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Page 2ÊUÊMay 24, 2013ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly AROUND PLEASANTON BY JEB BING Whitney’s legacy: A gold record
hen John Whitney packs up his office next month Was he retires as principal of Pleasanton Middle School, he’ll be sure to take the Gold Record and guitar that are the highlights of parallel interests he has in music JEB BING Pleasanton Middle School principal along with education. In Pleasan- John Whitney stands next to his Gold ton, he’s known as the dedicated Record of rhythm and blues songs on administrator from his years at PMS this best seller from the early 1980s and three years before that as prin- and the guitar he still plays with Annie cipal at Donlon Elementary. Yet on Sampson and her band. the rhythm and blues circuit, he’s the lead guitar player with Annie Sampson and her band, playing school ever since. He uses the word weekend gigs along the California “dynamic” to described middle coast and at well-known local clubs school students because “it’s such such as Half Moon Bay Brewery a dynamic age as they move from and Armandos in Martinez. Over childhood as young sixth-graders the years, after he graduated from to beginning adulthood as eighth- Cal State Hayward (now East Bay) grade teenagers. He knows them and before he settled down to a day all, even remembering their names job as a teacher at Wood Middle when they come back as parents Amador Valley School in Alameda, Whitney played to enroll their own children. In Optometric THE PARKVIEW EXPERIENCE and wrote the music for bands on fact, five teachers now at PMS at- stages at county fairs, festivals and tended the school, themselves, and even the Monterey Jazz Festival. are now teaching alongside several He missed out on Woodstock but teachers they had as students. would head there in a minute if With his teaching and adminis- there’s ever a Woodstock II. trative years behind him, Whitney For the Professional The students at Pleasanton plans to become more active again Attention Your Eyes Deserve Middle School know they have a on the music circuit. A look at principal with great musical talent. Annie Sampson’s band schedule Prescription Along with three others on the this summer will keep him busy Sunglasses faculty, he started a Rock & Roll if he signs on to the seven perfor- s 56 PROTECTION Club at PMS 13 years ago when mances she has scheduled through s 0OLARIZED TO he became principal. Every Friday, Aug. 2. They include the Iridium REDUCE GLARE the teacher/principal combo belts on Broadway in New York City on #ONVENIENT 7EEKDAY out songs at 7:30 a.m. to welcome July 16-17, the Iron Horse in North %VENING (OURS everyone to campus, and it’s quite Hampton, Mass., on July 14, and, s 4REND 3TYLED %YEWEAR WITH EXCELLENT a scene with sixth-, seventh- and closer to home, Freight and Sal- FRAME STYLIST TO HELP YOUR EYEWEAR NEEDS eighth-graders dancing, singing vage on Addison Street in Berkeley s h.O ,INEv ,ENSES #OMPUTER ,ENSES and applauding. The group also tonight and again at Armandos in s 3PECIALTY CONTACT LENS CARE INCLUDING #24 FOR NEARSIGHTEDNESS REDUCTION entertains at assemblies and may Martinez on Aug. 2. Even as popu- and scleral lenses for keratoconus even take the stage during promo- lar as Sampson’s six-member band AND IRREGULAR CORNEAS Assisted Living. tion exercises June 13 when eighth has become, another Gold Record s h$RY %YEv 4REATMENT AND -ANAGEMENT graders and their families celebrate is unlikely. Whitney got his in the s -ACULAR $EGENERATION !SSESSMENT the move to high school. early 1980s when one of his songs s 3OFT AND 'AS 0ERMEABLE "IFOCAL Whitney, who holds a degree in was on a best-selling, long-playing #ONTACT ,ENSES Inspired by You. biology, spent time in his early years album. Although some bands still s ,ASER 6ISION #ARE ,!3)+ with his father Robert (now de- record on vinyl, Sampson’s record- Enjoy the independence you want with ceased), who taught physics at Cal ings are on CDs and even those are State Hayward for 30 years and was giving way to digital. Top artists the support you need. The Parkview’s a gifted teacher with a doctorate de- don’t pick up Gold Records any- s -OST 6ISION 0LANS !CCEPTED gree. John Whitney marveled at his more, some don’t even get credit s -EDICARE !SSIGNMENT !CCEPTED assisted living and memory care provide father’s rapport with his students. As for what they produce. s !SK !BOUT !!20 $ISCOUNT the fast and tiring pace of playing Whitney says he’ll pick up the you the comfort, convenience, and care multiple venues on the West Coast pace as retirement sinks in, but he Dr. Barry C. Winston Faculty, UC Berkeley School of Optometry grew old, he seized on his father’s also plans to spend more time with Certified in the Treatment of Ocular Disease to experience a healthy, safe and success and signed on as a science his wife Liz, who teaches at Pied- VISIT US AT OUR WEBSITE teacher at Wood Middle School in mont High School, and their two BARRYCWINSTONOD.COM inspiring longevity. Alameda. At the same time, he re- sons: Ren, a sixth-grader at Pied- Black Avenue turned to college for an administra- mont Middle School near where his tion credential. mother works, and Colin, a junior Professional Offices Call, click or come visit today and Pleasanton hired him as a dean at Foothill High School. 4450-C Black Ave, Pleasanton at PMS, a position now called vice When asked about playing 925.462.2600 enjoy complimentary lunch. off Santa Rita Road behind principal, and after a year or so the Alameda County Fair or at Lynnewood Methodist Church sent him to Donlon Elementary as Pleasanton’s Concert in the Park, its principal. Whitney came back Whitney said, “You’ve given me to PMS when the top job opened two great ideas, maybe I’ll see you PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM there and has been in charge of the there.” N Your online source for About the Cover local news, 100 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton Reporter Sierra Rhodes shares her experiences in a flight aboard “Witchcraft,” a community World War II era B-24. This vintage aircraft and others will be at the Livermore 925-461-3042 managed by Airport from Sunday to Tuesday, offering tours and flights to the public. Cover events and design by Kristin Herman. more! License # 015601283 www.eskaton.org Vol. XIV, Number 17 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 24, 2013ÊU Page 3 !LSO /FFERING FD #429 Also Offering our Successful "OTOX® AT 0ER LOCALLY OWNED Medically Supervised Weight Loss AND OPERATED SINCE 1891 Streetwise 5NIT !,7!93 with FDA Approved. Appetite ASKED AROUND TOWN Suppressants and Weekly B-12 injections Burial & Cremation only $49 weekly- no contract. 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Page 4ÊUÊMay 24, 2013ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST City employees agree to higher pension NIF backdrop for ‘Star Trek’ contributions, but gain first wage increase in 3 years The makers of “Star Trek: Into 3-year contract cuts city’s costs by $1.15 million Darkness” went boldly where few have gone before when they BY JEB BING pal benefit and pension contribution plans in 4%. The new contract raised that to 6% this used the National Ignition Facil- The Pleasanton City Council approved a line with firefighters and police, who are repre- month and adds another 2% in December, rais- ity at Lawrence Livermore Na- three-year agreement Tuesday night with the sented by separate unions. ing the individual contributions to 8%. tional Laboratory as a film set, union representing 220 regular city employees The council voted unanimously to approve Also this month, employee wages will be with the approval of the Depart- that will raise individual pension contributions the 55-page agreement, which had been ac- raised by 2%, by another 2% in December, by ment of Energy. Filming took to 8% by the end of the year and reduce floating cepted earlier by employee union members. another 1% in April next year, and by another place in 2012 during a normal holiday hours while also granting a 7% wage The contract will take effect after the council 2% in April 2015. maintenance cycle, and costs increase over the life of the new contract, the ratifies the agreement at its meeting on June 4. In the new contract, employees will see were reimbursed by the film first pay increase in several years. Individual pension contributions were raised their hours allowed for floating holidays re- company. Julie Yuan-Miu, assistant city manager and initially to 2% in July 2011 at the same time a duced from 56 to 32. Floating holidays are NIF is the premier center for director of administrative services, told the wage freeze was in effect due to the recessionary similar to regular holidays but the hours are high energy density science with council that the new agreement, which includes economy. Prior to that, the city paid all costs taken on a flexible basis and upon approval a user group spread through 28 a package of reduced benefits for newly hired associated with police, firefighters and city em- of a supervisor. The reduction of 24 hours states and internationally, and employees, will reduce costs for the city by ap- ployee health and pension benefits. is equivalent to approximately 1% of wages, provides nuclear data without proximately $1.15 million. In December 2011, employees paid an ad- Yuan-Miu said. the need for underground test- She said the agreement with the Pleasanton ditional 1%, and again last July added another Employees hired since Jan. 1 also have re- ing. It can produce temperatures City Employees Association brings the munici- 1%, bringing the current total contribution to See CONTRACT on Page 9 of hundreds of millions of de- grees and pressures of hundreds of billions of atmospheres simu- lating the conditions in the inte- rior of stars and giant planets. Police: ‘victim’ faked Some swim programs tale of robbery, relocate to Amador Since part of the Dolores kidnapping Bengtson Aquatic Center in Pleasanton is closed for renova- District Attorney will seek tion this summer, some programs reimbursement of police costs will be relocated to the pool at Amador Valley High. However, BY GLENN WOHLTMANN the 50-meter pool, locker rooms An attempted kidnapping and purse snatching and office at the Aquatic Center reported to police last week turned out to be a false will remain open. alarm — and a false report, according to a news Summer recreational swim release by the Pleasanton Police Department. will take place at the Ama- Jennifer Flores, 23, of Pleasanton, who claimed dor pool at 1155 Santa Rita she and her infant son were the target of an attack Road with admission paid at May 16, was arrested at about 3 p.m. Wednesday the Amador Theater box office. for filing a false police report, a misdemeanor. She Swimming at Amador is recom- was booked into Santa Rita Jail after police took mended only for accomplished her into custody at her job in Dublin. swimmers, and children under Flores originally claimed two men jumped 6 must be accompanied by an her at about 6:20 p.m. in the 4400 block of adult swimmer. Seminole Way, near the bus stop on the south Summer swim lessons and side of West Las Positas Boulevard. She told lap swims will take place at the police one of the men pushed her down and Aquatic Center. Water Fitness grabbed her purse while the other tried to make classes will be offered at both off with her baby in a stroller, abandoning it — sites. JEB BING and the infant — when it tipped over. Joining newly elected Pleasanton Councilwoman Kathy Narum (third from left) at her swearing-in Police spent hours investigating the case be- Recycling Board ceremony Tuesday are (from left) her sister-in-law Kelli Reed, daughter Lisa, nephew Jack Reed, cause of its serious nature. As the investigation husband Jeff, daughter Jennifer, and her mother, Donna Reed. Lisa and Jennifer Narum have jobs progressed, however, they became suspicious of has vacancies in Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio, and flew in Tuesday for the swearing-in ceremony. They the information they’d been given. The Alameda County Source both left Wednesday to return to work. “A significant part of the investigation focused Reduction and Recycling Board on the information that was provided by the has two vacancies, one for “an victim,” the release states. “As detectives spent Environmental Educator em- more time with Flores, they discovered several ployed as such on a full-time Newly elected Kathy Narum takes major inconsistencies in her statement.” basis” and another for “a repre- In fact, police said they found surveillance sentative of the recyclable mate- seat on Pleasanton Council video of Flores leaving her purse at Domino’s rials processing industry.” Pizza in Pleasanton about an hour before she The Recycling Board admin- Family, supporters give standing applause at Civic Center ceremony reported the robbery. isters the voter-approved Waste The video also showed the purse with Reduction and Recycling Initia- Domino’s employees during the same time tive, which levies an $8.23 per Newly elected Pleasanton City Council- In that election, with 11,812 ballots cast, period Flores said the crime took place, and ton landfill disposal fee that woman Kathy Narum was sworn into office or 28.1% of the 41,984 registered voters in video from the next day showed her returning generates approximately $8 mil- Tuesday with her family at her side and to loud Pleasanton, Narum received 4,643 votes. She to the store to recover the purse she claimed lion per year for waste reduction applause from a council chamber packed with was followed by candidate David Miller, who had been stolen. and recycling programs. her supporters. received 3,159 votes; Olivia Sanwong, 2,014 “Even after Flores recovered her purse from Terms are two years. The Narum was sworn into office by Federal votes; and Mark Hamilton, 1,873 votes. Domino’s she continued to lie to detectives and board the normally meets on Judge Lawrence O’Neill of the U.S. District After handshakes welcoming her to the perpetuate the false report of a robbery and the second Thursday of each Court in Fresno, She took the council seat council by Mayor Thorne and fellow council attempted kidnapping of her infant son,” the month, and its 11 members are vacated by former Councilman Jerry Thorne members Karla Brown, Cheryl Cook-Kallio release states. paid $100 per meeting. when he was elected mayor last November and Jerry Pentin, Narum took her seat, bring- After Flores was taken into custody, a search The deadline for applications and after the four-member council adopted ing the council back up to full strength for the turned up the property she’d reported as stolen. is 5 p.m. June 14. For more in- a resolution declaring the results of the spe- first time since the Nov. 6 election. “Flores finally admitted she fabricated the formation, call (510) 891-6500. cial all-mail-in ballot on May 7. —Jeb Bing See FAKE on Page 9 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 24, 2013ÊU Page 5 NEWS TAKE US ALONG Neighbors question park’s lack of amenities Woodthrush Park is up for review in September
BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI When Alan Mode received his copy of the Summer 2013 Activities Guide, he noted the list of Pleasan- ton parks and their amenities. “Forty-three parks are a tribute to the city’s planning, but there is one park which stands out,” he said, “not because of its special facilities, but the fact that it has absolutely no amenities.” This is Woodthrush Park, which is a block away from his home on Gapwall Court. “The three smallest parks (Civic, DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Delucchi and Lions Wayside) are Some neighbors of Woodthrush Park have questioned why it doesn’t have any one-fifth the size of Woodthrush, amenities. In the past, neighbors have asked to keep it as is although now the but they all have some ameni- city is considering improvements. ties such as picnic tables and play areas. Woodthrush has nothing,” the city did was to replace the aging it to become an area where teams Mode said. “At least at the mini- asphalt pathways with concrete.” would come practice. We did con- mum there should be a picnic table The city has two kinds of park, crete work and that was it.” or two, so people could come and neighborhood and community, Ful- The Parks and Recreation Com- Independence Day jaunt: Philip and Emily Scholz, and their Weekly, have coffee together.” ford explained. Community parks mission has a priority setting ses- reach the peak of Mount Elbert, the highest in the Rocky Mountains at City officials said the latest Parks have restrooms and parking and sion each year, followed by its rec- 14,440 feet. They completed the hike with their family on July 4. and Recreation draft plan includes are expected to draw from through- ommendations to the City Council, Woodthrush Park improvements, out the city. Neighborhood parks, which happened earlier this year. which are being fine-tuned. such as Woodthrush, as intended “Woodthrush Neighborhood Park h r¡ B ë X r¡ B Woodthrush, a 3.5-acre park, is for those in the immediate vicinity. was assessed as part of the current surrounded on three sides by Wood- “Some neighbors who have been Parks and Recreation Master Plan SUNGLASSES SPECIAL 20% OFF thrush Road, Blackbird Drive and there their entire lives have that process, and the plan does have rec- ]uurus ]xpu Skylark Way, which leads to Pleas- sense of ownership,” Fulford said, ommendations to improve the site,” anton Sports Park a block away. and they felt adding amenities said Susan Andrade-Wax, director T pp{pqu zuExpires {x {pruMay 31, 2013 p zu s{r ʸ Not available when A{uusing insurance Qp ʊĒ SƲĒʊʸ or any other discount. Mature trees at Woodthrush would draw more people. “They of Pleasanton Community Services Ύ Gup uur{ w su{xu xpu {rs{x shade much of the wide expanse of were concerned about outsiders. Department. “Currently the plan is = prz L{r = u Vpsp Grr{ ps uŗ grass, which slopes toward Wood- Everybody has different wants, dif- in the draft phase, however once it thrush Road. The park has benches Ύ Vu p{us p{pru {z z{xz p{us ferent needs, we see it all the time. has been refined it will be presented at either end, a cement walkway, The city tries to balance all of that.” at a joint workshop of the City {rp p̂ʸ c{z p ur{{ q p bA= ? r and drinking fountains at Blackbird “It begs another question,” he Council and Parks and Recreation Call today to schedule an eye examination Drive. The park was probably built added. “Why when the park was Commission. Staff believes that will in 1975 along with homes north of first developed was it so abbrevi- occur most likely in September.” Blackbird. ated in the first place? These days Before the workshop, the docu- City Landscape Architect Mike we design lots of amenities from ments will be posted on the city Fulford said he led a public hearing the very beginning.” website, easily accessible to the Jonathan Savell, M.D., Michael Gagnon, M.D., Stanford Medical School Faculty on the park in 2004 when the city Fulford also noted there is some community, she said. Kala Swamynathan, M.D.,Gina Trentacosti, O.D., Jimmy Yip, O.D., Kien Ngo, O.D. proposed adding a small children’s truth to the point that the Sports Park Alan Mode has already made his 925-460-5000 925-449-4000 play area, picnics, barbecues and a with full amenities is right across the feelings known to Andrade-Wax. 28 Fenton St., Livermore 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. #240, Pleasanton basketball half-court. bridge off Skylark. “Pleasanton deserves better than Caring for the Tri Valley Since 1975 www.ValleyEyeCareCenter.com “At the time the neighborhood sen- “The neighbors liked that it’s a to have a ‘park’ without any ame- timent, at least the few at the meet- passive park,” remembered retired nities, which is little more than a ing, didn’t want additional ameni- Parks and Community Services Di- couple of vacant lots with grass,” Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation ties,” Fulford recalled. “In the end, all rector Jim Wolfe. “They didn’t want Mode said. N and
5th Annual HOOK AND LADDER RUN Sunday, June 2, 2013 5K RUN/WALK, 10K RUN AND KIDS ONE-MILE FUN RUN
Start Time: 8 a.m. (Check-in: 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.) Place: Wente Vineyards - 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore, CA 94550 Benefits: The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 that supports: Injured and Fallen Firefighters, Burn Foundation and Local Charities in the Tri Valley. Course: The 5K is a run/walk that is 50% paved and 50% dirt road and is stroller friendly. The 10K is 90% dirt road and 10% paved road. Strollers are not allowed in the 10K. Both runs travel through Sycamore Grove Park and are very flat with only one hill on the 10K. The Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run (for ages 12 & under) will take place at Wente Vineyards at 9:30 a.m. No dogs are allowed on either of the courses or the fun run. Register at: www.onyourmarkevents.com NICOLE STEWARD Awards: 3 deep in each age group (M & F) 12 and under, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (Special prizes for top 3 Male and Female Leading the way race winners 5K AND 10K RUN) Three students from Amador Valley High’s engineering program, part of the district’s new Project Lead The Way pro- Water and refreshments will be provided at the end of the race. Wente Vine- gram, took first place at their first-ever competition. The students, Cristian Castro, Kalean Song and Clint Stewart, pos- yards will have additional food and wine tasting for purchase. No picnicking. ing with their teacher, Tony Dennis, went up against 15 schools in San Diego on May 11. The three were recognized at a recent school board meeting, and each won a laptop computer, courtesy of Chevron, which sponsored the trip. Page 6ÊUÊMay 24, 2013ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly NEWS Stock Market Volatility
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Haugen’s spirit lives on in awards Community members lauded for their contributions BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Dulka, began with a musical per- troduced former banker and poet Good feelings filled the Veterans formance by Don Lewis of “The laureate Ott, saying they’ve worked Memorial Building last Thursday as Power of a Dream” as a tribute to together on community projects for people gathered to support the val- community activist Jack Dove, who many years and he’s always regarded ues promoted by longtime school died April 24. Ott as an elder statesman since he is board member Juanita Haugen, This year’s award recipients were three weeks older than himself. who died in 2007 after a two-year Tom Fox, Jim Ott, Pam Yeaw and “We’re all blessed to be in this fight against cancer. the Rotary Club of Pleasanton. community,” said Ott, who now is The seventh annual Community “The value of a true leader is some- an English professor at Las Positas of Character Luncheon and Awards one who gives and not takes,” said College. Ceremony celebrated Pleasanton former award-winner Robert Shapiro Police Capt. Eric Finn introduced residents who practice the group’s when introducing Fox. “That’s what Yeaw, a longtime volunteer with the heralded traits: responsibility, com- Juanita was noticing when she left us Pleasanton Police Department. passion, self-discipline, honesty, the legacy she did.” “The Juanita Haugen Commu- respect and integrity. The program “Tom’s motto in Rotary is ‘Do good nity of Character award is really a was founded in 2002 under the di- and have fun,’” Shapiro added. lifetime achievement award,” Finn rection of Haugen and is supported Fox spoke briefly, noting he said. “Each recipient has a rich his- by the city, the school district, the moved to Pleasanton in 1970. tory of making their mark in our Chamber of Commerce and service “There is not a better place to live. little corner of the world.” and faith groups. It’s full of people with good charac- He went on to laud Yeaw’s thou- The awards ceremony, emceed ter that are willing to help,” he said. sands of hours volunteering with by board member Kelly O’Lague City Councilman Jerry Pentin in- See CHARACTER on Page 8 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 24, 2013ÊU Page 7 NEWS Which city is richest? Depends on how the numbers are run Pleasanton near top according to several measures BY GLENN WOHLTMANN population of 42,457 and was prices as an indicator put Dan- Pleasanton came out near the No. 967 on the list of the largest ville on top at $917,500, and top of a recent list of the wealthiest cities in the country. San Ramon San Ramon third of the three, at cities in America. came out on top, according to $739,700. The city placed No. 3 in the Nerdwallet, with 63.5% of its Looking at the census numbers nation, with San Ramon at the population earning $100,000 for median income put Danville DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI top. Danville didn’t make the list or more. Census figures show on top at $133,888. San Ramon The four honored this year were Tom Fox, Jim Ott, Pam Yeaw and the Ro- — not because it’s less wealthy, 25% of San Ramon households also scored high at $121,756 per tary Club of Pleasanton. but because it’s too small to count, brought in $200,000 or more; household, and Pleasanton at and neither Dublin nor Livermore 16.4% brought in $150,000 to $120,437 per household. made the cut. $199,999; and 22.1% brought in So, which of the measures CHARACTER Services Kevin Johnson was the Personal financial advice web- $100,000 to $149,999. should be used to determine the Continued from Page 7 last speaker, asking for donations site Nerdwallet put together a list Danville — based on 2011 fig- wealth of a city? All three, accord- to the Juanita Haugen Scholar- of the top 500 cities in the country, ures, the latest available for the ing to Tracey Grose, vice presi- the Police Department. ship Fund. based on population. Nerdwallet town — was a close second, with dent at the Bay Area Economic “She’s truly an ambassador for “As far as I’m concerned she looked at cities that had the high- 63.2% of households bringing in Institute. our organization,” Finn said. beat cancer because her spirit and est percentage in the nation of $100,000 or more. Danville had “I would say they all are equally Mayor Jerry Thorne introduced character live on in this commu- households bringing in $100,000 more high-income households: valid. The economy is a complex Rotary president Julie Lewis to nity,” Johnson said. N or more a year. 28.2% brought in $200,000 or base, and you can only explain it accept its award. As of 2013, the U.S. Census put more. It had fewer households by looking through the economic “Rotary was responsible for Pleasanton’s population at 72,296, that took in $150,000 to $199,99 prism, if you will,” Grose said. many of the amenities we have making it the 488th largest city in — 15.4% — but more house- “You can portray a balance by in our community today,” Thorne America. holds that brought in $100,000 looking at all three.” said. “If you’ve found shade at Pleasanton came in third in the to $149,999. Altogether, that put Grose said there’s a fourth indi- the Sports Park, it’s because they nation for wealth, according to Danville slightly lower, using those cator, the “gini coefficient.” That, planted trees.” Nerdwallet’s calculation of high- figures. she said, represents the distance He went on to list scholar- est-earning households, with 59.8 A case could be made that between the highest income earn- ships, holiday dinners, helping percent earning $100,000 or more. household earnings is a slanted ers in an area and the lowest earn- seniors with cleaning, distribut- The website showed 22.3% earned way of measuring numbers; some ers. ing wheelchairs to those in need $200,000 or more; 14.7% made families in San Ramon, particular- But, she said, the coefficient and more. $150,000 to $199,999; and 22.8% ly in Dougherty Valley, have two or may not work to see which of the “It sounds very much like a made $100,000 to 149,999. more generations earning wages. three cities is wealthiest, because it Community of Character to me,” San Ramon’s population is Pleasanton placed second for looks at a broader picture and can Thorne said. 81,323, putting it at No. 420 average home prices, with an aver- be “inconclusive” when narrowed Rotary District 5170 Gov. Joe in population; Danville had a age of $767,900, and using home to a specific city or town. N Hamilton also acknowledged the award and said he had been an DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI educator and had known Juanita Heather Haugen Rizzoli, daughter Haugen. of Juanita, chats with community PUSD Senior Director of Pupil supporters after the ceremony.
FIREFIGHTERS when they provide service. Continued from Page 7 Nine members of the Recruit Fire Academy were hired by Jeff Keena, Britanny McMahon, the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Frank Nasca, Gilbert Perez, Department and six by Moraga- Christopher Sillers, Ryan Stark Orinda. and Mathew Venema. The graduation ceremonies were The Livermore-Pleasanton and held at Safeway Corporate Center the Moraga-Orinda fire depart- on Stoneridge Mall Road on Fri- ments partnered in providing the day evening, hosted by LPFD Fire Fire Academy to their newest re- Chief Jim Miguel and MOFD Fire cruits in an effort to be more effi- Chief Randy Bradley. The recruits cient and cost effective. The process had their badges pinned and were uses a regional approach to train- officially sworn in to their fire de- ing, much as area organizations do partments. N
WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES Kottinger Place Task Force Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. SHANNON REVEL-WHITAKER Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Citizens Police Academy graduates UÊ*ÀiÃiÌ>ÌÊLÞÊ `*iÊÀV ÌiVÌ]Ê > ÊÀÕ«ÊÀi}>À`}Ê Members of the 2013 Citizens Police Academy graduate May 16 after 14 weeks of learning the inner workings `iÛi«iÌÊÊVVi«ÌÊÃÌiÊ«>]ÊLÕ`}Ê>ÞÕÌ]Ê«iÊ of the Pleasanton Police Department: Mukta Bahl, Julia Clarke, Steven Collins, John Corralejo, Ian Davis, Raul ë>Vi]Ê«>À}Ê>`ÊÃÌiÊVÀVÕ>Ì Heredia, Sandeep Kaur, Karen Liamos, Linda Logan, Robert Logan, Kelsy Martin, Sally Martin, Miyoshi Nara- saki, Jennifer Sabella, Mike Sedlak, Larry Smith, Frederick Spaulding, Lawrence Stein, Brianna Thomson and ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Marissa Wyatt, shown with Police Chief Dave Spiller, far left, and Officer Archie Chu, far right. AND PUBLIC COMMENT IS WELCOME The academy is offered each spring to create closer partnerships with the community, educate and explain The above represents a sampling of upcoming meeting items. principles and procedures of law enforcement, and discuss the importance of public involvement in the policing For complete information, please visit process. Classes are taught by Police Department personnel and subject matter experts from other agencies www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/calendar and/or community groups. For more information, call 931-5233. Page 8ÊUÊMay 24, 2013ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly NEWS ● BUSINESS NEWS Safeway raises $10.8 million in April for people with disabilities Easter Seals, Special Olympics among charities that benefit
BY JEB BING Each of the company’s affili- or people with disabilities. ■ Helped Easter Seals provide extra mile to support Easter Seals Pleasanton-based Safeway Corp. ates, including Vons, Pavilions, The more than $150 million more than 37,000 hours of after- services for children and adults raised and donated more than Dominick’s, Tom Thumb, Randalls raised over the years has financed school care and other services for with disabilities,” said James E. $10.8 million in April for Eas- and Carrs, collected donations at or supported countless important children with developmental dis- Williams, president and chief ex- ter Seals, Special Olympics and a checkstands throughout April. In projects. Funds donated by Safe- abilities in the San Francisco Bay ecutive officer of Easter Seals. “We range of other charities that sup- addition, the company and The way’s customers have: Area through Easter Seals’ Kalei- are proud of the positive impact port people with disabilities. Safeway Foundation partnered ■ Trained Easter Seals staff across doscope program. for our clients, and the families This year’s campaign brings the again with Rebuilding Together, the country to help expand visibil- ■ Provided free training and com- that love them, made possible by total donation from the annual petition opportunities to more our good friends at Safeway and Support for People with Disabili- than 13,000 Special Olympics ath- The Safeway Foundation.” ties campaign, along with other “Year after year, Safeway’s employees letes in Arizona. “We are thrilled with the re- fundraising activities, to $150 mil- ■ Helped Special Olympics Colo- sults of Safeway’s campaign for lion to benefit some of the most and customers go the extra mile rado expand to provide sports people with disabilities,” said Spe- respected and prominent charities to support Easter Seals services for training to an additional 806 ath- cial Olympics president and chief that help people with disabilities letes. operating officer Brady Lum. “On live fuller lives. children and adults with disabilities. ■ Financed the renovation of 20 behalf of more than 550,000 Spe- “We are extremely grateful for ” homes and 12 nonprofit centers cial Olympics athletes in North each and every contribution that James E. Williams, nationwide through Rebuilding America, I want to thank the Safe- will help improve and transform president and chief executive office of Easter Seals Together, benefiting nearly 5,500 way store employees who tirelessly the lives of countless people and individuals across the country. supported the campaign and the ensure their disability doesn’t the nation’s leading nonprofit pro- ity of early intervention programs, More than 1,800 Safeway employ- Safeway shoppers who made gen- define their lives or limit their viding critical repairs and acces- which are critical for special-needs ees donated more than 15,000 erous contributions to help ensure personal potential,” said Larree sibility upgrades to low-income children, especially those with au- hours volunteering on Rebuilding that their local communities are Renda, Safeway executive vice homes and community centers, tism or other disabilities. Together projects. ones where all people are accept- president and chairwoman of The to renovate nine homes and non- ■ Supported 23 Special Olympics “Year after year, Safeway’s em- ed, welcomed and celebrated for Safeway Foundation. profit centers serving seniors and/ programs in 22 states. ployees and customers go the their gifts and talents.” N
CONTRACT in the California Public Employ- erage for two parties after retire- FAKE report carries up to six months in jail. Continued from Page 5 ees Retirement System (CalPERS) ment as current city retirees are Continued from Page 5 The Pleasanton Police Depart- for the first time have the maxi- now receiving, the new program ment spent about $2,980 in staff duced retirement plan benefits. mum benefit factor of 2.5% at age covers the employee only and entire story and there was no truth time and resources investigating The state’s Public Employees’ 67 formula, a change from the ends at the time those individu- to what she had reported,” the re- Flores’ claim. The Alameda Coun- Pension Reform Act of 2013 took former 3% at 65 benefit. als become eligible for Medicare, lease says. ty District Attorney will ask that effect that date and requires that Also, in a new Retiree Medical which is currently 65 years of She was booked at Santa Rita Jail Flores be ordered to reimburse the new employees who are enrolled Program, instead of medical cov- age. N with $10,000 bail. Filing a false police department for its expenses. N Register today for summer classes at StepsPrep.com
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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 24, 2013ÊU Page 9 NEWS ● BUSINESS NEWS Thoratec gains FDA approval for its new Heartmate Pocket Controller Device can slide easily, discreetly into front pocket
BY JEB BING Pocket Controller device, we are signed to support the active life- for a transplant or as a long-term, ing proprietary textured surfaces, Thoratec Corp., a Pleasanton- providing a product that has been styles that patients with Heart- destination therapy,” Burbach blood immersed ruby bearings based designer and manufacturer extensively tested and is designed Mate II LVADs are leading. The said. “The launch of the Pocket and open flow paths. of device-based mechanical cir- for greater ease of use and safety,” Pocket Controller is lighter and Controller provides an attractive Thoratec’s HeartMate II has culatory support therapies, has said Gary F. Burbach, president more compact than previous option for these patients and ad- proven to be a highly durable received approval from the U.S. and chief executive officer. LVAD system controllers, and it vances Thoratec’s mission, which device capable of long-term cir- Food and Drug Administration to “We have a significant amount features an intuitive user interface is to improve the lives of indi- culatory support. In clinical test- market the HeartMate II Pocket of clinical experience and patient with enhanced information con- viduals suffering from advanced ing, over 80% of HeartMate II Controller, a smaller version of its feedback from Europe that has tent. Additionally, with a single- heart failure.” recipients became virtually free HeartMate II LVAD system. highlighted the Pocket Control- side cable design, the device can Thoratec began training U.S. of heart failure symptoms shortly The device saves, supports and ler’s ability to deliver meaningful slide easily and discreetly into a implanting centers on the Pocket after implant and sustained those restores failing hearts, company benefits in everyday living with front pocket. Controller this week. Follow- improvements for the full two- representatives said. this therapy,” he added. The Pocket Controller has also ing clinician training, the Pocket year follow-up period. Moreover, “In offering our next-generation The Pocket Controller is de- been designed to promote pa- Controller will be available for controlled clinical trials as well tient safety, through features in- new patients as well as for cur- as large-scale commercial experi- cluding prioritized visual alarms, rent HeartMate II patients eligible ence have demonstrated signif- on-screen instructions and a to upgrade their existing system icant improvement in patients’
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borhood place their trash cans on EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY LETTERS the sidewalk on Sunday afternoon Pleasanton in preparation for a Monday morn- ing pickup. This of course blocks Weekly Quack, quack pedestrian access to sidewalks and Fly the flag, honor our veterans Dear Editor, forces pedestrians to unsafely ven- PUBLISHER Let’s support the Memorial Day observance Monday start- A big thank you to Kristen Hart ture out into the street or try to Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 ing at 10:30 a.m. just south of the Pleasanton Senior Center and Roy Fickens with the city of squeeze by the cans. EDITORIAL Pleasanton’s Animal Control. They I suspect I am not alone in my on Sunol Boulevard. The VFW, American Legion, Pleasanton were so kind and patient helping safety concern, and wonder if this Editor Military Families and others hold this annual event to pay Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 rescue eight baby ducks from the might be an opportunity to raise tribute not only to those who have sacrificed their lives in storm drain in front of our home. more community awareness to resi- Managing Editor Roy took them to the Lindsay dents about this issue. A simple fix Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 111 defense of our country, but also to the hundreds of Pleasan- ton veterans and those still on active duty in the military from Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek would be to not put your cans on Online/Community Editor where they will be well cared for. the sidewalk, but put them in the Jessica Lipsky, Ext. 229 our community, many in harm’s way in Afghanistan. Early Our neighborhood is grateful for all street instead. Or, simply don’t put Reporter Monday, the Scouts will place flags on veterans buried at their assistance. trash cans out before 8 p.m. Glenn Wohltmann, Ext. 121 Pioneer and St. Augustine Catholic cemeteries, also on Sunol Marcia O’Neill Craig Mynatt Contributors Boulevard just south of the Senior Center. It’s another place Jay Flachsbarth for families to visit to honor the fallen. Trash can hazards Cathy Jetter Memorial Day was traditionally observed on May 30. But in Jerri Pantages Long Dear Editor, What’s your opinion? Nancy Lyness 1968, the national holiday was moved to the last Monday in With the beautiful Pleasanton Write a Letter to the Editor at Edi- May to create a convenient three-day weekend. Despite op- weather upon us, I’ve been taking [email protected] or put ART & PRODUCTION position, all 50 states, including California, began complying frequent Sunday evening walks. In your opinion on Town Square at Lead Designer with the change of date in the early 1970s. That change has no doing so, I’ve noticed that many www.PleasantonWeekly.com. Let- Katrina Cannon, Ext. 130 Pleasanton residents in my neigh- ters must be 250 words or less. Designers doubt undermined the very meaning of Memorial Day, contrib- Lili Cao, Ext. 120 uting to what we see today as the general public’s nonchalant Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 observance of Memorial Day. This weekend, which marks the ADVERTISING beginning of the busy summer season and school graduations, Multimedia Account Manager has also become a time of retail sales specials, family get-aways Mary Hantos, Ext. 222 and backyard barbecues. Hopefully, we’ll find an hour or so to Account Executive join in Monday’s Memorial Day observance or at least remem- Karen Klein, Ext. 122 ber to fly the flag outside our homes and businesses. N Real Estate Sales Carol Cano, Ext. 226 Ad Services Taxpayers: Here we go again Cammie Clark, Ext. 116 It’s too early to know just how far two costly attorneys — one BUSINESS from San Francisco and another from Oakland — plan to take Business Associate their threats of litigation against the city of Pleasanton over the Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 hillside protection ordinance called Measure PP, but their yet- Circulation Director to-be identified (presumably) Pleasanton clients want to delay Bob Lampkin, Ext. 141 and substantially change the measure before it becomes law. Front Offi ce Coordinators Kathy Martin, Ext. 124 Lawsuits over the ordinance and the demand that Measure PP Sierra Rhodes, Ext. 124 undergo a review under the California Environmental Quality HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY Act, or CEQA, will no doubt be costly for taxpayers who have Phone: (925) 600-0840 already paid millions of dollars in court costs, attorney fees and Fax: (925) 600-9559 penalties over land use legal decisions and settlements. Editorial e-mail: Tuesday, the City Council postponed until at least June 4 a [email protected] second and final reading of the Measure PP ordinance, which [email protected] would have buttoned up scores of public hearings, community Display Sales e-mail: meetings and workshop discussions since Measure PP was [email protected] adopted by voters in November 2008. 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Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS Basically, both law firms object to the Measure PP ordinance 020407. because it “attempts to modify the (voter-approved) measure The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed upon request to homes and apartments in Pleas- without a vote of the people of Pleasanton.” anton. Community support of the Pleasan- Fialho and Lowell argue that a legal analysis of the Measure ton Weekly is welcomed and encouraged PP initiative before it went to voters determined that citizen through memberships at levels of $5, $8 or $10 per month through automatic credit initiatives, such as Measure PP, are not subject to a CEQA card charges. Print subscriptions for busi- evaluation. Flashman counters, however, that so many changes nesses or residents of other communities are $60 per year or $100 for two years. 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Reporter Sierra Rhodes about to board “Witchcraft,” a B-24 from 1944 that flew 130 missions in World War II and is the only one of its kind still flying. Inside the airplanes that will be part of the Wings of Freedom Tour 2013 this weekend are (clockwise from above left) the bomb bay of the Boeing B-17; a gun turret in the B-24; the bomb bay doors and catwalk in the B-24; and the P-51 Mustang viewed from the B-24 in flight.
I have never considered myself an The Wings of Freedom tour was ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ adventurous person. I favor turn signals, ated as a flying testament to the br never go anywhere without a map and a and tenacity of the human spirit — cell phone, and I’ve made it all the way to oring the flight crews, ground crews 23 without taking candy from a stranger. workers who made and flew these b To my surprise when asked if I wanted ers as well as the people they so to go on a flight in a World War II bomber, to protect. I don’t think I unders rather than replying, “Are you crazy?!” I the significance of these planes and said, “Sure, why not?” Those three simple experience until I was in their pres Beware words haunted my dreams for weeks Seeing them, I could understand before the flight. On the morning of my the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and adventure, they rang in my ears like some Consolidated B-24 Liberator were sa sort of preemptive funeral dirge. be backbones of the American effo Kevin Ryan, a pilot who lives in Pleas- World War II. They were daunting, h the bomb bay anton and has been involved with the bling, strangely beautiful and — to Collings Foundation for more than 20 awesome. years, was waiting for my fellow journal- All my fears and adventureless istic lunatics and me last Wednesday at flew out the bomb bay. Suddenly I w the Livermore Municipal Airport. Kevin little kid going to Disneyland for the Flight on World War II bomber proves looked bright-eyed and bushy-tailed time, running around and peering u while I yearned for coffee, sleep and the the giant machines, climbing in and safety of solid ground. through every nook and cranny. to be adventurous, emotional — The flight to Santa Barbara, where we The greatest challenge of the were to meet the bombers, was smooth proved not to be gathering the cou and beautiful. Kevin and his 1976 Cessna to fly — though my sense of self-pr and totally awesome 182 delivered us safely to land, and I vation was still firmly against board tried not to appear too grateful to have craft more than half a century old — both feet solidly on pavement. As a per- rather choosing which piece of histo son with mammalian vs. avian anatomy experience. STORY & PHOTOS BY SIERRA RHODES and a morbid dread of falling from thou- The P-51 Mustang, one of the sands of feet, I had no desire to challenge chines that perhaps turned the tid Mother Nature by flying again so soon WWII and whimsically was named “ after landing. That is, until I turned Jane,” was unfortunately not an op ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ around and saw the planes. but that left two amazing aircraf Page 12ÊUÊMay 24, 2013ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly STORY
s cre- choose from. The most widely recognized the front and rear of the plane was little sprawled below, and the waves looked avery aircraft from WWII was the B-17 Flying more than a plank, half a foot wide with like splashes of blue and white paint. ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ hon- Fortress named “Nine-O-Nine,” and one few places to hold onto. The air was cold but bearable up at s and of only eight still in flying condition. The “Don’t step on the bomb bay doors. 1,500 feet, and I spent the hour-long omb- 1944 Consolidated Liberator, dubbed They will open.” The words of the puck- flight keeping myself warm by exploring Wings of Freedom ought “Witchcraft,” flew a record 130 missions ishly melodramatic crewman returned to every part of the aircraft. I made a perch stood over Europe and is the only craft of its my mind as we passengers buckled our- in the tail turret, a place slightly sheltered Tour 2013 d this kind still flying the world. selves into our seats. Inside, “Witchcraft” from the wind and with a clear view to sence. Riding in “Witchcraft,” the last of a was all sharp edges, narrow spaces and everything we were leaving behind. It WHAT: Ground tour and flights of why species, was too tempting to resist. Clam- a truly disturbing number of gaps in the also afforded a clear shot to the P-51 that legendary World War II airplanes d the bering through the same spaces as had frame with views of the world below. danced and barrel rolled alongside of us aid to all those young soldiers was thrilling and My hair whipped in front of my face like a hyper little kid. WHO: The Collings Foundation ort in profoundly sad, knowing that with its and tangled over my forehead even be- When we strapped back in for landing, hum- memories, triumphs and losses, “Witch- fore takeoff, and as the B-24 taxied down and when we finally disembarked, the WHERE: Livermore Airport General Aviation otally craft” would one day no longer take to the runway and gathered speed for liftoff, giant grin was still plastered to my face. I the sky. I held on for dear life. The wheels parted didn’t want to leave. I wanted to stay up Terminal ways After I signed my life away to the care ways with the ground, and I let loose an in the sky and make “Witchcraft” my new was a of the B-24 and her crew, there came embarrassing squeal, thankfully drowned home. WHEN: May 26-28 e first what I will call a prolonged anticipation out by the roar of the four engines. The Wings of Freedom Tour comes up at period — a very long wait. Three hours Shortly after takeoff a loud bell rang, to Livermore on Sunday with the P-51 WALKING TOURS: $12 for adults; $6 for d out, later, “Witchcraft” returned from its local and we were free to wander. Once again Mustang, the B-17, and my dear partner children 12 and under for access to all of flight and we boarded to make our jour- my fear was gone and I eagerly scrambled in flight, the B-24. The trip may seem the aircraft. No charge for WWII veterans. day ney to Monterey. to the waist guns and the open windows. steep at $425 a pop, but I can safely say urage As each engine of the B-24 started up, The view of the coastline was breathtak- that despite my reservations, there is no FLIGHTS: Donations are $425 per person reser- a cloud of smoke billowed out behind ing, and though I tried to capture the experience like this one. aboard the B-17 or B-24. Flight experiences ding a the propellers, and my anxiety returned wonder with my camera, the pictures There was a moment on “Witchcraft” — but with even more colorful death scenarios. hardly do it justice. when another passenger turned to me take place before and after tours. ory to The force of the wind from the propellers I slithered through the bomb bay, with an expression of unparalleled joy Call (978) 562-9182 for reservations. nearly knocked me over, ruining any at- balancing carefully on the catwalk and on her face. Her words as she spoke — ma- tempts to look fearless and nonchalant. hoping my typical clumsiness would yelled — in my ear will stick with me for MORE INFORMATION: de of Hauling camera case and purse on my take a hiatus. I made it to the front of the a long time as a perfect summary of my www.collingsfoundation.org “Betty shoulder, I crawled up through the open plane unscathed and crawled on hands adventure: “Would you trade this for the ption, bomb bay doors and levered myself up and knees into the gun turret. I couldn’t world?” fts to onto the catwalk. The catwalk between get the grin off my face. The world was My answer: “Not for anything.” N ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 24, 2013ÊU Page 13 PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLES TriValley Life IN OUR COMMUNITY WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE VALLEY — MUSIC, THEATER, ART, MOVIES AND MORE
BY GLENN hoping WOHLTMANN for a hit n Amador graduate is hoping to make it big time on the small screen with an animated show premiering tomor- A row on Nickelodeon. The show is called “Sanjay and Craig,” about a boy and his pet snake. It debuts in what’s been known for years as the primo spot for cartoons — Saturday morning. Jay Howell, a 1993 grad, is co-creator of the series. “I’m also the art director here as well. That means I’m in charge of how the show looks, all the characters and all that stuff,” Howell said. The hook of the show is that Sanjay and his friends know Craig can talk, but none of the adults do. Howell didn’t break into Nickelodeon the traditional way, by approaching the network with an idea or a script. “I took a different route than most people. I started doing stuff with my partner Jim Dirschberger. We started making car-
toons on our own and putting them on the Internet. I would NICKELODEON also make my own comics as well,” he said. “I think I have Sanjay swings with his friend a pretty fun sense of humor, doing it suited me pretty well.” Craig, a talking snake, on a new The network approached them after some of the animation Nickelodeon show co-created by the two were doing drew their attention. of work to actually Pleasanton grad Jay Howell. “They saw the cartoons Jim and I were doing,” Howell said. make it happen. “They asked, ‘Do you think you’d be interested in doing some About “Sanjay children’s cartoons?’” and Craig,” he He said “Sanjay and said, “A lot of it Craig” was the first show is derived from our they pitched. own childhoods, the “Right away, they want- writers on the show. ed to see some more, They try to take real so we pitched another childhood adventures one, but they kept com- and move them onto ing back to ‘Sanjay and the cartoon screen.” Craig,’” Howell said. While presumably none It’s not the first time of them had a talking snake Howell’s work has ap- as a friend, Howell described peared on Nickelodeon — that as the fun part of the show. he was character designer “Imagine if your best friend was for the popular show a talking snake — that’s the really cool “Bob’s Burgers” — but it part. That’s where the fantasy comes into is the first time he’s been Jay Howell works on digital animation the show,” he said. at the helm. He left “Bob’s for the show, which can be seen tomor- Craig is also a master of disguise, and that plays a big part in Burgers” to work on the row morning at 10:30 a.m. the debut, in which they break into a local hospital to see the Amador alum’s new show. first ever butt transplant. That’s standard fare for Nickelodeon “Once they pick you up, they start paying you to do the pilot, these days: funny, a little twisted, and with a bit of an edge. These it’s called development,” he said. “Development is a very long road aren’t your parents’ cartoons. to go down. It evolved all the way up to us writing the actual show, Nickelodeon has given “Sanjay and Craig” some time to build and the characters still change a little bit. It’s an interesting process, an audience, with 20 half-hour shows slotted. cartoon show really. You have to show the network that you know the characters “It can take up to six months per show, so you’re working on and that you’ve developed them really strongly.” multiple shows at the same time,” Howell said. Howell, who’s 38, describes himself as a late bloomer. Stylistically, he said, “We use a lot of hand-painted back- “I’m all self taught. Amador Valley High School was my last grounds. Our show has an early ’90s Nickelodeon feel to it, I try art class — Mrs. (Evie) Moriguchi,” he said, adding that while he to make it what I grew up on.” premieres wanted to be an artist, he really didn’t have a career path mapped A lot of animation these days is done in Korea, and Howell out. “I just wanted to draw and ride my skateboard and enjoy went there to work with some of the overseas team. life. I didn’t start getting my career together until I was 30.” But he spends much of his time, literally, at the drawing board. That’s not to say he hasn’t been doing art. Howell has had a “Basically, I’m drawing from morning to night every single recent solo show of his work at FFDG gallery in San Francisco, day,” Howell said. tomorrow on entitled “Enthusiastic Person,” as well as putting out zines, self- Some of the actors lending their voices to the characters are well created magazines. known, including Linda Cardellini from “Mad Men,” Matt Jones from “It just started to work out about five years ago, I guess,” he “Breaking Bad” and Kunal Nayyar from “The Big Bang Theory.” said. Howell, Dirschberger and Andreas Trolf are co-executive pro- He said “getting a TV show is pretty exciting,” but added it’s a lot ducers. The first episode airs at 10:30 a.m., tomorrow, May 25. N Nickelodeon
Page 14ÊUÊMay 24, 2013ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Pleasanton to hold Memorial Day ceremony Monday Morning event to include patriotic music, tribute to veterans
BY JEB BING Pleasanton’s annual Memorial Day observance will be held start- ing at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the garden area just south of the Pleas- anton Senior Center on Sunol Bou- levard. The event, hosted by the Ameri- can Legion Pleasanton Post 237 with the assistance of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Pleasanton Post 6298, honors all military veter- ans including those now on active duty and especially those who died while serving their country. Parking and restrooms are avail- able at the Senior Center. A preliminary musical interlude by the Pleasanton Community Band under the direction of Bob Williams will begin the ceremony with the program of tributes to Eagle Scouts Eric Hitchens, Jack start at 11 a.m. JEB BING Finney and Matthew O’Neil The keynote speaker will be The Honor Guard arrives at last year’s Memorial Day observance at the Pleas- Maj. Gen. David Baldwin, the com- Three Foothill High seniors — Eric Hitchens, Jack Finney and Matthew anton Senior Center. manding general of the California O’Neil — received their Eagle Scout Awards on April 28 in a Court of National Guard. pidi, a senior at Amador Valley morial Day weekend begins, Pleas- Honor at St. Clare’s Episcopal Church. As members of Troop 908, the Directly following the ceremony High School who was also on the anton Scouts will place special boys journeyed through Scouting together starting in kindergarten when will be a free barbecue at the Veter- school’s “We The People” civics bronze grave markers with flags on they joined the same Tiger Cub den. ans Memorial Building at 301 Main team that won second place in veteran graves in the city’s Pioneer For his Eagle Scout project, Eric researched and planted 76 California St. in downtown Pleasanton. Junior national competition last month Cemetery and at the adjacent St. native plants behind the amphitheater at the Alviso Adobe Commu- and senior high school students in Washington, D.C. Nathaniel Augustine Catholic Cemetery. nity Park, providing a more native habitat. Jack designed and con- who won the Patriotic Essay contest Wong of St. Joachim School in For more information, contact structed a weather station, compost bin and wheelchair-accessible will be recognized at the barbecue. Hayward will receive the “Patriot Patrick Leary at (816) 225-1805, or raised garden bed at Hearst Elementary. Matthew designed and in- The “Voice of Democracy” award Pen” award. email commander.vfw6298@gmail. stalled flexible storage in the Foothill High band trailer and replaced will be given to Sricharana Mup- Tomorrow morning, as the Me- com. N aging shelving used to store uniforms. Perfect time for a pet Adoption fees waived next weekend at animal shelters BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI be home during the summer and Rosie looked sad and not just could get the animals accustomed Adopt a dog because she’s a beagle. She was an to each other.” or cat for free older dog with a skin condition, Valley Humane adopted out and lived at Valley Humane Society about 70 dogs and cats last year What: Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days waiting for her forever home after and very few were returned, Ad- When: June 1-2 her first adoption didn’t work out. kins said. Where: Valley Humane Society, Then last year at the Maddie’s Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days are 3670 Nevada St.; telephone 426- Fund adoption event, a couple with scheduled again for the weekend of 8656; hours during adopt-a-thon: a chihuahua mix came looking to June 1-2. The event started in the Bay 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 add to their family, and Rosie’s long Area in 2010 and has found homes p.m. Sunday. ears perked up. Sure enough, they for 6,722 shelter dogs and cats. Other locations: Go to adopt. took her home. This year there will be more than maddiesfund.org “It was a match made in heav- 100 adoption locations throughout VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY/J. XIA en,” said Melissa Adkins, marketing the Bay Area, plus five communi- Rosie the beagle joins her new family at the Valley Humane Society during last and development manager at Valley ties across the country including the event. year’s Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days. Humane Society. “I think the gal New York City for the first time, “Normally it is $100 for cats or was a school teacher so she would with a goal of finding homes for $150 for dogs, but everyone goes “It goes all right back into our ers, Adkins said, as they track each 5,000 dogs and cats. home fee-free,” Adkins said. “And programs,” Adkins said. other’s adoptions. Some shelters in the East Bay, everybody’s going home with a Valley Humane Society pulls “It’s like a marathon, it’s really ex- including Valley Humane, also will goodie bag — a catnip pillow or adoptable pets out of public shel- citing to see,” Adkins said. “Through- be at Stoneridge Shopping Center leash or whatever.” ters to find homes for them. VHS out the day we sent them pictures to adopt out their dogs and cats. The University of Florida sur- is a no-kill shelter so once it takes and our numbers on how many gone Some people come to the event veyed 1,928 adopters from Mad- responsibility for an animal it out so far. They put them out on pre-approved, and many look over die’s pet adoption events and con- will find it a home as well as the Facebook and Twitter.” the adoptable pets the week before cluded that successful adoptions best medical care available, which She said Valley Humane Society either at the shelter or at valleyhu- do not require a fee; free adoption takes money. right now has more than 50 kittens manesociety.org. promotions such as these can in- Maddie’s Fund founders Cheryl in foster care with the mama cats, “Then it’s first come-first served,” crease adoptions without compro- and Dave Duffield, who also start- and more foster homes are needed, Adkins said. “There does tend to mising the quality of a pet’s life. ed PeopleSoft and Workday, have in addition to people to adopt the be a line, particularly on Saturday The shelters benefit from the pledged $4 million to pay the kittens — and the moms. morning.” adoptions during the event, with shelters for the adoptions dur- One danger of fostering is that VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY “Last year we had every one up Maddie’s paying from $500-$2,000 ing this year’s event; participating many end up adopting their first Puddles, a 1-year-old gray tuxedo cat on the website ahead of time,” she per animal, depending on whether groups have received $4.4 million charge. who was rescued as part of a hoard- added, noting that kittens may ar- they are a senior or have a medical since 2010. “We call them foster failures,” ing situation, is hoping to find a home rive at the last minute. condition that makes them more The Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days said Adkins with a laugh, admitting next weekend. The adoptions are free during difficult to adopt. are exciting for the shelter work- that she was one. N Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 24, 2013ÊU Page 15 ON THE ON THE TOWN ● CALENDAR TOWN the second Thursday of the month meetings at 11 a.m. on the third SPEAKER ERIC GOLUB AT TRI-VALLEY Book Clubs at City Council Chamber, 200 Old Thursday at Castlewood Country REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED Bernal Ave. Club. Members focus on philan- DINNER Humorist and author Eric AMERICAN GREAT BOOKS OF PLEASANTON The thropy, enjoy social interaction and Golub will speak at the Tri-Valley Great Books of Pleasanton book SCHOOL BOARD The Pleasanton Eddie Papa’s form long-lasting friendships while Republican Women Federated club meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Unified School District Board contributing to local charities and Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June American Hangout Monday monthly at Towne Center meets at 7 p.m. on the second and supporting retirement homes in the 13, at Cattlemens Restaurant, 2882 Books, 555 Main St. Call Sadie at fourth Tuesday monthly during the 4889 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, USA. Call Edith at 998-3500. Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore. Cost is 846-1658. school year in the district office 469-6266. Winner of The $26 members, $30 guests. Contact board room, 4665 Bernal Ave. PLEASANTON NEWCOMERS CLUB Phyllis Couper at coupclan1962@ Pleasanton Weekly’s Reader This club is a great way for new pacbell.net or 462-4931. Choice Awards for “Best Civic Meetings and established residents to make American Food,” “Best Meal CITY COUNCIL The Pleasanton City Classes new friends. It meets for coffee VIRTUALLY SPEAKING TOASTMASTERS under $20” and “Best Kid Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first COMPUTER TUTORING Need help on the first Wednesday of every Virtually Speaking Toastmasters Friendly Restaurant,” Eddie Papa’s and third Tuesdays at City Council with downloading E-books from month and for lunch on the sec- club meets from noon-1 p.m. every ond Wednesday of every month. Thursday at Electrical Reliability American Hangout celebrates the Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. the library to your E-Reader, send- ing e-mail attachments, social The group has activities like hiking, Services, 6900 Koll Center Pkwy., regional food and beverage cul- HOUSING COMMISSION The networking, blogging, general walking, Bunco and more. Visit Suite 415, Pleasanton. Everyone is Pleasanton Housing Commission tures of America. Bring the whole Internet questions? Drop-in classes www.pleasantonnewcomers.com or welcome to come see what a posi- meets at 7 p.m. on the third family to enjoy iconic dishes from are from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at call Ruby M. at 462-6404. tive change Toastmasters can make Thursday of the month at City the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 in their confidence. Call 580-8660. across the United States, Old Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal ROTARY CLUB OF PLEASANTON Old Bernal Ave. Call Mary Luskin World Hospitality, and hand Ave. The Rotary Club of Pleasanton at 931-3400, ext. 7. Free and open since 1965 has been a leader in crafted artisan cocktails. H SERVICES COMMISSION UMAN The to all. the community in helping make Concerts www.eddiepapas.com. ‘SONGS OF RIVER AND SEA’ Human Services Commission meets Pleasanton a great place to live. Baritone at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday Kurt Haller and pianist Daniel To have your restaurant listed in It has a luncheon meeting from of the month at City Council Clubs 12:15-1:30 p.m., every Thursday, Lockert will present a program of this dining directory, please call Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN at Hap’s Restaurant, 122 W. Neal “Songs of River and Sea” featuring John Masefield’s maritime verse, the Pleasanton Weekly Advertising PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REVOLUTION The Jose Maria St., Pleasanton. Cost for lunch is from 4-5:30 p.m., Friday, June 2, at Department at (925) 600-0840 The Pleasanton Parks & Recreation Amador Chapter, Daughters of $17. For information, visit www. St. Claire’s, 3350 Hopyard Road. Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the American Revolution, NSDAR, PleasantonRotary.org. Reception will follow. Contact meets at 10 a.m., the second ROTARY CLUB OF PLEASANTON Saturday of each month Sept. Margaret at (415) 722-0488 or NORTH Pleasanton North Rotary through May. It is a social gather- [email protected]. invites anyone interested in mak- ing and time to explore the his- B STAR OF ‘WICKED’ ing a difference. The membership ROADWAY tory of our American roots. 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JUICE NEWTON AT FIREHOUSE is $17 adults, $6 kids. Contact or [email protected]. FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION HOOK ARTS CENTER “American Girl” and 838-9876 or [email protected], AND LADDER RUN Livermore- Health “Angel of the Morning” artist Juice or go to www.good-guys.com. Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation CANCER SURVIVORS INVITED TO Newton brings her trio show to will host the Hook and Ladder JUNE TEA DANCE Veterans of Film CELEBRATION OF LIFE Cancer survi- Pleasanton at 8 p.m., Friday, May MAKE ’EM LAUGH: “ANNIE HALL” Run on Sunday, June 2, at Wente Foreign Wars Post 6298 proudly vors and their caregivers are invited 31, at Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road, presents the June Tea Dance with Las Positas College presents to “Celebrate Our Future Birthdays Railroad Ave. Cost is $40-$50. Livermore. The event benefits the live music, from 1-3:15 p.m., “Annie Hall” with film historian with Humor and Hope.” Rakesh Tickets available at www.firehouse- Burn Foundation and other charities Wednesday, June 12, at Veterans Dr. Candace Klaschus at 7 p.m., Patel, M.D., radiation oncologist, arts.org or 931-4848. in the Tri-Valley. Cost is $37 adults, Hall, 301 Main St. Donation of $7 Thursday, June 6, at the Pleasanton will present “Good News about $15 kids. Go to www.onyour- STARS OF THE FUTURE: HARP includes a light lunch. Proceeds Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Cancer Survival,” and Michael markevents.com. COMPETITION WINNERS RECITAL The used to help veterans and their See you at the movies! Pritchard, comedian, will present winners of the prestigious Northern families. Contact 443-222 or PANCAKE BREAKFAST TO BENEFIT “A Dose of Laughter,” from 7-9 California Harp Competition will [email protected]. SERVICE MEMBERS The Pleasanton p.m., Wednesday, June 12, at Faz be in concert with special guest Fundraisers Veterans of Foreign Wars and other Restaurant, 5121 Hopyard Road. LUNCH IN PLEASANTON The Widow artist Seika Dong from 2-5 p.m., CELEBRATING OUR STARS GALA service clubs will host a free pan- Space is limited. RSVP by June 7 to and Widowers of Northern Sunday, June 2, at Firehouse Arts AND AUCTION Join Hospice of the cake breakfast to raise donations 934-7640, ext. 305, or juliane.lee@ California invite you to join for Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. Cost is East Bay for the Celebrating Our for the Pleasanton Military Families cancer.org. lunch at noon, Wednesday, May $10-$20. Call 931-4848 or go to Stars Gala and Auction at 6 p.m., Support Group. Breakfast will be 29, at Voodoo Kitchen, 6654 Koll DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT www.firehousearts.org. Saturday, June 1, at Diablo Country served between from 8:30-11:30 Center Pkwy., Suite 300. RSVP to EDUCATIONAL SERVICES San Ramon Club, 1700 Clubhouse Road, a.m., Saturday, June 8. Call Doug SWINGIN’ BLUE STARS OF THE USS David at 833-7647 or hskoog@ Regional Medical Center now Diablo. For more information, visit Miller at 998-9905. HORNET Four vocalists plus a big comcast.net by May 27. offers a two-part educational series hospiceeastbay.org. band present a special musical SLEEP TRAIN’S CLOTHING DRIVE FOR on Diabetes Self-Management MADDIE’S PET ADOPTION DAYS tribute to the Armed Forces swing- CORKS AND CAPES Help fund Kiss FOSTER KIDS Sleep Train is host- for adults. Classes are being held Come find your forever furry friend style at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 26, the Toad Creations for true super ing its annual Clothing Drive, now monthly throughout 2013 on at Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days, at Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 heroes, children battling life-threat- through Sunday, June 23. Drop off Saturdays or weekdays in the West from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, June 1, Railroad Ave.. Cost is $12-$25, ening illness, at Corks and Capes, donations of new clothing in all Day Room in the hospital’s South and Sunday, June 2. Free adoptions child/senior/group discounts avail- 6:30-9:30 p.m., Wednesday, June sizes at any Sleep Train location. Building, 7777 Norris Canyon Rd., offered to qualified adopters at more able. Tickets available at www.fire- 5, at Wedgewood Banquet Center, For more information on the loca- San Ramon. Part one classes: 1-4 than 100 Bay Area locations. Visit housearts.org, or 931-4848. 9430 Fircrest Ln., San Ramon. Cost tion of the nearest store, visit sleep- p.m., Wednesday, June 12; 9 a.m.- http://adopt.maddiesfund.org. is $30. Register by May 31 at www. train.com. noon, Saturday, July 13; 1-4 p.m., NIGHT AT THE IMPROV Join San kissthetoadcreations.com. Thursday, Oct. 3; and 9 a.m.-noon, Events Ramon Improv U 8 p.m., Friday, ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY May 24 for an interactive evening OBSERVANCE Pleasanton’s free of improvisational comedy at Front annual Memorial Day observance, Row Theater, 17011 Bollinger hosted by American Legion Post Canyon Road, San Ramon. Must 237, will begin with music at 10:30 be over 18. Tickets are $10. Call a.m. and the program at 11 a.m., 973-3343 or visit www.sanramon- Monday, May 27, at the Pleasanton performingarts.com. Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. PLEASANTONIANS 4 PEACE Contact Patrick Leary at (816) Pleasantonians 4 Peace sponsors 225-1805 or email commander. a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. the [email protected]. second Wednesday of the month in BREAKFAST/LUNCH IN SAN RAMON front of the Museum on Main, 603 The Widow and Widowers of Main St. The group reflects on the Northern California invite you to join human and monetary costs of the a Breakfast/Lunch at noon, Sunday, war, honors veterans who have sac- May 26, at Clementine’s, 18070 San rificed, and visualizes ways of mov- Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. ing beyond this conflict to a more RSVP to Marsha at 830-8483 or hsk- peaceful world. They plan to con- [email protected] by May 23. tinue this monthly event as long as necessary. Contact Cathe Norman F MARKET ARMERS Visit the at 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at Pleasanton Farmers Market from 9 [email protected]; or visit www. a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday, on East Pleasantonians4Peace.org. THE PLACE to Shop for Vintage, Retro & Antique Angela Street between Main and First TED LIVERMORE CREATING OUR streets. The Farmers Market is open X F )PNF%FDPSt'VSOJUVSFt$MPUIJOH every Saturday, year-round, rain or UTURE Come to TEDxLivermore’s shine, to provide the season’s fresh- “Creating Our Future: Innovate +FXFMSZt1BJOUJOHTt#PPLTt"OZUIJOH$PMMFDUJCMF est fruits and vegetables, sold by the + Educate,” a presentation of very farmers that planted, nurtured evolving education and voca- and harvested the crop. tion in today’s technological world, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, G YOUR ART THING HAPPENING ET June 8, at Las Positas College, Come to downtown Livermore for Livermore. Cost is $75. Go to www. Art Happens, 6-9 p.m., the second TEDxLivermore.com. Thursday each month, at Bothwell 4VOEBZ .": V HUMANE SOCIETY’S GREAT Arts Center’s Downtown Art Studios, ALLEY CATSBY 'VUVSF4IPX%BUF0DUPCFS 62 South L St., Livermore. Download Enjoy an unforgettable maps at www.bothwellartscenter.org. evening of food, music, dancing Contact 447-2787 or info@both- and gambling with a Roaring ‘20s wellartscenter.org. theme and music by the CoolTones at the Valley Humane Society’s BNoQNt'3&&"%.*44*0/ t'3&&1"3,*/( G NIGHT OUT NETWORKING IS IRLS Great Catsby, from 6-10:30 p.m., T 5 URNING Join the fun as GNON Saturday, July 27, at the Veteran’s 6QUP#PPUITt3BJOPS4IJOFt"MM*UFNT:FBSTPS0MEFS celebrates 5 years, from 5-8 p.m., Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Thursday, June 4, at Girasole Grill Cost is $65, or $100 with poker. Restaurant, 3180 Santa Rita Road. Contact Melanie Sadek at 426- 'SFFBQQSBJTBMCZ4UFWF:WBTLB BQQSBJTFSKPVSOBMJTU Cost is $10 for members, $15 for 8656 or [email protected] non-members. RSVP by June 1 to BNoQN [email protected]. Visit www. gnontrivalley.com. Exhibits BUUIFJOGPCPPUIPOUIFDPSOFSPG.BJO%JWJTJPO GOODGUYS 20TH SUMMER GET- PERSPECTIVES ON MOUNT DIABLO -JNJUUISFFJUFNTQFSQFSTPO TOGETHER Specialty Sales Classics This new exhibit explores the fasci- presents the Goodguys 20th nating, diverse qualities and intrigu- Summer Get-Together, featuring ing history of Mount Diablo, April over 2,500 show cars, great food 27-June 30, at the Museum of the For more info: (650) 242-1294 [email protected] and more, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., San Ramon Valley located in the Saturday-Sunday, June 1-2, at old train depot at 205 Railroad www.pleasantonantiquefair.com Alameda County Fairgrounds. Cost Ave., Danville. Contact 837-3750 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 24, 2013ÊU Page 17 ON THE TOWN ● CALENDAR
Saturday, Nov. 9. Part two classes on the second Wednesday and are: 1-4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14; Thursday of every month; Open 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 14; IN THE SPOTLIGHT Practice on the third Wednesday 1-4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12; and 9 and Thursday of every month; a.m.-noon, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014. Advanced E-mail on the fourth Barbara Reis, R.D., certified diabe- Wednesday and Thursday of every tes educator, will instruct the classes month, at the Adult Computer with other clinicians. Classes will Area in the library, 400 Old Bernal discuss the risk factors, signs and Ave. Computer classes are designed symptoms of diabetes; blood sugar for mature adults. Registration is monitoring; medication; healthy required; call 931-3400. eating; exercise; stress management; FREE MEMORY SCREENING FOR complications; and other impor- SENIORS Caring Solutions is spon- tant topics. A physician referral is soring free memory assessment on required. Medicare and other insur- the fourth Thursday of the month ances cover the classes. To enroll, at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 call Barbara Reis at 275-6018. Amador Valley Blvd. Call 556- NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE 4511 for a 30-minute appoint- BLIND Tri-Valley Chapter of the ment. Preregister by the Monday National Federation of the Blind prior to reserve an appointment. will be meeting from 1-3 p.m., Informational materials are avail- second Saturday of each month at able at the Senior Center. Valley Memorial Hospital, 1111 E. PEDDLER SHOPPE AT THE SENIOR Stanley Blvd., Livermore. Any visual- CENTER The Peddler Shoppe in the ly impaired or blind person is urged lobby of the Pleasanton Senior to attend. Call Carl at 449-9362. TRI-VALLEY TV Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., offers the handmade wares of talented local TV Summer Camp adds a session senior artisans. It’s a great place to Holiday Due to the overwhelming response, Tri-Valley TV is offering a third TV Summer Camp session, being held 9 a.m.-1 buy gifts. The Shoppe is staffed by PICNIC IDEAS FOR HOLIDAYS p.m. Aug. 12-16. The fee is $495, and it is open to middle and high school students entering grades 6-12. volunteers and is open to the public ANYDAY AND Come by New Leaf 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Community Market and discover “Since we have such a large standby list, it is our pleasure to offer yet another TV Video Camp,” said Tri-Valley TV Executive Director Melissa Tench-Stevens. “To insure your spot, sign up quickly for the remaining openings.” Friday; 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday the many products available for evenings; and 9 a.m. to noon on the your Memorial Day picnic, from Now in its fifth year, the day camp includes an introduction to studio production, field production, writing, pro- second Saturday monthly. Noon-3 p.m., Saturday, May 25, at ducing and digital video editing. Participants produce a TV program that will air on TV30. T FOR YOU 6550 Bernal Ave. Call Emily at 621- RANSCRIBING 7660, ext. 120. The camp is located at the Tri-Valley Community Television Studios of TV28, TV29 and TV30 on the grounds of Transcribing for You has volun- the Pleasanton Unified School District, 4663 Bernal Ave. For more information visit www.trivalleytv.org or call the teers that will transcribe and print station at 462-3030. your letters to be sent. The service Kids & Teens is located at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd, ADOBE BRICK MAKING Come Dublin, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The learn how our historic adobe Water Shrubs”; May 11, “Selecting 9 a.m., the VFW and American stop for coffee and talk along the cost is $1.50. Call 556-4511 for an was constructed and make one Ornamental Grasses”; and June 8, Legion host coffee and donuts way. The group will meet in the appointment or email seniorctr@ of your own to take home, 1-2 “Attracting Honeybees.” All talks for all veterans at the Veterans parking lot of the Pleasanton Senior ci.dublin.us p.m., Saturday, May 25, at Alviso are 10-11 a.m. and are free. Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., at 9 a.m. Adobe Community Park, 3465 Old All veterans are welcome. Visit each Thursday, weather permitting. WALKING SOLE MATES Join the Foothill Road. Ages 6-12. Cost is www.vfwpost6298.com. For details, contact Steve McGinnis Pleasanton Senior Center as we $5. Preregistration required at www. Miscellaneous at 200-3190 or PleasantonPedalers@ kick off our new walking group. pleasantonfun.com using the code ‘LAWYERS IN THE LIBRARY’ Members bikerider.com. Free. Get out and meet new people while 54778. Call 931-3483 for details. of the Alameda County Bar On Stage walking the Marilyn Murphy Kane Association visit the Pleasanton ‘A PASSIONATE AFTERNOON’ OF Trail with them. Meet at the stag- ALL ABOUT ANIMALS Discover the Public Library on the third Tuesday OPERA Livermore Valley Opera Scholarships ing area or register to ride over on wonderful world of pets during of each month to give free 15 to 20 presents an afternoon of beloved CULTURE TO CULTURE FOUNDATION Paratransit. For more information a week-long camp full of stories, minute consultations. Appointments arias performed by professional SCHOLARSHIP Culture to Culture please contact the Senior Center games and crafts, from 9 a.m.- are by lottery. Register from 5:30- opera singers at 2 p.m., Saturday, is sponsoring a Mental Health front desk at 931-5365. 8:45-11 noon, Monday, June 24-Friday, June 5:45 p.m.; names will be selected May 25, at Firehouse Arts Center, Essay Scholarship to high school a.m. Wednesdays Free. Pleasanton 28, at Valley Humane Society, 3670 at 5:50 p.m. and people must be 4444 Railroad Ave. Artist reception students of all grade levels. Write Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Nevada St. Cost is $250, snack pro- present when names are drawn. immediately following. Cost is $10- up to 1,000 words about the Pleasanton. 931-535. www.pleas- vided. Ages 7-8. Contact 426-8656, Appointments begin at 6 p.m. and $25. Call 931-4848 or go to www. topic: “What is the No. 1 mental antonseniorcenter.org ext. 13, or [email protected]. end at 8 p.m. Call 931-3400, ext. 7. firehousearts.com. health issue affecting me and/or WANTED: SENIOR CITIZEN POKER FIFE & DRUM CORPS Pleasanton- my friends.” Deadline is May 31. FREE JOB SEARCH COUNSELING The BALLET MASTERWORKS: VALLEY PLAYERS Drop in to the Pleasanton area youths (ages 8-17) are Selected winners will receive $500 Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old DANCE THEATRE Valley Dance Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., invited to join the 1776-era scholarships. Email questions and Bernal Ave., offers free, 20-minute Theatre will perform Balanchine’s from 12:30-3:30 p.m. every Young American Patriots Fife & submissions to C2C@culturetocul- consultations with an employment Chaconne, Katchurian’s Tuesday and Thursday to make Drum Corps of Pleasanton. This ture.org. For more information, recruiter. To make an appointment, Masquerade and new pieces new friends and have a friendly 3-year-old band has performed at visit culturetoculture.org call the Reference Desk at 931- by Leroy Anderson and Arthur poker game. Small fee required. more than 30 events. Visit www. 3400, ext. 7. Sullivan. 7 p.m., Saturday, May 25, Ask about it at the front desk, or youngamericanpatriots.com. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ONLINE and 2 p.m., Sunday, May 26, at call Yvonne or Dan at 846-1555 for Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Seniors details. BOOK SALE Did you know you BRAIN MATTERS Livermore. Cost is $25 adults, $12 Enjoy a morn- could buy books from the Friends Lectures/ students. Call 373-6800. ing of fun while learning how to of the Library at Amazon.com? keep your brain active and your The Friends have a year round memory sharp. The class is held Spiritual Workshops BIBLE & BREW magazine and paperback book sale from 10-11:30 a.m. the first and St. Clare’s Episcopal ADDRESSING PROBLEM BEHAVIORS Recreation in the library and have two major third Fridays of every month at the Church would like to invite anyone AND STRESS FOR CAREGIVERS Learn NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY Join a natu- book sales a year. To buy books, Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 in the community who is interested practical techniques for problem ralist/photographer as he leads you visit www.amazon.com/shops/ Sunol Blvd. Word games, puzzles, to join them for heartfelt fellow- solving challenging behaviors com- on a photographic journey off the ptwnfriends or call Nancy Bering at challenging activities, reminisc- ship, Bible Study, and a good cup mon in dementia and practical beaten path, 4-5:30 p.m., Saturday, 462-4368. ing and more, geared to help you of coffee from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. techniques for addressing caregiver May 25, at Augustin Bernal Park, every Wednesday at 3350 Hopyard V FOR PEACE age-proof your mind. Cost $1.75 stress, from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., ETERANS The new East 8200 Golden Eagle Way. Ages 12 for resident and $2.25 for non-res- Rd. You don’t need to be a member Tuesday, May 28, at Pleasanton Bay Chapter, No. 162, of Veterans and up. Cost is $5. Register at ident. Call 931-5365 or visit www. of St. Clare’s to attend. Their hope Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. for Peace meets at 10 a.m. the www.pleasantonfun.com with code pleasantonseniorcenter.org. is you will find this time of day Call 931-5365. second Saturday of each month 54766. Contact 931-3483. convenient. Call the church office at 6501 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS GARDEN TALKS AT DEMO GARDEN THURSDAY BIKE RIDE Everyone at 462-4802 or visit www.stclare- All veterans are welcome. To learn Pleasanton Public Library hosts The ACMG Livermore Demo is invited to join the Pleasanton spleasanton.org. more about the monthly meetings, Computer Classes for Seniors Garden, 3575 Greenville Road, Pedalers Cyclers on Feb. 7 for a 15- FALL WORSHIP TIMES call Fred at 462-7495. including Beginning Internet on Sunday holds monthly Saturday Garden to 25-mile no-drop ride. The ride will worship services resume their fall VFW-AL C AND DONUTS the first Wednesday and Thursday Talks: April 13 is “Selecting Low OFFEE be at a “social” pace and include a schedule at Lynnewood United Every Saturday morning from 7:30- of every month; Beginning E-mail Page 18ÊUÊMay 24, 2013ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly ON THE TOWN ● CALENDAR
Methodist Church at 9 a.m. and like doctors or specialists. For more 10:30 a.m. Sunday school is at information, call JoAnne at 875- 10:30 a.m. and childcare is at both IN THE SPOTLIGHT 0960. services. Children’s choirs meet WIDOWS/WIDOWERS GRIEF every Sunday from 11:40 a.m.- ‘A Passionate Afternoon’ RECOVERY Have you or someone 12:10 p.m. Call 846-0221 or visit you know experienced the death of www.lynnewood.org. of opera a spouse recently or within the last WEEKLY LDS BIBLE STUDY Church Livermore Valley Opera is presenting “A Passionate few years? Sharing their experiences of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Afternoon” tomorrow, beloved arias performed by during this 10-week class is helpful hosts a weekly bible study from professional opera singers baritone Roberto Perlas to their healing process. The class 7:30-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Gomez, mezzo soprano Betany Coffland and tenor is from 7-9 p.m., Wednesdays, the church, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Michael Dailey accompanied by Livermore Valley June 26 through Sept. 4, at Valley Refreshments served. For informa- Opera Artistic Director Alexander Katsman at 2 Community Church, 4455 Del Valle tion, call 305-9468. p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Parkway, Pleasanton. Find hope, Ave. An artists reception will follow immediately. Roberto Betany Michael support and successful ways to Cost is $10-$25. Call 931-4848 or go to www.fire- process this significant life event. housearts.com. Patrons are invited to come early Perlas Gomez Coffland Dailey Pre-Registration required. Call 833- Sports and browse through the Harrington Art Gallery. BOYS LACROSSE SUMMER LEAGUE 9013 or visit www.calleycommuni- Pleasanton Lacrosse Club Summer tychurch.org. League boys U9-U15 will have C SELF HELP GROUP TRAGIC LOSS practice and instruction at 6 p.m. LUTTERLESS meetings and other events such as Hope Hospice is pro- every Thursday and games on Overwhelmed by clutter? Learn “pack outs” of comfort and care viding drop-in support groups for Volunteering Sunday mornings, June 20-July 28. how to deal with it by attending items for deployed members of the adults to explore grief in a safe and ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR NEEDS Contact 353-6503 or Information@ this Non profit Self Help Support armed forces. The group also spon- supportive environment. Sessions VOLUNTEERS Each year, volunteers PleasantonLacrosse.com, or go to group, which meets from 7-8:30 sors the Yellow Streamer program 6:30-8 p.m., on the 1st Monday of help to make the Fair the success it www.pleasantonlacrosse.com. p.m. every Monday (except some on Main Street where streamers are the month, at 6377 Clark Ave., Ste is, and the 101st annual Fair needs holidays) at St. Mary & St. John displayed with the name, rank and 100, Dublin. Call 829-8770. BOYS RECREATIONAL SOCCER you. Individuals, companies and Coptic Orthodox Church, 4300 branch of service of Pleasanton mili- TRANSITIONS organizations welcome. Interested REGISTRATION Register for Ballistic Hope Hospice is hold- Mirador Dr., Rm. 7. Donation tary personnel. Learn more at www. volunteers can email Jamie Osborn United Boys Recreational Soccer. ing 8-week sessions to explore grief requested $2-$5. Call 200-1943 or pleasantonmilitaryfamilies.org. at [email protected]. All boys ages 4-18 are welcome. in a safe and supportive environ- visit www.clutterless.org. SPOUSAL/PARTNER LOSS Visit www.busc.org or register in Hope ment. Sessions will be held 11 a.m.- LIONESS SEEK NEW MEMBERS The EAST BAY ESSENTIAL TREMOR person at the BUSC Office, 275 Hospice is holding free eight-week 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May7-June Livermore Lioness Club welcomes S GROUP Rose Ave., Ste. 209 in downtown UPPORT If you have recent- sessions to provide a way to explore 25, at 6377 Clark Ave., Ste 100, new members at its regular month- Pleasanton, from 9 a.m.-noon ly been diagnosed with ET or would grief in a safe and supportive envi- Dublin. Call 829-8770. ly meeting on the first Tuesday Monday and Wednesday; or 1-4 like to learn more about this com- ronment. Sessions include sharing, TRI VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP FOR of each month, at 6:30 p.m. A p.m. Thursday. mon movement disorder in a safe coping strategies, exploring memo- FIBROMYALGIA, LUPUS AND ALL $2 to $5 donation is requested. and supportive environment, please ries and discovering hope and find- FORMS OF ARTHRITIS This group Participating in the many activities RAGE SOCCER REGISTRATION join us from 10 a.m.-noon on the ing meaning. Sessions will be held meets from 6:30-8 p.m., on the of the group is a great way to meet Registration is now open for Fall third Saturday of each month, in from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, May fourth Monday of every month, local people. The Lioness are a Rec Season for girls U5/U6 to U19 the Blackhawk A and B conference 2-June 20, at 6377 Clark Ave., Ste. at the Groves at Dublin Ranch in service club which helps many wor- with RAGE soccer. New programs to rooms at San Ramon Regional 100, Dublin. Call 829-8770 or visit the Clubhouse, 3115 Finnian Way, thy causes in our community. Call enhance the recreational soccer expe- Medical Center, 6001 Norris www.hopehospice.com. Dublin. It hosts special speakers 443-4543. rience include free coaching educa- Canyon Rd. For more information, tion and reduced fees for U5/U6-U7. view their blog at www.eastbayet. Register at www.pleasantonRAGE. com or call 487-5706 or email org. Early bird discount by May 31. [email protected]. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) NAMI Support Tri-Valley Parent Resource and Support Group meets twice a Staying Healthy Groups month for parents with children BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP to age 17 diagnosed or suspected The American Cancer Society of having bipolar or other mood & Beautiful 2013 Breast Cancer Support group meets disorders. It meets from 7-9 p.m. from 7:30-9 p.m. on the second the first and third Tuesdays of each and fourth Tuesday of every month month at Pathways To Wellness, at LifeStyleRx, 1111 E. Stanley 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Suite 114, Our readers want to look, Blvd., Livermore. Call 833-2784 or Pleasanton. The group is drop-in, visit www.valleycare.com. 7:30-9 no registration required and is free. feel and be their very best. p.m. Free For more information contact Suzi Glorioso at 443-1797 or email glo- CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caring [email protected]. for a loved one is challenging physi- cally and emotionally. Join this sup- PET LOSS Hope Hospice is holding port group to explore resources and drop-in groups for adults to pro- Market your services generate problem solving ideas from vide a way to explore grief in a safe 1-3 p.m., on the second Monday and supportive manner. Sessions of every month at 5353 Sunol Blvd. will be 7-8:30 p.m. on 2nd and 4th in print and online to thousands Get the support you deserve at the Monday of each month, at 6377 of readers Senior Support Program of the Tri- Clark Ave., Ste 100, Dublin. Call Valley. Call 931-5389. 829-8770. throughout the 680 corridor! CHILD LOSS Hope Hospice is hold- PLEASANTON MILITARY FAMILIES ing eight-week sessions to provide SUPPORT GROUP Formed in 2003 Print: 16,000 a way to explore grief in a safe and this group provides support and Online: 75,000 average unique visitors supportive environment. Sessions comfort to the Pleasanton families 300,000 average pageviews will be held 7-8:30 p.m., Mondays, whose loved ones are deployed in May 6-July 1, at 6377 Clark Ave., the combat zones of Afghanistan Ste 100, Dublin. Call 829-8770. and Iraq. 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thought he was receiving junk mail Man dead in ‘freak accident’ on I-580 POLICE BULLETIN and didn’t open the first bills he received. Pipe smashes through windshield, impales victim UÊÊLÕÀ}>ÀÞÊ`ÕÀ}ÊLÕÃiÃÃÊ ÕÀÃÊ Police seek charges >ÌÊÌ iÊ>>ÀÊ-ÌÀiÊÊÌ iÊ£ÇääÊ A man was killed when a metal pipe came crashing “No witnesses saw it bouncing down the road, no- LVÊ vÊ ->Ì>Ê ,Ì>Ê ,>`Ê iÌÌi`Ê through his windshield as he drove on Interstate 580 body’s called in to say that they lost anything of this in hotel fraud collectibles valued at $690. The in the Livermore area Wednesday morning, a Califor- sort,” he said. The Pleasanton Police Depart- ÃÌ>ÌÕiÌÌiÃÊvÊÊ- ÀiÊ ÃiÞÊv}- nia Highway Patrol spokesman said. Hahn said it appears to be a type of pipe used to ment is asking the District At- ures were reported stolen at about Ê / iÊV`iÌÊÜ>ÃÊÀi«ÀÌi`ÊÜiÃÌÊvÊÀ>ÌÊ iÊ,>`Ê help secure loads on large trucks. torney’s Office to file charges in 2:27 p.m. May 20. at 8:11 a.m. The victim’s name has not been released but Hahn a May 20 case in which a woman UÊ Ê ÀiÃ`iÌÊ vÊ Ì iÊ ÈääÊ LVÊ The 33-year-old man was driving west on the Ã>`Ê iÊ >ÞÊ LiÊ vÀÊ Ì iÊ ,VÊ >Ài>Ê i>ÀÊ ->VÀ>- racked up $1,300 in charges at vÊ ÛÃÊ -ÌÀiiÌÊ Ài«ÀÌi`Ê Ì >ÌÊ highway when the metal pipe flew through the wind- mento. the Hilton Hotel, then left with- someone in the Las Vega area had shield of his 2003 white Volvo XC70 and impaled Hahn called the case “completely a freak accident” out paying. made seven charges on her credit him, CHP Officer Tyler Hahn said. and said it “literally is being in the wrong place at the The incident at the hotel, in the card, totaling more than $257. The Volvo veered left into the center divider, went wrong time.” 7000 block of Johnson Drive, was The woman reported the identity up an embankment and came to rest. The CHP ar- No one else was in the Volvo at the time, and no reported at 11:58 a.m. theft at about 11:15 a.m. May 1. rived to find the driver deceased inside the vehicle other injuries were reported. Anyone with informa- In other police reports: UÊ *i>Ã>ÌÊ «ViÊ >ÞÊ >ÛiÊ >Ê and the engine still running, Hahn said. tion on the case is asked to call the CHP at 828-0466 UÊÊÀiÃ`iÌÊvÊÌ iÊÇääÊLVÊvÊ-Ì°Ê suspect in a felony fraud reported Hahn described the pipe as about 2 feet in length and ask for either Hahn or Officer Azevedo. Michael Circle reported that some- at about 12:06 p.m. May 19. No and 2 inches in diameter. He said it is not clear where —Bay City News one had opened five charge ac- other information about the fraud it came from. counts in his name and charged was available. nearly $1,200 to them. The charges Under the law, those arrested were made between May 5 and are considered innocent until con- May 18, but the resident originally victed.
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Real Estate Matters: SALES AT A GLANCE Dublin Apr. 1-12 Pleasanton Apr. 1-12 The good and bad of Zillow Total sales reported: 12 Total sales reported: 11 Lowest sale reported: $400,000 Lowest sale reported: $271,000 Elephant in room is that no one Highest sale reported: $1,100,000 Highest sale reported: $870,000 from Zillow ever comes to your home Average sales reported: $659,917 Average sales reported: $586,318 Livermore Apr. 1-12 San Ramon Apr. 24-May 7 BY WENDY MCPHERSON to get to another bedroom. Or... When Zillow came online a few years Well, you get the picture. The absolute Total sales reported: 24 Total sales reported: 15 ago, it was an instant challenge to real- best model for the use of Zillow is a Fresno Lowest sale reported: $206,000 Lowest sale reported: $312,000 estate appraisers and professionals and gave housing tract built in 1985 by a large Highest sale reported: $1,240,000 Highest sale reported: $1,035,000 a great deal of perceived knowledge to the nationwide home builder where there is Average sales reported: $555,771 Average sales reported: $714,933 public. complete consistency in the product and Source: California REsource It was much like the medical sites that where the financial demographics indicate came online where you could check out the that most of those 218 Fresno homes may headache and accompanying bloody nose have not varied too much from their origi- HOME SALES you had last night and search out the fact nal construction. that you now have an Ebola virus. The fact is that Zillow is far more precise This weeks data represents homes sold during Apr. 132 Selby Lane #4 Shea Homes to R. Rapp for People would start out conversations where the homes are homogenous as op- 1-May 7 $441,000 with their real-estate agents: “Well, Zillow posed to heterogeneous. 132 Selby Lane #5 Shea Homes to M. & G. says my house is worth XXX.” These values Close surrounding areas do not meet this Dublin Gauss for $406,000 are placed on houses by Zillow with the homogenous criteria. The houses here were 5316 Alagro Court S. Lui to T. Ponnusamy for 132 Selby Lane #6 Shea Homes to C. & C. use of algorithms. I believe that is a four- not all built at the same time, and hom- $665,500 Smuda for $440,000 syllable word for formulas. eowners have the ability to do just about 3967 Branding Iron Court B. Otake to A. & S. 132 Selby Lane #7 Shea Homes to C. Cantu for I also believe these values are based, in anything they want to their homes. Mohapatra for $672,000 $445,500 part, on the square footage of the house and This is from Zillow’s own website: “The 3465 Dublin Boulevard #336 T. Nelson to D. & 558 South Livermore Avenue Oliver Trust to the square footage of the lot, although many Zestimate home valuation is Zillow’s es- J. Mistry for $435,000 Thissell Trust for $575,000 more components go into it. The elephant timated market value, computed using a 6767 Hickory Lane J. & V. Arca to X. Zhang for in the room with Zillow, of course, is that proprietary formula. It is not an appraisal. $551,000 Pleasanton no human being from Zillow has ever been It is a starting point in determining a 7674 Jasmine Court L. & M. Santamaria to S. 4432 Arbutus Court H. Lee to A. Khan for in the house to see if that 325-square-foot home’s value. The Zestimate is calculated Putman for $457,000 $815,000 kitchen’s main feature is dry rot or it has from public and user submitted data: 3763 Rimini Lane S. Luong to Leung Trust for 5748 Belleza Drive D. Gambart to F. & V. just been remodeled by Ralph Lauren. Or if Your real estate agent or appraiser physi- $679,000 Nulman for $450,000 the house has a serious floor-plan problem 6039 Round Hill Drive K. & E. Gorman to W. Liu 4932 Blackbird Way Pilling Trust to A. & C. Das for $1,100,000 for $870,000 such as having to go through one bedroom See ZILLOW on Page 23 3209 South Bridgepointe Lane Platter Trust to 4284 Diavila Avenue I. Yoo to F. Mahmoudi for S. Hashimi for $890,000 $685,000 6630 South Mariposa Lane KB Home to M. 2812 Garden Creek Circle Merrill Trust to W. He Wong for $603,500 for $712,000 6708 South Mariposa Lane KB Home to J. 4221 Garibaldi Place Gallo Trust to H. Cao for Domingo for $625,000 $635,000 11827 Southwick Court J. & C. Sipple to J. 3461 Norton Way #3 J. Kondel to Q. Chen for Hummell for $841,000 $271,000 DRE# 01232520 8480 Wicklow Lane J. & K. Zummo to RLC 4059 School Street J. & B. Carney to C. & T. Homes for $400,000 Youngberg for $600,000 925-577-6113 2573 Secretariat Drive C. Hadden to C. Cohen Livermore for $590,000 [email protected] 2658 5th Street S. Clare to T. & T. Miller for 3468 Smoketree Commons M. Reyes to A. www.jenniferbranchini.com $410,000 Navarini for $315,000 2010 REALTOR of the Year 846 Alexander Street Stark Trust to S. & C. Fong 4167 Torino Court D. Thippavajjula to Y. Hui for for $372,000 $506,500 1192 Alison Circle S. & S. Gilbert to P. Walker for Exquisite 4 bedroom/3 bath $645,000 San Ramon luxury home situated in 2833 Alnwick Avenue #11 B. & V. Ng to Y. Cho 9085 Alcosta Boulevard #398 Baron Trust to Y. desirable community. Ex- OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 for $410,000 Feng for $312,000 tensive custom stonework 5416 Arlene Way D. Manning to M. Lopez for 3031 Bernard Avenue C. Nelson to T. & J. Cory throughout with radiant heat $605,000 for $605,000 fl ooring, gourmet kitchen, 1541 Buttercup Court J. & V. Stouffer to S. & T. 554 Fallen Leaf Circle A. & K. Stearns to Toy built-in refrigerator and Russ for $370,000 Trust for $780,000 espresso system. Situated 386 Call of the Wild Way Kennedy Trust to E. & 724 Fountainhead Court Freitas Trust to H. & J. on over half an acre with M. MacLeod for $985,000 Demello for $555,000 newly renovated pool/spa, 352 Charlotte Common Patrick Lyman & 124 Laredo Court M. & N. Bannister to D. & A. lanai, built-in BBQ island, Associates to J. Levine for $370,000 Fresorger for $625,000 gorgeous landscaping and a 2593 College Avenue J. & M. Armtrout to Porter 219 Lasso Circle Pult Trust to E. & C. Perezalonso well to service the irrigation. Development for $1,100,000 for $880,000 This is must see! /FFERED AT s .ICOLE !VENUE 0LEASANTON 1236 Deep Creek Road M. & S. Wadyka to S. & 94 Lone Pine Court S. Kaplan to G. & M. Grio S. Hartz for $755,000 for $857,000 2173 Del Monte Street C. Heiman to D. & K. 4064 Marblehead Drive J. & J. Hawley to M. & Balajadia for $500,000 C. Hubbard for $1,035,000 2 bedrooms/2 bath condo in desired commute location 9030 Doubletree Lane Straight Trust to H. 116 Shadowhill Circle C. & J. Camberg to A. & Pham for $1,130,000 M. Sandru for $680,000 OPEN SATURDAY 1-4 near BART, freeway, restau- rants and shopping. Open 534 Fontonett Avenue J. & M. Lemm to A. 5307 Sherwood Way M. Najm to D. & K. Prabhu Atkinson for $400,000 for $707,000 kitchen with great room set- up. Vaulted ceilings, indoor 679 Geraldine Street Neef Trust to S. Neef for 2932 Silva Way S. Solodoff to C. & M. Hobson $437,500 for $869,000 laundry and 1-car attached garage. 168 Gillette Place #108 Signature at Station 9709 Thunderbird Drive S. Coll to K. Ly for Square to K. & M. McKay for $419,500 $800,000 1002 Glenn Common L. & F. Trigueros to R. 1058 Vista Pointe Circle Deming Trust to T. Dinwiddie for $206,000 Chen for $787,000 934 Logan Street C. Choi to Y. Liu for $461,000 775 Watson Canyon Court #140 K. & K. 1087 Murrieta Boulevard #247 C. Byrnes to Yoshimoto to Paslin Trust for $382,000 Fallis Trust for $215,000 5113 Whetstone Way Shapell Industries to C. Lo /FFERED AT s !LBA #OURT 0LEASANTON 1558 San Remo Court M. & S. Bove to R. & R. for $850,000 Looking for more? I have more listings coming soon. Shahi for $1,240,000 Source: California REsource Page 22ÊUÊMay 24, 2013ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly REAL ESTATE
ZILLOW OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND Continued from Page 22 HOME SALE OF THE WEEK cally inspects the home and takes special Dublin features, location, and market conditions 3 BEDROOMS 5162 HUMMINGBIRD RD., PLEASANTON, $1,037,500 into account. 3723 Branding Iron Pl $525,000 We encourage buyers, sellers and hom- Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 eowners to supplement Zillow’s informa- tion by doing other research such as: Livermore n Getting a Comparative Market Analysis 2 BEDROOMS (CMA) from a real estate agent ■ Getting an appraisal from a professional 1598 Bluebell Dr $429,000 appraiser Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 251-1111 ■ Visiting the house (whenever possible). Zillow has now been around for about Pleasanton seven years and it has become an excellent 2 BEDROOMS tool in many ways for both buyers and 4175 Alba Ct $449,000 sellers. They have sophisticated statisti- Sat 1-4 Jennifer Branchini 577-6113 cal tools, charts, graphs, pictures, help- 4 BEDROOMS ful links, loan information. It is a virtual smorgasbord of real estate information. 5877 San Juan Way $1,090,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Wally Moxley 519-8998 Once you log onto Zillow, you can quickly become a real-estate voyeur. 3737 Nicole Ave $1,595,000 What did your neighbor’s house really Sun 1-4 Jennifer Branchini 577-6113 sell for? Did they actually get $3.4 mil- This stunning 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers 2,820+/- square feet. The “Expanded lion when you know their roof has been San Ramon Heritage” model in beautiful Birdland, with a full bedroom and bathroom downstairs, leaking on and off for six years and their 1 BEDROOM features an expanded family room with custom millwork and built-ins, remodeled granite garage floods every time there is a heavy 294 Eastridge Dr $279,500 baths and kitchen with stainless steel appliances. French doors open to a stunning rain? Sat 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 backyard with an outdoor kitchen, stamped concrete patio and pergola. All of this is just Another thing to do is research your own a short walk to schools, shopping and the sports park. Listed for $995,000 and sold for Visit pleasantonweekly.com/real_estate neighborhood for price information and $1,037,500 in four days. then compare it to the current Zestimate. for sales information, current listings Sold by Tim McGuire at Alain Pinel Realtors (925) 462-SOLD (7653) As soon as you see a house come on the and open homes. market, check out its Zestimate and then compare it to what it eventually sells for. Regardless of big data manipulation and algorithms, it is still the buyers that make Real Estate Professionals — Who’s Who! the market. Zillow is a great starting point, then listen to the people who are in day- to-day touch with the buyers. Reach affluent home buyers along the 680 corridor Tell potential clients about your s )NSIDE THE 0LEASANTON 7EEKLY Wendy McPherson manages about 145 s 2UNS THE SECOND &RIDAY OF EVERY MONTH agents for Coldwell Banker in two Menlo expertise and how you can help them. Park offices, plus Woodside and Portola Val- s -AILED TO SUBSCRIBERS ley. She can be reached at WMcPherson@ cbnorcal.com. &OR MORE INFORMATION CALL #AROL AT OR EMAIL CCANO PLEASANTONWEEKLYCOM 5SJ7BMMFZ Real Estate Directory
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