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Page 2 • July 16, 2021 • Pleasanton Weekly WHAT A WEEK BY JEREMY WALSH A new start with Funk fter more than two of the best practices may years overshadowed have kind of gone to the Aby one big leader- wayside, and I don’t think ship question mark, a new it will take a whole lot of day finally arrived this effort to actually get them month for the Dublin Uni- back to where they need to 738 VINEYARD TERRACE, PLEASANTON fied School District: Long- be,” he said. time San Jose education ad- He also cites strong ex- ministrator Chris Funk took Chris Funk perience with bond project the helm as superintendent. management in San Jose. He is the fourth man to occupy That background will be a necessity DUSD’s head chair, but its first per- in Dublin Unified, whose facilities manent officeholder, since ex-su- program was thrown into disarray perintendent Leslie Boozer and the last year, spurring ongoing debates Board of Trustees abruptly agreed about financial prioritization in light to part ways mid-contract in March of questions about bond funds and 2019. Funk follows Matt Campbell project costs. 5 Bedrooms - 4.5 Bathrooms - 4,183 Sq Ft - 19,809 Sq Ft Lot (three-week “acting”), Dave Marken “I’m looking forward to our Fa- (year-plus “interim” with an acrimo- cilities Master Plan and the audit Magnificent home featuring a resort-like backyard with outdoor nious exit) and Daniel Moirao (one- that will be completed in September, kitchen. Car enthusiasts will love the 7+ car garage and shop. year “interim”). not because I want to look at lay- And he’s well aware of that ing blame. I just want us to do an VOTED BEST REALTOR & REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE IN PLEASANTON incongruity. autopsy and figure out where we can AND BEST REALTOR IN THE EAST BAY IN 2021! “That’s what I look forward to improve so that we solve problems is bringing stability, bringing part- moving forward,” Funk said. nership and co-creating with our “I am committed to making sure Gina Piper unions on what our district looks that we finish the completion of Em- like in the future and how we get erald High School,” he added. “And 925.200.0202 • DRE #01201349 there together,” Funk told me dur- I think once we get Emerald High [email protected] ing a fast-paced but in-depth phone School under our belt, then the anxi- ElationRE.com interview Monday about the key ety, the fear, the anger will dissipate issues facing Dublin Unified at the and people will see how transparent dawn of his tenure. we are moving forward.” Funk comes to the Tri-Valley for With instability in the district, in the first time professionally after a more ways than one, as a dominant long career in his native San Jose, cloud overhead, Funk starts in Dub- including the past nine years as su- lin with an initial three-year term that perintendent of the East Side Union pays $344,500 in the first year. “I’m High School District. The 55-year- also planning on this being my last old will continue to live in San Jose professional gig or at least superinten- with his wife, Leslie; they have two dency, and so I’ve got another seven adult sons. to eight years to work,” he told me. He had actually announced his Only time and record will tell departure from ESUHSD (destina- whether Funk’s tenure will represent 6SDFHΖV/LPLWHG tion unknown) one summer ago. the solidifying force DUSD stake- Funk acknowledged anxiety within holders so desperately desire, but his that district around budget recovery, mindset sounds right at the outset. but he told me, “I actually left in “I see that our staff are our No. %HQHILWLQJ6XQIORZHU+LOO good terms, in good standing ... I 1 assets, and you need to take care chose to leave because I thought the of your assets, you need to nourish -XO\DW30 timing was right.” them, you need to protect them, The opportunity to return to a you need to reward them. Our No. %DQNKHDG7KHDWHU K-12 system was among what drew 1 clients are our students and their Funk to apply in Dublin, as were families, and we have to be receptive -RLQXVLQSHUVRQRUYLUWXDOO\IRUDYLVXDODQGSHUIRUPLQJDUWV its strong student success record, to them, their needs,” Funk said. “I dedicated staff and “a very involved make decisions with what I believe is IXQGUDLVLQJHYHQWVKRZFDVLQJDQGVXSSRUWLQJDGXOWVZLWK community.” truly an equity lens.” LQWHOOHFWXDODQGGHYHORSPHQWDOGLVDELOLWLHV)XQGVUDLVHGVXSSRUW There was no elephant in the room “I do believe in the whole child. I with this new superintendent; he want the child to be safe at all times, WKHPLVVLRQDQGYLVLRQRI6XQIORZHU+LOO knows one of his main tasks is ad- I want us to nourish their mental dressing the employment turnover health, I want to nourish their social Performances by , Short "Inclusion" film by that has plagued Dublin Unified in and emotional learning, I want them .RGL/HH )XWXUHV recent years. to be able to focus in the pathways America's Got Talent Season ([SORUHG)LOP 0HGLD6WXGLR “I think that what’s lacking be- that they love and I want them to be 14 winner, and 5HJLQD6WRRSV students cause there’s been a high turnover ready with a plan when they leave from top to bottom — not only in Dublin to either take on college or VIP reception showcasing DUW Onstage: Thoughts on /LYLQJ teaching positions but particularly to take on their career or whatever SRHWU\ PXVLF by local adults ΖQGHSHQGHQWO\ by an Irby in leadership positions — that some pathway they choose to go.” Q with disabilities Ranch resident About the Cover Live & silent auctions, raffles, games Older than the city of Pleasanton, the Century House on Santa Rita Road is slated for a second facelift roughly 50 years after the historic home was first renovated by volunteers. Photo by Mike Sedlak. Cover design by Paul Llewellyn. VXQIORZHUKLOORUJVKRZFDVH Vol. XXII, Number 25 Pleasanton Weekly • July 16, 2021 • Page 3 Streetwise ASKED AROUND DOWNTOWN PLEASANTON What in the world really fascinates you?

Pamela Schultz Lawyer In a really sad way, I’m fascinated by the near extinction of the vaquita, a very small kind of porpoise that lives only in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. There are only about 15 of them left. They get caught up in the nets of fishermen who are illegally trying to catch a type of very exotic fish that sell for over a thousand 65 Bay Area locations. dollars apiece on the black market. I can’t stop thinking about it.

66 if we count your couch. Pearl Kariakin Administrative assistant In-person or virtual visits at I’m fascinated by technology and how fast it changes and improves our lives, but at the same time, is also so destructive in so many LPSR Pediatrics ways. A perfect example is social media. It’s great to be so connected with others, but at the same, it results in people wasting an extraordinary amount of time.

Erik Kowalewsky Lawyer genpeds.stanfordchildrens.org Micronations, for sure. They are real physical territories, usually very small — like a rock somewhere off of the coast of a country. They are independent little nations that lack legal recognition by world governments. But the people who control them issue their own Father — Daughter coins, flags, postage stamps and other state- related items and take these responsibilities Estate and Trust Law Firm very seriously. Fascinating stuff.

Phillips & Phillips Shalae Mitchell A Professional Corporation Sales associate Definitely food and wine because they bring Practice Areas people together in such a positive way. And especially with regard to the wine, I am • Trust & Estate Planning fascinated by its history and origins. Every • Trust Administration & Probate wine has its own distinct, individual story. James J. Phillips* Katelyn M. Phillips • Conservatorship & Elder Law James J. Phillips & Katelyn M. Phillips 30 Years in the Tri Valley Karin Ward Marketing *Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law Well, as a mom I am fascinated by all of State Bar Board of Legal Specialization the ages and stages of child development. My son is 18 now, and I have been so LL.M. in Taxation fascinated for so many years, watching him develop into the very fine young man he has 4900 Hopyard Rd., Suite 260, Pleasanton • (925) 463-1980 become. www.phillipslaw.us

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Page 4 • July 16, 2021 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Search for missing runner on Ridge Swalwell staffers Several staffing changes are in process this month for U.S. Rep. grips Pleasanton, Bay Area Eric Swalwell’s office. First, Swalwell announced the After days of extensive effort, police had ‘no significant clues’ in man’s disappearance as of noon Wednesday hiring of Yardena Wolf, former vice president of the New York BY JULIA BAUM avid runner. the Pleasanton Police Department Kreycik was last seen at the office of political consulting firm As a fourth day of searching for a Coordinators said in a statement that “no sig- Moller Ranch staging area at around Berger Hirschberg Strategies, as man missing in the Pleasanton hills said so many nificant clues were collected” as of 10:45 a.m. Saturday. His wife re- his new chief of staff after his prior chief of staff, Michael Reed, since Saturday drew to a close, law residents showed late Tuesday afternoon. Blood was ported him missing when he didn’t left for a job as senior adviser enforcement officials announced up to help look found on a rock earlier during the return from an hour-long run that to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi their decision on Tuesday after- for Kreycik on day but testing confirmed it was afternoon on the Pleasanton Ridge. (D-S.F.). noon to scale back the effort. Tuesday morning animal blood. Kreycik’s cellphone was later found Swalwell also promoted his The search for Philip Kreycik, that some were “This was not an easy decision to inside his vehicle parked at Moller district director Mallory De Lauro 37, of Berkeley has gripped the Tri- turned away due Philip Kreycik make, and our focus is to continue Ranch. to become his new district chief Valley and brought out hundreds to reaching “sat- supporting the Kreycik family,” Lt. Ground searches occurred dur- of staff. A member of the con- of locals, eager to offer their time uration for volunteers.” Erik Silacci said. “We thank all of ing the day on Sunday and Mon- gressman’s staff since 2015, De and tackle 9,090 acres of tough Despite expanding the search the search and rescue crews as well day. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Lauro previously worked there as terrain and hazards like poison area 100 meters outside of his as the hundreds of volunteers who Office on Monday night conducted a constituent services representa- tive and manager. oak and rattlesnakes in Pleasanton intended route and their “exhaus- rallied together and remain com- Additionally, Swalwell is work- Ridge Regional Park to find the tive search efforts,” officials from mitted to locating Philip.” See RUNNER on Page 9 ing to hire a new communications director with Natalie Edelstein’s departure June 30 to become deputy communications director Tri-Valley for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D- Wis.). His office hopes to have a new hire on board by the end of urges 15% July. water use A musical cabaret Las Positas College theater arts students are returning to the reduction stage in front of a live audience next week for a series of shows in Agencies ask customers an aptly titled musical cabaret. to voluntarily cut “The First Time in Forever” will feature the eponymous back amid drought song from the animated movie conditions “Frozen,” as well as songs from popular musicals such as “Wait- BY JULIA BAUM ress,” “Little Shop of Horrors” COURTESY OF CITY OF LIVERMORE Tri-Valley residents are being and “Mean Girls.” It is the first Rendering shows design concept for new Chick-fil-A restaurant coming to Livermore. After endorsing the project asked to “do a little more” by vol- production with live audiences last September, the City Council advanced final approval of the parcel map on Monday evening. untarily cutting back their water for the Livermore community use by 15% from their levels last college since the onset of the year amid drought conditions this COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. New Chick-fil-A restaurant moves summer. The show will be performed There are “multiple sources of first at the outdoor amphitheater forward in Livermore water supply storage” including at Las Positas, and then be made local groundwater supplies al- available for on-demand viewing After criticism, councilmembers Carling and Kiick lowing Tri-Valley communities to the following week. “withstand the occasional dry win- Live performances will be July address company’s ‘harm’ to LGBTQ community ter,” but Zone 7 Water Agency 22-25 at 8 p.m. each night, with BY CIERRA BAILEY food restaurant and the LGBTQ to approve a final parcel map, General Manager Valerie Pryor said tickets costing $15 to $20. The Livermore City Council gave community. not make any judgments about that “after two especially dry years online recording will be avail- Chick-fil-A its final approval Chick-fil-A has faced criticism whether businesses are good or in a row, we cannot rely on storage able for viewing from July 26-31. For tickets, visit showtix4u.com/ Monday to develop a new lo- for years over company execu- bad and I recognize there’s been alone.” event-details/54742. cation on a recently annexed tives and its foundation donating some harm done to the LGBT Cal Water, Dublin San Ramon acre-and-a-half parcel on North to charities that oppose LGBTQ community by Chick-fil-A. But Services District, Zone 7, and the Nonprofit of the Year Livermore Avenue near Interstate rights. The company has said again, that is not my role here to cities of Pleasanton and Livermore 580. it redirected its charity focus in state what kind of places I believe are among the local municipalities State Senator Steve Glazer The project was initially ap- 2019 to education, homelessness people should shop at. That’s asking customers to reduce their (D-Orinda) recently selected La Clínica de La Raza as the Non- proved by the City Council in and hunger. their choice.” water usage after Gov. Gavin New- profit of the Year for his 7th September but a finalized parcel After making a motion to ap- Kiick also reminded the com- som included Alameda County in Senatorial District. map required council’s consider- prove the consent calendar, Kiick munity that they have “every his emergency drought declaration La Clínica has been vital to ation. The topic was included in said, “I just want to recognize right to vote with their dol- last month. Contra Costa County’s vaccina- the consent calendar, a portion that there has been some com- lars and get their fried chicken Six weeks ago, Californians were tion efforts, collaborating with of the agenda where a number munity feedback about item 4.6 elsewhere.” asked to cut back their water use county health officials to make of items considered routine in and today we’re being asked to Carling offered support for Ki- by 10% from their levels in 2020. COVID-19 testing and vaccina- nature are typically voted on in approve items that are adminis- ick’s perspective before sharing Newsom issued another executive tions easier for communities of bulk. terial in nature, not legislative.” sentiments of his own. order earlier this week for all Cali- color and other underserved However, council members Kiick was referring to comments “I recognize this is an admin- fornia residents to further reduce segments of the community, ac- cording to Glazer’s office. The Brittni Kiick and Bob Carling each she received directly from com- isterial vote and I will vote in their water use by 15% from their nonprofit’s six locations in 7th addressed the item, acknowledg- munity members prior to the favor of the resolution presented 2020 levels. District are in Oakley, Pittsburg ing the turbulent relationship meeting. and Concord. Q between the Georgia-based fast She continued, “It’s my job See CHICK-FIL-A on Page 7 See WATER on Page 7

Pleasanton Weekly • July 16, 2021 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT Livermore high schools to offer three new ‘equity-focused’ courses Electives for grades 10-12 receive unanimous approval from Board of Education BY CIERRA BAILEY Granada high schools as well as Del President Craig Bueno told the unanimously voted in favor of the other people and that’s the basis of High school students attending Valle Continuation High School and Weekly, adding that he thinks it’s courses.” empathy.” Livermore public schools will have Vineyard Alternative School. “a good idea” to incorporate new Sian Salazar, Miraya Choudhury, “Ethnic Studies: America’s Social three new equity-focused elective “Given our increasingly diverse curriculum that broadens students’ Meena Mynampati and Melton Change” is described as “a one tri- options this fall following the Board constituency, our board and dis- views. founded Diversify Granada last mester elective course in Social Sci- of Education’s unanimous approval trict’s commitment to addressing Students and parents banded summer amid social justice upris- ence that will examine the origins, of the courses last month. issues of equity, and in response to together in support of the new ings after the murder of George nature, challenges and achievements The newly developed courses direct appeals from young alumni curriculum. Floyd. The group held a virtual of civil rights and social movements — “American Identities through and students of color to diversify Diversify Granada, a student-led conference in February featuring a in America after 1945.” Ethnic Literature,” “Ethnic Studies: our elective course offerings, these organization that advocates for in- panel of children’s book authors of The “Social Justice in Literature” America’s Social Change” and “So- courses have been developed,” dis- creased diversity in literature taught color to promote diversity in educa- course “offers students an opportu- cial Justice in Literature” — will be trict staff wrote in an agenda report at Granada High School, used social tion, particularly literature. nity to carefully read and critically available as electives for grades 10- for the school board’s June 15 meet- media to encourage their peers to All four founders graduated from analyze a variety of non-fiction and 12, which means they are optional ing where the vote was taken. attend the meeting and to write let- Granada this year, so they will not fiction texts that focus on historical for students to take. The report continued, “These ters to the board expressing support be able to take any of the new eq- and current topics of social issues by “The expansion of course offer- upper grade elective courses are for the classes. The group said they uity-focused courses. But they said authors of historically marginalized ings is a continuous process for our designed to increase exposure to received more than 100 responses they are happy that younger stu- cultures.” district as we are always looking for multicultural works and writings by from students and parents and they dents will get to benefit from them. The objective of the course is ways to broaden the educational authors from various ethnic back- read some of them out loud during According to the course overview, for students to “emerge with a experiences for our students,” said grounds, including those of histori- the meeting. “American Identities through Ethnic greater understanding of how vari- Melissa Theide, assistant superin- cally marginalized cultures and to “In preparation of the LVJUSD Literature” will “explore the con- ous aspects of the human condi- tendent of educational services for examine and explore cultural and board meeting, Diversify Granada nections between ethnic identity, tion — class, race, gender identity the Livermore Valley Joint Unified social change and movements, as created an online form where cur- literature and culture in the United and sexual orientation — do not School District. well as issues relative to cultural and rent and former students could States. Rather than focus on one exist separately from each other “We are excited to offer these ethnic identity, equity and bias.” give their feedback regarding the tradition, we will read works by but instead are woven together in a elective courses, in particular, so “There’s a lot more things that are courses,” group member Taylor writers from various ethnic back- complex framework.” that our students have opportuni- in the headlines, there are things Melton said. “We felt as their stu- grounds including African Ameri- In its agenda report, district staff ties to expand their understanding that are concerning our students dent representatives, this would be can, Asian American, Latinx and said instructional materials for the of history and literature from varied and so the students — working the most efficient way to convey other American immigrants.” three courses will be purchased and diverse points of view,” she with their teachers — come up with our peers’ thoughts to the board in Mynampati said she thinks this from the district-established in- added. proposed coursework that would hopes of a positive outcome. With type of literature is, “valuable for structional materials budget using The classes will be offered be- enrich their educational experience our wishes coming to fruition, we everyone to read because you’re Local Control Funding Formula ginning this fall at Livermore and and so, we listen to them,” Board were so pleased to see that the board putting yourself in the shoes of and Lottery funds. Q County doing work on unincorporated Livermore roads Chip seal paving set for July 26 to Aug. 6

BY CIERRA BAILEY During those two weeks, people and other unforeseen circumstanc- Marker 6.9 - end at San Joaquin Aug. 4: Patterson Pass Road at cor- Livermore residents and commut- driving through unincorporated es, the planned program schedule is County line ner of South Flynn Road - end at ers can expect road closures, de- areas of town will experience delays as follows: July 29: Street sweeping at Wente Mile Marker 3.2 tours and other driving impacts at up to 30 minutes, loose rock on the Week One: Street / Marina Avenue / Arroyo Aug. 5: Patterson Pass Road at Mile a number of unincorporated road- roadways, flaggers, reduced speeds July 26: Wente Street at Concannon Road Marker 0.2 - end at corner of South ways beginning later this month and single-lane traffic through work Boulevard - through Marina Avenue July 30: Street sweeping at Patterson Flynn Road due to the Alameda County Public zones. July 26: Marina Avenue at Wente Pass Road Aug. 6: Street Sweeping at Patterson Works Agency’s chip seal program. Officials advise drivers to plan Street - through Arroyo Road Week Two: Pass Road. County officials said in a state- extra travel time, to slow down and July 27: Arroyo Road at Mile Marker Aug. 2: Patterson Pass Road at Mile For more information, visit pub- ment that the road maintenance to adhere to traffic control signage. 3.93 - end at county right-of-way at Marker 4.9 - end at Mile Marker 6.9 lic works website at acpwa.org, will occur from July 26 to Aug. 6 While the schedule may change due park entrance Aug. 3: Patterson Pass Road at Mile call 925-803-7007 or email info@ between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to weather, equipment breakdowns July 28: Patterson Pass Road at Mile Marker 3.2 - end at Mile Marker 4.9 acpwa.org. Q Preparing student veterans for academic journey Operation Gateway coming up at LPC BY JULIA BAUM for developing a support network no cost, and aims to give former ser- students like former Marine Kristi stipend through the LPC bookstores. Military service members and vet- of former service members. Leach vice members the tools they need to De Lashmutt and Army veteran An- Veterans attending Operation Gate- erans currently enrolled or thinking is now employed at the Lawrence transition successfully from military thony Santos. way can also receive one-on-one help about attending classes at Las Positas Livermore National Laboratory. to college. “The program is a great guide to with applying for financial aid and College can learn about available re- “Transitioning out of the military “Our mission has always been to ensure that veterans are aware of counseling on how to maximize their sources at a two-day virtual seminar and into a civilian lifestyle is an emo- support and reduce barriers as veter- valuable college and veteran resourc- VA education benefits. happening later this month. tional roller coaster ride and a diffi- ans make their transition from mili- es,” De Lashmutt said. “Returning to Veterans First will also debut Offered annually through the Vet- cult adjustment,” Leach said. “Being tary to college and civilian life,” Veter- school as an adult and a veteran can “Mission Ready: Veterans Learn- erans First Program at LPC, Op- introduced to other veterans going ans First supervisor Todd Steffan said seem overwhelming at first, but Op- ing Community,” a new group that eration Gateway is open to student through the same struggle helped me in a statement. “Since day one, our eration Gateway ensures that student places military-affiliated students in service members, veterans and their and other student veterans develop focus has been to listen to our student veterans leave the program confident cohort groups for attending classes, families. Now in its 13th year, Op- ways to adjust to civilian life and veterans’ voices, hear their challenges and excited about going to college.” socializing and studying together. eration Gateway specially helps the become a successful student.” and try to address these challenges so Santos called the event “an incred- The learning community is expected military-affiliated community with Leach added, “It also was benefi- they are able to be successful in col- ible way for me to connect with to roll out and have students join transitioning into college life, career cial for myself and other student vet- lege and after college.” school resources, community sup- starting in the fall. planning and applying for financial erans to know that they still matter Steffan added, “Our priority has port, and other student veterans,” Operation Gateway will take place aid, among other things. and that they have not been forgotten been and always will be to provide and “a great way to start my transi- on July 29-30 and is intended for LPC graduate Timothy Leach is by the country they love and have the best service we can and to put tion into civilian life.” student veterans, active duty, guard/ a veteran of both the armed forces proudly served.” the students we serve — especially Students who attend the event for reservist or a family member of a vet- and Operation Gateway, the latter of The two-day program offers work- our student veterans — first.” their first time and complete all of eran. To RSVP for Operation Gateway which he said was particularly useful shops and seminars for attendees at Operation Gateway has helped the workshops will receive a book XIII, visit laspositascollege.edu. Q

Page 6 • July 16, 2021 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT ‘Inside Dublin’ to start in fall BY ANNA HSU city’s present and future issues. Applications for the city’s 2021 The city has partnered with many leadership academy “Inside Dublin” local agencies, including Dublin are now open with the program San Ramon Services District, Dub- starting Oct. 2. lin Unified School District, Office Formerly known as “Dublin 101,” of Emergency Services, Alameda the leadership academy has oper- County Sheriff’s Office and Alam- ated for the past 15 years, provid- eda County Fire Department, in ing residents with a more in-depth order to bring the program to life. understanding of the city’s depart- The leadership academy is limit- ments and affairs. Previous attend- ed to accepting the first 25 qualified ees of the program have taken their applicants. Qualified applicants are involvement with the community a those who are 18 years and older, step further in becoming city com- and live and work in Dublin. missioners and councilmembers. The program is free for all par- This year, Inside Dublin, led by ticipants and is funded through assistant city manager Colleen Trib- the annual City Council-approved by, includes presentations on edu- budget. cation, infrastructure, public safety, Lasting seven weeks long, the local government and community program starts on Oct. 2, with development. classes from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in vari- With a goal of encouraging citi- ous locations, every Thursday of zens and participants to become each following week. involved in the community, the Applications are found at www. program offers attendees the op- dublin.ca.gov/insidedublin and portunity to learn more about the close at 5 p.m. on Sept. 1. Q

WATER immediately repairing water leaks. Continued from Page 5 Toilets especially can be a source of “sneaky leaks,” while toilet flappers In the order, Newsom said, only have a useful life of one to two “There is now a need to augment years. ongoing water conservation and “Because outdoor irrigation is drought resilience investments 60-70% of an average homeowner’s with additional action to extend water use, the easiest way to reduce available supplies, protect water overall water use is to irrigate when HIBERNATION IS FINALLY OVER. reserves in case drought conditions the outdoor temperature is cooler extend to a third year and maintain (9 p.m. to 7 a.m.) and to reduce critical flows for fish and wildlife.” the length of time and frequency of HEAD TO THE BEACH. DSRSD General Manager Dan your irrigation,” McIntyre said. McIntrye said “a little change Tri-Valley water agencies will can make a big difference” when continue providing water use up- SHOP LOCAL. GO WINE TASTING. it comes to addressing drought dates as drought conditions evolve. conditions, and residents can do For more information on water quite a bit on their part by only conservation, visit the state’s www. running dishwashers and wash- SaveOurWater.com or each Tri-Val- GET SOME R&R ing machines with full loads and ley water agency’s website. Q

CHICK-FIL-A the new Chick-fil-A as a customer Continued from Page 5 upon the project’s completion. The approved resolution gives IN THE NAME to us, but back in September of the city the right to absorb the 2020 when we had a Chick-fil-A remaining 21.5 acres of the current representative come before us, that areas as two parcels of open space. person claimed that there was no The 4,821-square-foot restaurant, discrimination whatsoever within its parking lot and dedicated land- OF RECOVERY. Chick-fil-A and I reminded him scaping will be rezoned commer- that I didn’t believe that for a sec- cial from its current designation SUPPORT YOUR STATE BY VACATIONING HERE. ond,” Carling said. as open space. The city will hold “He also suggested that most of off on taking possession of the the blame went to the media for open space until the Zone 7 water misrepresenting Chick-fil-A’s posi- agency can accept responsibility for tion with regard to equity and the 21.5 acres. inclusion and again, I find that, at Chick-fil-A will be responsible best, a weak argument,” Carling for frontage improvements along added. North Livermore Avenue, nearby After mentioning his recent work stream bank stabilization, construc- with Vice Mayor Trish Munro on tion of a small portion of the Arroyo the city’s Equity and Inclusion Sub- Las Positas trail along the south committee, Carling added, “I don’t side of the project, and northbound see that Chick-fil-A’s past practices left turn lane improvements at the and statements reflect the values intersection of North Livermore that we hold in Livermore.” He and Arroyo Plaza. They will also concluded his comments by saying contribute $225,000 to future trail that he would not be patronizing construction in the area. Q

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to develop our Niles site focused Historic steam locomotive finds new home around these incredible assets.” A topological survey of the Niles Former Southern Pacific equipment ‘are natural additions’ to Niles Station site will be conducted before start- ing design work, and the PLA will BY JULIA BAUM to the writer of this story) said, “Both in San Jose at the turn of the century “moving these important historical “aggressively search for the necessary A historic 150-ton steam locomo- the roundhouse and locomotive are (1899) and used for housing and artifacts to the Niles Canyon Railway grants and corporate sponsorships tive and several artifacts that failed natural additions to our historic rail- maintaining steam locomotives. A enables our organizations to better necessary to get this development to find a permanent spot in Silicon road collection.” large water tower and 80-foot turn- preserve the rail history of the Bay project completed,” Baum added. Valley now have a new home at Niles Locomotive No. 2479 was built table used to rotate locomotives is Area and to honor the thousands of The monumental task of disman- Canyon Railway, the Pacific Locomo- in 1923, and had an “active ca- also included with the roundhouse. hours donated by our volunteers.” tling, moving and reassembling the tive Association (PLA) announced reer pulling commuter trains be- Together, all three structures served “This partnership is an ideal op- giant locomotive will be managed last week, also marking the organiza- tween San Jose and San Francisco as maintenance facilities for South- portunity to preserve these irreplace- by Steam Services of America, with tion’s 60th anniversary. for the Southern Pacific Railroad” ern Pacific trains and locomotives able resources for future genera- moving costs funded by Santa Clara The nearly century-old former until being retired from service in until the 1989 Loma Prieta earth- tions,” CTRC president Ken Middle- County over a three-year period. Southern Pacific Railroad steam lo- 1956, according to officials. The rail quake, when the roundhouse was brook said. Once received, all of the histori- comotive No. 2479 — along with a vehicle was donated to Santa Clara declared structurally unsound. In According to Baum, PLA’s master cal assets will be transferred to the 122-year old roundhouse, turntable County two years later and has un- 1994, Southern Pacific donated the plan “has always included a round- PLA. The transfer also includes a and water tower — is relocating dergone more than 5,000 volunteer roundhouse for a proposed museum house facility in Niles.” 65-ton diesel locomotive acquired from San Jose to Niles Station, where hours of restoration work per year San Jose-based California Trolley “Both the roundhouse and loco- from Kaiser Permanente Cement, it will run through Niles Canyon. since 1989, with approximately 80% and Railroad Corp. (CTRC), which motive are natural additions to our and necessary tools and equipment In a statement on July 6, PLA of the effort to date completed. has maintained the locomotive and historic railroad collection,” Baum to restore and maintain Locomotive President Henry Baum (no relation The roundhouse was constructed structures for several decades, said said. “We will immediately begin No. 2479. Q

RUNNER fixed-wing aircraft and thermal California Highway Patrol, and doors of nearby homes, making male, with a thin build, brown hair Continued from Page 5 technology. Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Depart- sure Kreycik didn’t go seeking help and brown eyes. He was last seen “It is believed that Kreycik is ment and its community emergen- after possibly experiencing dehy- wearing shorts, a watch, socks and an aerial search for Kreycik stretch- either incapacitated or not in the cy response team. Local businesses dration or heat exhaustion. grey Saucony sneakers. He is an ing from Interstate 580 down to general area,” officials said, and such as Gene’s Fine Foods, Porky’s One user on a Facebook page experienced long-distance runner Highway 84 using aircraft with the case remains a missing person Pizza Palace and Pizza Bello have created by volunteers reviewed with no known health conditions. night vision capabilities, but turned investigation. He had not been lo- also donated food and water for some of Kreycik’s past runs record- The East Bay Regional Park Dis- up no signs. cated as of press time Wednesday. search teams. ed on a geo tracking app and said, trict system, including the Pleas- A total of 20 search and rescue Foothill High School served as a On social media, neighbors have “One thing strikes me is that he’s anton Ridge, remained open for teams on foot and e-bikes have also staging area over the past few days been analyzing park and trail maps a super fast downhill runner,” and visitors. scoured a 50-square-mile area “in for PPD and other agencies sup- for where to expand or deepen their suggested paying “more attention Anybody with information about an organized and systematic ap- porting the coordinated search and search efforts, and even looking to to steep downhills and possible Kreycik’s location is asked to con- proach,” for signs of the father of rescue effort, including the East Kreycik’s running habits for clues. skid marks along his route.” tact the Pleasanton Police Depart- two, along with using dogs, drones, Bay Regional Park District Police, Some people also knocked on the Kreycik is described as a white ment at 931-5100. Q

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immediately clear whether he was Olano stayed at the scene and became submerged and could not POLICE BULLETIN represented by an attorney yet. cooperated with the investigation, be located. No Cop Log The nearly month-long investiga- police said. Neither drugs nor alco- Multiple agencies assisted EBRPD There is no Police Report in this Dublin: DA charges tion concluded Rasuli was within hol were deemed to be factors in the police and rangers, including an Al- Weekly edition as the Pleasanton driver in crash that the crosswalk and had the pedestrian collision. ameda County Sheriff’s Office dive Police Department had not walk signal illuminated when he tried Ultimately, police concluded team, as crews searched for the lost updated its online police blotter killed pedestrian last for this week as of Tuesday to go across Dublin Boulevard at the Olano violated two sections of the swimmer into Sunday night until it afternoon. month Hansen Drive intersection just after California Vehicle Code, for failing to became unsafe to keep looking in 9 a.m. June 7, Dublin Police Services yield and failing to exercise due care the darkness, Love said. The rescu- The Alameda County District At- Officer Jeffrey Hellman wrote in a for a pedestrian within a crosswalk, ers picked up their search at first died on July 7 from injuries suffered torney’s Office filed a misdemeanor probable cause declaration. leading to the recommendation for a light on Monday morning. in the collision, which occurred vehicular manslaughter charge on Near the same time, Olano was misdemeanor vehicular manslaugh- Freeman’s body was located and between 10:15 p.m. and 10:25 p.m. Monday against the driver accused driving his red Ford F-150 truck ter charge, according to Hellman. removed from the water just before on June 30, according to inves- of fatally striking a pedestrian on southbound on Hansen Drive ap- —Jeremy Walsh noon Monday, according to Love. tigators with the Fremont Police Dublin Boulevard last month. proaching a green light, Hellman Sheriff’s Sgt. Ray Kelly said the body Department. Authorities allege Dublin resident wrote. The signalized intersection In other news was found using sonar and under- The preliminary investigation Rafael Olano turned directly into the requires vehicles turning left from water robot technology in an area into the collision found that Sham path of Amaduddin Said Rasuli, who Hansen Drive onto Dublin Boulevard • Emergency rescue personnel that is approximately 150 feet deep. was walking west along Peralta Bou- had the right of way while cross- to yield to pedestrians in the eastern on Monday recovered the body of a Investigators are awaiting autopsy levard when a vehicle struck him ing the Hansen Drive intersection, crosswalk. man who died after struggling and results from the coroner to confirm from behind. hitting and likely running over the “Olano began to make an unpro- becoming submerged underwater the cause of death, according to The vehicle stopped momentarily walker on the morning of June 7. Ra- tected left turn and failed to see the while swimming in Lake Del Valle Love. Freeman’s death represents and then turned onto Dusterberry suli, 66, of Dublin died at the scene. victim walking northbound in the in Livermore one day earlier. the first reported in Lake Del Valle Way, according to investigators. The Dublin police completed their in- crosswalk. The victim was in the The Alameda County Coroner’s in 2021. suspect driver did not attempt to vestigation last week and forwarded crosswalk for about 8 to 9 seconds,” Bureau on Tuesday identified the “Obviously this is a tragic inci- check on Sham or determine if he the case to the DA’s Office with a Hellman wrote. “Olano collided with drowned man as Joseph Prince dent,” Love said, adding a reminder had been injured. recommendation for a misdemeanor the victim in the crosswalk before Freeman, 40, of Pleasant Hill. Po- that EBRPD officials “encourage ev- The suspect vehicle remains at count against Olano. Prosecutors noticing him. The truck likely rolled lice said the victim also had resi- eryone in the lake to wear personal large, according to investigators, filed the criminal complaint in Alam- over the victim before coming to a dential ties to Vallejo. floatation devices, regardless of their and is described as a dark-colored eda County Superior Court on Mon- stop.” “Our thoughts are with the fam- swimming capabilities.” More water sedan with potential moderate dam- day afternoon, according to court Dublin police officers and Alam- ily. This is obviously a tragic situ- safety tips can be found on the age to its front bumper, front hood records. eda County Fire Department per- ation,” Capt. Alan Love, of the EBRPD website at www.ebparks. or windshield. Olano, 66, is scheduled to be sonnel attempted life-saving mea- East Bay Regional Park District org. Sham represents the sixth fatal arraigned on Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. He sures, but paramedics pronounced (EBRPD) Police Department, told Other agencies to assist in the traffic collision in Fremont this year. remains out of custody on the Rasuli dead at the scene, according the Weekly. search included the Livermore- People with information about misdemeanor charge. It was not to police. The situation unfolded around Pleasanton and Alameda County the vehicle or driver who struck 5 p.m. Sunday when a 911 call fire departments, according to the Sham are advised to contact Officer came in reporting a swimmer in captain. Vince Montojo with the Fremont Joseph Howard Gordon distress in the area of Heron Bay in —Jeremy Walsh Police Traffic Investigations Unit at January 10, 1958 – July 4, 2021 Lake Del Valle, a reservoir open for 510-790-6800 or at vmontojo@fre- recreational boating and swimming • A Livermore man died roughly mont.gov. On the 4th of July the world whose regional park is overseen by one week after being struck by a ve- Anonymous tips can be submit- lost a great man. Joe Gordon EBRPD. hicle in a hit-and-run collision while ted by texting “TIP FREMONTPD” of Pleasanton, Ca. passed away Love said it appeared Freeman walking along Peralta Boulevard, to 888-777 or at https://local.nixle. unexpectedly from health com- was free swimming off a rental Fremont police said Monday. com/tip/alert/6216337. Q plications at 63 years young. He boat when he started to struggle, Allen Kwok Keung Sham, 69, —Bay City News Service leaves behind his two children Dan Gordon and Sarah Ewing (Jay), their mother Judy Gordon, his grandson Daniel Gordon, FD #429 sisters Julie Sheikh (Junaid) and LOCALLY OWNED Judy Franceschi (Vince), brother AND OPERATED SINCE 1891 Jim Gordon (Maura), his lov- Burial & Cremation ing mother Jayne Gordon, and a whole community of friends that HIGHLIGHTS Celebration of Life Services were as close as family. On March 3, 2020 Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Joe grew up in Fremont, Ca. He attended Holy Spirit Catholic Emergency due to COVID-19 and subsequently issued Executive Reception Facilities School, Washington High School, and San Jose State University, Order N-25-20 suspending provisions of the Brown Act allowing where he formed many lifelong friendships and gathered great meetings via teleconferencing and members of the public to Advance Planning stories of which he would later go on to entertain us all with VIZLY]LHUKVќLYJVTTLU[Z[LSLWOVUPJHSS`VYLSLJ[YVUPJHSS`;OL Made Easy the tales of. Joe spent most of his working career as a realtor virtual meeting will be streamed at O[[WZ!^^^`V\[\ILJVT\ZLY for a free consultation serving Fremont and the Tri-Valley for over 35 years. Along ;OL*P[`VM7SLHZHU[VU or in-home visit call with real estate he worked at the Alameda County Supervisors City Council Office serving his community. In his free time he loved a good golf game and going to the horse races at the fair. The family ;\LZKH`1\S`H[!WT knows he would have been honored that his friends had a race ‹*VUZPKLYHKVW[PVUVM(J[PVU7SHU[VJVTWS`^P[O:) [VYLK\JL dedicated to him last weekend. VYNHUPJTH[LYPHSZKP]LY[LK[VSHUKÄSSZ Joe was the man you could count on and was always there to help out his friends and family. His daughter lovingly called • Consider timing for phasing out of temporary pop-ups, and provide him The Mayor because he was well known everywhere he WVSPJ`KPYLJ[PVUVUSVUN[LYT7HYRSL[7YVNYHT went. Joe had an amazing quality of making everyone feel special and was always there to listen. We will never forget • Consider a resolution designating Renewable 100 as the default Deanna Moser LSLJ[YPJP[`WYVK\J[MVY7SLHZHU[VU»ZYLZPKLU[PHSJVTTLYJPHSHUK his silly sayings, incredible ability to remember birthdays, the industrial accounts 925.846.5624 nicknames he gave everyone and his kind heart. to view our facilities visit: There will be a celebration of life at a later date to be www.grahamhitch.com announced. To explore more about Pleasanton, 4167 First Street, PAID OBITUARY visit us at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov Pleasanton FD#429 Page 10 • July 16, 2021 • Pleasanton Weekly Opinion

The panel members presented • Support biotech companies and ensure the acquisition of new skills GUEST OPINION their vast knowledge and experience their employees within Pleasanton. with community involvement. in clinical research science, biotech • Investigate a bio-incubator in Tri- The pandemic exposed a lot of BY ANDREW BLIDY AND KARLA BROWN incubation and commercial real es- Valley, to facilitate and assist the cre- good ideas about how people can tate needs. This panel’s information ation, growth and success of the next work together in their organiza- provided an opportunity for the EVC generation of biotech, pharma, life sci- tions and their community. We have City emerging as key to advance discussions on future ex- ence and medical device companies. seen the benefits to our own health pansion of the biotech life sciences • Enhance education on the topic through scientific breakthroughs by international biotech hub industry locally, plus explore steps to and educate students about careers in local biotech firms such as Roche’s 16 work toward the City Council’s goal. the biotech industry. As an example, diagnostics solutions to help mini- he worldwide pandemic, Clinical immunologist/molecu- restart molecular biology courses or mize the impact of COVID-19. COVID-19 plus variants, have lar biologist Andy Blidy was a key Jim Allison’s Nobel laureate movie Our Pleasanton-based biotech hub Tadded a new appreciation and speaker regarding technical oppor- “Breakthrough” in Pleasanton Unified is working on ways to cure life- admiration for the nearly 60 biotech tunities available to the city, during School District’s high schools and Las threatening diseases and use early di- companies that call Pleasanton their this presentation. Brandon Cardwell, Positas College. agnostic tools to save others. Through home. executive director for I-Gate Inno- To continue the expansion of our these companies, we will improve Cumulatively, these firms employ vation Hub/Daybreak Labs, offered current biotech hub, Pleasanton and extend human lives. What could over 5,000 people and offer high- his expertise in creating the integral could foster a creative exchange and be more important than that? Q paying jobs to our residents that ecosystem necessary and current ini- active collaboration with industry Editor’s note: Jointly authoring this desire to live and work in Pleasanton. yet lucrative biotech hub. For these tiatives to grow life sciences com- leaders. The region should provide Guest Opinion were Andrew Blidy, Here is a partial list of biotech firms reasons, expanding Pleasanton’s life panies. Commercial real estate/R&D access to experts for mentoring, and clinical immunologist/molecular biologist located in Pleasanton: Roche, 10x sciences industry is one of the mayor’s sales and leasing adviser Brian Wilson training, plus interactions with pro- and former employee of two local Genomics, Bio-Rad, Abbott, Veeva, and council’s two-year work plan pri- added to the discussion by sharing spective investors. The region should biotech firms, and Karla Brown, current Thermo Fisher Scientific, Allergan orities, approved in May. current commercial real estate activity consider running seminars and work- mayor of Pleasanton after serving eight and many more. To better educate residents, and and how Pleasanton’s environment shops to expand knowledge and years on the City Council. First-term Mayor Karla Brown city leaders, Mayor Brown and city fosters, or in some cases, inhibits the along with the Pleasanton City Coun- staff approached several people to ability to attract and retain life sci- cil recognized the tremendous finan- request their participation in a profes- ences companies. ManyMany cial benefits that come from our quiet sional panel discussion on this topic. The outcome from the EVC meet- The discussion took place on June 17 ing was an active discussion around WORLDS with Pleasanton’s Economic Vitality the following topics: OneOne Pleasanton Committee (EVC). • Brand Pleasanton as biotech hub. Weekly MUSEUM tmtm LETTERS PUBLISHER Gina Channell Wilcox, Ext. 1171 Zachary’s Pizza: Why there? retiring just last month. Now Open EDITORIAL Dear Editor, Lori O’Sullivan meets and fills Editor Jeremy Walsh, Ext. 1172 I find it disgusting that Pleasan- a need for all of the seniors in the Fridays – Sundays Tri Valley Life Editor ton is allowing a new pizza restau- Tri-Valley. What a relief it is to know Dolores Fox Ciardelli rant directly across the street from that someone cares, and also actu- Editor Emeritus probably the oldest and most iconic ally does something positive about Reserved Tickets Required Jeb Bing pizza business in town, Gay Nine- it by providing an important service Available at blackhawkmuseum.org Staff Reporters ties! Can’t the city be more fair in to our community of seniors. She Cierra Bailey, Ext. 6528 World of Nature Julia Baum, Ext. 1176 issuing permits for this by consider- is invaluable to the seniors in the Now Open Ryan J. Degan, Ext. 1179 ing the effects that will have to the Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley area. Interns existing business. —Virginia Madden Anna Hsu, Leila Touati Bad form there! Contributors —Jay Clifton Tim Hunt, Dennis Miller, Feinstein supports Jim Crow? Mike Sedlak, Nancy Lewis Caregiving in Tri-Valley Dear Editor, ART & PRODUCTION I would hate to think our Califor- Design and Production Manager Dear Robert Taylor, executive di- nia senator is a white supremacist Kristin Brown Designers rector of Senior Support, in favor of voter suppression, but Linda Atilano, Amy Levine, I want to share with you my Dianne Feinstein’s recent statement Automobile Gallery Paul Llewellyn, Doug Young experience with the Senior Support to Forbes makes me wonder. “If de- ADVERTISING Program of the Tri-Valley. I have had mocracy were in jeopardy, I would Account Executive such bad luck with caregivers in want to protect it. But I don’t see it The Spirit of The Old West Karen Klein, Ext. 1177 the past that I have had to manage being in jeopardy right now.” Real Estate Sales without one for a long time. Voting rights aren’t in jeopardy Carol Cano, Ext. 1173 But one day after I had been for millionaires in San Francisco. BUSINESS grocery shopping at Raley’s, I had The same is not true for the work- Business Associate looked across the street and no- ing class and people of color in Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 1178 ticed, the “Senior Support Program other states where Republicans are Administrative Associates Carolyn Chan, Ext. 1174 of the Tri-Valley.” As I stared at it, restricting access to the polls. These I wondered if they would have new Jim Crow laws are spread- Art of Africa HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY people they could recommend for ing everywhere from Georgia to Phone: (925) 600-0840 caregiving. I stopped in and was Florida. Into China Fax: (925) 600-9559 referred to your caregiver registry Either Sen. Feinstein is too senile Editorial email: administrator, Lori O’Sullivan. She to see that and should resign, or she [email protected] not only had one person that she is a white supremacist and should [email protected] could recommend, she gave me a resign. The only other path that Display Sales email: [email protected] list of six caregivers to choose from. won’t leave a stain on her legacy is Classifieds Sales email: I looked down the list and for her to call for an end the filibus- 925-736-2277 [email protected] chose the first person I contact- ter and the passage of the “For the 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle • Danville, CA Circulation email: circulation@ ed from that list. That caregiver People Act.” PleasantonWeekly.com was with us for four years before —Alan Marling All COVID-19 protocols are followed.

Pleasanton Weekly • July 16, 2021 • Page 11 COVER STORY

Preserving a piece of Pleasanton’s heritage Century House renovations spark discussion about balancing history with neighborhood needs

MIKE SEDLAK The 150-year-old Century House on Santa Rita Road was recently added to the city of Pleasanton’s two-year work plan, which calls for completing a master plan to repair and renovate the city-owned house. Officials said their goal is to bring the Century House up to code so classes and events can be held on-site.

BY JULIA BAUM

he hazy future of a historic longer than its name suggests. At Pleasanton assumed ownership was even founded. “This is something that is sorely house in Pleasanton is now 150 years old, the house has had and renovated the building in the Nearly 50 years later, the city is needed ... This will make it more T a bit clearer, with neighbors many lives: originally built as a 1970s. Over the years, people were once again looking to preserve and usable for our community,” Fields and city officials committing re- weekend duck hunting lodge by married, held birthday parties and make use of the former residence, said. cently to preserving both a part of George Atkinson in the 1870s, the attended classes on site. which served as a venue for pub- While the Century House has their community’s heritage and in- Spring Valley Water Co. held own- When the Century House was lic classes and events until it was “a lovely history to it,” Brown said creasingly limited green space. ership at one point and several first remodeled, it wasn’t because deemed unsafe in 2012. In an in- it also has problems like interi- Hidden behind towering trees at families called the place home as any particular historic event took terview, Mayor Karla Brown told the or wood rot and compliance with the end of a long dirt path flanked well. place there. Instead, the old wood- Weekly that the reasons for giving Americans with Disabilities Act re- by rose bushes, the Century House Time had taken its toll on the en farmhouse exemplified the typi- the Century House a new facelift quirements, which are expected to on Santa Rita Road has been around Century House when the city of cal home from a time before the city are largely the same ones as before. present renovation challenges and “It’s a pretty special place,” Brown said. “It’s so easy to miss it, and the trees are so mature.” “Right now, most events are held at the Senior Center or downtown buildings, and this side of Pleas- anton could use some community centers out here,” Brown said. “If we’re going to restore it, then let’s use it.” The Century House is near and dear to the heart of Parks and Rec- reation Commissioner Joanie Fields as well, who called it “one of the only structures in our community that has such a long history.” “Since I grew up here and have known some of the people that have lived in this house, it is very special to me,” Fields said. The parks commission has spent over a year and a half studying the possible usage of the house, accord- ing to Fields, and “with some small changes in the floor plan we will be able to have larger classes for all MIKE SEDLAK age groups,” in addition to birth- Originally a weekend duck hunting lodge, the Century House was also home for several families over the years including day parties, weddings and business The renowned rose bushes that line the pathway Parks and Rec Commissioner Joanie Fields, who grew up there and called it “very special.” meetings. Road will be kept intact when the city repairs an

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“be expensive to do it right.” “ADA compliance requires access to the upstairs, and that’s an eleva- tor — and that’s a challenge,” Brown said. “Right now there’s a men’s and women’s bathroom, neither are big enough for a wheelchair. We asked to make one bigger, but (staff is) assuming they probably need two more bathrooms just for a group of 100 people.” Another option being tossed around is a building separate struc- ture with a kitchen and outside bathroom. “Old beautiful houses aren’t gov- ernment buildings, but they have to be if they’re owned by the city. You have to be ADA compliant,” MUSEUM ON MAIN Brown said. “It’s difficult to make it Archive photo shows the Century House in a state of disrepair when first MUSEUM ON MAIN compliant with all the government renovated back in the 1970s. Former mayors Ken Mercer and John McWilliams The Century House hasn’t changed much since it was built in the 1870s, but regulations, and that will be a big were among those involved in the community-driven effort to repair the former city leaders are planning a major overhaul of the historic home to eventually hunting lodge at the time. allow on-site classes and events such as weddings. challenge.” The lengthy lifetime of the type and amount of work required, appears to be an unassuming strip staff to abandon additional parking is expected to be completed this Century House means it needs “a city staff estimated at a June 21 of land bare of any play equipment, options at Bicentennial Park and fall, Hazell said the process has complete upgrade of all electrical, public workshop for the Century but neighbor Jean Hazell, who lives instead add a drop-off area on Santa already “knit the neighborhood to- plumbing, heating and cooling, a House Master Plan that renovations about a block away, said it’s an es- Rita, as well as explore adding more gether.” Now more neighbors now new foundation plus ADA compli- and repairs could cost anywhere sential facility for her family and parking spaces along the outer pe- recognize each other while out for ance issues,” according to Fields. from $500,000 to $3.5 million. neighbors. Walking less than a mile rimeter of the existing driveway, a stroll in the treasured bit of local The first renovation of the Centu- “It’s all financially dependent on to Ken Mercer Sports Park might which would leave the front lawn green space where it all started. ry House decades earlier was “done capital improvement budgets and not seem like a big deal, but she and rose bushes intact. “I came away from the process on a shoestring”, and former Pleas- this is an expensive one,” Brown said “it’s not okay if you’ve got mo- The owner of the Tri-Valley Medi- feeling really glad about it,” Hazell anton mayors John McWilliams and said. “The city should put money bility issues or really little kids.” cal Center building at the corner of said. Ken Mercer contributed to the ef- aside because all old homes need “The green space was part of Santa Rita Road and Mohr Avenue The Century House is not only fort, she said. maintenance. Ownership of an old what made the parcel special and was also receptive to a shared-use a portal to the past but also a place “Mr. McWilliams replaced all of home is expensive but that’s a part we hoped to make it common parking arrangement on their prop- where residents have imagined their the spindles, making them to match of our city, and the old homes ground,” Hazell said. erty. Hazell called it “a great offsite future, whether attending a wed- the original ones on the staircase. in Pleasanton are what makes us Hazell and her neighbors suc- option to complete what they’re ding or art class on site. Brown said Ken Mercer helped lay the bricks in unique.” cessfully circulated a petition re- doing onsite” that’s also convenient- “the romantic side of me” would the patio and also helped paint the Regular maintenance shouldn’t cently, which was signed by more ly located near the crosswalk. “like to see it used for weddings, house,” Fields said, adding “these be as much of an issue because than 900 residents demanding the “This process has yielded an out- birthdays and life events, as well two people are just examples of it “would be like any other city- city find parking alternatives for come where we can both honor the as classes that the neighborhood what was happening during this pe- owned properties,” according to Century House besides taking away history and restore a special place could use,” while Hazell envisions riod when we all worked together.” Fields. their green space. that a lot in the community hold chamber music concerts. Since then, however, “the codes “All buildings are allocated major At the city workshop, officials dear, and also honor the commit- With its out-of-the-way location have all changed,” Fields said. “I and minor repairs as needed, such indicated interest in exploring the ment that was made a long time and ability to hide in plain sight, call it a nip and tuck. When a build- as interior/exterior painting, new option of opening the gate between ago to the green space of this park,” the Century House has been over- ing has sat empty for eight years, carpeting,” Fields said. “Our city the park and Century House during Hazell said, also adding “a lot of looked at times, but Brown said many issues appear that might not staff has done an outstanding job larger events, which would allow neighbors were heartened and re- the building is a reminder for locals have been so evident at the time.” keeping all of our buildings in some limited access along Tanager assured that the process worked that “not everything that’s old and The matter of paying for every- working condition throughout the Drive for cars. when city officials listened.” valuable in Pleasanton is on Main thing is also weighing on the city years.” Ultimately, the council directed Even before the draft master plan Street.” Q and its budget. Depending on the When it comes to having enough money upfront to get the reno- vations done, Brown said, “We’re not confident because we’ve had a couple down years, especially with COVID and funds we’ve given to our small businesses to keep them afloat, getting the Century House renovated will be a challenge.” One hurdle the city appears to have cleared recently, though, is making peace with surrounding neighbors who were upset by a pro- posal to pave over approximately 25% of the adjacent Bicentennial Park to add more parking spaces. The parking area for Century House currently has less than a dozen parking spaces but could potential- ly fit a total of about 20, according to city staff. “We have quite a few apartments in that area ... which makes an area like Bicentennial Park more valu- able,” Brown said. Now the city’s ul- timate goal is to add more parking while preserving “the whole sense, MIKE SEDLAK the look, the historic layout of the MIKE SEDLAK y leading up to the Century House on Santa Rita front yard with the roses.” Neighbors are often seen walking their dogs or playing in Bicentennial Park, adjacent to the Century House. City leaders d upgrades the 2.7-acre property. At first glance Bicentennial Park recently agreed to not pave over any green space in the park for additional parking at the house property.

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Experience helps patients — and care partners — to live in the moment STORY BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI | PHOTOS BY ELAINE CHAN

hen diagnosed with and they wanted a new approach dementia, people ask, that did not entail pharmaceuticals. “Now what?” said Paula The two women are also “horse W Two participants are ready to lead the horse Solara with a young volunteer at Five Star Equestrian in the Connected Hertel, co-founder of Connected people” and well knew that horses Horse, who has worked for the last can mirror people’s emotions. Horse program. 25 years to improve senior care “The emotional memory is the systems. last thing to leave them,” Hertel you are understood and you feel Hertel and Anzelmo also felt it Johnston Road at Five Star Eques- They might decide to go down said. “If we can spark a sensory or like what you are going through is was important to develop a program trian Center and Three Horse Farm. a path of despair or they might de- emotional memory, they remember normal.” that kept the newly diagnosed per- To learn more, sign up for a work- cide to take action, she explained, the emotion and sensory connection “It re-engages them with them- son and the care partner together. shop, or make a donation, visit and this is where Connected Horse to the event.” selves, with each other and puts “From the beginning to the end, www.connectedhorse.org, call Judy comes in. The program brings peo- The two-hour weekly workshops them next to this amazing animal there was significant reduction in at 708-0067, or email info@con- ple newly diagnosed with demen- have six to 10 people and typically that has so much to offer,” UC anxiety and improved sleep,” Hertel nectedhorse.org. There is no fee but tia together in nature with horses, last three to four weeks. First they Davis veterinarian Claudia Sonder, said. donations are gratefully accepted. along with their care partners, ben- meet in a group with the facilitator a board member, said in a video on Feedback has been especially “An important part of the mis- efiting all of them. and talk about living in the mo- the website. good from the care partners. sion is to have as many people have “The horses want to be in re- ment. Then they take a sensory walk She also noted that the program “I realized that I was so angry, access to this program as possible,” lationship with us; they are not to observe their rural surroundings. gets people out of their homes and angry at the disease, at my hus- Hertel said. “We work with foun- concerned with diagnoses, titles or The participant and care partner into a rural environment. band, at everything. I remember dations and hold fundraisers with roles,” Hertel said. start slowly with the horses, inter- “There’s this massive horse that is looking into that horse’s eyes and I people that really understand the Hertel and Nancy Schier An- acting with them over the fence. a beautiful animal that is gentle and just let go of all that anger,” said a importance of the human/animal zelmo, a dementia care specialist, The facilitator and a trainer always kind,” Hertel said. “It’s a really inti- care partner named Carolyn. “Even bond.” began the equine program as a re- remain nearby for safety. mate experience that is beautiful.” two years later, it’s gone, I just feel A dementia diagnosis is not search project with Stanford Univer- “This is oftentimes such a new Horses, who are prey animals in gratitude for the time I had with my the end of a person’s life, she sity and UC Davis in 2015. experience for both the person with their natural environment, are wired husband.” emphasized. “Nancy and I have known each the diagnosis and the caregiver,” to be super sensitive to their envi- “We want people who have a “We wanted to activate people other for 22 years,” Hertel said. Hertel explained. “It’s a level playing ronment, she explained, noting that diagnosis of dementia to be acti- to say this is part of who you are “As we got more seasoned in our field — the difference goes away horses have long interacted with vated to fight and to keep living,” — and it’s part of your journey as a careers, we wanted to find more because the horse doesn’t identify humans, in wars, plowing fields, for Anzelmo said. “If this program can family — but don’t give up.” Q creative ways to engage with people you in any way.” transportation. This is a new way help them stay activated then we are who are aging.” “The trust and acceptance is of engagement, and it gives horses providing an incredible gift.” Every 65 seconds someone in the amazing,” she added. “There is this purpose when they can no longer Connected Horse is running pro- United States develops dementia, sense of relief when you feel like participate in shows or dressage. grams in the Tri-Valley in August, on

Left, A participant in Connected Horse grooms Moon. Center, Part of the Connected Horse program is enjoying a sensory walk in a rural setting. Right, Valerie, one of the facilitators at Connected Horse with D, who is a dressage horse as well as a therapeutic horse at Three Horse Farm. Page 14 • July 16, 2021 • Pleasanton Weekly TRI-VALLEY LIFE Speaker series presenting scientist Marie Curie Nobel winner to share obstacles and breakthroughs in virtual performances BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI on her speaking tour in The Museum on Main wel- 1921 but never made it comes scientist Marie Sklodowska out West. We are thrilled Curie to its virtual stage at 2 p.m. the Ed Kinney Speaker Se- and 7 p.m. next Wednesday (July ries is helping her com- 21), as part of this year’s virtual plete her original speaking CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Ed Kinney Speaker Series. tour 100 years later.” Christine Watters artwork, “Teatime 2019.” One of the world’s most re- The speaker event will nowned scientists, Curie is a two- be held virtually on the time Nobel Prize winner who is webinar platform Big Museum to showcase best known for pioneering the Marker. Purchase tickets at study of radioactivity, but she also www.museumonmain.org faced incredible obstacles just to or by calling the museum four fiber artists enter the laboratory. Next week, at 462-2766. Tickets are Local artists to talk about their process, she will recall her childhood in $20 for general admission; give demonstrations Poland, early experiments treat- $15 for seniors/students; ing cancer with radium therapy, and $10 for museum BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Participating artists are Jan Loo- and groundbreaking research to members. Links to the vir- Four Pleasanton Art League fiber mis, Nova Starling, Ruzanna Kira- isolate two new elements, shar- tual performance will be artists will be showcased from 10 kosyan and Christine Watters. ing the struggles, failures and emailed one day prior to a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday on “Even with only four artists triumphs behind her scientific the performance. Q CONTRIBUTED PHOTO the front lawn of the Museum on showcased, there will be examples discoveries. Susan Marie Frontczak as Marie Curie. Main, 603 Main St. The artists will of a wide range of fiber arts in- The presentation is written talk about their creative process, cluding silk painting, felting, fiber and portrayed by Susan Marie and in some cases demonstrate books, ribbon work, crochet bas- Frontczak as part of STEM on their artistic techniques. kets and printing,” Schaefer added. Stage’s virtual tour of “Humanity An Open Letter The event is being held in con- While the showcase of local Needs Dreamers: A Visit With junction with the current exhibit, fiber artists is happening outside, Marie Curie,” commemorating of Appreciation! “Stitching California: Textile Art- the museum also will be hosting the 100th anniversary of her visit ists Interpret the Golden State,” studio quilt artist Adriane Dedic. to the United States in 1921. As many of you know, Foothill which brings together 43 textile Her work is featured in “Stitching STEM on Stage is a STEAM initia- artists from Northern California California” and she will be avail- tive to promote narrative science Optometric Group partnered and Nevada for a multifaceted por- able throughout the showcase to through theater, film and live with Total Vision, LLC in trait of California — its beauty, its discuss the quilts on display and events. October of last year. glory, its flaws and its challenges the many techniques used. “The museum is honored to Drs. Yang, Nguyen, and through studio art quilts. Dedic appears as part of the be the kickoff location for Marie Luong along with the “While our four local fiber artists Museum’s “Meet the Artists” pro- Curie’s virtual tour around the are not studio art quilters, I am ex- gram, which occurs every Saturday country through STEM on Stage’s rest of the team will look cited that this event will showcase through Aug. 18. Humanity Needs Dreamers pro- forward to meeting your the diversity of fiber arts, while Learn more about these and gram,” education director Sarah future eyecare needs. Because also highlighting local artists and other programs at www.museum Schaefer said. we have been practicing for the Pleasanton Art League,” educa- onmain.org or by calling 462- “Marie Curie was originally almost 40 years in Pleasanton, it tion director Sarah Schaefer said. 2766. Q scheduled to come to California is time for us to enter retirement, and move into our new season as grandparents. It is with such mixed emotions that we transition, but we wanted to express how very grateful we are to our patients, staff and treasured friends for this journey together. It has been our joy and honor to care for our patients and community for almost four decades, and you have profoundly impacted our lives in the best possible ways. We have been privileged to share in your lives and health experiences, and so appreciate the support and kind words of so many over the years. Thank you for how you have enriched our lives, and we wish you great blessings moving into this almost post-pandemic season full of new adventures! Dr. Edwin M. Liu and Dr. Amy Liu Longacre

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Pleasanton Weekly • July 16, 2021 • Page 15 Sports Pleasanton Preps sponsored by 417-1600 846-8802 PorkysPizzaPalace.com RoseHotel.net PLEASANTON Brandon Crawford (Foothill PREPS baseball/football): Crawford’s baseball excellence is well docu- BY DENNIS MILLER mented with his play and World Series titles with the San Francisco Giants. He still playing at such a Looking back at some of the great high level he was in the All-Star game this week. local athletes I’ve covered Old timers will remember this too: that Crawford was an excep- List spans the Tri-Valley, including a track star and family friend gone too soon tional football player, starting as a safety, and then when the Falcons The excitement of doing a story watching them climb through the well look at the present! were lacking a quarterback in his CONTRIBUTED PHOTO on former Foothill High athlete Val collegiate ranks, and in some cases Remember, these are athletes I senior season, he swapped sides of Miller family photo shows late Arioto going to the Olympics on to professional sports. covered regularly and spoke fre- the ball and became one of the best Amador alum Danny Gabor at the Team USA in softball brought back I started throwing some names quently with as well. I didn’t cover QBs in the area. I am still convinced top of the podium in 1987 after a flood of memories of so many down on paper and before too long all the sports, so there are going to he could have been a D-I football winning the state track title in the great athletes I was blessed to cover I had one heck of a list. I thought be some incredible athletes that get player — he was that good. 800 meters. during their high school days. to start with six athletes and then left off. Kim Patrick (Foothill soccer/ In some ways, many of them from time to time, I will drop in In no order and of course ex- softball): Patrick was best known Hitting left-handed and using her became an extended family as I some more. It’s a great way to cluding Arioto, who last week in for her soccer, earning a scholarship elite speed, she mastered the art of felt a tremendous sense of pride honor and remember the past, as Team USA’s first prep game in Japan to North Carolina, where in her the slap hit, racking up an average hit a solo home run to give the USA freshman year the Tar Heels took of over .600 for a season. a 1-0 win, here are the first six. the 1999 NCAA National Champi- Mia Fisher (Amador Valley Kyle Wright (Monte Vista onship, winning the College Cup. basketball): So amazing was Fisher football): Wright was the Gato- The final four were in San Jose during her time with the Dons lead- rade National Player of the Year in that year with Patrick leading the ing them to two state final games his senior season before he went to College Cup with four goals and and often seeing the Amador gym the University of Miami. was an All-Tournament selection. packed when the Amador girls took What people forget was Wright She transferred after her sophomore the court. Senior Manager, To place an ad was a sensational baseball player as year to the University of Tennessee A magician with the ball, she Operational Excellence well, earning All-East Bay honors where she made a mark in the Vols’ made everyone around her better, Senior Manager, Operational or get a quote, as a sophomore on the MV varsity. record books. which is what she did at the next Excellence sought by Allergan Sales, LLC. in Dublin, contact He was also a talented basketball Keeping with the unknown as- level at UC Santa Barbara. She made CA: Resp for creating a PMO Kevin Legarda player but chose to focus on foot- pect of her high school years, she the All-Big West team all four years that drives operational at 650.223.6597 ball his final two years. was an amazing softball player. and led the Gauchos to four NCAA Process Improvement appearances. methodology activities. or email Resumes: M. Antenesse, David Klech (California track Allergan, 2525 Dupont Dr., digitalads@ and field): Another EBAL athlete Irvine, CA 92612; use Job paweekly.com. that was honored as the Gatorade Code # CA0519JM. EOE. National Track and Field Athlete, Klech won the CIF Title in the 300 hurdles in 2006. Senior Manager, Digital Product Manager He was also an incredible long Web UI (Engineering) Tekion in Pleasanton, CA and high jumper, eventually moving Safeway Inc. hiring seeks Product Manager-Use analytcs to provide bus sltns. on to both the heptathlon and de- Senior Manager, Digital Req. Bchlr/Frgn Equiv in Oprtn cathlon. He started at UCLA before Web UI (Engineering) Rsrch, Mngmnt Sci, or rltd. Req transferring to Oregon. He is cur- in Pleasanton, CA. Subj. 5 yr relev exp w/ at least 2 yr in rently the head coach at UC Santa to bckgrnd check. Mail Oracle SQL Developr, Windows resume to Safeway Inc., XP, Linux, Unix. May req. trvl in Cruz. 5918 Stoneridge Mall Rd., US 10% of time. Mail or email Danny Gabor (Amador Valley resume to 5934 Gibraltar Dr, track and field): Danny was a fam- Pleasanton, CA 94588, Pleasanton, CA 94588 ATTN: Attn: M. Ferreira & Ref. Job ID PMPS 2021. Email: ily friend, which made covering his Code: 20210528SJ. [email protected] run to a CIF State title in the 800 meters so much better. In 1987, Gabor won the state title with a R&D / PRODUCT VP, Digital Shopping last-to-first run, bringing the crowd DEVELOPMENT Experience, Product at Hughes Stadium to their feet. Danny went on to run successfully SCIENTIST II Management & User The Clorox Services Company at the University of Arkansas. is accepting resumes for Experience Then, on a day I will never forget, Research & Development Safeway Inc. is hiring Danny’s life was ended in July 1996 / Product Development VP, Digital Shopping when he was a passenger on TWA Scientist II in Pleasanton, CA: Flight 800 that went down shortly Lead, design, and execute Experience, Product after take-off off the coast of Long project work, with a focus Management & HAUBERT’S OFFICE on product formulation, User Experience in Island. My dad and I still have our for technical discovery Pleasanton, CA. Subj. Haubert throws out first pitch personalized, autographed picture and commercialization of Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert, whose district includes from Danny on the victory stand in homecare products. Only to bckgrnd check. Mail Dublin and Livermore, tossed the ceremonial first pitch during the 1987. It sits on the mantle of our incidental domestic travel resume to Safeway Inc., Oakland Athletics home game July 2 against the Boston Red Sox. “This fireplace and will always hold a spe- is required. Mail resume 5918 Stoneridge Mall was an amazing experience, thank you Oakland A’s and the Oakland cial place. Q to Clorox HQ, Attn: Anant Rd., Pleasanton, CA Patwa, 1221 Broadway, Coliseum for having me. I will be waiting for my phone call asking to be Editor’s note: Dennis Miller is a Oakland, CA 94612. Must 94588, ATTN: J.Park + a pitcher for next season,” Haubert said, joking in part, in his district contributing sports writer for the reference Ref# CS-PLCA. ref. code: 20210519JP. newsletter. Then again, maybe the hometown team could have used the Pleasanton Weekly. To contact him lefty Haubert in the bullpen that night; the A’s lost 3-2 in 10 innings. about his “Pleasanton Preps” column, email [email protected]. Page 16 • July 16, 2021 • Pleasanton Weekly Calendar WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY O POST CALENDAR ITEMS AT PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM MUSEUM ON MAIN SPEAKERS with developmental disabilities. Movies PET OF THE WEEK SERIES Museum on Main presents The event will be emceed by CLASSIC CAR SHOW & MOVIE An Afternoon or Evening with local comedian, Regina Stoops, Marie Curie. As one of the world’s and feature a performance by NIGHT Callippe Preserve presents Meet Penny most renowned scientists, two- America’s Got Talent Season 14 Classic Car Show & Movie Night. Hi there, I’m Penny and I’m a time Nobel Prize winner Marie Winner, Kodi Lee. Tickets on sale 5 p.m., Classic Car Show, 8:30 special girl. After a difficult time, Curie is best known for pioneering now for the July 23 event. Visit p.m., Cannonball Run. Dinner, my friends here at the East Bay the field of radioactivity, but few sunflowerhill.org. drinks and concessions available. SPCA have taught me how to understand the obstacles she Bring lawn chairs and blankets. run, jump and wag. A 10-year- PLEASANTON CHAMBER OF faced just to enter the laboratory. July 17. Visit playcallippe. old Chihuahua, now I’m looking COMMERCE GOLF OUTING The Meet Curie as she recollects her com. 8500 Clubhouse Drive, for a relaxing place to live out Pleasanton Chamber Golf Outing quest to isolate two new elements Pleasanton. my golden years. Strangers can 2021 returns on the first Friday in and early experiments to treat be scary so I’d love a gentle, October at Callippe Preserve Golf FAMILY FUN FILM SERIES An cancer with radium therapy. 2 comfortable home to retire in Course. This is the Chamber’s inexpensive way for the entire p.m. and 7 p.m., July 21. Visit and get some love. Yes, once one true fundraising event of the family to enjoy some beloved museumonmain.org. I get to know you, I’m a real year. This event is a fun-filled movies of the past decades. 7 love bug. 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East Bay Holocaust Education Center, Livermore Shakespeare LOS ALTOS If you wish to learn more about Festival actors will bring life to 22160 Berkeley Court $2,298,000 a story about the Holocaust Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30 4BD/2BA these advertising options, through a virtual live staged Compass 650-703-6437 reading. 7-8:30 p.m., July 22. Visit please call 650.223.6582 or email livermoreshakes.org. Agents: Submit open homes at PleasantonWeekly.com/ [email protected]. real_estate

Pleasanton Weekly • July 16, 2021 • Page 17 WE LIST, WE SELL, WE CLOSE!

325 LONE OAK DRIVE, PLEASANTON OAK PARK VINTAGE HILLS ROSE PARK PLEASANTON 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,600 SF Single Level Detached Home in Desirable Well Located NEW LISTING! NEW LISTING PENDING Oak Park Neighborhood, Remodeled & Upgraded, Three Bedrooms, Spacious Master Suite with Dual Closets & Slider to Rear Yard, Remodeled Kitchen, Two Remodeled Bathrooms, Large Great Room with Vaulted Ceilings, Built-In Entertainment Center and Wood Burning Fireplace, Central Air Conditioning, Wood Flooring, New Carpet (Bedrooms), New Electrical Outlets & Switches), New Rubbed Oil Bronze Door 529 MALBEC COURT, 1558 POPPYBANK COURT, Hardware), New Electrical Switches & Outlets), Four New Fans, Near Large PLEASANTON PLEASANTON Mission Hills Park, Adjacent to Neighborhood Park, and Oak Hills Shopping Center. 4 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,050 SF 4 BD | 2.5 BA | 1,900 SF OFFERED AT $1,199,888 OFFERED AT $1,399,000 OFFERED AT $1,199,000

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3501 LITTLE VALLEY ROAD, SUNOL 7498 HILLVIEW COURT, PLEASANTON 6474 CALLE ESPERANZA, PLEASANTON 3 BD | 2.5 BD | 2,020 SF 4 BD | 2.5 BD | 3,022 SF 4 BD | 3 BD | 3,027 SF OFFERED AT $2,195,000 SOLD FOR $1,925,000 SOLD FOR $2,050,000

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802 CRELLIN ROAD, PLEASANTON 4825 DRYWOOD STREET, PLEASANTON 6415 CALLE ESPERANZA, PLEASANTON 4 BD | 3 BA | 1,942 SF 4 BD | 2 BA | 2,217 SF 4 BD | 3 BA | 3,027 SF SOLD FOR $1,675,000 SOLD FOR $1,700,000 SOLD FOR $2,050,000

This is not intended as a solicitation if your property is currently listed with another broker. The above information, is based on data received from public sources or third parties and has not be independently verified by the broker, Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty. If important to readers, readers are advised to verify information to their own satisfaction.

Page 18 • July 16, 2021 • Pleasanton Weekly WE’LL FIND WHAT YOU WANT IN A HOME, $125M+ volume since 2019 AND WHAT YOU NEVER KNEW YOU COULD 119 HAVE. NOTHING COMPARES! transactions since 2019 41+ COMING SOON years of local experience Via Di Salerno, Ruby Hill, Pleasanton Market is Still Hot, But Don’t Wait Too Long 6 BD, 5.5 BA, 6,702 SF on .69 Acre. Traditional French Country home with library, It’s no question that the local real estate market is favoring sellers bonus/game room, expansive family room & houses are in high demand. That doesn’t mean that your home and main level Primary retreat. Extensive MdOpbĆs
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780 Tranquility Circle #3 | Just Listed

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780 Tranquility Circle #3, Livermore 3 BD | 2 BA | 1817 SF 4204 Casterson Ct, Pleasanton 4 BD | 3.5 BA | 3528 SF

List Price | $679,598: Luxury Resort Style Living at Sage. Move in ready new List Price | $2,750,888 | Now Pending Over Asking In Just 4 Days construction condo with a large upgraded kitchen opens to an expansive living and dining area to a private balcony. Community boasts a pool, spa, and gym.

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3169 Tonopah Ct, Pleasanton 3 BD | 1.5 BA | 1132 SF 2468 Via De Los Milagros, Pleasanton 5 BD | 4 BA | 3787 SF

Represented Seller | $679,598 Represented Seller | $2,500,000

Give us a call for a no obligation home valuation. 925.596.8731

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Sold & Sold & Sold & Closed Closed Closed

1266 Nice Ct, Livermore 4 BD | 3 BA | 2125 SF 504 Zenith Ridge Dr, Danville 4 BD | 2 BA | 2856 SF 1627 Feldspar Ct, Livermore 5 BD | 3 BA | 2837 SF

Represented Seller | $1,350,000 | 15% Over Ask Represented Buyer | $1,625,000 | 1.5% Over Ask Represented Buyer | $1,825,000

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Pleasanton Weekly • July 16, 2021 • Page 21 DeAnna Armario | 925.694.0806 Brianna Armario | 925.694.0802 DRE# 01363180 | DRE# 01967027 www.ArmarioHomes.comwww.ArmarioHomes.com

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COMING COMING COMING SOON! SOON! SOON! 1785 Harvest Road, Pleasanton 2726 Curlew Court, Pleasanton 2213 Via Espada, Pleasanton 3bd/2ba | 1,520 sq.ft | 9,801 sq.ft lot 4bd/3ba | 2,128 sq.ft | 9,958 sq.ft lot 5bd/2.5ba | 2,378 sq.ft | 6,700 sq.ft lot PRICE UPON REQUEST PRICE UPON REQUEST PRICE UPON REQUEST

COMING COMING SOLD FOR $232K SOON! SOON! OVER ASKING 1874 Railroad Ave #104, Livermore 3556 Madeira Way, Livermore 1904 Toyon Court, Pleasanton 2bd/2ba | 1,145 sq.ft 3bd/1.5ba | 1,120 sq.ft | 4,965 sq.ft lot 7bd/5.5ba | 5,166 sq.ft | 40,510 sq.ft lot
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SOLD FOR SOLD FOR SOLD FOR $212K OVER $685K OVER $196K OVER 3127 Paseo Granada, Pleasanton ASKING 5658 Sunset Creek Court, Pleasanton ASKING 6439 Paseo Santa Cruz, Pleasanton ASKING 4bd/3ba | 3,386 sq.ft | 6,693 sq.ft lot 3bd/2.5ba | 3,495 sq.ft | 2.61 acre lot 5bd/2.5ba | 2,469 sq.ft | 6,700 sq.ft lot SOLD FOR $2,200,000 SOLD FOR $3,175,000 SOLD FOR $1,981,000

“When we were ready to sell our home, Tim arrived with a wealth of knowledge and a creative approach to our situation, along with the perfect family to buy our house. Tim listened, gave us great advice, and made the entire transaction easier than we thought it could be. He was actively involved every step of the way, incredibly responsive when we needed him, and brought a ton of resources to the table for us to address every one of our concerns. It’s hard for us to imagine a better sale experience.” Dave Budnick, Pleasanton

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