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CITY OF PLEASANTON Aclara-brand automated water meters such as this will be installed at all Pleasanton homes and businesses to replace manual-read meters that are aging. FATHER’S DAY SPIRIT RUN Coming soon: Wireless water metering WWW.SPIRITRUN.COM from City Hall 23rd 8AM Annual June 19, 2016 ith all of the remote con- automate meter reading and provide trollers, wireless time- accurate data, it will promote water changing clocks and conservation, reduce operating costs Your past participation has helped us raise over $900,000 Wroom-light sensors I have in my and improve customer service. towards college scholarships for Pleasanton students home, I guess it should be no sur- City staff has been working on prise that the city of Pleasanton will this project for the past few years, soon be peeking inside to see how pilot-testing the latest products to Proceeds support scholarships for Pleasanton students plus community & International projects much water I’m using. The City find the best fit for Pleasanton of The Rotary Club of Pleasanton Council voted Tuesday to spend $7 — the Aclara Fixed Network AMI million to install new automated STAR System. It’s a cloud-based water meters for all residential and system, which is good since that’s commercial users. where the water is. Aclara is also It’s about time. The old meter in known for the splendid perfor- the concrete box at the end of my mance, reliability and durability driveway is filled with dirt, leaves of its products, which include au- and who knows what. During the tomated water and electric meters drought, I was told to lift the ce- and, no doubt, the engineering in- ment cover and, while holding it side the many remotes in my home. upright and clearing the face of the The system is comprised of me- meter, check the numbers to see if ters fitted with transmission units I was nearing a penalty stage for which collect water data every using too much water. hour, 16 data-collector units that Between the dirt, muck and weight transmit this data to a cloud-based of the lid, I decided a fine was prefer- computer system and a new cus- able to a broken wrist and simply tomer web portal, which will en- waited for the bill every other month. able water users like me to access This new Automated Metering their real-time and historic con- Infrastructure (AMI) project rec- sumption data from any smart de- ognizes that most of the current vice or computer and enable us to meters are older and have a di- set notifications for abnormal usage minished capacity to provide ac- alerts that could predict potential curate reads even if we can open leaks in a user’s system. the concrete vault. Additionally, The $7 million projected cost for the current manual-read method the procurement and installation is labor intensive and adversely of the 22,000 new water meters impacts our carbon footprint due we’ll need is being paid through the to the number of city meter readers city’s Capital Improvement Program who are in their water department Fund and the Water Enterprise fleet vehicles daily checking us out. Fund, so it’s a bargain for us tax- This state-of-the-art meter read- payers. Installation starts in August. ing technology is the latest in the Hopefully my days of lifting those evolution of this type of technol- heavy concrete lids are over. ogy and Kathleen Yurchak, the city’s More information on this project director of operations and water can be found on the city’s web- utilities, says she’s anxious to bring site at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov, it to Pleasanton. Not only will it under “Hot Topics.” Q

About the Cover Foothill and Amador Valley high schools’ valedictorians and salutatorians will be among those honored at graduation ceremonies today. From left: Foothill salutatorian Edward Im, Amador Valley salutatorian Cherri Wang, Foothill valedictorian Eileen Lu and Amador Valley valedictorian Catherine Tu gather at Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area. Photo by Meredith Bauer. Cover design by Kristin Brown. Vol. XVII, Number 20 Pleasanton Weekly • June 10, 2016 • Page 3 Streetwise ASKED AROUND TOWN 2015 What have you been doing these days in order to beat the heat? We Now Sell Dog Jason Young Food Construction I’ve been turning on the air conditioning and keeping it on constantly. I feel like I’m letting money just fly out the window, but it’s really the only way to stay comfortable Expires 6/24/16 Chip Car Key when it’s 90-something degrees outside. $6999 (Some Restrictions Apply) Jennifer Jacobson Ask Us About: Teacher Rescreening Or New Window Screens, Sharpening Knives, I’ve been spending as much time as Scissors, Chainsaws, Mower possible in the pool. My kids really like Blades and Many to swim, so it’s a great way for us to all Timing Belt Special!! Garden Tools. be together, while beating the heat at the same time. $ any timing off belt kit 25 Two Locations to serve you: All makes and models 1807 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton Expires 7/7/16 Phone (925) 846-0660 Kathy Hughes 652 Main Street, Pleasanton Teacher/librarian Call for more specials! 925-249-9751 Phone (925) 846-0727 *HSPMVYUPH(]L:[L6࠮7SLHZHU[VU I’ve been using a portable fan and www.truevalue.com/pleasanton applying cool towels periodically to the back of my neck and forehead. I’ve also closed every window and otherwise sealed up the house during the hottest +RSH+RVSLFH -EULQJLQJKRSH hours of the day. It all seems to work IRUDEHWWHUWRGD\ pretty well.

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Page 4 • June 10, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Yes on Measure K wins by 254 votes Tri-Valley Heroes Greenbriar gets final OK for 43-home Lund Ranch development The Pleasanton Weekly is once again putting out a call for nomi- BY JEB BING Sunset Creek Way across a hillside To meet those rules, Greenbriar’s extension of Sunset Creek Way — nations and sponsorships for our ith all 48 precincts report- slope that opponents of the project 43-home development will be built against the older Ventana Hills and annual Tri-Valley Heroes awards — ing by 4 a.m. Wednesday, sought to block. on Lund Ranch flatland. Mission Hills Park communities our salute to the community mem- W voters approved a refer- The vote ends public debates But Greenbriar will also build on the other side, with both resist- bers dedicated to bettering the Tri- endum asking if the City Council’s over building homes on the 195- 50 yards of an extension of Sun- ing the additional traffic Green- Valley and the lives of its residents. action to allow Greenbriar Homes acre Lund Ranch II site that start- set Creek Way, one of two roads briar’s 43 homes would add to their Individuals who live or work Communities to build 43 homes on ed in September 2002 when 113 planned to connect to the devel- neighborhood streets. in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Lund Ranch in southeast Pleasanton homes were proposed for construc- opment on both its west and east In the council’s final approval of San Ramon, Danville or Alamo are should be allowed. tion on 12,000-square-foot lots. sides. The Sunset Creek Way ex- the development, it also ruled that eligible, as are organizations and The final vote was 6,852 Yes The proposed development then tension will cross a steep slope that 12 of the new homes will use Lund businesses headquartered in these votes on Measure K, a narrow changed hands, and it was not until falls under Measure PP’s terms. The Ranch Road, Independence Drive communities. Nominations must be but still decisive margin of 254 April 2007 that a new builder pro- issue became the focus of those and Junipero Street to reach Sunol received by 5 p.m. Sept. 5, after votes over the 6,598 No votes, or posed 149 homes on 3,000-square- who sponsored Tuesday’s referen- Boulevard. Motorists from the other which our panel of judges will select 49.06% opposed. foot lots. Those plans again were dum. The roadway also raised the 31 new Lund Ranch homes will use the award recipients. Once the vote is certified by delayed and, a year later, Measure PP question of whether a road is a Sunset Creek Way and Sycamore This year’s award categories are the Alameda County Registrar of — which requires the city to restrict structure, like homes, and would Creek Way to Sunol Boulevard. Arts and Culture, Community Spir- Voters’ Office in about 30 days, development of housing and com- fall under PP restrictions, or not. With preliminary development it, Courage, Innovation, Rising Star, Greenbriar can move forward with mercial structures on steep slopes The issue also pitted one neigh- plans already in place, Greenbri- Role Model and Lifetime Achieve- its construction plans, including and within 100 vertical feet of a borhood — Bridle Creek and Syc- ar could start construction this ment. The work for which a nomi- building a 50-yard extension of ridgeline — was approved by voters. amore Creek at the end of the spring. Q nee is nominated must have taken place, at least in part, during the 12 months prior to nomination. To submit a nomination or to County Fair learn more about sponsoring this year’s Tri-Valley Heroes program, opening email Publisher Gina Channell at GChannell@embarcaderomedia group.com. Wednesday Concerts, rides, Finding your history entertainment, exotic The Livermore-Amador Ge- nealogical Society is presenting a food at fairgrounds discussion about family history through July 4 research website FamilySearch on Monday evening in Pleasanton. The Alameda County Fair will FamilySearch representative open Wednesday with new attrac- Ralph Severson will speak about tions, more special events and fair the international online geneal- favorites ranging from horse racing ogy search service provided by the to big name concerts and a fireworks Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day spectacular on July 4 featuring the Saints that is expanding at a rate of Oakland East Bay Symphony. 10 million names per week. As in past years, opening day at- Severson will focus his presenta- tendees will get to enjoy $1 admis- tion on the website’s “roads less sion and $1 rides until 5 p.m. traveled” — parts of the site that are The Big O Tires Concert Series used relative little but have signifi- kicks off opening night with Cinder- cant value to researches, according ella’s Tom Kiefer, followed by a 2016 to organizers. COURTESY OF HENKE FAMILY lineup that includes Eric Burdon & The presentation is set for 7:30 The Animals, Joe Nichols, Tower of p.m. Monday at Congregation Beth Concerts in the Park are back Power, Great White, Smash Mouth, Emek, 3400 Nevada St. in Pleas- Take Us Along: Pleasanton residents Rachel and Elizabeth Henke get ready for the first Concert in the Park of the sea- LeAnn Rimes, BJ Thomas, Kool & the anton. For more information, con- son last Friday, spending some of their wait time catching up on local news in the Pleasanton Weekly. The Concerts in Gang, The Guess Who and Crystal tact Marilyn Glass and Diane Wie- the Park series continues today at 7 p.m. at Lions Wayside and Delucchi parks with the CoolTones playing big band and Gayle. del, the society’s program chairs, at swing tunes. The concerts, organized by the Pleasanton Downtown Association, occur on Friday nights through August. The fair’s new premium reserved [email protected]. seats option offers concert fans even more advantages with a limited num- Become an advocate ber of front-section seats for each show that can now be purchased in Hope Hospice is hosting an in- Incumbents win big in Zone 7 race advance through the fair’s website formational session this Saturday Figuers, Ramirez Holmes and Quigley secure seats again on water board for $19.95, including fair admission. morning for family caregivers en- Open seating remains free with gen- titled “Navigating the Healthcare BY MEREDITH BAUER which include a eral admission as always. System: Becoming an Advocate for In the race for the Zone 7 Water vast majority — The popular Extreme Action Your Loved One.” Agency board of directors, in- but not all — of Sports shows introduced last year The nonprofit’s event aims to help cumbents Sandy Figuers, Angela ballots cast. The will be back with more Monster participants understand their rights Ramirez Holmes and Dick Quigley top three vote- Truck, Demolition Derby and Ex- and how to effectively advocate for clinched the three available seats getters are cho- treme Rodeo challenges. As before, a their loved ones. Other topics in- Tuesday, securing their spots for sen for the seats. different show will be featured each clude how to handle hospitalizations another four years by beating out All four chal- weekend, while Extreme Freestyle and hospital discharge, as well as four challengers. lengers fell be- Motocross will still be featured daily. strategies for keeping track of health Each of the incumbents have ca- Sandy Angela Dick hind the incum- Craft beer lovers can unite at the histories, medications and medical reers that complement the board’s Figuers Ramirez Holmes Quigley bents. Alden Red, White & Brew Fest happening appointments, organizers said. responsibilities. Figuers owns a Lane Nursery at the Budweiser Grandstand infield The free session runs from 9:30 geology firm, Ramirez Holmes Figuers clinched the top spot owner Jacqueline Williams-Cour- track during live horse racing on a.m. to noon at 6377 Clark Ave., runs a political consulting firm Tuesday with 23.63% of the vote, tright came in fourth place with July 2 from 3-6 p.m. The event offers Suite 100, in Dublin. For more and Quigley is a retired Lawrence Ramirez Holmes earned 17.40% 13.39% of the vote, followed by unlimited sampling of dozens of craft information or to register visit Livermore National Laboratory se- and Quigley garnered 15.53%, ac- www.HopeHospice.com. nior logistics coordinator. cording to Election Night results, See ZONE 7 on Page 6 See COUNTY FAIR on Page 9 Pleasanton Weekly • June 10, 2016 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT Community college district poised to pass $950 million bond Supervisor Miley dominates, plus state, federal and Bay tax results

BY JEREMY WALSH The Chabot-Las Positas Commu- nity College District appears on track to pass a new $950 million facilities bond measure with more than 64% of voters approving of the bond issuance at the polls, as of Election Night totals. The bond measure, which requires 55% voter support, received 64.49% support (55,573 Yes votes) from vot- ers in Alameda County’s portion of the district, according to Tuesday night totals, which are considered unofficial because they include a vast majority — but not all — ballots cast. The community college district also includes a sliver of Contra Costa County, and 81 of 133 voters in that area voted in favor. College administrators say they need the money to pay for new classrooms at the Hayward and Liver- more campuses, along with three new lecture halls, new health sci- ence classrooms, new facilities for the welding department and horticulture, and new offices for faculty. The bond issuance will cost an average of $92.12 per year, accord- MARY LAUFFER ing to Loranzo Legaspi, the district’s More than 64% of voters supported a $950 million bond measure for the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District for facility upgrades and improvements vice chancellor of business services, at its Livermore (shown) and Hayward campuses. who based his estimate on the area’s median home value of $376,000. The annual impact of the bond will be ceived 37.55% many during this campaign,” he have a housing bond to pass this higher for homeowners in Pleasan- of the vote in the ‘It is with much added, singling out his supporters November,” he said. ton, where the current median home supervisor race at respect, humility from Pleasanton, including all five • Bay Area voters appeared to have value is $975,800. the end of Elec- City Council members. passed a regional ballot measure pro- tion Night. and sincerity that “Campaigns can bring people clos- posing a $12 annual parcel tax on all In other races “Granted there er together,” Miley said. “My office properties across the nine-county Bay • Alameda County Supervisor Nate are still late-arriv- I thank you.’ approaches our day-to-day work at Area for 20 years to fund Bay conser- Miley controlled Election Night in his ing absentee bal- the county like this, always organiz- vation and flood protection projects. bid to continue representing Pleasan- lots to be count- Nate Miley, ing and working with people. We Unofficial Election Night results re- ton and the rest of District 4 on the ed, but this is a Alameda County Supervisor will continue to do this — work port that Measure AA, which would Board of Supervisors. resounding win,” with people, build community, and generate an estimated $500 million The four-term incumbent fin- Miley said in a statement Wednesday. district that includes East Oakland, strengthen families in the city of over its life, had received about 69% of ished Tuesday with 27,119 votes, “With nearly 11,000 more votes than Montclair, Castro Valley, Ashland, Pleasanton.” the vote, above the two-thirds needed or 61.78%, well ahead of lone chal- our opponent, it is safe to call this Cherryland, Fairview, El Portal Ridge “It is with much respect, humility, to pass, with more than 965,000 votes lenger Bryan Parker, a former Port of one.” and Pleasanton. and sincerity that I thank you for counted as of Tuesday morning. Oakland commissioner and former Miley, who has served on the coun- “I am truly humbled to have re- supporting my re-election to county Oakland mayoral candidate who re- ty board since 2000, represents a ceived so much support from so supervisor. Please stay engaged we See ELECTION on Page 9

The Pleasanton Weekly is seeking an enthusiastic and said. “It is an honor to serve.” talented staff reporter with previous journalism experience ZONE 7 Continued from Page 5 Quigley said his goals for his working in print and digital news environments. The reporter next term are diversifying the will cover and edit stories ranging from school board agency’s water supply, focusing on Join meetings to police to features for our award-winning print and Amador Valley biology teacher capture of stormwater and creat- digital publications. Eric Thiel (12.12%), mechanical ing ways for the public to use engineer Victor Karpenko (9.25%) Zone 7’s Patterson Ranch property Beyond excellent reporting and writing skills, a bachelor’s and financial analyst Alfred Exner for recreation, such as hiking. degree in journalism or a related field, previous experience (8.45%), as of early Wednesday “I’m excited, one, and I’m hum- our in a newsroom setting, demonstrated news judgment and morning when 100% of precincts bled, two, to been given the fourth the ability to prioritize tasks and handle stress of daily had reported their results. Write- opportunity to serve the public,” deadlines and multiple priorities are required. The ability in candidates made up 0.22% of he added. “I believe my vision to deliver clean, vibrant copy while working to very tight ballots cast. and the things that I stand for team! deadlines is crucial. Photography skills, social media and The race was nonpartisan. resonated.” copy editing experience are a plus. The candidate must also About 68,000 ballots were cast in The Zone 7 board oversees the the Zone 7 contest, according to legislative and financial decisions Seeking passionate, be able to work the required hours, which include some night Election Day statistics. for the water and flood control experienced journalist assignments and occasional weekend hours. Top vote-getter Figuers said agency, which is the primary water This is a full-time position based at our Pleasanton office Tuesday night, “I’d like to thank wholesaler for the cities of Pleas- with benefits including medical/dental, a 401(k) plan, the voters for supporting me, and I anton and Livermore, the Dublin vacation and holiday pay. This is the East Bay Division of look forward to representing them San Ramon Services District and for another four years.” Cal Water’s Livermore division. Embarcadero Media Group and includes the Pleasanton He said his goals for the next Figuers, Ramirez Holmes and Weekly, PleasantonWeekly.com and DanvilleSanRamon.com. four years include keeping an eye Quigley’s new terms will begin Send resume and clips that show a variety of work to Gina on the budget and pushing back July 1. Channell, publisher, [email protected], against proposals to extend gravel- Figuers’ current run began in by June 17. No calls please. EOE. mining operations to depths that 2008, but he also served on the could threaten the region’s aquifer. board for 12 years in the 1980s “Thank you for the vote of con- and ’90s. Ramirez Holmes was first 5506 SUNOL BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 | PLEASANTON | PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM fidence to continue my work for elected in 2012, and Quigley has the Tri-Valley,” Ramirez Holmes served on the board since 2004. Q Page 6 • June 10, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly Helping you dig safely

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Pleasanton Weekly • June 10, 2016 • Page 7 NEWSFRONT

The English Rose honored as Small Business of the Year Assemblywoman picks downtown Pleasanton shop for district-wide award

BY MEREDITH BAUER ton’s charming business community,” selection of Lisa Binzoni’s business Downtown Pleasanton’s The Eng- Baker said in a news release announc- had nothing to do with her son’s con- lish Rose Tea Room & Gifts was ing the award. nection to Baker. recognized last week as Small Busi- “The English Rose has demon- Farag said Baker’s staff nearly elimi- ness of the Year in the 16th Assembly strated a strong commitment to nated The English Rose from consid- District. supporting local nonprofits in our eration to avoid perceptions of bias, Assemblywoman Catharine Baker community by giving back in time but the tea shop’s community impact (R-San Ramon) presented the award and contributions to charity,” Baker rose it to the top of the list. to Lisa Binzoni, owner of the West added. “It is with great pleasure that The English Rose opened in 2004 Neal Street tea shop, during a cer- I recognize The English Rose, not and hosts lessons on etiquette and emony in Sacramento on June 1. only for its success in business, but group tea events. “As a small, family-owned, and also for its devotion to community “I am grateful to have been hon- independently-operated restaurant, service.” ored with this award from Assembly- The English Rose serves our com- Lisa Binzoni is the mother of a woman Catharine Baker, and I so munity as a local job creator, and, member of Baker’s staff, communica- appreciate her commitment to small for over 11 years, has been a trea- tions director Nick Binzoni. Baker’s businesses in our community,” Lisa sured addition to downtown Pleasan- chief of staff, Nanette Farag, said the Binzoni said in a release. Q Top: The English Rose Tea Room & Gifts on West Neal Street in downtown Pleasanton has been honored as the Assembly District 16 Small Business of the Year. (Photo by Meredith Bauer). Below: At the award presentation in Sacramento earlier this month were (from left) Carol Trebes, Beth Marotto, The English Rose owner Lisa Binzoni, Assemblywoman Catharine Baker and Jill Lorentz. (Photo courtesy of Baker’s office).

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WEEKLY FILE PHOTO The pig races are a popular attraction every year at the Alameda County Fair. ing stilt entertainers Tangled Threads. COUNTY FAIR Horse racing, always a major at- Continued from Page 5 traction at the fair, gets underway beers, food, games and wagering. next Thursday with races continuing Tickets include fair admission and through June 19, and then again are available now on the fair’s website June 23-26, and closing with races starting at $40. July 1-4. This year will feature the fair’s Angel Moore, the fair’s market- third “Snackdown,” where the fair’s ing and communications manager, own food vendors will offer up out- said there’s more racing coming. The COURTESY OF LPFD rageous new creations to compete California Horse Racing Board has Firefighter paramedic Craig Freeman sprays down a brush fire that spread to one acre in east Pleasanton on for the prized championship belt. A transferred six fall racing days from Tuesday afternoon. live judging event, hosted by KCBS’ Stockton to Alameda County for Fall Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem will be horse racing on a pair of three-day held at the fair on June 18 at 4 p.m. weekends, Sept. 23-25 and Sept. 30- Quick action avoids large Food fans will also enjoy $2 Tasty Oct. 2. Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gate admission to the fair is $12 when samples of fair food favorites for adults ages 13-61, $10 for seniors fire in east Pleasanton will be offered for just two bucks. 62 and older and children 6-12 years Following the Rotary Club of old, with children under 6 years old Firefighters extinguish one-acre blaze Tuesday afternoon Pleasanton’s traditional Father’s Day admitted free. Spirit Run at 8 a.m. June 19, the Carnival wristbands sell for $25. A BY MEREDITH BAUER on scene, but the fire was on a steep homes in the area around Ruby fair will offer free admission for dads season pass for admission for all 18 Livermore-Pleasanton Fire De- hill where the trucks couldn’t reach. Hill,” Testa said. until noon with special events at the days is $36, and a Fun Pack that pro- partment officials extinguished a The firefighters stretched their hoses No buildings were damaged, and racetrack and throughout the fair. vides four general admission tickets small brush fire in east Pleasanton and used extension hoses to reach no one was injured, he said. Fire- More new attractions for 2016 will and a parking pass costs $40. The fair on Tuesday afternoon. the fire. fighters continued to patrol for hot include the Budweiser Clydesdales, also admits service men and women Firefighters were called to 5 Tus- The brush fire was under control spots until Wednesday. June 15-26, the K9 Kings, flying dog free until 5 p.m. every day with valid cany Place at 2:05 p.m. to handle a after 20 minutes. The fire originated “This fire serves as a reminder to show, June 28-30, and fair favorites, military IDs. one-acre brush fire, battalion chief near a construction site, and while use caution when around the dry including pig races, exhibits, food, Visit www.alamedacountyfair.com Joe Testa said. When firefighters the cause is under investigation, grass areas of this region as even rides and games. Daily events will for more information and updated arrived, the blaze was about 100 arson is not suspected, Testa said. a small spark can lead to a large include Chinese Acrobats of Hebei, schedules. Q feet away from a home and moving “Had the initial actions of fire- fire. Mowing and weed abatement magician Frank Thurston, the Mark —Jeb Bing “moderately” fast through tall, dry fighters not been able to contain should be done in morning hours & Dre comedy duo show and stroll- grass, he said. this fire, it would have likely spread using equipment with spark arres- Six department fire trucks arrived to hundreds of acres and threatened tors,” Testa said. Q

ELECTION tion to fill an unexpired term in May — and in Dublin’s case, construct a Continued from Page 6 2015, led the way Tuesday night with second high school. Both initiatives 54.7%. were general obligation bonds, which Rubay followed with 27.7% to require 55% voter approval. The proposal was supported by clinch a spot in the two-person run- The Dublin Unified School Dis- Getting to know you many local politicians, business and off. The other primary challenger, trict’s $283 million bond, on the environmental groups, who said the Democrat Guy Moore, was last with ballot as Measure H, received sup- is the first funding was critical to help reduce 17.6%. port from 3,849 voters, or 59.5% of pollution in the Bay, restore wildlife • There were only two candidates ballots counted as of Election Night. investment we make. habitat, protect communities from each in the races for U.S. House of The bond — the Dublin district’s flooding and increase shoreline ac- Representatives and State Assembly third since 2004 — will raise Dublin cess, including the creation of 25 districts representing Pleasanton, homeowners’ property tax by $60 per A Fiercely Independent miles of new Bay Trails. and both sets of candidates were $100,000 of assessed value. Financial Planning and Investment Firm The measure was overwhelming- going to advance to a November The race was less dramatic for the ly passed in counties like Alameda, runoff regardless of the primary Livermore Valley Joint Unified School where it got 74.6% approval, San results. District’s Measure J. The $245 mil- Francisco (77%) and Marin (72.5%). In the 15th Congressional District, lion bond measure, which will cost It did fall short of two-thirds in other two-term Congressman Eric Swal- $48 per $100,000 of assessed home counties such as Napa (57%) and well (D-Dublin) sat above Republican value, finished Election Night with Sonoma (62.5%). challenger Danny R. Turner 75.7% to about 66% approval. • State Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Orinda) 24.3%. • The unofficial election results in- and Republican challenger Joseph A. Freshman Assemblywoman Catha- clude early vote-by-mail tallies and Rubay are set to head to a November rine Baker (R-San Ramon) led Demo- 100% of totals reported by the pre- runoff after the pair finished with crat challenger Cheryl Cook-Kallio, a cincts on Election Night. The final the top two vote totals in the three- teacher and former Pleasanton City election figures will likely change as person primary election to represent Council member, 53.8% to 46.2%. remaining vote-by-mail ballots, pro- 925-621-1000 | miradorcp.com the 7th Senatorial District, which • Voters in Dublin and Livermore ap- visional ballots and other qualifying „ŞåÏĜ±ĬĜŸƋŸĜĹƋĘå‰ųĜěš±ĬĬåƼ includes Pleasanton. pear to have passed school facilities ballots are processed, according to Glazer, who is bidding for his first bond measures to modernize and up- the California Secretary of State. Q full term after winning a special elec- grade existing schools and classrooms —Bay City News contributed to this story. Pleasanton Weekly • June 10, 2016 • Page 9 NEWSFRONT TAKE US ALONG

COURTESY OF ALLAN LAM A team of Pleasanton students earned first place in the Destination Imagination competition for their performance depicting the civil rights movement. From left: Allan Lam, Sydney Cohen, Aly Lam, Holden Meyer, Aryan Sethi, Chiemeka Kalu, Vincent Hsu and Lara Qureshi. Pleasanton students win in Destination Imagination competition Team presents stirring rendition of civil rights struggle BY MEREDITH BAUER Chiemeka Kalu, parent Suzy Maska of Martin Luther King Jr. and for- A team of Hart Middle School said. mer Alabama Gov. George Wallace’s Tomb Raider: The Markel family took a vacation to Siem Reap, Cambodia, students took first place in a recent The Destination Imagination com- speech on segregation. fulfilling a longtime goal to see Angkor Wat and other famous temples. Two- Destination Imagination competition petition includes presentations that The team was also given the com- year-old Ellen, Jenny, Patrick and Kanoa, 7, brought the Pleasanton Weekly in Knoxville, Tenn. focus on the intersection of arts and petition’s daVinci award for “out- to their favorite temple, Ta Prohm, also known as the “Tomb Raider” temple The Pleasanton seventh-grade science, technology, engineering and standing creativity.” because that’s where they filmed the Angelina Jolie movie. students competed in the arts-and- math (STEM) fields. “In the end, the team’s risk-taking To submit your “Take Us Along” entry, email your photograph to srhodes@ science competition in late May. The Pleasanton team gave a per- paid off; the audience was left speech- pleasantonweekly.com. Be sure to identify who is in the photo (names listed The team was made up of Sydney formance that detailed a timeline of less by this compelling performance,” from left to right), the location, the date and any relevant details about where Cohen, Aly Lam, Holden Meyer, important events in the civil rights the judges wrote after the perfor- you took your Weekly. Aryan Sethi, Vincent Hsu and movement, such as the assassination mance, according to Maska. Q Hacienda awarded East Personal finance gifts Bay Leadership medal for the new graduate Suggestion: Buy them a session (or more) with a money coach Highest recognition given by regional council BY NATHANIEL SILLIN open a Roth IRA or Traditional IRA. with their future education. BY JEB BING Northern California. Over 10 College graduation season is Early retirement investing is one of • If your new grad loves a company, Pleasanton’s Hacienda busi- million square feet of existing, upon us. How about a gift that will the most important lessons any new consider buying them a few shares. ness and residential commu- mixed-use space is occupied really mean something to a student college grad can learn. Again, evaluate this decision nity has been awarded the by some 685 companies that in your life? • If they’re continuing school, create against your own finances and paren- East Bay Leadership medal, locally employ approximately The way I see it, the best gradua- a 529 plan or contribute to an exist- tal opinion, but if there is a particular the highest award given by the 19,000 people. tion gift isn’t just a check in an enve- ing one. company the new grad has bought East Bay Leadership Council. In addition, Hacienda’s resi- lope. It’s coming up with a few great, Many new college graduates return merchandise from or otherwise has The honor is given annually dential developments provide memorable ideas to help a new grad to school to start a master’s degree or taken a great interest in, consider to a business recognized for homes for 4,300 residents. get a great financial start in life. At a other advanced training. If such an going with them to a brokerage to outstanding community ser- “Hacienda is very proud to time when money skills for young idea makes sense for your finances, buy a few shares in the company. vice and regional leadership. receive this award,” said James adults have never been more impor- consider opening or contributing to Make it a lesson not only in the “Hacienda has been an in- Paxson, Hacienda’s general tant, consider the following: a 529 college savings plan to support purchase process, but in the valua- valuable asset to the Tri-Valley manager. “We believe it is im- • Buy them a session (or more) with their continuing education. tion, tax and ownership issues any- community and the East Bay portant to invest in the area a money coach. A 529 plan is a college savings one has to deal with as a long-term Leadership Council’s work in and Hacienda is committed If you already work with a quali- plan set up by a state or educational shareholder. Even though he or she the region,” said Kristin Con- to continually working toward fied financial planner or professional institution that offers tax advantages will probably own more investments nelly, the organization’s presi- improving those underlying tax preparer, why not pay for a ses- and potentially other incentives to in mutual funds over a lifetime, un- dent and CEO. conditions that make a differ- sion or two for the new grad to help make it easier to save for college and derstanding the ownership of indi- Connelly said that Hacienda ence in the region’s quality of them work out their first budget as a other post-secondary training for a vidual stocks will inform all the in- has helped with important life and economy.” working adult? designated beneficiary, such as a child vesting they do. regional initiatives related to “It is a privilege to have the Take the time to talk with the or grandchild. A friend or a relative Bottom line: Money issues can transportation and water, and opportunity to work with the professional about specific financial can set one up and name anyone as be daunting for today’s new gradu- played a key role in the cre- diverse array of business and issues the grad will need to address as a beneficiary: the new grad, another ate. Why not disarm their concerns ation of the Tri-Valley Anti- community leaders convened well as their first, formal budget setup relative, even yourself. with some solid advice from experts Poverty Collaborative through by the East Bay Leadership if they’ve never budgeted before. And there are no income restric- you trust? By offering up basics its Hacienda Helping Hands Council as their commitment • Help them get a start on their retire- tions on doing so. You’ll also be free in budgeting, saving and investing, community initiative. to the region is inspiring and ment savings. to change the beneficiary if neces- you just might become one of their Hacienda is the largest their work truly makes a dif- Again, most of these gift ideas can sary. One suggestion before you act: favorites. Q development of its kind in ference,” he added. Q come from one person or a group talk it over with the new grad or his Editor’s note: Nathaniel Sillin directs throwing in cash contributions. Con- or her family members to make sure Visa’s financial education programs. Fol- sider taking your new grad out to this is the best approach for helping low him on Twitter, @PracticalMoney. Page 10 • June 10, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Dublin names new parks director Rodems, Rancho Cordova parks/rec leader, will fill vacant position Aug. 1

James M. Rodems, currently the Rodems, who will start in his district administrator of the Ran- new position Aug. 1, is arriving at cho Cordova Recreation and Parks Dublin as the city is embarking on District, has been hired as the the expansion of its parks system new director of Dublin’s Parks and with the addition of several new Community Services Department. neighborhood parks. Following a nationwide recruit- He will also have responsibility ment, Rodems for the design and was selected to fill ‘His background and development of the vacant posi- new community tion created when outstanding fiscal park features, in- Paul McCreary cluding the next resigned to head management skills phase of Fallon up the Hayward Sports Park and Area Recreation make him the ideal the new Emer- District in Janu- ald Glen Recre- ary candidate.’ ation and Aquatic “We are for- Complex. tunate that the Chris Foss, Rodems began search resulted in Dublin city manager his career in rec- the appointment reation services in of an individual with extensive 1995 as the director of the Activ- experience in parks management, ity and Recreation Center at UC COURTESY OF PUSD facilities management and opera- Davis. He also served as the city of tions, event planning, and capital Lodi’s director of Parks, Recreation, Adios, amigos project management,” Dublin City and Cultural Services from 2007 The Pleasanton school district’s mariachi program capped off its first year May 26 with an end-of-year Manager Chris Foss said. to 2012, and was general man- performance for friends, family and community members. “(Rodems’) background and out- ager of the Stockton Event Center The Estrella del Pueblo program teaches children how to perform classic mariachi songs and to play standing fiscal management skills from 2005 to 2006. He has an traditional instruments, such as the guitarrón and vihuela. Students also learn to play guitars, violins and make him the ideal candidate to undergraduate degree in recreation trumpets and to sing verses of songs while practicing the 200-year-old genre. guide the city of Dublin in the services from Cal State University, Applications for the 2016-17 program are available on the district’s website. The program is structured building and operation of our future Fresno. Q for students with no musical experience and for students with some music and instrumental training. Groups parks and facilities,” Foss added. —Jeb Bing range from beginner to advanced.

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Pleasanton Weekly • June 10, 2016 • Page 11 NEWSFRONT San Ramon: Police chief named as interim city manager Joe Gorton takes helm July 1; search for permanent replacement might wait until after November election

BY JEREMY WALSH tion ... My primary goal will be when it was established in 2007, The San Ramon City Council to hold down the fort and deliver and he has been the city’s police looked within to find its short- the same quality services we had chief since late 2013. term replacement for retiring under Greg Rogers.” With his tenure as interim city City Manager Greg Rogers, voting Rogers announced last month manager set to start in less than Monday to appoint police chief that he would retire after June to a month, Gorton said he has the Joe Gorton as the interim city end a 25-year career in govern- advantage of already being part of manager effective July 1. ment, including the past 13 years the city’s executive management “He was a unanimous choice. with the city of San Ramon. He team and having key background We were very, very confident,” has served as city manager since and understanding of San Ramon’s Mayor Bill Clarkson said after the April 2011. city government. council’s closed-session decision. That left the City Council to “I have a pretty good feel for Clarkson said Gorton was the decide the path to find a successor, where we are and where we need top candidate because of his and the five councilmen opted to to go,” he added. knowledge of the city, experience fill the position on a temporary Gorton will still be responsible with city staff, steady and gracious basis for now. for overseeing the police depart- leadership style, and ability to ex- They offered Gorton the interim ment, but he could delegate those plain topics to residents. city manager position after closed- tasks to other police managers or The mayor also pointed to Gor- session deliberations at City Hall appoint an acting police chief. The ton’s “extensive education back- on Monday. Clarkson said the department has one captain and ground and his leadership in being council considered multiple can- six lieutenants. the city’s police chief ... and he has didates but declined to identify He said he hopes to determine the people skills that are so impor- the others, citing confidentiality whether and how to reorganize the tant in working with the public.” for the hiring process. police department by August. “I’m Looking ahead to becoming the Gorton, 50, has worked in law confident we will be able to keep city’s top administrator, Gorton enforcement for more than 28 the boat afloat,” he added. said, “I’m looking forward to it, years. He started working for the The interim contract Gorton and I’m excited about the posi- San Ramon Police Department signed Monday calls for him to receive a $21,616 monthly salary in his new position. The agreement remains in effect Realtors like state’s until the City Council hires a per- manent city manager or chooses to remove Gorton as the interim. He housing plan that would have the ability to return as police chief. COURTESY OF SRPD San Ramon police chief Joe Gorton will take over as San Ramon’s interim city As for recruitment of a perma- manager effective July 1. Pleasanton opposes nent city manager, Clarkson said, “At this stage, we have no timeline sition as mayor and two council the permanent city manager, de- Governor’s bill would strip California cities of established.” seats — now held by vice mayor pending on how his interim tenure The mayor added that the coun- Scott Perkins and Councilman goes. right for detailed review of developers’ plans cil has had a conversation about Phil O’Loane — are up for elec- “It’s important to find out if I’m possibly waiting to begin the hir- tion this fall. the right fit,” he said. “If it felt BY JEB BING prove the pace of housing produc- ing search until after the city elec- Gorton said he is open to the right, I might throw my hat into The California Association of Re- tion,” said the organization’s presi- tions in November. Clarkson’s po- possibility of applying to become the ring.” Q altors this week applauded a “build dent Pat “Ziggy” Zicarelli. by right” proposal by Gov. Jerry Zicarelli added, “We encourage Brown that Pleasanton Mayor Jerry the Legislature to include this pro- Thorne and the League of California posal in its final state budget.” Cities oppose. Brown, as part of the state budget Brown’s plan would allow pro- May Revise, asked the Legislature posed land-use decisions by devel- to approve his “By Right Housing opers to occur without any pub- Proposal.” lic review or public hearings and “This is an attempt to streamline would give city and county staffs affordable housing approvals and the decision-making authority over would require cities to approve a elected city councils and county certain type of housing project with boards of supervisors. certain levels of affordable units “The governor’s ‘By Right Hous- without the typical review process,” ing Proposal’ pre-empts local dis- Fialho said. cretionary land-use approvals, He added: eliminates opportunities for public “This means that the city may not review of projects and project-level require a conditional use permit, environmental review and restricts planned unit development permit design review,” City Manager Nel- or other discretionary review or son Fialho said in a report to the approvals that would constitute a Pleasanton City Council Tuesday ‘project’ for purposes of CEQA (the night. “These factors support the California Environmental Quality city taking an ‘oppose’ position to Act, is a statute that requires state the governor’s proposal.” and local agencies to identify the The city’s opposition will be con- significant environmental impacts of veyed to Brown in a letter from their actions). Thorne, who also is a member of the “The city of Pleasanton takes a League of California Cities. great deal of pride in being the ‘City

In opposing the measure, Pleas- of Planned Progress,’ with a sharp CONTRIBUTED PHOTO anton joins other California cities focus on urban design principles and counties in opposition and to ensure a livable community that ‘Bees Gees Gold’ comes on the heels of an endorse- provides transportation infrastruc- A Tribute to the Bee Gees at the Firehouse Arts Center Theater has had another performance added, by popu- ment of Brown’s bill by the Realtors ture, bike and pedestrian connectiv- lar demand, at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 19. John Acosta’s “Bee Gees Gold Tribute” is the ultimate salute and de- association, which favors the “build ity and other architectural enhance- livers a complete live concert that is authentic and engaging, much like the experience of seeing the Bee Gees by right” proposal. ments that result in projects that are in their prime. The vocal stylings of the “brothers Gibb” are John Acosta (Barry), Daryl Borges (Robin) and “CAR recognizes the urgency of well integrated into the community. Jeff Celentano (Maurice), performing all the classic hits, including “Stayin’ Alive,” “You Should Be Dancin’,” California’s housing crisis and fully “It is important to protect the city’s “Massachusetts,” “If I Can’t Have You” and “How Deep is Your Love.” For tickets, go to www.firehousearts. supports Gov. Brown’s efforts to re- ability to have local control over the org, call 931-4848 or purchase at the theater box office, 4444 Railroad Ave. duce development costs and im- review process for projects.” Q Page 12 • June 10, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly Community Pulse

ing the robbery, police stated. POLICE BULLETIN Anyone with information on the Wells Fargo incident can call Police: Man robs Pleasanton police at 931-5100. that a male entered Westamerica Anyone with information about Pleasanton bank, leads Bank on First Street at 10:07 the Livermore incident can call officers on chase a.m. Friday and gave the teller that department at 371-4848. a note that demanded an undis- In the Pleasanton case, Wells An unidentified man robbed a closed amount of money before Fargo is offering a $5,000 reward Wells Fargo Bank in Pleasanton absconding from the scene. for information that leads to the and eluded police during a brief The Livermore robber was identification, arrest and convic- car chase last Friday morning, identified by police as wearing tion of the person responsible, according to a police department a mask, a white sweatshirt with according to police. COURTESY OF PPD COURTESY OF LPD spokesman. a black hood and dark-colored Police say this man robbed Wells Police allege this man robbed a The suspect remained at-large pants. No weapon was seen dur- See BULLETIN on Page 14 Fargo Bank at 4767 Hopyard Road. Livermore bank last Friday. as of Wednesday morning, and based on crime scene photos, he looks like the same person who robbed a Livermore bank earlier Friday morning, accord- Glenn Alen Valenziano Neal Linton Person ing to Pleasanton police Sgt. Pat Walsh. January 9, 1963 - June 3, 2016 July 29, 1932 - May 2, 2016 The Pleasanton incident oc- Glenn Alen Valenziano Neal Linton Person, 83, entered curred around 10:50 a.m. Friday passed away unexpectedly into Heaven on May 2, 2016 while when a masked man walked into tending his garden. Neal was born the Wells Fargo at the corner of June 3, 2016. Glenn loved to fish and be out on the wa- July 29, 1932 in Hector, Minnesota Hopyard Road and Stoneridge to Linton and Esther (Schwarzkopf) Drive, Walsh said. ter. He was a man of many He approached the teller and Person. Neal graduated from the trades. He loved spending University of Minnesota with handed over a note demanding time working around his cash and indicating he had a fire- a Master of Science Degree in arm, although no gun was seen, mother’s garden, making re- Mechanical Engineering. Neal according to Walsh. pairs at his brother’s homes married Ardyce J. Dobberstein in The man left the bank with an and especially taking care of 1952 and while living in Minneapolis undisclosed amount of money their family restaurant, Por- they had son, Kevin and daughter, and drove from the scene in a Neala. Upon graduating Neal dark gray or dark silver Audi A3, ky’s Pizza Palace. Glenn was happiest when he was help- accepted a job with Kaiser according to the sergeant. Aluminum in 1957 and moved the family to Spokane, Washington. Witnesses saw the Audi drive ing others. Glenn was preceded in death by his father, south on Hopyard Road and into In 1960 Neal was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis which confined Salvatore, was a devoted son to his mother, Shirley, a him to a wheelchair the rest of his life. Neal and Ardyce separated downtown, turning first onto loving brother to Gary and his wife Jodi, & Gregg and Main Street and then driving the and divorced in 1965. wrong direction on part of Bernal his wife Patsy, and a caring uncle to Nicholas and his In 1969 Neal was transferred to the new Kaiser Aluminum Avenue, according to Walsh. wife Kristina, Emily and Anthony. For those wishing to Research Center in Pleasanton, CA. Neal met Audrey Marie, at The Audi re-entered the cor- celebrate his life, a service will be held on Monday, June a divorce recovery meeting in Livermore, CA. On June 1st 1977, rect lane traveling westbound on 13th at Graham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 1st St, Pleasan- after all their children were in college, Neal and Audrey married, Bernal Avenue, where Pleasan- ton, CA. Viewing at 12:00, and service at 1:00pm. A re- and settled in a home in Pleasanton, CA, and began enjoying ton police officers started pursu- ception will follow. their “Empty Nester Years”. They were active members of the ing him as he continued toward Presbyterian Church, and enjoyed their travels to San Diego, Lake northbound Interstate 680, the PAID OBITUARY sergeant said. Tahoe and Spokane, WA. Neal took a wood carving class at the “The suspect continued to drive local recreation center and then entered a wood carving show, in a manner that was unsafe for winning a prize on his first submission, opening the door for a the public and pursuing officers, “hobby” wood working business. Neal set up a shop in the garage and Pleasanton police officers ter- and made wooden toys and traveled with a trailer of toys to local minated the pursuit,” Walsh said. Marilu Furey craft shows. There was always a backlog of orders for Neal’s custom The Audi was last seen driving January 9, 1932 - May 7, 2016 ‘Rocking Horses’. westbound on Interstate 580, and Neal was also an avid gardener, focusing on African Violets neither the robber nor the vehicle Marilu Furey passed away on May 7th at her home in Vacaville, California in the winter and tomatoes in the summer. Neal even bred a few was located Friday, according to unique varieties of African Violets! At the end of the day, after Walsh. succumbing to pneumonia. She was dinner, Neal could be found relaxing with Audrey, in his “special” The robber, who was still at- well liked in her community and will be large as of Wednesday, was de- greatly missed. chair, with his favorite cat “Ben” on his lap. Following the death of scribed as 6-foot-2 with a stocky She was born and raised in Omaha, Audrey in 2002, Neal remained in Pleasanton, a few more years, before moving to Central Washington to be closer to family. Neal build and wearing blue jeans, Nebraska. She and her husband, the had a custom home built and spent his final years playing pool a white long-sleeved shirt with late Richard Furey, moved to California a black hood pulled onto his with his friends, tending his garden and house plants, weekly lunch in 1961, settling in Pleasanton in 1965. head and a white cloth wrapped meetings, and watching the Seahawks and Mariners. They raised 3 children; Mike, Lee, and around his head covering his Neal was a kind, intelligent, independent and talented man; who Katherine and became prominent face. He was also wearing dark was loved and respected by his family and friends alike. They were sunglasses. figures in the community. Marilu truly blessed to be part of his life. Neal was preceded in death by his The Audi A3 Sportback was became a phlebotomist and worked at Valley Care Medical wife Audrey, his parents, and his sister Frances McCampbell. He dark gray or dark silver with Center in Pleasanton until she retired in 1996. She later moved to is survived by his sister Lois Ulander, son Kevin (Carol), daughter dealer or obscured license Vacaville to be closer to her oldest son, Mike. plates. Neala, grandsons Matthew (Julie), and Michael (Jennifer), great- A true care giver at heart, before she became a nurse Marilu grandson Bennett, and step-children George (Esther) Vasick, Walsh said Pleasanton detec- volunteered her time to care for the elderly. Even in her later tives were working with other David (Lavonne) Vasick, Valerie Watterson, Janet (Cal) Lang, Mark departments to see if the Wells years at Windsor House Convalescent Home she spent her days (Lanhue) Vasick, and numerous step-grandchildren and great- Fargo incident is tied to other keeping busy helping fellow patients in every way she could. grandchildren. similar Bay Area robberies, but She touched every life that she came in contact with with her A memorial celebrating Neal’s life will take place on June 25, the sergeant confirmed that the kindness, wit, and colorful opinions . She will be greatly missed 2016 at First Lutheran Church, 512 N. Ruby Street, Ellensburg, Pleasanton robber looks like the and live in the memories of her family and friends. Washington, 98926. person seen in photographs rob- If you would like to be contacted with information on a In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a bing a Livermore bank about an memorial service please call her granddaughter, Melissa, at (925) charity of your choice. hour earlier Friday. 997-6844 Livermore police reported PAID OBITUARY PAID OBITUARY Pleasanton Weekly • June 10, 2016 • Page 13 COMMUNITY PULSE

ning into the pole, according to Cali- According to police, a female Lyft sexually assaulted the driver. gers of driving while drunk and how BULLETIN fornia Highway Patrol. He died at the driver called the department at about The woman pulled over her car patrol officers do their jobs. Continued from Page 13 scene. 10:30 p.m. June 1 to report she had in the shopping center at Alcosta The classes, taught by Pleasanton The road was closed for about two just been sexually assaulted by a Boulevard and Village Parkway, told police officers, also allow teens to In other police news hours after the incident. No other ve- male passenger. the man to get out of the vehicle and hear real 9-1-1 calls with dispatch, to hicles were involved, and there were The woman picked up a man at then immediately called San Ramon meet the K-9 police dogs and to learn • A 25-year-old Pleasanton man died no passengers in Ketner’s car, CHP the Market Place at Bollinger Canyon police, Carlson said. from Pleasanton’s SWAT team. after his truck slammed into a pole said. Road and Alcosta Boulevard that Officers responded and arrested The program is free to local high on Stanley Boulevard during an ear- The investigation into the crash night to drive him somewhere in a Voss after finding him urinating in school students between 14 and 18 ly-morning crash last week. remained ongoing as of Wednesday, paid ride organized through Lyft, the shopping center parking lot, ac- years old. Applications can be found Sean Ketner, an Amador Valley according to the CHP. according to Carlson. They were the cording to the lieutenant, who said on the department’s website, www. High School graduate, died shortly • A San Ramon man was arrested only two people in the car at the the woman positively identified Voss pleasantonpd.com, under the “Com- after 1:30 a.m. May 29 after his Toyo- after city police allege he sexually time. as the attacker. munity Outreach” tab. ta Tacoma pickup truck crashed into assaulted a ride-share driver while The man, who was sitting in the • Pleasanton police are set to host Teens must complete an applica- a metal pole on Stanley Boulevard intoxicated last week. front passenger seat, made several their Teen Academy this summer tion in order to attend the program, near Shadow Cliffs Regional Recre- Peter Edward Voss, 28, was booked sexually suggestive comments to the to teach adolescents interested in which runs from July 5-21 on Tues- ation Area, according to authorities. into the Martinez Detention Facility driver during the brief ride and con- careers in law enforcement about the days through Thursdays from 2-5 Ketner was driving west toward on suspicion of sexual battery and tinued his advances even though the profession. p.m. at the Pleasanton Police Depart- Pleasanton when he lost control of public intoxication, according to San woman told him to stop, according The program includes lessons on ment, 4833 Bernal Ave. Q his pickup, which spun before run- Ramon police Lt. Denton Carlson. to Carlson. Police allege Voss then fingerprinting crime scenes, the dan- —Jeremy Walsh and Meredith Bauer

John David Evanson POLICE REPORT Evelyn Grace Moller The Pleasanton Police Department made the February 14, 1914 – June 3, 2016 August 18, 1928-May 24, 2016 following information available. June 4 In the early morning of June 3, John David Evanson, 87, Theft 2016, Evelyn Grace Moller passed of Pleasanton, passed away Q 7:26 a.m., 7000 block of Via Quito; away in her home. She was 102 and peacefully on May 24, 2016. theft from auto is survived by her son-in-law Don- John was born in Northwood, Q 7:57 a.m., 6500 block of Paseo Santa ald Wallace, three grandchildren, North Dakota on August Cruz; theft from auto Wendy, Michael and Mark as well as 18, 1928 to Parnell and Q 11:18 a.m., 600 block of Abbie Street; four great grandchildren, Mckenzie, Beulah Evanson. He attended theft from structure Assault/battery Christopher, Kyle and Kade. Northwood High School and Evelyn’s father was a janitor and Q 3:47 p.m. in the 3500 block of entered service into the Marine Yellowstone Court her mother for a time sold corsets Corps as Private 1st class Drug violation door to door. Born in Berkeley, in 1946. After his dedicated Q 5:08 p.m. in the 1000 block of Kottinger California, Evelyn graduated from service in the Marine Corps, Drive Berkeley High School in 1931. She John attended Everett Junior had one older sister Helen. June 3 At nineteen Evelyn married John Knox and had two children, College in Washington and was shortly thereafter drafted Theft Jan and Jack. After fifteen years of marriage she divorced and was into the Army for service in the Korean War. A leader and Q 8 a.m., intersection of Kamp Drive and Poppybank Court; theft from auto a single mother for the next 7 years. During that time Evelyn sup- dedicated soldier, John received the Bronze Star for meritorious service as a Private First Class and quickly moved up in rank to Q 11:49 a.m. in the 5700 block of ported her family by working in a dress shop in Dublin and had Stoneridge Mall Road Master Sergeant. After the war, John attended the University a long-term courtship with Lloyd Moller, one of the three Moller Q 1:36 p.m. in the 3400 block of brothers from a prominent Pleasanton cattle ranching family. of Washington where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Cornerstone Court Lloyd and Evelyn married in 1955 and moved in to their home on Business Administration and became a die-hard Husky fan. In Q 7:10 p.m. at Stoneridge Mall; shoplifting Walnut Drive where Evelyn remained till her passing. The Moller 1956, he married his life time love, Anna Hein, and remained Q 8:45 p.m. at Stoneridge Mall; theft from boys were notorious for their socializing and the Walnut Drive dedicated to her all his life – a beautiful marriage of 60 years. auto house was always open for cocktail hour starting promptly at 5pm. John’s career included employment with Kaiser Aluminum and Burglary Q 8:48 a.m. in the 1500 block of East She remained married to Lloyd until his passing in 1989. She lost Chemical, and Wells Fargo. Gate Way her beautiful daughter Jan in 2006 followed by the loss of her son John’s life was exemplified by dedication, commitment Robbery Jack two years after. and service. Proud to be an American and Veteran, John Q 10:51 a.m. in the 4700 block of Evelyn suffered from macular degeneration, which eventually was a member of American Legion, Post 92 of Northwood, Hopyard Road robbed her of her sight completely by the age of 90. Before the loss North Dakota for 68 years. He was a resident of Pleasanton Q 7:34 a.m. at Stoneridge Mall of her sight Evelyn enjoyed traveling, playing cards and bowling. and dedicated member of Trinity Lutheran Church for over Assault/battery For many years she stayed active with exercise including swim- 47 years, and faithful husband to his wife of 60 years. He Q 11:33 a.m. in the 2000 block of Harvest ming, tennis and long walks. Evelyn followed sports, listening to Road was an avid sports fan and in his younger days an excellent baseball on the radio. She rarely missed a game and was a loyal Q 7:04 p.m. in the 1900 block of Santa golfer who spent many hours of enjoyment on the greens of Oakland A’s fan. Rita Road Mostly though, Evelyn loved people. She was highly social and Castlewood Country Club. He loved to travel and ventured Fraud interested in every aspect of others’ lives. Always inquisitive, she with his wife and friends to many places including Alaska, Q 3:37 p.m. in the 5600 block of West Las Hawaii, Costa Rica, England, Norway and Italy. John had Positas Boulevard loved to hear stories and share conversation with friends and fami- Embezzlement ly and enjoyed meeting new people. She was truly a social butterfly. a green thumb and could grow just about anything from the best tomatoes to beautiful roses - on a sunny day, his Q 4:56 p.m. at Stoneridge Mall Throughout the family Evelyn was known for her sharp wit and Weapons violation take know gruff attitude. Her depression era values were obvious neighbors often saw him out front lovingly caring for his Q 2:14 a.m., intersection of Ray and First with her direct advice and sensible lifestyle. plants. His friends and family will always remember him streets For her 100th birthday Evelyn had a wonderful party with a large as a gentleman with a sweet disposition and a snappy sense group of family and old friends. Much wine was poured and stories of humor, a fierce cribbage competitor, a tough Norwegian June 2 exchanged about the good old days of Pleasanton and the Moller who made the best lefse, and a man who could barbeque Theft Q 7:35 a.m., 5100 block of Hopyard family. The day included a lovely cover story in the Pleasanton the tastiest turkey ever. Road; auto theft Weekly and a proclamation from the Pleasanton mayor: February John is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Anna; Q 8:19 a.m. at Stoneridge Mall 14, 2014 as “Evelyn Moller Day”. his three daughters Cathy, Teri (James) and Jan; seven Q 8:31 a.m., 5500 block of Springhouse Surviving the depression, two World Wars, the death of her hus- grandchildren Lindy (Ranfie), Evan (Melissa), Ben Drive; theft from auto band and both of her children as well as countless friends, Evelyn (Chelsea), Jason, Danielle, Ethan, and Matthew; and great Q 9:37 a.m., 5500 block of Springhouse Drive; theft from auto Grace Moller had a resilience and inner strength that can only be grandchild Carly. that of a member of the Greatest Generation. She was loved by fam- Q 2:54 p.m., 2400 block of Santa Rita Devoted to God, country and family, John was a proud ily and friends and will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. Road; auto theft Norwegian, devout husband, loving father and grandfather Q In lieu of cards and flowers, the family requests donations are 7:08 p.m. at Stoneridge Mall made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation through who served his country proudly, lived a life well lived and Q 8:50 p.m. at Stoneridge Mall; shoplifting www.macular.org. will be truly missed. Residential burglary Dates of a service are to be determined. A celebration of life service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Q 9:26 a.m. in the 9600 block of Crosby Church in Pleasanton on June 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Drive Fraud PAID OBITUARY PAID OBITUARY Q 2:07 p.m. in the 3200 block of Curtis Circle Page 14 • June 10, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly Opinion Pleasanton Weekly EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY

PUBLISHER Gina Channell, Ext. 119 EDITORIAL Editor Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 Tri Valley Life Editor Dolores Fox Ciardelli Associate Editor Jeremy Walsh, Ext. 111 Staff Reporter Meredith Bauer, Ext. 121 Contributors Cathy Jetter, Dennis Miller (sports), Mike Sedlak, Jenny Lyness, Nancy Lyness ART & PRODUCTION Marketing and Creative Director WILLIAM HEZMALHALCH ARCHITECTS Shannon Corey Artists’ conception shows proposed homes on Lund Ranch II from existing neighborhood on Lund Ranch Road. The project won voter approval Tuesday in Measure K referendum. Design and Production Manager Kristin Brown Designers Linda Atilano, Diane Haas, Measure K: A referendum that worked Rosanna Leung, Paul Llewellyn, Nick Schweich, Doug Young A spread of only 254 ballots store the strong camaraderie and effort to present their po- the Lund Ranch development; ADVERTISING out of 13,450 votes cast Tuesday we enjoy as a community. sitions in public hearings, at others did not. Those who op- Account Executive in the Measure K referendum is Much of the debate that led the farmers market and on posed the development had Karen Klein, Ext. 122 both decisive and divisive. to Measure K was over Measure social media. the right and were able to ref- Real Estate Sales It was decisive in that Green- PP, which voters approved and Some favored the City erend it. Now we live with the Carol Cano, Ext. 226 briar Homes Communities can now governs land-use deci- Council’s decision to approve outcome. Q BUSINESS now build 43 homes on 17 sions in Pleasanton. Still it’s un- Business Associate acres it owns on Lund Ranch. clear if PP, which restricts hill- Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 At the same time, it can file the side development, applies to Circulation Director necessary paperwork to fol- roads — the dominant issue in Kevin Legarda, Ext. 141 low through with its pledge to the Lund Ranch development. Front Office Coordinator donate the rest of the 195-acre Is a road a structure like a Sierra Rhodes, Ext. 124 site to the city of Pleasanton house and subject to PP rules? HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY in perpetuity to preserve as Or is it infrastructure like water Phone: (925) 600-0840 public open space and trails. and sewer lines and can be WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES Fax: (925) 600-9559 However, the measure also built on hillsides? 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From left to right: Foothill High salutatorian Edward Im, Congratulations Amador Valley salutatorian Cherri Wang, class of Foothill valedictorian 2016 Eileen Lu and Amador Valley valedictorian Pleasanton seniors graduating Catherine Tu pose at Shadow high school this week Cliffs Regional Recreation Area last week. ore than 1,100 students graduate from Pleasanton MUnified School District high schools this week. Village High School held its graduation on Wednesday, and Amador Valley and Foothill high schools’ commencement ceremonies are set for tonight. The names listed below were provided by the Pleasanton Unified School District.

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2016 from the MEREDITH BAUER Pleasanton Weekly.

Amador Valley Ariana Brooks Dylan Dantzig Dominic Gaiero Michael Howard Sagar Kumar Matthew Mahurin Sophia Brunelli Hakob Darbinyan Nathan Gaither Richard Howell Geunho Kye Raven Maier Bell High School Chelsea Burke Shivam Dave Anthony Galli Selena Hu Kristyn Kyong Sai Harsha Malireddy Samuel Adams Brandon Bustamante Alexander De Trane Shubhrakanti Ganguly Amy Huang Regis Lachance Hanna Mallie Samuel Cabral Ryan Dean Jing Gao Grant Huggins Victoria Lachnit Mathirmedha Alexander Alatorre Mangipudi Dylan Alexander Taylor Caldwell Griffin Dees Maria Garcia Gabriella Hughey Aaron LaCourse Rhea Manocha Kirsten Allan Allyson Camillucci Jeffrey Deguchi-Barnes Zoha Gardezi Maxwell Husbands Olivia Lair Kayla Manzo Rebecca Allan Rachel Campbell Keynan DePillo Joshua Gardner Trevor Ibanez Ashley Lam Chris Maraschin Jared Allen Ammar Campwala Brett Derham Kieran Gates Vinith Ilavarasan Blake Landis Seth Marceno Buraaq Alrawi Kylie Carpenter Joseph Desmond Kent Gerami Krutika Ingale Gunnar Langenhuizen Jake Marchi Andrew Alviar Maura Carrick Jayna Detweiler Celine Germain Cara Ingram Eva Larsen Jessica Martin Jackson Shelby Carroll Berfin Dinc Sophia Gigliotti Carly Israel Cade Lau Anderson-Kovacs Ethan Cartwright Luca Disbrow Alexander Gilchrist Mackenzie Iverson Albert Lee Megan Martin Alexia Andres Megan Cavanaugh Azar Dixit Noor Gill Heather Jackson Brian Lee Jesus Martinez Charlene Angeles Kristie Chan Megan Doi Seth Girvan Martha Jauregui Elvis Lee Josephine Martinez Rabindranath Angeles Anthony Chandler Lillian Du Thomas Gjerde Anthony Javiya Ryan Lee Monica Martinez Christopher Annala Hyewon Chang Linda Du Alexander Goldenhar Brandon Jew Scott Lee Morgan Martinez Sarah Arif Jonathan Chang Jacob Duarte Courtney Goldstein Christopher Johnson Seonyeong Lee Sophia Martinez Charlotte Armstrong Karen Chang Tyler Dubiel Henry Gong Damian Johnson Sue Lee Logan Massola Estevan Arreguin Kate Chase Louisa DuBose Aysia Gordon Christine Jonaris Juliana Leedeman Veronica Matsoyan Michael Azuma Manisha Chawla Andrew Duggan Varun Govil Alexandra Jones Connor Lehrmann Connor Mays Cassandra Baer Holly Cheek Kelsey Dunn Kira Goyer Gabriella Jones Zachary Leong Sierra McCarthy Jacob Baer Allison Chen Jacob Ebel Katherine Gray Harriet Jones Melodie Leroudier Ledre McCollough Alec Baldus Andrew Chen Christina Echavia Savannah Gray Ronnie Jones Krista Lewis Taylor McCutcheon Ashley Ann Balestreri Ellen Chen Jyothirmayi Edara Michelle Green Shayli Jones Eric Li Amanda McKenzie Arshdeep Ballagan Jason Chen Kate Edsinger Anthony Griffen Jonah Kane Tiancheng Liang Joshua McMurdie Valerie Chen Nathan Eiden Michael Grozier David Kang Erin Liao Kelly McQuade- Kelsie Ballas Weingarten Wayne Chen Kristina Ekman Denica Gudino Melody Kang Emma Lii MacKenzie Bammer Danielle Meckenstock Ying-Tai Chen Michael Elder Tyler Gumerson Abhina Karavadra Brian Lim Alessandro Barone Nicole Meehan Zhonghan Chen Utku Erdin Raagini Gupta Christian Karim Pallas Lim Shelby Barriball Emily Meier Alex Cheng Peter Ernst Rahul Gupta Robert Kaufman Jr. Thaddeus Lim Madelyn Bartolome Ihsan Mekki Julie Chew Beshoy Eskarous Irina Gutierrez Simerdeep Kaur Emily Lin Alec Baughman Nicole Melo Lauren Chew Nathan Esparza Helena Haase Esha Kauravlla Katie Lin Cameron Bell Ian Menk Anika Chimni James Ewing Helen Haile Sarah Keene Leon Lin Lucy Bell Saloni Methi Analese Chinn Ashley Facciolla Ananya Haravu Tiana Kemp Anthony Ling Arianna Beltran Paul Meyère Da Silveria Justin Cho Lauren Fairchild Hayley Hart Devin Kennedy Vlada Lipkind Nicholas Belveal Stephanie Francisco Choi Paige Fairchild Alexandra Hawkins Gevorg Keshishian Annette Lipski Shir Berkman Millar-Corcoran Susie Chong Charli Faris Matthew Hazle Anika Khetrapal Bailey Little Esmè Bernier Justin Miller Nazifa Choudhury Noa Farrish Jingxing He Ivan Kholod Angela Liu Hayden Berson Steven Miller Jalen Choy Dana Fasman Tori Heckart Brian Kim Ryan Liu Bhavi Bhagat Anthony Minnieweather Austin Bhandarkar Natalia Christensen Melody Felix Eilis Hegarty Hyung Sang Kim Joshua Llanos Daniel Mitchell- Rebecca Bland Olivia Christensen Daniel Ferguson Teesa Heidari Jiwon Kim Madhu Lokavarapu Rodriguez Heather Blaney Brandon Chun Ryan Files Charlotte Hennegan Naun Kim Johnathon Lombardo Zicong Mo Maya Block Calvin Cliff Elena Finney-James Emma Herbert Sarah Kim Daniel London Siena Moca Sidharth Bommakanti Emma Clinning Robert Fjerstad Thomas Herz Alannah King Andre Londoño Bridget Moe Ethan Boone Tayler Clopton Lauren Fletcher Aidan Higginbotham Jeffrey Klei Eduardo Lopez Malika Mohan Kathleen Borg Celestine Co Sarah Fletcher Drew Highfill Danielle Klessel Vanessa Lopez Ignacio Molina Moyano Thomas Bosse Justin Cole Tatiana Fletcher John Hinek Stephen Klessel Eamon Loughnane Sam Molz Jenna Bovaird Eleni Comstock Jacob Foehner Colin Ho-Tseung III Scott Knell Wan Ling Low Malea Montalvo Robert Boxberger III Monica Corzo Bocachica Benjamin Foos Sophia Holbrook Oscar Kobayashi Billy Luangphonh Jack Moon Kristina Breckenridge James Cowick Sean Fraino Rebecca Holley Kyra Kolak Eric Luong Yubin Moon Jordan Breilh Trey Cranney Matthew Fritsch Craig Holtzclaw Leah Krause Simon Macapagal Davion Moore Kurtis Brent Jennifer D’Addabbo Cameron Frye Eric Homan Aubrey Krieger Brooke Machi Sadie Moore Jennifer Bretones Joseph Daley Hao Fu Rachel Hoobler Naren Krishna Yenifer Maciel-Canada Caroline Morris Harlow Bronstein Michael Dallara Emma Furr Benjamin Hool Pooja Kumar Armin Mahmoudi Patrick Murphy Page 16 • June 10, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly COVER STORY

Katrina Myers Vincent Ruso Sajnee Thakkar Thomas Myers Thomas Sabatini Breanna Theobald Smitha Nagar Roujheen Sabetan Olivia Thorn Sahiba Nagpal Bailey Sabhlok Megan Tien Rishabh Nair Miguel Sadler Hakim Tokhi Gabriel Nalagan Abby Sage Sean Tomonari Rishab Nambiar Abhisek Sahoo Dean Tonya Mrinalini Narayan Naseem Salehi Olivia Torino Gabriel Neoh Juan Salmeron Hollie Traylor Jacob Newman Raymond Salvator Anthony Trucco Thi Nguyen Rutu Samai Derek Tse Mariam Nino Zane Alabideen Marc Tsuno Shari Nishijima Samman Nicole Tsuno Blessing Nkrumah Anurag Sampat Catherine Tu Patrick Noe Richard Santos Monica Turcios Farishta Noori Sophie Santos Vera Umansky Sean Norcross Krisha Sarveiya Riya Vaidya Abigail O’Brien Abhai Sawkar Schuyler Van Ommeren James O’Brien Rohan Saxena Jacob Van Wagoner Shawn O’Hare Hannah Scarborough Breanne Vankirk-Troop COURTESY OF PUSD Hannah Ochoa Lauren Schaefer Bryce Veit Student speakers during Village High’s graduation were (from left) Tatum FitzMaurice, Harita Udayashankar, Julia Sullivan, Dylan Eagan, Haley Jackson, Cassidee Banks and Kristin Ramsey. Not pictured: Sonali Rajurkar, Skyeler Celia Oh Nicholas Scheele Anusha Vemuri Rupf-Gossett and Ian Drenes Ellen Olson Kayla Schroeder Pratyusha Vemuri Alison Ono Amy Schwanhausser Matthew Sarah Almeida Miles Colwell Armin Gholami Christy Jensen Santiago Ornelas Michael Schwanhausser Ventura-Centrelli Mileesa Arana Kelsey Marie Congdon Jasleen Gill Lauren Jepson Jordan Ortt Sabrina Scott Brookey Villanueva Soha Ashraf Taylor E. Congdon Ryan Gin Alexander Jimenez William Osanai Tyler Sekigahama Sean Vincent Anson Au Cash Connolly Nikki Gloyne Angela Jocson Samantha Osterholt Daniel Seo Jenna Voorhies Malvinjit Aulakh Tatiana Costa Galen Michael Gold Sarah Johnson Chloe Ostroff Matthew Serrano Faiz Wahab Madison Avery Ashley N. Crane Gabriel Gonzalez Cody Jokela Eric Overgaard Thomas Serrano Alex Walker Troy Bachand Jenna Crawford Justin Goodman Alexander Jordan Victoria Palma Kyra Sexton Brett Walsh Andrew Bailey Nichole Crawley Connor Gorman Taylor Jow Emily Parks Taahira Shabazz-Brown Michael Wan Colena Bailey Zachary Cristobal Holly Gouveia David Jue Bijal Patel Maitri Shah Cherri Wang Simrin Bains Mackenzie Curran Madison Graham Rachel Jupina Kunal Patel Neil Shah Jingyi Wang D. Adam Ball Sabrina D’Ambrosio Jazmyn Green Michael Jurich Niran Patel Michael Shannon Talia Wang J. Ryan Ball Kendrick David Megan Green Haka’ilangitau Kailahi Rahul Patel Chloë Shaw Weilun Wang Kieran Barber Rebecca Deckinger Morgan Greenup Miranda Kanowsky Neel Patibandla Molly Sheehan Sydney Weetman Christian Batoy Shirley Delgado Erin Griffith Theresa Kao Vissuta Pattanachai Heidi Shen Camila Weinstock Koedy Alton Baxter Joe DeMello Kayla Gronley Daniel Karpelevitch Jacob Paul Serena Shi Morgan Werder Cameron Beck Julia Densmore Kelly Grundstrom Anmole Kaur Alexis Perez Kyo Shibuya Haley Wesenberg Ashley Bedard Jamal Dessouky Raymond Peng Gu Harshita Kaushal Sebastian Perry Luke Shimanuki Brody West Kiera Begley Jasmine Dessouky Kevin Gubner Maxwell Kelly Nico Pesce Jenny Shin Geoffrey Wiederecht Bianca Belardo Julian Dessouky Gaurav Gulati Brice Julian Kennedy Alyssa Peter Rohit Shingate Cameron Wieker Jasmine Benito Badal Dholaria Jacob Guzman Farrah Khoyloo Madeleine Peterson Lauren Shohfi Daniela Williams Zachary Berlogar Matthew Dickinson Erica Anne Haas Shaun Kienhofer Eric Pianin Daniel Short Mitchell Wilson Tyler Bettencourt Megan Do Nima Habibi Ellie Kim Laura Pianin Viral Shukla Adrien Wisch Brittany Bevan Dario Dondero Anastasia Halim Jimmy Kim Alexandra-Sophia Iann Silvestre Matthew Won Piliotis Evan Simonds Aaron Wong Nikolas Bindra Jonathan Dourneau Sameena Hamid Maximillian Kim Eleni-Athena Piliotis Hannah Skinner Allyson Wong Matt Bishop Donovan Dsouza Laurette Hanna Myungsub Matt Kim Stephanie Pirylis Isabel Skinner Emily Wong Kevin Black Dustin Patrick Dukleth Allison Harizal Nicole Kim Jolie Pitnick Ciera Sliwak Jacqueline Wood Kayla Bowers Adrian Dungo Robathan Harries Peter Kim Fabian Plascencia Jessica Smario Bitanoosh Woods Casey Boyden Shauna Dunlap Raymond Hartjen Yang Gyu Kim Caitlyn Plattel Vera Smekalina Joshua Wright Blake Braden Nicole Dziedzic Saad Hassan Anusha Klinder Jillian Pluschkell Brady Smith Pamela Eleanor Louise Katherine Earle Emily Hayes Steven Kluj Hamilton Wu Brebner Rebecca Pollitz Katherlyn Smith Ruby Wu Abteen Ebrahimi Luke Hazen Liam Knight Samantha Brewster Nicholas Powers Olivia Smith Xinyu (Nancy) Wu Dylan Edelson Paige Heacox Kyle Ko Matthew Briones Yash Prakash Sydney Smith Katherine Xiao Owen Edgar Joshua Hecht Jessica Koon Sophia Brown Christian Pricer Jordan Snyder Derek Yan Jenna Edsen Oliver Heiman Rohan Krishnakumar Nicholas David Brum Abigail Prynn Brianna Sobrero Fengyi Yang Munachi V. Esomonu Isabella Hendricks Darcy Kron Andrew Brumm Holly Prynn Alexi Som Kevin Yang Diana Etwaru Rachel Henke Allison Kuhfal Nolan Burton Shreya Puntambekar Ashley Song Sophia Yang Cyina Evans Caleb Henze Aaditi Kumbhar Taylor Campbell Aubrey Quinton Zachary Sonnenschein Andrew Yeung Chinenye Ezeh Christopher Henze Garrett Kwok Giovanni Caponigro Megan Quinton Thomas Sornsen Adam Yu Bryce Fan Jessica Hewlett Joseph Kwon Brittany Carlson Ryan Racer Alejandra Soto Boris Yue River Jordan Fanene Silas Hillman Ragan Lacy Raniere Allen C. Carpio Varsha Ramakrishnan Miranda Spring Brandy Zeng Alexander Farfan Megan Himebaugh Madeleine LaDue Matthew Carreon Bhavya Ramireddi Amanda Stapp Brandon Zerio Caleb Fink Madison Hobbs Hang-wai Lam Alvin Carroll Manasa Rapuru Makenna Steele Caroline Zha Matthew Flanders Trevor Holt Olivia Larsen Shelby Carter Nicole Rasmussen Julian Steinberg Luke Zhang Raquel Fleming Claudine Hom Averey Lea Nathan Casey Nikitha Reddy Joel Stenning Michelle Zhang Tristan Flores William Hsieh Alexander Lee Christopher Cassidy Jordan Reed Alana Stephens Tiffany Zhang Cade Florio Alan Huang Alice Lee Elizabeth Cha Katelyn Reedy Matthew Stetson Connie Zhou Isaiah Floyd Jenna Hurley Dongseob Lee Brian Chan Jordan Reese Lauren Stover Katherine Zieker Jonathan Flynn Saif Husain Jimin Lee Lucas Chan Natalia Rehman Yuliya Strashkina Sarah Fortunati Sung-wook Arthur Jonathan Lee Priyesh Prakash Chand Hwang Rachel Reichenbach Zachary Stubbs Nicholas Fotos Mikai Lewis Foothill Peter Chang Joel Ibarra Chloe Reilly Irene Su Makenzie Fox Rebecca Li Janice Chase Edward Im Kelly Renton Andrew Sulistio High School John Fracisco Jinhyo Lim Alex Chatt Alyson Isaacs Brianna Reynolds George Sumpster Andy Francis Joshua Lim Kareem Aboulhosn Nicholas Chen Haley Isaacs Connor Rhodes Karthik Suresh Katlyn Franciskovich Daijia Lin Stein Acker Sharon Chen Connor Isozaki Kyle Richardson Caitlin Szikszai Jackson Freese Lauren Little Beecher Adams Kristen Chiu Antony Italiano David Richter Zhi Yang Tan Liliana Lisseth Gaitan Sloan Liu Sabrina Afana Rainney Chiu Ali Nicole Jackson Jessica Rieble Ivanna Tang Nicolas Galardi Ardin Lo Michele Aguilar Daniel Choi Jaron Jackson Todd Ristow William Taylor Karina Galvez Keegan Locher Mazin Ahmed Elise Clark Parker Yannakis Alexandra Riter Jordan Techel Jose Garcia Emma Loll Edgar Alaniz Sophia Clark Jameson Hassan Rizvi Anabel Telles Kevin Garis Isabella Lopez Bailey Allen Michael Climent Camilo Jarque Nicholas Roskopf Richa Tenany Matthew J. Gates Richard Max Lopez Jr. Tate Alley Seth Cobb Alborz Javaheri Jasmin Ross Trevor Terry Christina Ge Eileen Lu Kevin Almeida Kailyn Coleman Snigdha Sai Jayavarapu Ivan Ruiz Stacey Tevelev Sam Gee Maximilian Lurye Pleasanton Weekly • June 10, 2016 • Page 17 COVER STORY

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pleasures CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Susie and Del Krause have completed 13 Couple heading to Italy bicycle tours so far, including (from top) for 14th bicycling tour the Salzburg region of Austria in August 2003, Warsaw to Krakow in Poland in August 2012 and the Tuscan Coast in Italy in May 2002.

BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI assports. Toiletries. Clothes. Cycling shorts. They were married in Sausalito 51 years ago,, andandnd P Susie and Del Krause, 74 and 78, have after their son and daughter were born 22 monthsonnthshs a slightly different packing list from most apart, they would put them on the backs of theirr bbikesikkeses folks their age headed to Europe: This sum- and pedal around town. When the children wereeerre oldold mer’s trip will be the Pleasanton couple’s 14th bicycle enough, the whole family went on biking excursions.sioons. TThTheyheyey hhaveavave gogoneonen tour, as they cycle nearly 300 miles across Italy in the “We would go over the Golden Gate Bridge, too Sau-Sau- on sevenseveven bbikeike trttripsipps inn EEurope,uru oppe sixsixx inin course of a week. salito and Tiburon and back the United States and one on Prince Edward Island in As a boy growing up in Cycling adventures on the ferry,” Susie said. Canada — all with VBT. Lodi, Del mostly biked while But the Krauses began “Every trip was unique,” Del said. “The very first delivering newspapers. But Southern Vermont — October 1994 their bike touring after the one in Vermont was during the fall colors.” Susie, who grew up north of Arcadia National Park, Maine — May 1995 children were grown. They They used Rick Steves travel books to plan long Chicago, always loved biking Tour of Holland — May 1996 visited their son when he trips with EuroRail passes and backpacks, then adventures and while in high Natchez Trace, Mississippi — May 1998 was in medical school at would join a weeklong biking tour. school planned a summer Provence Wine Country — September 1998 University of Vermont in “We went to France for a month but spent one trip with four girlfriends. Ireland West Coast — August 1999 1994 and, at the airport, week biking in Provence,” Del said. “The five of us would Outer Banks, North Carolina — September 2000 Susie began to peruse a rack The company provides bikes, helmets and water bike the Door Peninsula Tuscan Coast, Italy — May 2002 of brochures. bottles for the 16 to 20 cyclists in each tour. And the that goes up Lake Michigan, Salzburg Region, Austria — August 2003 “One was on biking Krauses said they enjoy the other riders. 30 miles a day,” she recalled. Prince Edward Island, Canada — August 2004 in Vermont: Vermont Bike “We like to get to know people. Every morning we “Our mothers drove in the Warsaw to Krakow, Poland — August 2012 Tours, VBT,” she remem- all eat together,” Susie said. car with the suitcases and Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard — May 2013 bered. “A few months later, Each tour has two leaders, one to drive the van and found places for us to stay.” Chesapeake Bay, Maryland — May 2014 we were back in Vermont another who bikes with the group. Susie met Del on the Dolomite Valleys, Italy — June 2016 — biking from one B&B to “They ride back and forth, checking on you,” beach in Carmel in the early another.” Susie said. “Once we went 10 miles in ‘60s. He was in the Navy and happened onto the The following May, they joined a bicycle tour of beach with a couple of buddies. Arcadia National Park in Maine. See CYCLING on Page 20 “We went bodysurfing together,” Susie recalled, “From there we went to Holland and started doing despite the cold. all sorts of tours,” Susie said.

Pleasanton Weekly • June 10, 2016 • Page 19 TRI VALLEY LIFE CYCLING they take an international ski trip, in- Continued from Page 19 cluding France, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. Otherwise they keep in shape by the wrong direction until we figured biking locally, or sometimes on the out we’d gone the wrong way. We’ve Peninsula or in the South Bay. They had some adventures.” spent two recent Sundays cycling all At times they have to deal with 32 miles of the Iron Horse Regional rain, as in Ireland, where they Trail, first to Danville then onward to donned rain gear, then a half-hour Highway 4. later had to stop to take it off — until “On trips, we go 30-45 miles in a it rained again. day, but the difficulty is not so much Overseas, the leaders are always in the distance as it is in the hills,” natives of the area, and they organize Susie said. “We started doing more tours along the way. challenging kinds of rides but now “We’re not constantly biking all we are doing ‘easy.’” day long,” Susie said. “In Holland, The Krauses raised their children we went to someone’s house where in Los Gatos, then lived in Menlo they had a business of making wood- Park for 25 years, before moving to en shoes. In Provence, we went wine Stoneridge Creek in Pleasanton. tasting.” “We started to hear about plans to Del noted they might also walk an build it and thought, ‘Why don’t we CONTRIBUTED IMAGES average of 10 miles a day. do this while we can still enjoy the Clockwise from top left: “First Steps,” glass sculpture by Demetra Theofanous; “We went on a hike on Inishmore, amenities?’” Susie said. “Backyard No. 250,” watercolor by Ellen Little; and “Moving Shadows,” oil by one of the Aran Islands in Ireland,” he They swim laps three times a week Anne Subercaseaux. said. “The whole island was a maze of and do classes in Zumba, yoga and rocks, and we got lost. We were wor- senior exercise. with her use of surrounding white ried we were going to miss the ship, “At our age, we are winding ‘Backyard Beauty’ exhibit space contributing to the sense of but we finally found our way back.” down,” Del said. motion. In the wintertime the Krauses travel But a peek at their daily schedule Metal artist Rose states on her with a ski club to Colorado, Banff and — or inside their suitcase — might opens Wednesday website, “In my metalwork wall other destinations. Every other year belie that statement. Q sculptures I use the soldering iron as Plants, grasses, insects inspire artists a paintbrush, allowing the hot solder Seven artists are displaying artwork Demetra Theofanous. to set into a textured pattern. ... Then inspired by insects, plant life and Partners Bensen and Theofanous of I add more dimension by strategi- other bits of “Backyard Beauty,” the Mountain View collaborate on glass cally placing beads of solder to create title of the invitational exhibit opening sculpture projects that portray plant depth and contrast.” Wednesday at the Harrington Gallery. life and bird nests. Theofanous is Subercaseaux’s oil paintings from A free opening reception with the recognized for her award-winning her LaNature series depict shadows artists will be held from 7-9 p.m. woven glass sculptures, which are of leaves and bushes that softly fall opening day, a chance for the public included in numerous private and across surfaces, leaving the plant to to explore the exhibit, chat with the public collections. the imagination. artists, and enjoy light refreshments. Fink, an Oakland painter, works Orinda artist Farish creates won- The artists, all from the Bay Area, with oils, using the expressiveness derfully rendered graphite drawings were each inspired in some way, liter- of botanical forms to explore pat- of fading flowers, complete with rep- ally, by the backyard environment. tern and color, and to concurrently resentation of the delicate tape that Plants, grasses, insects and other examine human experiences. With held the stem to the wall. living creatures all serve as artistic her studio located in her garden, she “Backyard Beauties” runs through jumping-off points for these pieces. favors painting close-ups of “unde- July 13. For more information, go “The artists capture beauty in the sirables” such as thistles and other to www.firehousearts.org or call the homely and the homegrown,” Har- invasive species. gallery at 931-4849. The Harrington rington Gallery curator and director Little, who has also shown at the Gallery is located inside the Firehouse Julie Finegan noted. Harrington in a Fresh Works exhibit, Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. Sug- The artists are Dean Bensen, Emily paints large format, unframed water- gested donation is $5, except while Farish, Lorrie Fink, Ellen Little, Saw- color paintings of brilliantly colored during a performance in the theater. Q yer Rose, Anne Subercaseaux and flowers alongside fluttering moths, —Dolores Fox Ciardelli BEE GEES GOLD Second Show Added June 19 at 2pm Ultimate Salute to the Bee Gees!

GOLDEN FOLLIES “Curtain Up!” June 25 and June 26 at 2pm CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Senior performers electrify the stage! Keeping arts alive in schools Members of the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council, including Charlotte Severin, Dolores Bengtson, Kelly Cousins and Dave Wright, present a check for $7,000 to Pleasanton Unified School District interim superintendent Jim Han- TICKETS: sen at the May 24 school board meeting. Phone: 925.931.4848 The donation, raised from the two-piano benefit concert earlier this year by Tamriko Siprashvili and Temirzhan Box Office: 4444 Railroad Ave.Pleasanton, CA Yerzhanov, will go to support visual arts in Pleasanton elementary schools. Next year’s concert, on Feb. 4, will feature pianist Siprashvili performing with internationally acclaimed guitarist Peter Argondizza, again at the Amador Theater. Also at the May 24 board meeting, Cousins and Wright, co-presidents of PCAC, donated another $7,000 of PCAC resources to the school’s music programs. For the last 12 years, after school funding was cut, PCAC has raised FIREHOUSEARTS.ORG/EVENTSFIREHOUSEARTS ORG/EVENTS money to keep music and arts programs for the students.

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BY DENNIS MILLER Dons’ Esparza finishes in top five in two events at state championships Foothill softball falls in extras to Freedom in section final Amador Valley High senior Na- win over Heritage earlier in the week. ball, there is an understanding that than Esparza wrapped up a sensa- Hope Alley had a pair of hits and if you want to go to the game, then tional season by placing in the top drove in a run for Foothill in the semi- you have to pay. But other sports — five in both the shot put and the final, with Lacy adding a pair of hits as such as softball, baseball, lacrosse discus at the CIF State Track and well. Nalani Scates went the distance and soccer — are free throughout Field Championships at Buchanan in the circle, getting the shutout and the season. I don’t like that the fans High in Clovis last weekend striking out eight batters along the way. get dinged for the $10, but since it is In the shot put, Esparza finished Freedom, the No. 5 seed in the there, we should respect it. second with a mark of 69 feet, tournament, advanced to finals by Here’s the rub: There are vast CONTRIBUTED PHOTO 4.75 inches, losing out to Bronson stunning top-seeded Amador Val- amounts of parents that try every- Osborn of Esperanza High School ley 2-1 in the semifinals June 1. thing they can do not to pay. Marlins win first PLL majors title (Anaheim), who took first with a The Dons could muster only two By everything, I mean from fantas- Pleasanton Little League’s Majors Marlins won the division title after best mark of 69-10.75. hits in the game, with Freedom tic stories at the gate to covert efforts finishing the season at 20-4 overall. The Marlins were the first majors Esparza was fifth in the discus putting together seven hits to help sneaking through holes in fences. champion in the inaugural season of the new PLL, which merged the with Osborn again taking the title. push across their two runs. Some are so brazen, they just walk by Pleasanton American and Pleasanton National Little Leagues. Players Esparza had a best mark of 186-4, the gate and keep on walking, daring were (kneeling, left to right) Tyler Kubo, Mitchell Kreider, Tommy while Osborn finished with a win- NCS thoughts the school staff members working Mercer and Alex Giles, and (standing, left to right) Noah Jamison, ning mark of 200-10. Esparza had Through 16 years as the sports the event to track them down. Matt Luperine, Tim Joyce, Andrew Baran, William Payne, Christian qualified for the finals with the editor at the now defunct Tri-Valley The end result: It’s the schools Tamayo and Grant Sellick. Not pictured Danny McInnis. Coaches second-best mark at 191-5. Herald, when it came to behavior of and the players who get hurt the (from left) were Jason Kubo, Geno Jamison, Chuck Mercer, Paul In other action at state, Amador the parents, there was nothing that most. If enough funds are not raised McInnis, Tom Sellick and manager Gary Luperine. Valley’s Brookey Villanueva compet- caught me by surprise. After being to pay the operating costs, then the ed in the 300 hurdles. Villanueva ran away from the business for seven- schools have to shell out the money a solid time of 45.30, good enough plus years, I thought some things on the day of the game. The schools to finish fifth in her heat, but missing might have changed. Silly boy. are already hurting for cash and out on advancing to the finals. For those who do not know, any further hits could mean higher NCS charges admission to most of costs for athletes to play the sport City opens Softball its championship events, as those the next year for the kids. Also last Friday, Foothill climbed contests are one of only two ways In addition, what a horrible role registration for adult almost as far as it could on the the organization makes money. The model to the kids. In the fall when mountain that is the North Coast other is membership dues paid by prep sports fire up again, make the Section softball tournament, but the the schools. effort to be a positive influence on softball leagues Falcons fell just short of reaching the Through gate admissions, NCS the kids and the community and top, falling 1-0 in extra innings in is able to run its tournaments and follow the rules. Men’s, women’s and coed divisions available the final to Freedom High (Oakley). cover the vast majority of opera- Everyone will win. Q Megan Shackley and Regan Lacy tional expenses. Let me be the first Dennis Miller is a contributing sports Pleasanton’s Community Servic- days and Thursdays, and a new each had a hit in the game for Foot- to say I don’t like the idea sports that writer for the Pleasanton Weekly. To es Department is accepting regis- women’s league on Monday nights. hill, but the Falcons were unable to are free to watch throughout the contact Miller or submit local high school tration for the city’s 20-plus slow- Early bird registration, open to push a run across. regular season are suddenly $10 for sports scores, game highlights and pho- pitch softball leagues. all teams at a reduced rate, is open The Falcons advanced to the cham- adults once the playoffs roll around. tographs for his weekly Pleasanton Preps Divisions are available for all skill through June 22, and then the reg- pionship game with a 2-0 semifinal For sports like football and basket- column, email him at [email protected]. levels, with games played Sunday ular registration period runs June through Friday evenings at the Ken 23 to July 8 as space permits. Mercer Sports Park Adult Softball For more information, contact Rage team Complex on Parkside Drive start- the city’s sports office at 931-3437 ing in August. or at nvelazquez@cityofpleasan- completes The city offers men’s leagues, tonca.gov. Q undefeated coed business leagues on Wednes- —Jeremy Walsh season The undefeated Rage Babe Ruth league 2003 Premier Team recently won the 2016 NorCal Spring set for summer clinic, League Soccer U13 Gold Division. They scored 48 goals in tryouts their nine victories, Tri-Valley Babe Ruth is recruit- 17 season. League officials recom- while only giving up ing skilled teen baseball players to mend prospective players attend eight goals during participate in its upcoming season. both days. the spring campaign. The league is holding its annual The league is open to teens summer clinic and tryouts at Camp between 13 and 15 years old who Parks Reserve Forces Training Area were born between May 1, 2001 in Dublin on July 17 and Aug. 20, and April 30, 2004. from 9 a.m. to noon each day. For tryout information or reg- The events provide an opportu- istration details, visit the league’s Q CONTRIBUTED PHOTO nity for league managers to see po- website at TVBRbaseball.org. tential new players for the 2016- —Jeremy Walsh Pleasanton Weekly • June 10, 2016 • Page 21 Calendar WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY O POST CALENDAR ITEMS AT PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM

confidence. Call 580-8660. Concerts Electrical Reliability Services, 6900 Koll Center Parkway, Suite IRA STEIN TRIO The Catholic 415, Pleasanton. TAKE US ALONG Community of Pleasanton pres- ents the Ira Stein Trio, with Ira TRI-VALLEY WRITERS Join the Tri- A Washington Stein on piano, Joe Hebert on Valley Writers meeting from 2-4 welcome: Denise cello, and Dann Zinn on sax, at p.m. on Saturday, June 18 at Rhys Strohl and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Paul Strohl visited at St. Augustine Church, 3999 Hopyard Road. Larry Townsend their brother and Bernal Ave. Enjoy an evening of will present “Writers’ Legal sister-in-law in Bach improvisations and original Know-How,” helping writers pro- Washington. Here compositions. Suggested $10 tect their works and avoid legal they paused with donation at the door. problems related to copyright, the Pleasanton publishing agreements and more. Weekly at the BEE GEES GOLD The Bee Gees Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. entrance to Mt. Gold tribute recreates the look Cost is $12 for CWC members, Spokane State and sound of the Bee Gees from $17 for non-members. Go to Park on their the 60’s to the late 70’s, with www.trivalleywriters.org. way. To send their unique falsettos that made in your Take Us them legends. Performing such Along, email early hits as “Massachusetts,” your photograph “I Started A Joke,” to the later Fundraisers HUMOR VS ACTION 3 Come and trip info Disco classics, “Stayin’ Alive,” to srhodes@ “You Should Be Dancing,” and Support the Veterans and watch the final installment in the tril- pleasantonweekly. more. See the show at 2 p.m. on com. Sunday, June 19 at the Firehouse ogy of “Humor VS Action” from Arts Center. Tickets are $20-$30. 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, June 12 at Call 931-4848 or go to www.fire- the Veterans Memorial Hall, 301 housearts.org. Main St. Produced and directed by Amador High School student, Nischay Madoppa. Preorder Music tickets are $8, contact nn.films. [email protected], $10 at the Appointments are by lottery. or would like to learn more about there is something for everyone. SHAMANIC DRUM CIRCLE Drumming door. Tickets will be raffled off at Register from 5:30-5:45 p.m.; this common movement disorder Leagues open to all skill levels. will help you to gain access to the end for exciting prizes. Food names selected at 5:50 p.m.. Call in a safe and supportive environ- Games are played at the Ken your inner guidance and learn to and beverages will be available 931-3400, ext. 7. ment, please join us from 10 Mercer Sports Park Adult Softball work with your helping spirits. for purchase. All proceeds will PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY USER a.m.-noon on the third Saturday Complex and begin Aug. 2. Early Presented by Ashleigh Pevey, a of each month, in the Blackhawk go towards the local Pleasanton GROUP The PT Users Group bird registration now-June 22. Shamanic healer, sessions are A and B conference rooms at San Veterans- VFW 6298 and meets at 10 a.m. on the fourth Open Registration June 23-July 8. usually 3-4:15 p.m. the second Ramon Regional Medical Center, American Legion Post 237. Thursday of the month at the Contact the Sports Office at 931- Sunday of the month at Unity of 6001 Norris Canyon Road, San Pleasanton Senior Center. The 3437 or at nvelazquez@cityof- Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Valley Ramon. Contact 487-5706 or usual format is 2-3 presentations pleasantonca.gov. Go to www. Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. Bring [email protected]. Go to Museums & by various presenters. Topics pleasantonsports.org. a drum or rattle; a few will be www.eastbayet.com. available. Call 829-2733 or go to include internet use, email, pho- N ALLIANCE ON MENTAL www.unityoftrivalley.org. Exhibits tos, security, help with Windows ATIONAL 7/8/10, smartphones, tablets. ILLNESS (NAMI) TRI-VALLEY NAMI Seniors BACKYARD BEAUTY See the new, Cost is $2-$2.50. Call 931-5365. Tri-Valley Parent Resource and PEDDLER SHOPPE AT THE SENIOR multi-platform invitational Support Group meets for parents CENTER Talks & exhibit, “Backyard Beauty,” on The Peddler Shoppe in the with children to age 17 diagnosed display from June 15-July 13 at lobby of the Pleasanton Senior or suspected of having bipolar or the Harrington Art Gallery at the Health & Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., offers Lectures other mood disorders. It meets Firehouse Arts Center. With the the handmade wares of talented LIVERMORE-AMADOR GENEALOGICAL from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday inspiration of plant life, insects Wellness local senior artisans. It’s a great SOCIETY PRESENTS RALPH of each month at Pathways To and other backyard common- place to buy gifts. The Shoppe is SEVERSON NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Drive, The Livermore-Amador alities, the seven artists in this staffed by volunteers and is open BLIND Tri-Valley Chapter of the Suite 114. The group is drop-in, Genealogical Society will pres- installation have included pieces to the public 10 a.m.-4 p.m. National Federation of the Blind no registration required and is ent Ralph Severson, speaking on in glass sculpture, oils, acrylic, Monday through Friday. Go to will be meeting from 1-3 p.m., free. For more information con- general updates on FamilySearch, watercolors, graphite, and met- www.pleasantonpeddlershoppe. second Saturday of each month tact Marsha McInnis at 980-5331 and several parts of FamilySearch alwork. A free opening reception com. at Valley Memorial Hospital, or [email protected]. that are used relatively little but E GLASS ADJUSTMENTS AND with the artists will be from 7-9 1111 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore. YE have serious value to research- C p.m. on Wednesday, June 15. Any visually impaired or blind LEANING Stop by the Pleasanton ers. The presentation will be at Light refreshments. Call 931- Senior Center from 10:30 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 13 person is urged to attend. Call Outdoor 4849. Carl at 449-9362. 12:30 p.m. on the second at Congregation Beth Emek, Tuesday of the month to have 3400 Nevada Court. Contact PLEASANTON SOLE MATES Join this Recreation your eye glasses and sunglasses [email protected]. weekly walking group at 8:45 Lessons & PLEASANTON ROOTS FESTIVAL cleaned and adjusted by a repre- A VALLEY TOASTMASTERS a.m. on Wednesday mornings MADOR The City of Pleasanton will sentative from Sears Optical. For departing from the Pleasanton Learn how to give speeches, host its first Pleasanton Roots more information call 931-5365. Classes Senior Center. Participants must gain feedback, lead teams, and Festival from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. MEN OF BREAKFAST PLEASANTON SENIOR CENTER DAILY be able to walk 2.5-3 miles and Join the Men guide others to achieve their on Saturday, June 11 at Alviso PC TUTORING Get one-on-one keep a moderate pace with the of Breakfast or MOB at 8:30 a.m. goals in a supportive atmo- Adobe Community Park, 3465 PC tutoring between 9 a.m. and group. Stop by the Center to pick on the first and third Tuesday sphere at 7 a.m. every Thursday Old Foothill Road. With activity 3 p.m. Monday-Friday at the a monthly walk schedule or call of the month for a cup of cof- at Black Bear Diner, 5100 stations and presentations from Pleasanton Senior Center. If you 925-931-5365 for more informa- fee and friendly discussion at the Hopyard Road. Breakfast is two of the park’s time periods: have your own laptop, you can tion. Pleasanton Senior Center. Bring available to order from menu. the Ohlone and Californio and bring it. PCs are available in a newspaper and whatever topics Go to www.facebook.com/ PLEASANTON PEDALERS If you love demonstrations by the experts at Windows 7/8/10. Get help on pique your interest. Call 931- AmadorValleyToastmasters/. cycling, this group is for you. Primitive Ways. Food and bever- using the internet, email, photo 5369. Join at 9 a.m. every Thursday. ages available to purchase. VIRTUALLY SPEAKING TOASTMASTERS editing and attachments. Cost is Rides will be at an easy pace Virtually Speaking Toastmasters $2-$2.50. Call 931-5365. club meets from noon-1 p.m. from 15 to 25 miles, with no Religion & L IN THE LIBRARY every Thursday at Electrical AWYERS Members rider left behind. A signed waiver Sports Reliability Services, 6900 Koll of the Alameda County Bar is required for all riders. Go to ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE Association visit the Pleasanton meetup.com/PleasantonPedalers. Spirituality Center Parkway, Suite 415. REGISTRATION The City of Public Library on the third PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP Everyone is welcome to come EAST BAY ESSENTIAL TREMOR Pleasanton Community Services Tuesday of each month to give see what a positive change SUPPORT GROUP If you have Department offers over 20 Lynnewood United Methodist free 15-20 minute consultations. Toastmasters can make in their recently been diagnosed with ET slow pitch softball leagues, and Church at 4444 Black Ave. offers Page 22 • June 10, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly CALENDAR a friendly congregation where all PLEASANTON LIONS CLUB The yahoo.com. Go to www.amador- are welcome. Our summer wor- Pleasanton Lions Club meets at valley.assistanceleague.org. PET OF THE WEEK ship schedule has a morning tra- 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth TRI-VALLEY EVENING ROTARY CLUB VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY ditional service at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday of the month at the Looking for an international an evening contemporary service Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 service organization where you A puppy at heart at 5:30 p.m. Childcare provided Sunol Blvd. No dinner will be can make an impact locally and McGruff had a “close shave” at the 9:30 a.m. service. Contact served. For more information throughout the world while hav- when he arrived at Valley Humane Rev. Heather Hammer at 846- please visit http//pleasantonlion- ing fun? Visit the only evening Society, but his fur is growing back 0221 or [email protected]. sclub.org. Rotary club in the Tri-Valley from nicely. Soon he’ll look like the Lha- Go to www.lynnewood.org. PLEASANTON-TULANCINGO SISTER 6:15-8 p.m. every Thursday at sa Apso mix he is. At 3 years old, SUNDAY SERVICES AT UNITY OF TRI- CITY All are welcome to join for Castlewood Country Club and McGruff is a playful guy who loves VALLEY Join the Sunday service “Taco Tuesday” at 6 p.m. the make a difference. Contact info@ a good ball chase and will bring with Reverend Micah Murdock, second Tuesday of the month trivalleyrotary.org. it back to keep the game going. McGruff loves walks and is ready minister, at 10 a.m. every week at at Fiesta Taco, 1989 Santa Rita ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Road Unit J. We are an active for his next adventure with you. BRANCH 285 The Italian Catholic Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. organization promoting cultural For more information, visit Valley Federation, Branch 285, a social/ All are welcome. Ongoing classes, exchange, goodwill and friend- Humane Society at 3670 Nevada philanthropic organization, groups, and activities. Call 829- ship. We have a youth and adult St., check out valleyhumane.org or invites those who love all things 2733 or go to www.unityoftrival- exchange program. Call 989-6882 call 426-8656. Italian to join for a potluck and ley.org/. or go to www.ptsca.org. guest speaker evening at 6 p.m. MOM2MOM MEETINGS ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF AMADOR Moms and the third Friday of the month at Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Mothers with a Purpose was VALLEY Grandmothers of all ages are All ladies are invited to St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Livermore. Meet and greet at 7 formed by local moms to offer welcome to join the Mom2mom join this dedicated group of vol- Stoneridge Drive. Call Judy at p.m., business meeting starts at support to families affected by group based on the Titus 2 unteers, reaching out to those in 462-2487. 7:30 p.m. addiction. Visit www.mother- women where the older moms need in the Tri-Valley and having LIVERMORE VALLEY COIN CLUB swithapurpose.org. are mentoring the younger fun doing it. 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Danville 7583 Trotter Way $969,000 buyers in the military significantly outpaces Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said Sat/Sun 1-4 DeAnna Armario & Liz Venema 5 BEDROOMS those under 35 who are not in the military. young active-service buyers (ages 18-35) 260-2220/413-6544 The NAR’s first-ever survey, entitled “Veter- bought homes at a far greater rate (51%) than 3 Cross Bridge Place Call for price 7252 Valley View Court $750,000 Sun 1-4 Carolynn Machi 872-7761 Sat/Sun 1-4 Gina Piper 200-0202 ans & Active Military Home Buyers and Sell- non-military buyers (34%). ers Profile,” conducted this year, evaluated Despite having a lower median income 950 Clinton Place $829,900 Dublin Sat/Sun 1-4 Jennifer Branchini 577-6113 the differences of recent active-service and ($76,800), though with more stable job se- veteran home buyers and sellers, compared curity, aspiring homeowners in the military 4 BEDROOMS 4 BEDROOMS to those who’ve never served. still have a deserving advantage over their 6560 Bantry Bay $819,000 1913 Via Di Salerno $2,169,000 The survey also found that while nearly all civilian peers, Yun said. Sat 1-4 Mia & Beverly Team 463-6130 Sat 1-4 Blaise Lofland 846-6500 veteran and non-military buyers and sellers “Furthermore, their tendencies to marry 5 BEDROOMS 4501 Shearwater Road $1,118,000 use a real estate agent, usage is practically uni- and raise a family at an earlier age and carry Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 7788 Ridgeline Drive $1,398,888 versal among active-service military members. less student debt make buying a home a more Sat/Sun 1-4 L i s a S t e r l i n g - 7809 Olive Court $998,000 NAR’s survey gathered greater insight into desirable and achievable option,” Yun added. Sanchez & Stephany Jenkins 980-9265/989-3318 Sun 1-3 Dave & Sue Flashberger 463-0436 how each population of buyers and sellers Veterans Affairs loans, which offer over 100% 6119 Bay Hill Court $1,995,000 9904 Longview Lane $2,438,000 differs and is similar to those who have never financing for veteran and active-service home Sun 1-4 Weiner McDowell Group 872-1416/209-0343 Sun 1-4 Cindy Gee 963-1984 served in the military. Of all home buyers, 18% buyers, were the most popular loan type for 857 Castlewood Place $2,498,000 identified as veterans and three percent as ac- active-service and veteran buyers, leading to the Livermore Sun 1-4 Gina Piper & Sabrina Bascom 200-0202/337-0194 tive-military. Of all home sellers, 21% identified majority of active-service buyers financing their 2 BEDROOMS 269 Kottinger Lane $1,099,000 as veterans and one percent as active-military. entire home purchase and veterans putting down 2811 Quarryhill Ave. #2 $675,000 Sat 11-2/Sun 1-4 Julia Murtagh 997-2411 The results revealed quite a few contrasts a median down payment of 5%. For non-military Sat/Sun 1-4 Linda Futral 980-3561 between active-service military buyers and buy- buyers, the median down payment was 11%. 5 BEDROOMS ers who’ve never served. At a median age of 34 Added Yun: “Current data shows that VA 4 BEDROOMS 1284 Piemonte Drive $2,699,000 years old, the typical active-service buyer was a loans perform remarkably well and are a safe 1459 Gamay Road $1,499,000 Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 980-0273/519-8226 lot younger than non-military buyers (40 years and affordable choice. Their current seriously Sat/Sun 1-4 Melissa Pederson 359-9606 1817 Spumante Place $2,999,999 old) and was more likely to be married and have delinquent and homes in foreclosure rate is 2366 Bettona St. $1,200,000 Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 980-0273/519-8226 multiple children living in their household. 2.78% versus 3.44% for non-VA loans.” Q Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 2709 Vista Diablo Court Call for price 4126 Milton Way $968,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Lisa Sterling-Sanchez 980-9265 Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 4967 Monaco Drive $1,299,950 New Price! Open Sat 1-4 4031 Vineyard Ave Pleasanton 5818 Flora Common $800,000 Sat 1-3/Sun 1-4 Delores Gragg 989-6500 3 bedrooms + Den- Built in 1998 Sat/Sun 1-4 Gina Piper 200-0202 3760 Selvante St. Call for price No HOA 5275 Diane Lane $775,000 Sun 1-4 Weiner McDowell Group 872-1416/209-0343 New Kitchen with cherry cabinets, Sun 1-4 Pati Norris (510) 406-2306 9232 Klemetson Drive $2,125,000 granite counters, new appliances, Sat 1-4 Heather Lange (408) 207-3130 GEVTIXERHLEVH[SSH¾SSVW 5 BEDROOMS are just a few of the upgraded 3708 Raboli St. $2,588,000 features. Backyard is cozy and Tiki 2275 French St. Call for price Sat/Sun 1-4 DeAnna Armario & Liz Venema style cabana. Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 260-2220/413-6544 Offered at $915,000 2475 Kobio St. $1,239,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 San Ramon Virtual Tour: www.tourfactory.com/1565159 Pleasanton 3 BEDROOMS 1034 Lakeridge Place $860,000 4967 Monaco Dr Pleasanton New Price! Open Sat 1-3 & Sun 1-4 2 BEDROOMS Sun 1-4 Albert Cheng 699-9929 5 bedroom, 3 bath, approx 3180 sqft. 3389 Smoketree Commons $498,000 home in desirable Pleasanton Hills. Sun 1-4 Cindy Gee 963-1984 4 BEDROOMS Gorgeous Kitchen with granite slab 208 Latera Court $1,139,888 counters, stainless appliances, recessed 3 BEDROOMS Sat/Sun 1-4 Kim Grass (510) 304-9543 lighting, new carpet, Walk to Award winning schools, shopping & 3031 Boardwalk St. $998,888 4048 Marblehead Drive $1,495,000 downtown. Sat/Sun 1-5 Rushawn Jones 705-2592 Sat/Sun 1-4 Lily McClanahan 209-9328 Offered at $1,299,950 4454 Sutter Gate Ave. $1,139,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Tim McGuire 462-7653 Find more open home listings at Virtual Tour: pleasantonweekly.com/real_estate www.tourfactory.com/1581186

New Price! Open Sun 1-4 65 Queso Court, Fremont Gorgeous Home in Morrison Canyon, just off Mission. 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths Impeccable Remodel, with Custom cabinetry, Brazilian Hardwood Floors, Tri-Valley top of the line stainless steel appliances. Real Estate Directory Offered at $1,198,000 Virtual Tour: Darlene Crane, www.tourfactory. Branch Manager/Mortgage Advisor com/1578590 RPM MORTGAGE, INC. 925-699–4377 [email protected] www.darlenecrane.com NMLS 30878 License 00907071 Delores Gragg 30 W. Neal Street #105, Pleasanton If you are thinking of selling, and you want Real Professional RESULTS, Realtor® Call Delores Gragg To advertise in the Tri-Valley Real Estate Directory call 925.989.6500 www.deloresgragg.com (925) 600-0840. Ask about online and email advertising. CalBRE 01206964

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4931 DOLORES DRIVE, PLEASANTON 4555 ENTRADA COURT, PLEASANTON 1913 VIA DI SALERNO PLEASANTON Hilltop Estate Home with Views and Downtown Location is Desirable Downtown Single Level at Top of Court on a Premium Desirable Single Level Home in Ruby Hill Built by David Hinman. Situated on an approximately 1/2 Acre Lot in Pleasanton Hills .21 Acre Lot with Filtered Views! This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom This Beautiful Home Backs to Open Space & Ruby Hill Golf Course. Estate Collection! This Spacious 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom has Home Includes Two Master Suites and 2058 Square is located Private Rear Grounds, Professionally Landscaped, Panoramic 3809 Square Feet. Remodeled Bathrooms, Gourmet Kitchen with off Historic Neal Street. Newer Master Suite is Spacious with Gas Views of Surrounding Hills, Four Bedrooms, Private Office, 4 ½ Granite, Spacious Master Suite. Large Deck for Entertainment with Fireplace. Such a Great Location. Just a Short Walk to Main Street Bathrooms, Approximately 4,464 Square Feet, Open Large Family Views of Pleasanton Ridge. Oversized 3-Car Garage. This Property and You Can Enjoy all the Amenities of Downtown Pleasanton. & Gourmet Kitchen Area-Great Room, Beautiful Wood Flooring, is Conveniently Located Near Downtown, Neighborhood Park Hardwood Floors and New Carpeting, Living Area with Window Large Extension of Living Area with 600 Square Foot Center and Access to 680. Just a Short Walk to Main Street and your can Wall to Beautifully Landscaped Private Rear Grounds with Courtyard with Fireplace, Oversized 3-Car Garage. Comfortable enjoy all the Amenities of Downtown Pleasanton. Private Rear Decks, Spa and Filtered Views of Pleasanton Ridge. Don’t Miss it! Living in a Gated Community all on one level! For more information Grounds with Mature Landscaping and In-Ground Swimming Pool. Visit 4555entrada.com for More Photos and Information! Call the or to schedule a private showing, please contact Blaise Lofland Visit 4931dolores.com for More Photos and Information! Call the Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group to Schedule a Private Showing! Real Estate Group. Visit 1913viadisalerno.com for more photos and Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group to Schedule a Private Showing! OFFERED AT $1,195,000 information! OFFERED AT $1,895,000 OFFERED AT $2,169,000 SILVER OAKS ESTATES DOWNTOWN PLEASANTON BRIDLE CREEK

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2492 SILVER OAKS LANE, PLEASANTON 4326 2ND STREET, PLEASANTON 751 SUMMIT CREEK LANE, PLEASANTON Newer Custom Single Level Home with Views in Silver Oak Estates! Restored and Upgraded English Country Farmhouse Style Home on Highly Upgraded Desirable Larger Single Level in Bridle Creek! This This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Home has 3533 Square Feet of Living Desirable 2nd Street, originally built in 1890. Highly Sought After Downtown Five Bedrooms, Plus Craft/All Purpose Room, Four Bathrooms Home Space on One Level. This Premium Approximately 1/2 Acre Lot Location… just a short walk to Main Street! Front Porch with Sitting Area, offers 3,446 Square Feet. Great Room (Family Room/Gourmet Provides Views of Oak Studded Hillsides and Mt. Diablo. Gourmet Three Bedrooms, Plus Den/TV Room (Guest Suite-4th Option), Office-Off Kitchen), Granite Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, Crown Kitchen with Honed Granite Countertops and SS Appliances, Crown Master, Two Remodeled Full Bathrooms, Powder Room, Large Kitchen, Molding, Conveniently Located Near Downtown, Mission Hills Molding,Professionally Landscaped, Private Rear Grounds with Spa Formal Dining Room. Approximately 2,005 Square Feet, Large 6,750 Park and Access to 680. This Well Maintained Home was Built in and Two Outdoor Living Spaces and Built-In BBQ/Entertainment Square Foot Lot, Detached 720 Square Foot Two Car Garage (Workshop 2000 by Greenbriar Homes and Sits on .34 Acre Lot with Beautiful Area and Fire Pit . This Highly Upgraded Home is Impeccably Option), Upgraded Plumbing and Electrical, Double Hung Dual Pane Landscaping, Private Rear Grounds, Swimming Pool/Spa and Built- Maintained and is Located at the Gateway to Our Own Wine Country. Windows, Refinished Wood Flooring, Crown Molding, 7" Baseboards, in BBQ Area. Three Car Garage Within Desirable School Attendance Three Car Garage. Just Five Minutes to Ruby Hill Country Club. For Ten Foot Ceilings, Private Rear Yard with Upgraded Landscaping and Area and Five Minutes to Castlewood Country Club. For More More Information and Photos go to 2942SummitCreek.com. To Driveway. For more information or to schedule a private showing, please Information and Photos go to 751SummitCreek.com. To Schedule a Schedule a Private Showing, Call the Blaise Lofland Real Estate Team. contact Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group. Visit 4326second.com. Private Showing, Call the Blaise Lofland Real Estate Team. OFFERED AT $1,879,000 OFFERED AT $1,299,000 OFFERED AT $1,795,000

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61 GALA LANE, BRENTWOOD 6945 PRINCE DRIVE DUBLIN 2609 BECARD COURT PLEASANTON “Charming Single Level in the Peaceful and Desirable Summerset Don’t Miss This Completely Remodeled Upgraded Home in Highly Upgraded Single Level in the Heart of Pleasanton. Don’t 1 Adult Active Community. New Carpet & Paint Bright/Open Floor Echo Park! Remodeled Kitchen with SS Appliances & Quartz Miss this Exceptional Birdland Solar Powered Home Located on Plan. High Ceilings and Natural Light! Two Bedrooms Each own Countertops, 3-Bedrooms, Two Remodeled Bathrooms, Extensive a Quiet Court and Close to Everything! Completely Remodeled Bathroom Office (poss 3rd Bedroom). Additional Golf Cart Garage. Beautiful Hand Scraped Real Wood Flooring, Newer Carpets Kitchen with Granite & SS Appliances, Remodeled Bathrooms, Community Amenities include Recreation Center, Swimming Pool, in Bedrooms, Crown Molding, Newer Baseboards, High Tech Wainscoting, Crown Molding, Plantation Shutters, Beautiful Spa, Tennis and Bocce Courts, Activity Clubs and Organizations! Features and More, 1437 Square Feet-Plus Detached Extra Room. Wood Flooring, New Doors & Hardware, French Doors, Upgraded Surrounds the 27-Hold Championship Golf Course. Easy Access Upgraded Beautiful Landscaping with Newer Stamped Concrete Windows, Skylight, Dimensional Roof, Finished Garage with Built- to San Francisco and East Bay!” 61gala.com for more photos and Patios and Outdoor Living Area with Bluetooth Speakers. Ins, Beautiful Grounds and Landscaping with Private Rear Yard and information! Go to 6945prince.com for More Information and Photos. Stone Patio! Visit 2609becard.com. OFFERED AT $479,000 SOLD FOR $815,000 SOLD AT $1,150,000

Page 28 • June 10, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly Pleasanton ~ The Preserve 760 NEWBURY ST., 9232 Klemetson Drive LIVERMORE 5 BED, 3.5 BATHS, 3,165 SQFT, 8,850 SQFT LOT OFFERED AT $1,025,000

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elightful luxury 5B/4.5B home has 1 downstairs Dsuite, 4 bedrooms upstairs, to include spacious 14918 CROSBY ST., master retreat & 2nd en-suite. Beautiful Office has SAN LEANDRO wonderful, inviting light & spacious work area. Formal living and separate dining rooms; elegantly updated kitchen with built-in refrigerator, microwave, 3 BED, 1 BATH, 1,119 SQFT, steam oven, rare & beautiful quartz counters; opens to 5,500 SQFT LOT. spacious family room & custom bar. OFFERED AT $499,950 Enjoy living in one of Pleasanton’s finest neighborhoods: The Preserve. This unique and special subdivision stretches over 100 acres of land; boasting beautiful streets, perfectly 1112 PEPPERMINT CT., maintained homes, dramatic views and wonderful open spaces. Enjoy the beautiful views along Pleasanton Ridge by accessing park trails at Laurel Park and The Preserve MODESTO Staging Area, walk for miles with fabulous vista views. TRIPLEX, EACH 2 BED, 1 Offered at $2,125,000 | Open House Saturday 1–4 PM BATH, 745 SQFT. View more pictures and virtual tour at www.9232KlemetsonDr.com OFFERED AT $349,950 Heather Lange Contact Heather Lange at Intero Real Estate Services 408-207-3130 for a private showing. DAVID MORRIS BRIAN WRIGHT 408-207-3130 www.HeatherLangeHomes.com 925-699-0999 925-580-4524 BRE# 01117395 ON MAIN BRE# 00887067 [email protected] REALTOR SINCE 1991 REALTOR SINCE 1985 BRE# 01496679 LOCATED UPSTAIRS IN THE HISTORIC PLEASANTON HOTEL

COMING SOON COMING SOON Pleasanton Market Update - Steady as She Goes The Pleasanton real estate market continued to heat up with the weather during May. More sales went pending than in any month since May of last year. Homes continued to sell very quickly, especially those that got the pricing right. Buyers are being more cautious, however, West Side Carlton Oaks and the activity has been somewhat less frenzied than in April. While Charming 5 BR, 3 BTH in prime location with Immaculate 5 BR, 4 BTH home on cul-de-sac the market has been very strong, there is a sense that the summer will hardwood floors, granite kitchen, & more! with hardwood floors, granite, and more! bring a calmer market and a less frenzied pace. $1,089,000 $1,580,000 82 sales went to contract in May, up from 68 in April but well below May 2015’s 93 sales. Closed sales increased by only three units in May to 68, 18 JUST LISTED JUST LISTED less than a year ago. Inventory also increased by three homes, to end the month with 86. One year ago, 92 homes were actively listed. An even one month of inventory was available for sale at the end of May, down from 1.2 months at the end of April and equal to the level of a year earlier. 8LITVMGITIVWUYEVIJSSXLMXJSVXLI½VWXXMQIIZIVMR1E]8LEX was $7 higher than in April and $24 higher than a year ago. The me- dian sales price increased 14%, from West Side Foothill Area $1,008 in April to $1,149,000 in Immaculate upgraded 4 BR, 3 BTH home with Incredible 5 BR, 6 BTH gated creekside estate on May. May was 23% higher than May granite & stainless kitchen & large private yard! flat 7 acre lot with upgrades galore, pool, & more! 2015’s $936,000. The average sale $1,240,000 $3,600,000 in May was for 101% of the asking price, compared to 100% in April and 102% in May 2015. On aver- DOUG BUENZ age, homes were on the market an average of 13 days in May, half the 27 days they were on the market in April and equal to that of a year ago. The tables below provide further details on the current market com- pared to prior periods, as well as a look at different market segments. (926) 463-2000 Go to 680Homes.com 680Homes.com to read the rest of this article. BRE #00843458 Go to 680Homes.com for more information on these and other homes, along with market trends, tips & advice, and advanced home search

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LUXURY HOME SITE WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS 1500 Foothill Road, Pleasanton 4108 FOOTHILL ROAD, PLEASANTON Desirable 5 acre gated estate located between Castlewood Country Ƃ À>Ài œ««œÀÌ՘ˆÌÞ ̜ LՈ` ޜÕÀ `Ài>“ œ“i ˆ˜ œ˜i œv Ì i w˜iÃÌ œV>̈œ˜Ã ˆ˜ *i>Ã>˜Ìœ˜° ˆÛi Club and Golden Eagle Estates. This gorgeous English Tudor home Ì i }œœ` ˆÛi ÜˆÌ  VœÕ˜ÌÀÞ >“Lˆ>˜Vi œ˜ Ì ˆÃ iÀˆÌ>}i œ>Ž ÃÌÕ``i` ˆÃˆ`i ˆ˜ > ÕÝÕÀÞ }>Ìi` has 4 beds and 5 baths with 4803 sq. ft. of living space that ˜iˆ} LœÀ œœ`°œV>Ìi`œ˜Ì i œœÌ ˆ VœÀÀˆ`œÀ] ÕÃÌ “ˆ˜ÕÌià includes a large open kitchen, library, and game room. ̜ xnäÉÈnä] Ƃ,/] à œ««ˆ˜}] This incredible single story estate features a circular driveway and is *i>Ã>˜Ìœ˜½Ã ˆÃ̜ÀˆV`œÜ˜ÌœÜ˜ >˜`>Ü>À`܈˜˜ˆ˜}ÃV œœÃ°Ó]Ó surrounded by 100 year old Oak trees. Private beautifully landscaped ƂVÀià IHJR`HYK^P[OWVVSOHZHYV\UKHJYLZVMÅH[SHUKZJHWLK`HYKHUK "vviÀi`>Ìf™™™]äää around 3 acres of additional property behind the home. Visit 1500FoothillRoad.com

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