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Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014 Vol XV, Edition 111

Couple gives to those in need for the holidays


High school sweethearts give to homeless on Christmas Eve
By Samantha Weigel
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

When high school sweethearts


Alexandra Collins and Jesse Lee
begin their holiday shopping
three months in advance, theyre
not picking a few gifts for close
friends and family, theyre buying
with nearly 80 homeless people in
mind.
For the ninth year, the married
25-year-olds will truck dozens of
delicately assembled gift bags to
San Francisco to pass out to the
needy on Christmas Eve. A family
affair, Collins and Lee have taken

My parents always said:


Were so lucky. We should always give
back to people when youre fortunate yourself.
Alexandra Collins

charge of the annual charity that


typically includes parents, her
sister and aunt and is paid for
entirely out-of-pocket.
This year is bittersweet as
Collins mother, who instilled in
her the giving spirit, passed away
in July.
My parents always said: Were
so lucky. We should always give

back to people when youre fortunate yourself, Collin said. Im a


grad student, I have loans up to my
ears ... but I consider myself lucky
in a lot of ways and thats what
motivates me to keep doing it.
The Montara resident said her
efforts have grown over the years,

See GIVING, Page 18

SAMANTHA WEIGEL/DAILY JOURNAL

Alexandra Collins and her husband Jesse Lee spend Monday night putting
together food theyll pass out along with blankets, socks, soaps and more
to 80 homeless individuals in San Francisco on Christmas Eve.

Assistant city
manager to
leave Millbrae
Steve Toler relocating to Oregon
By Angela Swartz
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

After nearly two decades of service for local city governments on


the Peninsula, Millbrae City
Manager Steve Toler is hanging up
his hat and heading north.
Toler, 49, acted as assistant city
manager in Millbrae for six
months, however, before that he
worked for Foster City for 17
years. There, he served as assistant
city manager before resigning in
May. Now, hes moving to Oregon

and will work


for a consulting
firm that serves
local governments.
We decided
we love that
area and I have
no real interest
in retiring in
Steve Toler
the Bay Area,
he said. I had to give up my position. Im going to very much miss
being here. Weve been here all of

See TOLER, Page 18

Revelations in Martins Beach case


Property owners attorneys argue cause for new trial
By Samantha Weigel
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

What an exciting way to open the high school sports


calendar, with the fall season totaling nine Central Coast
Section champions from San Mateo County teams and/or
individuals. This week, the San Mateo Daily Journal honors
the best individual performances with our traditional
Athletes of the Season selections. SEE SPORTS PAGE 11

Attorneys fighting to keep


Martins Beach closed to the
public revealed their arguments
for a new trial Monday by outlining trespassing accusations and
claiming the passage of a local
senators legislation conflicts
with a San Mateo County
Superior Court judges ruling to

Vinod Khosla

reopen
the
property.
The yearslong
saga pitting the
rights of the
public to access
the
coast
against
techmogul property
owner
Vinod
Khosla
has

See BEACH, Page 18

FOR THE RECORD

Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

THE DAILY JOURNAL

Thought for the Day


Christmas is the day
that holds all time together.
Alexander Smith, Scottish poet and essayist (1830-1867)

This Day in History

1913

73 people, most of them children,


died in a crush of panic after someone
falsely called out Fire! during a
Christmas party for striking miners
and their families at the Italian Hall in
Calumet, Mich.

In 1 5 2 4 , Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama who had


discovered a sea route around Africa to India died in Cochin,
India.
In 1 8 1 4 , the War of 1812 officially ended as the United
States and Britain signed the Treaty of Ghent.
In 1 8 5 1 , fire devastated the Library of Congress in
Washington, D.C., destroying about 35,000 volumes.
In 1 8 6 3 , English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray,
author of Vanity Fair, died in London at age 52.
In 1 8 6 5 , several veterans of the Confederate Army formed a
private social club in Pulaski, Tenn., called the Ku Klux Klan.
In 1 8 7 1 , Giuseppe Verdis opera Aida had its world premiere in Cairo, Egypt.
In 1 9 0 6 , Canadian physicist Reginald A. Fessenden became
the first person to transmit the human voice (his own) as well
as music over radio, from Brant Rock, Mass.
In 1 9 4 3 , President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Gen.
Dwight D. Eisenhower supreme commander of Allied forces in
Europe as part of Operation Overlord.
In 1 9 5 1 , Gian Carlo Menottis Amahl and the Night
Visitors, the first opera written specifically for television,
was first broadcast by NBC-TV.
In 1 9 6 8 , the Apollo 8 astronauts, orbiting the moon, read
passages from the Old Testament Book of Genesis during a
Christmas Eve telecast.
In 1 9 8 0 , Americans remembered the U.S. hostages in Iran
by burning candles or shining lights for 417 seconds one
second for each day of captivity.
In 1 9 9 3 , the Rev. Norman Vincent Peale, who blended
Christian and psychiatric principles into a message of positive thinking, died in Pawling, N.Y., at age 95.

Birthdays

American Idol
host Ryan Seacrest
is 40.
Songwriter-bandleader Dave Bartholomew is 94. Author
Mary Higgins Clark is 87. Federal health official Anthony S.
Fauci is 74. Recording company executive Mike Curb is 70.
Rock singer-musician Lemmy (Motorhead) is 69. Sen. Jeff
Sessions, R-Ala., is 68. Actor Grand L. Bush is 59. Actor
Clarence Gilyard is 59. Actress Stephanie Hodge is 58. The
president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, is 57. Rock musician
Ian Burden (The Human League) is 56. Actor Anil Kapoor is
55. Actor Wade Williams is 53. Rock singer Mary Ramsey
(10,000 Maniacs) is 50. Actor Mark Valley is 50. Actor
Diedrich Bader is 48. Actor Amaury Nolasco is 44.

Designer Kate
Spade is 52.

Singer Ricky
Martin is 43.

REUTERS

A surfer rides a wave during a night session in the Mediterranean Sea at Israel's southern city of Ashdod, Israel.

n 1779, British navigator Captain


James Cook (1728-1779) was the
first European to set foot in
Hawaii. The Polynesians on the island
believed Cook was a Polynesian god
bearing gifts, as prophesied in
Polynesian legend.
***
Hawaiis average daytime temperature
in July is 82 degrees Fahrenheit, in
January it is 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
***
In
1810,
King
Kamehameha
(17951819) united the Hawaiian
Islands under one rule. The kings
birthday, June 11, is a Hawaii state
holiday.
***
There are no snakes in the wild in
Hawaii.
***
During the 1915 Panama-Pacific
International Exposition in San
Francisco, the territory of Hawaii had
an exhibit promoting its products,
tourism and Hawaiian music. More
than 17 million people attended the
exposition.

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Unscramble these four Jumbles,


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Daily Four
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Daily three midday


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for another. When the flower garland


is offered, it should never be refused.
***
In the 1800s, visitors departing the
Hawaiian islands tossed their leis from
the ship into the ocean. If the lei floated back to the beach, it meant that the
person would return to the islands
someday.
***
A plumeria blossom tucked behind a
womans left ear means she is spoken
for. Behind the right ear means she is
single.
***
The Latin name for sugar cane is saccharum officinarum.
***
Actress Sandra Dee (1942-2005)
starred as perky teenager Gidget in the
1959 movie Gidget. Deborah
Walley (1943-2001) took on the role
in Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961).
Sally Fields (born 1946) starred in the
television series Gidget from 19651966.
***
Ans wer: The eight major islands are
Hawaii, Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molok ai,
Lanai, Kahoolawe and Niihau. Hawaii
is the largest island, Kahoolawe is
uninhabited and Niihau is priv ately
owned.

Know It All is by Kerry McArdle. It runs in


the weekend and Wednesday editions of the
Daily Journal. Questions? Comments?
Email knowitall(at)smdailyjournal.com or
call 344-5200 ext. 114.

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LEMPI

***
The Blue Hawaiian cocktail gets its
color from blue curacao liqueur. The
drink also has light rum, pineapple
juice and cream of coconut and is
topped with a pineapple spear.
***
American engineer Henry Ginaca
(1876-1918) revolutionized the
canned fruit industry with his 1911
invention. The Ginaca Machine peeled
and cored pineapples, readying the
fruit for canning. The machine handled
80 to 100 pineapples per minute.
***
In 1907, James Dole (1877-1958),
founder of the Dole Food Company,
began a nationwide consumer ad campaign to promote his pineapples. It
was the first nationwide ad campaign
in the United States.
***
Can you name the eight major
Hawaiian islands? See answer at end.
***
Passion fruit is ripe when the skin is
deeply wrinkled.
***
The bikini was first introduced to the
public in 1946 in Paris. The revealing
swimsuit got its name from Bikini
Island in the South Pacific where, in
the same year, the United States tested
the hydrogen bomb.
***
The humuhumunukunukuapuaa is a
type of triggerfish that lives in the
shallow reef waters of Hawaii.
***
A lei represents one persons affection

Daily three evening

Mega number

The Daily Derby race winners are Gold Rush, No.


1, in first place; Lucky Charms, No. 12, in second
place; and California Classic, No. 5, in third place.
The race time was clocked at 1:48.54.

Wednes day : Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog


in the morning. A chance of rain. Highs
around 60. Northwest winds 5 to 10
mph...Becoming west 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph in the afternoon.
Wednes day ni g ht: Mostly cloudy in
the evening then becoming partly cloudy.
Breezy. A chance of rain in the evening.
Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
Chri s tmas Day : Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North
winds 15 to 20 mph.
Thurs day ni g ht: Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. North
winds 10 to 20 mph.
Fri day : Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Fri day ni g ht and Saturday : Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.

ICOSAF
Now arrange the circled letters
to form the surprise answer, as
suggested by the above cartoon.

Yesterdays

(Answers tomorrow)
Jumbles: CUBIC
HABIT
SKIMPY
INDOOR
Answer: The archaeologist wished the caveman was
still alive so he could PICK HIS BRAIN

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LOCAL

Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

Gov. Brown picks aide to lead


troubled California utility board
By Ellen Knickermeyer
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SAN FRANCISCO Gov. Jerry Brown


named a former adviser on Tuesday to be the
next head of Californias troubled utilities
commission, replacing a regulatory chief
accused of back-channel dealings with utilities.
Michael Picker, a former adviser to Brown
on renewable energy and a former board
member of a California utility, was Browns
pick to lead the California Public Utilities
Commission, the governors office said in a
statement.
The appointment requires state lawmakers approval.
Picker would replace Michael Peevey as
commission president. Peevey announced
in October he would not seek reappointment
when his term expires at the end of
December, after 12 years on the board.
Emails made public this year by Pacific
Gas & Electric Co., Californias largest
power utility, described Peevey and PG&E
officials holding repeated private discussions on rate cases, penalties and other
PG&E regulatory matters before the commission, as well as Peevey soliciting dona-

tions from the utility for


a commission celebration and for a political
campaign backed by the
governor. Peevey has
made no public comment
on the conversations
contained in the emails.
The email disclosures
Jerry Brown stemmed from federal
investigations and public criticism over a 2010 PG&E pipeline
blast that killed eight people in a San
Francisco
suburb.
The
National
Transportation Safety Board said lax oversight by the state utilities commission was
one reason for the disaster.
Federal prosecutors have indicted PG&E
for alleged obstruction of justice in that
investigation. PG&E says federal and state
prosecutors have since informed the utility
that they are also examining private communications between state utility regulators
and PG&E.
Mark Toney, head of The Utility Reform
Network, a public-advocacy group that has
been critical of the CPUC and PG&E, said he
welcomed Pickers nomination as the
boards leader.

We expect that hes


going to stop the backroom deals and start making the decisions based
on actual evidence,
Toney said.
A Brown aide, Evan
Westrup, did not immediately respond to a request
Michael Picker for comment on Browns
expectations of board
transparency under Picker. Brown has publicly defended Peevey, describing him this
summer as a man who gets things done.
In a separate interview with The
Associated Press this summer, Brown
described the emails as troubling.
Brown noted then that state and federal
prosecutors were looking into the communications, and added, I can tell you, based
on my own experience, there are conversations that go on in all these regulatory bodies. Its different than courts. There are rules
on it and the rules should be enforced.
Brown first appointed Picker as a commission member earlier this year. Brown on
Tuesday also appointed Liane Randolph, a
staffer at the state Natural Resources
Agency, to the commission.

Man charged with attempted kidnapping for allegedly grabbing walker


DAILY JOURNAL STAFF REPORT

A 19-year-old man convicted of battery


for grabbing a woman in San Mateo earlier
this year is again in custody on attempted
kidnapping charges for allegedly similar
behavior.
Luis Rubio Sanic, of San Mateo, is also
charged with false imprisonment by use of
force or violence.
A 29-year-old woman told police Sunday,
Dec. 21 she left her boyfriends home on
foot and heard a male voice behind her say
hello in Spanish. She kept walking but
heard footsteps and said the man grabbed
her around the mouth and abdomen. The
woman was able to free her mouth and
screamed Im pregnant even though she is

not and the man let her


go after saying Got to
hell in Spanish, District
Attorney Steve Wagstaffe
said.
A nearby man heard the
scream and called police
before going outside and
finding the suspect later
identified as Sanic hidLuis Sanic
ing in the bushes.
Wagstaffe said the man confronted Sanic
who fled but he was identified by the Good
Samaritans video surveillance system
which captured the entire incident on tape.
Police arrested Sanic and discovered he
was also arrested in June for a similar inci-

dent in which the woman pepper sprayed


him, Wagstaffe said.
In August, Sanic pleaded no contest to
battery and received 30 days jail with credit
of 28 days followed by two years probation.
In the new case, Sanic pleaded not guilty
Tuesday to the charges and had bail set at
$100,000. He did not waive his right to a
speedy prosecution and returns to court Jan.
5 for a preliminary hearing.

Police reports
What youd never expectorate
A woman contacted police when her
teenage daughter spit in her face on the
700 block of Linden Avenue in
Burlingame before 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Dec. 16.

MILLBRAE
Arres t. A man was arrested for driving drunk
on El Camino Real and Millbrae Avenue
before 12:52 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14.
Damag e. A tree fell on three cars and caused
damage to a fence on the 800 block of
Millbrae Avenue before 5:06 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 13.
Arres t. A man was arrested for driving drunk
on the 300 block of El Camino Real before
8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.
Narco ti cs . A man was cited for being in
possession of narcotics on the 900 block of
Rollins Road before 1:04 a.m. Saturday,
Dec. 13.
Dri v i ng wi th s us pended l i cens e. A man
was cited for driving with a suspended
license on Millbrae Avenue and Rollins
Road before 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.
Arres t. A man was arrested for driving with
an alcohol content above .08 percent on El
Camino Real and Ludeman Lane before 4:49
p.m. Friday, Dec. 12.

BURLINGAME
Burg l ary . A laptop was stolen from a vehicle on the 1100 block of El Camino Real
before 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Sus pi ci o us pers o n. A woman said that an
unknown man was standing in the rain glaring at her as she passed by on Willow
Avenue and Newhall Road before 7:19 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Trafc hazard. A sinkhole was seen on the
1200 block of El Camino Real before 5:34
p.m. Monday, Dec. 15.
Mal i ci o us mi s chi ef. A man claimed his
girlfriend vandalized his motorcycle on the
700 block of Rollins Road before 5:11 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 15.

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U.S. moves to end the ban on


blood donations by gay men
By Matthew Perone
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON Federal health officials


are recommending an end to the nations lifetime ban on blood donations from gay and
bisexual men, a 31-year-old policy that many
medical groups and gay activists say is no
longer justified.
The Food and Drug Administration said
Tuesday it favors replacing the blanket ban
with a new policy barring donations from
men who have had man-on-man sex in the
previous 12 months. The new policy would
put the U.S. in line with other countries
including Australia, Japan and the U.K.
Activists, however, questioned whether
requiring a year of celibacy from gay men in
order to donate blood amounted to a significant policy shift.
The lifetime ban dates from the early years
of the AIDS crisis and was intended to protect
the blood supply from what was a then littleunderstood disease. But many medical groups,
including the American Medical Association,
say the policy is no longer supported by science, given advances in HIV testing. Gay
activists say the ban is discriminatory and
perpetuates negative stereotypes.
The agency will recommend the switch in

draft guidelines early next year and move to


finalize them after taking comments from the
public, FDA officials told reporters. FDA
Deputy Director Dr. Peter Marks declined to
give a timeframe for completing the process
but said, we commit to working as quickly
as possible on this issue.
Marks said some of the most compelling
evidence for changing the policy comes from
Australia, which put in place a one-year ban
on donations over a decade ago. Recently
published studies showed no change in the
safety of the blood supply after making the
switch.
Additionally, studies conducted by the U.S.
government suggest gay and bisexual men
are actually more likely to abide by donation
guidelines under a 12-month prohibition
period. All blood donors take a questionnaire
about their health and sexual behavior, but
some gay men reportedly answer inaccurately
to donate blood.
All U.S. blood donations are screened for
HIV but testing only detects the virus after
its been in the bloodstream about 10 days.
Still, FDA officials said current research does
not support reducing the donation ban below
the one-year mark, though the agency may
consider changing the timeframe in the
future.

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Police mistreat California


Muslim man, group says
SAN JOSE A civil rights group is calling for an independent probe into allegations of excessive and unfair police tactics
on a Northern California man because he is
Muslim.
The San Francisco Bay Area office of the
Council on American-Islamic Relations on
Tuesday called for an internal affairs investigation into claims that Santa Clara Police
Department officers acted improperly when
they stormed Mohammad Moneebs home
earlier this year and raided it in search of an
allegedly stolen dash camera worth a few
hundred dollars.
Officers were allegedly looking for the
missing camera yet they did such things as
squeeze the toothpaste and roll out the
deodorant, Moneebs attorney Daniel
Mayfield said in a statement.
The heavily armed officers stormed
Moneebs front yard in March and used a battering ram to break into his house. They
ransacked it looking for a camera valued at
less than $400, which they never found.
Santa Clara police Lt. Kurt Clarke said the
department stands by its case, but declined
to discuss specifics of the incident.
Clarke said Tuesday that the department is
completely open to having a discussion
with the council but needs to know specifically what they are requesting. We need a
complaint, he said.
The anti-discrimination group claims the

Around the Bay


raid was based on a fear of Muslims among
police. But they are hoping for resolution.
(The police department) has been
responsive because they too are concerned
with how it will impact a community that
theyve worked really hard to build a relationship with. But they havent made any
firm commitments, Council on AmericanIslamic Relations Executive Director Zahra
Billoo said.

Police: No clues in death


of woman found at mall
LIVERMORE Police in Northern
California are asking for the publics help
as they investigate the death of a woman
found outside a shopping mall with traumatic injuries to her face and the back of her
head.
Marjorie Hillerman, 61, was found outside
the Livermore Premium Outlets on the afternoon of Dec. 9 and died at a hospital a week
later.
Livermore police officer Steve Goard said
investigators have no solid leads into
Hillermans death and no evidence pointing
to a robbery or violent attack.
Its been a struggle, Goard said. It could
have been a fall or an assault; it could be any
number of things. ... Its baffling.
The woman from Mesa, Arizona, worked
as a mystery shopper, a person hired to
measure a stores quality of service.

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Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

Much work still needed on health care sign-ups


By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON The second sign-up


season under President Barack Obamas
health care law is off to a good start but
there is a way to go to make it a success,
administration officials said Tuesday.
Health and Human Services Secretary
Sylvia M. Burwell said 1.9 million new customers have picked a plan as of Dec. 19
through the federal insurance market that
serves 37 states. Another 4.5 million have
renewed existing coverage, with most automatically re-enrolled.
The numbers dont include states running
their own insurance exchanges, including
California and New York. The administration will release a full 50-state report next
week, Burwell said.
We still have a lot of work to do, she
said. But this is an encouraging start.
At her year-end news conference, Burwell
dodged questions about a Supreme Court
case seen as the most serious threat left to
Obamas law. The case, King v. Burwell,
will be argued in early March.
The health care law provides taxpayersubsidized private insurance to people who
dont have access to coverage through their
jobs.
Plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case argue
that the law, as written, only allows subsidies in states that have established their
own insurance markets. Supporters of the
law say that while the text may be confusing, Congress clearly intended to subsidize
coverage in all 50 states.
Burwell wouldnt outline any contin-

gency plans in the event the court rules


against the administration.
We believe that our position is the position that is correct and accurate, she said.
More than 8 in 10 customers in the insurance markets receive subsidies. Without
them millions would be unable to afford
their premiums. If the courts ruling goes
against the administration, its unclear if
there would be a grace period while officials
pursue a legislative fix or other solutions.
Burwell said Congress intended to offer
consumers subsidies regardless of where
they live. Florida, for example, did not set
up its own market. But more than 900,000
Floridians enrolled for coverage through
the federal exchange, which was created
under the law as a backstop.
With the HealthCare.gov website running
much better this year, Burwell has set a target of 9.1 million customers signed up and
paying premiums in 2015.
Independent analysts believe the administration can meet or surpass that goal Open enrollment ends Feb. 15.
through a combination of returning customers and people signing up for the first
Obituary
time. The law prohibits insurers from turning people down because of health reasons.
Edwin Gerald Dowd
Virtually all Americans must have coverage
or face fines.
Edwin Gerald Dowd was taken from us on December 8, 2014, in a tragic apartment
This year, as the laws coverage expanbuilding fire.
sion went into full swing, the number of
He was the beloved son of Sylvia and Gerald Dowd, the loving brother of Derek Dowd,
uninsured people fell by more than 10 mildear brother-in-law of Michelle Dowd and proud and loving uncle of Natalie and
lion. In addition to subsidized private
William Dowd. Edwin is survived also by numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
insurance for the middle class, the law
offers an expanded Medicaid program for
He was an extremely thoughtful person always polite, always thinking of
low-income people in states that agree to
his family and always generous with a compliment. He will be remembered for
it.
his giving spirit, gentle nature and the love he shared with those who knew
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New York prosecutor: Guns were


smuggled aboard U.S. airliners
By Larry Neumeister
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK A brazen scheme in which


guns even an AK-47 rifle were taken
onto passenger jets for years in carry-on
luggage was described by a Brooklyn prosecutor Tuesday as a terrorism threat that
should lead to the end of letting workers
enter airports without security screening.
I hope this is a wakeup call for the
nation, Brooklyn District Attorney
Kenneth Thompson said at a news conference. This was an egregious breach of our
nations air traffic security.
Thompson commented as he described a
case brought against five people, including
an airline baggage handler who was charged
a day earlier by federal authorities in
Atlanta.
Thompson said he was not trying to scare

Elias C. Pacheco

anyone. But he said its truly frightening


what investigators learned after a probe that
started as a way to reduce gun violence in
Brooklyn.
He said former Delta Air Lines employee
Mark Quentin Henry took guns aboard at
least 17 commercial airliners this year from
Atlanta to New York airports.
Henrys lawyer, Terence Sweeney, said his
client, held without bail, maintains his
innocence and hes looking forward to his
day in court.
Henry was arrested Dec. 10, when investigators videotaped him in the Atlanta airport
prior to a morning flight to Kennedy
International Airport in New York, where he
was videotaped leaving the airport and was
followed to his residence in Brooklyn.
Thompson said Henry was confronted by
investigators at his door, he told them there
were guns in a knapsack.

Obituary

Elias C. Pacheco of Half Moon Bay died at


home Dec. 21, 2014. He was 60.
Elias was born in Doze Ribeiras, Terceira,
Azores Island and lived in San Mateo
County for 50 years. He worked in sales in
the nursery business for 50 years.

A rosary will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday,


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Pillar Church, 400 Church St., Half Moon
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Catholic Church in San Mateo, California, followed by a private burial.

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Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

Man takes police on


high-speed chase, crashes car
A man was arrested Sunday for leading
police on a chase and crashing a stolen
vehicle after the victim
spotted his own car in
Foster City.
Thomas Silva, a 33year-old San Leandro
man, and his passenger
Desiree Rodriguez, a 30year-old
Hayward
woman, were arrested
Thomas Silva around 10:37 p.m. after
leading police on a car
chase and crashing into another car on
Highway 101, according to Foster City
police Capt. Joe Pierucci.
[Silva] was driving a stolen vehicle, it
had been reported a day prior to San Mateo
Police Department and the victim just happened to be in Foster City and stumbled
across his vehicle and called the police,
Pierucci said.
Silva was driving the stolen 2007 Honda
Ridgeline pickup truck when police
attempted to pull him over before he sped
off westbound on State Route 92. Silva was
driving more than 80 mph at times before
hitting another vehicle, Pierucci said.
The damage caused by the accident forced
Silva to pull over where he was arrested on
Highway 101 near the Peninsula Avenue
exit in San Mateo, Pierucci said.
He reportedly gave officers a false name
and date of birth but was found to have two
outstanding warrants.
The person whose car Silva hit was
injured and taken to the hospital with complaints of pain.
Silva was arrested for felony vehicle
theft, hit-and-run accident causing injury,
DUI collision with injury and evading
police. He was also arrested for misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and having two outstanding warrants for robbery and vehicle theft,
Pierucci said.
Silvas passenger, Rodriguez, wasnt
arrested in relation to the crime but on an

outstanding warrant out of Alameda


County.
Silva appeared in court Tuesday afternoon and pleaded not guilty. Bail was set at
$50,000 and he returns to court Jan. 6 for a
preliminary hearing.

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munity who can help identify or locate
him to call Detective Chris Noa at 5227661. Anonymous tips can also be made
by calling 522-7676.

Man climbs into womans bed,


charged with sexual battery

Bank robber suspect

San Mateo police seek


help identifying bank robber
San Mateo police are asking the public
for help in catching a suspect in a bank
robbery that occurred Monday evening.
The suspect walked into a bank in the
2900 block of South El Camino Real
around 5:20 p. m. and handed a teller a
n o t e warn i n g t h at h e was armed an d
deman di n g al l o f t h e mo n ey i n t h e
tellers drawer, according to police.
The teller began placing money in an
envelope, but the suspect fled with the
envelope and the note when a manager
approached, police said.
The suspect is described as a lights k i n n ed, p o s s i b l y Hi s p an i c mal e
between 18 to 22 years old with pock
marks on his face and a slight accent,
police said. He is around 5 feet 2 to 5 feet
5 inches tall and 115 pounds with a thin
build and long hair that might have been
a wig.
Police have released photos of the suspect and are asking anyone in the com-

A man was arrested after climbing into a


womans bed and attempting to sexually
as s aul t h er n ear Redwo o d Ci t y earl y
Tuesday morning.
Abraham Viveros Bautista, a 29-yearo l d Redwo o d Ci t y man , en t ered a
womans apartment on the 300 block of
Fourth Avenue in unincorporated North
Fair Oaks before 3:15 a. m. , according to
the Sheriffs Office.
Th e 3 0 -y ear-o l d v i ct i m rep o rt ed
Bautista climbed into her bed and began
to fondle her before she chased him out
and called 911. The victim provided a
det ai l ed des cri p t i o n an d Baut i s t a was
found about a block away from the crime
scene around 3:44 a. m. , according to the
Sheriffs Office.
Th e i n ci den t ap p ears i s o l at ed as
Bautista had some association with the
ap art men t an d o n e o f i t s res i den t s ,
according to the Sheriffs Office.
Bautista was arrested on suspicion of
residential burglary and sexual battery and
was booked into jail on $50, 000 bail.

Daly City pair arrested in


stabbing of T.J. Maxx security guard
Two suspects were arrested last week
after allegedly defrauding a T. J. Maxx
store in Daly City, stabbing a security
guard who tried to stop them and fleeing,
police said Tuesday.
Shakia Vanderbilt, 21, and Marcells
Eubanks, 20, were arrested in connection
with an incident that occurred shortly
before noon last Thursday at the store in
the Westlake Shopping Center off of John
Daly Boulevard, according to police.
The security guard tried to stop the pair

and was stabbed in the hand, police said.


The suspects fled in a silver Buick
sedan and were eventually tracked down
in San Francisco. Vanderbilt was taken
into custody but Eubanks fled. He was
located a short time later in Oakland and
officers found a handgun inside of the car
he was driving, according to police.
Bo t h Van derb i l t an d Eub an k s were
booked into San Mateo County Jail on
s us p i ci o n o f as s aul t wi t h a deadl y
weapon, robbery, burglary and illegal
possession of a firearm, police said.

Redwood City man


allegedly hits broken-down
car, injures two in DUI crash
A Redwood City man was arrested on
suspicion of drunken driving after he
allegedly struck two people in San Carlos
who were attempting to fix their broken
down car and then fled the scene, the San
Mat eo Co un t y Sh eri ff's Offi ce s ai d
Tuesday.
Isaias Boror, 25, allegedly struck a broken-down blue Honda Accord from behind
o n s o ut h b o un d El Cami n o Real an d
Bri t t an Av en ue aro un d 1 0 : 4 9 p . m.
Monday as it was stopped in a lane of
traffic, sheriffs officials said.
The vehicles occupants, who had been
standing in front of the car trying to fix
it, were both knocked to the ground by
the impact.
Boror then allegedly fled south on El
Camino Real in his black Honda Accord.
The vehicle was located in the 1400
block of St. Francis Way and Boror himself was found hiding in the bushes along
El Camino Real and Edgewood Road, officials said.
He was taken into custody and arrested
on suspicion of driving under the influence with injury, felony hit-and-run and
misdemeanor driving without a license.
The victims, a 35-year-old Mountain
View man and a 27-year-old East Palo Alto
man, were taken to the hospital with complaints of pain and lacerations, but are
expected to survive.

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NATION

Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

Dems best at tapping


rich for political cash
By Philip Elliott
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

REUTERS

U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm of New York reacts ahead of a news conference following his guilty
plea at the Brooklyn federal court.

U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm pleads


guilty to federal tax evasion
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm


admitted Tuesday to federal tax evasion,
pleading guilty to charges he had fought as he
won re-election in November, but he remained
determined to stay in office even with his sentencing now looming.
As long as Im able to serve, Im going
to serve, the Staten Island Republican said
shortly after he entered a guilty plea to one
count of aiding in the filing of a false tax
return. As of right now Im still in a capacity to serve, and thats exactly what I plan
on doing.
Grimm had been set to go to trial in
February on charges of evading taxes by hiding more than $1 million in sales and wages
while running a Manhattan health-food
restaurant. After his court appearance, Grimm

apologized for his actions, saying what he did


was wrong.
I should not have done it and I am truly
sorry for it, he said.
During the hearing, Grimm, joined in court
by two attorneys, acknowledged sending his
accountant underreported receipts and using
the leftover money to pay employees off the
books and cover other expenses.
Sentencing was scheduled for June 8.
Prosecutors said a range of 24 to 30 months
in prison would be appropriate, while the
defense estimated the appropriate sentence as
between 12 and 18 months.In a statement,
Loretta Lynch, the U.S. Attorney for the
Eastern District, said, Michael Grimm has
admitted that while running his business he
chose lies and deception over honest dealings
with federal and state authorities as well as his
own employees.

WASHINGTON For as often as


Democrats attack the conservative billionaires Charles and David Koch for their
heavy spending on politics, its actually
the liberal-minded who shelled out the most
cash on the just completed midterm elections.
At least, that is, among those groups that
must disclose what they raise and spend.
Among the top 100 individual donors to
political groups, more than half gave primarily to Democrats or their allies. Among
groups that funneled more than $100,000 to
allies, the top of the list tilted overwhelmingly toward Democrats a group favoring
the GOP doesnt appear on the list until No.
14.
The two biggest super PACs of 2014?
Senate Majority PAC and House Majority
PAC both backing Democrats.
In all, the top 10 individual donors to out-

side groups injected almost $128 million


into this years elections. Democratic-leaning groups collected $91 million of it.
Among the 183 groups that wrote checks
of $100,000 or more to another group,
Democrats had a 3-to-1 cash advantage. The
biggest player was the National Education
Association, at $22 million. Not a single
Republican-leaning group cracked the top
10 list of those transferring money to others.
Overall, for the campaign season that just
ended, donors who gave more than $1 million sent roughly 60 cents of every dollar to
liberal groups. Among the 10 biggest
donors, Democrats outspent Republicans by
an almost 3-to-1 margin.
Theyre total hypocrites when it comes
to this subject, said Republican National
Committee Chairman Reince Priebus.
Theyve made a living off campaign talking points when, in reality, theyve been
raking in more money from millionaire
donors than Republicans for quite a while.

Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

NATION/WORLD

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Graying Cold War fugitives spawn


potential tension for Cuba and U.S.
By Michael Weisstein
and Curt Anderson
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

HAVANA For decades some of


Americas most-wanted fugitives made
new lives for themselves in Cuba, marrying, having children and becoming
fixtures of their modest Havana neighborhoods as their cases went mostly
forgotten at home.
Granted political asylum by former
President Fidel Castro, they became
players in his governments outreach
to American minorities and leftists,
giving talks about Cubas merits to
sympathetic visitors, medical students
and reporters from the U.S.
Last weeks stunning reconciliation
between the U.S. and Cuba has returned
these graying relics of the Cold War to
the headlines, transforming them into
a potential source of tension in the
new era of detente between the two
nations.
The dozens of men and woman wanted by the U.S. range from quotidian
Medicaid fraud suspects to black militants and Puerto Rican nationalists
with major bounties on their heads.
They include Joanne Chesimard, a
member of the Black Panther Party and
Black Liberation Army. Now known as
Assata Shakur, she was convicted in
1977 of killing a New Jersey state

REUTERS

People walk in downtown Havana, Cuba.


trooper and was sentenced to life in
prison. She escaped, and wound up in
Cuba in the 1980s. Like other fugitives with political asylum here, she
was living so openly in Havana that
her number was listed in the phone
book.
I came and it was like a whole new
world, she told the director of a
1997 documentary. This is one of
the most beautiful places Ive seen
in my life. Everything is so lush, so

green, so ripe.
Life for Shakur changed as U. S.
authorities raised the price on her
head. The reward offered by the FBI and
the New Jersey State Police for information leading to her capture now
stands at $2 million and members of
the once close-knit community of
black militants living in Cuba say
their only contact with Shakur these
days is an occasional unexpected but
friendly phone call.

Probe fails to link IRS scandal to White House


By Stephen Ohlemacher
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON

A House
Republican investigation faults senior
IRS officials in the mistreatment of
conservative groups that applied for
tax-exempt status, but could find no
link to the White House, according to a
report released Tuesday.
The probe isnt over, although
investigators have reviewed 1.3 million pages of documents and interviewed 52 officials. The report, however, marks the end of Rep. Darryl
Issas tenure leading the investigation.
Issa, a Republican from California,
is stepping down as chairman of the

House Oversight Committee because


of term limits. Issa has repeatedly
clashed with the White House and congressional Democrats over the way the
IRS treated tea party and other conservative groups.
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, will
take over the committee in January.
Chaffetz has said his approach to the
committee will be less confrontational.
The report does not absolve anyone
from blame. Instead, it complains that
the IRS and the White House have not
fully cooperated with the investigation.
The White Houses obstruction not
only violated the presidents promise
of cooperation, but it affected the com-

mittees fact-finding obligations, the


report said.
An IRS spokesman said the agency
had no comment.
Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland,
the top Democrat on the Oversight
Committee, said Issa did not share the
report with Democrats before releasing
it, bypassing the normal congressional vetting process designed to distinguish fact from fiction.
It
is
revealing
that
the
Republicans, yet again, are leaking
cherry-picked excerpts of documents
to support their preconceived political
narrative without allowing committee
members to even see their conclusions
or vote on them first, Cummings said
in a statement.

Around the nation


Torture leaves long-term psychological scars
WASHINGTON At times, waterboarding rendered alQaida terror suspect Abu Zubaydah hysterical. But later, a
message to CIA headquarters described an interrogator merely
lifting his eyebrow and snapping his fingers, leading
Zubaydah to slowly (walk) on his own to the water table to
lie down.
The Senate torture report released earlier this month
describes how the CIAs harsh interrogation program sought
to make detainees passive and powerless to resist, using techniques from sleep deprivation to stress positions to waterboarding to induce a state that psychologists call learned
helplessness. Compliant was the interrogators description of Zubaydah.
Whatever its labeled, specialists say the brain clearly can
become conditioned by extreme fear and stress, notwithstanding CIA assertions that what was done would not cause
any permanent mental or physical harm.
In that Senate report are dramatic examples that clearly
indicate that people are going to be damaged psychologically for a very long time, said Dr. Vincent Iacopino, an adviser to the nonprofit Physicians for Human Rights who has
long treated survivors of torture from around the world.
He ticked off a list: post-traumatic stress disorder, other
anxiety disorders, depression, enduring personality changes.
What happens in the brain? Clues come from studies of
things like memory formation and stress not torture in
animals. For example, repeated moderately stressful experiences, such as restraining a rats movements over a period of
time, can physically alter structures that control fear and anxiety, said neuroscientist Bruce McEwen of Rockefeller
University.

Gay marriage cases teed up for justices action


WASHINGTON Gay marriage cases are on the Supreme
Courts agenda with enough time for the issue to be argued and
decided by late June.
The justices could decide as early as Jan. 9 to add same-sex
marriage to their calendar this term, according to an update
Tuesday on the courts docket. That date is the first time the
justices will meet in private in the new year to consider
adding new cases.
Most, if not all, of the cases they accept for review by midJanuary will be argued in late April. The court would then have
two months or so to come to a decision.
Lawyers for same-sex couples in Kentucky, Michigan,
Ohio and Tennessee rushed to get their legal papers filed in
time for that early January conference.
The couples are appealing a decision by a panel of federal
judges in November to uphold anti-gay marriage laws in
those states. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in
Cincinnati is so far the only federal appeals court that has
sided with states that are seeking to preserve bans on samesex marriage since a Supreme Court decision in June 2013
struck down part of the federal anti-gay marriage law.
Four other appeals courts in Chicago, Denver, San
Francisco and Richmond, Virginia have ruled in favor of
gay and lesbian couples.

Police reforms proposed after Milwaukee shooting


MILWAUKEE A group of Milwaukee aldermen are pushing a host of police reforms after prosecutors declined to
charge an officer who shot a man 14 times, including equipping police with body cameras and identifying officers prone
to violence.
The plan comes as the citys black community grapples
with District Attorney John Chisholms decision Monday
not to charge former officer Christopher Manney with any
criminal wrongdoing in the death of 31-year-old Dontre
Hamilton in April. Manney fatally shot Hamilton in a downtown park, emptying his service semi-automatics magazine
into him. Manney is white; Hamilton was black.
Scores of protesters gathered at the park Tuesday evening,
then marched on the Bradley Center arena where police
mounted a strong show of force and then returned to the
park. Other demonstrators staged a brief die-in at a busy
shopping mall in suburban Wauwatosa.
Earlier in the day, Alderman Russell Stamper began a news
conference to promote the reforms proposal Tuesday by saying he was disgusted with Chisholms decision.

FDA going after sellers of pure caffeine powder


WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration is
building a legal case against companies that sell pure powdered caffeine, which can be fatal even in small doses.
The FDA warned consumers to avoid pure powdered caffeine
this summer after the death of an Ohio teen. Some major
retailers have stopped selling it in bulk, but the substance is
still widely available on the Internet and in some stores.
Even a teaspoon of the powder can be lethal it is equivalent to 25 cups of coffee. Some teenagers and young adults
have been particularly drawn to the powder for its perceived
energy boost.
Eighteen-year-old Logan Stiner of LaGrange, Ohio, died in
May after consuming it. It was also linked to the death of a
Georgia man this year.
Caffeine powder is usually marketed as a dietary supplement
and is unregulated, unlike caffeine added to soda. Since the
FDA doesnt have the legal authority to just pull such a substance off the shelves, the agency is in process of building a
legal case against those who are marketing it in bulk in an
attempt to persuade them to stop.

OPINION

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Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

The Rolling Stone debacle


Other voices

Express-News, San Antonio, Texas

here are many potential


tragedies tied to Rolling
Stones recent reporting debacle, a shocking rape account at the
University of Virginia in which key
details have not held up under scrutiny.
It would be tragic if that story, with
so much blowback about the woman
who made the claims, kept sexual
assault survivors from sharing their
own stories.
If we are to meaningfully address
sexual assaults on college campuses,
military institutions or any other setting, we need survivors to report their
assaults.
The spotlight must remain on this
serious problem across the nation.
Already, too many pressures keep
sexual assault survivors from reporting their attacks and speaking up:
shame, humiliation and, yes, fear of
retribution.
That was the crux of the San
Antonio Express-News Twice
Betrayed series, in which women in
the military reported being sexually
assaulted, only to be doubted and punished by commanders.
Following intense media coverage
about this dynamic, reports of sexual

assault in the military increased by 50


percent. And yet the military has
acknowledged the issue is still dramatically underreported because victims struggle with coming forward.
It would also be tragic, then, if this
Rolling Stone article becomes fodder
to undercut other allegations of rape
and sexual assault, particularly on
college campuses. It might make for
an easy citation to inject doubt in
other cases, but it is very much an
outlier.
A wrongful accusation is incredibly
harmful and damaging, but very few
rape allegations are fabricated. Its
estimated about 2 percent to 8 percent
of sexual assault reports are false.
Even in the case of the Rolling
Stone story, friends of the woman,
Jackie, have said they believe some
type of sexual assault happened to
her.
Maybe it did. Unfortunately, the
truth at this point is indecipherable,
and that is on the magazine. The
reporter never interviewed Jackies
friends or contacted the alleged
attackers to fact check and hear multiple viewpoints. Thats Journalism
101.
In trying to be sensitive to the

unfair shame and humiliation many


women feel after a sexual assault, we
made a judgment the kind of judgment reporters and editors make every
day, wrote Rolling Stone Managing
Editor Will Dana, explaining this failure to seek out the truth.
Starting from a premise of support,
belief is commendable, but it should
be followed up with truth-seeking and
fact-checking.
The prevalence of rape on college
campuses remains unclear. But the
best guess is 1 in 5 women on college
campuses are either sexually assaulted
or experience an attempted sexual
assault. But thats simply a best guess
from fairly limited studies.
Still, Congress would do well to
pass the bipartisan Campus
Accountability and Safety Act, which
would require colleges and universities to provide condential advisers
to guide sexual assault victims
through services and law enforcement. It would help improve incident
reporting and compel authorities to
investigate allegations of abuse.
The sad reality is we live in a world
where sexual assault, especially
against women, is prevalent. It would
be doubly tragic to use one high-prole case of bad journalism to cast
doubt on so many truthful survivors.

Letters to the editor


Intimidation
Editor,
It is fun to giggle about Sony executives making snarky remarks about
stars and politicians. It is not fun
when a foreign power is able to blackmail a company and force them to
withhold releasing a movie. George
Clooney is right; we must stand up to
these people. If we run now, they will
keep chasing us. If we stand and ght,
we will get bloody but we will put this
intimidation to an end. If these people
are successful with Sony, what or who
will be next?

Keith De Filippis
San Jose

Water shortage
Editor,
As reported in about every newspaper, NASA has told us that we could use
11-trillion gallons of water. That is a
whole lot of water: obviously storing
that is another thing, and there are not
enough reservoirs to capture and hold
that amount. But why is the media
reporting this number in gallons? The
normal measurement for water is in
acres/feet. Now, there are about
326,700 gallons in an acre/foot. So

Jerry Lee, Publisher


Jon Mays, Editor in Chief
Nathan Mollat, Sports Editor
Erik Oeverndiek, Copy Editor/Page Designer
Nicola Zeuzem, Production Manager
Kerry McArdle, Marketing & Events
Michelle Durand, Senior Reporter
REPORTERS:
Terry Bernal, Angela Swartz, Samantha Weigel
Susan E. Cohn, Senior Correspondent: Events

they are reporting 33.7 million


acres/feet. Why not call it that way?
Because it all has to do with putting
fear in you folks. Got it? Fear makes
you people spend money and support a
cause. No matter how bad it is. Got it?

Harry Roussard
Foster City

Immigration
Editor,
During President Obamas recent
speech on immigration, he said,
Now, I know there are some Irish people who dont have their papers in
order, too. What he left out of that
speech though is that there are only 4
million people in Ireland. So its
impossible there would be more than a
few thousand in this country illegally,
and not 10 million.

Patrick Field
Palo Alto

Caltrain Bombadiers and bikes


Editor,
I frequently use Caltrain to commute
between San Francisco and Mountain

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View. If I couldnt bring my bike on


Caltrain, it wouldnt be a useful service for me. Taking a bus on both ends
would dramatically increase my total
commute time, and I would likely
drive instead.
Many Caltrain riders face a similar
situation; Caltrain has a last mile
problem. Bicycles provide an effective, convenient and sustainable solution to this problem and make
Caltrain a viable alternative to driving for many. While there are various
shuttles and connectors to address
last mile needs, the convenience of
these services is often limited. Using
local transit (like MUNI) or a shuttle
on both ends of the Caltrain commute
would double my total commute time.
The old gallery-style trains carry 80
bikes. However, the Bombardier
trains can only carry 48 bikes. This
is a huge difference, and a signicant
decrease in capacity, at a time when
bike bumps on the higher-capacity
gallery trains are already quite common, especially at stops like 22nd
Street, Palo Alto and Menlo Park. I
urge Caltrain to add a third bike car to
the Bombardier trains.

Peter Colijn
San Francisco
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To put it mildly
W

hen I get a little money, I buy books; if


any is left, I buy food and clothes.
Erasmus.
As a gift to you for the holidays, I am offering some
interesting and evocative quotations that I have gleaned
from some of my large collection of books. They range
from Dont Forget to Sing in the Lifeboats by Kathryn
and Ross Petras, Too Soon Old and Too Late Smart by
Gordon Livingston M.D., Brilliant Thoughts, from West
Side Publishing, The True Patriot by Eric Liu and Nick
Hanover, The Spirit Level by Richard Wilkinson and
Kate Pickett, If Ignorance Is Bliss by John Lloyd and
John Mitchinson, and two of Erich Fromms books.
Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think
of what you can do with what there is. Ernest
Hemingway.
Hope can neither be conrmed or denied. Hope is
like a path in the countryside. Originally there was
no path yet, as people
are walking all the time in
the same spot, a way
appears. Lu Xun.
Truth does not change
according to our ability to
stomach it. Flannery
OConnor.
If we had no winter, the
spring would not be so
pleasant; if we did not
sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so
welcome. Ann and Dudley Bradstreet.
We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy,
even if it only picking grapes or sorting laundry. E.B.
White.
True patriots believe that we should measure a citizens
worth by contribution to country and community, not by
wealth and power that those whom America has beneted most should contribute in proportion to their good fortune and that serving others would be esteemed more
highly than serving self. Liu and Hanover.
The most important condition for the development of
the love of life in the child is for him to be with people
who love life. Erich Fromm.
If ignorance is bliss, there should be more happy people. Victor Cousins.
It sometimes seems that our political system is
designed to select those whose narcissism and hunger for
power overwhelm their professed concern for the welfare of
their fellow citizens. Gordon Livingston.
The problem we are confronted with today is that of the
organization of the social and economic forces, so that
man, as a member of an organized society may become
the master of these forces and cease to be their slave.
Fromm.
Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than
when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right.
Laurens van der Post.
If at rst you dont succeed, try, try again. Then quit.
Theres no sense in being a damn fool about it. W.C.
Fields.
No diet will remove all the fat from your body because
the brain is entirely fat. Without a brain you might look
good, but all you could do is run for public ofce.
George Bernard Shaw.
Modern societies will depend increasingly on being
creative, adaptable, innovative, well-informed and exible
communities, able to respond generously to each other and
to needs whenever they arise. Wilkinson and Pickett.
The rst rule of holes: when youre in one, stop digging. Molly Ivins.
The things we do, the prejudices that we hold, and the
repetitive conicts that afict our lives are seldom the
products of rational thought. In fact, we operate in the
world mostly on auto pilot, doing the same things today
that didnt work yesterday. Livingston.
A mind that is stretched by new experiences can never
go back to its old dimensions. Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Hope is not the conviction that something will turn out
well but the certainty that something makes sense; regardless of how it turns out. Vaclav Havel.
True religion is the life we lead, not the creed we profess. Louis Nizer.
The true power of America comes not from our economic output or military might but from our values and our
never-ending effort to live up to our founding ideals. I
mean a patriotism that appeals to that desire in each of us
to be part of something larger than ourselves. Liu and
Hanover.
Age doesnt matter unless youre a cheese. Kathryn
and Ross Petras.
Everyones entitled to my opinion. Madonna.
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BUSINESS

Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

THE DAILY JOURNAL

Dow tops 18,000 points as economy surges


By Alex Veiga
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dow
18,024.17
Nasdaq 4,765.42
S&P 500 2,082.17

+64.73
-16.00
+3.63

10-Yr Bond 2.26 +0.10


Oil (per barrel) 57.12
Gold
1,175.60

Big movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New
York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Chesapeake Energy Corp., up $1.87 to $20.29
The energy company completed a $5 billion asset sale around
Pennsylvania and West Virginia and announced a $1 billion share
buyback.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc., up $1.86 to $24.47
Due to growing fleet costs, the car rental company will raise rates for its
Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar car rentals starting Jan 1.
Beazer Homes USA Inc., down 19 cents to $18.56
The U.S. reported that sales of new homes fell in November, evidence
that recent job gains have yet to boost the housing sector.
Noble Energy Inc., down $1.97 to $48.98
Israel wants to break up control of its offshore Leviathan natural gas field,
of which the U.S. energy company owns a huge stake.
Doral Financial Corp., down 67 cents to $3.40
The bank holding company confirmed that the FBI raided its main offices
in Puerto Rico to collect certain information.
Nasdaq
Keurig Green Mountain Inc., down $3.23 to $136.55
Some 7 million of the companys coffee machines are being recalled
after at least 90 reports of burn-related injuries from escaping hot liquid.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., up $1.67 to $13.58
The biotech company settled a licensing fight with Novartis and will
reacquire U.S. and Canadian rights to a schizophrenia treatment.
Celgene Corp., down $7.38 to $106.12
Pressure from the nations largest pharmacy benefits manager on
drugmakers to lower prices pushed the entire sector lower.

In a year full of market milestones,


Wall Street crushed a couple more
Tuesday, lifting the Dow Jones industrial average past the 18,000-point
mark for the first time and delivering
the Standard & Poors 500 index its
second record-high close in two days.
Investors welcomed the latest
encouraging news on the economy as
the government said the U.S. grew at
the fastest pace in more than a decade
in the third quarter. The economic
report card raised expectations for
greater demand for fuel, driving oil
prices higher as well as energy stocks,
which have been beaten down this
year by the sharp decline in the price
of crude.
The Dow gained 64. 73 points
Tuesday to close at 18,024.17 Thats
up 0.4 percent from its previous record
close on Monday. The latest close is
the Dows second 1,000-point milestone this year after closing above
17,000 for the first time in July.
The S&P 500 rose 3.63 points to
2,082.17. Thats a gain of 0.2 percent
from its own all-time high recorded a
day earlier.
The Nasdaq composite fell 16
points, or 0.3 percent, to 4,765.42.
U. S. government bond prices
declined. The yield on the 10-year
Treasury note rose to 2.26 percent.

The stock market rally gave the Dow


and the S&P 500 their fifth straight
gain. The indexes have recovered the
last of the ground they lost in an
early-December slump. It also marked
the 51st all-time high for the S&P 500
and the 36th for the Dow this year,
according to S&P Dow Jones Indices.
This is going to end up being a bit
better of a year for stocks and bonds
than most people thought coming
in, said Bob Doll, chief equity strategist at Nuveen Asset Management.
The economy caught some steam and
its able to stand up with its own two
feet.
While the U.S. economy has been
gaining momentum, Europe is struggling to grow, Japan has slid into
recession and China is straining to
manage a slowdown. Russia envisions
a recession next year.
Overseas market indexes are lagging Wall Street. Germanys DAX is
up just 3.9 percent this year, while
Frances CAC-40 is up only 0.4 percent. Britains FTSE is down 2.2 percent. By comparison, the S&P 500 is
up 12.7 percent this year, while the
Dow has gained 8. 7 percent. The
Nasdaq is up 14.1 percent.
Despite weak growth overseas and
geopolitical troubles, investors have
repeatedly bet on the U.S. economy
and corporate earnings growth this
year, pushing stock prices higher.
The market has been going steadily

higher for the last two weeks after hitting a recent low of 17,069 on Dec. 16
as traders worried about plunging oil
prices and a sharp drop in Russias currency. Investors have been encouraged
by signs of strength in the U.S. economy and reassurances that the Federal
Reserve wont raise interest rates
soon. Those trends bode well for the
bull market run, which is on track to
mark its sixth year in March.
The indexes new heights have made
stocks more expensive. Investors are
paying $17.60 for every $1 in earnings for companies in the S&P 500.
Thats above the long-term average
price-to-earnings ratio of $16.
Even so, stocks are not overvalued,
said Cameron Hinds, regional chief
investment officer at Wells Fargo
Private Bank.
You have to understand that U.S.
economic output is at an all-time high
and corporate profits are at an all-time
high, Hinds said. Bull markets typically dont die purely of old age, they
tend to die of recessions and overvaluation and perhaps policy mistakes,
and we dont see any of those on the
horizon.
The market started off Tuesdays
record run early in the day, with the
Dow and the S&P opening slightly
higher. Shortly after, the Dow topped
18,000 points for the first time, while
the S&P extended beyond the all-time
high from the day before.

briefs
As recession looms, Russia acts Keurig recallsBusiness
7 million
to support spiraling economy coffee makers due to burn risk
By Nataliya Vasilyeva
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MOSCOW With its economy spiraling toward recession following


Western sanctions and a dramatic fall in
the price of oil, Russia took another
step Tuesday to shore up the value of the
ruble, which has been one of the worlds
worst-performing currencies this year.
Russias energy-dependent economy
has suffered a severe economic shock
over the past few months, largely
because oil prices have tanked the
benchmark New York rate has fallen by
around a half since June to stand at not
much more than $55 a barrel.
Because the Russian economy
remains hugely reliant on energy revenues, that spells trouble. It could also
pose problems for the global economic
recovery if Russias economy takes
another turn for the worse. It is one of
the major uncertainties heading into
2015, particularly for the 18-country
eurozone.
In a move Tuesday to contain the ruble
crisis, the government instructed five of
the countrys biggest state-controlled
exporters to reduce their foreign curren-

cy assets to October levels and to not


raise them again until March. The companies targeted were gas giant Gazprom,
oil companies Rosneft and Zarubezhneft
and diamond producers Alrosa and
Kristall.
On Tuesday, the ruble was steady as it
has been for the past few trading sessions, floating around the 55 mark
against the dollar. Thats certainly an
improvement on last week when the
ruble plunged at one point to near 80
against the dollar.
With retailers, particularly of imported products, looking to pass costs onto
consumers in light of the rubles fall,
jittery consumers rushed to buy cars and
emptied shelves at electronics and home
appliances stores to pre-empt the price
rises. Others besieged bank offices to
withdraw their deposits and buy dollars
or euros the panic that raised the
threat of a full-fledged banking crisis if
its not contained quickly.
In response to the falling ruble,
Russias central bank last week
increased its key interest rate to a whopping 17 percent. Though that may help
ease the selling pressure on the ruble by
encouraging traders to hold onto the cur-

rency in anticipation of big returns, it is


going to hobble Russian businesses and
households if maintained at that level
for too long.
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry
Medvedev promised that the interest
rate will be reduced once the ruble stabilizes, but acknowledged that the country
faces the risk of a deep recession.
Medvedev said Russias current economic difficulties were exacerbated by
Western sanctions. He said the economy
is in a worse place now than in the 2008
crisis because a number of countries are
effectively hampering the development
of our economy.
There are hopes to turn Russia into a
pariah and reduce it to lower ranks in the
ratings, Medvedev said. This will
never happen.
The U.S. and the European Union
have slapped a series of sanctions on
Russia over its annexation of Ukraines
Crimean Peninsula and support for a
pro-Russian insurgency in eastern
Ukraine. While some of the sanctions
were largely symbolic, the closure of
Western capital markets for Russian
companies and banks hit Russia hard
and increased pressure on the ruble.

Sony re-gifts The Interview in limited Christmas release


By Jake Coyle
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK The Interview was


put back into theaters Tuesday when
Sony
Pictures
Entertainment
announced a limited Christmas Day
theatrical release for the comedy that
provoked an international incident
with North Korea and outrage over its
cancelled release.
Sony Entertainment CEO Michael
Lynton said Tuesday that Seth Rogens
North Korea farce will be in a number
of theaters beginning Thursday. He
said Sony also is continuing its efforts
to release the film on more platforms
and in more theaters.
We have never given up on releasing The Interview, Lynton said in a
statement Tuesday. While we hope

this is only the first step of the films


release, we are proud to make it available to the public and to have stood up
to those who attempted to suppress free
speech.
For Sony, the decision was the culmination of a gradual about-face: After
initially saying it had no plans to
release the movie, the company began
softening its position after it was
broadly criticized.
Moviegoers celebrated the abrupt
change in fortune for a film that
appeared doomed as The Interview
began popping up in the listings of
independent theaters across the country Tuesday, from Atlanta to Los
Angeles. The film is set to open in
dozens of theaters on Thursday, the day
it was originally set for wide release.
Sony officials arent commenting on

whether the film will also be released


to video on demand another possibility. Starz, which has first VOD
rights to Sony releases, didnt respond
to requests for comment. Streaming
service Netflix declined comment,
while YouTube didnt respond to
requests.
One of the loudest critics of the
films shelving, President Barack
Obama, hailed Sonys reversal.
The president applauds Sonys decision to authorize screenings of the
film, said Obama spokesman Eric
Schultz. As the president made clear,
we are a country that believes in free
speech, and the right of artistic expression. The decision made by Sony and
participating theaters allows people to
make their own choices about the film,
and we welcome that outcome.

Keurig is recalling more than 7 million of its single-serve


coffee brewing machines after reports that a number of them
had spewed hot liquids and injured dozens of users.
The recall is for Keurigs Mini Plus brewers that were made
between 2009 and 2014. Keurig received about 200 reports of
hot liquid spraying from the brewer, including 90 reports of
burn-related injuries.
Customers who own the brewers can contact the company
and have a repair kit sent for free. Keurig said the kit will fix
the issue. The company warned customers waiting for the kit
to keep an arms length away from the brewers and not brew
more than two cups in quick succession.
About 6.6 million of the brewers are in the U.S., and nearly 600,000 are in Canada. They were sold for about $100
online and at retailers across the country, including Kmart,
Kohls, Target and Walmart. The recalled brewers have model
number K10 and have an identification number starting with
31 printed on the bottom.
The brewers are made by Keurig Green Mountain Inc., based
in Waterbury, Vermont. The companys shares fell $3.08, or
2.2 percent, to $136.70 in afternoon trading Tuesday.

Group led by Apple and


Microsoft sells patents for $900M
SAN FRANCISCO A group led by Apple and Microsoft
has sold about 4,000 technology patents to patent management company RPX Corp. for $900 million.
The deal announced Tuesday marks another shift in the
ownership of a patent portfolio auctioned off in 2011 after
telecommunications company Nortel Networks went bankrupt. Apple, Microsoft, BlackBerry, Ericsson and Sony
formed the Rockstar Consortium to buy the patents for $4.5
billion, outbidding Google Inc. for the rights to technology
used in many mobile devices.
The Nortel portfolio initially consisted of about 6,000
patents, but Apple, Microsoft and the other members of
Rockstar held on to 2,000 of them.
RPX, which is based in San Francisco, formed a subsidiary
to manage the newly acquired patents and collect licensing
payments from more than 30 companies, including Google.

Safeway pulls caramel apples amid listeria scare


LOS ANGELES Safeway has pulled prepackaged caramel
apples from its shelves, the grocery chain said Tuesday, a day
after the family of a person who died from a listeria infection
linked to the fruit sued the company.
Shirlee Jean Frey, who died Dec. 2, became ill after buying
several caramel apples from a Safeway supermarket in Felton
in October, according to the suit filed Monday in Santa Cruz
County Superior Court.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed
the 81-year-old woman was sickened with the same strains of
listeria found in apples that infected 28 other people in nine
states.

NOT HIS SWAN SONG?: FRANK GORE WANTS TO STAY WITH 49ERS AND GM TRENT BAALKE MAY FEEL THE SAME >> PAGE 13

<<< Page 12, Mack making an


impact as a rookie with Raiders
Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

SHPs Burr-Kirven
is king of gridiron

Stanford upsets
No. 9 Texas in
overtime, 74-71

By Nathan Mollat

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

For any other player, Ben BurrKirvens 2014 football debut


would have been turned into a
movie.
After missing the first five
games of the season with a lingering leg injury suffered during the
track season in the spring,
Burr-Kirven, who was
expected to be eased
back into the Sacred
Heart Prep offense,
found himself as the
next man up as the
Gators clung to a
35-28 lead over
Terra Nova the
five-time defending
Peninsula
Athletic
League Bay Division champion and a team SHP had never
beaten.
With the two running backs
ahead of him out with leg cramps,
head coach Pete Lavorato turned to
the 6-foot, 200-pound BurrKirven. On his first offensive
series of the season, he blasted
through the Terra Nova defensive
front and rumbled for a 47-yard
score on his third carry of the sea-

son. On his fourth and final carry,


he broke off an 80-yard scoring
run.
Its the stuff of movies in all
respects except one: Burr-Kirven
was expected to be that kind of
player. The best player in the
Central Coast Section.
So, despite missing five games,
Burr-Kirven returned for the most
important games of the
season the Bay
Division season and
the playoffs. BurrKirven was the
icing on the cake
that saw the Gators
capture a number of
firsts: first Bay
Division championship, a CCS Open
Division
championship and a perfect 13-0
record.
The cherry on top is Burr-Kirven
being selected as the San Mateo
Daily Journals 2014 Football
Player of the Year.
It was definitely a weird season, Burr-Kirven said. We were a
great team whether I was playing
or not. I knew if I did play my best,

See BURR-KIRVEN, Page 14

Joos grows from ace


spiker to dual threat
By Terry Bernal
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

Devin Joos knows volleyball.


By virtue of her 19 double-doubles this season alone, the MenloAtherton senior was a frontrunner
for one of our Athlete of the
Season nods. It was her overall
prowess as a six-rotation player,
her presence as a devout team
leader and, oh yeah, the results
not to mention the sheer entertainment value of her
high-velocity
kill
shots is why Joos has
been named the San
Mateo
Daily
Journal Volleyball
Player of the Year.
That's really saying
something,
considering
the
depth of talent at M-A
this season. The Bears
made the most of it with a
30-4 overall record, including an
undefeated 12-0 record in
Peninsula Athletic League Bay
Division play en route to the
league title, which M-A won convincingly, dropping just one set
in league play this year.
By the end of the season it
was so smooth and so seamless
that it was easy to just sit back and
enjoy the volleyball, whether it
was a win or loss, Joos said.
While M-A's season ended in a
dramatic ve-set loss to Turlock's
Pitman High School in the CIF
Northern California nals, the
Bears' second Nor Cal playoff
appearance in three years was a

dream come true for Joos. A transfer from St. Francis which
caused her to have to sit out the
rst half of her junior year she
wasn't part of the Central Coast
Section championship team of
2012.
Once she hit the court for M-A
midway through her junior season, Joos was all aggressiveness
and tenacity. And after leading the
Bears last season with 5.1 kills
per set, this year she transcended
an arsenal of offense with
junior Leanna Collins
and senior Ally
Ostrow
that
harkened back to
another rambunctious trio Joos was
a part of growing
up her brother
and father.
The younger of two
siblings, Joos grew up
in an ultra-competitive
environment. Between her father
Devon after whom she is named
who grew up a standout baseball and football player and a
hyper-athletic brother Lawson,
who had a penchant for turning
every sport around the home front
into a rugby hybrid, Joos had
something of an a-typical little
brother complex.
Every sport we played, it would
be that sport plus tackling each
other in between, Joos said. So,
I denitely had no chance of being
a girly girl in my household.
Her father was quick to navigate
her to Maples Pavilion, however,
where Joos would watch in awe of

the Stanford volleyball teams of


her youth.
'You know Devin,' Joos said,
articulating her father's inuential
words from once upon a time at
Maples, 'that's going to be you
someday. You're going to be my
big outside hitter.'

Her father was right on the


money. On Dec. 2, Joos wrapped
up one of the great volleyball
careers in the modern M-A history.
J o o s ' k i l l p ro duct i o n t o o k a
s l i g h t h i t t h i s s eas o n fro m

See JOOS, Page 14

By Mark Rosner

AUSTIN, Texas Anthony


Brown knew he could play a lot better after Stanford lost at BYU last
week. He did just that to help the
Cardinal pull off the upset of No. 9
Texas.
I wanted to be aggressive,
Brown said. I wanted to have no
regrets.
The Cardinal forward scored a season-best 25 points, including the
go-ahead basket in overtime, helping Stanford defeat the Longhorns
74-71 on Tuesday night.
Chasson Randle added 22 points,
including a clutch shot in overtime
to help Stanford beat a top 10 team
on the road for the first time since
2008.
Our guys played with a lot of
passion, Stanford coach Johnny
Dawkins said.
Brown converted all four of his 3point attempts, but his final basket, with 1:08 remaining in overtime, was on a drive inside.
After Texas (10-2) guard Javan
Felix missed a 3-point shot, Randle
made a jumper with 10 seconds left
for the final margin of victory. He
then made a jump shot with 10 seconds left to give Stanford (7-3) a
three-point lead.
Felix and Demarcus Holland then
missed forced 3-point shots as
Texas tried to tie the game. Felix led
Texas with a season-high 19
points. Guard Kendal Yancy and forward Jonathan Holmes scored 14
apiece.
Holmes created the overtime with
a jump shot from the free throw line
with 25 seconds remaining.
Stanford had taken the lead 31
seconds earlier on a jumper by
Randle from around the foul circle.
Randle and Brown repeatedly
made step-back jumpers when they
appeared to be well-guarded by
Texas. His final shot was one of
them.
I wanted to create some space,
Randle said. I knew if I got that, I
was going to get the shot. We do a
lot of that in our skill development
with our coaching staff.
Randle, Stanfords All-Pac-12
guard, left the game with two fouls
with 5:16 left in the first half. The
Cardinal trailed by six at the time.
Instead of crumbling, Stanford rallied to pull even at halftime at 31
apiece on a driving shot by Rosco
Allen.
Brown carried Stanford through
those potentially rough five minutes, though. An average 3-point
shooter - 35.3 percent before
Tuesday - made three treys without
missing after Randle left the game.
He also hit one before Randle sat
down.
Despite Browns accuracy, Texas
outshot Stanford 52.2 percent to
38.7 in the half. Stanford compensated with eight offensive rebounds
and a 9-0 edge in second chance
points for the half. Forward Travis
Reid snagged five of them.
Reid finished with 14 rebounds,
six on offense.
I thought those guys were
tougher, Texas coach Rick Barnes
said. From start to finish.

12

Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

SPORTS

THE DAILY JOURNAL

Mack makes big impact as rookie with Raiders


By Josh Dubow
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ALAMEDA Fifteen years of wasted or


traded away first-round draft picks have laid
the foundation for a dismal decade for the
Oakland Raiders.
From busts such as JaMarcus Russell to
reaches such as Darrius Heyward-Bey, mistakes on draft day led directly to losses on the
field as the Raiders have gone 12 straight
years without a winning record or playoff
berth.
General manager Reggie McKenzie might
finally have found a player to help end that
slide this year in linebacker Khalil Mack. The
fifth overall pick out of Buffalo has been an
impact player right from the start.
He is dominating against the run, a relentless pass rusher and an eager learner who is
part of the foundation for what the Raiders
hope will eventually be a resurgence.
He jumps out on film every week, safety
Charles Woodson said. So to us its no surprise what hes doing out there. We know the
other team, whether its the quarterback or
whether its the tackle or tight end trying to

take him on, theyre feeling him. And thats every


week. Thats every play,
man. This guys going to
be special.
Since drafting Woodson
fourth overall in 1998, the
Raiders made 15 firstround picks the following
15 years and dealt three
Khalil Mack
more away in ill-fated
trades for Randy Moss, Richard Seymour and
Carson Palmer.
Only two of those 15 ever made a single Pro
Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and
kicker Sebastian Janikowski and many
were colossal failures such as Russell.
Mack appears to be a full-fledged success.
Hes continuing to grow and hes continuing to improve. Each week hes gotten a little
bit better, interim coach Tony Sparano said.
Hes getting better and better and thats all
we can ask for our young players right now is
to continue to improve.
Macks play has put him in contention to
win the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
award. Mack is one of the leading contenders

for the honor, along with St. Louis Aaron


Donald and Baltimores C.J. Mosley.
The Raiders havent had a player win a
major postseason award since quarterback
Rich Gannon was MVP back in 2002.
I cant listen to it, he said. Ill listen to
it at the end of year, but not now. The grind is
all Im focusing on, and going out and getting better every week.
He has done just that. Mack is the top-graded 4-3 outside linebacker, according to Pro
Football Focus, just edging out Denver star
Von Miller.
While many outside linebackers make their
names by sacking the quarterback, Mack has
been at his best against the run where he
fights off blocks to make plays in the backfield every week. Mack is second in the NFL
to Houstons J.J. Watt with 11 1/2 tackles at
or behind the line against the run, according
to STATS.
Mack is no slouch rushing the passer
despite seeing more than his share of doubleteams. He is tied for sixth among all linebackers with 51 quarterback pressures and has
four sacks on the season. Mack ranks third in
quarterback pressures among linebackers

over the past 11 weeks.


Its been pretty cool to see the transition
from the game moving fast to it starting to
slow down, and Im starting to key a lot of
different things and read a lot of different
things and see how people are scheming, and
pretty much knowing how the game works at
this level, Mack said.
Macks growing comfort level has led to
more ways he can be used by defensive coordinator Jason Tarver. After starting the season
mostly as a strongside linebacker, Mack now
moves around the defense to get the best possible matchup and to confuse opposing quarterbacks.
Buffalos Kyle Orton appeared flustered by
the constant pressure Mack applied this past
week from all different areas of the field.
Weve been able to move him more and
more, Tarver said. But whats great about
Khalil is hes a one-time correction young
man. He can see it once he does it. Hes very
conscious of what hes doing, so when he
sees it he remembers the play and you say,
Hey, what did you feel here? or, What did
you do? Next time you feel that, do this. Hes
got it.

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Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

13

Gore hopes to Aldon Smith says he didnt


drink
at
McDonald
home
stay with 49ers
By Janie McCauley

By Janie McCauley
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SANTA CLARA For weeks, Frank Gore


has been pondering the reality he could be
playing his final game with San Francisco
on Sunday.
He briefly became quiet Tuesday just talking about it, saying he would like nothing
more than to return to the 49ers next season, his only team as a pro. Especially after
the way this year went, missing the playoffs following three straight trips to the
NFC championship game
and a Super Bowl near
miss.
Ive been thinking
about it these last two
weeks very hard, Gore
said Tuesday in a short
interview
with
the
Associated Press. Im
OK. I was just thinking
Frank Gore
about, Dang, it really
can be.
But I know the business of it. The organization has been great, theyve been great
to me. I just want to finish strong in front
of my fans. Hopefully we can get a win, and
Ill see from there.
San Franciscos all-time leading rusher
needs 38 yards Sunday against Arizona for
his fourth consecutive 1,000-yard season
and eighth in his 10 NFL seasons. The
Niners (7-8) need to beat the Cardinals to
avoid their first losing season under embattled fourth-year coach Jim Harbaugh.
The University of Michigan on Tuesday
posted a birthday greeting and photo of
Harbaugh via Twitter as he turned 51. His
alma mater is a suitor for his services, with
unconfirmed reports over the past week the
university has already made a six-year offer.
Gore, who has voiced support of
Harbaugh, finished with 158 yards against
the Chargers after breaking four tackles on
the 52-yard scoring run in the first quarter.
Hes showing no signs of being slowed
after the concussion sustained at Seattle on
Dec. 14.
I expect a lot out of Frank and theres not
too much he does that amazes me anymore
because thats just the standard hes set for
himself, quarterback Colin Kaepernick
said. Hes a huge asset and Im hoping hes

back here. Feel a lot more comfortable with


21 in the backfield.
Gore said there have been no formal discussions with the front office about what
might be next. General manager Trent
Baalke on Thursday acknowledged the mutual interest to CSN Bay Area and said the
49ers hope Gore returns.
Hopefully Ill be back, Gore said. The
organization, they love me and they respect
me. I want to be back, yeah, hey, I was
raised here. I dont know nothing else.
The running back doesnt even know who
the coach will be come 2015, so that person
would likely have a say. Harbaugh has kept
quiet throughout the speculation about his
future.
I respect that. Thats hard, man, thats
hard to do. He still came to work every day,
worked hard and tried to win, Gore said.
Hes a great coach. I just feel like its hard
to come in this league and do what he did.
Harbaugh has praised Gore for his handling of a difficult season and a year in
which his workload has been less than what
hes accustomed to or desires.
Hes an unwavering professional in
everything that he does. Great to be around.
Loved by his teammates and coaches. Hes a
joy to be around every day, Harbaugh said.
Boy, hes the most or as motivated as any
player Ive ever been around to play the
game. I think back to 2011 when he had the
ankle injury and we were playing against
the Eagles. He really wasnt able to walk on
it all week and then went out and rushed for
over a hundred yards. Its special.
At 31, when people questioned whether
Gore could still run like an elite NFL back,
he arrived at training camp and said he was
ready to prove wrong all the critics.
Now, theres some unfinished business
with the 49ers before he leaves, such as
turning things around again in 2015 and
getting back to the Super Bowl and winning
this time.
Its been tough. You look at the last three
years, weve been the top dogs of the NFL.
This year has been very tough for us. Thats
stressful, Gore said. Thats my goal.
When you play this game that should be
your goal. We got there and we didnt finish.
I know weve got the people to do it. This
year was a crazy year, too many injuries and
just a lot.

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SANTA CLARA San Francisco outside


linebacker Aldon Smith acknowledged
Tuesday that he visited Ray McDonalds
home for a short time the day the ex-49ers
defensive lineman is accused of sexually
assaulting a woman.
Smith said he didnt drink any alcohol and
that he is regularly checked for sobriety. He
served a nine-game suspension this year for
violations of the NFLs substance-abuse and
personal-conduct policies.
As far as its concerned, I was over at
Rays house for close to an hour, Smith
said at his locker. I didnt drink one thing.
And as far as it goes, relating to that, I have
nothing else to say. Its not my issue or my
problem.
Court documents unsealed Monday said
the encounter occurred Dec. 14, a few hours
after the 49ers returned from a 17-7 loss to
the Seahawks in Seattle.
The woman stayed with McDonald at his
home the next day and drank vodka with

Football brief
Raiders send Carr home sick
ALAMEDA The Oakland Raiders sent
Derek Carr home to rest after the rookie
quarterback showed up Tuesday feeling ill.
Carr did not practice and interim coach
Tony Sparano said he was hopeful Carr will
be back on Wednesday.
The 36th overall pick in the draft, Carr

McDonald and Smith,


according to the papers.
Thats when McDonald
conceded that a sexual
encounter
occurred,
according to the court
documents.
Smith said he did visit
McDonalds San Jose
Aldon Smith home on Dec. 15.
Smith took a ve-game
absence last year to undergo treatment following his September 2013 DUI arrest. The
25-year-old Smith was also arrested April
13 at Los Angeles International Airport.
Police said Smith was randomly selected for
a secondary screening and became uncooperative with the process, telling a TSA agent
that he had a bomb. No charges were led.
Smith said that after stopping at
McDonalds he spent the remainder of the
evening with his young son.
As far as thats concerned, I said what I
had to say about it, Smith said, noting he
is tested for alcohol enough for me to pass
the test.

has started all 15 games for the Raiders this


season. He leads rookie quarterbacks in
completions (330), yards passing (3,112)
and touchdowns (20). He also has thrown
the fewest interceptions (11) of any rookie
in NFL history with at least 500 attempts.
Matt Schaub, who lost the starting job to
Carr coming out of training camp, split reps
with second-year quarterback Matt McGloin
with Oaklands first-team offense during
practice.

14

SPORTS

Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

Braves sign veteran reliever


Jason Grilli to two-year pact
ATLANTA A person with
direct knowledge of the deal tells
The Associated Press the Atlanta
Braves and veteran reliever Jason
Grilli have agreed to a two-year
contract.

JOOS
Continued from page 11
last year's 5.1 per-set average. She
averaged 4.4 kills per set while
still leading the PAL Bay Division
with 450 kills. Collins at opposite hitter was the quintessential
counterbalance to Joos' ferocious
velocity. Collins totaled exactly
400 kills this season while averaging 3.9 per set. Ostrow made
sure M-A didn't miss a beat when
Joos rotated out of the front row,
totaling 256 kills and a 2.7 per set
average.
What helped earn Joos PAL Bay
Division Most Valuable Player
honors this season, however, was
the fact she impacted every facet
of a Bears team.
From the service line, Joos tied
for the team lead with Collins and

MLB briefs

on June 27, 2014. He finished


with a combined 12 saves and
4.00 ERA last season.

Jordan Walden, Cardinals


agree to $6.6M, two-year deal

The 38-year-old right-hander


will fill a setup role for closer

Craig Kimbrel. He will help


replace Jordan Walden, who was
traded with right fielder Jason
Heyward to the Cardinals in the
offseason deal that sent starting
pitcher Shelby Miller to Atlanta.
Grilli was an All-Star closer for
the Pirates in 2013, when he had
33 saves. He lost his stopper job
before he was traded to the Angels

sophomore Eliza Grover with 103


service points, while her 47 aces
paced M-A. On defense, she was
just as dangerous. Her 24 blocks
were second on the squad only to
middle blocker Grover's 62. And
on the back row, she led the team
in digs by a substantial margin
with 435, averaging 13. 2 per
match.
Our defense was our focus the
entire year, Joos said. The
offense just came with it.
Much of Joos' defensive focus
was dialed in during last year's
club season with Vision's 17-andunder squad. Vision head coach
Will Yuen was the biggest proponent of clutch blocking for which
Joos had ever played. So, to make
certain she received regular playing time, Joos honed the timing
and instincts necessary to produce
blocks in the clutch.
What did cost her playing time,
however, was an ankle injury she

suffered early in the year.


Spending many of the early season qualifier tournaments out of
action was torture for the hypercompetitive Joos. And when she
was finally cleared to play, she
reinjured it, although that one had
quite a different effect.
When I re-tweaked it, I was so
angry, Joos said.
Joos' stubborn nature wouldn't
allow her to concede to the injury
the second time around. So, with a
ton of will power and miles of athletic tape, she played through the
pain.
I just honestly pretended like it
didn't happen, Joos aid. I mentally didn't care what the outcome
was, I just tried to play through it
and it wasn't much of a choice for
me. I just made a decision I wanted
to play.
Tenacity paid off for Joos as the
valuable recruiting window of her
junior year wound down. She

earned a walk-on invite from the


Division I program at UC Santa
Barbara, where Joos is hoping to
join former M-A standout Ali
Spindt, who recently wrapped up
her sophomore season with the
Gauchos.
It all happened for a reason,
Joos said of the adventures of club
season. It all worked out.
Leaving behind M-A volleyball
means Joos departs from her
favorite setter, Kirby Knapp. The
fiery sophomore Knapp was the
reason the Bears' offense ran so
smoothly this season, as she surpassed the 1,000-assist plateau
for the second consecutive season.
If it was up to me, she'd be my
setter for anything, Joos said.
She's so easy to work with and
she knows exactly what she
wants. And she's so courteous to
each player and their differences.
That's why she's so successful.

M-A's place in history as showing the potential beginnings of a


CCS dynasty isn't lost on anyone
in the M-A mix, according to
Joos.

he simply never stopped.


I think beating Terra Nova was
a big thing, Burr-Kirven said.
(After that win we thought) this
is the year were going to do something
special.
When the Gators did get to the
playoffs garnering the No. 1
seed in the Open Division BurrKirven turned his game up another
notch. In three playoff games,
against perennial powers Oak
Grove, Los Gatos and Bellarmine,
Burr-Kirven scored twice in each
game, combining to rush for 387
yards.
Despite all the accolades BurrKirven receives for his offensive
prowess, its his defensive abilities that led University of
Washington to offer his a scholarship to play linebacker. BurrKirven made such an impact in a
short amount of time on defense,
he was named
PAL
Bay
Di v i s i o n
Defen s i v e

Player of the Year.


Whats the old saying? Make
everyone around you better?
Thats what he brings, Lavorato
said. It doesnt matter if hes running the ball or playing defense.
Hes equally good on both sides
of the ball.
Regardless of which side of the
Burr-Kirven plays, you can expect
one thing: 100 percent effort on
every single play. Burr-Kirven
attacks each play like hes been
shot out of cannon, disregarding
his own body and inflicting as
much punishment on the opposition as possible.
Off the field, Im a pretty laid
back guy, Burr-Kirven said.
Once I get on the field, I get a different mindset.
Burr-Kirven said when he was a
sophomore, an older player told
him that all the good one have a
little bit of psycho in them. In
other words, they play with a
crazed intensity that takes BurrKirven right to the edge.

The best players always play


like psychos. I want people to be
scared of me, Burr-Kirven said.
(My style) is a little bit reckless,
a little bit wild. I normally do a
pretty good of playing right up to
the cusp of what is OK.

The person says the agreement


includes a club option for a third
year. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the
deal has not been announced.

BURR-KIRVEN
Continued from page 11
it would be a benefit for everyone.
Hopefully, I [could] make us
great.
He did precisely that. And
despite his truncated season, BurrKirven put up offensive numbers
that put him among the elite in
CCS. While his total numbers
arent off-the-charts, his per carry
average was pretty impressive. In
eight game five Bay Division
and three CCS games BurrKirven averaged 107.8 yards per
game, which was the ninth-best
average in CCS. His average of
8.1 carries was fourth, while his
19 touchdowns was good for
eighth in CCS.

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Needless to say, Burr-Kirven was


an elite performer in CCS.
I think he is the best high
school football player Ive ever
coached or ever seen play, SHP
coach Pete Lavorato said. Hes
just special.
Lavoratos original plan was
to use Burr-Kirven sparingly on
offense until the Gators got to
the playoffs. But with the two
players ahead of him in the running back rotation banged up,
Burr-Kirven was in the backfield
in his first game back. He rushed
for 143 yards and two touchdowns on just four carries in a
49-28 win over Terra Nova and

ST. LOUIS Reliever Jordan


Walden and the St. Louis Cardinals
have agreed to a $6.6 million,

two-year contract that avoided


salary arbitration.
The 27-year-old right-hander
gets a $350,000 signing bonus
and salaries of $2.5 million next
year and $3.5 million in 2016 as
part of Tuesdays deal. The
Cardinals have a $5.25 million
option for 2017 with a $250,000
buyout.

We all are very aware of what


we have, what we're doing and how
special the team was, she said.
The team is so close, they gathered Monday afternoon to celebrate the holidays a final chapter of the fall season spent with
the most enthralling volleyball
team Joos has even been a part of,
she said.
That's what we love about it. It
has some worth to it, Joos said.
It's not like we come in and just
signed up for it. We all earned it.
We all wanted to be there and we
all deserved to be. We take a lot
of pride in it. I think the girls love
what they're a part of. It's a really
great program. It's become something beautiful.

Lavorato said its that attitude


that separates Burr-Kirven from a
lot of other players.
Thats what Im talking about.
Hes special. Hes different from
everyone else. He plays every
play like its his last ever, like its
the most important play ever,
Lavorato said. There are always
six or seven plays that will be
the difference between winning
and losing. You dont know which
ones they are, so you have to play
hard
every
single
play.
Unfortunately, not everyone does
that. Except Ben. He plays hard
every single play.

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Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

Giants, Peavy finalize two-year, $24M deal


ASSOCIATED PRESS

SAN FRANCISCO Jake Peavy had no


problem being patient as the San Francisco
Giants pursued re-signing Pablo Sandoval and
went after Jon Lester.
Peavy knew where he wanted to be. Anyway,
he needed a bit of downtime to recharge and discuss his options with family after the thrill of
winning another championship and to get a
feel for his first free agency experience.
I wasnt Jon Lester, lets get this straight,

Peavy said good-naturedly Tuesday after finalizing a $24 million, two-year contract that came
together last week. I wasnt flying around.
Peavy will receive a $4 million signing
bonus, $7 million next season and $13 million
in 2016. The contract includes a full no-trade
provision and award bonuses.
A 33-year-old right-hander, Peavy helped
Boston win the 2013 World Series and was traded to San Francisco on July 26. After beginning 1-9 with Boston, Peavy went 6-4 with a
2.17 ERAin 12 starts for San Francisco. He was

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BASEBALL
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE Suspended N.Y.
Mets 2B L.J. Mazzilli (St. Lucie-FSL) 50 games for a
second positive test for a drug of abuse in violation
of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
American League
BALTIMORE ORIOLES Claimed C Ryan Lavarnway off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. Released
OF Quintin Berry.
HOUSTON ASTROS Assigned INF Gregorio Petit
outright to Fresno (PCL).
OAKLAND ATHLETICS Assigned RHP Fernando
Rodriguez outright to Nashville (PCL).
SEATTLE MARINERS Assigned RHP Logan Bawcom outright to Tacoma (PCL).
TEXAS RANGERS Announced RHP Ben Rowen
cleared unconditional waivers and is a free agent.
TORONTO BLUE JAYS Claimed LHP Scott Barnes
off waivers from Texas and RHP Preston Guilmet
from Pittsburgh.
National League
CHICAGO CUBS Agreed to terms with C David
Ross on a two-year contract. Assigned RHP Donn
Roach and INF Logan Watkins outright to Iowa
(PCL). Claimed LHP Mike Kickham off waivers from
San Francisco.
LOS ANGELES DODGERS Assigned OF/1B Kyle
Jensen outright to Oklahoma City (PCL).
MIAMI MARLINS Claimed RHP Preston Claiborne off waivers from the N.Y. Yankees.
MILWAUKEE BREWERS Claimed 1B Shane Peterson off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Agreed to terms with
RHP Jordan Walden on a two-year contract.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Assigned 1B Angel
Villalona outright to Sacramento (PCL). Agreed to
terms with RHP Jake Peavy on a two-year contract.
NFL
ATLANTA FALCONS Placed S William Moore on
injured reserve. Signed S Sean Baker from the practice squad and RB Ronnie Wingo to the practice
squad.
CAROLINA PANTHERS Placed WR DeAndre
Presley on injured reserve.
CHICAGO BEARS Placed DE Willie Young on injured reserve. Signed DE Austen Lane.
CLEVELAND BROWNS Released FB Ray Agnew.
Signed QB Tyler Thigpen. Re-signed DT Christian
Tupou to the practice squad.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Released LB Darin Drakeford from the practice squad.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS Released RB Ben Tate.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Released DB Daxton Swanson from the practice squad. Signed DL
Cameron Henderson to the practice squad.
TENNESSEE TITANS Signed CB RiShard Anderson to the practice squad.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS Placed LB Trent Murphy on injured reserve. Signed OL Rishaw Johnson
from the N.Y. Giants practice squad and WR Colin
Lockett to the practice squad.

1-2 in four postseason outings as the Giants


won their third title in five years.
I just appreciate Jake sticking with us this
free-agent process, assistant general manager
Bobby Evans said. Were thrilled to have him
back. We certainly wouldnt have accomplished what we did in 2014 without him.
Couldnt see going forward without him. His
contributions last year were a game-changer for
us. His presence in the clubhouse, on the
bench, his influence on that club was significant.

NFL GLANCE

NHL GLANCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
GP W L OT
Montreal 35 22 11 2
Tampa Bay 36 21 11 4
Detroit
35 18 8 9
Toronto
35 20 12 3
Boston
35 18 14 3
Florida
32 15 9 8
Ottawa
34 14 14 6
Buffalo
35 13 19 3
Metropolitan Division
GP W L OT
Pittsburgh 34 22 7 5
N.Y. Islanders34 23 11 0
N.Y. Rangers 32 18 10 4
Washington 34 17 11 6
Philadelphia 34 14 14 6
Columbus 33 14 16 3
New Jersey 36 12 17 7
Carolina
34 10 20 4

Pts
46
46
45
43
39
38
34
29
Pts
49
46
40
40
34
31
31
24

GF
95
117
100
118
91
73
90
69
GF
108
105
97
99
97
80
78
70

GA
84
96
87
102
91
82
94
115
GA
80
94
83
90
101
107
104
93

WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central Division
GP W L OT
Chicago
35 23 10 2
Nashville
33 22 9 2
St. Louis
34 21 10 3
Winnipeg 35 18 10 7
Minnesota 32 16 13 3
Colorado 34 13 13 8
Dallas
33 14 14 5

Pts
48
46
45
43
35
34
33

GF
107
95
100
88
93
90
95

GA
72
70
86
81
89
101
113

Pacific Division
GP W L OT
Anaheim 36 23 8 5
Sharks
35 19 11 5
Vancouver 33 20 11 2
Los Angeles 35 17 11 7
Calgary
36 18 15 3
Arizona
34 12 18 4
Edmonton 35 7 21 7

Pts
51
43
42
41
39
28
21

GF
104
99
99
97
104
80
75

GA
98
90
91
88
98
112
121

Tuesdays Games
Carolina 2, New Jersey 1, SO
Boston 5, Nashville 3
Montreal 3, N.Y. Islanders 1
N.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 2
Philadelphia 5, Minnesota 2
Toronto 4, Dallas 0
Detroit 6, Buffalo 3
Tampa Bay 4, Pittsburgh 3
Arizona 5, Edmonton 1
Colorado 5, St. Louis 0
Winnipeg 5, Chicago 1
Wednesdays Games
No games scheduled
Thursdays Games
No games scheduled

Peavy said he had some really nice offers


but it wasnt all about the highest bidder I
wasnt chasing the most money as he
weighed what was best going forward following his 13th major league season.
To be able to accomplish what we did last
year was as special as anything I could ever
imagine, he said. San Franciscos a special
place. Its known across the land now, what the
organizations been able to accomplish. How
could you not as a professional athlete not want
to be a part of what we have here now?

NBA GLANCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE
East
W L T
y-New England
12 3 0
Miami
8 7 0
Buffalo
8 7 0
N.Y. Jets
3 12 0

Pct
.800
.533
.533
.200

PF
459
364
326
246

PA
296
336
280
377

South
y-Indianapolis
Houston
Jacksonville
Tennessee

W L T
10 5 0
8 7 0
3 12 0
2 13 0

Pct
.667
.533
.200
.133

PF
431
349
232
244

PA
359
290
389
411

North
x-Cincinnati
x-Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Cleveland

W L
10 4
10 5
9 6
7 8

T
1
0
0
0

Pct
.700
.667
.600
.467

PF
348
409
389
289

PA
317
351
292
317

West
y-Denver
San Diego
Kansas City
Raiders

W L T
11 4 0
9 6 0
8 7 0
3 12 0

Pct
.733
.600
.533
.200

PF
435
341
334
239

PA
340
329
274
405

NATIONAL CONFERENCE
East
W L T
y-Dallas
11 4 0
Philadelphia
9 6 0
N.Y. Giants
6 9 0
Washington
4 11 0

Pct
.733
.600
.400
.267

PF PA
423 335
440 374
354 366
284 394

South
Carolina
Atlanta
New Orleans
Tampa Bay

W
6
6
6
2

L T
8 1
9 0
9 0
13 0

Pct
.433
.400
.400
.133

PF
305
378
378
257

PA
371
383
404
387

North
x-Detroit
x-Green Bay
Minnesota
Chicago

W L T
11 4 0
11 4 0
6 9 0
5 10 0

Pct
.733
.733
.400
.333

PF
301
456
312
310

PA
252
328
334
429

x-Seattle
x-Arizona
49ers
St. Louis

11 4
11 4
7 8
6 9

.733 374 248


.733 293 279
.467 286 323
.400 318 334

0
0
0
0

Sundays Games
Indianapolis at Tennessee, 10 a.m.
Jacksonville at Houston, 10 a.m.
San Diego at Kansas City, 10 a.m.
Chicago at Minnesota, 10 a.m.
Cleveland at Baltimore, 10 a.m.
Dallas at Washington, 10 a.m.
N.Y. Jets at Miami, 10 a.m.
Buffalo at New England, 10 a.m.
Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 10 a.m.
New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 10 a.m.
Carolina at Atlanta, 1:25 p.m.
Arizona at San Francisco, 1:25 p.m.
St. Louis at Seattle, 1:25 p.m.
Oakland at Denver, 1:25 p.m.
Detroit at Green Bay, 1:25 p.m.
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 5:30 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
Toronto
22
Brooklyn
12
Boston
10
New York
5
Philadelphia
4

7
15
16
25
23

.759
.444
.385
.167
.148

9
10 1/2
17 1/2
17

Southeast Division
Atlanta
21
Washington
19
Miami
13
Orlando
11
Charlotte
10

7
8
16
20
19

.750
.704
.448
.355
.345

1 1/2
8 1/2
11 1/2
11 1/2

Central Division
Chicago
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Indiana
Detroit

9
10
15
19
23

.679
.630
.483
.345
.179

1 1/2
5 1/2
9 1/2
14

WESTERN CONFERENCE
Southwest Division
Memphis
21
7
Houston
20
7
Dallas
20
10
San Antonio
18
11
New Orleans
14
14

.750
.741
.667
.621
.500

1/2
2
3 1/2
7

7
16
17
20
22

.767
.448
.414
.310
.185

9 1/2
10 1/2
13 1/2
16 1/2

3
10
14
16
19

.885
.655
.533
.429
.296

5 1/2
9
12
15 1/2

19
17
14
10
5

Northwest Division
Portland
23
Oklahoma City
13
Denver
12
Utah
9
Minnesota
5
Pacific Division
Warriors
23
L.A. Clippers
19
Phoenix
16
Sacramento
12
L.A. Lakers
8

Tuesdays Games
Chicago 99, Washington 91
Orlando 100, Boston 95
Indiana 96, New Orleans 84
Cleveland 125, Minnesota 104
Atlanta 107, L.A. Clippers 104
Philadelphia 91, Miami 87
Brooklyn 102, Denver 96
Portland 115, Oklahoma City 111, OT
Charlotte 108, Milwaukee 101
Phoenix 124, Dallas 115
Wednesdays Games
No games scheduled
Thursdays Games
Washington at New York, 9 a.m.
Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 11:30 a.m.
Cleveland at Miami, 2 p.m.
L.A. Lakers at Chicago, 5 p.m.
Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 7:30 p.m.

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SPORTS

Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

THE DAILY JOURNAL

Oregons Marcus Mariota: AP player of year


By Ralph D. Russo
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota is the


Associated Press college football player of
the year.
Mariota won the AP vote in the same landslide fashion he won the Heisman Trophy. He
received 49 of the 54 votes submitted by the
AP Top 25 media panel. Alabama receiver
Amari Cooper drew three votes. Wisconsin
running back and Florida State quarterback
Jameis Winston had one vote each.
Mariota is the first Oregon player to win AP
player of the year, which was first awarded in
1998, and the eighth quarterback to win it in
the last nine years.
The junior has also won the Maxwell Award
and Walter Camp player of the year, and the
Davey OBrien and Johnny Unitas Golden
Arm Award, which go to the top quarterbacks
in the country.

Oregon will face Florida State and last years


Heisman winner and AP player of the years,
Jameis Winston, in the College Football
Playoff semifinals on Jan. 1 at the Rose Bowl.
The winner will face Alabama or Ohio State in
the national championship game on Jan. 12
at AT&T Stadium in North Texas.
With his combination of speed and a strong
arm, Mariota is a play of the day waiting to
happen.
He set a Pac-12 record by accounting for 53
touchdowns, including 38 TD passes. The junior is the highest rated passer in the country
(186.33) and has thrown for 3,783 yards and
just two interceptions.
Hes an absolute competitor, an incredible
perfectionist, Oregon coach Mark Helfrich
said.
Here are a few of the most memorable
Mariota moments from 2014:

The shovel

In what was perhaps the biggest nonconference game of the season, Michigan State had
Oregon in trouble in the second half. It was
27-18 Spartans midway through the third quarter and the Ducks were facing a third-and-10
after having already punted away their first
two second-half possessions.
Michigan State collapsed the pocket around
Mariota, who eluded three defenders, slipping
and stepping around a mess of Spartans around
his feet. Mariota stumbled out of the pocket
and pushed a pass to Royce Freeman, who
went for 17 yards.
That drive ended soon after with a touchdown. And so did the next Oregon drive. And
the next one. The Ducks went on to win 4627.

Scoop and score


As good as Mariota is, a little luck helps.
Against UCLA, the Ducks were dominating
when Mariota was driving them toward anoth-

er score in the third quarter. He faked a handoff


and the ball slipped from his hand and hit the
turf. The ball bounced back into Mariotas
hands and he secured it on the go like a dribble drive bursting into an untouched sprint
to the end zone from 23 yards out.

Duck tough
Oregons rout of Stanford, Mariotas first
win after two losses to the Cardinal, had plenty of flashy plays from the star quarterback.
Still, it was an 8-yard run early in the second
quarter on a third-and-5 around midfield which
said more about Mariota than any of the big
gains and great throws. The Stanford losses
called into question the Ducks toughness. On
this play it was Mariota busting through a
tackle and dragging a Stanford defender for a
first down that led to a touchdown. At that
point it was obvious Oregon was done being
pushed around by the Cardinal. The final: 4516 Ducks.

FOOD

THE DAILY JOURNAL

Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

17

Seek the savory side of chocolate in the new year


By Melissa DArabian
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

While I still pay attention to what I eat


during the holidays, I nonetheless allow
plenty of small splurges. And those
splurges mostly can be summed up in one
word: chocolate!
Trouble is, the holidays eventually pass,
but my cravings for the deep flavor of a perfectly-roasted cocoa bean linger. Even more
than the sweetness that accompanies most
chocolate desserts, I miss the unctuous coating cocoa leaves on the palate. But who
says healthy eating must mean the end of
that deliciousness? Enter unsweetened
chocolate! All the richness of the flavor
without the sugar.
My healthy chocolate-eating strategy has
me leaning toward savory dishes because
they need no sugar for me to appreciate the
wonderful flavor of the cocoa. Among the
most classic choices and one of my
favorites is Mexican mole, a thick, spicy

sauce based on cocoa or chocolate that traditionally takes a couple of days to develop
its rich flavors.
But I have four hungry kids who arent
willing to wait days for chocolate, sweet or
savory. So I have developed a version of
mole that takes under an hour. Does it capture all the flavor of a two-day mole? Nope.
But for a recipe that shaves 47 hours off my
labor, I think it still does a pretty darned
good job.
And you can take comfort in knowing that
youre getting all the delicious benefits and
satisfaction of chocolate without the pesky
sugar. Chocolate in the New Year? Yes,
indeed. All in the name of health.

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Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

GIVING
Continued from page 1
having started by putting together 10 bags
when she was 16 years old and just finishing preparing 80 bags this week. Collins
said the focus of the gifts are essentials
many take for granted as well as delicately
wrapping items to give the homeless an
opportunity to have a Christmas experience.
The bags have developed and we try to
make them special. ... Its very humbling
that you meet people that dont have anything and theyre so grateful for blankets,
theyre so grateful for water, Collins said.
We like to make it more of a holiday, not
just heres a bunch of [stuff] that you need.
So we like to wrap two little things so they
have something to open.
Lee, who works as a job advisor for the
Veterans Affairs in Menlo Park, said their

MOLE
Continued from page 17
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
15-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped chipotles in

FOOD
efforts provide he and Collins, whos studying to become a special education teacher, a
meaningful family activity.
Its something that kind of brings us
together as a family because we get to go out
on Christmas Eve and we always go out to
dinner afterward. If everybodys giving
back some, itll be better for those in need,
Lee said. We dont always get to spend a lot
of time together but this is something we
can do together and kind of collaborate on,
and its something good.
Collins said her inner perfectionist peaks
while assembling the gifts bags and can be
cumbersome on her husband; but she prides
herself on putting together items like blankets, socks, gloves, food, water, first-aid
kits, toothbrushes and paste, shampoo,
soap and more.
Collins said she spends about $3,000 a
year and is used to getting looks when she
shows up to stores and buys 80 of each item.
But perhaps more valuable than the
objects, Collins said she openly embraces
those she meets on the street.
adobo (more or less according to heat preference)
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup prune juice (or 1/4 cup chopped
pitted prunes)
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
Squeeze of lime (1 to 2 teaspoons)
Fresh cilantro, chopped, to serve
Season the chicken on all sides with salt
and pepper.
In a large saute pan over medium-high,
heat the oil. Add the chicken and brown
until golden on all sides, about 7 minutes.

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The only thing we aim to do is just give


people a little hope that somebody cares
about you and that theres someone that
wants to make your day a little bit better,
Collins said. If I could do something for
the homeless year round I would because

Transfer to a plate and set aside.


Return the pan to medium heat and add the
onion. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander and cinnamon, then cook, stirring, until
very fragrant, another 2 minutes. Add the
tomatoes and let cook for 3 more minutes.
Add the chipotles, orange zest and prune
juice, then cook an additional minute, stirring.
Add the stock and let simmer until the
onion is fairly soft, about 5 minutes.
Remove the mixture from the heat and allow
to cool for several minutes. Pour or spoon
carefully into a blender, then add the almond
butter, chocolate and lime juice. Let sit for a

theyre people that are so deserving and


theres such a stigma about it and its so
sad.
With rental prices skyrocketing, Collins
said her mother used to say many are one
stroke of bad luck away from ending up on
the street. Her mother, a nurse who worked
with children suffering from cancer, taught
Collins to appreciate what one has and give
when one can.
Although shes still mourning, Collins
said her annual holiday gift giving trip is a
tradition shes determined to keep.
She would just tell everybody all year
long that we would do it, that my husband
and I would take the lead, Collins said.
When I think about not doing it, I think
yeah its going to be hard. Every day is
hard, every second is hard. But honor her,
its what she would want. Shed be so proud
if we continued to do what were doing.

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minute in the hot liquid. Blend carefully


low at first, then at higher speed until the
sauce is smooth, about 1 minute. Add more
stock if the sauce is too thick.
Return the chicken to the pan (no need to
clean it) and pour the sauce over the chicken. Heat over medium until the chicken is
cooked through, another 8 to 10 minutes.
Serve with rice and beans and top with
cilantro.
Nutrition information per serving: 430
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of total calories); 21 g fat (7 g saturated; 0 g
trans fats); 105 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 11 g sugar; 39 g protein;
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Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

19

However you say it, chicken in a pot is wonderful


By Sara Moulton
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicken in a pot. Not a very romantic


name, Ill admit. Luckily, the French have
the more melodic poule au pot to fill that
gap for this utterly delicious dish.
But however you say it, chicken in a pot is
a traditional French country dish that dates
back to Henry IV in the 17th century. You
see, he apparently promised that during his
reign everyone would be able to afford chicken in a pot on Sundays. A few hundred years
later, this idea was revived in American politics when Herbert Hoovers presidential
campaign promised a chicken in every pot,
and a car in every garage.
Monarchs and presidents aside, you need
to learn this simple and fantastic recipe.
The traditional version of chicken in a pot
consists of a whole stuffed chicken poached
with vegetables. All of the ingredients contribute to a rich broth, which then is served
over the chicken and vegetables, often garnished with pickles, mustard and coarse salt.
But truth is, most of us wont bother with
the stuffing. And thats a good thing.
Because then this becomes a lean dish, one
well suited for the new year as we try to
recover from the excesses of the holidays.
Given that all animal protein becomes
tough when boiled, the key to success in this
recipe is to cook the chicken gently, ensuring that it stays moist and tender. In my
recipe, the chicken simmers softly for just
25 minutes. Then, pulled off the burner, it
finishes cooking in the residual heat of the
broth. The vegetables are cooked afterward
in the same broth.
Finally, the chicken is skinned, deboned
and returned to the pot in large chunks, but
only to be reheated, not cooked any further.
All of this care pays off in the finished texture of the star of the show. Rubber chicken
is a dish only a comedian could love!
In terms of seasonings, Ive taken this
French dish to Morocco, adding ginger and
harissa, a hot chili past from Africa. I serve
it with country bread, toasted and rubbed
with garlic, though youre welcome to ladle
the chicken and vegetables onto couscous
instead, which would complete the
Moroccan theme. Whatever you decide, this
is a wonderful dish to serve to a crowd.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN IN A POT


Start to finish: 1 hour 50 minutes (50 minutes active)
Servings: 8
For the harissa:
16-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds


1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the chicken:
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise,
then cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
3 1/2-pound whole chicken
3 quarts chicken broth
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch
pieces
1/2 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1inch pieces
1/2 pound turnips, peeled and cut into 1inch pieces
1/2 pound white potatoes, cut into 1-inch
pieces
The traditional version of chicken in a pot consists of a whole stuffed chicken poached with
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, to gar- vegetables.
nish
To prepare the harissa, in a blender combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.
Set aside. Can be refrigerated for up to 3
days.
To prepare the chicken, in a 7- to 8-quart
stockpot over medium, heat the oil. Add the
leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until
softened, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5
minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook,
stirring, for 1 minute.
Add the chicken, breast side down, then
pour the broth over it. The broth should
cover the chicken. If not, add a bit of water or
additional broth. Bring the broth just to a
boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, skimming any scum that comes to the surface, for
10 minutes. Cover and reduce the heat to
simmer gently for another 15 minutes. Turn
off the heat and let the chicken sit in the hot
broth, covered, for 30 minutes.
Carefully remove the chicken from the pot
and set it on a plate. Let it cool until it can be
easily handled.
Add the carrots, parsnips, turnips and
potatoes to the broth, then bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until the vegetables are just tender, 12
to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, pull off and discard the skin
from the chicken and remove the meat from
the bones in large chunks. When the vegetables are tender, return the chicken meat to
the pot and cook gently, just until heated
through. Season with salt and pepper to
taste. Ladle the soup into soup bowls and top
each portion with a spoonful of harissa and
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BEACH
Continued from page 1
stretched from the county courthouse
to Gov. Jerry Browns desk and shows
no signs of slowing down.
With multiple efforts in the courts,
legislature and through the Coastal
Commission all aimed at reopening
the beach that was once available to
the public for more than 100 years,
representatives for the wealthy property owner argue theres been conflicting
rulings and grounds for a new trial.
Attorneys representing Khosla, who
bought the coveted property for $32.5
million in 2008, argue the courts ruling and a new law requiring he negotiate with the state for access or face
condemnation violates the separation
of powers doctrine between the judicial
and legislative branches.

Surfrider v. Martins Beach


San Mateo County Superior Court
Judge Barbara Mallachs formal Dec. 5
ruling favored the Surfrider Foundation
and stated Khosla violated the
California Coastal Act when he closed
his secluded beachfront property to the
public without the state permitting
him to do so.
The case hinged on arguments that
preventing and deterring the public
from accessing the coast by closing
the gate and putting up no trespassing
signs altered the lands use, constituted development under the Coastal Act
and required permits.
Based on six days of trial and more
than 53 exhibits, Mallach ordered the
property be reopened until a coastal
development was secured from the
Coastal Commission.
The property owners attorneys filed
a motion last week requesting a new
trial and are arguing the court abused

TOLER
Continued from page 1
our lives; this is a big decision for my
family.
Toler will be staying with Millbrae
until next week, after which he will
relocate to southern Oregon. Toler has
two sons, age 20 and 21, and is married. Before working in Foster City, he
worked for the city of Cupertino.
Ive been in this local government
industry for 20 years now, Toler said.
Local city officials are sad to see
Toler leave the area, including Jim
Hardy, who will be retiring as Foster
City manager in June 2015.
He worked for Foster City for 17
years and he has kids the same age as
my kids, so you start sharing a lot

its discretion and Mallachs decision


is contrary to law.
I think its an attack on the court in
an unjustified way. I think the court
heard all of the facts and now what they
want to do is rewrite the facts. They
had their opportunity at trial and now
they want to substitute facts that are
nonexistent, said attorney Joe
Cotchett, who represents Surfrider in
its case against Martins Beach LLCs.
Its clear that they do not understand
the powers that our Constitution gives
to state government, our state constitution and their separation of powers
argument is really a bogus afterthought.

New law seeks negotiation


State Sen. Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo,
authored Senate Bill 968, which
requires Khosla to enter into negotiations
with
the State Lands
Commission to provide public access
to the beach. If a compromise cant be
met by Jan. 1, 2016, the SLC could use
condemnation and compensate Khosla
to create an access road off Highway 1.
Khoslas attorneys argue Mallachs
ruling requires he provide access without just compensation and conflicts
with SB 968.
Hill and Cotchett said the argument
doesnt hold much weight and is further burdening the public.
If youre a billionaire you could hire
an attorney to say anything you want
them to say and for as long as you want
them to say it. So as I see it, its just
another example of spending money
on attorneys to continue the fight,
Hill said. Which is why our legislation was necessary to put an end to
that.

Coastal Commission and public


The Coastal Commissions recent
letter requesting Khosla reopen the
beach until he applies for permits or
more in common than just the workplace, Hardy said.
Toler had a variety of accomplishments during his time with Foster
City, Hardy said. Toler was instrumental in bringing the city up to the latest
technology and was a big part in developing the citys budgets since he previously served as finance director,
Hardy said.
He also was instrumental in making
the recommendations for waste water
rates each year, Hardy said. He developed the rate model we now use in
Foster City with a model to encourage
people to try to reduce their water consumption. Theres been a higher sensitivity to preserving water as a
resource.
For Foster City Councilman Steve
Okamoto, Tolers departure from both
Foster City and Millbrae is sad.

face fines up to $11,250 a day, is also


considered new evidence by Khoslas
attorneys and a rationale for a new
trial.
The commission is also requesting
the public submit testimony of their
time at Martins Beach before its closing to establish prescriptive rights.
Khoslas attorneys wrote the public
has repeatedly trespassed on the property and the two recent days during
which the gate was open and a $10
parking fee was charged went poorly.
According to his attorneys, the public
circumvents the gate, allows dogs on
the beach, climbs jagged rocks, drinks
alcohol and stays past dark.
Beach access proponents have longargued Khosla knew the previous owners opened Martins Beach to the public and is accountable to rules governing the entire state.
At some point, Mr. Khosla has to
realize that hes living in the real
world of law and he has to abide by it
just like everyone else, Cotchett said.
The law firm Cotchett, Pitre &
McCarthy is also requesting Khosla
pay $15,511 in attorneys fees, half of
which Cotchett said will be given to
environmental nonprofits.
Cotchett said he anticipates Mallach
will respond to Khoslas requests within 60 days.
Hill said its hard to understand
Khoslas motives if not for wanting a
private beach, but that its unlikely the
public will back down.
Anyone whos a Californian recognizes the fact that all of the beaches
belong to all of the people. When anyone deprives residents of that right,
they react and respond accordingly,
Hill said. People are very upset and
concerned that someone is attempting
to take that right away from them.

samantha@smdailyjournal.com
(650) 344-5200 ext. 106
Ive known Steve for quite a long
time, Okamoto said. Really well
since 2010. Since I got elected hes
not only been a great staff member, but
hes also become my friend.
Tolers most major contribution to
the city has been balancing the citys
budget.
Steve was probably one of the most
well liked, well respected and most
informative staff member in the city
and it really was a shame he left to go
to Millbrae, Okamoto said. We certainly share all his successes and wish
him the best.
Toler will continue his position with
the city of Millbrae until Tuesday, Dec.
30.

angela@smdailyjournal.com
(650) 344-5200 ext. 105

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24
Fifty percent off sale at
Burlingame
Public
Library.
Burlingame Public Library, 480
Primrose
Road,
Burlingame.
Continues on every day through
December.
Christmas Eve Family Service. 5:30
p.m. and 10 p.m. Congregational
Church of Belmont, 751 Alameda de
las Pulgas, Belmont. For more information email Mickl Carter at micklcartr@aol.com.
FRIDAY, DEC. 26
50 percent off sale at Burlingame
Public Library. Burlingame Public
Library, 480 Primrose Road,
Burlingame. Continues on every day
through December.
CuriOdysseys Winter
Break
Explorer Days. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point
Drive, San Mateo. Program included
with admission. Interactive drop-in
program. For more information call
342-7755
or
go
to
www.CuriOdyssey.org.
Off the Grid. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Devils
Canyon Brewery, 935 Washington
St., San Carlos. A curated selection of
food trucks. For more information
visit www.OfftheGridSF.com
SATURDAY, DEC. 27
50 percent off sale at Burlingame
Public Library. Burlingame Public
Library, 480 Primrose Road,
Burlingame. Continues on every day
through December.
Sirk-a-pocalypse. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Neologian Art Gallery, 1027 S.
Claremont St., San Mateo. $10 admission.
SUNDAY, DEC. 28
50 percent off sale at Burlingame
Public Library. Burlingame Public
Library, 480 Primrose Road,
Burlingame. Continues on every day
through December.
Last Sunday Ballroom Tea Dance
with the Bob Gutierrez Band. 1
p.m. to 3:30 p.m. San Bruno Senior
Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Road,
San Bruno. $5. For more information
call 616-7150.
MONDAY, DEC. 29
Fifty percent off sale at
Burlingame
Public
Library.
Burlingame Public Library, 480
Primrose
Road,
Burlingame.
Continues every day through
December.
TUESDAY, DEC. 30
Fifty percent off sale at
Burlingame
Public
Library.
Burlingame Public Library, 480
Primrose
Road,
Burlingame.
Continues every day through
December.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31
Fifty percent off sale at
Burlingame
Public
Library.
Burlingame Public Library, 480
Primrose
Road,
Burlingame.
Continues every day through
December.
New Years Party: Salmon or Tri Tip
Lunch, Champagne Toast at Noon
and Dancing to The George
Campi Band. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
San Bruno Senior Center, 1555
Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno.
Advanced tickets only. $10 suggested donation. For more information
call 616-7150.
Happy Noon Year at the San
Mateo Public Library. 11:30 a.m.
Book Bubble, 55 W. Third Ave., San
Mateo. There will be stories, crafts
and refreshments. Free. For more
information and to sign up call 5227838.
Happy
Noon
Years
Eve
Celebration. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. King
Community Center, 725 Monte
Diablo Ave., San Mateo. Face painting, arts and crafts, dancing, balloon
drop. Free. For more information call
522-7470.
THURSDAY, JAN. 1
Portola Art Gallery presents
Treasures Revealed. 10:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor
Road, Menlo Park. Joint exhibition by
Shaowei Liu and Yvonne Newhouse.
Exhibition of watercolor paintings.
Runs through Jan. 31. For more information
email
frances.freyberg@gmail.com.

CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point


Drive, San Mateo. Program included
with admission. Interactive drop-in
program. For more information call
342-7755
or
go
to
www.CuriOdyssey.org.
Tai Chi.10 a.m. to 11 a.m. San Carlos
Library, 610 Elm St., San Carlos. Free
and open to the public. For more
information call Rhea Bradley at 5910341 ext. 237.
SATURDAY, JAN. 3
Overeaters Anonymous. 10 a.m. to
noon. San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St.,
San Carlos. Free and open to the
public. OA meets every Saturday. For
more information call Rhea Bradley
at 591-0341 ext. 237.
Drop-In Tech Help. 11 a.m. South
San Francisco Public Library, 840 W.
Orange Ave., South San Francisco.
Get help with e-books, Kindles,
NOOKs, laptops or any other device.
Open to all. For more information
contact Anissa Malady at ssfpladm@plsinfo.org.
SUNDAY, JAN. 4
CSM Brings art to the Community
Art Exhibition at Twin Pines
Manor House. Noon to 4 p.m. Twin
Pine Art Center, 10 Twin Pines Lane,
Belmont. Through Jan. 29. Open to
the public Wednesdays through
Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. For more
information visit collegeofsanmateo.edu/studioart.
Sunday Line Dance. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
San Bruno Senior Center, 1555
Crystal Springs Road. $5.
MONDAY, JAN. 5
Daytime Fiction Book Club.10 a.m. to
11 a.m. San Carlos Library, 610 Elm
St., San Carlos. We offer a fiction
book club the first Monday of each
month. This month we will be discussing The Language of Flowers by
Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Free and open
to the public. For more information
call Rhea Bradley, Librarian at 5910341 ext. 237.
Hearing Loss Association of the
Peninsula meeting. 1:30 p.m.
Senior center, 1455 Madison Ave.,
Redwood City. Refreshments served
free of charge. Open to public. For
more information call Cora Jean
Kleppe at 345-4551.
New Year, New Apps: Productivity
and Organization. 6 p.m. South San
Francisco Main Public Library, 840 W.
Orange Ave., South San Francisco.
Learn about iPad apps to help keep
resolutions and goals this year. Free.
For more information email Anissa
Malady at ssfpladm@plsinfo.org.
TUESDAY, JAN. 6
Computer Coach.10 to noon. San
Carlos Library, 610 Elm St., San
Carlos. Free and open to the public.
For more information call Rhea
Bradley at 591-0341 ext. 237.
The History of Kaiser Permanente
in South San Francisco. 6 p.m.
Municipal Services Building, Council
Chambers, 33 Arroyo Drive, South
San Francisco. Kaiser Permanente
historian Lincoln Cushing will present a slideshow about the origins of
the health plan that opened to the
public in 1945. Free. For more information call 829-3860.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7
Sprouts Farmers Market Daly City
Grand Opening. 7 a.m. 303 Gellert
Blvd., Daly City. For more information
email Lisa Robinson at lisa@craftedcom.com.
Upgrade your communication
and leadership skills. 7 a.m. to 9
a.m. Sam Trams Building third floor,
1250 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos.
Sponsored
by
San
Carlos
Toastmasters. For more information
email reginalemp@sbcglobal.net.
Knitting with Arnie. 6:30 p.m. to 9
p.m. San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St.,
San Carlos. Knitting class for adults.
Bring yarn/needles. Free and open to
the public. For more information call
Rhea Bradley at 591-0341 ext. 237.
Burlingame Art Society Meeting. 7
p.m. Burlingame Lions Hall, 990
Burlingame Ave., Burlingame. Cuong
Nguyen will demonstrate his portraits. Light refreshments will be
served. Free. For more information
call 393-3789.

FRIDAY, JAN. 2
Health and Wellness at the
Library: Lunchtime Yoga with Patti
Martin. Noon. South San Francisco
Public Library, 840 W. Orange Ave.,
South San Francisco. Open to all. For
more information contact Anissa
Malady at ssfpladm@plsinfo.org.

Workshop
to
Upgrade
Communication and Leadership
Skills. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. SamTrans
Building, Third Floor, 1250 San Carlos
Ave., San Carlos. Runs through Feb.
11 every Wednesday. For more information call 730-2078 and register at
sctm.wufoo.com/forms/san-carlostoastmasters-speechcraft-workshop/.

San Mateo County History


Museum continues its Free First
Fridays programs. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
San Mateo County History Museum,
2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Free
programs for the public. For more
information visit historysmc.org or
299-0104.

THURSDAY, JAN. 8
San Carlos Library Quilting Club.
10 a.m. to noon. San Carlos Library,
610 Elm St., San Carlos. Every second
Thursday of every month for adults.
Free and open to the public. For
more information call Rhea Bradley,
Librarian at 591-0341 ext. 237.

CuriOdysseys Winter
Break
Explorer Days. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

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ACROSS
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13 Soothsayer
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15 Inactive
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19 Trouser features
22 Ipso
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29 Ready to drop (2 wds.)
30 Canning jar size
32 Showing a lack of
experience
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34 Incantations
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40 Green parrot
43 Small, in Dogpatch
44 The basics
48 Rogue

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Goods provider
Makes a sound
Tequila cacti
Clink glasses
Likelihood

DOWN
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2 Racetrack
3 Willing to listen
4 Annex
5 Bien opposite
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7 Plant in a swamp
8 Budget item
9 Soph. and jr.
10 King, in Paris
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22 Season-ticket holder
23 Woe is me!
24 Cut, as coupons

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Light lunch (2 wds.)


Young chaps
Huron neighbor
NFL events
Relaxes
Compete in a slalom
Famous lioness
Inspector Clouseaus valet
This, to Pedro
Poker pair
Wide st.
High notes
Last years jrs.
Habit
Painters work
I, to Claudius

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CASE# CIV 531737


ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR
CHANGE OF NAME
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO,
400 COUNTY CENTER RD,
REDWOOD CITY CA 94063
PETITION OF
Teodoro N. Betancourth Casco
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner: Antonio Calvario filed a petition with this court for a decree changing
name as follows:
Present name: A) Teodoro N. Betancourth Casco
Proposed Name: Teodoro Naman Calvario
Present name: B) Teodoro Naman Calvario
Proposed Name: Teodoro Naman Calvario
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons
interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated
below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be
granted. Any person objecting to the
name changes described above must file
a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court
days before the matter is scheduled to
be heard and must appear at the hearing
to show cause why the petition should
not be granted. If no written objection is
timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. A HEARING on
the petition shall be held on January 28,
2015 at 9 a.m., Dept. PJ, Room 2J, at
400 County Center, Redwood City, CA
94063. A copy of this Order to Show
Cause shall be published at least once
each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation: Daily Journal
Filed: 12/15/2014
/s/ Robert D. Foiles/
Judge of the Superior Court
Dated: 12/15/2014
(Published, 12/17/2014, 12/24/2014,
12/31/2014, 01/07/2014)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME


STATEMENT #263121
The following person is doing business
as: Rigo Pan, 532 San Mateo, SAN
BRUNO, CA, 94066 is hereby registered
by the following owner: Rigoberto Calzada, 602 San Felipe Ave., San Bruno, CA
94066. The business is conducted by an
Individual. The registrants commenced to
transact business under the FBN on
/s/ Rigoberto Calzada/
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/01/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/03/14, 12/10/14, 12/17/14, 12/24/14).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #262909
The following person is doing business
as: Jade Design, Services, 2363 Ticonderoga Dr, SAN MATEO, CA 94402 is
hereby registered by the following owner:
Jeffrie L. Magnuson, same address. The
business is conducted by an Individual.
The registrants commenced to transact
business under the FBN on N/A
/s/ Jeffrie L. Magnuson /
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/07/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/03/14, 12/10/14, 12/17/14, 12/24/14).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #263113
The following person is doing business
as: Two Birds One Stone, 1469 Bellevue
Ave. #806, BURLINGAME, CA 94010 is
hereby registered by the following owner:
Alexander Ruiz, same address. The
business is conducted by an Individual.
The registrants commenced to transact
business under the FBN on
/s/ Alexander Ruiz/
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/1/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/03/14, 12/10/14, 12/17/14, 12/24/14).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME


STATEMENT #262986
The following person is doing business
as: Sun Center for Well Being, 1 Mirada
Rd, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019 is
hereby registered by the following owner:
Barry Roland, PO Box 547, El Granada
94018. The business is conducted by an
Individual. The registrants commenced to
transact business under the FBN on
/s/ Barry Roland /
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/17/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/03/14, 12/10/14, 12/17/14, 12/24/14).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME


STATEMENT #263016
The following person is doing business
as: Norcal Tigers, 624 Laurel Ave, MILLBRAE, CA 94030. Registered Owner(s):
Simply Pure Baseball, CA. The business
is conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business
under the FBN on
/s/ Edward S. Park /
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/19/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/17/14, 12/24/14, 12/31/14, 01/07/15).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME


STATEMENT #263345
The following person is doing business
as: Uncle Chen Restaurant, 40 W. 42nd
Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403. Registered
Owner(s): JT Fortune, Inc., CA. The
business is conducted by a Corporation.
The registrants commenced to transact
business under the FBN on 4/1/2008
/s/ Zhen Hua Tan/
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/18/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/24/14, 12/31/14, 01/07/15, 01/14/15).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME


STATEMENT #263302
The following person is doing business
as: Angel Beauty Spa, 667 El Camino
Real, REDWOOD CITY, CA, 94063.
Registered Owner: Wei Ren, 205 Patrick
Dr., Pacheco, CA 94553. The business is
conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business
under the FBN on
/s/ Wei Ren /
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/15/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/17/14, 12/24/14, 12/31/14, 01/07/15).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME


STATEMENT #263329
The following person is doing business
as: Ron Ferrari Landscapes, 1 Sequoia
Way, REDWOOD CITY, CA, 94061.
Registered Owner(s): Ronald Ferrari,
same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the
FBN on
/s/Ronald Ferrari/
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/17/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/24/14, 12/31/14, 01/07/15, 01/14/15).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME


STATEMENT #M-263289
The following person is doing business
as: CM Properties, 145 Fair Oaks Lane,
Atherton, CA 94027. Registered Owners:
1) Ashley Miller, 156 Linfield Dr., Menlo
Park, CA 94025 2) Zachary Miller, 156
Linfield Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025 3)
Allison Carlson, 145 Fair Oaks Lane,
Atherton, CA 94027 4) Kevin Carlson,
145 Fair Oaks Lane, Atherton, CA
94027. The business is conducted by a
General Partnership. The registrants
commenced to transact business under
the FBN on N/A
/s/ Ashley Miller /
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/12/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/17/14, 12/24/14, 12/31/14, 01/07/15).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME


STATEMENT #263295
The following person is doing business
as: YANGON, 1136 BROADWAY, BURLINGAME, CA 94010. Registered Owner(s): Golden Yangon LLC, CA. The
business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrants commenced to transact business under the
FBN on
/s/Frank Wang/
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/15/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/24/14, 12/31/14, 01/07/15, 01/14/15).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME


STATEMENT #263118
The following person is doing business
as: Apple Fritter, 1901 S. Norfolk St,
SAN MATEO, CA 94403 is hereby registered by the following owner: J Chow Inc,
CA. The business is conducted by aCorporation. The registrants commenced to
transact business under the FBN on
/s/ John Chow /
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/1/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/03/14, 12/10/14, 12/17/14, 12/24/14).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #263037
The following person is doing business
as: Mid-Peninsula Tax Services, 851
Cherry Ave. #27-152, SAN BRUNO, CA
94066 is hereby registered by the following owner: H.R. Hanway, Jr., 77 Ross
Way, Brisbane, CA 94005. The business
is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business
under the FBN on 1/2/2003
/s/ H.R. Hanway, Jr./
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/20/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/03/14, 12/10/14, 12/17/14, 12/24/14).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #263224
The following person is doing business
as: Power Presentations, Ltd., 1150 Bayhill Drive, Suite 215, SAN BRUNO, CA
94066 is hereby registered by the following owner: Jerry Weissman Power Presentations, Ltd., CA. The business is
conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business
under the FBN on 3/1/90
/s/ Jerry Weissman /
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/8/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/10/14, 12/17/14, 12/24/14, 12/31/14).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #263183
The following person is doing business
as: Red Tree Bookkeeping Services, 935
Chestnut St., SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
is hereby registered by the following
owner: Karen Balan, same address. The
business is conducted by an Individual.
The registrants commenced to transact
business under the FBN on
/s/ Karen Balan/
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/04/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/10/14, 12/17/14, 12/24/14, 12/31/14).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME


STATEMENT #263165
The following person is doing business
as: Westates Sales, 618 North El Camino Real, SAN MATEO, CA 94401. Registered Owner(s): Jana Yohanan, 2995
Woodside Rd, #620006, Woodside CA
94062. The business is conducted by an
Individual. The registrants commenced to
transact business under the FBN on
/s/ Jana Yohanan /
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/3/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/17/14, 12/24/14, 12/31/14, 01/07/15).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #263041
The following person is doing business
as: Sefil Seuli Trust, 556 inverness Dr,
PACIFICA, CA 94044. Registered Owner(s): Sosefo Langi (a.k.a. Joseph Langi), same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants
commenced to transact business under
the FBN on
/s/ Joseph Langi /
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/20/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/17/14, 12/24/14, 12/31/14, 01/07/15).

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT


A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR THE SAN BRUNO HOUSING ELEMENT 2015-2023
The City of San Bruno is preparing a Housing Element for the
2015-2023 planning timeframe, and has determined that the
project will not result in significant environmental impacts. The
City will consider adoption of a Negative Declaration for this
project. Action is anticipated to occur on this proposed Negative Declaration in February 2015. The San Bruno Planning
Commission will first hold a public hearing to consider the
Housing Element and Negative Declaration and make a recommendation to the City Council, which will consider final approval at a later public hearing. The approval of a Negative
Declaration does not constitute approval of the project (the San
Bruno Housing Element itself) under consideration. The decision to approve or deny the project will be made separately.
The San Bruno Housing Element, a component of San Brunos
General Plan, presents a comprehensive set of housing policies and actions to address identified housing needs for the
years 20152023. It builds on an assessment of San Brunos
housing needs (including the Citys regional housing needs allocation) and an evaluation of existing housing programs, available land, and constraints on housing production. Initiatives
proposed to facilitate ongoing provision of affordable and market-rate housing in the city include conservation of residential
neighborhoods, reuse of former school sites, and redevelopment of transit corridors into mixed-use areas with residential
components. All of these major initiatives are consistent with
the San Bruno 2025 General Plan and Transit Corridors Specific Plan (2013).
CEQA Guidelines Section 15082(b) provides for a thirty-day
(30) public comment period. The review period will extend from
December 24, 2014 through January 23, 2015. The proposed
Negative Declaration and Draft Housing Element are available
for review at the City Clerks counter, Community Development
Department and City Library at the address below and on the
citys website, http://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/comdev_HousingElementUpdate.html. Please send your written comments,
with the name of your agency contact person, to the following
address:
Mark Sullivan, Long-Range Planning Manager
Community Development Department
City of San Bruno
567 El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA 94066
Your views and comments on how the project may affect the
environment are welcomed. Please contact Mark Sullivan at
(650) 616-7053 if you have any questions regarding this Notice.
Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, December 24, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME


STATEMENT #263384
The following person is doing business
as: Your Marketing Concierge, 1508 Cypress Ave, BURLINGAME, CA 94010.
Registered Owner(s): Ashley Kartchner,
same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the
FBN on 12/16/14
/s/Ashley Kartchner/
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/22/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/24/14, 12/31/14, 01/07/15, 01/14/15).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #263338
The following person is doing business
as: Bayshore Plumbers, 3158 Rolison
Rd., REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063. Registered Owner(s): When Quality Counts,
Inc., CA. The business is conducted by a
Corporation. The registrants commenced
to transact business under the FBN on
/s/ Miguel Moreno /
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/17/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/24/14, 12/31/14, 01/07/15, 01/14/15).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT #263357
The following person is doing business
as: Botanicals by Brenda, 1321 Palm
Ave, SAN MATEO, CA 94402. Registered Owner(s): Brenda Bennett, same
address. The business is conducted by
an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the
FBN on
/s/Brenda Bennett/
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/18/2014. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,
12/24/14, 12/31/14, 01/07/15, 01/14/15).

Tundra

Tundra

Tundra

Over the Hedge

Over the Hedge

Over the Hedge

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203 Public Notices

203 Public Notices

295 Art

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF
THE USE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT # M-245591
The following person is abandoning the
use of the fictitious business name: Sun
Center for Well Being, 1 Mirada Rd,
HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019. The fictitious business name was filed on 7/5/11
in the county of San Mateo. The business was conducted by: Valerie Spier,
PO Box 547, El Granada CA 94018 The
business was conducted by an Individual
/s/ SValerie Spier /
This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
County on 11/17/14. (Published in the
San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/3/2014,
12/102014, 12/17/2014, 12/24/2014).

tions 425.10, 425.11, and 580; Civil


Code section 3295.

ALASKAN SCENE painting 40" high 53"


wide includes matching frame $99 firm
(650)592-2648

SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
Case No RG12640691
Assigned for all purposes to the Hon.
Kimberly E. Colweel, Dept. 18
Notice of Damages Sought By Default
C.C.P. 425.10, 580l Civil Code 3295
Mary Kate Cuniff, an individual, et al,
Plaintiffs v. O.F. Lending Group Inc., an
unknown business entity, et al., Defendants
NOTICE TO Defendant O.F. Lending
Group, Inc, an unknown business entity,;
Defendant James Rivera, an individual;
Defendant Tiffany Carr, an individual;
Defendant Gregory Lomba, an individual
(collectively "defendants"); Plaintiffs Mary
Kate Cunniff, Mitchell Eason, Katie Eason, Bryan Evans, Gregory Henry, Tobian Henry, David Lim, Janice Yee, Webster D. Loudd, Katherine Loudd, Deborah
McLarty, Rickie McLarty, Darlene McLarty, Janice Nelson, Tommy Ness, Deborah Ness, Benjamin Ostroff, Mary Ostroff,
Ernesto Sayo, Joji Sayo, Kazuo Semitsu,
and Karen Thumm ("Plaintiffs") and each
of them reserves the right to seek
$120,005.20 (one hundred and twenty
thousand and five dollars and twenty
cents)
in
restitutional
damages,
$43,737.22 (forty three thousand seven
hundred thirty seven dollars and twenty
two cents in compensatory damages
(and/or
emotional
distress)
and
$690,000.00 (six hundred and ninety
thousand dollars) in punitive and/or statutory damages against each defendant
listed above jointly and severally in Alameda County Superior Court Case number RG12640691 entitled Cunnif et al., v.
O.F. Lending Group, Inc.

Dated: September 22, 2014

BOB TALBOT Marine Lithograph (Signed Framed 24x31 Like New. $99.
(650)572-8895

By: RICHARDS LAW


/s/ JOHN S. RICHARDS /
Attorneys for Plaintiffs

LANDSCAPE PICTURES (3) hand


painted 25" long 21" wide, wooden
frame, $60 for all 3, (650)201-9166

296 Appliances

210 Lost & Found


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.

CHEFMATE TOASTER oven, brand


new, bakes, broils, toasts, adjustable
temperature. $25 OBO. (650)580-4763
CHICKEN ROASTERS (4) vertical, One
pulsing chopper, both unopened, in original packaging, $27.(650) 578 9208

FOUND: RING Silver color ring found


on 1/7/2014 in Burlingame. Parking Lot
M (next to Dethrone). Brand inscribed.
Gary @ (650)347-2301

FRIDGE, MINI, unopened, plugs, cord,


can use for warmer also $40, (650) 5789208

LOST - MY COLLAPSIBLE music stand,


clip lights, and music in black bags were
taken from my car in Foster City and may
have been thrown out by disappointed
thieves. Please call (650)704-3595
LOST AFRICAN GRAY PARROT (415)377-0859 REWARD!

FRUIT PRESS, unopened, sturdy, make


baby food, ricer, fruit sauces, $20.00,
(650) 578 9208

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
SANYO MINI REFRIGERATOR(415)346-6038

$40.,

SEARS KENMORE sewing machine in a


good cabinet style, running smoothly
$99. 650-756-9516.
WHIRLPOOL DEHUMIDIFIER. Almost
new. located coastside. $75 650-8676042.

297 Bicycles
GIRLS BIKE 18 Pink, Looks New, Hardly Used $80 (650)293-7313

298 Collectibles
1920'S AQUA Glass Beaded Flapper
Purse (drawstring bag) & Faux Pearl
Flapper Collar. $50. 650-762-6048

LEGAL NOTICES

1940 VINTAGE telephone bench maple


antiques collectibles $75 (650)755-9833

Fictitious Business Name Statements,


Trustee Sale Notice, Name Change, Probate,
Notice of Adoption, Divorce Summons,
Notice of Public Sales and More.
Fax your request to: 650-344-5290
Email them to: ads@smdailyjournal.com

CHAMPION JUICER, very good, coral


color $25. Phone 650-345-7352

FOUND: LADIES watch outside Safeway Millbrae 11/10/14 call Matt,


(415)378-3634

This notice is being served pursuant to


California Code of Civil Procedure Sec-

Published in the Daily Journal for San Mateo County.

BREVILLE JUICER good cond. great


but $45. (650)697-7862

1980 SYLVANIA 24" console television


operational with floor cabinet in excellent
condition. $35. (650) 676-0974.

LOST CELL PHONE Metro PCS Samsung. Light pink cover, sentimental value. Lost in Millbrae on 9/30/14 Reward
offered. Angela (415)420-6606
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 Shopping Center, by Lunardis market
(Reward) (415)559-7291
LOST PRESCRIPTION glasses (2
pairs). REWARD! 1 pair dark tinted bifocals, green flames in black case with red
zero & red arrow. 2nd pair clear lenses
bifocals. Green frames. Lost at Lucky
Chances Casino in Colma or Chilis in
San Bruno. (650)245-9061

LOST: SMALL diamond cross, silver


necklace with VERY sentimental
meaning. Lost in San Mateo 2/6/12
(650)578-0323.

Books

2 VINTAGE Light Bulbs circa 1905. Edison Mazda Lamps. Both still working $50 (650)-762-6048
ARMY SHIRT, long sleeves, with pockets. XL $15 each (408)249-3858
COLORIZED TERRITORIAL Quarters
uncirculated
with
Holder
$15/all,
(408)249-3858
MEMORABILIA CARD COLLECTION,
large collection, Marilyn Monroe, James
Dean, John Wayne and hundreds more.
$3,300/obo.. Over 50% off
(650)319-5334.
MICKEY MINI Mouse Vintage 1997 Lenox Christmas plate Gold Trim, Still in
Box $65. (650)438-7345
NUTCRACKERS 1 large 2 small $10 for
all 3 (650) 692-3260
OLD BLACK Mountain 5 Gallon Glass
Water Jar $39 (650) 692-3260
SCHILLER HIPPIE poster, linen, Sparta
graphics 1968. Mint condition. $600.00.
(650)701-0276

16 BOOKS on History of WWII Excellent


condition. $95 all obo, (650)345-5502

SILVER
LEGACY
Casino
four
rare memorabilia items, casino key, two
coins, small charm. $95. (650)676-0974

BOOK
"LIFETIME"
(408)249-3858

TEA POTS - (6) collectables, good condition, $10. each, (650)571-5899

WW1

$12.,

JONATHAN KELLERMAN - Hardback


books, (5) $3. each, (650)341-1861

299 Computers

NASCAR BOOKS - 1998 - 2007 Annuals, 50th anniversary, and more. $75.
(650)345-9595

DELL
LAPTOP
Computer
Bag
Fabric/Nylon great condition $20 (650)
692-3260

24

THE DAILY JOURNAL

Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014


300 Toys

303 Electronics

304 Furniture

$25 OBO. Star Wars, new Battle Droid


figures, all four variations.
Steve, San Carlos, 650-255-8716.

46 MITSUBISHI Projector TV, great


condition. $400. (650)261-1541.

BROWN TALL IKEA bookcase, great


condition 6 shelves, 72" x 24" x 12". $50.
650-861-0088

K'NEX BUILDING ideas $30.


(650)622-6695
LEGO DUPLO Set ages 1 to 5. $30
(650)622-6695
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

302 Antiques
1912 COFFEE Percolator Urn. perfect
condition includes electric cord $85.
(415)565-6719

BIC TURNTABLE Model 940.


Good Shape $40. (650)245-7517

Very

BLUE NINTENDO DS Lite. Hardly used.


$70 OBO. (760) 996-0767
COMBO COLOR T.V. 24in. Toshiba with
DVD and VHS Flat Screen Remote 06
$40: (650)580-6324
COMPLETE COLOR photo developer
Besler Enlarger, Color Head, trays, photo
tools $50/ 650-921-1996
FLIP CAMCORDER $50. (650)583-2767
HOME THEATER, surround sound system. Harman Kardon amplifier tuner and
6 speakers, NEW. $400/obo. Call
(650)345-5502
INFINITY FLOOR speakers ( a pair) in
good condition $ 60. (650)756-9516. Daly City.
JVC DVD Player and video cassette recorder. NEW. $80. (650)345-5502

73 HAPPY Meal toys. 1990's vintage, in


the original unopened packages.
$60.(650)596-0513

LEFT-HAND ERGONOMIC keyboard


with 'A-shape' key layout Num pad, $20
(650)204-0587

ANTIQUE CRYSTAL/ARCADE Coffee


Grinder. $60. 650-596-0513

PRINTER DELL946, perfect, new black


ink inst, new color ink never installed,
$75. 650-591-0063

ANTIQUE ITALIAN lamp 18 high, $70


(650)387-4002
ANTIQUE MAYTAG Ringer type Washing Machine, (1930-35 era) $85.
650-583-7505
ANTIQUE OLD Copper Wash Tub, 30 x
12 x 13 with handles, $65 (650)591-3313

BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE Victorian


Side Sewing Table, All original. Rosewood. Carved. EXCELLENT CONDITION! $350. (650)815-8999.
MAHOGANY ANTIQUE Secretary desk,
72 x 40 , 3 drawers, Display case, bevelled glass, $700. (650)766-3024

OLD VINTAGE Wooden Sea Captains


Tool Chest 35 x 16 x 16, $65
(650)591-3313
VINTAGE ATWATER Kent Radio. Circa
1929 $100. (650)245-7517

SONY PROJECTION TV 48" with remote good condition $99 (650)345-1111


WESTINGHOUSE 28" flat screen TV
LCD with Remote. works perfect, little
used.. $99. 6503477211.
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

CHAIRS 2 Blue Good Condition $50


OBO (650)345-5644
CHAIRS, WITH Chrome Frame, Brown
Vinyl seats $15.00 each. (650)726-5549
CHANDELIER 3 Tier,
$95 (650)375-8021

COMPUTER DESK $25 , drawer for keyboard, 40" x 19.5" (619)417-0465


DINETTE TABLE with Chrome Legs: 36"
x58" (with one leaf 11 1/2") - $50.
(650)341-5347
DINING ROOM SET - table, four chairs,
lighted hutch, $500. all, (650)296-3189
DISPLAY CABINET 72x 21 x39 1/2
High Top Display, 2 shelves in rear $99
(650)591-3313
DRESSER, OLD four drawer, painted
wod cottage pine chest of drawers. Solid
and tight. Carved wood handles. 40
wide x 35.5 high x 17.5 deep. $65. Call
or text (207)329-2853. San Carlos.
DRUM TABLE - brown, perfect condition, nice design, with storage, $45.,
(650)345-1111
ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER
with
shelves for books, pure oak. Purchased
for $750. Sell for $99. (650)348-5169
ESPRESSO TABLE 30 square, 40 tall,
$95 (650)375-8021

LEATHER couch, about 6ft long dark


brown $45 Cell number: (650)580-6324
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
OUTDOOR WOOD SCREEN - new $80
obo Retail $130 (650)873-8167
OVAL LIVING room cocktail table. Wood
with glass 48x28x18. Retail $250.
$75 OBO (650)343-4461
PAPASAN CHAIRS (2) -with cushions
$45. each set, (650)347-8061
PATIO TABLE 5x5 round, Redwood,
rollers, 2 benches, good solid
condition $30 San Bruno (650)588-1946

EXECUTIVE DESK Chair, upholstered,


adjustable height, excellent condition,
$150 (650)212-7151

PORTABLE JEWELRY display case


wood, see through lid $45. 25 x 20 x 4 inches. (650)592-2648.

FADED GOLD antique framed mirror,


25in x 33in $15 Cell number:
(650)580-6324

ROCKING CHAIR fine light, oak condition with pads, $85.OBO 650 369 9762

GRACO 40" x28" x 28" kid pack 'n play


exc $40 (650) 756-9516 Daly City
LIVING & Dining Room Sets. Mission
Style, Trestle Table w/ 2 leafs & 6
Chairs, Like new $600 obo
(831)768-1680

BATHTUB SEAT, electric. Bathmaster


2000. Enables in and out of bath safely.$99 650-375-1414

INTAGE ART-DECO style wood chair,


carved back & legs, tapestry seat, $50.
650-861-0088.

Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis

DOWN
1 Like many Keats
poems
2 Bogot boys
3 Online
transaction
4 Harms
5 Crew member
6 Ave Maria, e.g.
7 Copycat
8 A deadly sin
9 Oscar-winning
director Kazan
10 Station
identification
letters
11 Stereo
components
12 __ Navidad:
Feliciano song
13 Kevin of Dave
21 Took the show
on the road
26 Poetic time of
day
28 Post-workout
destination
29 Mall stand
30 Wall St. hedger
31 Cote cry

LAWN CHAIRS (4) White, plastic, $8.


each, (415)346-6038

EXECUTIVE DESK 60, cherry wood,


excellent condition. $275 (650)212-7151

3 PIECE cocktail table with 2 end tables,


glass tops. good condition, $99.
(650)574-4021l

66 ... be good for


goodness __!
67 Determined
ahead of time

HIGH END childrens bedroom set,


white, solid, well built, in great/near
perfect condition. Comes with mattress (twin size) in great condition. Includes bed frame, two dressers, night
stands, book case, desk with additional 3 drawers for storage. Perfect for
one child. Sheets available if wanted.
$550. (415)730-1453.

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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle


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hour
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Stadium
14 Marvel
Entertainment
parent company
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comics
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maybe
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Macbeth
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figure
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:: corp. : __
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27 Happen
afterward
29 Capital on the
Dnieper River
30 Tots recitation
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times
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measure
40 See 59-Across
41 Ones making the
rounds?
44 The Thin Man
pooch
45 Dot on un mapa
46 Capital of
Senegal
48 Debate subject
50 Bon __: Comet
rival
51 Sports fans
factoid
54 Clever remark
55 Classic 6-Down
suggested by this
puzzles circles
59 With 40-Across,
trumped-up
charge
60 Holiday purchase
61 Remove all doubt
62 A, in Oaxaca
63 Gremlins and
Matadors
64 Lustrous fabric
65 Mag staff

304 Furniture

32 Present day?
34 Transport in an
Ellington classic
35 Informant
36 Hotel amenity
38 Instruments that
sound similar to
glockenspiels
42 The Tigers of the
Ohio Valley Conf.
43 Attorney general
under Ronald
Reagan

44 Entertainer
47 Equally hot or
cold?
48 Inspire deeply
(with)
49 In good shape
50 Smart guy?
52 Fits of fever
53 French hens
count
56 __ la Douce
57 Recipe meas.
58 Hikers shelter

ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE:

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.
(650)592-2648
SOFA - excelleNT condition. 8 ft neutral
color $99 OBO (650)345-5644
SOLD WOOD TV Tables, set of 4 + rack,
perfect cond $29 650-595-3933
SOLID WOOD BOOKCASE 33 x 78
with flip bar ask $75 obo (650)743-4274
STEREO CABINET with 3 black shelves
42" x 21" x 17" exc cond $30. (650)7569516
STURDY OAK TV or End Table. $35.
Very good condition. 30" x 24".
(650)861-0088
TABLE, HD. 2'x4'. pair of folding legs at
each end. Laminate top. Perfect.
$60.(650)591-4141
TABLE, OLD ENGLISH draw-leaf, barley twist legs, 36 square. $350
(650)574-7387
TEA/ UTILITY Cart, $15. (650)573-7035,
(650)504-6057
TEAK CABINET 28"x32", used for stereo equipment $25. (650)726-6429

By Don Gagliardo
(c)2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC

12/24/14

12/24/14

308 Tools
MICROMETER MEASUREMENT brake/
drum tool new in box $25. (650)9924544

WHITE CABINETS (2) - each has a


drawer & 1 door with 2 shelves.
36x21x18. $25 each. (650)867-3257

POWER MITER Saw, like new, with


some attachments $150 (650)375-8021

WOOD BOOKCASE unit - good condition $65.00 (650)504-6058


WOOD FURNITURE- one end table and
coffee table. In good condition. $30
OBO. (760)996-0767.
WOOD ROCKING chair with foam and
foot rest; swivels; very comfortable and
relaxing. $45 (650)580-6324

306 Housewares
8 SKEWERS, unopened, for fondue,
roasting marshmallows, or fruit, ($7.00)
(650) 578 9208
COFFEE MAKER, Makes 4 cups $12,
(650)368-3037
HOUSE HEATER Excellent condition.
Works great. Must sell. $30 OBO
(650) 995-0012

VINTAGE CRAFTSMAN Jig Saw. Circa


1947. $60. (650)245-7517
WILLIAMS #1191 CHROME 2 1/16"
Combination "SuperRrench". Mint. $89.
650-218-7059.
WILLIAMS #40251, 4 PC. Tool Set
(Hose Remover, Cotter Puller, Awl, Scraper). Mint. $29. 650-218-7059.

310 Misc. For Sale


ARTIFICIAL FICUS TREE 6 ft. life like,
full branches. in basket $55.
(650)269-3712
CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSIC" Smithsonian Collection of Recordings, 4 audiotapes,
annotation booklet. $20.
(650)574-3229
ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER good
condition $50., (650)878-9542

NEW PORTABLE electric fan wind machine, round, adjustable $15


Cell phone: (650)580-6324

FOLK SONG anthology: Smithsonian


Collection of Recordings, 4 audiotapes +
annotation booklet. $20 (650)574-3229

SHEER DRAPES (White) for two glass


sliding doors great condition $50 (650)
692-3260

GAME "BEAT THE EXPERTS" never


used $8., (408)249-3858

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON black phone, perfect condition, $65., (650) 867-2720


KENNESAW ORIGINAL salute cannon
$30. (650)726-1037
LIGHT GREEN Barbar Chair, with foot
rest good condition $80 Call Anita
(650)303-8390

AMETHYST RING Matching earings in


14k gold setting. $165. (650)200-9730

LITTLE PLAYMATE by IGLOO 10"x10",


cooler includes icepak. $20
(650)574-3229

ENGRAVED POCKET Watch, Illinois


watch company 1911. Works. $85.
(650)298-8546 PM only

OVAL MIRROR $10 (650)766-4858

LADIES GLOVES - gold lame' elbow


length gloves, size 7.5, $15. new,
(650)868-0436

308 Tools
BLACK AND Decker Electrical 17"
EDGE TRIMMER $20. (650)349-9261
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 variable speeds $65 (650)359-9269
CRAFTMAN RADIAL SAW, with cabinet
stand, $200 Cash Only, (650)851-1045

POSTAL MAIL Box. Classy metal locking box for pillar mounting.
$100.
(650)245-7517
SEWING MACHINE Kenmore, blonde
cabinet, $25 (650)355-2167
STAR TREK VCR tape Colombia House,
Complete set 79 episodes $50
(650)355-2167
ULTRASONIC JEWELRY Cleaning Machine Cleans jewelry, eyeglasses, dentures, keys. Concentrate included. $30
OBO. (650)580-4763
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
$30. (650)873-8167
WICKER PICNIC basket, mint condition,
handles, light weight, pale tan color.
$10. (650)578-9208

CRAFTSMAN 3/4 horse power 3,450


RPM $60 (650)347-5373

311 Musical Instruments

CRAFTSMAN 9" Radial Arm Saw with 6"


dado set. No stand. $55 (650)341-6402

BALDWIN GRAND PIANO, 6 foot, excellent condition, $8,500/obo. Call


(510)784-2598

CRAFTSMAN BELT & disc sander $99.


(650)573-5269

GULBRANSEN BABY GRAND PIANO Appraised @$5450., want $3500 obo,


(650)343-4461

TORCHIERE $35. (650) 631-6505

CRAFTSMAN BELT & disc sander $99.


(650)573-5269

UPHOLSTERED SIDE office chairs (2).


3ft X 2ft, $85 each, (650)212-7151

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL Arm Saw Stand.


In box. $30. (650)245-7517

VIDEO CENTER 38 inches H 21 inches


W still in box $45., (408)249-3858

DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power


1,725 RPM $60 (650)347-5373

HAMMOND B-3 Organ and 122 Leslie


Speaker. Excellent condition. $8,500. private owner, (650)349-1172

VIDEO CENTER 38 inches H 21 inches


W still in box $45., (408)249-3858

HUSKY POWER inverter 750wtts.adaptor/cables unused AC/DC.$50.


(650)992-4544

ROLAND GW-7 Workstation/Keyboard,


with expression pedal, sustain pedal, and
owners manual. $500. (415)706-6216

WALNUT CHEST, small (4 drawer with


upper bookcase $50. (650)726-6429

HYDRAULIC floor botle jack 10" H.


plus. Ford like new. $25.00 botlh
(650)992-4544

WURLITZER PIANO, console, 40 high,


light brown, good condition. $490.
(650)593-7001

WOOD - wall Unit - 30" long x 6' tall x


17.5" deep. $90. (650)631-9311

NEW FOLDING Hand Truck, 100 lb capacity, compact. lite, $29, 650-595-3933

YAMAHA PIANO, Upright, Model M-305,


$750. Call (650)572-2337

WALL CLOCK - 31 day windup, 26


long, $99 (650)592-2648

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304 Furniture
WHITE 5 Drawer dresser.Excellent condition. Moving. Must sell $90.00 OBO
(650) 995-0012

HAILUN PIANO for sale, brand new, excellent condition. $6,000. (650)308-5296

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312 Pets & Animals

Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014


335 Rugs

AQUARIUM WITH oak stand: Blue


background show tank. 36"x16.75"x10".
$50, good condition. (650) 692-5568.
BAMBOO BIRD Cage - very intricate design - 21"x15"x16". $50 (650)341-6402
GECKO GLASS case 10 gal.with heat
pad, thermometer, Wheeled stand if
needed $20. (650)591-1500
GLASS LIZARD cage unused , rock
open/close window 21"W x 12"H x 8"D,
$20. (650)992-4544
PARROT CAGE, Steel, Large - approx
4 ft by 4 ft, Excellent condition $300
(650)245-4084

AREA RUG 2X3 $15. (650) 631-6505

340 Camera & Photo Equip.


SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-T-50 - 7.2 MP
digital camera (black) with case, $175.,
(650)208-5598

345 Medical Equipment

635 Vans

WALKER - brand new, $20., SSF,


(415)410-5937

67 INTERNATIONAL Step Van 1500,


Typical UPS type size. $1,950/OBO,
(650)364-1374

PARROT CAGE, Steel, Large, Excellent


Condition, $275 (650)245-4084
PET FURNITURE covers. 1 standard
couch 2 lounge chairs. Like new $70
OBO (650)343-4461

379 Open Houses

OPEN HOUSE
LISTINGS

WE BUY

Gold, Silver, Platinum


Always True & Honest values

List your Open House


in the Daily Journal.

Millbrae Jewelers
Est. 1957

Reach over 76,500


potential home buyers &
renters a day,
from South San Francisco
to Palo Alto.
in your local newspaper.

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 Closure, Cushioned Ankle, Excellent Condition Unisex EU40 $65 (650)357-7484

Call (650)344-5200

380 Real Estate Services


HOMES & PROPERTIES
The San Mateo Daily Journals
weekly Real Estate Section.

NEW MEN'S Wristwatch sweep second


hand, +3 dials, $29 650-595-3933

Look for it
every Friday and Weekend
to find information on fine homes
and properties throughout
the local area.

PROM PARTY Dress, Long sleeveless


size 6, magenta, with shawl, like new
$40 obo (650)349-6059

440 Apartments

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

BELMONT 1 BR, 2 BR, and 3BR


apartments No Smoking No Pets
(650)591-4046

317 Building Materials

470 Rooms

BATHROOM VANITY, antique, with top


and sink, $65. (650)348-6955

HIP HOUSING
Non-Profit Home Sharing Program
San Mateo County
(650)348-6660

CULTURED MARBLE 2 tone BR vanity


counter top. New toe skin/ scribe. 29 x
19 $300 (408)744-1041
FLOORING - Carolina Pine, 1x3 T and
G, approximately 400+ sq. ft. $650. Call
(415)516-4964
MEDICINE CABINET - 18 X 24, almost
new, mirror, $20., (650)515-2605

318 Sports Equipment


BODY BY JAKE AB Scissor Exercise
Machine w/instructions. $50.
(650)637-0930
CASINO CHIP Display. Frame and ready
to hang, $99.00 or best offer.
650.315.3240
G.I. ammo can, medium, good cond.
$15.00. Call (650) 591-4553, days only.
GERMAN ARMY Helmet WW2, 4 motorbike DOT $59 650-595-3933
IN-GROUND BASKETBALL hoop, fiberglass backboard, adjustable height, $80
obo 650-364-1270
NEW AB Lounger $39 (650) 692-3260
NORDIC TRACK
(650)333-4400

Pro,

$95.

POWER PLUS Exercise Machine


(650)368-3037

Call
$99

TREADMILL BY PRO-FORM. (Hardly


Used). 10% incline, 2.5 HP motor, 300lb
weight capacity. $329 (650)598-9804
TWO BASKET balls - $10.00 each
(hardly used) (650)341-5347
TWO SOCCER balls -- $10.00 each
(hardly used) (650)341-5347
TWO SPOTTING Scopes, Simmons and
Baraska, $80 for both (650)579-0933

List your upcoming garage


sale, moving sale, estate
sale, yard sale, rummage
sale, clearance sale, or
whatever sale you have...
in the Daily Journal.
Reach over 76,500 readers
from South San Francisco
to Palo Alto.
in your local newspaper.
Call (650)344-5200

1973 FXE Harley Shovel Head 1400cc


stroked & balanced motor. Runs perfect.
Low milage, $6,600 Call (650)369-8013

(650) 593-3136

Mention Daily Journal

620 Automobiles
'06 MERCEDES AMG CL-63.. slate
gray, great condition, 1 owner, complete
dealer maintenance records available.
8,000 miles of factory warranty left. car
can be seen in Fremont...Best offer. Call
(408)888-9171
or
email:
nakad30970@aol.com

Cabinetry

Construction

Drywall
DRYWALL /
PLASTER / STUCCO
Patching w/
Texture Matching
Invisible Repair

t
Free showroom
design consultation & quote
t
BELOW HOME
DEPOT PRICES
t
PLEASE VISIT

Small jobs only


Local references
Free Estimates
30 years in Business

(650)248-4205

bestbuycabinets.com
or call

650-294-3360

Electricians

Cleaning

ALL ELECTRICAL
SERVICE

BMW 03 F650 GS, $3899 OBO. Call


650-995-0003
MOTORCYCLE SADDLEBAGS, with
mounting hardware and other parts $35.
(650)670-2888

650-322-9288

650 RVs

for all your electrical needs

COLEMAN LARAMIE
pop-up camper, Excellent Condition,
$2,250. Call (415)515-6072

ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUP

670 Auto Parts

Gardening

1961-63 OLDS F-85 Engine plus many


heads, cranks, Int., Manifold & Carbs. All
$500 (650)348-1449

CALL NOW FOR


WINTER LAWN
MAINTENANCE

2006 CADILLAC Brake rotors, 4 available, $15 each (650)340-1225

Sprinklers and irrigation


Pressure washing, rock gardens,
and lots more!

2006 CADILLAC CTS-V Factory service


manuals, volumes 1 thru 3, $100
(650)340-1225

Call Robert
STERLING GARDENS
650-703-3831
Lic #751832

AUTO REFRIGERATION gauges. R12


and R132 new, professional quality $50.
(650)591-6283
BORLA CAT-BACK exhaust system,
692-96 Corvette LT-1, $650/obo.
olivermp2@gmail.com, (650)333-4949

Flooring

CAR TOW chain 9' $35 (650)948-0912

Flamingos Flooring

GPS PORTABLE Navigation- Moov 310.


Works great. Dashboard holder, recharging cord, 3" screen. $20. 650-654-9252
HONDA SPARE tire 13" $25
(415)999-4947

Concrete

SHOP MANUALS for GM Suv's


Year 2002 all for $40 (650)948-0912

TONNEAU COVER Brand new factory,


hard, folding, vinyl. Fits 2014 Sierra 6.6
$475 (650)515-5379

Clean Quiet Convenient


Cable TV, WiFi & Private Bathroom
Microwave and Refrigerator & A/C
950 El Camino Real San Carlos

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

SHOP
AT HOME

WE WILL
BRING THE
SAMPLES
TO YOU.

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

CARPET
LUXURY VINYL TILE
SHEET VINYL
LAMINATE
TILE
HARDWOOD
Contact us for a
FREE In-Home
Estimate

650-655-6600

info@flamingosflooring.com
www.flamingosflooring.com
We carry all major brands!

Housecleaning
CONSUELOS HOUSE
CLEANING & WINDOWS
Bi-Weekly/Once a Month,
Moving In & Out
28 yrs. in Business

Free Estimates, 15% off First Visit

(650)278-0157
Lic#1211534

08 BMW 528i, beige, great condition,


complete dealer maintenance. Car can
be seen in Foster City. (650)349-6969

Dont lose money


on a trade-in or
consignment!
Sell your vehicle in the
Daily Journals
Auto Classifieds.
Just $42!
Well run it
til you sell it!

Call (650)344-5200
ads@smdailyjournal.com

Make money, make room!

1966 CHEVELLE 396 motor. Standardbore block. Standard domed pistons,


rods, crank cam only. 360 HP, code
T0228EJ $600, (650)293-7568

$49.- $59.daily + tax


$294.-$322. weekly + tax

Travel Inn, San Carlos

WOMEN'S LADY Cougar gold iron set


set - $25. (650)348-6955

GARAGE SALES
ESTATE SALES

1964 HARLEY DAVIDSON FHL Panhead (motor only) 84 stoker. Complete


rebuild. Many new parts.Never run. Call
for details. $6,000. Jim (650) 293-7568

TIRES 4 plus one spare. Finned rims,


165 SR15 four hole. $150 obo.
(650)922-0139

WET SUIT - medium size, $95., call for


info (650)851-0878

322 Garage Sales

640 Motorcycles/Scooters

Rooms For Rent

Reach 76,500 drivers


from South SF to
Palo Alto

VINTAGE ENGLISH ladies ice skates up to size 7-8, $40., (650)873-8167

630 Trucks & SUVs

INVACARE ADJUSTABLE hospital bed,


good condition. $500. (415)516-4964

WALKER WITH basket $30. Invacare


Excellent condition (650)622-6695

315 Wanted to Buy

625 Classic Cars


FORD 63 THUNDERBIRD Hardtop, 390
engine, Leather Interior. Will consider
$5,999 /OBO (650)364-1374

DODGE 01 DURANGO, V-8 SUV, 1


owner, dark blue, CLEAN! $5,000/obo.
Call (650)492-1298

WALKER HUGO Elite Rollerator, $50


(650)591-8062

CHEVROLET 09 Impala LS Sedan,


3,000 miles. Brand new car smell,
$12,000 obo. San mateo Location,
(321)914-5550
CHEVY HHR 08 - Grey, spunky car
loaded, even seat warmers, $9,500.
(408)807-6529.
DODGE
99 Van, Good Condition,
$3,500 OBO (650)481-5296
HONDA 96 LX SD all power, complete,
runs. $3,700 OBO, (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


90 MASERATI, 2 Door hard top and convertible. New paint Runs good. $4500
(650)245-4084

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San Mateo Daily Journal

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THE DAILY JOURNAL

Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

Gutters

O.K.S RAINGUTTER

New Rain Gutter, Down Spouts,


Gutter Cleaning & Screening,
Gutter & Roof Inspections
Friendly Service
CA Lic# 794353/Bonded
CALL TODAY

(650)556-9780
OSCAR RAIN GUTTERS

Gutters and downspouts Rain


gutter repair New Installation
Handyman Services
Free Estimates

(650)669-1453
(650)302-7791
Lic# 910421

Handy Help

PACIFIC COAST

Call Joe

INDEPENDENT
HAULERS

Lic.# 891766

(650)740-8602

Mention

The Daily Journal


to get 10% off
for new customers
Call Luis (650) 704-9635
Landscaping

Junk & Debris Clean Up

Furniture / Appliance / Disposal


Tree / Bush / Dirt / Concrete Demo

Starting at $40 & Up


www.chaineyhauling.com
Free Estimates
(650)207-6592

Plumbing
ECONOMY PLUMBING
Fast Free Estimate
24 Hour Emergency Service
Ask About
$48.88 Drain & Sewer
Cleaning Special
(650)731-0510
SERVANDO ARRELLIN
The Garden Doctor
Landscaping & Demolition
Fences Interlocking Pavers
Clean-Ups Hauling
Retaining Walls
(650)771-2276
Lic# 36267

Painting

FRANKS HAULING
Junk and Debris
Furniture, bushes,
concrete and more
FREE ESTIMATES
(650)361-8773

ADVERTISE
YOUR SERVICE
in the
HOME & GARDEN SECTION
Offer your services to 76,500 readers a day, from
Palo Alto to South San Francisco
and all points between!

Call (650)344-5200
ads@smdailyjournal.com

Roofing

TAPIA

(650)341-7482

HONEST HANDYMAN
Remodeling, Plumbing.
Electrical, Carpentry,
General Home Repair,
Maintenance,
New Construction
No Job Too Small

Free
Estimates

Free Estimates

CHAINEY HAULING

Removal
Grinding

Stump

$40 & UP
HAUL
A+ BBB Rating

License 619908

Large

Lic. #794899

AAA RATED!

Pruning

Shaping

Hardwood & Laminate


Installation & Repair
Refinish
High Quality @ Low Prices
Call 24/7 for Free Estimate

(650)288-9225
(650)350-9968

Electrical and
General home repair
(650)341-0100
(408)761-0071

Trimming

KO-AM

Since 1988/Licensed & Insured


Monthly Specials
Fast, Dependable Service

HANDYMAN

Lic. #479564

HARDWOOD FLOORING

Fences Decks
Concrete Work Pebbles
Kitchen and Bathroom
remodeling

contrerashandy12@yahoo.com

LOCALLY OWNED
Family Owned Since 2000

Hardwood Floors

Hauling

Free Estimates

Service

(415)971-8763

Lic# 979435

Tree Service

Hillside Tree

Large & Small Jobs


Residential & Commercial
Classic Brushwork, Matching, Staining, Varnishing, Cabinet Finishing
Wall Effects, Murals, More!

(650)701-6072

AAA HANDYMAN
& MORE

CONTRERAS HANDYMAN
SERVICES

Plumbing

NICK MEJIA PAINTING

Remodels Carpentry
Drywall Tile Painting

Handy Help

(650) 995-4385

Painting
A+ Member BBB Since 1975

CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING

800-300-3218
408-979-9665

Since 1985
Repairs Maintenance Painting
Carpentry Plumbing Electrical
All Work Guaranteed

Hauling

JON LA MOTTE

PAINTING

Interior & Exterior


Quality Work, Reasonable
Rates, Free Estimates

(650)368-8861
Lic #514269

ROOFING

GUTTER
CLEANING

Family business, serving the


Peninsula for over 30 years
Dry Rot, Gutters & Down Spout Repair
FULLY INSURED / LICENSED & BONDED

(650) 367-8795
SERVING THE PENINSULA

LICENSE # 729271

MEYER PLUMBING SUPPLY


Toilets, Sinks, Vanities,
Faucets, Water heaters,
Whirlpools and more!
Wholesale Pricing &
Closeout Specials.
2030 S Delaware St
San Mateo
650-350-1960

Window Washing

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Notices
NOTICE TO READERS:
California law requires that contractors
taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor
or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also
requires that contractors include their license number in their advertising. You
can check the status of your licensed
contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800321-CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking
jobs that total less than $500 must state
in their advertisements that they are not
licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

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Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

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Legal Services

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WORLD

Wednesday Dec. 24, 2014

THE DAILY JOURNAL

From Iraqi mountaintop,


a fierce battle to free
Islamic State-held town
By Dalton Bennett
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MOUNT SINJAR, Iraq The


road to the battlefront plunges
straight down the steep face of
Mount Sinjar, whipped by a fierce
wind. It is littered with trucks and
cars that couldnt get up that
incline, abandoned by their owners months ago as they fled the
rampage of Islamic State group
extremists.
Clothes lie piled on the side of
the road, left behind by fleeing
families unable to carry them.
Over the past week, Iraqi
Kurdish peshmerga fighters have
descended the mountain, battling
to liberate the town of Sinjar, a
tiny desert community in northern
Iraq that the gunmen overran in
August, massacring and enslaving
hundreds of its residents.
An Associated Press correspondent was with the Kurds. This is
his report.
The fighting, which is still
ongoing, has been fierce. One day
this week, a Chevy Tahoe rushed
up to a Kurdish position on the
edge of town, blaring its horn and
flashing its lights. The peshmerga fighters inside piled out with

the body of a fellow Kurdish


fighter hit by a militant snipers
bullet.
We dont know his name, said
the driver of the vehicle as the
dead mans body was put into a
plastic body bag, then draped with
a flag of Iraqi Kurdistan.
They fight like Rambo and
have nothing to lose, the driver
said of the Islamic State militants,
pointing to a chink in his flak
jacket where the same sniper had
shot him. This saved my life.
He and other peshmerga said
they had met heavy resistance
from the extremists near a strategic grain silo in the center of
Sinjar. There was no opportunity
to get the drivers name, before he
and the others rushed back to the
front line. The body of the slain
Kurdish fighter was driven back up
the dizzying road to the summit of
Mount Sinjar.
The Islamic State group swept
into Sinjar and surrounding villages as part of their summer blitz
across northern Iraq. The advance
of the extremists struck particular
fear here. Much of the population
belongs to the minority Yazidi
religious community, a tiny sect
that the Sunni Muslim radicals

REUTERS

Fighters of the Kurdish Peoples Protection Units flash victory signs as they ride on an armored carrier at the
Mount Sinjar in Iraq.
consider heretics. Hundreds were
killed, and hundreds more Yazidi
women and girls were taken captive by the militants, turned into
sex slaves or forcibly married to
Islamic State supporters in Syria
and Iraq.
Thousands of other Yazidis fled
into Mount Sinjar, a long, steep
mountain range that erupts from
the flat desert landscape and looms
over the town. There they languished for weeks with little food
or protection until they were rescued, many by Syrian Kurds who

freed a corridor to reach them.


Now, Iraqi Kurdish fighters are
on an offensive to push back the
Islamic State in this corner of Iraq
near the Syrian border.
They have erected a makeshift
command center on top of the
mountain: a ring of tents set up
around a series of cell phone towers. From there they plan their
assault on the besieged town
below.
On the serpentine road down the
mountain face, a Kurdish team was
parked on one of the switchbacks

as the sun began to set Sunday.


Peering through binoculars, one
fighter barked into a satellite
phone, calling out coordinates for
airstrikes.
Drones buzzed overhead as warplanes from the U.S-led international coalition carried out strikes
on Islamic State positions in
Sinjar. Plumes of black smoke
poured up constantly from the
town, spewed by tire- and oil-fires
set by militants trying to hide
their movements from the air campaign.

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