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House already threatened, could Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., said that while lawmakers want
to be “deferential as much as we can” to the president’s pref-
erences for his Cabinet, “it would be nice to know some of
Republicans also lose Senate grip? the issues that come up after the fact before the fact.”
Trump, who promised to fill his administration with the
“best people,” often gravitates toward advisers he has a per-
By Bill Barrow sonal connection with or who look the part, drawing on the
and Thomas Beaumont “The first question is if Democrats can take the approach he took as a business executive. But as president,
the result is a growing list of Cabinet secretaries and other
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
undeniably stronger turnout in most of these special officials who do not appear to undergo the rigorous scruti-
Republicans have known for months elections ... and replicate that in the fall. ... My guess is they will.” ny typically expected for White House hires.
that their House majority is in genuine — Steven Law, a Republican operative running the Senate Leadership Fund Andy Puzder, Trump’s initial choice to lead the Labor
peril. But after another bruising show- Department, stepped aside before his confirmation hear-
ing in a special election, some in the blame in Arizona. 10 incumbents running in states where ings, in part over taxes he belatedly paid on a former house-
party are reconsidering the once incon- The only explanation was the most Trump won two years ago, Democrats keeper not authorized to work in the United States. Health
ceivable notion of losing the Senate. worrisome for the GOP: Trump’s presi- would need to add another Republican and Human Services Secretary Tom Price won confirmation,
It’s a sobering possibility, particu- dency is activating Democrats and pickup. That could leave them depend- but ultimately resigned amid disclosures about his expen-
larly given Republican’ confidence not demoralizing some Republicans and if ent on knocking off Republican Ted sive travel habits.
long ago that they probably would that trend continues, trouble is ahead. Cruz in Texas or winning in GOP-dom- Others are fighting similar charges, most notably Scott
increase their Senate edge after the “The first question is if Democrats inated Tennessee. Pruitt, the embattled head of Environmental Protection
November vote. Far more Democratic can take the undeniably stronger Still, there are signs that seizing the Agency. Pruitt faces multiple allegations of improper hous-
senators are facing re-election in states turnout in most of these special elec- Senate is no longer a pipe dream. ing, expensing and other practices, prompting several law-
favorable to Republicans than the tions ... and replicate that in the fall,” Democratic incumbents are outpac- makers to call for him to step down.
other way around. That’s why the GOP said Steven Law, a Republican opera- ing Republicans in fundraising. Of the The Senate has increasingly become a partisan battle-
held out hope of expanding its ranks tive running the Senate Leadership 10 Democratic senators running in ground for nomination fights, a war that escalated when
and easing the path for President Fund, a political action committee at Trump-won states, nine are among the President Barack Obama was in the White House and Senate
Donald Trump’s agenda. the forefront of Republicans’ top 20 campaign fundraisers across all Democrats, who had majority control, changed the rules to
Yet a Republican congressional vic- November strategy. “My guess is they Senate candidates this election cycle. allow majority vote for confirming most nominees — the
tory Tuesday in the Phoenix suburbs will.” None of their potential Republican so-called nuclear option — to get around GOP filibusters.
has set off new alarm bells. Democrats certainly have a steep opponents has made that cut. Republicans returned the favor once Trump was in the
Republican Debbie Lesko won the climb and must do more than play The lone Democratic exclusion, West White House, and they had the Senate majority, deploying
special House election by 6 percent- defense to win the Senate majority. Virginia’s Joe Manchin, ranks 31st, the tactic to seat Neil Gorsuch on the Supreme Court.
age points, though Trump captured Even if they successfully protect all 26 but that still puts him ahead of his Some GOP senators argue that Democrats are slow-walk-
the district by 21 percentage points incumbents — 24 Democrats and two potential GOP rivals. In fact, the top ing even those Trump nominees with a solid track record,
in 2016. GOP turnout dropped off, independents who caucus with them — Republican Senate fundraisers for the including Mike Pompeo, who got votes from 14 Democrats
and unlike Republicans’ shocking they still would have to pick up two cycle are Roy Moore and Luther and one aligned independent last year during his confirma-
losses in a Pittsburgh-area House seats. Arizona and Nevada are the most Strange, the two Alabama Republicans tion for CIA director. Pompeo is now in line to run the State
race and an Alabama Senate contest, likely. who vied for the seat now held by Department, but has faced stiff opposition from some of the
there was no weak GOP nominee to For every Democratic loss among the Democrat Doug Jones. same Democrats who backed him a year ago.
The Democratic opponents are going to “embarrass them-
selves,” said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. Thune called it
“really a new low.”
But questions about the White House’s vetting standards
have no doubt given Democrats fresh ammunition to chal-
lenge Trump’s Cabinet picks.
“Our Republican colleagues bemoan the pace of the nom-
inations,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-
N.Y. But he said because of the administration’s “quick,
sloppy vetting process,” the Senate job of vetting nomi-
nees “is more important than ever before.”
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., said senators don’t have to
agree with a nominee’s position on the issue, but the Senate
has a historic role — to advise and consent — that the pres-
ident’s picks are up to the job.
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Macron resists Trump’s ‘America Police confirmed Minassian posted the message but have
declined so far to discuss a motive for the attack as they
continue investigating. But the post has revived concerns
first’ in his speech to Congress about the anti-woman vitriol embraced by California mass
killer Elliot Rodger and invoked by Minassian in his post.
The incel community is “one of the most violent areas of
By Josh Lederman and Lisa Mascaro House, his blunt speech prizing Macron has carefully cultivated as the internet,” said Heidi Beirich, who tracks hate groups for
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS engagement over isolationism rein- close a relationship to Trump as any the Southern Poverty Law Center. “It may seem to some
forced the French leader’s emerging world leader can boast. But addressing people that this is kind of a group of pathetic, victimized
WASHINGTON — French President role as a top defender of the liberal a joint meeting of Congress — an white males who just are lonely. It’s not. It’s ugly.”
Emmanuel Macron drew sharp con- world order. honor granted only occasionally to Yet some incel sites insist they don’t condone violence
trasts with President Donald Trump’s “We can choose isolationism, with- leaders of close U.S. allies — Macron or misogyny. And Judith Taylor, a University of Toronto
worldview Wednesday, laying out a drawal and nationalism. This is an confronted his differences with Trump professor who focuses on social movements, notes that
firm vision of global leadership that option. It can be tempting to us as a head-on. some participants in incel discussions simply feel forsak-
rejects “the illusion of nationalism” in temporary remedy to our fears, ” As Trump weighs pulling out of the en, while others “can become very graphic and very toxic.”
a candid counterweight to Trump’s Macron said. “But closing the door to 2015 Iran accord, Macron made clear Until Monday, Minassian had a life that never attracted
appeals to put “America first.” the world will not stop the evolution that France will not follow his lead. authorities’ attention.
In the spotlight of a speech to the of the world. It will not douse but “We signed it at the initiative of the Living with his family in suburban Toronto, he studied at
U.S. Congress, Macron was courteous inflame the fears of our citizens.” United States. We signed it, both the nearby Seneca College, where some fellow students told
but firm, deferential but resolute as he Issuing a bleak warning, he urged United States and France,” Macron news media he had a way with computers.
traced the lines of profound division against letting “the rampaging work said. “That is why we cannot say we
between himself and Trump on key of extreme nationalism shake a world should get rid of it like that.”
world issues: climate change, trade and full of hopes for greater prosperity.” Macron later told French reporters
the Iran nuclear deal. It was a marked shift from the sim- that he has no “inside information” on
A day after the French leader had put patico Macron of only a day earlier dur- Trump’s decision on the Iran deal but
on a show of warmth and brotherly ing his state visit at the White House. noted that it’s clear the U.S. president
affection for Trump at the White In his first year as France’s president, “is not very much eager to defend it.”
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WEDNESDAY San Mateo 8, Sequoia 0 fifth of the game, preserved the win for
Local sports roundup Sage Hager and Kylie Galea combined to Menlo (8-1 WBAL). Sophie Scola led the
The No. 2 seed of Jeffrey Jorgensen and scatter four hits and strike out six to help Knights’ offense with a hat trick, while
Boys’ tennis Jake Andrew of M-A will face the Woodside lead the Bearcats to the Bay Division victo- Abby Wolfenden and Charlotte Swisher
PAL finals set tandem in the finals. Jorgensen and Andrew ry over the Cherokees. each added two goals apiece.
The top two seeds in both the singles and had much more routine wins in the quarters Izzy Borges paced the offensive attack for SHP (7-2) was led by Allison Carter, who
doubles brackets advanced to the finals of and semis, winning 6-3, 6-3 and 6-1, 6-4, San Mateo (5-6 PAL Bay, 7-7 overall), finished with three goals.
the Peninsula Athletic League individual respectively. which finished with 12 hits. Borges had
tournament. Ostrow and Jukic will face the Aragon tan- three hits, three RBIs and scored twice, College baseball
In singles play, top-seeded Thomas dem of Rithik Booreddy and Ilan Leventhal while Jada Walker also had three hits and San Mateo 7, Mission-Santa Clara 6
Reznik of Carlmont will face Menlo- in the third-place doubles match. drove in two runs. She also scored twice.
The Bulldogs pulled into a first-place tie
Atherton’s and No. 2 seed Tim Berthier in Sequoia dropped to 0-11 in Bay Division
for the conference lead with the Saints in
the title match at 3:45 p.m. Thursday at Girls’ lacrosse play and is just 1-14 overall this season.
the penultimate game of the regular season.
Burlingame. Reznik cruised past Menlo-Atherton 6, University-SF 5
Burlingame’s Cale Goodman, the No. 8 Boys’ golf The two will meet again today at 2:30
Theresa McGannon scored in overtime to p.m. in Santa Clara with the winner taking
seed, 6-1, 6-1 in the quarterfinals and then lift the Bears over the Red Devils in a non- Harker 175, Sacred Heart Prep 185
beat M-A’s Cole Hagerman, the No. 4 seed, the Golden Gate Conference championship.
league match in San Francisco. The Eagles stayed in the running for the Nick Knecht’s solo home run in the bot-
6-2, 6-2 in the semifinals. Annie Payne and Leiney Paul each scored West Bay Athletic League title with the win tom of the eighth inning gave CSM (13-6
Berthier advanced to the semifinals after a twice for M-A is regulation, with Izzy over the Gators at Los Lagos Golf Club.
quarterfinal default from San Mateo’s GG Conference, 26-12 overall) an impor-
Carhart rounding out the scoring for the Luke Peterson’s 1-over 35 led SHP (5-4 tant insurance run and one that turned out to
Nicholas Chu because of illness. In the Bears. WBAL, 5-6 overall), which had all five of be the game winner as Mission (13-6, 24-
semifinals, Berthier was pushed, needing
its scorers shoot sub-40 rounds. Finn 14) scored three times in the top of the
three sets to dispatch No. 3 seed Milad TUESDAY O’Kelly came in with a 36 and Anikait ninth, but could not push across the tying
Shafaie from Carlmont, 2-6, 6-4, 6-2.
Bhardwaj finished with a 37. Anderson Page run.
Shafaie and Hagerman will meet in the Softball and Brad Oliver shot 38 and 39, respective-
third-place match that will be played con- CSM took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the
Carlmont 4, Aragon 1 ly. second on a two-run single from Keolu
currently with the finals.
Mailey McLemore improved to 8-0 in Low round of the day went to Daulet Ramos and an RBI single from Kevin
On the doubles side, the top-seeded duo Tuluebayev of Harker (8-1) who shot a 4-
from Woodside, Levi Vigdorchik and Alex PAL play as she limited the Dons to just one Jordan.
run on three hits as the Scots stayed unbeat- under 30. It was 4-0 in the third after Jordan tripled
Kastelein, needed to win a tiebreaker in
both its wins, but won both in straight sets. en in Bay Division play. to drive in Angelo Bortolin.
They opened the day with a 7-6(1), 6-2 win McLemore also contributed two hits, Girls’ lacrosse Mission got on the board with a two-run
over Evan Mahaffey and Oliver Nix of including a triple, and two RBIs to help lead Menlo School 9, Sacred Heart Prep 8 homer from Blake Diggle and a solo shot
Burlingame in the quarterfinals. They the offense for Carlmont (10-0 PAL Bay, The Knights stayed in first place in the from Josh Lauck in the fifth to close to 4-3.
advanced to the title match with a 6-2, 7- 17-1 overall). Ashley Trierweiler also drove WBAL with a crucial victory over the rival A two-run single from Bortolin gave the
6(1) win over the M-A duo of Zach Ostrow in a run for the Scots. Gators. Bulldogs some breathing room, at 6-3,
and Maxim Jukic. Alyssa Sahami’s last-second save, her before Knecht’s key homer in the eighth.
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be very clear, abundantly clear, that if these charges are
proven true, if Reuben indeed hit this young lady, he won’t be
a part of our organization going forward.”
The 49ers drafted Foster 31st overall last year after ques-
Foster has not been allowed to participate in the 49ers’ off- tions about his health and character caused him to drop from
season program while dealing with the case. General manager being a possible top 10 pick.
John Lynch said earlier this week that the team would be Foster delivered on the field, ranking second on the team
patient but that Foster would be released if they determined he with 72 tackles in 10 games as a rookie and looking like a key
hit a woman. part of San Francisco’s defensive future.
“The gravity of these charges has not been lost on us,” Foster then was charged in January in Alabama with second-
Lynch said Monday. “We take it extremely seriously. We do degree marijuana possession before the incident in February
feel like patience is the right approach right now. We’re that led to the most recent charges.
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good for the city or the residents,” said Joe
Chen.
With the potential health and safety risks
such as the recent party posed by the rental
properties, Chen considered allowing the
party which ended with gun shots at a prop- site to operate without regulation a drain on
erty rented through online hospitality serv- public resources.
ice Airbnb. He suggested officials go as far as disal-
While no one was injured in the shooting lowing rental listings in certain segments
early Sunday, April 22, residents living near of Millbrae.
Lombardi Lane who exhaustedly attempted “It is time for the city to discourage or ban
to break up the multi-day affair demanded Airbnb in certain zonings,” he said.
measures preventing another similar inci- Dale Carney, who lived near the party
dent. property, called on officials to rein in the
Neighborhood resident Paul Larson industry as well.
detailed the harrowing experience, and “If they are going to have Airbnb, they
directed the blame at Airbnb for not doing should have the same rules and regulations
more to help those living nearby who as a hotel,” he said.
repeatedly sought help.
Beyond the rash of violence which broke
“It was horrifying. We have post-traumat-
out over the weekend, residents Janine and
ic stress. And this is the fault of Airbnb for
Robert Barrett called for enhanced enforce-
allowing them to slip in,” he said to a round
ment as they live near a property which they
of applause from the audience.
claim is rented as a crash pad for workers in
Mayor Gina Papan acknowledged the
the airline industry.
emotions running high around the issue,
and said councilmembers will begin dis- Robert Barrett said it is common for
cussing potential policy amendments as dozens of flight attendants and pilots to cir-
soon as their next meeting. culate through the house frequently listed
“We are very concerned as a council,” said online, and the visitors show little regard
Papan, who noted local law enforcement is for nearby residents.
carrying out an investigation into the Barrett claimed he asks the travelers to be
report. more careful with their disposal of cigarette
Vice Mayor Wayne Lee shared a similar butts, alcohol bottles and other litter which
perspective, and said policies should be frequently leaks in the neighborhood, with
considered to prevent future, similar occur- little luck.
rences. His frustrations were compounded by the
“Hopefully these types of activities won’t scattering of cars from the rental property
happen,” he said. consuming most of the street parking
Larson said local regulations are neces- spaces, as well as the frequent car sharing
sary because Airbnb representatives claimed service shuttling workers back to San
their hands were tied in attempting to shut Francisco International Airport.
down the party, and law enforcement’s “It’s quite a nuisance. All we want is
authority was limited until the shots rang respect in our neighborhood and they are
out. not showing it,” he said.
As it stands, Millbrae officials have not Considering the variety of issues raised
crafted a specific set of policies addressing by residents, Carney implored officials to
properties rented online outside of requiring take action.
property owners who list rooms to acquire a “It’s a continuing issue in our city,” he
business license. said. “Something has got to happen.”
Following the rise in popularity of such In an attempt to ameliorate such fears,
sites, many other local cities approved reg- Papan said the concerns will remain a prior-
ulations attempting to dissuade misbehav- ity for officials.
ior. For example, in Redwood City, officials “We are taking it very seriously,” she
set boundaries for short-term rentals when said,
they approved in January a set of regula- In other business, the City Council hired
tions for rentals shorter than 30 days. Those Tom Williams as an interim city manager
regulations included requiring homeowners replacing Marcia Raines, who announced
to live in residences where they are offering her resignation earlier this year. Williams, a
short-term rentals, limiting the number of Millbrae resident, is a former city manager
days a renter can stay in homes without a of Milpitas, as well as the community devel-
host present, prohibiting rentals for special opment director of San Bruno.
events and collecting transient occupancy “My goal is to keep the positive momen-
taxes from short-term rentals. tum going and keep the city running
In Millbrae, community members called smoothly until a permanent city manager is
for similar action. hired,” said Williams in a prepared state-
“Airbnb is operating like a hotel in a res- ment.
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the design review process slated to
return before the City Council during
the entitlement process.
Birthday Celebration and Raffle. 6050. Perhaps the largest lingering piece
11 a.m. to noon Foster City of the project is the encroachment on a
Recreation Center, 650 Shell Blvd., Summit Prep’s Rummage Sale. 9 of offices and up to approximately will preclude our best effort to get our city development policy designed to
Foster City. Foster City 55+ Club. a.m. to 2 p.m. Summit Preparatory 30,000 square feet of retail space in
Charter High School, 890 Broadway, maximum and best use out of that full assure large buildings do not overshad-
National Geographic. 4 p.m. Grand Redwood City. Open to the public. All three towers up to 10 stories near the site,” he said. ow nearby residential neighborhoods.
Avenue Library, 306 Walnut Ave., funds will go toward supporting intersection of Millbrae Avenue and El Lee has railed on developers at the
South San Francisco. Learn how to Summit Prep’s high school seniors. As it stands, Muzzi’s project vio-
find information and create profes- For more information call (805) 598- Camino Real. station to increase the amount of space
3016.
lates a setback regulation in relation
sional visuals with access to the The approval comes weeks after per- in each project reserved for retail busi- to a home owned by Robert and
National Geographic online data-
base. For more information call 877- 4Cs of San Mateo Speaker Series. mitting another proposal from nesses, as a means of beefing up the Christina DuCote. The two sides have
8530. 10 a.m. Grand Avenue Library, 306 Republic Urban comprised of 150,000 city’s limited tax base. He again been in negotiations attempting to
Walnut Ave., South San Francisco. For
Connect to College. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 more information call 877-8530. square feet of offices, nearly 30,000 attempted to persuade Muzzi at the last resolve the issue, but no solution has
p.m. Cañada College, 4200 Farm Hill square feet of retail space, 400 new meeting to tweak plans to include been identified.
Blvd., Redwood City. Explore college Seventh Annual Touch-a-Truck more retail square footage.
and career opportunities at this free presented by Open Gate Nursery housing units and a hotel on BART To make the project eligible for City
event. Also learn about scholarships School. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Juror land near the station. “We will sacrifice our best chance to Council approval, Muzzi said he is
and financial aid. For more informa- Parking Lot, Middlefield Road and get the retail space that we really
tion call 306-3166. Veterans Blvd., Redwood City. $5 per Similar to Papan, Councilman willing to amend the design and
person or $20 per family. For more Reuben Holober shared his gratitude need,” said Lee, echoing the previous remove some units from the top floor
Overcoming the HR Challenges information call 369-6833. for the professionalism shown by calls of many community members which overstep the city’s regulation.
Faced by Small Businesses Today. 6
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bay Area Friends of the San Bruno Library Muzzi throughout the deliberations. wishing to develop a regional shop- The issue is slated to return before offi-
Entrepreneur Center, 458 San Mateo Book Sale. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. San
“There have been some difficult ping attraction at the train station. cials in the design review stage, and in
Ave., San Bruno. Workshop presented Bruno Public Library, 701 Angus Ave., The effort was in vain though, as
by Karlos Guerra. For more informa- San Bruno. Bring your own grocery negotiations, and I want to thank you the interim the two property owners
tion call 738-7994. size bag and $7 to fill up to the brim for not politicizing the process,” he Muzzi has repeatedly identified the are expected to continue talks.
with books. Larger sized bag are only
said, a likely reference to Republic shortcomings of his site as a potential
Charged Par ticles Trio. 6:30 p.m. to an additional $3 per bag. For more Muzzi committed to keeping up the
7:30 p.m. Foster City Library, 1000 E. information call 616-7078. Urban and members of a local labor retail hub, noting the limited visual
discussions, but noted the ongoing
Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. For more
union paying for ads in the most recent exposure to main thoroughfares such
information contact koch@smcl.org. Understanding the Four Parts of difficulties surrounding reaching con-
Medicare. 10:30 a.m. to noon. San City Council race targeting Papan and as El Camino Real along with doubts
sensus.
Lucy Cook e: The Truth About Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda
supporting Councilwoman Ann over the long-term viability of brick-
Animals: Stoned Sloths, Lovelorn de las Pulgas, San Mateo. Registration and-mortar storefronts. “There are a lot of catch-22s and
Hippos and Other Tales from the is required. For more information call Schneider as well as former mayor unfortunately we seem to have run into
Wild Side of Wildlife. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. 522-7490. Robert Gottschalk. Beyond retail discussions, much of
Cubberley Community Theatre, 4000 the feedback from councilmembers at every one of them,” he said.
Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Lucy Maritime Day at the History While most of the councilmembers’ the meeting addressed detailed ele- For her part, Schneider encouraged
Cooke will discuss the most popular Museum. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2200
animal myths and misconceptions. Broadway, Redwood City. Children comments were laudatory, Lee kept ments of the project such as bicycle the parties to keep at the talks in
$5 to $22. For more information call will be invited to design their own many of the reservations he has main- access, construction hours and limita- hopes of finding some common
(408)280-5530. model ships, make old-time cargo, tained throughout the discussion of
create miniature lighthouses and tions on the types of businesses ground.
Community Poetry Celebration. 7 learn about knot tying. For more both development proposals. allowed in the commercial space. “I think we can get a win-win here if
p.m. to 9 p.m. Belmont Library, 1110 information visit
Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont. www.historysmc.org. “I really think you are trying to For the project components which we can just figure out what the road-
Winners of the poetry contest will be bring some value to that property for need further refinement, officials blocks are here and pile through
announced and Belmont’s poet lau- STEAM Fest on the Square. 11 a.m. Millbrae, but unfortunately I think it them,” he said.
reate will be speaking. For more to 3 p.m. San Mateo County History
information call 591-8286. Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood
City. Introduce kids and adults to
as those circulating around Burlingame Bay Bikes and their docks may be
BIKES
A Love Affair with Uk raine. 7 p.m. to STEAM through fun experiments,
8:30 p.m. Burlingame Public Library, presentations, speakers and demon- have made their way across the city’s picked up from city streets as early as
280 Primrose Road, Burlingame. strations. For more information con-
Journalist Brigitte Schulze reads from tact rclf-ed@redwoodcity.org. border with its northern neighbor next week.
her new memoir, ‘Sasha, Pour One since Burlingame officials approved a With monthly reports on ridership
More!’ For more information call 558- La Nebbia Winery Craft Faire. 11:30 Continued from page 1
7404. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. La Nebbia Winery, 200-bicycle program earlier this year. and complaints from LimeBike,
12341 San Mateo Road, Half Moon By working directly with LimeBike to Kleinbaum is hoping the city will
San Mateo High School Drama Bay. Enjoy food, handmade jewelry, Bikes,” Kleinbaum said creating the place and monitor a maximum of 300 have a better sense of the impact the
Presents: ‘Valley Girls.’ 7:30 p.m. arts and crafts and live music. Free
admission. For more information infrastructure needed to charge the new bicycles, electric bicycles and scoot- new fleet has on city streets and how
San Mateo Performing Arts Center,
600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo. $8 contact twocre@yahoo.com. bikes proved to be a logistical chal- ers throughout the city, Kleinbaum they can best be kept out of the path of
to $15 admission fee. Runs through
Spring Tea and Fundraiser. 1 p.m.
lenge, leading officials and representa- said they will be better equipped to travel, adding that officials have asked
Sunday, April 29. For more informa-
tion call 685-1443. to 3 p.m. Bethany Presbyterian tives of Social Bicycles to conclude it identify and address potential issues as the startup not to roll out LimeBike
Church, 2400 Rosewood Drive, San would be best to put the program on they unfold. scooters in San Mateo until it’s deter-
FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Bruno. Funds raised will benefit
San Mateo Rotary Club Meeting — Answering for the Children, a chil- pause. She added the startup is offering its mined best practices from its trials in
‘The Payless Murders.’ 7:30 a.m. dren’s home in Jinga, Uganda. Cost “Social Bicycles was a good part- services at no cost to the city and will San Francisco. Also included in
Crystal Springs Golf Course, 6650 $15. For more information contact
Golf course Drive, Burlingame. Award bethanypres@bethanypcusa.org. ner,” she said. “I think it was just the be responsible for negotiating with LimeBike’s contract with the city are
winning author John Christgau will switch to electric bikes was going to property owners to establish “home electric bicycles, which Kleinbaum
Sustainability Conference. 1 p.m. to
discuss his latest book. Meets in
5 p.m. San Mateo County Event be more challenging.” zones,” or commonly visited spots said are designed with batteries that
Banquet Room. Cost $15, includes
breakfast. For more information con- Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San The company’s shift marked an like transit stops where it makes sense can be taken out by LimeBike staff and
Mateo. Free. Different events are
tact aercoke@gmail.com.
scheduled for the day that will teach opportunity for the city to re-evaluate to have bicycles available, and retriev- exchanged with charged batteries and
Advanced Harmonica. 11:15 a.m. to about sustainability. how it could continue to shape its ing bicycles from far-flung spots, do not require the charging infrastruc-
12:15 p.m. San Mateo Senior Center,
Learn to Build a Crystal Radio. 1: 30
shared bicycle permitting process to responsibilities previously taken on ture required by the JUMP Bikes.
2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San
Mateo. Residents $85, non-residents p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Museum of keep pace with the evolving landscape by city staff under the agreement with Though Social Bicycles may be
$105. For more information call 522- American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., of bicycle sharing companies, said Social Bicycles. moving out of the city for now,
7490. Palo Alto. RSVP required. $85. For
more information call 321-1004. Kleinbaum, who noted many of the “I think it will be a tremendous Kleinbaum is hopeful the one-year
Homemade Household Products. 1 dockless bicycle providers operating reduction in the amount of staff time,” pilot with LimeBike will give officials
Bullying in the Digital Age, and
p.m. South San Francisco Main
What We Can Do About It — today weren’t around a year ago. she said. a better sense of potential issues and
Library, 840 W. Orange Ave., South
San Francisco. Learn various recipes Hosted by YouTube Personality “We just wanted to test out the expe- The switch will also result in a inform policies that could make it pos-
Cassandra Bankson. 2 p.m. South
for replacing store-bought products,
San Francisco Main Library, 840 W. rience of working with a dockless $42,500 refund to the city when it sible to accommodate multiple bicycle
and discuss the effect such a switch
can have on budget and health. For Orange Ave., South San Francisco. provider and get an understanding of returns the bicycles to Social Bicycles sharing providers in the city someday.
Cassandra will discuss the role of bul- what the issues might be,” she said.
more information contact ssf-
lying in your child’s life, how it has and a termination of a $7,500 month- “If things go well, our intention is
pladm@plsinfo.org.
the potential to shape their future Kleinbaum said the city has already ly payment for operating the program to move toward a more open permit
Play Professional Poker. 1 p.m. to 2 positively or negatively as well as encountered the bright green bicycles as of May 1. Kleinbaum said the blue model,” she said.
p.m. San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 what we can do about the bullying
Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. epidemic in the digital age. For more
Registration is required. $85 for resi- information contact ssfpladm@plsin-
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whom they’ve had a strong working rela-
tionship, especially when that move
entails a promotion that significantly
ing a recent medical emergency caused her
to consider a potential shift.
“It was a hard decision because I love my
tors under the new superintendent who
have a long-term commitment to San
Carlos. If we hired people who will jump
enhances their career trajectories,” he said school. I love my staff. I’ve got an amaz- ship at a pay raise elsewhere, then that is
in an email. ing situation here, I’ve got such a great on us and we need to hire better people,”
the San Carlos Elementary School District To that end, Triska, principal at team that is collaborative and wonderful. she said.
to take a similar position with the larger, Mariposa School, cited in an email the But when push came to shove, I had to In her defense, Crawford pointed to her
southern district. appeal of career progression as a portion make a decision that was best for my fami- extensive track record in San Carlos as
The turnover is inviting biting criticism of his justification for joining Baker. ly, so that’s what I did,” she said. rebuttal to questions regarding her devo-
from San Carlos parents and officials dis- Dispelling concerns that Baker recruited tion.
“At this time in my life, having served as
pleased by the loss of such a substantial away all the outgoing personnel, Crawford “I’ve been so committed that my life got
a classroom teacher and site principal for
portion of the district’s administration. said she sought out her former colleague in out of balance in terms of being there for
36 years, I’m looking forward to this new
“When you are talking about the material hopes he could find an opportunity for her. my kid,” she said. “So I’m trying to rebal-
opportunity to support even larger num-
destruction of the leadership team, it seems She said her initial interest was met with ance and be closer to home.”
bers of families and staff in a new adminis-
like there are some lines being crossed,” reticence from Baker, who was concerned Deferring to such a perspective, school
trative position at the district level,” said
said parent Skip Stallings, who has three about the optics of Crawford following board President Eirene Chen expressed her
Triska, whose school is yet to launch due
sons at different San Carlos schools. him to Cupertino. appreciation to the outgoing administra-
to a troubled campus construction plan.
Critics tended to absolve the departing Ultimately though, she said the bond tors for their work in the district.
principals of blame for taking promotions Kaufman, principal at Tierra Linda
Middle School, agreed in an email. fostered over years of working alongside “We offer our congratulations to the
elsewhere, and largely directed their frus- Baker prevailed and she accepted a role as principals on their promotions to district
trations at Baker for allegedly poaching “After my many years working in San
the director of instructional leadership and office positions. We are grateful for their
his former colleagues. Carlos, I’m looking forward to a new chal-
intervention in Cupertino. many years of service and wish them the
Trustee Carol Elliott detailed such griev- lenge working as a director, ” said
“It’s important to recognize that the peo- best of luck,” she said in an email.
ances at the most recent school board Kaufman, who worked at the district for
ple and relationships are important,” she She added the exodus could grant a fresh
meeting, suggesting district policy more than two decades.
said. chance to Baker’s successor Michelle
amendments may be in order to prevent Liner, principal at White Oaks Stallings said he does not wholly Harmeier for building an administrative
similar occurrences. Elementary School and interim assistant begrudge the principals for leaving, but cabinet in total alignment with her goals
“To my knowledge, this level of poach- superintendent, also shared a similar per- their decision to all transfer at once does as the district’s new superintendent.
ing is unprecedented in our district and I spective in a prepared statement. raise red flags. Wormington agreed.
don’t think we have ever had the need to “I’ve been energized by the opportuni- “A lot of times people are looking to do “This is a huge opportunity for our new
call this out in superintendent contracts ties to work at the district level this school what they can do and no one is asking superintendent to hire people who are
because it is something that professionals year, and I’m ready to take new steps in themselves whether that is something they ready and willing to act on her vision,” she
in education just do not do,” she said. “It is order to broaden my impact on students,” should do. What message does that send to said.
deeply disappointing that the former she said in a notice distributed to the our kids? It’s a big ethical thing for me,” Stallings shared a similar cautious opti-
superintendent has made this necessary, school community. he said. mism, while also noting the mass emigra-
and calls into question for me how commit- Crawford, principal at Arroyo School, School community member Kate tion of administrators capable of offering
ted he really was to San Carlos and to our expressed different motivations for leav- Wormington was even more critical of valuable institutional knowledge and sta-
public education system.” ing though. The San Jose resident said those who elected to leave and suggested bility during Harmeier’s transition.
Baker disagreed though, claiming it is over the eight years she’s worked at the the migration should compel San Carlos “How is that going to play out over the
relatively ordinary for a slate of adminis- district, she has grown weary of the long officials to reconsider their future hiring next few months? That’s the concern that I
trators to follow a former boss offering commute across the Peninsula. strategy. have as a parent,” he said.
new opportunities. While claiming her appreciation for the
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