New Face On Caltrain Board A Familiar One: Clear Battle Lines
New Face On Caltrain Board A Familiar One: Clear Battle Lines
New Face On Caltrain Board A Familiar One: Clear Battle Lines
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Caltrains newest board member, Tom Nolan, is more than just the current chair of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, he is also executive director of Project Open Hand, a nonprofit agency devoted to feeding the criti-
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cally ill, mostly living with symptomatic HIV and AIDS. Others might remember him, however, as being the first openly gay supervisor in
San Mateo Countys history, having served the board from 1985 to 1992. As Nolan, 66, is set to retire from San Francisco-based Project Open Hand at the end of this year, after serving as its executive director for 16 years, he is ready to embark on his next great mission in life, although he has yet to determine what that may be.
In the meantime, he is rejoining a board he is more than just a little familiar with, in fact, he was the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Boards very first chair back in 1987, just after San Mateo, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties purchased the Caltrain corridor from Southern Pacic Railroad for about $120 million.
From the very beginning, the goals were to electrify the system, increase service and get the trains into downtown San Francisco, Nolan told the Daily Journal Monday. Ironically, nearly 25 years later, the goals are about the same.
A boy left for dead after being shot several times in South San Francisco Sunday night has been identied as Joseph Maharaj, 14, according to the Coroners Ofce. While police have yet to determine whether the fatal shooting of the boy was gang-related, residents who live near where he was found in the street with another 14-yearold shooting victim suspect that it was. The fatal shooting was the rst homicide in South San Francisco this year but last year the city suffered a spate of gang-related murders that shook the city, including a triple homicide Dec. 22. Sunday nights shooting happened just before 9 p.m. and when police arrived they found two gunshot victims, both 14, and another teen, 15, on the 600 block of First Lane between Magnolia and Orange avenues. The teens were treated at the scene and transported to a hospital where one of them was later pronounced dead. The other 14-yearold was shot at least four times but is expected to survive. The third victim, who was not shot, was being cooperative with police, said South
Alma Ramirez stands in front of a home riddled with bullets related to the killing of a 14-year-old boy in South San Francisco Sunday night.
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HAYWARD Badly decomposed human remains found in a San Francisco Bay Area canyon are those of Michelle Le, the missing nursing student who disappeared in May while taking a school
break, police said Monday night. Hayward police said tests by the Alameda County coroner on the remains confirmed they were those of the 26-year-old Le. Police said the coroner has not yet determined Les cause or manner of death, and declined
to release any further information. On Saturday, police and volunteer searchers discovered the remains off a dirt trail in a rugged Alameda County canyon. Police said cellphone signals from Le and a former school friend they suspect in her
The Los Altos woman accused of stabbing her estranged husband several times at their Redwood Citybased construction company ofce rst stunned him with a Taser and clothed herself in bubble wrap as protection against being hit herself, according to prosecutors. Laura Jean Wenke, 50, was also the recipient of a $2 million life insurance policy if her husband died and was very jealous of his new girlfriend, said District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe. The latest details in the case of Wenke come just as she was arraigned on attempted murder charges and which prosecutors say paint a picture of a deliberate act. It certainly seems like pretty darn good evidence of premeditation, said District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe. Wenke allegedly went to the business on the end block of Laurel Street and parked a truck in front of the ofce windows, blocking the view of passersby to the inside where she asked her husband to look up something in his computer. As he worked, Wenke stunned and then stabbed him with a folding knife several times in the neck and torso, prosecutors said. After her arrest, police reported she was wearing a mechanics jumpsuit and underneath the clothing her torso was swaddled in bubble wrap.
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The British liner RMS Olympic collided with the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Hawke off the Isle of Wight; although seriously damaged, the Olympic was able to return to Southampton under its own power.
In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set out from Spain on ve ships to nd a western passage to the Spice Islands. (Magellan was killed enroute, but one of his ships eventually circled the world.) In 1870, Italian troops took control of the Papal States, leading to the unication of Italy. In 1873, panic swept the oor of the New York Stock Exchange in the wake of railroad bond defaults and bank failures. In 1884, the National Equal Rights Party was formed during a convention of suffragists in San Francisco; the convention nominated Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood for president. In 1947, former New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia died. In 1958, Martin Luther King Jr. was seriously wounded during a book signing at a New York City department store when Izola Curry stabbed him in the chest. (Curry was later found mentally incompetent.) In 1962, black student James Meredith was blocked from enrolling at the University of Mississippi by Gov. Ross R. Barnett. (Meredith was later admitted.) In 1973, in their so-called battle of the sexes, tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets, 6-4, 63, 6-3, at the Houston Astrodome. In 1979, Jean-Bedel Bokassa, self-styled head of the Central African Empire, was overthrown in a French-supported coup while on a visit to Libya. In 1980, Spectacular Bid, ridden by Bill Shoemaker, ran as the only entry in the Woodward Stakes at Belmont Park in New York after three potential challengers dropped out in horse racings rst walkover since 1949.
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Greeneld home, 50 miles southwest of Des Moines. They say they have no idea how the pumpkin ended up in their tree, but it appears to be the work of Mother Nature. A nearby garden vine climbed the tree, giving the now-green pumpkin the appearance of having sprouted from one the trees branches. JaNelle Lovely says people have been stopping by to see the suspended pumpkin since it was discovered on Labor Day. Shes hoping it remains in the tree until it turns orange.
Singer Gogi Grant is 87. Actress-comedian Anne Meara is 82. Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Taylor is 76. Rock musician Chuck Panozzo is 64. Hockey Hall of Famer Guy LaFleur is 60. Actress Debbi Morgan is 60. Jazz musician Peter White is 57. Actress Betsy Brantley is 56. TV news correspondent Deborah Roberts is 51. Rock musician Randy Bradbury (Pennywise) is 47. Rock singers Matthew Nelson and Gunnar Nelson are 44. Rock musician Ben Shepherd is 43. Actress-model Moon Bloodgood is 36. Actor Jon Bernthal is 35. Rock musician Rick Woolstenhulme (Lifehouse) is 32. Rapper Yung Joc is 29. Actor Aldis Hodge is 25.
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A neighbor reported a man sitting in a white van in front of a house for two hours on Maple Avenue in South San Francisco before 8:11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31.
Thursday, July 7. Vandalism. A vehicle was vandalized on the 3100 block of Brittan Avenue before 10:39 a.m. Thursday, July 7.
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Demolishing a longtime Redwood City bowling alley and replacing it with a fourstory condominium complex will cause the signicant loss of a historic resource but all other impacts are xable, according to a preliminary environmental analysis. The Mels Bowl pole sign could be relocated or salvaged but its not known if a comparable location is available. Redwood City planning ofcials Tuesday night will ask the public to weigh in on this and other facets of the plan to replace Mels Bowl with a 141-unit, four-story condominium project. The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on the draft environmental input report for the site at 2580 El Camino Real. The commission is not making any decisions on the proposed project but wants to hear any concerns residents may have about its impact to the area. The DEIR also found signicant impacts to erosion, air and noise quality and hydrology in the short term because of construction but concluded those and other areas of land use and greenhouse gases can be mitigated. Once the Planning Commission collects public comment, they will be incorporated into a final EIR for consideration later this year. The review period has
been extended to Oct. 26. Mels Bowl, officially known as AMF Redwood Lanes, closed its doors in May. The corporation only leased the property now slated for housing. The plan by developer Urban Housing Group includes the multi-family development plus 232 parking stalls and other amenities like storage for 47 bicycles, a pool, tness center and clubhouse on the 2.51-acre site. There will also be unique transportation aspects, such as a a tenant web portal to help in carpool matching, provisions for a car-sharing vendor like Zipcar and two electric vehicle charging stations. The project has been tweaked slightly since the last EIR scoping session in March and now includes a mix of a single studios, 99 one-bed, one-bath units and 41 two-bedroom, two-bath units using 12 different oor plans ranging from 710 to 1,340 square feet. The building will be three to four stories wrapping around three sides of a four- to vestory concrete parking garage. The proposal also includes widening the El Camino Real sidewalk, adding new trees and lighting and adhering to green building standards. If you go, the Redwood City Planning Commission meets 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 at City Hall, 1017 Middleeld Road.
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teller complied. The suspect then ran away east on McLellan Drive. No one was injured in the robbery, police said. The suspect was described as being between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet inches tall, 180 to 200 pounds, with a light complexion and bald head. He was wearing eyeglasses, a gray shortsleeved shirt with a design around the neck area and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to call South San Francisco police at (650) 8778900.
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cancer for 17 years. Born Feb. 16, 1950, she was employed by AT&T and also worked briefly for the San Jose Mercury News. She worked passionately to eliminate cancer and its effects on mankind. She is survived by her son John Woody Jr., John Woody Sr., Willie Swann and family, Pastor Michael Henderson and family, Katie Smith and family and a host of friends. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 217 N. Grant St., in San Mateo. As a public service, the Daily Journal prints obituaries of approximately 250 words or less with a photo one time on the date of the familys choosing. To submit obituaries, email information along with a jpeg photo to news@smdailyjournal.com. Free obituaries are edited for style, clarity, length and grammar. If you would like to have an obituary printed more than once, longer than 250 words or without editing, please submit an inquiry to our advertising department at ads@smdailyjournal.com.
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WASHINGTON President Barack Obama said Monday the U.S. Postal Service should be allowed to reduce mail delivery to ve-days-a-week to help cut its massive losses. The Postal Service lost $8.5 billion last year and is facing even more red ink this year as the Internet siphons off large amounts of rstclass mail and the weak economy reduces advertising mail. While the post ofce has cut more than 100,000 workers in the last few years it needs to cut more, close ofces and nd other ways to reduce costs to keep operating. In his economic growth and debt reduction plan unveiled Monday, Obama endorsed the idea of dropping one day of mail delivery it is expected to be Saturday and urged other changes in postal operations He agreed that nearly $7 billion the post ofce has overpaid into the federal retirement system should be refunded to the agency, urged that its payments for advance funding of retiree medical benets be restructured, and said the post ofce should be allowed to sell non-postal products and raise postage rates.
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Currently the post ofce cannot raise rates more than the amount of ination. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said the president has offered helpful recommendations to stabilize the Postal Services nancial crisis.
Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., who has proposed a bill including many of the same suggestions, welcomed the presidents statement. I have been saying for some time now that Congress and the administration need to come together on a plan that can save the Postal Service and protect the more than seven million jobs that rely on it, he said in a statement. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., who has his own postal reform bill in the House, responded that the presidents proposal is not what taxpayers or the Postal Service needs. He asserted that Obamas plan will certainly cost taxpayers money. Currently the post ofce does not receive tax funds for its operations. Meanwhile, 75 members of Congress led by Reps. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., and Don Young, R-Alaska, called on the independent Postal Regulatory Commission to block the post ofces plans to close as many as 3,700 local ofces across the country. The proposed closures, most in rural locations that do little business, are currently under review. The letter called for establishment of a new business model for the post ofce without closing ofces and cutting its work force.
Police searching for Senator not always critical of energy loan program man who grabbed girl
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An underage girl escaped a kidnapping attempt in South San Francisco Monday morning, police said. The girl was walking in the 700 block of Camaritas Avenue, when a man in his 20s grabbed her arm and tried to pull her away at around 8:45 a.m., according to South San Francisco police. The girl was able to free herself and ran to a nearby school, police said. She was not injured. The suspect was last seen walking in the 800 block of Alta Loma Avenue.
He was described as a black man with a medium build between 5 feet and 5 feet 5 inches tall, with brown and black hair worn in shoulder-length dreadlocks. He was wearing a red and orange baseball cap the letter T on the front, a blue-green short-sleeve shirt, dark blue pants and red Nike Air Jordan shoes. He has two stud piercings on the right side of his neck, and a barbell piercing on the upper portion of his left ear, police said. Anyone with information on the suspect or similar incidents is asked to contact the South San Francisco Police Department at (650) 877-8900.
WASHINGTON Republican Sen. David Vitter calls the Obama administration reckless for awarding billions of dollars in taxpayer subsidies for renewable energy projects, including a $528 million loan to a now-bankrupt California solar panel maker. But Vitter was not always so critical of the loan program. Documents obtained by the Associated Press show the Louisiana Republican wrote to the Energy Department at least seven times since 2009 seeking money for projects that would benet his home state. One of the projects backed by Vitter for a
company that makes activated carbon to reduce pollution at coal-red power plants has received preliminary approval for a $245 million loan guarantee. In April 2009, Vitter urged Energy Secretary Steven Chu to approve a loan for Red River Environmental Products, saying the Coushatta, La., company could help meet a growing demand for products that help power plants comply with stricter federal regulation of mercury emissions. I understand the importance of accessing the domestic energy resources we have, like coal, in an environmentally conscious manner, wrote Vitter, who also backed projects for nuclear power, renewable diesel fuel and a company that makes fuel-efcient cars.
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The threat had surfaced about an hour earlier when a clerk at a bookstore in the nearby San Francisco International Airport discovered a letter containing a threat against the ight, said Mike McCarron, a San Francisco airport spokesman. The clerk called police, and San Francisco ofcials quickly contacted ofcials at the Oakland airport, McCarron said. The plane landed about 15 minutes ahead of its scheduled arrival and was met by members of the Transportation Security Administration and the Alameda County sheriffs department in a remote area of the airport, Egan said. Passengers were taken to a holding area and rescreened as bomb-snifng dogs inspected luggage on the tarmac, said Oakland airport spokeswoman Joanne Holloway.
SAN FRANCISCO A bomb threat against an Alaska Airlines ight from Seattle to Oakland that originated from a note discovered in a San Francisco airport bookstore was not credible, the FBI said Monday. At this point, were looking to nd who was responsible for this note, said Julianne Sohn, an FBI spokeswoman in San Francisco. No bomb was found aboard Flight 342 after the plane carrying 126 passengers and six crew members landed at Oakland International Airport shortly before 8 a.m. Monday, said Alaska Airlines spokeswoman Bobbie Egan.
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clothing. Guillermo Matul, 25, and Jose Sanchez-Reyes, 29, both of San Mateo, were arrested for armed robbery and criminal threats, according to police. Just before 5 p.m., a 43-year-old transient, later identied as Alexander Rain, walked into a store on the 300 block of South Ellsworth Six students from Beacon Christian High girlsand boysvarsity basketball teams were named Street, caused a disturbance and refused to ALL League players for BACAL (Bay Area Christian Athletic League):Nataniela Fanueli,Patricia leave when asked. He struck a 43-year-old San Rehn,Lauren Rankin,Tamer Bahu,Rachel Fobelli and Victoria Rehn. Mateo employee who attempted to detain him. served as assistant prinn March, the Sisters of Mercy West During the two minutes it took for ofcers to cipal at Mercy for the Midwest and the Board of Directors of arrive, Rain allegedly bit the employee. Rain past two years. As prinMercy High School in Burlingame was arrested for public challenge to ght, cipal, Tortorich will announced the appointment of Laura M. felony assault and assault with a deadly have dedicated responsiHeld to become the schools rst president, weapon, according to police. bility for day-to-day effective July 1. Held has served as principal Police also reported they conducted a DUI operations. She will of the all-girls Catholic high school for the checkpoint 6 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday oversee academics, propast eight years. and arrested three drivers for DUI and two fessional development, Held brings 33 years of broad experience in drivers for being under the inuence of drugs, Catholic education to the newly created posi- student life programs, campus ministry, eduaccording to police. tion, including 25 years in administration. She cational technology and the schools accrediholds a masters degree in administrative edu- tation process. cation and an administrative services credential. In conjunction with this appointment, Lisa Class notes is a twice weekly column dedicated It is compiled M. Tortorich will succeed Held as principal, to school news. Murtagh. You can by education reporter Heather contact her at also effective July 1. With 27 years of experi- (650) 344-5200, ext. 105 or at heather@smdaience in Catholic education, Tortorich has lyjournal.com.
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CAMP PENDLETON A helicopter that went down during a training exercise at Southern Californias Camp Pendleton killed two Marines and set off a fast-moving brush re on the base Monday. Base reghters were battling the blaze, which had spread to 50 acres three hours after the 1 p.m. accident. The wreck involved a twin-engine, two-seat AH-1W Cobra attack helicopter belonging to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, a Marine Corps statement said. It crashed in the southeast corner of the base near the community of Fallbrook, and the re was moving near the bases border with the town of De Luz, the Marine Corps statement said. The bases firefighters were using air tankers to ght the re. The Marines died at the scene. Their names wont be released until their families have
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White House Press Secretary Jay Carney holds a copy of U.S. President Barack Obamas plan for deficit reduction at the White House in Washington,D.C.
WASHINGTON Drawing clear battle lines for next years elections, a combative President Barack Obama on Monday demanded that the richest Americans pay higher taxes to help cut soaring U.S. decits by more than $3 trillion. He promised to veto any effort by congressional Republicans to cut Medicare benets for the elderly without raising taxes as well. This is not class warfare. Its math, Obama declared, anticipating Republican criticism, which was quick in coming. Class warfare isnt leadership, House Speaker John Boehner said, in Cincinnati. Obamas speech marked a new, confrontational stance toward Republicans after months of cooperation that many Democrats complained produced too many concessions. While the plan stands little chance of passing Congress, its populist pitch is one that the White House believes the public can support.
The presidents proposal, which he challenged Congress to approve, would predominantly hit upper-income taxpayers and would also target tax loopholes and subsidies used by many larger corporations. It would spare retirees from any changes in Social Security, and it would direct most of the cuts in Medicare spending to health care providers, not beneciaries. Benet programs wouldnt be unscathed. Obamas plan would reduce spending for those, including Medicare and Medicaid, by $580 billion. But with Republicans calling for massive cuts in entitlement programs, Obama said he would veto any legislation that cut Medicare benets without raising new revenue. His plan also would count savings of $1 trillion over 10 years from the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq and Afghanistan. The deficit-reduction plan represents Obamas longer-term follow-up to the $447 billion in tax cuts and new public works spending that he has proposed as a short-term measure to stimulate the economy.
WASHINGTON Violent crime dropped 6 percent in 2010, marking the fourth straight year-to-year decline, while property crime was down for the eighth straight year, falling 2.7 percent, the FBI said Monday, referring to crimes reported to authorities. Nationwide, there were an estimated 1.2 million violent crimes in 2010 and an estimated 9 million property crimes. The rate for murder and non-negligent manslaughter fell to 4.8 per 100,000 population, less than half what it was two decades ago. The last time that rate was lower was in 1963, according to FBI crime data.
An aging population, better policing and continued high rates of imprisonment for criminals are helping to drive down crime rates, criminologists say. Robbery fell 10 percent, rape dropped 5 percent, and murder, non-negligent manslaughter and aggravated assault fell more than 4 percent. Each category of property crime offenses decreased in 2010. The largest decline, 7.4 percent, was for motor vehicle thefts. Burglaries decreased 2 percent and larceny-thefts declined 2.4 percent. The last thing we should do is get complacent and say mission accomplished, and so lets transfer resources away to other areas, said James Alan Fox, a criminologist at Northeastern University.
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WASHINGTON Rick Perrys Republican rivals are struggling to nd a coherent, easy-to-grasp argument against the Texas governor, who tops GOP presidential polls despite attacks from all sides. In fact, its the all sides nature that complicates the oppositions message. Republican voters who watched last weeks presidential debate and its aftermath might wonder: Should I see Perry as too conservative or too moderate? Perry is the newest face in the GOP race and his opponents are determined to dene Rick Perry him for primary voters, casting him as liberal, conservative and unelectable. They hope their characterizations of the front-runner take hold before he has a chance to sway opinions. Mitt Romney depicts Perrys criticisms of Social Security as too far to the right. If we nominate someone who the Democrats could correctly characterize as being against Social Security, we will be obliterated as a party, the former Massachusetts governor said recently. On immigration, however, Romney and other opponents say Perry veers too far left. The governor opposes a fence along the entire border with Mexico, and he granted instate college tuition to illegal immigrants in Texas.
COLUMBUS, Ohio After years of expanding when and how people can vote, state legislatures now under new Republican control are moving to trim early voting days, beef up identication requirements and put new restrictions on how voters are notied about absentee ballots. Democrats claim their GOP counterparts are using midterm election wins to enforce changes favorable to Republicans ahead of the 2012 presidential election. They criticize such legislation, saying it could lead to longer lines in Democratic-leaning urban areas and discourage people from voting. Supporters say bolstering ID rules helps prevent fraud. And at a time when counties face tough budgets, they contend local elections ofcials dont have the money to keep early voting locations staffed and opened. The process of changing voting rules may be nonpartisan on the surface but it is seething with politics just below the surface.
GET FREE LEGAL HELP AT THE OCT. 20 COMMUNITY LAW NIGHT. The San Mateo County Superior Court, the San Mateo County Bar Association and the County of San Mateo will hold a Community Law Night Thursday, Oct. 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hall of Justice, 400 County Center, Redwood City. This free legal information session allows members of the public to talk with volunteer lawyers. Refreshments and childcare are provided. For information call 3634168. *** SAN MATEO COUNTY BAR SERVES THE COMMUNITY. Community Law Night is just one way the 1,400 members of the San Mateo County Bar Association fulll the Bars mission to promote the dignity of the legal profession and to assist the public in accessing legal services. The Bar also provides four major programs designed to help the San Mateo County community: the Public Defender Program, the Lawyer Referral Service, the Fee Arbitration Program and the Speakers Bureau. *** PRIVATE DEFENDER PROGRAM. San Mateo County does not have a traditional Public Defenders Ofce. Since 1968, the County has contracted with the San Mateo County Bar Association to provide indigent criminal defense through the Private Defender Program. Case assignments are made by the Programs staff on the basis of the nature, seriousness and complexity of the charge, matching the skill and experience of individual lawyers to the client and his or her case. The Program is also appointed in dependency and delinquency matters in Juvenile Court as well as mental health and civil matters. The Program assigns cases from a panel of approximately 100 attorneys, all of whom are in private practice. From the funds obtained under the contract with San Mateo County, the Bar Association pays the Private Defender Panel attorneys according to a fee schedule developed by the Administrator and the Private Defender Committee and
From left,Deborah Kemper,associate executive director of the San Mateo County Bar Association;The Honorable Beth Labson Freeman,presiding judge of the San Mateo County Superior Court; and Michle M.Bissada, resident of the San Mateo County Bar Association were in attendance at the March 2011 Installation of judges Donald J. Ayoob and Leland Davis III. The Superior Court and the County Bar Association work together on numerous projects for the benet of the San Mateo County community.
approved by the San Mateo County Bar Association Board of Directors. This unique program delivers high quality legal services to clients otherwise unable to hire counsel and it does so at substantial savings to the taxpayers of San Mateo County. *** LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE. The San Mateo County Bar Associations Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is a State Bar of California certied program, which, for a nominal fee, provides callers with the name of an attorney who will provide a 30-minute interview. The interview is an opportunity for the prospective client to explain the general nature of the legal problem and for the attorney to explain his or her fee structure and to determine if the case is one he or she wishes to pursue. The attorneys on the Service are in good standing with the State Bar of California and are required to carry malpractice insurance. LRS refers approximately 3,000 referrals to more than 150 attorneys annually. *** FEE ARBITRATION PROGRAM. The San Mateo County Bar Association Fee Arbitration Program allows clients and lawyers to settle fee disputes without litigation through an informal, lowcost alternative to the court system. Clients have the right to have a neutral party an arbitrator hear fee disputes with their attorneys. The arbitrator determines whether the fees and costs charged by the attorney are reasonable for the services provided. Fee arbitration for attorneys is mandated by California Business & Professions Code 62006206. *** SPEAKERS BUREAU. The San Mateo County Bar Association Speakers Bureau is a free service. All volunteer speakers are attorneys and members in good standing with the San Mateo County Bar Association and the State Bar of California. Participating attorneys visit businesses, schools, private or professional organizations, civic groups, and any number of other venues to present a topic that encourages lively discussion. *** GET MORE INFORMATION. The San Mateo County Bar Association, located at 333 Bradford St., Suite 200, Redwood City, can be reached at www.smcba.org, 298-4030 or by email at SMCountyBar@smcba.org. *** LEGALESE. What does Bar mean? The use of the term bar to mean the whole body of lawyers, the legal profession comes from English custom. In the early 16th century, a railing divided the hall in the Inns of Court, with law students occupying the body of the hall and readers or benchers on the other side. Students who ofcially became lawyers crossed the symbolic physical barrier and were admitted to the bar. *** A THOUGHT ABOUT LAW. Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both. Eleanor Roosevelt.
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expectancy, productivity and overall quality of life as measurements to measure each city on the Peninsula. Here is where they create a problem out of thin air. Each city or town on the Peninsula offers its own atmosphere for life expectancy, productivity and overall quality of life and its up to the individual to check this out on their own using their own brains and senses. They dont need strangers, or, men who dont know the history of the Peninsula or its historic value regarding the building of our nation, our state, the state of Nevada and the city of San Francisco, to tell them how to think! The people who live here on the Peninsula, whether they were born here or want to move here, know what the attractions are living in this area. They understand that the Peninsula was born as a suburb of San Francisco. They grew up knowing where to go for entertainment, dinner, theater, sports events, higher education, walks in the park, overnight camping, a day on the beach, etc. The Peninsula cities together, and individually, offer the necessities of life (healthcare facilities, etc.), overall quality of
an Ionescu and Ralf Korbmachers guest perspective, The suburb in search of an identity, in the Sept. 13 edition of the Daily Journal, is nothing more than a long-winded sales pitch. They are trying to educate the public (to their way of thinking) that there is a big problem with all the cities of the Peninsula, then, as knights in shining armor, they can come to the rescue and solve all our (nonexistent) problems with their companys (DIAP) expertise. The problem is, there is no problem! Both of these men wrote negative things about the composition of our towns and cities on the Peninsula. They wrote, If we assume that the purpose of a town or city is to provide opportunities for the fulllment of human potential. Since when is this statement true? A town or city is built by its founders, built by the best methods known at the time, to fulll the needs of the citizens as best they can at the time. They go on to talk about life
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Portugal and the crisis over the euro, the single currency in Europe have revealed deep aws in Europes political structure. As Stanford Universitys Jack Rakove pointed out in Europes Floundering Fathers in 2003, the union remains more a treaty among nation-states than a constitution for a common people. It has no authority to tax, no independent source of revenue, and no authority over diplomacy. The question today is: Will the current cri-
s difcult as it has been for the United States to deal with the housing bubble, nancial crisis, unemployment, two wars and the stresses of an aging population, we have one giant advantage. We have an effective constitutional structure to address our problems. The issue is persuading political leaders to muster the will to act. Europe has much bigger problems. The economic woes of Greece, Ireland, Spain and
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he car was gone. Thats all there was to it. I walked out from the store to the parking lot, directly to where I left the vehicle life, life expectancy and productivity. over a few aisles People live here, or move here, because they and down a bit by like the way of life as it is now. They dont the median with want to be elbow to elbow with their next the tree. In not door neighbors, they want to have some choosing to park in space of their own to grow, be productive, to the closest stall, Id raise a family and be successful in life. gured the few It is obvious that these two men dont even extra strides would know that California was once part of provide a little Mexico and that most of the land on the built-in exercise Peninsula was divided up for large and the tree would rancheros by the Mexicans, no matter what be a good landthe topography of the land. It seems that the mark for nding main goal of these men is to build high-den- the car again upon sity housing and prot from it. Boy, what a my return. sales pitch! Next time gentlemen, try doing But I was back and it was not. your homework rst! Gone, just like that. My stomach dropped and my heart uttered a bit. Three-thousand Michael R. Oberg is a resident of San Mateo. thoughts ew in an instant. First came an inventory of what items were inside the car the thief absconded with trunk of just-purchased birthday gifts, jumper cables, a DVD of a friend-recommended movie that Ive neglected to watch for a good couple of months, a rst aid kit and a pair of sis cause Europe to fall apart, with the end of hiking shoes and potentially dirty socks the euro, restoration of individual currencies because you just never know. Then came at-out denial. I wasnt inside and each country toughing it out on its own the store that long. The car couldnt be gone, with harsh austerity measures at a time of could it? Depression-level declines in output and Then incredulous questioning. First, who in employment? Or will it cause Europe to remthe world would want my car? In this sea of edy the aws of the current structure? shiny SUVs and sporty convertibles, why in The United States has a big stake in the the world would anyone go for a commuter outcome. Europe is our largest trading partgem whose tires need a good rotating, winner and political ally. ... the crisis also should dow desperately is crying out for at least one cause the president and Congress in this feeble pass of a squeegee and cleaner and country to act. Europe and the United States which wouldnt turn any heads with envy together account for more than 40 percent of when rolling down the street. world economic activity and the world Then a different more panicked moment of depends on their leadership. self-doubt. Did I somehow leave the door unlocked? Ive been known to lock my keys in the car so I wouldnt put it past myself to somehow do the idiotic inverse. If this was the case, I deserve my misery. A man recently facing charges for a string of auto burglaries, including several in Belmont, reportedly told authorities he only Unfortunately, the likelihood of it working stole from vehicles that were left unlocked. Seems he knew the law makes breaking into is slim to none. Like suicide bombers, locked vehicles a felony while entering an Republican legislators have a laser focus on unlocked one is a misdemeanor. Smart guy. making sure President Obama gets no victoDoubtful my thief was that thoughtful. Even ries in his administration. It would be politimore doubtful that any of it mattered; all the cal suicide to allow him to get credit for an intentions in the world werent going to bring economic recovery and they are abundantly aware of it. Their prayer is that the economy back my car or help me gure out just how I was going to get home. will sink into total despair between now and The questions of what went wrong were November 2012, so the public will see the followed by more wondering of what exactly importance of installing a Republican in the to do. Just like the rst time a driver gets into White House. While they struggle to take a fender bender, such an incident makes clear control of Washington, their constituents that all the insurance policy buying and must continue to struggle to survive. This is mantras of exchanging information doesnt not a pretty picture. necessarily prepare one for the reality of putting the necessary, adult steps into motion. Do Bob Stine I call for a ride rst or the insurance compaSan Mateo ny? Do I even remember if my insurance coverage includes theft? Lastly came a bit of vengeance. The car was lthy and running on fumes. Ha, try getOUR MISSION: It is the mission of the Daily Journal to be the most ting far on that! accurate, fair and relevant local news source for those In hindsight, I think I handled the tragedy who live, work or play on the MidPeninsula. well. I didnt scream. I didnt cry. I thanked By combining local news and sports coverage, analysis my lucky stars for my cellphone so I could at and insight with the latest business, lifestyle, state, national and world news, we seek to provide our readers least call for help when I gured out what with the highest quality information resource in San help that was. In fact, after the initial shock Mateo County. Our pages belong to you, our readers, and and awe wore off, I grew calm. 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to convince lenders that it can pay its debts and that it wont get the money it needs to avoid a default on debts that must be paid next month. Late Monday, Greeces nance minister said that the 2 1/2-hour conference call was productive and substantive. Hope that Greece might be closer to qualifying for rescue funds started a late comeback. The Dow gained about 100 points in the last hour of trading. But investors also appeared pessimistic about a Federal Reserve policy decision expected Wednesday. Some economists believe that since the Fed decided to hold a two-day meeting instead of the originally planned one-day session, that it was preparing to take steps to stimulate the economy. However, other analysts doubt that the Fed will announce a new plan for the economy. There is too much disagreement among Fed ofcials about monetary policy for a decision right now, said Ralph Fogel, head of investment strategy at Fogel Neale Partners in New York. Theyll have to let it play out at least a little while longer, and I think theyll wait until November, Fogel said.
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Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Tyco International Ltd.,up $ 1.05 at $44.75 The former conglomerate plans to separate into three publicly-traded companies.Its the second breakup for the company since 2007. Goodrich Corp.,up $14.71 at $107.60 The Wall Street Journal reported that diversied manufacturer United Technologies Corp. may want to buy the aerospace-systems maker. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,down 95 cents at $24.27 A Raymond James analyst said that year over year bookings for Caribbean and European cruises has slowed throughout the industry. JinkoSolar Holding Co.Ltd.,down $2.54 at $6.50 The solar power parts maker said it would halt production at a Chinese plant that environmental regulators say is polluting a river. Ralcorp Holdings Inc.,down 96 cents at $75.23 The maker of Raisin Bran and other cereals said that it has again rejected a $5.17 billion takeover bid from ConAgra Foods. Nasdaq Netix Inc.,down $11.44 at $143.75 The online movie rental company said it will separate its streaming business and DVD-bymail business,naming the latter Qwikster. TiVo Inc.,down 40 cents at $10.75 A Caris & Co.analyst downgraded shares of the set-top box maker since its stock has already reached their $11 price target. Wright Medical Group Inc.,up $1.37 at $17.40 The orthopedic device maker said it named Robert J.Palmisano,a medical devices industry veteran,as its new president and CEO.
NEW YORK Pessimism about Greeces nancial problems returned to the nancial markets Monday. Stocks fell sharply as investors once again doubted that the country will be able to avoid a default on its debt. Even after a late-day rally cut its losses by nearly half, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 108.08, or 0.9 percent, at 11,401.01. The drop ended ve days of gains for stocks and marked the return of the back-and-forth trading that has accompanied the uncertainty about Europes debt crisis. The Nasdaq composite fell 9.48, or 0.4 percent, to 2,612.83. The Standard & Poors 500 index fell 11.92, or 1 percent, to 1,204.09. The S&P 500 gained 5.4 percent last week as it appeared Greece would get its bailout. But European nance ministers said Friday they would delay authorizing an $11 billion installment of emergency funds for Greece until October. On Monday, the countrys finance minister held an emergency teleconference with its international creditors. They are pressuring the government on austerity measures to reduce Greeces debt. Investors fear Greece wont be able
LOS ANGELES Apple Inc. stock reached its highest level ever Monday, hitting $413.23 in intraday trading even as the broader market declined. That price was 3.2 percent higher than Fridays close and brought the companys market capitalization to $383 billion, albeit briey. The stock slipped to close at $411.63 and was trading after hours at $411.58, still up about 2.8 percent, while the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 0.9 percent. Apple is again the most valuable company in America, putting Exxon Mobil, whose market cap Monday was about $358 billion, at No. 2. The record-setting trade for 100 shares occurred at 3:39 p.m. Eastern time, according to FactSet.
Apple shares have risen steadily recently, despite company mastermind Steve Jobs resignation as CEO Aug. 24 amid an extended leave for medical reasons. The day after he announced he was stepping down, the stock closed at $373.72. JPMorgan analyst Mark Moskowitz issued a research note Monday speculating that Apple would release two new iPhones this fall an iPhone 5 that is lighter and slimmer and would work around the world, and a slightly improved iPhone 4 model that could target the explosive Chinese market. Moskowitz speculated that Apple would cut a new deal with a Chinese cellphone carrier that could give it access to more than 100 million more customers. Currently, Apple only has a relationship with carrier China Unicom, with 180 million subscribers, Moskowitz said.
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U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke departs the lectern after speaking at a conference on systemic risk,at the Federal Reserve in Washington,D.C.
WASHINGTON For someone known as a consensus builder, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sure generates and shrugs off a lot of dissent. Bernanke last month pushed ahead with a plan to keep short-term interest rates near zero through mid2013 despite three dissenting votes on the Feds policy-making committee. For decades, the Feds culture, and sometimes its strong-willed chiefs, have normally capped dissents at two. Former Fed Vice Chairman Alan Blinder, a Princeton economist, sug-
gests that Bernankes willingness to accept three dissents last month has broken the ice: Bernanke wont let resistance from several members stop him from pushing through bold moves that he and a Fed majority consider necessary. Its one reason many economists expect the central bank to announce something new after its policy meeting this week to try to jolt the sputtering economy. Eventually, some economists expect the Fed to try for the third time to stimulate growth through a program to buy Treasurys to lower long-term interest rates. Thats a step known as quantitative easing. Whatever step he proposes,
Bernanke would surely prefer unanimous support, to avoid sending any mixed messages to nancial markets. But the chairman, an eventempered academic, doesnt shrink from debate. My attitude has always been if two people always agree, one of them is redundant, Bernanke said after a speech this month in Minneapolis. I have always tried to encourage debate and discussion. He hasnt been disappointed. Bernanke hears plenty from dissenting committee members who worry that his efforts to energize growth and job creation with super-low interest rates are hurting savers and could ignite ination.
SAN FRANCISCO The CEO of Netix said he was sorry for mishandling a recent price increase that caused customers to cancel the service in droves. But the apology was drowned out by a decision that angered subscribers all over again. The company will split into two services one with an odd new name that offers the familiar discs in red envelopes and another for online streaming of TV shows and movies. The DVD service will be called Qwikster, a name that is supposed to signify a commitment to fast service but quickly became an object of ridicule Monday on the Internet. The streaming service will keep the Netix name. Netix, which had 24.6 million U.S. subscribers at the end of June and is the nations largest video subscription service, redefined
home entertainment over the past decade with its DVDs by mail. Now its trying to prepare for the day when watching movies on a disc goes the way of driving to the video store to pick up a VHS tape. But lately, it has bungled the transition. The company has lost half its market value since July, when it announced that customers who wanted DVDs and streaming had to pay for them separately and pay up to 60 percent more. The decision to rebrand the bestknown part of Netixs business left some experts wondering whether CEO Reed Hastings is losing the touch that established him as an inuential gure in technology and entertainment. Others see the logic in trying to make sure Netix keeps a thriving business as customers abandon DVDs and shift in greater numbers to beaming movies and TV shows into their living rooms over highspeed Internet connections.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. The University of Michigan says it has committed some serious errors in its legally challenged book digitizing project and is putting new releases on hold. The action follows a copyright infringement suit led Sept. 12 in federal court in Manhattan by the Authors Guild, the Australian Society of Authors, a Quebec writ-
ers group and eight individual authors. The suit names the universities of Michigan, California and Wisconsin, and Indiana and Cornell universities. Michigan acknowledged committing a number of errors, some of them serious, AnnArbor.com reported Monday. Our pilot process is awed, the university said in a statement.
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A Serra football team that had looked unstoppable in the rst two weeks of the season got all they could handle in their latest win, a 34-28 overtime victory at Encinal High School. With the score tied at 28 in overtime, Encinal saw themselves with third-and-goal from the eight-yard line when Peter Tuipulotu batted an intended pass into the air. Tyson Torreros was the man on the spot, picking the ball off. The defensive
Padres on offense, 333-275. Encinal quarterback Andrew Vee threw for 211 yards and three touchdowns.
Forbes also carried the ball 10 times for 107 yards. Elias Vargas had 92 yards receiving.
Hank Robson and Mike Covell both had 11 tackles on defense in the win.
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NEW YORK Mariano Rivera stood by himself, in the center of the diamond at Yankee Stadium. For once, the great closer wasnt sure what to do next. So he smiled, blew a kiss to the crowd, and then doffed his cap as cheers washed over him following the record 602nd save of his career. Oh, my God, for the rst time in my career, Im on the mound alone, Rivera said. It was price- Mariano Rivera less. I didnt know it could be like that. Rivera pitched a perfect ninth inning, striking out Chris Parmelee on what appeared to be his signature cut fastball to end the New York Yankees 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Fans from the smallest crowd in the Stadiums three-year history stood and shouted from Riveras rst pitch to his last as he retired Trevor Plouffe, Michael Cuddyer and Parmelee in order and broke Trevor Hoffmans mark. They even roared in the bottom of the eighth when Nick Swisher grounded into an inning-ending double play and drew a loud cheer from fans who wanted to see history made at the ballpark for the second time this summer. In July, Derek Jeter got his 3,000th hit at home. These guys are into it, Rivera thought to himself. Its a remarkable achievement, considering the slender right-hander throws mostly one pitch. Opposing hitters have seen it for years, but still havent gured it out. Its amazing, Cuddyer said. Youve got a
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49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he was disappointed with his teams 27-24 loss against the Cowboys, but not discouraged.
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SANTA CLARA Jim Harbaugh showed up for work Monday with the same black sweater, khaki pants and San Francisco 49ers cap that he wore on the sidelines the day before and has suited up in for almost every practice and team meeting this season. The wardrobe might be the only thing he
doesnt want to change. Harbaugh said Monday he is trying to forge an identity with the 49ers and it will take time to turn things around, even making a comparison to the nations debt challenge. After blowing a two-touchdown lead in a 27-24 overtime loss to an injured Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, San Francisco certainly has some work to do.
I think were in the process of nding our identity and having it click on all cylinders, a humbled Harbaugh said a day after his team collapsed. Were going to stick to our guns in a lot of ways. Disappointed like all fans, all players, all coaches, everybody involved. Disappointed but not discouraged. I feel were on track.
The Sequoia Girls Water Polo team successfully defended their host tournament title, winning the Sequoia Girls Water Polo Invitational over the weekend by defeating Robert Louis Stevenson High School 6-3. Sequoia advanced to the championship game by defeating Half Moon Bay and Mills in the prelimi-
nary rounds. Against Half Moon Bay, the Cherokees scored 13 times, all within the rst three quarters of the game, and won 13-6. They beat the Vikings 8-6 later on that day. Mills did beat Half Moon Bay 127 later on in the tournament to pick up a win, but they fell to Santa Teresa 11-6. The Cougars also lost to Mercy 10-3.
The Sequoia girls, with a 4-0 record, will meet Aragon in their league opener Oct. 5.
Cross country
The Menlo girls cross country team placed 10th at the Lowell Invitational at Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The girls took 10th overall of 17 teams. Knights sophomore Maddy Price
took seventh place, nishing with a time of 19 minutes, 20 seconds on the 2.93-mile course. Senior Maddie Taylor was 58th with a time of 21:25 and sophomore Alyssa Sherman nished in 21:28 for 60th. Next for the Menlo girls and boys runners is the Stanford Invitational 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24.
their semi-final game, Menlo School came out strong against league rival Menlo-Atherton to win the Scott Roche Tournament for the rst time in the past ve years, beating the Bears 9-4. In that semi-nal game against De La Salle, the Knights overcame a 62 decit going into the third quarter and responded with a 7-0 run to earn
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Nelson wide open in the end zone on the fourth-down touchdown pass to win the game with 14 seconds remaining. Any time you lose, especially in that fashion, its very disappointing, defensive tackle R i c h a r d Seymour said Monday. But one game doesnt make the Richard season. You Seymour move forward. Ive been in many games in my career, and thats one of the most heartbreaking ones Ive had. You move forward, and youve got to get better as a team. holes for the defense than anything else. Alex Smith threw a costly second-half interception and was sacked six times against Dallas, and two-time Pro Bowl running back Frank Gore has run for 106 yards and a touchdown on 42 carries through two games. None of which is the identity Harbaugh wants to bring. We want to be a running team. We want to be a throwing team. We want to be darn-near 50-50 and equally good in both, Harbaugh said. We are in a process, he added. I know everybody wants to solve the debt today. Things will only get tougher when the 49ers play the rst of two straight East Coast road games, The Raiders have little time to mope with three straight games coming up against teams that have started the season 2-0, beginning with the home opener Sunday against the New York Jets. That is followed by a home game against New England and a trip to Houston. The message on Monday from coach Hue Jackson to his players was the same as it was after the game: The Raiders need to nish. You cant take a play off, you cant take an opportunity off, you have to nish everything you do, he said. Its tough in the NFL. We have a good group of men in that locker room who, hopefully, have learned a very valuable lesson that we can learn from this and move forward, that we have to play Raider football all the time. Not just for a Cincinnati (1-1) on Sunday and Philadelphia the following week. They will stay and practice in Youngstown, Ohio, between games. The Niners didnt make that trip any easier. What would have been a signature victory over Dallas and a 2-0 start turned into a miserable morning. Only a few players trickled into the locker room Monday, a scheduled day off, and the ones who were left didnt feel any better after a nights sleep. Center Jonathan Goodwin said he thought about the overtime sack he allowed to Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff all night, a play that stalled the 49ers only drive in overtime. Were not making any excuses, Goodwin said. We didnt get the half, but you have to do it for 60 minutes. The loss featured quite a few notable statistical lows for the Raiders, who according to STATS LLC are the only team since at least 1993 to allow ve touchdowns on ve drives in the second half. The 25 rst downs in the second half by the Bills were the second most since at least 1991 and the Raiders lost a game in which they scored at least 35 points for the rst time since 1988. Thats about the worst one since Ive been here, said defensive tackle Tommy Kelly, who joined the team in 2004. In eight years, we have never been up on anybody 21-3 and lost. We have never been up on anybody 21-3 that many times since Ive been here. We just got to go back to job done, and thats not good. Injuries are also beginning to pile up. Michael Crabtree is still nursing a troublesome left foot and fellow receiver Braylon Edwards injured his right knee on a 21-yard catch in the first quarter. Edwards was scheduled to have an MRI on Monday. Harbaugh indicated that safety Dashon Goldson and cornerback Shawntae Spencer, both starters the in the past, could return to the lineup this week. Goldson has been inactive through two games because of a sore knee and Spencer has had a hamstring strain since training camp. Getting some depth back could be crucial.
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ALAMEDA A cross-country ight and a day to reect did little to ease the pain of a memorable collapse by the Oakland Raiders defense. Giving up ve touchdowns on ve second-half drives can have that effect. The Raiders returned to work Monday still trying to gure out what went wrong in a 38-35 loss to the Buffalo Bills the previous day. There was plenty, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The formidable defensive line was unable to generate a pass rush or stop the run in the second half, the defensive backs struggled in coverage and tackling, and a major miscommunication left David
the drawing board. Its just a real tough pill to swallow. Real tough. The Raiders allowed 217 yards rushing, 264 more through the air and gave up three go-ahead touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The most devastating came in the closing seconds. Chris Johnson, who struggled in coverage all game, had a pass in his hands in the end zone with 27 seconds left before Donald Jones broke up the potential interception. Two plays later on fourth-and-1 from the 6, Nelson broke open over the middle of the eld for the easy touchdown. Johnson, who lined up on Nelson, broke immediately to the at after the snap to cover running back C.J. Spiller. Middle linebacker Rolando McClain also covered Spiller, leaving no one on Nelson. San Francisco has started fast in the rst two games and zzled late, building leads of 16-0 and 14-0 against Seattle and Dallas, respectively. While Ted Ginn Jr.s two kick returns in the fourth quarter saved them against the Seahawks, the 49ers had little to count on when it mattered most against Dallas. Add it to the long list of problems Harbaugh is working to x, even if hes not ready to reveal exactly how he plans to do that. Were trying to solve a lot of issues, Harbaugh said. I know youre trying to solve them right along with us. I dont have a great answer for you right there. A lot of things were looking at to improve ourselves.
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For a coach known for his offensive ingenuity, Harbaughs offense has shown little imagination. The 49ers (1-1) rank 31st in total offense through two games and have tried to ex their muscles on rare occasions. The only team that ranks worse is Seattle which happens to be the team San Francisco beat in the opener and also plays in the NFC West, by far the leagues worst division last season. Even worse, the same problems that led to Mike Singletary getting red started to resurface. The offensive line created more
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Now hes gone. Its a big loss for our football team, but we have great leadership on defense from players such as Michael Thomas, Delano Howell and Chase Thomas, coach David Shaw said. Weve also recruited very well recently and now it is time for guys to step up. Skov injured his knee in the second quarter of the Cardinals 37-10 victory at Arizona on Saturday night. Wildcats receiver Juron Criner was tackled and knocked into Skovs leg on the play. Skov spread out on the eld for about a minute, then had to be helped to the sideline. He laid on a training table behind Stanfords bench with his knee heavily wrapped before he left for the locker room on a cart just before halftime.
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STANFORD Hard to imagine a tougher day on The Farm this season than Monday. In a major blow to No. 5 Stanfords bid for a Pac-12 title and national championship, the school announced that linebacker and leading tackler Shayne Skov is out for the season with a left knee injury. Outside of Heisman Trophy hopeful Shayne Skov Andrew Luck, there might not have been a more important Cardinal player than Skov, the unquestioned leader of the defense and a projected NFL draft pick.
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a second consecutive trip to the championship game. The team was anchored by goalie Connor Dillon, who had a careerhigh 13 saves. The defense was lead by Jack Lucas with six steals while Nick Hale led the offense with ve goals. Brad Haaland earned four ejections and added three assists. Serra High School nished 11th.
action at San Anselmo over the weekend. Lindsay Montgomery played in her first game this season after recovering from an injury. Senior Isabelle Stepien had a hat trick and freshman Audrey Flower added two goals for the Knights. Menlo (1-3) will host the 17th annual Amanda MacDonald Invitational beginning with its match at 2:10 p.m. on Sept. 23. The Knights will play Palo Alto at 6:50 p.m. later that night.
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An up-and-down rst half saw Biola strike rst with a 44th minute goal by senior forward Marco Ruvalcaba to send the Eagles into the break up 1-0. Oaks came out looking for the equalizer in the second half and found it in the 64th minute when senior mid-fielder Sam Zipperstein put together a beautiful cross on a free kick to set up an opportunity for Matheus Barbosa. The mid-fielder from Brazil out jumped the Eagles defense and headed it into the back of the net for his second score of the season. An overtime period did not produce a winning goal. The Oaks move to 2-3-1 on the season as California Pacific Conference play kicks off next Saturday with a tilt at home against
Jeffersons rough start to the 2011 season continues with a 31-point loss to the Irish. The Indians, playing for the rst time after forfeiting their Week 1 game against Pittsburgh, had no answer for Cathedrals Valentino Miles, who ran for 136 yards and four touchdowns.
forced four turnovers in the win. Running back Thomas Reynolds led the Oaks, rushing for a 137 yards. Menlo went down early 7-3, but stormed back and built a 17-7 lead on Reynolds second quarter touchdown. Quarterback Matt Pelasasa (College of San Mateo, Woodside) had a solid game, throwing for 155 yards and accounting for two Menlo touchdowns. Menlo converted all four Occidental turnovers into points. With the win the Oaks improve to 3-0 on the young season. Menlo will travel to Spokane, Wash. for their third straight road affair next Saturday, Sept. 24 against Whitworth University. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Burlingame bounced back from its loss to Woodside and beat Gunn of Palo Alto 35-7. The Panthers rushed for 239 yards. Tight end John Bruni caught three passes for 66 yards. Derek Noonan, a running back, scored twice for Burlingame ... El Camino defeated Lincoln of San Francisco 14-6. The Colts forced six fumbles in the game ... Hillsdale got a monster game from Damien Carter, who ran for 242 yards and a touchdown in the Knights rst win of the season, a 24-16 defeat of San Lorenzo ... Mills picked up its rst win one of the year, defeating Harbor 15-12 ... Capuchino defeated Harker 35-14.
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that, perhaps such specics such as how many years he might seek in a new deal. The 34-year-old Beltran, who joined the defending World Series champion Giants in a July 28 trade from the New York Mets, has said he will think about his next step once he is home for the offseason. Well, you have to remember when Carlos and I sat down to determine what teams he was going to go to, it was his choice, Boras told the Associated Press on Monday night before attending the Moneyball premiere in downtown Oakland. He came to the Giants for a reason. Obviously he has played very well here. He has gotten a chance to get to know the city and the organization. The switch-hitting Beltran told the San Jose Mercury News last week he would like to see San Francisco take steps to upgrade the offense aside from just getting back a healthy catcher Buster Posey and second baseman Freddy Sanchez, both out with season-ending injuries and the parties would be in touch regarding the plan this winter. Addressing the leadoff spot is something else Beltran has noted. Boras also doesnt look at Beltrans next contract as his last, meaning San Francisco could be in the mix even if it makes an offer to Beltran of two or three years.
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OAKLAND Agent Scott Boras expects slugger Carlos Beltran to seriously consider returning to the San Francisco Giants beyond this season. Boras is scheduled to have lunch with his client on Tuesday in Los Angeles, where the Giants open a series against Carlos Beltran the Dodgers. He expects to know more about what Beltran wants after
JOLIET, Ill. Tony Stewart took himself out of title contention before the opening race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. A topsy-turvy season led the two-time NASCAR champion to cross his name off the list of drivers he believes are legitimate title contenders, and nothing he did on track at Chicagoland Speedway changed his mind. That includes winning. Stewart picked up his rst win of the season Monday a day after rain washed out the opening round of the 10race Chase by awlessly conserving fuel to the nish. The victory, his 40th
career win in the Cup Series, tied him with Mark Martin for 16th on the alltime wins list. More importantly, it vaulted him from ninth in the standings to second, and he trails leader Kevin Harvick by a mere seven points. So, Smoke, you sure you arent in the mix for a third NASCAR championship? One day doesnt change the whole season, he said. Stewart, who likely beneted the most from the rain out because he was plagued with a migraine headache all day Sunday, seemed subdued in his victory celebration. Hes had, by his own admission, a rough year, and it was
just last month when he said the No. 14 team didnt even deserve a spot in the Chase. But his Stewart-Haas Racing team has turned it up a notch, evidenced by threestraight top-10 nishes and, on Monday, the end of a 32-race losing streak. Round 2 of the Chase shifts to New Hampshire, where Ryan Newman led a 1-2 nish for SHR in July. So Stewart may not like his title chances, but this recent upswing has crew chief Darian Grubb believing the team is in the mix. Thats Tonys mind-set, Grubb said. We all work too hard to ever come to feeling that way.
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BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANSRecalled RHP Zach McAllister from Columbus (IL).Assigned RHP Jason Rice outright to Columbus (IL). DETROIT TIGERSPromoted Dave Owen to director, player development. Named Al Nipper minor league pitching coordinator. SEATTLE MARINERSNamed Joe McIlvaine special assistant to the general manager. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKSSelected the contract of RHP Jarrod Parker from Mobile (Southern). Designated INF Tommy Manzella for assignment. CHICAGO CUBSSelected the contract of C Steve Clevenger from Iowa (PCL). Recalled RHP Rafael Dolis from Tennessee (SL). SAN DIEGO PADRESActivated INF Chase Headley from the 15-day DL. National Football League NFLFined Atlanta CB Dunta Robinson $40,000 for his hit on Philadelphia WR Jeremy Maclin in a Sept.18 game. KANSAS CITY CHIEFSPlaced RB Jamaal Charles on injured reserve. LACROSSE Major League Lacrosse COLORADO MAMMOTHRe-signed G Chris Levis to a two-year contract. OHIO MACHINENamed P.J. Kavanagh and Bill Wolford assistant coaches.
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Anti-Gadhafi fighters salvage weapons from a pro-Gadhafi weapons and ammunition compound in a village near Sirte,one of Moammar Gadhafis last remaining strongholds.
TRIPOLI, Libya Facing little resistance, revolutionary ghters captured the airport and other parts of a southern desert city that is one of the last remaining strongholds of Moammar Gadhas forces Monday, even as military offensives stalled to the north. The capture of Sabha would be a welcome victory for Libyas new rulers, who have struggled to rout forces loyal to Gadha a month after sweeping into Tripoli and forcing the ousted leader into hiding. He has not been found. A push to capture Gadhas hometown of Sirte and the mountain enclave of Bani Walid has stalled as well-armed forces loyal to the fugitive leader ght back ercely with rockets and other heavy weaponry. Libyas new rulers have frequently claimed gains only to nd their forces beaten back. A force of three southern brigades pushed its way into Sabha, deep in the Sahara Desert, on Monday. Our ags are waving there over the airport and other parts of Sabha, Col. Ahmed Bani, the military spokesman for the transitional government, told reporters in Tripoli. The airport is about four miles from the center of Sabha, 400 miles (650 kilometers) south of Tripoli. Hassan Moussa Tabawi, a spokesman of three southern brigades that led the takeover
of Sabha, told the Associated Press that revolutionary forces have control of most of the city but still face pockets of resistance in a few central neighborhoods occupied by Gadha loyalists and Gadhadhfa tribe. The airport is totally secure and many residential neighborhoods have raised the liberation ag, he said in a telephone interview from Sabha. The two sides clashed on Sunday night, but he said the anti-Gadha ghters planned to take the rest of the city on Tuesday morning. Before the arrival of the new governments forces, he said, Sabha residents tried to rise up several times over the past seven months but were besieged by Gadha troops. People were very happy to see us, Tabawi said. Salam Kara, the Benghazi-based spokesman for Sabhas local council, said revolutionary forces also seized an old fort as well as a convention center and a hospital inside the city. It is a great achievement by the rebels from all over the south and led by the rebels from inside of Sabha, he said. The resistance is not strong because Sabhas rebels have been holding protests for a long time and just needed help from outside. Revolutionary forces have been sweeping through isolated towns in the rocky wasteland south of the Mediterranean coastal area where most of Libyas more than 6 million population live, in a bid to establish complete control. Sabha could become a rallying point.
WASHINGTON The military says it is ready for the lifting Tuesday of a ban on gays serving openly, while supporters of repeal applaud the historic change as a victory for equal rights. Pentagon press secretary George Little said Monday that the military is adequately prepared for the end of the current policy, commonly known as dont ask, dont tell, under which gays can serve as long as they dont openly acknowledge their sexual orientation and commanders are not allowed to ask. No one should be left with the impression that we are unprepared. We are prepared for repeal, Little said. Last week, the Pentagon said 97 percent of the military has undergone training in the new law. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Joint Chiefs chairman Adm. Mike Mullen, and President Barack Obama have all certied that allowing openly gay service members will not
undermine the effectiveness of the military or its recruiting. Repeal will take effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT Tuesday. For weeks the military services have been accepting applications from openly gay recruits, while waiting for repeal to take effect before processing the applications. As soon as the ban is lifted, the Defense Department will publish revised regulations to reect the new law that will allow gays to serve openly. The revisions, such as eliminating references to banned homosexual service, are in line with policy guidance that was issued by top Pentagon ofcials in January, after Obama signed the legislation that did away with the dont ask, dont tell policy. The lifting of the 18-year-old ban also will mean a halt to all pending investigations, discharges and other administrative proceedings that were begun under the Clinton-era law. Existing standards of personal conduct, such as those pertaining to public displays of affection, will continue regardless of sexual orientation.
RENO, Nev. They came from every corner to the Nevada desert to watch the nations premier air race, a daring competition between speed-hungry pilots that pushed the limits of safety. They all had one thing in common: a deep affection for aviation. One was a wheelchair-bound recent college graduate who was thrilled to be at the races.
Another was a former airline pilot who owned a vintage airplane. Still another was at his rst race, attending at the urging of his father and brother. They were among the 10 people who died when one of the planes in the race, a WWIIera P-51 Mustang ghter plane called The Galloping Ghost, plunged into the VIP section. The 74-year-old stunt pilot also died in the nations deadliest air racing disaster.
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SANAA, Yemen Thousands of protesters backed by military defectors seized a base of the elite Republican Guards on Monday, weakening the control of Yemens embattled president over this poor, fractured Arab nation. His forces fired on unarmed demonstrators elsewhere in the capital, killing scores, wounding hundreds and sparking international condemnation. The protesters, joined by soldiers from the renegade 1st Armored Division, stormed the base without ring a single shot, according to witnesses and security officials. Some carried sticks and rocks. They used sandbags to erect barricades to protect their comrades from the possibility of weapons re from inside the base, but none came and the Republican Guards eventually ed, leaving their weapons behind. Although the base was not particularly large the Republican Guards have bigger ones in the capital and elsewhere in Yemen its capture buoyed the protesters spirits and signaled what could be the start of the collapse of President Ali Abdullah Salehs 33-year-old regime. It was unbelievable, said protester Ameen Ali Saleh of storming the base on the west side of the major al-Zubairy road, which runs through the heart of Sanaa. We acted like it was us who had the weapons, not the soldiers.
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Anti-government protesters carry a fellow protester injured during clashes with security forces in Sanaa,Yemen.
Now the remainder of the regime will nally crumble, said another demonstrator, Mohammed alWasaby. Our will is more effective than weapons. The soldiers loyal to Saleh just ran away. As clashes continued into the night, several loud explosions rocked Sanaa, and a mortar hit the Islamic University of Al-Iman, killing one and injuring two others. The cause of the explosions was not known. Saleh went to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment after a June attack on his Sanaa compound and has not returned to Yemen, but has resisted calls to resign. A nal showdown may well pit the Republican Guards, led by Salehs son and heir apparent Ahmed, against the soldiers of the 1st Armored Division, another elite outfit that has fought in all of Yemens wars over the past two decades, and their tribal allies in the capital. The Republican Guards and the Special Forces, also led by the presidents son, have long been thought to be the regimes last line of defense against the seven-monthold uprising.
GUATEMALA CITY Four earthquakes struck the southeastern part of Guatemala in less than two hours Monday afternoon, causing at least one death, authorities said. At least three people were reported missing. President Alvaro Colom urged calm after the temblors were felt across much of the Central American country, the largest a 5.8
magnitude. All were centered in an area about 30 miles (51 kilometers) southeast of the capital, Guatemala City, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There is no reason to think there will be anything bigger, Colom said at a news conference. He said all rescue forces and government agencies had been activated to deal with the aftermath. A 38-year-old woman died when
a wall collapsed in her house in Cuilapa, the epicenter and one of the areas most effected, said Mariano Laz, spokesman for the local Volunteer Fire Department. Colom said there were at least three people missing and others injured, though he didnt say how many or in what locations. Besides Cuilapa, the areas of Santa Maria Inhuatan and Oratorio were most affected, Guatemalas seismology institute said. Public
buildings were evacuated and school classes canceled. The quakes also caused landslides along the main highway to El Salvador, and at least one car was buried, authorities said. The largest quake hit about 12:34 local time, a half hour after a 4.8magnitude temblor. Another 4.8magnitude quake hit at about 1:20 p.m. A fourth of 4.5-magnitude was reported in an area south of the others at 2:30 p.m.
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WASHINGTON The doctor doesnt think your sore throat is bad enough yet to order a strep test unaware that a dozen people across town were diagnosed with strep throat just last week. Doctors rarely know what bugs are brewing in the neighborhood until their own waiting rooms start to fill. Harvard University researchers report Monday that getting them real-time information on nearby infections could improve patient care for strep throat alone, potentially helping tens of thousands avoid either a delayed diagnosis or getting antibiotics they didnt need. The risk you have is based on where you live and what the people around you have, explains Dr. Kenneth Mandl of Childrens Hospital Boston, affiliated with Harvard. His analysis of 82,000 patient visits found that knowing how much strep throat is circulating can help improve the accuracy of the next patients diagnosis. Today, hundreds of hospitals, clinics and health departments automatically report certain symptoms and diagnoses to the government. That practice has a wonky name biosurveillance but its how officials track the spread of flu, detect the latest whooping cough outbreak, and watch for weird symptoms that might signal a brand-new disease or even bioterrorism. But until theres an outbreak, that information is a one-way street. Theres no easy way for doctors to learn what their colleagues nearby diagnosing. Instead, doctors often call the health department to ask if anyones heard of a case of this or that disease as they puzzle over a
Someone with just a sore throat and fever usually wouldnt get tested but if the strep germ is prevalent in their community,testing could spot 62,000 previously missed patients nationally,the researchers calculated.
patients symptoms, says Dr. Alfred DeMaria of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Giving doctors a fast, ongoing snapshot of disease would be very helpful, says DeMaria, who wasnt involved in Mandls research but praises the approach. The key is to make the system entirely automated and real-time. Work is beginning on technology to do just that, trying to link local biosurveillance to electronic health records, maybe even mobile apps. First, the question is whether such tracking could make a real difference. So Mandl and his colleague Dr. Andrew Fine, an emergency medicine physician, examined strep throat, an infection frequently misdiagnosed in adults. Because strep throat is more common in young children, those with red, sore throats are given either a while-you-wait rapid test or, because that test sometimes misses the bug, a throat culture that can take a day or two for results. For anyone 15 or older, guidelines say doctors shouldnt order a test or prescribe antibiotics unless sore-throat sufferers rise to a certain level of suspicion because of other symptoms: fever, enlarged lymph nodes, tonsils with swelling or pus, and a lack of coughing. People with none or just one of those symptoms probably have a virus and are supposed to be sent home. A patient with a lot of those symptoms often are given antibiotics automatically, and those in between get tested. Mandl and Fine turned to records from CVS MinuteClinics in six states where all sore-throat patients are tested and symptoms are recorded. What the govern-
ment-funded study found: Knowing how prevalent strep is in a particular area is a strong enough predictor to count as an extra symptom in the test-or-treat decision. In other words, if little strep throat is circulating, the chances that someone with several strep symptoms really has it drops enough that its worth testing them before prescribing antibiotics. Considering there are 10.5 million annual health-care visits for suspected strep throat, that change could prevent unnecessary antibiotics for more than 166,000 patients, the researchers reported. On the flip side, someone with just a sore throat and fever usually wouldnt get tested but if the strep germ is prevalent in their community, testing could spot 62,000 previously missed patients nationally, the researchers calculated. Their study appears Monday in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. Strep isnt the only example. In smaller studies, Mandl and Fine have found that knowing how much whooping cough and bacterial meningitis are spreading locally can improve diagnosis of those diseases, too. The challenge is how to disseminate such information fast enough for doctors to use. MinuteClinic, for example, says it doesnt record test results in real time yet but may be able to share that kind of data in the future. Broadening the concept, federal health officials are working to create an easy-to-use Web tool that would let doctors search for local surveillance information. They also are testing how to automatically send alerts about disease outbreaks to the electronic health records of patients with similar symptoms.
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Whooping cough,or pertussis,is a highly contagious bacterial disease that in rare cases can be fatal.It leads to severe coughing that causes children to make a distinctive whooping sound as they gasp for breath.
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LONDON Sudanese twins born with the tops of their heads joined together have been separated in a rare and risky series of operations at a London childrens hospital, officials said Sunday. Facing the World, a charity which helps disfigured children, said it had helped fund the four-stage operation on 11month-olds Rital and Ritag Gaboura. Twins born joined at the head are known as craniopagus twins and they occur in about one in 2.5 million births. Separating them can be dangerous, especially if as in this case theres significant blood flow between their brains. Its extremely high-risk, said Dr. James Goodrich, who coordinated a similar separation of conjoined twins at New Yorks Montefiore Childrens Hospital in 2004. But the alternative can be just as bad. Because conjoined twins almost never pump the blood across their bodies evenly, the strongest sibling strains his or her heart trying to pick up the slack. Facing the World said that Ritags overworked heart was already failing by the time her family arrived in Britain. The charity said that the separation took place in stages at Londons Great Ormond Street Hospital. Two operations took place in May. Tissue expanders essentially balloons intended to help stretch the babies skin over their newly exposed heads were inserted in July. The final separation took place on Aug. 15. Incidences of surviving twins with this condition is extremely rare, lead surgeon David Dunaway said in a statement released by the charity. The task presented innumerable challenges and we were all very aware of our responsibilities to the family and these two little girls. The charity released before and after photographs of the twins. The before photo showed the two sprawled out on a bed, with their heads joined just above the hairline to form what appeared to be a single, solid unit. The after photograph showed both side-by-side looking alert and healthy, clutching white stuffed animals. Although rare, operations to separate twins linked by their heads arent unheard of. The U.S. National Library of Medicine records that one of the first successful operations to separate craniopagus twins took place in 1956. In 2003, surgeons in Dallas separated 2-year-old Egyptian twins joined at the head, and a year later Goodrich was one of a team of doctors which separated Filipino twins in four major surgeries that took place over 10 months. Even successful operations can leave neurological damage, although that didnt immediately appear to be the case with Rital and Ritag. Within days the twins were back on the general ward interacting and playing as before, the charity said. Its executive coordinator, Sarah Driver-Jowitt, predicted that the girls parents who havent been named may soon return home with two healthy, separate girls. Goodrich agreed. So far the results have been exceptional, he said. I think both kids will do quite well.
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CHICAGO An increase in child abuse, mostly in infants, is linked with the recent recession in new research that raises fresh concerns about the impact of the nations economic woes. The results are in a study of 422 abused children from mostly lower-income families, known to face greater risks for being abused, and the research involved just 74 counties in four states. But lead author Dr. Rachel Berger of Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh said the results conrm anecdotal reports from many pediatricians whove seen increasing numbers of shaken baby cases and other forms of
brain-injuring abuse. Berger decided to study this type of injury, known as abusive head trauma, after noticing an increase at her own hospital from late 2007 through June 2009. Her hospital averaged 30 cases per year during those recession years versus 17 yearly before 2007. Though this abuse is still uncommon, the number of cases in the counties studied increased sharply, rising from about 9 cases per 100,000 children in pre-recession years, to almost 15 per 100,000 kids during the recession a 65 percent increase. By contrast, juvenile diabetes a betterknown condition affects about 19 per 100,000 children younger than age 10. Children studied were younger than 5, and against fatal disease, said Dr. Tom Clark, who leads the CDCs epidemiology team focused on vaccine-preventable diseases. Versions of the vaccine are made by two companies Sanofi Pasteur and GlaxoSmithKline. The companies have acknowledged that the immunity conferred by the vaccine wanes over time, but they declined to comment on Witts study. The type of vaccine given in the U.S. has been in use since the late 1990s. It is typically administered in a combination shot that also protects against tetanus and diphtheria. Nearly every state requires children to get the full
most were infants. Most suffered brain damage and 69 died, though the death rate didnt rise during the recession. Unemployment rates in the 74 counties rose during the ve-year study. The proportion of children on Medicaid in those counties also increased, from 77 percent before the recession to 83 percent. However, insurance and family employment information were not reported for the abused children in the study. Combine the stress of raising a young child with wage cuts or lost jobs and you get a sort of toxic brew in terms of thinking about possible physical violence, said Mark Rank, a social welfare professor at Washington University in St. Louis. He said the study echoes sociological research linking violence series of shots before enrolling in school. Periodic outbreaks still occur in places with high vaccination rates. The short-term effectiveness of the vaccine has been shown to be 90 percent or higher in the rst couple of years. The long-term effectiveness is not well understood, but researchers thought it was more than three years. A preliminary study conducted by the CDC last year found the ve-dose vaccination for children was about 70 percent effective ve years after the last shot. Witts research suggests the effectiveness may drop much lower
with declines in economic well-being. Along with U.S. Census data released last week indicating that a record 46 million Americans are poor, the study shows that as poverty goes up and economic stagnation continues...there are really human costs involved, Rank said. The study was released online Monday in Pediatrics. The counties studied included Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania; central and southern Ohio; and a handful of counties in northern Kentucky and in the Seattle area. The researchers examined medical records and national labor statistics for 2004 through November 2007 and compared them with data from the recession. than that, perhaps below 50 percent after just three years. Witt also found that shots work great in the short term. Rates of whooping cough dropped dramatically after kids were age 11 and 12, when many get the booster shot. The long-term effectiveness of that booster also is not known and has received relatively little study. Health ofcials are also discussing whether additional boosters may one day be recommended for teenagers or adults. Its a little too soon to say much about the longer-term effectiveness of that booster, said Lara Misegades, a CDC epidemiologist.
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Navigating the New San Mateo County Library Catalogue. 10:30 a.m. Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Learn how to open a library account, place a hold on a book, get reading recommendations, find articles and more on the SMCL website. Free. For more information visit library.belmont.edu. Pretty Little Liars Jeopardy. 3:30 p.m. Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. Team up to answer Jeopardy-style trivia questions and win a prize. For ages 12-19. Free. For more information go to library.belmont.edu. Release of upcoming film Footloose. 4 p.m to 5:30 p.m. Hillsdale Shopping Center Macys Center Court, 60 31st Ave., San Mateo. Footloose is a new take on the beloved 1984 classic film Foorloose. It stars Julianne Hough and Kenny Wormald. For more information call 345-8222. Three Million Bags Saved at New Leaf! 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. New Leaf Community Markets, 150 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay. New Leaf is holding an Appetizers Reception to celebrate that 3 million grocery bags will have been saved at New Leaf this fall since 1993. Free. For more information visit newleaf.com. Local author Sonya Knudset talks about her book, HillsboroughCalifornia. 7 p.m., Lane Community Room, Burlingame Public Library, 480 Primrose Road, Burlingame. Free. For more information call the 558-7444, ext. 2. THURSDAY, SEPT. 22 Free Health Screening for Seniors. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Menlo Park Senior Center, 110 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park. The free health screening is for seniors age 60 and older only. Health screening includes a complete cholesterol profile, blood pressure, blood glucose, weight, BMI and consultation with a nurse or dietitian. Appointments are necessary. Sponsored by the Wise and Well Program funded by Senior Focus. Free. For more information or to make an appointment call 6967663. Tamburitza Extravaganza 2011. 1 p.m. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, 1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame. Non-stop music brought to you by tamburitza orchestra. $10-$25. For more information call 349-9221. Golden Color, Glorious Light: Dutch and Flemish Masterpiece. 1 p.m. Millbrae Library, 1 Library Ave., Millbrae. Millbrae Library Adult Program Golden Color, Glorious Light: Dutch & Flemish Masterpieces from the San Francisco Fine Arts Museum Docent. Free. For more information call 697-7607. Filoli and the Royal Oak Foundation Present: Syrie Maugham: Staging the Glamorous Interior. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., 86 Caada Road, Woodside. Pauline Metcalf will talk about the work of the interior designer Syrie Maugham. A reception, book sale and signing will immediately follow the presentation. $25 members, $30 non-members. Tickets can be purchased online at www.filoli.org or by calling Filoli weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 364-8300. For more information call 364-830, ext. 508. Movies for School Age Children: Aladdin. 3:30 p.m., San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Ave., San Mateo. Come see the Walt Disney Animated movie Aladdin. The movie is rated G and lasts 90 minutes. Free popcorn from Whole Foods. Free. For more information call 522-7838. From Domination to Creativity: A Personal Story of Slavery and Freedom. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Notre Dame de Namur University, 1500 Ralston Ave., Belmont. Minh Dang will share her survival experience with human trafficking. Sustainable Gardening Lecture: Drought Tolerant Plants. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo. Learn how to plan your drought-tolerant garden. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. For more information call 5991498. Communities Rallying Around Our Veterans. 7 p.m. 320 Adrian Road, Millbrae. Guest Speaker: Raymond Mueller works with veterans related to toxic exposure suffered by our service men and women. For more information call langinsureyou@sbcglobal.net. Lecture on ADHD without Drugs: A Guide to Natural Care. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., New Leaf Community Markets, 150 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay. Dr. Newmark, founder of the Center for Pediatric Integrative Medicine, will lecture on ADHD without Drugs. Adults only. Free. Preregistration is required. To register and for more information visit www.newleaf.com. FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 Salsa Band Mazacote. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. Discover unique painting, photography, jewelry, glass, ceramics and more at prices for every budget. For more information call 780-7305. Art on the Square. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Downtown Redwood City, 2200 Broadway. Free. Master Impressionist Dave Burliegh. 8 p.m. Angelicas Bistro, 863 Main St., Redwood City. Comedian Dave Burliegh has been entertaining audiences around the glove with his unique blend of comedy. Dave has honed his skills as a master impressionist and possesses an arsenal of spot-on celebrity impersonations. $15 in advance/$18 day of show. For tickets call 3653226 or visit www.angelicasbistro.com. Broadway by the Bay presents Gypsy. 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City. $22-48. Tickets on sale now at the Broadway by the Bay Box Office or in person during the run of the show up to 1.5 hours prior to the performance. For more information call 579-5565. Stung and Petty Theft. 9 p.m. Club Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City. Police tribute band Stung and Tom Petty tribute band Petty Theft perform everything from revered classics to modern hits. Ages 21 and up. $15. For more information email jennifer@dancingcat.com. SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 NCVA Boys Power League. 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. San Mateo County Event Center, Expo Hall, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. Free admission. For more information call 574-3247. Health Walk with Dr. James L. Hutchinson. 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Beresford Park, 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. Join Dr. Hutchinson, M.D., longtime proponent of walking and its health benefits for older adults, and walk one half or two mile courses. Walk as little or as far as you like at your own pace. Free. For more information call 522-7490. For more events visit smdailyjournal.com, click Calendar.
LOS ANGELES Former Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen and the studio that fired him are drawing closer to a deal to end their legal dispute. According to a person familiar with the talks, Sheen and Warner Bros. were near an agreement but still at work on it Monday. The person was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. Calls to Sheens attorney were not returned. In a statement, the studio said no deal had been reached and declined further comment. Sheen filed a $100 million lawsuit for wrongful termination against Warner after his firing, which followed bitter public tirades directed at the studio and the shows executive producer. A judge ordered arbitration in the case, with a status report set for December. The Los Angeles Times reported that final touches are being put on a deal that would give Sheen about $25 million to settle out of his contract. Sheen was the highest-paid actor in television, with a per-episode salary reported to be between $1.2 million to $2 million. His clash with producers cut short
last season for the CBS series that is TVs highest-rated comedy. Two and a Half Men returned to the air Monday with Ashton Kutcher joining the cast as a new character. He plays an Internet billionaire who decides to buy the house that had been owned by Sheens now-deceased character. In a recent turnaround, Sheen has been making conciliatory gestures toward his former show. Appearing at Sundays Emmy Awards as a presenter, he addressed the Two and a Half Men cast and crew, saying, I wish you nothing but the best for this upcoming season. In an interview with Matt Lauer on Today last week, the actor known for his hard-partying life said he didnt k n o w how to put out the fire when he was fired and began a manic round of media appearances talking about tiger blood and winning.
LOS ANGELES Chaz Bono is dancing right past the controversy surrounding his casting on Dancing With the Stars and hes not even the dancing type. I like it, but Im kind of an introvert, he said from the nondescript dance studio where he has been rehearsing for the hit ABC show for up to ve hours a day. My natural tendency is to go in, not show off. I get embarrassed really easily, which is something you have to get over on this show. Bono will be over it by Monday night, when he and 11 other celebrities, including actors, TV personalities, and sports stars, will make their ballroom
debut on the season premiere of Dancing With the Stars. Of the 11, Bono may be the most controversial: As the shows rst transgender contestant, the 42-year-old author Chaz Bono and activist has been the subject of hateful blog posts by some viewers and conservative media groups. Some have even called for a Dancing boycott. But other groups, such as the Transgender Law Center and the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, have lauded his casting and urged their members to support Bonos I couldnt see a face, just shadows, Ramirez told the Daily Journal yesterday. Another neighbor, who was fearful to identify himself, also witnessed the victims running from the shooter. I never saw the boys before in my life, he said. He heard three shots ring out, then a pause for about 10 seconds, then more gunre. He assumed the shooting was related to rival gangs. Ramirez said the neighborhood is relatively safe but has concerns now after Sundays homicide. A lot of parents, they both have to work and maybe they didnt know what was going on with their kids, she said. In recent months, Ramirez said, the neighborhood has seen an increase in the number of youths smoking marijuana on the street. Most crime in the area, she said, is usually nonviolent. Sunday nights incident was not near the triple homicide in December. That incident happened in Old Town, on the east side of Grand Avenue. Sundays incident was on the west side of Grand Avenue, several blocks from downtown. After last Decembers triple homicide, the South San Francisco Police Department hired four new ofcers to form a neighborhood response team unit to combat youth and gang violence in
appearance on the show. Meanwhile, he and professional partner Lacey Schwimmer are too focused on their cha-cha to listen to all the chatter and theyre condent that once the show begins, the controversy will fade as quickly as its requisite spray tans. I feel like if people who are on the fence just watch the show, I think theyre going to feel comfortable with me pretty soon, said Bono, wearing double knee braces under his long basketball shorts. Im a really kind of regular guy. I think Im a pretty nice guy. My heart is in the right place and I think if people just watch, theyll see that. The last contestant to perform Monday night, Bono earned 17 points out of 30 for their routine, which judges praised as joyous. the neighborhoods that circle downtown. This shooting and homicide is a tragic reminder of the hard work that remains to be done, and the city of South San Francisco will not rest until we have a community free of violence, Mayor Kevin Mullin wrote in a statement yesterday. He offered his deepest sympathies to the families of Sunday nights incident. Mullin said the city has made great strides to combat gang problems since December. The city ... has moved aggressively since the multiple shooting deaths in 2010 to address the challenges of gang and youth violence ... Yet more must and will be done to address the root causes of the violence and to create a safer community now and in the future, Mullin wrote in the statement. Police are in the preliminary stages of the investigation and are asking for the publics help with any information regarding this case. Information can be provided to the South San Francisco Police Department in person, on the business telephone number (650) 8778900 or on an anonymous TIP telephone number (650) 952-2244.
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San Francisco police Sgt. Joni Lee. At least 15 to 20 shots were red during the incident, Lee said. Police are looking for at least two Hispanic men, between 18 and 20 years old, who were seen driving in the area at the time of the shooting in a black Honda Accord or Civic, according to police. Those in the car were wearing dark-colored clothing with hoodies and one was wearing a white beanie. It is unknown if this vehicle is involved in the shooting, according to police. Yesterday afternoon, residents in the area gathered where the two boys were found shot, some of who witnessed the suspects eeing the scene. Alma Ramirez pointed out where at least seven bullets related to Sunday nights shooting entered two different homes on First Lane. She was also quick to point out blood stains on the street and sidewalk. When I heard the shots, my rst instinct was to protect my family, said Ramirez, who is married with a young daughter. She saw a man chasing the teen in an alley between two homes on First Lane that connects to Railroad Avenue.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #246406 The following person is doing business as: Enter Design and Lights, 1375 Burlingame Ave. # L-3, BURLINGAME, CA 94011 is hereby registered by the following owner: Edman Kasbari, 1741 Shorview Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Edman Kasbari/ This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 08/26/11. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 08/30/11, 09/06/11, 09/13/11, 09/20/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #246634 The following person is doing business as: Provestigate, 10 De Sabla Rd. #507, SAN MATEO, CA 94402 is hereby registered by the following owner: Arthur S. Laughton, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on N/A /s/ Arthur S. Laughton / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 09/09/11. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/13/11, 09/20/11, 09/27/11, 10/04/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #246485 The following person is doing business as: Above & Below, 936 Ralston Ave., BELMONT, CA 94002 is hereby registered by the following owner: Anita Lo, 35638 Beeching Ln., Fremont, CA 94536. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Anita Lo / This statement was filed with the Assessor-8ounty Clerk on 08/31/11. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/13/11, 09/20/11, 09/27/11, 10/04/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #246546 The following person is doing business as: Mobius Fit, 2055 Woodside Rd. #250, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94061 is hereby registered by the following owner: BCD Partners, LLC, CA. The business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 08/01/2011 /s/ Rob Dean / This statement was filed with the Assessor-8ounty Clerk on 09/06/11. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/13/11, 09/20/11, 09/27/11, 10/04/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #246388 The following person is doing business as: Carsons Cupcakes, 16 El Cerrito Ave., SAN MATEO, CA 94402 is hereby registered by the following owner: Carson Blanco, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Carson Blanco / This statement was filed with the Assessor-8ounty Clerk on 08/21/11. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/13/11, 09/20/11, 09/27/11, 10/04/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #246731 The following person is doing business as: EMC Insurance Services, 320 E. 3rd Ave., Office A, San Mateo, CA 94401, is hereby registered by the following owner: Victor T. Elliott, 221 S. Fremont St., Apt. 403, San Mateo, CA 94401. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 09/15/2011 /s/ Victor T. Elliott / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 09/16/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/20/11, 09/27/11, 10/04/11, 10/11/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #246675 The following person is doing business as: Nerve Terapist, 470 N. Idaho St. #105, SAN MATEO, CA 94401 is hereby registered by the following owner: Ramon Burrola, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on N/A /s/ Ramon Burrola / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 09/13/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/20/11, 09/27/11, 10/04/11, 10/11/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #246554 The following person is doing business as: Just Like Home Pets, 228 Haight St., MENLO PARK, CA 94025 is hereby registered by the following owner: Donnasue Jacobi, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 02/26/2002 /s/ Donnasue Jacobi / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 09/06/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 09/20/11, 09/27/11, 10/04/11, 10/11/11).
299 Computers
HP PRINTER Deskjet 970c color printer. Excellent condition. Software & accessories included. $30. 650-574-3865
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 CHINA CABINET - Vintage, 6 foot, solid mahogany. $300/obo. (650)867-0379 JACKET LADIES Tan color with fur collar $25. (650)308-6381 LARGE SELECTION of Opera records vinyl 78's 2 to 4 per album $8 to $20 ea. obo, (650)343-4461
304 Furniture
HAND MADE portable jewelry display case wood and see through lid $45. 25 x 20 x 4 inches. 650-592-2648 LIVING ROOM chairs Matching pair high end quality $99/both, (650)593-8880 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 -LARGE rectangular - gold frame - a little distressed look 33" x 29" $45.00 - San Carlos - 650-637-8262 650-796-8696 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
GALLON SIZE bag of costume jewelry various sizes, colors, $100.for bag, (650)589-2893 LADIES BRACELET, Murano glass. Various shades of red and blue $100 Daly City, no return calls. (650)991-2353 LADIES GOLD Lame' elbow lengthgloves sz 7.5 $15 New. (650)868-0436
303 Electronics
21 INCH TV Monitor with DVD $45. Call 650-308-6381 46 MITSUBISHI Projector TV, great condition. $400. (650)261-1541. COLOR TV - Apex digital, 13, perfect condition, manual, remote, $55., (650)867-2720 FLIP CAMCORDER $50. (650)583-2767 PANASONIC TV 21 inch $25., (650)6378244 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 See: http://tinyurl.com/3v9oxrk 650-204-0587
308 Tools
BATTERY CHARGER 40 amp needs work FREE! (650)274-7381 CAST IRON PIPE CUTTER - 43 inch $40., 650-720-1276 CHAIN HOIST 2 ton $25. (650)274-7381 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 JIG saw cast iron stand with wheels $25 best offer650 703-9644 CRAFTSMEN 16" scroll saw, good cond. $85. (650)591-4710 DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power 1,725 RPM $60 (650)347-5373 DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power 3,450 RPM $50 (650)347-5373 DEWALT DRILL - 18 volt with 3 batteries and charger, $40., SOLD ELECTRIC CHAIN Saw Wen. 14 inch $50 650-364-0902 ENGINE ANALYZER & TIMING LITE Sears Penske USA, for older cars, like new, $60., (650)344-8549 leave msg. LAWN MOWER reel type push with height adjustments. Just sharpened $45 650-591-2144 San Carlos METAL POWER Saw needs belt FREE! (650)274-7381 TABLE SAW 10", very good condition $85. (650) 787-8219
296 Appliances
BISSELL UPRIGHT vacuum cleaner clear view model $45 650-364-7777 CHANDELIER (650)878-9542 NEW 4 lights $30.
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 BRUGMANSIA TREE large growth and in pot, $50., (650)871-7200 CAESAR STONE - Polished gray, smooth cut edges, 26x36x3/4, great piece, $65., (650)347-5104 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 ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER Smith Corona $60 650-878-9542 ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER good condition $50., (650)878-9542 ELVIS PRESLEY $20(650)692-3260 poster book
CHOPPERS (4) with instructions $7/all. (650)368-3037 ELECTRIC HEATER - Oil filled electric heater, 1500 watts, $30., (650)504-3621 RADIATOR HEATER, oil filled, electric, 1500 watts $25. (650)504-3621 SHOP VACUUM rigid brand 3.5 horse power 9 gal wet/dry $40. (650)591-2393 SMART SERIES 13" Magnavox TV, remote, $26, 650-595-3933 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 WHIRLPOOL WASHING MACHINE used but works perfectly, many settings, full size top load, $90., (650)888-0039
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304 Furniture
2 DINETTE Chairs (650)692-3260 both for $29
MODULAR DESK/BOOKCASE/STORAGE unit - Cherry veneer, white laminate, good for home office or teenagers room, $75., (650)888-0039 OAK BOOK SHELVES - 7' X 30" X 10" $99.00 FIRM, (650)871-5805 OFFICE STAND - Can hold Printer - Fax Machine - three shelves below. Medium wood. $25.00 - San Carlos 650-637-8262 - 650-796-8696 ROCKING CHAIR - Traditional, full size Rocking chair. Excellent condition $100., (650)504-3621 SMALL TV STAND on rollers two shelves - medium tone - $20.00 San Carlo 650-637-8262 - 650-796-8696 SOFA (LIVING room) Large, beige. You pick up $45 obo. 650-692-1942 SOFA- BROWN, Beautiful, New $250 650-207-0897 STEREO CABINET walnut w/3 black shelves 16x 22x42. $35, 650-341-5347 STORAGE TABLE light brown lots of storage good condition $45. (650)867-2720 TWIN SIZE mattresses (2) excellent condition $100/all, San Mateo, SOLD! TWO BAR STOOLS, with back rests foot rests & swivels. $25 ea. (650)347-8061. TWO MATCHING PILLARS - different heights - to display statues, etc. $35.00 San Carlos 650-637-8262 650-796-8696 WOOD ROCKING Chair $25 (650)2747381
2 END Tables solid maple '60's era $40/both. (650)670-7545 4 DRAWER COLE FILE CABINET -27 Deep, Letter Size dark beige, $80., (650)364-0902 42" ROUND Oak Table (with 12") leaf. Clean/Great Cond. $40. 650-766-9553. 62" X 32" Oak (Dark Stain) Coffee Table w/ 24" Sq. side Table, Leaded Beveled Glass top/Like New - $90. 650-766-9553 ARMOIRE CABINET (415)375-1617 $90., Call
297 Bicycles
BICYCLE - Sundancer Jr., 26, $75. obo (650)676-0732 GIRL'S BIKE HUFFY Purple 6-speed good cond. $35 - Angela (650)269-3712 YAKAMA 3 Bike Car Trailer w/straps 2" hitch $45., (650)843-0773
GAME "BEAT THE EXPERTS" never used $8., (408)249-3858 GEORGE FOREMAN Grill good condition $15. 650-592-3327 GM CODE reader '82-'95 $20 650-583-5208 JANET EVANOVICH (4) hardback books $3/each (8) paperback books $1/each 650-341-1861 KITCHEN HOOD - Black, under mount, 3 diff. fan speeds, $95., (650)315-4465 LARGE BOWL - Hand painted and signed. Shaped like a goose. Blue and white $45 (650)592-2648 MACINTOSH COMPUTER complete with monitor, works perfectly, only $99, 650-595-3933 MANUAL WHEEL CHAIRS (2) $75.00 EACH 650-343-1826 MEN'S ASHTON and Hayes leather briefcase new. Burgundy color. $95 obo, (650)343-4461 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, $90., (650)867-2720 PICTORIAL WORLD $80/all (650)345-5502 History Books
BASSET LOVE Seat Hide-a-Bed, Beige, Good Cond. Only $30! 650-766-9553 BREAKFAST NOOK DINETTE TABLEsolid oak, 55 X 54, $49., (650)583-8069 BRUNO ELECTRIC Chair 24 volt $75 (650)274-7381 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 COUCH - Baker brand, elegant style, down 6 cushions, some cat damage, $95. obo, (650)888-0039 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 650-520-7921/650-245-3661 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 DRUM TABLE - brown, perfect condition, nice design, with storage, $45., (650)345-1111 EA CHEST , Bombay, burgundy, glass top, perfect cond. $35 (650)345-1111 END TABLE marble top with drawer with matching table $70/all. (650)520-0619 END TABLE solid marble white top with drawer $55. (650)308-6381
298 Collectibles
1982 PRINT "A Tune Off The Top Of My Head" See: http://tinyurl.com/4y38xld 650-204-0587 $75 49ER REPORT issues '85-'87 $35/all, (650)592-2648 ARMY SHIRT, long sleeves, with pockets. XL $15 each (408)249-3858 BAY MEADOWS UMBRELLA - Colorful, large-size, can fit two people underneath. $15 (650)867-2720 BAY MEADOWS bag & umbrella $15.each, (650)345-1111 COLLECTIBLES: RUSSELL Baze Bobbleheads Bay Meadows, $10.00EA. brand new in original box. Have six (415) 612-0156 COLORIZED TERRITORIAL Quarters uncirculated with Holder $15/all, (408)249-3858 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
306 Housewares
"PRINCESS HOUSE decorator urn "Vase" cream with blue flower 13 inch H $25., (650)868-0436 CANDLEHOLDER - Gold, angel on it, tall, purchased from Brueners, originally $100., selling for $25.,(650)867-2720 CEILING FAN multi speed, brown and bronze $45 650-592-2648 DRIVE MEDICAL design locking elevated toilet seat. New. $45. (650)343-4461 LAMPS - 2 southwestern style lamps with engraved deer. $85 both, obo, (650)343-4461 NORITAKE CHINA -Segovia Pattern. 4 each of dinner , salad and bread plates. like new. $35., (650)364-5319 PERSIAN TEA set for 8. Including spoon, candy dish, and tray. Gold Plated. $90. (650) 867-2720 SOLID TEAK floor model 16 wine rack with turntable $60. (650)592-7483 SOUP TUREEN -white ceramic with flowers. Italian. 3 quart capacity. Has accompanying plate. $30., (650)364-5319 STANDUP B.B.Q grill lamp 5ft tall. Never used. $75 obo, (650)343-4461
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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.
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ENTERTAINMENT CENTER - Oak wood, great condition, glass doors, fits large TV, 2 drawers, shelves , $100/obo. (650)458-1397 FILE CABINET - Metal - two drawer light greyish. $20.00 - San Carlos 650-637-8262 - 650-796-8696 FOAM INCLINER for twin bed $40 650-692-1942 FOLDING PICNIC TABLE - 8 x 30 and 7 folding, padded chairs, $80., (650)3640902 FRAMED PICTURE - $20.00 - San Carlos - 650-637-8262 - 650-796-8696 HOSPITAL BED, new $1,100/OBO. Call 650-595-1931
RUBBER STAMPS 30 Pieces Christmas, Halloween and Easter images, $50/all 650-588-1189 SHOWER POOR custom made 48 x 69 $70 (650)692-3260 SPINNING WHEEL with bobins $35 (650)274-7381 SPORTS BOOKS, Full of Facts, All Sports, Beautiful Collection 5 Volumes, $25. 650 871-7211 STUART WOODS Hardback Books 2 @ $3.00 each. (650)341-1861 SUITCASE - Atlantic. 27 " expandable. rolling wheels. Navy. Like new. $ 45., (650)364-5319 TEA CHEST from Bombay store $35 perfect condition 650-867-2720
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316 Clothes
MOTORCYCLE JACKET black leather Size 42, $60.obo, (650)290-1960
470 Rooms
NANCY'S TAILORING & BOUTIQUE Custom Made & Alterations 889 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA 94070 650-622-9439
NEW BROWN LEATHER JACKET- XL $25., 650-364-0902
(650) 593-3136
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620 Automobiles
76 MERCEDES 280 C Coupe. Very good condition. $4000 obo or Trade (650)270-3163
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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 LADIES SHOES- size 5, $10., (650)756-6778 LANE BRYANT assorted clothing. Sizes 2x-3x. 22-23, $10-$20. ea., brand new with tags. (650)290-1960 LARGE MEXICAN (650)364-0902 sombrero, $40., Brown.
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650-697-2685
MANS SUEDE-LIKE jacket, New, XXLg. $25. 650 871-7211 MEN'S SHOES (650)756-6778
List your upcoming garage sale, moving sale, estate sale, yard sale, rummage sale, clearance sale, or whatever sale you have... in the Daily Journal. Reach over 82,500 readers from South San Francisco to Palo Alto. in your local newspaper. Call (650)344-5200
CADILAC 93 Brougham 350 Chevy 237k miles, new radials, paint, one owner, 35 mpg. $2,800 OBO (650)481-5296 CHEVY '87 Box van rebuilt no title $100. (650)481-5296 HONDA 10 ACCORD LX - 4 door sedan, low miles, $19K, (650)573-6981
316 Clothes
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
MEN'S SUIT almost new $25. 650-573-6981 MENS SLACKS - 8 pairs, $50., Size 36/32, (408)420-5646
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2003 Honda Accord EX-AT, Stk# 11131, $8,850. 1998 Honda Civic EX, 94K mi., Stk# 11132, $6,450. 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320, Stk# 11126, $7,850. 2000 Ford Focus SE, 88K mi., Stk# 11130, $4,450. 2003 Lincoln LS, 95K mi., Stk# 11116, $7,850. 2001 Nissan Sentra, 67K mi., Stk# 11113, $6,450.
335 Rugs
WOOL AREA RUG - Multi-green colors, 5 X 7, $65. obo, (650)290-1960
440 Apartments
FLOWER POTS many size (50 pieces) $15/all, (415)346-6038 POTTED PLANTS (7) $5/each 650-207-0897 BELMONT - prime, quiet location, view, 1 bedroom $1395, 2 bedrooms $1650. New carpets, new granite counters, dishwasher, balcony, covered carports, storage, pool, no pets. (650) 592-1271 REDWOOD CITY- 1 bedroom, close to downtown, $1050 mo. plus $600 Deposit (650)361-1200
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470 Rooms
HIP HOUSING Non-Profit Home Sharing Program San Mateo County (650)348-6660
INFINITI 94 Q45 - Service records included. Black & tan, Garaged, $5,500 obo, (650)740-1743 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 MERCEDES BENZ 04 E320 - Excellent condition, leather interior, navigation, 77K mi., $14,500 obo, SOLD!
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FORD 05 350 Super Duty, 4x4 Crewcab, fully loaded, 125K miles, $23,500., (650)281-4750 or (650)492-0184
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680 Autos Wanted Dont lose money on a trade-in or consignment! Sell your vehicle in the Daily Journals Auto Classifieds. Just $3 per day. Reach 82,500 drivers from South SF to Palo Alto
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NISSAN 01 Quest - GLE, leather seats, sun roof, TV/DVR equipment. Looks new, $15,500. (650)219-6008
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.
Autobody
645 Boats
BANSHEE SAILBOAT - 13 ft. with extras, $750., (650)343-6563 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.
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MERCEDES BENZ REPAIR Diagnosis, Repair, Maintenance. All MBZ Models Elliott Dan Mercedes Master Certified technician 555 O'Neil Avenue, Belmont 650-593-1300
655 Trailers
PROWLER 01 Toy carrier, 25 ft., fully self contained, $5k OBO, Trade (650)589-8765 will deliver ROYAL 86 International 5th wheel 1 pullout 40ft. originally $12K reduced $10,900. Excelent condition. (408)807-6529
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
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Windows
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Kitchens
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SAN FRANCISCO Companies responsible for a 2007 San Francisco Bay oil spill that occurred when a ship slammed into a bridge agreed Monday to pay $44.4 million toward the cleanup and damage to the environment, including the deaths of thousands of birds. The proposed settlement is the final chap-
ter in the nearly four-year legal saga involving lawsuits against Regal Stone Ltd., which owned the ship that hit the San FranciscoOakland Bay Bridge on Nov. 7, 2007, and Fleet Management Ltd., which operated it. The deal still requires approval by a federal judge after a 30-day public comment period. This settlement resolves all claims, said Assistant Attorney General Ignacia Moreno, the Department of Justices highest-ranking There were ghts in the early days just to get one bike on a train, he said. Now, Caltrain has about 48,000 riders a day and has whole cars dedicated to accommodating bicyclists. Caltrain was once characterized as a service for bankers in Atherton to get into the city quickly, he said. His job, more than 20 years ago, was to show what the service could be. He is excited about Caltrains future, especially how it relates to all of the transportation projects San Francisco is currently taking on. Imagine being able to hop on a Caltrain and then access Crissy Field, for instance, in a near seamless trip, he said. The Transbay Terminal in San Francisco, a $4.5 billion project, should help the Bay Area connect in ways it never has, he said. helped search for Michelle. Tonight, our family has been notied that this weekend, we have found Michelle, Dinh said in an e-mail. Please continue praying for and supporting Michelle as our family begins the journey to ensure justice in her honor. The former friend, Giselle Esteban, 27, knew Le in high school in San Diego and was arrested earlier this month and charged with murder. She has not yet entered a plea. charges of premeditated attempted murder, felony assault with a knife and felony assault with a stun gun. She did not enter a plea and returns to court Oct. 4. Meanwhile, she remains in custody without bail.
environmental prosecutor. What you are seeing here ... is finality. Moreno said the settlement is the largest of its kind, resolving a lawsuit filed under the 1990 Oil Pollution Act passed after the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska. Several lawsuits were filed under the act against BP following the massive 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill off the Gulf Coast. With San Francisco Bay serving as a He imagines that one day all of the Bay Areas transportation agencies will operate in a more cooperative manner than they currently do because of funding. There has never been a deep enough crisis to do anything about it, Nolan said regarding the regionalization of transportation agencies. Agencies can buy fuel under joint agreements or consolidate maintenance services, he said. There are more opportunities for regionalization. Efciencies can be achieved, he said. We are, after all, living in a region. He told Caltrains Chief Executive Ofcer Mike Scanlon upon rejoining the board that he would whip him into shape. His wife said, good luck, Ive been trying that for years, Nolan said. Prosecutors believe Esteban, who is pregnant, attacked Le in the parking garage of the hospital where Le was doing a clinical rotation. Police later found Les Honda SUV a half-mile away. At the time of her May 27 disappearance, Le was working on a bachelors degree program at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, combining classroom work with clinical training. Wenke and her husband, with whom she has an 8-year-old child, are in the midst of an ugly divorce, Wagstaffe said. If convicted, she faces seven years to life in prison because of the premeditation allegation.
backdrop on a clear, sunny day, the settlement in the California case was announced on Treasure Island by U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, California Attorney General Kamala Harris and other officials. With this settlement, we are seeing to it that those responsible for the spill are held accountable and that they pay their share for restoring and improving our precious natural resources and public lands, Salazar said. Originally from Roanoke, Va., Nolan moved to San Francisco with his partner back in 1979, who he has been with for 34 years. He took a job in San Mateo in the early 1980s, then moved to Menlo Park. He was rst elected to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in 1984 and ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 1992, losing to Anna Eshoo, who still holds the seat. He is not interested, however, in running for public ofce again. The JPB has nine members, with three representatives from each county that supports it. The JPB meets the rst Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at 1250 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos, two blocks from the train station. For more information about the board or for other Caltrain information visit www.caltrain.com. Her family said Le decided to go into nursing because she wanted to follow in the footsteps of her mother. University spokeswoman Elizabeth Valente has described the young woman as a ray of sunshine with a thirst for knowledge and a passion for nursing. She was well-liked on campus, Valente, said. Her husband remains hospitalized with injuries to his lung, neck and chest.
Michelle Durand can be reached by email: michelle@smdailyjournal.com or by phone: (650) 344-5200 ext. 102.
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There is a new goal, though, to nd a dedicated funding stream for the agency, which relies on contributions from the three counties that own it, Nolan said. Caltrain suffers from a $30 million ongoing structural decit and has bridged the decit with one-time xes in recent years. Each county is as generous as they can be, Nolan said. He chaired the Caltrain board from 1987 to 1992 when ridership was just about 18,000 a day and bicyclists were essentially kept off the trains.
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