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Friday Dec. 9, 2011 Vol XII, Edition 98

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Former longtime county tax collector dies

By Michelle Durand
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

Lee Bufngton, the countys former treasurer-tax collector for a quarter-century, died Wednesday night after a lengthy illness, leaving a legacy of completely modernizing the ofce and being an independent spirit and dear, dear friend,

according to his successor. Bufngton, of Menlo Park, was 81 years old and would have turned 82 next month. He was not Lee Bufngton just our boss but

a mentor and a close friend. He had a heart of gold and was really supportive of me and everybody, said Treasurer-Tax Collector Sandie Arnott. Arnott worked under Bufngton for 22 years, eventually lling the acting role when he took sick leave. She was elected to the position last fall after his retirement. Bufngton

battled several health ailments the last two years which contributed to his passing, Arnott said. Prior to his leave and eventual retirement, Bufngton was at work every day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. aside from sick and vacation days, she said. Aside from work, she said he loved to read and, had a soft spot for

his pets and considered his wife his rst love even after she died in the 1990s, Arnott remembered. Supervisor Adrienne Tissier, a former Daly City mayor, knew Bufngton before she joined the county because he often attended community events in the north

See LEE, Page 27

Kaiser fined over vaccine monitoring

South Citys hospital found to affect up to 3,921 patients
By Michelle Durand
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

SamTrans takes long look at service

Restructuring routes could place emphasis on El Camino service
By Bill Silverfarb
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

The Kaiser Foundation Hospital in South San Francisco was ned $50,000 for improperly storing vaccines below freezing temperatures, potentially weakening the inoculations and tuberculosis skin test solutions for up to 3,921 patients. In 2009, a survey to reduce medBILL SILVERFARB/DAILY JOURNAL SamTrans bus route 390 is one of the agencys best-traveled routes.SamTrans is considering beeng up service ication errors by the California Department of Public Health found along El Camino Real that could impact lesser-used routes. that vaccines were refrigerated at temperatures as low as minus eight degrees Celsius for a 32-month span. As a result, the vaccination status for nearly 4,000 patients was Redwood City and East Palo Alto or to leave the service essentially as it is now. Yesterday, the agency held a public workshop in South San Francisco to gauge which of the scenarios were most favored. It was attended by about 20 people, including elected ofcials from South San Francisco, Pacica and Daly City. SamTrans has a weekday average ridership of about 45,000 a day but 45 percent of the riders travel on just four routes, the 120, 292, 390 and 391. Those four routes are the least costly for SamTrans to run while some local routes, such as the 72 in Redwood City, cost the transit agency nearly $15 per rider. SamTrans only recovers 18 percent of its cost from the farebox and gets most of its support from tax revenue. Adult fares are just $2 but it cost SamTrans much more than that to accommodate the trip. As it develops a road map for future service, SamTrans is considering enhancing service by having buses come more often along El Camino Real, every 10 minutes, where most of its riders access them. This will allow for more spontaneous trips, said Marisa Espinosa, SamTrans manager of planning and

deemed either ineffective or unknown. Three of the patients who received a compromised vaccine developed pneumonia and one 80-year-old died from the condition, according to the CDPH. None of the three patients were ever notied their vaccines were potentially faulty which the CDPH cited as its reason for the penalty. The CDPH did not specify all of which medications were specically affected but noted that do not freeze warnings are issues for a number of drugs including those for

See KAISER, Page 27

SamTrans operates 48 bus routes in San Mateo County but just four them handle nearly half of the transit agencys weekday ridership. As it develops a long-range service plan for the next ve to 15 years, SamTrans is looking at whether it should invest in beeng up the systems most productive routes along El Camino Real that could cause some lesser-used routes to be either terminated or consolidated. The agency is also considering whether it should invest in the countys core market areas of Daly City, South San Francisco, San Mateo,

Murder pretrial motions begin in death of former Raidersdaughter

DAILY JOURNAL STAFF REPORT

See SERVICE, Page 27

Attorneys began wading through pretrial motions yesterday in the second murder trial of Mohammed Haroon Ali, the man whose conviction for strangling the daughter of a former Oakland Raider was overturned because of perceived discrimination by the now-district attorney during jury selection. Deciding what jurors will ultimately see and hear as evidence paves the way for the trial to start up

again Jan. 9 with the beginning of jury selection. By the time jurors hear opening statements, nearly 11 years will have passed since Ali, 35, Mohammed Ali was originally convicted in April 2001 in the 1999 death of 20-

See ALI, Page 35

Friday Dec. 9, 2011

FOR THE RECORD

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Thought for the Day

There are no warlike peoples just warlike leaders.
Ralph Bunche,Nobel Peace laureate (1903-1971)

This Day in History

1911

An explosion inside the Cross Mountain coal mine near Briceville, Tenn., killed 84 workers. (Five were rescued.) In 1608, English poet John Milton was born in London. In 1854, Alfred, Lord Tennysons famous poem, The Charge of the Light Brigade, was published in England. In 1911, Academy Award-winning actor Broderick Crawford (All the Kings Men) was born in Philadelphia. In 1940, British troops opened their rst major offensive in North Africa during World War II. In 1941, China declared war on Japan, Germany and Italy. In 1958, the anti-communist John Birch Society was formed in Indianapolis. In 1965, Nikolai V. Podgorny replaced Anastas I. Mikoyan as president of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet. In 1971, Nobel Peace laureate Ralph Bunche died in New York. In 1984, the ve-day-old hijacking of a Kuwaiti jetliner that claimed the lives of two Americans ended as Iranian security men seized control of the plane, which was parked at Tehran airport. In 1990, Solidarity founder Lech Walesa won Polands presidential runoff by a landslide. Ten years ago: The United States disclosed the existence of a videotape in which Osama bin Laden said he was pleasantly surprised by the extent of damage from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The World Health Organization conrmed the outbreak of the deadly disease Ebola in Gabon. Five years ago: Discovery lighted up the sky in the rst nighttime space shuttle launch in four years. A re broke out at a Moscow drug treatment hospital, killing 46 women trapped by barred windows and a locked gate. Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith won the Heisman Trophy. Singer Georgia Gibbs, whod reached the top of the charts in the 1950s, died in New York City at age 87.

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Smoke rises near security ofcials standing around fuel trucks,which were set ablaze on the outskirts of Quetta.Militants red a rocket-propelled grenade at trucks loaded with fuel and supplies for NATO troops in Afghanistan in the southwestern city of Quetta in Baluchistan province,setting re to 25 vehicles,police ofcials said.

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Woman charged with buttocks injections gone bad
RALEIGH, N.C. A woman on probation for performing buttocks-enhancing injections that left three women with kidney failure in 2008 has been charged with allegedly injecting an exotic dancers backside with a disguring potion, sheriffs deputies said Thursday. Lauretta Cheek, 42, of Greensboro was arrested Wednesday and charged with one misdemeanor count of practicing medicine without a license, Guilford County Sheriffs Det. Craig Cotten said. Cheek was released on a written promise to appear in court. She did not have a listed telephone and Cotten did not know if she had an attorney. The victim was an exotic dancer from Charlotte who wanted to augment her assets and met Cheek in a hotel room for the injection last year, Cotten said. Cheeks price was about $500, but the unknown substance sent the victim to hospital emergency rooms twice, Cotten said. It appears that the substance that was injected into her basically burned its way back out, the detective said. Its not just one big spot. Being a liquid or gel-type of material, it kind of went in different directions and obviously got infected and left pretty signicant scarring. Cotten said he has found no connection to a Florida case last month in which state health ofcials said several women seeking curvier bottoms were injected with a toxic concoction of cement, superglue and at-tire sealant. That case is one of several in the past two years in which back-room providers promised cut-rate augmentations that would cost thousands of dollars at a legal clinic. A Yonkers, N.Y., woman was convicted last month of criminally negligent homicide after a Bronx woman died in 2009 after receiving numerous silicone injections in her buttocks and thigh. A Colombian husband and wife were sentenced to prison in October for leaving a Las Vegas woman to die after botching her buttocks enhancement procedure in a tile store back room. A London woman died in February after receiving injections to enlarge her buttocks in Philadelphia. Diane Bozzi says the urn was in a bag that she was planning to take to her bingo game later in the day. She and her mother loved playing bingo together. Before her mother died in 2002, Bozzi promised her she would take some of her ashes with her to play. Her mother agreed, saying she would bring Bozzi luck.

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Jodie Fosters dad convicted of housing scheme

LOS ANGELES Jodie Fosters estranged father faces more than 25 years behind bars after being convicted of bilking more than $100,000 from the poor and elderly in a home-building scheme. City News Service reports that Lucius Foster was convicted of 21 misdemeanor counts of grand theft after a jury deliberated for about three hours on Wednesday. A Los Angeles judge is scheduled to sentence the 89-year-old on Thursday afternoon. Lucius Foster was convicted of taking $5,000 each from 21 people for whom he promised to build affordable homes made from cargo containers. The units were never built, and prosecutors alleged he used blatant lies and charm to attract investors. He acknowledged he remains estranged from his two-time Oscar-winning daughter and was immediately taken into custody after the verdict.

Actor Kirk Douglas is 95.

Actor John Malkovich is 58.

Singer Donny Osmond is 54.

Actor Dick Van Patten is 83. Actor-writer Buck Henry is 81. Actress Dame Judi Dench is 77. Actor Beau Bridges is 70. Jazz singer-musician Dan Hicks is 70. Football Hall-of-Famer Dick Butkus is 69. Author Joe McGinniss is 69. Actor Michael Nouri is 66. Former Sen. Thomas Daschle, D-S.D., is 64. World Golf Hall of Famer Tom Kite is 62. Singer Joan Armatrading is 61. Actor Michael Dorn is 59. Country singer Sylvia is 55. Rock musician Nick Seymour (Crowded House) is 53. Comedian Mario Cantone is 52. Actor David Anthony Higgins is 50. Actor Joe Lando is 50. Actress Felicity Huffman is 49. Crown Princess Masako of Japan is 48. Country musician Jerry Hughes (Yankee Grey) is 46.
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Woman brought moms ashes to bingo; urn stolen

ROCHESTER, N.H. A New Hampshire woman who brought her mothers ashes to bingo games for good luck is hoping for their return after the urn containing them was stolen. Police say the urn was stolen from Diane Bozzis van Tuesday morning in Rochester by someone targeting unlocked cars.

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cumstances. Currently, South San Francisco Unieds policy states at the discretion of the superintendent or designee, a student who will complete graduation requirements during the summer may participate in graduation exercises without receiving his/her diploma. When the requirements have been satised, a diploma shall be sent to the student. Days prior to graduation, Interim Superintendent Adolfo Melara was approached by a student who showed they had overall more units than required to graduate but fell short on an English class, the equivalent of ve units, which was to be completed over the summer. After checking with the principal to verify the information, Melara agreed. It was at that time a principal noted many students were in a similar situation and should be granted the same opportunity, Melara said. This is when people in the community began to question the process. Notice was sent to both principals asking for lists of students who met all other graduation requirements but were 10 or fewer units shy of graduation. South San Francisco High School had 23 students who t the criteria while El Camino High School had 18. The day of graduation, many students were contacted so they were made aware of the option to walk. Not all decided to participate. Numbers for South San Francisco were not available, but half the El Camino students decided to walk. As a result, many school employees anonymously took to the web voicing concerns about the last-minute decision. Allowing graduates who have not met all the requirements to walk was also discussed during the 2005-06 school year. The class of 2006 was the rst required to pass the California High School Exit Exam prior to graduation since the 1999 legislation passed. The law, however, did not set guidelines directing how districts handle students who have nished all other graduation requirements except for the CAHSEE. At the time, the districts Board of Trustees voted to allow students who met all other requirements to be granted a certicate of competition rather than a diploma until all requirements were met. In addition, students were allowed to participate in graduation. That year, 63 seniors did not pass one portion of the test. Of those students, 33 were special education students who were given a waiver. The remaining 30 students were allowed to participate in graduation. Guidelines for participating in a graduation ceremony are different in each district. Students in the San Mateo Union High School District, for example, must meet all requirements to walk. The Sequoia Union High School District offers a summer graduation in August for students who complete requirements through summer school. The Palo Alto Unied School District allows students with a 10 or fewer units left to complete to participate in the ceremony. This must be pre-approved with an agreement that the student will nish the remaining units over the summer, at which time he or she will be given a diploma. support Friday afternoon, Golde said. The decision came after the family publicly acknowledged this week that they had reached a crossroads about the boys treatment at Childrens Hospital in Oakland. Doctors had previously provided a grim prognosis about the boy, prompting the family to seek a second opinion from a pediatrician after seeing what they had considered signs that gave them hope for a possible recovery.

Friday Dec. 9, 2011

S.S.F. reviews graduation requirements

By Heather Murtagh
DAILY JOURNAL STAFF

Police reports
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A man reported that another man hit him with a red book at a Chevron at the intersection of Hillsdale Boulevard and Saratoga Drive in San Mateo before 7:35 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1.

Graduation requirements will be evaluated after numerous South San Francisco Unied High School District students up to 10 units short of what was required were allowed to walk in ceremonies last spring, a decision questioned by many in the community. Currently, the policy gives the superintendent the discretion to allow students who will complete their requirements over the summer to walk in graduation ceremonies. Last spring, a number of students were allowed to walk last minute using this rule, which caused numerous concerns for parents and educators who felt it wasnt fair to change the rules for a select few. In January, a task force with parents, teachers, administrators and possibly a couple students will begin to review the policies, said Superintendent Alejandro Hogan. He hopes any suggested changes will be brought before the board in February, in time to be adopted before graduation. While Hogan will ask the group to focus on the language which caused problems during the last school year, the group will be looking at the board policy and administrative regulations as a whole. Board President Maurice Goodman said the task force will allow for the community to decide the specics of the policy. Goodman hoped the end result would be a clear [policy] thats as fair as possible for students while also leaving leeway for extreme cir-

MENLO PARK
Burglary. Televisions, computer equipment and jewelry were taken from a home on the 1100 block of Carlton Avenue before 6:24 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7. Vandalism. A car was keyed on the 600 block of Sharon Park Drive before 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7. Petty theft. License plates were stolen from a vehicle on the 600 block of Sharon Park Drive before 1:13 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7. Robbery. Someone reported being robbed at knifepoint on the Highway 101/Ringwood pedestrian bridge before 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. Burglary. A juvenile was arrested for breaking into a vehicle on the 300 block of Oak Court before 4:09 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. Exhibition of speed. A man was arrested for exhibition of speed at the intersection of University Avenue and Bayfront Expressway before 8:49 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30.

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Theft. A wallet was taken from a store on the 2200 block of Bridgepointe Parkway before 2:48 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7. Theft. Sunglasses were taken from an optometry shop on the 3100 block of Campus Drive before 12:21 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7. Burglary. Jewelry was taken from a home on the 3900 Wilshire Avenue before 10:19 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. Burglary. A home was broken into on the rst block of Poplar Avenue before 6:09 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. Burglary. A home was broken into on the 200 block of Irving Street before 3:39 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Child hurt in shooting to come off life support

OAKLAND A 1-year-old boy hit by gunre during the lming of a rap music video will be taken off life support, a lawyer for the family said Thursday. The family agreed with the decision to take Hiram Lawrence off life support after doctors

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told them the boy had no brain activity, attorney Ivan Golde said. We tried. We were hoping for a miracle. Golde said. The family, to their credit, understands and are now trying to get some peace of mind. Hiram will most likely be removed from life

Obituary

Irma Marie Nice

Irma Marie Nice, 98, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was born the oldest daughter of Edna and Alouis Uhl on a farm just outside of Bronson, Iowa in 1913 at the dawn of the twentieth century. She married William Nice in 1939 and moved to the west coast, rst to San Francisco, Brisbane and in 1941 nally settled in San Mateo raising a family of 10 children. After her husband Bill died in 1986, she moved to Madonna Manor in Salinas where she lived out the remainder of her life. Irma was a homemaker and an ardent Catholic all her life, a long standing member of the Catholic Daughters of America and was among the founding members of the St. Timothys Women Guild. She loved and cared for her children and grandchildren who kept her forever young. Irma was a matriarch in every sense of the word, but kept the simple farm girl roots solidly in place throughout her life. She will be greatly missed for her guidance and loving way. Irma is survived by her nine children: Rosemary, Anne (Rudy) Edna (William), Irma Linda, daughter-in-law Karen (Bill deceased), James (Sondra), Thomas (Rosie), Robert (Linda), Ralph (Nancy), and Edward (Annie), 23 grandchildren, sister and brother: Ruth (Ralph) Nice and Bernard (Gracie) Uhl. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Sneider & Sullivan & OConnells in San Mateo with the Rosary at 7pm. Funeral mass will be Monday December 12, 2011 at 11:00 am at St. Timothys Church in San Mateo.

Friday Dec. 9, 2011

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By Judy Lin
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Around the Bay

At least 30 arrested during Gilroy-area gang raid
GILROY At least 30 suspected gang members have been arrested during raids across the South Bay. Gilroy Police Sgt. Chad Gallacinao says more than 150 ofcers from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies took part in Thursdays sweep in Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Hollister and San Jose. Ofcers also recovered drugs and weapons during the raid. Authorities have not released the name of the gang targeted nor the names of those arrested. The suspects face charges including assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, conspiracy and the use of juvenile offenders to commit crimes to benet a criminal street gang. Police say the raid is the culmination of a seven-month undercover investigation. Gilroy police conducted a similar raid in October, dubbed Operation Garlic Press, that led to more than 100 arrests.

Brown: Additional cuts if tax plan fails

SACRAMENTO Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday warned of additional automatic cuts if voters reject his tax initiative next fall, offering Californians a stark choice between higher taxes and deeper cuts t o schools, universities and public safety. Browns spokesman, Gil Duran, posted on Twitter a quote from the governor that said, If taxes dont pass, there will be a hole that will trigger further cuts. The Democratic governor and state lawmakers face a $13 billion projected shortfall over the next 18 months. Analysts have already predicted the state will have to make one round of required midyear reductions to schools, universities and social services. That decision is expected next week under preapproved cuts authorized in the current budget. Brown wants to increase taxes on highincome earners and raise the state sales tax by half a cent, to 7.75 percent. The proposal would raise about $7 billion a year for ve years. Brown led the measure earlier this week with the state attorney generals ofce. It would appear on the November 2012 ballot if supporters collect 807,615 valid voter signatures. If voters approve Browns plan, individuals earning from $250,000 to $300,000 would pay an additional 1 percent income tax, bringing their tax rate to 10.3 percent. Individuals earning more than $300,000 but not more than $500,000 would be taxed an additional 1.5 percent, bringing their tax rate to 10.8 percent. Individuals earning more than $500,000 would be taxed at 11.3 percent. The income amounts double in each category for joint lers. The income tax hike would be retroactive to January 2012 and last ve years. The sales tax increase would start Jan. 1, 2013, and last four years. Brown indicated Thursday that he would include more automatic cuts in his new budget if voters dont approve his tax measure. Democratic leaders applauded the plan, saying the tax initiative will offer voters a clear and realistic choice about the amount they are willing to pay and the services they demand. Its the only intellectually honest way to do it, Assembly Speaker John Perez, D-Los Angeles, said in an interview Thursday. Its not clear what those additional cuts might include. Brown is not expected to release his new budget until January. Last summer, Democratic lawmakers and Brown had hoped for a $4 billion increase in tax revenue through the current scal year when they passed the state budget. If the revenue doesnt materialize, a pre-approved list of cuts will go into effect, starting Jan. 1. The state would give local school districts the option of slicing another seven days off the current 175-day school year, leading to concerns about the quality of education provided in the nations largest school system.

S.F. police investigate possible pet poisonings

SAN FRANCISCO A San Francisco familys cat and puppy have died and police are investigating possible pet poisonings. The puppy had traces of methadone in his system. The 18-month old cat and 11-month-old puppy died Sunday after becoming ill in a familys fenced backyard. Owner Debi Cournale took the cat named Cowboy to a veterinarian and returned an hour later to nd the dog, Dakota, was violently ill. The dog was then taken to the vet. A necropsy will determine what killed the animals. Police are investigating the possible poisonings. Ofcer Albie Esparza is warning pet owners to keep a close eye on their pets and report any suspicious activity.

Buzz Aldrin,Magic Johnson join state Hall of Fame

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SACRAMENTO Ten legendary Californians, including astronaut Buzz Aldrin and basketball legend Earvin Magic Johnson, are being inducted into the states Hall of Fame. Gov. Jerry Brown and rst lady Anne Gust Brown will present the inductees with Spirit

of California medals at a ceremony Thursday in Sacramento. Besides Aldrin and Johnson, the list includes members of surf band The Beach Boys, Nobel Prize recipient Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, community activist Father Gregory Boyle, philanthropists Doris and Donald Fisher, guitarist Carlos Santana, and

novelist Amy Tan. Donald Fisher, disability rights activist Ed Roberts and California Supreme Court Justice Roger Traynor are being honored posthumously. All 10 will join The California Museums California Hall of Fame, which celebrates the states spirit of innovation and achievement.

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Friday Dec. 9, 2011

Protesters want to shut down ports

By Marcus Wohlsen
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Local briefs
Third Spare the Air Day today
Due to continued poor air quality around the Bay Area, Friday has been declared the third winter Spare the Air Day of the season. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced Thursday that air quality was expected to continue to be unhealthy, for the third consecutive day, and that wood burning, both indoors and outdoors, will be illegal all day Friday. The alert bans the burning of wood, manufactured relogs or any other solid fuel. The ban will be in effect in for Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, southern Sonoma and southwestern Solano counties, district ofcials said. More information about the ban and on whether it is in effect can be found at www.sparetheair.org or by calling (877) 4NO-BURN (466-2876). Those wishing to receive automatic phone calls when a Winter Spare the Air alert is issued can register for the alerts by calling (800) 430-1515.

OAKLAND Occupy Wall Street protesters want to shut down ports up and down the West Coast on Monday in a bid to gum up the engines of global commerce. But organizers who are partly billing this effort as a show of solidarity with longshoremen have not won the support of the powerful union representing thousands of dock workers. The tension between the century-old International Longshore and Warehouse Union and a still-young protest movement has complicated an ambitious effort by Occupiers to build an identity that is bigger than their recently dismantled tent camps. Without the support of workers who make the docks run, the protesters will be forced to rely on sheer numbers and their own devices to blockade sprawling ports from San Diego to Alaska. Longshoremen spearheaded San Franciscos iconic 1934 general strike that ended with two strikers gunned down by police and a stronger contract for waterfront workers. Any action on behalf of longshoremen should also be led by the workers themselves, the unions current president said. Support is one thing, organization from outside groups attempting to coopt our struggle in order to advance a broader agenda is quite another, Robert McEllrath wrote in a Dec. 6 letter to ILWU locals. The key issue for targeting the ports is a longstanding dispute between longshoremen and grain exporter EGT at the Port of Longview along the Columbia River in Washington. The protesters say companies like EGT represent Wall Street on the waterfront and believe rank-and-le longshoremen support the shutdown, regardless of what union leaders say. Occupy groups in cities such as Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego, Portland, Ore., Tacoma, Wash., Seattle, Anchorage and Vancouver plan to blockade their local ports. But under the terms of the ILWU contract, West Coast longshoremen cannot

Bank robbed in South San Francisco

The Comerica Bank on Grand Avenue in South San Francisco was robbed yesterday morning by a man who jumped over the teller counter and grabbed cash, according to police. At approximately 10:42 a.m., the man, described only as being dressed in dark clothing and wearing a mask, robbed the bank at 401 Grand Ave. and ed on foot near Maple Avenue toward Baden Avenue. Anyone with any information is asked to call Ofcer Gallo at 877-8900.

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Occupy Oakland protester Melvin Kelley holds up a sign in a lot.

simply walk off the job en masse to support the shutdown, though individual union members can choose to exercise their First Amendment rights and not show up at the hiring hall that day. From its roots in the San Francisco general strike, the ILWU has a strong history of taking a stand on issues of the day, from civil rights to the Iraq War to apartheid in South Africa. One union member cited that tradition in calling for members to support the shutdown. We dont cross community picket lines, longshoreman Clarence Thomas, a member of Oaklands Local 10 and a longtime community activist, said in an interview posted on the port shutdown website. When people begin to do so, they have completely turned their backs on the ILWUs 10 guiding principles, one calling on longshoremen to respect every picket line as though it were our own. Organizers say the shutdowns are meant to highlight what they see as abuses inicted by wealthy companies taking place well beyond Wall Street itself. They also hope to show that Occupy activists can still muster a major national protest despite the scattering of their camps by police raids. Even though theres not an encampment, theres still a huge movement, said Barucha Peller, who is part of the Oakland Occupy group that launched Mondays planned blockade and successfully forced a shutdown of the Port of Oakland in November. But Dan Coffman, president of ILWU Local 21, which represents the Longview longshoremen, said the movement does not speak for him and his workers. Blockade organizers in press releases and a video posted online have featured Coffmans appearance at an Occupy Oakland rally. Coffman said his trip to California was mainly to thank longshoremen there for sending money to support their picket lines in the EGT dispute. As far as the shutdown of the ports, we have no involvement with that whatsoever none, Coffman said. If longshoremen still come to work, Occupiers could have a tough time bringing commerce to a halt, since most major West Coast ports appear too big to completely block.

Structure fire in Pacifica

Pacica reghters extinguished a one-alarm structure re early Thursday morning. Fire crews were dispatched to 1048 Palmetto Ave. just before 6 a.m. after smoke was reported in the area, according to the North County Fire Authority. Arriving units reported seeing smoke coming from the eaves of the one-story structure. Fireghters entered the building and extinguished the blaze, which was burning in and around the ceiling, re ofcials said. No one was injured, and the cause of the re remains under investigation.

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The Redwood City Council will hold a community information meeting to explain why it will be considering a 7.81 percent increase in the residential and commercial rates for garbage and recycling. For most households with a 32-gallon cart this will be an extra $1.93 per month per cart. The meeting is 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 in the community room of the downtown library. The public hearing on the proposed increase is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 at City Hall, 1017 Middleeld Road, Redwood City.

Same-sex marriage ban gets another day in court

By Lisa Leff
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SAN FRANCISCO The sponsors of Californias gay marriage ban renewed their effort Thursday to disqualify a federal judge because of his same-sex relationship the rst time an American jurists sexual orientation has been cited as grounds for overturning a court decision. Lawyers for a coalition of religious conservative groups met a skeptical audience in the three-judge panel from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as they argued that now-retired Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker should have revealed that

he had a long-term male partner. He should have stated whether he had any interest in getting married before he presided over a January 2010 trial on the measures constitutionality, they said. Because he did not, Walkers impartiality stands in doubt and the decision he ultimately made to strike down Proposition 8 as a violation of gay Californians civil rights must be reversed, said Charles Cooper, an attorney for the bans backers. In May 2009, when Judge Walker read the allegations of the complaint, he knew something the litigants and the public did not know: He knew that he, too, like the plaintiffs, was a gay resident California

who was involved in a long-term serious relationship with an individual of the same sex, Cooper said. The litigants did not have any knowledge of these facts, and it appears that Judge Walker made the deliberate decision not to disclose these facts. Judge R. Randy Smith, who represents Idaho on the 9th Circuit, interrupted to forcefully ask why a gay judge would be any more obligated to divulge his relationship status and views on matrimony than would a married straight judge who opposes same-sex marriage. So a married judge could never hear a divorce? Smith asked.

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Obama on foreign policy:Ask bin Laden

By Jim Kuhnhenn
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Republican:Heads must roll in Fast and Furious

WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Thursday forcefully rejected Republican accusations that his foreign policy is timid and amounts to a policy of appeasement. Ask Osama bin Laden and the 22 out of 30 top al-Qaida leaders who have been taken off the eld whether I engage in appeasement. Or whoever is left out there, ask them about that, the president said during a news conference. He also defended his efforts to block Iran from building a nuclear weapon, saying Iran is now isolated and facing tough international sanctions thanks to the work of his national security team. His remarks came a day after Republican presidential candidates took turns criticizing Obamas foreign policy as weak during speeches before Jewish activists and donors. They especially focused on the Obama administrations Middle East policy. Former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania on Wednesday said Obamas policy toward radical Islamists has been nothing but appeasement. Obama seemed primed for the question about the critique, and his communication director, Dan Pfeiffer, promptly posted the presidents response on Twitter: Ask Osama Bin Laden. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on Wednesday said Obama emboldened Palestinian hard-liners who now are poised to form a unity gov-

WASHINGTON Republican lawmakers told Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday to re some Justice Department subordinates over the awed arms-trafcking investigation called Operation Fast and Furious. At a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin said impeachment is an option if Holder does not clean up this mess quickly. Sensenbrenner and other Republicans hold the attorney general responsible for the operation, in which federal agents failed to track Eric Holder illicitly purchased weapons that were later recovered in Mexico and the U.S., many of them at crime scenes. If you dont get to the bottom of this, there is only one alternative, and its called impeachment, said Sensenbrenner, without specifying whom he had in mind. Why havent you terminated the people involved? asked Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., who chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee that is investigating the armstracking operation. Issa pressed Holder to appear before the congressmans committee, and the attorney general said he would consider the request. REUTERS

Barack Obama speaks in the brieng room of the White House in Washington,D.C.
ernment with terrorist Hamas and feel they can bypass Israel at the bargaining table. Romney also accused Obama of being timid and weak in the face of the existential threat of a nuclear Iran. Obama, citing some of the political noise out there, said his administration has systematically imposed the toughest sanctions on Iran. When we came into ofce, the world was divided; Iran was unied and moving aggressively on its own agenda, he said. Today Iran is isolated, and the world is unied and applying the toughest sanctions that Irans ever experienced, and its having an impact inside of Iran. Obama said he was considering all options for dealing with Iran, but declined to say what those options included. He said Irans suspected pursuit of nuclear weapons is contrary to the national security interests of the United States and its allies, including Israel. And we are going to work with the world community to prevent that, the president said.

Obama calls morning-after pill call common sense

WASHINGTON President Barack Obama said Thursday it was just common sense to keep girls under the age of 17 from being able to buy a morning-after contraceptive pill off a drugstore shelf. Citing his own two daughters, Obama said: I think most parents would probably feel the same way. Plenty of pediatric leaders and womens advocacy groups did not, as reaction owed in to the administrations decision to prevent the over-the-counter sale of the anti-pregnancy drug to sexually active girls of younger ages. Critics said politics had trumped science, again. When President Obama took ofce, he pledged the administrations commitment to scientic integrity, said Cynthia Pearson of the National Womens Health Network. This decision is a betrayal of that promise. At issue is a pill that can prevent pregnancy if taken soon enough after unprotected sex. It is available without a prescription only to those 17 and older who can prove their age and that will now remain the case after Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled scientists at the Food and Drug Administration. They were preparing to let the pill be sold without a prescription or age limit.

Gingrich surge unnerves some Republican lawmakers

By Laurie Kellman
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WASHINGTON Former House Speaker Newt Gingrichs stunning surge toward the top of the Republican presidential field has unnerved some Republicans in Congress who remember too well the tumult of nearly two decades ago. Id rather have steady, said Rep. Steve LaTourette of Ohio, who just this week made it known that he was backing

f o r m e r Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney instead of the resurgent Gingrich, the man who led the 1994 revolution in which LaTourette was rst elected. Personally, Newt Gingrich LaTourette said, he has a hangover from the days of Gingrichs speakership, when every-

thing always seemed to be on re. In interviews this week, more than a dozen Republican members of the House and Senate wouldnt say when given repeated chances that they are condent that Gingrich has the discipline and stamina to outlast Romney and, down the road, face President Barack Obama in a grueling general election. Gingrich has had trouble marshaling support from Congress mass of political insiders.

Hiring outlook brightens as jobless claims fall

WASHINGTON A steady decline in the number of people applying for weekly unemployment benets is the latest signal that the economy has strengthened and businesses may be poised to step up hiring. Applications fell last week fell to a seasonally adjusted 381,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. Thats the lowest level since late February. And a four-week average for applications, which smooths week-to-week uctuations, fell for the ninth time in 11 weeks to an eight-month low. The downward trend in unemployment benet applications bolsters the view that the economy has improved from its spring slump, when many feared another recession was likely.

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Get it done.If not,maybe well have a white Christmas here in Washington.
Barack Obama
an emerging consensus on key points, the days events made it clear both sides had decided there was still time to bicker. Get it done. If not, maybe well have a white Christmas here in Washington, the president said in an appearance before reporters in which he accused GOP leaders in Congress of wanting to dicker, wanting to see what they can extract from us in order to get this done. But House Speaker John Boehner said the item that drew Obamas opposition on Wednesday, the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas, will create tens of thousands of jobs immediately. It has bipartisan support in the House and Senate. Its pretty clear that the president has decided to push this decision off for a year, conveniently until after his next election. While the item unifies Republicans, it may be hard for Democrats to nesse, with environmental groups generally opposed to the project and some labor unions in favor. At its core, the emerging House bill would extend the existing Social Security payroll tax cut at the heart of Obamas jobs program, through 2012. It also would renew an expiring benet program for the long-term unemployed the president also favors, although at a reduced level from current law. In addition, Republicans are proposing to avert a 27 percent cut in payments to doctors serving Medicare patients, a provision that Democrats have said privately they are receptive to. Obama drew a somewhat indistinct line on Wednesday when he said,efforts to tie a whole bunch of other issues to whats something that they should be doing anyway will be rejected by me. Apart from the pipeline, he did not elaborate. The GOP rank and le has been split over extending the tax cuts. While some want to avoid raising taxes, others argue that the payroll tax relief enacted a year ago has not helped create jobs, and that its extension would raise the decit and drain money from Social Security. Boehners strategy has been to add other elements to the measure in hopes of building support from Republicans, including the extension of existing Medicare fees and the pipeline provision, which seemed to take on greater political signicance once Obama spoke out against it. The emerging House bill also is expected to block implementation of a proposed Environmental Protection Agency regulation limiting toxic emissions from industrial incinerators, another potential area for dispute with the White House. There was unlikely to be much if any controversy over another provision, which would renew for 2012 a law that lets small businesses write off the cost of new equipment purchases immediately. Obama included the extension in his jobs program.

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Obama,GOP battle on payroll tax cut

By David Espo
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON President Barack Obama vowed to delay Congress year-end vacation as well as his own Thursday for as long as it takes to extend Social Security payroll tax cuts and long-term jobless benets, his second challenge in as many days to conservative Republicans. Obama stated his position as the House GOP leadership put the nishing touches on legislation that meets White House specications in important areas but also contains at least one provision the president has pledged to veto. A vote in the House is likely early next week, and party ofcials said the presidents threatened veto, which relates to a proposed oil pipeline from Canada to Texas, had made it easier to round up support from conservatives eager to be seen defying Obama. Frankly, the fact that the president doesnt like it makes me like it even more, said Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, a leader of House conservatives, who added he had supported an earlier version, as well. Separately, the two parties skirmished inconclusively in the Senate each side blocking action on the others payroll tax alternative in a showdown that dramatized the partisan nature of the struggle nearly a full year in advance of the 2012 elections. Given the slow economic recovery and the political appeal of renewing tax cuts and unemployment benets, it seems likely compromise legislation will reach the presidents desk in the next two weeks. And while there were signs of

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Virginia Tech students Maggie Cashion, left, and Kasey Kraft pause to remember the Virginia Tech police ofcer who was killed earlier on campus at Virginia Tech University Blacksburg,Va.

Slain Virginia Tech officer identified as Army veteran

By Zinie Chen Sampson and Eric Tucker
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BLACKSBURG, Va. A gunman killed a Virginia Tech police ofcer Thursday at a campus parking lot and then apparently shot himself to death nearby in a bafing attack that shook up the school nearly ve years after it was the scene of the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history. The shooting took place on the same day Virginia Tech officials were in Washington, ghting a government ne over their alleged mishandling of the 2007 bloodbath where 33 people were killed. Before it became clear that the gunman in Thursdays attack was dead, the

school applied the lessons learned during the last tragedy, locking down the campus and using a hightech alert system to warn students and faculty members to stay indoors. In light of the turmoil and trauma and the tragedy suffered by this campus by guns, I can only say words dont describe our feelings and theyre elusive at this point in time, university president Charles Steger said. Our hearts are broken again for the family of our police ofcer. The officer was killed after pulling a driver over in a trafc stop. The gunman who was not involved in the traffic stop walked into the parking lot and ambushed the ofcer. Police did not know what the motive was.

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Putin accuses Clinton of instigating protesters

By Lynn Berry
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MOSCOW Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, facing the possibility of nationwide protests against his rule, on Thursday accused U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of instigating demonstrators in the wake of the disputed parliamentary election. The comments came as opposition supporters largely stayed off the streets after three nights of sizeable protests. No protests were seen in Moscow and only a small one where 10 people were arrested was reported in St. Petersburg. But the wave of discontent which has already undercut Putins public persona of being both strong and beloved may be far from cresting. More than 30,000 people have promised on a Facebook page to attend a Saturday protest in Moscow and similar rallies have been called for more than 70 other cities. Putin, in televised remarks, accused the U.S. of encouraging and funding the Russians protesting the alleged election fraud in Sundays elections. By recently describing Russias election as rigged, Clinton gave a signal to his opponents, said Putin, who also warned of a wider Russian crackdown on dissent. They heard this signal and with the support of the U.S. State Department began their active

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Russian police detain an activist wearing a Vladimir Putin mask during an opposition protest in St.Petersburg.
work, Putin said. He said the United States is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to inuence Russian politics with the aim of weakening a rival nuclear power. Putins tough words show the deep cracks in U.S.-Russian ties despite President Barack Obamas efforts to reset relations with the Kremlin. Ahead of the election, President Dmitry Medvedev threatened to deploy missiles to target the U.S. missile shield in Europe if Washington failed to assuage Moscows concerns about its plans. Clinton has repeatedly criticized Sundays parliamentary vote, saying Russian voters deserve a full investigation of electoral fraud and manipulation. Putins United Russia party barely held onto its majority in parliament, with ofcial results giving it about 50 percent of the vote, down

from 64 percent four years ago. But the fraud allegations indicate that support for United Russia was even lower than that, and Russians appear to be growing weary of Putin and his party after nearly 12 years in ofce. Putin was president from 2000 until 2008, when he moved into the prime ministers ofce to abide by constitutional term limits. He intends to reclaim the presidency after an election in March that would give him at least six more years in power. Putins return to the Kremlin still seems assured, but he clearly has been shaken by the outburst of public anger and it is not yet clear how much of a challenge it will pose to his power. Moscow has already put about 50,000 police and 2,000 paramilitary troops on the streets, backed by water cannons. Putin warned that the government might take an even harder line against those who try to inuence Russias political process on behalf of a foreign government. We are the largest nuclear power, Putin said. And our partners have certain concerns and shake us so that we dont forget who is the master of this planet, so that we remain obedient and feel that they have leverage to inuence us within our own country. He said especially unacceptable is the infusion of foreign money into the electoral process.

Southern Baptists study possible name change

By Travis Loller
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. What if Southern Baptists were no longer called Southern Baptists? Would more people walk through church doors? Some leaders in the nations largest Protestant denomination say its an idea that needs to be considered for an evangelistic faith with declining membership. A task force asked to study that question made its recommendation to Southern Baptist Convention

President Bryant Wright on Wednesday, but it wont be public until an executive committee meeting in February. Wright wouldnt say whether new names have been proposed for the denomination of 16 million, but he has said the word Baptist would remain. The reason for doing this is simply to say: Do we have any unnecessary barriers in reaching people for Jesus Christ? Wright said. Figures released by SBC earlier this year showed total membership

declined in 2010 for the fourth straight year, despite a renewed missionary effort. Ed Stetzer, president of SBCs Lifeway Research, said the membership decline just began recently, but the trend line is negative and trends can be hard to change. He expects it to accelerate unless SBC churches take action. At a Wednesday meeting, the task force reviewed the results of an online poll it commissioned from Lifeway Research. Of the 2,000 Americans surveyed, 40 percent of

respondents had an unfavorable view of the denomination and 44 percent of respondents said that knowing a church was Southern Baptist would negatively impact their decision to visit or join the church. Although 53 percent of respondents overall had a favorable view of the Southern Baptists, the high negative numbers are a concern for a denomination with a major focus on evangelism and a declining membership. If we dont aggressively plant

churches and lead people to Christ, we become increasingly irrelevant to the world around us, said Jimmy Draper, a former SBC president and former head of Lifeway Christian Resources who is chairman of the task force. Although he would not say what the group recommended, Draper spoke positively about the idea of a change. And the task force is weighted toward people involved in planting new churches and others who likely have something to gain from a change.

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ties to take advantage of this new emphasis on homes with easy access to transit. Placed directly on El Camino Real just south of Woodside Road, this project demonstrates excellent design, but it misses the mark. Here are a few reasons why this project needs to make room for the rest of us: Affordability. Of the 141 one- and two-bedroom apartments proposed, not one will be affordable to the majority of average workers in San Mateo County, let alone average residents of Redwood City who have a median income approximately $8,000 less than the county median. Market rate apartment prices are not set by city borders, so the prices of rentals for the Mels Bowl site will certainly be more difcult for residents than someone moving from another community. Over the last couple years, increases in rental prices have far outstripped increases in worker salaries, which make this problem even worse. Transit Economics. The idea of the Grand Boulevard seeks to transform El Camino Real into a more walkable, sustainable corridor, for everyone in our community. It is predicated on the idea of housing and transit planning being synchronized. The pure market rate offerings at the Mels Bowl site do not t this model since SamTrans, whose spine is El Camino Real, primarily serves below-median income riders. This is a missed opportunity. Retail Economics. Census data shows that 60 percent of employees that work in San Mateo County, live outside of the county. While drive till you qualify approaches may serve as a pressure

Friday Dec. 9, 2011

El Camino can provide opportunity for all of us

By Joshua Hugg

Relief for Main Street

uch has been written and said about the federal bailout of the nations financial institutions through the Troubled Asset Relief Program in 2008 and the lack of assistance for those not employed by or directly affiliated with the banks. An easier way to phrase it was, Wall Street was bailed out? What about Main Street? Too big to fail was the mantra of the day and there was genuine fear that the nations major financial institutions would crumble to leave the rest of us in rubble. Not only would money controlled by the banks disappear, but so would the livelihood of millions who depended on the financial stream that originates from their gray columns. Millions of Americans dependent upon investment income for their solvency and retirement would see their lifes savings evaporate otherwise, the line of thinking illustrated. The program has been less than perfect but the majority of the billions loaned to financial institutions has been repaid with interest. In doing so, the federal government stabilized the financial system and ensured the investments of many Americans maintained safety. It would take an alternative historical exploration to determine what our economy would look like without the program, but it assuredly would be worse than it is today. That aside, the federal government had another opportunity to provide relief for Main Street through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. It provided money for infrastructure projects, tax credits and other incentives to get Americans back to work. Some contest its efficacy in that it provided a large amount of money $787 billion in a wide array without the focus of public works programs of the past, particularly in the New Deal era. However, there is a romanticized notion in the comparison with that era and now. There is a big difference between the shanty towns and soup lines of the Great Depression and the concept that people could no longer afford their overpriced homes of today. This is a severe economic downturn, and its significant impact on so many should not be discounted, but it is not fair to compare it to the Great Depression. Still, the recovery and reinvestment act did allow a certain amount of funding that allowed many to retain their jobs, specifically those in the public sector. One flaw within both measures was the lack of direct relief to those in danger of losing their homes because of bad loans or diminishing home values. TARP had no such mandate from the federal government to require financial institutions to not only remove toxic assets from their books, but to assist those to whom they loaned money. That was a missed opportunity and one that will affect our economy for years to come. Foreclosed homes are a tragic circumstance for the individual home owner, but also affect neighbors home values, property tax revenue for local governments and communities as a whole. The disruption caused by foreclosures is manifold. Entire communities are still contending with the first wave of foreclosures and there are still ripples being felt as more people find it hard to make their mortgage payments either because of questionable loans or personal financial situations exacerbated by the recession. The federal government had an opportunity to help this particular situation and instead stopped short during TARP and added spending to stimulate the economy through the recovery and reinvestment act. The solution is simple. By creating a loan program in which home owners could bridge the gap between what they owe on the property and what it is worth so they could refinance, many of those facing foreclosure could have hope for keeping their homes. The loan would act as a silent second mortgage and could be paid back when the home is sold or otherwise transferred, hopefully after its value rises, and go back into a fund that could help others in the future. It could charge interest on a percentage of the home values rise, which could be used to pay back the original amount. This idea is not unique. But it is one that for some reason has been otherwise not thought of and would create stability for those facing the daunting prospect of losing their home and that impact on their own lives, their neighborhoods and their communities.
Jon Mays is the editor in chief of the Daily Journal. He can be reached at jon@smdailyjournal.com.

uild it and they will come a famous phrase from the movie Field of Dreams. Unfortunately, the opposite is true, too dont build it and they cannot come. This is true when we talk about homes for our teachers, our postal workers, our waiters and anyone else not fortunate enough to have a salary that can support market rate prices for a home in San Mateo County. The lack of housing that meets the needs of all incomes in our county creates a strain on our community with real economic, social, health and educational consequences. Over the last decade, a concerted effort has been made to reduce the Bay Areas reliance on automobiles by planning and building housing in close proximity to transit options. By doing so, we reduce smog and greenhouse gas production, while creating more walkable communities. Counties and cities have been asked to identify those places where they wish to start focusing growth. Federal, state and regional money will start pouring into these areas to provide the infrastructure to help build each piece of the puzzle needed for more complete communities. One of these local efforts is called the Grand Boulevard Initiative. It aims to revitalize the El Camino Real corridor through a variety of changes like pedestrian improvements, i.e., easier street crossings and wider sidewalks, to streetscapes to public transit enhancements. In San Mateo County, this corridor will be one of the key locations where our communities will grow. In Redwood City, a housing development, like the one proposed to replace Mels Bowl is one of those opportuni-

Guest perspective
release for the high prices of housing in our community, it also pulls money out as well, since people tend to shop close to where they live. Just think how much better Black Friday, or Small Business Saturday for that matter, would have been for local retailers had workers who earn their money here also spent their money here. The city may feel that its hands are tied with respect to approval of this project, since the developer, Urban Housing, is doing things by the book. However, this is when the City Council must use its discretion and judge whether a project that does not meet the needs of the community is worth having. This is not just an issue faced by Redwood City. As all cities in the county plan to foster growth in these high opportunity areas, they need to ensure that its an opportunity that applies to everyone. In the long run, we need our councils to pass policies that will ensure this will happen. Otherwise, we will continue to see our cities gutted as key members of our community nd that working here does not ensure an opportunity to thrive here. Thank you for your service, please keep moving.

Joshua Hugg is program manager for the Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County, which advocates for creation of housing at all affordability levels, especially lower-cost housing choices for working families and retirees.

Letter to the editor

Fire Robert Gay of the mosquito district
Editor, Every manager in the San Mateo County government is watching to see if anything is going to happen to Robert Gay, boss of the county Mosquito and Vector Control District. Robert Gay has just 18 employees, but he was completely unaware that two of them were systematically embezzling 20 percent of his $3.4 million annual budget. This is open-and-shut gross negligence and incompetence! Eighteen employees and $3.4 million expenditures is the size of many small businesses where Dad or Mom routinely personally writes all of the checks in about 10 minutes a day and, more importantly, verify that they are proper and aboveboard. It is simply impossible in a small family business to have two employees routinely embezzling 20 percent of the money. If Robert Gay is not red and loses his pension, then the message is crystal clear to every manager in the San Mateo County Government. Namely, it simply doesnt matter the level of malfeasance and incompetence that happens on your watch. Your are never held managerially accountable! As long as you are not personally involved, you will keep your job until retirement and get your pension. Therefore, the logical thing to do is to go back to your ofce, close the door and intensify the hear no evil, see no evil management methods that will guarantee your job security and pension. If the mosquito board retains Robert Gay, they are sending the clear message that San Mateo County managers have zero accountability for supervising their subordinates, and I will never again vote for any local district tax increase, no matter how worthy the cause. I wonder how many other residents are equally outraged at the lack of management accountability. This is Wall Street-style management accountability at our local level.

Vince Boston San Mateo

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Draghis remarks sent borrowing costs soaring for Italy, Spain and other countries with heavy debt burdens. European stock indexes fell and the euro weakened against the dollar. Draghi made his comments after the central bank cut its benchmark interest rate to 1 percent and took other steps to help shore up Europes nancial system. Bank stocks led the way lower in the U.S. Citigroup Inc. plunged 7 percent; Morgan Stanley 8.4 percent. JPMorgan Chase & Co. slid 5.2 percent, the most of the 30 large companies in the Dow average. The Dow fell 198.67 points, or 1.6 percent, to close at 11,997.70. The drop was the worst since Nov. 23 and ended a three-day run of modest gains. The last time the Dow closed below 12,000 was Nov. 29. The Standard & Poors 500 index fell 26.66, or 2.1 percent, to 1,234.35. The Nasdaq lost 52.83, or 2 percent, to 2,596.38. The dollar and U.S. Treasury prices rose as traders shifted money into assets seen as relatively safe. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note dipped to 1.97 percent from 2.03 percent late Tuesday. The last time the yield was below 2 percent was Nov. 29.

Big movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Smitheld Foods Inc.,down 92 cents at $24.01 The St.Louis-based pork producer said that its scal second-quarter earnings slid 16 percent, as feed and other costs climbed. Harvest Natural Resources Inc., down $1.04 at $7.73 The oil and gas company said it is closing and abandoning a well in Oman after failing to nd any hydrocarbons in the well. Nasdaq DemandTec Inc.,up $4.72 at $13.15 Technology company International Business Machines Corp. said it is buying the pricemanagement software company for $440 million. Pacic Sunwear of California Inc., up 14 cents at $1.49 The surf and skate-inspired clothing retailer said it will try to improve its nances by closing up to 200 underperforming stores. Tesla Motors Inc.,down $3.30 at $30.89 A Morgan Stanley analyst cut his rating for the electric car company citing a weak consumer interest for electric vehicles. Affymax Inc.,up $2.12 at $7.98 A Food and Drug Administration panel voted in favor of the biotech drugmakers experimental treatment for patients with anemia. G-III Apparel Group Ltd.,up $3.66 at $24.02 The clothing and accessories manufacturer said that its prot edged higher in its scal third quarter thanks to stronger sales. Ciena Corp.,up 12 cents at $12.03 The network equipment maker posted a smaller net loss for its scal fourth quarter thanks to higher revenue and lower expenses.

NEW YORK Financial markets slumped Thursday after the head of Europes central bank dashed hopes that the bank was preparing to help extinguish the regions debt crisis. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped nearly 200 points on a day when investors around the world reacted to every word spoken and rumor spread at a summit of European Union leaders. The markets could be headed for another wild ride on Friday as European ofcials try to strike a deal to mandate greater oversight of government budgets. People are very nervous that Europe will yet again fail to adequately address the sovereign debt crisis, said David Kelly, chief market strategist for JP Morgan Funds. Investors overlooked good news on the U.S. economy Thursday, Kelly said. Claims for unemployment benefits dropped, and wholesale companies increased their inventories in expectation of stronger sales. Stock in the U.S. fell early Thursday after Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, said there was no plan for large-scale purchases of European government bonds, as many in the markets had expected.

Twitter simplifies in bid to engage users

By Michael Liedtke
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SAN FRANCISCO Twitter has redesigned its short messaging service to make it simpler, faster and more personal. The changes were released Thursday in updates to Twitters software for smartphones and tablet computers. Visitors to Twitters website should start seeing the new look during the next few weeks. Twitter revamped the software to address one of its biggest challenges.

Although a lot of people generally know what Twitter is, many still dont understand how to use the service and its various tools. The redesign is an attempt to bridge the gap between the awareness of Twitter and the engagement on Twitter, company CEO Dick Costolo said. Roughly 40 percent of Twitters more than 100 million active users log into the service without ever posting a tweet messages limited to no more than 140 characters. That isnt a problem, Costolo

said, because those people still actively use the service, as they enjoy the information that they get from the people and companies that they are following. Twitter is hoping to win over those who have accounts but often leave in frustration because they nd it difcult to navigate. With the changes, it will be easier to find people and companies with Twitter profiles. All it will take is typing an at symbol in front of a users handle.

Business briefs
GOP blocks Obama nominee to head financial agency
WASHINGTON The battle over the future of a new nancial watchdog ofce escalated Thursday with Senate Republicans blocking conrmation of the man President Barack Obama named to head the ofce and Obama countering by holding out the possibility of appointing the nominee when Congress is on recess. Senate Republicans were near unanimous in voting to stop a former Ohio attorney general, Richard Cordray, from becoming director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency they said had too much power and too little accountability. The vote had immediate consequences. Without a director, the agency designed to shield consumers from the excesses behind the 2008 nancial crisis is unable to operate at full strength. Republicans said that until the Obama administration agrees to changes at the agency, they will keep blocking the presidents pick from taking charge.

Corzine distances himself from firms downfall

WASHINGTON Summoned by Congress, Jon Corzine embraced a bold strategy Thursday to distance himself from MF Globals fall and $1.2 billion in missing clients money: Answer each question. Be courteous. And dont huddle with your lawyer before replying. He said very little. Nevertheless, it was a risky strategy, even for a risk-taking financial executive. Anything Corzine might say could be used against him in a courtroom, should he ever be charged in the MF Global case. Yet the former CEO of the securities rm never declined to answer questions by invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. The one-time senator and New Jersey governor was subpoenaed by his former colleagues to explain how MF Global collapsed just over a month ago in the eighthlargest bankruptcy in U.S. history.

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DALLAS Albert Pujols could have been a wealthy Cardinal for life, planning for the day his statue would be erected outside Busch Stadium next to those of Stan Musial, Bob Gibson and the other St. Louis greats. Instead, exactly six weeks after leading the Cardinals to a second

title in one of the most thrilling World Series ever, he decided to accept the second-highest contract in baseball history for a new future in southern California with the Los Angeles Angels. The three-time NL MVP agreed Thursday to a $254 million, 10-year contract with the Angels, leaving behind a heartbroken fan base by jilting one of the sports traditional teams for an expansion club with

only one championship in its halfcentury. For baseball, it was a virtually unprecedented move. Many top stars have changed teams in their careers, from Babe Ruth to Willie Mays to Barry Bonds. But this is perhaps the best player in the game over the past decade, exiting shortly after one of the great postseason power shows. A big and burly offensive force

with a shaved head, the nine-time All-Star has a room full of honors, winning the 2001 NL Rookie of the Year award, NL MVPs in 2005, 2008 and 2009, a batting title in 2003 and a pair of Gold Gloves at rst base. Who would have predicted that when the Cardinals selected him in the 13th round of the 1999 amateur draft with the 402nd overall selection?

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Terra Nova holds off San Mateo Panthers in

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According to Terra Nova head coach Kenny Milch, last nights 38-35 win over San Mateo in the Burlingame Lions Club tournament had it roots in the third quarter of their opening game to Marshall-San Francisco. That loss to Marshall was ugly, with the team from San Francisco jumping out to a huge lead following an 18-1 start to the ball game. But Milch saw a bit of life. The way we played in the third quarter (Wednesday) night I think gave us the condence to play with San Mateo this evening, Milch said. Because that rst quarter, lets face it, was a disaster. They showed us a lot of heart last night. They did not give up you get down 18-1 and a lot of teams will go in the tank. And they fought. Admittedly, the Tigers came into the Lions Club tourney hurt and short-handed, missing three of their biggest pieces in Chris Forbes, Nick Manessis and Ivan Mailangi. But that mattered not against the Bearcats, who couldnt dig themselves out of a 22-10 decit after the rst half and dropped their second game in as many nights. It wasnt that Terra Nova came out shooting lights out. The Tigers managed 10 points in the rst quarter and six of those came during a stretch when Elias Vargas made three consecutive buckets after San Mateo had taken a 5-4 lead. In the second quarter, the Bearcats couldnt buy a basket. San Mateo got two free throws from Edgar Banuelos to begin the frame, but then went stone cold for six minutes. It wasnt until the one-minute mark when DArmon Collins put in a shot that the Bearcats scored again. The lack of offense allowed the Tigers to increase their lead. They closed off the half with a big 3-pointer by Vargas who had nine points in the half. San Mateo did not shoot very well in the rst half, Milch said. San Mateo shot 15 percent from the oor, actually. (But) you kind

Lions Club title game

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The season is only ve games old for the Burlingame boys basketball team, and yet the Panthers already nd themselves in their second tournament nal in as many tournaments. After losing to Righetti in the championship game of the Crusader Classic in San Francisco over the weekend, the Panthers hope to even their finals record when they face either Washington-SF or Sacred Heart Prep in the Burlingame Lions Club Tournament championship tonight at 8. Burlingame simply overwhelmed MarshallSF in the semifinals Thursday evening, unleashing a barrage of 3-pointers on its way to a 76-33 win. Theres always stuff to work on, said Burlingame coach Jeff Dowd. But we denitely have the makings of a good team. As long as sophomore point guard Frankie Ferrari is running the show, the Panthers should be ne. Ferrari did an excellent job of involving his teammates in the offense in the rst quarter, before taking over the scoring load himself. In the second and third quarters, Ferrari piled up 20 points before taking a seat for the fourth and the Panthers up 59-16. I thought Frankie did a great job facilitating our offense, Dowd said. He did a great job of getting everyone involved. Ferraris game is reminiscent of former Burlingame standout Drew Shiller, who just so happened to be in attendance Thursday night. Ferrari has known Shiller since he was a little kid and has excelled at the game since a young age, so it shouldnt be surprising to see glimpses of Shillers game in Ferraris.

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Soccer showcase kicks off this weekend

By Julio Lara
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Rule changes and scheduling conicts have changed the name and format over the last couple of years, but the quality and the product remain the same. Fans wanting to get a early look at some of the Peninsula Athletic Leagues best girls soccer

teams will get a chance to do so starting today as Burlingame High School hosts its annual tournament. In the last couple of seasons, the tournament has gone from a winner-take-all to a round-robin style showcase and has moved from the Thanksgiving holiday to a two-weekend event. The 2011 version features 12 varsity teams competing in three different groups seven of those teams call the PAL

home. When CCS changed the rules in terms of when you could play games, we had to take it out of the Thanksgiving weekend, said Burlingame coach and tournament director Phillip DeRosa. Not only that, but with the implementation of a 20-game maximum schedule, tournaments that use to count as only a guaranteed amount of matches, now count for the actual number of games played.

To combat all that, DeRosa and the Panthers are offering a showcase-style tournament. All teams are guaranteed three games. Were limited and for this year, were maxed out, DeRosa said. I had a big waiting list. I couldnt offer spots to a lot of teams. So the popularity has been there and its been a mainstay and I hope to keep doing it. It gives the teams a chance

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ALAMEDA After getting picked apart by Ryan Fitzpatrick and dismantled by Tom Brady early in the season, the Oakland Raiders pass defense has been one of the strengths of the team of late. The Raiders have frustrated accomplished quarterbacks, taken advantage of inexperienced ones and collectively held their last eight opponents to under a 50 percent completion rate. Maintaining that impressive rate this week will be an extremely difcult task with a trip to Green Bay to face Aaron Rodgers and the undefeated Packers on the schedule. The Raiders have matched up against some pretty impressive quarterbacks in recent years, from Brady to Peyton Manning to Drew Brees. Rodgers is playing as well or better than any of those other stars. They denitely have an ace at quarterback, Raiders cornerback Lito Sheppard said. Hes denitely on the same page as his receivers. He knows what theyre going to do, when theyre going to do it and how theyre going to do it. Hes just really good with putting the ball where it needs to be for them to make plays. ... Aaron Rodgers is playing like an MVP right now. Rodgers is on a record-setting pace this season, completing 70.6 percent of his passes for 3,844 yards, 37 touchdowns and ve interceptions and a 125.3 passer rating. He has posted a rating of at least 100 in every game this season and is the major reason why the defending Super Bowl champion Packers (12-0) have not lost a game in nearly a year. You see a quarterback that can make every throw on the eld, cornerback Stanford Routt

said. He has great receivers, great scheme, great defense hes got basically everything you need to be successful. Hes got a little of that Tom Brady, where he doesnt mind who is going to be the leading receiver that Stanford Routt Sunday. Obviously, they do have a lot of good receivers. Theyve got about two or three guys that are actually like number ones, so its definitely going to be a good challenge for us on the back end on Sunday. The Raiders have been up to the task in the secondary in recent weeks. Since struggling against Brady and New England in a 31-19 loss on Oct. 2, Oakland has had one of the leagues stingiest pass defenses. The Raiders are one of two teams in that span to allow less than half the passes against them to be completed, with their 49.5 percent mark trailing only Houston. Oakland also has 22 sacks and 11 interceptions in that span, helping them hold opponents to a 68.6 passer rating second best to the Texans. While the Raiders had success against Houstons Matt Schaub and San Diegos Philip Rivers in that stretch, the other games have come against far less accomplished passers like Colt McCoy, Matt Cassel, Tim Tebow, Christian Ponder, Caleb Hanie and Matt Moore. Those guys arent playing anywhere near Rodgers level. Hes a very poised quarterback, safety Mike Mitchell said. Thats the one thing Ive seen on lm. He doesnt rattle very easy. He gets the ball out of his hand very quickly. And he really just trusts his one-on-one matchups. When he sees the one-on-one, he

thinks that his guy is better than yours. So, as a defender, it gets you a little excited because you know that youre going to get opportunities to play the ball and make game-changing plays. Its also a lot of pressure because the ball is coming. Part of what makes the Packers so hard to defend is there is no single receiver to key against. While Routt has often followed the opposing teams best receiver in some games, thats harder to do against Green Bay. Greg Jennings leads the team with 65 catches for 929 yards and nine touchdowns, but Jordy Nelson is almost as dangerous with 48 catches for 876 yards and nine TDs. Throw in Jermichael Finley, a matchup nightmare at tight end who can line up anywhere on the eld and who has 42 catches and six touchdowns, as well as Donald Driver and James Jones and Rodgers has plenty of choices of where to throw the ball. You cant target one particular player or else youre going to get burned somewhere else, defensive coordinator Chuck Bresnahan said. So, you got to keep him a little bit off balance with a mix of coverages. But, at the same time, you cant do too much, or hes going to pick you apart. If youre not sure in what youre doing, hes as good as there is right now in getting rid of the ball and making a good, quick decision. Notes: RB Darren McFadden (right foot) and WRs Jacoby Ford (left foot) and Denarius Moore (right foot) remained out of practice and are unlikely to play Sunday. ... WR Chaz Schilens returned to practice on a limited basis from a foot injury and CB Chris Johnson was back after leaving the team briey to be with his family after his sister was murdered in Texas.

Griffin changed Baylor perception

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49ers finding creative ways to generate offense

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SANTA CLARA Pete Lavorato was at home watching the San Francisco 49ers on Thanksgiving when a play popped up on television that looked all too familiar. I remember watching it going, Hey, theres the y sweep! Lavorato said. That was kind of cool. The coach at Sacred Heart Preparatory in the Bay Area had passed along a tip about the offense to San Franciscos Jim Harbaugh a couple of years ago at Stanford. Lavorato never imagined seeing the scheme in the NFL, let alone working so successfully. The idea is only the latest wrinkle Harbaugh has worked into the 49ers offense. San Francisco (10-2) has found creative ways this season to keep opponents guessing about an otherwise vanilla scheme, including throwing to a lineman, letting a nose tackle catch a pass and converting a defensive end into a fullback. Harbaugh showed up at a Sacred Heart game just up the road in Atherton on a 2009 recruiting visit with Stanford. Lavoratos offense caught Harbaughs eye, and he invited the high school coach to Stanford one day to

teach the scheme. Lavorato gured the coaching clinic would be an informal session. I got there and Jim said, Are you ready? And I said sure. He walked out the door and he said, OK, guys, come on in. And his whole coaching staff, about 15 guys came in ready with their pens and pads to listen to me, Lavorato said. Im like, Oh my God, this is intimidating. But its kind of funny now. The y sweeps concept is rather simple. The formation puts a player in motion usually a wide receiver or running back from one side, the quarterback takes the snap and hands the ball off to the recipient at full speed running parallel to the line of scrimmage. The scheme is similar to the wildcat formation the Miami Dolphins made popular. However, the 49ers run the y sweep with a drop-back quarterback in Alex Smith starting under center instead of a running back in shotgun. The idea is to give the offensive player an advantage by starting at full speed against a defense that is standing still all the while maintaining the threat of a pass by starting under center. Just wanted to learn about it, Harbaugh said on why he contacted Lavorato. Saw

teams that were incorporating it and there were teams that were actually using it as an entire offense. Wanted to learn from somebody who was an expert at it. The 49ers have run the play at least three times this year. In last weeks 26-0 victory over St. Louis, wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. ran the y sweep for a 16-yard gain. Smith faked a handoff to running back Frank Gore, lined up to the left, before giving the ball to Ginn sprinting close to full speed to the right for a gain off the edge. The last time the lightning-quick Ginn remembers running the formation was at Ohio State and to a greater extent in high school. After all, the idea is still a novel concept in the pros. I always thought it could work in the NFL. We just needed a coach like coach Harbaugh who wasnt afraid to run it, Ginn said. The 49ers are hardly built around such deception. As is the case on most Sundays, San Francisco grinds out wins with a power running game and ball control, taking few risks with a defense that has become one of the NFLs best. Harbaugh still sprinkles in some tricks from time to time, if nothing else just to keep opponents guessing.

WACO, Texas Robert Grifn III has been too caught up in the moment to really consider how much hes done to change the perception of Baylor. When Grifn nally slows down and thinks about it, he might realize just how unimaginable it all seemed when he rst arrived on the private school campus nearly four years ago as a 17year-old kid who graduated high school early. I know weve been creating a lot of history, Grifn said. But its tough to be within it and look back on whats happened. ... The way the program is going now, you expect good things to happen. Robert The next good thing could be the dual-threat Griffin III playmaking quarterback and aspiring lawyer known as RG3 becoming Baylors rst Heisman Trophy winner. That is quite a thought considering that the Bears used to be a constant xture at or near the bottom of the Big 12 standings and never had a winning record in the league before Grifn arrived. There also were concerns each of the last two summers during realignment talks that Baylor could be left out of a major conference before the Big 12 twice revived itself. Now the 15th-ranked Bears (9-3) have their most wins in 25 years and are going to their second consecutive bowl game after a 16-year postseason drought. With a win over Washington in the Alamo Bowl, they would match the school record of 10 wins set in 1980 during Mike Singletarys senior season. Its great whenever you can build something up from the ground up, because here at Baylor, things hadnt been good for a while, Grifn said. The foundation had eroded away and we were able to get the grass back green. Grifn, the nations most efcient passer and one of the most exciting players, is one of ve Heisman Trophy nalists who will be in New York for Saturday nights ceremony. He is the only one from the Big 12, whose last two winners have been Oklahoma quarterbacks, Sam Bradford in 2008 and Jason White in 2003. The Heisman to me has always been about excitement, Grifn said. Anybody who wins it is deserving. But if you want to talk about excitement and what college football is really about, I think were doing it here at Baylor. All with the 6-foot-2, 220-pound Grifn at the helm. Grifn has completed 267 of 369 passes (72 percent) for 3,998 yards with a Big 12-leading 36 touchdowns and only six interceptions, and run for 644 yards with nine more scores. He has averaged 387 total yards a game and his touchdown passes have averaged more than 36 yards each. This season began with Grifn throwing for 359 yards and ve TDs in a nationally televised Friday night game, when he even had a 15-yard catch on a third-and-10 drive that led to the game-winning eld goal in a wild 50-48 victory over No. 16 TCU, the nations best defense the previous three seasons.

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The Panthers denitely took advantage as they scored 21 points in the second quarter to take a 38-11 lead at halftime. After hitting three 3-pointers in the first quarter, the Panthers heated up in the second with ve including two from Ferrari, who had four 3s in the game. As a team, the Panthers connected on 13 of 19 3-point attempts, which is good for 68 percent shooting. You know its a good night when a teams 3point shooting percentage is better than its overall percentage, which for Burlingame was pretty darn good against Marshal. The Panthers nished the game shooting 60 percent overall. The Panthers dropped another 21 points in the third quarter, with Ferrari punctuating the night by scoring his teams nal 10 points of the quarter, making his last four shots. In the fourth quarter, the Panthers showed they have some depth. Will Dobson scored ve of his seven points in the nal quarter and Gabe Robles knocked down the Panthers nal 3 of the game. In addition to its hot shooting night, Burlingame also fared well in other aspects of the game. The Panthers dominated the boards, out-rebounding the Phoenix 28-12. They came up with 14 steals and forced Marshall into 12 turnovers. his Panthers team, who found themselves in the middle of the Bay table last season, has a fair amount of unknowns heading into the showcase. This is the youngest team Ive had, he said. We graduated the last girls from the championship teams (in 2008 and 2009), so this is a very young team. Its energetic. Its really a whole lot of fun because the girls are an outstanding group of young ladies. Its going to be kind of interesting to try and put this puzzle together. I got new pieces all over the place. Group B features the second- and third-place nishers in the PAL Bay Division last season Woodside and San Mateo. Theyre a pair of teams that head into the new year with a couple of big shoes to ll in the Daily Journal Girls Soccer Players of the Year, Taylor Duffner and Katelyn Turtletaub. Weve kind of taken a new approach here, said Woodside coach Jose Navarrete. We know clock, Milch said of San Mateo, and they got a couple of nice breaks with a couple of seconds left on the shot clock and converted at least three times. We missed some layups, we made some poor decisions in transition which cost us. And San Mateo came out ready to play more than us in that third. Terra Nova still had a 26-23 lead going into the fourth quarter. The Tigers got a big bucket right out of the gate by Jaylend Jones, who added a free throw to make it 29-23. It was a cushion they would keep until the 3:35 mark when San Mateo tied it on a big shot by Robert Murphy.

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He knew Shiller was in the house, Dowd said, adding he asked if Ferrari was trying to do anything special with arguably Burlingames greatest player watching. He said, Nah. I was just in the ow, Dowd said. In addition to Ferraris 20, Neil DeQuant had 13 and Connor Haupt added 11. Nick Loew chipped in with eight. All told, 11 Panthers got in the scoring column. Marshall is not a bad team. The Phoenix were denitely more athletic and quicker than the Panthers. But with only a two-man bench, Marshall was at a denite depth disadvantage. The Phoenix hung with the Panthers early, trailing 17-11 after the first quarter. But Marshall endured a debilitating scoring drought that began following Preston Demings basket with 32 seconds left in the rst quarter. It would be the Phoenixs last points until Mizell Parker knocked down a oater with 4:52 left in the third quarter. All told, the Phoenix went 11 minutes and 40 seconds without a point.

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Burlingame point guard Frankie Ferrari drives to the basket for 2 of his game-high 20 points.
we cant replace Taylor. What were trying to do, hopefully, is replace her number. She scored 16 goals for us last year, so were going to need ve or six girls to score three or four goals for us because its impossible to think were going to have someone of Taylors caliber out there, her work ethic and her experience. Were trying to do it by committee. So far, the results have been positive for the Wildcats. They defeated Sequoia 4-2 and played a competitive match against Mitty. More encouragingly, theyve gotten goals from four different players. I told them, Its in your hands now, Navarrete said. And, well nd somebody. At one point, well nd someone. It has to continue to be that way or else well be in a little bit of trouble. Woodside comes into group play sporting a very young team one that elds one senior and two juniors. But Jones responded with a clutch 3-point bomb that gave the lead right back to Terra Nova. I think both teams wanted it as much, Milch said. I think we made the plays down the stretch. You start hitting big shots and it builds condence. And they got that. Ryan Virgin hit one of those big shots in the waning minutes of the game, a baseline jumper after San Mateo had cut the lead to one. Terra Nova lead by four with eight second left and Skelton had a chance to get it to within one again when he was fouled in the act of shooting a 3. But the forward missed all three freebies. Still,

SAN FRANCISCO Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to send former baseball slugger Barry Bonds to prison. In court documents led late Thursday, prosecutors objected to a recommendation by a federal probation ofcer that Bonds get only probation when hes sentenced for obstruction of justice on Dec. 16. In the documents, prosecutors are asking that Bonds be sentenced to 15 months in prison. The 47-year-old Bonds, baseballs career home run leader, was convicted in April of obstructing a grand jurys sports doping investigation with an evasive answer. Prosecutors dropped three other counts charging Bonds with making false statements after the jury deadlocked on those charges. They accused Bonds of lying to the grand jury when he denied knowingly taking performance-enhancing drugs and said he allowed only doctors to inject him. The lings come after lawyers for Bonds asked a federal judge Tuesday to follow the recommendation that he receive probation. Woodside and San Mateo will be joined by Cupertino and a Woodside Priory squad that nished second in the West Bay Athletic League Foothill Division last year. Group C has PAL Ocean power Mills along with Westmoor, The Kings Academy and Pinewood. The winners of each group, or in other words the team with the most points, are champions. Teams will be awarded six points for a win, three for a draw with no points for a loss. In addition, there is one point for each goal scored (up to three per game regardless of win, loss or tie) and a bonus point will be awarded for a shutout win. Whats been beautiful about this tournament its serviced, clearly, the PAL and not only that, but whats unique is that we also run the frosh/soph portion of it, DeRosa said. The schools bring both their teams here and it allows both teams to participate in it. No. 23 nished with 12 points and 12 rebounds. The Tigers can take solace in the fact that they bounced back nicely against an athletic team while still trying to nd health in the seasons early part. Do we know for sure if theyre all going to be healthy and ready? Milch said of Forbes, Manessis and Mailangi. At his point, no. We kind of know, if all our guys are there, who our top eight, maybe nine are. But there are about four, ve who are scrambling for that ninth or 10th spot and this a great opportunity for them to grab a hold of it. These guys are battling and we get to see what they can do in game situations.

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to play different teams from out of the area. This year, because of the limited elds available and because were not doing it during Christmas vacation, I had to really cut back on the number of teams. Ive had as many as 44 teams in the tournament. Despite the cutback and shifts, the showcase wont lack in good teams. And question marks. Group A has Burlingame, Terra Nova, Capuchino and Los Gatos. The Wildcats reached the Central Coast Section seminals last year, falling 1-0 to Mitty after nishing second in the SCVALs De Anza Division. Like most teams in the new year, DeRosa said

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of had a feeling that some of those shots would start dropping. Milch was right. The third quarter of the game was a different story for San Mateo. Ben Skelton led the charge for the Bearcats, backed up nicely by Banuelos and a team that outrebounded the Tigers 25-7 in the half. I thought they did a great job of milking the

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DAVIS Jim Les always thought his son might stay home in Illinois to play college basketball and join him at Bradley. It had become the family fallback plan. Neither could have envisioned things going the complete opposite with father following son some 2,000 miles across the country to UC Davis, where Tyler is a sophomore guard and his dad is the Aggies rst-year coach. Thats just how it has gone for Les during a journeyman career in the NBA and as a coach: He keeps coming full circle. Les has returned to the Sacramento area, where he became a fan favorite while spending four of his seven NBA seasons with the Kings and later worked as an assistant with the nowdefunct WNBA Monarchs. The 48-year-old Les used to have training camp at UC Davis under then-Kings coach Dick Motta. I do everything full circle. I went to Bradley and that came full circle, he said of his alma mater. I was living in this area and came full circle. I dont know what it is, maybe Im a homebody by nature. The time I spent here, being with the Kings and after the Kings, I loved this area and the Sacramento region. And he loves formally coaching his son at last. Tyler is one of three experienced players on the rebuilding team whose fathers played in

the NBA. Les hopes they all will help put Davis on the national map before long. He is challenged with building a program that is still in the infancy of its move to Division I status. The school endured a four-year transition leading up to its start as an ofcial Division I member for the 2007-08 season. We have a lot of work to do. Theres really no Division I tradition and history, Les said. Theyve got great tradition and history in Division II and success. Since we made the move and jumped up, its a chance to make your mark on a program and build from the ground up. Its been a tough start for the Aggies (1-7), who are off for nal exams this week before playing at Hawaii on Sunday. Les stresses nding small ways to improve each day something he heard from new 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh. This isnt so different from his path as a journeyman player, when a door closing always opened up another road, Les said. Fired by Bradley back in March after nine seasons, Les spent all of about a month unemployed last spring. My experience at Bradley was really good for me and it has prepared me very well to handle this experience, he said. Ive never had anything given to me. Im used to working for things, whether it was people telling me as a player, Youre too small, youre too slow, you

cant jump high enough. When I got to the WNBA with the Sacramento Monarchs, it was, Hey, youve never been involved as a coach, youve never dealt with womens basketball players. I overcame that and was able to contribute. At Bradley, they had nine wins the year before I got there and the program was struggling. Each time Ive kind of had a unique set of circumstances presented to me and said, You know what, Im going to try to overcome. Les brings instant credibility to UC Davis. Just ask dynamic freshman Tyrell Corbin. The son of Utah Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin immediately chose to play for Les after waiting to see who the school hired as its new head coach. When Les came aboard, it was a no-brainer. Les and Tyrone Corbin were briey NBA teammates with Atlanta. Hersey Hawkins son, Corey, a transfer sitting out this season after playing at Arizona State as a freshman, is the third player with an NBA father. But there are no perks about it. He treats everyone the same way. Its very demanding, Tyler Les said. We know our relationship on the court and off the court. I think weve done a really good job of keeping those separate. When UC Davis came into the picture, Les rst called his son to see what he thought about the possibility. Tyler was 100 percent supportive, though Les gave him a night to sleep on it,

then had his wife follow up the next day. I thought he was the perfect choice and that he could really take our program to the next level, Tyler said. I tried to let it run its course. He took an interview and won the job. I dont think I had much to do with it. Theyre both happy with how things worked out. This isnt a chance many fathers and sons get during their basketball careers. These two have been breaking down lm together since Tyler was a tot. He became a regular living-room shooter on his mini hoop by age 1. Even when Les was coaching at Bradley, he would send one of his video guys to Tylers game to get it on tape. A self-proclaimed Type-A personality, Les never sits still. He paces the court during practices and stands throughout games. Hes a very intense guy. He knows what it takes to win, Tyrell Corbin said. A lot of the guys are buying into it because hes a former NBA player. Hes trying to build success into the program. Hes always talking about building a new, winning culture for UC Davis, because in the past we havent been very successful. When Les sits in the living room of a recruit and tells his parents just why their son should choose UC Davis for school and basketball, he knows there is no questioning whether his message comes from his heart. He went through it with Tyler only last year.

San Jose demolishes Dallas

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Sharks 5, Stars 2
utes, a handful of scrums, and one misconduct. That was a far cry from the 100 penalty minutes, four misconducts and three ghts the last time they met on Nov. 19. The Sharks, who have a four-game winning streak over the Stars, scored twice in the rst 1:22 just 15 seconds apart. Clowe created an odd-man rush and brought the puck up along the left wing boards. He fed a pass in the middle to Couture, who wristed a shot past Raycroft. McGinn scored moments later from the side after getting to a rebound. Ribeiro redirected a shot by Morrow off his chest and into the net to cut the lead in half. The Stars tied it early in the second period when Morrow, playing for the rst time in seven games, scored a power-play goal. He one-timed a nice crossing pass from Ribeiro.

SAN JOSE Ryane Clowe, Brad Winchester and Torrey Mitchell scored in a 6-minute span of the second period to rally the San Jose Sharks past the Dallas Stars 52 on Thursday night. Logan Couture and Jamie McGinn also scored for the Sharks, who had lost four of ve. Mike Ribeiro and Brandon Morrow had goals for Dallas, which opened a seasonhigh, ve-game, 10-day trip with its second straight loss. Antii Niemi made 18 saves for his second win over the Stars this season and sixth in 10 games overall. Andrew Raycroft fell to 1-7 against the Stars after allowing ve goals on 24 shots through two periods. Rookie Richard Bachman replaced Raycroft in the third period, and made 12 saves in his second NHL appearance. The teams combined for 34 penalty min-

Clowe scored with 8:07 left in the second, with an assist from Joe Thornton. Less than two minutes later, Winchester, in his rst game on the top line, redirected in Thorntons shot. Mitchell scored with just under three minutes to play in the period, knocking in the puck after it glanced off McGinns skate. NOTES: The Sharks outshot Dallas 14-5 in the second period. ... Stars D Mark Fistric began serving a three-game NHL suspension for charging New York Islanders RW Nino Niederreiter. ... The Stars were 2-of-30 on power plays before Morrows goal. ... The Sharks scored ve or more goals for the second time this season. ... The Sharks scored twice in the rst 47 seconds of a game in 1998. ... Stars D Alex Goligoski returned after missing 11 games with a thumb injury. D Trevor Daley (back) came back after sitting out three games. ... Thornton had two assists, giving him 713 to rank 47th on the NHL career list.

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NBA wont approve Paul trade to Lakers

By Brett Martel
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW ORLEANS The NBA, owners of the New Orleans Hornets, refused Thursday to approve a three-team trade that would have sent Hornets All-Star guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers. Its not true that the owners killed the deal, the deal was never discussed at the Board of Governors meeting and the league ofce declined to make the trade for basketball reasons, league spokesman Mike Bass said. Yahoo Sports reported that NBA Commissioner David Stern killed the trade after several owners complained. Citing anonymous sources, Yahoo reported Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was one of the most vocal owners upset about the deal, done the same day as the end of the lockout, which was supposed to restore competitive balance in the league. The proposed deal would have sent Lamar Odom from the Lakers to New Orleans and fourtime All-Star Pau Gasol from the Lakers to Houston. After it fell through, Paul simply wrote, WoW, on his Twitter page.

The NBAs decision sets up an awfully awkward Friday. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that Paul will report to the Hornets on Friday. And Gasol and Odom were expected to David Stern report to the Lakers rst day of training camp under new coach Mike Brown. Odom, too, took to Twitter to share his feelings: When a team trades u and it doesnt go down? Now what? Owners and players ratied a new collective bargaining agreement Thursday, the nal step to ending the ve-month lockout and allowing training camps and free agency to open Friday. There was hope in small markets like New Orleans that after the lockout it would be easier for teams to hold on to their stars. Had the deal had been approved, one of the NBAs biggest stars from the league-owned small-market Hornets would have moved to one of the NBAs largest, richest markets. The Hornets have been owned by the NBA tions a day before he arrived at spring training. St. Louis also offered the slugger a 10-year deal that chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. said was in excess of $200 million. I would like our fans to know that we tried our best to make Albert a lifeC.J. Wilson time Cardinal, he said in a statement, adding later in a telephone interview: They were substantially higher than our bid. In St. Louis, Pujols has accomplished so much that he would have been beloved no matter his future performance. But in Anaheim, he will have to prove himself anew. Pujols contract, which like Wilsons is subject to a physical, is only the third to break the $200 million barrier, following Alex Rodriguezs $252 million, 10-year deal with Texas before the 2001 season and A-Rods $275 million, 10-year agreement with the Yankees before the 2008 season. This is a monumental day for Angel fans

since last December, when the league bought the club from founder George Shinn. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that the framework for a deal had been in place earlier Thursday. The person spoke on the condition of Chris Paul anonymity because the talks were supposed to remain condential. The Rockets also had agreed to send forward Luis Scola, shooting guard Kevin Martin, point guard Goran Dragic and a rst-round draft choice to New Orleans. Odom, the NBAs sixth man of the year last season whose marriage to Khloe Kardashian and E! network reality show put him at the center of Hollywoods love affair with the Lakers, sounded devastated to be leaving his adopted hometown in an interview on 710 ESPN radio earlier Thursday. Odom has spent all but one season of his NBA career with the Clippers or Lakers. The NBAs move also quashed an attempt by the Lakers to retool their roster after their backto-back title reign ended last spring with Dallas and I could not be more excited, said owner Arte Moreno, who bought the team for $184 million from The Walt Disney Co. in 2003, a year after its only title. Despite a top-four payroll this year, the Angels Arte Moreno languished to a secondplace nish behind Texas in the AL West. They spent $331.5 million on just two players, capping an unusual winter meetings in which the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox watched while the Angels and Miami Marlins spent as if they were the sports nancial elite. Moving into a new ballpark next season, the Marlins failed to reel in Pujols but acquired All-Star closer Heath Bell, All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes and left-hander Mark Buehrle for $191 million, meaning the two clubs committed $522.5 million to just ve free agents. I think baseball needs to have a steroidtesting policy for owners, said Andrew Zimbalist, a sports economics professor at

second-round playoff sweep. There is, however, still the question of Orlandos Dwight Howard. The Lakers are widely reported to be interested in acquiring the Magic center Dwight, another All-Star expected to move before signing a long-term deal. Unlike Paul, Howard has made no secret of his affection for Los Angeles. If the Hornets are unable to gure out a trade for Paul, he would be able to opt out of his current contract after the upcoming season. Speaking earlier Thursday, Hornets president Hugh Weber said the franchise has been preparing for months for the possibility that Paul would resist signing an extension in New Orleans, a move that would leave the Hornets with the choice of trading him or simply letting him walk in free agency at the end of the season. Weve been preparing for this moment for over a year, and its not like we were surprised or caught at-footed, Weber said. This is not a surprise. This is not something where weve been sitting around waiting to see what would happen. Weve been managing this and taking control of the situation as best we can and were going to have a team that we believe achieves that objective of making this community proud. Smith College. At the very same hotel 11 years earlier, teams spent $738.95 million on 24 free agents and none of the three big deals worked out as planned. Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez ($160 million over eight years with Boston) and Mike Hampton ($121 million over eight years with Colorado) all were traded during their contracts. Pujols became the rst player to hit 30 home runs in his rst 11 seasons and the second after Al Simmons (1924-34) to reach 100 RBIs in his rst 10. He has a .338 average with 445 home runs and 1,329 RBIs to become a franchise icon second only to Musial, and is fourth in career slugging percentage at .617, trailing only Hall of Famers Ruth (.690), Ted Williams (.634) and Lou Gehrig (.632). But Pujols numbers in nearly every major offensive category are on a three-year decline. He had his poorest season in 2011 with a .299 average, 37 homers and 99 RBIs. He batted just .240 in the Series but had a night for the ages in Game 3, joining Ruth and Reggie Jackson as only the third player to hit three home runs in a Series game.

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And now, hes going West. As his deal fell into place on the nal day of the winter meetings, the Angels struck another big agreement, a $77.5 million, ve-year contract with left-hander C.J. Wilson, the ace whose Texas Rangers lost to the Cardinals in the seven-game World Series. This is obviously the moment where we have thrown our hat in the ring, new Angels manager Jerry Dipoto said. Had he stayed in St. Louis before packed, adoring crowds, Pujols wouldve established a Cal Ripken-like legacy of loyalty, a rare modern star who remained with a franchise from rst at-bat to nal swing. Instead, some of his former fans will see him as a sellout. Pujols rejected a multiyear extension last offseason that was said to include a small percentage of the franchise and cut off negotia-

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ALL LEAGUE TEAMS

Ocean Division Offensive Player of the Year:Wesley Walters (sr.,RB,Half Moon Bay) Defensive Player of the Year:Joseph Lowman (jr.,Half Moon Bay) Utlility Player of the Year:Josh Lauese (sr.,Sequoia) Coach of the Year:Matt Ballard (Half Moon Bay) First-team offense Rick Hoffer (sr.,QB,Woodside);Victor Jimenez (sr., FB,Aragon); Julian Bertero (jr.,OL,Sequoia); Frank Conrad (sr.,OL,Half Moon Bay); Derek White (sr., OL,Aragon); Keenan Woodard (sr.,OL,Aragon); Alex Medan (sr.,OL,Aragon); Connor Paterson (jr., WR,Menlo School); John McKee (sr.,WR,Woodside); James Egan (sr.,WR,Aragon); Jerick Anicete (jr.,WR,South City); Greg Lyons (sr.,TE,Aragon); David Flores (sr.,K,Half Moon Bay). First-team defense Wyatt Rouser (jr.,DL,Menlo School); Luis Gonzales (sr.,DL,Half Moon Bay);Tavita Faaiu (sr.,DL, South City); Rika Levi (sr.,DL,South City); Chris Zeisler (sr.,LB,Menlo School); Abhineet Ram (sr., LB,Sequoia); Ramzy Azar (sr.,LB,South City); Kevin Durhan (sr.,DB,Aragon); Dylan Mayer (sr., DB,Menlo School); Daniel Welch (jr.,DB,Half Moon Bay); David Flores (sr.,DB,Half Moon Bay); Max Parker (jr.,P,Menlo School). Lake Division Offensive Player of the Year:D.J.Peluso (sr.,RB,El Camino) Offensive Back of the Year:D.J.Peluso (sr.,RB,El Camino) Offensive Lineman of the Year:Chris Pola (sr.,El Camino) Utility Player of the Year:Andrew Ho (sr.,San Mateo) Defensive Lineman of the Year:Aaron Hill (sr.,El Camino) Special Teams Player of the Year:D.J.Peluso (sr.,El Camino) Linebacker of the Year:Joe Lasala (sr.,Carlmont) Coach of the Year:Mark Turner (El Camino) First-team offense Yannis Tsagarakis (sr.,QB,Hillsdale); Damien Carter (sr.,RB,Hillsdale); Justin Ewing (jr.,RB,Capuchino); Damian Stansberry (sr.,OL,Capuchino); Sam Adams (sr.,OL,Hillsdale); Arron Hill (sr.,OL,El Camino); Chris May (sr.,OL,Carlmont); Alex Strathearn (sr.,TE,San Mateo); Sira Casper (sr.,WR, Mills); Josefa Vuatalevu (sr.,WR,Hillsdale); Rory Sarmiento (sr.,WR,Hillsdale); Robbie Foiles (sr.,K, Hillsdale). First-team defense Zack Khotz (jr.,DL,Capuchino); Giovanni Tenorio (sr.,DL,Carlmont); Chris Pola (sr.,DL,El Camino); Mark Concilla (jr.,LB,Carlmont); Kevin Monford (sr.,LB,Capuchino);Tim Gretter (sr.,DB,Capuchino); Anthony Hines (sr.,DB,El Camino); Angel Salazar (sr.,DB,Hillsdale); Michael Latu (sr., P,San Mateo).

NHL STANDINGS
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division W Philadelphia 17 Pittsburgh 16 N.Y.Rangers 15 New Jersey 14 N.Y.Islanders 9 Northeast Division W Boston 17 Toronto 15 Buffalo 14 Ottawa 13 Montreal 11 Southeast Division W Florida 16 Washington 14 Winnipeg 12 Tampa Bay 12 Carolina 9 L 7 9 6 12 11 L 9 10 11 12 11 L 8 12 11 14 17 OT 3 4 4 1 6 OT 1 3 2 4 7 OT 4 1 4 2 4 Pts 37 36 34 29 24 Pts 35 33 30 30 29 Pts 36 29 28 26 22 GF 96 88 73 70 59 GF 89 89 76 90 72 GF 80 84 77 73 77 GA 79 72 58 78 82 GA 56 90 74 101 76 GA 69 87 83 91 104 East

NFL GLANCE
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
New England N.Y.Jets Buffalo Miami South Houston Tennessee Jacksonville Indianapolis North Pittsburgh Baltimore Cincinnati Cleveland West Denver Oakland Kansas City San Diego W 9 7 5 4 W 9 7 3 0 W 10 9 7 4 W 7 7 5 5 L 3 5 7 8 L 3 5 9 12 L 3 3 5 9 L 5 5 7 7 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 Pct .750 .583 .417 .333 Pct .750 .583 .250 .000 Pct .769 .750 .583 .308 Pct .583 .583 .417 .417 PF 362 290 278 246 PF 310 249 152 174 PF 282 296 266 178 PF 256 274 163 287 PA 247 260 304 220 PA 189 229 238 358 PA 198 192 250 254 PA 292 308 268 289

@ Arizona vs.Steelers 1:05 p.m. 5:30 p.m. FOX ESPN

12/11
@ Packers 10 a.m. CBS

12/18
vs. Detroit 1 p.m. FOX

12/24
@ K.C. 10 a.m. CBS

1/1
vs.San Diego 1:15 p.m. CBS

1/8
Playoffs TBD

12/8
vs.Stars 7:30 p.m. CSN-CAL

12/10
@ St.Louis 5 p.m. CSN-CAL

12/11

12/13

12/15

12/17

12/21
vs.Tampa 7:30 p.m. CSN-CAL

@ Chicago @ Colorado vs,Colorado vs.Oilers 7 p.m. 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 5 p.m. CSN-CAL CSN-CAL CSN-CAL CSN-CAL

LOCAL SCOREBOARD
BOYSBASKETBALL Lowell Invitational Lick Wilmerding 43,Carlmont 37 Lick Wilmerding 4 10 14 15 43 Carlmont 10 7 10 10 37 LICK WILMERDING (fg ftm-fta tp) Stone 2 0-0 5, Boone 5 3-5 13, Shaw 4 1-2 9, Ruach 3 0-0 6, Schneider 5 0-0 10.totals 19 4-7 43.CARLMONT Hlatshwayo 2 0-0 6, Cox 3 1-3 7, Faulkner 3 0-0 6, Prado 0 1-2 1, Costello 2 0-0 4, Malik 1 0-0 2, Kaptanoglu 3 3-5 9, Hobbs 1 0-0 2. Totlas 15 5-10 37. 3-pointers Stone (LW); Hlatshawayo 2 (C). Records Carlmont 2-1 overall; Lick Wilmerding 4-2. Burlingame Lions Club Tournament Seminals Burlingame 76,Marshall 33 Marshall 11 0 5 17 33 Burlingame 17 21 21 17 76 MARSHALL (fg ftm-fta tp) Demings 2 2-2 6, Smith 4 0-0 12, Sears 0 2-2 2, Alexander 1 0-2 2, Parker 2 0-0 5, Huang 1 0-0 3. Totals 10 4-6 33. BURLINGAME Paratte 2 0-0 5,Loew 4 0-0 8,Dobson 3 1-2 7, Haupt 4 0-0 11, DeQuant 5 0-0 13, Feinberg 1 0-0 2,F.Ferrari 8 0-0 20,Titchener 1 0-0 2, R.Ferrari 1 0-0 2, Robles 1 0-0 3,Winnett 0 2-2 2. Totals 30 3-4 76. 3-pointers Smith 4, Parker, Huang (M);Paratte,Haupt 3,DeQuant 3,Feinberg, Ferrari 4, Robles (B). Records Burlingame 4-1 overall. Terra Nova 38,San Mateo 35 Terra Nova 10 12 412 38 San Mateo 6 4 13 12 35 Terra Nova: Jones 5 4-5 15,Vargas 4 0-0 9, Mulvey 2 0-0 5,Virgin 1 0-0 2,Smathers 1 0-1 2,De Souza 1 3-7 5,Totals 14 7-13 38 San Mateo: Yamauchi 1 0-0 3, Murphy 2 1-2 5, Schrup 3 3-4 9,Skelton 4 2-8 12,Strathearn 1 0-0 2, Collins 1 0-0 2,Earnest 1 0-0 2,Totals 13 6-14 35 3-point Goals:Jones,Vargas,Mulvey;Skelton 2,Yamauchi Los Gatos Shootout Consolation bracket Woodside 56,Christopher 35 Woodside 18 23 6 9 56 Christopher 9 12 9 5 35 WOODSIDE (fg-ftm-tp) Hickman 2-1-5, Rodriguez 1-0-2,Hoffer 8-1-17,McClough 6-0-12,Ricks 3-0-6, Lopez 2-1-5, Ennis 4-0-9. Totals 26-3-56. CHRISTOPHER Foster 3-0-7,Shapiro 0-1-1,Harrell 3-2-9,Campos 2-0-4,Cordova 2-0-4,Babb 3-2-8, Johnson 1-0-2.Totals 14-11-35.3-pointers Ennis (W); Foster, Harrell (C). Records Woodside 5-1 overall. GIRLSSOCCER Crystal Springs 7,Summit Prep 0 Halftime score Crystal Springs 4-0.Goal scorer (assist) B. Biddle (Thornton-Clark); ThorntonClark (Tsuei);Thornton-Clark (unassisted);K.Biddle (B. Biddle);Tsuei (Thornton-Clark); Rudolph (unassisted);Tseui (unassisted).2-0 WBAL,3-0-1 overall. WEDNESDAY GIRLSBASKETBALL Carlmont 35,Capuchino 34 OT Carlmont 13 0 11 7 2 35 Capuchino 6 8 6 11 3 34 CALRMONT (fg ftm-fta tp) Leist 5 0-1 13, Zane 2 0-0 4, McArtuther 3 2-2 8, Lum 3 1-2 8.Totals 13 3-4 35. CAPUCHINO Alonzo 3 0-0 4, Lewis 4 00 10, McDaid 1 1-2 3, Brazil 2 2-4 6, Mescalin 3 0-1 6,Mirafuentes 1 0-2 2,Rosh 1 0-0 2,Santiago 0 0-2 0.Totals 9 3-11 34.Records Capuchino 2-2 overall.

WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 17 8 4 38 96 90 Detroit 17 9 1 35 82 61 St.Louis 16 9 3 35 70 62 Nashville 13 11 4 30 74 77 Columbus 8 16 4 20 68 94 Northwest Division W L OT Pts GF GA Minnesota 19 7 3 41 75 63 Vancouver 17 10 1 35 93 70 Edmonton 13 12 3 29 79 76 Calgary 13 13 2 28 70 80 Colorado 13 15 1 27 77 87 Pacic Division W L OT Pts GF GA Phoenix 15 10 3 33 76 72 San Jose 15 9 1 31 73 60 Dallas 15 11 1 31 71 77 Los Angeles 13 11 4 30 64 65 Anaheim 8 15 5 21 65 92 Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss or shootout loss.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE
East
Dallas N.Y.Giants Philadelphia Washington South New Orleans Atlanta Carolina Tampa Bay North x-Green Bay Chicago Detroit Minnesota West x-San Francisco Seattle Arizona St.Louis

W 7 6 4 4
W 9 7 4 4 W 12 7 7 2 W 10 5 5 2

L 5 6 8 8
L 3 5 8 8 L 0 5 5 10 L 2 7 7 10

T 0 0 0 0
T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0

Pct .583 .500 .333 .333

Pct .750 .583 .333 .333 Pct 1.000 .583 .583 .167 Pct .833 .417 .417 .167

PF 283 287 271 202

PF 393 269 290 218 PF 420 291 333 246 PF 288 216 232 140

PA 244 315 282 256

PA 269 244 324 329 PA 262 242 277 330 PA 161 246 269 296

Thursdays Game Pittsburgh 14,Cleveland 3

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Buick adds new smallest car,Verano

By Ann M. Job
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nice car. The words nally registered the third time the young man in the parking garage said them. With surprise, I acknowledged his comment. Then he asked, Its a Lincoln, right? No, the 2012 Verano is a Buick, not a Lincoln. But yes, it is a decidedly nice car with pleasing styling, quiet interior, decent fuel mileage and noteworthy ride and handling. Arriving this month in dealerships, the Verano is the smallest car at Buick, where it is positioned in size and price below the Buick Lacrosse and Regal sedans. The Verano comes with a four-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine and carries a federal government fuel economy rating of 21 miles per gallon in city driving and 32 mpg on the highway. I averaged 25.5 mpg in travel that was two-thirds on the highway. Starting manufacturers suggested retail price, including destination charge, is $23,470. This is for a base model with the 180-horsepower engine, six-speed automatic transmission and leatherette seating material. Competitors include premium compact sedans, such as the 2012 Acura TSX compact sedan. With 201-horsepower fourcylinder, ve-speed automatic and standard real leather seat trim plus other standard features such as moonroof and premium audio that are not offered in the base Verano, the base TSX has a starting retail price of $29,810.

See VERANO, Page 19

2012 Buick Verano BASE PRICE: $22,585 for base model; $23,785 for model with convenience group;$25,965 for model with leather group. PRICE AS TESTED: $26,850. TYPE:Front-engine,front-wheel-drive, ve-passenger,compact sedan.

Behind the wheel

ENGINE: 2.4-liter, double overhead cam, direct injection, four-cylinder engine with VVT. MILEAGE: 21 mpg (city), 32 mpg (highway).

TOP SPEED: 118 mph. LENGTH:183.9 inches. WHEELBASE:105.7 inches. CURB WEIGHT: 3,300 pounds. BUILT AT: Orion Township,Mich. OPTIONS:None. DESTINATION CHARGE: $885.

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pension independent MacPherson struts up front and a torsion beam in the rear that keeps the car body planted over bumps. Drivers feel some of the road imperfections through the steering wheel, and the test Verano cornered well, maintained its composure in the curves and moved into compact-sized parking spaces easily. The car also is quiet inside, noticeably more quiet than the Chevrolet Cruze, which uses the same front-wheel drive platform as the Verano. The platform was developed in Europe by Germanys Opel, which is part of Buicks parent company, General Motors Co. Engine sound management is impressive. Lifting the Verano hood, I found the 2.4-liter, double overhead cam four banger with an Ecotec label. Ecotec engines are more well-known in Chevy cars, and the Veranos Ecotec engine includes direct injection for best performance. But with the hood up, the engine sounded noisy and a bit rattly, as four cylinders can. Sitting inside the Verano, though, with the hood closed, I never heard rough, noisy engine sounds, and passengers couldnt tell what kind of engine was in the car. The singular transmission an automatic shifted smoothly in the test car, and in normal, everyday driving in the city and highway, the test Verano moved along with decent pep. Most buyers wont need much more than the 170 horsepower and peak torque of 171 foot-pounds at 4,900 rpm provided by this direct gasoline injection powerplant. Note that regular gasoline and E85, which includes ethanol, are acceptable fuels for the Verano. But opening the cars gasoline ller door, I found printed warnings cautioning Verano drivers not to use fuel additives if they put E85 in the gasoline tank. Additives typically are advertised as fuel mileage boosters or engine cleaners. Three adults sit a bit too closely across the Veranos back seat, and legroom back there is 33.9 inches, less than the 36.2 inches in the back seat of a 2012 Honda Civic. Headroom of 37.2 inches in the back seat is acceptable, but Id prefer for the back doors to open wider for easier access and exit. Much of the trunk space in the Verano is under the rear window. Total storage space is 15.2 cubic feet maximum, if there is no Bose audio subwoofer intruding and a tire inator substitutes for the spare tire. VWs Jetta sedan has 15.5 cubic feet of trunk space in all models. I couldnt locate a keyhole on the trunk and opened it every time via the key fob or a latch inside the car. The rst time I was in the Verano, I also couldnt nd how to turn the car on. The fob included a key, so I looked for an ignition key hole. But there was none.

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Some compact sedans can be found with lower starting prices. A 2012 Volkswagen Jetta with 170-horsepower, ve-cylinder engine, automatic transmission and leatherette seat material has a starting MSRP, including destination charge, of $18,365. For the record, there is no compact Lincoln sedan. The Verano gets a lot of looks, and not just from young people. The 15.3-footlong, four-door car is nicely proportioned and upscale looking inside and out. Textured material on the interior ceiling looks as pricey as that in some European cars, and smart touches of faux woodlook plastic inside convey a luxury feel even at a $20,000-plus price. I just wish the middle passenger in the rear seat had a height-adjustable head restraint. Its stationary and sits too low for use by adults or even some teenagers. I also noticed that while the stitching around the optional leather-trimmed seats in the test car had a light gray stitching accent color, the leatherwrapped steering wheel was nished with black stitching. Intriguingly, the Verano doesnt oat along on roads, the way old Buicks did. This new model rides solidly via a sus-

Exxon Mobil predicting surge in hybrid vehicles

By Chris Kahn
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NEW YORK Exxon Mobil Corp. expects to see more and more hybrids on the worlds roads, with gas-sipping models like the Toyota Prius making up half of all vehicles by 2040. The largest publicly traded oil and gas company on Thursday released its annual energy outlook. It says the use of hybrids vehicles that rely on both gas and electricity for power and other gains in fuel efciency will keep energy demand in check in the U.S. and other major industrialized countries for years. Exxon predicts that energy demand will remain at through 2040 in developed nations. However, Exxon says that China and other developing nations will continue to increase their thirst for oil and other petroleum based fuels. Energy demand within developing nations is expected to rise nearly 60 percent from 2010 to 2040. Overall, gains in efciency will cut fuel consumption and help the global economy. Exxon predicts that from now to 2040, world GDP will grow an average of 2.9 percent per year while energy demand to grow by only 0.9 percent. Exxons long-term energy analysis, which was extended this year from 2030 to 2040, paints a picture of a petroleum-reliant world that still has huge untapped reserves underfoot.

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boxes with question marks continues to provide you with various tools to distract and disable your opponents. Four out of four stars.

Nintendos 3DS system continues to depend on some tried-and-true franchise titles for its best offerings. Heres a look at the top games for the holidays.

Star Fox 64 3D (Nintendo, $39.99, rated E10+):

Another addition to the long-running and popular Star Fox series, this title features some seriously slick gyro-enabled steering of the Airwing spaceship. You play as F o x

Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo, $39.99, rated E):

You might think that the simple notion of racing around the screen as a 30-year-old video game character would get old. You would be wrong. The Mario Kart series continues to churn out big fun, this time with Mario Kart 7. There are plenty of race courses, challenge games and vehicle customizations to keep Mario and Luigi fans busy for hours. Nintendo has created various layers of gaming, from the solo lead-foot races to local multiplayer (up to eight connected races using a single game card) and online multiplayer races. I really enjoyed the online races against fellow Marios from around the globe. The action happened quickly, and there were no connection problems as I was pitted against six competitors for a series of races. I got used to losing early as there were some fanatics who seem to have memorized every twist and turn. The race courses are inventive. Some take place in the clouds while others will leave you submerged underwater. For those familiar with the Mario Kart series, driving through colorful

McCloud, a cosmos-faring fox leading a team of other animal astronauts in defense of the Lylat planetary system. The mission mode is ne, and in the early stages youll feel invincible as you engage in a few dogght battles and incur little level-stopping damage. The cartoonish characters are a bit hokey, but they t the E10+ demographic nicely enough. The gyro steering allows you to control your spaceship by tilting your 3DS unit. It is quite possibly one of the best such uses of this technology Ive seen and is extremely accurate and responsive. That feature ts perfectly on Star Fox 64 3D, and when combined with the 3-D effect is a noteworthy achievement. Three out of four stars.

video puzzle game with the catchy t h e m e music that caught on like wildre in the 1980s. This is about twisting and turning and 3-D and techno music and everything else that Nintendo could throw at it. Its interesting, but not truly some watershed improvement for Tetris. It remains, at its essence, a speed puzzle that doesnt sit idly by while you contemplate your next move. For all the variations of the basic setup, none is as enjoyable as the original. World Battle takes you online and pits you against other puzzlers, but I enjoyed playing against the computer. This is a solid new Tetris game, but there are many bells and whistles here that I wont be revisiting. Two out of four stars.

Tetris: Axis (Nintendo, $39.99, rated E):

If you like the world of falling colored blocks, Tetris: Axis is for you. It has four featured modes, nine party modes, ve avors of local play plus battling Tetris addicts worldwide. Of course, this is way beyond the humble beginnings of the

Super Mario 3D Land (Nintendo, $39.99, rated E):

Super Mario has always been a top-ight title, whether it was the old scroller days or the new incarnations. Super Mario 3D Land wont disappoint. You should know the drill by now. Bowser has kidnapped the always imperiled Princess Peach and its up to Mario and some of his pint-sized mushroom minions to get her back. I wasnt able to tear through levels at lightning speed on this title. There is just so much to see and do, coins to collect, and its all made more interesting by the deft use of 3-D. The landscape followed my movements and expanded to reveal moving platforms that took me up, down, left, right and any other direction I could imagine. The 3DS circle pad offered pinpoint control as I stomped on some frowning Goombas. The Tanooki suit for Mario makes its rst 3DS system appearance on this title. This rodentlike costume let me smack enemies with a ourish of my tail or oat down from lofty spots in ying-squirrel fashion. This is a very nice addition to the Mario legacy. Three out of four stars.

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Young Adult dares you to like it

By Christy Lemire
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Gorgeous but damaged, conceited yet self-loathing, Charlize Theron dares you to like her in Young Adult and the movie itself dares you to stick with an anti-heroine who makes no apologies for her deplorable behavior. Its an exciting thing to see, this willful rejection of tidy character arcs and happy endings, and it actually makes you wish Young Adult had been even further eshed out and gone on a little longer. This is not something we say about a movie very often. In reteaming with Juno director Jason Reitman, screenwriter Diablo Cody dials down the snark that marked the Oscar-winning script that made her a superstar in her own right. Shes actually created the anti-Juno in a lot of ways while managing to retain much of the directness, the sharplydrawn characters and the casual poignancy that are her signatures. Therons Mavis Gary is as verbal as Juno MacGuff was, but rather than nding the perfect, clever quip at all times, she usually manages to say the rudest, most inappropriate thing. Rather than being mature and wise beyond her years, shes in a state of arrested development, emotionally stuck at the place where she peaked: high school. Where she was the prom queen, naturally. Theron continues to show her versatility, hurling herself headlong into this unhinged character. There are shadings of Nicole Kidman in To Die For here; shell make you squirm, but she may make you feel a little sorry for her, too. Externally, Mavis hasnt changed a bit since her glory days; shes still the statuesque blonde everyone worshipped and feared. But inside, shes a disaster. Divorced, she lives in a messy Minneapolis high-rise apartment with her neglected Pomeranian and writes a series of teen lit books called Waverley Prep, clearly modeled after the revered Sweet Valley High, which Cody herself has been working on turning into a lm. The gig is about to end and Mavis is having trouble writing the nal installment, especially since she wakes up hung over every morning. One day, she nds unexpected inspiration in a forwarded email. Seems her high-school sweetheart, football player Buddy Slade (Patrick Wilson), and his wife, fellow classmate Beth (Elizabeth Reaser), have announced the arrival of their baby girl. Mavis becomes obsessed with the notion that she and Buddy are meant to be together after all these years and returns home to pry him away from his family. In the vein of Alexander Payne, Reitman nds just the right affectionately mocking tone in taking some jabs at small-town Midwestern life. Mercury, Minn., is full of awfully decent folks who seem content with their quiet lives, their fast-food chains, their mediocre sports bar. The bland Buddy is one of them, but nostalgia is a powerful thing, so Mavis still views him as a golden god and the key to her happiness. Wilson plays on his prom king persona from Little Children, but with a twist: hes a little scruffy, a little paunchy, something we can see clearly but Mavis cant through her haze of delusion and bourbon. The other gure from high school who has an impact on her during her visit is the nerdy, tubby Matt Freehauf (Patton Oswalt), who dwelled on the opposite end of the social spectrum and, like Mavis, remains trapped there physically and emotionally. Matt suffered serious injuries back then when the jocks tried to gay-bash him (hes actually straight); 20 years later, when Mavis runs into him at a bar, she still refers to him as the hate-crime guy. But he ends up calling her on her cruelty, her insanity, and the two form an unlikely bond in just a brief time. Oswalt may be best known for his stand-up comedy and his voice work in Ratatouille, but hes excellent here in a more dramatic role, as he was in the little-seen indie Big Fan. Hes the heart of the lm, the anchor, the voice of reason, but theres nothing smug or self-righteous about him. Matt is as stunted as Mavis is, which Oswalt conveys in subtle, heartbreaking ways that always ring true. You come to care about his character so much, youd like to see more of a resolution for him than Young Adult provides perhaps not a happy ending, which is ne, but at least another chapter. Young Adult, a Paramount Pictures release, is rated R for language and some sexual content. Running time: 94 minutes. Three stars out of four.

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Five great movies about alcoholism

By Christy Lemire
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The Lost Weekend (1945):

This was groundbreaking in its day for exploring what was then considered a taboo subject. Long before going through rehab was societally acceptable and even encouraged, people just didnt talk about alcoholism, and lm depictions of drinking were usually glamorous or whimsical. The Lost Weekend is anything but: Its a nightmarish, sometimes hallucinatory vision of a struggling writer (Ray Milland) boozing and battling his demons of the course of several days. It won four Academy Awards including best picture and best director for Billy Wilder.

LOS ANGELES Charlize Therons character in Young Adult, a divorced, deluded teen-lit writer, wakes up each morning facedown in her bed wearing the same clothes she had on the night before. Bleary-eyed and dehydrated with a face full of smudged makeup, she guzzles Diet Coke straight from the two-liter bottle and maybe even remembers to open a can of dog food for her neglected Pomeranian. She clearly has a drinking problem, which she vaguely tries to talk to her clueless parents about, but in truth would rather ignore and just pour herself another glass of bourbon. Its a daring performance in a daring lm, and it got me thinking about other movies that presented alcoholism in equally vivid, uninching terms:

in its no-nonsense portrayal of two lonely people who are as much in love with booze as they are with each other. Maybe even more so. Mickey Rourke is a dive-bar denizen and sometime poet; Faye Dunaway is the classy dame with whom he falls into a quick and convenient romance. Theyre a mess together, but theyre made for each other, because theyll both do whatever it takes to nd that next drink.

for best actor. Elisabeth Shue is excellent here as the prostitute whos fascinated by him but doesnt try to save him, and director Mike Figgis doesnt judge either of them. Rather, he shows us their relationship, and the seedy side of this city, in immediate, intimate ways.

that he wants one. Thornton plays him as if he were a character in a drama, without a trace of caricature, which makes him totally believable.

Julia (2009):
Perhaps not so much a great lm as a great performance from the ever-daring and versatile Tilda Swinton as the title character, a lonely, self-destructive alcoholic who makes a series of desperate choices. Like Theron in Young Adult, this is an inherently unlikable person. She can be a fun, irty drunk but mostly shes a train wreck. Shes also not nearly as smart as she thinks she is, so when she agrees to kidnap an 8-year-old boy because she needs the money, she thinks she can do better with a scheme of her own. Things get ugly and the drinking doesnt exactly improve her decision-making process.

Bad Santa (2003):

As in Arthur, the perpetual drinking is a running joke, but the laughs come from a much darker place. Yes, Terry Zwigoffs lm is consistently funny but its also got an unrelenting, unapologetic mean streak. Billy Bob Thorntons character, Willie T. Stokes, is a miserable guy, a part-time departmentstore Santa Claus and full-time alcoholic con man. Willie is profane and anti-social, a chain smoker who drinks so heavily, hes oblivious when he urinates all over himself. Hes an unscrupulous shell of a man with no chance at redemption not

Leaving Las Vegas (1995):

Theres a pattern here with these self-destructive writers who drink themselves into a stupor to escape their failure, to escape themselves. As a Hollywood screenwriter, Nicolas Cage wants to escape everything when he travels to Las Vegas to drink himself to death. Hes charismatic, volatile and achingly sad as he dives headrst into his intentional ruin, and the performance earned him an Oscar

Barfly (1987):
Barbet Schroeders lm, based on a script by Charles Bukowski (who knew a little something about male torment), may have a romantic, L.A.-noir aesthetic, but its piercing

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Hip-hop star Shawn Jay-Z Carter speaks during a news conference to announce the rst ever hip-hop focused series of concerts at New York's Carnegie Hall in New York.

The Ghost of Jacob Marley (Jack Willis) appears to Ebenezer Scrooge (James Carpenter) on Christmas Eve,warning him of the three ghosts that will visit him,in Charles DickensA Christmas Carol at the American Conservatory Theater through Dec.24.
By Susan Cohn
DAILY JOURNAL SENIOR CORRESPONDENT

A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR A CHRISTMAS PRESENT. Youd have to be a real, well, Scrooge not to get swept up in the spirit of the holidays by the American Conservatory Theaters delightful production of A Christmas Carol. This engaging multigenerational presentation features songs and dances (frolicking Spanish onions, Turkish gs and French plums are delectable), a whirl of period costumes (gorgeous hoop skirts and dashing top hats aplenty) and ghosts (fearsome and otherwise). Part of the fun is seeing the youngest members of the audience watch the story unfold for the very rst time. Written by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Carey Perloff and Paul Walsh. Directed by Domenique Lozano. Two hours with a 20-minute intermission. Through Dec. 24. TICKETS: Tickets, starting at $15, can be purchased from the A.C.T. box ofce at 405 Geary St., by phone at (415) 749-2228, or online through www.act-sf.org. STAGE DIRECTIONS: A.C.T. is located at 415 Geary St., just off Union Square in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Parking is available one block away at the Mason/OFarrell Garage, 325 Mason St. The theater is a relatively level four-block walk from the BARTPowell Street Station (Market Street). AN ASIDE: A.C.T. Artistic Director Carey Perloff said, Dramatizations of A Christmas Carol have become an important American family ritual at holiday time, regardless of individual religious background or faith. Parents and grandparents have told us that the Carol experience is more important than ever. OH, AND DID YOU KNOW?: Now in its 35th year at A.C.T, A Christmas Carol has been performed nearly 1,000 times to a collective audience of 800,000, and has employed nearly 1,000

actors and 600 backstage staff. This years A Christmas Carol cast includes a record 25 young actors from the A.C.T. Young Conservatory as well as the entire third-year class of the A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program, many of whom traditionally receive their Actors Equity cards as a result of their participation in A Christmas Carol. *** HOLIDAY CIRCUS CABARET. Sweet Can Productions celebrates its fth anniversary of presenting homegrown intimate theatrical circus with Yes Sweet Can, a 60-minute production featuring the innovative acrobatics of some of the Bay Areas most talented theatrical circus artists, who demonstrate that playing with found objects is a fabulous way to stay entertained. Everyone walks on their hands as easily as their feet, new possibilities spring out of old trash cans and the most complicated way you can imagine to tidy up is revealed. Featuring live music performed by contemporary maestro Eric EO Oberthaler and performances on aerial silks and slack rope, acrobatics, contortion, and hula hoops. Dec. 16 - Jan. 1. As an extra treat, Sweet Can presents a special holiday circus cabaret, Mittens and Mistletoe, for ve performances only, on Dec. 23, 24 and 25, during the run of Yes Sweet Can. An afternoon of glad tidings and cheer, Mittens and Mistletoe is a light-hearted variety program suitable for all ages, featuring new material from the awardwinning clown duet Coventry & Kaluza. $15 - $60. Dance Mission Theater, 3316

24th St. (at Mission), San Francisco. (415) 225-7281 or visit sweetcanproductions.com. *** A CINDERELLA FOR CHRISTMAS. San Franciscos AfricanAmerican Shakespeare Company opens its 2011-12 season with an enchanting production of Cinderella. This timeless tale, brought to whimsical, magical life just in time for the holidays, is an uplifting re-telling of the classic fairytale, featuring all of the pageantry, hilarity, and charm of the original, but with a soulful twist (and featuring two of the most uproarious stepsisters who ever lived). Aspiring princesses in the audience are encouraged to wear tiaras (for sale in the lobby). African-American Shakespeare Company Executive Director Sherri Young directs. $15 - $30. Buriel Clay Theatre. African-American Art & Culture Complex. 762 Fulton St., San Francisco. Complimentary parking on site. Fridays - Sundays through Dec. 18. www.african-americanshakes.org or (800) 838-3006. *** TWAS THE NIGHT. In the days just before Christmas, take time out of your frenzied schedule for a cozy holiday concert at Davies Symphony Hall, cheerfully decorated for the season. Sing along with your favorite holiday tunes, including Little Drummer Boy, Do You Hear What I Hear and Christmas standards like Baby Its Cold Outside and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. The program is performed by members of the Symphonys brass section and singers from the SFS Chorus, accompanied by the gorgeous Ruffatti organ. $15 to $68. Half price for ages 17 and under. 201 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco. Dec. 22, 23 and 24. www.sfsymphony.org or (415) 8646000.
Susan Cohn can be reached at susan@smdailyjournal.com or www.twitter.com/susancityscene.

Jay-Z to raise money and perform at Carnegie Hall

By Mesn Fekadu
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK Jay-Z didnt graduate from high school, but hes encouraging others to value their education. The rapper announced Thursday that he will perform two shows at New Yorks Carnegie Hall in February to benet the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation and the United Way of New York City. Education is super important, Jay-Z said. I dont have a high school diploma or a college diploma, but still for me to articulate, I had to have some form of schooling to articulate my thoughts. The concerts will take place on Feb. 6 and Feb. 7. Tickets in the private sale will range from $500 to $2500. The press conference announced Jay-Z as the rst solo hiphop artist to play at the famed venue, though Wylcef Jean performed at there in 2001 with Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton and Whitney Houston. I feel like they bent the rules so that could make sense for me right now, but Ill take it, Jay-Z said with a laugh. Jay-Z says performing at the venue is a big deal for hip-hop, and hes happy to bring the genre to greater heights. Any time that I get a chance to expand and broaden the reach of hip-hop is a great thing for me on a personal level, he said. The Brooklyn-born performer said hes excited to inuence his community in ways outside of music. He says going back to the Marcy Projects complex where he grew up remains a moving experience. He says he got the same feeling when he recently went to Kanye Wests old home in the Southside of Chicago. The inspiration and how happy the people were, it just makes you feel really good, he said.

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Harry Morgan made small roles big in TV

By Lynn Elber
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An eggnog to remember
eed ideas for your cocktail lineup this holiday season? Check out Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennans In the Land of Cocktails, an amusing collection of recipes and stories from the family that gave us New Orleans famous Commanders Palace restaurant. This eggnog recipe packs serious punch; you might start with 1/4 cup of Southern Comfort, then add more according to your tastes.

LOS ANGELES Harry Morgan wasnt a star and didnt need to be. In M-A-S-H, Dragnet and so many other TV shows and movies, the veteran character actor proved as indispensable as any marquee name. Imagine M-A-S-H without the nononsense but fair Army Col. Sherman Potter, who knew how to traverse the line between military discipline and wartime humanity. Heres Potter, on his rst day as comHarry Morgan mander of a Korean War hospital camp, discovering the moonshine-making operation run by his brilliant but wayward surgeons and holding his re: Had a still in Guam in World War II. One night it blew up. Thats how I got my Purple Heart. Or go back to the 1960s version of Dragnet and Morgans tour of duty as police Ofcer Bill Gannon, playing droll foil to laconic Jack Webbs Sgt. Joe Friday. Or consider Morgans stalwart judge at the center of an intellectual clash in Inherit the Wind, the dramatization of 1925s so-called Scopes Monkey Trial on evolution. Morgan, who died Wednesday at age 96 at his Brentwood home after having pneumonia, was in the top ranks of actors who could take a small role, or a small scene, and bring it deftly alive. He added richness to any comedy or drama smart enough to call on him.

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EGGNOG COUPE DE MILIEU

Start to nish: 2 hours (10 minutes active) Servings: 6 to 8 2 medium eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1/8 cup sugar Pinch ground cinnamon 1/2 cup Southern Comfort 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract Grated nutmeg, for garnish Bring about an inch of water to a simmer in the bottom half of a double boiler. While the water heats, in the top half of the boiler combine the eggs, heavy cream, sugar and cinnamon. Place the top half over the simmering water and whisk until thick and frothy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Pour the mixture through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Refrigerate until chilled like custard, about 2 hours. When cold, whisk in the Southern Comfort and vanilla. Divide among chilled shot glasses and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

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This eggnog recipe packs serious punch;you might start with 1/4 cup of Southern Comfort,then add more according to your tastes.

Geek-meets-cook with gadget protectors

Cooking with iPads and other tablet computers is on the rise. But what if a slip of the saute pan leaves that $500 gadget Wi-Fried? Enter the growing market of wraps, stands and shields designed to make sure that oury hands and splattering pans dont turn into a recipe for techno disaster. One solution is disposable, clear covers, such as Clever Wraps. You slide your

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device inside and, voila, grease, water and other undesirables stay out. Clever Wraps cofounder Karen McElaney says the idea began with a desire to protect gear from kids, not cooks. She and her business partner had active teens who were apt to drop their phones and other handheld devices in snow, surf, etc. They tried putting the gadgets in clear

plastic bags, but that didnt work well since the bags tended to slip and the gadgets would end up getting pulled out. It just came to us one day, What if the bag for the device t perfectly? says McElaney. The result was a product called Ringer Wraps, which has since morphed into Clever Wraps and includes a line of clear, plastic wraps that dont interfere with touchscreens or Bluetooth technology, while making sure that gadget-loving cooks wont have to cry over spilled milk.

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It also is important to use a cakestyle doughnut (not yeast-raised), such as a chocolate or old fashioned. I used glazed or sugar-coated doughnuts with great results. And for a wonderful variation, make the recipe as directed, then thin it with a bit of strong hot coffee. After all, coffee and doughnuts pair so well.

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Doughnuts and hot chocolate: Together at last

By J.M. Hirsch
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

There is a crazy delicious new trend in milkshakes. It involves adding a slice of pie to the blender along with the milk and ice cream. Thats right a whole slice of pie. Which sounds simply too delicious for its own good. I wanted it, except that the winter holidays arent exactly milkshake season. So I started playing winter-friendly ways to borrow this idea of blending baked goods and sweet drinks. Hot chocolate was the natural choice. But pie just didnt seem right. Doughnuts, however, seemed perfect. Chocolate doughnuts to be precise. The process was simple. The results were spectacular. The hot chocolate was richly chocolaty, but retained a distinctly doughnut avor. The hot chocolate also was wonderfully thick, thanks to the thickening properties of the our in the doughnut. If you prefer a thinner hot chocolate, follow the recipe as directed, then thin with additional milk at the end.

CHOCOLATE DOUGHNUT HOT CHOCOLATE

Start to nish: 10 minutes Servings: 4 2 cups whole milk 1 glazed or sugar coated chocolate doughnut 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Pinch salt In a blender, combine the milk and doughnut. Puree until very smooth. This could take a minute or longer. Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan. Whisking constantly, heat over medium until it thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chocolate chips and salt, whisking until the chocolate has melted and the cocoa is smooth. Serve immediately.

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For a wonderful variation,make the recipe as directed,then thin it with a bit of strong hot coffee.After all,coffee and doughnuts pair so well.

Stovetop ham helps keep the oven free for pies

By Alison Ladman
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

When there are so many things that need to get in the oven for your holiday dinner, why not do most of the main dish on the stovetop? Thats what we do with this ham which, of course, frees up the oven for equally important things, such as pies. It also produces a more avorful ham. Simmering the ham in a avorful broth allows the aromatics to steep deeper into the meat. Once it is cooked, it is briey nished in the oven for the delicious crust you get with a roasted ham. The result is a beautiful, golden ham with a moist, avorful interior. And extra oven space!

Simmering the ham in a avorful broth allows the aromatics to steep deeper into the meat.

STOVETOP HAM WITH DIJON-APPLE GLAZE

Start to nish: 2 1/2 to 3 hours (20

minutes active) Servings: 12 For the ham: 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil 2 medium yellow onions, quartered 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup white wine 1 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 7- to 8-pound bone-in ham For the glaze: 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup apple jelly Using a mortar and pestle or a zipclose plastic bag and a meat mallet, combine and lightly crush the cloves, fennel, cumin and coriander.

In a large stock pot (big enough to hold the ham) over medium-high, heat the oil. Add the crushed seeds, onions and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the onions begin to brown. Add the wine, orange juice, lemon juice, oregano and Worcestershire sauce. Place the ham in the pot and ll with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 2 hours. Heat the oven to 450 F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a roasting rack over the foil. Remove the ham from the pot and place on the rack. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard and apple jelly, then brush the mixture all over the surface of the ham. Roast for 25 minutes, or until the surface of the ham is golden and the glaze is bubbly. Allow the ham to rest in a warm place for 20 minutes before slicing.

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EU weighs greater unity to save euro

By Gabriele Steinhauser and Don Melvin
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BRUSSELS European leaders are wrestling over how much of their sovereignty they are willing to give up in a desperate attempt to save the ambitious project of continental unity that grew from the ashes of World War II. At stake at the summit in Brussels, which began Thursday evening, is not only the future of the euro, but also the stability of the global nancial system and the balance of power in Europe. To convince nancial markets that Europes economy-crushing debt crisis is a one-time event, countries will have to give up signicant powers, such as some decisions on borrowing and spending, to a central authority. French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel want to convince the other 15 eurozone leaders to agree to a plan that would require their governments to balance their budgets and accept automatic sanctions if they dont. At the same time, the currency blocs largest economies are being pushed to commit more money to boost the eurozones rewalls as the crisis threatens to pull down Italy and Spain. The overall plan must be good enough to convince the European Central Bank to intervene in the government bond markets in a manner large enough to stop the panic there, said Paul De Grauwe, an economics professor and EU expert at the Catholic University of Leuven, in Belgium. The president of the ECB said the bank currently has no plan to increase the scale of its bond interventions, which could keep down the borrowing costs of weak countries like Italy and Spain, as markets had been hoping. Stocks and the euro fell, while the borrowing rates for Italy and Spain skyrocketed. ECB chief Mario Draghi had hinted last week that if governments agree to tighter budget controls, the central bank might step up support. Analysts said his comments on Thursday served to keep pressure on politicians to reach a deal. Merkel and Sarkozy want to enshrine the tougher budget oversight in a treaty, either by changing the existing EU treaty or creating a new one for the 17 eurozone nations that oth-

ers could opt in to. An EU ofcial said that in the rst hours of the summit, leaders agreed that national debt brakes should limit their structural decits to 0.5 percent of annual economic output. The official was speaking on condition of anonymity because the talks were ongoing. The 0.5 percent limit, which could only be exceeded in exceptional situations or to counteract a recession, is stricter than the 3 percent cap set out in current EU law. Words alone are not believed anymore because too often we did not live up to our words, Merkel told a rally of fellow European conservatives in Marseille, France, ahead of the summit. But huge divisions remain. Some countries resist the idea of giving up some of their control over national budgets. Furthermore, the 10 EU countries that dont use the euro are worried about being left out of important decision-making if eurozone countries adopt a new treaty of their own. European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and some smaller countries that have stuck to the budget rules in the past, meanwhile, are pushing for much more intrusive powers for European institutions to essentially take over wayward states scal policies that even France and Germany are unlikely to accept. At the same time, the Germans are still opposing an attempt to strengthen the eurozones crisis rewall. An early draft of conclusions for the summit, which was seen by the Associated Press, says that a permanent (euro) 500 billion ($670 billion) bailout fund, which could come into force as soon as July, should not be diminished by loans already given out by the blocs existing rescue fund. Those commitments, which already include the bailouts for Ireland and Portugal, could reach around (euro) 200 billion once a second rescue for Greece and loans to other countries to recapitalize banks have been accounted for. In addition, Van Rompuy and several other euro states are pushing for greater help from the International Monetary Fund. Some European leaders have said that their national central banks could lend money to the IMF, which could act as a backstop for nancially weak eurozone countries.

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FRANKFURT, Germany European Central Bank President Mario Draghi disappointed nancial markets Thursday by keeping them guessing about whether the bank is willing to take aggressive action to bail out heavily indebted euro countries. But in a sign of rising concern about Europes debt crisis, the ECB cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 1 percent and announced several measures to bolster the continents economy and nancial system. The actions didnt impress markets. Stocks and the euro fell heavily, while borrowing costs for European governments rose. Based on comments Draghi made in a speech last week, hopes had been rising that the ECB was prepared to ramp up its purchases of European government bonds as the eurozone economy slides toward recession. But on Thursday he said the bank had no explicit plan to do so and was surprised by the way his remarks had been interpreted. Speaking at a news conference after the rate decision, Draghi said the notion of the eurozone being broken apart by its worsening debt crisis was far-fetched. He stressed that market condence in the 17 countries that use the euro would rise if leaders at a European Union summit in Brussels agree to a credible plan to enforce budget discipline.

Such a plan is the most important precondition for restoring the normal functioning of nancial markets, Draghi said. Draghi, a former head of the Italian central bank, became president Nov. 1 and announced a rate cut at his rst policy meeting two days later. In ve weeks on the job, Draghi has begun to recast the image of the ECB, which until recently had been deemed too timid to save the euro. Markets are still trying to gure out how much his policies might depart from his predecessor, Jean-Claude Trichet. Trichet was regarded by some as an overly rigid interpreter of the banks anti-ination mandate enshrined in the European Union treaty. He has been criticized by some economists as too slow to cut rates during the Great Recession and then too quick to raise them afterward, as the bank did twice earlier this year. Draghis actions over the past ve weeks are seen as a sign of both a more pragmatic approach and of Europes deteriorating nancial condition. Aside from the rate cut, the ECB announced other measures intended to stimulate lending and investing and bolster Europes nancial system: It said banks could tap unlimited amounts of credit for up to 36 months and that it would loosen rules on collateral for these loans by accepting lower-rated mortgages and bank loans. It also reduced the amounts banks must hold in reserve with the ECB, helping them bolster their nances.

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research. With more frequent service along El Camino Real, riders will not have a need to plan their trips, Espinosa said. But Pacifica Councilwoman Sue Digre hopes those plans do not come at the expense of coastside riders, who already have limited bus service. Digre is concerned that eliminating the lesser routes will prevent coastsiders from getting to El Camino Real to take the higher volume buses to work or school. Eliminating coastside service is not acceptable, she said yesterday at the workshop. The agencys poorest-performing routes are the 17, 38, 58, 72, 132, 141, 280, 294, 297, 359 and 397. Bus route 17 serves Pacica, Half Moon Bay and Pescadero. Under one scenario SamTrans is considering, route 17 would be combined with route 294, which travels from Pacica down to Half Moon Bay and then east to San Mateo. Keeping the service as it is now may necessitate service reductions in the future since many bus routes are currently underperforming. Focusing investment only on El Camino Real would cause the poor-performing routes to be discontinued or restructured, according to workshop materials the agency provided to

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FRIDAY, DEC. 9 Museum Sidewalk Sale. 80 Chestnut Ave., South San Francisco. Very low prices because items were donated. Parking at museum. If it rains, sale will be canceled. For more information call 583-9227. Carolines Book Sale at Peets Coffee and Tea. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1200 El Camino Real, Belmont. All books are $10. For more information email sseaweed@thebone.net. LEGO Holiday Display. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. The Museum of American Heritage (MOAH), The Bay Area LEGO User Group (BayLUG) and Bay Area LEGO Train Club (BayLTC) are cohosting the 2011 LEGO Holiday display at MOAH. Enjoy a variety of LEGO creations made by members of the club, featuring train layouts and Bay Area landmarks. Continues through Jan 15. Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1. $2. For more information email admin@moah.org. Pacific Art Leagues December Coffee, Art and Chocolate. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pacific Art League, 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Drop in to the League for a late-morning repast and a chance to chat with board President Joy Chase and Executive Director Ric Ambrose. Free. For more information email marketing@pacificartleague.org. Job Seekers at Your Library. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. San Mateo Main Library, 55 W. Third Ave., San Mateo. Volunteers with experience in human resources, coaching and teaching are here to help you in your search for a job. Will be located on the second floor. Free. For more information email egroth@cityofsanmateo.org. La Mariannes Vintage Costume Jewelry Trunk Show. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay. For more information contact judy.webster@ritzcarlton.com. Selby Lane School Book Sale. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Selby Lane School, 170 Selby Lane, Atherton. Selby Lane is hosting the Scholastic Warehouse Book Sale. Almost everything is at least 50 percent off or more from the regular retail price. Books for all ages from preschool to adult. Open to public. For more information visit www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/warehouse. Giving Tree at Hillsdale Shopping Center. 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Macys Center Court, Hillsdale Shopping Center, 60 31st Ave., San Mateo. Hillsdale Shopping Center is teaming up with Samaritan House to collect gift donations for the Giving Tree. The public is encouraged to bring childrens gifts. For more information visit hillsdale.com. Hillsdale High School Music Departments Annual Winter Band and Flute Concert. 7 p.m. Hillsdale High School Little Theater, 3115 Del Monte St., San Mateo. $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, free for kids under high school age. For more information call 759-9063. NDNU presents A Christmas Carol gala performance. 7 p.m. NDNU Theatre, 1500 Ralston Ave., Belmont. A Christmas Carol is based on the story by Charles Dickens. $50 general admission. $25 for children under 12. For more information or to preorder tickets visit www.christmascarolthegift.org. San Mateo High School Instrumental Winter Concert. 7 p.m. Burlingame High School Auditorium, 1 Mangini Way, Burlingame. Suggested donation $5 students, $10 adults. For more information call 432-1176. Menlo Park Chorus Holiday Concert: Welcome Winter. 7:30 p.m. St. Bedes Episcopal Church, 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. The program features classical and popular pieces, with composers ranging from Prokofiev to Frank Loesser. $15 general, $12 senior/student, children under 12 free. For more information call (408) 314-7589. A Christmas Carol. 8 p.m. Coastal Repertory Theater, 1167 Main St., Half Moon Bay. Dickens classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter, miserly man who hates Christmas, with a few twists. Both young thespians from the Coastal Theatre Conservatory childrens theater program and veteran Coastal Rep actors will be preforming. For more information call 726-0998. Meet your Match at Key Dance Party. 8 p.m. to midnight. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame. Ladies will have the locks and the gentlemen get keys which will be your conversation starter when approaching someone new. $15 in advance. $20 at the door. To preorder tickets visit http://MatchYourKey.com. For more information email info@matchyourkey.com. SATURDAY, DEC. 10 Museum Sidewalk Sale. 80 Chestnut Ave., South San Francisco. Very low prices because items were donated. Parking at museum. If it rains, sale will be canceled. For more information call 583-9227. Selby Lane School Book Sale. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Selby Lane School, 170 Selby Lane, Atherton. Once again Selby Lane is hosting the Scholastic Warehouse Book Sale. Almost everything is at least 50 percent off or more from the regular retail price. Books for all ages from preschool to adult. Open to public. For more information visit www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/warehouse. Jerry Rice 17th Annual Toy Drive and Festival and Special Free Celebrity Photo Day. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1426 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame. Drop off a new unwrapped toy. Collected toys will benefit 28 Bay Area childrens charities. Meet 49ers Brent Jones from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Josh Morgan from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. No autographs. For more information call 533-4949. Mt. Carmel Holiday Boutique. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 301 Grand St., Redwood City. Featuring many elegant items such as handmade jewelry, gift baskets, Christmas decorations and more. Free. For more information call 366-6127. Arbor Day at Laureola Park. 10 a.m. to noon. Laureola Park, 503 Old County Road, San Carlos. Participants will help plant six new trees and distribute mulch in and around the newly renovated playground at Laureola Park. Free. For more information call 802-4116. Shauns Shades Launch Party. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lux Eyewear, 1805 El Camino Real No. 100, Palo Alto. Attend the high-end eyewear brands launch party for its debut collection at Lux Eyewear. For more information contact bdealba at bdealba@leaderenterprises.com. Samaritan House Food Distribution. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. North Shoreview Elementary, 1301 Cypress Ave., San Mateo. Help feed more than 600 families. For more information call 523-0820. Family Holiday Concert. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Caada College Main Theatre, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City. Join Redwood Symphony and Maestro Eric Kujawsky as they perform a wide variety of holiday and kids favorites. KPIX Channel 5 reporter Julie Watts will narrate Prokofievs popular Peter and the Wolf. $25 at the door, $20 in advance, $10 for children and students. For more information call 7663509. Affordable books at the Book Nook. Noon to 4 p.m. The Book Nook, 1 Cottage Lane, Twin Pines Park, Belmont. All proceeds benefit the Belmont Library. Paperbacks are $1 or $3. Hardbacks are $2. Childrens books are $.25 and up. For more information call 593-5650. Holiday Craft Day. Noon to 3 p.m. Pacific Art League, 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto. Bring the whole family in for an afternoon of holiday-themed creativity. Well be making marbleized gift wrap paper, Mexican tin ornaments, hand-printed greeting cards and decorated gift boxes. $2 suggested donation. For more information email marketing@pacificartleague.org. NDNU presents A Christmas Carol. 2 p.m. NDNU Theatre, 1500 Ralston Ave., Belmont. A Christmas Carol is based on the story by Charles Dickens. Free. For more information visit www.christmascarolthegift.org. Giving Tree at Hillsdale Shopping Center. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Macys Center Court, Hillsdale Shopping Center, 60 31st Ave., San Mateo. Hillsdale Shopping Center is teaming up with Samaritan House to collect gift donations for the Giving Tree. The public is encouraged to bring childrens gifts. For more information visit hillsdale.com. Molano Twins perform at the Hillsdale Shopping Center. 2 p.m. Nordstrom Court at Hillsdale Mall, 60 31st Ave., San Mateo. Come meet the Molano Twins while they carol at the Hillsdale Shopping Center. For more information visit www.molanotwinsmusic.webs.com. Peninsula Womens Chorus: Sweet Joy. 4 p.m. St. Marks Episcopal Church, Palo Alto. The Peninsula Womens Chorus heralds the sweet joy of this years anniversary, marking 45 years of soulful music-making. $25 general. $10 students with ID. To purchase tickets v i s i t www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1 96768. For more information visit pwchorus.org or call 327-3095. Holiday Festival of Dance A Toy Shop Tale. 5:30 p.m. San Mateo High School Gymnasium, 506 N. Delaware St., San Mateo. More than 500 dancers will perform in the San Mateo Parks and Recreations annual Holiday Festival of Dance. $9 in advance and $10 at the door for ages 13 and over. Free for those ages 12 and under. To purchase tickets or for more information call 522-7448. Dojo Usa Toy Drive. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 731 Kains Ave., San Bruno. Bring one toy to participate. Holiday party, potluck, crafts, prizes, pictures with Santa, raffles and giveaways. For more information call 589-9148. Peninsula Ballet Theatre Nutcracker. 7 p.m. Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City. Peninsula Ballet Theatre has been creating joyous holiday memories for over four decades and this year is no exception. Join us for our new and exciting 2011 Nutcracker ballet adventure. Ticket prices vary from $20 to $50. For more information email bev@peninsulaballet.org. NDNU presents A Christmas Carol. 7:30 p.m. NDNU Theatre, 1500 Ralston Ave., Belmont. A Christmas Carol is based on the story by Charles Dickens. Free. For more information visit www.christmascarolthegift.org. Palo Alto Philharmonic Performs. 8 p.m. Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. The Palo Alto Philharmonic presents a variety of musical offerings in its second orchestra concert of the season. $20 general admission. $17 seniors. $10 students. To preorder tickets or for more information visit www.paphil.org. Blue Blanket Improv Comedy. The Wine Bar, 270 Capistrano Road, No. 22, Half Moon Bay. $10. For more information call 726-0770. Carols Around. 8 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 3149 Waverley St., Palo Alto. Welcome the holiday season with a joyous choral concert, join in the carol sing-a-long tradition and indulge in holiday cookies. $20 in advance. $25 at the door. $10 for student with ID. For more information call 574-6210. A Christmas Carol. 8 p.m. Coastal Repertory Theater, 1167 Main St., Half Moon Bay. Dickens classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter, miserly man who hates Christmas, with a few twists. Both young thespians from the Coastal Theatre Conservatory childrens theater program and veteran Coastal Rep actors will be preforming. For more information call 726-0998. Blue Blanket Improv performs. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Wine Bar, 270 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay. Blue Blanket Improv performs shortform improvisational comedy. $10 at the door. For more information visit www.blueblanketimprov.com. SUNDAY, DEC. 11 Selby Lane School Book Sale. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Selby Lane School, 170 Selby Lane, Atherton. Once again Selby Lane is hosting the Scholastic Warehouse Book Sale. Almost everything is at least 50 percent off or more from the regular retail price. Books for all ages from preschool to adult. Open to public. For more information visit www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/warehouse. For more events visit smdailyjournal.com, click Calendar.

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county. His position didnt require him to do so but he always made a point to show up at the Colma spaghetti feeds and hillside homeowners dinners, she said. Sometimes he would step in front of the audience and members would teasingly boo the man they knew only as the name on their tax bill, she said. But Tissier recalled Bufngton as more than that. I always knew him as a gentleman with a kind smile. I think thats what strikes me most. He was such a tall, handsome but gentle man, Tissier said. He will be sadly missed. Bufngton fully automated the ofce from manual ledgers to computerized systems during his tenure and often served as a trailblazer for other counties and even nations looking to follow suit. Arnott recalled a delegation from China that visited the ofce for a rst-hand view of how Bufngton was changing the tax collection process. He modernized the investment process and a lot of projects happened because of his work, Tissier said. Carole Groom, president of the Board of Supervisors, said the county mourns for Buffington and his family. She expects the board to adjourn its Tuesday

meeting in his memory. At Bufngtons request, his family will hold no services. Bufngton held degrees from the University of California at Berkeley, a real estate brokers license, a teaching credential in industrial engineering and a pilots license. He held management positions with private companies and public entities before joining San Mateo County. He was appointed treasurer-tax collector in June 1986 and elected in 1990. He was continuously re-elected until his retirement and served as past president of the California Association of Tax Collectors and Treasurers. During his last term, Bufngtons investment strategies were questioned after the Lehman Brothers September 2008 bankruptcy drew $150 million from the county investment pool. Some pool participants also claimed the county did not keep them properly updated leading up to the bankruptcy. Consultants hired by the county after the loss concluded Bufngtons ofce did nothing wrong because it adhered to the investment policy currently in place. A group of affected school districts sued Bufngton and San Mateo County but a judge recently ruled they are immune. The districts are expected to appeal the dismissal.
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diabetes, rabies, hemophilia, blood transfusions, rattlesnake bites and arthritis. Between October and December 2009, Kaiser Permanente identied patients who received vaccines or TB skins tests between November 2006 and 2009, said Frank Beirne, senior vice president and area manager for the hospital. The patients were given re-vaccinations or retests at no charge if they chose and Beirne said Kaiser expressed its sincere apologies to our patients for any concern or inconvenience this may have caused. Following the discovery, the hospital replaced the vaccine stock and installed a manual temperature monitoring system, according to its response to the CDPH. All medication refrigerators were reviewed

and all pharmacy staff were retrained on proper storage methods. No other problems were uncovered. The administrative penalty is a rst for the hospital and is one of 14 California facilities assessed nes for noncompliance issues that put patients at risk of serious injury or death, according to CDPH. The nes, which ranged from $25,000 to $100,000, totaled $850,000 between all the penalized hospitals. The other facilities were in Fresno, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Solano and Ventura counties. Half of the nes involved incidents in which patients had objects left inside them after operations and had to undergo additional surgery. Others involved wrongly administered medications, like Kaiser Foundation Hospital South San Francisco.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247665 The following person is doing business as: Ted Salon, 236 E 3rd Ave., SAN MATEO, CA 94401 is hereby registered by the following owner: Thanh Vu, 1671 Honeysuckle Dr., San Jose, CA 95122. The business is conducted by a Husband and Wife. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Thanh Vu / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/16/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/18/11, 11/25/11, 12/02/11, 12/09/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247597 The following person is doing business as: The B. Fit Clinic, 611 S. B St., San Mateo, CA 94401 is hereby registered by the following owner: Shane Boley, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Shane Boley / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/14/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/18/11, 11/25/11, 12/02/11, 12/09/11).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247259 The following persons are doing business as: Sean Trans Services, 4 Santa Elena Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015 is hereby registered by the following owners: Brenda A. Coldma De La Cruz & Dershing De La Cruz, same address. The business is conducted by Husband & Wife. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Brenda A. C. De La Cruz / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 10/19/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/18/11, 11/25/11, 12/02/11, 12/09/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247422 The following person is doing business as: Face & Body Wellness, 720 El Camin Real, #300, Belmont, CA 94002 is hereby registered by the following owner: Corey Gillian Wong, 709 Hiller Street, Belmont, CA 94002. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Corey Gillian Wong / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 10/31/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/18/11, 11/25/11, 12/02/11, 12/09/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247682 The following person is doing business as: Framework Economics, 2111 Cipriani Blvd, Belmont, CA 94002 is hereby registered by the following owner: Framework Economics, Inc., CA The business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 10/19/11. /s/ Adam Wantz / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/17/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/18/11, 11/25/11, 12/02/11, 12/09/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247842 The following persons are doing business as: C & E Electric, 2 West Fifth Ave #400, San Mateo CA 94402 is hereby registered by the following owners: Carlos Garcia, 1123 Farragut Blvd, FOSTER CITY, CA 94404. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Carlos Garcia / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/30/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/02/11, 12/09/11, 12/16/11, 12/23/11).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247833 The following persons are doing business as: Coldwell Banker Commercial, 1575 Bayshore Hwy Suite 100, BURLINGAME, CA 94010 is hereby registered by the following owners: Westbay Commercial Real Estate Group Inc., CA. The business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 2/10/04 /s/ Andrew Peceimer / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/30/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/02/11, 12/09/11, 12/16/11, 12/23/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247798 The following persons are doing business as: Ambidexter Editorial, 340 Nova Ln, MENLO PARK, CA 94025 is hereby registered by the following owners: Amanda Bower, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Amanda Bower / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/29/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/02/11, 12/09/11, 12/16/11, 12/23/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247851 The following persons are doing business as: Wehmeyer Design, 1801 Adeline Drive, BURLINGAME, CA 94010 is hereby registered by the following owners: Robert Wehmeyer Design, Inc., CA. The business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Robert Wehmeyer / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/29/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/02/11, 12/09/11, 12/16/11, 12/23/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247850 The following persons are doing business as: Wehmeyer Custom Homes, 1801 Adeline Drive, BURLINGAME, CA 94010 is hereby registered by the following owners: B.C. Wehmeyer Construction, Inc., CA. The business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on /s/ Robert Wehmeyer / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/1/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/02/11, 12/09/11, 12/16/11, 12/23/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247942 The following person is doing business as: Sunshine Tranportation, 310 Larkspur Dr., EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303 is hereby registered by the following owner:Sarishma Maharaj, 310 Larkspur Dr., EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on . /s/ Sarishmp Maharaj / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 12/06/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/09/11, 12/16/11, 12/23/11, 12/30/11).

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TUTORING
Spanish, French, Italian
Certificated Local Teacher All Ages!

CAREGIVERS Were a top, full-service provider of home care, in need of your experienced, committed care for seniors. Prefer CNAs/HHAs with car, clean driving record, and great references. Good pay and benefits Call for Greg at (650) 556-9906
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HOME CARE AIDES Multiple shifts to meet your needs. Great pay & benefits, Sign-on bonus, 1yr exp required. Matched Caregivers (650)839-2273, (408)280-7039 or (888)340-2273 SALES/MARKETING INTERNSHIPS The San Mateo Daily Journal is looking for ambitious interns who are eager to jump into the business arena with both feet and hands. Learn the ins and outs of the newspaper and media industries. This position will provide valuable experience for your bright future. Fax resume (650)344-5290 email info@smdailyjournal.com RESTAURANT LINE COOK Grill. Satute. Night Shift 1201 San Carlos Ave. SAN CARLOS, 94070. (650)610-0202

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NEWSPAPER INTERNS JOURNALISM

The Daily Journal is looking for interns to do entry level reporting, research, updates of our ongoing features and interviews. Photo interns also welcome. We expect a commitment of four to eight hours a week for at least four months. The internship is unpaid, but intelligent, aggressive and talented interns have progressed in time into paid correspondents and full-time reporters. College students or recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Newspaper experience is preferred but not necessarily required. Please send a cover letter describing your interest in newspapers, a resume and three recent clips. Before you apply, you should familiarize yourself with our publication. Our Web site: www.smdailyjournal.com. Send your information via e-mail to news@smdailyjournal.com or by regular mail to 800 S. Claremont St #210, San Mateo CA 94402.

Music Lessons
Sales Repairs Rentals

Bronstein Music
363 Grand Ave. So. San Francisco

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247427 The following person is doing business as: Core Equestrian Center, 3639 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028 is hereby registered by the following owner: Christina Christensen, P O Box 205, San Carlos, CA 94070. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 10/01/2011. /s/ Christina Christensen / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/01/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/18/11, 11/25/11, 12/02/11, 12/09/11). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247666 The following persons are doing business as: Expertise Office Furniture Repair & Service, 300 Littlefield St, South San Francisco, CA 94080 is hereby registered by the following owners: Connie Alvarez & Donald Cusack, 463 Holly Ave., So. San Francisco, CA 94080. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 01/13/1995. /s/ Connie Alvarez / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/16/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 11/18/11, 11/25/11, 12/02/11, 12/09/11).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #247792 The following person is doing business as: Seafood Export & Import, 220 Wildwood Dr., South San Francisco, CA 94080 is hereby registered by the following owner: Ronald P. Chandra, same address. The business is conducted by an Individual. The registrants commenced to transact business under the FBN on 11/23/2011. /s/ Ronald P. Chandra / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk on 11/29/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/09/11, 12/16/11, 12/23/11, 12/30/11). STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT of USE of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #246341 The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: H.LYNNE, INC. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in County on 8/22/11. The business was conducted by: H.LYNNE, INC, CA /s/ Heather Banks / This statement was filed with the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder of San Mateo County on 11/30/2011. (Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, 12/2/11, 12/9/11, 12/16/11, 11/23/11).

HELP WANTED

SALES
EVENT MARKETING SALES
Join the Daily Journal Event marketing team as a Sales and Business Development Specialist. Duties include sales and customer service of event sponsorships, partners, exhibitors and more. Interface and interact with local businesses to enlist participants at the Daily Journals ever expanding inventory of community events such as the Senior Showcase, Family Resource Fair, Job Fairs, and more. You will also be part of the project management process. But rst and foremost, we will rely on you for sales and business development. This is one of the fastest areas of the Daily Journal, and we are looking to grow the team. Must have a successful track record of sales and business development.

The Daily Journal seeks two sales professionals for the following positions:
TELEMARKETING/INSIDE SALES
We are looking for a telemarketing whiz, who can cold call without hesitation and close sales over the phone. Experience preferred. Must have superior verbal, phone and written communication skills. Computer prociency is also required. Self-management and strong business intelligence also a must.

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FOUND 11/19, at Bridgepointe Shopping Center, Bed Bath and Beyond bag containing something. Call to describe. Claudia, (650)349-6059 LOST - 2 silver rings and silver watch, May 7th in Burlingame between Park Rd. & Walgreens, Sentimental value. Call Gen @ (650)344-8790 LOST - Small Love Bird, birght green with orange breast. Adeline Dr. & Bernal Ave., Burlingame. Escaped Labor Day weekend. REWARD! (650)343-6922 LOST: Center cap from wheel of Cadillac. Around Christmas time. Chrome with multi-colored Cadillac emblem in center. Small hole near edge for locking device. Belmont or San Carlos area. Joel 650-592-1111.

To apply for either position, please send info to

jerry@smdailyjournal.com or call

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294 Baby Stuff 297 Bicycles
26 MOUNTAIN BIKE, fully suspended, multi gears, foldable. Like new, never ridden. $200. (650)839-1957 BICYCLE - Sundancer Jr., 26, $75. obo (650)676-0732 ROYAL BLUE TrailBlazer Bike 26in. Frame Excellent Cond. Needs Seat, Tires, Rims. $30 650-873-8167

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298 Collectibles
COLLECTIBLES: RUSSELL Baze Bobbleheads Bay Meadows, $10 EA. brand new in original box. (415)612-0156 COLORIZED TERRITORIAL Quarters uncirculated with Holder $15/all, (408)249-3858 JACK TASHNER signed ball $25. Richard (650)834-4926 JOE MONTANA signed authentic retirement book, $39., (650)692-3260 OLYMPUS DIGITAL camera - C-4000, doesnt work, great for parts, has carrying case, $30. (650)347-5104 ORIGINAL SMURF FIGURES - 19791981, 18+ mushroom hut, 1 1/2 x 3 1/2, all $40., (650)518-0813 PRECIOUS MOMENTS vinyl dolls - 16, 3 sets of 2, $35. each set, (650)518-0813 SPORTS CARDS, huge collection, over 20,000 cards, stars, rookies, hall of famers. $100 for all. (650)207-2712

Tundra

Tundra

Tundra

REDMON WICKER baby bassinet $25 OBO Crib Mattress $10 650 678-4398

296 Appliances
BISSELL UPRIGHT vacuum cleaner clear view model $45 650-364-7777 CHOPPERS (4) with instructions $7/all. (650)368-3037 DRYER WHIRLPOOL heavyduty dryer. Almond, Good condtiio. W 29 L35 D26 $100 (650)867-2720 ELECTRIC HEATER - Oil filled electric heater, 1500 watts, $30., (650)504-3621 RADIATOR HEATER, oil filled, electric, 1500 watts $25. (650)504-3621 SHOP VACUUM rigid brand 3.5 horse power 9 gal wet/dry $40. (650)591-2393 SUNBEAM TOASTER -Automatic, excellent condition, $30., (415)346-6038 VACUUM CLEANER excellent condition $45. (650)878-9542 VACUUM CLEANER Oreck-cannister type $40., (650)637-8244 WASHING MACHINE - Maytag, large capacity, $75.,SOLD WHIRLPOOL WASHING MACHINE used but works perfectly, many settings, full size top load, $90., (650)888-0039

298 Collectibles
1982 PRINT "A Tune Off The Top Of My Head" See: http://tinyurl.com/4y38xld 650-204-0587 $75 2 FIGURINES - 1 dancing couple, 1 clown face. both $15. (650)364-0902 49ER REPORT issues '85-'87 $35/all, (650)592-2648 ARMY SHIRT, long sleeves, with pockets. XL $15 each (408)249-3858 BAY MEADOWS (650)345-1111 bag $30.each,

Over the Hedge

Over the Hedge

Over the Hedge

BEANIE BABIES in cases with TY tags attached, good condition. $10 each or 12 for $100. (650) 588-1189 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS - (6) wooden, from Shaws Ice Cream shop, early 1980s, all $25., (650)518-0813 COLLECTIBLE CHRISTMAS TREE STAND with 8 colored lights at base / also have extra lights, $50., (650)593-8880 GAYLORD PERRY 8x10 signed photo $10 (650)692-3260

299 Computers
HP PRINTER Deskjet 970c color printer. Excellent condition. Software & accessories included. $30. 650-574-3865

300 Toys
CLASSIC CAR model by Danbury Mint $99 (650)345-5502 WWII PLASTIC aircraft models $50 (35 total) 650-345-5502

304 Furniture
ARMOIRE CABINET (415)375-1617 $90., Call

304 Furniture
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Oak cabinet with three storage compartments. 78 x 36 x 21 has glass doors and shelf. $75 650-594-1494

304 Furniture
STEREO CABINET walnut w/3 black shelves 16x 22x42. $35, 650-341-5347 STORAGE TABLE light brown lots of storage good cond. $45. (650)867-2720

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302 Antiques
1912 COFFEE Percolator Urn. perfect condition includes electric cord $85. (415)565-6719 ANTIQUE STOOL - Rust color cushion with lions feet, antique, $50.obo, (650)525-1410 CHINA CABINET - Vintage, 6 foot, solid mahogany. $300/obo. (650)867-0379

BASSET LOVE Seat Hide-a-Bed, Beige, Good Cond. Only $30! 650-766-9553 BREAKFAST NOOK DINETTE TABLEsolid oak, 53X66, $29., (650)583-8069 BREAKFAST NOOK DINETTE TABLEsolid oak, 53X66, $29., (650)583-8069 BUNK STYLE Bed elevated bed approx 36 in high w/play/storage under. nice color. $75. 650 591 6283 CAST AND metal headboard and footboard. white with brass bars, Queen size $95 650-588-7005 CHANDELIER WITH 5 lights/ candelabre base with glass shades $20. (650)504-3621 CHILDREN BR - Wardrobe with shelf. bookcase and shelving. attractive colors. $99. (650)591-6283 COFFEE TABLE 62"x32" Oak (Dark Stain) w/ 24" side Table, Leaded Beveled Glass top. - $90. 650-766-9553 COUCH-FREE. OLD world pattern, soft fabric. Some cat scratch damage-not too noticeable. 650-303-6002 DINING ROOM SET - table, four chairs, lighted hutch, $500. all, (650)296-3189 DINING SET glass table with rod iron & 4 blue chairs $100/all. 650-520-7921, 650245-3661 DISPLAY CASE wood & glass 31 x 19 inches $30. (650)873-4030 DRAFTING TABLE 30 x 42' with side tray. excellent cond $75. (650)949-2134 DRAFTING TABLE 30 x 42' with side tray. excellent cond $75. (650)949-2134

CTE

San Mateo County Office of Education

Career Technical Education

FOAM INCLINER for twin bed $40 650-692-1942 FOLDING PICNIC table - 8 x 30, 7 folding, padded chairs, $80. (650)364-0902 FOOT STOOL from Karathi 2' foot long Camel Heads on each end, red & black pad. $50 650 755-8238 HAND MADE portable jewelry display case wood and see through lid $45. 25 x 20 x 4 inches. (650)592-2648. LOUNGE CHAIRS - 2 new, with cover & plastic carring case & headrest, $35. each, (650)592-7483 MATCHED PAIR, brass/carved wood lamps with matching shades, perfect, only $12.50 each, 650-595-3933 MATTRESS TOPPER chrome full size $15., (650)368-3037 MIRROR, NICE, large, 30x54, $25. SSF (650)583-8069 MIRROR/MEDICINE CAB. 3 dr. bevel glass 30X30" $35 (650)342-7933 MIRROR/MEDICINE CABINET 26" $10 (650)342-7933 MIRROR/MEDICINE CABINET 16" X 30" $20 (650)342-7933 16" X

TEA CHEST , Bombay, burgundy, glass top, perfect cond. $35 (650)345-1111 VANITY ETHAN Allen maple w/drawer and liftup mirror like new $95 (650)349-2195

Visit our website:

http://rop-smcoe-rop-ca.schoolloop.com (650) 598-2000
CLASSES START JANUARY 3, 2012 Openings are still available REGISTER TODAY! DALY CITY (699 Serramonte Blvd.) - Daytime Business Office Careers - 9 to 11:30 am Computerized Accounting and QuickBooks - 9 to 11:30 am Insurance Billing and Coding- 9 to 11:15 am Medical Administrative Assistant 12 noon to 2:15 pm BURLINGAME (1800 Rollins Road) - Daytime Business Office Careers - 9 to 11:00 am Computerized Accounting and QuickBooks - 1 to 3:30 pm Dental Assisting- 8:30 am to 1:30 pm Insurance Billing and Coding- 9 to 11:15 am or

LARGE SELECTION of Opera records vinyl 78's 2 to 4 per album $8 to $20 ea. obo, (650)343-4461

306 Housewares
"PRINCESS HOUSE decorator urn "Vase" cream with blue flower 13 inch H $25., (650)868-0436 49ER HELMET party table dip & chip server $35., (650)341-8342 CANDLEHOLDER - Gold, angel on it, tall, purchased from Brueners, originally $100., selling for $30.,(650)867-2720 CEILING FAN multi speed, brown and bronze $45. (650)592-2648 DRIVE MEDICAL design locking elevated toilet seat. New. $45. (650)343-4461 KITCHENAID MIXER - large for bread making, good condition, SOLD! LAMPS - 2 southwestern style lamps with engraved deer. $85 both, obo, (650)343-4461 PERSIAN TEA set for 8. Including spoon, candy dish, and tray. Gold Plated. $100. (650) 867-2720 SALAD SPINNER - Never used, $7.00, (650)525-1410 SHIATSU MASSAGER with instruction booklet $7.00 650 755-8238 SOLID TEAK floor model 16 wine rack with turntable $60. (650)592-7483 SUSHI SET - Blue & white includes 4 of each: chopsticks, plates, chopstick holders, brand new, still in box, $9., (650)755-8238 TOASTER/OVEN WHITE finish barely used $15. 650-358-0421

303 Electronics
21 INCH TV Monitor with DVD $45. Call 650-308-6381 3 SHELF SPEAKERS - 8 OM, $15. each, (650)364-0902 46 MITSUBISHI Projector TV, great condition. $400. (650)261-1541. BIG SONY TV 37" - Excellent Condition Worth $2300 will Sacrifice for only $95., (650)878-9542 FLIP CAMCORDER $50. (650)583-2767 PANASONIC TV 21 inch $25., (650)637-8244 SONY TV fair condition $30 (650)867-2720 TV 25 inch color with remote $25. Sony 12 inch color TV, $10 Excellent condition. (650)520-0619 TV SET Philips 21 inch with remote $40., (650)692-3260 VINTAGE SEARS 8465 aluminum photo tripod + bag. Sturdy! $25 SOLD

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304 Furniture
2 DINETTE Chairs (650)692-3260 both for $29

MODULAR DESK/BOOKCASE/STORAGE unit - Cherry veneer, white laminate, good for home office or teenagers room, $75., (650)888-0039 PAPASAN CHAIRS (2) -with cushions $45. each set, (650)347-8061 ROCKING CHAIR - Traditional, full size Rocking chair. Excellent condition $100., (650)504-3621 SOFA (LIVING room) Large, beige. You pick up $45 obo. 650-692-1942

2 END Tables solid maple '60's era $40/both. (650)670-7545 42" ROUND Oak Table (with 12") leaf. Clean/Great Cond. $40. 650-766-9553.

DRUM TABLE - brown, perfect condition, nice design, with storage, $45., (650)345-1111 END TABLE marble top with drawer with matching table $70/all. (650)520-0619 END TABLES (2)- Cherry finish, still in box, need to assemble, 26L x 21W x 21H, $100. for both, (650)592-2648

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NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California, until 2:00 P.M., on 5 January, 2012 and will, at 2:00 P.M. on that date, be publicly opened and read at the City Hall, in Conference Room "B" for: BURLINGAME GATE/GROVE/VILLAGE SUBDIVISIONS WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 81180-PHASE 2, within the City of Burlingame, San Mateo County, California. Contract documents covering the work may be obtained AT THE OFFICE of ARC, 1100 Industrial Rd, Unit 13, San Carlos, CA 94070 (650-517-1895). ARC charges a non-refundable fee of approximately $115 for Contract Documents. The work shall consist of approximately 3,000 l.f. of 6 and 4,400 l.f. of 8 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) water main, on California Drive, Mills Avenue, Grove Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Laguna Avenue, Juanita Avenue, and Rhinette Avenue, in the Gate/Grove/Village Subdivisions. The work on Lincoln Avenue is priority work, and must be completed within 60 working days of issuance of the notice to proceed. Special Provisions, Specifications and Plans, including minimum wage rates to be paid in compliance with Section 1773.2 of the California Labor Code and related provisions, may be inspected in the office of the City Engineer during normal working hours at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlin-game, California. A prebid meeting will be held at 2:00 P.M., City Hall, Conference Room "B" on 15 December, 2011. This meeting is Optional. The contractor shall possess a Class A license prior to submitting a bid. All work specified in this project, except for Lincoln Avenue work, shall be completed within 150 working days from date of the Notice to Proceed. ______________________________________ Philip Monaghan, P.E. SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER DATE OF POSTING: 5 December, 2011 TIME OF COMPLETION: (150) WORKING DAYS Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, December 5 and 9, 2011.

NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR CRESTMOOR (GLENVIEW) NEIGHBORHOOD RECONSTRUCTION PHASE 1 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Project 10002 B CITY OF SAN BRUNO, CALIFORNIA The City of San Bruno (the City) will receive sealed bids on the proposal forms furnished by the City on or before Wednesday January 4, 2012 at 2:00PM by the Office of the City Clerk, located at 567 El Camino Real, San Bruno, California 94066. The work includes, but is not limited to, furnishing, installing and testing approximately 1,000 lf of 6 and 8 ductile iron water pipelines complete with new valves, fire hydrant assemblies, air relief valves, service connections, cathodic protection, and connections to existing distribution system. The work also includes furnishing, installing, and testing package type pressure reducing valve stations, site improvements, site restoration, and removal and abandonment of existing piping. All work items shall be constructed in accordance with the contract documents and specifications. Bidding Documents contain the full description of the Work. All work under this contract shall be completed within 45 working days from the Notice to Proceed effective date. Engineers Estimate is: $ 625,000. A California Class A contractors license is required to bid on this contract. Joint ventures must secure a joint venture license prior to award of this Contract. MANDATORY PRE-BID SITE CONFERENCE: The City will conduct a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 2:00PM at City Hall 567 El Camino Real. Please RSVP to 650-616-7065. The Pre-Bid Conference is estimated to last approximately one hour. Only those contractors who attend the Pre-Bid Conference will be allowed to submit bids for this project. Bidders may obtain bidding documents starting December 9, 2011 from the Public Services Department, Engineering Division, located at 567 El Camino Real, San Bruno, California 94066, for the cost of seventy five dollars ($75.00), or eighty five dollars ($85.00) if mailed. Call (650) 6167065 for more information. Published in the San Mateo Daily Journal, December 9 and 16, 2011.

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307 Jewelry & Clothing
49ER'S JACKET (650)871-7200 Adult size $50.

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309 Office Equipment
CALCULATOR - (2) heavy duty, tape Casio & Sharp, $30/ea, (650)344-8549 ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER Smith Corona $60. (650)878-9542

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310 Misc. For Sale

7 UNDERBED STORAGE BINS - Vinyl with metal frame, 42 X 18 X 6, zipper closure, $5. ea., (650)364-0902 9 CARRY-ON bags (assorted) - extra large, good condition, $10. each obo, (650)349-6059 AMERICAN HERITAGE books 107 Volumes Dec.'54-March '81 $99/all (650)345-5502 ANGEL WITH lights 12 inches High $12. (650)368-3037 ART BOOKS hard Cover, full color (10) Norman Rockwell and others $10 each 650-364-7777 ARTIFICIAL FICUS Tree 6 ft. life like, full branches. in basket $55. (650)269-3712 BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD hardback books. 4 at $3.00 each or all for $10., Call (650)341-1861 BARBIE BEACH vacation & Barbie princess bride computer games $15 each, (650)367-8949 BATH TOWELS - Used, Full size, white, good quantity, $4. each, a few beach towels, SSF, (650)871-7200 BAY MEADOWS CLOCK 650-619-9932 $10.

310 Misc. For Sale

BOOK - Fighting Aircraft of WWII, Janes, 1000 illustrations, $65., (650)593-8880 BOOK NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NATIONAL AIR MUSEUMS $15 (408)249-3858 BOXES MOVING storage or office assorted sizes 50 cents /each (50 total) 650-347-8061 BQ GILL with Cover 31/2' wide by 3' tall hardly used $49 650 347-9920 BRUGMANSIA TREE large growth and in pot, $50., (650)871-7200 CANDLE HOLDER with angel design, tall, gold, includes candle. Purchased for $100, now $30. (650)345-1111 CHERRY MAPLE Headboard, Footboard only, Full $50. New Maple, Oak cabinet doors $10/ea 650-873-8167 CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, Pine cones, icicle lights, mini lights, wreath rings, $4.00 each 650 341-8342 CRAFTMENS 15 GALLON WET DRYVAC with variable speeds and all the attachments, $40., (650)593-7553 DOOM (3) computer games $15/each 2 total, (650)367-8949 DUFFEL BAGS - 1 Large Duffel Bag ,1 Xtra Lg. Duffel w Wheels, 1 Leather weekender Satchel, $75. (650)871-7211 ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER good condition $50., (650)878-9542 ELVIS PRESLEY poster book $20. (650)692-3260 FLORAL painting, artist signed 14.75x12.75 solid wood frame w/attached wire hanger, $35 (650)347-5104 FRAMED PAINTING - Girl picking daisies, green & white, 22x26, $50., (650)592-2648 GAME "BEAT THE EXPERTS" never used $8., (408)249-3858 GAZEBO SUPPORTS/ Garden Trellis Black Metal Four Supports w/Planter Holders About 10 tall $30. 650-873-8167 GEORGE Magazines, 30, all intact $50/all OBO. (650)574-3229, Foster City GM CODE reader '82-'95 - SOLD! HARLEY DAVIDSON black phone perfect condition $55 650 867-2720 JANET EVANOVICH (4) hardback books $3/each (8) paperback books $1/each 650-341-1861 LARGE BOWL - Hand painted and signed. Shaped like a goose. Blue and white $45 (650)592-2648 LIGHTED CHRISTMAS TREE, 6 Ft Tall with stand, fully lighted, multi colored lights. Pick up Redwood City. $99 650 508-2370, ext. 101 MACINTOSH COMPUTER complete with monitor, works perfectly, only $99, 650-595-3933 MANUAL WHEECHAIRS (2) $75 each. 650-343-1826 MEN'S ASHTON and Hayes leather briefcase new. Burgundy color. $95 obo, (650)343-4461 MIRROR, ETHAN ALLEN - 57-in. high x 21-in. wide, maple frame and floor base, like new, $95., (650)349-2195 MOTORCYCLE JACKET black leather Size 42, $60.obo, (650)290-1960 NATURAL GRAVITY Water System creating Fresh Clear Water for any use $99 650 619-9203 NEW LIVING Yoga Tape for Beginners $8. 650-578-8306 NICHOLAS SPARKS Hardback Books 2 @ $3.00 each. (650)341-1861 PACHIRA PLANT 3ft. H. (Money plant) with decorative Pot $30. (650)592-2648 PERSIAN KLIN CARPET - 66x39, pink and burgandy, good condition, $100., (650)867-2720 PICTORIAL WORLD $80/all (650)345-5502 History Books

310 Misc. For Sale

SONY PROJECTION TV Good condtion, w/ Remote, Black $100 (650)345-1111 STUART WOODS Hardback Books 2 @ $3.00 each. (650)341-1861 TIRE CHAINS - brand new, in box, never used, multiple tire sizes, $25., (650)5941494 TIRE CHAINS - used once includes rubber tighteners plus carrying case. call for corresponding tire size, $20., (650)3455446 TWO GREEN/BLACK Metal Bar Chairs Heavy Style Used For Plant Holders $10 each 650-873-8167 VASE WITH flowers 2 piece good for the Holidays $25 650 867-2720 VERIZON CAR charger, still in sealed factory package, $10, 650-595-3933 VIDEO CENTER 38 inches H 21 inches W still in box $45., (408)249-3858 VINTAGE DENIM, DARK Fabric Large Pieces and Light Denim Bolt, up to $7 a yard 650-873-8167 WALGREENS BRAND Water Pitcher Royal Blue Top 2 Quart New in Box $10 Ea use all brand Filters 650-873-8167 WALKER - never used, $85., (415)239-9063 WALKER. INVACARE 6291-3f, dual release walker. Fixed 3" wheels & glider tips. Adj height for patients 5'3 thru 6'4. Brand new. $50. (650)594-1494 WALKER. INVACARE 6291-3f, dual release walker. Fixed 3" wheels & glider tips. Brand new. $50. (650)594-1494 WEBBER BBQ 18" With starter column & cover excellent condition $50, SOLD

316 Clothes
GENUINE OAKELY Sunglasses, M frame and Plutonite lenses with drawstring bag, $65 650-595-3933 LADIES DOWN jacket light yellow with dark brown lining $35. (650)868-0436 LADIES JACKET size 3x 70% wool 30% nylon never worn $50. (650)592-2648 LADIES ROYAL blue rain coat with zippered flannel plaid liner size 12 RWC $15. (650)868-0436 LANE BRYANT assorted clothing. Sizes 2x-3x. 22-23, $5-$10/ea., brand new with tags. (650)290-1960 MANS SUEDE-LIKE jacket, New, XXLg. $25. 650 871-7211 MEN'S SUIT almost new $25. 650-573-6981 MENS CASUAL Dress slacks 2 pairs khaki 34Wx32L, 36Wx32L 2 pairs black 32WX32L, 34Wx30L $35 (650)347-5104 Brown.

BEADS, - Handmade in Greece. Many colors, shapes, sizes Full Jewely tray, over 100 pieces, $30., (650)595-4617 BRACELET - Ladies authentic Murano glass from Italy, vibrant colors, like new, $100., (650)991-2353 Daly City GALLON SIZE bag of costume jewelry various sizes, colors, $80. for bag, (650)589-2893 LADIES GOLD Lame' elbow lengthgloves sz 7.5 $15 New. (650)868-0436

310 Misc. For Sale

10 PLANTS (assorted) for $3.00 each, (650)349-6059 1970 TIFFANY style swag lamp with opaque glass, $59., (650)692-3260 1ST ISSUE of vanity fair 1869 frame caricatures - 19 x 14 of Statesman and Men of the Day, $99.obo, (650)345-5502 2 COLOR framed photo's 24" X 20" World War II Air Craft P-51 Mustang and P-40 Curtis $99. (650)345-5502 2 VINTAGE BEDSPREADS - matching full sz, colonial , beige color, hardly used, orig package, $60/both, (650)347-5104 21 PIECE Punch bowl glass set $95., (650)341-8342 29 BOOKS - Variety of authors, $25., (650)589-2893 3 CRAFT BOOKS - hardcover, over 500 projects, $40., (650)589-2893 30 DISNEY Books $1.00 each 650 368-3037 30 PAPERBACK BOOKS - 4 children titles, several duplicate copies, many other single copies, $12. all, (650)347-5104 4 IN 1 stero unit. CD player broken. $20 650-834-4926 4 WHEEL Nova walker with basket $100 (sells new for over $200) (415) 246-3746 5 CUP electric coffee marker $8.00 650 368-3037 5 PHOTOGRAPHIC civil war books plus 4 volumes of Abraham Lincoln war years books $90 B/O must see 650 345-5502 5 PHOTOGRAPHIC civil war books plus 4 volumes of Abraham Lincoln war years books $90 B/O must see 650 345-5502

308 Tools
CIRCULAR SAW, Craftsman-brand, 10, 4 long x 20 wide. Comes w/ stand - $70. (650)678-1018 CLICKER TORQUE Wrench, 20 - 150 pounds, new with lifetime warranty and case, $39, 650-595-3933 CRAFTSMAN 3/4 horse power 3,450 RPM $60 (650)347-5373 CRAFTSMAN 3/4 horse power 3,450 RPM $60 (650)347-5373 DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power 3,450 RPM $50 (650)347-5373 DAYTON ELECTRIC 1 1/2 horse power 1,725 RPM $60 (650)347-5373 ENGINE ANALYZER & TIMING LITE Sears Penske USA, for older cars, like new, $60., (650)344-8549 leave msg. HAND DRILL $6.00 (415) 333-8540 LAWN MOWER reel type push with height adjustments. Just sharpened $45 650-591-2144 San Carlos TABLE SAW 10", very good condition $85. (650) 787-8219

NANCY'S TAILORING & BOUTIQUE Custom Made & Alterations 889 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA 94070 650-622-9439
NEW BROWN LEATHER JACKET- XL $25., 650-364-0902 NEW NIKE SB Skunks & Freddy Kruegers Various Sizes $100 415-735-6669

BBQ KETTEL Grill, Uniflame 21 $35 (650)347-8061 BBQ SMOKER BBQ Grill, LP Coleman, Alaskan Cookin Machine, cost $140 sell $75. 650-344-8549 BBQ SMOKER, w/propane tank, wheels, shelf, sears model $86 650-344-8549 BEADS - Glass beads for jewelry making, $75. all, (650)676-0732 BOAT ANCHOR - 12lbs Galvanized $10 (650)364-0902 BOOK "LIFETIME" (408)249-3858 WW1 $12.,

ROUGE BOUTIQUE
Retro, Vintage Inspired womens clothing, shoes & accessories. Mens shirts, gift items, fun novelties, yoga wear & much more 414 Main St., HALF MOON BAY, CA (650)726-3626 11-6 Daily 12-5 Sundays. Closed Tuesday

311 Musical Instruments

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

309 Office Equipment

OFFICE LAMP new $7. (650)345-1111

610 Crossword Puzzle

610 Crossword Puzzle

610 Crossword Puzzle

317 Building Materials

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

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle

Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis
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312 Pets & Animals

BIRD CAGE 14x14x8 ecellent condition $25 Daly City, (650)755-9833

318 Sports Equipment

"EVERLAST FOR HER" Machine to help lose weight $40., (650)368-3037 13 ASSORTED GOLF CLUBS- Good Quality $3.50 each. Call (650) 349-6059. BASKETBALL RIM, net & backboard $35/all 650-345-7132 Leave message. DARTBOARD - New, regulation 18 dimeter, Halex brand w/mounting hardware, 6 brass darts, $16., (650)681-7358 GOLF BALLS (325) $65 (650)341-5347 GOLF CLUBS - Complete set of mens golf clubs with bag. Like new, $100., (650)593-7553 MORRELL TODD Richards 75 Snowboard (Good Condition) with Burton Boots (size 6 1/2) - $50. 650-766-9553 TENNIS RACKET oversize with cover and 3 Wilson Balls $25 (650)692-3260 TOBOGGAN CLASSIC all wood 4 seater excellent condition, SOLD! TOTAL GYM PRO - Valuable home fitness equipment, complete body workout, with simplicity & flexibility, easy storage, excellent condition, $98., SOLD WATER SKI'S - Gold cup by AMFA Voit $40., (650)574-4586 YOUTH GOLF Bag great condition with six clubs putter, drivers and accessories $65. 650-358-0421

315 Wanted to Buy GO GREEN! We Buy GOLD You Get The $ Green $
Millbrae Jewelers Est. 1957 400 Broadway - Millbrae

650-697-2685

316 Clothes
3 BAGS of women's clothes - Sizes 912, $30., (650)525-1410 47 MENS shirt, T-shirts, short/ long sleeves. Sleeveless workout polos, casual, dress shirts $93 all. (650)347-5104 49ER SWEATSHIRT with hood size 8 extra large $100 obo. (650)346-9992 BLACK Leather pants Mrs. size made in France size 40 $99. (650)558-1975 BLACK LEATHER tap shoes 9M great condition $99. (650)558-1975 BOOTS - purple leather, size 8, ankle length, $50.obo, (650)592-9141 EUROPEAN STYLE nubek leather ladies winter coat - tan colored with green lapel & hoodie, $100., (650)888-0129

322 Garage Sales

FINO FINO
A Place For Fine Hats Sharon Heights
325 Sharon Heights Drive Menlo Park

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SALE 50% off all COATS & JACKETS
Open Thurs. & Fri 10-2:00 Sat 10-3:00 Episcopal Church 1 South El Camino Real San Mateo 94401

SF GREETING Cards (300 w/envelopes) factory sealed $20. (650)207-2712 SHOWER POOR custom made 48 x 69 $70 (650)692-3260

650-854-8030
315 Wanted to Buy

(650)344-0921

315 Wanted to Buy

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335 Rugs
By Robert W. Harris (c)2011 Tribune Media Services, Inc.

12/09/11

WOOL AREA RUG - Multi-green colors, 5 X 7, $65. obo, (650)290-1960

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Tel:- 408-867-0374 or 408-803-3905 440 Apartments

BELMONT - prime, quiet location, view, 1 bedroom $1495, 2 bedrooms $1850. New carpets, new granite counters, dishwasher, balcony, covered carports, storage, pool, no pets. (650) 592-1271

650-219-9086
335 Garden Equipment
(GALVANIZED planter with boxed liners 94 x 10 x 9. Two available, $20/all, (415)346-6038 BAMBOO poles 6 to 8 Ft, 30. $15/all, (415)346-6038 FLOWER POTS many size (50 pieces) $15/all, (415)346-6038 POTTED PLANTS (7) $5/each 650-207-0897 TABLE - for plant, $25., perfect condition, (650)345-1111

By Appointment Only

625 Classic Cars

DATSUN 72 - 240Z with Chevy 350, automatic, custom, $5800 or trade. (650)588-9196 NISSAN 87 Centura - Two door, manual, stick shift, 150K miles. Clean title, good body, $1,250., (415)505-3908 PLYMOUTH 72 CUDA - Runs and drives good, needs body, interior and paint, $12k obo, serious inquiries only. (650)873-8623

670 Auto Service

MERCEDES BENZ REPAIR Diagnosis, Repair, Maintenance. All MBZ Models Elliott Dan Mercedes Master Certified technician 555 O'Neil Avenue, Belmont 650-593-1300

672 Auto Stereos

452 Condos for Rent

UNFURNISHED CONDO - $1850., 1 bedroom, 1 bath, panoramic view, deck, aek, wall to wall carpet, hardwood floors, parking, excellent transportation, utilities included, (415)215-1755

MONNEY CAR AUDIO

We Sell, Install and Repair All Brands of Car Stereos
iPod & iPhone Wired to Any Car for Music Quieter Car Ride Sound Proof Your Car 31 Years Experience

470 Rooms
HIP HOUSING Non-Profit Home Sharing Program San Mateo County (650)348-6660

Rooms For Rent

Travel Inn, San Carlos

340 Camera & Photo Equip.

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

$49 daily + tax $294-$322 weekly + tax

Clean Quiet Convenient Cable TV, WiFi & Private Bathroom Microwave and Refrigerator 950 El Camino Real San Carlos

(650) 593-3136
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AUTO AUCTION The following repossessed vehicles are being sold by Meriwest Credit Union ---2005 Scion XB #013091, 2006 Nissan 350Z#330046. The following repossessed vehicles are being sold by SafeAmerica Credit Union -2003 Chevrolet Astro #128687, 2002 Mercedes Benz S430 #277082, 2005 BMW 330 CI #L15751. Plus over 100 late model Sport Utilities, Pick Ups, Mini Vans, and luxury cars --INDOORS---Charity donations sold. Sealed bids will be taken from 8am8pm on 12/12/2011 and 8am-5pm on 12/13/2011. Sale held at Forrest Faulknor & Sons Auction Company, 175 Sylvester Road, South San Francisco. For more information please visit our web site at www.ffsons.com.

635 Vans
EMERGENCY LIVING RV. 73 GMC Van, Runs good, $2,850. Will finance, small downpayment. Call for appointments. (650)364-1374 NISSAN 01 Quest - GLE, leather seats, sun roof, TV/DVR equipment. Looks new, $15,500. (650)219-6008

QUALITY COACHWORKS

& Paint Expert Body and Paint Personalized Service

411 Woodside Road, Redwood City 650-280-3119

Autobody

640 Motorcycles/Scooters
BMW 03 F650 GS, $3899 OBO. Call 650-995-0003 HARLEY DAVIDSON 83 Shovelhead special construction, 1340 ccs, Awesome!, $5,950/obo. Rob (415)602-4535.

2001 Middlefield Road Redwood City (650)299-9991

SAN CARLOS AUTO SERVICE & TUNE UP

A Full Service Auto Repair Facility

680 Autos Wanted

CADILAC 93 Sedan $ 4,000 or Trade Good Condition (650)481-5296

645 Boats
BANSHEE SAILBOAT - 13 ft. with extras, $750., (650)343-6563 PLEASURE BOAT, 15ft., 50 horsepower Mercury, $1,300.obo (650)368-2170 PROSPORT 97 - 17 ft. CC 80 Yamaha Pacific, loaded, like new, $9,500 or trade, (650)583-7946.

345 Medical Equipment

SIEMEN GERMAN made Hearing aid, Never used $99., Bobby (415) 239-5651

620 Automobiles

760 El Camino Real San Carlos (650)593-8085 670 Auto Parts

2 SNOW/CABLE chains good condition fits 13-15 inch rims $10/both San Bruno 650-588-1946 CAMPER/TRAILER/TRUCK OUTSIDE backup mirror 8 diameter fixture. $30. 650-588-1946 CARGO COVER, (black) for Acura MDX $75. 415-516-7060 DENALI WHEELS - 17 inches, near new, 265-70-R17, complete fit GMC 6 lug wheels, $400. all, (650)222-2363 FORD 73 Maverick/Mercury GT Comet, Drive Train 302 V8, C4 Auto Trans. Complete, needs assembly, includes radiator and drive line, call for details, $1250., (650)726-9733. HONDA CIVIC FRONT SEAT Gray Color. Excellent Condition $90. San Bruno. 415-999-4947 TRUCK RADIATOR - fits older Ford, never used, $100., (650)504-3621

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CHEVY HHR 08 - Grey, spunky car loaded, even seat warmers, $9,500. (408)807-6529. HONDA 10 ACCORD LX - 4 door sedan, low miles, $19K, (650)573-6981 INFINITI 94 Q45 - Service records included. Black & tan, SOLD! MERCEDES 03 C230K Coupe - 52K miles, $12,000 for more info call (650)576-1285 MERCEDES 05 C-230 66k mi. Sliver, 1 owner, excellent condition, $14,000 obo (650)799-1033 MERCEDES 06 C230 - 6 cylinder, navy blue, 60K miles, 2 year warranty, $18,000, (650)455-7461

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379 Open Houses

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AUTO AUCTION The following repossessed vehicles are being sold by Patelco Credit Union on December 13th, 2011 starting at 8am ---1999 BMW 528 I #Y28577, 2006 Dodge Dakota #523840, 2003 Honda Accord #131915. Sealed bids will be taken starting at 8am on 12/13/2011. Sale held at Forrest Faulknor & Sons Auction Company, 175 Sylvester Road, South San Francisco. For more information please visit our web site at www.ffsons.com.

call (650) 345-0101 254 E. Hillsdale Blvd. San Mateo

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O.K.S RAINGUTTER
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Specializing in: Homes, Apts., Storages Professional, friendly, careful. Peninsulas Personal Mover Commercial/Residential
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Tile

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CRAIGS PAINTING
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for all your electrical needs
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Notices
NOTICE TO READERS: California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license number in their advertising. You can check the status of your licensed contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800321-CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

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Lic# 857741

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Food SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE

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BARRETT INSURANCE
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731 Kains Ave, San Bruno

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Massage Therapy

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ASIAN MASSAGE
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DR. ANNA P. LIVIZ, DDS 324 N. San Mateo Drive, #2 San Mateo 94401

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MITA KAPADIA
Re/Max Star Properties
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(650)556-9888

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$69 Exam/Cleaning
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(Reg. $228.)
New Patients without Insurance Price + Terms of offer are subject to change without notice.

RED CRAWFISH
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401 E. 3rd Ave. @ S. Railroad
San Mateo 94401

Angel Spa
667 El Camino Real, Redwood City

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(650)363-8806
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Jewelers

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GULLIVERS RESTAURANT
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1699 Old Bayshore Blvd. Burlingame

KUPFER JEWELRY We Buy Coins, Jewelry, Watches, Platinum, & Diamonds.

Expert fine watch & jewelry repair. Deal with experts. 1211 Burlingame Ave. Burlingame www.kupferjewelry.com

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1720 El Camino Real #225 Burlingame 94010

1205 Capuchino Ave. Burlingame

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(650)558-1199
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Se habla Espaol
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JACKS RESTAURANT
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REVIV
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TRANQUIL MASSAGE
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(650)574-2087
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National interests clash at climate talks

By Arthur Max
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Around the world

Video shows lost U.S.drone in Iran
WASHINGTON Tehrans capture of a largely intact, top secret U.S. drone, which it displayed on state television, not only lays bare Americas surveillance program over Iran, but it also puts sensitive, advanced technology in hostile hands. A former U.S. ofcial conrmed to the Associated Press that the beige-colored drone featured in the more than two-minute video aired Thursday was indeed an RQ-170 Sentinel that is used for surveillance of Tehrans nuclear facilities. The U.S. military said it lost control of a drone earlier this week. Iranian ofcials quickly claimed their military forces had downed the Sentinel with an electronic attack. But U.S. ofcials on Thursday atly rejected the claim that any cyber or other electronic related activity was responsible for the loss of the drone. The ofcials spoke on condition of anonymity because the drone mission is classied. The video, which showed Iranian ofcials examining the drone, provided the rst real evidence of the Sentinels capture. More important, it revealed the aircraft to be nearly in one piece. That alone conrmed experts contention that the classied aircraft can be programmed to land safely if its communications link is lost.

DURBAN, South Africa As a global climate conference enters the home stretch, its likely that the 194 nations represented will reach some consensus on how to respond to the emissions that are warming the planet. But details on how tough those measures will be remain buried under a sea of competing national interests and economic worries. The talks, due to wrap up Friday or early Saturday, are likely to nalize a massive fund to help poor countries cope with climate change. And indications are strong the conference could end with an agreement to begin the next phase in a battle to control heat-trapping greenhouse gases. But Durban could also be the place where the only treaty that has governed carbon emissions from the industrial world, the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, breaks down, several years before anything is likely to replace it. The slow pace of dealing with the core problem of rising temperatures is dispiriting delegates from small islands on the edge of survival, and from activists impatient with the familiar posturing of climate negotiations. Waiting is going to be a disaster for us, said Samuela Alivereti Saumatua, Fijis environment minister, who said the Pacic island this month relocated its rst coastal village because of climate-related ooding and unseasonable cyclones. We have cyclones now at any time of the year. We have ash oods in the coastal areas. Water supply is being salinated. Food security is going to be a problem. We are desperately looking at how we will deal with the situation, he told reporters.

REUTERS

United Nations Security personnel escorts U.S.youth delegate Abigail Borah,second right, after she disrupted a speech by U.S. Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP17) plenary session in Durban,South Africa.
The conference in this coastal city along the Indian Ocean began Nov. 28. It is the latest meeting to seek incremental steps after attempts were abandoned two years ago to reach a global agreement on reducing carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Much of the debate centered on a demand by industrial countries, led by the European Union, to revise the 20-year-old division of the world into rich and poor nations with two levels of responsibility: Rich countries are legally bound to reduce carbon emissions while developing countries take voluntary actions. This is the main issue. I dont know how its going to be resolved, said Argentine Ambassador Sylvia Merega, who leads the 132-nation group known as G77 and China. ing that prosecutor Steve Wagstaffe had improperly removed at least one black individual from the jury pool for racial discrimination reasons. Wagstaffe, now the elected district attorney, maintains the ruling was incorrect. Ali and Biletnikoff met in 1997 at a San Mateo County drug treatment program in which they were both being treated and later worked as counselors. Alis time at Project 90 was part of his suspended sentence for kidnapping and beating a former girlfriend but Biletnikoffs time was not tied to the criminal justice system. On Feb. 15, 1999, Biletnikoff confronted Ali about his drug relapse at the The EU won an endorsement from an alliance of small islands and the worlds poorest countries about 120 nations altogether for its proposal to start negotiations now on a deal to take effect after 2020. Under the EU proposal, all countries would be equally accountable for their global-warming actions. The EU later announced that Brazil a major power in the developing world also was lining up with its proposal. The European Union has said it will not renew its emissions reduction pledges, which expire in one year, unless all countries agree to launch negotiations on a new treaty that would equally oblige all countries including the worlds two largest polluters the United States and China to control their emissions. Project 90 ofce. Ali allegedly strangled Biletnikoff with his hand and a T-shirt, left her body near the Caada College campus where it was found the following day and headed toward Mexico. He was arrested near the border. Ali admitted the strangulation but his defense called it a heat of passion crime that deserved a conviction of manslaughter rather than murder. In April 2001, after a two-month trial, a jury found him guilty of rst-degree murder. That August, he was sentenced to 55 years to life in prison for murder and another nine years for the previous kidnapping conviction in which the term was suspended.

Gaza official:Israeli airstrike kills one civilian

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Israeli aircraft red missiles at militant facilities in the Gaza Strip early Friday, killing a Palestinian civilian and wounding 25 other people, Gaza ofcials said, as a new round of violence in the area threatened to escalate into a wider confrontation. The airstrikes, conrmed by the Israeli military, followed Israeli air attacks a day earlier that killed two Islamic militants and touched off rocket re from Gaza on southern Israel. The rockets caused no casualties but further ratcheted up frictions. Gaza rescue ofcials said three separate airstrikes took place in Gaza City against training facilities of the militant Hamas group that rules the densely populated seaside territory. One set a nearby house on re, destroying it and killing a 42-year-old civilian man, identied by health ofcial Adham Abu Salmia as Bahajat Zaalan. Seven members of Zaalans family his 65year-old father, wife and ve of his children were wounded, Abu Salmia said.

Afghan pass shows struggle of handover

GULRUDDIN OUTPOST, Afghanistan U.S. forces scored a strategic victory against the Taliban four months ago when they seized a mountain pass that had enabled suicide bombers to make their way from Pakistan to the Afghan capital, Kabul. But as American troops draw down in the war, it will fall on Afghan soldiers and police to hold this dirt road in eastern Afghanistans Taba Kakar mountains. So far, the signs are not encouraging. The district police chief was a drug addict who was red at the end of November only after he punched a U.S. military translator, according to American soldiers. He then sold or stole everything from electronics to teacups, even removing the batteries from the remote control for the heating unit supplied by the Americans.

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year-old Tracey Biletnikoff at a San Mateo drug rehabilitation center. Biletnikoff was the daughter of former Oakland Raider and Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff. Ali has pleaded not guilty once again and remains held without bail. Ali was serving 64 years to life for the murder and a previous kidnapping in 2009 when the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the conviction, rul-

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