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Have a Streetwise question? E-mail: [email protected] Compiled by Cybele Ryan Page 4ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£x]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ NewsfrontNewsfront News Digest Oak Grove feud moves toward court-ordered resolution Enroll in Citizens’ Police Academy Council’s OK of hilltop project goes before judge next Friday Enrollment for the spring by Jeb Bing 2008 Citizens’ Police Academy chief organizer, former City Councilwoman Kay paths. The council also will seek similar agree- is now open. Sessions are he legal fight over Oak Grove may be Ayala, who want the project denied. ments with other adjacent landowners to create held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. coming to an end. Ayala and her group obtained signatures from a 2,000-acre swatch of open space along the Thursdays from March 6 to T Opponents and supporters of a plan more than 4,000 registered voters in Pleasanton southeast hills of Pleasanton. June 12. The program seeks to to build 51 estate homes in the hills above late last year to force a referendum asking voters But Ayala’s group claims the homes and devel- create closer partnership with Kottinger Ranch and Vintage Hills along with to overturn the City Council’s earlier decision opment agreement violate the 1996 General Plan the public, explain law enforce- giving 496 acres of the hilltop land to the city of that approved the Lins’ project. The 51 homes and would be eyesores on the city’s southeast ment procedures and discuss the Pleasanton as public open space will meet next would be built on 77 acres of the nearly 600 hills. The signatures collected exceed the require- importance of public involve- Friday in Oakland Superior Court to resolve acres of wooded hilltop land the Lins own. As ment for 10 percent of the registered voters who ment in the policing process. their disputes. part of its approval, the council also approved cast ballots in the last municipal election—or Applications are available at Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch has a development agreement with the Lins that 3,672 signatures-to force a referendum. the front counter of the police agreed to hear legal actions filed by Jennifer would turn the rest of their property over to the However, Judge Ken Burr, sitting in for Roesch, department. Contact Sgt. Mike and Frederic Lin, who own the land, and by city at no charge. Pleasanton intends to use the Tryphonas at 931-5169 or mtry- a group called Save Pleasanton’s Hills and its acreage for trails, picnic grounds and equestrian (continued on page 6) [email protected]. Stimulus plan Miss Alameda signed into law County is back Residents will receive tax rebates—up to $1,200 per Organizers insist contest not couple, plus $300 per child— focused on beauty, body image as early as mid-May since the bipartisan stimulus plan was by Emily Atwood signed into law this week. Small businesses will also receive tar- he Miss Alameda County pageant is back geted tax cuts for making invest- after a 20-year-or-so hiatus. Thirteen ments in new equipment. The T young women from all over the county— plan hopes to add 500,000 jobs including three from Pleasanton—will compete to the American economy. at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, for the chance to advance to the See the lunar eclipse state competition. The show will include dance numbers and at Lawrence Hall professional and “celebrity” judges, including Telescopes will be set up and Dublin Mayor Janet Lockhart. Alameda County amateur astronomers will be at Supervisor Scott Haggerty was invited to be a the plaza of the Lawrence Hall Jeb Bing judge, but will be unable to because of a sched- of Science in Berkeley from 6 uling conflict. to 9 p.m. Feb. 20. The moon Part of the Miss America organization, the will be totally eclipsed at 7:01 pageant judges the contestants on artistic expres- p.m. and will end at 7:51 p.m. Sampling wines downtown sion (talent, worth 35 percent), presentation and To learn more, call 510-642- community achievement (interview, worth 25 5132 or visit www.lawrencehal- A jovial crowd filled Main Street sidewalks last week for the annual Truffles, Tidbits and Wine Tasting percent), presence and poise (evening wear, 20 lofscience.org. sponsored by the Pleasanton Downtown Association. Here, at Robin and Wendy Barnes’ Jewelers percent), lifestyle and fitness (swimsuit, 15 per- Gallery, Jackie Shinn (left) and Jennifer Henry sample McGrail Vineyards wines being poured by Ginger cent) and on-stage questioning (worth 5 percent). McGrail (on right) and her mother Heather. A sell-out crowd of 800 participated in the event. Event organizers Scott Walsh and Barbara $12 million available Davies Walsh are still seeking donations to for air quality grant be given as scholarships for the contestants. Public and private entities are Amador civics team Pageants typically reward only the winner and invited to apply for the 2008 Carl runner up, but each Miss Alameda County con- testant will receive scholarship money. Moyer Memorial Air Quality Davies Walsh wanted to bring the pageant Standards Attainment Program, advances to D.C. back after a long hiatus because of her posi- funded by the state to reduce air tive experiences competing in pageants. Walsh pollution emissions from diesel ‘We the People’ national competition is May 3-5 retired early from the Livermore-Pleasanton engines. Applications for funds Police Department after an injury. When it came to retrofit or replace engines to mador Valley High School’s Competition students on how current issues relate to the 219- to choosing how he wanted to spend his retire- reduce emissions beyond what Civics team won the California state “We year-old document. ment, he had two goals: to work alongside his is required by law are available A the People” championship last Friday, Amador finished second in the national con- wife and to help in the community. through April 4. Over $12 mil- the third year in a row it has topped all other test in the last two consecutive years and com- The couple is dedicated to helping the 13 lion is available. Workshops to high school competitors. peted in the finals in 1992, 1994, 1996, 2000 young ladies earn money for scholarships and explain more about the program The team is now gearing up for the nation- and 2004, 2006 and 2007. It won the national enjoy the experience. They drive to Hayward and the grant process will be al competition, scheduled for May 3-5 in title in 1995. and back to help one contestant attend activi- held. Check www.baaqmd.gov/ Washington, D.C. The top high school teams “I am very proud of the students, said Brian ties, Davies Walsh offered her evening wear to moyer for details. from all 50 states and the District of Columbia Ladd, the school’s social studies teacher and a contestants unable to buy their own, and she are expected to take part. 17-year veteran on the teaching staff. “There even wore the crown on a trip to the dentist to Corrections The annual “We the People: The citizen was an incredible amount of pressure on the encourage him to donate money. The Weekly desires to correct and the Constitution” is considered one of the students to keep the strong tradition of Amador Much of the feedback the couple has received all significant errors. To request country’s most prestigious academic competi- Valley alive.” has been positive, but there have been some a correction, call the editor tions for high schools. It focuses on the nation’s “The Amador students on the team are a complaints over the swimsuit portion of the at (925) 600-0840 or e-mail: Constitution with panels of judges fielding [email protected] questions and listening to presentations from (continued on page 8) (continued on page 7) *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£x]ÊÓäänÊU Page 5 Newsfront +++(&)- #!
Oak Grove and allows Ayala’s group to pursue (continued from page 5) the referendum, the council will have to reconsider its action, either rescinding its approval of the Oak granted a temporary restraining order Grove project or calling for the ref- at the request of the Lins. The order erendum to be placed on the June 3 prevented City Clerk Karen Diaz state primary ballot. from reporting the official results In the meantime, Jerry Pentin, of a citizens’ group’s effort to gain chairman of the Keep our Park enough signatures from registered Committee that opposed Ayala’s )&$&# &!'#&'( *+-(# $+#!""!" * voters to qualify their measure for group when it was seeking signa- the June 5 ballot. tures on its petitions, complained ( & ("'' # ' "& " -"#"( &(" " (!#'$ & ( ("'' Ayala countered with a motion the her organization has not filed # ( &$&'#" (& "&&') ('#!%) -)'-#)!, ! . also filed in Superior Court by Palo its campaign expense report Alto Attorney Ron Katz seeking as required by the Fair Political ,& '( !# #+"( " $ "'( # '" *( #)"( (- the dismissal of the Lins’ suit on Practices Commission. His group #"#(""'(#'(-+ ( ",& '$&# &! grounds that it violates a state stat- has, showing it has spent $61,000 ute that protects individuals from on its efforts to support the Oak B`WDOZZSg¸a>`S[WS`S>S`a]\OZB`OW\W\UQ] Wa1SZSP`ObW\UWba¸ ab/\\WdS`aO`g “Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Grove project. Participation, known as SLAPP. “We feel that Oak Grove is a E3/@3=443@7<5 4`SS[OaaOUSOb3ZS[S\baBVS`O^ScbWQ;OaaOUS Besides the two legal teams next good project and good for the city,” #"-& " " 4`SSD7>b`SOb[S\bObDOZZSg1VW`]^`OQbWQ1S\bS` Friday, City Attorney Michael Pentin said. “Kay Ayala and her Roush will also be at the hearing. group have every right to oppose it, &'& ##(#( &'( "+ "('",$ & “Although the city is not a party but they should also abide by cam- to either of these suits, I will have paign finance laws and report what to advise the City Council on how they have spent on their drive to #&!#& "#&!( #" to proceed once Judge Roesch gather signatures for a referendum @WQV1c\VO³=e\S` B`OW\S`;O`WO1c\VO³=e\S` 1ZWS\b@SZObW]\a decides this issue,” Roush said. and who has contributed.” 3 DW\SgO`R/dS AcWbS j:WdS`[]`S1/'"## “Whichever legal action is taken Ayala said she is reviewing the Copyright © 2008, Fitness Together. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2008, Fitness Together. up first, the other side will have an claim and will file with the FPPC opportunity to argue against it. We as soon as the group’s measure is expect that Judge Roesch will try to qualified. resolve all of the issues on Friday.” “Right now, there is no measure If Roesch grants the Lins’ because the courts have stopped it request for a permanent injunc- from being processed through the tion that would prevent the peti- City Council,” she said. The court tions from being considered by the hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. on council, the Lins can proceed with Feb. 22 at the downtown Oakland their project and the land transfer. courthouse, 1201 Thirteenth St., However, if he denies that motion Dept. 31. N MOBY DICK REHEARSED THE ACTING COMPANY Specializing in Established in 1985 “Theater becomes a house of magic” Europe and the &EBRUARY s PM s 3TUDENTS South Pacific Destinations Theater enthusiasts will love what Orson Welles created out of Moby Dick, presented by one of the most respected repertory companies in America. Unlimited
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The designed and fabricated a train How to consign: One basket at a time! event will be decorated in an Emerald trestle motif in Memphis, which Clothes, Shoes, Toys & Room Decor. City setting, designed by local artist incorporates scale models of Diane Decoite, who is an avid collec- actual buildings and homes. tor of “Wizard of Oz” memorabilia. The center is a collective vision A dinner and program will begin at 8 from the Pleasanton Cultural The Engel Team p.m. There will also be a live auction Arts Council and the Civic Arts and dancing. Commission to downtown busi- Real Estate With a Personal Touch! The Firehouse Arts Center has been ness owners, the City Council and an idea for some time, although it only residents. The Pleasanton Cultural recently has gained momentum.A Arts Foundation, which is the body studio theater, visual arts center, art handling the fundraising campaign, classrooms and a grand lobby will was formed to bring the project to take shape in the historic Fire Station fruition. It has already committed No. 1 on Railroad Avenue downtown. Donlin Martin $1 million so far. For more infor- Inside the brick walls will be a first- mation, visit the newly-updated level, 3,400-square-foot studio theater Web site of the foundation at www. that can seat 240 and hold musical pleasantonartsfoundation.org. performances, lectures, poetry fes- Tickets for “A Wonderful tivals, children’s theater and inde- Glass marquees will be installed at Evening of Oz” are on sale for the front and back entrances of the pendent film screenings. Also on the center. $125 per person or $1,000 for a first floor will be a 2,000-square-foot table of eight. Corporate spon- gallery for touring exhibits and local sorships are available. For more artist’s artwork. Upstairs will be arts classroom for all information, call foundation campaign coordinator ages and a 1,350-square-foot grand lobby. Debbie Look at 846-1007. N Designs for the arts center have already begun. Renowned artist Martin Donlin designed marquees for the front and back entrances of the fire station in a unique twist (925) 249-6801 on stained glass. Oakland artist Pageant Joel Engel [email protected] (continued from page 5) All Color Services Cindy Engel [email protected] Haircut & Shampoo Ali Krebs [email protected] competition. and Hair Extensions Davis Walsh said the swimsuit $3.50 part of the show lasts a mere two 35% OFF exp 2-29-08 minutes and 17 seconds—as it is weekdays only timed to music—and counts for exp 2-29-08 a small percentage of the total. Contestants also choose their own All services performed by students while supervised by instructors. swimsuit. 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He said .56 LF (continued from page 5) the same group has offered to help 3 5/8” Crown prepare the “We the People” team cross-section of students includ- for Washington, along with Cook- ing band and drama students, AP Kallio and other California high students, non-AP students, varsity school teachers whose teams didn’t LF 1.99 athletes, students in special educa- win but want California to get the LF 7 1/4” Crown tion, and more,” Ladd added. trophy. .59 Three Southern California high Seniors on the Amador team 2 1/4” schools finished behind Amador include: Vincent Buscarello, Moulded Casing in the state finals in Sacramento Joel Detweiler, Katie Gellerman, Friday: Centennial High from Stoney Glover, William Grau, Bakersfield (second place), Arcadia Margaret Haupt, Kristyn Hayashi, .46 LF High School (third) and Arvin High Genevieve Hoffman, Pooja Jaeel, 2 1/4” Colonial School fourth. Udani Kadurugamuwa, Teresa Casing In Sacramento, a panel of legis- Machado, Erica Miranda, Sarah 2.89 LF lators, judges and others that chose Moellering, Lanz Nalagan, Joshua 9 1/4” Amador to represent California in Pann, Shannon Parker, Jeysree Santa Fe the 2008 national competition also Ramachandran, Devi Santhosh, Base included teachers from across the Kevin Sasek, Alexander Schlick, U.S., lobbyists, “We the People” Ryan Seams, Amaan Shaikh, alumni from 11 different schools, Siddarth Somanathan, Yichuan political science professors, a for- Sun. Kristpher Tayyeb, Corinne mer Oregon state supreme court Tu, Alan Wang, Terri Wang, Tony justice and others. Wang and Curtis Wong. Losing out among the 12 high Besides returning to their second school civics teams that won local semester class as they close their and district contests were Foothill senior year, the winning Amador 925-846-5040 UÊ5505 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton High School and Irvington High in team members will resume their Fremont. Foothill has been a con- extra practice sessions and will also sistent victor in “We the People,” join Ladd and the school in raising along with Irvington. Foothill’s the nearly $40,000 needed by April team was coached by Cindy Juarez, 1 to be able to attend the competi- the school’s advanced placement tion. Those interested in contribut- (AP) civics and economics teacher. ing can contact Ladd at bladd@ Pleasanton City Councilwoman pleasanton.k12.ca.us or send a Cheryl Cook-Kallio teaches AP check to the AVHS Competition 97D9;H7D: government at Irvington High and Civics Team, Amador Valley High coached its “We the People” team. School, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Ladd praised the teachers who Pleasanton, CA 94566. ?DJ?C79O helped coach his team and critique —Jeb Bing 7 Page 8ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£x]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ Newsfront Get Ready for child care programs is infant care. Swimsuit Child care provider YMCA offered care for as young Weather! as 6 months old, which Pomplum replaces YMCA center said is the hardest age group to CHANGES serve due to the need for additional Adventure Time plans to start enrollment mid-June staffing and care. The teacher-to-student ratio at by Emily Atwood of Pleasanton two choices being Adventure Time Adventure Time is 1:4 for ages 18 Adventure Time, a private, non- and Lakeview Montessori. to 36 months and 1:8 for 36 months profit child care provider, will move The district then formed a com- to 5 years old. The center’s hours …life is all about changes into 4667 Bernal Ave., which was mittee—made up of district staff will be 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. vacated in December by Tri-Valley and parents—to evaluate the pro- Pomplum said the committee s .O 3URGERY s ,IFT 3AGGING -USCLES YMCA. The Pleasanton Unified posals and licensing files, as well was impressed by the longevity of s .O .EEDLES s 4ONE 4ARGET !REAS School District board made the as visit the top two sites. the staff employed in the program s .O 3CARS s )NCREASE #IRCULATION vote at last Tuesday’s meeting. District documents show that and the extensive training manual s .O ND -ORTGAGES s )MPROVE -ETABOLISM School district spokeswoman Adventure Time has 31 licensed that is used. Myla Grasso said the program school sites, and has 23 years of For more information about The VIP System offers a fast, affordable, painless, easy to maintain, no plans to be open by mid-June, but experience, while Lakeview had Adventure Time, visit www.adven- side-effect method to get your body in the shape you want! timing would depend on obtaining one site. Additionally, the com- ture-time.com. N state licensing, a process said to be mittee found there to be no safety backlogged by three months. or supervision complaints with The Tri-Valley YMCA program the Adventure Time program, but used to lease the property, but noti- Lakeview had not had an evalua- Pleasanton fied parents in the program Nov. 19 tion since being licensed. that the last student day would be Adventure Time’s enrollment Real Estate News Dec. 21. The YMCA said it accu- costs consist of a $50 application mulated a $250,000 deficit over fee and one and a half month’s Look what 4 weeks can do! five years due to the high cost of tuition. Tuition ranges from $585 by infant/toddler care. to $1,190 per month, depending on Gerarda The intended purpose of the age and how many days a week the Stocking 302).' 30%#)!, facility was to provide a service for child attends. #ALL .OW &OR 9OUR district staff. Superintendent John The program’s owner, Neil Teller, Casey said that from the beginning, said scholarships are available and #OMPLIMENTARY 3ESSION that idea never materialized. It was that they would look into school .OT 6ALID WITH ANY OTHER DISCOUNTS %XPIRES reported that only 12 of 44 kids board clerk Chris Grant’s request BUYER'S MARKET enrolled had parents working in the for offering discounts to parents FOR NEW HOMES >Ì ÞÊ Ã district. LeeAnn Pomplum, the dis- working in the district. ÀiÀÞÊvÊ ÃÃÊ*>â>Ê7iiÃÃÊ iÌiÀ Builders, when the real estate trict’s coordinator of purchasing, Teller said, according to state xxxÊ*iÌiÀÃÊÛiÕi]Ê-ÌiÊ£äxÊUÊÊ ÜÌÜÊ*i>Ã>Ì said that number dropped to seven standards, that Adventure Time market turns from a seller’s market in October. would likely need to install a shade www.getchanges.comÊUÊ925-484-3223 In looking to replace the child structure and the capacity for chil- to a buyer’s market, are usually anx- care program, the district adver- dren could be increased if there ious to sell off their existing inven- tised a proposal request. The dis- was more outdoor space avail- trict received three proposals to able. One of the main differences tory, so they offer incentives—no occupy the facility, with the top between the previous and current down payment, no payment for six months, free landscaping, etc. But Take Us Along they very rarely lower the prices on How Nice their homes. Why? 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Sima A Alefi www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Financial Advisor 9260 Alcosta Blvd, Ste B11 Gerarda Stocking is the Owner/Broker San Ramon, CA 94583 of Stocking Realty. 925-828-9115 *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£x]ÊÓäänÊU Page 9 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 Pleasanton, CA 94566 Phone: (925) 600-0840 Fax: (925) 600-9559 President OpinionOpinion Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 19 Publisher Jeb Bing, Ext. 18 speech” while denying that same right of free speech to others who EDITORIAL Letters simply disagree with them. Editor Editorial I am outraged by the actions Jeb Bing, Ext. 18 Many ways to of Code Pink and the Berkeley Managing Editor measure media bias City Council. I am outraged that Janet Pelletier, Ext. 11 Drastic cuts in education Berkeley would give Code Pink Features Editor Dear Editor, preferential treatment while deny- Emily Atwood, Ext. 21 funding must be blocked The following comments are ing the United States military the Contributors in response to your recent opin- right to exercise their right to speak Jerri Long Parents and others in the community should be concerned by ion column regarding the myth of freely at their recruitment center. Elizabeth Campos Rajs projections made at last Tuesday’s Pleasanton school board meet- liberal bias in the media, “Good Berkeley’s actions make a mockery Joe Ramirez ing that major cuts in programs and faculty will be needed to journalists want to know about of our Constitution. We should all Cybele Ryan accommodate the $4.7-billion whack in state aid to public schools perceived bias” (Talking Points, be outraged when anyone is denied ART & PRODUCTION Jan. 18, page 13). free speech. over the next 17 months. It’s likely that Schwarzenegger and leg- 1) I thought there might be a Furthermore, all too often Code Art Director/Operations Manager islators of both parties will agree to some cuts because the state Shannon Corey, Ext. 17 Part 2 to your column to discuss Pink accuses our military men and faces a severe cash crunch that could leave it unable to pay its the heavy conservative (even ultra- women of committing unsubstanti- Designers Trina Cannon, Ext. 14 bills in the coming months. But a $4.7-billion cut on the backs of conservative) bias in some media ated, heinous acts. Where is the Lili Cao, Ext. 25 public education and the students it serves would wreak havoc on (think Fox “News”). What is your balance? Why haven’t we seen Kristin Herman, Ext. 14 a system that is already woefully behind most other states in per- definition of “liberal” in a time their outrage against the Al-Qaeda Manuel Valenzuela, Ext. 20 pupil funding. Pleasanton’s Superintendent John Casey warned when the political spectrum has members who on Friday, Feb. 1 shifted so far to the right since the strapped bombs to two mentally earlier that the district could manage the cutbacks first projected ADVERTISING Reagan presidency? Anyone to the challenged people and detonated Advertising Sales Manager of $1.5 million to $2 million without drastic measures. But the left of Cheney or Rush Limbaugh those bombs in crowded Baghdad Esmeralda Escovedo-Flores, Ext. 23 governor’s new plan would cut $4.5 million to our schools, wiping is a liberal? markets killing more than 90 inno- Account Executive out reserves and forcing major reductions. 2) There was no mention of cent people? Will they speak with Paul Crawford, Ext. 13 By law, pink slips must be sent out by March 15 to school dis- who owns the newspapers (e.g. equal or deservedly greater disdain Karen Klein, Ext. 28 trict employees covered by union contracts. That means that the owner Dean Lesher described him- about this actual, despicable act? I self as a ‘staunch’ conservative) or say not. Can we speak freely? Inside Sales/Classified Advertising school board will have to act by Feb. 26—its next meeting—to Susan Thomas, Ext. 12 the broadcast TV stations (Rupert I call on our mayor to condemn authorize the program and personnel cuts. An estimated 47 jobs Murdoch, GE, Disney, etc.). Talk Berkeley for violating the mili- Ad Services are at stake as well as class size reductions. At the first- through radio is dominated by conserva- tary’s right to free speech. Sandy Lee, Ext. 16 third-grade levels, and for high school English and mathematic tives. Rick Suarez Real Estate Ad Services classes, the reductions would change the ratio from 20 students 3) There are many ways to mea- Pleasanton Tracey Fordahl, Ext. 22 for each teacher to 32. Kindergarten classes would go from 20 sure media bias (owners/decision Berkeley resolution BUSINESS to 33. Teachers no longer needed in these classroom assignments makers and managers/editors of newspapers are usually conserva- disgusting Business Associate would be reassigned based on seniority or terminated. Also on Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 26 tive). One measure of the conser- the block are at least one vice principal’s position at each of vative bias is the type of letters to Dear Editor, Circulation Director the three middle schools, three full-time district administrators, On Jan. 29, Berkeley City Bob Lampkin, Ext. 41 the editor the papers print (many remedial reading programs and a reduction in the number of Democrats have given up on the Council passed a resolution to kick Front Office Coodinator counselors now serving elementary schools. local Tri-Valley Herald to print let- out the U.S. Marines. During their Kathleen Martin, Ext. 0 Most onerous among the governor’s proposed education cuts is ters to the editor, especially during city council meeting, the mayor How to reach the Weekly his plan to reduce Proposition 98 funding by $400 million in the election time). and councilmembers called the 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 4) Big corporations, encour- Marines “liars,” “trained killers,” current school year and to suspend Proposition 98 altogether in aged by Federal Communications “murderers,” “president’s own Pleasanton, CA 94566 fiscal 2008-09. To be fair, Schwarzenegger and the legislature are Phone: (925) 600-0840 Commission political appointees, gangsters,” and “unwelcome and Fax: (925) 600-9559 between a rock and a hard place. Already saddled with billions now dominate the news media. uninvited guests” (just to mention of dollars in bonds to be repaid from the last budget crisis that Military contractors like GE a few). Additionally, they reserved Editorial e-mail: resulted in the recall of Gov. Gray Davis and the special election (owner of a major TV network) a parking space out front of the [email protected] probably do not mind the U.S. recruiting station, free parking per- [email protected] of Schwarzenegger, the state’s new $14.5-billion shortfall is even worse. Schwarzenegger has taken an axe across the board, trim- venturing into new wars (like the mit and noise permit so Code Pink Display Sales e-mail: unnecessary Iraq war, maybe Iran anti-war activists could harass and [email protected] ming 10 percent of every department’s budget, including educa- is next) despite the toll to the U.S. attempt to intimidate the Marines Classifieds Sales e-mail: tion. This is not acceptable. As harsh as the budget cuts would and the country attacked. President and potential recruits—as one [email protected] be for Pleasanton, they would be a much greater disaster for a Eisenhower (a Republican) warned councilman stated ìI hope you of the Military/Industrial Complex (Code Pink) are successful and I Circulation e-mail: majority of California school districts that have no reserves and, [email protected] in fact, have already made serious cuts in their staffs and pro- but one can now add the media hope they (Marines) leave.” grams because of current financial shortfalls. Livermore, Oakley, (Fox News, CNN). Over the last two weeks Iíve made The Pleasanton Weekly is published every Mt. Diablo and Pittsburg school districts, to name a few, would George Reid dozens of attempts to get the posi- Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., Pleasanton tion of our congressman, Jerry 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 face major cuts in even traditional programs and sports. Raises Pleasanton, CA 94566; McNerney. Iíve explained to his already approved in some districts, such as San Ramon, may be Hiding behind ‘freedom staff I was writing a letter of dis- (925) 600-0840. of speech’ claim Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS rescinded. Parents and PTA representatives at the school board gust with Berkeley to the editor. I 020407. The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed meeting Tuesday, urged the district take whatever steps it can to made it clear it was not a letter to free upon request to homes and apartments restore Proposition 98 funds. Casey and Pleasanton school princi- Dear Editor, promote the war or speak against, in Pleasanton. Voluntary subscriptions at Our brilliant constitution grants not conservative or liberal. I wanted $30 per year ($50 for two years) are wel- pals and union leaders are meeting regionally and in Sacramento every American, who so chooses, to state in a letter, no matter what come from Pleasanton residents. in an effort to persuade legislators and Schwarzenegger to trim Subscription rate for businesses the right to speak with hostility your position is, our service men and for residents of other communities is the proposed cuts in education spending and restore the suppos- towards religion, political affilia- and women are dly liar as well. $50 per year. edly guaranteed funds voters approved 20 years ago. They are tion, support of the military, etc. It’s obvious you pretend to support POSTMASTER: Send address changes to also asking for our help by emailing the legislators who repre- However, none of us is above being veterans just to get their vote. I Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite sent Pleasanton with your comments. They are State Sen. Ellen held accountable for intolerant was in the U.S. Marines for seven 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Corbett (D-10th): [email protected]; 15th District behavior. years, served in Desert Storm and © 2008 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. Unfortunately, if you express a Somalia, and you disgust me. All rights reserved. Reproduction without Assemblyman Guy Houston (R-San Ramon): assemblymem- permission is strictly prohibited. contrary opinion to any boisterous You may view the Berkeley City [email protected]; 18th District Assemblywoman group, e.g. Code Pink, you end up Council comments through the fol- Mary Hayashi (D-Hayward): assemblymember.hayashi@assem- getting vilified. Is this free speech? lowing link: http://www.youtube. bly.ca.gov, and 20th District Assemblyman Alberto Torrico I say not. Those who speak with com/watch?v=dCXqYvJ0DaA&fe (D-Fremont): [email protected]. such hatred and disdain for oth- ature=related. ers often hide behind “freedom of Chuck Handwork Page 10ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£x]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ CommunityCommunity PulsePulse WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES City Council Tuesday, February 19, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue UÊ*ÕLVÊi>À}\Ê`«ÌÊ>ÊÀiÃÕÌÊ>««ÀÛ}ÊÀiVi`>ÌÃÊ Police Bulletin vÀÊÕÃiÊvÊ ÌâiýÊ"«ÌÊvÀÊ*ÕLVÊ->viÌÞÊ*À}À>Ê "*-®Ê Alleged car burglar arrested Property found in Gutierrez’s car and witness >««À«À>Ì statements led police to connect him to five auto UÊ1«`>ÌiÊÊÛÃÊ`LiÊ ÕÌÞÊ*>ÀÊ*ÀiVÌÊ>`Ê"«iÀ>Ì}Ê Pleasanton police arrested a 27-year-old Newark burglaries occurring in the Valley Trails neighbor- *>ÀÌiÀà «ÊÜÌ Ê ÕÃiÕÊÊ >Ê-ÌÀiiÌ man Feb. 2 in connection with five auto burglaries hood in the early morning hours. UÊ,iÛiÜÊ>`Ê`ÃVÕÃÃÊÌ iÊÃV«iÊ>`Ê«ÀViÃÃÊvÀÊÕ«V}Ê>LÀÊ in the Valley Trails neighborhood. “This guy targeted people’s cars that had bags i}Ì>ÌÃÊÜÌ ÊÌ iÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ*ViÊ"vwViÀÃÊÃÃV>ÌÊ**"® Horacio Gutierrez allegedly attempted to break and personal items in plain view,” Senkle said. “It’s UÊ1«`>ÌiÊÊ ÌÞÊ ÕVÊ/Ü9i>ÀÊ7ÀÊ*> into a car on South Glacier Court around 6 a.m. almost like putting a sign on the items saying ‘steal Planning Commission – Special Meeting The owner of the car called police who was able me.’ All of [the auto burglaries] are exactly that. 7i`iÃ`>Þ]ÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÓä]ÊÓäänÊJÊÇ\ääÊ«°° to stop Gutierrez as he was reportedly fleeing the They come buy, punch the window, grab and run. neighborhood. There’s not any physical evidence because they Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue Lt. Mark Senkle said Gutierrez had a felony no- don’t have to touch anything.” s 'ENERAL 0LAN $RAFT !IR 1UALITY %LEMENTS bail warrant for illegal drug possession and his pas- Senkle estimated that 70 percent of auto bur- ÊÊÊÊ,iÛiÜÊ>`ÊVÃ`iÀ>ÌÊvÊÌ iÊ À>vÌÊÀÊ+Õ>ÌÞÊ iiÌÊvÊÌ iÊÊÊÊÊ senger, 24-year old Holly Pigeon, also from Newark, glaries are the result of having valuables left in ÊiiÀ>Ê*>° was a parolee at large with a no-bail warrant. plain view. s 'ENERAL 0LAN $RAFT .OISE %LEMENTS Ê ,iÛiÜÊ>`ÊVÃ`iÀ>ÌÊvÊÌ iÊ À>vÌÊ ÃiÊ iiÌÊvÊÌ iÊiiÀ>Ê *>° Police Report Housing Commission The Pleasanton Police Department Ê {\ÎÈÊ«°°ÊÊÌ iÊÈÎääÊLVÊvÊ Feb. 6 Thursday, February 21, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. made the following information avail- 7iÃÌÊ >ÃÊ*ÃÌ>ÃÊ ÕiÛ>À`ÆÊ UÊ/ ivÌ\ Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue able. 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David Beard of Laurie Phillips ÌÞÊ iÀÊ>ÌÊÓx®ÊΣxäÓÇ° Trinity Lutheran Church officiat- ««V>ÌÃÊÕÃÌÊLiÊÀiViÛi`ÊÊ>ÌiÀÊÌ >Êx\ääÊ*° °]Ê, 9]Ê , ÊÇ]Ê & Ryan Huff ed the sunset ceremony at Crystal Óään°ÊÊ*ÃÌ>ÀÃÊ>ÀiÊÌÊ>VVi«Ìi`° Springs Golf Course, overlooking Ryan Huff and Laurie Phillips Crystal Springs Reservoir. The PLEASANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT were married Sept. 15, 2007, in bride wore an ivory, floor-length ./7 ()2).' 0/,)#% 2%#25)4 0%2 (/52 a joyful day of ceremony and Nicole Miller gown and jewelry / iÊ ÌÞÊÃÊVÕÀÀiÌÞÊÀiVÀÕÌ}ʵÕ>wi`Ê`Û`Õ>ÃÊÌiÀiÃÌi`ÊÊ celebration in Burlingame. from Yosemite National Park, >ÊiÝVÌ}ÊÊV>ÀiiÀÊÊ>ÜÊivÀViiÌÊÜÌ ÊÌ iÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ*ViÊ Ryan is the son of Kay and where the couple was engaged, i«>ÀÌiÌ°Ê/ ÃÊÃÊ>ÊiÌÀÞÊiÛiÊ«ÃÌ°ÊÊ Charles Huff of Pleasanton. He and carried a bouquet of peach graduated from Amador Valley mini calla lilies. ÀÊÀiÊvÀ>Ì]ÊVÌ>VÌÊÌ iÊÕ>Ê,iÃÕÀViÃÊ i«>ÀÌiÌÊ£ÓÎÊ High School in 1998 and Cal of Sunnyvale. She graduated from After celebrating the start of >Ê-ÌÀiiÌ]Ê*i>Ã>ÌÊV>ÊÓx®ÊΣxäxÈÊÀÊÛÃÌÊÜÜÜ°V°«i>Ã>Ì° Poly, San Luis Obispo, in 2002 Mountain View High School in their marriage with family and V>°ÕÃÊ««V>ÌÊ i>`i\ÊxÊ«°°]Ê/ ÕÀÃ`>Þ]Ê >ÀV ÊÓ]ÊÓään°Ê " with a bachelor’s degree in jour- 1996 and San Jose State University friends, the couple embarked ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC nalism. in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree on a honeymoon to Italy and AND PUBLIC COMMENT IS WELCOME Laurie is the daughter of Larry in print journalism and a minor in Greece. They continue to reside and Linda Phillips of Grants Pass, Spanish. in Walnut Creek with their cat, The above represents a sampling of upcoming meeting items. Ore., and Reta and Jesse Reynoso The couple, both Contra Costa Colette. For complete information, please visit www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/calendar *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£x]ÊÓäänÊU Page 11 Living Très Budding Amador designer to Janet Pelletier Student designer Claire Wei watches as Serafina Scurria, showcasechic fashions on the runway 12, models her gold lamé creation to see if she needs to make any alterations. by Emily Atwood ew York Fashion Week may have just ended, but the Wei plans on going to college and getting a degree in busi- all these fashions shows and I absolutely loved it,” she said. couture celebration continues at Amador Valley High ness management or marketing. And if she is still interested “I wanted to bring that inspiration and amazing experience. N School. Student designer Claire Wei will show her in fashion design, she intends to pursue it. We will try and involve the local community by introducing 2008 spring collection at the student-run fashion show, at 4 While the AVHS library may not be as glamorous as the up-and-coming designers and boutiques.” p.m. Feb. 23 in the school’s library. tents at Bryant Park in New York, Wei is determined to bring She said the club is “reaching for the stars” to produce This is the second year for the event, which will benefit a bona fide fashion experience to Pleasanton. a glamorous, high-end show on a tight budget, but is sure Tide detergent’s Load of Hope project, which cleans clothes “I interned for a purse designer and attended people will leave satisfied. for Hurricane Katrina and Southern California fire victims. Tickets to the fashion show are $8 in advance or $12 at the Wei, a senior, started Amador’s fashion club last year and door. Front row seats are available for $15. Call 931-0628. N has served as the president both years. The club exists to “capture and absorb” the essence of fashion and puts on a runway show once a year. Now with about 20 to 30 members, together the group learns and discusses everything from fab- rics to sewing technique to up-and-coming trends. Wei’s mother used to be a seamstress and made her own clothes in college. Yet, when her parents bought Wei a sewing machine her first reaction was, “Oh great, what am I going to do with that?” But eventually inspiration came to her. “You have that sudden revelation of going to make some- thing,” she said. “It can’t be a scheduled activity. You just have to wait until that moment comes.” Much of her technique is self-taught and enhanced in Amador teacher Margo Olsen’s class, Fashions and Fabrics. It was just a matter of draping fabrics, experimenting with different textures, playing around with patterns and mastering the sewing machine. For the student designer, the world is her own runway. Many of the clothes she makes herself—from her own pat- tern, she eagerly points out—and is proud to be the canvas for her original work. Just don’t expect it to consist of patchwork or look homemade. “I still think when students hear that I’m sewing my own clothes, they think of a ’50s housewife,” she said. But many of her creations have inspired others to get a sewing machine and give it a try. When it comes down to it, she works hard to incorporate personality into each outfit, so it’s both a representation of the wearer and the designer. “[Fashion is] what represents you the most,” she said, add- ing that oftentimes it can “speak” for the person. Her favorite designers include Marchesa—known for drap- ing and embodying the effortless chic Wei strives to achieve. The other, which she confesses is quite the opposite of the first, is Monique Lhuillier whose lines are feminine and playful. And then there’s Christian. Not Dior, but Christian Siriano of “Project Runway” fame. The fashion club watches the reality show, on Bravo, and discusses the fashion choices made each week. The contestant is known for his vivacious and snarky personality—and his unmistakable approach. Nicolle Woo, 13, leads the practice runway and is followed by Kiana “His point of view is not one that I share, but I respect Janet Pelletier it,” she said. “Whenever he works with his clients he always Jackson, 13; Mary Arnold, 13; and incorporates his own elements.” Vanessa Feder, 14. As for her signature, she likes using elastic rouching because she “hates the whole idea of constriction.” Page 12ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£x]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ Living Four hands, two pianos Pianists Mark Anderson and Tamriko Siprashvilli will come to the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, at 8 p.m. Saturday night. The show is presented by the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council (PCAC) and will benefit the council’s Arts in the Schools program. Tickets are $15, $20 and $25 Courtesy Eric Wood Courtesy and may be purchased online at www.civicartstickets.org until 5 p.m. the day of the performance; by phone at 931- 3444; and at the Amador Theater box office, open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays and two hours prior to the event. Visit PleasantonArts.org for details on the artists and per- formance. Allison Appell Ward (Little Sally), Danny Cozart (Bobby Strong), and Kyle Burgess (Tiny Tom) fight against the government to restore their freedom—to use private toilets—in “Urinetown.” When you gotta go, you Keeping Active People Active gotta go see ‘Urinetown’ David M. Bell, MD Pleasanton Playhouse presents UÊ9ÕÀÊ«iÀÃ>Ê`VÌÀÊvÀÊ a musical comedy opening tonight ÊÊ>ÊëÀÌÃÊÕÀià UÊ->i`>ÞÊ>««ÌiÌà Imagine that Pleasanton was music by Mark Hollmann, who also enduring a major water shortage after wrote lyrics along with Kotis. UÊ >ÞÊÛ>ÃÛi a 20-year drought. 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It’s not punitive,” Foothill High School, was pleased with the jury’s sentenc 1/2 off initial visit when 925.998.4768 you mention this ad. said Diane Jeronimo, executive director of the Tri Valley “I was really impressed with it. They came up with a Youth Court. “It’s about second chances for teens. I have two gestion I hadn’t even thought of,” he said, referencing 4133 Mohr Ave. Suite I, Pleasanton, CA 94566 kids and one granddaughter, and I’m one of eight kids in my off-campus restrictions. www.InBalanceAcupuncture.com family. I know kids make mistakes. This court is about giving Thies, who volunteered as part of a class service requ first-time offenders a second chance.” ment, said the whole experience was worthwhile. In its first session, nearly 30 local teens volunteered to par- “I want to be an attorney so this was an opportunity to ticipate as jurors and advocates. The advocates were provided how the legal system works firsthand. It was a once in a “Record Number of Students Apply with information about the case in advance and the defense time opportunity,” he said. advocates had an opportunity to meet with the defendants they According to the National Association of Youth Co for Admission to UC’s & CSU’s” were representing. there are more than 1,125 youth court programs in 49 st Source: Tri-Valley Herald 1/30/08 Ashleigh Montgomery, 16, of Dublin High School, served Locally, there are youth courts in Oakland and Modesto. as a volunteer juror in a petty theft case held last week. She As the executive director and lead mediator for the Ce Is your high school student: initially signed up to earn service hours for her Avid class, for Community Dispute Settlement, Jeronimo was approac but she’s interested in pursuing detective work in the future by a commissioner at the courthouse one day who asked h s ON TRACK and wanted to participate for that reason, too. consider starting a youth court in the Tri-Valley. s READY TO MEET ADMISSIONS EXPECTATIONS “I wanted an overall view of how it feels to be in a court- Jeronimo asked center mediators Carol Pitts and K room,” Montgomery explained. Coyle to research it and they discovered that there were s s INTERESTED IN PLAYING COLLEGIATE SPORTS Teni Ugbah, a junior at Dublin High School, takes a peer very successful youth courts in the area. As a group, s PLANNING FOR THIS AS A FRESHMAN OR SOPHOMORE advocacy class and hopes to pursue a law career. Being a jury visited a youth court in Modesto. “I fell in love immediat member was a learning experience, she said. Jeronimo said. &IND OUT THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE “I think it was a really good experience. It was really infor- After extensive meetings and presentations, agreem mative,” Ugbah said. “I learned a lot about petty theft.” were put into place with the Alameda County Superior C Call the professionals FOR A FREE CONSULTATION During the hearing, both the defense and prosecution advo- the Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton police department cates presented their cases before the defendant was seated at well as the three school districts in those cities. the witness stand and sworn in. The defendant then answered Clenney said studies have shown that youth courts ar Oxford Advisors 925-855-3220 questions posed by both advocates and all members of the jury. effective way of getting first-time offenders back on the r In a case involving petty theft, the defendant and a friend path. One study, she said, found that teens sent to juve had stolen a couple of fire logs from Safeway on a cold night detention had a 25 percent recidivism rate, while teens in November. participate in youth court only had a 3 percent repeat-offe They were apprehended in the parking lot by a secu- rate. rity guard and arrested by the police. After considering their Lt. Davis said Pleasanton has had a juvenile diver cases, the Pleasanton Police Department referred them to the program for 20 years and welcomed the nonprofit Tri Va The independence you want, the assistance you need. youth court. Youth Court. Without the youth court, Lt. Darrin Davis said the cases “We think it’s a fantastic idea. It offers a great alterna could have been sent to a minor offense court or to Alameda for all kids in the Tri-Valley,” Davis said. “Most of these County Juvenile Probation, both of which would have resulted are good kids. They’ve made a mistake. This gives the Independence is all about choice. in a record for the two defendants. second chance and they’re not going to have a record.” Once the facts of the case were presented to the jury and the The youth court only takes cases that are referred by The Parkview features apartments defendant was questioned on the witness stand, the jury left three participating police departments or school districts. with kitchenettes and an array of the courtroom to makes its decision. teens must be between the ages of 14 and 17, be curre amenities. Separate memory care To appear in youth court, the defendant has already taken enrolled in school and reside in Alameda County. accommodations are on-site. responsibility for the offense and is willing to accept the con- The court is only available to misdemeanor cases tha sequences determined by their peers. As a result, the jury is not not involve weapons, violence or crimes of a sexual natu deciding guilt or innocence; rather, what sanctions to levy. For example, teens who are charged with crimes such as 925/ 461-3042 “It’s a sentencing court. The child has already admitted petty theft, bullying and vandal- guilt,” explained Tonya Clenney, program director for the Tri ism could be considered for www.eskaton.org Valley Youth Court. the court, Jeronimo said. managed by Eskaton The court requires that all defendants receive a minimum Youth court will be held of three jury duty assignments, 10-30 hours of community the first Tuesday of each THE PARKVIEW service, and whatever other requirements the jury feels fits the month from 6-8 p.m. at ASSISTED LIVING IN PLEASANTON License #015601283 crime. The jurors are provided with a list of potential sanctions, the Pleasanton court- including a curfew, writing an essay or going on a jail tour. house. Teen volunteers Before the jury left the courtroom, Judge Kim Burgess are always needed to reminded the teens that they needed to be fair and objective to serve as advocates the defendant, and needed to fit the sanctions to the crime. and jurors. “At all times, you need to keep in mind that this is a real “The big bonus of case and it will affect his life,” Burgess said. “Once you reach youth court is kids a decision, you all have to agree.” get to participate. When they returned to the courtroom, the nine-member There is a large jury ordered him to serve on four jury assignments, complete pool of kids who 25 hours of community service and deliver a face-to-face can participate,” apology to the store manager. Davis said. In a second case heard in the same courtroom last week, a “Any kid who is teenage boy was charged with being under the influence of between 14 and marijuana at school. 17 years of age When questioned by the jury members, he said he had left will be looked at school at lunch on Jan. 18 to smoke pot with friends. They and considered. were caught when they returned to school. Jury members We’re looking for asked how he felt about his actions. a wide range of “I do feel bad and very much regret it. It was very poor kids.” judgment,” he said, although he acknowledged, in response to To volunteer a juror question, that he had been smoking pot two or three in the program, times a week before he was caught. contact Tonya When asked what punishment he had already received, the Clenney at 337- defendant said he was grounded by his parents, had his cell 7175. N Page 14ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£x]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ r Story SMOG INSPECTION tice with ten- Special$35 + $8.25 CERT.(coupon ) se he ades. 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Call Rene Lavigne from 8 a.m. to 8 Pet of the Week Author Visits civicartstickets.org or at the box office. p.m. Tickets available at the door. Youth Music Festival At 8 p.m. Feb. Mark Coggins author visit The 15 at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Rita Road, the Youth Music Festival Bernal Ave., presents author Mark presents performances from solo Lectures/ Coggins master of the hard-boiled vocalists, instrumentalists, and vocal detective genre, on at 2 p.m. Feb. 17. and instrumental ensembles, ages 18 Workshops He will show a slideshow of his favor- and under. Tickets are $7 in advance ite haunts in San Francisco. He will and $10 at the door. Purchase at Invisible Children Short Film also talk about his new book “Runoff.” www.civicartstickets.org, by phone at Screening For the past 22 years 931-5353 or in person. Northern Uganda has not seen peace. Invisible Children is working to change that. Screenings of the Invisible Classes Children short film titled, “Black is for Events Sunday,” will be held at 5 and 7 p.m. Introduction To California Native Feb. 17 at Valley Community Church, Catherine Hansen Rush Culture Multi-media class meets Luncheon & Fashion Show 4455 Del Valle Pkwy. Call 426-5502 or from 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 23 at Village Daughters of the British Empire email [email protected]. High School, 4645 Bernal Avenue, Luncheon and Fashion Show will Room 602. it gives participants the be held at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 23 at chance to feel hands-on Indian mate- the Castlewood Country Club, 707 rials, taste foods, see how Native Country Club Circle. Clothing present- Miscellaneous Californians lived, learn about their his- ed by Draper’s and Damon’s. Tickets tory with the explorers, missions, and are $30. Proceeds to go to The Blue E-Waste Recycling Recycle e-waste Gold Rush, and hear about their lives Star Mothers and the British Home for from 9 .m. to 4 pm. Feb. 16 at today. Instructor is Patricia Belding. the Elderly in Southern California. Call UU Church, 1893 N. Vasco Road, Cost is $25. Call 426-4280. 510-386-7069 or email pam.stewart@ Livermore. Free to recycle items Brownie, Blackie spread the word comcast.net. Pleasanton. include: TVs, monitors, laptops, flat Brownie and Blackie are here to tell you it’s Adopt a Rescued Bunny Reflections On Your Future screens, cell phones, ink jet car- tridges. It may be $5 to recycle some Month.” From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 17, the East Bay SPCA will host a Seventh- and eighth-grade girls inter- Clubs ested in science and engineering and items. Call 447-8747 or visit uucil.net. rabbit adoption event at the Oakland facility. their parents are invited to the fifth In addition, the East Bay SPCA will be hosting a bunny adoption Boost Writing with Critique annual Reflections On Your Future event the first Saturday of every month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their Session Most club meetings feature event held at Livermore High School, Dublin facility, 4651 Gleason Drive in Dublin. To learn more, call 479- speakers, published writers or industry 600 Maple St., Livermore, at 7 p.m. Seniors professionals, who talk about their 9670 or visit www.eastbayspca.org/events. Feb. 20. Choose from four hands-on experiences, the writing process, and workshops: robotics, photography, Senior Ball Gather your friends for Brownie and Blackie, and eight of their siblings (you know how tips on getting published. The meet- exploring pi and DNA extraction. an unforgettable evening of dining bunnies can be!) are available for adoption at the East County Animal ing at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 16 at Oasis Sponsored by TVROP and Tri-Valley and dancing New York style. The Shelter, 4595 Gleason Drive in Dublin, open daily 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 Grille, 780 Main St., offers something School Districts. Call 606-4812, ext. Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol p.m. Call 803-7040. different: a critique session. The cost 2330. Blvd., will be transformed into a New is $20 for members and $25 for non- Spring 2008 Fashion Show The York City style nightclub Feb. 22, members. Call 462-7495 or visit www. complete with live music provided by trivalleywriters.com. Amador Valley High School Fashion Club presents the 2008 Spring the USS Hornet Band. Space is lim- Hearing Loss Association of Fashion Show at 4 p.m. Feb. 23 at ited. Tickets are $25 for residents or America The Tri-Valley chapter of the the school, 1155 Santa Rita Road. $28 for nonresidents. Call 931-5372. Hearing Loss Association of America The show includes student models meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at Valley and student and professional design- Community Church, 4455 Del Valle ers! Proceeds go to “Tide, Loads Pkwy. Speaker Faisal Moalikyar of of Hope” for Hurricane Katrina and Spiritual Verizon will demonstrate the com- Southern California fire victims. Tickets 5502 Sunol Boulevard pany’s cell phones for hard of hearing are $8 to $15. Call Claire, 931-0628. Walk Through the Old Testament people. Meetings are free, open to the Learn the stories of the Old Testament Pleasanton, CA 94566 public and refreshments are served. in a fun, interactive, memorable Contact Hiram Van Blarigan, 455- way. Seminar for grade 6 to adult Gregg Schnepple Lic # 0F33296 6591 or [email protected]. and a kids’ seminar for kindergarten Insurance Agent Fundraisers 925-588-1225 Tax Strategies for the Self- through grade 5 from 5:45 to 9 p.m. Feb. 29 and from 8:30 a.m. to noon [email protected] Employed At 6 p.m. Feb. 19 at Four Comedy Fundraiser and Dinner Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard The local chapter of American March 1 at John Knox Presbyterian Road, Express to Success welcomes Business Women’s Association Church, 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin. speaker Maine Shafer, J.D. Maine’s Express to Success Network will Registration required. Fees are $35 Call For FREE Home, Auto platform abilities have involve making sponsor a Comedy Extravaganza to for adults, $25 for K-6 and teens, and tax information clear and usable. Cost raise money for the organization. The $105 for families. Includes dinner/ or Life Insurance Quotes is $5 for nonmembers. Call 202-9077 fundraiser will be held at 6:30 p.m. breakfast. Free childcare for preschool or visit www.expresstosuccess.org. Feb. 22 at Faz Restaurant, 5121 and younger. Call 828-1846. Tri-Valley Holistic Moms Network Hopyard Road. Tickets are $45 to Farmers gets you back where you belong. Tri-Valley Holistic Moms Network Keep $50. Call 510-366-7674 or visit www. the Spark Alive meeting is at 7 p.m. expresstosuccess.org. Sports Life • Auto • Home • Business Feb. 18 at CrossWinds Church, 6444 Jazzed About Pets Craig Chaquico *Additional professional discounts may apply. Sierra Court, Dublin. It’s sometimes will perform at Valley Humane Bike Maintenance Clinic Learn the hard to find time to connect with your Society’s “Jazzed About Pets,” an basic skills for keeping your bicycle partner. Share what works in your sig- exciting evening of smooth jazz, held running smoothly from 6 to 8 p.m. nificant relationship to keep the spark at 7 p.m. March 1 at the Palm Event Feb. 21 at Cyclepath, 337-B Main alive. Facilitated by Blaine Carman Center, 1184 Vineyard Ave. Tickets Street (Bank of America building). This M.A., MFT. Call 922-7615 or visit are $85. Call 426-8656 or visit www. drop-in clinic will cover standard main- Are you still working www.holisticmoms.org. valleyhumane.org. tenance procedures (and schedules) Relay for Life Informational Rally such as adjusting brakes and derail- with a Benefits Broker? The American Cancer Society invites leurs, diagnosing common bike prob- you to an informational meeting to lems and do-it-yourself repairs. This Concerts learn about Pleasanton’s Relay for event is a fundraiser for the Breast Life. The meeting will be held at 3 Cancer Fund. A $15 donation is sug- Why not try a Full Service Broker for all your Mark Anderson & Tamriko p.m. Feb. 16 at Coffee Beans & gested. Call 485-3218. Siprashvili At 8 p.m. Feb. 16, Mark Bistro, 401 Main St. The Relay will be Callippe Niners Callippe Niners is a Employee Benefit needs? Anderson and Tamriko Siprashvili will held July 26-27 at Pleasanton Middle perform two piano, four hand classical fun group of nine-hole women golf- School. The Relay is the premier fund- ers. We are currently welcoming new selections including such compos- raising event of the American Cancer ers as Rachmaninoff, Kreisler and members into our group. Our play t.FEJDBM t L Society which raises money for cancer days are Tuesday mornings. Call Joan, $BMM5PEBZGPSB'3&&2VPUF Mozart. Tickets are $15, $20 and $25. research. Call 264-4413. Purchase online at www.civicartstick- 462-1054. t%FOUBM t4FDUJPO ets.org, by phone at 931-3444 or in Sweetheart Dance Sponsored Give Ice Hockey A Try Day Women 925-463-1003 person. by American Legion Post 237, the ages 18 and older can learn to play Sweetheart Dance fundraiser will be Pleasanton Chamber Players ice hockey in a fun, safe and encour- held from 6 to 11 p.m. Feb. 16 at the aging environment from 6:30 to 8 p.m. t-JGF t7JTJPO to Perform at Amador Theater Veteran’s Memorial Building, 301 Main Performing works of great classical Feb. 16 at Belmont Iceland, 815 Old John Lange, Managing Partner St. The evening includes live music, County Road, Belmont. We provide composers, professional Pleasanton refreshments, bar by Al and VFW )PQZBSE3PBE 4VJUF4 musicians will entertain with strings, gear, give on-ice instruction and fin- t%JTBCJMJUZ t)3)PUMJOF and a raffle. Donations of $10 per ish with a scrimmage. 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A unique opportunity to own a ‘new’ home in historic downtown Pleasanton. Sold by Mike Carey, Investment Real Estate Sales at a Glance Source: California REsource 1011 Wynn Circle, Livermore Offered at $798,888 Pleasanton Dublin Livermore San Ramon Patty Windmill Springs, 4bed/3bath, 2472 sf home located on 8099 Total sales Total sales reported: Total sales reported: Total sales reported: sf lot w/3-car garage. Granite kitchen counters, Large Master reported:13 19 16 17 Suite, Downstairs office/bedroom with built-in desk/storage/ Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Lowest sale reported: Manzi Murphy Bed, updated paint/lighting/bath fixtures, Custom $395,000 $312,000 $185,000 $300,000 (925) 918-3543 wine storage nook, Beautifully landscape yards with over 20 Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: Highest sale reported: fruit trees, & vegetable garden. South of 580. $2,180,000 $825,000 $1,265,000 $1,935,000 Average sales report- Average sales report- Average sales report- Average sales report- 350 C Main St.Pleasanton, CA 94566 ed: $1,052,154 ed: $534,211 ed: $623,938 ed: $788,059 Office (925) 485-5700 www.TownAndCountryRW.com Home Sales This week’s data represents 7989 Bellina Street Braddock Ravin to J. & M. Warner for homes sold during January & Logan to S. Arita for $1,265,000 2008 $466,000 LIST YOUR 2747OPEN Cellars HOME Court HERE! Livermore Pleasanton 7995 Bellina Street Braddock Corners to Mowlavi Trust for & Logan to J. & S. Evasco for $1,150,000 6497 Alvord Way Guyette $438,000 1590 Chestnut Street M. & M. Trust toOPEN Pittenger Trust for HOME GUIDEGoralka FORM to Livermore Valley $550,000 4130 Clarinbridge Circle M. David to W. Vandyk for Investors for $385,000 456 Bunker LaneLIST J. & L. YOUR$385,000 OPEN HOME HERE Barrantes to S. & S. Srivastav 10971 Clifford Drive Jelavich for $1,638,000 4196 Clarinbridge Circle Trust to Graggoo Trust for GMAC Mortgage to E. $1,170,000 5202 Crestline Way Johnston for $425,000.00 JoAnna Jensen Cunningham Trust to J. & J. 5705 Crestmont Avenue Camillucci for $575,000 ______7108 Cross Creek Circle #B GMAC Mortgage to T. Pienig Wells Fargo to L. Mecca for for $417,000 2916 Garden Creek Circle $312,000 City S. Herndon to C. Chiang for 3375 Edinburgh Drive P. & M. $565,000 5501 De Marcus Boulevard Kennedy to M. & J. Weingart #613 Western Pacific Housing for $815,000 1548 Germano ______Way R. & K. ______to B. Dubois for $455,000 $______Moreno to S. & K. Yamasaki for 973 El Caminito Mello Trust to 5501 Demarcus Boulevard $2,180,000 # of Street Address C. & PriceD. Osborn for $385,000 #426 Western Pacific Housing Suckling 366 Lone BedroomsOak Drive C. to S. Kapoor for $500,000 3902 of property Madeira Way Champlin to R. Melin for Trust to K. & A. Butcher for 3245 Dublin Boulevard $397,000 $565,000 #328 A. Peters to R. 3866 Northwood Court G. & 3519 Murphy Street S. Wilson ______Ananthakrishnan for $380,000 to ______K. Sinz for $470,000 J. Otoole to Day, S. &Date C. Glavan & for 7144 Dublin Agent Meadows Name Street Phone $855,000 1001 Murrieta Boulevard #26 Time Open #B RealDeutsche Estate Bank Agency to R. & T. Fremont Number Investments & Loan to 5119 Oakdale Court M. Villesis for $344,000 C. Case for $185,000 JoAnna has a vast amount of sales experience ranging from outside sales with Edwards to J. & N. Loconte for 7754 Millbrook Avenue S. $505,000 6372 Owl Way Wells Fargo ADT Security Systems to inside sales with Westinghouse Electric Corp and now Parvin to K. Lau for $470,000 Bank to B. & J. Shiells for 9132 Olson Court R. & S. 8366 Mulberry Place Option $595,000 as a licensed Realtor. In all of her sales jobs consulting clients and listening to Vonderhaar to G. & S. Bugler DEADLINE OneIS Mortgage WEDNESDAY to S. Patel for 10 A.M. American their concerns was a top priority. She believes in providing exceptional, personal, for $2,175,000 $435,000 2325 Senger Street client centered service that will exceed her client’s expectations. Home Mortgage to R. Bergman 7714 Palmdale Court R. & 11293 Rolling Hills Drive M. for $751,500 J. Doleski to Norem TrustFAX for TO:& N. (925) Albrecht to P. 600-1433Bieler for $1,090,000 670 Sycamore Court T. Moll JoAnna thinks outside the box, looking for ways to assist her client’s needs. She $737,500 to S. Bortin for $730,000 3302 Santa Rita Road R. OR E-MAIL TO : believes in “Building Wealth through Real Estate”. She is excited to fins ways to 4889 Thorndike Lane Lennar 3832 Yale Way S. & J. Mamola Serrano to R. & A. Lorenzo for Homes to S. Yip for $789,000 help strategically reduce the impact of taxes and to increase long term net worth $395,000 to B. & N. Owen for $490,000 [email protected] Thorndike Lane Lennar through Real Estate Investments. She has put together a team consisting of Real 6386 Shorewood Court Orr San Ramon Estate Tax Professionals, Real Estate Attorneys and contractors as well as out of Homes to A. & A. Ocampo for Trust to M. Tang for $585,000 $794,000 7568 Balmoral Way Brookfield state contacts for those who wish to invest in other states. 1797 Via Di SalernoName: Seppala ______4908 Thorndike Lane Lennar Santorini to N. Zhu for Trust to K. Kamiya for Homes to A. Robles for $1,103,000 When it comes to selling your home, JoAnna will provide a very extensive $2,000,000 $778,000 7342 Briza Loop Hagg Trust Marketing Campaign which will include a virtual tour, direct mail, and staging. DublinDaytime Phone4928 Number: Thorndike ______Lane Lennar to J. & C. Gastelluberry for $630,000 Ask about her “Love it or Leave it Guarantee”. When buying a home she realizes 5315 Asterwood Drive Homes to S. Choi for $686,500 that your time is valuable! Her goal is to find the right home for the best price R. Cleary to Hsi Trust for Livermore 104 Castleton Court M. & $825,000 L. Pournia to J. Marshall for and terms. 2866 Alnwick Avenue #3 $685,000 7983 Bellina Street #16 Shea Homes to A. Johnson for 1513 Craiglee Way A. Herman Braddock & Logan to C. Ma for $462,500 $470,000 to G. & V. Kwon for $678,000 1013 Arrowhead Avenue 7981 Bellina Street Braddock 3050 Enfield Street Brookfield US Bank to P. Porreca for Emory to H. Yeung for $837,000 & Logan to K. & D. Cummings $315,000 925.426.3867 Email: [email protected] for $460,000 432 Fuchsia Lane S. Lao to 2199 Calibria Court S. D. Cover for $712,000 Page 20ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£x]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE COMPANY 2%3)$%.4)!, 3!,%3 s ).#/-% 02/0%24)%3 %8#(!.'%3 s ,!.$ !.$ $%6%,/0-%.4 OPEN SAT/SUN 12-3 844 Division Street, Pleasanton Historic 1895 Downtown Victorian, beautifully Exclusive remodeled, w/ 2000 sq. ft. of living space, on a large over 1/4 acre lot. 3br, 2ba + offi ce/basement. New designer kitchen, granite, stainless, and 658 Sonoma Court , travertine fl ooring. Hardwood fl oors, and new paint Livermore inside and out. Totally remodeled baths. Perfect for entertaining! $585,000 $1,195,000 Attention to detail starts with your first look!! This home OPEN SAT/SUN 1-4 features beautiful Summer Maple 4639 3rd Street, Pleasanton wood floors, crown molding, Location, location, location! Approx. 1100 sf 3br/2ba updated kitchen w/Maple Cabi- vintage home on a giant approx. 11,000 sf lot. Zoned nets, updated bathrooms, freshly for up to 4300 sf new home. Existing 1928 Bungalow painted, ceiling fans, sparkling perfect to live in while planning your new home, or pool, and so much more!!!! for use as rental. $989,000 633 Brookfield Drive, Livermore $539,900 Coming Soon Coming this Spring Spacious Summerset home freshly 15 Benjamin Ct., Pleasasnton! Pristine 1925 home in the heart of downtown painted, open floor plan, dining area, Approx. 2000 sq. ft. 4br, 2.5ba downtown home. Pleasanton, one block off Main St. Totally serene patio, wood burning fireplace, One block off of Main St! Built in 1999, open remodeled, w/ Sub-Zero & Viking appl, spacious bedrooms, updated bath, fl oor-plan, 2 car garage, laundry room, lots of custom millwork, paver stone driveway. low maintenance yards, all electric home for the $$! Call for sneak preview. 3br/2ba, +loft, 2390 square feet of living space. kitchen, ash cabinets! Approx. $766,000 Call for information. 4250 First Street, Pleasanton Unique Opportunity! Rare 5-plex w/(4) 1br units +(1) detached 2br house. Current below-market rents bring in over $4000 per month. Development possibilities! Great Downtown Pleasanton location— walk to everything. Including fi ne dining, concerts in the park and farmers market! $1,269,000 For a private showing of these properties, call Robin Young at 925.701.2107 925.963.0569 Cell MIKE CAREY, Broker 925.846.0506 Offi ce 0,%!3!.4/. s +OLL #ENTER 0ARKWAY s Featured Properties Dublin – Incredible Price! Beautiful 3 bedroom 3 bath Livermore – Beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bath home with Pleasanton - Walk to Award-Winning Vintage Hills Livermore - Lovely single level design in Vinsanto of Venizia Townhome with over 2000 square feet of living almost 2200 square feet, located in a court and walking Elementary School, neighborhood parks, open space, hik- South Livermore. Soaring ceilings, bonus/playroom could space, Cherry Hardwood floors and cabinets, Granite distance to schools, shops and more! This lovely McKenna ing trails, and Historic Downtown Pleasanton! Prestigious be a den or 4th bedroom. Spacious living dining room and counters, upgraded tile flooring throughout, two tone paint, model shows pride of ownership. Upgrades include newer Vintage Hills Home with 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, and a bonus open airy feeling. Kitchen is a delight with granite tile, and a great location with views of the park, pool, and hills. flooring and built ins. Great floor plan with a downstairs room. Kitchen with solid granite counters and newer appli- built in refrigerator, sideboard cabinets and pantry. Master This is a must see…stands out among the rest! bedroom and a full bath. Great large yard! ances. Wood Floors in the Kitchen and the Dining Room. bedroom with retreat and more! 3285 Monaghan Street $558,850 6586 Green Hills Court $695,000 3508 Touriga Drive $769,000 2792 Vernazza Drive $977,500 Pleasanton - Gorgeous rare remodel in Ruby Hill with a Livermore – This beautiful Palomino model is rarely avail- Pleasanton - Formal French Elegance in Ruby Hill! A Pleasanton - The “Window of Opportunity” is Wide Open golf course / vineyard setting. Light, bright, & highly func- able. The wrap around porch invites you into the warmth of Stunning “New” Custom Home with 5 BR, 5.5 BA, & Quality at Ruby Hill. Take a look at this Beautiful Custom-Built 5 tional floor plan with 4 bedrooms (1 down) & 3 full baths. the home. The Hardwood floors, slab Granite, stone, tile and Features Throughout. The Sweeping Spiral Staircase, Polished bedroom 5.5 bath Italian Villa. “Timeless” in so many ways: High quality granite in kitchen & master bath. New stain- custom upgrades make you want to stay. Library/Office off the entry, Au-pair/In-law quarters, a game room, a big Family Marble Entry & Rotunda/Dome Ceiling lead to a Fantastic a Golf Course Setting (4th Hole), Quiet Cul-de-sac Location, less steel appliances, new pecan floors, new carpet, paint & Room plus 700 square foot room with bath above the garage Kitchen/ Nook/ Family Room with 2 Islands & an adjacent Park-like Yard (Fountain, Pool, Spa) and Quality Features fixtures. Beautiful backyard with roses & a play set! (possibly a 5th bedroom). Just beautiful! Game/ Billiard Room with Walk-behind Wet Bar & More! Throughout. Don’t miss this opportunity! 451 Trebbiano Place $1,295,000 3182 Bay Meadows Court $1,545,000 1958 Armondo Court $2,600,000 2809 Vizzolini Court $2,699,000 Ruby Hill Division - 101 East Vineyard Ave, Suite 103 Livermore, CA 94550 925.417.2250 *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£x]ÊÓäänÊU Page 21 Real Estate PLEASANTON WEEKLY OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND For an online version with mapping or to list your open home go to: www.PleasantonWeekly.com/real_estate 3590 Florian St. $652,000 1948 St. George Rd. $759,000 DUBLIN :Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 426-3889 :Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 260-8883 LAFAYETTE 3 Bedrooms 1037 Hometown Wy. $749,900 6 Bedrooms :Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 447-2723 4 Bedrooms 11528 Streambed Pl. $574,500 2516 Raven Rd. $859,000 74 Milano Ct. $1,095,000 3276 Sweet Dr. $1,325,000 :Sat/Sun 1:30- :Sun 2-5 Alain Pinel-Kris Moxley 519-9080 :Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 855-4103 :Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 977-8965 4:30 Prudential California Realty 918-0500 4484 Funston Gate Ct. $875,000 471 Francis Dr. $1,149,000 7251 Amanda St. $589,999 :Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 260-8883 :Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 855-4149 :Sat 1:30-4 Alain Pinel 251-1111 NEWARK 4639 Third St. $989,000 842 Matadera Cir. $1,149,888 11474 Silvergate Dr. $649,950 Sat/Sun 1-4Investment Real Estate Co.846-0506 :Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 260-2508 3 Bedrooms :Sun 1:30-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 251-2547 410 Bridgeside Cir. $699,000 35147 Millwood Ct. $650,000 8246 Rhoda Ave. $949,000 4 Bedrooms :Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 260-8883 :Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 397-4244 :Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 876-7089 844 Division St. $1,195,000 441 Scout Pl. $950,000 4 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms Sat/Su12-3 Investment Real Estate Co. 846-0506 :Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 457-4551 72 Castlewood Dr. $2,350,000 1409 Harlan Dr. $969,900 6378 Normandy Dr. $585,000 8333 Creekside Dr. $1,100,000 :Sun 1-4:30 Sotheby’s 484-2045 :Sun 1-4 Prudential California Realty 918-0500 :Sat/Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 251-2503 :Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 463-0436 1818 Brooktree Wy. $730,000 20 Cannes Ct. $998,500 5 Bedrooms :Sun 1-4 RE/Max Accord 737-7000 :Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 791-2600 OAKLAND 3548 West Las Positas Blvd. $777,000 4939 Sequoia Ave. $824,900 5 Bedrooms :Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 417-8603 :Sat/Sun 1-4 Re/Max 580-8011 1 Bedrooms 946 Madeira Rd. $819,950 104 Parkhaven Dr. $1,200,000 525 Canyon Oaks Dr., #G $329,000 :Sun 1-4 Allied Brokers 846-3755 :Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 260-8883 :Sun 2-5 J. Rockcliff Realtors 683-7709 LIVERMORE 3645 Dunsmuir Cir. $929,000 308 Sunset Dr. $1,249,000 :Sun 1:30-4 Alain Pinel 998-9747 :Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 260-8883 2 Bedrooms 272 Montego Dr. $5,489,000 3120 Arcadia Cmn., # 404 $374,900 5 Bedrooms :Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 791-2600 For an online version with :Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 998-3078 4967 Monaco Dr. $1,399,950 mapping or to list your open :Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30/1-4Hometown GMAC- CASTRO VALLEY 3 Bedrooms Danielle Peel 426-3852 home go to: 5525 Haggin Oaks Ave. $465,000 1258 Hearst Dr. $1,595,000 4 Bedrooms :Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 525-0116 :Sat/Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 846-6500 www.PleasantonWeekly.com/ 1343 Delaware Ct. $509,000 22759 Rancho Palomares Pl. $819,000 8330 Moller Ranch Dr. $1,598,888 :Sat/Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff 251-2577 :Sat/Sun 1-4 Valley Brokers 484-0506 :Sat/Sun 1-4 Re/Max 580-8011 real_estate 562 Caliente Ave. $599,900 7914 Paragon Cir. $1,899,000 :Sun 1-4 :Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 846-6500 Hometown GMAC - Louise Davis 426-3834 3623 Cameron $1,925,000 4 Bedrooms :Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel-Kris Moxley 519-9080 2551 Vintage Ln. $1,335,000 :Sun 1-4 Valley Brokers 437-5830 SAN RAMON 983 Cayuga Ct. $499,000 :Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 216-7082 3 Bedrooms 6608 Tiffany Cmn. $549,000 113 Arianna Ln. $519,000 Open Sat/Sun 1-4 Pending Before Listing On MLS :Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 963-8322 :Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 977-8965 1119 Madison Ave. $599,000 4 Bedrooms :Sat/Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 525-0116 254 Nadine St. $669,950 112 Lawnview Cir. $575,000 :Sat/Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 251-2502 :Sun 2-5 J. Rockcliff Realtors 837-7110 1836 Heidelberg Dr. $749,000 8024 Briar Oaks Dr. $839,000 :Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30J. Rockcliff Realtors 583-2181 :Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 734-5061 1579 Frankfurt Wy. $769,000 533 Adriatic Ct. $845,000 :Sat/Sun 12:30-3:30J. Rockcliff 251-2523 :Sun 1:30-4:30J. Rockcliff Realtors 648-5341 4293 Bellmawr Dr. $799,900 5 Bedrooms :Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel 583-1121 3882 Mandy Wy. $1,499,950 5 Bedrooms :Sun 1-4 Realty World 918-3543 813 Spring Brook $775,000 1642 Feldspar Ct. $939,000 983 Cayuga Livermore 1743 Spumante Place :Sat 1-4 Alain Pinel 583-1121 :Sat 1-4 Investment Real Estate Co. 846-0506 This Livermore home has 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths It This beautiful 3793 sq. ft. home has ALAMO has been Totally Remodeled! Just call us on how you 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. It is located PLEASANTON can POSSIBLY buy this home with on the golf course at Ruby Hill ! 3 Bedrooms ONLY 3 % Down!! Offered at $1,850,000 2 Bedrooms Offered at $499,000. Please contact Fran or Dave Cunningham 2185-3 Arroyo Ct. $349,900 101 Easy St. $899,000 @ 925 426 7957 :Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 924-0444 :Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 989-2989 2233 Goldcrest Cir. $499,000 4 Bedrooms A team of FIVE qualified experts to give :Sun 1-4 ReMax/Accord Jeff Clyma 918-3395 35 Summer Meadows Ct. $2,390,000 you more than ONE agent can provide! 7425 Stonedale Dr. $525,000 :Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel 791-2600 :Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 455-7000 4382 First St. $699,850 6 Bedrooms :Sat 1-4 J. 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OFFERED AT $1,595,000 LAGUNA OAKS BRAND NEW CUSTOM HOME BONDE RANCH SOLD PENDING SALE SOLD 2565 ARLOTTA PLACE, PLEASANTON 5725 OHANA PLACE, PLEASANTON 812 GENEVIEVE PLACE, PLEASANTON Best location in Laguna Oaks! Desirable La Jolla model with down- Just completed! Brand new custom home with all the features you would ex- Single level Shapell home with expansive panoramic views of pect in a custom home and not see in a production home. Located on a private stairs master on premium .40 acre lot. Four bedrooms, bonus/media drive with a premium +/- half acre lot. Built by Ohana Homes, which means Pleasanton Ridge. Three bedrooms, plus formal office. Two baths. room plus formal office. Three and a half bathrooms. Approximately quality throughout. This high tech home is owner friendly. Beautiful views of Approximately 2,302 square feet. Approximately .25 acre lot. 3,886 square feet. Private, park-like rear yard with waterfall, Koi pond Pleasanton Ridge. Five bedrooms plus formal office. Six bathrooms. Approxi- Upgraded kitchen with granite slab countertops, and brand new and meditation area. Expansive lawn area (pool site). Large kitchen mately 4,500 square feet. Large gourmet kitchen with granite slab countertops, stainless steel appliances. Plantation shutters. Hardwood flooring with granite countertops. Spacious downstairs master with his/her cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Large master suite with retreat throughout. New paint. Professionally landscaped. Walk to Main walk in closets. New carpet throughout. A short walk to the commu- area. Andersen French doors to covered lanai from formal living, master, and Street. Don’t miss this one! nity pool, park, and tennis courts. family rooms. Distressed wide plank wood flooring. Custom crown molding and baseboards throughout. Minutes from Downtown Pleasanton. OFFERED AT $1,999,995 PLEASANTON VALLEY PHEASANT RIDGE MODEL NOW, MORE THAN EVER, EXPERIENCE CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE... SOLD SOLD Blaise Lofland has been a resident of Pleasanton for 25 years, and a full-time realtor for more than 20 years. He has been Pleasanton's top producing residential resale realtor from 2000-2007*. Blaise has earned the respect of clients and colleagues alike by helping people maximize their buying and selling potential and providing the facts needed to make well informed decisions. His knowledge of the Tri-Valley 4856 WINGATE DRIVE, PLEASANTON PHEASANT RIDGE MODEL market, available financing, genuine concern, follow- through, and straight forward approach has helped many families and investors fulfill their real estate needs. BLAISE REPRESENTED BUYER BLAISE REPRESENTED BUYER *Cumulative per MLS. P-TOWN WEEKLY REAL ESTATE INVENTORY AND SALES ACTIVITY WATCH Actives (last week) New Actives **Pendings (last week) New Pendings ** Single Family Homes Under $1,000,000 80 81 4 9 Single Family Homes Over $1,000,000 77 78 0 4 Single Family Homes Over $2,000,000 28 29 0 1 Total # Of Single Family Homes In Pleasanton 157 159 4 13 This is a weekly watch for Pleasanton Residents to monitor active inventory and pending sales overall or by price range. ** Arrows represent an increase or decrease in the units in a given category. PLEASANTON 900 Main Street Page 26ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊ£x]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ apr.com High End Service...Real People Attitude! SOLD Just Reduced Pending in 3 Days! 5662 Carnegie Way, Livermore 4838 Dolores Drive, Pleasanton Come home to Livermore’s Wonderful spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom 2985 sqft+/- neutrally Wine Country to this beautiful updated home with vaulted ceilings 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom 3,541 located in the highly sought after sqft.+/- on a large lot in one of neighborhood of Pleasanton Hills. Livermore’s most sought after This home is a fantastic opportunity and features a beautiful communities, Lindenwood. Highly upgraded and ready backyard complete with a pool, spa and gorgeous waterfall. to move into, truly a must see home! Price is $990,000 Nestled in a prime location on the south end of town only www.5662CarnegieWay.com 925.413.9306 minutes to Mission Hills Park, downtown, schools, shopping and more! Price is $1,275,000 925.621.4062 [email protected] Pleasanton Hills: 5 bedroom, office, theatre room, pool with views - a must see! Call for a private showing and sneak preview. Coming West Side of Pleasanton: 6 bedroom, guest house, pool, walk to park, views, like brand new - a must see! Call for pricing and sneak preview Whether you are looking to Soon! Call for other listings that are coming soon in Pleasanton Valley, Bridle Creek, West Side Pleasanton and more. sell your Luxury Estate or To view the latest available homes on the market visit my website at www.SusieSteele.com purchase your first Dream Home, I strive to satisfy your Real Estate Needs! PLEASANTON | 900 Main Street | 925.251.1111 The latest from The 680 Blog Spring.... The End of Hibernation? If you have been following the Pleasanton real estate market these past few months, you know that bears are not the only animals in hibernation. Home buyers have been hibernating as well, forced into hiding by a seemingly unending wave of bad news about the national real estate mar- ket. 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UWE MAERCZ BY APPOINTMENT MOXLEY TEAM OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 BLAISE LOFLAND OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 DOUGLAS BUENZ BY APPOINTMENT PLEASANTON $2,649,000 PLEASANTON $1,925,000 PLEASANTON $1,899,000 PLEASANTON $1,849,000 Custom estate built by Doble and Son. 5bd/3ba 3,291+/-sf with 1+/-acre lot. Single Largest model in Laguna Oaks! 5bd/3.5ba, Single story custom with 5bd/4ba over Impressive views, open space and excep- level, 3-car garage, 2 large sideyards. 4592+/-sf home is on a .46+/-ac. Panoramic 4200+/-sf on .41+/-acre cul-de-sac. Lot with tional architectural design and quality Private well, pool and spa. Located in the views. Over $3000k in improvements to views in prime Bridle Creek/Sycamore craftsmanship at this private 1.18+/-acre heart of Pleasanton in the Mohr Estates. grounds. Bonus/media room. Formal office/ Heights area. Granite/ Cherry kitchen, estate. 6bd/5.5ba on a 6100+/-sf lot. 3623 Cameron gourmet kitchen. 7914 Paragon Circle hardwood floors, luxurious master suite. UWE MAERCZ BY APPOINTMENT PETER MCDOWELL BY APPOINTMENT PETER MCDOWELL BY APPOINTMENT JENNIFER MALAKOFF BY APPT PLEASANTON $1,775,000 DANVILLE $1,495,000 DUBLIN $1,149,000 LIVERMORE $1,075,000 Lowest price ever to own a custom home Beautiful 4bd/3ba home set back from the Former model home, built in 2002. 4bd/ Generously upgraded, multifunctional at Ruby Hills! Formal French home with street with a private driveway. No rear den/3ba, 3507+/-sf on a 6050+/-sf lot. home has hi-tech touches for the ultra- 4112+/-sf, 4bd/3.5ba and 2 bonus rooms. neighbors. Open entry, spacious floor Formal DR/custom built-ins, FR/gas fire- active lifestyle! Gourmet kitchen, lovely plan. Two fireplaces. Great landscaping, place/entertainment center. Master suite/ architectural features, extensive landscap- fruit trees, gazebo, pool and spa. retreat. Butler pantry/wine refrigerator. ing, hidden indoor/outdoor sound system. KIM OTT BY APPOINTMENT SALLY MARTIN BY APPOINTMENT LINDA TRAURIG BY APPOINTMENT MOXLEY TEAM OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 DUBLIN $1,028,000 PLEASANTON $990,000 PLEASANTON $960,000 PLEASANTON $859,000 This home sits high in the Dublin Hills Birdland charmer. 4bd/2.5ba, 2,253+/- Stunning 5bd/2.5ba home in wonder- 3bd/2ba 2,156+/-sf of living space. with easy access to 580 and 680 freeways. sf tri-level home. Remodeled gourmet ful Del Prado neighborhood. Very open Expanded family room, custom wood- Features include decorator tile floor, slab kitchen with slab granite and high end kitchen/family room with addition to din- working throughout. Corner location, granite counters in kitchen, raised fire- appliances. Updated baths. Open floor- ing area. Large master/vaulted ceilings. breakfast nook in kitchen, and hardwood place. 4 bedroom and 4.5 baths. plan. Beautiful backyard. flooring. 2516 Raven Road MARK JAMES BY APPOINTMENT BRAD SLABAUGH BY APPOINTMENT GINA HUGGINS BY APPOINTMENT MAUREEN NOKES OPEN SAT 1:30-4 PLEASANTON $773,000 PLEASANTON $749,900 LIVERMORE $639,000 DUBLIN $589,999 Absolutely gorgeous 2040+/-sf home No rear neighbors! Detached single family Shows great! This 2100+/-sf home offers Lovely single level 3bd/2ba home fea- with 4bd/2ba, plus bonus room. Private home built in 1998. Contemporary features 4bd/2.5ba. Beautiful refinished hard wood tures recently remodeled kitchen, berber cul-de-sac location. Recently upgraded. include "Great Room" concept, generous floors throughout most of the home. Very carpet, FP with pellet stove, fenced/paved light, volume ceilings. 3bd/2.5ba, 2029+/- private family room perfect for relaxing. parking for multi-vehicles. 7251 Amanda sf. Close to downtown Pleasanton. Baths remodeled. Court location. St PLEASANTON | 900 Main Street 925.251.1111 LIVERMORE | 187 S. J Street 925.583.1111