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2 SECTION Community STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE AND EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY OCTOBER 17, 2012 By Dave Boyce Almanac staff writer S kylonda residents had an opportunity on Wednesday, Oct. 10, to sample Indonesian cof- fee embodying “notes of black cherry and black plum” and cake frosting made from Earl Grey tea and bergamot. Items for sale included five varieties of apples, many varieties of peppers and herbs, and coastal wildflower honey. The first officially sanctioned Mountain Goat Farmers’ Market opened in a parking lot near the corner of Highway 84 and Skyline Boulevard at around 3 p.m. with a ribbon cutting by Wood- side Mayor Dave Tanner, Also present were Town Council members Anna Kasten and Peter Mason and Planning Director Jackie Young, said market manager Maggie Foard. The market’s debut on Aug. 1 had met with enthu- siasm all around, but town officials nixed a repeat in keeping with the municipal code and a stipula- tion that prohibited outdoor sales at that site. With the council and the Planning Commission having resolved those issues, a weekly Wednesday after- noon market is now likely. How did last week’s market go? “Great. We had a wonderful opening,” Ms. Foard said. At about 5:30, a scattering of customers and vendors wandered about, some perhaps coming close to shivering in the mountain air. Oscar Nunez, a Menlo Park resident and a cof- fee importer, exporter, and roaster at Honducafe, talked up the hidden popularity of Honduran coffee and the coffees he was selling that day: decaf Peru- vian, “nutty” Brazilian, and an Indonesian with its reported hints of cherry and plum. This reporter had no comment as it was too late in the day to be drinking coffee. From George Johnson, owner of GHJ Tree Farm on Skyline Boulevard in Los Gatos, were apples: pippins, Granny Smiths, red delicious, Fuji and Jonathons. He has more varieties from his 40-tree orchard, but it’s late in the season, he said. He’s been selling apples to health food stores for 40 years; this was his first foray at a farmers’ market. “I’ve done OK,” he said. “I don’t have a whole lot to compare with.” Many sampled free cake of two kinds — mocha, and blood orange with Earl Grey frosting — from Carren Dixon of Santa Cruz-based Buttercup Cake and Farm House Frosting. “Today, I’m giving away cake. Business has been amazing,” she said when asked how the day had gone. Dessert bakers would seem to have a dilemma: weight control in the constant presence of sugar and fat. “I love cake,” Ms. Dixon replied when asked to comment. “It’s my favorite food. I have to say I climb a lot of stairs. If I have to park on the third floor, I get a cupcake that day.” “You can’t make cupcakes,” she added, “without tasting them.” A TheatreWorks holds ‘Anything Goes’ benefit on Saturday in Menlo Park TheatreWorks will hold its 10th annual “Anything Goes” benefit Saturday, Oct. 20, from 5:30 p.m. to midnight, at its scene shop, 1100 Hamilton Court in Menlo Park. Guests are invited to choose an outfit from one of TheatreWork’s past productions to wear to the party. Past guests have been attired as everything from go-go dancers to the Pope, Egyptian priestesses to Samurai warriors. The evening will include cocktails, dinner by Grace Street Catering, dancing and a live auction. Among the co-chairs is Judy Heyboer of Menlo Park. Among the committee members are Julie Kaufman of Atherton, Cynthia Keely of Portola Val- ley, and Barbara Shapiro of Menlo Park. Visit [email protected] or call 463-7159 for tickets. Tickets are $275 to $500 per person. Breakfast benefits Peninsula Bridge “Be the Torch” is the theme of a benefit breakfast for the Peninsula Bridge program, to be held from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club, 2900 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park. Doors open at 7 a.m. Peninsula Bridge has a summer program that brings motivated middle-school students from lower-income families onto such campuses as Menlo School, Sacred Heart Prep and Menlo-Atherton High School for academic courses and enrichment activities. Since the program began in 1989, more than 5,000 students have been involved. Most of the students come from the Ravenswood school district in Menlo Park and East Palo Alto, and the Redwood City and San Mateo-Foster City districts. The breakfast is free. A donation may be made at the end of the event. Visit peninsulabridge.org for more information. ‘Dine Out’ benefit Forty restaurants will donate 10 percent of each diner’s check to the Peninsula Volunteers’ “Dine Out for Meals on Wheels” on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The Meals on Wheels program serves residents in San Mateo County, delivering more than 150,000 hot meals each year to those in need. In addition, homebound seniors receive safety-wellness checks. Local restaurants taking part in “Dine Out” include, by city: Menlo Park: Amici’s East Coast Piz- zeria, Bona Restaurant, Carpaccio, Celia’s Mexican Restaurant, El Cerrito Mexican Restaurant, Gam- bardella’s, Lutticken’s After 5, Menlo Grille, Menlo Hub, Round Table Pizza, and Trellis. Portola Valley: Parkside Grill. Woodside: Alice’s Restaurant, Wood- side Bakery. Portola Valley: Film, program on bullying Filmmaker Sunnie McFadden-Burtis, who pro- duced the Canadian documentary, “Bullying: A Cul- ture of Silence,” will show the film and give a presen- tation on the topic at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road in Portola Valley. She will discuss the profound consequences Farmers’ market debuts (again) in Skylonda Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac Mmm, apples. Five kinds were available from GHJ Tree Farm, based in Los Gatos, and one of about eight vendor- growers who brought their goods to the Mountain Goat Farmers’ Market in Skylonda on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Organizers plan to put on a market every Wednesday between 3 and 7 p.m. or dusk, whichever is sooner. The goods at this one included two kinds of cake, cut rosemary and amaranth, and grass-fed beef. See AROUND TOWN, page 25 AROUND TOWN October 17, 2012 TheAlmanacOnline.com The Almanac 21

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2SECTION CommunityS TO R I E S A B O U T P E O P L E A N D E V E N T S I N T H E C O M M U N I T Y ■ O C TO B E R 1 7 , 2 0 1 2

By Dave BoyceAlmanac staff writer

Skylonda residents had an opportunity on Wednesday, Oct. 10, to sample Indonesian cof-fee embodying “notes of black cherry and black

plum” and cake frosting made from Earl Grey tea and bergamot. Items for sale included five varieties of apples, many varieties of peppers and herbs, and coastal wildflower honey. The first officially sanctioned Mountain Goat Farmers’ Market opened in a parking lot near the corner of Highway 84 and Skyline Boulevard at around 3 p.m. with a ribbon cutting by Wood-side Mayor Dave Tanner, Also present were Town Council members Anna Kasten and Peter Mason and Planning Director Jackie Young, said market manager Maggie Foard. The market’s debut on Aug. 1 had met with enthu-siasm all around, but town officials nixed a repeat in keeping with the municipal code and a stipula-tion that prohibited outdoor sales at that site. With the council and the Planning Commission having resolved those issues, a weekly Wednesday after-noon market is now likely. How did last week’s market go? “Great. We had a wonderful opening,” Ms. Foard said. At about 5:30, a scattering of customers and vendors wandered about, some perhaps coming close to shivering in the mountain air. Oscar Nunez, a Menlo Park resident and a cof-

fee importer, exporter, and roaster at Honducafe, talked up the hidden popularity of Honduran coffee and the coffees he was selling that day: decaf Peru-vian, “nutty” Brazilian, and an Indonesian with its reported hints of cherry and plum. This reporter had no comment as it was too late in the day to be drinking coffee. From George Johnson, owner of GHJ Tree Farm on Skyline Boulevard in Los Gatos, were apples: pippins, Granny Smiths, red delicious, Fuji and Jonathons. He has more varieties from his 40-tree orchard, but it’s late in the season, he said. He’s been selling apples to health food stores for 40 years; this was his first foray at a farmers’ market. “I’ve done OK,” he said. “I don’t have a whole lot to compare with.” Many sampled free cake of two kinds — mocha, and blood orange with Earl Grey frosting — from Carren Dixon of Santa Cruz-based Buttercup Cake and Farm House Frosting. “Today, I’m giving away cake. Business has been amazing,” she said when asked how the day had gone. Dessert bakers would seem to have a dilemma: weight control in the constant presence of sugar and fat. “I love cake,” Ms. Dixon replied when asked to comment. “It’s my favorite food. I have to say I climb a lot of stairs. If I have to park on the third floor, I get a cupcake that day.” “You can’t make cupcakes,” she added, “without tasting them.” A

TheatreWorks holds ‘Anything Goes’ benefit on Saturday in Menlo Park TheatreWorks will hold its 10th annual “Anything Goes” benefit Saturday, Oct. 20, from 5:30 p.m. to midnight, at its scene shop, 1100 Hamilton Court in Menlo Park. Guests are invited to choose an outfit from one of TheatreWork’s past productions to wear to the party. Past guests have been attired as everything from go-go dancers to the Pope, Egyptian priestesses to Samurai warriors. The evening will include cocktails, dinner by Grace Street Catering, dancing and a live auction. Among the co-chairs is Judy Heyboer of Menlo Park. Among the committee members are Julie Kaufman of Atherton, Cynthia Keely of Portola Val-ley, and Barbara Shapiro of Menlo Park. Visit [email protected] or call 463-7159 for tickets. Tickets are $275 to $500 per person.

Breakfast benefits Peninsula Bridge “Be the Torch” is the theme of a benefit breakfast for the Peninsula Bridge program, to be held from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club, 2900 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park. Doors open at 7 a.m. Peninsula Bridge has a summer program that brings motivated middle-school students from lower-income families onto such campuses as Menlo School, Sacred Heart Prep and Menlo-Atherton High School for academic courses and enrichment activities. Since the program began in 1989, more than 5,000 students have been involved. Most of the students come from the Ravenswood school district in Menlo Park and East Palo Alto, and the Redwood City and San Mateo-Foster City districts. The breakfast is free. A donation may be made at the end of the event. Visit peninsulabridge.org for more information.

‘Dine Out’ benefit Forty restaurants will donate 10 percent of each diner’s check to the Peninsula Volunteers’ “Dine Out for Meals on Wheels” on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The Meals on Wheels program serves residents in San Mateo County, delivering more than 150,000 hot meals each year to those in need. In addition, homebound seniors receive safety-wellness checks. Local restaurants taking part in “Dine Out” include, by city: Menlo Park: Amici’s East Coast Piz-zeria, Bona Restaurant, Carpaccio, Celia’s Mexican Restaurant, El Cerrito Mexican Restaurant, Gam-bardella’s, Lutticken’s After 5, Menlo Grille, Menlo Hub, Round Table Pizza, and Trellis. Portola Valley:Parkside Grill. Woodside: Alice’s Restaurant, Wood-side Bakery.

Portola Valley: Film, program on bullying Filmmaker Sunnie McFadden-Burtis, who pro-duced the Canadian documentary, “Bullying: A Cul-ture of Silence,” will show the film and give a presen-tation on the topic at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road in Portola Valley. She will discuss the profound consequences

Farmers’ market debuts (again) in Skylonda

Photo by Michelle Le/The Almanac

Mmm, apples. Five kinds were available from GHJ Tree Farm, based in Los Gatos, and one of about eight vendor-growers who brought their goods to the Mountain Goat Farmers’ Market in Skylonda on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Organizers plan to put on a market every Wednesday between 3 and 7 p.m. or dusk, whichever is sooner. The goods at this one included two kinds of cake, cut rosemary and amaranth, and grass-fed beef.

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The incumbent served three terms as a San Mateo County supervisor before

being sent two years ago to Sacramento, where his record suggests he knows how to find bipartisan support for his bills. And, he’s a Democrat in a heavily Democratic district. The Republican challenger has held no elective office, but served for a time as chair of the San Bruno Bicycle and Pedes-trian Committee. It’s not hard to see how this race will go. Rich Gordon of Menlo Park is asking voters to return him to Sacramento next year to repre-sent residents in District 24. He now represents District 21, but redistricting has altered bound-aries, and areas of the Midpen-insula that he’s represented since December 2010, including his hometown, are now in District 24. In addition to Menlo Park, the newly reconfigured district includes Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley, Palo Alto, Moun-tain View, Los Altos Hills, Sunnyvale, and most of the San Mateo County coastside from El Granada south. Challenger Chengzhi “George” Yang of Menlo Park, a software engineer, has criticized Mr. Gordon for “not listening to the people of the district,” especially on topics such as high-speed rail. “My mission is to really listen to people and hear what they want to see changed in Sacramento,” he said. During his tenure in Sacra-mento, Mr. Gordon introduced 35 bills, with 26 signed into law. The 74 percent success rate is the highest in the Assembly, he noted. Among the bills he pushed through this year is AB 481, which was signed by the gov-ernor in September. The bill, which was supported by the Fair Political Practices Com-mission, requires greater trans-parency for campaign spending by independent committees that are not controlled by a candidate.

The bill was needed, Mr. Gor-don said, because committees run ads and create campaign literature with no identification of who’s paying for it. AB 481 requires “identification of who’s behind the ad, and more (and more timely) reporting to the FPPC.” It will make it “far easier for the FPPC and others to track spending,” he said. Another component is the requirement that committees identify a person who would be accountable to the FPPC after the election. “Many of these committees right after an elec-tion go out of business — they disappear,” Mr. Gordon said. “That’s when a lot of violations are found … but who do you contact? The entity no longer exists.”

Any change to FPPC law requires a two-thirds vote, Mr. Gordon noted, adding that it made his ability to achieve bipartisan support for his bills all the more critical. Asked for other highlights of his term, Mr. Gordon points to a bill he wrote that was signed into law that created financial incentives for California com-panies to remanufacture the plastic recyclables that are typi-cally being shipped overseas — a jobs-boosting and environmen-tally superior strategy to deal with plastics — and another aimed at reducing fraud in recy-cling, which has been costing the state millions of dollars, he said. Mr. Gordon, who had been chairing a budget subcommittee in the Assembly, was appointed chair of the Business, Profes-sions and Consumer Protection Committee last summer. He has yet to decide on bills he would introduce during a

second term, but noted that the “areas I have great interest in” are the environment and edu-cation. In the latter category, “I remain very concerned with inequity of funding in school districts, and the high drop-out rate.” Mr. Yang also lists education as one of his top two concerns, the state budget being the oth-er. Of his inexperience in elec-tive office, Mr. Yang said that as an engineer by training, he is a problem-solver and innovative thinker. He also said his strong skills as a negotiator would make him an effective legislator who could find bipartisan sup-port. He has floated ideas about job creation, such as promot-ing ecotourism in the state’s areas of innovative sustainable and organic farming. “There are great organic farms in Half Moon Bay, for example,” he said. He also has introduced his own visions for pension reform and for the state’s planned high-speed rail system. His rail plan would route the train along the Altamont Pass, create a spur into Oakland, and boost ferry service to link the North Bay, San Francisco and the Peninsula to the Oakland hub. An Altamont route is sup-ported by many on the Peninsu-la, who have fought the current plan to route the train along the Caltrain right-of-way into San Francisco. Mr. Yang criticizes Mr. Gor-don for a July vote with the Assembly majority on a high-speed rail funding bill. He said the bill includes only a small amount of money for the electri-fication of Caltrains — a carrot for the Peninsula — with “no guarantee that it won’t be built with four tracks.” Mr. Gordon dismissed the criticism, and said there was a lot of misinformation reported in the media about the vote. The bill he voted for, he said, funded only ancillary components of the rail plan, but no actual high-speed rail construction. Those components are: elec-trification of Caltrain, mod-ernization of the rail service between Los Angeles and Ana-heim, new tracks in the Cen-tral Valley that will be used solely by Amtrak if high-speed rail isn’t built, and funding for rapid transit systems across the state. “There’s actually no high-speed rail activity in any of those projects,” he said. A

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■ With Measure B, voters can decide.By Dave BoyceAlmanac staff writer

Voters in San Mateo County will have another chance in November to

decide whether to change how the five supervisors who oversee county operations are elected. Measure B would switch from at-large elections, in which all the county’s voters choose each supervisor, to by-district elections, in which voting for a particular candidate is lim-ited to voters who live in that candidate’s district. In electing supervisors at large, San Mateo County is unique among Cali-fornia’s 58 counties. Opportunities for voters to weigh in on this question have been infrequent. The last time was in 1980, when 56.5 percent of voters endorsed the at-large system. Voters had arrived at the same conclusion in 1978, but by a 52 percent vote. The Board of Supervisors’ oversight includes public health, the county jail and parks, child support, care for the aged and infirm, and local government in unincorporated areas. In 2010, the supervisors named a 16-member Charter Review Committee to study several county matters, including at-large versus by-district election of supervisors. A committee majority voted to keep things as they are, but also recommended that the question be put before the voters in November 2010. The supervisors rejected that idea in a 4-1 decision on July 13, 2010, with then-Supervisor Rich Gordon dissenting. “The matter really needed to go to the ballot for

the citizens to make the decision,” Mr. Gordon said at the time. “The board has the discretion to make decisions to not put a particular matter on the bal-lot,” said then-supervisor Mark Church. “We are elected to make these kinds of decisions.” “Every resident gets five super-visors and I think that’s the way it should be,” Supervisor Carole Groom said at the time. “The Board of Supervisors decides what goes to the voters and the board has made its decision,” she said. “Why clutter the ballot?”

Making the case Ms. Groom, departing Super-visor Rose Jacobs Gibson, and Sheriff Greg Munks are among the signatories to the ballot argument against Measure B. Congressional representatives Anna Eshoo, D-Menlo Park,

and Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, signed a rebuttal to the argu-ment supporting Measure B. The opponents assert that when supervisors are elected by the entire county, they are

accountable to the entire coun-ty. “Your influence and ability to have your voice heard will be reduced if we turn to a system where elected representatives are only interested in their district,” the ballot argument says. By-district elections, they add, would lead to influence by

“special interests” and a shift toward parochial concerns by individual supervisors. “San Mateo County is differ-ent. And we believe that we’re better because we’re different,” they say. Fifty-seven counties can’t all be wrong, Measure B propo-nents say. “Every other county elects supervisors by district. District elections result in more competition, more accountabil-ity, more citizen involvement, and lower costs to taxpayers,” says the ballot argument for the measure. Supporters include county Supervisor Dave Pine, Menlo Park Councilman Peter Ohtaki and Menlo Park Fire Protection District board mem-ber Virginia Chang Kiraly. San Mateo County has about 340,000 registered voters, and it takes around $40,000 to reach

the likely voters with one direct-mail piece, candidates have told the Almanac. By-district elec-tions would reduce the regis-tered voter pool to about 68,000, opening the door to successful grass-roots campaigns and a more diverse pool of candidates, proponents say. “A supervisor campaign is a daunting and expensive propo-sition,” the ballot argument says. “As a result, the vast major-ity of San Mateo County super-visor races are uncontested or uncompetitive.” Since 1982, an incumbent has never lost an election, in about half the candidates ran unop-posed, and in elections for open seats, about half have been com-petitive — margins of victory below 20 percent — according to statistics provided by Mea-sure B proponents. A

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by Mort Levine

West Bay Opera has brought in one of the most imaginative,

emotional and intricate works in the entire standard operatic repertory, and made it work.“Les Contes d’Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann),” is the pin-nacle of Jacques Offenbach’s vast career, by the 19th-century fabulist poet E.T.A Hoffmann. After 116 delightfully shallow but singable comic operettas, Offenbach spent his last years on a genuine master-work of serious grand opera. On opening night on Oct. 12, the small stage of Palo Alto’s Lucie Stern Theatre came alive with a remarkably balanced cast of excellent voices and a most imaginative setting. A series of moving projections took us

on a tour of the four locations (Nuremberg, Paris, Munich and Venice) where Hoffmann’s alco-hol-sozzled imagination met the four loves of his life. And where he was outwitted each time by a Mephistopheles-like adversary (Counselor Lindorf). Fortunately, his muse, a sort of fairy godmother, brought him back from despair; the ceaseless struggle between self-destruc-tion and artistic creativity was decided in favor of the latter. Jose Luis Moscovich, West Bay Opera’s general director and conductor, has found and honed a brilliant cast headed by a trio of singers who took on the demanding roles of four diverse characters as the four fated love

affairs came crashing down on Hoffmann, sung with great brio by dramatic tenor Christopher Bengochea. The craftily satanic lawyer Lindorf was master-fully presented by bass-baritone Robert Stafford, who then was transfixed into a fiendish inven-tor; the evil Dr. Miracle; and finally a devilish captain. Soprano Rochelle Bard sang all four female lovers with vel-vety floating tones. She was a robotic wind-up doll as Olym-pia, and also sang Antonia, the tragic singer who must die when she sings too much; the courtesan Giulietta, who drives Hoffmann to murder a rival; and the one real-life love, Stella the opera diva. Mezzo Betany Coffland sang the pants role of Nicklausse, alternately a classic muse fig-ure and a student sidekick of Hoffmann’s. Her magical vocal flights along with an athleticism brought the difficult role to life. Others in the cast giving out-standing performances included veteran bass Carlos Aguilar as Crespel, the desperately protec-tive father of Antonia. Martin Bell, as the innkeeper Luther and also the murdered Schle-miel, showed a stirring bari-tone instrument, while Michael Desnoyers was a convincing Spalanzani, the tinkerer who put Olympia together. Trey Costeri-san masterfully handled three grotesque lesser roles of a valet, an aide and a comic bumbler. Director Ragnar Conde moved his forces seamlessly as they danced and maneuvered the con-fines of the small stage. Jean-Fran-cois Revon also deserves accolades for the set and video design. As conductor, Moscovich proved adept at smoothly bring-ing along the West Bay orchestra through the extreme difficul-ties of a score with music of uncompromising precision and frequent tempo changes. At the curtain, the opening-night audi-ence rose in cheers and exited humming wonderful melodies. Over the past 130 years, critics and musicologists have debated what “Tales of Hoffmann” is really all about. There are theo-ries about its resemblance to Faust and the devil. Others prefer the idea that the poet was seeing three strikingly different personalities in his varied fan-tasy lovers: the innocent (Olym-pia), the sensuous (Antonia), and the libertine (Giulietta). Others point to the conflict-ridden, emotional roller coaster as just a rousing good opera.

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Rosener open house An open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Rosener House Adult Day Services, 500 Arbor Road, in Menlo Park. Music therapist Chance Sellinger will talk about “Promoting wellness with music” at 10:30 a.m. Social work staff will be on hand to answer questions. Caregivers will explain how Rosener House can make life better for older adults with Par-kinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia and other challenges. The activity staff will show what a typical day at Rosener House is like. For more information, call 322-0126.

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But above all, this is a singers’ vehicle. There are the vivacious drinking songs, and Stafford’s many great low-register arias, including the showpiece “Scin-tille diamant,” where as the devilish captain he presents Giulietta with a dazzling ring that can steal a man’s reflection and his soul. Most famous of all the tunes is the barcarolle “Belle nuit, o nuit,” the infectious song

sung by Bard. Toward the end of his life, Offenbach wrote, “I have one terrible, incorrigible vice, that of working all the time and cer-tainly I shall die with a melody at the end of my pen ...” And for that every opera lover is eter-nally grateful.

Info: Remaining performances are at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. Tickets are $40-$75. Go to wbop-era.org or call 650-424-9999.

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ATHERTONRare opportunity $5,950,0001 BR 1 BA 1.45 acres in the heart of West Atherton near Menlo Circus Club. Menlo Park Schools. Hugh Cornish, 650.324.4456Do not miss! $4,998,0005 BR 3.5 BA .97 +/- on gorgeous setting on one of best streets in West Atherton. Keri Nicholas, 650.323.7751Just listed! $4,995,0006 BR 5 full BA + 2 half Fantastic 5,638 sq ft, two-story estate on a peaceful cul-de-sac in West Atherton. Hanna Shacham, 650.324.4456Do not miss! $3,998,0004 BR 3 full BA + 2 half Elegant home w/formal dining rm, gour-met chef ’s kitc. Exquisite master suite. Lovely yard. Keri Nicholas, 650.323.7751Park-like Acre $3,198,0004 BR 3.5 BA Best Value in W. Atherton! Remodeled kitchen - gorgeous backyard. Keri Nicholas, 650.323.7751

MENLO PARKJust listed! $4,850,0004 BR 4 BA High-quality Traditional home in Oakdell Manor. Menlo Park schools. Landscaped garden. Hugh Cornish, 650.324.4456Central Menlo Park $4,590,0005 BR 4 full BA + 2 half Well appointed home w/study, gym, theatre area, wine cellar & hot tub. Great sun exposure. Carla Priola-Anisman, 650.851.2666Mid-Century Steinberg $3,075,0004 BR 4 BA 3400 sf, one level home designed to blend with its Redwood surrounded environment. Berdine Jernigan/Sally Lau, 650.851.2666Top of its Class! $1,949,0005 BR 3.5 BA Contemporary flair,tree-top views & a well designed 1- level floor plan.Las Lomitas Schls! Maya & Jason Sewald, 650.323.7751Exceptional 1-level Home! $1,765,0003 BR 2 BA Single-level. Well-designed. Quality finishes. Gourmet kit. Opulent master bed/bath suite. Nancy Goldcamp, 650.325.6161Just listed! $1,698,0003 BR 3 BA Spacious home with new kitchen, open floor plan on a large 11,440 lot. Top MP schools. Billy McNair, 650.324.4456Las Lomitas Schools! $1,625,0003 BR 2.5 BA The home features liv rm & dining rm open to the lovely bckyrd & fam rm open to the kit! Maya & Jason Sewald, 650.323.7751

Downtown Townhome $1,350,0003 BR 2.5 BA Downtown. 1-owner 2-level updtd townhouse. Oak floors, fireplace, formal DR. Yard. Garage. Nancy Goldcamp, 650.325.6161MP Schools! $1,168,0003 BR 2 BA Nestled at end of Cul-De-Sac.Hardwood floors,double pane windows beautiful backyard. Camille Eder, 650.323.7751Great Price $799,0003 BR 2 BA Warm, inviting & charming. Large lot with big deck. Eat-in kit, DR & FR w/fireplace. David McKeever/Jeanne Wangsness, 650.323.7751Charming Updated Home $719,0002 BR 1 BA Desirable tree lined street, sep. bonus rm,updated kitchen,remodeled bath, hardwood floorsTammy Tiscorniacole, 650.851.1961

PALO ALTORoom For All, Near School $1,695,0005 BR 3 BA Spacious 5 bedroom home w/family room. New carpet, freshly painted. Attached 2 car garage. Nancy Goldcamp, 650.325.6161Main Level Bed/Bath! $1,450,0003 BR 2 BA Convenient. Well-cared w/quality improvements. Oak flrs, air-conditioning. Lrg patio. Gar. Nancy Goldcamp, 650.325.6161Bright & Spacious! $1,248,0004 BR 2 BA Bright & spacious home with a great floorplan. Large lot with many fruit trees & a garden. Zita Macy, 650.328.5211Great Opportunity! $925,0002 BR 1.5 BA Great Opportunity to remodel or build new. Large lot. Light and bright. Hardwood floors. Susie Dews & Shena Hurley, 650.325.6161

PORTOLA VALLEYSpectacular Views $7,495,0003 BR 3.5 BA Visually stunning modern home with floor to ceiling windows atop quiet 1.59 ac knoll. Helen & Brad Miller, 650.851.2666Expansive Estate Property $4,495,0005 BR 3 full BA + 3 half BA main hse. 2BR/1BA Gsthse,pool,cabana,solar-energy system. Aprx 2.8 ac. www.158Pinon.com Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh, 650.851.1961Westridge Estate Property $4,250,0005 BR 4.5 BA Approx 2.5 Ac. Enjoy the Flat land, Bay views, Single level home in Prestigious Westridge.Dean Asborno, 650.851.1961

Prime Westridge Location $3,650,0004 BR 3.5 BA Expansive home with spectacular views, usable 2.6 acres (per county) stunning grounds. Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh, 650.851.1961Views Across The Bay $3,495,0005 BR 3.5 BA Custom hm on 1 ac. Huge garage & workshop. Sunny lawn, patio, decks w/stunning vws of bay. Jean & Chris Isaacson, 650.851.2666Windy Hill Views $3,425,0005 BR 3 full BA + 2 half Spacious home w/private guest suite. Stunning grounds just under 1.25 acre w/pool,& spa. Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh, 650.851.1961Central Portola Valley $3,400,0003 BR 4 BA Elegant contemporary home with Windy Hill views on private 1+ ac. with pool & guesthouse. Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh, 650.851.1961Just listed! $1,795,0004 BR 2.5 BA Light & bright Ladera contemporary w/walls of windows. Acclaimed Las Lomitas schools. Karen Fryling/Rebecca Johnson, 650.324.4456Fabulous Opportunity $1,490,000Build dream home on 1.13 acre (per county) in majestic setting convenient to Stanford. Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh, 650.851.1961Amazing Value $1,390,000Build your dream on 1.34 acre (per county) in majestic setting convenient to Stanford. Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh, 650.851.1961Build Your Dream Home $1,149,000Wonderful flat .77 acre (per county) in charming creekside neighborhood. Palo Alto schools Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh, 650.851.1961Private Setting $710,0001 BR 1 BA Los Trancos Woods home w/pvt views. .29 ac (per county), remodel or build dream home. Joe & Ginny Kavanaugh, 650.851.1961

REDWOOD CITYPanoramic Views $1,689,0004 BR 2.5 BA Kitchen w/bkfst nook & bar seating, walk-in closet and jetted tub in master ste. Tim Kerns, 650.323.7751Cute Home On Large Lot! $849,0002 BR 2 BA Charming home on large lot west of Alameda de las Pulgas! Large driveway and lush yard! DiPali Shah, 650.325.6161

SAN CARLOSSan Carlos Charm! $699,0003 BR 1.5 BA Charming home w/hardwood floors. Spacious LR, separate DR, eat-in kitchen. Prime location! Dan Ziony, 650.325.6161

WOODSIDEPrime Location! $29,000,000

Private prestigious location. 11+ acre property in central

Woodside close to town. Susie Dews & Shena Hurley,

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5 BR 4 BA On 3 acres remade in 1995 in Central Woodside.

Gated entrance with towering Cypress trees. Berdine Jernigan/

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Western Hills Views $6,999,000

5 BR 4.5 BA Spacious Tri-level contemporary hme on 6+ ac.

Frml LR, Kit/FR, Library & multi-purpose rm. Margot Lockwood,

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European Style Villa $6,995,000

2 BR 3 full BA + 2 half Stunning setting on 3 prvt ac w/sweeping

vws of the western hills. Gorgeous landscaping. Scott Dancer,

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Central Woodside $6,500,000

3 BR 4.5 BA Beautiful PPG home built in 2000 on usable 3 acres.

Natural light fills the house. Ed Kahl, 650.851.2666

European Country Manor $6,495,000

4 BR 4.5 BA Custom built stunning architecture and design.

Gorgeous in everyway. Walk to town center. Scott Dancer,

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New price! $5,695,000

5 BR 4.5 BA Fabulous English country house w/guesthouse, stu-

dio & waterfall. PV schools. Hugh Cornish, 650.324.4456

Central Woodside Estate $4,950,000

4 BR 4 BA 2.5 ac, remodeled home w/barn, pool, across from

Horse Pk for hiking, dog walking, horses. Ed Kahl, 650.851.2666

New price! $3,750,000

5 BR 4.5 BA Terrific Traditional home with skylit artist stu-

dio/office. Huge rooms. Expansive lawn. Carol MacCorkle,

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4 BR 3.5 BA Strikingly private on approx. 3.5 acres, yet only six

minutes to Hwy. 280 and Sandhill. Steven Gray, 650.851.2666

Woodside Hills $2,649,000

4 BR 3 BA Inviting contemporary style home with a spacious

floor plan & 1 BD guest hse w/gas sauna. Steven Gray/Matt

Shanks, 650.851.2666

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CENTRAL WOODSIDE, WOODSIDE $11,450,0007 BR 6 BA Mostly level 10.4 ac property w/vws of the Western Hills. Potential for 3 lot subdivision.Ed Kahl 650.851.2666

STUNNING HOME , ATHERTON $3,998,00074 BR 3 full BA + 2 half Elegant home w/formal dining rm, gourmet chef ’s kitc. Exquisite master suite. Lovely yard.Keri Nicholas 650.323.7751

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! WOODSIDE $6,850,0004 BR 4 full BA + 3 half Incomparable estate with fabulous main house and numerous auxiliary structures.Natalie Comartin & Hugh Cornish 650.324.4456

EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY, WOODSIDE $5,695,0004 BR 4.5 BA A beautifully renovated home, private pool and spa, + 3 beautiful ac of mostly level land.Erika Demma 650.851.2666

WORLD CLASS SETTING, PORTOLA VALLEY $4,400,000Build your dream home on 8.7 acre parcel bordering Arastradero Preserve w/Windy Hill ViewsJoe & Ginny Kavanaugh, 650.851.1961

NEW LISTING! ATHERTON $3,995,0005 BR 4 full BA + 2 half Charming home on private acre with pool and spa. Las Lomitas Schools.Sue Crawford 650.324.4456

FABULOUS OUTDOOR SETTING, ATHERTON $3,495,0005 BR 4.5 BA Recently updated , bright & light Craftman;cul-d-sac off main road.Tom LeMieux 650.323.7751

JUST LISTED! STUNNING! WOODSIDE $2,700,0004 BR 3.5 BA Extensively and beautifully remodeled home. Breathtaking view of forest and ocean.Lea Nilsson 650.328.5211

CREATE YOUR DREAM HOME! MENLO PARK $1,695,0006 BR 3 BA Spacious home with lots of potential! Private lot, tucked away. Lovely shaded backyard!Rod Creason 650.325.6161

NEW PRICE! MENLO PARK $1,549,0003 BR 3.5 BA Stunning rebuilt home. Chef¹s kitchen open to great room. HW flrs & 9’ ceilings. MP schls.Billy McNair 650.324.4456

WILLOWS, MENLO PARK $1,195,0002 BR 1 BA Opportunity knocking! 12,300+ flag lot near Facebook HQ; cute 2BD/1BA+new cottage+studio.Sarah Elder 650.324.4456

WHAT A LOCATION! MENLO PARK $399,0001 BR 1 BA Lovely first flr unit with large LR that adjoins balcony, kitchen w/charming eating area.Maya & Jason Sewald 650.323.7751

995 Fictitious Name StatementBAY AREA CARE MANAGERS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 252352 The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bay Area Care Managers, located at 1139 San Carlos Ave. #307, San Carlos, CA 94070; Mail Address: PO Box 848, San Carlos, CA 94070. Is (Are) hereby registered by the follow-ing owner(s): SHARON A GRAY 3358 La Mesa Drive #4 San Carlos, CA 94070 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on September 18, 2012. (ALM Sep. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 2012)

CDG INSURANCE SERVICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 252390 The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: CDG Insurance Services, located at 333 Gellert Blvd. Ste. 232, Daly City, CA 94015, San Mateo County. Is (Are) hereby registered by the follow-ing owner(s): CDG INSURANCE SERVICES CORPORATION 31 Oaklawn Drive Daly City, CA 94015 CDG INSURANCE SERVICES CORPORATION 1396 El Camino Real Unit 103 Millbrae, CA 94030 CDG INSURANCE SERVICES CORPORATION 669 Bellevue Ave. Daly City, CA 94014 This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 09/10/2012. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on September 20, 2012. (ALM Sep. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 2012)

DANCING SHEEP PRODUCTIONS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 252273 The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Dancing Sheep Productions, located at 140 Santa Margarita Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County. Is (Are) hereby registered by the follow-ing owner(s): KRISTIN AKER HOWELL 140 Santa Margarita Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025 DAVE HOWELL 140 Santa Margarita Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025 JOE GUTHRIE 1985 Louis Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94303 This business is conducted by: General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on September 12, 2012. (ALM Sep. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 2012)

INGWERSEN ASSOCIATES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 252551 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Ingwersen Associates, located at 240 Sand Hill Circle, Menlo Park, CA 94025, San Mateo County. Registered owner(s): HELEN INGWERSEN ASSOCIATES, LLC 240 Sand Hill Circle Menlo Park, CA 94025 CA This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on NA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on September 28, 2012. (ALM Oct, 3, 10, 17, 24, 2012)

File No. 252541 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Aloft San Francisco Located at: 401 East Millbrae Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030, COUNTY: San Mateo Mail Address: One Starpoint, Stamford, CT 06902 Is (are) hereby registered by the follow-ing owner(s): Starwood San Francisco Aloft Realty LLC, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 This business is conducted by: a lim-ited liability company. Corporation/LLC: Yes Organization: DE LLC: LLC The registrant commenced to transact business under the FBN or names on August 1, 2012 ``I declare that all information in this statement is true`` (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she know to be false is guilty of a crime.) Signature of Registrant: Marshall Donat Print Name: MARSHALL DONAT, Vice President & Assistant Secretary Signature MUST be that of an appropri-ate person, i.e. the individual, one of the general partners, a trustee or, if a corporation, by an officer (title must be included). A fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. This statement was filed with Mark Church, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, San Mateo County on September 28, 2012. MARK CHURCH, COUNTY CLERK BY: NATASHA VAN, Deputy Clerk (ALM Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012)

JATELO PRODUCTIONS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 252692 The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jatelo Productions, located at 2211 Menalto Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, San Mateo County. Is (Are) hereby registered by the follow-ing owner(s): MEDA O. OKELO 2211 Menalto Avenue East Palo Alto, CA 94303 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on 01/01/1991. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on October 9, 2012. (ALM Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2012)

LADINE SPORTS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 252418 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Ladine Sports, located at 1208 S. MayFair Dr., Daly City, CA 94015, San Mateo County. Registered owner(s): CLINT LADINE 1208 S. MayFair Dr. Daly City, CA 94015 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on September 21, 2012. (ALM Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2012)

TRITON CUSTOM BUILDERS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 252736 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Triton Custom Builders, located at 4905 Cruden Bay Ct., San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. Registered owner(s): DGML CONSTRUCTION INC. 4905 Cruden Bay Ct. San Jose, CA 95138 This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business

name(s) listed herein on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on October 11, 2012. (ALM Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2012)

997 All Other LegalsNOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1335201-15 APN: 076-232-010-9 TRA: 19016 LOAN NO: Xxxx0755 REF: Single, Randall C. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 18, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 23, 2012, at 12:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 23, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-205906 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Mateo County, State of California, executed by Randall C. Single and Aulaire Naughton Single., will sell at public auction to highest bid-der for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the main entrance of the city hall of records 401 Marshall Street Redwood City, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situ-ated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 112 Russell Avenue Portola Valley CA 94028 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, pos-session, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts cre-ated by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $1,680,102.84. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a writ-ten declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is locat-ed. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auc-tion does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the prop-erty. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the exis-tence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, ben-eficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil

Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.rppsales.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1335201-15. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not imme-diately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: October 01, 2012. (R-418644 10/03/12, 10/10/12, 10/17/12) ALM

T.S. No. T09-49592-CA / APN: 079-182-090-5 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-28-2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal sav-ings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without cove-nant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encum-brances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the under-signed, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ X ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [ X ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the prop-erty itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this informa-tion. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web WWW.PRIORITYPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this

case T09-49592-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not imme-diately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Trustor: MARY V. NEUMEYER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services, Inc. P.O. BOX 16128, TUCSON, AZ 85732-6128 866-702-9658 Recorded 02/04/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-020107 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN MATEO County, California, Date of Sale: 11-05-2012 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: AT THE MARSHALL ST. ENTRANCE TO THE HALL OF JUSTICE AND RECORDS, 400 COUNTY CENTER, REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,297,726.03 Street Address or other common des-ignation of real property: 236 CORTE MADERA ROAD PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028 A.P.N.: 079-182-090-5 Legal Description: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common

designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges. For Sales Information please contact PRIORITY POSTING AND PUBLISHING at WWW.PRIORITYPOSTING.COM or (714) 573-1965. REINSTATEMENT LINE: 866-702-9658 Date: 10-10-2012 CR Title Services, Inc. P.O. BOX 16128 TUCSON, AZ 85732-6128 Michael D. Schaffer, Assistant Vice President Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bank-ruptcy as to this obligation, this com-munication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the auto-matic stay or the discharge injunction. P990102 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2012 ALM

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115 AnnouncementsDid You Know that Ten Million adults tweeted in the past month, while 164 million read a newspaper in print or online in the past week? ADVERTISE in 240 California newspapers for one low cost. Your 25 word classified ad will reach over 6 million+ Californians. For brochure call Elizabeth (916)288-6019. (Cal-SCAN)

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130 Classes & InstructionAttend College Online from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV authorized. Call 888-210-5162 www.CenturaOnline.com (Cal-SCAN)

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133 Music LessonsA Piano Teacher Children and AdultsEma Currier, 650/493-4797

Barton-Holding Music Studio Accepting new students for private vocal lessons. All levels. Call Laura Barton, 650/965-0139

Flute Lessons Professional flutist,SFOpera,Opera SanJose. San Mateo. 650-627-8439

Hope Street Music Studios In downtown Mtn.View. Most Instruments voice. All ages & levels 650-961-2192 www.HopeStreetMusicStudios.com

Jazz & Pop Piano Lessons Learn how to build chords and impro-vise. Bill Susman, M.A., Stanford. (650)906-7529

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Music With Toby: Violin & Voice

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145 Non-Profits NeedsDONATE BOOKS/HELP PA LIBRARIES

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Wanted: Pre 1973 Mercedes SL or other convertibles, Porsche 356 or 911, Volkswagen Bus, Jaguar XK120 through E-types. Gas station memora-bilia and signs. Other interesting cars considered. Michael 714-267-3436 (Cal-SCAN)

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Spanish tutor

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355 Items for Sale3 pairofrainboots11/12/13$4 each

4 Teletubbies 6” $5

4 Thomas and Friends DVD’s

8-10 Years boy clothesjeans$40

Boy shoes 8-13 toddler $4each

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Kids Accordian and zylophone$15

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751 General Contracting

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767 MoversBAY AREA RELOCATION SERVICES Homes, Apartments, Storage. Full Service moves. Serving the Bay Area for 20 yrs. Licensed & Insured. Armando, 650-630-0424. CAL-T190632

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STYLE PAINTING Full service painting. Insured. Lic. 903303. 650/388-8577

775 Asphalt/ConcreteMtn. View Asphalt Sealing Driveway, parking lot seal coating. Asphalt repair, striping. 30+ yrs. fam-ily owned. Free est. Lic. 507814. 650/967-1129

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779 Organizing ServicesEnd the Clutter & Get Organized Residential Organizing by Debra Robinson (650)941-5073

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805 Homes for RentMenlo Park, 3 BR/2 BA - $5,000.00

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Woodside, 2 BR/2 BA - 2,300 mont

Woodside, 4 BR/3 BA - $4000/mo.

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Menlo Park, 3 BR/2 BA - $1099000

Palo Alto - $899000

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351 WALSH RD PRICE UPON REQUEST

Stunning new estate currently under construction. 3 levels and over 14,000SF. Guest house, pool & private 1 acre lot. Completion date Spring of 2013.

ATHERTON | COMING SOON

TOM LEMIEUX

[email protected]

1365 BAY LAUREL DR $3,950,000

Spacious 1/2-acre lot on the creek in sought-after West Menlo; 1-level 5bd/4ba home w/hardwood fl oors. Beautiful & private setting w/pool & redwoods.

CENTRAL MENLO

HELEN & BRAD MILLER

[email protected]

1 GROVE CT $7,495,000

3BD/3.5BA Visually stunning modern home with fl oor to ceiling windows atop quiet 1.59 acre knoll near center of town with spectacular views.

PORTOLA VALLEY | OPEN SUNDAY

DAN ZIONY

650.752.0808www.DanZiony.com

2289 CARMELITA DR $699,000

3BR 1.5BA Fantastic opportunity in prime San Carlos! Charming home w/hardwood fl oors. Spacious LR, sep DR, eat-in kitchen. Refresh, remodel or expand.

SAN CARLOS | SAN CARLOS CHARM!

LEA NILSSON

[email protected]

240 ALLEN RD $2,700,000

Just listed! Stunningly beautiful home. Breathtaking views of ocean and forest! 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Spacious 3900+sf. 8+ acres.

WOODSIDE | OPEN SAT & SUN

MARGOT LOCKWOOD

[email protected]

128 HUCKLEBERRY TL $779,000

Bank approved short sale! Need quick sale. Built in 2005. 3BD, 2 full BA, 2 half, on 10,000 sf lot. Bonus rm in rear of house perfect for home offi ce.

WOODSIDE | OPEN SUNDAY

BILLY MCNAIR

[email protected]

1555 LAUREL PL $1,698,000

Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with new kitchen, open fl oor plan and contemporary fi nishes situated on a large 11,440 lot. Top MP schools.

MENLO PARK | OPEN SUNDAY

JOE & GINNY KAVANAUGH

[email protected]

158 PINON DR $4,495,000

5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 3 half baths in main house. 2-BR,1-BA gsthse, pool/spa, cabana & solar-energy system. Approx 2.8 acres. www.158Pinon.com

PORTOLA VALLEY

SARAH RIVERS

[email protected]

16379 SKYLINE BL $5,700,000

Gated, spectacular compound. 11+AC. 5bd/6.5ba. Infi nity pool, 6+ car grg, gsthse, expansive bay vws. Dynamite landscping & outdoor entertaining space.

WOODSIDE | OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-4:00

STEVE BELLUMORI

[email protected]

PRICED TO SELL $1,665,000

Spacious atrium Eichler w/versatile 5BR + Offi ce, 3 full baths on lovely 10,000 SF lot. Beautifully remod-eled kitchen.

LOS ALTOS | NEW LISTING

BONNIE BIORN

[email protected]

1190 HAMILTON AVE $2,997,700

This alluring English home has 3 BD and 3.5 BA. Circa 1924, this home has been fabulously updated. Located in Crescent Park on 7,950 sq ft lot.

PALO ALTO | CRESCENT PARK

JOE & GINNY KAVANAUGH

[email protected]

0 ALPINE RD $1,149,000

Wonderful fl at .77 acre (per county) in charming creekside neighborhood convenient to Stanford, Silicon Valley, trails,and great schools. 0Alpine.com

PORTOLA VALLEY | BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

HUGH CORNISH

[email protected]

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT $5,695,000

Fabulous 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home located on approximately 2.7 beautifully landscaped acres in the heart of Woodside. Portola Valley schools.

WOODSIDE | NEW PRICE

BONNIE BIORN

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497 STOCKBRIDGE AVE $4,000,000

Fabulous property on 1.14 ac. 2 spacious guest houses. Enchanting Japanese Tea House completes the serenne landscaping. Sparkling pool & waterfall.

ATHERTON | OFFICE EXCLUSIVE

NANCY GOLDCAMP

650.400.5800www.nancygoldcamp.com

1297 CRANE ST $1,350,000

3BR 2.5BA Downtown Menlo Park. 1-owner, 2-level updtd townhome. Oak fl rs, fi replace in LR & master bedroom. Formal DR. Eat-in kit. Deck/yard. Garage.

MENLO PARK | DOWNTOWN TOWNHOME

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