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Page 4ÊUÊMay 6, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Parcel tax Measure E defeated Fair theme is ‘99 Supporters say they’ll try again, after narrow loss in mail-ballot election Years Young’ BY GLENN WOHLTMANN say yes and you still come up short.” This year marks the 99th an- With Measure E, Pleasanton’s latest parcel tax Heath and fellow consultant Bryan Godbe, nual Alameda County Fair. Or- measure suffering a narrow defeat Tuesday, sup- president of Godbe Research, told the board in ganizers have planned 17 days porters of the tax are promising the issue won’t January that a tax of $98 would pass, even with of family-centered fun with go away. a margin of error of 4.8%, although Heath said “99” themes including 99 cent Of the 20,610 votes counted, the measure it would require a strong push from the com- Wacky Wednesdays with 99 received 65.16%, or 13,430 votes in favor, vs. munity to get out voters. cent admission before 3 p.m., 34.8%, or 7,180 votes opposing the tax. The push did that. Heath said the turnout was 99-second Bull Rides to win a The measure needed a two-thirds majority, or large for elections of this sort. prize, and 99 cent beers in the 66.6% votes in favor, to pass. The last parcel tax Four of the five school board members and a Grandstands before the second vote, in 2009, received 61.7% favorable votes. number of district staff attended what they origi- race every Thursday. Tanya Ludden, who led the campaign in sup- nally hoped would be a victory party Tuesday There will also be a 99-year- port of the tax, waited until about 8:30 p.m. night. old “meet and greet” special before speaking to the 45 or so people who had Superintendent Parvin Ahmadi noted that a
guest who attended one of the gathered to watch the results. GLENN WOHLTMANN 65% approval rate was better than the last effort very first fairs, and a 99 Kisses “It was certainly not the outcome we were Tanya Ludden, the woman who ran the campaign to pass a parcel tax in the city. Contest with the winner receiv- hoping for,” Ludden told campaign workers. to approve Measure E, gets a hug from her hus- “We just need to keep moving on,” Ahmadi ing $99 for kissing a partner 99 “We did everything we could... you worked so band Tom after the parcel tax measure was de- said. “We’ll work together because kids matter.” times. hard.” feated Tuesday. Board Member Jeff Bowser pointed out that This year’s fair will run June Meanwhile, parcel tax opponent Doug Miller the number of supporters went beyond the 22 to July 10, and will be closed said the defeat was a call for the school board to Tom Ludden, Tanya’s husband. board’s initial objective. Tuesdays. Learn more at www. make some tough choices. Charles Heath of TBWB Strategies said if not “Our goal was to receive 10,000 Yes votes and AlamedaCountyFair.com. “I attribute it to the insistence by the school for the state’s requirement that a tax increase we’ve exceeded that,” Bowser said. board that regardless of other considerations, must receive two-thirds of the vote, the measure Board Member Joan Laursen choked up when Register for 2011 pay raises must continue. I think the residents would have won by a landslide. she spoke to the crowd. took offense to this position,” Miller said. “The frustrating thing is in school parcel “At the end of the day, our schools aren’t going football, cheer Supporters say they’re not done. tax elections, the deck is stacked against you,” to get what we hoped for but we’re still going Registration is open for the “Guess what — Measure F is coming,” said Heath said. “You can get 65% of the people to See PARCEL TAX on Page 8 2011 Pleasanton Junior Football League season, for contact foot- ball and cheerleading for boys and girls in grades 2-8 as well as flag football for boys and girls in grades 2-12. Everyone plays in PJFL; there are no tryouts and no cuts. Contact football registration is $285 and includes a uniform and equipment. Practice begins in early August; games are Saturdays at the Pleasanton Sports Park be- ginning in early September. Flag Football registration is $165 for players in grades 2-8; practice begins the third week of August with games Saturdays at Hart Middle School begin- ning in mid-September. New this year is the High School Flag Football Division for grades 9-12; registration is $100 and includes equipment. PJFL cheerleading is for all skill levels and costs $250-$300, SHERRY WIGGINS which includes a uniform and A capacity crowd of mourners fills Pleasanton’s Veterans Building on Saturday as uniformed soldiers Police Chief Spiller training. Cheerleaders practice and veterans walk down the center aisle to pay their respects to the family of Specialist Jameson Lind- begins in late June. skog, who was killed in action in Afghanistan March 29. to be sworn Registration ends June 2. Go to PJFL.com. Hundreds pay tribute to Pleasanton in Monday Got wine? Career officer has ‘proven track The Tri-Valley Conservancy is record,’ city manager says holding its second annual Liver- GI killed in Afghanistan more Valley wine competition in Veterans hall filled to capacity as family, friends, Capt. David Spiller, who was named Pleasan- June, with entries due May 20. ton’s new police chief by City Manager Nelson All wines to be entered must be fellow soldiers, veterans remember Specialist Lindskog Fialho earlier this week, will be sworn in Mon- made with grapes grown in the day. He succeeds former Chief Mike Fraser, who Livermore Valley AVA (Ameri- BY JEB BING Many, who could not retired last November. can Viticultural Area). Wines A capacity crowd of mourners filled the find seats in the main hall As police chief, Spiller will earn $184,000 an- entered must be available for Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday to of the Veterans Building, nually. purchase, and winemakers are pay tribute to Army Specialist Jameson Lynn stood in the lobby or out- Spiller, 43, joined the Pleasanton force in asked to submit their signature Lindskog, an Army medic who was killed side the building where 2002 and most recently has been a captain in the or best wines; each winery can March 29 in Afghanistan’s Konar Province. the city of Pleasanton had Investigations and Support Services Division, enter a maximum of five. He was the son of Donna Walker of Pleas- placed loudspeakers. A managing all support, investigative, administra- Judging will be done by 16 anton and Curtis Lindskog of Livermore, who large American flag flew tive and communications functions. qualified wine judges at the both remembered their son at the hour-and- from the top of a Liver- Prior to coming to Pleasanton, Spiller served Wine Steward in Pleasanton. a-half-long service. Others who spoke at the more-Pleasanton Fire De- Jameson as a police sergeant in the Mountain View Police For more information and entry service included Specialist Lindskog’s brother partment ladder raised Lindskog Department. He began his career in 1989 as a forms, call the Tri-Valley Con- Ken Nekotani and his sister Mrs. Candace across Main Street, which police officer with the city of San Diego. servancy at 449-8706. Khattab. See LINDSKOG on Page 9 See POLICE CHIEF on Page 9 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 6, 2011ÊU Page 5 NEWS ‘Days of Wine and Roses’ University founder arrested Annual Rose Show at library tomorrow on 33-count federal indictment Everything is coming up roses tomorrow at the library for the Freed on $300,000 bond Pleasanton Rose Show, which is held annually on Mother’s Day BY GLENN WOHLTMANN fraud scheme through which the weekend. A Pleasanton woman, founder defendant accrued millions of dol- The event is dubbed “the peo- of Tri-Valley University, is out of lars and took advantage of others’ ple’s show” because all gardeners federal custody after posting a eagerness to come to the United are encouraged to bring in their $300,000 bond. States,” according to U.S. Attorney homegrown blooms. Exhibitors Susan Xiao-Ping Su, 41, was Melinda Haag. can check in their roses from taken into custody Monday on a Tri-Valley University, which op- 7:30-10 a.m.; categories range 33-count indictment, which in- erated out of a small, two-story of- from different types of roses to cludes money laundering, wire and fice space on Boulder Court is now those that are unidentified. There mail fraud in connection with her closed. It and the two Pleasanton are also categories for a single operation of Tri-Valley University. homes were raided in January by stem rose of any size, any color, Court documents claim Su net- federal officials from ICE. and arrangements of any design ted $3.2 million through the fraud, Federal officials say Su falsely or size. and engaged in multiple money represented her “university” to The Rose Show will be open to laundering transactions to cover the government to unlawfully ob- the public from 1-4 p.m., along the profits. tain and issue F-1 visa-related with wine tasting for $5. The Those documents claim Su documents without regard to the awards ceremony will take place used profits from her scam to students’ academic qualifications at 1:30 p.m. buy five properties, including the or intent to pursue a course of The Rose Show, now spon- two homes in Pleasanton raided study required to maintain a law- sored by Alain Pinel Realtors, by the Immigrations and Cus- Tri-Valley University’s Pleasanton cam- ful immigration status. According began at a Pleasanton bank in toms Enforcement (ICE) division pus was closed in January. to the indictment, Su admitted the 1930s, when Harry Harding of Homeland Security, at 2890 and maintained student aliens in gave his customers rose bush- Victoria Ridge Court and 1371 exchange for tuition and other es to show his appreciation for Germano Way. payments. their patronage. His customers Su allegedly engaged in a two- The F-1 student visa program is PHOTOS COURTESY ALAIN PINEL returned the favor by bringing The Library, which grows its own year scheme to defraud the De- designed to allow foreign nation- back blooms for him in appre- roses, will be the site of the Rose partment of Homeland Security by als who are bona fide students to ciation, inspiring him to start the Show tomorrow. Below, flower ar- “submitting fraudulent documents be admitted to the United States Rose Show. rangements are part of the show. to admit foreign students on stu- on a temporary basis to study at Now Realtors from Alain Pinel dent visas” and “fraudulently issu- an approved school. F-1 students say they have been inspired by Bernal Ave. in Pleasanton. For ing visa-related documents to stu- are admitted for a temporary pe- the past Rose Shows to keep this more information and a complete dent aliens in exchange for ‘tuition riod during which the student is community tradition going. list of rose categories, go to www. and fees,” federal officials say. required to pursue a full course of The library is located at 400 thepleasantonroseshow.com. N The indictment “alleges a visa Susan Xiao-Ping Su study at an approved school. N
ANNOUNCING THE READY SET RECYCLE CONTEST Alameda County residents: You can now win cash and prizes for putting recyclables and compostables in the correct bins. Visit www.ReadySetRecycleContest.org for more information, to make a recycling pledge and enter the contest.
Page 6ÊUÊMay 6, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly NEWS Civics team second in the nation Park board OKs plans Top 10 schools compete in congressional hearing rooms on Capitol Hill for Shadow Cliffs BY JEB BING Congressman Jerry McNerney Waterslides to keep running in the short term (D-Pleasanton) met with the Ama- dor Valley High School advanced BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI calls for installing picnic sites on civics team Tuesday on the steps The East Bay Regional Park Dis- the former California Splash site, of the Capitol to praise the stu- trict Board of Directors on Tuesday along with measures to create a dents for their accomplishments in approved the new land use plan more natural landscape in the the 2011 “We the People” national for Shadow Cliffs Regional Recre- areas that were once quarries. competition. ation Area, which calls for improv- The plan is a long-term vision, After three days of simulated ing the overall trail system and to McCarthy noted. congressional hearings that tested the beach area. “What’s good is once we have their knowledge of the U.S. Con- The waterslides will continue the plans in place we can go out stitution and the Bill of Rights, the to operate for now although the and seek funding for a project,” Amador students captured second long-range plan is that they will she said. place at the 24th annual “We the be phased out, said district Park Some parts of the plan are People: The Citizen and the Con- Planner Celia McCarthy. The cur- less expensive to implement, she stitution” national finals last night rent operator, Glenn Kierstead, added, such as the shade pavil- in Washington, D.C. has an agreement that will last ions near the beach. The educa- Maggie L. Walker Governor’s until end of this season, and then tional elements have the backing School for Government and Inter- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO the district will accept new pro- of the Friends of Shadow Cliffs, Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton), in center of group, joins Amador national Studies of Richmond, Va., posals to run the waterslides. which could also seek funding. Valley High School’s advanced civics class Tuesday morning on the steps of the won first place. “Of course the current operator “It depends on who gets in- Capitol. “The ‘We the People’ competition will be welcome to participate in volved and how they advocate for requires hard work, strong commit- of Columbia, and the Northern and then continued into Sunday. that,” McCarthy said. those things,” McCarthy said. ment and dedicated study of our Mariana Islands came to the na- The top 10 schools competed in Since the original 1981 agree- The Park District staff gathered Constitution and Bill of Rights,” Mc- tion’s capital to participate in the actual congressional hearing rooms ment expired several years ago, questions and comments at four Nerney told the class Tuesday. “Once academic competition. on Capitol Hill. the waterslides have been operat- meetings earlier this year plus re- again, students from our community The competition results were This year’s other winners are ing on a year-to-year basis, she ceived several dozen emails and let- rose to the challenge and led the way announced at an awards banquet East Brunswick High School, East explained. Now the district wants ters, which, in some cases, resulted at the nationwide competition.” Monday evening before an audi- Brunswick, N.J, finishing in third a five-year agreement with an op- in revisions to the plan. It was the 10th time that Amador ence of 1,500 students, teachers, place; Vestavia Hills High School, tion for either the operator or the Improvements in the beach topped all other California teams in coordinators, judges and other pro- Vestavia Hills, Ala., fourth place; district to extend it. area, to improve safety and crowd statewide competitions earlier this gram participants. East Grand Rapids High School, The Shadow Cliffs review began control, include re-designing and year and won the honor of repre- During the competition, students Grand Rapids, Mich., fifth; Denver after the California Splash Water remodeling existing aquatics of- senting the state in the national com- demonstrated their knowledge of East High School, Denver, Colo., Park project to expand the wa- fices, storage areas, restrooms and petition. The school fielded teams in the Constitution before simulated sixth; Grant High School, Portland, terslides was dropped, in 2008. changing rooms, and installing the nationals in 1992, 1994, 1996, congressional committees made up Ore., seventh; Northwest Guilford The review resulted in the plan shelters to serve as shade or pro- 2000, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 and of state Supreme Court judges, High School, Greensboro, N.C., finally approved Tuesday, which tection against the rain. N 2009. In 1995, Amador won the constitutional scholars, lawyers, eighth; Maine South High School, national championship. public officials and We the People Park Ridge, Ill., ninth; and Munster We the People civics classes rep- alumni. The first rounds of the High School, Munster, Ind., finish- resenting all 50 states, the District hearings took place last Saturday, ing in tenth place. N
Heritage Association honors St. Mary Street home Five heritage homes to open for museum’s tour The Pleasanton Heritage Asso- ciation has announced that Don and Noel Anger are the recipients of the second annual Pleasanton Architectural Heritage Award for their home on St. Mary Street in Pleasanton’s historic downtown district. Last year the honor went to Teri and John Banholzer a few houses up the street. The Anger home was original- ly built in 1921 for the Hansen Mother’s Day Brunch family, which owned the Hansen- Gieger Dairy. It was purchased by 4VOEBZ .BZ the Angers in 1965 and has been lovingly restored and maintained, RESERVATION TIMES: 10am – 4pm from the vintage wooden windows Advanced Reservations Are Requested to the carport. tage homes or build new homes The carport was considered so that are true to the historic char- $32.95 Adults emblematic of California that World acter of Pleasanton’s downtown $28.95 Seniors War II soldiers would pose for pho- historic district. The award will be $17.95 Kids under 12 tos by its orange tree. The old tennis presented at noon, Saturday, May The Above Pricing is exclusive court in the back yard was home 21, at the Angers’ home, 541 St. of Tax and Gratuity base for Don Anger, who is a retired Mary St. Present this coupon and receive Amador Valley High tennis coach; it The home will be one of five $10 off on parties of 4 or more guests! also served as the training ground open to the public for the Museum The Pleasanton Heritage Association for their children, Jenny and Matt, on Main Heritage Home Tour from announced recently that Don and who went on to become a national 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, May 22. Noel Anger are the recipients of the tennis champion. Participants will begin at the Mu- second annual Pleasanton Architec- The association gives its Heri- seum On Main, 603 Main St., and tural Heritage Award for their home tage Award to homeowners who receive a booklet for the self-guided on St. Mary Street in Pleasanton’s his- 11950 Dublin Canyon Road ~ Pleasanton, CA 94588 preserve and restore existing heri- tour. Cost is $25; call 462-2766. N toric downtown district. 925.847.6000 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 6, 2011ÊU Page 7 NEWS TAKE US ALONG
GLENN WOHLTMANN Cathy Rainey, right, and Emily Newton monitor computer updates from the Alameda County registrar’s office.
ees will be able to choose what PARCEL TAX days during the coming school year Continued from Page 5 they take off on their own. to be there,” Laursen said. “It’s not Contract negotiations for both the result I wanted. ... I really don’t unions will automatically reopen if understand it yet.” the district experiences a reduction Board President Valerie Arkin at- to the Base Revenue Limit that is tributed the loss to three factors. greater than $399. Pre-wedding fun: Kim Spencer includes her Pleasanton Weekly in the excitement at the gates of Buckingham “We have a tax-sensitive com- The district’s website described Palace on the night before the Royal Wedding, April 29. Note the police and American media studios in the munity,” Arkin said. “I think the the tentative agreements as gen- background. “Right after this picture was taken, Prince William returned to the palace after his final rehearsal economic climate (played a part), erating $1.7 million in savings. with Kate Middleton,” reported Kim. and people are just not aware of the Most of the savings, however, are effect on schools.” continuations of cuts in programs The district’s budget was devel- or services and increased class sizes oped without factoring in revenue implemented last year. it might receive from the tax, al- Additionally, putting the mea- though Arkin said more cuts are sure on the ballot cost the district anticipated from the state. between $200,000 and $250,000. The board quietly announced a Parcel tax opponent Miller said tentative agreement last week with it’s time for the board “to develop its unions, which does not include some backbone” and make some teacher furlough days as it did last hard decisions. year. However, the classified em- “I think the school board needs to ployees’ union, the local chapter of immediately enter into negotiations the California School Employee As- with the union to freeze step and col- Give your mom a heavenly experience sociation (CSEA), which represents umn pay raises so they do not have give the gift of relaxation, secretaries, clerks and custodians, to lay off so many teachers,” he said. your mother deserves the best! Voted Best in agreed to furlough days (days off Miller also said the board needs to Northern California with no pay) under its tentative reconsider how it handles layoffs. MOTHER’S DAY agreement with the district. “Why do we have to lay off the A Full Service Day Spa offering GIFT CERTIFICATES The CSEA agreement calls for best teachers versus saving the ones massage, facials, and pampering AVAILABLE five furlough days for 11- and 12- that are the least senior?” he asked. GSPNIFBEUPUPF ONLINE month classified employees and “The school board needs to take a three furlough days for 10-month position against that. Why do some SBZTUSFFUJOQMFBTBOUPOttXXXIFBWFOMZSFNFEJFTOFU and Kid’s Club employees in the of the best teachers get laid off due upcoming year. Classified employ- to seniority-based layoffs?” N Paralyzed Bay Area businessman beats all odds and is now helping others
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LINDSKOG POLICE CHIEF Continued from Page 5 Continued from Page 5 was closed in front of the Veterans Spiller holds a master’s degree in Building during the service. Arts from Saint Mary’s College and The solemn service started received a bachelor’s degree in sci- with tributes to Specialist Lind- ence at the University of San Fran- skog and ended with a long line cisco. He also is a graduate of the of veterans filling the center aisle California Command College and for 20 minutes as they individu- the Senior Management Institute ally said goodbye to their com- for Police at Harvard’s Kennedy rade, whose portrait was posted School of Government. on the stage. Each veteran then “I am committed to sustaining stopped to salute the parents, Pleasanton’s quality of life by en- Mrs. Walker and Curtis Lind- suring the safety of our commu- skog, who sat with their families nity and continuing the depart- in the front row. ment’s collaboration with residents, Remembrances by Specialist the business community, and our Lindskog’s fellow soldier in Af- school district,” Spiller said. ghanistan, First Sergeant Randy “I look forward to working with Wright, and a slide show of fam- the community, our elected offi- ily photos of their son over the cials, the city manager and the fine 23 years of his life left few dry men and women of the Pleasanton eyes in the packed auditorium. SHERRY WIGGINS Police Department,” he added. Born in 1987, Specialist Lind- Army officer presents a flag to Specialist Jameson Lindskog’s mother Donna Spiller and his wife Kathleen skog would have turned 24 years Walker of Pleasanton at the memorial service Saturday. Mrs. Walker’s hus- have a 3-year-old daughter. old on May 25. He was sched- band Matthew is at her side along with Ken Nekotani, brother of Specialist In making the announcement uled to be deployed back to the Lindskog, who was killed in action in Afghanistan March 29. Tuesday morning, Fialho said: U.S. next month and due to be “After a comprehensive search to discharged next year. SHERRY WIGGINS fill this vital position, I am confi- Firefighters from the Livermore- He was one of six “Screaming Lloyd Miles, deputy commanding was a medic assigned to the dent that David Spiller exceeds the Pleasanton Fire Department stand Eagle” soldiers killed by small general of the Army’s I Corps. 101st Airborne unit out of Fort rigorous criteria for the position of in front of a large American flag they arms fire, all of whom were as- Specialist Lindskog attended Campbell, Ky., at the time of his police chief. hoisted onto the end of a raised fire signed to 2nd Battalion, 327th Pleasanton Middle School and death. “He has a strong and positive ladder on Main Street on Saturday Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade his freshman year at Amador He received the Purple Heart, reputation as an open communica- in honor of Army Specialist Jameson Combat Team, 101st Airborne Valley High School. In 2003, he the Bronze Star. Army Commen- tor with a proven track record of Lindskog. The flag was displayed Division (Air Assault). transferred to Orion Academy dation Medal; Army Achievement effective and proactive leadership, in front of the Pleasanton Veterans Among others paying tribute near Moraga, where he graduated Medal; National Defense Service and divergent experience in serving Memorial Building during a service to Specialist Lindskog at Satur- in 2006. From there, he enrolled Medal; Afghanistan Campaign other municipalities.” for Specialist Lindskog day’s memorial service were Con- in the National Holistic Institute Medal; Global War on Terror- An official swearing-in ceremony gressman Jerry McNerney (D- in Emeryville where he became a ism Service Medal; Army Service will be held in the council chamber Pleasanton), Pleasanton Council- licensed massage therapist. Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon at 9 a.m. Monday morning. man Jerry Thorne and Maj. Gen. He enlisted in the Army and and the NATO Medal. N —Jeb Bing
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EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Pleasanton BLINDS ROLLER SHADES Weekly SHADES ROMAN SHADES A majority vote loses out SHUTTERS MOTORIZED BLINDS PUBLISHER in Pleasanton Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 925.989.4734 hank heaven, the 35% of Tuesday’s voters who managed to EDITORIAL quash the Measure E $98 a year parcel tax vote in Pleasan- Editor FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATIONS ton don’t have a similar controlling voice in the rest of our Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 T Managing Editor city’s or the state’s operations or most of us would be heading for Custom window treatments to fi t any budget Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 111 someplace else. That’s all it took to deny more than $2 million Online/Community Editor in desperately needed funds for school children and education Jessica Lipsky, Ext. 229 in our community. The opponents of Measure E, including the Reporter right-wing and Tea Party advocates who spoke against the parcel Glenn Wohltmann, Ext. 121 tax at recent school board meetings, couldn’t find a majority of Editorial Assistant like-minded voters if they had campaigned openly. Yet because Amory Gutierrez, Ext. 221 Terra Bella of California’s peculiar system of “direct democracy” and its two- Contributors Don Colman Family Farm thirds-plus-one vote requirements for tax measures to become Deborah Grossman law, the minority rules. In its current magazine, The Economist Jerri Pantages Long offers a special report on California’s dysfunctional democracy. It Kerry Nally Join Our CSA Today! Joe Ramirez could have substituted the word “Pleasanton,” where two-to-three speakers with loud, demanding voices can scuttle a tax measure ART & PRODUCTION %AT 3EASONALLY s %AT ,OCALLY s %AT /RGANIC s 7HILE 3AVING -ONEY Lead Designer to support our schools or, across First Street, to cause the City Katrina Cannon, Ext. 130 3IGN 5P FOR OUR 3UMMER&ALL #3! s *UNE THROUGH /CTOBER Manager to go back on his handshake agreement with the city Designers &ULL 3HARES WEEKS s 3PLIT 3HARES %VERY OTHER WEEK employees union on an already negotiated contract. Lili Cao, Ext. 120 This citizen legislature is causing chaos with those elected to Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 Visit www.terrabellafamilyfarm.com govern the city and the school board, who are barred from fight- ADVERTISING or Call Farmer Shawn at 925-202-8020 ing back against a barely visible minority that doesn’t like the Account Executives Carol Cano, Ext. 226 job they’re doing but don’t want to seek public office and all the Paul Crawford, Ext. 113 Know Your Farmers burdens that go with it to the job their way. At least Steve Bro- Lorraine Guimaraes, Ext. 234 zosky, who served on both the City Council and the Pleasanton Karen Klein, Ext. 122 school board — and has now turned against the actions of both Real Estate Sales — makes his opposition publicly with well thought-out reasons Andrea Heggelund, Ext. 110 Ad Services for his positions. We’ll give credit, too, to David Miller, a self- Cammie Clark, Ext. 116 PRESCRIPTION proclaimed Tea Party member, whose children attend Pleasanton public schools, and Doug Miller, outgoing head of the Pleasanton BUSINESS Business Associate DRUG ABUSE FORUM post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a spokesman for local Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 veterans, who have been consistent in their public comments, Circulation Director For the Tri-Valley Community demanding a pay freeze or rollback in salaries and benefits for Bob Lampkin, Ext. 141 city and school district employees. Front Office Coordinator Parents & Teens For the most part, there was no organized opposition to the Kathy Martin, Ext. 124 parcel tax and only a few yard signs urging a “No” vote on Mea- HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY sure E. So we don’t know why Measure E failed. Charles Heath of Phone: (925) 600-0840 Fax: (925) 600-9559 TBWB Strategies, a consulting group that was paid $250,000 to Wednesday, May 11, 7-9 pm Editorial e-mail: develop strategy for passing a parcel tax, remarked Tuesday night [email protected] 7106 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton that the measure would have “won by a landslide” if it were not [email protected] in the main auditorium (next to Club Sport) for the state’s requirement that a tax increase must receive two- Display Sales e-mail: thirds of the vote. 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Page 12ÊUÊMay 6, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 6, 2011ÊU Page 12 HEARING Community Pulse SERVICES POLICE BULLETIN & LOG A Sound Approach scene. Debit cards were taken from one, and $10 to Hearing Care POLICE BULLETIN was taken from another, with desks rifled and doors smashed or pried open but little other stolen, the ÃÌÊÃÕÀ>ViÊV«>iÃÊ>VVi«Ìi`] Kenneth D. Billheimer, Au.D. reports said. Õ`}ÃÌÊUÊ ViÃi`Êi>À}Ê`Ê-«iV>ÃÌ VÕ`}ÊiLiÀÃÊvÊÊ* ÞÃV>Ã Jacque Pedraza Businesses burgled on Commerce An April 28 burglary at a home in the 6000 block of ViÃi`Êi>À}Ê`Ê-«iV>ÃÌ Kolb Ranch Road netted the thief a $2,500 MacBook Court computer, according to a police report, which said Two Locations to Serve You the theft occurred between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. The Pleasanton 925-484-3507 Livermore 925-960-0391 Four businesses in the 7000 block of Commerce method of entry was not known. 4460 Black Avenue, Ste. F 1524 Holmes, Ste. D Circle were burglarized overnight between 10:12 Twenty-five shirts worth an estimated $1,112 were www.pleasantonhearingservices.com p.m. April 27 and early April 28 but little was taken, shoplifted from Hollister Company in the Stoneridge according to police reports. An alarm went off on Mall on April 29, a police report said. The theft took Your local professionals, providing high-quality hearing at the first, sending officers and a K-9 unit to the place between 5:15 and 5:30 p.m. health care to the Tri-Valley area since 1986.
POLICE REPORT The Pleasanton Police Department Drug/alcohol violations May 1 made the following information avail- ■ 4:10 a.m. in the 2100 block of able. Under the law, those charged Cascara Court; public drunkenness Theft with offenses are considered innocent ■ 6:35 p.m. in the 6800 block of ■ 2:25 p.m. in the 3100 block of until convicted. Massey Court; DUI Berkshire Court; identity theft WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES ■ 3:42 p.m. in the 1700 block of Planning Commission April 26 April 29 Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. Theft Theft Vandalism Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue ■ 8:29 a.m. in the 4300 block of W. ■ 9:03 a.m. in the 3200 block of W. ■ 9:49 a.m. in the 100 block of Rocky UÊ* 1*ÓÓ]Ê,>Ê- iÞ>Ê>`Ê}ÀÊ- iÞ>]Ê/À>`ÊVÀÊ Ruby Hill Drive; identity theft Lagoon Road; petty theft Creek Place; vandalism, auto burglary Þ>ÃÌVÃÊ>`Ê >ÀÌ>ÊÀÌÃÊ-«ÀÌÊ ÕLÊÊ««V>ÌÊvÀÊ>Ê Vandalism ■ 12:31 p.m. in the 4000 block of Drug/alcohol violations `Ì>Ê1ÃiÊ*iÀÌÊÌÊ«iÀ>ÌiÊ>Ê}Þ>ÃÌVÃÊ>`Ê>ÀÌ>Ê>ÀÌÃÊ ■ 10:48 a.m. in the 100 block of Spring Pimlico Drive; forgery ÃÌÕ`Ê>ÌÊxÎäÊ Õ`iÀÊ ÕÀÌ]Ê-ÕÌiÊ£äÓ° ■ 1:30 a.m. in the 3100 block of Santa Street ■ 5:50 p.m. in the 1300 block of Rita Road; DUI UÊ**£Ç]Ê ÌÞÊvÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊÕÃ}Ê iiÌÊ1«`>Ìi -V«}Ê-iÃÃÊ>`Ê ÌViÊvÊ*Ài«>À>ÌÊvÊ>Ê À>vÌÊ ,ÊvÀÊÌ iÊ ■ 10:49 a.m. at the intersection of Stoneridge Mall Road; grand theft ■ 1:32 a.m. at the intersection of Koll ÕÃ}Ê iiÌÊ1«`>Ìi° Corte de Flores and Paseo Santa Cruz ■ 6:41 p.m. in the 16800 block of Center Parkway and Koll Center Drive; ■ 10 p.m. at the intersection of Stoneridge Mall Road; forgery DUI Youth Commission Fairlands Drive and Gulfstream Street ■ 7:50 p.m. in the 1500 block of ■ 1:38 a.m. in the 1800 block of Santa Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. Auto burglary Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft Rita Road; DUI }iÀLÀi>`Ê*ÀiÃV ]Ê{ÎÎÎÊ >VÊÛiÕi Vandalism ■ 4:35 p.m. in the 1700 block of Santa ■ 2:23 a.m. at the intersection of Main UÊ iVÌÊvÊ >ÀÊ>`Ê6Vi >ÀÊvÀÊ9ÕÌ Ê ÃÃÊÓä£äÓ䣣 Rita Road ■ 7:53 a.m. in the 6000 block of Street and Division Street; public Drug/alcohol violations Sterling Greens Circle drunkenness Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. ■ 12:44 p.m. at the intersection of ■ 9:38 a.m. in the 5900 block of ■ 2:45 a.m. in the 5300 block of Paseo Santa Cruz and Camino Sterling Greens Circle Hopyard Road; DUI Tennis Clubroom, 5801 Valley Avenue Segura; possession of a non-narcotic Prank Calls UÊ,iÛiÜÊvÊ ÃÃÊ iiÌ}Ê-V i`ÕiÊvÀÊÓ䣣 controlled substance ■ 2:54 a.m. in the 5300 block of ■ 1:42 p.m. in the 5100 block of Hopyard Road; public drunkenness The Library Commission meeting scheduled for May 12, 2011, has been ■ 9:24 p.m. at the intersection of Johnson Drive cancelled. The next scheduled commission meeting will be held on July Stoneridge Drive and Rheem Drive; 14, 2011 in the Pleasanton Public Library. DUI May 2 April 30 Theft Theft April 27 ■ 9:14 a.m. in the 1000 block of The above represents a sampling of upcoming meeting items. Theft ■ 1:41 p.m. in the 400 block of Los Rios Serpentine Lane; theft Court; identity theft For complete information, please visit ■ 3:23 p.m. in the 5400 block of Sunol ■ 10:06 a.m. in the 1300 block of Kolln www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/calendar Boulevard; petty theft ■ 9:31 p.m.in the 3000 block of Finnian Way; theft, possession of a controlled Street; identity theft ■ 4:34 p.m. in the 470 block of Willow substance for sale ■ 3:08 p.m. in the 6700 block of Bernal Road; petty theft Burglary Avenue; petty theft ■ 7:10 p.m. in the 3800 block of Vineyard Avenue; identity theft ■ 11:11 p.m. in the 4500 block of ■ 6:56 p.m. in the 1500 block of Are you paying too Rosewood Drive Stoneridge Mall Road; theft ■ 7:34 p.m. in the 1600 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; theft Drug/alcohol violations Burglary much for COBRA? ■ ■ 10 p.m. in the 5800 block of 1:46 a.m. in the 4800 block of ■ 2:33 p.m. in the 7200 block of Moss Hopyard Road; public drunkenness Or do you just need individual, senior, family or Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft Tree Way ■ group health coverage at affordable rates? ■ 10:08 p.m. in the 1100 block of 10:52 p.m. at the intersection of Bernal Avenue and Pleasanton Public drunkenness Call Today to save money! 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Michelle, who’s an avid reader of the Pleasan Weekly, said it was her idea to enter the contest. “I entered two or three years ago, but we n won,” she recalled. “Last year I missed the dead so this year I wanted to make sure to enter.” - They already had the perfect photo, which taken a few months ago at an outdoor restauran San Jose. “My mom is always asking strangers to take our Susan Kendall Landrey Genene and Carolyn Hill ture,” Michelle explained. “It’s a little embarrassin - and Alexis Landrey Alejandra said the resemblance grew between - -
Mallory Lass Molly and Shelly Sheehan Rylee Pitto and Amy Ward - and Kristi Marymee
Page 14ÊUÊMay 6, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly STORY - - Winning looks - - ove and Weekly celebrates Mother’s Day y.” - Contest with its annual lookalike contest - and her daughters as they became older. the gene pool. which one is you,’” Brenda said. “Rachel is exactly my hters: “Sometimes we get accused of being sisters,” she “Our dad is like 6 feet 3,” Michelle said. height and has my mannerisms.” nt in said with a laugh. “When my older one when to Cal The family moved to Pleasanton 22 years ago, “Not only do we look alike and have the same ntest, Poly, it was really comical — a teacher thought I was when Victor was transferred from Southern Califor- mannerisms but we also sound so much alike that total another student.” nia. Now they own Merry Maids franchises along the my husband can’t tell us apart on the phone,” she Both daughters went to Foothill High. Natasha 580 corridor and in Stockton. added. “Makes us laugh.” ndra now works at the Child Day School in San Ramon. Alejandra watched her mother raise seven children Younger daughter Lauren, 11, looks more like her - n the Michelle is attending Las Positas College with an eye on her own. And she said she has thoroughly en- dad, Scott, she noted. toward UC Davis. joyed raising her two. She has these words of advice: Thank you to all the moms and daughters who nton Alejandra, who was named after her mother and “At every age, continue to love your children all their entered this year’s contest: You all look like win- grandmother, said that she somewhat resembles lives and support them unconditionally.” ners to us! The Weekly staff had such fun going never her own mother, mainly because they are both 5 Second place in the lookalike contest, with 268 over all the photos and deciding on the eight fi- dline feet 1 inch tall. But she resembles her daughters votes, goes to Brenda Black and her daughter Ra- nalists, which were posted online for the public to way more. chel. cast their votes. was “Everyone always said I look close to my mother, “We heard about the contest for years and years, The first-place winners will receive a $100 gift cer- - nt in the same shape and same hair,” Michelle said. “My and people told us to enter it,” Brenda said. “Finally tificate to Strizzi’s restaurant; the second-place prize sister and I do look a lot alike — everyone thinks we this year we were on the ball and got it in on time.” is two tickets to the Vine Cinema. N r pic- look like twins.” Rachel, 15, attends Amador Valley High School. ng.” Except Michelle is 5 feet 3 inches, and Natasha is “We were going to a lacrosse game at Amador and n her 5 feet 5, after dad Victor Ahaev added his height to my friend saw us walking and said, ‘I couldn’t tell “We also sound - so much alike that my husband can’t tell us apart on the phone.” - Brenda Black, second place in the Mother- Daughter Lookalike Contest with daughter Rachel - d Baqiyyah and Nadine Bent Brenda and Rachel Black (second place) -
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PLEASANTON’S ONLY BREW-PUB! AMERICAN Voted Reader’s Choice Best 470 Market Place, San Ramon, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010. 277-9600. Featuring a giant 8-foot Daily Eddie Papa’s American Featuring Downtown’s Only Dine in or take out rotisserie chick- projection screen for major sporting Lunch Hangout Premium Well Drinks! en, ribs, prawns, salads and tri tip, events, they also feature 30 beers Specials! 4889 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, or pulled pork sandwiches. Relax on tap and a great grill. Go in for UÊfxÊ7iÊ*ÕÀÊÊ ÛiÀÞÊ/ ÕÀÃ`>ÞÊÕÌÊÈ« 469-6266. Winner of The with a beer or a bottle of wine. the beer, go back for the food. UÊfxÊ >Ê/>ÊÊ ÛiÀÞÊÀ`>ÞÊÕÌÊÈ« Pleasanton Weekly’s Reader Visit www.redsmokegrill.com. More at www.hopyard.com. Choice Awards for “Best American Food Restaurant” and “Best Meal BREWPUB/ALEHOUSE Main Street Brewery Live Music UÊ,i`Ê UÊ->}i under $20,” Eddie Papa’s American Every Fri & Sat Fri, May 6th Sat, May 7th The Hop Yard American 830 Main St., Pleasanton, 462- Reggae Top 40, Pop, R&B Hangout celebrates the regional Alehouse and Grill 8218. Pleasanton’s only BrewPub food and beverage cultures of since 1995. Try one of our 6 {ÈÓnÓ£nÊUÊnÎäÊ >Ê-Ì°ÊUÊÜÜÜ°>ÃÌLÀiÜiÀÞ°V 3015H Hopyard Road, America. Bring the whole family House Beers brewed FRESH Pleasanton, 426-9600. to enjoy iconic dishes from across weekly. Full bar and daily happy Voted Best Watering Hole in the United States, Old World hour! Watch all sports with Pleasanton, The Hop Yard offers Hospitality, and hand crafted artisan friends on our multiple screens. 30 craft beers on tap as well as cocktails. www.eddiepapas.com. We feature a full menu including great food. The full-service menu lunch and dinner specials. To-go BARBECUE includes appetizers, salads and orders are welcome. Facilities Mother’s Day grilled fare that will bring you at Red Smoke Grill available for parties up to 100. back time and again. Banquet Sunday, May 8, 2011, Brunch Menu Live music every Friday and Chef’s Carving Station 4501 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, facilities available. On the web at Saturday. Visit www.mainstreet- Seafood Display 734-0307. Home of the Tri Tip www.hopyard.com. Hot Entrees and Blue, Red Smoke Grill was brewery.com for activities and Breakfast Items From the Wood Burning Brick Oven special events. Spring Salads Antipasto Station JAPANESE CUISINE ITALIAN Artisan Cheese Tray Dessert Display Pastas Trattoria Adults $35.95 s Seniors $31.95 s Children 5 - 12 $16.95 s Ages 4 & Under FREE 405 Main St., Pleasanton, 417- 2010 2009 925 460 0444 • 5121 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton 2222. Pastas Trattoria has an Brunch 10:00 am – 3 pm / Dinner 5-8 Best Sushi/Japanese Restaurant elegant atmosphere and a one-of- 925 838 1320 • 600 Hartz Avenue, Danville Brunch 10:00 am – 3:30 pm / Dinner 5-8 Authentic Japanese a-kind menu. We feature steaks, seafood and our famous pasta, www.fazrestaurants.com Sushi Bar Tempura Teriyaki Sushi U U plus a superb selection of spirits Lunch U Dinner U Catering and fine wines. Reserve our ban- quet facilities for large parties, up Owner Operated Since 1983 to 70 guests. Makoto Sato Open Tues. – Sun. To have your restaurant listed in this din- 925.462.3131 ing directory, please call the Pleasanton 3015-K Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton Weekly Advertising Department at (in the Hopyard Village Shopping Center) (925) 600-0840
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VALLEY CONCERT CHORALE “If Music Clubs Be the Food of Love” performance “THE EUPHORIA OF FINE ITALIAN FOOD.” LIVERMORE AMADOR VALLEY begins at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 21, GARDEN CLUB The next meeting of at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 the Livermore Amador Valley Garden Hopyard Rd. Audience members will 2010 soon hear their stomachs growl as Club is at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 12, Best Italian at Alisal Elementary School, 1454 the Valley Concert Chorale dishes Restaurant 2009 Santa Rita Rd. Linda Chalker Scott up a concert of culinary delights. 3 Years in a Row! from Washington State University, Tickets $20 in advance or $25 at the author of The Informed Gardener door, $10 for high school and col- lege students with ID., children 14 UÊ"«iÊvÀÊ ÕV and co-author of The Garden and Dinner Professors’ Blog, will speak about and under are free. Call 462-4205. “Garden Myths.” Visitors welcome. UÊ >ÌiÀ}Ê-iÀÛVi Visit www.lavgc.org. Events UÊ/>iÊ"ÕÌÊ iÕÊ WRITERS CLUB MEETING Tri-Valley CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION Branch of California Writers Club Pleasanton/Tulancingo Sister PATIO OPEN!! UÊ >µÕiÌÊ, hosts Chris Baty, National Novel Association is having a Cinco de Writers Month, at its monthly Mayo celebration from 2-4 p.m., 3037-G Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton (At Valley Ave in Hopyard Village) meeting from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 Saturday, May 7, at Wayside Park p.m., Saturday, May 21, at the 925-485-4500 at the corner of First and Neal Oasis Grille, 780 Main St. All writ- www.LaViteRestaurant.com streets. Bring your own picnic ers are invited to this luncheon. snacks and enjoy an afternoon Baty, author of “No Plot? No listening to a professional eight- Problem!,” started NaNoWri Mo, person Mariachi Band. The Sister- an annual November challenge to City Association will also introduce Sunday, write a 50,000-word novel from its exchange students for this sum- scratch, in a month’s time. Cost May 8th mer’s program. Call 462-6723. 9[`TQ^_ 0Me $21 for members and $27 for non- 8am - 1pm members. Reserve seats by May 18 DAY AT THE RACES FOR ALL GNON Ask about our Softball /TMY\MSZQ .^aZOT .aRRQ` by calling 484-5924 or emailing (Girls Night Out Networking)is say- [email protected]. ing thank you to its members and Beer Specials >ÀÛi`ÊiÞÊ >i`Ê>ÊUÊEggs Benedict significant others for their support Adults ...... $21 throughout the year with this one- i½ÃÊ-«iV>ÊUÊApple-Walnut Crepes Concerts time event for men and women, /ÀÊ/«ÊUÊ iiÃiÊ ÌâiÃÊUÊBacon & Sausage Seniors 62 Yrs ..$17 ÕÌÀÞÊÊ-Ì>ÀÊ*Ì>ÌiÃÊUÊ/iÝ>ÃÊÀiV Ê/>ÃÌ 7 Consecutive `ÀiÊ£äÊ9ÀÃÊ Handcr afted Fresh Italian Àià Ê-i>Ã>ÊÀÕÌÊEÊ->>`ÃÊ & Under ...... $12 2010 Years! Baked Breakfast Pastries 4 Yrs & Under ..Free Join long-time Pleasanton residents and experience Juice & Coffee, Mimosas & Sparkling Cider Our Families’ Authentic Italian Culinary Heritage PLEASANTON Enjoy family recipes, house made pastas and desserts. (925) 426-9600 Reservations Encouraged 484-0789 A unique downtown experience! 3015-H Hopyard Road 201 Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton www.hopyard.com www.vicsallstar.com Winner of Bon Appétit Best Dessert in October -OTHERS $AY #HAMPAGNE "RUNCH s -AY Sentite L’amore! at Sunol Valley Golf Club from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm House-made Pastas s 5NIQUE $AILY 3PECIALS ,OCAL AND #LASSIC s )TALIAN 7INE ,IST Tired of winter? Come celebrate spring with our Please join us at our most popular event of the year. new menu items. Always fresh, We’ll have a wide variety of buffet items prepared by our Executive Chef always house made, always Italian. that will keep you coming back for more. Adults $32.00* Seniors $28.00* Children (5-12) $13.00* 425-0099 Children 4 and under Free -AIN 3TREET s $OWNTOWN 0LEASANTON Call Soon for Reservations! (925) 862-2408 www.FornoVecchio.com For more details, visit www.sunolvalley.com *Price does not include tax and gratuity
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Open Mother’s Day from 5-9 p.m., Thursday, May 12, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY LIVERMORE VALLEY WINE AUCTION at Pleasanton Satellite Wagering Participating comic book shops The 17 annual Livermore Valley Please join us for an elegant sit-down Facility, 4501 Pleasanton Ave. Cost across North America and around Wine Auction to support local kids $10 for members and $15 for non- the world will give away comic charities will be held at 6 p.m., brunch or a very special dinner. members. Call 487-4748 or visit books free to anyone who comes Saturday, May 7, in the barrel room Brunch 10am-2:30pm www.gnontrivalley.com. into their stores on this one day, at Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, DONATE BLOOD — FIND THE no purchase necessary. The event Tesla Rd., Livermore. Funds raised Dinner 4pm-8pm is from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, at the gala event will feed the hun- HERO IN YOU! Blood Centers of Call for Reservations May 7, at Heroes & Villains Comics, gry, send kids with life-threatening the Pacific donor coach will be 2010 264 Main St. Call 399-5352 or visit diseases to summer camp, and s "ANQUETS s &ULL "AR parked just outside the front door www.heroesvillainscomics.com. provide healthcare via donations s 7EEKEND %NTERTAINMENT from 3-8 p.m., Monday, May 16, "Most Romantic Restaurant" to Open Heart Kitchen, Children’s s (APPY (OURS PM PM at ClubSport, 7090 Johnson Dr. ICE CREAM SOCIAL Learn about Skin Disease Foundation and Donors will receive their choice of the rural production of ice cream ValleyCare Foundation’s Mobile Barone’s Restaurant a gift. The blood donated will be and about the Meadowlark Dairy Health Unit. Cost $225. Call 447- available the following week for from 1-2 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 475 St. John, Pleasanton, Ca. 9463 or visit www.lvwine.org. surgery, transplant patients and at Alviso Adobe Community Park, 426-0987 others in need. Call 463-2822, ext. 3465 Foothill Rd. Then, of course, NARFE LUNCHEON Potential and 570, or visit www.clubsports.com/ enjoy a cold treat! Call 931-3483. active NARFE members are invited pleasanton/upcoming-events. to attend the monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 12 at Emil Villa’s Restaurant, 3064 Pacific Ave., Livermore. The meeting will feature reports from delegates to the recent Federation Convention held in Ontario, Ca. For more informa- tion, call Elaine at 426-7800. PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL RUN The third annual California Peace Officers’ Association Memorial Run honoring those who’ve lost their
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Journey back to the beginning of Workshop is at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Blvd. The Memorial Run’s 10K and School, 1155 Santa Rita Road. a dream that has delighted mil- May 10, at the Senior Center, 5353 5K walk and run courses have small Check in and bra judging at 5:30 lions for decades at a lecture at Sunol Blvd. Call 931-5365 or visit rolling hill trails throughout the p.m. with the walk beginning at Lectures 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 10, at the www.pleasantonseniorcenter.org. scenic park. The kid’s 1-mile fun 7 p.m. Participant fee $200. Visit PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE FORUM Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. No run is laid out on the lawn area. www.trivalleysocks.org. Tri-Valley Community parents charge. Call 931-5365 or visit www. Entry fee is from $15-$35 depend- pleasantonseniorcenter.org. GARAGE SALE FOR THE ANIMALS and teens are invited to hear from Support Groups ing on the race, and includes Valley Humane Society will hold a experts about the prescription drug FINDING MEANING THROUGH LOSS CLUTTERLESS SELF HELP GROUP T-shirt, beverages and a barbecue huge fundraising garage sale from 8 abuse epidemic among teens in our & CHANGE This interactive work- Overwhelmed by clutter? Learn lunch. Additional lunch tickets can a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, May community, signs of abuse, and the shop will engage participants in a how to deal with it by attending be purchased for $10 for adults 21-22, at 3229 Curtis Circle, to psychological, physiological and discussion about how experiencing this support group, which meets and $7 for children. Call 209-795- benefit its building campaign and social effects of addiction, from 7-9 loss can offer many perspectives from 7-8:30 p.m. every Monday 7832 or visit www.active.com. animal care programs. The sale will p.m., Wednesday, May 11, at 7106 on life. Various models of the grief at St. Mary & St. John Coptic PEACE VIGIL Pleasantonians 4 Peace feature a wide variety of gently used Johnson Dr. Call 846-1040. process and activities to discover Orthodox Church, 4300 Mirador is sponsoring a candlelight vigil at 7 furniture, clothing, books, house- hope will be discussed. The work- Dr., Rm. 7. Call 200-1943 or visit p.m., Wednesday, May 11, in front of hold goods and other donated shop is from 10:30-11:30 a.m., www.clutterless.org. the Museum On Main, 603 Main St. items. Call 872-7668 or visit www. Miscellaneous Tuesday, May 10, at the Senior DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR Depression They will reflect on the human and valleyhumane.org. FLIGHT INTERNATIONAL: PASSPORT Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Cost Bipolar Support Alliance, DBSA, TO INDIA monetary costs of the war, honor the VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL SILENT This mini multicultural $1.75 for residents and $2.25 for is a support group for people who veterans who have sacrificed, and non-residents. Call 931-5365 or AUCTION Village High School is fair will have booths presenting the live with depression, bipolar and visualize ways of moving beyond this visit www.pleasantonseniorcenter. holding a Silent Auction and Pasta culture of India. Learn the style of other disabilities. They can help conflict to a more peaceful world. org. Feed from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, May dance, try exotic food, and even get each other navigate the ups and Call Cathe at 462-7495 or email 12, at the school, 4645 Bernal Ave. henna tattoos. The event is free; HISTORY OF PLEASANTON The downs of life! A place where you Matt at [email protected]. Donations from businesses will be donations are welcome to raise Museum on Main will present “The can be yourself and feel safe. The PROFESSIONAL BODY BUILDERS advertised online and in print. They money for supplies in India. Event History of Pleasanton” as the Senior group meets from 7:15-8:45 p.m. FIGURE CHAMPION Ava Cowan are accepting used musical instru- is from 6-9 p.m., Friday, May 20, Center kicks off a three-day celebra- every Wednesday, at St. Claire’s will be available for a meet and ments, sports equipment, kayaks, at Mohr Elementary School, 3300 tion honoring “The Past Times.” Episcopal Church, Classroom 1, greet from 4-7 p.m., Friday, May music lessons, outdoor sports and Dennis Dr. Call 963-1533. Learn what the city was like in the 3350 Hopyard Rd., although it 13, at Iron Horse Nutrition, 4270 exercise classes, knitted items, etc. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ONLINE ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. The free presen- is not affiliated with the church. Rosewood Dr., Ste D. Cowan will Cost is $5 for seniors and delivered BOOK SALE Did you know you could tation is at 10 a.m., Monday, May No charge for meetings. Call 462- offer free autographed photos, to senior housing areas, and $7 for buy books from the Friends of the 9, at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol 6415 or visit www.dbsalliance.org/ professional fitness and nutritional adults. Call 484-2048 for informa- Library at Amazon.com? The Friends Blvd. Call 931-5365 or visit www. pleasanton. advice. Event discounts and sample tion or regarding donations. have a year round magazine and pleasantonseniorcenter.org. giveaways. Call 737-0398 or visit paperback book sale in the library MINI-PHOTO ALBUM WORKSHOP www.ironhorsenutrition.com. and have two major book sales a Bring 8-10 photos that can be Check out Community TRI-VALLEY CHESS TOURNAMENT Health year. To buy books, visit www.ama- cut into 4-inch squares to make Calendar at ART FOR THE HEART zon.com/shops/ptwnfriends or call The Thomas Hart Chess Club and ValleyCare a creative mini-photo album that PleasantonWeekly.com for Carden West School are pleased Health System is hosting an art Nancy Bering at 462-4368. you can take home with you. to sponsor the Tri-Valley’s first therapy for cancer patients with a GARDEN, PATIO DONATIONS NEEDED Great keepsakes for Mother’s Day, a complete listing of events. Chess Tournament, which they local artist offering instruction and The American Cancer Society hope will be an annual event, from assistance to participants to trans- Discovery Shop Furniture Store 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sunday, May late their experience into a work of will be hosting its annual Home 15, at Carden West School, 4576 art. The art will be displayed in the and Garden Event, “Thyme in the Willow Rd., opens to any Tri-Valley lobby of the ValleyCare Regional Garden,” on Friday-Saturday, May student, grades 1-8. The tourna- Cancer Center. The event is from 13-14. It really needs donations of ment is a “Swiss” style tournament, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 7, garden and patio related items. For where players are progressively at ValleyCare Health Library, 5725 pickup, call Monda at 462-7374 or matched up with other players. W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 240. e-mail [email protected]. Cost $7 in advance or $10 at the Register by calling 734-3313. door. Visit www.trivalleychesstour- LAUGHTER FOR YOUR HEALTH nament.eventbrite.com/ or email ValleyCare Health System is host- On Stage [email protected]. ing a free learn at lunch event ‘REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM’ WRITING ABOUT FRIENDS Anne with local author Annette Langer Rebecca, a very creative, willful girl, Marshall Homan, author and local speaking about how laughter can lives with her kind Aunt Jane and historian, whose most recent book is promote healing, from 11:30 a.m.- strict Aunt Miranda, alternately “Vasco’s Livermore, 1910 Portraits 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 10, at charming and horrifying them. From the Hub Saloon,” will be the ValleyCare Health System, 5725 Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on guest speaker at the AAUW meeting W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 240. All May 6, 7, 13, 14; and at 2 p.m. on from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, May 12, registered participants will receive a May 7, 8, 14, 15 at the Firehouse at Lynnewood Methodist Church, free-boxed lunch. Call 734-3313. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. MAY 12TH FROM 4:00PM TO 7:45PM 4444 Black Ave. Her topic will be WOMEN’S HEALTH FAIR In con- Tickets $10-$18 for adults, $6-$12 “Writing About Friends.” Open to junction with Congressman for children and seniors. Call 931- the public. Call 484-3321. Jerry McNerney, in honor of 4848 or visit www.firehousearts.org. National Women’s Health Week, ValleyCare Health System is hold- Film ing a Women’s Health Day from Seniors ‘REVIVING OPHELIA’ Concerned 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, May 7, AFTERNOON DANCE Enjoy music about teen dating abuse? Get the at ValleyCare Medical Center, 5555 and dancing through the decades facts and find out how to apply the W. Las Positas Blvd. As a local with DJ Colin Dickie from 1:30- valuable lessons in the “Reviving hospital, ValleyCare supports the 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, Ophelia” movie to your life. Movie important women in our commu- at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol will be shown free from 7-9 p.m., nity by providing resources and ser- Blvd. No charge for the event. Call Tuesday, May 10, at the Livermore vices to help them take steps to live 931-5365 or visit www.pleasanton- Public Library, 1188 S. Livermore longer, healthier and happier lives. seniorcenter.org. Ave. Melissa Murphy from Tri-Valley Call 373-4560. CLASSIC CAR SHOW The P-Town Haven will provide information Push Rods will have a selection of about local services and resources. Kids & Teens Classic Cars on display from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Monday, May 9, Serving the Tri-Valley for 27 years ATLATL CLUB The Atlatl is a hunting at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Fundraisers tool from the ancient past to help Blvd. The display is in honor of a BRAS FOR THE CAUSE CANCER WALK cast a spear a great distance. Learn three-day celebration of “The Past 463-2150 The sixth annual Bras for the Cause the lore of this archaic tool as you Times.” Call 931-5365 or visit 6155 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 100, Pleasanton breast cancer walk will be held in create your own atlatl, from 2-4 www.pleasantonseniorcenter.org. (at the corner of Stoneridge & Franklin, between Hopyard & I-680) downtown Pleasanton from 5:30- p.m., Saturday, June 4, at Alviso DISNEYLAND, THE BEGINNING 11 p.m., Saturday, May 7. This 10K Adobe Community Park, 3465 Old From a 160-acre orange grove to the Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 6, 2011ÊU Page 19 Living PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY OF NOTE
GLENN WOHLTMANN Sophomore Eric Butler holds up one of the imaginative cakes that was auc- tioned off to raise money for Amador Valley High’s music programs. Boosters bring in big bucks for bands More than 200 past, present and future band parents and sup- porters turned out for Saturday’s American Bandstand fundraiser for Amador Valley High School music programs. The event featured performances by vocal and jazz ensembles, a silent and live auction, dancing and interactive games. Jon Grantham, Amador Valley’s director of bands, gave a talk about the future of band programs. Grantham also brought the ’70s to life with a short dance perfor- mance mimicking John Travolta’s dance in “Saturday Night Fever.” The live auction featured cakes baked by band students, and interactive events included “Heads or Tails” in which contestants had to guess the outcome of a coin flip by placing hands on their heads or their behinds. The Magic of Music evening brought in well over $35,000. The annual event is the major fundraiser for band programs at Amador Valley. Last year, money brought in went toward new uniforms for the Clockwise from left: Director of Bands Jon Grantham marching band, new drums and a new floor for the school’s winter- shows his “Saturday Night Fever” moves, all for a good guard. cause; auctioneer Frank Jakubka encourages the crowd to The Amador band is the largest student activity at the school and is bid higher and higher; Meri McCoy-Thompson, donned in expected to grow to 250 students in the 2011-12 school year. attire from the American Bandstand era, bids on an item.
$10,000 for shelters
The dance production “The Way She Moves,” produced by Pleasanton resident Priya Shankar in the Amador Theater on April 17, raised more than $10,000 to benefit Seva Mandir’s domestic violence shelter in India and the Bay Area’s Tri- Valley Haven. Dances included flamenco and a Rajasthani folk dance the women at the shelter taught Priya during her stay in India. “I have heard so many compliments and posi- tive feedback about the professionalism of the show and the dancing, but also how moving and worthy the particular cause really is,” Shan- kar said. “I’ve been lucky to witness how kind and supportive people around the Bay Area can be in opening their hearts to a cause like this.” She told the dancers, “I hope you will always continue to dance, bringing joy to your audi- ences and giving many women and girls self- esteem, confidence, and happiness by teaching them dance.” Page 20ÊUÊMay 6, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly LIVING OF NOTE
Discover lovely gardens Golden poppies are a vision in Callie’s Country Club and an old pair of loafers find new life as planters at Hummer’s Haven, two gardens on this year’s sixth annual “Hidden Gardens of the Valley Tour,” a fundraiser for Valley Humane Society. The garden tour will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, May 15, rain or shine. It features a self-guided tour of 10 unique and outstanding gardens at private homes in Pleasanton. The tour provides an op- portunity to gain ideas and inspirations for garden designs, fountains, flower and shrub combinations, decks, patios, gazebos, outdoor kitchens — and more. Television personality Buzz Bertolero, the “dirt gardener,” will be on hand at one of the tour locations to chat and an- swer gardening questions. Non-refundable tickets are $35 each and can be purchased online at www.valleyhumane. org and at Valley Humane So- ciety, 3670 Nevada St. in Pleas- anton. Cash, checks, Master- Card and Visa are accepted at Valley Humane Society. Tickets are also available at Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, Livermore; Armstrong Garden Center, 7360 San Ramon Road, Dublin; and the following Pleasanton locations: Murphy’s Paw, 410 Main St.; Towne Center Books, 555 Main St.; The Wine Steward, 641 Main St.; and Western Garden Nursery, 2756 Vineyard Ave. Call Valley Humane Society at 426-8656 or visit www.val- leyhumane.org. OF NOTE
Skating to a medal National Charity League celebrates service
Sixteen members of the Redwood The 42 mother and daughter graduates of the National Char- City Theatre on Ice (RCIT) figure skat- ity League of Pleasanton were joined by family and friends at ing team including Pleasanton teen the Castlewood Country Club recently to celebrate their six Alyssa Rhodes, were crowned the Ju- years of community service. nior Bronze Medalists at the 2011 The Senior Presents event recognized the NCL class of 2011 National Theatre on Ice competition Ticktockers, the daughters, who are completing the six-year held in April in Cape Cod, Mass. The program and have volunteered more than 5,600 hours to 34 team represents the Peninsula Skating organizations in the Tri-Valley. Club. Their Bronze medal program Graduate Sarah Williams received the Senior Service Award titled “Swing” used elements from the for having the highest number of cumulative philanthropic Art aids AIDS awareness song “Zoot Suit Riot,” which reenacted service hours. She volunteered more than 650 hours. Four Foothill High School artists took top places in the fifth annual the heyday of swing clubs in East Los “All of the Ticktockers and their moms have volunteered Don’t Turn Your Back On AIDS, HIV/AIDS High School Awareness Art Angeles during the start of WWII. hundreds of hours while helping others, and every single hour Competition. “This team worked hard to master a that was served made a big difference in the lives of someone Three of the four took first, second and third places, with the fourth really difficult program that blended ad- else within our community,” said Williams. “That is what it is winning the founder’s choice award. vanced skating skills in a theatrical and really all about — helping others.” Matt Beadle won first place with a ceramic bowl with cutouts of hearts entertaining way that included the use of Mothers and daughters join NCL when the girls are in and figures reminiscent of Keith Herrings drawings. props and costumes all designed to tell the seventh grade and stay through their senior year in high Madison Craig took second place with a charcoal and ink piece of a a story within the six-minute time allot- school. This year’s Ticktockers are Rachel Bowers, Sarah person with AIDS looking into a mirror. ment.” said Artistic Director Jodi Porter. Hadley, Aubrey Hahn, Caylee Heller, Alison Hernbroth, Sarah Nils Thornally won third place with an anime-inspired piece of a crying The team will perform May 15 at “Ice Holmgren, Kersten Jaeger, Jessica Johns, Sarah Jupina, Rachel young woman whose face is covered by a red AIDS ribbon. Pop,” a spring Ice show at their home Kinnard, Erica Moran, Lindsay Olenic, Kristin Pedersen, SuWan Oh took home the Founders Choice award for her piece of a training facility, Nazareth Ice Oasis in Alyssa Recupero, Stephanie Ropp, Briana Sorochak, Jenna woman holding a red AIDS ribbon surrounded by gray figures. The piece Redwood City. For more information, Sparks, Caroline Tanonis, Kelsey Williams, Sarah Williams says, “Behind the stigma, there’s a person just like you.” visit www.redwoodcityicetheatre.org and Lauren Woolley. Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 6, 2011ÊU Page 21 Real Estate Accounting/Bookkeeping Mike Fracisco NEED HELP REALTOR® WITH QUICKBOOKS? Fracisco Realty No job too big or too small!!! Residential, Commercial Marketplace Over 23 years experience Pleasanton Weekly & Property Management direct: 925-998-8131 in all aspects of bookkeeping. www.MikeFracisco.com Call Linda 925.918.2233 To advertise in the Marketplace call Karen at 925.600.0840 x122 or email [email protected] DRE#01378428
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BY JEB BING chase Index decreased 12.8% compared with Mortgage applications decreased 5.6% the previous week and was 28.8% lower than from one week earlier, according to data from the same week one year ago. the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly The four week moving average for the sea- Mortgage Applications Survey for the week sonally adjusted market Index is down 2.4%. ending April 22. There was no adjustment The four week moving average is down 0.8% made for Good Friday. for the seasonally adjusted Purchase Index, “Purchase applications fell last week, driven while this average is down 3.2% for the Refi- primarily by a sharp decrease in government nance Index. purchase applications as new, higher FHA The refinance share of mortgage activ- premiums went into effect,” said Michael ity increased to 61.6% of total applications Fratantoni, MBA’s Vice President of Research from 58.5% the previous week. This is the and Economics. “This decrease reverses a highest refinance share of the month. The 20% increase in government purchase appli- adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) share of ac- cations over a four-week period, which was tivity remained unchanged from the previous likely driven by borrowers attempting to beat week at 6.5% of total applications. this deadline.” The average contract interest rate for 30- The Market Composite Index, a measure year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to 4.80% of mortgage loan application volume, de- from 4.83%, with points decreasing to 1.01 creased 5.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis from 1.06 (including the origination fee) for from one week earlier. On an unadjusted 80% loan-to-value (LTV) ratio loans. The ef- basis, the Index decreased 5.6% compared fective rate also decreased from last week. with the previous week. The Refinance Index The average contract interest rate for 15- decreased 0.6% from the previous week. The year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to 4.03% seasonally adjusted Purchase Index decreased from 4.07%, with points decreasing to 0.96 13.6% to its lowest level since Feb. 25, 2011, from 1.02 (including the origination fee) for driven by a 26.6% decrease in government 80% LTV loans. The effective rate also de- purchase applications. The unadjusted Pur- creased from last week. N
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SALES AT A GLANCE Dublin Pleasanton Total sales reported: 10 Total sales reported: 20 Lowest sale reported: $125,000 Lowest sale reported: $250,000 Highest sale reported: $550,500 Highest sale reported: $1,225,000 Average sales reported: $366,150 Average sales reported: $684,025 Livermore San Ramon Total sales reported: 19 Total sales reported: 28 Lowest sale reported: $179,000 Lowest sale reported: $122,500 Highest sale reported: $899,000 Highest sale reported: $1,100,000 Average sales reported: $464,211 Average sales reported: $603,768 Source: California REsource Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 6, 2011ÊU Page 23 Get Instant Mobile Access! Smart Phone QR-Code Reader Required.
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State’s distressed housing HOME SALES This week’s data represents homes sold during 3919 Kral Place D. & L. Jackson to W. Blake for market improves April 2011 $600,000 3524 Milleford Court D. Sanchez to R. & G. Report shows short sales well above last year’s numbers Dublin Srivastava for $1,225,000 7040 Amador Valley Boulevard F. & L. 4411 Newman Place Dompe Trust to N. Wang Cristobal to J. Chen for $419,000 for $508,000 BY JEB BING ■ The median price of homes sold in 3720 Central Parkway C. Pinilla to A. 403 Oak Lane Rideli Limited to J. Dias for The share of distressed homes sold in the state varied dramatically depending Shamshirirad for $320,000 $882,500 March declined from February but was on the property type, with non-distressed 4263 Clarinbridge Circle D. Crandell to 6913 Paseo Santa Cruz SGT Investments to C. unchanged from a year ago, the California properties selling for much higher prices Poperidge Limited for $340,000 Wu for $812,000 Association of Realtors reported this week. than short sales and foreclosures. Price 3245 Dublin Boulevard #232 Gomez Trust to 5043 Rigatti Circle S. Li to K. Somangili for “Consistent with the state as a whole, differences across short sales, REOs and N. & J. Ison for $290,000 $799,000 nearly all the counties for which we have non-distressed properties reflect variances 8362 Ferncliff Court P. Leonard to K. Gee for 473 Sangro Court Dowden Trust to V. & S. data also experienced an improvement in in the condition of the property, with REOs $440,000 Sinha for $951,000 distressed sales,” said CAR President Beth typically being in worse condition than 3420 Finnian Way #406 Toll Dublin Limited to 519 St. John Street Mccaughan Trust to S. L. Peerce. “However, distressed sales in short sales and non-distressed properties. E. Willis for $381,500 Hallock for $580,000 most of the counties were higher than a A seller’s circumstance, such as needing to 7740 Ironwood Drive Federal National 2474 Tapestry Way T. Doan to R. Ramanujalu year ago, as the market continues to work sell under duress, is also a factor. Mortgage to K. Stevens for $375,000 for $685,000 through large numbers of troubled mort- ■ The statewide median price of non- 4596 Mirano Court Sorrento at Dublin Ranch 4159 Torino Court F. Abooameri to G. Dong gages.” distressed properties sold in March was to P. & M. Shastri for $550,500 for $470,000 Distressed housing market data: $386,500, which is $111,800 or 41% high- 4763 Perugia Street Sorrento at Dublin Ranch 3713 Vine Street Indymac Mortgage to Prime ■ The total share of all distressed property er than the short sale median price of to R. Vaidya for $420,500 Growth Holdings for $445,000 types sold statewide declined in March to $274,700 recorded in March, and $181,500 7323 Starward Drive #13 Federal National 1453 Whispering Oak Way V. & J. Sood to M. 51%, down from 56% in February and un- or 88% higher than the March REO median Mortgage to G. & C. Li for $125,000 Lingareddy for $840,000 changed from 51% in March 2010. price of $205,000. ■ Non-distressed sales made up the re- March pending home sales in California Livermore San Ramon maining share at 49% in March, up from rose from February, according to CAR’s 1677 Cascina Court J. & J. Sonner to H. & S. 9085 Alcosta Boulevard #380 US Bank to R. 44% in February but unchanged from 49% pending Home Sales Index (PHSI). The Humphreys for $850,000 Asencios for $160,000 in March 2010. index was 128.7 in March, rising 15.2% 652 Chase Court D. & R. Arnold to K. & K. ■ 3306 Amaryllis Circle E. Ackermann to J. & A. Of the distressed properties sold state- from February’s revised index of 111.7, Caldeira for $370,000 Antony for $483,000 wide, the total share of REO (real estate- based on contracts signed in March. The 873 Debra Street B. King to J. & H. Lettus for 522 Amherst Court M. & E. Stuart to H. Groot owned) sales was 31% in March, down index was down 0.3% from March 2010, $320,000 from 33% in February, and down from when the presence of housing tax credits for $600,000 32% in March 2010. played a strong role in home sales. Pending 5601 Dresslar Circle Miller Trust to D. Sanchez 600 Bali Court M. & J. Needham to P. & R. for $749,000 ■ The statewide share of short sales also home sales are forward-looking indicators Pokorny for $865,000 dropped in March to 20%, down from 23% of future home sales activity, providing 853 El Caminito A. & B. Tabares to M. & O. 9839 Belladonna Drive G. Costello to C. & W. in February but up from 19% in March information on the future direction of the Stowell for $345,000 Thom for $555,000 2010. market. N 5630 Elder Circle K. & J. Carlisle to J. & P. 3071 Bernard Avenue K. Weaver to M. Choy Dinicola for $750,000 for $442,000 1141 Geneva Street M. & P. Anderson to W. & 7229 Briza Loop Bank of New York to A. & P. L. Hawkey for $558,500 Bir for $527,000 662 Heligan Lane #3 Shea Homes to R. & B. 9808 Broadmoor Drive J. Benson to G. & C. Robinson for $481,000 Parra for $480,000 188 Heligan Lane #8 Shea Homes to M. Perrin 2858 Calais Drive JMP Financial to E. & K. Joyce Jones, REALTOR® for $300,000 Ackermann for $599,000 442 Humboldt Way Miller Trust to M. & N. DRE#01348970 2170 Canyon Lakes Drive C. Messerschmitt to Lang for $330,000 K. Sheikh for $617,000 925.398.6706 529 Jackson Avenue Nevins Trust to J. West for 142 Copper Ridge Road Legacy Copper Ridge [email protected] $355,000 to J. Cesana for $325,000 www.joyceandrick.com 1007 Mocho Street B. Young to L. & N. White 459 Donner Way G. & A. Deshpande to D. for $365,000 Bridges for $665,000 540 Mulqueeney Street D. & T. Snyder to D. & 166 Eastridge Drive M. Lorenzo to S. Yoo for PENDING!!! L. Farrell for $380,000 $240,000 4763 Nicol Common #5 A. Davis to P. 308 Fiddle Creek Place D. Holsworth to S. & C. Cottingham for $179,000 Butkovich for $765,000 2471 Rees Circle Deutsche Bank to J. Kozak for 2895 Fountainhead Drive R. Weber to T. $687,000 Brousseau for $301,000 5490 Scenic Avenue D. & T. Grassi to H. & M. 12012 Harcourt Way Mccann Trust to D. Choi Franco for $257,500 for $490,000 1615 Summerhouse Common P. Punsal to J. 1028 Hoskins Lane G. Brown to S. Okui for $400,000 Jeevarathinam for $860,000 850 Tolentino Court J. & B. Roberts to P. & S. 2313 Joree Lane Deutsche Bank to F. Namazi 450 Bonita Parker for $899,000 for $405,000 1336 Tulip Way Mullins Trust to M. Bartee for 2503 Marsh Drive R. Drake to X. Zhong for Expanded single story beauty located Downtown Pleasanton.... $244,000 $710,000 4 bedrooms, 3 updated baths, updated galley kitchen with granite counter- 245 Reflections Drive #25 California Housing tops, stainless appliances, hardwood flooring, stunning stone fireplace in Pleasanton Finance to R. & E. Tan for $122,500 spacious family room, French doors and MORE! Offered at $739,000 872 Abbie Street Helgeson Trust to A. & E. Liu 210 Rio Grande Court Waterfall Victoria Reo for $640,000 to M. & N. Rane for $740,000 3542 Ballantyne Drive C. Chang to V. West Pleasanton Beauty... 3570 Rosincress Drive RWW Properties to L. & COMING SOON Penumuchu for $641,000 K. Donati for $1,100,000 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3625 Bernal Avenue L. & S. Persi to 2001 Sorrelwood Court B. Salter to M. & S. updated kitchen with Bhattacharya Trust for $755,000 Deane for $919,000 granite slab counter, beech 3596 Carlsbad Court F. Marion to Quality 34 Terraced Hills Way FV Reo to A. & N. wood cabinets, stainless Fund Group for $430,000 Madan for $575,000 appliances, tile floor 678 Concord Place C. Barbir to A. & A. Gray for 6090 Tigerside Way Berry Trust to B. Liang for and skylight. Hardwood $250,000 $1,000,000 flooring and neutral carpet 6914 Corte Madrid C. Montalbo to H. Ren for 6108 Tigerside Way M. & H. Cook to Q. Su for $645,000 $1,024,000 throughout, brick fireplace and built-in entertainment center in family room, 7759 Country Lane J. Wedin to J. & L. Davis for 11 Westside Court F. Cezar to H. Wu for side yard access (both sides), Trex decking, professional landscaping, near $896,000 $780,000 freeways, Stoneridge Mall, BART and MORE!! Call for more information. 2771 Huff Drive D. & B. Holling to A. & S. 810 Willow Pond Court Chen Trust to P. Pradhan for $626,000 Madhusudhanan for $556,000
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8019 GOLDEN EAGLE WAY, PLEASANTON 4355 CAMPINIA PLACE, PLEASANTON 2812 GARDEN CREEK CIR, PLEASANTON 4241 GARIBALDI PLACE, PLEASANTON Beautiful large premium 1.08 acre lot in desirable Golden Eagle Estates Gorgeous upgraded single level home on .60 acre premium lot. Located Beautiful Pleasanton single level close to great neighborhood parks & Highly upgraded Kottinger Ranch duet with four bedrooms, 2.5 gated community. Panoramic views! One of a couple of remaining lots. in the desirable Ruby Hill private gated community. Four bedrooms, award winning schools. Open floor plan with three bedrooms, two bathrooms. Remodeled kitchen with granite slab countertops & custom Build your own dream home or plans are approved and ready to start plus private office, three bathrooms, custom gourmet kitchen with updated bathrooms, 1,720 square feet. Excellent condition remodeled backsplash. Completely remodeled bathrooms. Plantation shutters, for a 6,300 sq ft. 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom home with 4 car garage, plans granite countertops. Extensive crown molding & built-ins, Brazilian master bathroom, spacious family room/kitchen area. Hardwood crown molding, hardwood flooring and upgraded carpet. Professionally available for custom rock sculpted pool with waterslide and waterfall, pool cherry flooring, expansive master suite. Professional landscaping flooring, updated fixtures, vaulted ceilings, completely finished garage. landscaped private backyard includes aggregate patio and mature trees. cabana and custom outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, outdoor shower. includes: built-in BBQ, viewing/sitting area, views of surrounding hills Large private rear yard with mature trees and landscaping. 6,264 square Excellent quiet location on private 4014 square foot lot with no rear Community amenities include: pool, tennis courts and access to Augustin & vineyards, covered patio and extensive lawn area. 3 car garage. Ruby foot lot. Convenient to downtown. OFFERED AT $599,500 neighbors. Community amenities include: pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, Hill community amenities: *clubhouse, golf course, swimming pool, Bernal Park. Located adjacent to Castlewood Country Club. Five minutes park and open space. Walk to downtown, Kottinger Park & award win- *tennis courts, large park and greenbelts (*discounted memberships now ning Vintage Hills Elementary. OFFERED AT $599,500 from charming downtown Pleasanton. OFFERED AT $1,000,000 available). Close to several wineries. OFFERED AT $1,449,000 PLEASANTON 900 Main Street Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 6, 2011ÊU Page 27 apr.com
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