U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo; San Carlos Mayor Bob Grassilli; Kitty Lopez, executive director of First 5 San Mateo County; former Foster City mayors Pam Frisella and Bob Fitzgerald at John Kelly’s 90th birthday get-together at Lesley Towers in San Mateo. Kelly is the former executive director and founder of Samaritan House.
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