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Page 2 • September 8, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly AROUND PLEASANTON Today’s news, BY JEB BING sports State housing push & hot picks revives need for East Fresh news Side planning delivered wo years ago, the City Council Senate Bill 35, introduced by daily halted the planning of devel- Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Fran- opment on Pleasanton’s large- cisco), would require cities to pro- Sign up today at T PleasantonWeekly.com ly empty 400-acre East Side. Given vide their fair share of housing. It the state’s current determination to would also require, among other Expires 9-22-17 force more housing on cities, it might provisions, that developers and any be time to restart that effort so that subcontractors they use to pay pre- Pleasanton is ahead of the pack be- vailing (union) wages. fore state mandates hit us again. “Streamlining the housing develop- The recent legislative session ment process is an important part of saw more than 130 housing-related addressing our housing needs,” said bills introduced. A $3 billion af- Assemblywoman Catharine Baker (R- fordable housing bond is headed San Ramon). “But SB 35 shuts down for the November ballot next year. critical local input on housing and its “In 2018, we’re going to see con- effects on local communities, and un- tinued pressure from the state for necessarily adds to the cost of hous- local municipalities to meet housing with rigid state mandates.” FLOORCOVERINGS ing objectives that are statewide,” “Under this bill, even cities in said Scott Raty, president of the our area like Dublin, which have Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. built considerable housing options, “With the state’s continued empha- could end up having zero say on sis on housing, we need to return to a whether they must build more Free discussion about the East Side before housing,” she added. “That would Bissell Commercial Vacuum Gov. (Jerry) Brown decides what’s the mean zero say in how the city must best use of that acreage,” Raty said. adjust a project to the needs of local with Sonic Cleaning Technology– Pleasanton offers a good example of schools and traffic and services. what state mandates mean for a city. That is not the solution to housing a $349 value* Over the last two years, high- bureaucracy and shortages.” density apartment complexes have Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne been built on some of the 70 acres agreed. Get this lightweightl commercial vacuum the council rezoned to meet numbers “The mayors in the 11 largest cities imposed by the state’s Regional Hous- in the state have come out in support ffreeree with the purchase and installation of 500 ing Needs Assessment (RHNA) and of the legislative package,” Thorne ææÖúFá{{{ð¸bFáÉ{ð¸á¸¸á³Ï'¸āðá¸úÖúFá{{ requirements by a Superior Court noted. “Their instinct isn’t wrong, judge and state housing authorities. but I want to ensure that we maintain 55{Éð{W{áòĉFð ¸³¦§³ á¸æ³úW§³Ï{Éð{W That followed a lawsuit the city individual control at the local level, lost to an Oakland-based afford- while we also work collectively to able housing coalition over a 1996 solve our housing challenge.” voter-approved 29,000 housing cap Thorne wrote a letter of opposi- which, the court ruled, discriminated tion on SB 35, saying though it is against those who want to live here intended to streamline the housing but can’t find affordable housing. approval process, it would have the At the same time, the council net effect of “circumventing our created the East Pleasanton Specific current planning process.” Plan Task Force to put together a “We have been advocating for Choose from our extensive plan for the 400 undeveloped acres local control over local land use is- selection of carpet, hardwood, that would lock in that property sues for many years,” Thorne said. laminate, luxury vinyl, tile, before 2023, when RHNA will issue “That is essential for local commu- stone and exotics. new housing numbers. An East Side nities. But having that autonomy master plan would take the site off doesn’t give us permission to put RHNA’s list of potential sites. our heads in the sand and pretend However, pending bills now we don’t have a housing problem.” CoConkliin BrB osos 680 being considered in the legislature “We have all heard time and again SieSierrarra LnL Dublin Blvd could allow the state and developers how so many of our own children SSieerrrara Ct Blvd Dublin to move more aggressively to meet can’t afford to live here,” he added. “Ir- DougheDo California’s housing shortages well respective of what the governor wants Dubublinin Sports Grroundndss heh e before RHNA issues new numbers. and will likely get, affordable housing rty Hurry in. Offer ends 580 With the state under increasing is in short supply here in Pleasanton September 30! pressure to streamline the approval and throughout California.” Q process for new construction, some Editor’s note: Jeb Bing is editor emeritus of the legislature’s new bills “en- for the Pleasanton Weekly. His “Around courage” more housing with or Pleasanton” columns run on the second without city approvals. and fourth Fridays of every month. 6693 Sierra Lane off Dougherty About the Cover Just a block from the Dublin Sports Grounds Shadab Ilkal and her daughter Zoya after a morning prayer session at the (925) 829-4934 | www.conklinbros.com Muslim Community Center of the East Bay in Pleasanton last week. Photo by Erika Alvero. Cover design by Kristin Brown. *Free vacuum cleaner with purchase of 500 square feet or more of material with installation by Conklin Bros. One vacuum cleaner per order/customer. Not valid for previous sales. Vacuum cleaner delivered upon installation/payment in full. Vol. XVIII, Number 33 Pleasanton Weekly • September 8, 2017 • Page 3 WE NEED YOUR HELP SAVING DOGS’S AANDN CATS’ LIVES Streetwise IINN THETHE TRI-VALLEYTRI- ASKED AT OAK HILLS SHOPPING CENTER If you had the chance to turn 21 again, how would you want to celebrate your birthday? Michael Igno Retired firefighter I would wish for an early-evening beach Tri-ValleyTri-Valley AAnimalnimal RRescueescue (TVAR)(TVAR) isis a llocallyoca based luau party in my hometown of Honolulu, andand fundedfunded animalanimal rrescueescue organizationorganization 501(c)3.50 We Hawaii — with all my family and close friends dancing, feasting on awesome helphelp savesave overover 1,0001,000 animalsanimal yearly in the Tri-Valley food and toasting to all of our good andand surroundingsurrounding area. This year we are celebrating blessings all night long. Oh, and my date 25 yeyears of saving lives with over 250 local volunteers for this festive occasion would be Cindy Crawford. On October 7th, we will be holding ourur AAnnualnnual Fundraising dinner, live/silent auctions Terri Smith and, because it is October, beer October 7, 2017 @ 6:30pm Substitute teacher tasting! We would love to have you Mercedes-Benz Pleasanton I would find a beach house to rent near Tickets available online at: the ocean and would head out there attend and support our cause. with friends to celebrate. And I would www.tvar.org make arrangements so that absolutely no one would have to drive anywhere at all, all weekend.

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Claudia Imatt Personal chef Sunrise off Danville What I would really love to do is to rec- You’re invited to our Fall lecture series on topics related to senior care. Reap the beneﬁts reate my actual 21st birthday. I spent of an expert’s perspective and receive the support of others whose families are experiencing it driving across the country with my similar life circumstances. mom. We talked, we laughed, we sang, Moving: Starting the Conversation we cried (just a little) and we stopped in September 14, 2017 | 6:00-7:30pm Vegas, where we had a blast. We came Change is hard for most people, especially seniors. Marilyn Jankowski, home to a bunch of dead houseplants, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, discusses how to begin the conversation but we so didn’t care. with other family members or with the senior him/herself. How to Downsize/Selling the Family Home October 12, 2017 | 6:00-7:30pm Brett O’Sullivan Manager Our expert shares three important steps to simplify the downsizing process & how to transition into senior living. Christina Rice, MBA & Seniors Real Es- I’d round up a couple of my best WDWH6SHFLDOLVWVKDUHVKRZWRPD[LPL]HWKHSURƓWZKLOHPLQLPL]LQJWKHVWUHVV buddies and go on a road trip to Disneyland. We’d drive down the coast, Long Term Care/Reverse Mortgages rather than down I-5 in the Central November 9, 2017 | 6:00pm-7:30pm Valley, and stop at a few beaches along &KULV'ō2UD]LRƓQDQFLDOSURIHVVLRQDOGLVFXVVHVWKHZKDWZKHQKRZDQG the way in order to stretch our legs and ZK\RIORQJWHUPFDUH'DU\O7KRPDV6HQLRU/RDQ2IƓFHUVKDUHVWKHWUXWK toss a football around. DQGEHQHƓWVRIDUHYHUVHPRUWJDJHWRƓQDQFHVHQLRUOLYLQJ A question and answer session will follow each presentation and a light supper will be served. Please RSVP. —Compiled by Nancy Lewis and Jenny Lyness With Christina Rice, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, MBA, Graduate, Realtors Institute (GRI), BRE 01934850 Have a Streetwise question? Email [email protected] Sunrise of Danville The Pleasanton Weekly is published every Friday by Embarcadero Media, 5506 Sunol Blvd., 1027 Diablo Rd, Danville, CA 94526 | 925-831-1740 Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566; (925) 600-0840. Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, [email protected] | SunriseDanville.com USPS 020407. The Weekly is mailed upon request to homes and apartments in Pleasanton. RCFE# 079200294 Print subscriptions for businesses or residents of other communities are $60 per year or $100 for two years. Go toPleasantonWeekly.com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566. ©2017 by Embarcadero Media. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.

Page 4 • September 8, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Council approves Junipero-Independence Remembering 9/11 Monday will mark the 16th traffic calming strategies anniversary of the Sept. 11 ter- rorist attacks. A key Tri-Valley Also: Small cell wireless systems in Hacienda, new smoking restrictions, police union talks ceremony to honor the first responders and victims of those BY JEREMY WALSH attacks is set to take place at Boulevard turns into First Street. surveyed, we talked to people, The intersection work is longer- 5:30 p.m. in Danville. The Pleasanton City Council The proposal received strong and we’ve come up with a good term, with designs to be com- The ceremony will feature on Tuesday approved a proposal support from residents in the plan,” she added. “We’ve got to do pleted by next spring and con- guest speakers, police and fire backed by city staff and neighbor- neighborhood concerned about something to cut down the speeds struction expected to start in the department honor guards, hun- hood residents to help alleviate speeding drivers, street-crossing on those streets.” 2018-19 fiscal year, Tassano said. dreds of young Scouts and the traffic safety concerns along Ju- conditions and cut-through traffic The most significant compo- Final design plans and construc- Monte Vista High School choir nipero Street and Independence for commuters and parents drop- nent — also on the council’s city- tion cost estimates would return — at the All Wars Memorial at Drive. ping kids off at school. wide priority list — is the inter- to the council for consideration at Oak Hill Park, 3005 Stone Val- The traffic calming plan calls “I can’t tell you how hard it section of Bernal at First/Sunol. a later date. ley Road in Danville. Las Positas College com- for installing new speed lumps, is to get that many neighbors to It would involve adding a sec- The other traffic-calming com- memorated 9/11 two days ago crosswalk improvements and a agree on a traffic calming pro- ond left-turn lane on westbound ponents, estimated at $25,000, by hosting a keynote address radar speed display sign in the gram,” Junipero Street resident Bernal Avenue, creating bicycle will be implemented starting next by Joe Torrillo, a New York residential area about a mile south Vicki LaBarge told the council lanes, improving sidewalks, align- month, Tassano said. Fire Department lieutenant and of downtown, as well as improv- Tuesday night at the Pleasanton ing the intersection and improv- Crews will install four speed 9/11 survivor. ing the signalized intersection Civic Center. ing First Street, according to city at Bernal Avenue where Sunol “We walked the streets, we traffic engineer Mike Tassano. See JUNIPERO on Page 9 Urban Shield Urban Shield, a first respond- er training and vendor expo, is set to return to the fairgrounds Fall horse from today through Monday. The Pleasanton fairgrounds Celebrating 30 years will house the vendor booths racing and serve as a team check-in Valley Humane works to improve lives of animals, people site, according to Sgt. Ray Kelly with the Alameda County Sher- BY ERIKA ALVERO back at iff’s Office, which is hosting the Pleasanton’s Valley Humane So- event. Live training exercises ciety is marking its 30th anniversa- fairgrounds are not expected to take place ry with a birthday bash for humans here, as they had the past two and animals alike later this month. Special events added years. Valley Humane is a nonprofit Aimed at helping law enforce- to seven-day meet ment and emergency personnel that works to rescue and adopt prepare for serious situations, out Tri-Valley cats and dogs, espe- starting Sept. 21 Urban Shield has also drawn its cially by alleviating overcrowded share of criticism, with oppo- public animal shelters. Over the BY JEREMY WALSH nents characterizing the event past three decades, the organiza- Live horse racing is coming as war games or militarized tion has also expanded to include back to the Alameda County Fair- police trainings to expand the a variety of programs that im- grounds for the second fall in a power of law enforcement. prove the lives of people as well. row, with Oak Tree at Pleasanton “Thirty years as a nonprofit is a hosting seven days of racing with Young leaders pretty big milestone, considering $850,000 in prize money, includ- Alameda County is accept- that our nonprofit relies 100% on ing a $75,000 stakes race. ing applications for 2017 Youth community support,” said Mela- Alcohol tasting showcases, a Leadership Academy, a free nie Sadek, executive director of Poker Run for motorcyclists and educational program for local 11th- and 12th-grade students the organization. the Derby Dog Dash are among interested in learning about “And so the fact that the com- the other special events also on tap local government, developing munity believes in us and supports for the Live Fall Horse Racing & leadership skills and network- us to the point where we’ve been Festival, set to start Sept. 21 at the ing with peers from throughout able to really make life-changing fairgrounds on Pleasanton Avenue. the county. differences in the lives of animals Horse racing is scheduled for Juniors and seniors from high and people for the last 30 years is Sept. 21-24 and Sept. 29 to Oct. schools across Alameda County pretty significant,” she added. 1 at the fairgrounds on America’s will participate in five Saturday ERIKA ALVERO morning sessions this fall from The birthday bash will be held Volunteer Beth Griston plays with a 2-month-old chihuahua named Mimi oldest one-mile racetrack. Post September to December 2017. on Sept. 21. at Valley Humane Society in Pleasanton on Wednesday morning. The times are 2:15 p.m. each day, The deadline to apply is Sept. Valley Humane was initially nonprofit is set for its 30th birthday bash Sept. 21. except for the opening day when 15. Visit www.acgov.org/youth- founded as a “private surrender The organization serves the promotes literacy at local libraries post time will be 1:45 p.m. A free leadership. Q resource” for pet owners who Tri-Valley, though they sometimes for Paws to Read. racing seminar will occur each day. had to give up their animals but extend down to Sunol and out to Valley Humane also partners Admission into the fairgrounds didn’t want them to go to an other parts of the East Bay. with nonprofit Hope Hospice to for the racing is free, but attend- For the record overflowing public shelter. Aside from the standard ani- provide in-home pet care for pa- ees can pay to upgrade their seat Last Friday’s cover story, “Fruits of “When Valley Humane got start- mal surrender and intake, a key tients in hospice care. If a patient positioning, including box seats their labor,” was sent to press the ed 30 years ago, it was founded component of Valley Humane’s dies, Valley Humane will then or premium seating and buffet day before organizers announced because a group of volunteers work centers on projects that bring their pet into its adoption dining in the Trackside Terrace. they would be canceling the wanted a safe place for people benefit humans as well as ani- system to help place the animal. New this fall, organizers have annual Harvest Wine Celebration to be able to surrender their animals. The Canine Comfort Pet Through their Animeals pro- put together a Poker Run to the due to high heat forecast for mals,” Sadek said. “At the time, the Therapy team brings animals to gram, Valley Humane has a pet Races for motorcycle enthusiasts the Livermore Valley during public shelters didn’t have a lot of hospitals, rehabilitation units, se- food pantry that annually pro- Sept. 24, featuring a 120-mile, the weekend. The online story was immediately updated with rescue relationships. So if you had nior housing, long-term care fa- vides over 120,000 free meals for five-stop ride with food, live cancellation and ticket-refunding to surrender your animal to a pub- cilities and children’s cancer units the dogs and cats of seniors and music, poker games and prizes. information. The Pleasanton lic shelter, it was kind of unknown to offer puppy love in its Paws to There will also be a first-time Weekly regrets any confusion. what was really going to happen.” Heal program, and the same team See VALLEY HUMANE on Page 10 See FALL HORSES on Page 8 Pleasanton Weekly • September 8, 2017 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT Niles Canyon Stroll and Roll Cyclists, pedestrians given sole access to road Sept. 30 BY JEREMY WALSH awareness about a proposal to build Alameda County and regional a new recreational trail through the agency officials are working togeth- canyon. er later this month to once again Public parking will be available open a portion of Niles Canyon at 11600 Pleasanton-Sunol Road Road to full access by hikers, run- in Sunol and at the Quarry Lakes ners and bicyclists only. Regional Recreation Area at 2100 The Niles Canyon Stroll and Roll Isherwood Way in Fremont. Offi- event will see a 6.4-mile stretch cials urge participants to use public between Old Canyon Road in Fre- transportation, and free shuttle ser- mont and Main Street in Sunol vice will be offered to and from the COURTESY OF PUSD closed to all automobile traffic Fremont BART station. Students, educators, city and school district leaders and community members celebrated the new turf field at Amador Sept. 30 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosts for the event include Al- Valley High School with a ribbon cutting last Friday night. It’s the second time in three years ameda County Supervisors Scott agencies have partnered for such an Haggerty and Richard Valle, East event on Niles Canyon. 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Page 6 • September 8, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Nomad ‘Mule’ released from jail after no charges filed 69-year-old traveler was arrested last week in Castro Valley

BY ERIKA ALVERO the case, she said. according to CHP officials. When The California nomad known as “On Friday morning, while wait- Mule refused, the officer contacted “Mule” was released from the Santa ing for the arraignment calendar to his supervisor and other officers, Rita Jail last Friday, with no charges be heard, the prosecutor contact- and at 6:50 p.m. they placed Mule filed before his arraignment was ed me to inform me that charges under arrest. scheduled to take place. would not be filed,” Fields said. The allegations against Mule Mule — whose given name is According to Mule’s Facebook were trespassing and obstructing a John Sears — has been traveling page, he was released from Santa peace officer, and shortly thereafter on foot throughout the West for Rita at 9:15 p.m. Friday and re- he was taken to Santa Rita Jail in decades now, passing through the united with Little Girl, who had Dublin, according to the CHP. Tri-Valley last week on his winter been cared for by the organization Mule, who is originally from migration down to San Diego. He Horses Healing Hearts, Inc. while around Los Altos, spent 30 years roams with animal mules alongside he was in jail. working as a tree-cutter in his CONTRIBUTED PHOTO him to help carry his supplies; cur- The reason Mule was arrested younger days. For a while, he While human ‘Mule’ was in jail at Santa Rita, the organization Horses Healing rently he’s with a dappled 27-year- was similar to that of past citations would work during the winters Hearts, Inc. took care of his animal mule, Little Girl — pictured here outside the old named Little Girl. he’s received. and roam during the summers, and jail with (from left) Melissa Austin, Laura Vaughn and Kelsey Aguirre. But on Aug. 30, the 69-year- According to California Highway when he reached his mid-50s, he old was arrested in Castro Valley Patrol officials, one of their officers decided to roam full-time. state capitol by which they pass. access and safety, and his belief that on suspicion of trespassing and was out on patrol around 6:30 p.m. “I belong to an ageless, old way Last week’s arrest was not his first being outside, in nature, improves obstructing law enforcement. He Aug. 30 when he saw Mule and of life, a nomadic way of life,” Mule run-in with the law — according our physical and mental well-be- was held at Santa Rita Jail in lieu Little Girl on the other side of a said. “We all used to live like this, to his website, Mule has received ing,” Fields said. “When I met the of posting his $10,000 bail, with chain-link fence near the intersec- with our animals, traveling. That’s at least eight citations and been Mules a few years ago, I hoped his arraignment scheduled for tion of Castro Valley Boulevard and very strong in me, so I gravitated to arrested at least one other time that if he ever needed my help that last Friday morning at the Dublin Center Street. not lose it.” since embarking on his nomadic he would reach out to me for as- courthouse. The fence divides the two roads He’s also made it his mission journeys. Attorneys will sometimes sistance. Since this is a man who Candice Fields, a criminal jus- from an embankment that leads to oppose urbanization and to offer to represent Mule pro bono in doesn’t need much, I was happy tice attorney in Sacramento, was directly to Interstate 580. Citing ask lawmakers for a country-wide court. to have the chance to support Mr. set to represent Mule during his safety concerns for the mule and interstate trail system, which he Fields had been following Mule’s Sears.” court appearance last week, but the fact they were on state-owned does by delivering a “Declaration journey for some time. Mule is now continuing on his the Alameda County District At- property, the officer asked Mule to of Emergency” to every city hall, “As an equestrian trail rider, trek to Southern California, deliv- torney’s Office declined to pursue come to the other side of the fence, congressional member office and I share his concerns about trail ering his declaration on his way. Q

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Alameda County sheriff’s deputies charged FALL HORSES Continued from Page 5

with inmate mistreatment Derby Dog Dash, which will give pint-sized pooches the chance to Four appear in court, defer entering pleas to allegations run short-distance races on the track for fun and prizes Sept. 23. Three current Alameda County counts of assault and one count criminal in nature and Sheriff Greg- professional standards.” Entry fee information is available sheriff’s deputies and one former dep- each of dissuading a witness and ory Ahern assigned the investigation O’Malley said the investiga- at www.derbydogdash.com. uty were arraigned Tuesday on charg- conspiracy. His bail also had been to detectives at the Eden Township tion in the case revealed that Mc- The racing festival will show- es including assault and conspiracy to $135,000 but Cuellar increased it Substation in San Leandro. Dermott choked an inmate into case three tasting events across obstruct justice for their roles in the to $320,000. Authorities said more than 40 unconsciousness. the adult beverage spectrum: Sip, alleged mistreatment of inmates at the Krause and Sarcos are each people were interviewed during Sheriff’s Detective Patrick Smyth Savor and Wager Wine Festival on Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. charged with single counts of assault the investigation, including sheriff’s wrote in a probable cause statement Sept. 23, the Craftoberfest Craft Sheriff’s investigators said the for a single incident in the fall of office employees, Alameda County that Linn and McDermott told in- Beer Festival on Sept. 30 and the four deputies allegedly facilitated 2016. Their bail remains at $35,000. inmates and inmates at various mates to spread the word that one of New Mixology Craft-Cocktail Fes- and allowed an inmate to throw The four deputies are scheduled state prisons. their fellow inmates was a “snitch.” tival on closing day Oct. 1. bodily fluids, including feces and to return to court on Sept. 11, In announcing the charges, Dis- Smyth said one inmate who co- Each tasting event will be held urine, onto other inmates housed in when they will ask that their bails trict Attorney Nancy O’Malley said, operated with investigators said he inside the grandstand from 2-5 a maximum-security unit of the jail. be decreased and may possibly “These four deputies directed, facili- didn’t go along with the request by p.m. Individual tickets cost $30 in The Alameda County District At- enter pleas. tated, enabled and committed sadis- Linn and McDermott that he label advance or $40 at the door, or an torney’s Office filed the charges Linn and McDermott have until tic and terrorizing acts against several the fellow inmate a snitch but “it all-access pass for admission to all against Sarah Krause, 26, Justin then to post their increased bail men whose protection fell directly was apparent to him that Linn and three alcohol tastings costs $60. Linn, 23, of Tracy, Erik McDermott, amounts. within the responsibility of their po- McDermott were hoping he would Daily specials include free park- 27, of Concord, and Stephen Sar- According to sheriff’s spokesman sitions as correctional officers. The do as they asked so that Victim 1 ing and $2 hot dogs on opening cos, 30, of Concord, on Friday. All Sgt. Ray Kelly, Krause, Linn and conduct of these four defendants (the inmate who was to be labeled day, plus $2 beers, food trucks and four are free on bail. McDermott have been placed on violates the law and there is no ratio- a snitch) would be dissuaded from free parking on both Fridays. Live Linn is charged with four counts administrative leave and Sarcos has nal explanation for their actions aside cooperating with law enforcement.” sports will also be shown in the of felony assault by a public officer, resigned. from abject cruelty and a disregard Smyth wrote that Sarcos and 95.7 The Game Fan Cave. one count of dissuading a witness Sheriff’s officials said staff at for the humanity of the inmates.” Krause admitted that in September Fall racing first returned to the by force a threat and one count of Santa Rita brought the allegations O’Malley said, “It is the mission 2016 they unlocked an inmate’s cell fairgrounds last year when the conspiracy to obstruct justice. His of misconduct to their attention of the sheriff’s office to protect door and a victim inmate’s cell door California Horse Racing Board bail had been $135,000, but at in January and they conducted an life and property while provid- so that the first inmate could assault voted to transfer San Joaquin the request of prosecutor Patrick investigation that focused on inci- ing humane treatment to those in the victim by throwing feces at him. County Fair’s annual Race Meet to Moriarty Alameda County Superior dents at the jail between the sum- its custody. Those entrusted with Smyth also said that one of the the Pleasanton track. Court Judge Armando Cuellar in- mer and fall of 2016. supervising and caring for indi- victims in the case suffers from For tickets, schedules and more creased it to $340,000 Tuesday. Sheriff’s officials said it was de- viduals while incarcerated must mental illness. Q information, visit racing.alamed- McDermott is charged with two termined that the allegations were be held to the highest ethical and —Jeff Shuttleworth, Bay City News acountyfair.com. Q

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JUNIPERO to $100 per month per pole. The restrictions will take effect If more poles are added after starting April 5, with city officials Continued from Page 5 the initial 100 or the lease fee is opting to give property managers lumps in total, two on Junipero increased, Hacienda will split that extra time to implement new proce- Centrally located in Pleasanton, our team of healthcare and two on Independence. New new revenue with the city, too. dures and update lease terms as well professionals are dedicated to putting you back in motion crosswalks will be put in near Philips will need to go through as allow residents to make housing and living pain free! Mission Hills Park and other areas design review process and obtain choices in light of the new rules. We offer the following services: in the neighborhood, and a radar encroachment permits for each • The council presented com- • Chiropractic • Physiotherapy speed display sign will be added smart pole. mendations to 13 Foothill High • Massage Therapy • Cold Laser Therapy on Junipero by the park to en- The ordinance is set to return School students who traveled with • Cryotherapy • Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) courage drivers to reduce exces- for a second reading and final their parents to Peru to volunteer • SpineForce • RockTape sive speeds. adoption later this month. with the organization MEDLIFE to The overall plan received full • The council gave final approval help those in need. support from the four voting to an ordinance establishing new The recognized students were council members, with Council- smoking restrictions for rental Jaxon Abercrombie, Sophie Capo- 4439 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 200, Pleasanton woman Kathy Narum acknowl- apartment complexes across the city. nigro, Zara Fatteh, Inayat Johal, 925.462.BACK | www.ChiroSportsUSA.com edging that the short-term work The ordinance includes ban- Daniel Kwon, Sara Ling, Ashley Most insurances accepted on Junipero and Independence in ning smoking inside individual Liu, Sophia Ondi, Julia Tolari, the coming weeks is only a small units, on balconies and patios, in Kimberly Wang, Saloni Wasnik, part of the solution. all indoor and outdoor common Jason Wong and Megan Yang. “I think this will be an improve- areas and within 25 feet of those • The council received another $ $ ment, but I in some ways view locations at apartment complexes update in closed session from city 50 29 this like putting lipstick on a pig,” under single ownership with two officials about their ongoing con- Chiropractic Exam Introductory Narum said. “(The intersection) is or more leased units. tract negotiations with the Pleas- & One Hour Massage Cryotherapy Session where the real relief to this neigh- It also limits medical marijuana anton Police Officers Association. ($300 Value) Valid for new patients ($60 Value) Valid for new patients borhood is going to come.” smoking at complexes only to des- No action was reported after the only. Appointments required and only. Appointments required and 24 hour cancellation policy applies. 24 hour cancellation policy applies. Vice Mayor Jerry Pentin did not ignated outdoor smoking areas. closed-door meeting. Q participate in the discussion, re- cusing himself for living too close to the area. In other business Adult Community Education Classes • Council members voted 5-0 to introduce a proposed ordinance to Evenings Fall 2017 amend the Pleasanton Municipal Code to allow for concealed small cell wireless systems in the Haci- Citizenship Fine Arts & Crafts enda Business Park. Assistance in completing the • Contra Dancing They also approved an amend- naturalization application • Crocheting ment to four maintenance agree- and interview • First Time Embroidery ments between the city and the • Knitting - Advanced Workshop Hacienda Business Park Owners Association to extend those agree- • Knitting - Beginning Workshop ments and to allow for revenue Computers / Technology sharing for the small cell systems • All About iCloud to be located in street lights in • All About Photos Orientation to Health Care Careers Hacienda. • Introduction to Google Docs A basic overview of human health, The association has signed an • Intermediate Google Docs the healthcare system, agreement with Philips Lighting • Introduction to Google Sheets and healthcare careers North America Corp. to allow the • Introduction to Google Slides corporation to replace up to 100 street light poles in Hacienda with • iOS Tips & Tricks iPad 101 new poles featuring LED lighting • Microsoft Excel and small cell wireless systems de- • Microsoft Word Parent / Guardian Education signed to supplement existing cell • Surﬁng with Safari • Loving Solutions coverage by filling gaps and add- • Typing / Keyboarding • Persuasive Push vs ing network capacity in the area. Shameless Shove Class The cell equipment will be fully • The Parent Project contained inside the light poles, Conversational Languages which like the existing poles will • Mandarin (Beginning) be owned by the association but • Spanish (Intermediate) located in city right-of-way. US History Philips, which will hold leasing • American Protest Literature from rights to the pole interiors, will Thomas Paine to Today lease the inside space to wireless • BFFs Hamilton and Jefferson: providers such as AT&T, Verizon Finance & Retirement Best Frenemies Forever? or Sprint. Philips will pay Haci- • First Freedoms enda $200 per month per pole, • Estate Planning 101 - Do I Need a Will? and the association will split the • Identity Theft & Credit Card Fraud revenue with the city, coming out • Retirement Planning Today Registration & Information: • Student Loans: What Are My Options? http://bit.ly/PACE-Classes • What’s My Number? • Improve Your Credit Score Most classes begin in September and space is limited! • Wills, Trusts and Inheritance for Internationals Check online for days, times, fees and descriptions or call our ofﬁce!

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and enjoy cake, ice cream and furry VALLEY HUMANE friends — there will even be a “puppy Helping Continued from Page 5 smash,” Sadek said, where puppies Houston low-income families. will “go to town” on a giant dog cake Mohr Elementary School The shelter hopes to expand made of carrots, peanut butter, apple- students spent a morning their footprint, Sadek said, and in- sauce and cream cheese frosting. last week packing 12,744 crease their building space so they The celebration event is open to meals to send to families in can take in more animals. the public, and a donation of $30 Texas affected by Hurricane The birthday bash will take place — $1 for each of Valley Humane’s Harvey. Through a partner- from 5-8 p.m. at the Valley Hu- years — is appreciated. ship with the nonprofit Kids mane Society, 3670 Nevada St. The For more information, check val- Against Hunger, second- community is invited to drop by leyhumane.org.Q through fifth-graders packed the meals into bags decorated by the kinder- gartners and first-graders. “It came down to the wire,” TURF Pleasanton Unified School District The effort was part of Kind- Continued from Page 6 ness Week at Mohr. spokesman Patrick Gannon said. as well as school physical educa- “It was very exciting to play the tion classes, Special Olympics and first home game of the season on school events, the Amador Sta- the new field.” dium field was in desperate need The ribbon-cutting ceremony PUSD of replacement, according to school Friday featured speakers includ- officials. The previous surface was ing Williams, Pleasanton Mayor showing signs of failure including Jerry Thorne, PUSD superinten- clogged drainage, wearing away of dent David Haglund, school board BART awarded $8.8M the surface fiber and deterioration president Joan Laursen and Ama- of the turf fill. dor Athletics Boosters president The Pleasanton school board in Steve Nimmo. for security projects May approved an $873,586 donation Also present at the event were Aiming to protect Transbay Tube, create Critical Asset Patrol Team for the turf field and track resurfacing Assemblywoman Catharine Baker; and awarded a contract to FieldTurf Morgan Ingram, an Amador alum BART officials will be getting Team that protects the Critical Asset spread among projects to protect USA for the work. The Walker Family and representative from Congress- nearly $9 million for two security Corridor, which is a passageway con- the tube while the eight-member Trust, the Athletic Boosters and Safe- man Eric Swalwell’s office; City projects meant to protect the system necting San Francisco and Oakland. patrol team will receive $1,298,769. way contributed the funds to cover Councilwoman Kathy Narum; against potential threats, according The corridor contains critical in- The money was awarded by the the cost of the project. PUSD trustees Valerie Arkin and to an announcement last week. frastructure as well as the passen- Federal Emergency Management The project started in July and Jamie Yee Hintzke; and Eleanor BART was awarded $8,798,769 gers traveling at predictable times Agency following a competitive se- was completed just in time for the Walker along with her daughter for projects to protect the Transbay in the Transbay Tube. lection process. Q first football game of the season Laurie Walker-Whiteland on be- Tube and for a Critical Asset Patrol A total of $7.5 million will be —Keith Burbank, Bay City News Aug. 25. half of the Walker Family Trust. Q

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Page 10 • September 8, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Reme FauVel Pick Community Pulse November 4, 1922 – August 11, 2017 Pleasanton, CA Reme FauVel Pick, the beautiful Pleasanton side on Sunday, police treated at a trauma center for in- ripe age of 94, passed into eternal POLICE BULLETIN said. juries that were serious but not According to police, a patron life-threatening after his car went life peacefully on Friday, August 11, Pleasanton PD reported their gray 2015 Toyota Si- off the road on Interstate 580 in 2017. At her bedside with her were enna was burglarized between 9:45 Livermore, overturned and started her family, friends and loved ones. investigating armed a.m. and 6 p.m. while it was parked a brush fire early last Friday morn- Born on November 4, 1922 to robbery attempt at the station, which is located at ing, according to the CHP. Phillip and Espinosa FauVel, she was 5801 Owens Drive in Pleasanton. Officers who responded to the A man tried to rob two female born in Manila, Philippines, the 5th The culprit smashed the left front single-car crash on eastbound residents at gunpoint in a local child of 7, and one of two girls. window and ransacked the interior. I-580 at North Flynn Road at about apartment complex during the hol- She loved gardening, cooking, The owner of the vehicle could not 1:25 a.m. Friday found a car about iday weekend, according to Pleas- playing mahjong, exercising and identify any lost items, police said. 200 feet down the hillside, CHP anton police. Another victim reported that Officer Derek Reed said. was a wonderful leader and teacher. The incident took place just be- their gray 2014 Ford Fiesta was The vehicle had overturned and She also loved to write. Her memoir “The Blue Yoke” will soon fore 11 p.m. Sunday at Pleasanton burglarized between 9:45 a.m. and started a brush fire along the hill- be published and available on Amazon.com. Place Apartment Homes on Mohr 5:35 p.m. while it was parked at side and multiple Dublin-area CHP Reme was a survivor of WWII and the invasion of the Avenue, near the intersection with the station. The culprit smashed units began responding, according Santa Rita Road, according to Sgt. Japanese in the Philippines. She was a woman of great substance the driver’s side window and stole to Reed. Steven Ayers. and great faith. two GPS units, police said. Two officers located the driver, Two female residents were walk- Wife of Milton Pick, she bore 3 beautiful children, Manuel, • A young woman who died in a who was unconscious and was ing in the complex that night when Richard and Stephanie. The family migrated to the United crash Monday night on Interstate trapped inside his vehicle with a man approached them from be- States after the war and they have lived in Northern CA all these 680 in unincorporated Alameda flames surrounding it, Reed said. hind, pointed a black gun at one of County has been identified by the After the officers cut the driver’s years. Reme has 6 beautiful grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jennifer, the ladies and demanded she give county coroner’s bureau as 19-year- seatbelt, they removed him from Candice, Brittany, Brian and Michelle and 4 beautiful great up her gold necklace, Ayers said. old Isabelle Munoz of Manteca. the vehicle and began providing grandchildren, Nora, Justina, Espe and Ella May. Committed When she hesitated to comply, the Shortly before 9:30 p.m., Califor- medical aid, according to Reed. to work, she worked as an insurance adjuster at Continental and man swiped at her neck attempting nia Highway Patrol officers respond- The additional CHP units that USF&G for a total of 35 years. to take the necklace by force, Ayers ed to a crash on northbound I-680 responded to the crash began fight- said. Once the grab attempt failed, Great mother, wife, friend, grandmother, and great south of Andrade Road near Sunol. ing the fire with their fire extin- the man ran from the area eastbound grandmother, she will be deeply missed. Her departure leaves Munoz was driving a 2000 BMW guishers, Reed said. Firefighters on Mohr Avenue. Neither victim was a big space in the hearts of loved ones, but her memory will when, for a reason yet to be deter- from the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire injured during the incident. forever carry on. mined, she suddenly turned right Department arrived a short time Police officers arrived at the and struck the uphill dirt embank- later and extinguished the remain- Reme’s funeral service will be held Saturday, September apartment complex in less than ment. The vehicle overturned mul- ing brush fire. 16, 2017 at 11:00a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in two minutes and scoured the area, tiple times and came back to rest on Once the driver gained con- Pleasanton, CA. The family will receive friends after the service but they were unable to find the the highway, where a 2006 Dodge sciousness, he told officers that in the front of the church would-be robber, the sergeant said. struck it, according to the CHP. there weren’t any other occupants Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Society The culprit was described as a Munoz was pronounced dead in the vehicle prior to the crash, at stjude.org or call (800) 805-5856. clean-shaven black man in his late PAID OBITUARY to the scene. There were three according to Reed. The driver was 20s or early 30s, standing about people from Dublin in the Dodge, transported to a hospital to be 6-foot-3 tall and weighing about 200 a 66-year-old man driving it, a treated his injuries, Reed said. pounds with short black hair, Ayers 65-year-old female passenger and Investigators believe that alcohol said. The man remained at large as of a 32-year-old male passenger. The was a factor in the crash and the press time Wednesday afternoon. 65-year-old woman suffered minor driver has been arrested on suspi- In other news chest injuries while the other two cion of DUI (alcohol), according to people were uninjured, CHP of- Reed. Q • Two vehicles were burglarized ficials said. —Jeremy Walsh and while parked outside the Dublin- • An allegedly drunk driver was Bay City News Service Pleasanton BART station on the WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES

POLICE REPORT Planning Commission Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The Pleasanton Police Department made Drug violation the following information available. Sept. 1 Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue Trespass/prowling Q 10:08 p.m. on Rheem Drive at Stoneridge Drive • PUD-117, Jitender Makkar: Work session to review and receive com- Q 10:30 p.m. on the 11300 block of ments on an application for Planned Unit Development Rezoning and Sept. 3 Dublin Canyon Road Auto Theft Q 5:56 p.m. on the 5500 block of Sunol Development Plan to construct six single-family homes, a public trail, and Robbery Theft Blvd. related improvements on an approximately 12-acre site at 2188 Foothill Q 10:15 a.m., 5700 block of Owens Q 10:53 p.m. on the 4400 block of Graffiti Mohr Avenue Drive; theft from auto Road Q 9:38 a.m. on the 3200 block of Theft Q 11:30 a.m., 7900 block of Stonehurst Youth Commission Court; theft from auto Stoneridge Creek Way Q 1:35 p.m. on the 1400 block of Q 11:37 a.m. on the 5600 block of Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Stoneridge Mall Road Q 12:45 p.m., 1500 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; shoplifting Springhouse Drive Operations Services, 3333 Busch Road Q 3:54 p.m., 1400 block of Stoneridge Q 11:55 a.m. at Moller Ranch Drive and Mall Road; shoplifting Q 1:47 p.m. on the 1600 block of • Review Commission Meeting Schedule for School Year 2017/2018 Stoneridge Mall Road Foothill Road Q 7:14 p.m. on the 5700 block of Q 1:30 p.m. on the 3700 block of • Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair for School Year 2017/2018 Owens Drive Q 2:43 p.m. on the 4900 block of • Selection of Committee Assignments Owens Drive Hopyard Road Alcohol violation Assault/battery • Review Youth Commission Work Plan 2017/2018 Q 2:52 p.m., 5400 block of San Jose Q 3:41 p.m. at Fairgrounds Gate 4 Drive; theft from structure Q 2:06 p.m. on the 6000 block of Corte Library Commission Sept. 2 Burglary Montanas Burglary Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Shoplifting Q 2:33 p.m. on the 4800 block of Library Conference Room, 400 Old Bernal Avenue Willow Road Q 8:21 a.m. on the 2900 block of Q 5:14 p.m. on the 2300 block of Stoneridge Drive Stoneridge Mall Road Assault/battery • Consider moving Library Commission meetings to a new day of the month Q 5:22 p.m. on the 2000 block of Q 1:13 p.m. on 4500 block of Aug. 30 Parks and Recreation Commission Stoneridge Mall Road Rosewood Drive Theft from auto Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Fraud Domestic battery Q 7:49 a.m. on the 5000 block of Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue Q 12:38 p.m. on the 6700 block of Q 9:06 a.m. on Lexington Lane Rigatti Circle Santa Rita Road Aug. 31 Q 9:18 a.m. on the 5500 block of • Approve the Proposed Rules and Regulations for the Pleasanton Pioneer Theft Springhouse Drive Cemetery Theft Q 8:41 a.m. on the 7800 block of Q 10 a.m. on the 5200 block of • Parks Projects Quarterly Status Report for June – August 2017 Applewood Way Q 12:14 a.m. on the 5100 block of Genovesio Drive • Parks Maintenance Division Quarterly Status Report for June – August Hopyard Road Q 10:03 a.m. on the 7700 block of Q 5:43 p.m. on the 4500 block of 2017 Redbud Court Q 8:34 a.m., 3700 block of Kamp Drive; Rosewood Drive theft from auto Domestic battery Q 6:07 p.m. on the 5700 block of Q 3:05 p.m., 1600 block of Stoneridge Johnson Drive To explore more about Pleasanton, Q 12:40 a.m. on Olive Drive Mall Road; theft from structure visit us at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov Q 6:45 p.m. on West Neal Street

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POINT/COUNTERPOINT FUNDING JOHNSON DRIVE EDZ ROADWORK Pleasanton Weekly

Economic Development Zone: A modern business model PUBLISHER Gina Channell, Ext. 119 BY NELSON FIALHO As costs increase and our expecta- Put differently, the developer The inter-fund loan would charge Two divergent tions for services expand, our will- (Costco) will pay for their portion as a similar interest rate, but funds that EDITORIAL perspectives ingness to look at additional rev- well as advance that related to future had been previously set aside for Editor exist relative enues must keep pace. Everything development. The city, in turn, will other purposes, such as infrastruc- Jeremy Walsh, Ext. 118 to the Johnson has a price and no one wants to raise repay the developer’s advance from ture maintenance and pension ob- Tri Valley Life Editor Drive Economic taxes. So what alternatives exist? a portion of future sales tax revenues ligations for retirees, would be un- Dolores Fox Ciardelli Zone (EDZ) pro- The EDZ was proposed to incen- generated by the new store. available for their original purpose. Editor Emeritus posal: that it is tivize new businesses to locate in an At a meeting dedicated to EDZ A traditional bank loan would Jeb Bing a government underutilized area next to the I-680 financing options, city leaders re- eliminate any sales tax sharing Staff Reporters giveaway or that and I-580 interchange of commer- cently heard four options for EDZ- between Costco and the city but Erika Alvero, Ext. 111 it is a good, modern business model. cially zoned land, formerly home to related transportation improve- would cost approximately $3 mil- Julia Reis, Ext. 121 Is it a poster child for corpo- the Clorox Company. When Clorox ments, estimated to be roughly lion more in interest. To do nothing Contributors rate welfare or a project expanding outgrew the space, an opportunity $21.5 million: a sales tax sharing would mean the city would miss an our economic base with little risk was presented to the city. agreement; an inter-fund loan; a opportunity to grow revenues, rein- Tim Hunt, Cathy Jetter, Dennis to taxpayers? Sixty-three percent Cities have long used a variety traditional bank loan or bond issu- vigorate an underutilized area and Miller (sports), Mike Sedlak, of voters rejected last year’s ballot of tools to encourage economic de- ance; or nothing. improve transportation needs in one Jenny Lyness, Nancy Lewis measure that would have limited velopment, and the question never The first option involves an fell swoop. ART & PRODUCTION “big box” business in Pleasanton wavers: How to generate future advance by Costco to the city For more information, please visit Marketing and Creative Director and asked city leaders to finish the income without sacrificing today’s of $6,785,000, at 1.5% interest, the city’s website at cityofpleasan- Shannon Corey process. revenues? Just as Livermore suc- whereby the city captures 60% of tonca.gov/JDEDZ or come to the Design and Production Manager Why create an economic devel- cessfully demonstrated in building sales tax resulting from Costco and next council meeting on Sept. 18. Q Kristin Brown Editor’s note: Nelson Fialho has worked opment zone? Pleasanton is a full- needed traffic infrastructure to sup- retires the advance with the remain- Designers service city providing residents the port its retail outlets, Pleasanton is ing 40%. Advantages include no for the city of Pleasanton for 21 years, Linda Atilano, Rosanna Kuruppu, gamut of services — from police looking at future sales taxes gener- General Fund exposure, no out- including serving as city manager since Paul Llewellyn, Talia Nakhjiri, and fire to public works and parks ated from a new Costco store to standing obligation after 25 years or 2004, leading the city government and recreation programs — and help pay for EDZ transportation if the store closes, and no borrowing through times of economic prosperity as Doug Young most pull from the General Fund. improvements. from other city funds. well as the Great Recession. ADVERTISING Account Executive Karen Klein, Ext. 122 Is Costco worth $20 million of your money? Real Estate Sales Carol Cano, Ext. 226 BY MATT SULLIVAN Pleasanton. This public handout cov- held to this standard, you may be from other local businesses that are At its Aug. ers most of the $21.5 million needed asking why the city is being so gener- transferred to Costco. BUSINESS 29 meeting, the to construct the roadway and infra- ous to Costco? They have attempted But even using their inflated sales Administrative Associates Pleasanton City structure improvements to mitigate to make the case that this is a good projections the project won’t break Frances DeNisco, Ext. 124 Council gave the the impacts from Costco, two hotels long-term fiscal deal for the city and even for 22 years. Doesn’t seem Regina Nestor, Ext. 124 go-ahead to write and other retail uses in the Johnson therefore justifies the investment of like prudent investment of public Circulation Director a $20 million Drive Economic Development Zone. public money. However, their analy- money to me. Tatjana Pitts, Ext. 141 check to Costco While the city’s own policies man- sis is both misleading and flawed. This decision to squander our HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY as the price to date that development must pay its They have characterized the city money is one of dollars and cents, Phone: (925) 600-0840 build a store in own way and other developers are share of funding as limited to a $6.7 but it’s also one of values. As million “tax sharing agreement” a community, do we value safe Fax: (925) 600-9559 with Costco that will be paid back and uncongested streets, parks and Editorial email: 2017 [email protected] PLEASANTON over time. sports fields, cultural amenities, po- WEEKLY But the true cost to taxpayers is lice and fire services, and meeting [email protected] much more: $1.5 million more in the human needs of our residents Display Sales email: interest on the tax sharing “loan,” that our taxpayer dollars provide? [email protected] Thank You for Voting Us the inappropriate diversion of $10 In other words, public money for Classiﬁeds Sales email: “Best Barbershop” million in public money from a the common good. [email protected] Cosmo’s Barber Shop now has a second location. transportation fund intended for Or do we want a Costco so badly Circulation email: circulation@ other roadway projects, and an that we instead provide corporate Cosmo’s 2 Custom Barber & Beauty Shop is now open at PleasantonWeekly.com additional $1.5 million to acquire welfare to a company with annu- 2739 Hopyard Road in Pleasanton (formerly “Shear Cuts”) right-of-way that should be paid by al revenue of $120 billion whose in the Gene’s Fine Foods Shopping Center. We specialize the developer. business model is both destructive The Pleasanton Weekly is published in haircuts and styles for men, women and children. every Friday by Embarcadero Media, This results in almost $20 mil- to local economies and the envi- 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA GRAND OPENING SPECIALS lion in public money, $1.5 million ronment? In other words, public 94566; (925) 600-0840. from Costco, and zero from project money for private benefit. Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS $4 off $2 off $5 off developer Nearon. This total doesn’t Except for Karla Brown, the City 020407. include a regional transportation Council has ignored the shortcom- The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed upon request any men’s or children under 12 any color fee yet to be paid, construction cost ings of this deal and the objections to homes and apartments in Pleasanton. women’s haircut or senior citizen’s or perm overruns or additional right-of-way of many, and have already made Community support of the Pleasanton haircut that might be required. up their minds in favor of private Weekly is welcomed and encouraged through memberships at levels of $5, $8 or $10 per They are also assuming an unre- benefit for Costco and Nearon. It’s Men’s Haircuts ....$12 Beard Trim ...... $5 Women’s Haircuts .$14 & Up month through automatic credit card charges. Boy’s Under 12 ....$10 Flat Top ...... $14 Girls Under 12 ...... $12 & Up alistic 3% annual increase in sales a slam dunk! 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Page 12 • September 8, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Sports PLEASANTON Sponsoredpy by PREPS BY DENNIS MILLER 484-0789 vicsallstar.com Ballistic United hires events director ahead of new soccer season BUSC, Pleasanton RAGE ready for kick-off parade Saturday morning Continuing to balance the goal of developing high-level competitive soccer while also appealing to the recreational players, the Bal- listic United Soccer Club recently hired Tim Ryerson as its director of club events and partnerships. The news comes as the BUSC boys soccer league along with the girls’ Pleasanton RAGE program are set for their annual joint parade through downtown this Saturday morning to mark the beginning of the new youth soccer season.

With Ryerson now on board, the BUSC goal is to either increase or develop Tim Ryerson is the new director of club events and partnerships for BUSC. new or existing revenue streams and improve overall club profit- said. “I have worked for over 20 Crow, understanding the role of ability, according to BUSC officials. years in youth club soccer, serving BUSC in the Pleasanton community. In addition, the new director will in both the East (Region I) and West “I look forward to using my vast administratively and operationally (Region IV) as a volunteer, coach, experiences and education along work with club partners to enhance coaching director, consultant and with my work as a consultant to Party With the delivery of the overall member club administrator.” help celebrate the fact that BUSC is experience through field develop- Ryerson played for Fremont turning 50 in 2018,” Ryerson said. THE RICCARDIS ment initiatives and healthy living Youth Soccer Club before moving to “It is a huge accomplishment for September 9 at 8pm educational programs. Maryland. There he played for Oak- any nonprofit organization, busi- An Evening with “I am very excited to welcome land Hills High in Columbia, where ness or service to reach that golden YouTube Stars! Tim to the BUSC family,” club presi- the team won the state title. After anniversary milestone, and it just dent Sam Head said. high school, Ryerson played at the goes to show that BUSC has done “Engaging Tim will allow us to University of Maryland, Baltimore great things here in Pleasanton,” he build out cross-program activities where he captained the team to a added. “It is my goal to establish Civic Arts Stage Company and to go deeper with the existing 15-3-1 record in 1993. partnerships within the local com- Roald Dahl’s JAMES AND programs,” Head added. “We are Ryerson’s appointment is yet an- munity and region that see the value THE GIANT PEACH JR. working to keep costs in check other move in a positive direction in the BUSC membership and the and to continue to offer the highest of promoting the overall excellence BUSC vision, the mission and its September 15-September 24 quality programs, and Tim is key to of the club. Kevin Crow, the execu- core values.” Family theater helping us to realize this. Tim is also tive and technical director of BUSC Saturday’s parade performed by local youth! bringing some great ideas for cool as well as a former BUSC player, is new programs to benefit the well- excited too. BUSC and RAGE are set for the being of all the kids in the club.” “It is of the utmost importance 46th annual Pleasanton Youth Soc- Ryerson brings a wealth of play- to balance both the rec and com- cer Kick-off Parade this Saturday ing experience, as well as on the petitive programs in the club,” Crow morning downtown. HEART BY HEART business side of youth soccer. said. “Together, both make up BUSC Officials recommend teams ar- September 29 and 30 at 8pm “I am very excited for the op- and now having Tim join the club rive by 7 a.m. and line up by 7:15 Spin-off of the original band portunity of working with BUSC gives us a better chance to give each a.m. The parade is scheduled to HEART in the capacity of director of club side the importance they deserve.” start promptly at 7:30 a.m. at St. events and partnerships,” Ryerson Ryerson is on the same page with Mary and Main streets, with players and coaches traveling down Main, turning onto West Angela Street and then back up Peters Avenue to Country Music Legend the staging area. A longstanding tradition in LACY J. DALTON Pleasanton, the kick-off parade 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee typically draws thousands to October 8 at 2pm downtown to help the boys and girls usher in the start of their new soccer season. Club officials urge parents to allow enough time to drive, park and assemble by 7 TICKETS: a.m., and residents should prepare Phone: 925.931.4848 for heavy traffic in the area. Teams Box Office:4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton, CA cannot throw candy or distribute RAGE any other consumables during the Pleasanton youth soccer players, and their supporters, are set to fill downtown procession. Q FIREHOUSEARTS.ORG/EVENTSFIREHOUSEARTS ORG/EVENTS streets this Saturday morning for the annual season kick-off parade. Pleasanton Weekly • September 8, 2017 • Page 13 COVER STORY

Your Muslim Neighbor Pleasanton mosque reaches out to dispel misconceptions, engage community

BY ERIKA ALVERO

ERIKA ALVERO ack in December 2015, a rise, and that it would probably be to offer the American community. It Panelist Hina Khan-Mukhtar (left) and volunteer Humera Nawaz at a woman in Castro Valley wise if we could give a chance for all can be a source of peace and benefit recent Muslim Community Center prayer session. threw coffee at a group of of our neighbors to get to know their and comfort not just for those who BIslamic worshipers alongside Lake Muslim neighbors a bit better,” said practice it and believe in its tenets The panelists welcome these can be answered. “Muslims are in Chabot, after ranting at them and Dr. Asad Tarsin, an Islamic schol- but also for those who are lucky kinds of questions because it means this really unique scenario, where telling them that they were “de- ar, emergency physician and active enough to know Muslims person- the attendees are being honest. people really feel like they know us ceived by Satan.” member of the Muslim Community ally,” said Hina Khan-Mukhtar, a “I think there might be a fear better than we know ourselves,” he The incident was video-recorded Center (MCC) in Pleasanton. teacher and parenting columnist of being politically incorrect, of said. and made the rounds on social media. And thus, the “Your Muslim who also sits on the Your Muslim looking stupid, of not wanting The country’s landscape has It also made a group of Muslims Neighbor” panels were born. Neighbor panels. to offend people,” Khan-Mukhtar shifted, at least in terms of attitudes at the Pleasanton mosque realize The purpose of the panels, orga- Tarsin and Khan-Mukhtar are said. “So that might prevent people towards people of their faith, the they needed to do something — nizers say, is to debunk misconcep- joined on the panel by Sara Kim, from asking questions. But we try panelists agree. coming at a time of already tions about Islam and to allow near- a white Muslim convert who runs to make them feel comfortable, to They all have seen a change increased Islamophobic sen- by fellow residents to get to know a Lafayette ranch devoted to out- make it clear that there is no such in neighbors’ reactions to timent across the country, the local Muslim community. The door education; her husband Mike thing as a stupid question.” Muslims over the years, just a few weeks after the series started off as a single event a Kim, a Korean-American Muslim “And that we will not consider from less-frequent play date San Bernardino shooting month after the Lake Chabot coffee- convert who is a former Navy them racist,” added Humera Nawaz, invitations for their chil- when a husband and wife throwing incident, and then was officer and now the chief invest- an MCC volunteer at the panels. dren to outright hostility. who practiced Islam re-awakened a year later in the af- ment officer at a private real estate “At the last panel somebody said, Their children have faced killed 14 people and termath of the presidential election. development and investment firm; ‘I’m afraid that if I ask this question, bullying for their reli- injured 22 others. They’ve now held a total of seven and S. Mahdy Amine, a teacher and people will think I’m the racist in the gion, leading some of “We realized that panels, four of which were at the senior vice president of a cancer room.’ I assured them, you should the panelists to pull the xenophobia MCC in Pleasanton, located at diagnostic and research laboratory. ask them whatever you want, be- their children against Muslims 5724 West Las Positas Blvd., Suite The questions they receive at the cause I think that somebody else out of public was start- 300. The next panel is set to take panels run the gamut. might be thinking the same and not school. ing place at the MCC on Sept. 30. Some people ask about the Sunni speaking up. We’re in a very safe, to The panel discussion offers a and Shiite divide, while others ask open environment. That’s the reason chance for the community to get to about Sharia — Islamic law. Once, we’re here,” she said. know the MCC, and ask any ques- a man approached the podium and Many questions they receive tions they may have about bluntly stated that all he wanted are based on misperceptions, Islam — no matter what to know was where the panelists according to Tarsin, and the question is. stood on ISIS. require some unravel- “Islam has a lot “We were like, ‘we think ing before they they’re bad, we don’t like what they’re doing,’” recalled Khan- Mukhtar. The man said “Thanks” and walked out.

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All five panelists now run a no longer wants her to attend Clockwise from top left: Worshipers homeschooling cooperative in La- school events — he doesn’t want bow their heads during an Eid al- fayette that serves over 35 East Bay his classmates and teachers to Adha service at the MCC on Sept. 1. families, including their own. know his mother is Muslim. (Photo by Erika Alvero). During “Your Sienna Ranch is an outdoor edu- “I can’t hide my faith,” said Za- Muslim Neighbor” events, members cation institute for young people, rina, who asked that her last name of the MCC share a meal with local non-Muslims before the panels. adjacent to the panelists’ home- be withheld to protect her son’s Local leaders like Assemblywoman schooling cooperative in Lafayette privacy. “I walk into the classroom, Catharine Baker have made and run by panelist Sara Kim. people look at me, they have their appearances at the panels. (Photos Khan-Mukhtar recalled two years guards up, here’s someone differ- courtesy of MCC). ago that “Sienna Ranch got some ent. But at the same time, I’m a complaints from community mem- mom. And I have to watch out for my ministry should be to help Chris- bers, saying ‘I’m not going to bring my kids and be involved in what tians cross that line to embrace people my kids to this ranch if you guys they’re doing, participate.” who they’re afraid of.” are going to harbor terrorists there.’ The unfamiliarity factor is a Some local government officials Calling us the terrorists.” driving force of the “Your Muslim have also become involved with the Times have been difficult, but Neighbor” panels, Tarsin said. mosque, with local Assemblywom- there’s also been a huge outpouring “This not meeting and knowing an Catharine Baker (R-San Ramon) of support, the panelists said. After Muslims we saw as an important and Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne President Donald Trump’s inaugura- barrier to break,” he said. “A lot making appearances at the March tion in January, a neighbor dropped of people just didn’t know where 13 “Your Muslim Neighbor” panel. by the MCC with a plate of brown- to go, and they would show up to “We need to build mutual respect ies, saying that she didn’t know what these panels with this enthusiasm, and understanding, rather than con- else to do, recalled Khan-Mukhtar. like, ‘this is great, I would have tinuing to see a division, and we do Tough times also present an op- never thought of how to do this or that by getting to know one anoth- portunity for dialogue, to discuss meet with people or chat with them, er,” Baker said by email this week. questions and topics that may or come to a mosque.’ For many “I also wanted to show my own have been buried under the people this was the first time they respect and solidarity with constitu- surface previously. had been to a mosque. So it’s also ents I’m proud to represent.” One MCC board member, about providing that opportunity.” “I do believe that their decision a Pleasanton resident, told Tangential to the “Your Muslim to have these panels was a good the Weekly she decided Neighbor” panels, the MCC has held idea,” Thorne added. “I think they to start wearing a head various interfaith events and has es- eliminate a lot of the fears and sus- scarf about a year ago, tablished relationships with nearby picion that many may have about a move that brings her Christian and Jewish religious leaders. having Muslims as neighbors.” Neighbor” events will slowly affect of numbers. Each pride as a practic- Michael Minton is a Franciscan “The one thing that I heard from change, starting at a local level. person is a per- ing Muslim but brother who used to serve at the this panel that was different from “I’m okay with drops in the son worthy of also means her San Damiano retreat center in Dan- past interactions with the Muslim bucket,” Tarsin said. reaching.” Q teenage ville. Over the years, he’s brought community was a complete and “Personally I am. If one person over 300 Christians to mosques in strong renouncement of extremism son leaves having changed their the Tri-Valley. and extremist groups such as ISIS,” minds, for me that’s enough. We’ve “A couple years ago it became ap- the mayor said. “It actually remind- walked in here sometimes when parent to me that Muslims are one of ed me of the way most Christians it’s packed to the max and we’ve the peoples in our culture that feel about the KKK and its use of done panels where it’s sparse, people are extremely afraid religious symbols and ceremonies and there’s probably 40 of,” Minton said. “I real- and trying to establish themselves people or so. For me, ized that part of as a Christian organization.” it’s not a matter Widespread opinions and misconceptions won’t be eliminated overnight, but the panelists hope that the “Your Mus- lim

Pleasanton Weekly • September 8, 2017 • Page 15 What’s happening around the Valley in music, theater, Tri Valley Life art, movies and more HOOKEDHOOKED ONON BOOKS?BOOKS? Check out Friends of the Pleasanton Library semiannual sale

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Friends of the Library offers books for sale every day in its section of the library, as well as at its two big events each year.

BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI What can’t be sold or donated is recycled. are considered high value or unique on ooking for a novel “en français”? Sorting the books includes leafing Amazon, which earns another $1,000 L Don’t miss the Friends of the through them to check the condition — each month. Pleasanton Library book sale the and for anything left inside. All of these funds pay for programs weekend of Sept. 22-24. “We go through every single book,” and activities and to purchase materials “We always have Korean, Japanese and Roush said. “We won’t use one that is and furnishings that aren’t in the library’s Chinese books — and one year we had written in, other than a name, or if it has budget. eight boxes of Russian — but this time highlighting. We will donate it but not The Friends’ storage room at City Hall we have a bunch in the French language,” sell it.” contains about 600-700 boxes, with mate- said book sale coordinator Kate Roush. She noted it is interesting to see what rials organized into 30 categories, and the The group holds its sales each spring folks use for bookmarks — and leave week before each sale, everyone kicks into and fall, but its mem- inside — such as high gear. bers gather every money, photos, “We can definitely use volunteers for week year-round to ‘We get 40 boxes a week birthday cards and our setup Sept. 18, 19 and 20,” Roush sort through contri- that we sort through to letters. said. “We have teenagers who move all butions that are do- “We get photos of those boxes over for us on the 17th. Then nated every day. They see what we can keep grandkids — that there will be about 25 of us in there, un- keep only the books, always breaks our boxing everything, and putting the books DVDs and CDs that ... We go through every heart. We are going in the same direction and on the shelves. are in almost pristine single book.’ to post those this It looks really nice on Friday.” condition. year,” Roush said. Roush said that former coordinators “We get 40 boxes Kate Roush, They all read the Marilyn and Hal Swanson developed a a week that we sort Book sale coordinator letters they find. program that runs the sales efficiently. through to see what “There was a whole Thirty or so teenagers deliver the boxes of CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS we can keep,” Roush said. “A group of us series of letters written during some war- books, using pickup trucks. Top: Book sale coordinator Kate Roush gets together every Monday and we orga- time,” Roush recalled. “They were very, “All the boxes are color coded so they and longtime volunteer Hal Swanson check nize what has been brought in, by genre.” very old and faded.” know where to put them,” Roush said. “I the program he developed to make sure When Monday is a holiday, they work They also find gift cards, which they will know how many feet we will need for the thousands of books will have the right number of tables at the book sale. Above: on Tuesday — otherwise they would be cash in to benefit the library as does other each genre.” Donated books are stored in boxes that are totally swamped, she said. They end up money discovered. The categories at the sale include color-coded according to category. keeping about half of the materials to “Once we found a $50 bill and everyone popular novels as well as mystery, home sell, donating the rest to groups that serve was very excited,” Roush said. and garden, cookbooks, textbooks, clas- populations in need. Some people use paper clips as book- sics, sports, non-fiction, self-help books, Book sale Sept. 22-24 “We donate a lot of books to Open marks, which she cautioned “mess up the romance, science fiction and children’s Friday: 6-9 p.m., members only ($10, Heart Kitchen, to Livermore elementary books.” books. annual individual; $15, annual family; schools, to Tri-Valley Haven, to veterans’ Each book sale earns $15,000-$20,000, “The last four or five years, all the for- $100, lifetime) organizations,” Roush said. “We have a plus money is raised from the bookstore eign language stuff, audio visual as well Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., open to woman who comes in and gets 10 boxes inside the library, across from the main as reading materials, as well as learn-a- everyone; 50 cents for small paperbacks; a week for Open Heart Kitchen, and she checkout desk. language, has grown immensely,” Roush $1 for trade paperbacks and hardbacks; says they all go.” “It is on the honor system,” Roush said. noted. $1 for CDs; $2 for DVDs They discard any textbook, computer or “We have a little box there and people put The book sale will be held in the large Sunday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., fill a shopping travel book that is more than five years old. money in the box. It makes about $1,500 meeting room at the library, 400 Old bag for $7 For more information: visit “We don’t want to give any false infor- a month.” Bernal Ave. Cash, credit cards and local www.friendsofthepleasantonlibrary.org. mation,” Roush explained. One volunteer sells donated books that checks are accepted. Q

Page 16 • September 8, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly TRI VALLEY LIFE Portraits express places Harrington Art Gallery is presenting a special art exhibit, “The Faces of Oakland,” with Bay Area urban landscape and portrait artist Michael Manente through Oct. 7. Landscapes are an excellent way of conveying a CONTRIBUTED PHOTO sense of time and place, Manente A cappella adventure said, “but my favored manner of The Catholic Community of Pleasanton is hosting Chanticleer, known around the world for its seam- expressing my deepest feelings less blend of 12 male vocalists, at its St. Augustine campus, 3999 Bernal Ave., at 8 p.m., Saturday, about the immediate surround- Sept. 23. The voices range from soprano to bass and, under the direction of William Fred Scott, ings is through portraiture.” The perform original interpretations of vocal literature from Renaissance to jazz and popular genres, as portraits, including “The Protégé” well as contemporary composition. Chanticleer is beginning its 40th season with “Heart of a Soldier,” (shown), are in the public exhibi- which covers centuries of music from early Byrd and Janequin to 19th century Russian soldier songs. tion places in the Firehouse Tickets are $10-$60, available at www.cityboxofﬁce.com or by calling (415) 392-4400. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. Donations appreciated.

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www.firehousearts.org, call 931-4848 Music or purchase at the theater box office, Religion & PET OF THE WEEK PARTY WITH THE RICCARDIS Sandy 4444 Railroad Ave. and Richard Riccardi are bringing a Spirituality SHAMANIC DRUM CIRCLE Drumming Gregarious Gator party to the Firehouse Arts Center TRI-VALLEY CULTURAL JEWS INTRO will help you gain access to your stage at 8 p.m. Saturday with their hit TO JEWISH CULTURE SCHOOL This Gator is a real hunk, a head-turner inner guidance & learn to work with comedy and cabaret show of current Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 wherever he goes. This 2-year-old your helping spirits. Presented by content and toe-tapping piano and p.m. Learn about (and taste) American pit bull mix is quite a Ashleigh Pevey, a Shamanic healer, vocals. Tickets are $15-$25. Go to apples and honey, Tri-Valley dandy, with a sleek gray-and-white sessions are usually 3-4:15 p.m. Cultural Jews and its Jewish Culture coat, four perfect white socks and a the second Sunday of the month at School. Curriculum provides perfectly symmetrical white blaze on Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador hands-on, fun learning experience his face. He is also a very big boy and Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. featuring dancing, singing and a goofball, but he can be good calm FD #429 Bring a drum or rattle; a few will be cooking. Alden Lane Nursery, company for some quiet time together LOCALLY OWNED available. Call 829-2733 or go to 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. too. Meet gregarious Gator at the AND OPERATED SINCE 1891 www.unityoftrivalley.org. East Bay SPCA in Dublin, 4651 Gleason Drive. Burial & Cremation Health & Wellness Community Groups AN ART QUILTER’S JOURNEY The Celebration of Life WALK ‘N’ TALK TOGETHER Walk Services Amador Valley Quilters will meet EAST BAY SPCA ‘n’ Talk Together Walk ‘n’ Talk on Saturday from 1:30-4 p.m. at Reception Facilities Together. Explore Pleasanton Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 city parks & trails, plus more Case Ave. Guest speaker Meri CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caring second Tuesday of the month at Advance Planning destinations, with World Walk to Henriques Vahl will present the for a loved one is challenging Fiesta Taco, 1989 Santa Rita Road Made Easy Wellness, local group of friendly lecture “An Art Quilter’s Journey”. physically and emotionally. Join Unit J. An active organization people who like to start the She has won the Mancuso this support group to explore promoting cultural exchange, for a free consultation weekend by walking ‘n’ talking or in-home visit call Brothers’ Best Quilts of the resources and generate problem goodwill & friendship. Youth & together for an hour or two on World Competition three times. solving ideas from 1-3 p.m., on the adult exchange program. Call 989- Saturday mornings. Sign up for free Her lecture will include artistic second Monday of every month at 6882 or www.ptsca.org. e-newsletter to learn destinations: possibilities in quilting with her 5353 Sunol Blvd. Get the support ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR THE FAMILY [email protected]. you deserve at the Senior Support unique playful techniques. CAREGIVER Hope Hospice 6377 Program of the Tri-Valley. Call FREE FALL PREVENTION EVENT FOR BLUE STAR MOMS MILITARY Clark Avenue Suite 100, Dublin, S 931-5389. Pleasanton Senior Center. ENIORS Eskaton next Thursday is HOLIDAY COLLECTION Nonprofit CA. Family caregivers often perform proud to host “Before the Fall,” support & service group for PLEASANTON LIONS CLUB The a variety of medical or nursing tasks a never before seen documentary families of military personnel, Pleasanton Lions Club meets at so that their loved ones can remain about fall prevention and recovery. active military, veterans, wounded, 6:30 p.m. on the second and at home. To help caregivers acquire Enjoy 30-minute educational film, fourth Tuesday of the month at some of these skills and feel more Deanna Moser families who have lost sons/ join the Q&A with the Emmy- daughters while serving. For more Inklings, 530 Main St. For more comfortable with the demands of 925.846.5624 winning filmmaker Karen Christian info, or to find out how to drop information, please visit www. care giving, Hope Hospice presents, and watch a demo of fun and to view our facilities visit: off other donations contact Joan pleasantonlionsclub.org. Dinner Essential Skills for the Family easy exercises to help reduce your Jachowski at joan@pacificventures. available for $15. Caregiver, on Saturday from 9:45 www.grahamhitch.com fall risk. The Parkview, 100 Valley net, or call 775-5084. For a list of PLEASANTON-TULANCINGO SISTER a.m. to noon. Ave, Pleasanton. http://resources. 4167 First Street, items needed, visit CITY ASSOCIATION FD#429 eskaton.org/balance All are welcome Pleasanton www.bluestarmoms.org. for “Taco Tuesday” at 6 p.m. the

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This statement was filed with the Go to fogster.com for contact information County Clerk of Alameda on AUGUST 8, Find more open home listings at pleasantonweekly.com/real_estate Pleasanton Weekly • September 8, 2017 • Page 19 Real Estate SALES AT A GLANCE (July 25-28) (July 25-28) SEE IT SUNDAY • 1 to 4 PM Pleasanton Livermore Total sales reported: 23 Total sales reported: 18 Lowest sale reported: $450,000 Lowest sale reported: $238,500 Highest sale reported: $3,650,000 Highest sale reported: $1,325,000 Average sales reported: $1,316,260 Average sales reported: $761,583 Dublin (July 25-28) Sunol (July 25-28) Total sales reported: 20 Total sales reported: 2 Lowest sale reported: $455,000 Lowest sale reported: $365,000 Highest sale reported: $1,540,000 Highest sale reported: $498,500 Average sales reported: $893,200 Average sales reported: $431,750 —CalREsource

3190 MONTPELIER COURT, PLEASANTON New on market! Just a stone’s throw from Fairlands Elementary School, this 5-bedroom, 3 bath 822 KILKARE RD, SUNOL $1,399,950 tri-level in a court location simply shines. Features include upgraded Less than 5 minutes to award winning school, and the quaint country town of Sunol! RP[JOLUUL^S`YLÄUPZOLKOHYK^VVK Truly one of a kind, this modern yet timeless residence has been thoughtfully updated ÅVVYPUNZWHJPV\ZMHTPS`YVVT^P[O ZLWKFODVVLFIHDWXUHVWKURXJKRXW)URPWKHVWXQQLQJVWDLQOHVVVWHHOVXUURXQGÀUHSODFHLQ ÄYLWSHJLMYLZOS`WHPU[LKPU[LYPVY the contemporary formal living room to the open and bright [skylights] kitchen/dining new carpeting & more. area with polished slab granite counters, walk in pantry, gas range and french doors OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN, 1-4 PM Contact Bob at 925.487.8734 or to the expansive deck.. For more photos visit www.theengels.com/822kilkare [email protected] for details!

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2382 CASTILLEJO WAY, FREMONT 235 CROYDON DRIVE, PLEASANT HILL 5682 SUNSET CREEK CT., PLEASANTON Desirable Mission San Jose Home with Five Bedrooms and Location, Location, Location! Don’t Miss This Three Beautiful Custom Home Built in 2008 with Quiet Court Location! Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home with approximately 1302 Located Adjacent to Desirable Bridle Creek and Sycamore Heights 2 ½ Bathrooms and approximately 3160 Square Feet. Large Neighborhoods. This 5-Bedroom, 5-Bathroom Home Includes Great Room with window Wall. Large Downstairs Bonus Square Feet. Located in Quiet Mature neighborhood that’s a Private Office and Game Room Area and is Approximately 5147 Room. Premium .39 Lot (17,120) at End of Court Location. Close to Everything! Premium Nearly One Quarter Acre Square Feet. This Half-acre (.46) Lot Includes a Newer In-ground Private Rear Grounds with Views of San Francisco Bay Lot (10,005 Square Feet). New Paint & Carpets, Updated Pool and Spa, Large Covered Patio, Outdoor Kitchen Entertainment and Natural Parkland. New Paint and Carpeting. Three Kitchen, Large Rear Yard & Covered Patio Central Heat & Area/ Fire Pit and Beautiful Landscaping. Enjoy Views of The Surrounding Hills and Pleasanton Ridge from the Front and Rear Car Garage. In-Ground Swimming Pool, Patio & Decking. Air Conditioning. For a Private Showing, Contact-The Blaise Grounds, as Well as From Inside the House and Multiple Balconies. Preferred Schools Attendance Areas. Convenient access Lofland Real Estate Group. Upstairs and Downstairs Master Suites. This Desirable Location is to Downtown & Commute Access. For a Private Showing, PLEASE CALL FOR PRICING Sought-after Because It’s Quiet, Located Away from Freeways and Contact-The Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group. Trains, Near an Awesome Neighborhood Park (Mission Hills Park), and Within Walking Distance to Downtown Pleasanton. For More PLEASE CALL FOR PRICING Information and Photos, go to 5682sunsetcreek.com. For a Private Showing Call, the Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group. OFFERED AT $2,338,888

LIVERMORE CHARMER CASTLEWOOD HEIGHTS BRIDLE CREEK

SOLD SOLD SALE PENDING

3160 CABRILLO AVENUE, LIVERMORE 6900 RIDDELL STREET 5786 SHADOW RIDGE CT., PLEASANTON Location, Location, Location! This Charming 3 Bedroom Upgraded Single Level in Castlewood Heights by Pulte Homes Remodeled and Highly Upgraded Popular Hillstar Model 2 Bath, Oversized Two Car Garage, Single Story Home is in 2002 Five Bedrooms, Four Bathrooms, Approximately 3249 on Quiet Court in Bridle Creek. Five Bedrooms, Workout Wa l k i n g D i s t a n c e to D ow n tow n L i ve r m o re ! H a rd wo o d F l o o r s Square Feet, Finished Four Car Garage* Large Open Family Room (6th), 4.5 Bathrooms Plus Home Theater/ Bonus Room (with Fire Place)/Kitchen Great Room Concept. Gourmet Throughout, Dual Pane Windows, Granite Countertops Kitchen with Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances, Room. No Expense Spared in Making This Home Very with New Gas Stove and Microwave in Upgraded Kitchen. Large Master Suite with Recently Remodeled Master Bathroom, Desirable. Plantation Shutters and Beautiful Wood Flooring. Updated Bathrooms. Wood Burning Fireplace with Gas Newer Wood Style Tile Flooring and Extensive Woodwork Remodeled Gourmet Kitchen. Premium Lot is Beautifully Option and Central Air Conditioning. Family Friendly Throughout. Guest Suite with Private Bathroom, Updated Landscaped with In-Ground Pool/Spa, Outdoor Kitchen, Fire Backyard Has Stamped Concrete Patio Also Plenty of Room Secondary Bathrooms, Large Laundry/Mud Room, Beautifully Pit, and Sports Court. Perfect Location - Walk to Main Street, to Play (Lawn Area), Garden, or Just Relax! Custom Front Upgraded Landscaped Side and Private Back Yard, Backs to Attendance Area for Great Schools, Located Near Awesome Pavers Provides Extra Parking and Walkway with Lights. Natural Community Open Space, Large Side Yard Lawn Area and Park, Convenient Access to 680 and Ace Commuter Train. Play Structure, Occupied But Immediate Possession Available. Expanded Front Porch for Morning Coffee or Afternoon For More Information and Photos, go to 6900riddell.com. For a The Blaise Loﬂand Real Estate Group Represented Buyer on Wine. Private Showing Call, the Blaise Loﬂand Real Estate Group. All Cash, Two-Week Close Full Price Offer At $2,450,000. OFFERED AT $649,000 SOLD FOR $1,725,000 SOLD FOR FULL PRICE: $2,450,000

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8335 REGENCY DRIVE, PLEASANTON 1234 HEARST DRIVE, PLEASANTON 1980 PALMER DRIVE, PLEASANTON Rare Opportunity to Purchase a Fixer Upper in Laguna Oaks Expanded & Remodeled Kottinger Ranch Single Level, Plus. “Deer Desirable Largest Gibson Model in “The Estates of Mohr Park”. Estates on one of Laguna Oaks Estates Premium +/- One Grove” Model in Premium Location! Solar Powered Home with Five Upgrades Throughout, Five Bedroom, Three Bathroom (One Half Acre Lots. Needs TLC, but Tremendous Opportunity & Bedrooms, 3 ½ Remodeled Bathrooms and 3481 Square Feet. Master Bed & Bath Down) with Approximately 3369 Square Feet. Suite, Three Secondary Bedrooms, 2 ½ Bathrooms, and Expanded Potential. Purchase Under market (Keeping Property Taxes Remodeled Kitchen-Downstairs. Upstairs- Large Bonus Room (5th Premium Corner Lot Location, Remodeled Gourmet Kitchen, Lower) Improved value est. at $2,150 Mil, Private Grounds, Bedroom), Full Bathroom, Exercise Room & Separate Workstation Remodeled Bathrooms, Craft/Storage (6th Room), Crown Swimming Pool, Views of Pleasanton Ridge. Great Location! Area. New Paint (Interior & Exterior), New Carpeting, Panoramic Molding, Custom Trimmed & Cased Windows, New Furnaces Upgrade it to Your Specific Taste! Five Bedrooms, Three Views, Private Rear Grounds with In-Ground Pool/Spa. Greenbelt & Air Conditioners (2016), Upgraded Lighting & Electrical, & One Half Bathrooms, Office/Den, Bonus/Game Room, Across the Street, and Very Near to Community Amenities Include Concrete Tile Roof, Three Car Garage, Professionally Approximately 4106 Square Feet. 3- Car Garage (4th Car Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Picnic/BBQ Area, Open Space Landscaped, Private Rear Yard, Preferred Schools Attendance Option). For more information go to: 8335regency.com. For and Walking Trails. A Very Short Walk to Award Winning Vintage Area. Offered at $1,569,500. Go to 1980Palmer.com for more Hills Elementary School. Good Access to Downtown and I-680 a private showing, contact The Blaise Lofland Real Estate Commute! For a Private Showing Contact the Blaise Lofland Real information & photos. For a Private Showing Contact-The Group. Estate Group. For More Information or Photos go to 1234hearst.com. Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group. SOLD AT $1,899,950 SOLD AT $1,800,000 SOLD AT $1,569,500

Pleasanton Weekly • September 8, 2017 • Page 21 COMING SOON JUST LISTED PENDING

6 Beds | 5 Baths | 4,455sf. | 3-Car Garage 4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,575sf. | 13,885sf. lot 3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1,192sf. SUMMIT CREEK, Pleasanton 474 Amaral circle, Pleasanton 1021 Peary Court, Livermore Bridle Creek Neighborhood Downtown Pleasanton Sunset East Neighborhood Upscale design with curving staircase, porches and butler’s pantry. A Just Listed Fixer Upper. Premier location with a peaceful setting and Court location and walking distance to Downtown Livermore. ‘Town & Country’ feel with ample room inside and out. Bonus Room walking distance to Main St. Backing to a seasonal creek the deep lot Updated kitchen, wood ﬂooring, newer HVAC. Detached 2-Car and Guest Suite. Price TBD offers easy expansion options. Side yard access. Needs TLC.$849,000 garage w/ workshop/storage. $595,000

OPEN SUN 1-4 PENDING JUST SOLD

2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,080sf. 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2,244sf. 7052 Dublin Meadows St., Dublin Mount Veeder Road, Dublin 3365 Edgecomb Court, Dublin Alamo Creek Neighborhood Ivy Oak at Wallis Ranch Neighborhood Sonata Neighborhood Second story living with views of the hills. Updated kitchen, baths Representing New Construction Buyers. This model ranges from Private location on a court & views of the ridge. Large living room off and large indoor laundry room. Master offers a private patio and 4-6 Bedrooms, 3,016-3,359sf. of living space. Brand new homes in a gourmet kitchen w/ large island and top of the line appliances. Large walk-in closet. $570,000 master planned community. $1,115,000 master w/ walk-in closet, elegant bath. $1,000,000 TYLER MOXLEY 4th Generation Realtor Broker Associate VISIT 925.518.1083 TYLERMOXLEY.COM License# 01412130 FOR MORE INFORMATION

Page 22 • September 8, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Helping Sellers and Buyers in the Tri-Valley PENDING – MULTIPLE OFFERS JUST SOLD – $123,000 OVER ASKING

WEST PLEASANTON – 7932 DDoral l CCourt, t PlPleasanton t WEST PLEASANTON – 4949 Hillcrest Way, Pleasanton This elegant home is located in the desirable Golden Eagle neighborhood in west Located in one of Pleasanton’s highly sought after Westside Neighborhoods, Pleasanton. Situated on a ½ acre, court location with enchanting landscaping this home has been updated inside and out. There are 4 Bedrooms and and views of the Pleasanton Ridge. There are 6 Bedrooms and 4 ½ Bathrooms í)H[OYVVTZWS\ZHUVMÄJLPUZXM[VMSP]PUNZWHJL included in over 4000 sq. ft. of custom upgraded living space. SOLD FOR $1,318,000 OFFERED AT $1,888,000 JUST SOLD – 10 OFFERS – $141,000 OVER ASKING COMING SOON

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6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,470 +/- sq.ft. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,909 +/- sq.ft. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,184 +/- sq.ft. on a .39 acre lot on a 9,887 +/- sq.ft. lot on a 6,623 +/- sq.ft. lot

2558 CORTE FACIL, PLEASANTON 4875 CANARY DRIVE, PLEASANTON 5872 CORTE MENTE, PLEASANTON

SOLD BEFORE GOING SOLD BEFORE GOING COMING SOON ON MLS $1,115,000 ON MLS $1,700,000

4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,651 +/- sq.ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,702 +/- sq.ft. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,259 +/- sq.ft. on a 10,354 +/- sq.ft. lot on a 7,269 +/- sq.ft. lot on a 10,446 +/- sq.ft. lot

7300 SHEFFIELD LANE, DUBLIN 4038 SCHWEEN COURT, PLEASANTON 829 OAK MANOR COURT, PLEASANTON

REPRESENTED SOLD $1,020,000 SOLD IN 8 DAYS BUYER/SELLER $55K OVER ASKING FOR $2,300,000 $30K OVER ASKING

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,116 +/- sq.ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,473 +/- sq.ft. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 5,100 +/- sq.ft. on a 8,048 +/- sq.ft. lot on a 8,351 +/- sq.ft. lot on a 30,070 +/- sq.ft. lot

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