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WORTH HAVING
FURLOUGHS UPHELD
COURT HANDS GOVERNOR UNANIMOUS DECISION,SAYS HE CAN
FORCE EMPLOYEES TO TAKE UNPAID LEAVE
TOYOTA: MOST
RECALLS FIXED
HEALTH PAGE 20 STATE PAGE 7 BUSINESS PAGE 10
HSR:Phasing
impractical
on Peninsula
Caltrain touted approach
for underground solutions “Under a phased approach, subse-
By Bill Silverfarb
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF quent construction of the more con-
troversial elements of the full build-
Building a high-speed train sys- out could be deferred, subject to
tem on the Peninsula in phases demonstrated need and further
makes “no financial sense,” environmental review,”
ANDREW SCHEINER/DAILY JOURNAL according to a letter sent to Scanlon wrote in a Sept. 1
San Francisco Giants players Madison Bumgarner, Aaron Rowand, Matt Cain and Freddy Sanchez take a lap Caltrain by the California letter to rail authority
around AT&T Park Sunday to thank fans and celebrate the team’s victory on the last day of the regular season High-Speed Rail Chief Executive Officer
to clinch the National League West title over the San Diego Padres. Authority Sept. 28. Roelof van Ark.
Mike Scanlon, the But a return letter from
I
guess David didn’t watch the field and choosing instead to project could be phased so it results Caltrain had used Scanlon’s letter
Inside as a way to calm leaders in two
game on Sunday. David, who dugout, along refer to any game in more desirable alternatives, such
kindly gave up his seat for my with manage- Giants reach after the regular as trenching in Burlingame and San
wife on the return Caltrain trip from ment and sup- playoffs season as “shlmay- Mateo.
without See HSR Page 23
the San Francisco Giants game port staff of a superstar
offs.” And that’s a
Friday, said he can’t watch the YOUR San good thing.
Giants play, because every time he
does, they lose. It got to the point
that his own mother called him
Francisco
Giants.
Countless
See page 13
Fathers who
haven’t talked to
their sons for months will call
County gets $2 million
Friday night and asked if he was times there are before the last game of the season,
watching the game that the Giants
would eventually lose. He was, and
they did. But he said he wouldn’t
instances in
which fans,
who have
absolutely nothing to do with the
the one in which the Giants had a
chance to reach a goal they hadn’t
reached for seven years. People
wearing Giants hats or colors will
grant for mental health
By Michelle Durand falling victim to preventable condi-
watch for the rest of the weekend. I
suspect that he watched at least part game, believe it is their behavior have a topic of conversation and a DAILY JOURNAL STAFF tions.
of the game Saturday and finally that has a direct impact on what reason to get excited. People on People with mental illnesses die
decided it would be best if he happens on that perfectly groomed trains will talk to each other when, San Mateo County will use a $2 25 years earlier than the rest of the
stayed away Sunday. And I, along patch of green. Some people wear in normal circumstances, the shared million federal grant to meld population and three of five deaths
with millions of other Giants fans rally hats, some can’t watch certain train experience is one of casual together mental and physical in that group stem from health prob-
centered in the Bay Area, have him innings at home, some have a lucky glances and muted conversation. health services, trying to help lems like asthma, heart disease and
to thank. shirt or hat they wear for big games approximately 600 residents on
Well, him and the 40 guys on the or can’t say the word “playoffs” See GIANTS, Page 9 anti-psychotic medication from See GRANT, Page 23
2 Tuesday • Oct. 5, 2010 FOR THE RECORD THE DAILY JOURNAL
South City schools tab Chevron for solar power project City on Nov. 10, Burlingame on Nov. 17,
Hillsborough on Nov. 30, the West Bay
Sanitary District on Dec. 1, unincorporated
By Heather Murtagh month, is passed. Some of the funds are meeting in one week on the topic, the board San Mateo County on Dec. 2 and Atherton
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF already earmarked for an estimated $16 mil- decided 4-1, with Trustee Shirlee Hoch on Dec. 6.
lion solar project aimed at saving the district abstaining, to give the design contract to Details on meeting times and locations
How solar energy will be implemented by $500,000 to $1 million annually over the next Chevron. are available at www.RethinkWaste.org
South San Francisco schools is a $35,000 task 25 years. Initial savings includes rebates from “I think the Chevron proposal is the best
district officials awarded to Chevron during a the state. To be sure the district is poised to financial proposal the district could make at COUNTY GOVERNMENT
the time,” said Trustee Phil Weise.
special meeting Monday afternoon. receive the largest rebate and ready to get • The Board of Supervisors will hold a
Hoch was less comfortable with the deci-
Solar energy will only be captured at South started should Measure J pass, the board day-long budgeting workshop in which they
sion. Both Chevron Energy Solutions and
San Francisco schools if Measure J, a $162 began discussing design contracts for that por- discuss with officials and department heads
million bond measure before voters next tion of the bond projects. During the second See SOLAR, Page 31 different ways of allocating resources
through a new model called “Budgeting for
us before,” Tom said. Outcomes.” The method is expected to help
Diverse group of poll workers Local brief Roughly 530 high students have signed up the county reduce its structural deficit and
begin election day training manage San Mateo’s 349 voting precincts are to take part in the county’s high school poll budget in a way that is cost effective, meet
In preparation for the upcoming Election worker program. The program visits about 20 mandates and protects services.
retirees; others are high school students par- The board meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct.
Day, classes began in San Mateo County yes- ticipating in a student poll worker program. campuses throughout the county and recruits
terday to train more than 1,800 election offi- students ages 16 and older to help man polling 5 in Board Chambers, 400 County
Most have worked at the polls before, Government Center, Redwood City. At 1:30
cers to manage the county’s polling stations Elections Manager David Tom said. stations.
on Nov. 2. It is a good way get young people involved p.m., the session moves to Room 101, 455
“I think around 85 percent of our regular County Government Center, Redwood City.
Many of the elections officers recruited to poll workers come back and have worked for in the democratic process, Tom said.
6 Tuesday • Oct. 5, 2010 LOCAL/STATE THE DAILY JOURNAL
Pedestrian killed
S
dent meet high school graduation require-
Around the Bay ummit Preparatory Charter High
School and Everest Public High ments and college general education require-
on Caltrain tracks School two public, tuition-free, char- ments.
A pedestrian was killed Monday evening on Fast-food freebie ban ter high schools in Redwood City, which The students are “high-potential” students
the Caltrain tracks in San Bruno, a spokes- gets OK in San Francisco strive to provide students with a small and per- who prefer not to attend a traditional high
woman said. sonalized educational experience with guaran- school campus. Students demonstrate the
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco law-
A southbound Union Pacific freight train hit teed college preparation in a physically and potential maturity to cope with the freedom of
makers have given preliminary approval to a
the person at about 7:25 p.m. on the tracks at emotionally safe environment, are inviting the college environment. Recent Middle
law that would prohibit fast-food restaurants
San Bruno Avenue, Caltrain spokeswoman potential parents and students to learn more College graduates are attending colleges such
from putting toys in children’s meals unless
Christine Dunn said. about their schools and the admission process as the University of California at Berkeley,
they include fruits and vegetables and don’t University of California at San Diego,
The pedestrian was trespassing on the have too many unhealthy calories. at their upcoming open houses: 7 p.m.
tracks, Dunn said. Wednesday, Oct. 6; 7 University of California at
A committee of the San Francisco Board of Irvine, San Jose State, San
Trains were delayed about 30 minutes after Supervisors voted 3-0 Monday to pass the p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9; 7
the incident, Dunn said. p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7; Francisco State and MIT.
proposed ordinance on to the full board. Students are recommend-
and 10 a.m. Saturday,
Feb. 12. All open houses ed for admission by parents,
will be held at Summit, teachers, guidance coun-
890 Broadway in selors and administrators.
Redwood City. For Other application proce-
more information visit dures include student test-
www.summitprep.net ing for reading and writing,
and everestphs.org. an informational meeting
*** with parents/guardians and
A giant garage sale, interviews with students
benefiting Odyssey and parents/guardians.
Middle School, will be For more information
held from 9 a.m. to 2 contact Principal Greg
p.m. Saturday Oct. 9 at Quigley at 574-6101 or
the school, 201 Polhemus Road (cross street middlecollege@smuhsd.org. Information is
Crystal Springs Road), in San Mateo. Early also available at
birds can come early from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/middlecollege.
for $10. ***
Many items will be for sale including: All eight Carlmont High School choirs
antique furniture, collectible arts, designer will sing some of Broadway’s most iconic
and vintage clothes, Halloween costumes, hol- music as well as music from some of the
iday decorations, jewelry, housewares, com- hottest musicals, past and present, during
puter software, toys, clothing for all ages, “NYC: A Tribute to Broadway and New
children’s bikes, new roller blades, sports York.” Shows are 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14
equipment, small and new appliances, treas- and Friday, Oct. 15 at the Carlmont
ures galore and more. Performing Arts Center, 1400 Alameda de
*** las Pulgas in Belmont. Tickets are $25.
San Mateo Middle College High School, Proceeds benefit the award-winning Carlmont
an alternative education program for San choral program. Tickets can be purchased at
Mateo Union High School District juniors the door or online at www.carlmontperformin-
and seniors, is accepting applications for garts.com.
Spring 2011. The application deadline is Oct.
27.
Middle College, located at the College of Class notes is a twice weekly column dedicated to
San Mateo, includes 60 students, who take a school news. It is compiled by education reporter
combination of high school and college class- Heather Murtagh. You can contact her at (650) 344-
es. These classes are intended to help the stu- 5200, ext. 105 or at heather@smdailyjournal.com.
THE DAILY JOURNAL LOCAL/STATE/NATION Tuesday • Oct. 5, 2010 7
Governor’s furlough order upheld GOP spending $2 million
By Don Thompson
and Paul Elias
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
in California Senate race
By Kevin Freking Fiorina is the
SACRAMENTO — The THE ASSOCIATED PRESS former CEO of
California Supreme Court’s ruling Hewlett-Packard.
Monday upholding Gov. Arnold WASHINGTON — Republicans Her campaign is
Schwarzenegger’s order to furlough moved up a $2 million investment in also spending an
state workers ends an 18-month California’s U.S. Senate race after undisclosed
budget distraction and puts more recent polls showed Democratic Sen. amount on the
pressure on public employee unions Barbara Boxer opening up a lead over same ad cam-
to negotiate benefit rollbacks with GOP rival Carly Fiorina. paign. In the pri-
the administration. mary, Fiorina
The money from the National Barbara Boxer spent $5.5 mil-
The high court handed the gover- Republican Senatorial Committee is
nor a unanimous decision, saying lion of her own
going to a statewide television ad money on the
he could force employees to take campaign that tries to link excessive
unpaid leave because the state race.
government spending to economic The GOP com-
Legislature gave him that authority woes in California. The ad plays to
when it approved the 2009 budget mittee had previ-
voter sentiment about many incum- ously disclosed
bill. bents and notes that Boxer has held
REUTERS that it was reserv-
Legislative leaders are now push- federal office for 28 years.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, center, leaves after speaking at a memorial ing air time in
ing the unions to accept conces- “We can change this, but only if we California for the
sions on pension and other benefits service for Tony Curtis at the Palm Mortuary and Cemetery in Henderson,Nev.
change the people we send to final week of the
as part of a 2010 budget agreement February 2009. He later expanded it very difficult decisions in response Washington,” the ad states. Carly Fiorina campaign.
scheduled for a vote by lawmakers to three days a month, which has to the worldwide economic col-
as soon as Thursday. translated to a pay cut of roughly 14 lapse, including furloughs for state
Schwarzenegger has demanded percent for government employees. workers and line-item vetoes to Green building Local brief
the concessions as a condition of Schwarzenegger said the move balance our budget,” award nominations due nomic prosperity. Self-nominees are
signing the budget aimed at closing was intended to save money as Schwarzenegger, a Republican,
Sustainable San Mateo County is accepted and nominations are due 5
a $19 billion deficit. California faced a severe budget said in a statement after the court
currently accepting nominations for p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1.
Schwarzenegger implemented the crisis. His order prompted the filing rulings. “These decisions were
its 12th annual Sustainability and Green building awards — co-
two-day-a-month furloughs for of more than two dozen lawsuits. absolutely necessary to keep our Green Building Awards which rec-
more than 200,000 state workers in “As governor, I have had to make state functioning.” sponsored by San Mateo County,
ognize businesses, community RecycleWorks and the American
groups and individuals with an out- Institute of Architects — recognize
Obama promotes clean energy;GOP hits Dem spending standing commitment to one or
more of the Three E’s: economy,
projects that promote green, sustain-
able design and construction.
By Erica Werner The president used his weekly back to the days when promising environment and social equity. Nominations are due 3 p.m.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS radio and Internet address Saturday, industries got set up overseas. Or we Sustainable San Mateo County is Wednesday, Dec. 1.
a month away from congressional can go after new jobs in growing a non profit group focused on Nomination criteria for both,
WASHINGTON — Wind, solar elections, to charge Republicans industries. And we can spur innova- improving the region through sus-
nomination forms and more infor-
with wanting to scrap incentives for tion and help make our economy tainability. To date, 50 awards have
and other clean energy technologies mation about Sustainable San
such projects. more competitive.” been given by it and hundreds more
produce jobs and are essential for “That’s what’s at stake in this Mateo County are available at
Part of the House GOP’s recently nominees named.
the country’s environment and debate,” the president said. “We can Sustainability nominees will be www.sustainablesanmateo.org.
economy, President Barack Obama go back to the failed energy policies released “Pledge to America” calls evaluated by using SSMC’s basic The 2011 awards will be handed
said in promoting his administra- that profited the oil companies but for freezing spending from last sustainability criteria of environ- out March 10 at the South San
tion’s efforts. weakened our country. We can go year’s stimulus bill. mental health, social equity and eco- Francisco Conference Center.
8 Tuesday • Oct. 5, 2010 LOCAL THE DAILY JOURNAL
T
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passed by Congress and county’s imple- For all new form. Tel: 344-5200
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people suffering from some combi- Board of ten after mid- most complex tasks the federal San Mateo 94402
nation of illness, frustration with a Supervisors September: government has ever undertaken.
capricious health insurance indus- Carole Groom formed the Adrienne • Young adults But a system that leaves 47 million Newsroom
try and sticker shock over skyrock- Community Tissier are eligible to lacking coverage and millions more E-mail: news@smdailyjournal.com
eting health care costs. Between Health Reform Advocacy remain on their on the brink of financial collapse is Fax: 344-5298
now and 2014 when it’s fully Committee (CHRAC). Made up of parents’ policies until age 26. a system that needs recalibrating.
implemented, the new health care a diverse group of community rep- • Children cannot be denied cov- The new law is not perfect and key
Letters to the Editor
law will expand health coverage to resentatives, CHRAC’s mission is erage on the basis of pre-existing issues remain unresolved, but in should be no longer than 250 words.
32 million Americans currently to educate and inform the public conditions. time it will result in a more equi-
without it (65,000 of whom reside about the new law and identify • Individuals can no longer be table health care system that con- Perspective Columns
in San Mateo County), give valu- funding opportunities to expand denied coverage retroactively due tains costs and makes us all health- should be no longer than 600 words.
able consumer protections to peo- health coverage to residents who to errors in their applications; and ier. The Community Health Reform
ple covered by private insurance are without it — either because of • A long list of preventive servic- Advocacy Committee is working • Illegibly handwritten letters and
and reduce the federal deficit by an the length of time it will take to es, including Pap smears and mam- diligently to ensure the new law anonymous letters will not be accepted.
estimated $100 billion over the fully implement the law or because mograms, must be provided at no optimally benefits all residents of
its provisions will not apply to out-of-pocket cost to policyholders. San Mateo County. • Please include a city of residence and
next decade. Despite these signifi- phone number where we can reach you.
cant benefits the new law remains them. In addition, the California Pre-
unpopular with the public, with a Some important provisions of the Existing Condition Insurance Plan Carole Groom and Adrienne Tissier • E-mailed documents are preferred. No
recent Associated Press poll show- new law took effect recently that (PCIP) will soon provide coverage are members of the San Mateo attachments please.
ing only 41 percent in support should help allay some of the pub- at subsidized rates to Californians
who have previously been denied County Board of Supervisors and
compared to 46 percent opposed. lic’s concerns about health reform. • Letter writers are limited to two
They include important steps to insurance due to pre-existing con- serve on its Community Health submissions a month.
No doubt part of the reason for
curb abusive insurance industry ditions. Residents interested in Reform Advocacy Committee.
the law’s unpopularity stems from Opinions expressed in letters, columns and
a lack of information about its pro- practices and an expansion of cov- learning more about the new law
perspectives are those of the individual
writer and do not necessarily represent the
views of the Daily Journal staff.
our education system. The federal their means. It’s about time those Senior Reporter
on-red” turns should be restricted Editor, in Sacramento do the same. Join Michelle Durand
where police would deem it appro- government has taken it upon It is vital that the citizens of me in supporting and passing Reporters
priate to prevent car-pedestrian themselves to set standards across California support and pass Emanuel Lee, Heather Murtagh, Bill Silverfarb
Proposition 22. Your quality of life
crashes. It is very common for the country. Again, the federal gov- Proposition 22 on this November’s depends on it. Senior Correspondent: Events
motorists when turning right at a ernment is taking from the states ballot. The taking of local funds by Susan E. Cohn
traffic light to just look to the left the standards that children have to our legislators has had a devastat-
Business Staff
for oncoming vehicles before exe- accomplish and tying it to ing effect on our cities. Rich Garbarino Charlotte Andersen Mark Aspillera
cuting the turn, not expecting “money.” They say you follow our As an elected official, my col- South San Francisco Jennifer Bishop Keith Blake
Gloria Brickman Gale Green
cross-pedestrian traffic, particularly rules or you will not receive federal leagues and I are mandated to cre- The writer is a member of the Robert O’Leary Jeff Palter
from the right side, at the intersec- money. ate and pass a balanced budget by South San Francisco City Council Kris Skarston
Interns • Correspondents • Contractors
Michael Almonte Jenna Chambers
Diana Clock Michael Costa
There was conversation justifying (my wife’s and my first date), club sition Pat Burrell, “Let’s give them
GIANTS
Philip Dimaano Darold Fredricks
Miles Freeborn Brian Grabianowski
the result of Friday’s game as a level (where someone last year what they want.” And on Sunday, William Jeske Cheri Lucas
mirror to the entire up-and-down started heckling Pedro Feliz though the cobbled-together team did. Nick Rose Theresa Seiger
So who is to say our love of this Andrew Scheiner Alex Shamis
season and how maybe, just maybe, his number 7 jersey was then worn
Continued from page 1 team doesn’t matter? Maybe in
Eliot Storch Jeremy Venook
this is the year they will do it. by Emmanuel Burris), six rows
I’ve been to countless games in back from the Giants dugout (a each small way, us being a fan of
Instead, even after the Giants lost on Correction Policy
my time as a fan, the first being a birthday present) and on Friday, in the orange and black meant some- The Daily Journal corrects its errors.
Friday night, there was talk of the doubleheader at Candlestick Park the farthest reaches of the view thing to the men on the field. At If you question the accuracy of any article in
team, their lack of a grouchy yet watching Joe Morgan, Jack Clark, level from home plate. And never least that should be our hope. And the Daily Journal, please contact the editor at
super-talented Bonds-like superstar, Jeffrey Leonard, Darrell Evans and once have I seen a collective crowd with Sunday’s win, the team gave news@smdailyjournal.com
their never-say-die attitude, their ups or by phone at: 344-5200, ext. 107
even Johnnie LeMaster win one- of 40,000-plus people so like-mind- our hope this year a new word —
and downs over the course of the lose one with pinch hitter Jim ed in their excitement. Rally flags satisfaction. I’ll never know if
season, their silly beards and other Wohlford striking out to end the waving, eyes concentrated on the David watched on Sunday, but in SMDAILYJOURNAL.COM
nuances and their ability to torture game despite my father’s calls from field, throaty cheers and hearty dis- my mind, he didn’t. And as silly as
fans — fans who haven’t had much the upper deck of “Woooolf, cussions of the opposing pitcher’s I know it is, I think it may have Follow us on Twitter and Facebook:
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Giants lost to the Marlins in the first collected Croix de Candlesticks and with three teams vying for two
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was even a little sad when the team spots with less than 27 innings left
There was shared hope and exu- Daily Journal. He can be reached at Visit our community forum at:
made its move to China Basin. I’ve in the season.
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10 Tuesday • Oct. 5, 2010 BUSINESS THE DAILY JOURNAL
Clorox CEO gets nearly the way for the technology to become an
Business briefs integral part of the cinema experience.
10 perent pay boost on bonus by more than 50 percent. Soon TV followed, with sporting
NEW YORK — The CEO of Clorox His salary of about $1 million rose less events like the World Cup featured in 3-
Co. made 10 percent more this year than 2 percent. He received a perform- D, and companies such as Sony and
because of a performance-related bonus ance-related bonus of nearly $2 million, Samsung rolling out 3-D televisions.
as the consumer product company well above the $1.3 million he received Now, the music world is making sure it
improved its profits and sales, according in 2009. isn’t left behind in the 3-D revolution.
to an Associated Press analysis. Justin Bieber and the Black Eyed Peas
Donald Knauss’ total compensation Following film and TV, are planning to release 3-D movie-con-
was valued at $8.2 million in fiscal certs, while the music video for Shakira’s
2010, which ended in June. That was music takes stab at 3-D World Cup anthem, “Waka Waka (This
up from $7.5 million the year before. NEW YORK — At the beginning of Time for Africa),” had a version in 3-D.
The bulk of the increase came as her the re-emergence of 3-D, the focus was Even acts like Sia and the Broken Bells
performance-related bonus increased on film, with movies like “Avatar” paving are producing 3-D clips.
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Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010
playoff pressure
By Joe Kay these guys have been involved and we’re going
How does it work?
Each Monday thru Friday we will list the upcoming weeks’ games. Pick the winners of each game
along with the point total of the Monday night game. In case of a tie, we will look at the point total on
the Monday night game of the week. If there’s a tie on that total, then a random drawing will deter-
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CINCINNATI — Closer Francisco Cordero “That’s going to be the key for us. It’s not What is the deadline?
has to pass when asked what it’s like for the who we play, it’s how we play. And we’ll see All mailed entries must be postmarked by the Friday prior to the weekend of games, you may also
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These Reds are really green when it comes to in the moment.
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biggest thing for us is it’s the first time a lot of feels.
14 Tuesday • Oct. 5, 2010 SPORTS THE DAILY JOURNAL
NINERS
Continued from page 11
“Players have responsibilities and if they
don’t do their jobs certain things happen.Coaches have
We have a lot of maturity.”
Singletary is still standing by Smith 100
percent and expects him to become more con-
responsibilities and if they don’t do their job,things happen.” sistent. The coach still believes he has a play-
— Mike Singletary off team, too.
said Monday. “Players have responsibilities The Niners have two straight home games
and if they don’t do their jobs certain things at Candlestick Park, a trip to Carolina and
happen. Coaches have responsibilities and if Smith and safety Michael Lewis. San “You can practice it all day but when game
Francisco is 0-4 for the first time since going time comes you just got to do it and eliminate then their game with the Denver Broncos in
they don’t do their job, things happen. My London on Oct. 31 followed by the bye week.
mind doesn’t focus like that. I don’t worry 2-14 in 2004. these turnovers.”
Lewis didn’t show up for Friday’s practice In his first game under new offensive coor- San Francisco also has five remaining
about who I need to talk to, am I OK? These games against NFC West opponents.
53 guys, that’s my responsibility. You go out or make the road trip after being told he was dinator Mike Johnson, Smith completed 21 of
losing his starting job. The 49ers said Monday 32 passes for 188 yards with one touchdown “My high hopes, they haven’t gone any-
there on Sunday, you do your job. You win
that Lewis had been released. and two interceptions. He was sacked once. where,” Singletary said. “We’re 0-4 but we
football games.”
Lewis, who will be replaced on the starting Smith did get more in sync with Crabtree, have a lot of football games to play. The way
Except, so far, the 49ers can’t find a way to
defense by rookie Taylor Mays, is the third who made five catches for 58 yards. our team’s playing, I’m very encouraged by
win. Just when they looked headed for their
first victory Sunday, cornerback Nate player to leave the team this year. Defensive San Francisco lost tight end Delanie Walker what I see. I’m very encouraged by what I
Clements fumbled after making a key inter- lineman Kentwan Balmer was a no-show dur- to a left ankle injury. He was on crutches and hear our guys talking about and where their
ception. Atlanta answered with the winning ing training camp and was eventually traded wearing a walking boot Monday. focus is. This is what I do. This for me right
drive. to Seattle. Second-year running back Glen Smith is trying to move forward and forget now is the time when you have to take it to the
“It definitely stung,” Clements said. “I made Coffee quit football to focus on his ministry. the frustration of the first four weeks. He has next gear. The last thing I’m doing is sitting
a great read on the play. I’ve just got to hold Now, the 49ers must put all the distractions a 66.1 quarterback rating so far. around thinking: ’Oh man, I’ve got these
that thing high and tight.” and mistake-filled play aside and try to get “I think everyone knows it’s a long season, problems. I got this, I got that.’ I’m thankful
For a team so convinced it was playoff things in order for a Sunday night home game it’s a marathon,” he said. “A lot can happen. that I have problems to deal with. If I’ve got
ready, the winless 49ers are in a serious hole against the Philadelphia Eagles (2-2). You have to keep your focus now and we’re an issue, if I’ve got a problem, that lets me
with questions on both sides of the ball. Two “We’re right there, we’re rolling, just little going to go over this game, learn from it. know that I’ve got to work through something
main issues: struggling quarterback Alex nicks and knacks we’ve got to get going on,” There’s a big game this week and we have to and there’s an opportunity on the other side to
second-year receiver Michael Crabtree said. prepare for it. I think we have great character, get better.”
Texans up for good. In all, the Texans finished But the results so far have been all too famil- “It’s a totally different feel from last year and
RAIDERS
Continued from page 11
with 249 yards on 36 carries for an astonishing
6.9 yard per carry average.
“It’s always frustrating when somebody can
iar as the Raiders have been unable to control
the line of scrimmage on defense.
“We didn’t get surprised or anything like
this year,” Murphy said. “A lot of veterans on
this team are fed up with losing and really want
to win. It’s a different feeling. It’s a good vibe
run the ball on you and you’re not stopping that,” coach Tom Cable said. “We got out- going around here. We just haven’t pulled out
them,” rookie defensive end Lamarr Houston played. That’s what it was. You take from that the close ones, but the good thing is it’s early in
eighth straight losing season. The performance said. “We know that we’re a good team. It’s the embarrassment, you take from that the sick the season. I’d rather do this early than late.”
of the run defense against the Texans was the just, small things we’ve got to fix, pay attention feeling you have in you and you go to work.” NOTES: QB Bruce Gradkowski said he felt
worst of the season. to details and we’re working on it. The process Despite the poor start, there have been some no worse than usual for a Monday despite
Even though NFL leading rusher Arian is getting better. It’s getting closer, it’s getting reasons for optimism. The Raiders showed an receiving a few hard hits, including one to the
Foster was benched for the first 23 minutes by ability to come back on Sunday, cutting a 17-
closer. Soon we’re going to crack that egg.” shoulder that sent him to the locker room
coach Gary Kubiak in a disciplinary move, the point deficit to seven before an interception that
The Raiders used their first two draft picks briefly. ... Cable said the hamstring injury to
Texans still ran the ball easily through the went in and out of receiver Louis Murphy’s
on Houston and middle linebacker Rolando RB Darren McFadden does not appear to be as
Oakland defense. Third-stringer Derrick Ward
McClain to help shore up a run defense that has hands ended a comeback attempt. serious as the one that sidelined him for a cou-
had 80 yards on 12 carries, including a 33-yard
been the worst in the NFL the past seven sea- The offense is far improved from last year, ple of weeks in training camp. He said he
TD run. Backup Steve Slaton rushed for 37
yards on five carries. sons. Oakland also brought in linebackers having put up more than 20 points in each of would have a better idea about McFadden’s sta-
Then Foster made up for his lost time by Kamerion Wimbley and Quentin Groves and Bruce Gradkowski’s two starts. The Raiders tus for this week on Wednesday. ... RB Michael
running for 131 yards on 16 carries, including moved defensive end Richard Seymour inside have gained more yards after four games than Bennett (hamstring), LB Quentin Groves
a 74-yarder in the third quarter that put the as part of a complete overhaul of the front they have since their Super Bowl season of (hamstring) and LB Thomas Howard (knee)
seven. 2002. were also banged up.
Brown to 27 yards rushing. field goal attempt that would have cut the ed off his hands and New England settled for
MONDAY
Continued from page 11
Tate took the second-half kickoff in the end
zone, cut toward the right sideline and scored
untouched, giving the Patriots their first lead.
deficit to 10 points, Chung again broke
through to block the kick, and Arrington
recovered with nothing but the end zone in
a field goal.
Brady was sacked three times but finished
19 of 24 with no interceptions.
Miami went three and out, and Chung blocked
Brandon Fields’ punt. front of him. Ricky Williams turned a swing pass from
only 2 of 6. Two plays later, BenJarvus Green-Ellis As a result, the Patriots didn’t need Moss. Henne into a 28-yard touchdown, helped by a
Ninkovich’s picks set up two field scored on a 12-yard run. He was targeted only once, when he stretched downfield block by Brandon Marshall. Henne
goals, and New England held Ronnie When the Dolphins lined up for a 53-yard for a pass in the end zone, but the ball deflect- also hit Davone Bess for a 19-yard score.
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16 Tuesday • Oct. 5, 2010 SPORTS THE DAILY JOURNAL
head. This, from the player who delivered the The Americans have not won the Ryder Americans. Woods holed out for eagle during
RYDER
Continued from page 11
most crucial putt two years ago Valhalla in a
U.S. victory.
Such a heart-stopping finish salvaged what
Cup away from home since 1993, although
this was their best effort since then. For the
longest time, it didn’t look as though it would
a seven-hole stretch that he played in 7-under
par. Steve Stricker won the opening match
and Phil Mickelson built a big lead to win
had been a drab week at the Ryder Cup, with come down to the McDowell and Mahan, the late. Jeff Overton, the first American to make
two big rain delays that forced a revamped anchors of this singles session. the Ryder Cup team without a tour victory,
made possible by the Americans getting big schedule and led to the first Monday finish in “Graeme McDowell was put there for a won three straight holes to beat Ross Fisher.
wins from their best players, and a stunning Ryder Cup history. good reason — he’s full of confidence and Then came Fowler, the first PGA Tour
comeback by 21-year-old rookie Rickie
Under a beautiful blue sky in Wales, all was that showed,” European captain Colin rookie to play in the Ryder Cup, making 15-
Fowler.
Leave it to McDowell to cap off a great forgotten. Montgomerie said. “That birdie on 16 was foot birdie putts on the 17th and 18th holes to
year — for himself in the U.S. Open, for all Memories of mud and umbrellas were just quite unbelievable. Quite unbelievable.” scratch out a half-point against Edoardo
of Europe in the Ryder Cup. replaced by Fowler winning the last three McDowell saw mostly European blue on Molinari and making the Americans believe
Under far greater pressure than he felt at holes with birdies to escape with a half-point, the boards and figured his match wouldn’t for the first time all day they could win.
Pebble Beach, McDowell could barely keep Tiger Woods holing out from the fairway for matter. Then came a swift switch to red, and That gave them 13 1/2 points, and they only
his hands steady on his 6-iron from 181 eagle and not even knowing it, Miguel Angel as he glanced at a leaderboard off the 10th needed a halve in the last match to retain the
yards to hit the shot in the 16th hole. And he Jimenez finally playing a Ryder Cup on home green, he had a sick feeling. cup. Just as Fowler was being mobbed by his
couldn’t hold back his emotions on the 17th, soil and winning a singles match for the first “I hoped that I wasn’t going to be needed,” teammates, Mahan made a nervy birdie putt
when the match ended with his 3-and-1 vic- time. McDowell said. “At that point, I got extreme- on the 15th to cut McDowell’s lead to 1 up.
tory. Ultimately, this was about team — and ly nervous, and coming down the stretch That’s when McDowell channeled his
Neither could Mahan. Europe was the best again. there, I’ve never felt nerves like it in my life. nerves into a putt he won’t forget. What soon
“That birdie on 16 was huge,” Mahan said, “We’ve won nine of the last 13,” Luke “The U.S. Open felt like a back nine with followed were more showers — only these
fighting back tears. “He beat me.” Donald said. “We’re starting to get down to my dad back at Portrush compared to that.” came from bottles of champagne sprayed in
That was all he could say before bowing his that word ’dominance.”’ That was due to a resurgence by the every direction.
28 matches and four days. throughout those 28 points for that half a the tie goes to the defending champion.
MAHAN
Continued from page 11
“He just beat me today,” Mahan said, strug-
gling to keep his composure.
When he joined his teammates in the inter-
point.”
Asked how it felt to know the entire match
hinged on his one-on-one with McDowell,
Mickelson? He lost all three of his team
matches, giving him more career defeats than
any other U.S. Ryder Cup player, before an
view room, his anguish was apparent. They Mahan teared up again. And Mickelson ran easy singles win against Peter Hanson.
patted Mahan on the back, trying to prop him interference again. “If you go up and down the line of the tour
two years ago as one of the stars of a U.S. tri-
umph, he tasted the bitterest of defeats, his up. They praised him for his courage and tried “Let’s go to another one. Yes, in the blue players in Europe and the U.S. and asked
last hurrah ending at No. 17 with a short tee shifting the blame to other points lost. He kept back there,” Lefty said, pointing to a reporter them if they would like to be the last guy to
shot, a flubbed chip and a putt from off the rubbing his eyes, trying desperately to keep on the other side of the room. decide the Ryder Cup, probably less than half
green that wasn’t even close. from breaking down for all the world to see. Clearly, others contributed to this defeat. would say they would like to be that guy and
Mahan didn’t bother making Graeme “I’m just proud to be a part of this team,” Stewart Cink? He played in one of the ear- probably less than 10 percent of them would
McDowell putt out, shaking hands with the Mahan said. “It’s a close team, and ... “ liest singles matches against Rory McIlroy. mean it,” Cink said.
Northern Irishman, then clearing out of the That’s about all he could say. The American had the lead until he three- “Hunter Mahan put himself in that position
way so the Europeans could begin their cele- His teammates spoke for him. putted the 15th. Then he missed a little 6-foot- today. He was the man on our team, to put
bration right there on the 17th green. “We are all proud to be part of this team,” er at the 17th to reclaim the lead, and a 15- himself in that position. Hunter Mahan per-
The Americans lost 14 1/2-13 1/2. Phil Mickelson chimed in, giving Mahan a footer at the end that still would have won the formed like a champ out there today. I think
Mahan took the blame, as unfair as that is gentle slap on the shoulder. “We came within match. If Cink had taken a full point for the it’s awesome. Not many players would do
in a team competition that played out over half a point. But we could look anywhere Americans, it would have been 14-14 — and that.”
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“The more work they do on it, the
HSR
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more mystified I get by it,” Baylock said.
“There is a disconnect with what HSR
and Caltrain are saying.”
TUESDAY, OCT. 5
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admission. For more information
Both Simon and Scanlon are at a tran- Taiji/Qi Gong. 8:30 p.m. to 9:40 call 342-7755.
sit conference in Texas this week, but p.m. Little House, 800 Middle Ave.,
cities on the Peninsula, Belmont and Caltrain spokeswoman Christine Dunn Menlo Park. $12 members, $14 Tomato Talk and Sampling. 6 p.m.
Burlingame, who have insisted the non-members. For more informa- to 7 p.m. New Leaf Community
offered the following comment regard- tion call 326-2025. Markets, 150 San Mateo Road, Half
tracks be buried. ing van Ark’s letter on phased imple- Moon Bay. Explore the many vari-
Caltrain’s Mark Simon, executive offi- Crafts. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Little eties of tomatoes and learn about
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cer of public affairs, told the Belmont “We are not surprised by the response. Park. Free. For more information and how they are grown. Free. Pre-
City Council just last week that there Our letter to HSR is a start of a process. call 326-2025. registration required. For more
information or to register visit
was a possibility that the current Caltrain We regard this as another step in the Skype: Online Video newleaf.com.
corridor would not need to be expanded process,” Dunn said. Conferencing. 9 a.m. Sanchez
to a four-track system on the entire San Library, 1111 Terra Nova Blvd., Blog. 7 p.m. San Carlos Library,
California High-Speed Rail Authority Pacifica. Learn how to open a free 610 Elm St., San Carlos. Learn how
Francisco to San Jose section of the line. board member Quentin Kopp said the account, set up your equipments and to build a simple blog (web log),
Simon encouraged councilmembers to software, make simple conference create and edit postings, design
phased implementation request would calls over the Internet, create and your page, add gadgets, incorporate
write letters to the rail authority board be tricky considering the legal provi- maintain a contact list and use other hyperlinks, photos, videos and
seeking phased implementation for the given that the full project will require sions under which the authority oper- provided features. Free. For more audios onto the blog and save your
information call 359-3397. blog content. Free. For more infor-
project. four tracks. Building two-track aerial or ates. High-speed trains must get from mation call 591-0341.
Seamus Murphy, who works with two-track trenches will make no finan- San Francisco to Los Angeles in two Self Management Workshop-
cial sense if four tracks are required Chronic Diseases. 10 a.m. to noon. FRIDAY, OCT. 8
Simon, encouraged the Burlingame City hours and 40 minutes and from San Twin Pines Senior and Community Website Building for Beginners.
Council to support a phased approach later.” Francisco to San Jose in 30 minutes. Center, 20 Twin Pines Lane, 10:30 a.m. Belmont Library, 1110
back in August. Murphy told Phased implementation would also Belmont. This workshop is for peo- Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont.
A phased approach would make the ple with chronic diseases such as Learn how to build and publish a
Burlingame city leaders that phased create “bottlenecks” since certain por- speed requirement impossible, Kopp high blood pressure and will cover simple website with Weebly, add
implementation would allow for time to tions of the alignment would be said. It would also limit the number of nutrition, medication relaxation texts, pictures, videos, documents,
techniques and more. Free. For maps and photo galleries. No
seek more money for undergrounding untouched. high-speed trains that could travel on the more information call 595-7444. HTML or technical skills required.
the tracks. Belmont Mayor Christine Wozniak system every hour. Easy to use and good for beginners.
said Caltrain’s touting of phased imple- Meet the Keeper Talk at Coyote Free. For more information.
But van Ark’s letter to Scanlon said “Sharing the track with Caltrain Point Museum. 11:30 a.m. 1651
the environmental process must be con- mentation “was an alternate plan that couldn’t generate enough gross income Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo. Meet the Keeper Talk at Coyote
ducted for the full extent of the proposed muddied the waters and added another Come meet the Coyote Point Point Museum. 11:30 a.m. 1651
for HSR,” Kopp said. “I don’t see how it Museum Animal Keepers as they Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo.
project and not for small pieces of the level of confusion to the HSR plans for can be done. It would be great for discuss a different animal every day Come meet the Coyote Point
project, which phased implementation the Peninsula.” Caltrain, but that is not HSR.” and answer your questions about Museum Animal Keepers as they
animal behavior. Free with museum discuss a different animal every day
would require. Wozniak supports Caltrain but was not Caltrain faces a $30 million deficit admission. For more information and answer your questions about
“It has been agreed that the Caltrain surprised by van Ark’s letter. next year and needs to modernize its sys- call 342-7755. animal behavior. Free with museum
“Although I support Caltrain and its admission. For more information
and the HSR systems will be developed tem to survive. Oil and Acrylic Painting. 1p.m. to call 342-7755.
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will offer interoperability and flexibility foggy and fuzzy idea of a phased Ave., Menlo Park. $5 members, $10 Chocolate Fest 2010. 7:30 p.m. to
with electrified bullet trains traveling non-members. For more informa- 10 p.m. Congregational Church of
for the two systems,” according to van approach was nixed” by the rail authori- from Los Angeles to San Francisco at a tion call 326-2025. Belmont, 751 Alameda de las
Ark’s letter. “Thus any re-alignment of ty, Wozniak said. cost of more than $40 billion. It received Pulgas, Belmont. Chocolate candy,
Simple Flower Arranging ice cream, cookie and dessert mak-
the tracks (whether laterally, as an aerial In Burlingame, Mayor Cathy Baylock a significant boost when voters approved Workshop. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Twin ers from the Peninsula and the
structure or in a trench) would generally wonders if Caltrain and the rail authori- Proposition 1A, a $9.95 billion bond in Pines Senior and Community entire Bay Area will present their
ty understand each other. Center, 20 Twin Pines Lane, wares for tasting at the 28th Annual
include re-alignment for all four tracks, November 2008. Belmont. Learn to utilize what you Chocolate Fest. Tickets are $22.50
have in your garden for any occa- online, $25 at the door. For more
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grant from the Substance Abuse and lets officials also add in a wellness com-
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Mental Health Services Administration,
BHRS and partners like Health Plan San
Mateo and San Mateo Medical Center
ponent, including education on tobacco
cessation, sleep management and exer-
cise. Rogers hopes the integrated model
more information call 595-7444.
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diabetes, said Louise Rogers, director of In other words, if clients are getting tos, organize and edit uploaded pho- For more information contact 599-
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effects can lead to obesity and other Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of Health Computer Basics. 10:30 a.m. free visual screening. 8 a.m. to
problems; another is the prevalence of those on atypical anti-psychotic medica- Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de noon. Courthouse Square,
and Human Services, called the grants a tions like that for schizophrenia. las Pulgas, Belmont. Learn the Broadway at Hamilton, Redwood
smoking among those with mental ill- “long overdue investment” in this area of basics of using a computer and City. Free vision and hearing
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The stigma of mental illness is yet “The long-established split between benefit Sequoia High School. $5 in
another, Rogers said, acting as a disin- BHRS is a division of the San Mateo Meet the Keeper Talk at Coyote advance and $6 at the door. For
‘mental’ and ‘physical’ health is not jus- County Health System. For more infor- Point Museum. 11:30 a.m. 1651
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Park. Come out to enjoy a blues jam
provided by John Blues Boyd and
friends. Free. For more information
contact 344-5298.
THURSDAY, OCT. 7
Breakfast with Enzo Community
Concert. 10 a.m. Belmont Parks
and Recreation Department, 30
Twin Pines Lane, Belmont. Enjoy
sing alongs for families with chil-
dren aged 8 or under as Enzo Garcia
plays guitar, banjo, accordion,
musical saw, flute and more. $5. For
more information (415) 652-2474.
Knitting Class. 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Twin Pines Senior and Community
Center, 20 Twin Pines Lane,
Belmont. Join in this class for adults
and expand their craft making, bring
knitting needles and yarn to make a
scarf. $10. For more information
call 595-7444.
Meet the Keeper Talk at Coyote
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Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo.
Come meet the Coyote Point
Museum Animal Keepers as they
discuss a different animal every day
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animal behavior. Free with museum
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Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010 after carefully weighing and balancing all of your alternatives,
and you’ll make good choices.
The next 12 months might bring exciting turnabouts for you
in areas where you have been experiencing much consterna- ARIES (March 21-April 19) - A heart’s desire for which
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activities that opportunities will spring. off as perfectly as you hoped, you’ll at least be able to bask in
the part you did accomplish.
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upon you. The powers that be picked the right person this
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as well. It will make anything you want to do collectively far LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Additional income can be derived
easier to pull off. from some kind of source that wasn’t available before. Give
anything new that pops up a hard look in order to discern its
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tives. Don’t waste these good aspects on do-nothing, frivolous VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Don’t let size intimidate you, Sudoku
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CASE# CIV 499232 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME thority will allow the personal representa-
SALES - ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR STATEMENT #240882 STATEMENT #240974 tive to take many actions without obtain-
CHANGE OF NAME SUMMARY OF The following person is doing business The following person is doing business ing court approval. Before taking certain
Putnam Auto Group SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, ENACTED ORDINANCE as: Woodmont Facility Services, 2001 as: Bluebell Press, 11 De Bell Drive, very important actions, however, the per-
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, Winward Way, Ste. 100, San Mateo, CA Atherton, CA 94027 is hereby registered sonal representative will be required to
Buick Pontiac GMC 400 COUNTY CENTER RD, REGARDING STATE 94404 is hereby registered by the follow- by the following owner: Mary J. & John give notice to interested persons unless
$50,000 Average Expectation REDWOOD CITY CA 94063 VIDEO FRANCHISE ing owner: Woodmont Real Estate Serv- C. Cornuelle, same address. The busi- they have waived notice or consented to
a must… PETITION OF
HOLDERS PROVIDING ices, L.P., CA. The business is conduct- ness is conducted by Husband & Wife. the proposed action.) The independent
5 Men or Women for Georgios Gkinis ed by a Limited Partnership. The regis- The registrants commenced to transact administration authority will be granted
Career Sales Position TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: VIDEO SERVICE trants commenced to transact business business under the FBN on unless an interested person files an ob-
Petitioner, Georgios Gkinis filed a peti- The City Council of the under the FBN on 08/30/1020. /s/ Mary J. Cornuelle / jection of the petition and shows good
• Car Allowance tion with this court for a decree changing /s/ Robert M. Rouse / /s/ John C. Cornuelle / cause why the court should not grant the
name as follows: City of Millbrae, at its This statement was filed with the Asses- This statement was filed with the Asses- authority.
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meeting on September sor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo sor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo A hearing on the petition will be held in
County on 09/10/10. (Published in the County on 09/16/2010. (Published in the this court as follows: October 25, 2010 at
• Five day work week THE COURT ORDERS that all persons 28, 2010, enacted an Or- San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/14/10, San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/28/10, 9:00 a.m., Dept: 28, Superior Court of
interested in this matter shall appear be- dinance entitled: 09/21/10, 09/28/10, 10/05/10). 10/05/10, 10/12/10, 10/19/10). California, County of San Mateo, 400
Top Performers earn $100k Plus!! fore this court at the hearing indicated County Center, Redwood City, CA
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Call Mr. Olson granted. Any person objecting to the CITY OF MILLBRAE STATEMENT #240997 STATEMENT #241193 hearing and state your objections or file
1-866-788-6267 name changes described above must file The following person is doing business The following person is doing business written objections with the court before
a written objection that includes the rea- ADDING MUNICIPAL as: OneRes Bay Area Realty, 951 Mari- as: NATMC Corporation, 1150 Green- the hearing. Your appearance may be in
sons for the objection at least two court CODE CHAPTER 11.20 ners Island Blvd., Ste. 150, San Mateo, wood Ave., SAN CARLOS, CA 94070 is person or by your attorney. If you are a
days before the matter is scheduled to CA 94404 is hereby registered by the fol- hereby registered by the following owner: creditor or a contingent creditor of the
be heard and must appear at the hearing ESTABLISHING FRAN- lowing owner: CC Legacy Financial, CA. NATMC Corporation, same address. The decedent, you must file your claim with
127 Elderly Care to show cause why the petition should
not be granted. If no written objection is
CHISE FEES, PEG The business is conducted by a Corpora- business is conducted by aCorporation. the court and mail a copy to the personal
representative appointed by the court
FEES, AND CUSTOMER tion. The registrants commenced to The registrants commenced to transact
timely filed, the court may grant the peti- transact business under the FBN on business under the FBN on within four months from the date of first
FAMILY RESOURCE tion without a hearing. SERVICE PENALTIES /s/ Carmen Chong / /s/ Naomi Iwasaki / issuance of letters as provided in Pro-
A HEARING on the petition shall be held bate Code section 9100. The time for fil-
GUIDE on November 17, 2010, at 9 a.m., Dept. FOR STATE VIDEO This statement was filed with the Asses-
sor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo
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A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall 09/28/10, 10/05/10, 10/12/10). 10/12/10, 10/19/10, 10/26/10). the court. If you are a person interested
children and families. be published at least once each week for SERVICE WITHIN THE in the estate, you may file with the court
Every Tuesday & Weekend four successive weeks prior to the date CITY OF MILLBRAE The a Request for Special Notice (form DE-
set for hearing on the petition in the fol- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 154) of the filing of an inventory and ap-
Look for it in today’s paper to lowing newspaper of general circulation: ordinance updates the STATEMENT #240747 STATEMENT #241199 praisal of estate assets or of any petition
find information on family The Daily Journal, San Mateo County Millbrae Municipal Code The following person is doing business The following person is doing business or account as provided in Probate Code
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under the plan but also that doing so is a larg- concerns about the trees, which in renderings logic, he questioned whether other corrections
VISION
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er project. The creek is part of the city’s storm
water infrastructure, making it a larger proj-
ect, he said.
completely block business signs. Deal simply
wanted people to be aware of the future prob-
lem so it could be avoided.
were made and urged the city to look at the
registry as a separate issue. Mortazavi was not
against a registry but wanted it done correctly.
Plans for Burlingame’s downtown has Approval does set up a voluntary historic Community Development Director Bill
changed since the city hired a consultant in registry — a topic that previously created a Meeker said three or four people requested
Brownrigg said, noting the $43.6 million cost 2007. However, overall goals of adding mixed stir. Five hundred buildings were looked at changes. The current plan was tweaked to
estimate that goes along with the vision. use, driving traffic and residents to Howard originally and 23 could potentially be on such include those requests, he said, but only
At this point, it’s about the smaller details. Avenue, creating new open space and increas- a list. The list will work in conjunction with required small changes to the registry.
Vice Mayor Terry Nagel was most excited One noteworthy change since the original
ing housing options within the area have efforts to create tax incentives for properties
about upgrades to parking, creating a shopper- downtown specific plan draft was debuted
remained unchanged. on the historic index, but ultimately the city
friendly plan that doesn’t require a treasure focuses on the triangular piece of land
The plan outlines goals in the areas of land cannot force historic status on a building.
map to find. between Highland Avenue, California Drive
Rumors have also begun to circulate that the use, streetscapes, open space, traffic circula- Such a distinction could result in additional
tion, parking, design and character and histor- environmental testing for future developers and Howard Avenue. Originally, the plan
Burlingame Post Office, located at 220 Park called for this area to be closed and converted
Road, could be declared surplus and thus be ical resources. Together, a vision for future looking to use those properties.
development is created for the area generally This registry was of concern for Alex to an outdoor plaza. Business owners were
available for purchase or development. Nagel concerned about lost parking spaces. Instead,
wanted to be sure the city staff was on top of including Peninsula Avenue on the south, Oak Mortazavi, who owns two buildings on
Grove Avenue on the north, El Camino Real to Douglas Avenue on the proposed list and the road is recommended to remain open with
such a development. City Manager Jim decorative streetscape to allow the area to be
Nantell explained representatives from the the west and Anita Road to the east. planned to turn his buildings into condomini-
Many of the larger changes are centered on ums. closed for special events.
office of U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-San Since the city cannot cover the $43.6 mil-
Mateo, said surplus is not currently being dis- Howard Avenue with hope that attention to it “As property owners, we got no notices. We
will lead to improvements on the streets had no formal notices,” he said, but his major lion installation of the plan, the City Council
cussed. has created an ad hoc subcommittee to work
A creek runs under that property, which, which connect Howard to Burlingame issue was that the registry was not corrected
Avenue. As a result, Howard is now available after a 2008 community meeting and will now on incentives to bring in private business part-
under the plan, could one day be uncovered to ners who could implement elements of the
create a unique town square-like space. for development which allows for residential be slipped in as part of this larger plan.
and business uses. Sidewalks can also be An extensive study of the area would not vision.
Kevin Gardiner of Metropolitan Planning
Group, which has been working as a consult- changed to extend further into the current road have been necessary for such a project when
ant for the downtown specific plan, explained creating pedestrian-friendly areas with added Mortazavi purchased the buildings, but he did Heather Murtagh can be reached by e-mail:
opening the creek is allowed and mentioned trees. submit a historical report to the city after the heather@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650)
Councilman Jerry Deal expressed some 2008 city meeting on this topic. Under that 344-5200 ext. 105.
Installing solar panels is one of the most $500,000 going forward. To be ready to ods to thwart theft attempts.
SOLAR
Continued from page 5
talked about items on the possible project list
for the Measure J bond.
Conversation really gained steam this
receive those rebates and begin work on the
solar panels quickly if the bond money is
approved, the board accepted bids for the
Basically it was between a $35,000 contract
with Chevron, which would include an energy
efficiency evaluation, and a $36,200 contract
spring when Chevron Energy Solutions out- design work. with SunPower that did not. Weise also noted
lined a plan to place panels on El Camino Last week, it considered two contracts, with being swayed by Chevron’s promise to refund
SunPower Corporation gave presentations in the contract cost as well as funds already
High School. The systems could produce 1.5 SunPower Corporation and Sun Light &
hopes of securing the contract to prepare the spent toward securing rebates should Measure
project. Each gave their presentation while the to 3 megawatts, depending on the number of Power, for different portions of the job. The
panels, and generate $15 million to $35 mil- initial contract covers comprehensive energy J fail.
other was out of the room. At the end, repre- Should Measure J pass, a public bidding
sentatives for both companies were brought lion over its lifetime. Building it would cost audits and designing the solar applications for
$10 million to $24 million. Savings in elec- each site. process will be done for all projects designed
into the board room for discussion, at which by Chevron before building begins, said
point Hoch expressed concerns with Chevron tricity could mean more money for retaining Neither was approved, however. Instead,
teachers or programs, officials said at the SunPower and Chevron gave 20-minute Lindsey Corbin, regional sales manager for
including inaccurate information about their
time. presentations during a special board meet- Chevron.
competitor.
“It doesn’t leave me with a warm, fuzzy Schools installing such projects are eligible ing. Both offered insurance policies
feeling,” she said, adding that having inaccu- for rebates for the first five years, an estimat- should the panels not deliver the assumed Heather Murtagh can be reached by e-mail:
rate information in their presentation also ed $500,000 annually, which would be in savings or electricity, worked with dis- heather@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650)
made her hesitant to support the partnership. addition to the annual estimated savings of tricts to create curriculum and had meth- 344-5200 ext. 105.
During opening statements, Giannini told funeral. The children were also gone, lier argument between their parents with the
NORTON
Continued from page 5
jurors that Johnson may not be innocent but it
is only their job to weigh the case against
Norton.
although later located with his brother’s com-
mon-law wife, and Norton remained at large
for five weeks before surrendering.
morning their mother died. She said Johnson
killed Tamika Norton after taking Quincy
Norton’s keys while he was at her Milpitas
Giannini wants the jury to believe Norton The Norton sons testified in both the first home.
was a wifebeater who couldn’t accept that the and current trial that they heard their mom Norton remains in custody on no-bail status.
Johnson’s involvement but flat out say she is
31-year-old mother of his three children was scream their names and the elder said he saw
guilty.
filing for divorce even though he himself had his father standing and holding her down in
Johnson is not on trial and has never been
an ongoing relationship and daughter with the couple’s bedroom. Michelle Durand can be reached by e-mail:
charged in Tamika Norton’s July 22, 2006
death. Johnson. Tamika Norton’s body was found by Maguire argued the young boys are con- michelle@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650)
family after she failed to appear at a friend’s fused about dates and times, mixing up an ear- 344-5200 ext. 102.
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