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much more progressive in the Bay Area. In 1984, for the fourth election in a row, voters chose the Republican presidential candidate by at least a six-point margin. Steadily, support for Democrats rose and 73 percent of the vote went to Barack Obama in 2008. This election cycle, Vargas estimates that well over 1,500 volunteers have participated this election season in getting out their party's message. We've been walking precincts, making tens of thousands of phone calls to voters, said Vargas. Besides making phone calls in favor of Barack Obama to voters in battleground states, the party has also prioritized efforts to support Proposition 30Gov. Jerry Brown's tax hike initiative that seeks to prevent cuts primarily to education and against Proposition 32, a controversial ballot initiative that would prohibits unions and corporations from using payroll-deducted funds for political purposes. The volunteers are a diverse group, said Vargas, including students and people who don't have citizenship yet. The fact that we're uniquely positioned between the Bay and the ocean, a lot of people are environmentally minded, she said, adding that in recent years, Democrats have done a much better job of protecting the environment. When election season is over, local party volunteers work with local elected Democrats, voter registration and host educational events with local officials, said Vargas. We're always very enthusiastic about inviting people to get more involved, she said. CONTD: See Election, page 11
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By Alexa Hemken Editor
Although San Mateo County is likely to swing in favor of liberal causes on Nov. 6, both parties have been active locally in getting out their messages this election season. Over the last thirty years, San Mateo County voters have increasingly supported Democratic presidentstoday Democrats outnumber both Independents and Republicans county-wide. In October, the secretary of state reported that 51 percent of San Mateo County voters were registered Democrats, 19 percent were Republicans and about 25 were independents. San Mateo County has become increasingly more Democratic as the years have gone by, said April Vargas, campaign manager for the San Mateo County Democratic Party. I think that there's a real point of view that's

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More bad news for Foster City public transit users

Route 359 could be eliminated, Route 251 may cut stops on Beach Park Boulevard, Shell Boulevard
accepting comments from members of the public. SamTrans Board of Directors will vote on the matter in January and changes could be implemented by mid2013, said Dunn. SamTrans Route 359, which takes riders from Foster City stops to Millbrae in the morning and vice-versa in the evenings, is facing elimination under the plan. The route has a daily ridership of 82, which Dunn describes as very low. Daily ridership on all of SamTrans' bus routes combined is 380,000. The people who would CONTD: See SamTrans, page 2

District would avoid 'trigger cuts' by tapping reserves

Governor's tax hike could impact district's finances

By Alexa Hemken Editor

By next summer, a bus route taking riders from Foster City to the Millbrae Bart Station may be eliminated and the route taking riders to Hillsdale mall could be altered to leave out some users in the eastern and southern parts of town. The reductions in

service were proposed after the county's public transit agency, SamTrans, studied its routes to assess their efficiency. It's been about 10 years since we made any major changers to the service, said SamTrans spokeswoman Christine Dunn. The agency has gathered input at public events over the past two months and is still

By Alexa Hemken Editor

The San Mateo-Foster City School District will tap into its reserves to avoid making cuts if Gov. Jerry Brown's tax proposal fails on election day. Proposition 30 would raise about $6 billion

annually over the next several years through hikes in the sales tax and income taxes for individuals making more than $250,000 per year. The state legislature passed a budget this summer assuming the passage of the measure but it planned for trigger

cuts if voters rejected it, a majority of which would hit K-12 schools and community colleges. If Proposition 30 passes, then we will continue on with our CONTD: See Enrollment, page 2

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Report: Rebuilding Bowditch could solve long-term overcrowding in schools

By Alexa Hemken Editor
A report by an enrollment management company contracted by the San Mateo-Foster City School District found that rebuilding Bowditch Middle School to incorporate a fifth grade could solve school overcrowding issues in Foster City through at least 2021. Decision Insite presented their findings at an Oct. 23 Board of Trustees meeting. During the summer, the school district began analyzing the possibility of rebuilding the Bowditch campus into a grade five to grade eight school moving all Foster City fifth graders to one campus could free up much needed space at the three Foster City elementary schools. The school district has started forming two committees of teachers and parents to investigate the facility and program needs for a 5-8 middle school, and they could present their findings early next year. That solution is good through 2021 and probably beyond, said Superintendent Cynthia Simms, of rebuilding Bowditch. The school district's demographers predict steady enrollment growth, and demographers predict Foster City will need space for an additional 400 students in the coming years. Adding capacity at Bowditch would mean there would be enough space for the projected number of middle school students. Short term solutions discussed in the report included phasing out outof-district enrollment, which costs the district $800,000 for 200 students; instituting AM/PM kindergarten and providing bus transportation for Foster City students to College Park, which has a Mandarin immersion program. When asked if an additional fourth elementary school may be needed in the future, Simms said Bowditch will take care of the problem in Foster City said Simms. The solution is really two campuses in one, she added.

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The Lagonian strives to provide accurate news. If you believe you have spotted an error or inaccurate fact in an article, please e-mail info@lagonian.com or call (650) 455-6312. In the Around Town section on pg. 14 of the Oct. 2012 issue, it was incorrectly reported that 1992 was the first year a Foster City Little League team won the District 52 championship. In fact, Foster City teams won the district championship in 1981 and 1985, according to www.unpage.org, a website run by Northern California Little League Touranment Historical Results. The site tracks district champions dating back to 1966. The 2012 champions were the first team from Foster City to win since 1992.

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CONTD from pg. 1 budget as it is, said Superintendent Cynthia Simms. The district would lose about $455 per student in state funding for the year, or about $5 million total, said Simms. To prevent those cuts from affecting schools in Foster City and San Mateo, the district would have to tap into some of its $32 million in reserves, but that strategy would only last for a few years, Simms acknowledged. How that challenge will be addressed will be discussed as the state starts the budget process anew. The governor will be talking in January about next year's budget, said Simms. We'll also begin that conversation in January. Simms is confident the district will find a solution. We're a very proactive district, she said. The district's relatively hefty reservesthe annual general fund budget is about $80 million come from years of being fiscally conservative and prudent, said Simms. For example, last year, the school district set aside about $375 per student as state cuts loomed, but the state ended up cutting only $13 per student. Opponents of Proposition 30 say the measure does not guarantee funding to schools and is antibusiness. Revenues could be subject to multibilliondollar swings, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst Office, mostly due to the fluctuation of upperincome individuals whose earnings are tied to the stock market and real estate market. We're really hoping that Prop 30 passes, said Simms. We don't want to have to start cutting into those reserves. Three polls in late October showed it will be a close race. For example, the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll had 46 percent of registered voters in favor, 42 percent opposed and 12 percent undecided.

SamTrans

CONTD from pg. 1 ride [Route] 359 do have an alternative, Dunn points out. They can take the SamTrans Route 251 to Hillsdale Shopping Center, which has other bus connections and is near the Hillsdale Caltrain station. The most heavily used bus in Foster City, Route 251, has a daily ridership of 450 but may see elimination of some stops along the part of Beach Park Blvd. facing the levee. Instead, the new 251 would start or end from Bridgepointe Shopping Center, travel down Foster City Blvd., turn onto Beach Park Blvd., turn onto Edgewater Blvd. and then make its way down E. Hillsdale Blvd. toward the Hillsdale Shopping Center. That means the new 251 route would avoid Shell Blvd. and the Post Office. Dunn said those locations are served by Route 54 four times per day. Right now, the 251 has a very long route, said Dunn. In the past, 251 served riders every 30 minutes but it currently has hourly service. The cuts SamTrans may make mirror those made by the Foster City Council earlier this year to the city's own buses. In January, Councilmembers cited low ridership and financial concerns as reasons to eliminate the Red Line and Blue Line Shuttles. Both were discontinued this summer. The Red Line Shuttle followed Route 251 so that combined, riders could ride the bus every half hour. The Blue Line Shuttle served grocery stores, the Foster City Library, the Post Office and other community locations. In 2011, the senior bus only survived cuts after the city received an anonymous $30,000 donation to continue funding service.

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A large new parking lot for patrons of theAmayacould By Candyce PJCC replace green lawn along Foster City Boulevard at candyce@lagonian.com Foster City Blvd. QuinStreet, Inc QNST $7.96 - 2.55 Foster's Landing Apartments by the end of the year. Not everyone likes the idea of a free pet. an integral part of our adoption Planning Commissioners unanimously approved School a use Sciclone Pharmaceutical SCLN $5.90 -0.09 Hillsdale High through quite a few years The staff at the meeting I got an earful from one local resident who program. Consider it a conversation, permit for the parking spaces atheld May 17Senior/Parent the a meeting. Green lawn out a note ago. first passed to Visa $119.77 -3.21 called after learning weVwaived adoption not an interrogation. It's a tool and At the center of the issue is a gravel lot used early Information Night for I apologize that this tobe replaced the guests, which fees for all cats and kittens. opportunityfor our staff and potential Existing PJCC parking Life Technologies LIFE $42.01 -4.30 overow parking primarily by patrons of the Peninsula last month and I went article is directed from the summarized all the "I know you're doing this because you adoptersnot a meaningless hurdle. Jewish Community Center (PJCC), the biggest of three IBM IBM $196.09 -10.99 into the meeting feeling viewpoint of a Hillsdale upcoming events for the have many cats who need homes, but don't We look for ways to say yes to potential tenants of the North Peninsulaoptimistic Jewish Campus (NPJC) about the High School parent seniors. This summary you think this will lead to people with bad adopters and give them information we located along Foster City Blvd. exciting events leading up thats where my newly was two pages long and intentions taking home cats just so they know will help them get started on the Local Gas Prices said. "And the right paw once The gravel lot can t about 100 cars, according toprocess acquired expertise lies! each item only had a date to the acceptance a city can mistreat them?" she they take their new pet staff report of the meetingif itmy child will gostriped, were paved and through However, Im confident and title to it. Source: www.gasbuddy.com, with Halloween timing couldn't be worse accessed May 24, 2012 home. it could t 168. The source of information depends on visitor price updates and is not this year. that all the schools in They emphasized that right aroundinformation inaccuracies. the corner." We also reason that folks lot is located on the city-owned 15-acre with bad However, the responsible for I left stunned at how our district have similar all this information and First, this caller is partially right. We intentions probably wouldn't giveCity Council approved for sale site, which the Foster a ARCO, 880 cats and 4.27 more involved activities planned to assist more is available on the have many E Hillsdale Blvd kittens awaiting donation at the time of their adoption; aremuch in April to developers who seeking to of senior the process buildplanning Source: City of schoolCity their high Foster seniors school's website yet I Foster City yes, we Carwash, to make it yet, most every adopter has, especially homes, and Touchlessare trying390 Foster City Blvd N/A housing and some retail on thatalocation. education is complete. college and career college in their hadnt thought to look easy for these E Hillsdale Blvd Chevron, 1101 cats and kittens to go into upon seeing signage which developer, The New Home Company, 4.39 The main explains our Planning compared to what I went planning. Commissioners expresseddismay that themy for it I trusted that not just any homes, but good homes. And, outlined an ambitious plan Valero, 501 Foster City Blvd 4.69 CONTD: See Adoption fees page 12 that aims to consummate the green lawn would be converted into parking but said they shes not alone. For every one person who sale of the land by 2013 and to complete the rst phase of do not object to the project. Gas & Shop, 609 E 4th Ave 4.17 calls, writes or posts a comment voicing a PHOTO CREDIT: SCOTT DELUCCHI construction between 2015 and 2017. "It's unfortunate, but I think it will work," said concern,1950 S Delaware St others who feel ARCO, there are likely 4.21 The proposal approved by the Planning Commission Commission Chair Paul Williams. the same way. & Gas, 1471 E 3rd Ave will add 159 new spaces and eliminate four existing San Mateo Auto 4.29 The NPJC will have until December of this year to So, I listened carefully to this caller. spaces leaving a net gain of 155 new spaces. There will Beacon, 2300 S El Camino Real 4.33 complete the project, but is allowed one extension When it was my turn, I explained that be a total of 495 spaces at the NPJC once the project is through March 2013. Arco, 300 might seem 4.21 while this S Delaware St like a bad idea for the reasons she mentioned, we're not Board approves use of seized money to worried. CONTD from pg. 3 purchase new airplane for Sheriff s office Our reasoning goes like this: would to acquire dwelling units on single-family lots would benet the county Cisco Systems, Inc. announced plans The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors someone with bad intentions spend 45by increasing its property tax base, and help reduce the Foster City-based Truviso, Inc. Founded in 2005, approved a request by the sheriff's ofce to 60 minutes with our adoption counselor? region's unemployment by providing construction jobs. purchase a $700,000 airplane using money Truviso is a provider scalable, real-time Highly doubtful. We of haven't simply network Cohen said that coming up with new ideas to solve problems seized during criminal investigations at a May 22 opened analysis and reportingthe public to is something that has served him throughout his 8-year tenure data the doors and invited software. Terms of the meeting. a free-for-all. disclosed. on the city council and a 20-year career as an attorney. deal were not The agency plans to buy a single-engine 2012 A counseling session is mandatory, "I do it in the middle of the night," Cohen said. "Fortunately Cessna 206, which will replace an aging 1980 that's easy because I live near the train." Cessna 206, an outdated model that has become Foster City-based E2open has been recognized as Carlos Romero, a 3-year city councilman from East Palo Alto, child would pass this They also stressed that (The esteemed too noisy for suburban, semi-rural surveillance, onacknowledged the county's 5-year plan to Lagonian'songoing tackle its one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area for information. there are many options for editor can testify to the according to the sheriff's ofce. budget decit, but aid in into questionfact that this to build a called terms of the decision The October 2012 by the *San Francisco Business Times* and the The total cost of the new airplane is $682,731 eventsjail financial cost an estimated $165 million to route has its new that will focused on a as variety of scholarships, grants, loans challenges.) build and for the plane, plus $31,013 in add-ons such *Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal*. The $30 topics, including how-million awork to operate. and year study programs. CSM (and the other communications equipment and high-resolution Romero said the county should direct stateColleges) realignment company provides cloud-based software to manage to's on writing essays for All of this information Junior are cameras. money toward reentry programs instead of new jail facilities. private colleges, state is available online and fantastic schools and a global trading networks. Considered a likely IPO The plane will primarily be used by the "Let's through for prisons, let's use for programs," Romero SAT not use itthe career center/ itwonderful path to take San Mateo County Narcotics school Force for Task applications, said. candidate, E2open has about 330 employees and deadlines to the remember counseling department at after high school, but surveillance operations in drug cases, though earned nearly $60 million in revenues in 2011. Menlo your high school. Park Mayor Kirsten Keith, an attorneystill deadlines to and the date for a college there are and legal aid aircraft will be made available to any regional law advocate, said that the focus needs to be meet andon job creation squarely fair to be held by San enforcement agency in need of an aerial resource, thein order to Its a fallacy if your child and improve careful planning address social tells you the economic Mateo Union High School comes home andinequities to do. Foster City-based SciClone Pharmaceuticals according to the sheriff's ofce. vitality of the theres an easy way to region. that Whether you have a Besides having been proven District. valuable to be a posted 1st quarter revenues of $39.2 million, up "Jobs do this -- they can attend But, its not all past are crucial," Keith said. "If people don't have jobs, they senior this year or younger asset for law end up running into me in the criminal children, please realize justice system." 81% versus the same period in 2011 due to growth of CSM for two years and enforcement, the sheriff's us... weis also a plane were informed The other candidates agreed,get each mentioning in turn the deadlines for upcoming guaranteed acceptance to that planning your childs of its drug business in China and the inclusion of "priceless resource" when used in search-andneed to promote job creation and tackle the income disparity tests a UC college. college and their future rescue operations, the sheriff's ofce and in a said applications, revenues from NovaMed which was acquired April between San Mateo County's residents with education and job Mastery Project Yes, this program goals takes commitment letter to the board. training services. 2011. Net income was $8.7 million compared with exists but it takes careful from the parents and the Between July 2010 and June checkpoints, 2011, the sheriff's financial Former County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor Warren Slocum, $3.8 million for the same period in the prior year. information and planning, starting in high child. The emphasis from current aircraft was used in 158aid operations. also in the race for 4th District Supervisor, did not appear at workshops and deadlines school with your childs this meeting was to have Any purchases made by law enforcement the forum. counselor and your child keep in contact agencies with money seized (I emphasize this becausenone of the seven throughout receive a majority vote on during criminal A U.S. advisory panel voted 13-1 in favor of approvIf candidates this how U.S. their to with their investigations need to be approvedisby theit was told to 5, the two years at CSM,the highest numbercounselor and June candidates with of votes will ing Gilead Sciences' experimental HIV pill Quad, us the most important make sure the correct Department of Justice. The department's Asset be on the ballot in November. a new four-in-one combination drug designed to things in senior classes are taken and Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section called year are candidates are required to live inCONTD: See Amaya, The the 4th District, though page 12 deadlines!) good grades are earned the purchase of the new airplane a "permissible have fewer side effects than current treatments. supervisorial elections are countywide. expenditure," according to the sheriff's ofce. --Bay City News Service --Bay City News Service

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This dancers in baseball jerseys tapping the year-ago quarter while School Districts Series C of General Obligation Bonds Center, is undergoing The source of information (www.gasbuddy.com) earnings surged to $1.7 billion, double the $880 million which were approved in the election of 2008. An Aa2 years theme On Broadway included to What a Game! from Ragtime, depends on visitor price updates and is not responsible from the same period in 2011. The payment processing rating is the third-highest rating given by Moodys classic musicals, such as Fiddler on the choreographed by Foster Citynative for information inaccuracies. Accessed Oct. 31, 2012. company recently relocated its headquarters from San which implies high quality and very low credit risk. Roof and West Side Story, as well as Alanna Haselbach, who had the Francisco by consolidating its corporate staff in Foster Arco, 880 E Hillsdale Blvd, Mama Mia audience chuckling when the dancers $4.09 modern productions, such asFoster City City. Foster City has very good streets pantomimed tobacco spitting. and Wicked. Foster City Blvd, Foster City Touchless, 390 4.29 The Metropolitan Transportation Commission Other fun numbers included jazz The shows are the schools year-end ranked Foster Citys streets among the best in the Bay Chevron, 1101 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster Citydancers sportingRevenues up for EFI 4.23 pink satin jackets in recitals. Imagine a normal recital at a Electronics white and Area. Foster City joined four other cities to receive a Valero, 501 kicked up Blvd, Foster City 4.29 dance studio Foster Cityabout ten notches Grease; tappers donning red, for Imaging reported quarterly revenue of with gold epaulets and percent compared to third $154.1 million, up 5 very good grade of 81 for its 121 miles of roadway. with entertaining choreography, gorgeous blue band costumes Arco, 1950 S Delaware St, San Mateo 3.81 quarter 2011 Man; and $147.3 million. The digital revenue of The highest score of 86 went to the city of Brentwood costumes and professional sound and fringed skirts in The Music printing red sunglasses in Contra Costa County. Arco, 300 S Delaware St, San Mateo 3.87 black suits andcompany also announced quarterly profits of lighting at a real theater. Directors tappers in Stacey McDonald Camino Real & 23rd in Jersey Boys. Beacon, 2300 S. 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Sure, a few of the Intro and tango in Forever Tango by Tessa classes relied on lip-syncing and clever Martin, who grew up in Foster City. choreography rather than serious dancing, Martins elegant style appears in her and occasionally the timing in a jazz roll- choreography as well as her costume off was, well, a little off, but do parents, choices. Junior Express team members performed "Hairspray" in the finale. Left to right (back The show closed with the 9-member grandparents and friends care? Probably row): Alexandra Norton, Lauryn McKean, Mariah Barbaro and Danay Barden; (middle not. Ive been attending these shows Junior Express team, including Phoebe row): Katie Rotoli, Megan Vollbrecht and Sophia McMaster; (front row): Lily Scearce since my daughters started dancing at Lau, Katie Rotoli, San Mateo County Associationand Phoebe Lau. 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San Mateo Highs Avenue Q: Adorably funny

San Mateo Highs Avenue Q: School Edition lives up to its reputation for high production values. Despite the challenges of incorporating puppets into the show, director Brad Friedman pulled off the show flawlessly on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Bayside Performing Arts Center. The cast consisted of three human characters and about a dozen puppets animated by actors/puppeteers. Each actor/puppeteer showed immense skill in animating the puppet (some of which required two actors) and sustaining the puppets voiceeven in songthroughout the show. Dressed in black, the actor is visible onstage and mirrors the puppets emotions. Those who didnt have puppets had the challenge of interacting with puppets on stage. Leading lady McKenna Koledos Kate Monster and Alex Rosenbergs Rod were especially endearing. Resembling a wellknown childhood neighborhood on PBS, the show tells the story of recent college graduate Princeton, played by Joshua Glasson, who moves to a dicey part of town on Avenue Q where humans and puppets live. Together with his neighbors, Princeton struggles to survive during early adulthood and search for his purpose in life. The original Broadway version satirizes Sesame Street by using profanity and sexual content and

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L-r: Kate Monster, played by McKenna Koledo and Princeton, played by Joshua Glasson. exploring adult problems, such as homosexuality, racism, pornography and the harsh realization that youre not as special as your parents said you were. Though some of the ironic humor resulting from the contrast with Sesame Street may be lost, the school edition is more appropriate for a PG-13 audience. Friedman explains, While much of the overtly sexual content has been removed, Avenue Q: School Edition still offers a lot of laughs and some great lessons about diversity, acceptance, political correctness and living at least part of your life for today. The talented cast, including Foster City natives Nathan Kruse as Nicky; Ashley Chiu as Christmas Eve; Lauren Madden as Gary Coleman; Charlie Kruse as Trekkie Monster; Taryn Issel and Noah Bender as the Bad Idea Bears; and Emma King as Lucy, displayed strong vocals directed by Larry Rice. Musical director Rices live band accompanied the actors. Though the show is filled with memorable numbers, some were especially good: It Sucks to Be Me featuring the entire cast; If You Were Gay with Nathan Kruse and Rosenberg; and Everyones a Little Bit Racist with most of the cast. And two were exceptional: Kings sexy Special and Koledos emotional Theres a Fine, Fine Line. Also worth mentioning is Chius portrayal of Christmas Eve. Despite having to sustain a heavy Korean accent throughout the show, her strong vocals managed to shine through in The More You Ruv Someone. Leave it to San Mateo High Drama to do such a professional job in this charming show that the audience readily suspends belief and accepts that puppets and humans can exist together and tackle adult issues. It was adorable, funny, heartwarming, and just plain made you feel good. San Mateo Highs next show, Legally Blonde, opens February 1 at Bayside.

Hillsdales Cabaret: Celebrating the Other

Before Hillsdale High Schools Cabaret even opened, it had already generated controversy. As a parent of a freshman attending Hillsdale, I had heard rumblings of concern about the mature content, including sexually explicit dialogue, antiSemitism and abortion, but I had dismissed these as comments of the ultraconservative and assumed the director would adapt the show for a younger audience. Turns out the director did no such thing. We are immediately assaulted with Foster Citys own Michael Calmiss overtly sexual Emcee and the Kit Kat Club dancers in thigh-high stockings in the opening number Willkommen. Calmis prances around the stage (sometimes in drag), with a maniacal grin on his rouged cheeks, and delivers a chilling performance reminiscent of Heath Ledgers psychotic Joker from Batman Returns. Cabaret tells the story of the seedy burlesque bar called the Kit Kat Club set in 1930 during the progressively open Weimar German Republic before the rise of Hitlers reign of terror. At the heart of the story CONTD: See Cabaret, page 12
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Food reviews by Carolyn T. Liu carolyn@lagonian.com

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West Coast Caf
466 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno (650) 588-1912
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Spices Restaurant and Bar

929A Edgewater Blvd., Foster City (650) 358-8886
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This neighborhood gem boasts authentic Italian cuisine. Though I am usually not a fan of veal, I decided to order the Vitello Marsala ($19.50), as per the waiters recommendations. This veal scaloppini came in a lemon, caper and white wine sauce. From the wonderfully tender veal to the savory mushroom Marsala sauce, this dish alone is worth coming back for. My entre was also served with a side of polenta and fresh vegetables. The homemade polenta tasted Top: Costoletta phenomenal and had a marvelous Marsala. creamy texture. My friends Costoletta Dagnello ($23.50) was less impressive. These seasoned lamb chops were grilled and served with polenta and vegetables. Though it was tender and juicy, it could have used more seasoning. Also notable is the service, which is exceptionally accommodating. The waitstaff went out of their way to rearrange our seating and move plants that were obstructing our view so we could watch the Giants game from the kitchens television. I will definitely be back to try their Vitello Saltimbocca ($18.50).

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This Chinese Szechuan restaurant definitely lives up to its name. I started with their notorious Stinky Fried Tofu ($5.95). This fermented tofu dish is known for its strong, acrid odor. But while Spices deserves huge accolades for their secret recipe, which subdues its repulsive smell, I could still taste its stench. This acquired taste was definitely not for me, as it took every ounce of strength to hold back my gag reflex. My mom, who grew up eating this dish, said it was mediocre; it couldnt compare to Hong Top: Twice Cooked Bacon. Bottom (l-r): Stinky Kongs night markets. We also shared Fried Tofu and Szechuan Beef Noodle Soup. the Twice Cooked Bacon ($9.95) and the Szechuan Beef Noodle Soup ($7.95). The Twice Cooked Bacons spicy concoction of tofu, leeks, jalapenos, black beans, and bacon strips melded together well, but isnt worth ordering again. My favorite was the beef noodle soup, which was packed with flavor and fresh egg noodles. Hopefully Ill muster up enough courage to order their fiery Gangsta Casserole Murder Style ($22.95) hot pot on my next visit to this waterfront spot.

Himawari
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San Mateos Himawari serves Japanese fare with an emphasis on ramen. I ordered the Asari Shio Ramen ($10), which consisted of baby clams cooked in a butter and Okinawa salt-based soup. The fresh, creamy broth was absolutely delectable and I was surprised to find a generous serving of baby clams at the bottom of my bowl. Next time, I plan on ordering the Miso Butter Corn Ramen ($9). The scrumptious combination of butter and corn complemented the miso flavored soup and is well worth the cholesterol spike. My other two friends werent as satisfied with their choices. The Deluxe Ramen ($11.50), which included stewed pork, egg, bean sprouts and regular toppings, and the Soy Ramen ($8), which had soy sauce flavored soup and regular toppings, were lackluster; there was nothing remarkable about the broth. However, I highly recommend ordering a side of stewed pork, which is so tender it melts in your mouth. Though Himawari dishes out larger portions and has a wider variety of menu selections, it still cant compete with Ramen Parlors (901 S B St., San Mateo) distinctive, flavorful broth and fresh, Top: Deluxe Ramen. Bottom (l-r): Asari Shio Ramen. chewy noodles.

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This German-style beer hall boasts an expansive selection of German beers and a cozy beer garden out back. The daily specials Chicken Apple Bratwurst ($12.50) came with mashed potatoes and a green salad. Though the bratwurst was well grilled and sweet, there was nothing particularly authentic about it. I couldnt get enough of their mashed potatoes and gravy, which tasted outstanding. I also paired my meal with a bottle of Burrow Hill Somer Cider ($9). This medium dry cider had a blend of sweet apple and light vanilla. However, I preferred my German Top: Smoked Bratwurst on a companions Stiegl Lager ($7), which had a Roll. Bottom (l-r): Chicken Apple pleasant, malty essence with a hint of honey. My Bratwurst and Stiegl Lager. friend also ordered the Smoked Bratwurst on a Roll ($7.50). This appetizing bratwurst was piled with thinly cut sauerkraut on a perfectly toasted bun. Dont forget to request a side of sour mustard, which brings a bold flavor. And be sure to come here for lunch for a wider selection of snacks and meals.

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Things to do on Thanksgiving
There will be a live performance from the Broadway musical Disneys The Lion King to officially kick-off the holiday season. Cast members from the hit Broadway landmark musical will entertain shoppers with classic songs on this special evening. The mall will host its annual tree lighting ceremony, as well as welcome Santa to the shopping center.

Tree Lighting at Hillsdale Mall Friday, Nov. 16, 5:30 p.m. at the Hillsdale Shopping Center, 60 31st Ave., San Mateo

Children are invited to meet Dr. Seusss The Cat in the Hat from the new PBS series based on the childrens classic book Dr. Seuss who will greet fans and pose for photos.

KQED Dr. Seusss The Cat in the Hat Character Meet & Greet Saturday, Nov 17, 8:30 a.m. at the Hillsdale Shopping Center, 60 31st Ave., San Mateo

From big band beats to dancing in the streets; take a journey from Harlem Nights to Motown Lights! Be a part of an exciting tribute as the rich heritage of ragtime, bebop, jazz, blues and classic soul is depicted in music, songs and dances. Dinner may be purchased at the venue.

Top Shelf 's Holiday Special: A soulful Thanksgiving Dinner Show Saturday, Nov. 24, 8 p.m. at Angelica's Bell Theatre in Redwood City

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In this class, instructors will discuss all the foods of Thanksgiving and how to put together quick and simple dishes that are easy to cook and healthy to make. Many choices for different recipes in this class, homemade cranberry sauce, yams, mashed garlic with cheese potatoes, green beans with shallots and bacon, cheesecake, lemon pie, carrot apple walnut salad, homemade rolls and more. Sign your son or daughter up for an intuitive and rewarding cooking class now spaces fill up fast. For more information call (650) 383-6727.

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Mavericks surfing contest to open season on Nov. 9

By Bay City News Wire service
The opening of the bigwave surfing contest at Mavericks near Half Moon Bay is scheduled for Nov. 9, surfer and organizer Jeff Clark said. According to Mavericks Big Wave Invitational organizers, the contest waiting period will officially run through March 31, 2013. Clark and fellow surfers are hoping for big waves this season at the spot known for its massive swells less than a mile off the San Mateo County coast near Pillar Point Harbor. Ideal conditions failed to materialize last season, just like in the 2010-2011 season, and the contest was not held. Mavericks Invitational is a big wave surfing event. The one-day, invitationonly surfing competition is held at the legendary Mavericks surf break. Twenty-four big-wave surfers hailed as the best in the world will attempt to take on the swell on the best surf day during the 2012-13 winter season. The 24 competitors, among them Chris Bertish, of South Africa, Matt Ambrose, of Pacifica, 2005 champion Anthony Tashnick, of Santa Cruz, and 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, have been selected to be judged on how they can handle the Mavericks.

Employee at senior living complex arrested for burglary

By Bay City News Wire service
Police have arrested an 18-year-old employee at the Woodside Terrace Senior Living complex in Redwood City on suspicion of burglary and elder abuse. Officers responded to the complex at 485 Woodside Road at 5 p.m. on Oct. 8 to investigate a possible theft by an employee. Staff members told police that the employee had been seen exiting an elderly resident's apartment and then discarding jewelry. Staff said the employee should not have been in the apartment, according to police. Police identified the employee as food service worker Luis Cebrero, who had been employed at Woodside Terrace since April. Detectives determined that Cebrero, who lives in unincorporated San Mateo County, had entered the apartment and stolen the jewelry. They were also able to connect Cebrero to five prior thefts at the complex, police said. A search of Cebrero's home uncovered some of the stolen property, police said. Cebrero was arrested for burglary and elder abuse and booked into San Mateo County Jail.

The opening of the contest season coincides with last week's release of the film "Chasing Mavericks" starring Gerard Butler as legendary big-wave surfer Jay Moriarty's mentor Rick "Frosty" Hesson. The movie, originally titled "Of Men and Mavericks," was shot throughout Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties last fall and winter, including

at the Mavericks, where Butler was briefly trapped underwater during filming in December 2011. He was rescued by emergency responders from the Coastside Fire Protection District and suffered minor injuries. For more information about this year's competition visit mavericksinvitational. com.

Giselle Esteban faces 25 years to life for killing San Mateo woman Michelle Le
By Bay City News Wire service
Giselle Esteban was convicted on Oct. 29 of first-degree murder for the death of nursing student Michelle Le, her former friend and high school classmate, in May 2011. Jurors deliberated for four and a half days before reaching their verdict against Esteban in a case in which prosecutor Butch Ford said she killed Le in the misguided belief that she was having a romantic relationship with Scott Marasigan, the father of Esteban's 6-year-old daughter, and was interfering with her relationship with Marasigan. Le, a 26-yearold San Mateo resident who attended Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, disappeared from Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Hayward on May 27, 2011. Her body was found in a remote area between Pleasanton and Sunol about four months later. In his closing argument in Esteban's trial, which began Oct. 1, Ford said Esteban, a 28-year-old Union City woman, had planned Le's murder for months and waited for Le in the hospital's parking lot for about four hours before attacking Le when she walked to her car during a break in her classes. Esteban's lawyer, Andrea Auer, admitted to jurors that Esteban killed Le but said Esteban should only be convicted of voluntary manslaughter because Le had provoked her and she acted in the heat of passion. Auer conceded that Esteban had sent dozens of threatening text messages and waited for Le in the Kaiser parking lot and there was some type of confrontation, but she said, "You don't know who started it, what was said and what happened." However, Ford, who described Esteban as "a sociopath," said Le was "a completely innocent victim in this case" and didn't do anything to provoke Esteban. Esteban, who was dressed in a long-sleeved white shirt and black pants, looked straight ahead and didn't appear to show any emotion when the jury's verdict was announced today. Le's father, Son Le, said afterward, "I know Michelle will rest in peace now that justice has been done. Michelle loved everybody and this is just so sad." Le's brother, Michael Le, said, "I feel a tremendous burden has been lifted by CONTD: See Esteban, page 10

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Man held for deportation after ramming stolen car into police vehicle
By Bay City News Wire service
A man who fled after crashing a stolen car into a police vehicle and hid inside a garage before he was arrested on Oct. 31 is being held in county jail as an undocumented immigrant pending deportation, a San Mateo County sheriff's spokeswoman said. Valentin Jimenez, 29, of East Palo Alto, is in the San Mateo County Jail on hold pending deportation by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, according to sheriff's spokeswoman Deputy Rebecca Rosenblatt. Jimenez, whose country of origin is Mexico, was arrested by Menlo Park police on Wednesday, Oct. 31 inside a garage in the 1300 block of Madera Avenue on multiple charges after he drove his car into a police cruiser and ran into a residential area, police said. Police secured a perimeter around the neighborhood, bordered by Carlton and Hamilton avenues, Ivy Drive and Willow Road and officers from the sheriff's department and Palo Alto Police Department joined in to search for the suspect. Jimenez rammed the police vehicle at about noon after officers spotted his car, determined that it had been reported stolen and tried to pull him over. Jimenez was arrested for possessing a stolen car, assault with a deadly weapon, felony hit and run and resisting or obstructing a police officer. and Le had a sexual relationship. She said Esteban became suspicious in 2005, when she was pregnant with the couple's daughter and learned that Le had confided in Marasigan that she also was pregnant but planned to have an abortion. Auer said Esteban became pregnant a second time in early 2011 and thought that Marasigan was the father but Ford said there's no proof that Marasigan is the father of the second child, who was born in November 2011. Although Marasigan and Esteban had been separated for several years as of early 2011, Esteban still wanted to get back together with him so they could raise their daughter together and thought she was losing him to Le, Auer said. Ford said he doesn't think Esteban acted in the heat of passion because if Esteban had been upset with Marasigan and Le in 2005 she had ample time to cool down before she killed Le in May 2011. "Six years is clearly a long cooling-off period," Ford said. Esteban faces a term of 25 years to life in state prison when she's sentenced by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Jon Rolefson on Dec. 10.

Geologist covers earthquake safety at Foster City event

By Kay Zhang Correspondent
A resident and retired geologist gave a presentation to members of the Foster City Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), wittily titled "When Shift Happens." CERT members attended the Oct. 11 in the Wind Room of the Foster City library to discuss earthquake preparedness procedures by Clint Steele. Steele, who is a member of the U.S. Geological Survey, began the presentation with an explanation of why California is at risk for another large-scale earthquake. The main points of his presentation included an introduction to earthquake safety, and what to do both during and after an earthquake. Steele emphasized the importance of the "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" procedure during an earthquake. Attendants practiced dropping and crouching under a table, covering their heads and necks with their arms, and holding on in case the ground shifts violently. He noted many potential hazards and cited statistics. "Flying objects account for 70 percent of all injuries caused during an earthquake," said Steele. Windows and exterior walls of buildings are also highly hazardous, and he advised everyone to remain stationary during a quake, as moving around during the event is very dangerous. After the earthquake, CERT members are expected to be "activated" before going out to help others. "Do CERT, or do something else, but never both," said Steele. CERT members were instructed to take care of themselves first, and then set out to help others after being "activated" by the Fire Department or other figure of authority. They are expected to work in groups of three to help each other stay safe. "You don't have to panic, just respond," said Steele, reminding the attendants that in order to help others after a disaster, they themselves must be calm and ready. The presentation emphasized organization and efficiency, both important qualities for CERT members. Controlled courses of action will help the CERT volunteers achieve their goal of helping the most people in the most time. "We want to provide a push as opposed to a pull," said Steele, later describing the "push" as an offer of assistance and the "pull" as having people come get assistance themselves.

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CONTD from pg. 9 the jury's verdict." Le's cousin, Kristine Dinh, said Le should be remembered for "being so selfless and loving and always helping others." Marasigan, 28, was present for the verdict but didn't comment afterward. Le and Esteban were high school friends in San Diego and both came to the Bay Area to attend college. Marasigan testified that he met Le through Esteban and dated Le for about a month in the spring of 2003 but

never had sex with her, although they remained friends after he started seriously dating Esteban later that year. Marasigan said he and Esteban had an on-again, off-again relationship for many years but ultimately broke up and Marasigan was awarded custody of their daughter. Although Esteban didn't testify in the trial, Auer said in her closing argument that she thinks Esteban never believed Marasigan's repeated statements to her that he never had sex with Le. Referring to Esteban, Auer said, "almost nothing would sway her" from her belief that Marasigan

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Community college district employee charged with embezzling
By Bay City News Wire service
A former San Mateo County Community College District employee appeared in court in Redwood City on Oct. 26 for the first time on embezzling charges, according to prosecutors. Bradley Witham, the former head of information technology for the San Mateo County Community College District, was arrested Oct. 22 after he returned from a trip to Australia, prosecutors said. He appeared in San Mateo County Superior Court and pleaded not guilty to an embezzling charge. He is scheduled to return to court on Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m. to set a preliminary hearing date. Witham's bail was set at $1 million and he remains in custody, District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said. is alleged conspirator, Mark Anthony Bustos also appeared in court. He has been released on bail. Witham and Bustos allegedly embezzled more than $100,000 from the district, officials said.

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Suspects dressed in masks steal from consignment store

By Bay City News Wire service
Four men wearing masks and armed with pepper spray cans used sledgehammers to smash counters and steal jewelry at a consignment store on Oct. 30, a sheriff's detective said. The suspects entered the Home Consignment Store at 1123 Industrial Road in San Carlos that Tuesday shortly after 12 p.m. and used the pepper spray cans to intimidate store employees, said Detective Rebecca Rosenblatt of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. The men, who wore hooded sweatshirts and black masks with orange around the mouth area, used four sledge hammers to smash glass cases and grab jewelry before fleeing the business in a new Ford Mustang left with the engine still running, Rosenblatt said. The suspects then drove away headed south on U.S. Highway 101 near Britton Avenue. The four suspects were described as white men in their 20s, tall with slender builds. The Mustang, gray in color with two black racing strips running down the center, had paper license plates, indicating that it was new, Rosenblatt said. Anyone with information about the robbery is urged to contact San Mateo County Sheriff's Detective Jonathan Sebring at 650-363-4057.

Training program preps responders for Sandy deployment

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of events they organized over the last two months. One Republican who is seeking to engage locals is Deborah Bacigalupi, the Republican challenger to Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San Mateo). Bacigalupi held a health care town hall event in September, which featured various panelists with comments opposing the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act more commonly known as ObamaCare, which Speier supported. Bacigalupi said her priority if elected would be to review bureaucracies that impose unnecessary regulations on people and businesses. The EPA [Environmental Protection Agency] is probably the biggest one that needs to be looked at, she said. First of all, the EPA should not have more power than Congress, she continued. They've admitted that our air and our water are cleaner than they've been in years. Why are they tightening even more on us? Bacigalupi said that by getting rid of irresponsible regulation the country would have an economy that flows.

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Heated emotions at local debate parties

By Juhie Desai Correspondent
Democrats and Republicans were both equally engaged at watch parties held in midOctober during political debates. On Oct. 11, about 50 people filled the humble American Legion Hall in San Mateo during a party hosted by San Mateo Republicans. Attendees were not shy to boo Joe Biden's performance or applaud for Paul Ryan. Joe Biden is a very good actor, said George Yang, who is running for state assembly in a district representing Campbell, Saratoga and parts of San Jose. I view the debates more as a political show, said 18-year-old Brandon Kwan, who is the youngest of six candidates seeking three spots on the San Mateo County Harbor Commission. He is seeking a seat after completing an internship last year with a boat broker who had dealings with Oyster Point Harbor officials. He said the commission should be run more efficiently and be more friendly toward local businesses. Kwan supports the Romney/Ryan ticket, and said he would have liked
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CONTD from pg. 1 Local registered Republicans and conservatives are fewer in number than Democrats, but they've also made efforts to support conservative causes. A local volunteer with the San Mateo County GOP said many volunteers have helped put Romney/Ryan signs around the Peninsula, distributed bumper stickers and attended the party's regular phone banking events. Chuck McDougald, party chairman for the county's GOP, could not be reached for comment due to being out-oftown through election day. Executive Director Deyan Banerjee did not return a message seeking comment. Another local conservative organization, the tea party group called MyLiberty San Mateo, has been organizing bus rides for volunteers to walk precincts in the battleground state of Nevada. MyLiberty states in its blog that more than 100 people participated in a September and October eventsit's among dozens

Local San Mateo County Republicans tune into Oct. 11 vice presidential debate. to see the candidates address the issue of Federal Reserve, which Kwan believes should be subjected to an audit. I actually think both did well, said Matt Grocott, who was elected to the San Carlos City Council and is a member of the MyLiberty group, a local tea party organization. When asked what issue stood out most in the debate, Grocott said it was taxes, stating that no class of people should be attacked by the candidates. The wealthy are paying their fair share, said Grocott. Although local politics is relatively nonpartisan compared to the national scene, Grocott said he does see similarities with liberal spending and other issues where proposed solutions are on the liberal side of things. The San Mateo County Democratic Party also held a watch party for the Oct. 16 presidential debate, attended by a similar number of adults. Obama did a great job, much better than the first debate. I was really impressed, commented Andrew Radin, 28, of Redwood City. Other observers agreed. Linda Long, 66, of Foster City, said that Obama showed up with his A game. We have weakened the Taliban and trained the Afghan army, said Redwood Shores resident Laurie O Loughlin during the Oct. 11 vice presidential debate. She also went on to say that there will never be a permanent solution to the problems in the Middle East, justifying her personal reason to extract American soldiers from Afghanistan. Julian Woods of Belmont claimed that the Republican Party wants to get the economy going by using the rich. He added, This leaves the middle class out. Editor Alexa Hemken and correspondent Alex Chen contributed to this report.

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CONTD from pg. 4 cost for each cat or kittens stay and care is more than $300. Some might argue that a person who cant afford an adoption fee cant afford to care for a pet. But, looking at that differently, paying an adoption fee doesnt guarantee an ability to pay all expenses going forward. And, we know that in this economy every little bit helps so waiving a fee might make a difference. In the end, we have gut feelings, trust and some stats to back our work; more than 90% of our adoptions stick. This applies to regular adoptions and promotions. In the first week of our promotion, we've seen no drop-off, in terms of quality of adopters. Our staff feel good about the matches theyve made. Last Saturday, we placed 12 cats and kittens into new homes. The following day, 16 went to their forever homes. Since the promotion started one week ago, weve placed 63 cats and kittens into new homes. One of these matches happened last night, an hour before closing. We

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CONTD from pg. 4 to keep very alert regarding deadlines. The applications for CSUs are accepted from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30; the UC applications are accepted from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30; and private colleges usually accept applications between November and February and community college applications are accepted starting in February. The counseling staff will assist your child in all these required forms, will order and produce transcripts, will review the applications prior to submission and are fantastic resources for financial aid assistance. I felt overwhelmed and frustrated that my son hadnt passed any of this information on to me. In later discussions with other parents, most of them are in the same boat with this as I am our children do not always keep up with the magnitude of information provided to help them and tend to overlook it instead of involving their parents. I hope that this article left you realizing that there are so many resources the high schools are providing and that you and your family can chose to take advantage of as many as you feel are appropriate for the decisions you need to make for your childs future.

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Jackie Speier, funding 21.formula that month-old brown tabby. on Oct. letters@lagonian.com the governor's budget is D-San Mateo, whose She was not in a position would eliminate dedicated approved. mother taught in the San funding for adult schools Students, teachers Mateo adult education entirely," Teshara said. 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Me Help clarinet. with burlesque singer Sally Bowles, and leaves changed. state level that could Bob Harper, director "We need an educated Though it may appear to be simply a showcase of debauchery, allow young actors showed tremendous maturity and fearlessness The school districts to population, and the of Campbell roles. and the musical is a political drama that reminds us that because siphon to deliver their gritty Adult Most adults cannot pull off acting money away from sexyon stage no less! Education Alara Magritte Slonaker that adult school makes gave Community people did not stand up against prejudice, Hitler rose to power adult Freshman schools happen," Speier said. for the Campbell Union and exterminated the Jews, homosexuals and even thedepending aon cabaret standout supporting performance as prostitute Fraulein Kost. other needs. "Adult education High School Citynative Charis Nixon succeeded in artists. Sally Bowles was too busy having a good time, insisting, Sophomore and Foster District, San Mateo And said that adult as strong it's What do politics have to do with us and our affairs?Adult School portraying Sally Bowles programs yet isn't dispensable,British vulnerable. Nixons director Larry Teshara indispensable," she said. Fraulein Schneider cared more about renting out her rooms than accent help stage presence reminded me of a young Kathyrn and people -- especially standing up to intimidation by the Nazis. Hepburn. She also pulls off a gutsy rendition of Cabaret. 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Neighborhood 6
Intoxicated neighbor: Sunday, Oct. 14, 1:44 p.m. Occurred on Bridgeport Ln. A caller reports that an intoxicated neighbor brandished a hammer at his nieces when they were in the community pool the day before at around 6:30 p.m. Police contacted all subjects and determined that no crime occurred. The neighbor was in the process of repairing the gate and attempted to expel the caller's nieces for littering and possession of alcohol. DUI: Sunday, Oct. 28, 12:58 a.m. Occurred at Beach Park Blvd. and Farragut Blvd. A person reported being involved in a non-injury vehicle accident and the other party was uncooperative. A 51-year-old Foster City man was arrested for DUI and transported to First Chance.

Commercial areas
Assault: Saturday, Oct. 6, 10:09 p.m. Occurred at the Crown Plaza Hotel on Chess Dr. Police received a report of a fight between guests in a ground floor room. A case was taken for assault and battery with no prosecution desired.

Neighborhood 1
Suspicious circumstances: Friday, Sept. 28, 2:45 p.m. Occurred on Nina Ln. The owner of a portable x-ray service business states a subject from Medicare came to his residence at 1:30 p.m. asking for further information on an application submitted to provide services. The business owner was not home and his wife allowed the representative to enter his office and take pictures without asking for permission. Suspicious person: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 5:45 p.m. Occurred at Leo J. Ryan Memorial Park on E. Hillsdale Blvd. A caller reported that an older male with gray hair and tan complexion was sunbathing in spandex underwear, which the caller found offensive. Parents behaving badly: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 3:12 p.m. Occurred at Brewer Island Elementary School. School staff requested parking enforcement due to parents parking in the turnout. Found juvenile: Sunday, Oct. 7, 12:51 p.m. Occurred at Sand Cove Apartments on Shell Blvd. Police admonished the father of a toddler who was found in the middle of the street and brought into the rental office. Dispute: Sunday, Oct. 28, 3:57 p.m. Occurred at Roundtable Pizza on Foster City Blvd. A customer who placed a delivery order the previous Thursday was at the business demanding a refund. The manager requested that police respond while she returned the money and told the customer he is no longer welcome at the business.

Grand theft: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 12:37 p.m. Occurred at Audubon Elementary School on Gull Ave. A laptop was taken from a classroom during the previous weekend. Fraud: Wednesday, Oct. 17, 10:27 a.m. Occurred on Crane Ave. A person reports that the previous Saturday, her father was flagged down by two subjects who claimed the father had caused damage to their vehicle and they wanted reimbursement. The father drove the suspects to the bank and withdrew $1,400. Fraud: Thursday, Oct. 18, 2:59 p.m. Occurred on Sandpiper Ct. A person reports that he sent $1,985 to a subject who overpaid for an item he sold, then later discovered the original money gram over-payment had been fraudulent.

Neighborhood 3
Welfare check: Friday, Oct. 5, 3:43 p.m. Occurred at Marlin Ave. and Foster City Blvd. Police received a report of a hitch hiking subject, described as a chubby, short white male with sandy brown shoulder length hair, age 12 or 13.

Neighborhood 7
Drugs: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7:03 a.m. Occurred on Jibstay Ln. A 34-year-old man was arrested for drugs.

Neighborhood 8
Reckless driving: Friday, Oct. 26, 7:31 p.m. Occurred at Boothbay Ave. and Chesapeake Ave. A caller states that an older male driver did an illegal u-turn, almost hit the caller, drove up on the sidewalk and grass, stopped in the roadway and pulled into a driveway.

Neighborhood 4
Suspicious: Friday, Oct. 12, 5:15 p.m. Occurred on Mainsail Ct. A person reports that his wife received an unsigned letter from a subject that had information on their family.

Neighborhood 9
Assault: Saturday, Oct. 6, 10:21 p.m. Occurred at Beach Park Blvd. and Edgewater Blvd. Police received a report of an assault in progress on the bridge. It was determined to be youths filming a project for school. Outside agency assist: Friday, Oct. 12, 2:11 p.m. Occurred on Juno Ln. Another agency requests an officer attempt to contact a witness to an old homicide case from Daly City. Forgery: Friday, Oct. 12, 8:56 p.m. Occurred on Promontory Point Ln. A person reports the theft of checks that were then forged by a known suspect. Vandalism: Thursday, Oct. 18, 10:26 p.m. Occurred on Vega Circle. A person reports his residence was egged and that a large Chrysler type sedan was seen leaving the area.

Neighborhood 5
Disturbance: Monday, Oct. 15, 3:02 p.m. Occurred on Shell Blvd. A person reports that a white male demonstrator was verbally abusive to her when she stated that she did not support the Republican candidate for president. Welfare check: Tuesday, Oct. 30, 8:12 a.m. Occurred on Shell Blvd. and Beach Park Blvd. A child with a bicycle was observed seated and holding his or her stomach. The child was later seen walking away with an adult pushing the bicycle. Police received subsequent reports of an auto vs. child accident that was witnessed earlier near Shell Blvd. and Catamaran St. One witness observed the driver speaking to the father of the child. The witness was unable to provide identifying information of the involved parties.

Community Calendar
Library closures The Foster City Library (1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City) will be closed all day Nov. 11, 12, 22 and 23 and will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 21. For more information, call (650) 574-4842. National Novel Writing Month Tuesdays in Nov. at 7 p.m. at the Foster City Library (1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City). November is National Novel Writing Month. The Library will have a weekly writing session; one staff member has participated in the program for three years and has three books to show for it. Major support as well as snacks and coffee from Pete's will be provided. For more information, call (650) 574-4842. Letters to Santa The Foster City Parks and Recreation Department has made arrangements with Santa Claus to accept mail for the delivery to the North Pole starting Nov. 19. All letters should include the childs first and last name, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope so that a response may be mailed. For more information, call (650) 286-3395. Sustainable Foster City presentation Monday, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. at the Foster City Council Chambers (610 Foster City Blvd., Foster City). The City Council will discuss the document Sustainable Foster City: A Sustainable Economic Development Strategic Plan. For more information, call (650) 286-3250.

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The San Mateo Harvest Festival Friday-Sunday, Nov. 9-11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at San Mateo Event Center, Expo Hall (1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo). The largest indoor arts and crafts show on the West Coast offers shopping, live entertainment, celebrity appearances, prizes artist demonstrations, delicious food and down-home family fun. The Peninsula Humane Society/SPCA receives proceeds from all shopping bags sold. Adults $9, Seniors age 62+ $7, youth ages 13 to 17 $4, kids under 12 free. Tickets valid for reentry all weekend. For more information, call (415) 447-3205. Del Sol String Quartet Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. at the PJCC (800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City). Wine and cheese will be served and an intimate Meet the Artists dessert reception will be held. For more information, call (650) 378-2702 or visit pjcc.org. Otter feeding Saturday, Nov. 10, 12 p.m. at CuriOdyssey (1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo). Come see CuriOdysseys frisky river otters. For more information, call (650) 342-7755. Head of the Lagoon Regatta Sunday, Nov. 11 at Foster City Recreation Center. Rowing teams from many California colleges and universities will converge in Foster City to complete a 5-kilometer course. The competition is hosted by Stanford Rowing Center and Peninsula Aquatic Center. For more information, call (650) 576-4634.

Internet Safety for Parents Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m. at the Foster City Teen Center (670 Shell Blvd., Foster City). A free class designed for parents only that covers the basics of internet safety, cyber bullying and more. Burlingame Music Club 82nd Anniversary Monday, Nov. 12, 1 p.m. at the Burlingame Womans Club (241 Park Rd., Burlingame). Student musicians will perform, as well as Gabriels Trumpets Trio. Visual artist Marjory Wilson will display her wares. For more information, visit burlingamemusicclub.net Thanksgiving Service Thursday, Nov. 18, 11 am. at the Foster City Recreation Center (650 Shell Blvd., Foster City). Sturge Presbyterian Church will be holding a Thanksgiving Service to Thank God and to help our neighbors. Holiday Ceramic Sale Friday, Nov. 30, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Foster City Recreation Center (650 Shell Blvd., Foster City). The sale will feature a wide range of ceramic art and functional pottery made by local artists. Holiday Dance Party Saturday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. at Boogie Woogie Ballroom (551 Foster City Blvd., Foster City). The ballrooms last dance party will be a festive gala event and the last at their Foster City location. For more information visit boogiewoogieballroom.com or call (650) 627-4854.

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PJCC touts job search program
A service that offers free individual consultations for out-of-work people boasts a 67 percent job placement success rate, said the Foster City-based nonprofit. Recognizing the growing economic and employment challenges facing the community, the Peninsula Jewish Community Center partnered with Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) to offer free individual consultations with an employment specialist, available by appointment, according to an announcement. "While the job market has definitely improved recently, it's still very competitive," said JVS Employment Specialist Jeanine Cowan. During the private, individually-tailored job-search sessions, Cowan helps job seekers identify goals and skill sets and helps develop strategies to address barriers or challenges. As with all PJCC and JVS programs, the job search assistance consultations are open to people of all faiths and backgrounds on a first-come, first-served basis. Membership is not required and services are free of charge. Alexa Hemken

Rotary Club of Foster City returns from annual humanitarian trip

About 60 volunteers, including Foster City Rotarians and high school Interact Club members, returned from a humanitarian trip to Mazatlan earlier this month. The trip, from Oct. 17 to Oct. 21, included 60 volunteers who deliver more than 200 wheelchairs to those in need, according to Rotarian Patricia Nutting. Two schools received much needed supplies, included cabinets for storage and desks that were assembled by volunteers. In addition, donated used playground equipment from the Peninsula was disassembled, transported to Mazatlan and reassembled at the schools. See more photos at lagonian.com. Alexa Hemken
PHOTO CREDIT: PATRICIA NUTTING PHOTO CREDIT: MARYLOU TAN

Rotary Club hosts annual 'Ribfest'

The Rotary Club of Foster City hosted their annual Ribfest on Oct. 6. It was a sell out and successful event, according to Rotarian Patricia Nutting. San Mateo High School Interact Club members helped Rotarians with serving and cleanup. Proceeds from the event go back to benefit the community in the form of the bi-weekly Senior Meals at the Senior Center, college scholarships, elementary school dictionaries, donations to the Foster City Library, parks, the Hillbarn Theatre and Samaritan House. Alexa Hemken

Filipino-American Association of Foster City celebrates 33rd anniversary

The club hosted a Western Dinner and Dance themed party on Oct. 6. The program kicked off with Rebecca Guerrero, musical director of the FAAFC Choir, leading the American and Philippine national anthems. The invocation was officiated by Rev. Ernesto Gloria. Club president Agnes Torres delivered the welcome remarks. The FAAFC Dance Troupeincluding Andy Arroyo, Virginia M Furrer, Sol Gloria, Dave O'Brien, Solita 'Brien, Luz Sumagang, Manny Tabara, Rory Tolentino, Sally Tinitigan, Ian Ward and Diana Zuschlagprovided entertainment with a country Western dance while guests enjoyed their buffet dinner. Young performer Lukas Brokenbrough sang some Tagalog songs and was accompanied by his father on guitar. His younger sister Manika also sang. FAAFC members Andy Arroyo and Virginia Furrer sang some Western songs while Andy played his guitar. DJ Nolly Yamzon played some Western line dance numbers and songs from the 70s and 80s. Raffle prizes donated by the members were given away. The proceeds of this event will go towards Philippine International Aid's program for underprivileged children in the Philippines. Alexa Hemken

L-r: Patricia Nutting, Noemi Avram and Chris Gallagher.

PHOTO CREDIT: PATRICIA NUTTING

Greg Kuhl served as the events auctioneer.

Dinner and dance gala recognizes volunteers

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Rod & Gun Club members find big catch on fishing trip

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Executive Director Andrew Frisch with award winners Marshele Barnett, Development Manager Kristen Uthman and Paula Riddell.

Board members Shirley Carlson with daughter Jennifer and board member Bernie Mellott stand in front of the nights Salute to Our Stars decorations.

Foster City Rod & Gun Club members embarked on an Albacore fishing trip on the Lisa Anne near the Farralon Islands in September. Alexa Hemken

Board President Barbara Rovins, of Foster City, with board members Paula Ucelli, Jack Castle, Redwood City Mayor Alicia Aguirre, Dr. Steven Howard and wife Dian, also a board member.

The Kainos Home and Training Center held their 27th annual Achievement Challenge at the Foster City Crown Plaza Hotel on Sept. 22. The center provides programs for disabled citizens to develop life and vocational skills to be independent. During the gala dinner and dance event, Board President Barbara Rovins of Foster City paid tribute to the late Ken and Leila Colmen, who were major donors for the nonprofit. Twenty eight awards for achievement were presented at the event by Redwood City Mayor Alicia Aguirre. Bobbi Bon

New police chief sworn in

A badge-pinning ceremony was held on Oct. 9 at the Foster City Community Center. Matt Martell was sworn in as the new police chief. Craig Courtin announced his retirement earlier this year. Martell will oversee the city's roughly $9.1 million police budget, about a third of the city's annual general fund expenditures, and 49 employees, including 36 sworn officers. Alexa Hemken PHOTO CREDIT: SOLEIL PORTRAITS

Broadcasting personality Larry Olson stops by Rotary Club

Broadcaster Larry PHOTO CREDIT: PATRICIA NUTTING Olson addressed the Rotary Club of Foster City at their Oct. 3 meeting. Olson currently does sports on KGO radio and hosts his own show about jobs called The J.O.B. on 960am, according to Rotary Club member Patricia Nutting. Olson has Rotarian Noemi reported the news from Avram with Olson. the KGO helicopter and is working on a book about how asking questions and listening contribute to the art of conversation. Alexa Hemken

Rotary Club hosting coat drive

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Matt Martell and City Manager Jim Hardy.

Rotarians Rich Mozzini, right, and Jeff Brown will be spearheading the Foster City Rotary Club's annual One Warm Coat Drive. Collection will take place at Safeway, Ranch 99, and Lucky stores in Foster City from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2. The coats, jackets, sweaters and blankets will be given to the Samaritan House for distribution to the needy, said Rotarian Patricia Nutting. Alexa Hemken

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Blessing of the Animals held
Members of St. Ambrose Episcopal Church and the Homeless Cat Network (Project Bay Cat) hosted the Blessing of the Animals outside the Foster City Dog Park. St. Ambrose members set up tables and Father David Ota, a Foster City resident, met individually with pets and their owners during the Oct. 7 event. Lucille Dai-He PHOTO CREDIT: LUCILLE DAI-HE

Anti-Bullying fundraiser held in Foster City

The Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center held the second annual event at the Foster City Crowne Plaza Hotel on Oct. 25. Master of Ceremonies, Assembly Member Jerry Hill, introduced keynote speaker Greg Louganis, who won gold medals in diving at the 84 and 88 Olympic games. Louganis was bullied in his youth and recounted how he overcame adversityafter his speech, there wasnt a dry eye in the audience. Early in the event, Rev. Warren Dale presented the PCRC Teddy BER Award to Paula Uccelli for community service. Uccelli co-founded the Sequoia Awards and is a Board Member of the Kainos Home & Training Center and Pacific Legal Foundation National Advisory Committee. Bobbi Bon
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Assembly Member Jerry Hill and San Mateo Councilwoman Maureen Freschet.

L-r: Shelly Keefe, Father David Ota and Jim Miller with dogs Zippy and Lance.

Rev. Warren Dale, Honoree Paula Uccelli and Kekynote Speaker Greg Louganis.

San Mateo County Undersheriff Carlos Bolanos, PCRC Director Micele McNeills and a Sponsor Ted Hannig.

Synagogue hosting blood drive to aid Hurricane Sandy victims

To help the millions of East Coast residents impacted by the destruction Hurricane Sandy caused in late October, Foster Citys Peninsula Sinai Congregation will be hosting a blood drive on Sunday, Nov. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the synagogues parking lot at 499 Boothbay Ave, Foster City. For more information, call (650) 573-8469. Congregants were also urged to donate to the Jewish Federations Hurricane Relief Fund, the American Red Cross and other nonprofits. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all those who are fighting for survival and to the greater communities as they work toward rebuilding and healing, said a PSC announcement for the blood drive. Alexa Hemken

Foster City Lions Club hosts successful White Cane Bingo event
The Foster City Lions Club held its annual White Cane Bingo on Saturday, Oct. 20 and raised $3,384 for sight conservation programs. Lions Club member Joe Pierucci was the master of ceremonies and welcomed members and staff from the Western Blind Rehabilitation Center as special guests and called out the bingo numbers and raffle ticket numbers. "We were very pleased by the overwhelming support and turnout of the Foster City community," said Barbara Bergero, chair of the White Cane Bingo committee. "The entire club donated time and energy to make the evening a success," added Lions Club President Martha Sandy. "Especially noteworthy were the efforts of club members Barbara Bergero, Lucy Tan, Macy Tan, Jody Johson and John Ficarra in the kitchen, Rich Lee at the bar, Susan Merport coordinating the Leos Club members as food servers, and Barbara Bergero along with Janis Kiesel for overall planning." Alexa Hemken
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Locals celebrate Halloween

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Rachel Smith,standing, brings drinks to visually-impaired veterans. Smith is director of Western Blind Rehabilitation Center.

Lions Club President Martha Sandy, left, and member Joe Pierucci, center back, with guests.
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ID theft forum zeroes in on prevention

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Above: Students from Odyssey Montessori Preschool celebrate Halloween dressed in costumes. Below: The Foster City Library decorated a booth in the spirit of the Day of the Dead.

A handful of residents heard surprising statistics about identity theft at Foster City's biannual ID Theft Symposium. The Oct. 10 event was hosted by an eight-member citizen advisory committee to the City Council, the Information Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC) at the City Council Chambers. Last year, about 12 million identity theft cases were reported, averaging to about one million per month. In FCPD Sgt. Tracy Avalar and ITAC member Foster City, 68 identity theft cases were reported, according Howard Roth spoke about identity theft at a to a panel of experts who spoke at the event. biannual forum in Foster City. "It's good to be a little paranoid," said panelist Mark Leyes, a spokesman with the California Department of Corporations. "Better safe than sorry." During the event, speakers projected similar ideas about prevention: people should not give out personal information or money to any source that is not totally trusted. The speakers all also conveyed the fact that the most targeted age groups for identity theft are children ages 12 to 17 and adults older than 50. "The sad part is the kids may not realize that their identity has been stolen until they try to apply for their first credit card, or try to set up their own bank account," said Neal O'Farrell of the Walnut Creek-based Identity Theft Council. "I hear stories about kids that are hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt by the time they're 20." Audience members were shocked to hear about the growing crime. "I'll definitely be taking more precautions now," said Lynnelle Bilsey of Foster City. "I thought that they had an impressive panel, and I am very thankful for all the tips." Other panelists included Om Dixon and Beverly Butler of Wells Fargo, ITAC member Howard Roth and Foster City police Sgt. Tracy Avelar. Elyse Dixon

World famous canned food drive by San Mateo High starts in November
SMHS students will be accepting cans and donations for their renowned food drive starting Nov. 5. The drive benefits the Samaritan House, which provides food and medical services to needy San Mateo County residents. In past years, the school has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Record for holding the title of Worlds Largest Food Drive. For more information, visit www.smhscfd.com. Alexa Hemken

Students invited to enter annual SamTrans art contest

San Mateo Countys transit agency is seeking young artists to enter in the 2013 Art Takes a Bus Ride contest. This years theme is Window to Your City. Various mediums, including watercolors, crayons or collages are accepted. The winning entries will wrap a SamTrans bus. For more information, contact (650) 802-5332 or visit samtrans.com/artbus. The deadline for entries is Feb. 22, 2013. Alexa Hemken

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