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Page 2ÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Lose Weight Rapidly Gain Optimal Energy and Health AROUND Easily Adopt New Nutritional Habits PLEASANTON BY JEB BING LOSE 15 TO 30 LBS. A waitress many Afghanistan that treats wounded in 2 Weeks Americans. of us know says Working four days a week at Join Pleasanton’s fittest! Vic’s, including Saturdays and Serious ailments goodbye Sundays, she has used her “off” Personal training for the cost of a gym membership days to visit with veterans regu- and medical hose of us who dine fre- larly at the Veterans Hospitals and conditions
quently at Vic’s All-Star medical centers in Livermore and can be minimized Kitchen are also good Palo Alto, carrying blankets and T or eliminated 925-353-4894 friends of Patti Benson, who’s other materials to those coming been Vic’s restaurant manager for out of surgery and sitting with through this life Www.crossfitpleasanton.com the last 11 years and was just as those recovering from severe changing program! well known for 10 years before wounds to read the news, stories that at New Rochelle on St. Mary. and just talk. Patti will say goodbye to all of us Here in Pleasanton, she hosts tomorrow at a public farewell at mentally handicapped children Round Table Pizza and then at at her home on Touriga Drive. Vic’s on Sunday. When Scruffy, her white-furred Detox Weight Loss Center She and her husband Dusty Maltese died, she couldn’t bear You may qualify Robson, both of them 30-year to tell the children who always through your insurance! residents in Vintage Hills, are looked forward to playing with moving to a retirement commu- him so she rushed out and bought nity in Green Valley, Ariz., where an identical Maltese, which is they built a home three years ago. now 2-1/2 and is called Scruffy II. Green Valley is 21 miles up in the Patti was walking Scruffy near her mountains from Tucson, has 11 Arizona home last Dec. 7 when a swimming pools and eight golf car struck her from behind and (925) 249-9642 courses, and, with a population of kept on going. Suffering a major 12,000, is about as far away from head injury and broken arm, Patti 4725 First Street #270 the lifestyle and regular work days moved from waiting on tables at Downtown Pleasanton as you can get from Pleasanton. Vic’s to a strictly managerial job, Visit www.taharacenter.com In her younger years, Patti, which she’ll be leaving Sunday. who is now 61, was Wendy Ward, She’ll be missed. Typical modeling Montgomery Ward’s ap- An added note that makes Medical ( Office’s ) parel on San Francisco television Dusty and Patti’s move to Green FREE Rate $80 stations and in some of the print Valley more palatable: They listed Body Composition Analysis! media. their home on Touriga Drive for When Mobile Oil bought $715,000 a month ago yesterday,
Ward’s and started moving it in about $10,000 under the prevail- Carden West School a less friendly retail direction, ing listings. They had three offers Patti left the agency job she’d that day and signed a sale contract had for 10 years and started the next day. Now that’s a nice way waiting on tables. She loved the to say goodbye. N work, “finding my niche,” as she says, and has been doing it ever since. Among her favorites are A Pleasanton the “maturing” men, as she calls #!2$%. them, who stop at Vic’s every 7%34 Tradition weekday at 7 a.m. for coffee and for Over breakfast. Nicknamed the “World 3#(//, Problem Solvers,” they have kept Success for 30 Years! Patti well informed on Pleasan- every child, every day ton politics and gossip, informa- School Tours Every Wed. & Sat. tion that she occasionally passes 10 am to 12 noon along. or by appointment at Her parents died of cancer 30 (925) 463-6060 or years ago and her only brother www.cardenwest.org of the same disease in the early 1990s at age 47. Caring for him in s ST TH 'RADE those final days, she learned about s &ULL $AY patients who needed help and set out to volunteer, first at hospitals +INDERGARTEN but in recent years throughout the s 0RE +INDERGARTEN community. s 0RESCHOOL She started volunteering with s 4ODDLER 0ROGRAM the national Angel Network four s %XTENDED #ARE years ago, sending letters, cards s 3UMMER #AMP and gift boxes to those in the military in Iraq and, more re- cently, Afghanistan. Last year for Christmas, she ran her own gift JEB BING drive and mailed 250 pounds of Patti Benson poses with Vic Malatesta, Christmas presents to those on the owner of Vic’s All Star Kitchen, where 2009 Providing high academic front line in Iraq and another 250 she is a manager. Benson has decided Thank You for voting us The Best Bakery Again in 2009! pounds to a military hospital in to move to Green Valley, Ariz. standards for over 30 years in Pleasanton Buy 4 Cupcakes...Get 2 Cupcakes s ,ICENSED FREE About the Cover s .ONSECTARIAN exp. 8-31-09 Must mention this ad! Recovered from cancer, Livermore Mayor Marshall Kamena, a recognized s .ONPROlT 205 B. Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton Tri-Valley leader and booster, stands on First Street in a downtown district 4576 Willow Road, Pleasanton he helped revitalize. Photo by Jeb Bing. Behind Vic’s All Star Restaurant [email protected] Vol. X, Number 28 462.3333 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊU Page 3 GET MORE. be balanced. Streetwise ASKED DOWNTOWN ClubSport is your mind, body and wellness destination. Play sports, swim in luxurious Do you think live horse racing should pools, stretch out in yoga and relax with be year-round in Pleasanton? friends. Get more of what fuels your mind, body and soul. Add ClubSport and bring balance to your life. Victoria Hollenbeck I think it should be year-round because it’s a really exciting activity and Pleasanton (for the most part) is a really boring town. It’s JOIN FOR $ the only reason why I go to the fair and we look forward to it every year when it comes AS LOW AS 25 around. TRY US OUT WITH A FREE GUEST PASS Friedrich Welff Visit www.clubsports.com No, because I feel that horse racing is cruel or call (925) 271-0713 to the horses. They have to run on a sandy track, it’s usually hot and they’re constantly ridden too hard. We’ve seen too many hors- es go down at races and some have actually died on the race track.
Nicole Triplett 7090 Johnson Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 t Yes, because my friend’s parents go to the Some restrictions apply. $25 enrollment with 12-month agreement. horse races all the time and bet on the Cannot be combined with any other offer and does not include monthly dues. Guest pass is for first time guests and local residents 21 horses. I’ve been to the races with them and years of age or older. One per household. Offers expire 7/31/09. even though I’m not an age where I can bet yet, I still get into the races and root for the horses that the adults are betting on. It’s a lot of fun and could provide year-round entertainment in Pleasanton.
Annette Buck I love horse racing. I think it would be great for the town of Pleasanton because it would bring in a lot of money and it’s very entertaining. I’d love to go more often. The social aspect of it is great as well. It would be a lot of fun to go with a group of people anytime you’d like.
Celestino Paixau I think it would be great. Horses were born to run and I think they have as much fun racing as we do watching them. I go at least once a year to the horse races. I’m all for year-round horse racing as long as it’s not in my backyard. I didn’t even know that Pleasanton had horse racing. We used to go to Bay Meadows or Golden Gate Fields to bet on the horses.
—Compiled by Hillary Bessiere
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E^V\\^d Page 4ÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Sharks subsidiary to host holiday skating National Night Out BY JEB BING Ice rink at Delucchi Park downtown Center and public library parking lots on Old More than 34 million people Pleasanton officials have announced that a Bernal Avenue. The Library Commission ob- in more than 11,000 communi- subsidiary of the San Jose Sharks will install and could attract 30,000 skaters jected to closing its parking lot for as much ties will come together Aug. 4 for operate an outdoor ice skating rink at Deluc- as two months during the skating period and the 26th annual National Night chi Park in downtown Pleasanton, with skating individual skating events. downtown merchants urged the city to consider Out. Pleasanton is participating scheduled to start in mid-November and last Delucchi, which already has public restrooms, a site closer to their stores. in the crime and drug preven- until early January. is located on First Street between Angela and “We think this will be a very good location and tion event sponsored by the Na- City Manager Nelson Fialho said San Jose Neal streets, backs onto downtown’s commercial a great event for Pleasanton,” Fialho said. “We ex- tional Association of Town Watch Arena Management (SJAM) will design, build district and is next to the Farmers’ Market. It is pect it will bring many families downtown, both to and co-sponsored locally by the and operate the rink, with the city providing also used during the summer to accommodate skate as well as to dine and shop.” Pleasanton Police Department. additional electrical and other infrastructure im- overflow crowds at the Friday night Concerts Downtown merchants, led by Towne Center Neighborhoods are encouraged provements as needed, but with SJAM assuming in the Park at Lions Wayside Park on the other bookstore owner Judy Wheeler of the Pleasanton to host block parties to strength- all other costs, including all liability. SJAM also side of Neal, and for Thursday night movies in Downtown Association and Melanie Sadek of en community spirit and police will provide staff needed to manage and operate the park during the summer months. Murphy’s Paw on Main Street, earlier praised the partnerships, as well as heighten the rink and was given the right to seek spon- The downtown park replaces an earlier site city’s plan to provide outdoor ice skating during crime and drug awareness. Any- sors for the temporary seasonal facility as well as that was considered for a portion of the Civic See SKATING on Page 7 one interested in hosting a Na- tional Night Out party should visit www.pleasantonpd.org to download an application by the July 28 deadline. Call Shannon Scherer led Revel-Whitaker at 931-5240. Longer parking hours double life, Starting Aug. 3, the city will extend the two-hour parking limit ex-friend says in the downtown district to three hours in order to encourage lon- Judge will determine ger visits. The action, approved whether evidence is by City Council in June, identified the district as Main Street from the sufficient to have trial railroad tracks to Bernal Avenue and all the side streets within BY JANET PELLETIER that area between First Street and In Las Vegas, he was Ernie Scher- Peters Avenue. The city and the er, a single guy in Sin City playing Pleasanton Downtown Associa- in the professional poker circuit tion will pay for the replacement and going on double dates at night of signs. For more information, clubs, a former friend of the ac- call the PDA at 484-2199. cused murderer testified in court this week. But that life was decid- Lark in the Park edly different than the one he was leading in Brea, Calif., where he A museum docent will lead par- was a married father of one. ticipants through Veteran’s Plaza, The lies kept piling up after 550 Peters Ave., from 10 a.m. to that, according to testimony given 1 p.m. July 25 as a part of the JEB BING this week in an Museum On Main’s Lark in the Former Councilwoman Kay Ayala stands with her supporters (from right) Allen Roberts and Greg O’Connor on steps Oakland court- Park program. The program al- of state Court of Appeal in San Francisco. Group’s legal team from Manatt, Phelps & Phillips are (from left) attorneys house by Bill lows residents to explore the his- Christopher LeGras, Camas Steinmetz and Benjamin Shatz. Kraus, who met tory of the local parks. Donations Ernest Scherer are accepted and will go toward III, 31, two and the museum’s Educational Schol- a half years ago. arship Fund, which they plan to Court rules in favor of Ayala, Kraus, a piano give $1,000 to a local high school player and mu- student. Photos and program sician at a night memberships will also be for sale. citizens’ group in Oak Grove dispute club inside the Ernie Scherer III For details, call 462-2766 or visit Paris Hotel and www.museumonmain.org. Group now can seek reversal of decision on development in southeast hills Casino in Las Vegas, said he be- friended Scherer after he brought A rolling good time BY JEB BING Ranch to the city of Pleasanton free of charge for dates to a few of his shows. Former City Councilwoman Kay Ayala and the citi- public parks and open space. Scherer, who appeared gaunt and Jim Fitzpatrick’s World Cham- zens’ group she organized have won their petition in For Ayala and her colleagues, the ruling is a major dressed in red jail clothes, is accused pion San Francisco Bay Bombers the State Court of Appeal that in effect gives them the victory in a long effort to stop the Oak Grove project. of two counts of murder for the of the American Roller Skating right to seek a reversal of a City Council decision that The City Council voted 4-1 in 2007 to approve Oak brutal beating deaths of his parents, Derby will return to Pleasanton approved the controversial Oak Grove 51-home de- Grove and then last year voted 3-2 not to join her in Ernest Scherer, Jr., 60, and Charlene at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, at velopment planned for Pleasanton’s southeast hills. appealing the Superior Court decision. Abendroth, 57, in their Castlewood the Alameda County Fairgrounds. The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel last The Court of Appeal also ruled against Roesch who home on March 7. He faces two spe- For information, visit www.arsd- week reversed a lower court ruling that favored the said Ayala and her group could not recover legal fees, cial circumstance clauses—multiple bombers.com. Oak Grove developers, Jennifer Lin and her brother with Thursday’s ruling possibly requiring the Lins to murder and murder for financial Frederic, by blocking the petitions Ayala and the citi- pay the full fees of all litigation involving the Oak gain—could give him the death pen- zens group had filed. The petitions, signed by more Grove case. alty. Authorities have said Scherer than the 3,700 registered voter requirement, were The Lins’ next procedural step could be to ask the stood to collect up to $1.5 million in Corrections blocked by Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch. He Court of Appeal and the same three justices who is- inheritance upon turning 30, which In the Readers Choice 2009 cover agreed with attorneys for the Lins that the citizens sued last week’s ruling to rehear the appeal. This re- he did three months after his parents’ story last week, it was reported group had failed to carry sufficient documents when quires the Lins to file a Petition for Rehearing within deaths. that the winner of Best Jewelry they asked registered voters to sign their petition. 15 days of Thursday’s decision. That decision would A few weeks before the killings, Store, Cardinal Jewelers, won the Although July 17’s ruling is not the final word on be made during discussions with their attorney An- Kraus testified that Scherer, who honor for the second consecutive Ayala’s effort to stop the hillside development, it does drew Sabey of the San Francisco law firm of Cox, played on the professional poker cir- year. However, the 2008 Readers appear likely to force a public referendum on the Castle & Nicholson, who represented the Lins in the cuit and has reported career earnings Choice Best Jewelry Store winner Lins’ plan, which also includes donating nearly 500 Court of Appeal. of $300,000, approached him about was Jewelers Gallery. acres of open space of land they own atop Kottinger See OAK GROVE on Page 8 See SCHERER on Page 8 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊU Page 5 NEWS Campaign has less than Alameda County Fair a month to meet wraps up with successful run Attendance increased a reported 20% from last year $2.8-million goal BY JANET PELLETIER The Alameda County Fair’s 2009 Fair facts I Love Pleasanton Schools fundraisers still optimistic slogan was “Come out and Play,” and visitors lived up to that credo Food consumption during the fair: BY EMILY WEST now,” she said. “I feel like some through the last day of the 17-day Corn dogs: 88,797 The Aug. 14 deadline is fast folks are sensing that if they’re fair, which was Sunday. approaching for the I Love Pleas- nowhere near the number, should This summer, more than in past Funnel cakes: 26,964 anton Schools fundraising cam- they even donate. We just re- years, the fair, which began July 1, Shaved ices: 13,613 paign, which seeks to raise $2.8 ally want them to understand that saw a dramatic increase in atten- million in order to save programs [donations] won’t sit in limbo [if dance. In the first five days alone, Turkey legs: 6,826 such as a 20 to 1 class-size ratio the goal isn’t reached].” more than 140,000 people came and elementary music. Denise Watkins, president through the turnstyles, according As of July 20, the group had and chairwoman of Pleasanton to fair spokeswoman April Mitch- the fair. raised $252,000 or about 10 per- Schools Educational Enrichment ell. And when final crowd counts “A variety of factors have con- cent of the goal. Debi Covello, (PSEE), the other foundation in- were tallied, the numbers showed tributed to this attendance includ- executive director of Pleasanton volved in the fundraising efforts, attendance up 20 percent from last ing great weather, extra days of Partnerships in Education (PPIE), said the “save the music” portion year, the highest recorded atten- horse racing, strong concert crowds isn’t feeling down. of the campaign is going well with dance in the last 20 years. and a weekend holiday for the “We’re energetic, enthusias- almost $75,000 earmarked for el- The fair was prosperous for Bay Fourth of July,” she said. “Addition- tic and still optimistic,” she said. ementary music programs. Area-based Butler Amusements, ally, fair officials really believe the “We’ve got a lot on the horizon— “Of course we would like the which supplied the carnival rides, $2 Tuesdays, Senior Free Wednes- all sorts of fundraising activities totals to be higher,” she said. “Peo- and recorded their highest ride gross days and Kids Free Fridays have and efforts. We have so many ple need to understand that any at this year’s fair. Some of that boost helped those affected by the down volunteers.” amount can really make an impact EMILY WEST could be attributed to the Balloon economy. Many people are looking Perhaps the biggest event and the schools need their sup- The fundraising thermometer out- Samba ride in the children’s area, for entertainment closer to home.” planned is a carnival downtown port.” side the school district offices shows which Butler purchased from Mi- Mitchell added that the extra from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 8 that will As new fundraising events are the group has reached about 10 per- chael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch. days of horse racing have been involve all the school sites, Cov- planned, e-newsletters and an- cent of its goals. “As a nonprofit organization viewed very favorably by the fair- ello added. nouncements are being sent by that receives no tax support, we goers as well as the owners, trainers Several parents have volun- PPIE, PSEE and by district spokes- are pleased to provide our many and jockeys. teered and planned various fund- woman Myla Grasso. Updates are do not foresee any need to ad- communities with local affordable “It’s nice to have a longer stay at raising efforts as well. also posted to visit www.ilove- just the budget downward at this edu-tainment,” said Rick Pickering, the same fairgrounds for the rac- “They amaze me,” Covello said. pleasantonschools.com. time, and we do not anticipate a CEO and general manager of the ing industry,” she said. “Everyone “[The ideas] are out-of-the-box. With the state appearing near- need for an additional round of Alameda County Agricultural Fair seems very happy to be at the Even kids are involved with lem- ing a finalized budget this week, layoffs in August,” Casey said in Association. “Recognizing this dif- Alameda County Fair and the at- onade stands and bake sales. A Superintendent John Casey said a statement. “The proposal does ficult economy, we are honored so tendance is a reflection of this.” garage sale raised over $700. A that prior to being approved by not include any change to Class many people chose to invest their Horse racing fans should stay local family did a dinner over the legislators, the recent budget is Size Reduction flexibility, so we family and friends at the fair this tuned. State fair officials are consid- weekend, with a band and a pro- similar to what was used by the plan to continue with class sizes summer.” ering adding a fall race meet in light fessional chef at the barbecue, and board to draft the district budget of 25:1 in K-3 and 9 (English and July 3 was the single highest of the recent Bay Meadows race track raised over $4,500.” in June. Without major changes in math).” attended day in the fair’s histo- closure, but nothing has been set in As for the lack of donations, the last step to adoption, the state Casey also noted, however, that ry, Mitchell said, with just under stone by the California Horse Racing Covello thought it had to do with budget would appear to not have with the state’s income in May and 50,000 fairgoers. Board, which approves and regulates people being in “summer vacation a significant impact on Pleasanton June being below projections, it is Mitchell said she believes a lot racing in the state. mode” and forgetting to donate. schools at this time. possible that Pleasanton schools of residents stayed home this sum- A complete list of competitive “Let’s assume the deadline is “We certainly won’t be seeing may face mid-year cuts again in mer to save money and as a result, entry winners will be posted on the tomorrow and make donations any additional money, but we also the upcoming school year. N partook in the local tradition that is fair’s website later this month. N Train hits worker at West Dublin/ -380%),4)2%$2-*%!1%-,%-&-30 Pleasanton 6/3)1)2%6%#32)4%-+%1~!4!)*!"*%&-0-0.-0!2% 1 BART station 0)#%1 %#%,2*7 %$3#%$ A construction worker propelled above BART tracks in a self-navi- gated bucket is recovering after he was struck last week by a BART (--1%&0-+%*%'!,2 )#2-0)!,1#-+.*%2%*7-32&)22%$),+-$%0, train traveling about 50 mph at the 2-.*),%&30,)1(),'1%'),7-302-30 new West Dublin/Pleasanton BART station that is under construction, a !2 ~ %2%014%,3% *%!1!,2-, BART spokesman said. Adrian Ibarra, a contract worker ,$#-,2),3%-,2- !,$ 2-(, 20%%2 with Contra Costa Electric, was taken to a hospital with significant injuries July 16. About 75 passen- gers were on the train when it hit *%!1% 2- the man, Johnson said. No one was 6%#32)4%)4),'-++-,,%2-0#!**%,!2 injured, but they were evacuated and then taken to the Dublin/Pleas- 2-0%/3%12!.-02&-*)-!,$ anton station, he said. Ibarra was reportedly hoisted )%52(%4)$%--,-305%"1)2%!2-++-,,%2 in a construction basket over the tracks. Johnson said BART officials are investigating the incident. —Bay City News Page 6ÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly NEWS ./2#!, 7EIGHT ,OSS #ENTER City Council approves new General Plan After Lose weight...and keep it off! Vote gives city environmentally-focused blueprint through 2025 buildout s ! 6ARIETY OF (EALTHY $IET 0ROGRAMS s 3TAFFED BY 0ROFESSIONAL $OCTORS .URSES BY JEB BING tion of Hacienda Business Park pleted at buildout. Whether the cap s ,UNCH %VENING 3ATURDAY The City Council Tuesday night for mixed use, which would allow stays or goes, city officials said this !PPOINTMENT !VAILABLE unanimously approved a new more residential housing in the new General Plan is capable of han- s .ON -EDICATION 0ROGRAMS !VAILABLE Before General Plan that will serve as s ,ATEST &$! !PPROVED -EDICATIONS Shauntrell lost weight on our city’s primary business district. dling any future unplanned develop- program and you can too! the blueprint for continued and Although councilmembers spent ment through growth management future development of Pleasanton more than two hours discussing the restraints and other measures that through the city’s projected resi- draft General Plan and tweaking the city also has in place. Also Offering Botox® / dential buildout of 2025. the language in the multi-page doc- The rapid pace of development Restylane® Treatments Although the comprehensive doc- ument, it was once again the pro- under way when the last General ument was approved in a 5-0 vote, a posal to extend Stoneridge Drive to Plan was considered has given way Dr. David Melamed, MD portion of it dealing with the exten- El Charro Road that produced the to almost no new developments Dermatologist sion of Stoneridge Drive and Staples Unretouched clinical photo taken most rancor. today with fewer than 2,000 resi- 925-846-5614 while frowning before and 14 days Ranch was bifurcated to allow for Councilman Matt Sullivan said he dential units to complete under the after treatment with Botox® Cosmetic ongoing review as lawsuits affecting assured his constituents in the Mohr- housing cap. This pull-back from ® that project proceed in the Alameda Martin neighborhood who would a builders’ frenzy to the slower NEW Botox Service County Superior Court. In effect, be most affected by the extension pace of 2009 affects every part of FOR UNDERARM PERSPIRATION PROBLEMS that action amended the new Gen- that the new roadway would not Pleasanton, from school enrollment eral Plan as soon as it was approved. be built until other Tri-Valley cities to traffic to infrastructure such as Even so, the final approval was $75 OFF made similar improvements to their sewer and water capacity. ® a major accomplishment for hun- arterial streets first and that an action That’s why officials said the new Botox Treatment dreds of individuals who served on plan with funding to widen State plan has taken much longer, with plus Free Consultation to new clients only Not valid with other offers. committees, commissions and even Route 84 between interstates 680 city planners carefully writing the the City Councils elected over the and 580 were in place. He said the plan based on discussions with seven-year deliberation process to General Plan fails to include any of the school district, neighborhoods, FREE CONSULTATION Pleasanton San Ramon produce the new plan, which now these requirements. downtown merchants, Stoneridge New clients only 374 St. Mary St. 2701 Crow Canyon Blvd. supersedes the 1996 General Plan. “I went out to the community Shopping Center, Hacienda Busi- 925 846-5614 925 837-6400 Major changes, as outlined Tues- and convinced people who were ness Park, the Chamber of Com- day, include new guidelines and very skeptical that we would keep merce and the changing times. The restrictions in the areas of climate these requirements in the plan, Planning Commission and City Thousands of referring families change, green building, energy and that at the end of the day we would Council, separately and in joint water conservation, air quality and have these checks and balances,” workshops, held discussion meet- love our complete care in other key environmental issues that Sullivan said. “That was the basis ings with these civic groups to ONE GREAT LOCATION. weren’t even thought of when the of my agreement when I voted to make sure this new General Plan 1996 plan was enacted. keep the Stoneridge extension in put the right finishing touches on Still in the new plan is a 29,000- the General Plan.” completing the city of Pleasanton. LIFE unit housing cap on residential units, “I made that personal commit- What distinguishes this new Gen- a restriction that both an affordable ment to people, which I want to eral Plan from the previous one is CHANGING housing coalition and State Attorney honor,” he added. “This council that, first, it contains a vision state- 28 Years of Creating Healthy Smiles General Jerry Brown are contesting also made that commitment which ment that clearly articulates the fu- SMILES in court. Their argument is that the it isn’t honoring.” ture roadmap for the city. The vision $200 OFF cap prevents Pleasanton from fully Councilwoman Cindy McGovern, statement was especially useful in any future s 5NIQUE 3TATE OF THE !RT Facility utilizing available land for low-to- who has long objected to extend- guiding the development of the Gen- procedures in our offi ce s &RIENDLY 0ROFESSIONAL 3TAFF medium income and so-called work- ing Stoneridge Drive, also called for eral Plan over the last several years. (After new patient exam with force housing which the state and the considering the extension separately It speaks to the high quality of life complete x-rays. Call for details. Association of Bay Area Governments from the General Plan until the law- in Pleasanton, the city’s diversified Expires one year after fi rst visit.) s &AMILY $ENTAL 3ERVICES insist should be greater than 29,000. suit and a new environmental impact economic base and its commitment The City Council has instructed City study on its effects on local neighbor- to sustainability for the future. Oral Sedation Certifi ed s #OSMETIC 3URGERY Dentistry. Creating a Attorney Michael Roush to defend hoods can be completed. This sustainability theme is woven Now calm, safe, welcoming s )MPLANTOLOGY Accepting the housing cap on the grounds The bound General Plan docu- throughout the plan, not only in its experience! New Patients that the measure was approved over- ment of text, color photos, maps, emphasis on environmental issues s /RTHODONTICS whelmingly in 1996 by Pleasanton sketches, charts and lists will be and safeguards, but also on the city’s voters. To change it would require the guiding rulebook for the final long-term fiscal sustainability. AMADOR DENTAL & ORTHODONTIC another public vote authorizing the buildout of Pleasanton in the year The new plan also places more COMPLETE COSMETIC, FAMILY change or a judicial ruling. 2025. A key component, however, is emphasis than before on mixed use AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY IN ONE GREAT OFFICE Anticipating a requirement to the continued inclusion of the voter- housing, both high density condos add more housing, the council mandated housing cap of 29,000 and apartments and more afford- CRAIG C SJOBERG BS DDS agreed to also rezone a large por- units which are expected to be com- able housing units. N & ASSOCIATES 925.484.4406 5000 Pleasanton Ave Suite 110 Pleasanton “There’s an inherent conflict of voted to allow the downtown out- www.AmadorDental.com SKATING interest here,” Sullivan said. “At the door skating rink called it good for Continued from Page 5 same time we’re negotiating this ice Pleasanton residents and downtown the busy holiday shopping season. rink downtown, which we want businesses, especially at a time when They said the 20,000-30,000 skaters very much for our businesses, we restaurants and stores are feeling the and their families who are projected are also negotiating an agreement effects of a slow economy. to use the rink would help boost for Staples Ranch. I can’t keep them Fialho said the nearest holiday business at downtown restaurants, separate and this could, and proba- season outdoor rinks are in Walnut shops and services. bly will have a mitigating impact.” Creek, which attracts as many as “We’re committed to making this “While there are a lot of people 40,000 skaters and their families work,” Sadek said. “As a business who support it (the Staples Ranch ice each year, and in San Francisco and owner and mother, I believe that rink), there are a lot of people who San Jose. bringing the Sharks rink to down- do not want the Shark rink built on As proposed, the rink would open town Pleasanton will be fantastic.” Staples and are very concerned about in mid-November and stay open The agreement with SJAM to oper- it. If we (the city) want to put this through early January, with skating We Are Committed To: ate a downtown rink was previously facility downtown on our own, I’d be available from noon to 10 p.m. week- Exceptional Customer Service approved by the City Council in willing to talk about it.” days, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, a 4-1 vote Tuesday with Council- Although plans for an auto mall and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays. (IGHEST 1UALITY 0RODUCTS s 'REAT 3ELECTION man Matt Sullivan dissenting. He and senior care center have been The city will pay an estimated 925.462.1207 said that the proposed name of the approved for Staples Ranch, SJAM $20,000 in up-front costs for ad- rink—Sharks Holiday Ice—could and the city are still negotiating a ditional electrical power, water and Showroom and Factory located at sway public opinion when the firm’s ground lease for the Shark subsid- voice/data lines, including tempo- 4225 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94566 proposed two-story, four-rink ice iary’s plan for the ice arena. rary signage, to be reimbursed by www.window-ology.com arena on Staples Ranch comes before Mayor Jennifer Hosterman and ticket sales and sponsorships ar- Contractor’s License #904282 the council for approval. the three other councilmembers who ranged by SJAM. N Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊU Page 7 NEWS SCHERER good is that “she was a good Mormon and was OAK GROVE more court litigation to decide that argu- Continued from Page 5 very much against his gambling.” Continued from Page 5 ment. Bob Golick, a casino host and proposition The Lin family has owned the Oak buying a gun for him. He said he told him some player at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles Next, the Lins’ lawyers also could ask Grove property since 1977. The site was poker players he knew had been robbed and he County, testified Monday that Scherer, was a the California Supreme Court to review zoned for residential development of up to wanted the weapon for protection, adding that regular at the card club. Three weeks after the the Court of Appeal’s decision, which 98 homes in 1991, and designated again unlike California, Nevada has no waiting period. killings, Golick said he asked him for $10,000, would require them to file a Petition for for residential development when the City But after a trip with Scherer to a gun shop an saying he needed to pay for his parents’ funer- Review with 40 days of the appellate Council approved the city’s Urban Growth hour outside of Las Vegas, he became wary of als. Because fellow poker players typically lent court’s decision. Unlike lower courts, the Boundary ordinance in 1996. The city’s the legality and told Scherer he couldn’t do it. money informally, Golick said he didn’t read Supreme Court has the discretion of de- 1996 General Plan, which is still in effect, Kraus said he spoke to Scherer March 14, into Scherer’s request, and, after rallying up ciding if it will hear the request. and its voter-approved 29,000-unit hous- 2008, the day the bodies of Scherer Jr. and $5,000 from other players and contributing If the Lins do nothing, it is expected ing cap also allow for up to 98 homes on Abendroth were found, who told him calmly $5,000 of his own money, handed Scherer two that Roesch or another Superior Court the property. N “there was a robbery at my parents’ house and pink poker chips worth the $10,000. After judge will direct the Alameda County they were murdered.” that meeting, Golick testified that he didn’t see Registrar to proceed with certifying the “If it was me, I’d be crushed and he seemed or hear from Scherer again until this week in Ayala group’s petitions and send them to so well put-together,” Kraus said. court. Pleasanton city clerk Karen Diaz for action Kraus’s testimony is part of a preliminary Alameda County Sheriff’s deputy Rafael Alva- by the City Council. TAKE US ALONG hearing that began last week. Judge Jef- rez testified Tuesday that the store manager for a At that time the council can decide to frey Horner will determine whether there is tire shop in Brea produced receipts showing the reverse its vote to approve Oak Grove or enough evidence for Scherer to stand trial. defendant purchased four new tires for his red to send the question to voters in a ref- Other witnesses called by the prosecution convertible Chevy Camaro on March 9, 2008. erendum. With built-in delays for these have included detectives, a sheriff’s deputy, an The country club’s security cameras cap- various actions to be considered and take auto dealership worker proficient in Chevrolet tured footage of a similar vehicle, alleged to be place, it’s likely that a public vote on an Camaros, a casino host who used to play poker Scherer III’s, entering and exiting the area the Oak Grove referendum would come in with Scherer and Scherer’s grandfather, Ernest night of the killings. 2010 at the earliest and possibly not until Scherer Sr. Casey McCarthy, who works at a Lodi Chev- the state primary elections in June. Scherer Sr., whose testimony last week was rolet dealership and belongs to an area Camaro Even if voters eventually defeat an anti- taped in case he doesn’t live long enough to tes- car club, testified Tuesday as the prosecution’s Oak Grove referendum, there’s now the tify at a trial, said his grandson was upset that his expert witness that the vehicle seen on the video question as to how Pleasanton’s recently- father initially hadn’t helped him buy a house. was a red convertible Camaro between the years approved Measures PP and QQ would The 93-year-old said his grandson “felt 1998 and 2002 and had after-market parts. In an apply to the project. Those measures, there was favoritism” because the poker play- affadavit, sheriff’s investigators have said a 2001 especially PP which was also advanced by er’s father had helped his sister buy a house. red convertible Camaro was registered to Scherer Ayala and a citizens’ group and received However, Scherer Sr. said his son, Ernest III. a majority of the votes cast, place severe Scherer Jr., eventually helped his grandson Other evidence authorities say they have limits on hillside developments, such as buy a house in Brea in Orange County. is detailed in searches executed on Scherer’s Oak Grove. Scherer Sr. described his grandson’s relation- computer. Alameda County Sheriff’s Detec- Whether Oak Grove, which was pro- ship with his mother as “not very good” and his tive Kyle Ritter testified Monday that searches posed and approved by the council before grandson “did not show any love or affection for included countries that don’t extradite, fake Measures PP and QQ were passed, skirts her.” passports, auto detailing, the Hells Angels the new rules by being “grandfathered” Which way to the beach? Dash and Scherer Sr. said the reason the relationship biker group and Hans Reiser’s murder trial. in as a project allowed beforehand hasn’t Olivienne Kamriani Beard, 4 and 2, took the between his grandson and his mother wasn’t Bay City News contributed to this story. been decided. Indeed, it could require paper to the beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. St. Philip Lutheran School We’re #1! 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(OPYARD s 0LEASANTON Caring for the Tri-Valley Since 1975 6ALLEY%YE#ARE#ENTERCOM Page 8ÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Opinion to the generosity of many Pleasanton residents and the volunteer efforts LETTERS THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Pleasanton of many, many parents and commu- EDITORIAL California fiscal nity members. Quite frankly, I am Weekly disappointed that we haven’t raised emergency more. A total of 10,995 Pleasanton City, school district OK for now PRESIDENT Dear Editor, residents voted in favor of Measure Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 Gee, according to the DMV G, and were willing to pay $233 per as state seeks deficit relief PUBLISHER website, they are closed a couple household to support our schools. Pleasanton taxpayers and school district and municipal Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 extra days due to the state’s “fiscal If you voted “yes” on Measure G, emergency.” employees can feel a bit relieved by the apparent state EDITORIAL we need your support now more When we the residents of Califor- than ever. We only have four more budget settlement by the legislature and Gov. Arnold Editor Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 nia overspend—spend more than weeks to raise over $2 million dol- Schwarzenegger. As bad as the state budget deficit is—$26 we make—it’s called irresponsibility. lars. Please consider donating to billion at last report—the proposed cuts in education and Managing Editor When our puffed up state em- either PPIE (to save CSR, counselors Janet Pelletier, Ext. 111 ployees overspend, they call it an and reading specialists) or PSEE (to the multi-million-dollar takeaways in gasoline sales taxes Features Editor emergency. And the reason is so save elementary band and strings) as and property taxes planned by Sacramento to address the Emily West, Ext. 121 that they care scare you, taxpayer, soon as possible. state’s shortfall have been previously planned by our two Contributors into coughing up the solution to Cathy Ritter local government agencies. Hillary Bessiere their overspending. School Superintendent John Casey, in an email to district Dennis Miller Californians, how much extra Jerri Pantages Long Special section listing employees Wednesday, said the district does not foresee any Joe Ramirez money do you have lying around to donate to Sacramento so they major bills needed? need to adjust the 2009-10 budget downward from the $9.7 ART & PRODUCTION don’t have to be bothered by the Dear Editor, million in budget cuts made last month nor does he antici- Art Director recession that the rest of us are suf- I agree with Glorian Crosslin’s Rick Nobles, Ext. 117 pate a need for an additional round of layoffs next month, fering from? I sure don’t have extra question regarding asking the Pleas- as once was considered possible. Financial analysts at the Designers money for more taxes. Do you? anton Weekly to report how our Lili Cao, Ext. 120 Douglas Kendall U.S. House of Representative Jerry district who monitored Sacramento’s continually changing Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 proposals made a correct assumption on how much the Eileen Lubow, Ext. 114 McNerney votes on the bills now Manuel Valenzuela, Ext. 120 Fourth of July before Congress. (“Where’s news on Pleasanton district would have to sacrifice, and those mea- McNerney’s vote for Cap and Trade ADVERTISING sures have now been handled. Let us note, however, that celebration a success bill?” Letters, July 17, Page 9.) Advertising Sales Manager there’s yet to be a firm agreement by the state’s lawmakers Esmeralda Escovedo-Flores, Dear Editor, When Mr. McNerney supports where complex and serious reductions for schools, colleges, Ext. 123 The Fourth of July celebration bills that will drastically raise at Lions Wayside Park was a huge our electric and gas bill, and health care and public assistance could still be deal breakers, Account Executives Paul Crawford, Ext. 113 success. others that will drastically raise but the biggest conflict by legislators—prison budget reduc- Karen Klein, Ext. 122 Among the estimated 1,000 income tax rates for everyone in tions and the release of some prisoners—may have been people in the audience were an 11- our country, we need to have it Real Estate Sales successfully brokered among Democrats and Republicans. Nancy Taresh, Ext. 110 day-old infant and a World War II reported to us. Every vote Mr. veteran, plus all ages in between. McNerney casts needs to be made So while administrators, teachers and other personnel Ad Services Besides local residents, our guests public through the media we read who survived the layoffs can look forward to returning to Sandy Lee, Ext. 116 Trina Cannon, Ext. 130 included visitors from Mexico and daily or weekly. their jobs and classrooms next month, the state budget re- Denmark. The Pleasanton Commu- Perhaps the Pleasanton Weekly BUSINESS spite won’t last long. Casey warns that when the numbers nity Concert Band, sponsored by will begin a special section listing are firmed up, additional state cuts could be made mid-year, Business Associate ACCUSPLIT as part of the Pleasan- all the major bills being discussed Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 ton Downtown Association’s popu- in Congress along with a short playing havoc with ongoing school activities late this year Circulation Director lar Concerts in the Park series, gave synopsis, both pro and con. I or in January. State income in May and June, Casey noted Bob Lampkin, Ext. 141 us a wonderful patriotic concert. would love to see in print how in his email, was below projections and this has yet to be Front Office Coodinator Audience members waved Ameri- each of our legislators plan to factored into the settlement under consideration. There’s Kathleen Martin, Ext. 0 can flags in time to the music. vote. This information is available nothing on the economic horizon that indicates when rev- HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY The flags, plus 700 hot dogs, were to each of us if we make the right Phone: (925) 600-0840 courtesy of the Lions Club. Event phone calls to our legislators’ of- enues will start increasing, which means the coming year Fax: (925) 600-9559 sponsor this year was Heritage fices. Most of us don’t do that. I’m will continue to be a challenge for the Pleasanton district. Editorial e-mail: Bank of Commerce. sure it would be easy for the Pleas- Across First Street, the city of Pleasanton is bracing for an [email protected] Special thanks to members of anton Weekly to do it for all of us $8-million grab of local gas tax and property tax revenue by [email protected] Boy Scout Troop #908, under the and make us all aware of exactly the governor. Of that, the state is expected to take Pleasanton’s Display Sales e-mail: leadership of Kerman Deboo, for what’s happening to our future [email protected] their help with setting up canopies, and our children’s future. $1.8 million in gasoline sales taxes, money that Pleasanton Classifieds Sales e-mail: folding chairs, and decorations (and Janis O’Rourke uses for street maintenance and improvement. The crumbling [email protected] cleaning everything up afterwards). asphalt on Santa Rita Road between Mohr and Valley avenues, Circulation e-mail: circulation@ We look forward to “Celebrating Strange how luxury car scheduled for replacement next month, may be the first PleasantonWeekly.com Freedom and its Evolution since victim of a sudden halt in roadway spending. Schwarzeneg- the Revolution” in 2010. blinkers don’t work Jerri Long Dear Editor, ger is also proposing to take 8 percent of local property tax The Pleasanton Weekly is published revenues over the next two years, which for Pleasanton will every Friday by Embarcadero Publishing I’ve noticed that the turning Co., 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Pleas- Where are all the signals on many Mercedes, BMWs, amount to $5 million this fiscal year and another $1 million anton, CA 94566; (925) 600-0840. Lexus and other luxury cars do Measure G supporters? in 2010-11. Advance fiscal planning already salted money Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, not work? away to pay for these possible state takeaways, with the city USPS 020407. Dear Editor, Every time I am behind one when moving $3 million earlier this year out of its capital improve- The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed upon We are only four weeks away they make a turn or change lanes, request to homes and apartments in from the deadline of Aug. 14 to I notice the signals never work. I ment reserve to a special recession reserve that now totals $10 Pleasanton. Community support of raise $2.8 million to save four can’t believe there are quality con- million. Another reserve holds an additional $5 million, with the Pleasanton Weekly is welcomed critical programs in the Pleas- trol issues on such expensive cars and encouraged through memberships both funds providing enough to provide Schwarzenegger at levels of $5, $8 or $10 per month anton school district: class size with something as simple as turning with the takeaway dollars he wants. through automatic credit card charges. reduction, elementary band and signals. There is a tremendous op- Other cities and school districts that failed to plan ahead, Print subscriptions for businesses or strings, counselors and reading portunity for a turning signal repair residents of other communities are specialists. shop in the Tri-Valley area. or could not afford to, will face severe budget shortfalls. $60 per year or $100 for two years. Go We have raised $252,000 thanks Peter Kotsinadelis While Pleasanton, for instance, commits all gas tax rev- to www.PleasantonWeekly.com to sign up and for more information. enues for street maintenance programs, many cities long POSTMASTER: Send address changes ago started using it to pay the cost of entire street depart- to Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., Code of ethics ments and related engineers. Although the state is required Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566. to pay back property tax monies it takes within 10 years at © 2009 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. The Pleasanton Weekly seeks to adhere to the highest level of ethical All rights reserved. Reproduction with- standards in journalism, including the Code of Ethics adopted Sept. 21, 7 percent interest, there’s no requirement to pay back gas out permission is strictly prohibited. 1996, by the Society of Professional Journalists. To review the text of the tax and redevelopment funds. N Code, please visit our web site at www.PleasantonWeekly.com Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊU Page 9 GRAHAM-HITCH MORTUARY Transitions Dignified Care WEDDINGS ● ENGAGEMENTS ● OBITUARIES ● BIRTHS HeroCare® a new, non-profit organization serving local & Compassionate Service heroes including active and retired members including: Since 1891 * Military * Law Enforcement fighter squadron in Oregon as the OBITUARIES non-commissioned operations of- * Fire Protection * Educational System ficer. Encouraged and mentored by * Government * Medical System a Hungarian professor, he applied Rae Borriello and was accepted for a doctorate degree at the University of Vienna If you are a member of one of these groups, Rae Borriello died June 30 at the in Austria. He graduated in 1956. you are eligible for the following discounted age of 95. 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Drug/alcohol violations ■ 8:51 p.m. in the 6100 block of West WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES July 11 Las Positas Boulevard; shoplifting ■ 1:24 a.m. at the intersection of Bernal Avenue and Foothill Drive; DUI Vandalism Drug/alcohol violations ■ 6:29 a.m. in the 2200 block of ■ 5:40 p.m. in the 5800 block of ■ 12:26 p.m. in the 600 block of Parkside Drive; public drunkenness The August 4, 2009 City Council meeting has been Junipero Street Goldcrest Circle; public drunkenness Public drunkenness ■ 11:11 p.m. in the 1800 block of July 17 cancelled. The next regular scheduled meeting will Valley Avenue; DUI ■ 3:39 a.m. at the intersection of East Theft be held on August 18, 2009. Ruby Hill Drive and Vantini Way July 15 ■ 9:25 a.m. in the 5900 block of Battery Theft Stoneridge Mall Road; grand theft ■ 2:31 a.m. in the 6400 block of ■ 1:02 a.m. in the 5000 block of ■ 12:17 p.m. in the 20 block of Cali Trails Ad Hoc Committee Owens Drive Court; identity theft Hopyard Road; identity theft Monday, July 27, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. July 12 ■ 1:38 p.m. in the 5600 block of ■ 2:22 p.m. in the 1300 block of Sunol Boulevard; grand theft Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft, Council Chamber Conference Room, 200 Old Stolen vehicle shoplifting ■ 4:29 p.m. in the 7400 block of Bernal Avenue ■ 11:02 p.m. at the intersection of Muirwood Drive; identity theft ■ 2: 22 p.m. in the 1400 block of Rose Avenue and Augustine Street Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft Burglary Burglary Drug/alcohol violations UÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ*i`iÃÌÀ>Ê>`Ê VÞViÊ >ÃÌiÀÊ*> ■ 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of ■ 3:24 a.m. in the 3300 block of Cotton Mill and Whispering Oaks ■ 8:41 a.m. in the 5500 block of West Marsh Hawk Court ways; vehicular Las Positas Boulevard; non-narcotic ■ 5:38 a.m. in the 3500 block of controlled substance possession ■ 10:43 a.m. in the 3000 block of ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Santa Rita Road Hopyard Road ■ 6:04 p.m. at the intersection of California Avenue and Stanley ■ 8:54 p.m. in the 4200 block of Vandalism AND PUBLIC COMMENT IS WELCOME Cabernet Court Boulevard; DUI ■ 1:35 p.m. at the intersection of Battery Vandalism Santa Rita Road and Navajo Court The above represents a sampling of upcoming meeting items. ■ 9:37 a.m. in the 3900 block of ■ 9:25 a.m. in the 3100 block of For complete information, please visit Redwood Court July 16 Thistledown Court; exhibiting a dead- ly weapon www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/calendar DUI Grand theft ■ 12:48 a.m. in the 500 block of Main Street ■ 2:25 a.m. at the intersection of Hopyard Road and Owens Drive YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR Public drunkenness SHOULD BE MORE THAN JUST ■ 2:28 a.m. in the 3800 block of Vineyard Avenue A NAME ON A STATEMENT… ■ 2:38 a.m. at the intersection of Mohr Avenue and Woodthrush Court ■ 6:37 a.m. in the 800 block of Rose Your Financial Advisor should be a trusted resource Avenue for you and your family… Marijuana possession s 2ETIREMENT 0LANNING ■ 2:38 p.m. in the 3700 block of Old Santa Rita Road s 0ORTFOLIO -ANAGEMENT July 13 s K)2! 2OLLOVERS Theft s )NDIVIDUALIZED 0ROACTIVE 3ERVICE ■ 8:34 a.m. in the 5300 block of Case s !ND MUCH MORE Avenue; grand theft ■ 12:47 p.m. in the 5900 block of )F YOU ARE LOOKING FOR Gibraltar Drive; grand theft a firm you can rely on to ■ 2:18 p.m. in the 4300 block of HELP YOU NAVIGATE YOUR Fairlands Drive; identity theft lNANCIAL FUTURE PLEASE CALL ■ 3:50 p.m. in the 5500 block of Springhouse Drive; identity theft Tom Powers, CFP® ■ 8:11 p.m. in the 1500 block of Stonerige Mall Road; petty theft 925.275.1000 ■ 8:35 p.m. in the 8300 block of Regency Drive tpowers@calfinad.com Public drunkenness www.calfinad.com ■ 7:39 a.m. at the intersection of Stoneridge Drive and the I-680 north- bound offramp 2303 Camino Ramon, Suite 250 July 14 San Ramon, CA 94583 Maloon, Powers, Pitre & Higgins, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Theft Maloon, Powers, Pitre & Higgins, LLC Securities offered through Financial Telesis Inc (Member FINRA/SIPC) CA Ins License 0766085 ■ 8:10 p.m. in the 1600 block of Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊU Page 11 Calendar WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY ● POST CALENDAR ITEMS AT WWW.PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM Limited class supplies available. Fees LA VENTANA TO PERFORM The next CELEBRATE THE DOG DAYS OF Aug. 1-Sept. 5, at Centerpointe Book Clubs are $12 for drop-in or $10 for pre- Concert in the Park will feature the SUMMER The First Wednesday Community Room, 3410 paid series. Inquire about seniors or Latin rock and soul and salsa band, Street Party for the month of Cornerstone Court. Each session GREAT BOOKS OF PLEASANTON The students rates. Call 200-4060. La Ventana, from 7-8:30 p.m., August will celebrate the Dog includes fifteen to twenty minutes Great Books of Pleasanton book Friday, July 24, at Wayside Park, at Days of Summer from 6-9 p.m., of teaching followed by group dis- club meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth the corner of First and Neal streets. Wednesday, Aug. 5, on Main Street cussion questions. Cost is $20 for Monday monthly at Towne Center Clubs The next concert will feature The in downtown Pleasanton. Visit all six sessions, including a 96 page Books, 555 Main St. Call Sadie at Houserockers on Friday, July 31. www.pleasantondowntown.net. book and childcare. Call 846-4436. ROTARY CLUB OF PLEASANTON The 846-1658. Visit www.pleasantondowntown. Rotary Club of Pleasanton since LARK IN THE PARK Museum on TESLA VINTNERS WINE AND SALMON net. 1965 has been a leader in the com- Main presents “Lark in the Park” PAIRING The winery will host a Class munity in helping make Pleasanton led by a museum docent from 10 wine and salmon pairing event a great place to live. They meet a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, July 25, at from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, July 25, for a luncheon meeting from Events Veteran’s Plaza Park, 550 Peters at Tesla Vintners, 5143 Tesla Rd., Reunions 12:15-1:30 p.m., every Thursday, ADULT SUMMER READING GAME Ave. Donations will be appreciated. Livermore. Cost is $5. Salmon will AMADOR VALLEY CLASS OF 1979 at Hap’s Restaurant, 122 W. Neal Alameda County Libraries are host- Call 462-2766. be available for purchase. Call 606- The Class of 1979 from Amador St., Pleasanton. Cost for lunch is ing the Adult Summer Reading PETCO NATIONAL CHIHUAHUA 9463. $17. For information, visit www. Game from June 15-Aug. 15. This Valley is hosting its 30-year reunion RACES 2009 The fifth annual Petco PleasantonRotary.org. year’s theme is “Books Around the from 6-11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, National Chihuahua races are com- Bay.” To participate, fill out an at Palm Pavilion at the Alameda ing at 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, at Exhibits entry form for each book you read County Fairgrounds. Cost is $50 Petco, 2005 Crow Canyon Place, “IMAGINATION EXPRESSED 2009” and drop it in the entry box at the per person or $100 per couple. Concerts San Ramon. This event is free, but The Pleasanton Art League show, library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Each For information, e-mail Bonnie 17TH ANNUAL OPERA IN THE registration is required; visit www. “Imagination Expressed 2009,” library will draw one entry per week Shamblin at sbshamblin@comcast. VINEYARD BENEFIT PERFORMANCE petco.com/races. runs from July 31 through Sept. for a prize. Call 931-3400 or visit net or visit www.amador79.org. Opera in the Vineyard will feature 13 at the Museum On Main, 603 www.aclibrary.org. SCHMOOZE-A-PALOOZA Schmooze- ARROYO’S CLASS OF ‘64 REUNION singers performing their favor- Main St. A reception is from 2 to A-Palooza is for business people ite arias and musicals from 5-8 ART IN CARNEGIE PARK Livermore 4 p.m., Aug. 2. Refreshments will San Lorenzo’s Arroyo High School, and includes networking, business p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2, at Retzlaff Art Association is holding Art in be served. Museum hours are 11 Class of ‘64, will celebrate its education and some stand-up Vineyard, 1356 S. Livermore Ave., Carnegie Park, from 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through 45th Class Reunion at 6:30 p.m., comedy. It takes place from 5:30 to Livermore. Tickets are $30 in p.m. Aug. 1 at 2155 Third St. Local Saturday, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Radisson 8 p.m. July 27 at Bunjo’s Comedy advance; $35 at the door; bring artists will display arts and crafts Hotel, 6680 Regional St., Dublin. Club, 6513 Regional St., Dublin. EMERALD CITIES: ARTS OF SIAM AND a picnic dinner. A silent auction for sale and provide art demonstra- Cost is $75 per person and res- Cost is $10 and includes light BURMA Enjoy a free sneak preview and a raffle will raise funds for tions. There will also be live music, ervations are due by Aug. 1. Call appetizers. Call 264-4413 or visit of the Emerald Cities exhibit com- Livermore Valley Opera’s Cavalleria local wines and food. Call 449- Barbara (Poole) Wilson at (949) www.schmooze-a-palooza.com. ing to the San Francisco Asian Art Rusticana and Pagliacci product. 9927 or visit www.livermoreartas- 584-0662. Museum at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. Call 449-4062 or visit www.retzlaff- sociation.org. SUPER SIZZLING SUNDAYS The FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL 30 YEAR 9, at the Pleasanton Public Library, winery.com. American Cancer Society Discovery CLASS REUNION BREAKFAST WITH CARMINE GALLO 400 Old Bernal Ave. An Asian Art The Class of 1979 Shop, 1987 A Santa Rita Road, is CELTIC WORLD MUSIC Celtic World Carmine Gallo is a communications Museum docent will show slides of from Foothill High School will having special savings every Sunday Music duo Chris Waltz and Lee skills coach, author of three books the upcoming exhibit. This event host its 30 year class reunion on through August, featuring $2 racks White will perform at the Unitarian and writes the weekly leadership is free. Saturday, Nov. 7. For information, of clothing and $1 tables of knick- Universalist Church, 1893 N. and communications column for visit www.foothill79.com. knacks and other surprises. The Vasco Road, in Livermore at 3 Businessweek.com. He will share shop is open from 12 to 5 p.m. p.m. Aug. 2. Parking is free, and his experience working with the Sundays. Film Classes admission is by donation at the communication masters and share “DAMAGED CARE” STARRING LAURA door. Refreshments will be served. insight from his newest book, “The TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT Do you feel BASIC YOGA CLASS DERN An award-winning dramatiza- Beth Fox The group is has an eclectic blend Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs,” snowed under and maxed out? tion of the true story of Dr. Linda instructs this yoga class that meets of original, traditional and con- from 7:30 to 9 a.m. July 28 at the In this 6-session, DVD aided cur- Peeno, an HMO physician who from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays temporary Celtic, Folk, Spanish- Pleasanton Marriott, 11950 Dublin riculum, Andy Stanley will help brought them before congress for at Lynnewood United Methodist Sephardic, Flamenco, Klezmer, and Canyon Road. Tickets $24 for participants strike a balance by depriving patients from necessary Church, 4444 Black Ave. No pre- Gypsy music with vocals in a variety members or $35 for non-members. showing how to do less, not more procedures, will be shown at 7 vious yoga experience necessary. of languages. Call 846-5858. from 7-8:30 p.m., every Saturday, p.m. Aug. 1 at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Downtown Pleasanton’s PLEASANTON ORTHODONTICS WEDNESDAY Marzie Karkhanechi D.D.S. NIGHTLIVE Specializing in Othodontics for children, adolescents, and adults. Come downtown every Wednesday evening! Enjoy LIVE music & special deals throughout downtown. Beautiful Smiles Grand Opening Start Here... Special 25% OFF Your Treatment Expires 09/30/09 925-846-2222 4466 Black Ave. Suite B Pleasanton, CA 94566 www.pleasanton-orthodontics.com Conventional braces, clear ceramic braces, Invisalign Visit www.pleasantondowntown.net for participating businesses and offers. Free Consultation 0% Interest Sponsored by In House Financing Page 12ÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly CALENDAR Village Pkwy., Dublin. This is open insurance. There is a fee for some at 2 p.m. Aug. 2. Come hear this Tuesday. Riders should be in good This group is to support family to the public. A $3 donation is sug- immunizations. Call 462-1755. Axis sleek, silver-toned cowboy outfit fitness, have a well-adjusted, safe members as they experience the gested. Pleasanton Clinic, 4361 Railroad play rustic and new western music. mountain bike and general knowl- many emotions involved in sup- Avenue, Pleasanton. (925) 462- Call931-3411. edge of bike handling skills. Bring porting, caring for and loving the 1755. water, a snack, spare tube and frail elders in their family. It meets Fundraisers pump. Call 485-3218. at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Eden Villa Assisted 12TH ANNUAL POOCH PARADE On Stage SF BAY BOMBERS Jim Fitzpatrick’s Living, 4115 Mohr Ave. Call 872- This event runs in conjunction Kids & Teens SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK San World Champion San Francisco 8721. with the First Wednesday Street GOLDRUSH DANCERS The country Francisco Shakespeare Festival Bay Bombers of the American Party on Aug. 5, sponsored by the dance team Goldrush will perform presents “A Comedy of Errors” at Roller Skating Derby will return to FIBROMYALGIS “PLUS” This group Pleasanton Downtown Association. at 2 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Pleasanton 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Pleasanton at 8 p.m., Saturday, meets from 6:30-8 p.m., on the All proceeds benefit the Tri Valley Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., July 18-19, July 25-26 and Aug. 1-2, Aug. 1, at the Alameda County first Thursday of every month, at Guide Dog Puppy Raisers. The as a part of the summer reading at Amador Valley Community Park. Fairgrounds. For information, visit ValleyCare Health Library, 5725 W. cost is $10 per category entry. Visit program, “Tales of the Old West.” Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner. www.arsdbombers.com. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 270. Please www.trivalleyguidedogs.org. Dancers in their teens and 20s Call 931-5361. SUNDAY MORNING ADVANCED come fragrance free. Call Teresa at recently returned from an exhibi- 443-5707 or JoAnna at (510) 276- CIGARS, MARGS, AND GUITARS This GROUP RIDE Enjoy a fast and furi- tion performance at this year’s 0530. benefit for the Prostate Cancer ous (17-25+mph) road ride for National Square Dance Festival The Foundation at 7 p.m. July 30 at Recreation cyclists who have serious fitness NAMI TRI-VALLEY FAMILY SUPPORT program is free and is suggested the Blue Agave, 625 Main St., will DEL VALLE AQUA CHALLENGE The goals from 9 a.m.-noon, every GROUP This group is provided for for those age 5 and older. Call 931- include cigars, frosty margaritas, open-water swim event for all levels Sunday, meeting at Cyclepath, family/caregivers of adults with 3400 ext. 8. beer, fine tequilas, appetizers, raffle will be July 25 at Lake Del Valle, 337B Main St. Routes change mental illness and meets from prizes, a cash raffle and live music. PAL CHILDREN’S PORTRAIT 7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore. weekly and the group splits based 7:15-9 p.m., on the third Monday For tickets and information, con- WORKSHOP Pleasanton Art Courses are 2 miles, 1 mile and a on distance and speed. Bring water, of every month, at Pathways to tact [email protected] or 408- League’s 2-Day Children’s Portrait half mile. There is also the Del Valle a snack, spare tube and pump. Call Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Dr., 406-0153. Workshop for ages 9 and up is Du, a dualthlon race with a 1-mile 485-3218. Suite #116. There’s also a group from 2 to 4 p.m. July 28-29 at 4455 swim followed by a 5K run. Entry that meets in Livermore on the sec- COUNTRY BARN DANCE From 7 to Black Ave. Students will learn the fees are $35 in advance or $40 ond Monday of every month. 10 p.m. Aug. 1, enjoy live music, proportions of the head and face on race day, or $50 in advance or line dancing and food, hosted by Support NAMI TRI-VALLEY PARENT and how to draw a likeness through $55 on race day for the dualthon. Terra Bella Family Farm and featur- RESOURCE This support group is facial features and shading. Cost is Fees include refreshments, snacks, ing dance caller Andy Wilson and for parents of children diagnosed $35 for both days, which includes T-shirt, awards and a raffle. Visit Groups the local bounty of Pleasanton’s with, or suspected of having, materials. Call 462-7964. www.onyourmarkevents.com for CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The only family farm. Proceeds benefit Wellness Community hosts a week- bipolar or other mood disorders READERS’ ROUNDUP AT THE details. the ministries of St. Clare’s Church. ly support group for people actively and meets from 7-9 p.m., on the PLEASANTON LIBRARY Tickets are limited; $35 or $100 Drop in for fighting cancer and their loved first and third Tuesdays of every per family. Call 784-6325 or visit carnival-style games with a west- Seniors ones from 2-4 p.m., every Tuesday, month, at Pathways to Wellness, www.stclarespleasanton.org. ern theme, run by Pleasanton teen at the Valley Care Health Library, 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Suite #116. volunteers, from 10 a.m. to noon CONSUMER AFFAIRS CLINIC Need Upcoming dates are June 2 and 16; DANCE & FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite and 2 to 4 p.m. July 29-30 at the help resolving specific issues relat- July 7 and 21; Aug 4 and 18; and Dances from different cultures 270. This group is free. Call 933- Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old ing to consumer affairs? If so, Sept 1 and 15. Call 443-1797. (Persian, Zumba, tap, bhangra, 0107 or visit www.twcba.org. Bernal Ave. schedule an appointment with a etc.) and a fashion show will take OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Do you Consumer Affairs Representative CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP place from 4 to 7:30 p.m. July 26 SCHOOL FUNDRAISER & BIRTHDAY worry about the way you eat? to file a complaint and have your Caring for a loved one is chal- at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa CELEBRATION John is turning 50! You are not alone. Overeaters questions answered from 10 a.m.- lenging physically and emotion- Rita Road. Refreshments will be To celebrate our boss’ big day Anonymous may have the answer noon, on the second Tuesday of ally. Join this support group to sold. This event will raise funds for The Golden Apple Learning Store, for you. This is not a diet club. OA every month, at the Pleasanton explore resources and generate nearly 300,000 Sri Lankan Tamil 4807 Hopyard Road, is hosting a is a fellowship of people recover- Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. problem solving ideas from 1-3 refugees in need of vital relief items fundraiser for Pleasanton schools. ing from compulsive overeating, Call 931-5365. p.m., on the second Monday of like milk powder, basic food items Donate $2 in July by buying an every month, and from 7-9 p.m., starving and/or purging. OA offers PLEASANTON PARATRANSIT SERVICE and sanitation supplies. Tickets are “apple.” Get a coupon for 50 per- on the second Wednesday of every mutual support and a helpful plan $10-$20. Call 931-9966 or visit cent off any item on July 29, John’s Did you know that the City of month, at 5353 Sunol Blvd. Get of action. They meet at 7 p.m. www.reachout-nowusa.com. birthday. Come make party hats, Pleasanton runs a transportation the support you deserve at the every Tuesday at St. Bartholomew’s eat cookies and sign the giant card! program? The program offers, Episcopal Church, 678 Enos Way, RELAY FOR LIFE Pleasanton’s fourth Senior Support Program of the door-to-door, shared ride service Livermore. Visit www.diablovally- annual Relay for Life will be held VBS SOCCER CAMP The Pleasanton Tri-Valley. Call 931-5389. to Pleasanton and Sunol residents, eyoa.org. from 9 a.m.-9 a.m., Saturday- Evangelical Free Church, 6900 N aged 60 years and older. Learn CLUTTERLESS (CL) SELF HELP Sunday, July 25-26, at Pleasanton Valley Trails Drive, invites children about the service area, service GROUP Overwhelmed? Is clutter Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. in kindergarten through the fifth descriptions, fares and local trans- stressing you out? Do you want During the vent, teams of 8-15 grade to Vacation Bible School Volunteering portation agencies from 10-11:30 to do something about it? Meet people will take turns walking or soccer camp from 9 a.m. to noon ANIMAL FOSTERS NEEDED Tri-Valley a.m., Tuesday, July 28, at the with this support group at 7 p.m., running laps around the school’s Aug. 3 to 7. In our second year of Animal Rescue is looking for fosters Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 every Monday, at the St. Mary and track and will raise funds for the VBS, we have a great soccer theme for cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. Sunol Blvd. Cost is $1.50 for resi- St John Coptic Orthodox Church, American Cancer Society. To partic- with new songs and games. Come We provide training on how to be dents; $2 for non-residents. Call Room 7, 4300 Mirador Dr. Call ipate, call 460-3700 or visit www. out and join the fun starting Aug. a foster, food and vet care; you 931-5365. 200-1943 or visit www.clutterless. relayforlife.org/pleasantonca. 3 through Aug 7. Cost is $10. Call org. provide love and a place for them RUMMAGE SALE FOR LEUKEMIA 200-0385. to stay until they are adopted. For CROHNS AND ULCERATIVE COLITIS cats/kittens call Linda 961-0260 for SOCIETY Fundraiser Rummage Sale Spiritual SUPPORT GROUP This support dogs/puppies call Lisa 355-9039. for the Leukemia Society is from SUMMER PRAYER AND MEDITATION groups meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Visit www.tvar.org. 8:15 to 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at Living Vine Lectures/ CIRCLE Tri-Valley Unity Church will Thursday of every month at the Fellowship, 4100 First St. Items MUSEUM ON MAIN STREET AND host 60 minutes of prayer, medita- ValleyCare Health Library, 5725 include: Beanie Babies, kitchen ALVISO ADOBE Many interesting vol- Workshops tion, song and sharing from 7-9 W. Las Positas Blvd., Ste. 270. items, clothes, knickknacks, fur- unteer opportunities are available PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING The p.m., Tuesdays, at 7567 Amador Walk-ins are welcome. Feel free to niture, snowboard with bindings, at the Museum On Main Street and Pleasanton Art League offers a Valley Blvd., Room 120, Dublin. bring a guest. Call 462-6764 or books, baby items and more. Visit Alviso Adobe on Foothill Road. workshop with Bryan Mark Taylor, Call 829-2733. 846-4653. http://pages.teamintraining.org/sf/ For information, contact Heather MFA, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. EAST BAY ESSENTIAL TREMOR nikesf09/kathyellis. 17-19. He will conduct a three-day Haugen Rizzoli at 462-2766 or vol- SUPPORT GROUP This group meets plein air painting workshop for [email protected]. Also Sports from 10 a.m.-noon, on the third painters who want to develop an visit www.museumonmain.org/ INTERMEDIATE NO-DROP ROAD Saturday of each month, in the Health understanding of the fundamentals volunteers. RIDE Blackhawk A and B conference AXIS IMMUNIZATION SUMMER of outdoor painting through demos This is a moderate paced ONGOING VOLUNTEER DRIVERS group road ride (15 - 18 mph) rooms at San Ramon Regional CLINIC Axis will host immunization (in oil), lectures, practices and NEEDED Senior Support Program where riders warm up together and Medical Center, 6001 Norris summer clinics from 9-11 a.m., critique. The cost is $295. Call 449- of the Tri-Valley is looking for split into two distances from 8:30 Canyon Rd. If you have recently Saturdays, Aug. 1 and Sept. 12, 4226 or visit www.pal-art.com. Volunteer Drivers to transport a.m.-noon, every Saturday, meeting been diagnosed with ET or would at Axis, 4361 Railroad Ave. These seniors to their medical appoint- at Cyclepath, 337B Main St. Routes like to learn more about the most clinics are open to all low income ments. The Senior Transportation change weekly. Call 485-3218. common movement disorder in a or uninsured Tri-Valley families, Live Music safe and supportive environment, Program supplements existing NO-DROP GROUP MOUNTAIN RIDE including Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal SADDLE CATS COUNTRY MUSIC please join us. Call 487-5706 or public and paratransit services by Managed Care. Bring child’s immu- Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old The group rides Pleasanton Ridge e-mail [email protected]. providing rides via volunteer driv- nization records and information Bernal Ave., presents the Saddle (even months) and Lake Chabot ers. For information, call Jennifer at FAMILY MEMBERS OF FRAIL ELDERS about family income and medical Cats, a western swing pocket band (odd months) from 6-8 p.m., every 931-5387. Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊU Page 13 COVER STORY Mayor Marshall Kamena talks to a KRON Channel 4 cameraman at Livermore Avenue and First Street who asks why Livermore always seems to top the heat charts in the Bay Area. At the time, it was 104 degrees. BOUNCING BACK Recovering from cancer, Livermore mayor takes on Tri-Valley priorities BY JEB BING “Marshall came to me right after he was elected mayor to called to say that Margaret Kamena, Marshall’s mother talk about ending all that and developing a way in which all and Scott’s grandmother, had just passed away at San ealthy again and now back in a strong of us could work together for the good of the whole region,” Leandro Hospital where she was being treated. Tri-Valley leadership position after a seven- said former Dublin Mayor Janet Lockhart, who left office “That was a tough day,” Kamena said. year battle with cancer, Livermore Mayor last November. “He’s the one who stimulated the rest of us Over the next year, Kamena endured a regimen of Marshall Kamena plans to seek re-election to create a regional vision. We did and it’s worked.” chemotherapy treatments with all the side effects cancer to his fifth term of office in November. Mayor Jennifer Hosterman of Pleasanton agreed. patients have, including nausea and hair loss. Still, he H His focus in what will be his last two-year term in “There have been a great number of arenas where he kept on working, for a time donning a Cal cap at council office, if re-elected, will be to finalize major projects in has played a really crucial leadership role in the Tri-Val- meetings and even rejecting nausea-control medication Livermore, including plans for its multi-million-dollar ley,” she said. “He has stepped up and joined forces with when he learned each pill would cost $2,300. performing arts center, and to move forward on regional the other mayors to help with regional projects that are “It was already costing $7,000 a shot for the chemo, projects that include extending BART to Greenville Road, important to all of us, including transportation issues, re- which was directed toward killing the cancer,” Kamena Stoneridge Drive and Jack London Boulevard to connect gional communications, climate change and much more. said, “but for $2,300 I could handle the results of the at El Charro Road, completing the expansion of State His longevity as a leader has gone a long way toward nausea, uncomfortable as it was, so that the insurance Route 84 between Interstates 580 and 680, and keeping helping all of us get things done.” money could be used for someone and something more the Veterans Hospital and care center in east Livermore Kamena also served on the Livermore City Council important.” open. from 1976 to 1985, which makes him the longest serv- After treatment, the cancer disappeared and, for the Kamena, who was Livermore’s mayor in November ing elected official in the Tri-Valley. He is also a strong next four years, Kamena took on more responsibilities, 2001 and re-elected in 2003, 2005 and 2007, is credited advocate of extending BART to Livermore and adding including meeting with both the Tri-Valley city officials with creating a Tri-Valley coalition that has effectively technology, commercial and wine country features to as a member of the Triangle Transportation Study Com- pushed for county, state and federal recognition and as- make the valley an attraction for business organizations, mittee and traveling with the mayors of Danville, San sistance as a regional political force. families and visitors without impairing the quality of life Ramon, Dublin and Pleasanton to Washington to seek Neighborly cooperation and mutual respect was not he believes all three cities enjoy. federal aid for mutually-important projects. always common here. At one time, Dublin, Livermore For a time, Kamena’s advance planning efforts took “It was unusual for five neighboring cities probably and Pleasanton were often at each other’s throats with a a nasty turn. On Sept. 12, 2002, having felt weak and anywhere in the country to go to Washington as one few lawsuits thrown in over commercial and residential losing weight, his doctor diagnosed him with lymphoma interest group and I think Senators Barbara Boxer and growth issues, congested roadways, airport noise and cancer. He remembers the date, even the time, because Dianne Feinstein and those we saw in Congress found urban growth boundaries and expansions. two minutes after leaving the doctor’s office, his son Scott it somewhat novel,” Kamena said. “We had a wonderful Page 14ÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Th e Perf ect Blend “He has stepped up and joined forces with the THE INDEPENDENCE YOU WANT, THE ASSISTANCE YOU NEED. other mayors to help with regional projects that are important to all of us, including transportation issues, regional communications, climate change and much more.” Jennifer Hosterman, Pleasanton mayor iscover the advantages of The Parkview. DEnjoy apartment living in Pleasanton with stunning views… The peace-of-mind that comes with staff availability around AT THIS AGE, I the clock to assist as needed…A recreation THOUGHT I KNEW program with opportunities to learn, create EVERYTHING ABOUT and regain self-confi dence. Separate memory care accommodations are on-site. MYSELF. LITTLE DID I KNOW THAT I HAD Call today for more information or to MORE TO DISCOVER schedule a tour. THROUGH ALL THE PROGRAMS OFFERED HERE. WAS I SURPRISED TO FIND THAT I HAD A CREATIVE SIDE? 100 VALLEY AVENUE (FORMERLY JUNIPERO ST.) IN A WORD - YES! PLEASANTON 925-461-3042 WWW.ESKATON.ORG MANAGED BY ESKATON License #015601283 Elegant and Relaxing Personalized Professional Nail Care PHOTOS BY JEB BING A 1930s working Coca-Cola machine is a prized possession in Kamena’s Livermore City Hall office. reception. We were unified on a number of positions and quires them to use the freeway or Stanley Boulevard. it paid off in the attention we’ve received.” At the same time, Kamena and Lockhart, joining forces Then two years ago, “just as I began to have confidence with Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, have that I had beat cancer,” Kamena recalled, a routine exam agreed to support Pleasanton’s effort to turn Hwy. 84 into showed it was back. He learned that chemotherapy is an expressway between I-580 and 680 to reduce cut- generally not effective the second time, but chose to through traffic in Pleasanton. Those projects are also part enroll in a special protocol at UC San Francisco medi- of a new four-lane interchange being built at I-580 and cal center that involved extracting stem cells, treating El Charro Road as well as a 140-160-store Prime Retail them and then using them to fight the cancer. When he Outlet mall at the southeast corner of the interchange in couldn’t produce enough, UCSF doctors managed to get Livermore, and a new auto mall and senior care center Pleasanton location him on an experimental drug that accelerates production. on the southwest corner in Staples Ranch, which will be It worked and a month later—“after 30 days of having annexed into Pleasanton. to watch ‘Judge Judy’ on pre-set hospital TVs”—Kamena “I think it’s safe to say that our three neighboring cities came home with final tests showing no trace of cancer. are pretty unified,” Kamena said. “When I’m outside the Only one concern remained. By replacing all of his area and asked to describe what we call the Tri-Valley, I blood in the procedure, Kamena also lost all of the im- say that Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin are very dy- munization protection he’d add over the years. So after namic cities but each with our individual identities, like the required one-year wait, it was back to the doctor in each being a third of a triangle.” May for all the shots most have in their early years. Kamena said that by working together, the entire Tri- “They were poking me all over with needles,” he said. Valley today has “a quality of life that is superb, the crime “It was a pleasure to have all that pain knowing that I was rate is low, shopping opportunities are wonderful, and truly on the road to recovery.” our residential housing and job opportunities are abun- Now it’s back to work with Kamena sitting again as mayor dant and diversified.” BOLLINGER NAIL SALON LOCATIONS at council meetings and working with other Tri-Valley “We’re really quite a place,” he added, “with a beauti- mayors to gain more stimulus funds, build more affordable ful wine country, a regional performing arts center on Pleasanton (across from Tully's Coffee) housing, beef up emergency communications and add car- its way, a veteran’s hospital, an army base, the regional 310 Main Street Suite D ...... (925) 484-4300 pool lanes on the freeways to ease local traffic congestion. Stoneridge Shopping Center, large business centers in all Along with supporting the merger of the two cit- three cities, many churches and good parks and recre- Livermore (next to the Bankhead Theater) ies’ fire departments into a combined, jointly-managed ational facilities that are open to all.” Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, Kamena also has Kamena, an optometrist, and his wife Barbara have 2375 Railroad Ave ...... (925) 455-6800 been a longtime advocate of extending Stoneridge Drive two sons, including Scott, who is also an optometrist to El Charro Road and Livermore. He said the roadway and a board member with the Livermore Area Parks was promised back in the mid-1970s when ValleyCare and Recreation Department. He and his wife Jennifer, a Medical Center chose to build its new medical center in former district attorney in Pleasanton, have two children: For our clients and employees safety we discard Pleasanton and closed the one in Livermore. With Jack Audrey, 4, and Evan, 1. London Boulevard to be extended to El Charro to meet The Kamenas’ second son is Todd, a Livermore dentist, all non-reusable items. We sterilize all re-usable the extended Stoneridge Drive, which the Pleasanton whose wife Margaret is due to have their first child next instruments with an Auto Clave. City Council recently approved, Livermore residents and month. those employed in Pleasanton will have direct access to “It’s great to be alive, to have a family like mine and to live the hospital and Hacienda Business Park that now re- in this wonderful valley we all call home,” Kamena said. N www.Bollingernailsalon.com Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊU Page 15 Opening VERY SOON! ON THE TOWN At The Historic Pleasanton Hotel Dining Tavern Dancing Banquets Weddings AMERICAN family to enjoy iconic dishes from chicken, ribs, prawns, salads and tri across the United States, Old World tip, or pulled pork sandwiches. 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N, Pleasanton, 846-0660, www.truevalue.com for a chance to win E-MAIL: ______great prizes Zen Strength - The Art of Fitness Best Personal Trainer Donated by members of the Pleasanton Downtown Association. 3950 Valley Ave. Suite B, Pleasanton, 417-2265, www.zenstrengthca.com SHOP ANDSHOP EXPERIENCE WHY THESE MERCHANTS WERE VOTED #1 THE IN 2009 READERS CHOICE Must be present to win. Must be 21 years of age to enter. Page 18ÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Living PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY EMILY WEST Julie Chandler, a tenant in a REACH home in Pleasanton, empties the dishwasher as they prepare to make dinner. A chance at independence Tri-Valley REACH program allows adults with disabilities to live independently BY EMILY WEST disabilities under contract with the California Department of said. “There are other housing developers out there, but Developmental Services. REACH is unique in that they have a real, narrowly defined aving recently acquired a new property to serve dis- Local groups, such as the Rotary Club of Pleasanton North, mission and population that they serve.” abled adults in the community, the REACH organiza- have also stepped in to help. Specifically, the Rotary group McDowell, a Realtor in the area, said one of the main Htion is well on its way to filling a significant need in has held several work days to help with yard work and other reasons he volunteers his time is because of the people they the Tri-Valley. house upkeep. serve. Formerly two separate organizations—HOUSE Inc., Guest said his experience with REACH has been especially “The work is so meaningful,” he said. “You see and hear the founded in 1990, and the Tri-Valley Special Needs—REACH positive. His daughter Darlene has behavior issues stemming results of the original organizations’ efforts had on this popu- is an all-volunteer nonprofit agency that provides housing for from severe cerebral palsy, he said. Yet, as a part of this pro- lation. We have the opportunity to contribute towards grow- adults with special needs in order for them to maintain some gram, she was able to learn to live independently and has ing that organization and to help them reach their goals.” sense of independence. since moved out and into her own apartment in Pleasanton. Pleasanton resident Julie Testa recalls hearing about the Board member and facilities director Peter McDowell said In establishing a presence in the Tri-Valley, REACH has organization in her 11 years on the city’s human service com- that the merging of the two groups allowed for a more fo- grown with the need of the population they serve. There is mission. It was the grassroots aspect of the group that led her cused goal. currently an “interest list” of people who would like to move to being a part of it. “One group was responsible for fundraising and the other into a property, but may not be ready to move quite yet. “Of everything I’ve done with community service, this has was more of a grassroots organization geared at acquiring The cities of Pleasanton and Livermore have been help- been the most satisfying,” she said. “We know our tenants and properties,” he said. “[As REACH] we have a single mes- ful in funding these purchases. Scott Erickson, Pleasanton’s we know our population. Everything we do is positive and it sage that it’s not just about housing, it’s also about nutrition, housing specialist, has worked with the group since about really feels like we can see what we’re accomplishing.” health and well-rounded exercise.” 1994. Testa also appreciated that every dollar that goes through Along with the new name, it also came with a new, unified “[REACH] really represents a grassroots organization,” he is used for the betterment of the tenants. board comprised of community members, including some said. “They were basically a group of residents who saw a “Being such a grassroots nonprofit, every dollar goes to- parents of REACH tenants. need and got together to pursue it. They came to the city for wards serving the population,” she said. “There is no paid Currently, 22 tenants live in eight properties in Pleasanton opportunities to collaborate and seek funding assistance.” staff. They have been able to do so much with so little.” and Livermore. The level of care provided for the tenants var- In addition to helping REACH garner federal and local Most of the funding comes from the U.S. Department of ies, with some requiring support 24 hours a day and others funding, he said the regulation requirements and city stan- Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Home Investment needing very little support. dards helped guide the group develop. Partnership Program federal grant, a community develop- “We don’t provide any services,” Norm Guest, a founding “We encouraged them to work with a few other nonprofit ment block grant, as well as fees paid by developers in lieu member and former chairman of HOUSE, explained. “We’re developers to fill in the gaps of expertise,” he said, adding of low-income or affordable housing, according to Erickson. just strictly landlords who rent out to the tenants just to cover that the group has since developed and reached that level. REACH also earns money from its fundraisers, including the the mortgage.” Across the board, REACH is recognized as being one of annual golf tournament, which is planned for Oct. 5 at the Tenants needing help are supported by workers from the the more unique organizations, particularly from those who Sunol Valley Golf Club. Regional Center of the East Bay. The private, non-profit cor- serve disabled people. REACH is proud to bring the federal dollars to serve peo- poration provides services to individuals with developmental “They are pretty unique as far as what they do,” Erickson See REACH on Page 20 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊU Page 19 LIVING READY TO RENT REVIEWS OF NEW DVD RELEASES POETIC BY JOE RAMIREZ Coraline PLEASANTON Universal DVD Coraline (Dakota BY DEBORAH GROSSMAN 1 hour, 40 minutes Fanning), however, is Director: Henry Selick no superhero; she is an 8-year-old girl whose Hustle and pleased on all counts. parents move to a mam- “Coraline” is one of those perfect movies for kids moth Victorian in the City Life depending, of course, on the skewed temperament Pacific Northwest which bustle in the My father told me to stay away of your child. I’ve found that, at least from friends’ dampens her already from the city childhood memories and my own, the best movies gray and lonely life. Her mid-size metro close neighbors and traffic, what and books were ones that rattled the walls of safety, mom and dad (both As the city’s new poet laureate, a pity. which make you feel uneasy. For example, writer botanists) are always I look forward to sharing a variety Roald Dahl’s universe is one where a child is almost busy writing and have of poetic adventures. Living in But of course I didn’t heed him instantly threatened, but under Dahl’s clinically con- no time for socializing a town that values the arts and and moved to mid-sized city on a trolled conditions. He would bring his characters like and the neighbors—a poetry is a special treat. Given the whim. Charlie and James to the brink of danger time and pair of eccentric British city’s civic arts legacy, I want to again, only to back off in order to force the charac- spinsters downstairs (French and Saunders if you’re acknowledge the wonderful poetry He never knew the City of Main ters to grow and, most importantly, entertain us. If familiar with “BBC America”) and a crazed Russian and activities Martha Meltzer and and Mall, he is a sadist I will vow, absolutely; “Willy Wonka” acrobat upstairs—are more endured than embraced. her predecessors have designed for of multilingual people, tall and is the perfect representation of Dahl’s character. It Leave it to a curious doll, however, dressed exactly the city. Email me at pleasanton- small. should be fitting then that director Henry Selick, like Coraline, found deep in the woods during a [email protected]. who did direct 1996’s “James and the Giant Peach,” pouting hike to unlock another world whose door- Often I write about people and A town of sports parks and trails, should find writer Neil Gaiman’s book “Coraline” so way can be accessed through Coraline’s living room. places in my poems. Some people mountain lions and snails. compelling in that he found a perfect librettist whose In this world, Coraline’s parents are doting and it is love the city’s bustle while others fantasies embody the spirit of Dahl and ultimately eternally and magically night. To stay nevertheless yearn for quiet countryside. Like Home to county fair and concert their literary grandfather, Lewis Carroll. means only one thing, to give up her human eyes for many parents, my father’s dream Friday nights Gaiman, if you’ve never heard the name, is a Brit- buttons that everyone seems to sport. was to raise a family in a safe, bu- a pleasurable town, by all rights. ish writer whose tastes towards fantasy exemplify a “Coraline” may be too intense for those under 5, colic setting. He escaped from Phil- 21st century renaissance in British literature. What but I argue no more so than the imagery in any car- adelphia to semi-rural Delaware as Alone at night, I avow to him that other authors lack (or at least need to hone), how- toon today (“SpongeBob” seems to blow my mind a young man. He never knew that he knew best, ever, is Gaiman’s gallows humor, which plays like every once in a while). Selick, like in “James” and I moved to California, decided that but I wager his heavenly bed over- Douglas Adams meets Dante. Gaiman cut his teeth “The Nightmare Before Christmas” employs stop mo- living a few miles from a BART sta- looks Mohr and the rest. at DC Comics in the ‘80s writing his phantasma- tion animation and the results are quite astounding tion was a good thing and prompt- gorical “Sandman” series and has since gone back considering you are watching years of painstaking ly fall in love with a man from Deborah Grossman is Pleasanton’s and forth between comics and novels, the best of model and character building where movement is Philadelphia. I think he would be poet laureate. which include “Good Omens” (about the savior and achieved by exposing one frame of film at a time to antichrist being switched at birth due to a clerical said models moved ever so slightly. Still, “Coraline” is error), “Coraline,” “Marvel 1602” (where the marvel not just and exercise in craftsmanship, it is a movie characters enact their roles in Elizabethan England) that finds the place in childhood where the ordinary and recently “The Death of Batman,” which details is made extraordinary by feverish and uncontrollable the strangest wake for a superhero ever known. animism; a fitting double entendre for this movie. Peter Pan flies into town Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre presents classic musical through Aug. 2 The musical production of “Peter Pan” was first produced on Broadway with Mary Martin and Cyril Richard. Now it comes to Livermore’s Bankhead Theater with the charming story and fa- vorite songs that has made the show a classic. EMILY WEST James M. Barrie’s fantasy in- One of Ruth Hepner’s favorite activities is styling her hair. With the help of an cludes songs such as “Never Never aide, she is able to do this and other activities mostly independently. Land,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “I’m Flying.” Peter Pan (Chelsea Nenni) takes children Wendy (Lindsay Pearce), Michael (Aria Neiman) and REACH This was the case for Sharon John (Ryker Johnson) flying on an Continued from Page 19 Almeida, vice president of the adventure to another land where ple in need in Pleasanton. When REACH board. Her stepson Victor they meet the likes of villainous REACH sold a property it no longer Almeida, who has autism, was able Captain Hook (DC Scarpelli). needed, Erickson said the money to be plugged into the organization The ensemble cast includes is returned to HUD, which held it as a young adult with great success. Jenna Harris (Tiger Lilly), Robert until REACH found another prop- “It’s a very arduous process to Sholty (Smee), Madilyn Jaz Morrow erty they needed. hook people into the system at 19,” (Jane/Indian), Robin Struss (Croco- “The dollars that come in are she said. “He originally moved into dile), Tom Farris (Nana), Braden ERIC K. WOOD not perishable,” Testa said. “They one property that houses a group Sweeney, Mike Loretto, Justin Gar- Chelsea Nenni (Peter Pan) and DC Scarpelli (Captain Hook) face off in Tri- forever serve the community.” home.” rett, Brian Olkowski, Jen Kosta, An- Valley Repertory theatre’s “Peter Pan.” The same local focus is also used Having advanced in that set- thony Olivares, Keaton Williams, when it looks to add new tenants. ting, he was moved into a REACH Sebastian Romeo, Gary Foley, Sa- “Peter Pan” is directed by Eric able. Purchase tickets at www. “Our priority of tenants are property to try more independent vannah Stratton, Lindsey Thomp- Neiman and produced by Kath- livermoreperformingarts.org, by those who have roots here,” Testa living. son, Bekka Wiedenmeyer, Sabrina leen Breedveld. calling 272-6800, or by visiting added. “The organization started “He lives with a roommate and Chaco, Rebecca LaFleur, Allison Shows are at 8 p.m. July 24, the ticket office from noon to 6 with local parents of special needs has an outside company that helps Meneley, Heidi Schrupp, Lauren 25, 31, Aug. 1 and 2 p.m. July 25 p.m. Monday through Friday. adults who didn’t want their adult him with daily activities two days Ho Tseung, Imani Wilson, Lindsay and Aug. 2 at the Bankhead The- To learn more about Tri-Valley children to go over the hill when a week, like grocery shopping and Garber, Amanda Neiman, Madison ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Repertory Theater, formerly Pleas- they’ve grown up in Pleasanton. social events. It’s made a tremen- Brinnon, Melissa Heinrich, Hunter Tickets are $35 for adults, $33 anton Playhouse, visit www.trival- They know the bus system and dous impact in his life.” Milano, Drew Orlando, Deborah for seniors and $25 for juniors, leyrep.com. wanted them to be able to stay To learn more about REACH, Lagin and Gail Wilson. and group discounts are avail- —Emily West local.” visit www.trivalleyreach.org. N Page 20ÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Parent photographers Send a jpeg to [email protected] of the best action shot from our child’s game for consideration for our Sports page. Remember Sports to include caption information: who, what, when, where—and the score. Killer Whales, 595 - 393. Stephanie SPORTS DIGEST Doi, of the Stingrays, bettered her own club record for the Girls 13-14 Sharks break multiple 50 Free, by a time of 26.69. Her time is also a league best this year. Ruby records at meet Hill’s, Emily Harris (6), placed first The Pleasanton Meadows Sharks in the free, butterfly, and backstroke, had a record breaking day even and led the 100 medley relay to vic- if they did not have a wining day tory. Teammates Juliet Allen, (10), in their meet against the Dublin Kirsten Hewitt, (10), Jenna Brown, Green Gators. The Gators won the (8), Taylor Sowers, (8), and Lindsey meet 679.5 - 318.5, but they could Baxter, (16), also had outstanding not catch Perry Cheney. Cheney set swims for the girls. The boys tops the Pleasanton Meadows team re- swimmers for the Killer Whales were cord in the 11-12 freestyle, posting Tom Sornsen, (10), Christopher a 26.71 time. Talia Florio was also Yang, (6), Chris Dotson, (16), Myles an individual star for the Sharks Hewitt, (12), and Alex Acosta, (14). getting to the wall first in the 9-10 Along with Stephanie Doi, top girl fly, breaststroke, and IM. swimmers for the Stingrays include Cheney’s sister Kayla grabbed a her sisters, Niki, (17), and Megan, first place of her own by winning (11), and Elania Gates, (14), Colleen the 13-14 fly. And the Sharks also Mayes, (17), Nicole White, (10), got first place finished from Alyson and Meghan Hogue, (9). Tops for Isaacs in the 11-12 Free. The fly the Stingray boys were Jake New- was a good event for Pleasanton. man, (11), John Lester, (6), Andrew Along with Florio, Amelia Kelly Goard, (13), Eric Gates, (16), and won the U6 Fly and sister Meredith Joey Lindley, (14). Kelly the 7-8 and Noor Gill lost a very close race in his fly event, fin- Seahawks seize 2nd ishing second by .17 seconds. Gill got revenge by winning the IM. at Junior Olympics Jack Geasa also won the breast- The recent heat wave brought stroke for Pleasanton in the 11-12 out the best as the Pleasanton Sea- Pleasanton Phantom 10B earn 2nd in summer classic age group later taking the IM too. hawks (PLS) swam with a feverish The backstroke wasn’t a good speed during the Pacific Swimming Pleasanton’s 10B Phantom traveling softball team earned second place amongst 12 teams in Pleasanton over the tour- event for the Sharks, but Ainsely Long Course Jr. Olympics (JO) nament weekend, July 10-12. The girls won all three games Friday through Saturday to earn top seeding. On Sunday, Hasty (U6), David Azuma (7-8) July 16-19 in Concord. Competing they won twice including a come-from-behind extra-innings defeat of San Carlos to get to the championship game. and Nicolas Lemmon (11-12) all against over 1,300 swimmers, the Phantom earned second place in the tournament as a very strong Rocklin based team won the finale. Leading the took second. Pleasanton Meadows Seahawks finished in second place Phantom charge with brilliant fielding including several double plays were: Haley Wesenberg, Kyra Sexton and Jenyce Medley relay teams of Hasty, Kait- by 1.5 points. Dutcher. Jenyce also made a late innings clutch hit to help the team win their semi-final game while Nalani Scates per- lyn Rae, Emily Milligan, and Ame- Team records, new cuts, lifetime severed, pitchingunder tremendous pressure from crazed fans and relentless opponents’ bats. The Pleasanton based lia Kelly (U6) and the 9-10 group bests (LTB,) and PLS All Time Top team will hone their skills in 1 more summer tournament in Stockton as their season culminates with a trip to the ASA of Daniel Newman, Tyler Rhoads, Ten swims were part of their fiery Western Nationals in Oregon in late July. Players include: Taylor Campbell, Jenyce Dutcher, Paige Heacox (Speedy), Gill, and Joey Geasa were the lone performance. Individual high point Ragan Lacy, Alana Mendez (Espresso), Jillian Pluschkell, Nalani Scates, Kyra Sexton, Megan Shackley (Lefty), Madalyn relay winners for Pleasanton. winners include Rachel Knowles Warren (Mad-Dog), Haley Wesenberg, Danielle Williams. 11-12 girls, Nick Silverthorn and Tincher, Tsui, Chang, Bryan Hughes 13-14 boys and Al- lison Brown 15-16 girls. top girls’ swimmers Team records 11-12 girls: Eva The DBAC Piranhas hosted the Chung—200 breast, Rachel FAST Dolphins last Saturday, July Knowles–100/200 free and 200 18, at the aquatic center, topping fly, 200 free relay—Katie Woods, them by a score of 625.5-322.5. The Rachel Knowles, Lillian Sun, Cate friendly competition included an MacGregor and 400 free relay— exhibition Parent Relay race, which Katie Woods, Rachel Knowles, Lil- was won by the FAST parents. lian Sun, Cate MacGregor. New JO The top female swimmers for the cuts:—Roshni Nair—200 free, 400 DBAC Piranhas were Mary Tincher IM, Theresa Martin—200 free, 200 (8), Katie Tsui (11), and Iris Chang back, Tim McLaughlin—200 back, (15). The top male swimmers for 100 fly. New Far Western (FW) the DBAC Piranhas were Alex Ren cuts include the following: Chris (6), Kevin Lee (6), Andrew Silva Dourov—50 free, 200 IM; Marissa (10) and Daniel Huang (13). The Brown—200 back; Bridget Moran— top female swimmer for the FAST 400/1500 free; Danielle Stickler— Dolphins was Paige Heacox. The 800 free; Frank Horpel—200 back; top male swimmer for the FAST Kyle Lindsay—200 fly; Hannah Fol- Dolphins was Bryce Hwang mar—50 back; Maggie Kauffeld— 400 free; Lillian Sun—400 free, 200 Whales falter to back; Katie Woods—200/400 free; Maxime Rooney—200 back, 200 fly, Stingrays 595-393 200 IM, 400 IM; Nick Johnston— Last Saturday was sizzling, and 200/400 free; Kevin McLaughlin so were The Del Prado Stingrays, as 400 IM; Tony Shen—50 free; Alex they swam away from the Ruby Hill Gilchrist—50 fly. Pleasanton Lacrosse girls pick up sportsmanship award CLOCK REPAIR Timely Service Pleasanton Lacrosse Players (from left) Madison Steele, Kira Ewanich, Lindsey Kail, Evan Murphy, Tori Larsen, Alexa Free Estimates Milus and Laura Klein, traveled to Baltimore, M.D. earlier this month to participate in the Inaugural U.S. Lacrosse U15 Free Pick-up & Delivery in Tri-Valley National Championship. 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Get all the details at www. petting and playtime, the cats get to stretch and show off their HudsonAndMarshall.com or call 1-866- loving personalities. Meg is a sweet-natured cat with a mellow 539-9551. (Cal-SCAN) disposition. Meg loves to be petted and she will be a special For Market Place Ads Contact companion for some lucky person. Visit Meg (pet #85354) at Karen (925) 600-0840 x122 the East County Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Drive in Dublin, open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call 803-7040. [email protected] Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊU Page 23 Real Estate OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS The #1 Resale Team in Pleasanton and Ruby Hill WWW&ABULOUS0ROPERTIESNET s WWW2UBY(ILLNET HOME SALE OF THE WEEK 2602 CALLE MORELIA, PLEASANTON, $720,000 6IA $I 3ALERNO 2UBY (ILL 0LEASANTON This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2½ bathroom home is located in Country Fair, one of Pleasanton’s most desirable neighborhoods. The large, professionally landscaped yard has views of the Pleasanton Ridge. The home has double-paned windows, breakfast nook, living room, family room, office and master bedroom with walk-in closet. Sold by Julia Murtagh of Alain Pinel Realtors. Nestled in the beautiful community of Ruby Hill, 925.997.2411. this exquisite 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 5,426 square foot Mediterranean style home is professionally dec- orated with designer touches and high quality crafts- manship throughout. Details include; crown mold- SALES AT A GLANCE ing, travertine fl oors, custom draperies and paint, Venetian plaster, cherrywood built-ins and stunning Highest sale reported: $1,750,000 gourmet kitchen. The large 21,944 sq.ft. backyard is Dublin Average sales reported: $701,159 a family’s dream, featuring a sparkling swimming Total sales reported: 19 pool and spa with waterfalls, and the large patio and Lowest sale reported: $330,000 San Ramon play area make it perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the Highest sale reported: $756,000 Total sales reported: 35 amenities that Ruby Hill has to offer; pools, tennis Average sales reported: $536,579 Lowest sale reported: $160,000 courts, and the Jack Nicklaus Ruby Hill Golf Course. Offered at $2,095,000 OPEN SUN 1-4 Highest sale reported: $1,188,000 Livermore Average sales reported: $582,600 Total sales reported: 22 Visit our websites to view Lowest sale reported: $190,000 Sunol all of our other listings. 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FENCED RANCH PROPERTY PLEASANTON PLEASANTON PLEASANTON LIVERMORE 4075 NEVIS STREET $689,950 2538 VINEYARD AVE $449,950 833 INDEPENDENCE COURT $1,229,000 11625 MORGAN TERRITORY RD $1,850,000 Approx. 2000 sq.ft., 3 full bedrooms with 2 Mt. Diablo Views! Lot is generally level with Approx. 3200 sq.ft., 11,000+ sq.ft. lot, backs to Picturesque Setting-Panoramic Views. 3 Bed master suites, 3 full baths, hardwood floors, good utility. Private well, electricity, public open space. Hardwood floors, 5 beds, 3 full Home W/ 20x20 Bonus Room-Six Stall Barn- updated throughout, close to downtown and water and sewer. Located in the Vineyard Ave. baths, pool, spa, waterfall and fountain. Tack Room-120’x300’ Arena-Wells & Springs-1/4 schools. corridor specific plan. Build your dream home! SUSETTE CLARK-WALKER 925.251.2547 Mile Road to Poss. Building Site. Private, Quiet SUSETTE CLARK-WALKER 925.251.2547 KELLY PATTERSON 925.251.2535 WWW.SUSETTECLARKWALKER.COM Country Living In Convenient, Great Location. WWW.SUSETTECLARKWALKER.COM OR MICHAEL DUFFY 925.251.2523 OPEN SUN 1:30-4PM THE NAGLE TEAM 925.736.4155 GREAT 7+/- ACRE PROPERTY PREMIUM LOCATION ABOVE PARK FINEST MATERIALS & APPOINTMENTS LOADED WITH UPDATES CASTRO VALLEY PLEASANTON PLEASANTON LIVERMORE 6000 MOUNT OLYMPUS DRIVE $1,549,000 3249 ARBOR DRIVE $984,850 3737 NICOLE AVE $1,550,000 140 LEE AVE $499,000 Dream Home, Private setting unlike any in Castro Custom 4 bed, 2.5 bath on huge lot of almost 13,000 sq Rare and exotic woods, granite, marble, etc. This amazing home has been lovingly cared for....load- Valley. Drive thru gated entrance to beauti- ft! Completely updated w/ granite counters, designer Gorgeous private 1/2 acre lot with gated pool, ed with updates including kitchen & baths. Separate ful manicured circular driveway to this Custom living quarters above garage with own entry. Close to lighting, 2 stone fireplaces, hardwood floors & more. spa, basketball, gazebos, and your own vineyard all conveniences including schools, shopping, parks Mediterranean Home with over 4200 sq.ft. of Lovely Professionally landscaped with several outdoor patios. w/well. Living. Beautiful pool. & freeway. KRISTY AND COMPANY 925.251.2536 TONNI CHANDLER 925.788.7788 PHYLLIS AND CAROLYN WEINER 925.251.2585 TOM CHANCE 925.487.6360 WWW.ESTATEANDRANCHES.COM OPEN SUN 1-3PM WWW.TONNICHANDLER.COM WWW.PHYLLISANDCAROLYN.COM WWW.TOMCHANCE.COM SANTA BARBARA ARCHITECTURE GORGEOUS GATED HILLTOP ESTATE GOLDEN EAGLE ESTATES PRISTINE HOME WITH UPGRADES! LIVERMORE PLEASANTON PLEASANTON PLEASANTON 655 EAST VINEYARD AVENUE $4,695,000 2801 GRAY FOX COURT $2,795,000 8044 GOLDEN EAGLE WAY $3,187,000 4603 BLACK AVE $600,000 Fabulous 20+ acre parcel with 8090 +/- sqft Panoramic views on 1.91 private acres. Custom Beautiful custom home Golden Eagle Estates. Updated kitchen, crown molding, dual pane windows, custom home. 14.8 acres of income producing Mediterranean single level w/character. Resort-like Designer features w/ extensive use of cherry backyard with pool, spa, swim up bar, BBQ, palm trees. newer carpet, and hardwood floors. Designer paint. Chardonnay grapes. Gorgeous views. Part of Room for vineyard, tennis court, olive grove & more. wood, stone & more. Wine cellar, exercise room, Quaint courtyard and large backyard perfect for enter- Ruby Hill Vineyard Estates. Guest apt. pool, spa, www.2801GrayFox.com workshop, main flr master, Heritage Oaks. taining. Walk to award winning schools & Aquatic Park. wine room. This property has it all. PHYLLIS AND CAROLYN WEINER 925.251.2585 Level backyard with pool, spa, grass area. ANNE ATHENOUR MARTIN 925.200.5272 CAROLE CLINE, CRS 925.648.5415 WWW.PHYLLISANDCAROLYN.COM PEGGY CORTEZ 925.648.5454 OR DIANE SASS 925.699.9508 BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME BEAUTIFUL, CONTEMPORARY, HOME EQUESTRIAN FACILITY, GREAT LOCATION! GATED ESTATE PLEASANTON LIVERMORE OAKLAND PLEASANTON 860 CASTLEWOOD PL $1,995,000 1773 CALLE DEL REY $449,900 5745 REDWOOD ROAD $3,300,000 9745 SANTOS RANCH RD $4,800,000 Beautiful custom built in 1996 by Sterling Builders! In model condition, offering 3 beds, (1 down- Backs up to Regional Park Trails, Huge Covered and Fabulous 70A gated estate on the Westside, less Incredible views above the 18th Green & 10th Fairway stairs) and 3 full baths. Remodeled 3 years ago Outdoor Arenas, great 61 Stalls, 5 Tack rooms, Hay than 10 min from downtown. Large house and storage, Beautiful 3600 sq.ft. home, 3 small cottages. of the hill course! Huge gourmet Island kitchen with with laminate flooring downstairs and carpet Property being sold “AS IS” The horse facility has been 5 car garage and views forever! Truly a one-of- granite! Large master suite with fireplace & walk in upstairs. Backyard professionally landscaped. here since 1935. a-kind property. closet, office den. 3 car garage. MADELINE WALKER 510.703.8080 KRISTY AND COMPANY 925.251.2536 DIANA PARKER 925.216.9117 BRYAN CRAFT 925.855.4141 WWW.MADELINEWALKER.COM WWW.ESTATEANDRANCHES.COM Blackhawk Blackhawk West Danville Lafayette Livermore Orinda Pleasanton Walnut Creek 4105 Blackhawk Plaza Cir. 3880 Blackhawk Rd. 15 Railroad Ave. 3799 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste. 100 1983 Second Street 89 Davis Rd., Ste. 100 5075 Hopyard Rd., #110 100 N. Main St. Danville, CA 94506 Danville, CA 94506 Danville, CA 94526 Lafayette, CA 94549 Livermore, CA 94550 Orinda, CA 94563 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925.648.5300 925.736.6000 925.855.4000 925.253.7001 925.667.2100 925.253.7000 925.251.2500 925.280.8500 www.rockcliff.com Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊU Page 25 SOLD Page 26ÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Featured Properties Tracy – Located in the charming Redbridge com- Livermore – Gorgeous, 3 BR, plus a loft, 2.5 BA Livermore – Incredible 4 BR 3.5 BA home with large San Ramon – Beautiful 5 BR, 3 BA home located on munity, this 5 BR, 3.5 BR home has a nice floor plan home with approx 2233 sq ft of living space, & gourmet bedrooms, approx 3149 sq ft & a very open floor plan. a deep 1/3 acre cul-de-sac lot that’s perfect for backyard with 1 BR & BA downstairs, approx 3200 sq ft & a kitchen with Granite counter tops, Cherry wood cabi- The bonus room could be 2nd Master plus open loft fun & entertaining. Updated throughout, including a great court location. The kitchen has Stainless Steel nets & pendent lighting over the island. Great floor area is large enough for an office. Great rear yard with remodeled kitchen, remodeled bathrooms, newer carpet, appliances & Granite counter tops. The pride of home plan with an open kitchen, nook & family room with a lots of space & privacy. Large kitchen with Island & dual pane windows, & newer A/C. Move in condition! ownership shows! cozy fireplace. Move in condition. maple cabinets. 1302 Cottage Grove Court $380,000 1775 Rose Gate Common $499,000 5675 Arlene Way $674,900 124 Marsh Place $769,000 Pleasanton – Stunning & immaculate! This 4 BR, Livermore – Living in the vineyards has never been Livermore – A “French Chateau” nestled among Pleasanton – Magnificent new custom home, located 3.5 BA home has approx 2923 sq ft, wood floors, custom better! Gorgeous 5 BR, 4.5 BA home with a guest suite the Ruby Hill vineyards in the fast growing Livermore on the Golf Course at Ruby Hill! Classic “Italian Villa” window treatments, & a beautiful kitchen with Granite above the garage. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel Wine Country. A custom-built Vineyard Estate with 4 with 6 BR, 6 full BA, 3 half BA, approx. 10,000 sq ft of counters, a double oven, gas range, & stainless steel Viking appliances & Granite slab counters. Beauti- BR (possible 5th BR or “Au-Pair”), 6 full BA, approx. living space, half acre lot, a 12 seat true Home Theater, appliances. You won’t want to miss the bonus room ful Pebble Tec pool & spa, RV/Boat parking, & much 5,200 sq ft, and an 18.5 acre lot with 11.7 acres of a chef’s gourmet Kitchen, and “beach-entry” Pool with upstairs! more! income-producing vineyards. Spa. 1122 Baur Court $1,050,000 3205 Derby Court $1,299,900 777 East Vineyard Avenue $3,999,000 1181 Germano Way $4,889,168 925.846.6500 www.blaiselofland.com [email protected] apr.com GREY EAGLE ESTATES CARLTON PLACE CASTLEWOOD HEIGHTS OPEN SUN 1-4 OPEN SUN 1-4 OPEN SUN 1-4 4 EAGLET COURT, PLEASANTON 1312 CARLTON PLACE, LIVERMORE 6736 RIDDELL STREET, PLEASANTON Experience breathtaking panoramic views from this secluded hilltop home, located Beautiful upgraded Livermore home located on premium .41 acre lot. Views WOW! Don’t miss this beautiful home on premium view lot (.39 acre). Panoramic views in the gated community of Grey Eagle Estates. This beautiful private estate (1.36 of Mt. Diablo. Beautifully landscaped grounds, private rear yard with built of Pleasanton Ridge. Quality built in 2002. Beautifully landscaped private rear yard, acre lot), features 5,460 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, AuPair/ in pool and spa. Four bedrooms, bonus area, private office, three bathrooms. backs to open space. Five bedrooms + bonus/game room, and loft/TV area, and separate Guest Room (4th) and four and a half baths. Large downstairs bonus room and Approximately 3,680 square feet. Upgraded kitchen with granite countertops and downstairs exercise room, four bathrooms. Approximately 4,100 sq. ft. Gourmet kitchen private office (5th). The remodeled gourmet kitchen and master bath. Extensive stainless steel appliances. Crown molding and plantation shutters. Bamboo wood with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Crown molding, hickory wood basement storage area and separate wine cellar. Marble and hardwood flooring. floors and 20” custom tile flooring. Three car garage. Concrete tile roof. Minutes flooring and upgraded carpet. Close to Downtown, Castlewood Country Club, Oak Hills Separate pool house with pool/spa/waterfall/kitchen/bathroom. Tile roof. Four car from Livermore Valley wineries. OFFERED AT $865,000 Shopping Center, and Mission Hills Park. OFFERED AT $1,299,000 garage. Don't miss this one! OFFERED AT $1,995,000 SHADOW CLIFF PRIVATE CUSTOM ESTATE VENTANA HILLS SALE PENDING JUST CLOSED JUST CLOSED 3039 BADGER DRIVE, PLEASANTON 3752 TRENERY DRIVE, PLEASANTON 1141 LUND RANCH ROAD, PLEASANTON Adorable three bedroom, two and a half bath home in Shadow Cliff. Gorgeous Mediterranean custom home on premium +/- one acre estate lot. Private se- Don’t miss this beautiful Gibson model in desirable Ventana Hills. Premium (.34 Approximately 1,383 square feet. Great starter home or investment property! cluded location. This home has approximately 8,402 square feet (6,141 on main level), acre) lot backs to open space. Five bedrooms, fifth bedroom can be bonus, three Excellent condition! Newer stainless steel kitchen appliances. Vaulted Ceilings, seven bedrooms plus private office, and seven and a half bathrooms. Expansive gourmet bathrooms. Approximately 3,179 square feet. Upgraded kitchen with granite. security alarm system and central heating/air conditioning. Tile Roof. Private rear kitchen. Antique marble, and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. Extremely private rear Custom travertine tile flooring, new carpet throughout. Beautiful professionally yard with spa. Two car garage. Neighborhood park. OFFERED AT $559,000 grounds—great for entertaining with in-ground swimming pool. Expansive lawn area landscaped grounds with Heritage Oak tree. In-ground pool and spa. Walk to and beautiful mature landscaping. Circular driveway and oversized four plus car garage. neighborhood park and downtown! Conveniently located in town near services, activities, and walking distance to desirable OFFERED AT $1,259,000 Mohr Elementary! OFFERED AT $2,795,000 PLEASANTON 900 Main Street Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJuly 24, 2009ÊU Page 27 Homes For Sale This Week MIKE FRACISCO 998.8131 BOB CILK OPEN SUN 1-4 BELVA MAYFIELD 872.1323 BELVA MAYFIELD 872.1323 PLEASANTON $475,000 PLEASANTON $712,950 LIVERMORE $725,000 PLEASANTON $559,950 2509 Secretariat Dr. 2BR/2BA duet. 6626 Via San Blas. 4BR/2BA 2433 Sixth Street. Circa 1908 reno- 359 Kottinger Drive. Cozy 3BR/2BA 2 car gar. Family rm. with vaulted ceil. rancher in Del Prado. Hardwood. vated/ remodeled. 3BR/2BA, large liv- cottage. 2-car garage. Light and & frplc. New carpet in fam.rm., dining Updated kitchen. Plantation shutters. ing/dining rooms. Large lot. Detached bright with fresh paint and new car- & hall. New paint. Landscaped front/ Turnkey condition. Swimclub member- 2-car garage, pool & spa. Walk to pet. Walk to downtown Pleasanton. back w/auto.sprinklers. Pvt. Patio. ship. Northern California Brokers. downtown. Close to Livermore winer- Re/Max Accord. DRE# 0693866. Close to sports park, downtown. 487.8734. DRE# 00971331. ies. Re/Max Accord. DRE# 0693866. www.BelvaMayfield.com Fracisco Realty. DRE# 01378428 www.pleasantonhomes.com. www.BelvaMayfield.com. [email protected] JIM LAVEY OPEN SUN 1-4 TIM MCGUIRE 462.7653 TIM MCGUIRE OPEN SAT 1-4 TIM MCGUIRE 462.7653 PLEASANTON $1,799,500 PLEASANTON $999,000 PLEASANTON $969,000 PLEASANTON COMING SOON 2635 Ingrid Court. Pleasanton wine 6557 Hanover Court. 5BR/3BA exten- 506 Trebbiano Place. 4BD/2½BA 2345 Greenwood Road. “Colony” country’s most spectacular hilltop sively remodeled home. Office & bonus close to Ruby Hill community park with Model In Birdland 4BR/2BA, 1923sf, location with views of Mt Diablo and room, gourmet kitchen, granite baths, tennis, pool and clubhouse. Hardwood .22 acre lot with gazebo & vegetable Tri-Valley. 4BR/3½BA home with hardwood floors, sparkling pool and floors, custom built temperature garden. New paint, newer roof, AC, 3,650 sq.ft. 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Island kit. w/expansive granite 5BR/4.5BA, on over ½ acre. Pool, award winning schools, parks, down- ters. Pvt.yard with pool. Morning counters. Loads of cab., walk-in pantry. bonus room. Visit 4222remillardcrt. town. Must See! Visit 559delsol.com Star Properties, Inc. 625.7788. DRE Fam rm. + separate game rm. Alain com for virtual tour. Alain Pinel for virtual tour. Alain Pinel Realtors. #R00705257 www.morningstar.com Pinel. 577.1944. DRE# 00409150 Realtors. 519.3534. DRE# 01491116 519.3534. DRE# 01491116 SHERRI STONEBERGER 510.504.7177 DALE MORRIS OPEN SUN 12:30-4 MELISSA PEDERSON 858.1984 HUGH METZLER OPEN SAT 1-5 PLEASANTON $1,549,000 PLEASANTON $1,395,000 PLEASANTON $1,399,900 DUBLIN $689,000 836 Piemonte Dr. Ruby Hill French 110 E. Angela. Nearly 3,000 sq.ft. 929 Gray Fox Cir. 3938 sq.ft. home 8057 Crossridge Road. Great views Country masterpiece on over ½ 6BR/4BA historical home near on ½ acre. 4BR+ office & bonus room. from this beautiful 2-story Willow acre with views of the 11th & 12th downtown has been completely 4 remodeled granite baths. Gourmet Creek home. Extensively remodeled fairways. 4BR/3½BA home with updated in the past 7 years. 3 car granite kitchen w/ Stainless Dacor, tile 3BR/2½BA near walking trails & approx. 3,845 sq.ft. of living space. garage. Owner may consider lease floors & french doors. Great yard with park. Easy 580/680 access. Close Motor court with 3 car gar. + stall. option. Northern California Brokers. pool & spa. Keller Williams Tri Valley. to shopping & dining. Cambridge Real Legacy Real Estate. DRE# 00926053 426.4777. DRE#670746 DRE #01002251 Estate. 426.7469. DRE#01216493