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Page 2ÊUÊOctober 2, 2009ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Trusted Name Brands Since 1976 AROUND Tri Valley’s Full Service Rebate Realtor! Sidewalk Homes rebates buyers up to 50% of PLEASANTON DECKING our commissions.* Combined with our full service, BY JEB BING professional representation, it’s the best deal in town. s TREX s REDWOOD Here’s a Realtor s TIMBER TECH On a $500,000 home, that could be who can laugh s )2/.7//$ $7500 back in your pocket!* through a tough s !:%+ (Across from Raley’s Market) market Will Bateson Broker n the current depressed real 925-455-0845; license #01396959 estate market, it’s good to have Realtor friends who are never- LUMBER & HARDWARE I 5505 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton 925 846 5040 * For Details visit SidewalkHomes.com theless upbeat and humorous. I’ve known Hometown GMAC Realtor Pat Griffin for years, although not nearly as long as her 30 years of selling homes, townhouses and mobile homes in Pleasanton, an an- Pat Griffin 560 Main St., niversary that she is celebrating this month. During that time, she has since both mobile home parks are Downtown Pleasanton sold hundreds of homes here and restricted to seniors. A buyer must Monday through Saturday in the Tri-Valley and even beyond. be at least 55 years old, although Many of you no doubt have been a spouse can be younger, but no 10-6, and Sunday 11-5 her clients. Still more may have children are allowed. When she 846.6600 484.kids (5437) www.shopsavvyseconds.com seen her on stage at Tommy T’s or first started handling mobile home 2009 the open mic sessions at Bunjo’s park sales, they were adult-only Take an Comedy Club in Dublin on Friday communities. She remembers sell- additional nights. She does stand-up comedy ing a mobile home to a 24-year-old 10% OFF Special Event! that keeps audiences laughing — man who was tired of living in an exp 11-1-09 good, clean comedy that can be apartment. When the parks were “Shop and Sip” Girls Night Out! hard to find these days. She’s also converted to seniors only, a few of Live the resident comedian at meetings the nonconforming owners were Friday, October 2nd from 6:30-10pm Join the fun! Music by of the Valley Marketing Association grandfathered in and allowed to Nail Care by Polished Offerings Ken of Realtors on Friday mornings, stay, but all are now gone. >ÀÊLÞÊ>ÀÞÊ*>ÌÀVÊ->ÊUÊ-«À>ÞÊ/>ÃÊLÞÊ,>ViiÊvÊ i>Ê Àâi Maffeo where she’s served as president Griffin said the first mobile home twice and held other offices. One she sold was a small, but well fur- Debbie Lopes Call to book your beauty service of her favorite lines at these Friday nished unit in Hayward for $16,000. morning meetings, after her col- Prices have climbed since then and leagues have talked about their list- some manufactured homes, deliv- ings of $700,000 and $1-million- ered in sections by trucks, go for plus homes is to offer an alternative $200,000 and more. Most, though, DIABLO FLOORING, INC two-bedroom, one bath, fully-car- are in the $89,000-$129,000 range, peted unit for $99,000, or even less with many occupied by couples well ... in one of the two mobile home into their 80s, widows and parents parks on Vineyard Avenue just east who have relocated from back east of Bernal Avenue. to be near their children in Pleasan- And, she has takers. She sells ton but prefer to live independently. more mobile homes (she calls them Griffin says she spends many eve- manufactured homes since most ning talking with out-of-towners of them aren’t mobile anymore) and walking them through Internet in Vineyard Villa and Hacienda photos of the units that are avail- CARPET • HARDWOOD • LAMINATE • TILE • VINYL mobile home parks than any other able here. Many look for upgrades, Diablo Flooring Inc. is here to bring the best possible pricing with the most beautiful and complete installation Realtor. In fact, few want to bother which Griffin can describe, includ- to the Bay Area. We are a small store which lets us give you the attention needed for a more professional experience. We cater to residential & commercial customers, designer, contractors, and developers. since selling these homes requires a ing “Universal design” features that 2009 lot of work and, even at 6 percent include lower wall switches, sup- NOW 2 LOCATIONS! 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She generally holds no She started selling men’s suits in a open houses in these mobile home Hayward store, found she liked and UÊ-«ÀÌÃÊÕÀÞÊÊ parks and often has potential buy- was good in sales, and the rest is ers and sellers calling her for advice history. Pat and Hal Griffin raised Ê Ã«iV>ÃÌ on quality, maintenance and fi- their three children in Pleasanton, UÊ->i`>ÞÊÊ nancing issues whether they’re her all graduates of Amador Valley High Ê >««ÌiÌà clients or not. It’s a smaller list of School. They are sons David in David M. Bell, MD buyers than she has with the typi- San Ramon; Scott in Wisconsin and UÊ >ÞÊÛ>ÃÛiÊ cal Pleasanton houses she also sells daughter Ann Jordan in Denver. N Ê «ÀVi`ÕÀià About the Cover UÊ"ÃÌiÊ* ÞÃV>ÊÊ Ê / iÀ>«ÃÌÊ>`ÊÊ Henry Luna, left, president and founder of the Pacific Locomotive Association, and Dexter Day, general manager of the Niles Canon Railway, pose with one Ê -«ÀÌÃÊ ÕÌÀÌÃÌ of the most beautiful rail cars in their fleet at the Brightside maintenance yard. The railway offers train rides year-round, and tickets for one of its most popular 5000 Pleasanton Ave., events, the holiday Train of Lights, will go on sale Oct. 12. Photo by Janet Pel- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery Suite 200 925-600-7020 Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine Pleasanton, CA 94566 letier. Cover design by Manuel Valenzuela. www.BellSportMed.com Vol. X, Number 38 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊOctober 2, 2009ÊU Page 3 Streetwise ASKED AT THE POST OFFICE .be healthy. How would an end to Saturday mail deliveries affect you?
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Page 4ÊUÊOctober 2, 2009ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST City planners OK rezoning 19 more acres Try walking to school Pleasanton elementary schools in Hacienda Business Park for housing are joining the International Walk to School Week movement next Those there now oppose adding more residents week. The annual event is spon- sored by the city of Pleasanton BY JEB BING dorsed the proposal by city plan- The Planning Commission reject- mining what additional amenities and promotes pedestrian safety The Pleasanton Planning Com- ners as a good step toward meeting ed the city staff’s proposal to rezone need to be added in Hacienda. and parent involvement. Morn- mission has recommended that two housing numbers in the mid-to- 12.4 acres next to Roche Molecular Last year, Carey, BRE and Roche ing celebrations will be held 30 large commercially-zoned proper- low-income range that state housing Systems to await further consider- discussed their long-range plans minutes prior to the first bell dur- ties in Hacienda Business Park be authorities want Pleasanton to build ation of land use changes for other for developing the three sites they ing the designated day of partici- rezoned for condominiums and to accommodate its growing work- segments of Hacienda Business wanted rezoned before a joint work- pation at each school. The event apartments to meet the state’s in- force. Park. shop meeting of the City Council is also part of the Rides to School sistence that more mid-priced and “The sites that were rezoned are City Manager Nelson Fialho said and Planning Commission. At the program created by the city to ad- affordable housing be built here. only part of the Planned Unit De- the first step was to rezone enough time, the developers planned a mix dress concerns of student safety, The action came after an estimat- velopment modification process,” land to meet the needs of the city’s of market rate and affordable hous- congestion and neighborhood ed 70 residents of residential units explained Janice Stern, a Pleasanton housing element, which is under ing units, with one area planned impact. The program encourages already in Hacienda filled the City principal planner. “There are no de- review by the state. The next step exclusively for below-market units. students and parents to walk, Council chambers, most of them velopment proposals for these sites will be to set up a task force to Council members Matt Sullivan bike or carpool to school. To find expressing opposition to the zoning which with the new zoning could more broadly review zoning and and Cindy McGovern questioned a school pool, visit www.pleasan- change. accommodate up to 523 multi-fam- residential needs in the business the plan to cluster affordable units, tonschoolpool.org. Some of the 20 speakers who ad- ily units.” park, which is expected to happen pointing out that Pleasanton’s hous- dressed the commission at its public The sites rezoned are an 11-acre next month when the council will ing policies have always tried to Sports gear for sale hearing said the area already is over- parcel at the southeast corner of be asked to approve the rezoning disperse housing for lower-income built with homes and apartments Owens Drive and Willow Road, recommendations by the Planning residents, usually in homes and From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3 at and that it lacks basic services, such owned by W.P. Carey, and another Commission. apartments indistinguishable from Amador Valley High School, 1155 as retail stores, an elementary school 8.2-acre site at the north corner Stern said the task force also market rate housing. The council Santa Rita Road, stores from the and enough public parks. of Hacienda and Gibraltar drives, will query those who attended last Bay Area will have new and used But planning commissioners en- owned by BRE. week’s public hearing before deter- See HACIENDA on Page 9 sports equipment available for purchase. Items for sale include skis, snowboards, wakeboards, waterskis, kayaks and bikes, as well as gear for football, soccer, Pleasanton to use lacrosse, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, backpacking and climb- ing. The sale benefits AVHS win- stimulus funds for ter percussion and winterguard programs. Call 398-6652. climate plan Be fire smart with Program eyed as way to make LPFD city more sustainable The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department’s Fire Preven- tion Bureau is recognizing Fire Stimulus funds totaling $107,216 have been Prevention Month, themed “Stay allocated to Pleasanton for use in improving Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned,” energy efficiency and creating jobs locally. with an open house from 1 to Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) 8 p.m. Oct 7 at Fire Station No. said these initial funds from the American Re- 1, 3560 Nevada St. Kids can covery and Reinvestment Act are being allocated also learn to “stop, drop and by the Department of Energy to help communi- roll” while parents can learn ties improve their energy efficiency and create
how to create family escape JANET PELLETIER jobs locally. Once the city develops an energy plans. There will also be disaster efficiency and conservation strategy, it will then preparedness information and Brush fire burns 1.5 acres off Foothill Road be eligible for an additional $585,484 to imple- smoke detectors available. For ment the strategy. A brush fire that ignited earlier this week charred 1.5 acres on a hillside along Foothill Road, south details, visit www.lpfire.org or “The funds that have already been awarded to of Interstate 580. The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department got a call about the fire, located call 454-2361. the city of Pleasanton and the more substantial off of Foothill and Laurel Creek Way near Stoneridge Shopping Center at 9:13 a.m. Monday, ac- funding package that may follow will allow us cording to Battalion Chief Joseph Testa. The two-alarm blaze was believed to have been caused to bolster renewable energy programs that are Spruce up the home by a blown transformer, Testa said, adding that three factors — winds, brush and triple-digit heat both under way and in the planning stages,” said over the weekend that further dried out the vegetation — helped it spread. No injuries or property The Capital Showcase Home City Manager Nelson Fialho. “This is consistent damage were reported. and Garden Show is coming with the goal of the mayor and the City Council to the Alameda County Fair- toward making Pleasanton to become a more grounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., sustainable city.” from noon to 6 p.m. today, 10 Pending the full award, Pleasanton will use a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and the funds to develop a Climate Action Plan to 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The Lawsuit against ValleyCare Health conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gases, show features products and ser- create an energy office to sustain long term vices ranging from gardening to energy efficiency, create a finance district to decoration. Tickets are $6 for System headed to trial support resident and small business energy ef- adults and $2 for seniors on ficiency upgrades and solar installations and to Friday. Parking is $8. Visit www. Patients’ rights group claims health organization has monopoly develop an energy-efficient retrofit and rebate capitalshowcase.com. program for residents and businesses as well as on providing medical care an enhanced water conservation program. McNerney, who lives in Pleasanton, added: Corrections BY JANET PELLETIER Berkeley, states in its claim that ValleyCare, “I’m thrilled that Pleasanton is going to receive The Weekly desires to correct A lawsuit filed by a patients’ rights group which operates a hospital in Pleasanton and money for clean energy projects. These are the all significant errors. To request against ValleyCare Health System appears to medical offices in Livermore, “has hired doc- kind of innovative steps we need to develop a a correction, call the editor be headed to trial. tors through an illegally formed entity in viola- strong local economy that is leading the way at (925) 600-0840 or e-mail: The Patient Physician Alliance, which bills tion of state law.” with clean energy technology.” [email protected] itself as a grassroots organization based in See VALLEYCARE on Page 9 —Jeb Bing Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊOctober 2, 2009ÊU Page 5 NEWS
Zone 7 celebrates new water Hosterman named demineralization plant with open house co-chair of U.S. Mayors’ $35.6-million facility will soften water by extracting salts, minerals Conference water council BY JANET PELLETIER Group assists local governments in resources Zone 7 Water Agency celebrated the recent opening of its Mocho Groundwater Demineralization BY JEB BING to resolve Plant with an open house last week, Mayor Jennifer Hosterman has some of which included tours and tastings. been appointed to serve as the the major The plant, located on Stoneridge co-chair of the Mayors Water challenges Drive and Santa Rita Road, will man- Council for the U.S. Conference regarding age salts and minerals in the Liver- of Mayors, joining Mayor Brian water in cit- more-Amador Valley’s groundwater Stratton of Schenectady, N.Y. ies today,” basin, improve overall water-supply who will also co-chair the coun- Hosterman reliability and help soften some of cil. said. the water delivered primarily to the The primary purpose of the Locally, western side of its service area. water council is to assist local Hosterman, Mayor Jennifer It cost $35.6 million to plan, ZONE 7 WATER AGENCY governments in providing high who is in her Hosterman Zone 7 General Manager Jill Duerig and board member Bill Stevens fill a pitcher design and construct and is funded quality water resources in a cost third term as of demineralized water for a toast to the opening of the Mocho Demineraliza- by water rates, connection fees on effective manner and to provide mayor, is a member of the Local tion Plant on Stoneridge Drive and Santa Rita Road. new development and a $740,000 a forum to share information Area Formation Commission Proposition 50 state grant. It will to the Sept. 23 open house, includ- neighbors of the plant, according to on water technology, manage- (LAFCO), the Alameda County cost an estimated $1.5 million to ing retailer representatives from the Zone 7 spokeswoman Boni Brewer. ment methods, operational ex- Transportation Improvement operate it for the nine months City of Pleasanton, the City of After the tours, Zone 7 officials perience, and financing of infra- Authority (ACTIA) and the Bay planned each year. Livermore and Dublin-San Ramon celebratd with a toast of demineral- structure development. Area Air Quality Management A few dozen people showed up Services District, along with several ized water. N “I am honored to have been District (BAAQMD). She also selected to co-lead this vitally serves on the executive com- important council and look for- mittee of the Alameda County ward to working with my peers Mayors Conference. N Bay Bridge lanes to close FLINFIC;:C8JJ one weekend night G?PJ@:@8EJK8== through December Inspectors to check for cracks following :FEK@EL
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Co-Pilot Jeffrey Skiles and Sullen- “I was trying to be so profession- berger will fly US Airways flight al, and not just be a wife who takes $75 OFF ® 1427 from LaGuardia Airport in her husband’s call,” she explained. Botox Treatment New York to Charlotte, N.C., the Moments later he had laid out plus Free Consultation to new clients only airline said. what had happened, that he was Not valid with other offers. The airline announced Monday OK, and that he would not be that Capt. Sullenberger would re- home that night. After getting off FREE CONSULTATION Pleasanton San Ramon turn to work in a new role as a the phone, she turned on the TV New clients only 374 St. Mary St. 2701 Crow Canyon Blvd. management pilot. In addition to and began watching the coverage 925 846-5614 925 837-6400 his flying duties, Sullenberger will of the safe landing of Flight 1549. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger will return join the US Airways flight opera- At a friend’s urging she went to the skies again with US Airways af- tions safety management team. and picked up her daughters, and ter his miraculous water landing in “The months since Jan. 15 have they returned to the family’s Dan- January. been very full, and my family and I ville home to await further word. GOING have had some unforgettable expe- She described the barrage of calls, riences,” Sullenberger said. “How- e-mails and faxes from news orga- phone with the Jay Leno people ever, I have missed working with nizations all over the world as “like and she did this (pointing her fin- STRAIGHT my colleagues at US Airways and I having a firehose turned straight on ger at the cell phone), ‘Matt Lauer.’ am eager to get back in the cockpit you.” I said, ‘OK, you win.’” with my fellow pilots in the months She then spoke of the media This led to interviews on “60 at Dr. Sjoberg’s ahead.” siege of the family’s home and how Minutes,” seats at the Superbowl, Children & Adults Custom Orthodontics Since that day, life has been dif- she was forced to call in a public the Oscars and the Presidential ferent for Sullenberger, who has relations firm to handle the on- Inaugural Ball. Full Service Dentistry in one GREAT office! been called the “Hero on the Hud- slaught of reporters and photogra- Sully has achieved “Santa Claus status,” she also informed Oral Sedation Certified son,” and his family. In a speech to phers. While the media frenzy was s &AMILY $ENTAL 3ERVICES Dentistry. Creating a calm, more than 100 people at the Alamo problematic in many ways, it also the crowd. Mail addressed just to Now safe, welcoming experience! s #OSMETIC 3URGERY Accepting Women’s Club last week, Lorrie made for some fun and interesting “Sully” finds its way to their home. New Patients Sullenberger, a fitness expert and moments. Sullenberger told a story But her address touched on s )MPLANTOLOGY personal trainer, detailed just how of how she was talking to the pro- areas that had little to do with s /RTHODONTICS different it’s become. ducers of the Jay Leno show when fame as well. She talked about s 5NIQUE 3TATE OF THE !RT &ACILITY She talked about the accident, her daughter walked in talking on the first time she saw Sully after s )NTEREST &INANCING !VAILABLE CALL her husband’s actions and the af- her cell phone. the accident. She described a man FOR termath. With a wry smile she “I touched her with my finger who viewed himself differently s &RIENDLY 0ROFESSIONAL 3TAFF DETAILS described how on the afternoon of and told her that I was on the from the hero being presented to s 3PECIAL $ISCOUNT 0LANS REBATES the world. “That was the weird part of all that,” she said. “The world was AMADOR DENTAL & ORTHODONTIC celebrating, but he felt like first of all he wasn’t supposed to end up CRAIG C SJOBERG BS DDS in the Hudson. He struggled with, & ASSOCIATES ‘Oh my god, I’m responsible for that.’” Overall, though, she said the 5000 Pleasanton Ave Suite 110 Pleasanton family has adjusted and adapted to WWW!MADOR$ENTALCOM its change in status. From the well- wishers seeking autographs to the mountains of mail they still receive months later. “There is power in a worldwide feel-good moment,” she said. “And Sully, and to some degree our fam- ily, was the face of that feel-good moment.” Lorrie Sullenberger said her hus- band will be kicking off a tour to promote his new book, “Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters.” The tour is expected to begin Oct. 12 with an appearance on “The Today Show.” Two Danville appear- ances have already been scheduled: 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at Rakestraw Books on Hartz Avenue; and 1:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Danville Costco on GEOFF GILLETTE Fostoria Way. Sullenberger will be Lorrie Sullenberger speaks during an event at the Alamo Women’s Club last signing copies of his book at the week about life in the spotlight. two local appearances. N Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊOctober 2, 2009ÊU Page 7 NEWS Students partner to help Sisterly Kenyan women love Benefactor to speak in Foothill classes, fundraising gala Crowds filled the Veterans Memorial BY EMILY WEST has traveled across the United States to help Building for a Hawai- Foothill High School has partnered with raise $100,000 for the school. ian Beach-themed the WISER organization for about three years, She will also tell her story to attendees of a party last Friday helping young Kenyan women receive an fundraising gala in Milpitas later that evening. night to celebrate the education. Proceeds from the event will go towards the annual get-together WISER (Women’s Institute for Second- first private secondary boarding school for of the Pleasanton ary Education and Resarch) is based out of girls, set to open in January, as well as a com- Tulancingo Sister Muhuru Bay, Kenya and seeks to end the munity center. City Association. Ear- gender disparity in education as well as Mike Arndt, a 2006 graduate of Foothill, lier, delegates from improve economic and health outcomes for will also come back to share his experiences Tulancingo, Mexico girls. with students. He has spent two summers in joined Mayor Jennifer As a partner, Foothill High School students Kenya working for WISER, teaching about Hosterman at a wel- work on fundraising and awareness as their health and sexuality at a camp and leading coming ceremony in senior project through the health academy. a project researching malaria knowledge and the Civic Center. The On Monday, 18-year-old Selesiah Ogada behaviors. Sister City represen- will speak to students at Foothill during sixth The public is invited to the fundraising gala tatives exchanged period. One of 12 children, of whom only from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 5 at the India Com- gifts to each other’s three survived past age 5, Ogada was or- munity Center in Milpitas. Tickets are $40 cities and then phaned at a young age. She is the first young for adults and $15 for children and should be toured Pleasanton person from Muhuru Bay to travel to the reserved by Oct. 2 at http://wisergala.event- together. United States and will share her experiences brite.com. as a woman in the region. For more information about WISER or to EMILY WEST Ogada is now representing WISER through make a contribution, visit www.wisergirls. its Young Social Entrepreneur program and org. N OF NOTE Deeds earns Eagle ian American Federation (IAF). She Scout rank will be riding in the Columbus Day Parade in San Francisco on Oct. Justin Deeds, a 17-year-old senior 11 and then on Oct. 17, she will at Amador Valley High School has be officially attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the crowned at her highest rank in the Boy Scouts of coronation at America. Justin the Fratellanza began in scout- Italian Club in THE PLACE to Shop for Vintage, Retro & Antique ing in 1998 as Oakland. # ! !& " &# "# a Cub Scout in Of the last Pack 944 and six Columbus $ %& " !& !& "! advanced in Day Queens, rank from Tiger Sierra is the third one from Ama- Cub to Webelos dor, another include Sky Tallone, Scout, where he her older sister, now 21, in 2005- also received the Arrow of Light 06. award in 2003. That same year, Jus- As Queen, Sierra will be called HOW ATES SHOW HOURS: tin crossed over from Cub Scouts to upon to preside over various events S D : Boy Scouts and joined Troop 941. in the Italian American community 8 am – 4 pm Justin was required to earn at during the year of her reign. OCTOBER 11, 2009 least 21 merit badges and hold var- Free Admission ious leadership positions in Troop Nursing student visits 941. Justin has earned 47 merit May 30, 2010 & October 10, 2010 Free Parking badges and has held the leadership Kenya positions of patrol leader, bugler, Alie Renton of Pleasanton recent- historian and den chief. ly traveled to Kenya, Africa where on Main Street Free appraisal by Steve Yvaska, He also organized and led a service they spent the month of August appraiser & journalist, project that benefited the K-9 Unit interning at a medical clinic in the Downtown Pleasanton of the Alameda County Sheriff’s De- village of Eldorett. 10:00 am – 1:00 pm partment, which included installing She stayed in the village of Kilkar- at the info booth on a K-9 agility training course, taking en at an orphanage and worked at a more than 507 hours of labor to medical clinic run by the organiza- the corner of Main & Division. build and complete. The course is tion Empowering Lives Internation- Limit three items per person. now located at the Sheriff’s Training al. Medi- facility in Dublin and has benefited cal work K-9 units in other local law enforce- included ment agencies for training as well. visiting An Eagle Court of Honor was homes of held July 19 at Valley Commu- HIV pa- nity Church to recognize Justin’s tients and achievement. At his ceremony, he doing kin- Produced by Jerry & Betsy Goldman was presented with a certificate of dergarten recognition from the Veterans of check-ups. She also helped deliver co-producers of Alameda Point Foreign Wars, Post 6298. two babies, assist in the HIV clinic Antiques & Collectibles Faire and treated patients with malaria, Girl crowned Columbus typhoid, mumps and other common diseases and injuries. Day Queen Alie is a fourth-year nursing stu- For more info: (510) 522-7500 [email protected] Sierra Tallone, 17, a senior at dent at Azusa Pacific University Amador Valley High School, was and is a 2006 graduate of Foothill www.pleasantonantiquefaire.com recently selected to be the 2009-10 High School. She is the daughter of Columbus Day Queen by the Ital- Denise and Craig Renton. Page 8ÊUÊOctober 2, 2009ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly NEWS 2009-2010 Coming to Pleasanton County officials cut short confab with homes October 9th. Chinese delegation eyeing NUMMI info The most complete local resource guide. Supervisor ‘upset,’ but had to leave for county board meeting PleasantonPleasanton BY JEB BING However, Carson, Haggerty and at the Fremont facility but 4,600 Alameda County supervisors cut Muranishi had to cut the meeting employees there will lose their jobs short their meeting last week with short because the Board of Super- after March if another automaker Chinese officials who were here visors had a lengthy hearing on doesn’t take over the facility. to explore options for keeping the appointing a successor to District Carson said he reached out to CLOCK REPAIR Timely Service NUMMI plant open because they Attorney Tom Orloff, who sudden- various foreign officials in Febru- had their own county board meet- ly announced his retirement last ary after hearing rumors that the Free Estimates ing to attend. month. NUMMI venture might be coming Free Pick-up & Delivery in Tri-Valley The high-ranking delegation of Carson, who chairs the East Bay to an end. elected officials and business leaders Economic Development Alliance, He said there have been “a series from China made the trip to check said the meeting with the Chinese of communications back and forth” out the New United Motor Manu- delegation, which was only in the between local leaders and officials in Byfield’s Clock Shop Call (925) 736-9165 facturing Inc. plant in Fremont at area for 24 hours, had been arranged China, Korea and other countries. the urging of County Supervisor two weeks ago and it was “upsetting” Carson said the Chinese delega- Keith Carson. that it had to be shortened. tion is the first foreign group to visit Hundreds of NUMMI’s 4,800 em- NUMMI is a 25-year-old joint the NUMMI plant but he anticipates ployees live in Pleasanton and the venture between General Motors that there will be visits in the future Tri-Valley. and Toyota, but GM announced by officials from Korea and other ompassionate therapy After touring the Fremont plant, in June that it would withdraw countries, although nothing definite the nine-member delegation met from the partnership and Toyota has been arranged so far. C for change, helping with Carson, Supervisor Scott Hag- announced on Aug. 27 that it won’t Carson declined to reveal many gerty, County Administrator Susan order any vehicles from the auto specifics about the Chinese group you move from merely Muranishi and other county officials plant after next March. except to say that it comes from at the county building in Oakland, Toyota is still making Toyota Co- an area with a large economic and surviving to thriving. Carson said Wednesday. rolla cars and Toyota Tacoma trucks technology development zone. N Dr. Sara Denman HACIENDA Licensed Psychologist | PSY19808 Continued from Page 5 Areas of Dr. Denman’s expertise include, but are not limited to: also expressed its concern that the devel- life changes, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, women's issues, eating issues, opers’ plans failed to include any retail addictions, men's issues, social anxiety, communication challenges, stores, which planners said are nearby past and/or present trauma. in other Hacienda locations. None of the developers was at the 145 East Prospect Ave Ste 218 | Danville | 925-648-4941 Planning Commission hearing, which was limited to discussing only the zon- ing changes. No actual development plans are under consideration. When the Hacienda Business Park *ONATHAN 3AVELL -$ was originally developed in the early -ICHAEL 'AGNON -$ 1980s, it primarily consisted of office 3TANFORD -EDICAL 3CHOOL &ACULTY uses. Since then, more than 730 acres 'INA 4RENTACOSTI /$ *IMMY 9IP /$ of the park have been turned into 3TEPHEN +ANG /$ An artist’s sketch of a possible redesign of Hacienda Business Park. mixed-use residential. N
The First and only prescription treatment approved by the FDA GRAHAM-HITCH for inadequate or insufficient eyelashes straining order forcing ValleyCare to s "IG "RIGHT "EAUTIFUL %YES VALLEYCARE close its medical foundation clinic MORTUARY s ,OOK AS 9OUNG AS 9OU &EEL Continued from Page 5 immediately, but an Alameda Coun- s %ASY TO 5SE ty judge denied its request Sept. 18, Dignified Care s #ALL 4ODAY TO 3EE IF ,ATISSE IS 2IGHT FOR 9OU In its claim, filed in Alameda Coun- ordering the suit to go to trial. & Compassionate Service (925) 460-5000 (925) 449-4000 Since 1891 7 ,AS 0OSITAS "LVD &ENTON 3TREET ty Sept. 2, the alliance said Val- For its part, ValleyCare denies an 0LEASANTON #! ,IVERMORE #! leyCare must have 40 participating impropriety and said the accusa- doctors in 10 different specialties tions are just that — accusations. Caring for the Tri-Valley Since 1975 6ALLEY%YE#ARE#ENTERCOM in accordance with state law. The “The lobbying organization sought suit also alleges that the medical to convince the court that the medi- provider engages in unfair business cal foundation was not operating in practices. compliance with a statute that ex- “Specifically, the hospital is using empts the medical foundation from Call me today to see its power to refer patients to favor its clinic licensure requirements as a employed physicians over commu- clinic that contracts with a group of how much you can nity doctors; it is using its real estate 40 or more physicians,” ValleyCare holdings to force doctors out of their spokeswoman Denise Bouillerce save with Allstate’s offices and ultimately out of private said in a statement. good student discount. practice altogether as a means of Bouillerce said the medical foun- Advance Planning recruiting physicians into the hospi- dation does comply—its 41 doc- Made Easy 925.846.0880 tal’s controlled group,” said Charles tors are associated with ValleyCare Bond, an attorney representing the Physicians Associates, which is an Call Deanna for a FREE Patient-Physician’s Alliance. independent medical group owned consultation. In-home BOB MCGLINCHY, CLU Bond said because of this, pa- and controlled by physicians who visits available. Insurance Agent tients will have less choice as to who practice in the Tri-Valley. McGlinchy Insurance Agency cares for them. ValleyCare, a nonprofit health 1987 Santa Rita Road Ste E “The hospital is using unfair strong- provider, has been operating in the 4167 First Street, Pleasanton [email protected] arm tactics to drive private physicians region since 1961. CA Lic: 0627529 out of business so the hospital can The Patient Physician’s Alliance 925-846-5624 take over the entire delivery of health filed an amended complaint Tues- Crematory Privately Owned Discount and insurance offered only with select company and subject to availability and & Operated qualifications. Allstate Insurance Company, Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Com- care in the area,” he said. day to challenge the judge’s ruling. pany and Allstate Indemnity Company, Northbrook, IL © 2009 Allstate Insurance Company. FD#429 The alliance had sought a re- A trial date has not been set. N Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊOctober 2, 2009ÊU Page 9 in balance Acupuncture Effective and Safe Treatment for: Opinion Chronic and Acute Pain Neurological Disorders Upper Respiratory Disorders Digestive Disorders EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY JB Baranzini, L.Ac. Pleasanton Acupuncturist Urinary, Menstrual and Herbalist and Reproductive Disorders Insurance Accepted Immune Function Weekly Flexible appointment hours Addictions ‘Right to do Business’ ordinance Eye and Ear Disorders PRESIDENT Depression, Anxiety & Insomnia not needed here Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 Facial Rejuvenation PUBLISHER hile we support the extended hours for dining, drink- Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 1/2 off initial visit when EDITORIAL 925.461.5372 you mention this ad. ing and outdoor entertainment that the City Council Editor 4133 Mohr Ave. Suite I, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Whas approved for Redcoats and Barone’s restaurants Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 www.InBalanceAcupuncture.com downtown, we disagree with efforts by the Pleasanton Downtown Managing Editor Association to impose a “Right to do Business” ordinance on Janet Pelletier, Ext. 111 Features Editor the downtown district as a whole. The ordinance would lock Emily West, Ext. 121 into place the same late night hours and allowable entertainment Contributors that these two restaurants now enjoy and make the same provi- Dennis Miller Jerri Pantages Long sions apply for all businesses from the Arroyo del Valle to Bernal Joe Ramirez Avenue between First and Peters streets. Some members of the Elyssa Thome PDA cite a similar ordinance in Livermore as a model Pleasanton ART & PRODUCTION Lead Designer should follow to keep our downtown competitive and growing. Katrina Cannon, Ext. 130 But Livermore’s downtown is different. Unlike Pleasanton, where Designers we have older, even turn-of-the-century housing within eyeshot Lili Cao, Ext. 120 Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 We Are Committed To: and ear-shot of downtown, condos and apartments affected by Exceptional Customer Service Manuel Valenzuela, Ext. 120 Marcus Woodworth, Ext. 120 (IGHEST 1UALITY 0RODUCTS s 'REAT 3ELECTION Livermore’s downtown activities were built as part of that city’s redevelopment project, that included creating a friendlier, more ADVERTISING Advertising Sales Manager 925.462.1207 active downtown. The one-size-fits-all measure the PDA is seek- Showroom and Factory located at Esmeralda Escovedo-Flores, Ext. 123 4225 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94566 ing won’t work here where we’ve already seen how protests by Account Executives residents on First and Second streets caused a restaurant in the Paul Crawford, Ext. 113 www.window-ology.com Karen Klein, Ext. 122 Contractor’s License #904282 old Train Station building that featured loud, outdoor, nighttime Real Estate Sales music to close its doors and a proposed outdoor ice rink in De- Esmeralda Escovedo-Flores, Ext. 123 lucchi Park to be moved to the Civic Center parking lot. Ad Services Sandy Lee, Ext. 116 It’s true that a number of permits issued over the years give some Katrina Cannon, Ext. 130 restaurants the right to stay open until 10 p.m. while another one BUSINESS next door must close at 9, or some restaurants with a permit to Business Associate Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 A Professional Accounting Corporation sell all alcoholic beverages while another is restricted to beer and You’re More Than Just a Number! Circulation Director wine. Today, with a more tolerant City Council, operating hours Bob Lampkin, Ext. 141 IMPORTANT and services were significantly loosened for Redcoats through the Front Office Coodinator city’s Conditional Use Permit process, and now again for Barone’s, Kathleen Martin, Ext. 0 HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY based both on the Redcoats decision as well as Barone’s agreement Phone: (925) 600-0840 Back to School Tax Tip to build a sound wall between the restaurant’s outdoor patio and Fax: (925) 600-9559 vÊÞÕÀÊÃÊÀÊ`>Õ} ÌiÀÊÃÊ>ÊvÕÌiÊ its residential neighbors as well as to carefully control and moni- Editorial e-mail: [email protected] ÃÌÕ`iÌ]ÊÞÕÊ>ÞÊLiÊ>LiÊÌÊV>ÊÌ iÊ>ÃÊ tor noise levels. 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I was disappointed that an an- that you were not intending to be Time is of the essence portrayed as the war ‘not worth ticipated trip was spoiled by the “unpatriotic” or “demean” the events waging’Ö It’s not surprising that LETTERS poor behavior of a few patrons. Is of Sept. 11. I would hope that all of Dear Editor, many Afghan families are reluctant it possible to limit Friday nights to the people sending in scathing let- We need it now, health care re- to take sides. The penalties for Show your support for residents of Pleasanton only? Or ters suggesting this was an “inex- form. supporting NATO forces or ignor- women’s equality treaty perhaps have special children’s sale cusable” error and that you should George Cornell ing directives from the Taliban are hours? We are a family that regularly be “mortified,” will remember that severe.” Dear Editor, uses and supports our library, how- the writing and proofing is done Let’s move focus from I applaud his Trust in Education. Aug. 26 was Women’s Equal- ever if the sale rules stay as they are, by people just like them and to my Peace is a learning process and ity Day. It commemorates the date we will not be attending it again. knowledge, no one is perfect. warring to educating clearly it cannot be taught by more in 1920 when the women of the Kathy Felton To focus only on the error and Dear Editor, troops and more killings. I believe United States finally got the right not take into account the substance “Admiral: To win war, send there are many more intelligent cit- to vote after many years of struggle I am just one of many and spirit of the actual article is troops” to Afghanistan reads the izens who want to move our focus and political action. In remem- also a mistake. Sept. 16 Contra Costa Times Morn- from warring to educating if only a brance of this important occasion, I Dear Editor, Dave McCarroll ing Report headline. And as a con- sane forum for such effort arose. encourage voters to contact Senator Please note one correction to cerned U.S. citizen, I sense my One local effort seems to be Pleas- Boxer and Senator Feinstein to urge your wonderful front page arti- McNerney supports intelligence again being abused. antonians 4 Peace. In his recent let- them to support The Convention to cle (Sept. 11, 2009) about our Smart money knows this war is ter to the editor, Matt Sullivan wrote Eliminate all forms of Discrimina- local service members who come veterans’ issues militarily not winnable. The Times about this “grassroots” effort to sow tion Against Women (CEDAW.) back from deployments. I am not, Dear Editor, penned an intelligent editorial re- some sanity in the fields of fighting It is the most comprehensive as you wrote, “in charge of these In Mr. Grossman’s letter of Sept. cently recognizing we are losing when our leaders are briefed by international treaty promoting the homecoming events”. I am just one 4 (“Where is McNerney’s concern more hearts and minds (and lives), admirals and others interested in advancement of women world- of many who love to participate. for veterans?” Letters, page 14), he on all sides, and that no amount of wasting yet more of our dwindling wide. It establishes a legal frame- Credit for organizing these events says that Congressman McNerney military maneuvering will a nation national treasure on war maneuvers. work to which all governments should go to the Pleasanton Mili- does not support veterans. I dis- build there. I plan to heed Mr. Sullivan’s call to must adhere to ensure the equality tary Families support group. agree. Budd MacKenzie, founder of peace through widespread grass- of women in important areas of At any given time, there are It was Congressman McNerney Trust In Education in Laffeyette, roots action and intend to be at the life including politics, law, em- at least 20 local service members who fought to keep the VA Hospi- has made numerous Afghan trips next Pleasontonians 4 Peace vigil at ployment, education, health care, deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. tal in Livermore open and to use since 2003. On this week’s blog, he 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday at commerce and domestic relations. They are all volunteers. They are the facility for the treatment of Post writes: “What was once described the Museum on Main. I hope to see To date, 186 countries have ratified our sons and daughters, brothers Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trau- as ‘the justifiable war’ or the ‘nec- you there too. CEDAW. The USA remains the only and sisters, neighbors and friends. matic Brain Injury patients. He was essary war’ is rapidly becoming Art Tenbrink democracy in the world that has There are several hundred of peo- instrumental in the selection of the not ratified, putting our country in ple who now attend these home- yet-to-be-built nursing home and TUTORING FOR GRADES 6-12 the dishonorable company of states comings because they appreciate medical facility in the Central Valley. such as Iran, Somalia and Sudan. the service and sacrifice of these When a attorney files a claim for SAT Prep Session Dates The CEDAW Treaty provides brave men and women. a veteran they charge a fee, usu- Oct. 12 - Nov. 5 a universal standard for women’s Doug Miller ally a percentage of the settlement. Nov. 9 - Dec. 3 human rights. It provides a funda- There are State and County Vet- (No classes 11/23-11/27) mental framework for ending inter- Mistakes can be forgiven erans Service Officers that do the Dec. 14 - Jan. 21 (No classes 12/21-1/1) national violence against women, same thing for free. Also, veterans Community Prep School ensuring girls access to education, Dear Editor, groups such as Veterans of Foreign Access to Excellence Voted Pleasanton's Best Tutoring School and promoting economic oppor- I too recognized the error on Wars, AM VETS Disabled American tunity and political participation your cover page (“9 years after Veterans etc. that also have service Math • Science • Spanish • Essay Writing for women. Please do this for the 9/11,” Sept. 11). But the letters officers that do the same all at no futures of our daughters here at you published in response to it cost to the veteran. And if a claim Our exclusive staff of PUSD teachers will provide students with home and our sisters around the were pretty harsh. Calling for your is denied help the veteran in the additional time they need to review difficult concepts, prepare world. The USA should strive to be resignation and calling you unpa- appeal process. for tests, gain confidence and improve grades. a leader and set an example for the triotic? People make mistakes and The VA has a backlog of close Call today rest of the world in its commitment the people involved here put out a to a million cases; they are in the to reserve The Leader in Providing a seat! Educational Support to students to expanding women’s rights by great publication each week. It was process of training more people to 2009 in the Pleasanton Community ratifying CEDAW. a mistake people, forgive the guy. handle claims. I am writing on behalf of the Tim Soldati Jim Smith Alameda County Tri-Valley chapter of the National Organization for Those who live in glass McNerney cares about 2340 Santa Rita Road, Suite 10, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Women (ACT NOW) Jean A. Felton houses shouldn’t cast us ordinary people stones Dear Editor, Library book sale While some members of Con- Dear Editor, gress are holding public town meet- experience disappointing It is amazing to me in this time ings where a few crazy radicals can Dear Editor, of compassion for the happenings take over the proceedings, I’m glad I took my three young daughters of Sept. 11, that we have such in- our Congressman, Jerry McNerney, HeroCare® a new, non-profit organization serving local to the Friends of the Library book tolerance for simple mistakes. Yes, has chosen to collect opinions more heroes including active and retired members including: sale. I fondly remember being able to the Weekly staff made a mistake thoughtfully by holding phone-ins choose books at a similar sale when regarding their recent cover. After and asking constituents to write * Military * Law Enforcement I was a child and wanted my girls to reading the comments posted in him or express their opinions on have the same special memory. my print version of the Weekly his website. * Fire Protection * Educational System What a nightmare. Apparently just now, I was embarrassed for the He is actually listening to the * Government * Medical System book sellers are allowed to come authors of those trashy letters. It is ordinary people who are worried to this sale. They arrive early and as if these letter writers never made about losing health care when they stake out the first spots in line. I a mistake themselves. Hey folks, lose their jobs, who are stuck with If you are a member of one of these groups, can understand wanting to get a we are human beings and make doctors chosen by their insurers deal on books, that is why we are mistakes. Get over it. who can’t get care because their you are eligible for the following discounted all there, but the behavior of some Dave Walden insurance won’t pay for it. C o n - services: of these sellers was atrocious. gressman McNerney was a self- My little 6-year-old was shoved Apology for the error is employed businessman before he in the head with a box by the same was elected, so he knows first-hand * Home Buying - save from $1,500 to person no less than four times. accepted how hard it is for small business She couldn’t even get to the books Dear Editor, and self-employed people to afford $4,000 on a home purchase for the thirty minutes we were in- I accept your apology for the health care. I believe he will stand * Smaller discounts on refinances side the sale room. Finally she just honest mistake in the 9/11 article. for the ordinary people who know reached out and grabbed the nearest Mr. Joseph and others that suggest we need to reform the system. I en- * Insurance book to her without even looking resignations or worse need to find courage everyone to let him know it. My 8-year-old, stood hemmed something better to do with their you don’t want to continue to let * Financial planning in against the table on all sides by time than ridicule the staff that for the big insurance companies make adults. At least, my older daughter the most part does a fine job of re- decisions about your medical care. * Credit repair saw what she wanted and put it in porting the local news and events. Call, write or go to his website and my bag. She then said, “Mom, this is It is obvious from your years of express your support for reform. Call: 1-877-HERO-411 or visit www.herocare.org enough; let’s get out of here.” prior reporting and the article itself Judith Seid Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊOctober 2, 2009ÊU Page 11 Transitions WEDDINGS ● ENGAGEMENTS ● OBITUARIES ● BIRTHS
band, Dave; children, David and Box 448, Cotati, CA 94931, or taught criminal justice at Sam Bobby Gregory, Steve and Mindy Sonoma County Radio Amateurs Houston State University and was ENGAGEMENTS OBITUARIES Gregory, Scott Gregory, Janann (memo: mentor fund), P.O. Box the head of its police science de- Jarvis and Julie Hamilton; 12 116, Santa Rosa, CA 95402. partment. Janeva “Jan” Gregory grandchildren; and five great- He authored numerous ar- granddaughters. Ralph E. Anderson ticles on law enforcement and Jan Gregory died Sept. 21 from A memorial service will be held a textbook on bank security. lymphoma, surrounded by her at 2 p.m. Sunday at Graham- Ralph E. Anderson died Sept. He served as director of field husband and children. She was Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First St. 27 at the age of 87. operations in the International 79. A Pleasanton resident and for- Association of Chiefs of Police Mrs. Gregory Jim Dimmick merly of Grants Pass, Ore., Mr. and vice president and corporate was born Nov. Anderson was born and raised director of security at United 28, 1929 in the Jim Dimmick died in his sleep in New York City. He began his Virginia Bank. small town of Sept. 10 in the company of his military career in 1940 for the He was a lecturer at the Bank Ashland, La., wife and daughters. U.S. Army. Administration Institute and at where her iden- Mr. Dimmick was born in 1918, He served overseas twice dur- the U.S. Department of State’s Suzanne Cohen and tical twin sister was a longtime Livermore resi- ing World War II in the Asiatic school for senior police officers of still lives today. dent and also lived in Pleasanton Pacific Theater, assigned to U.S. foreign countries. Carlos Navarro She married from 1999-2007. He was active in Army Intelligence. He was an While in Pleasanton, Mr. An- Steve and Debbie Cohen of La- Dave Gregory the amateur radio community. original member of the U.S. Air derson attended Valley Christian guna Nigel have announced the from Albany, Calif. in 1953 and He chose to donate his body to Force and served on staff at the Church in Dublin and in Grants engagement of their daughter, Su- came to California in 1954. They the UCSF Willed Body Program United States Air Force Academy. Pass, Ore., he attended Bethany zanne Michelle Cohen, to Carlos just celebrated their 56th wed- for the benefit of medical stud- He retired as a colonel. Presbyterian Church. Alejandro Navarro, son of Victor ding anniversary. Pleasanton has ies. Concurrently, he began his ca- Mr. Anderson is survived by and Esmeralda Escovedo-Flores of been their home since 1966. Family and reer in the New York City Police his wife of 66 years, Elaine (nee Livermore, who is advertising man- Mrs. Gregory worked for the friends are in- Department as a patrolman and, Vauthier); daughters, Laura An- ager for the Pleasanton Weekly. Pleasanton Unified School Dis- vited to attend over 21 years, rose to the rank of derson (John Hall), Claudia Smi- Carlos is a 2000 graduate of trict for 29 years. She was the a memorial ser- captain. ley (Robert) and Robin Butler San Ramon Valley High School secretary at Vintage Hill School vice at 2 p.m. One of his most memorable (Steven); grandson, Steven Butler, in Danville. He is currently em- for 25 years. Oct. 18 at First assignments was in 1960 when, Jr.; sister, Dorothy Baumann; and ployed as a project manager for Family was very important to Congregational for 30 days, he was in charge of several nieces and nephews. Il’Calore of Newport Beach and her. She was a wonderful, loving United Church security for visiting Prime Minis- Services will be held at 11 a.m. resides in Dana Point. mother, grandmother and great- of Christ, 2000 ter Nehru of India. today at Graham-Hitch Mortu- The wedding is scheduled for grandmother. She was an avid Humboldt St. in Santa Rosa. Mr. Anderson obtained a bach- ary, 4167 First St., and at 2 p.m. June 12 at the Dana Hotel on sports spectator. She loved her Donations can be sent in elor’s degree in police science today at Oakmont Memorial Park Mission Bay in San Diego. The gardening, going to plays and Mr. Dimmick’s honor to either from City University of New York in Lafayette, where burial will couple will honeymoon in Playa vacation cruises. Sonoma County Wildlife Res- and his master’s degree at the take place with full military hon- Mujeres, Mexico, and reside in She is survived by her hus- cue (memo: Avian Rescue), P.O. University of Texas at Austin. He ors. Orange County.
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Page 12ÊUÊOctober 2, 2009ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Community Pulse POLICE BULLETIN & LOG WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES they were under the influence of drugs. The three stu- POLICE BULLETIN dents were not arrested and were turned over to their City Council parents, and any further disciplinary actions would be decided by the school. Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Boy arrested for ecstasy possession, The presence of the drug ecstasy, Tryphonas said, Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue distribution is not a common occurrence at a Pleasanton middle UÊ*ÕLVÊi>À}\ÊÊ,iÛiÜÊvÊ ÕÌÞÊ iÛi«iÌÊ school. VÊÀ>ÌÊ ®Ê Ã`>Ìi`ÊÕ>Ê*iÀvÀ>ViÊ A 13-year-old boy was arrested Sept. 24 after al- The young man will be processed through the ju- `Ê Û>Õ>ÌÊ,i«ÀÌÊ * ,®ÊÀÊÃV>Ê9i>ÀÊÓäänÊ legedly possessing and furnishing the drug ecstasy to venile justice system, Tryphonas said, and could be änÉä® some students, according to police. suspended or possibly expelled. The student, who was not named because he is a “This particular case was more of an isolated Joint Workshop City Council and minor, allegedly brought the drug on campus and gave incident,” Tryphonas said. “We always encourage it to two girls and a boy who are in the eighth grade. parents to be active and aware of what is going on Library Commission Sgt. Michael Tryphonas of the Pleasanton Police and to keep an open line of communication with Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Department said the three students had allegedly in- their children.” Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue gested the drug but it was not “significantly apparent” —Emily West UÊ,iÛiÜÊ>`Ê`ÃVÕÃÃÊÌ iÊ ÛVÊ iÌiÀÊ >ÃÌiÀÊ*>Ê>`Ê Library Expansion POLICE REPORT Human Services Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The Pleasanton Police Department Sept. 21 ■ 2:35 a.m. in the 4200 block of First made the following information avail- Street Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue Theft able. Under the law, those charged ■ 8:23 p.m. in the 4500 block of UÊ««ÀÛiÊÃV>Ê9i>ÀÊÓä£äÓä£{Ê Ã`>Ìi`Ê*>Ê with offenses are considered innocent ■ 11:34 a.m. in the 1000 block of Rosewood Drive >ÃÊÀÊi`iÀ>ÊÀ>ÌÊÕ`à until convicted. Harvest Circle; identity theft DUI UÊ,iÛiÜÊÀÃÌÊ+Õ>ÀÌiÀÊvÊ9ÊÓääÉ£äÊ ÌÞÊÀ>ÌÊ*À}À> ■ 4:48 p.m. in the 1700 block of Santa Sept. 19 ■ 10:01 p.m. at the intersection of Rita Road; petty theft Theft Santa Rita and Morganfield roads Visit the City of Pleasanton website at ■ 5:14 p.m. in the 4500 block of ■ 10:27 p.m. in the 3100 block of ■ 9:42 a.m. in the 1300 block of Orloff Rosewood Drive; petty theft www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us to view the agendas Road; petty theft Santa Rita Road Burglary ■ 10:47 a.m. at the intersection of for the following meeting(s). Sorrell Downs Court and Foothill ■ 9:48 a.m. in the 4200 block of Knolls Drive; grand theft Hacienda Drive Sept. 24 Theft ■ 2:40 p.m. in the 500 block of Rose ■ 11:34 a.m. in the 1000 block of Civic Arts Commission Harvest Circle Avenue; stolen vehicle ■ 8:45 p.m. in the 1400 block of `>Þ]Ê"VÌLiÀÊx]ÊÓääÊ>ÌÊÇ\ääÊ«°° ■ 6:57 p.m. in the 1300 block of Vandalism Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft Stoneridge Mall Road ■ 8:29 a.m. in the 2000 block of Santa ■ 3:22 p.m. in the 5700 block of Belleza Library Commission ■ 7:24 p.m. in the 1700 block of Santa Rita Road Drive; stolen property possession Rita Road Drug/alcohol violations Burglary Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. ■ 9:39 p.m. in the 1000 block of ■ 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of ■ 8:11 a.m. in the 7500 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; stolen vehicle Santa Rita and Morganfield roads; Canyon Meadows Circle; vehicular Parks & Recreation Commission Vehicular burglary DUI ■ 3:53 p.m. in the 4800 block of Mohr Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Avenue ■ 10:45 p.m. in the 1000 block of ■ 1:12 a.m. in the 4100 block of Stoneridge Mall Road Vineyard Avenue; under the influence ■ 6:06 p.m. in the 1300 block of West of a controlled substance Drug/alcohol violations Lagoon Road GENERAL INFORMATION ■ 1:56 a.m. at the intersection of West Drug/alcohol violations ■ 1:08 a.m. at the intersection of St. Las Positas Boulevard and Stoneridge ■ 11:27 a.m. at the intersection of Mary Street and Peters Avenue; public Drive; DUI drunkenness Hopyard Road and Black Avenue; Assault ■ 1:57 a.m. in the 5100 block of DUI Employment Opportunities Hopyard Road; DUI ■ 4:48 p.m. in the 1700 block of Santa ■ 6:20 p.m. at the intersection of ,iVÀi>ÌÊÃÃÃÌ>ÌÊÃi>Ã>]Ê«>ÀÌÌi]Ê Rita Road Owens and Hacienda drives; DUI Disturbing the peace Ìi«À>ÀÞ® ■ 11:38 p.m. at the intersection of ■ 1:39 a.m. in the 500 block of Main f££°£xÊÊf££°Ç£Ê«iÀÊ ÕÀÊÌÊÃÌ>ÀÌ Street Sept. 22 Vineyard Avenue and Adams Way; public drunkenness "«iÊ1ÌÊi` Theft Battery ■ 6:57 a.m. in the 7000 block of Valley Sept. 20 ■ 2:55 p.m. in the 4500 block of / iÊ9ÕÌ Ê>`Ê/iiÊ-iÀÛViÃÊ«À}À>ÊÃiiÃÊiÊ Trails Drive; stolen vehicle Theft Hopyard Road £®Ê«>ÀÌÌiÊ,iVÀi>ÌÊÃÃÃÌ>ÌÊÌÊÜÀÊÊÌÃÊvÌiÀÊ ■ 4:39 a.m. in the 3400 block of ■ 12:38 p.m. in the 1300 block of Norton Way; identity theft -V Ê,iVÀi>ÌÊ*À}À>ÊvÀÊ}À>`iÃÊ£x°ÊÊ/ iÊ Stoneridge Mall Road Drug/alcohol violations Sept. 25 «À}À>ÊÃÊvviÀi`Ê>ÌÊ ]Ê>À>`ÃÊ>`Êi>ÀÃÌÊ ■ 3:28 p.m. in the 1700 block of Santa elementary schools. The Assistant could also be Rita Road; petty theft ■ 9:19 a.m. in the 5500 block of Corte Theft Sonora; marijuana possession ■ >ÃÃ}i`ÊÌÊÜÀÊÊÃÕ««ÀÌÊvÊÌ iÀÊ9ÕÌ Ê>`Ê/iiÊ ■ 6:04 p.m. in the 4100 block of 12:21 a.m. in the 1700 block of Vineyard Avenue ■ 12:22 p.m. at the intersection of Santa Rita Road -iÀÛViÃÊ>VÌÛÌið Foothill Road and Castlewood Drive; Burglary ■ 4:09 p.m. in the 4500 block of non-narcotic controlled substance Rosewood Drive ■ 2:01 a.m. in the 7200 block of St. possession vÊÞÕÊ>ÀiÊÌiÀiÃÌi`ÊÊÌ ÃÊ«ÃÌÊ«i>ÃiÊÃÕLÌÊ Michael Circle ■ 7:04 p.m. in the 400 block of Montori ■ 2:36 p.m. in the 4400 block of First Court >Ê ÌÞÊ>««V>ÌÊÌÊÌ iÊ9ÕÌ Ê>`Ê/iiÊ-iÀÛViÃÊ Vandalism Street; marijuana Vandalism "vwViÊ>ÌÊ}iÀLÀi>`Ê*ÀiÃV ]Ê{ÎÎÎÊ >VÊ ■ 2:58 p.m. in the 4000 block of Jackie ■ 10:28 p.m. at the intersection of ■ 12:45 a.m. in the 7300 block of ÛiÕi]Ê*i>Ã>Ì]Ê Ê{xÈÈ]ÊÌÌiÌ\Ê >ÀÊ Court Hopyard Road and Inglewood Drive; Johnson Drive ÕV>Ã]Ê-iÀÊ,iVÀi>ÌÊ*À}À>Ê-«iV>ÃÌ°ÊÊ Public drunkenness DUI ■ 1:29 p.m. in the 5600 block of Owens vÊÞÕÊ >ÛiʵÕiÃÌÃÊÀÊÜÕ`ÊiÊ>``Ì>Ê ■ 12:09 a.m. at the intersection of Drive Hopyard Road and Owens Drive vÀ>ÌÊ>LÕÌÊÌ ÃÊ«ÃÌ]ÊÞÕÊ>ÞÊVÌ>VÌÊ Sept. 23 Drug/alcohol violations >ÀÊ ÕV>ÃÊ>ÌÊ`ÕV>ÃJV°«i>Ã>Ì° ■ 1:53 a.m. in the 4300 block of Valley Identity theft ■ Avenue 8:32 p.m. in the 7300 block of V>°ÕÃÊÀÊÓx®ÊΣÎ{ÎΰÊÊ ■ 12:03 a.m. in the 300 block of Foothill Road; DUI ■ 8:02 a.m. in the 4100 block of Trenton Circle ■ Vineyard Avenue 9:47 p.m. in the 6700 block of Santa ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ■ 3:19 p.m. in the 400 block of Adams Rita Road; marijuana possession, Battery Way public intoxication AND PUBLIC COMMENT IS WELCOME ■ 6:35 p.m. in the 4000 block of Public drunkenness Vineyard Avenue The above represents a sampling of upcoming meeting items. ■ 12:13 a.m. in the 5000 block of For complete information, please visit Johnson Drive www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/calendar
Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊOctober 2, 2009ÊU Page 13 Living PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY A second shot atlove High school sweethearts rekindle relationship after nearly 50 years
VivianVivi an anandd JiJim BBoyce were once hihigh h school h l sweethearts th t who h recently tl were reunited it d online li aandnd married sshortly thereafter.
BY EMILY WEST lost high school sweetheart that she Through their discussions, they to add, with a smile, that they al- ent churches in the East Bay. A hadn’t seen since they graduated in found both of their former spouses ready had accumulated three years week after she graduated from high hen Pleasanton resi- the early 1960s. There were a few had died from strokes and were of dating in high school. school, the two married in a living dent Vivian Miller went obstacles along the way, including able to support each other in their Back then, they knew each other room and moved to California. online to search for a narrowing down a list of 129 name grief while still having a mutual re- through the same church and went Jim Boyce also married and lived song,W she never thought she would matches in the United States and spect for each other’s first spouse. to separate high schools in Indi- on the East Coast. end up rekindling a romance that Canada and being practically para- Vivian Boyce described the old ana. Jim Boyce, went off to college Now that they’re reunited, the began nearly five decades before. lyzed with doubt on the plane to relationship made new as “a soft during their last year of dating newlywed couple lives in Pleasan- Yet, as of Sept. 19, she is now visit him in Boston. landing for my heart.” while Vivian Boyce was still in high ton to be near family. Vivian Boyce, married to her high “I never once contemplated try- Having experienced loss, Jim school. Now that they’re reunited, they school sweetheart in a turn of ing to find Jim before,” Vivian Boyce Boyce said they took a chance on “He didn’t write or call,” she said are living in Pleasanton, to be near events that many have compared to said. “I don’t know why I searched giving the relationship a second try with a laugh, as her new husband family. The wedding was held at a movie storyline. for him. (The search website) gave because they don’t take anything reminded her that it wasn’t as easy Castlewood Country Club, with It started when she took to the me tantalizing drips of information for granted. to communicate back then as it is the theme of “Old Friends” evident Internet to find “Old Friends,” a and I became determined.” “We know how quickly life can now. in the music, the dÈcor and, of song by Bill Gaithers, when an ad She said she was unsure if there change,” he said. “When good for- Vivian Boyce describes being course, the guests. popped up asking if she wanted to would still be a spark of chemis- tune and opportunity come along, “whisked away” by Ray Miller, a While the couple has almost 90 find an old friend. The first person try since they both were different you take it.” Mouseketeer, who was in the Stan years of combined marriage experi- she thought of was Jim Boyce. people with many years apart. The The couple said their marriage Kenton Orchestra and toured with ence, they are still learning to live Curiosity led the widow of two initial email led to online conversa- vows about seven months after re- Jackie Gleason. He was also a wor- together, just like any newlywed years on the hunt to find her long tions and a face-to-face meeting. connecting. Yet, the couple is quick ship leader at a number of differ- couple. N
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“Bright Star” tells the story of 19th-century English poet John Keats’ unconsummated love affair with his neighbor, Fanny Brawne, which obsessed them both for the last several years of Keats’ short life (he died of consumption at 25). Oddly, though, the most persua- sive relationships in New Zealand writer/director Jane Campion’s movie are the ones between Fanny (Abbie Cornish), her mother (Kerry Fox) and Fanny’s adorable little sister (Edie Martin). Their affec- tion for each other looks natural and unforced. Keats’ and Fanny’s? Not so much. CIVIC ARTS When the two first meet, Fanny is an outspoken, flirtatious 18-year- Taisa Hrynewycz (Fern) and Luke Darga (Avery) rehearse their parts the upcoming Civic Arts Stage Co. production of old more interested in her clothes (which she designs and sews herself) Charlotte’s Web. than in the moody poet busy nursing his mortally ill brother. However, an attraction soon forms, though Keats’ good friend and sometime How a spider saved a pig housemate Charles Brown (Paul Schneider) violently opposes it and treats Fanny rudely. Fanny, ignorant about poetry, arranges to take les- Charlotte’s Web opens tonight at the Amador Theater sons with Keats, providing an opportunity for him to read several of his great poems aloud (more poems are recited throughout the film, one of A pig named Wilbur and his fashioned from a large rope climb- the San Francisco Shakespeare Fes- its highlights, together with the lovely English scenery). spider friend Charlotte come to ing structure. There will also be a tival for the production of “Cin- But until later in the film, the romance feels more like a teenage crush life in the production of “Char- mixture of children and adults in derella.” Auditions will be held for — Keats himself is only 23, after all — than a mature passion. There’s lotte’s Web,” opening tonight at the cast. adults (ages 12 and up) from 6 to little chemistry between Cornish and Ben Whishaw’s Keats. Matters the Amador Theater. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Oct. 5 and for children ages aren’t helped by the director’s decision on how to depict the poet. With The classic story of the lov- Oct. 2, 3, 9 and 10 as well as at 2 6 to 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 6. his shaggy coiffure and unvarying two-day growth of stubble, Whishaw able barnyard pig that desperately p.m. Oct. 4 and 11 at the Amador Audition packets are available looks more like a GQ model than the author of “Ode to a Grecian Urn” wants to avoid the butcher and is Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. at www.pleasantoncivicarts.org or and (yes) “Bright Star.” saved by an intelligent spider, is Tickets are $12, $16 or $20 for at the Pleasanton Parks and Com- Fanny’s appearance poses a different problem. She’s an accomplished presented by the city’s Civic Arts adults and $8, $12 or $16 for munity Services office, located at seamstress, but given the time required to hand-sew the voluminous, Stage Company in partnership children. Purchase them online 200 Old Bernal Ave. Appointments ruffled garments of the era, no one person would have been able to cre- with the San Francisco Shake- at www.civicartstickets.org up to are required and may be made ate the number of outfits — a different one in every scene! — that she’s speare Festival, with performances three hours before the perfor- via email. Submit the auditioner’s shown in. through Oct. 10. mance, by phone at 931-3444, or name, age, parent’s name if under We know how the story ends. A postscript on the screen tells us that Director Paula Wujek said this at the box office. 18, phone number and email ad- Fanny “wandered the moors for many years.” What it doesn’t tell us is production is especially unique dress to [email protected]. that she eventually married and had three children. with professional actor and aeri- Audition for ‘Cinderella’ ca.us. Appointments will be con- “Bright star, would I were steadfast as thou art,” indeed. N alist Felicity Hesed as Charlotte, Pleasanton’s Civic Arts Stage firmed via email or phone. who will spin and flip on a web Company will partner again with —Emily West
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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊOctober 2, 2009ÊU Page 15 Living COVERh Niles Canyon Railway offers a ride o
BY JANET PELLETIER he volunteers for Niles Canyon Railway live, breathe and sleep trains. The sound of a train whistle or smoke bil- lowing from a steam locomotive conjures up pleasant, nostalgic feelings, transporting them back to a simpler time when iron horses were Tthe main form of transportation. Traversing through scenic Niles Canyon, west of Sunol on State Route 84, you’ll notice not much has changed today. Though trains were replaced by the au- tomobile long ago, they still run through the canyon as they did more than a century before. But now, they’re what Henry Luna terms “living museums.” Forty-eight years ago, Luna formed the Pacific Lo- comotive Association with five fellow college students from the Peninsula to preserve trains no longer in use so that people could learn their history. Just a few years out of high school at the time, Luna said he was beginning to realize that trains were nearly becom- ing extinct and he wanted to make sure they weren’t hauled off to a stock yard to die. “When you put these trains on a track and fire them up, they become a living, breathing thing like noth- ing else,” he said. “I didn’t want future generations to forget what came before them.” The history of Niles Canyon Railway began in 1853, when the region was surveyed as a possible route to the Pacific Coast. President Abraham Lincoln chose the route and signed the Pacific Railroad Act in 1862. The Western Pacific Railroad began operating in 1866, con- necting on a 20-mile route from San Jose to a point in the canyon just beyond Farwell Bridge. Central Pacific purchased a bankrupt Western Pacific and completed the extension in 1869. Central Pacific later incorporated into the Southern Pacific line and it became a secondary route. Steam locomotives pulled trains through the can- yon for 80 years before diesels took over in the 1950s. In 1984, Southern Pacific ceased operating trains on the right-of-way, pulled up the tracks and deeded the land to the county. Luna still recalls the first train he and the five whom he formed the PLA with purchased for $750. In 1987, the Pacific Locomotive Association entered into an agreement with Alameda County and began rebuild- ing the Niles Canyon rail line. Members of the as- sociation, who are all volunteers, toiled day after day, An excursion train passes through the Farwell Bridge, one of two bridges through Niles Canyon. The 1896 truss is still supported by stone piers, which piecing tracks by hand, constructing the first piece 2002. The same bridge, originally constructed in 1865-66, is also seen in the postcard in the top right of the next page. between Sunol and the Brightside maintenance facility, roughly in the middle of the canyon. ing wreaths and garlands inside and strings of lights the moving display of lights and contacted the railway sure everyone got to ride,” And in 1988, passengers could ride on the route outside the rail cars. It’s a sight to behold during the asking how they could take a ride. The lighted holiday rides 122 years after the very first Western Pacific excur- month of December as two trains — one from the Day, whose weekdays start at 2:30 a.m. as a conduc- pastime for train enthusias sion. The railway travels over the original lines of Sunol train depot to Niles and another going the oppo- tor for Caltrain, and is known fondly as “Dr. Christ- line was added to meet dem the last leg of the Transcontinental Railroad, the final site route — wind through the canyon at night, decked mas,” heads over to the Brightside maintenance yard “That’s really what make portion completed in Niles (now known to most as out in the colorful display of lights. Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. to work on the trains. the kids’ and parents’ face Fremont) in 1869. on the railway’s website (www.ncry.org) at 10 a.m. Oct. A year after the “thank you” ride, the San Francisco is this year handling the h Luna’s passion for railroading is like all of those who 12 and sell out pretty quickly thereafter. Chronicle wrote a small article that was tucked away inside of the railcars. “Many volunteer for PLA. Because PLA members donate their The Train of Lights, operating for a 20th season, inside a back section of the paper about it. On the Smith will be serving ho labor to work on the trains’ restorations, the organization started informally as a thank you to the PLA’s members. first day of the Train of Lights that year, 2,000 people the train rides. Other volun relies on donations from the public to help them operate Current railway General Manager Dexter Day and Rich showed up to ride, said Karen Kadaja, who handles ing the part of Santa. the train rides they hold throughout the year. The largest Gill festooned a few strings of lights on a railcar and in- the publicity and marketing for the Niles Canyon Some of the volunteers fundraiser is the popular holiday Train of Lights. vited members to ride through the canyon. As the train Railway. roading — as former con For the past few weeks, volunteers have been hang- traversed through the dark, motorists driving by noticed “The volunteers stayed up until 11:30 p.m. to make which can prove useful as th
Page 16ÊUÊOctober 2, 2009ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly hSTORY istory of a lifetime aboard its historic trains Upcoming Events Train of Lights Trains will run two times a night Wednesday-Sunday between Nov. 27 and Dec. 23 and Dec. 26 and 27. Rides depart from Niles at 4:15 and 6:45 p.m. and from Sunol at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Oct. 12. Cost is $25 per person (children under 3 ride free). The ride is about an hour. For more informa- tion, contact the station agent by email at TOLtickets@ ncry.org, by telephone at 510-996-8420, or at the Sunol Depot during regular Sunday train operations. Speeder rides This is a 50-minute ride in rail motorcars between the Niles station and the Brightside maintenance yard on Oct. 11. All trips depart from Niles at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 408-249-2953. Steam train rides Rides aboard a steam locomotive are scheduled for Oct. 4 and 18. Donations are requested (a suggested $5 for children 4-12, $8 for seniors and $10 for other passengers). Visit www.ncry.org.
miles long and ends at the Sunol Depot. A few years ago, there were plans to extend train service further north into Pleasanton, but those stalled as some local senior citizens complained of noise and safety con- cerns. Luna said there is still a vision to bring the trains to Pleasanton, along Sunol Boulevard, past the Senior Center, north to Bernal Avenue. He said the PLA has been given permission from the county and he’s hoping that this time around, residents will be more supportive. JANET PELLETIER “People in Sunol weren’t too sure of us either at ALAN FRANK Top: Pacific Locomotive Association volunteers have spent the past month decorating the insides of rail cars in prepara- first,” he said. h were earthquake encased in tion for the ever-popular Train of Lights, their biggest fundraiser of the year. Above: Al McCracken assembles strings of He also plans to give a presentation to the city of lights that will make a beautiful display as the trains pass through the canyon at night. Pleasanton in a year’s time. Always dreaming big, Luna also envisions adding a she said. on restorations and in operating the trains for rides. “Most of the trains we have are on a scrap yard or steam locomotive route that would traverse through s have remained a popular But there are also many volunteers who didn’t start out come from other railroad museums who no longer the hillside from Niles Canyon up to the top of the sts and families. A second knowing much and learned on the job. want them for whatever reason,” he said. Sunol and Pleasanton ridgelines, something he’s been mand in 2007. “It keeps me off of the streets and out of the bars,” Aside from the Train of Lights, the railway offers discussing with the East Bay Regional Park District, es it so much fun — to see volunteer Doug Campbell said with a laugh. other rides year-round, including wildflower trains which owns the land. es,” said Leslie Smith, who All joking aside, Campbell, who is a former con- where wine is served, education trains for children “There are only two others like this in the United holiday decorations for the ductor and engineer, became interested in trains as a ages 3-12, summer fun trains, a wine and cheese train, States — Pike’s Peak and one in North Carolina,” he y ride every year.” teen, when he started going on steam excursions. But speeder events featuring workman’s motor cars from said. “And it would be handicap accessible, which ot cocoa and snacks during serving in the military, then marrying and starting a the late 1800s to 1970 and M200 rides. They also rent would be great for many people who find climbing the nteers will take turns play- family postponed his hobby and he got involved with out trains for a charge for special occasions such as ridges too challenging.” railroading again when the PLA formed. birthday parties, weddings or reunions. Rides begin at To learn more about the Niles Canyon Railway or have backgrounds in rail- The PLA has 800 members from all over the world, 300 either the Niles or Sunol train depots and passengers donate to their cause, visit www.ncry.org. Of course, nductors or engineers — of which volunteer regularly, according to Rich Alexander, are welcome to bring their own food and beverages. the PLA is always looking for volunteers. Call 862- hey are quickly put to work the organization’s membership secretary. The Niles Canyon Railway, built in pieces, is now 13 9063. N
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JORGE ROJAS-ZEGAS, GUITARIST ARTWALK 2009 ArtWalk 2009 will s 5NLIMITED #HOICES #OMBINATION 0LATTERS LUNCH The Livermore Rotary Club pres- be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. with purchase of any luncheon ents a concert by Guitarist Dr. 10 in downtown Livermore. It is a s 7EEKEND 3PECIALS )NCLUDE Fish Tacos, platter or dinner Book Clubs Jorge Rojas-Zegers to benefit its cross between an arts festival and Chicken Mole and Don Pedro Dishes exp 11-02-09 Music Scholarship program and exhibition, with over 150 artists BRAIN BOOK CLUB Brain Book Coaniquem burn center. It will exhibiting inside boutique shops, Club’s October selection is be from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 2 restaurants, wine bars and outside -AIN 3TREET $OWNTOWN 0LEASANTON “The Philosophical Baby: What at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, on sidewalks and pocket parks, Children’s Minds Tell Us About 1385 South Livermore Ave. Tickets accompanied by live music. Visit NOW OPEN! 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Shows are at 8 p.m. with pre- The graduating class of 2004 will BARK AND BREW Murphy’s Paw, 410 performance lecture and artist’s have its five year reunion at 6 p.m. Main St., will host Bark and Brew receptions included with every Nov. 27 at Barone’s Restaurant, from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 2. Mingle performance. Tickets are $39-$59 475 Saint John St. The evening with your pooch and enjoy a cold for adults or $29-$49 for youth. will include appetizers, cocktails beer. Donations benefit the Molly Opening night gala is at 5:30 p.m. and dancing. RSVP by Nov. 13. Inspires Foundation. Call 600-8925. Tickets are $50. Checks are payable Oct. 10. Tickets are $50. Call 960- "REAKFAST s ,UNCH to AVHS Class of 2004. Mail to 9210 or visit http://livermoreval- BINGO WITH THE PLEASANTON 6:30am-2:30pm leyopera.org. SEAHAWKS BINGO with the 608 Abbie Court, Pleasanton, CA -ONDAY 3ATURDAY 94566. Call 200-7440. 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AMADOR VALLEY QUILTERS The • Custom-fit Sunglasses by Oakley Amador Valley Quilt Club meets • Demo all the Best Golf Equipment at 1:30 Oct. 10 at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. Fun for the Whole Family! Speaker Marie Strait will talk about fiery • hot • exotic “Successes and Failures on a Fabric Rock-Climbing Wall Diet.” Anyone interested in quilting Shish Kabobs . Exotic Champagne Cocktails . Patio Dining Pop-Corn, Pretzels is invited to attend. Visit amador- Sno-cones, Churros valleyquilters.org. Happy Hour BBQ Tri-Tip LIVERMORE AMADOR VALLEY Wine Tasting G CLUB 2-6pm 0 Everyday ARDEN All garden enthu- Prizes and Giveaways siasts are welcome to attend the $5 Specialty Cocktails Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 8 at Harvest Park Middle School, 4900 Valley Blvd. Speaker is Bethallyn Black will discuss win- ter vegetable gardening. Learn how to select, plant and grown home- grown vegetables. 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It includes RistoranteThe Taste Of Italy In Bay Area dinner, a no host bar, live and silent auctions, raffle baskets and Enjoy your favorite Italian dishes with our a grand prize drawing. Tickets are seasonal menu and daily specials $50 before Sept. 15 or $60 after. Visit www.tvar.org. AWARD-WINNING BON APPETIT The sixth annual culi- nary event is from 6:30 to 10:30 RESTAURANT p.m. Oct. 17 at the CarrAmerica Center, 4400 Rosewood Drive. It FEATURING: features 15 culinary teams com- prised of a corporate sponsor, a s *OIN /UR 6)0 #ARD 0ROGRAM Pleasanton school principal and s 7EEKEND #HAMPAGNE "RUNCH local chef creating dishes paired s #HILDRENS -ENU with wine. Tickets are $60 and proceeds will fund grants and +IDS EAT FREE -ON 4UES Prime Rib s Seafood Pasta s Fish Dish s Sandwiches programs for students and faculty s #ATERING 3ERVICES of the Pleasanton Unified School s ,UNCH $INNER $AYS A WEEK !- 0- 20% District. 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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊOctober 2, 2009ÊU Page 21 CALENDAR Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. and one of the most dynamic the- TRI-VALLEY REPUBLICAN WOMEN Call 800-482-TEAM or visit www. ater arts in the world. It will start MEETING The Tri-Valley Republican teamintraining.org/sf/firsttimehere/ at 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Pleasanton Women Federated will host meetings. Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Catherine Bragg at a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Busy Bees Cattleman’s Restaurant, 2882 Kitty FUNDRAISER The tournament is Preschool, 4300 Mirador Drive, Hawk Road, Livermore. Bragg is from 6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 3 at the hosts an open house from 11 a.m. a Marin County business owner Masonic Lodge, 3370 Hopyard to 3 p.m. Oct. 3 to 10. The free who articulated her opposition to Road. All levels are welcome, but event includes a bounce house, nationalized health care. Tickets are participants must be at least 21. face painting, games and crafts. $26 for members and $30 for non- Includes food, drink and play, with Orientation is from 1 to 1:30 p.m. members. RSVP required by Oct. 4. proceeds benefiting Foothill High for interested parents. The pre- Call 846-5944. School athletics. The cost is $50, school takes ages 18 months to 5 which includes $1,000 in chips plus years. Call 249-9000. raffle ticket to start. Grand prize is SUGAR SKULLS WORKSHOP Make Family Meals To Go Sides $500. Call 413-7788 or visit www. Seniors your own sugar skull at 4 p.m. Oct. Meals include four corn muffi ns and two large sides. FAB.ticketleap.com. DAY TRIPPERS — THE RETURN OF Small Side Salad 16 at the Golden Apple Learning TUT From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rotisserie Chicken ...... $16.99 French Fries VFW CRAB FEED AND BLACKJACK Store, 4807 Hopyard Road, in Roasted Corn Salad Nov. 17, join the Day Trippers Tri-Tip GAMES Pleasanton’s Veterans of celebration of the Day of the Dead Potato Salad to view the artifacts from the 1 1/2 pound ...... $25.99 Foreign Wars Post 6298 will host (El Día de los Muertos). Cost is $5. 2 pound...... $29.99 Creamy Cole Slaw tomb of Tutankhamun at the de its annual crab feed and blackjack Call 460-5163. Slab-and-a-Half of Ribs...... $28.99 Santa Maria Style Beans Young Museum. Transportation games Oct. 10 at the Veterans One Pound Tri-Tip and Whole Chicken ...... $32.99 Chicken Tortilla Soup departs from Pleasanton Senior Mashed Potatoes Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Full Slab of Ribs & Whole Chicken ...... $32.99 Center. Lunch on your own. Pre- Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and din- One Pound Tri-Tip and Whole Slab ...... $36.99 Lectures/ registration required. Cost is $70 ner begins at 6:30 p.m. This event, for residents or $75 for non-resi- 4501 Hopyard Rd., which often sells out, provides all- Workshops dents. Call 931-5365. Pleasanton you-can-eat crab and a free glass of wine. Proceeds will support local DIVORCE & SEPARATED WORKSHOP FALL PREVENTION & HOME SAFETY 734-0307 VFW activities, including the sup- This group meets from 7:30 to Bay Alarm Medical presents a class Open daily from 11am port of currently deployed service 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 7 on fall prevention and home safety www.redsmokegrill.com members and local veterans in through Dec. 16 at St. Elizabeth from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 13 at need. Tickets are $38. For tickets, Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 call Larry Jackson at 462.0788. Drive. Join others who have lost a Sunol Blvd. Learn about resources Visit www.vfwpost6298.com. marriage and begin to build your available that can assist seniors in life again. Call 600-1765 to pre- living independently. Cost is $1.75 WALK TO THE WATER Walk-A-Thon register. for residents and $2.25 for non- Fundraiser Family Event to benefit LVPAC Presents residents. Call 931-5369. oppressed women and children in SHORT STORY WRITING WORKSHOP India is from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Oct. Entertaining readings and free World Music 4 at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, short story writing workshop with 2500 Stanley Blvd. Sponsored by local author/blogger, Sandra Kay, Spiritual Sisters In Service East Bay Chapter. a.k.a. WriteousMom. It will be ENTERING THE CASTLE STUDY Maria de Barros held at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 10 at the GROUP Maria de Barros’ music transcends taste, preference and Suggested registration, which Study group now forming Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old even language. It travels through countries dense with includes lunch, is $15 or $30 for to discuss and explore the book culture, picking up pieces of each along the way, combining families. Call 998-3785 or visit Bernal Ave. Workshop to include: “Entering the Castle” by Caroline distinct inflections of Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean. www.sistersinservice.org. 3 secrets to crafting a great short Myss. The book is a call to those story, 12 reasons to start (and who wish to find guidance on Oct 2, 2009 Fri 8pm $26/$36/$46/$12* keep) a blog, Q&A session, encour- their spiritual journey. First meet- Kids & Teens agement and inspiration for writers ing is from 2 to 3:30 Oct. 11 in Tiempo Libre of all levels. Call 337-2320 or visit ‘YOUNG VOICES FOR RECOVERY’ Pleasanton. Call Mari at 202-1752 Celebrated for incendiary, joyful performances of “timba,” www.writeousmom.com. for details. an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz ESSAY CONTEST Contestants ages and the seductive rhythms of “son.” 13-19 are invited to submit essays MOMS GROUP OF CCOP Ministry Nov 13, 2009 Fri 8pm $33/$41/$56/$12* of 250 to 500 words describing of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) “What impact long-term recovery Political fall workshop at the Catholic Turtle Island Quartet has had on your life, either through Community of Pleasanton, 4001 A voyage through World Holiday Music, the concert explores your own experiences or that of a Notes Stoneridge Drive, is from 7 to 8:30 with a hip, modern twist, the timeless music that has been person close to you?” Entries are PLEASANTONIANS 4 PEACE The p.m. Oct. 8. This workshop meets an integral part of winter holiday celebrations for centuries. due Oct. 2. Prizes are $500 for group will again hold a candlelight for six weeks on Thursday evenings. This Grammy Award Winner fuses the classical quartet first, $150 for second and $50 for vigil at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 in front of All denominations are welcome. aesthetic with contemporary American musical styles. third. Call Amie Sousa, 201-6201. the Museum On Main, 603 Main This is a chance for mothers to meet together and support each Dec 21, 2009 Mon 7:30pm $26/$36/$46/$12* CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE Members St. They will reflect on the human other. Workbook is $20. Call 577- of San Francisco’s Chhandam and monetary costs of the war, 5067 or visit www.catholicsofpleas- Youth Dance Company present the honor veterans who have sacri- TAO anton.org. 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ELENA LABELLA Rage U9 White-hot in weekend Medal of honor BUSC U13 go undefeated The Rage U9 D1 White were as hot as the weather this The Rage U12 Premier team pose with their past weekend as they played spectacular team soccer in third place medals from the Dublin Premier route to four straight wins at the Castro Valley Footie Fest. Fall Classic, played last weekend. Front row: in Harvest Classic Outscoring opponents 18-4 and never allowing more than Carley Robertson, Sophie Santos; Second row: one goal in any game, U9 Rage White improved to 8-4 on Hannah McGillivray, Brookey Villanueva, Katlyn The BUSC U13 Div III Select Rozas and Roberto Beard (1 each). the season and have won seven straight. Back Row: As- Franciskovich, Hailey Mann and Eilis Hegarty; team went undefeated in last week- Also a key performance to the sistant Coach Steve Moura, Head Coach Jen Mello; Middle Third row: Julianna Leedeman, Sophia Brown, end’s Pleasanton Fall Harvest Clas- scoring success was Joshua Cole Row: Molly Griston, Isabella Clark, Emily Tincher, Mary Sami LaBella, Kayla Bowers and Jasmine Des- sic tournament. Overall, the BUSC with a relentless attack on the op- Tincher, Zoe Moura, Devyn Baldus; First Row: Allison Jen- souky; Fourth row: Coach Trisha Gonzales, Julia boys played four very aggressive ponent’s defenders. The defensive ezon, Makena Densmore, Kira Broacha, Quinn Lombardi, Densmore, Christy Jensen, Makenna Elias and and strategic matches out shooting coverage was outstanding as well, Kiera Hegarty and Allison Hunter. Malissa Shadle. their opponents with 76 shots on limiting opponents to only two goal to only 17 against the entire goals for the tournament. The de- tournament. Goals were scored fensive stars were Chris Klahr, Matt by Pierre Marie (4), Ryan Vicencio Teng, Chris Goldhawk, Andrew the Raiders’ first possession with Lurking around the 18 as he usually (3), Mason Picone and Dylan Tuell Griehshammer and Sammy Han- SPORTS DIGEST the first big tackle of the game by does, Meurrens buried it for a 1-0 (two each), and Lucas Warzyniak, son. Keeper duties were shared by Frankie Banks and Alex Omo at lead. The final would be 2-0. Matt Teng, Brian Kinnee, Roberto Sammy Hanson (3 matches) and the line, and Jake Massie came up Game two was a heavyweight bout Beard and Thomas Rozas (1 each). Andrew Griehshammer (consola- Rage U10 Grey go with a big fourth down sack. The in the extreme triple digit heat of Assists were provided by Mason tion match) who registered a total 2-1-1 in Footie Fest offense took charge immediately the afternoon against the Elk Grove Picone (4), Matt Teng and Lucas of 12 saves and were key factors in with QB Ronnie Jones’ handoff to Heat. Joe Lee, Randy Copeman, Tyler Warzyniak (2 each), and Brian limited all opponents to only two The Pleasanton Rage U10 Grey Napoleon Kaufman for a 50-yard Mende, and Frank Morley were all- Kinnee, Reed Marques, Thomas goals for the tournament. went 2-1-1 in the Castro Valley TD, followed by Cory Barrios who league in shutting down an attack Footie Fest last weekend. On day ran it in for the extra point. Blocks that had netted 11 goals in their first one, the Rage fell behind 2-0 early by Alex Narvani, Ashwin Anand, game. The Heat caught the Select but turned it around with three Colby Gilbert, Craig Gin and Jor- short in the back and knocked three unanswered goals to beat an un- dan Reed aided in the scoring runs. passes that resulted in an open player defeated team from West Marin. The defense held the Raiders as at the top of the box for a goal late Jasmine Yaeger, Katie Judson and time ran out on the quarter with in the game. The Select battled but Erin Shaefer sparked the offense, tackles by Alex Lazzereschi, Sam came up short 1-0. with Judson scoring to tie the game Tarasow, Deangelo Ty and Barrios. Needing some help to advance, and Yaeger hitting the net twice The second quarter opened with the Select got their miracle. The with a nice assist by Grace Vardell. a bang with Brian Bergman’s 51- Heat lost to the Stallions, opening The defense stepped up, led by yard TD pass reception, followed by the door for the Select, and they Lauren Casby, Taryn Baldus and Cameron Beck’s pass reception in barged through it, defeating the Kiley Pohlmann. Lily Kreiger and the end zone for the extra point for a Newark Rebels 3-1. Select moved Nadine Cobb moved the ball well 14-0 score. The defense took over at on to the consolation game versus through the midfield, putting West their 42, but not for long when Ryan the Eureka Attack, coming out Marin back on their heels for most Jenkins-Wilburn intercepted the with a fury, and struck quickly in of the second half. In game two, Raiders’ first pass play. The offense the third minute. Brandon Cohen’s the Rage passed and moved the ball moved the ball steadily down the corner kick went to Lorentz, who well against Mill Valley, opening field with runs by Barrios and Kauf- lead Nino for a great set-up and up a lead early on another goal by man and pass reception by Berg- finish for the 1-0 lead. The team Yeager, this time off a corner kick man, all of which earned two first took a 3-0 lead in the 18th min- assist by Alex Cravens. downs. The defense finished out the ute, finishing the opponents off for On day two, the Rage played half keeping the Raiders’ yardage in a 5-0 win. Castro Valley to a 1-1 draw; when check. A team tackle by Nick Massie Katie Judson outran the defense and Jenkins-Wilburn stopped a first Jackrabbits rebound, and goalie on a through ball assist down conversion, Banks, Omo, and ending in tie Rachel Knowles runs through the finish line to garner first in the open water by Kiley Pohlmann. In game two, Barrios held the offense to the line, swim in the 13 & under category. the Rage fell behind early against a Luke Spiller sacked for a loss, and The Rage Jackrabbits U10 Di- quick Livermore team, with Yaeger Alex Creapeau, Andrew Lambert vision 3 came back in the final scoring the only Rage goal. Sophie and Omo broke up a pass as time minute to end the match against Tuell and Alex Cravens kept each ran out on the first half. the Junglecats Saturday in a 2-2 Seahawk wins Tiburon swim game close from goal, making sev- draw. Lauren Milligan scored both eral saves and delivering long punts BUSC U16 Select win goals. The team displayed a team Rachel Knowles competed with degree current from Angel Island downfield to open up the field for effort in spite of the 100-degree 400 polar bear types (8 to 75 years to Tiburon Harbor. In prepara- the offense. consolation game heat. The girls pressured the ball old) in the 10th annual Tiburon tion for the race, Knowles has In a stunning finish to a miracu- all over the field and had 10 shots Mile in San Francisco Bay Sept. competed in multiple open water Broncos get second lous day, the BUSC U16 Select rode on goal. Their persistence paid off 13, finishing first in the open water swims. She said that when the a five-goal first half barrage to win as they scored the equalizer with swim in the 13 & under category. swimmers left the bay, they were shutout the consolation game of the BUSC one minute to play. Top Offensive Decked out in a thin swim hosed off and the cold water felt The PJFL Broncos were as hot Fall Harvest Classic last weekend. Player: Lauren Milligan. leading suit, goggles and double swim “like a hot shower.” as the weather Saturday when they The Select were on in game one scorer Wynne Velzy was a constant caps anchored with duct tape, “The best part of the experience faced the Raiders, shutting them against the SASC Stallions. Jared threat up top. Emma Goldner and the 12-year-old who swims for was finishing and running on the out 14-0 — their second consecu- Shofi drove the right sideline, evaded Terra McHone led the attack at the Pleasanton Seahawks swam red carpet at the finish line,” she tive shutout of the season. his mark, and sent a negative ball to mid-field. Top Defensive Players: against the chilly 50-something added. The Broncos defense shut down Hunter Meurrens in the19th minute. Miara Pipe and Holly D’Amico. ■ Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊOctober 2, 2009ÊU Page 25 Real Estate OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
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OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND HOME SALES Dublin 5 BEDROOMS This week’s data represents homes sold 1033 Kolln Street JP Morgan Chase 3479 Gravina Place $1,379,999 during September 2009 Bank to S. & J. Tor for $535,000 3 BEDROOMS Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams 577-5787 5980 Laurel Creek Drive A. Reyes to 10713 Wallace Lane $449,950 1075 Shadow Hills Court $1,459,000 Pleasanton Ziari Trust for $1,400,000 Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff Realtors 487-2907 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 251-1111 2115 Alexander Way J. & K. Higgins to 2940 Lethbridge Court Brazil Trust to 4 BEDROOMS 6229 Detjen Court $1,745,000 K. Tayyeb for $530,000 H. Dan for $720,000 Sun 1-4 Faran Honardoost 922-0822 7688 Topaz Circle $739,000 5730 Belleza Drive Knight Trust to B. 7922 Limewood Court S. Severs to A. Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 463-9500 3314 Arbor Drive $939,000 Kamath for $500,000 Sun 1-4 Valley Brokers 437-5830 Heydarian for $550,000 Pleasanton 1194 Blanc Court R. & P. Frizzell to K. & 1016 Madsen Court Shellen Trust to R. San Leandro M. Bravmann for $800,000 2 BEDROOMS Deshmukh for $940,000 5 BEDROOMS 2643 Calle Morelia Takacs Trust to V. 753 Sycamore Road $890,000 2628 Maria Street G. Day to L. Romm 1307 Wayne Avenue $449,000 Chandrasekaran for $850,000 Sun 1-5 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 for $605,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 846-6500 3207 Cheryl Circle C. & M. Mitchell to Y. 3 BEDROOMS 536 Neal Street Belluomini Trust to R. Zhang for $768,000 Vandeveerdonk for $706,000 5464 Black Avenue $429,500 San Ramon 2768 Corte San Blas J. & L. Horen to J. Sun 1-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 846-6500 2 BEDROOMS 124 Rocky Creek Place Hsu Trust to A. Xing for $685,000 4083 Nevis Street $559,000 996 Springview Court $449,950 & M. Shah for $860,000 Sun Keller Williams 477-5787 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 984-6788 2719 Curry Street C. Nielson to V. & L. 4701 Saginaw Circle Merrill Lynch to D. Raisinghani for $655,000 2303 Fairfield Court $650,000 3 BEDROOMS Kim for $280,000 Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 2806 Daylily Court 6215 Lakeview Circle $599,950 L. Latronica to J. 5600 San Juan Way M. & C. MacHi to Liao for $607,500 4 BEDROOMS Sun 2-4:30 J. Rockcliff Realtors 683-5165 T. Zanon for $600,000 2832 El Capitan Drive 5511 Calico Lane $1,099,000 3031 Tahoe Place $639,000 Hughes Trust to 4481 Seminole Way C. & T. Delk to A. Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 426-3859 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 855-4110 A. & M. Atkinson for $559,000 Cheung for $270,000 740-9 Lakemont Place $695,000 2924 Amoroso Court $1,100,000 4136 Georgis Place A. & A. Williamson Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 683-5689 3110 Snowdrop Circle M. Cummings to Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 to G. Singh for $481,000 2017 Wineberry Drive $749,900 S. & S. Gundavaram for $685,000 8286 Regency Drive $1,450,000 Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff Realtors 406-4836 2345 Greenwood Road Hatcher Trust Sat/Sun 1-4 Prudential CA 963-1984 7455 Stonedale Drive Pajero Trust to G. to S. Liu for $650,000 Ruegsegger for $440,000 2635 Ingrid Court $1,590,000 4 BEDROOMS 7424 Ironwood Court Ponderosa 1561 Trimingham Drive J. & S. Sun 1-4 Allied Brokers 846-3755 25 Palamos Court $625,000 Homes to Y. & N. Shah for $1,085,000 558 Santel Court $1,640,000 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 997-1585 Davenport to K. Brown for $535,000 Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 2887 Fieldview Terrace $899,000 7865 Knollbrook Drive JP Morgan 3158 Zuni Way A. Taylor to O. Chase Bank to C. Peng for $605,000 3249 Arbor Drive $964,950 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 698-2274 Mahmood for $350,000 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors 251-2535 1100 Canyon Green Drive $899,950 Sun 2-5 J. Rockcliff Realtors 683-5165
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SALES AT A GLANCE Dublin Pleasanton Total sales reported: 19 Total sales reported: 28 Lowest sale reported: $181,000 Lowest sale reported: $270,000 Highest sale reported: $770,000 Highest sale reported: $1,400,000 Average sales reported: $487,132 Average sales reported: $651,839 Livermore San Ramon Total sales reported: 31 Total sales reported: 23 Lowest sale reported: $169,000 Lowest sale reported: $125,000 Highest sale reported: $835,000 Highest sale reported: $956,000 Average sales reported: $407,226 Average sales reported: $524,174
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JUST LISTED in beautiful Laguna Oaks 8286 Regency Dr., Pleasanton OPEN SAT/SUN 1-4 Boasts lovely backyard with sparkling pool and 4-car garage!!! Much more!!! Location: Westside Pleasanton Ridge! Features: Granite, Hardwood, 4 bedrooms, bonus rm, offi ce, 3.5 bathrooms, a powder room, 3,886 interior sq. ft. and 20,033 sq. ft. lot. Offered at $1,450,000 Traveling Notary services available. Call for pricing. Cindy Gee Realtor, Notary 925.963.1984 California Realty [email protected] Prudential California Realty / Pleasanton Hopyard
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PLEASANTON – This absolutely stunning Laguna Oaks DUBLIN – Beautiful views from this spacious 4 bed plus OAKDALE – Wow! This is an amazing Short Sale FREMONT – Fantastic home in Charter Square with one of home offers: stainless built in frig., GRANITE, hardwood, large bonus room home. Gleaming hardwood fl oors, gourmet Opportunity. Plenty of upgrades in this model-like home! the largest lots. Storybook elegant yard with custom patio / maple cab. tile entry, wet bar, four bed,bonus,offi ce, 4 CAR kitchen with center island and breakfast nook. One bed and Designer paint, granite, stainless, stylish lighting fi xtures, deck and lawn. The inside is open and spacious with updating GARAGE, 1st fl oor Master suite w/ fi replace and gorgeous bath on main level. Enjoy 180 degree views of the ridge built-in entertainment center...and MUCH MORE! Relax throughout with granite, slate, travertine, canned lighting, wet view of private backyard. Sparkling Pool. Much more!! from rear deck or spa. and entertain in the backyard near the outdoor fi replace! bar and MORE! MUST SEE! Tennis, parks, com pool, commute! You must see this home! 8286 REGENCY DR $1,450,000 7688 TOPAZ CIR $739,000 541 TRIPLE CROWN $359,000 34272 GADWALL CMN $499,900
PLEASANTON – Fabulous court location! Great views SAN RAMON – WOW!! This short sale home is spec- PLEASANTON – Charming newer home in great loc. SAN RAMON – Gorgeous home with 2 master suite set out front of Hansen Park. Updated baths, kitchen, beautiful tacular! Approx $140k in upgrades. Amazing end unit w/ across fr park & within walking dist. of downtown! Curb up - full master suite up and down plus two other large bed- mahogany wood fl oors and newer a/c. 4 bedroom set up with incredible panoramic views! Faces Watermill Dr with views appeal galore! Vaulted ceilings w/ arch. interest, hardwood rooms. Granite kitchen, hardwood fl oors, soaring ceilings, Master on ground fl oor. Rear yard with pool, fruit trees, patio from almost all windows! Cherry Hdwd, berber, murphy bed, fl oors, custom paint, downstairs offi ce. Adorable bkyd w/ private yard with no rear neighbors, remodeled baths, dual and lawn. Spacious side yard with raised garden beds. Great gourmet kitch. Closet organizers in every bedroom closet. built-in BBQs,brick planter,lrg grass sideyd,extra storage. panes, loaded with upgrades. opportunity! Done to the nines! Normal sale! 2109 CORTE RICARDO $759,000 2396 MILLSTREAM LN $538,888 4031 VINEYARD AVE $695,900 3350 ESTERO DR $719,500
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902 SUMMIT CREEK COURT, PLEASANTON 2505 ARLOTTA PLACE, PLEASANTON 5464 BLACK AVENUE, PLEASANTON Wow! Highly upgraded Premier Model on premium elevated .34 acre lot. Expansive Best location in Laguna Oaks! Desirable Newport model on premium .40 acre lot. Custom builder meets Casa de Caiafia!!! Three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms. views of Pleasanton Ridge. Over $400K in front and rear yard landscaping! Built by Quiet court location. Four bedrooms, bonus room, plus formal office. Private guest/ Remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Ap- Greenbriar Homes. Beautifully landscaped private rear yard with built-in pool, separate in law quarters (4th). Three and a half bathrooms. Approximately 3,830 square proximately 1,330 square feet. Upgraded bathrooms. Custom tile flooring, crown built-in spa, travertine/Napa Stone patios and outdoor kitchen. Four bedrooms + bonus feet. Beautifully landscaped private rear yard. Expansive lawn area (pool site). Large molding, upgraded baseboards. Large master with walk-in closet and balcony. Two room and formal office, three bathrooms. Approx. 3,445 sq. ft. Gourmet kitchen with gourmet kitchen, tile flooring and large eating area. Spacious master suite with views car garage. Great location! Walk to Downtown! granite countertops. Custom limestone flooring, crown moulding, plantation shutters, of Pleasanton Ridge, and large walk in closet. A short walk to the community pool, OFFERED AT $429,500 and custom built-ins. Close to downtown, Castlewood Country Club, Oak Hills park, and tennis courts. OFFERED AT $1,399,000 Shopping Center, and Mission Hills Park. OFFERED AT $1,495,000 SAN LEANDRO MISSION HILLS GREY EAGLE ESTATES OPEN SUN 1-4 SALE PENDING! SALE PENDING!
1307 WAYNE AVENUE, SAN LEANDRO 451 JUNIPERO STREET, PLEASANTON 4 EAGLET COURT, PLEASANTON Five bedroom, three bath home. Approximately 1,795 square feet. Great for larger Highly upgraded Mission Hills home with views of Pleasanton Ridge. Private Yard Experience breathtaking panoramic views from this secluded hilltop home, located family! Separate living and family rooms. Central heat. New carpet. Newer dual pane with in-ground pool. Large, open upgraded kitchen with granite countertops and in the gated community of Grey Eagle Estates. This beautiful private estate (1.36 windows. Private rear yard with fruit trees, newer perimeter fencing and new rear stainless steel appliances. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms. Approximately 1,919 acre lot), features 5,460 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, AuPair/ deck. Two car garage. square feet. Remodeled bathrooms. Formal living and dining rooms. Laminate Guest Room (4th) and four and a half baths. Large downstairs bonus room and OFFERED AT $449,000 flooring, crown molding. Newer dual pane windows. Close to Mission Hills Park, private office (5th). The remodeled gourmet kitchen and master bath. Extensive basement storage area and separate wine cellar. Marble and hardwood flooring. schools, shopping & Downtown! Separate pool house with pool/spa/waterfall/kitchen/bathroom. Tile roof. Four car OFFERED AT $739,500 garage. Don't miss this one! OFFERED AT $1,995,000
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PLEASANTON $1,704,999 PLEASANTON $1,688,888 PLEASANTON $1,469,000 PLEASANTON $1,459,000 5bd/4.5ba beautiful custom home in Beautiful recently remodeled 5+bd/ 4+ba 5BD + Office, 5.5 ba, gourmet kitchen THIS IS IT! Rarely available luxury single desirable Kottinger Ranch. Panaromic home on 1+/- acre. Secluded by hills, with granite counters, cherry cabinets. story, .32+/-acre lot, 5bd/4ba, granite/ views,large backyard, pool,and more. A 4400+/-sf of living space. 4 car garage. Luxurious master suite situate on .47+/- cherry/stainless kitchen w/island, design- must see. Contemporary home. Close to every- acre lot, too much to list! er carpeting. 1075 Shadow Hills Court thing.
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PLEASANTON $1,359,000 PLEASANTON $1,089,000 PLEASANTON $990,000 LIVERMORE $859,000 Absolutley Charming in Castlewood! 2006 Remodeled with granite kitchen 2 Master Br on Main Floor! Custom Just Listed in one of South Livermore’s Completely Rebuilt from Floor to Ceiling built-in stainless steel appliances,Maple Home; Court location w/open country most desired neighborhoods- Prima! , this 1 story 4bd. Plus Office on a 1/2 floors,new carpet/paint new granite baths views.Gourmet Kitchen, coffered ceiling, Absolutley a Charmer, extremely upgrad- Acre is a dream come true! new furnace /AC Sparkling pool crown molding, hardwood floors ADA ed and well priced! Don’t miss this fan- Compliant (American Disability). tastic opportunity.
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ALAMEDA $739,900 PLEASANTON $649,995 SAN RAMON $639,900 LIVERMORE $549,000 Fantastic 4bd/3ba corner lot home. Excellent location for this 4 bedroom Room to grow in this charming 4 BR Large addition with tons of extra living 2805+/-sf, SS built-ins, formal LR&DR, Country model in Pleasanton Valley. Walk home. Hardwood floors, sunny upgraded space. 4bd/2ba, plus den. Sparkling pool. attached garage. Must See! Too much to schools, parks, & shopping. Home kitchen, large master suite with upgraded 141 Cameo Drive to list. upgrades; kitchen, bathrooms, pool. bath. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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PLEASANTON $525,000 LIVERMORE $499,900 LIVERMORE $365,000 CASTRO VALLEY $300,000 Rare chance to build dream home in Mostly original,hardwood floors, 2003+/- Great South Livermore location, close 2bd/1ba, Great starter home with large majestic Pleasanton setting. Sweeping sf, large corner lot, two fireplaces, cur- to everything. 4bdr/2bath, large kitchen. backyard. Close to shopping, BART, easy views of Pleasanton Ridge. 16,000 +/- rently 4 bd/2.5 ba easily converted back Central A/C and side yard access freeway access. sf lot on private lane ready to build a to 5 bd. 4007+/-sf single story dream home!
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