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7 NEWS Board hires new Foothill, Valley View principals 14 TRI VALLEY LIFE ‘The 12-Year-Old Trip’ 16 OPINION PUSD should reveal superintendent finalist JOHN TAYLOR Trauma Nurse, retired Part-time singer Knee replacement patient Now performs pain-free

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Page 2 • May 26, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly AROUND PLEASANTON CAREER FAIR BY JEB BING Stoneridge Creek Sandia recognizes high school girls in math, science & Creek View are Hiring!!! 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm Wednesday, June 7th & Thursday, June 8th 3300 Stoneridge Creek Way, Pleasanton

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op female scholars from the Awards program recognizes high- junior classes in Bay Area achieving young women for their Thigh schools, including four accomplishments in STEM subjects from Pleasanton, have received merit and encourages their future studies awards in math and science from by pairing them with Sandia Na- Sandia National Laboratories in tional Laboratories mentors. Teach- Livermore. ers from 19 Northern California high Where Employees and Residents Thrive! Among those honored by Sandia schools in Pleasanton, Livermore, for high achievement in STEM (sci- Dublin, Tracy, Lathrop, Manteca and ence, technology, engineering and Oakland nominated students they math) programs were April Chen, a deemed outstanding in math and junior at Amador Valley High School, science. COMING and Foothill High junior Elena Zhang Kelsey Tresemer, an engineer with for their accomplishments in math. Sandia’s Advanced and Exploratory Earning science awards were ju- Systems group, shared her journey niors Makenzie Melby of Amador from a freshman theater major to Valley and Peggi Li of Foothill. nuclear engineer. She impressed The award winners recently gath- upon the awardees not to be afraid JUNE 2 ered at Sandia’s Livermore campus to explore and change their minds. inside your Pleasanton Weekly for the 26th annual Sandia Math and Sandia business development Science Awards presentations. manager Annie Garcia, who led the In her remarks to the students, Math and Science Awards planning Heidi Ammerlahn, director of Home- committee for the first time, said she land Security and Defense Systems, was proud to be part of the program. Staying touched upon her academic and pro- “I was drawn to the Math and Sci- fessional journey and the role Sandia ence Awards because of its impact plays in ensuring a peaceful world. on young women during a pivotal “At the beginning of my career, time of their lives,” Garcia said. “We I knew I wanted to do something all need a little encouragement from Healthy with math and computer science,” time to time, so it is a pleasure to be a Ammerlahn said. “But I also wanted part of something that recognizes the to be involved in public service and achievements of the next generation & Beautiful serving my country. Sandia has al- of STEM leaders.” For advertising lowed me to do both.” In addition to the four girls from Ammerlahn also discussed a major Amador Valley and Foothill, 30 teen information theme that emerged in this year’s girls from a variety of Northern Cali- and to reserve space, nominations: mentorship. fornia high schools received awards contact your sales rep “You all aren’t just incredibly hard- for outstanding achievement in at 925.600.0840. working,” she said. “You also went mathematics or science. Q out of your way to motivate your Editor’s note: Jeb Bing is editor emeritus peers and help others. It says so for the Pleasanton Weekly. His “Around much about you as human beings Pleasanton” columns run on the second and future leaders.” and fourth Fridays of every month. The Sandia Math and Science

About the Cover Pleasanton is set to host its traditional Memorial Day observance on Monday with a ceremony outside the Senior Center and flags placed on military members’ grave-sites at the cemeteries on Sunol Boulevard. Photo by FJK Imaging. Cover design by Paul Llewellyn. Vol. XVIII, Number 18 Pleasanton Weekly • May 26, 2017 • Page 3 Streetwise ASKED AROUND TOWN

Do you want or expect a gift from your children on Father’s Day?

Mike Friar Business broker Absolutely not. I have no interest in any gifts at all from anyone. All I want for Father’s Day is to spend the day with my son and my sweet, beautiful grand- daughter Lexi. That’s the only gift I need.

Jeff Lind Stanford Medical device manufacturing Dermatology Oh yes. Absolutely. I would love to see clean bedrooms and to walk across a also located backyard that is not full of dog poop. These are not gifts that money can buy, in Livermore but they certainly would be wonderful gifts to receive on Father’s Day — and they would be very much appreciated. I promise.

Free Skin Sherman White Retired Cancer Screening I don’t want or expect any gifts. I already have everything I want and need. A cour- Saturday, June 3 • 9:30am – 12:30pm tesy call from my kids though, would be nice on Father’s Day, just to confirm for 1133 E Stanley Blvd, 1st Floor me that they appreciate all I’ve done for Livermore, CA 94550 them as their father over the years. First-come, first-served basis

Thien Nguyen Pharmacist Did you know that you should wear sunscreen every day? No. In fact I always tell my children not to get gifts for me. All I want is to see my Protect yourself. Most types of skin cancer are highly treatable when entire family happy and healthy. That is the greatest gift of all. There is no gift detected early. Receive a free skin screening by Stanford Medicine anyone could buy for me that is more valuable than that. Dermatologists and learn about your own skin cancer risk. Top risk factors to know: • Fair skin Len Sanches Retired • History of excessive sun exposure No. Gifts really are not my style. All I want for Father’s Day is for my kids to • Many or atypical moles come spend time with me. The time they choose to spend with me shows me that • Personal history of skin cancer or precancerous spots they appreciate all of the time and effort I’ve invested in them throughout the • Parent or sibling who has had skin cancer course of their lives. For questions, directions or additional information, —Compiled by Nancy Lewis and Jenny Lyness call 925.373.4601 or go to stanfordhealthcare.org/dermatology. Have a Streetwise question? Email [email protected]

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Page 4 • May 26, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Wings of Freedom PPD: Officer shoots, kills man

The Collings Foundation’s who pointed replica gun at police Wings of Freedom Tour is return- ing to the Livermore Municipal Burgundy Drive incident marks city’s second fatal officer-involved shooting since 2015 Airport this Memorial Day week- end, giving people the chance to BY JULIA REIS on paid administrative leave and were Fearing for their safety, Estill’s wife chambered into a shotgun, and one visit and explore American military local man was shot and expected to return to work this week. and daughter locked themselves in officer reported seeing the barrel of aviation history — on the ground killed by a Pleasanton police “I extend my sympathy to the Es- an upstairs bedroom and the wife a shotgun pointed in his direction, and from the air. A officer after allegedly point- till family as any loss of life is tragic,” told police that Estill was in the ga- Munayer said. The event, set for Sunday ing a replica handgun at police dur- Pleasanton police chief Dave Spiller rage where he had access to firearms, Officers immediately moved to the through Tuesday, will feature air- ing a family disturbance on Burgundy said in a statement Monday. “I would Munayer said. front of the residence in response. Es- craft such as the B-17 Flying For- Drive on Saturday morning. also like to extend my support to our When officers arrived, they ap- till then opened the garage door and tress “Nine O Nine,” Consolidated Law enforcement officials identi- involved officers, their families and proached the side yard where they advanced down the driveway while B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft,” B-25 fied the man killed as Shannon Ed- the members of the Pleasanton Police could hear a person who they be- pointing at police with what was later Mitchell “Tondelayo” bombers and ward Estill, 58. Department.” lieved to be Estill, the lieutenant said. identified as a replica handgun, ac- P-51 Mustang “Betty Jane” fighter. Keith Batt, a 17-year veteran with The incident began at 11:36 a.m. Police opened the side yard gate and cording to Munayer. Visitors can check out the aircraft the Pleasanton Police Department, is Saturday when police received a directed him to come out to no avail. The lieutenant alleged Estill ig- at the airport for $15 for adults the officer who shot Estill, according 9-1-1 call from Estill’s wife reporting While approaching the open side nored police commands to drop the and teenagers and $5 for children to Lt. Maria Munayer. The officers in- that he was acting erratically, accord- door to the garage, officers heard apparent firearm, leading Batt to fire 12 and under. Attendees can also volved in the shooting are no longer ing to Munayer. what sounded like a round being his weapon. Police declined to con- fly in a B-17 or B-24 for $450 per firm the number of shots fired or how person, fly in the B-25 for $400 per many times Estill was hit. or experience flight training in the P-51 for $2,200 for a half-hour or See SHOOTING on Page 8 $3,200 for an hour. For reservations or more infor- mation, visit www.collingsfounda- tion.org or call 800-568-8924. Weekly Celebration of Life earns 7 Cancer survivors and their care- givers are set to take part in the CNPA 25th annual Tri-Valley Celebration of Life program on June 6 at the awards Dublin Holiday Inn. With a theme of “Let’s Laugh CEO installed as and Celebrate,” the event will in- statewide trade clude motivational and education- al speakers, demonstrations, infor- organization’s 2017 PHOTO COURTESY OF PDA mation on community resources High-energy rock band Public Eye, shown here at Concerts in the Park last year, will perform at this summer’s president and refreshments. series on Aug. 25. The band lets kids onstage for the final songs of their set. Concerts in the Park kicks off its 2017 Scheduled speakers are Kaiser season next Friday with the band Retroactive. BY PLEASANTON WEEKLY STAFF Permanente Dr. Darcy Baird shar- The Pleasanton Weekly took home ing her and patients’ experiences seven first- or second-place awards on “the journey to wellness” and Concerts in the Park among all California weekly news- Liz Nichols and Nancy denBroeder papers in its circulation category Sat- from Laughter Yoga demonstrating Friday night series returns next week with Retroactive urday in the annual California News how laughter can provide relax- BY JEREMY WALSH July 7. Then, Handles Gastropub will take over and Publishers Association’s (CNPA) ation and stress relief. Pleasanton’s popular weekly summertime Concert offer food there from July 14 through the end of the 2016 Better Newspaper Contest. The free event begins with regis- in the Park series will be back at Lions Wayside and series. Menus will be posted beforehand on the PDA’s The awards were presented at a tration and reception at 6:30 p.m. Delucchi parks starting next Friday with Retroactive Facebook page. luncheon during the annual CNPA followed by the formal program taking the stage and playing a range of pop songs from Attendees can also visit the PDA information table conference, which was held this year at 7 p.m. RSVPs are due by this the 1960s through today. near the stage to enter free raffles for gift cards and in Santa Monica. afternoon to 357-6498 or juliane. Organized by the Pleasanton Downtown Asso- prize baskets from local businesses. In its competition, the CNPA [email protected]. ciation, the Concert in the Park series will run each This year’s Concert in the Park series presenting separates out daily and weekly Friday night through Aug. 25 and feature a little some- sponsors are Beer Baron, Handles Gastropub and newspapers. It also pits dailies Library concert thing for many music tastes, including rock, blues Pleasanton Garbage Service. The individual concerts and weeklies against each other in folk, soul, Latin rock, and ‘50s and ‘60s oldies. are also each sponsored by a different local business. several circulation categories rang- The Pleasanton Public Library is The free concerts go from 7-8:30 p.m. each Friday, ing from those with circulation set to host Bay Area vocal teacher with bands performing onstage at Lions Wayside Park Concert line-up from 4,300 and under to 200,000 and soprano opera singer Revital at the corner of First and Neal streets. June 2: Retroactive, 1960s pop to today and above. The Pleasanton Weekly Shmerling for a concert June 4 Crowds fill Lions Wayside and adjacent Delucchi June 9: West Grand Boulevard, classic soul/Motown competed in the 11,001 to 25,000 from 2-3 p.m. parks for the shows, with residents often eating picnic June 16: LunaFish, late-1960s/early-1970s circulation category. A noted performer internation- dinners or meals picked up from downtown restau- June 23: Finding Stella, modern/alternative rock The Pleasanton Weekly received ally, Shmerling has taught singing rants. Adults can bring their own beer and wine, too. June 30: The Apes, contemporary rock first-place awards for Lifestyle Cov- throughout her career to individu- Concert-goers often put blankets and chairs out July 7: Johnny Mahalo & The Wild Coconuts, erage and Breaking News. Second- als and groups of various ages and for the shows in advance, but PDA officials reminded classic/rockabilly/island music place awards were earned in the cat- July 14: Ruckatan Latin Tribe, Latin/reggae is developing her voice studio in residents that they must wait until the morning of July 21: Audio Illusion, ‘50s to today egories of Editorial Comment, Arts Pleasanton. the concert to do so. People cannot use rocks to hold July 28: Crawdad Republic, folk/bluegrass & Entertainment Coverage, Online Joining Shmerling next weekend down blankets because rocks can damage lawn-mow- Aug. 4: Tommy & the 4 Speeds, ‘60s General Excellence, Inside Page Lay- will be mezzo soprano Celeste Ca- ing equipment, and the use of plastic tarps, which can Aug. 11: Max Cruise, rock, pop and R&B out & Design—Tabloid and Profile marena, tenor David Chavez and burn the grass, is also prohibited. Aug. 18: Magic Moments, 1950s-80s Feature Story. The news staff received pianist Frank Johnson. For the first part of the series, Beer Baron will serve Aug. 25: Public Eye, high-energy rock. Call the library at 931-3400, ext. 4. Q food options in the park during the concerts through See CNPA on Page 7

Pleasanton Weekly • May 26, 2017 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT Hook and Ladder Run set for next weekend Annual event benefits Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation BY JULIA REIS youth 17 and under is $35 for the 5K will take place at Wente Vineyards, The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire- and $40 for the 10K. The kids’ fun located at 5050 Arroyo Road. No fighters Foundation is gearing up run — for children 12 and under — dogs are allowed on either of the to host its ninth annual Hook and costs $20 per participant. courses or the fun run. Ladder Run next weekend at Wente The 5K and 10K will get under- Awards will be given three deep in Vineyards in Livermore, with pro- way at 8 a.m., with the kids’ run each age group, with special prizes for ceeds benefiting the Tri-Valley following at 9:30 a.m. overall top three male and female race nonprofit. The 5K is a stroller-friendly run/ winners in the 5K and 10K. Top 20 Registration for the June 4 event, walk that is on a 50/50 paved, dirt male and female racers in the 5K and which will include a 5K run/walk, road course, organizers say. The 10K 10K will receive a T-shirt emblazoned 10K run and kids’ one-mile fun run, is 90/10 dirt and paved road, and with “Top Twenty.” There will also be closes Tuesday or when sold out. strollers aren’t allowed on the course. special top three firefighter awards. COURTESY OF LPFF Fees for adults are $45 for the 5K Both courses travel through Syca- Water and refreshments will be This year’s Hook and Ladder Run fundraising event is set for June 4 at Wente Vineyards in Livermore. and $50 for the 10K. The cost for more Grove Park, while the fun run provided at the end of the race, with additional food and wine tasting available for purchase through Wente Vineyards. All participants will re- ceive a T-shirt and gift bag, and there will be raffle prizes as well. Additional fundraising and dona- tions are encouraged. Event pro- ceeds will benefit the Livermore- Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation, which supports injured and fallen firefighters, the Burn Foundation and other local charities. For more information, visit http:// onyourmarkevents.com or register IT’S online at http://bit.ly/2oRkdco. Q MUSCLEMUSCL CAR MADNESS!MADNESS Congressman Swalwell, wife celebrate birth

24TH of first child Son Nelson born May 18 in San Ramon

BY JEREMY WALSH GET-TOGETHER Pleasanton’s U.S. Rep. Eric Swal- well (D-Dublin) and wife Brittany welcomed their first child last week with the birth of their son, Nelson. “Brittany & I welcome Nelson, born last night in CA. Mom & baby GIANT CAR SHOW! are healthy. We just adore him & he’s already JUNE 3 & 4 seeking constitu- ent services,” the Nelson | congressman said Swalwell ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS PLEASANTON,CA Friday in a tweet FEATURING OVER 2,500 AMERICAN MADE OR POWERED RODS, announcing the birth. The baby boy — whose formal CUSTOMS, CLASSICS, MUSCLE CARS & TRUCKS OF ALL YEARS! PLUS... name is Eric Nelson Swalwell, but he’ll go by Nelson — was born INDOOR CAR SHOW CELEBRATING *ALL NEW* WEST COAST CRUISER RAMA - INDOOR *ALL NEW* BURNOUT around 9 p.m. May 18 in San Ramon, 50 YEARS OF CAMAROS! MUSCLE CAR SHOOTOUT! CUSTOM BICYCLE EXHIBIT! COMPETITION! weighing in at seven pounds and 15 ounces, according to Swalwell’s office. Though he shares a first name with his father, young Nelson has a differ- ent middle name. A 36-year-old Dublin native, Con- gressman Swalwell is in his third term representing the 15th District, SAT 8-5 which includes Pleasanton, San Ramon, Dublin, Livermore, Union #GOODGUYS17 & SUN 8-4 City, parts of Fremont, and the un- REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE OR PURCHASE TICKETS AT GOOD-GUYS.COM | 925.838.9876 incorporated areas of Castro Valley, © 2017 GOODGUY ENTERPRISES, INC. San Lorenzo, Sunol, Ashland, Cher- ryland and Fairview. Q

Page 6 • May 26, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Board appoints next principals for Foothill, Valley View Donlon’s Sebastian Bull: ‘Foothill is going to be an awesome opportunity’ BY JULIA REIS 16 years, spending his last five years in geography from UC Santa Barbara, Valley View principal Rafael Cruz, financial impact on the district. The Pleasanton school board there as a vice principal. his master’s degree in education and who is retiring at the end of June. The May revision projects in- announced two principal appoint- He will replace Jason Krolikowski, teaching credential from Mills Col- She has been in education for 15 creased funding for education over ments at the start of their meeting who announced last month that he lege, and his administrative creden- years, serving the last year as a vice what was initially proposed in Janu- Tuesday night. would be leaving at the end of June tial from Cal State East Bay. principal in Livermore Valley Joint ary. As a result, PUSD is anticipating Trustees selected Donlon Elemen- after four years leading the Falcons Unified School District. She previ- roughly $150,000 more in revenue tary School principal Sebastian Bull to become principal of San Ramon ‘Super excited of ously worked at schools in Fremont from the state next fiscal year, ac- as the next principal of Foothill High, Valley High in Danville. and Inglewood. cording to Ochoa. and to lead Valley View Elementary “Everybody who knows Mr. Bull what’s to come and “I am super excited of what’s to A hearing on the budget is planned they hired Soraya Villaseñor, cur- loves Mr. Bull, and I know that enthusiastic of making come and enthusiastic of making for the next board meeting June 13, rently vice principal at Junction Ave Foothill High School will be for- positive changes in our students,” with adoption anticipated June 27. K-8 School in Livermore. tunate to have him,” said Dianne positive changes in Villaseñor said Tuesday. • Pleasanton’s 2017 valedictorians Bull has been with PUSD since Howell, assistant superintendent of Villaseñor earned a bachelor’s de- and salutatorians were recognized at 1999, serving the last two years as human resources. our students.’ gree in history and political science the start of Tuesday’s meeting. Donlon principal. Before that he Speaking briefly at Tuesday from UCLA, a master’s degree in edu- The valedictorians are Amador Valley Soraya Villaseñor, worked at Amador Valley High for night’s meeting, Bull joked that he New Valley View principal cation and teaching credential from High student Charles Hong and Foot- “will be working on getting rid of UC Berkeley, and her administrative hill High student Arnav Patel. Salu- my purple.” Howell said the district would credential from Cal State East Bay. tatorians are Amador student Manan CNPA “I love Pleasanton so it’s very excit- start recruiting for the Donlon prin- In other business Khattar and Foothill’s Ryan Panwar. Continued from Page 5 ing to still be here,” Bull said. “It’s cipal position this week, with the Hong, Khattar and Panwar will going to be hard to leave Donlon goal of appointing a replacement for • Interim superintendent Micaela attend UC Berkeley in the fall, while honorable mentions in Non-Profile — I do love that place — but I think Bull at the June 13 or June 27 board Ochoa gave a brief overview of Gov. Patel will head to the Massachusetts Feature Story, Sports Feature Story Foothill is going to be an awesome meeting. The next principal will be Jerry Brown’s May revision, which Institute of Technology. and Breaking News. opportunity.” Donlon’s seventh since 2009. is the updated projected 2017-18 Graduation day for Foothill and “Our staff works hard to provide Bull received his bachelor’s degree Villaseñor, meanwhile will replace state budget, and its anticipated Amador is June 2. Q local news coverage for our readers,” said Gina Channell, publisher of the Pleasanton Weekly and president of Embarcadero Media Group’s East Bay division. “It’s gratifying to have our PUBLIC efforts recognized on a statewide ANNUALANNU scale by other professional, experi- HEARING enced journalists.” Other Embarcadero Media news- NOTICE WAREHOUSE papers also won CNPA awards. The Palo Alto Weekly won first- place awards in Environmental Re- porting, Editorial Comment and LIQUIDATION Coverage of Education. 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Pleasanton Weekly • May 26, 2017 • Page 7 NEWSFRONT Governor appoints new local judges San Ramon man among attorneys moving up to bench Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday an- Pinole since 2004, and has been a In Alameda County, Chatterjee, nounced the appointment of three principal at the law firm Meyers, 47, of Oakland, will replace retired new superior court judges in Contra Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson PLC Judge Steven Brick. Costa and Alameda counties. since 2005. He will replace retired Chatterjee has been a partner Benjamin Reyes and Wade Rhyne Judge Thomas Maddock. at Antolin Agarwal and Chatterjee were appointed to Contra Costa Rhyne, 41, of San Ramon has LLP since earlier this year, was a County Superior Court and Som- served as a trial attorney at the U.S. partner at Morrison and Foerster nath Raj Chatterjee was appointed Securities and Exchange Commis- LLP starting in 2006, and previous- to Alameda County Superior Court. sion since last year and previously ly served as a Contra Costa County Reyes, 51, is an Alameda resi- worked as an assistant U.S. attorney deputy public defender from 1999 dent who has been city attorney starting in 2007. He will replace to 2000. Q for Union City since 2010 and for retired Judge Trevor White. —Dan McMenamin, Bay City News

COURTESY SUZANNE KOSTALNICK TAKE US ALONG Leaving a legacy Won’t you be my neighbor: More than San Francisco Giants shortstop and Pleasanton native Brandon Craw- 20 Pleasanton families, ford, pictured here with his wife Jalynne and son Braxton, is among including nine original those who have bought and personalized bricks for the Vintage Hills owners, celebrated 50 Elementary legacy patio project over the last two years. The patio, along years as neighbors. with new front landscaping, was recently installed at the school and a They gathered with ribbon-cutting event is set for next Thursday. More bricks are available the Pleasanton Weekly for engraving, with future proceeds benefiting the school’s playground on Greenfield Way and fields. Order a brick online at vintagehillspta.org or by visiting the and Fairfield Road to front office at 1125 Concord St. celebrate half a century of community, which began in September 1966. still needs to be examined,” Mu- SHOOTING nayer said. To submit your “Take Continued from Page 5 Us Along” entry, email Munayer declined to comment on your photo to srhodes@ Estill died at the scene. His wife whether police had had prior in- pleasantonweekly.com. and daughter, who remained in the teractions with Estill “to respect the Be sure to identify people (names listed from left to upstairs bedroom during the inci- privacy of the family.” right), location, date and any dent, were uninjured. No officers or Saturday’s incident marks Pleas- relevant details about where witnesses were hurt during the situ- anton’s second fatal officer-involved you took your Weekly. ation, Munayer said. shooting in less than two years. Estill did not fire any weapons at San Jose resident John Deming Jr. officers. Multiple firearms, including was shot and killed by Officer Daniel pistols, rifles and a shotgun, were Kunkel in the early-morning hours BRIAN WARD recovered from the home, according of July 5, 2015 during an altercation to Munayer. after the 19-year-old man reportedly PAINTING Pleasanton police are working tried to flee from police who were with the Alameda County Crime responding to a burglar alarm and 2015 Lab on the investigation, and the found him acting erratically inside Alameda County District Attorney’s the Specialty Sales Classics car dealer- • Interior & Exterior • Re-Paint Specialists Office is conducting a separate ship on First Street. investigation of the fatal officer- The DA’s Office cleared Kunkel of • Sheet Rock & Texture Repair • Kitchen Cabinets involved shooting, as is protocol, criminal charges, deeming the officer Munayer said. acted in lawful self-defense. Deming’s • Exterior Staining • Over 30 Years Experience We Now All of the officers involved were family has sued the city and police Sell Dog wearing their body-worn cameras department for wrongful death. The and had the devices activated, which civil case is still pending. 925-323-7833 Food are being reviewed as part of the Prior to that, Pleasanton police www.bwardpainting.com investigation, according to Munayer. hadn’t had an officer-involved shoot- Footage from the cameras, as well as ing of any kind since 2005 — the Bonded & Insured • Lic #731462 audio of the 9-1-1 call, will not be department’s last fatal officer-involved released at this time. shooting was 2000. Q Chip Car Key “It’s considered evidence that Editor Jeremy Walsh contributed to this story. $6999 (Some Restrictions Apply) Ask Us About: Rescreening Or New Window Screens, Sharpening Knives, Scissors, Chainsaws, Mower Blades and Many Garden Tools.

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17 www.truevalue.com/pleasanton before he was shot and killed by Officer Keith Batt last Saturday. Page 8 • May 26, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Stanford-ValleyCare hires new medical director Chan to lead occupational health services clinic BY ERIKA ALVERO Bay Area native Dr. Wesley P. Chan has been hired as the new medical di- rector of occupational health services for Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare. Originally from Alamo and Walnut Creek and the son of an orthopedic surgeon who worked in Livermore, Chan was brought on to expand Stanford-ValleyCare’s occupational health medical clinic, according to hospital officials. In a hospital statement announcing his hiring, Chan expressed excite- RUGGED MANIAC ment for his new role’s impact in a The Rugged Maniac obstacle course is coming to the Pleasanton fairgrounds this weekend. rapidly changing landscape. “In occupational medicine, our CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Rugged Maniac course back at fairgrounds goal is to promote the health and Dr. Wesley P. Chan, a new medical safety of workers through preven- director at Stanford-ValleyCare. 50-foot water slide, warped walls, fire jumps among 25 obstacles tion and/or effective treatment of injuries in all industries,” he said. management, medical case manage- The Alameda County Fair- The event also features a day-long Fitness to produce an amazing ob- “With more companies making the ment, and employee health and grounds is set to again play host to festival for racers and spectators stacle course training program for Tri-Valley home for their corporate wellness. He studied medicine at the an intense, athletically demanding that includes live music, mechani- all of our Maniacs, and we’ve added or manufacturing sites, I believe we University of Southern California obstacle course, along with thou- cal bulls, pie-eating contests, food, new varieties of beer to our festival.” have an opportunity to make a big and received a master’s degree in sands of revelers in a day-long fes- drinks and more. The Rugged Maniac event runs impact here on the health and well- public health from UCLA. tival, as the Rugged Maniac tour “We’ve got a lot of great things in from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday being of workers.” Stanford-ValleyCare president stops in town this Saturday. store for 2017,” Rugged Races chief at the fairgrounds on Pleasanton Chan, who has held leadership Scott Gregerson praised Chan’s ap- The Rugged Maniac challenge operating officer Rob Dickens said. Avenue. The obstacle course costs positions in both clinical and ad- pointment, saying, “With the fast consists of 25 obstacles in a three- “For starters, our engineers have $100 to participate in, while the fes- ministrative arenas, has more than growth taking place in the Tri-Valley, mile off-road course, including designed some big, exciting obsta- tival is free to attend for spectators. 20 years of experience in occupa- he will be a valuable asset in helping fire jumps, underground tunnels, cles that will make things even cra- For ticket information, visit www. tional medicine and workers’ com- us build out a full-service occupa- trampolines, warped walls, balance zier out on the course,” he added. ruggedmaniac.com. Q pensation injury care, disability tional health medical clinic.” Q beams and a 50-foot-tall water slide. “We’ve partnered with Anytime —Jeremy Walsh

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2016 PLEASANTON WEEKLY BART lays out plans for spending Cosmo’s Barber Shop now has a second location. Cosmo’s 2 Custom Barber & Beauty Shop is now open at $3.5B in Measure RR funding 2739 Hopyard Road in Pleasanton (formerly “Shear Cuts”) in the Gene’s Fine Foods Shopping Center. We specialize McPartland: ‘We’ve got an awful lot of money here in haircuts and styles for men, women and children. and an enormous amount of data to process’ BART staff laid out plans for and people with disabilities as well a stalled train, according to BART GRANDGRAND OPENINGOPENING SPECIALSSPECIALS spending more than $3 billion of as to design projects that will relieve spokesman Taylor Huckaby. Measure RR funding on repairing crowding and reduce traffic conges- The district is planning to replace $4 off $2 off $5 off and replacing critical safety infra- tion in the future. 90 miles of track and implement structure with a focus on “urgent fix- Board president Rebecca Saltzman a new wheel design as part of the any men’s or any color children under 12 it-first needs” during a special board and director John McPartland both planned infrastructure upgrades. or perm women’s haircut or senior citizen’s of directors meeting in Oakland ear- commented on the complexity of the Based on modeling, the new de- haircut lier this month. plans and the need for a shorter sum- sign is expected to limit wear and Projects that will be funded by the mary of spending priorities. McPart- tear on segments of tracks where Men’s Haircuts ....$12 Beard Trim ...... $5 Women’s Haircuts .$14 & Up Boy’s Under 12 ....$10 Flat Top ...... $14 Girls Under 12 ...... $12 & Up $3.5 billion bond measure approved land asked district staff about a “cheat acceleration and deceleration occurs. Senior Citizens ....$10 Men’s Color Senior Citizens ...... $12 & Up by voters in November include $625 sheet” with condensed information to The new design also reduces the Shampoo & Cut ..$15 & Cut ...... $45 Color & Perm ...... $45 & Up million for track renewal efforts, share with the general public. surface area that makes contact with Shave ...... $20 Color Only ...... $35 $1.225 billion to renew the power “We’ve got an awful lot of money the track, reducing noise by roughly system, $570 million for repairing here and an enormous amount of 50%, Huckaby said. OPEN 6 days a week tunnels and other structures, and data to process,” McPartland said. There was also some discussion No appointment necessary — $400 million to replace the train One of the most urgent priorities of “hardening” station entrances to walk right in. Monday – Saturday 8 am to 8 pm control system and increase BART’s identified by Tamar Allen, BART’s reduce fare evasion. District staff said 5hese offers are good at the 2739 Hopyard Road - Pleasanton Cosmo’s 2 locationT only. peak capacity. chief maintenance and engineering that while that effort is progressing, 925-462-0123 Other projects include $135 million officer, at the request of director Deb- it isn’t currently funded through to replace mechanical infrastructure ora Allen was to rebuild the interlock- Measure RR. like stormwater treatment and fire ings on the track. “This is really exciting,” director suppression systems, as well as $210 Interlockings are X-shaped struc- Nick Josefowitz said of the various million for station renewal programs. tures that allow trains to cross over planned upgrades to the system. The agency also plans on spending a segment of trackway, offering train “This is where the district needs to $335 million to make BART stations operators some flexibility in ma- be going.” Q easier to access for bicyclists, seniors neuvering around obstructions like —Dave Brooksher, Bay City News Local legislators urge state to look at ranc selling recreation area expansion site The F isc Baker, Glazer argue Livermore-area project has grown too expensive n ING TR o The Tri-Valley’s state legislators area for off-highway vehicles. “Selling the property is one op- a R IO have joined together in a bipartisan “This would be an opportunity tion that should be carefully consid- T effort to urge state officials to work to get money back at the earliest ered,” she added. S S with local stakeholders to consider possible date and enable the Off- The 3,000-acre Tesla property, selling land set aside for the Tesla Highway Commission to find more purchased in 1998 for $9 million, property expansion of the Carnegie suitable and affordable land for is facing four lawsuits challenging State Vehicular Recreation Area out- these recreational pursuits,” Glazer the property’s final environmental side Livermore. said in a statement. impact report, according to Glaz- State Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Orin- “Costs associated with the Tesla er’s office. da) and Assemblywoman Catharine expansion will continue to grow The legislators said it is unclear Baker (R-San Ramon) wrote a let- as we wait for projects to come who might be interested in buying ter last week to the director of the together and as legal expenses and the property but one group that California Department of Parks and delays mount,” Baker said. “We might have money available to buy Recreation contending that the sale encourage the department to work and preserve east Alameda County of the property could recover some with all interested parties, including lands such as Tesla is the Altamont Presents: of the increasing costs of what they off-road enthusiasts and environ- Landfill Settlement Agreement Open argue has become an overly expen- mental groups, to see if a consensus Space Fund. Q Sgt. Pepper sive process to expand the recreation can be reached.” —Jeremy Walsh

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wife of an unnamed Alameda arrested earlier this month on sus- Friday’s robbery took place the car and robbers as quickly as POLICE BULLETIN County Sheriff’s deputy at the time, picion of public intoxication in around 12:15 p.m. at the Costco possible. though their current marital status Pleasanton in another incident. on Fostoria Way, when two men The latest robbery follows an- Pleasanton woman is not known. Malihan was arrested on May 12 wearing masks and hoodies en- other smash-and-grab at Costco charged, pleads not “The California Highway Pa- after Pleasanton police allege she tered the warehouse store while an on May 8, a late-evening incident guilty in fatal crash trol is committed to ensuring that was seen severely intoxicated near associate waited outside in a get- that saw three people walk into the drunk and drug impaired drivers Bernal Avenue and Sunol Boule- away car, according to Simpkins. store, break a display case and steal A Pleasanton woman is now in are removed from our highways. vard early that afternoon. One robber went to a glass jew- items, according to Simpkins. No custody after being charged last We are dedicated to preventing She was also sentenced in De- elry case, smashed it with a ham- gun was seen during that incident. week in connection with a crash DUI related tragedies. We will con- cember after pleading no contest to mer and stole some items, Simp- The trio tried to run out of the that killed a toddler on Interstate tinue to support the Dunn family misdemeanor DUI and child cru- kins said. store, but one was caught, one got 680 in San Ramon last September. as this case proceeds through the elty charges for reportedly driving When a Costco employee tried into a getaway car and the other Yarenit Liliana Malihan pleaded judicial system,” said Capt. Chris- while intoxicated with her daugh- to intervene, the second robber ran away in another direction, ac- not guilty to gross vehicular man- topher Sherry, commander of the ter in the car last June. fired a single shot from a handgun cording to Simpkins, who said po- slaughter while intoxicated and Dublin-area CHP. In other police news into the air, forcing the employee lice now think there was another felony driving under the influence According to the initial crash re- to retreat, according to the police suspect inside that car. during her arraignment Tuesday port from the CHP, Malihan’s Toy- • Danville police are investigating chief. In the May 8 incident, Kes- morning. She remains in custody ota Sequoia slammed into the back a robbery with shots fired at Cost- The two robbers ran out of the ean Edwards, a 21-year-old resi- with bail set at $3 million. of a black Toyota Camry parked on co last Friday afternoon, with three store to a newer-model silver Toyo- dent of Oakland, was tackled by Malihan, 40, surrendered to au- the shoulder of northbound I-680 unknown culprits still at-large. ta Camry with paper license plates store employees and pinned to thorities at the Martinez Detention near Bollinger Canyon Road, kill- No one was hit by the two bul- driven another male, Simpkins the ground, according to police. Facility on Monday morning after ing Dunn and injuring his mother, lets discharged by robbers, but po- said. While the car was driving He was booked into the Martinez officials obtained a warrant for her brother and sister around 6:20 lice said one bystander was treated away, they fired a second shot into Detention Facility on suspicion of arrest late last week following more p.m. on Sept. 9. medically for shock after the in- the air. robbery, conspiracy and burglary. than eight months of investigation Malihan was arrested several cident — the second smash-and- A bystander fell while trying Simpkins said he was unsure if into the crash that killed 3-year-old days after the crash but had re- grab theft at the Danville Costco in to avoid the robbers during the Edwards was still in jail custody. Elijah Dunn, according to Califor- mained out of custody with the as many weeks. incident and was later treated for Police are still looking for the three nia Highway Patrol Officer Tyler investigation ongoing. Danville police chief Steve Simp- shock, according to Simpkins. other suspects in the earlier rob- Hahn. CHP officials completed their kins said there were “obviously Costco was closed for nearly bery, according to the chief. Both charges carry a multiple investigation in January and for- similarities” between the two rob- 2-1/2 hours Friday afternoon while The police chief said there were victim enhancement, the Contra warded the case to the DA’s Office beries, but there was no conclusive officers investigated the robbery, some similarities between the two Costa County District Attorney’s for review. The DA’s Office then evidence linking the crimes thus reopening around 2:45 p.m., ac- incidents, but noted there were Office said. If convicted of all announced the filing of charges far. cording to police. different vehicles, different outfits charges and enhancements, Mali- Friday. “Danville is a really safe place, Simpkins said investigators and different weapons involved. Q han would face a maximum of 11 In the months since the fatal even with these two violent crimes. are working leads to track down —Julia Reis and Jeremy Walsh years in state prison. crash, Malihan has been sentenced But one is too many. Unaccept- Malihan was identified as the in one unrelated DUI case and able,” Simpkins added.

POLICE REPORT Doris Gail George September 24, 1925 – May 11, 2017 The Pleasanton Police Department made Q 6:32 p.m. at Oak Creek Drive and Q 1:06 p.m., 1000 block of Stoneridge the following information available. Foothill Road Mall Road; auto theft Doris Gail George passed away Q 4:42 p.m. in the 4500 block of May 20 May 18 Pleasanton Avenue on Thursday, May 11, 2017. She Domestic battery Burglary Q 5:13 p.m., 4500 block of Rosewood touched many lives with her gentle Q 2:07 a.m. on Burgundy Drive Q 8:13 a.m. in the 1400 block of Drive; shoplifting spirit and positive outlook on life Q 5:06 p.m. on West Las Positas Freeman Lane Battery Doris was born in Driftwood, Boulevard Q 4:28 p.m. in the 3600 block of Old Q 9:45 a.m. in the 3100 block of Santa Theft Santa Rita Road Rita Road Oklahoma, graduated from Kress Q 9:16 a.m., 4300 block of Fairlands Theft from auto Vandalism High School and then earned an Drive; theft from auto Q 2:14 p.m. in the 6200 block of Q 1:11 p.m. in the 7000 block of Associate Degree in Business/ Q 10:23 a.m. in the 5100 block of Stoneridge Mall Road Pleasanton Avenue Hopyard Road Q 6:55 p.m. in the 1000 block of Q 6:36 p.m. in the 4400 block of Del Secretarial School. Doris enjoyed Q 7:07 p.m., 4500 block of Rosewood Stoneridge Mall Road Valle Parkway a 25+ year working for the City of Drive; shoplifting Q 8:57 p.m. in the 6700 block of Bernal Pleasanton, as secretary to the City Q 9:01 p.m., 4200 block of Sheldon Avenue May 15 Circle; auto theft Robbery Missing person report Manager of Pleasanton Q 9:26 p.m., 4500 block of Rosewood Q 5:18 p.m. at Stanley Boulevard and Q 1:19 a.m. on Locke Court After her retirement she enjoyed spending time with her family Drive; shoplifting Main Street DUI and traveling the world. May 19 May 17 Q 1:36 a.m. in the 4200 block of Hacienda Drive She has played the piano at her church in Pleasanton for the Alcohol violation Theft Auto theft last 50 years. Q 1:46 a.m. in the 1800 block of Santa Q 8:54 a.m., 7000 block of Commerce Rita Road Circle; theft from auto Q 6:57 a.m. in the 400 block of St. Doris is survived by her daughter, Debra George Davis, of Mary Street Vandalism Q 5:36 p.m., 4500 block of Rosewood Pleasanton, CA. Her grandchildren Kai Walters, Dayna Willis Q 9:46 a.m. in the 400 block of Tawny Drive; theft from structure May 14 and Clayton Davis of Livermore, CA. Grandchildren Michelle Drive Q 9:56 p.m., 5900 block of Stoneridge Domestic battery George Vanderburg, Paula George Lesley and Matthew Scott Drug violation Mall Road; theft from auto Q 12:39 a.m. on Pleasanton Avenue Q 10:25 p.m., 1000 block of Stoneridge George of Alabama. Her great grandchildren, Claire and Ethan Q 12:52 p.m. in the 7200 block of Theft Johnson Drive Mall Road; theft from auto Walters of Livermore, CA. She was preceded in death by her Vandalism Q 12:18 p.m., 1400 block of Stoneridge Theft Mall Road; shoplifting parents, John and Effie Hoefer and her brothers, Charles, Stanley, Q 12:49 p.m., 1100 block of Stoneridge Q 10:17 a.m. in the 2300 block of Sandpiper Way Q 1:03 p.m., 5100 block of Hopyard Bob and Jack. Also preceded in death by her son, William Jackson Mall Road; shoplifting Road; theft from structure Q 1:26 p.m., 5100 block of Hopyard Robbery George. She enjoyed spending special time during and towards Q 6:54 p.m., 1300 block of Stoneridge Road; theft from auto Q 5:43 p.m. at Bernal and Valley avenues Mall Road; shoplifting the end of her life with her cousin, Brenda Patton of Lathrop, CA. Q 4:29 p.m., 1300 block of Stoneridge Drug violation Drug violation Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Mall Road; shoplifting Q 11:06 p.m. in the 400 block of Old Q 9:05 p.m. in the 3700 block of on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at The Rock Bible Church, 4100 First Q 5:20 p.m., 6200 block of Stoneridge Bernal Avenue Hopyard Road Mall Road; theft from auto St. Pleasanton, CA May 16 Animal service Q 6:27 p.m., 1300 block of Stoneridge Donations can be made in Doris’ honor to The Rock Bible Mall Road; shoplifting Theft Q 9:28 p.m. in the 7400 block of Alder Court Church, 4100 First St. Pleasanton, CA 94566 Q 7:10 a.m., 4800 block of Willow Road; theft from auto PAID OBITUARY Pleasanton Weekly • May 26, 2017 • Page 11 COVER STORY

Memorial Day in Pleasanton Annual ceremony scheduled for Monday at Senior Center By Jeremy Walsh leasanton will continue Amer- “It is also a day for healing — patriotic music for the occasion. Pica’s decades-old tradition of healing the wounds that were Pleasanton Scouts and other vol- honoring men and women opened when our men and women unteers this weekend will also place who died while serving in the na- who served in uniform during the American flags at the gravesites of tion’s armed forces when it hosts the Vietnam era returned home to the military veterans buried at Pioneer city’s annual Memorial Day ceremo- unwarranted and misdirected anger Cemetery and the adjoining Catho- ny this Monday morning outside the of their fellow citizens,” Thorne lic cemetery just up the road from Pleasanton Senior Center. added. “May we all join together the Senior Center. As in years past, the observance and honor all of those who serve, Memorial Day’s roots date back to will be organized and hosted by the those who have served and espe- the post-Civil War era when families Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6298, cially those who gave it all that we of Union and Confederate troops American Legion Post 237 and the might remain free.” would decorate the graves of fallen William F. Dean Chapter of the As- Joining the mayor as keynote soldiers. Originally dubbed Decora- sociation of the United States Army. speaker will be U.S. Army Col. tion Day, the observance turned into “Memorial Day is the one day Shane Buzza, chief of staff for the Memorial Day in the early 1900s as out of each year that we stop and Pacific Division, 75th Training an occasion to honor all military honor those who have given the Command at Camp Parks. members who died while serving ultimate sacrifice to protect our The ceremony will be emceed by the United States. freedoms,” said Pleasanton Mayor VFW Post 6298 commander Antho- Pleasanton’s Memorial Day cer- Jerry Thorne, an Army veteran and ny Serio, and the Pleasanton Com- emony is scheduled to begin at 11 a primary speaker for Monday’s munity Concert Band, under the di- a.m. Monday outside the Senior event. rection of Bob Williams, will perform Center at 5353 Sunol Blvd. Q

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO “Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life” is inspired by letters Senior Chief Thom Shea wrote for his wife Stacy and family while he served abroad. Military hero lives an ‘Unbreakable’ life Pleasanton chamber hosting retired Navy SEAL, author at event next month By Kathleen Antrim

etired Senior Chief Thom leading soldiers in the chaos of war R Shea, a 23-year Navy and training SEALs. As CEO of SEAL, is unbreakable. Adamantine Alliance, he now uses During a distinguished mili- these principles to coach business tary career, Shea served in three people in increasing performance. wars, ultimately leading a team of “What would your life be like if Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in you never quit?” Thom asked when 2009 where he earned a Silver questioned about the content of Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army the training. “And what could you Commendation with Valor and his achieve if you learned to thrive in second Combat Action Medal. any form of chaos that you or your In his 23 years of service, he saw business encountered?” more than 2,700 hours of combat, In the three years since his retire- was a SEAL instructor and was ap- ment, Thom has given more than pointed the officer in charge of the 200 keynote addresses and worked famed SEAL Sniper Course, where with more than 50 CEOs and busi- his two-year leadership resulted in ness owners. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO greater graduation rates and overall Shea is speaking at a Pleasanton Adamantine Alliance continues to score improvement. Chamber of Commerce event next thrive because, according to Thom, Shea and his wife Stacy live in month. the training produces measurable Greenville, S.C. On a recent cold, results. Every one of his clients has wet day — the opposite of the dry, Knowing the very real possibility increased their business by 2.5% or hot fighting season in Afghanistan, that Thom might not return from more as a direct result of his train- which Thom refers to as “hell” — Afghanistan, Stacy asked him to ing, he said. they recalled the night before his write down everything he’d want Thom is scheduled to share his deployment to Afghanistan when their children to know about his story in Pleasanton next month, Stacy told Thom, “I need you to life as a SEAL, and all the lessons he speaking on the topic of “thriving come back to us. Do not fear dying. would want to teach them. in any and every kind of chaos you Fear makes you weak.” Fortunately, Thom and all his or your company may encounter” Although SEALs regularly go into men returned home safely, and at a luncheon hosted by Pleasanton harm’s way, Thom’s final deploy- these writings became his book, Chamber of Commerce from 11:30 ment was particularly dangerous. “Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL’s Way a.m. to 1 p.m. June 13 at Palm Their mission was to take the fight of Life.” Event Center. Q to the Taliban, flush them out and However, the book is more than destroy them. memoirs about life as a SEAL; it is ‘Unbreakable: Stacy’s belief about fear mak- a guide to personal transformation A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life’ ing a person weak, she said, is a and living a life of accomplishment. Who: Thom Shea, author and reflection of her own feelings. She Through 13 lessons exploring the retired Navy SEAL knew she had to be strong for “Five Pyramids of Human Perfor- When: Tuesday, June 13. PHOTOS BY FJK IMAGING their kids and their extended fam- mance,” the book outlines the traits Networking at 11:30 a.m.; Pleasanton is set to honor Memorial Day on Monday with its traditional ily, and when she felt fear, she was and habits necessary to increase lunch and program at noon observance featuring flags and remembrances at gravesites of military members weakened. performance in all aspects of life. Where: Palm Event Center in the and a ceremony outside the Senior Center, including current and retired military Stacy said she had complete con- Now retired from the military, Vineyard, 1184 Vineyard Ave. officials, remarks by Mayor Jerry Thorne (above right) and the Pleasanton Cost: $35 per person Community Concert Band. fidence in Thom as a tactical master Thom has developed a unique cur- and operator, but war is chaos. riculum taken from his years of Registration: Pleasanton.org.

Pleasanton Weekly • May 26, 2017 • Page 13 What’s happening around the Valley in music, theater, Tri Valley Life art, movies and more

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Far Left: Father and son Steve and Matthias McCoy- Thompson visit Duke University when Matthias is 12. Left: Steve McCoy-Thompson prepares to bike across the Golden Gate Bridge with his nephews Jamison Evans and Mitchell McCoy on their two- day trip to San Francisco. Below: Steve McCoy-Thompson and his daughter Marie enjoy the sights and sounds of New Orleans, the destination she chose for her 12-Year-Old Trip.

hen Steve McCoy- Family tradition New Orleans since she was in- Thompson was grow- terested in everything French. ing up in Pasadena, his leaves lasting “We stayed in the French father decided that he would Quarter, toured around Bour- take a trip alone with each of his impression on all bon Street,” McCoy-Thomp- three children in turn, the year son remembered. “She loved they turned 12. BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI eating beignets.” “My dad was a doctor and She found parts of the he worked quite a bit,” recalled McCoy- New Orleans scene a little seedy, he said, but a tour to Thompson. “It was his way of spending time the plantations had a big impact on her, the discrep- with us and building a special relationship.” ancy between the mansions and the slave quarters. McCoy-Thompson, now executive direc- “That age, 12, maybe 13, is an important age,” tor of the Pleasanton Partnerships in Edu- McCoy-Thompson noted. “They are old enough to be cation (PPIE) Foundation, was the oldest conscious of the world yet they are not teenagers.” child in his family so he got to go on a trip “They are still happy to be seen with you,” he added with his father first. He also decided where with a laugh. they would go. He is continuing the tradition with his nephews, “I chose to go see where he grew up in the who also live in the Bay Area. south,” McCoy-Thompson recalled. “I was al- “For my nephews we are taking overnights, which is ways really into the Civil War.” also nice,” McCoy-Thompson said. His father had always shared stories of He went to San Francisco with his older two nephews growing up in a small town, using an out- when they were 12 and 13, where they rented bikes, house and enduring other hardships. rode across the Golden Gate Bridge, and returned to the “We flew out to Atlanta, rented a car, and city on the ferry. They also visited the California Acad- droved around to Civil War sites and to where my emy of Sciences and stayed in a hotel downtown. dadd grew up in a little tiny town in Georgia — Now his younger set of nephews is excited about Eton,E Georgia,” McCoy-Thompson said. “We also making the same trip with their Uncle Steve. wentw to Duke, where he went to medical school.” “They want to do what their older brothers did,” His sister and brother followed along a few McCoy-Thompson said. “It’s nice to be a ‘great’ uncle.” yearsye later, and the family dubbed each adven- “The whole thing is, it allows me as the male figure turetur the 12-Year-Old Trip. to have talks with these younger people about things I “My sister went to New York, and my brother think are important — my hopes for them, mistakes I basicallybas went to the Washington, D.C., area,” made in life,” he mused. McCoy-ThompsonMc said. “It was a chance for father- “Also, it is the idea of having a child whose parent childchild relationship building. It had a big impact — it wants to shine the spotlight just on them, for a week gavegave us lifelong memories.” or a few days. That makes them feel really special,” he DukeD also impressed him enough that he chose said. “Plus those trips have fostered a love of travel.” to gogo there for his college education. “I have told friends about this idea over the years McCoy-Thompson,Mc who moved to Pleasanton and they’ve said it’s a great idea,” he added. “Some of moremore than 20 years ago, decided to continue the them have done it.” 12-Year-Old12-Ye Trips tradition with his own family. Matthias and Marie McCoy-Thompson graduated “My“My son, Matthias, did a similar trip that I did with from Amador Valley High School in 2010 and 2012, my dad,da that was his choice,” McCoy-Thompson said. respectively. When they were in the eighth and the “We flewfle to Duke, into Durham, and met some profes- sixth grades, the family moved for a year to India, sors of mine that meant a lot to me, that was very cool.” where McCoy-Thompson ran a multi-country USAID TheyThey also visited the D-Day museum in Bedford, program. This also fostered a love of travel, McCoy- Va.Va. McCoy-ThompsonMcC has written historical fiction for Thompson said, and Marie is now a Fulbright Scholar youngyoung readers,r including “Weather Boy,” a book about in Thailand. a youngsteryoung who became involved with the planning of The 12-Year-Old Trips in his family are a wonderful D-Day. WhileW they were in Bedford, he did a book-signing. chance for the youngsters to spend quality time with a “Then“Then we drove up to Washington, D.C.,” McCoy- father figure, McCoy-Thompson observed. ThompsonThompso said. “It has left a lasting impression on everyone in- TwoTwo yearsye later, his daughter Marie chose a trip to volved,” he said. Q

Page 14 • May 26, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly TRI VALLEY LIFE Chorus celebrates 25 years with world premiere Concerts to feature training choirs, competition level Cantabella Children’s Chorus is is set to the text of a Nancy Wood celebrating 25 seasons with its up- poem from her collection, ‘Hollering coming silver anniversary jubilee Sun,’” Cantabella president Pushpa concerts, “Shall We Gather by the Krishnan said. “It is a prayer of heal- River,” at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. this Sat- ing and renewal that signifies the urday at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic arrival of spring as we bid farewell Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive. to the cold and dark of the winter.” The first performance will feature Cantabella alumni, board mem- the young training choirs while the bers and staff have been invited to TOM CAYTON later show will present the older sing at the 4 p.m. performance, and Cantabella Children’s Chorus is celebrating 25 years of training young singers youth choirs that travel and take part about 40 adults have been practic- and performing. in competitions. The first show will ing the piece, “Storm is Passing 1992 by Livermore resident Bee Chow. Long Beach and a master’s degree also have some performers from the Over.” It was written by Charles She built the choir from 10 young sing- in choral conducting from West- older choruses so that families can see CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Albert Tindley, often credited as ers to today’s three training centers — minster Choir College, directs Can- where the younger singers are headed. Interim artistic director Eileen Chang the “Father of Gospel Music,” who in Pleasanton, Livermore and Dublin tabella’s Honors Choir, Chamber Among Cantabella’s choral favor- wrote this soulful hymnal in 1905. — with more than 200 choristers. Choir and Junior Honors Choir. ites programmed for this concert Royal Conservatory of Toronto, The jubilee celebration continues Eileen Chang recently was Tickets for each of Saturday’s is the world premiere of its newly University of Toronto, and Akad- after the 4 p.m. concert with an named interim artistic director of concerts are $22 and can be pur- commissioned work by Latvian- emie Mozarteum in Salzburg, wrote hors d’oeuvre reception and choral Cantabella after seven years with chased at the door. Children under Canadian composer Imant Raminsh this piece especially for Cantabella’s display of the past 25 years. the chorus, working closely with 18 are free. For more information, titled “Sun Make Sweet My Song.” 25th anniversary. Cantabella Children’s Chorus is a Chow. Chang, who has a degree in visit www.cantabella.org/tickets. Q Raminsh, who studied at the “The newly commissioned work nonprofit organization, founded in voice performance from Cal State —Dolores Fox Ciardelli Museum starting new lectures McFadden earns ‘Discussion with Artist Tom Killion’ kicks off series Eagle Scout rank Dublin High School senior Museum on Main is launching a CONTRIBUTED McKay McFadden was recently new lecture series in June entitled PHOTO Tom Killion awarded the rank of Eagle Scout “A Discussion with ...” during a court of honor ceremo- Throughout the year, the mu- print of Tennessee ny hosted by Boy Scouts Troop seum will invite artists, local histo- Cove 947, sponsored by the Pleasan- rians and community members to ton Third Ward of The Church of share their stories and experiences Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. about a broad range of topics. These A fan of sports and the outdoors, “discussions” will be held at the mu- McFadden refurbished one of the seum and will offer attendees an in- older “Welcome to Dublin” signs and the organization names on timate space to share with speakers. it for his Eagle service project. The dates, times, registration re- The son of Jeremy and Rebecca quirements and ticket prices will McFadden, he is set to leave vary based on the speaker. next month to serve his two-year Leading off the series in June are church mission in Taiwan. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO the following: • “A Discussion with Artist Tom Killion” 4-6 p.m., Saturday, June 3 $10 for members; $15 for Killion’s book, “California’s Wild the silent movie era in Pleasanton PLEASE COME non-members Edge,” will be available for pur- and nearby Niles Canyon, on this World-renowned artist Killion chase and signing. 100-year anniversary of the filming LEARN ALL ABOUT will discuss his inspiration, work • “A Discussion with Film Histo- of “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm” and his creative process, surround- rian David Kiehn” in Pleasanton. YOUR SENIOR CENTER ed by his colorful wood block 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 6 Pre-registration is required for The Friends of Pleasanton Senior Center prints depicting California’s beauti- Free both of the June discussions; call ful and wild coast line. At 5 p.m., Author and film historian Kiehn 462-2766 or visit online at www. is sponsoring after the presentation, there will of the Niles Essanay Silent Film museumonmain.org. Q a twice-monthly “Newcomer’s Welcome” be a reception open to the public. Museum will give a presentation on —Dolores Fox Ciardelli 2nd and 4th Wednesdays USO Revue for 10:30am–Noon Memorial Day The Firehouse Arts Center Theater Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton welcomes back the Swingin’ Blue Stars of the USS Hornet for their —Light snacks will be served— seventh annual Memorial Day Week- end USO Variety Show Revue at 2 ࠮ Tour the facility and hear about programs p.m. this Sunday. Special guest stars and activities include musical theater’s Tielle Baker, ࠮ All questions are welcome and will be award-winning a cappella quartet answered HouseBlend, swing dancers Chris & Gwen and the Big Band Sound of the ࠮ After the meeting, you are invited Fabulous Fazio Five for this celebra- to attend a free lunch at the Sage Café— tion of songs and music from the no reservations needed ‘40s and ‘50s. Tickets are $17-$27. Go to www.firehousearts.org, call 931-4848 or purchase at the theater seniorcenterfriends.org CONTRIBUTED PHOTO box office, 4444 Railroad Ave. Pleasanton Weekly • May 26, 2017 • Page 15 Opinion LETTERS Pleasanton EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Weekly Transport our kids safely Measure MM could have been very different. PUBLISHER Stop the insanity: Dear Editor, Now finally, the city will be re- Gina Channell, Ext. 119 I am concerned about the safe- leasing the details of the proposed Release the finalist’s name ty of PUSD students while being subsidies just prior to a June City EDITORIAL he school board was expected to select its top choice for the transported for school trips. Our Council workshop. A last-minute Editor new superintendent this week — PUSD’s fifth leader since kids are being put on tour buses release won’t give the public time Jeremy Walsh, Ext. 118 June 2015 — after private interviews last week and closed- and driven in parent cars at high to analyze what will certainly be Tri Valley Life Editor T speeds for long distances. Parents a complex subject, nor allow the Dolores Fox Ciardelli session discussions Monday and Tuesday. A visit to the candidate’s current district and successful contract negotiations were still to assume the district is doing all it local papers that publish once a Editor Emeritus come. can to ensure the safety of our kids. week time to inform the larger Jeb Bing Pleasanton stakeholders, though, won’t know who it is until the They are not. community about the plans. Staff Reporters board’s vote on the final appointment June 13. I initially raised my concerns This is just more obfuscation, Erika Alvero, Ext. 111 In other words, the families who rely on PUSD to educate their with the PUSD in December of withholding of information and Julia Reis, Ext. 121 children, the people who are footing the bill for this recruiting 2016, specifically related to the sleight of hand by the city that Contributors process and the payout for the “not-a-good-fit” superintendent of use of charter/tour buses. These has plagued this project from the Tim Hunt, Cathy Jetter, Dennis six months, Rick Rubino, and everyone enduring the financial and concerns were never addressed. In beginning. Miller (sports), Mike Sedlak, fact, my comfort level decreased as As a former two-term council emotional consequences of a revolving door in the superintendent Jenny Lyness, Nancy Lewis my interaction with the PUSD on member, I’m very disheartened that office will not know who the candidate is until the ink is mostly ART & PRODUCTION dry on the employment contract. this issue increased. a city that once stood for trans- PUSD should have someone in parency now seems to stand for Marketing and Creative Director Been there. Done that. This is the process the board used when Shannon Corey Rubino was hired last spring. It didn’t work. the transportation function that just the opposite. If you too are Design and Production Manager Still, the board insists on continuing the failed process. knows: 1. The laws regarding concerned about this, please con- When we asked board president Joan Laursen to explain the transporting students; 2. The best tact the City Council at citycoun- Kristin Brown rationale, the district’s public information officer, Patrick Gannon, practices regarding transporting [email protected] and let Designers emailed a statement to us for her that read: students; and 3. How the PUSD them know. Linda Atilano, Rosanna Kuruppu, “The Board determined from the start that our process would policies align with law and best —Matt Sullivan Paul Llewellyn, Talia Nakhjiri, be a confidential one, based upon the recommendations from the practice. There should be proce- Doug Young dures to ensure that our policies are various search firms we, and the search firm panel, interviewed. It California leading the way ADVERTISING followed. is widely believed that confidential searches result in a better pool Account Executive As an adult, I can decide if a bus Dear Editor, of candidates. Until all the steps have been successfully completed Karen Klein, Ext. 122 in securing a finalist who is the best fit for Pleasanton Unified, the is safe and whether seat belts are In the May 12 edition, three important to me. Our kids rely on seniors from Foothill high school Real Estate Sales process will remain confidential.” Carol Cano, Ext. 226 We agree that keeping names of candidates confidential at the us to make these decisions for them wrote, “As an American citizen, outset is vital to finding the best pool of candidates, so qualified and to act in their best interest. I your actions can play a role in in- BUSINESS applicants aren’t hesitant to apply out of concern their current am disappointed that something fluencing your government. While Business Associate district might find out, among other personal and professional as critical as student safety has it may feel hopeless trying to reach Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 considerations. This is true even when the pool is narrowed to top not been fully and completely ad- the national government, you can Circulation Director finalists. dressed — particularly as I raised still play a role at the local scale.” Tatjana Pitts, Ext. 141 However, when the board narrows the list down to one preferred the issue five months ago. It’s wonderful to see an article Front Office Coordinator candidate, Pleasanton residents should know who that person is I encourage members of the about political activism being writ- Sierra Rhodes, Ext. 124 community to let the school board ten by young people. It is their gen- before the appointment is made so proper public vetting can occur HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY before the contract is signed. In addition, if that person is not will- know that this is an important eration and the next that will bear issue — that PUSD needs to do the burden of today’s policies that Phone: (925) 600-0840 ing to openly go on record with interest in the position, perhaps he Fax: (925) 600-9559 or she is “not a good fit” for our district. better. This is an issue we should address issues like climate change. be proactive about, not reactive. The last few months have been Editorial email: A highly regarded school district to our north — the San Ramon [email protected] Valley Unified School District — was looking for a new superinten- —Christina Nystrom Mantha, particularly difficult for anyone [email protected] dent at the same time Pleasanton was recruiting last year. PUSD alum and mother to two who truly cares about the environ- Display Sales email: District officials there released the name of their top candidate elementary students ment. With China and India pre- for the job publicly to their residents as soon as he was identified, dicted to surpass their 2030 climate [email protected] before the contract was signed. Rick Schmitt was formally hired Pleasanton Costco goals and the new administration Classifieds Sales email: weeks later and has been the superintendent since July 2016. essentially dismantling the EPA, the [email protected] We think the Pleasanton school board should follow the San Dear Editor, shift in environmental leadership is Circulation email: circulation@ Ramon Valley’s lead. With all the troubles coming out a tough pill to swallow. PleasantonWeekly.com The next PUSD superintendent needs to embrace transparency of Washington D.C. these days, Despite the ever-changing land- and work with the trustees to rebuild the trust with the community it may seem trivial to be con- scape, California has always been an cerned about a Costco coming to environmental pioneer for the rest of The Pleasanton Weekly is published in the wake of the board firing Rubino — for undisclosed reasons every Friday by Embarcadero Media, Pleasanton. But they are connected the country, and with the introduc- and without cause — after only six months as superintendent. 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA The public needs to know the trustees embrace the idea that, as in that government at both lev- tion of SB 775 we continue to do so. 94566; (925) 600-0840. elected officials, their job is to facilitate transparency and account- els have abandoned the public in SB 775 would modify the cur- Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS ability, not obstruct it. If as much time was spent on involving and favor of corporate and other special rent cap and trade system to in- 020407. engaging all stakeholders as is spent citing case law in response to interests. clude a steadily rising price on car- The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed upon request requests for records and preventing the release of pertinent infor- When Costco was initially pro- bon, an elimination of offsets and to homes and apartments in Pleasanton. Community support of the Pleasanton mation to the stakeholders, perhaps there wouldn’t be a pervasive posed in 2015, the city indicated a dividend to citizens — in other that “incentives” would be provid- words a predictable carbon market Weekly is welcomed and encouraged through lack of trust. memberships at levels of $5, $8 or $10 per The definition of insanity is to do the same thing repeatedly ex- ed to the developer, but wouldn’t for emitters, cleaner air for citizens month through automatic credit card charges. say how much and insisted that “no that live near an emitter and checks Print subscriptions for businesses or residents pecting different results. Let’s stop the insanity by doing something of other communities are $60 per year or $100 different and begin public vetting of the top superintendent candi- deal had been made.” in the mail for Californians. However, a Public Records Act It is in the spirit of the high for two years. Go to www.PleasantonWeekly. date now, because PUSD can’t afford to be in this same leaderless com to sign up and for more information. request late last year revealed there school senior’s article that I’m con- position again next year. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to was an agreement to provide mil- tacting our State Senator Steve The children and families of Pleasanton, PUSD employees and Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, the district as a whole need stability at the top. They are counting lions of dollars in taxpayer subsi- Glazer in support of SB 775, and Pleasanton, CA 94566. on the school board to hire the “right” superintendent this time. dies to Costco. The city did its best I encourage my community mem- © 2017 by Embarcadero Media. to hide this, presumably because if bers to do the same. All rights reserved. Reproduction without Let them help. Q it was widely known the results of —Olivia Angus permission is strictly prohibited.

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BY JEREMY WALSH Falcons set for NCS softball playoffs Longtime Pleasanton resident Nor- man Pacheco experienced a thrill ear- after beating Dons for league title lier this month that only a few base- ball fans have the chance to enjoy. Amador Valley boys volleyball wins NCS championship A lifelong Oakland Athletics fan, Pacheco threw out the ceremonial To Foothill softball coach Matt in the bottom of the sixth, with the The Falcons finished the year first pitch before the A’s matchup Sweeney, his team’s matchup with youth again being served. Sopho- with a 20-7 record overall and against the rival Los Angeles Angels Amador Valley for the East Bay more Hope Alley singled to get went 13-2 in the EBAL, good of Anaheim on May 8. Athletic League playoff champion- the surge going and moved to sec- for second place. Along the way, “When I walked out to the mound, ship was simple. ond when freshman Hailey Hayes Foothill defeated three conference The Falcons had met the Dons bunted her over. Nicole May, yet champions, Redwood of Marin, I thought of all of the pitchers who twice before, falling 6-0 in the first another freshman, came through Maria Carrillo of Santa Rosa and have pitched off that mound like meeting and 2-0 in the rematch at with a single that scored Alley for Miramonte of Orinda. Blue Moon Odom, Catfish Hunter the end of the regular season. In the final margin. Seniors Patel, Cliff Moran, Sae- and Vida Blue,” the 76-year-old said Sweeney’s mind, the four-run im- hej Kang, Pranav Narasimmaraj looking back on his experience at Volleyball provement between the first and and Sri Vikas Cherukuri all fin- the Oakland Coliseum. OAKLAND ATHLETICS second game should carry over to The Amador Valley boys claimed ished out their high school career Pacheco, who has lived in Pleas- Pleasanton’s Norman Pacheco (left) the third meeting, meaning Foot- the NCS title with a four-set win after spending four years in the anton with his wife Joyce since and A’s bench coach Mark Kotsay. hill should turn it around and win over De La Salle last Saturday. Foothill program. 1971, got the opportunity after his 2-0. The Dons jumped out 2-0 in the Earning year-end awards, Wei- daughter Sheryl tweeted A’s presi- managed the Oaks at the time. Well, Sweeney’s crystal ball was match, taking the first set 25-23 glein and Yang were selected to right on as the Falcons got some and the second 25-12. De La Salle the EBAL All-League Team. Matt dent Dave Kaval and asked if her The A’s president soon tweeted big plays from their youngest play- got back into it with a 25-21 win in Haskell was named the Most Im- father could throw a first pitch. She back to Sheryl and got the ball roll- ers to get the 2-0 win over the the third set, but the Dons closed proved and Patel received the Fal- said she told Kaval about her father’s ing on Pacheco’s first pitch. Dons last week. out the title with a 25-20 win. con Spirit award. Finally, Kyle love of the green-and-gold and his Pacheco said the whole experi- “I had told the girls during the In the semifinals earlier in the Thompson and Akash Patel were deep connection to Oakland. ence was exciting and something week we were in a great place,” week, Amador beat San Ramon the co-MVPs. Pacheco grew up there, pitched he’d never forget. Sweeney said. “They said, ‘What Valley in four sets (25-16, 25-23, Hockey for Fremont High School in Oakland He threw to former A’s player and do you mean?’ And I told them, 21-25, 25-16) to advance to the as a teenager and worked for the current team bench coach Mark ‘We would win 2-0.’” finals. In a rematch of last year’s final, city’s recreation department. When Kotsay, got to speak with A’s legend The teams — which have earned In the other semifinals Foothill California High repeated as hockey he was 11 and 12, he won back-to- Rickey Henderson as he walked off the top two seeds in the North battled with De La Salle but lost champions by defeating Amador Coast Section playoffs — battled 25-15, 25-23, 25-23. Valley 3-2. The game was close, back Abe Rose Sporting Goods Store the field and exchanged high-fives in a scoreless duel until the Fal- with the Dons leading or staying City of Oakland pitching contests at with team members and fans. cons broke through in the bottom Tennis tied for most of the game until the the Oakland Oaks Stadium against He may have even brought the of the fourth inning. Freshman Foothill boys tennis wrapped Grizzlies took the lead for good thousands of other kids — his priz- A’s some luck, as they beat the catcher Courtney Beaudin laced a up its season May 13 by losing a with about four minutes left. Q es included getting photographed Angels that night 3-2 on a walkoff shot down the right field line that tight NCS semifinals match 4-3 to Dennis Miller is a contributing sports with Hall of Famer Mel Ott, who home run in the 11th inning. Q got by a diving Amador outfielder. undefeated James Logan (25-0). writer for the Pleasanton Weekly. To Beaudin kept going all the way, Arnav Patel won No. 4 singles contact Miller or submit local high scoring to give the Falcons the 1-0 and the doubles teams of Adam school sports scores, game highlights lead. Linette and Dylan Weiglein, and and photographs for his weekly Pleas- The Falcons made Sweeney’s Jared Tay and Alex Yang prevailed anton Preps column, email him at Pleasanton Golf Center prediction come true with another in their matches. [email protected]. Featuring 9 Hole Executive Golf Course Located at the Alameda County Fairgrounds and PFLL Phillies LightedLighted GrassGrass DrivingDriving RangeRange crowned Swing into Spring Specials regular season Saturday Special $5 Green Fees champs $40 foursomes Monday thru Friday Pleasanton Foothill Little all day! 12-2 pm! 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Plus for a complimentary overview the Discovery Shop, American Concerts of effective behavior management Cancer Society of Pleasanton. PET OF THE WEEK skills for those working with K-12 Also purchase raffle tickets for the SWINGIN’ BLUE STARS OF THE USS youth at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, chance to win a European River H ORNET Come see Swingin’ Blue May 30 at Inklings, 530 Main St. Cruise. Sponsored by Alden Lane Hey Arnold! Stars of the USS Hornet: A Memorial Help your staff and the kids have Nursery and AMA Waterways. Weekend USO Variety Show Revue Who is ready for a party? Arnold their best summer ever! RSVP via Fashion show tickets are $20. Call is ready to celebrate when he at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 28 at the text to (510) 305-5111 or at www. or visit Destinations Unlimited at Firehouse Arts Center. The Bay Area finds his forever home. He is the careertrackplus.com. 462-0402 or 1989 Santa Rita Road, sweetest boy, and the shelter favorites return for their 7th annual Suite C. Ask for Michele Abrate. appearance at the Firehouse with a VIRTUALLY SPEAKING TOASTMASTERS volunteers adore him. He loves host of special guest stars, including Virtually Speaking Toastmasters getting their attention and acts musical theater star Tielle Baker, club meets from noon-1 p.m. every politely when around other award-winning acapella quartet Thursday at Electrical Reliability Health & dogs. Arnold is available for HouseBlend, swing dancers Chris Services, 6900 Koll Center Parkway, adoption at East County Animal and Gwen, and the Big Band Sound Suite 415. Everyone is welcome to Wellness Shelter, 4595 Gleason Drive in Dublin. For more information of The Fabulous Fazio Five. Tickets come see what a positive change CELEBRATION OF LIFE Cancer survivors about Arnold, call 803-7040. are $17-$27. Call 931-4848 or go to Toastmasters can make in their and their caregivers are invited to the www.firehousearts.org. confidence. Call 580-8660. 25th Annual Tri-Valley Celebration of Life at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6 Fundraisers at the Holiday Inn, 6680 Regional St., Music Dublin. “Let’s Laugh and Celebrate” TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL RESCUE SHAMANIC DRUM CIRCLE Drumming POLENTA AND CHICKEN CACCIATORE will include demonstrations, will help you to gain access to your DINNER Join Italian Catholic Federation information on community resources A -ANON AND ALATEEN inner guidance and learn to work Branch 285 for their Polenta and and refreshments. Darcy Baird, minister. Call 846-0221 or go to L Have with your helping spirits. Presented Chicken Cacciatore dinner on M.D., from Kaiser Permanente will www.lynnewood.org. you been affected by someone’s by Ashleigh Pevey, a Shamanic Saturday, June 3 at St. Augustine speak on “The Journey to Wellness” drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen healer, sessions are usually 3-4:15 Church, 3999 Bernal Ave. Doors from her own experience as well as offer hope and strength for families p.m. the second Sunday of the open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. With her patientsí. Liz Nichols and Nancy Community and friends of problem drinkers. month at Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 delicious food and fabulous prizes. denBroeder from Laughter Yoga Contact 277-7661 or help@ Amador Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Proceeds benefit Tri-Valley Scholarship will demonstrate how laughter can Groups AlanonTriValley.org. Go to www. Dublin. Bring a drum or rattle; a program and other ICF charities. provide relaxation and stress relief. alanonTriValley.org. PLEASANTON NEWCOMERS CLUB few will be available. Call 829-2733 Reservations required. Tickets are $25. RSVP by May 26 by leaving your THE ALAMEDA COUNTY TRI-VALLEY name and the number of people in Meet your Tri-Valley neighbors, or go to www.unityoftrivalley.org. RSVP by May 30 to Judy at 462-2487 NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN your party at 357-6498 or juliane. have fun and learn more about or Carolyn at 846-0440. (ACTNOW) will meet from 10 a.m.- [email protected]. our beautiful community. Open A CANCER SOCIETY FASHION MERICAN to new and established residents noon on Saturday, June 3 at the S FUNDRAISER TUESDAY WITH THE TRAINER Talks & HOW Destinations Fitness of the Tri-Valley. Activities include Livermore Library, 1188 S. Livermore Unlimited will sponsor a fashion and Nutrition Q&A with Dan monthly coffees and lunches, day Ave., Livermore. They will discuss Lectures show at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 Taylor, ACE, NASM-CPT, Owner trips, games, book club, wine club, political actions, town hall updates, at Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden of Tri Valley Trainer fitness studio. and other feminist topics. All are TRAIN YOUR SUMMER PROGRAM shared interest groups, community Lane, Livermore. Proceeds support Dan will be available each lunch welcome. 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In partnership with the of each month at Valley Memorial owners, executives, managers and American Diabetes Association. Cost Hospital, 1111 E. Stanley Blvd., community leaders. The club meets is $10. RSVP by May 30 to www. Livermore, which is right across the from 12:15-1:30 p.m. Fridays at gnon.org/monthly-mixer.html. For street from Trader Joe’s. Any visually Handles Gastropub, 855 Main St. more information call 487-4748. impaired or blind person is urged to Call 556-2333 or visit www.pnr- LIVERMORE LIONESS CLUB The attend. Call Carl at 449-9362. rotary.org. Handles Gastropub, Livermore Lioness Club welcomes 855 Main St., Pleasanton. new members at its regular monthly Seniors TRI-VALLEY HAVEN THERAPY AND meeting on the first Tuesday of each SUPPORT GROUPS Are you the month, at 6:30 p.m. A $2 to $5 SENIOR MENS SOCIAL CLUB Sons survivor of domestic violence or donation is requested. Participating In Retirement (SIR) is a social club sexual assault? Tri-Valley Haven in the many activities of the group for senior men. In addition to is here to help. Tri-Valley Haven is a great way to meet local people. friendships, members can participate (TVH) offers safe, confidential, Lioness is a service club which in interest groups like golf, bridge, and supportive environments for helps many worthy causes in our travel, photography, etc. We meet survivors to share their experiences community. Call 443-4543. for lunch first Thursday of the and feelings without judgment. The MOTHERS WITH A PURPOSE month at San Ramon Golf Club. Haven offers individual counseling Mothers With a Purpose meets Open to retirees in the Tri-Valley. and group therapy. Therapy at 7 p.m. on the second and Contact Carl Churilo at 967-8177 services are available free of charge fourth Thursday of the month or [email protected]. Go to or on a sliding scale to survivors at the Foothill High School branch34.sirinc2.org. of domestic violence and/or sexual Library. 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challenges developers face in getting studying the East Bay economy Report: Amazing economic growth in new housing permitted, the high since 2003, said it’s as strong as he’s cost of permits and the opposition to ever seen it. new housing by existing residents. Between February 2016 and Feb- East Bay may not benefit everyone Also, Proposition 13 provides ruary of this year, non-farm jobs Housing shortfall is biggest impediment, economist says only a limited incentive for the grew by 21,200 or 1.9%, which is construction of new housing be- higher than the nation’s 1.6%. Economic growth in the East Bay is The report released earlier this Median homes prices in Alameda cause it limits the amount of prop- Also, the labor market in the East amazing but not everyone may benefit month was written for the East Bay and Contra Costa counties jumped erty taxes local governments can Bay is stronger than in many other because of the housing shortage, an Economic Development Alliance by about 70% between 2010 and collect, Thornberg said. urban areas such as Denver, Los economist said following the release the staff Beacon Economics where 2015 because people are willing to Add to that the large amount of Angeles, Chicago, New York City of a new report written by his firm. Thornberg is a founding partner. pay those prices, Thornberg said. public services such as police and fire and Boston, according to the report. Chris Thornberg, Ph.D., cau- “Things are going great guys,” Unfortunately, some East Bay resi- protection demanded by residents, That suggests that this year unem- tioned though that unless more Thornberg said. “The question we dents are moving elsewhere because and it doesn’t make financial sense ployment in the East Bay will drop housing is built in the Bay Area the need to answer is, is it going to be they cannot afford to buy a home here. for local governments to encourage below 4%. The region’s economic benefits of the economic growth for everyone. That’s a question of Thornberg cited several reasons housing construction, he said. growth this year should continue. Q will not reach everyone. housing.” for the housing shortage such as the Still, Thornberg, who’s been —Keith Burbank, Bay City News Realtor associations announce HOME SALES This week’s data represents homes sold 5974 Laurel Creek Drive Lee Trust to during March 28-April 19 Su Trust for $1,900,000 new virtual tour agreement 2952 Lethbridge Court Hanks Trust Pleasanton to D. & T. Borys for $970,000 3206 Novara Way R. & D. Mills to K. EZ-AutoTour offers videos, digital tours, panoramas and more 4664 3rd Street Gleie Trust to C. & P. Fjeldheim for $2,460,000 Vespi for $766,000 924 Riesling Drive Wortham Trust to Real estate virtual tours have In cooperation with Bay East and customization of its features. 4372 Clovewood Lane C. & E. Pinto S. Valiyaveettil for $1,200,000 evolved and grown more com- the Contra Costa Association of “Real estate agents should be to T. Thankappari for $960,000 4157 School Street Mickleburgh Trust mon over the years. With videos Realtors, VirtualTourCafe recently focused on the core of their busi- 3101 Delicado Court S. Venkata to Y. to J. Treadway for $925,000 Zhang for $620,000 622 St. John Street D. Thompson to and aerial drones, as well as vir- announced the new EZ-AutoTour, ness, lead-generation, sales pre- 320 East Angela Street Arden Trust J. & L. Flores for $1,000,000 tual tours showing every nook and an automated, hands-free market- sentations and negotiations,” said to D. Wu for $1,400,000 7434 Stonedale Drive Lukens Trust to cranny of the house, technology ing suite for real estate agents and Tim Denbo, CEO/president of Vir- 7328 Jaybrook Court T. & T. R. & L. Lachance for $725,000 Johnston to H. Du for $900,000 has become more and more preva- brokers. tualTourCafe. “Technology is a tool 5832 West Las Positas Boulevard 2334 Meadowlark Drive Jenrick Trust Summerhill Las Positas to C. Gopalan lent in the world of real estate. Under the agreement, members that when used properly should to Y. Zhang for $1,170,000 for $780,000 “Our members want modern, of both associations can subscribe support the agent and not burden 3273 Monmouth Court B. & R. 2314 Willet Way Thompson Trust to Keaveney to T. & M. Morley for Y. Ahn for $1,150,000 professional and easy to use tools to to VirtualTourCafe with a sub- them with repetitive tasks that $1,160,000 market their properties,” said Tricia stantial discount. The EZ-Auto- can be automated to help them be 3859 Appian Street Spyrow Trust to 817 Montevino Drive Olsen Trust to Extended Day Child Care for $810,000 Thomas, CEO of Bay East Associa- Tour has tools like virtual tours, more successful.” Q Y. Liu for $1,310,000 1579 Calle Enrique R. Dunham to tion of Realtors, based in Pleasanton. print fliers, videos, panoramas and —Sierra Rhodes 3630 Pontina Court R. & H. King to Attapilly Trust for $602,000 D. Kim for $3,150,000 682 Concord Place Wong Trust to G. 5647 San Carlos Way D. & S. Farmer & P. Shenoy for $530,000 to M. Turco for $615,000 4575 El Dorado Court P. Archer to V. Flipping houses — it’s not like TV 3516 Serra Circle Summerhill Las Saboo for $970,000 Positas to R. Kamath for $730,000 6168 Inglewood Drive R. & C. Odell 377 St. Mary Street Fireside Investors to A. Kurulkar for $839,000 Strategy can be profitable, but don’t expect it to be easy money to P. Mendoza for $838,000 4674 Ross Gate Way Aguirre Trust to 3193 Tonopah Court Guo-Yang Trust O. Idrees for $1,138,000 BY NATHANIEL SILLIN selling prices of similar homes, to assets (such as the home you’re to G. & K. Nazareno for $580,000 1783 Spumante Place K. Gundal to 3620 Vineyard Avenue Killywool Dadgar Trust for $2,399,000 Flipping a house can seem like a figure out the right numbers. The buying). With either traditional or 1031 to M. Samiullah for $1,036,000 walk in the park when it’s wrapped ability to be honest with yourself hard-money lenders, expect the fi- 3763 Vineyard Avenue D. & M. 5816 West Las Positas Boulevard Highbarger to R. Leung for $850,000 into a few montages during a half- while estimating the cost of parts nancing costs to be higher than Summerhill Las Positas to Ling Trust for 477 Vineyard Place #A George Trust hour TV segment. and labor is also important. what you’d pay for a mortgage if $880,000 to C. Cho for $475,000 5834 West Las Positas Boulevard Find a run-down property. Buy For example, if you estimate you’re buying a home to live in. Summerhill Las Positas to S. 4484 2nd Street D. Verdeck to D. it. Take out a few walls, paint, re- that you could sell your renovated Keeping an eye on your total Arulanandam for $780,000 Armario for $1,900,000 place carpets, upgrade the kitchen home for $200,000, you’d start at budget is essential. If you borrow 5838 West Las Positas Boulevard 4151 Amberwood Circle Harding Trust to A. Dizon for $545,000 and voila — you could make tens $140,000 (70% of a $200,000). If enough money to make the pur- Summerhill Las Positas to L. Tam for $780,000 3130 Ascot Court Peterson Trust to of thousands of dollars in just a you calculate that the renovation chase but don’t have cash on hand 480 Amaral Circle Eyler Trust to A. & M. & R. McPhie for $1,010,000 short time. Reality is seldom so costs will be $40,000, you’ll arrive to pay for the renovations and un- G. Vennarucci for $1,029,500 427 Cabonia Court K. & N. Hasegawa straightforward. Flipping a home at the maximum buying price of expected contingencies, you’ll be 4423 Bacon Court J. & D. Cabrall to to D. & P. Junnarkar for $1,360,000 can be risky, and there’s no guaran- $100,000. The 30% margin that stuck before you even start. C. George for $442,000 8116 Canyon Creek Circle S. Su to R. 5581 Baldwin Way Perry-Lavoy Trust Tuladhar for $970,000 tee you’ll profit. remains if everything goes accord- In addition to the purchase price, to C. & K. Dhuvur for $740,000 Finding and buying the right ing to plan isn’t entirely profit; you you’ll need money for renovations, 3565 Ballantyne Drive S. & A. Brown 1820 Cortez Court Mcdonald Trust to Y. Lei for $908,000 house at the right price point can may still have expenses like closing upgrades, inspections and permits. to T. Xin for $1,170,000 3571 Ballantyne Drive A. Elliott to 7759 Country Lane Davis Trust to J. be difficult. costs or reimbursing your investors. Also, consider the cost of owner- M. Aye for $1,100,000 Pacheco for $1,775,000 The shows often start with the You need a lot of working ship between the purchase and sale. 5039 Blackbird Way Nichols Trust to 788 Crystal Lane Wells Trust to S. submission of a winning offer on capital. Carrywing costs, including utili- Captial Equity Management Group for Kim for $1,450,000 a home. You may not realize that While paying cash for a home ties, financing, insurance and prop- $992,000 8104 Ensenada Drive #2 J. Smith to 2121 Cascara Court Leon Trust to A. & H. Koning for $427,000 it takes a lot of work to determine can expedite the sale and increase erty maintenance, can add up each Anand Trust for $2,685,000 1909 Fiorio Circle N. McDonald to V. what a potentially good flip looks profits, it might not be an option month. 2019 Eilene Drive Mason Trust to Y. & N. Mahajan for $815,500 like and find a property to match. for beginner flippers. However, tra- Bottom line: Flipping homes Lu for $859,000 4336 Fairlands Drive S. & S. 3186 Gulfstream Street Franklin Experienced flippers have learned ditional lenders don’t necessarily can be profitable, particularly for Dasanagadde to P. Janovsky for Trust to X. Tong for $1,256,000 how to estimate costs and work offer financing for flips, especially those who have professional real $760,000 1183 Harvest Road Young Trust to backward. A rule of thumb in the in- if you’re trying to fix up a dilapi- estate experience, but don’t expect 4084 Graham Street Berchem Trust M. Munayer for $875,000 dustry is to take 70% of the potential dated home. Even when they do, it to be easy money. Months of hard to C. Ying for $945,000 3135 Lansdown Court Totah Trust to 906 Gray Fox Circle C & N California selling price (what’s known as the you might not be able to borrow work can go into a flip without any C. Dong for $960,000 Trust to J. Hou for $2,010,000 1797 Magnolia Circle Surano Trust to after-repair value, or ARV), subtract enough to cover all your expenses. guarantee of success. Q 5411 Greenfield Way S. & K. T. Sharma for $805,000 the renovation costs and use that as Instead, some flippers turn to Editor’s note: Nathaniel Sillin directs Rasmussen to L. Chen for $1,060,000 3324 Newport Street C. & N. Cooper the maximum buying price. hard-money lenders, private in- Visa’s financial education programs. 1144 Harvest Road K. & D. Klinko to L. Kawashima for $1,260,000 to Hillman Trust for $1,450,000 You’ll need a lot of background dividuals or companies that issue Follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter, 1258 Hearst Drive Schwarzenberger information, including comparable short-term loans backed by real @PracticalMoney. Trust to M. Lee for $1,903,000 Source: California REsource

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4058 Suffolk Way $1,100,000 Fremont Sat/Sun 1-3 Dave & Sue Flashberger 463-0436 4 BEDROOMS 3934 Kern Court Call for price Sat 1-3 Dave & Sue Flashberger 463-0436 46924 Zapotec Drive $1,799,950 Sun 1-5 Joseph Sabeh (415) 385-6442 4354 Addison Way Call for price Sat 1-3 Dave & Sue Flashberger 463-0436 46175 Onondaga Drive $1,279,950 Sat/Sun 1-5 Joseph Sabeh (415) 385-6442 424 Junipero St. $925,000 Sun 12-3 Blaise Lofland 846-6500 6 BEDROOMS 5 BEDROOMS 783 Bedrod Drive $1,798,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Cindy Gee 963-1984 9220 Longview Drive $2,296,000 Livermore Sat 1-4 Anne Athenour Martin 200-5272 6 BEDROOMS 3 BEDROOMS 7932 Doral Court $1,888,000 1039 Bannock St. Call for price Sat/Sun 1-4 Julia Murtagh 997-2411 Sat/Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 980-0273/519-8226 Sunol 4 BEDROOMS 3 BEDROOMS 2216 Pyramid St. $1,415,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Linda Traurig 382-9746 822 Kilkare Road $1,549,950 Pleasanton Sun 1-4 Joel & Cindy Engel 580-5106 4 BEDROOMS Find more open home listings at 767 Avio Court $2,399,500 pleasantonweekly.com/real_estate 822 KILKARE RD, SUNOL $1,549,950 Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 980-0273/519-8226 Modern yet timeless residence updated with classic features throughout. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,374 sq ft on 3.990 acres. A beautiful short drive to downtown Sunol plus SALES AT A GLANCE easy access to 680 and downtown Pleasanton. While others claim it, we agree that This week’s data represents homes sold during Livermore (March 28-April 19) this home is truly a “must see”. Come by Sunday 1-4 to beautiful Sunol and enjoy the March 28-April 24. Total sales reported: 89 WUDQTXLOVRXQGVRIDEDEEOLQJVWUHDPLQDORYHO\WUHHÀOOHGVHWWLQJ)RUPRUHSKRWRVYLVLW Pleasanton (March 28-April 19) Lowest sale reported: $480,000 www.theengels.com/822kilkare Total sales reported: 69 Highest sale reported: $1,675,000 Lowest sale reported: $427,000 Average sales reported: $785,125 Joel & Cindy Engel REALTORS® Highest sale reported: $3,370,000 San Ramon (April 3-24) BRE #00961854 & 00612136 Average sales reported: $1,039,706 Direct: 925.580.5106 Total sales reported: 69 [email protected] Dublin (March 28-April 19) Lowest sale reported: $345,000 Total sales reported: 69 Highest sale reported: $2,375,000 Lowest sale reported: $405,000 Average sales reported: $1,092,958 BRE# 01793729 5075 Hopyard Rd, Suite 110 Highest sale reported: $1,325,000 Pleasanton CA 94588 Average sales reported: $823,528 Source: California REsource

Experience the Difference EXPERTISE | TEAMWORK | RELIABILITY | INTEGRITY | SATISFACTION Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group Professional Real Estate Services Connecting People and Property Blaise Lofland 925.846.6500 blofl[email protected] License #00882113 BlaiseLofland.com | PLEASANTON 900 Main Street MISSION PARK DOWNTOWN KOTTINGER RANCH OPEN SUNDAY 12-3 PM 4553 LAS LOMITAS DRIVE, PLEASANTON PRICE REDUCED 424 JUNIPERO STREET, PLEASANTON Rare Opportunity to Purchase a New Single Level 1234 HEARST DRIVE, PLEASANTON Single Level Rancher in Mission Hills. Four Bedroom, Custom Home in Downtown Pleasanton! This is Expanded & Remodeled Kottinger Ranch Single 2 Bathroom in Excellent Location Near Downtown. What Everyone Has Been Asking for! Farmhouse Level, Plus. “Deer Grove” Model in Premium Includes Private Large Rear Yard with In-Ground Craftsman Designer Finishes Throughout Make This Location! Solar Powered Home with Five Bedrooms, Pebble Tech Swimming Pool. New Carpet & House a Wow! The Private Lot Offers Views of the 3 ½ Remodeled Bathrooms and 3481 Square Paint, Upgraded Kitchen with Stainless Steel Ridge & Mount Diablo. Just a Five-Minute Walk Feet. Master Suite, Three Secondary Bedrooms, Appliances, Brick Fireplace, Central Air Conditioning, to Main Street for Dinner & Drinks or Going Out 2 ½ Bathrooms, and Expanded Remodeled Awesome Neighborhood Park, Great Schools, to Breakfast This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home with Kitchen-Downstairs. Upstairs- Large Bonus Room Commute Friendly Location, Walk to Main Street and approximately 2400 Square Feet is Beautiful! Large Great Room Has a Stacked Stone (5th Bedroom), Full Bathroom, Exercise Room Oak Hills Shopping Center. For a Private Showing call The Blaise Lofland Real Estate Fireplace and Opens to Gourmet Kitchen with Spacious Island, Granite Countertops, & Separate Workstation Area. New Paint (Interior & Exterior), New Carpeting, Group and For More Information Go to 424Junipero.com. and Stainless Steel Appliances. Large Master Suite with Large Soaking Tub, Separate Panoramic Views, Private Rear Grounds with In-Ground Pool/Spa. Greenbelt Across the OFFERED AT $925,000 Walk-In Shower and Walk-In Closet. Private Guest Wing with Adjacent Bathroom. Two Street, and Very Near to Community Amenities Include Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Secondary Bedrooms are in Separate Area with Jack-In-Jill Bathroom. Private Rear Picnic/BBQ Area, Open Space and Walking Trails. A Very Short Walk to Award Winning Grounds with Patio and Lawn Area! For more information go to 4553Laslomitas.com Vintage Hills Elementary School. Good Access to Downtown and I-680 Commute! and for a Private Showing call the Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group. For a Private Showing Contact the Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group. For More OFFERED AT $1,675,000 Information or Photos go to 1234hearst.com. OFFERED AT $1,819,000

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SOLD SOLD SALE PENDING 1566 WETMORE ROAD, LIVERMORE 2307 VINEYARD HEIGHTS LN., PLEASANTON 1557 MAPLE LEAF DRIVE, PLEASANTON

Don't Miss This Very Private Vineyard Estate on Don’t Miss this Quality Built Chateau Country WOW! Highly Upgraded 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom with Approximately One Acre in the Heart of the Historic Estates Home by Greenbriar Homes! Located at Approx. 2788 Square Feet on Premium Private Lot! Livermore Valley's Wine Country. This 6-year Old the Gateway to Livermore Valleys Wine Country, Beautifully Landscaped Expansive Rear Grounds with Quality Built and Exceptional Universal Designed Its Only 7 years Young and on a Quiet Court! This In-Ground Swimming Pool & Spa, BBQ Area and Custom Home Has Won an AIA Architectural Beautiful (.35 Acre) Property Backs to Vineyards Fire Pit, Lawn Area with Mature Trees. 3-Car Garage. Award (Architect, Erick Mikiten), is Sustainable, and Has Views of Mount Diablo! It’s a Spacious and Remodeled Gourmet Kitchen & Bathrooms, Solar Powered and Surrounded by Acres of Well Maintained Home with a Large Gourmet Kitchen Wood Flooring, Upgraded Iron Stair Bannister, Near Protected Open Space and Vineyards with Views Which Includes Granite & Stainless Steel Appliances. Neighborhood Park and Great Schools. Minutes to of the Surrounding Hillsides! Indoor Living (Great Room) Meets Outdoor Living The Kitchen Joins with Family Room Area for Great Room Concept with Beautiful Bart Station, Stoneridge Mall, The New Outlet Mall and Over 40 Wineries and Not Far (Expansive Deck) by Way of Large Multi-Slider Window Wall. Four Bedrooms, Large Wood Flooring. There are 4 Bedrooms Plus Bonus Room (Possible 5th with Adjoining from Downtown. Offered at $1,489,000. For a private Showing Contact The Blaise Multi-Purpose Room (Possible 5th), Four Bathrooms and approximately 5007 Total Private Bath), Private Office and 4 Full Baths, Plus Separate Guest Quarters with Own Lofland Real Estate Group and for more information go to 1557mapleleaf.com. Square Feet, Includes Pool House and Private Separate Attached Guest Quarters. Address(#2309)- Over the 3-Car Garage. The Private Guest Quarters Are Great for OFFERED AT $1,489,000 Beautiful Grounds Includes Fitness Pool. As an Added Bonus this Property is Handicap In-Laws, Au Pair or Guests. Total Living Space is 4737 Square Feet. Large Private Friendly. For a Private Showing Contact the Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group. For more Backyard and Side Courtyard Area with Automatic Security Gate Too! Convenient to photos and information, please visit 1566Wetmore.com. Ruby Hill Country Club. For a Private Showing Call the Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group SOLD FOR $2,300,000 and go to 2307vineyardheights.com for more information. SOLD FOR $2,050,000

Pleasanton Weekly • May 26, 2017 • Page 21 New Listing 1-4 1-4 /SUN OPEN SAT&SUN SAT OPEN

JUST LISTED! MISSION AREA FREMONT! 783 BEDFORD DR. FREMONT This GORGEOUS, EXECUTIVE, home has it all!! 6 bed, 3 bath, COMPLETELY UPDATED with GRANITE counters. New floors, New carpet, New bathroom cabinets, New paint, new fences, Move In! Walk to Mission Schools. Approx. 2600 sq. ft on approx. 8200 lot. Must See!!!! Offered at $1,798,000 STUNNING SINGLE STORY HOME IN SOUTH LIVERMORE! COMING SOON! EXECUTIVE, Updated Home Westside Pleasanton 5 bed. Move In!! 2216 Pyramid Street, Livermore Call CINDY for details! PENDING PENDING 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, with approximately 3240 Sq. Ft., almost MULTIPLE OFFERS MULTIPLE OFFERS a half an acre including a Beautiful Gourmet Kitchen, Audio System, Almost Brand New Windows and Glass Doors, Master 3679 REFLECTIONS DR. 2877 E. CASTLE PINES TERRACE Bedroom Suite with Gas Fireplace, and a Backyard Boasting PLEASANTON DUBLIN RANCH GOLF AREA. Gorgeous 3 bed 2 bath, Lovely, Updated Executive home Built-in BBQ, Gas Fire Pit, Waterfall with River Bed, Outdoor Updated and move in ready located in desirable Dublin Ranch Golf Movie Theater, 3 Car Garage and So Much More!!! Offered at $838,000 Area. Approx 4500 sq ft on approx. 8000 lot. Listed at $1,415,000.00 TOP PRODUCING Cindy Gee Residential specialist, . Proven track record of success!! . Walk you through the process. Linda Traurig 925.963.1984 (925) 382-9746 925-963-1984 [email protected] [email protected] Realtor, Notary, GRI, CDPE, BRE# 01307919 Top Producer, Pinnacle Award, www.lindatraurig.com Grand Masters BRE#01078773 Caring Professional Hardworking Call Cindy for all your Reall Estate needs...d Sheh willllll makek it happen for you!

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Page 22 • May 26, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Helping Sellers and Buyers in the Tri-Valley JUST LISTED — OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 1-4 PENDING – MULTIPLE OFFERS

WEST PLEASANTON WEST PLEASANTON 7983 Applewood Court, Pleasanton 7932 Doral Court, Pleasanton Stunning Craftsman style remodel in West Pleasanton with over 440K spent over the last 5 Welcome to this elegant home located in the desirable Golden Eagle neighborhood in west years. This single story home, has over 2000 sq.ft., Pleasanton. Situated on a ½ acre, court location with enchanting landscaping and views of the 4 bedrooms and 2 baths in the main home. Enjoy 7SLHZHU[VU9PKNL,UQV`HMHI\SV\ZÅVVYWSHUNYLH[MVYL]LY`KH`SP]PUNHUKMHU[HZ[PJZWHJLMVY HÅH[SV[Q\Z[\UKLYíHJYL^P[OHSHYNLJ\Z[VT year-round entertaining. There are 3 bedrooms downstairs (Including guest suite) and 3 bedrooms KL[HJOLKJHYNHYHNLHUKZLWHYH[LVMÄJLZWHJL \WZ[HPYZ^P[OHUV]LYZPaLKILH\[PM\S4HZ[LY:\P[LPUJS\KPUNHNHZÄYLWSHJL;OL\WNYHKLKRP[JOLU (225 sq.ft), easily converted to a guest suite. A few PZZWHJPV\ZMVY[OLNV\YTL[JVVRHUKHNYLH[NH[OLYPUNZWV[MVYSHYNLMHTPS`NH[OLYPUNZHUKWHY[PLZ upgrades to mention but too many to list! OFFERED AT $1,888,000 OFFERED AT $1,249,000 JUST SOLD-31K OVER ASKING PRICE JUST SOLD-51K OVER ASKING PRICE JUST SOLD-26K OVER ASKING PRICE

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Pleasanton Weekly • May 26, 2017 • Page 23 DRIVING YOU TO YOUR DREAMS! Considering a change? Time to move up or downsize? Relocate? Cindy and Gene can help with your Real Estate needs! LLOYD R. STEERE 925.404.3394 [email protected] www.lloydsteere.com

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