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Drive-in office development returns

Environmental report released on long-vacant Burlingame site; trafc an issue
By Heather Murtagh
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A proposal to build a series of large ofce buildings, possibly the home to biotech companies, at the now-vacant former Burlingame drive-in would have a signicant
impact on local trafc, according to a three-part environmental impact report now available for public review. Millennium Partners, New Yorkbased developers of mixed-used properties, applied in April 2010 to develop the 18.13-acre site a
project now known as Burlingame Point, located at 300 Airport Blvd. Plans call for 689,000 square feet of ofce space in two ve-story buildings, one seven-story building and one eight-story building. About a year ago, the City Council approved an agreement to conduct an envi-
ronmental review of the project, which is now available. As proposed, the project will be reviewed to provide space for either ofce or biotech use. When last changed, the zoning for the Bayfront was altered to be open for biotech. There would also be a two-
story, 33,400-square-foot amenities building that would include a childcare facility, exercise facility and a cafe/break room. Parking would be offered in a ve-story parking structure and a podium-level parking
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Mobile dental clinic to help the homeless

By Michelle Durand
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1,000,000 miles w/o an accident

By Heather Murtagh
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Could you drive a million miles without a preventable accident on your record? Seems difcult to achieve, however 18 Northern California U.S. Postal Service drivers were recognized last week for achieving just that. Among those recognized were drivers serving San Bruno and San Carlos. Driving that many miles took over 30 years. And, those awarded didnt just drive the equivalent of going coast-to-coast 334 times. Each also did it safely without a preventable accident on their record. On Friday, many of the drivers gathered in the San Francisco district ofce to be recognized for the distinction which came with a plaque from the National Safety Council and a lifetime membership into the councils Million Mile Club. Thank you and we appreciate you. Its a big deal, said District Manager Rosemarie Fernandez who added maintaining safety is an issue that keeps her up at night. Safe drivers were recently surveyed and asked how they were able to log so many miles safely. Patience and focus were the critical answers Fernandez found. Driving isnt what keeps these people at their jobs. Hector Pena, who has been driving in San Carlos for over 31 years,
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Above,Despite its best effort,the Menlo-Atherton defense could not stop Erich Wilson, center, and Serra capture its rst CCS championship since 1990, beating the Bears 42-21 Saturday in the Division I nals.Left,Menlo-Atherton's Evan Perkins hauls in a long pass against Serra during the CCS Division I championship game Saturday.
They had a great game plan.Of course,this is a championship game,they came out red up.They were considered the underdog and they showed us that they could compete with us ...
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The homeless in San Mateo County will soon have something to smile about. Beginning in January, a new mobile dental clinic will brighten grins and x oral health problems at several sites, providing care that often falls to the wayside for the uninsured and delivering some condence for those trying to move back to employment. If you want to move away from being homeless you need jobs and the condence to smile and be able to look and talk like what society expects, said Jim Beaumont, program director of homeless health care for the San Mateo Medical Center. Even children and those not jobbound need proper oral care to prevent other medical problems but often, according to health ofcials, there is a perceived disconnect between the mouth and overall body. The clinic aims to ll some of the existing void left in part by MediCal no longer covering dental care for those over 21 and even homeless health care providers omitting the services. A $408,000 capital investment grant paid for the clinic and its equipment as part of federal stimulus funds specically earmarked for homeless health care by the Department of Health and Human Services. The clinic will rotate throughout the county and cater to that population at homeless shelters but will also make stops at Project Ninety and Seton Medical Center in Daly City. At the New Life Center there, the clinic will provide care to pregnant women covered by MediCal. The center ofcially cut the ribbon on the clinic Thursday night, a cele-
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Thought for the Day

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Arthur Schopenhauer,German philosopher (1788-1860).
This Day in History
1933
National Prohibition came to an end as Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, repealing the 18th Amendment.
In 1776, the rst scholastic fraternity in America, Phi Beta Kappa, was organized at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. In 1782, the eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren, was born in Kinderhook, N.Y.; he was the rst chief executive to be born after American independence. In 1791, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in Vienna, Austria, at age 35. In 1792, George Washington was re-elected president; John Adams was re-elected vice president. In 1831, former President John Quincy Adams took his seat as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1848, President James K. Polk triggered the Gold Rush of 49 by conrming that gold had been discovered in California. In 1932, German physicist Albert Einstein was granted a visa, making it possible for him to travel to the United States. In 1955, the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations merged to form the AFL-CIO under its rst president, George Meany. In 1979, feminist Sonia Johnson was formally excommunicated by the Mormon Church because of her outspoken support for the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution. In 1991, Richard Speck, whod murdered eight student nurses in Chicago in 1966, died in prison a day short of his 50th birthday. Ten years ago: Three Green Berets and six Afghan allies were killed by an errant U.S. bomb in Afghanistan. Afghan leaders signed a pact in Koenigswinter, Germany, to create an interim government. The space shuttle Endeavour blasted off under heavy protection on a ight to deliver a new crew to the international space station. New Zealand yachtsman Peter Blake, two-time winner of the Americas Cup, was slain by Brazilian pirates on the Amazon River.
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Orlyn Manzanares greets Santa Claus and receives a candy cane at the Martin Luther King Jr.Center in San Mateo Saturday.
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Clinton ies home to fete Kennedy Center honorees
WASHINGTON Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton joined in celebrating the nations top artists receiving the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday while home for less than 36 hours between diplomatic travels. Between her historic visit to Myanmar and a trip to Germany to discuss Afghanistans future, Clinton hosted a dinner Saturday for some big names from Broadway, jazz, pop, classical music and Hollywood. On Sunday, Barbara Cook, Neil Diamond, Yo-Yo Ma, Sonny Rollins and Meryl Streep will also be saluted by President Barack Obama and their fellow artists with tribute performances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. After visiting the isolated Southeast Asian country also known as Burma, Clinton said such U.S. artists have worldwide inuence by using their freedom of creativity and expression. She said she met Burmas leading comedian and hip hop artist, who have been banned from performing for years. You may not know it, but somewhere in a little tiny room in Burma or even in North Korea, someone is desperately trying to hear you or to see you, to experience you, Clinton told the Kennedy Center crowd. And if they are lucky enough to make that connection, it can literally change lives and countries. CBS will broadcast the show on Dec. 27. In a toast to Streep on Saturday night at the State Department, writer Nora Ephron warned Clinton that the person who would someday play her on screen is the same woman who played Julia Child in Julie and Julia and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the upcoming The Iron Lady. Streep stood up for a better look at the nations top diplomat. Its inevitable, Ephron told Clinton, drawing big laughs. You met her tonight, and Im sure you thought she was charming, but she was just soaking you up. Streep, 62, has made more than 45 movies and won two Oscars in a career spanning Shakespeare to ABBA with the movie Mamma Mia! For her part, Streep said she is in awe of the accolades. Look where we are, look whos here, Streep told The Associated Press. Its overwhelming. I feel very proud. While in Washington, she has also met with women in Congress to push for a National Womens History Museum because, as youll notice, we dont have one, Streep said. She is working with organizers to try to secure a site on the National Mall. Emily Blunt, a co-star from The Devil Wears Prada, said Streep is unique for her devotion to her characters, taking on parts of their personas.
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Comedian Margaret Cho is 43.
Singer Keri Hilson is 29.
Singer Little Richard is 79. Author Joan Didion is 77. Author Calvin Trillin is 76. Musician J.J. Cale is 73. Opera singer Jose Carreras is 65. Pop singer Jim Messina is 64. World Golf Hall of Famer Lanny Wadkins is 62. Actress Morgan Brittany is 60. Actor Brian Backer is 55. Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Monk is 54. Country singer Ty England is 48. Rock singer-musician John Rzeznik (The Goo Goo Dolls) is 46. Country singer Gary Allan is 44. Writer-director Morgan J. Freeman is 42. Actress Alex Kapp Horner is 42. Rock musician Regina Zernay (Cowboy Mouth) is 39. Actress Amy Acker is 35. Actor Nick Stahl is 32. Actor Frankie Muniz is 26. Actor Ross Bagley is 23.
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U.S.Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) chats with 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree jazz musician Sonny Rollins (front R) as cellist Yo-Yo Ma (rear L) chats with actress Meryl Streep at the U.S.State Department after a gala dinner for the Honorees in Washington Saturday.
Entertainers who have gathered for the event include Stephen Colbert, Kevin Kline, Tracey Ullman, Anne Hathaway and others. A surprise lineup of stars will perform as part of the nations highest honor for those who have dened American culture through the arts.
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Pescadero man killed in collision
A 70-year-old man was killed when his car went off the road and struck a tree in unincorporated San Mateo County near Pescadero Sunday morning, a California Highway Patrol ofcer said. The CHP responded to reports of a solovehicle crash off of Pescadero Road near Butano Road at about 1:15 a.m., CHP Ofcer Art Montiel said. The driver, a Pescadero man, was killed in the crash. Investigators said it appeared the man failed to negotiate a turn in the road and collided with a tree near the right shoulder. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt. It had not been determined if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.
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Bicyclist killed on Highway 101

A bicyclist was killed in a trafc collision while riding on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in Burlingame Saturday night, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP ofcers were called to northbound 101 just north of Broadway at around 10:40 p.m. All lanes of the highway were closed for over an hour as CHP ofcers investigated the incident. All lanes were open on the highway by 12:40 a.m. Sunday. The victim, an adult man, was pronounced dead at the scene, a CHP ofcer said.
More than 1,300 without power in Santa Cruz

Around 1,300 customers remained without power in Santa Cruz County Sunday after as many as 30,000 lost service in windy conditions in the area last week, a utility spokesman said. As of 1:30 p.m., Sunday, PG&E crews were continuing to work to restore power after heavy winds caused outages in the Santa Cruz region on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, spokesman J.D. Guidi said. The majority of customers would have their power back sometime Sunday, Guidi said.
he San Francisco area has had a big hand in developing the world for the air age. When balloons were the big rage in Europe, there was a demonstration of a lighter than air vehicle in 1869 that proved experimenting with air flight was proving to be possible. The Avitor, invented by Frederick Marriott, was a dirigible type contraption that was powered by a small steam engine. It ew for one mile at 5 mph at a small race track in present-day Burlingame. This event excited the public and the efforts to improve aircraft for more successful and longer ights increased. World War I began in the 1910s and the French and English discovered a new weapon the airplane. Balloons were being used for weather-gathering and scouting the enemy but the airplane soon took over the role and thousands of improved airplanes (like the Wright Jenny) were built and used on the battlefront. After the war, many of these Jennies, now surplus, could be bought for $500 and many used them for the fabulous 20s thrill of barnstorming. Stanley Van Winkle Hiller was born in San Francisco in 1888. He was a pioneer designer of engines and airplanes who had built a glider in 1909 and an airplane in 1910. He became well known for his skill and dedication to aircraft. In 1912, he built a 60 horsepower engine and ew it from Lake Merritt in Oakland. A son, Stanley Hiller Jr., was born Nov. 15, 1924 in San Francisco. He, like his father, was a motivated genius and exhibited his talent at
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The Hiller Hornet.

a very early age. As a youngster of 10, he became interested in building ying model planes. They kept crashing, so he designed a model car (called the Comet) and he put his model plane engine in it. It was, about 1 1/2 feet long, and with an engine in it it could go 60 mph. He played with it in his backyard until a local store found out about this invention and persuaded Stanley Jr. to mass produce it to sell. He started a company that hired local kids to put them together and he was producing 350 per month (and making $100,000 off of it). He was now an entrepreneur. Stanley Jr. was admitted to the University of California at age 15 but his youthful exuberance couldnt stop him from pursuing his hobby of air ight. He dropped out of school after one year at Berkeley and began designing the worlds rst successful coaxial
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Three killed on train tracks Saturday
Three people were killed on Bay Area train tracks Saturday within less than two hours of each other, including a man struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Fremont. Gary Carter, a 47-year-old Fremont resident, was struck and killed by Amtrak train number 727, a westbound Capitol Corridor train, around 10:20 a.m., said Danelle Hunter, an Amtrak spokeswoman. Two other people died on the Caltrain tracks on the Peninsula Saturday within only hours of Carters death. At about 11:10 a.m., northbound train No. 801, a Baby Bullet express train, hit an unidentified person at the California Avenue Caltrain station in Palo Alto, spokeswoman Christine Dunn said. At 12:13 p.m., southbound train No. 428 struck and killed a person on the tracks just north of the Menlo Park station, Dunn said. The victim in the Menlo Park incident has been identied as Jayne Cox, 27, of Folsom, according to the San Mateo County Coroners Ofce. The identity of the Palo Alto victim has not yet been released, according to the Santa Clara County Medical Examiners Ofce. Saturdays deaths were the 15th and 16th this year for Caltrain, Dunn said.
Occupy Santa Cruz cleared

SANTA CRUZ Deputies have cleared out an Occupy Santa Cruz encampment on county property, while Santa Cruz police arrested two people during a disturbance at an encampment on city property. The Santa Cruz Sentinel reports that about 30 people were removed from the encampment by a county building when deputies moved in around 6:30 a.m. Sunday. Deputy April Skalland told the newspaper that protesters were allowed to leave with some of their possessions, such as medications. No arrests were made. Meanwhile, Santa Cruz police were called out to the encampment at a city park Saturday afternoon when a man taking pictures said he had been threatened by a group of men, including one man who brandished a knife. Police never found the man with a knife, but they did arrest a 40-year-old man on suspicion of battery and a 71year-old man on suspicion of interfering with a police ofcer.
Report: Ousted LA housing chief got $1.2 million

Two shot at Burger King in Redwood City

Police responded to a shooting at a Burger King on Middleeld Road in Redwood City last night and found two gunshot victims at about 7 p.m., according to police. One was struck once in the arm and the other twice in the leg, according to police. Four people were sought in connection with the shooting, two driving a white Buick with tinted windows, and another two seen eeing the area on foot.
LOS ANGELES The board of the Los Angeles Housing Authority agreed to pay nearly $1.2 million to Rudolf Montiel after he was dismissed last spring as the agencys head, according to records. News of the hefty payout has prompted audits and raised allegations that ofcials improperly spent taxpayer money
intended for the poor on travel and entertainment, said a Los Angeles Times investigation published Sunday (http://lat.ms/rBorm8 ). City Controller Wendy Greuel, who has been auditing the agencys travel expenses, released documents Friday showing public funds used for limousine rides and meals at pricey downtown restaurants. Gruel promised further audits, adding she believed that the
questionable expenses were the tip of the iceberg. Critics called the departure package as a sign of poor management the housing authority, which has a budget of $1 billion a year in state and federal funds. How many people can you house for $1.2 million? asked Larry Gross, executive director of the Coalition for Economic Survival. Its outrageous.
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How Trees Benet Our Health While Absorbing Air Pollutants

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MILLBRAE As a Past President of the Millbrae Lions Club I was recently asked to take on the position of Tree Planting Chairman. It is a goal of the current Lions Clubs International President for all Lions Clubs across the world to plant one million trees during the 2011-2012 term. This new responsibility reminded me of a plan I had in the back of my mind to donate a number of trees on behalf of the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS for planting on several sparsely landscaped strips at Saint Dunstans Church in Millbrae. Ive always been a fan of planting trees, and my new task as Tree Planting Chair gave me an excuse to follow through with this previous goal. I immediately put my plan into action, so as of this writing 17 good sized Redwood Trees have already been planted at Saint Dunstans which will grow up tall and lush (see the picture to the right of me with one of the trees on the day they were planted). Trees are a major life sustaining feature of our planet. They not only help secure the ground they are planted in, but are the home to countless numbers of species. Trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) in addition to other harmful pollutants from the atmosphere, and during photosynthesis they release the oxygen we breathe. An acre of trees absorbs enough CO2 over one year to equal the amount produced by driving a car 26,000 miles. If everyone reading this article planted one new tree at their home it would not only create a noticeable improvement in everyones quality of life but also would benefit future generations.
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Another round of winds predicted

LOS ANGELES Utility crews were taking advantage of calm weather, as they worked to restore service to Southern California residents still without power since last weeks massive windstorm. While winds were quiet Sunday, forecasters say a fresh round of strong gusts will whip through the region again overnight. Southern California Edison crews were working to restore service to just under 50,000 homes and businesses who have been without electricity since Wednesday, when a powerful storm toppled trees and power lines, blocked roads and destroyed at least four homes. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power says service was restored to its remaining customers early Sunday. The forecast of high winds com-
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bined with extremely dry conditions mean wildre danger will remain high in Ventura and Los Angeles counties at least through Monday. The hardest hit areas over the weekend were cities east of Los Angeles including Arcadia, Alhambra and San Gabriel, Alexander said. I feel like Im living in the caveman days, Linda Canzonieri, who had been without power in her Temple City home since early Wednesday morning, told KCAL-TV. I go to bed about 6 or 6:30 for lack of anything else to do. Canzonieris lights came on while the news crew was still in the house. Circumstances were improving within the city of Los Angeles, where the Department of Water and Power reported only about 1,000 customers still without electricity late Saturday, most of them in neighborhoods northeast of downtown including Highland Park.
Extreme winds were felt Saturday mostly in mountain areas, with winds of 73 mph clocked atop a mountain near Acton, and gusts exceeding 57 mph measured at a ranger station near Mount Wilson, City News Service reported. A power outage at the Los Angeles Sports Arena forced the delay of the Texas-UCLA basketball game for nearly 13 1/2 minutes in the rst half. The UCLA band played Kanye Wests hit All of the Lights as the power was restored to the aging arena where the Bruins are playing their home games this season while Pauley Pavilion undergoes a renovation. The National Weather Service predicted dry Santa Ana winds will develop through Tuesday, bringing increased risk of wildres. Fire ofcials moved crews and other resources into areas of western Los Angeles County that are prone to brush res.
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Programmers make time to rhyme in Silicon Valley

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MOUNTAIN VIEW A year ago last July, Freeman Ng set out to write one haiku a day. Now, 514 poems later, hes still writing, and more than 4,500 people are following his daily verse through Twitter, Facebook and email. Ng is not a poet by profession, but he is a paid writer of computer code. In Silicon Valleys world of algorithms, binary translation and complex equations, some people nd time to rhyme as well as reason. From engineering students at local universities to programmers at big tech companies, practitioners of iambic pentameter dot the landscape. Of course there is no data on the number of computer scientists who dabble in poetry but coders who do it say poetry provides a nice break from the rational reality of computer programming. They are completely different worlds, says Ng, a software engineer at Google. I leave one world and I just shut it off and then I turn to the other.
Pattabi Seshadri, also a software engineer at Google, describes poetry as an escape. It feels a little freer to my mind. You can basically do and say anything in a poem, he said. Seshadri, 32, recently published a poem in Beloit Poetry Journal. He and Ng are in a creative writing group at Google. Another participant writes science ction. Many engineers in Silicon Valley are accomplished at some sort of art, says Richard P. Gabriel, a computer scientist at IBM Research who has written articles on incorporating the arts into science. I think its not a coincidence, said Gabriel, an expert in the Lisp programming language. Engineers and scientists confronting a problem often have to go into a creative mode to gure something out. Gabriel, who has an MFA in poetry as well as a PhD in computer science, said poetry is uniquely suited for computer programmers because of the similarities between the crafts. Poetry is very condense, ts into forms and there can be constraints on language. Poetry is also elegant, and mathematics and programming can be elegant as well, he said.
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Obama defends American faith

By Ken Thomas
WASHINGTON Republican Mitt Romney accuses President Barack Obama of considering America just another nation. To other GOP politicians running for the White House, Obama has apologized for the United States and is presiding over the nations decline. Now comes the counteroffensive. The president of the United States is defending his faith in America, confronting GOP efforts to undercut his leadership and raise questions about his patriotism as he seeks reelection. In the battle over American
exceptionalism, Obama used a recent trip to Asia to highlight Americas role as the strongest and most inuential nation on earth. In this Barack Obama election season, responding to the Republican critique is essential for Obama, the only incumbent ever compelled to show a birth certicate to defend his legitimacy. Sometimes the pundits and the newspapers and the TV commentators love to talk about how America is slipping and America is in
decline, Obama said Wednesday at a New York fundraiser. Thats not what you feel when youre in Asia. Theyre looking to us for leadership. They know that America is great not just because were powerful, but also because we have a set of values that the world admires. We dont just think about whats good for us, but were also thinking about whats good for the world, he said. Thats what makes us special. Thats what makes us exceptional. Republicans have seized on American exceptionalism, a belief among many in the nation that the U.S. is special among global powers, and tried to portray Obama as
expressing ambivalence about the promise of his own country. The message resounds with party activists who still admire President Ronald Reagan, who memorialized America as that Shining City on a Hill during the 1980s. We have a president right now who thinks Americas just another nation. America is an exceptional nation, Romney, a former Massachusetts governor, said during a GOP debate in Las Vegas last month. Even his campaign slogan Believe in America suggests that the current president doesnt. Others have tried to use it to their advantage.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, in an interview with Fox News Bill OReilly last month, said Obama had traveled around the country making excuses for America, apologizing for America, saying that America is not an exemplary country. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich criticized Obama after 16 Latin American and Caribbean nations led friend of the court briefs in a Justice Department lawsuit against a tough new immigration law in South Carolina, home to an important GOP primary. It makes you wonder what country does President Obama think he is president of, Gingrich said.
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Condor recovery program beset by bullets
SALT LAKE CITY A recovery program aimed at restoring the California condor to much of its historic range across the Southwest has been hampered by dozens of deaths linked to lead from the remnants of hunters bullets, wildlife ofcials say. About half of the roughly 130 condors released since 1996 along the Arizona/Utah border have died or vanished, said Steve Spangle of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Lead is the No. 1 problem with the program, Spangle said. As scavengers, North Americas largest land bird feasts on carcasses such as deer and coyotes left behind by hunters. Spangle said hunters generally prefer lead bullets because they are heavier and shoot straighter than other types of ammunition. But they break into hundreds of fragments when they hit an animal, then get ingested by scavengers like the condor.
GOP rivals hope to court Cain supporters

WASHINGTON A day after Herman Cain shuttered his Republican candidacy for president, struggling GOP hopefuls looked to pick up the fallen candidates tea party following and upset a primary dynamic that has pushed Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich to the forefront. Reps. Ron Paul of Texas and Michele
Bachmann of Minnesota said Sunday they expected Cain supporters would fall in line behind them because of their messages on limited government, despite their low standing in the polls. Meanwhile, last-place rival Rick Santorum predicted he now had a good chance of winning the Iowa caucus. While such brazen predictions are likely overstated, the 11th-hour press comes at a crucial time and could upset
an already volatile race for the GOP endorsement. A month before the rst vote is cast in the Iowa caucus and ve weeks before the New Hampshire primary, most GOP candidates were looking to a week of heavy campaigning in Iowa ahead of the next debate, scheduled for Saturday. The stakes are possibly the highest for Mitt Romney, who could be hurt the worst if Cain supporters rally behind Gingrich.
Tiny church awaiting Supreme Court decision

NEW YORK A Christian congregation with just 48 members and not even a storefront is hoping the Supreme Court will overturn a ruling that says holding its Sunday service in a Bronx public school is unconstitutional. At issue is a New York City Board of Education policy that allows community groups, including religious ones, to use its buildings, but specically excludes worship services. A divided federal appeals court upheld the policy in June, reversing a district judge. The Supreme Court is considering whether to review the case and could decide that on Monday.
Postwar Marines: smaller,less focused on land war

Feds: bluen tuna probably OK after BP oil spill

WASHINGTON Last years BP oil spill probably wont push the troubled bluen tuna Gulf of Mexico population over the edge as some scientists had worried, a federal analysis shows. Of all the potential damage from the 172 million gallon spill in April 2010, scientists had been most concerned about how the oil spill would harm an already overshed species of large tuna. Thats because about one-fth of the spawning habitat where the Gulfs baby tuna were living was coated with oil, according to satellite records.
WASHINGTON With the Iraq war ending and an Afghanistan exit in sight, the Marine Corps is beginning a historic shift, returning to its roots as a seafaring force that will get smaller, lighter and, it hopes, less bogged down in land wars. This moment of change happens to coincide with a reorienting of American security priorities to the Asia-Pacific region, where China has been building military muscle during a decade of U.S. preoccupation in the
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ground-pounding auxiliary force. Thats scary for the Marines because, for some in Congress, it raises this question: Does a nation drowning in debt really need two armies? Gen. James F. Amos, the Marine Corps commandant, says that misses the real point. He argues that the Marines, while willing and able to operate from dug-in positions on land, are uniquely equipped and trained to do much more. They can get to any crisis, on land, at sea or in the air, on a moments notice.
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Egyptian election results deepen Israeli fears

JERUSALEM For Israelis, the Islamist election surge in Egypt is depressing conrmation of a deeply primal fear: An inhospitable region is becoming more hostile still. This sentiment has been accompanied by a bittersweet sense that Israel was dismissed as alarmist when it warned months ago that the Arab Spring widely perceived as the doing of liberals yearning to be free could lead to Islamist governments. Speaking for most people here, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak called the emerging result of
the rst round of parliamentary voting in Egypt very, very disturbing and expressed concern about the fate of the landmark 1979 Egyptian Israeli Ehud Barak peace treaty. We are very concerned, added Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz, who has long warned that Egypt could potentially pose a threat. Speaking to the Associated Press Sunday, Steinitz expressed hope that Egypt will not shift to some
kind of Islamic tyranny. Experts here, as elsewhere, point out that political Islam comes in varying shades of green: The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt has about a 10 percent lead over the more radical Salasts and appears far less eager to impose a devout lifestyle or seek conict. But most Israelis appear to have little patience for such distinctions. There is a sense that moderate Islamists are pulling off something of a con, lulling opponents into complacency, projecting a seemingly benign piety to exploit a naive publics hunger for clean government after years of corrupt, despot-
ic rule. And there is a long memory of Iran, once friendly to Israel, where secular forces including the military helped depose the Shah in 1979 only to swiftly be steamrolled by fundamentalists. These upheavals are a bad thing for the modern world, for Israel, said Yitzhak Sklar, a 50-year-old Jerusalem resident. There is something in their religion that pushes them to extremism. Their religion calls for murdering anyone who opposes them. Smadar Perry, Arab affairs writer for Israels top selling Yediot Ahronot daily, bemoaned Islams coming out of the closet in Egypt,
symbolized by the disappearance of jeans-clad youngsters in favor of (those with) long beards and eyes ablaze with fanaticism. Islamist rule in Egypt under any stripe would be a terrifying problem, she wrote. Some of the fears for example, that an Islamist-led government in Egypt would mold itself in Irans image may be overblown. Irans clerical rule is unique in the Middle East, and the Muslim Brotherhood stresses the idea of a theocracy has no place in its ideology. Instead, it says its committed to an Egypt that is civil, democratic, modern and constitutional. tion he held from 2000 to 2008.
Pakistani Taliban splintering

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Putins party losing support
MOSCOW Prime Minister Vladimir Putins party struggled to hang onto its majority in Russias parliamentary election, results showed Monday, suggesting Russians were wearying of the man who has dominated Russian politics for more than a decade. Rival parties and election monitors said even a result of around 50 percent was inated, alleging ballotstufng and other signicant violations at the polls. Many expressed fears that the vote count would be manipulated. Putin wanted to see his United Russia party do well in Sundays election as a sign of popular support for his return to the presidency in a vote now three months away. Despite the sobering setback, he was still expected to have little trouble reclaiming the posi-
ISLAMABAD Battered by Pakistani military operations and U.S. drone strikes, the once-formidable Pakistani Taliban has splintered into more than 100 smaller factions, weakened and is running short of cash, according to security officials, analysts and tribesmen from the insurgent heartland.
The group, allied with al-Qaida and based in the northwest close to the Afghan border, has been behind much of the violence tearing apart Pakistan over the last 4 1/2 years. Known as the Tehrik-e-Taliban, or TTP, the Taliban want to oust the U.S.-backed government and install a hard-line Islamist regime. They also have international ambitions and trained the PakistaniAmerican who tried to detonate a
car bomb in New York Citys Times Square in 2010. Today, the command structure of the TTP is splintered, weak and divided and they are running out of money, said Mansur Mahsud, a senior researcher at the FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Area) Research Center. In the bigger picture, this helps the army and the government because the Taliban are now divided.
Iran says it shot down unmanned U.S. spy plane

TEHRAN, Iran Irans armed forces have shot down an unmanned U.S. spy plane that violated Iranian airspace along the countrys eastern border, the official IRNA news agency reported Sunday. An unidentied military ofcial quoted in the report warned of a strong and crushing response to any violations of the countrys airspace by American drone aircraft.
Activists: U.S.-born Syrian blogger arrested

Massive WWII bomb defused in Germany

BERLIN A massive British World War II-era bomb that triggered the evacuation of about half of the 107,000 residents of Germanys western city of Koblenz was successfully defused Sunday, authorities said.
BEIRUT Activists say a U.S.born Syrian blogger has been arrested at the Syrian-Jordanian border while on her way to attend a workshop for advocates of press free-
doms in the Arab world. A statement issued by the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression said Razan Ghazzawi was arrested by police and immigration ofcials at the border. She was on her way to Amman to attend the
conference as a representative of the center. Ghazzawi is a human rights advocate and had been documenting violations and arrests in Syria since the start of the uprising against President Bashar Assad in March.
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Monday Dec. 5, 2011
Cyber Monday couldve been a tax windfall

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Other voices
many of those who fought (and continue to ght) the Amazon tax also claim to be supporters of small business. Amazon is still trying to block the new tax law, and why not? Shoppers typically touch and test products in physical stores and then proceeded to buy them online, where they are usually a little less expensive. So Amazon and its ilk pay nothing for their local showrooms. The inherent unfairness of requiring one group of retailers to charge sales tax, while the other goes scot-free and benets from the others physical product displays will only get worse without the new tax law if online sales continues to take hold among consumers. By all indications, it will. In 2006, Cyber Monday was only the 12thbiggest online spending day of the year, but it has grown each year since, nally reaching No. 1 last year. U.S. retail e-
n case there was any lingering doubt that the state Legislature made the right move by voting to hold Amazon.com and other online retailers to the same sales-tax obligations as other businesses, consider the latest news from the holiday shopping front. Cyber Monday, the big postThanksgiving online shopping day, was expected to hit a record-setting $1.2 billion in sales, substantially exceeding last years $1 billion. All indications are that Cyber Monday and online retail sales in general will only increase. Some in cash-strapped California were actually advocating for an indenite continuation of online retailers sales-tax exemption a recipe for deeper budget decits as online sales become more commonplace over time undoubtedly at the expense of brickand-mortar retailers who must charge sales tax and have overhead costs that online retailers dont. Inexplicably,
commerce spending jumped 26 percent on Black Friday compared with the same day last year, according to a Nov. 27 report from ComScore. Some 50 million Americans visited retail websites on Black Friday, a 35 percent increase from 2010. Can our schools and public safety institutions afford to miss out on this rapidly growing revenue stream? Hardly. Other states are coming to that realization as well. Some recent headlines tell the tale: Conn. sees Internet tax delayed after legal ght (Boston Herald); Florida lawmakers seek to close online tax loophole (Florida Today); and Hoosier retail group launching online sales tax ad blitz (Evansville (Ind.) Courier & Press). If California werent leading the way on this, it would be following close on the heels of others; online sales tax is inevitable. Its just too bad California missed out on it during the 2011 holiday shopping season. Our schools could use that revenue now.
Merge or purge
host of municipalities throughout the country are finally realizing that consolidating services and or administration is the most cost effective way to conduct business during times of fiscal austerity. We spent Thanksgiving holiday in New Jersey where the number of small towns and boroughs is out of sync with modern times. However, the tide may be slowly turning. Princeton borough and township, with a combined population of 30,000, is leading the way. Its the first consolidation in the state since the 1970s. Four times in the past, the voters have rejected consolidation even though many services have, of necessity, been shared. In November, the voters in both the borough and township overwhelmingly came out for consolidation which will save $3 million a year. Now instead of 566 New Jersey municipalities, there will be 565 starting in January 2013. Mergers of corporations usually result in higher prices for consumers. But mergers of cities or city services almost always results in more efficient government for the taxpayers. San Mateo County is one of the leaders in our state for sharing services. Congratulations to the cities of San Mateo and Foster City for finally easing the path to a shared and eventually one fire department. The county Sheriffs Office is now handling police services for several smaller cities. Fire and police mergers are no longer an oddity but mainstream. But there have been bumps along the way. The proposed sharing of police services under one chief between Burlingame and San Mateo is very much on the back burner with most of the opposition coming from the Burlingame Police Department and several vocal residents. The proposed merger of recreation services between Burlingame and Millbrae was firmly rejected by one of the partners. Still, residents and businesses are learning that if communities dont consolidate their services and administration, theres a good chance services will be inconveniently reduced or eliminated. In other words, merge or purge. *** Besides the delicious home-cooked fresh turkey direct from a local farm (nothing like it at the supermarket), the highlight of our visit was a trip to the Big Apple on Black Friday. Just as many tourists as shoppers crowd the streets to view the holiday window decorations or just to people watch. We stayed away from the big department stores and mostly walked and looked. After a Broadway matinee, we took the subway to Occupy Wall Street. It was not what I expected. We arrived a little after 7 p.m. Thats when a nightly assembly is held. Since no megaphones are allowed, the speakers words are passed through the crowd person to person. However, there were not the thousands I had expected. It was closer to a hundred or so. The big change has been the removal of tents from Zuccotti Park. As we approached, several people were holding hand made signs with the usual slogans. One however, was a bleeper (F**K this S**T) but when my husband walked closer, the holder laughed and turned over his paper to show a more appropriate message. I bought a copy of the The Occupied Wall Street Journal North American edition. You really dont buy things here. People just expect a donation. Donations are collected in small cloth sacks. We asked the distributor of the newspaper why there were so few people. He explained that, since the ban on sleeping in the park, out of towners stay in nearby churches and locals just go home. There were no homeless people to be seen. I guess thats because there was no food being offered. In fact, Zuccotti Park at 7:15 p.m. seemed like a very safe place to be. Lots of light and several police officers on the outside (We made sure to thank them on our way out and the officers acknowledged our thanks with a smile. What a tough assignment to be a New York City cop. But they are all over Times Square, the theater district and it seems wherever tourists congregate. Probably the safest city in the world). I also wanted to bring home one of the Occupy Wall Street buttons but the vendors were all gone. So I bought one from the man who sold us The Journal. He was very nice, about 40-50 years old and not what I expected. In fact, the occupiers didnt look very different from what you see in 99 percent of other crowds.
Sue Lempert is the former mayor of San Mateo. Her column runs every Monday. She can be reached at sue@smdailyjournal.com.
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Editor, We appreciate that your paper covers local sports teams like Hillsdale, Aragon and San Mateo, as well as gymnastics clubs like Peninsula. Its fun to nd out more about our local athletes, coaches and heroes through sports stories by reporters such as the Daily Journals Julio Lara. In September, Mr. Lara wrote a piece about Peninsula Gymnastics Coach Lucy Liu that touched a number of readers. Lara managed to nail the story. He is a talented reporter, and gets to the heart of what matters. Mr. Lara made this clear when he wrote about Liu as a little girl, boarding a train in China at the age of 6 to leave for the local national team. Then he went on to write about how that little girl carried the Olympic torch in Beijing, and carried out her dream of becoming an American coach. Most people wouldnt know that inside story unless Julio took the time to cover it and esh out the details in such a personal way. He not only gives us the inside scoop, he makes us care about the team or the coach whom we are reading about. Good job Daily Journal. Thank you for the wonderful writing, Mr. Lara. thanks, may I give Nathan and your talented (and omnipresent) reporter Julio Lara a sincere note of appreciation and a big thank you for consistently producing the best prep coverage to be found anywhere. Your efforts go well beyond reporting the nal score: you have shown how high school sports have immeasurable value in the school curriculum and make a truly positive impact throughout the entire community. Keep up the good work. be prosperous again, the 1 percent and 99 percent alike. Richard Innerst San Mateo
Entitlement
Editor, Your article, Couple faces big rent hike, again,in the Nov. 30 edition of the Daily Journal on the rent hike the Bergs are facing certainly plays on our sympathies especially during the holiday season. However, when you get past the emotional element, this is just another case of a belief in entitlement. Mrs. Berg states that she has a right to dignity, compassion and respect. The question is whether she has a right to below-market rent because of her life situation and the number of years she has lived in the apartment. Is it reasonable for someone on a limited xed income budget to expect that others should subsidize them so that they can live in one of the most expensive areas in the country? There are many areas within a 100 mile radius that would be more affordable for the couple. It is certainly good PR for the Essex company to try to work something out with the couple, but somehow people like the Bergs must come to the realization that their sense of entitlement is ill-founded. On a larger scale, the economic resurgence of our country will depend on our ability to resolve the entitlement question.
Michael Traynor Burlingame
Tax the rich?

Editor, I have to wonder if even the Republicans believe their well-worn line that we must not raise taxes on the rich because theyre job-creators. Businesses dont create jobs as a public service or because theyve saved on taxes. On the contrary, businesses tend to hoard assets in bad times. Businesses create jobs when there is demand for their products and services. And to create that demand we need to put people back to work and raise workers wages. In short, we need make them consumers again. Unfortunately, our governments and banks seem to be hell-bent on destroying workers buying power through foreclosures, layoffs and reductions in benets and wages. Businesses big or small arent going to change that. But if we tax the rich, stop policing the world and invest in America and Americans, we can jumpstart our consumer-driven economy and
Andrea Schick and family San Mateo
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U.S.debt is least favorite investment for managers

By Matthew Craft
NEW YORK Ask the people who invest billions for a living to name their favorite picks for 2012 and youll get a smorgasbord worthy of a holiday party: Brazilian stocks, U.S. junk bonds, and government debt from Colombia. Ask them what they dislike and theyll name one of the top-performing investments this year: U.S. government bonds. Investors can rattle off a long list of reasons to avoid Treasurys. They pay next to nothing and are bound to plunge in value whenever interest rates begin climbing from their historically low levels. It seems nobody likes Treasurys, yet everybody keeps buying them anyway. Our least favorite asset is Treasurys, said Christine Hurtsellers, chief investment ofcer for xed-income at ING Investment Management during a recent press brieng. We still have a lot, but its hard to make the argument for them.
Tricky problem
Its a tricky problem for bond-fund managers at a time when everyday Americans are trusting them with more of their savings. Among investors, theres a solid belief that Treasury prices must fall and push interest rates up at some point. But those who have bet on a Treasury market collapse this year got burned. Bill Gross, the bond-world version of investment sage Warren Buffett, dropped nearly all Treasury holdings from the fund he manages at Pimco in early 2011. He argued that if Republicans held up lifting the governments borrowing limit, the country would risk default.
Borrowing rates would spike as the worlds investors dropped U.S. government debt, just as they have in Europe. Most of what Gross predicted came true. The debt-limit ght raised worries about default and led to Standard & Poors taking away the countrys AAA credit rating in early August. But instead of spiking, U.S. borrowing rates plunged as traders sold everything else to buy U.S. government debt. The race into Treasurys helped drive the entire bond market up 3.8 percent from July to September. Gross got the big picture right but his big bet against Treasurys didnt pan out. Pimcos Total Return Fund lost 1.2 percent, its worst quarterly performance in three years. Its been a recurring story since the nancial crisis hit in 2008. For three years running, pundits have predicted that investors will eventually refuse to nance the U.S. governments $15 trillion in debt and the Treasury market will collapse. But worries over the U.S. economy and the perilous state of Europes nancial system keep drawing banks and money managers from around the world back to the U.S. dollar and Treasurys. That demand continues to push U.S. government bond prices up, the main reason why the Treasury market has returned 8.5 percent this year, despite microscopic yields, according to Bank of America-Merrill Lynch data. The benchmark for stock market funds, the S&P 500 index, has returned less than 1 percent, including dividend payments, and thats with a 7.4 percent surge over the past week. Its been a pretty strong year for bonds, said Michael Gitlin, director of
xed income at T. Rowe Price, and its largely a result of Treasurys. Judging by the gauges money managers usually check before making a move, buying Treasurys still looks like a bad idea. Consider this sample: The benchmark 10-year Treasury pays just 2 percent a year. Take ination into account and the payout on Treasurys equals negative 1.5 percent, what nance types call the real rate. Treasury yields pay less than topgrade corporate bonds at 3.7 percent and even less than the stock markets 2 percent dividend yield. My colleagues say theres little value in 10-year (Treasurys) and Id agree, Gitlin said. People have been saying theres a fixed-income bubble. No, theres a Treasury bubble.
Europe
If theres so little to like about U.S. government bonds, why are the worlds investors still buying Treasurys instead of dumping them? In a word, its Europe. As the crisis seemed to spread from country to country this year, the worlds traders plowed more money into Treasurys. The higher the demand for U.S. debt, the lower the interest rate, or yield. So when it looked like Greece might default on its debts earlier this year, the yield on the 10-year Treasury note sank below 3 percent. And when attention turned to Italy and its government debts the yield sank even further, dipping below 2 percent in September. The shift of money out of Europe and into the U.S. has pushed Europes borrowing rates to dangerous levels while causing U.S. interest rates to sink.
Postal cuts to slow delivery of first-class mail

By Hope Yen
WASHINGTON Facing bankruptcy, the U.S. Postal Service is pushing ahead with unprecedented cuts to rst-class mail next spring that will slow delivery and, for the rst time in 40 years, eliminate the chance for stamped letters to arrive the next day. The estimated $3 billion in reductions, to be announced in broader detail on Monday, are part of a wideranging effort by the cash-strapped Postal Service to quickly trim costs, seeing no immediate help from Congress. The changes would provide shortterm relief, but ultimately could prove counterproductive, pushing
more of Americas business onto the Internet. They could slow everything from check payments to Netixs DVDs-by-mail, add costs to mail-order prescription drugs, and threaten the existence of newspapers and time-sensitive magazines delivered by postal carrier to far-ung suburban and rural communities. That birthday card mailed rstclass to Mom also could arrive a day or two late, if people dont plan ahead. Its a potentially major change,
but I dont think consumers are focused on it and it wont register until the service goes away, said Jim Corridore, analyst with S&P Capital IQ, who tracks the shipping industry. Over time, to the extent the customer service experience gets worse, it will only increase the shift away from mail to alternatives. Theres almost nothing you cant do online that you can do by mail. The cuts, now being nalized, would close roughly 250 of the nearly 500 mail processing centers across the country as early as next March. Because the consolidations typically would lengthen the distance mail travels from post ofce to processing center, the agency also would lower delivery standards for rst-class mail that have been in
place since 1971. Currently, rst-class mail is supposed to be delivered to homes and businesses within the continental U.S. in one day to three days. That will lengthen to two days to three days, meaning mailers no longer could expect next-day delivery in surrounding communities. Periodicals could take between two days and nine days. About 42 percent of rst-class mail is now delivered the following day. An additional 27 percent arrives in two days, about 31 percent in three days and less than 1 percent in four days to ve days. Following the change next spring, about 51 percent of all rst-class mail is expected to arrive in two days, with most of the remainder delivered in three days.
The consolidation of mail processing centers is in addition to the planned closing of about 3,700 local post ofces. In all, roughly 100,000 postal employees could be cut as a result of the various closures, resulting in savings of up to $6.5 billion a year. Expressing urgency to reduce costs, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said in an interview that the agency has to act while waiting for Congress to grant it authority to reduce delivery to ve days a week, raise stamp prices and reduce health care and other labor costs. The Postal Service, an independent agency of government, does not receive tax money, but is subject to congressional control on large aspects of its operations.
Italy approves austerity measures

By Colleen Barry
MILAN Premier Mario Monti said Sunday his government of technocrats has approved a package of austerity and growth measures worth (euro) 30 billion ($40.53 billion) to reawaken the Italian economy and help save the euro common currency from collapse. The measures include immediate cuts to the costs of maintaining Italys bulky political class as well as signicant measures to ght tax evasion, Monti told a news conference following a three-hour Cabinet
meeting. As part of the political cost cuts, Monti said he would forego his salaries as premier and nance minister a move he said was a personal decision and not meant as an example for other ministers in the government, which was formed 2 1/2 weeks ago after Premier Silvio Berlusconis resignation under market and political pressure. The package also includes measures to spur growth and competition, while aiming to stamp out rampant nepotism. But it also raises the retirment age and the number of years of service to qualify for a full
pension, steps strongly opposed by unions, and imposes new taxes on Italians private wealth, including their homes, boats and luxury cars, measures that conservatives have protested. We gave a lot of weight to fairness, we had to distribute some of the sacrices but we took a lot of care to distribute them in a fair way, Monti said. Monti will outline the measures on Monday in addresses to both houses of Parliament, which must approve them. Monti said he will appeal to lawmakers sense of responsibility.
Pivotal week for Europes leaders and fate of euro

BRUSSELS Europes government-debt crisis, which has dragged on for more than two years, is entering a pivotal week, as leaders across the continent converge to prevent a collapse of the euro and a global nancial panic that could result. Expectations are rising that Fridays summit of leaders of the 27 countries in the European Union will yield a breakthrough. An agree-
ment on tighter integration of the 17 EU countries that use the euro especially on budget matters would be seen as a crucial rst step. That could trigger further emergency aid from the European Central Bank, the International Monetary Fund or some combination, analysts say. The coming days will decide if the euro will survive or not, Emma Marcegaglia, the head of Italys industrial lobby, Conndustria, said Sunday.
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49ers beat Rams 26-0 for 1st playoffs since 02

By Janie McCauley
SAN FRANCISCO Jim Harbaugh delivered exactly what the San Francisco 49ers hired him for back in January: a playoff berth and NFC West title in his rst season running the show. So much for the lockout slowing him down. Left tackle Joe Staley delivered the celebratory Gatordade dousing on Harbaughs head in the closing
moments of Sundays 26-0 win over the St. Louis Rams that wrapped up that long-awaited division title for a once-proud franchise deterJIm Harbaugh mined to return to the glory days of Jerry Rice and Joe Montana, Steve Young and Roger Craig.
Frank Gore helped run San Francisco (10-2) right into the postseason, becoming the 49ers career rushing leader by passing late Hall of Famer Joe Perry and nishing with 73 yards. Alex Smith threw second-half touchdowns of 52 and 56 yards to Michael Crabtree and Kyle Williams and David Akers kicked four eld goals to help Harbaugh join George Seifert (1989) and Steve Mariucci (1997) as the only
rookie coaches in franchise history to win the division. The only downer came when star linebacker Patrick Willis left the game in the rst half with a right hamstring injury. Rams quarterback A.J. Feeley struggled in place of injured starter Sam Bradford for the reeling Rams (2-10), who watched several more key players go down. San Francisco became the NFLs second team to secure a playoff
berth behind defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay. The 49ers bounced back from a discouraging 16-6 loss at Baltimore on Thanksgiving night against the Ravens and Harbaughs big brother, John, with another methodical victory. Smith was sacked nine times in that game and four more Sunday. Despite further problems converting in the red zone early, San
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Serra captures title

By Julio Lara
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Raiders fried by Dolphins

By Sateven Wine
The drought is over. And maybe it was the Gatorade bath with less than a minute left that did it. Or the perspiration from a 48minute dogght. Most likely though, it was the tears of joy that welled up in the eyes of several Serra football players as the reality of what they had just done sunk in: For the rst time in 20 years, and only the second time in school history, the Padres are Central Coast Section champions. I cant describe it, said Serra quarterback Joey Erdie amidst a chuckle. It feels like all our hard work just paid it. It feels really good. It feels great, man, said Padres linebacker Brandon Bochi, All the hard work weve been putting in since January, all the workouts weve done, we knew it would all pay off in the end. It feels good now that were champions. The Padres had to work all right. While there were those who expected Serra to waltz by Menlo-Atherton in the Division I nal, the Bears showed they didnt show up to Terra Nova High school on Saturday afternoon to just hand over a section title. M-A battled, fought and showed tremendous moxie. But at the end, the Padres proved their superiority, capitalizing on key Bear mistakes to win 42-21. They had a great game plan, Bochi said. Of course, this is a championship game, they came out
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Serra quarterback Joey Erdie avoids the Menlo-Atherton defense,helping lead the Padres to their rst CCS title in 21 years.The beat the Bears 42-21 in the Division I championship game Saturday.
MIAMI Even with his team losing badly, Oakland Raiders linebacker Aaron Curry had to smile. He broke up a fourth-quarter pass with a jarring hit on Reggie Bush, who responded by rolling over onto his stomach and doing ve pushups. Curry laughed and shook his head at the resilience of Bush and the Miami Dolphins. They just at-out beat us, Curry said. Once-woeful Miami won for the fourth time in the past ve games Sunday by beating Oakland 34-14. The Raiders were outgained on the ground 209 to 46, had the ball for less than 22 minutes and gave up two TDs in a 20-second span. We just got outplayed in every phase of the game, said Carson Palmer, who threw for the Raiders scores after they fell behind 34-0. We got physically beat. Its very discouraging, very disappointing. Bush ran for 100 yards and a touchdown, Matt Moore had a hand in two TDs and Kevin Burnett returned an interception 34 yards for Miamis nal points. The Raiders (7-5) fell into a tie with Denver atop the AFC West. The drubbing ended their three-game winning streak. We couldnt run. We couldnt stop the run. We didnt pass very well, coach Hue Jackson said. Just a bad day at the ofce. The loss took a little luster off
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The Dolphins (4-8) are surging after they lost their rst seven games. In the past ve weeks, theyve outscored opponents 139-54, with the lone loss a one-point defeat at Dallas on Thanksgiving. Weve been on a wild ride here, Moore said. Miami a team that totaled four touchdowns during one five-game stretch secured the victory with a 21-point third quarter. Miami scored twice before Oakland had a rst down. The Raiders best starting position all day was their 28-yard line, and they went 2 for 11 on third down. Clyde Gates returned the second-half kickoff 77 yards, and two plays later Bush scored on a 1-yard run for a 20-0 lead. Moore capped a 91-yard drive by scoring on a 6-yard keeper. Miami struck again when Burnett intercepted a tipped pass, weaved upeld and dived across the goal line. It was the third interception returned for a score against Oakland this year. Palmer went only 20 for 41 despite throwing scoring passes of 40 yards to T.J. Houshmandzadeh and 3 yards to Darrius Heyward-Bey. They meant nothing, Palmer said. Akers booted a 28-yarder 1:41 before halftime for his 31st eld goal of the year, topping Jeff Wilkins single-season franchise mark of 30 he set in 1996. That gave the 49ers nine eld goals with only three TDs in the last 14 trips to the red zone before Crabtrees TD catch. Davis dropped a would-be 40yard touchdown catch in the end zone late in the second quarter on a perfectly thrown pass from Smith. Davis later had a catch and fumble for San Francisco, which hasnt scored a rst-half touchdown since Week 9 at Washington. Rams DE Chris Longs secondquarter sack on Smith gave him one in six straight games.
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Oaklands next game against unbeaten Green Bay. The Raiders fell to 6-25 in regular-season games in the Eastern Time Zone since December 2002, and by the third quarter their frustration was evident. Defensive tackle Richard Seymour was ejected for throwing a punch as the Dolphins drove for the score that put them up 27-0. I apologize to the team, to our players and to Raider nation, Seymour said. I wasnt there to nish the game with my teammates. Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain played three days after he was arrested on misdemeanor assault, firearms and other charges in his Alabama hometown. He made eight tackles, but that wasnt nearly enough to slow Miami. We didnt play well. Thats on me, Jackson said. Its not about coming to the East, and its not about anything that happened this week. Its my fault. I didnt get them ready.
SEVILLE, Spain Rafael Nadal is a winner once again. The second-ranked Nadal overcame a terrible start to beat Argentinas Juan Martin del Potro 1-6, 6-4, 6-1, 7-6 (0) on Sunday to clinch Spains third David Cup title in four years. Nadals rst title since winning his sixth French Open in June followed a run of belowpar performances in which he acknowledged feeling less passionate about the sport as another long season took its toll. This victory gave Spain a 3-1 series lead, good enough for the countrys fth Davis Cup title overall. Nadal showed ashes of that poor end-ofseason run, but eventually settled into his
usual dominant groove on clay. Del Potro also committed 64 unforced errors as Nadal earned his 20th straight victory since debuting in the competition in 2004 with a loss. Ive never had the chance to secure the winRafael Nadal ning point of a Davis Cup. In the end it came down to me, said Nadal, who ensured Argentina remained the only nation to play in four nals without a victory. Teammates Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco and captain Albert Costa were among those who enveloped Nadal after he dropped to the ground in celebration, while del Potro exited the arena in tears.
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Francisco shut out an opponent for the rst time since a 35-0 home win at Candlestick Park on Oct. 4, 2009. That was also the Rams last shutout. The Niners also avenged a lateseason loss from 2010 that was still plenty fresh. They had won ve straight before losing at St. Louis in the second-to-last week. It was after that game when coach Mike Singletary was red. That led to the high-prole hiring of Harbaugh in January. And the 49ers transformation began in earnest.
San Franciscos impressive season might help shed that NFC Worst stigma from the West. Smith, who didnt start that last game against the Rams, completed 17 of 23 passes for 274 yards with four sacks and no interceptions to nish with a career-high 142.3 quarterback rating. He gave way to rookie backup Colin Kaepernick midway through the fourth. Gore ran for 2 yards early in the second quarter to give him 7,345 career yards rushing, moving him past Perry (7,344) for most in franchise history. The 28-year-old Gore, a two-time Pro Bowl selection in his seventh NFL season, has said it was a goal for this season to become the career
rushing leader though getting to the playoffs for the rst time has always been the top priority. Same for Smith, Vernon Davis, Willis and all the others who havent played on the NFLs big stage before. Gore and his teammates are wearing No. 34 helmet decals this season in honor of Perry, the rst player with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons and nicknamed The Jet for his sensational speed. He died in April at age 84. Willis watched the second half on the sideline in a sweatsuit. The four-time Pro Bowler landed awkwardly after missing a tackle on fullback Brit Miller, who made an 18-yard completion from A.J.
Feeley with 4:28 left in the rst quarter. Willis body twisted as he fell to the ground at Candlestick Park and he stayed down for a short time as trainers ran out to check on him, then helped him limp off the eld. Akers kicked a 36-yard eld goal on San Franciscos second possession of the game to go up 3-0 with 4:54 left in the rst quarter. Ray McDonald knocked the ball away from Feeley midway through the second quarter to force a fumble and Aldon Smith recovered deep in St. Louis territory. That gave the 49ers rst-and-goal on the 6 but they again failed to get in the end zone, settling for Akers 19-yard eld goal.
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Tebow does it again; Patriots hold off Colts

MINNEAPOLIS Tim Tebow led yet another late rally, passing for a season-best 202 yards and two third-quarter touchdowns to help the Denver Broncos win their fth straight game with a 35-32 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Matt Prater kicked two eld goals in the nal 93 seconds for the Broncos (7-5), who moved into a rst-place tie in the AFC West with a loss by the Oakland Raiders. Christian Ponder set Minnesotas single-game rookie record with 381 yards passing, including a pair of touchdowns to Percy Harvin, but his sideline throw with 1:33 remaining was intercepted by Andre Goodman to set up the winner. Harvin had a career-high 156 yards for the Vikings (2-10), who lost their fourth in a row. Demaryius Thomas caught four passes for 144 yards and both touchdowns for the Broncos, who raised their record to 6-1 since Tebow took over for Kyle Orton as the starter. Tebow completed 10 of 15 passes. Four of those victories have come by either four or three points.
back Rashard Mendenhall and a 60-yard punt return for a score by Antonio Brown. Mendenhall and wide receiver Mike Wallace scored two touchdowns for the Steelers, who won for the seventh time in their last eight games. Cincinnati rookie quarterback Andy Dalton threw for 124 yards and a touchdown to A.J. Green but the Bengals couldnt overcome two turnovers and a handful of special team gaffes to all but end their hopes of winning the AFC North.
TEXANS 17, FALCONS 10

HOUSTON Rookie T.J. Yates threw a touchdown pass in his rst NFL start, Arian Foster rushed for 111 yards and Houston overcame another hamstring injury to Andre Johnson. The Texans (9-3) have won a franchiserecord six straight games, a remarkable feat considering theyre down to their third-string quarterback and have played the bulk of their streak without their star receiver. Johnson left in the third quarter after hurting his left hamstring. He injured his right hamstring in Week 4 and sat out six games. The Falcons (7-5) sputtered offensively much of the day and lost for the second time in seven games. Houstons top-ranked defense knocked down two Matt Ryan passes in the end zone in the closing seconds.
then scored on a lateral and New England then withstood a fourth-quarter rally to keep Indianapolis winless. Trailing 31-3, the Colts rallied with a touchdown run by Donald Brown and two scoring passes from Dan Orlovsky to Pierre Garcon, the last a 40-yarder with 36 seconds to go. But Deion Branch recovered the onside kick and Tom Brady took a knee on the nal play. The Patriots (9-3) posted their fourth straight win and improved to 38-5 in December starting in 2001. The Colts (0-12) must beat Baltimore, Tennessee, Houston or Jacksonville to avoid a winless season.
TITANS 23, BILLS 17

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Chris Johnson rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns as Tennessee remained in the playoff chase. Johnson scored on runs of 48 and 4 yards to match his season touchdown total. It was his third 100-yard rushing game in four outings. Rob Bironas did the rest, hitting three eld goals, including a 44-yarder midway through the fourth quarter to put the Titans (7-5) ahead 23-10. C.J. Spiller had a career-best 83 yards rushing and a touchdown for the Bills (5-7), who continue to spiral out of playoff contention after losing their fth straight. Stevie Johnson made the game close with a 2-yard touchdown catch with 2:58 left.
touchdown even though he was briey lifted for Kyle Orton. Orton came on to start the second quarter and immediately left the game with an injured nger on his right hand. Palko connected with Dexter McCluster on a wild 38-yard pass to end the rst half on a ball that got deected by Brian Urlacher and Chris Conte, giving the Chiefs a 7-3 lead and their rst touchdown in three games. Kansas City (5-7) got a 21-yard eld goal from Ryan Succop in the third quarter, and Jon McGraw intercepted struggling backup Caleb Hanie in the end zone in the fourth. The Chiefs also recorded seven sacks three by Justin Houston. Chicago (7-5) played most of the game without running back Matt Forter, who injured his right knee.
JETS 34, REDSKINS 19

LANDOVER, Md. Mark Sanchez hit Santonio Holmes for a 30-yard touchdown pass with 4:49 to play, and Shonn Greene added a pair of insurance scores. It was Sanchezs 10th career fourth-quarter comeback or overtime victory, including playoffs, and his second in as many weeks. The win improves the Jets to 7-5 and keeps them in the hunt for an AFC playoff berth. New York played another mistake-lled game and had only 168 total yards after three quarters. They trailed 16-13 after Washingtons Graham Gano made his third eld goal with 7:52 remaining. The Redskins fell to 4-8. They have lost seven of eight.
STEELERS 35, BENGALS 7

PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger passed for two touchdowns and set a team record for career completions against errorprone Cincinnati. Pittsburgh (9-3) swept the season series from Cincinnati (7-5) for the second straight year behind a 28-point explosion in the second quarter fueled by Roethlisberger, running
PATRIOTS 31, COLTS 24

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Rob Gronkowski caught two touchdown passes
CHIEFS 10, BEARS 3

CHICAGO Tyler Palko shook off two miserable starts and threw for 157 yards and a
LSU vs.Alabama in BCS title game

Play it again, LSU and Alabama. The Crimson Tide edged out Oklahoma State in the nal round of voting and will play the top-ranked Tigers in the BCS national championship game on Jan. 9 in New Orleans. Its not exactly a rematch the public was clamoring for at least outside of Southeastern Conference territory. And it certainly will do nothing to quiet the critics of the Bowl Championship Series or the calls for a college football playoff. But like it or not, the BCS has ensured that the SEC home to both schools will run its streak of national championships to six in a row. The Cowboys made a late surge by beating Oklahoma 44-10 on Saturday night, and
closed the gap between themselves and Alabama in the polls. But it was not enough to avoid the rst title game rematch in the 14year history of the BCS. The Tigers (13-0) beat the Tide 9-6 in overtime on Nov. 5 in Tuscaloosa. Alabama (11-1) nished second in both the Harris and coaches polls by a wide enough margin to make up for the fact that Oklahoma State was ahead in the computer ratings. The Cowboys (11-1), champions of the Big 12, will play in the Fiesta Bowl. As the power-brokers in college football begin to plot how top-tier bowls will be set up in the future, the 2011 season is once more exposing the aws in the current system. A rematch between LSU and Alabama in the title game seemed almost a foregone conclusion heading into conference championship weekend.
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and-ten from their 35-yard line. It took Serra nine plays to nd the end zone after Dealbas beautiful interception, with Wilson punching his way in from ve yards away. But M-A showed exactly what they were made of to close out the half. Fonua drove the Bears down the eld 79 yards to pull within seven, calling his own number on third-and-goal from the 1-yard line for the score. MA then made a defensive play of their own, when Max Culhane jumped a curl route and intercepted Erdie to give the Bears the ball on Serras 12 with a minute and change left in the half. It took M-A one play to capitalize with Fonua hooking up with Evan Perkins on a 12-yard jump ball to tie the game at 21 going into recess. The Serra stands were unusually quiet, while the M-A faithful began to believe that the upset was a possibility. They were shutting down the Raider, the pitch to the outside, Erdie said of Serras offensive struggles near the halfs end, they did a pretty good job of that. They were switching up personnel. Coach just told us we came out a little timid, Bochi said of the message at the half. Its a championship game. We need to loosen up. We made some halftime adjustments on defense and offense, and it worked out for us. The adjustments worked, but the second half was more a matter of MA failing to be as sharp as they were to the end of the rst half. Case in point on the halfs initial drive, the Bears moved the ball down to the Serra 18yard line. But a false start, an illegal block and a botched shotgun snap moved the Bears out of eld goal
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the game on one of the most spectacular Pick-6s youll ever see. On this occasion, Wilson once again used his speed to reserve his eld, juke a couple Bears along the way and sprint down the sideline and into the end zone for the nail in the cofn. Wilson had one more spotlight moment when he carried the ball three more times in the games waning seconds to give him the Serra record for most rushing yards in the season with 2,106. The game ended appropriately with Erdie kneeling and handing the ball over to Chris Romeo, a varsity captain who hadnt played a down all season because of a knee injury. It was a touching end to a spectacular season for the Padres, who nished with a school record 11 wins. You could tell we were all out there playing for each other. It was nothing about ourselves anymore, said an emotionally wasted Chris Nascimiento, M-A safety, after the game. Everyone was looking to each other for support. We were there. We just shot ourselves in the foot a little too much. We made up for it, but we did it a little too much. Great players for Serra, great game, you couldnt ask for anything more. Its pretty light, said Serra offensive lineman Darren Sabean as he held the CCS trophy in his arms. But its crazy how much work goes into getting one of these. Its unbelievable. Im speechless right now. Were a tight knit group. Weve been like that since freshman year. And all the credit should go to those guys, theyre right running backs. But we work just as hard. We work every day. Its just a real team effort on offense. Im going to miss everyone after this year. I love them all.
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red up. They were considered the underdog and they showed us that they could compete with us. They had a great game plan for us and really prepared. Things couldnt have started off any better for the Bears actually. After forcing a three-and-out on Serras rst series, it took M-A eight plays to nd the end zone. Cameron Moody continued his ne playoff form, carrying the ball 11 yards for the games initial score. Things got better for the Bears. On Serras ensuing drive, M-A shut down the Padres on third-and-one. But Serra started a trend that saw them gamble on fourth down four times during the game. On this occasion, Erdie carried the ball three yards for the rst down. It started a sequence of three straight rushes by the Serra quarterback, the last of which went for 45 yards and a touchdown to tie the game. The Padres appeared to seize the momentum right after when they recovered an onside kick and two plays later, Erich Wilson scampered in from 41 yards away for his rst of three offensive touchdowns. Wilson showed incredible vision and speed on the play, taking the ball to the right, stopping when all his lanes shut down, reversing his eld and sprinting across and down the eld for the score. Shell-shocked a bit, M-A dug themselves a bigger hole when on their next drive, Willy Fonua threw downeld only to have his pass picked-off on a superb, one-handed play by Marty Dealba to set the Padres up with rst-
Menlo-Athertons Taylor Mashack,right,avoids Joey Hoyt during the CCS Division I championship game Saturday.
range and forced them to punt the ball instead of getting at least three points points that would have been huge for M-A. Serra took advantage of that, taking that punt and using 13 plays on a drive that ate up a huge chunk of the third quarter but not before Wilson scored from four yards out for the 28-21 lead. The Bears had mistakes on the snap exchange a couple of times in the second half and every time they did, they would thwart their momentum. That said, the game stayed close and with 6:13 left in the game, the Padres needed a drive to kill some clock and lock up the CCS title. Once again the Bears shut down Serra on the rst three downs, forcing Walsh to make a decision on fourth down. But once again, his team backed his gamble up with a rst down. Two plays after that fourth down conversion, the Padres found the dagger when Eric Redwood galloped his way through the M-A line and down the middle of the eld for a 56yard touchdown fun run to put Serra up two scores. The party seemed to begin then for the Padres. But Serra really celebrated seconds later when Fonua, under duress, red downeld and Wilson picked the ball. No. 21 then returned the interception 36 yards for his fourth touchdown of
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Stanford finally wins College Cup

KENNESAW, Ga. This time, Teresa Noyola and Stanford got to celebrate at the College Cup. Noyola scored from point-blank range Sunday and the top-ranked Cardinal beat No. 3 Duke 1-0 for their first NCAA womens soccer title. Stanford seniors Noyola, Camille Levin, Kristy Zurmuhlen and Lindsay Taylor finished their college careers with a 95-4-4 record. Their last three losses came in a 2008 national semifinal to Notre Dame, to North Carolina in the 09 championship match and to Notre Dame in last years final. We showed great character after
the heartbreaks of last year, Noyola said. Its already incredible that were here after those heartbreaks. N o y o l a scored in the Teresa Noyola 53rd minute after Levin won a ball at the goal line about eight yards right of the goal. She crossed to the far post, where Noyola headed it into the net. Its absolutely fitting, said Noyola, who was the College Cup MVP after collecting a goal and an assist in the final two games. Ive
played with Cami since we were 14 or 15, and I knew from the first time that I played with her I wanted to play with this girl for as long as I can. Duke (22-4-1) created enough scoring opportunities down the stretch to make Stanford sweat on a cool, mostly cloudy afternoon at the KSU Soccer Stadium near Atlanta. Duke fans in the crowd of 9,241 howled when Stanfords Kendall Romine tackled forward Mollie Pathman just inside the penalty box in the 70th minute, but no whistle came. Laura Weinburg sailed a shot wide two minutes later for Duke. Forward Kelly Cobb then had a
play on a loose ball that was so close to the top of the box that Stanford goalkeeper Emily Oliver was afraid to use her hands. I jumped up, and in the air I knew I was near the (penalty box line) so I blocked it with my body, Oliver said. I just tried to get it out of her path. The Blue Devils last solid chance came when Kaitlyn Kerr sizzled a line drive from about 28 yards in the 78th minute that Oliver tipped over the cross bar. That was a big-time save, Duke coach Robbie Church said. I thought that was in. Stanford (25-0-1) carried the action in the first half with seven shots, three on goal, while Oliver
did not have to make a save on the Blue Devils five wild shots. The Blue Devils outshot Stanford 9-5 in the second half. Stanford coach Paul Ratcliffe, who traveled all over to recruit his seniors as Noyola and Taylor grew up in the shadows of Stanfords campus while Levin is from Los Angeles and Zurmuhlen is from Walpole, N.H., seemed proud and relieved. The last 20 minutes were the longest Ive encountered in many, many years, he said. This team has been incredible, and showed such character to have all those setbacks and then come back and fight ... to the national championship.
Tiger Woods ends 2-year victory drought

By Doug Ferguson
THOUSAND OAKS After going more than two years and 26 tournaments without a win, and after so much turmoil in his personal life and with his golf game, Tiger Woods stood over a 6-foot birdie putt Sunday to win the Chevron World Challenge and felt as though nothing had changed. Finally, the outcome was familiar, too. Woods poured in the putt to cap off a birdie-birdie finish at Sherwood, close with a 3-under 69 and beat former Masters champion Zach Johnson by one shot. The win
ended a drought that lasted 749 days, and might have signaled a change that Woods is on his way back. He swept his arm across the yelled Tiger Woods air, through the din of the gallery and slammed his st in a celebration that was a long time coming. Relief? Satisfaction? Vindication? Woods wasnt sure, and he didnt much care. It just feels awesome whatever it is, he said.
Trailing by one shot with two holes to play, Woods came up with two clutch putts. He holed a 15footer for birdie on the par-3 17th to pull into a tie with Johnson, then hit a 9-iron from 158 yards that landed on the ridge behind the hole and rolled down to 6 feet. Ive been in contention twice this year, which is not very often, Woods said. So thats my third time with a chance to win it. I pulled it off this time. It was his 83rd win worldwide in tournaments that award ranking points, but his rst since he won the Australian Masters on Nov. 15, 2009, back when he looked as though he would rule golf for as
long as he played. But he crashed his car into a re hydrant outside his Florida home on Thanksgiving night, and shocking revelations of extramarital affairs began to emerge, which shattered his image, led to a divorce and cost him four major sponsors. Since then, he has changed swing coaches, caddies and endured more injuries, causing him to miss two majors and fail to make the cut in another. Now, however, it looks clear that Woods is on an upward path. If the man is healthy, thats paramount, Johnson said. I mean, hes the most experienced and the best player Ive ever played with. In
every situation, he knows how to execute and win. Even though those situations have been rare, Woods looked as though he had not forgotten how to win. The only other times he has been in contention this year were the Masters and the Australian Open. I felt normal, felt very comfortable, Woods said. Ive been here so many times that, you know, I just feel very comfortable being here in this position. Was I nervous? Absolutely. Always nervous in that position. But its a comfortable feeling, and I enjoy being in that position. For some reason, its kind of a comfort to be in there with a chance to win.
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EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division W Pittsburgh 16 N.Y.Rangers 15 Philadelphia 15 New Jersey 12 N.Y.Islanders 8 Northeast Division W Boston 16 Toronto 14 Buffalo 14 Ottawa 12 Montreal 11 Southeast Division W Florida 14 Washington 13 Winnipeg 11 Tampa Bay 11 Carolina 8 L 7 5 7 12 11 L 7 10 11 11 11 L 8 11 11 12 16 OT 4 3 3 1 5 OT 1 2 1 3 5 OT 4 1 4 2 4 Pts 36 33 33 25 21 Pts 33 30 29 27 27 Pts 32 27 26 24 20 GF 85 69 88 62 52 GF 85 83 72 79 67 GF 73 75 75 67 66 GA 66 51 73 72 78 GA 51 85 69 89 69 GA 65 79 82 80 94 East
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AMERICAN CONFERENCE
New England N.Y.Jets Buffalo Miami South Houston Tennessee Jacksonville Indianapolis North Baltimore Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland West Denver Oakland Kansas City San Diego W 9 7 5 4 W 9 7 3 0 W 9 9 7 4 W 7 7 5 4 L 3 5 7 8 L 3 5 8 12 L 3 3 5 8 L 5 5 7 7 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 Pct .750 .583 .417 .333 Pct .750 .583 .273 .000 Pct .750 .750 .583 .333 Pct .583 .583 .417 .364 PF 362 290 278 246 PF 310 249 138 174 PF 296 268 266 175 PF 256 274 163 249 PA 247 260 304 220 PA 189 229 200 358 PA 192 195 250 240 PA 292 308 268 275
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. The Fiesta Bowl will have a marquee matchup in its first post-scandal game: No. 3 Oklahoma State vs. No. 4 Stanford. The Fiesta Bowl had a dud of a game last year and nearly lost its BCS status after an investigation into nancial improprieties. Bowl organizers worked hard to restore its image and landed a golden game of the Cardinal and the Cowboys. Oklahoma State (11-1) fell just short in its national championship bid, nishing third in the nal BCS standings. Stanford (11-1) lost its chance to play for the national title with a loss to Oregon, but will be playing in a BCS bowl for the second straight season. The Jan. 2 game also will include two premier quarterbacks: Brandon Weeden of Oklahoma State and Stanfords Andrew Luck. Last season, the Fiesta Bowl was left with a so-so matchup between
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Oklahoma and Connecticut. The concern heading in was that it would be a blowout and that UConn, being so far away, wouldnt travel very well. Both hap-
pened. Oklahoma won in a rollover, 4820, and Huskies fans didnt travel, the school selling just 5,000 of its required 17,500 tickets. The University of Phoenix Stadium was about 6,000 below capacity and fans werent too excited to watch it on TV, either, with ratings down 22 percent from the year before. The 2012 game had the potential to be best BCS bowl outside the national championship game. It was all going to depend on the poll voters and the complicated BCS rankings. If projections held up and LSU met Alabama in a rematch between SEC powers, the Fiesta gured to
get its dream matchup of Oklahoma State and Stanford. Had Oklahoma State vaulted over the Crimson Tide to No. 2 in the BCS, well, the Fiesta Bowl would be left to scramble for someone to face Stanford. The Fiesta got its esta, though Oklahoma State isnt too thrilled about it. Its not for any disdain for the Fiesta. Its just that the Cowboys believed they deserved a shot at the national championship game. They had a good argument. Oklahoma State won it rst outright conference title since 1948 in the three-team Missouri Valley and ended the season with a statement, routing rival Oklahoma 44-10 Saturday night. The Cowboys had more quality wins than Alabama but took a big hit with a double-overtime loss to 6-6 Iowa State two weeks ago. Still, the Cowboys believed their one-loss season was as good as Alabamas and said the Tide already had its shot at the top-ranked Tigers, losing 9-6 in overtime last month in Tuscaloosa, no less.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 16 8 3 35 90 84 Detroit 16 8 1 33 75 56 St.Louis 14 9 3 31 63 58 Nashville 12 10 4 28 68 71 Columbus 7 16 3 17 62 88 Northwest Division W L OT Pts GF GA Minnesota 17 7 3 37 69 60 Vancouver 15 10 1 31 83 67 Edmonton 13 11 3 29 76 71 Colorado 13 13 1 27 75 78 Calgary 11 13 2 24 60 72 Pacic Division W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 15 10 1 31 69 72 Los Angeles 13 9 4 30 60 58 San Jose 14 8 1 29 67 56 Phoenix 13 9 3 29 67 62 Anaheim 7 14 5 19 60 86 Two points for a win,one point for overtime loss or shootout loss.
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East
Dallas N.Y.Giants Philadelphia Washington South New Orleans Atlanta Carolina Tampa Bay North x-Green Bay Chicago Detroit Minnesota West x-San Francisco Seattle Arizona St.Louis
W 7 6 4 4
W 9 7 4 4 W 12 7 7 2 W 10 5 5 2
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T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0
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Pct .750 .583 .333 .333 Pct 1.000 .583 .583 .167 Pct .833 .417 .417 .167
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PF 393 269 290 218 PF 420 291 333 246 PF 288 216 232 140
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BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLESNamed Lee Thomas special assistant to the executive vice president of baseball operations and Fred Ferreira executive director of international recruiting. HOCKEY National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINSRecalled F Jordan Caron and D Steven Kampfer from Providence (AHL). MONTREAL CANADIENSAssigned F Aaron Palushaj to Hamilton (AHL). PHOENIX COYOTESRecalled D Chris Summers from Portland (AHL) on an emergency basis. COLLEGE ARIZONAAnnounced freshman mens basketball F Sidiki Johnson is leaving the school.
vs.Steelers @ Seattle 5:30 p.m. 1:15 p.m. ESPN FOX
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@ Packers 10 a.m. CBS
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vs. Detroit 1 p.m. FOX
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vs.Stars 7:30 p.m. CSN-CAL
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@ Chicago @ Colorado vs,Colorado 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 4 p.m. CSN-CAL CSN-CAL CSN-CAL
SDSU beats No.24 Cal 64-63

SAN DIEGO Four days after blowing a 17-point rst-half lead and losing by two points at home to Creighton, Chase Tapley and the San Diego State Aztecs came up big in outlasting No. 24 California. Tapley scored 25 points, including two free throws with 8.6 seconds left, to lead the Aztecs to a 64-63 victory Sunday, their second win over the Golden Bears in as many seasons.
Its a crazy game that we play, SDSU coach Steve Fisher said. I remember the feeling I had after Creighton, and we played every bit as hard as we did today. But today we found a way to make one extra play, one more play, and be euphoric as we raced to the locker room. This was a really great win for us. To a man, everybody who played made plays that won for us. San Diego State (8-2) beat California 77-57 last season in Berkeley.
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Twilight stays bright

By David Germain
uppies and Christmas. They just go together. Undoubtedly, some people will be bringing puppies home this holiday season. And Im slightly jealous, as theres nothing cuter than a pup and seeing kids and families with a new one. Puppies require a lot of work, but raising one also provides an opportunity to train and socialize a dog from day one and develop a condent, happy dog. When my family was looking for a new dog two years ago, we werent up for the task and opted instead for a 2-year-old: Murray. If we werent busy raising a human 1-year-old and considering number two, we surely would have considered a pup. Years ago, I read a great piece of puppy advice: introduce your new puppy to 100 people in the rst 100 days. Now, thats not easy, especially in those rst few weeks before your pup is fully vaccinated and you are keeping him or her at home, but its a good goal, nonetheless. The variety of introductions helps your pup become comfortable around new people. You want him or her to love you and be loyal to you, but you also want the pup to be cool with new people outside of your family. It makes a world of difference down the road. In addition to the introductions, consider an obedience class designed specically for puppies. PHS/SPCA offers Puppy Preschool for pups age 2-4 months. Our next class begins 6:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 and meets eight consecutive weeks. For older pups (4-6 months), we offer Puppy Kindergarten. The next classes begin 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 and Wednesday, Feb. 8. To register for any one of these classes, call 650/3407022, ext. 667. There are lots of training options. Ours may be unique in that we have small class sizes, teach classes indoors and direct proceeds to our shelter dogs. Scott oversees PHS/SPCAs Adoption, Behavior and Training, Education, Outreach, Field Services, Cruelty Investigation, Volunteer and Media/PR program areas and staff from the new Tom and Annette Lantos Center for Compassion.
LOS ANGELES The latest Twilight movie cast the longest shadow with $16.9 million for a third-straight No. 1 nish during one of the years slowest weekends at the box ofce. Business was dismal, with box-ofce tracker Hollywood.com estimating Sunday that domestic revenues totaled just $82 million. That puts it barely ahead of Hollywoods worst haul of the year, when revenues were $81.5 million over the second weekend in September. Once studios release nal numbers Monday, this past weekend could come in as the worst of the year if revenues nish even lower. The rst weekend of December often presents a lull in between big Thanksgiving releases and the onslaught of year-end blockbusters that arrive a bit later. But this big a slowdown is surprising given that theres quality stuff out there among the top-10 lms, particularly family fare such as The Muppets, Hugo and Arthur Christmas. Hollywood executives usually blame bad weekends on a weak crop of movies. Its tough to blame it on the product when the product is pretty good and the lms are solid, said Hollywood.com analyst Paul Dergarabedian. While the post-Thanksgiving weekend is typically slow, its not usually this slow. The dreary weekend comes after a relatively quiet Thanksgiving holiday at movie theaters, despite analysts predictions of potential holiday records because of a great lineup of lms. But more fans might be thinking twice about heading out to theaters given the new entertainment options they have with Apples iPad, Amazons Kindle products and other gadgets, along with their big-screen home setups for movies and television. Or it could be that Hollywood has temporarily neglected its mainstay audience of young males. Dergarabedian said theres little out there now for guys looking for thrills and laughs. That will change in the coming weeks as Jonah Hills comedy The Sitter opens Friday, followed by a rush of action tales: Tom Cruises Mission: Impossible Ghost
The latest Twilightmovie has stayed atop the box ofce three straight weeks.
Top ten movies

1.The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1,$16.9 million. 2.The Muppets,$11.2 million ($1.8 million international). 3.Hugo,$7.6 million. 4.Arthur Christmas,$7.4 million. 5.Happy Feet Two,$6 million. 6.Jack and Jill,$5.5 million. 7.The Descendants,$5.2 million. 8.Immortals,$4.4 million. 9.Tower Heist,$4.1 million ($4 million international). 10.Puss in Boots,$3.1 million ($23 million international).
Protocol, Robert Downey Jr.s Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and Steven Spielbergs The Adventures of Tintin. Women and families continue to dominate the scanty business at theaters now. Summit Entertainments female-driven blockbuster The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 raised its domestic haul to $247.3 million. Coming in second again was Disneys The Muppets with $11.2 million, lifting the fam-
ily lms domestic total to $56.1 million. Despite good reviews, though, The Muppets audience was off more sharply than any other top-10 movie compared to Thanksgiving weekend. Paramounts family adventure Hugo, an acclaimed saga directed by Martin Scorsese, nished third with $7.6 million, raising its domestic take to $25.2 million. Sonys animated holiday comedy Arthur Christmas was fourth with $7.4 million, pushing its total to $25.3 million. In limited release, Fox Searchlights sexually explicit drama Shame opened strongly with $361,181 at 10 theaters in six cities. Shame expands to six more cities Friday. Starring Michael Fassbender in a grim portrait of a sex addict, Shame is the latest lm angling to lure moviegoers despite an NC-17 rating that prohibits anyone younger than 17 from seeing it. Some fans and theaters equate the NC-17 tag with pornography, but serious lms with that rating occasionally break through and nd an audience. Fox Searchlight is positioning Shame for Academy Awards attention after the lm earned Fassbender the best-actor prize at the Venice Film Festival.
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Brooke Knight,left,Broadway By The Bays retiring Artistic Director, and Amanda Folena,the companys new Artistic Director,enjoy the festivities at Broadway By The Bays annual benet gala Nov.13 at the Four Seasons Hotel Palo Alto. The evening honored Knight,who directed 18 productions and oversaw 60 musical productions during her tenure and who guided the company to over 45 San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Awards.The gala was highlighted by a tribute with songs and performers from Knights favorite shows during her 18 years with the company. There were also surprise videos from New York with Broadway stars thanking Knight for her work with them and sending best wishes.
Former Italian National Fencing Champion Filippo Zanella (left) and San Francisco Fencing Club Instructor Hugo Brousse appear at a Fencing Exhibition hosted by Belmonts Twin Pines Senior and Community Center Nov. 9. Zanella and Brousse helped the audience understand the sport of fencing, demonstrated the necessary equipment, and explained the emphasis on both safety and sportsmanship. Proceeds from the event benet Belmont Senior Services and Programs.
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The Hillbarn Theatre hosted Bravo! 2011 at the Hillsborough Racquet Club Tuesday,Nov,15 to pay tribute to community advocate for the arts.From left to right are Lee Foster, Hillbarn Theatre Executive Producing Director,honoree Lester Chun,who for 30 years a taught music in the Hillsborough School District,and Christine Krolik,President,Hillbarn Theatre Board of Directors.
Air Force Airman Benedicto B. Villanueva graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Villanueva is the son of Annette Bingham of Foster City and grandson of Linda Stoneking of Vallejo. He is a 2010 graduate of San Mateo High School.
Birth announcements:
Kyle and Dianna Gartner, of Redwood City, gave birth to a baby girl at Sequoia
Hospital Nov. 14. Marc and Nicole Schiavo, of Belmont, gave birth to a baby girl at Sequoia Hospital Nov. 15. Charles and Zhongbo McNall, of Redwood City, gave birth to a baby girl at Sequoia Hospital Nov. 15. Michael and Lisa Becker, of San Carlos, gave birth to a baby boy at Sequoia Hospital Nov. 16. Javier Esquivias Jr. and Eyleen Santamaria, of Redwood City, gave birth to a baby girl at Sequoia Hospital Nov. 16. Malachi and Kacie Boyce, of Redwood City, gave birth to a baby girl at Sequoia Hospital on Nov. 18. Steve Baires and Paola Rosales, of San Jose, gave birth to a baby boy at Sequoia Hospital on Nov. 19. Jovani Torres Vega and Rosa Veronica Torres Noriega, of San Mateo, gave birth to a baby boy at Sequoia Hospital on Nov. 22.
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Francisco attorney, Douglas Horngrad, has called him more like someone who was in the midst of a psychiatric episode than a calculating art thief. Lugo, 31, has been publicly identied as a suspect in several New York heists since shortly after his July arrest in San Francisco, where police identied him as the man who walked into the Weinstein Gallery, lifted the 1965 Picasso drawing Tete de Femme (Head of a Woman) off the wall, strolled down the street with the sketch under his arm and hopped into a taxi. Police tracked Lugo to a friends Napa County apartment, where the Picasso was found unframed and prepared for shipping. Investigators then found a $430,000 trove of stolen art and high-priced wine in his apartment in
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Art theft spree suspect due in NY court

By Jennifer Peltz
NEW YORK A wine steward suspected of a bicoastal string of brazen art thefts was headed for a New York court Friday to face charges after serving time in California for snatching a Picasso pencil sketch, a person briefed on the investigation said. Just nished with a 138-day sentence for grabbing the $275,000 Picasso off a San Francisco art gallery wall, Mark Lugo was due to be arraigned Friday on grand larceny and other charges stemming from art heists at two Manhattan hotels, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the matter ahead of the arraignment. Its unclear whether Lugo has a New York lawyer. His San
Mark Lugo, 31, has been publicly identied as a suspect in several New York heists since shortly after his July arrest in San Francisco.
you enter the former hanger, you are confronted by a large cavernous room with some air craft models (the 1903 Wright Flyer) hanging from the ceiling. Immediately, a docent (in my case Matthew Mintz), offers his services of escorting around the museum and its a good thing someone is there to help you. I was immediately overwhelmed by the model displays in the adjoining hanger in the south side of the buildings. Yes two hangers. The display museum is set up to offer you information in decades starting with the century of 1800. And there it was, the rst information was on the dirigible Avitor. Not only were there models of the Avitor, there was a reproduction hanging from the ceiling that was so big you almost miss it. It was awesome. The wall facing the Avitor has the most interesting and important event of the early 1900s a huge photo of the Tanforan meet in 1911. I had to sit down on one of the numerous benches for old folk and rest after the thorough briengs I was getting from Matthew. After the 1800s era came the early 1900s with the skeleton models of the rst aircraft (which look like presentday recreation aircraft). The 1910 exhibit had the Curtiss Pusher, a very successful early airplane, followed by the 1920s. The planes are too numerous to mention but there are photo displays on the walls you can look at when your neck gets tired from straining while
Hoboken, N.J., where the purloined pieces were carefully and prominently displayed, authorities said. In New York, the charges against Lugo include lifting a $350,000 drawing by the Cubist painter Fernand Leger from a lobby gallery at Manhattans Carlyle Hotel, according to the person briefed on the investigation. The drawing, called Composition with Mechanical Elements, dates to 1917 and disappeared on June 28. Lugo also is being charged with stealing a group of ve works by the South Korea-born artist Mie Yim, known for her disconcerting images of toy bears and other toylike creatures, from the Chambers Hotel on June 14, the person said. The hotel had bought the Yim works, together called Pastel on Board, for $1,800 apiece, the person said.
Dozens homeless HISTORY in San Francisco apartment fire

SAN FRANCISCO A discarded cigarette was being blamed for sparking a re in a San Francisco apartment building that forced dozens of people from their homes, ofcials said Sunday. The re, reported around 8 a.m. Sunday in a six-story building in San Franciscos Tenderloin district, started on the second oor in a lightwell, or air shaft, where debris had been discarded, said San Francisco Fire Department Assistant Chief Bob Postel. The re burned up the shaft to the fourth oor, where reghters were able to temporarily stop it, but the blaze ared up again and burned its way up to the sixth oor, Postel said. It was a tough re, and a lot of work, said Postel. Thats why we were there for four hours, he said. It was not known who threw the cigarette into the lightwell. Though most of the 40 units in the building were not damaged by re, none of the residents were being allowed to return to their apartments because of damage to the building and the power had been shut off, Postel said. The American Red Cross was working on nding shelter for the residents of the complex, but because the building was nearly 100 percent occupied, ofcials were still working on determining exactly how many people they would have to assist, Red Cross spokesman Woody Baker-Cohn said Sunday afternoon. One resident was hospitalized for treatment of smoke inhalation and a reghter was taken to hospital for an evaluation after the blaze, ofcials said. The name of the resident, a man believed to be about 40, was not released.
helicopter at age 15. By the time he was 17, he designed the XH-44 which he called the Hiller-Copter. The U.S. government was interested in the HillerCopter and he immediately formed the rst helicopter factory on the West Coast at Berkeley. They wanted more of these helicopters. Hiller became the founder of Hiller-Industries which, in 1945, became United Helicopters. In 1948, the company became Hiller Helicopters. In 1966, Hiller Helicopters merged with Fairchild Industries and Stanley Jr. began pursuing a second career into other business ventures. He became one of the ve largest helicopter manufacturers in the nation. He relocated from Berkeley to near the Dumbarton Bridge on an 81-acre unincorporated site. In 1998, Hiller Jr. opened The Hiller Aviation Museum at 601 Skyway Road (parallel to Highway 101) in San Carlos. Converting an airplane hanger into a museum was quite a feat. To fund it, he formed a non-prot 501(c)(3) educational museum with a purpose to maintain the museum and educate the public about the history of air ight. As you drive up to 601 Skyway Road, the building seems unremarkable and one thinks he had the wrong address. As
looking at the ceiling. A collection of early helicopters abound in the 1940s and 50s area. On display is the Hiller 369, Hiller 1099, a Bell 47, plus others. On the north wall of this hanger is a second oor where the kids can land and take off in a simulated ight apparatus. It a great hands-on for the older kids and will keep them occupied for quite some time. There is a observation area where you can watch the activity of the San Carlos Airport. The north hanger has a Restoration Workshop where men at work restoring engines and planes can be observed. In addition, the ofces of the museum and a research library are in this wing of the hanger. You have to leave through the gift shop which had a great collection of aviation toys, books, flightwear and models. The best way to satisfy you curiosity about the Bay Areas role in aviation is to visit the Hiller Aviation Museum. Call 654-0200 or checkits website www.hiller.org for more information. It is well worth a visit but plan on being there a few hours. You can leave and return to the museum if you desire to eat at the food trucks that frequent the building (or go to the fast food place a block away).
Rediscovering the Peninsula by Darold Fredricks appears in the Monday edition of the Daily Journal.
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PALM SPRINGS Police say a 69year-old woman from Palm Springs has been arrested after her husband reported that she tried to cut off his penis with a
more information go to pjcc.org. Cities For All Ages: Presentation by Don Weeden. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dove and Olive Works, 178 South Blvd., San Mateo. Don Weden, retired senior planner for Santa Clara County, discusses how to prepare our cities for the aging population while contributing to our economic, environmental and social sustainability. Open to public. Light refreshments provided. Free. For more information email justyna.guterman@gmail.com Dance Night and live music by the Casuals. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Twin Pines Senior and Community Center, 20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Prizes will be awarded at a raffle. $6. For more information go to belmont.gov or call 595-7444. THURSDAY, DEC. 8 Java with Jerry. 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Kaffeehaus, 92 E.Third Ave., San Mateo. Join Assemblyman Jerry Hill for a cup of coffee and conversation. Bring your ideas, questions and concerns about legislative issues affecting the community. The Delinquency System: Is your Child in Trouble with the Law? Noon. San mateo County Law Library, 710 Hamilton St., Redwood City. Attorney Margaret Copenhagen will discuss the juvenile court system and the interests of public safety and protection of minors. Free. For more information call 363-4913. Annual Holiday Patient Appreciation Event. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Optical at Peninsula Ophthalmology Group, 1720 El Camino Real, Suite 225. Come see the latest innovations in lens technology with Zeiss Photofusion and cutting edge eyewear by Zero G. Enter to win one of two grand prizes. refreshments served. For more information call 697-3200 X4. Movies for School Age Children: Polar Express. 3:30 p.m. San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Ave., San Mateo. Movie is rated G and lasts 99 minutes. Free popcorn from Whole Foods available before the movie. Free. For more information call 5227838. Toy Drive & Santa Visit at the Fire House. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Belmont Fire Station 14, 911 Granada St., San Mateo. Bring a toy for donation, enjoy holiday refreshments, childrens coloring activities, and take a picture with Santa! For more information call 595-7492. Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. TGI Fridays, 3101 El Camino Real, San Mateo. Be seated and served by the San Mateo Police Department and help raise money for the Special Olympics. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Veterans Memorial Annex Building, Sequoia Room. Weigh-in at 6 p.m. Meeting and Program 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Receive tips about losing pounds and keeping them off and have support losing and monitoring your weight in a non-judgmental, inspirational environment. Yearly membership $28. Monthly dues $3. For more information call 932-8677. Hilsdale High School Music Departments Annual Winter Choir and Orchestra Concert. 7 p.m. Hillsdale High School Little Theater, 3115 Del Monte St., San Mateo. $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, free for kids under high school age. For more information call 7599063. For more events visit smdailyjournal.com, click Calendar.
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pair of scissors. Palm Springs police said in a statement Sunday that Virginia Valdez was arrested on suspicion of mayhem, assault with a deadly weapon and spousal abuse. Online jail records say she was released Sunday and is scheduled to appear in court next month. The 62-year-old husband whose report notes such a project would be too large for an individual project to bear responsibility. Upgrades to the Amphlett Boulevard and Poplar Avenue off-ramp and on-ramp have been discussed in San Mateo. A final project has yet to be approved. In addition to increased traffic, construction will be noisy and possibly disruptive. Plans call for construction to be limited to certain hours and for communication with those in the surrounding area should concerns arise. The long-vacant site was first used a drive-in in the 60s and the number of screens expanded in the 70s, according to the Burlingame Historical Society. It was torn down in the early 2000s. Controversy erupted over a project approved in 2000 consisting of a campus of offices and a day care center. After going through several incarnations with the Planning Commission, the proposal was set to be approximately 450,000 square feet, not including the day care center. The plans created tension between the governing body and its Planning name was not released called police Saturday night and when ofcers came to his house he said his wife had attempted to sever his penis with scissors. The statement says ofcers recovered the scissors and arrested Valdez. Police say the man was treated at a hospital for injuries in the penis area and released. Commission. Several commissioners came out in opposition to the proposal saying that it was bad city planning and bad for the city of Burlingame. Ultimately, an abundance of open office space made the plan obsolete. The lot has since remained vacant. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the application 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame. All comments regarding the environmental impact report must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16. Written comments should be submitted to Planning Manager Maureen Brooks, Community Development Department, Planning Division, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, Ca 94010 or mbrooks@burlingame.org. The full report is available at www.burlingame.org.
Heather Murtagh can be reached by email: heather@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 105.
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MONDAY, DEC. 5 Filipino Lunch. Noon. Twin Pines Senior and Community Center, 20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Sponsored in partnership with Simply Great Care and The Precious Place Senior Services. Waiting list only. Check at the front desk. For more information visit belmont.gov or call 595-7444. Peninsula Volunteers Little House Offering Free Chronic Disease Management Information Session. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Peninsula Volunteers, Inc., 800 Middle Road, Menlo Park. Space for the seminar is limited. Free. For more information call 326-2025, ext. 229. Sequoia High Schools Inspiration Grove groundbreaking ceremony. 3 p.m. Sequoia High School, 1201 Brewster Ave., Redwood City. Inspiration Grove was initiated as part of a fundraising drive accompanying the naming of Bob Andersen Field in honor of beloved former teacher and coach. Donations will go towards the purchase of uniforms and attendance at sports camps for economically disadvantaged students. Free. For more information call 3680805. Pet Photos with Santa. 6 p.m. Serramonte Shopping Center, 3 Serramonte Center, Daily City. Bring your special pet for photos with Santa. For more information visit serramontecenter.com. Dance Connection with Music by Bob Gutierrez. 6:30 p.m.-7 p.m. and open dance 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Burlingame Womans Club, 241 Park Road in Burlingame. Free dance lessons Admission is $8 members, $10 guests. Light refreshments. Time to join the club for the year for $20. For more information call 342-2221 or email dances4u241@yahoo.com. TUESDAY, DEC. 6 Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sequoia Wellness Center, 749 Brewster Ave., Redwood City. A 12step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. For more information call 533-4992. Job Seekers at Your Library. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. San Mateo Main Library, 55 W. Third Ave., San Mateo. Volunteers with experience in human resources, coaching and teaching are here to help you in your search for a job. Will be located on the second floor. Free. For more information email egroth@cityofsanmateo.org Docent Lecture: The Splender of Indias Royal Courts. 1:30 p.m to 2:30 p.m. Peninsula Volunteers, Inc., 800 Middle Road, Menlo Park. $2 Members, $3 Non-members. For more information call 326-2025 ext. 299. Serra High Schools second annual holiday botique. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Serra High School, 451 W. 20th Ave., San Mateo. The shopping extravaganza will be hosted by Serra Mothers Auxiliary and will feature all types of specialty vendors. Admission is free. For more information call 573-9935. The Sequoia High School Winter Music Concert. 7 p.m. Sequoia High School, 1201 Brewster Ave., Redwood City. Performances will be at Carrington Hall on the Sequoia High School campus. Performing groups include the Sequoia Bands, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra and Choir. There will one intermission and concessions will be sold. Tickets $5 at the door. For more information email jwoodman@seq.org. Salsa 2 Dance Lesson. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Boogie Woogie Ballroom, 551 Foster City Blvd., Suite G, Foster City. For beginners only. For pricing and more information visit boogiewoogieballrom.com. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 Advanced Email. 10:30 a.m. Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Learn how to organize your email and use some of the advanced applications, sucha as online calenders. Free. For more information email conrad@smcl.org. Free showing of The Help. 12:15 p.m. Twin Pines Senior and Community Center, 20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Free. For more information call 595-7444 or go to belmont.gov. Tree lighting. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Recreation Center Patio, 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City. Free. For more information call 286-3380. Obama, Netanyahu and Israel. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. North Peninsula scholar-in-residence Professor Stephen Berk will address tumultuous current events between the United States and Israel regarding the Arab-Israeli conflict. Lecture includes a wine reception. $10. For
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area below the four office buildings and in smaller lots scattered around the site. If implemented for the use of office space, the plan estimates 2,434 jobs will be created, according to the report prepared by San Franciscobased Atkins. Should the campus be instead used for life science work, 1,860 jobs would be created. These estimates include professionals as well as employees to work at possible retail, food services and amenities center components. The lengthy environmental report, which is available on the citys website, finds traffic to be one of the largest possible issues. In particular, adding so many employees to the area would increase use of Highway 101 and the Amphlett Boulevard and Poplar Avenue off-ramp and on-ramp in San Mateo. Widening Highway 101 would lessen the impact, but the
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said serving one community has meant getting to know families. Hes watched little ones grow up and have children of their own. Theres a level of trust Pena enjoys with the families he serves. Theyll ask him favors when out of town. Or, older residents will often dare to do tasks they were told to avoid, like gardening, just before Pena will show up. That way, should something happen, they know someone will be there to help. And help he has. When needed Pena has helped older residents get the help they need or delivered packages to the back of a house while the resident is on vacation. The idea of driving one million miles during this time was hard to believe for Pena, who said he and fellow recognized San Carlos driver Alberto Esconio drive about 12 to 13 miles daily on their routes. Doing that daily over 30 years apparently adds up. Being a safe driver is relatively simple, according to this recognized from San Bruno. Their advice: Follow the laws. Driver David Zane added that cell phones has truly changed the roadways with more distracted drivers. His San
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U.S. Postal Service driver Alberto Esconio accepts an award from District Manager Rosemarie Fernandez in San Francisco Friday.Esconio was among 18 drivers recognized in Northern California for driving over a million miles safely over the last 30 or more years.
Bruno coworkers who were also recognized, Michael Jung and Darry Louie agreed. Put down the cell phone while driving, they asked of drivers. Doing so would make delivering mail safely easier for local drivers. Being safe could help drivers personally as well. Fernandez wondered if being recognized by the National Safety Council for safe driving would help get a better rate on someones personal insurance rates. She asked those being recognized to ask and let her know. No word yet.
Heather Murtagh can be reached by email: heather@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 105.
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bration lled with chatter about just how many years it took to make the dream a reality and head nods about its benets. The San Mateo Medical Center currently provides 17,000 dental visits annually and the new clinic will add another 3,600, said Dr. Susan Ehrlich, CEO of the countys public hospital. The clinic a massive vehicle sparkling under the San Mateo Medical Center emblem and outtted with four dental chairs is only of three nationwide, Ehrlich said. The others are in New York and Las Vegas. So San Mateo County can feel pret-
ty special right now, she said. The clinic was on Dr. Anne Marie Silvestris longtime wish list but the centers director of dental services told the crowd even the grant didnt solve all the unknowns. I had no idea what a chassis was or if it weighed 26 tons, she joked. But needing to know the weight specifically is no joke the size requires a special license and a special parking pad to accommodate its heft plus water and sewer needs. An anonymous donor had once offered a $150,000 gift for a clinic if the county could get a matching grant. That offer fell through when the match wasnt available but the donor came through again to fund the parking pad, Silvestri said. The patients wont get the chance to check out the new clinic until its rst
visit Jan. 1. Meanwhile, the doctors and technicians are already oohing and ahhing. Its amazing, said Dr. Savita Hemrajani, adding she looks forward to working with the new equipment and new chairs. Hemrajani and fellow dentist Dr. Osleydis Diaz both have worked on other mobile clinics and say providing dental care on wheels is no different than doing so in a bricks-and-morter space. The clients, too, are little different, she said. When they open their mouths and get care, they are like any other patients. They are just people, Diaz said.
Michelle Durand can be reached by email: michelle@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 102.
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110 Employment NEWSPAPER INTERNS JOURNALISM

The Daily Journal is looking for interns to do entry level reporting, research, updates of our ongoing features and interviews. Photo interns also welcome. We expect a commitment of four to eight hours a week for at least four months. The internship is unpaid, but intelligent, aggressive and talented interns have progressed in time into paid correspondents and full-time reporters. College students or recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Newspaper experience is preferred but not necessarily required. Please send a cover letter describing your interest in newspapers, a resume and three recent clips. Before you apply, you should familiarize yourself with our publication. Our Web site: www.smdailyjournal.com. Send your information via e-mail to news@smdailyjournal.com or by regular mail to 800 S. Claremont St #210, San Mateo CA 94402.
CITY OF SAN BRUNO - NOTICE TO BIDDERS FIVE UTILITY VEHICLES The City of San Bruno is accepting bids for, (2) Ford F-350 Trucks, (1) Ford XL F-550 Truck and (2) Ford E-150 Commercial Vans, subject to the bid specifications and conditions as stated in Bid No. E12-1510-01. The Bid Packet is available at http://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/finance_biddingopp.html. Bids must be submitted to San Bruno City Clerks Office, City Hall, 567 El Camino Real, San Bruno, 94066, by 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 8, 2011, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Contact the Finance Department at (650) 616-7034 to obtain a copy of the bid documents or for more information. /s/ Carol Bonner, San Bruno City Clerk November 22, 2011 Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, November 28 and December 5, 2011.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247375 The following person is doing business as: Esra Oktar Photography, 255 El Camino Real #206, BURLINGAME, CA 94010 is hereby registered by the following owner: Esra Oktar, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Esra Oktar / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 10/27/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal,11/21/11, 11/28/11, 12/05/11, 12/12/11).
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FOUND 11/19, at Bridgepointe Shopping Center, Bed Bath and Beyond bag containing something. Call to describe. Claudia, (650)349-6059 LOST - 2 silver rings and silver watch, May 7th in Burlingame between Park Rd. & Walgreens, Sentimental value. Call Gen @ (650)344-8790 LOST - Small Love Bird, birght green with orange breast. Adeline Dr. & Bernal Ave., Burlingame. Escaped Labor Day weekend. REWARD! (650)343-6922
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LOST: Center cap from wheel of Cadillac. Around Christmas time. Chrome with multi-colored Cadillac emblem in center. Small hole near edge for locking device. Belmont or San Carlos area. Joel 650-592-1111.
294 Baby Stuff

BABY JOGGER STROLLER - Jeep Overland Limited, black, gray with blue stripes, great cond., $65., SOLD
296 Appliances
BISSELL UPRIGHT vacuum cleaner clear view model $45 650-364-7777 CHOPPERS (4) with instructions $7/all. (650)368-3037 DRYER WHIRLPOOL heavyduty dryer. Almond, Good condtiio. W 29 L35 D26 $100 (650)867-2720 ELECTRIC HEATER - Oil filled electric heater, 1500 watts, $30., (650)504-3621 RADIATOR HEATER, oil filled, electric, 1500 watts $25. (650)504-3621 REFRIGERATOR WOODGRAIN dorm size. Great for college, bar or rec room $35. SOLD
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SHOP VACUUM rigid brand 3.5 horse power 9 gal wet/dry $40. (650)591-2393 SUNBEAM TOASTER -Automatic, excellent condition, $30., (415)346-6038 VACUUM CLEANER excellent condition $45. (650)878-9542 VACUUM CLEANER Oreck-cannister type $40., (650)637-8244 WASHING MACHINE - Maytag, large capacity, $75.,SOLD WHIRLPOOL WASHING MACHINE used but works perfectly, many settings, full size top load, $90., (650)888-0039
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297 Bicycles
26 MOUNTAIN BIKE, fully suspended, multi gears, foldable. Like new, never ridden. $200. (650)839-1957 BICYCLE - Sundancer Jr., 26, $75. obo (650)676-0732 ROYAL BLUE TrailBlazer Bike 26in. Frame Excellent Cond. Needs Seat, Tires, Rims. $30 650-873-8167
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298 Collectibles
GAYLORD PERRY 8x10 signed photo $10 (650)692-3260 JACK TASHNER signed ball $25. Richard (650)834-4926 JOE MONTANA signed authentic retirement book, $39., (650)692-3260 OLYMPUS DIGITAL camera - C-4000, doesnt work, great for parts, has carrying case, $30. (650)347-5104 ORIGINAL SMURF FIGURES - 19791981, 18+ mushroom hut, 1 1/2 x 3 1/2, all $40., (650)518-0813 PRECIOUS MOMENTS vinyl dolls - 16, 3 sets of 2, $35. each set, (650)518-0813 SPORTS CARDS, huge collection, over 20,000 cards, stars, rookies, hall of famers. $100 for all. (650)207-2712
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302 Antiques
CHINA CABINET - Vintage, 6 foot, solid mahogany. $300/obo. (650)867-0379 LARGE SELECTION of Opera records vinyl 78's 2 to 4 per album $8 to $20 ea. obo, (650)343-4461
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298 Collectibles
1982 PRINT "A Tune Off The Top Of My Head" See: http://tinyurl.com/4y38xld 650-204-0587 $75 2 FIGURINES - 1 dancing couple, 1 clown face. both $15. (650)364-0902 49ER REPORT issues '85-'87 $35/all, (650)592-2648 ARMY SHIRT, long sleeves, with pockets. XL $15 each (408)249-3858 BAY MEADOWS (650)345-1111 bag $30.each,
303 Electronics
21 INCH TV Monitor with DVD $45. Call 650-308-6381 3 SHELF SPEAKERS - 8 OM, $15. each, (650)364-0902 46 MITSUBISHI Projector TV, great condition. $400. (650)261-1541. BIG SONY TV 37" - Excellent Condition Worth $2300 will Sacrifice for only $95., (650)878-9542 FLIP CAMCORDER $50. (650)583-2767 PANASONIC TV 21 inch $25., (650)637-8244 SONY TV fair condition $30 (650)867-2720 TV 25 inch color with remote $25. Sony 12 inch color TV, $10 Excellent condition. (650)520-0619 TV SET Philips 21 inch with remote $40., (650)692-3260 VINTAGE SEARS 8465 aluminum photo tripod + bag. Sturdy! $25 SOLD
Over the Hedge
Over the Hedge
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299 Computers
HP PRINTER Deskjet 970c color printer. Excellent condition. Software & accessories included. $30. 650-574-3865
BEANIE BABIES in cases with TY tags attached, good condition. $10 each or 12 for $100. (650) 588-1189 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS - (6) wooden, from Shaws Ice Cream shop, early 1980s, all $25., (650)518-0813 COLLECTIBLE CHRISTMAS TREE STAND with 8 colored lights at base / also have extra lights, $50., (650)593-8880 COLLECTIBLES: RUSSELL Baze Bobbleheads Bay Meadows, $10 EA. brand new in original box. (415)612-0156 COLORIZED TERRITORIAL Quarters uncirculated with Holder $15/all, (408)249-3858
300 Toys
CLASSIC CAR model by Danbury Mint $99 (650)345-5502 WWII PLASTIC aircraft models $50 (35 total) 650-345-5502
302 Antiques
1912 COFFEE Percolator Urn. perfect condition includes electric cord $85. (415)565-6719 ANTIQUE STOOL - Rust color cushion with lions feet, antique, $50.obo, (650)525-1410
304 Furniture
2 DINETTE Chairs (650)692-3260 both for $29
304 Furniture
END TABLE marble top with drawer with matching table $70/all. (650)520-0619 END TABLES (2)- Cherry finish, still in box, need to assemble, 26L x 21W x 21H, $100. for both, (650)592-2648 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Oak cabinet with three storage compartments. 78 x 36 x 21 has glass doors and shelf. $75 650-594-1494
306 Housewares
CEILING FAN multi speed, brown and bronze $45. (650)592-2648 CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, Pine cones, icicle lights, mini lights, wreath rings, $4.00 each 650 341-8342 DRIVE MEDICAL design locking elevated toilet seat. New. $45. (650)343-4461 KITCHENAID MIXER - large for bread making, good condition, SOLD! LAMPS - 2 southwestern style lamps with engraved deer. $85 both, obo, (650)343-4461 PERSIAN TEA set for 8. Including spoon, candy dish, and tray. Gold Plated. $100. (650) 867-2720 SALAD SPINNER - Never used, $7.00, (650)525-1410 SOLID TEAK floor model 16 wine rack with turntable $60. (650)592-7483 SUSHI SET - Blue & white includes 4 of each: chopsticks, plates, chopstick holders, brand new, still in box, $9., (650)755-8238 TOASTER/OVEN WHITE finish barely used $15. 650-358-0421
309 Office Equipment

ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER Smith Corona $60. (650)878-9542 OFFICE LAMP new $7. (650)345-1111
2 END Tables solid maple '60's era $40/both. (650)670-7545 42" ROUND Oak Table (with 12") leaf. Clean/Great Cond. $40. 650-766-9553. ARMOIRE CABINET (415)375-1617 $90., Call
310 Misc. For Sale

10 PLANTS (assorted) for $3.00 each, (650)349-6059 1970 TIFFANY style swag lamp with opaque glass, $59., (650)692-3260 1ST ISSUE of vanity fair 1869 frame caricatures - 19 x 14 of Statesman and Men of the Day, $99.obo, (650)345-5502 2 COLOR framed photo's 24" X 20" World War II Air Craft P-51 Mustang and P-40 Curtis $99. (650)345-5502 2 VINTAGE BEDSPREADS - matching full sz, colonial , beige color, hardly used, orig package, $60/both, (650)347-5104 29 BOOKS - Variety of authors, $25., (650)589-2893 3 CRAFT BOOKS - hardcover, over 500 projects, $40., (650)589-2893 30 DISNEY Books $1.00 each 650 368-3037 30 PAPERBACK BOOKS - 4 children titles, several duplicate copies, many other single copies, $12. all, (650)347-5104 4 IN 1 stero unit. CD player broken. $20 650-834-4926 4 WHEEL Nova walker with basket $100 (sells new for over $200) (415) 246-3746 5 CUP electric coffee marker $8.00 650 368-3037 5 PHOTOGRAPHIC civil war books plus 4 volumes of Abraham Lincoln war years books $90 B/O must see 650 345-5502 5 PHOTOGRAPHIC civil war books plus 4 volumes of Abraham Lincoln war years books $90 B/O must see 650 345-5502 7 UNDERBED STORAGE BINS - Vinyl with metal frame, 42 X 18 X 6, zipper closure, $5. ea., (650)364-0902 9 CARRY-ON bags (assorted) - extra large, good condition, $10. each obo, (650)349-6059 AMERICAN HERITAGE books 107 Volumes Dec.'54-March '81 $99/all (650)345-5502 ANGEL WITH lights 12 inches High $12. (650)368-3037 ART BOOKS hard Cover, full color (10) Norman Rockwell and others $10 each 650-364-7777 ARTIFICIAL FICUS Tree 6 ft. life like, full branches. in basket $55. (650)269-3712 BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD hardback books. 4 at $3.00 each or all for $10., Call (650)341-1861 BARBIE BEACH vacation & Barbie princess bride computer games $15 each, (650)367-8949 BATH TOWELS - Used, Full size, white, good quantity, $4. each, a few beach towels, SSF, (650)871-7200 BAY MEADOWS CLOCK 650-619-9932 $10.
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BREAKFAST NOOK DINETTE TABLEsolid oak, 53X66, $29., (650)583-8069 BREAKFAST NOOK DINETTE TABLEsolid oak, 53X66, $29., (650)583-8069 BUNK STYLE Bed elevated bed approx 36 in high w/play/storage under. nice color. $75. 650 591 6283 CAST AND metal headboard and footboard. white with brass bars, Queen size $95 650-588-7005 CHANDELIER WITH 5 lights/ candelabre base with glass shades $20. (650)504-3621 CHILDREN BR - Wardrobe with shelf. bookcase and shelving. attractive colors. $99. (650)591-6283 COFFEE TABLE 62"x32" Oak (Dark Stain) w/ 24" side Table, Leaded Beveled Glass top. - $90. 650-766-9553 COUCH-FREE. OLD world pattern, soft fabric. Some cat scratch damage-not too noticeable. 650-303-6002 DINING ROOM SET - table, four chairs, lighted hutch, $500. all, (650)296-3189 DINING SET glass table with rod iron & 4 blue chairs $100/all. 650-520-7921, 650245-3661 DISPLAY CASE wood & glass 31 x 19 inches $30. (650)873-4030 DRAFTING TABLE 30 x 42' with side tray. excellent cond $75. (650)949-2134 DRAFTING TABLE 30 x 42' with side tray. excellent cond $75. (650)949-2134 DRUM TABLE - brown, perfect condition, nice design, with storage, $45., (650)345-1111
FOAM INCLINER for twin bed $40 650-692-1942 FOLDING PICNIC table - 8 x 30, 7 folding, padded chairs, $80. (650)364-0902 HAND MADE portable jewelry display case wood and see through lid $45. 25 x 20 x 4 inches. (650)592-2648. LOUNGE CHAIRS - 2 new, with cover & plastic carring case & headrest, $35. each, (650)592-7483 MATCHED PAIR, brass/carved wood lamps with matching shades, perfect, only $12.50 each, 650-595-3933 MATTRESS TOPPER chrome full size $15., (650)368-3037 MIRROR, NICE, large, 30x54, $25. SSF (650)583-8069 MIRROR/MEDICINE CAB. 3 dr. bevel glass 30X30" $35 (650)342-7933 MIRROR/MEDICINE CABINET 26" $10 (650)342-7933 MIRROR/MEDICINE CABINET 16" X 30" $20 (650)342-7933 16" X
307 Jewelry & Clothing

49ER'S JACKET (650)871-7200 Adult size $50.
BEADS, - Handmade in Greece. Many colors, shapes, sizes Full Jewely tray, over 100 pieces, $30., (650)595-4617 BRACELET - Ladies authentic Murano glass from Italy, vibrant colors, like new, $100., (650)991-2353 Daly City GALLON SIZE bag of costume jewelry various sizes, colors, $80. for bag, (650)589-2893 LADIES GOLD Lame' elbow lengthgloves sz 7.5 $15 New. (650)868-0436
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MODULAR DESK/BOOKCASE/STORAGE unit - Cherry veneer, white laminate, good for home office or teenagers room, $75., (650)888-0039 PAPASAN CHAIRS (2) -with cushions $45. each set, (650)347-8061 ROCKING CHAIR - Traditional, full size Rocking chair. Excellent condition $100., (650)504-3621 SOFA (LIVING room) Large, beige. You pick up $45 obo. 650-692-1942 STEREO CABINET walnut w/3 black shelves 16x 22x42. $35, 650-341-5347 STORAGE TABLE light brown lots of storage good cond. $45. (650)867-2720 TEA CHEST , Bombay, burgundy, glass top, perfect cond. $35 (650)345-1111 VANITY ETHAN Allen maple with drawer and liftup mirror like new $95 (650)349-2195
12:30 pm to 2:45 pm
308 Tools
CIRCULAR SAW, Craftsman-brand, 10, 4 long x 20 wide. Comes w/ stand - $70. (650)678-1018 CLICKER TORQUE Wrench, 20 - 150 pounds, new with lifetime warranty and case, $39, 650-595-3933 CRAFTSMAN 3/4 horse power 3,450 RPM $60 (650)347-5373 CRAFTSMAN 3/4 horse power 3,450 RPM $60 (650)347-5373 CRAFTSMAN JIG saw cast iron stand with wheels $25 best offer650 703-9644 DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power 3,450 RPM $50 (650)347-5373 DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power 1,725 RPM $60 (650)347-5373 ENGINE ANALYZER & TIMING LITE Sears Penske USA, for older cars, like new, $60., (650)344-8549 leave msg. HAND DRILL $6.00 (415) 333-8540
NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California, until 2:00 P.M., on 5 January, 2012 and will, at 2:00 P.M. on that date, be publicly opened and read at the City Hall, in Conference Room "B" for: BURLINGAME GATE/GROVE/VILLAGE SUBDIVISIONS WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 81180-PHASE 2, within the City of Burlingame, San Mateo County, California. Contract documents covering the work may be obtained AT THE OFFICE of ARC, 1100 Industrial Rd, Unit 13, San Carlos, CA 94070 (650-517-1895). ARC charges a non-refundable fee of approximately $115 for Contract Documents. The work shall consist of approximately 3,000 l.f. of 6 and 4,400 l.f. of 8 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) water main, on California Drive, Mills Avenue, Grove Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Laguna Avenue, Juanita Avenue, and Rhinette Avenue, in the Gate/Grove/Village Subdivisions. The work on Lincoln Avenue is priority work, and must be completed within 60 working days of issuance of the notice to proceed. Special Provisions, Specifications and Plans, including minimum wage rates to be paid in compliance with Section 1773.2 of the California Labor Code and related provisions, may be inspected in the office of the City Engineer during normal working hours at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlin-game, California. A prebid meeting will be held at 2:00 P.M., City Hall, Conference Room "B" on 15 December, 2011. This meeting is Optional. The contractor shall possess a Class A license prior to submitting a bid. All work specified in this project, except for Lincoln Avenue work, shall be completed within 150 working days from date of the Notice to Proceed. ______________________________________ Philip Monaghan, P.E. SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER DATE OF POSTING: 5 December, 2011 TIME OF COMPLETION: (150) WORKING DAYS Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, December 5 and 9, 2011.
306 Housewares
"PRINCESS HOUSE decorator urn "Vase" cream with blue flower 13 inch H $25., (650)868-0436 21 PIECE Punch bowl glass set $95.00 650 341-8342 49ER HELMET party table dip & chip server $35 650 341-8342 CANDLEHOLDER - Gold, angel on it, tall, purchased from Brueners, originally $100., selling for $30.,(650)867-2720
LAWN MOWER reel type push with height adjustments. Just sharpened $45 650-591-2144 San Carlos TABLE SAW 10", very good condition $85. (650) 787-8219
309 Office Equipment

CALCULATOR - (2) heavy duty, tape Casio & Sharp, $30/ea, (650)344-8549
BBQ SMOKER BBQ Grill, LP Coleman, Alaskan Cookin Machine, cost $140 sell $75. 650-344-8549 BBQ SMOKER, w/propane tank, wheels, shelf, sears model $86 650-344-8549 BEADS - Glass beads for jewelry making, $75. all, (650)676-0732 BOAT ANCHOR - 12lbs Galvanized $10 (650)364-0902 BOOK "LIFETIME" (408)249-3858 WW1 $12.,
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Fictitious Business Name Statements, Trustee Sale Notice, Alcohol Beverage License, Name Change, Probate, Notice of Adoption, Divorce Summons, Notice of Public Sales, and More.
Published in the Daily Journal for San Mateo County.
BOOK - Fighting Aircraft of WWII, Janes, 1000 illustrations, $65., (650)593-8880 BOOK NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NATIONAL AIR MUSEUMS $15 (408)249-3858 BOXES MOVING storage or office assorted sizes 50 cents /each (50 total) 650-347-8061 BQ GILL with Cover 31/2' wide by 3' tall hardly used $49 650 347-9920
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310 Misc. For Sale 310 Misc. For Sale
LARGE BOWL - Hand painted and signed. Shaped like a goose. Blue and white $45 (650)592-2648 LIGHTED CHRISTMAS TREE, 6 Ft Tall with stand, fully lighted, multi colored lights. Pick up Redwood City. $99 650 508-2370, ext. 101 MACINTOSH COMPUTER complete with monitor, works perfectly, only $99, 650-595-3933 MANUAL WHEECHAIRS (2) $75 each. 650-343-1826 MASSAGE TABLE - excellent condition with case, $100. BO, SOLD MEN'S ASHTON and Hayes leather briefcase new. Burgundy color. $95 obo, (650)343-4461 MIRROR, ETHAN ALLEN - 57-in. high x 21-in. wide, maple frame and floor base, like new, $95., (650)349-2195 MOTORCYCLE JACKET black leather Size 42, $60.obo, (650)290-1960 NATURAL GRAVITY Water System creating Fresh Clear Water for any use $99 650 619-9203 NEW LIVING Yoga Tape for Beginners $8. 650-578-8306 NICHOLAS SPARKS Hardback Books 2 @ $3.00 each. (650)341-1861 PACHIRA PLANT 3ft. H. (Money plant) with decorative Pot $30. (650)592-2648 PERSIAN KLIN CARPET - 66x39, pink and burgandy, good condition, $100., (650)867-2720 PICTORIAL WORLD $80/all (650)345-5502 History Books
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310 Misc. For Sale
STUART WOODS Hardback Books 2 @ $3.00 each. (650)341-1861 TIRE CHAINS - brand new, in box, never used, multiple tire sizes, $25., (650)5941494 TWO GREEN/BLACK Metal Bar Chairs Heavy Style Used For Plant Holders $10 each 650-873-8167 VASE WITH flowers 2 piece good for the Holidays $25 650 867-2720 VERIZON CAR charger, still in sealed factory package, $10, 650-595-3933 VIDEO CENTER 38 inches H 21 inches W still in box $45., (408)249-3858 VINTAGE DENIM, DARK Fabric Large Pieces and Light Denim Bolt, up to $7 a yard 650-873-8167 WALGREENS BRAND Water Pitcher Royal Blue Top 2 Quart New in Box $10 Ea use all brand Filters 650-873-8167 WALKER - never used, $85., (415)239-9063 WALKER. INVACARE 6291-3f, dual release walker. Fixed 3" wheels & glider tips. Adj height for patients 5'3 thru 6'4. Brand new. $50. (650)594-1494 WALKER. INVACARE 6291-3f, dual release walker. Fixed 3" wheels & glider tips. Brand new. $50. (650)594-1494 WEBBER BBQ 18" With starter column & cover excellent condition $50, SOLD
312 Pets & Animals

BIRD CAGE 14x14x8 ecellent condition $25 Daly City, (650)755-9833
316 Clothes
322 Garage Sales
BRUGMANSIA TREE large growth and in pot, $50., (650)871-7200 CANDLE HOLDER with angel design, tall, gold, includes candle. Purchased for $100, now $30. (650)345-1111 CHERRY MAPLE Headboard, Footboard only, Full $50. New Maple, Oak cabinet doors $10/ea 650-873-8167 CRAFTMENS 15 GALLON WET DRYVAC with variable speeds and all the attachments, $40., (650)593-7553 DOOM (3) computer games $15/each 2 total, (650)367-8949 DUFFEL BAGS - 1 Large Duffel Bag ,1 Xtra Lg. Duffel w Wheels, 1 Leather week-ender Satchel, All 3 at $75., (650)871-7211 DUFFEL BAGS - 1 Large Duffel Bag ,1 Xtra Lg. Duffel w Wheels, 1 Leather week-ender Satchel, All 3 at $75., (650)871-7211 ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER good condition $50., (650)878-9542 ELVIS PRESLEY poster book $20. (650)692-3260 FLORAL painting, artist signed 14.75x12.75 solid wood frame w/attached wire hanger, $35 (650)347-5104 FRAMED PAINTING - Girl picking daisies, green & white, 22x26, $50., (650)592-2648 GAME "BEAT THE EXPERTS" never used $8., (408)249-3858 GAZEBO SUPPORTS/ Garden Trellis Black Metal Four Supports w/Planter Holders About 10 tall $30. 650-873-8167 GEORGE Magazines, 30, all intact $50/all OBO. (650)574-3229, Foster City GM CODE reader '82-'95 - SOLD! HARLEY DAVIDSON black phone perfect condition $55 650 867-2720 JANET EVANOVICH (4) hardback books $3/each (8) paperback books $1/each 650-341-1861
315 Wanted to Buy GO GREEN! We Buy GOLD You Get The $ Green $
Millbrae Jewelers Est. 1957 400 Broadway - Millbrae
NANCY'S TAILORING & BOUTIQUE Custom Made & Alterations 889 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA 94070 650-622-9439
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316 Clothes
3 BAGS of women's clothes - Sizes 912, $30., (650)525-1410 47 MENS shirt, T-shirts, short/ long sleeves. Sleeveless workout polos, casual, dress shirts $93 all. (650)347-5104 49ER SWEATSHIRT with hood size 8 extra large $100 obo. (650)346-9992 BLACK Leather pants Mrs. size made in France size 40 $99. (650)558-1975 BLACK LEATHER tap shoes 9M great condition $99. (650)558-1975 BOOTS - purple leather, size 8, ankle length, $50.obo, (650)592-9141 EUROPEAN STYLE nubek leather ladies winter coat - tan colored with green lapel & hoodie, $100., (650)888-0129
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Retro, Vintage Inspired womens clothing, shoes & accessories. Mens shirts, gift items, fun novelties, yoga wear & much more 414 Main St., HALF MOON BAY, CA (650)726-3626 11-6 Daily 12-5 Sundays. Closed Tuesday
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317 Building Materials

WHITE STORM/SCREEN door. Size is 35 1/4" x 79 1/4". Asking $75.00. Call (650)341-1861
335 Rugs
311 Musical Instruments

2 ORGANS, antique tramp, $500 for both. (650)342-4537 3 ACCORDIONS $110/ea. 1 Small Accordion $82. 2 Organs $100/ea (650)376-3762. ELECTRIC STARCASTER Guitar black&white with small amplifier $75. 650-358-0421 PIANO VINTAGE - Upright, Davis & Sons, just tuned, $600., (650)678-9007
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A Place For Fine Hats Sharon Heights
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318 Sports Equipment

"EVERLAST FOR HER" Machine to help lose weight $40., (650)368-3037 13 ASSORTED GOLF CLUBS- Good Quality $3.50 each. Call (650) 349-6059. BASKETBALL RIM, net & backboard $35/all 650-345-7132 Leave message. DARTBOARD - New, regulation 18 dimeter, Halex brand with mounting hardware and 6 brass darts, $16., (650)6817358 GOLF BALLS (325) $65 (650)341-5347 GOLF CLUBS - Complete set of mens golf clubs with bag. Like new, $100., (650)593-7553 MORRELL TODD Richards 75 Snowboard (Good Condition) with Burton Boots (size 6 1/2) - $50. 650-766-9553 TENNIS RACKET oversize with cover and 3 Wilson Balls $25 (650)692-3260 TOBOGGAN CLASSIC all wood 4 seater excellent condition $50 OBO (650)345-5446 TOTAL GYM PRO - Valuable home fitness equipment, complete body workout, with simplicity & flexibility, easy storage, excellent condition, $98., SOLD WATER SKI'S - Gold cup by AMFA Voit $40., (650)574-4586 YOUTH GOLF Bag great condition with six clubs putter, drivers and accessories $65. 650-358-0421
SF GREETING Cards (300 w/envelopes) factory sealed $20. (650)207-2712 SHEEP SKIN COAT - excellent condition small to med. size very thick. $35. SOLD SHOWER POOR custom made 48 x 69 $70 (650)692-3260 SONY PROJECTION TV Good condtion, w/ Remote, Black $100 (650)345-1111
650-854-8030
GENUINE OAKELY Sunglasses, M frame and Plutonite lenses with drawstring bag, $65 650-595-3933 LADIES DOWN jacket light yellow with dark brown lining $35. (650)868-0436 LADIES JACKET size 3x 70% wool 30% nylon never worn $50. (650)592-2648 LADIES ROYAL blue rain coat with zippered flannel plaid liner size 12 RWC $15. (650)868-0436 LANE BRYANT assorted clothing. Sizes 2x-3x. 22-23, $5-$10/ea., brand new with tags. (650)290-1960 MANS SUEDE-LIKE jacket, New, XXLg. $25. 650 871-7211 MEN'S SUIT almost new $25. 650-573-6981 MENS CASUAL Dress slacks 2 pairs khaki 34Wx32L, 36Wx32L 2 pairs black 32WX32L, 34Wx30L $35 (650)347-5104 NEW BROWN LEATHER JACKET- XL $25., 650-364-0902 NEW NIKE SB Skunks & Freddy Kruegers Various Sizes $100 415-735-6669 Brown.
Oriental Rugs
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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle

Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis
ACROSS 1 Trojan Horse, for example 5 Move a muscle 9 G sharp equivalent 14 iPhone downloads 15 Grab hold of 16 Doctrine 17 Open-handed hit 18 Feels sorry about 19 Intoxicating, as wine 20 Notable 1900s anti-alcohol demonstrator 23 Try 24 Garden hose feature 28 Car dealers deal 29 Rotisserie rod 32 Divine Secrets of the __ Sisterhood 33 __-mo replay 35 Leeds lavs 37 Hoopsters target 38 The boondocks 41 60s chic 43 Acted like 44 Check out 45 Sandler of Grown Ups 47 Civil rights pioneer Parks 49 Novelist Puzo 53 Piglet pal 55 Final part 57 General situation 60 Ancient Mexican 63 Scott of Charles in Charge 64 Mosque official 65 Group helping the sheriff 66 Just doing my best 67 Crumbly cheese 68 Horn sounds 69 Ball-bearing pegs 70 Genesis locale DOWN 1 Mischief-maker 2 Studying into the wee hours, say 3 Ancient Athens rival 4 Trattoria brew 5 Throat problem 6 Razzes 7 Furniture chain founded in Sweden 8 Put ones feet up 9 Cold outburst? 10 Extreme agitation 11 Grassy expanse 12 Go on to say 13 Gift under a tree, often 21 Marcos who collected shoes 22 Emulate the Gregorians 25 Like the Marx Brothers 26 Corrosive stuff 27 Have a bite 30 Moves with effort 31 Letters of obligation 34 Fish hawk 36 Totally stump 38 Aussie greeting 39 Corp. bigwig 40 Its not fiction or fantasy 41 Fannie __ 42 Emotional verse 46 Harass 48 Garb 50 Widened, as a hole 51 Present from birth 52 Extra one whos out 54 Oft-timed contests 56 Seagoing attention getters 58 Memorial news item 59 Kismet 60 Suitable 61 Petting place 62 Chinese menu general
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WOOL AREA RUG - Multi-green colors, 5 X 7, $65. obo, (650)290-1960
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335 Garden Equipment

(GALVANIZED planter with boxed liners 94 x 10 x 9. Two available, $20/all, (415)346-6038 BAMBOO poles 6 to 8 Ft, 30. $15/all, (415)346-6038 FLOWER POTS many size (50 pieces) $15/all, (415)346-6038 POTTED PLANTS (7) $5/each 650-207-0897 TABLE - for plant, $25., perfect condition, (650)345-1111
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340 Camera & Photo Equip.

SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-T-50 - 7.2 MP digital camera (black) with case, $175., (650)208-5598 VINTAGE SUPER 8MM CAMERA - Bell & Howell, includes custom carrying case, $50., (650)594-1494
345 Medical Equipment

SIEMEN GERMAN made Hearing aid, Never used $99., Bobby (415) 239-5651
379 Open Houses
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380 Real Estate Services HOMES & PROPERTIES

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420 Recreation Property
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INVESTMENT PROPERTIES 2 Parcels, 2.5 Acres ea Flat & Buildable w/Elct & Roads Price Lowered to $40K Terms from $79
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12/05/11
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440 Apartments
BELMONT - prime, quiet location, view, 1 bedroom $1495, 2 bedrooms $1850. New carpets, new granite counters, dishwasher, balcony, covered carports, storage, pool, no pets. (650) 592-1271
Monday Dec. 5, 2011

620 Automobiles 625 Classic Cars
PLYMOUTH 72 CUDA - Runs and drives good, needs body, interior and paint, $12k obo, serious inquiries only. (650)873-8623 PLYMOUTH 87 Reliant, Immaculate in/out, Runs Great, Garaged. SOLD!
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2001 Ford Mustang Conv, automatic, loaded, #11145, $5,950. 1999 BMW 328I Conv., 2 dr., extra clean, must see, #11144, $6,995. 2001 Ford Focus ZST, 4 dr., automatic, leather, #11143, $4,950. 2007 Chevrolet Ave05, 4 dr., auto., gas saver, #11141, $6,950 2003 Toyota Sienna, loaded, family van, #11135, $7,850. 2004 Nissan Sentra, automatic, loaded, gas saver, #11136, $6,850.
470 Rooms
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635 Vans
EMERGENCY LIVING RV. 73 GMC Van, Runs good, $2,850. Will finance, small downpayment. Call for appointments. (650)364-1374 NISSAN 01 Quest - GLE, leather seats, sun roof, TV/DVR equipment. Looks new, $15,500. (650)219-6008
670 Auto Service HILLSDALE CAR CARE

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670 Auto Parts

2 SNOW/CABLE chains good condition fits 13-15 inch rims $10/both San Bruno 650-588-1946 CAMPER/TRAILER/TRUCK OUTSIDE backup mirror 8 diameter fixture. $30. 650-588-1946 CARGO COVER, (black) for Acura MDX $75. 415-516-7060 DENALI WHEELS - 17 inches, near new, 265-70-R17, complete fit GMC 6 lug wheels, $400. all, (650)222-2363 FORD 73 Maverick/Mercury GT Comet, Drive Train 302 V8, C4 Auto Trans. Complete, needs assembly, includes radiator and drive line, call for details, $1250., (650)726-9733. HONDA CIVIC FRONT SEAT Gray Color. Excellent Condition $90. San Bruno. 415-999-4947 TRUCK RADIATOR - fits older Ford, never used, $100., (650)504-3621
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640 Motorcycles/Scooters
BMW 03 F650 GS, $3899 OBO. Call 650-995-0003 HARLEY DAVIDSON 83 Shovelhead special construction, 1340 ccs, Awesome!, $5,950/obo. Rob (415)602-4535. HONDA 79 CBX 1000cc 6 Cylinder, Not runnig. Has 2012 Registration. $4000 Firm. Leave Messages: (650)343-9732
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645 Boats
BANSHEE SAILBOAT - 13 ft. with extras, $750., (650)343-6563
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MERCEDES 03 C230K Coupe - 52K miles, $12,000 for more info call (650)576-1285 MERCEDES 05 C-230 66k mi. Sliver, 1 owner, excellent condition, $14,000 obo (650)799-1033 MERCEDES 06 C230 - 6 cylinder, navy blue, 60K miles, 2 year warranty, $18,000, (650)455-7461
PLEASURE BOAT, 15ft., 50 horsepower Mercury, $1,300.obo (650)368-2170 PROSPORT 97 - 17 ft. CC 80 Yamaha Pacific, loaded, like new, $9,500 or trade, (650)583-7946.
672 Auto Stereos
DONATE YOUR CAR Tax Deduction, We do the Paperwork, Free Pickup, Running or Not - in most cases. Help yourself and the Polly Klaas Foundation. Call (800)380-5257. Wanted 62-75 Chevrolets Novas, running or not Parts collection etc. So clean out that garage Give me a call Joe 650 342-2483
655 Trailers
ROYAL 86 International 5th wheel 1 pullout 40ft. originally $12K, SOLD!
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670 Auto Service
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CADILAC 93 Brougham 350 Chevy 237k miles, new radials, paint, one owner, 35 mpg. $2,800 OBO (650)481-5296 CADILLAC 85 Sedan DeVille - 84K miles, great condition inside & outside, SOLD! CHEVY HHR 08 - Grey, spunky car loaded, even seat warmers, $9,500. (408)807-6529. HONDA 10 ACCORD LX - 4 door sedan, low miles, $19K, (650)573-6981 INFINITI 94 Q45 - Service records included. Black & tan, Garaged, $5,500 obo, (650)740-1743
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625 Classic Cars

DATSUN 72 - 240Z with Chevy 350, automatic, custom, $5800 or trade. (650)588-9196 NISSAN 87 Centura - Two door, manual, stick shift, 150K miles. Clean title, good body, $1,250., (415)505-3908
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Decks & Fences
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Hauling
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MORALES
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Hauling
(650)385-1402
Lic#36267
Call Mike the Painter
(650)271-1320
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for all your electrical needs
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Painting
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Tile
(650)740-8602
RDS HOME REPAIRS
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Call Joe (650)722-3925
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Lic. 957975
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(650)573-9734
www.rdshomerepairs.com
Mario Cubias (650)784-3079

Notices
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Specializing in Any Size Projects
ROBS HAULING
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(650)556-9780
(650)201-6854
(650)995-3064
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Lic #514269
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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AARP AUTO INSURANCE
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1121 Laurel St., San Carlos
(650)692-4281
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425 Marina Blvd., SSF
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ST JAMES GATE
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www.goughinsurance.com
SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE
(650) 637-9257
1500 El Camino Real Belmont, CA 94002
BRUNCH
2608 S. El Camino Real & 25th Ave., San Mateo
(650) 903-2200
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(650)342-7744
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401 E. 3rd Ave. @ S. Railroad
San Mateo 94401
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www.revivmedspa.com 31 S. El Camino Real Millbrae
SUNSHINE CAFE
Breakfast Lunch Dinner 1750 El Camino Real San Mateo (Borel Square)
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John Bowman (650)525-9180

CA Lic #0E08395
Real Estate Services
(650) 347-7888 GULLIVERS RESTAURANT

Early Bird Special Prime Rib Complete Dinner Mon-Thu
1699 Old Bayshore Blvd. Burlingame
(650)697-3339
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Massage Therapy Jewelers
MITA KAPADIA
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(650)357-8383
THE AMERICAN BULL
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KUPFER JEWELRY We Buy Coins, Jewelry, Watches, Platinum, & Diamonds.

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650-454-6594
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(650)556-9888
1819 El Camino, in Burlingame Plaza
GRAND OPENING! ASIAN MASSAGE

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(650)652-4908
Fitness
Angel Spa
667 El Camino Real, Redwood City
AFFORDABLE
24-hour Assisted Living Care located in Burlingame
680 E. 3rd Ave & Delaware
(650)548-1100
(650) 347-7007
(650)363-8806
7 days a week, 9:30am-9:30pm
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FREE Consultation for Laser Treatment
JACKS RESTAURANT
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 1050 Admiral Ct., #A San Bruno
DOJO USA
World Training Center
Martial Arts & Tae Bo Training
(650)347-0761
Dr. Richard Woo, DPM 400 S. El Camino Real San Mateo
MAYERS JEWELERS
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Watch Battery Replacement $9.00 Most Watches. Must present ad.
GRAND OPENING!
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www.dojousa.net
731 Kains Ave, San Bruno
(650)589-2222
JacksRestaurants.com
1205 Capuchino Ave. Burlingame
(650)589-9148
(650)558-1199
SUNFLOWER MASSAGE
Grand Opening! $10. Off 1-Hour Session!
(650)692-0600
Lic.#4105088251/ 415600633
1482 Laurel St. San Carlos

(Behind Trader Joes) Open 7 Days/Week, 10am-10pm
Jewelry & Watch Repair 2323 Broadway Redwood City
(650)508-8758
(650)364-4030
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TRANQUIL MASSAGE
951 Old County Road Suite 1 Belmont 650-654-2829 Needlework
LASTING IMPRESSIONS ARE OUR FIRST PRIORITY
Cypress Lawn 1370 El Camino Real Colma (650)755-0580 www.cypresslawn.com
LEGAL DOCUMENTS
Affordable non-attorney document preparation service Registered & Bonded Divorces, Living Trusts, Corporations, Notary Public
(650)574-2087
legaldocumentsplus.com
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747 Bermuda Dr., San Mateo
STERLING COURT Active Independent & Assisted Living Tours 10AM-4PM 2 BR,1BR & Studio Luxury Rental Units w/ Full Kitchens 650-344-8200(bold) 850 N. El Camino Real San Mateo sterlingcourt.com
(650)571-9999
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$1.00 .......... $100 & Up............................. $150 to $7,500 $2.50 .......... $175 & Up............................. $200 to $5,000 $3.00 .......... $350 & Up........................... $1000 to $7,500 $5.00 .......... $325 & Up............................. $400 to $8,000 $10.00 ........ $700 & Up........................... $760 to $10,000 $20.00 ...... $1400 & Up......................... $1580 to $10,000
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We buy all coins for their collector value.
Dimes ..................... $1.60 & up ..................................... $$ Quarter .................... $4.00 & up .................................... $$ Halves..................... $8.00 & up .................................... $$ Dollars .................. $19.00 & up ..................................... $$
Foreign Coins
Paying more for proof coins!
Note: We also buy foreign gold coins. All prices are subject to market uctuation We especially need large quantities of old silver dollars paying more for rare dates! Do not clean coins. Note: We also buy foreign silver coins. All prices are subject to market uctuation.
301 Broadway, Millbrae (650) 697-6570 Monday - Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-2pm www.NumisInternational.com

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Forecasters predict another round of troubling winds STATE PAGE 6

FIRST-CLASS MAIL TO SLOW

Monday Dec. 5, 2011 Vol XII, Edition 94

Drive-in office development returns

See OFFICE, Page 20

Mobile dental clinic to help the homeless

1,000,000 miles w/o an accident

See DRIVE, Page 20

See CLINIC, Page 20

Monday Dec. 5, 2011

FOR THE RECORD

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Thought for the Day

This Day in History

KORE CHAN/DAILY JOURNAL

In other news ...

Football great Jim Plunkett is 64.

Comedian Margaret Cho is 43.

Singer Keri Hilson is 29.

Local Weather Forecast

Dec. 3 Super Lotto Plus

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Monday Dec. 5, 2011

Stanley Hiller and the Hiller Museum

Bicyclist killed on Highway 101

More than 1,300 without power in Santa Cruz

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SAN MATEO COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM

The Hiller Hornet.

See HISTORY, Page 19

Monday Dec. 5, 2011

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Arent You Curious? Stop by and check out our

2 Bedroom 1 Bedroom and Studio Apartments

Active Independent & Assisted Living

850 N. El Camino Real, S.M. 650-344-8200

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Monday Dec. 5, 2011

Occupy Santa Cruz cleared

Report: Ousted LA housing chief got $1.2 million

Two shot at Burger King in Redwood City

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We guarantee the most competitive rates

How Trees Benet Our Health While Absorbing Air Pollutants

Monday Dec. 5, 2011

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Another round of winds predicted

Programmers make time to rhyme in Silicon Valley

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Cover $5 9:00pm till Midnight Starts at 9:30pm - 2:00am

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Monday Dec. 5, 2011

Obama defends American faith

GOP rivals hope to court Cain supporters

Tiny church awaiting Supreme Court decision

Postwar Marines: smaller,less focused on land war

Feds: bluen tuna probably OK after BP oil spill

Attn: MEDICARE Enrollees

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