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INSIDE THIS WEEK BUSINESS NEWS 9 ■ NEWS: Hosterman named adjunct professor at Stanford 5 ■ NEWS: Parks Commission getting waterslides update 5 TRI-VALLEY LIFE 10 ■ NEWS: Entrepreneur Chris Beratlis dies at 77 6 SECTIONS
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Page 2ÊUÊApril 13, 2012ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly AROUND GRAHAM-HITCH www.PleasantonRealEstate.comwww.PlleasanttonReR alEstatet .com MORTUARY PLEASANTON Dignified Care & Compassionate Service BY JEB BING Since 1891 Happy memories NavigatingNavigSating youryour Owayway throughtthroughL thethe realreal D estateestate processprocess isis difficultdifficult today.todaay. leafing through GinaGina has beenbeen sellingselling realreal estateestate inin PleasantonPleasanton for 16 yearsyears andand understandsundn erstands encyclopedias Restaurants fter 244 years, the Encyclo- thethe intricaciesintricacies of thethe marketmarket andandn thethe Shopping pedia Britannica is going out difficultiesdifficulties buyerbuyer andand sellersseellers face.face. Events & More Aof print. Not out of business, but certainly out of sight on library Give Gina a call today ytoens to ensure enssure that shelves where I’m sure many of Advance Planning your next move is a smooth one. us were weaned on research from Made Easy the time we started submitting JEB BING Pleasanton is on Facebook! at “Living in Pleasanton” reports in grade school to those Pleasanton librarian Merry Luskin Call Deanna for a FREE late stressed nights in the college guides Ira Prajogo (left) and Audrey consultation. In-home library as we wrapped up a crucial Sulistio, 10, through one of the 22 visits available. term paper that was due the next volumes of World Book encyclopedia day. For my family, Encyclopedia the library keeps in its children’s sec- Britannica was too expensive, so tion. 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It’s just not the clopedias, World Book was a close same walking through a section competitor to Britannica with a of packaged CDs or computer far better sales force and monthly screens. Many of the reference payment plan that more parents books that had prominent space could afford. So when I stopped in these stores have taken the at the Pleasanton Library the other worst hit with the rise of digital. day for a last look at Encyclopedia Britannica’s president Jorge Cauz Britannica, I was surprised to learn said recently that the encyclope- that the champion of those kinds dia’s print sets for its final 2010 of publications has long since been edition represented less than 1% replaced by World Book, with a of the company’s total sales. The jazzy cover for the entire set of print set is an icon of Encyclope- books that fill a couple of shelves dia Britannica, but it doesn’t do in the children’s section. justice to how much Britannica When Encyclopedia Britannica has changed over the years, Cauz announced that it was ceasing said. Even the online version of publication of its iconic multi- the encyclopedia, which was first volume books sets, there was a bit published in 1994, represents only of sadness that this could mark 15% of the company’s revenue, the end of an era in print litera- with the other 85% these days ture. Today, we easily Google for coming from education products, information with answers long online learning tools, curriculum before we could even get the right products and more. Britannica volume off the shelf. World Book posts its 22-vol- Its online competitor, Wikipedia, ume print edition on DVD-ROM has even more data, graphs, maps, discs, too, with even videos and charts and photos, with references sound clips to make it livelier. in most listings to additional data Its deluxe edition also includes with the click on the highlighted homework wizards to help in a subject. Still, there’s something student’s research, a full-length nostalgic about turning the pages video set, simulations and anima- of a printed encyclopedia as I tions. I’m not sure how all that did the other night while leafing would work on a laptop in a quiet through a World Book. Unlike college library during finals time online searches, I kept stopping as or how much creative inspiration I used to do to look at photos and goes into a term paper today to topics on the pages I was turning. make it different from the same There’s always something new that search effort going on at the next you don’t see in online searches table. Obviously, with the advent that take you right to your chosen of the Internet and Wikipedia, the topic. encyclopedia’s days are numbered Few readers are probably as so enjoy holding a print edition worked up as I’ve been over the of World Book at the Pleasanton demise of these printed book library while you can. N
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Page 4ÊUÊApril 13, 2012ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Hosterman named adjunct professor at Stanford Update on Also sets up campaign committee for Congress in 2014 waterslides BY JEB BING mayor at the City Council meeting on Dec. 4 an attorney with offices in downtown Pleasan- The Pleasanton Parks and Rec- Mayor Jennifer Hosterman, who is winding to the candidate who wins the municipal race ton, where he also is this year’s president of the reation Commission will hear an down her last seven months in office after more in the General Election Nov. 6. So far, council Pleasanton Downtown Association. The couple update on the status of the water- than 10 years of public service in Pleasanton, members Cheryl Cook-Kal- has three daughters. slides at Shadow Cliffs Regional has been named an adjunct professor at Stan- lio and Jerry Thorne are the “As mayor and with my involvement in Recreation Area at its meeting ford University where she will teach a course only two seeking the mayor’s many regional, state and federal organiza- Monday from the East Bay Re- on local government. post. tions, I’ve had the greatest education anyone gional Park District. Commission- At the same time, Hosterman announced Hosterman said she has could get,” Hosterman said. “I’ve worked hard ers requested the report at last that she has set up a federal elections com- joined the Stanford faculty to put Pleasanton on the map in a lot of dif- month’s meeting, saying they’d mittee as she prepares to run for Congress in as a paid professor and will ferent venues, both locally, in California and received inquiries from the com- 2014. Nancy L. Warren, who lives in Hamilton begin teaching a 10-week nationally.” munity regarding the waterslides in Marin County, has been named treasurer of course at the end of Sep- “I also love to teach so I pitched Stanford at Shadow Cliffs, which is run by the Jennifer Hosterman for Congress in 2014 tember in the university’s about combining this experience in the class- the Park District. committee. Jennifer Continuing Studies Depart- room with a course on local government,” she After inspections this winter, Hosterman, who was first elected to the Hosterman ment. More courses will fol- said. “I also approached USF, my alma mater, Park District staff recommended Pleasanton City Council in 2002, was elected low when the Monday night and they, too, were interested but Stanford the waterslides be closed, but mayor in 2004, the first woman to ever hold classes end in early December. made the first offer, which I couldn’t refuse.” the operations committee last the office here. She was re-elected in 2008. Hosterman, 56, graduated from the Univer- She has to provide Stanford with her sylla- month directed staff to study Term limits require that she step down from sity of San Francisco with a bachelor’s degree bus for the course by April 28 but has already whether an operator might be office after eight years. and from the John F. Kennedy School of Law found to repair the structure She officially will hand over the reins as with a Juris Doctorate. Her husband Michael is See HOSTERMAN on Page 7 and take on future operations and maintenance. The waterslides are slated for eventual closing in the Shadow Cliffs Land Use Plan Amend- Walmart Market ment that was adopted last May by the Park District Board of goes to Council Directors. The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will begin for final vote May 7 at 7 p.m. April 16 at the Pleas- anton City Council Chamber, Public meeting at Firehouse will 200 Old Bernal Ave. hear appeal to ban store by Saavy fundraiser Councilman Matt Sullivan Mario and Armida Saavedra, The Pleasanton City Council has scheduled owners of Salon Saavy at 347 a public meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, May 7, to Division St. at Main, are hosting make a final decision on whether Walmart can a cut-a-thon from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. open one of its Neighborhood Markets in the Sunday to benefit the American long-vacant Nob Hill supermarket building on Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Santa Rita Road. The Saavedras have had cli- So far, both the council and the Planning ents over the years battling the Commission have endorsed a decision by disease and would like to make the city’s zoning administrator, who ruled a difference so are opening their that Walmart could open its market at the salon Sunday and bringing in site since its proposed market matches the extra stylists. Haircuts (no blow footprint of the Nob Hill store, which the city dry) will be a $10 minimum do- approved in 1982.
nation. There also will be baked DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI But Councilman Matt Sullivan, a long-time goods for sale. The groundbreaking was held behind the Dublin Library at the site where the Alamo Canal trail stops and outspoken foe of the business and employ- at the I-580 freeway. ment policies of national retailer Walmart Corp., End-of-life filed an appeal against that decision by the Plan- ning Commission, which voted 5-0 on March presentation 19 to approve for a second time Walmart’s bid. To celebrate National Health- Project to connect The commission’s decision actually was to deny care Decisions Day on April an appeal by two Pleasanton residents, Angela 16, Hope Hospice is hosting a Joe-Willmes and Linda Martin, who has con- free screening of “Consider the two trails under freeway tested the zoning administrator’s ruling. Conversation,” a documentary In February, the City Council voted 4-1 to on the taboo subject of the end Link under I-580 will make Pleasanton, Dublin mutually accessible accept the zoning administrator’s decision, of life, from 7-9 p.m. at the Vine BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Transportation Commission, Zone 7 Water with Sullivan casting the one vote against the Cinema, 1722 First St. in Liver- Ground was broken Tuesday morning on a Agency and Caltrans to come to agreements measure. more. 794-foot project to connect trails in Pleasan- on closing the gap and providing funding. The More than 150 attended the Planning Com- Livermore resident Kathryn ton and Dublin that end abruptly at Interstate last $1 million for the $2.4 million project is mission meeting, which was held in the Fire- Kaldhusdal, wife of featured pa- 580, frustrating folks who would like to con- coming from federal TIGER II (Transportation house Arts Center because a large crowd was tient Peter Kaldhusdal, will in- tinue to the other side. Investment Generating Economic Recovery) expected. troduce the award winning film, “This is one of those pinch points, and funds. City Manager Nelson Fialho said the council which highlights the American it is going to be un-pinched,” said East Bay “We were unanimously interested in having meeting also will be held in the Firehouse The- struggle with communication and Regional Park District Board Member Beverly this happen,” Lane said. ater, which has seats for 227 people, about 100 preparation at the end of life. Lane. Faye and Richard Guarienti of Dublin ended more than in the City Council chamber at the A panel discussion with ex- On the Pleasanton side is a north-south a four-mile walk in the Dougherty Hills Open Pleasanton Civic Center. perts will follow the screen- portion of the Centennial Trail partly along Space on Tuesday at the site as the ground- If the council votes to deny Sullivan’s appeal, ing with a chance to ask ques- the Arroyo de la Laguna that stops at I-580. breaking was about to begin. Walmart could file for operating permits at the tions and share views. Advance In Dublin, the Alamo Canal Trail branches off “I’ve been actively involved with getting this old Nob Hill store as early as May 8. Healthcare Directives kits, the Iron Horse Trial to head south and end at trail put in for many years,” said Richard Guari- Improvements to the interior of the store that POLST (physician orders for I-580 behind the Dublin Library. enti, who was on Dublin Parks Commission for Walmart is proposing could take another two to life-sustaining treatment) forms, The Park District has been working on the eight years, chaired the EBRPD Parks Advisory three months, with the store likely to open in Five Wishes forms and other project to connect the two trails with the cities Committee, and is on the bicycle pedestrian mid to late summer. planning tools will be available. of Pleasanton and Dublin, Alameda County See TRAILS on Page 7 —Jeb Bing Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊApril 13, 2012ÊU Page 5 NEWS Anthem Blue Cross health coverage for you and your family. Strong protection, strong family. Pleasanton businessman Chris Beratlis dies at 77 We offer Health Coverage for: UÊÊ`Û`Õ>ÃÊÜÌ ÕÌÊ}ÀÕ«Ê Main Street property owner was active in civic affairs coverage Services for Chris Beratlis, a Main Street and in upper Vintage part of the Vintage Heights I, Vin- UÊ`i«i`iÌÃÊEÊ-ÌÕ`iÌà longtime city, civic and business Hills, where he and his wife Glen- tage Heights II and Foxborough leader and rancher, will be held da made their home. Always ac- Estates communities. Montevino UÊ LÀ> Don’t put your family at risk at noon Tuesday at St. Augustine tive in the Pleasanton Downtown Drive now extends from Crellin UÊ-ivÊi«Þi` by trying to get by without Catholic Church with interment Association, he spearheaded the to Vineyard Avenue through one UÊ->Ê ÕÃiÃà health care coverage. Get following at Pleasanton Memorial successful drive to have the city of his choice grazing sites. reliable benefits that match Cemetery. A reception will follow of Pleasanton acquire the pub- Knowing of his illness, sev- at the Veterans Memorial Build- lic cemetery on Sunol Boulevard eral hundred friends saluted him ÀiiʵÕÌiÊ}ÊÌ your busy life. We can help ing. Visitation from the Odd Fellows organiza- March 31 at a reception at Gay ÜÜÜ°Li>ÃiÞÃÕÀ>Vi°V you choose a plan that for Mr. Beratlis tion. 90s Pizza, with Mr. Bertalis and makes good sense for your will be from 5-9 The acreage surrounding the Glenda greeting guests for much health and your wallet. p.m. Monday at Beratlis home on Crellin Road of the evening. That was to be his Graham-Hitch was one of the last ranches in last public get-together. Funeral Home. Pleasanton. For years, parents Besides his wife, he is sur-
Blue Cross Mr. Beratlis, who built new homes in the area vived by their son Chris Jr. who was 77, was would take their kids to see the who owns and operates Beratlis >ÀiiÊ i>ÃiÞ born in Pleas- sheep and cattle that grazed on Automotive at 3597 Nevada St. (925) 803-9799 anton and was Chris Beratlis the property. Each Christmas, he Another son, David, was killed Dublin, CA a 1953 graduate decorated an old barn on Crel- in an auto accident in 1990. His of Amador Val- lin with festive Christmas lights. parents established the David [email protected] ley High School. From the time Where Mr. Beratlis’ 50 head of Beratlis Memorial Scholarship at www.beasleyinsurance.com he was young, he was part of cattle and 125 sheep once grazed, Amador which provides finan- Life & Health Pleasanton’s growth and develop- there are now $1 million-plus cial aid to graduates heading to Insurance Agent Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California. Independent licensee ment, investing in properties on homes atop Vintage Hills that are college. N Lic.#0C26292 of the Blue Cross Association. Anthem® is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross name and symbol are registered marks of the Blue Cross Association. ‘Customer’ turns robber, holds up dry cleaner You are invited! Asks about leather repairs, then pulls pistol BY GLENN WOHLTMANN East Alameda County Transportation Forum him everything (from the cash man in his early 20s, 5 feet 5 and A Monday night armed robbery register). He said sit down and I weighing about 120 pounds. at a dry cleaner netted an undis- sat down.” The Union 76 gas station in Thursday, April 19, 2012 closed amount of money, but left She described the weapon the the 4100 block of First Street was the owner, who was just closing, holdup man displayed as a small robbed Sept. 23 by a man who ALAMEDA COUNTY shaken. black pistol and said the robbery pointed a handgun at the lone at- The holdup took place at Holi- only took about three minutes. tendant and demanded cash. The day Dry Cleaners in the 3100 Hwang described the robber as suspect is described as a light- Planning block of Santa Rita Road, just a thin white male, age 40 to 50, skinned male, possibly Caucasian doors down from Gold Chop- with “lots of wrinkles.” He was or Hispanic, in his early twenties, sticks Chinese restaurant, which wearing a sweatshirt and jeans at 5 feet 7-9, 140 pounds. was held up at gunpoint in De- the time of the robbery, she said. Suspects in a June holdup for the Future cember. That description differs great- at Sweet Tomatoes in the 4500 Sue Hwang, who owns and ly from other recent Pleasanton block of Hopyard Road were at the Dublin City Hall operates the dry cleaners with holdups. In the Dec. 3 robbery described as Hispanic males in 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 her husband, said a man came in at Gold Chopsticks, the armed their mid-20s, one described as 5 For Transit Access Information call 511 or visit 511.org at almost 7 p.m. and asked about robber was described as a thin feet 6-7, 140 to 160 pounds with For More Information call (510) 208-7400 dry cleaning and getting a leather black male, 18 to 25 years old; a medium build, and the other jacket repaired. the suspect in a Dec 18 holdup 5 feet 4-6 with a similar weight “He pulled out a gun and at Dominoes, near both the dry and build. Those suspects wore pointed it at me and said, ‘Give cleaners and the restaurant, was bandannas. N me money,’” Hwang said. “I gave described as an Asian or Hispanic Mother-Daughter Lookalike Contest Send us your photos for prizes and fun Learn about East County Projects and Programs: Mother’s Day is May 13 — right black and white or color, and need ners online from April 27-May 3. $ODPHGD&RXQW\ 6HQLRU6XSSRUW around the corner — and the Pleas- to be in JPG format, at least 300 First-place prize is a $100 gift cer- 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ 3URJUDPVRIWKH anton Weekly is again holding its dpi. Photos entered for previous tificate for Whole Foods; second- annual Mother-Daughter Lookalike contests are not eligible; only digi- place prize is a $50 gift certificate &RPPLVVLRQ3URMHFW 7UL9DOOH\ contest. tal photos will be accepted. to Strizzi’s restaurant. 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A Chico police officer cruising “ Chico police Sgt. Billy Aldridge 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. The three were trying to cook past the house in the 1000 block told News 12, the CBS affiliate in Open House and refreshments up hash oil on their kitchen stove of Warner Street near the college at Chico. when they set the house afire, ac- about 10:15 p.m. spotted the fire The three were booked into the 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. cording to a report. and watched the three run outside. Butte County Jail and are being Formal Presentations with Q & A period The Amador grad, Nicholas The Chico Fire Department re- held on $100,000 bonds. Glasco, 21, was charged with man- sponded and put the fire out within --Glenn Wohltmann
Page 6ÊUÊApril 13, 2012ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly NEWS Popular school program falls to budget cuts Discovery program to be eliminated at Walnut Grove BY GLENN WOHLTMANN behind the cancellation, and to talk That would mean students from A popular program at Walnut about options. the same grade would keep the Grove Elementary may be disap- “We’re losing teachers, some of same teacher for two years as they pearing, another victim of the state’s our best and brightest. That’s one move up. BUSY BEES ongoing budget troubles. factor,” Vranesh told the crowd, ex- “I just want to open your minds PRESCHOOL, LLC WE GROW MINDS! Increasing class sizes, less inter- plaining Walnut Grove, like other to the idea of one Walnut Grove est and less teacher participation elementary schools, is predicting a School,” one of the teachers brought (925) 249-9000 are among the main factors lead- student-teacher ration of 30-1. “We in to discuss the end of the Discov- 4300 Mirador Dr. FREE Enrollment ing to the end of the Discovery don’t have the (enrollment) num- ery program told parents. “I think www.busybeespleasanton.com Limited offer. Exp. 5-31-12 program, in which students spent bers to sustain a vibrant and vital we’re going to find we’re not so Lic. 013419478 two years with the same teacher. program. That’s another factor.” different after all.” Open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The program keeps kids together The idea was met with a mix One parent worried that students • Preschool - Junior Kindergarten Our program includes a year around, with teachers for two-year spans in of concern and enthusiasm. Some moved out of Discovery would be • Afterschool Enrichment Program full or half-day programs for combined classes of kindergarten parents said they liked the idea missing out on some classes, since • Ages 2 - 5th grade parent’s convenience. and first grade, second and third because it would do away with subjects were planned in two-year grade, and fourth and fifth grade. perceived divisions in the school, blocks. But some of those teachers are on where about one-third of students “We’ll work it out so that those the district’s list of layoffs, and Prin- were involved in Discovery. kids get their units,” a teacher re- cipal Jon Vranesh said he wasn’t “Next year, we will be combining sponded. REED PLUMBING CO. sure that the school could find both our ‘traditional’ and ‘discov- At the end, most seemed happy teachers who’d be interested in ery’ programs so that our students about the compromise, while REMODEL – SERVICE - REPAIRS using the Discovery method. will have the best of what both Vranesh and Cindy Galbo, assistant A letter sent out by Vranesh programs have to offer,” Vranesh’s superintendent of educational ser- announced that the program was letter read. “Additionally, teachers vices, promised to look for teachers being ended, without input from will have the opportunity to ‘loop’ who’d like to use the Discovery parents, who packed the school’s with their students for two-year program, and would consider a multipurpose room for two meet- periods in consultation with ad- lottery — if enough students can ings held to discuss the reasons ministration.” be found to fill the classes. N
HOSTERMAN of importance to all of us at the As for seeking election to Con- local level, especially relationships gress, Hosterman said she has [email protected] Continued from Page 5 with state and federal agencies and talked with Congressman Pete lined up as one of her first guest officials that can cause tension,” Stark, who is seeking re-election Remodel-Service-Repairs REED speakers her friend Robert F. Ken- she said. “These will include man- in the newly formed 15th Con- 925-371-5671 nedy Jr., the son of the late Sen. dates, often unfunded for local gressional District that includes C-36 601931 Robert Kennedy and an East Coast governments, by the regional Air Pleasanton. Stark was first elected attorney who specializes in envi- District and the Association of Bay to Congress in 1973 and indicat- ronmental law. Like Hosterman, Area Governments, as well as mea- ed at a recent meeting in Dublin FOCUS ON FITNESS Kennedy is a licensed falconer. sures approved years ago, such as that this may be his last term in “My course will focus on issues Proposition 13.” office. N Are you suffering from “Boomeritis?” DEAR JIM: I’ve been physically active most of my life, but lately I have experienced a series of nagging injuries – mostly from running – and all of my “couch potato” buddies are giving me a hard time. They say I should just slow down and enjoy life and start acting my age TRAILS (I’m 62). When I look at all of the problems they have – high blood pressure, diabetes, heart Continued from Page 5 problems, arthritis, etc. – I feel pretty good about myself, but I am beginning to wonder if maybe I should take their advice and slow down. What do you think? SECOND THOUGHTS committee for Alameda County IN SEDONA transportation. “We can’t fund them DEAR SECOND THOUGHTS: You are probably suffering from the relatively new phenomenon known as “Boomeritis” all but I pushed very strongly for – a term used by many orthopedic surgeons to describe the wave of exercise-related injuries among baby boomers. But relax this one to be funded.” – it’s not fatal. First a feasibility study was done. The trail connection will mean cut- You are simply part of a growing number of baby boomers who have taken life by the tail by being more physically active ting into the bank of the waterway in your later years. While running has been your particular physical outlet, others of your generation are engaged in cycling, that goes under the freeway. swimming, skiing, hiking, powerlifting, and a host of other athletic endeavors. The problem is that we are prone to more “The BART tracks hang down injuries as we grow older, and we don’t bounce back like we used to when we were younger and more resilient. lower than the freeway,” Guarienti You remember the old tune “The Old Gray Mare, She Ain’t What She Used to Be, Ain’t What She Used to Be, …Many Long explained. “We had to do an engi- Years Ago?” Well, it applies to old, gray stallions too, my friend. neering study and design.” The March issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource (www.bookstore.mayoclinic.com) addresses the roots of boomeritis About two years ago, when state and offers some helpful hints to help avoid it: funds were nonexistent, they began Doctor approval: not to worry if you have already been physically active, but if you are just starting out, check with your to apply for federal funding, which DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI doctor first to see if there is anything that might preclude what you are thinking about doing. meant redoing the environmental The trail connection will be formed by cutting into the bank of the waterway document, he added. that goes under the freeway, shown on the north side in Dublin. Warm-up: get the blood flowing and warm up your muscles before kicking into high gear. On Tuesday morning, officials Stretch: we’re not as flexible as we used to be, so take a few minutes to stretch out after exercising, while the muscles are sank their shovels into the earth in the fall when the project is tation Improvement Plan, Alameda still warm. near the current end of the Alamo completed and the trails are finally County’s Measure B, the Park Dis- Trail in Dublin to begin the project. connected. trict’s Measure WW and the cities. Cross train: variety is the spice of life, so mix up your choice of exercises and physical activities. “For the first time we are doing Both U.S. congressmen Jerry Mc- It will provide a link to the Pleasan- Be consistent: “weekend warriors” can expect to pay the price, so spread your physical activity out in smaller doses during the something significant to help peo- Nerney (D., 11th) and Peter Stark ton BART station, shopping areas, week rather than trying to cram it all into the weekend. ple get somewhere without getting (D., 13th) were in attendance along parks, the Alameda County Fair- Listen to your body: you know when you are pushing too hard - don’t pretend that you don’t. into a car,” East Bay Regional Park with local elected officials. grounds, office parks, civic centers Don’t overdo it: take it easy once in a while and don’t ask for trouble by trying to do more than you are ready for – work District Board Member Ayn Wi- “I live on the other side of 580 and downtowns. yourself into condition before taking the next step and take a day off to rest once in a while. eskamp told the crowd. The project and have wanted to be able to get “This provides access to Pleasan- is in her Ward 5. “It proves we can over here for years,” McNerney ton without leaving the trail,” said Just remember that whatever aches and pains you might be experiencing are better than the debilitating physical problems work together and achieve things.” said, noting also that the proj- Faye Guarienti, who bicycles about that your friends are suffering from not doing anything. As Jack LaLanne famously preached for decades, “just keep moving.” The project is being lauded as ect will create desperately needed 20-25 miles per ride. “Now I have Jim Evans is a 45-year veteran of the health and fitness industry and internationally a safe route away from traffic for jobs. to go over the freeway or down to recognized fitness consultant. He is also a member of the Visionary Board of the people on foot, bikes or skates to “George Miller (7th District con- the Dublin BART station. None of International Council on Active Aging. Readers can send their questions to Jim about travel between schools, homes and gressman) and myself opened the those things are very satisfactory, health, fitness, and quality of life to [email protected]. their destinations in Pleasanton and Iron Horse Trail many years ago,” you’re dealing with a lot of traffic This column is brought to you by Bay Area Family Fitness Center, Dublin. Stark noted. going in and out.” 4250 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588, In a reference to the rainy day, Other funding for the project is The city of Dublin will oversee in the Rosewood Shopping Center. Wieskamp predicted great weather coming from the Federal Transpor- the project. N Call 925-416-1100 for further information. Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊApril 13, 2012ÊU Page 7 Opinion
GUEST OPINION BY CATHY JETTER EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Pleasanton year, when the ACLU threatened to Weekly Sports in trouble sue California school districts for More people, more growth requiring students to pay to partici- after drop in ‘Fair pate in sports, it became necessary PUBLISHER heading our way to emphasize that the Fair Share pro- Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 Share’ donations gram is voluntary and that no child EDITORIAL Pleasanton’s economy is on the uptick thanks to popula- would be kept off a team because Editor tion and business growth. Laura Olson, executive director A recent opinion piece outlining a family chose not to contribute. Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 Foothill High School’s plan to have Unfortunately, many families failed of the Pleasanton Downtown Association, told a Chamber Managing Editor parents contribute to the costs of this to understand that the children are Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 111 of Commerce forum Wednesday that retail and restaurant year’s graduation ceremony caused not guaranteed a right to play at all, Online/Community Editor businesses are “standing in line” for available space on quite a debate on the Town Square and that choosing not to donate puts Jessica Lipsky, Ext. 229 forum. This debate reflects the re- under-funded sports in danger of Main Street. Shopping centers along Hopyard Road are Reporter also filled to capacity and businesses are now filling up the sentment parents feel at having been cancellation. asked to financially support their At the same time, the district has Glenn Wohltmann, Ext. 121 available space at the new Safeway Gateway Center at Val- child’s education, beyond the taxes completely eliminated support for Contributors ley and Bernal avenues. Bagel Street Cafe and Baja Fresh they pay, beginning with kinder- the high schools’ athletic programs Jay Flachsbarth Jerri Pantages Long opened this week, following last month’s opening of the garten supply kits and continuing from the budget and the cost to Kerry Nally popular Habit Burger Grill and Panda Express’ third outlet right through high school graduation participate in high school athletics is in Pleasanton. Stoneridge Shopping Center also is thriving ceremonies. Some of these parents rising. While Foothill has dedicated ART & PRODUCTION choose to make a statement of frus- coaches and families working hard to Lead Designer with new stores and restaurants. tration by closing their checkbooks solve the financial problems challeng- Katrina Cannon, Ext. 130 Over on Staples Ranch at the city’s eastern edge, work when they are asked to make a con- ing the excellent athletic programs, Designers will begin Monday on a bridge over the arroyo that will tribution and at the same time are many parents are under the impres- Lili Cao, Ext. 120 complete the extension of Stoneridge Drive to El Charro told it is a voluntary donation. sion that if they don’t help to defray Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 Road. Stoneridge and Jack London Boulevard on the Unfortunately, the Pleasanton Uni- the costs, the district will be forced ADVERTISING fied School District does not seem to find the money — somewhere. Livermore side should be opened to traffic by year’s end. Account Executives to interpret the refusal to financially Unfortunately, that is simply not true Carol Cano, Ext. 226 Also on Staples, construction has started on more than support such activities as dissatis- and it is likely that some athletes will Lorraine Guimaraes, Ext. 234 650 homes and apartment units in the Stoneridge Creek faction with the state of the school find their team has been eliminated. Karen Klein, Ext. 122 retirement community, with the first homes scheduled to district’s budget. Instead, the district When after-school library hours have Real Estate Sales be ready for their new owners in mid-2013. believes that if parents are not will- already been reduced and important Andrea Heggelund, Ext. 110 ing to support programs the district’s reading programs have been cut, Work is continuing, too, on the new Clorox research Ad Services budget cannot cover, those programs parents of Foothill students need to Cammie Clark, Ext. 116 and office center off Hopyard Road and Johnson Drive that should be eliminated. understand PUSD will not find extra will bring more than 700 more employees to Pleasanton For example, Foothill High School’s funds to ensure that graduation cer- BUSINESS from their current work sites in Oakland. Kaiser Perma- athletic program is currently running emonies and athletic programs will Business Associate Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 nente also is adding more employees at its Information a deficit of nearly $100,000. Parents be continued. have been advised that sports that High school athletics, graduation Circulation Director Technology center here. are unable to support themselves this ceremonies and supplementary aca- Bob Lampkin, Ext. 141 At 875 acres, Hacienda Business Park is the largest de- year will not be allowed to continue demic programs are important not Front Office Coordinator velopment of its kind in Northern California with over next year; in fact, several sports are just for the benefits and opportunities Kathy Martin, Ext. 124 in danger of being cancelled unless they bring our students, but also for 10 million square feet of existing, mixed-use space occu- HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY the teams raise the necessary funds the very real part they play in joining pied by some 475 companies that locally employ 17,000 Phone: (925) 600-0840 before school begins next fall. all students as a community and en- Fax: (925) 600-9559 people. New firms locating in the park last year included Why has this happened? Three suring that each student’s high school Pacific Office Automation, Re/Max Accord, Aplegen and years ago, 97% of athletes’ families experience is completely successful. Editorial e-mail: [email protected] Met Life Home Loan, with Maddie’s Fund moving this year participated in the Fair Share Dona- The debate about what is fair for [email protected] into an office building it has purchased in Hacienda. tion Program, a voluntary program parents to pay must be put on hold for families to help cover the cost long enough to do what is right for Display Sales e-mail: Sizeable population increases will also add to the de- [email protected] of running the athletic programs in the students of Foothill High School. mand for more retail shops and service businesses. Con- which their children participate. This Classifieds Sales e-mail: struction will start shortly on 840 housing units in two-, year, most sports are averaging 60% Cathy Jetter is a parent at Foothill [email protected] three- and four-story apartment buildings in Hacienda, participation. Why the decline? Last High School. Circulation e-mail: circulation@ adding to the 1,530 residential units already there. Early PleasantonWeekly.com this year, the City Council ended more than a decade of fundraising efforts. slow growth policies by rezoning nine separate sites total- Jan Mitchell, Vice President/ ing 73 acres throughout the city for high-density housing. LETTERS Communications, Amador The Pleasanton Weekly is published Together with the new Hacienda apartments, the city’s Valley High School PTSA Funding graduation every Friday by Embarcadero Media, population, when those high-density units are built, could 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA total well over 80,000, up from our current population of Dear Editor, Hidden Walmart costs 94566; (925) 600-0840. I want to correct an inaccuracy about 68,000. That means more business for downtown Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS that has been stated more than once Dear Editor, 020407. and Stoneridge mall and more tax revenue for the city. N in recent Pleasanton Weekly articles. I have read the previous letters The senior class parents did not regarding the proposed Walmart The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed upon ask for donations toward gradua- Neighborhood Market with some request to homes and apartments in Pleas- Visit Town Square at PleasantonWeekly.com anton. 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THIS PLEASANTON ‘GujaratiKITCHEN IS A Kitchen’
FAMILY RECIPES LEAD TO COMPREHENSIVE COOKBOOK
story & photos by DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI
ll her children wanted for Christmas ate school to become a physical therapist.” than willing to share their recipes with Awas her recipes so they could savor a When she married Bhupenda in 1967 she me, but they rarely had any measurements, taste of home while away at college, knew it was time to learn how to cook the which I found challenging,” she wrote in her recalled Pleasanton resident and cookbook foods she enjoyed eating. The young couple book’s introduction. author Bhanu Hajratwala. She started off moved to Iowa City for him to pursue his After Bhupenda retired in 1997 and slowly, handwriting the ingredients, quantify- doctorate in pharmacy but first they stayed Bhanu sold her physical therapy clinic in ing exactly how much spice was in “a pinch.” for one month with his family, where she Michigan, they chose to live in Pleasanton That seemingly simple project, begun 20- asked her mother-in-law for advice. and the Bay Area where they have hundreds plus years ago, grew and grew until last “One day she said, ‘Get a pen and paper,’” of extended family members and friends year her cookbook, “Gujarati Kitchen,” was Bhanu said, and after that she spent many from their Gujarati clan. published in India by Westland as part of its hours in the kitchen observing the meal “This is a mecca for fresh vegetables, countrywide food series. preparation and learning about spices and spices, meat and seafood,” Bhanu said. “In 2009, the publisher in India asked my fresh ingredients and how to turn them into She signed the contract for her book last daughter Minal (author of “Leaving India”) if Gujarati feasts. January then was told they needed the manu- she knew someone who could write a cook- She also observed her mother and sisters script in June, including a 10,000-word book,” Bhanu said. “My daughter was doing as much as possible, then in Iowa City, introduction. a book tour.” gamely tackled her kitchen. “I was told no more than 80 recipes. So I They contacted Bhanu, and it turned out “I started cooking — burned some things, chose the kids’ favorites and those that are that the editor-in-chief, although Punjabi, is made some too salty, others not salty enough,” typical Gujarati, the more authentic ones,” a huge fan of Gujarati food. she recalled with a laugh. Bhanu said. “I narrowed it down to 97 recipes “She told me to use just Gujarati recipes,” “Her cooking has always been good,” dis- and sent it to the editor. She used every one.” Bhanu recalled. “She was interested in fact agreed Bhupenda. “And, like wine, it ages well.” “They wanted pictures, too,” she added. that I was not born in India, and how did I “We came to the United States, and I had “So I cooked each and every item in that manage to cook at all?” to start substituting,” she added, because In- book, and put it in nice dishes.” Bhanu’s family moved to Fiji in the early dian ingredients were rare, especially in her Bhupenda was the photographer and did 1900s where they re-created Gujarati recipes new home. The nearest fresh spices for In- the necessary sketches plus typed the recipes as best as they could given the dearth of dian food were in Chicago, 250 miles away. and input it all onto the computer. available ingredients. They treasured these After Bhupenda earned his doctorate they “The introduction was challenging,” Bhanu traditional recipes to remind them of home, moved to Daly City, and then to New Zea- remembered. Her first effort yielded one although back home, meanwhile, the cook- land. In 1979 they settled in Michigan where page, just a few hundred words; as she ex- Top right, Bhanu Hajratwala prepares okra and ing has changed over the last 100 years. they raised Minal and their son, Nayan. Ev- panded it, Bhupenda and Minal kept coming potato curry, adding freshly ground spices from As a girl, Bhanu enjoyed eating but only erywhere they made themselves at home in up with stories to include. her tray of items she uses most. Above, Bhanu helped in the kitchen to make her favorites such the Indian and international community, and “The introduction was to give it a life,” cooks chapatti on a griddle then slides them as meatballs or chapatti, the round bread. Bhanu added more and more recipes to her Bhupenda observed. “It’s one thing to know directly onto the gas burner to puff up as they “I learned to cook after I got married,” she repertoire. the story, another thing to put it on paper so brown on each side. said. “I was busy going to school, then gradu- “Friends and family members were more See KITCHEN on Page 11 Page 10ÊUÊApril 13, 2012ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Healthy Footprint NOW OPEN { Relax + Refresh }
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BY ©2011 S.F. GIANTS Clockwise from JESSICA LIPSKY top left: Marco Alioto works as bat boy during the eighth inning of Game 2 Most every family has a tra- of the World Series on Thurs- dition, but for the Alioto boys, day, Oct. 28, 2010. The Giants beat the family tradition comes with the Texas Rangers, 9-0. Marco Alioto thousands of fans, manicured green cleans up after Game 4 of the World Se- fields and the occasional prank that gets ries in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 31, played out on national television. 2010. The Giants beat the Texas Rangers, 4-0. Beginning in the early 1970s, five members Mario, Marco and Dominic Alioto before the Gi- of the Alioto family have worked as bat boys for ants’ game Sunday, April 10, 2011. The Giants lost to the San Francisco Giants. From Candlestick to King the St. Louis Cardinals, 1-6. Street, a father, uncle and three brothers have made the trek to the Giants clubhouse for every home game to field bats, wash towels and attempt to keep order among 37 Major In addition to understanding the great opportunity they League ballplayers. have been afforded, Alioto said he and his wife Kelly make “I thought it would be so cool to be around Major League play- sure to keep their boys grounded. Baseball is a family affair with ers, that I could ask questions and get a feel what it was like to be in Kelly and 12-year-old daughter, Giuliana, attending most games. the Major Leagues,” said Marco Alioto, 15. “I’m going to try to keep “It’s fun for my wife and my mom to see our kids out there, it going for as long as I can.” it’s this family thing,” he said. “When you’re a parent and your Marco is a freshman at De La Salle High School and has been a bat kids grow up and start getting involved as teenagers, there’s not boy in the home clubhouse for two years. A serious baseball fan and so many things you can talk to them about. But we all have this a catcher on his own team, Marco exudes enthusiasm for the game connection.” and takes his job very seriously. In addition to the shared experiences of working for the San “It’s hard with being a kid, with sports and being able to do things Francisco Giants as teenagers, the Alioto family got to enjoy one with friends,” Marco said. “We’re washing clothes 24/7 throughout particularly momentous occasion together: the 2010 World Series- the day, going to the kitchen to see if any dishes need to be washed. winning game. Between the time that I get there and when the game starts, you’re “The second we won, we waited for everyone to run out then doing whatever the players need.” we came out right behind them. The players were extra excited, Marco is the last of his relations to join the Giants family after his a couple guys must have been crying. I think most of the guys two older brothers, Dominic and Tony, worked as bat boys in the have never won a World Series,” Marco said. “It’s something you visiting and home clubhouses during high school. Although Tony has dream about as a kid growing up ... because you don’t actually moved on to Sonoma State, Dominic and Marco make the trek from think it would ever happen. I thought, ‘I’m one in 30 guys in the Alamo to San Francisco for every home game. big leagues running out to the field during the first time we won a “I definitely enjoy being with my younger brother a lot — we cre- World Series in 50 years.’” ated a bond and got way closer because we were together literally all Marco and his family flew with the team back to San Francisco day,” said Dominic, 18. “It’s something that we always talk about and and participated in the celebration as players passed the Series something we will always have a connection about.” trophy around the plane. During the school year, the two will drive to the ballpark right “The World Series is a night I’ll never forget, especially for how after the last school bell and sometimes get home past midnight — long I’ve been here. As a guy who’s worked here for as long as I had, the late hour a result of hanging out at the clubhouse. During the to see my boys be in a position to experience that is pretty special,” summer, the home clubhouse bat boys will arrive at AT&T Park at 7 Mario Alioto said. a.m. for a 1 p.m. game, or at 1 p.m. for a night game. But it’s not all celebration; being a bat boy for the Giants comes “The hardest part about it is balancing out with school and my with regular embarrassment. Pitcher Sergio Romo is known for friends and my family, it takes up so much of my time,” Dominic, a pulling pranks and on one occasion, put a piece of chewing gum high school senior, said. “I know that it’s something that I’ll cherish for on the bottom of Marco’s paper cup, placed it on his helmet and the rest of my life and that not a lot of people will get to do. I just want sent him onto the field. to work hard and work through it ... my friends are understanding and “Everyone near the field, in both dugouts, started laughing. It fell come to the games a lot.” off and I got it very quickly and ran,” Marco said, adding that he For Marco, the hardest part of the job is keeping the players and now constantly checks his helmet for cups. “People always tell me coaches happy, because “if people aren’t happy, you’re doing something I should get him back one day.” wrong,” he said. Beyond his bat-retrieving duties, Marco is responsible When players aren’t pulling pranks, both Dominic and Marco for setting up the dugout with gum, towels and chips before the game. said they are keen to help with homework and even throw a couple “I think any time a child has a responsibility like that it’s just a of baseball tips their way. Romo regularly tries to help Dominic matter of accountability. You can’t get up one morning and say, ‘I with his math homework while Marco said Matt Cain taught him don’t feel like going today.’ You can’t come and go as you please and how to throw a change-up. I think both boys have learned that,” said Mario Alioto, the boys’ fa- “People always tell me that I can ask players advice on baseball, ther and senior vice president of revenue for the Giants. “They realize that’s what people are the most jealous about,” Marco said. “People that this is not about them and there’s a lot to do.” always come up to me and ask me questions ... kids from 8 years And Mario Alioto should know — he was a bat boy in the Giants’ old to 58 years old, their eyes get all big.” visitors clubhouse with his brother from 1973 through 1978. Mario Marco said he’d like to work for the Giants as long as possible, grew up near Candlestick Park and when his father would stop by perhaps becoming a “clubhouse guy” when he ages-out as a bat the ballpark as part of his route for a linen company, the family got boy at 21, and would like to play baseball in college. Dominic will to know Equipment Manager Mike Murphy. attend Regis University in Denver next fall and said he may try to “I still remember standing by the door and seeing all the players work with the Rockies in a few years, but had no specific plans. and thinking how neat that was. One day, I helped them for five Even if he doesn’t stay at the ballpark, Dominic said he has taken minutes, and Murph gave me 5 bucks,” Alioto said. away life lessons from the Giants. Alioto attended St. Mary’s College and, in his sophomore year, was “I think the biggest thing I take away is the discipline and re- offered a position as visiting clubhouse manager. After he graduated sponsibility it’s taught me. I’ve learned how to work out stress, be- college, he worked in the front office and has been in the Giants cause sometimes it’s stressful on my personal life and with school,” family ever since. When his eldest son was looking for summertime he said. employment, Visiting Clubhouse Manager Harvey Hodgerney of- “That’s the thing about baseball, it’s something that you pass fered him Alioto’s old position. down from generation to generation,” Mario Alioto said, adding “This definitely was not planned, but when I look back on it, it that even his grandfather had season tickets to Giants games. “It’s is a pretty neat feeling,” Alioto said of his family tradition. “I always something that’s been a part of our family ... but it’s fun for the boys remind (my sons) that you can’t take this stuff for granted. This is the to experience the game in a different way.” Z experience of a lifetime to see what happens at a major game from The San Francisco Giants will open the 2012 season the field level.” at home tonight against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Page 12ÊUÊApril 13, 2012ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly STORY
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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊApril 13, 2012ÊU Page 13 ON THE TOWN ● CALENDAR ON THE TOWN Auditions ‘OKLAHOMA’ Tri-Valley Repertory IN THE SPOTLIGHT Theatre will be holding audi- AMERICAN tions at 7:30 p.m., April 16 and Sista Monica brings her April 17, at Tri-Valley Repertory Eddie Papa’s American Theatre, 1048 Serpentine Ln., Suite blues to town Hangout 303, Pleasanton. Bring 32 bars The Firehouse Arts Center will host the “lion- Rogers and Hammerstein stan- 4889 Hopyard Road, ess of blues” Sista Monica Parker at 8 p.m. dard. Accompanist provided. No tomorrow night. She is well known as a gifted Pleasanton, 469-6266. a capella or tapes allowed. Bring singer and songwriter of contemporary blues Winner of The Pleasanton head shot or picture, a completed and gospel music, and has been nominated Weekly’s Reader Choice resume, your conflict calendar, and twice for Best Soul Blues Female Artist of the download and fill in an audition Year honors. Tickets are adults: $16, $20 and Awards for “Best American form. Call 462-2121 or visit www. $24; children: $12. Call 931-4848 or purchase Food Restaurant” and “Best trivalleyrep.com. Performances them at www.fi rehousearts.org or in person Meal under $20,” Eddie will be July 20-Aug. 5 at Bankhead at the Firehouse Arts Center Box Offi ce, 4444 Theater. Papa’s American Hangout Railroad Ave. in downtown Pleasanton. celebrates the regional food Book Clubs and beverage cultures of GREAT BOOKS OF PLEASANTON The America. Bring the whole fam- Great Books of Pleasanton book ily to enjoy iconic dishes from club meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday monthly at Towne Center across the United States, Old Books, 555 Main St. Call Sadie at British or British Commonwealth at Hap’s Restaurant, 122 W. Neal BRAS FOR THE CAUSE The seventh World Hospitality, and hand 846-1658. Heritage. DBE holds monthly St., Pleasanton. Cost for lunch is annual “Bras for the Cause” Breast crafted artisan cocktails. meetings at 11 a.m. on the third $17. For information, visit www. Cancer Walk is from 7-10 p.m., www.eddiepapas.com. Careers Thursday at Castlewood Country PleasantonRotary.org. Saturday, May 12, in downtown MEDIA COVERAGE OF 99%ERS Club. Members focus on philan- ROTARY CLUB OF PLEASANTON Pleasanton. Details and registration BARBECUE TriValley Democratic Club presents thropy, enjoy social interaction and NORTH Pleasanton North Rotary information can be found on the Kevin Fagan of the SF Chronicle form long-lasting friendships while walk website: www.trivalleysocks. Red Smoke Grill invites anyone interested in mak- discussing the Occupation, 99%ers contributing to local charities and ing a difference. The membership org. 4501 Hopyard Road, and how the media covers these supporting retirement homes in the includes 65 professionals, business BRIDAL FAIRE Meet industry pro- stories. He may also sing and play USA. Call Edith at 998-3500. Pleasanton, 734-0307. owners, executives, managers and fessionals to help plan your wed- his guitar. Refreshments, Q&A. GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT community leaders. The club meets ding, from noon-4 p.m., Saturday, Home of the Tri Tip and Blue, Monday, April 16 from 7-9 p.m. SALE The Livermore Amador Valley from 12:15-1:30 p.m. Fridays at April 28, at Faz Restaurant, 5121 Red Smoke Grill was Voted Free IBEW 595 Hall, 6250 Village Garden Club’s annual Plant Sale the Hilton Hotel, 7050 Johnson Dr. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Free Reader’s Choice Best 2006, Pkwy., Dublin. 92-451-4303. www. is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Call 580-7947 or visit www.pnr- admission. Live cooking demos, trivalleydems.com/Calendar.htm April 21, at the Amador Valley High rotary.org. complimentary food tastings, glass 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011. School parking lot, 1155 Santa TRI-VALLEY DIVE CLUB MEETING of bubbly, top local vendors. 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Displaying art from the valleyhumane.org "LINDS 3HADES Your local professionals, providing high-quality hearing elementary through high school, BLUE STAR MOMS CHARITY health care to the Tri-Valley area since 1986. this is a night in celebration of the GOLF TOURNAMENT Blue Star 3HUTTERS arts. Tickets can be bought at the Moms Chapter 101 Charity Golf door. Thursday, April 26 $10 for Tournament Supporting our Troops AND MOREx students, $15 for adults Blackhawk & Gold Star Families. Entry Fee Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza includes FJ Shoes, green fee and Circle, Danville. cart, lunch and dinner, one free Over 20 years of YMCA’S WOMEN’S BEAUTY EVENT round next time. If you do not golf s %XCEPTIONAL Support the community while hav- you can still be a Hole Sponsor; ing fun at this event, which includes thank you for supporting our #USTOMER 3ERVICE makeup artists, free gifts, wine troops. Friday, April 20 at 10 a.m. s (IGHEST 1UALITY tasting, mini massages, prize draw- $200 entry fee Callippe Preserve, ings, dinner and auction, begin- 8500 Clubhouse Dr., Pleasanton. 0RODUCTS ning at 3:30 p.m., Friday, April 27, 426-6666. www.playcallippe.com s 'REAT 3ELECTIONS at Callippe Preserve Golf Course, FORE THE KIDS The fifth annual 8500 Clubhouse Dr., Pleasanton. Tri-Valley YMCA Charity Golf Space is limited. Cost, $50. Call Tournament will take place April 27 We also do… 263-4444 or visit www.trival- at Callippe Preserve Golf Course. leyymca.org. To be a sponsor, call 263-4444 UÊ ÕÃÌÊ À>«iÀià YOUNG ARTISTS’ SPRING SHOW Art or email [email protected]. UÊ ÌÀâ>Ì work of children ages 6-14 from Sponsorships range from $10,000 UÊ,i«>Àà Nancy Storch’s Studio will be on to $175. ! !"#$% +* #$, display from March 31 through HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Join the April 15 at the Berry Patch, 350A East Bay and Amador Valley High Main St., Pleasanton. Students are School fundraising campaign to '#$% #$ # ( exposed to contemporary and tra- support Habitat for Humanity and ditional painters and styles. build homes in East Bay. Make ) *#$% donations at http://habitatforhu- 925.462.1207 '$$ %# Exhibits manity-amador.ticketleap.com or Showroom and Factory ‘PASSION FOR PASTELS’ Prominent make checks payable to Habitat located at 4225 Stanley Blvd Bay Area artists, including Debbie for Humanity East Bay and drop ! "# $# near downtown Pleasanton %"# $#&'" "# $#&'"# $# Wardrope of Pleasanton, will the at Amador Valley High School, exhibit “Passion for Pastels” from Administration Office, 1155 Santa March 14 through April 14 at the Rita Road, Pleasanton. Visit www. www.window-ology.com Harrington Gallery, 4444 Railroad facebook.com/amadorhabitat- forhumanity.com. Contractor’s License #904282 !"#$% & Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊApril 13, 2012ÊU Page 15 ON THE TOWN ● CALENDAR
A-TISKET, A-TASKET, A GREEN you learn no matter how unrelated financial goals? This month’s semi- TRI-VALLEY CARES The next meet- COMMUNITY RECYCLING AND AND YELLOW BASKET The Northern organisms may seem, that they’re nar, presented by Natalie Cohan, ing of Tri-Valley Communities E-WASTE COLLECTION As one of its California Natives who inhabited in fact connected. Preregistration will provide helpful tips on ways Against a Radioactive Environment signature Earth Week events, the this area before us were expert is required. Sunday, April 15 from to budget and become debt-free. (Tri-Valley CAREs) is from 7:30-9 city of Pleasanton will host a Free basket makers. Explore the many 11 a.m.-noon $5 resident/$7 RSVP to [email protected] by p.m., Thursday, April 19, at the Community Recycling and E-waste uses that these native cultures had non-resident Bernal Community April 20. Monday, April 23 from Livermore Civic Library, 1188 S. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, for baskets, as well as how they Park, Pleasanton. 931-3479. www. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free for paid, cur- Livermore Ave. The group was April 21, at the city’s Operation made them and then you’ll get a ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/recre- rent GNON member; $15/non founded in 1983 by concerned Service Center, 3333 Busch Rd., chance to create one of your own. ation/current-activities-guide.html member New York Life Insurance, neighbors of the Lawrence Pleasanton. The event is free to Preregistration is required. Saturday, WALKABOUT: THE PRESERVE Join 2633 Camino Ramon, #525, San Livermore National Laboratory, Pleasanton residents who should be April 28 from 1-2 p.m. $5 resi- the Naturalist for a wild “walk” Ramon. www.gnontrivalley.com one of two locations where all U.S. prepared to show identification to dent/$7 non-resident Alviso Adobe around Laurel Creek Park, accessed INSIDE OUT COACHING WITH JOE nuclear weapons are designed. confirm residency. For more infor- Community Park, 3465 Old Foothill through the Preserve Staging Area. EHRMANN: HOW SPORTS CAN Tri-Valley CAREs’ overarching mis- mation visit www.noewaste.com/ Road, Pleasanton. 931-3479. www. Do plan to get dirty. Bring a water TRANSFORM LIVES A powerful sion is to promote peace, justice calendar.php. ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/recre- bottle and a sense of adventure. evening with ex-NFL great Joe and a healthy environment. All are ation/current-activities-guide.html Active hike. Pre-registration is Ehrmann as he challenges coaches, welcome at its meetings. Call 443- 7148 or visit www.trivalleycares. On Stage EARTH DAY Come lend a hand required. Saturday, April 21 from parents and athletes to rethink ‘SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL’ org. Non- at the Alviso Adobe Park garden! 4:30-6 p.m. $5.00 Resident/$7.00 and redefine the purpose of sports stop journey through the infectious Soil will be amended, non-native Non-Resident Preserve Staging in America. Based on NY Times and soulful pop anthems and bal- plants will be removed, and we will Area, Pleasanton. 931-3479. www. bestseller “Season of Life” and his Live Music lads that made household names be giving the gardens a new spring ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/recre- recent book “InsideOut Coaching.” JAZZ SAXOPHONIST ANTON of stars like Petula Clark, Dusty boost. Preregistration is required. ation/current-activities-guide.html Monday, April 30 from 7-8:30 p.m. SCHWARTZ Anton Schwartz pays Springfield and Lulu. Performances Sunday, April 22 from 11 a.m.-2 Event is funded and co-sponsored tribute to “The Sugar Man” Stanley are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; p.m. Free Alviso Adobe Community Lectures/ by Season of Life Foundation, Turrentine, one of the most dis- and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 13-29 Park, 3465 Old Foothill Road, Pleasanton Rage Soccer, Amador tinctive tenor saxophonists in at TVRT Studio Theater, 1048 Pleasanton. 931-3479. www. Valley Amador Valley High School, jazz. Performance is at 8 p.m., Serpentine Ln., Pleasanton. Tickets ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/recre- Workshops 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. CELTIC DESIGN ARTIST Scarlette Friday, April 13, at the Firehouse are $25 for adults; $22 for seniors; ation/current-activities-guide.html 683-1899. www.coachforamerica. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., and $20 for students. Call 462- Rose will speak at the Amador com PARK DISTRICT GET ACTIVE! Valley Quilt Guild. She has pub- Pleasanton. Tickets are $12-$24. 2121 or visit www.trivalleyrep.org. TEEN ART CONTEST The East Bay lished many Celtic and Asian NEW HARP 2.0 PROGRAM Call 931-4848 or visit www.firehou- Regional Park District invites cre- inspired patterns and books. SEMINAR FOR HOMEOWNERS searts.org. WITH UNDERWATER MORTGAGES Recreation ative teens to enter the District’s Scarlette’s quilts are energetic and ART WALK On the third Saturdays first Get Active! Youth Art Contest, visually stunning. Join them for this Homeowners who owe more than Miscellaneous of March and April, Nancy and now through May 15. Create post- lively afternoon. Saturday, April 14 their home is worth should attend ‘IT’S RAINING CATS AND DOGS’ The Gary Harrington will lead two-hour ers, rap, spoken word/poetry or from 1:30-4 p.m. Free Pleasanton the free seminar and learn from East Bay SPCA is offering 20% off tours of public art in downtown video skits, showing how you get Middle School, 5001 Case Ave., Real Estate Mortgage Finance and all spay and neuter services includ- Pleasanton, beginning at 9 a.m. active in any East Bay public park. Pleasanton. 510-209-1187. www. Short Sales experts. Wednesday, ing microchip and rabies vaccina- in the parking lot adjacent to City Ages 12-18. No fee 1-888-327- amadorvalleyquilters.org April 18 from 6-9 p.m. Free (must tion. Call 510-639-7387 or 479- Hall, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The 2757. incontestability register to attend). Holiday Inn GNON (GIRLS NIGHT OUT 9674 and leave a message; call will Harringtons alternate two routes, Hotel Dublin-Pleasanton, 6680 THE WEB OF LIFE From the tiniest NETWORKING) PRESENTS WIGS be returned in 48 business hours. taking in different works of art. Regional St, Dublin. 510-491-4161. shrimp to the biggest whale, all liv- (WOMEN IN GNON SEMINARS) Special runs through April 30. Are http://harp.eventbrite.com/ ing things play roles in a food chain. you ready to achieve some solid ‘LAWYERS IN THE LIBRARY’ Members Come play the web of life game as Seniors of the Alameda County Bar BRAIN MATTERS Enjoy a morn- Association visit the Pleasanton ing of fun while learning how to RATES ARE ON FIRE!!!! Public Library on the third Tuesday keep your brain active and your of each month to give free 15 memory sharp. The class is held IT’S A GREAT TIME TO REFINANCE to 20 minute consultations, in from 10-11:30 a.m. the first and a program co-sponsored by the third Fridays of every month at the GIANT Alameda County Bar Association. If your mortgage is: 30 year fixed (3.75%*) Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 $200,000 $926/month (APR 3.98%) Appointments are by lottery. Sunol Blvd. Word games, puzzles, Register from 5:30-5:45 p.m.; challenging activities, reminisc- $300,000 $1,389/month (APR 3.87%) BOOK names will be selected at 5:50 p.m. ing and more, geared to help you $400,000 $1,852/month (APR 3.82%) and people must be present when age-proof your mind. Cost $1.75 names are drawn. Appointments for resident and $2.25 for non-res- *Interest rates are based on a FICO score of 720+, a loan to value ratio of 75% or less and fully documented income. begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. ident. Call 931-5365 or visit www. Rates may change without prior notice. Loan is fixed principal and interest payments with no prepayment penalties or Call 931-3400, ext. 7. pleasantonseniorcenter.org. balloon payments. Call for other rates and programs. SALE ‘LUCKY FAN’ GIVEAWAY Tri-Valley COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS Voted Best Mortgage Community Television is offering Pleasanton Public Library hosts Marylou Edwards Professional Book Store viewers an opportunity to be a TV30 Computer Classes for Seniors Mortgage Planner “Lucky Fan.” The station is giving including Beginning Internet on away tickets to various entertainment 925.398.0211 " ÊUÊ925.285.5333 CELL the first Wednesday and Thursday 2011 2010 & Café venues such as the Vine Cinema, of every month; Beginning E-mail >ÀÞÕJ>ÀÞÕi`Ü>À`ðVÊUÊÜÜÜ°>ÀÞÕi`Ü>À`ðV Firehouse Theater, Bankhead on the second Wednesday and Licensed by the Department of Corporations under the Theater, as well as restaurants and Thursday of every month; Open California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. NMLS #231814 ½ OFF or Less more. Register at www.trivalleytv.org. Practice on the third Wednesday Winners will be announced on TV30 and Thursday of every month; and on Tri-Valley Community TV Advanced E-mail on the fourth Facebook page. Enter as many times Wednesday and Thursday of every Valley EyeCare Center Take an as you like. month, at the Adult Computer extra 8TH ANNUAL BRINGING BACK THE Area in the library, 400 Old NATIVES GARDEN TOUR Registration Bernal Ave. Computer classes 10% OFF is now open for the 8th annual are designed for mature adults. Bringing Back the Natives Garden Registration is required; call 931- with this ad Tour, which will take place from 10 3400. a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, May 6. The DOWNSIZING SEMINAR: ASK THE Thinking about having LASIK? free, award-winning tour features EXPERTS Find out the truth about 45 Alameda and Contra Costa what it means to make a post retire- county gardens that are pesticide- ment move in today’s market by The surgeons at Valley 925.468.0500 free, conserve water, provide habi- attending this seminar featuring a EyeCare Center, Doctors tat for wildlife, and contain 60% or panel of industry experts. Hear from Jonathan Savell and Michael 4575 Rosewood Dr more native plants. The self-drive a senior real estate specialist, estate Gagnon, offers Intralase, the tour showcases a variety of gar- bladeless all laser LASIK. Pleasanton sale professional and move orga- Use your fl exible spending Jonathan Savell M.D., Michael Gagnon M.D. dens, from large parcels in the hills nizer. Bring your questions. Tuesday, account, tax return dollars or 925-460-5000 next to Kohl’s and to small lots in the flats. Native May 8 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free take advantage of their zero 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. #240, Pleasanton Sport Chalet in the former plant sales and talks are offered at Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 percent fi nancing. Schedule a www.ValleyEyeCareCenter.com select gardens. Space is limited and Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. 931-5365. Free LASIK evaluation today! Border’s Books location registration is required. Register at www.pleasantonseniorcenter.org SEE YOUR BEST, LOOK YOUR BEST! www.bringingbackthenativesnet.
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PEDDLER SHOPPE AT THE SENIOR Breast Cancer Support group meets 31 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, CENTER The Peddler Shoppe in the from 7:30-9 p.m. on the second 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. lobby of the Pleasanton Senior and fourth Tuesday of every month Donation of $15. Call Mary Haerty TAKE US ALONG Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., offers the at LifeStyleRx, 1111 E. Stanley at 846-5377. handmade wares of talented local Blvd., Livermore. Call 833-2784 or INTEGRATED MIND AND BODY GRIEF Multi- senior artisans. It’s a great place to visit www.valleycare.com. 7:30-9 SUPPORT This comprehensive set celebrating: buy gifts. The Shoppe is staffed by p.m. Free of grief support services is offered Mike Toovey volunteers and is open to the public CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caring at the Hope Hospice Grief Support of Pleasanton 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through for a loved one is challenging physi- Center from 5-7 p.m. on the first celebrates his Friday; 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday cally and emotionally. Join this sup- and third Tuesday of each month birthday, attends evenings; and 9 a.m. to noon on the port group to explore resources at Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark Ave., a wedding and second Saturday monthly. and generate problem solving Ste. 100., Dublin. Services include enjoys his Weekly ideas from 1-3 p.m., on the second various forms of gentle touch as in Malibu last Spiritual Monday of every month, and from well as guided imagery, meditation summer. WEEKLY LDS BIBLE STUDY Church 7-9 p.m. at 5353 Sunol Blvd. Get and stress management. Restore of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints the support you deserve at the the energy depleted by grief. No hosts a weekly bible study from Senior Support Program of the Tri- charge. Call 829-8770 or visit www. TRI-VALLEY CHAPTER OF THE 7:30-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Valley. Call 931-5389. hopehospice.com. NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE Volunteering the church, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. EAST BAY ESSENTIAL TREMOR PLEASANTON MILITARY FAMILIES BLIND Are you losing sight? They LIONESS SEEK NEW MEMBERS The Refreshments served. For informa- SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT GROUP If you have recent- This group pro- Livermore Lioness Club welcomes tion, call 305-9468. can help you adjust. Tri-Valley ly been diagnosed with ET or would vides support and comfort to the Chapter of the National Federation new members at its regular month- like to learn more about this com- Pleasanton families whose loved of the Blind will be meeting from ly meeting on the first Tuesday Support Groups mon movement disorder in a safe ones are deployed in the combat 1-3 p.m., Saturday, April 14, at of each month, at 6:30 p.m. A BEYOND TREATMENT BREAST and supportive environment, please zones of Afghanistan and Iraq. The Valley Memorial Hospital, 1111 E. $2 to $5 donation is requested. CANCER This group provides a join us from 10 a.m.-noon on the group has monthly meetings and Stanley Blvd., Cafeteria Room 2, Participating in the many activities safe place to express and share third Saturday of each month, in other events such as “pack outs” of Livermore. Any visually impaired of the group is a great way to meet thoughts, concerns and experi- the Blackhawk A and B conference comfort and care items for deployed or interested person is urged to local people. The Lioness are a ences of living with the uncertainty rooms at San Ramon Regional members of the armed forces. The attend. Call Carl at 449-9362. service club which helps many wor- Medical Center, 6001 Norris group also sponsors the Yellow after treatment for breast cancer, WIDOW/WIDOWERS GRIEF thy causes in our community. Call the physical effects and problems Canyon Rd. For more information, Streamer program on Main Street. 443-4543. view their blog at www.eastbayet. Learn more at www.pleasantonmili- RECOVERY Have you or someone related to intimacy, marriage, T VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP FOR com or call 487-5706 or email taryfamilies.org. you know experienced the death of RI reproduction and employment. a spouse recently or within the last FIBROMYALGIA, LUPUS & ALL FORMS [email protected]. TRI VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP FOR The group meets from 6-8 p.m. the few years? Find hope, support and OF ARTHRITIS Tri Valley Support GRIEF WORKSHOP FIBROMYALGIA, LUPUS AND ALL fourth Thursday of the month at The death of a successful ways to process the sig- Group for Fibromyalgia, Lupus and FORMS OF ARTHRITIS ValleyCare Health Library and Ryan loved one is unlike any other loss. This group nificant life event. Classes are 7-9 all forms of Arthritis meets from Comer Cancer Resource Center, Whether the death was sudden and meets from 6:30-8 p.m., on the p.m., Wednesdays, June 27 through 6:30-8 p.m. the fourth Monday of 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite tragic, or one with warning and fourth Monday of every month, Sept. 5, at Valley Community the month at Tri Valley Support, #270. The group is facilitated by preparation, the reality of death at the Groves at Dublin Ranch in Church, 4455 Del Valle Pkwy., 3115 Finnian Way, Dublin. They Mary Prishtina, RN, and Estee leaves most of us in a state of the Clubhouse, 3115 Finnian Way, Pleasanton. Workbook is $15. Call are in need of volunteers to help. Goren, MFT. Call 399-1177. shock, confusion and sadness. Grief Dublin. It hosts special speakers like Linda at 833-9013 or email lihus- Call 875-0960. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP workshop is at 7:30 p.m., eight doctors or specialists. For more infor- [email protected]. The American Cancer Society Thursday evenings, April 12-May mation, call JoAnne at 875-0960.
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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊApril 13, 2012ÊU Page 17 COMMUNITY PULSE ● TRANSITIONS
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. borhood were reported searched by a thief or thieves UÊ ivviÀÞÊ iÊ >À]Ê ÎÇ]Ê >Ê ÌÀ>ÃiÌ]Ê Ü>ÃÊ >ÀÀiÃÌi`Ê Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue between 8:45 p.m. Sunday and 9:20 a.m. Monday. 5:26 p.m. April 9 after the theft of a bicycle in the 550 UÊ*ÕLVÊi>À}\Ê`«ÌÊ>ÊÀiÃÕÌÊÀ`iÀ}ÊÌ iÊ>L>ÌiiÌÊvÊ Six vehicles on Garner Court were hit, along with LVÊvÊ*iÌiÀÃÊÛiÕi°Ê >ÀiÊÜ>ÃÊÌ>iÊÌÊVÕÃÌ`ÞÊ Üii`ðÊ`ÀÌ]ÊÀÕLLà ÊÀÊÀivÕÃiÊÕ«ÊÀÊÊvÀÌÊvÊViÀÌ>Ê«À«iÀÌiÃÊ three on Robin Court, one on Grand Canyon Court near the intersection of Hopyard Road and Golden within the City and one on Addison Way. Although nothing major Road and arrested for possession of stolen property. UÊ*ÕLVÊi>À}\Ê`«ÌÊ>ÊÀiÃÕÌÊ>««ÀÛ}ÊÌ iÊ ÌâiýÊ"«ÌÃÊ was stolen, miscellaneous items including change Another bike theft was reported at about 4:43 p.m. vÀÊ*ÕLVÊ->viÌÞÊ*À}À>Ê "*-®Ê9i>ÀÊ£{ÊEÊ£xÊ««À«À>Ì were taken or moved. 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UÊ*ÕLVÊi>À}\Ê* ,ÊÓää]Ê,`iÞÊ>`Ê/À>Ê «iâÊ««i>ÌÃÊ Christopher Wayne Branaugh, 25, a transient, were Under the law, those arrested are considered inno- >`Ê««V>ÌîÊqÊ Ã`iÀÊ>Ê>««i>ÊvÊ>Ê*>}Ê ÃÃÊ arrested for conspiracy, felony shoplifting and posses- cent until convicted. `iVÃÊ`iÞ}Ê`wV>ÌÊvÊ `ÌÊ °ÊnÊvÊ ÌÞÊ ÕVÊ ,iÃÕÌÊ °Ê££{ÓäÊÀi}>À`}Ê>ÊÃÞ} ÌÊ>««ÀÛi`ÊLÞÊ `ÃÌÀ>ÌÛiÊ iÃ}Ê,iÛiÜÊvÀÊ>``ÌÃÊÌÌ>}Ê>««ÀÝ]Ê£]££nÊ POLICE REPORT õ°ÊvÌ°Ê>ÌÊÈ££{ÊiÀÊ ÕÀÌ (Continued from April 3, 2012) The Pleasanton Police Department made ■ 3:59 p.m. in the 3200 block of April 8 Housing Commission the following information available. Chablis Court Theft / ÕÀÃ`>Þ]Ê«ÀÊ£]ÊÓä£ÓÊ>ÌÊÇ\ääÊ«°° April 4 Vandalism Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue ■ 8:39 a.m. in the 4900 block of ■ 1:09 a.m. in the 3100 block of Theft Hopyard Road Hopyard Road; possession of false UÊ««ÌiÌÊvÊ iÜÊ/i>ÌÊ,i«ÀiÃiÌ>ÌÛiÃÊvÀÊ,`}iÊ6iÜÊ ■ 12:03 a.m. in the 1300 block of ■ 6:15 p.m. in the 5000 block of documents, under the influence of a ÃÊ>`Ê ÌÌ}iÀÊ*>Vi Stoneridge Mall Road, identity theft Woodthrush Road controlled substance UÊ««ÀÛ>ÊvÊÕ>Ê"«iÀ>Ì}Ê Õ`}iÌÊvÀÊ ÌÌ}iÀÊ*>ViÊvÀÊÃV>Ê ■ 12:38 a.m. in the 1500 block of Alcohol violations ■ 3:25 p.m. in the 11900 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; identity theft 9i>ÀÊÓä£ÓɣΠ■ 1:17 a.m. in the 5800 block of Valley Dublin Canyon Road ■ 6:56 a.m. in the 7600 block of Avenue; DUI UÊ««ÀÛ>ÊvÊ-ÌÀi>i`ÊÕ>Ê*>ÊvÀÊÃV>Ê9i>ÀÊÓä£ÓÊvÀÊÌ iÊ Glenbrook Court; auto theft Vandalism ■ 10:51 p.m. in the 3500 block of *i>Ã>ÌÊÕÃ}ÊÕÌ ÀÌÞ ■ 11:59 a.m. in the 600 block of Abbie ■ 3:44 p.m. in the 6300 block of UÊVVi«Ì>ViÊvÊÕ>ÊÕÃ}ÊÕÌ ÀÌÞÊ`i«i`iÌÊÕ`ÌÊvÀÊÌ iÊ Street; grand theft Touriga Drive; public drunkenness Stoneridge Mall road 9i>ÀÊ `}ÊÈÉÎäÉÓ䣣 ■ 12:03 p.m. in the 1100 block of April 7 Drug/alcohol violations Stoneridge Mall Road; grand theft UÊ ÃVÕÃÃÊ,i}>À`}ÊÕÃ}Ê iiÌÊ*ÀiVÌÊ«iiÌ>ÌÊ Theft ■ ■ 11:35 p.m. in the 4700 block of 12:54 a.m. at the intersection of Main 7ÀÊ*> ■ 12:17 p.m. in the 1600 block of Street and St. Mary Street; DUI Willow Road; grand theft Stoneridge Mall Road Parks & Recreation Commission Vandalism ■ 11:13 p.m. in the 3200 block of ■ 4:56 p.m. in the 4800 block of Lagoon Road; controlled substance ■ 6:35 a.m. at the intersection of Bernal Hopyard Road `>Þ]Ê«ÀÊ£È]ÊÓä£ÓÊ>ÌÊÇ\ääÊ«°° Avenue and Meadowlark Drive possession Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue Burglary ■ 6:36 a.m. at the intersection of Bernal UÊ >ÃÌÊ >ÞÊ,i}>Ê*>ÀÊ ÃÌÀV̽ÃÊ- >`ÜÊ vvÃÊ,i}>Ê,iVÀi>ÌÊ Avenue and Tawny Drive ■ 1:27 p.m. in the 11900 block of April 9 Dublin Canyon Road Ài>Ê1«`>Ìi ■ 7:58 a.m. in the 5200 block of Forest Theft Weapons possession UÊ««ÀÛiÊÌ iÊV>ÌÊvÊÌ iÊ«ÕLVÊ>ÀÌÜÀ]ʺ7`Ã}»ÊÊ Hill Drive ■ 2:44 p.m. in the 7000 block of Koll ■ 3:05 p.m. in the 1000 block of iÌi>Ê ÕÌÞÊ*>À Drug/alcohol violations Center Parkway; identity theft ■ 1:41 a.m. at the intersection of Pimlico Stoneridge Mall Rd; carrying a con- Youth Commission Dr and Thistle Wy; possession of a cealed knife Vandalism non-narcotic controlled substance Drug violations ■ 2:48 p.m. in the first block of 7i`iÃ`>Þ]Ê«ÀÊ£n]ÊÓä£ÓÊ>ÌÊÇ\ääÊ*° ° ■ 9:51 p.m. in the 1100 block of ■ 1:05 a.m. in the 5100 block of Stoneridge Mall Road }iÀLÀi>`Ê*ÀiÃV ]Ê{ÎÎÎÊ >VÊÛiÕi Vineyard Avenue; DUI Hopyard Road; possession of a Drug violation UÊ,iÛiÜÊvÊ9ÊÓä£ÓÉ£ÎÊ ÕÌÞÊÀ>ÌÊ*ÀViÃà controlled substance, paraphernalia April 5 possession ■ 11:55 p.m. in the 5300 block of UÊ-iiVÌÊvÊ9ÕÌ Ê ÃÃÊÀi«ÀiÃiÌ>ÌÛiÃÊÌÊÌ iÊ ÕÌÞÊ Vandalism ■ 2:25 a.m. in the 4200 block of Valley Owens Court; possession of a non- À>ÌÊ*À}À>Ê,iÛiÜÊ-ÕLVÌÌii ■ 10:05 a.m. at Inspiration Terrace Avenue; paraphernalia possession, narcotic controlled substance, para- UÊ,iÛiÜÊ>`Ê iÌÊÊ*ÌÜvi°À}Ê }Ê>`Êi«>}iÊ ■ 6:55 p.m. in the 400 block of Amaral Cir carrying a concealed knife phernalia possession iÃ}Ê"«Ìà DUI ■ 2:27 p.m. in the 3200 block of Stanley April 10 UÊ >ÃÌÊ >ÞÊ,i}>Ê*>ÀÊ ÃÌÀV̽ÃÊ- >`ÜÊ vvÃÊ,i}>Ê,iVÀi>ÌÊ ■ 12:35 a.m. in the 5500 block of Boulevard; marijuana possession Ài>Ê1«`>Ìi Springhouse Drive ■ 6:59 p.m. in the 4100 block of Theft ■ 3:04 a.m. at the intersection of Santa Vineyard Ave; marijuana possession, ■ 5:14 p.m. in the 6800 block of Corte Historic Preservation Task Force Meeting Rita Road and Valley Avenue possession of tobacco by a minor Nuevo; identity theft ■ 11:54 p.m. in the 6700 block of Santa Alcohol violation «ÀÊ£]ÊÓä£Ó]ÊÓä£Ó]ÊÈ\ÎäÊ« April 6 Rita Road; DUI Identity theft "«iÀ>ÌÃÊ-iÀÛViÊ iÌiÀ]ÊÎÎÎÎÊ ÕÃV Ê,>` ■ 11:56 p.m. in the 2000 block of Santa ■ 12:36 a.m. at the intersection of ■ 12:06 p.m. in the 6200 block of Stanley Boulevard and Isabel Avenue; / iÊvVÕÃÊvÊÌ iÊ ÌÞ½ÃÊÃÌÀVÊ*ÀiÃiÀÛ>ÌÊ/>ÃÊÀViÊÜÊLiÊÌÊ Hansen Drive minor transporting alcohol ÀiÛiÜÊÃiiVÌi`ÊÃiVÌÃÊvÊÌ iÊiiÀ>Ê*>]Ê ÜÌÜÊ-«iVwVÊ *>]Ê>`Ê>ÃÃV>Ìi`Ê ÜÌÜÊ iÃ}ÊÕ`iiÃ]Ê>ÃÊÜiÊ>ÃÊÌ iÀÊ dren, and nine nephews and nieces. After her 1986 retirement, Barba- Ài>Ìi`Ê`VÕiÌðÊÊ/ iÊÃÌÀVÊ*ÀiÃiÀÛ>ÌÊ/>ÃÊÀViÊÜÊ>iÊ The Corrin family moved from ra volunteered at Alisal and Mohr ÀiVi`>ÌÃÊÌÊÌ iÊ ÌÞÊ ÕVÊÌÊ i«ÊV>ÀvÞÊ ÌÞÊ«VÞÊÊ OBITUARIES Salinas to Pleasanton in 1969. The Schools, where Janet was teaching. ÃÌÀVÊ«ÀiÃiÀÛ>ÌÊ>`Ê`iÛi«iÌÊÀiÛiÜÊ«ÀViÃÃiÃÊÊÌ iÊÃÌÀVÊ center of their new life was the Pleas- She also enjoyed her Community Bible ÜÌÜÊ>`ÊÌ iÀÊ>Ài>ÃÊÜÌ ÊÌ iÊ ÌÞ°Ê anton Presbyterian Church and its Study group, practicing Jin Shin Jyutsu social activities. Japanese healing arts, volunteering at /ÊLiÊ>``i`ÊÌÊÌ iÊi>ÊÃÌÊvÀÊ>}i`>Ê«>ViÌÃÊ>`Ê>``Ì>ÊÃÌÀVÊ Barbara Bone Corrin Barbara taught ValleyCare Hospital, and performing *ÀiÃiÀÛ>ÌÊ/>ÃÊÀViÊvÀ>Ì]Ê«i>ÃiÊi>ÊÞÕÀÊÀiµÕiÃÌÊÌÊ August 16, 1925 to April 1, 2012 for fourteen years at piano workshops. Her dear friend- [email protected].ÊÀÊvÕÀÌ iÀÊvÀ>ÌÊÀʵÕiÃÌÃ]Ê Barbara Bone Corrin, age 86, of at Alisal School ships with water exercise classmates ÃiiÊÕÀÊÜiLÃÌiÊ>ÌÊ ÌÌ«\ÉÉÜÜÜ°V°«i>Ã>Ì°V>°ÕÃÉÊLÕÃiÃÃÉ«>}ÉÊ Pleasanton, passed away peacefully in and was always brought her particular joy. ÉÃÌÀV*ÀiÃiÀÛ>Ì/>ÃÀVi° Ì her sleep April 1, 2012, with her family thrilled when for- Please join us for a Celebration of at her bedside. She is survived by her mer students and Life service to be held at CenterPointe ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC husband of 59 years, Bill Corrin, sons parents recog- Presbyterian Church, 3410 Corner- AND PUBLIC COMMENT IS WELCOME Bill (Jr.) Corrin of Long Beach and Gary nized her. While stone Ct., Pleasanton, on April 21, Corrin of Toronto and daughters Janet in her 60s she 2012, at 2:00 p.m. with a reception The above represents a sampling of upcoming meeting items. (Gary) Sears of Pleasanton and Lyn took tap dancing immediately following. In lieu of flow- For complete information, please visit (Terry) Aaker of Long Beach. She is also and piano lessons, loved playing ten- ers, Barbara’s family has requested www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/calendar survived by two sisters, four grandchil- nis and bridge, and was well known that donations be made to Hope for her award-winning pies and jams. Hospice. Page 18ÊUÊApril 13, 2012ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Real Estate Landscaping Accounting/Bookkeeping Mike Fracisco PEREZ GARDENING SERVICES NEED HELP Marketplace ® REALTOR 10 yrs. Experience in Lawn Care WITH QUICKBOOKS? FREE ESTIMATES Fracisco Realty No job too big or too small!!! 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Danville 4 BEDROOMS 1541 Whispering Oaks $949,000 3 BEDROOMS Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 Real Estate 2122 Lusitano St $819,000 5260 Ridgevale Way $980,000 OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc. 648-5300 Sun 1:30-4:30 Moxley Team 600-0990 3560 Ovella Way $1,449,000 4 BEDROOMS Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-valley 397-4200 4075 Westminster Pl $939,000 3435 Palmer Pl $1,105,000 Realtor group wins challenge Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc. 648-5300 Sun 1-4 Bhg Tri-valley Realty 463-9500 37 Chestnut Place $2,143,000 640 Varese Ct $1,950,000 Sun 1:30-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc 855-4000 Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 980-0273 to its trademark designation 2248 Kamp Court $1,128,000 5 BEDROOMS Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 519-8226 Realtor® mark is called ‘valuable branding, 1250 Country Lane $1,499,000 1988 Via Di Salerno $1,650,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 980-0273 marketing resource’ 415 Abbie St $815,000 Dublin Sat/Sun 1-4 Bhg Tri-valley Realty 463-9500 BY JEB BING Realtor marks can only be used in con- 715 Montevino Dr $1,190,000 5 BEDROOMS Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 The National Association of Realtors has nection with a member’s name or the legal 6107 Ledgewood Terr $930,000 3218 Melanie Cir $949,000 won a challenge to the use of its trademark name of his or her real estate firm to identify Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc. 580-5107 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-valley 397-4200 “Realtor” in a domain name operated by a themselves as a member of NAR. Members former member. are given notice of this obligation upon Livermore 5 BEDROOMS NAR rules allow members to use its trade- obtaining membership with the association. 3 BEDROOMS 8226 Regency Dr $1,478,000 Sun 1-4 Phyllis Weiner & Peter McDowell 251-2585 mark in domain names according to specific NAR also permits the use of the mark Real- 1780 Honeysuckle Rd $350,000 3623 Cameron Ave $1,299,000 requirements and rules. tor in a domain name or advertisement, but Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 Sun 1:30-4:30 Moxley Team 600-0990 After extensive but unsuccessful efforts only in connection with the member’s name 188 Heligan Ln #5 $449,950 4306 Campinia Pl $1,499,000 Sun 1-4 J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc. 580-5107 by NAR to persuade the operator of the or firm’s name. Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 202-6898 website GayRealtor.com to comply with “The Realtor® mark is a valuable brand- 5 BEDROOMS 1363 Briones Ct $1,430,000 Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 251-1111 those rules, NAR challenged the use of that ing and marketing resource allowed only to 1641 Vetta Dr $899,000 domain name in an administrative pro- NAR members,” said NAR President Moe Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-valley 918-2045 6 BEDROOMS ceeding before the Internet Corporation for Veissi, broker-owner of Veissi & Associates ® 6 BEDROOMS 9999 Longview Ln $3,499,000 Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), Inc., in Miami. “The term Realtor is not Sun 1-5 J. Rockcliff Realtors 251-2500 the body that governs use of such domain only protected by federal law, but it is also 2546 Wood Hollow Dr $1,200,000 1734 Terra Ct $2,868,000 names. a membership benefit that distinguishes Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 251-1111 Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 202-6898 In its decision, ICANN ruled that use of members from all others in the real estate Pleasanton San Ramon GayRealtor.com was misleading and not business. 3 BEDROOMS adopted in good faith. “NAR works hard to protect the in- 4 BEDROOMS NAR owns numerous U.S. trademark tegrity of this brand for its 1 million 4281 Diavila $675,000 7 Henry Ranch Dr $1,075,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 251-1111 Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Realty 855-8333 registrations for the term “Realtor,” and only members,” Veissi added. “This victory is 4133 Stanley Blvd $419,000 731 Lake Mead Pl $799,999 NAR members can use the Realtor marks in an important demonstration of how NAR Sat/Sun 1-4 Linda Slagle 451-5555 Sun 1:30-4:30 Keller Williams Realty 855-8333 accordance with governing NAR by-laws. does just that.” N 4160 Georgis Pl $485,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Bhg Tri-valley Realty 463-9500 5 BEDROOMS 6432 Inglewood Dr $555,000 804 Amberwood Way $1,129,000 Sun 1-4 Julia Murtagh 997-2411 Sun 1:30-4:30 J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc 855-4000 Find more open home listings at pleasantonweekly.com/real_estate For marketing opportunities contact Andrea Heggelund at 600-0840 x110.
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Open Sun 1-4 bd 6 ba 8 sqft+/- 8,877 $3,799,000 bd ba acres+/- 10.9 $1,398,000 bd 5 ba 4 sqft+/- 3,844 $930,000 bd ba acres+/- 5.16 $899,000 bd 3 ba 2(2) sqft+/- 2,033 $549,950 Stunning, classic Italian Villa in one of Bay Area’s most Build your custom estate in the gated, master planned Views of TriValley, Mt Diablo & Dublin Hills! Dub Ranch Nice 5 acre parcel with Gorgeous Valley Views. West End End unit with views, including a “little” peek of Mt. desirable locations. Catch your breath & prepare for community of Laguna Heights! It consists of 9 custome Beauty w/ 5 Beds, Bonus/Game Room, 4 Baths. Master of Old Foothill Rd. has black Gate entry to private road. Diablo! Fabulous natural light. Loaded w/upgrades; slab what lies beyond the gorgeous entry of this estate. estate sites (3 sold) totaling 40.5 acres. The home sites & Guest Suite on Main Level. Premium lot location w/ 2 containers on property. Home at end of private road granite counter tops, maple cabinets, Hunter Douglas Nestled in an unrivaled setting among olive trees & lush range from 2.36 acres to 10.89 acres. All sites have access to open space. Walk to golf course, swim club & not included. Owner will finance, consider trades. All woven woods window coverings, upgraded tile flooring. landscaping w/ mile long views of vineyards. sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding hills! award winning schools. Services to front of parcel. close to the heart of downtown pleasanton. Uwe Maercz 925.251.2568 Uwe Maercz 925.251.2568 Cindy Engel 925.580.5107 Steve Mattos 925.4267978 Kelly Patterson 925.251.2585 9999 Longview Ln Pleasanton 8012 Golden Eagle Wy Pleasanton 8226 Regency Dr Pleasanton 1944 Fiorio Cir Pleasanton 3510 Saddlebrook Pl Dublin
Open Sun 1-4 Open Sun 1-4 bd 6 ba 6.5 sqft+/- 8,330 $3,499,000 bd 5 ba 6.5 sqft+/- 8,585 $3,498,000 bd 5 ba 3.5 sqft+/- 4,106 Call for Price bd 2 ba2 sqft+/- 1,369 $525,000 bd 4 ba 3 sqft+/- 2,522 $650,000 A gated westside French Chateau custom estate with Fabulous private custom Mediterranean in resort- like The desirable “La Jolla” model features 5 Spacious Bed- Updated end unit! Vaulted ceiling, skylight, big bed- No rear neighbors! 5th bedroom is master bedroom re- stunning grounds, elevator, private tennis court, indoor setting has it all. Porte Cachere, grand entry, gourmet rooms plus Office and Bonus Room, 3 ½ baths, with rooms. Full bed&bath downstairs. Granite kitchen, tile treat. Located in CUL-de-SAC location. Needs some TLC. pool, casino/theater, 450 gal salt water fish tank, fin- kitchen, awesome theater w/ theater seating, stunning main level Master Suite, 4106 Sq Ft, with pool, spa and floor in kitchen & bath. Recent updates: plantation shut- One bedroom and bath downstairs. ished attic, vista terrace etc. Incredible level of detail! arcade & exercise rms. Vast lawns & wrap-around decks, waterfall, on one of the best, most private 1/2 acre lots ters, laminate wood floors, neutral paint & carpet, H20 guest house, pool/spa. in Laguna Oaks. heater, lawn & roof! Walk to park, shopping, dining. Uwe Maercz 925.251.2568 Peggy Cortez 925.209.3451 Weiner/ McDowell 925.251.2585 Daniella Estrada 925.280.6448 Debra Allen 925.251.2530 804 Amberwood Way San Ramon 5537 Satin Leaf Way San Ramon 3994 Pimlico Dr #0 Pleasanton 10 Woodranch Dr Danville 188 Heligan Ln #5 Livermore
Open Sun 1-4 bd 5 ba 3.5 sqft+/- 3,471 $1,129,000 bd 4 ba 3.5 sqft+/- 4,307 $1,399,950 bd 2 ba 1 sqft+/- 897 $203,700 bd 4 ba 3 sqft+/- 2,670 $789,000 bd 3 ba 3.5 sqft+/- 1,548 $449,950 Grand entrance, dramatic staircase, large marble foyer. Magnificent single story at the pointe on the 7th hole End-unit, almost 900 square foot, with a large family Beautiful Wood Ranch home with tile entry, vaulted “Designer Home” Chef’s Kitchen: Slab granite, mosaic Formal dining, elegant living room. Bedroom suite on of the Bridges Golf Course... amazing views! Over $500k room with open kitchen and breakfast counter. Laundry ceilings and brick fireplace in family room. Kitchen fea- tile backsplash, stainless appliances, great room and main level. Updated kitchen, hardwood floors. Spacious in upgrades throughout, ss kitchen appliances, large closet FA1Z/CAC and an fenced in patio for privacy. The tures tile counters, center island, gas stove and laminate kitchen - balcony off of greatroom, sit up breakfast bar, master! Huge yard. Large pool & built in BBQ. Located in island, master suite w/ sitting area, 2 way fireplace & condo has laminate flooring thru out and the property flooring. Tons of cabinet space! Private large back yard surround sound, downstairs master suite, 2 car garage, prestigeous Hills at Bent Creek. Court Location. huge custom walk in closet, 1200 bottle wine cellar! comes with an assigned parking space. with patio area. Great community to call home! Recreation Center, Activity Park (Pool, tot lot). Esther Langhofer 925.855.4078 Khrista Jarvis 925.855.4065 Max de Vries 925.251.2514 Jon Wood 925.280,6421 Cindy Engel 925.580.5107 3100 Terra Granada Walnut Creek 6950 Crow Canyon Rd Castro Valley 37997 Camden St Fremont 2188 McLean Place Livermore 30156 Palomares Rd Castro Valley
Open Sun 1-3 Open Sun 1-3 bd 2 ba 2 sqft+/- 1,474 $449,900 bd 4 ba 3.5 sqft+/- 2,700 $883,000 bd 3 ba 2.5 sqft+/- 1,664 $545,000 bd 3 ba 4(2) sqft+/- 4,062 $1,179,999 bd 3 ba 1.5 sqft+/- 1,410 $999,000 Unit 2. Park at the front door & enter your updated home Country Colonial Charming This Gated Entrance to this Beautiful two story corner lot home. Very spacious Custom home (Court location), Special lighting system, Great Ranch style on 24 acres, views of the rolling hills. with vaulted beam ceilings, gas fireplace, 3 skylights, 2 Country Charming property is great. The main home is home, with a formal dining room and a family room. gourmet kitchen, baking center, office; den, theatre / Property Backs up to the park district, lots of room for patios & expansive view. This freshly painted side by side 2,700+/- sq.ft., updated kitchen and most windows are Fireplace in living room for cozy gatherings. Home has exercise bonus room w / half bath and kitchenette above horses, Home has 1930’s charm and has been nicely duplex offers a den, bonus room, granite counters in new, flooring thru out the home is newer and so much been cared for inside and out. Centrally located near garage, travertine flooring, 3 fireplaces, BBQ, pool, and maintained, Near 2 wineries and minutes from the free- both baths & a walk in SPA tub. Rossmoor Community. more. Cottage which is over 850 sq.ft. all on 1 Acre. shopping, and freeways. raised - bed garden. way, schools and shopping! Andy Poryes 925.251.2570 Kristy and Company 925.251.2536 David Azimi 925.251.2580 Patrick Maravelias 925.251.2530 Kristy and Company 925.251.2536 Blackhawk East Blackhawk West Danville Lafayette Livermore Montclair/ Piedmont Pleasanton Orinda Walnut Creek 4105 Blackhawk Plaza Cir. 3880 Blackhawk Rd. 15 Railroad Ave. 3799 Mt. Diablo Blvd. 1983 Second St. 6116 La Salle Ave., Ste. 200 5075 Hopyard Rd Ste. 110 89 Davis Rd., 1700 N. Main St. Danville, CA 94506 Danville, CA 94506 Danville, CA 94526 Lafayette, CA 94549 Livermore, CA 94550 Oakland, CA 94611 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Orinda, CA 94563 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925.648.5300 925.736.6000 925.855.4000 925.385.2330 925.667.2100 510.339.4800 925.251.2500 925.253.7000 925.280.8500 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊApril 13, 2012ÊU Page 21 The latest from The 680 Blog Pleasanton Market Update — Most Pending sales in 7 years! To say the market in Pleasanton is hot is an understatement. There ventory and 76% were more pending sales of single family detached homes during March of its pending (88) in Pleasanton than any month since June of 2005. March's increase sales were in this of 37 pending sales is also greater than any single-month increase in at price range. least that time period. Inventory rose slightly but not enough to keep pace Pending sales Doug Buenz with sales. Pending sales were up across all market segments in March but of homes priced the biggest gain occurred in the $1 million - $2 million segment. between $1 Office Overall, pending sales increased 73% in March, from 51 during million and $2 February to 88 during March. Inventory increased 5% to 103 homes at million jumped 925.251.1111 the end of March, from 98 at the end of February. That left 1.2 months 138% during Direct of inventory relative to pending sales on the market at the end of March, March to 19, from compared to 1.9 months at the end of February. 8 during Febru- 925.463.2000 At the end of March, there was less than a month of inventory of ary. Inventory, homes priced under $1 million (.9 months). Pending sales in this segment meanwhile, only 680Homes.com increased 60% during March to 67, from 42 during February. There were increased one unit to 32 at the end of March. That left 1.7 months of three more properties in this price range for sale at the end of March than inventory relative to pending sales at the end of March, compared to 3.9 CA DRE# 00843458 there were at the end of February (58 versus 55). 56% of Pleasanton's in- months >> Go to www.680homes.com to read the rest of this article. High Performance Real Estate Go to 680Homes.com for more information on these homes and other properties.
OPEN SUN 1-4 4281 Diavilla PENDING SALE! Stunning Castlewood PENDING SALE! Fabulous luxury home in A tropical paradise! 3 Mediterranean! pristine country setting! 5 BR, 2 1/2 BTH home Hardwood fl ooring, huge BR plus bonus room, loft, gourmet granite kitchen, & offi ce, 7 baths, 1 acre fl at with remodeled granite lot with outdoor kitchen, & stainless kitchen, bonus room, designer granite, hardwood fl oors, designer upgrades and upgrades throughout, and soaring ceilings, and de- fi nishes throughout, and a large private .57 Acre lot signer features inside & out yard with sparkling pool with sweeping views! $1,795,000 & spa! $675,000 $1,379,000
PENDING SALE! Stunning luxury home JUST SOLD! Luxurious 5 BR, 5 ½ JUST SOLD! Fabulous French with 5 BR + offi ce, 5 ½ BTH home in The Country custom with BA, hardwood fl oors, Preserve shows like 5 BR + offi ce, 4 full & 2 granite & stainless a model with approx. half BTHS, hardwood kitchen, and a tropical 5700 sq ft on premium fl oors, 4 car garage, oasis rear yard with 1/2 Acre view lot! and private .62 Acre lot sparkling pool, spa, $1,595,000 waterfall, and covered with pool, spa, & BBQ! patio with outdoor $1,690,000 kitchen! $1,525,000
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5 BD, 4.5 BA, 4,205sf. on a 10,829sf. lot. This Nestled on a 1 ACRE lot in a highly sought after 4 BD, 2.5 BA 3,043sf on a 10,750sf. lot. newly constructed home is located in a private location, this 5 BD, 3 BA home offers a double Hardwood floors throughout. Large downstairs court & offers an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, door entry to the living room w/open beam great room with built-in bar and vaulted a highly upgraded kitchen, & a spacious bonus vaulted ceilings. The kitchen is updated w/granite ceilings. Remodeled kitchen with granite room upstairs. One bedroom/office is located counters, a breakfast bar, JenAir cook top, pantry counters and excess storage. Expanded master on the first level w/an adjoining full bath. The & a dinette area. Dual side yards offer room to suite with retreat. Pool and spa in rear yard. KRIS MOXLEY spacious and private rear yard offers a pebble tech expand! A private well, pool & volleyball court Perfect for entertaining! pool & spa along w/a Gazebo & sun deck. are additional features on this home. $980,000 $1,430,000 $1,299,000 TYLER MOXLEY
3314 HUDSON CT, PLEASANTON 4091 NEVIS STREET, PLEASANTON LOCATED IN PLEASANTON MEADOWS Coming Soon LOCATED IN JENSEN NEIGHBORHOOD 925.600.0990 Ironwood Estates JUST LISTED MOXLEYTEAM.COM 3 BD + Office, 3 BA, 3,182sf. on a 12,068 lot. Single story, upgrades inside and out beyond your expecta- 4 GENERATIONS OF tions! The home you’ve been waiting REAL ESTATE for! $1,295,000 SERVICE AND EXPERIENCE Coming Soon 4 BD, 2.5 BA, 2,142sf. on a 9,985sf. lot Private 6070 Inglewood Dr. 3 BD, 2 BA 1,243sf. on a 6,000sf. lot. Highly court location; this charming home sits on a sought after home in Jensen Neighborhood. spacious lot w/beautiful landscaping. Kitchen 4 BD, 2 BA, 1,607sf. on a 6,507sf. Hardwood floors; spacious family room with offers electric cooking, eat-in kitchen & opens to fireplace. Updated kitchen with pantry, breakfast the formal dining area. Rear yard offers pool, spa lot. Updated throughout, move in bar and eat in kitchen. Large bedrooms. Close to & separate gated grassy area. ready! $575,000 Alisal Elementary, downtown and shopping! $799,000 $545,000 DRE #00790463, 01412130
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6432 INGLEWOOD DR. OPEN PLEASANTON SUNDAY 1-4 Great home in Val Vista, 3 beds / 2 baths, 1555 sq. ft. Super cute home with upgraded gourmet kitchen, huge park like back- yard, great curb appeal, walk to 7011 Corte Rosa, Pleasanton schools, shops and great free- Spacious 2800 sq. ft. family home with pool way access. in desirable Country Fair. • 4 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms LISTED AT $555,000 • Upgraded Kitchen • Excellent Floor Plan • Large 3 car garage & Large Side Access Offered at $839,000 Julia Murtagh RECENTLY SOLD
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OAK LANE OAK MANOR OAK PARK VINTAGE HILLS PENDING PENDING SOLD — REPRESENTED BUYER
369 OAK LANE, PLEASANTON 819 OAK MANOR COURT, PLEASANTON 247 TOMAS WAY, PLEASANTON 1320 BORDEAUX STREET, PLEASANTON Former Friden Estate Hunting Lodge -“Moonlight Oaks.” Private As soon as you enter you will be impressed with the unique elegance. Completely remodeled, single level in Oak Park. Remod- Completely remodeled, gorgeous custom home with driveway leads to 1.2 acre estate lot in premium wooded, secluded Gorgeous custom home on private .62 acre lot. Approximately 4,541 eled gourmet kitchen, remodeled bathrooms, newer dual loads of special features. Brazilian cherry hard wood floors location. This is an entertainers dream home. Extensive use of quality square feet, four bedrooms (two master suites) plus office/wine room and redwood timber. Recently upgraded, desirable single level with tastefully bonus loft area and 5.5 bathrooms. Quality, high end equipment and pane windows, crown molding, hardwood floors, upgraded & cabinets, granite counters, & stainless steel appliances. maintained historic charm. Panoramic views of nature and historic finishes throughout. Gourmet kitchen with granite slab counters and baseboards, central air conditioning, and private rear yard. Family room, library, large master suite with luxurious majestic oaks. Approximately 3800 square feet with three bedrooms, stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors. Oversized four car garage. Newer doors, door trim, and hardware, upgraded light bath. Entertainer's backyard with pool & BBQ. three remodeled bathrooms, large gourmet kitchen, and incredible Great Beautifully landscaped Tahoe-like grounds with mature trees. Two fixtures and fans. Close to downtown and shopping. OFFERED AT $1,190,000 room with large Yosemite style fireplace and open beam ceiling. Large minutes to Castlewood Country Club. basement for storage and detached two-room wine cottage. OFFERED AT $1,549,000 OFFERED AT $549,000 OFFERED AT 1,479,000 WALNUT GLEN ESTATES DOWNTOWN KOTTINGER RANCH FOOTHILL KNOLLS SOLD SOLD SOLD — REPRESENTED BUYER SOLD
3891 PICARD AVENUE, PLEASANTON 335 DEL SOL AVENUE, PLEASANTON 1348 HEARST DRIVE, PLEASANTON 7863 FOOTHILL KNOLLS, PLEASANTON Wow! Better than new because it is done & ready! Extensively designer Location, location, location. Desirable downtown quiet court location! Excellent location!!! Panoramic views of surrounding hills. Backs to open Beautiful single story on private premium .35 acre lot. Three bedrooms, two remodeled, single level, plus upstairs bonus room/au pair/guest quarters! Beautiful upgraded home, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with 2350 square feet. space, no rear neighbors. Great condition, move in ready! Five bedrooms, bathrooms, approximately 2,150 sf. Completely remodeled kitchen with Premium corner .34 acre lot! Four bedrooms plus bonus, four bathrooms, Remodeled kitchen with granite slab countertops, custom backsplash and 3.5 bathrooms, 3300 square feet. Recently updated gourmet kitchen with granite slab countertops, custom backsplash, custom cabinetry and high end 3588 square feet. Completely remodeled gourmet kitchen with new granite stainless appliances. Newer upgraded hardwood flooring, plantation shutters, granite slab countertops! Spacious master suite with fireplace & large bath- European appliances. Hardwood flooring, French doors, vaulted ceilings, slab countertops, designer backsplash & new stainless appliances. Remodeled room. Open living room, family room and formal dining room. French bathrooms with granite slab countertops, custom marble flooring & surround. dual pane windows, newer brushed nickel hardware and fixtures. Lots of newer windows, newer tile roof. Master suite includes custom built-in closet/ upgrades including 30 year roof. Elevated lot with private secluded tranquil doors, hardwood flooring. Three car garage. Beautiful, professionally land- dresser area, French doors to rear grounds, private bathroom with dual sinks. New interior & exterior paint, new carpet, new Travertine flooring! Vaulted scaped grounds include, in-ground pool, spacious deck, gazebo, large lawn ceilings, plantation shutters, crown molding, new door hardware & light grounds includes TimberTech deck, mature trees. Walk around the corner at areas and 135 wine producing grape vines, private vineyard! Community Very private professionally landscaped rear grounds, with no rear neighbors. fixtures! Security alarm system & intercom! Finished three car garage! Tile roof. Neal and in one minute you are at the Farmers Market and can also enjoy all amenities include tennis courts & pool! Walking distance to Main Street Recently re-plastered and tiled pool/spa with new equipment. Built-in kitchen/ Professionally recently upgraded landscaped grounds with spacious lawn area the other downtown amenities! Award winning schools! and downtown! Award winning Pleasanton schools!! BBQ island with refrigerator. Mature trees, patios and lawn areas. & patios. Award winning Pleasanton schools! Walk to neighborhood parks! SOLD FOR $830,000 SOLD FOR $1,400,000 OFFERED AT AND SOLD FOR $949,000 SOLD FOR $1,205,000 PLEASANTON 900 Main Street
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3218 Melanie Circle, Pleasanton Beautifully expanded Parkside Home featuring 2 master suites — one on main floor, suited for in laws or au pair, one upstairs with sitting 8354 Moller Ranch, Pleasanton 1641 Vetta Dr, Livermore Outstanding 5 bed (6 potential) & 4.5 ba home w/ 3500+ sq ft. 1 area and balcony, luxurious bath w/heated floors. Large bonus room Beautiful home with many upgrades in wonderful area. VIEWS, could be office or 5th bedroom. 500 bottle wine cellar, charming yard VIEWS, VIEWS! High ceilings, plantantion shutters, great floor- bed/ba downstairs. Upgrades throughout including $27k in solar w/3 car garage and side yd. access, near park and top rated schools. plan. Represented Buyers. Sold for $1,000,000 (no PG&E), new carpet, crown molding, maple cabinets, plantation shutters & great yard for entertaining. Offered at $899,000 Offered at $949,000
Gail Boal Cindy and Gene Williams Ingrid Wetmore REALTOR®DRE # 01276455 REALTORS® DRE # 01370076 and 00607511 REALTOR® DRE # 00923379 925.577.5787 925.918.2045 925.918.0986 www.gailboal.com www.williamsteam.net www.krugergroup.com
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4306 Campinia Place, Ruby Hill 4353 West Ruby Hill Drive, Ruby Hill Approx. 4,000 sq.ft, 4 bedrms/3.5 baths, .56 acre lot. Beautiful 4,335 SF, 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths on .54 acre lot. Desirable Another Home SOLD! home with panoramic views of the hills. Offered at $1,499,000 floorplan w/downstairs master bedrm, 4 car garage, and a large Consistently a Top Producer with over 24 years of experience I backyard w/built-in spa. Offered at $1,499,000 bring the highest level of expertise to every home I sell. Whether you are buying or selling a home, please give me a call. I would be Fran & Dave Cunningham Fran & Dave Cunningham happy to help you with all of your real estate needs. 925.202.6898 925.202.6898 Service, Trust, Results DRE # 01226296 & 00930892 DRE # 01226296 & 00930892 Donna Garrison Donna Garrison 925.980.0273 925.980.0273 Melissa Pederson DRE # 01735040 DRE # 01735040 REALTOR® DRE # 01002251 Susan Schall Susan Schall 925.397.4326 www.FabulousProperties.net 925.519.8226 www.FabulousProperties.net 925.519.8226 [email protected] www.RubyHill.net DRE # 01713497 www.RubyHill.net DRE # 01713497 www.melissapederson.com
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3300 Araldi Lane, Dublin 3429 Beecham Ct, Pleasanton In Arrivare at Sorrento in Dublin. A Great 3 BR home in Pleasanton taste of Italy in the Dublin countryside. Meadows, near the community 3 BR, 2.5 BA single family home with greenbelt, new dishwasher, new open architecture and intelligent floor 50-gal. water heater, newer carpeting plan; amazing community amenities! & laminate floors. Represented both 4925 Monaco Drive, Pleasanton Represented buyer. Sold for $549,000 buyer and seller. Sold for $465,000 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 3106 +/- sq. ft. Great location within Stunning Vintage Heights Home! walking distance to historic downtown. Kitchen/Family Room. Chef’s Dream Kitchen with slab granite counters, gourmet 6 burner gas Updated Kitchen with granite counters, Formal Dining and Living stove and high end stainless steel appliances. Beautiful open beamed ceil- Rooms. Hardwood Floors. Upper deck with views of Mt. Diablo. ing in the family room, cozy fireplace overlooking the deck and garden. Custom details throughout. 7046 +/- sq. ft. lot. Traditional sale. Plush carpet, tile entry, new paint and 3 car garage! Danielle Peel 925.998.9692 DRE #01293873 DeAnna Armario Cristin Kiper Sanchez ® REALTORS®, GRI, CRS, SRES 925.580.7719 REALTOR DRE # 01363180 925.463.0436 DRE #01479197 925.260.2220 www.SoldinaFlash.com [email protected] | www.PeelSanchez.com www.armariohomes.com KW Associates closed 19% more homes per Agent in 2011. While other Agents remain constant or retract, ours thrive! Source: RealTrends Data, 2011
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