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VOL. XVIII, NUMBER 29 • AUGUST 11, 2017 WWW.PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM Seniors Living Well A day at the Senior Center, Kottinger Gardens update, wildlife photography and more INSIDE THIS ISSUE

5 NEWS School board OKs first round of bond sales 5 NEWS County earns innovation award for STEP-UP 10 PULSE Driver arrested after injury crash on Foothill SIMON COHEN Optical Engineer Severe back pain stopped his life Spine surgery started it again Now he’s back on track

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Page 2 • August 11, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly AROUND PLEASANTON PLEASANTON BY JEB BING Rotary: Doing good in Pleasanton he Rotary Club of Pleasanton Winners are invited to attend a Ro- has awarded 12 Pleasanton tary lunch meeting where they are Thigh school students schol- honored for their accomplishment. Life arships totaling $31,950, with an- The two Pleasanton Interact clubs, other $3,000 in scholarship fund- with the one at Amador Valley High ing given to three students by the School sponsored by Downtown Ro- Pleasanton’s annual resource guide coming Rotary Club of Pleasanton North. tary and the other at Foothill High Together, these two clubs, along sponsored by Rotary North, are to homes Friday, September 29 with a third — Tri-Valley Evening part of Rotary International’s service Rotary — have provided millions clubs for young people ages 12 to FEATURING: • 2017: A year of progress • Recreation & Outdoor Activities of dollars in funds and services, in- 18. There are 20,372 Interact clubs • Top stories to watch • Schools & Education cluding nearly $1 million in schol- worldwide with a total of 468,556 • A look to Pleasanton’s future • Kids’ Stuff arships to Pleasanton students in members. The clubs meet during the • Arts & Entertainment • Non-Profit Organizations recent years. The clubs are also school year and members occasion- known for the thousands of wheel- ally join the two sponsoring clubs at chairs members have contributed their weekly luncheons. Advertisers: It’s not too late to advertise. and personally distributed in Mex- All three Rotary clubs also raise Contact 925-600-0840 to reserve your space. ico and South America to those in funds for community needs with need of mobility. members joining in local charitable Nancy Harrington, who with her efforts. These range from spon- husband Gary is an advocate and soring local Scout troops to host- contributor for public art in Pleas- ing holiday dinners for seniors. anton, named this year’s scholarship Representatives of the Rotary Club winners at a luncheon of the Rotary of Pleasanton Foundation recently Club of Pleasanton, where I am presented checks totaling $22,200 also a member. They are Bryce Tay- to 11 different local organizations lor, Matthew Reyes, Amrit Singh, through its “October Grant” fund, Martha Vazquez, Francisco Flores, including $2,000 each to Hope Jason Roney, Jordan Plumridge, Hospice, Tri-Valley Haven, the Kimberly Snyder, Mariah Raygoza, Pleasanton school district’s mariachi Jason Castro, Abigail Richardson program, Sunflower Hill and the and Ivan Ramos. The funds were Valley Humane Society, along with raised through the club’s 2016 an- $3,100 to Open Heart Kitchen. nual Father’s Day Run. Over the years, Pleasanton Ro- In addition, the club — also tary North has raised and distrib- known as the Downtown Rotary uted over $2 million to special Club — awarded five Pleasanton programs both here, regionally and college juniors and seniors scholar- internationally. Earlier this year, ships totaling $11,000. These stu- members of Rotary North gathered dents are Angelica Flores, Mahi at Shepherd’s Gate in Livermore Nagar, Isabel Ashley, Lauren Liao to present a $7,000 “fund-a-need” and Cheyenne Harper. Harrington check and to offer helping hands said these funds came from private with maintenance projects. donations. Tri-Valley Evening Rotary spon- Scholarships given by Pleasanton sors and supports local youth North Rotary North went to Mi- through its annual speech contest, kayla Tran, recipient of the club’s clothing and coat drives, and youth Chuck Pickens Scholarship; Au- education and leadership activities, drey Goodman, the Stephen Parker although it does not offer college Scholarship, and Madison Cring, scholarships. the Robin Barnett Scholarship. The club also runs a yearly coat Mark Linsky, the club’s youth drive, which provides over 1,200 services director, said the scholar- coats to local children and families ships were provided in recognition in need. Additionally, it partners of the students’ achievements in with the school district to assist in volunteering for community work, The Hangar, a vocational project school involvement and academic that supports community clothing achievement. needs. It also sends students to The Rotary clubs also participate Rotary’s Youth Leadership camp, in a wide variety of local and inter- where they are helped to develop nationally focused projects. Each leadership skills. Q month, students from Pleasanton Editor’s note: Jeb Bing is editor emeritus high schools are selected for special for the Pleasanton Weekly. His “Around recognition based on academic and Pleasanton” columns run on the second other noteworthy achievements. and fourth Fridays of every month.

About the Cover Bill Staack takes a shot on the bocce court at the Pleasanton Senior Center on Sunol Boulevard. Photo by Daniel Kim. Cover design by Paul Llewellyn. Vol. XVIII, Number 29 Pleasanton Weekly • August 11, 2017 • Page 3 FD #429 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1891 Streetwise ASKED AT 1ST WEDNESDAYS Burial & Cremation Celebration of Life Services How do you feel about the Reception Facilities new school year resuming Advance Planning on Monday? Made Easy for a free consultation Robin Taggart or in-home visit call High school teacher Oh, I am so ready. I wish it could have 9:00amBarn - 3:00pm [ 200 Ray St.a S [ 925.600.0460le resumed two weeks ago. I was just hired as a ninth- and 10th-grade English th th th th th teacher at Granada High in Livermore, August 17 , 18 , 19 , 25 and 26 and I am looking forward to an excellent year and to getting to know and teach all of my new students. Overstock, Christmas jewelry, ribbon, Deanna Moser antiques, yard & barn 925.846.5624 Vicki Hubbard to view our facilities visit: Mom, school volunteer finds, angels www.grahamhitch.com The start of a new school year is always and more! 4167 First Street, exciting. I get to hear about my chil- Pleasanton FD#429 dren’s new challenges. I especially like to hear from my middle-schooler since he has five or six new teachers this com- ing year. I think raising and teaching children takes a village, and when school resumes the village gets bigger.

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Page 4 • August 11, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST School board approves initial round Bus route changes The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) is set to of Measure I1 bond sales implement service and schedule adjustments to most Wheels and New elementary school, budget revise also topics at Superintendent Haglund’s first meeting Rapid routes effective Saturday. Changes include a modification BY JULIA REIS The district anticipates proceeds elementary school feasibility study. as part of a report and discussion to the Route 14 routing and a new afternoon boarding location for he Pleasanton school board from the $72 million initial bond While the district starts on proj- on the district’s property and cur- service to Dublin High School. In unanimously authorized the series will be available in October, ects from the initial bond series, rent environment. addition, many other schedules Tfirst issuance and sale of PUSD deputy superintendent of PUSD stakeholders will work as a The report included an overview have had minor adjustments to Measure I1 bonds this week, a business services Micaela Ochoa committee to prioritize remaining of PUSD’s owned and leased land make transfers more convenient move that will allow the school said. That will allow the district to ones, creating a Measure I1 and fa- and facilities including relocata- for routes serving the BART sta- district to start work on a number start work this school year on a list cility master plan that will include bles, current student enrollment tions and the Livermore Transit of projects this academic year. of projects set by the board in June. timelines and budget and project figures, current guidelines on the Center, agency officials said. “We are moving ahead!” school Funds will be put toward the Ly- details by school. size of district schools and infor- New timetables, marked board president Joan Laursen said diksen Elementary School rebuild; Approved by Pleasanton voters mation on the costs affiliated with “New Schedule August 12, after the vote at Tuesday night’s certificates of participation debt last November, Measure I1 is ex- operating an elementary school. 2017,” are available on all Wheels and Rapid buses and on meeting, the first of the 2017-18 payoff; modernizations qualifying pected to generate $270 million Besides its school proper- the LAVTA website at wheels- school year and the first under the for state funding; infrastructure, in revenue for school facilities ties, the district owns the Neal bus.com. Additional informa- leadership of new Superintendent safety and security projects; staff projects. tion is available by calling the David Haglund. and student technology, and a new The bond measure also came up See SCHOOL BOARD on Page 9 agency at 455-7500. Commission spots This is the last week to sub- 1st Bacteria mit applications for available Wednesdays positions on seven city commis- found in sions and committees. end with a Applications must be turned in by Tuesday, and appoint- bark Dublin ments are expected to follow Last week marked the end interviews with Mayor Jerry of 1st Wednesdays for Thorne in early September. this summer in Pleasanton water Groups with available seats in- with the Pooch Parade clude the Planning Commission, hitting downtown to close DSRSD flushes system, Economic Vitality Committee, the monthly event series. says water is safe to drink Human Services Commission, Shown: Nicole Pumphrey Housing Commission, Parks and and Mia won the Most BY ERIKA ALVERO Recreation Commission, Civic Creative Costume award The Dublin San Ramon Ser- Arts Commission, and Bicycle, at the parade. Mia is vices District (DSRSD) discovered Pedestrian and Trails Committee. wearing a dalek costume bacteria in several Dublin water If appointed, commissioners from the television show, samples taken around town last must file a statement of eco- “Dr. Who.” week, though after flushing and re- nomic interest and complete testing officials found the water to ethics training, which can be taken online. be clean and safe to drink the next For more, visit the city website day. at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov. This came days before the dis- trict announced that a sewer reha- PDA accreditation bilitation project would potentially cause a plastic smell in the central The Pleasanton Downtown DANIEL KIM Association was recently desig- Dublin air this week. nated as an accredited Main Street Tests by DSRSD lab chemists on America program for meeting per- Aug. 2 found that three drinking formance standards set by the Na- Alameda County earns innovation water samples taken the previous tional Main Street Center, focused day tested positive for total coli- on the areas of preservation-based honor for STEP-UP program form and E. coli. economic development and com- Water operators flushed systems munity revitalization. Also among eight county efforts to take home Achievement Awards at the locations in question — on “Main Streets are the heart Scarlett Court, Asterwood Drive of our communities, and the BY JEREMY WALSH eight Achievement Awards for vari- ways to do business.’’ and Central Parkway. They then re- work they do to create qual- ity public spaces, catalyze local Alameda County has been rec- ous initiatives, including STEP-UP, STEP-UP is a training and em- sampled at the original sites, also entrepreneurship and support ognized at the national level for its from NACo at the organization’s powerment effort offered by the taking five samples upstream and downtown housing is more im- program that aims to help female annual meeting last month in Ohio. Alameda County District Attorney’s five downstream, and all samples portant than ever,” center presi- survivors rebuild their lives in the The county’s Board of Supervisors Office for local women who are were found to be clean Aug. 4, dent/CEO Patrice Frey said in a wake of crises such as sexual as- celebrated the honors at its regular survivors of domestic violence and DSRSD officials said. statement. “Across the country, sault or domestic violence. meeting last week. sexual assault as well as for women “This is not a consistent prob- Main Street America programs The National Association of “These awards reflect the in- diverted from the criminal justice lem, and the drinking water is truly strengthen the economic, Counties (NACo) named the coun- novative work being done across system after an allegation of pub- clean and safe to drink,” said op- social, and cultural fabric of ty’s Survivor Training and Empow- our county organization,’’ County lic assistance fraud, according to erations manager Jeff Carson. their entire communities.” erment—Utilizing your Potential Administrator Susan Muranishi county officials. Coliform bacteria are not likely National Main Street accredi- tation criteria include standards (STEP-UP) program among this said in a statement. “They also af- Offered in English and Spanish, to cause illness themselves, but such as fostering strong public- year’s top “100 Brilliant Ideas at firm the significant progress we the program helps women develop their presence can be an indicator private partnerships, securing an Work,” a new national award series are making in protecting the envi- personal, professional and financial that disease-causing organisms — operating budget, tracking pro- to highlight key efforts across all ronment, supporting our commu- skills to assist them in breaking the also known as pathogens — are in grammatic progress and actively 3,069 counties in the U.S. nity’s most vulnerable residents and preserving historic buildings. Q Alameda County also earned finding efficient, cost-effective new See AWARD on Page 9 See DUBLIN WATER on Page 6

Pleasanton Weekly • August 11, 2017 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT

Defendant in Steinle slaying Governor signs Baker’s to stand trial under birth name bill to streamline IHSS Jury selection scheduled to start in two weeks in San Francisco The man accused of fatally Matt Gonzalez, chief attorney shooting, which was linked to a application process shooting Pleasanton native Kate for the public defender’s office, gun that had been stolen from a Legislation aims to have more counties Steinle as she walked on San Fran- said Tuesday the name, which federal Bureau of Land Manage- cisco’s Pier 14 with her father two was previously listed as one of a ment agent’s car in San Fran- accept electronic filings years ago is set to go on trial as number of aliases, is the one listed cisco several days earlier, was soon as later this month — but he on the 54-year-old Garcia-Zarate’s accidental. BY JEREMY WALSH will do so under birth certificate and has been used Evidence presented at the pre- Gov. Jerry Brown last week a different name in some prior federal cases. liminary hearing suggests the bul- signed into law a bill by local As- than was previ- “He’s going to trial facing life let that struck Steinle, a 32-year- semblywoman Catharine Baker ously reported. in prison, we think he should be old Amador Valley High alumnus (R-San Ramon) that offers more The man called by his true name,” Gonza- who had recently moved to San ways for home-bound residents largely known as lez said. Francisco, was a ricochet. to apply for In-Home Supportive Juan Francisco Gonzalez said it was not un- Garcia-Zarate’s arrest and his Services (IHSS) benefits, includ- Lopez-Sanchez, common for immigrants with a status as an undocumented im- ing submitting their documents who was arrest- Jose Ines history of crossing the border migrant with multiple prior de- via computer. ed on a murder Garcia-Zarate multiple times, as Garcia-Zarate portations drew national attention Baker said she introduced As- charge shortly has done, to use different names and became talking points for sembly Bill 1021 to help modern- after Steinle’s or be called different names by conservatives leading up to the ize the IHSS application process fatal shooting on July 1, 2015, is authorities at various times. November 2016 election. because many counties in Cali- now being referred to by the court Defense attorneys have said San Francisco’s sanctuary city fornia only allowed residents to as Jose Ines Garcia-Zarate. they plan to argue that Steinle’s policies limiting cooperation by apply for benefits over the phone. FILE PHOTO local law enforcement with federal Receiving unanimous sup- Local Assemblywoman Catharine immigration authorities, in par- port from both legislative houses Baker (R-San Ramon). ticular, drew scrutiny. and the governor’s endorsement,

2017 Garcia-Zarate had been taken Baker’s legislation requires coun- approximately 464,000 low- PLEASANTON WEEKLY into city custody in March 2015 ties to also accept applications income Californians who are for a warrant on a marijuana online, via email or other elec- blind, disabled or 65 years old or sales charge after he completed tronic means if they’re capable of older, according to Baker’s office. Thank You for Voting Us a nearly four-year federal sen- doing so. IHSS applications can Services include personal care tence for illegal re-entry following also be accepted by fax, phone (toileting, bathing and groom- “Best Barbershop” deportation. or in person, under AB 1021. ing), domestic help (such as Cosmo’s Barber Shop now has a second location. When the marijuana charge was “IHSS programs help the meal preparation or houseclean- Cosmo’s 2 Custom Barber & Beauty Shop is now open at dropped, local officials released blind, disabled, and elderly in ing), paramedical and protective 2739 Hopyard Road in Pleasanton (formerly “Shear Cuts”) him without notifying immigra- our community live more inde- supervision. in the Gene’s Fine Foods Shopping Center. We specialize tion authorities despite a pending pendently, and at much less ex- With AB 1021 now law, IHSS in haircuts and styles for men, women and children. civil detainer request, as dictated pense than nursing homes and beneficiaries can apply for those by sheriff’s department policy. assisted living,” Baker, whose dis- services with the same process GRAND OPENING SPECIALS Steinle’s family filed a wrongful trict includes Pleasanton, said in they would use to apply for Cal- death suit against the city of San a statement. “This bipartisan bill Fresh benefits instead of solely $4 off $2 off $5 off Francisco and then-Sheriff Ross makes the program more effi- over-the-phone, Baker noted. any men’s or children under 12 any color Mirkarimi, who had issued a March cient and accessible, and that’s Introduced in February, the bill women’s haircut or senior citizen’s or perm 2015 memo prohibiting sheriff’s good government.” advanced out of the State Assem- haircut employees from giving inmate re- Funded through state, coun- bly 69-0 in May and then passed lease dates to federal officials. ty and federal money, the IHSS the State Senate 40-0 on July 17. Men’s Haircuts ....$12 Beard Trim ...... $5 Women’s Haircuts .$14 & Up However, in January of this year program provides services to The governor signed it July 31. Q Boy’s Under 12 ....$10 Flat Top ...... $14 Girls Under 12 ...... $12 & Up a federal judge dismissed the case Senior Citizens ....$10 Men’s Color Senior Citizens ...... $12 & Up against the city and Mirkarimi, Shampoo & Cut ..$15 & Cut ...... $45 Color & Perm ...... $45 & Up while allowing a lawsuit against liner the district is installing in the Shave ...... $20 Color Only ...... $35 the Bureau of Land Management DUBLIN WATER sewer main. The work would last Continued from Page 5 No appointment necessary — OPEN 6 days a week to proceed. for four or five hours each after- walk right in. Monday – Saturday 8 am to 8 pm Jury selection in Garcia-Zarate’s the water system, DSRSD said. E. noon, and officials recommended These offers are good at the 2739 Hopyard Road - Pleasanton trial is currently expected to begin coli is found in fecal coliform, and that nearby residents and busi- Cosmo’s 2 location only. 925-462-0123 the week of Aug. 21. Q indicates that water systems may nesses keep their windows closed —Sara Gaiser, Bay City News have fecal pollution. during that time. In all three Dublin locations, While the odor is palpable even chlorine residual — a measure at a low concentration, it’s not that ensures that there’s enough hazardous, according to DSRSD chlorine to keep water clean and officials. safe — was low, but after flushing, The pipeline project is expected levels returned to normal, officials to last through this month in Dub- said. lin and then from later this month District water operators col- through October in Pleasanton. lect weekly water samples every In residential areas, work will be Tuesday. done in daytime to avoid disrup- In more DSRSD news, the dis- tive noises at night, while in com- trict is rehabilitating a major sewer mercial areas, the contractor will pipeline that stretches from Village work around the clock to expedite Parkway in Dublin to the wastewa- the process. ter treatment plant in Pleasanton. DSRSD provides water service On Tuesday, officials warned to Dublin and the Dougherty Val- residents and businesses in cen- ley area of San Ramon, wastewa- tral Dublin that they may notice ter service to Dublin, south San a plastic smell in the air that Ramon and Pleasanton (by con- same day and on Thursday, com- tract), and recycled water for those ing from styrene resin in the pipe communities. Q

Page 6 • August 11, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Sunflower Hill hands out inaugural Rainmaker Awards Officials honored at nonprofit’s Moonlight in the Vines

BY JEREMY WALSH Sunflower Hill’s annual Moonlight in hire its first employees, according Pleasanton City Councilwoman the Vines fundraising gala held July to Houghton. Kathy Narum, Alameda County 29 at Wente Vineyards in Livermore. The nonprofit singled out Supervisor Scott Haggerty and the “We are very fortunate to have Narum for placing Sunflower Hill’s city of Livermore were recently rec- accomplished as much as we have residential needs on the Pleasanton ognized as the inaugural recipients over the past five years,” Susan City Council’s priority list in 2015, of nonprofit Sunflower Hill’s new Houghton, president of Sunflower Houghton said. Rainmaker Awards. Hill’s Board of Directors, said in Earlier this year, the council ap- The two elected officials — along a statement. “And we know that proved a residential development with Livermore Mayor John March- without the support of these im- plan for 87 new houses on Irby and, accepting on behalf of his city portant Rainmakers, we would not Ranch, where Stanley Boulevard — received their awards as part of be where we are today.” turns into First Street — a project “Each, in their own way, allowed that includes 1.64 acres dedicated the ‘rain’ to fall for Sunflower Hill. to the city for a future affordable Our organization grew. Our sun- residential complex for adults with flowers blossomed. These Rainmak- special needs. Sunflower Hill was ers believed in our vision and be- given exclusive negotiating rights cause of that, our entire community to the site, and its proposal is now now benefits,” Houghton added. in the design phase.

Sunflower Hill, based in the Tri- “(Narum’s) early recognition CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Valley, aims to provide vocational, of the need for additional spe- Livermore Mayor John Marchand accepts Rainmaker Award on behalf of his educational and residential oppor- cial needs housing in Pleasanton city from Lynn Monica, director of the Sunflower Hill Gardens at Hagemann tunities for people with develop- helped the organization form a Ranch. mental disabilities in the region. partnership with Irby Ranch and The first elected official to active- their planned residential subdivi- Livermore was recognized for ac- residents with special needs ly help the nonprofit in its search sion,” Houghton said. “Sunflower cepting the nonprofit’s proposal to worked at Sunflower Hill Gardens for a land for a planned residen- Hill’s campus within Irby Ranch is operate a one-acre sustainable gar- at Hagemann Ranch on a regular

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO tial community, Haggerty was also now in development and will afford den at Hagemann Ranch, providing basis, and they harvested 9,600 Sunflower Hill board president Susan honored with a Rainmaker Award 30 individuals with special needs staff and operational support to en- pounds of food, with 70% donated Houghton and Rainmaker Award because of his $500,000 grant last access to affordable housing.” sure success. recipient Scott Haggerty. year that allowed Sunflower Hill to Houghton said the city of Last year, more than 100 local See RAINMAKER on Page 8 Ohthejoyofdoing anythingbutdishes

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supervisors’ chambers at 6 p.m. on RAINMAKER San Ramon man, two judges among Tuesday. Continued from Page 7 Members of the public will be Contra Costa interim DA finalists able to comment starting at 5 p.m., to local food kitchens, according to and anyone unable to attend in Houghton. Moderated candidates panel discussion set for Tuesday person will be able to stream the Sunflower Hill is also moving event live online. forward with a housing complex The field of applicants to fill California Political Reform Act by attorney Paul Graves from Mar- The successful applicant will to serve 44 adults with develop- in as Contra Costa County’s in- spending $66,372 in campaign tinez, assistant district attorney serve until January 2019, when mental disabilities on First Street in terim district attorney in the wake money on personal expenses like Thomas Kensok from Martinez, Peterson’s term of office would Livermore. of Mark Peterson’s resignation has meals and clothes. He was fined and Patrick Vanier of San Ramon, a have expired. Nearly 370 people were on hand been narrowed down to five fi- $45,000 by the Fair Political Prac- Santa Clara County deputy district The finalists will be interviewed at Moonlight in the Vines as Hagger- nalists by the county Board of tices Commission in 2016. attorney. by the Board of Supervisors during ty, Narum and Marchand accepted Supervisors. The five finalists include Diana The county is hosting a discus- a public meeting Sept. 12, and a the Rainmaker Awards. The sold-out Peterson resigned and pleaded Becton, a judge from El Sobrante, sion for the five finalists moderated hiring decision could by made that gala raised approximately $152,000 no contest to a single count of Danielle Douglas, a judge from by former Contra Costa County day or Sept. 19. Q in net revenue to benefit Sunflower perjury in June after violating the Pleasant Hill, senior deputy district Clerk-Recorder Steve Weir in the —Bay City News Service Hill, according to Houghton. Q

Page 8 • August 11, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT

SCHOOL BOARD expenditure adjustments, in- and Supports (PBIS) coordinator, cluding the addition of $20,000 and business services coordinator Continued from Page 5 TAKE US ALONG for overtime for new software Myla Grasso was named interim property — a vacant 13.2-acre implementation. director of maintenance, opera- parcel at 1689 Vineyard Ave. — • The board announced several tions and transportation. and has a lease with the city of appointments that were made in • Also in closed session, the Pleasanton on the upper Bernal closed session Tuesday. board approved settlement agree- Fields property. Pam Vandekamp, Ed.D., was se- ments for reimbursements total- Elementary school enrollment lected as PUSD’s director of assess- ing $204,856 and passed a con- district-wide is at 6,556 students ment and accountability. She most fidential resolution authorizing as of Aug. 1, Ochoa said. Middle recently worked in San Lorenzo Haglund or a designee “to issue a school enrollment is 3,919 and Unified School District as its coordi- notice of intention to dismiss and 5,329 for PUSD high schools. nator of state and federal programs. statement of charges against a per- The estimated administrative PUSD behavior specialist Ashley manent certificated teacher.” and overhead costs affiliated with Sprader was also named interim No additional details were pro- operating a new elementary school Positive Behavior Interventions vided. Q total $838,138. The board’s discussion on the report was a precursor to a future study session that would delve into the considerations for a new Cher Chan Farrell elementary school. A date for that January 18, 1954 – August 2, 2017 has not yet been set. Resident of Pleasanton “We want to make sure we’re moving forward together, and the Charisse (Cher) passed best way I know to do that is to away peacefully at home on have a deep conversation about the morning of August 2 and the issue,” Haglund said in his first board meeting since taking the returned to God, escaping the helm July 3. ravages of her long illness. First Mother’s Day: This photo of Vanora Benjamin and Lindsay and Trustees expressed an eagerness Cher is best known for the Grady Godinez was taken in Elk Grove after breakfast. Grady, who was to have that discussion. care and comfort she gave to born on Jan. 10, 2017, was 4 months old in the picture. It was Lindsay’s “We should have the study ses- her patients, and the love and first Mother’s Day and Vanora’s first year as a grandma. sion sooner rather than later,” cheer she brought to her large To submit your “Take Us Along” entry, email your photograph to trustee Valerie Arkin said. “One family. [email protected]. Be sure to identify who is in the photo of the things passed in the bond (names listed from left to right), the location, the date and any relevant She was born on January was a new elementary school and details about where you took your Weekly. 18, 1954 in San Francisco and I think we do need to proceed in graduated from UC Berkeley that direction, but a lot of par- ticulars have to be sorted out. I in 1976. She went on to earn a • The Criminal Justice Opera- don’t want to see this impede what Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Cal State Bakersfield. AWARD In fact, Cher met her husband while she was attending Continued from Page 5 tional Database Management voters approved, what our demog- System: An upgraded countywide raphers said that we need two new school with his sister. BJ and a friend were returning from cycle of violence and poverty, of- criminal justice database that pro- elementary schools at build-out.” vacation in the canyons of Southern Utah, and could return ficials said. It also includes detailed vides vital information to the coun- Board member Jamie Yee Hintz- through Bakersfield. The Nursing Class was throwing a party job development sessions that serve ty’s major criminal justice partners ke said she’s looking forward to the to celebrate April 1. His friend did not want to stop because as pathways to paid employment. — the Sheriff’s, DA’s and Public De- study session. “there is nothing good in Bakersfield.” Instead, BJ took his The NACo Achievement Awards fender’s offices, the Probation De- “As much as I’d like to hear the sister’s guidance that “there will be 30 nursing students at also honored a variety of county pro- partment and the Superior Court. public comment, I’m dying for the this party who don’t like cowboys.” grams, including initiatives to fight • Automated Employee Onboard- board to have that in-depth con- human trafficking, protect natural ing System: An effort that stream- versation first because we have not Less than a year later, his friend married the woman he resources, expand elections trans- lines the process of bringing new had it,” she said. met that night. Within an hour of meeting her, BJ knew he would someday ask Cher to marry. For 37 years, Cher and BJ parency and save taxpayer dollars. hires into the county organization In other business “We are extremely proud of the by having the employee provide referred to that day as “The Day of the Fools.” national recognition Alameda Coun- required information via online ap- • Haglund spoke at the begin- Cher continued her education at UC San Francisco, ty is receiving this year for the many plication, saving large amounts of ning of the meeting about his first earning a Master’s Degree in Oncology Nursing. Her career ways we are improving service to paper. several weeks as superintendent, as a Nurse Specialist took her from San Jose Medical Center our residents,” Board of Supervisors • Online Filing of Assessment expressing gratitude for those that to Good Samaritan, then to Kaiser, and finally, to Valley President Wilma Chan said. Appeals: A new online system that have welcomed him and for staff Medical Oncology. “It’s gratifying to see such a wide lets residents and business owners who have “helped me find bath- Cher was born in San Francisco to her father Jim and range of excellent county programs appeal property assessments per- rooms and cupboards I’ve needed mother Frances, who together earned nine “Croix de recognized for the innovative ways formed by the county. The process access to.” they are addressing challenges fac- saves staff time and allows appel- The former Santa Ana schools Candlestick” pins that Jim proudly displayed on his Giants ing all local governments,” added lants to track their appeals online. administrator, who has a doctorate cap. Cher watched every single Giants game these last few Supervisor Keith Carson, who • Elections Results Viewer: An in education, started working July years. also serves on the NACo Board of online map created by the IT De- 3 after being formally selected by In 1992, Cher gave birth to Connor James and was pleased Directors. partment that provides precinct-by- the board in June from over 50 to have a son. Connor grew up to play soccer, baseball, The seven other Achievement precinct election results in real time. applicants. basketball, and volleyball. Cher became the definition of a Awards went to the following pro- • A Strategic Plan for Office • Ochoa presented the 45-day Team Mom, always positive and never missing a game. One grams, as described by county Paper: A comprehensive county- budget revise, an update to the season, she wrote the game summaries for our local paper. officials: wide effort in which county depart- district’s 2017-18 projected budget Describing a baseball game where our team hit very well, • MAP1193 — Stop Human Traf- ments together reduced paper use based on the adopted state budget. Cher wrote a transposition like only she could: “The boys ficking: A mobile app developed by 23% over five years. While the budget adopted by the by the DA’s Office and Information • Public Works Surveyor Docu- board in June anticipated $145.4 were really talking to their bats.” Technology Department to educate ments Sharing Website: An online million in general fund revenue, Last August, Cher was both pleased and proud to travel businesses and mobilize commu- tool that makes parcel maps, sur- that figure has since grown by to Pomona for her son’s White Coat Ceremony at Western nity support for a state law requir- vey records and other important about $2 million. Ochoa said most University where he started medical school. ing certain businesses to display documents often sought by the of that amount is associated with Cher is survived by her mother Frances, sister Cheryl, son posters fostering awareness and a public available online — enhanc- one-time dollars from the state that Connor, husband BJ and a large extended family. quick response to suspected cases ing public convenience and saving will be paid this school year. A memorial service will be held. She is missed. of human trafficking. large amounts of staff time. Q There have also been a few PAID OBITUARY

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to Pleasanton police Sgt. Benja- influence of marijuana when the CHP spokesman Officer Derek The man was employed as a POLICE BULLETIN min Sarasua. A red Toyota Rav 4 crash occurred. Reed said. construction worker at the home going north on Foothill Road at The driver of the third vehicle There were no signs of trauma on the 800 block of El Cerro Bou- Teen driver arrested the intersection was also hit during — the Rav 4 — sustained minor and the death is not being investi- levard, and was engaged in what after major-injury the crash, which was witnessed by injuries and was transported to gated as suspicious, but the Alam- “looked like some sort of wood- a Pleasanton police officer in the Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare, eda County coroner’s bureau will working,” Danville Police Chief crash on Foothill Road area. where he was treated and released, conduct an autopsy to rule out foul Allan Shields said. An Oakland teen was arrested The driver of the Altima — later Sarasua said. play. According to San Ramon Val- on suspicion of serious DUI after identified as Elijah Henry, 18, of The prominent intersection, sev- The decedent’s name was not ley Fire deputy chief Lon Phares, police allege he caused a crash in Oakland — and a passenger in his eral blocks south of the Interstate immediately available. the man was using a miter saw. northern Pleasanton that sent three sedan, as well as the driver of the 580-Foothill/San Ramon roads • A 22-year-old Walnut Creek man Phares wasn’t sure exactly how it people, including himself, to the Sonic, sustained major injuries in ramps, was partially closed for has been identified by the Alameda happened, but the man severed his hospital with major injuries last the crash and were transported to several hours while the Pleasanton County coroner’s bureau as the hand right below his thumb all the week. Eden Medical Center for treatment, and Livermore police departments’ victim who died in a crash on east- way across. The three-car collision occurred according to Sarasua. Major Accident Investigation Team bound Interstate 580 in the area Danville police and the SRVF- just before 7 p.m. Aug. 3 at the As of last report, the Sonic driver (MAIT) investigated the crash. of the Altamont Pass on Saturday PD were dispatched at 10:52 a.m. intersection of Foothill Road and was listed in critical condition and The collision remains under morning. DPD arrived first and applied a Laurel Creek Drive, just south of the Altima passenger was listed in investigation. Anyone with rele- Edgar Valdez-Parra died in the tourniquet. The man was taken the Stoneridge Shopping Center. serious condition, Sarasua said. vant information can contact the crash reported around 7 a.m. Sat- to the hospital shortly thereafter, The initial investigation indicates Henry also remains hospitalized, Pleasanton Police Department at urday just east of North Flynn said Phares, and last he’d heard a blue Nissan Altima traveling east- and he has been placed under ar- 931-5100. Road on eastbound I-580 in unin- the man was at John Muir Medical bound on Laurel Creek Drive ran rest on suspicion of DUI (drugs) In other news corporated Alameda County. Center for surgery. the red light at Foothill Road and causing bodily injury to another The crash prompted the closure The man was employed by struck a gray Chevy Sonic driving person, according to Sarasua. Po- • A body found in Pleasanton of the far right lane of the highway Planned Environments Inc., a local south on Foothill Road, according lice allege the teen was under the near an on-ramp to eastbound for hours. No other information landscaping company, according to Interstate 580 last week was that about the crash was immediately the Division of Occupational Safety of a 76-year-old transient man, ac- available. and Health (Cal/OSHA). The divi- Kaaren Northup cording to the California Highway • A 19-year-old man working con- sion’s investigation is ongoing and Patrol. struction on a home on El Cerro could take up to six months. The May 26, 1944 – August 4, 2017 The body was reported at 7:20 Boulevard was hospitalized Mon- firm has no history of worker-safety Resident of Pleasanton a.m. Aug. 3 between Hacienda day morning after cutting off his violations, according to Cal/OSHA. Q Drive and Hopyard Road, just east hand with a saw, according to —Pleasanton Weekly staff Kaaren Anderson Northup, born of the Hopyard Road on-ramp, authorities. and Bay City News Service in Chicago, May 26, 1944; entered into the care of the Lord on August 4, 2017. POLICE REPORT Relocating to California at the The Pleasanton Police Department made Auto theft Fraud the following information available. age of two, Kaaren spent her early Q 12:13 p.m. on the 3100 block of Q 1:05 p.m. on the 2500 block of years on a ranch in the Central Aug. 6 Bernal Avenue Larrikeet Court Valley moving to Pleasanton Q 1:33 p.m. on the 1000 block of Commercial burglary Drug violation Stoneridge Mall Road Q 12:03 p.m. on the 1600 block with her parents, Chan & Irene Q 8:11 p.m. on the 7300 block of Fraud Johnson Drive Stoneridge Mall Road Henderson in 1956. Kaaren Q 4:39 p.m. on the 4800 block of was a 1961 graduate of Amador Theft Bernal Avenue Aug. 1 High School. Active as Worthy Q 6:36 p.m. on the 1400 block of Vandalism Burglary Stoneridge Mall Road Q Advisor of Rainbow Girls, Maid 9:09 a.m. at Laurel Creek and Q 7:52 a.m., 3000 block of Hopyard Stoneridge drives of Pleasanton, and Theme Girl Aug. 5 Road; commercial for the Alameda County Fair. Theft from auto Aug. 3 Q 7:20 p.m., 4300 block of First Street; residential Kaaren attended the University Q 7:03 a.m. on the 800 block of Alcohol violation Division Street Fraud of the Pacific where she pledged Q 2:47 p.m. on the 5100 block Hopyard Q 12:04 p.m. on the 3700 block of Road Q 10:42 a.m. on the 2600 block of Kamp Drive Tri Delta Sorority and graduated Q 11:21 p.m. on the 300 block of St. Lylewood Drive with a teaching degree. Having taught elementary school for Q 12:57 p.m. on the 3500 block of Mary Street Q 2:44 p.m. on the 8200 block of several years, Kaaren then chose to pursue a real estate career. Helen Drive Theft Regency Drive Q 9:47 p.m. on the 11900 block of This lasted until the week of her 50th birthday at which time she Q 6:04 p.m. on the 4400 block of Mohr Theft Dublin Canyon Road Avenue underwent bypass surgery, a result of having become a diabetic Shoplifting Q 12:31 p.m. on the 4800 block of Q 2:44 p.m., 6600 block of Owens Hopyard Road at the age of 17. Her doctor suggested she forego the stress of her Q 6:18 p.m. on the 1300 block of Drive; auto theft Stoneridge Mall Road Q 1:38 p.m. on the 3000 block of current work. She then turned to property management. Fraud Bernal Avenue Q 10 p.m. on the 1500 block of Q 3:26 p.m. on the 5300 block Sonoma Entering into togetherness with Stephen E. Northup in Stoneridge Mall Road Q 2:44 p.m., 5000 block of Owens 1991; they married in February of 1999, and happily resided in Drive Drive; theft from auto Commercial burglary Burglary Pleasanton for the remainder of her days. She could often be seen Q 6:53 p.m. on the 6000 block of Vandalism Q 10:01 a.m. on the 4400 block of around town in her bright orange ELF when she could no longer Johnson Drive Stoneridge Drive Q 2:07 p.m. on the 5700 block of West Las Positas Blvd drive. Nothing could stop her from seeing her Church family, Drug violation Drug violation Q 7:26 a.m. on the 3000 block of friends and community. Kaaren joined the Lynnewood United Q12:25 a.m. on the 1100 block of July 31 Bernal Ave Santa Rita Road Methodist Church where she became a Trustee and attended Vandalism Alcohol violation their lively and informative Bible Study class. She also was Q 7:52 a.m. on the 3500 block of Aug. 2 Q 10:56 p.m. on the 4200 block of active for years in a group called “Blankets for Kids” benefiting Rathbone Way Alcohol violation Valley Avenue neglected and abused children. She and Stephen supported DUI Q 9:21 p.m. on the 900 block of Rose Sex offense Habitat for Humanity, Open Heart Kitchen, Valley Humane Q 9:05 p.m. on the 400 block of St. Avenue Q 3:03 p.m. on Mohr Avenue Mary Street Graffiti Theft Society, St. Jude, and the American Diabetes Association among Alcohol violation Q 8:09 p.m. at Kottinger and Mirador Q 8:42 a.m., 5600 block of Springhouse other charitable organizations. Q 4:56 p.m. on the 4200 block of First St drives Drive; theft from auto She is survived by her husband, Stephen, their daughters, Graffiti Sex offense Q 9:40 a.m., 8000 block of Mountain Melissa Marshburn of Seattle, Jacqui Bailey and her daughter, Q 10:27 a.m. on the 200 block of Birch Q 12:06 a.m. on Main Street View Drive; theft from auto Creek Drive Abigail of Rockwall, TX and Nancy Kostelny of League City, TX. Q 7:24 p.m. on Chabot Drive Q 12:54 p.m., 5500 block of Q 10:53 a.m. on the 1000 block of Theft Springhouse Drive; auto theft A celebration of her life will be held at Lynnewood United Kottinger Drive Methodist Church on Black Ave in Pleasanton on Saturday Q 12:39 a.m., 4400 block of Valley Ave; Q 7:05 p.m. on the 1400 block of theft from auto Stoneridge Mall Road August 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM. Aug. 4 Q 4:33 p.m., 1300 block of Stoneridge Drug violation Contributions will be gratefully accepted by the American Assault/battery Mall Road; shoplifting Q 6:57 p.m. on the Picadilly Court Q 3:29 a.m. on the 5100 block of Diabetes Association in lieu of flowers. Q 7:19 p.m., 2300 block of Stoneridge DUI Drive; shoplifting Hopyard Road PAID OBITUARY Q 9:18 on Stoneridge Drive Page 10 • August 11, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly • Day at the Senior Center Page 14 • Veterans visit monuments Page 16 • Wildlife photographer Page 17

A task force made up of local commis- Gardens site across the street — is slated to sioners, residents of the senior housing start in December and finish in April 2019. City, MidPen partner communities and other stakeholders se- MidPen will expand that property from 40 on Kottinger Gardens affordable lected MidPen for the two-phase project units to 54 split between 24 one-bedroom in December 2011. As part of the project cottages and a multi-story building with 26 senior housing development agreement, the city retained ownership of one-bedroom apartments and four two-bed- in the former Kottinger Place property while room units. Current tenants will move to the MidPen committed to owning and manag- Kottinger Gardens phase one property across ing the new buildings themselves. the street while construction takes place. The project also required buy-in from The Kottinger Gardens complex is more Pleasanton Gardens Inc., the nonprofit than a decade in the making. owner of the 40-apartment Pleasanton Gar- In response to a request from the Hous- dens senior housing complex that is man- ing Commission and a group of residents, STORY BY JULIA REIS | PHOTOS BY DANIEL KIM aged by MidPen. The nonprofit agreed to the city began studying the potential for the donate the Pleasanton Gardens property replacement, expansion and/or renovation ordering an expanse of green grass downtown Pleasanton — is a collaboration and its assets to the city for the redevel- of Kottinger Place and Pleasanton Gardens that makes up Kottinger Village between the city and nonprofit developer opment of that site along with what was in November 2003. The City Council in Park, the new homes sit side by MidPen Housing Corp. formerly Kottinger Place across the street. 2004 approved the formation of a Kottinger side, painted in earth tones and “It’s been a pleasure to partner with the city The first phase of construction began Place Task Force to bring public input into adorned with decorations. of Pleasanton and other community stake- at the old Kottinger Place in March 2016 the planning process and make recommen- New flowers and landscaping dot dirt holders on their clear vision to transform this and consists of tearing down 50 units and dations for the future redevelopment. plots surrounding the single-story cottages. wonderfully situated but outdated property,” building 131 new ones split between 51 In 2010, the council adopted an agree- Planter boxes border the houses, many Abby Goldware, MidPen associate director single-story one-bedroom cottages and a ment for the study of a Kottinger Place brimming with herbs. of housing development, said in a statement. multi-story building with 76 one-bedroom and Pleasanton Gardens development. Two And behind construction fencing, a new “The seniors who lived here previously now apartments and four two-bedroom units. years later they approved an exclusive ne- multiple-story building nears completion, have brand-new, environmentally friendly Former Kottinger Place residents were gotiating rights agreement with MidPen to with tenants expected to move in this fall. homes where they can age in place.” moved to temporary housing or stayed with lead a pre-development process that would Years in the making, the Kottinger Gar- “And once the second phase is complete, relatives for a year until construction on the identify the steps needed to move forward. dens affordable senior housing project is we’ll have doubled the number of affordable cottages was completed in March. Construc- By the end of 2012, the task force was now toward the end of its first phase. The apartments, which is particularly important tion on the multi-story residential building, working on the site planning process with redevelopment of the former Kottinger given the growing population of seniors here which will also house property management Place site and current Pleasanton Gar- in one of the nation’s most expensive hous- offices and a community room, is expected See KOTTINGER on Page 12 dens complex — respectively located at ing markets,” she added. to be wrapped up in October. 240 and 251 Kottinger Drive, just outside The second phase — the redevelopment of the Pleasanton

The new multi-story building at Kottinger Gardens, part of the first phase of the redevelopment project, is slated for completion in October. Pleasanton Weekly • August 11, 2017 • Page 11 KOTTINGER Continued from Page 11 MidPen, which continued through the end of 2013. The City Council approved an overall plan for the project in May 2014. The project is significant, assistant city manager Brian Dolan said, because “there’s a huge need for this kind of housing.” “I think we could build several more of these and there would still be some people that weren’t served, but we have the re- sources to do this one so we’re concentrating on this one,” Dolan said. “The senior low- income demographic has been identified by the city as a population with a specialized need for housing, so we’re very happy to be able to provide something for that group.” Funding sources for the project, which costs roughly $72.2 million, include the city of Pleasanton and county of Alameda; the Housing Authority of the County of Alameda, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, and a perma- nent loan and equity from Union Bank. New units at Kottinger Gardens have accessible features, like shelves that pull out, and planter boxes for residents to garden. Eighty-one of the 185 new units have Sec- tion 8 subsidies, which allows the rent for MidPen received 912 applications for 47 the neighborhood and site,” Goldware said. each household to be calculated based on openings for new households at phase one To that end, MidPen representatives met 30% of the household’s income. The rent in and conducted a lottery last month. with each household individually to get a the one-bedroom units ranges from $548 per On a recent tour of Kottinger Gardens phase sense of what they wanted in a new home. month to $1,097, while two-bedroom units one, Goldware said the redevelopment project “One of the things we heard over and over cost between $658 and $1,097 monthly. is a response to the needs of the residents and was about being able to age in place and Kottinger Gardens will ultimately house demand for affordable senior housing. being able to live independently as long as a mix of longtime and new senior residents “We knew there were long waitlists and not possible,” Goldware said. earning up to 60% of the area median income, a lot of turnover, so we wanted to maximize They also heard that some residents want- or $50,100 for a two-person household. the units while maintaining the character of ed the option of living in a single-story cot- tage or multi-story building. Bill Simpson, 85, lived at Kottinger Place from 2004 until he had to relocate for con- Helping Seniors on the Move! struction in 2016. He and his cat Olivia now reside in one of the new Kottinger Gardens cottages. Active, Comfortable, Simpson was on the Kottinger Place Task Force that worked with MidPen on the de- sign of the new housing. Carefree Living at one of “I liked it very much (at Kottinger Place),” Kottinger Gardens resident and Korean War Simpson said in a recent interview in his veteran Bill Simpson, who lived in the old home. “I had mixed feelings (about the proj- cottages on the property, says he’s pleased with Pleasanton’s 55+ Communities! ect), but I’m very pleased at the outcome.” his new home. Simpson added he likes living in a cottage energy-efficient lights and drought-tolerant “Vineyard Estates” and “Hacienda” as he did before, particularly one that now landscaping. has improved insulation and a wraparound Right now the focus is on wrapping up porch overlooking Kottinger Village Park. the first phase of the Kottinger Gardens Adult Communities. “It’s all very nice,” he said. project this fall. In the multi-story building, Accessibility has been a key consideration Goldware pointed out what will be the com- of the redevelopment. Units feature shelves munity room, the fitness room and a lounge, Manufactured Homes Mobile Homes that pull out and larger bathrooms for seniors spaces where MidPen will offer classes and in wheelchairs, with bars installed and seat services for residents. Right outside, seniors attachments for the bathtubs. will be able to play bocce ball or watch the MidPen is also building with the environ- activity from rocking chairs. ment in mind. All buildings will be fully “It will be really nice once this fencing can insulated, with double-paned windows, come down,” Goldware said. Q

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Pleasanton Weekly • August 11, 2017 • Page 15 BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI fuel throughout South Vietnam. Honor Flight takes As a salute to veterans of World But he volunteers with Honor War II, a nonprofit group called Flight because of his father, Roy Honor Flight hosts visits to the mon- Hebert, who served in the Army Air veterans to ‘their’ uments in Washington, D.C., erected Corps in World War II, joining in in their honor. The organization, in- 1939-40. He died 15 years ago. cluding a Bay Area chapter, leads “I am doing it in his honor,” He- monuments in D.C. all-expense-paid trips for the veterans bert said. “He was in before Pearl several times a year and provides in- Harbor and didn’t get out until after World War II vets find camaraderie in three-day excursions dividual volunteer escorts if needed. the war. He fought in all five the- “We give them the red carpet aters (European, Pacific, Atlantic, treatment, there is no cutting of Eastern and China-Burma-India).” corners to help these men,” said Roy Hebert flew more than 250 Pleasanton resident Glenn Hebert, missions in B-17s, as a radio tele- who has made the trip several times graph operator and a gunner. He did as a “guardian.” not share many of his war experi- “We go to monuments, memori- ences with his son, but his aunt and als, Arlington, and everything is uncle revealed them after he died. paid for — two flights, a five-star “He did a lot of U-boat reconnais- hotel and the best food,” he said. sance, flying over the oceans,” Hebert Honor Flight currently concen- said. “His plane got shot down in trates on World War II veterans. North Africa by the Germans. Only “We are desperate to find them,” four men made it out of the plane Hebert said. “About 400-500 World alive. He was pretty badly injured and War II veterans die every day.” came back to the States and recovered The program will transition to in the burn unit.” Korean and Vietnam War veterans Honor Flight gives the veterans over time, although they are eligible a chance to meet with others who to participate now if they have a have the same types of memories terminal illness. tucked away, Hebert observed. Hebert himself served in the in- “This gathering helps them com- fantry in Vietnam, protecting a con- municate it — the good and the bad voy of tanker trucks that delivered of war. It’s really cathartic for them to go through this. They’re very NATHAN CHEUNG emotional,” he said. Veterans with Honor Flight Bay Area visit the National Museum of American History, which includes exhibits on the Honorflightbayarea.org has infor- wars they fought. mation about the D.C. trips and videos of veterans recalling their experiences. “As soon as that airplane got off the ground, World War II was present,” recalled one. “’When were you there? When were you at the Bulge? When did you join? You’re so young!’” Another recalled being bombed I love when whenever the moon was full. They would race for the foxholes but didn’t want to be the first to go in my Clients say, because of the rats. “Fortunately, we remember the NATHAN CHEUNG funny things,” noted another. Veterans enjoy the iconic Washington, One said the most amazing thing D.C., monuments but many say the about the Washington trip was the best part of the trip is the immediate immediate camaraderie among the “I don’t know camaraderie they experience with what I would do each other. See VETERANS on Page 18 without you.”

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Page 20 • August 11, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Opinion serving us as a congressman. Service, between 2010 and 2016, Council will use $75,000 in PG&E LETTERS My daughter received her J.D. more than 102 million trees died in funding to remove dead and dying Pleasanton degree from U.C. Hastings. Three California. In addition, the wet win- trees, remove brush and fund chip- Weekly A fair complaint years of law school cost over ter fueled the growth of a significant ping days. $140,000, and she took out federal grass crop. The recent Grizzly Fire Each of us can do our part Dear Editor, student loans to pay for her degree. is a reminder that this combination by maintaining defensible space PUBLISHER On June 24, my family and She has been a prosecutor in Sac- may exacerbate this wildfire season. around our homes, creating an Gina Channell, Ext. 119 friends of about 27 members pur- ramento for the past six years and That’s why PG&E is working evacuation and family communica- EDITORIAL chased reserved seats for the fair was promised by the federal gov- with local fire safe councils for tion plan and assembling an emer- Editor horse races as we have done each ernment that the loan forgiveness the fourth year in a row, providing gency supply kit. You can even Jeremy Walsh, Ext. 118 year for about 37 years. We nor- program would begin when she ful- nearly $2 million in project fund- download the new Cal Fire ready Tri Valley Life Editor mally sit in Section E. filled the requirements — including ing this year to reduce the threat of for wildfire app. Dolores Fox Ciardelli This year, we were told that the a higher interest rate, repaid for 10 wildfires. —Cheryl Miller, Diablo Fire Safe Council Editor Emeritus fair no longer uses pins for our years at $1,200 per month. In Alameda and Contra Costa —Laura Wetmore, PG&E Mission Jeb Bing tickets to identify us as payers of the My daughter could have gone counties, the Diablo Fire Safe Division Staff Reporters seats in that area; they did not have into the private sector and made Erika Alvero, Ext. 111 anyone standing at the stairs at the double the money. However, she is Julia Reis, Ext. 121 bottom and people in droves kept proud to be a public servant, and Interns coming up and sitting in our paid put that before income. She is mar- Daniel Kim for seats. ried to yet another public servant, Amanda Su We had to confront them all day one who puts his life on the line as Contributors long and some people didn’t care a Sacramento firefighter. Tim Hunt, Cathy Jetter, Dennis and stayed there for awhile regard- So, Mr. Imperiale, are these the Miller (sports), Mike Sedlak, less of what they were told. I have “elites” that you talked about? The Jenny Lyness, Nancy Lewis never had as lousy a day at the public servants who protect us, ART & PRODUCTION races as I did on that day. defend us and teach our children? Marketing and Creative Director The employees at the top of the I find your letter offensive and dis- Shannon Corey stairs did not pay attention to what turbing, and a perfect example of Design and Production Manager was going on and didn’t seem to what is wrong in America today. Kristin Brown care when we said something to —Linda C. Randes, Designers them. My brother paid for the tick- Public school teacher Linda Atilano, Rosanna Kuruppu, ets, and he should receive a refund Paul Llewellyn, Talia Nakhjiri, since we were all doing the job of a Entrance eyesore Doug Young paid employee who was absent. As far as I am concerned, the fair Dear Editor, ADVERTISING taking my brother’s money is the The Pleasanton City Council Account Executive Expires 8-25-17 same as stealing it, since we paid sends out letters to owners requir- Karen Klein, Ext. 122 for the tickets to sit there and they ing weeds to be cut on vacant lots Real Estate Sales had no one there to protect our because of fire hazards. Apparently Carol Cano, Ext. 226 rights. This is a day the family looks this does not apply to city-owned BUSINESS forward to each year, and I must say properties such as the new park Administrative Associates the fair sorely failed in keeping their on Bernal Avenue across from the Frances DeNisco, Ext. 124 clients happy in this instance. fairgrounds — which, with all its Regina Nestor, Ext. 124 —Diane Cowart weeds, looks like our own “Juras- Circulation Director sic Park.” In hindsight, it looked a Tatjana Pitts, Ext. 141 WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES Public servants lot better when the tenant rancher HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY kept it in alfalfa, and kept it green City Council Dear Editor, and mowed. Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Phone: (925) 600-0840 Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue I’m confused by Ron Imperia- Perhaps it’s time to form up an- Fax: (925) 600-9559 • Please visit our website at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov to view information for Editorial email: le’s July 21 letter on Congressman other task force, as in the Foothill this meeting [email protected] Swalwell’s “Strengthening Loan For- Park experience, to study what to Economic Vitality Committee [email protected] giveness for Public Servants Act” to do about this $15 million city en- Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. Display Sales email: enhance loan forgiveness for teach- trance eyesore. Operations Services, 3333 Busch Road • Discussion regarding Scope of Work for Retail Market Analysis [email protected] ers, police officers, public health —J. 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Pleasanton Weekly • August 11, 2017 • Page 21 Sports Pleasanton man named PLEASANTON Sponsoredpy by GM of Oakland club PREPS Richardson takes helm at Sequoyah after BY DENNIS MILLER 484-0789 vicsallstar.com long stint at Sunol Valley BY JEREMY WALSH Tri-Valley Babe Ruth all-stars Officials at Oakland’s Sequoyah club in the new position of director Country Club have tapped Pleas- of personnel. headed to World Series anton resident Bryan Richardson to Richardson was promoted to gen- lead the century-old club through eral manager at Sunol Valley in 1995 Local boys climb out of elimination bracket to win regional in Tahoe a key stage of its evolution into the and later became a partner and The Tri-Valley Babe Ruth 15-year- 21st century. chief operating officer/general man- old all-stars went to the great va- Richardson, ager — positions he held until the cation destination of Lake Tahoe, a longtime ex- club closed last year. He worked as but it was all business for the local ecutive at Sunol a contracted market researcher and boys as they brought home the title Valley Golf Club analyst for The DeSilva Group and of the Pacific Southwest Regional before it closed DeSilva Gates Construction in the Championships. last year, has interim, according to his LinkedIn By virtue of the win, Tri-Valley been hired as page, until being hired by Sequoyah advances to the Babe Ruth World Sequoyah’s new this summer. Series in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. that general man- Bryan “We’re fortunate to have a lead- began yesterday and ends next ager as the club Richardson er like Bryan Richardson steer us Thursday. continues work through this exciting time,” Steve Tri-Valley, which consists of teens to implement a three-year facilities Callaway, president of Sequoyah’s from Pleasanton and Danville, renovation plan, headlined by a new Board of Directors, said in a state- opened the double-elimination re- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO fitness room and golf performance ment. “Sequoyah is on the move, gional tournament in Tahoe with The Tri-Valley Babe Ruth 15-year-old all-stars are in Tennessee for the World center. with the fitness center and other im- Southern Utah champion Milford, Series after winning the Pacific Southwest regional title with a 9-3 victory over “There’s a buzz at the club around provements and community part- soundly defeating them 25-1. Hawaii in the championship. the new fitness center, which is a nerships planned.” After a day off, Tri-Valley took on prominent example of Sequoyah’s Located just east of Interstate 580 longtime rival Hawaii in game two. Southern California representative The Tri-Valley team consists of mission to offer its members a va- at 4550 Heafey Road, Sequoyah is The team from Oahu took Tri-Valley for a third straight win while facing pitchers Josh Anderson, Joey Bat- riety of activities and experiences nestled between the Oakland Zoo, down 9-3. It was gut-check time for elimination. tilega, Shane Cancilla, Evan Cheva- they have asked for,” Richardson Anthony Chabot Regional Park and Tri-Valley, the two-time defending Next up was a rematch with lier, Patrick Gallagher, Troy Nassar said in a statement. “I’m proud to Leona Canyon Regional Open Space champions of the tournament as one Oahu, a team they would need to and Jaden Sheppard; catchers Brad be part of the team as Sequoyah Preserve. more loss meant elimination. beat twice. Tri-Valley took the first Couture and Matt Sugden; infielders navigates its second century.” The club includes a champion- The team took it one game at time step with a 4-1 win, forcing a win- Trevor Jackson, Luke Palfalvi and A Fremont native, Richardson ship golf course (par 70 for men and in hopes of getting to the champi- ner-take-all title game. Once again, Cory Steinhauer; outfielder Demetre started at Sunol Valley just south of par 72 for women) as well as swim- onship and started with a 9-1 win the local boys came through, this Aaron; and coaches Tony Battilega, Pleasanton in a work-study program ming, tennis and dining. over South Lake Tahoe, the host time with a 9-3 win giving the team Mark Palfalvi and Scott Sugden. while a teen attending Mission San Richardson lives in Pleasanton team for the tournament. In the the regional title and a spot in the Special honors went to five mem- Jose High School. After earning a with his wife of 27 years, Carol. first game of the next day, the team World Series. bers of Tri-Valley for their outstand- bachelor’s degree in economics from The couple have two adult children: beat Yuma, Ariz. 7-2, followed by a The entire team played well ing tournament performance: Joey UC Davis, he returned to the golf Mollie and Collin. Q thrilling 4-3 win over Torrance, the throughout the tournament. 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DUBLIN $769,000 HAYWARD $489,000 LIVERMORE $1,250,000 LIVERMORE CALL FOR PRICING LIVERMORE $775,000 Sat/Sun 1 - 4 Sun 1 - 4 Sat 1 - 4 Sat/Sun 1 - 4 Sat/Sun 1 - 4 7053 Ann Arbor Way 250 Medford Avenue 359 Alden Lane 2057 Lawson Circle 3368 Gardella Plaza LOVELY DUBLIN HOME! Updated Hayward Home!! Wonderful Wine Country Home! NEW listing to the Livermore Market NEW PRICE 3368 Gardella Plaza 4 BD/3 BA HOME IN ECHO PARK 2 BD/1 BA With detached wrkshp w/ 1/4 4 BD/3 BA Highly upgraded formal model 4 BD/3 BA Backs to vineyards w/2.5 Car 3 BD/2 BA Lot approved to be subdivided NEIGHBORHOOD! In wonderful neighborhood BA. Fresh paint, newly installed crpt & home in The Oaks! 4 br/3.5ba 2816 sf detached garage. Available for viewing by city of Livermore. Large lot, single close to Award Winning Schools vinyl. Updated Kit/BA. Huge private lot Thursday, August 10th. family home Lucy Ramos, CalBRE #01393413 Laurie Pfohl, CalBRE #00866660 Kathleen Waelde, CalBRE #00885285 Romar De Claro & Matt Toffey, CalBRE #01341138 / 01955909 Sean Leggat, CalBRE #01280186 925.984.1518 510.851.3551 925.321.3169 925.784.3068 / 408.482.6089 925.847.2216

LIVERMORE $695,000 OAKLEY $629,800 SAN LEANDRO $888,000 SAN RAMON $479,000 TRACY $449,000 Sat 1 - 4 Sun 1 - 4 Sun 1 - 4 Sat/Sun 1 - 4 5810 Idlewild Avenue 6010 Everlasting Way 2627 Lakeview Drive 9005 Alcosta Blvd. 203 2201 Bridle Creek Circle Impressive Remodel! PULTE Home with Mount Diablo View! Bayovista Home ~ Bay & City Views!! Amazing Home in San Ramon! Coming Soon~Lovely Tracy Home!! 3 BD/2 BA Gorgeous granite kit & much 4 BD/3 BA Spacious BD’s + Ofc w/ BD/ 3 BD/3.5 BA Single Level Bayovista Home 2 BD/2.5 BA High End Upgrades 4 BD/3 BA Features BD & Full BA more! Ultra-shed in rear yard for the BA dwnstrs, Elegant strcase, 3 Car Grg, w/ Bay & City Views, Inground Pool, FR & Throughout & More! Location! Close to downstairs, Centrally Located for easy hobbyist or work shop. Crnr lot across frm Park Two Fireplaces. FWY & Award Winning Schools! commute. Great curb appeal! Larry Waelde, CalBRE #00473360 Kay Stromgren, CalBRE #00890095 Laurie Pfohl, CalBRE #00866660 Dennis Serrao, CalBRE #01251442 Judy Holthe & Kay Stromgren, CalBRE #01402178 / 00890095 925.216.5869 925.580.9050 510.851.3551 925.876.3756 510.599.2024/925.580.9050

PLEASANTON 925.847.2200 | 5980 Stoneridge Drive, Ste 122 ColdwellBankerHomes.com

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761 GRACE COURT, LIVERMORE 3288 PICADILLY COURT, PLEASANTON This charming Sunset West home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and Stunning Pleasanton Meadows Home! is located in one of Livermore’s most desired neighborhoods. THIS EXPANDED SINGLE STORY BEAUTY HAS IT ALL! It features: Updated kitchen with quartz counter top, glass Gourmet style updated kitchen with granite counter tops and tile backsplash, white cabinets, black appliances, bar seating back splash, lots of custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances and eating area. Beautifully updated bathrooms, hardwood and entertaining peninsula. More features: 5 bedrooms with flooring, dual pane windows, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, 2 spacious master suites, updated bathrooms, hardwood raised panel doors, copper pipes, newer roof and 2 car garage flooring, neutral carpet, recessed lighting, Plantation shutters, with lots of storage. updated interior doors and newer interior paint. Lush landscape Offered at $719,000 with pavers, composite decking and greenbelt views. Joyce Jones Offer at $1,099,000

REALTOR® Direct: 925.998.3398 [email protected] | joycejones4homes.com BRE# 01348970 Oh by the way … I am never too busy for your referrals!

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370 Oak Lane, Pleasanton 9469 Blessing Dr., The Preserve 2478 Foothill Road, Pleasanton 7967 Stonehurst Court, Pleasanton Offered at $1,799,000 $2,010,000 $1,750,000 $1,199,000 We Know Vintage Hills SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

1138 Mataro Court, Pleasanton 3240 Arbor Drive, Pleasanton 3314 Arbor Drive, Pleasanton 1151 Mataro Court, Pleasanton $1,390,000 $1,370,000 $1,363,000 $1,300,000 We Know Ruby Hill SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

510 Montori Court, Ruby Hill 481 Trebbianno Place, Ruy Hill 593 Trebbiano Place, Ruby Hill 427 Cabonia Court, Ruby Hill $1,429,000 $1,420,000 $1,369,000 $1,360,000

DeAnna Armario Liz Venema Kim Hunt Lisa Desmond Kevin Johnson Amanda Michelle Kroger Team Leader/Realtor Team Leader/Realtor Team Manager/Realtor Buyer’s Specialist Buyer’s Specialist Venema-Davlin Client Services Team Assistant DeAnna 925.260.2220 Luxury Living & Real Estate Specialists in the East Bay Liz 925.413.6544 [email protected] [email protected] CA BRE#01363180 PLEASANTON LIVERMORE DUBLIN SAN RAMON CA BRE#01922957 ArmarioVenemaHomes.com DANVILLE BLACKHAWK ALAMO WALNUT CREEK ArmarioVenemaHomes.com

Pleasanton Weekly • August 11, 2017 • Page 27 THE ADDRESS IS PLEASANTON THE EXPERIENCE IS AIN PINEL

AMO $3,595,000 PLEASANTON $1,999,000 LIVERMORE $1,349,000

230 Lark Lane | 6bd/5ba 2306 Gloria Court | 5bd/4.5ba 2616 Pyramid Street | 4bd/3ba Janna Chestnut | 925.876.6105 Linda Traurig | 925.382.9746 Linda Traurig | 925.382.9746 OPEN SAT & SUN 2:00-4:00 OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-4:00 OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-4:00

LIVERMORE $1,248,000 PLEASANTON $965,000 LIVERMORE $850,000

1948 Hall Circle | 6bd/3ba 4038 Schween Court | 3bd/2ba 858 South K Street | 3bd/2ba Linda Futral | 925.980.3561 Tim McGuire | 925.462.7653 Linda Futral | 925.980.3561 OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00-4:00 BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT

SAN RAMON $843,000 PLEASANTON $820,000 LIVERMORE $768,000

2844 Westwood Avenue | 4bd/2ba 7333 Tulipwood Circle | 4bd/2ba 1157 Lucille Street | 4bd/2ba Sean Jolley | 925.6214.063 Jo Ann Luisi | 925.321.6104 Linda Futral | 925.980.3561 OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00-4:00 BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT

DUBLIN $735,000 BRENTWOOD $689,000 DUBLIN $549,950

7300 Sheffield Lane | 3bd/2ba 716 Richardson Drive | 2bd/2.5ba 3360 Maguire Way Unit 316 | 2bd/2ba Tim McGuire | 925.462.7653 Jo Ann Luisi | 925.321.6104 Esther McClay | 925.519.5025 BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT

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Square footage, acreage, and other information herein, has been received from one or more of a variety of different sources. Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors®. If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation.

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