OBO (650)481-5296
HONDA 96 LX SD Parts Car, all power,
complete, runs. $1000 OBO, Jimmie
Cassey (650)271-1056 or
(650)481-5296 - Joe Fusilier
MERCEDES 06 C230 - 6 cylinder, navy
blue, 60K miles, 2 year warranty,
$18,000, (650)455-7461
625 Classic Cars
FORD 63 THUNDERBIRD Hardtop, 390
engine, Leather Interior. Will consider
$6,500 /OBO (650)364-1374
630 Trucks & SUVs
DODGE 01 DURANGO, V-8 SUV, 1
owner, dark blue, CLEAN! $5,000/obo.
Call (650)492-1298
635 Vans
67 INTERNATIONAL Step Van 1500,
Typical UPS type size. $1,950/OBO,
(650)364-1374
FORD E150 VAN, 2007, 56k miles, al-
most perfect! $12,000 (650)591-8062
640 Motorcycles/Scooters
1973 FXE Harley Shovel Head 1400cc
stroked & balanced motor. Runs perfect.
Low milage, $6,600 Call (650)369-8013
BMW 03 F650 GS, $3899 OBO. Call
650-995-0003
HARLEY DAVIDSON 04 Heritage Soft
Tail ONLY 5,400 miles. $11,000. Call
(650)342-6342.
MOTORCYCLE GLOVES - Excellent
condition, black leather, $35. obo,
(650)223-7187
MOTORCYCLE SADDLEBAGS sales,
with mounting hardware $35.
(650)670-2888
650 RVs
COLEMAN LARAMIE pop-up camper,
Excellent Condition, $2750. Call
(415)515-6072
670 Auto Service
YAO'S AUTO SERVICES
(650)598-2801
Oil Change Special $24.99
most cars
San Carlos Smog Check
(650)593-8200
Cash special $26.75 plus cert.
96 & newer
1098 El Camino Real San Carlos
670 Auto Parts
AUTO REFRIGERATION gauges. R12
and R132 new, professional quality $50.
(650)591-6283
CAR TOWchain 9' $35 (650)948-0912
HONDA SPARE tire 13" $25
(415)999-4947
SHOP MANUALS 2 1955 Pontiac
manual, 4 1984 Ford/Lincoln manuals, 1
gray marine diesel manual $40
(650)583-5208
SHOP MANUALS for GM Suv's
Year 2002 all for $40 (650)948-0912
SNOW CHAIN cables made by Shur
Grip - brand new-never used. In the
original case. $25 650-654-9252.
SNOW CHAINS metal cambell brand
never used 2 sets multi sizes $20 each
obo (650)591-6842
USED BIG O 4 tires, All Terrain
245/70R16, $180 (650)579-0933
680 Autos Wanted
Wanted 62-75 Chevrolets
Novas, running or not
Parts collection etc.
So clean out that garage
Give me a call
Joe 650 342-2483
Cabinetry
FOR YOUR CABINET NEEDS
" TRUST EXPERIENCE"
FOCAL POINT KITCHENS & BATH
Modular & Custom cabinets
Over 30 Years in Business !
1222 So. El Camino Real
San Mateo
(650)345-0355
www.focalpointkitchens.com
Contractors
MENA PLASTERING
Interior and Exterior
Lath and Plaster/Stucco
All kinds of textures
35+ years experience
(415)420-6362
CA Lic #625577
Concrete
ASP CONCRETE
LANDSCAPING
All kinds of Concrete
Retaining Wall Tree Service
Roofing Fencing
New Lawns
Free Estimates
(650)544-1435 (650)834-4495
Concrete
by Greenstarr
Rambo
Concrete
Works
Walkways
Driveways
Patios
Colored
Aggregate
Block Walls
Retaining walls
Stamped Concrete
Ornamental concrete
Swimming pool removal
Tom 650.834.2365
Licensed Bonded and Insured
www.yardboss.net
Since 1985 License # 752250
Construction
Construction
MOE
CONSTRUCTION
Remodels- Kitchen,
Bath, New Addtions
Foundation - Driveway,
Concrete, Paver Stones
Retaining Wall - Hawai-
ian Rock Walls, Blocks,
Brick Walls
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Free Estimates
(415)215-8899
DEVOE
CONSTRUCTION
Kitchen & Bath
Remodeling
Belmont/Castro Valley, CA
(650) 318-3993
LEMUS CONSTRUCTION
(650)271-3955
Dry Rot Decks Fences
Handyman Painting
Bath Remodels & much more
Based in N. Peninsula
Free Estimates ... Lic# 913461
OSULLIVAN
CONSTRUCTION
New Construction,
Remodeling,
Kitchen/Bathrooms,
Decks/ Fences
(650)589-0372
Licensed and Insured
Lic. #589596
REMODELING
Chad Heeley
(650)892-8300
David Blum
(650)207-3559
Lic#676437
Decks & Fences
MARSH FENCE
& DECK CO.
State License #377047
Licensed Insured Bonded
Fences - Gates - Decks
Stairs - Retaining Walls
10-year guarantee
Quality work w/reasonable prices
Call for free estimate
(650)571-1500
VICTOR FENCES
and House Painting
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Power Washing
Driveways Sidewalks Gutters
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(650)583-1270
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Draperies
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650-322-9288
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(650)515-1123
Gardening
KEEP YOUR LAWN
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Time to Aerate your lawn
We also do seed/sod of lawns
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Sprinklers and irrigation
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Is spinal decompression an effective, long term solution for
patients with herniated Discs, degenerated discs
sciatica, and chronic neck and back pain?
Is it Eective without drugs, pills, shots, surgery or chiropractic?
Hilma was scheduled for Surgery for a herniated disc that
occurred when she bent over to pick up some luggage. A
back specialist took an MRI which showed
a herniated disc that was pinching on the L5 nerve root
causing excruciating pain down her right leg accompanied
by numbness, tingling and a hot poker feeling. Walking
was almost unbearable and a wheel chair was the only way
she could get around for two months. She tried a round
of epidurals that wore o within a day or two. She tried
some high dosage prescription pain pills with only an
upset stomach to show for it. Her specialist said Your
only option at this point is surgery. He scheduled her for
surgery 3 days later. However, Hilma didnt want surgery.
Many of her friends had undergone surgery with no or
minimal results. So Hilma began to get on the Internet and
nd every possible non-surgical option for a herniated disc.
It seems as if everyone is talking about revolutionary, new
spinal decompression for neck and back pain. More than
7,000 neurosurgeons, physical therapists, medical doctors,
and chiropractors have added spinal decompression over the
last 10 years. More than 10 research articles support up to
80%eectiveness with even the toughest of cases. And now
even other countries are getting in on the action as spinal
decompression becomes the worldwide go to treatment
for neck and back
pain. Listen to how one medical doctor helped not only
himself but also his patients.
I was amazed at the results. I was astounded. I have now
treated hundreds of patients including myself and am
continually impressed with the results. Dr. Donald Bailey,
M.D., Pain Management, Savannah, GA
Why All the Fuss?
Simple. Hundreds of thousands of successfully treated
spinal decompression patients might say that spinal
decompression was nothing short of a miracle. It has been
called a Godsend, life changing, miracu-
lous, and even the best decision I ever made. Tese
mounting spinal decompression success stories are from
patients who have helped nd relief from back pain even
after everything else failed, sometimes even after failed back
surgeries. Celebrities, CEOs, Professional Athletes, patients
into their nineties, and even medical doctors themselves all
seem to know something that the general public still may
not be aware of.
The Controversy
Te controversy isnt over whether spinal decompression
works. Hundreds of thousands of happy patients agree
on that. Te controversy is tting alternative medical
practices into a model dominated over the years by
pharmaceutical pills, shots, physical therapy and surgery.
Until recently patients like Hilma thought these were the
only options. Patients complain every day that they dont
want to take pills because of some potentially nasty side
eects. Shots tend to be temporary and patients know
that simply disabling your body from telling you not to
do something in order to not make it worse is probably
not something you want to disable. Tey say, I want to
actually FIX the problem, not just mask it.
The Breakthrough
Because of these concerns doctors, engineers, and
researchers have spent the last 15 years searching for a
non-invasive, non-surgical, pill free, clinically proven way
to actually x the growing epidemic of neck and back pain
and not just mask the symptoms. So its no surprise that
when research began mounting showing up to 80% success
rates, long term eectiveness and not just temporary relief
from researchers and institutions such as doctors from
Mayo Clinic and researchers at John Hopkins, it created a
serious stir.
The Revolution
Te machine that was the subject of these research ndings
is called spinal decompression and is now being oered
by thousands of clinics all over the world. In fact some
believe that there will come a day when EVERY back pain
specialist, physical therapist and chiropractor will have a spinal
decompression table because thats how eective this treatment
really is. One Orthopedics Surgeon has even been quoted
as saying, As an orthopedic surgeon and peer reviewer, I see
many patients who are signicantly worse after back surgery.
In many cases I believe that if they had been treated with
spinal decompression before surgery they would have resolved
completely. Dr. Howard Berkowitz, M.D., Orthopedist,
Atlanta, GA. Many clinics have even added up to
10 spinal decompression tables just to keep up with the
demand of the happy, successful, life changing results
of their local patients. Tis treat ment has gone from a
medical doctor just wanting to x his own back pain to a
full blown phenomenon. Even the United States patent
oce has added several patents for spinal decompression
equipment to protect the technology from imitators.
Now, thanks to revolutionary spinal decompression
technology patients are saying goodbye to 10, 20 even 30
years of back pain with this comfortable, safe, non-surgical
back and neck pain option. Luckily Hilma was one of
those. Hear what she had to say. I was three days from
having back surgery when I saw an ad the newspaper.
I came down to the oce and the Doctors explained
everything.
Te Drs put me on the Decompression Table and only 3
weeks later my back and leg feel wonderful. No more pain
pills or emergency room visits for me. I cannot say enough
about Spinal Decompression! I recommend it to anyone
with back or neck pain.
Is It Worth It?
Many patients would say that a treatment with almost no
side eects that is non-surgical and doesnt involve highly
addictive pills with lots of side eects is a no-brainer.
However, make no mistake about it the established
medical community (and of course they know everything)
will say that pills, shots and surgery are all the options
patients need. But theres no denying that hundreds of
thousands of happy patients that had tried everything else
and failed and then got life changing relief from sometimes
even only a couple of safe spinal decompression treatments,
couldnt be wrong. Frankly I think after 10+ years of success
spinal decompression is not only here to stay. But may
even become the worlds new leader in the treatment of
back and neck pain. Will this new therapy put spinal
surgeons out of business????
So Whats the Catch?
Dr. Brian Self, one of the nations leading spinal decom-
pression specialists says, Tere are 3. First, whil e spinal
decompression is far less expensive than surgery, the
treatments are not always covered by insurance. Luckily the
treatments are aordable and most clinics oer nancing
and discount programs.
Second, some patients will require up to 8 weeks of
treatments. While many patients get signicant relief after
the rst week of treatments, some patients may require up
to 6-8 weeks of care to see maximum results depending on
the patients health, severity, duration of symptoms, and
social factors such as diabetes, obesity, smoking and others.
And last but not least some patients do not qualify for this
program. Patients such as pregnant women, spinal cancer
patients, patients with aortic aneurysms and a
few other conditions do not qualify. Check with your
doctor to see if your condition would qualify for spinal
decompression treatments.
How Can I Find Out If Spinal
Decompression is Right For Me?
Bay Area Disc Centers is one of the few prestigious clin-
ics in the Bay Area now oering spinal decompression
treatments. Call one of our 3 oces today to see if you
qualify for spinal decompression treatments for a herniated,
bulging or degenerated disc, sciatica or chronic neck or
lower back pain.
Call (855) 240-3472 in Campbell,
(855) 257-3472 in San Mateo, or
(855) 322-3472 in Palo Alto.
Visit us online at www.BayAreaBackPain.com.
Everyones talking about it.
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