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Arts & Entertainment NEW Page 2ÊUÊMay 25, 2012ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly AROUND PLEASANTON BY JEB BING
38 years as a Pleasanton barber — that’s a lot of haircuts hen Cosmo Panetta first opened his barber shop Won Main Street in May 1972, you could ride a horse down- JEB BING town to his shop’s hitching post out Cosmo Panetta celebrates 38 years as front, get a shoe shine for 50 cents a barber shop owner in Pleasanton, and a hot towel shave and haircut including the last 36 years at his Pleas- for a couple of dollars more. In anton Plaza shopping center location those days, most men kept their hair on First Street. cut short, many parted it on the left or right, and tipped a quarter or half are covered with signed photos. a dollar at the most. Although he discreetly steers clear Today, as Cosmo celebrates his of political chatter, he and his as- 38 years in Pleasanton and also sociate barbers have handled the 36 years at his First Street location haircuts and hair styles for thou- in Pleasanton Plaza, the city’s first sands of customers over the years, strip shopping center, much has including many of our local politi- changed. Horses are no longer al- cians. Just how many? Cosmo cites lowed downtown, you probably a friend’s suggestion that he post have to drive to an airport to get a a sign outside “1 billion haircuts,” shoe shine, and haircuts are now just as McDonald’s has done with $10 at Cosmo’s Barber Shop, still its hamburgers. one of the better bargains in men’s Although a majority of custom- grooming in the Tri-Valley. ers are still men, women aren’t far Cosmo, who’s 67, immigrated behind and are gaining in numbers with his family to the U.S. from as Cosmo hires “multi-tasked” Calabria, Italy, in 1957, traveling women professionals capable of by train from the family’s Staten making any round, oval square or Island docking to Richmond and heart-long faced female look even then on to San Leandro where rela- better with new styles, coloring, tives already lived. At 19, he gradu- extensions and more. His barbers ated from Pacific High, which was and stylists are regular, too, which absorbed into San Leandro High helps for women who like to make School later. A friend interested him appointments with the same pro- in barbering so he went to Moliere’s fessional. Some have been with Barber College where he obtained Cosmo for years, including Maria his state license and began a career, Doccaro, now 40, who joined the working in other shops before buy- Cosmo team when she was 18. ing out and renaming the Krause Cosmo also has special appeal barber shop that was next to Pas- for youngsters, no doubt because of time Pool on Main Street. his price and 12-hour, seven days a Cosmo and his wife Marisa week shop openings. But just as his live in a large Italian-style home associates keep up with the latest with plastic pink Flamingos and a hairstyles for women, they also are backyard shed filled with home- on top of men’s hair preferences. made wines. It’s a necessary stop Currently, it’s the George Clooney for a group from Pleasanton and and Justin Bieber styles that are in nearby cities in the late afternoon vogue. Long gone are the once- of every first Thursday as the local popular Mohawks, Elvis Presley Italian contingent makes its way sideburns and long hair. Although to the Colombo Club in Oakland, cutting hair is usually uneventful, itself a fixture of the Italian com- Cosmo ran into trouble recently munity that first settled there as when he cut the overly-long hair immigrants. I joined this select of a 10-year-old at the insistence group May 3 where I had a chance of his mother, who was standing đŏý1ŏ/5),0+)/ đŏ *%) (ŏ %0!/ to visit with Tony Macchiano, Rich alongside. Seeing in the mirror that đŏ/%*1/ŏ%*"! 0%+*/ Puppione, Bob Molinaro, Dan his long locks were gone, the boy đŏ. /$!/ Faustina and scores of other Italian- ran up to Cosmo and kicked him đŏ)%*+.ŏ 10/ĥ 1.*/ đŏ)%*+.ŏ/,. %*/ Americans from Pleasanton, who in the shin as hard as he could. all asked the same question: How Last week, I made it easy for did a British descendant like me Cosmo, my own barber since I get inside the hallowed halls of the moved here in 1987. Asking how I Colombo Club? preferred my hair, he then chuckled, In addition to his Italian connec- saying there wasn’t all that much %*'( +!', , #-&# tions, which extend far beyond the left anymore to worry about. Five Bay Area, Cosmo is also a sports minutes later I was through, paid my enthusiast whose barber shop walls bill, and was out the door. N %*'( %$-'" -&# )*$ #-&# About the Cover The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress at the airport in San Luis Obispo before its flight to the Bay Area on the Wings of Freedom tour, which will be at the Livermore air- port from Sunday to Tuesday. The swastikas represent the number of destroyed Nazi aircraft while each bomb represents a mission. Photo by Amelia Arvesen. Design by Lili Cao. Vol. XIII, Number 19 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 25, 2012ÊU Page 3 Streetwise ASKED AROUND TOWN How do you celebrate Memorial Day?
TAKING THE CONCEPT OF SERVICE TO A NEW LEVEL. Julie Marchand Executive assistant % # $ $ This year we are going to put up our back- yard waterslide and have friends over for a % $ # relaxing barbecue. All the men in my family have fought in wars, so it is very important % " to us that we honor those who have died for our country. We took our son to the cemetery last year so that he could under- stand what the holiday is about.
$ ! "" Fiorella Cuba Student seeking employment 925.939.3333 My mom goes to church and prays for 2791 North Main St., Walnut Creek those that died for the country, and I am going to follow in her footsteps this year. www.lawrencevolvo.com I was born in Peru, and we have a similar holiday there. It’s nice to celebrate both.
Brian Glasco Student We are going to goof around and have fun. We also look at old pictures of my grandpa who fought in a war. He died before I was born so I never got to meet him. We also pray for my uncle because he served in Vietnam.
Sarala Rajagopalan App industry/mom We are planning to take a trip to the THE PLACE to Shop for Vintage, Retro & Antique Exploratorium this weekend, and we’ll have our first visit to the pool. We also put " " the flag up every year to honor those who served. !" " "!
Nelly Jaurejui ,& 0 College student I moved here from Mexico two years ago, so ,+,) !'. + +' ) we haven’t really celebrated Memorial Day. This year, I am planning to spend time with my family. %1(%2 2
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Page 4ÊUÊMay 25, 2012ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Employees, parents push school district to restore programs July 4th fireworks Concessions from teachers union lets district halt some cuts Independence Day Fireworks BY GLENN WOHLTMANN board. stood with about a dozen other to borrow money from the Syca- are returning to Livermore this The Pleasanton School Board is The equivalent of five physi- counselors, all wearing red, said more Fund — proceeds from the year, to take place at Las Posi- looking at restoring nearly $1.3 cal education specialists would be research shows that students that sale of district property — to fund tas College. The Livermore Fire- million in programs and jobs cut returned at a cost of $400,000 as have counselors available perform the facilities master plan. Arkin works Community Committee, made earlier this year, to the relief part of the restoration plan. Ah- better in school. asked that administrators consider working with the city of Liver- of parents and district employees madi said that would serve several “This is what counselors do: We using money from the general fund more and the Livermore Area who packed the board room to purposes: It would give students dry the tears and get them back to that originally was earmarked to Recreation and Park district, has overflowing Tuesday night. instructional time by P.E. special- class as soon as possible,” she said. pay for the facilities study for Bar- raised enough private funding for “Believe me, I wish that I could ists; it would free up 45 minutes Although most support went to ton. the community event, with Flora- sit here and say, ‘We can bring back for teachers; and it would open the counseling, Joyce Sanborn stood “It’s an effective program, it’s rela- Tech Landscape and Management one-tenth of what’s been cut (since door to allow for staggered reading up with her colleagues in the hope tively low cost, and it targets the as a presenting sponsor. 2008),’” Superintendent Parvin schedules so teachers would have of ending the layoff of seven library kids that need it most,” she said. The gates will open at 4 p.m. Ahamdi told the crowd. more time with young readers. assistants. Sanborn said cutting the Some in the crowd also brought with family games, food trucks The district’s administration Two additional sections would assistants at the nine middle and up the need for a parcel tax. and live music. Entrance fee is recommended bringing back the be restored at high schools at a elementary schools would gut the Andrea Stokoe said she was $20 per carload in advance or equivalent of 5.1 fulltime coun- cost of $64,000, and the district program, leaving the five remain- among a group of residents that $25 at the gate. Walk-in entry is selors — the equivalent of 1.5 would contribute $100,000 more ing not even enough time to shelve went to 13 other districts, where $5 per person. Pets and outside counselors at both the elementary to the Regional Occupation Pro- books. She said unlike many pro- they learned that most high-per- alcohol are not allowed but beer and middle school levels and the gram, which has seen a number of grams, libraries touch every single forming districts have an average and wine will be for sale. equivalent of 2.1 fulltime coun- sections cut as the district allocated student. $250 parcel tax and a strong foun- To volunteer for the event, selors at high schools. That would funds elsewhere. Some, including Christina Hicks, dation to raise funds. register by June 8 at www.Liv- cost $408,000. Most of the 16 speakers who want the district to reconsider class- “We shouldn’t have to choose ermoreFireworks.org or call The plan would spend $320,000 commented on the potential res- size reductions, which she said between clean classrooms and kids 290-8295. Volunteers receive to add four reading specialists, for toration of programs focused on is “hugely” supported by parents. that can read,” Stokoe said. free parking at the campus and a total of six, but would not restore counselors. Among them was Jen- Hicks asked that the board add a Board Member Jeff Bowser told discounted entry for a limited the popular Barton Reading Pro- nifer Corbin, a junior at Foothill discussion of bringing back smaller the crowd the district has tried number of family members. gram. High, who said she’s a regular visi- classes. twice to pass a parcel tax, adding, Las Positas College is located Instead, those six specialists tor to her counselor’s office. “I’m not ready to give up class- “If the community wants it, step at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in would do interventions, with the “Our counselors deal with so size reduction,” Board Member up.” Livermore. plan of catching elementary school much,” Corbin said, citing a list Chris Grant said. Board Member The board will vote on the pro- students before they fall too far that included drugs and fighting. Jamie Hintzke asked that an agenda posed program restorations at its The ‘coolest’ city behind their classmates. The in- “It’s really comforting to know we item be added to discuss that. June 5 meeting. terventions would be “needs-based can go there.” Board Member Valerie Arkin Pleasanton is in the Top Ten and district-wide,” Ahmadi told the Counselor Linda Carey, who pointed out that the board agreed See SCHOOL BOARD on Page 6 cities of the CoolCalifornia Chal- lenge, a competition among cities to reduce their carbon footprints. Hosted by the California Air Resources Board, the year- Teen art to Amador high long program began April 1 and includes Chula Vista, Citrus teen busted Heights, Davis, Gonzales, Pitts- hang in halls burg, Pleasanton, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Cruz and Tracy. of Congress in drug dog By the end of June, the three cities with the highest points High school pieces sweep will be named finalists, and the “Coolest City in California” will chosen in district Second high school be crowned later in the year. Residents will be recognized contests searched under for efforts to make Pleasanton more sustainable; each house- BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI new policy hold earns points for signing Congressman Jerry McNerney up, filling out an online survey, (D, 11th) announced the winners The second sweep of a high uploading a photo, and invit- of the annual Congressional Art school by drug detection dogs was ing friends to join. Visit www. Competition on May 15, and all “pretty much a non-event,” accord- coolcalifornia.org/community- four of the recognized artists come ing to Amador Valley High School challenge. from the Tri-Valley. Principal Jim Hansen. “Year after year, I have been “There was one hit,” Hansen Summer classes impressed with the talent and confirmed. passion of the young artists from The sweep took place on Thurs- at Las Positas our region,” said McNerney. “This day, May 17, at about 10:30 a.m. Registration is under way for year’s submissions were no excep- and lasted about a half hour, he Summer Community Education tion, and I commend each of the said. It focused on a parking lot, Classes at Las Positas classes. students who participated in the and not gym lockers, which are Kids programs include football competition.” also permitted under school district camp, volleyball, fencing, film- Amy Kim, an 11th-grader at policy. making, stop motion anima- Quarry Lane High in Dublin, A drug detection dog alerted to tion and comic drawing. Teens placed first with her pencil and a car; no drugs were found, ac- can enhance their essay writing pastel piece, “Flying for Dream.” cording to a police report, which skills and learn SAT test prepa- She will be flown in June to said a search of the car turned up a ration techniques. Washington, D.C., where she will knife. Popular returning classes are attend a reception for the win- A 16-year-old male was arrested in photography, Olivina Estate ners from Congressional districts “Flying for Dream,” a pencil and pastel art work by Amy Kim, an 11th-grader for possession of a knife on school olive oil tasting and food pairing, across the country and see her at Quarry Lane High in Dublin, won first place in the 11th Congressional grounds. His name has been with- and backyard farming in partner- artwork displayed in the Capi- District art contest and will be displayed in the Capitol. held because he is a juvenile. ship with Alden Lane Nursery. tol. Hansen, who said the aim of the Visit the Community Education “I look forward to welcoming Second place went to Ivy Liao, This piece will be displayed in sweeps is school safety, called it a website at www.laspositascol- our first place winner, Amy Kim, a 10th-grader at Amador Valley McNerney’s office in Washington, success, although one aspect — lege.edu/communityed/index. to Washington, D.C.,” McNerney High, for her colored pencil draw- D.C. doing the sweeps without being php, or call 424-1467. said. ing, “Eden.” See TEEN ART on Page 8 See DRUG DOG on Page 9 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 25, 2012ÊU Page 5 NEWS Open House June 9 July 7 Five candidates in running Aug. 4 to replace Supervisor Nadia Lockyer Sept. 8 Decision to be made June 5
BUSY BEES BY JEB BING additional special sessions in order to an ex-boyfriend assaulted her. The PRESCHOOL, LLC FREE Enrollment The Alameda County Board of complete the appointment process. Alameda County District Attor- WE GROW MINDS! We will waive $100 enrollment fee Supervisors selected five candidates By law, the Board has until June 19 ney’s Office initially investigated Tuesday to continue to the next to fill the vacancy by appointment. (925) 249-9000 if enrolled before 6/30/12. her allegations but then turned If student starts within the same round of the public appointment Otherwise, the right to appoint re- the probe over to the California 4300 Mirador Dr. month, you will receive an additional process to replace Nadia Lockyer, verts to the Gov. Jerry Brown. Attorney General’s Office because www.busybeespleasanton.com 10% off the 1st month’s tuition. Lic. 013419478 who resigned in April as County The board’s appointment will Lockyer formerly worked for an • Summer Camp Open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Supervisor for District 2. serve as District 2 Supervisor until agency connected to the district at- • Preschool - Junior Kindergarten Our program is year-round, The five candidates, in alphabeti- the Nov. 6 General Election, when torney’s office. • Afterschool Enrichment Program with full or half-day programs for cal order, are: Ana Apodaca, Sheryl voters will be asked to elect a Before she was elected to the • Ages 2 - 5th grade parents’ convenience. Grant, Mark Green, Gail Steele and candidate to serve out the existing Board of Supervisors in Novem- Richard Valle. They were selected term through 2014. ber 2010, Lockyer worked for the from a list of eight District 2 resi- County Supervisor Nadia Lock- Alameda County Family Justice dents who applied for the appoint- yer, who announced Feb. 14 that Center, an agency in which the 2012 ment. she was at a wellness and recovery District Attorney’s Office and other 2012 They will be interviewed by the center, resigned her position April county departments work together TM TM Board of Supervisors at a special 20, saying she wasn’t able to be to provide a variety of services public session at 2 p.m. Tuesday. a good mother to her child and to victims of domestic violence, According to a tentative sched- represent her 325,000 constituents child abuse, elder abuse and sexual ule, County Supervisors will delib- in District 2 “while also trudging abuse and exploitation. erate and make their selection on the waters of early recovery from District 2 includes the cities of Tuesday, June 5, and will swear in addiction and the aftermath of in- Hayward, Newark and Union City, the new District 2 Supervisor on terpersonal violence.” the northern portion of the city of Tuesday, June 12, in the Board of Lockyer, 40, who is married to Fremont and a portion of Sunol. Supervisors Chamber, Fifth Floor, California Treasurer Bill Lockyer, To learn more about the can- 1221 Oak St., Oakland. apparently was referring to an in- didates and the selection process, The schedule is subject to change cident at a motel in Newark on go to http://acgov.org/government/ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx x x and the Board could call one or more Feb. 3 in which she alleged that news/d2application.htm. N
vise, shows the budget deficit ministration building at Amador SCHOOL BOARD has grown from $9.2 billion in Valley High School; Continued from Page 5 January to an estimated $15.7 ■ Approved a modification of Hintzke noted that the pro- billion. salaries for management and con- grams restored would cost the “That’s a growth of $6-1/2 bil- fidential employees, adding five PRESENTEDPRESENTED BBYY PRESENTED BY district $1.3 million, although lion,” said Luz Cazares, assistant unpaid furlough days and cutting negotiations with the Association superintendent of business ser- stipends, a continuation of last of Pleasanton Teachers yielded vices. years’ agreement; $2.3 million in savings. While she said the governor ■ Approved spending $75,000 “It isn’t a good idea to spend has promised to support educa- to fund band and strings teacher everything. We need to have tion, he’s cutting other programs positions at elementary schools; some set aside,” she said. to do it, and Cazares said that and Indoor & Outdoor Show That money could be need- traditionally has not gone over ■ Passed a resolution calling on 3,000 All Years American made or Powered Vehicles ed if neither of the two school well with state legislators. Congress to continue its overhaul Indoor & Outdoor Show funding measures expected to be In other actions Tuesday night, of the bill known as “No Child 3,000 All Years American made or Powered Vehicles on the November ballot passes. the board: Left Behind.” Board members and Gov. Jerry Brown’s May budget ■ Awarded a $305,000 contract district administration have said revision, known as the May re- for repairs to the roof of the ad- NCLB is costly and ineffective. N PUSD hires new assistant superintendent Former Lodi Unified administrator replaces Cindy Galbo
BY GLENN WOHLTMANN Douglas, who has a doctorate, March when the district changed The Pleasanton school board was a finalist in 2010 for the its focus from college preparatory has hired a former assistant su- superintendent’s post at Stockton to career and technical educa- perintendent at the Lodi school Unified, and also interviewed for tion. 5&.&/"*!+-,+*.+- 3%& &/.+-%" /"./-"*!. district to replace its Assistant superintendent in the Natomas Published reports said Douglas 5%+,%"& */2 ,""/ 0/+- !"- ( ..& . -. (" +-- ( Superintendent of Educational Unified School was “outspoken” about his search Services, Cindy Galbo, who re- District. 5&.&/"*!+-,+*.+- 3%& &/.+-%" /"./-"*!.5 */"-/ &*)"*/0*+-%" %+(" )&(4 for a superintendent position fol- tires at the end of June. He was lowing that restructuring. 5%+,%"& */2 ,""/ 0/+- !"- ( ..&5&1" 0/+ -+.. /&+* . -. (" +-- ( Odie Douglas, 54, was offi- hired from Elk “Douglas ... is making no secret 5 */"-/ &*)"*/0*+-%" %+(" )&(4 cially hired by the school board Grove Unified of his search for administrative GOOD-GUYS.COM | 925.838.9876 at its meeting Tuesday night. School Dis- jobs outside of Lodi Unified,” the Until recently Douglas was sec- trict as Lodi’s Lodi News-Sentinel said on May Goodguys... Cool cars. Cool people. Good times. ond in command at Lodi Unified associate su- 16. School District as assistant super- perintendent Although he’ll officially start intendent of secondary educa- in 2005. His on July 1, Superintendent Parvin tion. He was given a two-year position was PHOTO BY Ahmadi said he’ll work with FAMILY 4 PACK CRAIG SANDERS contract with Pleasanton, starting changed to as- Galbo to begin transitioning into at $162,340, plus $3,450 in sti- sistant supervisor the new job before that. &LIVE '"/. AUTOCROSS +/ +$. ACTION $.+# %&,.3,000 VEHICLES ON +! .DISPLAY pends for a 220-day work year, for middle and high schools in a Douglas did not attend Tues- All for $50! save with 18 sick days. 2010 reshuffling as Lodi stream- day night’s school board meet- 50% He was earning $164,000 at lined services and cut jobs. ing, although Ahmadi promised Redeem this coupon at the gate. Cannot be Lodi, according to published re- The Stockton Record said he to introduce him at a future combined with any other offer or discount. ports. filed a request for reassignment in meeting. N
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Page 8ÊUÊMay 25, 2012ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly NEWS Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation and YMCA’s ‘Move-a-Thon’ program
has kids powering-up 4th Annual ‘We want to kick-start healthy life habits for kids to uses now, later in their adult lives,’ CEO says HOOK AND LADDER RUN Sunday, June 3, 2012 BY JEB BING and families to participate in cir- few sit-ups or jumping jacks, we How many East Bay YMCA cuit exercise stations and record hope kids will improve their own 5K RUN/WALK, 10K RUN AND KIDS ONE-MILE FUN RUN members does it take to put in a the number of repetitions of the health and be more conscious of light bulb? exercises they complete within one the environment around them.” Start Time: 8 a.m. (Registration/check-in: 6:30 a.m.) Robert Wilkins, president and minute. At the end of the summer, the Place: Wente Vineyards - 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore, CA 94550 chief executive officer of the orga- Wilkins said the idea behind Y plans to look at the progress Benefits: The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation is a non-profit nization, is not sure. But he does the Move-A-Thon is to teach kids of participants to track improve- 501(c)3 that supports: Injured and Fallen Firefighters, Burn Foundation know that YMCA members during basic exercises, the kind they ment, as well as total energy and Local Charities in the Tri Valley. the recent Healthy Kids Day event can perform at home without expended in the program. The participated in a day-long “Move- the need for expensive electronic Y is also providing a “Keep It Course: The 5K is a run/walk that is 50% paved and 50% dirt road and is a-Thon” and collectively generated equipment. Movin’” website, from which par- stroller friendly. The 10K is 90% dirt road and 10% paved road. Strollers enough energy to power the aver- “We want to kick-start healthy ticipants can access encouraging are not allowed in the 10K. Both runs travel through Sycamore Grove Park age East Bay home for two-and-a- life habits for kids that they can messages from the Healthy Home and are very flat with only one hill on the 10K. The Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run half days. use now and on into their adult Guidebook; links to other recom- (for ages 12 & under) will take place at Wente Vineyards at about 9:45 More than 500 Y members cel- lives,” he said. “By participating mended sites; a chalkboard/blog- a.m. No dogs are allowed on either of the courses or the fun run. ebrated Healthy Kids Day by par- with their families and learning spot for participants to announce Register at: www.onyourmarkevents.com ticipating in the “Move-A-Thon” that instead of using energy they progress and achievements and Awards: 3 deep in each age group (M & F) 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, program. It encourages children can create it just by doing a much more. N 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (Special prizes for top 3 Male and Female race winners 5K AND 10K RUN) Water and refreshments will be provided at the end of the race. Wente Vine- Quarry task force to advise on east side site yards will have additional food and wine tasting for purchase. No picnicking. City seeking members for study that could take at least a year The Pleasanton City Council has borhoods, as well as five at-large Those interested should submit voted to establish an East Pleas- members, also to be chosen by completed applications to the City A BIG IDEA anton Specific Plan Task Force to the council. All applicants must be Clerk’s office by 4:30 p.m., Thurs- guide elected officials and city staff Pleasanton residents. day, June 7. The council will con- in the development of a 1,000-acre Task force members must agree firm the members of the task force area extending out from the inter- to attend at least one or two meet- at its June 19 meeting. just got better. section of Valley Avenue at Busch ings a month for a year or more. Applications are available at the Road. Task force members also should City Clerk’s office, 123 Main St. in The site, formerly used for sand be capable of undertaking detailed Pleasanton, or can be downloaded and gravel mining, could see hous- background reading and research, at www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/pdf/ ing, business and light industrial working collaboratively, and have epspcomm.pdf. For more infor- uses. good communication skills and a mation, contact Planning Man- The council is seeking represen- balanced perspective on a wide ager Janice Stern at 931-5605 or tatives from surrounding neigh- range of viewpoints. [email protected]. N
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I still work out regularly at Bay Area Family Fitness in Pleasanton, but it Goodguys at the Fairgrounds next weekend seems like my body has become so accustomed to my routine that I’m not making progress anymore. Is there anything you can 19th annual Summer Get-Together gives glimpse into cars of yesteryear recommend to kickstart my program and get me back on track? LANGUISHING IN LIVERMORE The Goodguys will hold its 19th annual Summer Get-Together next DEAR LANGUISHING: Your timing is perfect. Veteran trainer and Pilates professional weekend at the Alameda County Tammy Christensen is introducing a new specialty class at your club – Gravity Power Fairgrounds with more than 2,500 Pilates – which will, to put it politely, kick your butt! classic American muscle cars and Tammy has been teaching traditional Pilates for more than 20 years, but now she has com- souped up hot rods on display. bined her expertise with the revolutionary Gravity Training System (GTS) to take Pilates The colorful cars, painted in a to the next level and give you the workout of your life! The GTS units have already been variety of candy hues with layers of installed at your club, and early enrollments are now being accepted for classes beginning chrome, showcase a glimpse into in mid-June. yesteryear when American auto- Space and times are limited, so hurry! There will be just three 50-minute classes – twice mobiles were made of steel, had carburetors and could be worked a week – every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 Noon, 5:30 PM, and 6:30 PM, with only on in the driveway, said Goodguys four people permitted per class. spokesman John Drummond. As a member of Bay Area Family Fitness, your cost for this specialty class is just $199 The magical and unique quality ($25 per class) per month for all 8 classes. Non-members may participate for just $249. of a Goodguys “Get-Together” is I urge you to call Tammy at 925-416-1100 or meet with her on your next visit to the club that any American made or Ameri- to learn more about this remarkable program. Gravity Power Pilates will definitely get can powered car can exhibit, no you out of your rut and take your fitness level to new heights. Men, women – it doesn’t matter how old or in some cases, make any difference. GTS is totally adaptable to the individual regardless of age, gender, how new they are, he added. GOODGUYS PHOTO or physical condition. Goodguys events are the perfect This high speed AutoCross course at Goodguys 19th annual Summer Get-To- platform to showcase modern era Now you can experience the workout of your life in less than 2 hours a week and still have gether next weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds will showcase custom muscle machines like the new era 166 hours to do all the other things in life that are important to you. Go for it! cars in action as they race around a tight course trying to win the best elapsed Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger time. Four classes of competition will be held. and Chevy Camaro just to name a Jim Evans is a 45-year veteran of the health and fitness industry and internationally few. It’s no secret that Detroit’s “big recognized fitness consultant. He is also a member of the Visionary Board of the In- three” have made a strong push to them around an AutoCross course Bentleys and Duesenbergs from the ternational Council on Active Aging. Readers can send their questions to Jim about reconnect consumers to the muscle to “see what they’ll do.” In most 1930s and ‘40s. A special “Brush health, fitness, and quality of life to [email protected]. cars of the ‘60s and ‘70s. cases the results are astounding. Bash” featuring local pin stripe art- This column is brought to you by By welcoming new generations Bay Area Family Fitness Center, “The American muscle car is a ist’s will offer hand painted items 4250 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588, of cars and car enthusiasts to their whole new breed,” said Ed Capen and the Tri-Valley Quarter Midgets in the Rosewood Shopping Center. events, the Pleasanton-based Good- of Goodguys, an industry authority — a youth racing program will per- Call 925-416-1100 for further information. guys Rod & Custom Association on AutoCross. form exhibitions on an oval track. has seen a surge in both attendance “AutoCross was a very popular Another show highlight will and buzz. activity for sports cars like MG’s, be a custom bicycle exhibit. Bay “We’re seeing generations of car Datsuns, Lotus and Mazdas in the Area-based Bicycle fabricators and guys and gals able to come out and 1970s,” he said. “It was a sports car enthusiast’s “Boogie” Breiz and Win Free Tickets show their cars together as a fam- activity sanctioned by the Sports Dominick Guida, proprietors of ily,” said Harry Daviess, the event Car Club of America.” Behind Bars Inc., a full service director. “All Goodguys are car “Now muscle cars and street custom bicycle fabrication shop or a Private Box guys at heart. The ‘Get-Together’ machines are right in the mix,” he in San Jose, CA have pulled to- format broadens the scope of our added. “We’ve seen interest in Au- gether the unique exhibit which events allowing as many as six or toCrossing explode in recent years will feature over 50 one-of-a-kind at the seven generations of car people to at our events. At the Summer Get- custom bikes. The exhibit will be participate in a an event.” Together demand will be so high held inside the Hall of Commerce Another buzz-worthy topic these we expect at least 400 to make runs Building. This marks the first time Races! days in the vintage car scene is the in the AutoCross.” Goodguys has featured a bicycle re-birth of the vintage American In addition to the cars, the Sum- exhibit at an event. muscle car, Daviess noted. The mer Get-Together offers other au- The Goodguys 19th Summer latest trend is blending race track tomotive-themed activities for the Get-Together presented by J Rock- This is the 100th year technology into muscle cars from family. A used parts automotive cliff Realtors is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. of the Alameda the 1960s and ‘70s. swap meet will join a special “cars Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun- Adding race engines, race suspen- for sale corral” where automotive day. General admission is $17; kids County Fair sions and flashy bright paint jobs treasure hunters can seek out hard 7-12 are $6, while 6 and under and you can be part to big bodied, V8 powered relics is to find parts and buy and/or sell are free. Fairgrounds parking fee is all the rage. Besides showing and the car of their dreams. $8. For additional event informa- of the fun! displaying them at events like the Inside the exhibit buildings will tion, contact the Goodguys Rod & Summer Get-Together, event partic- be a Concourse-style show featuring Custom Association at 838-9876 or The Pleasanton Weekly is sponsoring a contest ipants are more than willing to flog stock, original cars like Packards, visit www.good-guys.com. N to give away four fair tickets each week for four weeks and a grand prize of a private box for one day at the famous Alameda County horse races. Airport planners want more flights In the Pleasanton Weekly’s June 1, 8, 15 and 22 editions, the for Oakland, San Jose Fair’s 100th year logo will be hidden in 10 different locations. To enter the contest, go online to PleasantonWeekly.com/faircon- A new report by the Region- three major airports fell to 58.4 sengers to these facilities in the years test each week to list the locations. A new form will be available al Airport Planning Committee million in 2011, a 3.6% drop from ahead; every Friday at 8 a.m., and that week’s contest will end the (RAPC) shows San Francisco In- 60.6 million passengers in the pre- ■ Encouraging airlines to provide following Thursday at 2 p.m. We will draw a name each week ternational Airport continuing recession year of 2007. more service at the Charles M. for tickets and the grand prize will be awarded after the fourth to attract new airline passengers Looking ahead, RAPC expects a Schulz-Sonoma County Airport to weekly contest. while passenger counts at both reversal of this trend and forecasts accommodate the needs of North Oakland International Airport and the number of passengers at Bay Bay air passengers; Voting starts next Friday Mineta San Jose International Air- Area airports to soar to 101.3 mil- ■ Supporting further airline ser- Pleasanton and is online only. port have fallen in recent years. lion in 2035. vice expansion at airports outside Winners will be notifi ed RAPC’s Regional Aviation Activity In response, the long-range plan the Bay Area, such as Sacramento, Weekly.com Tracking Report reveals that despite recommends: Stockton and Monterey, to make via email. a nearly 16% increase in passenger ■ Encouraging airlines to add more these facilities more attractive to volumes at SFO, the total number flights at the Oakland and San Jose passengers who currently use Bay of passengers using the Bay Area’s airports, thus shifting more air pas- Area airports. N Page 10ÊUÊMay 25, 2012ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Opinion
Pleasanton EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY LETTERS
Weekly Don’t cast aspersions the influence of the Chamber of Economic news good Dear Editor, Commerce (the Chamber is anti- I have watched, first with some union, opposes minimum-wage PUBLISHER for Pleasanton, Tri-Valley amusement that has turned to increases, sides with Big Oil on Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 consternation, the development climate-change issues, and is now EDITORIAL new report released yesterday by the East Bay Eco- of a seemingly personal feud be- working with the tobacco compa- Editor nomic Development Alliance shows economic recov- tween the Pleasanton Weekly and nies to stop Proposition 29, the tax Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 Councilman Matt Sullivan, which on tobacco). ery in the region is putting people back to work and Managing Editor A seems to have become particularly Matt Sullivan is speaking up for Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 111 improving the quality of life for many East Bay residents. rancorous over the past months of local workers and local businesses. Online/Community Editor According to the report, unemployment reached 9.3% the Walmart supermarket debate. Matt would make a good mayor. Jessica Lipsky, Ext. 229 Personally, I am ambivalent George Reid last January, its lowest point since February 2009. Since about the issue itself. I don’t par- Reporter July 2011, almost 27,000 residents of the East Bay found Glenn Wohltmann, Ext. 121 ticularly care for what I’ve heard of Thanks, Mom and Dad some of Walmart’s business prac- Contributors jobs, while employers are continuing to supply new jobs Jay Flachsbarth locally. Industries fundamental to the long-term strength tices. But if they want to open a Dear Editor, Jerri Pantages Long of the East Bay, including health care and professional, sci- store and there is enough commu- What an honor to be among Kerry Nally nity support, I don’t see it as the those at the luncheon May 9 cel- entific and technical services, are growing by some of the end of the world. ebrating the winners of the “2012 ART & PRODUCTION largest margins. But my ambivalence is born of Juanita Haugen Community of Lead Designer The economic analysis was prepared for the East Bay EDA not knowing much of the issues Character Award,” which included Katrina Cannon, Ext. 130 on the subject, and I don’t expect Debra Mitchell, Janet Liang and Designers by Beacon Economics, with a presentation scheduled to fol- everyone, particularly those more the Pleasanton Military Families. Lili Cao, Ext. 120 low yesterday morning by Christopher Thornberg, one of educated on those issues, to see The applause and then the kind Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 California’s leading economic forecasters, at a special event things my way, or so simplisti- words and thank you from Kelly ADVERTISING at the California Center here in Pleasanton. The report ex- cally. Further, for those that don’t, Dulka, chairperson of the lun- Account Executives amined many reasons to be optimistic in the East Bay as the I don’t expect them to do or say cheon, were reward enough. Carol Cano, Ext. 226 nothing about why they don’t, and Special thanks to my family for Lorraine Guimaraes, Ext. 234 economy continues to see post-recession growth. East Bay certainly not if they are an elected its help, support, and patience, Karen Klein, Ext. 122 residents are clearly benefiting from the broader economic official whose civic duty is to act and especially to my wife Hilde- Real Estate Sales recovery. on what he or she sees is the best gard for her love, strength and Andrea Heggelund, Ext. 110 Thornberg pointed out that strong year-over-year growth for the community, and the con- caring. I give credit to my Mom Ad Services stituency that elected them. and Dad for many of the values I Cammie Clark, Ext. 116 in bellwether sectors such as retail shows that the short- Whether that action leads to a try to live by. My Dad, Carl, served term gains in the labor market are not aberrations like popular opinion or not, I would with the YMCA for 45 years, retir- BUSINESS some had feared, but rather part of a long-term trend in hope our officials follow the prin- ing as the executive director of Business Associate ciples that got them elected. That the Stockton “Y.” He taught me Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 the East Bay. On top of the positive indicators in the labor path may lead to an opinion that to swim, lead songs and get in- Circulation Director market, the abundance of venture capital funding in recent is not of the majority, or the Week- volved helping others. He believed Bob Lampkin, Ext. 141 years for companies in the East Bay “harbor the promise ly’s, but I expect more of the paper that the YMCA is the best family/ Front Office Coordinator of robust economic development in the region,” the EDA than to castigate and cast asper- youth organization in the country Kathy Martin, Ext. 124 sions on a councilman for having and would have liked this year’s report states. In terms of investment, in fact, the report and defending his, and an appar- YMCA goals of Youth Develop- HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY shows that East Bay firms are holding their own against Phone: (925) 600-0840 ent sizeable number, who agree ment, Healthy Living, and Social Fax: (925) 600-9559 the heavyweights of Silicon Valley and possible miscalcu- with him. Responsibility. Editorial e-mail: lations by investors in initial public offerings, including Bob Nickeson My Mom, Barbara, who graduat- [email protected] ed from Stanford when only about Facebook’s debacle this week. In the past two years, ac- 500 women attended, expected [email protected] cording to the EDA, nearly $1 billion of funding went to Sullivan shines a light Display Sales e-mail: the family to eat dinner together, [email protected] industrial energy, which will help cement the East Bay’s Dear Editor, and made sure my brother, sister We owe thanks to Councilman and I played piano. She taught Classifieds Sales e-mail: reputation as the epicenter of clean-tech production. [email protected] Matt Sullivan for his efforts to ninth-grade English/speech, his- Especially attractive in the otherwise sizzling San Francisco shine a light on Walmart’s bad tory and leadership in Stockton, Circulation e-mail: circulation@ and Peninsula markets are the lower costs of doing business business practices (something the and organized a campaign to build PleasantonWeekly.com in the East Bay. The EDA reports that the cost of residential local conservative newspapers fail a vehicle and pedestrian overpass real estate in the East Bay remains at historic lows, while the to do). over the railroad tracks in Stock- Do we want good-paying jobs in ton to help kids get to school that cost of commercial real estate here remains the most afford- our local grocery stores or low-paid is still used. The Pleasanton Weekly is published able in the Bay Area. This is expected to attract the attention Walmart workers with few or no Dad died at age 90 and his every Friday by Embarcadero Media, of the new and growing businesses that benefit from the benefits and the profits sent to the epithet reads: “Pray not for easy 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA continuing economic growth of the region. Walton family billionaires in Arkan- lives, but to be stronger men and 94566; (925) 600-0840. As economic growth brings more prosperity to the East sas? The Walton net worth equals women.” Mom died last year at age Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS $102.7 billion, or, for perspective, 98, and her epithet reads: “Climb 020407. Bay in the coming years, the EDA reminds us that there are the net worth of six members of High, Climb Far, Your Goal the The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed upon long-run issues to consider. If addressed, this could have a the Walton family equals the net Sky, Your Aim a Star. request to homes and apartments in Pleas- substantive positive impact on the quality of life for many of worth of the entire bottom 30% of I say: “Thank you, Mom and Dad.” anton. Community support of the Pleasan- us in Pleasanton, the Tri-Valley and beyond. While the per- American families. WWJD? They reply: “You’re welcome.” ton Weekly is welcomed and encouraged And it is right to ask about Dave Melander through memberships at levels of $5, $8 or centage of top income earners in our region grew, and grew $10 per month through automatic credit substantially, the middle class shrank slightly. Pay cuts and card charges. Print subscriptions for busi- salary freezes allowed the gap between those on the top and nesses or residents of other communities Code of ethics are $60 per year or $100 for two years. Go those in the middle class and lower income groups to grow The Pleasanton Weekly seeks to adhere to the highest level of ethical stan- to www.PleasantonWeekly.com to sign up wider. As economic recovery this year will continue to bring and for more information. dards in journalism, including the Code of Ethics adopted Sept. 21, 1996, much-needed relief to the East Bay economy, now is also the by the Society of Professional Journalists. 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The Witchcraft, the world’s only fully restored and operating B-24, is one of the vintage aircraft that will be on display at the Wings of Freedom show at the Livermore Airport from Sunday to Tuesday. The bomber flew 130 missions in World War II under the British flag.
watched in shock as the fierce wind sucked my neon of aviation history. It didn’t hit me until takeoff that young Young reporter takes orange earplug through a crack in the floor of the Con- men my age flew them over enemy territory nearly 75 years I solidated B-24 Liberator. ago during WWII as part of the Allied effort to free Europe. As my earplug disappeared into the void below, the crew The most difficult decision of the day, besides stepping member’s words echoed in my head: “Don’t step on the red onboard in the first place, was choosing in which bomber floor!” He had explained that it would easily flap open at the to take my flight-of-faith. I opted to fly in the beefy B-24 flight into history in touch. So a slip of the foot and that earplug could easily have “Witchcraft” with trusty pilot 72-year-old Jim Goolsby. been me — but it wasn’t. I was still safely During WWII, the original Witch- nestled inside the B-24 enjoying a once-in- craft flew a record 130 combat missions a-lifetime flight between San Luis Obispo and no crewmen were ever injured or time for Memorial Day and Moffett Field in Mountain View. killed. Hoping that record wouldn’t end, The flight was possible because of the I checked to make sure I was wearing my Collings Foundation’s “Wings of Freedom lucky socks. STORY AND PHOTOS BY AMELIA ARVESEN Tour” that is scheduled to land at the Liv- Ryan and I figured we had time to ermore Municipal Airport on Sunday, May refuel at the airport’s restaurant but it 27, for Memorial Day. Everyone is invited turned out that the B-24 flight to Mof- to see, smell, feel and ride in a Boeing fett Field was one that would not be B-17 Flying Fortress, a Consolidated B-24 delayed. I almost missed it by seconds, Liberator and a P-51 Mustang. but with Ryan’s assistance I crawled But last weekend I was honored to ride through the bomb bay while the en- in the B-24 beauty, the only one of its gines rumbled, and I took a seat above a kind in the world, which has been fully breezy doorway. restored and is still operating. I spent Fri- Aviation is in my blood, and in my day, three days before my college finals, name, but I was unprepared for the with my head in the clouds. Just call me flight ahead. If I had ever been afraid of Amelia Earhart! heights, small spaces and loud noises, I My day began in Livermore where I wouldn’t be for long. When the bomber met happy-go-lucky Kevin Ryan, a 20- took off, I couldn’t tell if it was the plane year volunteer for the Collings Founda- or my entire body shaking. tion and a Pleasanton resident, and his 1976 Cessna 182. I waited for the sound of a “ding” followed by the pleasant With a tail wind behind us and a clear blue sky above, message, “You are now free to move about the cabin,” but we easily made our way toward the San Luis Obispo Airport that never happened. After a few minutes in the air, the man The P-51 Mustang is one of the historic aircraft preserved by the where two bomber planes awaited. The plane trip south was next to me confidently maneuvered himself from his seat to Collings Foundation. At right, reporter and college student Amelia serene and resembled the flights my grandfather used to the wide open windows equipped with waist guns. Arvesen, who said it hit her that those who manned the bombers enjoy in his Cessna 210. It was a few extra minutes before I cautiously left the safety over enemy territory were her age. Once on the ground, I took in the sight of the rare treasures of my seat, but I was pleased when I did. The hair-whipping Page 12ÊUÊMay 25, 2012ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly ★ MEMORIAL DAY ★
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Above: Pilot Jim Goolsby, 72, at the controls of the B-24 Liberator, as it flies from San Luis s 3NO #ONES Obispo to Moffett Field in Mountain View. The old bombers bring up a whole range of emo- tions, Goolsby said. Below: Inside the B-24. s 0OPCORN wind forced me to take refuge in the nose gunner spot, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I s 'AMES 0RIZES soaked up the view and imagined the people 2,000 feet below pointing to the sky shouting, s 0HOTOS WITH h*ACK THE $OGv AT “It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a B-24!” For the first time in my life, I wished my 7ELLS &ARGO "ANK head were shaved but I soon found a way to secure my long locks and enjoyed gazing s &2%% 2EFRESHMENTS &OOD 4ASTINGS 4REATS out the window. I squeezed back through the catwalk (which seemed inches thinner the s &2%% COLORING BOOKS second time) and was careful not to step on the red floor. A bell rang after about an hour, vibrating the floors and signaling that it was time to take a seat and prepare for landing. I tensed up anticipating the landing, but it Store Directory turned out to be smoother than some com- Area Code 925 mercial airplanes. Everything seemed incredibly silent once the bomber had been taxied, parked and its Ascona Pizza Company ...736-0606 Provident Credit Union ...648-0684 four engines turned off. The five other pas- Chase Bank ...... 800-788-7000 Safeway ...... 359-2001 sengers and I ducked under the open bomb Crystal Cleaners ...... 736-8765 San Ramon Regional bay to stable ground. Medical Plaza ...... 800-284-2878 I stepped back and admired the amazing Fat Cactus Grill & Bar ....964-0444 Fantastic Sam’s ...... 736-7864 Site for Sore Eyes ...... 833-3937 See FLIGHT on Page 14 Gale Ranch Dental ...... 648-8881 Subway ...... 964-9573 G-Force Orthodontics ...... 648-8588 Union Bank ...... 648-5280 UPS Store ...... 648-9990 Wings of Freedom day, with ‘40s music from the “Big Band Intero Real Estate ...... 498-0010 of Rossmoor” and several locally based King Palace Chinese Wells Fargo Bank ...... 736-3370 Everyone is invited to see, smell, feel and airplanes such as a Yak 18 and C1A Tracker Cuisine...... 964-1328 ZaZa Nails ...... 648-9944 ride in a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, a from the USS Hornet on display. Peet’s Coffee & Tea ...... 964-9195 Consolidated B-24 Liberator and a P-51 Mustang at the Collings Foundation Wings No reservations are need for walk-through of Freedom Tour 2012, which will be at the tours at the following times: Livermore Airport from Sunday-Tuesday, ■ Noon-4 p.m. Sunday May 27-29. Tours are $12 for adults, $6 for children, and World War II veterans enjoy ■ 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday free admission. Thirty-minute flights on ei- Flight Experiences take place before and ther the B-17 or B-24 are $425 per person. after the walk-through tours. Call 978-562- The weekend revelries begin at noon Sun- 9182 for flight reservations.
Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 25, 2012ÊU Page 13 ★ MEMORIAL DAY ★
FLIGHT Continued from Page 13 piece of history that had transported me in one piece from one part of the state to an- other and felt like the luckiest young lady in the world. “You hang around these bombers long enough, some days you want to cry and some days you want to hold your sides laughing. It becomes a whole range of emotions,” said pilot Goolsby, an 11-year Collings Foundation volunteer. My hat is off to the Collings Foundation, Kevin Ryan, Jim Goolsby and all the other volunteers who make available to the pub- The Collings Foundation is “dedicated to pre- lic these incredible aircrafts that served our JEB BING serving the machines that helped build the country so well. And to the airmen who The Pleasanton Community Concert Band, under the direction of Bob Williams, shown here from world and helped keep it free,” according to flew in them so bravely. N last year, will play again at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremonies, which will be held at 11 a.m. Mon- its website. day on the open grounds next to the Pleasanton Senior Center on Sunol Boulevard. The event will pay tribute to Pleasanton veterans, to those serving today in the armed services and to those veterans no longer living. Ài>ÌÊ7i]ÊÀi>ÌÊÀi`Ã] Scouts placing flags on graves À>«iÊ/ià for Memorial Day UÊ"«iÊ`>ÞÊ>ÌÊ££>ÊvÀÊÕV UÊ/ ÕÀ->ÌÊÕÌÊ / Ceremony taking place Monday near Senior Center UÊ-Õ««ÀÌ}Ê ÛiÀÀiÊ6>iÞÊ6ÌiÀà UÊ ÛiÊ ÕÃVÊ>`Ê >À>i Memorial Day ceremonies are scheduled for brances by community leaders. UÊÀÕ«Ê ÛiÌÃÊ>`Ê/>ÃÌ}à 11 a.m., Monday, with the observance again Tomorrow morning, as the Memorial Day UÊ iiÌÊÌ iÊ7i>iÀÊ ÛiÌà this year on the open grounds next to the weekend begins, Pleasanton Scouts will place UÊ ViÀÌÊÊÌ iÊ*>ÀÊ/ÊÊ«>V>}ià Pleasanton Senior Center. special bronze grave markers with flags on Hosted by the American Legion Pleasanton veteran graves in the city’s Pioneer cemetery www.grapetimeswinebar.com Post 237 with the assistance of the Veterans and at the adjacent St. Augustine Catholic www.facebook.com/grapetimes of Foreign Wars Pleasanton Post 6298, this cemetery. Grape Times Wine year’s event will include patriotic music by Joe Steiber, commander of the Pleasanton the Pleasanton Community Concert Band American Legion post, will serve as master of Bar & Bistro and Memorial Day speeches and remem- ceremonies for the Memorial Day event. N 925-461-WINE 4469 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton County board salutes those in the military May proclaimed as National Military Appreciation month MEMORIAL DAY BY JEB BING women,” he added. Alameda County Supervisor Scott Hagger- The month of May includes Loyalty Day, ty presented proclamations to five branches which was established in 1921; Victory in HURRY IN, SALE GOINGSale! ON NOW! of the military at the board’s meeting Tuesday Europe Day, recognizing the end of WWII in in observance of the Memorial Day weekend Europe on May, 8, 1945; Armed Forces Day, NO and in honor of National Military Apprecia- created in 1949; Military Spouses Apprecia- SALES TAX tion Month. tion Day, established in 1984; and the best or NO In 1999, the Congress selected May be- known May holiday, Memorial Day. Interest! cause it has the most days set aside for cel- National Military Appreciation Month is For 36 Months OAC* ebrating and commemorating our military’s a chance to recognize those on active duty achievements. in all branches of the service, the National “As a county supervisor, I get many re- Guard and Reserves plus retirees, veterans, quests to sign proclamations, resolutions and and all of their families — well over 90 mil- commendations,” Haggerty said. “But today lion Americans and more than 237 years of is very significant to me, as we all live very our nation’s history, Haggerty pointed out. hectic lives with busy schedules, and we “As a proud parent of a daughter in the SUPER BUY! often take our freedom for granted.” U.S. Navy, it was an honor and distinct privi- “By proclaiming May as National Military lege to take time out of our board meeting to 2 Pc. Sofa & Loveseat Set $ 5 Pc. Queen Bedroom Set $ Appreciation Month our county is able to thank those that have served and continue to 599 Includes queen headboard, footboard, rails, dresser & one night stand 499 say thank you to all our service men and serve our great country,” Haggerty said. N Police plan extensive DUI crackdown over Memorial Day weekend Sheriff’s deputies and police officers from kick-off for summer,” Garavatti said. “Have fun Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, BART, Berkeley, at your parties and gatherings, but remember Fremont, Oakland and Piedmont will staff extra that there is no safe way to drive after you’ve patrols aimed at DUI suspects over the Memo- been drinking alcohol or taking drugs.” 62’’ TV Stand $ 3 Pc. Sectional $ rial Day weekend. “Even a little of either can make you an 199 899 Fremont police plan a sobriety checkpoint unsafe driver and subject to arrest,” she added. Available in Black or Brown Color for Friday, May 25. “Designated sober drivers regularly save the The four-day Avoid the 21 crackdown begins day by getting everyone home safely after the at 12:01 a.m. Friday and ends at midnight event.” Monday, said Lt. Ava Garavatti of the Livermore Avoid the 21 will hit the roads again around 6189 Preston Avenue, Livermore 94551 | 925-243-1376 Bring in any competitors advertised and Prestige Furniture will beat the price, GUARANTEED! police, campaign chairwoman. Independence Day, and plans a three-week ef- *On approved credit, minimum purchase of $1,000. Does not apply to previous purchases, fl oor samples and clearance items. California Highway Patrol officers from the fort from the middle of August to early Septem- Some items used for representational purposes only. We reserve the right to correct printed errors. Dublin, Castro Valley, Hayward and Oakland ber. The California Office of Traffic Safety funds Mon - Fri 10am-8pm Sat 10am-7pm Sun 11am-6pm area squads will flood the freeways all weekend. the campaign through the National Highway Sale ends May 28th. “The long Memorial Day weekend is the Traffic Safety Administration. N Page 14ÊUÊMay 25, 2012ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly HEARING Community Pulse SERVICES By Glenn Wohltmann, [email protected] A Sound Approach store at the Stoneridge Shopping Center reported at about 1:20 p.m. to Hearing Care POLICE BULLETIN May 15. An employee at the store, Kenneth D. Billheimer, Au.D. Sierra Brower, Au.D. called Get Cash for Gift Cards, was Most insurance companies accepted, Õ`}ÃÌÃÊUÊ ViÃi`Êi>À}Ê`Ê-«iV>ÃÌà using a scam to pocket money from Three arrested in two including members of Hill Physicians Jacque Pedraza 45 grams of methamphetamine, a redeeming cards; more than $1,000 ViÃi`Êi>À}Ê`Ê-«iV>ÃÌ drug-related incidents set of scales and plastic bags. was stolen between April and May. Car owner Russell Middleton, Ê UÊ ÀiÊÌ >ÊfÎ]nääÊÊ«À«iÀÌÞÊ Two Locations to Serve You Three men were arrested in sepa- 38, was taken into custody on a was stolen in a residential burglary Pleasanton 925-337-8063 Livermore 925-344-4776 rate incidents involving drug sales parole violation and paraphernalia in the 7600 block of Fairoaks Drive 4460 Black Avenue, Ste. F 1524 Holmes, Bldg. D over the last week, according to possession; Todd Skaggs, 41, was reported at about 3:06 p.m. May www.pleasantonhearingservices.com police reports. arrested for possession with intent 21. Taken was a $1,000 laptop, 20 An employee of Rite Aid in the to sell. pairs of earrings valued at $1,000, Your local professionals, providing high-quality hearing 2800 block of Hopyard Road was In other police reports: an $800 men’s wedding band, a health care to the Tri-Valley area since 1986. arrested at about 1 p.m. May 22 Ê UÊ Ê >ÞÊ £Ê ÌÀ>vvVÊ ÃÌ«Ê i`Ê ÌÊ $500 watch, a $200 jewelry box, for embezzlement and burglary. two misdemeanor charges against a woman’s gold chain worth $200, Amado Merchan, 28, of Walnut a 21-year-old Pleasanton man, who and $150 diamond stud earrings. Creek was stealing medications and was arrested after a stop for an The rear door of the home was selling them, according to a police equipment violation for having a pried open to provide access. report, which said he’d stolen more false tab on his license plate. A Ê UÊ ÞÊ >ÞÊ >Ü>Þ]Ê ÎÎ]Ê vÊ than $2,000 in prescription medi- search turned up a switchblade Modesto was arrested at about cines over about six months. knife and homemade fireworks — 12:06 a.m. May 18 at the intersec- Two Oakdale men were arrested three small bottles filled with gun- tion of Bernal Avenue and Tawny after a registration check at the powder, that were found in the Drive for possession of a non- WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES Shell station at 6750 Santa Rita inside pocket of the driver’s door. narcotic controlled substance and Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee Road on May 19 at about 11:30 The stop took place at about 11:34 possession of a prescription in an- Monday, May 28, 2012 - Cancelled p.m., a police report said. The p.m. at the intersection of Stanley other’s name, both felonies. check led to an outstanding misde- Boulevard and California Avenue. Under the law, those arrested Human Services Commission - Workshop meanor warrant and a search of the Ê UÊ *ViÊ >ÛiÊ >Ê Õ>i`Ê ÃÕÃ- are considered innocent until con- Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. suspect’s car, where police found pect in an embezzlement at a kiosk victed. Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. 6:00 p.m. Welcome & Review of Agenda 6:15 p.m. Review of Eastern Alameda County 2011 Human POLICE REPORT Services Needs Assessment: Findings Report Ê UÊ VÕÃà The Pleasanton Police Department made Rita Road Appian Street; auto theft Ê UÊ,iVi`>Ìà the following information available. Drug/alcohol violations ■ 5:12 p.m. in the 4500 block of 7:00 p.m. Discuss Implementation of Needs Assessment May 15 ■ 12:06 a.m. at the intersection of Rosewood Drive UÊ"ÛiÀÃ} ÌÊ ÌÌii Bernal Avenue and Tawny Drive; pos- Vandalism UÊ >LÀ>ÌÊÜÌ ÊÌ iÀÊÕÀÃ`VÌà Theft session of a non-narcotic controlled substance, possession of a prescrip- ■ 11:13 a.m. in the 4800 block of Ê UÊ- ÀÌÌiÀÊ>`Ê}ÌiÀÊ«ÀiVÌÃÊÌÊLiÊVÃ`iÀi`Ê ■ 1:20 p.m. in the first block of Bernal Avenue Stoneridge Mall Road; identity theft, tion in another’s name for implementation embezzlement ■ 4:10 p.m. in the 4000 block of Alcohol violations Ê UÊÕ`}ÉÀiÃÕÀViÃÊÌÊiiÌÊÜÀÊ«>ÊLiVÌÛià Pimlico Drive; DUI ■ 1:23 a.m. in the 3800 block of 8:00 p.m. Wrap-up & Next Steps May 16 ■ 6:36 p.m. at the intersection of Hopyard Road; DUI Theft Hopyard Road and Owens Drive; ■ 7:16 p.m. at the intersection of Downtown Hospitality Guidelines Task Force Meeting ■ 2:53 p.m. in the 4400 block of paraphernalia possession Hansen Drive and Camino Segura; / ÕÀÃ`>Þ]Ê >ÞÊΣ]ÊÓä£ÓÊ>ÌÊÈ\ÎäÊ« Railroad Avenue; embezzlement ■ 11:50 p.m. in the 4300 block of W. DUI "«iÀ>ÌÃÊ-iÀÛViÊ iÌiÀ]ÊÎÎÎÎÊ ÕÃV Ê,>` ■ 11:55 p.m. in the 7000 block of Ruby Hill Drive; DUI, hit and run ■ 8:04 p.m. in the 2100 block of Pleasanton Avenue; misappropriation Cascara Court; public drunkenness UÊ/ iÊ ÌÞ½ÃÊ ÜÌÜÊëÌ>ÌÞÊÕ`iiÃÊ/>ÃÊÀViÊÜÊ of property May 19 `iÛi«Ê>ÊÃiÌÊvÊ}Õ`iiÃÊÌ >ÌÊ>``ÀiÃÃiÃÊiÞÊiiiÌÃÊÊ Drug/alcohol violations Theft May 21 VÀi>Ì}Ê>Ê«ÃÌÛiÊ>`ÊÀiëÃLiÊiÛÀiÌÊvÀÊ`ÜÌÜÊ ■ 4:09 p.m. in the 400 block of Main ■ 2:04 a.m. in the 3100 block of Bernal Theft ÛÌ>ÌÞ°Ê/ iÊÌ>ÃÊvÀVi½ÃÊ`ÃVÕÃÃÃÊÜÊLiÊvVÕÃi`ÊÊ>Ài>ÃÊ Avenue; possession of stolen prop- Street; public drunkenness, under the ■ 3:49 p.m. in the 4400 block of VÕ`}Ê«ÕLVÊÃ>viÌÞ]ÊÕÃVÊ>`ÊiÌiÀÌ>iÌ]ÊÕÌ`ÀÊ influence of drugs in public erty, possession of a non-narcotic >VÌÛÌiÃÊ>`ÊÌÀ>ëÀÌ>Ì°Ê/ÊLiÊ>``i`ÊÌÊÌ iÊi>ÊÃÌÊvÀÊ controlled substance, paraphernalia Rosewood Drive; auto theft May 17 possession, parole violation ■ 7:07 p.m. in the 5500 block of San >}i`>Ê«>ViÌÃÊ>`Ê>``Ì>Ê ÜÌÜÊëÌ>ÌÞÊÕ`iiÃÊ ■ Juan Way; grand theft />ÃÊÀViÊvÀ>Ì]Ê«i>ÃiÊi>ÊÞÕÀÊÀiµÕiÃÌÊÌÊtsnyder@ Theft 8:38 a.m. in the 5600 block of Owens Drive; auto theft Burglary cityofpleasantonca.gov°ÊÀÊvÕÀÌ iÀÊvÀ>ÌÊÀʵÕiÃÌÃ]ÊÃiiÊ ■ 9:16 a.m. in the 5300 block of Case ÕÀÊÜiLÃÌiÊ>ÌÊÜÜÜ°V°«i>Ã>Ì°V>°ÕÃÉLÕÃiÃÃÉ«>}É É Auto burglary ■ 3:06 p.m. in the 7600 block of Avenue; possession of stolen property, ÜÌÜëÌ>ÌÞ° ÌÊ petty theft ■ 3:04 p.m. in the 1000 block of Fairoaks Drive Burglary Stoneridge Mall Road Vandalism GENERAL INFORMATION ■ ■ 5:59 p.m. in the 4500 block of 7:31 p.m. in the 1000 block of ■ 10:11 a.m. in the 3200 block of East Pleasanton Specific Plan Task Force Rosewood Drive Stoneridge Mall Road Stanley Boulevard Vandalism Applications are currently being accepted for the new East Pleasanton Auto burglary Marijuana possession Specific Plan Task Force. The Task Force will guide the planning effort ■ ■ 7:41 a.m. in the 2900 block of Liberty 8:55 a.m. in the 3400 block of W. ■ 10:47 a.m. in the 4300 block of for an approximately 1,000 acre area in east Pleasanton which was Drive; auto burglary, petty theft Ruby Hill Drive Foothill Road formerly the site of sand and gravel mining. The Task Force will propose ■ Possession of a weapon on school 2:10 p.m. in the first block of new uses and a circulation system for the site, and will recommend a grounds Benjamin Court May 22 plan for providing and financing needed infrastructure. The City Council ■ 11:31 a.m. in the 1100 block of Drug/alcohol violations Theft is seeking representatives from several surrounding neighborhoods, as ■ well as five at-large members selected by the City Council. Santa Rita Road 1:51 a.m. at the intersection of Santa ■ 8:47 a.m. in the 4800 block of Bernal Applicants shall be residents of the City of Pleasanton and willing to Paraphernalia possession Rita Road and Valley Avenue; DUI Avenue; auto theft ■ 11:02 p.m. at the intersection of attend at least one or two meetings per month for a period of one ■ 10:37 p.m. in the 1100 block of ■ 9:36 a.m. in the 3900 block of year or more. The City seeks task force members who are able to do Santa Rita Road Foothill Road and Bernal Avenue; Vineyard Avenue public drunkenness background reading and research, work collaboratively, and strive for ■ clear communication, a balanced perspective, and inclusion of a wide May 18 ■ 11:21 p.m. in the 5100 block of 1:00 p.m. in the 2800 block of Hopyard Road; possession of a non- Hopyard Road; embezzlement, bur- range of viewpoints. Embezzlement narcotic controlled substance, para- glary Applications are due to the City Clerk’s Office by 4:30 p.m., Thursday, ■ 5:11 p.m. in the 4700 block of phernalia possession ■ 4:12 p.m. in the 3600 block of Old June 7, 2012. Applications are available at the Office of the City Willow Road ■ 11:30 p.m. in the 6700 block of Santa Rita Road; mail theft Clerk, 123 Main Street, or on the City’s website at http://www. Auto burglary Santa Rita Road; possession of a ■ 8:07 p.m. in the 2400 block of ci.pleasanton.ca.us/pdf/epspcomm.pdf. For more information, ■ 10:58 a.m. in the 4400 block of Black controlled substance with intent to Skylark Way; mail theft contact the Office of the City Clerk at (925) 931-5027. Avenue sell, possession of a prescription in another’s name, paraphernalia pos- Drug/alcohol violations ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Battery session, parole violation ■ 11:31 a.m. in the 4300 block of AND PUBLIC COMMENT IS WELCOME ■ 12:08 p.m. in the 4000 block of Foothill Road; marijuana possession Pimlico Drive May 20 ■ 10:49 p.m. at the intersection of The above represents a sampling of upcoming meeting items. Vandalism Theft Main Street and Ray street; DUI For complete information, please visit ■ 4:58 p.m. in the 1800 block of Santa ■ 8:10 a.m. in the 3800 block of www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/calendar Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊMay 25, 2012ÊU Page 15 PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLES TriValley Life IN OUR COMMUNITY WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE VALLEY — MUSIC, THEATER, ART, MOVIES AND MORE
Works at the new Harrington Gallery exhibit include (clockwise, from above) Light from a Distant Sun by Martin Lasack; Islands 2-Aerial View by Gayle Muehring; and Backyard No. 75-by Ellen Little.
‘Fresh Works’ at Harrington Gallery Second annual display of Bay Area artists
The Firehouse Arts Center’s Harrington Gallery is hosting its second annual open juried exhibit of Bay Area artists, Fresh Works, opening Wednesday and running through June 30. The exhibit will include an array of media — watercolor, oil, pastel, neon, sculpture, pho- tography — by San Francisco Bay Area artists. This season’s juror is award-winning Berkeley painter, photographer and video artist Kim Anno. “Fresh Works provides an opportunity to view an exciting, eclectic array of visual arts by exceptionally talented artists from our region,” says city of Pleasanton’s Visual Arts Coordina- tor Julie Finegan. A gallery reception will take place from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, June 2, open to the public. “No matter your artistic taste, you’ll find works that speak to you as you view this exhibit,” Finegan said. Harrington Gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; and for one hour prior to each Firehouse Arts Center performance and during intermission. Donations are appreciated. The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad Ave. in downtown Pleasanton. N
Page 16ÊUÊMay 25, 2012ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly ON THE ON THE TOWN ● CALENDAR TOWN for beginners and one for intermedi- NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE gain. Dr. Leslie Hewitt of Anatomy Auditions ate level class. Gain skills for career BLIND Tri-Valley Chapter of the Power Wellness Studio will educate VALLEY CONCERT CHORALE 2012-13 advancement, learning formatting, National Federation of the Blind you on an alternative to drugs or AMERICAN SEASON Valley Concert Chorale, Tri- advanced formulas, visual basic will be meeting from 1-3 p.m., surgery. The lecture is from 5:30- Valley’s premier chorus, will hold programming and more. Sign up for second Saturday,of each month at 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 18, at Eddie Papa’s American auditions by appointments for its a one-time session on Tuesday eve- Valley Memorial Hospital, 1111 E. Anatomy Power Wellness Studio, Hangout upcoming 2012-13 concert season nings from 6-7 p.m. at the library. Stanley Blvd., Livermore. Any visual- 3470 Camino Tassajara, Danville. on the following Mondays: June 4, Beginners class is on Tuesdays, May ly impaired or blind person is urged Cost $10 for non-members. RSVP 4889 Hopyard Road, Aug. 27 and Sept. 10. Auditions 22 or May 29 and Intermediate are to attend. Call Carl at 449-9362. [email protected] by June 15. and rehearsals are held at the First Pleasanton, 469-6266. on Tuesdays, June 19 and June 26. HOW TO BE A WEALTHY VISIONARY Presbyterian Church of Livermore, Winner of The Pleasanton Registration is required call 931- Marcia Wieder will share the essen- Fourth and L streets, Livermore. Lectures/ 3400 ext. 7. Classes are held at the tial keys of following your heart’s Weekly’s Reader Choice Rehearsals begin at 7 p.m., Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old deepest calling while making a Awards for “Best American Monday, Sept. 10. For additional Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Workshops CHILD SLEEP WORKSHOP good living doing it. Thursday, May information call 866-4003 or visit A work- Food Restaurant” and “Best 31 from 6-9 p.m. Preregistration, www.valleyconcertchorale.org. shop on children and sleeping will Meal under $20,” Eddie Clubs take place at the Pleasanton Public $35; at the door, $45. The Four Papa’s American Hangout DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN library on May 30. Topics to be Point Sheraton Hotel @ FAZ Author Visits REVOLUTION DAR, Daughters of the discussed include sleep problems, Banquet Room, 5121 Hopyard Rd., celebrates the regional food HAPPY HOUR RETURNS WITH S.G. American Revolution, Jose Maria how to avoid them and how to Pleasanton. 510-432-1866. www. and beverage cultures of BROWNE S.G. Browne, author of Amador Chapter meets the first deal with them, and how to teach events.r20.constantcontact.com/ America. Bring the whole fam- “Fated and Breathers,” will be dis- Saturday of the month. It is a social healthy habits from the beginning to register/event?llr=54ccttcab&oeidk =a07e5wpi15i9f491069 ily to enjoy iconic dishes from cussing his newest book, “Lucky gathering and time to explore the avoid the stress of sleepless nights. Bastard,” at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, history of our American roots. For 6-7 p.m. Free 400 Old Bernal Ave., across the United States, Old May 30, at Towne Center Books, meeting time and location, call Ann Pleasanton. (925) 998-3242. Live Music 555 Main St., Pleasanton. The World Hospitality, and hand at 510-507-5509 or email anar- GNON (GIRLS NIGHT OUT “STIRRING & SOULFUL” GYPSY SOUL book is about a PI in San Francisco crafted artisan cocktails. [email protected]. NETWORKING) PRESENTS WIGS Acoustic rock duo Gypsy Soul will who makes his living stealing peo- PLEASANTON NEWCOMERS CLUB (WOMEN IN GNON SEMINARS) IT’S bring its stirring and soulful sound www.eddiepapas.com. ple’s luck. Both men and woman This club is a great way for new YOUR HEALTH, YOUR CHOICE! Learn at 8 p.m., Saturday, June 2 at the will enjoy the book. Reservations and established residents to make why so many women experience Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad BARBECUE are helpful for set up and food. new friends. It meets for coffee hormone problems, sleep distur- Ave., Pleasanton. Gypsy Soul has Call 846-8826 or email orders@ Red Smoke Grill on the first Wednesday of every bances, fibromyalgia and weight been chosen a “Top Pick/Critic’s townecenterbooks.com. month and for lunch on the sec- 4501 Hopyard Road, SPECIAL EVENT FOR TEEN READERS ond Wednesday of every month. Pleasanton, 734-0307. Home Stages on Pages will be presenting The group has activities like hiking, CLOCK REPAIR of the Tri Tip and Blue, Red Authors on the Spot, a program walking, Bunco and more. Visit Timely Service where authors answer and discuss www.pleasantonnewcomers.com or Smoke Grill was Voted quotes from their books drawn call Ruby M. at 462-6404. Free Estimates Reader’s Choice Best 2006, randomly out of a bag. The event Free Pick-up & Delivery in Tri-Valley 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011. is at 7 p.m., Friday, June 1, at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St., Concerts Dine in or take out rotisserie AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST Pleasanton. The authors, Gretchen American Byfield’s Clock Shop chicken, ribs, prawns, salads McNeil, Stasia Keho, Elise Allen Idol Finalist Josh Gracin will per- Call (925) 736-9165 and tri tip, or pulled pork and Katherine Longshore, all have form at 8 p.m., Thursday, May 31, at the Firehouse Arts Center, sandwiches. Relax with a a performing arts background in addition to their writing skills. The 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. beer or a bottle of wine. Visit event is free but reservations are A Michigan native who grew up Valley EyeCare Center www.redsmokegrill.com. helpful. Call 846-8826 or email listening to Rhythm & Blues and [email protected]. Motown, Gracin heard Garth Brooks on country radio, embraced the sound and never turned back. Class Reunions Tickets are $20-$30. Call 931-4848 AMADOR VALLEY HIGH CLASS or visit www.firehousearts.org. To have your restaurant REUNION Golf begins at noon; din- ner/dancing/raffle/fun begins at Thinking about having LASIK? listed in this dining 6:00! 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A panel discus- will run June-August. 10-11:30 mon movement disorder in a safe sion on different skilled levels of CLINE Vocalist Joni Morris and the a.m. $12R/$15N Pleasanton and supportive environment, please Recreation care for seniors will be presented by Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., join us from 10 a.m.-noon on the After Midnight Band in a tribute to 20TH ANNUAL NORTHERN Pleasanton Nursing & Rehabilitation Pleasanton. 931-5365. www.pleas- third Saturday of each month, in the music of country western leg- CALIFORNIA SPRING RV SHOW At & VITAS Hospice. Bring questions end Patsy Cline at 2 p.m., Sunday, antonseniorcenter.org the Blackhawk A and B conference their RV shows, they bring together you might have about what is cov- June 3 at the Firehouse Arts Center, rooms at San Ramon Regional many dealers from all over the west ered by insurance. Tuesday, June 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Medical Center, 6001 Norris to display their very latest models, 12 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free Support Groups Canyon Rd. For more information, Joni Morris emulates Cline’s sour- BEYOND TREATMENT BREAST accessories and services and put Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 view their blog at www.eastbayet. stirring voice and flamboyant CANCER you in touch with all the places Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. 931-5365. This group provides a nature, performing with the pas- com or call 487-5706 or email and people to make the RV lifestyle www.pleasantonseniorcenter.org safe place to express and share [email protected]. sion and personality that captivat- the best it can be! May 18 through thoughts, concerns and experi- NEW EXPRESSIVE WRITING GROUP ed Cline’s fans. Morris has traveled May 27 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. ences of living with the uncertainty PLEASANTON MILITARY FAMILIES nationally for the past fifteen years Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Register for a new writing group after treatment for breast cancer, SUPPORT GROUP The group has with her four piece band, After Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. 931- being offered at the Pleasanton the physical effects and problems monthly meetings and other events Midnight, and has appeared before 1890. www.rvshow.net/index.html Senior Center beginning Thursday, related to intimacy, marriage, such as “pack outs” of comfort and enthusiastic audiences at colleges, June 7. The class will focus on the reproduction and employment. care items for deployed members The group meets from 6-8 p.m. the of the armed forces. The group fourth Thursday of the month at also sponsors the Yellow Streamer Your Guide to Home ValleyCare Health Library and Ryan program on Main Street where Comer Cancer Resource Center, streamers are displayed with the 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite name, rank and branch of service of #270. Call 399-1177. Pleasanton military personnel. Learn & Auto Services more at www.pleasantonmilitary- BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP families.org. The American Cancer Society Breast "LINDS 3HADES Cancer Support group meets from STEPPING STONES ON YOUR GRIEF 7:30-9 p.m. on the second and JOURNEY Stepping Stones on your 3HUTTERS fourth Tuesday of every month at Grief Journey workshop is at 7:30 LifeStyleRx, 1111 E. Stanley Blvd., p.m. on the second and fourth AND MOREx Livermore. Call 833-2784 or visit Thursdays, June 14-Aug. 23 at www.valleycare.com. 7:30-9 p.m. Free St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton, open CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caring Over 20 years of to all, regardless of religious affili- for a loved one is challenging physi- ation. Call Mary Hagerty at 846- s %XCEPTIONAL cally and emotionally. Join this sup- 5377. port group to explore resources NEW in #USTOMER 3ERVICE and generate problem solving TRI VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP FOR ideas from 1-3 p.m., on the second FIBROMYALGIA, LUPUS AND ALL Pleasanton s (IGHEST 1UALITY FORMS OF ARTHRITIS 0RODUCTS Monday of every month, and from This group 7-9 p.m. at 5353 Sunol Blvd. Get meets from 6:30-8 p.m., on the s 'REAT 3ELECTIONS the support you deserve at the fourth Monday of every month, Senior Support Program of the Tri- at the Groves at Dublin Ranch in Valley. Call 931-5389. the Clubhouse, 3115 Finnian Way, Dublin. It hosts special speakers CLUTTERLESS SELF HELP GROUP We also do… like doctors or specialists. For more Overwhelmed by clutter? Learn Full UÊ ÕÃÌÊ À>«iÀià information, call JoAnne at 875- $ how to deal with it by attending 0960. UÊ ÌÀâ>Ì this support group, which meets Service 24.99 from 7-8:30 p.m. every Monday WIDOW/WIDOWERS GRIEF UÊ,i«>Àà RECOVERY Includes 22pt. at St. Mary & St. John Coptic Have you or someone Oil Change Orthodox Church, 4300 Mirador you know experienced the death of inspection Dr., Rm. 7. Call 200-1943 or visit a spouse recently or within the last and tire rotations www.clutterless.org. few years? Sharing experiences dur- Special Exp. 8/31/12 ing this 10-week class is extremely helpful to the healing process. Find Call for details! 925-249-9751 925.462.1207 GRAHAM-HITCH hope, support and successful ways 57 California Ave. Ste A, Pleasanton Showroom and Factory to process the significant life event. MORTUARY Classes are 7-9 p.m., Wednesdays, located at 4225 Stanley Blvd June 27 through Sept. 5, at Valley Dignified Care near downtown Pleasanton Community Church, 4455 Del Valle To advertise here call 925-600-0840 & Compassionate Service Pkwy., Pleasanton. Workbook is Since 1891 $15. Call Linda at 833-9013 or www.window-ology.com email [email protected]. Contractor’s License #904282 Volunteering LIONESS SEEK NEW MEMBERS The Livermore Lioness Club welcomes N.E.A.T Award new members at its regular month- ly meeting on the first Tuesday Neighborhood Environment Attractiveness Team of each month, at 6:30 p.m. A $2 to $5 donation is requested. Congratulations to Fleet Feet for being Participating in the many activities selected as our quarterly NEAT Award of the group is a great way to meet winner! They have been selected in recognition of the Advance Planning local people. The Lioness are a beautiful enhancements they’ve made to their wonderful Made Easy service club which helps many wor- new location in Downtown. thy causes in our community. Call Call Deanna for a FREE 443-4543. Fleet Feet consultation. In-home TRI VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP FOR 234-A Main Street visits available. FIBROMYALGIA, LUPUS & ALL FORMS 925.426.5576 OF ARTHRITIS Tri Valley Support www.fl eetfeetsports.com Group for Fibromyalgia, Lupus and 4167 First Street, Pleasanton all forms of Arthritis meets from 6:30-8 p.m. the fourth Monday of 925-846-5624 the month at Tri Valley Support, Crematory Privately Owned The “NEAT” Neighborhood Environment Attractiveness Team award is designed to highlight a particular downtown 3115 Finnian Way, Dublin. They & Operated are in need of volunteers to help. building or property that has been improved or that is considered unique in design, architecture or style. FD#429 Call 875-0960. Page 18ÊUÊMay 25, 2012ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Sports Foothill grad Kortnie Maxoutopoulis makes Big East Conference cut
Rutgers freshman Kortnie Maxoutopoulis, a 2011 gradu- ate of Foothill High, has been named to the 2012 All-Big East Conference Women’s Golf Team as chosen by the league’s eight head coaches. The rookie made an immediate impact in 2011- 12, posting seven top 10 fin- ishes, including two victories, in her initial season “On the Banks.” “Kortnie is a very focused and hard-working student-athlete,” said Head Women’s Golf Coach Maura Ballard. “We are extreme- ly proud of all of her accom- plishments this year, and we are very excited about the bright future ahead.” Maxoutopoulis competed in all nine tournaments in 2011- 12, playing 23 rounds. She had a 75.39 stroke average to earn a 154 regional Golfstat rank. The California native wasted little time making her presence felt on the collegiate leader- Rutgers Invitational (October better in all, including three top board. She shot a 214 (70-73- 14-15) with a 150 (75-75). 10 performances. She concluded Shooting hoops in China 71) to win her first event, the Maxoutopoulis finished among her rookie campaign by placing 80-player Bucknell Invitational the top five in four of five fall tied for eighth with a 229 (75- Foothill High 2007 EBAL Championship teammates, and CCAA rivals, (Sept. 10-11). After a third-place events, including a fifth-place 78-76) at the highly competitive (left) Steven Pratt and Scott Clark have been invited to play on the United finish with a 221 (76-71-74) showing at the Lehigh Invita- BIG EAST Championship. Her States Basketball Academy team in China from May 15-29. USBA is rec- at the 63-competitor Princeton tional. team-best showing helped the ognized internationally as the leader in providing innovative training and Invitational, she proceeded to Her success extended into the Scarlet Knight to a fifth place education to assist basketball players and coaches in reaching their fullest capture individual medalist hon- spring. In four tournaments, finish, their best ever in the potential. ors once again at the 97-player Maxoutopoulis placed 13th or league championship. N Pratt, class of 2007, is a recent Sonoma State graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He was selected All CCAA first team 2009-10 and 2011-12, CCAA second team 2010-11, SSU Male Student Athlete of the Year 2012, and 2012 NABC Div II All-West District Second Team. Steven is the son of Jill Pratt of Pleasanton and James Pratt of Ba- kersfield. Clark, class of 2008, played two years for Ohlone College and was voted CCCAA All Conference 2009-10. Then he was recruited by Humboldt State where he was selected to the 2012 CCAA All-Tournament Team. Scott will graduate from Humboldt in May 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. He is the son of Jim and Debbie Clark of Pleasanton.
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2355 Sevillano Circle, Livermore Happy Valley Farmhouse with Views! Premium Southside newer home, approx. Rare updated 1919 home on 1 acre+ level 4400 sq. ft. 4br, 5.5 ba + bonus room. lot! Approx. 2600 sq. ft. 4br, 2ba. Private Cherry hardwoods, cherry kitchen, spa road, gated entry. Gorgeous pool and yard baths, amazing pool, spa, fire pit, outdoor with small vineyard (36 vines) $1,589,000 kitchen. Hillside views! No rear neighbor — backs to private vineyards! $1,322,000 COMING SOON! Pleasanton Heights 1-story! 2672 Basswood Drive, San Ramon Desirable court location. Approx. 2200 sq. PENDING IN 3 DAYS! ft. 4br, 2ba. Hardwoods throughout, totally Pristine, highly-upgraded Gale Ranch home. move-in ready with many upgrades. Over Vacation, investment home sales 3br, 2ba, approx. 1600 sq. ft., just 7 years 11,000 sq. ft. lot! Call for more info. old. Restoration HW fixtures, ideal location Approx. $799,000 at highest level since 2005 close to schools, parks and shopping. $592,000 2329 Treadwell, Livermore Investors ‘swooping in’ to take advantage of bargain home prices Beautiful 2004 single-story vineyard home. PENDING Over 2200 sq. ft, on approx. 9400 sq. ft. lot. BY JEB BING tional companies should be limited to small 2 Hillside Drive, Danville $664,000 Sales of investment and vacation homes geographic areas.” PENDING IN A WEEK, WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS! jumped in 2011, with the combined market “Even where alternatives are needed, it’s 3600 sq. ft. original 1952 Westside home share rising to the highest level since 2005, ac- best to rely on the expertise of local busi- Don't hesitate to contact me cording to the National Association of Realtors. nesses, nonprofit organizations and govern- on 1.5 acres. Pool, privacy and views! NAR’s 2012 Investment and Vacation ment,” he added. Perfect for entertaining. $1,185,000 regarding any of these properties. Home Buyers Survey, covering existing- and All-cash purchases have become fairly com- new-home transactions in 2011, shows in- mon in the investment- and vacation-home vestment-home sales surged an extraordinary market during recent years with 49% of invest- 925.963.0569 Cell 64.5% to 1.23 million last year from 749,000 ment buyers paying cash in 2011, as did 42% MIKE CAREY, Broker 925.846.0506 Office in 2010. Vacation-home sales rose 7.0% to of vacation-home buyers. Half of all invest- 502,000 in 2011 from 469,000 in 2010. ment home purchases in 2011 were distressed Owner-occupied purchases fell 15.5% to homes, as were 39% of vacation homes. 2.78 million. “Clearly we’re looking at investors with Vacation-home sales accounted for 11% financial resources who see real estate as a of all transactions last year, up from 10% in good investment and who aren’t hesitant to 2010, while the portion of investment sales use cash,” Yun said. J. Rockcliff jumped to 27% in 2011 from 17% in 2010. Of buyers who financed their purchase NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said with a mortgage, large down payments were J investors with cash took advantage of market typical. The median down payment for both R conditions in 2011. investment- and vacation-home buyers in “During the past year investors have been 2011 was 27%. swooping into the market to take advantage “Given the tight credit in recent years, Realtors of bargain home prices,” he said. “Rising many would-be normal home buyers for rental income easily beat cash sitting in banks owner occupancy declined,” Yun said. as an added inducement. In addition, 41% of The median investment-home price was investment buyers purchased more than one $100,000 in 2011, up 6.4% from $94,000 in Scan QR Code to download property.” 2010, while the median vacation-home price Rockcliff/ Mobile Yun said the shift in investment buyer pat- was $121,300, down 19.1% from $150,000 terns in 2011 shows the market, for the large in 2010. part, is able to absorb foreclosures hitting the Investment-home buyers in 2011 had market. a median age of 50, earned $86,100 and “Small-time investors are helping the mar- bought a home that was relatively close to ket heal since REO (bank real estate owned) their primary residence — a median distance inventory is not lingering for an extended of 25 miles, although 30% were more than period,” he said. “Any government program 100 miles away. to sell REO inventory in bulk to large institu- See VACATION on Page 22
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In many cases the home is intended for a son VACATION or daughter to use while attending school. SALES AT A GLANCE Continued from Page 21 Forty-two percent of vacation homes pur- “The share of investment buyers who chased last year were in the South, 30% in the Dublin Pleasanton flipped property remained low in 2011, and West, 15% in the Northeast and 12% in the Total sales reported: 14 Total sales reported: 20 many of those homes likely were renovated Midwest; 1% were located outside of the U.S. Lowest sale reported: $182,000 Lowest sale reported: $172,500 before reselling,” Yun said. Forty-four percent of investment proper- Highest sale reported: $686,000 Highest sale reported: $1,525,000 Some 5% of homes purchased by invest- ties were in the South, 23% in the West, 17% Average sales reported: $430,571 Average sales reported: $666,275 ment buyers last year have already been in the Midwest and 15% in the Northeast. Livermore San Ramon resold, up from 2% in 2010. The typical Eight out of 10 second-home buyers said Total sales reported: 16 Total sales reported: 30 investment buyer plans to hold the property it was a good time to buy. Nearly half of Lowest sale reported: $172,500 Lowest sale reported: $145,000 for a median of five years, down from 10 investment buyers said they were likely to Highest sale reported: $606,000 Highest sale reported: $1,099,000 years for buyers in 2010. purchase another property within two years, Average sales reported: $351,437 Average sales reported: $593,133 According to the NAR, the typical vacation- as did one-third of vacation-home buyers. home buyer was 50 years old, had a median Currently, 42.1 million people in the U.S. household income of $88,600 and purchased are ages 50-59, a group that has dominated HOME SALES a property that was a median distance of 305 second-home sales since the middle part of miles from the primary residence; 35% of the past decade and established records. An This week’s data represents homes sold during April 2012 for $1,395,000 vacation homes were within 100 miles and additional 43.5 million people are 40-49 665 Oak Circle M. Madden to JV Properties for 37% were more than 500 miles. years old, while another 40.2 million are Dublin $636,000 6593 Adare Lane Dublin Tralee II to J. & I. Patterson 3471 Pickens Lane K. & L. Holbrook to S. Sinharoy NAE said buyers plan to own their recre- 30-39. for $450,000 ational property for a median of 10 years. “Given that the number of people who for $461,000 6597 Adare Lane Dublin Tralee II to A. Budwal for 1012 Riesling Drive V. & N. Bhatnagar to M. & C. Lifestyle factors have consistently been are in their 40s is somewhat larger than the $446,000 Small for $712,500 the primary motivation for vacation-home 50-somethings, the long-term demographic 3309 Araldi Lane D R Horton to W. Woo for 7978 Riviera Court Goldsilverisland Capital to W. Sha buyers, NAR added, while the desire for demand for purchasing vacation homes is $571,000 for $801,000 rental income drives investment purchases. favorable because these younger households 7607 Arbor Creek Circle American Home Mortgage 7208 Rosecliff Court D. Crane to H. & S. Nasiri for Vacation homes purchased last year were are likely to enter the market as their desire Trust to J. Hoyt-Martin for $182,000 $1,525,000 8545 Davona Drive Rvest Limited to H. & P. Li for 2228 Segundo Court #3 California Housing Finance more likely to be in suburban or rural areas; for these kinds of properties grows, and in- to Z. Xie for $195,000 investment homes were concentrated in dividual circumstances allow,” Yun said. $433,000 4420 Fitzwilliam Street Z. Downing to R. Sridhar for 900 Sunset Creek Lane Gotelli Trust to J. & D. Mirr suburban locations. NAR’s analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data $325,000 for $1,300,000 Eighty-two percent of vacation-home buy- shows there are 8.0 million vacation homes 4371 Foxford Way K. Shanmugam to F. Kwan for 4433 Valley Avenue Dondiego Trust to A. & L. ers said the primary reason for buying was to and 42.8 million investment units in the $686,000 Santoro for $392,000 use the property themselves for vacations, or U.S., compared with 75.3 million owner- 7515 Ironwood Drive S. & A. Saman to A. Ahmadzai 3719 Vine Street Maxwell Real Estate Investment to J. as a family retreat. Thirty percent plan to use occupied homes. for $320,000 Leuchi for $600,000 8140 Locust Place #S J. & R. Salamat to A. & J. Lam 121 Wild Flower Lane D. McCanna to O. & O. the property as a primary residence in the NAR’s 2012 Investment and Vacation Rasizade for $574,000 future, and only 22% plan to rent to others. Home Buyers Survey, conducted in March for $330,000 10759 McKay Lane J. Danyanovitch to R. & S. 7901 Winged Foot Court Mazza Trust to G. & T. Half of investment buyers said they pur- 2012, includes answers from 2,241 usable Camacho for $385,000 Gianatasio for $790,000 chased primarily to generate rental income, responses about home purchases during 7144 Prince Drive R. & L. Leuver to A. Gee for and 34% wanted to diversify their invest- 2011. The survey controlled for age and in- $400,000 San Ramon ments or saw a good investment opportunity. come, based on information from the larger 11672 Regio Drive Simpson Trust to B. & D. Barbero 9085 Alcosta Boulevard #378 Federal Home Loan Sixteen percent of vacation buyers and 14% 2011 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sell- for $399,000 Mortgage to L. He for $160,000 of investment buyers purchased the property ers, to limit any biases in the characteristics 4408 Roscommon Way A. & Y. Cheng to D. & J. Tsai 2795 Ascot Drive T. & K. Walsh to A. & B. Huerta for for $680,000 $852,500 for a family member, friend or relative to use. N of respondents. 7335 Sheffield Lane D. Menther to S. Pal for 236 Copper Ridge Road #95 HSBC Bank to M. $410,000 Robinson for $370,000 22 Copper Ridge Legacy Copper Ridge to S. Martinez Livermore for $335,000 Presented by 3170 Bridle Court Patelco Credit Union to E. & I. 9881 Del Mar Drive D. & T. Diodati to L. & D. Sonali Sethna Dobrin for $460,000 Montgomery for $475,000 403 Brighton Way L. Powell to G. & C. Marx for 509 Deldrin Court Polymathic Properties to Y. Srinivas OPEN SUN 14 $310,000 for $740,000 6282 Carson Pass Way S. & C. MacDonald to S. 71 Foster Drive L. Smith to S. & S. Kanwal for Nemethy for $425,000 $750,000 850 Crane Avenue H. Bozorgzad to R. & C. Strope for 2161 Goldenrod Lane T. & M. Cha to J. Balaka for $250,000 $637,000 5828 Crestmont Avenue US Bank to Nationwide 1360 Halifax Way A. Kim to T. Palle for $749,000 Lending Partners for $266,000 414 Joree Lane US Bank to P. Gunnam for $322,000 1444 El Padro Drive Z. Liu to A. Crawford for 6625 Kings Road N. & V. Perreault to I. Thangasamy $351,000 for $950,000 5802 Felicia Avenue Vandyke Trust to D. & L. Readler 2000 Maidenhair Way Y. Wang to I. & R. Iqbal for for $606,000 $580,000 5361 Lilac Avenue US Bank to J. Ressler for $300,500 2228 Maidenhair Way H & R Block Bank to P. 1077 Marigold Road Safari Ventures to C. & T. Nguyen for $556,000 Pentecost for $370,000 16 Playa Court P. & L. Koszalka to A. & M. Avizenis 861 Mayview Way Riordan Trust to S. Yost for for $635,000 $400,000 1090 Quartermaster Canyon Road L. & T. Ehrlich 641 Mojave Avenue B. Paulsen to S. & J. Kelley for to B. Livingston for $822,500 $396,000 105 Reflections Drive #16 N. Minoui to I. & N. 439 Mulqueeney Street Sandia Laboratory Credit Khurana for $218,000 Union to D. Spence for $350,000 3546 Rosincress Drive F. & C. Tivell to Y. Lin for 640 North Livermore Avenue D. Ahuero to T. Kim $1,099,000 for $180,000 3621 Sandalford Way B. & R. Phillips to T. & A. 5086 Rigatti Circle, Pleasanton 663 Selby Lane #2 Shea Homes to S. Higgins for Mane for $780,000 $386,000 35 Seneca Lane R. & C. Flaharty to Y. Tsang for New To The Market ! Absolute Pride of Ownership In Valencia II 1334 Spring Valley Common I. Galaviz to A. Martin $745,000 for $172,500 165 Shadowhill Circle Haramoglis Trust to K. This 3bd/2.5ba home in the desirable Valencia II development is approx 534 Tanager Road Chandra Tariq to R. Eggleston for Katopodis for $530,000 $400,000 3567 Sleeping Meadow Way Pai Trust to R. Rajani 1730 sq. ft., is light and bright with lots of custom cabinetry and a for $785,000 Pleasanton 2889 Sombrero Circle R. & J. Farmer to L. Petrov for beautifully landscaped backyard. Features include: designer tile 8107 Arroyo Drive #2 D. Leduc to S. & B. Kutrowski $540,000 fl ooring, nutmeg maple kitchen cabinets, fresh paint and so for $172,500 664 South Blackbrush Lane M. & V. Burnard to R. 5128 Blackbird Drive R. & J. Luther to T. & C. Mesmer for $540,000 much more! Call 925.525.2569 for details. Holloway for $750,000 3200 Spicewood Lane S. Meramajal to A. & V. Ahuja 1672 Calle Santiago G. & M. McLaughlin to C. for $970,000 Guerzon for $352,500 101 Sunnybrook Place Roche Trust to T. & S. 3063 Casadero Court Ing Bank to M. Hong for Anderson for $550,000 $430,000 4152 Terra Alta Drive Y. Tey to S. & J. Hill for 4338 Diavila Avenue H. Sandha to G. & R. Lally for $780,000 $590,000 795 Watson Canyon Court #155 Federal National Sonali Sethna Mortgage to H. Nguyen for $179,000 REALTOR® Lic#01194792 4358 Fairlands Drive P. & D. Lau to A. Serbin for $410,000 805 Watson Canyon Court #164 R. Mendez to G. & 925.525.2569 3167 Gulfstream Street B. & M. Standish to M. U. Sheth for $145,000 Gorman for $620,000 735 Watson Canyon Court #221 M. Banks to N. SonaliSells.com 4025 Jackie Court Goldsilverisland Capital to Y. 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DAYS 1012 Riesling Drive IN 5 PRICE 1111 Tiffany Lane Pleasanton REPRESENTED SOLD ASKING 925.997.2411 BUYER Pleasanton THE Charming Duet, close to OVER Beautiful Ranch Style downtown, 1705 sq. ft. [email protected] home with upgraded kitchen. upgraded throughout, Great location in Vintage built in 1985. Walk to JuliaMurtagh.com Hills, 4/2, 2048 sq. ft. school, shops, parks. Sold for $712,500 Sold for $484,000 DRE #01751854 2217 Camino Brazos 6432 Inglewood Dr REPRESENTED BUYER Pleasanton Pleasanton Stunning remodeled 5 bedroom 3/2, 1555 sq. ft. Cute Val Vista home, on quiet street in Del home with upgraded kitchen, “Bringing Integrity Prado. This home is 2378 sq. ft. park like backyard, walk to Sold over the asking price. schools, shops and freeway. to Your Front Door” Sold for $773,000 Sold for $535,000
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