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Join today: SupportLocalJournalism.org/Pleasanton www.truevalue.com/pleasanton Page 4 • February 5, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Lund Ranch referendum Summer exchange The Pleasanton-Tulancingo Sister City Association is re- petitions due at 5 p.m. tonight cruiting students and families interested in taking part in the Opponents complain to City Council about signature gatherers’ tactics organization’s annual summer exchange program with stu- BY JEB BING signatures from 10% of the city’s a 194-acre site it owns. As part of increase with the development, dents from Mexico. pponents of placing a mea- registered voters — 4,124 people the agreement, Greenbriar would said she was afraid to allow her An informational presenta- sure on the June ballot to — and turn the petitions into city donate 177 of those acres to the children to go to Raley’s supermar- tion for students and parents overturn the City Coun- clerk Karen Diaz. city as open space, which would ket on Sunol Boulevard or even to is scheduled for Feb. 16 at the O cil’s approval of a 43-home devel- At Tuesday’s council meeting, be kept free of any future devel- walk to Hearst Elementary, which Pleasanton Chamber of Com- opment in Pleasanton’s southeast residents complained that they had opment in perpetuity with hiking they attend, because of the overly merce Office, 777 Peters Ave. hills complained vigorously Tues- been verbally accosted by signature trails to be added. aggressive signature solicitors. To participate, students must day night about what they called gatherers at street corners, out- One couple told the council that “My father, a Vietnam veteran, was live in Pleasanton (or the greater strong-arm tactics by those seeking side supermarkets and even on the they were disappointed with the yelled at by one of these outsiders,” Tri-Valley), be in high school signatures to hold the referendum. Hearst Elementary School campus. referendum leaders for using paid she said. “My kids can’t go to the park with two years of Spanish lan- “What have we created here?” Particularly troubling, speakers workers from outside Pleasanton to or library when they are around.” guage courses or equivalent ex- asked former Councilwoman Kay said, were the paid workers who collect the needed signatures. Another woman said she was perience and must have a desire Ayala after 14 speakers addressed sought their signatures on the pro- “It’s a black eye for our city,” they subjected to verbal abuse. to immerse themselves in a new the City Council meeting. posed referendum that would stop said. “I am angry and I want to know culture, association officials said. Proponents of the referendum the plans by Greenbriar Homes to Another woman, who lives on Families must also be willing to have until 5 p.m. tonight to gain build the houses on Lund Ranch, Junipero Street where traffic would See REFERENDUM on Page 6 host a visiting Mexican student. For more info, call student ex- change director Margo Tarver at 846-8456 or visit www.ptsca.org. Express Dublin superintendent lanes set resigning The Dublin Unified School District will be searching for a to open new superintendent this spring after superintendent Stephen this month Hanke announced his retire- ment late last month. Final touches underway Hanke, who has been Dub- lin superintendent for 10 years, for I-580 toll lanes will step down June 30. BY ISABELLA OHLMEYER “This decision is a difficult Motorists will soon be able to one for me to make and has drive through freeway traffic using been on my mind for a time. new Interstate 580 express lanes, After much discussion with my which are scheduled to open later family, we have decided the time this month, weather permitting. is right to take this step,” Hanke The Alameda County Transporta- said in a release. tion Commission announced that The district has grown signifi- the express toll lanes will open “in cantly in size and achievement mid-February,” but representatives since Hanke started as school declined to hone in on an exact date, leader, and the city of Dublin MEREDITH BAUER citing unknown weather conditions. is currently one of the fastest- “After the completion of final sign growing cities in the state. The From the heart installation, testing and lane striping, Dublin school board was sched- Kelly Thielen, an eighth-grader at Hart Middle School, works diligently on a card to send to a soldier serv- the express lanes will be scheduled uled to decide Thursday whether ing overseas, as part of a service project in her school’s art class. to be open,” Tess Lengyel, the com- the district would hire a search Hart art teacher Jane Maker said her students make between 500 and 600 cards per year, which each have mission’s deputy director of plan- firm or use in-house services. a heartfelt message on one side and a drawing on the other, to send to servicemen and servicewomen in ning and policy, said in a statement. Afghanistan and Iraq. Members of various military branches have written back to the class, saying the cards Informational signage on I-580, Navigating chemo help boost morale, according to Maker. along with testing of tag readers The Sandra J. Wing Healing for FasTrak, are currently under Therapies Foundation is hosting construction. a free community event tomor- The express lanes will span 14 row in downtown Pleasanton School board discusses miles in Dublin, Pleasanton and titled, “What to Expect During Livermore. Chemo and Radiation and How They would be free to access for to Handle the Side Effects.” superintendent survey results carpools, vanpools, public transit, The nonprofit organization’s motorcycles and eligible clean-air event will run from 10 a.m. to Search firm hears from 253 people during community outreach vehicles while other solo drivers noon, with check-in at 9:45 could pay a toll to use the lanes from a.m., at Alain Pinel Realtors, BY MEREDITH BAUER search firm member Don Helms said take the reins this summer. Former 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through 900 Main St., Suite 101. In a brief public meeting Tuesday was larger than he usually receives. Amador Valley High principal Jim Fridays. The lanes would be open The event will include pre- night, the Pleasanton school board During a roughly 45-minute pub- Hansen is serving as interim super- free-of-charge all other times. sentations from registered nurse heard an update on responses to a lic session Tuesday, search firm rep- intendent this year in the wake of “Express lanes increase the ef- Kay Alison Ruocco and chief public survey about qualities the resentatives Don and Molly Helms former superintendent Parvin Ah- ficiency of our transportation sys- radiation therapist Bryanna Bal- community would like to see in the went over the responses, which the madi resigning last spring to move tem for commuters, transit and lard — both of Epic Care, a district’s next superintendent. board members will consider when to the Castro Valley district. freight by taking advantage of ex- private oncology practice. A survey was sent out to various narrowing down candidates. No In general, the survey responses isting infrastructure,” Lengyel said. Space is limited and pre-reg- stakeholders on the matter, five public action was taken on the matter, and were unsurprising, according to the All express lane drivers must istration is required by visiting forums were held and members of the board members went into closed consultants and some board mem- have their FasTrak Flex toll tag tinyurl.com/chemoradiation. search firm McPherson & Jacobson session after the responses were bers. The survey found the school mounted and visible on the wind- For more details, visit the foun- met with community groups to get read to discuss contracting matters. district has strong ties to Pleas- shields of driver’s cars. dation website at www.Healing- varying opinions. All told, the search The district is searching for a TherapiesFoundation.org. Q firm received 253 responses, which new permanent superintendent to See PUSD on Page 9 See EXPRESS LANE on Page 9 Pleasanton Weekly • February 5, 2016 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT

ber volunteers. Local CPA chief installed as Ken Norvell of CMIT Solutions, was named Ambassador of the Year for the second year in a row. He chairman of Pleasanton Chamber serves on the chamber’s Ambassa- dor Committee, which is the public Chamber honors board members, business leaders relations arm of the organization. at Ruby Hill club luncheon The Carol Bush Award for out- standing volunteer of the year went to Fratellone for her leadership of BY JEB BING experience providing business con- Pleasanton 2020.” the Pleasanton Young Professionals Matt DePretis, a Pleasanton busi- sulting and tax advisory services to New to the chamber board in over the last two years. She was one ness consultant and tax adviser, has high net worth individuals and pri- 2016 are Sara LeBrun-Scott from of the founding members of the been installed as this year’s chair- vately held companies in a variety of the Marriott Pleasanton Hotel, group, served as its chairwoman for man of the Pleasanton Chamber of industries, leading a team of certi- Randy Brown, PMZ Real Estate and its first two years and helped build Commerce. fied public accountants at DePretis Herb Ritter, Ritter Investments. its membership to 60 individuals. In a ceremony held during a sold- CPAs in Bernal Corporate Park. Returning directors include Dani- Paxson presented the Chairman’s out luncheon at Ruby Hill Golf Club, Also honored at the luncheon elle Fratellone of Fratellone Family Award to Moberg of Insignia De- DePretis was sworn into his new po- were Dave Stark, public affairs di- Chiropractic; Janice Phalen, Diablo CONTRIBUTED PHOTO signs for his work on the chamber’s sition by Mayor Jerry Thorne. rector at Bay East Association of Meridian Realty; Ed Westmoreland, Mayor Jerry Thorne installs Ambassador Committee, which DePretis has served on the cham- Realtors, and Pam Hardy, senior Eddie Papa’s American Hangout; Brian Pleasanton business consultant and included boosting the chamber’s ber board of directors for the past manager of Land Planning at Pon- Gentry, Fremont Bank; Scott Greger- tax adviser Matt DePretis as this membership. five years and has been active on derosa Homes. They stepped down son, Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare; year’s chairman of the Pleasanton The chamber’s foundation chair- the chamber’s Economic Develop- after 13 years of combined service Todd Moberg, Insignia Designs; Mike Chamber of Commerce. man Jim DeMersman, executive ment and Government Affairs com- on the chamber’s board. Peel, Venture Sotheby’s International director of the Museum on Main, mittees and its political action arm, “They’re stepping down, but Realty; Harold Roundtree, UNCLE less individuals and businesses who presented the Jenny Doehle Lead- known as BACPAC. thankfully not stepping away,” Credit Union and Heather Stanek, bring their time, talent and resourc- ership Pleasanton award to Donna He succeeds James Paxson, gener- DePretis said. “Both will remain ClubSport Pleasanton. es to the table year in and year out Colteaux. The annual award honors al manager of Hacienda, who contin- active on committees representing “This is the one time during the for the greater good of our commu- a Leadership Pleasanton graduate ues to serve on the chamber’s board. the interests of business to govern- year we turn our attention inward nity,” chamber CEO Scott Raty said. who exemplifies the program’s goals DePretis has over 25 years of ment and advancing policies in and say thank you to the count- Awards were also given to cham- for community engagement. Q

JEB BING Barbara Guensche and Richard Bolf, neighbors on Junipero Street, stand together at Farmers Market to urge voters not to sign a Lund Ranch referendum petition

ber of signatures, will then forward REFERENDUM them to the Alameda County Reg- Continued from Page 5 istrar of Voters, whose office will check each signature against voter who hired these people and what registration records and also look the name of the company is that for duplicates. supplies these kinds of workers,” The registrar’s office must com- she said. plete its review within 60 days. Referendum backer Allen Rob- It’s that office’s final number that erts told the council that while will determine if at least 10% of the some of the signature gatherers city’s registered voters signed the were being paid, another 50 of petitions to call for a referendum. them were Pleasanton volunteers. If they did, Diaz will send that But when Councilman Arne verification to the City Council Olson asked him to identify the which could repeal the ordinance it firm that is supplying the paid approved Jan. 5 authorizing Green- workers, Roberts said he knows the briar Homes to move forward on its company but declined to disclose proposed Lund Ranch development. that information. Or, more likely, the council with- At 5 p.m. tonight, Roberts and in 88 days must call for a special others leading the referendum ef- election to ask voters to decide how fort must turn their petitions into to proceed. That election would Diaz. She will make a prima facie likely be held during the June 7 (first look) review of the petitions primary at an estimated cost to city and, if they have the needed num- taxpayers of $250,000. Q Page 6 • February 5, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Rainbow over Main Street makes for spectacular photo Del Prado couple find Pleasanton ‘such a picturesque community’ BY JEB BING era to the north for a spectacular As Pleasanton merchants and shot at the rainbow. restaurant owners say, it pays to Although Mark owns a top-qual- come downtown frequently. ity, highly sophisticated camera, Mark Fraze and his wife Nancy this was a spur of the moment oc- walk Main Street and adjoining casion. side streets five to six evenings “I only had my LG3 smartphone every week, both to walk their dog with me to use as a camera,” he Annie and to seize photo opportu- said. “In order to capture the full nities for their enjoyment. arch of the rainbow, I took three They were on Main Street last side-by-side shots and stitched Sunday at 4:45 p.m. after a quick them together in Photoshop.” and sudden hail storm came when The Frazes have lived in the Del Mark said they spotted “an amazing Prado neighborhood since 2011, full rainbow.” moving here from Danville. “It was such a vibrant one, with “We always loved Pleasanton and a very dim double rainbow above found ourselves spending our free it as well, that people were getting time here, so we decided to move out of cars and stepping out of here when we downsized,” Mark shops and restaurants to see it,” he said. said. Always looking for photo op- Mark, a senior paralegal with portunities, he said that’s easy here MARK FRAZE IBM Corp., whose hobby is ama- because “Pleasanton is such a pic- Pleasanton resident Mark Fraze captured this photograph of a rainbow over Main Street while on a walk downtown teur photography, pointed his cam- turesque community.” Q with his wife last weekend. Registration opens for the 2016 Pleasanton Run for Education Thousands expected to walk/run in April 17 event at Fairgrounds Registration for the 2016 Pleasan- ppierun.org. ton Run for Education is now open. In its fourth year, the Pleasanton The annual event will be held Run continues to be a popular race April 17, with runners having a and fundraising event with 75% of choice of 5K, 10K or 15K distanc- participants coming from the stu- es. For the younger runners, there dents, families and teachers in the are two Kids’ Challenge courses: Pleasanton Unified School District. 1/2K and 1K. Last year’s event had more than Runners who register for the 2,500 runners and raised more than event before March 14 will receive $97,000 for Pleasanton schools and a 20% discount off their entry. Run- students. Q ners can register online at www. — Jeb Bing New Livermore Lab

FOOTHILL DECA/TYLER WONG lecture series to focus Edward Im and Raymond Peng display awards won by Foothill’s DECA program in the Northern California Career Development Conference in San Ramon earlier this month. Among other awards, Im took first in the on women in science advertisement campaign category, and Peng won in the marketing management series category. Program starts tomorrow at Bankhead Theater

BY JEB BING and teacher Katherine Huang of Foothill DECA takes top honors Lawrence Livermore National Dougherty Valley High School. Laboratory’s popular lecture pre- They will discuss how scientists in managerial competition sentations return tomorrow with create new elements, and how their the focus on women in science, nuclear and chemical properties Students take home 121 awards in three-day conference technology, engineering and math- compare to their naturally-occur- ematics. ring counterparts. BY MEREDITH BAUER in marketing, advertising, sales and a comprehensive industry The free program will offer four They will also discuss the jour- Foothill’s entrepreneur program, and hospitality management, exam. lectures on the theme, with identi- ney from element discovery to ele- DECA, won high honors at a re- among other categories. Foothill’s first-place winners cal presentations at 9:30 and 11:15 ment naming, culminating with the cent San Ramon career skills com- “My favorite part of this con- were Tanvi Antoo, Sofia Mos- a.m. every Saturday through Feb. official naming of element 116 as petition. ference was feeling the electricity kalenko, Edward Im, Ananth 27 in the Bankhead Theater, locat- Livermorium in honor of the sci- Foothill students secured six of our team spirit fill the room, Kumar, Rithvik Sunku, Mihir ed at 2400 First St. in Livermore. entists and research that has been first-place awards, four second- as our students cheered on one Weling, Ardin Lo, Raymond Peng Each lecture will highlight done at the Livermore lab since its place awards and seven third- another with undeniable Falcon and Praveen Ravisankar. cutting-edge science presented discovery. place awards in the Northern pride,” Foothill DECA adviser Lo, the DECA president, said he by leading lab researchers who Other lectures that follow are: California Career Development Tami Raaker said. “loved being able to compete and are joined by high school science • Feb. 13: “iCHIP: Human Physi- Conference in San Ramon from The team competed against truly apply all of our classroom teachers. ology in the Palm of Your Hand,” Jan. 15-17. about 1,600 high school students learning to real-world situations.” Kicking off the series on Satur- by lab scientists Elizabeth Wheeler Overall, the team brought in 40 categories, and the compe- DECA is now preparing for the day will be “Behold Livermorium: and Monica Moya and teacher Erin home 121 awards in the compe- titions included a combination State Career Development Con- A Quest for New Elements,” by tition that tested students’ skills of presentations, written projects ference in San Diego in March. Q lab scientist Dawn Shaughnessy See LECTURE on Page 9 Pleasanton Weekly • February 5, 2016 • Page 7 NEWSFRONT PUSD opens donation closet, new media center at Village High

BY MEREDITH BAUER research. In addition, Village High As the ribbon was cut on Pleas- will be the host space for the new anton Unified School District’s new donation closet, which will be open donation closet last week, Debra to Pleasanton Unified families and Miller cheered. others in the community who need The donation closet was more access to donated clothes. than a place for low-income resi- The Hangar, the name of the new dents to get free clothes, although donation closet, will be staffed by that is a huge aspect. It’s also a Pleasanton Unified special-educa- place where special-needs students tion students, who will learn job like Miller’s son can get ready for skills such as how to stock a room, retail jobs one day. fold clothes and shop for others. “It gives our kids a purpose, and Students started handing out everyone needs a purpose,” Miller clothes in December after a soft said. opening, and so far 239 bags of The district officially opened its clothes have been given away, dis- donation closet for low-income res- trict spokesman Patrick Gannon MEREDITH BAUER idents and Village High’s first media said. Koji Tamasu, parent of a Village High student, peruses the books at the school’s new media center. The media center, center at a joint celebration Jan. 28. “I know that he feels really good which opened last week, includes a library and computer stations for online research. The move means Village High about being able to help and to will have a library and a dedicated have the training,” Miller said of they’re helping needy families.” clothes to suits to rain coats,” she doesn’t have any sort of library or area for its students to do online her son, Ajay. “At the same time, Special education director Marla added. media center, so the district felt Silversmith said allowing special- The opening of Village High’s in terms of equity, we have that needs students to run the room will media center means students resource,” she said. “It’s important improve their self-confidence and will have access to a library and for our students to have an experi- give them marketable skills that Chromebooks for online research, ence here that mirrors what they they can use after graduation. principal Dana Chavez said. were getting at Amador or Foothill The closet will be open to “any- Up until now, students at Pleas- as much as possible.” one who has a need” and will anton’s alternative school had to The media center is in its first be filled with clothing, shoes and use Pleasanton’s public library phase, which means it’s being set other items for adults and children, when they needed to check out up in a former classroom, and ad- she said. books for research. ministrators hope they’ll be able to “We have everything from baby “We’re one of the few sites that expand it as funding allows. Q Local Girl Scout troop collects coats for homeless Fairlands Elementary scouts raised more than 500 winter coats

Fifth-grade Pleasanton Girl Scout Troop 31497 organized a coat drive for homeless individuals in Oak- land over the holiday season. The girls worked with One Warm Coat, a national coat drive charity, to get their project off the ground. The troop presented their community service idea to students at Fairlands Elementary, distributed more than 900 fliers and made posters to inform the community about their project. More than 500 coats were do- nated by the public for this com- munity service project, which the troop delivered to the East Oak- land Community Center. The cen- ter provides resources to homeless people of all ages. Parent volunteer Kelly Enright said the troop wanted to connect with the people they were helping by delivering the coats themselves. COURTESY OF TROOP 31497 “The biggest impact was felt by Fifth-grade Pleasanton Girl Scout Troop 31497 raised more than 500 winter the girls when the coats were de- coats last month to donate to homeless people in Oakland. livered in person to the shelter in Oakland. There were several home- children at the shelter. Enright said on the windows, security doors and less people at the facility who were the girls left with the realization people from all walks of life,” En- grateful and overwhelmed with the that “not all communities are like right said. “The staff made everyone donation,” she said. “The girls had Pleasanton.” feel comfortable by asking about a very different mental image of Enright said the young scouts sports and laughing with our troop. what a homeless person looks like were glad they were able to make Think the whole experience gave and didn’t realize how far-reaching someone’s winter a little easier. the children a new perspective.” the homeless problem is.” “Hand-delivering the coats to the Her daughter, Sophia, said she She said one of the greatest im- homeless in Oakland was quite an felt “glad to help people that may pacts was when the troop met eye-opening experience for them. be cold over the winter.” Q a young single mother with two They were not used to seeing bars —Meredith Bauer Page 8 • February 5, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT

PUSD that it is a great place for families, it New TV30 series features is safe, it has a highly educated pop- Continued from Page 5 ulation and it is a well-maintained municipality, among other qualities. Tri-Valley advantages anton’s community, and any new When asked about the district’s leader will take on the empowering strengths, stakeholders said it has Marshall Kamena hosts Visit Tri-Valley’s Barbara Steinfeld and the challenging aspects that strong parent involvement, it has come with that responsibility. high-quality teachers, it has strong BY JEB BING features two natural partners,” he moting shopping and dining, visit- However, Don Helms said he was instructional coaching and it has “About the Tri-Valley,” TV 30’s added. “‘About the Tri-Valley’ is one ing the quaint downtowns, hik- surprised how emphatic responders many programs committed to di- new series on people, events and and Visit Tri-Valley is the other.” ing and biking, attending weekend were about diversity issues in the city. versity, among other qualities. organizations in the region, is now Visit Tri-Valley is the new name sporting competitions, promoting He said most of the district’s minority Some of the challenges mentioned airing on Comcast TV Channel 30 of the Tri-Valley Convention and the wine country and the beer trail. population is the Asian community, were the ongoing debate about the and AT&T U-verse via Channel 99. Visitors Bureau, serving the four In the first episode of “About and members of that community district’s instructional calendar, admin- The programs highlight the val- cities and headed by Steinfeld, who Tri-Valley,” it is pointed out that want a leader who will recognize and istrative turnover, the district’s consid- ley and feature Marshall Kamena, joined the local organization in for Joyce Scardina Becker, nothing respect their needs, too. eration of a bond measure and chal- president of the TV30 Foundation, 2013 after serving for 16 years with compares to weddings. Molly Helms said other commu- lenges with Common Core transition. as host interviewing Barbara Stein- Travel Portland, where she was vice “Here in the Tri-Valley, there’s nity members also wanted to make Community members said they feld, president of Visit Tri-Valley, a president of Tourism-Sales. Prior no shortage of those, thanks to sure high-achieving students got the want a superintendent who is transpar- destination marketing organization to joining the Portland tourism a booming local wedding scene,” extra boost they needed, and others ent, a strong leader, an ambassador for serving Danville, Dublin, Liver- organization, Steinfeld worked as Kamena said. emphasized making sure low-income the school district and highly present more and Pleasanton. the international tourism manager Becker is the author of “Count- students weren’t left behind the pack. in the community, among other traits. “So much is happening here lo- at the Tampa Bay Convention & down to Your Perfect Wedding,” The district survey was broken Don Helms said stakeholders said cally it seems a likely time to ex- Visitors Bureau for eight years. and the TV30 program talks about into four parts: the strengths of the they want a leader who is “out there pand community television’s pro- “The Tri-Valley may be known how the Tri-Valley offers a lovely city, the strengths of the district, the and talking and listening to everyone.” duction scope,” Kamena said. “The for its world-famous wines, but wine country experience without challenges the next superintendent In other business Tuesday, the program will embrace many in- these days vino isn’t the only bev- the high price tag or restrictions should be aware of and qualities school board appointed Josh But- teresting themes and time periods erage drawing crowds here,” Stein- of California’s other wine country the community wants to see in the terfield as an interim vice principal about all things Tri-Valley.” feld said. “The ‘Tri-Valley Beer Trail’ areas. next school district leader. at Foothill High and Beth Patock as These will include topics related is a growing collection of 16 craft “It’s also a more economical al- In general, members of the pub- a part-time interim vice principal at to history, science, vintners, the breweries, taprooms and restau- ternative for guests traveling to a lic said Pleasanton’s strengths are Mohr Elementary. Q arts, children, entrepreneurship, rants from Danville to Livermore.” wedding, since hotel room rates recreation and quality of life. The current marketing efforts of are typically much lower here,” “Our first new show of 2016 Visit Tri-Valley are focusing on pro- Steinfeld added. Q Local water board members

confirm re-election bids WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES Three Zone 7 board seats are up for grabs in June Planning Commission Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. While many voters will be focus- Pleasanton, Livermore, Cal Water’s For example, the board votes on Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue ing on the presidential primaries in Livermore division and Dublin San the annual water rate, which affects ࠮=LZ[PUN;LU[H[P]L4HW 7HTLSH/HYK`7VUKLYVZH/VTLZ000UJ June, a local race is also set to take Ramon Services District. Zone 7 is how much communities such as Application for a Vesting Tentative Map to subdivide an approximately 4.2-acre place during late-spring elections. also tasked with flood prevention, Pleasanton pay for water. Increases property at 3430-3450 Cornerstone Drive into 30 lots for 25 new single-family OVTLZHWWYV]LK\UKLY7<+HUKÄ]LJVTTVUHYLHSV[ZAVUPUNMVY[OL Three Zone 7 Water Agency so it is in charge of maintaining mean the city of Pleasanton will property is PUD – MDR (Planned Unit Development – Medium Density Residential) board positions are up for re-elec- man-made channels that funnel likely charge its customers more for District tion on June 7, the same date as water through cities, among other water. Democratic and Republican pri- duties. The Zone 7 board decided late Youth Commission mary elections in California. While some voters might not last year to increase the rate from Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Board members Sandy Figuers, have heard about Zone 7 when January forward. The board stated Library Commission Angela Ramirez-Holmes and Dick scanning down their presidential in deliberations that the increase Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Quigley plan to run for re-elec- primary ballot in June, voting for was long overdue, and financial ad- tion on the seven-member board, the agency’s board members is im- visers stated the district would be Parks & Recreation Commission which handles water distribution portant on a local level. The board hard-pressed to avoid financial ruin Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. and flood protection policy matters approves the agency’s budget, de- if it continued with funding con- • Please visit our website at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov to view information for for the agency. cides when to implement rate in- struction projects and maintenance these meetings Zone 7 is a water wholesaler creases that affect cities’ water costs without passing a rate increase to ************************************************************************ for much of the Tri-Valley, selling and makes other decisions about bring in additional revenue. Q COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES RECRUITMENT the water it buys from the state to how the agency should run. —Meredith Bauer The City Council is accepting applications for the following: ing the World through Statistics,” The lecture series will be avail- )PJ`JSL7LKLZ[YPHUHUK;YHPSZ*VTTP[[LL LECTURE by lab scientist Ana Kupresanin able at a later date via the lab’s You- 1 Member Continued from Page 7 and teacher Richard Newton of Tube channel. A student worksheet ,JVUVTPJ=P[HSP[`*VTTP[[LL 1 Member from each of the following categories: Tracy High School. outlining each talk also will soon Commercial Real Estate Development McKay of Tracy High School. The lectures and demonstra- be available on the Science on Sat- Environmental Industry • Feb. 20: “Harnessing Fusion: Cre- tions, sponsored by the Livermore urday website http://education.llnl. Medical Technology ating a Sun on Earth,” by lab sci- Lab’s Science Education program, gov/students/science-on-Saturday. 5VU7YVÄ[*VTT\UP[`)HZLK6YNHUPaH[PVU entist Tammy Ma and teacher Tom are targeted to middle and high For more information, go to that 7SHUUPUN*VTTPZZPVU Shefler of Granada High School. school students. Seating is on a website or contact Joanna Albala at 1 Member • Feb. 27: “From Basketball and first-come basis. There is no pre- 422-6803 or by email at albala1@ @V\[O*VTTPZZPVU Medicine to Climate: Understand- registration. llnl.gov. Q 3 Middle School Members 2 High School Members 1 At Large Member 2 Alternate Members Lengyel said. online at bayareafastrak.org. EXPRESS LANE (S[HTVU[,K\JH[PVU(K]PZVY`)VHYK Continued from Page 5 Drivers who plan on using the Along with purchasing the re- express lanes in the future are en- quired toll tag to show while trav- The City of Pleasanton is recruiting for a member to participate on the Altamont “FasTrak Flex is a new type of couraged to purchase the FasTrak eling in the new express lanes on Education Advisory Board. The representative chosen by the City Council must be a Science, Environmental Education or Vocational Education teacher from FasTrak tag that must be set to Flex toll tags at Costco, Walgreens I-580, East Bay drivers need to the Pleasanton Public Schools. 2-3 or more passengers that al- or Safeway stores in the Tri-Valley register their toll tag and create (7730*(;065+,(+305,-90+(@4HYJO lows drivers to designate if they area. Drivers can also purchase an account online on the Bay Area Interviews will be held on March 31st and April 1st are driving solo or carpooling,” their mandatory FasTrak Flex toll FasTrak’s webpage. Q Apply at http://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/clerk/boards/application.asp -VYHKKP[PVUHSPUMVYTH[PVUJVU[HJ[[OL6ѝJLVM[OL*P[`*SLYRH[   Want to get news briefs emailed to you every weekday? 123 Main Street, Pleasanton Sign up for Express, our new daily e-edition. To explore more about Pleasanton, Go to www.PleasantonWeekly.com to sign up. visit us at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov Pleasanton Weekly • February 5, 2016 • Page 9 Community Pulse POLICE BULLETIN Man robs local Arby’s Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact police. drive-thru at gunpoint • Pleasanton police have sent out a warning to Pleasanton police are seeking a man who urge residents to not “Be Like Bill” and share per- robbed Arby’s restaurant on Owens Drive near sonal memes online due to security risks. Hopyard Road at gunpoint Saturday night, mak- Shannon Revel-Whitaker, community services ing off with an undisclosed amount of cash. officer at the Pleasanton Police Department, was At around 9:30 p.m., police said a man drove browsing through her personal Facebook site up to a drive-thru window, pointed a black and noticed the “Be Like Bill” postings on her semi-automatic type of pistol at the cashier and newsfeed. demanded money. No one was injured during The meme itself is a stick-figure caricature that the robbery. mocks everyday social media habits with satirical Pleasanton police said that once he got the comebacks, and it has gone viral in recent weeks. money, the man drove off. He was last seen driv- She decided to try the meme for herself but ing north on Chabot Drive. quickly noticed the security risks that came with The gunman was described as a Hispanic man making a custom meme. in his mid-20s, wearing a red hooded sweatshirt “On a personal level, I went through the ‘Be and a black baseball cap. He was driving a dark Like Bill’ meme, and you take it and it gives you green, older-model minivan with a license plate a warning and a policy. I didn’t end up sharing number beginning with 6HY, police said. the meme on my Facebook page because I didn’t He had not been captured as of Wednesday like what the warning and policy stated,” Revel- morning. Anyone with information about the Whitaker said. incident is asked to contact Pleasanton police at Blobla, the meme’s creator, states in its terms 931-5100. and conditions policy that people who partici- In other police news: pate in the meme’s game and sharing “will allow • A man posing as a customer robbed a Valero us to use, edit your content with our service gas station in Pleasanton last week. permanently, no limit and no recover.” Police said the male robber went into the Social media users who engage and use the station in the 3100 block of Santa Rita Road at “Be Like Bill” meme content could be at risk of 12:35 p.m. on Jan. 26. He pretended to make the meme causing a virus on their computers and a purchase but pushed the cashier away from tracking and attempting to steal bank account the register as soon as the drawer opened before numbers or credit card information, police said. fleeing the scene on foot heading south with an “Although the memes are fun to see, it is not undisclosed amount of money, police said. worth the security risk,” Revel-Whitaker said. Witnesses told investigators that the robber “Read the fine print and make sure you are OK ran to a red sports car nearby. with the terms. To share a chuckle is not worth He was described as a black man with a thin the frustration.” build, between 6 feet and 6 feet 3 inches tall. He Under the law, those arrested are considered was wearing black jeans and a black shirt with innocent until convicted. Q the words “Straight Outta Cali” on the front in —Meredith Bauer and Isabella Ohlmeyer white lettering, according to police. Information from Bay City News was used in this report.

POLICE REPORT

The Pleasanton Police Department made Q 4:22 p.m., 6700 block of Bernal Q 6:50 p.m., 1000 block of Stoneridge the following information available. Avenue, shoplifting Mall Road, theft from auto Q 5:45 p.m. in the 4200 block of Jan. 31 Rosewood Drive Jan. 26 Vandalism Q 7:29 p.m. in the 11900 block of Graffiti Q 7:39 p.m. in the 4000 block of Dublin Canyon Road Q 2:20 p.m. in the 1800 block of Stoneridge Drive Q 7:48 p.m. in the 4400 block of Santa Rita Road Commercial burglary Del Valle Parkway Sex Offenses Q 7:04 p.m. on Santa Rita Road Q 10:23 p.m., 5500 block of Q 8:59 p.m. on Holland Drive Springhouse Drive, theft from auto Auto theft Theft Q 11:04 p.m. in the 7800 block of Q 3:37 p.m. in the 4400 block of Creekside Drive Q 9:23 a.m. in the 1300 block of Valley Avenue Germano Way Fraud Rape Q 9:45 a.m., 2000 block of Q 1:57 p.m. in the 2100 block of Q 12:47 p.m. on Rosewood Drive Stoneridge Mall Road, shoplifting Alexander Way Q 10:28 a.m. in the 5500 block of Jan. 30 Vandalism West Las Positas Boulevard Theft Q 7:35 a.m. in the 700 block of Q 3:22 p.m. in the 5700 block of Summit Creek Lane Owens Drive Q 12:18 p.m. in the 500 block of Dolores Place Q 3:24 p.m., 1500 block of Jan. 27 Stoneridge Mall Road, shoplifting Q 2:13 p.m., 800 block of Abbie Street, theft from auto Fraud Q 6:50 p.m., 1000 block of Stoneridge Q 7:50 a.m. in the 2100 block of Mall Road, theft from auto Q 7:34 p.m., 1600 block of Stoneridge Mall Road, shoplifting Cameron Circle Q 9:57 p.m. in the 6700 block of Q 3:13 p.m. in the 4500 block of Bernal Avenue Q 8:56 p.m., 4500 block of Rosewood Drive, shoplifting Pleasanton Avenue Vandalism Q 3:38 p.m. in the 3200 block of Q 10:41 p.m. in the 1300 block of Q 7:03 a.m. in the 6200 block of Stoneridge Mall Road Belvedere Court Stoneridge Mall Road Commercial Burglary Jan. 29 Q 1:27 p.m. in the 4400 block of Jan. 25 Robbery Rosewood Drive Fraud Q 7:28 p.m. in the 6700 block of Theft Q 5:37 p.m. in the 3200 block of Bernal Avenue Q 9:11 a.m., 3600 block of Curtis Circle Auto theft Washington Street, theft from Rape auto Q 7:55 p.m. in the 11900 block of Q 1:38 p.m. on Trenton Circle Dublin Canyon Road Q 10:54 a.m., 1500 block of Stoneridge Mall Road, shoplifting Theft Q 4:59 a.m., 1700 block of Santa Jan. 28 Q 2:49 p.m., 1500 block of Rita Road, shoplifting Theft Stoneridge Mall Road, shoplifting Q 1:49 p.m. in the 7600 block of Q 6:05 p.m., 4800 block of Chabot Q 7:41 a.m., 5500 block of Stoneridge Drive Springhouse Drive, theft from auto Drive, theft from auto Page 10 • February 5, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly Opinion

Pleasanton EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Weekly is sold. Ms. Jones stipulated, An endowment will be set PUBLISHER Honoring the late Jean Jones however, that she wanted the up with the Museum on Main Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 house and property to be used with the assets from Ms. Jones’ as a public museum, much like estate, including proceeds from EDITORIAL the Museum on Main that is the sale of the home and in- Editor part of the Amador-Livermore cluding the direction that Ms. Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 Valley Historical Society. That Jones be acknowledged at the Tri Valley Life Editor Dolores Fox Ciardelli put the city in a bind with nei- downtown museum. The en- Associate Editor ther the city, the Museum on dowment will be kept by the Jeremy Walsh, Ext. 111 Main nor Ms. Jones’ neighbors city with its funds to be used Staff Reporter on Neal Street wanting another only by co-agreement between Meredith Bauer, Ext. 121 museum, especially not on a the city and the museum. street in Old Town Pleasanton. Jean Jones was a graduate of Intern JEB BING Isabella Ohlmeyer House at 309 Neal St., the longtime home of the late Jean Jones. Tuesday’s action ends the city- Amador Valley High School, Contributors assigned work by MacDonald where she met her future hus- Cathy Jetter, Dennis Miller (sports), he City Council agreed anton, a gift that came as a total to satisfy the will’s stipulations. band Bud Jones. She had a suc- Mike Sedlak, Kate Lyness, Tuesday to wrap up final surprise when her will was read A commemorative plaque will cessful career as an engineer at Nancy Lyness T affairs for Jean Jones, who after her death in January 2015. be installed at the home, detail- Pacific Bell. She and Bud, also ART & PRODUCTION died last year in her home at In another surprise, Ms. Jones ing its history. Whoever buys now deceased, enjoyed their Marketing and Creative Director 309 Neal St. where she had designated local attorney Peter the house will have to follow years in Pleasanton. Giving back Shannon Corey lived since 1932 and wanted it MacDonald as trustee of her es- the guidelines of other owners to the city they loved was a self- Design and Production Manager preserved as a city historical site. tate, who said he had befriended in the historic neighborhood less act well deserving of the last- Kristin Brown The house, still filled with the woman but barely knew her. by preserving the front facade ing tribute the City Council has Designers many of her lifelong furnishings, As the beneficiary of Ms. of the home. given them in return. Q Linda Atilano, Diane Haas, including a rusting car in front of Jones’ entire estate, the city Rosanna Leung, Paul Llewellyn, a deteriorating backyard garage, could receive assets in the range Visit Town Square at PleasantonWeekly.com Nick Schweich, Doug Young was given to the city of Pleas- of $1.3 million when the house to comment on the editorial. ADVERTISING Account Executive Karen Klein, Ext. 122 LETTERS Real Estate Sales Carol Cano, Ext. 226 We stand with Muslim BUSINESS Americans for peace and for San Ramon) and Minister Jonathan actions of a “City of Character” in best for the community and not just Business Associate mutual respect Tarman (Castro Valley United Meth- my mind, and actions do speak more one neighborhood? Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 odist Church). than words. Do not sign the petition, because As clergy of the East Bay, we —Rev. Heather Leslie Hammer —Edward Janas doing so sets a dangerous precedent Circulation Director speak out against fear of Islam and for the outcomes of future issues here Zachary Allen, Ext. 141 fear of Muslims. City of Character? Deceptive ads in Pleasanton. Front Office Coordinator We rebel against hateful acts de- Dear Editor, Dear Editor, —Robert Comito Sierra Rhodes, Ext. 124 faming mosques and disrespectful The city of Pleasanton advertises My family has lived on Junipero Decline to sign HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY comments in the media maligning itself as a “City of Character.” A recent Street for over 20 years. Last week, Muslims. experience I had certainly questions I saw a full-page ad that compared Dear Editor, Phone: (925) 600-0840 We are pleased to be neighbors that premise. a photo of the undeveloped Lund The recent Lund II referendum, Fax: (925) 600-9559 with peaceful people in our com- I received a mailed notice that in- Ranch property to some of the Dub- introduced by a small group of spe- Editorial email: munities who practice Islam, and we dicated my latest water bill payment lin sprawl. The ad touted that the cial interest neighbors, has exposed [email protected] stand in solidarity with them against (due Jan. 7) was delinquent, and that Lund Ranch II issue is about Mea- the good citizens of Pleasanton to a [email protected] terrorism and violence of any kind. at 8 a.m. Jan. 28, our water service sure PP, when it really is an issue dizzying array of state and local is- Display Sales email: We defend the right to freedom of would be disconnected and there about traffic flow. sues ranging from making abortion [email protected] religion in this nation, and we wel- would be a significant cost to have Our lovely hillsides are already available to minors without parental Classifieds Sales email: come refugees and immigrants of any service re-established. protected from blight, thanks to Mea- consent to legalizing marijuana and [email protected] religion who come to this country This, certainly, was quite a surprise sure PP! of course the Lund II issue. seeking safety and peaceful existence. to me, since in nearly 25 years as After many public council meet- The paid signature gatherers lead- Circulation email: circulation@ Our ancestors sought peace and a Pleasanton resident, I have never ings that addressed concerns from all ing the effort to gain support for these PleasantonWeekly.com opportunity in this nation, and we been delinquent with any payments. Pleasanton residents, the Pleasanton initiatives are invited in by special are proud to live as neighbors with As many others do these days, I use City Council approved a plan that interest sponsors to specifically con- The Pleasanton Weekly is published others who come also seeking new my bank’s “Bill Pay” function and divided traffic from the 43 proposed front our citizens at local business every Friday by Embarcadero Media, life. We believe that we can only have funds taken directly out of my homes between the two neighbor- and retail establishments and gain 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA achieve peace in the world by gain- account. I checked with my bank, hoods. One neighborhood accepts their signature to support the Lund 94566; (925) 600-0840. ing understanding about the religions and they reassured me the funds were this decision. The other neighbor- referendum. Their representation of Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS of the world. We therefore welcome taken and electronically wired into hood is unwilling to accept the city’s the Lund issue is often terribly mis- 020407. interfaith dialogue and community the proper city account. In fact, they decision and is attempting to over- leading and leads to headache induc- projects that bring people together supplied me with a copy of the actual turn it with a referendum. ing confusion. The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed upon request across religious differences. wire transfer record. Out of NIMBY self-interest and For example, when asked to de- to homes and apartments in Pleasanton. May we find unity and apprecia- When I visited the city’s Util- without regard to other communi- scribe the purpose of the referen- Community support of the Pleasanton tion in our diversity, as we long for a ity Billing Department on Busch ties in our city, some individuals dum, they state it is to reverse the Weekly is welcomed and encouraged through world that embraces the brotherhood Road, they handled my query very launched a deceptive campaign of “land grab” by the city to build 42 memberships at levels of $5, $8 or $10 per month through automatic credit card charges. and sisterhood of all humankind. promptly and told me, “Oh yeah, full-page ads in local newspapers mansions or if asked to describe Print subscriptions for businesses or residents Submitted on behalf of Ministers we changed banks at the beginning along with paid signature gatherers the location of the Lund property, of other communities are $60 per year or $100 Sunny Ahn, Ron Dunn and Luke of the year and there have been is- for the purposes of a referendum. they become confused and point in for two years. Go to www.PleasantonWeekly. Ham (San Ramon Valley United sues with getting the funds credited Their petition stops construction of the general direction of our western com to sign up and for more information. Methodist Church, Alamo), Minis- properly. All is well now, and your the connector road into one neigh- hillside. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to ters Diana Bohn and Heather Leslie account is current.” borhood, thereby forcing all traffic I urge each member of our com- Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Hammer (Lynnewood United Meth- So, does this sound like the actions from Lund Ranch II into the other. munity to decline signing any peti- Pleasanton, CA 94566. odist Church, Pleasanton), Ministers of a “City of Character,” when they So, has the art of compromise, tion prior to researching the issue. Chelsea Constant and Kim Risedorph change processes that result in billing as shown by the Pleasanton City Recognizing and rising above this © 2016 by Embarcadero Media. (Asbury United Methodist Church, issues and the very first thing they Council, been replaced by the rules unfortunate distortion these “gather- All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Livermore), Minister Dan Sturdivant do is tell customers they are going of those with more financial means, ers” create is best for our community. (Grace United Methodist Church, to disconnect their service? Not the or shall we as a city determine what is —Bill Spain Pleasanton Weekly • February 5, 2016 • Page 11 COVER STORY UnseenUnseen strugg es The price some parents pay to keep their kids in Pleasanton schools

Story and Photos by Meredith Bauer

he average house- Editor’s Note hold income in SACRIFICING This is the first in a T Pleasanton was FOR three-part series about $145,000 in 2014, and  low-income residents in the median single-family SUCCESS Pleasanton who sacrifice Gabina Sanchez bends down to listen to her youngest son. She and two of her sons live in a two-bedroom Pleasanton home was $732,000. to keep their children in apartment and rent out one bedroom. Sanchez lets her sons have a bedroom to themselves, and she sleeps on a the Pleasanton Unified Many believe everyone School District. mattress in the living room, seen at the right. who lives in Pleasanton is as rich as these U.S. 7% of the district, according to dis- climbed from $1,200 in 2000 to and Dublin Unified are similarly Census Bureau statistics dren can play in parks without fear trict spokesman Patrick Gannon. $1,700 by 2014 and rising every high-achieving, but the cost of liv- indicate or is on their way to be- and have a guarantee of an educa- Many are Hispanic and hail from year, Census data showed. In 2015, ing is about equal to Pleasanton. coming so. tion that will get them ready for Mexico, and some are undocu- market rate for a one-bedroom unit A significant decrease in cost of Erica, though, is aware she and college and careers. mented. Some have a high school was between $1,750 and $2,050, living would mean moving to Tracy her family do not fit into this pic- It’s a much different life from the education or greater, but others according to the city of Pleasanton. (89.9% graduation rate in 2014), ture painted by statistics, as she residents around her in this town never got past middle school. Near- Some families like Erica’s have Hayward (80.1% graduation rate), buys another bag of discounted rice of entrepreneurs and tech work- ly all of their children are citizens resisted gentrification’s pull to Oakland (60.5% graduation rate) and tallies out how much money ers. A single mother of four, she — and many were born and raised other areas, instead deciding to or a similar town. will be left after rent has drained cleans multimillion-dollar homes in Pleasanton. dedicate more income to rent and The crime rate in Pleasanton, two-thirds of her monthly income. and clears others’ entrees at down- A sought-after community for less and less to everything else and the Tri-Valley in general, is also Erica, a 41-year-old undocu- town restaurants. Silicon Valley and San Francisco — vacations, after-school activities, significantly lower than surround- mented resident who asked her last “I went to Amador (Valley High) commuters, Pleasanton’s home clothes and food — to secure the ing communities. Last year marked name not be used, is among a small one day for a conference, and I prices and rental market have ex- requisite Pleasanton address that the first homicide in Pleasanton community of Pleasanton residents heard from one Latino lady. She ploded in recent decades, pricing guarantees their children entrance since 2012. who live below the poverty line but lives like us. She said, ‘It’s not out many of the city’s lower-income to high-achieving public schools. Miguel Ornelas, who runs save and sacrifice for one purpose: impossible to be someone,’” Erica residents. Yes, Erica knows, she could move monthly community support meet- to send their kids to the Pleasanton said. “She said, ‘It’s the best district In 2000, the median value of a to a cheaper part of the Bay Area. ings at Hearst Elementary School for Unified School District. ever.’ I’m thinking, ‘I need to be home was $435,000, according to She isn’t exactly stuck in her rented English-language learners, said he’s It’s within this suburban Bay here, no matter what.’” U.S. Census data. By 2014, it was apartment with donated furniture thought about moving his family Area town that Erica has formed a A total of 1,034 Pleasanton Uni- $732,000. and discount-store food. Yes, she elsewhere, but then he thinks about life, one much different from her fied students are considered socio- Likewise, the average month- could go to Richmond or Modesto other children in his family who childhood — one where her chil- economically disadvantaged, about ly apartment rent in Pleasanton and save her money, buy a better ended up getting involved in gangs. car and get a nicer apartment. Ornelas, 47, said he advises fam- Or she could stay put and bet ilies to try and find a Section 8 or her investment will mean her chil- rent-controlled apartment so their dren will have a better chance at children don’t have to live among thriving careers. strangers. But many of the families To make ends meet in a $2,600-a- he helps have no other option. month apartment, Erica and her fam- He pays $2,300 a month for their ily rent out two of the three bedrooms two-bedroom apartment, choosing to other residents. At the moment, not to rent rooms so his kids can seven people live in their apartment, have their own space. But it takes and they’re hardly the only ones who up almost all of his disability pay- opt for such an arrangement. ments and his wife’s part-time in- Gabina Sanchez, a 33-year-old sin- come, as well as draining years of gle mother of a preteen who attends savings. a PUSD school and a 4-year-old who “I’ve applied (for affordable will start kindergarten soon, rents out apartments), but I’ve been on the one bedroom in their two-bedroom list for a couple of years,” he said. apartment. She sleeps in the living A lifelong deficit of opportunities room on a mattress so her boys have in Mexico led Erica, Ornelas and the other bedroom to themselves. Sanchez to pursue a life in the U.S. “My kids are everything for me. At first, they ran to escape abuse, They’re my life,” she said. “They’re crippling poverty and gangs that what keep me going. I just want to permeated their towns. give them a better life.” Now, they said, there are days Pleasanton Unified’s 95.7% grad- when they feel like they’re running uation rate, frequent Ivy League in place, barely able to keep from college acceptances and amalgam falling behind. of students honored for nation- Ornelas, who is now a citizen, said al science, technology and music he rarely has to look farther than the achievements often elicit compari- kitchens of Main Street restaurants sons to public and private schools or the cleaning staff and landscape Miguel Ornelas and wife Maria said they are “basically surviving” after a work injury that has kept Miguel out of a job for on the Peninsula. workers of hillside mansions to find three years. Maria’s income from a part-time job as a Pleasanton Unified cafeteria worker only stretches so far, but they Nearby Livermore Valley Joint people who are struggling. say they’re intent on staying in their apartment because their two children consider it home. Unified, San Ramon Valley Unified “I’m going to push all the way Page 12 • February 5, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly COVER STORY because this is the best town. The nity to learn in Mexico,” she said. schools are the best here. They have the education I want for my With help from friends kids,” Ornelas said. “That’s the only On a chilly December day, Erica reason why I’m still here.” invited her neighbors inside as kids ran inside and out and in again. ‘A safer city’ A friend looked at the pile of When Sanchez was 14 years old, Christmas presents under her tree she left school in Mexico to work as and laughed. Erica pointed to the a maid to help her family earn extra gifts, one labeled “underwear” and money. Getting away from abuse others marked based on age of recip- from family members was a silver ient, and said she’d send her friend lining, but she found little relief. home with some of the packages. “I would have to live in poverty,” “I’ll share with you,” she said. she said of her former hometown. Two Pleasanton schools and their “There’s days where there’s no run- local Catholic church, St. Augus- ning water.” tine, had donated most of the items After years of abuse by a boy- under their tree. Erica said she’s friend, she hired a guide in 2002 grateful for the regular help during to help her illegally sneak into the holidays. At Thanksgiving, PUSD U.S. She spent eight hours climb- gave Erica a turkey so she wouldn’t ing the mountains of Southern have to serve chicken and rice as a California before hopping the train substitute. that would take her to Los Angeles. When Erica came to Pleasanton She later visited Pleasanton to see 14 years ago, she said, she wasn’t her brother, but she was struck by sure how long she was going to be the peacefulness of the town. The able to stay in town. downtown, with its small shops Then, a stranger introduced her lined up on Main Street, gave the to Valley View Elementary’s dual- area an idyllic feel. immersion program, where stu- Miguel Ornelas, who runs a community support group for English-language learners, often finds himself helping others “I decided to stay here because dents are taught in English and with immigration or work visa paperwork. He received citizenship in 1997 and said he knows living in Pleasanton on a it’s safer; it’s a safer city,” she said. Spanish. For English-speakers, it’s a tight income can be tough. Now, she’s the mother of four way to develop fluency quickly. For boys, two of whom live with her Spanish-speakers, like Erica’s oldest at home running around in the been left without something they Children from rough neighbor- in Pleasanton. She’s received a visa, son Kevin, who is now studying grassy areas of their apartment actually needed, such as food, hoods don’t always get that privi- one granted to survivors of violent nursing at Chico State, it was a way complex — at least, when they books for school or college tuition. lege. Kids who grow up in an crimes who assisted the police, and to level the playing field. aren’t studying or participating in “I feel fortunate to be here, but overburdened school system or a her new work permit gives her ac- Years went by, and Erica and her free after-school programs. at the same time, I feel unfortunate neighborhood spotted with crime cess to jobs otherwise out of reach. small family lived in their apart- “It’s kind of comfortable, once that I can’t give them a better space,” might not hear the words, “You can Sanchez works as a restaurant ment living room so they could you get used to it,” her 11-year-old Erica said. “It’s too much, but I’m do anything.” Or worse, they might waitress, spending her free time rent out all of the rooms. son Angel said. happy because every day when I not believe it when they grow up. searching for another job after It was an accomplishment when “We have a big backyard,” Erica wake up, I look at my kids and say, When survival is the primary work dried up at one position. she had saved enough money to said, pointing to a communal ‘I can do this one more day.’” motivator, dreams become imprac- She sublets one bedroom to afford the deposit on a three-bed- grassy area in the middle of the tical fiction. Erica said she doesn’t some strangers, and she’s search- room apartment. That way, she and complex where dozens of kids run Dreaming bigger ever want her kids to think that ing for renters for the bedroom her her younger three children could around every day. By attending schools that offer way. boys currently sleep in. The mat- have one bedroom to themselves, She works five part-time jobs to clubs for everything from robotics Standing by her kitchen fridge tress that lays in their living room and they rent out the other two. bring in about $3,000 a month, to entrepreneurship and spending covered with her children’s draw- is her bedroom, but the boys let her When it’s time for bed, her including positions as a nanny, weekends talking with friends’ par- ings, Erica reminisced about her have their closet for storage. 11-year-old scampers into the top house-cleaner and restaurant buss- ents who run Silicon Valley com- oldest son’s high school gradua- Her 11-year-old son William, bunk of a bunk bed, her 12-year- er, sometimes working late into the panies, children from low-income tion, remembering how loud she who was born in Pleasanton, has old daughter pulls out a mattress night and on weekends. families start to believe that they screamed when he walked across gone through elementary and now from under the bunk bed to sleep Erica’s kids say they’ve never felt can achieve these goals, too. the stage. middle school in town. He’ll come on and Erica curls up with her poor because in a way, they aren’t. Sanchez’s 11-year-old son wants “I’m so proud. Now he’s in uni- home jabbering about Egyptian 5-year-old son on the bottom bunk. They may not have thousands of to be a paleontologist and name a versity, and I think nothing is im- Pharaohs and paleontology. While space inside is tight, her dollars in disposable income, but dinosaur after himself. One of Erica’s possible,” she said, “no matter how “He wouldn’t have an opportu- kids spend most of their free time her children say they have never sons wants to be an entrepreneur. much I need to work.” Q

Erica’s 5-year-old son holds a picture he drew of his mom next to a big house. Erica and her 5-year-old son sort through Christmas presents given to them by several Pleasanton Unified schools and His family rents out two of their bedrooms, and his mom works several part- their local Catholic church. Erica handed out some of the gifts to her neighbors and friends who had little under their time jobs to make ends meet. own trees. Pleasanton Weekly • February 5, 2016 • Page 13 What’s happening around the Valley in music, theater, Tri Valley Life art, movies and more Repertory company presenting ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’ Production is pulling out all the stops for special effects

BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI

he Little Mermaid” has with the cast. “Tarrived at the Firehouse “The Little Mermaid” is based Under the Sea Arts Center. on a tale by Hans Christian Ander- What: Disney’s “The Little Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre sen. Ariel, King Triton’s youngest (PCRT) is kicking off 2016 with daughter, wishes to pursue the Mermaid” the Disney musical that has cap- human Prince Eric in the world Who: Pacific Coast Repertory tured hearts with the story of Ariel above and bargains with the evil Theatre and songs including “Under the sea witch, Ursula, to trade her When: Now through Feb. 14 Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of tail for legs. But the bargain is not Where: Firehouse Arts Center, Your World.” what it seems, and Ariel needs 4444 Railroad Ave. “This is a great coming-of-age the help of her colorful friends Tickets: $18-$39. story with a strong feminist char- — Flounder the fish, Scuttle the Go to www.firehousearts.org, acter. While she deviates from seagull and Sebastian the crab — call 931-4848, or purchase her father’s wishes, like many of to restore order under the sea. at the theater box office. us have in our own lives, she ul- “Ultimately, all the creatures, timately earns his blessing,” said under and above the sea, come PCRT co-artistic director David together and accept one another,” and were featured in a ‘cutting the Judson, who is directing this pro- Judson said. “Wouldn’t that be ribbon’ news story,” he recalled. duction. “She looks outside her nice in the world we live in?” “We (PCRT) are privileged to be world to find happiness — and Judson is directing this show first out of the gate to produce this she does not let appearance or while PCRT’s co-founder Pat Parr is show professionally here.” beliefs bother her, but rather she serving as music director. The pro- The production design team is searches for one with a genuine fessional production team is led by “pulling out all the stops,” he heart like hers.” Brittany Danielle, choreographer; added, with bubble and fog ma- The show opened last weekend Pat Brandon, scenic designer; and chines, black lighting, high-defini- and continues through Feb. 14 at Mike Oesch, lighting designer. tion projections, and new special the Firehouse Arts Center with Judson said his family discov- effects LED lighting “to help trans- PCRT evening performances on Fridays ered the delightful mermaid while port our guests under the sea.” Catherine Williamson stars as Ariel in “The Little Mermaid.” and Saturdays and 2 p.m. mati- on vacation. In addition, the talented cast nees on Saturdays and Sundays. “My three kids were the very was chosen after hundreds audi- Bay Area actress Catherine Wil- Rothrock appears as Prince Eric, Tomorrow’s matinee also offers first children to ever ride The tioned to supply the right mix for liamson stars as Ariel. She was also Noel Anthony plays King Triton a chance to have a picture taken Little Mermaid ride at Disneyland, the show. in the PCRT’s “Chicago.” Nathaniel and Allison F. Rich is Ursula. Q An evening with an opera star Special fundraiser to feature Frederica von Stade BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Ms. von Stade.” Valley Opera as well as von Stade’s Opera fans only have to go to Las Young Musicians Choral Or- Young Musicians Choral Orchestra. Positas College to enjoy “A Night at chestra provides year-round music “This event aligns with the goals of the Met.” training, academic tutoring and LPC’s growing music arts program, Metropolitan Opera star mezzo- personal guidance for talented, which now exceeds 30 courses span- soprano Frederica von Stade will per- low-income students ages 9 to 18. ning the topics of jazz, harmony, or- form onstage and will also mingle To set the mood for this event, chestra, piano, guitar, voice and much with guests at a special event that be- the spacious theater lobby at the more,” said LPC Theater Arts Depart- gins at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, co-hosted Barbara F. Mertes Center for the Arts ment Coordinator Titian Lish. “It also by the Las Positas College Foundation at the college will have decorations illustrates to our students the impor- to benefit Livermore Valley Opera. that invoke the feeling of “a night at tance of philanthropy by the artist, “This special event promises to the Met.” Prior to the performance, as demonstrated by Frederica von be an unforgettable evening,” said guests will enjoy wines, including Stade’s commitment to young talent.” Jim Schmidt, president of Liver- some produced by the Las Posi- Von Stade began her career at more Valley Opera. “We are most tas College Viticulture and Winery the top when she received a con- grateful to Ms. von Stade, who, in Technology department, and Posa- tract from Sir Rudolf Bing during addition to singing, will speak of da Restaurant hors d’oeuvres. Fol- the Metropolitan Opera auditions. her professional life experiences, lowing the performance, von Stade Since her debut in 1970, she has as well as her current involvement will attend an audience reception sung nearly all of her great roles with the Young Musicians Choral that includes cheeses and desserts. with that company. She has also ap- Orchestra, whom she mentors. A The stage portion of the evening peared with every leading American CONTRIBUTED PHOTO small contingent of these special will end with a single Fund-a-Need Mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade students will take the stage with auction item to benefit Livermore See OPERA on Page 15 Page 14 • February 5, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly TRI VALLEY LIFE

Tales of a Winemakers fundraiser for museum Tuskegee Airman Food and wine to be paired at Castlewood Firehouse set for ‘An Evening with Love is in the air as Museum and started several wineries here lava cake. Gen. Davis’ next week on Main prepares for its ninth to reflect the Franco-American “Many guests return year after annual Wines & Valentines wine- heritage by uniting the best of the year for the great food and wine,” BY JEREMY WALSH maker’s fundraiser at Castlewood old world and the new into one said museum executive director The historical speaker series “An Country Club beginning at 6:30 world of wine. Jim DeMersman. “But they also Evening with ...” returns to down- p.m. next Friday. This year’s event At the dinner, wines will be love the 2-bit auction, a fast- town Pleasanton next week with an will feature wines from the Bois- paired to complement each of the paced live auction where guests interactive presentation by scholar set Collection from the Boisset four courses created by Castle- can win prizes for the equivalent James Armstead portraying Gen. Family Estates. wood Country Club. The menu of 2-bits, equal to one quarter.” Benjamin O. Davis Jr., the com- This family-owned collection of will be ahi tuna on a wonton Tickets are $85 per person and mander of the Tuskegee Airmen wineries spans some of the world’s crisp and Greek olive tapenade may be purchased online at www. during World War II. most prestigious wine-growing re- on crostini, Hacienda salad, and museumonmain.org, at Museum Led by then-Col. Davis, the gions, including Sonoma and the a choice of pan-seared Corvina on Main during regular operating Tuskegee Airmen were the only Napa Valley. Jean Claude Bois- sea bass, grilled filet mignon, or hours, or by phoning the mu- U.S. Army Air Corps black fighter set, who was born in Burgundy, vegetable risotto. The meal will seum at 462-2766. Q group during the war, taking over France, fell in love with California finish with a chocolate molten —Dolores Fox Ciardelli the European skies with their “Red Tail” P-51 Mustang fighter planes. Davis, who died on Independence Day 2002 at age 89, ended his mili- tary career as a four-star general and COURTESY OF MUSEUM ON MAIN decorated American war hero. Scholar and retired professor James Renowned history scholar and Armstead will portray Gen. Benjamin former Naval War College professor O. Davis Jr. during an interactive Armstead will bring Davis’ memory historical presentation on Tuesday. to the Firehouse Arts Center stage on Tuesday by portraying the late gen- session with the audience. eral as part of the Museum on Main’s Doors open for the event at 6:30 annual Ed Kinney Speaker Series. p.m. Tuesday and the presentation The presentation will include starts at 7 p.m. at the theater, 4444 Armstead’s monologue as the his- Railroad Ave. For tickets and other toric military figure, followed by information, visit www.museumon- in-character question-and-answer main.org or call 462-2766. Q ‘1,000 Books Before Kindergarten’ Library program aims to introduce kids to reading at early age BY ISABELLA OHLMEYER which families can sign up for the Local infants and toddlers will have program and learn more about the an opportunity to hear hundreds of early initiative literacy program and stories before they enter kindergarten its purpose. Shortly after the opening through a national early-literacy pro- presentation, there will be a musi- gram offered through the Pleasanton cal presentation by singer-songwriter Library starting next weekend. Amy Wigton. The purpose of the “1,000 Books “Reading is an enjoyable activ- Before Kindergarten” initiative is to ity and strengthens the connection encourage families of participating between the child and the reader,” toddlers and infants to expose their Silva said. children to reading early on in their The mission of the 1,000 books lives, according to library officials. initiative is to provide children with a “Shared reading time is one of the strong foundation of literacy prior to greatest gifts you can give to a child,” entering kindergarten, officials said. Sandy Silva, acting library director, During the event, the participating said in a statement. “Having been children will leave with a free canvas read to as an infant and toddler has tote bag and a reading log for families been identified as one of the stron- to keep track of the books they have gest predictors of success in school.” read with their infants and toddlers. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The kick-off event is set for 11 The city of Pleasanton and the a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at the library Pacific Library Partnership have Exploring texture on Old Bernal Avenue. It will begin supported the event through grant with an opening presentation during contributions. Q and color Joanna Crawshaw’s abstract art, which “The Las Positas College Founda- explores texture and color, is being OPERA tion is honored to co-present with shown at Wente Vineyards in an exhibit Continued from Page 14 the Livermore Valley Opera a cali- that features a series of paintings she ber of talent such as Frederica von created for its small lot Artist Series. opera company, including the San Stade,” said Stephanie Beasly, chair The rest of the display highlights Francisco Opera, the Lyric Opera of of the LPC Foundation Board of Di- common threads that can be found Chicago and the Los Angeles Opera. rectors. “Our intent is to identify Las in Crawshaw’s recent and past work. In Europe, she had new produc- Positas College with a broad range of The show runs through the month of tions mounted for her at Teatro alla high-quality fine arts performances February. Crawshaw, whose work is Scala, Royal Opera Covent Garden, such as this that will enrich both our in collections nationwide, has studio the Vienna State Opera and the students and the Bay Area public.” space in downtown Livermore. For Paris Opera. She is invited regularly Tickets are $125 per person. For more information, call 922-2536. to appear with the world’s leading more information or to purchase, orchestras and has starred in PBS visit www.livermorevalleyopera.com. specials and “Live from Lincoln Las Positas College is located at 3000 Center” telecasts. Campus Hill Drive in Livermore. Q Pleasanton Weekly • February 5, 2016 • Page 15 Sports

PLEASANTON AVHS cheer team competes PREPS in Southern California BY DENNIS MILLER Team heads to California Open this weekend

BY MEREDITH BAUER The Amador Amador Valley High cheer team Valley cheer team, Falcons tie for second in took its school spirit to the Regional celebrating with USA competition in Yorba Linda in the Pleasanton EBAL girls basketball Orange County last month, finishing Weekly, are fourth in its division. (back, left to Early college sign-ups underway This was the first time since right): Emily 2012 the team competed in a Mercer, Katherine The Foothill girls basketball regional competition in Southern Jackson, Ashely team pulled into a tie for second in California, Amador Valley par- Boxberger, Krista the East Bay Athletic League with a ent Amy Fulmer said. The team Lewis, Kaitlyn pair of wins last week. placed fourth in the intermedi- McGarrity, Mary In their first game of the week, ate competition, going up against Hinek, Lauren on Jan. 26, the Falcons jumped out Whittier, Cypress, Schurr, Califor- Shohfi and early on rival Amador Valley, taking nia and Yorba Linda high schools. Mckenna Shaffer, a 15-7 lead, and they never looked The 12 girls and coach Danielle and (front, back, posting a 46-34 win. Butler flew to the competitions left to right): Leading the way in the win were with funds they raised during the Melia Storey, Caroline McMorrow, Sophia Brown, season. Kayla Fulmer, Audrey Goodman and Madison The team will compete next at Maci Manos Baxter — all scoring double figures. the California Open cheer compe- and Kaitlyn Three days later, the Foothill tition by United Spirit Association COURTESY AMY FULMER Letourneau. girls cruised to a 56-35 win over at UC Davis this Sunday. Q Livermore. This time, the Falcons used a 23-6, third-quarter margin to blow open a close game. Brown and McMorrow led the MARTHA BROWN way scoring 14 and 13, respec- Haley Isaacs initiates the Foothill tively, but it was a game where offense during the Falcons’ win over Seahawks win division crown at the Falcons got great performances Livermore. from the entire team. Winter Sectionals Foothill boys basketball also won scoring an early goal against the a pair of games last week. Falcons in the ninth minute of the Rooney leads all boys with 4 new individual league records Starting off the week, Foothill match. topped Amador 54-35 in a game From the midpoint of the first BY JEREMY WALSH where the Foothill defense was the half forward, the Falcons were able On the strength of dominating key to the contest. The Falcons led to slow down the Mustangs attack relay performances, the Pleasanton 30-11 at the half. Sam Novitske and battle toe-to-toe for the re- Seahawks took first place in the had 11 in the first half, with Josh maining portion of the first half. large team division at the Speedo Llanos scoring four for the Dons. The second half went scoreless Champions Series CA/NV Winter Amador came out strong in the for both squads as the Falcons con- Sectionals in Southern California. third quarter and cut the lead to tinued to show a strong work rate The event, competed at East Los nine, but the Falcons rallied for by holding down the Mustangs for Angeles College in Monterey Park, the last nine points in the quarter the most part. However, the Fal- is one of four sectionals held across — 3-pointers from Novitske and cons attack continued to struggle the United States. Michael Climent keyed the run — maintaining possession and creat- The Seahawks finished the mid- and basically iced the game. ing scoring chances. December event with a combined Novitske finished the game with Two days later, the Falcons suf- score of 1313.5, with 767.5 points 17 points, including five 3-point- fered their biggest loss of the season, for the ladies and 546 points for ers, to lead Foothill. Garrett Wrenn falling 4-0 to Cal High. The game the boys. added nine points and Seth Cobb started poorly for Foothill, as the They trailed their rival, the Sand- had seven points for the Falcons. Falcons gave up all four goals in the pipers (Nevada), after individual Amador got solid play from Mitch first half, digging a hole they could events but excelled in the relays to Benson, Peter Ernst and Tommy not climb out of in the second half. leapfrog the Sandpipers for a 84.5- COURTESY OF SEAHAWKS Kramer, but the halftime deficit point victory. Thirty Pleasanton Seahawks swam for the team during its first-place finish was too much to overcome. College sign-ups Maxime Rooney, 17, starred for in the large team division at the Speedo Champions Series CA/NV Winter In their second game of the week, Local athletes began signing their the Seahawks, breaking four Pacific Sectionals in Southern California. the Falcons took out Livermore on letters of intent to play in college Swimming records during first- the road by a 64-55 final. Cobb had last week. place swims in the 100 and 200 a personal best time. She also took and Howell joined Katie Woods to 22 points and Wrenn added 15 as the Following are some of the local freestyle and 100 and 200 butter- second in the 500 and 1,000 free win the 400 free relay. Heckman, two seniors led the scoring. Novitske, girls’ college choices, all in soccer: fly. He also won the 100 and 200 and earned a personal best in the He, Hawkins and Danielle Zacha- only a sophomore — but in his sec- Sophia Brown (Foothill), Cal Poly, backstroke en route to earning 192 100 free. rias took second in the 800 free. ond year of varsity play — finished San Luis Obispo, NCAA Division points overall, giving him the boys Chong finished third in the 200 For the boys in individual races, with 10 to wrap up his big week. I; Julia Densmore (Foothill), North high-point award. back, fourth in the 1,000 free, sixth Zhang earned 61 team points, Dakota State University, Fargo, Rooney was also part of three in the 500 free and 200 individual helped by personal best times in Soccer N.D.; NCAA Division I; Sophie strong relay teams, joining Ed Smith, medley and ninth in the 100 back. the 400 IM and 200 breaststroke. The Foothill girls team suffered a Santos (Amador), Saint Mary’s Col- Jonah Cooper and Tyler Lu for a sec- Daniella Hawkins also posted Smith had personal best times tough go of things last week, drop- lege, NCAA Division I; Bryanna ond-place finish in the 800 free relay a strong point total, amassing 71 in the 100, 200 and 500 free and ping a pair of games. Schreiber (Foothill), Whitman Col- and third place in the 400 free relay. team points helped by personal 200 breast. Cooper posted personal In the first game of the week, lege, Walla Walla, Wash.; NCAA Rooney and Cooper also teamed best times in the 50, 100, 200 and bests in the 100 and 200 free and the Falcons faced the always-tough Division III. Q with Lyon Zhang and Chris Jhong to 500 free. 100 back. Monte Vista Mustangs. The Fal- Dennis Miller is a contributing sports take third in the 400 medley relay. Jessica He (48 team points), Sa- Calvin Smith added personal cons turned in a strong game, but writer for the Pleasanton Weekly. To Christy Chong and Miranda mantha Howell (30 team points) bests in the 500 and 1,000 free, dropped a tough 1-0 final. contact Miller or submit local high school Heckman led the way for the la- and Kennedy Truex (24 team points) Lu posted bests in the 50, 100 and The Mustangs came out of the sports scores and game highlights for his dies, each earning 128 team points were among the other top individual 200 free and 100 and 200 butterfly. gate very strong, pressing the Fal- weekly Pleasanton Preps column, email for the Seahawks. female swimmers for the Seahawks. Nicholas Skinner had bests in the cons all over the field and finally him at [email protected]. Heckman won the 200 free with On the relay side, Heckman, He 100 and 200 back. Q Page 16 • February 5, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly Take Us Along Submit your photo and trip details to [email protected]. 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Receive The dinner fee is $10. For more L AMADOR VALLEY help with resume writing, employ- IVERMORE information please visit http// G CLUB ment web sites, search for a job on ARDEN The Livermore pleasantonlionsclub.org. the web, and get help with online Amador Valley Garden Club will and friendship. We have a youth Suite 415. Everyone is welcome to P NEWCOMERS CLUB applications. Make a 20-minute meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. LEASANTON and adult exchange program. Call come see what a positive change appointment at the Reference 11 at Alisal School’s multipurpose Open to new and established resi- 989-6882 or go to www.ptsca.org. Toastmasters can make in their dents of the Tri-Valley, members Desk by calling 931-3400, ext. 4. room, 1454 Santa Rita Road. R CLUB OF PLEASANTON confidence. Call 580-8660. include retirees, working families, OTARY The PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY USER Anita Clevenger, curator of the Sacramento Historic Rose Garden, business owners, married, single, Rotary Club of Pleasanton since GROUP The PT Users Group meets will speak on climbing roses. empty nesters, of all ages and from 1965 has been a leader in the com- at 10 a.m. on the fourth Thursday Events Visitors welcome. Call Bev at 485- all over the world. Activities include munity in helping make Pleasanton of the month at the Pleasanton MUSEUM ON MAIN READING TIME 7812 or visit www.lavgc.org. monthly coffees and lunches, day a great place to live. It has a lun- Senior Center. The usual format trips, games, book club, wine club, cheon meeting from 12:15-1:30 Preschoolers (ages 2-5) and L -AMADOR is 2-3 presentations by various IVERMORE shared interest groups, community p.m. every Thursday, at Hap’s families are invited for books and G SOCIETY PRESENTS presenters. Topics include internet ENEALOGICAL service, outdoor activities such Restaurant, 122 W. Neal St. Cost crafts. The Hooray for Hats theme R FINN use, email, photos, security, help ICHARD Richard Finn and as hiking, walking, and golf. New for lunch is $17. For information, begins at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, with Windows 7/8/10, smart- his cousin have spent several years events and activities are planned visit www.PleasantonRotary.org. Feb. 10 at Museum on Main. phones, tablets. Cost is $2-$2.50. researching hundreds of people throughout the year. Meet your ROTARY CLUB OF PLEASANTON Admission is free; no reservations Call 931-5365. buried at the first formal cemetary required. Call 462-2766 or go to Tri-Valley neighbors, have fun, and NORTH Pleasanton North Rotary PLEASANTON SENIOR CENTER in the Livermore-Amador Valley, learn more about our beautiful www.museumonmain.org. Oak Knoll Cemetery. He will dis- invites anyone interested in mak- DAILY PC TUTORING Get one-on- community. Contact 215-8405 or SUNFLOWER HILL COMMUNITY cuss methods used to determine ing a difference. The membership one PC tutoring between 9 a.m. [email protected]. Go to MEETING who was buried in the cemetery includes 65 professionals, busi- Join for community and 3 p.m. Monday-Friday at www.PleasantonNewcomers.com. and how knowledge was gained ness owners, executives, manag- focus groups/meetings to hear the Pleasanton Senior Center. If about these people on Monday, PLEASANTON-TULANCINGO SISTER ers and community leaders. The more information and to provide you have your own laptop, you Feb. 8 at Congregation Beth Emek, CITY All are welcome to join for club meets from 12:15-1:30 p.m. your input on the amenities in can bring it. PCs are available in 3400 Nevada Court. Contact “Taco Tuesday” at 6 p.m. the sec- Fridays at Handles Gastropub, 855 these communities from 5:30- Windows 7/8/10. Get help on Marilyn Glass and Diane Wiedel, ond Tuesday of the month at Fiesta Main St. Call 556-2333 or visit 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10 using the internet, email, photo Program Chairs, at program@L- Taco, 1989 Santa Rita Road Unit J. www.pnr-rotary.org. at the Dublin Library, 200 Civic editing and attachments. Cost is Plaza, Dublin. With presentations AGS.org. We are an active organization pro- TOASTMASTERS: SPEAKERS OF THE $2-$2.50. Call 931-5365. by Dahlin Architects, MidPen moting cultural exchange, goodwill HOUSE Do you find speaking in Housing and Sunflower Hill. front of groups challenging? Join Register at sunflowerhill.org. at noon every Tuesday for fun using the Toastmasters formula THE HUNT FOR THE GOLDEN to make it easier at the Bay East FOOTBALL The Hunt For The Association of Realtors, 7901 Golden Football, a scavenger Stoneridge Drive, #150. Contact hunt for adults, will be at 4 p.m. David Walden at 200-1919 or on Saturday, Feb. 6. If you find [email protected]. a football hidden downtown you could win prizes including $300 TRI-VALLEY EVENING ROTARY CLUB cash. Follow the Pleasanton Looking for an international ser- Downtown Association on Twitter, vice organization where you can Facebook and Instagram. Hints make an impact both locally and to where seven footballs are are throughout the world while having hidden downtown will be shared fun? Visit the only evening Rotary on those social media channels. club in the Tri-Valley from 6:15-8 Each football is color coded and p.m. every Thursday at Castlewood matches a prize. Once you find a Country Club and see how you can football, report to the golden arch make a difference. Contact info@ outside of Museum on Main, 603 trivalleyrotary.org or go to trival- Main St. Prizes include a Debbie leyrotary.org. Wardrope painting from Studio TRI-VALLEY REPUBLICAN WOMEN Seven Arts, a Towne Center Books FEDERATED PRESENTS PETER gift card, and much more. Call FRIEDMAN TVRWF will present Peter 484-2199 or go to www.pleasan- Friedman, who has studied and tondowntown.net. lectured on the threat of Islam to WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN OF America for over 40 years, at 6:30 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LUNCH p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11 at Beeb’s IN LIVERMORE The Widowed Restaurant, 915 Clubhouse Drive, COURTESY OF PAL Men and Women of Northern Livermore. RSVP by Feb. 8. Contact California invite you to join for ‘Imagination Expressed 2016’ Linda Krikorian at 426-1474 or lunch at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. [email protected]. “Dancing Puffin” by Ron Rigge is among the artworks displayed in the Pleasanton Art League’s “Imagina- 9 at Strings Italian Cafe, 2205 Las tion Expressed 2016” exhibit at the Museum on Main through the end of the month. The museum, located VIRTUALLY SPEAKING TOASTMASTERS Positas Road, Livermore. RSVP to at 603 Main St., is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Virtually Speaking Toastmasters Gloria at 846-8320 or hskoog@ club meets from noon-1 p.m. every comcast.net by Sunday, Feb. 7. Thursday at Electrical Reliability Services, 6900 Koll Center Parkway, See CALENDAR on Page 19 Page 18 • February 5, 2016 • Pleasanton Weekly PLEASANTON WEEKLY

the way. You will need a bike, a hel- be improved. Meetings include PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP registration required, but if it is your CALENDAR met and a sunny disposition. Call occasional speakers and field trips, Lynnewood United Methodist first session make sure to arrive a Continued from Page 18 426-1290 or go to www.meetup. and are from 2-4 p.m. the second Church offers a friendly congre- little early. All are welcome. Call com/Pleasanton-Pedalers/. Wednesday of the month at the gation where all are welcome. Nancy at 846-9543. Pleasanton Senior Center. Cost is Worship is at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on MOTHERS WITH A PURPOSE Fundraisers $2 for residents, $2.50 for non- Sundays with Sunday school for Mothers With a Purpose meets PAWS IN NEED VALENTINE CRAB residents. Call 931-5365. youth and adults at 10:30 a.m. and Scholarships at 7 p.m. on the second and FEED Save the life of a pet and childcare at both services. Contact SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION fourth Thursday of the month at attend the Paws In Need Valentine Rev. Heather Hammer at 846-0221 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Simon the Foothill High School Library. Crab Feed from 6-10 p.m. on Spiritual or [email protected]. Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Shrine Youth Foundation, a national non- Mothers with a Purpose was formed ‘THE STORY’ EVENING BIBLE STUDY SUNDAY SERVICES AT UNITY OF TRI- Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave., profit that provides educational by local moms to offer support to VALLEY Livermore. With fresh Oregon/ opportunities for at-risk high school God has gone to great lengths to Join the Sunday service with families affected by addiction. Visit Washington cracked crab and students, has begun looking for a rescue lost and hurting people. Micah Murdock, interim minister, www.motherswithapurpose.org. graduating senior who lives within “The Story” is about the story of at 10 a.m. every week at Unity of raffles. All proceeds benefit OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS This fifty miles of Coddingtown Mall, the Bible, God’s great love affair Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Valley local pets. Tickets are $55 until 12-step support group for people Santa Rosa Plaza or Stoneridge with humanity. Condensed into 31 Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. All are wel- Jan. 23, $60 after. Get tickets at with eating behavior problems Shopping Center. Apply online by accessible chapters, come find your come. Ongoing classes, groups, and Paws-In-Need.org or send check meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. visiting www.syf.org/. Deadline is story in God’s story in the unfolding activities. Call 829-2733 or go to to Paws In Need, P.O. Box 3436, Bartholomew Episcopal Church, March 1. progression of Bible characters and http://www.unityoftrivalley.org/. San Ramon, CA 94583. 678 Enos Way, Livermore; and at events from Genesis to Revelation, TRI-VALLEY RETIRED EDUCATORS 7:30 a.m. Saturdays in the Middle at 6 p.m. every Sunday at Faith SCHOLARSHIP 2016 Up to School Room at The Unitarian Chapel, 6656 Alisal St. Workbook is five scholarships, each worth Support Universalist Church, 1893 North Kids & Teens $10. Call 846-8650 or go to www. $2,500.00, are offered by the Vasco Road, Livermore. Free with PLEASANTON FIFE & DRUM LES- fcpleasanton.org. SONS GIVEN Pleasanton’s 1776-era Tri-Valley Retired Educators Groups donations accepted toward room CRYSTAL SINGING BOWL CONCERT Colonial Fife & Drum Band is now Scholarship Foundation offered CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caring rent. No weigh-ins. Call Nora at accepting new members for a lim- to high-school graduating seniors Come to a sound-healing concert, for a loved one is challenging physi- 337-9118. and college/university students. played by Shala, from noon-1:30 ited time. Learn to play drum or fife cally and emotionally. Join this sup- PLEASANTON MILITARY FAMILIES Applicants must: be planning a p.m. the first Sunday of the month (flute) for only $12 per 1.5 hour port group to explore resources and SUPPORT GROUP Formed in 2003 career in education, be residents of at Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador small group lesson, ages 8-17, from generate problem solving ideas from this group provides support and the Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 6:30-8:15 p.m. Fridays. Experience 1-3 p.m., on the second Monday comfort to the Pleasanton families or Sunol area, high school appli- Everyone’s experience will be unique helpful but not required. Learn of every month at 5353 Sunol Blvd. whose loved ones are deployed in cants must be seniors planning to and suited to their own specific music, history and leadership. Go to Get the support you deserve at the the combat zones of Afghanistan attend a four-year college in fall, needs. $10 suggested love offering. www.YoungAmericanPatriots.com. Senior Support Program of the Tri- and Iraq. The group has monthly 2016, community college appli- Call 829-2733 or go to www.uni- Valley. Call 931-5389. meetings and other events such as SUPER SCAVENGER HUNT Children cants must be qualified to transfer tyoftrivalley.org. “pack outs” of comfort and care 10 and younger are invited to a as juniors to a four-year institu- GRIEF WORKSHOP The death of a ECKANKAR, COMMUNITY HU SONG items for deployed members of the Super Scavenger Hunt from 10 tion in fall, 2016, 4-year college loved one is unlike any other loss. ECKANKAR, Community HU Song, armed forces. The group also spon- a.m.-noon on Saturday, Feb. 6. Pick applicants must be sophomores Join these bi-monthly meetings and is a non-denominational prayer sors the Yellow Streamer program up instructions, goody bags and who will continue as juniors in fall, let us accompany you on your heal- activity at noon on Saturday, Feb. 6 on Main Street where streamers are their first clue from Museum on 2016. Deadline is March 26, 2016. ing journey, at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, at The Parkview, 100 Valley Ave. HU displayed with the name, rank and Main, 603 Main St. Children have Download the application at div85. Feb. 11 and 25; and on Thursday, is a love song to God that can help branch of service of Pleasanton mili- to solve the clue in order to find the calrta.org. Contact 443-6097 or March 10 at St. Elizabeth Seton you. Go to http://eck-ca.org/. tary personnel. Learn more at www. next downtown location, where they [email protected]. Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive. 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California real estate economist HOME SALES This week’s data represents homes sold during 3313 Oak Bluff Lane ARNS Inc. to A. & S. Arora Dec. 30-Jan. 13 for $1,133,500 to speak today in Pleasanton 7520 Oxford Circle E. Batstone to S. & P. Pleasanton Kathiriya for $545,000 Leslie Appleton Young to talk at Valley Real Estate Network meeting 5149 South Forestdale Circle Kay Trust to R. & 4363 2nd Street Kruse Trust to T. & M. Gore for A. Miura for $980,000 $634,000 BY JEB BING of housing market and brokerage industry 5088 Volterra Court G. Suan to S. Gillani for 1977 Armondo Court W. & N. Cliff to Furr Trust $1,350,000 Leslie Appleton Young, vice president and trends, broker relations and membership for $3,089,500 chief economist for the California development activities. She is also 3002 Badger Drive L. Azcona to D. Bo for Association of Realtors (CAR), will closely involved in the association’s $752,500 Livermore speak about prospects for the real strategic planning efforts and is a 7650 Canyon Meadow Circle #B Hillman Trust 830 Alexander Street A. & G. Byrnes to Y. Xu for to K. Maldonado for $500,000 $578,000 estate industry at 8:30 a.m. today well-known speaker in California’s 6043 Corte Montanas T. Howk to Olson Trust 4779 Cross Road Stadler Trust to P. & L. Allen at the weekly meeting of the Valley real estate community. for $737,500 for $2,025,000 Real Estate Network (VREN). Before joining CAR in 1984, 3351 Hartwell Court L. Hertz to H. & S. Hertz 1116 Dana Circle B. & A. Javier to P. & G. Wiltz The local real estate group, she was a consultant with Telesis for $900,000 for $821,000 547 Humboldt Way D. Allen to R. & A. which meets at Tommy T’s Comedy Inc. in Rhode Island. She also 1948 Palmer Drive Poon Trust to J. Gao for $1,450,000 Rutherford for $620,000 and SteakHouse at 5104 Hopyard spent several years working as a 3422 Smoketree Commons Drive Maskiell 553 Loyola Way Faix Trust to K. & J. Goulette for Road in Pleasanton, is part of the research associate at the Federal Trust to J. Ramsell for $338,000 $600,000 Bay East Association of Realtors. Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and 2450 Tapestry Way A. Pillai to T. & D. Insel for 1526 Melanie Way S. & M. Frevert to J. Meunier The California organization is as an instructor at University of $940,000 for $845,000 Leslie Appleton 398 North I Street Westling La Veta to E. a statewide trade association with Young Pennsylvania. 405 Vineyard Place #A C. Henry to W. Yu for $485,000 Morales for $447,000 more than 150,000 members. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in 516 Ontario Drive Kucek-Tatum Trust to J. & S. Appleton Young directs the ac- economics from UC Berkeley and Kucek for $681,000 tivities of the association’s member her master’s degree from the Uni- Dublin 3899 Princeton Way Dowen Trust to R. & K. 7681 Arbor Creek Circle A. Pimper to W. Rei for Becker for $644,000 information group. She oversees the analysis versity of Pennsylvania. Q $345,500 9600 Tesla Road D. Condon to Younger Trust for 11991 Carsten Court Pulte Home to J. $1,625,000 Janakiraman for $953,500 942 Ventura Avenue C. Lepchenske to A. Malaeb 3724 Central Parkway T. Molki to B. Emami for for $505,000 SALES AT A GLANCE $615,000 265 Windward Common #4 R. Srinivasan to D. 7979 Countess Court E. & R. Bosnoyan to E. & Shue for $548,000 This week’s data represents homes sold during Livermore (Dec. 30-Jan. 11) A. Shpak for $660,000 Dec. 30-Jan. 13 11875 Dublin Boulevard Pulte Home to S. Total sales reported: 12 Rawane for $939,500 San Ramon Pleasanton (Dec. 30-Jan. 11) Lowest sale reported: $447,000 4755 Fawn Way S. Gillani to M. Iyyanki for 8985 Alcosta Boulevard #180 T. & D. Dias to Y. Total sales reported: 10 Highest sale reported: $2,025,000 $917,000 Tang for $400,000 2605 Fountainhead Drive Alamo Associates Lowest sale reported: $338,000 Average sales reported: $828,250 4170 Forest Springs Road Brookfield Trio to V. Bhogasamudram for $746,000 Real Estate to H. Tam for $470,000 Highest sale reported: $3,089,500 San Ramon (Jan. 7-13) 3882 Highpointe Court William Lyon Homes to Average sales reported: $982,650 A. Mehta for $1,172,500 Source: California REsource Total sales reported: 5 Dublin (Dec. 30-Jan. 11) Lowest sale reported: $400,000 Total sales reported: 12 Highest sale reported: $1,000,000 Lowest sale reported: $345,500 Average sales reported: $690,400 Highest sale reported: $1,350,000 JUST LISTED 915 EL RANCHO, Average sales reported: $863,125 Source: California REsource LIVERMORE

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